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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
A BIG HAUL BY BANDITS
OYER 10000 MEXICAN DOLLARS
TAKEN FROM 4 TRAIN
On the Southern Pacific Railroad by MASK
ed Bobbsrs-Ofiicers Searching for -
the Mep

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 31.-Ofiicials OF
the Southern Pacific Railroad Company
were notified this morning OF the robbery
OF the west-bOund overland train at $50
o'clock last night. near Wilcox, Arizona.
The safe was blown upon with dynamite
by masked men. and $4,000 In Mexican
silver was taken. Five men were en-
gagged in the robbery, four having been
present at the place where the express
car was looted. while the fifth IS known
to have been in the company OF these Tour
when they were seen in and about VII
cox previous 20 the robbery. The actual
work OF the robbery was done by two
men, who boarded the cars at WILCOX
and when two miles west of the town
suddenly appeared i'm the cab OF the en-
CINE with drawn pistols and compelled
the engineer to stop the train.
EXPLOSIVES USED.
While one OF the robbers kept him COW
cred, the other made the fireman ana
brakeman cut the express and mail cars
loose from the rest of the train. the
engineer was then made to pun the two
detached cars for about two miles TO Il
culyert, where two more OF the gang were
found holding horses for the entire party.
1t was here that the safe was blown open
the men with the horses having brought
explosives. Six explosions were effected
by the robbers, before they felt satisfied
with their work. AS a result the sides OF
the express car were thoroughly shattered
and the express company's safe was
blown to pieces. \ great deal OF money
was scattered about, and the express
agent from Wilcox, who visited the scene
picked up about seven hundred Mexican
dollars. which the robbers had been IN
able to collect
HUNTING FOR THE MIN.
Besides the $4,000 in Mexican money,
there was considerable coin on the train,
which had been sent to pay railroad en-
ploycs along the line After the robbery
the men rode I'm a sOuthery direction.
Sheriff Fly and tour men left WelcoX
for the scene OF the robbery this morn
ing and shortly afterward Deputy Sheriff
Howard set out with two men. Scott
White also took a posse out from Tomb
stone with the hope OF heading off the
robbers Special Agent Breckenridge, OF
the southern Pacific. has also gone to the
scene with two Indian trailers, his pur-
pose being To- take the back trail and ina
out where the robbers came from.
tough citizen named Grant Wheeler IS
supposed a De the inspiring genius OF the
affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
Winter Chau'nuQua Assembly.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Jan. 3l.-A Ma
tiOnal Winter Chautauqua Assembly was
organized to-day at the Ebbitt House
i'm this city. The place chosen for the
location OF the assembly was Augusta,
Ga. one Of the most popular and merl-
torious winter and health resort points
i'm the south The organization was
effected by the election Of the follow
ing board of trustees: A. *. Mcclure,
-. &. Gilman. W. j. Northen, George T..
Eager. II. t. Chambers, Bishop John
II. Vincent, l.. B. Evans, ". II. Payne
y. r., DR.. J. II. Kirkland. Professor, W.
r. Harper. J. II. billiard, William l.. vii
son, Professor a. Bouland, DIT. Il; II.
Council. NJ. &. Peters, G. ;. Gardner,
". IL. Baldwin, Jr., II. II. Boyesen. }. T.
Plunkett, y. D.. c. G. Goodrich, W. \.
Latimer. G. u. Willlngham. DR.. |. y.
Hopkins. Hon. John Wanamaker. o. T..
Mason. y. l.. Moody. Wallace TharD,
Or Thomas d. Coleman. Bishop G. y.
Galloway. Bishop Thomas f. Gaylor. H.
Walters John w Wallace, p. G.. Burum.
James T. Boutwell,, Patrick Walsh and
George II. Lombard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
Cold Wentiipr i'm q a1re

GORDONSNlLLE. VA, Jan. 3I.-Spe-
cial.-The heaviest snow of the winter
came last Monday. 1t measured eignt
inches Tuesday. and the weather was
threatening to give us more yesterday
morning. A slight sprinkle fell, with IN
dications of more to follow.
The grand jury of Orange county IN
dlcted Albert Daniel last Monday Tor
shooting John Winston Cboth coloreD
I'm December. with intent TO kill The
trial was postponed yesterday. on ac-
count of the absence of a witness Tor
the defence. until the February term of
the County Court of Orange.
The business is dun in town on account
Of the inclement weather this month. the
greater part of which has been extreme
~ cold or falling weather.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
VESIs 0F THE ICRf.
Big Crowd ut the Old Dominion Track.
Fairly Good Sport.

