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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
COMPL1INING or DTSCRIMIyATION
The Joint COMMITTEE OF the General As
sembly - cline % Takeac ion

The two Committees Of the Senate and
the House on Roads and Internal Navi-
cation held joint session In the Senate
chamber yesterday afternoon. with Or.
Thomas II. Barnes, of Nansemond, in the
chair.
me object Of the joint session was the
consideration Of a resolution introduced
In both houses in reference To certain
alleged unjust discrimination against the
Richmond and Petersburg. the Petersburg
and Weldon and the Norfolk and Caro-
lima railroads.
Mr. Cooke Of Norfolk. stated that the
resolution had been introduced az the re-
quest Of the several exchanges of Norfolk,
who claimed that unjust Determinations
had been made by the three. companies
against the port Of Norfolk. He did not
know anything personally about the mat
ter, and he therefore submitted a report
OF proceedings held in Norfolk recently
on the matter An attempt had been
previously made by the Railroad Com
missioner 10 settle the matter. but the
| latter had come 70 the conclusion that
nothing could be done.
Colonel Elliott. the president Of the Nor
| folk and Carolina and of the Wilmington
| and Weldon railroad appeared before the
! committees and complained OF the grave
| charges made. and which were without
| prOVOcatiOu. He also complained that his
/ side had been in attendance on several
/ occasions, but that the Cotton Exchange
! Of Norfolk, which had made the charges,
| had failed 10 be represented.
Mr. Cooke explained that he was the
| representative Of the Exchange.
Colonel Elliott set forth that the charges
made by the Cotton Exchange were TO
the effect that the freight rates for cotton
| were lower over the Wilmington and Wei
don road than over the Norfolk and caro-
! lima road 10 Norfolk. Both roads were
| entirely separate from each other. al
though they belonged TO what was called
| the Atlantic Coast Line system. IL was
| further charged that the discrimination
would destroy Norfolk and Portsmouth
as a cotton port. His company had spent
/ s. 900 900 IN building 100 miles OF railroad
| so as 10 reach Norfolk, and the work had
| hardly been completed when these charge,
had been made. and yet the people oi
| Norfolk had not contributed "a single dol
lar for the construction OF the road. Inc
complaints made were against road
which was only running in North caro-
| lima.
After some further discussion. during
which it became apparent that the Legs
lature Of Virginia had no jurisdiction il
the matter. il was decided on motion ol
Senator EchOls. TO postpone ..ie tufthei
consideration Of the matter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20

the Fire Commissioners. and others who
helped the late workingmen by giving
them employment on the building.
Two long tables, laden with all pala-
table delicacies. the Howitzer band dis
c1ursng patriotic strains, and many
silver tongued candidates and prominent
municipal officials giving feast OF rea-
son and logic, and the brilliant scene Is
outlined.
Mr. ID. c. Richardson. chairman Of the
occasion and also toast-master. presided
with his usual grace. not only in his
able address in behalf Of the carpenters
engaged on the new City Hall. but also
in his polished introductions Of the differ
ent speakers Of the evening. Mr.. Geo.
y. Davis. in a brief, eulogistic talk. pre-
sented the claims Of the painters. lie
ably portrayed the beauty and honor OF
that profession from the rough smearer
OF the rough wall. to the graduate of the
Academic ROyale." who hold the artls-
tic eye I'm spell-bound admiration. Col.
Cutshaw was the next speaker. He cited
the city Hall as monument TO genius,
honesty, and perseverance. RE also paid
a most deserved compliment 10 the
workingmen, by whose arduous labor It
was built
Mr.. II. NJ. Smith. who answered the
toast of Labor" was not backward in
impressing upon the assemblage the cred
1t deserved by all the branches OF honest
labor. who through seven long years
have toiled faithfully to erect the hall
that shall stand as long as time, q
monument to a city so deserving OF
monuments. Judge b. r.. Wexford fol-
lowed Mr. Smith with an interesting
speech. He. by polished SMILES drawn
from the classics. made his deductions
point in every instance to the well merit
ed ana deserved laudation not only Of
the city Hail. but also to those engaged
In the building Of it, other prominent
officials and candidates made interest
/ Ing speeches.
The Howitzer band played many popu-
lar airs that were much appreciated and
Loudly applaudod. The following commit
tee on arrangements deserve great cred
II for the successful manner in which
| they conducted NEST successful enter
tainment: John Moody Jacob Deitrick
John r. Goddin. Joseph Anderson, Ro-
land Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
The Schubert Qunrtette.

