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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
A PRINCESS IN PERIL.
IN0THER DTNfHITE EXPLOSION
Said to he the Work OF Anarchis;s-Nsarfy
HALF n Million Miners May Quit
Work-Foreign Affairs.

PARIS. Feb. GA tremendous excitement
was occasioned in tho fashionable Fau-
bourg st. German by an explosion that oc-
Cured at an early hour this morning at the
residence OF the Princess Of Sagan When
the cause Of the explosion was learned 1t was
believed by many persons that II was the
work Of Anarchists, who IN their bind desire
Of revenge against society had taken this
means 10 destroy the property OF It's promi-
nent members. No other reason is known
why the Princess should have been singled
out as q victim.
1t appears that one of the men servants he-
longing 10 the Princess housnould was
sweeping out the doorway when his Lroom
struck two tubes that are supposed % nave
contained dynamite. The tubes were thrown
against one side OF the entrance ana III
stantly there was u fash and tremendous
report.
In a moment CONSERVATION prevailed IN the
vicinity. People rushed 20 their WINDOWS III AZ
STYLES of dress and undreSs, not KNOWING ou.
what the next minute the walls OF their houses
would come tumbling about their ears. Others'
among whom were large number OF men
and maid servants. ran into the street ana
hastily sought refuge IN Hight without stop
ping 20 examine whether or not they were III
danger. GendaTmes We're promptly AZ tne
scene and began an investigation OF the AFFAIR.
Thoy expressed their opinion that the ex-
plosion was due 10 dynamite that had been
placed in the doorway By friends OF the An
archists who have recently been arrested.
They also believed from tho incomplete de-
scription given bv the man servant OF the ap-
pearance Of the tubes that they were part Of
the lot Of cartridges stolen from the Seine
guaTries.
The windows Of the Princess residence and
Of number Of the adjoining houses were
blown 10 atoms, but otherwise no damage Oh
conseouence was done The escape OF the
servant from instant death was almost mlracu-
lous. He was a great deal more frightened
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
A steamer pisabled-serious Accident.

NoRFoLK. Va. Feb. 29.-ISpecial. In the
city Jail to-day a negro named McHenry
Harris assaulted a fellow prisoner. breaking
his jawbone.
The barkentine Josie McGregor, from Cuba
with sugar O. Delaware Breakwater Tor
orders. encountered heavy gale during her
voyage. and lost her jib-boOm, oil OF her
hesdgesr and sails attached. She bore away
for Norfolk and struck three or four times on
Hog Island shoals. and also struck on middle
ground coming in. which caused the vessel 70
leak. and the chances are that she VIII De
discharged here Her captain has noted pro-
test with Mr. n. l.. Cannon.
4 terrible accident occurred at the navy
ward to-day. which II WAS thought at one
time would cost Mr. Frank Eaton his lite. A
gang OF men were at work On the monitor
Passaic. among them Mr. Eaton. who was IN
the forward hold, which was very dark. 10
enable him % see ahead be struck
match. and alter il burned out dropped i 70
the hCOr. In an instant there was ter
rible explosion and when the other workmen
rushed in 70 see what the matter was tney
found Nr Eaton on the rOor horribly burned
and blackened and in great agony. Ihe IN
iursd man was taken 10 the dispensary, where
he was attended by Surgeon NinslOw, and
afterwards sent 10 his home on County street,
where he WAS attended by Dr. Parrish. IL -
not known how the powder got IN the hod
Of the Passaic. An investigation Will 10
ruafa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

Of the Committee on Elections. spoke in favor
OF the regularity OF Mr.. Dubois election.
During his argument. when he was critics.
ing the report of the minority OF the commit
tee and the speech in support OF II made by
Mr. Vance the chair In which the Senator
from North Carolina was sitting let back sud
denly. gave way and let him fall 10 the floor
with a loud crash. Mr. Gray and other SEN
ators seated near hastened 20 Mr. Vance's
help and raised him from the floor un-
hurt. Turning Immediately 20 the
Senator from Alabama Mr. Vance. in his
most courteous manner. said. Il beg The
Senator's pardon tor interrupting his re-
marks. 10 which Mr.. Pugh with equal cour-
tesy replied by expressing bis regret that his
argument had turned the Senator over After
the amusement created BY this incident had
subsided Alr. Pugh continued his speech
and al It's close. at 4:30. the Senate went into
executive session. Mr.. Mitchell gave notice
that tomorrow he should ask the Senate 20
set out the Idaho case. At 4.40 the Senate
adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