WASHINGTON. Jan. a.-A bright sun
smiled on the last day Of the winter rae
ing at the Old Dominion track this after
noon. and Notwithstanding the mud' the
largest crowd OF the winter season en-
ioyed a days sport that was only marred
by a long delay at tR post IraiheI
Shannon. Stringfellow. ana JocAey
named Dorsey were ruled OF, as the nor sc
had received the dope" The owner "
Z; King. satisfied the judges that NC
knew nothing OF the matter anu 'io h'''0'
was taken i'm his case. summaries. .
First race-four and one-half iurIonss'
Civil Service q TO 81 first, "eiue
Anxiety third. Time 81 L. >, ,..-,ors
Second race-six and onc-hil iu 1,IC1s,a
-Walcott g to II first, Ills ut 49,
Ponce de Leon third. Time 80 .''ri,,os
third race-four and one-hail Iurlo"s s.,
-OuIlIa f91 to II first. Flash second u
carlo third. Time. 100 -. :, ,,,-,oros
Firth race-six and one-hah iuriouss'
-Bobollnk q TO - first. Woodonopper sec
ond. Mask third. Time LII
THE SPORTS wEgs GAME.
NEW ORLEANS. LA, Jan. I-Inere
was an attendance Of over three thou-
sand at the races to-day, and the ranks
of the talent was greatly augmented oE
gOodIy gang Of would-be sports VINO
L.
burnt their money up on every morse Il,
the race. Their game was chiefly played
on the dollar book. and the Indiana CIup
reaped a rich harvest off their success.
The weather was all that could De de
sired. but the track was still slushy ana
heavy. The characteristic about the run
ming was the fact that before the start
the Jockeys could be designated by their
colors. but at the finish they were all
alike. covered with mud. Jockey Turner
was suspended for ten days in the second
race. and Mcdonald got $l5 dose Of dis
cipline by Starter Pett.ngill in the hith
race. Summaries:
First receive furlongs selling.-Fab!a
97. A. Barrett. 10 TO y first, Anna Nc
Nary second, ChenOa third. Time los il.
Second race-slx fur.Ongs. selling.-Luke
Parks d03. Sherr,n. s 10 - first. LusaSJa
second. King Craft third. Time l:22 -.
Third race-siX furlongs. se.ling.-Tum
Kelly d07. Thorpe. II 10 - first. Wedge
field second, Loftin, Jr., third. Time,
1:23 L.
Fourth race-six furlongs selling.-Glee-
some 99. n. Williams. to y first Miss
Mamie second, Sylvan third. Time,
1:2l 81.
Fifth race-fifteen-sixteenth OF mile.
Woodruff GN. Hi. ~ 10 - first.
Henry Owlsley second, Bonnie b. third.
Time. 1:i6.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
Cannon Sense.

That we teach the children Danish.
Trironometry and Spanish:
FIJI Ger heads with old-time notions,
And the secrets OF the oceans;
And the eunelforTn inscriptions,
From the land OF the Egyptians;
Learn the date OF every battle;
Know the habits OF the cattle:
Know the date OF every browning;
i,ead the poetry OF Browning;
Make them SOW a preference
For each fnusty branch Of science;
Tell the acreage OF Sweden,
And the sergent's wiles at Eden;
And the other things we teach 'em
Make a mountain so immense
That we have not a moment left :
10 teach them common sense.
Truth,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
Failed 10 Transact BusiHess

The Committee on Second Market was
TO have met last evening at $50 O'Clock
and the Committee on Police at . O'clock
but neither committee succeeded in Sc
curing a quorum. No business could
therefore be transacted.
AT o'clock the Committe on Water
should have had its regular monthly
meeting. but only Messrs. Brock. Lawder
Mountcastle and rrower put i'm an ap-
pearance. Mr.. J. W. White, chairman
of the committee. is absent at Lehigh
GniVe~sity, in Pennsylvania, TO visit his
son Gilbert. who is sick with typhoid
fever. The business OF that committee
was also delayed
The Committee on Ordinances should
have met at o'clock. but Chairman
Bloombers was the only member present
AT that time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
The Eaknten Hotel Sold.

