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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

CRY or MEXICO, May 23.-Adolph Scriber
and George W. Powers are now on The Pacific
coast appointing agents for new steamship
company whose principal shareholders are the
directors of tie Illinois Central railroad.
The new company Will run steamships to con-
lect with the Illinois Central railroad from
Colon orAspinwall and 20 the principal ports Of
Mexico and Central America. Another line
wll be- run along the western coast from
alama a. for north as San Francisco. This
is % be the first effect of the Pan-American
Compress and 10 is stated that the lines VIII be
extended TO South American ports on both
Tic Pacific and the Atlantic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

The lefFort so raise new Chilisn loan In
Paris has failed The French bankers who
were favoring the plan Of horing the loan arc
dissatisfied with the guarantees offered. Ne.
gotiations will be resumed in the autumn.
The Canadian Pacific railroad steamer Em.
press of Japan arrived at Hong Kong yester-
day and will remain until Tuesday, June "a,
when she will start on her mail route for
Shanghai. japanese ports and Vancouver.
The Manchester Whitsuntde plate Of 5000
soyereigns was won yesterday by Rulel.
Dunure second. Mr.. Roses bay tilly third.
The Daily Chronicle. Of London, in its
financial article declares that there is q gen
eral feeling that the money market should DO
placed on a different footing.
The bill postponing the payments OF bank
deposits for twenty days has been adopted
by the Chamber Of Deputies Of the Argentine
Republic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
CaupI,t in the Rapids.

ST.. PAUL, MINI, May 2S-A terrible scci-
cident occurred in the Kettle river near Sand
stone. Mimi. last evening boat-load OF
men were crossing the river at dark and ven
tured too near the Kettle Falls. The boat was
caught in therapids and whired over the falls;
Thomas Barney, of Chippewa Falls, and
Charles A. McGraw, of Augusta Maine, both
prominent lumbermen and Swan Peterson;
were drowned. A boy named Whitesides, and
a man whose name could not be learned. are
missing, and were probably drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Prince Blsmarck's Policy.
lBr Gable to Tho Times. }

LONDON, May pa dispatch from Berlii
Gays it is now generally supposed among Ger
man politicians that Prince Bismarck goes to
the Reichstag TO make opposition to the Gov
eminent, for his presence there OK asupporter
Is not necessary and would hardly DO well
come TO the Emperor. He cannot intend 10
advocate policy. for tho conditions Of Ger.
man public life do not admit of advice being
taken except from responsible ministers-tha
is. ministers responsible not in the English
sense, to Parliament. but TO the Emperor.
The only third course that Prince Bismarck
could have in view would be 10 find occasion
TO give vent 10 his disappointment. In any
case he will have few or no followers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
SESSIONS OF PRESBYTERIANS.
The Southern General Assembly Adjourn
at Birmingham.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NORTHERN BODY.
Inc Dr. Briggs Heresy Case Referred to the
committee on Theological Seminaries-
Ministerial Relief.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. May 23.-[Special. J.
The Presbyterian Assembly was called TO
order this morning at o'clock and was open
ed with devotional exercises conducted by
Dr. Hetner, Of Missouri. Among the over
lures received was one asking that nations
settle disputes by arbitration instead of re-
sorting to arms which was read and referred
TO the committee on bills and overtures.
A communication was received from New
Orleans asking that the assembly meet in that
city IN 1892. Read and referred.
The committee on foreign correspondence
made partial report saying that it was not
ready to report delegates TO the National Tenn
perance Convention at Saratoga and the SYM
pathy of this assembly would be conveyed by
letter to the assembly Of the Reformed
Church, which meets in Cleveland, O., on the
9th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Effect of the Pope's Circular.

LONDON. May 23-The appearance of the
full text Of the papal encyclical has set tho
critics and polemicists TO sharpening their
pencils and their wits so that within the next
few days the press Of the continent and OF
Great Britain will become the arena on which
a fierce controversial warfare will be waged.
The Socialists are already cOndemning the
document but on the other hand there are
very many of the conservative labor leaders
who hail the encycIical with satisfaction.
They see in it the abandonment by the Church
of its thick-and-thin support of divine
right" so far "A that right" was supposed TO
be incarnated in the monarchic principle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Gang Of Thieves Surrounded.

