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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
CLEAR DrsCRIMINATION.
An American Steamship Captain Tined
Where Others Go Free.
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LIVERPOOL, Dec. 3.-A case Of great impor-
tance to American ship-owners was tried here
to-day. Counsel for the Liverpool Board OF
Trade brought suit in the name of that body
against Captain Adams of the American ship
Henry j. Smith. for carrying deck cargo OF
$500 cubic feet OF pine wood, contrary TO the
merchant shipping act
Captain Adams replying to-day to tho
charges made at the instance of the Liverpool
Board of Trade. protested that he was igno-
rant OF the British law upon the subject, and
claimed that in any case American citizens
were exempt from the law. In spite Of THIS
defense Captain Adams was fined ten pounds;
The law under which this fine WAS imposed
has not been previously enforced upon Tor
eigners and it is notorious that captains and
owners of Norwegian vessels constantly defy
the law referred to and that they do THIS with
impunity. The matter Of the ship Henry }.
Smith will, it is understood. be promptly re-
ferred 20 the authorities at Washington.
The ship Henry }. Smith is OF ,0SJ tons
registers she left Brunswick Ga. on OCTOBER
10th and arrived at Queenstown Noyem Der
18th and reached this port few days later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
No News is Better Than Bad News.

LONDON. Dec. 3.-There has been no definite
news or regular through telegraphic COM
munication with the independent Brazilian
province of Rio Grande do SUI. As the last
news received was to the effect that the Junta
Of that province had refused to disband its
troops. and that President Peixotto had re-
solved TO restore the United States of Brazil,
considerable apprehension is felt in CONNER
cial and other circles here. Ii is feared that
the new President may have determined upon
energetic measures to bring the people ot hio
Grande TO terms, and that, m consequence,
telegraphic communication with that province
NAV have been cut OIL Tho more conserya-
tive view taken Of the situation IS that there
il absolutely no news of importance enough
20 call for its transmission 10 Europe. and that
the negotiations which have been IN progress
for some time past between the new PRESIDENT
and the insurgents are still in progress.
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English and Chinese Alliance.


PARIS. Dec. 3.-The Chinese Charge DAT
flares in an interview with u representative OK
the Eclair says that the reports of the troubles
in China are exaggerated.
The Figaro prints Shanghai dispatch say
ing that negotiations looking 10 M alliance
between England and China for the purpose
of coping with Russia has been entered into.
The dispatch also says that China 70 sending
troops 10 the Pamir 70 check Russian move
ments.
SHANGHAI. Dec. 3. - The situation of
affairs in tho districts oyerrun by
rebels shows no signs of Improvement.
Mongolian princes have been murdered by
the rebels. and ten more villages have been
looted. In all cases the Christians have been
massacred The murderers style themselves
members Of the Temperance League. The
yovarnrnent has not been entirely inactive. A
humber Of rebels have been captured and be-
headed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
CLOSING UP MS Affairs.
ecretary Proctor Winding Up His Business
a.. f1te War DeDartmeut.

Secretary Proctor Winding Up His Business
at the War Department.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 3.-Secretary
Proctor is very busy closing up some matters
of official business left unfinished when he
went 10 Vermont He is undertaking 10 new
business. all Of which IS referred TO Assls-
tant-Secretary Grant, and expects TO be able
10 sever his connection with the War Depart
ment tomorrow evening or Saturday. HIS
resignation has been in the Presidents hands
since November 81 last. and will take effect
at the Secretary's pleasure.
The Secretary was accompanied 10 Wash
ington from Vermont by Mrs. Proctor; Their
little son. however VIII remain North some
time LONGER In order 10 enjoy his winter S
snort which the more southern climate OF
WASHINGTON prevents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
Killed BY CHOKE DAMP.
Four Lives Lost I'm CoIliery Near Man
chester, England.
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I.oSpoS. Dec. "a fatal accident occurred
to-day in the Agecroft colhery. near Man.
chester. Thirty men were working in the
pit. which gradually became filed with
choke damp. When the men became
aware of the presence of the deadly
gas they made a rush Tor the pit entrance.
ceeded in making their escape uninjured.
The other six men were oyerpowered by the
the choke damp before they could reach a
place of safety. Two OF them were rescued.
but their condition is critical. The other four
were suhocated.
Several heroic attempts were made 10 rescue
these four men. but they were fruitiess. The
pit was so filed with gas that the men who
volunteered to 20 down were half choked
and 10 save their lives it was necessary to
haul them TO the surface.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
GEN. EowLEr,s son EMBEzzLEs. z
Once Chief of foliee III New Orleans, lie Ii
Now a Fugitive From Justice.

