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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

Valuable Gems Taken from an Incoming
Dutohman.

NEw YoBE. July 29.--From the cspscious
pocket-bookof one Of the passengers on the
Red Star Line steamship Netherland yester-
day twentY-nine of the finest diamonds were
dragged forth by alert customs officers. ID.
Smit was the alleged srnuggler's name, and ho
halls from Antwerp. He was profusc as well
as hot in his language when the gems came To
hight.
When Smit landed at the immigrant wharf
be was told bv Uncle Sans officers 70 hand
over at once handful Of diamonds which he
had N his possession. He had previously
sworn In his declaration before the vessel
arrived at the wharf that nothing dutiable
was in his baggage or on bis pcrson.
Deputy Surveyor Frenhlin detailed Day In
spector Henry Snyder 20 look after Smii and
on threat OF being stripped to the skin he
produced the twenty-nine diamonds from bis
pocket-book. They are worth several thousand
dollars. Some were the size OF O pea. and
others larger pure white and all unset.
The credit Of the seizure belongs TO Mrs.
Rosa Barradsle. the customs inspectress, who
heard from among the crew Of the ship that
Smit had diamonds which he intended 20
smuggle into the United States, aud upon her
report the seizure was made. This morning
Smit will be heard, and will have to explain
why he brought the diamonds. The Neither
land landed nineteen saloon and S42 steerago
passengers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

service Of Virginia have been ordered; Route
ll3;Olz-Petersburg o. Lynohburg, Norfolk
and Western railroad. 123.03 miles. From July
81. 1891, omit Mount Athos. Campbell county,
"a, from this route, the postofhce having
been embraced on route '214023 from August
!. 1871. Route ll2.O24- Richmond to Lynch
burg. Chesapeake and Ohio railway, l4IOi
miles. From August /, 1901 embrace Mount
Atb0s, Campbell county. Va. on this route,
between Galts Mills and Knolls.
The President has recognized Emilio Puyo
as .consuigeneral Of Chill at San Francisco,
Col
The Controller Of tho Currency has author
ized tho National Bank Of the Republic Of
Chicago. H., to begin business with a capital
0i 5000 600
The Navy Department has authorized the
ninth payment. S1l,332 each 10 be made
upon cunbOats five and ak now building at
the Bath iron works. Maine.
The now reciprocity treaty negotiated be-
tween the United States and San Domingo.
under tho terms of theshc kInley Tariff act,
viii be proclaimed in both countries at an
early date next month.
The Latin American departmentF-of!T Tthe
Worlds Fair has Just received q cablegram
from BOgOta announcing that the Congress Of
Colombia Las appropriated $50 900 in gold to
deiTay the expense OF making proper repre-
sentasiOu Of the resources OF that country at
the Chicago Exposition.
The Treasury Department has decided that
household effects which have been used
abroad uy the importer for more than one
year are entitled to entry free of duty without
regard TO the lapse Of time between the arrival
Of the importer and the importation OF the
the goods. Personal effects. however, are ad-
mitted free only when they accompany the i'm
porter
Among the fourth-class postmasters ap-
pointed to-day were tho following for Viz
ginie. B g. Keeler, Mount Williams, Fred
erlck county. vice A. Nj. Hite, resigned J.
d. PeWman Narina Grove, Henrico county
vice M. L Lyme. resigned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
WEDDED IN ARABTAN FASHION.
weird Ceremony at Dutchess Junction Brick
Yards, n. Y.