Arkansas CITY. ARK, May 23.- Wednesday
night gang of thieves stole thirty horses in
the Usage Indian reservation. A large party
of marshals and citizens started in pursuit
Thursday and yesterday located the thieves
in the rough part of the Cherokee strip. thirty
miles south of here. They sent word in last
night that they had the gang surrounded and
that fight would probably occur before
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Some of Phillips Brookes' Ancestors.
Boston Transcript.l

The old Phillips home in North Andover,
where the bishop-elect passed much of his
boyhOod. Is venerable gambrel-roOfed build
ING. built IN 1882 by Dr. BrOOkes' great grand
father, the Hon. Samuel Phillips Lieutenant
Governor Phiilips-one of the founders of An
dover Academy. Ii was in its day one of the
most elegant houses of the town. The old
house Is now rich in old family treasures;
there are fine old family portraits; there is a
portrait of Washington, presented by one Of
his nephews old silver tankards and porrin-
gers massive sldebOard, tapestries, an old
carved cabinet, library Of quaint old books.
In the southeast parlOr General Washington
was once received 10y Madame Phebe Fox
craft Phillips, wife of Samuel Phillips. She
was a lady graced with social accomplish
ments; she was extremely beautiful, sweet
and graceful in manners and carriage and
person of extraordinary conversational powers.
lt was said by one who knew her that her
style OF conversation surpassed that Of any
one, male or female in the country" She
was the chief donor on the occasion of the es-
tablishment of Andover Theological Seminary.
She was gifted writer of letters and pos
sessed great strength Of mind and tenacity of
purpose. That she was beautiful one could
well believe, judging her by the portrait of
her son, Colonel John Phillips. His face is
remarkably sweet and regular in expression,
classic, denoting refinement. high breeding,
purity and cOmposure or spirit. The face OF
Colonel Phillips is remarkably like that of his
grandson, Phillips Brooks. and the resem-
blance is heightened by the eyeglasses worn
by each.
Colonel Phillips graduated at Harvard in
1895. studied law, but, on account of ill-health.
never practiced, but went into trade in
Charlestown. where he married Miss Lydia
Gorham, a daughter Of Judge Nathaniel Cor
ham. One of his daughters. Mary Anne
Phillips. married Mr. William Gray Brooks
and became the mother Of Phillips Brooks.
William Gray Brooks was for forty years a
hardware merchant in Boston. He was a
member of ST. Pau's church and was a near
relative of Peter Chardon Brooks. the wealthy
marine underwriter of Boston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
CLOSE UPON THE IThrh.
Inc Charleston Only short Distance Reb,na
the Runaway Vessel.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cn.., May 29.-The first
news about the ltata was received to-day
The Colima, which has just arrived from
Panama, reports that she. spoke both the
Itata and the Charleston.
The ltata was met at 1882 o'clock on the
morning of the 18th going south at full steam.
slxty-ive miles from Acapulco
At 500 o'clock p. NJ. the same Gay the Co
lima spoke the Charleston one hundred and
thirty miles from Acapulco.
Captain Remy of the Charleston asked the
captain of the Colima if he had seen the
Itata.
He answered in the affirmative, and then
the United States cruiser went straight on
her way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
WILL THE 1rArA SURRENDER?

SAN Francisco, CAL. May 29-The Even
ing Bulletinprofesses to have reliable authori-
ty for stattment which it published tonight
TO the efiect'that the Congressional party of
Chli has entered into an agreement with the
snited States Government to surrender the
steamer Itata and her cargo. and, further.
that the Charleston win not pursue the Itata
any longer. but VIII proceed to Callao and
the itata viii be handed over to the American
authorities.
The Bulletin adds 1T is probable pro-
ceedings will then follow in the Federal
courts in the United States. BUTT is definite
ly settled there will be no guns fred in the
capture of the Itata and the pursuit by the
Charleston is practically of -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

TORONTO. ONT. May 23.-The result of in
quiries by the Dominion Miller Association as
10 the surplus supply of wheat has caused q
big surprise. Instead of a surplus shortage
of probably a million bushels was discovered.
1t will, however, largely depend on the har
vest. If it is late Canada will have to look TO
the United States for wheat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
CITY TREAsURER SHORT.
John BardsIeay of Philadelphia Placed
Under Arrest.

