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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
TWENTY BUILDINGS BURNED.
fhree-Fourths of the business Portion of
.. OIL Town Wiped Out.

pITTSBURC. PA, Feb. 9i--A fire de-
stroying $4,000 worth Of property, COM
praing three-fourths Of the business por-
tion of Mcdonald, an oil town twenty
miles west Of Pittsburg. ON the Pan
Handle railroad. occurred at 4.J o'clock
this morning. The tire originated In the
post-oiiice building from an ovcrheated
natural gas stove. a high wind drove
the flames up both sides OF The main
street of the town, and was checked in
its course only by a fortunate change
in the wind. Twenty buildings. two OF
which were residences, were destroyed.
The town is entirely without means OF
fighting a connagraton. and the citizens
were powericss 10 check its progress.
The insurance amounts 10 only Ai9J0.
There were several narrow escapes. but
no loss Of life
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Sickle, Ineligible as Congressman:

WASHINGTON, Feb. Zf-The Seere'aly =
Of War to-day received from "1'''. "eSo''>'
Comptroller Mansur, decision IN the - -
Of General Sickles, which WINE sc'.,,S
s,r,b strong constitutional arguments
a,-,inst o,laliiications OF u retired army OF
See- to enter Congress. finds that Genera
stckles cannot be divested OF his retired
nav amounting to $.625 annually, ana ron-
80 t,-,,es to hold his military office. HOW
e,.a- ,n his conclusion uphoidins the con-
st,tntlon. the comptroller shows 1i,s,al nlinss.,
clearly OF the opinion that General s'cNies e,
a. ineligible to election as member "a
Sorgresg. and was not qualified 70 ,ake
,ha oath OF Office. and this VIII tena 70
nrevent retired officers in the future i'o'n
entering ConarcSs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
IHDUSTRIAL REVIY1L.
The Good city OF Birmingham, Soon to be
Booming Again.

NEW YORK. Feb. Especial from
birmingham, Ala, says:
The industrial revival continues. The
Clifton Iron Company has Just blown in
It's two big furnaces after an idleness Of
two years. The birmingham Rolling
Mil which resumed last week, yesterday
added five hundred more men TO its force
The Tennessee Coal, Iron, and Railroad
Companys Immense ore converter, by
which ordinary iron ore can be converted
into bessemer ore for steel making, Is
nearly complete. It's success which is
now assured, means the early erection OF
Il biz steel min. Several large shipments
Of coal ana iron have just been made TO
foreign ports.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Had Torn From the BODY.

UACKETTSTOWN. y. j., FEB IL
parnev Mooney, foreman In charge on
the large gang OF men filling the ice
houses al Waterloo, had his head torn
from his body this afternoon. the steam
elevator got out OF order and Mooney
vent underneath TO readtust 1t. Ine
men assisting him. after attending 70 the
readiustment Of the bumper stepped OUT
and the engineer. suppos'ny everything
I'M right. started up the bumper IL
c.u.,ht Mooney by the head and actually
nnlied the head from the body. The
hcdv dropped to the ground and the head
uaa not released for several seconds. II
rolled away ia another direction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

DUKE or DEVONSHi nm.
A Number of Desperate Men Have Aousea
the Aospitality of England.

LONDON. Feb. 2L-The Duke OF DC
vonshire spoke this evening at DIS
tribution of prizes among the Eastpoufhe
volunteers. lie said that England was
again I'm face TO face with CONDITIONS
similareto those in which the volunteer
movement originated. number or des,
perate men had come TO England @ anu
had abused the country's hospitality.
Thev utilized English liberty 10 hatch
their nefarious and atrocious plots against
the institutions OF their own countries
who could say that some OF their out
RACES against governments on the con-
tinent might not revive the Irritation
which prevailed in France in 1882
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

Nasal. y. j.. Feb aO.-The steam
yacht Natalie. which arrived here on
February Ith. was suspected by the
authorities of being engaged in violation
Of the neutrality laws. and was searched,
but nothing being discovered 70 justify
seizure. she was not held She sailed
on the ninth. and the same night ran
aground ON Egg Island Reef, and was
assisted of by local wreckers, who re-
ccived a draft Oh the owners for 200
pounds for services The destination
OF the yacht was unknown, aud her
movements were mysterious.
The Natalie is the yacht which was
turned over to Gen. Manlgat for opera
tions against Hippolyte, and sailed from
Savannah ON January 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
4 Lettrrcl Anarchist.

