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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
PRICE TWO CENTS:
A STATES RIGHTS ISSUE.
CONSTTTUTIONSLITY0 OF SOUTH CAR
OLINA ACTS BEING TESTED.
Before United states Judge Gofr-Governor
Eyans' Retura Must be sworn to.
The Argument Begins.

COLUMBIA. $. c.. May a.-The consti-
tutionality OF the registration laws ana
Constitutional Convention act 'o> the
State OF South Carolina IL being tested
before United States Circuit Judge Ma
than Con here to-day The matter came
up on temporary lnjunctlons recently
granted by Judge Gon-one at the IN
stance OF c. A. Douglass ana tho other
at the instance Of j. Il. J. Caldwell ana
Sampson Pope, the defeated candidate
for Governor in the last election. AZ
the injunctions are made permanent, ~
means revolution IN the state. so Tar as
voting goes.
GREAT INTEREST MANIFESTED.
The greatest interest is taken IN tho
case, the courtroom to-day being packu
to its utmost capacity. The audience
was composed OF Leading attorneys ana
politicians, and many negroes <eepuon-
can state Chairman Webster and Con-
gresham Murray and x-Congressmsn
Murray and ex-Congressman Miller are
here, listening 70 the proceedings.
When the court was called 10 order, an
agreement was entered into by which both
cases are being heard together. Ine
bills and answers were then read ne
each attorney requiring several rours.
Messrs. G, a. Douglass. sampson rope.
and j. +. Caldwell will make arguments
for the complaInants. AttOrney-esen-
eral w. A. Barber cen. Edward Mccrady.
and George 5. Mower will represent tne
State.
THE GOVERNORS ETTURN.
The return of John Gary Evans 10 the
compliant denied that he, az GovernOr
OF the state, was amenaDlo 10 the United
States Court In any way whatsoever. that
he could be required 10 answer only 20
the people of his state I'm tlye higher
court OF Impeachment. The charges IA
the complaint were characterized as
"scandalous and impcrtinent
Dr. Pope raised the point that this
answer was In the nature OF a demurrer,
and furthermore. that IL should be sworn
TO. inasmuch as the bill was sworn TO.
The state cOntended that as the return
raised no questions OF fact. 70 was rot
necessary to have 1t sworn 10. Judge
Goff ruled that DR.. popc's point was well
taken, and required the State TO have
the paper sworn TO. The Governor has
not yet answered the interrogatorics pro-
pounded. A recess was taken at 2
o'clock.
THE FIRST ARGUMENT.
All the afternoon was consumed In
hearing Attorney-GeTeral Barbers argu-
ment. Ii was u strong denial OF tho
Jurisdiction of the court. and an cxposi-
tlon OF the doctrine of states rights.
There are to be five other arguments or
equal length. The court oonvenes at 10
o'clock tomorrow.
As soon as the hearing In the registra-
tlon case has been disposed OF, t.e dis
pensary injunction case will be taken up
and concluded. The fate OF the dispensary
system hangs on this proceeding, and
not only everybody in the State. but many
I'm other States, are watching the case
with the keenest interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

DOVER. DEL. May "A number OF
persons heard the Joint ballot for a
United States senator to-day, a rumor
being current that something In the ma
ture OF a change would occur. There was
no change. however, the ballot resulting:
Higgins Oem) 5; Addicks (Rep). g.:
Massey Rep) 6: penneviil (Rep). /;
Ridgely Oem), .; Tunnel Oem), l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
EFFoRr 10 GIT nan ron WILDE.
His Counsel VIII Apply to the High Court
of Jdstic~.

LONDON, May 2.-counsol for oscar
Wilde will tomorrow make application
before Baron Pollock. Ia the Queens
Bench Division Of the High Court OF
Justice. for the admission of Wilde 10
bail. pending the re-trial of his case.
Hitherto it has been the practice to
grant applications for bail IN all cases
OF msdemcanor. bat the matter rests
solely upon the discretion of the court
The next session OF the Old Bailey Court
will begin on May 10Th.
Although oscar Widc's fine collection
of prints. Moorish pottery. brc-a-brac.
etc, has been sold al auction. no receiv-
ing order I'm bankruptcy against Him has
yet been applied for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
OIL Goes Down Another Notch

PITTSBURG. PA. May 2.-The stand
ard Oil Company has further depressed
the market by naming $50 as to-day's
price at the agencies In oil City the oil
market opened al sl.S then dropped TO
$50 offered The Pittsburg oil market
opened this morning at sl.s0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

