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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-24
JoKY /. j. oREswELn DEED.
Tho Distinguished Maryland Statesman
Passes Away of Pneumonia.

BALTIMORE. MD., Dec. 23.-John A. j.
Creswell died at noon to-day Of pneumonia
in his sxty-fourth year.
Mr.. Creswell was born in Maryland and
was admitted 10 the bar in 1880 He was
delegate 90 the Cincinnati Convention which
nominated Mr.. Buchanan ia 1856. After the
war he Joined the | mon party and afterwards
became Republican In 1861 he was elected
q member Of the Maryland House of Dele
gates. In 1862 he was made acting AdJutant-
General Of the State and had charge of raising
the Maryland troops. In 1863 he was elected
10 tho Thirty eighth Congress. lie was "a
delegate 90 the Republican National Conyen-
tion which nominated Lincoln in 1861. In
March, I8 g.. he was chosen by tho Legislature
of the nited States to fiji the unexpred term
Of Hon. Thomns Holiday Hicks, deceased.
Mr. Creswell was appointed Postmaster
General by President Grant in 1869. and served
for five years and four months On June p,
1874. lie resigned from the Cabinet. On the
22d of the same month he was appointed
consul for the United States before the court
of commissioners of claims. and continued IN
that capacity until December 81. 1876. lie
was one of the commissioners for closing up
the affairs of the Freedmens Savings and
Trust Company. He was also president OF
the CitiZens.N National Bank of Washington and
yice-president OF the National Bank of Elkton.
At the time of his death he was actively en-
gagged in the practice OF his profession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-24
the adoption of the customary resolution the
House at l2:37 adjourned until January 9Th.
The Senate.
Senator Manderson. President nro tem. ore

Senator Manderson. President pro TEN, pre-
sided in the absence Of the Vice-President.
The Chair presented q memorial of the
Municipal Consolidation and Enquiry Asso-
citation. Of New York. protesting against the
bill recently introduced by request Oy Sena-
tor Hiscock. for the regulation Of bridges
across the Hudson and East rivers
Reports of committees being called for.
Mr. Frye. chairman of the Committee on
Commerce. reported back the bill prohibiting
monopoly in the transportation of meat pro-
ducts and asked that it be referred to the
special committee Oh that subject. II was so
ordered.
Mr. Morgan. from the Committee on For
eign Affairs. reported resolution for the re-
printing of 1900 copies OF the report on the
Nicaragua canal project laid before the Sen
ate IN the last Congress. 10000 copies 10 be
for tho use of the House and 5000 for the
Senate Referred TO the Committee on Print
ing
Mr.. Sherman remarked he had bill he de-
sired TO introduce on this subject and he de-
sired the resolution lust offered TO be consld-
cred IN connection With this bill.
He sent 10 the clerks desk the bill Of last
session, amending tine act of February 20.
1882 incorporating the Nicaraguan Canal
Company by providing for guarantee of the
bonds of the company, by the nited States
under certain conditions. The bill as reintro-
duced was referred 20 the Committee on For
eign Relations.
On motion Of Mr. Dubois the Senate passed
aresoution calling upon the Secretary of Ag-
rlculture for information as % the progress OF
the Altesian and overflow irrigation inquiry
and a 70 when formal report might be ex-
pected.
The Senate at 1890 went into executive
session on the motion Of Senator sherman
and at II. 40 adjourned until Wednesday, Jan
uary 5tb.
PRESIDENTIAL, NOMINATIONS
The President sent TO the Senate today the
nomination OF Mark Harrington. Of Michigan.
20 be the chief OF the Weather Bureau of the
Department Of Agriculture. Professor Eiar-
TingtOn was appointed 20 the position during
the congressional recess.
The Senate in executive session to-day con-
firmed the following nominations: Romaldo
PlachecO of California. Minister 10 Guate-
mala and Honduras A. IOuden SnOwden. OF
PENNSYLVANIA. Minister TO Greece Roumania
and Seryia; jeremiah Coghlan, of New York,
Secretary Of Legation and Consul General az
Bogota: General 5. Durham. of Pennsylvania,
Minister and Consul General 20 Hayti. Larec
Anderson. Ohio, Secretary Of Legation
at London; 7. r. McCreary, Michigan, Sec
retary Legation at Santiago Chill: Richard {.
herens. Of Missouri. intercOntiEental railway
commission: J.. J. Ormsby, OF Vermont land
commissioner in Samoa; J.. w. Colby, Ne
braska, Assistant Attorney General of the
tnited States; and the following among
others as p0stmasters: Alabama. L. II.
Miller. Tuscaloosa. Mississippi R. Boyd.
Koscioskosi; IL. c. Powers. Starkyllle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-24

