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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
ALEXANDRIA.
The Law Ia Reference to TsFinE ChAr-
tiers to he Contestsd.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Jan. 5.-lspecial.l-
Mr.. Westel Willoughby, who. rs attorney
for the Combined saw and Planer Com
pany, a New York concern which was To-
day granted charter by Judge Norton,
viii cont, 81 the c1nsttutiOnality Of the law
by which a tax on charters is levied. Inc
law states that on all charters granted by
the Legislature tax should DC paid, ou.
savs.nOthing about charters granted by the
courts; so Judge WillOugbly says That as
the Court aud not Legisl iture granted MS
charter he will not pay the tax. IS MI
charters are delivered collect on delivery;
Judge Willoughby's charter 10 held up anu
the legal fraternity are tonight discussing
his case. =,
IL mas leaked out that Mr.. Frank NJ
Adams, the grocer. and MIss Mittie Adams
were quietly welded in Baltimore New
Years eve.
Yesterday evening, while driving past
the Washington and Orange junction, q
carriage containing several ladies was
overturned by the horse running away
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
STARVED TO DEATH.
Widow and Thres Children Dies From
Hunger In "A Blizzard.

STOCKTON, KANSAS, Jan. prom Farm
ington. Rocks county, comes a fearful tale Of
desttution. -Four years ago John Clifton
died and left widow with five children.
Year after year the crops failed and the
poor woman was obliged to sell of her stock,
head after head, until at last there was
none left. This year finished the fight, and
when the recent blizzard came II found
the house with neither or food luel. The house
was located in the Blue Hills, four miles
from the nearest neighbOr. Saturday some
persons passed The house, and seeing no
signs Of life entered the house, where they
found the dead bodies Of Mrs. Clifton and
three of ber children. while the other TWO
were in the last agonies Of death. They had
starved To- death. Prompt attention was
given TO the living, but there is little hope
f.r their recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
OANV,LLe
l. af nbaccO Sales g.esEinF G-sult
Against The X. & ID. Road.

Against The X. & u. Road.
pANNILIE. Va, Jan. Special r.
Loose leaf tobacco sales were resumed in
the warehouse to-day. The breaks were
light. and prices were shade in advance
q those prevailing just before the holidays.
rhe shipments of manufactured tobacco To-
iay amounted TO about $4,000 pounds.
I'm the Hastings Court to-day the trial OF
fbo civil suit of Zvero Perrone against The
Richmond and Ddnyille Railway COMPANY,
for ten hOusanC dollars, was commenced.
Ah0f' a year ago PerTone was sitting IN Ms
buggy near the Dundee railway crossing,
North Danyille. when passing tram fright
ened the animal. causing him 10 run away.
Perrone was thrown from the buggy, his
arm broken, ard he was otherwise injured.
He brought suit against the company Tor
ten thousand d0llar-,
The case will probably be concluded to-
morrow.
The services Of the week Of prayer COM
menced this afternoon at the First Baptist
church. Rev. II. NJ. Hope, OF the Ma n
Street NJ. + church, conducting the services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-At a special meet
ing OF the Louisville and Nashville to-day ,
the purchase OF the Kentucky Central road
was ratified aud laken possession or The
following directors OF the Kentucky Gen.
tral were elected; NJ. ii. Smith, j. B. Pro-
bat, William Mertems, j. A. Horsey,
Thomas Rutter, and +. Norton. NJ. h.
smith was elected president OF the her-
tucky Central, and A. W. Morris secretary
and treasurer. IL. L. Huntington remains
vice president.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
THE BsHRlNG SEA DISPUTE.
EngISnd WIZ Display a Full Measure OF
IatInnce. ComrieaY and IIrnmess.

