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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
FIRE 4 TENENENT.
Five Persons Burned to Death in a Big
Brooklyn Blaze.

Brooklyn Blaze.
BBooK1YS. n. y, Feb. 2l-Another tene-
mcnt-house fire similar to that Of last Thurs
day. in which five lives were lost, occurred
tonight. This time six lives We're lost. They
aye. Margaret Griffin aged fifty. Margaret
Dornev. aged thirty. and her two young chill
drpn. Jacob Benedict. aged seyentv-tWO and
his grandson, Edward Benedict, aged eigh-
teen months
The fire was in the double five-story tene-
mout house. Nos 127 and 13l Sands street,
and was discovered about s45 =. NJ The
flames were first discovered in the lower part
of the building and spread so rapidly that the
many persons IN the upper stones were en-
tirelv cnt off from the street The people
crowded out on the fire escapes and Wteousy
appealed for assistance until they were res
cued u was thought that everybody bad
been taken ont and the tircnlen then turned
their attention 10 fighting the flames. which
had gained great headwav After two hours
work the ire was cXtnCulshed and then y
was learned that the fire had been attended
with % loss of life.
Margaret Griffin was found on the roof, and
her body presented fearful slgnt, beng
burned almost to a crisp ON the third floor
the two DOrney children We're found clasped
in each others arms They were untouched
bv the flames. but had been suiiocated by the
smoke. In rear room of the same moor the
mother Of the little ones was found burn
ed to q crisp She lay near partly
opened door and had evidently tried 10
reach her children when the flames over
took her. On the fourth floor the bodies Of
Benedict's grandfather and grandson We're
found. Their bodies were badly burned The
tenement was occupied by twelve families,
and but foT the prompt and heroic work Of
the fremcn a much greater loss of life would
have occurred The origin Of the fire is not
positively known, but it is thought the eXplo-
sion of kerosene lamp started the flames.
The building was entirely gutted The loss
viii not De over - 600, insured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

his wife and little idolzed son Willie, who
died several years ago. he pageant, the
final service the aye-all were in harmony
with the man; the one imposing, as was ms
career; the second simple 20 severity as twas
hls life and habits: the third with nothing but
fringe of shrubbery TO separate it nom those
Of ms cOnnades and Veterans with whom the
dead General had loved 10 mingle.
THF FAMILY ABOUND THE GRAVE.
Father Thomas Sherman retired 10 the shell
ter Of an adjacent tomb Just within the circle
Of the bluc-coatcd soldiers. who held the
crowd in check He hurriedly donned his
piiestlv vcstmonts, and, piayer-book IN hand,
returned to the head of the grave. where the
other members of the family were gathered IN
q spni-circle. When the bearers placed the
caSket ON the supports above the grave the
hugle7 blew solemn call and the band
PLAYED the first few bars of Plycls
hymn. As the sounds died away Father
Sherman opened his prayer-book, began
the service of the Catholic Church. The
relatives and friends of the family and the
guests gathered in close group about the
grave and stood with heads uncovered and
reyerenty bowed as Father Sherman read IN
Latin and English the simple, impressive
prayers for the TepOsc OF the soul Of the
dead
Father Sherman was assisted by two
ecoyles lie concluded with the lnvocatlon
May bis soul and the souls Of all the faith
ful departed rest in peace
The remains We're lowered TO the grave,
then there was a rattle of mu>ketry, and as a
cloud of smoke rolled over the new-made
grave, the command came: Load" An
other volley was fired and another. Sharp
ON the re-ehco of the last came the heavy cx-
plosion of cannon al a distance. \ triple
cannon salute was fired Thena solitary bu-
clcr. mounted on little mound and standing
at the foot of the grave. blew momntul. sol
omn call. The Lights ont. As the final note
died away the mOurners turned their faces
lt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
HptraVed by "a Friend.

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Feb. 21.-A schooner has
arrived here bringing seven men who. since
November Sd. have been living on the Gau-
dalotDe Islands. of the coast Of Lower Cali
fornia. The men ara reduced 10 mere
skeletons. having subsisted on such fish. wild
coat, or carrion birds as they could catch by
had or with primitive traps. The
mons wretched condition Is due
to heartless companion named
Bar;elle. who sailed away and left them on the
islands without provisions or ammunition.
They had been engaged in killing wild
goats for their skins, and had dis
posed Of one load which netted
them about 500 and went after another.
Bartelle was left in charge of the sloop while
the men went ashore. The whereabouts Of
Bartelle is unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
THE B4SE-BfLL WAR.
The National Board Discuss the Benefits to
BE Derived From the Agreement.


