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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25

The sermon by Rev /. J. Spencer last night at
the Seyenth-strect Christian church was on
"ldghtcousness OF Faith Rom N;3-t. Ho
vortrayed the sinfnlness OF men and the impos-
sihiii,y OF any ones attaining 10 salvation upon
his own merits.
Muiitudes 0f wicked men. no said, had OBJ
tanned the Gift cf Righteousness by faith IN an
hour. and lad ro0iced IN the realized promise
OF God 20 is dangerous 20 tribe with Nod
mercy and forlcarance. God Is moi mocked-
Shining against light IS like gazing a, the
II you have light enough 10 take the first steps
toward Heaven take II now IN accepting the
Righteousness OF Christ by faith. ne ground
that receives the rain and sunshine and yet
bears only thOrns j., says the Apostle, nghs
unto cursing. so Is the man VINO hears but re-
fuses 10 obey the gospel. ~,
A large audience was present. There Will De
speciaI sermon 20 women to-day az II o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Killed Him to Save Her Life.

DrEAL, BowE County. Tex, Mar. 2i.-
William Watts. farm hand on the plantation
of j. NJ. Winston. about fifteen miles from
this place. told his wife on arising from his
bed yesterday morning that she had only a
short time TO live. and recommended that she
make pence with the Almighty. He declared
that he had made mp his mind 10 Kill her, and
that as soon "a he was dressed he would
carry ont his intention. The poor woman.
knowing the desperate character of her hus
band. decided that her only hope for life lay
in adopting desperate means herself. She ac-
eordingly went 10 the woodpie and possessing
herself of the axe. stole cautiously into tho
house. and while hcr husband was engaged
in tying his shoe. she crept mp behind HIM
ly. She was arrested and held in bonds for trial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
KILLED THE NEGRO.
A Young Louisiana Planter Coolly Shoots n
Negro for Leaving Him.

LITTLE Rock. ARK, Mar. o. Yesterday
morning planter. claiming to belong to one
Of the first families of Louisiana. boarded
train on the Valley Route railroad nc Pulaski.
near the State line le said that he was
looking for "a family of negroes who had lett
his plantation for Oklahoma and that he in
tended bringing the Damned black rascals
back or XIII them in trying. when
the train reached Parkdale a we'll dressed
negro accompanied by his wife and three
childreni boarded tho train. The planter told
the negro that he was under contract TO work
for him during The year. and that unless he re-
turned at once 10 the plantation he would kill
him The negro replied that this was a free
country and that he was going 20 Oklahoma.
With an oath the planter drew a revolver
and shot the negro through the heart, killing
him instantly. The planter then walked ont
0f tho train. and after assuring the many spec
tGtoTs present on the platform that was the
only way u break up the damn negro
stampede q Oklahoma returned 20 his
home in Louisiana. The name Of the planter
Is not known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
GEOGRAPnIc4L AND historic.
College Society Discusses the DismaI swamp
and other Places.

The regular semi-monthly meeting Of the
Richmond College Society for Geographical
and Historic Study was held in the Latin
lecture-room Yesterday afternoon.
Tho work OF this society is becoming more
and more interesting and valuable.
Various sections or Virginia Will be studied
from time TO time in their historic and geogra-
uhlcal relations, and there are few regions any
where that offer richer material Tor such study.
The membership of this society is already
quite large, including several members OF the
faculty
Ihc privileges OF membership are offered 10
ladic. and gentlemen Oul side of the college who
feel especial interest IN the work that the society
At the meeting yesterday, Professor +. W.
BoOtwrIght presiding, interesting and instruc-
tive papers were read by Mr. &. W. Duke, u
Nanscm0nd county, and Mr.. L. Il. Christie, OF
Air. Duke outlined the leading geographical
features of bis own county, especially the DIS
mai swamp. with It's romantic lake, the resort
of lovers and the inspiration Ot poets; and also
gave an interesting sketch OF the history oI the
suaolk. the county seat and principal town,
ha. had quite an eyentiul history, having been
several times destroyed by fire. but quickly re-
Sir. Christie gave a similar sketch Of Princess
Ecferring to the fact that the rivers of this
county are nayigable 20 their source, Mr.. Chris
ne said IL was difficult 10 decide whether these
rivers perform the Office Of drainage or OF lrrl-
CATION. They are rather lnlcts than rivers
Princess Anne county has quite an interesting
history, dating back 10 the earliest colonial
times.
10 enjoys numerous adyantages-a fertile SOIL
abundance Of oysters. and one OF tho most popu-
lar and attractive summer resorts on the contl-
nent, Virginia Beach.
Mr Christie will present a sketch of the cities
of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and Mr. w. d. James
will describe Surry county at the next meeting
OF the society
Al is hored that the interest excited by the
t1.t 70 cu m
hshment of q { hair OF History and Geography
In Richmond College.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25

Spreading Desoiatlon Among the People OF
Pttsburg.

