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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22

seemed imminent. when like a tiger tho
Sornishman leaped to his feet and made
Il bound TO the center OF the ring and
ms face infianed with passion. fairly
shrieked:
We'll take the checks: l give in "a
every bloody thing they want. do ynu
understand? We give in to this eyon If
we don't get it, -
The crowd breathed more freely ana
a rousing cheer was given Fitz Then
! they stripped.
flt2simmons had chosen for his rjnr
costume a navy blue breech cloth. with
belt of Stars ana Stripes. His legs
we're pare and his shoes of the standa ri
running shape. Maher wore shor,
legged black pants. with a green baI,
FROM the moment the men had en-
teFed the ropes II was potent to eyery
poay tlat while the Cornishman wo :
toEged for the fray and full of cont
| uehce. his opponent was nervous aud u,
AT ease Ills mouth moved incessantlv
as as thougn ne was chewing gum, his eye
proWs twitched and he kept his thumbs
revolving one after the other. Fitzslm-
mons received him with a sarcastic
smile ana his breast heaved like that of
an animal ready 10 bound for its prey
AZ 4:2o. when Referee Sier called bo; n
men TO the centre OF the ring 10 give
| them their instructions and warn them
against fouling or other Infractions of
the code. the spectators eiioyed the fret
opportunity of seeing them face 10 face.
Fitz. presented a better appearance. than
IN amy or his previous encounters. His:
iiesh was hard and pink and the veins
stood out like whipcords. Maher on
the contrary, appea red somewhat fab
by. while his movements on his feet
lacked the agility that chara cterizcd
those of FitZsimmons Manager Quinn
ion that he gave couple of days ago,
Pete is not in the condition that I
! would like him to be in"
Time was called at 4:o5 and the spec
tators pressed TO the ropes.
First Round-Titzsimmons led with
his left. Maher backed toward his cor
ner. Fita. landed with his right and a
ciinch rc!iowed, Mahcr struck Fitzsin-
| mons with his right hand. while they
were ciinched and Referee Siier warned
him that IL he did so again he would
give the fight to Fitzsimmons.
After breakaway, Peter landed his
left on FltZsmmons neck. Close in
lighting followed and Mahcr succeeded
In landing his left Oh FItzslmmons' up-
per lip drawing blood FitZsimmons
landed his left on Maher and follow, 1,
with q right. Clinch followed, Marhcr
fcintcd. and TltZsmmons led with his
right. but fell short. ~ mix-up follow-
ed in which Maher landed both eight
and left on either side of Fitzsimmons'
head. Maher led with his left and an
other clnch followed. Iritzsimmons
| seemed bit bothered and broke gr5und
| on Mahcrs lead. AIahcr followed him
up and led with his left. when F'it2sim-
mons stopped and swinging his right,
landed fun on the point of Maher's leG.
chin. Mahcr measured his length on
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22

ted on. The men were about to strip
thelr overcoats when Julian called
george Siler to the centre of the ring
ana tle two converseu quietly for cou-
PIE OIL minutes. AT It's conclusion Siler
aenahded in strenuous tones: is AIn
O. O'Rourke here?"
Il am" responded the Bostoniun.
whose head barely came UP to the level
of the ring foor.
Have you the purse money?" Siler
again demanded
II Is here" saiG ORourke, as he pro-
uuced his wallet and waved two
ehecks, Fitzslmmons was watching
rhe proceedings with keen interest. AS
pne papers were produced his lips curl
ed ana he yelled: THAT stun don't 20.
Juiian; want cash. How do we know
what h2se things are WORTH"
pa you cash those checks last
night asked Silrr of O'Rourke. While
une crowd pressed in the neighborhood
OF the two men
Yes | did" shouted the Boslonian.
But do you think | was fool cno,,rh
to bring $4,000 with mo I'm such di,..
gins as these? It Is the frs; time that
my honesty has been Questioned ten
you that the money is IN the bank
matters looked squally for time.
,Juiian looked O'Rourae suuarcly I'm the
iaee uetantly, and said; Nobody ever
uurslioned your honesty. but we want
me money We Will take no checks"
Then addressing the crowd. he contin-
ued: "lf there is any dissatisfaction. II
is not our fault. We notified ihe
responsible people several days ago TIM
rlt"slnmons would not fight unless the
money was I'm the ring"
Yes, chirruped Fitzsimmons from
ms corner. and they said It would be, =
Parson Davies made remark al this
Juhcture 70 the effect that Julian was
wasting time on boys nonsens,. nn,,
several of the spectators cried: "t;o on
with the tight" Julian retorted that tho
crowd had better keep their mouths shut
ms he did not intend TO stand any dicia
ton from outsiders and serious trouhIa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
cuthbcrt :. Thompson Su,c,uc

