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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
THE Steel C0MPAyYFAILURE
Believed to be Only Forerunner Of Lessel
Collapses.

PHILADELPHIA PA. April 22.-
The failure Of the Pennsylvania Steel
Company has depressed the iron and
steel trade and 1t is the belief in finan-
cial circles that the embarrassment of
the large concern is but the forerunner
of lesser failures In the same line. The
stock of the Pennsylvania Steel Company,
which was yesterday offered at 100, with
no bids, was to-day offered at so, with 30
bid. None, however, was sold At the
offices Of the company in this city to-day
nothing could be learned beyond the fact
that n statement of the assets. liabilities,
etc, is being prepared. and will be ready
for distribution early next week Who
the heaviest creditors are is as yet un-
known, but It Is said that New York
firms are heavily involved. The Philadel-
phia banks hold large quantities OF iron
paper" and the failure has affected many
of them. The paper of the Pennsylvania
Steel Company has always been regarded
as gilt-edged and the sudden failure of
the concern produced slump from which
there has not. and will not for some
days, be a recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
RUSSIAN ExTRADITION TREATY.
A Synopsis of the Important Points
Covered by II.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-Nothing Is
now necessary to make the recently rati-
fed Russian extradition treaty operative
but the issuance Of a proclamation by the
President. The Senate adjourned with
out making the treaty public, and the
State Department has since guarded the
document with the usual diplomatic
secrecy. The following synopsis, obtain
ed from a reliable source, contains the
important points covered by the treaty:
Article |. The high contracting parties
reciprocally agree to surrender TO eacn
other upon mutual acquisitions. ana ac-
cording to their respective regulations
and procedure persons "ho, oe
charged with or convicted Of the COM
mission in the territory of one of the
contracting party of any Of the crimes
and offenses specified in the following
article. shall seek an asylum or be found
within the territory of the other, pro-
vidod that this shall only be done upon
euch evidence Of criminality as according
tn the laws Of the place where the lusl-
five or person so charged shall De loulu,
would iustffv his or her Apprehension anu
commitment for trial if the crime or
offense had been there committed.
Article II. Persons convicted OF, or
charged with. any Of the following crimes
as well as attempts to commit or partici-
pate in the same. as an accessory peio'e
the fact: provided such attempt or par
ticipation is punishable by the laws OF
both countries by virtue of the provisions
of this convention:
Murder and manslaughter, when voiun-
tarv. Forgery and the utterance of forged
papers. including public sovereignty or
governmental acts.
Wilful or unlawful destruction or oD-
struction of railroads, which endangers
human life.
Article III. An attempt against the lire
Of the head Of either government. or
against that of any member Of his family,
when such attempt comprises the act
either of murder or assassination, or OF
poisoning or of accessoryship thereto,
shall not be considered a political offense,
or an act connected with such an offense.
Article ". If the person whose extra
dition is demanded under the present
convention is also claimed by another
government. preference shall be given to
the country whose demands shall be
earliest in point Of time; provided the
government from which extradition Is
sought is not boundsby treaty to give
preference otherwise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
sUB-MARINE TORPEDO BOAT.
Designs to be Submitted TO the Navy De-
partpent.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The Navy
Department has invited the submission
of designs for a submarine torpedo boat
authorized by the last Congress, together
with an additional appropriation for con-
Quoting experiments with the vessel.
Bids will also be received from builders
on the plans submitted by them, but de-
signs unaccompanied by such bids will
be carefully considered. The boat de-
signed is required to possess such a re-
serve of buoyancy as 10 make certain
that she will rise to the surface in case
of accident to the machinery or other
wise. She must also carry an ample sup
ply of air for the crew when submerged
for the maximum length OF time intended.
The strength must be ample to resist
without leaking, the water pressure AT
a depth Of $50 feet, and for a considerable
period of time. A submersiOn below
certain depth must be prevented by au-
tomato means. Arrangements must be
provided also for quick rising and sub
mergence, for remaining stationary ana
for going on a straight line backward
and forward when submerged. The ais
placement of the vessel is not TO exceed
$50 tons, and should be capable OF carry
ing five automobile torpedoes, htted 10
fire two at a time, whether on the sur
face or submerged. All material for the
boat Is to be of domestic workmanship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23