An immense crowd gathered in the Mo
Fart Academy last night 10 heSr tne
seven hundred and ffty-second concert OF
tho association. Those who came late had
to stand or go home. and most of them
preferred TO stay and hear the Schubert
Quartette.
The feature Of the musicale was the
,soiin nlaving of Miss Bertha l.. Clark.
Her rendition of the Verdi-Alard "Rego-
letto" was a piece Of artistic work which
received the enthusiastic commentator
Of the music-lovers present Werts Old
sope, .rSellie Gray" and Geibee's SILVER
Moonlight" which were wen rendered by
The ouartette got round of applause
that made the supports OF the Academy
tremble. These concerts become more anc
more popular. and If the crowd continues
10 increase the music committee OF the
Mozart Association will have to get a
larger auditorium for the holding OF th'
musicales. The next attraction Is the
Wilczek Concert Company, which Is toe
well known TO need an advance notice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
The TIMEs-RlCHMoND. VA. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20 1884,

up inc arguments on which the eSemp-
"v"s are based one by one anu u,sposlhs
a., "'''l IN convincing man".'' iie was
''suenen TO with close atteh,'on.
ms argument in favor OF '''e plii was
magnificent ana has not been excelled by
any speech I'm the Senate TINS session. lie
Invited criticism and questions. and
answered all Interruptions completely.
Much OF his speech was IN the shape
OF legal argument and a treatise on the
legal aspect Of the question. Starting
with the assertion that thousands upon
thousands Of men were annually sacrificed
for the want Of legislation ne pfieiy ex-
planned the PURPOSES Of the Dill and called
especial attention TO the iact that IL was
not aimed at railroads as railroads, but
only 10 the GENERATING part OF them. and
not the Offices or Workshops lie dis
cussed the old fellow-serNaht laws, ana
demonstrated that they "eie mace nhder
conditions which have ei'hey chahgeu'
and with IL that the Jus'neSS anu heces-
sity OF them had also chane'' ~ mus
trated the uniustness OF vi, P'eSrh' Ia"
by a case In which nne", u
n train was ,brovn from the track by the
negligence - a evitchman, and the sena-
tor could reco,,er for his Injury and the
porter could not.
Senator Harrison here asked II the law
NJ Vircl,fa IA not now hold railroads
responsible unless the employe hurt was
of the same class as the one that caused
the injury.
Senator Mc1lwaine cited single case
I'm which - r'os 80 decided, but said II
had sine -, totally abrogated. and IT
was al lese, a matter Of grave doubt.
In the discussion OK the point that the
amount NJ risl, IS considered by imp'ica-
tion rrbo, ~ contract is made between
the railroads and the employees. he quoted
from tho renorts Of the Railroad Commits
sion. showing that hremen who ran the
same risk as an engineer received on Ger
tain Virginia railroads from nlnety-eisht
cents 10 $50 per day ana sald that II
anything was allowed for LIABILITY 10 IN
jury out OF that sum they "ouiu nave
to do the labor for nothihs.
That the passenger might sue ~ -
cover damages when the employe cahho'
do So because Of an implied contract
when. under the law Of the lana ne can
not make an express contract 10 ie''e''
the CORPORATION from the hdpin'y.
Mr.. McIlwaine also sho"eu '"a' w
Democratic party under us ha'onai p'dt
form was committed 70 MAKE laws j
Congress for the protection oil the h''
and limb of railroad employees ana hau ar
raigned the Republican party for not nav
ing done so.
In closing he made beautiful and clio
quent appeal for the protection OF IN
rights of the railroad laborers and thei
widows and orphans. He quoted iron
authorities to show that Germany' france
England and a number OF the mice
States had done away with the fellow
servant law.
Mr.. McIlwaine modcstly disciaimed an!
credit for the bill. and said it Was draw
by Judge T.. c. Bufks and based on IN
law as it now exists in Iowa. lie PAID
high tribute TO Judge Burks, ana eA
messed the wish that If the bin was pass
ed it should be forever known as tn
Burks bill.
At 2 o'clock the Senate took a recess
until Il. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
The Great American Liner New York.

