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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
THOSE MISSING LINhS.
Highly Interesting Observations by Rev
DIR. Il q IIiden.

In view Of the recent discussion Of tho
question of evolution, the following ar
ticle. headed Those Missing Links by
Rev. DR. j. c. Hiden, which appeared
in the Central Presbyterian about three
years ago. will be interesting. DR.. Hiden
Is a close student as we'll as profound
thinker. and few n en- are better prepar-
cd TO write upon this subject than he:
Mr. Curtis. the author and Jurist did a
notable piece of work in his discussion
of the eVidence--or. more accurately. the
lack of cVidcnCe-in favor of the evolution
hypothesis. He undertook TO investigate
the subject from a Jurists point of view
4. O., 10 apply the recognized laws If ev-
idence 10 the case and TO show how far
the evolution theory is supported by what
would, in court Of justice, be accepted
as legal proof
IL Is not my purpose now 10 review Mr.
Curtis work: but to give some independ-
ent views upon the same general subject
without asserting that the so-called
law OF natural selection" or the sur
vival OF the nttcst" Is without founda-
ton In well-establishod facts. / do still
hold as pretty distinctly made out that
In the present state of our knowledge.
no unbroken link can be established be-
tween the several species of the same
general group. 10 say nothing OF the more
numerous and more strongly marked di-
vergences Of group from group. IL is a
very remarkable fact that MIR Darwin
In his famous work on "The Origin Of
Species" fails 10 define "a species" No
attempt at a definition is made anywhere
In his book.
Now. the naturalist may show. as Mr.
Darwin has shown, that very considera-
BILE differences are producible between
various kinds OF pigeons. but he does not
90, gIf l..f Ill lfr
''variations." anything but pigeon has
ever emerged. Under all his varieties of
ingenious treatment the species has he'd
Its own.
But. leaving these dstinctively scicn-
tic and technical matters TO the experts
IN Natural History. let us look at some
plain facts. which are open 10 the obser-
walton of any inquiring laymsn.
II would seem clear that there are some
exceedingly broad lines of demarcation
between the human race and all other
races OF animals. ana that these lines
can be distinctly established without APP
pealing 10 Revelation. and without re-
gard 10 any psychological system. mate
rialistic or otherwise. There are
certain capacities and actions common
10 all classes and races of men--capaci-
ties OF which no brute ever shows any
trace-actions which no brute ever per-
forms.
I. Man Is a trading animal. The lowest
savages trade They may have no estab-
l,shed measures OF va1ue-no currencv-no
coins. but they do trade one with anoth-
or, and one thing for another. Has any
race OF brutes ever been discovered that
carried on such thing as that? big
Cog may have a bone, and little dog
'pone" II might happen that the little
Cog would prefer the bone. and tho Dig
eog the pone; but the idea OK trace
never seems to occur TO either. inc D's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
Other Hints

Music Cabinets,
Office Chairs,
Book Cases,
Combination Cases,
Dining-ROOm Chairs,
China Cases,
White Enamel Beds,
COuChes,
Bed Lounges,
Odd ParIor Pieces,
Children's Beds, Chairs,
Lounges,
Medicine Chests,
Hall Racks,
Chairs, &c, &c.
Certainly out OF this grelt assert
ment OF stock We MUST have some
thing to suit you.
Just received, Reading Stands to
attach to chairs. AIo, Revolving
BCok Cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
Some Few Items.

To begin with, we have tremen-
dous stock of the ever popular gifts,
ROCKING CHAIRS, IN all shapes,
sizes, and kinds from a $3.50 Rat
tan Rocker with broad arms to to a
SIS Turkish Rocker.
Second in popularity comes the
LADIES' DESK. We have ttem
from $500 up and can give you a
Mahogany Desk with either Chips
pendale or French legs for SIS.
ONYX Tables, Jardiniere Stands,
Costumers, ana Five O'Clock Tea
Tables in antique, ash. mahogany,
Roman gold and Oriental styles.
from $3.50 to SII.
We sell $3.50 and So Pedestal
Tables tor S.. We buy for cash
and of course can sell at lowest pos
sible prices.
The bicycle girl and bicycle man
would highly appreciate one OF our
BICYCLE STANDS, as they're
ornamental and save the machine
as we'll as the walls. From SI.25
to s. each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
BRAyEs BRING GIFTS.
Annual Offering Of the Red Ne nto Gov
ernor O'Ferrall.