STAUNToN. VA. Jan. 31-Spe eial.-
Eakleton Hotel was sold today and pur-
chased by the Staunt n Pep tual Bu ID
irg Association tor $1,000 The associa-
ton held sZl.5o) against the property. The
purchase includes the buildings and en-
tire outfit, which cost $50 O. Mr.. CT org
Adams viii continue 10 tuH the hotel until
the building association disposes Of il
There are parties here from the North,
who. 1t is thought. will buy il.
Jesse Walker is on trial for the third
time for killing Goolsby at Basic c ty H.
1892
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
rom MILLFR NIGHT.
He Whl Appear in Kichmond for the First
Time A lone

big crowd viii gather tonight to hear
Polk Millers recital on The Old Times In
the South at the Academy Of Music.
Polk Miller is all that he is said TO be-
He Is a genius, and comes fairly a-d
sqGarely up 10 the high standard already
set for HIM for pubic or ticism What
James Wh.tcOmb Riley is 10 the HOosier
dialect, Frank Stanton 20 the Georgia
Cracker dialect, Polk Miller is TO the
negro dialect-all perfect in their line
He knows the negro, and has the dialect
down TO perfection. His easy. colloquial
style, excellent mimicry. and unassumiug
air OF simplicity make HIM the most de-
ightful Of entertainers and gives his re-
cital the stamp of freshness AID novelty
His entertainment is altogether out Of the
usual run.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
JHE BROOKLTN HANDIC4P
List of the Weight. Which Have Been
As-ign'd

NEW YORK. Jan. 3l.-The following
are the weights assigned for the Brooklyn
Handicap:
Brooklyn Handcap-one and one-quar-
ter miles-Ramapo. FIVE years. ~ pounds;
DR.. Rice, five years, ~; Rubicon, tour
years. ll8: Lazzarone. four years, III;
Sir Francis. five years 10; Leonawell,
six years, los; Hugh Penny. five years,
lO7 Sister Mary. five years, l0; Buckrene,
four years. lO6; Hornpipe. four years. lO5;
Counter Tenor, three years. 100; Bath
ampton. four years 100; Song and Dance.
four years, 81; Areas three years %; Slr
Walter. five years. 12i; Rey 81 Santa AMI
Ia. four years. rs; Sport, five years, ia;
Lehman four years III; Bassetlaw, five
years 1903; Ray s.. six years Us; Sir
knight, four years I07, Declare. four
years. los; Matt Byrnes, four years. 10;
Patrician four years, 10i The Commouer,
three years. 100; Ed. Kearney, four years.
q; Assignee, four years, IS; Baroness,
four years, 90.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
HOHICIDF ~ CAEKOLL
Pickett X ! cd by Nichols-Thr~~ Mon Fro,-
en- tn Death-O,h~r News

IlILLSVILLE. VA. Jan. 3l.-Special. -
The weather has been intensely cold for
several weeks. and there has been so
much snow. ice and mud that the roads
have been almost impossible. ON Mon
day the snow began again 10 fan. and at
this writing II covers our hills and val
leys 10 the depth OF four or fve inches,
Three men were frozen TO death during
the intense cold weather. Cattle and
everything suffered. and many fowls were
found frozen TO death.
A man named Nichols shot and killed
another by the name OF Pickett, between
two and three miles from Ivanhoe. Tne
homicide was committed in this county
Just across the county line. Pickett
lived short while. but did not regain
consciousness, and never spoke.
Mr.. David Cassell an aged citizen,
living few miles from this place, DIED
seveys days syo from the elects OF .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
] ela ,raphic Rrexities

DOVER. DEL. Jan. 3l-Two more bal
lots for United States senator were taken
by the Legislature to-day. They both had
the same result, viz: Higgins, 8: Addlcks.
.; Massey, 4: Wolcott Dem.), s; absent. 3.
CHARLESTON. s. c.. Jan. 3l.--The
Darlington Tobacco Growers Association
was organized at Darlington yesterday
with a large membership.
CHARLESTON. s. c.. Jan. 3l.-John A.
Smith, OF New Orleans. has been selected
as manager OF the Charleston Fre,g
next ten days. He was associated with
the Missouri. Kansas end Texas railroad
for sAyeru vNRxA-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
OBITUARY.


