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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-02
LUNENBURG IS AROUSED.
4 MEETING or CITIZENS HELD ar
THE COURT-HOUsE.
A Committee Appointed to Gather the
Facts In the Pollard Murder Case for
Gov. O'FerraiI'- Information.

GREEN BAY, VA. Aug. Especial
Your correspondent has just had an in
tervlew with Sheriff Cardoza, who is in
the village to-day. Sheriff Cardoza states
that the outside world had formed alto
gether a wrong opinion OF the people or
Lunenburg county: that there was not a
citizen in the ccunty who would have
an innocent person 10 suffer The Sheriff
also stated emphatically that the citizens
OF Lunenburg county have been done a
great Injustice by the many false reports
that have been published BY the press.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
In order 10 place Lunenburg I'm its true
light. meeting Of the citizens was held
al Lunenburg Courthouse on yesterday. 20
appoint a committee to gather the facts
10 another committee. that was also ap-
pointed az the same meeting TO wait on
Governor O'Ferrail The FIRST committee
Is composed Of the following gentlemen.
u. G.. Gregory W. T. Robertson. sam
Bently. George l.. Smith. John Robert
son. and b. a. Clements.
rHn pEoPLe srousrD.
This committee IS instructed to make a
fnll and complete iuvf sfigatilu asct rtain
all the facts in the clse and report
10 committee 40. .. which h. composed Of
the following gentlemen. J. ". overly,
eX-Treasurcr Of the county, W. r. Bride
forth. ex-membcr Of the Legislature. H..
W. Manson. r. B. Royal, George r..
Smith. and c. u. Hardy.
The citizens all over the county are
thoroughly aroused over the many al
tacks made against them. and now full
investigation is ordered and the public
VIII soon be- Informed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-02

Miss Bette Evans remains very sick
at her home, on east Marshall street
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11

one, free from all petty annoyances
and blest with comfort and ease, which
no one can doubt who has had the privi-
lege Of visiting the apartments on the
Natchez that were specially designed
for these two captains who are partners
Tor life in the broadcast sense of the
word. These apartments are ensconced
nigh upon the main deck and are spa
cious and most luxurious in finish anc
appointments. Broad plate glass win
COWS shaded when needed by pretty
draperD on every side give a charming
OUTLOOK upon the country. Pictures.
DOCKS, piano and dainty bits of needle
work scattered about tell Of the occu.
pants love Of the beautiful After view
ing y all, one can truly sympathize with
tne fair young southerner's declaration
that here is the ideal life and that she
would not change places with anyone
living. INV
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11

.'iieefs bring their wives ana as,,...
~ to"n' ana. mingling freely lie NJ
society OF the clty, they sSa ~ 'iie
80 events The wife OF Gov Rich
-, 49, seen Ia Lansing rarely until
80 winter except al the annual mans
sven ~ the executive Recently az
hoYeFhoF has brought his family 10 ths
cry airs Rich is pleasant motberl,
woman. IA whose presence one is sn,i.a.
" az ease. Coming from ! r,.s,
section o. the state she rarely ,,,,s,,s.'
IN the gayer events OF city life mn, 80
"as nevertheless become well known
anu universally loved. Since her bus.
bsna election two years ago Mrs
STANLEY w. Turner. wife OF Auditor
General Turner has spent the maior
portion " her time Ia Lansing. and mas
won her way into the hearts Of the peo-
Pc ~ her HVscity and pleasing ways.
among the other ladies who, II the term
may be employed. are connected with
oHiclai society In Lansing may be named
ne Misses McGrath. daughters Of Chief
Jasties McGraGh. u the Supreme court
Who hays but recently returned from
abroad Mrs Mary C. Spencer, state
librarian Miss Anger. Mrs. II. Il. pat
tvnsln Mrs G g Hopkins AIRS T. A.
euhdeflin, Mrs l. M Sherwood, Mrs.
Charles ~ Long Mrs X H. Person.
the Misses Grant. Mrs r. III. Mont
E0mery Mrs Frank A Hooker. Mrs. Nj
Montgomery Mrs ". ID. Gordon,
AFs u. w. Walker and Mrs. w w.
Cook During the presen, winter
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11

