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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-22

WHEN one Of the English jour.
uahsls remarked to President Cleve.
lana lhat Re bad come over to look
for some of those Mckinney tin.
plate factories, President replied
eli you find any of them ! wish
you would let me know" The
Tim,e ring at Madison uied that
kind Of Wit not very long ago,
resulting very much to their disap.
poinlncut and chagiin. President
CJN,aid las been given credit for
krcHng a good deal. lie will not
find II Ioftable to plead ignorance
Of industrial progress IN the county
over which he is preside for fouI
years as chief magistrate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-04-22

State Journal; The legislature
having refused relief TO the Re
publican eX.ueasurers and voted
$1,000 Of the peoples good money
to sham reform state official,
Superintendent Wells, in face OF
the fact that the supreme court has
dccIo,d that his salary could not be
increased beyond the amount fixed
by the constitution through indirect
methods, 1t would now be in order
to rush through the resolution not
to bring suits against Baetz and
kouhu, the Democratic ex-statt
ucasucrs, on whose bonds are some
of the b tuential eastern Wisconsin
Democrats The mastery sweep
of "reform" is most beautiful and
resttu. Oh the vision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANNALS.
The Noble Society VIII Publish a Monthly
journal,

A largely attended and enthusiastic
meeting Of the Richmond Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was
held at the house of Mr.. II. A. Tabb, No.
10 north Sixth street, last night.
There were present: DR.. Jud B. Wood,
president; Mr.. 5. II. Halves. treasurer;
Mr.. Thomas A. Carter, Captain A. Il.
Guigon. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ben. Palmer.
Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Tabb, Mr.. Ira
Mowery secretary; Mr.. George A
Beasley, and beside the above-named
officers, there were present many Of the
members. Amongst the latter we noticed
Mime. Marie LeBaron, Mr.. James Wood,
Mrs. Ira Mowery and several others.
A considerably sum of money was re-
ceived from Mrs. w. Ben. Palmer, Mrs.
II. A. Tabb. Miss Lily NJ. Peasants. Mr.
S. II. Halves and the secretary, Mr.. Ira
Mowery.
Mr.. John =. Haines, president OF the
American Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty 10 Animals, was elected an hon.
Orary member Of the Society.
The secretary was authorized by the
board OF directors to publish monthly
to diffuse n knowledge OF its plans and
work amongst the people OF the city and
State. Evidence of the growth and popu-
larity Of the Society was shown by the
report of the secretary and the officers
and members all felt that their efforts for
amelOrating the condition of overloaded
and badly treated horses and other ami
mails were being rewarded with success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
Death Of Mrs. Bell.

Mrs. Ada c. Bell. wife of Rev. T. p.
Bell, died at 1 o'clock yesterday at her
home. in Barton's Heights.
The funeral will take place at the Clay
street Baptist church at o'clock this
afternoon, and viii be conducted by Rev.
Dr. Pitt, assisted by Rev. Drs. Cooper
and Topper.
Mrs. Bells father and mother were at
he bedside in her last hours. She leaves
three children. Her husband, Rev. DR..
T. +. Bell, is the assistant secretary OF
the Baptist Foreign Missionary Society,
IS at present supplying the pulpit OF
Clay-strect church, and has the sympathy
of that congregation. AZ well as number
CT other friends in Richmond.
Mrs. Bell was a Miss Claybaugh, OF
Talladega, Ala, and received an educa-
ton at Walhalla College, 5. c. She was
married in 1850 to DR.. Bell. They lived
for six years at Anderson. and came TO
Richmond At the end Of that time. Mrs.
Bells decline dates from an acute at
tack of the grip in January, 1890, since
which time she has spent much time In
the South, returning last May. Her last
illness was Of several months duration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
ROUGH ON DRUGGISTS.
A Bold Attempt to Exterminato Mr..
Thomas w. Leonard.