under arrest.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. May 3.-City-Treasurer
John Bardsleay was placed under arrest at
his home in Germa ntown at IL o'clock to-
night. He is sick in bed and two detectives
are stationed at his home.
The expert accountant appointed by the
mayor discovered a discrepancy in Bardleay's
accounts Of $4,000 this morning and
Immediately notified the mayor The
latter had a conference with City-Solci-
tor Warwack, District-Attorney Graham
and other city officials and the result was the
issuance of a warrant for Bardleays arrest.
He will be given "A hearing at the Central sta
ton on Monday, when the story Of his short
age in detail will be told.
1t is said tonight that the discrepancy dis
covered is in the treasurer's account with the
Third National Bank. where the city deposit
amounts to S350,O Within q month Mr.
Pardsleay is said 70 have drawn $4,000 from
the bank and appropriated 1t TO his own use.
HARRISBURG. PA, May 23.-lt is now stated
that the State cannot lose more than 800 900
IA. Gity-Ireasurer Bardsleay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Tho Tobacco Monopoly.
fBv Cable 10 the Times

LISBON. May 23-In the course of a cabinet
conference Senior Caryalho, the new Minister
of Finance announced himself as fayoring
the resembling Of the Government tobacco
monopoly grant if the entire amount of the
loan should be unremitted There Is an un-
confirmed report that the temporary abolish
ment Of the import duty on grain Is held un-
der adyisement by the Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Baptist Publication society.

CINcINNAr1. O.. May 23.-The second days
session of the American Baptist Publication
Society began to-day by the president asking
for the reports of committees. The subject of
publication was taken up. The first address
was by Rev. A. G. Dixon of New York, his
subject being THE Printed Page
He said that the Church is built upon the
apostles and disciples, with Christ as the
cornerstone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

DNyrR. COL. May 23.-Last nights ses-
SION OF the Trans Mississippi Convention was
taken up in the discussion OF the silver ques-
'.on Two reports were submitted The ma
..sity report favored the unlimited coinage Of
silver 10 expedite business. The minority re-
por. was Withdrawn and the majority report
UQlufDd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
An Heir Attached.

Buffalo n Y, May "A. G. Harris one
of the First Cousins" who is TO received a
portion of the Mllard Fillmore estate. was
served with notice of attachment yesterday
Harris, it is alleged, owes Ida +. Harris $1,000
and she feels that now that he Is 10 receive a
$4,000 bequest from his late uncle that he
ought TO settle with her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Young Rooth a CredItor.


LONDON. May 23.-The st. James Gazetts
asserts that Bramwel Booth. a son of General
Booth Of the Salvation Army is creditor TO
the amount Of $4,000 Of the bankrupt broker
Taylor. This fact. the Gazette declares.
shows that there has been an exchange Of
funds between Booth and Taylor for use in
the mutual stack-gambing operations, which
demands a prompt and full explanation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
TO support the sharehoiders.
lBr Gable to the TimesI

TDF NAUIC 70 IUU IIIIVo,I
LONDON, May 23.-Leadlng stock exchange
brokers and dealers have agreed that all trans
actions in Ohio and Mississippi railroad COM
mon and preferred shares after May 2sth shall
be for Brown d Shpley's deposit of certifi-
Gates. unless otherwise specified. This action
is taken 70 support the joint shareholders
committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

ST. LOUIS. No. May %. Governor
John p. St. John of Kansas IS in the city In
-peakns of the Reform convention recently
acid at Cincinnati. he says watched the
proceed nes closely. and I must say that as a
Reform convention it Is the biggest failure l
ever saw"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

NrcHorAsyrLIn. KY. May o. Two children
n kcy. Nr johnson lcolored), pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church mere died very
denly Yesterday after eating gooseDerries,
".lel are said to be tins year Inhabited by a
--..u.ua In.lnI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
General semeIl Dead.

NEW ORLEANS. La, May pa telegram re-
ceiyed here tonight from the City OF Mexico
announces the death of General Leonard
Sewell "A prominent citizen OF LOUISIANA.
General Seweil went TO Mexico some time ago
TO supervise the installation and develop
ment Of the Ramie industry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

Guv V. Barnes. of North Carolina, has been
appointed a clerk at 1000 in the record and
pension division of the War Department.
Sherman b. Fowler. OF Virginia, has been
appointed clerk at $1,000 ia the Surgeon
Generals Office.
A new p0stoffce has been established at
Johnson. Scott Co., VirpniG Hiram =.
johnson. postmaster.
The name OF Long Branch postoffice,
Alamauce county. North Carolina, has been
changed to Sulphin Robert l.. Sulphin,
postmaster.
DIS Whitney and Dickerson were arrested
here tonight for obtaing money under false
p-eteLses. ILev recently came % tbs CITY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

BmsroL, TFvN.. May 8.-lSpeciaL To
cay tue city Of Bristol, Tenn, voted on the
Question Of issuing bonds 30 the amount OF
EyyOyg fog the improvements Of streets, city
courthouse and marhet-house. IL was car
'ieo Oy an overwhelming majority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Arrested for Murder.