PIrrsBuRG, PA, Mar. 2i.-The grip contin-
ues TO spread desolation through the homes Of
this city and its suburbs. At the Pittsburg
Department Of Health this afternoon the
record shows 4l2 deaths during the month Of
March the larger proportion due 10 the raw
ages Of the grip In Allegheny City there have
been l49 deaths All the leading hotel bars
and many saloons are dispensing quinine with
their liquors At the home OF the Little Sis
tiers Of the Poor in this city four of the in
mates have died from the effects of the grip
within the past twenty-four hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
THE URECKED BANK.
The Case OF william Hughitt Being Heard In
The United States Court.

Urea. n. Y. Mar "a In the case Of the
Government against William Hughitt in the
United States District Court this morning the
prosecution devoted most Of the time 70 prov
ing by depositors If the wrecked bank that
Judge Hughitt gave large share OF ms per,
sonal attention 10 the bank and its Affairs and
WIS 20 be- seen there almost daily examining
the books aud couversing with the employees.
Mr. Anderson, of Seward & Company,
bankers of Auburn. testified that at the time
OF the suspension of tho First National Bank
his house held $1,000 of that institutions
paper which 1t ihad redscounted and which
had since been paid.
.Ex-State Senator William b. Wood, in testi-
fying said that with three exceptions Mr.
Hughitts general character was good up To
the time of the suspension of the bank. The
exceptions were occasions on which he heard
his conduct criticised for his con-
ncction with the closing up Of tho
affairs of the Dodge d Stevenson Manu-
featuring Company. the Empire Insurance
and Paper Bag Company.
Charles j. KecChan. boOkkeeper for the
firm Of j. MacLoughln's Sons. testified that
ON the seventh Of December the firm had
oyerdrawn its account at the First National
Bank Il $50. 5j.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
ORDERED TO CHTLL
Tho Navy Department VIII Order Admiral
Brown to that Country.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Mar. q. -Apprehen-
sions concerning the unsettled state Of affairs
in Chill have caused tho Navy Department -
decide on sending Admiral Brown, the COM
mandant Of the Pacific station ~ that coun-
try as soon %, possible. Admiral Brown will
sail within the next fortnight in the
San Francisco, to which. lie will trans
fer his hag lis present flagship,
the Charleston, VIII be prepared Mt
the Mare Island navy-yard for sea service.
and She will relieve the san Francisco IN
Chllian waters as soon as possible. Admiral
NcCnnn. the commandant of the south
Pacific station now IN Chilian waters, viii
withdraw his flagship. the Pensacola. % the
Fast coast of South America before Admiral
Brown arrives. Admiral McCann ranks
as Admiral Brown. and in order TO
prevent any conflict of authority
tina. may arise of having a senior officer sery-
ing under his junior in rank thelDepartmert
has decided % have Admiral McCann return
20 his own station number of officers on
tine Charleston have been transferred 10 the
San Francisco. The Navy Department has
practically no details of conflict IN Chill but
newspaper accounts and other unofficial infor-
nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
THE UNITED STATES PowERLEss.
4 SNAIL U1TTER.
Only Twenty Millions OF Dollars More Than
Chairman Cannon said.

ST. LOUIS, Mar. 2i.- Congressman Dockery.
of this State, has received from the clerk Of
the House Committee on Appropriations o
comparative list of appropriations made by
the Fiftieth and Fifty-hrst Congresses. Mr..
Dockery says that the statement made by
Chairman Cannon of the Appropriation CON-
mittee, and telegraphed to the country about
Il week ago, shows u total Of 30. 1913. COO
less than the list received by him
from the clerk Of the committee and accounts
for it by saying that Alr. Cannon did not in
clude in his statement q. 23G00O for back pay
and bounty b. soldiers (as estimated by Sec
retary Wind0ml, s3.O0009O for sugar bounty
and sl,j22 600, the amount carried by the d.
rect IaN bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
snN. she Eeat Her.