Once Chief of Poiiee III New Orleans, lie Is
Now Fugitive From Justice.
Nrw ORLEANS. Dec. 1.-The police here are
looking for Richard b. Rowley, formerly
cbiefof police Of this city and at the time of his
disappearance cashier Of the New Orleans Co
operative Banking Association. Rowley has
been missing since Monday but that fact was
kent secret until last night, when IL was an
nounced that he had disappeared with all the
cash of the bank. Rowley IS a son Of General
Rowley OF Mississippi, was chief OF police Of
New Orleans from 1850 TO 1884 and had held
many political and commercial positions. lie
was grand chancellor Of the knights Of
Pytbias. and il has been discovered that he IS
short with them also He is married OF good
habits and the police are altogether unable 10
explain his embezLlement-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04

ST.. LOUIS. Mo. Dec. 9.--For nearly an honr our
at noon today business on the MOOT OF me Tue
Merchants Exchange was at standstill. Inc
occasion was reception rendered 70 the
members of the Catholic Hierarchy IN attend
ance at the Jubilee celebration. An audience
OF nearly three thousand people were present
and listened to addresses by President Bern
heimer of the Exchange, Cardinal Gibbons
Archbishop Ireland of st. Paul. Ryan OF Thil-
adelphia and Bishop Keane Of Washington.
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made to draw from Springer bis Wisconsin
contingent and eX-Secretary Villas was creql-
ted with engineering the inoyeineDI. ill5
friends. however. deny that he IS interfering
in the spcakership fight. lie was at Nprlnis-
or's Headquarters several hours to-night. me
headquarters of the different espirants were
crowded tonight and the utmost good feel
ing prevailed.
CALL ron TIE CAUCUS ISSUED.
Judgo Holman of Indiana. the caucus
chairman arrived tonight. but did not visit
any of the headquarters. He refused g. ex-
press his preference, stating that the indiana
delegation would meet tomorrow 30 discuss
the situation. AT the request OF all the can
didates he issued the following Official call
tonight for the meeting of the caucus
There Will be a meeting of the Democratic
members oi the House OF Representatives at
the han OF the House on Saturday. December
D. 1891, at o'clock for the purpose Of nomi-
mating candidates ior the Offices of the House
OF Representatives tor the tlty-secOnd Con-
gress
Signed Wv. S. HOLNAN. Chairman
It is said that two hundred members are in
the city tonight II IS expected that not moro
than two hundred and twenty-five members
Will be present at the caucus. The total
Democratic membership Is placed at two
hundred and thirty-three. but as a matter of
course the candidates will not be present and
voting.
CLAIMS OF THE CANDIDATES.
The claims OF the several candidates on the
first ballot are: Crisp. 9s: Mills. a. Springer,
30. McNhllin. -: Hatch l3. tbs total gives
more votes than there are Democratic mem-
bor-, SO that somebody is Oyerestimatng his
strength. The Crisp people claim that they
cannot be beaten and with the other candi-
dates except Mills. out of the race the vote
Will stand as follows
Crisp, 1872; Mills. 49, The Crisp people ex-
plain that the 80 votes that are here given
Mills are ell that Crisp Is not sure OF. and
they say he viii not get more than 70 They
are absolutely certain they say of l32 votes IN
tins contingency and will probably add some ~
votes that in this calculation are given 70
Mills. The Mills people do not concede tins
and Hatch McMilhn and Springer all say they
viii be m at the finish.
The Mills workers give out statement
claiming sixty seven votes for Mills. fiity-four
for Crisp, thirty-siX for Springer. sixteen for
McNlIlhn. thirteen for Hatch and forty-two
members not pledged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04

DrsrrR Co... Dec. "a Jury to try Dr.
Graves for the murder of Mrs Barnaby was
obtained nj noon to-day and an adjournment
was taken until tomorrow morning, when
the trial will begin in earnest. District At
tornev Stevens will make the opening address
for the prosecution and Will probably occupy
the entire day. Judge furman will open
for tho defense and his argument promises TO
Ina very elaborate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
~n,. s.nsa,ional Known.

