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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
THE RAILWAY TAX CASES.
The Argument Concluded and the Decision
Eagerly Awaited-A New Case.

CHARLESTON, Feb. A-The United
States court has for two days been en-
gagged in hearing the now famous railroad
tax cases. The argument was finished to-
day, and the court took the papers The
suit is brought to punish for contempt
of court the sheriffs and treasurers of a
half-dozen counties, who levied on the
property Of the railroads in the hands OF
receivers.
AT the close of the argument to-day
Mr.. Ira r. Jones. leading counsel for the
State. asked If the defendants might not
be permitted to return 10 their homes
The request was peremptorily refused by
Judge Gom. who, with Judge Simonton.
presided at the hearing. The decision is
awaited with considerable interest, as the
questions involved are serious TO both
the State and the railroads
Another case Involving the leVying on
railroad property in the hands of re-
ceiVer came Up before the United States
court to-day IN the shape of a rule against
the sheriff of Fairfield county. to show
cause why he should not be punished FOR
contempt In levying upon the property
Of the Richmond and Danvlle Railroad
Company. The levy was made on a
judgment obtained by private parties
j. Il. Suber and others, of Winnesboro, s
C.-for damages on account of personal
injury. The question involved is whether
the United States court can stop the exc
cution Of a judgment obtained in a State
court The argument will be concluded
tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
MORE PETITIONS From HAWAIT.
{. M.C1oke, a Honolulu Lumber Merchant,
on His Way to Washington.

GRAND ISLAND, NEB., Feb. 1.-THE
overland flyer, which left San Francisco
Friday at p. NJ. and which was sup
posed TO have Paul Y. Neumann. Queen
Liliuokalani's plenipotentiary, on board.
was five hours late when IL pulled into
North Platte yesterday. The pienipoten-
uary was not ON board. He had been
detained Dg old friends in San Francisco.
and he and the Hawaiian prince who ac-
companies him VIII come later.
Charles VI. Cooke. however who Is the
supplementary annexatiOnist commission
or from the islands. was on the train.
Mr.. Cooke brings the supplementary dis
patches sent to the commissioners after
Minister Stevens and Captain Wiltse. or
the Boston. hosted the American flag on
the Alaoni Palace. He also brings Pile
OF documents and petitions favorinS an
nexation. Mr.. Cooke Is lumber mer-
chant In Honolulu and claims that he
and his associates are actuated by no
other motive than desire TO secure
good and stable government.
Il particularly want TO repudiate the
theory that some American papers are
clinging to. that II is a Claus Spreckels
scheme" said Mr.. Cooke. ''While the
Government was pending TO bring the
Queen to a sense of her duty 10 the
tax-payers the latter strOve in vain TO
get one word of encouragement from the
Hawaiian Commercial Companys agents
In Honolulu. The men who control the
company's biggest plantations there re-
fused to utter word. Their excuse was
that Mr. Spreckels had not been heard
from and they did not know what MS
wishes were"
Among the reasons for desiring annex
alton Mr.. Cooke mentions relief from eX-
orbitant taxation as one Of the chief ones.
IL costs nearly 100000 a year 10 maintain
royalty. ard there arc but 5000 taX-pay-
ers on the islands.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. H-lt Is not
thought probable that any further news
from the Hawaiian Islands VIII be re-
celved here before Wednesday next. The
Occidental and Oriental steamer Bel%ic
was scheduled as due here to-day from
Hong Kong and Yokohama. but she
stopped ell route at Honolulu which viii
probably delay her two or three lays.
She Is not expected TO arrive before
Wednesday. The steamer MOnowal. or the
Oceanic Steamship Company's line Is due
from Sydney and Auckland via HonolulJ
Thursday. the 10th IL slant. The MonoWli
and BelGic may arrive here within a Few
hours OF each other, and will bring Homo
lulu advices about a week later than those
brought by the steamer Australia on
Thursday morning last.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15

LONDON, Feb 1t-In the House OF
Lords to-day Lord Salisbury asked 'he
Archbishop Of Canterbury whether the
tone of the Government directing the
Church commission to deal with Welsh
dioces was such as IL the suspensory bill
was already a law.
The Archbishop, in reply. read letters
showing that the assignment Of certain
funds Of the diocese Of St. Asapns had
been suspended.
Lord Salisbury thereupon proceeded TO
make a furious attack upon the Govern
mcnt He declared that Mr.. Gladstones
administration was guilty Of a serious
transgfessiOu Of tho constitution. The
action taken In regard TO the Irish Church
afforded no precedent H. this case Rob
berry OF the Church II Ireland had been
followed by the robbery Of landlords, and
the proposed mutiiation OF the Sta,e. 1t
was indecent or the part Of the 60 y:rn-
ment to attempt by private action to an
ticipate decision Of the Legislature. Mr..
Gladstone. Lord Salisbury added. vas the
first British Prime Minister since the
Restoration who had the reputation Of
striking down the Church OF England. The
present was a turning point in English
history Cries of Hear hear)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
The Proprietor of a Saloon Arrested Other
Norfolk News.

