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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
INFL JENA IN BERLIN.
The Ravages Have Become so Great a. to
Cause "A Panic.
[By Cahle to The Times. !


BERLIN. Dec. s.-An idea Of the extent OF
the ravages Of influenza in this city may be
gathered from an article which appears in the
Medi2insch Wochenschrift This medical MI
horlty states that during the past week there
have been i0,009 cases OF the disease in Berlin.
The death rate here from influenza il not
high, but thirty of the cases reported have 70.
suited fatally
The residents of Hamburg have become
almost panic stricken at tine wide preya ence
OF the disease in that city The epidemic in
Hamburg Is particularly yirulsnt in its ma
ture. The statistics there show that during
the past week the deaths have been 80 above
the average. This exceedingly heavy in
crease in the mortality Is due entirely 10 a
huenza AMI It's attendant complcat ons.
The Medizinsch MOchenschrift cites as a
curious feature of the disease in France the
fact that IN some parts of that country the
schools and barracks are exempt from the
rayages OF influenza. while private houses are
filled with the infection
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
House OF Renresenfatives.


After the reading and approval of the journal
O. Yesterday proceedings IN the House 10 day.
ir blounr OF Georgia, cha rman of the com
lnlltee that waited Oh the President Yesterday
ana informed him Of the organization Of the
nopse reported that the President had stated
mat he Wouid send a communicable in writing
10 the hOufe today.
he House then on motion OF Mr. RlOunt.
took recess for fifteen minutes 10 await he
erriva OF the President MESSAGE.
Z he conclusion of the recess. Mr. pruden,
me tfeslienl sccretary. appeared and pre-
sented the message, which the reading clerk
proceeded o read
INC re ldent message consumed one hour
an thlrty-hte minu es IN reading Very few
mem ers followed the clerk as he read and
tnero was sigh OF relief wlen u. had finished.
Mr. OlthWaitc. OF ohio, su mitted a resOlu-
non fc erIne the message 10 the committee Of
the whole House on The state Of the Mon nd
pToNdlng Tor It's prnflng This was agreed 20.
Alr. H9lman. Of indiana, mo cd that the
House AL n u until saturday wi the under-
standing 70 10 should adiOuIn on that day
~ houi dong any business until the following
Wednesday.
Tending vote on Mr. Holmans motion Mr..
Miief. OF NlsconslOn Democrat submitted
resolution requesting the opf aker 20 apportion
me committee OF The douse among the several
states according TO reputation end that each
STATE receive 40 least one chairmanship.
ne resolution caused uZz and Mr.. Mil
think the Speaker should not be embarrassed in
TINS way. We have confidence in his ability TO
select ms committees
retore a discussion could take place, Mr.
recMnrldge. Of Kentucky. moved the reference
OF the resolution TO the Committee on Rules
he House then, at e:l5 p. NJ, adjourned until
aturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
HOrBEdDs HERE BEATEN.
Chilian Legislators Who Wanted to Hreak
with the United states Defeated.

IBv taDIo 70 he IlmesI
LONDON Dec 9.-The Times to-day pub
fishes dispatch from It's corresp nient at
Santiago de Chill stating that tho insulting"
notes written 10 the Government bv Mr.
Egan, tho / nited States Minister 70 Chill.
and his own telegrams TO his own
Government caused proposition to lie
made thar Chill suppress her le a.
tion at Washington. This proposition was
discussed at meeting of the ina CO com.
mittee of the House of Representatives last
night and heated debate was had on the
question. The Government declined 10 sup
port the proposal and when the matter was
put to vote those who were in favor of re-
calling the Chilian minister TO the United
States and abolshing the legation at Was :
ington were defeated The Government
made strong fight against the adoption OF
the proposal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

Earl Russell VIII Not Give His Wife Any
Money Until She Apologies.

