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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
Infernai.Revenue Statistics.


WASHINGTON, January 24.--The total
collections of internal revenue for the
first six months OF the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1887, were S62, 443, sos, being
an increase OF 81, $40, l04 over the coIlec.
tons during the corresponding period of
the previous fiscal year. There was an
increase on each OF the principal objects
OF taxation, as follows: On spirits,
81, 405, l59 on tobacco, 81, AS, 615; fer
mented liquors, 1896, 1870; oleomarga-
rine, S6l, 6H The total collections on
oleomnrgarine for six months Of the pres
ent year were $3.50, 1856. The collections
from banks and bankers decreased 81, 64j.
and on miscellaneous objects decreased
$50, 1872. The receipts for December last
were 81 0S5, 3G1 greater than those for
December, 1886.
A communication was transmitted to
the Senate to-day from the Commits
sioncr of Internal Revenue, showing the
amount of revenue collected on liquors
since the present system Of intornal.reve-
nue. taxation went into effect September
|, 1862, down 10 June 81, 1887. During
this period there was collected from spe-
cisl taxes on distillers, S25, 1913, Si9 {;
brewers, 1852, 3S3; rcc;ifers, 1920
90; capacity tax on distillcries under
the law laying tax OF 81 per barrel on
diStilleries having distilling capacity
exceeding n certain fixed amount,
1887. 4S7. The production OF distilled
spirits during this time was 500, s52 1914
gallons and of fermcnted liquors 269-
1l9,1S barrels. The amount Of tax
collected on spirits was Sl,099, 379,9SO
and on feImented liquors 3249, 2i6, ll9.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
Washington Notes.


WAsmYGToS, January 24.-The Presi-
dent to-day acted upon appeals for eX-
ecutive ciemency as follows: Garland
D. Carrier, convicted in South Carolina
of violating the internal-rcvonue laws
and sentenced TO twelve months lmpriS-
onmcnt and to pay a line of 500. Sen
tcuce commUtedt TO one month imprison
ment on the condition that the fine Is
pad within that time
E. 7. Hipp. convicted in South Caro-
lima Of passing an altered bank note
and sentenced to three years imprison-
ment and topaz n fine of $500. Sentence
committed to fifteen months actual i'm
prisOnment.
4 bill was introduced in the Senate to-
day by Mr.. Call to prohibit the subjects
of foreign governments from catching
fish within three marine leagues OF the
coast or within any of the bays or head
lands of the United States. Vessels vio-
lating this provision are to be forfeited
or held until such fine as may be imposed
10y the United States courts is paid.
The hearing to be given to the repre-
sentatives of express companies by the
Interstate Commerce Committee of the
Senate upon the proposition to subject
express companies to the Interstate
commerce law Is postponed until Febru-
airy LIST ut the request OF the companies
Navigation was suspended on the
Potomac at this point to-day for the first
time this winter. None Of the river
steamers were able 10 break through the
heavy zee which blocked the channel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
picking up Tigers by the Neck.

lUitN lftfr VI W dA-tfNi lAtts
once saw three young tigers, larger
than Newfoundland dogs, loose on the
deck Of a British India steamer crowded
with several hundred Mecca pilgrims.
The cage IN which they were confined
was large and barred on each side, with
q partition running along its middle,
which had a drop door. The man who
had charge OF the animals would drive
them over 10 one side Of the cage, close
the partition, and clean out tho other
side at his leisure then barring up the
clean side be would open the parti-
ton aud drive the tigers back, while
he went through the same performance
on the other side. One morning be Pc
elected 70 put mp the oars on the side he
had finished, and So drove the tigers out
OF toe opposite side Of the open cage.
The animals on obtaining their liberty
took different directions, and, crOuchlDg
in the nearest corners. lay snaIling and
exposing their teeth, showing unmlslaka-
nle signs OF most dangerous lear
That side of the deck WIS deserted, qud
the crowd gaZed in interest ut q respect
ful distance. Mr.. tiou,e, the third
officer. the second officer, aud the
keeper each placed himself before a tiger
barring their exit should they attempt
10 move away. Fleusc inquired ii tue
tigers bad been fed that day. They had
not they he'd always been fed on living
fowls. fleuse called for three chickens
from the hen coop Taking these, he
threw one in the face of each tiger.
The chickens seemed simply mOtionless,
glued to the spot, 50 instantaneous was
the fixing OF teeth and claws Fleuse
then went deliberately up 10 a tiger.
cOOllv took tue lO0sc skin Of the back
of the neck with one hand and
the root OF the tail with the other, aud,
putting ont hrs full strength, dragged
the heavy brute along the deck 10 the
cage, aud forced il through the open
bars. the chicken diversion acted per-
fectly. The brute had no object but that
OF retaining IT'S prey. ID growled fear
fully; its eyes bla2ed It's teeth crashed
through the chicken its unsheathed
claws clasped and pierced It's quiyering
body. Red hot irons would hardly have
made II loosen its grip Of the bird.
Then the Keeper and the others helped
Fleuse in carrying the remaining tigers
into the cage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
The pope,s Acknowledgement.

