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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
PHYSICIANS CONSULT.
Meeting of r,le Academy OF Medicine and
surgery.

Meeting of t,le Academy OF Medicine and
Surgery.
The Academy Of Medicine and Surgery held
their regular meeting last night at Schiller's
Hall, on Broad street.
The gathering was the largest one held this
year and considerable interest WAS manifested
in the proceedings
DR.. Charles H. May. Of New York. VINO IL
the guest of DR.. Shields, while visiting this
city. read a very interesting paper on diseases
of the eye. Dr. May although young man;
il an author Of some distinction. lie stated
that many diseases Of the eye have their
origin in some constitutional vice and even
the "sty" on the lid can often be traced back
tO that source. He pointed out that the use
of alcohol is very injurious to the eye,
The address was received with applause,
and a vote Of thanks was given 10 the speaker.
DR.. Parker then read paper on Instinct
in Animals and illustrated II by giving some
of his own observations. The doctor explain
ed that animals have reasons and obserya-
tions which. however. are always Limited.
He took the ground that animals should have
sufficient intelligence for set-preservatlon,
propagation of species. aud 10 be useful to
man He criticised the theories OF Darwin,
Ribot. and others.
A discussion Of the subject followed, after
which the physicians present fingered for
some time in. discussing various topics.
Dr. May will be entertained tomorrow
by Dr. Shields.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
LOYAL TO THE Ex-LEADEB.
PROTECTION ~ ENGLiND.
4 Lively Discussion on the subject in the
House Of Commons.

LONDON, February 17.-There was lively
discussion of the subject of protection in the
House Of Commons tonight. Colonel
Howard Vincent, Conservative, led off
with motion that the Government in
yite a conference Of British colonies in
London TO debate the question OF es
tablishing a z0llverein. The Right Hon. Sir
Lionel Playface, Liberal. opposed the motion
a. "a coercing movement toward protection.
Owing to the varied interests of the different
colonies. a zollvercin was impracticable, and IL
would be most iniudiciOus 10 arrest the reaction
induced in America against the Mckinley act
by establishing differential duties against
America for the benefit of the colonies He,
(Sr LioneD. hoped for an ultimate union
with the colonies on free trade basis
James LOwther. Conservative. said there
was no real free trade party in Ame-
rica. The whole world with exception
IF England was becoming protectionist. Mr..
Go-chen said that whatever the fate ot
the motion, il should be understood that there
was no desire 10 influence the Canadian elec-
tions. A desire for closer relations ought 10
be foster IT, and he hoped that no suspicion
that protection lurked in the move
ment would retard ii. The colonies were GER
tainy not likely 10 consent 10 a conference on
"A frce-trade basis On the other hand he
failed 10 see how diiIerential duties could be
imposed. and therefore the conference SEEM
ed futile.
Vincent withdrew his motion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

Ohio. from tho Committee on Judiciary re-
ported a resolution for the Impeachment oi
Alexander Boarman. judge OF the United ,t;ei
States District Court for the southern district
of Louisiana. for high crimes and msde-
meanors Ordered to be printed and recon-
mittod. The conference report on the fortlll-
cation Appropriation bill was agreed to.
The House then went i'll 70 Committee OF
the Whole on the Indian Appropriation bill.
Mr.. Carter offered an amendment which was
adopted. appropriating S9i6.00O 10 carry out
the agreement with the Crow Indians OF Mon
tuna.
An amendment for carrying ont certain
treaty agreements with the Slsseton and
Wahpeton and other Indians was agreed TO.
Mr. Holman. of Indiana. offered an amend
mcnt. which was adopted. providing that the
Cherokee nation may negotiate with the Sec
rotary of the Interior for the sale of the Cher
okcc outlet The committee then rose and
reported the bill 10 the House. The previous
question was ordered on the passage of the
bill. and the House adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Foreign Notes of Interest.