NrwBrRG. \. Y. .JJuly 29.-There was q Gu
rious scene At a wedding which took place at
Van Bnren's brickyard at Dutchess junction,
five miles below Fishkill on the Hudson, Sun
day
At the yard there Is settlement of one
hundred Arabs both mon and women amt a
very few children. The men work IN the
Lrick-yaTd and the women visit the neighbOr-
ing villages and sell notions and trlnkets.
IL was one Of the Arab girls named Halloy
Carram who was married. The groom was
Hanna Harrfoush, who is NO. 32' II the
yard.
Tic priest who performed the ceremony
was Father Abraham, Of No. l5l thompson
street. New York city.
Several Arabians arrived from New York on
Saturday evening Nearly two hundred
Arabs of both sexes were present at the
ceremony, which was performed at SIX clock
IN the morning, IN the open air, on platform
in a raviue nuptial mass was first solemn
lied.
The bride, Who was pretty young woman
Of twenty years, wore "a gorgeous red velvet
dress. " TN silk trimming, and blue jacket.
She had two or three roses III her hair and
wore no head covering.
The attire Of the groom was brilliant hued
costume worn on similar occasions N Arabia
The gr0Omsman, George kafky, and the
bridesmaid. Hallbge MakrOom, appeared IN
Arabian costumes Of brilliant cOlors.
II was on tue grounds owned by Charles
Hogg. king Of the Arab settlement" that
the festivities we're enjoyed. A great deal OF
vino was drunk before the wedding and after
ward.
There was dancing in the ravne. wherever
the weird dancers could find room.
There was but One instrument 10 furnish
music 1t had been brought from Arabia.
An day and in the evening Of Sunday fire.
works. revolvers and guns were fred OF.
The bride and groom have been il this
country only six months and neither car
speak English
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

News Too Late 20 Publish in Detail From
Over The Times wire.

News Too Late 20 Publish in Detail From
over The Times wire.
A Mecca dispatch says there are 40 deaths
q. that place and thirty Mt Dioddah from
cholera daily.
The New York Herald has been indicted by
the grand jury for publishing IN account OF
the recent executions at sing Sing.
Over three inches OF rain fell near Lancas-
to- Pa. last night completely running the
npening tobacco and causing great loss.
Yesterday was the second day al the t0ot-
wood races in England. The hrrt and only
event Of the day the race for the GoodwOod
stakes, was won by White Feather. with Bar
mocide second and Nastas third
Chamberlain I. c. +. Grain yesterday wrote
10 James T. Neal. chairman OK the nclnOcrotlc
Stte Committee Of Ohio. rendering lis ser
vices as q speaker for the Reelection OF toy-
error Campbell.
Tho weavers at Dobson's Mills. Falls Of
gcluylkil. Yesterday again went out on "A
strike. The weayers declare that anumber OF
their friends were discharged after being
taken on. and thor sympathy Is with them,
and they will stay ont until they are rcin-
sta-ed =,
Fully $1,000 people atteu ded the funerals Of
the victims OF tho railway disaster at Sainte
Nande France. which took place to-day.
Troops and police kept the route open for the
procession. There were twenty-tonr hearses
in the line, which led from the town hall 70
the cemetery.
Warner Miller leaves New York to-day for
Europe in tho interests Of the Nicaragua
canal
Judge Cullen. Of the Supreme Court. has
dissolved the Brooklyn Sugar-Reining Com
pany and appointed the Franklin Trust Com
pany receiver.
Tae customs authorities at Boston yester-
day refused 10 permit thirty Russian immi-
grants. who arrived ON the steamer Morse
mar to-day to land The immigrants are
thought likely 10 become public charge.
Ex.Speakef Thomas b. Reed was among the
passengers arriving on the steamer City OF
New York from Liverpool Yesterday.
Mrs John Kurtz. wife of Union Pacinc
employe poured kerosene oil into cook
stove Yesterday morning at Cheyenne. Wyo:,
with tho usual result. Mrs. Kurtz was terri
bly, burned and will die. A Eeighbor tried to
save her. and was burned so badly that no
will loose both hands. The woman Wan about
niDe.een years old and very pretty.
The President yesterday accepted the resig-
nation OF the collector OF tho port OF New
York, Joel b. Erharit, to take effect August
list, and appointed as his successor ex-senator
j. Sl1at Fassett Of Elmira. N. y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
"POP REED.
Fathcr of the Clever Comedian Dies at the
Age Of Eighty three.

