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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

VIII Governor Russell Plead His Cause
with Mckinley.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l0.-SpeciaL Rep
Tesentative Linney OF North Caro-
lint. said TO representative Of The
Times concerning the report that Gov
ernor Russell has been invited 10 Canton
10 present the claims OF James j. Boyd,
OF that state. for the position Of Attorney
General thai nc knew nothing about lt.
Continuing, he said. however:
That Governor Russell should visit
Canton On any occasion ia am emncnty
~ thing to Oe done. lie IS probably the
best representative Of robust utenIgesce
OF all the Governors OF The South. Coy
ernOr Russell very early in life disclosed
the possession OF great talents and lcarn-
ing as a lawyer. As one Of tho very Few
Republican members Of the legal urOfes-
sion of North Carolina be was able 10
measure arms with the best lawyers OF
the state. and 10 cut his way through
the preJudices that then. more than now,
existed against any kepuD.can ln the
South 10 the first rank of his profession
North Carolina has been fortunate iu
the selection Of her Governors. Inc name
Of Graham, Bragg. Vance. Caldwell,
and Russell will stand in thc history oi
the State forever as representatives. OF
exceptional natural intelligence, Nigor
and learning. Governor Kusseils views.
therefore. as 20 the fitness OF North Car
Olinas talented son. Mr.. BOYD. or amy
other OF her talented Republicans. should
have much weight with the President
elect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

LONDON Feb Information has
been received here that the British Niger
expedition has captured the town OF
Blda. the capital or the Foulah tribe.
one omcor was killed in the assault upon
the town
Later disnatchc- say that the officer
Killed In the capture of Bida was I.ieuten-
ant Thompson Of tho Leicesters hire
regiment. The Foulah army IS said to
have comprised about 20J men while
tine expedition numbered little over five
hundred men, with six Maxim guns ana
nine hundred carriers. backed up bv "a
rotilla of river steamers. No details OF the
nghting have been received
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
WnhILM,N roK coon ROADS.
Discussion in the l.. \. ". Neeting-The
Fight for Offices.

ALBANY. y. Y, Feb. lo.-Wheelmen
OF the highest prominence from all Sec
tions of the country are present to-day
at the opening session OF tho annual as
sembly OF the National League Of Amer
lean Wheelmen.
The opening gun was fred In the cause
OF good roads. the day being devoted 20
the consideration Of this important ques-
tion AS regards the highest interest Of
whcolmcn.
The assembly opened In Jermain Hail.
under auspicious circumstances. having
larger attendance of delegates and lead
ers from every state than al any previ-
GUS one. Every State I'M the Union is
represented. with the exception OF Flor
ida and Louisiana.
To is doubtful f there will be any one
present from the latter state but a del
esatc from Florida is expected 20 arrive
during the day.
At present about two hundred and sixty
three delegates and about forty eX-oficio
voters are here, being equivalent 20 %
per cent of tho membership of the league.
There was quite little interest at
tachcd 20 one delegate I'm particular. This
WAS Aliss Mabel Woodbcrry. OF DanWlle.
ILL.,. who hears the distinction of being
tho hrst woman TO act ds a delegate I'm
l.. \. W. assembly.
The night Cor 'ho different Offices goes
meirily ON. and has tended 10 couutoract
ON the good-roads discussion. many OF
the delegates 1eing absent so that they
could 60 something 90 build the fences
OF their candidates stronger.
All the Western States. with tho eX-
ccptiOn Of Illinois. are united on A. Crasy
Morrison for first YiCe-president. and 10
ls expected thar a deal will be made
whereby Now York will support him. and
tnis strengthens potter's chances for tho
presidency. The Caucusing wire pulling
and bargaining equals shat OF a political
convention.
Tho convention met az 1920 and was
called t1 order by President Elliott who
introduced Chiof Consul J. b. Potter OF
New York. as chairman of the day. Mr.
Potter introduced Lieutenant-Governor
woodruff who welcomed the delegates
and introduced the good roads discussion.
Spreches ou the subject were made by
delegates from Oregon New Jersey Mas
s9chusetts. Minnesota Illinois New York
ANA =. &. Harrison of the Government
Bureau OF Good Roads.
A recess WAS taken from I o'clock until
3-the afternoon session being devoted 10
il continuance OF the good roads dis
cI-sion r. W. Connolly. Of Illinois. still
persists iu having his name sent 90 the
convention as a. candidate for president.
Unless there is change before II
O'Clock Thursday morning all the votes
that Connolly Will have Will be those OF
his own State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