Bermuda, Feb. 2l,-Mr. Cuthbnrt G
thompson, who was guest on the
american schooner Yacht Yamra. own
ed by Mr., II. S. Palmer. of New York
shot and instantly killed himself on
board that vessel this afternoon. The
nct was committed while he was suf-
ierlng fron AN attack Of temporary in
SANITY. The fnmpn arrived here 4 few
Guys ago from Il cruise and Mr.. Palmer
intended TO shortly proceed to the West
indies. II Is not known whether. IN
view OF the suicide of Mr.. Thompson. 10
VIII carry out his Intention or return
To New York
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
The Pearl nrynn Mur.lerer..

Cincinnati. O., Feb. 2l--rhc case
against Jackson. Waller and Woods. the
alleged Fort Thomas murdcreIs, is prac-
tically at II Stand%tlll, and. taken all In
all. II may be said that the detectives
have failed to fasten the guilt of Pearl
l'ryan's murder upon The prisoners I'm
way that VIII warrant n legal convic-
ton. This IS the universal sentiment
here, although there is probably not a
man who firmly believes them innocent
of til" charge. The hearing OF the prls-
Oncrs is set for February 27th.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
The Fee system to nc Abolished

Washington. ID. c.. Feb 2l.-The
House Committee on the judiciary to-
day agreed on 81 bin to abolish the fee
system Of The United States District
Attorneys ana Marshuis. and substitute
salaries The bill is II substitute for scv-
cral on the subject ana under II the sal
aries of these officers Will range from
81 $50 To $4,000. according to the income
OF the various districts according To la IS t
years statistics. Under 1t no salary
compensation OF any officer will be in
creased beyond the amount paid under
existing law.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
VIII Endcnyor 10 Prevcn, politicnl
Frauds.

IL Paso. Tex. Feb. e1-Meetings are
being held here to-day between Gov.
Thornton and United States Marshal
Han. Of Santa Fe; Sheriff Ascarat,
Judge Fall. of Las Cruces. and other
prominent citizens of South New Mex
leo, relative 10 stopping the political
fcuds and vendctias. which have rladc
life and property unsafe in Lincoln and
Dona Anna counties. New Mexico. for
some time. The recent Fountain muir
der" has led up to this action.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
chicago nud savannah.

Chicago Feb. 2i.--Direct railroad COM
munication between Chicago and Sa-
vannah, Ga. with a double track ana
easy grades. is promised by the proposed
extension of the Black Diamond railroad
system Uf Tennessee to the Northwest
and Southeast. il the eXpectations OF
Colonel Albert l.. Boone. president of
the road, be realized, the distance be-
tween Chicago and Savannah will be re-
duced TO LOIS miles.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
An Insnne SONS neea.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 2l.-Ex- United
States District Clerk Ed. r. Campbell
was :Iaot and killed Ivy his son. Rohtgt
Campbell, this morning. The young
man approached his father from behind
while the latter was walking the stree,
and shot him through the head. Young
Campbell! is demen;ed ana this IL the
only ground on which his act can be
accounted for. lie Is about ~ years Of
age and had recently been confined in
on aSylum at Cincinnati.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22

Boston. Mas. Feb. ol.-AnGus ID. Gil
bert. % years OF age. n native OF Nova
Scotia. WAS hanged In the Charles street
jail at 1910 this morning for the muir
Ger In Dorchester. April 10th. last OF
Alice Sterling, an S-ycar-old child. He
outraged tn" child and killed her after
wards, seeking 10 conceal his first crime.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
Killed OIL the Rail.

Lexington. Ky, Feb. 2l.-Yesterday
afternoon at Tebbs station. sixteen miles
east of here. John and Richard Steele,
brothers, were struck by an express
train. The pilot struck the buggy In
which they were seated anu both men
were dead when the trainmen reached
their bodies. They belonged to one OF
the most prominent and wealthy fam
lilies of this State. They were the
largest hemp growers in America.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
Very Last ancc-SIaughter I'm "a
NerMcnr.

