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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

Prof. Henshaw of Hilo has discoy.
cred q new growth of sandalwood trees
averaging ten feet in height, in the
Olaa forests. 1t was supposed that this
tree was extinct in the islands.-Ha
waiian Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

'Gen6a. who after Ferdinand's death mar
Red the Marquis Rapello. Csocn Mar
gherita was born in November, 1871, and
was married to Prince Humbert in 1868.
Their first child. Victor Emmanuel, was
born in 1869. Queen Margherita IS be-
loved bs the Italian people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08
KING OF ITALY SHOT
Humbert Dies at the Hands of
an Assassin.
THREE SHOTS FIRED.
Victim Is Entering His Carriage After a
Distribution of Prizes.

Cheers of the Great Crowd Are Stilled
Suddenly by the Report of the Pistol
-ReEicide IL Arrested and with Diff
fculty Saved from Fury of Populace
of Prato, in Tuscany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-08

Bees are said to see an enormous dis
lance. When absent from their hive
they go up in the air till they see their
home, and then fly toward it in
stralght line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
SECRETARY GAGE SPOKE.
Made Chief Address mt Banquet OF
Bnukcrs in New York.
(By Associated Pres!

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-Tne annual din
ner Of Group VIII. of the New York State
Bankers Association. comprising all the
leading banks and banking houses of old
New York city, was held at The Waldorf
Astoria this evening. Some $50 members
ana guests attended.
Col. Alfred l.. Barnes, president of the
Aston Place Banks and chairman of the
group. presided. At his right hand sat
Lyman Gage. Secretary of the Treasury;
Secretary Long, Of the navy, was to have
attended but was obliged to decline.
Secretary Cages address reviewed briefly
the history of questions relating to pubic
finances since the close of the civil war.
Particular attention was directed to the
great intimacy now apparent between the
affairs of the Treasury and the general
list at the close of that war
We have. he said, system Of bank
note currency whose volume is but family
which n properly constructed bank cur
now controlled as to volume by the price
of interest bearing United States bonds in
Wall Street.
These influences have brought our in
dustrial and commercial life into a too
dangerous dependency upon our public
finances This marriage between these
two whom God did not join together.
ought to be put asunder. But not by any
haSty, South Dakota divorce method is
the separation to be accomplished. The
children of this wedloCk must not be dis
inherited. Time and patience must be eX-
erciSed,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
MISS WYATT'SCASE
is STILL PENDING
Mr.. Meyer Gives the Facts and
Says He is Not d
Prosecution.