blessing upon his victims and eept,, 'tt, Il,
taking with him snug little sum ',.,,,,i oi M
countrymens free silver. lhe s.',',ai
days session OF the court Wa oSSuL', e.,
with tho trial Of William 's,i,n l'',.'6 "a, =
for shroflu.. John Mosbv doth colotcnl
Washington Was employed last year Ss
section hand on the belt line OF tne hlC,m,
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac ia.'
road lie came home Christmas 70 sPvi1i
the holiday. and one night at festival
found the attention of John Moseiey 10
his wife more than he could apprecia'e. g.
and decided 10 take her home. Moseiey
objected and an alteration arose, IVA
which Washington used bis pistol IN
nicting painful but not serious wound
IN Moseley's side. The Jurys verdict
was not guilty.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of DR. c. R. Massey and Miss lnez r
Colbert both of Spotsylvania county az
MassaponaN church On the nth Instant
at O.JO T. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

ThePas.enger Train saved by Being Late
The Nork ofn BOY.

PETERSBURG. VA. feh No.. ..Spe.
cl4l-A wreck occurred 40 'hutch h1ad
on The Norfolk ami Western railway,
l-t nieht Wrirh Was caused hy loco
motive or au ea.t-bOuud fre'rht iftih
lurulre INTO some empty Pats which
had been standing Ou siding.
tf s0 happened tnat tne passenger tram
was over au hour late n-t night ana a
freight train was rum 0ut o. its schedule.
and vas not running fast when 10 struck
the lafs 40 Church Road, but the engine
was badly damaged. the ears baby
broken up and me main nuc Was blocked
f0r about five hours
To-day white iai named iug VIII
iiams. residing at Church Road. wa
taken into custody Bog one Of .0- lon-
stables Of the railroad company. Oh sgs-
UC.on OF having uuIateLed tae br4h-f
Cf the Gags which We're standing on ine
siding aud which caused tlr CATS 20 Tlt
CD to the main track ard thereby c4us.
ing the wreck Williams who Is four
teen years of age does not deny that
be Kicked The latch OF tho brakes. but
says tas cais ala aOt move while he
was about them. To Is not believed that
his purpose was malicious
Williams Will ge taken 20 Ro9noke fo-
morrow before J ~ Salds general mau-
aser of tho Norfolk and Western Rsuw9y
Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

PHILADELPHIA PA. FEB. iO.-At the
regular mertul 0i ine Board of Iirec-
t0ls of the Penn itanIa Railroad Com
uauy tbs afternoon number OF nu-
rorfaut change. reTe made in fNe nf-
ncal stan th- action being duc. pri-
marly. to the de.fl ol President Roberts.
The changes aIc. captain John j. Green.
promoted from second Hice-p president 90
first vice-prcs.delt. Charles j. Pugh.
promoted from tlird Nige-presidcut 10
second Nicc-prcs dent; Sutherland NJ.
Provost. the general manager. made third
nlCe-presidfnf. William j joyce. general
freight apeut promoted 90 freight traffic
manager 0nc Office being created for
dent. made nrst assistant 60 the pre-i-
dent. and j. o.. Postlethwait and William
s. Patton made assistants 10 the prcs.-
dent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
INGiGf WEATS ~ CUBa.
IA Lucha Says the I-lnnd il Tired Of foli-
tic- and Politicians.


