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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
IHE wa or SPIN.
Poor Condition of Her Vessels. Many Acct
dents and Nfry Iittl" Progress.

dents and Nfry Littl" Progress.
The Cadlz correspondent Of the New
York Herald says. The recent uneN-
pectcd and spontaneous launching OF the
Princcsa de Asturas in the harbor or
Cadiz. was considered 10y many compe-
tent authorities 10 have abruptly saved
the Spanish Minister OF Marine from re-
signing his portfolio and the SpenisR
Ministry On general from crisis
No fewer than three attempts. extend
ing over five weeks were made 20 float
this cruiser. and each was unsuccessful.
despite the prevalence Of perfect weather
and the personal superintendent OF two
generals of engineers. At last, and ON a
chance high tide The vessel took tn
water Of her own accord.
This brings 10 mind the remarkabl-
series of mishaps which have bcfalle-
the navy Of Spain during the last cigh-
teen months. since. that is tO say. the
laundering of the Reina Rcgente. whose
loss was attributed in many quarters TO
some defect OF management and not with
absolute unrcasOn. seeing that. in direct
opposition 10 the design Of her builders.
her heavy guns had been shifted from
their proper deck and station.
Subsequent to this grave disaster has
followed quite "a shoal Of minor casual
ties nor can a Spanish war ship, iron
clad or cruiser. gunboat. destroyer or
torpedo boat be sent upon the shortest
trip or oven launched. but something
forthwith happens 10 disable her
Such war ships as are not actually on
the sick list are in nearly as nfrm g
state. For Spain TO issue printed lists IS
10 afford no index of her fighting
strength. or rather weakness. Fricates
such as tho Corona Navarro and AraCon
are Obsolete. and may be dsreCarded al
together. A canonero. which we have no
alternative hut to translate by the mis-
leading word "gunboat" has often no.
the tonnage Of revenue cutter. and car
rles but one quick firing gun and crew
Of eight or ten hands an told
The Pclavo. SPANS heaviest battle
ship has. through the foulness OF her
engines dropped from sixteen TO ten
knots. and the cunboat Filininas. fairly
representative Of her class. from twenty
TO between five and six knots per hour.
ma Ximum speed
The liners OF tho Compania Trasatlan-
tica. armed at great expense 70 lend ac-
tive service IN Cuban waters. are now
discovered. owing 10 their draught. 10 he
useless for this purpose while their sub
sdy from the government Will amount IL
the long run 70 over forty per cent. O..
their total worth.
IN NeI present CRITICAL Phase OF ''l'liif-
renollions and wars or rumors Of war;
when tho need 10 the Peninsula OF re-
organized and STRENGTHENED navy is he
coming more and more imperative from
dav 10 dav. IL is significant that not
finger has been raised 10 advance those
Spanish battle ships which seem Within
a measurable distance of completion
the Carlos v. nj Cadlz and the Cardcnai
Cisneros, at Ferrol. whose kocls were laid.
the one three and the other six years
ago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
INDIA TLMINE TERRORs.

widespread Calamity IN the Great PENN
sula Due to Failure If Autumn Crops.
News Of the severity of the famine in
India is crowding into the rooms Of the
American Board OF Foreign Missions. In
Boston The latest advices indicate that
it will be the worst inhiction that unhap-
py country ever suffered. Beside the
dreadful loss Of life which has already
begun the stories from Armenia will
seem as nothing The whole civilized
world will stand ashast AT the horrors
which the next nine months are certain
10 bring in India.
This fact should be remembered how
ever" said the Rev. James l.. Barton.
secretary OF the Board. to me to-day.
this famine comes not because there is
not grain enough in the world TO feed
these starving millions, but because this
failure OF the local crops has trebled the
price and they have not the money TO
buy IL.
In this there Is marked contrast be-
tween this famine and the one i'm lNT.
The famine then was local. il afflicted
only certain sections OF India. and grai~
could not be obtained at any price. The
ricn and the poor suffered alike. for they
were alike cut off from supplies Now
the famine o. general Better means q
communication has made grain available
IL people have the money 10 pay for 10.
The rich will not starye, millions OF the
poor must.
a large portion Of the population live
very close 10 the starvation line Some
are being crowded over IL even in pros
porous times but when famine comes
they go over in troops.
WHY. one rupee a month is an whole
az If
or treble they simply 30 10 the wall Our
native preachers and teachers average
only SEQ per month but they are well
off compared with the common people.
- CoO.O0O people i'm India and III, 900 0l0
live by agriculture.
The later rains having failed. tho crops
which should be harvested this winter
viii produce nothing. so that nothing can
be done until after the spring rains. Ar
menla Is a rich country compared with
India The Board Is cooperating with
the English government In the relief Of
the famine in India. The government
has appropriated Sl2- 0oo 600 90 boz spent
on public works as a means Of relief TO
the starving people. We have not made
amy appeal ass yet. but will forward any
funds received"
WHAT MISSIONARIES SAY.
Details Of the widespread famine which
IS believed TO he killing the natives Of
northern ana northwestern India by the
hundreds are as yet rather mcagrc i'm this
CITY, one Of the principal sources OF in
formation is the reports and communca-
tions Of the missionaries in tho afflicted
districts 10 the boards OF foreign mis-
sione i'm this city. The missionaries are
we'll scattered over the respective fields
Of their work. and their reports are as
vet only general I'm the appalling effects
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