GoRpONsvILLE VA. Jan. Si'-ope
c,al-Mr. Thomas $. Watson, one Oh tns
most prominent and sdccesstul Lar, lar''e, IN
IN the Green Spring neighoornoou,
Louisa county. died last SATURDAY ,r,sa
in his seventy-hfth year. ana was
Monday In the family cemetery. u,a
Mr.. Watson had given MS WI" III win
TO farming and was beloved py an 80 a
whom he came in contact. either IN q
social or business manner. He was s vmd
of the old LANDMARKS of the county, anu
viii be sadly his, ed in the community
JUDGE ?. II. HOAR.
CONCORD. MASS, Jan. 3l.-Ju dse, a.'
n boar died quietly at I:l2 this sVen,is'
having been unconscious since yeste1iua,
He was a brother of United states oeha
tor Hoar. He was General Grant a.
torney~ General I'm 1859 and 1870, anu W., w.
one OF the joint high COMMISSIONERS W. ~
NEGOTIATED the treaty OF Wdsiii"s'V" Va
1871
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
Cha lotlesville Nsws Notes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. Jan. a.
Special.-Mis5 Blanche White ard Dr.
ID. y. Crutchheld were married THIS
afternoon at the residence of the bride 5
father in Fluvanna.
Miss Ida Brickhead and Mr.. Miles Har-
lowe We're married Yesterday afternoon
at o'clock at the residence Of the
brides father, Mr.. Thomas II. Brckhead
near Profit.
Thomas WEIGH. claiming TO be from
England was to-day sent TO Jail for
twenty days for getting a small sum OF
money by false pretence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
.NO/dIeT MUSICALE.
Large Audience lie IN. New YorkMsls
Duartetre.

The New York Male Quartette, assisted
by Miss Marion Short, entertained a
large audience at the regular Mozart
musicale last evening. The work Of the
quartette was finished and artistic, the
voices being beautifully balanced and
blending most tremendously. Considera-
BILE taste was shown in the selections rem
dered. and the audience was evidently
much pleased with their work. Each
member sang a solo. To discr inmate
would be unjust, and space will not al
low individual notice.
Mss Marion Short gave two selections
ana responded 10 several encores. which
added to the special pleasure Of tie audi
pupe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
4 BetuIifLl Hnma Neddin,r

BMPORIA, VA. Jan. 3l-SpeciaI. Miss
Hattie ii. Ford one of GreenviIia's most
CHARMING daughters. and Mr.. William r.
Salo, Oh beilneld, were married Wednes-
day afternoon at the home Of the brides
rather. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DR. Kebler, in the presence
OF large number of the friends and
relatives OF the contracting parties The
couple leit Immediately on the 1870 train
for Petersburg, where they were rendered
a reception by Mr.. and Mrs. G.. +. Etrick-
ianu. OF that city. from where they viii
leave on a northern tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
MOHS IhJ'UOVISG
inc Cass Removed from His Leg-Hss
Not No. Sa.~sevY Yet

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Jan. 81
Special-The casts we're removed from
Morganleld's broken leg tc-day by Dr.
Martin. and splints instituted
Morsanlelds condition is Improving
ana he is behaving well, which is sur
prlslns the officers. as he had been rep,e-
scented as very vicious
Searcey and Morganfe have not met
since they nave been in jail here. Tney
occupy cells on different floors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
Blown Two Blocks.

