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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
THL BEHRI TEKDICT.
Members of the Jury Deny the foremnn's
Statement ~ to Their standing.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. Dec. Especial
There is a difference OF opinion among the
1urymen who served in the Berry trial as
10 how they really stood. MIR. Watson
the foreman. states that there were eleven
for conviction and one for acquittal while
Messrs Rhett Cundin and Hillsman aver
that they stood eight for acquittal and
four for conviction. Mr.. Watson also
states there was no balloting at al done,
but merely an expression Of opinion when
they first entered the room. other jury
men have not been heard from. but when
an expression is had from all it is hoped
here that the snarl will be untangsd.
The cost of this trial has been about
$500.
J. n. Clayton has resigned from the
city Council. No action has been taken
on his resignation yet. but IL is expected
1t will be accepted at the next meeting
Of the Council. There are several men
mentioned as his successor. but it is
likely that William Eubank will be cleo
ted.
S. NJ Boiling. who has for some time
been supervisor for the Central district,
has resigned. He has secured a position
In the General Land Office Department
DIR. Alfred Clayton has been appointed
resident physician Of the Longdale Iron
WOroi. nj Clifton Forge. lie left for that
place Friday.
Rev T. W. Jones. rector OF the Epsco-
pal church, left Wednesday with his fami-
ly for his new home in Marshall. Texas
A rather amusing sight was witnessed
on the corner Of Washington and Bridge
streets one day this week colored
man was occupying a chair. and in his
lap was l0rge rock. upon which he was
rubbing most vigorously with a horse
brush. Upon investigation II was found
that s. C. Hurt had employed the negro
at the rate OF twenty cents an hour 10
run the stone. and when asked what his
object was In employing man for that
purpose. he stated that the negroes com
planned generally that they cannot get
worK. and he simply wanted to reward
those who were really indnstrions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
COLONEL GOODA's GENEKOsfTY.
For the Fourth Time lie splcndidiy sup
pleuenf- the Pension Fund.

CHASE CITY. VA, Dec. 5.-Special.-
IT is refreshing to know that while the
general financial pressure bears heavily
on the old Confederate soldiers, there ~
one man In our midst whose noble ana
philanthropic heart sympathizes win
them In their condition and gives SUD
stantial evidence OF II by g princely con-
tributicn OF $1,000 to be distributed among
the veterans OF the Lost Cause IN NE
county of Mecklenburg TO supplement the
pension given by Virginia. "
This amount has been handed the chalI
man OF the Board OF supervisors 10 DC
paid out 10th December. While the name
Of the generous bcnefactor Is not MADE
public. yet Il Is well known here mat
Colonel Thomas r. Goode, proprietor Bur
falo Lithia springs. IN this county, PES
the man. and this Is his fourth annual
contribution OF the same amount for TINS
purpose Long may he live and prosper
and receive the plaudits OF every ola
Confederate will be the prayer OF these
decrepid men. Their Christmas holidays
will be frightened with sincere gratitude
that they are remembered in their ola
age and poverty. There are about forty
on the State pension list IN MechlenpurS
county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06

mn rEAsfDiArs Mhs,lGr
The Cuban and Currency Questions US
cu..ed nt the Cabinet Meeting.

'h-H'" ~ 80
WASHINGTON. u. c.. Dec. 4-Presi-
,.,....i....l., las. animal message 20
u'"l '''''''''' ..'I.... c.b-
Congress WIS ui7'''N 800 ~
met meeting and is now complete lH''"'
.no the paragraphs ON the Cuban aiiua-
tion. The latter was The main topic dis
lu.sed To-day. Secretary olney hab
drafted "a review of events iu cuba dui-
ina the last wear. and the President has
commented moon DO.
am assured that the President and
t,.. cabinet aID substantially unanimous
ie the orinion that until there i- some-
,.t,, ,,.r. decisive .n the situation in
c.'t9 ro action can properly De- taken by
.... l-mlf,i states.
.rne MESSAGE. ann told. Will state. On
erect that tne United States government
has ,t,adfa-tlv and earnestly cudcaNor-
cd 10 discharge it. duties 90 na "0n with
,,ri,h we are at peace and 90 avoid the
SLIGHTEST aunr9rance of willingness 10 take
advantage of lis trouble with rebel
uous colony. We have enforced the laws
az neutrality al great trouble and ex-
nanse
A. Tho ,,,,o tfr,o il will ba stated that
a.. -. 80 49,. f-nited Staft- ~vnpa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06

a Merry Dance at the uotei-Ihose WHO
Were Present.

