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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Additional Tax on Tobaccos.

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Dee. 2l.-The
Bureau OF American Republics has re-
ceived official information 20 the effect
that the President OF Peru has announced
that i'm order TO meet the financial neces-
sites of the country an ADDITIONAL tax
shall he levied on all tobacco. cigars. and
cigarettes sold in the republic. The duty
gramme C220 pounds; cigars, $50 per
kilogramme cigarettes made OF tobacco
from the United States so per l.po pack
ages; foreign tobacco FOR chewing, SNUFF
per kilogrnmme. $50. This law goes
Into effect January ], 1866.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
IOS SUE FOR PE<CH.
China Sends an Envoy to Japan with Plsn.
ipotentiary Powers.

LONDON. Dec. 2l.-A dispatch from
Tien-Tsin, under date of December 20th,
saws:
tiary powers 10 Chang -Yin-Huan, Vice
President OF Tsung-Li-Yamen, to make
peace with Japan He Will take his de-
parture at once FOR Japan,
LONDON, pee. A dispatch from
Shanghai 10 the Central News says
Chang Haiung the new Viceroy of Nan
king, arrived at Shanghai on the morning
OF December lst. He AT once Inspected
the WOosmg forts and afterwards maze
an inspection OF the arsenal. He returned
TO Nanking In the afternoon.
OUR MINISTER DROUGHT 1T ABOUT.
WASHINGTON. -. c., Dec. a.-The
State Department officials preserve the
customary reticence as TO their official
knowledge OF Chang -Yin-Huans depar-
tuFe from Pekin 10 sue for peace, but II
is well understood throughout the de-
partment that Minister Denby has in
formed Secretary Gresham that the ap-
preston exists that Minister Dun has
questioned the japanese Government
as TO It's readiness 10 receive Chang Yin
Huan as a peace ambassador, and re-
now transpires that the correspondence
between DENLY and Dun caused the re-
call of Commissioner Detring. the Japan
ese demurring TO receiving an official OF
secondary rank. and that the two Amer
lean ministers have skillfully arranged
for dispatch and reception Of the Vice
President of the Tsung- Li-famen.
THE YALU BATTLE's OBJECT LESSON.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. 1.-THE
Navy Department has Just received "A re-
port from Admiral Carpenter, dated Oc-
in the Chinese war. The Admirars re-
port clearly shows the great value OF
battlesbips.
Naval officials who have studied the re-
would have easily defeated the Japanese
fleet had their crews been well-t.gilled
and had their commanders demonstrated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
New Hurricane Signal

WASHINGTON, u. G., Dec. 2l-rhe
new hurricane signal. which Will be dis
played at all the weather stations on and
after January 1st. will consist of two
red hass with black centres, shown one
above the other and will be used 10 an
nounce the expected approach of tropical
hurricanes, and also of those severe and
dangerous storm which occasionally
move across the lakes and the northern
Atlantic coast.
The flags will be the same as the one
now used for the distinctive storm signal,
the pennants being omitted. No distinc-
tive night hurricane signal will be dis
played, but when the. signal is orde.ed
during the day and is not lowered or
changed before dark the night storm sig
nal will he displaVed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Shoe Lasters Want More Salary

HAVERHILL. MASS, Dec. T.-The
striking shoe lasters of this city held
a monster demonstration last night i'm the
City Hall. with 200 persons In attendance.
Previous to the rally there was a street
parade of the alliances of the city. with
900 men i'm line. All of the speakers
urged the men to organize and make a
determined effort TO secure the prices
paid i'm this city a year ago. Ii was de-
clared that lower wages were paid in
this city than in any other city in the
world. and that shoes were made here
and sent to England TO compete with the
pauper labor Of that country The last
ers were paid from So 10 81 a week-nOt
living wages. The manufacturers were
it was claimed, cutting down prices, and
were at the same time cutting the
throats of other manufacturers. who
were disposed 10 pay fair wages. There
was great enthusiasm, and a general
strike is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Tn. British Goyernmso. to the Rescue.

