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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Foregn Notes of Interest.

The executors Of the will Of the late Prince
Napolean have formally asked the French
governments permission 10 inter ms remains
at Aacco. the capital Of Corsica, where Napo-
leon J. was born.
In the House or Commons the proposal TO
inquire into the working Of the postoffice was
rejected. The motion was practically one or
censure and POstmaster-tieneral Ralkes de-
Tended his administration IN a spirited man
ner.
The Portuguese Government proposes q
modification Of the British draft Of the
african convention, and IN the meantime VIII
ask that the mOdus yivendl, which expires 10
May. be prolonged month.
The Paris Sice says that the French Gov
ernment will probably be compelled 10 ask
Parliament before August % suspend tho
duties ON cereals The Sicle adds that the
German Government is expected to ask tho
Rechstag shortly 10 take similar action
A green book in regard 10 Abyssinia Just
published in Rome attributes the rupture
which occurred between Italy and the En-
perOr Menelek of Abyssinia during the negoti-
ations for an Italian protectorate 10 fntrgues
10 French agents. These agents. II l5 said,
offered the AbysSinians 40. 600 rides and NUM-
tlOns.
The committee of bankers appointed by the
Brazilian Government. with Instructions TO
examine thoroughly into the various aspects
OF the financial situation in Brazil, has rem
dered its report. This report says that there
is no danger so far a. Brazil Is concerned OF
a commercial or financial crisis.
The trouble in the Portuguese Cabinet has
been settled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
MArOK CREGIER DEEEATED.
Result Of the Onicial Canvass Gives Hemp
stead Washburn Small Plurality.

Result OF the Oulciai canvass biNes hfhp-
stead Washburn "A Small Plurality.
CHICAGO. April 1.-THE official canvass Of
the city election was completed this after
noon and Hampstead Washburn Republican,
for Mayor has plurality Of 1863 over Cregier
The canSassing board adjourned till Monday
for the purpose of taking up the large amount
Of precinct returns which have been laid over
for revision. and at that time Judge Fender
grast VIII present proof Of alleged Republican
fraud
If these proofs are of such nature az to in
validate the election o. Mayor then the board
may act. otherwise the certificate Of election
will 20 To Hcmpstead Washburn. If the GER
tticate of elecclon is issued the redress Mayor
Cregier has Is 10 20 into the court, but 1t is
not likely he will go 10 protracted and ex-
pensiye litigation.
The vote for Mayor is as follows: Hemp
stead Washburn Rep }. 40 957 Dewitt Cregier
DEM, 1855. c. H. Harrison (lnd. Dem },
l2.g32. l.. Washburn Olnd. Rep. .027:
Thomas Morgan lSocalist), 2376. III. Wash
burns plurality. 1863.
The vote ON the rest Of the city ticket is as
follows. Treasurer. Peter kiolbassa Dem },
so 5O5 jacob Iiedman (Repl 1899. Kiol-
bassa's plurality, AN. For city attorney. ].
!. Kern DEM. 81. 1887: b. f. Richardson
Rep. f9,3O.: kern's plurality. l,2S9. For
city clerk. j. II. Van Cleave (Rep.), 52.699;
James Strain Dem ). %, 964.
The election of Kern. as city attorney. Is a
genuine surprise, 1t having been generally
conceded from the beginning of the canvass
that Richardson would have more than a
thousand plurality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
IRISH LAND PURCHASE BILL.
Parnell and Healey Indulge in Bitter At
taCkS Upon Each Other.
PARNELL ISSUES ANOTHER MANIFESTO.
Bismarck May be Defeated-Faiiure OF Ru-
dini's Biun-Mnister Porter VIII
Not Leave-Foreign Affairs.
fBv Cahle 70 the Times.l