LONDON. Dec. 9.-The Truth. Mr. Henry
Labouchere's paper. says to day that Earl Rus
sci has determined not TO allow his wife.
tempt to get a judicial separation from him.
any money for her support until she apolo-
gIzes to him for the charges she made against
him. and admits that she herself does not De-
lieye them. Countess Russell has commenced
"A suit against her husband T. recover Is por-
tion Of the t4.OO) she claims she paid into
their Joint account.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

GUTST'q STATION, VA. Dec. Special The
mountains OF Old Virginia are being rapidly de-
velOpel and Will soon he p great section for la
borcrs Q3 Vell as capitalists In this vicinity.
surrounding he naw and growing town of Cue-
burn quito a mum er of valuable coal mines
are being worked. shipping on an average ten
cars per day of the finest quality OF gas and
bItuminOus coal
Besides the enormous development of the
mineral resources. the sounds of saw mills. axes
hammers. carpenters tools, etc, are heard in
hollow and vale, telling trees and preparing
them fOI shipmcnt, which is being done daily
The adjoining towns, Blgstons Cap tlariou.
Virginia city. etc. are making rapid strides to-
ward wealth and prosperity.
Quite q sad accident occurred at an adjoining
town. ClntwOod sOme DAYS since. Rev. John
Chase. a well known and respected citizen. fell
from the second floor Of d house, breaking his
neck.
Ex-senator Creed T. Flanary OF Wise Court
house. has been quite III, but is improving.
LAWYER Henry $. Kent Is spoken OF as Judge
of Wise county. yic3 Miller resigned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
jumped the Track at IA Curve.

Sr1MA. ALA. Dec. 9-Thc sleeping car
"Airgnon' that left New Orleans Yesterday
morning jumped the track when rounding a
curve at Coatopa. In the car were Yernona
Jarbeau and her company. The sleeper
turned entirely over down ten-foot embank
ment. Men. women and children were extri-
Gated from the windows in their night clothes
The car caught fire. tut the flames were
quickly extineuished. Fortunately 40 one
was serionslY inIured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
PRICE TWOCENTS.
FRANCIS DEMAND or BRAZIL.
Must 10 Reparation for the Killing OF Twelve
frenchmen by Tonseca's Agents.

lDy NaDIe 70 mo llmesj
PARIS. Dec. 9.-The French Government
has on hand very serious question with The
Brazilian Government, and steps have been
taken 10 bring them 10 a settlement. Il
Is claimed by the French Gov, rnfneLt
that during the troubles growing out
OF the action of President olseca
IN dissolying the Brazilian Congre aud
assuming the dictatorship twelve trenchmen
were killed IN Rio JsneIro by agents O. On
SEGA. The French consul at RIO Janeiro has
been instructed by his Government to demand
OF tne feixotto government reparation tor
the killing of these men.
q. NO > JANEIRo. Dec. 9.-The situation in the
state OF Rio Janeir0 is becoming critical The
opposing parties are arming them selves.
Governor Portfolio holds Nietheroy.
ihe lnsur-ent have established q Proyi-
sional Government and have selected Para
hyoa as their capital. They are organic no
Ior an attack on Nictheroy. The Govern
ment IS apathetc. The report Of the ia lure
OF an important railway company will be an.
nounced tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
SAILORS FIGHT WIN KNIVES.
Three Badly Cnt Before the Combatants We're
Separated.
by Gable to The Times.l

LONDON, Dec. "a bloody ARRAY between
seamen occurred to-day at the Mill Wall docks.
Three Prussian and four English sailors be.
came involved in a quarrel and from words
they came quickly to blows. The fight was q
most desperate one and the bystanders who
thought 1t nothing more than a usual sailors
row. were horrihed when they saw the men
draw knives and commence 10 stab and slash
each other The onlookers were AFRAID
10 interfere with the desperadoe aud
the latter fought with the lerocity
of ssvages. One OF the Englishmen named
Swain was killed by stab wound in the
neck. Another Englishman named Baker
also received a stab wound q at Will prob
ably result fatally and a third one name
Cooper was very seriously cut by the knives
of the russians.
The police were notified of the fighting but
did not arrive IN time TO prevent iatal end
ing to the atfray. They did, however. arrest
the Prussians
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
ELECTIONS ~ MAssACHUsErrs.
Voting for Municipal Tickets Throughout
the State.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Dec. 9--The city
voted for license yesterday by 342 majority
ChEIsEA, Mass. Dec. 9.-Converse. Kepub-
lican. and the entire Republican ticket except
one councilman we've eloo ted yesterday Con-
verses plurality. 768. The city voted no
license by a ma ority of AZ.
B0sroN. Dec. 9.-There were no politics in
the Cambridge city election YESTERDAY. the
great intere centering in the license te. At
$3.50 this morning. when the yict ny for no
license was no longer in doubt. the church
bells were rung. the pastors pulling the bells
themselves.
SALEM. Mass. Dec 9-Mayor Rantoul was
reelected yesterday by 8 8 plurality There
were no politics IN the contest. 1he major
ity for license is 032.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
i Strange Manner Of Suicide.

