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The evening times., 1900-01-27
LynchinG Record for 1899.

tFrom the Chicago Tubune.)
The work Of lynch.rs. Notwithstanding some in
stances Of special barbarity in Georgia Louisiana
and Kentucky. has decreased during 1899. being
much smaller than IN any year since and including
1855. There were lO7 lynChed during the year
The following figures show the number Of lynch.
ings through a series Of years: 1855. lS4: 1856
l8S; 1851. l22; lsss li2; 1889. I16; IS91. I27
1891. 192, 1892 2;.5; 1893. 200: 1894 100. ISQ5
III; 1896, l3l; 1897, 166; lS9S. l27; lS9s. I07
Lynchings occurred only in the following states:
Alabama, 6: Arkansas. II; Florida. q: Georgia
IS; Kansas, 8; North Caroline 3; Pennsylvania
I; South Carolina, /; Tennessee. (: Texas s: Ken
lucky, 3; Louisiana, Is; Mississippi a: Missouri
g; Virginia, /; West Virginia. OK .shoma l.
OF these lynchingS l03 occurred in tie south
and four IN the North OF the total number
eighty-four were negroes ald twenty three whites
The alleged crimes for which they wee lvncred
were as follows: Murder, As completely in muir
der, II; assault, l.; bad reputation. .: arson Il;
race prejudice. 5; robbery, 5; unknown Offences
4; aiding criminals to escape, 3: suspected arson
l. infammatOTy language, ]; no offence alleged
i: mistaken identity, /; Highway robbery I;
arson and murder, /.
The evening times., 1900-01-27

foreement OF existing laws and the appli-
cation of penalties to the very limit.
So long as thugs escape with ease and re-
ceive courteous treatment when they
do happen to be captured. Chicago must
expect TO be overrun with thieves and
blacklegs. What the Windy City most
needs is not new and drastic laws with
sensational penalties, but the rigid enforce
ment of statutes and ordinances that seem
TO have fallen into disuse. And TO this
should be added the relentless war Of the
police on the audacious criminals who
infest the community
The evening times., 1900-01-27

II need not surprise anybody II news
should come or general revolution in Chi
ma All the progressive elements in the
Empire are arrayed against the reactionary
Empress Dowager. who is utterly hostile
to everything foreign, but who. neverthe-
less. appears just now to be playing she
game Of Russia. The deposition and prob
able murder Of the weakIing Emperor has
enraged Japan, and that nation has many
in the Flowery Kingdom. Other powers
may not interfere in the domestic up
heaval. but it would be a very dineernt sto-
~ If England were not at the moment tied
hand and loot in South Africa.
The evening times., 1900-01-27

His Excellency the Chinese Minister
scored very handsomely on the outside
barbarians in speech at banquet i2 New
York last night. he said that if we de-
manded an open door in China. we should
not shut ours to Chinese merchants and
other reputable inhabitants of his country.
He also said that. in order to extend our
trade in China. We ought TO study man
ner5. and learn to extend civiIity TO our
expected customers. Decent treatment
goes a long way in China, observed The
Celestial diplomat
The evening times., 1900-01-27
One KIondiI.e Miner

(FroE the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune)
George y. johnson, q young colorcd mau Of
Hannibal, No.. lett the town some years ago as
poor as a church mouse He made his stake in
gold mining in California and the Klondike and
lately returned to his folk a reputcd millionaire
Like a good son and friend he was unselhsh IN
mother with a pretty hve-room cottage. elegantly
furnished. and he has made a number OF other
presents to former friends. Fires were started
and the house was warmed ready for her OcCu-
psncy Christmas
The evening times., 1900-01-27
women and the News.
From the st. Paul D5spatch)

Y
Woman no longer ''Teads history TO under,t nd
politics" The importance Of the events of the
past two years in both hemispheres has altered
the interest which the feminine world takes in the
world. Today the woman reads the telegraphic
news and knows precisely as well as man what
were the events of this morning. She still reads
the social column and the advertisements: we hope
she viii continue TO do so, as the world would
experience most unpleasant oscillation if woman
tOrsOok her own kingdom. But it nevertheless
remains that one out Of every two reads the world
news hrst and Of the other half the majority
glance at the news second.
The evening times., 1900-01-27
From the Hartford courant.)