Nineteen Conservative Senators. were elect
ed on Sunday in Spain.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Of Austria, has
invited the Gar and several grand dukes 10 "a
hunt on the Imperial domains in Austria.
The German Government has decided TO
send war vessel 10 Chill, in order 10 protect
the interests of German citizens in that coun-
try.
The King Of Portugal. on Monday received
the municipal authorities of Oporto and other
towns, who presented to him assurances Of
loyalty.
Senior Silvela. during the course Of a speech,
said that the Conservatives would inaugurate
Democratic reform. reduce the army and pro-
tect the farmers and manufacturers.
The Egyptian troops are concentrated at
Trinkitat Small patrols of the enemy have
been seen lowering around ii Teb. though it
is known that the main body Of 0sman Dig
mas troops remains ut Tokar The Egyptian
troops viii advance to-day and occupy and
entrench IL Teb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
BRIEFS IND PERSONALS.
Many Items of Interest About People and I
cidents.

Many Items of Interest About People and In.
cidents.
Thomas 5. Martin. of ScottsviIle is in tns
city.
Richmond Pearson, Of Ashville. \. c., is 10
Richmond.
The funeral Of Mr.. John G.. Shardt Wal
largely attended yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas II. Edwards. member of tie
bar of King William county, Is IN thc city.
To-day IS the thirticth anniversary Of the
Inauguration Of the late Jefferson Davis rs
provisional President Of the Confederate
States.
Hon. George s. Shackleford. member of tns
House Of Delegates from Orange county, Is
IN the city
The Carpenters Union of Richmond VIII
have "a ball at Sanger Hall ON the night of ths
23d instant.
Colonel +. II. Hill. of Madison Courthouse,
past grand master of MasonS of Virginia, who
has been sick for some time, isnow recovering.
The northern m, H. due at the Union depo!
nj o. 20 yesterday morning. did not arrive ulltll
ten minutes 10 u. The delay occurred north
of Washington.
DIR. j. n Urshur and wife. who attended
the Mardi Grls with the IIowitzers but who
remained in New Orleans some few days
longer. have returned home.
Three men began work yesterday trimming
trees on Grace street They began at the
Richmond College. and will continue ther
work until Ninth street is reached.
Mr.. r. B. Sims. of New York. is spending
several days in Richmond He will return to
the metropolis in time for the annual dinner
of the Southern Society Of New York.
At the meeting Of the Grounds and Build
ings Committee Monday night Mr.. Turpin
voted AYE" ON the motion - take no further
action in regard 70 the politics of workmen on
the new City Hall.
Mr. w. A. Crenshaw. formerly resident Of
this city. who for some time has held the po.
sition Of secretary aud treasurer of the Balti-
more Building and Trust Company. has ac-
cepted the place of cashier of the Basic City
Rank
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
THE MILL DLGINs.

First Round -Spaurng extremely cautious.
Necdham lead twice, catching Ryan's BODY
once. Ryan attempted an upper-cut. winch
Wa. cleycrly avoided by Needham slipping TO
ropes
In the second Ryan led on the offensive,
giving Needham light body blows. More
eparliup followed. Needham nearly went 20
~, ,,ronnd bv slipping 10 avoid blows. The
rourd ended with first sharp blow III the lace
M tbe third Nccdham at once plunged for
RYAN reaching his face twice lightly Both
mon cliuched twice 10 avoid punishment. A
lend on Ryan's body brought clevery across
counters on the neck Ia the ciinch that en-
nued in brought the men on the ropes, where
tL.v separated. The closing Of the round
WAS AS tame rs It's opening promised 10 be
Fanrth Round-Both men SPARED continu-
o,sly for an opening Ryan cleyerly eyaded
tyyn yicious upper cuts, but finally got heavy
blow on the body. 80,
Tho fifth. sixth, seventh, eighth and hihth
roufds were repetiti0ns o1 the torerunner7;
ln the tenth Ryan opened me 'isei, ;.,' ilis
l,o,i- beui i'm two and his long arms moving
iit.a nistou.rod. Ncedham jumped asideJnst
j., ,,,nc Ia escape a blow that would have sent
T,on the tenth 10 the twcnty-sixth inclu-
si,s the men did a great dead of sparring' Out
neither mantlecciycd serious punishment.
In the thirty-seyenth round Nee,lham won
the first knockdown. but IN the thirty
sn',r.h round RYAN hit Needham uciousy
,' he iaw and it was thought that the bone had
Iaen broken. but Needham's seconds would
oot admit il and the fight was cOtinued.
I, ,,as the same story until the end Of the
ef,y- third round. At this hour (l;0j A. NJ
hntb men are apparently equal 10 the same
number of rounds over again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
M.INCHEsTER MiTrERS.
Items From the City on the other Side Of the
River.

