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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
"The Chimney ofHeIl."

{. II. Webb has Just returned from iOm
months outing in the wilds Of Mexico and
the Central American States. lie visited
the city Of the M0ntezumas, and pointed fol
the lofty peak above.
"The train drops one at the station OF
Popocatapetl,v said he, "where you get a
guide and burrOs, blankets, and provisions
Then YOU trail to the base Of the volcano,
and on up its steep zigzags, where the
timber and vegetation is thick and
cool, bubbling springs numerous, until
the timber line is passed. J 0u
travel miles 70 advance one. When
we reached that line the snow came down
TO meet the stunted trees. Then we camped
and the guide shot a mountain goat and
we heard the Mexican lions in the dark.
Next morning the buTrOs were left behind.
and with blankets and provisions we packed
on. A binding snow-storurcb cbliged another
camp, and the next morning we pointed
for the great crater.
"At midday the yawning bowl was
reached. 1t is probably 2j0 feet across and
800 feet deep, with bottom pierced with
tunnels like a gigantic sponge. Outside
was all snow and ice. Ten steps inside all
frost vanishes; the thermometer leaps up
seventy degrees. AT the ragged hps OF th's
,chimney of hell the suide is on his knees
imploring the protection of Santa Maria.
IA cross the crater and fiye hundred feet
above rises the lone spur. II Is covered
with snow and ice. 1t took us an hour and
half 10 make the perilous ascent, but we
made the trip and stood on the highest icy
spur. -,
more hazardous than the ascent. Dark
ness and a fearful snow-storm caught us
500 feet below. We had to camp in the
snow. but the next morning made quick
trim 10 timber line, where we found our bur
ros. and soon reached the base. where We
could look back and see that icy peak
rachins into a naked sky.-Fort Worth Ga
zaffQ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22

Mount Nssuvius without a guide. Efforts
were made TO induce him 10 change his lie.
termination, out he started up the mountain
| alone on Moncay and has not been seen
since.
At a large Socialist mass-mesiing held In
Saragossa, Spain, Tuesday, the orators OF the
day declared, amid considerable applause.
that II was utterly impossible for Socialists
10 realize their Ideal form Of government ex-
oept by revolution,
Tho theatrical censors Of Franse have. TO
The disgust OF many interested forbidden the
production Of play founded on ia File
Eliza published In 1873 by NJ. NJ. EdOuard
Louis Antoine and Jules Alfred HuOt dc
Goncourt.
Adyices from Toxic, the capital Of Japan,
say that the rouse of Parliament has been
destr0yed by nre. II was spaciOus. wooden
building, which was only opened by the Mi
kado In November last,
The st. Petersburg NOvoe Vremya urges
Russia To seize the Pamir Plateau. the extern
siye taOle land Of Cenirai ~ sia, called by the
natives the Roof Of the World" =" In order to
prevent the British from occupying IT,
Russia has protested. through It's German
AGENT, against the harboring and employ
ment OF Nihilists by the Bulgarian Govern
ment
The Emperor Of Germany Tuesday granted
an audience 10 the new Brazilian Minister.
SenhOr ftajuba, upon the occasion Of the pre-
sentati On Of that Minister'S credentials.
The town hall and tribunal at Saint Mar
tin de- Re. on the east coast Of the Island OF
Re, were burned yesterday.
Arrangements are now completed for the
opening, early in March, of telephone COM
municatiOn between Paris and London.
The viscount Folkstone, son and heir Of
the Earl Radnor, was married In London
Monday TO Miss Julian Balfour
The Russian government will dismiss all
the swedish officers from the Finnish mill
tary forces and put Russians In their places.
The Austrian socialists have determined 10
make another strike in May for a May labor
holiday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22