Rosrox. Dec. 3.-The United States dis
trict attorney informed a reporter OF the
United Press this afternoon that he had no
knowledge OF anything OF "a sensationa. char
,ion with the action OF the United States
against the Bell Telephone Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
Our Sailors Can Land.
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VALPARAISO. Dec. 3.-Commander Evans OF
the United States steamship Yorktown. WIS.,
tied the lntendente Of the city yesterday IN
reference to the advisability OF permitting the
sailors Of that vessel 10 come ashore. The In
tendente assured Commander Evans that ho
would insure the safety Of the American sail
ors. but advised that they not be allowed ~
land in large numbers at "a time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04

SoMrRyBLE. n. j.. Dec 3.-The train ieav-
ing New York at o'clock, on the Jersey
Central railroad was wrecked at Pennng-
ton. about $50 o'clock this afternoon, and
four persons were killed and number IN
iured The accident was caused by the last
}rain crashing into the rear end If gravel
troin that was standing on the main track.
Ail of the cars OF the passenger train, with
The exception Of the Pullman car, were
demolished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04

Suicide of a Wealthy Cracker Manufacturei
at Trenton, y. j.

at Trenton, y. j.
TRENTON, n. j.. Dec. 3.-John T. Staples, a
cracker manufacturer and prominent local
business man. shot himself in the head TINS
morning. dying soon after. The suicide
was prompted By nervous depression. from
which he had been suffering Tor some
time. His wife was packing the trunks
preparatory to a trip with him to bermuda
whom the fatal shot was fired. Mr.. Staples
had recently purchased an elegant mansion on
west State street and had fitted 1t up III grand
stvle Previously he had lived very plniniy'
and il is believed that his new responsibilities
and increased cost of living affected his mind.
He had an estate worth nearly $3.50 600, but
thought that he was becoming Impoverished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04

W1sHNGToN. j.. c.. Dec. 3.-The field
against Crsp is the situation of the speaker
snlp contest tonight Whether the field can
centre upon any one man now IN tho race or
new man Is the question asked on all sides
Sfsp has commanding lead. but is some
distance from the goal wiilo the other cand-
GATES are q considerable distance in the rear
wilson, of West Virginia. is mentioned as the
man most likely TO be taken up if McAh-
in, Springer and Hatch are dropped
by their supporters. No break in their lines
was elected to-day. though several efforts IN
t4at direction were made to-day, especially
s-.ong opnngers forces. The attempt WIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
-o,nsu,ed House Burned at Goresvilie.

1,.esn4rRe. VA. Dec. Especial. THE
bniIdine reeently purchased by Mr.. Bassett
Lee from Dr. N. G. West at Goresyille took
fire Yesterday aud was entirely DESTROYED; ~, A
good portion of the contents was saved me
loss will be about 1900 or 500, upon whlch
there was no insurance. The nre orisiha'ea
from u stove pipe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
Explosion ON AN Underground Railway.


GLASGOW. Dec. 3.-There was an explosion
OF gas in the new underground railway be-
meath Anderston Cross In this city to-day.
The force ofthe explosion was SO great that the
street was blown up. compelling suspension
OF traffic Six persons were injured by the
explosion. Immediately after the expo-
sion flames burst forth from the portion
of the street where the explosion occurred
auench them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
Salxat.onisis Convicted

LONDON. Dec. 3.-The members of the Sal
votion Army charged with causing disturb
ances at East Bourne have been found guilty
o5 unlawful assembly, but have been ac-
ouitted OF the charge Of conspiracy. They
have appealed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
Suicide From pespendeney.

Nyw YORK. Dec. 3.--Chares Gaeeman. a
;eweler. sixty-nine years old committed
suiclde at his home 4Si east Eighty third
street. to-day by shooting himself in the head.
He suffered from cancer IN the stomach and
lad grown respondent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
Financial Depression.