Governor TYLER has not pardoned Miss
Annie WYATT Her case was again taken
under consideration yesterday, but no oe-
cision was arrived at by Governor Iyler
up to a late hour last night. Neitner mas
the Governor given any intmatlon as 10
what his decision will be.
Miss Wyatt was again brought 10 the
Governors Office yesterday. and IN the
presence OF Mr.. w. D. Meyer, the senior
member Of the firm of Julius Meyers Sons,
bv whom she was employed when arrest
ed. was closely questioned by the Cover
nor. She confessed to having taken some
of the articles. but undertook to explain
that she bought most OF them or that they
were given her by friends.
Mr.. Meyer was seen last night and ask
ed if he had anything to say concerning
the case. He sad there had been no dis
position on the part of his firm to prose
cute the girl, although ne believed the
goods she had taken would amount 10
nearly $1,000 in value,
Mr.. Never said to show that neither he
nor his firm was disposed TO pursue her.
he hud not bothered himself about the
Governors action and had only gone to
the latter's office when asked by the Gov
ernor to do so, and when the had told the
Executive Whit ne knew about the case
asked to be excused and left for MS place
of business. He said he did not chre
whether the Governor par5orned Mis- wyatt
or not, but that he did not desire to ap-
pear in a false light. In, discussing the
matter further. Mr.. Meyer said tnat MISS
Wyatt was unable to exphin "here she
got many of the articles.
She stated that she had purchased two
corsets which would be found in a box
When opened there were three, ana one
of them did not tit her. There We're
dozen pairs Of hose, some OF which she
sad she Bought: others she 6:inLneu were
given her, Yet they were ar alike
bore the same stamp and were IN one o .t.
Mr. Meyer says that in add itlon to the
goods taken from his firm, mdst of which
had been identified, nearly 500 worth mad
been taken from another firm AS TO the
books, Miss Wyatt said she had taken
them home to read, in order that she
might familiariZe herself with their con-
tents and intelligently recommend them
to customers. she being in the book de-
partment, and yet. Mr.. Meyer says, twelve
OF the novels We're exactly the same, hav
ing the same titles, authors and kind OF
covers. The Bibles she claimed TO have
taken home to allow some one TO select
one from. and seven of them were exact
" the same quality and price, there being
no difference whatever in the covers.
The value Of the goods taken by Miss
Wyatt has not heretofore been accurate
~ stated.
1t has been ascertained that the arti-
cles embraced the following:
Domestic goods, -S3: Innings. $43-3I;
Iaces. 1887 OF; books, S106.T5.
The volumes taken numbered over 200,
including thirteen Bibles.
The value of the articles not identified
amounts to SCOTT.
A box was also identified by another
firm containing articles valued at from
$50 to 5000.
Miss Wyatt was in charge OF the lace
and book stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
BOY KIDNAPPED,
Promise TO Return Him on Payment OF
$4,000.
/r,, a., 1,-o..,
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
OMAHA NEB.. Dhc. 19.-Edw-ar1
Cudahy, aged fifteen, son of Edward
Cudahy,, millionaire packer and head of
lie CUdahy Packing Company in Omaha,
is missing >-om his home in this city. and
Ais parents believe he has been kidnapped.
The entire police and detective. force os
the city. and half a hundred men en-
pioyeG oy- Mr. Cudaiy have been securing
the city and country throughout the day
IN hopes OF locating the young man or
securing a clew which would lead TO a
knowledge of his whereabouts, but with
out success.
The boys parents are distracted at his
disappearance. and the father has offered
TO pay substantial reward and no cues
s:oas asked Il his son shall be returned
to his home.
\ man on horseback rode rapidly bv the
SunahN mansion. and as he passed the
front gate threw letter into the ward
In substance it read: -
Mr.. Z. a. Cudahy:
H our. son Is safe. We have him and
wan take 5000 care of him, and Will re-
turn MIN TO YOU in consideration of the
(signed) oTsHEs; ].
The remainder Of the note tha noiice
refuse y present to DISCLOSE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
Crescent City Races.
lRr Associated Press.l


NEW ORLEANS. December 19.--In the
Steeplechase today Harve B fell at the
fifth lump and c. Johnson, who rode him.
was hurt slightly Princess Murphy and
Sauoer we're the beaten favorites. sum
maries:
First race-one mile. sellng-Judge Ma
gee q 10 5, first. Castine III to 81 second.
Brown Vail az to y third. Time. IA IL.
Second race-one mile, selling-Gracious
Is to 81 first, Valdez (2o to y second.
Menace Is to y third Time. 1:4S ID
Third race-Steeplechase Handicap. short
course-Isen or to y first. High Admiral
g to y second. Dan Cupid e to y third
Time. Al
Fourth race-Handicap one and nne
eighth nles-Monk Wayman g to y first.
Hoods Brigade e TO y second. Beana a
to y third. Time. POP -.
Fifth race-selling. one and one-six-
teenth miles-Chorus Boy q to y first.
Sauber 90 to y second. Henry OF Franz
mar Is to y third Time. Los
sixth race-one mile. sel!ins-Ben
Chance g to 81 first. Sunlocks & to y
second, ". B. Gates g to ~ third. Time,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
The Provisions.
fEy Associated l.rnss

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-It is under
stood the preamble to the joint note will
not contain the word "irrevocable.
Officials here still decline 10 make public
the text of the note agreed on, but it is
believed that the following points cover
the essential features OF the agreement:
The punishment OF the guilty officials;
payment OF indemnity for the wrongs in
flicted the revision OF commercial
treaties: some reform in the TsunS
Lii IsGnen, SO that the ministers
having business with the Foreign Office
may transact il more eNpeditiously and
with a responsible head; a monument to
Baron Won ketteler.
The right to keep legation guard in
Pek,n if this is desired. The exclusion OF
candidates for examinations for office for
a certain number OF years in the case of
those who may be guilty of ant;-forcisn
activity An interdict:on Of importa tons
o. arms into China, and of material to be
used exclusively in the manufacture of
arms. The taking Of measures to prevent
future troubles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20