81. JOHNS, ". r., Dec. 2l.-It Is re-
ported that the British Government has
offered assistance TO the impoverished
business in Newfoundland is complete.
every labor-employing concern on the
island being closed. The work OF realiza-
tloh on tne assss ,, y, 'nsSsn' s I'm az
the Commercial Bank Is now being ear
rled on under the charge of the trustees,
who are verifying the statements in re-
gard TO specie contained I'm the vaults.
the nature or the proposed legislation
relating TO the present business crisis
The Introduction of a measure bearing on
this subject Is expected on Monday. The
Halifax banks are preparing TO resume
hEsinesS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
VOL! s-NEN SLRlkS NO 242.

ba-. becn ideal for the past three days
I'M the marshes. enough wind iQr tlc
purpose. ana still not 30 colo a. 10 oe ul,-
comfortable. The result OF Io-qay
sb"oting has not been learned. The Pres
tssnt Continues i'm good health and spirits,
AMI nc Is having a glorious time and plen-
~ of outdoor exercise.
The owners of the residences and stores
oo front street have been hard at work
nil day. decorating the fronts Of their
buildings gracefully ana attractvely with
innumerable flags. The street tonight
presents such an elaborate holiday APP
pearancc as was never before seen in
Georgetown. The people are determined
10 sustain the reputation they have OF
never doing anything by halves. Every
one Is deenly interested. and is anxious
70 90 1ll they can 10 impress the Presi-
dent with the sincerity OF their hospitality
and their deep admiration for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
CONGRESS MUST IOT.
II Not the Nicaragua Canal viii he Built
Without It.

LONDON, Dec. 2l.-John II. Bartlett,
chairman OF the stockholders Teorganiza-
ton committee of the Nicaragua Canal,
r. an interview to-day said that the
whole Cf he Nicaragua's shares at his
disposal had been taken I'm England. lie
could have sold many times the amount
Of shares he possessed had they been
available. He viii sail for New York
Ecxt week 10 organize q new cOnstruc-
tier company and complete arrangements
10 place the securities of the company
in the United states and Europe.
Active work upon the canal will begin
soon There will necessarily be a short
Gclay In awaiting the report from the
London committee, among whose mem-
bcrs are some Of the ahlest OF the lead
ing English politicians. scientists. engi-
GERS, and shipowners. The result of
his visit here Mr. Bartlett saws, mas
been so satisfactory that there is nothing
left to be done. ana the building OF the
canal with or without the assistance OF
the United States Congress has become
"A certainty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Well Known Albanian Murdered

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, Dec. H.-About
snndown this evening. near the fair
grounds. three miles from the city the
dead body of ]. r. Thornton was found
with bullet hole In his breast, lying in
the middle of the road. His horse. at
tached 10 "A light wagon containing mer-
Chandise. was grazing near by. The dead
mans watch was missing and his pock-
cts turned wrong side out Robbery was
evidently the cause OF the crime. No clue
as yet has been found. Thornton was a
Well-knOWn grocery merchant Of West
End. a suburb of this city, and married.
Great excitement prevails.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Another rue Bill Found.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 2l.-The report given
bills against Harrison Dingman. Andrew
Wall, Robert Mitchell, William NJ. Henry
and Robert Haight, the officials of the
Fidelity Building, Loan and Investment
Association, which was sued by some
eighteen investors last month. had been
ignored by the grand jury, was partly In
error. The grand jury did ignore one bin
out Of the sixteen which were drawn.
That ignored was made on information
sworn out by Anthony Mopahan, and did
not include the names OF Henry and
Haight, the local agents. The grand jury
to-day returned a true bin against Ding
man and the other parties named. The
finding IS on one charge only.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
For the Mobile Bay ChannaI.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-The river and
Earbor act Of 1894 authorized survey to
ascertain the best point for and the cost
of a channel between Mobile bay and
Mississippi sound for the proper accom-
modation OF commerce. Secretary La
the House to-day. The best point for the
proposed channel is given as Grants
Pass or Aux HerOns either OF which is
available, the choice depending upon the
price which would have TO be paid for
Grants Pass. which Is private properly
BY Aux Herons the cost is estimated at
5000 ana by Grants Pass at $4,000. not
incluc ne the purchase of the Pass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Welcome Snow-St rm in Nebraska.

ALLIANCE, NEB., Dec. 21.-Snow, for
which Nebraska farmers have been pray
ing for a month, is falling all over West
ern Nebraska. The storm possesses all
the features of blizzard, with the ex-
ception that the weather is very mild
The storm began yesterday in the Black
Communication by telegraph on both the
Burlington and Missouri river and Elk
horn line to the Northwest ends here,
the wires being rendered useless by accu-
this time is absolutely the life of winter
wheat In Nebraska and South Dakota-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
uurIared and nobbed

MONTGOMERY, ALA. Dec. 2I.--A spe-
eial from Roanoke, Ala, gives particulars
that vicinity last night. Or. j. n. Hard,
a travelling dentist. from Birmingham.
had established a temporary Office In
that place, and was known to have =
lot OF money on his person. lie was en-
ticed away from town aboat hall u mile
and in lonely lane was shot three
times through the head, causing death.
He was robbed OF gold watch and
chain ana his money. The coroner's jury
is now In session. but there II no clue ~
vet m fhe murderofa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
.,o..., ro,ul,,, Sheet Gse. Under.