CREWE. VA. Dec 5.-Spccial.-The
Hotel Crewe was the scene OF ve'y
pretty and enjoyable dance last night.
Among those present were Miss Clara
Davis with G. .. Morton. Miss Witt
Harper with J. ~. Harding; Miss .day
Bland berkeley with Il. c. Davis; Miss
Flora Dyson with Robert Lcath; Miss
Matte Dyson with Edmund Gils; Miss
Kate Kelley with II. ". Anderson. Miss
Maize Gills with Mr.. Palmer. Miss Carrie
Gills with Frank Davis. Miss Neiiie
Hardy with I'd. Lacock Miss Bessie
Chcatham with Nj. Robertson, Mrs. w.
4. Elliott with Mr. Robertson. Mrs w.
a. jenkins with W. a. Short: Mrs. w.
T.. Wilson with ". T. Wilson. Mrs. W.
a. Cook with ". A. Cook Mrs. II. VI.
Phillips with II. NJ. Phillips: Mrs. How
ard Robertson with Howard Robertson,
Charles Davis. T. j. Grove. Mr.. Ewel.
Mrs. W. +. Wilson was the ChapcrOn.
Tho music was furnished by local
talent. Dancing began at 5 and was kept
up until o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
EIBB'S MN BURN m.
\ Member of the Ashland Town Council
Moves Away.

ASHLAND. VA, Dec. 5-Spccial-
Bibb's Mil. located on North Anna river.
about seven miles from here, was de-
stroyed last night by fire. The origin
of the Ere is not known.
On next Thursday night the ladies Of
ST. james Episcopal church here Will
give "a GreCian Tea at the residence Of
Mr.. Charles Stebbins.
Mr.. a. l.. Elicit and family left to-day
for Richmond 10 spend a few days before
leaving tor West Virginia, where Mr..
Elicit has accepted position. General
regret Is expressed at their leaving ASH
land.
Mr. Elicit IS a member Of the Town
Council. and his departure Will cause a
vacancy i'm that body.
Rev. Il. NJ. KOckham. pastor Of Asbury
church. Richmond. was i'm Ashland last
evening removing his library 10 his home
Mr.. ROckham WAS warmly greeted by
many Of his old friends here.
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NORFOLK. VA, Dec. 5;TspecialT IT
eeeeion M ii 4 NJ In the First church.
Tho can from the first church OF Char
lotte. n. c.. TO Rev. J. X. Howerton, ID.
D.. pastor OF the First church OF TINS
CITY. was placed in his hands and accept
ga L. We fhere,ipon dismissed to the
Prosbytory OF Mecklenburg. ,,,,-.
a call from the Mount WASHINGTON
church. OF Maryland. for the pastoral
services OF Rev. Byron G. Clark was ac-
ceutod ly him and he was dismissed to
the Presbvtory Of Maryland.
The vacancies caused upon committees
by the removal OF these brethren We're
iilled ~ me .appointm,,ynt {, q ~ -, o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
CURRENCY Reform.

To the Editor of The Times.
Sir.-l was much pleased at your re-
nubn-hng the interview that appeared
I'm the Baltimore sun bearing uuon the
UNEQUAL distribution of national bank
notes. and that you designated 10 as a
"cry that must Dee attended o.. Ger
talnly the demand for currency reform
is most pressing, and the desire Tor II
is general throughout the United states.
] regret however, your Quallled en-
dOrsemcut Of the article lt-rA. on
say more stress than 10 D. entitled 10
is laid upon the fact that the notes hrc
not the State that issued national hanA
notes that necessarily uses tnrW-al
of Rhode Island issue might be ac-
Wahy IN Mississippi. NOW this claim
Of yours Is the basis OF the worship or
the national tank notes. and that has
was such perfect currency system
known. a note good every where was
accepted without "a thought as 10 us
cost or knowledge or the slcrinces made
TO obtain 10. but TO galn II the people
surrendered their credit The govern
ment took Do from all the people ana
bestowed IL upon the lew thil wound
hold It's bonds. 10 was never devised
as currency. per se-it WAS an incident
TO issuing bonds. and anyone familiar
with the subject can demonstrate tNAt
rather than furnishing a. community
with currency ~ denudes IT, unlcs7, OF
course, in the wealthy sections MItlr
the United States bonds are held as IN
vestments. But We are speaking or see
lions not so favored. The pres sumption
that all OF the money Of the Northeast
may be actually I'm the South and West
IS FAR aneld. \ large portion or IL Goes
go there once. or. perhaps. twice q year.
but only TO quickly return, ladened as
the bee. IL H. essentially concentrlc W
its tendency. and am convinced thtt the
man who invented the hand-nall WIN
rubber string got his idea from the ma
tional bank note.
In truth. the national bank note Is no
longer a great factor in our currency
system, for IL is not profitable TO banks.
save as stated, where government bonds
are already I'm possession. Ii Is. how
ever, amazing TO see how few people are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06

