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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06

Nearby Towns on III" Aierf-A Not'd
Criminal Captured.

GRAHAM. VA. Feb. 5.-Special.-This
section is considerably wrought up to-day
on account of the outbreak of small
pox In the city of Buefield. w. Va, two
miles across the state line from TINS
point A man named Moore came 10 Blue
field last Friday from Kenora, on the
ohio extension of the Norfolk and West
ern road, and went to the boarding-house
of j. NJ. Harris, which contained a large
number of boarders, "a number OF whom
have been exposed 10 the disease. Moore
is supposed to have contracted Tie disease
at kenora, or Gray. there being four
distinct cases at the last named placed.
The Council of Graham met last night
and took necessary steps to quarantine
Bluefeid. The yellowtags are displayed In
Biueteld, and every precaution Is being
taken to confine the disease TO the board
ing house, or at least to the c"y.
The electricians are busy fitting up the
elecertic lights in the towns of Blueheld
and Graham, which is under the manage.
ment of one company. Both towns are
growing, and are enjoying season o;
prosperity experienced by rev Towns OF
The Southwest. Graham. owing 10 its SUI
perior educational and church facilities, Is
an attractive point Of residence for parties
doing business throughout the Flat Top
coal-held.
IT. II
byterian divine OF your city, has taken
charge of the Presbyterian churches at
Graham and Pocahontas
Chief of Police W. l.. Burton, of this
city, made a neat little scoop yesterday
of one Stewart Six, alias Big Six, a noted
character, who has been committing va
rious depredations in Tazewell and Wythe
counties. Burton came upon him in dis
NAL woodland section. known as Cove
<.reek and cot 'QrOp him and soon
had his man handcuffed and on mis- way
TO Jail.
The spring election in Tazewen is Gre
ating quite stir The Democrats are
standing off. watching the Repuolcdhs
scramble Many prominent Republicans
are running for the various offices.
The establishment Of hospital for the
benefit OF the crippled miners and rail-
road men in the Flat Top coal region Is
projected The hospital will be under the
auspices of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
Marx TMein,S Hands.

Mark Twain has been made to show
his hand. and the result is published in
the new number OF Borierland His
hand was photographed and submitted
TO four experts IN pa.mistry. Their YER
SONS of his character were then sent to
Mark himself, who thinks they have done
some wonderful things with them. one
lady made only three or four errors.
Each error" says Mark. was a cOmpli
ment 10 me, 50 ! prize the errors above
the facts" Another palmst discovered
A strain OF southern female blood.
The strain dates back 30 years; am
TO believe that my hands stu advertise
it," The third expert made ten hits and
nfteen misses, the fourth, seventeen hits
and eight misses. The last mentioned
hand-readeT made one disastrous hit
which not even my mother could have
made; but IL IS a true hit, nevertheless.
Am ] going 10 point out these things?
Not II can get excused
But the unkiniest cut Of all remains to
be noticed. or the four experts who
undertook 10 read his character from his
hands. only one discovered any sense of
humor In Mark Twain. 1T may be-" he
says, that the three are right"
However, Mark might 90 further and
fare worse. Not content with he YER
diets OF the palmists Borderland next
put him on his trial before the "graphOlo-
gists." He came out OF the ordeal lack
ing In decision, incOnstant. illogical, in
sincere, absolutely devoid OF feeling
merely specifically cultivated self-con-
scious and wanting in moral rect-tude. q"
Decidedly. as the editor says, Mark
Twain should pray 10 be judged by his
hands rather than by mis- handwriting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
pl.mmer and CorGe d Metched.