HAVANA. Fen. l0-Oniclai reports re-
ceived to-day give the details of many
skirmlshes. but state that 30 serious en-
counters have taken place recently Ac-
corGing 20 the reports. the insurgents, as
usual. were completely defeated la al
these sklrmishes losing seventy ~ their
number dead and four taken prisoners.
while the SpaRiards lost only twenty
seven wounded. among them colone!
and two leutenants, these officers being
slightly injured.
The colonial treasurer has notned the
money brokers OF Captain-Gcnerdl Wey-
Iers recent order prohibiting them from
purchasing or selling silver notes az
higher rates than the market value ~ sil-
ser against gold.
Ia Iucha. in lcadins editorial article
headed Little Enthusiasm Noted" gives
IS the reason for the indiiferencts shown
here over the scheme OF reforms adopted
ly tho Spanish government for the island
Of cuba, that the country is tired of
politics and OF politicians. who have
created great agitation m cuba. BAT have
never IN any way been OF beneht % the
country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

The President TO Be Requested to Call One
In This Country.

'
WASHINGTON. Feb. lO-Special--It
seems now TO be very probable that the
Senate hin providing for the appoint
ment Of Commissioners to au interna-
tiOnal monetary conference will not pass
the House. The opposition shown 10 IL
by Republicans I'm the Committee on
Coinage. Weights and Measures while not
unexpected. IS stronger than had been
anticipated. and threatens 10 influence
the members OF the House TO an uneX-
pected degree. The Democrats feeling
that they should offer 40 opposition TO
any proposition which might bring about
free coinage, nevertheless regard the bin
as something Of Il sham, and are indif-
ferent regarding its fate. Should the bin
pass the House IL will probably be amend
odso as to make IL distastefu % the
Senate Representative Cooper of Texas.
has am amendment he hopes 10 have
adopted providing that If no conference
is called by another nation prior TO Sep
tember lst the President shall then be
requested TO call q conference to be held
in this country. Mr. Cooper said to-day
that his object I'm making this suggestion
is Ia place responsibility upon Mr.. No
kinely and 10 demonstrate whether an.
International agreement is feasible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Insurance Appointment-Tho Keeper OF
Einudford Cenrtfrr Dies.

iinndford Cemetery Dies.
PETEHSBURG VA. Feb l0-special -
W Alfred Wtherspo0n of this city. has
been appointed special agent OF the Gale
dOnla Fire Insurance Company OF scot
land with headquarters a. Atlanta. Ga
His territory vii be The States OF Nii-
giuia North Carolina, South Carolina.
Georgia and Florida. Mr.. Witherspoon
has ben manager for some years OF The
Underwriters Bureau of the southeru
eru Tariff Association.
Mr. John B. Evans. register of the
water works. wifi discharge the duties o.:
the office 0s superintendent until The vac
cant office is filled by the city Council
flefe arc many applicants for the Of
rne.
Nj James Muihead. Tor the past SIX
teen years keeper OF BIandf0rd Cemetery,
died this morning after painful 60
ress BE was born in Glasgow. Scotland.
on the 18th day OF August 1928 About
thirty years ago be was a member on a
United Statc- survey expedition which
visited the Falls OF ST. Anthony in the
Northwest. which up 90 that time was
said 90 have been unvisited by white men.
lie afterwards came 20 Petersburg and
carried on a grocery business On Halifax
street. iio was several years ago mem
bor OF tha cry Council. lie leaves
widow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Armand CastIemary Expires After a Sue
cr..ful Performance.

NEW YORK. Feb. l0-At the conclu-
sion of the nual scene OF the opera hHi
tina az tho Metropolitan Opera House
Tonight Armand Castoimary. the Well
known singer reeed and before assist
au.s could be procured he Tell dead.
Heart disease was tho Gauge. lie was
siAty-threc years old.
he had the part of Trstano. and had
drawn round after round OF applause
by his superb singing and acting.
At the conclusion OF the act. the scene
represents him as surrounded by a crowd
OF merry villagers. Nearly half nun
ursa chorus slfi- were dancing m a cir
Gle about the old man. Suddenly Castle
mary roeled. tripped and fell. By super
human effort he recovered his his feet and
rushed lu among the crowd which sur
rounded hln. He graspod "A table and
supported himself until the curtain drop
ped Al the curtain went down Castle
mary gave way aud fell 40 the stage.
the nrst 10 reach the dying man was
lean De Reszke who was standing In
the wings. Castiemary without uttei,ng
sword. brcathld his last in De Reszkes
arms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Nnrfnlk'. po.tmn,lcr.

