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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
STEAMER BURNED At SEA.
The Guion Line Steamship Abyssinia De-
stroyod by Fire but All on Board Saved.
fD,.r

LONDON. Dec. 22.-The Guion line steamer
Abyssnis. which sailed from New York De-
cember l4th for Liverpool. has been burned
at sea. All on board were saved. The news
OF the burning OF the Abyssinia was brought
by the steamer Spece. which passed Sicily
this morning. She signalled that the Abyssinia
was burned at sea. The lost steamer Abys-
slnia. besides having on board $1,000 BUSH
els OF wheat. carried valuable cargo of
miscellaneous goods among which was
large quantity of cotton, hops, etc At mid
night tonight the Spece landed the passen-
gers and crew of the Abyssinia from South
ampton. They we're all in fair condition.
having recovered from the shock which
their rough experience had given
many OF them, and especially the women
PASSENGERS. Captain Murray, OF the
Abysnia spoke highly of the humanity and
courage shown by the officers of the Spece IN
the prompt assistance TO the Abyssnia when
made aware OF the vessels danger. The
Abysslnia's passage was without especial incl
dent from the date Of starting December
18th. until last Friday, December 18th.
1t was about noon when the signs of fire
were discovered by the crew Care was
taken not to alarm the passengers. and Captain
Murray bent every effort 10 smother the fire.
This had evidently been smoudering in the
cargo for some time. and when an
attempt was made 10 ascertain its extent q
volume of smoke thick and suffocatng drove
back the explores. IL soon became evident
that the vessel was beyond saving and the
passengers were quietly told to make
prepai ations to leave. the crew labor
Ing meantime TO retard the advance of
the flames. which threatened 70 burst
from the hold. The passengers behaved well.
even the women showing wonderful courage
under the circumstances. All eyes were
strained for a sail while the growing heat of
the deck told of an increasing danger. The
flag of distress wa hoisted and the
horizon anxiousiy scanned. At length the
Spece came in sight and the speed with which
she directed her course toward the burning
vessel carried Joy TO the crew aud passengers
Of the Abyssinia.
Captain Willegrode. of the Spece. lost no
time in questions. He asked Captain Murray
the condition of his ship, and on receiving
reply. instantly caused his boats to be
lowered and the German sailors
quickly manned them and made for
the burning vessel. Tho sea was not run
ming high and the transshipment was accom-
plished without extraordinary danger The
first let down into the boats were two women
no distinction being made of saloon or
steerage. There were several children
A sturdy sailor carried down each of
the children. their mother following. Then
came the mail passengers and last of all Cap
tain Murray. going in the last boat. All
we're safely put on board the Spece. TIE
passengers were permitted to take with them
such belongings as they could carry about
their persons, other baggage being sacrificed
with the carpO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
JErFERs0S D1yIs' MEMOIRS.
His Widow Brings Suit Against Her Pub
lisher Tor KoyaltLes Due.


Usher Tor Royalties Due.
NEW YORK, Dec. Hoadley, Lauterbach
& Johnson. attorneys FOR the widow Of Jeifer-
son Davis, submitted yesterday in the supe-
rior court complaint against Robert Belford
and Edward Lange OF the IrOw Printing
and Book Binding Company. The plaintiff
afirms that on March 4th She signed
contract with Robert Ieltord, by
which lie WAS 20 have the publlca-
tion of her husbands memoirs, she 70 re-
ceise a royalty OF j. per cent on each COPY
sold. statements aud adjustments 70 be
male every three months. Edward Lange
agreed 10 act rs surety % the amount OF
$4,000. In Mrs Davis typewrtten dupli-
Gates the principal contract was dated March "a,
1870. and the surety March T. 1890. whereas.
according 20 tie plaintiff, both papers were
signed Oh March 4th.
The plaintiff claims that only one state
ment was made, showing j,llO copies OF the
work 20 have been sold. which would entltlo
her 20 q royalty of S4.000.3l. she prays the
Court TO declare judgment 10 this amount
against BelfOrd also judgment against Lange
tor the amount of his surety $4,000 She
further prays the Court to declare tho con-
tracts null and void. and owing to the insoi-
vency of both the defendants. 10 Issue an In
junction restraining the further publication
or transfer OF the publishing OF the book.
The defendants demurred 10 the complaint.
and with the understanding that the briefs
were 10 be handed IN IN few days, Judge
DugrO reserved his decision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
FIRE TINS MORNING.
X. NJ. 'Lathrop's Cheroot Factory and j. w.
Harrison Suffer by Its Rayages.

