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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
NoRFoAK iNrnStnn wItn lHIKrEs
The Police Appear 10 be Unable to Cope
WI II Lh.m-O .h.c NIattAr

NORFOLK. VA. -'rb. o. Special. Nor
folk and vicinity is lulcstcd with an
army of tramps AMI thieves OF q low
and dangerous ChaTactcr
They pioM about the streets Of the
city during the day. asking helu from
all they meet, and at night are found
in the dives.
some OF line men are dangerous. 4
police officer was badly assaulted by five
ouo-iogsed u "a iu bar ou Union street.
ANA came near producing riot.
Last evening ON" of thom held up a
negro i'm the broad daylight i'm Atlantic
City. and took all the money he coald
ind iu che ucgro'S pockets.
The police have so far done very little
10 drive these people out.
There viii be a special meeting Of tine
Prcsbytery of Norfolk next Friday at ~
O'Clock 10 consider an application from
the congregation at Cape Charles for
assistance to build 4 church.
The funeral of Paymaster j. II. chap
man, United States navy, took place at
the Marine Hospital this afternoon al
O'Clock. His body viii be carried TO
Bridgeport, Conn, for burial
The police to-day raiued policy shop
ON NaNley's lane and captured the pro-
prictor. John Coo-er, and several negroes
and The pardphclnal:a.
The Electoral Board appointed Judges
tonight Two Democrats and one Re
publican were selected No Prohibit
ZIONIST or Populist was recognized.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
gING HURDFR TRIAL.
Few Witnesses Appeared for the Defence
'ttachm-nts to be l'sued

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI Feb. 27-Miss
Veddcr, a TREND of Miss Cling, has been
heard from, and has been warned by
Attorney Erwin, for the Hayward de-
fence that she is IN contempt Of court
for leaving the state. Miss Nedder tele-
grained from Cherokee as 10 her locd-
ton. but no answer TO Mr.. Erwin'S mes
sage was received up to noon.
At the opening this morning the defence
called a roll of their witnesses, but rev
responded. Mr.. Nye stated that he wish
ed to recall Mr.. Grindall and Miss Wach-
ter. The Court stated that attachments
would be issued Immediately Tor all VIII
nesses who failed to appear.
Walter Luteson, a jewelers. CLERK testl-
fed that Hayward left a watch TO De
cleaned on December Sd. Jack Hlther-
snoon. the elevator boy in the oneida
block. testified that on December list ne
had called an American district telegraph
boy for Harry Hayward.
L.. Goldsmith testified that MISS cling
called on him the last Of November, look
ing for a rental agent.
Mrs L. l.. Lawrence and Mrs. hawkins.
her married daughter. -old that Miss Cling
rad informed them she was going into
business The conversation took place
Thanksgiving Day.
Fred Horst testified to Adry Hayward
renting a horse and buggy on April 18th.
Mrs. Hawkins was recalled ana SAID
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
GeutrY'S Restless Niyht

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Feb. 27.-There
was little change yesterday i'm the condi-
ton OF James Il. Gentry. who still ap-
pears to be on the winning side I'm the
efforts to bring him back to strength suf-
ncient 10 permit of his trial for the
murder Of Madge Yorke. Either through
bodily pain or mental worry. Mcnday
night proved a restless one TO the con-
valescing murderer. and just before day
break it was deemed advisable TO send
for his physician. Gentry was soon
quoted. and yesterday continued TO main
tain his standard of Improvement. Tues
day is one Of the regular visiting days
at the German Hospital, and fully one
half of the large number Of people who
crowded In expressed IL desire TO see
Gentry. but in this they were not graft
fed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
mr. BONSACh MACHINE sUIT
Propositions in the celebrated Case Being
Taken IN winston

WINSTON, y. g.. Feb. 27.-Special.-W
W. Fuller and Robert W. Duncan OF
New York. attorneys for the American
Tobacco Company. arrived here TODAY.
ana, with attorneys for the defendants
began taking depostious this afternoon
tor the noted suit recently brought bv
the tobacco company against the VIM
ston Cigarette Machine Company, on the
claim that the machines made by tho
latter company are an infringement on
the Bonsack machine, used by the former
company
The testimony of ". G. Briggs. i'm
vcntor Of the Winston machine was
taken this afternoon. The evidence OF
another machinst and "A patent expert
from Washington will also be given
4 prominent patent attorney from
Washington and local lawyers represent
The Winston company. The case WEI
come up before Judge S!monton at the
April term of the United States Circuit
Court at Greensboro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
LOR'S DEFALCAIIOy.
Charles 7. Mccoy and Others Charged
WIth Cnn.nIrAcX