LONDON. April lin the House of Com
mons tonight Mr.. Morley's amendment re-
quiring the consent Of the county council
TO advances for the Irish Land Purchase bill
was rejected.
Mr.. Parnells amendment TO Mr.. Morley's
amendment was also rejected
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain followed Mr.. Sex
ton of the IRISH Land Purchase bill. He said
he agreed 10 the principle of Mr.. Morleys
amendment. but while he would like TO I'M
prove the BILL he would rather pass it as it
stood than endanger it by supporting Mr.
Morleys amendment.
Mr.. Chamberlain. amid Tory cheers. de-
scribed the attitude Of the NatiOnalists or Nc
Carthyites as willing 10 wound, but afraid To
strike
PARsELL AND HEALY LOCK HORNS.
The debate was continued in lively man
ner by Messrs Russell. John Manderson and
Nolan. Mr.. Timothy Healy made Il bitter at
tack upon Parnell and his followers.
Parnel turned on Healy with a severe re-
joinder. Parnell charged Sexton with trying
in an underhand way to destroy the bill.
Parnell offered To withdraw his amendment
if NIorely would do the same. and this would
allow division on SeXtOn's amendment.
which fulfilled the objects of both Morley
assented but the Government insisted on
division and the amendments were voted
down.
LONDON. April lin the House Of Lords
this evening the Newfoundland bill was post
poned until Friday next 10 enable the dele
gates 10 appear at the bar of the House and
argue their case
In the House Of Commons Mr. Sexton op-
posed the amendment offered by Mr. Parnell
to Mr. Morley's amendment 10 the govern
ment bill, and said that the Liberals had not
changed in regard 10 lrelan,, but that Mr..
Parnell had undergone q change.
TARNELL ISSUES ANOTHER MANIFESTO.
ParneI has issued another manifesto to
members of the English National League He
saws that his policy has been 10 make English
parties subserve Irish interests. This was
success in the Land Arrears and Home Rule
bills when he had the support Of both the
English parties We are now weak because
Of the desertlOn of raw recruits and
terrified captains Ii is sought 10 make our
organization subserve English interests.
This would be utterly TuinOuS. Mr.. Par
nell dwels briefly upon the plan Of sece-
ders under the seal of English dicta-
ton 10 drive him from public life
and he turns from the anglo Irish
and appeals to the national instincts Of the
IRISH race 10 show that lrshmen alone
shall regulate Irish affairs. from selecting "A
leader in the English Parliament TO the fullest
control of national affairs in an Irish Parlia-
ment.
Mr.. Parnell asserts that he will soon ap-
point provisional executive OF faithful IRISH
men. and he asks his fellow-countrymen in
England 10 rally in the interest of a free and
independent Irish party. ParnelLs manifesto
Is addressed b members OF the National
League of Great Britain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

a Report that One of the Victims Of the New
Orleans Lynchers was Consul of Bolivia.


WASHINGTON, April IA singular fact in
connection with the Italian matter. which has
entirely escaped attention up 10 the present
time, is that one Of the leading Italians
lynched in New Orleans was actually at the
time OF hls death the recognized consul at
that port OF foreign government, but not
that of Italy. Jose f. Machcca. the alleged
hDid OF the Malta, and the most prominent of
tie victims of the mob. still stands on record
OF the State Department as the duly
accredited and recognized consul OF Bolivia
IN New Orleans. He was a wealthy merchant.
liis tTm Of Machecha Brothers still continues
the agency Of one important steamship line
touching az New Orleans and trading with
south American ports. and II was probably
from this connection that Nlachecha came 10
be appointed consul for Bolivia. The hard
fact remains that be was such consul at the
time of hs Unauthorized execution.
Bolivia has no diplomatic representative
here. It's most prominent agent Is Consul
General ORarrie. Of New York. II does not
appear that be has made any movement IN
the matter. O'Barric was "a delegate 10 the
recent International Monetary Commission
which sat IN Washington. incidentally dur
Ing bis visits % the capital in that connection
he mentioned with regret that since the disas-
trOus Clili-peruyian war Bolivia had been left
without any seaport and had 10 do all her
commerce through the neighbOring States.
Bolivia, without navy OF seaport, is very
small factor among nations. Nevertheless. It
is possible that some explanation may be
asked If the United States as to the killing OF
one Of It's CCnsuls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
A Busy Woman, She.

Edward W. Box. the we'll known puryeyog
OF literary news. gives some interesting infor.
nation about Mrs Dewitt Talmage in the
current issue Of the ladies' Home Journal.
Mrs. Talmage. il seems. was Miss Susan Whit
temore, daughter Of a New York architect.
She was married u the noted preacher on
May Z. 1868 She is said by Mr.. Box 70 be
distinctly her husbands right hand, and al
the details of his busy life are looked after by
her. She is q splendid business woman,
having rare executive ability, capable d
easily handling a number of things at the
same time Much of Dr. Talmage's work L
planned and laid ont by her. She makes his
pastoral and social engagements. and all his
lecturing interests are IN her hands, She
knows his capabilities even better than he"
In her personality Mrs. Talmage has bees
favored Her disposition Is sympathetic BY
nature. Like her husband, she seer only the
cheerful side of life. Her whole personna
suggests activity. Her eyes are good inde1
% her life they are never still. Her features
are pleasing and are rarely without the smile
which continually plays upon them. She y
in the prime Of lie. Of medium height full o.
figure and is more often considered handsome
than fair. Her face II youthful because she
keeps her heart young and her hands busy
She is good dresser, always tasteful IN he
wardrobe, but never showy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