NEW YORK, Feb BILLY PlimIhtr VII
probably take his departure for England
sooner than ne expected. y dispatch 10
the Police Gezette yesterday brought the
information that a match had been con-
summated between Plimmer and George
Corueld. The National Sporting CluD, ct
London. VIII handle the affair, when Is
hooked for decision on May 9th. 4 purse
of 900 will be fought for, tlOO OF whlch
Will be divided equally between the lads
To cover training and other expenses. the
weight at which the battle Will be fought
IS 10 pounds. weigh in at o'clock on the
afternoon OF the contest. 800 wager mas
been made on the outside, and the mill
looks ike a certainty now, for 80 has
been deposited by the twain, when II To
go TO either pugilist in the event OF one or
the otnar principal FORGETTING.
The encounter is a very Significant one.
pummer. whose record Is known through
ont the world, ami who IS conceded 10 be
incomparabIy clever, VIII have 10 contend
with a stubborn customer In Corfeld The
latter has been before the English public
A number of years and his advancement
in his class las been rapid and marked.
Cc-GeId wanted to meet Charley kelly
ON divers occasions. but the meeting tell
Through. owing 10 the Engli5hman' mas
position 10 sign articles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
DISPENSARYS SHORTAGES.
GOVERNOR EVANS WANTS TO KNOW
ABOUT 1T.
u. IA. In.pec:ors ut Work and VIII Make
u Hot for the Disp~nssrs-Farners
Alliance to Meet.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Feb. Ex-Governor
Evans has found that nearly every
county and sub-dispensary in the State
Is short in his accounts, and to-day De-
gan TO make things lively in consequence,
Some OF the dispensaries have been
found to have shortages ranging from
800 to $500. He states that he has
his inspectors now going through every
dspensary in the State. He VIII require
every dispenser who is short TO give
satisfactory account Of the shortage or
else he will be summarily dismissed ana
prosecutions and suits upon the oonds
will commence Immediately. lie az III
butes the shortages to the loose system
of bookkeeping, which has been IN vogue
in the dispensary service. a ne" system
has been devised, and will go into eHect
tomorrow, which will make IL possible
TO Immediately discover any hoItdse,
Hereafter any dispenser Is 10 De REQUIRE
TO give approved bonds with tni &c
sureties. each surety certifying thaJ ne
owns property to the amount OF the pohu'
rAxM rs ALLIANCE TO MEET.
The conditions of the farmers OF South
Carolina. with cotton at five cents for
the past season. mas btNOiht p4eA~DiN' =, y
TO the present time the fertilizer mills
have scarcely shipped out car load of
fertilizers. This time last year the rush
was so great the cars could not be OBJ
tanned The result Is that many county
alliances have demanded that the presi-
dent call an extra meeting Of the State
Alliance to get the farming classes to-
gether and consider the situation, de-
v.sing some uniform plan OF procedure
for sef-help. This the president, w. ID.
Evans who arrived in the city to-day,
has done. His call is as follows:
''In response TO a request of Alliance
men from various parts of the state, /
hereby call convention. to be composed
of two delegates from each county alli-
ance. to be held in the city Of Columbia,
in the hall Of the House OF Representa-
tives, on Tuesday. the 18th instant, at
y NJ.
The object Of this meeting is to take
into consideration the question of fer
tilizer supplies for the coming crop and
such other subjects as pertain 10 the
agricultural interests OF the State. Where
ever 1t is convenient the county alliances
will hold meetings and elect said dele
gates, otherwise the county presidents
are hereby authorized 10 appoint
"The said. expenses of such delegates
must be paid by the county alliances. 1t
Will be that no orders for fertilizers be
placed until after said conference has
taken place. Each agricultural organiZa-
ton. and individual farmers who feel an
interest in this matter. are cordially in
vited to participate in the deliberations OF
This convention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
DIsHONESI POLTCE METHODS.
A Policeman Charge. "a Pr Officer
with Fraudulent Ia ticcs

BALTIMORE. MD, Feb. 5.-Patrolmen
Reth and Reynolds were specially detailed
a few weeks ago by Captain Aud. of the
Eastern district 10 institute a policy cru
sade. They discarded their uniforms and
made raids here, there and everywhere.
Their work was considered clever until
to-day, when brother officer created in
tense establishment in the Eastern police
station police-room by accusing Reth Of
fraudulent practices.
The house of Henry Stockman had been
raided by Reth. Reynolds and Rochefort
Stockman was arrested and arraigned
charged with having policy strips and
drawings on his premises. Reth swore
that he found them there.
Hold on interrupted Patrolman
Rochefort, this was not right L-saw you
take those slips from your pocket and
put them under the books. where you
cla med 10 have found them. l will not
record for you. / have no resuect or
friendship for policy players or laSbreak-
ers of any kind. and have a record for
arres,ing all whom ! know to be guilty
Of such offences, but / Will not swear 10
lie TO make myself appear clever
officer"
\ big stir resulted. and the case was
sent 10 the Police Commissioners. II Is
alleged that Reths record as a policy
crusader has been made largely through
dishonest practices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
,o.es From .ensv.lle.

