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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

PHUHl~BURG. Pa. Mar 23 1t WAS learned
today that an attempt was made Saturday 10
Wr-ch "a special tram on the Moshannon
branch railroad. containing f. l.. Sheppard.
general superintendent Of the Pennsylvania
railroad. : =. Black. superintendent of the
Tyrone division. and other officials who We're
on an inspection trip NJ Banan Junction.
Tie accommodation train was permitted
10 precede the special and IL had
not proceeded moro than mile when 1t ran
against AN obstruction. An old brake shoe
had been so fastened 10 tie. the shoe rest
ing against the inside " the rail as to force
the engine o. leave the track The engineer
escaped with slight injuries and the fireman
with none though thrlocomotive was thrown
on Us side 4 thorough investigation IS
being made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
The Priests Criticised.

CH,nLorrgrovN. 2. +. l.. Mar 23-Bishop
Mcintyre and Archbishop O'Brien are sharply
criticised by the Liberal press for their al
legged activity on behalf Of the Government 5
candidates during the recent campaign.
The Guardian charges that the Bishop IN
structed the people. through the clergy.
To vote for .he Conservative candidates and
adds " In such contest when the priest
takes sides against one It Is then no longer a
fair fight The electors are 10 longer free To-
think OF judge for themselves. The indepen-
dent and intelligent vote If the people Is a
deiusion and "a farce The independence Of
the State Is menaced by the eaggres-ions Of the
church %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
SHORT fND SIMPLE.
The Funeral of Lawrence barrett Lasts Only
Ten Minutes.

Nrw YoHK. Mar 23-Thc funeral services OF
Lawrence Barrett were conducted this NOM
ing DO one of the parlors Of the Windsor Hotel
ly Rev Thomas sherman. and were of the
simplest character, consisting only of prayers
for Tie dead.
Tie caskct was Of rosewood covered with
black cioth Two floral gifts lay on h. lid.
One WAS cross OF white lilies from Mary
Anderson. and the other q wreath oi roses
from General ". ". Backmar. of BOSTON.
About fifty people We're present during the
services Among them were Nr, Barrett.
Edwin Booth. Mrs. Marshall Williams. Bar
rctt daughter, and her husband, Lewis Bar
rctt. s. VI. Palmer and Augustine DAILY. Tho
services lasted ten minutes. At their close
the body of the tragrdian was 1T once taken
90 the Grand Central depot, where u was
placed IN "a Woodlawn funeral car on the IL
4 VI tInln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
The kincaid TrIal.

W,sFNGrOV. D. g.. Mar 23.-In the
Criminal Court this morning Charles T.. Kin
caid plead mot guilty" to the Indictment for
the murder OF eN-C0ngre~,man Iaulhee, of
Kentucky. The work of selecting jury was
then proceeded with. and ont of thirteen
eligible persons seven We're chosen, and the
court took an hours rccess
After recess ;he examination Of the jurors
was continued and az the time Of adjournment
there We're five Jurors required 10 nll the box
summoned and adjourned court till 10 O'clock
fO-mOrrnW mnrnInn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Prince NAPOLEON. Eequest..


RoME, Mar 2}.-Ihe late Prince Napoleon's
fortune, which amounts 20 twelve thousand
pounds annually. is divided among his chill
dreu-prince Louis receiving 5000 pounds.
and Prince Victor and Princess Let.ta each
3OO) pounds
Il is now stated that the dead Prince left
son Louis.
King Humbert has warned Prince Victor
not 70 issue manifesto from Italy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

P1rTsEUBG. PA. Mar. 23.-Ihe prevalence
of grip in pittshurg and Allegheny has become
a matter Of serious alarm. Physicians are
oyorwurlcd. and hospitals are crowded 60
thc.r fullest capacity. largely ON account Of
tine epidemic. Medical authorities say that
the uumhcrof cases now I'm tins city is larger
than at any time during last years epidemic.
and name 5000 cases %, approximate figure
The death rate for the past two weeks has
been unusually large. and 90 the grip and
pneumonia is charged the increase
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Tie Nicaragua Party Arrive.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA, Mar. 23.-rhe steamer
Acuan. which sailed from New York, March
18th. with officials Of the Maritime Canal
Company and a party Of experts who are q
inspect the route of the Nicaragua canal ar.
rived this morning Hon Warner Miller,
president of the Canal Company and all the
other members Of the party are well and re-
port having had pleasant voyage thus fur
The steamer will proceed to Greytown after a
Uuet stop here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
4 Eli AcfnnllN Passel.