PHrLApEIpmA. July 20.-John Roland Reed.
familiarly known among his friends as Pop"
Reod died yesterday shortly before noon, at
lis late residence 257 Chester street He WAS
surrounded n his last hour by his children,
one of whom is Roland Reed. the well-known
comedian, and his grand hhdren.
Mr.. Reed has been III for some time. but on
Monday he grew 20 much worse that II was
thought necessary 10 telegraph for Roland
WHO WAS rehearsiDg his new play IN Now
York. The old gentleman's life was despalred
of then but when be heard that his favorlte
son was coming 20 see him he ssid
"If Roll - coming III live e. see HIM
When got here this morning. said tho
vouno comedian yesterday. Il thought that
nv father was dead, but stood by his bed
side for few minutes watching him. He
struggled for time. looked At my picture
hanging on the wall. turned his gaze on me.
tired IN vain 20 speak. smiled feebly and died.
NV father always bad great deal Of affection
for ne--in fact I've were more like chums than
father and SON"
The old man was born in 1903, nnd after
finishing his education was spprenticed to
brass founder. but his love for the boards"
had already been made manifest. and at the
age of sixteen be entered the Walnut-strset
Theatre. where he remained until 1850. fifty
six consecutive years without losing night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

Results mt the Tracks and Entries for To
day.

Results at the Tracks and Entries Tor To-
day.
SARA1ooA, n. Y, July 29.-The weather to-
day was pleasant The track was fast
First race, purse s40O, two-year-oids. SIX
fur|ones- -Guliuda first, Charade second,
Foreigner third Time. l:l6s4.
Second race mile and r half furlong-Car
roll 6rst Ballyhoo second, King Crab third.
Time, 1904.
Third race, six furlongs- Mabel Glenn
first, Orinoco second. Little Minoh third.
Time Iil6.
Fourth race, selling, purse s40O two-year-
olds. FIVE furiongs Tom Tough first, hit.
MoGregor second. Beyerwick third. Time.
FIFTH race, one mile-Gettysburg first,
Golden Reel second. Jake Saunders third.
Time, IAN.
Following are the entries for to-day's Sara
toga races
First race, FIVE furlongs-Admiral, 49, Yer
stile l03; Maidstone. 1l9 Uncle Bob. IL
Tactitian. i0S Princesss Bowling, ICY; free
dom, sS Appomattox. 1903; Clio, ll2; Mabelie'
s8 Bolero, l03; Drzzle. III.
Second race. American Hotel STAKES, one
mils-Santa Anna 90: Melante, lOl: lndla
Rubber no; Dr. Hasbrouck, Lyceum. 1i5; La
Tosca. III; Bermuda. Valera. l22.
Third race, sweepstakes, mile and three
sixieenths Fellow, iie Maidstone i2i'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
rHRrarEYs GHAcE RUoER's LIFE.
August Inbert Furious Because She Talked,
sends Her . Note IN Jau.


PoUGHKErrsrE n y, July 29.-August I'm
bert and Grace Rugor, who eloped on sloop
two weeks ago. and who were arrested in
New York and brought here were taken be
fore Recorder MaTschauser to-day. Imbert
was charged with abduction and the girl with
disOrdeIly conduct.
The girl says imbert compelled her TO 60
away with him, telling her hewould shoot her
Il size did not lie kept her, she says, two
DAYS on the sloop without giving her anything
% eat. and when She said she wanted TO 90
home he threatened 10 kill her
This morning lmbert sent Grace note by
one Of the prisoners at large III the hall who
pushed it under the door Of her cell. II read
as follows:
Did you tell reporter what says in morDen paper?
If You don't live me, will kin You
Afterward Jailer Sleight told Imbert that
the note he had written would be sufficient D.
convict him. wheTeupon Imbert seemed very
much frightened.
The girls mother IL complainant in both
cases She and Grace met to-day az police
leadquarters and both shed tears freely.
Grace evincing an earnest desire 70 go home.
Her parents are hard working, industrious
people and feel the situation keenly.
Recorder MarsohsuseI says that tomorrow
Grace will go on tie witness stand and swear
70 enough 70 send Imbert 70 State prison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
4 COLLAPSE CAUSED DEATR.
Accident at the Eibs iron Works in Pitt,
burg Pa.