EMPORIA. Feb. Special. -Depo-
s,tions Of some eight or ten witnesses
have been taken before l.. l.. Deaklns,
no;arv nubllc. In the Fourth congressional
district certificate Of election from when
Is held by Hon william K. Mckinney
Mr.. f. G. Tredway is counsel Tor H. J.
Thorp. and Mr.. Frank Lassiter is coun-
sci for Hon. William X. Mckinney NO
evidence as yet has been adduced TO prove
tina; fraud was pract:ced at any or the
precincts in this county at the late elec-
ton. The notary will not finish taking
depositions for a week yet.
The young man. George Gaines, who
was reported 10 your columns as robbed
OF $40 by tramp on the Atlantic and
Danville train. turns out TO have been
Intoxicated and fell from the platform
while passing between two cars.
Rev. Sam. ". Small, of Norfolk, will
lecture here in the VI. T.. church, South.
during this month for the benefit of the
Emporia Methodist church. Subject,
From the Bar-Room TO the Pulpit"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
hORTH CAROLfN5'S HON WAYS.
Convict Labor to be Used In Improving
Them-Other Matters.

RALEIGH. n. C., Feb 5.-Special.-ln
the House to-day bills were introduced to
amend the antitrust law and enforce 1t;
to increase the appropriation to the Col
ored Orphanage at oxford; TO aid pubic
schools by local assessments; to prevent
long speeches by attorneys; to forbid
working Of female cOnvicts on roads.
Bills were passed amending the charters
Of Elizabeth city and Edenton; incorpo-
rating the Carolina Ere Insurance COM
pany. OF Charlotte; to amend the charter
Of the Atlantic and Danville railway 70
allow various counties to work coHVictS
on public roads, females not TO be so en-
ployed and no cOnVcts 10 be whipped.
Bills were introduced In the Senate 70
allow corporations to become guardians
ana give bonds. 10 incorporate the south
Atlantic Life Insurance Company. 10 pre-
vent adulteration of food and drugs 10
protect fish and game; to incorporate the
Sanford. Ellington and Eastern railway
to REQUIRE court terms TO begin Tuesday
instead OF Monday.
4 bill to improve the public ROADS by
taxation and convict labor passed atter
a long debate, the Democrats voting
against It.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06

NEW YORK. Feb. 5.-JudSe Pryor, OF
the Court Of Common Pleas. commenting
Yesterday upon the unusual NUMBER OF
divorce cases which are constantly COM
ing before the court now, said that the
marriage ritual should be changed IN
this State so as 10 read, husband anu
wife untl death or divorce do US part
The case before him was that OF Charles
Stockton Halsted against mis- wife, Sarah
III. HaIsted which has been pending tor
several years. The husband obtained
decree several months ago. An appEca-
ton was made TO Judge Pryor yesterday
In behalf of the wife for counsel Zee
OF 81 900 In order that she may have an
opportunity TO take an appeal. This APP
plication was strenuously opposed by the
counsel for the husband who Insisted
that there was no precedent.
Judge Pryor thereupon remarked that
II there was no precedent he proposed
10 establish one. but he stated that there
was a recent decision Of the Court OF APP
peals on this very point. He intimated
very strongly that he would grant the
application, and took the papers, resery-
ing his decision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
THEFARMERS' ALLIANCE.
THE TTONAL CONVENTION IN
ANNUAL SESSION
The Corner stone Of Monum mt In Homo,
of Col. Polk to be Laid Thursday.
Several Speeches Made.

RALEIGH. y. c., Feb. 5.-Special.-The
seventh annual session OF the National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union
met at 315 o'clock this afternoon at
Metropolitan Hall. Mayor Badger well
coined the convention on the part OF the
city and President Menbourne on the
part OF the State Alliance.
Hon. Marion Butler, president or the
National Farmers Alliance. called the
body to order. This is probably the most
powerful body in existence. IL Is ohly
meeting here to honor the man VINO ia
so much for this body, the late Col. L.
l.. Polk. and to whom they Will on Ihurs-
day lay the cornerstone OF magnificent
monument.
Responses were made to the addresses
OF welcome by Hon. J. r.. Dean, OF New
York. and Hon. II. l.. Loucks, or south
Dakota. No business was transacted, TOT
the time was taken up by these speeches.
The speeches were all well received.
The addresses OK welcome were mace
by Mayor Thomas Badger. of Raleigh
and President j. NJ. Newbone, OF the
North Carolina State Alliance.
The attendance is not large. still there
arc a number of delegates here from
States far away.
Colonel Polk was for a long time pres
ident of the National Alliance. He was
a citizen of Raleigh, and was buried III
the cemetery here. In the speeches. To-
day touching and pathetic tribute was
paid to the memory OF this, the greatest
leader the Alliance ever had.
The Alliance met in secret session TO-
meht. where committees were appointed
and other work of the session mapped
out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
ERAKHING IN THE COLD.
The Places of tho Men We're Quickly Filled
But tn. Order Was NJ odifrd.