The Southern and Carolina and North
western in a Skirmish-0ther
Matters of Interest.
(Gy Associated Press

HICKORY, n. C., Dec. 19.-Last night
the Southern Railway attempted to build
a track across the narrow-gauge track of
the Carolina and Northwestern at the
depot crossing here A force of Carolina
and Northwestern men interfered, and a
riot was with difficulty averted. The town
authorities placed the leaders under arrest
and stopped the trouble
It is said that the Southern feared the
Carolina and Northwestern had a depot
built at Chester ready to be shipped here
and located between the tracks of the two
railroads. j. \. Martin, a director of the
Carolina and Northwestern, put up a. tent
on the disputed ground, and announced
that he was ready to receive freight and
warned the Souaher7ls forces not to in
terfere.
Work has been stopped. and the matter
will be adjusted by the railroad authori-
ties.
The chesapeake and Ohio viii handle
a special train from Newport News to st.
Louis, in connection with the Big Four.
tomorrow morning. The United
States transport Crook was expected
TO arrive from San Juan. Porto Rico. at
Newport News last night with about two
hundred men and officers. who have been
The men will be trans ferred to Jefferson
Barracks.
The chesapeake and Ohio also handled
squad of apprentices from the United
States training-ship Essex. now anchor
ed in Hampton Roads. The draft was
consigned to Chicago.
Mr.. George ". Stevens, president of the
Chesapeake and Ohio, has returned from
a trip West.
Mr.. F. J. Patllo. Atlanta Commercial
Agent Of the Queen and Crescent, is a
Richmond visitor
Mr.. George NJ. P:tzer, of the Norfolk
and Western, at Roanoke, is in town.
Among the visiting railroad men in
Richmond to-day is Mr.. Ray Knight, the
jovial Commercial Agent of the n. Q. and
n. E., at Atlanta
SOUTHERN EARNINGS.
Below are the estimated earnings of
the Southern Railway system for the
second week in December:
InlS !edI. @oo', i''
Last year oo"5'4
- u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
STRICT COMPLIANCE,
General Macarthur VIII Issue a
Proclamation.
tBy Associated Press

MANILA dee. 19-Te-morrow General
Macarthur will issue a proclamation
warming the Inhabitants of the archipeIa-
go that hereafter strict compliance with
me Jaws OF war will be required of non
con.aatants as well as combatants.
1t viii refer 10 recent proc.!amatiors is
sued by ilsursent commands threatening
natives who are friendly 10 the American
aorces and also TO the orders to kiGDap
ana assassiirate residents of towns Occur
fned 10y Americans The leaders will be
f0r,lied that such practices will make
them fugitive criminals
residents OF places occupied by Ameri-
I .,a "l4i be notified that compliance with
.tae aeif'ahaS o. the enemy will create a
presumption that such acts are voluntary
and malicious
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20

me another match, for 1 am confident
that can beat him with Two months
training Ut Muldoon's.
But | want TO say right here, that l
was defeated fairly IN our last fight, re-
gardiess of all the spiteful talk by people
who tried to injure me. believe they
have succeeded in hurting my reputation,
but not my ability l still look forward
with confidence to landing the cham
p.onsh:p. l am ready and willing to
match with Jeff-ics. Fitzsimmons. Cor
bett and Sharkey. ! don't seek any one
to back me- as l will put up my own
money.
Il have fought every man in the busi
ness with the exception Of Jeffries and
Fitzsimmons. l was defeated twice and |
cnn see now the reason ] lost and think
l can turn the tables on both Sharkey and
Corbett Al least. l will back my o3in-
ion with 5000. I don't know how long 1
VIII remain on this side: l may return as
quickly as I left. b;t not as quietly. as I
VII cable to America before leaving. so
that some Of those who are anxious to
see me will know where to find me, as
see by some papers that l have been ac-
cuSed of running away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Rfchmond's
Citizens and Other Matters.