JACKSON. MISS. Dec. 1.-THE Mis-
sisslppi Popuiist, a paper recently started
here TO reform the politics OF the state. Ia
no more Editor Mcdowell has also dis
appeared lie vanished last night, leay-
ing the following note 10 the employees
OF the Populist:
II leave two lamps bucket ana dipper.
coal scuttle. shovel, broom. wash pan.
coal-oIl can and about seven hundred
pounds OF coal. Divide same between
you
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
. s,uea.. Burned Win = Bu,laipr.

JACKSON. MISS. Dec. 2l.-~rhe houss
OF DR. Webb. eS-presldeni % Mississippi
College was burned last night AT Ciiuton.
Miss. Joseph Hughes, student of the
college, boarding with Dr. Webb sas
burned with the building. Loss, S,o@v
above insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Ire Casiire's Maiden Voyage.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. 21.-The
new cruiser Castine started on her
maiden voyage as "A commissioned war
vessel this morning by leaving Tompkins.
Vile for Castine, Me-, where she will re-
main 10 receive punch bowl presented
by the citizens.
The torpedo boat Gushing reached
Washington last night and went into
winter nuarters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
I.IOO 900 IN GOLD WITHDRAWN.
The Reserve Has Fallen to SIS, 900. .00O-In
fcrnaI ReYennn Rnceipls.

WASHINGTON. Dec. H.-The Treasury
has lost i'm gold Withdrawals To-Day
81 10000. leaving the reserve at the close
of business SSS. $4,000. There was large
gain from mintage source, else the with
drawals would have decreased the re-
serve To nearly $4,000 0OO
Commissioner Miller, of the Internal
Revenue Bureau. reports that the total
receipts from internal revenue sources
for the first five months Of the present
fiscal year aggregate %254I13l, an IN
crease over the corresponding months OF
the past fiscal year Of 81 2l2.92l.
OF the increase SO. .2J0 900 arises from the
increase Of the tax on spirits. and the
Withdrawals made 10 anticipate that IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Byrnes had told me IL allowed Proctor
10 open he would break me-"

to open he would break me-"
sHEEHAS's CONNECTION.
Then Commissioner Sheehan said IL
Proctor was not allowed TO play John
DAILY would not be allowed to play"
did Sheehan know that Maynard.
Pr9GtorS n,I, parbiner' basr kna;vS wsS gambler
did Sheehan say DAILY was running?"
Yes. sir; he did. l said IL was not.
and he said man was in there the
night before"
Schmittberger said he was Transferred
90 the Tenderloin precinct in Dec ember
1893.
That Is regarded as the best paying
That is mistaken idea; it's glory
has faded"
What is the best paying precinct"
The Eleventh. | think.
Schmittberger received up 20 keep
his hands off two keepers OF discrderly
houses whom he named. one because
the house was frequented by oinciai
personages, and the other because she
had been OF use to the police in setting
up the Gardner case, where one or the
agents of the Society for the Prevention
Of Crime was entrapped and sent to
prison.
MONEY FOR PROMOTIONS.
lie acknowledged that he had received
the $40 from the agent of the French
Steamship Line. but as a present, not
as a bribe. Schmittberger said that he
carried the money 10 Captain Williams
from officer Martens. for rhe latter's
promotion to rOundsman-sSOO. and later on
81 coo for Martens promotion to be SER
geant Witness heard that when money
was paid for promotions 1t passed through
the hands OF Charlie Grant and Captain
Williams.
When SchmlttDerger had no more to
tell. he said:
II have told all ] know about the
police department. and have made a
clean breast of everything. J felt that
for the sake of my wife and children |
was justified in coming forward and tell
Ing what | knew"
The committee adjourned until next
Wednesday. The committee evidently did
not like the idea OF sitting on Christ
mas week. but Mr. Con was inexorable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Bnok safs Blown TO Atoms.

MANSFIELD, ILL, Dec n.-The safe
of the Farmers and Merchants State
Bank. OF this place, was blown 10 atoms
last night. The burglars entered through
the back door. They carried on several
hundred dollars. Valuable papers are also
missing, and II Is said possibly they are
destroyed In the wreck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Tho Race Virtually Assur,d.