PITrsDURo. Pa. July 29.--Tbe heavy iron
and steel work Of the new finishing department
Of tho Eiba Iron Works on Second avenue
collapsed this morning, killing B. Corkin and
an unknown Hungarian lsborer and seriously
in)uripg eight OF ten workmen. Several
others were painfully injured.
The building was ie6 feet long and iQ8 feet
wide. The upright frame was Just fpished
and the workmen we're placing the roof string
ers in position. Fortv-two men In the en-
ploy of Ryter and Comfy, the contractors for
the building, were working al the tims Of the
accident About thirty employees Of tho
Elba iron Mills were standing below watch
ing the progress OF the work.
Without any warning, the massive struc.
ture came down with frightful crssh, carry.
ing with it several furnace stacks. heavy iron
stringers and braces. falling beam snapped
large steam pipe and in less than q second
tremendous volume Of steam was pouring out
upon the men imprisoned in the wreck. The
workmen in the mills rushed in 10 the rescue
of their companions. When the steam was
shut on the dead and injured were quickly
removed. That so few were killed aud in-
jured is remarkable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
IyDEPENDENrI THE oTFlcE ISN'T
Statement OF Collector Erhardt About His
Resignation.

Statement OF Collector Erhsrdt About His
Resignation.
NEw York, July Speculation as to Col
lector Erhardts reasons for his abrupt resig-
nation was set at rest tonight by Colonel
Erhardt himself, who made the following
statement: u have resigned because the col
lector has been reduced 20 T. position where
he is 10 longer "a independent officer with
authority oOmmenAur8te with his responsible
ity have given bonds for 500, 600 | have
received for the Government during the
twenty months last past $500, ,G91. 1876. and /
am all the time personally responsible for
enormous values in money and in merohan-
disc My duties are necessarily performed
through about 800 employees. | am not will
ing to continue 10 be responsible for their
conduct unloss I have proper authority over
them.
The recent policy of the Treasury Depart
ment has been 10 control the details Of the
customs aduInistration Of the port Of New
York from Washington at the dctation If a
private individual. having no official response
bility. The collector is practically deprived
Of power and control, while he is left subject
to ell responsibility The office il no longer
Independent. and am. Therefore we have
separated"
Mr.. Erhardt. il is said, told the President
two months ago, when the investigation vas
contemplated, that no would resign If 1t was
carried out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
ONLY THREE BASE-BdLL GiMES.
Rain Prevents Two and Three Others Not
Ied-Tnteresting Notes.

Rain Prevents Two and Three Others Not
Observation-Disclosures Notes. 4.
PrrrsBURG, PA. July 29.-It WIS thoroughly
bad playing that lost the home team a victory
to-day There was not Pittsburger who
had ANYTHING TO DO that did even fairly we'll
except Shugart at short The Reds did bet
ter hut il was an uuinteresting contest
throughout. Score.
Cincinnatis. . o OOf042O1O-s 10 3
Pittsburgs... 0 0 90 O2-2 7
Observation-Disclosures and Carrngton Bald
win and Mack Umpire. McQuade.
BRooKIYN. NY July 9.-l'rookIyn won to-
day by heavy batting in the last inning. Both
sides played well ID the field. Score.
Il. B.H. z.
BrookIyns. ..2O010 0000l1-5 II Z
Philadelphias L OO2O o. 2
Batteries. Lovett and Kinslow; Gleason and
Clements. Umpire, Lynch.
At Boston:
New-York-B Boston game postponed on ac-
count Of rain.
Cleveland Chicago game not scheduled for
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

CHARGED NTH PL1GJARIfM.
Bishop Perry, Of Iowa, who Opposed Brooks
Election, the Man.