Wesley Falcon. a negro man, was before
the Mayors Court yesterday morning charged
with striking Sydney Jackson with weapon
commonly known as slung-shot The
Mayor tinei Falcon 100 for carrying the con-
cealed weapon. The prisoner had 10 90 TO
iail in default.
Mrs. Della Thompson, wife of Mr.. q. II.
Thompson. died at the residence OF her hus-
band on Fifth street. The funeral VIII take
place this afternoon at ESQ O'Clock from the
Fifth street Methodist church.
A meeting of the reireshment committee
on the Chamber of Commerce banquet will
be held this afternoon 40 5o'clock at the Office
of Ncssrs Augustine Royal ~ Co., IN the
Leader Building The members OF this com
mittee are Mcssrs. Augustine Royall (char-
mnn). d. L. Toney, Charles Keller, John Rice.
and W. B Bradley. As soon as this commit
toe is ready TO report a meeting of the Cham
her of Commerce will be called and all the
details Of the banquet will be- arranged. The
BANQUET will be held in the Leader hall, and
mntters touching the prosperity OF the city
will bc discussed.
Mr.. Tomas NJ. Miller, Of Powhatan, Is in tho
city
An adjourned meeting Of the City Council
will be held next Friday night.
Mrs. Garnctt Is quite sick at her hone on
Decatur street between Sixth and Seventh
streets
MIR Charles Wake continues quite sick at
his home. on the corner Of Eleventh and
Perry streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Fayoring Free Coinage.

WAsHrSGrov. ID. c.. Feb. l7.-General A. J.
Warner. president of the National Silver Com
mittce. addressed the House Committee on
Coinage. Weight. and Measures to-day in sup
mort of the free coinage Of silver.
John Warner, Of New York. one Of the del
eoates appointed by the Cooper Union mass
meeting. wa. of the opinion that if Free
Coinage bin was passed it would appreciate
the value of gold and drive it to q premium,
while silver would not come from abroad in
very great volume. and the result would be a
contraction of currency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Fatal shipwreck.

CINCINNATI. O.. Feb. 1.-THE steamer
Thomas Sherlock. which left here at seven
O'Clock tonight for New Orleans, struck one
of the piers Of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road bridge and sunk ten minutes later. Three
lives are known 10 have been lost. After
the collision the boat headed for the Kentucky
shore. and all the passengers and crew were
safely landed with the exception OF Mrs. NC
Lean and her granddaughter. Marjorie Brown,
of Pittsburg. and third mate William LepPer.
IL was reported that many persons were
drowned, but at midnight all are aceounted
for eXcept the three persons named.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Gcncrnl shermnn,s Funeral.

WAsHINGToN. d. c.. Feb. 1.-THE Presi-
dent and all the members Of the Cabinet. the
House Committee number OF army officers
and others will leave here at $3.50 tomorrow
afternoon on a special train Of Pullman cars
for New York to attend the funeral of Gen
eral Sherman in New York Thursday.
Another special train carrying the Senate
Committee Will leave at 10 o'clock tomorrow
nioht over the same route for New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Grand Lodge of Pythlans.

ROANOKE. Va. Feb 1.-THE Grand Lodge
Of the knights Of Pythias Of Virginia met
here this evening at $50 and was called to
order 10y Grand Chancellor Commander Leon
ard Marbiry. Of Alexandria. Seventy five
representatives and chancellors were present.
The credentials OF the members were exam
ined and the grand lodge was then formally
organized.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Inited STATES Land Court.

