St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 11, 1894

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Without “noting on Min -s Resolu- nen the een Adjourns.” Paral ot ter ev the House Win Caucus. * 1 * 1 > “TRE CONTEST HAS NOW ASSUMED ITS MOST ORITIOAL PHASE. ‘Who Gemnte Geems Determined to Ferce Its Amendments om the House—(Ceon- Cenmferrees of the Lower Chamber ta | Pessession ef the Bili—-A Parliamen- tary Tangle Adds Its Treubles te the Situation—Crewds Fleck to Witmess the Semate Debate. 7 Waentworon, D. C., Aug. 11.—Withoat act- ing on the Hill resolution, calling for ¢ re- port from the tariff conferrees, the Senate adjourned at 2:12 p. m. and a breathing spell over Sunday is thus given the Democrats’ in which to quietly canvass the tariff situa- tion. Wasnuinoton, D. C., Aug. 11.—The Senate chamber the storm center of the tariff conflict to-Gay. Early in the day eager crowds thronged the .lobbies leading to the Senate galleries and struggied for points of Vantage for the oxpected debate on Senator Hill’s resolution directing the Senate tariff conferrees to report on the situation. All the public galleries were Milled and the crowds overfiowed into, the corridors outside. The private galleries were also taxed to their full capacity with the exception of those reserved for the Executive household and the diplomats—which stood out conspicuous for their emptiness in the sea of faces which filled the chamber. Upon the floor of the Senate the same calm as of an ordinary day prevailed. Senstor Hill was ome of the earliest to take hig seat in the rear of the ference affairs, serenely read a newspaper, | and then as the routine proceedings were disposed of leaned back and awaited the ap- proaching count. There was the usual prelude of tormal business, which received scant attention. Senator Jones’ hat hanging in the com- mittee room constituted the only visible ev- idence of his presence at the Capitol. It was made very evident that the Senate con- ferrees had put thesmeives beyond call for the conference. Oonsequently there was po meeting and no results. Very little can De learned as to now the administration regards the present crisis. . There was a vague report circulated about the Capitol that Secretary Carlisle bad been an early visitor there, but noone could be found who would admit having actualiy seen and versed with him. It is known, dow. een he proce reiwed his The parliamentary situation of the Dill is in @ tangle and there are many Views as to what should be Gone. Ifa report either of agree- ment or disagreement were made the report cometo the Senate. If th 2 —4 — 0 ven no indlea- They are waiting takes and the their A te- everisn Se Dies . t impatience while the 3 ae ator ian arose and N — Behan ee cae errr to —.— the reso) 2 crisis was caused by the action of Sena tor Hill, who introduced u resolution in the oe ea et Oe 4 — 8 — r 1 | —* L ica 7 action r * ren — 11 Pets Sa 2 whe, rs CALL ora C- 4 CAUCUS. 5 i. 3 Hense Leaders Realize That the Sttuatien Is Critical. WasSINGTOYX, D. .. Aug. 11.—rThat N House conferrees realize the crisis has deen reached is conclusively proved to-day by a all for a cauces which emanated from no less. @ source than Speaker Crispand the House conferrees. As soon as the conferrees returned from the „morntus meeting they were closeted inthe Speaker's room with Speaker Crisp and Messrs. Catehings and Dockery. Half an hour after the House met Speaker Orisp’s son appeared on the floor with a formal call for a caucus of House Democrats on the tariff bill at 10 o*cloék Monday morsaing, The names of Speaker Crisp end Wilson were among the first signed, the paper was signed by the members regardless of faction, as it was presented to them by young Mr. Orisp. It i recalled thatin bis speech to the recent caucus, Speaker Urisp said that when the matter was resolved into a choice between the Senate bill or no bill, the conferrees wonid call upon their colleagues for advice. HUNDREDS DOOMED. —* Pelish Mimers Eutombed ins Burning Pit. Warsaw, Aug. 11.—The great coal mines near Dombrowa, Government of Grado, nave been Durning since yesterday after noon, The fire started by an explosion of gas while the full force of men were under- ground. The main shaft was recked and comparatively few miners have been res caed, The latest report is that several hun- dred men are entombed in the mines and all hope ot saving them has been adandoned. The mines are owned by the Franco-lItalian Bank. CHARTER IN PERIL. 