WASIIINGTON. Feb. l0-Special Mr..
G.. n. Williams. OF Norfolk. Is a candidate
for the postmastership Of that city. lie
called AT the POstOfice Department to-
day and nled an application with the
Postmaster General lie Is strongly en-
oofsed N is thoueht that N q nomination
/, made now the Senate viii not confirm.
Mr.. Walter Sharp also called AT the
Department 10 ascertain what charger
had been made against him and by wnom
lte hats withdrawn from tie race for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Shol hl an Ilallan.

Between 70 and o'clock this morning
Frank Jasper (cOlored) called at the
Third POLICE station and showed hole
I'M his head. which he sid had been
caused by a pistol shot fired by an Italian
bv the name OF Marchetti. at No. 52f
west Broad street. The ambulance was
called and Dr. Charles Labenberg at
to be seriously injured. He subsequently,
went home. The police are looking for
the Italian. who had not been found az
a late hour this morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

HOUSTON, TEX. Feb l0-Alexander
Terrell Tie negro who assaulted Mrs.
Jackson. a white lady IN the outskirts
OF this city last December. pleaded guilty
10 the charge this morning and was sem
fenced 90 death. The officers who escort
ell Terrell 70 the courthouse and subse-
quently 10 the jail were followed by a
large crowd but beyond a few jeers and
curses no demonstration Was made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
VOL. I2-NEW SERIES. NO. 10.

Harmon failed TO appear against him,
and he was discharged
Mckay belongs 10 the North New York
congregational church. and sings IN the
choir. lie explained that IL was one Of
hts duties TO select tho hymns 90 be
sung in the church. He marked the num-
bers Of the hymns down on slip Of pa
per, designating which were TO be sung
in the morning and in the evening. lie
wrote the words morning and even
ing" on top Of the numbers This was
what Harmon thought was policy draw
fur
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
rHs RIcnMoND coh1lGr BI11.


WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. TO- Spe-
cial-Reprcsentatiye Elicit has secured
from Speaker Reed promise OF recopni-
ton for the purpose of calling mp the
Richmond college bin. Alr Elicit believes
the bill Will pass. IL apDropriates SIS 900
TO reimburse the college for losses sus-
tained at the close of the war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

American Spinners Losing Market That
Might BE Profitable.

WASHINGTON. .. O.. Feb. 10.-Consul
Grinnen. at Manchester, Eng. has sent
the State Department a statement Of tho
large amount of cotton yarn exported
from his consular district the past year
uog6) 60 the United States, dgeregating
nearly 10000 pounds.
Much of this which Includes n great
variety Of counts" is OF The finer quail
ities used by manufacturers Of small FAM
cy wares and electrical and other wire
covers. and shows just where the Amer
jean spiuncrs are losing "a market which
they might find very profitable.
The table shows a32.H3 pounds of row
ings. l3l 429 of tWc-scYeutlesg l2OGll pounds
of two-siNtes. $3.50 pounds of two-hun-
drcds. and less amounts Of sixty specified
varieties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

Prince George. Sou OF the King Of Greece
Sails FOR Crete.

ATHENS. Feb. l0-The torpedo fleet
commanded hy Prince George. second
son or the King OF Greece. has sailed
for crete. Before the fleet departed
Prince George was given o. emnd recep-
tiOn.
The Prince declared that>he would pre-
vent The Turkish troops sent from Smvrna
Hlo ."s ot whose dispatch 10 crete
created intense excitement here. from DO.
barking .n tho Island
,AHFlcea have been received I'm Athens
tha- toe town of setin0 t'refe be, I.ea-. i'e''o
set on fire ia several p.aces by Arussni-
mans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

UlrNTINGTON. W. VA. Feb. l0-Wade
Tiuinghast. the outlaw. arrested this af-
ternoon charged with being the leader os
the band. who murdered officer McClosk-
eN in Central city. IS now I'm the cell AZ
the county jail and guards have been
placed about the prison. Five hundred
enraged citizens are here from Central
Ci.y. and lynching Is predicted. or
ncials claim they are able 10 repel any
disturbance which may arise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