sna several others
1hsir has iis drsnirer ~ The score
I'll amumsratc ail who haEc attained
ryunaicnra in me Sublime art we're ~
asrd seiiuus task Included ~ iht
N5t however. are NfrH kAir Marvin
Resssr. Anru Eliaa litnman Miss lu0a
Tulf Allsz u J shank Mira a
fttatt uisa Maine t.uRrr Miss Nellie
flaairr Mrs :, kNbanfne. 49,
tgrsa HaiEtt. Mrp J Daniels
Hunh. Mr. walter Edwards, So
Auna Mcneil, Mrs George u f.,,',
Attsu Wrt.ahn Mira y vivian, Mls'
Marie stephenson. Mrs James ~
uardu Mra ] II Mooree and MISS
Adelaide Bcprrtder Miss luna TOGO
IL paw IN Germany completing MT nv
s,ral education under Barth
r. many ladies n Lansing me " ""
.-a paio,ta are Indispensable atue'eh
T-h. leading artists 81 the city Whost
t.t.,,,, ~. thase ~ love are MrR a. -,
,,,,-h.ru Miss Helen Cover. Miss Tow
champion. Mrs J y Woods, 49, i,s.,,a M
f.spEysar. Mlas Bessie barin"'y ,,,,.,s
Mra samuel Keys, Mrs y Z. 49,,
Atiur Nellie nordick. and many
,etrsa works have commander ".
.,,tr,tt,n no, only ~ tho people y 49,"
.ins btt ~ the entire state Z,
r-,t. ~, few among the upper VI, v. Y.
,s,,sire pof more than four ~
100. t,it,iant aralrB characteri2'nk
,.,. -s..,p clubs and card parties
80 ,bo fsd In popularity whist = ,e,.,
800. ahead. though many ioNs
~. 1910 seriahlc game q peaI"' ~"
,'..,-,,ssiyo eucher has been sonny -"
49, T.bora IL me Monday ciup, -
which forty ladies rach w. yyhist,
oycr tho fascinating dupn ,,,'..,,,drone
AZ Entire Mons club, ne h'l ,,or ana
ana others. namelcas hut pop Nv. s,cIa.
..,,,,,tinF 10 large extent u
h,t,ty II 4 pleasant people. ~, Viva.
"' re-, 4 4 multitude q bright NM,
,..,,,,y ladies who shine W $500 ~,
e,'u w. .,tres and afternoon galnel''s !,
..,,,r. and other events. u
reeel'' '',,a.,ss tho rraces and charms y
thei'l .,,,,,aphood. and their luslel
p'l ,,....s ~ the bellies q no othel ~
uha,'il''', 49, same az their names ~, ~
W ", -. Miss Bertha WeIis' a',ss
ttctsn Dyer, Miss Martina s ," the
inna Todd, Mics Helen -. simons,
s,,.-.s Edwards, the Msss VS. Mamie
s,,.s charlotte stoors MIS- suss Ida
-. Mas Mary BUCK ,,,,,ar MISS
,s,,.y.ar. Miss Margaret M Miss
lFl,is .' ,,,n. Miss Jessie bo"v ,,,,,ham
DAISY gonree. Miss Nette ,tahoi
liessie ',.,,de wordwell. MISS .,,ss
MISE ~ Mas Antoluette Robson enonccr.
Cottreii m s',t,,,ln Miss Zayde Spent
I'm. The 'as .snaracteriEed by very
have been NJ nretty weddings ~
large number Q. XIX The number Of
consequence o. WA" nave quilted the sin
gie state are not re" LAURA REED
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11