WAsnrNGroN. d. c., Feb. 17.-Senator Ran
som today reported 10 the Senate from the
Committee on Private Land Claims substi-
tute for the bin recently passed 10y the House
10 establsha United States Land Court, and 70
provide for Judicial investigation and settle
mcnt of private land claims in Utah, New
Mexico. Colorado. Nevada, and Wyoming.
Tho substitute is q bill OF a similar charac-
ter introduced in the Senate, and 1t does not
differ materially except in phraseology from
the House bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Violent Storms Reported.

LONDON. Feb. 17.-yiolent storms are re-
ported as prevailing on the coast Of Greece,
off the Island of Zea. A steamer was
wrecked and nine lives lost. IL Is feared that
many other disasters have occurred. Similar
ill-tidings come from the Island Of Malta,
where the weather has been very severe.
There the steamer Dominica WAS wrecked
and four Of her crew drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Gone North.

Mr.. William A. Price. who has recently re-
signed his position as cashier Of the Security
Savings Bank, has been offered a Northern
agency for the Newport News. Hampton and
Old Point Development Company. and after
carefully considering the proposition, has ac-
cepted the place.
Sir. Price lett Yesterday for Washington;
from where he Will go to Pennsylvania and
New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

State Councillor c. A. Rawson and Deputy
State Councillor J. J. Davis visited Patrick
Henry Council. .Jr O. AN. Fulton. Monday
night. The State councillorando others leave for
Washington mex Sunday to attend meeting
of the District Funeral Benefit Association.
There are now forty-One councils IN Virginia,
and a prospect Of its increase 70 fifty by the
next meeting OF the next State Council. Every
council in Richmond and Manchester VIII be
represented at the meeting in Washington
next Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
French Judge for Anderra.

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE little republic Of
Anderra. in the Pyrennes. IS hereafter 10 have
a salaried French Judge TO administer justice.
Heretofore the Judge of Appeals In Anderra
has been nominated by France He has de
pended for income on the fees Of the litigants.
Hereafter he will have 5000 francs year
from the French treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Cleveland's Silver Letter.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. l7-Mr. w. L.
Trenholm. Comptroller of Currency during
Mr. Ceveland's administration. who Is now
here as one of the Reform Club Committee
protestino AGAINST the free coinage of silver.
s,,,s Mr. Ileveland's friends think his silver
letter sent TO the club will strengthen the ex;
President with the people generally, and VIII
make him President again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
ThexIonk AT the Wheel.

The Council Water Committee, accompanied
by Mayor Ellyson, went out 20 the New Pump
House Yesterday and expressed themselves AS
highly pleased with the workings Of the new
wheel. The wheel will be on trial one week,
and il Is then probable that the committee
will accent il. Mr. G. f.. Boiling, the superin-
tcudent of the Water-Works, being their al
visor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Master Workman Powderly Ill.

ToprKA.. KAs.. Feb. l7.-Just ~ Master
Workman Powderly was concluding his speech
10 the Knights Of Labor at Representative
Hall last night. he fell prostrate in his chair
from an attack of heart-disease. He recoy-
cred. however in about five minutes. and
was able 10 walk TO his hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
MCCARTHY and United Ireland.

LONDON, Feb. l7.--Justin Mccarthy an
nounces that he has received from Mr.. Egan IA
deed of transfer for the shares in United Ire
land owned by that gentleman, and that by
the terms of deed he (Slr. McCathy) IS eni-
powered with legal control Of the paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
The King ofItaIy to Decide.

VIENNA. Feb. 1.-THE political corrres-
pondence published under reserve gives rise
10 a mmor that it has been agreed by the
Governments Of the United States and Great
Britain to submit the Behring sea question to
the arbitration Of the King Of Italy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

LONDON, Feb 17.-London is suffering from
another Jack the Ripper" fright. This morn
ing a woman was found in dying condition
with her throat cut and suffering from stab
wound in the breast The police, however
maintain that the woman committed suicide
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

The British steamship Norlando, OF Cardiff,
England A. Read. master, with cargo OF
1915 bales of cotton valued at s95, 900, cleared
Yesterday for Bremen via Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

Towns Inundated and Great Destruction of
Property Feared.