LONDON. Jan. Tile Standard, com
menting on the recent phases Of the Behring
sea dispute says that the matter wears a
very unpleasant. aspect Even the posi-
bility of a rupture between England and the
nited states, the paper continues, cannot
be mentioned without a feeling Of deep re-
sret. The United states, says the Standard
may count upon continuance Of that full
measure Of patience, courtesy, and firm
ness which England has already displayed
100 the settlement Of this yeXed question.
The article then Significantly adds: But
Mr.. Blaine would do well to bear in mind
that the frmness will be commensurate
should the moment arrive for it, exercise.
with the patience and courtesy with which
he has so far been treated. He seems OK
traysgantly anxious to put himself in the
wrong
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
a PERMANENT VICTOR.
Result of the senate Election Hailed
with Delight

PARIS, Jan. 5.-The results Of Yesterday
election for Senators are hailed by the Re-
publican press with expressions Of UNI
mixed satisfaction. The Figaro considers
the Republic permanent victor, and thar
o. is idle TO dispute the importance Of tue
TACT.
The Soleil admits the great success OF Tho
ministry in the elections
The Gaulo's says that the Conservatives
were found unprepared for the elections;
lacked spirit. and must submit 10 the re-
suit without eyidencing chagrin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
Captured ~ nllli.m.barg.

James b. Clark. a.ias B0 kins, robbed
Fred Clark last Christmas night OF his
watch. which was valued at 800, and
pawned il for $40. lie left the city before
the police could capture him, but the au-
lhorities in other cities We're notified. sun.
day evening Chief OF Police Poe received a
telegram from Williamsburg saying his
nan had been arrested there. Yesterday
morning another telegram came 10 the effect
that the prisoner had escaped. A third
telegram came, however. later IN the
day saying that he had been recapiured,
aud TO send at once for him. IL seem, from
ties were afraid to attempt " hold him
through the night. Policeman Hall viii
leave this morning with the necessary war
ra 4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
CAROLINE COUNTY.
Good Ice Crop-BowlInS Greene New
PastOr-Personals.

BOWLING GREEN, Va, Jan. Especial.
The people Of Bowling Green and vicinity
have congratulated themselves upon the
ice crop. Everybody has filled, and the
deprivation, which meant suffering in MANY
cases. # last summer will not be repeated
Rev. =. B. Baghy. who ha- received a
call from the Christian church at this
place 10 succeed Rv. Mr.. Maye, r.
signed. preach q here Yesterday morn
ing and night. Mr.. Bagby has been
engaged in the eyangeli-tic work for
some time. lie will not accept the charge
here, but will possibly take work in Wash
lngtOn.
The members OF the Baptist church here
'pouadcd" their pa ,tor, Rev. A. BrOaddus,
during tue holidays.
Blviing Green Male academy opened to-
ddy, after a recess OF several weeks on ac-
count Of sickness In the school.
Miss lnCl Haw kins. Of Richmond. IL visit
ing N iss Julia samuel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
AFRAID OF O'BRIEN.
Healv and Barry Fear lie il Becoming
Converted.

PARIS, Jar. 5.-Thc Irish caudron con-
tinues TO boil and bubble. the latest deycl-
Messrs. Healy, Barry. and Condon, mem
Ders Of Parliament. The object of the pres
ent incantatOns is understood 10 be th,
j IMMEDIATE and permanent conversion OF
WI lam O'Brien 10 the anti-Parnell tuse,
10 being feared that he is waverlng
ln his allegiance. To this md the utmost
horls are being pat forth 10y both sides 10
.he controversy. While the McCsrthyit
lter him the edit0rsnip n the lnsuppros-i
ble the Parnellites hold ont the more gilt
tering bauble of temporary leadership. The
appearance Of Mr. Timothy NJ. liealy on the
scene is not considered by those competent
tojudge as tOreshadOwing speedy arrange
ment of pending difficulties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

lo. le week ending January 3d thirty
rlre tfsous died JOB tlonmond. 40 white and
- c1'urrd. ~ull-birfhs, D c1lored.
Age. Under one year. 3. one year 10 ten, q;
trH Nrafs o. ufty 10. over nttv wears. 10.
Condition. single. p, mar led, IL, widow
efs D.. w .dOws. 4. unknown. I.
NATIVITY. Richmond. ~. other parts of
tte luItcd states Il; Germany, I; unknown.
lo.Ity Narfhau Ward, q, Jefferson
Mad %. Madison Nard, ., Monroe Maro, %,
tl.S ".fd. 8. jackson Ward, IL, almshousc,
q cfy Il4, ]. IeuItentiafy, =.
~.1 unl color Males. S white ana - coli
80, .i. females white aud cOlored.
ft mIarauyc r ortautN: For week ending
-snutf 3 1901. 10 wh cand 2t colorcd; ~
serk ending JfuUmy 1. 1890, ii White and
- er.L.f.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
Verdict in the Conspiracy Case.

