The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-30
PERSONS AND THINGS,
Nsws Notes Compiled From the Times"
Exchanges.

The people Of Florida hatter themselves
that their State is on the eve OF long-con-
tinued prosperity from the inflow Of immi-
grants and capital.
TnE Debating Society Of Fredericksburg,
Pa, has come to the conclusion that
"a cross and clean woman does not make a
better wife than "A dirty and goOd-natured
one"
~ILAs EMERSON. Of Santa Clara, Cal,
who died last week, was worth $4,000, 600.
lie left his native town, Harrison, Me-, in
1919 because young woman Tilted him on
account Of his poverty.
The new phosphate company recently Or
ganized in Florida proposes to develop no
less than 1900 acres Of phosphate lands.
This is an industry which has been produc-
tive Of a very large revenue in South Caro-
lima for a long term Of years.
NOT less than 5000 Michigan farmers
have joined the Patrons Of Husbandry since
last MAY, and the number is increasing
every week. The patrons claim to have
been forced into being by the monOpolies
and trusts. and threaten 10 control politics
and the trusts.
DIrHTnERIA has made its appearance at
Cisco and throughout Central Illinois. At
Illopolis the public schools have been
closed on account of the disease. and sew
pral deaths are reported at Decatur. two at
and several at other places. II
is said to be caused by the dccaying ycgeta-
ton.
COLONEL john III. CROKER. a prominent
lawyer and politician, died AT
knoxville on Saturday. He was an ardent
Sece-sionist. and since the war has been
leading very quiet life. Colonel Crozier
was born in Tennessee. and received pub
lie school education. He was Wing men,
Der Of Congress. serving from December LIST.
1915. to March Sd, 1919.
AS Orlando (Fla.) correspondent Of the
TlmcS-THiOn reports that
Mrs. Jennie Wilson has gone 10 Los Angeles
with a consignment Of pineapple plants.
She will superintend the planting. give in
-tructiOns in cultivation. and doubtless
book many orders from the Californians for
choice Florida pines. She is called the
- Pineapple Queen
TIE subscription books Of the Worlds
Fair were no sooner distributed than the
Y anderbilt interest contributed quarter of
a million dollars 10 the guarantee fund. an
example which will probably be followed
by the other rich families and corporations
located in the city. This ana the announce
mont of the alliance Of the Union Pacific
and the Chicago and Northwestern rail
roods, in which the hand Of the Vanderbilt
appears. made that name much talked OF
in New York on THURSDAY.
THE Chicago Infcr-OccdH thinks that
Governor Hill stands no show. lie might
stand a chance, it thinks, if he had Il
Young and beautiful wife, but il is Of the
opinion that this county will not in this
elect n President another bald
headed old bachelor. At best. "A bachelor j.
but half man. The Governor has got Ia
give VIZ AL aspirations for the honor or get
married. and the chances are If he could
persuade some good woman 10 say yes he
would be- so happy he would not care snap
about the presidency.
Miss BELLA ~TIILMAN. the eighteen-ycar-
old daughter Of a merchant Of Deruyter. Y.
\ had head of beautiful goden-brown
hair that flowed below her waist and at
tracted the admiration of her acquaintance.
At about . o'clock Of an evening last week.
as she was returning home alone from n
call at neighbours. she was suddenly
seized from behind and held fast while
every lock Of the hair was clipped from her
head. No other Violence was attempted.
When seized she tainted and could make no
cutlery. There is no clue.
ON the Nebraska plains, saturday, the
Pan Americans saw the North American
Indian upon his native plains. At high
noon the great train stopped beside little
station Oh a lonely prairie. On one side was
pitched huddle Of Indian tepees; grazing
near was a little drove Of brOnchOs. saddled
and bFidled; in the foreground. sfuaiting
and standing. was band of Indians from
Two tribes-tb WinncbagOs and the Oma.
has. Finally, circuit was formed about
q Great drum that stood upon the earth. Ten
braves squattcd about il. each with stick
in his hand. The chief lifted his voice in
fliscordant pitch, and the war dance was
gone through with.
The list Of Alaska resources grows larger
almost every month. BOT only is it said 10
have an abundance of minerals and an in
exhausiible supply Of coal, but it is now
claimed by few enthusiasts that il i q
great natural wheat country in some parts.
sin further. a learned crank now come. for
ward 10 prove that the heart Of Alaska Il n
semi-trOpical region, being pro-
tcctcd from the cold of the North by "A lofty
chain o1 mountains. and artifcialiy warmed
by vast number Of volcanoes and hot
Ming. He admits that he has never heen
in Alaska. but the fact. he says, j. really
point in favor Of his theory. for he i not
burdened with any prciudices on the sub
iect.
JoHN SEAMAN. chief Of the New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad dctec-
lives, died sunday night at Pou.hkeepsie,
AGED sixty years. He has been detective
officer for the company named for over
ihirty-twO years. and ia that time has sent
nearly one hundred criminals to state prison
pa sentences ranging from two Ia twenty
wears. lie. with one of pinkertOn's men.
broke up the business If the notorious fence
Isaac Levy. at Cold Spring, Y. T.. and
were instrumental not only III completely
the business. but also the build
ng in which IL was transacted. and sending
4 number of thieves who carried stolen goods
10 Levy to state prison for long terms.
Az extensive scheme 10y which the Gus
IONS have been deirauded for years has
INST come to light nj Winnipeg, and it il
said that q number Of prominent men are
II appears that they have been
Eastwood from the United states
InyOiccd n white wood. There i no duty
)n the latter. and only an expert can tell
the difference. The customs officials. il il
said. have searched large number of local
invoices. ana also letter from Winnipeg
lcaler directing the manufacturer in the
nited states 10 invoice Eastwood a. white
wood II is also reported that large quanti-
les II dressed lumber have been Struggled
by these same parties, the dressed lumber
being packed in the ears with IL tier Of
sawed lumber. on which there is no duty.
,ilcd about ii 50 rs TO deceive the ap-
lraiser..
WHEN Minister Douglass rode up from
hc landing ut rors au Prince TO the city
tself he was greatly depressed, it is said.
~ the degraded aspect Of the lIaytians he
encountered. We'll" he is reported 10
AVE said finally, they are free. Ii they
we're slaves in this condition how hopeless
heir elevation would be-" ThereupOn the
Baltimore N1f0 pcrtinpnfiV remarks. 1.-The