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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
senator Mcdonald Presented with a Cane.

LEIcHsCLo, L.. zee. IL. SPeca. a. -Scna-
noon for Richmond. Before leayiu. the city
me was presented with "a handsome gold
headed care by the employees OF the Daily
NIginian, Of which paper be is editoT-ln-
chic.
The To-tnighny Club held n meeting last
night at the residence Of Mrs. join II ewls
officers were elected Pres ldent. X. T. Craig
h.ll vice-presidont, Randolph Harrison. Sec
retay Mss ANNE Brown. The next meet
ing will be held at the residence of Mr. X T.
Crai-hill. and the su 1iect Of the meeting VII
he Nathaniel Hawthorne"
The re- iyal meetings of Rev. DIR. Wharton
at the irst Baptist church continues 10 at
tract very large crowds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
Enrthauake Shocks,

SAN SALVADOR. Dec "A heavy earthquake
Monday two other shocks occurred. one in
the afternoon aud the other in the evening.
The fre Iuency Of these earthquakes Is cau3-
ing great alarm IN this city and vicinity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
nonfh of canfnin Parker.

WasmxGroy. D. c.. Dec Captain j.
Hatch Parker. Of the United States revenue
mail service. died at Castaine. Maine. to-day
aged fifty nine years Captain Parker en-
tered the service III 1865 and made al excel.
lent record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03

Especial - Seven or eight inches of snow
fell here on Sunday Monday and TUESDAY
were very cold Several persons are quite
sex with grip" Mr.. dmund p. Winston.
WHO lives about three miles from here lad
two corn houses burned last night with frOm
600 TO 600 bushels OF corn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03

WAsHINGroN GROVE. Mn, Dec 2.-Mrs.
Mary +. Thompson. widow of the late Sylves-
ter Thompson. of Washington Grove, com
mitted suicide by shooting herself with gun
this morning and died at 1 o'clock. she
leaves six children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
Legnl rieht for the Fnnds.

Do l|-U ID II" 1II--7--
DUp1S. Dee The McCarthyites have
beaun legal proceedings 10 hgyo the oy ner-
ship of the Paris fund decided by the C. surts
and to compel the restoration Of the mon ey 10
its rightful owners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
Dom Pedro III.



PARls. Dec. 2.-fx-Emperor Dom Peari is in
a urecar0us condition from diabetes. co mpli-
ca.rd with a chill. His daughter Is with him.
and Dr. Ch4rcot and other eminent hysi-
clans are in atten lance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03

PsRTERsBupG. W. Va. Dec. 2.-Bob Hall
the negro whO was arrested on susplci on Of
assault.ug Mrs Mar uis, had a hearing, yes
terday. aud was discharged. having pro. ed AZ
alib The authorities believe they have
clue 20 the right man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
Fire in Helena.

HELENA. MoSr.. Dec. Fire in tho Iron
Ridge tunnel Of tho Northern Pacific rail-
road. fifteen miles west of Helena destroyed
a portion Of the TIMBER supports and CON-
muncation on the main limo across the
Rocky mountains IS cut of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
THE SUMMING UP OF COUNSEL
In the Celebrated Russell Divorce Suit in
London Begins.
THE COUNTESS AGAIN 1ESTIFlES.
Her Charge of Brutal Treatment by the
Earl Corroborated-Sir Charles Open
ing Address for the Defense.


LONDON. Dec 1.-The proceedings in the
suit Of the Countess Russell for separation
from Earl Russell confined in court to-day.
There was large crowd present, but not
so many ladies' as yesterday, the testl-
mony having been Of q revolving na-
ture. In her testimony to-day the Count
ess reiterated her insinuations OF the un-
natural relations between Professor Rot erts
add the Earl. She stated that the sep ara
ton from her husband had been regarded
by her as only temporary. IL came about on
advice of a physician and on account of the
state of her health. caused by the Ia rls
brutal treatment. financial cOnslderatl ous
were not the only obstacles 10 a making up
with the Earl. Still it was true, as she sti ted
yesterday that to avoid publicity she was
willing 10 withdraw her suit If proper al ow-
ance were made. In her testimony she
further stated that the Earl had tainted her
with the fact that he had paid for her un der
clothing. She had repaid the money to hun
alterWard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
ABOUT $4,000 TAKEN.
The Train Robbery Near St. Louis Becomes
fnst-CInss Sensation.