II IS n timc-honorcd custom OF the little
tribe of Pamunkey Indians. who inhabit
the reservation I'm King william county,
not far from Lester Manor. TO annually.
iust about the Yuletide. bring offerings 10
the Governor Of Virginia. whom they de-
nominate tho Great Ruler"
In pursuance of this custom. Chief ".
T.. Bradley. Of the tribe. accompanied ny
two of his braves. Bradley ana COOKE, ar
rived at the Executive Mansion early yes
tcrday morning. The braves bore between
them on pole newly slain deer ana a
string of plump ducks. the whole present
ing an appearance that would make the
mouth OF an epicure water.
The Chief, being admitted 20 the pres,
ence of the Governor. gracefully peeEtu
HIS acceptance Of their gifts which the
Governor did with few words OF ac-
knOwledgment
Turning To his desk the Governor drew
q check and presented n 10 the Chiet.
mo. no." said the red man. starting
back. these things that we bring are a
gracious gift TO you from us
VERY Well rejOined the Governor
"this check is n gracious gift from me 10
This was new view q the matter 10
the Chief. and he finally consented 20
ACCEPT the slip Of paper. The picturesque
trio then made their obeisances 10 the
Great Ruler" and strobe OF IN silence.
The Governor VIII have the deer SKIN
ned. and q rug made from the moe as a
memoutO Of the red men gnu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13

stead. therefore. Of Secretary Olney retir-
INC from office with the credit OF having
eottled the Venezuelan dispute ana hav-
ing his brow crowned with the laurels OF
success. he will have 20 see his successor
eniov the fruits Of the work which he has
begun.
II IS stated positively that II venezuela
does not accept this treaty Great Britain
will not agree 70 any other,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
For "a Deserving Cause

There will be a grand entertainment
and concert at Corccran Hall tomorrow
night at o'clock for the benefit of q
well known and very deserving young
man OF the East End Some OF the very
best talent In the city has been secured
and a good time is promised all who at
tend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13

The Richmond Grays Veteran Asso-
citation will meet at Concordia Hall Mon
day evening at s o'clock to elect officers
for the next year and to transact other
business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13

Detective G. \. Gibson has found the
owner Of the handsome blue overcoat
he found I'm a pawnshop recently The
coat belonged 10 Mr. A. T. Pierport. of
Norfolk. and was stolen when that gen
tleman visited this city recently. The
coat was put up for 81. and Mr.. Gibson
took il out OF pawn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13

For mother, sister. or dearest
friend nothing would be so highly
priced as a nice PARLOR CABl>
NET in mahogany finish. The
prices are low. From SIS up.
While on this strain we might
mention as something more costly
and substantial and something that
would be highly appreciated by all
the homefolkS. A Sdeboard or
full Dining-Room Suit or a Parlor
Suit. We have both IN Antiqne
Oak and Mahogany-the prevailing
finishes.
A nice Antique Oak Sideboard,
with two patterns French plate
mirrors and polished 50 high as to
look as if it were made up of Mrs
rorS, with quadruple swell on top
drawers. very handsome piece Of
furniture, SIS.
A Solid Mahogany Board, with
bow ends and triple swelIed front,
$3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
for Xmas
are always
a h Il r d
[ hing &c
ServiCedbIe GiftS

whether $500 always
find
the older
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
NOVA SCOTIA COAL.
Major McKinley's Pennsylvania
Friends Give Their Reason.
In 1902 Good Wages and work-In
1894 Poor Wages and No Work.