LONDON. Dec. 2l.-Lord Dunraven's
secretary. I'm an interview this morning
said Lord Dunraven's conditions havinS
been virtually complied with by the New
York Yacht Club. Il now rests solev
with the Royal Yacht Squadron whether
or not there shall be race. The 81
James Gazette says the race u r-"sy ylre
tually assured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Cnhia RrexikiaS

The officers of the United States cruiser
Detroit. which is lying at Naples. will
arrive IN Rome to-day. The date of their
reception at the Vatican has not yet been
fixed. The Pope will receive The College
OF Cardinals on Sunday. to express 70
them the usual Christmas good wishes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
Ashiager still Leading.

PHILADELpHIA, Dec. n.-ln the six
a good Margin with Forster second and
Cannon last. The score at II o'clock
tonight was: Ashinger. i.ies; Forster,
4 l2l. Cannon teD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
WEATHER. roKEcASr

WASHINGTON, u. c., Dee. si.--Fcr
Virginia and North Carolina. falr.
South winds. becoming West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
RANCE OF rHEH AOME III

Following was the range " the tber-
mometer at The Times once yesterday:
% A. ~. ;w: ~ ~. 81: . r. d.. ~; u
y. NJ. a.; . p. H.. -; midaighs. -
Average. 4u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
scHNrrrnERGEs's REVELATIONS.

Schmittberger said he began his career
on the police force as "A patrolman under
Captain Williams. He paid nothing TOT
his appointment, but said he knew tAal
political pun was more effective in get
ting men on the force thaH merit, anu
that the men who we're appointed throush
political influence were the worst men on
the force He could not tell where the
money went to for appointments. hui ne
could tell as TO promotions. IL went 10
go-betweens. one of whom he named as
Charlie Grant. eX-COmmissloner NC
Clave's private secretary, while In Cap
tain Williams precinct the disorderly
house branch OF the business was looked
after by Detective Price. who Is now
Captain. Schmittberger was asked:
"Ian you state why, under Special ON
Ger Price, so many disorderly houses were
allowed TO rum
Because they paid for protection
Mr.. Con then named Tom GOulds. the
Star and GartN, the Fashion and other
once famous Tenderloin places.
These places said the Captain, were
the resort of the criminals OF the wh4Ie
city, who came there to meet women.
who was the man TO whom tue pro-
lection money went directly"
Captain Williams"
Would II be possible for these places
to run openly without the liberation OF
the Captain?'
No sir IL would not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22
IN coLLusIoS WITH CRIMINALS.

The witness said that If the wardman
gave the officer on the post Instructors
not TO interfere with these houses Inc
officers would not interfere with them.
And II the officer did interfere?
He would be changed Immediately
"Did you ever hear that the officer on
post was instructed TO cooperate Win
the keepers of these disorderly places
II do not know OF any special instruc-
tions issued to officers. the officers are
selected specially for the posts, ana Know
what Is expected of them. D.
"1'hose places were 10 be protected IN
other WOrds?'
Yes sir: that's so.
Schm!ttberger said with smile, that
he mad been made rOundsI1aa py Culi
missioner Wheeler because he had iouhd
Wheelers lost dog. ,...,, ,,,,
what commissioner appointed you Cap
ta',;?''
commissioner Noorh's
Did you pay anything
Not "A cent | made the hlShest per
eentare i'm the examination, ana had
not five minutes talk with the comnls-
sioners. / did not know ! was dP-
pointed until the very same morhlns.
And you were appointed soIeS Oh
your meritsF -. ,.,,i.,,.o
yes. sir: and l may say mere belIs {
Commissioner Noorhis Is thQroughly
honorable man. and do not believe '"c
stories about him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-22