The fantastic attire Of the ships was
not the only thing 20 give piquanoy TO
life al Fort Monroe to-day.
Secretary Herbert arrived this morning
upon the Dolphin. II was fully 10 O'Clock
when the white hun of the Presidents
yacht was sighted far to the east, but,
with the knowledge that the Secretary
was on board. the gunners at the Tort
and on the fiagships were ordered TO their
places.
Her graceful bow was headed for the
centre Of the channel between the Ame-
rican and British ships, and, as soon as
u was abreast Of the eastern-mOst yes
sells, seventeen dull, rumbling sounds and
clouds Of smoke came from the fort. In
ttantly the guns OF the Dolphin replied
and then as the pretty vessel passed
DOWN the line II was thunderously greeted.
as each one Of these salutes had 20 be
answered gun for gun. the Dolphin kept
up a continuous fire from the moment
mat she entered the feet until she had
reached the little French gunboat Hus-
sard al the outermost end. From both
sides she sent forth flame and smoke until
Ihe petite form of Miss Herbert, who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
The Strike nj Tracy City.

NASHVILLE, TENN. April 2.-Late
dispatches state that all is quiet at
Tracy City. But few free miners were
at work yesterday. though most of the
convicts were put TO work again. The
leading officers of the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad Company held meet
ing In this city yesterday to discuss the
situation. After the meeting President
Baxter stated that those miners who
took part In the attack on the stockade
would be discharged. II is now believed
the troops will be withdrawn on Monday
next.
The United States grand jury returned
six indictments against parties connected
with the recent failure OF the Commercial
National Bank. NJ. A. Spur. president,
is indicted for certifying falsely TO checks.
Three indictments are found against
Frank Porterfield. cashier, charging him
with fraud, embezzlement and con-
spiracy, and one against George A. Da-
zey, of the firm Of Dobbns & Dazey. the
cotton merchants. whose failure precipi-
tated that OF the bank. Dazey Is charged
with fraud and conspiracy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
The Plymouth Fonndered.

NEW YORK, April 22.-The barge Ply
mouth, Captain Wyman, from Newport
News. with coal for New York. foundered
during the heavy easterly gale Thursday
night off Barnegat. The Plymouth was
in tow Of the ocean tug L. Luckenback,
and when it became apparent that the
barge could not stand the heavy sea. an
attempt was made by the tug to rescue
the captain and crew. The high sea run
ming made 1t impossible to get near the
barge, and just as she foundered the
captain and one of the men jumped into
the water, and, being unable to swim,
managed to keep anoat till picked up by
the tug. The captains wife and two men
were drowned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Trouble on the Trains.

BLUEFIELD. w. VA. April 22.-Spe-
cial.-Late yesterday evening two men
boarded the Bluefield train. east-bound,
on the Ohio extension, without fare,
which resulted in row between them
selves and Passenger Conductor Elliott.
Serious trouble was prevented by the
Interference OF n few passengers, among
the number Jim Christian, a desperate.
who came to Elliott's relief and put a
quietus on the proceedings.
About the same time three other strange
men boarded Conductor Jones train, west
bound without their fare. and, in the
melee. Jones was badly used up. The
miscreants have been arrested and lodged
in jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

WAsHINGTON, d. c., April 22.-for
Virginia: Generally fair, westerly winds.
slightly cooler. except In southeastern
portion OF Virginia.
FOR North Carolina: Fair, except light
local rains on the coast westerly winds.
Weather Conditions-The barometer is
higher in the Central Valleys. the lake
the Alieghanies. 1t has fallen decidedly
in Montana and thence into Arizona.
The temperature has risen In Montana
and the northwest. and has fallen In the
mained about stationary In all the other
districts. Very light scattering showers
have occurred In all the Northern and
Eastern States east of the Mississippi
and Central Pacific Coast region. Clear
or fair weather has prevailed In the re-
naming districts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23

