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HANGED FOR BURNING COAL.
Strange Law Which Was in Force in
 England in I5OO.


 England in I50O.
 There will be an interesting function in London shortly, when the coal ex- change celebrates it's jubilee. The oeea- sion is one for recalling strange remi- aiscences; for as late as the four teenth century prohibition was issued against the burning of coal, with se- were penalties decreed against any per- son who warmed his house by a coal fire. In the early days of Lord Mayor Wilmington the burning of coal was considered so great a public nuisance that it was made capital offense, and one man was actually hanged for in- dulging in a coal fire As a matter of fact, this ordinance was never re- pealed, but in "Dick Wilmington third mayoralty 1t is evident there was great trade in coal, and the sugges- tion has been made that coal was brought to London in boats known as the "cats," this was the real origin of the story of Dick Wilmington and his cat. The coal exchange, however, is a modern institution It is also one of the most important of London's marts. Under the shadow of its domed roof commercial transactions are daily car ried through of greater value than in connection with any other mercantile building in the world. Unlike the corn exchange in Mark lane, it is not pri- vate concern, but is city market con- vi afvN1n 4t, other markets opened by the city cor poration. Opened with much ceremony in October, 1849, by the prince eonsort, the present building is just about to celebrate it's jubilee. But the market itself is older than the building. Up to 1907 it was in the hands of private individuals, but in that year it was purchased by the corporation for a25,- 600.-London Times.
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=GLAzED=PAPER.
Held as the Cause for the Alarming In.
 crease In Near-sightedness.

Held as the Cause for the Alarming The
 crease In Near-sightedness.
 According to a certain number of German ophthalmologists the use of glazed paper has a prejudicial effect upon the eyesight. There lies the cause, they say, of the continuous in- crease of myopia during the last fifty years. Formerly a dull, grayish paper of coarse texture was used. Now the paper has a smooth, brilliant surface, with luminous reflections that were abs sent from the rough surface of the old paper. In old books a soft light easily brought out ia relief the characters, which were printed. in heavier, blaeker type. Now, with the glazed surface, the light is all the more reflected, be- cause the characters themselves are finer and less pronounced, thus giving rise to a play of light and shade that is most fatiguing to the eyes. To prove this it suffices to take an old edition of the magazines printed ar tistieally and compare the effects pro- dueed on the eyes after half an hours reading. For this reason hygienists recommend the avoidance of glazed or highly polished paper in schools. The paper should be of a grayish or blueish tinge In any case it should not be white, and never brilliant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23
Jolly Tines at a Funeral.

Hungarian peasants like to have good time when somebody dies. A wealthy farmer at szabadka recently left 1,50e acres of land and large sum to his nephews. In his pockets vera found 5000 forins in cas!ii. This sum, it was decided, he had set aside for & sumptuous funeral, so the bells were kept ringing two days and everybody was royalty entertained.
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A cifc Cabla.

The British are about to commence their Pacific cable, extending from Vancouver via certain islands to Aus tralfa and New Zealand. It will be 5000 miles long and complete the elec- trie circuit of the globe. The cost is placed at $7500, 900, and is to be borne by Canada, Australia and the British government, but chiefly by Australia. The object is to unite the scattered fragments of the empire more closely and also to reduce cable rates
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Whats in name?" The word "bitters" does not always indicate something harsh and disagreeable. Priekly Ash Bitters is proof of this. it eleanses, strengthens and regu- lates the system thoroughly, yet it is so pleasant the most delicate stomach will not object to it. Sold by Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23

Congressman Hepburn, of Iowa. suggested that the St. Louis World E Fair be 2 celebration. not only of the Louisiana Purchase, but also of the commencement of the Nicaragu- an cannl. Favora ale action on the Fair bill by the special committee is expected todaX.
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If you can't work well in hot wea ther, take Prickly Ash BitterF, it regulates the important organs of the body and fortified the system to resist the enervating influence of summer heat. For sale by Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23

Delegates to the Kansas City court Of appeals convention gath cred at Moberly, Mo. The prospects are for close contest between the five candida tes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23
G A. @ sxa o Ea TA.. Bears the <a The Kind You Have Always BOughf Signature of IzHZelzzgsI

Congressman Smith and Judge Roberts are having an exciting race for the Republican nomination in the Twent ty-second Illinois district, with Young appealing for a chance to eat terrapin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23

A RMERlCA,S Greatest Medicine is "A Hoods Sarsaparilla, because it pos sesses unequalled curative powers and it's record of cures is GREATEST.
 Minnie E. Tatum, a comedy girl, was arrested and placed in jail at Marshall on charge of horse steal ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23