PARIS. Feb. 2i-Jean Graves, Gn Anar-
chis. OF letters. was tried in the Criminal
Court to-day FOR having published book
entitled "societe Morant' which. IL was
charged. contained matter calculated TO
inCi;c To- revolution and overthrow exist
ing institutions. Elisee Reclus. the ram
ous geographer testified warmly in favor
OF the prisoner. Octave Mirbeau declared
that Graves had e superior mind, and
was regarded as q literary authority.
Graves was sentenced 10 pass two years
I'm prison and pay fine of 1000 francs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

WASHINGTON. y. g.. Feb. 2i.-Soc-
retary Carlisle was modified to-day that
500 Chinese have alres ~ registered al
san Francisco. Cal. anl that 3,eD have
registered al Por'an1j Jrs Tse Work
OF registration b. progressing very rapid
ly. and seventeen additional deputies were
allowed these two districts to-day. The
total number that are registered in the
United States under the law H. 1913.
Tho 5000 appropriated by the special
session OF Congress viii be ample 10
complete the registration. There are
about 10000 Chinese In the United states.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
FROF. WILSON TERF IN.
He Has Typhoid Fever and His General
condition IL Grave.

WASHINGTON, Feb 2f-Secretarg
Gresham to-day received from Mr.. Crit
tenden, the United States Consul-General
in the city Of Mexico, the following
telegram concerning Hon. William L.
Wilson.
"Nr. Wilson has developed marked
typhoid fever. His general condition is
grave. though the fever Is yet Of a mild
type. Dr. Mallet Provost, whom l sent
from here 10 Auguascalientcs 01ot
Springs) 10 see him, had him removed TO
Guadalajara, which he considers the To-
cation which viii give him the best
sanitary surroundings possible in Mexico
no bring him 10 this city would be most
dangerous. Ho shall have the best at
tcrtIon.'
a copy Of the dispatch was sent to the
President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
End Of tie Nar In Nicaragua.

WASHINGTON, j. @, Feb. 2i-Senor
Cuzman, Minister of Nicaragua 10 the
United States. has received a cablesfam
TO the following effect. from the Minister
of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua.
Capital OF Honduras CicSueigaipa)
capitulatcd last night. Publish this ca
hlegiam. our victory puts end TO war
I'm Honduras"
$50" said the Minister. smliingy,
"Nicaragua came out Victorious
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

pARIs. Fob. 24-The Cabinet has re-
solved 10 introduce in the Chamber oi
Deputies a bin increasing the prescriped
penalties for infraction OF the law gov
erning the manufacture and transporta-
tiOn OF explosives.
The funeral of Madame Calabresi' VINO
vas fatally injured by the bomb eAp''-
sion in the hotel at No t9 Rue Jacques
ON Tuesdsy took place today. Among
the attendants vas N. L.. Pine. prefcct
Of police ard representative 81 NJ
Rs,naI. Minister Of The Interior. who was
unable to attend. 4 large crowd WAS
present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
MURDER md Suicide.
A Man ID capitates HIS Foe, Then Cuts His
Own ThrOst.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Feb. 2i-Near
Nanofalia an old fcud between William
Norton and James Breckenridge has
ended in the death OF both.
The men met at Il country store and
opcncd fire oH each other Norton fell,
m0rtallv wounded. Breckenridge, to make
sure of his work, drew knife and cut
the head of his antagonist from the body,
aud fled.
lie was pursued by an angry mob, bat
when Breckenridge saw he would be cap
tured, and perhaps lynched, he drcw Il
knife aud cut his own throat from car to
ear. dying in sight Of his would-be aycn-
gers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
CASHIER FERLEs FLED.
His Money squandsrsd on A" Womsn whom
He supported.