NEW YoRK. Mar. 24-An agent Of tho Chill
dren's Society brought a South American
slave. named Marie Devonicie fourteen years
old. before Justice Diver at Harlem Police
Court this morning. She had been bought
from her parents in Peru for 1900 by Consul
General Quiutan. Of Peru. who placed her in
service with his family nineteen months ago.
Marie told the court that she had been
shamefully beaten by Mrs. Qulntan last
night and left the house. Mr Quintau, who
was in court, was willing to send the girl
back to her home in Peru. The magistrate
placed tine girl in care Of the Chlldren's
Societv Tor furthor Investigation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
WEARY OF JOHN BULL.
yEWFOUNDLdND WANTS TO MANAGE
HER OWN 1FFdTRS.
a Delegation OF Business Men Press Their
Claims In the House Of Commons-Prince
Bismarck and the Kaisers Life of William
I.-Foreien Events of Interest.
lBy Gable to the Times.l

l.-foreign Events OF Interest.
lBy Cable to the Times.l
LONDON. Mar. 24-It appears that New
foundland is not the only British American
colony that is asserting claim TO manage its
ownafairs. The foreign office has received from
British Honduras adyices that would be alarm
ing if the colonial population were more for
midable The people there are tired OF being
governed from Great Britain and demand with
virtual unanimity that tho taxes shall not be
imposed upon them without their consent.
The unofficial members of the Governors
Council have resigned in n body, and no colo
mist Of standing can be found 20 take any of
the vacant seats The cOlOnits have sent a
petition 10 the home government demanding
an elective assembly with control OF taxation,
and the English Cabinet has refused 10 grant
the petition.
British Guina also is protesting against the
absolute government by crown agency ana
wants something as TO its own business.
PRESSING THEIR DEMAND.
Mr.. William Henry Smith First Lord of
the Treasury and Government Leader IN the
House of Commons. has been waited upon by
"a deputation Of merchants engaged IN the
Newfoundland trade. who appeared before
him to urge delay on the part of the Imperial
Government i'm forcing through Parliament
the bill introduced into the House of Lords
last week. seeking 10 make operative upon
Newfoundland the provisions OF modus
viveud,. entered into between Franco and
Great Britain.
Mr.. Smith informed his visitors that while
the question was one OF paramount import
ance and Of extreme urgency. II would never
thelcss have 10 undergo delay of twenty-siX
days between the time of the Introduction OF
the bill and the date for lis second reading
This would afford ample time 20 permit the
opponents OF the measure preparing ana pre-
seutiug their objections to It's passage
After Mr.. Smiths reply IN the House of
Commons yesterday. Sir !. p. llennessy de
cided % postpone any further questioning Of
the Government on the Newfoundland mat
ter until after Easter.
40 FFToRr TO CoEBcE THE COLONY.
LONDON. Mar. 24.-The Hon W. II. Smith,
in receiving a deputaton yesterday OF mer-
chants and others interested ia NewfOund-
land. repudiated on behalf of the Govern
meut any purpose to coerce that
colony. We ARE bound by the reaties.' ~
he said. "and when the other party
holds views on the subject of treaty engage
mcnts SO strongly rs France does there Is no
other alternative for arbitration hut war.
If Newfoundlanders think the terms OF
arbitration injurious the government Is pre-
pared 10 hear their views. but 1t must be r.
membered that the conditions were impaired
10 the colony before being agreed 70 by the
Imperial Government
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Italian Immigrants Captured.

NEW YoBK, Mar. PA number of Italian
contract lahorers were captured to-day by
customs inspectors on the steamer California.
The vessel arrived at her dock this afternoon
and the inspectors saw lot Of men
standing about her decks dressed like
sailors. but doing no work. There sus-
picions were aroused and they watched the
vessel Shortly afterward the officers saw the
supposed sailors leaving the vessel and arrested
them. The Italians said they came there 10
work in the lumber yard of George Ulling. at
New Haven. Conn. They have been promised
tl.25 per day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
That Connecticut VI ddIe.

Hartford. CoNN., Mar. 24-Ihe Senate
met at noon to-day, but Immediately took a
recess The Democrats went into caucus on
the Thayer and seymour substitutes for the
material question. The Executive Secretary,
Mr. Rrairard. will bring proceedings against
Comptroller Staub for the payment Of his
salary This will bring the question of who is
the legal governor before the courts. IL IS
said that Comptroller Staub has bad several
consultations with his lawyers as 10 the ad-
visibility of bringing criminal proceedings
against Bulkely for having the door leading
from the executive chamber 10 the House
reading-rooms forced open.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
PRICE TWO CENTS.
A "CTTE' BANK.
Liabilities $1,000, 900, and Assets $500, oi
MntilaIrI Currency.

