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The evening times., 1899-01-11
Too Cnuti1us.
CFrom the Chioaeo News.

q TONI
t'No; Bigglins will never accomplish much IN
this world lie is too. anxious to avoid taking
any chances. Only last week l put him onto
what was it?'' o T5
ut was scheme for aifrolley line across tn,
continent and he might. have bought all the
stock he wanted at cents on the dollar but he
said no. He was afraid somebody would par
allel it with an arsllip line about the time
was completed, and fh,ls make his stock worth
less What's the use trying to do anything fo.
a man who is AS timid as that q
The evening times., 1899-01-11
GINSENG CATERERS.
Profitable Pursuit of MonntIineer>
in Garrett Comfy.

III tEnrrett county
Oakland. Md. Jan. 11.-The gathering Of
ginseng is proving profitable at Saug Run,
Garrett County. Saug Run derives its
name from the ginseng root, which grows
along the banks of Saug Run, a small
mountain stream. Ginseng is highly Is
teemed in China as 4 medicine, which, il
is thought. will prolong the vital powers,
but Europeans have failed to discover any
remarkable properties in the drug. The
root is called "seug by the m0Unjaineers,
hence the name Seng Run or Saus Run for
the stream in Garrett County. Seng Run
gatherers of ginseng get from s. TO $3.50 Il
pound for it green. Solomon Sines. an old
hunter has G50 pounds, dry, which COM
mands much higher price. In China it
sells for So and $40 an ounce The most
esteemed variety is from Corea. The de
mand is so great that many roots are sub
stituted for il. notably American ginseng.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
DISAPPOINTED THE VATICAN.
ireland to Explain His
Conduct During the Wa.

Paris. Jan. IA Rene dispatch to the
European edition Of the New York Her
aid, says:
Archbishop Irelands visit to Rome is
not en- the subject CT the book or Father
Hecker or the religious corporations in
Cuba and the Philippines. lie is coming
here TO explain his conduct before and
during the war.
The intimacy and influence which he al
legged he had with President Mckinley in
duced the Vatican TO make advances,
which. TO the great dispieasure Of the Pope,
proved unsuccessful
The evening times., 1899-01-11
GOVERNOR TYLER's DEEIA1.
No Discrimination i'm Qunrnntipinis
Against Smallpox.

Richmond, Va. Jan. 11--Gov- Tyler de-
MES the report that discrimination has
been shown against Newport News in
quarHntining the penitentiary against
places where the smallpox exists. That
institution. the executive says. has quar-
antined against every point where there
is smallpox. regardless of the location.
This precaution has long been taken at
the penitentiary and has been rigidly en-
forced during the past few weeks Should
the disease ever break out in the prison
il would be very disastrous not only 10 The
State. but its results might be serious TO
the couyiCts
The evening times., 1899-01-11
The Real pugiIist.

If the reports are TO be trusted, New
York people and a considerable part OF
the population of the whole country were
deeply interested in the prize iight-alleg-
ed 10 be a boxing contest-which was
pulled off in spite of all laws in the
heart of that city last night 1t was ad
mirable in one respect IL resulted in the
triumph. not of the accomplished boxer,
but Of a mere brute without brains or skill
and with only animal strength. He is the
ideal pugilist-an Unlocking. almost go
rilla-lfke creature, with the endurance of
an OK. He is said not 10 possess a tea
spoonful OF brains and 10 lack the intelii-
geuce TO acquire the art of defense and
offense. His opponent is reported 10 be
the most scientific" of boxers. Purely
brute strength, the power 10 stand any
amount OF pounding. won. This disposes
of the claims made for pugilism-that it
develops and reveals the highest skill in
The use OF the muscles. and is an art
When a sailor with tough body meets
the trained pugilist he beats him 10 the
earth in spite Of his own awkwardness.
\ mule can master the victorious pugi-
list in faIr encounter his heelS can
infict more injury on the man than the
fists CT the man can do to the mule. There
fore. as a fighting machine the mule is
mere admirable than the man. Since the
art Of boxing is of no Importance as COM
pared with the strength and endurance OF
the animal, the sole defense of pugilism is
destroyed. There is no longer any reason
why the laws should tolerate boxing. any
more than any other brutal spectacle in
which art is not involved. The mule is
clearly entitled 10 the championship. An
examination of the portrait of the sue
cessful fighter confirms the opinion that
the nearer the fighter is 10 the lower ami
mails the better he is as n tighter. 4 long
armed gorilla could defeat any number Of
pugilfsts nearer the human condition. The
contest OF last night distinctly proves that
il is the merely savage delight in blood
that moves men to pay enormous sums TO
witness what has hitherto been miscalled
a display cf the art OF boxing.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
\ Refreshing Change.