The Federation Adopts Resolutions Of
sympathy Tor the Insurgents.

The Federation Adopts RESOLUTIONS Of
sympathy FOR the Insurgents.
CINCINNATI. o.. December 1.-THE
American Federation Of Labor yesterday
afternoon adopted resolutions expressing
sympathy with cuba. aud calling upon
Congress 10 grant the insurgents beilise-
rent rights. An exciting debate ensued
upon the presentation or the resolutions
W hich are ass follows:
Resolved That the American Fedora
ton OF Labor in national convention as-
scmhlod. hereby tenders it's hearty SYM
pdthy 10 all men struggling against OPP
preston, ana especially the men of cuba,
VINO Tor years have sacrificed and SUE
iered 10 secure the right OF scli-sONetr-
mcnt.
Resolved That the example of the poo
pie or France lu giving recognition ana
did 10 our fathers in their struggle 10
secure tie independence OF the colony
Is worthy of imitation, and We hereby
call upon the Presiucut and Congress TO
recognize the bcllscrcnt rights Of the
Cuban rcvolutiOnists.
Mcssrs. Gompors. Mcneil. Wcisman
Warner, Sullivan, ODOnucll, and others
made vigorous 3pcCcncs favOrlns the
resolutions. and some wanted them
amended so as 10 censurc the President
of the United States for alleged indincr-
eucc to the patriots OF cuba. Andrew
Furnseth. the SWedc delegate from san
Francisco. made the most vigorous speech
against the resolution. lie held that a
war with Spain would not bc limited to
naval operations that IL would mean an
invasion of Spain. and the working
classes would not only be- the sufferers in
the war. but that the standing army of
the United States would be strengthened
FOR the future. and that would be the
most undesirable thing OF all FOR labor
After the main question was ordered
the resolution Was adopted on a unit vote
OF On 20 9.
SOME OTHER RESOLUTIONS.
Among the other resolutions adopted
were The resolutions recognizing the
labels OF the JOurneymen TaliOrs Union
and OF the United Garment Workers. for
the appointment Of a special committee
10 urge Oh Congress The restriction OF
immigration. opposing the credit ana
script system, for an eight-hOur law and
sunday Observance. against the abuses
VI tenement houses. Offering help as Well
ass diilliatiou 10 the ilOlscshOcIs Union.
for more effective laws for the inspection
Of boilers on land ANA water. Offering aid
and utilization TO the National Harness
Makers Union.
A resolution TO assist the Carriage and
Wagon WORKERS international Union by
having the organizers OF the American
Federation Of Labor do the field work
and organizing for that union was dis
cussed and referred TO the incoming Ex-
ecutiNe Council.
\ resolution condemning the Federai
courts for making and administering law.
as well as interpreting n. In the pcbs
and other cases. WAS discussed al length.
and nnahy made the special order for
$3.50 L. NJ. to-day. IL recommends legis-
lation that would definitely limit the
jurisdiction Of courts in labor troubles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