ST. Lous. No.. Dec. 2.-The Adams Ex-
press Company. it Is now stated. will lose
atout $4,000 by the robbery Of the Frisco
night express car near Glendale Monday
night by six masked men, and the old
"hold-up" is rapidly developing into q Grim
iuai sensation Of the first order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
THE CHINESE REVOLUTION.
The Government POFiilyIns Itself Against
the Advances Of the Rebels.
THE REPORTS SAID TO BIZ EXAGGERATED
Large Number or the Rebels arc Armed
with the Latest Improved Guns-A
Rebel Capture.


SHANGHAI, Dec. 2.-Advices to-day from
Pekin state that the Government has resolved,
IN view Of the reported strength Of therebels
not to attempt to stay their passage short
Of the Chinese Wall, where an effective re-
sistance can bo offered. The troops that are
beyond the wall viii probably fall back on
that line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
Arrprr cApTrrv

The rebels captured great quantity Of am
munition at Leo Yang, as well as modern
arms and equipments. Most Of the garrison OF
Loo Yang Joined the insurgents. Among the
spoils OF that place was quantity OF field
artillery. which the rebels gre said to have
taken with them on their march.
The fight at the wall is expected 20 decide
the fate of Ielin. and should the Govern
ment be defeated the Emperor and lis court
viii abandon the capital The rebel army 8
said 10 be not entirely Mongoiians. bat b con-
tam large number OF Chinese from the
Chinese colonies in Manchura
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03

luftntf stated tual the EHll uhu lduulet neI
with the fact that he had paid for her IN der
clothing. She had repaid the money to hun
atterward.
SUBJECT TO HYsrrRIA.
Dr. Godson was the next witness. He tes-
titled that he had attended the Countess and
that at certain periods she was subject 10 hys-
terra. At such periods she might mag nify
small matters into important ones.
Mrs. Dick, the Countess maid. test fed
confirming the evidence given by the
Countess as 90 the tarl's cruelty 20 anil nas
aud his abuse of his wife. He hadthreats ned
10 chastse her and had. in fact. harshy ham
died her. Mrs. Dick also minated that the
relations between the Earl and Professor
Roberts were improper
Mrs Vale who had acted as nurse 10 the
Countess testified that she had known the
Countess 10 be thrown naked from bed by the
Earl. She bad carried her from the floor to an
al dining room and brought her back 20 con
sclOusness.
With the presentation Of this testimony the
evidence for the Countess closed.
SIR CHARLES RUssE1L's ADDRESS.
The audience craned their necks in their
endedvOr 20 see Sir Charles Russell aS he
Great interest was manifested % hear this
celebrated lawyer defend his noble client
from the CHARGES made against him, and there
was not str IN the courtroom as no elO-
quentiy spoke in defense Of the Earl
Sir Charles in substance said that he would
limit himself TO the broad issue OF the ase.
So far as the separation of Countess and i;arl
Russell was concerned, ali tat he would say
was that the lady was AZ liberty 10 leave her
husband wien she liked. The sole ob eot Of
the present suit was 10 force the payment Of
allmony by the Earl.
THE RoBLRTs INCIDENT.
Sir Charles. referring to the Roberts noi-
dent declared that the Countess, thrd ugh
yeiled and obscure inue- do. simply desire TO
wound her husband. She WAS afraid 10 st rke
openly. Why. Sir Charles asked. had tho
other side not made that serious allegation
honestly. traightfOrwardly ana directiyl
Unless the suggestion in connection with
Roberts was meant 20 be treated as a o1raye
charge, to be grayely considered and dpalt
with greater act OF cruelty could not have
been performed than in bringing IL forward.
sir Charles then proceeded 20 resent the
charges of cruelty lie asked the jury nc to
be carried away by clever and engaging no
man telling them a story that was inn-
true in all its essential details-a Won IAN
so perverted rs % put forward the
Kol erts incident in order 20 supp ort
a hopeless case iy odious imputatio rs.
These mputatons sir Charles declared. W ere
made not only against the Earl. but agar nst
another man, whose name and reputst ion
nigh. have been blasted by them il no flad
not stood high 10 tho opinion OF his COL
leagues.
-. Al. . 1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03