VIENNA. Feb. 2i-An inspection OF
tho Golfers Of the Department of the
Public Debt was undertaken this week
without tbe usual aiyance notice 20 the
oficials Cashier Ferries fed as soon as
tba insnootion began. and has not been
fnrnI ne had cmhezz.ed 10000 horins;
one Of the money bsgs IN his care had
,,,ftb coti,ere Ferries is believed 10 have
sn,,andered an die money he stole on
his mistress. whom he supported IN eA-
Densive stvIc. His own family lNed
modestly. although cXpens sive enough 20
make the impression ih'. ne Wh- II H.
Tfo v.as commander OF the United 500
cietv OF Veterans in Vienna and belonged
to several other prominent societies
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
roIIrlos ~ GEHMiAi.

,o., ot The Anarchist scsrS ia Ehgi'""
aud France.
,.....,..i,, fs4i ~ .he Associated Press
nERLIN. Feb. -i.-rhe An-f1H's. ''.'' ?
.sien is disturbing England AID France
W. W. only the smallest imIfeis.on a.
erea'ss ss,otry o,,. germany Is easrossed WIN
TINS n Soo' aifacuit political matters, ana
rs own ,,..,,v OF the police and the sever
the aeur m, laws IN the case OF the
,rhsrs ,rhs some ten years ago. had mase s1s sns
Few known Anarchists peeoi.' ',~' n''H' c,,.
and harmless and even ''e ~" Va ,n,,.
OF destroy social dcniVeso's' anu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

WASHINGTON. u. G., Feb. 2i-An or
der was issued by the Navy Department
to-day assigning Commodore farquhar,
chief OF the Navy Bureau of Yards and
Docks. TO the command Of the League
island Navy Ward, near Philadelphia
The term Of Commodore Farauhar as d
bureau chief viii expire March 6th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
VOL. 7-NEW SERIES NO 325.

list and a supporter OF the Bland bill:
do not know what the Democrats Will
do, but the Populists propose giving tne
eastern men dose OF their own medi-
cine. They'll get no more legislation
through this House this session, II theV
don't have quorum. That viii be our
policy from this time henceforward.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

LONDON, Feb. PA dispatch from
Port Louis Maurtius reports that
cyclone swept the island yesterday. doing
almost incalcuable damage TO the prop
orty and killing and injuring many per-
SONS.
4 crowded railway train was blown
from the track and rolled down an em-
bankment into Coromandel river killing
fifty persons and injuring a large number
of others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

All of the MaDufscinrers Of steel Castings
bot One Embraced.


bot one Embraced.
PHILADELPHIA. PA Fob. IA
prominent steel merchant Of Philadelphia
who does not desire to be quoted, but
who speaks authoritatiyely, stated To-
night mat a pool has been formed Which
embraces all Of the manufacturers OF
steel castings in this country ADout
twenty). with but one exception. The eX-
ception is the Midvale Steel Company
of this city. which will not be antagoniz-
cd. il is said as long as il does not
antagonizc the trust. The leader IN the
movement is Howard Evans, OF j. W.
PaNson and Company.
The proposed system OF operation IS
not known but il is supposed that the
work of supplying steel castings Will be
propOrtioncd among the mills IN the
trust and prices maintained at a mu-
tually satisfactory figure Negotiations
looking 10 the formation OF the pool have
been IN progress Tor several months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Te.egraphie Breyiiir,.