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. 14.-Special.-
Some weeks ago Spaniard named Sau-
tame was found on the corner OF Main and
Church streets in an unconscious cOndl-
ton, with two ugly wounds on the head.
The police arrested Al Dillingham;. a bar
keeper of this city, formerly of Philadel
phia, who was charged with assaulting
the man in the Slide saloon. Gilingham
was granted bail in the sum of 81 1000,
with A. b. Seldner, of the firm of Nicely &
Seldner. lawyers, as his surety. Last
night, upon a warrant sworn out by John
Jenkins, the proprietor of the Slide. Gill
bingham was arrested and confined in
Jail, charged with being about to skip,
The Spaniard is at st. Vincent's Hospi-
tai, slowly recovering.
Mr.. J. Leon Wood and Miss Jennie =.
Butt, daughter of Mr.. Wiiloughby Butt.
OF this city, were married this afternoon
at SIS o'clock at st. Pauls Protestant
Episcopal church The ceremony was
performed by Rev. p. ID. Tucker.
Mr.. William Buyson, well-known
resident of Portsmouth. has been sick
for some time. Saturday night his ply
sican called to see him. and found him
deiirious and left "A prescription. During
the night he left the house while in de-
lirium, and could not be found until last
night, when his dead body was found in
q ditch near the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
Orange County Notes.

ORANGE. VA, Feb. 4.-Special.-There
has been much frolicking and some hght-
Ing In Thorn Hill neighborhood recently.
Mr.. Thomas Mills. Jr., and Mr.. Virgil
Harold had a rough roil-and-tumble fight
at Graves shop last week. Nothing Sc
rious. but bruises and bloodshed. A
young lady was the inspiration Of the
tight.
The sale of Rose Hill, the estate OF
r. b. Burruss deceased. took place yes
terday. IL was largely attended an1
things c pecially hogs. sold at fine prices.
Hon. Holmes Conrad has a host OF
friends In Orange who prefer him - any
one else to represent Virginia in the
United States Senate.
We near many favorable comments on
the police reporter for The Times. He
is enc OF the raciest writers in the coun-
try. The Times is growing In favor with
cur people.
We are having wet. windy weather.
The weathe- sages say winter is broken,
and the farmers will soon be planting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
Repeal of the Mckinley Bill.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. il.-At the
meeting Of the House Committee on Ways
ind Means to-day the resolution repeating
the clause Of the Mckinley tariff act
providing that after January 1. 1891, the
duty on manufactures of fax containing
over one hundred threads 10 the square
inch shall be increased from thirty-five
per cent, the present rate, TO fifty per
cent, was amended so as TO read that
the present rate of thirty-hve per cent.
shall continue until January |. 1895. 1t
is asserted that the provision in the
Mckinley act has failed in its avowed
purpose. namely. the introduction OF a
fine linen industry In the United States,
and should, therefore. be repealed.
The amendment made to-day in the
resolution as introduced was proposed by
Mr. Burrows. and meets with general ac-
ceptance. so that II Is possible that il
may pass. BY the date named. 1895, IL is
likely that the Democratic tariff revision
will have gone into effect. and this sched-
ule can be fixed in accordance with the
Democratic policy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
RESULTS OF THE RACES.
The Spring-Like Weather Brings Out a
Large Crowd mt Gutfenburg.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE weather
was mild and spring-l,ke to-day. and a
large crowd attended the races at Gutten-
burg. The track was in poor condition.
but fair racing was witnessed neverthe-
less. Results:
First race six and half furlongs-
Prince Howard first. Gray Rock second,
Xenophon third. Time, l:27 ga
Second race. three-eighths of n mile
Glance first, Vietta second, Spaldie third.
Time, - ga.
Third race, four and half furlongs-
Larkin first Deceitful second, Lady Bal
lard third. Time, SO "a.
Fourth race, three-quarters OF a mile
Inferno first, Westthester second, Lester
third. Time, lis "a.
Fifth race four and a half furlongs-
Young Lottery first, Mayor i. second,
Tasso third. Time. IS 3-i.
Sixth race, seven-eighths Of a mile
Right Away first, Eleanor second, Miss
Bess third. Time, 1924.
GLOUCESTER, n. j., Feb. 1i-Five
faVontes won to-day, and he losing one
Maid of Blarney. should have been first.
Summary:
First race, five furlongs-Tradesma
first, Eolic second, Fitzroy third. Time,
ia -,
Second race, four and half furlonGs-
Karl Il. first, Rocket second Birdie (colD
third. Time. los.
Third race, seven and half furlones-
COme-to-Taw first. Vendetta second, Eel
ham third. Time. 15S
Fourth race, six and a half furlongs-
Bargain ilrst. Lallah second, Poet third.
Time. al IL.
Fifth race. five furlongs-Lilie Il. first,
Samaritan second. StriugfellOw third
Time. 1:15 ID
Sixth race six furlones-Blzzard first,
George c. second, Major Thornton third.
Time, "a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
Champion Pigeon Shot Beaten.

