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1894.
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The Helena independent., 1893-12-15

when your heart 10 bad. and your hssd
10 bad. and you are bad clean through. what
10 nssdsd2" asked Sunday sohool teacher
of her class. Il know.-Aysr's Sar sapsrilla. -
spoke up . little girl, whose mother had
recently bssn rsstorsd TO hsalth by that
medicine.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-15
A business Proposition.

Colonel Longhorn-How much do you
charge to take me through Central park?
Cabby-One dollar and half for the
first hour and 81 an hour for the rest Of
the time.
Colonel Longhorn-1 tell you what, 1t
will take me about an hour to get through
dinner. Come around at the beginning of
the second hour.-Texas Siftings.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-15
4 PLAGUE Of CRIMINALS.
Chicago Is Now Wrestling With On
Epidemic Of Lawlessness III
and Crime
The Jails Are Overdowing with
Crooks and More Arc At
Large.
A Dramatic Critic Held Up-PoEsr Player,
Robbed Wholesale Ticket Forgery
Police Activity.

II the story told by John Adams Drake,
treasurer of the Indiana, Illinois and Iowa
Railroad company, is true. be has been the
victim OF one OF the boldest and most SEN
sational robbcrles ever known even In en-
terprising Chicago. The company has Of
fees in the Rookery building, and Mr..
Drake went there the other morning to get
3l,905, which had been placed in pay en-
The Helena independent., 1893-12-15

A man has great advantage of woman.
II his face is ugly. he can turn out his whis-
kers and hide 1t.
The Helena independent., 1893-12-15

There is this singularity about photo
graphs-a pretty picture is invariably the
perfect image Of her." while poor picture
doesn't look a bit like her."
The Helena independent., 1893-12-15

The national capitol and the grounds rep
resent cash outlay of about SO, OK, 600.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
PULASKI COURT HOUSE.
Question Of Changing Its Site AgitatIng
the County People.

PULASKI. VA, Dec. 9.--Special-Under
present conditions our farmers are on top
again. They are by long odds the best
protected against the pangs of panic.
Home and fre-wood, hogs and hominy,"
taxes paid. and no rent TO pay. Happy
farmersi And I believe, as a general
thing. they realize that these things are
so.
When the people of Richmond know
the worth Of Mr.. ]. B. Caddall, the MEM
Der Of the lower house OF the Legislature
from this county and Giles, they will ap-
preciate how worthiy we are being rep
resented.
The question OF removal Of the court
house from Newbern to this place is OF
absorbing interest 10 our people Just now.
The fight is already warm, and will wax
warmer. The citizens OF Newbern are
devoted to the quiet old village, and will
make a desrerate struggle to keep the
life-blood In II. Pulaskians are people Of
push. and will make earnest endeavors
to win the prize. But for the sentiment
which attaches 10 the old site, there
would not be much, if any, doubt as to
the popular verdict.
Owing 10 the burning OF the court
house and the smallpox scare combined,
the term Of the Circuit Court, which be-
gins on Iext Morday, VIII be an unevent-
full one. Judge Williams will be present
on the first day Of the session merely
to attend TO formal matters, and will
hear no litigated cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
COTTON AND TOBACCO.
Low Prices of These staples "a Compared
with PreYions Year..

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--'rhe statistical
returns OF the Department OF Agriculture
for the month Of December are principally
devoted 10 the indication Of the ayera ge
Of the prices Of the various products Of
the farm at the points OF production, or
In the nearest local markets. The average
plantation price OF cotton as shown by
the depai tment reports was. on december
lst 500 cents per pound. as against s4
cents per pound on the same date last
year, showing decline Of l.H per cent.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable indica-
tions as 10 yield as reported for the cur
rent year, this price is one and two-tenths
cents lower than plantation prices for
the seven preceding years, during which
the range was from SO 10 49, averaging
81 The report shows that picking has
been successful, owing 10 the very favor
able weather
The average price OF tobacco for De-
cember Is returned at 78 per pound.
which Is almost the same as I'm 1885. 1888,
and 1890 Kentucky. the State OF largest
production, reports rs cents. or two-tenths
OF cent lower than the general average.
Potatoes on the farm December list were
selling at an average of 90 cents per
bushel, cents and fraction less than
at the same time last year. The lower
price is sufficiently warranted by the diff
ference In yield between the two years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
1HE OLD NAM COLD MINES.
More Exiensive Prepa rations for Oper aiiug
Them ln Future.