ME1BouBNE, Dec. 3.-The suspension OF
several banks and building associations has
cansed depression in financial circles. Banks
are conservative about extending credits, but
no serious result is expected. The suspended
Institutions claim ability 10 liquidate IN full.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
Enri of Enroll Dead.


LONDON. Dec. 3.-William Harry Hay
eighteenth Earl of Enroll. died to-day. lie
MAS born in 1898, and succeeded 70 tue earl
dom in 1916. He sat IN the House Oh LORDS
ss ord kilmarnOck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
swiss Consul Boerlin Mt Chicago Dead.

culcAco, Dec. 9.-Louis Beerlin, the Swiss
Consul in Chicago, IS dead. lie was sixty
years of age and leaves wiuow ana 1ye chill
dren. The funeral VIII take place Tomorrow
afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
pin t,lare in Ci,icnco.

CHICAGO. LII. Dec. Sire this morning
DESTROYED the drug mill OF the Murray d
Nickel Manufacturing Company 40 Law
avenue and Polk street. The loss will reach
100 600
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LONDON. Dec ga Paris dispatch says the
condition of Dom Pedro has so nluch I'M
,,r~ved that his physicians now believe him TO
be out Of danger.
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CoLuxsiA. s. O., Dec. 3.--The General 40
sembly this afternoon elected Attorney-Gens-
raj Y j. Pope associate justice Of tho supreme
court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
,nwo,,,ng Burned Near KeysyiIle.

KEYsvILLE, VA, Dec. 3.wlSpecial. The
TUESDAY near this place; insurance, $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04

There was no bulletin issued this morning
as 10 the condition Of Cyrus ". Field. but a
member OF hs family stated that he bad
passed a comfortable night and had not lost
any ground since Yesterday.
About ] o'clock this afternoon DR.. Lindley
said Mr.. Fiold was somewhat better and that
he might recover, but that ii he did be would
never be the same man again Two days ago.
when il was believed tbet Mr. Field would
die. consultation OF lawyers wa held and a
codicil was added 10 his will No hopes are
entertained Of the recovery Of Mrs ID. A.
Liudley. Mr. Field daughter
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Mills latest calculation is that the race will
ntrow down to himself and Crisp. He says
taecel ave lI9 Northern and li4 Southern
Democrats in tie House lie accords Crisp
Northern and rs southern votes. q total OF
ih. Mills claims sl Northern and 3G South
tfl votes. total OF ll7. thus electing Mills
o} one vote. Mills people claim that tins Is
bedrock count tor him and II most liberal es-
Innate ior Crisp. but as O Nell. Of Massachu-
se,ts Says be Will not vote. and ~ Stewart. of
Texas cannot get hero that reduces the estl-
mate by two and makes tho margin closer
trsp claims that lac vail. as between himself
ana Mills get l32 votes, aud that Mills wall
gel more than 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04
THE WRECKED BROKERS.

Assignee Gould Preparing n Statement of
Field, LindIey, Wiechers Il Co.'S Affairs.
NEW YORK. Dec. 3.-Assigneo Gould is get
ting ready q statement of the affairs Of Field.
Lindley. Wechers a. Co., but it is not yet
completed He said to-day he did not know
whether he would give it TO the press or not;
il ali depended on the advice of his counsel.
He added that there was absolutely nothing
new IN the case today
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04

Iae withdrawal OF Dalton seems TO give
h.T of Pennsylvania, practically 81 walk
general disposition among Democrats to
gfe New York one of the elective
Offices aud as that State names Turner
le will probably be elected. His only danger
Oh, competitor rs General Field former door
1eaer. most estimable gentleman and very
popular. but De is somewhat handicapped al
te pre- eut juncture by the general impress
son t4at the speakersAip and postmastership
Nll .O South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-04

Continuing his replies 10 questions put TO
him the Fari said that her ladyship was II
when he. upon certain occasion; requested
her 10 look over the wine they had IN the Gel
iay and 10 let him know about how the cellar
stock stood. She was frequently complain
ing about being i'll during'a whole afternoon.
but would brighten up and DO able " 90 10
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-23
Portland commandery at Nantasket