dealers. Superintendent BSfnes Instruct
ed the captains to make no excise ar
rests for exposure.
"He told US to make arrests for selling
drinks and not make fake arrests. / made
twenty-five arrests the hrst sunday Inc
president OF the local Liquor Dealers As
sociation told the officers who made the
arrests he would have them transferred
Were they transferredE
TOO MANY BONA FIDE ARRESTS.
yes. sir They were transferred By
President Martin, and ] was transierred.
too. The liquor dealers cohpldlheu Indt
1 made too many bOna-hde arrests, aho
was transferred 10 the Flfth precinct'
where there were very few saloons
Schmittberger remained but short
time In the Fifth precinct, when he was
transferred to the Ninth. and shortly
afterwards to the TWenty-second pre-
cinct (FOrty-seyenth streeD. There the
coHeciON business flourished. Policy shops
paid ten dollars month. and disordery
houses from ten 20 hf>y dollars.
Had you any special order regarding
the protection OF certain disorderly
hCusesY
called upon Commissioner Martin at head
quarters He mentioned houses on Forty
sixth street. and said ] might let them
alone until the schools were built When
the schools were built he said | must put
them out. on arother occasion Martin
sent for me 10 come % headq1lrters. L
had sent officer Casey 10 the house OF a
woman named Sdlle west. al ~ west
Flfty-hrst street The citizens had com
planned about the house. When Casey
went to the door the woman told him
she was 4 friend of Commissioner Mar
tins and Ii was better to see him be-
fore he would do anything. The officer
told me, and the next day I received
message from headquarters from Martin.
HAD TO APOLOGIZE.
II went to see him, and he asked me
did send q mSn around to Sadie Vests.
/ said did. as | had received complaint
abe at the house. Martin said ( should
warn the officer and apologize 10 the
woman the next dey. / protested, but ne
said | should do as | was told. | sent
around Casey, and he had 10 apologize
70 the woman the following day for raid
ing the house"
buzz OF establishment passed through
the courtroom at this testimony. The
Captain said that the houses in west
Forty-sixth street were In the Twenty
first Assembly district. of which Commits
sioner Martin was leader.
Witness then said that a man named
Proctor wanted TO open gambling house.
Proctor came 70 him with letter from
Commissioner Sheehan, asking him to
give Proctor what he wanted man
called Maynard. paymaster OF the
aqueduct commission, was to be Proctors 5
partner.
Proctor was introduced to me ak a
respectable man by Commissioner Shee-
ham," said he. II visited Commissioner
Sheehan and told him the Superintendent
did not want to allow Proctor to open
the gambling house. Sunerintendant
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-11-04
ALL \ }R :.

Mr.. Kennedy reached the city yes
terday.
Wanted A woman to- ok in fam.
lily. Apply at this otiice.
Lost or misla.d. A brown over
coat. Please leave at this cfiice.
Mr., Tnrreyson is fast improving
and thinks lac will be up III time to
vote IA pant If the Silver ticket.
The National Republican gold bug
sack is the source Of the money sup
ply III this State to work against sill
yer.
Philip Krall, teacher of piano, is
ready to receive pupils. For iat"rnla-
rloa apply t. F. J. St.Inmo,z or Mrs.
McQusrlers
1t was IL ward Wricl who write
the free SILVER lttrer from Sau Fran
cisco in yes erday's APPEAL. He
was Republican here.
The way the tirecrackers won't off
last evening caused snme people 10
;hink there was a Chinese New
Year being celebrated instead Of a
Reuub lean speaking.
- ,,-;-,,., 81, -, NJ L (,....L :,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-11-04
THE EMPIRE RALLY.
The Banner Precinct Greets
the Silver Candidates.

Last evening train # sIlN er men
visited Empi,e and were received
with Hnvils and bonfires by the citi-
zens. Empire fairly sustained its
reputation as the banner precinct Of
the county last night The hall was
rowded W.T. enthusias ie silver men.
The meeting was called to order
with Sam LongabaUgh in the chan
aud the speaking was done by J"hr.
T. Jones the Editor of the APPEAL
aud the county Candidates.
Mr., Davis spoke on the financial
saving that the party had secured to
the county aud as he quoted from the
books Of the county, Mr.. Ellis,
Cuu"ty Recorder, corroborated Inn
III every particular. The APPEAL L.
wiling to leave he verdict to the
y tsrs Of E'ngire as t whether the
It 'tement ma e ~ .lohn ID. Kelsey
regarding tars iunncIal SIT meat IL
trne ur fa.se.
Mr., Folsom. DR.. Herrjrk end Mr.,
L-,ts also addressed the meeting and
were received with applause aua
cheers.
Waen the Guhernat.ritI candidat
rose to speak ne received au ovation.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-11-04
Notice.

The ladies # 1T, Peters Guild will
1--WE an entertainment on Thursday
Nav. s. in tae Gmld Room. In the
.fteruaon from 20 , O'clock there
vi be sale of fancy and useful ar
ticles. Tea will be served gratis. in
the evening, 'egInuing ut rs
o'clock, there will he an attractive
musical and literary programme, for
which an admission of twentyt;v Z
cents will be charge |. Refresh
ments will a.so be sold.