Considerable comment mas been caused
by the quitting of o colored brakemen on
the Coast Line, because they were forced
to ride on top the cars in cold weather
Their places were quickly filled, and inc
traffic of the line was lot interfered
with.
Mr. j. 4. Fountain. assistant superin-
tenlcnt of transportation, said that the
company did not wish TO impose unneces-
sary hardships on its employees, and had
Sc far modified the order as 10 require
only one man at Il time TO remain on
top the cars. Bat that IL was necessary
10 the safety of the trains that at least
one man should remain constantly on
duty. lie added that there was no difii-
Guilty whatever in getting oil the brake
men the company needed.
II Is a standing order of railroads that
brakemen on freight trains shall ride on
top the cars, but in cold weather the
order is not generally obey ed. Recently
there was On accident near Bellheld'
which. 1t is believed, could have been
prevented had the brakemen Deen at
their posts, and General Manager kenley
gave notice that the rule must be strict
Nv enforced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
MYTHS Of the MGol.

TIE moon Ia been worship i anon"
nearly all the l1uOus OF the WoIlH from
time immemOridl, indeed. her CUT ht7
been asserted TO te much ol Ter establish
Ell than sun worship. SampNCdts ah4
the people of BOrncO adore her YET. ann
tie CARDS come from their homes "'
new moon. aud raise great cry IN h'i
honor SWart Nubiaus rcJuiced IN ~"
new moon s. rising. just as did the cul-
tured Greeks. who pictured her as VIII
huutrcsS more girl thau woman. WIN
cold breast uusuuned by love tor any
man mortal or demigOI. and sweet, rolu
lips that have never Kissed any mouth
but Endymlon asleep on the noun
tqius MoSlcms clap their hands al th'
sight of the new moon, the FINNISH i;ifi,
Christian though she be, drops courtesy
and word OF greeting 10 Kun, as his
silver ma~N shines Whitley over her: The
Peruvian peasant hurrics home out III
the cold moOushine. afraid Of the stern
eyes OF Mama Quilla, and the Egyptian
fellah LOUNGES across the sands where
the Sphinx shadow lies black a hlS
feet. with "A prayer on his Fps or In his
ncart 10 hOth-Thoth. the Master on
Wisdom. the Lord OF the Ibis in whose
absence the fair land of khem has been
brought down very los" S"ablan tiiI5
stll refuse to spin by moonlight, lest
they should anger Her they say vague
~; and in Germany children lrm'y be-
leNe in HJrsel or Holda whose boat '5
the moon whose flower is the faN and
whose delight IL Is TO reward industrious
little maidtns. Dante makes the man an
TIE moon cain in Egypt he Is HoruS,
held To the breast Of Isis. his mother
and the moon. iu France he Is Judas.
ana iu some parts of England the fancy
obtains that Dee Is a man who broke th"
ssobath by gathering sticks from neigh
boris FOREST
t. Rautum the man .n the moon iq
Giant, who. at flowing tide, stOOps TO pour
water on the earth, and nj obb tide stands
upright n order tnat the waters may sub
DAD o. D. f|Hf F..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
"SUITCH ANNIE" ~ MARRIED.
A Unique Character In Railroad circles In
the West,

MILWAUKEE, WIS, Feb. ANNA =.
Grandtner, better known In railroad CIR
cles as switch Annie" is bride. she
was married on January 18th to Charles
W. Green, yard foreman IN the employ
Of the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST Paul.
switch Annie" is one OF the most
UNIQUE characters In the West FOR years
she enjoyed the reputation OF beng the
only regularly employed woman switch
tender IN the country. She was IN the
service OF the IT Paul road Tor about
fifteen years. and had charge OF a set or
the most complicated switches on the sys-
tenn. hut never mad an accident happen
near her post Of duty. She was PAID the
regular salary OF $50 month for twenty
six days work, ana extra pay Tor all over
time. 49,
She became a switch thrower by rate
succeeding to the position OF her rather
who was killed near the switches she
tended When child she assisted her
father at his work, and beinS LETT WIN
out means OF support by his death she
applied to the ST. Paul Company iot th'
work. and was placed IN charge OF tnt
switches. she Is now about thirly-'No
years Old. -
She resigned her position last summer
when she became engaged TO Green VINO
was the yardmastcr and her super or
Her husband is about forty years OF age
and was a WidOWer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
u AIary's Social Union.

