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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11

Andrew Schissel. OF Iowa City. a widower
II seventy-hve wears. has missed the delights
of lingering cOurtship in his second marriage.
for he met. woOed and won his present bride
IN five minutes. Two weeks ago Saturday he
presented himself at the kitchen door OF Adam
Mueller. OF his town. and introduced himself
10 Mrs Annie kessler. widow of fOrty-fye.
Indiana. Il wish Wife, Mr.. Schissel said
10 the widow Yes. sir" she responded
VIII You marry me:n Yes. SIR In his
ardor the aged widower desired the wedding
ceremony 10 be performed right away. The
widow wanted 20 wait until She got her en-
ployer's homework Strengthened up. The
marriage took place the following Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
Wooden Goods and Reciprocity.


Wooden goods of every description are ex-
cluded from the reciprocity treaty with Brazil
for Il very good reason. So long n this COM
Try shall maintain Irohibitory duty on wool
no concessions in trade which any foreign
Cow rnmcnt could make without serious in
jury TO its own people would be OF the least
value 10 American WOODEN manufacturers.
While the enormous protective duties on
wo1len goods unhealthy stimulate produc-
ton. the prohibitory duties ON wool inevita-
bly, confines American manufacturers To the
home market. When prices rise too high
consumption of woolens is checked. aud
rs there is no outlet for the surplus. stagua-
ton i'll trade ensues. Until wool shall be put
on the free list there can be- no assurance Of
prosperity for the WOODEN industries OF this
country Reciprocity in free wool from the
Argentine Republic and Australia would be a
great thing for the wooden manufacturers Of
the United States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
Governor Northrn and Mr. Gould.
rAfInttfa Journal

Governor Northen Is a candid man. and he
considered II his duty to speak his convictions
plainly The invitation was sent 20 Governor
Northen as the chief executive of Georgia.
and rs such he declined it. because he does
not think that the growing power OF jay
Gould in the railway interests of this State
augurs any good to the public. He says he
is convinced that Mr.. Gouid's methods. as
practiced IN other sections where he has had
power would not develop our State on the
line II the public good
Nobody who knows Governor Northen can
doubt his sincerity.
Holding the opinions he does Of Mr.. Gould
and the tendency he represents Governor
Northern could not consistently welcome the
distinguished visitor TO Georgia or rejoice IN
his coming.
II was due to the committee and 10 the pub
lie that he should state why liz declined the
invitation. and he has done 50 in a frank and
fOrcible way. His reasons seem 10 the jour
nal 10 be creditable To his conception of his
official responsibility. and We are confident
that his action will be generally approved By
the people Of Georgia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11


While tie cable tells ~ that the Zainsk,,
dynamite gun has Just been tested IN England
with satisfactory results from the Pacific
coast We receive tidings IF what may prove to
be another eyoch-making invention by Leu
tenant g. n Chase. L. >. \ Lieutenant
Chase Is no visionary. 40 humuus. and he ne
lieves that he l. giving concrete shape 70 an
idea which Will bring San Francisco within
fortv-eialt hunr, ~ New York by rail
A. described and pictured IN the San ran
CISCO Examiner. the Chase railway system Oh
the future wall consist OF q scrl.s ~ wire ca
lle, stretched on rigid uprights. and guiding
rather than supporting a car which VIII ID.
partly "a balloon. and which Will Zoe propelled
hv electricity. 70 the top OF each car VII De
attached "a turile-back reservoir. of some lEnt
and strong material. to- be- filled with hydrogen
pas. and tim, % lft much ot the woght *
both car and contents leaving a compare,
tivelv Lohi lnad to be electrically lwprhed
AZ high speed along the cables. Where the
ordinary surface railroad now hauls two ami a
half tons 81 dead weight for every passenger
transported the hackers Of the Clase SYSTEM
propose 10 reduce the load - two hundred
pounds and they expect 10 place California
frut m New York markets within less than
fosty-eight hours after 1t is picked.
This Is a decided novelty ~ elevated rall-
road plans. aud may possibly upset on modify.
the whole projected scheme for underground
rapid transit IN New York City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
Injustice to Mr.. Blaine.
fNax,- V,rf Errul,t


