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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-02
TIE rlMEs-RrcHMoND VA FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1894
,u.ra .,a tho time be increased

twenty-five and the ti'ne ~ eaSea
Can,ain r y Raylor thought 1t would
be q great expense 10 ~. ana
practically mean new SUI u me
number OF acres should ps edsed
much below one hundred 49, a.
After detailed statement u W ABEL
the other member Of the ouiihit-
tee. COL Boykin. declared ils .."ulness
70 make the number OF acres N''' INSTEAD
OF hundred.
Mr.. Cooke thought the com'nlss'oners
should report back 10 the couI' their
evidence and let the court determine
finally what was the natural rochs.
Col. Boykin deemed the susse s'lon
unwise, being DESTROYS TO have we new
survey in keeping with the SANE recently
completed. whore the commissioners mad
to point out the rocks TO the surveyor
Mr.. Pretlow, of Southampton anu sen
ator Little participated in the uepaie'
and the latter spoke n support VI MS
amendment.
Col. Boykin reiterated that nc was
not welded to the time nor 10 the ayiease'
but no had drawn the bill to heip the
interests OF the tonguemen as nun as
possible u was for the committee 70
fix the details Of the bill.
The, bill was finally passed Dy' 'he
Chair stating that two gentlemen 'aa
telegraphed that they would ne mere To-
day to give their views. and II was 'e-
cided that the final meeting be heiu IN
the Senate chamber next Thursday even
ing at s o'clock
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Among the Well-kn0Nn diseases vho-a
bacterial origin is already placed hnt0nl
reasonable doubt are erysinclas. rh......
lpsls, diptAcria tctanus. typhoid f.t.r
cfoupous pneumonia, ADD influenza. Th.
facts discovered regarding some of fh...
during the past fifteen years are plna..
the strangest of tho true fairy tales. .f
modern science. For example. The mler.-
cocus Of croup0us pneumonia. as discover.
ed by Dr. Stcnbers. turks in the mouth
ana IS harmless there, awaiting as d.
were an opportunity when condition a.
lowered vitality OF the system. as from
exposure 10 cold. shall enable 10 to take
up its active abode in the lungs. and De-.
sin development whose results viii Is
manifest IN an Inflammation of those or.
gans. Again, II appears that the bacillus
OF tetanus, or l0ckjaw. Is abundant olcrt-
where in the soil. and may rest on iha
surface OF tho human body or lee taken
into the stomach without producing lnIa-
ry. Even on the surface of an open
wound II cannot develop, it being one nf
the bacteria that cannot grow ia Oh.
presence OF free oxygen But IL intrOIu.-
ed into a deeper wound away from fho
air IL may develop rapidly. and produce
the painful and often fatal disease tetI-
nus. Thus is explained the fact. always
before a mystery, that even slight AMI
seemingly insignificant puncture wounds
are more likely TO produce this diseas.
than are open LESSONS that otherwise ars
far more serious.
IL is an interesting and highly sugges-
tive fact, as showing the power ol lr-
sistance OF the human body under normal
conditions, that a Lacterum capable of
producing such 4 disease as this may na
SO abundant all about us. and yct so
infrequently find opportunity Tor malls.
nant activity. But the same thng gD-
pears 10 be true in 81 alter or less de-
gree OF all the other bacteria that may
develop in the human body. Even when
introduced into the body they are harm
less unless they find the conditions there
favorable 10 their development. Thus
there are probably very few persons who
have not at one time or another inhaled
the bacillus OF tuberculosis or its spores.
but the lungs Of only the relatively Jew
furnish a favorable soil for IT'S develop
ment. These susceptible persons develop
the disease; the others are said % lo
immune as regards this particular hacil-
lus. But susceptibility and immunity ere
relative terms. and a person whose fls-
sues at one time resist the mlcrObe may
at another time succumb 70 IL. The exact
nature Of the inherent vitality" which
we are accustomed 10 speak OF as giving
the tissues power 20 resist the micro-or-
gansms we understand as little as ~
ancestors understood the real cause .f
the contagious diseases. Perhaps the mi
will help 10 onlighton as IN fhl.
regard in the next half-century. -Hat-
pers Weekly.
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VIRGINIA NOTES

The Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany has had a suit instituted against it
Tor $1,000 in Tazewell county by the adj
ministratOr of Miss Smoot. The intestate
was killed last fall while OH one of the
bridges Of the company.
Senator Hunton has recommended Col.
Delaware kemper. formerly OF Alexandria.
for the vacant consulate at Annoy, China.
The Colonel, it will be remembered. won
his spurs at Vienna. where with his bat
terry, In the first year Of the war, he
brought 20 grief General Schenk $ famous
accommodating expedition on a railroad
train, accompanied by brass band.
The nomination and election to Congress
OF Capt 5. 8. Turner has ensured 10 this
district an excellent representative lie
was brave Confederate soldier, and has
served his party with fidelity aud ability
His kindness Of heart is equal 10 his
courage. and his character without stain.
Winchester Times.
The United States will he represented at
the capital Of Bolivia by a very radiant
gentleman, namely, Col. Thomas Moon
light, Of Kansas. 1t is to be hoped that he
Will not endeavor 10 shed HIGHT upon the
affairs OF Bolivia. as did Harry NJ.
Smythe upon Haiti. lie should shine
great DEAL talk little, and write less. If
he don't want his light put out by Grover.
Roanoke Record.
The Populsts held q conference in
Richmond yesterday at which steps were
taken to reorganize the party for a vigor
GUS fight In the coming congressional
campaign There has Been some talk of
the Republicans IpaSing an organized
effort in three or1our districts at least.
1t is quite prsoable however that the
Populists and Republicans will have a
thorough understanding for without this
they can accomplish nothing With n fu-
siops ticket they can make It lively for
the Democrats in several districts.-Iioan-
oAe World.
Elr. Cabell is on the right track. His
bin ought to pass without a dissenting
vote. The people of the United States
have been subjected and are still subject
Cd TO great Inconvenience and no little
loss by reason of the diversity Of laws
relative TO the descent and division OF
property. and other matters connected
Herewith. But the diversity Of laws with
regard TO divorce leads to The greatest
confusion ana scandal. The laNily of the
divorce laws OF Dakota has given that
state an unenNiablc notoriety. other
States. are but little behind Dakota in
this regard. and the necessity far reform
Of some kind Is universally admitted. The
Federal Government can do nothing in
the direction OF relief, for marriage ana
divorce lie beyond the province Of the
general Government. The State alone has
Jurisdiction in this neutrality-suspicious.
Advance.
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u. & o. EXTENSION.
From Lexington to Rosnoke-Gossip About
the Tenth District Contrst.