FTom tae pittshurg Chronicle Telegraph
Il like to go across to Mr.. Franktown's'' said
Mr. BellcteId 10 Mr.. Bloomfield 'IIe doesn't
talk To death about what ought to be- done
with the Philippine Islands
DO You know why he is silent on the sub
ject -
No wny.
He doesn't know now 10 pronounce the proper
nanrs.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
CURRENT HI NOR.
An ufrieudIy Comment

CFrom the Chicago Record)
u always feel nervous this time OF YEAR
"WhyT'
AFRAID salary will he cut -
We'll, what OF it,
1T worries me.
Why. you II have as m'Ich as usual. but your
creditors doubt will feel it,
The evening times., 1899-01-11
MILD WEATHER IN ENGLAND.
Birds SnIisbury's Estate Mistake
the Time for Spring.

London, Jan. 1.-THE continued mild
weather in England has set the birds to
nesting. 4 blackbird's nest with several
eggs in it and sparrow's nest with one
egg have been found on Lord Salisbury's
estate at Hatfield, and al Luton today a
partridge's nest containing seven eggs was
discovered.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
COURT GAYETIFs SUSPENDED.
The Car Hopeful of an Heir to the
Throne

st. Petersburg, Jan. lL.-Court gayeties
have been suspended on account OF the
anticipated accouchement OF the Czarina.
The Czar is hopeful OF an heir to the
throne. Both the young children OF the
imperial couple are girls. The elder, Olga.
was born in November, 1850, and the
younger. Tatinia, in June. 1897.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
4 Possible Revenge.

From the Chicago Tyibune.)
what are these roses WORTH"
Those are $50 a Dozen
is that your regular figure, or have You mark
ed them up because I'm a plumber?''
The evening times., 1899-01-11

Il is not such men as Senator Hoar who
are TO be credited with the increased re-
spect FOR this country indicated by the
raising Of Austria's legation TO an embas-
sy. Ii is in spite of them that America has
won her proud position among the ma
inns
The evening times., 1899-01-11

She You forgot to take the pricc-m off nv
Christmas present, lack
HeNo, didn't, my dear; l thought ii would
save you trip down town.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
arye.
(From Brooklyn Life.

(From Brooklyn Iie.)
Business Man tangri!yl-You we're here last
week. Did not tell You never to show your face
III my Office again?
Life Insurance Agent tchecruly} sir;
The evening times., 1899-01-11
Not "a Mind Reader

(From the Town and Country Jo,unal)
His call lasted something IKE two hours when
he suggested that he believed he could read her
thoughts.
Then, why don't you go? She asked
The evening times., 1899-01-11
('n- dor.

tFrom the Melbourne Times)
Mistress Go servant)-pid You tell those ladies'
al the door that net ut home?
ServInt-Nis, mum.
Misress-Whai did they say?
Senant-How fortint.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
Unified.
Erom the Cleveland Leader

From the Cleveland Leader)
(Which is proper, the. United States is, or,
the United States aTe?' -
Before President Mckinley took his Southern
"trip was inclined to favor the plural form but
now there is no douu tiiat the United States
ic
The evening times., 1899-01-11
OIL ON TURBULENT WATERS.
Entrance to FOIkstOne Harbor
CaImcd by Its AppIicatinn.