The Philadelphia Herald. alluding TO the
recent disposal Of the Sayward petition. says
Of Mr. Blame.
ii be- had followed the line, laid down by
Nr Bayard the question would have been sat-
isfactoriy adjusted long ago. This courssc.
however. would have deprived him Of the OPP
portunity To- cavort about ~ diplomatic jun
gle and call attention 10 himself rs the great
American tail-twister.
That Is not quite fair, Mr. Blaine did on
deayor. in ASSOCIATION with Russia. to ncgoti-
ate with England. on the lines laid down Ivy
Mr.. Byard. a treaty prescribing the area ana
duration Of close season. Before Mr. Bay
ard lett the State Department Lord Salisbury
had refused to 60 ou with the negotiation
until Canada had been heard from and
because. ~ ic said. doubts had been thrown
on the accuracy ui the physical data ON which
Mr. Bayard relied Canadt insists that no
CLOSE season. is needed. The mistake made
by Mr.. Blaine was in not collecting and pre-
pairing better facts before he renewed ncgotl-
atoms H. endcavOrcd to make bricks
without straw lie argued irrelevant pucs-
tiotis of law instead Of doing an attorneys
work by hunting up and presenting compe-
tent and impartial expert witnesses to prove
the necessary facts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
Pension Expenditures.
INew York Commerelal AlvertI.er.l


Our anticipated expenditures of -i95 OOO.-
600 for pensions in TIE present fiscal year, or
nearly three times as much as was spent in "A
single year for the same purpose six years ago,
J. startling enough; but even this does not
tell tie whole story. The absolute reckless
ness of recent pension legislation has placed
our Government under liabilities which AZ
the present moment cannot be estimated
within $4,000 COO Not improbably the total
will run 10 nearly $3.50. 900 .0OD The absurdity
OF the recent law is clearly shown by Senator
Allisons comment that the deficiency, after
the appropriation has been exhausted. will be
greater or smaller. according a. the clerks in
the pension Office are able to do their work
quickly on arr DELAYED. The pension legisla-
ton of the last session and Of the last few ses-
sions was probably the most enormous bid FOR
popular support ever made by a political
party. That il failed in its purpose As utterly
rs il has failed, Is to the lasting credit Of our
national spirit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
A New Rule Ia the House.


There is an old story Of farmer who was
disposed 10 be- as niggardly in his devotions as
he was in bis contributions 70 the church and
who said grace over each barrel of pork in
his cellar 10 save the time that would be lost
in saying grace ut each meal. Congressman
Lodge wants the House - initiate this eco
uomical person by having It's journal read but
once week at q special session devoted to
that purpose alone. Congressman Lodge is
not likely 10 find his new rule any more popu-
lar than the other measures with which lie
has associated his name.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
Card Scandals.
baltimore Newsl

Every now and then some great card scandal
Occurs IN London person If fashion and
note Is detected at cheating his fellows and L
expelled from his club and ostraeized by so
cety. The latest London story is Of a swind-
ling bar0net an army officer Of rank. who was
caught in the act Doubtless there are other
titled blacklegs Of the same stamp who thrive
10y robbing their friends Social rank does not
insure honesty. Law suits and daels are
talked Of in connection with the case Of the
baronet In parts OF this country. such gs
Kentucky, Missouri. and ON the Pacific Slope
the deck may be dirty and the table nothing
more imposing than the head Of barrel, hut
the game is pretty certain 10 be above suspi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
CRE-fN or rHR PRESS.
Comments ON Current Topics culled From the
Daily Press.

New York Continent
Piitsburg IS certainly one Of the most de-
IichtfuI and interesting cities in the United
States Where else in these United States
can b.. fonnd such enhancing sights as those
described by the Dispatch OF that lively
though once more smoky town. Our es-
teeined contemporary tells Us that any early
riser In Pittsburg may see ladies' driving the
trucks. on the streets leading 10 TIE markets.
quite As skiilfuily as men. There l. no Dis
grace in IL. either. Many of the foundry
eirl-' and lady truck drivers are educated and
clever. and dressed up after their work. very
far 20 look upon
The trucking business in Pittsburg must DO
n dream Of delight. What q delight To- see the
reius held Ia the lily fingers Of lady truck
driver instead of the horny paw Of the aver
age male member Of the profession. How the
work # the recording angel must be light
ene-i when dispute "a to the right Of way
ends IN You're Just b. hOrrid for anything
instead Of the extremely dccolletto cioquence
t. which We are accustomed. Thrice happy
Pitf-burg. with is furnaces and factories its
polvsvllabic rivers and It's lady truck drivers
I'VE have tlree-quartcrs IT mind % move cut
thiflcr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
Oyster Interests.