Portland Commandery had grand time at
Nantasket, Tuesday, as guests of the Hugh
de Payens of Melrose. After pleasant
sail in the harbor, Nantasket Beach was
reached. To the music Of the consolidated
bands, playing the strains Of Marching
Through Georgia." the communicates pre-
ceeded to the Hotel Nantasket. After being
photographed and enjoying the sea breezes
and the fine cornet plaping of Walter Emer-
son, an old Melrose boy, a banquet was
served at o'clock by mine host of the Nam
tasket. After the pleasures of the dinner
were enjoyed to the fullest extent, Eminent
Commander Messenger, Of Hugh de Payens,
called to order and very happily welcomed
the guests of Hugh de Payens to this festi-
val occasion. Pleasant after-dinner speech
es were then made by Eminent Commander
George E. Raymond of Portland Command
cry, Eminent Commander l. A. Gibbs of st.
Paul Commandery of Dover, N. H., Past
Eminent Commander Rev. d. G. Roberts of
Mt. Horeb Commandery of Dover, N. H.,
Grand Commander John P. Sanborn, of the
Grand Commandery of Massa chusetts and
Rhode Island. Grand Commander Henry A.
Marsh, of the Grand Commandery of New
Hampshire, Sir knight A. F. Moulton, of
Portland Commandery. Eminent Command
er Henry L. Polonze, of Richmond. Com
mandery, Richmond. Va, Sir knight Charles
F. Loring, Sir knight William E. Barrett of
Hugh de Payens Commandery, and Others
Readings were also given by Sir knight E.
M. Shepherd of Beauseant Commandery of
Maiden, and the Salem Cadet Band played
the'new Hugh de Payens Templar March"
arranged by Mons. Jean Missud, and dedi-
Gated to Eminent Commander Sir Winthrop
Messenger.
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Police News.

Officers Riley and Granville Frank last
night arrested William Polk, man of about
so years of age, who says he is sailor, be-
longing in Boothbay. Polk is charged with
attempting to criminslly assault Emma Holt,
a girl about nine years DID, The complaint
made to the police was that Polk was about
to assault the girl when her cries brought
several men to her assistance.
Last evening, Mr.. Levi Atwood was sit
ting in his store on Centre street, when he
heard noise behind the counter, and found
an inebriated individual trying to get at the
money drawer. Mr.. Atwood hustled the in
truder from the premises. Later the man
was again found in the rear of the store, and
was arrested by officer Frank Merrill. He
was too drunk to give his name.
There was full house at the station last
night. mostly DRINKS. A queer case was
that of man found by the officers at the
Union Station. He had been dosing himself
with ether from bottle he carried, and was
very much under the weather when sent in.
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BRIEF JOTTINoS.

The Odd Fellows Register and the Mason
ic Journal for July are out.
The Berlin Mills Company will bank 5000,
900 feet Of logs this season.
1t was bright day yesterday, but the
wind was very chilly from the east.
There will be meeting of the Fresh Air
Society at the Y. M. G. A. rooms today at
1890
There will be large excursion of Knights
of Pythias to the islands from Lewiston Sat-
urday.
The Portland Wheel Club will make run
to Saco tonight, leaving the club house at
$50 sharp. They will return by moonlight
very delightful concert was given last
evening at the Atlantic house by the Cecil
ian Quartette and other Portland musicians,
the guests of Mrs. Annie Louise Cary-Ray-
mond.
The steam yacht Peerless and Gen. But
ler's yacht America, are in the harbor.
Corporal Tanner is guest of Gen. Butler.
The General and friends have gone to Po-
land Springs.
Officer w. f. Firth returned yesterday
from East Cambridge. Mass, bringing with
him John Flynn, whom he arrested for as
sault with gun upon VIM. j. Mcdonald on
the evening Of July4. Flynn will be tried
today.
When Mr.. FL. B. Browns family went to
the islands some time ago, their servant left
her wardrobe, covered with an oil cloth, in
tending to come for it. She hasn't been near
the house since. The police have taken
charge Of it.
The fine three-masted schooner which has
been building at Russell's yard in Deering,
was successfully launched yesterday FORE
noon. She is named the Rhode Island and
is owned by Rhode Island parties. She has
been towed to the Portland Company's
wharf, where she is to be rugged.