CANTON, o., Oct. IL. Major Mckinley
began speaking before breakfast today.
About O'Clock delegation OF several
hundred from Monroe county, Mich =.
en- tered the front yard shouting and
cheering for Mckinley. They were intro
duced as representative business men,
farmers and other citizens OF that terri
tory by ID. A. Curtis.
While Major Mckinley was taking
breakfast the yard FILED to the fences on
all sides and the air was rent with PEN
nsyivania shouts nd cheers. There we're
four or five train loads which brought
three distinct delegations, a large one OF
business men, farmers and mechanics
from Altoona and Blair counties, Pa,
and smaller delegations from South Fork
and Portage in Cambria county. num-
her of notices were carried, among
them: 1882 wages. 40 cents FER ton and
full time; 1894 wlges, 80 cents ton and
no work. Nova scotia coal did it," The
third address OF the Cay was to several
residents OF Huntington, Pa, the home
of Mrs. McKinley's ancestors. The party
was introduced by Judge Williamson OF
Huntington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
A THIEF CAPTURED.
Police Think She May Prove TO Be
a Valuable Find.
She Has Been Looked for Since Stealing
$50 From Mrs. Forrest.

Lizzie Eager, who is charged with
stealing about $50 from Edward W. For
rest at his home, So Bassett street, an ac-
count of which was given in THE NEWS
Wednesday, was arrested in the home of
coIored woman on Hayward place last
evening oy Detective Merrill, who
searched her trunk an d found a waist,
skirt and um breIla, which are supposed to
be the property of Miss Fannie Williams,
40 Pearl street. In the Sixth District
Court this morning she pleaded NOT
guilty and was held until Tuesday for
trial. In the meantime Detective Merrill
will look into the matter Of her stealing
from Mr.. Forrest. and she will undoubt-
edly be arraigned on warrant Sunday or
Monday morning.
Miss Eager was employed by Mrs. VIII
liams as domestic, previous to her be-
ing engaged by Mr.. Forrest.
She is thought TO be woman going
about the country getting employment
in familes'and helping herself to whatever
suits her fancy.
Detective Merrill thinks that a good
capture has been made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
A Lower Wage Scale.

LYNN, Mass, Oct ia local paper
says: ID. II. Shillater & Co., and Mau-
rice Flynn & Co., shoe manufacturers
OF Lynn, are contemplating moving their
entire plants 10 New Hampshire. The
competition with other cities where a
lower wage scale prevails is assigned as
cause. Both concerns employ about 500
hands during the busy season. Sillsber
& Co. have received a proposition from
their employees, conceding a voluntary
reduction in prices, and the proposition
is now under consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Governor Altgeld OF Illinois arrived In
New York today. In an interview, ne
said he expected Bryan to carry Illinois
by 10000.
The schooner Mary E. Dow is reported
ashore at Whitehead, Me-, and the tug
Ralph Ross has been sent from Bangor to
her assistance.
Mr.. Enocb Wishard's American horse,
Helen Nichols, won the all-age selling
plate of los sovcreigns at Newmarket to-
day. Six horses ran.
Colonel Cyrus A. Page has resigned
from the Governors staff, and he gives
as a reason that this is a busy season with
him and he has not time to attend to the
Oil cial duties.
The Yale faculty announced today that
the Hugh Cham berlsin prize for the best
entrance examination In Greek had been
awarded to Frank Eugene Hale OF Hart
ford, Conn, with honorable mention OF
Edward Collins Stone OF HaFtford, and
Albert William Van Buren, of Lynn.
Mass.
III broke out In the bottom, near the
air shaft, OF the Consolidated Coal Com
pany's mine at Gillespie, ILL.,, last night,
and Is doing great damage. An attempt
is being made to smother it by sealing
the mine. Tho men all escaped. Twelve
mules were killed. The top works are
probably safe, but long shut down will
be necessary.
There has been few transfers OF mill
stocks In Fall River during the week at
prices that show but little falling of from
those of good times. Nearly all the mills
have declared dividents In spite OF the
curtailmsnt. and this has tended TO
maintain pfices. The improved clot b
market conditions strengthen the posi-
tion Of sellers.
Duncan Mclean, formerly well
known newspaper writer, died at his
home in Boston, today, aged S5 years.
Mclean was q native of the Orkney
Islands and during his early life was .
sailor. he finally abandoned that pursuit
to learn the trade OF printer in Boston.
subsequently drifting into newspaper
work at timo when shipbuilding was
most active, he wrote descriptions OF
vessels built along the coast which soon
attracted wide attention. He afterward
had charge of the commercial and ship
ping departments OF the Traveller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
Bristol Water Works Again.