tFT0m the Hartford CouTant.)
That champagne which the Rev. W. F. Crafts
saw, with his eyeS carried into the Presi-
dents room at the Capitol last March, and disap-
pearing down the Presidential throat. turns out
to have been an innocent mineral water. Next
time the Rev. Nj. Crafts should either mird bis
own business course We commend % him OF
bold his tongue until he is sure Of his facts.
The evening times., 1900-01-27

II It be the intention OF the Administra-
tion, as is announced. sooner or later 20
proclaim as banditti the cut-thruat bands
Of Tagals, now roaming LuzOn and rObbing
and numbering generally. that action can
not be taken too quickly A little neck
stretching aided by native hemp would DO
a great deal toward restoring order in the
island. and convincing Aguinaldo and his
brigands that thei- insurrection is over
The evening times., 1900-01-27
Trndc Policies.


CFrom the Chicago Times-Herald.)
The dominant American sentiment at this time
leans toward largcr and freer trade policies. We
are demanding the open door in China. The acci-
dents Of war have opened up new and rapidly
expanding markets for American products and
manufactures. Our strongest competitor in these
markets viii be the nation that stands today ;Or
free md open ports.
The evening times., 1900-01-27

Army discipline in Russia IS remarkably
severe A cOmmissary officer detected in
irregularities has been deprived Of civil
rights, his property conhscated. his rank
and decorations taken from him. and him
self sent to "A long exile in Siberia In
this country he would merely have been
given an indefinite leave OF absence on full
pay with the privilege Of wearing the uni
form he had disgraced.
The evening times., 1900-01-27

The Senator who probably holds the
record 10 date for the greatest number Of
OllIs introduced and resolutions offered at
TINS session is Senator COckrell Of Missouri
lhe number Of bills. joint resolutions. res
olutons and memorials accredited 20 him
between December ( and January u is
lsS. He has presented reports on sew
cnteen bills and has made remarks on
fifteen bills and resolutions. Among the
members OF the House the honor lies be
tween John G. Bell OF Colorado and Walter
=. Browniow Of Tennessee.
The evening times., 1900-01-27

There rs a project on foot 20 create
the Office Of Superintendent Of the Cap
tol' for Sergeant-at-Arms Bright The
duties OF the Office would be similar TO
those heretofore performed by Colonel
Bright in such a satisfactory manner. and
besides rewarding him for his efficient
work. and cnsuring it's continuance. the
Office Of Sergeant-at-Arms would be re-
leved OF duties that IL is said 30 not
properly belong 10 IT, 4 number Of Sen
ators have expressed their endorsement
OF the plan, and one Of the stanchest
friends Of Colonel Bright said yesterday
that The senate would approve it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
THE COMING GAME.
INDICATIONS POINT TO A CLOSE
SCORE-ODDS ABOUT EVEN.

SSotkc-ODDo ABDUL EN- EN-.
AS the time approaches for the be-
ginning of the Virginia North Caro-
lima game the interest OF the people
here and in the nearby cities and
towns is growing apace. 1t is esti-
mated that ten thousand people will
pass through the gates OF League
Park to witness the contest, and il is
safe to predict that there will he
about an even division of Virginia
and North Carolina followers in that
number. No football contest in the
South in recent years has attracted so
much attention and caused so much
excitement. North Carolina will come
here for the avowed purpose of re-
peating the dose she gave Virginia in
1888 at Richmond. and the woarers OF
the Orange and Blue are equally de-
termined that their long pent-up desire
for revenge shall be gratifled. The
partsans of both teams in this citv
are already roofing for their favor
ties, and the nimble fingers of the
fairer sex are busily engaged in FASH
ioning banners and flags OF Orange
and Blue, and Blue and White their
choice in this matter being influenced
not q little bit by the fact that some
particular somebody" prefers. or
wears this or that combination. OF
course the chrysanthemum man and
the tin-horn man are getting ready for
the occasion.
With the conElomcration of varied
colored gowns yellow and white chrys-
anthemums. innumerablc strcamcrs
and banners and flags of the rivals
colors in the stands, and tile surging.
bowling, cheering crowd of students
on the side-lines. II is easy to predict
that the scene which will unfold itself
next Saturday to the spectators in the
park will be one without a previous
equal in this -city-not even barring
the good old Norfolk Portsmouth
Fourth of July baseball games. 1t will
be we'll worth Witnessing.
On account of the almost unexpected
defeat of Virginia by the doughty
Georgetown boys on Saturday. and the
usual victory of North Carolina over
Georgia. the betting has taken quite
turn. and instead of being favorable
to Virginia, as it was up to Saturday
afternoon, it is now even money, and
one or two seven to five wagers on
North Carolina have been heard of
The Georgia defeat should not in
flucnce the odds, because it is an an
nual affair, almost; but the George
town victory will have lot TO do
with placing of bets, as will also the
tie game with V. NJ. |. Virginia
hackers are-not by any means close
with their money, but they are de-
termined not to give odds: in fact.
many expect them. How long the sit
uation will remain this way it is hard
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20