New YoRE. July 29.--The World says that
Bishop Perry. Of Iowa, who was 80 remark
ably active in opposing the election of Phil
lips Brooks as bishop Of Massachusetts,. is
accused of gross plagiarism. Some friends Of
Bishop Brooks arc said to be pushing the
charge II is alleged that in book Of Bishop
Perry's, entitled Life Lessons from tho Book
Of Proverbs" long passages occur which are
identical with passages in the Exeter Hall
lectures Of Rev. George Fisk. Of Litchfeld.
England. published in 1852.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

SAW Francisco, July -Coleetor-of-the
Port Phelps has ordered the seizure OF q
cargo of nails which recently arrived here
on tho ship Steins Donnard from New
York via Liverpool The nails are val
ued az sS5 900, and were shipped
from New York TO Europe and then tran
shipped 10 San Francisco, on account Of the
cheaper rate. This is held TO be violation
Of law regarding the shipment of goods by a
foreign vessel between domestic ports. II IS
also held that the goods are liable TO duty.
The nails are consigned to Dunhan. Caring
ton h Co
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
THE ABINGDON POISONING cAse
Postponed TIL To-day-Dr. Taylor Promi.
nent Witness.

ABINGDON Va. July 29 When court opened
this morning the case Of the Commonwealth
against DR.. J. 4. ?. Baker was called DR..
Baker was indicted some weeks ago for
numbering his wife by poison in order that be
might live with Mrs. Gllmer, wife OF promi-
nent Washington county man. One hundred
witnesses have been sworn The jnry was not
hard 30 hnd The case was postponed from
this afternoon till tomorrow on account Of
q death which occurred in the family Of one OF
tho counsel. II IL predicted that the trial will
continue from ten days 10 two weeks. Able
legal talent is arrayed on both sides. DR..
Taylor the expert Of Richmond who made ah
examination Of Lillian Madisons body, made
an examination Of Mrs. Bakers body. and is
one Of the most prominent witnesses Ia the
caaa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
MERELY ( DEcOY.
The Marguerite Surrendered to Let tho Ren
Prize Escape.

QrrBEc. July 20.-lt has been ascertained
that tho schooner Marguerite, which was
seized lately at Trinity bay for smuggling,
was only decoy to allow another vessel with
q valuable cargo 10 get away. The quantity
OF liquor seized On her is small. and the BAR
rels show signs Of having come from Illinois
via Boston, Mass. 10 81. Pierre.
The Marguerite is an old tub and is leak,
ing ike basket" She could not hayo sailed
from so remote place and must have picked
mp her whisky in some lonely creek down the
ST Lawrence
The smuggling business is on the increase
in the lower st. Lawrence, aud it threatens 10
take on enormous proportions. IL is estimated
that oyer 81 900 0OG IL at the present time en-
ployed in Illicit whisky trading.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
UNLImIrED RECIPROCITY LOST
Canadian House OF Commons Votes Against
Sir Richards Amendment.

OrrAwA July 29.-AtI o'clock this morn
ing the House of Commons divided on Sir
Richard Cartwnght's amendment TO Hon. M
Fosters motion TO 90 into committee to con-
slider the resolutions containing tariff changes.
The amendment which sets forth that it
be resolved that the Government
should forthwith reduce al duties on
articles Of prime necessity, and more particu-
larly on those most generally consumed by
artisans fishermen, miners and farmers; and
further that the negotiations which the
house has been informed arc % be opened IN
Washington IN October should be conducted
on the basis Of the most extended reciprocal
trade between Canada and the United States
in manufactured as we'll as natural products, -
WAS defeated. 'fhe vote stood 81 yeas to ia
nays.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

Destruction Of Baltimore United OIL Conn
pany's Tanks

BALTIMORE, July 29. The Baltimore United
Oil Company's tanks located at Canton were
last night struck by lightning, and for time
burned fercely The FIRE department believed
they had controlled the flames and withdrew
soon getting beyond control Two large tanks
which cost $4,000 each, and containing oil
valued at over 100000 are now burning
fercely The oil Is being pumped out as
rapidly as possible, but the intense heat OK
the flames preclude much work in this dlrec-
ton Adjoining property is threatened. and
the fire department is directing their efforts
TO saving it more than TO the preservation of
the tanks Great excitement prevails in the
neighborhood. Tho total loss will exceed
300 600.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
DOUBLE FUNERAL.
Two DanviIIe Brothers DE in Macon, Georgia
efFever.