One Of the boidest attempts at ma
hcious poisoning which has happened in
his city for many a day was that in
which Albert Holiness a VIGOROUSLY bad
negro man. took active part.
MIR. Thomas w. Leonard is a druggist
doing business at No 124 north Sec 1nd
street. His meals are served at the drug
store by a colored woman named Nellie
McLaurin, who lives just opposite Mr..
Leonard.
Last Saturday the breakfast was serv II
as usual, and Mr.. Leonard and his son
partOok Of the meal. There was pot OF
coffee. among other things. and after their
meal this was set aside.
AbOnt two hours later he felt the need
of a shmulant. and poured out a cup of
coffee from the same coffee-pot, but no.
tied heavy white skim on the surface.
He emptied the contents out of the win
dow and poured out another cup. This.
too, contained a thick, white surface as
before, and Mr.. Leonard then began TO
suspect that something was wrong
he sent the coffee back to the McLaurin
woman, asking what she used 10 clear Ter
coffee. She also saw at a glance that
something was wrong, and carried the
coffee 70 Dr. Meriweather. who lives n
short distance away. The doctor analyzed
the coffee and found that it contained
about five '.rachms OF arsenic.
Albert Holmes, who has been a sort OF
porter at Mr.. Leonard's drug store. was
at once suspected. Mr.. Leonard had
spoken 10 Albert about his work several
times during the day, and the negro had
given some impudence.
The coffee was evidently poisoned Soma
time between breakfast and 10 O'clock. and
the negro had access to several boxes of
Rough on Rats" on the shelf One Ct
these boxes was missing. Saturday night
sergeant Tomlinson and Officer Hall
traced Holmes TO a house in what is
known as Paradise Alley" but the negro
made good his escape. Sergeant Tomlin-
son has written TO several places In refer
ence to the man. but as yet has received
no definite information.
Holmes is a very black negro. and is
Only about four feet In night. He has a
bad reputation among his acquaintances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15

nring secretary. was OF the most en-
Souraging nature. and showed that this,
MS second year In Richmond, had been
crowned with much larger success than
the first
ne announced the board OF directors
ior the ensuing year. as follows: s. w.
lraVers. president: w. J. Whitehurst,
lirst vice-presldent Howsrd Swineford.
second vice-president; c. w. Tanner, third
.ee-president. John II. West. treasurer:
John a. Lancaster. secretary; II. s.
Se sher Joseph Bryan. j. u. MONTGOMERY.
~ Il. Woodward. B. b. Munford. W. c.
west. q. Il. Sydnor. J. w. Blanton. ID.
5. Bennett
Hon. Owen Scott OF Illinois, was intro
duced by Hon. B. y. Munford. and made
pleasing address.
The evening closed with a delightful
ana informal reception in the parlors,
where refreshments were served 10 all
by the ladies Of the auxiliary.
Mr.. George +. Tibbetts, who succeeds
Mr.. a Candish as General secretary OF
the Association arrived from Lynchburg
yesterday, and takes immediate charge
OF the work. lie will represent the Asso-
citation az the state annual convention,
and MIR. Candlish leaves to-day for his
new field Of labor In Brooklyn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
THE RICHMOND BLUEs.
Annual neutrality-suspicious. for Iheir
Centennial Celebration.


The Veteran Association OF the Rich-
mond Light Infantry Blues held its an
nual meeting last evening immedlately
after the drill OF the company at the
armory I'm the Snyder building.
Major r. w. Richardson presided ana
Mr.. c. G. Rady recorded.
rhe old officers of the Association were
re. elected for the ensuing year. as iol-
lows: Major T.. w. Richardson, presi-
don't. Colonel John Bell Bigger, vice-prcsl-
dent; c. C. Rady, secretary; Frank NJ.
Woon. treasurer; r. Il. GlaZebrook, col
lector.
Colonel Bigger. who nominated Major
Richardson. proved himself true o ms
reputation as a silver -tongled orator, ara
the speech which he made In accepting
tho office Of vice president was especially
bright and full of wit and humor.
First Sergeant Alexander w. Jones was
elected Junior second lieut. of he
company. to fill the vacancy caused by
the promotion Of Lieutenant Henry F.
Vaughan.
DR.. Frank r. Steel, who is at present
second sergeant. will most likely become
the first sergeant of the company.
II was reported tha: the company Will
carry full ranks to Washington on March
81. when they will participate the parade
on Inauguration day.
che chairman was requ est1d 10 app0.at
a committee both from the Association
and the company, to make the nee sssary
rret arations for an appropriate celebra-
ton of the one -hundTedth anniversary OF
the company on May 10th.
Captain John S. Wise, Of New York, a
former commandant of the Blues, was
elected historian, and will be requ ,sted TO
compile complete history of the COM
pany. from it3 organization in 1923 up TO
May 10Th next.
The company also decided to parade in
This city on the afternoon of February
I'D. in honor Of George Washington's
l. LII L
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15

Interesting Facts About Richmond's Cita-
Gems and other Matters.