Folkstone, Jan. 11.-Constant gales have
been interrupting the trans channel mail
service and high seas have prevented the
Boulogne beats from entering the harbor
here.
To circumvent the difficulty an expert
ment has just been successfully made OF
pouring oil on. the sea al the entrance Of
the harbor. The waves subsidized immedi-
ately, and the steamers detained outside
naSSed in with ease.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
It's Dimensions.

tfrom JuuEe.)
Mrs. Cobwiggcr- What kind of stocking would
YOU like 10 have TO hang up for Christmas:
Freddic-Well ma I'm not particular about
it's being all WOOL but I'd like to have il
yard vide.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
Correctly Stated

tFrom the Detroit Free Press.)
'He says he loves her for all he's WORTH
remarked Fangle.
he means for al she's wortb,'' added
Cumso
The evening times., 1899-01-11

OF the fifteen hundred prisoners in the
Havana jaiIs-Ieft there by the Spania IDS
-one-half were locked up for po itical
offenses, which means for suspected sym
pathy for the Cuban cause. When the
American Evacuation Commission arrived
at the capital it was deluged with petit
tions in behalf of these prisoners, who
were entitled TO their liberty under the
terms OF the protocol. These petitions the
Commissioners referred to Blanco-the
very man who had imprisoned the un-
happy people They therefore remained in
jail for nearly six months after peace was
declared without an effort cn the part of
the Commission to relieve them.
The evening times., 1899-01-11

The Carter case is said TO be under
Cabinet discussion. The Administration
may have trouble enough to meet, grow
ing out of the Alger scandals. without al
lowing political influence to effect the IS
cape of Captain Carter. who has been duly
convicted and sentenced, but who is still
unpunished.
The evening times., 1899-01-11
He Knew Her.

(From Puck.)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16

insulted Mrs. Haynes and George
Knocked him down stairs.
- Rosa Moore, Il white woman living on
Twenty-third street. was in court
charged With feloniously assaultiny
Lottie Heath. The case was continued
untH this morning. the woman
being released on furnishing bail in
the sum of $3.50. Her bondslnen are
councilman Jack Thomas and ]. r..
ioberts. Lottie Heath claims that the
Moore woman beat her With a beer
bottle. 1t was very evident that some
one had laid hands on her. as she was
pllck ana blue from head to foot T,e
case will be heard the first thing in
the morning.
Alexander Reese was in court again
on the charge of selling liquor without
Il license. The complainant this time
was Walter Amos. On account of ,l,,.
absence OF necessary witnesses the case
WAS postponed until Friday Reese
WaS IN court several days ago on a sim
!lai charge, which was dismissed. Act
ms Justice w. L. Moss cautioning tho.
accusei to hermetcaily seal his place
Of business until the courts should de-
c1de whether or not he was entitled to a
license for the sale Of liquor Reese
was recognized in the sum Of 500 10
appear for trial r
Rufns Disgs and Dennis Gordon, The
Two men arrested on suspicion of rob
nlng the store of Judkins & AIatldera Of
4 quantity Of cigars and cigarettes last
Friday night. We're released on Their,
own recognition. They must appear on
the 24th
6. oleson, barber, charged with
ulsorderlS conduct. was recognized 20
appear TOR q hearing today.
Maggie Barton, n colored woman
from Twenty-third street, who gave
her occupation as n cook. was before
the court for disorderly conduct. SHE
was released on her own recognizancc
on her promise to behave properly for =
period of twelve months
me warrant against Gussic Nanda-
rim. charged with lisorderly cond1ct
was withdrawn on payment of costs
Joseph Webster. machinist, maid
$3.50 for riding n bike on the sidewalk
walter Dill paid $3.50 for ,lisordcrl>
conduct.
George Smith. alias Joe Henry Lee
charged with dsorderly conduct. was
fined s. and costs and required to give
Fond of 500 for three months
'Tilly Taylor and Susie Macon. two
rolored women charged With Il felony
We're released on furnishing bail in the
amount or $50 each. r. j. Lawson So
ing on their bond
The case Of Harry Plakalv ch,roaa
with robbing 4 young man by the nam )
"f Lane. in RockettS, was cnntinna-
again on account Of the absence Of
material witnesses
ROBBED TWO MILLS
The same night the mill Of r W.
Newman was robbed, thieves ontera;
the mill Of Birmingham 4 Dartlen ana
carried off two thatcher heads belong
iEs 70 the big planes, each valued AT
$40. 60
II is understood that the persons VINO
entered Newman's mill also stole sew
era' thatcher heads. and it is the be :
Fer OF the police that the same narrias
robbed both mills
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16
THAT RICHMOND EXCURSION.
Secretary Huffman Replies to the Rich
mond Association'e Query.