tBy Angl0-American cable 20 the Dispatcn'l
RoslE, January 24.-The Noniteur
to-day publishes the text of Cardinal
Gibbons's letter TO the Pope and also
Archbishop Ryan's address TO his Holt
ness. The Pope, in replying to the let
ter, after expressing the great pleasure
he felt in receiving the Presidents gift,
said "In America the people enjoyliber-
ty in the true sense Of the word. Religion
there is free TO spread itself. entertain
an especial affection for America, and
have therefore approved the scheme for
the Catholic university at Washington.
Your great country has a grand future
before it; your nation has free govern
ment of a strong character your Presi-
dent commands my highest admiration,
and l thank and bless you and him"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
Ei~hfinr Ireland.

(By Anglo-American cable to the Dispetch.l
DUBLIN, January 2i.-Mr. Cox, Ma
tionalist member of Parliament for Clare.
who was arrested in London yesterday
after leading the Irish police such long
chase, has arrived at Ennis, where he
will be tried for addressing proclaimed
league meetings. A row occurred at a
railway station at Galway to-day between
a crowd which was awaiting the arrival of
Fathers Burke and Francis and the po-
lice. The latter charged the people,
using their batons freely, while the
crowd retaiated by throwing stones and
bottles. Several persons were injured,
among them member of the municipal
council. who received three cuts on the
head from policeman's baton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
KNIGHTS or LABOR.
North Carolina state ASsembIy-Re.
solutions.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch

lcptfldi 10 lIt Dlephicn.I
Greensboro, y. c., January "a
The State Assembly, knights of Labor,
met here this morning and was called TO
order at il o'clock by State Master
Workman John Nichols The day has
been mostly consumed in the arrange
ment of preliminsries. The report of
the Committee on Credentials showed
that three fourths of the counties Of the
State were represented. the delegates
and officers present numbering III.
About half of the delegation ere colored.
The report of the secretary showed that
the membership of the order has in
creased 100 per cent. within the last year,
and there are now 1870 local assemblies in
the State.
The election of officers will take place
tomorrow. and the session will probably
close tomorrow night.
The following resolutions were passed
by the assembly this evening:
Whereas there are now in the State OF
Pennsylvania thousands of our brethren
who have been forced to strike against
the oppression of the Reading Railroad
Company:
Rcsolrcd, That we do not believe in
strikes except as n last resort, to which
We believe the knights OF Labor employ
ed on the railroad have been driven.
HosOircd, That We regard this strike
as directly against that terror to liberty,
monopoly, and that while this great strug
gle is in the state o! Pennsylvania, we be-
lieve the principle involved is the right
to food, clothing, and shelter to the man
who tolls to create the wealth of this
country, and the right TO organize for
their own improvement and protection.
Rcs0ircd, That the Knights Of Labor
Of North Carolina are looking with deep
solciuude and healthful sympathy upon
the manly struggle Of our brethren in
Pennsylvania, and that we will encourage
and help them financially to the extent
of our ability, believing as we do that
their cause is orr cause.
Rcsoircd, That we call upon the as
sembies in this State to aid these bre-
thren in this struggle as far as they be
able-ail funds for this purpose to he
sent to the general secrC tary for the ben
eft of the striking railroadmen and
miners in Pennsylvania.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
Tbc New YORK InSuramce.Men.