Quite a number Of Our citizens took
advantage OF the Chesapeake ana ono ono
special rates to Newport News SUNDAY
and were greatly pleased with tnelr
min. The eXcursonists were permitted
10 20 aboard the New York ana every
facility was furnished for seeing TINS
great ship from top To bottom,
the hnishings and construction OF the
New York are exceedingly artistic. me
III roof with delicately stained glass,
sdGs a most pleasing effect. In the
hall Is a balcony beautifully hnlsn,ea'
which is occupied by the orchestra. Alto
eether. the New York IL wonder III
sIze finish. and other particulars. and a
visit TO her is well worth the time ana
money. o.s Dauoa,,
comnanv will sell special tickets on
T Hp February 22d Washington 5
birthday, from Richmond Snd 10 s5 S sS psnd
these tickets will be honored for return
from Old Point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
A Small Fire.

About : o'clock yesterday afternoon an
alarm of fire was turned in from box
No IL corner Main and Twelfth streets.
The fire was located in Anderson's print
inc office underneath the American Hotel.
The blaze was extinguished before any
injury had been done and before the ar
rival OF the apparatus.
The alarm turned in from Station 10 at
9.27 o'clock last night was caused by a
fire on the premises of Mr. William DICK.
inson at the foot Of Fulton Hill. About
three hundred dollars damage was zone
TO the roof Of his dwelling ana an au-
iOining shed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
The Fulton Democrats.

rhc Eulton Democratic Club held a
worry large and enthusiastic meeting IN
Donohue's Hall last night. The nan
Was crowded T. the limit. and much IN
terest was manifested In the meeting.
capt r. L. Frayser made an interesting
nounced himself n candidate 'or sheriff
OF the city of Richmond. Others VINO
spoke were Messrs X. NJ. Taylor, J. {.
Dickerson. Col. Tazewell Elicit ii. NJ.
Smith. Jr.. Frank Burke, Il. }. warren
and John u. EppS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
10 nnnnse Ihr Measure.

A delegation OF business men from
Danvine will appear before the house
Committee on Propositions and GREY
ances this morning In opposition To the
which has been introduced by Mr. Irvine,
OF Wise The committee meet ~ me
office OF Messrs. Cabell & Cabell corner
Main and Eleventh streets, at ~ o CLOCK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20

e IN the Newport News dry dock ana
The messengers travelling by the steamer
..poeohontas" can see her. as the "Poca-
hontas'' passes close to the dock on h ne,
tr,ns between Richmond and Norfolk
for this purpose
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20

There was a social gathering Of the
Young Mems Hebrew Association, hell
az their hail. corner Eighteentn anu
Main streets. SUNDAY. 4 large concourse
of friends were assembled. President
Levenson presided. and all present en-
joyed a pleasant evening. Ten members
tr.ra initiated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
vasHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.
Thursday, February 22d, Excursion TO New
mort News, To ses the Great American
Liner Getty of New York; In the DRY
Docks.

The Chesapeake and ONO kaiiroau
Company will sell tickets on lhuIsIdy,
February 22d. from Richmond To Ns"po'e
No,rs and return same day at SIS, which
includes n trip on the steamer Louise
from Newport News to the ship yards
and return The liner "City of New York
win be i'm the dry docks, aford'ng an
excellent opportunity OF seeing this great
American ship.
Train leaves Richmond $40 \. NJ, and
returning. arrives Richmond $50 +. NJ.
A most delightful day can be spent AT
Newport News, Old Point, Soldiers Home
etc. Electric cars leave Newport News
for Old Point half-hourly. Tickets VIII
be accepted for return passage from
Old Point as well as from Newport News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20

rho sale of Capt Babcock's personal
,,ranertv to-day. Persons can reach the
farm by the Seven Pines road 'ars
l l,';,i !" RIM as follows: 10. H. T. ]. and :
N,nrock sale commences at 1890 O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20

The Committee on Counties. cities and
Towns met In the hall OF the House
OF Delegates yesterday afternoon and
considered a number of local bills. which
viii be reported favorably this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
GRAND BLOW-OUT."

The Toiisrs on the New rsiy Hall Celebrate
Its Co p'e'ion.
The men employed in the ouiiding OF
the new City Hall gave grand BLOW
Out In the First Market Hail last nisn'
to the Grounds and Building COMMITTEE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20

The boa-d of directors OF the peniten-
tiary will have their monthly meeting
az the institution this afternoon at
o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20
THE FIRST NIGHT SESSION.
a Strictly Business Gathering which clears
the Calendar for the Day.