The Crescent Pottery. OF Trenton. n. j.,
WAS burned yesterday morning. Loss, $780,
o00 All the buildings. which covered five
acres. were destroyed. and over five hundred
men are thrown out Of work.
Ms. H. B. Stevens. Of Chicago. was burned
to death yesterday at Joliet. H.. IN tho
house of her daughter. Mrs. DIR. Rulins.
whom she was. visiting. by tho ignition Of
gasoline. with which she was cleaning dress
tabrics
The oil-cake department OF the Union
Mills. of Detroit. Mich, was almost entirely
destroyed by tire at an early hour yesterday
morning The loss is estimated ut Sl50,0 600.
The amount OF insurance is unknown. The
tire was caused BY spontaneous combustion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-24
rhe Graveyard Committeo.

A meeting Of the Committee on Cemeteries
was called for last evening at O:30 o'clock IN
the Council chamber 10 approve the pay
roll IN order that the employees OF the depart
ment might receive their pay before the holl-
DAYS.
Chairman Grimes and Messrs. Carneal
Bowdeu. Carter and Davis vera present no
ray-r0ll WAS approved aud the usual number
oil bills were ordered 10 be paid.
On motion Of Mr.. Rowden the action OF
the committee al former meeting WAS re-
scinded awarding the contract for the furn-
ishing of number Of trees for RiyeYlew
Company 10 Hope q Co. On motion OF the
same gentleman the contract was awarded to
the Richmond Floral Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-24
NEW SCHEDULE FOR LEXINGTON.
Efforts Of "The Times" to Secure 1t Receiving <
Earnest support.

Tho efforts Of The TINES to secure from tho
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
new schedule along its line west Of Lynch
burg is receiving earnest support from the
citizens OF Lexington and it's vicinity, as is
attested by the following letter received st
THE TINES Office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-24
LEXINGTON, VA. Dec. II, 1891.

The TINES Office:
LEXINGTON, VA. Dec. II, 1891.
Mr.. G. W. Stevens, General Manager Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, Richmond. Va:
Dear Sir, Understanding that you are will
ing to change the schedule OF yOur train. No
81. now leaving Lynchburg at O'Clock in the
morning. so as to make said train leave
Lynchburg at 1880 A. NJ, and thereby take
up the Richmond papers OF Il & date. erriy-
Ing on the Norfolk and Western No. |. at
7:2O A. NJ, and SO distribute them
along the entire length OF your line.
and TO Glasgow. Buena Vista, Buchanan,
Lexington and other points. but that such
change Of schedule would involve a delay III
the departure OF your morning train from
Lexington 10 Balcony Falls Of nearly one
hour. the undersigned desire to express their
cordial appreciation of the proposed change,
and 10 request that it be put In operation.
although the morning train from Lexington
IS delayed. The benefits q be derived from
tie proposed change are so great that the OBJ
lection j.. IN comparison. uncomfortable, and
we urye the change as soon as possible.
Bank OF Lexington. Lexington Gazette.
i. H. Barclay managing editor W. A. Gias.
Cow. John G. BOnde. Graham Il Moore, {. III.
Efinger a Co.. George B. Larrck J. y. Nc
Crum * Co.. White. Hutton * Co. Thomas y.
White. Davidson Il Queensherry, C.M Dold, j.
b. Sterrett Highland Investment Company.
-. Ross The Lexington Building Company.
w. i. Pierson. president; James j. Corbin,
treasurer OF the Lexington Development
Company. ]. Med Adar. j. K. Tucker, T.. NJ.
Pendleton. Edward pendleton, William A.
aughlin J.. e.. Jahnke 4 Co. j. &. Wend-
burg a. Co.. ". H. Waddell & Son.
Irish Creek Mineral and Development Com
prny. X. j.. Lee, president. j. 4. r. Warner,
W. r. Burnett. Rockbrldge County News, NJ.
W. Peyton. proprietor: j. X. Moore, treas
urer oil county: j. ". Moore, deputy treas
urer. w. f. pierson d CO., John .. Adamson.
clerk lrgens Hotel A. l.. Nelson. Henry Alex,
ander White. G. A. Graves G. w. Z. Lee.
IL. A. Payne. William A. Anderson. X. Cat
lett w II. Shields. j. T. Wilson. dentist:
G.. W. Irvine. G.. ". Bare. j. A. Harrison. :.
T. Moreland. D. c. Humpreys, Seo:; SAipp.
J.. H. WaddrOp.
The above communication has been received
by General Manager stevens, and he has
10 under careful consideration. as the desired
change will involve a complete recastlng Of
the mail schedule from Lynchburg 20 Hunt
IugtOn
Both Alr. Stevens and Vice President AxtelJ
desire 10 meet the wishes OF the public, ~
this connection with the Norfolk aud West
ern tram at lynchburg will give long
wished-for Improvement in the hour OF de-
parture 40 that place. aud Will not only give
the HichmOnd papers to the points along the
Chesapeake and Ohio above nine hours
earlier than now. but will put them down the
Valley by the Baltimore and ONO connection
at Lexington nearly day ahead of tho pres
eut delivery.
Tn Trais has good reason 20 believe that
this change viii be made with all speed con-
sistent with the extent and importance OF tho
interests affected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-24