Cn1cAoo, Feb. 21.-The National Baseball
Board. called together by the rebellion of the
American Association leaders, convened at
the Auditorium Hall this afternoon. There
were present President Thurman, l.. 9. Crau-
thon. Colonel John |. Rogers, and Secre-
tary n. L. Young. As result OF the
Boards two hours deliberations, the
American Association was practically de-
barred from the benefits to be derived from
the national agreement. Allen Thurman was
vindicated in his position toward the
seceeding organization and unanimously re-
elected chair1nan All the Association players
were declared free to jump thelf contracts
and sign with agreement cluns. having
been released from reservation and their con-
tracts annulled and all members Of the League
and Western association were barred nom
playing games with any OF the 'guerlla'
clubs or any teams which had played with
such clubs.
Colonel Rogers and Secretary Youngdd not
reach town until this afternoon, their tram
being DELAYED several hours. Chairman Ihtr-
man and l.. C.. Crauthof met them III the
hotel r0tunda and the Quartette at once went
into session The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved. Then the
secretary was instructed to approve the con-
tract with Milwaukee OF John Grim. who last
wear PLAYED with the Rochester club: Then
came the real business. Chairman Thurman
stated that the withdrawal of Association from
National agreement and the recognition OF It's
action by this Board vacated his position as
reuresentatlye of said Association. lie there
fore beggcd leave 10 retire. Two minutes
later he was called back 10 assume the gavel
lust where he laid it down, having been re-
elected chairman Of the Board.
Then formal action was taken and the
American Association Club was expelled and
all national agreement clubs We're enJoined
from playing with an Association club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
IAID TO REST ~ CILViRT.
General Sherman's Funeral Service with I'm
posing Military Pageant.


ST.. Lours. Mo, Feb. 2l.-Tho remains Of
General Sherman were laid 20 rest in Calvary
Cemetery here to-day with an accompaniment
Of most imposing military pageant ever wit
messed in this city. The military character Of
the obsequies. predominated by traternal and
civic organizations, added greatly TO the
demonstration, and swelled the cortege that
followed the remains 70 the cemetery.
The train bearing the dead Generals re-
mains reached the city about o'clock
Tins morning. and at IL O'Clock vast procession
moved from the depot 10 the cemetery. The
weather was clear, and all along the WIDE ave
nues ,rayersed by the coriege the Ndewalh IS
We're lined and hOuse-tOps We're crowded with
spectators Manifestations OF respect and
sorrow were abundant, and were eNmmted m
many ways. Business was quite generally
suspended. and ctizcns uncovered Their
heads rs the caisson with the remains passed
by Funeral dIapery ON residences ana
stores along the hnc Of march was plenthul.
ms REQUEST COMPLIED WITH.
The Generals desire that his obsequies
should De OF a military character was oheyed
% the most extreme particular; but at the
same time il was found impossible 10 draw
hard aud fast line that would prohlwt the
great mass of people in che city ~ which hc
bad spent 80 many years OF his lle, ana VINO,
at one tune. regarded him as theu pai-
lculu own, bvhi paeiHb A'''
OF respect 10 his memory, 80 some
thing almost without precedent IN a
strictly military funeral. two ciyic divisions,
were added 20 the procession, aud formed no,
the least impressive feature Of the event. In
the business centre OF the city there were no
outward manifestations Of mourning beyond
the flags at half-mss, and an occasional pc
ture Of the dead man with It's border Of Grape,
but out in the residence district which was
trayersed by the procession, there was hardly
IL residence. poo, OF rich. that did not exhibit
some token Of sOIrOw and respect
The final services 40 the grave
were simple and impressive. In the
presence of the dead mans soiis. daughters
aud friends and veterans OF war about the
bier. they weref particularly touching. His re..
mains were laid u the grave beside those OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
UyFAvoRADLD 10 FREE COINAGE.
The House Committee Report Adversely the
Senate Silver Bill.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2l.-Mr. Wick
ham. from the House Committee on Coinage,
WEIGHTS and Measures, to-day reported to the
House adversely the Senate bill pro-
yiding for the free coinage OF sill
yer. The committee in It's report says
that under the present law sji.OOOOOO
an being added 10 the volume Of currency.
This LARGELY exceeds the contraction by the
way of the retirement Of national bank notes,
and i'm auefi0d Of ten years would at the same
rate GRADUALLY add 70 the volume Of the cur
rpncy above the amount Of bank notes should
fhay all be- retired the sum of 1850 OOO,OOO. 1t
saws that the demand Of the present law does
not call for all the surplus silver, and that
.bere are now bearing the market
about 100000 ounces. which are suf-
fciont 10 keep down the price Of silver
10 its present figure. If the present Of H. ,OO0.-
600 ouces is continued only for the purpose Of
affecting legislation. Congress Shall show by
its action that II intends TO change. The
body of silver was to be permitted 10 go its
w,,v and will no longer depress the market.
I'm conclusion the report says IN view of
fealino that there is no need at present for
further legislation and at the same time
h.iuo not unmindful of the fact that
this CONGRESS at its last session
unou a direct vote rejected free coinage OF
silver provided for in language identical with
that in this bill the committee report adj
verselv upon the bill and recommend that 1t
do not pass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
The Sugar Trust.

