N° 33 228
LONDON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1891
Price: 3d.
BIRTHS
O n the 20th inst., at Wandle Cottage, Wandsworth,
the wife of GEORGE A. PIMM, of a daughter.
O n the 21st inst., at Heath House, Heath, Leighton
Buzzard, the wife of SAMUEL ALFRED
THOROGOOD, of a son.
MARRIAGES
O n the 19th Jan., at Hongkong, GEORGE
MURRAY CAMPBELL, of Formosa, to ELIZA
(LILLY), daughter of the late WILLIAM HAYNES, of
North-end, Hampstead. (By telegram).
O n the 20th inst., at St. Peter’s, Cranley-gardens, by
the Right Rev. Bishop Perry, Canon of Llandaff,
assisted by the Rev. John F. Downes, CARROL
WHEELER, son of the late RICHARD ANSDELL,
R.A., to ADA, youngest daughter of the late Hon. J.G.
Francis, of Melbourne, Victoria.
DEATHS
O n Tuesday, the 20th inst., at Nothway Torquay,
LIEUTENANT
GENERAL
RICHARD
HAMILTON, C.B., in his 78th year.
O n the 21st Jan., at 50, Ossulston Street W.C., of
congestion of the lungs, after a few days’ illness,
ELIZA THEOPHILIA, the beloved wife of EZRA
WALPOLE NANCE, in the 69th year of her age.
CAUTIONS & NOTICES
C AUTION. — COOK’S REFINED BLACK
LEAD. — Used without waste or dust. Sold
everywhere. Ask for Cook’s Black Lead, and see that
you have it. Caution — There are several spurious and
worthless imitations. — T.F. COOK, the largest Black
Lead Manufacturer in the world. — 4, Sidmouth
Street, Regent Square.
N OTICE. — The BUSINESS of J. SMALL, of
Oakley Street, is NOT, and has not at any time
been FOR DISPOSAL as reported, the proprietor
having no intention of relinquishing it. J. Small, 32
Oakley Street, SE.
B EWARE of Imitations to the True Facsimile
Renderings of Egyptian Artefacts. Anubis &
Co., Cairo.
PERSONAL, &C.
S ER. — Very sorry not better news. RETURN 23rd
instant. Kindest wishes.— R.O.
S CHNEPPENTHAL. — Do let us know where
you are, and relieve your wife’s anxiety. All is well.
RETIRE to the MANOR HOUSE.


