N° 32 638
LONDON, TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1889
Price: 3d.
BIRTHS
O n the 1st inst., at Sheerness Dockyard, the wife
of CAPT. A.C. CURTIS, R.N., H.M.S. Duncan,
of a son.
O n the 2nd inst., at 27, Brick Street, Hyde Park,
NW, the wife of LEONARD LIONEL COHEN,
of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
O n Friday, 1st March, at St. Hilda’s, Camberwell,
Miss MARY MORSTAN, daughter of the late
Capt. ARTHUR MORSTAN of the 34th Bombay
Infantry, and JOHN H. WATSON, M.D., of 221B
Baker -Street, London.
DEATHS
O n the 28th Feb., suddenly, at Rosemont, Landor
Road, Stockwell, ELIZABETH DIANA, widow
of GEORGE LEWIS BROOKE, aged 52, (nee
Campion). American papers, please copy.
MISCELLANEOUS
A LTAR CROSSES, Candlesticks, Vases, Flagons,
Chalices, and Patens.
Inspections
invited.
Designs free. —THOMAS WALLACE and Co.,
Holborn Circus.
M EMORIAL BRASSES and BRONZES.—
Illustrated lists, or special designs. Estimates free.
S UPPLICES and CASSOCKS, both clergy and
choir, ready for immediate use. Patterns and prices
on application. — THOMAS WALLACE and Co.
S T. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL TRAINED
NURSES’ INSTITUTION. — The public can
now be supplied with thoroughly competent NURSES
trained in the nursing school of St. Bartholomew’s
Hospital. Apply to the Superintendent, 38, Gildspur
Street, EC.
M ASSAGE in SKILLED HANDS invaluable for
Liver, Infantile Paralysis, Nervous Exhaustion,
&c. The celebrated CHELSEA BATHS are most
efficacious
for Gout, Rheumatism, Corpulence.
Consultation 2 till 4. Masseuses supplied. Lessons
given. Stamped envelope, 48, King’s Road, SW.
Also available: herb teas and other proven products
for relaxation and health.
PERSONAL, &C.
J
.V. — They were quite delightful — A.
A TELEGRAM for BAYNES, from Japan, has
been received by Reuters’ Telegram Company,
Limited, No. 19, Fenchurch, London, EC, but cannot
be delivered through INSUFFICIENT ADDRESS
T EN POUNDS REWARD. — LOST, on the
1st March, at Portman rooms, a DIAMOND
BROOCH, consisting of large diamond, in blue
enamel setting. Whoever will take same to 2, Baron’s-
court Terrace, West Kensington, shall receive the
reward.
H ERMANN MAX CARSSOW, of whom it
is not known whether he is alive or dead,
or his descendants, are hereby called upon by the
undersigned to come in, duly legitimated and attested
to by the German Consulate General, on or before
the 1st July, 1889, in default of which the last will of
Frau Rosalie Carssow, nee Fischer, deceased, shall be
executed. — Nordhausen-a-H, February, 1889. —
AD. HUGO FISCHER, Executor of the Testament.
F OR the HONOUR of OUR ERA. — Mr. W.
Kent Jordan, Fellow of the Royal Geographical
Society and Associate of the Institution of Civil
Engineers, invites discussion of the REPORTS of
the CHALLENGER EXPEDITION and of the New
Principles of Natural Philosophy, the former having
been misrepresented in publication to the detriment of
true knowledge and honour.
I f this should meet the eye of anyone possessing for
sale or otherwise ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS of
literary interest, such as letters, &c. of Samuel Johnson,
Oliver Goldsmith, Burns, Garrick, Byron, George
Eliot, Thackeray, &c., or any old documents relating to
historical subjects or signed by historical celebrities,
it is requested that details of same may be sent to Mr.
Davey, the ARCHIVIST office 37, Great Russell Street,
opposite the British Museum, WC.
M ONEY for INFORMATION; all in strictest
confidence and paid immediately. Scholarly
study of London’s criminal classes. Objective and risk-
free. Mail to Box 367, The Times Office, EC and I will
contact you, carefully and at your convenience.
ENTERTAINMENTS &C.
M LLE. CLOTILDE KLEEBERG had the
honour to announce that she will be giving
two PIANOFORTE RECITALS, at Prince’s-hall, on
Saturday Afternoon, March 23 and 30, at 3 o’clock.