Phillis wheatley, the colored poet, read
before the Brooklyn Literary union,
have been greatly admired. Nearly all
her writing has been in behalf of her
race and in the line of urging her peo-
pie to raise and educate themselves by
all means possible. Besides her other
work, Miss Frazier has found time to
do considerable confidential CORE
spondence for private persons. When
she decided to qualify herself for teach
ing in the public schools she went to
the authorities and learned that her
color would debar her from no privi-
leges open to white candidates. The
first thing for an applicant TO do is to
act as substitute a certain number Of
times-100 was then the number-in one
of the public schools. If, as substitute,
the applicants percentage in the mat
tiers of attention. discipline. power Of
imparting and instruction. such mat
tiers is rs or better, she is permitted to
take the final examination. Miss Fra
yier served as substitute teacher nearly
500 times in all and received very good
reports. Then she took the final exam
tnation and passed II with flying colors.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11

.ately acquired masters license giving
her the right to assume this. for wom-
an. novel position. Although two other
women have entered the field-Capt.
Mary Miller and Capt Minnie French.
who is also a pilot-neither Of them has
ever commanded a steamer of such pro-
portions as the Natchez Capt. Mary
Miller, who died a short time ago, ran
her small craft in what is known as the
Red river trade. and was steamboat
man in the fullest sense OF the word, an
invalid husband and her son and dRugh-
tiers holding clerical positions under her.
A large crayon portrait Of Mrs. Miller
has place OF honor on the walls Of the
New Orleans custom house,
Mrs. French Is in command of a show
boat that travels through rivers and
bayous. tying up here and there for
nights performance. Besides command
ing this miniature theater. she holds
the wheel and makes the landings her
self. Capt, French and Capt, feathers
are now the only women who hold IL
censes TO command on the great river.
II you were to board the Natchez and
ask for Capt Blanche feathers, you
would be certain to start with surprise
at having pointed out TO you an essen
TALLY refined and most attractive young
woman, who looks more fitted 70 reign
IN a drawinR-room than 10 stand upon
the deck OF a steamboat And you
would feel infinitely relieved when she
tells you that she is. after all. steam
boat captain only in a feminine sort OF
way--that is, she is spared the hard
ships Of the life. for her husband. Capt.
Bowling S. feathers. is, as a rule, in
charge OF the boat and only in his abb
sence does the full responsibility fall
upon the young and handsome wife,
who for forteen years has lived upon
the river, until she is so familiar with
II and the steamboat business that after
passing a brilliant examination she
gained the right TO be registered as
master. Capt. Blanche credits her hus-
band with having inspired her with the
ambition TO adopt captains title.
Knowing my knowledge Of the bush
ness and OF the river" she said, for
have been his partner for six years.
making our first start in the Laura Lee
and afterward building the boat we now
command my husband suggested to me
the idea Of taking out masters license,
thus rendering II unnecessary in his fire.
quent business absences TO burden our
selves with hiring a temporary master.
Usually have charge Of the domestic
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11
BRITISH BEVERAGES.
The English Drink Less Liquor and
More Tea, Coffee and Cocoa.

