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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
Thirty nn,s Tor Whining q Mnn.

ORLANDO. FLA. Feb. John -.
Heard. Samuel Pullman, George kai'-.
and Frank Lawson We're to-day convicted
of the whipping Of vs.. a. Brauner and
sentenced Co thirty days in jail
An appeal was taken All the parties
are prominent citizens Of Maitland, tnls
county
Last FAN many ladies' at Maitland re-
ceivcd some very vile ANONYMOUS letters.
n was alleged that Brauner wrote tne7e
obscene missives. and TO punish h'm
Heard. Rails Pullman, ana "a "son So go
him on the night OF October Jth. took him
TO the woods. tied him TO tree. ana
whinned him tim be- was nearly dead.
Brauner has always denied writing me
letters. and prosecuted MS ae-a,lahl9'
with the above result The Court to-day
excluded AN evidence in regard TO the
letters
John J. Heard and W. o. Rails. two
or the men convicted. are respcctVeiy
postmaster and assistant postmaster al
Maitland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

"Marv. the Gum-Chcwor,' IL abroad
I'm the land and the female seminar uri
will now have 70 give uD the medal to
this new woman with .hc untiring max
nlary. Marys full name has "A musical
ring. Mary May Maloney' was the way
IL was written on Justice Richardson
docket osterday morning Mary having
been arrested during the night for dis
orderly conduct.
officer Sherhert who made fhc arrest
asserted that Mary's gum chewing was
becoming source of annoyance to tho poe
lice force from the fact that She showed
I'm public so ferociously and necessarily
as 10 attract large crowds
Sunday night the officer asserted, Mary
stood near the corner OF Harrison and
state streets manipulating a generous
quantity of tolu and the people on their
way 10 the theatres stopped short az sight
of her
MANY OF them. declared the officer.
'involuntarily worked their jaws n sym-
pathy and with that same magnetic pow
er exercised by the piod-piper. of Hamlin-
town. over the village children, Mary
Maloney held her subjects in "A SPELL
We'll" said Justice Richardson. when
the officer had finished, Of See nothing in
the statute about gum, and I can't haug
this woman for witchcraft. SO what am 1
going 10 do
consultation was held between Pros
ecution Thompson and the Court. which
resulted I'm the dismissal Of MARY. the
Gum hewer Chicago lnter-OceaE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

NEW YORK Feb "a board of sur
vey was held aboard the American steam
ship ST. Paul to-day. Five underwriters
began the survey at O'Clock. and did
not finish their lahors until late this
afternoon. The whole ship was gone
over. the visitors being piloted about 10y
Chief Engineer Carnegie. When the
surveyors finally left the pier none OF
them were anxious to talk, and they
said that in all probability their report
would not be ready until tomorrow.
The officers Of the ship and the line are
emphatic in the statement that the ves-
sci sustained no injuries as the result OF
her ten-days' Imprisonment on the Long
Branch sands.
All of them said that the plan is 10
dispatch her on her return trip 10 South
ampton on February 18Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
Emmn Willard Association.

An organization known as the Emma
Willard Association, Of the Troy teHlaie
ed for the purpose OF preparing a bio
graphical record Of all the members Oh
The Troy Female Seminary from the ionn-
dation OF the institution by MADAME
Emma Willard i'm 1921 TO the retirement oil
her successor i'm 1872. Madame Willard
vas widely known as the author o.
Hooked i'm The Cradle of the Deep. and
tbe hool has acquired a wide reputation
as an institution of learning.
Mrs Russell Sage of New YORK Is tnt
rrDeidont of the association An EFFORT
Is being made to secure the addresses OF
any ladies i'm the South who We're az
PENDANTS of The institution. and with ms
object i'm view an communications pea.
inc upon this work will bee prop--I-
Landipd hv Mrs. 4. W. Fairbanks, 40.
10 Garrison street. Boston. Mass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY.
a MRS. MfHh DfTiS mas nm ~ Us
BiyU hRREsTED IN WELDON.
IL IL stated That lie Married Miss Ander-
son. of Richmond, and Miss House
man. Of Manchester.