4 Move Against the Pullmag Palace Car Co. Crea, III., Aug. 11.—The Pullman Palace Oar Oo. s charter is apparently in peri). Atty.-Gen. Moloney of Illinois at noon to-day filed a petition asking that the charter be declared void, on the grounds that its pro- Visiong have been violated. The petition sete forth that the charter as granted 41 iowod the company to purchase, control aad convey su¢h property as was necessary to the successfal prosecution of their business. The corporation has far exceeded its privi- leges, the document deciares, owning a Vast amount of real estate in the town of Pullman and vicinity which ie in no wise necessary to the ee — The petition declares that the ractically usurped the powers of a a ‘a municipa ty,owning numerous Duasiness ocks, residences and factory sites, eos trol ing the stock in other corporations aad fir- nishing power to other manufactories, FORESTS AFLAIE. Destruction and Loss in the Lumber Camps ef Hichigan. MERRILL, Mich., Aug. 11.—Forest fires have destroyed 700,000 feet of lumber and 200,000 feet of logs belonging to L. Cornwell about four miles from here. John Ward lost all his camps, the dwellings of his men aud about 100,000 feet of logs. Cornwell had a light in- surance on-, o feet of lumber; Ward had none. Fires are raging in all directions. Devastation in Miebigau. Waters Must, Mich., Aug. 11.—Forest fires reached this place last night and destroyed the business part of the town. The property destroyed includes three stores, the opera- —— a 3 sta bie, ae st ithe loes 1s $76 _— A Tent Terror. Larssen, Va., Aug. 11.—Near- Parcell- ville, London County, Va., au immense tent was biown Gown upon a vast crowd, estimated at 6,000 people. John Nichols killed outright, Miss — a back “ broten, anda youth named 4 E fatally injured. Twenty 9 e ri ana greet manny ve / were ore , ML ie a 7 ‘Pire at Frenkiin. NaSHVILLB, Tenn., Aug. 11.—In a Ore at Franklin, Tenn., this morning at an early hour several resideaces and the Baptist Church were dr. 1 Minor Casusity News. Miss Lula Randall“: parachute was blown into a tree, near Nashville, Tenm,, her hold was broken, and she feti seveaty-five feet, being instantly killed. A 14-yeer-old boy named Geist, near Allentown, Pa. home. propebiy Seseliy in trying te as- *. 1 -wheel du Loup. 588 3 fataily. 1 as . way, ms Se y mo Tune way. pear THE WEATH ER. For Missourl—Generally tate and Sunday, although soa are probable U. — night. Oooler Sun- eee arday and Sunday sat — 9 5 Ee | Sut for ibe “7 —_—— | FOR A WIFE. Henry Lelmbrink of Cleveland Takes a Notorious Woman. Claims He Was Put Under the Infiu- ence: of a Drug. THE WOMAN I8 MOLLIE DOWLING, aN INMATE OF 908 WALNUT STREET. Ghe Tells the Potice a Remarkable Story ; About the Alleged Kidnapping of Her Hasband—Later He Turns Up and the Peliee Arrest Them Beth—Strange Ptery. Might Chtet Ready received a call at 2:30 e’clock this marning from a women of the town, who told hima most remarkable story of the Kidmapping of her husband by two unknown men. She said her name was Mollie Dowling and that the husband whom she married on last Tuesday was Henry Leimbrink, a wealthy coop- er of Cleveland, O. Molle was in a great state of excitement appar- entiy and declared that she must have her hysband back or die. er sto in detail was that on lest Satur- day about 7:90 o’clock she was just going out of her doorway at 902 - Molite Dowling. nut street when a man. carry- ing a Diack valise accosted her. Thinking that he was a peddier, she. skid nothing to him, dat when he asked her to come into the house with him she consented. They had a can of beer together, and according to Moliie.the man began telling her of how she was the perfect image of his poor wife who died thirteen yearsago in his native place, Clevelana. THEY WERE MARRIED. He told her finally that he had fallen in. love with der, and in fact wanted to marry. Moliie readily consented, That night the man who had given die name as Henry Leimbriak staid there. The next day he was more than ever determined to wed his new-found love, and sO On Tuesday, after having gone to a jew. elry store and purchased two gold wedding rings, they repaired to Justice Pat Kane’s office and were