LEXINGTON. VA, Feb. 1.-Special.-
Tne following is an extract from an edi-
toriai which will appear I'M to-nights
Eockbridgc County News: "Thc County
News IA prepared to state upon good au-
thorifv that the Baltimore ana ohio
Railroad Company has now under adj
yiscment The extension Of It's line from
Lexington TO Roanoke. The proposed Roa-
uoke and Northern, II built by Roanoke
people as now proposed. viii probably
stop At some point on the Chesapeake
ana Ohio, Inaccessible TO the Baltimore
and Ohio. II the Baltimore and Ohio
viii undertake 20 extend its road, the
Roanoke and Northern viii not be built.
and the announcement what Roanoke and
SIS citizens propose 10 give 10 the Roanoke
and Northern will be given to the Balti-
more and Ohio road, for Roanoke wants
n connection with both the Baltimore and
Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio
There is nothing new i'm the congress
sional outlook for the Tenth district, so
far as / can see and hear from this end
OF the shoe string"
The statements that have been going
the rounds Of the Virginia press TO the
effect trat Gen. fitzhugh Lee was a
candidate for the nomination against Hon.
Harry Tucker, or any one else, in this or
thority. as happen to know OH the very
best authority. Gen. Lee has never been,
nor will he be. in the sense Of seeking
the place. a candidate for Mr. fuckers
place. that may be depended on. IL, in
the event that he should be called on TO
take the STANDARD OF Democracy in this
district. he may be depended on TO take
II. and I'm the future, as in the past, do
his whole duty TO Virginia and her every
interest.
Some think that the nominating con-
vention in this district next summer will
be confronted with a more serious puzzle
tran the late Harrisonburg Democratic
due 10 the possibility OF can
didates for the nomination from ALL or
nearly all, of the counties In the district,
and that the man who Will be nominated
will be a compromise man. and one that
Will not be known i'm the convention as Il
candidate. Unless Such a contingency
arises then Gen. Lee viii be the men on,
whom all can center.
The friends of Cod s. H. Letcher have
announced him u candidate, and the
friends OF Hon. w. A. Anderson are try
ing 10 induce him 10 make light for the
nomination, but so far they have not
made any Roadway in thathiirection. Tneu
we hear of capt }. A. Ii. lcigxatt. OF
fotetourt: Hon. Pinisney Jones' of High
land; Flood, of ADe0inattox; and Tucker.
OF Augusta. and there VIII no doubt he
others. East % the ridge. there Is senator
berry, or y ,.iherst; and casl<ie, Of Nelson.
bath has It's McAihster, who may enter
the nsh< Tor the honors If nothing more.
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llecornfiops i'm Purrr

The art Of fasbiorins by hand dainty
ana elaborate novelties IN fancy papers
has been brought 20 a state nearly APP
preaching perfection by the Heaths.
Among their dainty fancies we lately
saw table laid for pink luncheon
The cover was of white crepe paper two
and half yaids wide. this fashion being
new THIS season. and the material coming
In all cOlors by the yard at $3.50 \ can
dclabrum OF cut glass formed the centre
piece with shades On pink crepe paper: AZ
two opposite corners stood pink and white
Dresden candlestlcks, each base concealed
by isuiiy pink paper covering; at another
corner was placed a delicate glass vase
holding branches of pink Japanese cherry
blossoms. while at the fourth was the
small bell OF Dresden. The table was
spread tor hostess and three guests. Al
each place was arranged the Dresden plate
with plnh dolly, "A menu card inscribed
with the lady's name. and ornamented
with pink. white and gold butterfly.
stood near one plate. while at the next
was laid tiny pink fan embellished with
white vioiets. the name inserted on a
bit OF bristol-board. A large bonbon bas-
ket OF white rope paper had a lining OF fril
led plnh-edged paper, three ropes serving
for handles, which were caught on top by
white satin ribbons and cluster of white
violets. Small borbonnieres had a butter
fly attached 10 each by a fine wire spiral;
the almond baskets were diminutive heart
shaped triiies of pink rope paper. flowers
and ribbon; while the fancy dessert cups
for holding an ice were varied in design
one representing a pink-tpped tulip. an
other fiuted cup. covered I'm rufiie Of
white and pink paper. and encircled by
a vine of morning-giories In tint carrying
out the general scheme of color This
same crepe paper is applied TO the drapery
OF Il toilet table illustrated. and is also
used in the fashioning OF sundry boxes.
trays, ana sSchets.
Shades for electric lights Stimulating
large tulips can be found In different
colors, white and cerise. rose or ricn
golden-yellow tipred with deep reds and
browns
unique srel'is Of rope is designed TO
NJ over a window or doorway; within
narrow wooden frame the ropes cross
diagonGlly back and forth. forming dia-
monde. ana over this network trail vipes
OF pink. purple. and white hand-painted
morning glories. the whole effect being
most srtistic.-Harpers Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-02
<1fR. DUPCI's APpOiSTuENR
Posimastsr- General sends In HIS Name ns
Pos.mrsior of Koennkc