WELDON, y. c., Dec. s.-Special.-Fire
at Macon, in Warren county. destroyed
the fine, new cotton gin OF Egerton
Brothers. MIR. S. Harris lost six bales OF
cotton and a lot of seed. EgertOns' loss
was about 5000. No insurance.
The old Mann gold mines at Ransom's
bridge are being opened up again. They
have been working about fifty hands, and
twenty more have been added TO the
force. A very rich vein OF ore has been
struck
Mr.. BARLEY Johnson was accidentally
killed by a negro in Johnston county.
Johnson and the negro were out rabbit
hunting. The gun Of the negro was acci-
dentally discharged, and the whole load
entered Johnsons right eye. killing him al
most instantly. Johnson's father was
murdered near that section OF the county
several years ago.
\ thief entered the bar-roOm Of ]. T.
Barbour at Smithheld a few nights ago
and took 800 in cash from the drawer OF
Mr. Barbour's desk.
Rev. Herbert II. Williams, who has been
pastor Of the Baptist church at Seaboard
for some years. has accepted a call 10 the
Baptist church at Roxboro, Person
county.
The commissioners Of Northampton
county will appoint a county superintend-
ent Of ali county bridges. whose duty IL
viii be 10 see that the bridges are kent
In proper order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
CAROLTNA IrErVoDTSrs.
Education of Colored Teachers and Preach
ere Discussed

WILMINGTON y. c.. Dec. 9-In the
North Carolina conference OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South, to-day, a
memorial 10 the General Conference,
asking that a law be enacted 10 permit
preachers when without work to attend
colleges. was referred TO the appropria-
tion committee Rev. +. D. Swindell Of
fered a memorial 10 the General Confer
ance. relating 10 the transferring Of the
licensing Of preachers from the quarterly
conference TO the district conference and
for a more extended cource Of study.
ID. l.. Reid submitted a report on the
Payne Institute, Of Augusta. Georgia, for
the education of cOlored teachers and
preachers. The report recommends an as
sessment Of 500 for the Institute, ap-
portioned as followers Raleigh district, ,s66.
Durham district, sos: Fayetteville district,
S63; Rockingham district, $50: Whining
ton district, S7l; Newberne district, SIS;
Washington On. c. district. S72: Warren
ton district, $6S; Wilson district s6i. The
report was adopted.
one Of the most interesting subjects be-
fore the conference was the debt Of the
Fifth-Street church Of this city. When
Rev. DR.. Nash, the pastor. took charge
two years ago. the debt was over s32 600.
OF this $1,000 has been funded in ten
year bonds and the balance has been
paid except one OF $l.0o0 which is expect
ed 20 be arr ged this week. This re-
suit is largely due 70 the personal efforts
Of DR.. Nash
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
NEWS or THE NAVY.
Captain Coehrsne unconditionally Re-
stored 10 Duty.
WASHINGTON. ID. c..

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. 9-Secre-
tary Herbert this afternoon approved
the proceedings and the findings Of the
court OF inquiry which investigated diff
ficulties between Major Henry A. Bart
lett and Captain Henry Clay Cochrane,
officers of the Marine corps. AS a re-
suit, Major Bartlett will be detached
from the command OF the Marine bar
racks AT Mare Island. Cal, and Captain
Cochrane will be Internationally restor-
ed to duty. Captain Cochrane was con-
ditionally restored to duty in October.
The court raised the trial Of Major
Bartlett by court-martial
The difficulties between the two Off
GERS grew out Of dispute by two en-
listed men on one side and the post
traders clerk on the other. Captain
Cochrane Investigated the dispute, and
Major Bartlett refused to approve his
findings, claiming the inquiry was con-
Quoted against his orders.
Admiral Brown and Commodores Walk
er and Meade have been instructed TO
meet in Washington next Tuesday. and
examine Thomas o. Selfridges fitness
for promotion to the rank Of commo-
dore.
An examining board has been appointed
20 meet December 18th in Washington.
10 examine for promotion. Captain Thorn
as O. Seifridge. The torpedo boat Cush-
ing went from New London 20 New York
to-day.
The contractors for the cruiser Mar
blehead are disconnected at the cutting
down OF the average speed shown by the
trial board from 1894 knots TO 1874 knots
and have asked the navy department 20
be allowed to make new trial. The
request is under consideration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
IN LEES HOME COUNTY.
Surprise and disappointment at His Defeat
The Wilson Bill