MACON, GA. Jan. after twenty-tbree
days the great conspiracy trial il over. and
the Jury brought la the following verdict.
aftr torty-eighl hours delibera,ion: Luth
A. Hall. Wright Lancaster and Charles
elem nts, charged with conspiracy and
murder, were recommended for life i'm
prisoument John X. Lancaster ard Lewis
knight, charged with conspiracy, ten
years imprisonment Moore was ac-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
FataItf.ct. of Rum.

CARLISLE, Pa, Jar. 5.-At Bowmans-
VILE, this county, on Saturday evening,
four young men got "A lot Of whisky on a
prescription and drank II. Harry sfouifer,
aged seventeen years, has died from tue
effects, and another, named Weaver, laid
out in the cold, and was 80 badly frozen
that both OF his legs must be amputated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

| this morning. The body will be embalmed
aud sent 10 Chicago. Her father. seth Alb
bolt. who lives here, will 90 to Chicago.
Emma Abbott was born in Chicago about
! forty wears agO. While an infant her father
move. to Peoria. H., and tried to earn
living By teaching music. Emma developed
! "A talent for music and was accustomed to
sing at parlor entertainments, the hat beiLg
! passed around for contributions.
In this manner she attained considerable
! local nOtOrioty, and finally attracted the at
entiOn of Clara Louise Kellogg, who brought
her 10 New York and succeeded in obtaining
for Miss Abbott the place OF principal So
pranO in DR.. Chapin's church at the corner
If FOrty-lfih street and Fifth avenue.
While there she became so popular with the
congregation, and impressed pr. Chapin's
parishiOnrTs 30 tayOraUly with her musical
ability, that the sum Of $4,000 was contrib
utcd 20 send her 10 Europe 10 complete her
musical education.
At this time Eugene Wetherell was a
member of DR.. Chapin's congregation. and
he was selected To- look after the money con
lributed for the sopranos eduction. lie had
an additional interest in the young singer.
lhey lived in the same clearinghouse IN
Fourteenth street, and their acquaintance
ripencd quickly into "A mutual appreciation
which resulted in marriage.
Emma Abbott went TO Paris and Studio q
vocal music under Marche-i and actln-
under Charles Fechter On her return 10
America she sang IN concert. but decided to
present grand opera in English. Prom the
beginning of her second season Emma Al
bolts financial success was uubrOken. BY
saving her earnings and 10y investing them
carefully she was worth in all probability
5000. O.OOO. She mad the largest Repertoire OF
Any woman tnat ever sang IN IN
gIsh opera. Besides the operas mem
TONED. this repertoire includes Norma
.'~emiramide" Fra Diayola." King for
Day." The Mascotie." "Ihe MikadO.'
Romeo and Juliet" "Pinafore." ""lhe CON
doucrs." "l.uci7 di Lammeim0or,' "Ide
Three Cavaliers" and "La Irayiata,'
which She tld laicr m her career in spite of
ih. f,cj ,pat -hc had protested 81 vigorously
and ,lecuytly against ii IN her early Lon
don experience. inr death Of her husband
lNo wears ago. in Denver, was a severe
blow Co Miss Abbott and for time she was
nTOstTdtcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

amer the installation Of officers Of Friend
e,aip Lodge, No. A., lndepenl'e 'ent order
Tee sons Of Israel. al Central Hail. sun
DAY, at T. NJ, by ex-rresident al INSTALL
ink Ohcer William Flegenheimer. me meui-
D.rs OF the lodge IN body proc eeded To
/'mmermsn's Hotel, where an eleg mt sup
per awaited them. A few short 81 eeches
were made and tOasts responded % y. ne
new y installed officers are: T.. SOl0m )nsky
president; >. Stern, Vice-prcsident; W ulam
fiegenheimer. secretary; J.. Uiiman, Ieas
efer; ). Michael, tiler; isaac sycle, war
den E.kOsenieid, conductor; julius kr 'ker
william keinheimer, and II. 4. llirshb Tg
lTuhlln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