On the motion Of Sir F. Seager Hunt
parliamentary return. illustrated by
diagrams, has been issued, showing the
consumption from the year 1861 up to
the latest date of alcoholic and nom
alcohohe beverages and of tobacco.
compared with the increase of popula-
tlon. The general teaching of this Of
ncial statement, which has been pre-
pared by the authorities of the custom
mouse. is that of beverages the aug
mentation in the consumption of non
alcoholic drinks-tea, coffee, cocoa and
chicory-has far exceeded that of the
alcoholic liquors. The former have
risen from 125, 0O0, 600 pounds in 1861 to
265, 100000 pounds in 1893 The figure
in the diagram relating to these articles
is sharp and continuous gradient up
ward, says the London Telegraph
On the other hand, the consumption
OF British and foreign wines and spirits
has risen from IS. 000, 900 gallons in the
same period 10 $1,000 gallons but it
was considerably higher from 1872 to
1878 than ii is now. In the same way
the quantity of beer drunk, though
about SO per cent more than it was
thirty years ago. shows a decline when
compared with the years from 1872 to
1910, EzAiliDlleu IN detail, IL appears
that the Spanish wines attained their
maximum in 1873. and that the sale is
less now than it was in 1861. The con-
sumption of French and Portuguese
wines is greater than was the case thir-
ty years age, but the totals were larger
in 1875 and 1876 than they are at pres
ent. Wines other than that of France,
Spain and Portugal show slight adj
vance.
The consumption of tobacco has risen
in the interval from $4,000 900 pounds
to 1000, 900 pounds. The most remark
able variations are shown in regard to
beer. In 1861 the average amount con-
sumed per head per annum of the pop
ulation Of the United Kingdom was
about twenty-four gallons. In 1874 this
had advanced rapidly to 1884 gallons;
it then fell steadily TO twenty-seven gall
Ions in $780, and has now risen again
to 29ik gallons. Foreign wines in the
prosperous times Of 1S74-76 rose to Az
pints per head yearly average, and they
have since declined to less than three
pints. Spirits, British and foreign, ex-
ceeded ten pints per head in 1875, and
they now average less than eight pints.
OF tobacco, the people of these islands
consumed each, in 1861, nineteen ounces
per annum on an average. In 1898 the
use OF the weed had risen to twenty
six ounces per head.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11
A BRIGHT NEGRO GIRL.
Teaches School but Leans Toward H.
erary Work

erary Work.
an the nst OF about one hundred an
phcants eligible for appointment al
eeacher In the New York public schools
appears the name of Susan Elizabeth
FRAZER Miss Frazier is the only col
oreu woman whose name has ever an
i'eared upon the eligible list Of the
BOARD or education of that citv and
her qualifications, as shown in her ex
ANIMATION papers and her record in
preliminary work as a substitute teach
er. give her high place in the list.
MISS frazier's great-grandfather An
drew Frazier, fought in the revolution.
ana her father, who is as proud Of his
descent as any scion Of the Knieker-
pocker families. voted for John C. FIRE.
mont the first republican candidate
TOT tse presidency, at a time when a
coiored man, to be entitled to vote. was
required 70 be free and TO hold real es-
tate valued at $3.50 or more. Miss Fra
zler is rather slight girl, light in
color, with pleasant, intelligent face.
bright eyes. firm, rather thin-lipped
mouth, and an easy, graceful manner.
she talks readily and cleYerly. Her
education was gained in New York,
poth in school and In her home life,
where her father, an intelligent and
broad-nInded man, encouraged her in
the reading of histories and standard
works. In 1887 she was graduated from
the Normal college. taking a good
stand. After graduation she became
much interested in church work, and
took an active part in the Sunday
school of ST. Philips Protestant Epis-
copal church, being elected the first
president of the Woman's Auxiliary
league Of the church. Bishop Coleman
appointed her one Of three colored wom-
en- as delegates to the missionary coun-
ell at Hartford, where they represent
ed the colored element of the Prostes-
tnat Episcopal church. They were the
first colored delegates ever sent to the
council. There Miss Frazier read a pa
per entitled ''Woman's Auxiliary in
Our Work"
Literary work has always attracted
Miss Frazier. Her wide reading has in
spired her with the desire TO write, and
some OF her essays, notably one upon
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11
Iadv Churchln was ratto ed.

Lady Randolph Churchill, it is SAID
is the only woman in the English peer
age who can boast of having been tat
tooed. The operation was performed
while travelling in India, and was sug-
gested by noticing the process being
done by British soldier on a sailor
She had the artist brought before her
and asked for some designs. He sug-
gested the symbol of eternity--a snake
holding its tail in its mouth. Lady
Churchill was pleased and decided on
1t, although her husband warmly pro-
tested. The result, according TO hear
say, is a beautifully executed snake
coiled round the arm above the wrist.
AS rule, broad gold band covers It,
but personal friends have seen It, and
heard the story of the tattooing,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11
A RoTHscHlLD ONCE A BEooAR
He Was Simply Posing, However, to
Oblige an Artist.