GRrrNsuuEG. Pa, Feb. 1.-THE streams
are increasing i'm volume and the people are
becoming frightened. and those who have not
moved are making preparations to go Tins
afternoon. Az West IAuohc thr Loyal Hanna
covers am area Of one hall mile
wide and much of the town Is
submerged. the water rising to the
second and third stories Of Che. building,
along the creek bottom. The buildings are
already damaged and as the rain is sul fall
ine. il is feared they may be carried away
altoeether. At Lwmer. Manor. Penn, Hlr-
r-Dn CITY. Craltrce and other places tse
water is very high. and persons hNns ia the
low lands are preparing 90 move out
FlgrroHr. Pa. Feb. 17.-lue unprccodent-
ej rainfall of three solid inches IN the last
FORTY hours has swollen AN the streams. until
the town aud surroundings are completely
flooded There are now two and half feet of
water iu the streets, and rising al noon AT the
rate of six inches AN hour. All tile lower
parts Of town are completely inundated
People are moving D. their second stories
sick people are beng removed to the higher
places. and physicians are visiting some IN
boats.
WATER FAMINE FEARED.
NIcKyysporr. Pa. Feb H. Both the No
nopoahela and YoughiOughenny rivers are
over their banks to-day, and al noon were
rising at the rate of FIVE inches per hour. Por-
hons of W. ID. Woods lrOu-works, the Ma
tional Rolling Mil. and the Sterling steel
Works are submerged. Crooked run haa swol-
len 10 an enormous size. and IS causing much
domaoe i'm the lower parts of the city Many
Gmiles have been compelled 10 abandon
tbeir homes. The water also threatens TO
inter the pump-house Of water-wolks, which
Will cause "A water famino. The Hood Is the
most damaging that has ever been experienced
IN many years.
HUNTINGTON ISUNDtTED.
HUNTINGTON, Pa, Feb. l7.-Ihc Juniata
river at this point has oyertlOwed us banks,
aud now the waters reach from mll 10 mn, u
distaace of nearly mile. Rain has fallen in
torrents for thirty-sx hours. This city Is
solated from all outlying districts. except
that If the hilly region 20 the north.
Citizens Of Portstown and Smithhcld have
been compelled "a vacate their homes without
saving anything OF consequence. The rayer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
Going to baltimore.

Richmond Lodge. No. I, |. o. o. F., is GO
ing 10 Baltimore March 10th on the invitation
of Mr.. Syl Stokes, when he opens his new ho-
tel there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18

Western MiddIeweight. Fight Ficrcely Fifty
Three Hounds.

MrvNrAroIs. MrNS.. Feb. l7.-Ryan and
Nocdham. mildlcveights. started IN to-
night To- pummcl each other for q
onr-thou.md-dollar stake before an au-
dience off 800 people. The fight for -ryc-
ml hom- WAS fierce and tedious. lhe hlst
knock-1oWufarN Ncodham WAS uot won until the
37th round. and at 4. NJ, at the close of jle
sI round. both mou seemed ucNhaA-uhle
and the fight was virtually % draw.
Nccdham was the first to arrive ON the
seonc. Zee reached the Club at $3.50 and
,r-couciue himself iu the wailug-room. pro-
cDplcl to indulge i'm game ~ o1Ataiie;
RYAN followed him In % few minutes and
found seclu-ion in the Club library. Inc
doors were opened To- the ticket-hoiders at
seven o'clock. but for am houf
time arrivals We're few and fnr between.
There wa4 mono of tine crush and confusion
that ordinarily chmactenzes similar events.
This was due to the admirable character OF
the arrangements. Each one ot the l,5Ol on SO
seats was numbered % correspond with the
ticket held lv it. purchaser and therefore
seats were built tier upon ucr from
within 20 couple Of feet Of the ropes MP
to within reaching length ot tine cell
ing. ud extended around three sides
Of ampithcatrc. the remaining side being
reserved for the press. The pine hoor within
rne tweutv-four foot ring was of double thick
ness. Hard and rough. the ropes were bound
with cloth and the iron posts were heavily
padded with hay and three bound with can
ta- Something Ot an innovation was "a bar
located behind the tier of seats on the south
end. and everything IN the shape oi alcoholics
MIS- freely dispensed.