S ARASATE will PLAY first sonata in E minor,
opus 73, for piano and violin (Raft) with Madame
Berthe Marx, at his first concert, St. James-hall,
Saturday afternoon next, at 3.
E LEPHANT & CASTLE — BUNTY & CLYDE
extend their limited engagement at the Elephant
and Castle. Australia’s famous SONG & DANCE duo
to play through the 17th.
M ISS MINNIE CAVILL. — Hear London’s
song sensation every night at the ELEPHANT
& CASTLE.
A LEXANDRIA PALACE.— THIS DAY, at 5:30,
3000 feet through Space. — PROFESSOR
BALDWIN will start upon his unique and marvellous
journey to cloudland and on reaching the altitude of
3000 feet or thereabouts will make his exciting and
novel leap. One shilling day.
F ANCY BALLS, Private Theatricals, Bazaars,
&c. — BICKERS and SON, the eminent Court
Costumiers — New SHOW ROOMS are NOW
OPEN, the most elegant and spacious in London, 7,
Carlton House-terrace, SW, the handsomest selection
of FANCY and HISTORICAL COSTUMES.
Established 50 years.
FURNISHINGS
A NY LADY having a disused PIANO might,
by the gift of it, greatly benefit a hard-working
family with five children who possess some talent, the
mother not having the means to buy one. — A.L.H.,
Library, 34, Clapham Road.
I NVALID CHAIR, for immediate SALE. Best
make. Cost 18 guineas and has been little used. Can
be seen by intending purchasers. Offers to A158, 50,
Phoenix Road, WC.
P IANOS for HIRE, 10 s. per month. Tunings free.
— H.J. NICOLL and Co., 36, New Oxford Street,
WC.
G ENUINE ANTIQUE articles, guaranteed to
increase in value. Made when quality was a
by-word. H.J. Nicoll.
LATEST INTELLIGENCE
(From our Correspondents)
ARCHAEOLOGIST DEAD IN MUMMY’S TOMB
Karnak, March 4
Professor Ebenizer Turnbull, organiser of the Katebet
Tomb expedition, was found dead in the tomb
early this morning. The inner chamber was reached
early in the year after much difficult labour, and the
archaeologists were quite ecstatic over the excellent
condition of the sarcophagus, chamber artifacts and
the Katebet Mummy itself. The party was in the final
weeks of its work in the area when disaster struck.
Mr. Turnbull had worked late into the night, remaining
in the chamber alone after other members of the party
had retired for the night. The camp was highly guarded to
prevent plunder. His body was discovered by Mr. Andrew
Weatherby, another of the project archaeologists. Mr.
Turnbull had been strangled to death. Ancient linen
bandages were found around his neck.
Upon hearing of the Professor’s death, several of the
natives working on the excavation called upon Isis and
Osiris for protection and for forgiveness for disturbing
the sacred tomb. Inscriptions found on the canopic
jars and doors indicate that this death may be the
mysterious work of the ancient god Tuamautef and his
goddess, Neith.
DISASTER AT SEA
Our Philadelphia Correspondent telegraphs: - A
Gloucester, Massachusetts despatch brings a terrible
tale of the sea, told by Captain Ryan, of the schooner
S.D. Story. He arrived yesterday from Iceland, having
sailed on Oct. 19, Off the south coast of Iceland he
reports that a large fleet of French fishing vessels had
gathered to fish, when a heavy gale came on causing
great destruction among the fleet, and scattering
it in all directions. Six vessels were lost with their
crews. One had her deck swept, losing her captain
and 11 men, another her captain and three men, and
a third her captain and two men. The total loss, as far
as ascertained, is 137 men. Many of the vessels were
so badly damaged that they had to be abandoned,
causing 300 men to be left in Iceland in a destitute
condition until a steamer arrived to carry them away.
The supply of food was limited. There were few natives
living there, and the men endured great hardships.
TAX STRIKE
A group of Liverpool importers have instituted a strike
against what they consider unfair custom’s duties. The
Exchequer expects a compromise agreement within a
few days.