The Times received the following spe-
cial last night from Weldon y. c.:
Mrs Mark Davis, OF Richmond, arriv-
ed here yesterday and created the most
profound sensation when she went be-
fore Major Thomas l.. Enry "A Jusuce
Of the peace. and swore out warrant
charging Mark Davis with having more
wives than the law allows. DAVIS mas
been at work at Roanoke Rapids anu
with him was a woman who claimed 10
be- his wife.
WHAT MRS. DAVIS SAYS.
Mrs Davis No. I stated that she was
the lawful wife of Davis. Wife No. =
said that her maiden name was House
man, and that she met ana inaill
Davis one year ago. She said she wa
from Manchester and acknoW lodged that
she figured I'm the celebrated Houscinah
trial in Richmond several years age. on"
claims that Davis married her IN car
riage and that a Nh Wright perform
ed the ceremony
The first Mrs. Davis said that she was
formerly Miss Anderson. OF kichmoIiu;
The Justice sent Davis on 10 the Granu
jury, and I'm default Of S5N bona n
was sent 10 jail. ] learn that ne sc
mits the former marriage and conlesses
TO bigamy. ,.,e.
NOT RICHMOND'S MARK DAVIS.
Mr.. Goodn an Davis. a brother Of Mir.
Mark Davis, former proprietor or the
Davis House. new the Imperial tiotel'
when seen last night denied positively
that the Mark Davis mentioned above
was his brother.
lie had recently. he said. rec eiNcd
letter from his brother. who was, on
Monday night last. an Fostoria. Ohio. with
.'rrc Firnecan's BALI Company, Win
which he has been for the past three
years. The company has been touring
Ohio and is now on It's way to the Paci-
hc slope. III,
Mr.. Davis said that his brother ana
not marry a Richmond girl ana tnat
his wife's maiden name was not An
dorson He married a lady from De
troit. Mich. whose name be was unable
To recall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
Eniled To HaYe Il QnOFnm.

~, v,os called for last night I'm room
no. II OF the city Hall for the purpose
Of olecting successor TO the tate NI.
Tomlinson. inspector of pump-houses. ln
The absence of a quorum. however no
h,,sinoss could be transacted. The only
,,,,f,ors prescut We're Mcssrs. BrigSs
'nhairmami Bahen. Lawder, and Trower.
II was decided 10 make another attem<<
Al obtaining a quorum tomorrow eFe"i-
inc al o'clock The salary OF the posi-
ion Is 81 501 year. and the following
candidates have mp 90 the present time
dIed their APPLICATIONS with Che commit
Tee. peter D. Small. John ?. llarwood'
J. = Tompkns l.. y. Warins ana John
RnNlnu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

Woman Takes Her Baby With Her and the
Money in abe Cash Drawer.

Money in abe Cash Drawer.
a few weeks ago man giving his name
as ID. Z. Atkins. with his wife and baby,
came 10 this city from the southern part
OF Georgia. Not long after their ar
rival In Richmond. Atkins set up business
as a saloon-kecrcr az No. 20 north Sew
enth street. The couple appeared TO get
along well enough. and no one in me
neighborhood was given reason 10 be-
lieve they were not happy. 1t was stated.
however. that business was not very
lively. and this may have been the origin
OF the young wife's determination 10 de-
sert her husband.
BE this as IL may, Atkins is now very
much grieved over the disappearance of
his wife. who deserted MIN, and took
along with her the baby and some money
which was IN the cash-drawer. not
thought to be more than So. Whether
she has cloped with a new love. or
whether she simply grew tired of the
quiet life she has been living since her
residence Ia this city. has not yet been
settled. and the wrOnced husband is
pondering over these questions as well as
the reason why she should have deserted
him ~ all.
on Tuesday morning Mrs. Atkins came
down stairs early. and entering the sa-
loon with the baby in her arms. said she
was going Out Tor "a short walk she
kissed her husband affectionately, and
there was nothing in her manner TO
arouse his suspicious. Atkins went on
about his business. and thought no more
OF the matter until about TWO hours
later. when collector for u brewing
concern from which the bar-kecper had
been getting beer entered the saloon and
presented his bill The bar keeper went
10 the cash-drawer for money with which
10 settle the account but upon opening
the drawer he was much surprised 20
find that all the money was missing. and
only a note remained This was ad-
dressed to him. In his wlfe's handwriting
Ths e>uAa,nr noted that after perusing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
FISHING ~ TRE POTOHAC.
Committees to be Appointed by Virginia
and MarYland.

