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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
SOUTHERN CITIES.
Some Facts and Figures Showing Their
Progress.

But how about Charleston, which was the
fourth town in the country in 1880! 1t yielded
precedence TO Baltimore in 1900. In 1920
New Orleans passed it, and in lS4O i stepped
behind Cincinnati. Brooklyn and Albany. IL
now ranks with Lynn and Hartford, and stands
fifty-third on the list of American cities.
Old Salem has had about the same career IN
New England that Charleston has enacted in
tbe whole country. In 1880, with 7. 92l inhabi.
tante Salem was the second town IN New
England and the sixth in the United States.
In 1880 Providence took second place. IN lof9
Lowell and Portland went ahead OF her, and
in 1850 she fell behind New Haven. She Is
now the eighteenth city in New England, hay
ing been passed by New Bedford, Somerylle
and Hoyoke since 1850.
New Orleans was the rapidly-growlng city
of 1910. 1t had 1000 people then, n 600 ID
in 1920, 5000 IN 1880 and It IS gwen lOzOOo IN
1s4O, at which time Boston's population was
placed at $1,000. But the census e1peru
claimed that Boston's population was s,OOO
too small. and New Orleans Oyerestlmated by
10 600 or more. One thing is certain, the lOz,-
900 credited 10 New Orleans represented the
entire populationiof Orleans parish. including
Algiers, or Orleans parish, right bank a. 10
was officially caled-which was not annexed
10 the city until 1870. But whether New Or.
leans did or did not get ahead OF Boston IN
is4O, the census of 1850 eifectually settled
their respective positions as regarded each
other, for Boston was then decidedly IN tho
lead. ,,,,
BROOKLYN. counting the $1,000 Of Williams
burg and Bushwick. which were Annexed in
1884 really outranked New Orleans IN 1850;
but the latter did not give further ground
until 1870. when st. Louis, Chicago and Cin-
cinati were found 10 have passed II: In lsso
San Francisco stepped before il, and now the,
Crescent City falls in the ranks OF
cities Of the second class, and IS passed by
Cleveland and Buffalo In 1870 New, Orleans
took in Algiers and Jefferson, and IN 1877
she annexed Carrollton. These three towns
had population of 5000 in 1880, With their
aid the population OF the city only advanced
from 1871 900 TO 2l6 OO0 SO that the old city ac-
tually lost ground. In fact, the old and new
together only gained about thousand during
the decade The advance to, the present ig-
ures-2il .0O0-indicates, small as tie gam is'
that the extension of railroads in the South;
west is putting little new life into the old
French city.-Providence Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
LABOR WAR IN LONDON.
CONFLICT BETWEEN THE SHIPPING
FEDERATION AND THE UNIONS.
Lady Campbell Weary of Life-The Chilian
RevoIution-The Empress Frederick's Ke-
ception in ParIs-Kaiser Williams Loyalty
to Germany-Foreign Events.

LONDON. Feb. 20.-The labor question will
be materially affected by an important addi-
ton made yesterday to the already powerful
Shipping Federation. This consisted in the
accession to its membership of the Employers
Labor Association of Liverpool, an organiza-
ton representing and controlling $4,000 tons
of shipping and including all the leading
liners and ship owners of that great seaport.
The direct result is that the tonnage now
controlled by members of the Federation has
been raised to grand total of seven million
tons. which is only two million tons below the
total registered tonnage OF the United King
dom. OF this amount one million tons IS
made up of British vessels trading exclusively
between foreign ports where they have not
been affected by labor troubles. As regards
the remaining million, negotiations are now
proceeding by which it is hoped that the ma,
jority of the employees representing IT VIII
soon join the Federation.
Meantime the labor situation in the ship
wards and docks here is growing daily worse.
The number of boycotted vessels is increasing
and the practice of 'picketing" Is now car
ried on To such an extent that applicants
for day labor no longer come TO the docks.
The members of the Federation are re-
solved to vigorously carry out their an
nounced purpose of making no discrimination
after Monday next between union and non
uuion men and requiring all employees TO
pledge themselves TO work in harmony with
their fellow-workers. The result OF lnaugu-
rating so radical a change is looked forward
to with anxiety
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Employees VIII Get Their Wants.