The Chinese here are greatly excited, and q
close watch is kept by the foreign authorities
for any symptom of disturbance or outbreak.
TIE Chinese navy is as near tie scene Of
conflict as possible, hut in tue present stage
OF tho struggle is unable % give any aid TO
tie Government, the fighting being wholly in
land.
4 LARGE number Of tie rebels are armed
with Nansor rifles from the arseual at i 90
Yang, and many Of tho lartars are mounted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
MERELY LOCAL." SAYS CHINA.

BrRLIN. Dec. o. Dispatches received here
to-day from Pekin state that 10 is officially
annou ounced there that the reports Of the dis
turbances an Mongolia ARE grossly exaggerated.
The movement. the dispatches add. is purely
q local one and is entirely devoid of danger 20
the mperi j GOvemment.
lt Is but natural that the authorities Of
Pekin should seek 90 minim 70 tie importance
of the movement but it Is the general con
sensus of opinion a, oug those WHO e ac-
Quaintel with the political conditions prevail
ing in China that unless the Government im-
mediately chokes the rebellion. local or not
local the country Will he plunged into q civil
war, the results Of which il would be hard to
prOphosy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03
A RAID oF NILS NrN.

Ite speakership fight hot and the heat
oTea .ug. The mo sigma. event OF the day
Nas iAe raid q Mills men on Sp.inger's
Is members lorman fytlian Wlke and
Asa eIry. went % Springer and asked for a
'.ease o. te for Mills. Springer replied
o.. le was ia candidate of the Illinois De
rAey and expected the support of the en-
ie egation that II ANY lot him il would
=. 1n.n tle rre~pou illlty Springer claims
if-seV d Eo.s
l-o tIg.i a delegation viii meet Friday.
"-tl an e-or. VII ue made o. agree upon
o-' Ok lae three state candidates for House
i.s..-steT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-03

rport Of the Comptroller Of the Cur
sA VS. that ,lrng tie wear endug
''ei ~. 81. 0le tuudre and nine Y
new nauola. banks were organized
.ne ah aggregate capital of 121.70N. 900.
.' rAAinitng q growth largely ia excess IN
' annual average Tor pa. Z years OF the new
''.s tslau .lshcd niuefy-six are located
'l i-e Alssl- sippl flyer and flty-niuo IL
No4iAeIn 9tates. ln number az fail
' t-t present exceeds any proyors
-'s hlt others la,e been moro
u. ''',fols .h point Of capital AND haDilities
.' noirn Tat more than one hall In Num-
i D lle banks which became irsolvent
iAt ihs period covered br tue reuort vye~a
90 a,e4 in two Western States and tLat
'.o failures were chiefly due ~ tbe eiorrs
.'It slce'' slve crop fai ures itis shown
-- oi the total number 0l national b,nls
=. t.'1'N only a14 per cent have become
4''Nl curing pen d Of tyertv-
'"' years ana chat the annual avsr,'o
z" 'irdlto's during that period has cen
. ,"'- &" pm ielh ~ 7 per cent Of their
i"s' 4ia 'il ties The failures recorded are
-Aet upon as tie result of the cOllapse al
s.' po' a'"'iFe spirit which has been gen
.l t"tai'ht ior tie past ve wears preaflv
q" a'ea by tine mo ct - strjnren.
experienced by most VI the natiora
which We tustain cofo,nsrei' 81 ,'''..
t'ns On the w ole tbe ha,i
~ ..' n"uonni system have met the disasters
So o f"Ai ~llA cohmendahle courage and
:, cess aud have demonstrated their ability
N''0' 'He e1igeneies Of general liquida-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-05
That System of Public Improve.
mentS.