Sarah Coleman. colored, stealing
wood valued at 10 cents from John
Willis. 229 Church street: thirty days
in Jail.
James Edwards and Ella Johnson.
both colored. immortality; fined s22.25
each
Willie Boone and Milan Harris. both
colored. disorderly conduct; fined s7.25
each.
j. HacRett, colored, begging on the
street; thirty days in Jail.
D. c. Allen. drunkenness and profan-
ity OH the street: fined $l1.75.
Same. carrying q concealed weapon
fined s51.75
Joshua Whiting. colored, fighting his
wife, Martha; fined $12.75.
John Mabrey. colored. stealing a
wagon wheel from Jackson Davis; dis
charged.
Hattie Buck. colored. drunkenness
and abusive language; fined $6.75.
John Clayton. colored carrying a
concealed pistol and attempting to
shoot Mary Lee: fined s5225 and given
six months in Jail.
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Thomas Kirkpatrick Scott. of Rich
mond, to Kate Larned Roby.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
to tell. and a good deal will depend
upon the attitude of the Carolina
placers.
-uStod
Southern Voters Can Be Trusted.
Especial Correspondence.l

Baltimore. Nd. Nov. 19.--when a
man votes according to his conscien-
tious convictions. for the principles he
thinks are right, and for political NOR
atty as he understands it, every right
thinking person should admire that
mans course. We mention the follow
ing circumstance. the facts OF which
are personally known TO us:
one of our Southern customers. away
from his native city where he was reg
is;ered. being deeply impressed with
My. Bryan's eSpouSdl of the cause OF
the people, being conscientiously OPP
posed TO the present foreign policy re-
sarding the Philippine Islands but be-
ing unable TO secure transportation
home. walked the entire distance.
eighty miles in all. in order to exercise
his right of franchise.
In our Judgment 4 section of the
country controlled by men of such con-
scientious convictions is safe to trust
with matters of legislation and govern
mental questions affecting the whole
country. RICHARD j. BIGGS,
Baltimore. Md.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20

announced for this morning at s:45
o'clock. The Conference adjourned at
1:1o p. M. to s o'clock p. M, when a
missionary mass meeting will be held,
and addresses will be made by DIR.
Lambert and Bishop Duncan
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
Death of MIR. Hartman.

Mr. Earl J. Hartman, 81 years old.
died Sunday at his home, 207 Reservoir
avenue. Brambleton. after ten days
illness of typhoid pneumonia. He was
painter by trade. The funeral will
take place from the residence this af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock. The interment
viii be in Elmwood Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE g.

\ .VETERAN'S sTORY.-George Lewis
of Shamokin. Pa. writes: II am eighty
years of age ! have been troubled with
Satarrh FOR hfty years and In my time
nave used a great many catarrh cures
but never had amy relief until | used DR.
Agncw's Catarrhal Powder One box
cured me completely" For sale by II. IL
Holmes.-lS. ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
FIFTH DAYS SESSION
OF VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
Continued from Page 2.

cations included in each separate pas
toral charge.
a. COKE SMITH, President
JAS. CANNON JR.. Sect'y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-20
THE
Joseph Brown
STORE.
General
Excellence

marks the Knit Underwear
stock. Specific greatness Of
value is especially seen in the
sample lots. Greatly increased
sales are attributable in meas
ure, to these offerings, though
we have never sold anything
like as many regular goods.
More Underwear to- dav, than
you'll find again this season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29