PIrrsBURG. PA, Feb. 2O.-The grievance
committee representing the employees Of the
PENNSYLVANIA lines west of Pittsburg have fin
ished the first round with the general officers
of the road. The former believe that they
have the best of the diplomatic engage
ment thus far, as General Manager Wood has
verbally conceded all Of the important. changes
asked for. with the exception OF that relating to
mile. MIR. Wood has called meeting of his
division superintendents for Monday, when
they will arrange a schedule Of wages. which
will be submitted to the men Tuesday or
"Wednesday. If the schedule Is satisfactory
10 the men, the members of the grievance
committee will return TO their homes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
"YOUNG MITCHELL" THE VICTOR.
La Blanche. the "Marine," is Knocked Out In
the Twelfth Round by Herget.

SAN FRANCIsco, Feb. 20.-George La
Blanche, the Marine" and Johnnie Herget,
better known as Young Mitchell" contested
before the California Athletic Club tonight
for "A purse of p. 500. Mitchell had the adj
vantage in height and reach. and the fact
that he Is many years younger than La
Blanche made him a slight favorlte IN
betting Both men trained faithfully for the
fight, but in the Marines" case some fears
were expressed that he had been drawn too
fine. He felt confident. however. that he
could fight strong at the weight, which was
145 pounds.
Time was called at 0.23
First round-IA Blanche took the centre Of
the ring, while Mitchell feinted around him.
The men finally clinched and in the break
away Mitchell caught the Marine in the ribs
with his right. Mitchell again led, and was
stopped by La Blanche's right on the mouth.
In the lead Mitchell slipped around the Ma
rine's neck and both went TO the floor.
Second rOund-The Marine began rushing
Mitchell in this round but the latter clevery
ducked a wicked swing and twice landed on
the Marines ribs. causing him 10 reel
Mitchell found little difficulty III stopping the
Marine.
Third round Mitchell counters with his
left on ear but got a stinger in return on the
chest. The marine rushed but Mitchell
ducked and lifted him from the floor La,
Blanche caught a hard one in the Jaw and
but for a close of round would have been
badly uppercut. He was ieered by the crowd
for attempting TO play groggy.
RESORTS TO CIINcHEs.
Fourth round-La Blanche's swings were
easily lodged by his young opponent. lie
resorted to clinches when possible.
Fifth round-There was some hard fighting
in this round with honors easy.
Sixth round Mitchell hit Marine on the
left cheek Marine made several rushes, but
Mitchell caught him every time. Both men
claimed fouls.
I[Seventh round-AIitchell was cautioned by
the referee Several good counters followed.
Mitchell gained first knOck-down, sending the
Marine TO the floor with a terrific left handler
on the nose.
Eighth round Mitchell caught the Marines
blow in the mouth with LETT handler.
Ninth round-Mitchell hit the Marine light
" on the cheek and the latter dropped to the
floor. When he arose he tried 10 get IN his
right but was stopped easily.
Tenth round-Mitcheu easily stopped the
Marines rushos. and sent him TO the floor
with good chest blow.
Eleventh rOund-HOnOrs easy. Several
good exchanges occurred.
Twelfth roundabout the middle of this
round after few blows had been struck
Mitchell hit the Marine" lightly on the jaw.
The Marine dropped and rolled over on his
face. He remained in this position until he
was counted out. A storm of Kisses greeted
him as he left.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
House of Commons.

LONDON, Feb 2O.-The motion of Osborne
Morgan to-day in the House OF Commons in
favor of the establishment Of the Welsh
Church WAS voted down by 235 to 203. The
opposition cheered the result. Dillwyn, on
P.5Liberal of Swansea, seconded the motion foI
disestablshment. Mr.. Gladstone said he could
not have spoken TO the question fifty years
ago as he was able to speak now. The adj
ministration of the Church in Wales was
open to censure. 1t now displayed praise.
worthy activity in dealing with growth Chris
tianity.
The result of the vote was interpreted as a
virtual victory for disestablishment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Kaiser william Speaks.

BERLIN, Feb 2O.-At a dinner 20 the Bran
denburg diet Kaiser William said that he WAS
aware that many changes had recently been
witnessed under his rule, and many hesitated
70 follow him. but he was looking only to the
good of the whole Of Prussia, and not OF a
class. Prussia became great because IN
1918 the whole nation had confided in and
rallied around the King. I'm. our time"
said the Kaiser, " disloyalty and other vices
are stealing through the world when an ocean
of printing ink is lavished to embarrass and
darken everything lying clear before us; you
must hold with me. remain calm and full
OF hope and you may follow me. find that
there are enough faithful men in Prussia"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
A BRUTE'S FATE.
A FiendIsh Negro to Meet a Horrible Death
at the Hands of Indignant Whites.