To close out a broken lot OF under;
wear, have marked them at prices
which will make them move. Shirts
and drawers worth Soc, now $780,; shirts!
worth 81, now &c.: shirts and drawers
worth 81 80 now 81; ladies' pants worth
81. now 69c.; better grade worth l,60,S
now 81. Odd lot Of childrens shirts.S
drawers and parts at and below cost
White shirts with good linen bosom
worth 6Oc.. now 39c. Call and save
money in every department. r. &:
Saunders. "a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22

Chicago. Feb. 2l.--Alfred Fields. col
ored. elevator boy at the Hotel I.exing-
ron confessed TO the police this morn
Ing that he murdered Mrs. Ellen Ran
dolph. whose frightfully mutilatcd body
was found on a. burned bed yesterday.
Fields says he was to receive S75 from
iodGer with Mrs Randolph. Cor the com
mission of the crime. the motive for which
was a quarrel abcat money due Mrs
Ranlolph.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22

Richmond Va. Feb. 2l.--Thomas {
Sydnor. doing business as the Sydnor
Pump and Well Company. filed a deed
or assignment in the Record Onlce Of the
Chancery Ccurt to-day. appointing A.
Percy Bayliss. trustee. The liabilities
are estimated at $4,000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
Forxcr Faster trrc.,ed.

Concord. y. H.. Feb. 2l.--Albert I Fns-
ter. for FIVE years tax collector was
arrested to-day on two complaints.
charging him with cmbczZlcmcnt OF
$4,000 OF the funds received by him,
aud nc admits his guilt. Foster said he
lost the money in a bucket shop in Bos-
ton. where he was known to have been n
heavy plunger. at one time having lost
81 100 in single deal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
The crcccy ana nnI Auc,,on.

Immense crowds attended the sale OF
furniture, carpets, etc, yesterday Mt
Creecy & Dill's. where great bargains
were had. The auction will continue
to-day. Commencing ae 1890, O'Clock
sharp, when all the remaining stock
will be offered to the highest bidder
without reserve.
P. J. MORRIS. Trustee,
fe22-1t 1913 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
Irnd Tncir Pocket. picked

FL Paso Tex. Feb. 2i.-Twen,y men
had the" pockets picked At the Southern
Pacific station last night on boarding
the FitzsimmonsMaher excursion
train. one man losing $500. Pockets
were cut out systematically and tick
cts and everything IN them taken out
The losers had TO get off the cars and
stay home. No arrests were made.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22

Detroit. Mich. Feb. 2l.-The Republic
can State Central Committee met here
to-day and decided Oh Detroit as the
city for holding the convention TO elect
delegates-at-larse to the National Con
vention The date Of the convention
will be May u. y new committee will
be selected at this convention. which
VIII fix n date for holding II State Con
vcMtion To select u State ticket.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22

Now In full blast at the Modern Bar
gain Centre, Levy Bros. 174 Main street.
Shirts for less than cost OF the material;
they are made Of all high grade quail.
ties at 39c., worth 75c. Fibre chaft1tSisS;
for interlining, 12&c. yard for the 26cs
kind a big line of the celebrated ,J,an3:
tine ladies' shirt waists Just opensd. W
Newest Discovery''-Ext. teeth. NJ
pain. N. Y. d. Rooms. Ennis, 16a Naza;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-22
fep2-1i
TI,o Corrcct Thine,

For correct thing In specks and eye
glasses call ON Dr.. Week.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-17
SOMEWHAT SENSATIONAL.

oliice we WfULe Tile editorial In re-
ference to the board Of prisoners, in
this issue, the board of commission
ers have been making further investi-
CATION as to bills rendered by Sheriff
McCabe which eliminated In the re-
solution which appears In the last
p ,ragraph Of tile commissioners pro-
ceedings. AT this time 1t is not for
US to PISS Judgment as now tile mat
ter has proceeded 50 far that it will
Oe almost necessary To brlug the iil-
vestigation before the district court.
Perhaps the best explanation of the
trouble may be gleaned from the 9th
er resolution passed by the board ask
in. for iteniized statements from Of
ficers entitled To fees aud mileage.
The commissioners are Of the opinion
thao much of che mileage aud other
fees OF Lhe sheriff and his deputies as
rendered, are either grossly incorrect
or else explana tlons are necessary,
which explanations are not shown ON
the bills rendered, nor are they at all
apparentas au ordinary matter of
course.
There is another resolution In the
proceedings directed at the deputy
auditor. In this case the reports re-
ferred Il, In the resolution, are Ut not
SD much public Importance. aud most
ly refer To Lheg0ung man forgetting
that he was in the employ OF the
county aud lending his influence to
certain parties who were interested
In obtaining contracts. The accusa-
tion Is denied In part by the official,
but there is an acknowledgment that
he MAY have been Il little too for
ward In this as we'll US some other
matters, aud 1t IL certain he has
made himself rsonap non g.atia'
To the board, to whom he has acted as
clerk for much Os the time ut their
meetings. Mr.. Often who has been
sent for to assist In the Investigate
has oeen detained ut home this week
by family circumstances aud he may
not be able to come at once. Mr.. Nc
IntOsh left for Ontario last Tuesday
week, ana is not expected home for
some time. It is understood how
ever tn 1t both OF these commission.
ers are IN favor of these. investiga-
tiOns aud retrenchments.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-17