From Rome comes news that prominent
italian a a1herents Of the Holy see are mucb
DISSATISFIED with the recent wholesale dls-
missai by the Pope OF Italian servants al the
Vefi.ap. and that his Holiness has received
= hint thnt IL would be for his interest 10
dismiss the foreigners VINO nave peeu GU
gseed in the places Of the dismissed itaIans.
Ihe motive for dismissal was said 10 De that
II mai come to the knowledge Of the Pope
maj the Italian Government had several spies
among the servants In the Vatican
M. announced in Rome that Mgr. Ferrata
.,ttt n,ohably replace Mgr. Rotelii AS the
psnal Nuncio al Paris upon the creation ol
Mgr Roteln as Cardinal. hgI. reriutS, u
Is said. when be assumes a, .ne au no,,c, ~ 's ~,
sr,a,JsLtn between tire vatican and the
Frcnch Reuublic In accordance Win tne
yieNsh hi 6y Cardinal Lavigerie.
Aav,ces from Perth. the capital Of Western
A,,stralia. state that the 1rst Parliament ol
fbat colony has been opened. IN nLsypen
sSd,es, The Governor. sir FREDERICK
n1onas n1oio, q. M. a., asked tho Legislature u
a',,l,o,i1e "a loan OF fl 200 00', 70 De spent IN
s.,,,dino RAILWAYS and upon other pubic
works. A..
the health OF Mr. Charles Bradlaugb. ths
ooted free. thinker and rpemoer y. Iain ~.
ment for Northampton: aoes ,sceiysd o i from hi hi,
ps.XSs,da ore far from encouraging MI. brad-
e,,'.,, has MOI been aDle 70 sleep since we1
,n.s,ax ,a.s', last and ID now In very exhausted
condition, u..,.
as,e oermsu newspapers print warm eulo'
- ~ the late George bancfoit' mI. Dan
croft was-on terms teS o. 10 a" whom he wrote il
VIII ,s,,,,a, 1870. that he thanked his stars ina
.'c'o,.'es a. a time when such men hs BIS
n,nr ne ny1 and King William OF Prussia lived.
r,,g,tsb gentleman. whose name 10 ap
,,.,sntly ~ not known, decided 70 sscsn'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
HE KISSED AMISS.
Adventure Of a Young Man which Made
His Life Miserable.

One Of the sweetest and prettiest Of this
years debutantes has been engaged for over
month % a well known society man. Not
night passes that he does not call 10 see
Aer aud she generally meets him at the
door With a Kiss and am a1ectiOnate en-
brace which be always returns with in-
ierest.
few nights ago be had very disagree
able adventure. lie did not tell Of II him
sell but the young lady told a bosom friend,
who told another friend, and 30 Il went un-
il % nually reached the ears Of town
iaiker. The night was cold and disagree
able. lie had an engagement at O'Clock,
sl went 10 the home Of his llancee earlier
Than usual. lie reached the door and found
Inst The gas had not been lighted.
The bell was pulled. A light and airy
slep Was heard tripping rapidly down the
Steps, aud his beart beat rapidly as he
thought Oi those dear arms that would be
around bis neck IN few short seconds.
The door was thrown open. His arms were
lnrown around her fair neck. lie placed
BIS hand gently under her fair chin, raised
j and imprinted several kisses upon her
ips. lie WAS rather surprised that bis
Aisses met not with their usual response.
The door was closed. his oyercoat re-
moved, and be turned, struck match ana
hl me gas. He then turned 10 take bis
- eetheari again 10 bis arms, when he wae
helnned " see the black house-giri instead
:" Ole sweetheart. Az the same time a mer.
~ laugh n0ated down the steps. lie rushed
y The parior and hid himself. His life u
D-iug made miserable ever since the Joke be
came pubgic.-l.Oulsflile P0st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
MY Lady at Dinner.

