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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27

fear from the competition Of the south.
/ believe that every step tna' ~ ahen
In the interests OF the empioys " i.s ~.
his burden Will return some,ni"s NJ ssas
manufacturer and the state a.
chusetts manufacturers have Always III
the past. and will In the future. be compe-
tent. owing to the skill ana i,iaei,,isemoe
OF their operatives, to hold thelr own
against all competitors. III ttoot 49,
this. since the passage OF tne III.
large fortunes made. and ricn famines
multiplied. believe that TO-DAY Massa
chusetts Is raising class OF hnecnahlcSS
who are destined to become a soutce -,
strength TO and the prop anu nhai'i''a'
of our American repubhc. - ps,or5
Representative Ross. Of New Bedford,
thought that the small increase III ,r tng
number of mills in the Souln uu,In.
forty years was strong Pt t"ssochus
New England. and especially MISS a.. oo,,,-
petition. Labor legislation had notn ,iIs
TO do with the removal OF an o., tn Was
corporations. The same legislation was
even now being sought in tne odipiln"s
Mr.. Ross said that re hhe bser ," can't.
Chiooree company, when nau .be South
cd permission to build IN rhe So Sers
had gone directly to AlaD3il1, "ne.o
there Is a ten-hour Law. lie ialleu ~
see any inducement TO go S9u'n oo,,, :
to make coarse goods. wnich $50 IN any
-
extent, as most Of the WorK uoie "'''
is Of finer grade. ~. o,oi;r.,
I'm the SOUTH" aid Mr. Ross, 'i MI
the thirteen States. there are less ~, mar -,
spinners than In ore large corporation III
New Bedford This talk OF an ii I I go,
there is not borne out by facts, III loy"
the South increased its business more
than the North ii l. true but there was
little increase by either. - a..
The tariff otation a thsn # o SjG the the
coarse southern goods. and that IS why
we lost ground. In 1870 the South had
$50 manufactures and there are only
30 row" 90,
The speaker also claimed 1t cost ~
rer st.,ndle TO .miIi a southern mill while
in this state it cost but si3. one opera,
tive runs forty spindles there, WINE mere
there Is only one TO eighty Spl 111es. ,,e.
william Kcrshaw. of Fall River; me-
long weaver in cotton mills shd Co ~, ai
Carlton. representing the Boston Ceht i5n
labor Union. spoke briefly. after when
the hearing was continued to March sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
10 FLO1T Old GLORY.
Permission Grsuied the Jr. -. u. A. M.
Mr Joncs Improying and NJ nv KrcoyAr.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb 26.-Specal.--
committee. representing the four coun-
ellis OF Junior order United American Me-
chanicS of this city. headed by State
Council Secretary Thomas Il. Ivey, APP
peared before the School Board tonight
and asked pcrn!ssi ion 10 raise American
flags on all the public school buildings in
Petersburg. Permission was unanimously
granted No date mas been set for the
flag raising
shot himself yesterday morning with sui
cidal intent. is somewhat more favorable
to-day. Some hopes arc now entertained
of his recovery.
Hands were getting ready to-day 10 re-
sumo work OH st. Josephs Catholic
church, now IN course of erection on the
corner OF Washington and Market streets.
In consequence OF the very inclement
weather no work has been done on the
building for the past two or three weeks.
The Petersburg Grays expect 10 go into
encampment next August at Deer Park,
near Oakland, Nd.
Mr.. Joseph Blankenship, aged eighty
one years, residing In Ettrick, Chester
Held county fell a day or two ago and
fractured his hip.
Tomorrow. being Ash Wednesday. the
beginning Of Lent, appropriate services
Will be held at the Catholic and Episcopal
churches.
Mr.. Robert III. Pannill, whose arrest In
Lynchburg last night was announced in
The Times to-day, is native of this
place. where his parents reside. and
where he has many friends who regret TO
learn OF the trouble In which he has be-
come involved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27