LONDON. May "A Cabinet council
was held at noon to-day, at which Lord
Rosebery presided. After the adjournment
OF the council a fresh batch OF dispatches
was brought into the Foreign ONCE and
laid before Lord KIMBERLY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

OMAHA. NEB.. May Wv. IA. Mcguire.
assistant cashier Of the First National
Bank. committed suicide this morning.
ili-heaith was tho cause. There was no
shortage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. May 2-fcr Nir-
ginla and North Carolina; Local rains;
warmer: northeasterly winds. becoming
variable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
RANGE or THERMOMETER.

Following wac the range OF the ther-
mometor al The Times office yesterday:
"a. NJ. So: ~ NJ. 5g, n. NJ. 80: y
y. ~. 81; . +. a.. 50. midnight g.
Average. " 5-0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

PERRY. O. T., May 2.-Mrs. Zoe Lark
and her step-daughter, Mrs. Macbcnry.
Who Was visiting from Kansas. quarrcll-
"a al saltwater Tuesday at Mrs. Lark's
home. Mira Machenry left the house i'm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
DUH1Nr HELD UfTHOUr BhTL.
Must Answer Before the superior Court for
tho Alleged Murder Of MISS Williams.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Judge Con-
Ian this morning held Theodore Durant
TO answer before the Superior Court
without bail for the murder Of MinHie
Williams
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
TWO MEN KILLED AT KEYSTONE.
The Trouble Grew Out Of q BraTl among
The Miners Wednesday Night,
COAL MOVING FROM POCAHOETAS.
The strikers arc nestIess But Orderly.
Great Efforts 70 be Made to Induce the
Pocsbontas Mon 10 Unite in the Move
meot-Sunday's Meeting There.

BLUEFIELD. W. VA. May 2-Speciah
1,verythine is quiet in the coal region to-
nlrat. but there is an cvident feeling OF
unrest. and "a fear Chat au outbreak may
occur at almost any time This latter rec
suit depends upon me efforts TO which inc
strikers resort 20 stop the two mines
Che Southwest ana Brownine az Pocahon-
las. which are now at work. As the zee
suit Of the strike seems 20 depend upon
the success OF those efforts, 30 is feared
that desperate means viii Doe attempted.
n pcrsuasions continue TO bo ineffective.
The Southwest mines increased their
force nearly io mon to-day and 700 cars
Of coal and coke lefi pocahonfas WIN
the mines in tho two other districts not
affected. the road can pui out daily fhout
300 cars. and as long as they can 90 ihis
t is believed that the strike hts tul
roor chance OF success. hence 'he eH0'lS
at pocahonias.
THE DAILY OUTPUT
THE daily output from the Flat-Top
7ogion before thc strike was 90 cars.
There are five mines which made no it-
ductlon in wages. but which have been
stopped by the strike. leaving the TWO ai
Pocahontas the only ones boz operation in
the entire region.
Tho committees appointed at the Key
stone meeting yesterday to cndeaNcf TO
secure the support of tho focdhontas
miners stW claim that they Will succeed
but tho operators and the Norfolk and
Western officials are cOrldcal that they
win not succeed
TWO MIN KILLED.
There was row at keystone late last
night. in which two men were Killed ana
others injured. SO details of the affair
have yet been obtained. but from what
can De learned. it seems 20 have been the
result of hrawl among the miners
and without definite cause as 90 the
strike
THE Norfolk and Western lis carefully
guarding ifs property and there is now
no outward appearances to indicate the
necessity of troops.
MINfEs LEAVING.
A large number of miners are leaving
the region by nearly every train, ana
the belief seems to Doe that the ue-up
will last Ct long time. unless some con-
cossions are made to- the miners. They
are in good condition to hold out, and
seem determined. So far there have been
no steps taken looking TO "a settlement
Of the trouble. and Oh" operators affect
cd are NOT eudcav0ring Co secure men 10
take the places OF the strikers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03
ELtNKEI BALLOT Bill PASSED.