LorrsyIrIr. KY. Mar. 2t-The further the
affairs Of the Schwartz Bank. which failed here
last week. are investigated the greater tho
liabilities and the smaller the assets. The in
vcstigaton of experts shows that the bank had
been iusoyont for ten years. since
winch time it has been robbIug Peter
10 pay Paul. and by Offers Of
exorbitlnt rates of interest has got hold ot the
savings of a large number of working people.
So far the liabilities reach nearly a million,
while the assets consist of nothing but s5oO
worth of nutilated currency left in the safe.
The cashier has disappeared. The directors
will be arrested on a criminal warrant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
An Interesting Showing.
State Of Yesterdayl

We congratulate our neghbor, THE TIMES
on its enterprise gathering tine sentiments ~
Virginia ina reference 10 the next Democratic
nominee for the Presidency Interviews from
forty-four counties and over pa prominent
Democrats show that Cleveland has ma
iority over the whole field OF these 2ii
leading Democrats interviewed, l25 are
for Cleveland. 40 for Hill. and the rest are dt
yided between Gorman, Palmer. Campbell or
some Western man. This is an interesting
showing 1t proves that Cleveland has a
strong hold on the people. because he la.
been a Just and brave President, knowing no
North or South-a President Of the whole
cnnatrv.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Eoreign Notes OF Interest.

The Italian Government proposes TO take
steps 10 stop emigration 20 America.
The Tories and Uniouists Of Sligo resolved
tonight that they would abstain t1om the
election The McCarthyites cheered the an
nOuncement.
When the trial Of parties accused of riot at
Tippcrary was over yesterday, John Morley
was permitted 70 have private interview
with Messrs. Dillon and O'Brlen.
The Cork Parnell Leadership Committee,
in whose hands Mr. Parnell had placed the
matter Of bis resignation, announces that Mr.
Parnell Will not resign TIL Maurice Healy
seeks reelection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Acquitted Of the Charge.

A called meeting of the Board Of Police Com
rnissioners was held yesterday afternoon IN the
Office OF the chief of police, -
Some days since Major Poe received letter
from Richmond man, charging Policeman '.
W. Mathews with cruelty clubbing Henry fayne
lcoloredl. ,.o =,
The Board made thorough investigatlon o.
the charge but failed 10 find evidence 10 sustain
IL and the oficer WAS honoyably scQuifs>A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25

NEW YORK, Mar. 2i-Ihe special term Of
the Supreme Court has sustained q demurrer
10 the complaint of O.. II. Thomas in an ac-
tion brought against the New York and
Greenwood Lake Railroad Company and
Others. The plaintiff who holds income
bonds brings suit 10 ascertain If the earnings
warrant the payment Of interest on the bonds.
The Court decide, that no cause Of action is
presented. because while the right % interest
Is evident the agreement requires a certificate
OF trusts and that earnings exceed a certain
amount of expenses and the surplus Is appli-
cable 70 the payment OF interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Blsmarcl, and the KaI.cr's Book.

IIy NuUIU % nc IIInI''I
LONDON. Mar. pa Hamburg correspon-
dent says that Prince Bismarck is understood
10 be looking forward with considerable in
terest % the publication Of the Kaiser's life OF
William |. and that upon the statements made
in that publication will greatly depend the
future course Of tho ex-Chancellor The
Prince is said TO apprehend that the book will
endeavor 10 belittle his share of the work Of
founding the German empire. In that case
his friends say the publication Of bis own
memoirs will be fastened.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25

[By Cable TO The Times.l


LONDON. Mar. 24.-Iast night on the islands
of Lewis. in the outer Hebudes. "A party Of
one hundred Crofters assembled. and after
marching all night and crossing three lochs
arrived this morning at Orssey Park Forest.
evcted in order 70 make room for deer pre-
serve.
Immediately upon their arrival at their des-
tinatiOn the croftegs threw up entertainments
on the sites of their former home. and went
into camp. They have announced their de
termination 10 cultivate the soil for the sus-
tenance Of themselves and their families, and
are resolved 10 meet force with force, should
al attempt be made 70 oust them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Parnell on Healy.