Judge Sage. OF the United States Cir
cuff Court. yesterday morning refused
10 reduce the sentence Of Frank Porter
feld. ex-cashier OF the defunct CONNER
cial National Bank froin ten 70 I'VE
years.
The Westinghouse Machine Company.
of plttsburE, announced q reduction of
40 per cent In wages Tor the entile work
ing force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Cold gpatherin New York.


cANAJOHARIE. y. Y, Feb 4.-Last
,ight was the coolest OF the season. The
therrnomcter registered seventeen below
zoro and twenty-five below az Sharon
'rhe thermometer registered at the FOL
lowing figures at the following places
courtland. y. Y, twenty-four below Zero
Saratoga. y. y, twenty-five below zero
North Creek thirty-two below zero uu-
"a \ Y. fourteen below; Holland rat
ent. twenty below.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2f-The weather Is
the coldest OF the winter, being hve Delo"
rylfn 2 ninping north wind blowing
NEW YORK. FEB. 3.0In,5s ,er,- .ne
coolest day Of the winter with lrih-
nerature of > degrees above zero ana
mining north wind blowing. Ihe slieels
r-are practically deserted. and car drivers
and policemen had all they cguiu 90 20
keen warm. Broadway and faih rod's
ur,re entirely bpreft ~ the crowds 81
',,Sa,.,lit oilers who lire these thorough
fares on Saturday mornings
A Blirznrd IN Mississippi.
GRENADA. MISS. Feb. PA blizzard
~ bao, raging for twenty-four hours.
r,,,orvtbing is covered with ice and sleet.
No signs OF abatement.
Snow In Augusta.
AUGUSTA. Feb. 2i-After raining ana
eieet,nr ali day snow began 10 fan to-
nirht ~ O'Clock and gives, promise
- being an inch or more deep by morn
ing.
snow-siorm in Texas
DALLAS. TEX, Feb. IA great snow
storm has been raging In Dallas ana
throughout the State to-day IL beeah
here at 8 o'clock this morning ana dld
NOT cease until after this evening
over a foot fell, but in the evening
II turned warm and the snow melteu
greatly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 2i.-Henry Nc,
Donald. OF Atlanta. Ca Who deserted
wehb -year-0ld girl, end
who the police have been looking for ever
since. was arrested here this morning.
The girls father has threatened 20 XIII
Mcdonald on sight the prominence
~ the Young mans parents and Of his
v-,fe makes the elopement sensational.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

CHICAGO. Feb. 2i.-Fire was discovered
in the dome of the Agricultural building
on the Worlds Fair grounds this morn
Ing and scon spread TO all parts OF the
roof The dome was entirely destroyed.
and the building ruined. The monetary
loss practically nothing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

,;sned statements alleged to have orsgi-
mated i'm Raleigh, n. G.. that Senator
Vance was dying. were shown this morn
inc 10 senator Vance's son. who promptly
met them by the statement that his
carolina. and was in good health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

ALLENTOWN. Feb. 2t-Tho Thomas
Iron Company viii reduce me ""S.s oi
~ StarL X, Il H. now IN blast. max
ing four WORKING M uokendaulua.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

KEW YORK. Feb. 2i-A speciai from rom
Uamnt0n. -. says me Denloei@.s me- "~e
decided on Paul j. sors, tne -.sa ioD~s.s
King OF Ohio. AS candidate ror Sons ~
10 succeed the late Represen's,lve ii'sSa, "a
Rourke Cochran. Chairman "hson, .sr~
Senator Brics VIII speak Tor nifa' r@s.srsr @
Peed. NcIiinlsy, ShsrnAn. ~N'
re the Republican speakers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
More Insureent Victories.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1-rho Hcralds
Montcvcdio special Saws tfat its corres-
pondent i'm santos sends word that II -
expected that the city Will boz ia the pos
session Of the insurgents before tho ehb
OF tho week There WAS great eNcite-
mont. and the streets were hileh WIN
soldiers and citizens in terror. inc NJ
surgont forces have won another victory
mo loval troops were defeated near Fox
sroo on the road from Stanose 20 sac
pa,lo During the fight the national po-
lice deserted Piexoto and joined rebels
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
nn.ernents of 0nr Nnr shins.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Feb. PA cable
dispatch received at the Navy Depart
incnt reports that the Monocacy sailed
from Chinkiang for Shanghai ycster-
day
The Yorktown sailed this morning from
Acaculpo fOr Mare Island. Cal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