FROM 4 RECENT PHOTOGRAPH.
in a halo Of white smoke The explosions
came fast and heavy. like fire crackers
a thousand times intensified. The air
became thick with the white and gun
powdery vapors. The windows of the
Hygcia Hotel shook and ratified, and the
late slecpers awoke with a start, be-
hcving that the end Of the world had
come. and that Gabriel had blown his
lH.e for the fnal salute. At the same
ment the ships began TO blossom out
in varieSated flags until they were as
brilliant as the rainbow. At the mainmast
ol every ship the gaudy colors of the
Italian flag caught the breeze and foated
$40" by side with the colors Of the other
nations. From mast to mast and from
bowsnrt 10 stern stretched long rOpes
gay with shoUy signal faes. Thus were
the vessels encircled with a dazzling
aureale Of bunting. Interesting and
significant as was the scene of yesterday,
the one to-day was the most gorgeous and
respiendent yet presented in this memora-
ble gathering of the ships Of the world
All this glory Of the ships was in honor
az King Bumbert II was quite a happy
Idea Of the King Of Italy 10 get married
twenty-five years ago to-day so that
when The naval rendezvous came to be
held Tn 1885 it afforded an opportunity 10
present spectacle such as il does not
often fam 10 the lot Of man to witness.
OF course the Italian flag ship was the
centre Of the celebration. Even the mu-
sicians who Rad been running around
the ship barefooted, put on their shoes
IN honor Of the day. The captains of the
foreign men-of-war. and especially of the
Germans, came ashore this morning and
bought huge punches Of roses and other
flowers for Admiral Maenachi. so that
his artistic little state-rOOm was more
perfumed than ever. The captain Of the
Bausan buckled on his sword, arrayed
himself ia HIS uniform and a cape such
as the bandits Of the stage wear in their
deadly work and went forth upon
formal visit of ceremony TO the Admiral.
The sailors We're given liberty. and came
ashore for a e00d time. while the Admiral
himself stepped into his launch and was
pulled to the wharf for the purpose Of
writing with his hand a cablegram Of
congratulations 10 his sovereign. At noon
there was another Interchange of sa-
lutes. the brisk cannOnading again start
ling the crowd of eXcursiOnists and
guests At siN o'clock the salute was re-
peated for the last time. and the ships
were undressed. There was a friendly
rivalry at noOntime between the Blake
and the Kaiserin Augusta as 10 which
ship could fire twenty-One guns in the
shortest space OF time. The Blake won
hy "a few seconds. The other day when
Admiral Gherardi visited the Blake the
salute " thirteen in his honor was fired
IN thirteen seconds. four guns being used.
"No other nation fires quite as fast as we
do said a midshipman upon the Blake,
speaking Of the incident 10 your CORE
spondent, except the Germans. and
he added, with a touch Of national pride,
81 really do not think they do It quite
as We'll as We do"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
MIR. BOOTHS CONDITION.
His Physician Surprised at the Alarming
Reports.

NEW YORK, April 22-Dr Sinclair
Smith left Mr.. Booth at $3.50 this morning
He says that his patient slept well after
Q o'clock last night comfortably and con-
tlnuously until $50 o'clock this morning,
and ii is his ropinion that he is much
improved. Mr.. Booth is brighter and more
cheerful on this, the third day OF his at
tack. than he was on the first day. Dr.
Smith says this is hopeful sign. The
Doctor says he was surprised 10 read
alarming reports in the morning papers,
and said they were made out Of whole
cloth. He does not say that Booth may
not die, from his present illness, although
he thinks It not probable. He says he
has had similar cases where patients have
entirely recovered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
FOR THE KING OF ITALY.
TIE TTALThN FLAGSHIP THE CEN
TIRE or ATTRACTION.
when the Presidents Yatch Was Seen, the
Gunners At the Fort and on Fiagships
Were Ordered 60 Their Places.

FORT MONROE. VA. April 22.-"Bang,
bang. u-bang. bang. bang" went the guns
q the Italian warship Etna at S o'clock
this morning. Boon. boom, ti-boom,
boom. BOOM" re~ochoed the heavy can
non OF the Fort as they barked through
the port holes OF the stone ramparts.
"Crack. crack. ti-crack. crack. crack"
snapped the wicked looking little three
Founders on board the Philadelphia, while
the guns OF all the ships in the fleet tried
60 see which could make the most noise.
The hull Of every vessel was wreathed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Probable Coal Miners Strike.

