Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-17
MODS IN CONTROL OF BOMBAY.
SanguinarV Fighting in the Street,
md Many Killed.

MODS IN CONTROL OF BOMBAY.
Sanguinarv Fighting in the Streets
and Many Killed.
The dispatches in yesterdays Star an
nouncing the recurrence of riots in Bombay
were confirmed by later advices. The Phil
adelphia Press has received a special cable
dispatch from London. reading as follows:
The India office received a dispatch this
morning from the authorities of Bombay
saying that the religious race r1oting has
been resumed in that city today. and that
the streets were the scenes Of desperate
conflicts.
The fighting was Of the most sanguinary
nature. and large number OF persons were
killed and injured. The day being Hindoo
holiday, the authorities anticipated re-
newal OF the recent disturbances and were
in a measure prepared to suppress an out
break. but the police and the force Of troops
In the garrison were inadequate to cover
the whole city, and before quiet had been
restored in one district fresh outbreaks
would occur in other parts of the city.
The rage of the mob was directed espe-
ciaiiy against the mosques several of which
were sacked and burned.
The police and military were beaten back.
and the dispatch said they were powerless
to Quell the riot, which was hourly growing
worse. The message closed by asking for
Instructions and aid.
1t has been the policy of the English in
to the point of contagration In order to
remind both factions of natives that Eng
land alone can keep the peace In India
1t appears that this time the English au-
thorities allowed the mobs to fight until
the ''yeiiowhammers," as the native yell
low-turbaned police are called. We're over
whelmed. Then they called IN the military,
with the temporary salutary effect. but the
mob made bloodthirsty by the destruction
1t had already been allowed to work had
Now England has practically a revolt on
her hands. Seventy-hve per cent of the
people OF the same island with Bombay are
Hindoos. chiefly of the lowest, most fanati-
cal sort. Only 16 per cent are Mohamme-
dams. but they are Of a higher social posi-
mand and mingie contempt with their
furious hatred of the Hindoos.
This trouble has been brewing since the
latter part Of June, when some Moham-
medans slaughtered a few cows. exciting
the wrath of the Hindoos. who hold the
cows sacred. They retaliated by killing
mosques. defiling Of those places OF wor-
The City of bombay.
Bombay's history Is one of trouble. In
the sixteenth century Portugal snapped it
up. In 1862 it was ceded to England as a
wedding gift from Portugal. when the
daughter Of John w of Portugal married
Charles II Of England. England soon found
Bombay bothersome. and granted 1t to the
East India Company, and under its rule
came the prosperity which. even to this
day, brings a vision of comfortable rich.
solid men whenever the words Bombay
merchants" are spoken.
1t is now a town of 10000 inhabitants,
covers twelve islands Of twenty-one square
miles together and Its Gross annual income
the foot of picturesque hills and It's beauu-
full harbor sweeps in a magnificent curve
to Bombay one Of midas beautiful sights.
The great Malabar read runs along the
back bay on a high ridge Here the wealthy
Europeans live and at it's end Is the govern
Or 3 handsome residence.
The Hindoos are about half the pOpula-
ton of the city. The Mohammedans are
OOO. There are about $1,000 Parsees the de-
scendants of the Persians who went to In
dia in the eighth century.
Pleasant birthday Celebration.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROUND HILL, Va, Aug. Is. 1893.
Edgewood, the home Of Mr.. James Mich
OILS, was the scene of very enjoyable &C.
casion last evening. The day was the six
tieth anniversary of the birth of Mrs.
Nichols, and friends to the number Of TWEEN
ty-fve gave her a surprise party. The
walls of the parlors at Edgewood were dec
grated with the word welcome" hand
somely manufac tured of field daisies and
myrtle. with 1879 and "lS93," done in
of the lady was beautifully represented by
sixty large roses contributed by many
friends. The arrangements were made
without the knowledge of Mrs. ~, who
had retired about $3.50 pm, and before the
guests had arrived. When everything was
in readiness she was called into the parlors
and very much surprised by the scene that
met her eyes. After receiving the con-
gratuiations of friends, the exercises Of
the evening opened with duet on the
piano by Mr.. and Miss Kuhnel of Wash
tVlnf fTlln -n6 hyr ifnf ton Inv htCS
Lottie Ingram, next a song-"The VOW
by Miss Kuhnel and a recitation bv Miss
Helen Ingram. The COLLINS Will-Get You."
song Sea Dreams" and Miss Josie whar-
ton recited Our Folks" followed by Miss
Lazenby in Taking Summer Boariers."
Nichols, was then served and partaken Of
with relish. Each lady put clipping
of the ribbon she wore in closed envelope
and the gentlemen drew from these for
their partners for the evening. The latter
part of ne evening was spent in playing
games Ssch as Magic C., Music" %Buzz
closed about am. with song, Good Night,
LADIES'
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. James
Nichols. Miss Maggie Nichols. Mr.. l-azen-
by and daughter of Washington. Master
Bob Nichols, and Henry Wharton. The
guests besides those mentioned above were
Archie ThrockmQrton, Paul Kuhnel, Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Nichols and son. Nnar-
ton, Miss Myrtle Cameron Miss Bradshaw.
Miss George Ingram and Miss LASER.
Wants Secretary Carlisle Impenched
The Topeka Advocate, the official state
paper Of Kansas, in an editorial demands
the Impeachment of Secretary Carlisle for
having failed to purchase 1850, 900 ounces Of
silver, under the Sherman law, during the
month of July. 1t says that Secretary Car
Isle grossly violated his oath Of office, and
that President Cleveland is equally guilty
and should be impeached at the same time
provided that on the investigation 1t is
found that he Is respon sible for Mr.. Car
isles conduct. Resolutions embodying the
Advocates editorial will be intro itcej IN
the populist bimetallic mass meetings, to he
held in each county of the state between
now and August q.
Rochester Carriage Works burned.
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