ROANOKE. VA. Feb. 1.--Speical.-The
grand jury to-day found five indictments
against the Mechanics Social club for
selling liquor on Sunday.
A telegram was received to-day that
Henry Dupuy, who went 10 Aiken, 6. c.,
"a short time ago for his health. was very
low with consumption. His brothers,
Hon. w. r. and Judge J. y. Dupuy, left
Tonight for his bedside.
\ dispatch was received from Washing
ton this afternoon that the Postmaster
General had sent to The President for his
signature the appointment Of W. T..
Dupuy 10 be postmaster Of Roanoke
\ detective brought here to-day and
lodged I'm jail William Wright, a white
man, who Is wanted in West Nircinia
for robbery and at Winston. n. O.. for
the murder of Mary Gains in 1891. Wright
lived In Roanoke up TO a fcw lnontbs
ago. and has a sister here. lie was caught
between here and the North Carolina
line.
The remains of J. r. Pollard. who was
killed at Eclman Tuesday morning. were.
brought TO his farm. in this county. to-
day and buried. It was impossible TO get
a coffin al Eckman. ana the body came
here In a dry-goods box.
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TO AMEND THEM CHARTER.
The williamsburg Conncilfo Consider TINS
Question--A New Member.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. Feb. l-Spe-
cial.-At n meeting OF the Town Council
last night Mr.. Henry i. Smith. the
treasurer OF the College OF William and
Mary. was elected "A member or the
City School Board, vice a. Brooks. who
was rendered ineligible on account OF
accepting the position Of postmaster
The Council was in session until late
hour, and adjourned to meet again to-
night, 10 consider the advisabiiity or
asking the Legislature TO so amend the
charter OF our town so as TO allow the
Council 70 FIX the tax rate TO suit their
pleasure, In order 10 improve our town.
II the charter Is amended the question OF
issuing bonds for city purposes will then
be considered.
Mr. Thomas +. Houck. Of Algan, Mich.
was married yesterday afternoon at the
residence OF Mrs. Della Braithwate, to
Miss Elsie Helm, daughter Of Mr.. Gustav
Helm, OF Kings Creek Farm. In York
county. They left on the late train for
their western home amid the well wishes
OF large crowd OF friends for their
future welfare and happiness. The cerc-
mony was performed by Rev. w. +.
Davis. OF the NJ Il. church.
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Executive Clemency.

Governor OFerrall yesterday granted a
pardon 20 Charles Ellis (coloreD, VINO
had been convicted Of murder In the sec
ond degree and sentenced 10 seven years
Imprisonment in the penitentlary. The
pardon was granted for the following
reason: -,
..The convict has consumption, rapidly
advancing. and will soon die If confine-
ment IS continued. The pardon is recon-
mended by the superintendent and surgeon
to the penitentiary.'
Tne Governor also pardoued Henry Lee.
who in June, 1885. was convicted In the
stafford County Court Of horse stealing
and sentenced 20 eighteen years i'm
prisOnment. He is pardoned because he
is suffering from heart disease, with
dropsy. lie has only the merest chance
for improvement and that only temporary.
The crowded condition of the peni'entiary
has also been taken into consideration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-02
HANGED TILL NEAR DEAD
YEGRO TRAIN WRECKERS IAhE"
UUTOF PCLxSEI JAZZ BIZ A MOE
Bob and Sam Austin and Sandy Casey
kt,ung up TO Force Confession from
III, m-They Protest limos sncs.

PULASKI. VA. Feb. 1-Speciai.-Boo
and Sam. Austin and Sandy Casey. ali
colored men. suspected Of being Implicated
in the attempt OF wrecking OF pas
senger train on the Norfolk and Western
railroad on last Sunday night. were
brought here on yesterday and locked up
IN Jail. AT late hour Of the night twen-
ty-six masked men. having secured the
KEYS from the guard. entered the jail and
carried the prisoners into q neighboring
woodland and attempted 10 force COMES
sions from them By the process OF hanS-
ing almost to the death point
Assert Their Innoc-Dcs.
In each case they stoutly professed
their innocence. and were returned to jail.
locked in again. and the keys given 10 the
guard. Their necks show evidence OF
severe choking. and they complain to-day
Of considerable soreness.
Dulan. who was first arrested. VIII be
brought here tomorrow. and II IS said VIII
identify these parties as his accoinpiices.
III, ask. Il Mn Umkn WI.
There is not even a conjecture as to
who the masked men were. There was no
suspicion Of any such thing on yesterday.
and the work was so quietly done that
nothing was known Of it until this morn
ing.
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DEPREDAIIoys or oYsrER BEDS.
Complaints of Eastern Shore Men-Dr.
Eledsoe in Northampton