MAN FOUND DEAD AT THEATRE
An usher at the Elephant & Castle discovered the
body of a man apparently murdered during last
night’s performance. The body was found after the
entertainment in the box which, according to the
usher, the man had occupied alone. The police have
not been able to identify the man whom they describe
as in his mid-thirties, approximately 5 feet 7 inches in
height, slight, with red hair. He had apparently been
stabbed to death. Anyone who might know anything
about this man or the murder is urged to notify
Scotland Yard.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES
Sir, — As my late husband was a well-known and
respected journalist, I now turn to you in the hope
that some action might be taken in the case of his
terrible death.
Perhaps I should refresh your memory and that
of your readers with the facts of this bizarre death.
The police records are bare indeed, and report little
more than that Isadora Persano was found “stark
staring mad” with a matchbox in front of him which
contained a remarkable worm, unknown to science.
He survived only a few days in that state of madness
before succumbing to a mercifully quick death.
When police failed to make any progress in the case, I
sought help elsewhere with equally disappointing results.
But now I have discovered new information pointing
to the guilt of a Mr. James Phillimore who disappeared
“without a trace” the same day my husband was
fiendishly driven mad. The police treat me with the
condescension they reserve for hysterical widows, so
I am now turning to you and the public for support in
the pursuit and prosecution of Mr. Phillimore, who I
believe to have left England aboard the cutter Alicia.
Your obedient and hopeful servant,
Mrs. I. Persano
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FOREIGN NEWS
We have received the following telegrams through the
Reuters’ Agency:
ENGLAND, FRANCE
AND THE HEBRIDES
Paris, March 3
The French Government has given assurance to
England that as soon as the present emergency has
passed, the French troops will be withdrawn from the
New Hebrides.
AVALANCHES IN SWITZERLAND
Geneva, March 3
Two avalanches have fallen on the famous hospice
of St. Bernard. The church has been almost entirely
buried in snow. No loss of life is reported.
IRELAND AND THE VATICAN
Vienna, March 4
A telegram from Rome states that the Duke of Norfolk
will return to London in about a week. It is said that
his grace will inform the British Government of the
concessions which, in the opinion of the Vatican, ought
to be made to Ireland for the purpose of “enabling the
Irish clergy to exercise a tranquilising influence.”
THE UNITED STATES
Philadelphia, March 4
Mr. Jay Gould arrived at the Island of St. Thomas on
Sunday en route to Florida.
The Lehigh Valley colliers have brought the strike to
an end and are resuming work at the old rate of wages,
the same as was accepted by the Reading colliers on
the resumption of work.
Representative Randall has introduced into the House
his proposed Tariff Bill framed on Protectionist
principles, which he has prepared in opposition to the
Democratic Reduced Tariff Bill now before the Ways
and Means Committee.
COUNT TOLSTOI
St. Petersburg, March 4
The health of Count Tolstoi, Minister of the Interior,
which had recently shown some improvement, has
again become worse, and his condition occasions
considerable anxiety.
AMERICAN FINANCE
Washington, March 4
The House of Representatives today passed a Bill for
applying the surplus to the purchase of bonds. The
decision marked the end of three weeks of intense
debate and considerable acrimony. The action is
expected to aid the British Bond market.
LAW REPORT
March 4
Supreme Court of Judicature
QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION
(Before Mr. Theodore Erlanger
and Mr. Justice Manisty)
In the Matter of GWENDOLYN ELLIOT
NEVIL, A MARRIED WOMAN
This was an application on the part of a married
woman under the 3rd and 4th W. IV., c. 75, for leave
to execute an “acknowledgement” for the conveyance
of her separate estate without the concurrence of her
husband, now a lunatic. Her affidavit stated that since
her marriage she was interested in certain freehold
property, in which she had an undivided fourth part,
the remaining shares belonging to her brothers and
sisters; and it was desired to mortgage the property,
with a view to which her concurrence was necessary,
and her husband had been found a lunatic upon an
inquisition. Upon these facts,
Mr. W. E. ROBARTS moved on her part for a rule
allowing her to execute the requisite acknowledgement
and deeds without the concurrence of her husband.
SITUATIONS
N URSE WANTED, about 24, useful, energetic,
trust worthy. Very little housework. Only
two children actually in nursery, youngest 2 1/2.
Good needlework, some knowledge of children’s
dressmaking. Good wages. Apply, today and tomorrow,
at 5, The Grove, Boitons, South Kensington.
L ADIES OF SUPERIOR EDUCATION —.
(I) LADY WANTED, to manage typewriting
department now being developed. Remuneration,
one-third of receipts. (2) Also Ladies to prepare for
superior appointments. Apply 10, Sandland Street,
Gray’s Inn, WC.