SOUTHAMPTON, Feb 24.-On January
3Oth the Norkmans Democratic club
held meeting. at which resolution
was adopted by n majority OF five not
TO drink the health OF the Queen THIS
action caused the president OF the club
10 resign A special meeting was held
February 18th. and by small majority
the decision was resclndcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
p.en,lrrrasf Nnsf Hang.

CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. H.-Judse breh-
tano this morning denied the motion LOT
a new trial in the case OF Eugene Prem
dergast The murderer OF Mayor har-
rison and sentenced the prisoner 10 ps
hanged March I'd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Rrlhlenrm Irnn Works Resume.

BETHLEHEM. pa. Feb. 2i.IFires
were lighted last night In the Betnlenslli ,i
Iron Companys steel mill, Whlch M, na1
been idle for some time, anu WIZ, M AZ
partments on Monday. giving employment
10 one hundred hands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
WEATHER roREcAsr.

vAsHISGTON. ID. c., Feb 2t-For
y,rg,nla: Increasing cioudiness and snow
using temperature. northeast "in's'
For North Carolina Rain or snow.
rs,rg temperature, high northeast "'ndA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

BERLIN. Fcb. 2l..-Emperor "iIiiaia
..,.,,ea chancellor .Non capriu at
rS o.c,ock this morning. and congratulsted
him upon his birthday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
B,ron Nicotera III.

poyE. Feb. s4-BaEon Gioyani NJ,
10 ~ ~ex-,llnister OF the Interior. ana
one OF Italy's forcmos, men, Was S'i'eN'"
nith anonlexy this eveLlrg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
m. fnrn En- Approved.

PARIS. Feb. 2i.-The Customs Commit
tee OF the Senate approves the corn biii'
and Will report IL 10 the Senate on Non
day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Indian ,grnc, BuiIding DESTROYED.

WASHINGTON. d. C., Feb. 2A-lndian
bureau to-day received a dispatch from
Agent Powell. at Leah Bay Indian ageh-
cv. Washington. announcing the total de-
struction Of the main agency building
and contents By fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
MORNING qHE 1RBAsURT.
several of Michigan'- state omcials IN
dict.d Tor ImhezLIein. nj.

several of Michigan's state omciaIs IN
dict.d Tor Embezziemsni.
DETROIT, MICH, Feb. 2i-Ihe jour
nal this evening says that an Investigation
which has been pursuing at Lansing Tor
some days shows that several state Of
Gcers have been guilty OF extensive pecu-
lauons from the State treasury. lhe jour
nal alleges that Secretary OF state
Joclim. State Treasurer Hambitzer, and
Land Commissioner Berry have made
charges for mileage. hotel bills ana othef
expenses which the law does not give
them the right 10 collect from the State'
By n table copied from the books III the
Auditors office the Journal SHOWS thdl
e,erv time one Of these officials served on
any one of the boards of which he Is an
ex-oficio member he charged for mileage
from his residence TO Lansing, hotel bills
ana extra service. and although the meet
inos Of The different boards were held on
the same day IN tire same building. mile
age and hotel expenses were charged up
in each instance. After marked progress
had been made I'm its Investigations the
Journal was denied further access 10 the
books. and the full extent Of the pecula-
tons could not be ascertained
True BIS Against Them.
MASON. MICH. Feb 4.-Whcn court
convened at 1890 this afternoon, The grand
Jury returned the following true bills;
Against \. A. Ellis for felony. against
Jochim. Hambitzer. and Berry. for felony
AGAINST Frank Potter and George War
rem. for felony; against Jochim, Hambitz-
er. Ellis. and Berry. the canvassing
board for misdcmeanor' against Ellis ana
William May for misdemeanor' ana
against Jochim. Berry, Hambizer War
ren. Fotter bussey. May, Clark, Ems
and Peterson. for misdemeanor. Judge
Persons congratulated the jury on rs
work and excused them. Later IN the
afternoon Ellis. Hambitzcr Jochim, Ber-
~ Bussev. Potter, Warren and Peter
son. were arraignej separately and col
lectivelv on the different charges, ana
waived examination. May IS sick, and
was unable to appear
Bail is fixed in the felony cases of the
state officials at 5000, and I'm the similar
cases of Potter and Warren. az fZ'vV.
In the mlsdcmcanor and conspiracy cases
IL was fixed al $1,000 each. all Of which
Was furnished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
r.xar or rnrRMoMrrer.