BRISTOL. Tenn. Feb. 2O.-[Special. l-Bris-
tol is under a frenzy of excitement tonight.
At midnight a number of young men will
catch jim King, british negro, and tar and
feather him or do something worse. For sew
eral days he has been trying to make an inde-
cent assault on the tifteen-year-old daughter
of Mr.. A. S. Haymaker. He has repeatedly
made improper proposals to her, and other
wise insulted her whenever he could see her at
any point alone.
w. F. and L. A. Cooper. jewellers Of this
city. thought their father. A. Cooper, was kill
ed in the army in Georgia in 1863 till to-day,
when they received letter from Louisville.
Ky. stating that he was alive.
They left tonight for that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
The ChIllan IpsurrectiOn.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-The Chilian Legation in
this city to-day received a dispatch from San
lingo de Chill which represents the insurrec-
tionary movement as being confined TO the
troops at Tarapaca, and TO the rebel war yes
sells The greater part Of the country is as
serted TO be tranquil. The troops of the reg
ular army and the National Guard are loyal TO
President Bamacedas government. The ac-
curacy of this news is doubted by responsible
persons who are in constant communication
with Chilian correspondents. Their adylces
indicate the probability of prolonged and
desperate conflict between the revolutionists
and the government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
The Charges Denied,

ToRoNro, ONT, Feb. 2O.-Golden Smith,
replying TO an article in tins mornings En-
pre, seeking to irlplcate him in the Farrar
affair. denies all the allegations. declaring on
his honor that he never saw or heard Of Far
rar's pamphlet, and that he had nothing what
ever to do with its composition. He charges
the Empire with fabrication in its statement
respecting his instructions 10 the printer. He
denounces the whole article. so far as he is
concerned, as tissue of falsehood disgrace
full alike to the editor Of the Empire and to
his patron and supporter. Sir John Mcdonald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Mill with the shlpping Federation.

LONDON, Feb. 2O.-The Employers Labol
Association of Liverpool representing ship
ping Of 10000 tonnage, comprising all th'
leading lines, and the owners have unite
themselves with the Shipping Federation. b,
This alliance the total tonnage Of the Shippins
Federation is raised to 1000 900. leaving bu
1900. 900 tonnage in Great Britain not com
prised in the Federation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Tha Lake Erie Ship Canal.

HARRISBURG Pa. Feb 2O.-The report Of
the commission appointed by Governor Bea-
yer to determine the feasibility of ship canal
10 connect Lake Erie and the Ohio river, lay
out the route and estimate the cost of the
work, was presented to the Legislature to-day.
The distance from Lake Erie To low water
mark in the Ohio river is by the route de-
scrihed l03.972 miles. The estimate Of the
gross cost of the canal is 26,375, ls9
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
The ReciprocitY RESOLUTIONS.

TORONTO, ONT., Feb. 20.-The Montreal cor
respondent Of the Empire Government
organ teegraphs that he learns that the re-
ciprocity resolutions. which have been pushed
by Representative Hit, of Illinois. in the
American House of Representatives, were for
mulated as a result of the correspondence be-
tween the Canadian Liberal leaders and their
allies at Washington. The resolutions will be
passed in order TO give an air Of veracity
10 the claims of the Liberals that the United
States are in favor of unrestricted reciprocity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Conidn,t Omen the Safe.

NEW YoRK. Feb. 20.-The officials OF the
National CITY Bank. al 81 Pine street. were
unable 10 open the safe this morning and had
10 borrow money 10 carry on the days bust
ness. The fact that the bank could not make
its clearances gave rise TO rumors concerning
It's solyency. which were. however, set at r,st
when the facts became known Tbe bank u
one Of the strongest in the city. The safe
was opened after FIVE hours work byesperis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
s,rugs,lnr TO Get q Foothold.

Nrw YoRK. Feb. 2O.-The motion Of vii.
liam ]. Iardmer in behalf of the attorney fol-
the appointment of receiver Of assets of the
American Loan and Trust Company in the
suit brought TO dissolve the corporation and
annuI its charter has been adjourned until
Tuesday, owing to the efforts being made to
set the concern ON its feet again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
poxcrty-i,reoding Cruelty.