PIERRE, :. D., Feb. 2I.-The investi-
CATION into the defalcation of State
Treasurer W. W. Taylor has been com
pleted and this morning Charles r. Nc
coy one of the leading politicians Of
the State was arrested and is now ia
the custody of the sheriff awaiting a
hearing before Justice Narnell The
complaint WAS sworn out by Attorney
GeneraI Crawford and charged Lawyer
D. Il. Tenuy of Chicago, John r. Me
Chesuey Of New York. Charles T. Wells
and Charles T.. Mccoy with conspiring
with Taylor TO rob the State Of 1861 900.
1t is alleged that the defendants were,
as far back as October, fully cognizant
OF Taylor's shortage, and that they con
spircd with him 10 seize all the money
and property IN the state treasury and
banks and place 10 where the State could
not find II, and that since the defalca-
tion became known they have used all
means TO obstruct the State in its efforts
10 recover this money or to apprehend
Taylor, and that the cOnspirators have
divided the money among themselves
Mccoy being the only one within the
jurisdiction of the state. is the only one
yet arrested. The evidence against the
accused Is considered strong Papers
were also served attaching all the money
and property in McCoy's possession be-
longing 10 Taylor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
"REG ULAIOhS" IN WfIHEVILLE.
They Wreck Dhr-putAbie House In the
Town.

WYrHEVILLE. VA, Feb. T.-Special-
About twenty regulators last night. at
about $50. wrecked disreputable house
drove four women. one white and one
negro ana three men out, and covered
portions OF their bodies with tar. The
attacking party was masked and heavily
armed About one hundred shots We're
fired after the inmates of the house had
been driven away.
The published reports of the assign
ment OF George ;. Sexton. dealer in
agricultural implements is without foun-
dalton. and arose from "A business trans
acton which had no adverse effect or
bearing upon the credit OF the house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
rHE MOoAsHINn RAIDsINCARRoLL
Six Stil's DESTROYED aud Thousands OF Gal
Ions of Beer "Cut Down"

HILLSVILLE, VA, Feb. Especial
The United states internal revenue men
have been very busy for several days
past On the night of the 22d instant
ii party of them made a raid on that
par, of the county around Lambsburg and
returned 70 Hillsville via Fancy Gap.
The result of their raid was I'VE moon
shine" stills destroyed. several thousand
gallons of beer cut down and three men
captured.
Some time during Sunday night small
party of officers surprised another party
of moonshiners in Laurel FORK and de-
stroyed another sim and captured two
men, The latter two were well armed
and came near giving the officers trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
Charlottesyil @ News Notes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, Feb. a.
Special.-lt has been discovered that the
bell which at the time of the burning OF
Grace church, near Castle Hill. fell from
east at Boston i'm 1851, and contains in
bold relief the cOats-of-arms OF Massach
sets, Virginia. Grace church and Castle
Hill. 1t contains this sentence: Present
ed 10 Madam Rives, of Castle H.ll, by
David Sears, of Boston, Mass
Jesse Lawson, OF the soil racy Of Shelf
let's Hollow, who was recently lined
by the County Court for assaulting John
Lewis. was lodged in Jail yesterday in
default OF payment. His young wife wept
bitterly. but the law had no mercy on
her aged lord
Captain Goodman's family has arrived
here, 10 be present at his second u;al
for the killing Of Colonel Parsons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
u. ;. BDND> Nv LONDON.
English Applicants Received Larger
Amount. Than They Expected.

LONDON, Feb. g7.-The Pail-Mali Ca
zatte says that the applicants for the
new American bonds received letters OF
allotment to-day embracing larger
amounts than they had expected TO re
ceive. The small applicants. the Gazette
says, received about - per cent. more
applicants from , TO Ia per cent. in eA-
cess or their applications.
Notwithstanding this statement, II Is
a fact that some applicants for large
amounts who had sold bonds in expecta-
ton OF receiving substantial allotments
are disappointed at the amounts they
have received, and there has been among
them some eager buying of bon1s In or
der 10 cover their engagements.
II is learned from an influential source
that subscriptions to the loan in London
amounted 10 $500 10000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
Ma Use for the "WOr H."