\ Noble Woman Who Only Wanted Her
Umshanh's PAtrInt Deeds Recorded

MATTHEW'S. VA. Feb Especial -
Lane-DiggS Camp, No. 80, Confederate
Veterans was recently organized here,
with these officers: John -. Donovan.
commander; Gabriel +. Miller. lieutenant
commander: Sands Smith, adjutant. Up
wards of thirty members have been en-
rolled. and there is bright prospect COR
a large increase 1t was named in honor
10 the memory of Oscar Lane and julius
Rocker Lane. brothers of General James
III. Lane, and Andrew j. Diggs and a
number of others who bore his family
nanie. who lost their lives in defence Of
Virginia. :. s4-
An interesting meeting was held here
to-day. the occasion being graced by the
presence OF many ladies. The meeting was
opened with an appropriate prayer by
Rev. James Grammer -. D., after which
most admirable address was delivered
by Rev Il. a. Compton on the Life
and Character of Cen Robert j.. Lee"
Its literary merit was highly appreciated
by large and intelligent audience A
unanimous vote of thanks was rendered
him by the camp. and he was requested
TO furnish copy for publication with the
bylaws.
one of the objects of this organization
Is to preserve and publish the names Of
the men from this county who lost their
lives in the public service during the war
that have died since the termination of
hostilites. The following touching Incl
dent was related by the commander:
With this end I'm view :. -.'~vivor OF the
Lost Cause recently called upon the
widow of a fallen eofhrade to gather in
formation. He found her in an humble
home. with such little comforts only as
woman's taste and frugality can provide
In conversation with her he asked her
few questions. when she. misunder-
standing the object of the visit. quickly
told him that she did not want a pension
and would not receive IL; that all she
wanted was that stone be placed on her
husbands grave with an Inscription TO
show that he lost his life In defence of
his country when Jen. Davis was pres-
dent. As soon as this pathetic story was
told, on motion OF Comfade Judge q.
Taylor Garnett, committee was APP
pointed 10 make suitable arrangements,
and 1t Is hoped that when the May flow
ers bloom the ardent wishes Of this noble
true and patriotic woman will be graft
fed; that tasteful monument may be
erected, bearing the long-coveted in
scription, and that il may endure for
ages. standing rebuke TO the noble
army Of patriotic pension-grabbers, ever
hungry for public pap, as compression
for public services never rendered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27

s.ons. Some OF the most promising youne
men OF our town were baptized nnl1ns
them Messrs. white Blair. y. X. Bchau-
rant. Il. j. Davis. and others.
The sales for leaf tobacco nave ~. ,,,
very light IN market for tne Pa 49,, n are
higher. however than for the past Two
wears. and there seems to be an upward
tendency IN trade generally, the mer-
chants buying largely for their sp'ihs
trade. No preparation mas a" ye' 80
made for the new crop OF tobacco o"lhs
TO the past cold weather. ,,o.,
There is no hold up in the condemnation
10 tho election law by our people, many
fearing trouble over the probable not the
true results next spring.
Loyman Spencer cut {. q, TUDOR VIII
n knife very badly. last Thursday night
Of Vandergrift's saw-mill few miles
east OF town. Spencer made his escape
md is st1l at large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
FIgEIN THE SHEEWOoD HOUSE.
The Damage Amounts to About S3,Coo'
Con iedefate Monument Funds.

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. 26.-Speciai.--
Early this morning the Sherwood House
at Old Point was seriously damaged by
fire. The prompt arrival OF the fire de-
pdrtment saved total destruction OF
the handsome building. The loss is about
5000; fully covered by insurance.
The commander of Pickett Buchanan
Camp. Confederate Veterans reports that
the funds in hand for the Confederate
monument is $l2.9l3.0 against S,iy9.ob
twelve months ago.
The negroes Of Norfolk will hold mon
st,r meeting in honor OF Fred. Douglass.
DR. George ". Carter, pastor Of Park
View Methodist church. delivered bril-
liant ADDRESS Tonight at Centenary
church on Methodsm before an immense
audience The meeting was under the
auspices Of the EpwOrth League Society.
DR. Sledd. of Richmond, will speak next
week.
The colored Baptists OF Portsmouth
have completed church which cost
10000 1t is the handsomest church in
the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
Comfy Officers in ID em8nd.

ACCOMAC, c. H., VA, Feb. 25.-Spe
cial.-Yesterday the regular monthly term
of the County Court commenced. 1t
was candidates day The spring canvass
for the county Offices commenced in dead
earnest.
The weather is mlder and the ground
damp: nevertheless with the patriotic
gentlemen who wish 80 serve the dear
people all day long on the court green
it was IAN hands around. right and left
through" James II. Fletcher. present
incumbent, is opposed by Benjamin Z.
Gunter, Jr.. son of Judge Gmter, OF our
Circuit Court, for Commonwealth At
torney; John II. Wise, sheriff, is opposed
by h. James Gunter late doorkeeper OF
the Virginia Senate; County Treasurer
Edwin T. lowell. as yet has no opposi-
ton. Both incumbents Commissioners
of the Revenue have three opponents
apiece 1t will be a warm time all
along the line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
BOTH THE MEN In JAIL.
HAMMER AND PANNTLL OCCUPY TIE
GUESTS CHAMBER"
Rumors I'm p,icating Otb~r Employees Of the
Bank Unfoundcd--Mr.E dmundA Diaws
. Pistol ON Frank Mathews.