BOWLING GREEN, KY. April 17.-William
Skaggs a colored boy thirteen years old. met
his death early yesterday morning, a victim
tomob violence, III the country about two
miles from this city. Skaggs on Thursday
went up into Allen county on visit. and
while there became engaged in q personal
difficulty with a white man named William
Kirby, resulting in Kirby being fatally cut
with "a knife. Yesterday seven masked men
invited Skaggs up, and while he was trying 20
escape he was met 10y a volley of bullets from
the maskers and fell dead on the ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
FAT4L DASH ron LIBERTY.
a Prisoner Jumps From Train and Is Killed
by "a Passing Freight.

PrrTsBURG. Pa. April 17-Constable Ne
Donald. Of West Newton, having charge Of
the prisoner Sandy Wilson, Of Greensburg,
boarded the fast line train on the Pennsyl-
yania railroad for Greensburg last night.
Alter taking their seats in the smoker the
constable removed the handouts from his
prisoner and they sat together smoking
and talking. The constable remarked:
We'll Sandy. you will soon be locked
up. Wilson replied IN see you in
HI first and With a blow knocked the con-
stable from the seat and rushed ont on the
platform and sprang from the train. As he
did SO Constable Mcdonald followed. just as
both men reached the ground freight train
came down the opposite track. The fast-line
train was stopped. and after a search Melon
aid was found alive but unconscious. Viii
sons lifeless body was found thirty feet from
the track horribly mangled. The men had
jumped Immediately in front of the freight
train and were struck by the pilot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
white Republicans Meet.

CHARLESTON. s c.. April 1.-THE first
white Republican meeting ever held in this
State took place at the State Capitol yes
terday. and it is said to be largely the out
growth Of the Alliance wave which swept
over this State last year. Many citizens who
have heretofore been associated with the
straightout Democratic party We're present.
This movement r. regarded with some con-
Germ here. The white Democrats who are in
it say that the old Democratic party has been
elb0wed out Of existence by the farmers
movement, and a. they will not subscribe to
the platform and principles of that movement,
they will go into the Republican party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

BALTIMORE, Mn. April l7.-William Blaney
who was recently convicted Of numbering his
grandmother and aunt, and who was yester-
day sentenced 10y Governor Jackson to be
hanged on June 18th. has escaped from the
Baltimore Jail The sentence was 10 have
been read 10 him this afternoon. but when
looked for his cell was found empty. Bla-
ney's crime was particularly atrocious. lie
was caught in the act Of robbing his grand
mother who had supported him for years,
and split her head open with an axe. His
aunt appearing on the scene. he also butch
cred her. His trial, was a long one. resultii
in a verdict Of guilty. Baneys friends said
be would never 90 TO the gallOws.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
J,rief TeleCTaurs.

The statement that the barrier raised by
France against the hog products from the
United States applied also to Canada is Off
cially denied at Ottawa, Ont.
Mary Metzdorf. Of Baltimore, Nd. the
youthful murderer who few days ago was
convicted of murder in the second degree for
poisoning her little trother and Miss Louise
Broadwaters. was yesterday sentenced to
fourteen years Imprisonment
William T.. Decker. of Elmira n. Y. was
convicted OF murder in the second degree yes
,erday. and sentenced TO Auburn prison for
life for the murder of his mistress. Nellie
Foster.
The North German Lloyd steamer Fulda,
which arrived in New York yesterday morn
ing from Bremen. via Southampton, had a
case OF smallpox aboard, woman in the
steerage, and was detained at quarantine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
BIsMARCh MAY BE DEFEITED.
The Final Returns Show Remote Chance
Against the Ex-Chancellor.