The Prince Of Naples Society. a beneficial
organization. gave their second annual ball at
Monticello Hall last evening. and the occa-
sion was repieie with pleasure T. All who at
tended. Dark-eyed beauties inbertors of
tie loyeliness Of SUNNY Italy. graced tie occa-
sion. and there were IN attendance. gOOdly
number OF men. The music vas
Of high order. possessing. that
dreaniness characteristic Of the luscious
cline. and maiden and partner enloyej
tie merry mazss of the dance 20 the iullest
ertent The committee IN charge were Messrs.
n Sornms. president. A. FontauesI. secre.
tarv. J. 5. Botto v MoraDo. X. Amoroso and
= Cordegua Those present from the Soclets
di Fratern.tie and Benehcialle were Squire
Dona,i. president. Messrs. Peter J. Bacci-
calupo. treasurer Peter Goneaa. trustee; X.
or and Columbus CAnepa. The music was
furnished by Marlno and Day. Dir. w. III.
Zimmerman furnished a most enjoyable col
lat!yu during the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
Tho VIRGINIA Monte Carlo.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Feb. Especial The
Monte Carlo Of Alexandria county. broken uD
by the Mushbach bill. has removed 20 Gees
boro Point on the District side Of the PotO-
mae river and the southern side II Eastern
Branch. where several buildings have re-
Gently been erected for that purpose.
Inquiry az the corporation clerks Office dis
closes the fact that no preparations have yet
been made by the counsel Of Jefferson Phil
lips. the condemned murderer sentenced 20
be hanged on the 18th OF March. u carry his
.ase to the Court OF Appeals. II may be OF
some interest 70 THE TINES readers 70 know
that Phillips was shot a few years ago by young
DeLea OF Richmond. who was tried and
acquitted. Young DeLes came TO Alexandria
and meeting Phillips and some companions
on a Washington ferry boat was induced 70
engage in a came OF cards and lost his money.
Wien the boat landed in Alexandra. De
Lea followed Phillips. and charging that he
had robbed him. shot Phillips the ball enter
ing the body and inhictng what was at ilrst
supposed 70 be a fatal wound, but Philips
soon recovered.
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CAPITOL Notes.

Tie Governor yesterday appointed DR.. A.
r. Boykn 70 be coroner " Isle Of wight
county.
The Governor Yesterday pardonei Michael
A. Gately and james J.. Gatey. who were con-
victed IN Fredericksburg IN November. 1891.
OF unlawful assault and sentenced 20 *
months in Jail. The petition Was presented
and signed by Senator Little and others.
The Governor Yesterday received letter
from Sir. Johnston l.. de Puyster. treasurer
If the Republican League q New York. In
tie letter is enclosed q slip Of paper bearing
an impression Of the seal Of the State. Tho
writer states that IN 1885 be was IN Richmond
on The star Of Maior-Genesal Godfrey and
took away the seal at that time. lie now
asks Il tho Governor would Ike 70 have il AZ
the Capitol.
General Grant once said that few Of tho
stat officers Of his armies were above bri-
berry. and il is possible the Governor may
write the retainer II the seal 20 ask what Us
price FOR returning 10 VIII be.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
sEcRErARF BLAINE GIyEy THELTE.
Mrs. Nevins Replies 10 His statement Re-
garding the DevoTce Of His son.

Nvw Yoar. Feb 2a.-Mrs. Nevirs. the
mother OK Mary Nevlns Blaine. who re-
can,lv secured a divorce from J. G.. Blaine.
II was seen to-day IN reference 70 the
ststaneut sent ut yesterday by Young
TTsfre,. father. il which the Secretary ~
c-are proceeded % answer the remarks made
bv rhe south Dakota Judge when lie granted
t'a divorce. Mrs Neyins SAID
..-e.retarv Blame statement Is tissue Of
Fes from beginning . end. ] and my cargn-
VII prove that - the word beiore Te
are through with q IL story OK
- interview with Nrs. Blame = largely
rrs-rfscturel out u the wlv.e clOtn.
i vi tel vou exactly what tOgs place.
s~companieI my daughter 20 tn7 house. Ihe
,.-rr.e and the child we're Dlth -. Ne
wee shown INTO the drawlng. room:
NJ. Blame cane in. We a.! bowed
and proceeded AZ once = business.
Mary asked 70 see nrE nusDahL Ats.
TIaine aid she could not Sea him. She n
si-,ef upon The nurse leaving the room. She
sa.d sic would 10. discuss the matter before
se-vaut. The nurse and little jim went - tie
kitchen. We continued % talk matters Owe, Tor
sorne time and all three OF IS were per ectis
cool. Mrs. Blame sad vEen Mary spoke OF
,o,ng away again. We'll you can leave yonf
baby here II you want -. II Mary bad been
soue poor outcast whom Ji1 blAiDe had
BETRAYED Nrs. Blame coa!tnt nAYe spoken n
a more brutal manner. spoke up ior Mary.
They have both done wrong. Mis-. Blaine. IL
marrying without our c0nselL' Amomeni or
two later she turned % ny daughter
and said IN an extremely siSnineani sort "
way. well. your marriage Was AZ wrong. ans
60 N.ry Then protested Mr.. t.Alns
,romediat~lT few into furY. She almost
fesr,~t n the inO1th. She rang bell and a
servAr, appeared witA surprising sp~ed. II
n bsd been nv sefvaat / Should eer-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
FITzsIMJfONs-MAHER MILL.
Great Interest Being Manifested I'm tho Big
Middle Weight Fight.