P ARENTS AND GUARDIANS can hear of
OPENINGS for sons or wards in the various
departments of electrical engineering (including
lighting,
locomotion,
power,
telephones,
and
telegraphs), on application to Secretary, 32, North
Audley Street, Grosvenor Square, London, NW.
W ESTAWAY’S — Well-known agency
for
Governesses in London and suburbs. All
applicants screened. Apply 16, Charing Cross Road, NW.
U NDERTAKER — Min. 5 years experience, to
undertake highest level of craft and of esteem.
Apply in person at Cobay’s.
C LERK, for high pressure, low reward, position
with growing concern. Box 12-x, The Times.
CHARGES
OF MURDER
At Llandaff Police-court yesterday a young man
named David Jeans, a carpenter, was committed
for trial for the wilful murder of James Carey, at
Cardiff, on the 26th of last month. The prisoner
and his sweetheart, a Miss Merchant, were walking
in the fields near Cardiff on the night of the day
named when they were accosted by Carey and four
other men, who demanded money from them. The
prisoner resisted the demand, whereupon he and his
companion were attacked with stones, and they took
refuge in flight. Carey and his confederates pursued
them, upon which Jeans turned on his assailants and,
drawing a revolver, fired at them six times. Three of
the men were wounded, Carey receiving a bullet in
the head, from the effects of which he died shortly
afterwards. Jeans and Miss Merchant found shelter
in a cottage, and he reported the occurrence to the
police, saying that he had acted in self-defense. The
hearing of the case occupied ten hours.
EBERT V. EBERT
The divorce cause of “Ebert v. Ebert,” in which the
Queen’s Proctor has intervened, will be heard this
morning before Sir James Hannon and a special jury.
Sir Clifton Norman, Q.C. and Mr. Victor Dechant
will appear on behalf of the Queen’s Proctor; and
Mr. Henry Matthews, Q.C., M.P., Mr. Inderwick,
Q.C., and Mr. Cecil Mason will be counsel for the
petitioner, Mr. Ebert, M.P. We understand that neither
the respondent, Mrs. Ebert, nor Sir Giles Elgin will be
represented by counsel.
TRADES
P OTATOES, at market prices. — 112 lbs., 5s. 6d.,
best selected floury magnums; 55 lb., 2 s. 9d.; 168
lb., 8s. 3d. — Turnips, Carrots, Beetroot, Parsnips, 1s.
each 14 lb. Celery and Horseradish, 1s. each bundle.
Will keep. Delivered to suburbs. Cash, delivery.
EDWARD FARMER, 33, Great Wild Street, WC.
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without poking, free from sulphur, nearly smokeless,
delivered at 23s. per ton. Testimonials from doctors
and private families. JOHN BRYAN and Co., Nine-
elms Wharf, Vauxhall.
P AINLESS DENTISTRY — DR. HARRISON
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improved system of adjusting artificial teeth without
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palpitation, cures dyspepsia, debility, and restores
great bodily nerve, mental and digestive strength.
Bottles 2s. 6d. Sold everywhere.
METROPOLITAN
PAUPERISM
Census of metropolitan paupers (exclusive of
lunatics in asylums and vagrants), taken on the last
day of the weeks named hereunder (enumerated
inhabitants in 1881, 3,815,000): — Fourth week
of December, 1888—indoor, 60,036; outdoor,
40,279; total 100,315. Fourth week of December,
1887 indoor, 59,347; outdoor, 44,750; total 104,097.
Fourth week of December, 1886 —indoor, 57,520;
outdoor, 41,091; total 98,611. Fourth week of
December, 1885 —indoor 56,002; outdoor, 38,900;
total 94,902 (excluding patients in the fever and
smallpox hospitals of the Metropolitan Asylum
District; the number of these patients on the last
day of the week was returned as 858 in 1888, 2,478
in 1887, 614 in 1886, and 392 in 1885). Vagrants
believed in the Metropolis on the last day of the
fourth week of December, 1888: — Men, 949;
women 170; children under 16, 37; total 1,156.
WARNING
ON BUTTER
A recent shipment of Irish butter has created a rash
of stomach complaints, the Irish Trade Exchange
conceded today. They recommend refrigeration
throughout the upcoming summer, if possible.