Nrw YoRK. Feb. 21.-Judge Cullen. in the
Supreme Court this morning. granted an
order recurring the five corporations Of this
State connected with the Sugar Trust tOshow
cause ou MAY 18th why they should not be
dissolved. These companies are Dick a Myer,
Noller d Syrck. Havomeyer Sugar Refining
Co.. and Oxnard Brothers. The petition IN
each ease states that the company has by ac-
tion of its directors ceased 10 do business
and the capital stock has been invested i'm
mortgage bonds of the American Sugar Rein
ipr 4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
DESPERATE BATTLE
Between the Egyptian Troops and Forces os
Osman Digna at Afafite.

SUAK1M Feb. 9i--News has been received
from Afahte that a severe engagement was
fought between the Egyptian troops, which
recently left FL Teb, and forces Of 0smsn
Digna on February 18th. In the fight the
appearance of the Egyptians OF Tokar
nearly 1000 lives were lost. The Egyp-
tian advance was made at nearly dawn
on Thursday Morning. Osmans forces
was discovered in the near vicinity OF Iokar
aud an immediate exchange of shots took
place between his forces and the Egyptian
Guard. The latter promptly attempted their
way through the dense brughwOod which en-
yelopes Tokar and q neshboor in order to
..in possession of the old government build
ing, now almost tumbe-down ruin,
but which forms strong point OK
vantage for the infantry IN resistenco
to heavy odds They were anticipated by tho
deryishes who dashed rapidly forward and Sc
curing the building surrounded it with q
sNarming mass of Arabs who poured with
ering tire into the ranks of the Egyptians.
Nothing dismayed. the latter continued their
rush for the Arab position, loading and hiring
as they charged.
DESPERATE BATTLE.
When within a few rods of their enemies,
the Egyptians paused n moment TO fix their
bayOnets, and then with a ringing cheer.
sprang forward for the grapple
The fight that followed was a most desper-
ate one men everywhere being engaged hand
10 hand. At a favorable moment the order
was given 10 the Egyptian cavalry 20 charge,
aud as men and horses swung forward in re-
sponse To the command. the dervishes yielding
to the tremendous weight and momentum ot
the chargers broke ranks and fled in disorder
Their defeat was crushing Two thousand
deryishes took part in the battle and an equal
number Of Egyptians reached the shelter OF
the buildings before the Arabs surrounded II.
When the dervishes had abandoned the field
the troops found they had LETT over seyen-
hundred of their number dead while many
more bodies were found in the brushwood.
Nearly every Emr of Importance fell during
the battle.
osMAS DIGNA's FLIGHT.
Osman Digna did not command his forcesin
person but watched the struggle from Afahte.
whence. accompanied by thirty horsemen, he
fed for Temrin. after seeing that the day had
gone against him. Tonight the victorious
Egyptians will bivouac on the field and to-
morrow will advance on Temrin. The loss in
killed and wounded by the Egyptians was
mics. Captain Barrow and twelve priyates II
the Egyptian army We're killed, and Captain
Beech four native officers, and fOrty-two
men were wounded.
No time appears 10 have been lost at Tokar,
and the Egyptians, after leaving a sufficient
garrison nj that place. marched direct upon
Afafite which place they found evacu-
ated by their enemies forces previous to their
arrival. Hundreds of Arabs, however who
We're in tho vicinity quickly surrendered TO
the Egyptians
4 large quantity Of ammunition and other
stores was captured by the Egyptian army.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
lie Challenges All but sullivan.