and MARYLAND.
The Senate Committee on Fish and
Game met yesterday afternoon and re-
ported the resolution introduced by Mr.
Mason about two weeks ago providing
that q committee Of TWO on the part OF
the Senate and two on the part OF INC
House DE appointed to meet similar
committee from the Legislature OF Mary
land to confer as 10 concurrent legisia-
ton in regard TO the nsnns interests OF
The preamble and resolution reads az
follows.
Whereas. complaint has been made TO
the Senate OF Virginia that the laws re-
latins 10 fishing in the Potomac river are
Inadequate 10 protect the nghts OF per
sons i'm Virginia. and. whereas, under the
compact between Maryland and virginia.
no law relating 10 the same VIII nave
any binding effect untn the same mas
been CONQUERED i'm by the state OF Mary
lana. therefore
Nhe House concurrlng), That commit
tee Of Two on the part OF the senate ana
TWO on the part OF the House or Dee
gates be appointed 10 inquire mo we
cause OF complaint and 20 request the
General Assembly of Maryland 10 APP
point a similar committee to meet the
Virginia committee duflns JUS INQUIRY
power hereby being given the committee
an tho part of NirgI-a1 10 sit during the
recess OF the Virginia General Asse mbiy-
and 10 hear evidence, and II snail ask
fhe committee on the part of Maryland
to meet il at some convenient point
Each member OF the committee hereby
appointed shall pay his own expenses
and such committee shall report 10 this
or the next General Assembly boy bin or
otherwise
MIR. LeCato offered an amendment
which was adopted, providing thar POGO
ix~r<e river ana sound be- included IN the
inquiry and that the provision recurring
that each member shall pay his own cN-
penses be stricken out.
The Legislature OF MARYLAND Tuesday
passed a similar resolution providing TOT
the appointment of joint committee 10
treat with the General Assembly OF "
ginia TO secure legislation for the pro-
lection of fish in the tributaries OF The
ChnsnnoaNe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
w;Imiurton', Distinction.

RALEIGH. n. C.. Feb. 5..-Active work
has begun i'm equpping the AmeihB n
Manufacturing and Export Company ;
cotton-seed delintinS factory at Winning
ton
II will ship the cleaned seed 20 Europe.
II will be the only factory OF its kind In
the world, and the cohipany VIII Follow
n with similar Snes AT al seaports IN
the south The stockholders re from
Wilmington. New York, Baltimore. and
Indianapolis The daily capacity will be
one hundred tons OF seed. Seed exported
VIII be converted into oil and the mt
will be sold in the United Staes for paper
stock The factory begins operations
March LIST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi
zrusand Other Matters.

Zcre ana Vthef NttifiN.
The condition Of Mr.. George Gibson was
unchanged last night.
Ponce-Omcer Foster is improving slow
ly. but still he is quite sick.
Mr. J. b. Quesenberry, agent OF the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
at forest depot. is visiting the city
Prayer-meetinss viii be held at Calvary
Baptist church tonight and tomorrow
night. ON Sunday the church Will begin
a series Of meetings, conducted by Dr.
Mcconnell. of Lynchblrg.
Messrs. Apperson d Co have sold the
four office buildings on Eleventh street.
between Main and Bank streets. occupied
by John r. GOddin * Co. y. ". BoWe.
and others. for So. go. They We're pur-
chased by Mann 8 Valentines executors.
white woman named Mrs. Ellen Dob
son. was arrested on the corner OF Seven
teenth and Dock streets yesterday morn
ing for drunkenness and disordsrly con-
duct and locked Up at the First station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
icap-Near German.

The Leap-Year Ball which took place
al the Masonic Temple last night was
"a brilliant and successful event. IL
yas under the management OF Mrs.
Charles 10th and Mrs. George Frank.
Many of the most prominent ana lnnu-
entail Germans were present. The mu-
sic was furnished hy Basolcr's orchestra,
and Mr.. Edward Stumpf. the delightful
caterer. served delightful repast. The
and Mr. Edward Stumpf the efficient
az the seasons social events. and every
one euioved himself immensely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
To Map Out IA Plan.