COLUMBUS. April 22.-In all probability
the whole body Of coal miners in Ohio
will go out ON a strike May 1st, as the
result OF the failure Of miners and opera
tors 10 agree on wage scale for the
year beginning then. The miners asked an
increase of five cents per ton. and the
operators refused TO give it. Both Patrick
A. Mcbride. secretary and treasurer OF
the National United Mine Workers. and
j. L. Harris. president of the Mine Ope-
rators' Association, said In interviews
yesterday that the strike seemed inevi-
table. and Mcbride anticipates that 1t
will spread to Indiana and Pennsylvanla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Admiral Honkins' Official Visit.

WASHINGTON. April 22-Information
was received at the Navy Department
this morning that Vice-Admiral Sir John
Hopkins. commanding the British feet
at Hampton Roads, had postpone his
official visit Of courtesy to Washington
on learning that Secretary Herbert had
left tlis city for Fortress Monroe. Ar
rangements had been made for the re-
ception Of Admiral Hopkins by President
Cleveland and members Of his Cabinet
to-day In the communication 10 the
Navy Department It was stated that
Admiral Hopkins would visit Washing
ton later
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Twenty.Fiye NEGROES Poisoned.

HOLLY SPRINGS. MISS, April %
News has been received here of a whole
sale poisoning OF the negroes who at
tended n negro wedding on the Duke
plantation. about twenty miles south OF
Holly Springs. Twenty-Five negroes are
lying at the point of death. Attending
physicians have little hope of saving
one OF them. The poisoning was purely
accidental. caused by eating boiled GUS
tard that stood for hours in a new tin
ran
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
CONS IT PANAMA.
Victor yifquain viii Succeed Thomas
AdamsOn.

WASHINGTON, u. c., April 22.-Presi-
dent Cleveland to-day appointed Victor
Vifquain Consul-General at Panama, in
place of Thomas Adamson. who has been
in the consular service OF the United
States for quarter of a century. Vif-
quain has had some experience in the
service. having served as consul at Paran-
uuilla and at Colon during President
Cleyeland's former administration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
HUMBEBT's SILVER WEDDING.
Public Offices and Schools Closed to Honor
ItaIY's King.

ROME. April 22.--Fetes in honor Of the
silver wedding of King Humbert and
Queen Margharita continued through to-
day, the actual anniversary of marriage.
The weather was most favorable. The
public Offices and schools throughout
Italy were closed; the streets gayly be-
decked. and immense crowds thronged
the vicinity of the Quirinal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23

BOSTON. MASS, April 22.-In the
United States Circuit Court to-day Asa
B. Potter, convicted by a jury some
weeks ago of false certihcation Of checks
drawn upon the failed Maverick National
Bank, of which he was president. was
sentenced by Judge Putnam to sixty
days imprisonment In Cambridge jail
and 10 pay fine of $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
A Fatal ARRAY.

ALEXANDRIA, LA, April .2-At
Rosa station, st. Landrey parish. charl-
tor w. Harvard. yesterday. In a quarrel.
shot and seriously wounded owen Heath.
Russell and John Heath pursued Harvard
with guns and were themselves shot.
Russell being killed and John fatally
wounded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Farthauake at MilaZzo.

ROME. April PA severe earthquake
shock occurred at 2:30 o'clock this morn
ing at Milazzo on the north coast Of
Sicily. The shock was followed by several
others equally as severe. What damage.
II any, was done. is not reported.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
GOLD In THE TREASURY.
OFFERS :OF NEARLY Sf,0O0,OO0 RE-
CEIVED AND ACCEPTED.
A Disposition on the Part Of the Western
snd New York Bankers to Help tho
Treasury Swell Its Gold Balance.