LEXINGTON VA, Dec Especial
To say that the many friends OF ex-Gov-
ernor Lee. in this section are surprised
at the turn OF affairs in Richmond. IS
TO draw IL as mildly as possible That
he failed TO secure one Of the nominations
before the caucus Of the Democratic party
Of the Legislature. was a surprise 10 every
one here. and / might say In all this sec
ton IL was thought that he would have
been selected for one Of the nominations
at least. When the first news reached
here that the caucus had nominated Hun
ton and Martin, the telegram was at
first looked upon as a joke, but later
coniirmatory evidence opened the eyes
Of the people 10 a realization of the
fact that "our Fitz' was no longer in
it. The question is now being asked
how did II come about?" "by what com
bination did they beat FitZ?'
One prominent member Of the party
said to-day that President Cleveland will
appoint the ex-governor 10 the position
made vacant by the resignation Of Mr..
Van Allen, Of New York, as ambassador
TO the court Of Italy at Rome. and IL
not TO that position. TO some similar
diplomatic trust
The Wilson tariff bill comes in for
some adverse criticism in this iron-ore
producing section. The fact that iron
ore has been placed on the free list
meets with much criticism from those
directly interested
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10

'iticn OF last Sundays scenes Is expect
ed The police will not allow the meet
ing 10 be held.
Rioters In Brussels.
BRUSSELS, Dec. S.-During the per-
formance last night In a theatre in this
city OF Ibsens Enemy OF the People. :"
the people I'm the galleries became in
tensely excited and started rioting. Some
Of them sang the Marseillalse. and when
the police started 20 quell the disturbance
free fight occurred. The Burgomaster
interfered and quelled the disorder
Thirty of the rioters were arrested.
More Anarchist Work.
BARCELONA. Dec. s.-The correspond
ent in this city Of the Secolo, Of Milan,
Italy, was arrested last night owing to
the fact that his name appeared in the
recently seized Anarchists lists. The po-
lice also possess some OF his comproms-
ing letters. He Is secretary OF the Italian
colony and Barcelona, and has been most
active In furtherInk Italian interests
Juan LlansadO. a Frenchman. has also
been arrested on the charge OF being an
Anarchist. 4 number OF explosives were
found In HIS possession. The activity OF
the police is restoring confidence.
Association Notes.
Mr.. William w. Turner, the efficient
assistant secretary Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, has gone 10 his
home in Louisa county, 20 visit his mother
who has been quite sick for a number
of weeks.
The association has been very fortu-
nate i'm securing the services OF Mr.
Jack Blake, of Lynchburg, who has come
here TO take the position OF assistant sec.
retary and librarian. He Is young man
OF anable manners, who already numbers
many friends among the members Of the
association He is also quite an athlete
and occupies a very prominent place on
the gymnasium floor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
INSULT 10 GoFERNOR aLT6ELD.
The GerInsnia Club Refuses TO Hang His
Picture On Its walls.