A restaurant is the best place 70 discover
finely drawn lines. The lines are not drawn
by the prescribed social rules, but are light
ened by individuals themselves. 4 public
room for dining is about the only place
where all classes meet on a level. The entree
is gained into the most exclusive restaurant
by simply a semblance of Tespectability.
Eating il the one thing in the daily routine
where even the greatest dissember j.
thrown of bis or her guard. 1t is the one
thing that betrays the early advantages or
disadvantages and natural refinement. \
half-hOurs study in this place Of the coh-
glOmeratiOn who occupy the seats at the
different tables is an education not 10 bee
neglected. The women who laugh and talk
to attract attention are dsagrecable, but
soonest forgotten.
The most amusing woman is the one who
studies etiquet from books. She never
forgets herself for an instant, nor does she
forget her husband. She makes the waiter
dance around to fill their order, and she
orders all the French dishes with a prOuun-
citation that makes the waiter resort 20 the
most despaIring broken English. She i'm
presses upon the waiter and the table neigh
bOrs that she knows how 10 order dinner.
She commences with "hluo points
and goes on down the line b black
coffee, and takes particular pains tO
order the delicacies that come illu-
minated with silver tureens over
alcohol lamps. Then she orders creme de
mint, but through the meal has depended
upon beer for an appetizer instead OF wine.
Her superior knowledge of what is proper
crops out most forcibly when the poor hus-
band decides ne will have a tO0thpick in his
own way, no matter what comes of it. lie
reaches over and grabs il and commences
l.
Madame Etiquette forget herself. She
nudges him in his ribs and whispers some
thing 10 him. lie takes up his napkin and
holds it before his mouth and glances slyly
around to see If any one has noticed the
nudge. No one has.-Chicago Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
Mr.. BANCROFT'S FUNERAL.
simple but Impressive Services Over the
Late Historian.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 20.-The fune
raj services in this city of Mr. George
/ Bancroft, the historian, were held this
morning at st. Johns church at
IL O'Clock. Although the services were
Of the simplest possible description,
vet they we're more than usually i'm.
pressiye. The little church was filled
with people, the large msjority Of them
prominent in official or social circles, and
the presence Of representatives Of the two
DEPARTMENTS of which Mr.. Bancroft was
secretary in turn and of the foreign Govern
ments at whose courts Mr.. Bancroft had
represented this country as minister gave a
semi-oficial tone AMI added dignity.
Through the morning hours the body OF
the historian, diplomat, and statesman lay
In a handsome casket in the large drawing
room OF the II street home, almost buried
in magnificent flowers. Among these
gifts was a simple wreath Of camelia
leaves and lilies Of the valley,
tied with bow of white ribbon,
fl9m the President, and elaborate spray
of white roses, ivy. lilies Of the valley and
peace palms from Vice-President Morton, Z
magnificent wreath tied with red and black
ribbons from the Emperor of Germany. Be
sides these there was a wreath Of ivy and vio-
lets, with white and pink roses and maiden
hair fern from the grandchildren; wreath
Of roses from Colonel Bliss, Mr.. Bancrofps
stepson; lilies Of the valley, violets, roses,
orchids aud peace palms from Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Carroll. and roses and ivy from Mr..
and Mrs. Letter.
The following committee was appointed
10 represent the American Historical Asso-
citation at the funeral Hon. John A. King,
Judge Alexander b. Hagner, Senator Hoar,
DR.. u. Brown Goode, General II. ID. Mussey,
Mr. A. Howard. Clark, Colonel John Hay.
Mr.. John G.. Nicolay, Mr.. Henry Strong, As
sistant Secretary j. X. Solely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
THEY Tried AGAIN.
An Interesting Controversy About Kiss-
ing, and How IL was Done.


Miss Elizabeth was a very peculiar wo
man. She had great deal OF sense. Not
that she was different from other women in
this respect, but she had so much Of it that
II surprised many young men.
One day young Robinson went to call ON
her. Young Robinson was also very sensi-
bic. He aud Miss Elizabeth were well
matched. They could talk togeth sr on any
number Of subjects, and they knew Just
when and where to stop, just what TO say
and what. not 10 say. On this particular
day there was a long story in the afternoon
papers about person known rs Jack the
kisser, who bothered many young women
and girls in the streets by catching them
and kissing them.
Miss Elizabeth said that she did not think
that girl could be kissed by any man un-
less she wanted him to kiss her. Robinson
said that any man could kiss a woman by
brute force. Miss Elizabeth said that was
all nonsense.
"I'll tell you what we'll do,' said Robin
son. "lou are certain that a man cannot
kiss a woman unless she is party 10 the
kissing. | am certain that a man can. We.
you and !, will try it,"
Miss Elizabeth said that she didn't see
any harm in that, so Robinson began 10 try
TO kiss ber After several minutes and
trials he succeeded, and she, seeing that it
was useless 10 combat him further, gave in
and let him kiss her all he wanted to.
When ii was all over Miss Elizabeth had
an inspiration.
"l'll tell you what well do said Miss
Elizabeth. "My foot slipped that time.
Wen try it over again.'-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
Sfreef.Car CourteaY.