xens ana Other mattrrs.
Rev. Mr.. Carmichael. who was quite sick
Sunday, Is much better.
Mr.. Seaton G. Tinsley. who has been
confined to his home by illness for several
days past. was out yesterday.
A Northern touring party. consisting of
about sixty people, left Richmond for
Washington yesterday afternoon
Mr.. John Scudder and family. and Mrs.
T. Wallace Hill. OF Trenton. N. j.. are
registered at the Exchange.
Rev. DR.. NJ. d. Hoge and his daughter,
Miss Bessie, who have been SICK are i'm
proving slowly. They are stu quite sick.
however.
The Academy Of Medicine and Surgery
held a meeting at the Young Mems
Christian Association last evening. There
was a good attendance. and several inter-
esting cases were reported.
The large tobacco factory corner OF
Main and Twenty-frst streets. belonging
to Captain Maxwell T. Clarke. has been
sold by Messrs. X. Il. ChaiiIn x Co. to
Mr.. John Pope for $4,000 cash.
The attraction at the Richmond Theatre
rext Friday and Saturday viii be that
charming comedy. 1.-The Colonel This
bright and breezy play was seen here In
the carly season. and made strong i'm
preston.
Yesterday was the regular meeting day
for the Board OF Public Interest. Only
Messrs. John S. Trower. John S. Har-
wood and Charles l.. Brown were present.
However, there was no business to be
transacted by the board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
Robert Downing.

The date fixed for the appearance of
Robert Downing, the faVOrite American
tragedian. in this city, is next Thursday
night. Mr.. Downing Is well remembered
here for the excellence Of his productions
OF the legitimate drama. ard a treat may
be promised to theatre-goers In his visit.
The play selected is Richard. the Lion
Hearted" new feature In Mr.. Down
ing's repertOry.
MIR. Downing has enlarged his list Of
characters considerably, and he is Civ
ing better performances than ever be-
fore A marked advance in his work Is
noted by the critics, and his company is
larger and OF better quality than on any
preceding tour The scenic features Of
his productions are excellent. and the cos
tuning is on a magnificence seldom at
tempted in the serious drama.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
CONTENTION OF G0VERNORs.
Richmond May he the Place for the Digni"
fled Assembly.

Governor w. NJ. Fishback. OF Arkansas,
has written a letter to the Governor Of
each Southern State suggesting the idea
OF a convention of Southern Governors
meeting in Richmond some time in April.
Below is a copy of his letter;
Executive Office, Little Rock,
February 3, 1893.
Dear Cove rnor, -During the Centennial
Exposition of 1876 the condition OF the
South was SO uncertain as to repel immi-
grafton and investment; the tide was
therefore diverted to the Northwestern
States and Territories. and once set In,
it has continued to flow in that direction
and has wrought a wonderful transforma-
ton Of that inhospitable region. But in
the present condition Of the South, and
especially since the election Of Mr. Cleve-
land. the time seems propitious for at
tracing both capital and home-seekers
to our section, if we will only take some
emphatic steps towards advertising our
advantages.
suggest that convention of Southern
Governors meet, say about the 18th or
April upon the eve of the opening OF the
Worlds Fair. in the city of Richmond.
Va. az having been the capital Of the
Southern Confederdcy. the place most
This convention should be called the
Southern Governors Convention" 10 give
il eclat, but the State Biologists, presi-
dent Of State fairs and horticultural as
sOCiatiOTs OF the respective States should
be invited as delegates that we may avail
ourselves Of their information. And when
asse nj ~ ,hcre should be adopted some
short. simple but emphatic method OF
calling the attention Of the world 10 the
magnificent inducements OF the South.
Surely If they can only be made known.
there ought TO be no difficulty in turning
toward our favored region the vast tide
of investors and immigrants who Will
follow in the wake of the Columbian Ex-
position.
Indeed the very meeting Of such con-
yention. for such a purpose, viii con-
tribute largely TO the end in view. VIII
you join IN such a movement?
An early reply is respectfully requested
Yours very truly.
w. NJ FISHBACK.
Governor of Arkansas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
JOHN MONCURE ROBINSON.
Death of This Well Known Man In Balu-
more-Sketeh OF His Life.