LINCOLN. NrB. Mar 23.-After lasting
over seycnty-four hours the deadlock in the
Senate was broken TINS afternoon 10y the In
dependents. who succeeded IN winning over
one of the Republican opponents of the Maxi
mum Freight Rate bin The call of the
House WAS dispensed with and the bill passed
It now goes 90 the Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

PITTsRrnG. Pa. Mar 29.-Iast Thursday
Henry Pcddv whose home was ON Beaver
avenue. Allegheny entered tho salt work. Of
Haller Beck & Co. on Rchecca street. IN au
intoxicated condition. After a struggle the
watchmm succeeded in putting Pcidy out of
the buildiug. lie sat down % an open window
and bad not been seen more To-day hs
body WAS found at tine bottom of one of the
salt yats IL is supposed that hc went o.
sleep on the window sill and fell backward
INIT, tle vat. where he was literally boiled to
death
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
The Operto Revolt.


LISBON. Mar. 23-Ihe court martial Of in
surgents engaged in the January revolt in
Operto is over. Captain LeItas the leader,
has been sentenced To SIX years IN prison and
ten wears banishment To Africa: other leaders
oan average of three years imprisonment and
three wears bani,hment, and OF the remaining
fifty Lien accused about one. half received
lesser sentences and the others are liberated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Catley Comrt-,Ia,tiaI Ended.

OMAHA. NFR.. Mar. % The trial Of Captain
Galley by court-martial ended to-day. After
arguments had been submitted by both sides
Captain Galley addressed the court In his own
behalf. and stated that If sickness could be
construed 10 mean cuwardlce he was guilty
The finding of the court-martlal when it is
reached Will be forwarded to Washington for
the approval or rejection of President Harri-
SON. This viii require several weeks time
and the result of inquiry will not be announced
until the President renders his decision on
the courts action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
nmcial Hennrt Of tho KILLING.

WasHINGroN. Mar 23-The official report
90 tLo killing by mooushiucrs OF the internal
at the Treasury Department. It sheds no
.urtner light ou the killing than that hereto
fore made public, excerpt that the Illicit dis
tillery which IL wa, attempted 10 seize was
owned by Parker. and was located IN Surry
not Stokes county y c.. as first stated. The
Treasury Department and Department OF
Justice arr cooperating in their efforts to
ferret out the murlcrers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

TrrvroN. y j.. Mar. 23-Thcre was q
lively discussion IN the New Jersey Methodist
Conference this morning over 'he liquor
legislation enacted hy the Legislature which
Adjourned last Friday The Governor and
other officials were denounced for taking the
power of granting of licenses from the court
I'm temperance localities and giving It o. .
county commission appointed by the Gov
eruor This viii give license @ Asbury
Park and all the temperance town, IN the
south
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Ano,her Cut nj the Bogus Governor

WINSTON. CoNS.. Mar. 23.-The Governors
fast-day proclamations was not read in any
II the churches yesterday. as has been the
custom. The town clerk. George Wentworth
Democrat, did not furnish the official
proclamation 10 the pastors Of the different
doing SO because he did not recognize Bulke-
ly as Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Brazilian Reciprocity.

LONDON. Mar 23.-Lord Salisbury. in a let
ter % the Glasgow Chamber Of Commerce.
says he is well aware OF the importance OF a
reciprocity treaty between the United States
and Brazil Four years ago the Government
failed % obtain Brazilian assent 20 the most
favored nation treatment for British mer-
chandise. but efforts in that direction would
now be renewed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
To Aboli.h Slavery.


LONDON. Mar 23.-The Zanzibar advices re-
mort that the conclusion Of a treaty with i'm
portant chiefs. by which they agree to abolish
slavery. has been officially announced at WITH
Five years grace IL granted the present slave
owners in which 10 liberate or in some salts
factory way dispose Of the compulsory ser-
vices of slaves now held by them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
sues the Directors.