as far as individual rights are con-
ccrned.
The silver question has been dropped
from this years resolutions.
IL was ordered that the election OF OF
hcers be the special order for 40 4. NJ.
tomorrow.
FOR THE RELEASE OF BuRGMAN.
Delegate Weisman presented long Pc
tition from the trades union OF Western
Pennsylvania FOR the pardon OF Alexander
Burgmdn. serving sentences agsregating
twenty-five years for shooting Manager
III. 6. Flick. Of The Carnegie iron Works.
Mr.. Weisman offered a resolution ask
ing for the pardon Of Burgman on the
ground that he was a MISGUIDED zeaiot.
that nis imprisonment had already been
excessive. and that he was now worthy
Of executive clemency. All The speeches
were In favor OF the resolution, and "
was unanimously adopted, ana copies or
tho same were ordered sent 10 the Board
OF Pardons or Pennsylvania ana 10 every
trade union IN pennsylvania. Tor co-ope-
ration for the release Of Burgman.
4. T.. Clark grand secretary OF the
Railway Conductors Association: ana
fraternal representative or the railway
telegraphers and five other railway or
gauizations. was introduced.
Mr. Clark reviewed the Olney arhitra
ton bill at length and urged that labor
organizations exercise the iuleft iniiu-
ence 10 secure the passage or this blli'
and that there would be no trouble over
any reductions or other changes in the
event OF II becoming a law. Mr.. Clark ;
address was ordered printed ana referred
10 committees
President Samuel Wood and John Nal
linson representatives. of the English La
Dor Congress were introduced and their
addresses occupied much OF the time OF
the afternoon session.
Delegate George W. Mcneil. OF Boston.
respondad fo -h. address Of Neeers Wood
and Wood. Of the English Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
4V,iIrna,i Iangle.

II was shown in the sun few days ago
hv extracts from the leading papers IL
tIe valley of Virginia that the recent
Change bv which the Southern kaliWiy
has assumed the management OF the i"il-
road between Strashurg and HARRISON
burl. "A distance Of fifty miles and mere
tofore operated by the Baltimore ana
Ohio road. is working serious lnconNen-
fence TO the passenger traffic and proving
disastrous TO freight shippers. because Of
the delays as Wei as 10y AN eNtorhonaie
increase boo frceht rates. This puhlica-
ton s now supplemented 10y the action
of the Retail Grocers' Protective Assoc
citation Of stanton. Va. which puts N
"a strong light the grievances under which
they are suffering because OF the new
change OF management and the diner
D-... lDfWe,u tnc two corporations.
which soom TO be operating al cross pur-
poses. They very properly request mat
Nirginia's State Railway Commissioner
exercise his powers. If he has any. to
remedy the evils complained OF. In the
meantime tho business Of Baltimore may
be seriously affected. for Baltimore is the
chief market for the people Of that beau
tful and productive valley. and prompt
action should be- taken. our Merchants
and Manufacturers Association. which
represents all the commercial and hnan-
cial interests here. should promptly apply
itself TO the work Of Strengthening out
this railroad tluglc.-BaltimOre sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
MACE0 MAY BE ALIVE.
pUSAys ~ BAvANA RSISTENTLf
DhNY THxrHE WhS kfLLED.
kumors Of an Engagement With Him On
the 18th Instant Orders TO stop De-
monstratton -Zortucha ~ Prisoner.

HAVANA. Dec. IL. via KEY WEST
The captain of the warship Rcina Cris-
alma, which IL stationed at haricl. mas
formally protested TO Captain-Gencrai
&cylcr against the claim that Antonio
%aceo crossed the trccha by sea and not
by land. Naval officials and those In tho
coast guard service all highly resent THIS
claim as a reflection upon the navy.
DIR. Zcrtucha. the alleged physician oil
Aaceo. who youchcs Tor MS uea'h' -
bgain n prisoner.
MAO 20 DEAD OR LIVING?
KEY WEST FLA. Dec. ls.-PdssensetS
arriving here last night from Havana re-
mort that Antonio Maceo Is awe anu
wel. and is In the Province OF Matan%aS'
These passengers says that ali oil the
Festivities that were going en- III ii"Na''"
20 celebrate his death have beeh oroercu
stopped since it has become, KNOW" '""'
he Is alive. -, ,,rh,
sonort great uneasincss is felt in Havana
on account of the uncertainty oi No.
aos,h II Is reported on good authority
a., General Prats. commander cf Ma
,anzas province has notihcd p'"'' a.
xvo,.Icr nv telegram to cease all demon
.,,a,ious on account OF the dcath OF
Mace and that General Bernal OF sara
nroyincc. had an engagement u's,'"s
w,ck with Msc,0, who had I'VE 'ho"9"""
mon with him. The Spaniards i'pol.
.,c,orv as usual. Passengers state 'h''
me rcnort Of Maceo's death rs wen un-
ser.tood IN Havana. and that 1t was
made III by order Of the nome so'e''',
-, IA influence the Congress OF t"'
49, Ct There was the widest
,,nd Of excitement on the dock last 'i l,','o
~, mo facts became known inc
.hcers for cuba IAbrc shook inc 'Cch'
Il IS also said that there was '','", ,,,,
~rs in the city confirming he above. que
Is impossible to get at them to-n .il'..,,
The cruiser Raleigh returned ye7' go.
afternoon from her chase after me o,', ' mo-,
friends. II is reported that me Wv. ''I ON
,oe ANYTHING Of her. II IS report ~ o''
w "a a1,horitv that o small boat 'anueu
!, ,tJ his port frcm the Three Friends about
1 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
Ciruieda Talks out of School