CAPE CHARLES. VA. Feb. Especial.
Mr. James Fox. OF cuiiford. Accomac
county. died OF heart disease few days
ago.
The oyster men OF Accomac and North
ampion counties are svery greatly exer-
ciscd over some depredations On their
oyster beds. ana have made application
Tor police boat 10 protect them
Mr.. w. \. Jacobs, near here. captured an
immense gray eagle a few days ago that
measured : ~ feet from tip TO tip.
Capt q. A. browne, a prominent citizen
or this county. has been appointed 10
solicit contributions on the Eastern Shore
Of Virginia by the Ladies' Auxiliary COM
mittee OF II. T.. Lee Camp, No. l. c. ".
for the benefit OF widows and children OF
Confederate veterans In and around Rich
n,ond. Their solicitation encompass pro-
visions and clothing, all OF which will
be transported free Of charge by the rail-
roads.
On account OF the mild winter ana scar
city OF orders the oyster business at this
point u not progressing very well this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-02
Tokens of Esteem.

At the banquet given by Messrs. john
b. Cary Il sons Wednesday night at
Rutgers, to the Virginia ana Nor'h
Carolina agents OF the Northwestern
Mutual Insurance Company gold watcn
was presented to Mr.. Louis I. Dobie or
Suffolk. as the agent doing the largest
amount of business in the past year, ana
a solid gold seal ring to capt DaVlu
Humphries. OF Norfolk. as the representa-
tive doing the next largest amount OF
business.
THE agents presented Col. Cary with
q handsome pair of gold embossed cuff
buttons AS an indication Of their adj
rniration for that gentleman. The presen-
tation was made through MIR. Dobie.
Mr.. T.. \. Cary was tho recipient OF
very Beautiful bronze clock by the same
representatives OF the Northwestern
through Mr. Dance, OF Danville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-02

c<pr soxz. or THE wy/xDorr1
rxxxs CHANCE or THE ROANOKE
Delegations Of Norfolk foi'f'c's"' 70 ~
-Thev are Expsctedto Tell
IN. Legislators what their city Needs

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 1.-spec'a''@''
~ u crowel. OF Newport News 100"
charge OF the affairs of the oi' Do-
,o,n,ou steamship Company IN thN Guy
,h,s morning as agent. Mr.. croweh had
hccn agent OF the company at newport
News since the founding OF that town.
cant. James M. Gallagher. the former
aee,t win leave for New York in n few
DAYS TO take charge OF a new department
relating to the southern business
Promotions of Officers.
Cant. Boaz. formerly commander OF
the Myandottc, has taken charge OF the
Roanoke, I'm place OF Capt. Hniphef''
who goes TO Chester, Pa, to look aiteF
the finishing OF the Jamestown, when
nn nil command. The vessel will be
completed about the 1st Of March. Capt.
Elakcman has been appointed captain OF
the Wyandottc These changes are said
10 be promotions.
The CORPORATION Court OF Norfolk IS
engaged I'm the trial OF the case OF slmp-
son against The Postal Telegraph COM
pany. The plaintiff asks damages on
account OF an error In the TRANSMISSION
of n message The plaintiff claims that
The answer came SIZE. when II should
have been Si.25. lie purchased ana
lost money. hence the suit
The body OF the negro man who COM
ritted suicide last night by jumping from
the ferry boat City OF Norfolk has not
been found. lie was from Weldon, ~ G.,
but his name could not be learned. Those
who saw him when he jumped say that
II was a clear case OF suicide. The boat
was about the middle of the river, and
he went down before the boats could be
lowered.
Politicians Coming Here.
At least two delegations OF prominent
politicians will leave for Richmond TO-
morrow morning To appear before the
Committee on Elections to urge the APP
pointment OF certain gentlemen upon The
Electoral Board of Norfolk. They viii
he able to tell the Legislature what Nor
folk needs.
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MIR. STOKES "FUTURITY."
MS DOGS CIPIURE THE BTG MONTY
IT NEW ALBANf, MISS.
Bsssie shoupe and Ailene Easily Dispose
CApabiiities-rhe Other Winners.