bhffhsoh -hfrf b1 Sts hhftkts.
An alarm Of fire was rung in this
morning at 1875 o'clock from box No.
l3l. stationed at Fifteenth and Cary streets.
Steamer No. z, which il stationed on
Cary near Tenth street was the first 10 re-
spOnd. and It's stream was ready 20 be handled
when the hremen reached the scene. The
alarm also brought to the confagration
Steamer 3. of Broad street: Steamer z, of
Main near Twentieth. and Truck No. 3
The smoke was first seen by Policeman
W II. Fore, and it was ho who turned in tho
alarm When the hremen reached the
seemingly-fated corner smoke was issuing
from the second story of the building.
which was occupied by X. NJ Lathrop 4 Co.
as a cherOOt factory.
At l55 ladder was put in the front Of
the building but the fremen reported that
there was nothing but smoke. What was not
DESTROYED by fire became worthless by the
deluge of necessary water and that element
soon found vent on the first floor, damaging
considerably the coffee, flour and other goods
which were stored there
The second. third and fourth floors were
occupied by X. M Lathrop n Co.. and their
loss Is estimated at from $1,000 TO $4,000
The stock il believed 10 be fully insured.
The first floor was occupied by J. ". Har-
rison x Co.. and their loss IL from "a. 900 10
80. 900 IL was stated this morning thai
thoy were fully insured.
The building is owned by Jones \ Poin.
dexter. and is supposed 10 be insured. The
damage TO the building IS very slight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Bits of News Gathered Hero and There By
THE Times" Reporters.

THE Times" Reporters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lee Hyndman (nse
Meade) will spend the holidays in Richmond
with her parents. This is Mrs. Hyndman'u
first visit home since her marriage.
Mr. William A. Wyatt is out after a severe
spell OF sickness
Mr.. A. W. Noting has been confined TO his
home week with the grip.
Messrs. Philip and Thomas Shea. who have
Deen quito sick, are both able TO be out
Miss Myrtle Davis has returned from
Pheasant VISIT 10 relatives in Raleigh. n. G.
Messrs. A. J. Montague and w. II. Massie.
two prominent attorneys OF Danvile. are in
the city.
Dir. Charles Ebel. who was married in Gin
cinnatl on December ID, has returned home
with his bride.
Colonel B. +. w. Carter. Of Cincinnati
formerly OF Richmond, is on visit TO friends
and relatives
Mr.. Robert f. Fairlamb. who has been
working at Reidsyille, n. c.. is at home foy
the holidays.
Captain Edward l.. Baker. of Racine. Wis.
committed suicide yesterday morning by
shooting himself through the head
The Union passenger line was blockaded for
some time about O'Clock yesterday evening
by aderailed car near Fifteenth and Franklin.
The Scottish Rite Masons have presented
Mr. William krause the well known Masonic
caterer; a handsome thirty-two-degree Jewel
of solidgold.
Miss Virginia Drewry has Just returned
from school 10 spend her Christmas holidays
and brought with her Miss Marie Lonsdale, of
Washington, ID. G.
4 little son of Justice r. A Jacoh was aoci
dentally shot Monday afternoon by colored
contender named Daniel Johnson. The
wound is on the ankle. and is not considered
serious.
The word Jumper" is not generally under
stood by the reading public. but printer by
the name Of Charles Taylor yesterday left the
city, leaving several who had confidence in
him with the bag to hold"
Trinity Juvenile Tempars held pleasant
entertainment at Central Hall last evening.
and pretty girls and gallant boys participated
IN the programme There were refreshments
after the meeting and pleasurable time was
spent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

Long List Of Candidates, but ingalls,
Doesn't Seem TO be Among Them.

A Long List Of Candidates, but ingalls,
Doesn't Seem TO be Among Them.
TOPEKA, KAN. Dee. 22-The list of proba-
bic successors to the late Senator Plumb is
increasing rapidly.
The candidates most prominently men
toned are Chief Justice Albert II. Horton.
ex-Congressman l.. n. Morrill,. ex-Congress-
man 5. r.. Peters; George r. Peck. general
solicitor Of the Santa Fe; Ex-Governor
Thomas A. Osborn. Benjamin Simpson and
George f. Anthony.
Justice Horton who has been more promi-
nently mentioned than any other politician,
stated this morning that under no circum-
stances would he accept the position if it was
rendered him.
A personal enmlty between Governor
Humphrey and ex-senator ingalls, u IS be-
lieved. places hr. ingalls, out of the race.
There is now some talk of Governor Humph-
rev resigning and making Lieutenant-G Cover
nor Felt Governor, who could appoint
Humphrey senator Neither OF them would
consent 10 be interviewed concerning the
rumor Governor Humphrey said he would
not even consider the situation at all until
after the Obsequies and interment of the late
senator, aud intimated that any candidate
that showed indecent haste in pressing his
claims would lose all chance Of appointment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

Mrs. Barnaby's son-in-Law Subjected TO
Cross-Examination.