rhs Following was the rsrys 81 me
.hsrmometer AZ the Times once ,sstsr.
O. sp. 81, ~: y a.. -. Average
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
---------------~t
Nall.Ennxxn Publ her Dad.

NFN YORK. Feb. 2+.-Nofnah y, aiuu.
r. the well-known puphsh'i' '''' ~
cis this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
rhe renort rartlally Confl mcd.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. cL-The re-
port from Buenos Ayrcs via London that
the vessels fitted ont In New York Tor
service i'm Brazil with The exception OF
the Nictheroy has gone over To lnsur-
gents Is partially confirmed in letter
received here from one of the american
officers i'm the service Of the Brazilian
government. This officer says while these
vessels are not actually I'm tue posses
sion OF the insurgents their officers nave
such high personal regard for the insur-
gent naval officers that they are uhwilhng
to take any steps against the force "s
Da Cana. although they would not turn
over the ships 20 him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

prssla'- metal Industries date BACK 20
,,n,a previous to that OF Peter thr
Great
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

GRENADA. MISS, Feb. 2t--A blizzard
has baen raging for twenty-four hours
Everything is covered with Ice ana sice''
No signs OF abatement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

There is still no news as this di patch
IS sent of the whereabouts of the Nicthc-
roy. or the Aquidaban and Repnhlica,
which are supposed 90 ho searching for
her I'm order 10 destroy or cap'ure the
dynamite cruiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Snow In Augusta.

AUGUSTA. Feb. 2i-After raining ana
sleeting all day snow began 10 IAN 20,
,,,s,hi ~ . O'clock. and gives. promise
- beinc an inch or more deep by morn
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

The shots which caused the vessels
destruction penetrated her boiler. which
burst. killing a number OF the In
surgents. The ship then caught fire aud
many OF the injured are said 20 have
been burned 10 death, AS the transport
was burning herceiy when she sank
number We're drowned while attempting
to swim ashore and others we're captured
by the Government forces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
REBEL TRANSPORT SUNK
By TIE UNs OF TIE GoyERNxESr
BATTERY ar FoST< NdDxME.
Results in Considerable Loss OF Life to the
lssurgsnts-Telegrsph Comment
cation with Bshsi Cut ON.

BUENos AYREs. Feb. a. -- Advices
from Rio De Janeiro says the govern
ment battery al Ponto Madame. has sunk
the insursent transport Murcurle. The
boiler OF the Transport burst and several
OF the men were Killed.
RIO DE JANEfRO Feb. 2i-1'iie de-
struction OF the insJrgent trdnspof, Mcr-
euro, which was sunk 10y the fire ~ the
guns Of the Government battery at Ponsa
Madame. is said TO have resulted In con-
siderable loss Of lie 20 the rcbtis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

The telegraph communication with ba-
hal has been cut OF and caused sensa-
tional comment ia and about the city
According to the most generally believed
report that Peixoto's fleet has finally
left Bahai for BIO de- Janciro. and this
was the reason OF the Government cutting
of the telegraph communication with tAe
port mentioned According to another re-
port, there has been battle there, and
the insurgents are supposed 10 nave
gained some kind OF an advantage.