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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
A CURIOUS PEOPLE.
stanIey's Description of the Pigmies OF
the Congo.

Mr.. Stanley, in describing, at the great
reception in the Albert Hall, London, on
Monday night, the dwarfs found in the
Congo forests, said: The pigmies appeared
to him as bright and fresh and young as the
generation which Homer sang about. He
described very graphically the surprise Of
the pigmies on first finding themselves sur
rounded BY the gigantic SOudanese, who
were as much as six feet in height-nearly
double that Of the majority Of the
pigmies. The first that were found by his
scouts were brought 10 him as prizes.
There were twO-a man and woman. lie
named the man Adam and the woman Eve.
As they looked at HIM and his companions
i'm furtive manner, their faces expressed
clearly that they were wondering who these
big strange people were, and whether they
were going 10 eat them, openly showing that
they were excessively nervous, thinking that
perhaps the visitors might possibly be their
butchers. The height Of these people was
about four feet or less. their weight about
- pounds. and their color that Of half
baked brick. 20 far as his limited expert
ence went. their intelligence certainly ap-
peared to him 10 be superior to that OF any
black man in their camp. Their knowledge
in some directions was certainly beyond
that Of any one Of his company, including
himself They were learned IN the myste-
ries Of wOodcraft, in the knowledge OF Wild
fruits. whether wholesome or otherwise,
and whether the fungi were poisonous or
not. They also possessed the useful ability
OF adapting themselves 10 clrcuin-
stances. While readily sensitive II pain
were given, none could be more
ready to appreciate affection and kindness.
They began to question them by gestures
signifying that they wanted 20 know where
bananas could be obtained, and the man
Adam Immediately caught the cue, and
grasped his leg % show that he knew
where they could lie obtained as large as
his leg. lie certainly thought the pigmies
knew how 10 exaggerate ~ well as Mark
Twain. They next pointed 10 the four quar-
tiers Of the compass, and Adam showed at
once that he Understood the meaning bv
pointing 10 the sunrise. Other queries were
responded TO in IA similarly intelligent man.
ner. Although the pigmies' stature was so
small and their weight so little, yet their
bodies were so well pr0portiOned that at
first sight they appeared like ordinary men
and women, but BY the side Of the soudan-
ese. the Mahdists and the Europeans they
appeared very diminutiye. Their employ
ment largely consisted of banana growing,
the plantations Of which seemed 10 be mex
haustible. Mr.. Stanley them gave an inter-
estng description Of the different races
with which he and ais party met. AT pres
ent they must be content with saying that
the pigmies were probably the original III
habItants Of Africa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03

the Lee Monument Association. If any
funds were needed tG complete pay
ments for the monument. which includes n
necessary railing at the base. Ii the funds
are not thus needed. they are 10 be divided
between the Private soldiers monument
and the Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety. A committee consisting of Mcssrs. !.
J. Wright, DR.. Joseph A. White, Major u.
j. Black, Edward Ingle and II. {. G.. Hart
man was appointed 10 attend 10 this.
Thanks were extended t. Mrs. Joseph X.
Anderson, president, and the other ladies Of
the association Of Richmond ladies'
who made the reception sue
cess; 10 the gentlemen who had lent
the lots for the Maryland stand; TO Messrs.
j. III, Whitty and II. {. Scott, the secrcta.
ries Of the association, and TO all those, in-
Guiding the press. who had worked for the
ball.
After the meeting Mr.. Zimmerman en-
tertained the association at a quiet lunch,
during which Mr.. j, II. Witty was pre-
sented with n handsome gold chain and
charm, as a token of appreciation by the
association of his faithful and laborious
services. A vote of thanks was given Mr..
zimmerman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
What Is Going on OF Interest on the Other
Side of the Water.