Cross-Examination.
DENVER. Col. Dec. 22-John Conrad. SON.
in-law Of Mrs. Barnaby, was recalled TO the
stand this morning in the Graves trial. and
his cross-e examination begun.
Judge Macon began the examination by
asking
Were you connected with any interview
published III Boston,"
NO; never spoke to reporter until one
spoke 10 me-"
Did you say 10 the Doctor that you had
subsidized the press and that you had paid
twenty reporters slO EACH"
Did you tell him that you could con.ro
the Denver papers and pack jury 10 convict
him?p
NO" Indignantly.
The witness continued that he had not been
badly disposed toward any one who had
taken Graves part. lie admitted having made
q statement accusing Colonel bRliou OF being
interested in robbing Mrs. Barnsby and he
declared that 1t WAS true. Since November
lie had some communication with tho Denver
papers and had talked with reporters.
lie was asked If he had authorized what
Colonel Richard had said.
Mr. Stevens objected to his answering this
question and was sustained by the Court.
The witness continued that he knew Detec-
tive Keith who WIS employed 10y the defense.
He denied that he said certain thnes and
then had told reporter that Keith had said
them.
The cross-examination now took different
line. The witness said he had lived in Mon
tana twenty years. and had been married two
years Judge Rising refused TO allow him 70
answer Judge Masons question as I whether
or not his wife had ever written
10 her mother. He continued that he began
TO investigate pr. Graves record as soon
as he heard Mrs. Barnaby had been muir
dered. He never heard of the Doctor be-
fore the murder He introduced him
self TO DIR. Graves and the latter accompa-
MED him back 10 his house and apollo
cized % Mrs Conrad for tho many horrible
things he had said about Mrs. BsFnaby The
witness did not press the Doctor TO quote
the words the latter had used. The
first half hour of the conversation that
evening was occupied by the Doctor
in apologizing. After that tho witness
asked the Doctor if no had any suspicion as
to who had murdered Mrs. Barnaby. He
said he thought the Bennetts had He knew
the poor woman was paving blackmail. for
she had once given her $500 which she said
she had 10 Iay some one. He also .sus ectcd
the Worrells and said the elder Miss Worrell
was coarse woman. II there mad not been
80 much talk he thought the person who sent
the bottle would have admitted it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
The Cavalier Wrecked.

LONDON. Dec pa ships boat marked
Cavalier" and some wreckage has been
picked up off the Sicily Islands, near Land =
End and it is consequently believed that the
British steamer Cavalier, 1.l97 tons. which
left Gibraltar December 9th. for Falmouth.
has been wrecked. This belief has since be-
Of a dispatch from Rotterdam which says
that the British steamer Indian Prince has
arrived there and reports that on December
18TH when oil the Bishop Rocks. not far
from Lands End. she passed a steamship
supposed 10 be "A British vessel which had
been abandoned by her crew. The sea was
proacl the abandoned steamship. but from
the description given Of her by the captain
Of the Indian Prince, it is believed that the
derect was the Cavalier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
Chicaro Openinr Market.

The following quotations OF opening prices
of the Chicago grain and produce markets
were received too late last night 10 20 with
our regular market report:
CuicAGo. Dec. p. 2.-Openlng $50 Wheat
Wheat. May s6'- 9dS.c
Corn Corn. January. 42Nc.; May. 42lSc.
Oats Oats. January. 3l9.c.; May. q. &C..
Pork Pork. January. sl0.7j, MAY. .ll.30.
Lard-Lard, January. sG.15; May. $3.50.
Ribs Ribs, January, S3l5; January, s3.75
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

Nfw YopE, Dec 22.-Frank Slayin went
in tho Herald Office late in the day and made
an agreement with Arthur Lumley of the
illustrated News. to cover on Tuesday next
the 500 that John J.. Sulliyans hackers
have had posted for several weeks for a fight
with Suiiyan IN September provided Slavn
defeats Peter Jackson ia London next May
If Jackson bests Slavin, Sullivan will not
moot tie white Australian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

A Husband Heaten To Death and His Wife
Brutaliy Outraged.