North Carolina Virginia and Maryland are
all equally interested IN the future Of the
oyster. aud our neighbors, with the example
OF this State before them. added 10 their own
experience. are gravev considering the ques-
ton. Just now the demand IN Virginia is for
n survey. but ii the people do nothing more
after It survey than Maryland did. they had
better save time trouble and expense We
have had complete and satisfactory survey
Of the oyster bars Of the Chesapeake made
by a competent scientific investigator
and an elaborate report on tire matter,
with recommendations looking to restO-
ration. These suggestions included the
granting Of planting privileges and a scheme
for placing the oyster interest on "a secure
basis and restoring the fertility Ia our waters.
In Virginia some considerable progress has
been made in planting and securing the indi-
Nldual planter in his possession, but in Mary
land 50 tar there is little or no security, not
wihstanding the costly State fishery force
which We maintain. The time has come when
something viii have t. De done. and that
something must be planting The State excr-
cises jurisdiction over hundreds of squire miles
OF its water area where planting would be
profitable. and 1t seems ike culpablc neglect
If home interests not 20 bring them into use
for the good of the people. and rs "a source OF
revenue 10 the public treasury
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11

THS news Of the death Of the lamented Col.
Richard T. Bierne. which was announced in
Tnr TINS OF yesterday morning. will cause
btart-fels regret throughout Virginia. for no
mope genial gentleman, generous friend. whole
souled companion, fearless journalist and man,
aud loving and devoted father ever lived. He
wAs one who endearoa himself al once 10 all
with whom he came in contact. and was pos
seSsed OF as many noble, attractive qualities
and virtues and oi as few faults rs are ever seen
among tie average of mankind. Many will
be the tear Which will be shed from the
mountains % the seahoard over his coffin.
and sincere viii be the sorrow Of thousands
in the State he 50 well loved, and whose vel
fare he MAS ever ready, 10y pen OF personal
sacrifice 70 promote; that they can never
more grasp his hand 10 cordial greeting. or
see again his kindly smile
To his family his brethren Of the Richmond
press extend their heartfelt sympathies. and
most sincerely unite with them in grief over
then bereavement. He was man. and take
him for all and All nc shall no, look upon
his ike again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY IL. $50
NEUS STuHfRI.

Forecast: Virginia and North Carolina, fair,
warmer.
Mrs. julius Klubcrs life threatened. Lee
lures win be delivered at Richmond College
Several negroes arrested for 'tealmg-Planet
case in Chancery Court contnucd---A meeting
of those interested in the Lee District subject IL
called for Thursday nexi.-Gov. Mckinney has
npponteda Board Of Visitors FOR Mt Vernon
Philharmonic Concert at Mozart Academy
Federation of Trades adopted resolutions
Services tonight at st. Johns church.-Miss
Florence i. Hccklcr and Mr.. ID. c. Richardson
were married esterday.---Young Mems Chris
tian Association celebrate thirty-siXth aniyer-
sary.---Watcr in the river falling.
VIRGINIA.
Morris Gum, colorcd. was arrested in Danvlle
yesterday. charged with the murder Of Mr.. J. b..
Neal Of Rnggold negro who was ar
rested few days since charged with making an
assault upon Mrs. Hammock, of Nottoway
county. made his escape yesterday,--W. G.
Wells Of Lynchburg has been reported de-
faulter-rhe condition Of Rev. j. l.. Bray of
fynchburg, is unimIroved.--Mrs. Ann
Lacy of Lynchburg, died Monday night.
WASHINGTON.
The Barrnndia case Vas discussed at length in
the House-The Naval Appropriation bill was
amended in the Senate.---A delegation from
Richmond il in Washington IN the interest Of
the Shipping lill.--An effort Is to be made to
have the "a prohibiting seining in the Poto-
mac in tho jurisdiction of the District Of Col
umbia reversed for ten years.
NEW YORK.
The State Senate yesterday adopted a rosolu-
ton requesting the New York delegation in
Congress 10 oppose re Senate Silver bill--A
resolution 10 invest. gate the sugar trust was
adopted "A hill Was introduced for the com
strucjion = two bridges over the East river.
ten al sherman is very ill,----W. Il Rhett
charged with rape and abduction, waived ex-
animation IN his case yestorday.---James Rcd
path died yesterday
GENERAL.
William Jones. town marshal of Forest City,
n. C.. was shot ami killed Monday evening AT 8
O'Clock by John II. Paris--A Western North
Carolina freight rain was wrecked near Con-
nelly Springs n. C.. yesterday, and six cars com
pletely denolished.-Th situation of the coal
miners strike in Pennsylvania is unchanged.
The Railway Commission bill was again con-
sidered in the North Carolina Assembly yesier-
day.-Goycrnor Fowlo gave his second recep-
ton last night--A probable fatal ARRAY oc-
cured at Durham, n. C., yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
Midnight Fire-Aiartn.