Mr.. John Atkinson. formerly of Man
chester, is on visit here.
ChefofPolice Lipscomb. of Manchester,
who was injured at the unyeiling ceremo.
nies, is still confined 10 his bed.
Mrs. LaughOn, wife of Rev. ". y. Laugh.
on. pastor OF the Fifth Street Church, who
has been seriously i'll for some time past
was improved somewhat Yesterday.
Rev. +. VI. Peterson leaves to-day ioI
Bowling Green, where he will deliver the
baccalaureale sermon before the female
seminary OF that place.
Miss lettle Thorpe and Mr.. q. |. Merritt
were married sunday nighe at the resi-
dence of Rev. f.. VI. Peterson. lt was very
quiet wedding. The couple have many
friends, who wish them success and happi-
ness i'm the future.
A drama, BREAD on the Waters" will be
presented at Gibbs Opera-hOuse Thursday
and Friday evenings for the benefit Of a
crippled girl, who wishes to be sent to the
Sheltering Arms of Richmond. An attrac-
tive performance will be given, and II
should be literally patronized.
Miss Maggie CLANCY, of Pittsylyanla
county. who has been visiting Mrs. NJ. j.
Young, OF jlI WestTwelfih street, returned
home yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Lee ellis, Ol tnt,teTnelu, ndu NE
pocket picked of five or six dollars the day
of the uuyeiing. The thief has not been
discovered.
Rev. J. Wiley Bledsoe being suddenly
called away. Mr.. X. T.. Michaels led the
Y. NJ. c. \. Railroad Branch meeting at
Leader Hall, sunday afternoon. over six
hundred people were present, and Miss
Clara Walker and Mr.. II. :. Watkins rem
dered several beautiful vocal selections.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
IN BAD HANDS.
&. VI. Davis is Robbed Within shadow OF
the House of Justice.

the house Oh JUSTICE.
Charles Henry Anderson, (colored) was
before the Pslfce Court yesterday
morning. charged with stealing from the
person Of c. NJ. Davis, one gold collar but
ton. scarf-pin and $40 in currency. The
accused was sent on 10 the grand jury.
Davis arrived here sunday morning from
Reidsyile, y. c., and after getting here pro-
ceeded To get intoxicated. While walking
along MAYO street Davis was accosted by
two negro bows, who offered 10 take him 10
their room, where he could get bed and
take a nap. Davis accepted the invitation
and went with the two negroes 10 a house on
Mayo street. Josephine Ross, who occu-
pied a room in the house, seeing stranger
in company with the two negroes. who were
hard characters, at once suspected them Oh
some evil designs. and she determined TO
watch them. After they had been in the
room short time she peeped through
A crack in the door and saw the
stranger lying on the bed apparently
alseep or i'm a stupor, and the two negroes
searching mis- pockets. Josephine informed
her son Of what she had seen and directed
him 10 keep watch, and when they left the
house 10 shadow them until he saw police
man. and then to inform the officer OF the
matter. The son did so, and meeting with
Policeman Folkes, he notified the officer OF
what had occurred. Policeman FOlkes at
tempted 10 arrest the negroes, but when
they saw him approaching they ran. Folkes
pursued them about two blocks and sue
ceeded i'm oyertaking one OF the negroes,
who was arrested. The other made his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
CHARLOTTE.
MeckIenburg County-The Publication OF
Tax Returns for Private Property.

lax Ettufn~ 1OF iflNtte
CHARLOTTE. y. c., June Special. r.
The Board of Magistrates Of Mecklenburg
county met at the courthouse to-day at
noon. for the purpose of electing Board Of
County Commissioners for the ensuing term.
The result of the balloting was the cleo
ton of the following Board of Commission
ers: Captain +. l.. Vail, ;. II. Hilton, Cap
tain William +. Audrey, John Moore. Kirk
patrick and j. l.. Jetton. kirkpatrick and
Ardrpy are new commissioners, succeed
ing Thomas Grer and John lOunts.
Grler had asked that his name
not be used. W. W. Robinson
was reelected county superintendent of cd
ucation. The tax levy for the coming year
was made as follows: state taxes, special
and general, - cents on the 500; public
schools. l2i5 cents: pensions, 3 cents, ~
cents; general country purposes, 30 cents;
special y cents: road. 10 cents, % cents;
State poll for education and poor, - cents:
school, 81 u cents; poll for pensions, .O9,2.O9.
All other property liable to taxation, same
as levied by the state. Total taxable prop
erty i'm Meckenburg county, Ssl,6I2.9l.
The proposition TO publish the entire tax
list of personal property returns was voted
down by a close vote. Later this same
proposition for the publication of the tax
list returns OF personal property III the clty
of Charlotte, once week for Il month in the
Charlotte Chronicle, came up before
the city board Of aldermen, was
carried unanimously on call ofroll. for the
April and May vote. IL is thought the
publication will urge many into making
a more liberal estimate Of the value Of
their household goods and other private
property. This is decided innovation in
municipal administration. and its result
will be closely watched for by all city gov
ernments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
DANVILlE.
Commencement Week-Suit Against the
Richmond and Danyiile.