l.YNCHBUKG, VA. Feb. 26-speciai'--
There are no new developments in the
bank dofalcation to-day. The city mas
been rife with rumors all day long. which
have amounted TO nothing new. Panniii
was bailed in the sum OF ten thousand
dollars at 4 O'Clock this morning, for
per,od OF four hours. and returned 10 JAN
ats He. with Teller Hammer, nov. occ"P!
the "guests' chamber OF the jan ID"
was fixed to-day at $4,000 for PanniI ana
$4,000 for Hammer by Commissioner Inns
,ev mn, M 10 this time neither party
80 re-, able 10 raise the necessary
amount. 80. .,,.o ,vas
The preliminary hearing OF the TWO was
DostDoncd until noon tomorrow
40 orHaKs IMPLICATED.
f.oD,,,,iss,oncr Tipsley to-day telegraph
"A yi,'t,ad states District Attorney ~ j.
Montague. at Danville, 10 De pTesen' a.
az Rearing tomorrow. In addltlon 10
Mr. John l.. Lee, Pannill has retained
Hon Randolph Harrison as counsel ~
rnors concerning the remaining empty,
M tho bank have been among those car
,,Iated to-day. 4 call there discioseu lhe
fact that careful examination had Deen
made by the directory Of the BOOKS ana
accounts OF each of the other employees
which satisfied the officers that the IN
togrtty OF each Of them was above re-
proach. ut o,,,,.o. - tho
chesaDeake and Ohio railroad, has ar
rived In the city. presumably caiied mere
IN, the arrest of Pannill. lie is now en-
gagged In checking Pannilfs ONCE, ana
will not finish until some time to-mor-
row. ,,.-
MIR. Charles Kinnier will be PanniiI
temporary successor as city ticket agent
of the Chesapeake and ONO.
MATHEWS MARROW EscAPF.
Frank Mathews. OF the recent Mathews
McFarlane scandal. had diiilcuity mere
to-day with James Il. Edmunds, attorney
at law. and son OF Congressman hu-
munds which. but for the timely inter
fernce Of friends, would undoubtedly nave
resulted IN death or serious INJURY IoI
Mathews. Mathews walked into the OF
fee of Mr.. EdmunGs. and after snort
quarrel, struck him several severe blows
ia the face Edmunds went TO mis- desk
and procuring a pistol. cooked IL ana
aimed II at Mathews. when Captain -
II. Franklin rushed in and tried to take
the weapon from him. The hammer de-
scending caught on Frankln's thumb
and thus saved Mathews bfe. Mathews
at once left the Office, but was suisse
quently arrested.
The difficulty grew out of suit brought
by Edmunds as attorney. TO recover pro-
ceeds OF certain property sold by Math-
ews. the latter claiming that Ed
munds had blackmaied him in the chan
Gerry bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
TIDINGS OF THE ISTRIAN.
TIE OVERDUE STEAMER PUT IN
BERMUDA !sHORPOP COAL.
II 10 Believed That Her Machinery Got Out
of Ordsr-Her Coal Supply WAS Sum-
Client to Last for ~ Days.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Feb. 2o.-spe-
cial.-A telegram received here this even
ing states that the Chesapeake ana ONO
steamship 1strian. which sailed from Liv-
erpool for this port on January 2ith, and
was due here on February 9th, has put
into Bermuda short Of coal.
No particulars are given, but 1t Is
thought that the Istrian's machinery got
out Of order causing the delay. Her
coal supply when she left Liverpool was
sufficient to last only twenty-five days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
no MAKE BYRyES CZIR.
This is the Plan oil Mayor strong and ii
Assocint In Sew York

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-AiayOr Strong's
idea of what the police department should
be and his opinion OF the Capitalization
OF authority under one head, was made
evident at a meeting OF the Police Board
this afternoon. The subject under dis
cus.on at the recent mysterious confer
ence, first between the Mayor and super
intendent Byrnes, then between the
Mayor and Commissioner Andrews, ana
finally between all three, was clearly
shown by a resolution offered By Conn
missioner Andrews this afternoon. COM
missioner Andrews would make the SUI
perintendent actual. as we'll as nominal
head OF the department, giving nm al
most absolute power in the control ana
management of the uniformed iorce'
Mr Andrews stated that he had been
in consultation with numerous city au-
thorities, and that he had come to the
conclusion that the three inspection dis
tricfs in which the territory covered by
the metropolitan force is divided should
be abolished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
DIDN'r kNOU N HAo LOADED.
Another Striking Instance of the Danger
of empty" Guns.