DANBURY. CONN. Dec. 4-Ah out 4 T..
VI. to-day persons in the streets saw a
huge BAH Of fire in the sky rus hing to-
wards the earth and leaving a luminous
tran behind AT first IL was thought
that IT would surely strike the city. and
the people were filled with 1onsterna-
ton. II was seen by hundreds and their
descriptions generally agree.
The ball OF fire az first ioolScd Ike "a
very BRIGHT star which se.rn6d 10 drop
directly from the heavens. 1t came at a
great speed. travelling IN northeast
erly direction. and when II rassed over
the city seemed 10 be only a foot above
the tops of the buildings All this time
10 had the appearance Of ball of red
hot metal. with a bright red tail about
twenty feet long IL sceirod 70 pass
within a few feet Of the stoeple OF ST.
Peter Church.
rhe attention OF some people was first
attracted by a Kissing sound. Others
heard the swapping Of electric sparks
10 disappeared towards the earth i'm the
direction OF North street. and probably
struck the earth near this city.-New York
World.
Miss Clara McParen. Of Annapolis f.
the guest Of the Misses Moore, Of west
Franklin street.
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FARMVILLE. VA. Dec. J.-'SpeciaL-
Many friends Of Nh Joseph Alannoni
gave n handsome banquet "wednesday
night in honor Of his return TO America.
he went 20 Erso Corse. his native home
to visit his mother, and was arrested as
a French subject. and was detained in
Europe much longer than he expected.
lie was released through the courts by
the aid OF the American consul He re-
turned only "a few days ago Mr.. Mannon
has many friends in Richmond and Lynch
burg. who Will De glad TO know OF IL s
return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
JJDGE IIHRiR'S IOtR.
A Thousand Rabbits Killed Near burke
Vile. Huza

BURKEVILLE, VA, Dec. Especial
Hon. w. y. Watson, who has been very
ia Tor several weeks at his home near
here. is better. and II Is hoped VIII soon
be out again.
Judge r. X. Farrar lectured at South
side Female Institute last night TO de-
lighted audience.
The lecture was his new enc. Subject
winter Evening Stories by an old
Man. He Will start out on an extended
tour through North and South Carolina
next week, and 1 predict Tor him large
and enthusiastic audiences.
The snow has given the "Old hare"
hunters a regular carnival OF sport.
During the season here there have been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
LOCAL OPTION MEETINGS.
The Election Comes ON Next Wednesday
and Both sides Are Working.

HAMPTON. VA. Dec. Especial
day at ~ O'Clock a mass-mec;ing. pre-
sided over by Hon. NJ. j. Tanning. OF
Baltimore. and Rev. L. G.. Jordan. col
ored OF Texas. was held. a large crowd
WAS IN attendance ana both speakers
made able addresses
Tuesday. the sth instant, will be cleo
tion-cay In Wythe district. There are
only few bar-rooms In this district
but both parties are working hard TO
carry IL. Yesterday tho NO License"
cub. of Elizabeth City county. sent Mr.
J. s. Collier. OF this city (the representa-
tive OF the other side OF the question:. a
challenge TO meet one OF their speakers
in joint discussion. but as yet Mr.. Collier
has not accepted the challenge.
The Colonial team and minuet dance
TO lie given by the Association for the
Preservation OF Virginia Antiquities OF
this city. at Armory Hall next Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings. promises TO
be the event Of the season.
Cards ere cut announcing the mar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06

farmers can hardly get for their corn
and pork the cost Of raising;
Mrs. Lucy Arthur, an as.u anu very
respectable lady OF our town, ulen yes
Morean's Cemetery. Funeral services by
Rev. &. &. Cecil
Mr. r. Il. Dars.. son OF Sap'alh Jonh
y. Darst. OF Pulaski city mas been APP
fafn w I RradsIaw our former agent.
having been transferred to Dublin. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
HOG-KfLLTNG SEISON.
Farmers Along New River Take Advantage
of the CoId Meathcr.