These We Have Alyyays.

A critic suggests that mass meet
Ing of dramatic critics be called to pro-
test against tho further use on the
stage Of the s,lbjdlned expressions:
You will learn tO love me-"
'Listen(musicl ann will tell you the
story of my life.'
''He was the only man who ever
spoke kind wordhO me-"
Papa, kiss man;ma.''
Il must tell you one thing before !
go-not very much to you, perhaps, but
to me everything. q love you.'
BE brave, Jack;3you have ME-"
"Ah. little one, you don't understand
these things" ...s
For some weeks: have. noticed Il
change in your Mariner toward me-"
AT last, Robert Gorgon. we meet
face to face. - A-h-hw (as he is
stabbed in the back!
ME c-h-e-i-ldw
What was thai? Only II snap Of Il
twig. How faint my heart feels to-day.
Some supcrstitious dread seems to be
over me-"
Don't be afraid of me, little one.
once had q child, who, If he had but
lived, would have looked just as you
do now" Looks earnestly ut the lads
face and toys with his hair.>
II see it all now."-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-17
WOMEN Mk,L cARn,eRs.
Thsre Arc s.Nsw Swonea' Even 1.
Sleepy ola Acconas.

EAeFe Arc esNsw wonen,, Even IN
sleepy ola Accomas.
A prominent travelling salesman Of
Baltimore told at American reporter
yesterday, about the existence Of two
female mail carriers in Accomac coun-
y, Va, whom he met last week. He
believes they IRE the only mail car
riers Of their gender in the country:
at least they are the only ones he has
ever heard Of. "rm in q hurry now"
said he, but I'll jot down a few words
at the store. ami send the matter down
to you" Here II is:
sleepy old Aceomac, the upper of
the Two Eastern shore counties Of Vir-
g1nia, over on the Peninsula, still fol-
lowing In the footsteps of her forefa-
theirs. and thoroughly welded to her
customs and manners Of century past
poor, old, polN unambitious Acco-
MAGISTRATES the eswOrld and makes a
wonderful stride IN the path of pro-
gress when she can boast of two
United States female mail curriers',
thus laying in the shade more preten-
tious and progressive sections. In
deed, 1t Ia hardly probable that in any
other portion Of the United States will
you find the mail carried by women.
For several years past Miss Coleburn,
OF Oak Hall, has been carrying the
mails from that village to the railroad
station of the same name on the New
York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Rail-
road twice a day. the distance beng
one and q half miles. Rekardless Of
weather, the young lady, in her dog
care. regularly appears with her mail,
pouch, delivering and receiving the
nails
Mrs. NJ. H. Eva ms, Of wattsvillc. in
the same county. whose husband is liv-
ing, has been cartying the mails fro.u
that village to Tempcranceville.. vi.
Assawoman, q distance Of eighteen
miles to and fro. for the last six years.
These are the. only instances known ts
women mail carriers in this part ot
the country, and PIT is left for ante
ililuvian AccomacI to furnish theln.-
Baltimore American.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-17
A. orator. cheoL. on H,n..el,