DANVILLE,NA., June q Special. This
is commencement week in Dan,ille. Last
night the baccalaureate sermon was preach
ed At the First Baptist church before the
classes Of the Roanoke Female College 10y
Rev. ;. II. Thompson, Of South Boston, the
subject being. Following Christ, the great
uattern.v Owing to the illness of Rev. I.
il. Thames. who was TO deliver the bacca-
laureate address tonight, Dr. :. \. Good
win, Of Richmond, was telegraphed for, but
could not come, and the address was aban-
dOncd.
Rev. W. ID. Junkins, ID. d.. preached the
baccalaurcate sermon before the Danvillc
College Tor young ladies at the Main Street
NJ. f.. Church. The commencement eNer-
cises proper came OF at this college tonight
and the essays Of the six graduates were
read.
In the Circuit Court TODAY the case OF
Williams against the RiclmOnd and Dan
Vile Railway was concluded. The suit
was for $4,000. The jury gave verdict for
50. 400, which Judge Whittle promptly set
aside.
Mrs. Mamie ID. Green and her daughter,
Miss Mary, left this morning 10 join party
of friends in Richmond for an extended Luz
ropean tour. They will sail from New
York on the l4th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
Hypnotic Fascination.

Dr. Luys, the foremost professor OF hyp-
notism in France, when operating upon
subjects sets upon stand and on level
with the eyes revolving apparatus OF bits
ofcolored glass such a. is used in snaring
larks. The patients are instructed 10 fix
their eyes upon il. 'rhe effect Of the re-
yolying glasses" says DIR. Luys. ''is exactly
the same on men as IL IL on the birds. On
men the rotation Of brilliant surfaces pro
duces in predisposed subjects particular
state Of the retina, and subsequently OF the
whole nervous system, accompanied with
anasthesia, immObility Of the muscles, 'sug-
gestionabillty'- short, the ensemble OF
phenomena constituting fascination" "
IL usually takes tile full period OF half an
hour to master an average crowd; some sue
cumb earlier, some later, but the average
are mastered In that time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
BRITISH STRIKES.
Tie London Chamber of Commerce Con-
sidering the subject.


LONDON, June 2.-Ihe London Chamber
Of commerce is maturing a scheme which it
is expected will reduce the number Of
stikes in a great measure. and ultimately
al1lish that method Of settling disputes be-
tween employees and employers. IL cOntem-
pi ties the formation OF ''cOnciliati0n COM
mitee," half Of which is 10 be composed
Ofsmployes engaged in the various trades,
arl half of the master employers represent
i'm. the leading industries. This committee
it's proposed TO divide into twelve groups
f. purposes Of convenience. and any
dispute incapable Of settlement 10y
orr Of these subdivisions is 10 be referred to
tin full committee. The plans meet with
tn, favor of the trades. union and the mas
tes. and il is not likely that any difficulty
vii be experienced in obtaining the un'
qualified consent Of both 10 abide 10y the fina
decision OF the committee. The recent strikes
anong the tailOrs Of London and the prob
ability that there may be another at IN
e.ry date have induced the master tailor
0 glasgow Ia import number0f workmer
under contract from Germany. Eight o
tie largest tailoring establishments II
Glasgow have formed syndicate with th'
bject of overcoming any str Ike that may
Ocur among their workmen. one hundred
nen have already been engaged al
hamburg under contract blndin.
seadiv for one year at a week.!
Stipend Of thirty shillings $3.50. The
syndicate pays their expenses Il
Glasgow. and guarantees that "A week.
work shall be only iiity-siy hours. 1t is ex
Tncted that many more will be imported
,ud it is quite likely the movement will ex
hnd 10 london.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03

Lunenburg county. and Mr.. J. II. shaw, of
Warrenton, n. c., were married at the Me-
herrin Methodist Church, on May y. Rev.
Mr.. McFaden officiating. The church was
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
Following were the attendants: Miss
sarah Hardy and l.. B. Staples, Miss Lizs:e
llaskins and +. W. Dickinson, Miss Cora
Cunningham and II. W. Wall, Miss Jennie
Wall and l.. II. Pugh. Miss sue Hayes and
Charlie Wall, Miss May Staples and Il. W.
Jones, Miss Mary Hardy and X. W. Price,
Miss Minnie staples and George Hardy,
Miss Florence Hayes and W. G.. Rogers.
\ good many from this section attended
the unyeiling Of the Lee statue. They re-
turned highly pleased and think it sur
passed their expectations.
Misses Lucy and Ella Fairfax, Of Alex
andria, returned bone to-day.
Miss Natelier Balou, Of Danyile, is Wis
iting friends here.
j. u. Queensbury, Of Ringgod, Va, paid
the Village flying visit yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS OF THE
COUNTIES.