The rise in the price, of meat IN Germany
ZION of bor,e-Aesh but iH western Germany
has led many of the peasants. who have to
foreeo the meat market altogether, to draw
iJnod for blood sausagcs every Saturday from
,Io hi Iiyiue m swine. The blood is let into the
sa,,sace can Skins is srrinkled with fat and after
having thickened is eaten with sauer kraut toi
~. Sunday dinner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
WEARY or LIFE.
Lady Campbell Discovered In the Act OF
Committing Suicide.

LONDON. Feb. 2O.-A constable last night
discovered woman standing on the Thamea
embankment in dangerous proximity to the
brink. When the officer approached her, he
observed that she was weeping bitterly. and
making such motions as indicated her inten-
tion of committing suicide by drowning. Be
fore she could carry out her supposed pur-
and conducted her to the police station.
Here it was ascer,ained that the supposed
would-be suicide was Lady Lyand Campbell
Shortly after her arrest. Lady Campbelps
husband made his appearance, and after, he
had furnished surety for the future conduct
OF his wife the lady was permitted to depart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
roreien Notes ofIntarest.

The Earl of Beauchamp is dead Of heart
disease.
The Tithes bill has passed the second read
ing in the House of Lords.
The Bruses CBeIgium( tribunal heard the
case of Canivet against Rochefort Thursday:
Rochefort was charged with insulting Caniyet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
The French Budget Bill,

PARIs, Feb. 2O.-The Budget bill was dis
cussed by the Cabinet yesterday. Nothing
was added TO the measure. The customs in
crease is expected TO fully cover the loss from
the lowering of the railway traffic duties.
which go into operation on the lst of April.
There Is shown to be no necessity for fresh
tax levy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Fractured His Skull.

Z,NrsvnLE, o.. Feb. 2O.-Alvah Miller,
aged forty was fred out of the Central Thea
ire at II O'clock tonight by Manager Scntte
on account of drunkenness and disorder.
Falling down the steps he struck his head
against barrel, fracturing his skull Physi-
clans have as yet failed to restore him to con-
sciousness. and it is feared he is fatally in
jured. Scutte is in jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
General Roca's Narrow Escape.

RuyNos AYREs, Feb. 20.-An assassin fired q
revolver at General Roca, woundng him
slightly. The assassin was immediately ar
rested. and precautions taken to prevent q
rising against the Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS.
Great Loss Of Property In Portions OF West
Virginia From High Water.

PARKERsBUBG, W. Va, Feb. 20.-The signal
service Office reports the Ohio river forty
three feet, four inches and stationary, but
SAYS big rise from up the Kanawha will
reach here about T. NJ Business men are
loosng thousands of dollars every hour. The
dispatches from the above last night prevent
ed the moving Of valuable property, and I'M
mense losses have been sustained. Ihe
waters now have reached well IN
the business portion of the city. being
almost up TO the courthouse. The ex-
pected rise in Kanawha has caused consterna-
ton. great many small buildings are now
afoat and hundreds have abandoned their
homes since last night. The Baltimore and
Ohio is now under water and all trains Do
layed. The loss is estimated here at 300 1000.
Captain Rathbone. Engineer King, of steamer
Oneida. who were injured in the explosion are
reported dying.
GREAT DAMAGE FROM FLOODS.
WHEELING. w. Va, Feb. 20.-Reports re-
ceived from all points on the river IN West
Virginia show food damages amounting to
nearly s500. .000 At New Cumberland the i'm
mense fire brick pottery works of Mcmahon,
Porter & Co., Smith. Porter 4 Co., Freeman 5
and Others were drowned out. The entire loss
will be- about 900. At Wellsburg and New
Martinsyile it is reported that the water was
fifteen feet deep through most of the towns,
and dozens or residences were lulheu. NO
fewer than sixty oil-delricks were washed
away and the tools left in the holes II IS I'M
possible to compute the loss. but it is not less
than 500 OO0 The mills here and at Martins
Ferry also suffered severely.
OHIO RIVERS RISING.
CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 20.-rhe river at this
point continues 10 rise. The ratio has in
creased from one inch to two inches an hour,
the water-works gauge recording. forty-fye
feet, the danger line at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. This was thirty feet five inches higher
than at the same hour yesterday. The Big
Sandy and other Kentucky streams are rising
rapidly under the influence of heavy rain fall,
and it is feared that they will do much dam
age.
o'clock Yesterday evening and continued
without intermission until IL o'clock. The
river has risen twenty inches since 6 O'Clock
last night and is rising two inches an hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Empress Frederick's Reception.