ASNIsroS. ALA. Dec. 22.--Last Thursday
night. near Choccolocco. "a mob of masked
men called William Bowes from his house.
and. tying him 10 tree. brutally beat him
with hickory switches on the bare back and
ordered him 70 leave the community at once.
Bowles did not leave and Friday night the
mob called aud repeated the dose more Sc
yerely. Saturday night they called again.
and being refused admittance broke down
the door and beat and clubbed Bowes and
afterwards outraged his wife, Bowles and his
wife left home Sunday. and. walking fifteen
miles. dragged themselves to this city reach
ing here to-day in an exhausted condition.
Bowles died to-day. No arrests have been
made. and no cause assigned for tho crime
except that Rowles had been active IN his
efforts 70 put down lawless gang IN bis
neighborhood People are greatly excited
here over tho outrage and posse has started
In search Of the gang II any Of them ere
caught they will DO lynched.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
The Sword OF CoInmbns.

Nrw York. Dec 22.-Mr. Strickler. one Of
the Worlds Fair commissioners from Ger
many. las landed il hoboken and has in his
possession what is said 10 bo the sword
carried by Christopher Columbus at the time
of his discovery OF America. The sword be-
long. TO the Museum of Salisbury Germany.
and has been lent Tor exhibition ut Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
1eiperaphic Breyisies

James Robertson. the young man who was
so ,eyerely injured at the time of the expo-
sion in the Office of Russell SAGE. was dis
charged from the CLamters-street New
York hospital yesterday.
The Cabinet was sworn in at Quebec yester;,
day with Mr.. De Boucherville as premier and
president OF the council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
PRICE TWOCENTS.

year: Rev: J. d. Smith. Baltimore,
President; Rev. s. NJ Newman, Washington,
vyice-presidont. Chaplain O. J. Nave. Secre-
tary; representing the navy and army, w.
Ozark. Executive Committee: Rev. j. II.
Elliott, W. A. Bartlett. D. II. Carroll and J.
q. Butler. Mrs. j. Ellen Foster was after
wards added TO the committee. and two othsr
ladies will also be named.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
PfTRIOrIc CAROLIYIAYs.
A Resolutions to Asa Congress to Buy Prop
erty at Yorktown, Va.


erty at Yorktown, Va.
COLUMBIA. S. c., Dec. 22.-The Legislature
has adopted resolution instructing South
Carolina representatives in Congress 10 pre-
pare and support bill for the purchase Of
the Temple Farm and Moore House Of York
town Va, by the Government Of the United
States of America provided tho cost OF the
said farm and all improvements shall not
exceed a reasonable price, and that the State
of Virginia shall exempt the same from
taxation. The preamble TO the resolution
states that the Moore House and the Temple
farm will carry with them through all time
the memoirs Of the victory by which the
allied armies of France aud American colo
MES secured Our nations independence: that
during the recent Centennial celebration OF
the event by the citizens and representatives
of tho republic Of France and the United
States of America the hope was expressed by
the descendants of the officers of both
France and America who commanded on the
field in l7sl that the farm and house should
be preserved and perpetuated as a memorial
of the friendly alliance which then aud ever
since has existed between the people Of
the two nations, as well as IN respect 10 the
memories of those who feil in or survived the
struggle that ended the protracted war and
gave peace and hope to q then impoverished
people that the property can at this time be
secured for q nominal sum and that the pro-
duet OF the farm will probably be ample 20
preserve and keep the buildings in repairs
which are 80 located as to he well adapted
for Government purposes on occasions OF
inspections and reviews on York river.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

meeting of the Kansas Republican club
wos held In Washington last night 10 take
action on the death Of Senator Plumb. ke'-
olutions wsre adopted and eulogies on the de-
ceased given by ex Representative B w.
Perkins. Colonel Il. J. Hinton, Albert Griihn;
Isaac sharpe. +. J. Coston, ID. j. Evans and
ID. j. Roberts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
.,other Crank Demands GoIh.

VNrox. a.. Dec pa crazy man by the
name of Dan Bales. living here. demanded
-IO 600 from G. c. Griffin, a rich physician.
Yesterday, threatening. If refused. to take his
arrested and taken to the insane asylum at
Independence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

l,roo'iyrav Ronfist church Of Louisville. KY.
has accepted call to the Seventh saptst
church Of Baltimore. one Of the largest and
most influential in that city lie Is the son OF
Rev. DR.. Upper, of this CITY, secretary OF the
Foreign Mission Board Of the Southern bap-
fi.f Convention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
THOSE VINO HdVE DIED,
several Citizens OF Richmond Passed
Away-The Funerals.