BERLIN, April 1.-THE final returns show q
remote chance that Prince Bismarck may be
defeated on the recall. The Prince, however,
gives no sign Of retiring from the field. The
element of possible danger will. it lsexpected,
stimulate the national Liberals TO poll "A
heavier vote and secure Bismarcks election.
The Kaiser is said 10 be anxious.
Prince Bismarck receiving delegates from
the Conservatives at Friedscrhue said that the
Kaiser would do well to desist from conduct
ing further changes. and he ought 10 revert 70
the Conservative policy OF his grandfather.
THE LATEST RETURNS.
The latest returnes from Gheestemunde are:
Prince Bismarck 1851; Schmalfeld Socialist,
3.92s Plate Guelph. 3,A3, Adloh lfresln-
nige), 2,6l9.
4 second ballot will be necessary between
Bismarck and Schmalfeld as a majority Of
votes is necessary IN order tO entitle "a candi-
date 10 election. The apathy of electors IS
the most remarkable feature Of the contest.
Over 40 per cent. of the electors did not ap-
pear at the polls
: Tie Natonalists, at the las election. polled
a sufficient number of votes 20 swamp all
rivals. hut now thsy only muster bare one
fourth OF the electors. One reason Of this
apathy was that Bismarck did not take any
part in the contest. He did not even issue an
address 10 the electors.
One hundred thousand copies have been
sold Of pamphlet addressed 10 the Kaiser re-
auesting him TO satisfy Bismarck, the great
historical figure of the Empire, to whom be
can make advances without sacrifice Of
dignity. The demand for the pamphlet il in
satiable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Manager HiIl's Condition.

CNcrSNArI, O., April Manager Hill is
badly broken up over the serious result OF hls
scufiie with Allen Myers. The latter was able
10 oe up to-day. but the doctors pronounce
his injury permanent and very dangerous. Gus.
in bending me Jack Hill had torn my larvnx
and injured the bronchial tubes in the lower
part OF the lungs. He said that | had also
broken small blood vessel in the neck. ]
have had 1--WE serious hemorrhage,."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
German Edition Of the Fair.
fpv Cshla IN tha Timas

LONDON. April IA Berlin dispatch says
that the Kaiser's latest idea is 10 have Ger
man edition Of the Chicago Fair to be held in
Berlin Immediately after the close of the Chi.
cago exhibition. II is to be- an international
exhibition Of industries and committee is
soon to take charge Of the movement. Tho
certainty Of the absence of France casts .
chill over the undertaking
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Against the Lottery Company.

NEw ORLEANS. April l7.-It is believed here
that the Supreme Court will decide the lot
terry case against the lottery company. II has
been one Of current rumors that Ex-Governor
McEnery had thrown his vote against the
lottery. thus winning the case for the "antis."
The effect of such a decision would be to
force the lottery 10 the field to elect the next
Legislature and bring about another constitu-
tioual convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
That Newfoundland Amir.
Bv Cahle 70 The Times.l

LONDON. April I'm an interview yester-
day Mr.. Monnew. leader of the opposition in
the Colonial House of the Assembly and one
of the Newfoundland delegates appointed TO
present the views OF the colony on the pro-
posed Coercion bill TO the imperial authori-
ties. said that should France decline TO sub
NIT the whole Newfoundland question 10 arbl-
tration. England would be justified in COM
pelling proper Interpretation Of the treaties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
The Triple Alliance startled.
IBvCable to The Times.l

LoSpoN. April 1.-THE growing Philo-
Russian attitude of Roumsnia is causing no
little uneasiness 10 the Triple Alliance. Tho
Roumanian Government has ordered cessa-
tion Of work on the fortlfications adjoining
the Russian frontier. and it IL even proposed
b. make the celebration of the Twenty NTH
anniversary OF the accession Of King Charles
Of Roumania strictly n National affair. there
by excluding representatives of Austria and
GERMANY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Demolition Of the Holy Temple.
IBv Cable 10 The Times.l

BESARFs. INDIA. April 1.-THE excitement
in this city originating from the demolition
of the temple in order TO provide site for
the new water-works increases every hour;
All the shops in Benares are closed, and all
the natives in the city and the district have
suddenly stopped work. and are gathered 10
large crowds IN and about the principal
thoroughfares Of the holy city. A serious riot
has already occurred between the disturbed
natives and the local authorities OF Benares,
who are supported by British troops
quartered in that vicinity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Another Consumption Cure.
rRv Cahln 10 tho Times.l

PARIS, April l7.-Medical circles in this
city are greatly interested in new treatment
for turbucolOsis discovered by NJ. German
See, the distinguished professor at the Hotel
Dieu. Professor Sees treatment requires
patient TO pass four OF five hours daily IN
chamber, where the entire body, excepting
the head. is compressed in linen bandage
saturated in "A solution Of creosote.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Commercial Treaty with Spain.