married. Leimbrick still continued living at 902 Olive street. Mollie was getting her teeth flied, and that job being finished they were to start to- . New Orleans, which is Mollie’s But yesterday afternaon the Snir bride’s hopes were suddnly blasted. . men she = the Chief came to in ost myster- seized R. and im of, ming that they were goingto take nim me Cleveland. Ab the woman had ber marriage certifi- with her, her story seemed probable and Onhtef Reedy to have the case looked ollie went “away. This morning Sam Allender was put on the mos “her of 3 The. Dig, mat He went to the woman’s home accom- penied by a Post-Dispatoa reporter. The py no means handsome, She rs. When Allender Dogan to. question herand get a fac 4 things began to assume a differ - t look. appeared that she owed George avenue some ney. He had a mortgage on b 299 ‘She told the detective that, —— y the bill. His ready money 2 2 pha Go this, dat he had — Ng to 2 Story which he de- ited with the loan man, who promised to in money. 8 they went owe’. eaving check. Yesterday they met — of the 2 — men who afterward ng - that the'e check ha still m proved, and u came back. t * th goon,“ we on „, ‘**the in the front other larger man came in the back door. ‘Helio Nr he, 3 wan't a r 1 Deer. „ husband ' talked tothem 1 noticed he was want get 1 him not speak Sto alrea AB — me. 4 the. last l' * aske 0 ten asked Al e G I ‘him STRANGE DEVELOPMENTS. 8 and filthy in the éxtreme. ollie There! the bottom . re a — — man at 1116 Franklin leave town, Leimbrink had con: > eheoh on some Onio ng outif it was good and back the differe pet te that went over Neh ny in to see if they d get the money and ured in — kidna They founda been n n came in door. An- drink and ot a room. told When 1 went to — the back door 8 ting aD a I’m.afraid — @ killed him. 2 you id y years. 1 told him cae be u good w was 1. 1 old and haa reform and woman, 0 te Re to him and he took uch did yo — dean: ed him. minatio ects m- * phowed ‘a brand ne ge Valise rr a pew | ‘Pair sul he * also s0 left a t gold A. Th 2 tt ged > next * 22 dar se 1 for Me Alevy — bor not Molile insisted that it was all right ands that she only to; inte tor 1 At t is point it 1 bed 8 * a i> 75 enement or else 860 Sitting 1a the back room of the store, Dut LeimDrink. VERY MUCH SHATTERED. He seemed to be 2 under a great ex- shatte the use of some Grug. ‘His hands ned then like an old man’s. os} 11 I k and his teeth chattered. Ss mind was affected or he feigned chat it — could remember but little of the events of the past few Gays, or much 2180 for that ae concerning hls career. **I feel so funny. he said, speaking with a strong German accent. “5 must have been ee did you get to St. Louis?’’ he was **Wednesday, I think. 'Mhe replied. **But you were * **Was '' And de sh his shoulders in a helpless way. Mere dig aid you conte „Cleveland. What street aia reg Itve on? ean't remem 5 Aa re remember e , ay did you marry this woman?’’ * — promised me to reform aad I trusted er,’ **Why did you leave her?’’ ebe took my watch away from me and beat me when I wanted tofgo out. She was afraid that 1 would find out about her. Do you remember where you met the two men?’’ ‘*I don’t know. I remember nothing.’’ Will you back to her?’’ **Well, if she promises to be good, I Will.“ ‘*aren’t you afraid of losing the rest of your money?’’ **Yes.’’ **Then why do you go back?’’ The man could not tell. He seemed either a fool or a knave. Some of those present then began joking the poor fellow. ‘hey told lim that his wife already had two husbands, the very men N alm, and they were going to Then I better get a divorce,’’ said Leim- brink, with great conviction. A few minutes after this the bride put In an appearance. Some one must have been watching Miller’sand told her of her hus- band’s arrival. On, there you are., she said with a grin, showing that she was shy two front teeth. as frightened about you. She put out her hand toward his. Kiss him; you say you love him. re- marked the detective. But Leimbrink was shy. He did not shake. * hey Say you bave two husbands al- ready,’’ he remarked, edging off. It's a lle, Mollie sweetly replied, ‘‘you are my only" husband.’’ Then she was puton the rack by the de- tective. With his additional knowledge of the facts he wormed out of her that she had tten the $60 which Miller had advanced Imbrink on his check. She grew very in- dignant, however, at Allender’s insinuation that she had stolen his gs or was trying to work him for mon- ey. As no .word was — — from the Tuscaloosa Bank in to check Al- lender determined to st. Doth tbe hus- band and the wife. them to the Four , ded to release ther, he declar- a. a Gtvorce, and she ee that she’ not allow him to 0 80 Leimbrink is as German looking man is 34 years oid, . — a -set, fair-skinned ck represents all the world, — the sale of . t | aie t 22318 i * ct — 0 to ifornia, tat Tusca- e decitiea to to New Orleshs. Why — — here he des not Know, but he was just coming from the train when he met the Dowling woman. It seems strange that Leimbrink remem. ders as much as he does and yet cannot tell where he livesin Cleveland, which city he claims has been his home for nineteen years. The police give the Dowling woman a good reputation, as reputations go in her class. MILLER’S STATEMENT. George W. Miller of 1016 Franklin avenue, in whose office Molile Dowling found her missing husband, this morning said he had known Liembrink dut a few dare. The frst time lsaw bim,“ sald Mr. Miller, was on W ednesday, when he came in about lio lock inthe morning and told me he wanted to ay Mollie's Dill. Mollie owed me about $28 or furniture. He had no cash, he said, but he had a draft for $800. I looke at it and saw that it was a ‘cashier's check, drawn on the Oscaloosa — of Oscoloosa, lo. and not appeared fectly good I said I would have it cashe for himand advanced him $2500 it. Next day he returned and got $25 more and yesterday he come again and got an additional $10. The last time he called he had a well-dressed man with him, who, I thought, might be a ‘con’ man or a sharp- er of some kind, and so I refused to give him more than $10° for fear the stranger might rob bim. In fact Leimbrink’s companion looked so suspicious that had a good notion to send for a detective to watch him. I didn’t, however, but when I saw them leave together I felt very uneasy about Leimbrink’s welfare. Last evening, just before my store was closed uD. Mollie Dowling sent note up here saying. Please, Mr. Miller, do not give my husband any more money unless [am with him.’ she was evi- dently afraid that someone would ‘do’ him out of his $800. About 1:50 0 — this morn- ing a cab drove up my house, 8041 Finney avenue, Mollie K alighted, rang my Goorbell, woke me up and told me that somebody had * her husband. She asked me if had any idea where he might De, but she did not appear dejected or Droken-hearted over the fact that her lord of but a few days had been rudely torn from her embraces. I told her I knew ok whatever of his where- abouts, and ene left, going, I understand, to the Four Courts. This morning I sent one of * men dovn to the Mechanics’ Bank, where I deposited the check, but he has not yet pose able to get the money. I have no nome that the check is good, but may take a day or two to get the money. I thought yesterday that would have the money for him this morn- ingand told him to cali forit. When he came I was forced to tell Bim that he would have to wait a little while longer. JUSTICE KANE'S STATEMENT. Justice Kane., who married the couple, said that he remembered performing the ceremony. Leimbunk, as far as he could judge; was sober and acted in a perfectly natural way. The Dowling woman, how- ever, he said, was manifestly under the in- fluence of liquor. * A ETUI FROM RUSSIA. Arrival Homes ofan American From Mus- covite Captivity. New Ton. Aug. 11.—Among the steerage passengers on board the steamer Paris, ar- rived to-day, was a refugee from Russia named Nicholas FredrickKsen. He is an Americanized Kussian and was imprisoned by the Russian Government. It ts understood that international a ie Ar ty of escape presented Welte © quickly availed uimseif. be ty of talk to-day, fearing it might prejudice his case. Jasper Ceunty Republicans, CartTHaGE, Mo., Aug. 11.—The Republican County Central Committee met here yester- Gay afternoon and called the County con- vention for Tuesday, r fa ates for the tion bias fair to de candidates are BATTLE AT SEA. Chinese and Japanese Fleets Fighting Off Wei-Hai-Wel. Twenty-One Oruisers Taking Part ia} the Conflict. THE JAPS REPULSED u AN ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR. ' Unmsuceesstul Attempt to Capture the Ferts of Wei-Hai-Wei—Expert Work of Chinese Ganuners-—A Vigerous Fire Frem the Ferts—Retirement of the Japanese Fiecet—A Stubbern Fight en Both Sides. 