IRONWOOD. MICH. Icb. 10.-A re-
duction of % per cent in the wages Of ain
enploves has been ordered by the Metro
pclitan Iron aud Land Company at tho
Norrie. East Norrie Pahst. and other
mines belonging TO IL on the Goebic range
The reduction affects every employe, from
tho superintendent down The principal
stockholders I'm the Metropolitan Com
pany are cfiiccrs OF the Illinois steel Com
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

sTAUNTON. VA. Feb lO.-special.-
Major ~. NJ Bell is critically ill He had
q second stroke Of apoplcAy this after
noon. Major Bell was on the street to-
day up 10 o'clock, and ln reply 10 q
question by friend said he Was feeling
first rate"
II is thought he cannot live through
the night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

MILFORD. VA, Feb. 10.-Special-
ccnnfv Court convened In two days s-s-
SION al Bowling Green this week. On
Nonday only routine business w9s trans
acted The chief attraction on The green
yyss a fakir. who after ingenioJsly IN
duiging fer while the propensity OF
humanity 10 be duped. invoked heavens
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
They We're Not Policy Slips.

NEW YORK. Feb. l0-Charges< have
been preferred at police headquarters
against James +. Harmon, new pre-
cinct detective. who arrested on Saturday
James Mckay for violation Of the lottery
law. Mckay was accused of writing poll
icy slips. but when he was arraigned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
OLNEY PROFESSOR.
Ho VIII Not Accept Chair at Harvard
hnt WI I,-nctire I-nA..

WASHINGTON, Feb. lo.-special-
retary Olney has decided not 90 accep,
the professorship Of international law al
Harvard University. and will 80 notify
President Elliott. lie intends returnIue
to the practice Of law when be leaves
the Cabinet. and does not wish 10 be
hampered by other engagements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

BOSTON. MASS, Feb. 1O-The Leg
islative Committee on constitutional
amendments to-day voted 10 report am
amendment TO the constitution striking
out the word male" thus giving 10 wO-
men the fun right Of suffrage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Pre.ideni d ke ,nnnnrnnr.l.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10-President Duke.
Of the American Tobacco Company. was
subpOeuaod this morning TO appear be-
fore the LeNow Committee. Mir Duke
SAYS he will appear ana give all the IN
formation At his command.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

BRIDGEPORT. CONN. Feb. iO.-The
North Congregational church. Of this
city has finally extended a formal call
10 The Rev. John Depeu. OF Norfolk. II
North church Is the most influential
church here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

II

WASHINGTON. Feb. lo.s =. M--Fore-
cast for Thursday:
Vfrginia-Increasing cloudiness during
day probably followed by showers IN the
o. of UIent. ca~tflly Ninos.
North and South CarOina farily
cloudy with local showers. east'rY
winds; slightly warmer IN North Car
oliul
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
Wlll Not Clo,r on Snndars.

LONDON, Fe5 l0.-ln the House Of
Commons to-day the b!ll providing Tor
the closing OF public houses on Sundays
WAS rejected by a vote Of 2g9 10 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11

BERLIN. Feb. 10 Tho government has
ordered the prosecution ot several unit
verslty professors who recently signed
a declaration in favor OF the striking
dock laborers ~ Hamburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
RANGE On TIER kNONEIEk.

The following WAS the range 81 inc
Thermometer At The Times ogsss ss7'sss.
day: a. 81, i0s Y NJ ~ M 81
Average, AZ 1-3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
BllZZard in VIM sofa.

ST CLOUD. MINI, Feb. 10-Thvough-
ont the central aud northern part or this
State blizzard is raging and all trains
coming from the west are delayed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-11
NAyAL HhcoRDs BHArtN.


WASHINGTON. j.. c.. Feb. l0-TorDc-
do boat No. g surpassed all speed rec
ords in the American navy to-day on her
official trial near Newport. Commodore
Dewey. chairman Of the Trial Board tsle-
graphed the Navy Department as fol-
lows;
Made very satisfactory speed trial
Five runs over twelve-mile course gave
average approximate speed twenty eight
and three quarters knots
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-08-10
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They Depended Wholly Upon Charity For Their sustenanee and Remained Always Tn Their Aerial Caves-The Monastery of St. Stephens.