PARIS, Feb. 2O-The Empress Frederick
dined to-day at the German Embassy. She
also enjoyed a long drive in the main thor
ouehfares OF the city. She also paid tribute
to Artist Bonnatt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21

A meeting Of Lee Camp was held last night,
but little was done of any importance. The
most of the time was occupied by discussion
of the merry trip to New Orleans taken by
many of the members. and many pleasant
"reminiscences were related.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Grand Lodge Keports.

The report of the proceedings of the Grand
Lodge OF Masons is out this year several
weeks earlier thanI usual. Grand Secretary
for distribution next week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
TcIeeraphic Breyitles.

William Connell X Co., general store OF
Scranton Pa stogether with large stock.
was burned early yesterday morning. Loss;
$50 Fully insured The fire is supposed
TO have been caused by an oyerheated fur
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-21
Entitled to the Cunal.

ANNAPOLIS, MD., Feb. 20.--rhe Court Of
Appeals to-day handed down decision IN
the Chesapeake aud Ohio canal case. which
affirms the decision Of the lower court, and
says that the bondholders OF lsi4 are entitled
70 the canal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-12
The Convention will be Called
to Order at II a. m.
THE LIST OF THE DELEGATES
The Chamber Of Commerce Banquet Last
Aight-The Chicagoans Entertained.
The Attendance To-Dsy-Th. Order of
E1ercises-The Work OF the Ladies.
A Drive Over the CitY-The
barbecue To-Norrov.

AT II o'clock to-day, what IS probably ths
most important gathering OF sharp. shrewd
business men, ever held in the state u1
Texas will be called 10 order IT GreeEwaL'&
opera house. Il Is the convention Of bus
ness men called for The purpose Of consult
ing and devising WAYS and means 10 erect e
building at the Columbian exposition and -
i'll Il with exhibits o. the cereals. minerals.
cotton, WOO, woods, etc, the products OF
the great state Of Texas Tie exhibit WI
contain not only the raw materials but the
manufactured product l. Will show L a..
the world and his wife, is nothing ei~e
could, the immense resources y: tins III
developed empire. Il VII show what
opportunities are offered for bU;h young
and Old; what vast mines OF UatolC wealth
lay hidden in the fertile soil, thai needs
only the sturdy farmers labor 70 -cvc4op.
Texas responds generally 10 al vyho scratch
her back, anu il the convention to-day Will
enthusiastic Texans ana whose work
will be 70 see that their magnificent state =
advertised TO the world is i should b..
When the legislature adjourned without
making provision FOX Texas exhibit AZ the
World fair i'll Chicago, the fact became
apparent that something must be- done,
that it would never DO for the world 10 say
that 4 state, larger than many Of tie
natiOualitieS OF Europe. did not have enter
prise enough 20 herald her name and faIua
abroad. Accordingly the Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce issued the following
call: " The legislature OF the state of Texas
has refused 10 make IN appropriation IN alG
of the Columbian exhibition, and unless
immediate steps are taken our great state
will have no way OF showing u TIE WORLD
It's greatness and vast undcveloped re-
sources. With i view to overcoming ths
difficulty the Chamber of Commerce Gt Fort
Worth asks that the various cities OF tho
state, the Chambers Of Commerce and
Boards of Trade, commercial organizations,
progressive organizations, aud county i'm
migration societies send de.egHttaS 10 = con-
veution 70 be held al Fort Worth on May
L a. u IL. 10 discuss plans, and, II pOSsi-
be, organize for the purpose OF having the
state efficiently represented ii the Column
bian exposition.
Il. IS, therefore. requested that eacn
commercial Organization appoint one dele
members. Each Immigration ana progress
sive association one delegate and one lady
delegate for every twenty members, each
city one delegate and one lady delegate for
every 300 inhabitants. Kindly ackuow!-
edge the receipt oE this call, ana forward 10
the secretary of the Chamber OF Commerce
the names OF the delegates appointed.
Truly yours, X. NJ. NASZANDr,
(. :. BIDEN, Secretary. President.
II Is in response to this call that the con-
veutiOn Of to-day viii assemble, and upon
il rests the responsibility Of securing for
Texas fitting representation.