.,'.i. 1efs are mutterngs which indicate that
number intend % be resenff3lo~i
iag.e act OF Mr. BreckinriJ9e. Of Ken.
.f today marks him as the leader Of this
no Legislative Appropriation bin Of zach
e"i inatea ploy sion i1r ih.ft,-e..lGt ,',,,,,it
1.e clerks 90 serve during the session ~ Con
s,y' se, oI the ensuing year. These are called
lnore m D'e'n ool. cltrhs. There are about twenty
ones than there arc CLERKS ,'ro..l vno ili,loi i'
"n' one II the duties OF the COMMITTEE
W. ~. accounts ri the beginning of each Con-
t 70 assign the clerks proyided tor
'rt committee in other words 10
er,..., '.o committees which have work
.Ao1fh e - require clerks aud report the list e.
Bonse os9. 5o ~ requires authority OF tho
'O"'' ~ 'ue shape Of q resolution, however.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-24
THE DEADLY DYNAMITE AGAIN
Eighteen People Killed and Thirty H.
jured in a Terrific Explosion.
SHIP And MEN BLOWN INTO FRAGMENTS
The Explosion Caused by Fishermen At
tempting to Piunder the vesseI-Another
Steamer Ashore--Forefgn Events.


ANTWERP. Dec. 23.-Eighteen people were
killed and thirty wounded by an explosion Of
dynamite on the 'lugger" or two-masted
yesse. Le Pilote here to-day.
Fragments Of the ship. intermixed with
human romans. are scattered here and there
about the scene of the explosion. The
horrors Of the scene can hardly be
described. The force Of the explosion was
so great that the whole neighborhood seemed
to rock and tremble. Every window within
tho sweep of the conclusion was shattered;
doors were blown in and crushed as il by
battering rams. People at a considerable
distance from the quay where the ship blew
up We're swept on their feet and hurled.
bruised and bleeding, for yards.
FOUND by FISHERMEN.
LONDON, Dec. ga dispatch from Ant
werp says that the French lugger lie Pilote.
which was blown up at the wharf there with
terrible results was found 10y fishermen in
the North sea abandoned and with 20 600
kilos OF dynamite on board. The fishermen
tOwed the derect 20 the river in Antwerp On
arriving at the wharf. they, knowing that the
dynamite was not alowsd to be kept in any
vessel at the docks in Antwerp. pretended TO
unload all that was on board for speedy re-
moyaL They concealed half the dynamite,
however, on the vessel intending 10 smuggle
1t into town and make a large profit on the
sale.
WHAT CAUSED THE EXPLOSION.
One Of the fishermen who was nervous on
account of the deadly character of the stuff
dropped into the hold package which ho
had picked up for smuggling Then came the
explosion. The number Of lives destroyed is
not yet ascertained, but Is known 10 be large.
Pieces Of flesh have been picked up
in all directions. Some citizens this
evening rescued a portion of mans
having found IL somewhere in the vicinity.
One of the injured had minute particles of
flesh Of some victim blown into his skin. So
that his face looks as if pitted with dark
pimples. Efforts have been made all day to
recover fragments of the dead from the
MAter but without much snccess
The advocate., 1891-05-20
InRersoll on California.