Accomac. Va, Feb. -. 1896.
Editor Times: Again | commend your
course This time ! say amen to what
YOU have To say about the corrupt. i'm
moral vulgar world That paper Is
a disgrace TO decency. II is circulated
by carriers here. When The Times came
t'ebruary 25th) | was at work preparing
a shot for the World in my next sun
days sermOpett one thing | shall say
is this A copy OF the Sunday World
found in your homes is sad common
tary on your moral standard" God
bless The Times
Very truly,
(Rey) ]. MANNING DUNAWAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
4 Negro School Burn ed.

WELDON. y. g.. Feb. 27.-Special.-
The Industrial School building Tor ,he
colored race was burned near Enfield
Monday Work had just begun on
twenty-seven new rooms. The property
was once owned by General Estes, now
OF Alexandria, Va.
Right Rev j. h. Cheshire, bishop Of
tins diocese delivered a hnc sermon
a the Episcopal church here last night
His subject was The Conversion OF st.
Paul
Halifax Superior Court convenes next
Tuesday the Jth. Among the important
cases TO be heard will be that Of W. r..
Daniel administrator, against Petersburg
railroad Company. his is the cele-
brated Litsey-kie case. which BIAS al
ready been heard twice. in each trial
the jury falling 10 agree upon a verdict.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
MASOUERADING As BOT.
Lettie Burroughs Omar ed with KobbinG
tn" Mat.s Arrested.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. Feb. Especial
Lettie Burroughs. the colorcd girl who
is charged with opening a letter and
collecting moncy-order belonging 10
auOthc. woman, Was caught to-day about
eight miles below this place by United
States Marshall Preas and Deputy Sheriff
Wright When arrested she had on a
boys clothing. and was doing man S
work, hauling wood With her hair cut
close. she easily passed as boy, ana
had been doing 50 for several weeks
When she found that the officers recoS-
uized her she ran Ike deer, and only
stopped when both had the drop on her.
Commissioner Rhodes. OF Roanoke, IS
ia town. and the preliminary trial VIII
take place in the morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28

Miss Cling had spoken about the hold-up.
hut was not permitted to relate Miss
Ging's words.
Edward Goodsell. Harry Hayward's
Chicago cousin. was also recalled. lie
found a bottle OF whisky in Mrs. Hay
wards room. to which Harry had testi-
fed. This was ruled out.
Jacob Scoll testified TO selling IT
rail to Hayward. In his opinion the rail
he sold Hayward was heavier than the
one shown i'm court. He had talked 10
several people. including an attorney ana
Mr. Hayward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
Miehican's New Health Law.

LANSING. MICH. Feb. Ex-Governor
Rich left this morning for Detroit. Be
fore departing he approved the Thomp-
son health bill. and IL has now become
a law. The bin abolishes the present
health board. appointed by Mayor Pin
gree, which has proved itself mere
nolitical machine. Utterly incapable OF
caring for the health OF the city. and
provides for the appointment Of "A health
Commission BY the Governor. The Gov
ernor will probably send the names of the
new health commission to the Senate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
III HUNG CHANG.
OBI L AIRY,
NICIIAEL RAHrN.

Michael. the sevcnte en-months-old son
Of Mr.. Michael Bahen, died Tuesday
night at O'Clock The child was ac-
cidentally scaldcd last Sunday, by turn
ing a can of boiling water ever. The
funeral will take place this afternoon al
$50 o'clock. from st Patricks church.
The interment will be made at Mt. Cal
vary cemetery.
tV-sivfb street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
mona BsIILE ~ MADISON.
One Man Killed and Another Mortal y
Wounded over "a Game Of Cards

ASHENILLE. y. c.. Feb. Especial.
News Of another bloody fracas at Shelton
Laurel. in Madison county. the scene of
so many tragedies in recent years. has
just reached here. The fight originated i'll
dispute over game OF cards. which
en- last Sunday occupied the attention OF
such well-known characters on Madison's
dark and bloody ground as Baxter Shell
ton. his brother, Everett Shelton, Boss
stanton and jim stanton. his brother.
Boss stanton was shot and instantly Kill.
ed by Baxter Shelton. Everett Shelton biz
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
OF Trust Charter.

Albany. y. Y. Feb. 2I-Attorney-
General Hancock has denied the applica-
,ion of George ID. Rice that ne the At
torney-GeneraD bring an action 10 annu
The charter OF the Standard OH Company
because. principally, IL was trust The
application was made several months
ago. and at the hearing T. c. Grain
appeared for the applicant anu Joseph H.
Choate for the Standard OIL Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
SnEMWELL MN NOT T1LK,
Further Than to Say That His Action Was
JusttflxblG.