II Gels Theough the Legislature aud Now
Goes 20 the Governor.
ALBANY, y. Y, May 2.-The Raines
blanket-ballot bill passed the Assembly
BY a vote OF 9s 10 5, and now goes 10
the Governor after the Senate concurs In
the amendments Of the Assembly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

IONDON Nav I'm INC IIOusV OF
Commons to-day. William +. Byles. Lib
eral member for the Shipley Division Of
Yorkshire. West Riding. In accordance
with previous motion, asked the Gov
ernment n Nicaragua had offered to re-
fer all questions regarding the Indemnity
for alleged injuries TO British subjects.
including the expulsion of British Agent
Hatch. to an arbitration commission, ana
II So why the Government had declined
to accept the proposal. lie also asked
il the Government of the United states
had rendered their good offices. or sug-
eested terms OF an amicable arrangement
OF the difficulty. and whether there was
prospect OF such terms being accepted.
Sir Edward Grey, Under Foreign Sec
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-03

CINCINNATI. O.. May 1.-Representa-
tives of the Goes. Ohio. Powder Mis-
near Xenia, Ohio, are here arranging TO
ship forty ear loads of powder 10 cuba
They are reticent as 70 the purchasers
OF n. and Will not say whether the order
Is from the government or the rebels.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
The Tramp's Christmas.

"Silas," said Mrs. Ulogue, wiping her
tear-dimmed eye with the corner Of her
bingham apron, this is the anniversary
Of the day our son William disappeared
from home after you reprimanded him
for staying out late o. nights playing
pool or something"
Eyes," assented her husband, sharp
ening the carver preparatory to dis
secting a nicely Drowned turkey. ut is
exactly ten years since he went away,
and without Just cause, too"
But don't you think you were a
little hard on him, Silas? 1t was only
8 o'clock in the morning when he came
home, and boys will be boys"
HE made a mistake in goin' away"
replied Silas, clipping of a wing: IAN
1 guess no one knows that better than
William by this time"
Maybe SO, but had a strange dream
about our absent boy last night, and
something tells me that he is coming
home, like the prodigal son, and have
put an extra plate on the table, at the
place where he always sa-. But
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19

bark! Some one has entered the gate.
It is--it Is our son William! A mothers
instinct is never wrong. Yes-I recog-
Dize his footsteps. Oh, we shall have
real merry Christmas once more"
And Mrs. Ulogue, trembling like an
aspen, sprang from her seat and quickly
opened the door. A rough-bearded
seedy-looking man stood on the thresh-
old.
"0h, William, my son." cried Mrs.
Ulogue, throwing her arms around the
stranger and almost dragging him into
the house, you have come home at last.
/ knew you would. This is indeed a
merry Christmas"
'Scuse me, ma'am," returned the
stranger, struggling to free himself
from the affectionate embrace of the
woman. me names not William, an
/ ANT nobody's son. My parents passed
in their checks afore l had time to get
on speakin' terms with 'em, an I'm a
wanderin' horphan.
Me names Henry Tennyson Naggs,
but me pards call me Skinny the
Tramp fer short. But l sees how
you've got vacant cheer at the festive
board, an don't mind beln' your son
pro tenn, as the Latin sharps SEE, spe-
cially as left home without dlnin'."
Here, Tige" called Silas, opening a
door leading into the kitchen; and as a
dog as large as a newborn calf sprang
into the room, Skinny the Tramp made
hasty exit. AS he passed through the
yard he absent-mindedly picked up a
new Ratchet, which he sold at the next
village for the price Of five beers.
So the tramp had merry Christmas
after all.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19

T was a stormy
Christmas Eve, and
the little town Of
Tromsoe was COM
pletely enveloped
in the ermine man
tie Of mid-winter.
Snow had been fall
ing all day, and as
the night ap-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
XMAS DECORATIONS.
we Have Copied the Customs of Nom
Christian Countries.

Among the votaries Of the early
Druids there was superstition that
the houses should be decorated with
evergreens in December, in order that
the Sylvan spirits might enter them
and thus be kept free from the blast
Of the cold North wind and the frost,
until milder season renew the foliage
Of their usual haunts. The Christmas
tree is really from Egypt, where the
palm tree puts forth branch every
month, and where a spray Of this tree
with twelve shoots on it, was used in
Egypt at the time Of the Winter SOL
stice, as symbol of the year COM
pleted.
Who does not know the poem be-
ginning
The mistletoe hung in the castle hall,
The holly branch shOne on the old oak
wall.
Years ago over every mans door in
England hung sprig Of mistletoe at
this season. There still hovers mys-
tlO NudI III dUOuL Iuo ulAhllOIOCS anu
many a girl now, with a thrill of ex-
pectancy, places a branch of 1t under
the chandelier or over the door. Ac-
cording to a former belief, when a
girl is caught and kissed under a
mistletoe a berry must be picked OF
with each kiss, and when the berries
have all been plucked the privilege
ceases.
Among the ancient BritOns the
mistletoe that grows on the oak tree
was the kind held in favor. Because Of
its heather origin it is not used often
in church decorations, fact which is
referred to by Washington Irving in his
"Bracebridge Hail." where he has the
learned parson rebuke the unlearned
clerk for this very thing.
In Germany and Scandinavia the
holly or holy tree is called Christ's
thorn, because 1t puts forth its berries
at Christmas time, and therefore is es-
pecially fitted for church decorations
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
Tho Yule Log.