DANVILLE. VA, Feb. 26.-Special.-
Joshua Lawson, a colored boy about
twelve years of age. was shot and almost
instantly killed this evening in II. u.
Hoyt x Co.'S bar by H. =. Hoyt. The
boy was employed in a boarding house,
and had been sent to the bar 10 get
bucket of water. the pipes at the former
place being frozen. Hoyt was behind the
bar cleaning his pistol. and didn't know
that there wasea charge in the chamber.
He snapped the weapon to see if ii would
work. when the cartridge was discharged.
The bullet entered the mouth of the boy,
going downward and lodging in the neck.
Hoyt was arrested and bailed in the sum
of so
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
An Amateur Theatrical.

ACCOMAC G. H., VA, Feb. 26.-Special.
Last Friday night at Onancock drama
entitled, THE Battle of the Ladies'" was
rendered under the direction of Mrs.
Frank +. Brent wife of Professor Brent,
principal OF Margaret Academy, in that
town. The largest and most appTeciative
audience that ever assembled in the
Town Hall was present. and everybody
says that IL was a grand success in every
particular The proceeds were for the
benefit of the academy in paying off in
debtedness incurred for an additional and
new school room The school is in a
fiourishing condition. and everybody Is
extoliing Mrs. Brent's patriotism and
great and peculiar gifts in the dramatic
art.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
ONLY TWO FAVORITES.
,iting Talent Our Ia Full Force But We're
Thrown Down

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Feb. 26.-There
was a large attendance at the track TO-
day, and the betting talent was out 81
fierce. but they were thrown down on
three races, as only two favorites we're
first past the post. The last race should
have gone TO JocO. with Thorpe up, but
for some unaccountab.e reason II failed
to land winner, and Cooper, with Turner
up. the fayorte. passed under the Wire
first Five more selling races have been
arranged for tomorrow, and the betting
public will again get the worst OF II. sum
maries:
First race-seyen furlongs. selling.-lm-
ported Wolsey Q0i, McCue, ; TO p first,
BIN White second. Legrande third. Time,
I.2s
Second race-fve and half furlongs,
seling.-Brevity Q02, Turner TO u first,
Princess Rose second, Verdi third. Time,
Is 81.
Third race-seven furlongs. selling
Zaldivar Q07, Knapp, s TO u first. Hotspur
second. Bess McDuff third. Time, 80.
Fourth race-sX furongs. selling
Black Ball 900, Turner, u to u first, Mer-
rift second, Tom Kelly third. Time,
l.2l II.
Fifth race-seyen furlongs, d0i,
Turner. to u first, Joco second, +. c.
Nichols third. Time, 1871.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
BILLSIN THE ASSEMBLY.
SEVERAL PASSED AND NEW ONES
APPEAR.
The County Government BIZ Postponed
Until To- Dsy-TO Investigate the Shell
Fish Commission.

RALEIGH, n. c., Peb. 26.-SpeciaL-
Bills were introduced in the Senate To-
day as follows: To repeal the act crea''hs
the Labor Statistics Bureau; to reduce
the expenses of the Agricultural Depart
ment; to provide for and promote the oys-
ter Industry; to instruct iunatic asyluhs
to make a statement OF the enects Oh
strong drink.
OFFICERS OF THE NEW CIRCUIT.
A resolution was adopted that to-nloi
row there be an election or the oil-
GERS of the new criminal circuit OF Bun
combe. Henderson, Madison ana hay
wood counties, to-wit: Ewart, judge
Mccall, solicitor; w. II. Wilson. clerk.
The special order the county govern
ment bill. was postponed until tomorrow
The bill TO transfer Mitchell county 10
the Ninth district passed, after strong
debate.
A bill TO abolish the criminal courts cir
cult of Mecklenburg and New Hanover,
and TO create a new circuit. composed OF
these counties, as wen as Wake. Edge
combe. Forsythe and Craven, came up.
Finally the bill was made the special
order for tomorrow.
BILLS IN The HOUSE.
In the House bills were introduced as
follows: The revenue and machinery bill
tax rate. % cents; to incorporate the Cur
rituck and Camden railway; to abolish
the appropriation TO the University The
bill TO relieve building and loan associa-
tons from the usury was Indefinitely
postponed
The resolution to investigate the affairs
of the Shell-hsh Commission was adopted
\ bill was passed allowing women to b'
appointed notaries public. The bill TO de
fine butter and lard ana protect pure
food was also passed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
RAID on MOUNSHINERS.
Eve Men Arrested and Many Gallons OF
spirits Destroyed IN Carroll.