9 SHANGHAI, Aug. 11.—A Olspatch says that the Pel Yang fleet is engaged with a Japanese feet, and that a stubborn battle ig being ’ fought. Twenty-one ships are taking part in this fight. A dispatch received here from Chee Foo says that the Japanese attacked Port Ham- ilton (Port Arthur) yesterday evening and were repulsed. 0 A special dispatch from Chee Foo confirms the report that the Japanese feet attacked the Chinese fleet at Wel-Hal-Wel yesterday morning and that the former were repulsed at one entrance of the harbor and subée- quently attacked at the other entrance. The dispatch says that the Japaneses made a daring attemptto capture the forts and arsenal at Wel-Hal-Wel. The Japanese at- tacked in force four cruisers and several smaller vessels heading the advance. The first shots were exchanged at day- light, but the Chinese were on the alert and their gunners returned a vigorous fire from the torts. Tue Japanese apparently ex- pected to take the Chinese dy surprise, while the latter’s warships were away, the Chinese squadron, with the excep- tion of some small gunboats and a torpedo vessel, having sailed the day before for another port. Bat the gunboats and forts kept up such a fwell directed fire that the Japanese wers unable to enter the har- bor. The Chinese torpedo boats were then ordered to advanée, and when they did so the Japanese fleet ratired. The same fleet of Japanese vessels attacked the barbor enfrance.iater in the day. The result of this second attack was not known when the special dispatch was sent. CHINA’S ILL LUOK. Destruction by Fire ot a Rifle Factory and Iron and Steel Wor«s. SAN Francisco, Oal., Aug. 11.—The City of Peking brings news of a great conflagration, which almost amounted to a national mis- fort ine. Just at this time, when China needs all the improved arms sie can secure, it is very un- fortunate that the new rifie factory and steel and iron works established by the Viceroy at Hun Yang stould be destroyed by an incen- diary fire. The loss will amount to $1,000,000, The incendiaries are thought to be cooliles, who had been severely punished by the offi- Clals in cbar 6 of the works, About 4 0’clock in the morning an alarm of fre was turned in and the first on the spot found the bulldingtontatning the rifie-mak- ing machinery in a full blaze from one end to the other. The names had such a hold that it was found imp w#sibie to enter the building and all efforts had to be confined to the sa- ing of the forge and adjacent buildings. In tne short space of four hours the whole of the rifie factory was ina heap of ruins. The iron room, which was upheld by wooden supports, was soon burned through aad it came down with a erash, burying the whole of the machinery. It is doubtful whether the Viceroy win have pluck to start to rebuild the factory and it is also thought that he will not be able to raise funds to make reparation, which was intended to be a national monument. False Reports. Loypor, Aug. il.—The Times yesterday published a dispatch from Tien Tsin, China, stating that the report circa- lated to the effect that Viceroy Li Hung Chang’s rank and privileges had beed reduced by the Spporial cOmmand was entirely unfunded, © dispatch also stated shat there was no truth in. the report cir- culated from the same source that Gen. Yeh had been killed in 7 hat the at Asan, and that it w Chinese cruiser Kwan =~ Confirmed at 5 Loxpox, Aug. .- Te government has re- ceived a dispatch’ contrming the announce- ments of further d. ‘Retween the Chinese and Japanese, The advices say that —— a an attempt on mete Ege station at she sibs bat by 0 details were gi | WILLIAM i BARNETT DEAD. The Well-HKnunown Business Man Expires This Merning. William H. Barnett, proprietor of the Bar- nett Brick-works, Gied at. 7 o’clock this morning at Mis residence, No, 46115). e ave Barnett had Mr. up * onth past cirrhosis of the liver the ast week his friends bave tted see him. For ho bis aeath hes deen hourly expected. Mr. yparnett, ee bts 5ist 238 was a ears of Vicks boy he tered the married Ales 2 of the ferrydboat * son survive Rim, Mr known . res — 2 ‘te e he anner a « a successful an 6 | t Pl’ — ants’ Ex- wing com- ue a week ago by striking, him witb a ‘| the drill at the Cornwall granite quarry en- — B4 Neilson, the Webb 4 . 