introduced and one passed.
Mayor Pa ttersOn, of Bismarck N. D.,
has been charged with operating
gambling house. and a warrant is out
for his arrest.
Mr. Joe Letter, of Chicago. is nego-
tiating for the Rogers locomotive works
In Paterson, N. J. If the deal is carried
through the Letter shops at Providence
the Rogers plant.
B. M. Bills, of vinton. Iowa, buys
rattle ticket for 81 and wins a $4,000
house and lot in Sioux City.
The investigation into the Rooz hazing
charges is resumed at the West Point
military academy No testimony admit
ting brutality is offered.
According to official figures Kansas
exceeds AL states in the rate of school
enrolment to population, her percentage
being 27.S1.
The British representative was as
saulted near Constaninople by Turkish
soldiers and sharp demands for redress
have been made to the porte.
Mrs. Lulu c. Jenkins, whose husband
was lynched in Ripley county, Indiana,
three years ago, and who sued the sher-
in for $4,000, has compromised the case
for 1000.
Mrs Helen Miller. daughter-in-law of
ex-Attorney General Miller, abducts her
boy from his fathers home in Indian
apolis, but is traced and the child re-
covered. Mr.. and Mrs. Miller are Sepa-
rated.
General Knox is pursuing De Wet,
with orders to capture or wear out the
willy Boer whose freedom keeps the dis
turbance alive. The capture of De Wet
is the sole aim of Kitchener, as Botha
and Delarey can hold out so long as the
great raider can harass isolated posts
and escape across the veldt
VIM. H. Smythe, grand secretary of
the Mansonic or der of Indiana, was shor
and probably fatally wounded by an ur-
known woman, in his Office in Indianap-
oils. The attack was wholly unprovok-
ed.
Pat Grove. suspected of completely in
the Cudahy kidnapping case, still eludes
the detectives He has been reported in
nearly every city. by local officers, but
always vanishes when searched for
An unknown man was found inSensi-
BILE by the road in the LeavenWOrth
Klondize. He had been assaulted and
robbed.
The annual banquet of the Jefferson
ian club of Lincoln, Neb-, takes place
with 300 representative Democrats in at
tendance, David Overmyer among them
w. J. Bran makes his first public ap-
pearance since the election.
Mrs. Carrie Huntoon of Concord, n
H, formerly a society belle, was arrest
ed. charged with attempting to kill her
recently divorced husband. Upon exam
ination she was adjudged insane and re-
NOV ed to an asylum
Mrs Carrie Nation. president Barber
county w. c. T. u, enters a barroom IN
Wichita and destroys paintings and mir
rOr She IS arrested and taken to Jail
a gem expert, at one time at Kim
berley, claims to have discovered 6ia-
every test at his command. The gems
have been sent away for final analysis.
Lieutenant Gibson, the noted PAGER,
valued at $50, 600. dies from the effects of
beng fred several months ago.
A letter from Dreyfus demanding
new hearing, has been received by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
QUEER COMBINATION.
Liquor Men and Anti Saloon NE
Prosecuting Ohio Druggists.

Springfield, o.. Dec ga crusade
against the druggists Of the state has
been started by the picturesque sieuth-
hound John 4. Norris, and he is bar kcd
by both the Ohio League Of Liquor
Dealers and the Auti-SalOon League OF
the state The purpose OF the usually
antagonistic organizations IS the aenre
the prevention OF liquor sales in lic
drug stores. The managers Of The Anti
Saloon League claim that in the smaller
cities where Indulgence IA lntoxicants ls
under a severe ban the drug stores pre-
sent an admirable cloak FOR carrying on
an extensive traffic
Norris has. IL is said secured many
photographs OF scenes behind the pre-
scription case" and these viii be used
as evidence.
Norris exploded bomb when he flied
charges against all but two OF the retail
druggists Of Springfield FOR violating tl.fI
Dow law. which provides that druggists
must have a retail liquor dealers license
at a cost OF $3.50. DR.. II. J. Caspian is iu-
cluded in the list filed. and 90 oneus.f
are charged against him alone. The
Judge Goodwin.
Norris viii at once begin prosecutions
against the druggists IN an the Ohio cit
les. and it IS said he has been az work
for some months securing evidence upon
which to base these charges
The Anti-Saloon League and the IL
quor League. IL Is claimed. have c0ntri-
buted literally &c defray the expenses or
the prosecutions Many Of the druggists
admit that much 81 the profit In tis
business comes from the sale Of liquor
by the drink The And-Saloon League
managers claim that many men drink Iu
drug stores who Will not enter saloons
and that the downfall Of many church
men is brought about in this way. The
Liquor League Is proceeding purely
through commercial motives The mar
ager says that the sale Of liquor ln drug
stores detracts from the saloon trade
and that the druggists who do not per
high license. can afford 10 give more
whisky for the money than the saloon
Ireepor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Items of Interest Condensed For the
Busy Reader.
TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.
hn rrirnc IaaS1 6a..idpf1 that M