"Iet me of at FOrty-First street, II you
please" she said to the conductor.
Then she caught hold Of the strap and
stood up in the crowded car tor the next
two miles. At Fortielh street gentleman
who had been deeply absorbed in bis news
paper suddenly looked up, saw the lady
and exclaimed with much indignation:
HAS nobody offered you seat, madam
| hope you have not been standing long
TAKE mine."
THANK YOU" she said, with a grateful
smile. ut isn't Necessary. | get OIL at Ih'
next crossing"
Then the gentleman, with glance OF Sc
we're repr0of around him, became absorbed
in his newspaper again, aud all the othel
men in the car felt perceptibly smaller. i
is easy to gain reputation for politeness !
you only know how.-Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
THE STATES FARMERS.
What They Have Yielded During the Past
Year,

WELDON, n. c., Jan. 2l.-lSpecial. The
report Of the Directors of the North Caro-
lima penitentiary has just been made rela-
tive to Che States farms near this town.
From the report the following interesting
figures are cleaned, showing that farming
pays, and that these farms have yield
ed the State good returns. The total
estimated value Of the crops is
over $50, 600. On these farms last year
they raised 600 bushels wheat, 415 bales
cotton. 200 bushels sweet and 500 bushels
Irish potatoes, 1900 bushels corn, 10000
pounds of fodder, 400 bushels onions, $4,000
pounds annual clover, and other yegeta-
bles. These farms worked last year %
mules and 10 tOrses. They have l75 hogs,
II cows and - sheep, valued at So, 222.yj
Tools, machinery, &C., valued at S4,6O477;
other values, $l,027.7l. The whole value
of all the above, including buildings, bric!.
&C., is put at SIS, ,933 4S. After deducting
expenses the report shows net profit OF
$13,91l.34. The number of cOnvicts worked
was about l95. Average number of days
worked per month was 1851. Eight con-
victs died last year, and seventeen escaped
Sixty-two served out their sentence and
were discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22

Electric BrevitIes.

Alrices from sydney, Australia, say that
a sensational scene was witnessed during "a
Performance hy Mrs Potter and HyTle Bel
lew tu tcr1 and leauicr The curtain had
fallen ou the first act. when John Payne a
seaman uf a M -. Orlando, sprang on the
>'. g.. drew "a revolver and shot himself in
fI, HDd men. lie fen heavily forward
breaking one of tic electric iOOt1ghts, The
psrf0r aucc WAS continued Mrs. Potter
Vas much upset by the event. but struggled
'rayeiy though 90 the end. Payne died soon
afterwards.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has de-
rIlri case in favor of Mrs. Mary Navarro
Nee Anderson. ON her last thc1trlcal tom
under Abbey management she was booked
fu riaV no Louisville at the Masonic Temple
controlled Dr Bourlicr Bros. The engagement
was caucfllel on the day OF her arrival ana
~l. pllytd go Macaulsy's. The Beurhefs
sued nor fYr $50, Joss ln advertising, etc.
The lower court decided that Abbey was Ice
-r0nsIhl-. 10 anybody, and the decision is
sustained
Nrs. Melvin White. Of Wheaton, Wis. who
in, ina trance Twenty-Five days, rcce wing
r0 uourlshmeut of but small quantities OF
mills. has revived She still lies motiOnless
with tle eyes closed, but she opens them
when t0li ~ iu SO, ana responds freely To
0u ,tious. hf SAYS She has been conscious
aII tHv Nmr. The lady physician IN charge
sots the m.uf is an obscure brain lesion.
rIe thn1s .he patient viii recover.
I'c falant senate hes laid on the table q
f.Ih. IrNnflullou LOT an tAult
nf HUama - . .Our,ts and industries al the
IS .'ls fur ln Chicago. Ine senate TOOK
OH. position iuat II tine Elections OH became
H IaW 10 would so iulue the Statc ihat III
would hc useless 90 spend money 10 IVY 10 IN
dlec immigration. The vote was unanimous
As Miss Je. sic Gilbert. of lanhury, Conn
was sitting in her room az her residence, on
Grand street. Tuesday. She WAS suddenly
seized from behind aui bound and gagged pN
an unknown man. AFTER finding that she
could make uI ourcry. he began 70 ruus1ck
the house. bat took nothing except 500 ln
money. The gri managed 20 undo her bonds
and gave au alarm.
Tlegrand jury of Chattanooga has returned
tr Indictment of murder in the hrst degree
IeaIust Judge a. Warder,who shot his som
.U-iiW last sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
A Very Poor Estate.