DANVILLE. VA, Feb. 2G.-Special.-
Revenue Agent Thomas y. Williams Is
just in from the mountains of Carroll
county, where, on the I'D. he and other
Officers destroyed -four Illicit distilleries
end also G09I gallons of beer.
The day following the officers destroyed
another large distlllery and arrested
three moonshiners.
ON the 24th they came upon another
distiiery in full blast and located in
cave on the mountain side Ennis
Thomas and James Cadell were. after re-
s.stance, arrested at the muzzle OF
Winchester.
The officers captured also pistols,
rife ana a lot of dynamite, which, 1T
Is believed was intended to be used in
lighting the officers.
The light before a large party OF moon
sinners we're at this distillery TO give the
officers 2 fight should they show up, as
was expected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27

Full List of the Men Engage by MANAGE
rOnmcrs.

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. 26.-Special.-
Manager Sommers arrived in the city
tonight and he says he has engaged the
following players for next season;
II. Phil Gericr, of Washington, and
Ray Tenley, Of Cincinnati, catchers; I'd.
Herr, ST. Louis; McCreery, Washington;
Mcdonald, Chattanooga; T.. l.. Wood
Washington; Palmer, Virginia, and Set
ley, of Florida, pitchers; O'Hagan, first
base: Whaley. UnontOwn, Pa, second
base; Hoffman, Cumberland, Nd, third
base; CcrcoraI. Cincinnati, short stop
Hauptman, Washing tor, left field; layer
centre field; GER Wrenly right field. He
says these men 1<S,n be here IN a few
days. ard canewin.
=, Hc has ssneduled games with Houston.
Texas: New York League, Altoona, Pa,
Philadelphia League, BiOcFlyn League,
Wake Forest and others. The first game
will be March 2sth with Houston, Tex.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
No Decision Reached

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. 26.-Third
Vice President Baldwin. of the Southern
Railway said tonight that there was
nothing new in the controversy between
tho roads and the Southern Railway en-
ployes. The objections made by the en-
pioyes to the new schedule recently made
by the company are still under considera-
ton. They were discussed to-day but
no dacision was reached.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
The LEXINGTON IEAGBDY.
Cause OF the Trouble ~ Reflections Upon
DIR. Payne by Shemwei.

RALEIGH. y. c., Feb. 26.-SpeciaI.-No
further particulars concerning the riot at
Lexington have been received mere.
The three men reported as killed were
only badly wounded.
The young wife Of Shenwell went to
jail with him. She is nearly crazed with
grief.
The cause Of the trouble was reflections
made by Baxter Shemwell upon DR..
Payne as medical examiner for insur-
ance companies. Excitement is still high
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
Morrow Escape From Fire.

COLUMBIA. VA, Feb. 26.-Special.-
Last night about 3 o'clock the dwelling
house of Philip Turpin, an old colored
man. caught FIRE. and when discovered
b. the inmates the flames had made such
Roadway as 10 make II impossible TO save
anything. The family barely had time
u get out before the roof fell in.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
Myers Attacks n LAWYER

ATLANTA. GA, Feb 96.-Will. Myers.
under sentence of death for murder.
seized Frank Walker, a lawyer who was
in the jail corridor to-day. and it was
thought that Myers would kill him be-
fore aid could reach Walker. Myers was
told by another prisoner that Walker had
remarked that he was guilty and should
be hanged. Myers was cooled OF py the
taller,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
GENERAL CUBAN UPRISING.
Generals Msrti and Conner at the Head o.
tho Revolution

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Feb. 2I.-The
latest advices from Cuba confirm the re-
ports OF d general uprising of the pa
tr.ots there. The movement * s,multa-
neous at seven different points on the
island, and the insurgents have attacked
eight or ten interior towns.
At Matanzas Spanish army officer was
dangerously wounded last Sunday morn
ing.
Generals Marti and Gomez are at the
head OF the revolution. They reached
the island from Vera Cruz. Mexico, ON
the 2ith instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-27
TIE RIoTERs DISPERSED.
wenyers Return to Wor..

CLINTON, MASS. Feb. 2S-,Most OF the
weayets at the Lancaster Bingham Mills.
ing and who voted last evening to return
TO work to-day. were at their looms as
usual this morning. and all but about 200
looms were running. Everything Is quiet
about the milla to-day.