Arnold Green and James NJ. Ripley OF
counsel for the respondent in.the cause of
town of Bristol vs.. Bristol d Warren Wa
ter Works Company. brought mp two mo-
tions in the Appellate Court this m orn-
ing. They provided that the date for re-
argument for the csse.should be set, and
also that the proceedings before the mas
ter should be stayed. X. Is. Comstock OF
counsel for the to wu of Bristol raised the
point that the motion had not been on
the calendar 60 houvs, as required 10y
statutes nd Chief. Justice Matteson sus-
tanned the point and the motions went
over for a week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
Clarke'S Ill-timed and In
discreet Remarks.
The English Policy Must Be
Direct Negotiation.
Cuba Will Fight for Last Remnant
of Greatness.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE Globe this after
noon publishes long lingo leader upon
what IT describes as ex-Solicitor General
Sir Edward ClRrke's "Ill-Timed and In
discreet Remarks" on the Venezuelan
question, in saying that "no honest and
impartial arbitrator or commission could
decide in favor OF EngIand's claims upon
the evidence"
During the course Of his editorial The
Globe says:
"It is simply astounding that he should
80 greatly increase the difficulties Of the
Marquis OF Salisbury's diplomatic action,
both regarding the Uniteo States and
Venezuela, by a pronouncement based
on evidence which is still incomplete and
a prejudRment OF a question upon which
even the American commission has not ar
rived at a decision. Let US by all mes us
conclude general trssty of arbitration
with the United States, but in regard to
Venezuela our policy must be direct me-
gGtiation. TIE United States would not
have tolerated such sffronts as Great Brit
ain hss received from Venezuela; but our
power of endurance has limits which may
be quicker reached as regards the United
States ths4 Venezuela. Wh tic deprecat-
ing any other than peaceful relations, we
have certainly less reason than America
TO dread them and we will not permit
our rights to the disputed territory to be
DETECTED hairs breadth by Venezue;a's
obstinacy or American Intervention"
The ST. James Gazette this afternoon,
commenting upon dispatches from Wash
ington regarding Venezuela and the ex-
pected recognition of the beligerency OF
the insurgents of Cuba dwelIs upon what
IL IL pleased TO term "The amazing con-
fidence OF the Americans" adding: "We
venture to consioer that the Americans
are much in error In thinking that the
Spanish will take their intervention in
Cuba by lying down. They will fight
for this last remnant of their greatness
Neither is II TO be taken for granted
thar they will be left entirely without
support when they are contending for the
right TO be treated as an independent
power in America. Others are interested
in seeing that the United States does not
esta blish dominion over those seas.
America is also convinced, apparently
that Sir Julian Pauncefote returns with
the British surrender in his pocket. We
do not beIjevet his"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
Ia | E:SI I
THE FLYER.
A Night Train to
Be DitChed.
The Purpose Was to Kill
a Passenger.
He Carried a $4,000 Acct
dent Insurance Policy.
A Plot Had Been Hatched to Obtain
the Money.
He Carried a $4,000 Acct
dent Insurance Policy.
A Plot Had Been Hatched to Obtain
the Money.
The Scheme Was Disclosed and the
Schemer Was Arrested.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. H. A special t.
the Bee from York, Neb., says: TO
ditch the Burlington night flyer from the
east In order to accomplish the death OF
A. Bissell, passenger on the train, and
10 eventually collect $40, 900 accident in
surapce carried In Bisselps name, are the
outlines of plot in which e. ii. Lee,
prominent man of York is charged with
being the principal. Details of the affair
were divulged by Frank Mesplay, and
the accused is now in Jail. Before tho
train arrived Mesplay, who was in the
scheme, appeared before agent David and
briefly told him that an attempt was be-
ing made to wreck the train between
Waco and York. Inc train dispatcher
was wired. and the crew of the train put
on the lookout. The train arrived mt
York safely with the intended victim un-
harmed. Mesplay gave himself up as wit
ness. Lee was arrested at his home. II
is evident thar IL the attempt was to
have been made. Lee became suspicious
and abandoned the affair for the time be-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
A Pleasant Whist Party.