NEw YORK. Mar. 81. r. Rhinelander
Dillon, one Of the stockholders Of the de-
unct American Loan and Trust Company
mas begun action against the directors of that
company 70 recover the value OF his stock,
which he alleges has become worthless be-
ause of the negligence of the directors in
blowing the funds of the concern 10 be
loaned upon worthless securities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Steamer. Arrive safely.


ibF NaDlt 10 / re Alllc'.l
LONDON, Mar. 23.-A dispatch from Hong
Kong states that the steamer Empress Of India
arrived at that port to-day sharp on time. She
vii stop a fortnight az Hong Kong.
The Empress OF Japan to-day reached
Liverpool from the ship-l uilder's yards, and is
timed 20 leave on April llth. The Empress Of
China is expected 10 sail from Liverpool on
June 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
cLEyEL4yD on riRIFF REFoRM.
The eS-President Tells How the Burdens q
the Farmers May BE Made Light.

INDIANAPoLIs. I'D, Mar. 23.-Ex-President
Cleveland. i'm "a letter to the Indiana Tarf
League. declining TO be present At the
leagues annual meeting. says. "Yon viii not.
hope. think it amiss If | suggest the neces-
sity of pushing with more Ngor than
ton. / believe the practices which the
tariff reform auiagoniZeS are responsible for
many. If not ALL the evils which ai'lict our
country ot the scarcity Of circulating medium.
T. not the experiment worth irving %, Is rene
iy of leaving the money ia the hands Of the
people. and for their use which Is needlessly
taken from them under the preteNt Of neces-
saTy talatOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Sir william Loses One Point.
nv cable 30 The Times !

LoxpoS. Mar. 3S.--In the High Court OF
Justice. Queens Bench. to-day. the appeal Of
counsel representing Sir William Gordon
Cumming in the Baccarat scandal case. ask
inc that the defendants % the action be or
dered to state the particular manner in which
Sir William cheated at cards was dismissed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Fnisconal Church Burned.

NEW ORLEANS, La. Mar 23--St. Paul's
Episcopal church, corner of Camp and
Gamma streets, was DESTROYED 10y hre this
afternoon Loss estimated at $4,000; insur-
auce. S25 600.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

NEw YORK. Mar. 23-The bondholders Of
the Mexican National Railroad Company nom.
mated these directors at a meeting TO-DAY. and
they will be voted for q; the next annual cleo
ton II the company: William II. Raeuhl. j. A.
H0rsey. Charles G.. Beaman. Ekesteln Nor
ton. William Mertens. Gustaye Woezler.
Emile Nelasco and William Land The last
two named are residents Of Mexico.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Kntc (a-flefon I'LL.

PIur,Dr1pHIA. PA. Mar. 23.-Miss Kate
Castleton. of Faust Up to Date Company. Is
wing very sick in this city, and as her under
study was sent home sick about a week ago
the company has been obliged to close their
sqa4pu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

If the farmers lot is "a hard one in his dis
couuging struggle for better rewards Of his
toll are the prices Of his products o. be inn
proved by policy which hampers trade IN
his best markets and invites the competition
of dangerou, rivals. Whether other means
Of relief may appear necessary %
relieve present hard-h,ps. ] believe the
principle Of the tariff reform places amost
important aid I'M Their satisfaction and that
continued and earnest adyncB-y Of this prln-
ciplc is essential 20 the tightening Of the bur
dcus ot our couutrymeu
Hoping that your organization may con-
tiuue to boz one II great usefulness and en-
couragemeut. ] em, yours very respectfully,
tSi4nedJ GROVER CLEVELAND.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Impeaches the Authenticity.
fBv Cable to The Times.l

PARIS, Mar. 2s-M. Aulard, professor Of
history at the Sorbonnew impeaches the
authenticity of the Tallyrand memoirs as
published He argues from internal evidence
that portions have been suppressed and the
gaps cleverly concealed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Freight Wreck.

CoLuMBUs. O.. Mar. 2S.-The west-bound
limited mail on the Pan Handle crashed intoa
freight train at Conesille tonight. John
Dicker.on fireman: Oscar FarTar. engineer;
and Joe Barrett were injured the first fatally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Nnrket-Iiouse Burned.