M,DRrD April l7.-Th draft Of the new
commercial treaty between Spain and the
United States. looking toward a partial reci-
procity with Cuba. was concluded to-day. II
Is understood that the treaty fixes very low
duties on -four and other articles imported
from the United States into Antilles. John
w. Foster, the special American envoy, who
has negotiated the new treaty, will leave
Madrid for home tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Opposes the Mitre Roco Policy
by Cable to The Times.l

LONDON, April T.-Advices from Buenos
Ayres report that the Union Civico manifesto
opposes the Mitre Roco policy. and has con-
sequently created an unfavorable impression.
Fears are entertained that the League of
Senators and Deputies will compel the Gov
ernment to have recourse 20 force the paper
issue Distrust generally prevails. and gold
is advancing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Mr. CIeVeIanh,s Snanlel.

CLEVELAND, O.. April l7.-Baron. the hand
some imported spaniel who was presented o
Mrs. Cleveland while she was mistress Of tie
White House. has taken first prize in the
class for spaniels of all breeds over twenty
eight pounds al the Cleveland bench show,
and was also declared 70 Toe the best dog ex-
hibited. and was given a special award on that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Oat-Mcal Milling Trust.

CmcAGo. April IA morning paper says
the oat meal millers of the country have
formed q combination to take the place Of the
oat meal trust which went 10 pieces about a
wear ago One of the members has given rs
authority for the statement that there Is no
intention of advancing the price, the only OBJ
iect being TO limit the output and prevent the
prices from going lower.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

point to the Southern Alliance men ignoring
the call of President McGrath, Of the Kansas
Alliance, for third party convention. Presi-
dent Livingston of the Georgia Alliance. says
formal demands will be made on both of the
old parties If ignored there is a possibility
of the third party being formed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18

NEW YoRK, April 1.-THE business failures
occurring throughout the country during the
last seven days number for the United States
2l7 and for Canada 81, or a total of 2jl as
compared with a total Of 24S last week, and
243 the week previous. The corresponding
week last year were 2l4, representing lSl IN
the United States and 80 in Canada.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Ninety Persons Drowned.

SAN FRANcsco. CAL, April 1.-THE steam
ship Manowai arrived here to-day from
sydney and Honolulu. She reports that the
British ship st. Csthoris has been wrecked
off the caribbean Islands. resulting in the
drowning of ninety persons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Death of u Miser.

CHICAGO. April 17.-John Gorsche, an &c
centric millionaire. died Wednesday night at
his home a small shanty at Van Buren. aged
seventy-six. He has lived in the shanty with
his wife nearly fifty years. and kept large
sums Of money and other valuables about the
house He and his wife took turns sitting up
all night 10 guard the valuables.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
Major Hamilton Dead.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. April l7.-Maior-Gen-
Amry. retired. died tonight at his home in this
city Major Hamilton was born in the town Of
Western. n Y. in 1922. and took a conspicu-
ous part in the Mexican and civil wars He
was a classmate of General Grant at West
Point
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
RUDINIS WEAK BLUFF.
Italy Disturbed at the Reported Recall of
Minister Porter.

fBy Gable 10 The Times.l
ROME. April l7.-Advices say that the Ital-
ian Government is deeply taken aback by the
report that Minister Porter is going on O leave
of absence in order to give the Italian Cabinet
time TO come TO its senses, and as diplomatic
retaliation for the recall of Faya The ltal-
ans are beginning TO get over the impression
that the Americans have been frightened by
ltalys grimaces. and this last move if true, is
regarded as the crowning failure of Rudinl's
bluff
IL has been officially announced that Minis
ter Porter will not leave Rome.
The Messagero says to-day that Blaine's re-
ply TO Rudini's last note evinces the great de-
sire Of Blaine to elude the demands OF the
Italian Government. 10 escape from indemnl-
fying the families of the men lynched at New
Orleans and TO refrain from acceding TO the
Italian Governments right 10 intervene IN the
New Orleans ahair.
The Popolo Romano says that in view of
the tenor OF Blalnes answer 10 kudini It Is
difficult 10 form any idea as to how OF where
the matter will end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-18
hallway from Jopps to Jerusalem. -
lBy Cable 10 The Times.l

CAIRO. April l7-From Constantinople comes
the news that a railway from Joppa tO Jerusa-
lem IL nearly half finished and will be finished
within year 1t will be equipped with all
the modern comforts and luxuries of travel for
the use of pilgrims and tourists.