KEyPoRr, n. ", Jan. 3.-rhree younr
men were drowned while skstihgVn kuhn's
pond yesterday. They were in the centre OF
the pond when the ice gave way, and they
Gell iuto the water. There names are I'D.
" ard and Henry Spies, and Harry Slower,
age nineteen. fifteen and twenty. Their
bodies were recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

The funeral Of the late Mr. 4. ID. WIKI n
ton took place from the Second Presi "
ter.an church Sunday at = o'clock. 4 b.
Rev. Moses ID. HOge, ID. d.. and Rev. N b.
IainOul conducted the services. The =.
was very large congregation present a.
pay their respects 70 the late secretary n
the Y. NJ. &. A. After the services at tb Z
church the body was carried 10 Hollywood
just before the beDedictiOn at the grave
tle Young men OF the Association sang
Nearer Ny God 10 Thee The benediction
Was pronounced by the Rev. Mr.. rurnbul..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
Iri.h Convict ReIoased.

DUBLIN, Jan. James Mullett and
Daniel Delaney, convicted of participation
IN the PhoniX Park murders and sentenced
0tcn years Imprisonment, were dlscharged
to-day from the penitenIiary al D0Wnpat-
rick. twenty-One miles frsm Belfast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
Att.mptcd suicide At SEA.

LIVERPOOL. January j.-llenry Wright
who arrived from New York on December
18th. being passenger on the Teutonic. at
tempted 10 commit suicide the next day.
lie stabbed himself in the chest, but did not
die from the wound until Saturday last. He
confessed that ill health was the cause OF
tle crime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
the number was seriously cut about

One of the number was seriously cut about
the head.
The week OF prayer is being observed
here. The services tonight were at the
Methodist and PRESBYTERIAN churches. All
the Protestant ministers OF the city TOOK
part In the exercises.
Mr. Thomas Hurdle an old and estimable
citizen who died on Thursday. was buried
this afternoon from The residence OF his
son-in-Iaw, Mr.. Thomas l.. Monroe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

LONDON. Jan. j.-Mrs Oshea has been
greatly annoyed by reporters and other,
since her arrival in Paris. She is followed
atout everywhere, and cannot take walk
on the street without instantaneous cameras
being ieyeled at her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
VOL. V.---NUMBER 1,5Gt.
rhE NEWS SUMMARY