DENVER. col. Jan. 3l.-The bodies OF
the two missing firemen were discovered
this morning in the ruins OF the tramway
power house in which twelve boilers eN-
poded. George Baker was also round
dead this morning two blocks awaJ
from where the explosion occurred. II Is
supposed that he succumbei 10 heart DIS
ease as result OF the shock caused by
the EXPLOSION.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
10 Race In [ anruarY-

BALTIMORE. Jan. 31.--It has been de-
c.ded TO have running meeting a the
\. lington race track, near Pimlico, dur ne
the month OF February. The organization
which is to give the meeting is to be
called the Baltimore Jockey Club and
most Of the officials are closely connected
TN the old Brighton Beach manage
ment. which has recently operated the
Virginia tracks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
Z. n Roche Kills Him, ei Z

BALTIMORE, Jan. 3l-Patrick II.
Roche, a well-known club man, shot him
self IN the head this afternoon and died
a few minutes afterward at MS home, Oh
McCulloch street. He was IN his room
with ms little sister handling a revolver.
and the family are inclined 10 believe the
shooting was acc.uental. He was engaged
10 be married TO young lady prominent
in Philadelphia society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
New Cnnyic.s.

Sheriff W. /. Overbv. OF Pit;sylvan.a
county. yesterday delivered three con-
vets az the pen.tentiary. as follows:
Robert Jones and John Custom. two years
each for HOUSEKEEPING: Robert Jor es
(colored), fifteen years for attempted in
decent assault.
Sheriff G.: T.. FIanary. OF Lee, brought
In one-Will.am King. to serve two years
for HOUSEKEEPING.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01

wound received in the late war IN 'he
Confederate service.
There Is a great deal OF sickness ~ '"'"
county-colds. pneumonia and fever
Several weddings are expected TO take
Mace in the near future In our little VII
lage.
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runs will be resumed tonight. Inc
strikers have been notified by their law
yers IN the different suits they have IN
stituted that lawlessness must sop "a
they expect to have any STANDING IN 'he
courts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-01
?. II. HoAR.


OLYMPIA. WASH. Jan. a.-The he
publican caucus nominated John l.. WI
son for United States senator on inc
first ballot tonight.
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Dolph ,tllin tie wilderre $.

SALEM. OREGON. Jan. a.-The ninth
senatorial ballot was taken to-day Win
no result. Dolph still has forty-two votes.
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CHRISTIANIA, Jan. a.-Emll Stang.
the Conservative leader. and his Cabinet
have resigned their offices.
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The Latest Intelligence Of Interest
From the State Capital,
"A Reform Movement TO Be Started
a in Richmond. Backbone of the
Strike at Pocahontas Broken.
A Dry Sunday. The Mas
seY.Pilot Case.
special Dispatch to The virginian.

RICHMOND. Va, July 13.-The dis
covery ola shortage of S25. 600 at the
gas house is gratifying TO those who
are seeking an opportunity to start
a refor "a movement here next spring
They hope for similar results from
other Investigations to he made there.
There Is little doubt that efforts will
he made to GUST the regular Democracy
ut the next municipal election. The
lssues are gradually shaping them
selves. Those who are back Of the
movement rely upon the workingmen' Il
vote and they are trying to get the
labor element interested.
\ Private information received from
Poeohontas is to the effect that the
backbone OF the strike there hns been
broken. Many of the miuers practic.
ally admit their defeat. Their places
are being rapidly filled, aud most OF
the mines are working to the extent OF
their capacity. Ii the conditions con
tinue to improve ell the military can
abe withdrawn in a few DAYS. Major
Simons has been on duty there now for
oyer two months. 1t is estimated that
tho cost to the State will be nearly
S25, ZOO.
10 morrow will certainly be one Of
I the dryest Sundays klchmond has
known for II long time. Few barrooms
will be open. Many to day notified
their regular Sunday customers that
they would close and much wbIskey
aud beer was bought up for use to
morrow. 1t is believed that Chief
Howard has given strict orders to his
men.
There is intense interest here in the
Massey Pilot suit, and many predic
tious and. bets as to the verdict are
I beiug made. Massey seems to DO the
favorite. Nine out OF ten persons say
the old parson will get u verdict, but
the most of those who make the pre-
dIctien are of the opinion TINT the
amount Of damages will not DO large.
. All the lawyers | have talked with
think .the case will go against the Pilot,
but they. base their opinions clearly
upoDthe newspaper reports.