HAVANA. Dec. T.-Major Ciruieda
congratulates Captain-General Wcy!er
in "a despatch from Punta Bravo. dated
Dec. II. II is officially announced, o..
the success OF his recent 'cOmbina-
lions" adding that the results obtained
were but the natural outcome of his
Oirujedas) strict compliance with pre-
vious Instructions from the Captain
General and the Marquis do Ahumada.
who acted as Captain-Gencral In Gen.
Weyler sNbsence from Havana.
The Captain-General. replying TO Ma
jor Ciruieda. assured him that lie will
be rewarded for his splendid services
TO Spain
Gen. Weylcr presented 500 to-day 10
the scout Of Major Ciruicda's column
who took from Maccos body the articles
which the Spaniards claim established
the identity Of the corpse.-To-day' New
York World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
Relief for Cnlans

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec T.-Mf.
Woodman (Rep. Of Illinois, introduced
in the Horse to-day a bill to amend me
section Of the revised statutes relative u
neutrality which prohibits military ex-
peditlons against people az peace wiz
The United states lie proposes 10 ada
10 this section the following:
provided. that nothing herein con-
tainod shall be considered or construed as
annlvinc to or as applicable to the sup
pivinp Of means for charitable purposes.
Tor hospital stores and medicines or for
the relief Of persons who may be 3D.
wounded. destitute or otherwise help
less or disabled"
The passage of the measure would al
low tho shipment Of food. medicines and
clothing 10 Cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

NEW YORK. Dec. 17-Thcrc was Il
report to-day that the American Sugar
Refining Company had bought the Wilson
Spice Company. of Toledo. Ohio. This
is the largest coffee roasting and grind
ing concern in the country. next to Ar
buckle Bros. Of New York and 10 was
combination TO fight Arhucklc Bros. on
account of their intention to erect sugar
refinery in opposition TO the combination.
When asked If the purchase had been
made III. O. Ilavemeycr. president Of the
sugar combination. replied that he had
nothing 10 say on the subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
Armenian Refugees

HALIFAX. y. S. Dec. 17.-Amcng the
passengers on the steamer Vancouver.
which arrived to-day from Liverpool
were twonty-cne Armenians, who fed
from their country on account Of perse-
cutions by the Turks and took refuge
I'm France They were forwarded TO tan
ada by the Salvation Army. and Will pre-
coed 10 Toronto. whore they will be taken
cnrn of az Armv Farm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
For Recognition of Cuba.

WASHINGTON. December IA
prominent member of the Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations is authority
for the statement that the committee
WAS this morning polled. and that IL
will probably tomorrow morning order
a. favorable report on Senator Cameron $
resolution calling for the recognition Of
the republic of cuba and Offering the
friendly offices OF tho United States TO
bring the war to q close.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
Diamond, Worth $4,000 Missing.

BOSTON. Dec. 1.-THE police are inves-
tgating a supposed larceny Of a wallet
containing $1,000 worth of unset dia-
monds from Mayer Ilerzog. a New York
diamond salesman. who is slipping at the
Adams House. lie is inclined to the be-
lief that his pocket was picked while
passing through the crowds on the streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Dec. 1.-Two
bold highNaymei held up west-bound
Southern railway passenger tram near
BRYANT station. twenty-five miles west
of here. tonight and succeeded IN escap-
ing with a large amount Of money. De-
tails are meagre. Deputies with dogs
hove zone 10 the scene.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
The Creole Comes in First.