Nrw YonK. Feb. 2l.-The following dispatch
frorn Svdncv \. :. W., has been received by
the Police Gazette:
CbovnsH Is Going to America. Goddard viii
challonec Slayin. Jackson. Corbeit. and XII
rain. Goddard will request the Police Gazette
to hack linn against Slayin on bis arrival
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
THE NINE HORROR.
The Searching Party Removes Three More
Dead Bodies.

JE,NsvuLE, Pa, Feb. 21.-The searching
party have recovered three more bodies.
Early this morning the body of James Ward
was found i'm the breast adjoining his own.
This afternoon John Poiask, % Hungarian
laborcr. was found in his breast: also the body
of Joe Astros The bodies are ~ bad state
of decomposition and were Immediately liz
terred when brought TO the surface
There never was BLACK damp" IN the lower
lift. and this proves that all the victims thus
far found were undoubtedly drowned. Tie
scarchcls had many narrow escapes. Nentlla-
tion has not yet been restored. and the deadly
black damp Is now encountered at every turn.
Work was begun tins morning 10 buld "a
canvass fue AT the entrance 70 the west gang
way which will carry of larger part OF the
cas-. and thus make work safer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

Providence. r. l., Feb. 21.-The election
for Congress in the Second district to-day re-
suited I'm the success of Page Democrat, who
has about 5000 majority. The election was a
tame affair on account Of Congressman Ar
nold's dcclinatiou TO run and the general alb
stinanceo the Republicans from voting. The
Republican vote shows falling of OF nearly
1000 Yntes as c0mparea with the fall election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

INDIANAPOLIS. ND, Feb. 2l-Aspecial from
North Vernon, Ind. 10 the News says: A
fatal accident occurred near Paris. Ind, to
day. Two children OF Mrs Curlack. a girl
aeed nine months and boy aged two years,
was PLAYING near a tub Of boiling water. In
some manner the tub was overturned, the
contents submerging the little ones, scalding
= - /. l.. lDntI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

seventy. who has administered the regency
with much ability, will be proclaimed king,
The German Government is very proud 81
the success Of the new Imperial and Prussian
Government loan Of $50 900 600 marks at 8 per
cent The offers show both the public faith
in the German Government and the vas'
quantities of money that are seeking secure
Investments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
ANOTHER NINE DISASTER.
Fatal Explosion In Nova scotia-seventy
Persona Dead.

SpRISGmLL NINE. n s.. Feb. 9l.-An ex-
plosion took place in the west side Of the east
slope this afternoon. Already five bodies
have been taken out Names: Ernest Blsin-
bridge, Herbert Armishaw. Joseph Turner
and two not identified \ resculng party Is
engaged in putting up q brattlce 10 restore
ventilation. II is feared that a great many
others are killed. but thus far they cannot be
reached. II is impossible 10 get at
those who are Imprisoned until some
falls of roof are cleared. 70 IS thought that
fully thirty men and boys are still IN the mine.
Among them H. Manager Swift, who has not
been seen since the explosion The resculng
party say q great many horses are killed.
Some of the injured taken ont Will die.
Black-damp has made It's appearance. Miners
who have come up say the levels are blocked
I'm the locality of the explosion with debris.
consisting OF timber Knocked out by the ex-
plosiOn. which was felt above ground.
SEVENTY PERSONS DEAD.
HALIFAX. n. S. Feb. 2l.-The loss Of life
caused by the explosion Is appalling. Ii IS
now feared that seventy men and boys are
dead Twenty-nne bodies have been recoy-
cred. Those brought up, dead are' William
Turner, Hurbert Armlshaw, Ernest Brain
bridge. James Aioirier Allan Mckin-
non Laughlin McKinnon. Arthur An
derson, r. 4. Sherlock. Andrew Car
michael. James Johnson, John McKinnOn.
Richard Dawson. John Boyd Matthew Col
lins. Rory Mcdonald sam Muckle, Jerry
Murphy James McEvey, David McEvey
John Bentliile. Edward Smith. James Sharp
less. John Carmichael. Joseph Tattersall,
Willie Brown, Philip b. White, Thomas
Hollet. David Watt, william Mckee. The
work Of recovering the bodies is being pushed
forward.
Some of the bodies are almost unrecoguiza-
bic. The dead are being identified by sOrrow-
ing friends and relatives amid heartrending
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
CUB1y RECIPROCITY.
The Subject Discussed in the Spanish Cabi-
net,