LARCHMONT, n. T.. Feb. 14-Georee
Paul Work, of the Larchmont Yacht
ClGb. to-day defeated f. ID. Fulford. the
worlds professional champion pigeon
shot. In a match at the club grounds.
Mr.. Work killed SIS birds out of 100. Full
ford killed 81. The match was the first
Of series of three which will be de-
cided at the club grounds this week
The match was for $3.50 4 side. The con-
ditiCns were thirty yards rise, and sixty
yards boundary. The match was shot
under the modified Hurlingham rules.
The race was a keen and exciting one
throughout. At one time it locked as If
Fulford would be an easy winner. Then
he missed couple of easy shots. and
Work caught him. He managed 10 get
the lead again ,and lost 1t after they had
remained tied for nearly forty birds.
Fuiford could not shoot at losing race.
He lost his nerve when Mr.. Work tied
him, and making a clean break Of twelve
birds, the amateur won.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
GARDyER GEfs TWO YEARS.
His Attorneys Charged by the Recorder
with Unbecoming Conduct.


NEW YORK. Feb. 1L-Charles W.
Gardner. the chief detective of Or. Park
bursts Society, who was convicted
Of attempting TO extort money from Lille
Clifton. keeper CT a discrderly house, was
sentcrced to two years al hard labor in
the State pris on by Recorder Smith In
the general sessions this morning.
After Gardner was led away a dramatic
scene was enacted In the courtroom. Re
cordcr Smith requested LAWYERS Gor and
Jerome, who conducted Gardners de-
Tense. To be seated as he had something
TO say 10 them. lie told them that during
the trial they were guilty. Of unbecon-
Ing conduct, and he would at once pro-
coed 10 investigate what punishment
should be inflicted upon them The Re
corder rec'ted the charges he would pre-
fer against them from a type written
affidavit. and dwelt upon the insolent re-
marks Of the counsel When the Re-
cOrder had finished Mr.. Jerome arose and
said he tad closely followed the speci-
tcatioas and presented his sincere apology
70 the court Here Lawyer Jerome broke
down and tears rolled down bis cheeks
Mr.. Con then arose and reiterated Nr
Jeromes apology. He said that he had
no, intended 70 be offensive to the cosrt
He asked for the privilege OF counsel and
requested that the matter be postponed
The Recorder said he would put the hear
Ing down for next Monday. and would
serve each with copy of the charges.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
PANTOCRhTTC BILLS.
Forty-SIx Ludicrous Measures Introduced
In the House.