An Orators Checks on Himself.
Prof. Swings oratory when he let
himself loose was always at fault in
the matter Of speed. When asked once
why he talked SO fast in the pulpit,
he said that he was afraid to talk
slower for fear his congregation might
go to sleep. Though he laughed over
his habit, it really annoyed him at
times. He always had to fight against
1t, from the beginning Of his minis
try. When he was q young man he
never used to preach without having
some one demonstrate with him after
wards on his delivery. His words fol-
lowed each other like a lawless torrent.
They ran together and tumbled over
each other; they were broken of and
snapped. Although he had not little
talent as an extemporaneous speaker,
he fell to writing out his sermons, so
o. to be able to keep control of his
tongue, and some Of the older manu-
scripts used to show the marginal notes
IN very pronounced hand: "Slow
up" .Go slow here, Look out" /" and
o on.-Kate Field'a Washington.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-17
7AtNED FORTUNE FROM A ROSE

How the Famous American Beauty
Was Discovered by a Gardener.
Here is pretty interesting story
about the origin Of that most beaut-
full Of flowers, the American beauty
rose, says the Baltimore Herald. The
late George Bancroft, besides being q
historian and scholar, was one Of the
first amateur rose growers in America.
Every year he imported cuttings from
the leading flower growers Of Europe.
The king Of Prussia, when old Kaiser
William was king. allowed the Ameri:
can historian to have q slip Of what
ever he might fancy in the royal con-
servatories. Mr.. Bancroft's gardener
used to cultivate some Of his roses In
an old house away out ON F, or per-
haps 1t was g street, above Twenty
second street, In the west end of Wash.
ington, D.. G.. Mr.. Grant had q florist,
named Field = charge OF the White
House conservatory. He was a rose
grower Of rare merit and skill In his
artistic work. One day he happened
into the old building where Mr.. Ban
croft's gardener potted his plants and
budded his roses. Over In the corner
he observed q rose Of . variety utterly
unknown to him, and Of wonderful size
and perfection In form and color.
Where did this come from?' he care
alessly inquired Of his rose growing con.
frere. 20. It 10 an offshoot from some
cuttings we imported from GERMANY.
the man replied. It was evident to
Mr.. Field that the other did not IN the
least comprehend the value Of the new
nlsnt After aOff1e tnlk Mr. EloId
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-17
MANITOBA ELECTION.

The electionsover In Manitoba. on
Wednesday were almost Il clean SWEEP,
for the Greenway government aud Il,
favor of natiOnal schools. DR.. Nc
Faddcn of Emerson il elected l,y a
maj0rity of about twelve or fifteen
and will he one or only .our oppOseo
to the local government on the schuol
question, as lar as known. What OF.
iowa will say t. this remains to be
seen. There is liable to be some
trouble ,cross the line before this
thing is settled. s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-01-17

slowly the past week, hut withal, con-
siderable business has been lgone
Through with. None of the cases de-
ctded this week are OF much interest
to the public aid In most c,lses are
for small sums. Criminal business
will probably bcgin tomorrow or SAT-
urday. Most 6r the cases to be heard
are for violations Of the prohibition
law, Of which there are thirteen: II
Is otat all unlikely that several who
have plead not guilty will change
their plea when 1t comes to trial.
VIM. Doyls Of Drlyton, whose trouble
with R,sa GOOslaw has been mention-
ed heretofore IN these pages, was ar
raigned on Thursday morning on the
charge Of seduction and plead
Cases Of state VS. N. w. Elv. Co. at
st. Thomas. Bathgate and Neche
were dismissed without pre- judice, ,;llso
n. w. Elv.4C0. vs. Penbina County.
In Tetral.t L vs. O'Con,lor. O'CoL nor
as sheriff seized Il stock Of goods ut
Neche, Ietrault claimed to have
bought theexempt ptions OF the debtors
for 81 600. Verdict for plaintiff for
81, ,OtO.
Dinnie Bros. VS. o. II. Johnson, con-
tinued.
Connell VS. McG,nnis, suit ON chat.
tel mortgage. Verdict for plaintiff
FOR possession Of property.
Plano Co. VS. Campbell, continued.
John Good Co. VS. j.. III. Abrams.
Special verdict that Abrams was
agent.
Archibald VS. Morris, continued.
McMaster VS. Heller. Verdict for
plaintiff for return of property, value
s25.
Clark VS. Heller, same as preceding
case.
Bell VS. Epton. Verdict for plain
tiff. $685..
Shannon VS. Alexander, changed
from trial to court case.
Wright'vs Johnson. Case turned
on proper method of reckoning inter-
est OH partial payments. The court
instructed the jury that the "Unlted
Suites rule" was the rule of the court.
Verdict for plaintiff, $596S.
Lavlgue vs. Dupre. Action for
wages, Lavigne sWure that Mrs. Du.