A custom at one time prevalent IN
England, and still observed In some Of
the northern districts Of the old coun-
try, is that Of placing an immense log
Of wood-sometimes the root Of a great
tree-ln the wide chimney-place. This
log is often called the yule log, and 1t
was on Christmas Eve that 1t was put
on the wide hearth. Around 1t would
gather the entire family, and Its en-
trance was the occasion Of great deal
OF ceremony. There was music and re-
joiclng, while the one authorized to
light it was Obliged to have clean
hands.
1t was always lighted with brand
left over from the log Of the previous
year, which had been carefully pre-
served for the purpose. A poet sings Of
1t in this way:
With the last yeere's brand
Light the new block, and
For good success in his spending,
On your psaltries play,
That sweet luck may
Come while the log is tending.
The Yule log was supposed to be a
protection against evil spirits, and It
was considered bad omen II the fire.
went out before the evening was over.
Tho family and guests used to seat
themselves in front Of the brightly
burning fire, and many a story and mer,
ry Jest went round the happy group.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19

| With its glossy, dark leaves and bright,
red berries, it is an attractive decora-
ton for the house.
The Jews used to decorate at their
Feast of Tabernacles with evergreens
and flowers.
The laurel was used at the earliest
times of the Romans as a decoration for
all joyful occasions, and is significant
Of peace and victory.
In some places 1t is customary to
throw branches of laurel on the Christ
mas fire and watch for omens while the
leaves curl and crackle in the heat and
flame.
The evergreen tree is a symbol used
as the Revival of Nature, which as
Economically signifies the return of the
Sun. Hung with lights and offerings,
the tree has for centuries been one Of
the principal characteristics of Christ
mastide.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
Merry ChrIstmas.

Christmas ought to be the merriest
day of the year. From the busy man to
the little child, let the cheerful greet
ing, Merry Christmas" ring out gladly
to all. Christmas is the time when,
after weeks Of expectancy, Santa Claus
appears to the dear children. The time
has come for the hanging up Of stock
ings, and many bright eyes will look
on Christmas morn up the chimney for
a glimpse Of Santa Claus land his eight
tiny reindeer" The days will come
when belief in the beautiful myth Of
Santa Claus will disappear, but let it
last so long as 1t can and gladden. the
hearts Of happy childhood.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19

great and joyful festival as Christ
mas, 1t showed, she added, a lament1ble
lack OF religious feeling to prefer such
a request. She pointed out that pow
erty, sickness and death were sent by
God himself, and that the true Chris
tian should submit to them, not merely
without murmur, but ioyfully, kissing
the rod in remembrance Of the gracious
declaration, "As many as love re-
Duke and chasten." She offered to
call on the following Gay for the pur-
pose of exhorting Greta to submit to
the will Of God with entire resignation.
The mother had now lost all hope,
and was returning to her home in a
still more responding frame Of mind
than that in which she had quilted 1t.
She walked on as in dream, scarcely
noticing the fast falling snow, while
longing with an intensity bordering on
agony that she might have been able
to procure even a few common flowers
for her Greta. But none were to be
lUuuus GNCn llAC blOWulOpo nAu bhOhh
selves In the bosom Of the earth, and no
primrose nor violet would be seen for
months. Thus sorrowfully musing,
she continued her walk, and in a few
minutes would have reached her mis-
cradle home, when by the light Of her
lantern she saw few green leaves
peeping from the foot Of hedge which
enclosed a garden in the neighborhood.
STOPPING down, she scraped away the
snow with her hand. Yes, there were
leaves, large and lustrous, under which
she found few green blossoms, some
full blown, others in bud, but all pale,
small and without color, perfume or
beauty.
"Ah!' though she, "as there were no
roses to be procured, these little flowers
have been sent that my child may be
spared the pain of knowing that there
are hearts so cold and hard that nc
woes of others can soften them, and
who care for no sorrows except their
Ownw
AS she fastened onward, the deep
toned bell struck the hour Of midnight
and the joyous Christmas chimes broke
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
TnhhH,n Chri.tmns.