IbN t"itEIhIH ~ th' biHbhtNh'i
New YORK, January 24.-By ITS action
this afternoon the Tariff Association of
Fire Insurance Men Of New York city
and vicinity, including Brooklyn, Jersey
City, and Hohoken, have ipaueurated
a war to the knife IN fire risks. The
members ofthe association voted II to ~
to suspend all the rules of the ASSOCIATION
on rates Of insurance aud commissions on
brokerage. At the same time the or
eanization OF the association will be kept
up 80 rs To be ready to receive the bel
hgerents as soon as they get word OF the
cutting of rates, which, It Is claimed, Is
bound to follow tie breaking up Of the
rules. All the members of the associa-
ton but SIX were present at the meeting,
representing seventy-hve companies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
DANVILLE
A LIVELY DAY ~ THE TOBACCO MAR
KgT.
Big offerings and Good Prices-A Terrible
Accident-1wo Kea
Injured.
special telegram 70 tho pIspatch.l

DASvILLE. VA, January 24.-The leaf
tobacco market WAS brisk to-day, and
sales continued to the closing hour. The
stock offered showed an improvement
over the past weeks, and prices obtained
were up to the top notch. Some Old
stock was placed on the floors and readily
taken. Several lots OF new-crop bright
leaf brought SO and rs cents per pound
The last lot was daisy, and equal to the
lot which took the first premium during
the fair. Buyers are equal to the emer-
gency, and all stocks offered are eagerly
taken, bidding in some instances being
very spirited. From present indications
the breaks Will be heavy tomorrow.
A terrible and probably fatal accident
occurred to-day at the new Baptist
church in course OF erection in North
Danvile. Several colored men, engaged
in penciling the walls, had rugged up
very slight scafolding which gave way
beneath them, preclpitating them to the
ground below, distance OF about thirty
feet. \ colored man named Rufus Spy,
residing in this city. was seriously hurt
internally. and his back is said to have
been broken. Another colored man,
whose name could not be learned, is said
TO have had his shoulder broken. They
were removed TO their homes and med
ical aid summoned.
The Chamber Of Commerce succeeded
in holding ameeting to-day and provided
for fixing mp their room, and il a short
time will 90 regularly TO business.
A meeting Of the subscribers to the
capital stock Of Danville's new bank will
be held next month for the purpose Of
etlecting an organization. 1t Is said that
outside capitalists viii own stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
The russian serf Before Emancips-
ton.

There is plenty of evidence that the
Russian serfs, supposed IN England TO
have been so torpid, writhed tiercely I'M
der their bondage. Brl9audage became
the normal disease of Russia, for the
brigands were bands of escaped serfs,
who sometimes banded into armies
and threatened or pillaged cities.
Each pretender was dreaded be-
cause he offered protection to the
seris, and their attachment was the sin
Clio reason for the rise Of the ruilian
PuQatschef, a mere marauder vino
gathered armies Of 10000 and shook the
throne OF the great Catherine. More
over, Vi. Rambaud brings ont the fact
that down to very late period the
serfage hampered the Cars, the people
hating tle system so fercely that hus-
sian statesmen informed the court that
il an invader issued a decree OF
enfranchisement all patriotism would
disappear. 4 population so embit-
tered against its owners naturally looked
10 the central authority, as it had done
when oppressed by less regular means
1his feeling Of reliance on the central
power manifested all through Russian
history might not of itself have built
the autocracy, but that the House of
Rurk. always self-willed and fierce, felt
that only III perfect personal power,
power as of deity, could they
find protection against the mobiles
and dependent princes, who from
age to age threatened even their
lives. 1t WIS necessary, if they
were to reign at all, to reign fercely, to
allow of no resistance, to destroy whole
families leagued against the throne.
Cars and people, therefore, played iato
each others hands, until at last Peter tho
Little could say with truth that in Russia
no one was Important except the man
whom the Gar addressed, and he only
20 long as the Car addressed him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
The InternaI-aeVcnue Laws.


WASHINGTON, January 2i.-Ihe House
judiciary Committee today unanimously
approved and will report to the House
favorably the substitute for the bill to
amend the iutcrnai-reycuue laws nitro.
duced by Mr. Henderson. OK North Caro-
Ina Ia its present shape the biz
abolishes al. minimum penalties torlnfrac-
non Of the revenue laws, end cOnicrs on
'hs courts discretion in the imposition
of punishment within the limit fixed by
the statutes 1t lorbids the issuance OF
20 warrant in such cases upon iniorma-
ton and belief except upon an affidavit
made by collector or deputy col
lector or revenue agent, aud with thu
exception 10 warrants are to be
issued except upon "a sworn complaint
setting forth the facts rs within the per
sonal knowledge OF the aiiiant. Pay
ment OF fees for warrants Is forbidden
unless there be conviction, or prosccu-
.iou has been authorized by the United
States attorney. or unless prosecution
was begun by information or indictment
The bill makes all warrants reiurnable
before the nearest judicial officer, who
NAV make preliminary examination,
discharge, bal, or commit 10 prison the
person arrested Circuit courts OF the
United States and district courts are also
authorized 10 appoint as many commits
sioners in their districts aSuay be ne
ccssary.
senator Daniel introduced a bill to-
day 10 appropriate Sl00, 900 fortAe estab-
shmert of a permanent quarantine sta
Won q. Cape Charles, Chesapeake bay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25