The Senate convened again promptly az
o'clock. with Northumberland Kent
in the chair. and the call Of the calendar
was at once commenced. full repre-
sentation of members were present ana
business proceeded In very business
like way.
A large number Of visitors were pres
ent. There was a strong disposition TO
keep down debate, and very little discus
sion occurred. \ large number OF bills
were advanced on the calendar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-20

Another long discussion arose when
u'' name Of Mr.. Slemp. OF Lee county,
VAS reached. who called up House bill
no. 20, providing for an election In Lee
eDuhiy on The question OF removing the
'ylNlf seat OF said county from Jones'
we 70 Pennington Gap, in said county.
ar irvine OF Wise. presented a petit
N" with seventy signatures, protesting
-e'ihst The change. while Mr. Siemp pre-
s'ea another petition i'm favor OF the
III which had about $50 signatures. The
OH Was passed.
- COMMUNICATION was received from
% auditor Of Public Accounts stating
"e' me following lawyers have taken
49,. incense 10 appear before the com
o. az W. Messrs. Arthur s. Segar and
Lelal Eppa Hunton.
vim l~x-Messrs. Henry r. Pollard and
W. J. Leake.
AZ iSH-Mr w. A. Glasgow. Jr.
Bills ReferrSd.
me Following bills were introduced and
'''e'ted TO the proper committees:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-26
THE KILLING OF JOE WHITE.
Indians Claim Their Chief Was Killed In
ccwardly tanner.

--~@- IL
fndians Claim Their Chief was Killed I'm q
ccwardiy Manner.
SHELL LAKE. Wis. Dec. 26.-The ex.
animation Of s. M. Hicks, assistan nj
def utS game warden. charged w t
killing Joe White. the Indian chief,
was continued over until the 27ta. W!r.
den Martins case will come up later.
The evidence taken was entirely of In.
dams. and that of Whites ster son was
the most important. Young White
was with his stepfather, and he il i
the elder White did not attack the of.
flcers. and the only resistance he made
was to being handcnffed. Warden
Martin, he says, struck the elder White
over the head with the handouts. and
Hicks dubbed him with the barrel OF 4
gun. He testified that the officers
threatened TO kill White. and he broke
loose and ran. AS he was going
through the brush Hicks shot him ii
the back. Whites skull was cru he'd
from the effects of the blows OF the
Warden. The accused will claim thar
they acted in self-defense. The case il
exciting a good deal OF interest. and
will be hotly contested ON both sides.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-26
Thousands Of Jack Rabbit..

MILLER, s. D., Dec. 26.-Nearly
1000 jack rabbits have been killed Ii
this part of the state this season and
shipped to Eastern cities, where they
are In demand among the elite. The
people here hardly consider them fit to
eat.
Politicians Kick ON the Australian Law.
MILLER. s. d., Dec. pa number
OF prominent politicians here hope for
the repeal OF the present Australian
ballot system. At each election. they
say. too many votes are lost because
voters do not fully understand the Law.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-26