The Young Mems Business Associa-
ton Of Richmond the most represcn-
tative commercial body ut the State
Capital is now busy With the arrange
ments for the trade excursion Which it
will run in a few days.
1t is not Improbable that Thursday
or FRIDAY of this week will be selected
as the day for the excursion. while il
will run from this city to Richmond in
is not known just how many loca,
buyers will take advantage of this en-
cursion to become better acquainted
with the Wholesalers Of Richmond. i
is believed that large number will
make the trip. Colonel T.. w. HUFF
man, secretary Of the Business Men's
Association in this city. is confident
that the city Will be represented ard
he so expressed himself in the fol-
lowing letter which was sent in reply TO
4 letter from Secretary Harrison, OF the
Richmond Associations:
Mr.. r. r. Harrison. Secretary Young
Mems Business Association:
Dear Sir Yours Of the 1lth instant
to hand. In reply I beg to say that
your plan of running an excursion
from this city to Richmond meets with
hearty good will upon our part We
have always thought Richmond saould
have more OF our trade than she hiss
been getting. We would suggest tfat
your association take some action look
ing toward SECURING cheaper freight
rates from Richmond to Newport News.
and also satisfactory phone rates /.
is impossible for me to say how many CT
our business men Will go on the exc,lr-
sion. but l believe it would be we'll pa
tronized. would suggest Thursday as
he day most suitable to our merchants
Our merchants feel kindly towards
Richmond. and if you can demonstrates
to them that it is to their interests 10
trade With you I believe they will :rlsu
the opportunity to do SO. I will assist
YOU all / can. Very truly
T.. w. HUFNFMA AN. Secretary.
The committee from the Richmond
Association is doing ali possible 10
hasten preparations for the excursion
The fact that the Business Mems ass,-
citation has met it half way encourages
it to work With greater zeal.
The matter of providing cheaper
freight and passenger rates between
Newport News and Richmond is b.
ing considered by the railroad peopi.
The prospect Of anything being done is
somewhat remote. Norfolk, Of course
would not submit to discrimination
The cheap rate would have to apply L.
that city also. This would cause a re-
duction of rates on the part of Tire
steamboat lines between Norfolk ana
Newport News. Neither the railway
company nor the boat lines want a ra,o
war.
a reduction in phone rates may be
secured
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16
Ladies' Linen Suits

Ladies' Linen Suits trimmed with
braid and buttons, $3.50.
Ladies Crash Suits, trimmed with
white and fancy braids, 1898 and 4.93
per suit.
ladies White X Suits. trimmed and
some plain. latest styles. $3.sS, $3.50 and
4.9S per suit.
Ready Made Silk Brocade Skirts, well
made. with or without buttons, $4.9s.
Ladies' Black Satin Duchess, ready
made Skirts, $3.50 to $1,000.
Ladies Ready Made Silk Taffeta
Skirts. some trimmed and some plain,
$1,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16
A sumption Day.