John Moncure Robinson died yesterday
morning al O'Clock in Baltimore, after
a brief illness. Heart failure was prob
ably the cause Of death.
His mother was Miss Charlotte Taylor,
Of Albemarle county: his father. Mon
cure Robinson. His uncles were Messrs.
Conway. Edwin and Eustace Robinson.
lie married Miss Champe Conway,
eldest daughter Of the late Or. James II.
Conway. Of Richmond niece Of Mrs Cor
hin Warwick. Of tl,is city. Two of their
daughters have been here this year at
Miss Daniels school, lbs west Main street.
Mr.. Robinson's aged mother survives
him, and is living in Philadelphia. Two
Of his brothers. r.. Randolph Robinson. a
we'll known lawyer and Or. Beverly Rob
inson. reside in New York.
MIS-. Barton Haxill was Mr.. Robinsons
aunt, and Captain Philip and Mr. Barton
Uaxall and Mrs Alexander Cameron were
lis first cousins.
The deceased was born In Philadelphia.
and was one Of the best known railroad
men OF his day. lie was educated at the
Virginia Military Institute and the Uni
versity of Virginia, and finished his
course At Harvard.
His father was for many years presi-
dent of the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad. and his uncle. Ed
win Robertson, held the same position.
Mr.. Robinson was fifty-siN years Of age,
and at an early age was placed by his
father in one OF the railroad shops under
his control and there went through
thorough course Of training as a practi-
cal railroad man. He also served In other
capacities, and also mastered all the de-
a ha hrS Sxh he haH on
as his pursuit.. In life.
Mr.. Robinson held in the Confederate
army the rank OF captain Of engineers,
and served under Generals Breckenridge
and LOring. He was president Of the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad. and held that position for some
years. He was succeeded by the late
Judge Robert Ould. At the time of his
death ne was president Of the Seaboard
and Air Line railroad and the old Domin-
ion Steamship Company; also Of the Bay
Line between Norfolk and Baltimore
and Of a line TO Savannah.
The steamer Old Dominion. at the
wharf in Richmond yesterday. was draped
in mourning In honor Of his memory.
Mr.. Robinson was a warm friend Of Major
Il. T. u. Myers. and that gentleman left
at once for Baltimore on receipt of the
sad intelligence of his death.
The deceased was held in the highest
esteem by all railroad attaches and
others brought into official contact with
him, and the news of his death. which
was a great surprise was received with
general feelings of regret.
Mr.. Robinson was rightly regarded as
one Of the best railroad men in the coun-
try. and n man of the strictest integrity,
Of agreeable manners and kind to all
ho no mr.
otherwise.
Although II had been many years since
Mr.. Robinson had official business in this
city, he was well known from his fire.
Quent visits in connection with his rail-
road and other interests and he was we'll
and most favorably known to most OF the
monument citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
An EVENING w1rH GOETHE.
A Very Interesting Lecture ON M


large and attentive audience assem-
bIed In the Richmond College chanel ias.
night to hear the nth lecture In tho
University Extension course Tn. .,n.
ject was Goethe and His Teacher,
The careful attention OF the be,rsr.
evinced their interest I'm the speakers
theme. and showed their Appreciation of
scholars and scholarly works. Professor
Boatwright mentioned the means whereby
We may learn OF Goethe and apprecia,s
him. These means are Goethe's vorts
his diary and his letters.
Goethe's college career annears M, a.
have marked him out for any briIlIan,
attachments as student. After succes.
sive sessions at Leipzig and strasahurg
however. he won hts degree. but NOT "a
yet had his mind been concentrated upon
literature, a neld In which he was 10
ngure ana win the admiration OF many.
Goethe seems not to have steeled his
heart against Cupid's dart. FOR he loved
ardently. even In his college davs. and
was never so happy as when In tho nres.
ence Of the fair and Intellectual. His
meeting with Friederika Brion. a heau,,.
ful and winsome maiden. was one Of thu
most momentuous days Of his existence.
as it began an acquaintance which had
something 10 do with the tenor OF his
life and the character OF many of his
literary productions.
Many of his early experiences were 70.
lated. and held the undivided attention of
all. Goethe's life and experiences present
much that IS romantic. and 10 the latter
is due in a large measure the nature ~
his works.
He married Christine Vulplus. in
which union he appears 10 have failed
in finding a congenial mate. His friend.
ship with Schiller was notable and pro-
ductive Of benefit.
Goethe is regarded by many OF to-day
as a scholar. In his day his countrymen
also regarded him as a philosopher and
statesman.
His works are widely known and read.
This lecture was rendered exceedingly
interesting by the large llfe-like pictures
thrown upon canvas. None Of the pre-
cedIng lectures has surpassed this one.
The next will be on Schiller. and will he
delivered next Tuesday evening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15