Sour stomach, fullness after eating, tlatulenee are all caused by imper- feet digestion. Priekly Ash Bitters corrects the disorder at once. drives out badly digested food and tones the stomach, liver snd bowels. For sale by Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23

J. T. McEnnany, who by mistake tried to enter George Hooper's home at Dallas, Texas. and WAS shot, died from his wounds. He exonerated Hooper.
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\ Slight Difference

First sufferer-I'm going to change my boarding place. The beefsteak is always burnt to cinder. Second Dit to-eome to our place-it's rare enough there.-Detroit Free Press
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23

John Johnson, farmer,. living near Dallas, Texas, is in jail on Il charge of striking 4. F. Victor. aged 73, with an ax. The latter may die.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23
TELEGRAPHlC BRIEFS.

At Vinita, I. T.. Battling Gourd. a Cherokee Indian, dangerously cut City Marshal Williams. Rattlif S Gourd is under arrest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23

Sherman Bush was shot and killed by Charles Chetem at country dance near Alto Pass, III.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23
c A S T o RrA. Bears the 4 ir9 klnd You Have Always BOugh ''s4a'''' os N@HZszzzzx

Bob Mussler, who disappeared from MoundvilIe. Mo-. Wednesday,, is believed to have been murdered. Blood was found on trestle over which he went
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-05-23

A 13-year-old boy was sworn in as assistant surveyor of Vernon coun- ty at Nevada, Mo.
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Is the Quality, the Price and
 the Service Right?

Our prices are always the low est. Ask any one who trades with us exclusively---and there are many such--and they will tell you we handle the best goods made. The service is also as good as conscientious and expe- rienced help can make it.
 If you trade with us these three important questions will be established. Give us a trial. Knox & Smart,
 No. BPS Pine Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Mrs NJ, L. Bacigalupo to
p. w Rafter, a frame house. located
upon a lot of land owned by said F. w
Rafter. being No. 2Os south Seventh
street. 500. .
b. K Garrett and wife to j. z AZ
Richardson, half interest in II feet on
north side OF Aibernarle street, 10 feet
west OF Belyidere street, 81.
B. X. Garrett and wife to Elizabeth J.
Larmand. half interest in Is feet on
yAlbemarle street. northwest corner Bel:
videre, 81.
81 H. s. Winston and wife to ]. clifford
Miller. half interest In all Of the bust-:
ness, assets, and property Of every kind
owned by the firm of Miller & Winston.
the real property consisting Of 195 l-11
feet on west side Sixth street between
the cana! and the Tredegar Irons Works.
gSls1-2 feet on west eide OF Sixth street
between byrd ar,d HsaE. STREETS: q a-is
feet on east side Sixth street, adjoining
the Vulcan Iron Works: 50 feet on north
side Williams street, ZIG feet west of Oak
street. and lands and timber rights IN
. the Counties Of Hanover, Il Chesterfield,
Amelia, and Charles City. I'M oonsid4ra-
ton et said Miller assunin9A ~ 6 -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
FLOATING IN THE DOCK.
The Body of Joseph johnson Found
There Yesterday Morning.


This body of a neatly dressed white man
was found floating in the dock, near the
w. r. Trigg works. at IL o'clock yester-
day morning by Mr.. Waiter Alien.
Two friends, who viewed the body at
the City Alrnkilrouse yesterday evening,
identified it as that of Mr.. Joseph john
son, of Gaines Mill, Hanover county
who has been missing from his home
since Christmas eve. The gentlemen who
recognized the body wers Messrs. An
drew Martin and Arthur Dale. both of
Hanover. They said that the dead man
was son of Mrs. Kate Hollins and was
highly esteemed citizen. A message
was sent to Mrs. Rollins last night, noti-
flying her that her son had been found
dead in the dock and that the body
would be prepared for burial by the Peer
man Burial Company.
The body was turned over to Mr.. Peer
man at I o'clock last night and was taken
to his establishment on Broad street.
where it was embalmed and prepared f2r
burial. -
Various theories were given by Coroner
Taylor and other doctors last night as
to the probable cause Of Joilnsons death
Dr. Taylor viewed the body at the dock
and there came to the conclusion that
the cause of death was accidental.
Very little water was taken from the
body through the stomach pump, but
great deal Of air was forced from the
lungs, together with little clots of bloo'i.
The unexposed parts of the body had
the appearance of those of a live man,
there being no discoloratien eNcsgst about
the head, shoulders. hands and feet. With
these exceptions there were no marks or
signs of violence on the body.
Word is expected from relatives OF the
dead man this morning with directions
as to what shall be done with his body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
THE PHOEBUS WIFE MURDER.
Woman Over Seventy, the Husband
Not Forty.