1 6 * y . { and childrea. RO l A PORCH. Miss Emily Meier, High School Teacher, Fell Four Stories. She Fractured Her Skull and Died Al- most Instantly. THE TRAGIC DEATH OCCURRED AT A MICHIGAN SANITARIUM. Miss Meter Had Gene There as a Patient te Becuperate Her Health — Mer Funeral ie St. Louis Te-Day—Was „ Teacher fer Fifteen Years and Well Krewn in School Circles—The News ef Her Death a Great Skeck to Her Friends. At the funeral of Miss Emily J. L. Meter this afternoon, from the residence of her brother, Robert Meter, 2820 North Twenty- third street, the facts surrounding the tragic manner in which she met her death were re- vealed, and for the firsttime given for pub- lication. Miss Meler was third assist- ant at the High School and was a patient at the Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Mich., where she had gone for the summer torecuperate her broken health. Last Tuesday she fell from the balcony on the fourth floor of the institution and was almost instantly killed. Just how the awful accident came about is not clearly Known. She was sitting on a fourth-story balcony early Tuesday morning. The nurse left her to mall a letter, it is said, and in a few moments Miss Meier’s form was seen falling to the ground below. When attendants reached her she was un- conscious, The skull at the right temple was fractured and Miss Meier died within haif an hour, without * regained conscious- ness. Miss Meter’s brothers, Paul of Sheboygan, Wis., and Ernest of Chicago, arrived here yesterday with the remains, which were taken charge of by Undertaker George W. Lynch, The funeral took place at 2 o’clock and the interment was private. The pall- bearers were selected from a list of teachers suggested by Prof. Soldan and from the personal friends of the family. A WELL-KNOWN TEACHER. Miss Meter had been teaching for over fifteen years and was universally Deloved by her pupiis and highly respected by her fel- low ‘teachers and all who knew.her. Her health broke down from over-work ten weeks before the close of the last session of the High school. She was granted leave of absence until fall. Miss Meler went to the Battle Creek Sanitarium. She was rapidly recovering, her family {and triends had been receiving the most encouraging accounts of her health and were doping to see her home in the fall ready to begin work with fresh strength, when the wires Drought the sad intelligence that she had fallen from a four-story balcony and been killed on Tues- day morning, Aug. 7. Miss Meler was the daughter of Mr. Her- mann H. and Emilie Meter of Sheboygan, Wis. The aged couple could not come to the funeral, the father being 85 years old. Owing to the poor health of the mother, Miss Meier's death has not yet been made knowo The deceased young lady had a many * — this city, Deing the of Mr. — apo er, who died several ago in Nort St. 1 ouls. He was at one vous.” wealthy. August F. L. Luyties, wife of President of the Luyties Homevupathic = mical Co., is Miss Meier's aunt. ceased had her home in Mrs. Luyties’ 2 as a girl. She graduated when quite young from the St. Louls High Senool, and mas deen teaching in the public of the city ever since. For years she was connected with the Hodgen Scnool and was promoted several years ago to a position in the Branch High School, and was at her death third assistant teacher of the High School., She had in addition a number of 2 — in French and German, both of which anguages she spoke and wrote fluently. Miss Meier’s whole life was wrapped up in her educational work. She exerted a great influence upon all the young people who ea me ander her care and was unusually pop- Wlar with all classes. She was 81 years of age. Her sister, Miss Rosa Meier, was for several years stenographer at the City Hos- pital. WAS SELF-DEFENSE. Warrant Refused Against David Phillips fer Killing Wm. Jones. David Phillips, colored, who killed William Jones, also colored, at Ridge and Belt ave- brick, was released to-day, a warrant being refused against him onthe ground of self- defense. They were working at a building and got intoa quarrel, and Jones threw a brick at Phillipe and missed him. Phillips thea threw a bri at Jones, hitting him on the head and & him. THROWN FORTY FBST. The Dreadful Death of a Misseurian ia ' a Betier Expiesieqn. . » FREDERICKTOWN, Ao., Aug. 11.