oDnRe an Artist
| Dining on one occasion with Baron
James de Rothschild, Eugene Delacroix,
the famous French painter, kept his
eyes turned upon his host in so marked
manner that when the company rose
70 leave the dining room Baron James
could not help asking his guest what it
was that so attracted his attention
The painter confessed that for some
time past he had yainly sought a head
70 serve as model for that of a beg
gar he intended 10 hold prominent DO
sition in painting on which he was
then engaged, and that, as he gazed at
ms hosts features the idea suddenly
struck him that the very head was be-
fore him. With this explanation he ven
tured to ask the baron whether he would
90 him the favor to sit for him as a
beggar. Rothschild being a great ad-
mirer Of art in all its forms and pleased
to be considered one Of it's chief patrons,
readily consented TO assume a character
never before undertaken by a million
aire
The next day found him at the paint
er studio. Delacroix placed a tunic
round his shoulders, put stout staff
IN his hand and made him pose as If he
were resting on the steps of an ancient
Roman temple. In this attitude he was
discovered by one Of the artists favor
lie pupils, who alone had free access to
the studio at all times. Struck by the
surprising excellence Of the model, the
newcomer congratulated his master at
having at last found exactly what he
wanted Naturally concluding that the
model had only just been brought in
from some church porch, and never
dreaming the character assumed by him
was far from his true one, he seized an
opportunity when his masters eyes
We're turned to slip a piece of money
INTO the beggar's hand. Baron Roths-
child thanked him with a look and kept
the money. The pupil soon Quilted the
studio. In answer to inquiries Delacroix
told the baron that this young man pos
sessed talent, but no means; that he
mad, in fact, to earn his livelihood by
giving lessons in painting and drawing.
shortly afterward the young fellow re-
celVed a letter stating that charity
pears interest, and that the accumu-
lated interest on the amount he had so
generously given to one whom he sup
posed to be beggar was represented
by the sum Of 10000 francs, which was
lying at his disposal at the Rothschild
Offices
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11

-, a Michigan. grA h"hs az
~, MN more refined. intellectual
4 NJ ssrs.3mr ladies u j. cily Fieh
=. ,..apf1l women. possessing The
,ad4i accomplishments, and iis
~ w ! charm which but few
-, y rs SIZE possess MOI - large
y g.s,ain an aristoeratie circle %
=, I, small as 10 - the abiding
\. exclusive ciiques and sets
I. IN ysssesses that free and easy
~ yhieh 0n5 may enter without
$50 y tedious foFmaiity t4an-
~ VA several exclusive @ona7A's
M s,sanlzyi tor the promotion -
4, "a y literature. seiencs and the
,-m,sh arts The lansing Woman >
~ s 5saEliess tho leading literary
IA y no city Il @as organized
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11
PARROTS ROBBED COLUMBUS
These birds Play Part g. shaping tho
Destiny Of America.


Destiny 81 America.
A Eight ~ birds, coupled with a sail
or'a superstition. robbed Columbus ~
The honor 81 discovering the continent
II a curious but historical fact when
Columbus sailed westward over the un-
known Atlantic he expected 20 reach
ZlpanEu IRpanl After several days
sail from Gomera, one 81 the Canary
islands, he became uneasy at not dis
covering 2ipanRu. which, according 70
hts reckoning. should have been 2lG
nautical miles more to the east, After
q long discussion he yielded 10 the opin-
ion of Martin Alouzu Pingun. the com
mandcr of the Pinta, and steered 70
the southwest pinzon was guided in
hts opinion solely by flight % parrots.
which took wing IN that direction. It
was good luck 20 follow in the wake Of
a flight ~ birds when engaged upon
voyage Of discovery widespread
superstition among Spanish seamen 81
that day: and this change In the great
nayigator's course curiously exempi-
fcs the influence OF small and appar-
entity trivial events in the worlds his
tory. III Columbus had held 70 his
course he would have entered the gulf
stream. have reached Florida, and then
probably have been carried 20 Cape
Iatteras and Virginia. The result
would probably have given the present
United States a Roman Catholic Span
irh population instead Of a Protestant
English one, circumstance OF Inn
measurable Importance, Never,
wrote Humboldt had the flight OF
birds more important consequences.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11
n,l. nnl,o Mnde nIm.elt Usefnl.