This most popular Of all the pieces PLAYED by
Caapas famous Seventh Regiment Band vii! be
given at the grand phonograph Concert 20 he
gwen ~ the Scventh-stfcet Christian ehurcl,
Thursday evening, February II 1881. hegln-
az o'clock. TITS piece alone isworth double
inc prize Of admission. This viii be The
nrst tine thss piece viii have been given
on phonosraph IN a public concert, aud
the t@vorcd few who have heard II with Mr. NJ.
winters improvements pronounce IL she most
wonderful ever heard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
James Retipath Dead.

NEw YORK. Feb. johannes Redpath the
famous Irish Nationalist, journalist and lee
turer, and the vice-president OF the Anti-Pov-
erty Society, who was run down by Fourth.
avenue horse ear one day last week. died this
morning at st. Luke's Hospital from the eff
fects OF his injuries. Mr.. Redpath was born
IN Berwick-on-the-Tw Tweed. Scotland. in 1888.
and came to this country With his parents in
IsiS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11

GOVERNOR NoaTREN. Of Georgia. is more
anxious to strengthen himself with the Farm
ers' Alliance of his State than with the rail
road magnatcs, who are seeking 10 form com
binatlons destined 70 result IN great beueit to
Georgia and the entire South. tie refused TO
attend the reception recently given to Jay
Gould 10y the business men Of Atlanta. evil
IDENTIFY under the impression that if he did so
ho would make himself more solid with the
farmers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11

The Kind Words Our Contemporaries Have
to Say of u.
Richmond Dispatch.l

lRichmOnd Dlspatchl
The Richmond DAILY TINES having COM
pleted and occupied its fine building and
equipped itself with Hoe perfccting press
and an entire outfit in keeping with this won
derful machine ON Sunday issued an edition
of sixteen pages of about the size Ut the New
York Herald 4 dozen good eugrayings pic
tured 10 the public its new home and press
All Of its columns showed ability and enter
prise, and included IN them was a history Of
the paper from It's foundation by Page Nc
Carly. Esq. in 1856 10 the present date.
when its chiefs are. Joseph Bryan. president
and editor in chief: J. II. Witty. secretary
and general manager; ". q. Waller managing
editor, and =. 4. Bruce, Associate editor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11

BoYcoTrING the Worlds Fair seems 10 be
the fayorite method now of influencing Con-
gress. Because several Southern States an
nouuced that if the Force bill should pass
their industries and progress would be so re-
tarded that they could not afford TO make
liberal appropriations for the fair, other see
tions are trying to bulldoze Congress by
unless their favorite schemes are put through.
The latest instance Of this is Colorado, which
has declared that unlees the Free Coinage
bill passes it will have nothing to do with the
Columbian Exposition. As if Colorado's
refusal to advertise its wealth and resources
10y that means would not ;niure itself more
seriously than any other State in the Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11

GENERAL MuEs denies the statements Of
Mrs.. Davis of his brutality TO ex-President
Davis while the latter was his helpless and
aged prisoner at Fortress Monroe. But Gen
eral Miles may deny until he is weary. and
may even strengthen his denial by affidavit
without effect. Mrs. Davis personal reminis-
cences will be believed everywhere in prefer
ence to Niles oath. and he will be unable 10
purge himself Of the odium which will always
attach to his name for his shameless conduct
in that unhappy episode If his life. He may
not have been guilty Of personal cruelty, Int
he not only countcnanced il in others. but
even ordered il in Instances where a truly
brave man would have interposcd to prevent
needless indieuity and outrage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
To Revolutionlle RailroH'ling.

zion. for any violation Of q square deal means
an immediate recourse 90 . siN-sho0tss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
NEED NOT PEAR COMPARISON.