1t was early Christmas morning, and
the streets were empty. A boy with a
big turkey knocked at the kitchen door
Of a large, pleasant house, and while
he was talking with the cook, cold,
homeless little Tabby Tiptoes slipped in
between his heels so softly that nobody
saw her. Good" she thought. Now
l can get warm!'
She patted lightly upstairs on her lit
tie velvet paws, and found herself in a
snug and coy room. A bright fire
snapped in the CRATE, and beside 1t hung
a small stocking, crammed full from
top to toe.
Tabby was so pleased with her warm
quarters that she turned somersault
on the soft rug. Then she played that
the toe Of the. stocking was mouse.
She caught 1t with her sharp claws, and
gave 1t a little pull.
But the stocking was overloaded al
ready, and down 1t came on the hearth.
The checkers and dominoes and sugar.
plums rolled to every-side.
Poor Tabby just had time to hide In
the empty stocking before Neddy
rushed into the room.
"Why, mammal" he called, Santa
Claus must have dropped my stockingp'
Then he put his hand into 1t. "a live
kittenp he shouted again. "Oh, how
did Santa Claus know! That was Just
what l wantedw
And indeed, Of all his pretty presents,
Neddy liked little pussy best.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19

IN her ear. Kneeling reVerently on the
snowy ground, the mothers heart went
up in gratitude, and she prayed the ALI
Merciful One to look with plying eyes
on her sweet and cherished Greta,
pressing the humble flowers to her
bosom. In another moment, she had
risen and passed onward with her
treasure.
AS she drew back the curtain to offer
the dark leaves and little green bios
SONS to her darling, she made discov-
cry which startled her. They had
given place to large, exquisite white
blooms tinged with delicate pink.
Roses! rosesw cried Greta, 20,
mother, who gave them to your"
ut was a Christmas present" replied
the astonished mother.
At the sight of these lovely Christmas
roses, the dying girl bowed her head,
and softly kissed each precious bios
som. Then she fell back on her pillow
with sigh. THE light that was never
on land or sea" came into the beauti-
full blue eyes, and her lips half-opened
with radiant smile. The prophecy Of
the doctor was fulfilled. The roses had
appeared, and her sufferings were
ended. Her pure young spirit had
passed upward in one ecstatic burst Of
love and thanksgiving.
Since that time Qong ago. the plant
which grows under the hedges, beneath
the SHOWS of winter, has continued to
produce beautiful white blossoms and
retained the name Of "The Christmas
Rose" which was given to it by the
good women OF Tromsoe.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
Tho Christmas Tree.

AnO CnElsLhhB Vroo'
Only star! shining star!
More glorious than our planets are,
But watched by wistful eyes and bright,
And longing hearts, that wOndrous
night. =
Only a manger, shadow-thrOnged,
That to some public inn belonged,
Where sweet breathed cattle quietly
For midnight slumber bent the knee.
Only the light of tapers small,
That on two tender faces fall,
Two tender faces--one divine
That still through all the centuries
shine
From palace walls, from thrones Of
gold,
From churches, shrines, cathedrals old,
Where the grand masters of their art
Wrought faithfully with hand and
heart.
Only a babe! in whose small hand
Is seen no sceptre of command,
But at whose name, with Freedoms
sword,
Move the great armies of the Lord.
Only a cross! but oh, what light
Shines from Gods throne on Calvary's
height!
His birth, His, life, the angels see,
Written on every Christmas tree.
M. A. DenisOn.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
The Fate OF a Gift.

On Christmas morning gave her,
With a reckless impulse, my heart.
The gift had a loving SAVIOR,
And she took 1t in kindly part.
But It was a present and, therefore,
I'm afraid It lies on the shelf;
It was something she didn't care for,
And something l wanted myself.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
A Hint.

1 wish you a merry Christmas!
Let's try while we're repeating
The dear old-fashiOned greeting,
To add a kind, unselfish act,
And make the wish a blessed fact.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-19
The Stars.

The stars
Upon the nights black stem, behold
A million shining buds unfold
And light her gardens azure lawn
Where walks the moon from dusk Il
dawn.