The special joint committee appointed
by the two houses OF the General Assem-
bly, 10 investigate the charges preferred
against the Institution for the Deaf, Dumb,
this morning at 10 o'clock to map a plan
for the further investigation. II has been
very nearly settled that part OF the ses-
sions OF the committee Will be held II
stanton. but IL j. not yet known when
HE committee win leave here No addi-
tional witnesses have as yet been sum
moned. and the taking OF testimony will
moi begin until Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
y,yo Nomination, Rejected

WASHINGTON, Feb 5.--The Senate. in
executive session, this afternoon, discuss
"a for one hour the nominations OF
ceocre H. Newman. Of Fayetteville
Tenn. and j. =. keenan,. % Straig Town,
Ind. to be assistant auditors In WASH
ington fight was made on tho ground
that Al has a violation OF home policy.
senator Bate championci the Tennessee
man. by a tie vote OF - 10 .. the
nomination was rejected. An effort VIII
be made 10 have the vote reconsider d.
but no one who voted In the negative
could be induced 10 move the renomi-
nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

JACKSON. MISS, Feb THE right OF
wav belonging to the Contra railroad
was sold here to-day and. with other
property. brought S6l.lio The right Of
way was bought originally for a belt
line road but was never used Tor that
purpose. All the property sold today
bv commissioner Leaken was bought I'm
for Thomas a Ryan, purchasers of the
Central. More than half the right 81
way had been omitted from the legal adj
vertisement and the commissioner would
not soil II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

JACKSON. MISS. Feb. 5-The Board
of Control OF the penitentiary has post
poued the trial OF the charges OF misman-
agement and negligence against warden
jenkins tin Tuesday next IN order that
he may prepare defence for himself and
sergeants.
In tn meantime other complaints are
being flied against him.
A negro farmer, who lived a mile from
the Rankin State farm, complained 10
the Governor to-day that convicts rOamed
all over mis- neighborhood and had stolen
his pigs and fowl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
SeNrn or Eirilf Killed.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Feb. Per
sons who were at the wreck on inc
cleveland. Cincinnati. Chicago and 81.
Louis railroad az Tanners Creek. m
Dearborn county. Monday declare that
seven or eight persons were killed. VII
liam Michaels. laborer 7ut or WORK,
who was In the wreck. says nc - p9si-
tive lac saw or felt six or seven bodies
In the ear. I'm which many tramps We're
riding Their reports coming from Nisi-
tors 10 the scene OF tie wreck state
that at least six or eight lives We're
lost. The cOmpany's officers here stiH
insist that but enc life was lost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

WINSTON. y. c.. Feb 5.-Special.-Mr.
H. b. Ireland. who was entombed yes
terday by the falling of one Of his factory
walls. is sun alive. and his physicians
now have some hope for his recovery.
Three ribs ON his left side are broken, b@
sides bad scar above the left eye. and
painful bruises on his arms and body
The other fact5ry walls were torn down
to-day 10 prevent another occident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
RTCHMOND MN DISIPPEdR>.
Has Been Missing Nearly Two Weeks ana
Innl PlaN Il snspecied.

A special 10 The Times from Weldon
n. c.. last night says
II is reported mere to-day lhat 1di.
Frank Gale. who works at the mill, has
mysteriously disappeared. Mr.. Gale left
last Saturday week and has not since
hoen heard from. He left all his belong
inCs at Mr.. Y. Burton's, where he board
Ell He is q Richmond man. and learn
has numerous relatives ina your city. tx
is feared by many that Mr.. Gale has
been murdered. as there is money due
him at the Office Of the Canal Company
and there is no known reason why me-
mould absent himself He stated, when
leaving. that he would return In a day
or two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
Australian scheme Of Defence.

SYDNEY. y. $ w. Feb "a con-
ference Of the commandments OF The force
of the Australian colonies, after sitting A
week. has reached "a scheme oi concen-
trated Federal defence. and also that all
Australian troops be armed with rifles
OF the same pattern. calibrc etc, as those
supplied 10 the Imperial troops.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
OBITUARY.
William Grammar.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. B.
SpociaI.--Mr. VIM. Brannan. one OF our
Oldest citizens. died suddenly at HIS home
tonight. aged cighty-threc wears. RE
was the Oldest Mason OF this city. re
was the father OF MIR. W. l.. Branran.
prominent merchant here. and had rcla-
lives in Baltimore and New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

Southern Pacific railroad Sunset Route).
They were carried by a special train,
composed OF two baggage cars. five tour
Ist sleeping cars. and one Pullman car,
and this train will run through solid
from Portsmouth to the coast. Every
facility will be used TO have this train
carried through on the schedule which
has been arranged. The time occupied
will be about five days and eight hours.
The contract with the Navy Depart
ment was made by the Southern Pacific
officials.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