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 9.-The Evening
Post to-day says: Governor John p. Alt
geld has received an insult at the hands
Of the Germania Club. that is unpre-
cedentei IN the history Of the Safe. BY
a vote Of four to two the directors Of the
club have refused to give an oil palntins
Of the Governor a place on the walls OF
the club house and this refusal made at
the last minute and in face OF the fact
that the Governor had been invited to
speak at the banquet TO De given tonight
IN honor OF the twenty-eightn anniversary
of the organization OF the Germania
MaennerchOr.
Last Thursday the Directors held e.
meeting and decided then that they
would not place the picture In the gallery
but that they would not accept it for any
purpose or on any conditions. The Goy-
ernor's action in the anarchists case was
given as a reason for the insult As a
result Of this action Governor Altgeid.
who came on from Washington for tlfe
purpose Of attending the banquet, has re-
fused 10 be present.
Philip Henrici and Adolf Storm have re-
signed from the club and more resigna-
tions will undoubtedly be sent In this
afternoon and tomorrow morning The
plans for the banquet tonight have been
sadly disarranged and the committee in
charge has no means OF knowing who Will
be present and who viii not.
The refusal or the picture was not. how
ever. the only insult offered the Governor.
Stin another came from Carl BuenZ, Ger
man consul in Chicago. and Dr. Emil
Richter. the representative OF the Ger
man Worlds Fair Commissioners. Both
of these gentlemen were TO respond 20
toasts tonight and both announced they
would not only not speak. but would not at
tend If there was 10 be any ovation TO
Altgel1.
Governor Altgeld arrived in Chicago
this morning and went 10 his Office In
the Unity building but refused to dis
cuss the Germania Club trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
DE4IH or ny. j. ). MOORE;
or the African Methodist Church-Oldest
bishop in America.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Dec. Especial
Rev. J. }. Moore, Senior Bishop Of the
African Methodist Episcopal Zion church.
died at Green. boro this afternoon at 4
O'Clock He was the oldest Bishop of
any denomination in America, being
ninety years old. He had been an itin-
Grant minister for over sixty years, and
had held the Office Of bishop nearly twen-
ty-six years. His labors extended
from New England 10 California. includ-
ing nearly every state in the Union.
In 1879 deceased spent several months
in Great Britain, whore he preached in
many leading churches and received the
degree Of S. T. D., from one Of the Eng
lish colleges. At the time of his death
Bishop Moore was the presiding Bishop
Of the third Episcopal district. embracing
the western and central North Carolina
conferences. He viii be inferred at
Salisbury by the side Of his wife, under
the auspices OF Bishop Thomas. who IS
holding his conference. which is now in
session in this city. The interment will
take place Tuesday. 10 which point the
conference VIII adjourn in a body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
LEGISLATIVE IEVESTIGATION.l -
Meeting at staunton Calls For One To Be
Made Into the senatorlaI Nom inatIon.


STNUNTON, VA. Dec. Especial
Thirty taxpayers of the county Of Au-
easta met in the courthouse to-day to
consider matters expected to come before
the Legislature this winter. Party lines
were wiped out as with a wet sponge
for some of the most prominent POpulists
I'm the county were present Mr.. Shaner
a candidate on the Legislative Populist
ticket. in November. was one of the num-
ber But yet all voted on Democratic
men and measures The stock-law was
hp and approved TO keep hogs, sheep and
goats from the public roads.
A resolution was introduced endorsing
Major Marshall Hanger for county judge,
but he received only two votes and, OF
course. failed. A resolution was adopt
ed by a vote of two TO one asking the
LEGISLATURE 10 investigate the methods by
which Mr.. Thomas S. Martin was nomi-
mated for United States senator The
resolution was offered by Mr. C. T.
Jordan. late Of the Miller Manual school,
of which institution Mr.. Martin was or
Is a director The meeting is not regard
ca here as representative Of the Demo
cratic party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
APPROYE THE NOMINdTION.
The Selection of MIR. Martin For Senator
Joyfuiy Received In Buckingham.

BUCKINGHAM C. H.. Dec. 9.-Spe-
ciaL-The announcement Of the nomina-
ton by the caucus of Hon. Thomas S.
Martin, for the senatorship. was joy
fully received here, by his numerous
friends. Mr.. Martin has practiced law
inthe courts or this county for num-
Der Of years. and Is well known TO the
people OF this section OF Virginia. By
common consent he is regarded as a
man OF highest integrity. and fine abil-
ity. which eminently III him for the
high position in which he has been
placed by his countrymen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
SOME FREDERICRSBURG NOTES.
An Urgent appeal For Charity-The Free
L

FRLDERICKSBURG. VA. Dec. o.
Last nirht at the Opera House a
very enjoyable and successful entertain
ment was presented to crowded house.
the principle parts being taken by Miss
Sadie G. Thomas and Mr.. w. r. Hall. Of
Baltimore, assisted by a number OF our
amateurs large sum was realized,
which viii be given to the poor OF the
city
Mr.. W. Il. Bradley. business manager OF
the Free Lance. sold his interest to-day
in that newspaper 10 Mrs. Evelyn IL.
Wol.z.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
coyytN ION or coURT CLERKS q
VIII Probably Take Place In January
Treasurer Arfhur's Case.

BEDFORD. CITY. VA, Dec. s.-The
convention OF court clerks to have been
held in Roanoke on the 18Th instant. has
been postponed, the duties Of many
clerks not allowing them TO attend. Ii
will porbably meet IN January.
Treasurer Arthur has given 5000 bond
for his appearance on the first day Of the
next term Of the county court. which will
convene December 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
CRINPI FORMING ACABINET.
ES-Premier Rudini Hesitates 10 Join It.
TO BE Done Quickly.