PORTLAND. ORg.. May 23.--Two men have
been arrested at Butte Mont, charged with
the murder of W. NJ. Barber in this city some
months ago. IL is claimed that the prisoners
are the parties who brutally murdered Mr..
and Mrs. Greenhood in Napa, Cal, some time
ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
The E.-oueen Expresses Her Mind.

BELGRADE. May pa letter has been writ.
fen bv ex- Queen Nathalie 20 VI. Paochase. the
Seryian prime minister She declares that
the object Of her expulsion from Seryia was
neither for the good Of the country or for the
Kings welfare
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
Huns KILLED and Injured.

LANCASTER. PA, May 23.--while pscty of
Hungarians were walking on the track OF the
Penn railroad near Gap to-day = tram ran
into them killing one and fatally injuring
another
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24
MISSIONARY TO BRAZIL.

Rev. j. r. Smith, missionary to Brazil
was introduced to the assembly and made
an interesting report on the work in that
country. He dwelt largely on the operations
of the Romish Church in Latin America, and
ascribed much Of the ignorance and sin in
those countries 10 its teachings. He made
an earnest appeal in behalf of the Church in
Brazil asking that one hundred missionaries
be sent there and supported by the Church
in the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-24

A letter from Tioko. Japan. giving the story
of prisoner recently escaped from Siberia
, 1891-02-12
the MoouI SNAKE DANCE.
Ghost Dancing Is S-dateness Itself
ComnarIson With II

GAost Dancing Is Sedateness Itself In
Comparison with 1t.
Benjamin Brink, Moqui, Ariz.," was
written on the register at the Palmer House
by a robust looking man of 60, somewhat
stoop shouldered.
From what 1 have heard of the ghost
dance" said Mr.. Brink, "Icannot see why
it should stir up such a row. The snake
dance 1 believe, is ten times more excit-
ing, and the Zuni. Navajo and Moqui In
ian on the reservation near my home
work themselves into a perfect frenzy dur.
ing its progress, but never think of modest
ing the whites.
at is part of their religion, though, and
If any attempt were made to stop it 1 be-
lieve there would be bloodshed. The dance
takes place once in two years. Prepare
lions were made several weeks before 1t
came off, and l was as anxious to be a
spectator as they were. A stranger or
wilder ceremony 1 never saw. l hope l
shall never see it again. The dance took
place just before shutdown, and L got up on
a high ledge where l could get a good view.
TIT space allowed for the dancers was not
large, and was inclosed. Fifteen fine look
ing Indians began to walk rather slowly at
first around a huge stone in the enter of
the inclosure. They were almost naked,
and every part Of their bodies, even TO their
feet, was smeared with a red and green
paint. Each man had a fox's scalp dang
ling from his waist, and in each hand car
ried a rattle made of a gourd. Hoofs of
deer were tied around their ankles and
wrists, and at each step and movement OF
the arm noise enough was made to wake
the dead.
THE snakes to be used in the dance had
been caught several days before the fete,
and just before the dance had been placed
in a cluster Of trees beneath where / stood.
After the men had yelled till they were
hoarse, and had made themselves tired
with stamping on the ground, fifty more
painted redskins came rushing down hill.
filed into the i~nclosure, and then began
such a tumult as | never want to hear
again. At a given signal the sixty-five now
thoroughly frantic men made "A rush for
the grove where the snake were hidden.
Each man came rushing back with a wrig-
Cling and squirminE snake, its neck be-
tween his teeth so it could not bite him, re-
entered the ring. and began a slow walk
around the center stone. The reptiles
Missed and dashed their tails and bodies
around the necks of the apparently mad
red men. Several of them were bitten by
the snakes. which were the most venomous
in the country. It is II wonder all of the
performers were not bitten. Two of them
die a day or two after thedance, the herbs
applied not being sufficient to draw out the
poison.
After the ceremony each man snatched
his snake from his mouth, rau down into
the valley below, and there the reptiles
were set free. The Indians were thorough
ly exhausted after their WOLF mt exercise,
and could scarcely crawl back up the hill.
From what l could learn such ceremonies
as the snake dance have been held for
centuries .1Chicago Tribune.
, 1891-02-12