SUSBuRY. Pa. Dec. Mrs. Sedenski. who
so. committed suicide last night bv HANGING
herself 10 the water-pip In her cell @rIe
pipe was only two feet from the iloor. but the
woman rolled over and over until She sue
ceeded in strangling herself with tho tape she
had secured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
Pension fora confederate lyido,v.

WAsHIgGTov. Dec. 9.-Mrs. Thomas for.
merly the widow # a Confederate soldier.
ha, eel granted Federal pension. Her frs,
husband WAS Edward Morris who died in
the Confederate service curing tie war. She
veteran. who died two years ago. The Pen
sion ureau says that this is tie first case of
the kind on record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
Blank shots st the British.
by Cable % the Times.l

LONDON, Dec. "a dispatch received hero
from Rangoon n town Of india and capital Of
British Burmah. SAYS that the Chinese have
fired a number OF blank shots at tue British
post recently established on the Nampoung
stream and are strengthening their own
stockade on the other side of the river Seri-
Gus trouble is apprehended and the authori-
ties have dispat ned reinforcements IRON
Bhamo. Burmese town forty miles west of
the Chinese frontier T. the British position.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
DEATH or DIR. TRANCIs DONALDSON.
One of Baltimore's Leading Physicians and n
Prominent Specialist.

Prominent Specialist.
BALTIMORE. Dec. 9.-Dr. Francis Donald
son. professor of diseases Of throat and ches.
III the University Of Maryland, and one of the
II st dstingr ished physicians in Baltimore.
died to-day IL the sixty-ninth year Of his age
DR.. Donaldson had been sick for several
months past and few weeks ago his cOndi-
ton was regarded as critical. lie rallied,
however ana hopes We're entertained that
lie might again be able TO leave the
house. but relapse occurred and
to-day the end came. The cause OF his death
was kidney trouble. Or. Donaldson was q
graduate Of the University Of Maryland
and had also visited the great Euro
pean centres OF medical education. He
wrote large number of articles for
medical periodicals and was q member Of the
lea ing medical societies OF the country. He
filed the chair Of physiology for a long time
at the University of Maryland but during the
past few years confined his attention as a
teacher 10 his spe calty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
New Richmond Burned.

81. PAUL. Dec. 9.-The town of New Rich
mond. about forty miles east Of here on the
Chicago and Mort western railroad, was in n
blaze last night and many thought it would
be wiped out of existence At midnight the
mayor telegraphed tor assistance and fire
company was at once sent ont. The fire was
got under control late this forenoon 4 block
on the west side of Main street in the bust
ness part OF the city is now a smoking ruin
leaving only four business houses. lie loss
will reach $4,000; insurance estimated at
SIS 0OD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
RoYAL oBsEQUIEs IN PARIs.
Distinguished Persons Attend tho Funeral
Services Over Dom Pedro.
by Cable 10 The Times.i

IBy IeDIo 20 Jhe Iimes.I
PARIS. Dec. o.-The royal obsequies over
tho remains Of Dom Pedro. ex-Emperor of
Brazil, took place to-day at the Madeleine.
where the remains were taken last evening,
and were attended by "A number of members
OF royal families. leading celebrities promi-
nent citizens. members of the various diplo-
matte corps and nearly all the officers OF the
military household OF President Carnot. in
cluding General Brugere. who represented
the French president
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
A Gnyal of Georgin Pine

SAvANNaH. Ga, Dec. 9-Sayannab is 10
present to Speaker Crisp gayel made Of
Georgia pine. handsomely carved and fin
be a beautiful souvenir from the home Of his
youth. A committee of prominent citizens
will carry it to Washington In few daYs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
Postmaster Charged with Emberrlement