NEW ORLEANS. December H.
Steamer Creole. which left New York
Saturday passed the bar at S:22 this
morning FL Norte. with which she was
racing. was not in sight The Creole
reached the wharf about 9 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

Answer to This Question.
ct. LOUIS. NO, Dec. 1.-THE an
nouncement yesterday by United States
Htagpay Anthony that enlistmenu OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

American Beauty Roses Ni0icts Clry
santhemums. Nc. Largest stock. Nei-
diugs and other orders promptly attended
10. w a. HAMMOND.
1T east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

Leave your Christmas ORDERS Tor ltul-
lcr's Candy before the rush with
H. J.. CHRISTIAN &c co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

De Dor Le Due Jelly rcd and white.
made Of tho whole curfaut delicious
with vcnisou or wild duck no
r. T.. CHRISTIAN & 60 s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

BLOOD Is LEE. and upon tho purity
and vitality OF tho blood depends me
health of the whole system. Experience
proves Hood Sarsapar.lla 90 lo the besc
blood purifier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

SO Nashburn Guitars and Nandolins.
Finest in the world. Prices from SIS up.
ward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

Pulled and extra large layer Figs o.
superior quality at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

HOODS FILLS are the best family ca-
thartc and liver medicine. Gentle. loiia-
bic. sure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

For Xmas. We are sole agents. Walter
ID. Moses Il Co. 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

We have three ropOsscssod pianos
which We offer at surprisingly low prices.
Walter -. Moses a CO., l0O5 Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

Jamaica and New England Rum. French
and California Brandy very Old ana rich
in flavor for cgg-nocg. ar
r.. l.. CHRISTIAN ~ cos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18

Small lot OF Genuine irish Bacon just
r.. T.. CHRISTIAN q co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-18
CASTo1IA.
re ii:- II
sic,,,rra u XyH-l-Z evegJ
a CHI</V /ELc[zt[ -gsrrsh
Orgnns so Organs.

Immense stock from t20 upward. Walter
d, Moses * CO.. zoos Main street.
The Dickinson press., 1896-07-11

I am not an old woman and yet
have lived long enough to see the al
most utter dccadencc Of some old
fashioned virtues. Take politeness,
for nstance-simplc, old-fashioncd po-
litcncss, that sprung from the heart
like IL rose from the root. How little
VIC see Of it nowadays. We see great
deal Of what you call company E,an-
ners. learned from IL book of etiquette.
perhaps, but the kindly spirit that
seeks to make things pleasant for the
huriDlest stranger, as we'll as for the
guest who comes in the van Of Il
trunlpeting herald. is growing rarer
each year. What il it does cost lit
tic trouble to answer IL question, or
drop your task to direct Il stranger;
what is the use of being in the world
ut all If not to lend a helping hand
where you can and make folks happy?
The courtesy that is only shown to
people we Enow and to people who
can respond perhaps in kind is
spurious courtesy, as different from
lold-time polilcncss as pink made Of
muslin to Il sweet carnation that
grows in the garden and wooes the
hoes
The Dickinson press., 1896-07-11
DRAWING OFF THE HEATS.
Leander to Row Yale mt the Opc1
ing Of the ReSotta

Lennder to Row Yale mt the Open
ing Of the Regatta.
Henley, July 8.-This little town and
the clubs md residences on both banks
of the river ar, filling up rapidly and
the last of the house boats and steam
launches are taking up the positions
allotted to them by the Thames Of
ficers. The fleet of pleasure craft al
ready assembled shows that as far as
attendance is concerned it will be
enormous. Tie crews entered for the
grand challenge cup are in the main
SO evenly matched that there is little
to choose between them. The first
event will be the heat for the Diamond
sculls between +. BcddingtOn. of the
Thames Rowing club, and Il. X. Beau
mont, of the Burton-on-Trent. The
next event will be the first heat for
tile great challenge cup. The heats
are drawn MS follows: Heat A. Lean
der against Yale; Heat Il. New College
against Trinity Hall; Heat e, London
Rowing club against First Trinity;
Heat D. Thames Rowing club, bye.
Second round-Heat Il. the winner
of i against the winner Of A; Heat T.,
the winner of G against the Thames
Rowing club; tiual heat. the winner of
heat + against the winner of heat Il.
Next to the grand challenge cup.
the greatest interest is taken in the
contest for diamond sculls. in Which
DR.. Mcdowell of Chicago will coHl-
pete. The members of the Yale crew
are all in excellent condition and con-
fident of victory.