WINSTON, y. c.. Feb. 27.-specal.-
6. 2. Watson returned from Lexington
to-day. He says that the excitement
following the sad tragedy which occurred
there Monday has about subsidized Mr..
Watson, VINO is attorney for the defend
ant has had several conversations with
Baxter SnemWcH the man VINO shot
and killed Or. Payne. lie says the de-
PENDANT is quite calm. and the only state
mcnt he will give out TO those who have
been permitted 10 see him I'm jail is that
he was justified IN what he did. His
lawyers have requested HIM to say moth
ing for publication until the trial, which
will come up i'm Davidson Superior Court
next week or the week following.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
THE COREAN TROUBLES.
PRINCE KUyG SAYS JAPAN MADE
THEN PRETEIT FOR WAR.
He Expressed Himss IL as Ignorant OF What
Japan Wanted ar for what She Was
fighiDg-China's Weakness.

LONDON. Feb. IA Central News
dispatch from Pckin says that an inter-
view was obtained with Prince Kung at
the close of the meeting OF the Privy
Council ia that city. his councillors re-
naming and acquiescing in what the
Prince said. Prince Kung remarked that
Japan had seized Corea and made the
Corean troubles prcteXt for war. The
disputes, however, could easily have been
settled peaceably. lie admitted that
China had faults: that the war had
been managed unwlseiy, and that some OF
her officers were unit and incompetent.
CHINA MUST SUFFER.
For these Disadvantages China must
suffer. He expressed himself as ignorant
of what Japan wanted or why she was
fighting. Upon being told that Japan
probably wanted possession of the ter
rtory she had conquered, together with
4JD0co,OJ taeis indemnity, Prince KunS
said he questioned very seriously whether
it would be possible for her to make
such claim, adding. China stands
ny on principle al d Japan upon power.
China knows that she is weak from Il
military point OF view, and las therefore
concluded that her only option IS To sue
for peace. She has sent ENJOYS for
that purpose to consult wICh representa-
lives Of Japan, and to agree 10 pay in
demnity. Ctina's purTCse is sincere. II
Japan VIII meet her in a friendly spirit,
the conclusion of peace will be possible
If her demands are eXorbitant, China will
continue to fight"
Replying TO tn suggestion that China
must expect continued defeats, Prince
kung put these queries: Can Japan
overrun all OF our p,Cvir.fs $? VIII Heaven
permit it, VIII the other rations ac-
qu.esce in T.? If China IS wrong he
concluded "she is willing to suffer-
III HUNG CHANG.
The foregoing utterances of Prince Kung
express the general senu-
ment of the council. It was the dow
ager Empress and Prince kunS who
Ii Hung Chang as peace on
vCy. tho other members Of the council
agreeing 10 the appointment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
Mr. JouS ". MATTHEWS.

HILLSVILLE, VA. Feb. T.-Special.-
Mr. John W. Matthews, an aged and
very highly esteemed gentleman. one OF
our very best citizens died last Sunday.
Mr.. Matthews was a man of some promi-
hence in county matters. having been
elected at one time to the Legislature
from this county 70 fill vacancy caused
by Judge D. W. Bolan's resignation. He
had been IN bad health for several years.
He leaves a wife and several grown chill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
GEORGE D. nOYpEN.

CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. G.-George d.
Boyden one Of the heaviest operators and
best known members of the Board of
Trade, died in his apartments at the
Union league club last night after
short illness of Iuinsy. He was on
Change" SATURDAY.. apparently In good
health. and the announcement OF his de-
mise was a surprise and shock to his
friends this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
G. & SetL susnendeh.

NEW YORK. Feb. &c. h. Seitz.
member of the Consolidated Exchange for
nearly ten years. announced his suspen-
sion this morning. lie was short one
hundred thousand bushels of wheat and
long about 800 shares Of stock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
AyOrHEK rIKE IN sOU1B BOSTON
Two Frame Building. of small Va ne De
.irUysd.

SOUTH BOSTON. VA, Seb 2L-Spe-
cial-About $50 this afternoon FIRE broke
out in q small frame house on Bruce
street owned by John II. Hill and used
iqlv spread 10 the guanO house owned by
the estate OF T.. g. Jeffress and occu-
pied by t. VI. Faulkner, which was also
burned
The burned buildings are surrounded
bv frame buildings. and al one time a
disastrous confiagration seemed immi.
ncnt: but, by the well-directed efforts OF
the fire department. was confined 10 the
two buildings.
The buildings were Of small value. and
partially insured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
GrgTRAL cHARLYs EATON.