ments.
For the LIGHT.l
A system means some definite plan
begun and carried out systematically,
We would like to know what MI. Cal
laghan's system consists in.
An ordinance was passed appropri-
ating a large sum of money, over two
hundred thousand dollars to improve
certain named streets in the eight
wards of the city; so many miles in
each ward, the expense of this i'm
provement was calculated to a cent.
This looked like a system, but what
has become of il?
The money is all gone and only %
miles of streets improved of those
named. the system var a failure 80
far as this part of it is concerned.
Crockett stree was to be opened;
it cost a large sum of money; it is not
opened yet.
The four new bridges form another
part of the sO.called system; they
were to be low truss open bridges, the
one over st. Mary's street is a high
truss country road bridge, and the
air is rite with comment on this
bridge business-they cost double
what they should, &c.
The city hall is another section of
OF the system. 1t was contracted for
under a public letting of bids. The
contractor failed to finish it; he was
required to build it of dressed stone,
when he contracted for rough stone;
the money all went; the city took
charge of the work, without notifying
the contractor and in this way re-
lieved the bondsmen from liability;
the building is still unfinished and
will cost a large sum before 1t is ready
for use. This Is another part OF the
system. The block pavement job is
another part of the system.
The system has cost the people
a half million of dollars to say
nothing of the cost of securing
the managers of the system that costs
nearly half a million dollars more
annually.
The fact is, it is not a system of
improvements but a system of JObbery
that is costing the tax payers an
immense source of wrong.
The people want their business
conducted Systematically; their money
spent economically; their affairs cor
Quoted on business principles. They
are opposed to waste, to iobbery, to
incompetence and recklessness in
other public business.
a BoNIFIDE TAXPAYER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-05

inst I'm from the farm, who didn't
know apy more about q gun than a
horse does about his uncle. For the
working of the howitzer they had
set apart q number of picked men. /
protested. / said / wanted a measur-
ably fair deal.
"'Give me an hour / said, ito drill
these darkies.'
THAT wasn't much time, but it
was better than nothing. They gave
me the hour, and 1 Immediately es-
tablished q school of gunnery and
begun the work of educating nv crew.
Just before the opening of the trial /
gave each darby a dollar, and 1 said
to him. Now, do your best, this
dollar is just to begin on
81 tell you those fellows worked
four to one, and the report went on to
Washington to that effect. Soon af-
ter l got an order for 100 guns. and
that was the first good order I had
ave received. Since that time I
have sold the gun all over Europe,
and should have made o great
deaf of money out of it il each of the
several governments ordering had
stuck to one caliber. The many chang
es in the caliber which we have been
compelled to make have been very
expensive. 1 haven't q doubt that
we have thrown away patterns
and machinery which cost us at least
$500, 600, changes in caliber having |
made the patterns and machinery OBJ
solete and valueless.
"Now, don't go down to the Times |
office and write me up a whiskerless
nOnogenarian," said the Doctor, az
the representative of the Times babe
him good evening. 81 rather like my |
whiskers, you know, because they
me the trouble of shaving, and
rs to the age, if you put it at ~,
where it belongs, you make it quiet
bad as / want it to be.n
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-05
CHILE

Charley Barnes was ashamed tc
show himself on the platform last
night.
Claud's fine red headlight doomed
up immense last night.
Nat. and Joe and Thad. may corral
the poor Mexican voters, but they
cannot work the intelligent, honest,
white man.
The chairman of the finance com.
mittee has come back. Or. Graves
gave him some administration pills
this morning.
The Callaghan smallpox ticket was
nominated by the king himself. Nc
convention of the people had any
hand in it. But the people will TAX
a hand in voting it down.
Captain Schramm will make q clean,
honest mayor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-05

THE Palestine mayor in endeavor-
ing to cane the Rev. Sam Jones got q
backset. Sam is slender, but he is
supple, and got in his work in fine
order. Muscular christianity goes this
inning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-05
Our Columns Are Open.

1t has been stated on the street
that Mr.. Henry Terrell did not sign
the proclamation nominating the ring
ticket. The columns of the LIGHT
are open to Mr. Terrell to explain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-05

-Mahnoke Hotel Bar, refitted and
bright as a daisy. Nothing but first
class goods, polite attention, Lunch
all day. OrTo FIELDER, Propr. 2-3-6m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-05
DRESS GOODS

Hundreds of pieces of medium weight fabrics, in blacl
and leading shades. are now being offered at prices that yo
will hardely be able to duplicate a little later in the season
when there's a sharper demand.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-02-22
Star Valley Items.