MADmD, Feb. 2i.-At a Cabinet meeting
Thursday Secretary Blaine's proposed basii
of a commercial treaty with reference tc
Cuba was discussed The Duke Tetuean,
Minister Of Foreign Affairs favored the treaty.
The other ministers generally opposed the
treaty, especially Senior Casgayon, Ministerlof
Finance, who saw objections from the stand
point Of revenue. The Minister of Foreign
Affairs -nd the Minister Of Finance have since
held daily conferences, with q view 10 recon-
sidering their ideas on the subject.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Steamer Collision.

LONDON. Feb. 2l.-fhe Great Eastern Rail
way Company's channel mail steamer. which
plys between Harwich aud Rotterdam, col
lded with the steamer Queen IN the North
sea. The latter vessel almost Immediately
sank, and Notwithstanding the efforts OF the
crew of the mail steamer, seven OF the Queens
crew were drowned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
ncaih fan Ashland lady.

ASHLAND. VA. Feb. 2l.-lSpecial IA tele-
gram WAS received here tins morning anhouic-
Fno the death in Ashland. Wis, of Mrs. Car
rinrton. nee Miss Alice Mayo. Of this place.
Miss Mlyo and Mr.. Darlington were united IN
marriage here last year They have been liv-
ine i'm Wisconsin since. No particulars Of tie
daath arc known
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Parnefs In Dublin.

DUBLIN. Feb. 2i.-Mr. ranell. accompanied
by Messls. O'Kelly. Redmond and Leamy. ar
rived in Dublin to-day. There WIS a large
gathering at the station. The lrish delega-
ton was loudly cheered. Parnell briefly adj
dressed the assemblage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

The President sent to the Senate these
nominations: Charles Foster, of Ohio, Secre-
tarv of the Treasury; Martin Knapp, Of New
York. Interstate Commissioner; Charles
Cole. of the District Of Columbia. United
States Attorney for the District Of Columbia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
t,le Horse Sale.

LEXINGTON. Ky. Feb. 2i.masixiy-four head
of horses were sold at W. L. Woodards sale
today for sis, $50. an average OF szoi, Gnl- n
ing the six days, J6i ncad nave o'''' '0'' i0'
s304 O6O an average OF ~sO!.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

H,vrpuilL. Mass. Feb. 2l.-Perley A, Stone
& Go. shoe manufacturers, assigned today
Liabilities. $4,000, 1t IS pchevea theI oIeo !i'.
itors will allow the hrIn an vN',iS'on "i'' ''''''
the business will be continued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
Tndeliyered Messages.

Messages to the following remain undeliv-
cred for the week ending yesterday at the
Western Union Telegraph office. J. S. Dayen-
port. G. Joyce Ennis, A. V. V. Raymond, f..
j.. Bush, Il. b. PEBBLE. Mrs. f. j. Clayton,
BENJAMIN We'll, x. c. Anderson, II. G..
Morris. Jessie Jones Il Co., Francis Richard
son, }. L. Poe, Ella Garfield CD. B. Manly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
RetIr.d Gsneral Arrc.te.I.

LISBON, Feb. 2i.--Geueral Silva. retired
officer Of the army, has been arrested NJ
Operto and confined In the fortress Other
arrests have followed Of persons suspected u
completely in the recent revolt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
No Election Yet.

spn,xerrup. IIL.. Feb. 2i.--One ballot was
tapen Tor United States Senator to-day, result
;ng. Palmer. 8: Streeter, !; Lindiey,. J; Pay
son 2, Oglesby. |. The joint Assembly then
.diourned till Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
REPonTED WITH AMENDMENTS.

The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill was re-
ported TO the Senate to-day from the Commit
tee on Appropriations. A large number OF
changes were made by the committee IN the
items for the Government exhibit at the
Worlds Fair. having been modified consider
c1ably. The appropriation of $3.50, 900 for the
Government exhibit made by the House has
been reduced to $500. 900. and the House pro
vision that $4,000 of this sum shall be eX-
pended for the Latin-Ameican department,
stricken out.