town, but made his escape, although he
was fired at by policemen with shot
guns at a distance OF thirty yards, de
jumped from the cabin with his boots
in hH hand, but when hit ty the shot he
dropped them, and turning around fired
his pistol at Policeman Young, and then
took refuge in a neighboring swamp.
Night prevented further pursuit Last
night he came out of the swamp, stole
horse from a planter near by. and fled.
Officers have been in pursuit all day
with dogs, but nothing further has been
heard from him. The Barrows are
wanted in Arkansas for train-robbery
near Texarkana, and the Southern Ex-
press Company has offered large re-
ward for their capture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
The Philadelphia fire.
fBy lelograph 10 no Dispatch.l

10y IeI0gTtPH 10 NU Ul7V"r-I,I
PHILADELPHIA, January 2i.-The dis
astrous conhagration in the retail MILL
merry and ladies' furnishings district at
Eighth ana Arch streets last night WIS
gotten under complete control at about 2
o'clock this morning, after half dozen
firms had been completely burned out
aud some fifteen to twenty other cstab-
Hshments seriously damaged by tire and
water. The books OF the firms who suf-
Ter the greatest loss are in the nuns of
the buildings, and it is difficult up 10
noon TO-DAY TO obtain reliable estimates
of the losses and assurances. The losses,
however, will no doubt aggregate up
wards of 81, 900, 600, and nearly all tie
establishments were well insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
The Place for Holding the Next Ma
tIOnai Democratic Convention.

10y tclrbt ePu W ulP DAspeNu.I
CHICAGO. January Civilian Fl.
Barnum, chairman OF the National Demo-
cratic Committee, gave the Chicago com
mittee to secure the Democratic National
Convention an informal talk this after
noon ut the Iroquois Club. he dis
cussed Chicago as a point for holding
the convention and said he thought il
possessed many advantages over any
city in the country. The new
auditorium would aford ample seat
ing capacity, and that was
very desirable thing There were those
who favored San Francisco, but he said
be feared that if the convention went 10
that point some of the delegates would
not get home in time to vote. He re-
cognized the fact that the South would
prefer eitherSt. Louis or Cincinnati, but
ii Chicago didits best in working for the
convention 1t would probably get it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
The Congregational inquiry into the
Heading strike.

ibl toltkloph 10 tue DiHpht'u.l
WASHINGTON, January 24-The reso-
luton introduced by Mr.. Anderson, Of
Kansas directing congressional inquiry
into the Reading strike WAS again under
discussion before the House Committee
on Commerce to-day. The session was
rather stormy, and every member of the
committee freely expressed his views
upon the matter. Some took the ground
that the strike could properly be inyesti-
gated by the Inter State Commerce Com
mission. as it was alleged that the com
pany had violated section OF the inter
State commerce act forbidding ANY
conspiracy or agreement 10 prevent
Il continuous operation OF railroads
IN handling freight traffic. When
tine hour of T. o'clock was reached
Mr. Anderson moved that the resolu-
iion be again taken up on Thursday with
the understanding that a vote should be
had upon 1t at 1870 o'clock, but Mr.
Durham. OF Illinois, who has been an
opponent Of the measure, made point
THAT the hour Of adjournment had been
reached, so the matter went over TO the
next meeting as unfinished business
without a special order or immediate
prospect OF a vote upon it, With few
exceptions the members Of the commit
tee seem to be opposed to the proposed
inquiry. either for the reason that it is
not Ii proper subject Of inquiry 10y the
Government or because they believe the
inquiry should he made by the Inter
State Commerce Commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