NEW ORLEANS. La. Feb. 29.-lnterest IN
the Fitzsimmons-Mahe fight before the
Olympic Club on "Wednesday night IS at fever
heat Early this morning Harry Harris re-
ceived a cablegram from George Wheelock,
the Western bOokmaker. who is now travel
ing in Japan with his family, requesting him
TO lay IS 600 on Maher at even money or To
give odds Less than an hour later another
cablegram came % Bud Renaud from A. J.
Levy. the Chicago bookmaker who made tho
$40 600 bet on. Ienny against Salvador. and
who il now in Cairo. requesting that $4,000 be
placed in his name on the Irish lad Ihomoney
was eagerly snapped up at even odds by the
Fitzsimmons end, Charles Reilly, OF Detroit:
covering the Levy money. Gus. Tuthill, ~
New lork. who WAS Dempsey's hacker. 10
doing some loud talking for the Irish lad.
who be claims Is stronger and heavier tnan
the Australian. with terrible left and
handy right. Forie Ernest. the millionaire
cattle king OF California. was among the
morning arrivals AT the head OF a large con-
tlngent from the Pacific coast. He Is support
ing EltZsmmOns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
sTEISITZ VOS THE MITCH.
rschigorin Made Costly Biunder When
victory Looked Safe.

HAVANA. Feb. 29.-The twenty-third and
last game of the chess match was PLAYED yes
terday. Tschigorin having the move again.
boldly offered kings gambit. which was ac-
cepted by Stenitz. II looked as IL fortune
would favor the Russian for his plucky VEN
ture as he soon obtained splendid attsck.
which he pushed with wonted energy.
But lust as the dissolution Of the adverse
game was complete and Steinitzs dtieas
seemed only 10 be a mere question of time
Tschigorin under the strain OF mental eaer-
ton and excitement. broke down with fear-
ful bunder which at once lost the game,
and consequently the match.
The Russian resigned after thirty-two
moves. Steinitz remains the champion OF the
world. which title he has held FOR the last
twenty years The final score Of the match 10
as follows.
stenitz-O. d. d. 1. d. 1. o, 0, d. o. 1. 0. l. l.
0. 1. 0. 1. o. 1. d. l. l-l0.
Tschigorin-l. d. d. 0. d. 0, /. j, q. l, U, l, "
0. l. 0. !. 0. 1. 0. d. 0. 0--s.
Stonitz. 10; Ischigorin. s. drawn. 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

4 mos, pleasing ball took place At New
Market Hall iast evening. given under tbs
au.pices OF the German SICK Asslst4nce 30
cisty This IS one Of tie oldest socsstics N
Kichmond. for 10 celebrated IL hitietb ami
yersary last fall. and tho eutsEiAinneaf last
evening va IN excellent kespink with tie
prestige ol the osganlZAtiOn IbeFo were large
rur,bar II eouples on the door. and dancing was
kept up until sn early hour this nOrn.ng. The
coiuruittes were. Messrs. Jcan {. Sewers.
CHAIRMAN. A. SchrAndt. Theodore jennings.
AIuert kiswe Frederick Wahl, V. A. Hslolel,.
Nr. 4. d. Miller was floor manager and Mr..
Joseph 4. August chairman VI the noor COM
inittes. During tie evening sn en.oyabis
reyAst was served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
Tn. Ge.nncserisn Virginia.