Forecast for Virginia and North Carolina;
Pair. slightly warmer
The old James River brewery was de-
stroycd sunday The Common Council
concurrcd In the action Of the Board giving
the jefferson Davis mansion TO the Conied-
crate Memorial Literary societv.--N deeis-
ION was rendered in the Bcttic Thomas Lewis
case iu favor of the claimant -Governor
Mckinney granted several pardons. The
Perpetual Investment. Construction and De
posit Company's charter WAS amended
Mr Lawson II paucc's funeral took place
The Presbyterian week Of prayer begun
Grace Court. Equitable League of america.
elected oficcrs.-Mrs. J. ". Crnglh's cook
ing school opened.--Clay-Suee Methodist
church was rededicaied The Free sons OF
Israel installed officers Rev. Preston Nash
preached 20 the Junior order United Amcri-
can Mechanics.
VIRGINIA.
MIR. GRAY Thomas and Miss Burncy Humid
levwcrc married by telephone al King vii
liam Courthouse. saturday. The contracting
nariics answered through the Phone To th'
questions Of tn, preacher who was at Wesi
Point -Messrs a -. Abotf g CO.. nud
Ahott & CO.. of Rcdfoni city. milcd ycst'r-
dav. The gtandJury OF Lyuchnurg, found
AN Indictment yesterday aeuinst the Pied
mont club. Mr.. Wcstd Milouehhy, Of
AIcxandria. viii contest uh' new law inI
reference 90 lcvyiug "a tax on chartcrs.--
REYNOLDS Brothers of Nodolk. made par
tflss.ipnnent yesterday "A fire occurred
in Petersburg sunday night which did
s-n,O d .nage-A nrc occurred iu Sussex
,,untv Yesterday. which DESTROYED $1,000
worth of property belonging 10 W. Lea
VILE --Fre in Iyuc1burg last night de-
s-r.,ci considerable property
wAsluNgroN.
The Force bin was. on motion Of Mr.. stew
eft ...4a,ide iu the senate yesterday so that
financial bill might be taken up p-Rcp- |
-...,tstIyo Buchanan is surprised that -
...,., \lrcInIa business men and Chambers of
comm cree should favor the Iorr'y h"nN'up'
bill .,,.>
r.ef.,uit of thc senate election in Paris Is
..,.,.ela. % victory for the Hcpubhc.-
..'.l..ou..s reported retirement rs stated On |
tDeh.r authority to Dee untrue --N Ne'sif.
K..Iy. n.rry and Condor, irish members OF
parliament ureNcry much afraid that % bncn |
uull.. converted by Iafncu An tnsii>h |
.oYrr.l int.latcs that Mr Blaine is "nslln- |
ate in tnc settlement ofthc Behnus sea dis
,Yt. Mis- O'~hea is greatly annoyed 10y /
r,uoft,is DOB Paris
GENERAL
la.nH. Iumau was Yesterday appointed |
...,, iar,.. commissiouer-M E!iza-
l.r. roe len holf "a million doiiFrs To- chari- |
..... irstiiutious.-u Democrats and many |
r.r.n. cans are rejoicing over the Force nil' |
..., New clnsumptive cure has been /
......erel "A whole family near ocN-
,.,. kar.. .stuvcdto death o. few days ago
r...,r.I II ". f. Hoguc for murder in /
r,l...l. >.C.wiu commence next Thurs
..v several ncmbers of ths North 'wo-
Dina Legislature. which con'enos tomorrow
I.l- already awyed in Raleigh. Much Inc
.,-... manifested over th" public prin.ne /
.,..fr..t "A fire 20 Rocky Mount y &C. /
....nt.. to sl0OOO.-the indications are |
uat. l.,.. battle wiz Dee fought with the
luI..r- f.-|.t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

STAUNTUN. Va. Jan. Especial. r.
A dead lnfaut was found in the yard Of A.
e.. Points, on north Market street, yester-
day afternoon. The coroner's jury found
that death had resulted from exposure.
The mother, colored girl about seventeen
wears old, was arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
GLADST0NE'S RETIREMENT.
REPORT TO THAT EFFECT SAID
10 BE- UNTRUE.

The cx-Premier VIII Press the Religious
Disability Bm In rarIiamsnt-The
French Senatorial EIections-Parnell
and O'Brien-FOreign Events.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-There is the best au-
thOrity for stating that the report Of Mr..
Gladstoue's intended retirement is un-
founded, or at least premature. friend Of
Mr.. Gladstone said on saturday that the eN-
Premier intended 10 De in his seat when Par
lament reassembles, and that on the 4th OF
February he would bring up the Religious
Disability bill, in which he takes great in
terest. Itis the bin intended to remove the
remaining disabilities Of Roman Catholics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

ROANOKE, VA. Jan. j.-P. Adder,
clothier, assigned to-day. Liabilities,
$1,000; assets, $1,000. siggerman a Rothan
made an assignment to-day. Liabilities,
S6 900; assets, nominal. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
FIT, Person. Killed In nu Exn,osion.

LONDON. Jan. 5--'fhe Times has
dispatch from Vienna stating tost as re-
suit OF an explosion, which occurred In the
trinity coal lit in Polish ostrau ON satur'
day last, hliy persons were killed OUTRIGHT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
EMMA ABBOTT CEAC.
The Popular singer Passs, Away From
Pneumonia In salt Lake CIV.

hINNEAPOLIs, Jan. j.-COlonel John T.
West has received a telegram stating that
Emma Abbott died at salt Lake City at 40
this morning. The body will be embalmed |
aud sent 10 Chicago. Her father, seth Alb |
bolt. who lives here, will 80 to Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
nnILLIANr KKCErIlON.

one Of the most brilliant social events
ever witnessed in Raleigp Wac a reception
md dance i,sf ni4ht al ine e''-fni mansion
of N, ,i0r K :. Iucsfr. given ti iue Misses
fucker, complimentary ,o Hiss Agn 1ot-
Ton. of Cotleudal , y. G. ihe -atherin
vs. one ol the largest ever Witnessed eere
ON a similar occasion. aai tho cOllfiioa
which was served vas most elaborate ana
extensive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
rnAr rRiNTING cONTnAcT.