DANyIILK. July 29.-There was most i'm
pressve double funeral at the Episcopal
church. Not long ago Mr. Il. L. Hickson. q
prominent citizen Of this city, went to Macon.
Ga, with his two sons. Samuel NJ and Allen.
and engaged III business. Both Of his sons
were stricken down with the fever not long
since and both died. one on Sunday and the
other on Monday. The father came home
last night bringing the bodies with him, and
the funeral took place FROM the Episcopal
church The oldest OF the two sons was mar
ried, and his young wife is well nigh heart
broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
MARRIFD on THE BRIDGE,
And Therefore Neither In Canada nor tho
United States.

NIAGARA FAILS. N T., July 7o.-Hgny
Berd, Of Newark, n. j., aged about fifty
years. and Miss Carrie SchuddeK whose
age cannot be more than half that, were the
contracting parties In q romantic marriage
last night AS the sun Yas sinking the couple,
together with Justice Russell and q curious
crowd. repaired TO the centre Of the suspen-
sion bridge, where amid tho falling spray and
the thunder Of cataract, ths justice tied tho
nuptial knot. banquet at tho Casino fol-
lowed, whore every one that called vas made
happy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30
EAsT-ESD 0US CLUB.
Their Weekly shooting mstch-Mr. White
Wins The Badge.

The East-End Gun Club held their usual
weekly shoot yesterday afternoon. They
have recently removed their ssnge from the
former grounds on east Marshall street TO =
moro desirable location IN the vicinity OF
Blandon Park.
The shoot was at thirty clay pigeons each
at eighteen yards rise. and the gold badge for
another week will remain in the hands OF Mr.
Edgar White, he having made the best score
yesterday.
The scores We're not up 10 the usual excel
lent standard OF the club. and almost all Of
the members have better scores than those
made yesterday. Some Of the marksmen
grounds.
The following is the score: White. %; Me-
Dowell, 20: hrause. ~; pickerson, IL; No
Cabe. II; Holman. i6; Sayille, 10; Carter. IL
Epps, IL; Woodson, IL; Brauer. s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

Nzw ORLEANS. la. July 20. A Times-Dem-
ocrat dispatch from Jackson. Miss, says that
W. 5. McAnister. the leading official II tho
Southern Anti-sub- Treasury League has issued
a call for State convention 20 be held in this
city August 10Th 10 select delegates TO the Ma
tional Alliance convention which is 20 be held
by the men who oppose the sub-trsasury
achaIna
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-30

The Chicagos now have lead that will be
hard TO overcome. Anson's pitchers IN addi-
ton TO Hutchinson, seem to be getting into
form.
Catcher Burrin. of the Salem team. has
been secured by Mutrie He Is an excellent
backstop a fine thrower and hard hitter.
lie should prove an acquisition.
John Corkhill. tho old time centre-felder,
has been released by the Athletics. Corkhiil
has done good work in the field. but his bat
ting las bean decidedly weak
j. Earle Wagner has his hands full in carry
ing along the Athletics The story that he
will put money into an Association club IN
Ilttsburg next season can't be true
one OF the excuses set forth by the New
York management for not putting in Tim
Keefe has been that the club was afraid to
lose games. Still the club sees fl 30 take
chances with All untried minor Lacquer who
has never pitched against batsman as strong
as those Of the League. while Keete occupies
a seat on the bench These excuses Of tho To-
cal magnatos are very himsy.