Yesterday was known and observ-
ed IN the Catholic church
throughout the world as ~.
sumption Day. This day is de-
voted 70 the honor of the Blessed Viz
gin Mary. Although it is not an ar
1;cle or faith. the members af the Cath
one church are bound to hear mass on
ms DAY as much SO as on Sunday 1t
IS known as Il Holy day Of obligations.
ana II has been the custom of The
churth to honor this day since the
sixth or seventh century.
Inc meaning OF Assumption Day is
.nat On TINS day the mother of God vas
Inc church teaches that the BODY Of
Mary, born immaculate, was not to en-
close the decomposition Of the grave
S S vas born without sin and from her
HeSh was TO come the Son OF God. Con-
senuently. at her death (Which vas
painless like4a Sleep. she was. BODY
ana soul, assigned into Heaven.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16
POLICE COURT NEWS.
Settl, ment OF the Finch-woolford Case,
Other Matters.

In the Police Court yesterday, an
other scene in the Wnodford- Finch as
sault case was enacted Mr.: Finch toi.l
his story and Mr. woodward told his
story After Weighing the evidence
carefully and considering the cause ana
effect. Judge John decided to reduce
the charge of felonious assault against
MI Woodfnrd to unlawful assault and
fined him $40 and costs which was
promptly paid.
The warrant against Mr. Woodford
charged assaults on July 20 and Aug
asst 0. Mr.. Finch ana Mr.. Woodford
told practically the same story about
the assault although their statements
differed materially as to the amount Sc
money owed Mr.. Woodford. On July
49, the latter went to the Finch bank
and asked for his money. He sta tod
that he remained there several hours.
and when Mr.. Finch started to leave
without making a settlement he caugkt
hold of HIM He testified that the
banker said if he had pistol he would
shoot the other. FINALLY they went
back into the bank. where Wooaford
picked up a Ratchet. lie said that Mr.
Finch promised to pay the amount IN
full if the other put down the weapon
Thinking that the banker intended 10
pay him he put the Ratchet down ana
went back with Mr.. Finch. Then it
was that the banker secured his revolt
yer and compelled Woodford to retire
Mr. Finch told practically the same
story. except he made no mention of
any threat to shoot Woodford and de-.
MED that he owed Woodforl the
amount claimed.
On August O. Woodford met Finch on
the street and assaulted him with n
piece of tongne-and- groove board ;;
hence the second warrant
1ieC3ge HAYNES was acquitted yester-
day y of the charge Of feloniously
assaulting a man by the name of Ste
venson. It was shown that Stevenson
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16

Nbout twelve dozen I1alIcs' shirt
Waists that sold for S2yS, SITS. s2.50
and $l9S have put them all in one lot
nnh You can have your pick of this lot
Don't expect them to stay here LONG ut
:his price. Among the lot there are
White 7. II. Waists with inserting
fronts. White Lawn Waists with inser-
llnS fronts. White Lawn Waists with
Slack an White inserting. Pale Blue
,lnd INK f. *. Waists with inserting
Pale Blue and Fink Lawn Waists wifi
tucked yokcs. in fact. these are all the
finest and best waists we have in stock
IN order to make them go quick We
nave put the price so low that will move
them out quick. See sample in window.
DON'T miss this chance for bargain
IN shirt waists. Your choice, $3.50 each.
Ready Made BLACK Mohafr skirts
VEL III made. full width, all sizes. $3.50 ami
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16
Y. P.S. &C. II. Service.