Not Forty.
The probable murder of Mrs. William
J. Garland, which occurred at Phoepus,
Va, late Wednesday night, has created
much interest among the residents OF
South Camden. says the Phlladelph1l
Times Mrs. Garland left Camden two
weeks ago last Tuesday night, with
her young husband.
The intimate friends Of Mrs. Garland
declare that she is more than seventy.
The husband represents himself to be
thirty-four years of age. When they
were married, on November IS. 1899, the
wife, who was the widow OF james
Gramey, of 1881 south Tenth street, Cam
den, gave her age as forty-five years.
This was disbelieved by Justice of the
Peace F. Joseph Rouh. who performed
the ceremony.
Because of the disparity in their ages
the marriage created much gossip. AT
his request, N1rs. Garland for a long
time denied that they were married.
At Phoebus. where her mysterious death
took place, Garland is prisoner,
charged with murder According to his
story, his wife was taken Ill late We'd
nesday night She grew worse rapidly.
and requested him to leave her alone
and to get "a physician. Being stranger
in the town, he said he could not find
a doctor. His wife, he said, was dead
when he returned.
Neighbors reported the death to the
police The coroner summoned a jury
and proceeded to make "a careful survey
Of the scene, and assisted by his two
physicians, made an examination of the
body. There was no perceptible evil
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
PORTRAITS PRESENTED
OF Majors Watson and Taliarcrro at
Lee Camp Last Night.


The snowy weather initiated very little
with the large crowd of Confederate vete-
rams who found their way to Lee Camp
last night to witness the exercises over
the presenta ton of the portraits OF the
distinguished and gallant soldiers and
comrades-Majors William B. Tal1aferro
and David S. Watson.
A brilliant audience. embracing many
ladies', filled every available space. Mem
bers of the Richmond Howitzers Battery
and delegation from Louisa Camp We're
seated in the space allotted to them.
The first portrait to be presented ana
accepted was that of Major David S. Wat
SON. captain of the Second Company OF
Howitzers, and then major of artillery
of the Army of Northern Virginia.
The presentation speech was made by
Captain William Meade, Of Louisa. He
was introduced by Mr.. William Kane,
Captain Meade paid a beautiful and be-
fitting tribute to the life and character
of Major Watson. Judge George l..
Christian accepted the picture on the part
of the camp.
Then Major General William B. Talia-
ferro's portrait was presented by Judge
Beverly r. Wexford in an eloquent
tribute to the stainless character and
life of his distinguished friend and COM
rade. The picture was accepted on the
part of the camp by Hon. Henry R. Pol
lard, in a beautiful speech.
Refreshments were served IN honor OF
Louisa Camp anu the members of the
t1owitzers artery after the exercises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17

dence of foul play, and he was about TO
come to the conclusion that her death
was due to heart disease, when q minute
incision IN the skin just below the left
breast, revealed the fact that needle
or pin had been thrust through the
woman'S heart. A post mortem eSalhi-
nation proved this beyond a doubt.
Garland was arrested shortly afterwards
and is now in JAIL charged with murder
ing his aged wife. This news reached
Camden yesterday in the shape OF tele-
gram from the Phoebus authorities to
Justice OK the Peace Rouh. Mrs. Garland
was highly respected in Camden but her
husband was practically a stranger in
the community.
Garland first appeared in Camden last
summer. He was master carpenter,
and was employed by the New York
Shipbulding Company. Mrs. Garland.
then Mrs. Gramey, was living at 1881
South Tenth street. Garland boarded in
her house. Later he went to board with
Mrs. Frank Norton, at 951 Ferry avenue
Camden. He was boarding at the latter
place when on November 18th, he married
Mrs. Gramey. From that date until two
weeks ago last Tuesday, he lived with
his wife at the South Tenth street house.
Mrs Garland owned considerable real
estate, and the neighbors say had at least
SZ,Vyv III Dlnk. her HuSbdhu pei 9u.iuSu h0i
TO sell the house they lived in and to go
with him to Phoebus. Va. She demurred.
but he insisted, and she finally gave in.
The house was buoght by Joseph Hoe,
of 1880 South Tenth street.
Before going away Mrs. Garland drew
all her money out of the bank. and the
neighbors say she must have taken at
least $4,000 with her. Her husband took
some of this money and bought saloon
at Phoebus. Garland said he had rela-
tives in Newport News, which is not far
from Phoebus, and that his parents live
in Savannah, Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
CaoitOl Notes.