There il much tan a.rt today about i.e
-diinral which appeared in ne Daily News
aud Observer yestenlay, iu which that pa
per made an op.n proposition 10 ihe Legs
iatvre % take the contract for STATE PRINT
ing AT IS per cent. less than ihe lFices laii
under the present cln'rl Printing has
heretofore been AWARDED to some llcao-
cratic paner as a reward iog IaEis seiNic'-,
hui Il The bonus. which is ~ peg cent. J,
taken on, it will no longer Dc desirable
from that standpoint.
IBere Is mucn speculation a. D. what ar-
tio,, the Legislature will take. and i j. pre-
dicted thAtthe Alliance members whO a'e
friendly to Josephus Daniels, the present
state printer. viii oppose any CHANGE, lt
n a. b, on stated 10y several newspapers tlat
the Progressive Farmer would ne candi-
J',t., for the printing. hnt to-dN's issue OF
that paper says eiiioiially; ~gre i'rosfes-
save Fafmer does not want The lH5lle lr1ii-
Ing ard would not have Il, Inc fro<r's-
live Farmer does rot d'sire public Paifon-
A e OF any sort. IL II aa inaepeadent ~
Z, IN paler aud means 10 say Just what ~
,hiuks upon economical i>sues beiogv the
~ oole. bat II intends TO make no iart ga
.hls and engage In no p,r'oasl eonii'ess
for privnt, gaia,'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

Their dresses we're q combination of crepe
and chiffon. made with high corsage and
long sleeves. Each carried loose bunches
of long stcmmed yellow roses tied with yell
low rbbom Miss Catherine Fuller, sister
of the bride. acted az maid OF honor. She
was dressed in an exquisite white gown Of
crepe and ueau de joie. Her boquet WAS Of
white roses After the maid OF honor came
tha Lrilo and hpr father
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
lnliNcroN YANs,oS BURNED.

N.ws is received here ihat tho "Lhiing-
ton Mansion" in PIuder county. formerly
the county seat Of General AlcNint. 2 lAi-
hnct,n. the hero Of the battle of Mouc's
cre.k. was burned = few days ago. The
hre originated through the carc.e~sntss "f
,,me hunters, Who had taken temporary
charge Of the house, which was vacant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06
rnE GovERNoR's MESSAGE.

Goyeruor Fowle yesterday completed his
message 10 the Legislature. He has been
several weeks preparing Il, and d is one OF
the most SOluminous mess ge, ever d'-
liyer,d by GoyrrnOr. isaNrfy complete
resume of hc condition o. Toe funds public
institutions. and rublicoHirri gises in which
the state is interested. The hrances 'i ibo
state are shown 10 Dee ln very -1tislaci'iJ
.ondition, wbi ID is largely owing 10 Gov
ernor Fowie'- poi cy in making The I"ni-
teutiarY scf sustaining.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

In the House to-day the conference repoI I
on the Urgent Deficiency bill was agreed t..
The motion TO suspend the rules 10 pa 8
the bill retiring mates in the navy Was
lust-SS TO l0i.
The rules were suspended and the Senate
bin for a building at Danyille, Ill. was
passed :, also the bill for a building at Rich
mood, Nv. and the bill for the relief Of the
owners OF the bark "Aenophon."
Mr.. Kelly, OF Kansas, introduced in the
House today bill 10 repeal that section OF
the revised statutes which exempts Treas.
ury notes, national bank currency. and
L nited States Lotes from taxation by state
municipal or local authority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-06

In the Senate the credentials OF Senator
elect Dubois. of Idaho, were placed On llr.
and senator Mcconnell, Of Idaho, was sworn
IN.
The conference report on the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad bill was agreed 10.
When the Elections BIZ! !came up, the sen
ate. O motion Of Mr.. Stewart, by Il vote Of
thirty-flur 10 twenty-nine, laid IL aside and
took up the Finance Committees bill, which
was debated at length by Mes.rs. Sherman,
REAGAN. and others.