WASHINGTON, u. c.. April 2.-The
gold reserve is intact to-day. offers az
gregating near four million dollars hav-
ing been received and accepted by the
Secretary this morning. Secretary Car
Isle stated to-day that the Treasury
would continue the policy Of paying out
gold for Treasury coin notes.
Secretary Carlisle said he did not think.
I'm justice TO those who were disposed TO
supply the Government with gold, that
their names should be published, and for
that reason alone he did not think it
wise TO state names and places from which
the offers came. He was feeling quite
good over the fact that offers aggregatins
a sufficient amount to make the gold re-
serve intact and leave a little free gold
in the Treasury, had been re-
ceived. He expressed the hope
that IL would continue TO increase, so
that he would be able to meet any de-
mand made on the Treasury for gold ex-
port on next Tuesday
When the day closed the Treasury De-
partment had to its credit slightly over
500 900 i'm free gold.
II is expected that this will be increased
Monday, as there is a disposition shown
by Western bankers to help the Treasury
swell its gold balance. Several banks In
New York, too. are stated TO have turn
ed I'm gold for greenbacks. There is bet
ter feeling, temporarily at least, and the
fact that no bad result has occurred
by dipping into the greenback gold re-
serve leads TO the belief that none will
occur If it is found necessary TO repeat
the proceeding. 1t is anticipated here that
large shipments of gold will be made
next week; large enough. If the present
information is correct. to again wipe ont
the free gold and invade the gold reserve.
No official information of these shipments
has reached the Treasury. but the reports
come from sources usually correct. In
case the shipments are made, there IS
nothing to indicate that Secretary Car
Isle will not do as he did yesterday-viz..
invade the gold reserve TO meet all de-
mands.
Advices from New York indicate that
up TO noon to-day $3.50 0Oo in gold had
been ordered for shipment TO Europe by
Tuesdays steamers.
Parity Betwern Go,d and Silver.
NEW YORK. April pa meeting of
the bank presidents and Assistant Treas
urer Conrad Jordan was held at the
clediillS-house lHlo dlteiHv AHc meet
ing lasted two hours. Those present
agreed that parity between gold and sill
yer must be maintained. and that the
Government must meet all its obligations
with gold. It was practically decided
among the bankers that they would ad-
vance no more gold TO the Treasurer
without an invitation. and even then not
a large amount without bond issue.
Gold Exports.
NEW YORK, April 22.-Gold went 10
Europe to-day per steamer La Cham
.,no,r,o 90 nan 0nn. - 20 mar Elha 81 fll 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Max Judd Nay Resign.

ST. LOUIS. MO-. April 22.-Max Judd
Is quoted as saying that II the Austrian
Government offers any objection 10 his
appointment as consul-general 20 Vienna
he will tender his resignation to the Prssi-
dent at once and save further trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23

CHICAGO. ILL.,, April 2.-vice-Presi-
dent Stevenson arrived In this city from
Washington yesterday. Mr. Stevenson
says It is probable that an extra session
of Congress will be called In September.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Six PRISONERS Escape.

NASHVILLE, KY, April 22.-Robert
McNeely, a watchman at the jail, while
serving dinner to the prisoners. was
knocked down. and six prisoners es-
capped and took to the hills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Charles r. Staples Suicides,

AUGUSTA. GA. April 2.-Charles Il.
Staples. aged fifty, committed suicide at
his home In Augusta this morning, shoot
ing himself In the head. Business trou-
bles were the cause OF the suicide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Rage OF the thei mometer at The Times
Office yesterday. April q. 1898: A. NJ.
43; 10 NJ. 81; p. NJ, 81; p. M. ~; y.
NJ. 52; midnight, so. Average. ~ z-3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Death OF Gencrnl Bealc.

WASHINGTON. April 22-General Ed
ward +. Beale died at his home In Wash
ington this afternoon. He was General
Grants closest friend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23

heard two reports Of gun at hve minutes
TO four this morning, but could not dis
cover from whence the sound came. A
10, of clothing, belonging TO the burglars,
was discovered, left behind in their haste
to escape, and the police are working up
the clue. and will probably make an
arrest I'm a short time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23
Parity Between Go,d and Silver.
Gold Exports.

NEW YORK, April 22-Gold went 10
Europe to-day per steamer La Cham
payne, s2O9O,00O; steamer Elbe. Sl640,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-23

BELFAST. April 22.-One thousand men
from Queens Island ship-yard marched
through the streets OF Belfast to-day
singing the national anthem.
AS the men were passing through car
rick Hill a quarter inhabited by Ma
tionaists, a fight began between the TWO
factions. A strong force OF police inter-
fered to quelI the disorder and several
arrests were made.