THE lately deceased Duke Of Somer-
80 devoted his whole life practically
- driving. Al one time he used to
s,t,,n n stage coach from London to
ford dine at the Mitre, and then
s.l,,o tho night mail back TO London,
,i,h loft only two hours out of the
twenty-four for sleep or late years
no kept the horse bazaar at plymouth
letting out teams to officers and teach
Ing them how to drive.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11

III
IL mans organization. member
D.. which u limited 10 thirty-iive
49, The club IL member ~ the
H. !. ,etatlon ~ wnmau's clubs and
~ ~ u'anced course 81 study. Mrs
b. Inward 10 president: Mrs. =. ~
lAs.,, v'ee-president. Mrs. Harris r.
y ~, y, secretary. and Mrs. A. A. VIII
H. sfer The members are Mes
lA,ss.. ~ HAioe. r. s. Chapel. A. r..
IT,, William Robinson. ~ T.. Rob
II = a Wilbur, J. I. Carpenter,
sn,,.a fIier, Celia Howard. y. ~.
Iss3 W,,,,N CHARLES Robson. George Rich
Rs,a,'','s Reed. James Twaits. H..
tsib. y. w Van Auken, WIN
n, yu'ian Ferrey, +. A. elise.
No. " ~. Thomas. II. Col
as,. Nharles osband. Thomas
I NJ Ia uses Lulu bennett. l.. Boos-
Won Siner, Jennie Boosinger. Ida
assss, y marker, r. Brisbin and May
e'll,mss several other clubs 90 which
III M ne admitted. including the
'tp NV composed Of advanced
z,ih N. the literary and scientific
1 atb s,s Home Culture club. the a q
AAena. several others.
ssty sn.. I capital city. there r..
wing liking, no official society In
itQbl,as ut Tow Of the state officers
agh ANN % reside nj the capital, al.
Naly ahg the winter season. es-
hs legislative sessions, state
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11

slowly from its moorings at the port Of
New Orleans, its own signal Of depart
ure brought answering signals from
every boat, large and small, within the
harbor. The occasion Of all this bedlam
of noises was the steamboat mems well
come TO a new craftsman in the profess
sion. For the first time. Capt. Blanche
feathers was commanding the Natchez.
There upon the main deck stood a
charming young woman guiding the
estiny Of the great white steamer, a
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11
u.nrv rhourht for a Bridal eltt.

Among the wedding presents OF a
newly made wife was one from an old
aunt who has little in her power to
Five but who made peculiarly
thourhtful choice. 1t was pretty
cretonne bag filled with soft bits OF
IInen and cotton: Il knew you would
have no old garments on which to draw
for rags" observed the donor, land /
knew, too, how soon and how insistent
would come the demand upon your rag
bag. SO l concluded that at least 1
could meet that want for YOU"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-11
sHrRKEp A MIRACLE.
brigham younE's Fertility Of Re
source.

brigham tRhhk
source.
when Brigham Young was directing
tho ,heocratic government OF Utah, the
Mormon missionaries in England con-
ycrfpd a one-legged man. This man
conceived the idea that the prophet IN
salt Lake city might effect a miraeu-
Ions restoration Of the leg which he had
loaf an an accident. So a month later
10 presented himself. weary and travel
stained but fun OF cheerful hope, be-
sore tho head Of the Mormon church,
ana told his desires The prophet said
~ would willingly get him new leg.
hut begged him first to consider the
matter fully This life he told him, ac-
cnrding 20 the san Francisco Argo-
naut "a but a vale OF tears. and as
nothing compared to eternity. He was
making the choice OF going through life
with one leg and having two after the
resurrection, or Of having two legs
through life and three after. The man
found the prospect OF being human
tripod through all eternity so unconge-
Nal that he accepted with resignation
Ms nresent lot and excused the proohet
from performing the miracle.