Several Citizens OF Richmond Passed
Away-The Funerals.
The funeral services of Mr.. Christopher +.
Allen took place yesterday from his late resi-
dence. No. 1918 Floyd avenue. at II O'Clock.
Rev. Or. Landrum conducted the services.
and large number OF friends were present at
the ceremonies at the house and also at tho
grave. The lnterment took place at Holly
wood. and the following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers. +. 5. Ferneyhough George w.
DAVIS, Charles Booth, II. Coleman. w. Hew
lit and James Payne.
Mr. Allen was grandson of the late Rev.
DR.. Andrew Broadus and native Of Caro-
line. He was at the organization of the Boil
ing Green Guards made first lieutenant Of
that company but shortly after they were
mustered into service. Bad health prevented
him taking active part in their subsequent
record making. Mr.. Allen had been de-
barred from active business pursuits for sonte
time by falling health. The singular coinci-
dence Of his own and his hrothers death Sun.
day morning was the cause of much CON-
ment.
WILLIE RrADY.
large number Of friends and relatives col.
lected at the residence of AIr. w. j. Ready.
9l0 west Main street. Yesterday morning 70
assist in the sad funeral ceremonies Of his
little four-year-old boy Willie. Many OK
pressions of sympathy we're given the parents
in their loss.
TWO FUNERALS.
The remains If Mrs Hannah Hannigan,
who died in Philadelphia on the 2lst inst,
will arrive here this morning Mrs Hanni-
gan formerly lived in this city where she has
many friends. The funeral will take place
this morning from ST. Peters cathedral at 9
o'clock.
The funeral of Mrs. Kate sullivan who
died Monday at the Little Sisters of the Poor,
will take place there this morning at 9o'clock.
JOSEPH REUTER-.
The funeral of the late Joseph Reuter- took
place yesterday afternoon from LaureI-street
Methodist church and was largely attended.
Rev. W. T.. Judkins conducted the services
and Mr.. Haddon Watkins sang very sweet
solo The pall-bearers were Messrs Reynolds.
Wade. Pukins, Bull. Snead. Walters. Winder'
Kendler and Farmer. The interment was
made in Hollywood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

The Whitney -Mackridge Concert Company
which was 10 have presented the programme
nj the Mozart musicale this evening. was de-
loved in Atlanta Yesterday. and cannot reach
Richmond before tomorrow. AS a conse-
ouence the musicale will be held tomorrow
evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23
nTIs INTNoOrcrD N rHr srvArr.

''' '-f .tt''t't' fii IN iftE SIN AlE.
Senator Hale introduced q bin in tho Sen
ave TO-DAY amending the act providing for the
taxing of tho Eleventh Census so that the
superintendent OF the Census shall be re-
CURED to obtain from every incorporated and
uulHCofporated company the information
O%"e1 lot and specined IN tho general sched-
ulca heretofore approved or 10 be hereafter
approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
Inc OIL makes II "a nisdemeanor 10 refuse TO
respond or give fair answers to these ques-
mons and makes the oflense punishable ny a
me not TO exceed SO 600 and Imprisonment
for one year.
Senator Hansbrough introduced a bill for
the adjustment of tho salaries of fourth-cass
postmasters. The bill provides that the COM
pensaton OF fOurth-cass pOstmasters shall
be hNed on tho basis of the whole box rents
collected IN their Offices and commissions
upon the am mt Of revenue derived from the
sale OF postage stamps. stamped envelopes
postal cards, etc, at tho following rates. on
the hrst fifty or less. per quarter one hundred
percent; on the next { 90 or less per quarter
sixty per cent, on the next 500 or less per
quarter fifty per cent, and on the balance
thirty per cant.
senator Chandler introduced bill amend
Ing The act TO regulate the carriage Of pas
sehgers ~ sea approved IN 1918.
Ihe object is % enlarge the ship railroad
room and 20 increase the comfort OF immi-
grants. ltaliOts % each person carried 80 0cublc
leet of space, provides for proper ventilation
ana sanitary arrangements and imposes fines
upon and provides for tho imprisonment Of
vloators Of the law.
Senator Stanford reintrOduced his bill OF
last session TO provide the Government with
means sufficient 10 supply the National want
81 sound circulating currency better known
as the Land Loan bill"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-23

ana bill % provide Tor the extension of the
Executive Mansion in Washington.
Az Tue suggestion of Mr. Cu.lOm tho Senate
AZ lU2 J.. d. went into executive session.
NJ the expiration of ten minutes the doors
We're rcopeued nnd the resolution of the
iiouse ~ relation 90 the death of Representa-
i've Melbourne ~. Ford of Grand Ranids.
Mich. bong called tho Senate. ont Of respect
TO his memory, adjourned until noon TO.
morrow.