An Acquaintance who has recently moved
10 this city from the East tells me this
amusing incident: "A few years ago a
widow died leaving one child, q young girl
Of thirteen, alone in the world. Subsequent
ly nv friend was appointed administrators Of
the estate and guardian OF the child. A few
DAYS after the performance OF the prelimi-
nary obligations be requested that he be re-
leased from the duties of administrator.
sNonsense.' said the Oficial 10 whom he ap-
pied; the estate must be looked after. Ii Is
small, and the child must have a protector,
and | see no reason why you should worry
YOURSELF yes there is "a reason why !
should worry myself replied my friend. i
can't administer this estate. as there IS no
need of 1t. 1t would he cruel for me to at
tempt such thing
"'Cmely exclaimed the Register clerk in
amazement. Why what does the estate
consist oir
"sA bottle Of castor oil,' answered the
administrator as he turned away."-N. Y.
Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
WASHINGTON AND LEE.
This University Is to Establish Another
Scholarship.

LEXINGTON, Va, Jan. 2l.-LSpecial.l +
Washington and Lee University is to have
another scholarship. The old Franklin So
ciety has dissolved by a vote Of thres-fourths
Of its members, and the money realized
from the sale of its real property and its val
liable library, which has been accumula-
ting nearly three.quarters Of a century, 10
to he turned over TO the Washington and
Lee 10 establish a scholarship for the beneht
Of young men Of Rockbridge county, TO be
known as the Fianklin Society" scholar
ship. IL is to be perpetual. This Society
was established in 1916, and has on It's rolls
the names of General Il. +. Lee, Commodore
NJ. +. Maury, Governor John Letcher, 1. D..
Jackson. Judge John Randolph Tucker,
General +. II. Smith, and many others, In
Guiding college professors whose names are
dear 10 the thousands OF students and ca
diets who have attended school here In the
past. The total valuation Of the property Is
5000 Judge W. y. Houston Is the last
president. and Colonel John A. X. warner
is the secretary and treasurer, who signed
up the papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
MARRIED tNTHE HILL CITY.
Two l.ichmonders Plight Their Troth In
Lynchbarg-Reported Murder.

Two l.ichmonders Plight Their Troth In
Lynchbsrg-i;eported Murder.
LYNCHBURG. VA, Jan. 2l.-ISpecial.l !
One Of the prettiest marriages of the new
year was that solemnized at the Church OF
the Holy Cross this morning. the contract
ing parties being MIR. Joseph y. Heinde and
Miss Teresa Doterty, both OF Richmond.
The altar and chancel were beautifully
decorated. and the sacred editice was well
filled with friends of the couple in this city,
as well as with many from Richmond. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Father
McGurk, who. at It's conclusion, gave the
couple some timely advice, after which he
pronounce the papal benedictiOn.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. Martin
c. DOherty. Of Richmond, and a sister OF
Mr.. Frank Doherty. Of the firm Of Doherty 4
Fortune, OF this city. She has been here
some time on a visit TO her brother. The
groom is popular Young business man OF
Richmond, and is member Of the firm OF
Heinl d Co.. machinists, of that city.
A special this morning brings the news
of the murder Of the mail carrier between
Big St~ne Gap, Va. and Whitesburg, Nv.
and the robbery Of the mail pouch. The
carrier had been missing since the last
heavy snow, and was not found until
Thursday. He had been shot twice. There
is no clue to the nurderers.f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-22
OFF FOR ELIZABETH CITY.
NORFOLK MILITARY TO ASSIST
IN THF OYSTER PIRATE WAR.
Richm onders Plight Their Troth I'm
Lynchburg-A Mail Carrier Reported
Killed-washington and Lee University
Observation-Disclosures Events.

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 2l.-lSpecial.] i
A detachment ofthe Norfolk Light Artillery
Blues left for Elizabeth city this morning,
by order Of Governor Mckinney, to assist
the North Carolina State troops in driving
oyster pirates from the waters Of the eastern
part OF the State. The detachment,
which consistedsof the men under COM
mand Of Captain NJ. G. Keeling, carried one
cannon, and sixty rounds Of ammunition.
The Blues reported TO Colonel Wood. in
command Of the North Caroline State
troops. lie accepted the loan Of their can
non, but decided that there was no necessity
for their remaining, for as yet there is no
danger Of the dredgers fighting.
The vessels Of the White Squadron are
rendezyousing a. Norfolk, preparatory to
starting on the c. dise for the West Indies.
The flagship CAicago arrived at the navy
yard this morning, firing the usual salute TO
the commander Of Che yard as she steamed
up the harbOr. The salute was returned
from the United States receiving ship
Franklin. The Atlantic and Yorktown are
already at tle yard. The fleet will put TO
sea in day or two.