THE RICHMOND TINES made It's frs, ap-
pcarance in its new form OH Sunday. IT, has
now Joined the company of eight-page six
column papers with a Sunday issue Of six
teen pages -anI need not fear comparison
with any It's handsome new dress. metro
politan makeup, the quantity and quality Of
It's news. and the general evidence Of intelll-
gent. enterprising management which IS ap-
parent everywhere. aiyeit the character OF q
publication Of which Richmond has every
reason % be proud. and which Is highly
gratifying proof Of the progress of Southern
journalism, Another token of our esteemed
contemporary energy Is the superb new press
upon which IL X printed. We congratulate
THE Times most heartily upon It's success. and
wish il "a continuance and increase thereof.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-11
HANDsoIxsr N The SOUTH
PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. .. 1891.
- v'ur fIr.rr..

cannot forber congaiulatiug ynu
upon the magnificent paper You got
ont on Sunday IL is decidedly the hand
soonest paper anywhere between Washington
and New Orleans II the people Of Richmond
do not come up 20 the scratch. they don't
know what local pride is and fail to appreciate
the liberality Of Mr.. Bryan and the ability
which shows on every page II the paper.
Wishing you ample future success. 1 am.
Very truly yours,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-03
A BANK PRESIDENT REARRESTED.

Clearfe!d, Penn, oct. 2.-W II. Dill, president OF
the suspended First National Bank Of this place and
Of the private bank at Houtzdae which also sus-
pended and John r. McGrath. cashier OF the latter
bank who werc arrested last night on the charge OF
embezzlement entered bail this morning Mr.. Dill
was al once rearrested on wscrant sworn out by
Rank Examiner Miller who Is in charge OF the First
national Bank, and was held in $4,000 ban. he has
rs yet been unable to obtain bondsmen. The report
that Mr.. Dill has made an assignment Is incorrect, but
judgments aggregating $4,000 have been entered
against him.
Washington. Oct. 2.-Mr. Lacey. Controller OF the
Currency received telegram from Bank Examiner
Miller recommending that the First National Rank Of
Clearfeh be placed In the hands OF receiver. Thc
examiner gave no information to the condition of
the hank beyond that Indicated by hS recommendation
controller Lacey says that lie will appoint receiver
as soon as he can lind d suitable man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-03
RUSSIANS SEIZE An AMERICAN SE5LER.
THE ]. HAMILTON LEWIS CAPTURED BY MAN
oF.wAR-HER CREW SENT TO vLADIvoSToCB.

THE T. HAMILTON LEWIS CAPTURED BY MAN
oF.wAR-HER CREW SENT TO vLADIvoSToCB.
San Francisco, Oct (SpeciaD.-An Ounaiaska
letter TO The Chronicle" dated September %,
gives the startling information that an American
schooner had been seized by Russians while raid
inc the rooleries at the Copper Islands, and the
crew of twenty-five Americans were carried TO
vladivostocll for trial. The news was brought to
Ounalaska by the steamer Danube, which had on
board the English Commissioner, Sir George
Raden-Powell, who gave the following account OF
the seizure
Some three weeks ago the American sealing
schooner J. Hamilton Lewis, Captain Mclean,
cruiscd about the Copper Islands and excited me
suspicion of the Russian man-of-war Meute. Inc
Aleute finally surprised the Lewis while IN the
act of raiding seals on Behring Island, ono
of tho Russian possessions. The poachers AT
tempted to escape. but shot from the Aleute'
which lodged in the hull caused them to heaNe
70. When the Russian boarding officer reached
the Lewis he was so badly treated that he re-
Turned at once and Captain Mclean was ordered
TO come aboard the Aleute. He took most OF
his crew with him. When they got on the Rus-
sian vessel quarrel broke out and Tree hght
followed The Americans were 0verpOwered with
ont loss of life and the Lewis was seized prize
crew was placed on the Lewis and she was sent TO
vladivostock while Captain Mclean and his crew
were sent under guard TO the same place on a
passenger steamer. There is great excitement over
the seizure and it is feared that the Russian
courts will punish the poachers severely.
The catch of the Copper Islands this year has
been 28,0O0 skins, about one-half the quantity
taken in previous years For one month not
single sealer has been seen within the limits of
American jurisdiction. The revenue cutter Bear
will patrol the Pribylof Islands till December.
when all the seals go away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-03
4 SCHOONER LOST WITH NINE MEN
THE pEREw, on LAKE SUPERIOR, GIVEN UP BY
HER OWNERS.

HER OWNERS.
Chicago. oct 2.-fhe loss Of the schooner Frank
Pcrew off Whltefsh Point, Lake Superior with all on
hoard IS conceded in todays advces from the owners
TO the Chicago underwriters. The Perew was bound
for Marquette with coal for Cleveland She cor
responds with the description of schooner In trouble
on Lake Superior during the recent gale and there Is
no doubt that she went to the bottom. The Percw
carried nine and was commanded by Captain
J. Marquey OF Bay City.