clined people too numerous to mention
but oil gratefully remembered by tht
committee.
The nuptials OF Engineer Geo. Bollel
and Miss Alma Barton took place NJ tbs
brides home yesterday morning, Rev. J
p. jenkins officiating. Only . few im.
mediate relatives and neighbors were
present. The newly welded couple
took the II o'clock trim for Kansas
City, accompanied BY Grace Barton.
The DArLY LEADER expects to see
great improvement In the next issues OF
the independent Outlook and Outlook
Independent since it has been decided
that hereafter Madison newspapers
must be aprinted on their merits" The
DAILY LEADER will continue to be print
cd ON its elegant Cranston press.
The Christmas doinas OF the several
churches, announced in Saturdays
DAILy LEADER, NIL took place according
to program and passed of very pleasant
y. Yesterday the day was spent 10 the
quiet enjoyment OF the home by nearly
all Of the people, there being very little
stir outside. The sudden fall OF temper
ature made it feel more like Christmas
mas time, though the usual snow and
jingle of sleigh-belis were absent.
More charitable deeds have been done,
however, we believe, than usual, and all
feel better and happier for the occasion.
Inst Saturday evening, under the
heading Of Defended the Dead The
DArLY LEADFR, In it's news department,
published extracts from the funeral ser
mon or Rev. DR.. Stephen Phelps over
the reinains OF young Huntington, the
Council Bluffs, Iowa, bank clerk who
committed suicide under sensational cir
cumstances. The same article, word for
word. was used by the Sentinel as an
editorial yesterday morning. And yet
the Sentinel boasts that IL prints the
news twelve hours ahead of any other
paper. IA, ha, ha; that Sentinel patent
INSIDE is q great joker!
Last evenings passenger brought in
the remains OF the late Mrs. Il. q.
Whalen, and sorrowing family, from
Spirit Lake, Iowa. A sister OF the de-
ceased arrives on the train this evening
from Michigan and the funeral services
viii be held at the family residence in
this city to- morrow Mt 10 n. M, Rev.
Chas. Freeman, Presbyterian minister OF
Spirit Lake, who accompanied the re-
mains, and Rev. j. p. Jenkins conduct
ing the services. T.. r.. VanSlyke, G..
FL. Smith, J. FL. Williamson, j. L. Jones,
r. farmer, il. Hubbsll, MS pail |
bearers, met the remains al fe train.
A well-planned party OF about a dozen
couples surprised Milton Kramer at his
parents home last evening anu passed a
enjoyable evening under the hos
pita5le roof. Music, gaines and refresh
ments contributed to the entertainment
the guests. The company comprised
the foliowing:e Misses Vie Mills, Georgi.
ana Wood, Rae Martin, Gertie Skies
Blanche McCallister, Florence johnson
Cora Wiley, Pear Wilsey, Edna Scott,
Ethelyn Clongh, Lucia Watson, Mae
Herford. Messrs. III. III. Holdridge, Ell.
Jones, john Pye, Lucius Billings, Il
Shaw, Willis jerks, Frank Stizel,
Geo. Kephart, Eugene Jenks, II. A.
Ssahl. !
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-26
THE FAIR.
THE CITY.
LOcAs. RREvsT,Es.

Martin johnson was a passenger FOL
Sioux Falls at noon
Mons Granger entertained a pleasant
Christmas party last evening.
David Williams and mother, Mrs,
Thomas, went to LeAIars, Iowa.
III. b. Schriner returned TO business at
Chandler, Mimi, on the noon train.
Harvey Jones class in bookkeeping
meets tonight at T:30 in the city hall.
II. p. Sweet returned TO Madison last
evening" TO join his wife who 10 visiting
relatives here.
Weather report to day: Local snow
and cold wave. Fair Thursdaysand con-
tinued cold.
Mrs. Hinckley, sister of the late Mrs,
E G Whalen, arrived from Michigan on
the evening train.
Or. .. 8. JOHNSON was a passenger by
the eastgoing train for milwaukee, Wis,
Hsswill return next week.
Conductor Herb Putney and family
are spending their Christmas holidays
with friends at Dell Rapids.
Whoever holds No. SO, drew the large
l Christmas prize doll which has been on
exhibition in c. H.Wood's store window
for some time.
L.C. Elwell, foreman Of The Danny
LEADER office, was a morning passenger
for Monieyideo, Mimi, where he goes to
visit q brother.
Rev. N. M. MINNIE last evening per
formed the ceremony WHICH made one,
Henry Anderson and Caroline Egge-
braatten OF this city.
Mrs. james Cooley OF Cascade, Iowa.
who has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. ] u. O'Brien, Tor several weeks,
returned home TO-DAY.
President Beadle, w. III. Dempster
and Prof. McClenon went to Huron this
evening TO take part in the state teacE.
ere convention which meets there this
week.
Rev. N. M. Mime preached q Christ
maseermo az Oldham Sunday, preached
two here yesterday and to-day is preach
ing one; &c the Oleson scho-l house on
the Vermillion.
The remains Of Mr.. Healey, father OF
+. Il Henley Of this county. were
brought from Desmet, where he died. 10
this city and buried to-day, Rev. j. 2.
Jenkins conducting services al the M
10. church.
q Il. Roberts started for Huron on the
train for the north this evening to at
tend the state convention Oh Modern
Woodmen OF America which meets to.
morrow. Mr.. Roberts il representative
OF the local lodge and Mr. Van Slyke 4
state deputy.
The relief committees supplies have
been increased Of late BY the generous
contributions taken up on the closing
day ri the public schools by the
departments o. Misses Lellie zimmer-
mann and Frances Munro, the Presby-
terrain and Baptist Christmas tree
gatherings. ana other charitably ID.
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