DUBLIN. Mar. A.-In his speech at Sligo
Parnell predicted strife between Timothy
Healy and Sexton for the McCarthyite leader
ship. Maurice Healy he said had fed az the
first sight Of steel. He (Parnell) was himself
ready 20 fight the seceders. but would not al
low the Hetlys to make deal with the Tories
of Cork. and by combining with them show
that the voice of rebel Cork was different
from what il WAS in lss0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25

THE TIPPER4RY RIOTS.
Beginning of the Trial Of Michael O'Brien,
Dalton and Others.
fBy Cable 70 tho Times

TDI NNTlV ~ TIIV IITIV''I
CORK, Mar 2i.-In this city to-day was be
gun the trial Of Michael O'Brien, Dalton, and
other persons charged with having engaged
in riotng on the occasion Of the trial at
Tipperary Of Messrs William O'Bren, John
Dillon and others. Besides ,he charge OF
rioting. the accused assaulted Colonel Cad
dell. Who commanded the police at Tipperary
during the trial
Mr. John Morley the eminent English men,
Der Of the House Of Commons, has been sum-
moned TO testify. In presenting the case for
the crown, Mr. Carson argued that the not
was % preconceiycd one, and that II WAS pollt-
ical in its nature, lie also asserted that NJ.
purpOses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
WYICH SHdLL IT BE?
VIII the Treasurer be Nominated at Conven-
tion or Primary?

II is probable that in a short time Mr.. James
C. Lamb, chairman OF the City Democratic
Committee will call meeting of the commit
tee TO determine how the candidate for the City
Treasurer will be nominated.
Mr. Lamb has been sick for several days, but
was ont Yesterday and said in regard to the
manner Of making the nomination. that he was
i'm favor of having primary, II the candidates
desire il and are willing TO bear the expense
among themselves.
Unless they are willing 10 pay for the primary
he did not see how the committee could order
IT, as the organization has no funds Tor that
ihe last primary cost about 8, 500 hlr. Lamb
saws which was several hupdred dollars more
than IL was estimated IL would cost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Endemic of Grin In Chicago.

CmcAGo. Mar. 2i-'rhe grip epidemic is
urabated in this city. and the mortality con-
tinues appalling. Cp to midnight deaths
for the two weeks aggregated l,5iO, or S5 per
thousand which Is unprecedented in the
history Of Chicago. The physicians are in
hopes that the disease will wear itself out,
but say that until there is a change in the
weatherno great Improvement can be expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
yIrginIa's Public schools.

"Resolved, That Virginia Should Abolish Her
Public schools is the subject that will 10
debated by the Mu Sigma Rho Literary So-
ciety of Richmond College FRIDAY night.
Slessrs. ID. = Garland and J. Garland Pollard
will speak for the Affirmative, aud x. II, Cham-
hers and Harry l.. Watson for the negative.
Mr. W. owen Carver OF Tennessee, will be tho
declaimer for the occasion and Mr.. James 4
Harwood the poet laureate. The committee of
arrangements are: Messrs. IL. I. Louthan,
NJ Redwood and W. +. Warren.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Rnideh n I.ntterY Den.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. Mar. 2l.-Postal Inspec
tors Pulcifer and Fleming to-day raided the
headquarters of the agents Of the Louisiana
State Lottery and the Mexican lottery, captur-
ing all the books and lists Of subscribers and
correspondents. The agents, Benjamin Hotel
Ter and Mrs. Fannie Neuber. and Messenger
Alfred Smith (colored) were arrested and held
IN - E00 nnnh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Met with nm Evasive Reply.

PARIS March 24.--The Duo De Broglie has
met NJ Auland's challenge 10 produce the
original manuscript with an eyasive reply. In
his structures on the work Professor Aulands
suggests that it was done by Bacourt TO screen
the reputation of ralleyrand or that of royal
persOnages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
SIi.s Gaineg' VIII.

BRooKLYv, n. Y. Mar. 2i.-The contest
Of the will Of the late Myra Gaines, of New
Orleans. was resumed to-day. Mrs. Belva
Lockwood was present and took copious notes
Of the proceedings. 1t is alleged that the will
is a forgery. d. V. Carvello, an expert in
handwriting. testified that in his opinion the
will was not in Miss Games handwriting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
Wrecked on the Coast.

NORFOLK, VA. Mar pa dispatch to the
signal officer here last night stated that an
unknown Swedish steamship was ashore at
Curacomyco lfe-savng station and there was
no probability Of rescuing the entire crew.
One man only has so far been rescued. The
ship is rapidly going to pieces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-25
A Reception to Mckinley.

BosroS Mar. 2i.-Maior Mckinley was ten
dered an informal reception by the directors
of the Home Market Club in their rooms this
morning. This afternoon the club gave him
an informal lunch at ioung's Hotel, many
prominent men being present.