In the House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. A.-If the forty
six Hills introduced In the House to-day
by Mr.. Miller Dem, Wis., should be-
come laws. Pantocracy would be firmly
established in this country, and what
the author calls the reign OF justice
would be inaugurated.
All of these bills were drawn by James
s. Cowdon, OF Virginia, and are social
istic in their character and provide for
the Government control of pretty much
everything that can be controlled, and
some things that cannot be. Thirty-seven
departments, each TO be presided over
by a secretary, are provided for. The
author does not overlook the establish
ment OF Il secretary Of fluids. forces,
fairs. lectures, amusements, etc. The
comfort OF the general public is to be
provided for by department of public
health. their cleanliness enforced by a
department of public baths, and their
clothing washed through the medium OF
a department Of public laundries Mr..
Cowdon does not appear TO have forgotten
anything in his pantocratic plan for re-
modelling the Government, and by means
Of general legislation he regulates the
limit OF wages and labor, establishes a
new system of taxation, creates a civil
and criminal code commission, regulates
marriage and divorce. provides for public
improvements in Washington that would
bankrupt the Government for years to
come, and lastly abolishes the army and
navy. wipes out the pension laws. and
changes the name of the United states OF
America 10 that Of the United states or
the Earth"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
SUMMING UP RESUMED.
LAWYER HARRISON CONCLUDES HIS
PLEA roR THE PRIs0SER.
Judge blackwell. Also for tho DEFENSE
Follows-A Pathetic Scene IN
the Court-RooD.

pANyII,LE. VA. Feb. B.-Speciai'--
nh. celebrated Clark trial is dragging It's
slow length along towards the end Inc
court house was packed agnin To-Day VIII"
..oor,o who are anxious 10 hear every
.ord Of the argument. and twenty or
,,,rtv women had seats in the court
room. Clarks' wife and sister were again
with him. and in the afternoon CLARK ,
little girl, about six years old' came !"
IVA cot No in her fathers lap. The pris-
oner kissed the little girl tenderiy anu
went as II his heart would break: me
mother. too buried her face In heT ha''dS
and wept. -, D
At the opening Of the court MT. D. \.
Harrison, for the defe0se, resulneu N's
argument where he left of yesterday "hu
ussaiIed the dying statement OF Mohe'-.
Je said he would not and could no, eha' ss
that Moffett would knowingly utter IN
untruth. but he argued from the evidence
OF The doctors that Moffett could not De
On his rght mini when the staten mt was
taken. and then proceeded to show ~hefe-
In u was at variance with the testimony
OF living witnesses.
Mr.. Harrison spoke four and three
quarter hours to-day. which. add d to the
two hours he consumed yesterday male
a speech of nearly seven hours. me
theory ne built up was justifable homi-
eide. claiming that Moffett had perse-
cuted Clark by publicly insulting MIN
and publishing him as whiskylte. one
horse lawyer. man OF bad character, &c.
Judge J. ID. Blackwell followed Mr.. Har-
rison for the defense, and had not fin
ished his speech at the hour of adjourn
ment.
II is probable that the case Will go TO
the Jury tomorrow night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
THE COMMITTEE REMOVES An OLD
BONE OF CONTENTION.
A Bill to Create New County to be known
~ Ransom-Scveral Important
Bills Passed.

RALEIGH, N c.. Feb. H.-special.-
The joint legislative committee on state
printing decided this evening to let out
the printing to the firms OF f. NJ. Uzzeh
and Edwars 6 Broughton, OF this city,
at the actual cost or at fifteen per cent
less than the price heretofore paid. This
action does away with the public printer
and his bonus and aboiishes what has
long been a bone of contention between
newspapers at the State capital. besides
saving the taxpayers OF the State about
$500 per year.
Among the important bills introduced
to-day in the Senate were: To establish
the new county Of Ransom. OF parts OF
Stokes and Surry, with Elkin as the
county seat to amend the present law
in regard to the crime Of criminal assault
Bills passed the Senate to incorporate
the Columbia. Charlotte and Winston rail-
road to authorize the Governor to appoint
a Judge TO hold any court Of the State In
the case OF sickness or other disability
of the presiding Judge. There was much
discussion upon the resolution ordering
the Secretary Of State to furnish each
member of the Legislature with free
copies OF the Colonial records, several
Senators taking the position that the
members would be criticised for voting
such costly gift TO themselves. The
resolution finally failed to pass by a
vote OF II to q.
Bills were introduced In the House to-
day TO require listing Of solvent credits
for taxation: to incorporate the Durham
and Charlotte Railroad Company. and TO
amend the corporation laws Of North
Carolina.
Most OF the day was consumed In debate
upon the proposed changes in the Home
stead law Of the State, which upon final
vote failed TO pass The House passed
a bill to make the law allowing persons
10 change their names TO apply to those
under twpnty-one wears of age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
REMARKABLE OPERATION.
Tumor Severed From the Heart In
Stokes County.