NEW RIVER. VA. December i-Spe-
cial.-snce last Saturday we have had
tho coolest spell Of the season. Many
farmers had 70 defer butchering their
hogs. owing 10 the warm weather But
since the cold wave of the last few days
a large number Of fine porkers have been
killed. Everything is so cheap that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
NeMn0rf Vows NOics.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Dec. 5.Lspo-
cial-Thc revival at the Baptist chr irch.
winch hlf been in progress for the past
two weeks. closed last night. Ref w
W. Reynolds. OF oliver. Va, has been
preaching during the meeting.
The new Cromwell liner Creole will sail
tomorrow morning for New York. She
is to ply between New York ami Ncu,
Orleans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
Xmas Gifts

for every ono Old or
yOuur.
Ladies' Desks and na-
yegports. Do Oak. Curly
Birch. and Mahogany
fine dantiest STILES
brass fr mmlnrs some
plain; every stYIe of car
wing. some quaint. soWr
M % i N, up-t0-datt
STYLE.
OF course they're yours
on credit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
Lamps.

Glass Stand Lamp, bdrner
and chimney.~........-.
Kitchen Lamp, reflector,
burner and chimney.
Handsome Table Lamp,
shade and fount TO
lndlCn........................
Handsome Brass Banquet
Lamp, 24-inch.....
Nickel Table Lamp, TO-
inch shade, centre draft
Library Lamp, I4-inch
shade .......................
Hall Lamp, ruby GLOBE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06

more than one thousand Killed anu s''"
the woods are full q them. ...,..
The Methodist church has been he"iy
shingled ana the hciry repaired hl,u
painted. and the ediice now presents
quite an attractive appearance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
Cutlery.

Cocoa Handle Knife and
Fork, pair..................
Bolstered Handle Knife
and Fork, pair.......~...
Bone-Handle Knife and
Fork, pair..................
Plated knife and Fork,
'dll.'.........................
Carver and Fork............
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06

riagc OF Mr. Elliott Hudgins. OF this city,
and Miss Lucic Josephene Fraser. OF
Glenwood Dlnwiddie county. Va, We'd
nesday afternoon. December 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
Holiday Goods

For the housekeeper;
China-presses, square.
swell fronts. oval glass
ends, some without mir
rors. Also. BOok-Ca,es
aud Secretaries. i'm Oak
and other beautiful
woods. Special designs.
made exclusively tor
kOTHERI a co. and
these g 10 you on our
easy terms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
Xmas Items.

Onyx-Top Brass Tables.
solid brass throughout.
BANQUET LAMPS,
in Brass and Dresden
China, fncy shades,
works of art 20 TO
SPEAK.
These suitable an d
hands me gifts for Xmas
are yours on our easy
terms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
CASTORTA.
Tie s:- n
,.a!ls ~ 4. CT
egas:ure/ NJH+Z every
a (S<Z(ZX Z[LLCI<Z v'aySef.

New Bell Telephone Stations.
No. 707-Constable Brothers.
Nc. 4i5-Jellison. II. (Res.).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06
Glassware.

Table Goblets, three sizes
% to acknowledgements. orr
Celery Stand.................. .oS
Jelly Mug, kind sells for
81 dozen.................... OF
S-inch Glass Dish, been
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. OF
Jelly Bowl, imitation cut
on foot, real value Soc. 20
Salt and Pepper Shakers. .o2
Syrup Jug, nickel top, 25c.
kind ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10
Imitation Cut-Glass Pitch
er, worth S5c............. IS
Flower Vase, S-inch, imi-
tatiOn Observation-Disclosures. 90
Butter Dish, with cover. 'o4
Wine Glasscs................ .o2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-06

a RICHMOND BUSINESS MAN
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-27

\ London physician complains that
manufacturer whose weekly pay roll is
Sc .500 claimed medical attendance as an
Odd Fellow for 81 a year.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-27
1Western Montana News

Is In Hamilton for a few days, after
having visited with friends in this city.
He will leave i'm a short time for tour
of the reservation.
There were few Missoula tables that
did not have a pigeon pie on them yes
terday as one result of the live bird
shooting at the tournament. There is
some recompense in everything.
The linemen of the electric light COM
pany have the new wire strung from
Bonner to within a short distance of
the city Three of the wires have been
strung to the distributing station.
Among the features of the local cele-
bration of Fourth of July there will be
a parade OF wheelmen and wheelwo-
men. IL is proposed to get every wheel
in the city into the parade If possible.
1t will be sumner If the plan sue
ceeds.
The water in the Big Blackfoot has
risen eight inches and a few logs are
coming down from the landings. The
other rivers are rising more or less but
the rise is slow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-27
SHUT UP THE PLACE
The Four Mile House Is the Vilest
Dive in the Country.
SEVEN SOLDIERS KILLED
That's the Record of the Place
The Citizens Are Enraged over
the Latest Tragedy-A Menace
to the Community.