PrrrnURG, Pa. Mar 23.-The Southside
market-house was burned at midui mt to-
night Loss 5lO0d 600 insurance not known.
Assistant Chief Stewart OF the Fire Depart
mcut WAS injured about the head by falling
walls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

NV YonK. Mar % The Brush Electric
Light Company. Of Cleveland. O.. has brought
suit In the United States Circuit Court against
the American Arc Light Company. of New
York. for alleged infringement of patents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Harry uarrison'. Condition.

Ngw YoRx. Mar 2S.-rhe condition Of
Henry Harrison, NJ. T., IS quite serious to-
night. Pneumonia. which was feared. has at
last set in, and the physicians say his case Is
critical.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
Mr.. CLEVELAND PLEASED


The EK-Prcsidcnt Compliments "Thc Times"
on its Push and rroGress-His Proposed
visit to Texas Abandoned Daughters of thc
Revolution Grip-Ncw York Views.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

ST. Johns il q rather small church. and nr-
.e-sarilv there must be some restrictions
e funeral tomorrow Space will be r.
serve for tie family If the dead Genera.
and the pall-bearcrs. delegations from Ri.
moni aud Baltimore. II is expected. deso.
tae c1 .rt, % have "a quiet and unostentati. .u
iJuOr.l. that there Will Lee am immense tUr.
u' OF people. II VIII he n Spontaneous tost
mouAl and the church will hold ont small
proportion Of those who viii attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

D rtunitv 20 communicate them 10 his family
who gratefully accept aud appreciate them
Il D request me 90 make this acknowleit
IA mt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24
THE S0UTH'S DEAD HERO.
PREPfRiTION FOR THE FyNERii
or GENERAL JOHNSTON.

Every Attention shown to His Mcmory-Tel-
cgraIns of Coincidence Military Demon
stration DccIined-spoutaneOus Outbuisi
Of Affection
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-24

Tho annual report ot the troasurer q the
Manhattan CLUB shows that It's income
tor the year ending February 2S. ls9l was
s473. .s41.42 This cfectuallv disposcs of
the rumor that the club lost money by
moving to that costly house, the Stewart man
sion. According 20 the statement of member
ship which accompanies the report of tho
treasurer the club lad on March l~t 100
resident members 500 nonresident members
AMI 20 life members. During the year ending
february 2-th 4f3 resident and 20i n0n-re-l-
dent members We're elected. The club lost ~
members by death, resignation or suspension.
, 1891-12-09
The sennte,s Proceed,ngs.

WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-ImmedIately
after the reading of the journal the oath
of office was Administered to Mr.. Jones of
Arkansas, reelected, and to Mr.. Dubois
OF Idaho and Mr.. Call OF Florida. On
motion of Mr.. Hoar the papers in the
matter of tie credentials of Mr.. David
son Claimant tor Mr.. Calls seat) we're
referred to the committee on privileges
and elections with instructions to ~investi-
gate and report at an early day
and on motion OF Mr.. Hale a like
reference was made of the papers in the
case of Mr.. Clapgert claiming the seat of
Mr.. Dubois. The senate at 1890 took a
recess,
The Republican senate caucus today
appointed n committee TO reorganize the
committees. The committee has asSumed
a task of greater magnitude than is usual
in such cases. Serious inroadS have been
made by death, resignation and failure of
reelection in the ranks of the senate as it
stood at the close of the tifty-irst con-
Gress.
10 the forty-two standing ard thirteen
select committees there are not less than
~ II WV NhNuhNNNos iiNlNtAih oiA NAail
manships in the list of standing commit,
tees and one in the list of select commit
tees. The committee on finance retains
everyone of its memhers, while Senator
Sherman's committee on foreign relations
has lost five Of Its nine members. The
committees on judiciary, education and
labor and District of Columbia each have
lost three members, including a chairman.
The other committees have been de-
pleted in Il like manner Wh,n the
house committe on elections is appointed
and proceeds to consider the contested
election cases which will come before it
Tor the first time, it will have as a basis a
digest of reports, testimony and legal
questions relative to elections which came
before the previous congresses. This di-
gest is intended by Clerk Rowell to assist
the members in reaching an impartial
conclusion touching the law and prece-
cents applicable to any election contest.
, 1891-12-09

MINNEAPoLIs. Dec. S.-The Tribune
special from Miles City, Mont, says three
settlers came in from Tongue river aud
say the Indians have noticed surveyors at
work locating claims, and declare that
white men shall not hold ranches within
the reservation. Since the escape of the
Indian charged with killing, the other In
dams have been very ugly as usual after
arrest or attempt. While they are in the
moet threatening MOOD, no actual hostili
ties have yet occurred. A number o
troops are now at the reservation.
, 1891-12-09
TOW TALK.
'.ossipy Little Paragraphs Picked VI
About the civ.