WINSTON, y. c., Feb. 1i.-Special.-
News was received here to-day Of very
remarkable surgical operation performed
in Stokes county. A prominent citizen
who had been suffering for some time
with a large tumor in the left side, de-
cided to call in physician, who upoE
opening his side found the tumor 10 be
closely connected with the mans heart
by an artery, through which the blood
circulated freely. BY means Of small
cord. the doctor gradually stopped the
circulation from the heart to the tumor,
until II was completely shut off He then
waited and carefully watched the results
for half an hour. after which he again
went to work. and in one and three
fourth minutes, severed the artery, took
the tumor from the man. cos ID and
sewed up the mans side. The thmor was
) IA inches in diameter am 1-2 inches
'ong, ana lpon close EXAMINATION was
found to contain perfect heart with all
its valves and appliances in perfect work
Ing cider. The doctor has preserved it
and will sent il to New York. 1t is re-
regarded by every one who has seen II
as che of the most wond erfui freaks of
nature upon record. The man from whom
the tumor was removed had been unable
to work for more than year, but Is now
able to walk about. and the indications
are that he will soon be well nan.
A quiet marriage vas celebrated here
10 day. The contracting parties were
Miss Lizzie Wall and Mr.. l.. +. Gorrel1.
The groom is one Of Winston's prominent
business men, being a member of the
large leaf tobacco firm Of higgins 4 Cor
rell. Ate. the marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Gorrell left for the eastern part of the
State TO visit relatives Of the groom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
Pulaski Notes.

PULASKI. VA. Feb. H-speeial.-
This is Valentines day and strange 10
say there Is not one for sale In all Pulaski.
Our merchants just forgot to order Them
as l understand.
County court adjourned to-day. after
an eight day session. Many OF our law
yers are now attending Wythe Circuit
Court. the winter term OF which began
on yesterday. Judge Williams had been
holding a special term OF this court since
the LIST of January. all OF which was de-
voted TO the chancery docket.
Some of our farmers have been unfor-
tunate enough to lose a number Of young
lambs, while others report unusual good
luck with theirs.
The recent soaking rains have been
highly appreciated by land owners. The
roads, however. are in fearful condition.
Owing TO pressing business engage
ments OF those who expected to go as
delegates. our Young Mems Christian
Association will not be represented at the
Norfolk convention, though the interest
In the Association is now greater than
ever before in its history.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
OFFICERS ELECTED
For the Petersburg Gas-Light Company
Reforms i'm Church Marriages.


PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. 1.--Special.-
Jack Moody, a colored deck hand on the
steamer S. A. Mccall. plying between Pc
tersburg and Norfolk, got his foot caught
between the cleat of the boat ana rope
while the steamer was turning around at
her wharf In this city this morning, ana
the strain was so great that his foot ana
part Of his ankle was cut off as COM
pletely as II 1t had been done with
knife Moody's place OF residence is
Claremont on James river.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Petersburg Gaslight Company was
held at the Office Of the company at noon
to-day, when the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: President,
John G.. Dunn; Directors. DR.. II. c. Leigh,
Captain w. Gordon McCabe. Captain n.
r. Patteson, Jr., and Messrs. David Dun
Top and John McGill; Superintendent and
Treasurer, w. II. Baxter. The usual re-
ports were received. read and filed.
At a meeting of the Pastors Association
OF Petersburg. held last evening. the sub
1ect discussed was Needed Reforms in
Church Marriages" After an interesting
discussion. participated in by all the min
listers present. the following resolution
was adopted:
Whereas, much disorder often occurs
at pubic marriages IN the churches OF
our city,
Resolved. That II is the sense Of this
Ministers Association that the coDsti-
tuted authorities of our churches should
take proper steps to secure order and de-
corum at each church wedding.
The delegates from Petersburg to the
Young Mems Christian Association State
Convention. which meets in Norfolk to-
morrow. are: +. l.. Cleveland, general
secretary Of the Young Mems Christian
Association. of this city and Messrs.
Luther Hudgins. Edward Strailman. S. s.
Snyder Dennie Parkinson, Simon Seward,
Robert Morgan. Merritt Lear, c. d. Tins
ley, L. l.. Marks and Herbert Arlington.
Mr.. John Peterson Piummer. formerly
of Petersburg, but now of Lynchburg,
and Miss Anne Blanche Stracham. of
this city. were married 'o-day. The cere-
mony was performed at the residence
OF the brides mother. on Pine street. Rev.
y. a. Goodwin and Rev. John Rdout
officiated. Mr.. and Mrs Plummer left for
Lynchburg, from which place they VIII
80 to Atlanta, Ga, on a bridal tour.