JANUARY q, 1883.
There was quite good break Of loose sold 10
day, with prizes fully up 10 any paid yet.
though llhc. was the highest value. Planters
are hurrying IN the crop, bad weAther no,wth-
staining. 10 obtain good procs. Private seles on
Change wero numerous, though not particu-
larry o. large lo,s. sellers are firmer in their
views 40 auction new bright cutters and
wrappers sold well; cutters az 30aB]o and wrap
pors up 20 J2c. Some were taken 10 aud alter
wards sold for move money privately. sun
cured, old. Is als1qulte active today. Mr.. Lewis
- rrher., he Austr0-ilunganan Consul ana
tobacco buyer returned from Germany to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
John Bright on GIadstOnean ParIi-
sausufD

(By AngloAmerican cable to the Dlspatchl
DUBLE, January 24.-John Bright,
writingon "GladstOnean Partisanship in
Municipal Elections" says The fol-
lowers Of Gladstone have adopted a
policy that is opposed to genuine Liberal
principles. They have swallowed doc
trines which mp to two years ago they
condemned and abhorred. at the inyi-
tation Of an eminent statesman they tried
20 break up the Parliament, but only
succeeded in breaking up their own
party. The Liberals must bear the evils
thus thrust upon them. What is good in
the country will survive the present
troubles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25

MONTGOMERY, ALA, January 2i.-A
special to the advertiser from Tusca-
loosa says that Deputy-Sberitf Antrey
was shot and instantly killed this morn
ing at Halls station by negro named
james Semms. for whose arrest he had a
warrant. As Antrey and his assistant
approached Semms's house Semms fired
gun through the crack of door and
put q full charge OF buckshot into An
trey's neck and chest. The negro then
rushed out, knocked the other officer
down. and made his escape. posse
from Tuscaloosa is in hot pursuit of him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25

10y AnFIO-Amerlcnn cable % the Dlspatch.I
SYDNEY, NEW SoUTH WALES, January
24.-1he celebration of the centenary OF
New South Wales began here to-day, the
occasion being the anniversary of the
landing of the first Governor of the
Colony. Lady Darlington, wife Of the
present Governor. unveiled the statue of
Queen Victoria in the presence of the
Governors of all the Australian Colonies,
including New Zealand and Fiji. The
festival will extend over Il week and will
include the dedication of Centennial
Park, the opening of the agricultural So
cieties' exhibition, international regatta,
and state banquets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
Another Blizzard in she Northwest.

ST.. PAUL, MNN. January 24.-An-
other blizzard has broken loose north
west of here. A Neche (Dak.) special
10 the Pioneer Press SAYS the mercury
went down to 60' below and the wind
reached a velocity of forty miles an hour
there last night. 1t is sill blowing, aad
trains are ten hours late. Brainerd re-
ports that the storm reached there this
morning. A heavy fall of snow has set
in and the wind is blowing a gale. The
snow is drifting badly. The storm has
not vet reached st. Paul, but trains are
badly DELAYED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25
War Council in warsaw.

Try Anglo-American cable TO the Dispatch.
WARSAW, January 2i.-General
Gourke, presiding at a war council yes
terday, declared that the sum of
20, 600, 000 roubles was required TO COM
plete the fortidcations on the Russian
frontier and build needed bridges, roads,
and railways. An offensive war in Rus
sian Poland he said, was impossible
under the present conditions. A de-
fensive war was possible if all the rail-
ways and stores were destroyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-25

ny
New Yoa1, January 24-Ihe steamer
san Marcos, which arrived today from
Havana. brought the crew OF the bark
ID Cbapiu. Of Boston, which sank at
sea December 9th. They were in their
boat ten days without food or water, and
lost bv starvation and exposure Captain
" C. Hull. the cook. and one seaman.
The rest OF the crew were rescued jan
nary An 10y the schooner Louis Il. TIA
bel Captain Murphy, by whom they
wrre treated with great kindness. They
were taken 70 Saqna, whore they arrived
January lltb, and kept on board by
CAPTAIN Murphy until the Consul was
obls 10 send them to Havana.
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rne Cove rn0r-tieneratship orFanada'
inv telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l

NEW YoEK, January 24.-An Ottawa
s,cc;ol saws " 4 semi-ofiicial announce
roent comes from England that Joseph
Cbamherlain is likely 10 succeed Lord
Tansdownc as Governor General OF Can
ads II is represented that IN view OF
;mnortant questions which are likely to
a,,ss the british Government desires to
have as It's Canadian Executive one who
,'ot only can keep over ambitious Cana
J;s,s IN check, but vino is conyersant
WITH every phase Of the social and politi-
eal condition OF the country. It's known
,hs, Lord Lansdowne is anxious to re-
tuYn 10 his Irish estates. =