Judge Clarence j. Campbell, OF Am.
i1serst, arrived in the city last night
to look after some legislative matters
of interest to his people. He IS &C
ccmpanied by his little son.
Hon R. 3. Ware. of Amherst. mas
been called to his home on account OF
sickness in his family.
Hon. John E. Nottingham has gone
to his home, in Northampton to speno
few days with his family
Hon George w Settle, OF Rappahan-
mock, has returned to his seat in the
House Of Delegates after an absence OF
some days. on account of the sad death
of his brother. Mr.. Samuel B. Settle !.
Ex-senator Thomas n. Williams. or
Boy1ton, was at the Capitol yesterday
shaking hands with hts old colleagues.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
much nor
GAz2119g2Mfal1
-REzRIRTaaF 6n5zr7xu.
.cssaN - =: tL1sakkEsss
and pleasure. and no doubt will be at
tended by the members in full force.
INSURANCE BILL.
All Laws on the Subject TO be Codi-
tod

All Laws on the Subject TO be Codi-
fled.
The House Committee on General Laws
met again yesterday afternoon to fur
Their consider the substitute for the Dupuy
insurance bill reported by Mr. Hunle!.
chairman Of the subcommittee which
has had this matter under consideration
for some time The committee. by unanl-
nous vote decided to report the substl-
tute favorably.
The substitute is much briefer than the
original bill and is said to be very much
more acceptable to those who were OPP
rosed to that bill. The Dupuy Oil I'M
dt.rto,!1 to codify all the existing 1nsu-
rance laws as well as TO create an M
surancc department, while the SUBSTITUTE
leaves the existing laws unchanged eA-
cent SO far as in conflict thercW1th, ana
provides that all the duties now imposed
on the Auditor under insurance laws
shall be performed by the insurance COM
mission. Only so much new law Is pro-
,osed to be enacted as is deemed neces-
s.,r,y 10 nrppe-Ily create the. department.
and TO better regulate the business.
II provides for the election OF an IN
surance commissioner by the LEGISLATURE
whose term shall be four years. The~ta1
-, :, q on .-ro:,s premiums IS increased one
fourth of one per cent, which VIII vleid
odattional revenue more than double the
cost of the department
The committee also decided TO report
rayoral,ly a companion bill empowering
the insurance commissioner to inVesu-
cate incendiary fires. 1t is<also contem-
plated to authorize the commissioner 10
have codifed all insurance laws and re-
port the same TO the next General AS
semb1y.
The substitute is the result OF much
hard work on the part of the snb-com-
r,ittee and i, is believed it wilE pass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
DR., HIDEN'S SERMONS.
He Preached to Large Audiences III
Norfolk Last Sunday.

Rev. DR.. j. c. Hiden, who has been
making his home with his son. DR.. j. III.
Hidden, of Acconlac county. Va, for some
time. will leave in a few days Tor the
South to visit his daughter, Mrs. Ed"afd
Wilkinson. in Birmingham. Ala. LOT wv
,,,,nt1,s He will be accompanied by Mrs.
Hidden.
DR. Hiden has entirely recovered his
heal Nh and he is taxing a rest after many
,,ears Of continued taxing work. On last
sunday he preached both morning ana
evening at the Central-Arenue BaptlSt
church in Norfolk. Va, filling the pulpit
for the pastor, Fev MY. DUO Mno
n1oc .,hsent on a visit to North Carolina.
Large. congregations greeted DR.. Hiden'
cave him close attention and were @much
pleased with the sermons, winch were
strong and Interesting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
MEETINGS AT Y. M. C. A.
Prof. John P. Quinn to Speak ON "A
Alidnicht Scene.

Prof. John P. Quinn to Speak on "A
Midnight Scene.
Prof. John P Quinn, tie anti-gamblins
crusader, who was twenty-five years a
gambler, will address the mems mass
meeting tomorrow afternoon at cioch
in the Y. NJ. C. A. Hall. His theme viii
be "A Midnight Scene" and all men are
cordially invited to tear him Mrs C. i.
Brengle will sing.
The boys Gospel army will meet IN the
mushroom as usual at 2:45 O'Clock, anu
will be addressed by MI. F. w. chapman,
with the crusaders.
The workers training class will meet
in the parlar at sis in charge OF ASSES
tant Secretary Morris. Subject TOT enc
evening is Second Coming OF Christ.
Rev Dr. E. L. Pell will deliver MS s
llar and helpful Saturday afternoon talk
on tire International Sunday school Les
son this afternoon at 1880 in the assoc-a-
ton auditorium.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
LEGISLATORS ABROAD.
Visit OF the Committee on Public In
sfif1iinus To WilIiamSilutr