Missoula. May 26.-The shooting of
the soldier, Scott, at the Four Mile
house yesterday morning has aroused
much feeling against that resort and
ii is probable that an effort will be
made to close it. 1t is without doubt.
one of the vilest dens in the state and
IL is a disgrace that IL should be allow
ed to remain as long as 1t has. Citi-
Gems of this city and residents of the
lower Bitter Root valley should COM
bine to bring about the suppression of
this place. There are many reasons
why IL should not be allowed to con-
tinue. Its record alone is sufficient.
There are seven graves in the Fort
Missoula cemetery that have been filled
by the victims of this vile hole and the
public will never know a tenth part of
the evil that has been wrought there.
More than once the ranchmen who are
compelled to pass the place in going
and returning to and from the city
have protested many times. They will
not pass the house after dark IL they
can help II. so well do they know that
IL rs not a safe place.
The house is situated near the county
road that leads to the Bitter Root
country and no one who drives to the
valley can fail to notice the place. At
all hours of the day the women who
live In the joint can be seen in the yard
half dressed and smoking. Their Ian
guage is coarse and loud and, although
Ii is unfit for the ears of women and
children IL is not possible to pass the
place without hearing 1t. Lounging
about are the men who call the place
their headquarters and they with the
women are a spectacle that should not
be permitted to exist within plain sight
of a public highway in this county. The
worst feature of the whole thing is that
the school house of that district is not
a quarter of a mile from this house
and more than half of the children that
attend are obliged to pass the place
twice a day. They see things that no
child should ever see or know of and
there should not be the possibility of
their seeing them.
As stated above, there have been sew
en- soldiers killed at this house since il
has been the sort of place that il is
AS is often the case. the majority of
these victims were of the class of men
that Scott, the latest victim. belonged
TO. They were not what are called bad
men. They were In bad company and
they paid dearly. The military author
titles have tried to have the place closed
out. but they have not been able to
accomplish II. IL is the thorn i'm the
side of the officers and is a source of
constant annoyance to them. One of
them said to a Standard reporter to-
day: THE public does not know of
half that goes on at this place. IL Is
one of the worst that we have ever
known anywhere. 1t is the cause of
half OF our court martials and men who
are not bad get drawn into the meshes
IL there is any way of shutting up the
place II ought to be done"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-27
HES ALIVE.
John Norton May Live to Tell How It
Feels to Be Blown Up.


Missoula, May 26.-John Norton, the
miner who was blown up in the Silver
King mine n few days ago, and who
was thought to be dead at first, is re-
covering from the effects of the shock
In better shape than was expected
even when IL was found that he had
not lost his life. He has been under
the care of DR. Buckley and is improv-
ing a little every day. For a time he
was almost entirely paralyzed, but he
has recovered the use of some of his
muscles and can move some He can
not talk yet. but he is able TO make
himself understood by the use of signs.
He now understands all that is said to
him, and Sunday he uttered the first
sound that has passed his lips since
his accident He says: Say" but
that is all that he has been able to ar
ticulate thus far Ii is thought that
he may be able to work again in time
His recovery will be slow. as IL is fear
ed that his brain was injured In the
explosion. There are bruises on his
scalp that must have been caused by
flying pieces of rock and one or two OF
them fractured his skull These
wounds are not large but from their
appearance, IL is evident that the bits
of rock must have been moving at
terrific rate.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-27
Dog. with race. like Fears.

Jay Sedgwick of Tacoma was in ST.
Paul recently. and had with him a
couple of animals belonging to the ca
nine species, the like of which has not
been before seen on the continent of
North America. He held them in
chains, although the beasts were en-
tirely inoffensive and he would not lose
sight of them, for they were rare
enough to be taken care of. They were
"wunks," a species of dog peculiar to
the interior to the continent of Asia
and the first of their kind ever brought
to America. The animals were pecu-
liar in that they have faces of bears
and the body of a common dog. One
was entirely black. and the color ex-
tended to his mouth, his tongue being
as black as though dipped in an ink
wen. The other was whtish. The ami
mails looked very like woolly Spitz dogs
and were entirely domesticated They
are to the Tartars what the coolie is to
the shepherd of Scotland. OF peculiar
interest are they to the Northwest be-
cause their kind have sacrificed their
coats for many years to make the dog
skin coats that have been so much
used in the Northwest during the last
half decade