NEW ALBANY. MISS, Feb. The
Futurity Stake of the Blue Ridge Ken
nels was begun and finished to-day. The
judges were Major j. NJ. Taylor, Of New
York; w. y. J. Nesbitt, OF Chesterfield.
Miss, and Colonel b. Waters. OF Chicago.
There was gOodly attendance Of specta-
tors and keen interest was manifested
In the competition.
Prizes: 800 to the first. 500 TO the
second, and 500 to the third, 500 to the
fourth, and 800 TO each OF the breeders
OF the winners of the first. second. and
third prizes out OF ffty-three nominal
lions there were but ten starters, VIZ:
Bessie Shoupe, May Early, Sadie X.
Tea Tray, Collie White, Columbia, Hop
per Queen. Nellie Gladstone, Livingston
and Allene.
Bessie Shoupc's Fine " ork.
Bessie Shoupe easily disposed Of May
Early, and showed excellent capabili-
ties. Sadie r. had no difficulty in beating
Tea Tray In a good working heat. Co
lumbia outworlSed Collie White and van
quished her. Hopper Queen and Nellie
Gladstone ran a very ordinary heat.
Allene showed excellent merit in her
heat with Livingstone. far out-classins
the latter. In a closely contested heat
Sadie X. had a slight advantage over
Columbia, both. however. doing good
work. Bessie Shoupe and Allene ran an
excellent heat. each displaying wide range
speed and skillful point work on birds. be-
sides good finding capacities.
III Purses Awarded.
The purses were awarded as follows:
First. c. T. Stokes Bessie Shoupe: second.
same owner, Aliene; third, Bob Coopers'
Sadie Ross; fourth. c. f. Hartnet's CO.
lumbia
The trials Of the Southern Field-Trial
Clubs begin here next Monday. There Is
prospect Of a successful meeting. Birds
are moderately plentiful.
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Arrest OF Two Nccros at Napassas-Com-
mffted 20 he Grand jury.

MANASSAS. Jan. 31.-Special.-Ben.
White and Jim Robinson Doth coloreD
were arrested to-day on warrants charging
them with an infamous crime They had
a preliminary hearing before Mayor II. III.
Lion. who committed them TO jail TO
await action Of the grand jury. 1t seems
that this crime was committed on the
18th instant, and that one OF the parties.
Jim Robinson, was fully identified with
it. and that the authorities have kept him
Swallowed and dld not arrest him I'm order
to catch the other party also. White was
suspected as the other man, and to-day
made confession before the Mayor.
Mrs. He1in. a willow. about twenty-five
years old, and Mrs. Elliott, young mar
ried woman, are the victims. The two
negroes entered the house wnere the two
ladies were about J. o'clock at night and
while the male portion Of the family were
absent.
These two families are highly respected
In the county.
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IN MENOHT or PROF. WHITE.
Washington and Lee Closed Yssterday-Mr.
Ean. fuckers Addre =

LEXINGTON. VA. Feb. Especial
Washington and Lee University was
closed to-day. ell academic duties be-
ing suspended for the day as a mark Of
respect to the memory Of the late Pro-
fessor James J. White. Chair Of Greek,
who died last May. AS a further testi-
monial 10 his memory, John Randolph
Tucker, IL. D., Dean Of the Law Faculty.
delivered an address in the University
Chapel before large audience. on the
life and character Of the late Professor.
The address was one Of Or. fuckers
ah.est efforts