RoAsoKr. Va, Dec. 9.-E. b. Simpson
postmaster al Tincastle. Botetourt county.
i under arrest. charged with embezzllng
some five hundred dollars of postofiice funds
Simpson appeared this morning before nlted
States Commits ioner Rhodes in this city and
waived examination. He was held in two
thousand dollars bail tor the grand Jury.
Simpson claims the money Was stolen while
he was i'll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

position 10 tho free coinage of silver. and his
advice that both the : arifi act and me existing
silver legislation le given fair trial. were re-
ceivcd without any indications OF surprise by
the senators who disagree with him on these
points.
The senator's from the Northwestern States
gave close hearing 10 that portion OF the message
which characterized the change in the method
of choolna pres ential electors rscently
adopfed by the state Of Michigan a. an unfor-
tunate and even q threatening episode and his
suggestions that the mode Of choosing olestors
amendment an that means should be taken to
eliminate gCrfymandcring Immediately on
the close OF the reading or tho message Mr..
Plumb or han as, moved an adjournment and
81 .l5 inc Senate adjourned until to-morrw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
The story Discredlted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Rureau Of In.
dian Affairs has not received any advices fron,
the Indian agent in regard to the reported
outbreak anon the Cheyennes on Tongue
river. and does not place crelence in the
story, as Indian agents have instructions 10
inform the bureau f any outbreak among the
Inllnns NJ the Areneles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
Killed by the Collapse OF Building.

LEmoHroS. Pa. Dec. "A frame building
that was being erected FOR an ice-house col
lapsed here yesterday afternoon and two men
were killed and five seriously injured. The
names of the two men killed were Thomas
Arner. contractor. of Franklin. Pa. and Oscar
Heilman, of this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

BosToy. NJ sss. Zee. 9-The fre-cracker
house Of Masten. OF Welson Sweet street. was
blown up at u 45 this afternoon. One man was
killed and four injured. The explosion was
heard al over the city. Most of the en-
ployes ere at dinner Three out of tie four
buildings comprising the works were burned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

Sr. PrTERsRuEC. Dec. 9.--During tho
course Of a banquet yesterday at which the
Gar presided in honor of the feast of st.
George lie referred 70 the situation OF affairs
in Europe. and said that he was greatly
pleased with 1t because 1t was entirely OF .
pacific character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
Speaker Crisp Congratulated.

New YORK. Dec. 9.-1he Cosmopolitan Club.
including a number OF prominent members of
the Press Club. Twilight, Commonwealth and
other clubs, AZ its dinner tonight. unani-
mously passed resolutions congratulatine
Hon. Charles L. Crisp and his lieutenant,
Hon. Amos j. Cummings. upon the result Of
the contest for Speaker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

GRrrssILLE. MISS. Dec. 9.-Forest Thom-
as. colored. was hanged here at 1885 yesterday
afternoon tor the murder OF Hayward Bryant,
colored. ut Lake Washington in November.
1880. Thomas concealed himself in ambush
and fired upon Bryant as he was passing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 9.-Comptroller of the
Currency Lacey has sent to General B. +.
Fisher. receiver Of the Spring Garden Bank.
a demand on the stockholders for 100 per
cent. assessment on each share of capital
stock held by them at the time Of the banks
failure. the assessment aggregating $780, 900,
10 be used in payment of the debts of the
bank.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
THE TINES ENTERPRISE.
How it is Appreciated by the Pulaskians.
General Mention.

PULASKI Va. Dec. s.-lSrecial'-TH TINES
was welcomed here this morning at l1:34 by a
host of eager readers. 1t is great luxury TO
hear from Richmond, Virginia. America. En-
rope, Asa and Africa before noon each day.
Congr6tuatlon and aest wishes for The TINES
as II enters this new and exciting ncld for wide
awake journalism. len thousand new sub
scrlbers should add their approval.
yesterday was court day, aad there was a
large crowd ~ attendance. 1 he court was busy
with criminal trials Judge Hudson, the pres
ent county Judge. was Endorsed for reelection
by large majority Of the citizens present,
9nd ms reappolntment Will give general salts
A Prohibition club was formed here last night.
Nhne III iOrslng prohibition cmphatlcally the
memt err put themselves Oh record as earnestly
opposed 10 any candidate. lrOhibiuOnlst or not.
VINO was IN favor OF the Force bill.
he lmpO ing bull ing OF the Loan and Trust
Company Is a out ready for occupancy.
Nh l. s. Calpe VINO has been quite sick, is
out again. NO man is more missed from busi-
DC circles.
Miss Mary Eldridge has been forced TO miss
her music scholar for some days an was
Thought 10 be threafenei with fever. She Is re-
ported much better to-day.
Dr. ram lit continues unWell, but is seen in
his buggy every day.
he Confederate Vets will have their dinner
on the first day Of Januarr. in addition 20
others heretofore mentioned in IHE IIM.s
sp1Dd 90 sentiments. Dr. Wiley, or salem VIII
he asked 10 respond to q toast 20 III Con-
fedCrato surgeon. He will DO the Present duy
as he has alwaEs done the duties OF peace and
old soidlcr rs in this section VINO learned ~ love
him during the war and no love him still. He
Will have @ royal welcome
Real estate Is acuye in our market. The
weather con lnues glorious, and with TIE
7 MIS- before noon oiseach day everybody is
happy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