Hail OF MeTino Observation-Disclosures
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Young Men.
Newcastle Sews.I

The town of Merino was visited last
Saturday with a serious couAagration,
which licked up about one half the wooden
town including the grocery stock of Mr..
G. Il. Spencer, estimated at $3,O
without insurance.
Engineer Weeks of the Burlington &
Missouri and a party of surveyors are in
Newcastle, and it is generally believed
that the Burlington & Missouri grade will
be ironed shortly to the Belle Fourche
river.
A considerable number of the oldtimers
in this locality have got the Gold Hill
fever, and are watching for news from the
new Eldorado near Saratoga with much
interest.
The ranchmen from Beaver creek re-
port less snow on their ranges then we
have in Newcastle, and say the stock is
locking fine.
There has been some suffering in the
city for the last month owing to the lack
of trained nurses to take care of the sick.
1t is a fast worthy of notice that ladies
have been tenderly cared for by kind.
hearted young men, because there was nc
person of their own sex to render then
help, neither for love or money.
, 1891-02-12
THE LENTEN SEASON.
Ash Wednesday, Observed Yesterday.
Marks It's Opening.


The Lenten season opened yesterday
(Ash Wednesday, and ends with Easter
Sunday, forty days later. The cere-
monies from which the day receives its
name are observed only in the Catholic
church. The palms saved over from the
previous Palm Sunday are burned and
the ashes then consecIated. With them
the officiating priest makes the sign of
the cross on the forehead of each one
presenting him or herself at the altar
railing %pronouncing in Latin at the same
time these words: Remember that
thou art dust and must return to dust. -
In the Catholic church the Lenten fast
includes all who have aitiined twenty-one
wars Of age. Childrel over seven years
are bound by the law of abstinence.
Every day in Lent, except Sunday, is a
fast day, on which it is forbidden to eat
more than one meal and TO eat flesh meat.
A light collation. is. however. permitted
in the evening, at which the usual kinds
of food may be used, but not
flesh meat; and a cup of tea or coffee
in the morning. Flesh meat is permitted
at every meal on Sundays, and by special
dispensation once a day on MONDAYS,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, ex-
cept the second and last Saturdays of
Lent. The following persons are dis
pensed from both fast and abstinence:
The sick, the conyalscent and delicate
women United States soldiers In field or
in garrison, are exempt from the law of
abstinence. The following persons are
dispensed from the fast-but not from
abstinence: Persons engaged IN nard
manual or bodily labor of an exhausting
nature, persons of delicate constitution,
and all those who are over 60 years of
age. BY dispensation granted Aug. 8.
1887, those exempted from fasting on
days when meat and egss are allowed to
all, can partake of them As on Sundays.
The use Of lard or clippings is permitted
in cooking every day.
The Lenten season is observed IN obey
enne by special services in the Catholic
and Episcopal churches.
, 1891-02-12

What a cheerful influence there is in a
well lighted rooml 1t seems TO give a diff
ferent expression to each article Of furni-
ture. as it does to the countenance, bring
ing out the soft tints of the pictures and
draperies. making eyes sparkle and rosy
cheeks glow in its mellow rays, and reflect
ing brightness over all. On the other hand,
what a depressing effect there is in a room
dimly lighted! An atmosphere of gloom
pervades everything. No one seems in,
clined to talk or work and every one is lit,
orally cast in the shade, when often It may
be remedied by IL little more attention from
the housekeeper. If kerosene is used, it
may become muddy, and the basin of the
lamp requires emptying occasionally, or
the chimneys need washing, and wicks TO
be trimmed or the burners cleaned.
II the gas is Door and hickers, it is far
better to use lamps for sewing or reading,
as nothing can be more injurious to the
eyes than attempting any work by a poor
light. Whether IL is "A matter OF economy
or indifference is immaterial, but there are
many rooms where the family assemblies
in the evening, where the light is so dim
and suggestive of a sick room that it is a
positive relief when a visit is over: and one
can but wonder why people are so consti-
tuted that they cannot appreciate the adj
vantage of a clear and shining light. which
renders many a plain home attractive, and
often %brightens "A gloomy hour in life
Alice d. Abel in Good Housekeeping.