stitulinns to Williamsburg.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. Feb. 16.-Spe-
cial.-The Legislature Committees on
Colleges and Public Institutions came to-
day on a private car attached to the
regular morning train. They were &C
companied by a number of ladies'.
President Lyon G. Tyler, of William
and Mary, received the visitors, and they
repaired to the college chapel. where
speeches were made by DR.. G. w. LIE
Cato, Lyle. Keezell. F'catherston, Blakey.
Opie, Stands. Tyler, and Duke, promts-
ing to stand by this famous institution.
Acknowledgement Montague also made a
most eloquent speech.
The committee inspected the college
with a critical eye and pronounced the
result Of their inspection thoroughly
satisfactory
At ! o'clock the meeting at the college
adjourned and the committees proceeded
to the Eastern State Hospital under in
vitation of the Superintendent. DIR. L.. S.
Foster. This institution suffered in Its
appropriation at the hands of the last
Legislature, and IS asking that tie
amount be restored as formerly, $4,000
per year. 1t now receives only SOS, 600
per year. 1t has nearly six hundred pa
tients. At this institution the committee
inspected the wards the buildings.
grounds, and books. That the nstitu-
ton is we'll managed, that the patients
are well cared for. was evidently plain
to the committees. and they so expressed
themselves.
At o'clock the visitors and their guests
were invited to the dining-room, where
an elegant dinner was served.
The committees left on the sos train
for Hampton to inspect the Normal
School there.
Senator LIE Cato stated in reference
7 &C el,1 y-+a hot
he Thought the Senate would require OF
the incorporators of the line to Washing
ton a larger forfeit sum before the char
ter would be granted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
Cad Case of q Drummer.

arr I. G.. Brown. Whisky or RUNNER
49,, S,,anener. came to Richmond some
t,-,,s aro met tuo boon companions,
drank all his sample whFskey. and with
Tho usual results. and went back TO mas
home minus a watch and chain. Vailse'
and sundry articles.
detectives Gibson and Wren agreed 70
look for the goods while working up
other cases and yesterday MOI hlhs r.
o oo,.ered them and expressed the pack
acas TO CulpeDer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Olivia NJ. Kidd.

DANvILLE. VA, Feb. Especial -
Mrs. Olivia NJ Kidd. matron Of the Dam
vile Orphanage, died here to-day after
a two months illness of pneumonia.
She was born in Nelson county lin 1si2.
She had resided in this city for several
years. Her husband, Captain r. j. Kidd
Of Amherst county, preceded her 10 the
grave some years ago She leaves no
children.
Mrs. Thomas Wilson.
AxTON, VA, Feb. 16.-Specta1.-ofrs.
Thomas Wilson died suddenly ar43 o'clock
Wednesday, at her home near Axiom.
she leaves a husband and four Or five
children She was a member OF the
Primitive BAPTIST church.
aNi.Iian, Lanse.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. 1s.-
Special. Wm. I.ange, a leading baker here
for years. died this evening after an III
ness Of several weeks. aged seventy-tiye
years. Several grown children survive
him. s53
Arthur 4 Hen.
BERRYvILLE VA. Feb. 1a.-spscia;.-s
Arthur Allen, son OF tho ia Arthur AL.
len, or this county. died Th.rsdaY nixhs
OF pneumonia. Deceased was twenty-five.
years Of aSe and unnaarrtsd- IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
Phi Chi Banquet.

The Theta Chapter of the Phi Chi fra
ternity. of the University College of Aredi-,
cine held an initiation at the Jefferson
last night after which a banquet was par.
taken Of The occasion proved TO be one
of the most pleasurable in the history OF
the fraternity, and all its members being
present added greatly in making the affair
enjoyable Drs. L.. B. Edwards, ]. w.
Henson and J. F. Lynn responded TO
toasts. The fraternity is In -four. shins
condition Tire new members initiated
were: r. J. White, J.. F.. Dicks, Q. S.
Owen. P. G. Gary and J. y. NIcKethan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
MESSAGES FOR KIMBERLEY

Will Now be Received at Sendcrs' Risk
and Not Exceeding Twelve Words.
NEW. YORK, Feb 16.-The Commercial
Cable Company at o'clock this after
neon sent out the following notice:
Eve are advised that kilograms can
now be accepted for Kimberley. South
Africa. at sender's risk and not exceeding
twelve words