DETROIT. MICH, Feb. 27.-Adjutant-
General Charles Eaton dropped dead at
Of this city. this afternoon. while attend
ing the funeral services over the remains
of Mr.. Pack. who died in New YORK
few DAYS ago The cause OF death was
apoplexy. lie was born april ,. 1896
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
n.Isunp NtLNnGrr-

SACRAMENTO, CAL. Feb. 9.-Bishop
Manogue. Of the Northern Catholic do
ceses of California and Nevada, died in
this city this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28

Read the Silk ad OF Temple. Pember-
ton, Cordes * Co. in to-day's Issue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28

Buyers OF SILK will make money by
reading the advertisement of Temple.
Pemberton, Cordes a. Co. In to-day's issue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28

SALEM. MASS, Feb. 2.-Lincoln f.
Brigham. aN-Chief Justice OF the supreme
Court Of MassachLse It's died this morn
ing. aged seVeuty-siX.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28
PANNILL ALSO srNr on.

Mr.. Talley was next examined Mr..
Montague took deposit slip OF February
ga Saturday and by that showed that
AIR. Pannill had deposited on that day
81 ss7, mostly In checks. A large num-
Der Of these checks were stamped as
hsy.pg been paid on various dates pre-
ceding the date Of deposit. and were not
vat entered 3n Saturdays deposits. A note
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-28

Two convicts from Rowan and one from
Berthe were brought to the penitentiary
yesterday.
Deputy Collector Troy reports the s,iz-
ure OF two large Illicit d!stilleries near
here.
The book bill has been reported by the
Senate committee without prejudice,
end was sent 10 the House committee.
The bin will probably come up this week.
Mr.. T. +. Wilkersoq, express agent at
Ruthcrfordton. died suddenly Monday az
tornoon He was 1t his desk and fell
over on the floor dead.
Mr.. Ed. De Berry, from Norwood, Stan
ly county was shot by the accidental dis
charge % his gun a few Gays ago. He
vas wen known through that part OF the
state. He was about sixty years old.
Mr. VI. +. Clayton. a merchant of OK
ford. has made an assignment.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1895-04-12
81. aapitel,
gdtnB.

@enise Gage mad ben eben eeldils
berten NuSfall Der @iOneen laben 3nei
alte @eiber Dor einen lnd6tieen Seuer
in elmer flei,len @albbiitte. GS mar
pm pie AbenSltunoe, bic Come ging
unter uns iparf einen itarfen, r0tblifen
G6ein auf bic fleinen Seniter, bic baS
9erofeuer nid)t aufsuthauen pernto6te.
Die cine Der beioen 6rauen mar be-
i9aftigt @arn auf einen 0toden ,u
wiuoeu, bic anbere iaB in einem
rotben, .iuollenen Miantel sebillt ba
unb iGiirte bas Seuer nit einem &riids
itod.
r0Ort, 8oll," besapn pie erItere,
SIR iolltet bel @ott nidt 10 oiel
1orf auf's Seuer iperfen, beSenft bod,
tpie tBeuer bic Seuerlns In bieiem
Sabr it'll"
nDariiber braudt Sbr Sud oud
wirflid feline Gorge 81 MAIDEN, Mette,
benu nun lperben mir ia balS lteins
reid" erlpiberte Suling nit bamild)enl
e5rinIen.
u3awcbl, baS bot lan9e slaslidjten!
Geitern lpra6 i6 ben alten Gd)eerens
idbleifer, Der meinte, @aIpar Cams
Sad)e itanoe gut, Ct miirbe mobl balb
lpieoer nad) S)auie fonmen, uno baum
bat Die sanSe 0errlidlfeit Elm Gnbe.'
nIesbalb miiiien mir uns Gle ,3eit
autb 81 9lnse inaden," iaate aullda.
r@dret SIR meinem Static sefol9t,
70 batte bic san,e Sade jeet elm
Gnoe."
r@laubt 9br benn uirflid, oab
Singer bas @elb in Der Siite uerwabrt
bat?" fragte bic 9tnbere in seoampftes
rem Zone lino nit Dor 0esierbe itrab'
lenOen au9en.
(Fprtfetune fcIgt)