—Yesterday about 2 o’clock the boiler used in running ploded, killing Frank Ellison, a driller. He was wn forty feet down anincline and scaided almost all over, while the boller was ‘| Blown fully 200 yarés away, A CHRONIC KILLER. Jorui~, Mo., Aug. 11.—Last night about 9, Eda Nelson, the Webbd City gambler, sho mea tty sa ee ee po etl cary Ane te DRIVEN AWAY. Coxeyites, Galvinites and isda? trials Routed in Virginia. A Successful Raid Made by the stato Militia at Daybreak. THE TORCH APPLIED TO THE FLINSY , HUTS OF THE ARMIES. Commenweslers Watehing Their Only Property asit West Up in Smeke— Standing Timidly on the Sridge Be. tween Two Goveraments— A Peremp- sesy Guden te Ge, Witch Was Pawar ly Obeyed. WASHINGTON, Aug. 11,—The assemblage of Coxeyites, Galvinites, and so-salled tndus- trials, who have been camping at Rosslyn, were driven from the soll of Virginia shortly after daybreak this morning by the militia of that State. The raid was made without the least resistance from the“ armies. The hats which had been erected from boughs of trees, straw, hay and other materials, which could be secured, are but remnants of thelr former appearance. After their oeeupants had been forced from them the torch was applied and every ves- tige that the flames could destroy was burned. At 8 o’clock this morning the men were lined along the Acqueduct bridge which joins the outskirts of Washington with the State of Virginia, watching their only property go up in smoke. They had been forced upon the bridge, bat there the authority of the militia ended and the industriais Knew it. ON THE BRIDGE. They fearedto enter the District of Col- umbia, as they belleved arrest as vagrants awaited them, and there they are waiting for something to turn up. Their fears, how- ever, were groundless, for but a single policeman guarded the Washington end of the bridge, and he had no intention of mo- lesting them aswas evidenced by the fact that several took their chances and entered the city limits, though the great majority remained on the bdri‘ige. Many complaints have poured upon Gov. O' Farrell within the past week or ten days of the growing nufSsance at Rossiyn, for which there seemed noremedy but a com- plete routing of the commvuuw®ilers by tie military. O’ FARRELL’S ACTION. After mature deliberation and consulta- tion Gov. O'Farrell decided to act. The strictest secrecy was observed in order to keep the Washington authorities in ignorance of what was going on. The Governor de- tailed three companies of the ist Virginia Regiment at Richmond and the Alexandria Light Infantry und command ‘of Ad@jt.-Gen. Anderson. militiamen were equipped for feld ser with twenty rounds of ammunition The troops started at midnight and rea vated Rossiyn at 3a. m., where they camped await- ing daybreak before the faid should be made, The industrials were night the word was passe became bustle and excitement. Several camp fires, in addition to those already lighted, were lighted, and torches were car+ ried from tent to tent. The entire camp seemed to be afoot from the time the scouts were sent among the men. Several reconnoltering parties were sent out in all directions. It was impossible, however, for them to gather any definite information. They uttered sonie throats, saying they were going to crack the heads of any person who would attempt to go Into the camp agaip. The tonte and improvised huts were all crowded with sleepers at 11 p. m. and scores of men were Jying about the fires oD 4 ground, some with pieces of biankets PRIOR, 2 ——— si 1 1 1 Rx (eS its of rage over them, and some e n the cold without anything but their mea clothing. Several complained of sickhess, not a few suffering from malaria. ARRIVAL OF THE MILITIA, _ Just at dawn ths militia appeared and marched to the acqueduct bridge, From that point a line ofskirmishers was draw around the entire come and the a were hemmed in on ail sides, their being the acqueduectipridge to Wasen! Strict orders were 2 to allow no — Ok pass back into Virg Gen. Anderson an iis officers. leaders of the 1 Strials and t plain but us and kindly that they must lea the a „ An was allowed for breakfast. an gethering. what little effects each 8 desire ay All except one to without a word of California show of force be ac no! i 2 tioned at Ree ey one — * * 8 ie ae Me, 2 J A teed e