In recent magazine article, Mr.. En-
nest Ingersoll, the noted writer, says:
The climate of southern California in
winter closely resembles that of Egypt. It's
equability is constant, and its dryness is
proverbial. The only complaint made is,
that it is too nearly perfect. Residents bred
in the eastern states confess now and then
that rousing storm would give them
grateful sensation. But this sentiment
meets with no favor from the man who has
just fed from SuperAuity Of wetness and
chilling gales. To him perpetual summer
seems perpetual paradise, and to the invalid
dreading the advance Of disease the still
and arid atmosphere is as the breath of life.
The most comfortable way to reach the
Pacific coast Is via Santa Fe Route.
Weekly excursions In Pullman tourist
sleeperS at low rates. Apply to G.. T.
Nicholson, G. P. & 7. A., Topeka, Kas.,
for folder.
The advocate., 1891-05-20
KANSAS AT THE WORLDS FAIR.

To the People of Kansas:
The bureau Of promotion organized by
the convention held on the 2Sd and oath
days of April, 1891, to propose a plan
by which the state Of Kansas can make
an exhibit at the Worlds Columbian Ex-
position, herewith presents a detailed
statement of the methods adopted and
the measures suggested to secure such
exhibit. The convention wisely deter
mined that the sum of 100000 was
necessary to make such display OF our
resources and productions as will be
creditable to our state. To raise this
sum of money, It was determined that
each county, and each railroad company
operating line within the state, should
be called upon to pay such portion OF
the sum of 100000 as the assessed value
Of the property of each county or rail-
road company bears to the total assessed
value of the property of the state. The
sum allotted to each county, based on
county valuations less railroad property,
ia shown bv the following table:
The advocate., 1891-05-20

To promptly raise the allotted sum, we
suggest the organization of County Co
lumbian Exposition Associations, and
herewith submit plan for such assocla-
tions that may be useful. This bureau
will through it's proper officers, deal d.
rectly with such associations, and offers
Its services in their work. Each associa-
tion is requested to notify our secretary,
Hon. VIM. Sims, Topeka, of action made.
EXHIBIT 3d."
Article /. The subscribers hereto
hereby associate ourselves as "The
- County Columbian Exposition
Association of the State of Kansas"
Art. 2. The objects of this association
are to raise money, not less than s.,
to be advanced by the people of said
county, in the interest Of the state, to se-
cure creditable exhibit of the educa-
tional, agricultural, mineral and manu-
featuring interests of Kansas at the
Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chi
cago; and to cooperate with "The Bu-
reau of Promotion" appointed by the
Worlds Fair convention, at Topeka,
April "a, 1891, in effecting a permanent
state organization, as outlined by said
convention; and to enable the said county
to participate In the election of state
board of managers, as outlined by said
convention, on the basis Of one vote for
each 800 paid or guaranteed, and one
vote for an additional fraction over $50.
Art. 8. ANY person or association Of
The advocate., 1891-05-20
Footprints of the worlds History.

EOOGpkAnES Oh Bn6 VOrIuB hAbbOrys
1t is relief to pick up new book that
Is at once thrilling, romantic, wholesome,
pure and true. Such work is "Foot-
prints Of the Worlds History" the latest
and greatest work of the two celebrated
historians, John Clark Ridpsth and VIM.
s. Bryan. These distinguished gentle
men, having won their lsurels by lnde-
pendent writings, have co-opersted on
this work and produced q gem "of the
purest ray serene" 1t Is not dry, un-
interesting, statement Of the plain facts,
but rather each Of the most important
events Of history has been taken up and
described by master Of language, who
holds the reader entranced as he wends
his way along the path Of history, follow
ing carefully In the footprints Of prog
ress.
We are delighted with this superb vol
ume. Perfect in thought, superb In
style, and magnificent In execution. The
bindings are sumptuous, as are also the
many illustrations and colored plates.
The publishers have rightly concluded
that such gem should have rich set
ting.
I'll valuable addition to literature.
It is q book for the old as well as the
young; the married as well as the single;
the gay as well as the grave. Everybody
will read it with equal eagerness and
profit. It is sold only through agents,
and the publishers advertisement ap-
pears In another column Christian
Record.
The advocate., 1891-05-20