There will be a special Christian En-
deavor Service at the Thrticth Street
Christian church next SUNDAY night
under the auspices of the Y. p. S. c. b.
Inc subject selected for this service
IS christian Endeavor and What It
The following program will be car
ried out:
prayer.
Song-372
Scriptural Reading.
Talk-C. c. Kent, Jr.
Music-Selected.
Talk-H. Wilbur Miner.
Alusic-Selected.
Open Parliament-Led by John
Moss
Song-62
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16
Accepted the sewer.

me sewerage commission held a
meeting yesterday at noon, and concur
red IN the report Of the Health Board
condemning the outlet OF the Twenty
seventh street private sewer. 1t also de-
clden to accept for the city the sewer
on IWenty-Seventh street brty,ac-
washington and Virginia avenues aud
to allow the Old Dominion Land Com
lE1ny and MIR. Ivey all connections nov.
MADE and TO give those connections
without charge. In future, however.
the cIty viii charge for all connect ons,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16
Use Aliens Foot=Ease in Your
Gloves.

a lady writes: II shake Aliens Foo.
Ease into my gloves and rub 4 little
on my hands. 1t saves my gloves by
absorbing pcrspiration. 1t is q most
dainty toilet powder" Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes easy.
Always use it to Break in New Shoes
1t keeps the feet cool and comfortable.
we invite the attention Of physicians
ana nurses to the absolute purity of
-tliens Eoot-Ease. All drug and shoe
stores sell it, Csc. Sample sent free.
N. y.
Address Allen S. Olnsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-16
Written to Murderer X. Williams
by John flitcheli.
PROBABLE FUN INBLOODFlEl.D
Justice Charlie and the commemorative ~
Attorney Are Out. lnausplcious RE-
inauguration of the Chaingang Sys-
tenn. Shotgun Suggested.

1t is likely that there will he L hot
fight in Bloodtield when the case OF
Richard Aiken ana Piral Cooper IS
called Thursday by Justice Charles
Robinson.
These two people are charged with
robbery and are now in jaail The fact
Us not remarkable that two
citizens of Hloodtcnd are in
durancc on charge OF stealing. Tho
curious feature Of the situation is the
apparent confidence between the ,u-
lhortieS-betwcrn Justice Charles and
commemorative Attorney Wilcox and
Justice Jones.
Justice Charlie says that he has suf-
iicient evidence to send the couple on
tn the grand jury on Il felony charge.
which is not b,ilablc by a justice CT
he peace.
The commonweallhs attorney m., dc
IN effort to have the parties bailcd by
Justice Jones. ana this attempt has
been resented by Robinson. who says
that he will lock the com1nonwea1ths
attorney up if he attempts to interfere
with the proper procedure and conduct
Of the case in anyway. 1T is expected
that there will be considerable fun al
lie hearing Thursday
1t would be naturally supposed that
man on the eve of being hanged
would turn to his Maker for aid ana
consolation. Richard Williams, who
will be hanged here in September, does
not appear 70 have given the. subject
but ne has written TO John Mitchell.
I he negro editor of the Richmond pla-
net. the negro paper. asking him
what he must do to be saved.
Mitchell's reply was chara cterstic
FIe wrote telling Williams that His
SIR
Governor but added that he might
subscribe TO the Planet
Mitchell enclosed in this consoling
missive 4 CHASTITY circular With Il
| picture on it representing I, lynching.
| The picture shows three men dangling
| from the limb Of a tree. and undcr-
meath is the question: Have you read
| the lynch-list it contains?" referring,
| OF course. To the Planet The picture
| is calculated to scare Il condemned man
| into premature grave and What on
earth Mitchell wanted to send it to
|Willams for is one Of the mysteries
Of the negro character. Sergeant MEL
stead gave Williams the letter. hut re-
| fused to permit him to see the cir
Cular.
The resumption of the chain gang
system was marked by an nauspicouS
beginning. City Engineer Ftchett had
INTENDED sending the gang out yes
terday at noon. but the rain intccfer-
cd. it being a wel-known fact that
water is fatal TO the dirty, thirsty,
crowd who board at the city Jail at the
citys expense.
| 1t has been very sensibly suggested
that the man who goes forth 10 guard
this gang should arm himself With a
shotgun instead of pistol. When the
gang was out before its members ex-
pcrienced no difficulty in walking off
70 freedom at pleasure. y shotgun in
the hands of a man who is not afraid
TO sue it would prevent 4 repetition of
I this uiSSraceful business .0"