Sanger Hall was crowded last night
with merry dancers. and joy reigned I'M
confined the occasion being m entertain
ment given by the 81. Alary's Beneficial
and Social Union.
This union gives three entertainments
during the year, which are always &C
caslons Of great pleasure 70 its members
and guests.
Mr.. A. II. Felthaus was chairman Of
the committee OF arrangements: The re-
ception committee was composed 1f \. +.
Hulcher. George Edelbut, 4. II. Felt
haus. Floor COMMITTEES William Schultz.
Joseph Schock a. II. Feithaus. Supper
committee Joseph Schock, A. F. Hulcher.
George Edelblut.
Mir. J. Il. Winter furnished a sumptu-
Gus supper, which was greatly. enjoyed
and praised by all present. The music
was furnished by the West End Musl-
cal Club.
i ne dance was kept up until about 3
o'clock: and was generally participated
In and enjoyed by the many present,
There were many stylishly Sowned
women and a long and varied programme.
which rendered the occasion the most
enjoyable or the season.
This union has hundred and Gfty
members. and is one of the oldest and
most prosperous Catholic organizations
IN the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
COTTON MEN VISIi US.
Will Traverse the south on q Prospecting
Tour

BOSTON, MASS. Feb. 5.-John l..
Patrick. secretary of the South Immigra-
ton and Industrial Association. who has
made his headquarters In Boston during
the past fortnight and gone forth daily
10 interview the cotton mill men or
New England, left for Norfolk to-day.
II Is expected that party OF ten north
ern cotton manufacturers and representa-
tives of other manufacturing concerns will
leave here February 18th, and will trav-
erse the cotton belt, examining mill
sites, water power and gathering data.
The trip will take in Norfolk. Va; VIII
mington, n. c.; Charlotte, n. c.; At
lanta, Ga and New Orleans.
The Southern immigration and Indus
trial Association has already entered into
negotiations with various railroads In the
South. that the special train may be
hauled free. The trip will extend over
two weeks. The object OF this excursion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
The Blues InSnerted.

Company A Of the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues Battalion had a fun dress
drill and inspection last night. Captain
Wyatt was In command, and the COM
pany never presented a better appear
ance. There was "A large attendance OF
friends of the company, and the move
ments were heartily applauded During
the rests the band, with Band Sergeant
Richie leading, rendered southern melo-
Dies and the Company a March. COM
posed by Mrs. :. 5. Perkins was heard
for the first time.
Ihe company was inspected by the
battalion Commander Major Sol. Clutch
ms, who expressed himself greatly
Pleased with the appearance of the men
and their proficiency in drill. An exhibit
ton platoon drill was given, and the
large audience generously applauded the
manoeuvres OF the soldiers.
During the evening the Imperial Quar-
tette sang several songs and contributed
greatly 10 the pleasures OF the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
Who IS L. BOya: du, =?

ATLANTA, GA. Feb. "a man regis
tered as l.. Bogardus died at Lithia
Springs Hotel to-day. He claimed to be
a crack shot. The hotel people have not
been able to get communication with any
of the dead mans friends. He was lib
orally supplied with money; had sew
eral trunks and some papers in his pos
session referring to Bogardus as the
champion shooter The identity OF the
dead man IS not satisfactory to the hotel
propretors. 1t IS said that Bogardus, the
shooter. was in New orleans few weeks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-06
1BEr4LtNt LUCh.
Fairly Good sport at the Track-E'e"'' I'll
tn Race.

TIL Kace'.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. 5.-'loudy
weather served to detract somewhat
from the attendance at the traek TO day
hut the regulars were out in force as
usual. and had good time picking tne
winners from the bookies. 1t was the
talents day with vengeance, ana the
numuod their money III on the BOOKS
steadily from the first to the las race
4 sprinkling shower fell as the last rae,
cot away from the post, and the lhdlc'-
mons for racing tomorrow are very
strong. The track was in lalr cohui-
ton. summaries: ~.
First race-siX furlOngs. selling-Fdh-
way dO6 Stufflett, 3 to 81 first, Rdncoca'
second. Dave Pulsifer third. Time, l:l8 81.
second race-seyen furlongs. purse
Nero d09. j. Hill, even nrst' fIlhce
imperial second, Fulcher G. third. Time
l:32 Ia. MI, 49,,
Third race-six furlorss. selling-Tramp
d05. A. Clayton. to 81 first, Ben. VII
son second. Reddiua third. Time III"
Fourth race-fve furlones -BiId-catcher
007. Thorpe. 9 10 81 first, Festival SC
ond. Ransom third. Time, lOL
Fifth race-six furlonSs-Mo!e u.+' J'
Hill. 3 10 y first. I'd. Brown second -
somnia third Time, lis IL.