The Gesanggerien Virginia gave most de-
lightful mas ueTade DA.l - sanger h-4' lAst
sTsnfnr. Peasants and princes. May queens
ana bergsrs. sailors and soldiers. o.d maids
aud debutautes could al be seen ~ the merry
tIronr and the pretty decorations Of
the ian enhanced tie beauty Of tbs
radiant picture. Some Of the mos. unique
pictures ever seen Ia Richmond were
- nreseuted. and the scene before
tTe maskess removed their dominoes was
ons oi bewl.der.ng beauty aud bn.hancy.
AZ midnight q collation.. served under tue
suuergisiOn Of Mr. Henry Sle.el. wa sers et
10 tie guests. and the repzsi Vas rep.ete and
eniovaDls 10 every detail. On With the dance
Was tie cry after tho collation.. and the hours
Of tie morning still found the young lAtes
and men wO0lng the Goddess IerpslcLore-g
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
Asuic,de-Docs 4 Mad with Grip.

CRY PoNT. Va. Feb. o. Special J.
James Flowers colored citizen OF this place,
committed suicide by drowning early this
morning His body was recovered this after
noon. He was a member Of Shiloh Lodge Of
Colored Masons. No. -. and was very much
respected.
Here and throughout Prince George county
the people are being terrified by raDid dogs:
Out IN the county they have bitten cattle and
hogs % a serious extent. and the opinion Is
that a general war on dogs Is the only safety
FOR the lives 4 tie people Many were shot
here last week. A physician OF prominence
makes the statement that 1t IS the grip that
tie ours are suffering with.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
,IrWILL 4 GREAT STRIKE.
Nearly Half Million Miners In Great
Britain VIII Quilt Work.

Britain VIII Quilt Work.
LONDON. Feb. 29.-It s now estimated that
the immense number Of 10000 miners Will
cease work in a fortnight in their efforts
10 prevent the masters from putting
into effect the scheme 70 reduce
wages The mining industry throughout
Great Britain will be- greatly anecteu' the
only miners who stand alOOf from the move
ment being those employed IN south stafford
shire and East Worcestershire. should the
present intentions of tho miners DO carried
out and the strike inauguraied the Orahcn
industries will also be adversely anectel anu
il IS estimated that close on % l.OOJ.OJO mon
will feel the effects OF the miners struggle.
The agitation Is due 70 the action Of mine
owners in Wales and Cumberland. who gave
an intimati0n OF their intention 10 reduce
WAGES on the sliding scale principle owing 20
the decline that had occurred Ia the plic9s or
coal The men refused % accept reduction
and dec ared that the mine owners must make
the consumers pay. Inc men oHeieu %
make an alliance with the coal mine owners
and form ring OF miners and mine owners
10 maintain rates The Coal Mine Owners
Association declared that this would be I'M
possible IS the nine owners outside the As
sociatian are cutting rates. Inc men theh
offered II the present rate ~ wages was MAN.
tanned 10 strike in all cOlIerles where prices
were reduced below the rates Of the Coal
Mine Owners Association.
The Miners Federation declares that since
1855 il has forced up wages 80 per cent. Dy
hard fighting and that u does not intend 10
have them drop any The prices Of coal are
rapidly rising in London, the figures to-day
showing an advance Of three shllngs ton
above Saturday, rates. The increase Will
fall heavily on the poor c.asses II is expected
that at the end OF the week coal Will soil a.
two shilliugs per hundred weight. which Will
be almost double the usual price.
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Notwithstanding the inclsneDt and threat.
en,rg ueathsr YESTERDAY . large audience II
ladies oaly" greeted Mrs Dr. Potts al ths
keaJeny IN tie afterDooa- The doctor 5 sac-
i~ct prOyed Intensely Interesting AMI instFsc-
ave Her delivery = good. and none. II the
Richmond ladies should fail ~ hear The hnAi
s1ternoon lecture today. Her subject vii
be Maternity" and 10 prono1ncsd b. many
4 bs tho bess of the serlcs Love. Court
-hio aad Marriage" ihe doctoFs famo1s
funny and oflgiaial lectnre n tte social
sc.elces vii ts3e place to-l8orrcw night ss
tie AcaasmF both lslses aud geat.smes
vii 10 .1la1tted TO tia DISCOURSE
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PINE RIDGE AGENCY. 5. D.. Feb; 2a.-The
council between the Rosebud and Pine Ridge
Indians regarding the dividing line between
tie two agencies has ended and all parties are
satisfied. The line agreed upon Is along
Waite river. from the mouth Of Black Pipe
creek due south - the Nebraska hne
ms 1ras a verv difficult question 70 settle
and caused much trouble 10 buth the depart
ment al Washington and the Indians. The
proceedings which ended yesterday demon
s,rated that the Indians are capable OF trans
acting business
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A Bsrkentlne Ashore.