Asheviiie Exercised About Prize-Fight-
ing Troops Passing Resolutions of
Thanks About Their Visit to Rich.
mond.
RALEIGH, n. c., June a. Special. Mag
istrates of Wake county met here to-day
and elected the board of commissioners and
other county officers for the ensuing year.
A reduction Of six cents was made on
county tax. There were present ninety
magistrates. out Of one hundred and ten in
the county.
Asheyille has become much exercised on
the question Of prize-iighting there. Sew
eral contests have taken place there lately.
and meeting of the Board Of Aldermen
was called Saturday night, and an ordi-
nance making il unlawful for any persons
to give public exhibition of boxing, spar
ing. fencing or any such exercise. or 10 aid
or furnish such an exhibition was passed,
and IA penalty fixed at $50 fine or imprison-
ment for thirty days. or both.
The Granville Grays and Vance Guards
have held meetings and adopted resolutions
expressing their appreciation Of the hospi-
tally and courtesy extended them during
their visit to Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
The Lee Monument.

The Lee Monument Committee have faith
fully finished their arduous labors. But lit.
tie remains for them 10 do now, and that
will be- accomplished at an early daie'
some steps will have TO be taken to provide
guard for the statue, a. il is in Henrlco,
and outside Of police regular jurisdiction.
The committee will, when the Legislature
meets, refer this important matter to them,
but in the mean time, they will take such
steps as the eXigencies'of the case Will de-
mand, for the care and protection of the
monument For the present the guard
there is from the soldiers Home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
WANTED TO MARRY THE QUEEN.
An Ambitious Young subject Proposes -
Her Msjesty.
NEW YORK BUREAU, ]
RICHMOND DAILY TIMEs,
u..... u f<<ml \

LONDON, June 2.-In England, to make
love to Queen Victoria has been treated, In
yariably, except in the case OF the late
Prince CoBsOrt, rs sign Of dcmentia, and
more than one humble subject has had oc-
casion 10 cool his ambitious passion In the
narrow limits Of lunatic's cell. The latest
candidate for this kind Of penalty Is Alfred
Carter, young Lancashire weaver, who,
pitying Her Msjesty's widowed condition,
wrote a letter proposing b. marry her, and
adding that no sum Of money would buy him
of from the purpose OF becoming Her Ma
jesty's husband. The young man was
pounccd upon by the royal household po-
lice, and arraigned before magistrate ON
a charge Of lunaey. The magistrate did
not take the Old-time honored view oi tnc
case. and shocked the household police by
declining 10 send the youth 10 a lunatic
asylum. Young Carter was turned over 10
the custody Of his own father.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
iBALTImoRE's NEmLlQUOR LAW.
4 Leading Hotel Keeper Presented for
its Violation.

BALTIMORE, June 2.-ihe Grand jury to-
day brought in presentments againsta num-
Der of hotel and saloon keepers for violation
of the new liquor license law, which went in
10 effect MAY lst. Among the presentments
are two against Robert Rennert, OF the Ho-
tel Rennert. the l,ading hostelry of Balti-
MORE A number )f Baltimore's most PROM
inent citizens were called upon to testify In
this particular ease. II is believed an In
dictment will follow tomorrow, and II Is
possible. according tc the new law, that Mr.,
Rennert may be imprisoned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
THE CODE IN KENTUCKY.
A Young Man Loses his Sweetheart and
Gets Shot.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. June AT 1910
o'clock last night, -. Louis Cemetery. dark
and gloomy, was the scene Of the first duel
fought in Kentucky for many long year.
The participants in the affair were Thomas
lOyerby, an advertising agent, who has been
lere only n few months. and Charles Saun-
lcrs, a travelling man for an Evansville,
indiana. clothing house. Saunders was en-
lgaged 10 be married to Miss Emn a
lLenOra. handsome young lady Of Evans
lsille, who is now visiting in this city. Upon
coming here to see the young lady. Saunders
discovered that overly had supplanted him
n her affections. \ quarrel was followed
" fight, in which Saunders was WOrsted.
The men afterwards met at the AleXan-
Ter Hotel and resumed their difficulty, and
inally decided 10 settle the affair according
o the Code. overly was represented by
rank Lattrall, "A young man who lives in
indianapolis, while "A man from Cincinnati.
amed Harry ThOnas. acted as second for
'aunders. Accompanied by a medical
tudent named James White, who acted as
urge0n, and reporter of the Courier
Journal. the party secured carriages and
lrOye 10 It. Louis cemetery, in the suburbs.
The principals took their position, arm
d with 36-calibre smith n WessOn
ey0Ners twenty PAGES apart. II was too
nrk to see the men plainly except at "A
cose distance, bat they both displayed
geat coOlness. The seconds took their re-
scctivc positions after arranging that the
fling shOld begin when three had been
cunted, zone, two, three" As the last
number was called by the physician, who
dl the counting, blaze Of fire flashed
firm tile muzZles Of both pistols. Before
On could see whether or not either
nm was wounded four more reports
rmg out and Saunders staggered up 10 the
tombstone near him and supported himself
byits cold sides. Dr. White hastily exam
ind him and found that one ball had pene-
tried his right breast near the top of the
shallder, while another had made a slight
lleh wound in his left arm. He had fired two
sh6s while overly had fired three. The
mans wound, were dressed as quickly as
possible, and he was placed in his carriage
anCtaken to New Albany, Indiana, where
NE box the first train for his home, in Evans
VII. The other participants in the affair
hap all left the city. saunders wounds
arenot considered fatal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
Legs Cut on.