JACKSON, MISS Feb. 5.-Senator Noel
introduced a resolution instructing the
Joint committee appointed 10 investigate
state officers to appoint subcommittee
to ascertain whether or not the railroad
commissioners have violated the Code
chapter which prohibits them riding on
free masses. and If they have 20 report
a bin to secure observance in future
No Mississippi commissioner or judge IS
allowed 10 ride on a free pass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

NORFOLK, VA. Feb. The steamer
Veasey has not vet sailed. bur lies at
her dock In Birdy, having no appear
ance Of a hllhusterer. Her owners nave
no objection TO a thorough Inspection or
the vessel, and laugh az the idea mat she
is under suspicion OF being a nlibusierer.
The sensational stories sent out by
press association as 60 her SAVING WIN
large number of men on board have no
foundation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

AUSTIN. TEN. Feb. THE State
Democratic Executive committee was I'm
session here to-day The silver caacus
Was attended by fourteen members OF the
committee. Silver was victorious on the
one convention scheme i'm -le caucus. IL
is likely that the majority Of the dele
gates 90 the National Convention will be
Tree silver men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
Rrnkrr. Al LIZ for Rnnd..

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-There was some
lively bidding for the new 8 per cent
bonds on the curb this afternoon. The
quotation on the street az . o'clock was
tlG3-4 bid and III asked The impress
sion here is that the Morgan syndicate
will get the bulk Of the new lean. The
combination bid about III for the bonds,
SO that If the Secretary should award
the bonds to the Morgan syndicate the
latter will have market at once, and
Al "a big profit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

Among the guests at the Exchange
Hotel yesterday were the following:
Major r. Il. Perry and wife OF Bristol
X. l.. father-n-law of Colonel A W
Archer, proprietor OF the hotel Captain
oscar Il. Edwards. president Of the Nor
folk Pilot Association; Colonel X. c..
Marshall. Commemorative Attorney OF
Norfolk county. Or. X. W. Saunders, of
Wythe county. former member OF the
House of DelexateS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
Atfsmcte,. to wrrck a II; in

WAVPACA. WIS Feb. John ana
William McCunn were arrested al AM
herst. Wisconsin. last night FOR an attempt
10 wreck a Wisconsin Central passenger
train near here on Friday night They
confessed the deed and said their object
was TO wreck the train and rob the pas
eengera
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

"Ccntentment." a song for soprano or
tenor. words 10y Harvey J.. Wilson. music
bv Jacob Reinhardt. which was recently
published IS a gem of melody, such as
Mir Rcinhardt might we'll feel proud OF.
The words are fun Of beauty and pathos.
and the song will doubtless become quite
popular.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

Mr. Gilbert Lee Satterwhite and Miss NJ.
Estelle Blunt. were married last night
81 q.iO o'clock al Nerable-Street BAPTIST
church. Rev. DR.. J. =. Dill, officiating
The church was prettily decorated Tor
the occasion. ana large number or
friends Of the contracting parties attend
cd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

a Record, not a Prospectus" for lS9'
published by The Bradstreet Company is
full OF valuable information for business
men.
II contains statistical Information about
business conditions and failures with
their causes. The tables are of much ser
vice to merchants and others
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
uiRr 1BERNATHT 10 90.
sheriff Cardoza, of Lunenburg, to Take
Her Back To-Day.

Sheriff NJ. 9. Cardoza. Of Lunenburg
arrived i'm the city on Tuesday and regis
tered at the Imperial Hotel.
This morning he will take Mary ADtI
having so far recovered as to be able %
travel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
DIR. Palmer VI O~e.

The condition Of Dr. W. 7. Palmer,
who IS IN at the Virginia Hospital was
not so favorable last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

lie Had Bcen.-Miss Cushion. Cap
tain. were Won ever boarded by p'ratc'"
Captain StOrms-"los. Tie charged mo
Sil a day for a han room on the fourth
or-Indianapolis Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
orr FOR NfRE ISLAND:

six Onleers and 100 Men From thc resa.
Lave Portsmouth,.
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a detachment
OF 100 men and six officers from the
battleship Texas left Portsmouth. Va,
al $3.50 o'clock this morning. en- route FOR
Mare Island, Cal. the route being by
way OF the Seaboard Air Line and the