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SITUATIONS
P LAYGROUND MASTER WANTED, at Easter,
in an important preparatory school. A gentleman
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work. A fondness for games necessary. Salary £75
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ART EXHIBITIONS, &C.
BICKERS and SON have always ON VIEW
a collection of high-class PICTURES and
DRAWINGS, by English and foreign artists, at their
Gallery, 7 Pall Mall, St. James Square.
DORE’S GREAT PICTURE
— VALE of TEARS
An altogether exceptional and pathetic interest
attaches to the latest addition to the Dore Gallery
— The VALE of TEARS — the last work produced
by the vanished hand of the great Alsatian. It is a
rendering of “Come unto Me, all ye that travel and
are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.-” Every class
of human suffering is represented. It is a beautiful
and touching subject to have been the outcome of
the great artist’s very last thoughts.— Society. ON
VIEW at the Dore Gallery, N9. 31 New Bond Street,
NW, with his other celebrated pictures. 10 to 6.
Admission 1s.
HOTELS, &C.
M ETROPOLE HOTEL — 27, Villiers Street,
WC. One of the most handsomely furnished,
comfortable and convenient of London’s first-class
hotels.
A PARTMENTS — HALLIDAY’S PRIVATE
HOTEL, 15, St. George Street, Parliament
Square, near St. James Park. Large and small suites
of rooms, handsomely furnished, unsurpassed for
cleanliness, comfort, cuisine and moderate terms.
N ORRIS’ HOTEL, for families and gentlemen,
62, Hogarth Road, Earl’s-court (Knareborough
Place), SW, newly furnished. Cuisine excellent.
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rooms. Moderate terms.
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with private grounds. Extensive views. Apply
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convenience and comfort. For apartments address the
Manager.
H OTEL MARGERY, simplicity and comfort,
without ostentation, for businessmen and
travellers who prefer value. 188 Brad Street, London,
SE. Business accounts available.
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Wednesday, January 21
The SPEAKER took the chair at five minutes past 3.
NOTICES
Mr. R. Euing. — On an early day to call attention to
the injurious effect on trade of the constant fluctuation
in the relative values of gold and silver. (Hear, hear.)
THE ADULTERATION OF BEER
In answer to Mr. R. Ormond
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said,—
During the year ended the 31st of December, 1890, 297
publicans were fined by magistrates for the dilution
or other adulteration of beer, and in 21 cases the full
penalty of £50 was paid to avoid going into Court.
FEMALE CLERKS IN THE
POST OFFICE
In answer to Mr. P. O’Brien
Mr. RICE said, it is a rule of the Post Office that any single
woman holding an appointment on the establishment
must resign on marriage. In October, 1888, there being
reason to believe that Miss Gough had married, she was
asked to state whether this was so or not, and on denying
the fact she was requested to put her denial in writing.
Her reply was to send in her resignation. I regret that it
will not be possible to grant Miss Gough a pension. If
other ladies formerly holding situations similar to hers
are now married and yet in receipt of pensions, these
pensions must have been granted before marriage and
under medical certificate as prescribed by statute. Miss
Gough, on the other hand, according to the certificate
of the medical officer, who was intimately acquainted
with her case, was before her marriage in good health.
DE KUYPER PAINTINGS
STOLEN FROM
NATIONAL GALLERY
Police report that the National Gallery’s two de
Kuyper paintings were stolen last night. According to
the guards on duty, the paintings were stolen shortly
before midnight. Scotland Yard is investigating. Sir
Simpson Witcomb, the Gallery’s director, could not
be reached for comment.
This burglary comes only days before the opening of
a show bringing together all the known de Kuypers in
the world. The paintings stolen, Summer Solstice and
The Blue Unicorn, were the most recently discovered
paintings by the 17th century student of Rubens. The
National Gallery acquired them at auction last summer.
That exhibition has been postponed temporarily.
POLICE
At Marylebone, Asagh Pierre, 32, of French nationality
was charged with performing with a bear in the public
highway and causing a crowd to assemble.
MAN DIES IN FIRE
Early this morning a man was found dead in his room
at the Dover Rooms. At approximately 2 a.m. the
Metropolitan Fire Brigade responded to an alarm at
11 Newington Causeway, and extinguished the fire
before it had spread throughout the boardinghouse.
The police have identified the dead man as Matthew
Cole. The fire apparently began in Cole’s room, although
the exact cause of the fire has not been determined.
CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS
To the Editor of The Times
Sir, Your Paris Correspondent, in his letter on this
subject which appeared in The Times of Monday
last, speaks of the Channel Tunnel as costing only
£16,000,000.
May I be permitted to say that this is an enormously
excessive figure, the actual estimate before the
directors for two single-line tunnels with the necessary
works being £3,100,000.
I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,
Collis Southwick, Secretary
Channel Tunnel Company (Limited)
London Bridge Station
SUBSIDENCE AT NORTHWICH
A serious subsidence occurred yesterday afternoon
just outside Northwich on the Marton Road. The
road has shown signs of giving way, and some seven
or eight men with carts were filling it up with cinders.
As the last load was tipped, the roadway for a space of
25 yards went down into a great gulf. A brewer’s dray
had an extraordinary escape as it was on the edge of
the disturbance.
HUMANITY REWARDED
The Board of Trade have awarded a binocular glass
to Captain Hermann Carl C. Warmouth, master of
the German barque Banco Mobilario, of Hamburg,
in recognition of his kindness and humanity to the
shipwrecked crew of the British barque Cordova, of
Liverpool, which was wrecked at sea in the month of
July last.
AUCTION NOTICES
The Collection of Modern Pictures and Water Colour
Drawings of the late William Stevens, Esq.
MESSRS. ARMITAGE and ARMITAGE respectfully
give notice that they will SELL by AUCTION at their
great Rooms, 21 Brewer Street, NW, on Wednesday,
Jan 28, at 1 o’clock precisely, by order of the Executors,
the valuable collection of MODERN PAINTINGS
and WATER COLOUR DRAWINGS of William
Stevens, Esq., deceased, late of Tulse-hill, and other
MODERN PICTURES and Drawings from different
private collections, including examples of:

J.C. Adams

E. Hargitt

T. Creswick, R.A.
C. Montalba

T.S. Cooper, R.A.
E.J. Niemann

J. Dupre

J. Pettie

H. Fildes, R.A.

A. Schreyer

Harlamoff

J. Webb
GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL
The cathedral organ at Gloucester, having been
rebuilt, was again used yesterday. The old organ was
built by Charlesand Bernatus Harris in 1666. Many of
the old pipes, which are exquisitely ornamented, have
been incorporated in the new instrument, and the
handsome oak case remains unaltered.
CHARGES OF MURDER
An inquest was held yesterday on the body of William
Aspinwall who was shot by John Rowe, his step-son,
at Earsdon, near North Shields. The evidence was that
Rowe went to Aspinwall’s house and demanded some
money. Upon being refused he drew a revolver and fired
twice at Aspinwall, who was mortally wounded. The
jury returned a verdict of “Wilful murder” against Rowe.
FRANCE
Paris, January 21
ln the Senate M. Leroyer was again re-elected President.
Much snow has fallen in Catalonia, and wolves have
descended from the Pyrenees into the villages. Snow
fell here this afternoon, but thawed as it fell.
SERVIA
Vienna, January 21
The official Gazette of Belgrade announces that the
voting of the new Constitution has not rendered
any change of cabinet necessary. It is believed that
the Ministers will remain in office until February or
March.
RUBENS’ “CHAPEAU DE POIL”
To the Editor of The Times
Sir,— Lord Thurlow is correct with regard to the
number of pictures by Rubens contained in the
National Gallery, but I fear his knowledge of them is
but slight, or he would not have attempted to correct
your correspondent “H.,” and designate the celebrated
portrait in the Peel Collection, as the Chapeau de
Poil. H. was quite right when he spoke of the painting
as Chapeau de Poil. The picture takes its name from
the Spanish hat worn by the lady, which, it must be
evident to every observer, is made of felt or beaver
(poil), not of straw (paille). It is true that when the
Tate Mr. Smith discovered this portrait, he called it
(erroneously) the Chapeau de Paille.
I am, Sir, yours obediently,
Everett Sedwick
21, King William Street, Jan. 20
AMERICAN MARKETS
New York, January 21
Wheat was weaker at the opening at 1/4c. decline, and
continued somewhat depressed.
Corn opened slightly weaker, values being 1/4c. lower.
Later in the day on “longs” realising, the market further
declined, and, although there has been a good demand
from exporters, the closing is weak, with values 1/4c.
to 31/4c. lower.
Lard has improved in sympathy with Chicago, coupled
with speculative purchases. The cash trade was light, but
the closing is steady, with rates unchanged to 6 points up.
Coffee opened with an upward tendency. March, May,
and September deliveries being 5 to 10 points higher.
THE LOSS OF THE GLENMORE
A telegram from Lloyd’s agent at Buenos Aires states
that the names of the saved of the British barque
Glenmore, which was Wrecked near Cape Horn, are
—Laurence, West, Morgan, Shephard, Webster,and
Brice. Nothing is known as to the fate of the remainder.
MR. WHITNEY CARTWRIGHT
We are glad to be able to state that Mr. Whitney
Cartwright’s health has steadily improved during the
past week. He will probably be able to leave London
with his wife Fay at the end of the month for a few
weeks’ rest. —Lancet.
FOREIGN AND COLONIAL NEWS
We have received the following telegrams through the
Reuters’ Agency:
THE AMERICAN CYCLONES
Philadelphia, January 20
The mild weather which has been prevalent since
Christmas was broken up yesterday by a “cold wave”
from the west, which, as it progressed eastwards,
produced cyclones accompanied by heavy rains,
lightning, and hail, causing many disasters to life
and property. The storm reached Pittsburgh at noon,
and an unfinished building, as already reported, was
brought to the ground, 15 persons being killed and
35 injured, while several others are missing. Towards
evening the wave passed through the Alleghanies,
working great damage at Harrisburg, York, Sunbury,
Williamsport and Reading.
Several buildings collapsed in Reading, including a
large silk mill. More than 100 people are thought dead
with many more injured. Rescue parties continue
labouring through the rubble of buildings.
The storm reached New York in the evening. Lightning
fell in several places, blowing up two of the Brooklyn
gas-tanks, and thus wrecking the adjacent houses
and also part of the Navy-yard, the barracks being
destroyed. The storm then proceeded out to sea, on
which the high winds made a rough night. Everything
is clear and serene today.
EGYPTIAN FINANCE
Cairo, January 21
According to a statement of the Caisse of the Egyptian
Public Debt, the reserve fund in their hands amounted
on the 1 st inst. to £520,000. A further large increase
will probably be shown when the accounts for 1888
are closed.
INTERNATIONAL SKATING
CONTEST
Amsterdam, January 21
The third event in the international championship
skating competition took place to-day, the distance
being two miles. The following is the result:
J.F. Donoghue (New York), 1, 6 min. 24 sec.; A.
von Panschin (St. Petersburg), 2, 6 min. 31 sec.; M.
Jurrjens (Amsterdam), 3, 6 min. 43 sec.; K. Pander
(Haarlem), 4, 6 min. 46 sec.
The championship of the world could not be decided,
as Mr. Panschin, who won the first and second events,
failed to secure the third.
GERMANY
Berlin, January 21
As is well known, the Empress Augusta has for many years
past bestowed a diploma with her own signature and
a gold cross on all female servants who have remained
continuously in one family for 40 years. During the 11
years from January, 1879, to the close of last year, 1,535
servants received the cross and the diploma.
Count Benomar, last Spanish Ambassador at this
Court, left Berlin last evening to the universal regret
of the Diplomatic Corps here. The representatives of
France, England, Austria, Brazil, Russia, Denmark and
Portugal, with their staffs, were at the station to take
their leave of the Count and the Countess. Sir Edward
Malet presented the Countess with a handsome
bouquet. The Emperor and the Empress, who had
taken leave of Count and Countess Benomar at the
Kaiserhof Hotel, were represented at their departure
from Berlin by Lieutenant-General von Wittich and
Major von Bulow. The Krevz Zeitung states that
Belgium for the first time is about to be represented by
a Military Attache there.