Oysters in every style at Gcrmania hall.
Dolls fair and festival this afternoon
and evening at Turner hall.
Dancing will be one OF the amusements
at the doll fair this afternoon and even
ing.
A new stove was set up in the court
house Yesterday and one in the jail. The
latter was particularly badly needed.
Associate Justice Merrell OF the supreme
court Is 50 i'll at his home at Rawlins that
he was unable to be present at the meet
ing of the supreme court yesterday.
Handsomely furnished rooms at the
Whitcomb house aud Whitcomb house
annex Castle Dare). Best dining room
in the city. Corner of Ferguson and
Twentieth streets. CHARGES moderate.
Capt. Smith yesterday received a letter
from his brother IN Washington announc-
ing the death of Mrs, Geo. f. Pickett,
wife of the gallant general whose charge
at Gettysburg brought him undying fame.
Don't forget the doll fair and festival
at Turner hall this evening. Admission
| SOC, which includes refreshments. Child,
ren's hours 4 to 6 n. m. Admission 25c.
A very pretty display of dolls will be
made.
The suit of Donald Mcdonald against
the Union Pacific for damages inflicted
through a locomotive setting fire to his
hay. was withdrawn in the district court
yesterday. the case having been compro-
missed out of court.
, 1891-12-09

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-While it is
impossible to obtain official acknoIledg.
ment to that effect, 1t is known that COM
mercial conventions under the reciprocity
clause of the Mckinley act has been
practically concluded between Germany
and the United States and that the presi
dem will soon issue a proclamation an
~nouncing the fact. The convention
contemplates the free importation of
Germany's sugar into the | nited States
and a reduction of duties on American
cereals imported into Germany of from
five to three half marks.
, 1891-12-09

General de Marriott was a species Of
D'Artagnan in real life without pose OF
~gasconades, this brilliant staff officer
who traverses at full gallop the fiery
furnaces of the wars of the empire.
Abide. camp of Augereau, of Lannes
and of Massena, ever in the saddle, ever
in the front, ever in the midst of danger,
Marriott gallops across Europe like a fig
ure in epic ~chivalry. He is one of the
heroes of this later Iiad; "qu'Homere
n~'inventerait pas" said Theophile eau
tier, saluting the Vieux de Ia Vieille.
And Marriott is always wounded" was
a sort of paternal %reproach that Napoleon
addressed to him as a reward
The Due d'Aumale a Tuesday or two
ago related to some academicians that
he had seen Marriott stretched on the
ground by his thirteenth wound. This
vas in Africa when, | believe, the gen
eral was chief of the staff to the Due
d'Orleans. On learning that Marriott had
been hurt, the Due d'Aumale went to
visit him and found him lying on straw
in his tent, and the old aid-de-camp Of
Montebello gave rent to his wrath in a
phrase as epic as all his career, ITO be
a lieutenant general, a baron of the EN-
pire, a peer of France, a grand officer of
the Legion of Honor, have $4,000 francs
a year, and be hit by the ball of a filthy
haoyle who has not four % in his
pocketi"> To which General d'Haucletot,
glorlously envious of his friends wound,
retcrted: Your balll I'd give you 10,-
ooo francs for your ball."-Atheneum.
, 1891-12-09
Joaquin MnIer's Errrng Son.

SAN Francisco, Dec. s.-Joseph Nc
Kay, in jail at Ukiah for robblng the
Eureka and Ukiah stage on November
Is, has been discovered to be the son of
Joaquin Miller, the poet of the Sierras. "
He is % years of age and a son of the
poet by his first wife. a brilliant woman
known as Minnie Myrtle. She died in
New York a few years ago. Joaquin
Miller does not have anything to do with
the boy. rhe latter said his life might
have been different but he was never en-
couraged to go 10 school or make anything
himself. He worked on a ranch near
Ukiah in the fall cutting wood. but told
the sheriff there was not much money in
that and he concluded to try stage rob,