NoRFo1E. Va. Feb. Especial The
William Phillips an American barkentine OF
5GS tons bound from lquique. Chni. 70
Hampton Roads with nitrate and soda. went
ashore this morning al 2.4O within a Few nun
dred yards of Cape Henry life saving satlon.
and is III dangerous position. The fhlihps
is a frst-class vessel. built ~ New bedford
Mass. IN 1874. and IS owned by William
Phillips Il Son. Of New York. Captain
Potter and crew are ashore. The Merritt
Wrecking Company are at the scene OF lne
wreck, but cannot do any WORK on account OF
the weather. There Is little. If any. hope that
the vessel viii be foaIed. Her mlzzen rigging
is gone and the swayng OF the mizzen mast
is doing much damage. At the time the yes
sci struck there was no wind OF consequence
but the swell Of tue sea was fearful. during
the last twenty-four hours there have been
moro than two-and-a-half inches rainfall az
Cares Hatteras and Henry. The volume o.
water can be better understood when i -
stated that the total precipitation here +ar the
last twenty -four hours has Leen only oz-iy5 o.
al inch.
Fvangelis. Fife delivered his first sermon ct
the Peoples tabernacle Sunday evening az 3
o'clock There were between three and four
thousand people present
Mr.. Eddy OF the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. who came 20 this city % meet fres.-
dent Harrison. saws that the outlook IN the
Nirzinias was never brighter than ~ tie
present time.
A new military company has been organ
lied in Portsmouth 10 be known as the Ports
mouth Grays. with Junius Wilson as captain.
A letter has been received here from james
B. Con Il Son attorneys, Austin, lex. say
ing that James Tobin. ". +. Carter. John :.
Brooks and Thomas Pratt left Virginia for
Texas during the Texas revolution ~ l%6.
when the each acquired large fortunes, which
since the death Of these persons have never
been claimed by their heirs. TIE letter says
il is very probable that their descendants stu
live IN Virginia. and would be glad - heaT 81
the good fortune which awaits them. The
frm states that they have charge OF tile
estates. and will be pleased 20 furnish intor-
nation OIL application.
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Heavy Mortality-Burglars at Work.

NEwPCRr SEws, Va. Feb. 29.-Death has
been very busy IN our midst the last few days.
Attorney K. o. Hughes lost his three year-old
son Marshall 4. Hughes. Friday. Alr. Charles
Wells lost an infant on Saturday. karly sunday
morning Mr.. c. n Brooks died suddenly 81
his home on Twenty-seyenihs street tie leaves
a wife and SIX children.
Burglars blew up the safe Of the Newport
News Milling Company Saturday night or
tunately only a small amount OF money had
been left in the safe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

Sr,rSrov. VA. Feb. % Special The
heaviest snow ot the winter fell here last
night and al day Yesterday, but the heavy
81 v ie.l after l. o'clock last night. IL
measured fourteen inches on the leye. and
was badly driffed. The street cars have not
run today after repeated efforts 70 clear the
track Business = tied up.
A. A GYnbert a well-known German citi-
zen and prominent and successful merchant,
was parayzed yesterday and IS to-day II
critical condition.
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SCRANTON. p. Feb. 29-GenerAl Master
Workman powderly has announced his inten-
ton Of being present az the hearing az har-
risourg next Thursday OF the complaints
against the recent combination of the kead-
irg. Leligh alley and other railroads inter
ested ~ the anthracite coal trade. M
Powderly declared in the mos: emphatic
manner that IN his opinion. there Is 10 ques-
ton as % the roads being parallel. and there
fore amenable 10 The law relating II the
conh.nat.oa q paral.el r-al.
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N.nnf,o,ursy., Record sold.

BrrrxozE. M. Feb. 2s.-Negotiations
that have been IN progress for some weeks
for the purchase Of the Manufacturers Re
cord OF this city have been closed and the
usp@r has changed hands. The purchasers
are Nr. Waiter Ii. Page. editor ot the Forum;
NJ FIward II. Ssnborn. Of fhiiadeipnla.
and Nr. ThomasF. Gras,y. Of Baltimore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01
BERLIN RETAINs ITS QUIET.
Not Single Disturbance Calling for Armed
Police Interference.

BEaL1y. Feb. 29.-Since Saturday night the
city has been perfectly quiet and there has
not been q single disturbance that called for
armed police Interference.
It's believed that tie disorferiy movement
has spent its force. and that 10 iuFtlef
trouble IS % be apprehencs6.
Perfect tranquility prevails. even IL the
districts IL which tie disorders were most
rra~xaN