NrwroBr News. Va. Dec. 9.-Ihere WAS a
brilliant marriage at the Baptist church here
to-day at 3 ci0ck l.. ". Mr.. Lewis G. Host
and Miss Abbie Jones were the contracting
parties. The church was beautifully deco
rated with overRreCns. cut flowers
and pOtted plants. With the mel
lowed light through The stained windows
the effect was exceedingly pleasing. Mr. j. "
Cosby of Kentucky, acted as best man. with
Miss Willie h. LYONS, of Berkler, as bridesmaid.
The ushers were Messrs. y. Outen. ". l. Jones.
ldloe DlorccOck and Archie Host. ". J.. Wood.
pastor Of the church, Oniciated. Mrs. W. L..
Wood furnished the music, playing Ien-
dessOhn's " edding arch.
The bride was prettiy attired in q neat trev-
cling suit a. brown cloth. lha couple LEFT on
the afternoon train for an extended trip, includ-
.ng incinnati. Chicago and other points. hey
were the recipients of many beautiful and use
iul presents
sad accident occurred in the yard here yes
terday A colorci brakeman was caught under
q car and hai his head and limbs crushed into
shapeless mass. The unfortunate man was from
ScOttsYll.e.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

Immediately after the opening proceedings
uaior, sherman and Harris The committee
q .u ed hy the senate 90 inform tue presi-
dent that Congress was organized anq ready
o. receive any communication from him re
IDret that they had DISCHARGED that dutv and
lnAi ihe lrctident would communicate mes
tge ln writing
A pause of some minutes ensued before AS
hsiaut-~ secretary Iruden was announced with
We residents message.
The reading OF the message was commence I
ut secretary NcCoOk a. l2:2i and lasted ncarlv
a. hour aud half Senator'S listened To the
message with more than customary Manifesto
A.ls VI interest.
lnE POINTS OF INTEREST
he points in regard 10 our foreign relations,
Which seemed 10 attract particular attention.
LtAflhf sea seal question had reached point
10 oniy remained Tor Great ritaiu and
& t-e Onlcd otaies TO select the arbitrator; the
Aii assertion OF tho Monroe doctrine IN con
lecuon with the boundary dlsprt9 be-
."eeh 'reat Britain and Aeuoluea.
-e nasty manner in which The facts
m .l,.l.em 0I,efhs massacre were presented by
1 te4lah ,ieFci inmeni, and the rccOmmenda-
ioi mat the United .laics courts lie given
fe..s"cNoh over ohcnsos committed against
'D'..+Hei domlcAe0 n iho United states: the
t,..l. .oh OF me curse pursued ly the iniied
states Minister ln tnil ami lie s.ateTlent tbst
'"' tly OF he thlliau GOVcrunent to fbc re-
S.t.' io rei araiion for the killing Of tbo I}aiti
A''ie sailors had been made ina eo ATTENTIVE a
zone ilat mo- notice had been taken If - i,,t ,e
D.l..q STATES was now waiting the completjonof
Ion. Il, ,.ellsaiion before taking further ac
CD3' ihe promise OF The CORE .ponlenco IN fhe
e..ah i.li.ah question and the intimafiou thot he
n.ll ~, ert rtondcnce with Germany on me rnest
-. u question WAS not yet ripe FOR publica
yi va iii INA ION OF probable serious froubln
doinl, d'n = hlha; the suggestion that continued
80, H. ,ilhg oi the Jews expelled from Russia in
~ 49, Dnltel aics would be- neither good for
'.,n, nof Tor the United States and the recon.
Nonlstion Tor Government Endorsement of
Nicaragua canal bonds. ''''"' u
WORE CONSPICUOUS THAN USUAL.
M was remarked ihlt the discussion in the
io..e.' ~ eppfis o. tac treasury War favv
oon.,,ii eha mt riar dopar,ments was more
Il LEA en fuailon and decisive expression of on1nion
az 'i'Sioenls lniimation Of his continued op-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

COLUMBIA. s. c.. Dec. 9.--Ths Legislature
this afternoon elected John l.. McLAurin, os
Marlboro, Attorney General.