A very pleasant whist party was held
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred II.
Capron, 162 Chestnut street, last evening.
Interesting series of hands John Reed
a nd James Barker were declared to bo
the winners. The remainder of the even
ing was then spent in listening TO an
enjoyable program of musical selections,
which consisted of solos by Misses Daisy
Werner aud Josephine Charoonneau and
Messrs. James Barker, J. Mclaughlin and
j. Nichols; duets by Misses Werner and
Chsropnnsau. and several numbers by
the Fin-de-Siecle Trio, composed OF
Mcssrs. Barker, Nichols and McLaug blu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
HIS PLOT FAILED.
Rudich Found Guilty and Kudler Was
Discharged.

John Rudich and Paul Kudier met
with different fstes at jury's hands
this morning. Both were under indict-
ment for stealth e money, watches and
rings from the house OF John Sherha
on Aleppo street, Olneyville, on August
3. Rudich said he went with Kudler to
pawn the stuff and the latter testified he
had not seen Rudich for months and also
proved by four reputable witnesses from
East Webster, Mass, that on the day of
the robbery be was IN the State of Massa-
chusetts. K. J. France defended both
prisoners and Attorney General Dubois
represented the prosecution.
The jury found Kudler not guilty and
declared Rudich not successful in his at
tempt to throw the guilt on the former.
Judge Wilbur sentenced Rudich to IS
months in States prison at haru labor.
Kudler was discharged and it was difu-
cult for him for while to realize his
good fortune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
Sixth District Court.

In the Sixth District Court this morning
Manoog Onsnian was charged with
breaking and entering in the DAY time
the house of Modras Kichijian. 406 Foun-
tain street and stealing from Modras
Shashbasian $l1.50 and a shirt valued at
80 cents. He pleaded not guilty and was
held in the sum of $1,000 for trial Iues-
day. c.
The stealingwas claimed to have been
done at 80 yesterday afternoon, when
Kichiiian and another Armenian saw
Onanian leave the house. When Shash-
basian came home at night he found his
money gone
Onanian was arrested at his home, 20
Cranston street., at 10 O'Clock last even
ing by Sergeant Mowry. He was unable
to get bail.
Robert Berry, en- old rounder was sent
TO the county jail for 20 days for stealing
w. Ii. Twine's dinner pail and dinner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-17
MYSTERY DEEPENS.
Proceedings In the Investigation Of the
Freeman, Ives a. Co. FailIre.

LITTLE FALLS, n. Y, Oct. 17.-Mys-
terry deepens as investigation proceeds
in the Freeman, Ives & Co. assignment
yesterday. Last night Jacob Zoller. the
wealthiest produce merchant in this
county, received notice from Boston that
a $1,000 note, payable at any bank in Bos-
ton, drawn in favor of Freeman, Ives q
Co., and endorsed by Jacob Zoller, had
gone TO protest, and protest was acknow-
lodged by Henry j. Ihayer, notary pub
lie. Mr.. Zoller says he never endorsed
notes and denies that he endorsed this
one. 1t is said that Mr.. Freeman had
power of attorney for the firm. MIR. Ives,
who is az years old, is prostrated at his
home in this city. Mr.. Freeman, who is
with his brother at Utica, refuses to talk.
Assignee Teall has expert sccuntants at
work, but does not expect 10 reach the
amount of assets and liabilities until
next week.