ROME. Dec. 9.-Signor Crispi Is en-
gagged in the task of forming a Cabinet.
He Is seeking 10 obtain as ministers
leading men in Parliament irrespective OF
party. Signor Saracco and Baron Son
mini will probably be members OF the
cabinet. Signor Crispi will. I'm addition
TO the presidency OF the council take the
office OF Minister OF Foreign Affairs lie
has asked ex-Prime Minister Marquis de
Rudini to join the cabinet, but he hesl-
tates II Signor Crlspi forms the cabinet,
he will form 1t quickly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
Three Lynchings In Three Days.

NEW YORK. Dec. "a special from
Selma, Ala. says: News reached Selma
last evening that the third lynching
had taken place In Dallas county, within
the last three days. the outcome OF the
assault on Rueben F. Smith at Berlin last
Monday night. Joe Givhan. implicated
in robbery. was captured Friday morning
and swung to a convenient tree. No one
seems to know who captured him or
lynched him. but his stiff body hanging to
limb shows that he fell into the hands
OF lynchers This IN the last OF the
sans' Young Smith II not expected 70
iva
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
LOYALTY CAUSED MS DEATH.
j. Hawks McDoweIi's Death Due to Expo
sure in Attending q fythian.

ASHEvILLE, n. c.. Dec. ESPECIAL
Ex-Alderman j. Hamp. Mcdowell died
last night at his residence on south Main
street after an attack OF pneumonia that
lasted only three or four days. and that
was contracted as result OF loyal and
faithful vigil at the bedside OF brother
Pythian, r. r. Davis, who preceded him
TO the grave by only few days.
Hon. Kope Elias has been sick at his
home In Franklin for some time past.
but writes now that he will shortly be In
Asheyille again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
PArRIoTIO COUR'E or THE TIME
1t L. Commended in Orange County-Gei
NnccinRted.

ORANGE. VA. Dec. 9.-Speoial.-The
patriotic course of The Times on elections
is universally commended. 1t is indeed a
great blessing TO have in this venal age
one great daily which. like Clay, had
father be right than TO be President"
The small poX scare is mooting the vac
cination question.
The schools are well attended in Orange
end we are satisfied with the "Parson"
as State superintendent. and Williams as
our Superintendent. Let well enough alone,
and do something else Long live The
Times TO uphold the interests of the
people Now for u. A. Grimsly for a
seat on the Supreme Bench.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
HMOND. va. SUNDAY DECEMBER 10, 1893

OF the weakness Of the Queens party, and
the Queen shall have fun and fair
chance TO get on her feet, II possible.
The Hawaiian native autonomy has been
so enfeebled by late VENTS that hardly
know whether the Hawalians can avail
themselves OF the offer OF the President
TO restore the Queen TO the throne"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
CO-KDUCATION.
This Subject Was Before the North Caro-
lima Rapfi-t State Convention Yesterday.

RALEIGH N. c., Dec. "a special
from Elizabeth City, n. c.. says:
The second day of the Baptist Convention
was devoted TO the discussion OF reports
on Wake Forest college, Sunday schools
and female education.
A resolution was introduced advocating
co-education. The discussion was de-
ferred.
Charlotte, ". c., was selected as the
next place OF meeting.
+. c. Mcconnell, OF Atlanta, Ga, spoke
tonight on home missions.
j. r. Willingham, OF Richmond, Va.
and r. Il. Bryan. OF China will speak
Sunday night on Foreign missions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
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WEATHER EOkEs Asr.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. s-Eir-
ginia: Light showers for tonight; fair
Sunday, colder In western portions.
southeriy winds becoming northwestogiy.
North Carolina: Generally fair preceded
tonight and in early morning by iisht
showers on the coast: colder In western
portions: much colder Monday morninT
winds northwesterly.
weather Conditions-The storm IN
Iowa has moved to eastern Lake su-
perior, increasing markedly In severity
The second storm has remained nearly sta
tionary In Montana A ridge OF high
pressure extends from the middle Pa
cinc coast to Florida. and thence negth-
eastward to Newfoundland. Rsin -
snow has fallen in the Lake rsgsens. the
Ohio valley ana the middle snd vpp:e
Misasstppi valley and on ne Ausne{
coast. The berometsr d:
And the lower Lake region II eas 80
orally fallen eloeWhera