Washington Cousins, colored man
about thirty years old, who lived at no
West Leigh street, lost his legs on the
Richmond and Petersburg railroad bridge.
lie was attempting to ride free on
freight train to Petersburg, and
had secured ioothold between two
of the cars. He lost his grip IN some way
and fell on the track. rs the train was
crossing the bridge. The limbs were cut
midway between the hip and knee. The
ambulance was called and the sufferer was
carried to the Almshouse. 1t is thought
that he will not survive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
CHICAGO DRESSED ssEF.
4 National Butchers Movement for Its
Suppression.

PIrTsBuRG. PA, June 2.-The National
Butchers Association is preparing to make
last desperate effort to rid itself
OF the Chicago dressed beef incubus.
The move in progress has for It's
object the consolidation OF the various
bntchers's organizations and all agricultural
interests. including the Farmers ALI
auce. At the recent convention Of the
association at Cincinnati. q committee was
appointed 20 start the move, which II also
directed TO Offset the results Of the original
package decision as far as IL applies
10 butchers. The consolidation provides 10
drive out Of the business all butchers who
handle dressed beef.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03

Paris papers report that in series Of al
le-od conversations with Count Herbert
bismarck, the latter declared that he and
bis father would return % Office If asked
that Germany would heyer attack France,
and that the real enemy Of Europe was
Russia, who was only friendly 10 France
because At suited her purpose. lie expressed
surprise, % j, said, that Frenchmen iaiied
10 appreciate the qualities Of NM. Carnot'
~ IIll rIMNl and lnnstans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03

The Paris correspondent Of ihs London
Times, with a view 10 compelling the publ
cation Of the Talleyrahd memoirs, makes q
irw interesting extracts from The work
These extracts are given from memory, tne
correspondent, at the iDsiigauon OF NJ
Thiers. having succeeded IN reading the
original manuscript. lie threatens 10 make
further extracts unless the book appears.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
Aprench Laweres-.

Mdlle. BilbiscO, young Roumanian lady,
will be the iirst one Of her sex 10 be called
10 the Paris bar. She has passed brillianti!
her examinations for the doctors degree
and will deliver her thesis before the Fac
Guilty OF Law Of Paris Ia order 10 obtain the
diploma OF Doctor Of Law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03

men detected ihief robbing man who
Was asleep ina "A hallway. corner of BROAD
way and Washington avenue. The thiei
ran up an alley followed Dy the officers who
fired bali dozen shots at him.. In trying
90 scalea wall he fell back dead. II was
found be- was shot in the back of the neck.
~ was recognized as William Howard Of
nrlYlnn. en0d repuiatinn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
AUDITING THE BALL.
Pleasant Meeting Of the Association oi
Resident Marylanders.

The association Of resident Marylanders
held meeting last nigh. at Zimmermann's
TO settle up accounts OF the military ball
and reception. Mr.. s. W. Trayers presided.
n was reported that from the ball remained
surplus OF $500, and II was resolved
thai this should 10 given over to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-03
BASEBALL.
Report Of the various Gsmes Plsye4
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
Players League.--At New York: New
Yorks, 10; Bostons, !. AT Philadelphia;
Philadelphias. IL; Brcoklyns, 7. AT Buiia-
To-: Buifalos, 1; Piftsburgs, ;. At Chic&'
90: Chicagos, I; Cleyelands. 20.
National ieague.-At New York: New
Yorks, 6; Brooklyns. 4. At Philadelphia;
Philade!phias, q; Bostons, IL, Al Pitts
burg: Pittsburgs. 1; Chicayoes, "a. AZ
Cleveland: Cincinnatis, 4; CleveIands, z.
AT Jersey City (exhibiiion): Jersey Citys,
I; Rochester, 10.
Atlantic League.-At Hartford: Hart
foris, 2; New Hayens, 3. At Worcester;
worcesters, 2; Baltimores, o.