war, is q proud one. 1t stirs the patriotic
blood and begetS high resolve. The
stormy birth, the bloody baptism, the ag-
gressiye nat are, the stalwart youth, and
the glorious young manhood Of the state,
have made It historic. Its wonderful
variety Of production, the richness and
vigor of Its soil, the extent Of its natural
resources, It's unsurpassed system OF pub
lie education, its heroism in war, Its ac-
tivity In all peaceful pursuits, and it's
most marvellous material development,
have made It the typical American COM
monwealth.
To tho people of such state we con-
fidently appeal for the cooperation nec-
essary to make an exhibit at Chicago
such as will once more attract the atten-
tion Of the world, and confirm our posi-
ton as one Of the most progressive COM
monwealths in the Union.
THE WORLDS FAIR CONVENTION,
Through the Bureau Of Promotion.
MEMBERSHIP.
First Congressional District ct-Capt.
VIM. Fortescue, Leavenworth; Joshua
Wheeler, Nortonville; r. H. Crosby, Val
ley Falls.
Second Congressional District-C. f.
Drake, Fort Scott: r. W. Hilliker, Kan
'sas City; A. Henley, Douglas county.
Third Congressional District &c. M.
Turner, Chautauqua county; L. M. Pick
ering, Cherokee county; e. Fl. Brown,
Crawford county.
Fourth Congressional District-Levi
Dumbauld, Lyon county; A. E. Case,
Marion county; HI. @. Speer, Shawnee
county.
Fifth Congressional District Sidney
G. Cook, Dickinson county; w. w. Cald-
we'll, Cloud county; John X. Wright,
Geary county.
Sixth Congressional District-A. b.
Montgomery, Goodland; j. w. Epperson,
Burr Oak; James Fl. Reeder, Ellis county.
Seventh Congressional District-A. w.
Smith, Mcpherson county; A. j. Abbott,
Finney county; T. A. Hubbard, Sumner
county.
The advocate., 1891-05-20
To Farmers.

The Union Iron Works, Kansas City,
Mo-, manufacture everything necessary
for grain elevators. Power shelters, en-
gines and boilers and other machinery Of
the latest and most approved styles. They
furnish plans and make estimates for
parties contemplating erecting elevators
free, and where contracts are awarded
superintend the construction and put
everything into successful operation.
Write them.
The advocate., 1891-05-20
Notice..

The State Alliance headquarters are
now located at Topeka in the Dennis
block on Jackson street between Sixth
and Seventh. Friends visiting the city
are cordially invited to call and see US.
FRANK McGRATH, President
J. B. FRENCH, Secretary.
The advocate., 1891-05-20
ANNrYERsARY CELERRArfoN.
To the Editor OF THE ADVOCATE.

AAN4'AV NhAbO8MA XNAAANAA@AAAVAVe
To the Editor Of THE ADVOCATE.
Believing that the mingllng Of the peo-
pie tends to develop better state mem
tally, morally, socially and financially,
the Greenfield Alliance No. 25S, deter
mined to celebrate its second anniversary,
May 4, by picnic. Our program con-
sisted Of music and speeches, and the
raising Of the flag presented the district
by the ladies of the G. A. r.
The people in our school district are
nearly all Alliance people, 30 we thought
it would be quite proper to raise the flag
on that occasion. It would also go o long
way toward proving to our enemies that
we are as loyal TO the dear old stars and
stripes as they.
In connection with the flag raising, the
state president Of the ladies Of the
G. A. r., who is a member of our ALI
snce, read very appropriate paper.
The speech OF the day was made by our
county superintendent. 1t was princi-
pally on the line Of education and de-
velopment 1t was an excellent address
and was highly appreciated by all. He
was followed by Representative Crumley,
who gave us good, short talk on some
of the important work of the last LegiS-
lature.
There was every appearance Of rain In
the morning, and the sky did not clear
till noon, consequently there was not as
large a crowd as there would otherwise
have been. The good dinner, without
which picnic would not be worthy the
name, was quickly disposed Of, while the
jest and repartee which flew highly from
one to another, proved that though we
daily carry heavy load OF trouble, yet
we can lay 1t aside for time and give
ourselves up to the pleasures Of the hour;
thus giving and receiving fresh courage,
and binding ourselves more closely TO-
gether.
Ihope there will be many more aS en-
joyable little picnics this season as was
ours. believe great deal of good can
be accomplished In that way; and TO all
Alliances wishing to promote the cause,
/ would say, go thou and do likewise.
MRS. MAY DAVIDSON,
Grenola, Kansas.