During the month Of January there were
received: Thirty-five white men. thirteen
white women. Ave white children, twenty
eight colored men. twenty-fcur colored
women, four colored children. Total 100.
During that period the following persons
were discharged: Twenty-six white men,
10 white women, white children, 40 col
orded men, q colored women, 3 colored
children. Total. l04.
The following deaths occurred during
the month of January: One white man.
white women. white children. col
ored men. 6 colored women, colored
children. Total, ZION February 1st there
remained In the institution go inmates,
against 800 inmates in the same period In
1892
The usual number Of bills were ordered
to be paid.
The principal business OF the meeting
was the awarding Of the contract for the
furnishing OF provisions and other sup
plies for the next three months. There
were eighteen bids In all for the various
articles. and the contracts were awarded
after due consideration TO the lowest re-
sponsible bidders, as follows: Beef and
lamb. a. Eichel; sugar-cured shoulders,
Hechler e. Co. lard, Charles Davenport
& Co.: coffee, Vashon e. Rose; sugar.
J. S. Moore e. Son; rice. Charles Daven-
port & Co.. vinegar, l.. c. Younger *
Co; soap, Thomas Potts & Co.. salt.
Thomas Potts & Co.: molasses, Charles
Davenport & Co.; behring's, J. S. Moore IL
Son; hay, oats, corn, straw. brownstun,
shpstuff. vashon & Rose; medicines. etc,
A. II. Robbins; shoes and boots, W. X.
Phillips & Co.
The awarding OF the contract for Hour
was left to Superintendent Carter, who
is to test the various kinds and select the
lowest bidder for the best -four.
The chairman OF the committee was re-
auested 70 appear before the Finance
Committee at the proper time and ask for
the following appropriation for the de-
partment In the budget Of 1888: Aims
house. 81. 600: salaries Of officers and en-
ployes. 1851; outdoor poor. $4,000.
A resolution adopted at the last meeting
OF the Common Council on motion oil Mr..
EDS was taken up, which requested the
committee to report on the ACCESSIBILITY
Of removing the two almshouses 10
Mace in Henrico county, where the IN
mates could be used as farm hands. Inc
resolution also suggests the establish
ment Of a public hospital In the present
aImshouse and the disposing OF the oullu-
ing now occupied by the colored poor.
The matter was. on motion OF MI
Gum. laid over until some future meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
Hastings C0lrt.

Edward DIckeroon was arraigned In
the hustings court before Judge Witt
yesterday on the charge OF burglary.
He was acquitted on that charge, but
was held to await the action of the next
grand jury on charge OF fcusebreak-
ing.
Gabriel Coleman pleaded guilty OF car
rying concealed weapons. and was hned
$50. He was also sent TO jail FOR seven
months on two charges of petit larceny.
W. J. Henry, convicted Of carrying con-
cealed weapons, was fined So
John A. Turner had 10 pay the Ike
amount for similar offense.
The cases of the two Giblins. VINO were
charged with malicious assault upon the
Johnsons. committed some time ago In
house on Brook avenue were tried' ana
the ACCUSED were acquitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
The Picture Committee.

The special Committee on Portraits will
meet in the Council Chamber at $50
this evening. The committee consists
of President Dickerson, Of the Board OF
Aldermen President Glover, of the Com
moa Council; Chairman Tanner. of the
Finance Committee: Chairman Taylor, OF
the Committee on Grounds and Build
ings.
The committee are expected 10 secure a
portrait of William Byrd. the founder
Of Richmond. which will be hung in the
Council Chamber OF the new City Hall.
The other portraits in the old City Hall
are TO be repaired. the frames regilded,
etc. The Courcil has appropriated the
sum Of $1,000 for the work.
The committee will hold it's semi
monthly meeting In the City Engineers
Office this afternoon at s o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
REMOVING THE ALMSHOUsEs.
Both the White and Colored Institutions IN
be Taken to Henrico.

The Committee on Relief OF the Poor
held its quarterly meeting at the city
almshouse last evening. There were pres
ent Chairman Bowden and Messrs. Rseye
Gum. Ferriter, Gibson. Mcdowell and
Colonel Tanner the chairman OF the Com
mittee on Finance.
Superintendent Carter stated that the
City Engineer had promised to have the
Specifications for the fire-escapes ready
next month. so that bids may be adver-
tised for at that time. He also stated
that he had made the necessary repairs
TO the building. and was now ready to
move into new quarters. Additional room
would In that manner be created for in
mates by the placing Of twelve more beds
In one large room.
The monthly report Of the superinten-
dent showed that on January /, 1898,
there ,wars IN inmates In the institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
Telecranhers In Session.

PITTSBURG, PA, Feb. 1.-THE lobby
OF the st. Charles Hotel was thronged
this morning with representative tele-
graphers. who have assembled from all
part OF the United States TO participate
in the convention of commercial teie-
graphers OF North America. The opening
session was called to order at 1880
o'clock behind closed doors. More than
sixty delegates responded to the roll call.
The morning session Of the convention
was taken up In examiaation OF the cree
dentials. appointment Of committee and
address Of Supreme Councillor Baer.