Monday evening a number OF young
people assembled at the residence OF
Mr.. aud Mrs. Monks for n
party in honor OF their daughter
Neliie's sixteenth birthday. Dancing,
singing, and the games
played, made the hours speed away
till midnight, when a bountcous sup
per was served, which was duly ap.
preciated, and when at last We de-
parted from the festive scene many
were the kind wishes showered on the
host and hostess for their untiring
efforts in our behalf; and may Miss
Nellie's succeeding birthdays be as
joyous and happy.
Our weather clerk is just now in q
quandary, and gives US all kinds Of
weather in n short space OF time. We
have had but little suow this Winter
in this vicinity, not enough TO insure
a generous supply OF water during
the Summer. There has been con
8 derable sickness in the valley Of late.
Mrs. Julia Armstrong is recovering
from a spell OF illness, and, by the
way, her name WAS accidentally omit
ted rs Chaplain OF the I. o. G. 7.
"Grandma," as she is familiarly called
by the nciGhbors Of our peaceful
valley, has been Chaplain continuous
ly since the organization, and is dear
ly beloved by all.
We learn that L. w. ST. Clair, who
went to Arrowhead Springs, Cali
~fornia, in hopes that n change OF eli
mate would be beneficial To his
health, has not yet noted any i'm
provement.
Miss Ella Crosson. writes from Mis-
souri,, that she is having n pleasant
visit and is rather reluctant to return,
deeming our attractions and modes OF
amusement good for those that are
easily satisfied.
We have had no school this Winter.
but presume it will commence as soon
as the days are a little longer.
Feeding stock and breaking colts
are now the principal occupations OF
the farmers.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-02-22
THE CoRiNTH lanai
Interesting Particulars Concerning n Grsat
Undertaking.

Interesting Particulars Concerning n Grsat
Undertaking.
The Corinth canal, which will sever
the P~eloponncsus from the mainland OF
Greece, and will permit the largcst
ships 10 pass directly from the Gulf of
Athens 70 the Gulf OF Corinth, Is said TO
be rapidly approaching completion. A
recently published account gives ON
interesting particulars concerning the
undertaking.
The work was begun, says the En-.
Rineering and building Record, Bonc
eight years aRo by n French company.
IL was to have been finished IN 1897, but
various troubles delayed Il. and now
1895 Is named ~ the c~arlicst date on
which IL can bc opened for traffic. The
canal will have no locks, but Is level
from end 10 end and Ia perfectly straight.
IL Is 20 he nincty.six feet wide and
thirty-six feet deep. AZ the Corinth end
II Ia crossed by n railroad bridge iGi
feet high, under which the tallcst ships
mny pnss without lowering their top.
mnsts. With the exception OF about
900 yards In the center tho channel. IL IL
said. has already been excavntcd down
10 sea level. and water has been admit
ted for about half n milo at the Corinth
end and half thht distance al the other.
The total cat OF the canal Is rcchoncd
1t : 1870, 1oo. or s~vu. S.,.vt OV0 u mile.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-02-22
The Ladies' Ball.

Promptly at 8 o'clock last night
forty couples arranged themselves in
"line Of march" in the spacious dining
Of the IIepot Hotel, aud to the
strains OF delightful music performed
the evolutions Of the grand march,
led by Mr.. and Mrs. l.. o. Henderson.
Besides those who participated in the
grand march there we're quite n num-
Der present who took an active part
in the subsequent festivities, and it is
safe to say that there were not less
than fifty couples present, rs len sets
were danced at the same time.
II would be useless for ono not
accustomed to such work TO attempt
a description OF the numerous and
beautiful costumes displayed, but
suffice it to say that the exhibition Of
rich and becoming apparel was per.
haps mover exceeded at any entertain
meDt heretofore given in Elko. The
gentlemen, too. should receive a NEED
OF praise for the %elegence Of their
dress, rs this being a ladies' ball they
were the favored guests OF the party.
The festivities were kept up until
about4 o'clock this morning, and tho
universal verdict Of those who were
present is that the Ladies' Ball in
honor Of tho anniversary OF st.
Valentine VAS a complete and pro.
nounced success, and great praise is
accorded to tho ladies in charge for
tho efficient manner in which oyery
detail Of the entertainment was con-
Ju,1nl