1ElxEL0TfEkAEf1lC
Tt having been decided that no fur
Their action can be taken in regard to
the return of the volunteers from the
Philippines until congress shall make
provisions for their replacement, any
reduction of the force in the islands has
been declared off.
Emma Goldman has announced that
the anarchists have decided to stop as
sassinating heads of governments Such
a course was agreed upon at a recent
meeting in Paris.
Maggie HoeI, Is years old disappears
from her home near Pueblo. Evidences
about the premises indicate that force
was used.
The terms of the peace negotiations
are made public. Minister Conger sign
ed them with certain reservations as
cabled by the state department. The
indemnity named by the powers is $780,
100000
Hobart Clayburg, II years old. son of
a prominent citizen of Helena, Mont,
was kidnapped by two men in Kalama-
zoo, but owing to a severe storm the abb
ductors later released him, after robbing
him of all the money in his possession
Senator Beverage replies to EXPIRES
ident Harrison in a speech defending the
administrations Philippine policy at the
New England society's annual dinner.
The amendments to the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty have been sent to the British
government.
Denver is having a series of assaults
and highway rObberieS, seven taking
from injuries received
The clerks in the Chicago postOffice
objected to the long hours caused by the
holiday rush and struck. The leader was
suspended and the rest of the clerks re-
turned to work.
The little 4-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. Ogden Armour of Chicago,
an invalid from birth, whose femurs
lacked several inches of fitting in the
hip sockets, is operated upon to obtain
the necessary perfect articulation. The
treatment will extend over six months,
during which time the limbs viii be held
in place with q. plaster cast
Five Harvard men, of wealthy fam
lilies. have married chorus girls A son
of ex-senator Brice is among the num-
Der.
The big artificial lake in Barton coun-
ty has been filed and makes the largest
body. of water in Kansas. being three
by eight miles, and seventeen feet deep.
Frank Bennett, the well known Amer
lean scout at one time with Buffalo
Bill, commits suicide in Honolulu
The Salvation Army in New York city
gives Christmas dinners to $4,000 poor
people.
Negroes create a disturbance in
Cementville, Ind, and start out to in
timidate the whites. After a fusillade of
shots the blacks were quoted
The Porto Rican legislature opens its
session and SO far 45 bills have been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29
MULES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
AnZher Cargo From New Orleans
Little Animals Most Desirable.

New Orleans, Dec 24.-The British
transport. Montezuma, viii leave here
tomorrow with a cargo of 1.4O0 mules.
A big revival in the shipment of stock
to South Africa. for the use of the Brit
ish army has occurred. Nine vessels
have left for Cape Town during the
month, carrying 3, 1856 horses and 5,7o0
mules worth more than 81 900, 000 Nearly
all the animals were purchased in Tex
as and Missouri
The British officers bought originally
the largest and finest mules in the mar
ket. They are buying today only the
smallest animals which would be re-
Jeeted on any plantation. animals NOT
much larger than a burro, and they re-
port that these little mules are far bet
ter adapted to the climate of Africa,
stand the exposure better and have pro-
portionately longer lives than larger
ones The transportation of the mules
IS 50 perfect here that the loss in trans
port is barely I per cent. in spite of
some overerowding OF the vessels. a long
voyage Of $500 miles, and very bad
weather all the winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-29

No man Is the great individual his
worshipping son thinks him. yet &c ia
good that the little chaps conception
of that paternal myth should be left
urdisturbed. and he who would drag
down that ideal TO the level Of the ac-
tual facts would be doing a wrong to
the child. and at the same time would
take away from the father one 81 t1e
great incentives 10 correct and upright
living. and the final fulnlment - all
his powers. No normal boy WAS ever
harmed by thinking his poor miserable
father the finest thing that ever was Or
ever could be; equally true Is % that NJ
properly constituted little one cN ar
gained aught that was detrimental by
a contemplation of the virtues and "a
faith in the reality Of the ideal figure
that sz'ulbolizes the spirit OF the Suis-
tide. Give US hack our Santa Claus b.-
fore It IS too late and spare the chill
dren at least that higher criticiefr'
which destroys ideals and lays bare am
the material facts Of life without giving
rs anything in return TO relieve or soften
their ugliness.-Harper's Weekly.