Citizens and Other Matters.
Mr.. P. II. C. Cabell is in Hartford,
Conn, on legal business
Mr.. Lawrence sycle is in the city after
six weeks trip through the far South.
The condition of Miss Ella Dollard. who
was badly burned on the 9th instant,
improves daily.
Mrs Tudor's condition remains unim-
proved She is growing weaker day by
by day. Her son, Christian, is better.
Messrs. Louis and Charles Rueger, who
are attending school at Woodbury. Forest,
are home to spend the Christmas holf-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Youelle
have returned from the North
and are at home to their friends at No.
241o West Main Street.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety postpones its monthly meeting from
December 18th to January I'd at IL a. NJ.
on account of holidays.
At the meeting OF the Central Trades
and Labor Council Tuesday changes in
the bylaws recommended by the Com
mittee on Bylaws, were adopted.
Mr.. Louis Shere, one OF the lessees OF
New Ford's Hotel, who has been at the
Hot Springs. Arkansas. for his health for
several weeks, is expected home late this
week.
The wholesale notion firm Of Long 6,
Riddick will shortly remove from Four
teenth and Main Streets to the splendid
building being erected on Cary between
Tenth and Eleventh Streets
Mr. NJ. E Waltl.all, formerly of this
civ, but now with the General Electric
Company of Lynn, Mass. arrived in
Richmond last night in response to a tele
gram announcing the critical illness OF
his brother.
Mrs. A. E. Broaddus passed through
the city on Thursday on her return to
HAMPTON She spent two weeks with her
nephew. Mr. G.. B. NIOuntcastle. at his new
home. .Inglewood, six miles above Rich
mond. -
Col John Murphy who has been North
on a business trip for several weeks, has
returned TO the city. He is confined to
his home on account of q Slight indisposi-
ton, though he hopes to be out in a few
days.
Little Miss Hunley, daughter of Hon
George Y Hunlcy, OF Mathews. who has
been i'll for several weeks with typhoid
fever at the home of her grandfather, in
this city. is reported as being much bet
70
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
NUMEROUS NEGRO.
Shot Two Young Men and Then
ESCAPED.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Tiucs.}
NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 19.-Paul Ailard
and another young man, named Tooie
were shot in Brambleton this evening
by an unknown Colored youth who es-
capped and has not yet been captured.
Ailard was shot in the side and des-
perately wounded. Toole's wound is not
So serious.
They sought an unknown negro who
this evening fired into a crowd of boys
playing in Bramleton and approached
the negro who shot them asking if he was
the one they sought. He drew pistol,
whereupon Ailard knocked him down with
his fist. Bob Lilliston, his companion,
then took the weapon from the negro
who drew a second one and shot Allard
and TOole who was near
There is considerable excitement over
the affair and the murderous negro is
being sought for everywhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
OBITU AIRY.
NJ G. Williams.

Mr.! Milton Graham Williams, one Of the
Oldest employees OF the Southern Railway,
died suddenly at his home, No. Ill North
Eighth Street, at o'clock yesterday at
ternoon. He was stricken with paralysis
upon arriving at his place of business yes
terday morning, was carried back home
and expired in a few hours. Mr. Williams
had been in bad health for more than a
year but had been able TO attend to his
duties.
He was siXty-five years old and had
been in the employ of the Richmond and
Danv5lle erad Southern Railways for twen-
ty-nine years. Mr.. Williams was Il native
Of this city. In carly life he was engaged
in the wholesale and retail grocery bust
ness. When the Civil War broke out he
enlisted and served with gallantry during
the entire struggle. He was a member Of
Pickett's Division.
In 1857 Mr.. Williams married Miss Mary
c. Burch, who died twelve years ago. AIR.
Williams was a gentleman of the old
school, man Of unbemished chara cter,
and was highly esteemed by all who knew
him. He is survived by one son. Mr.. II. G.
Williams. of Augusta, Ga, and three
taaUghters-Misses Minnie L. and Marie
Celeste Williams. and Mrs. Watson NJ.
Myers. He leaves one brother. Mr.. II. T.
Williams. and seven grandchildren
The funeral will take place from the
residence at 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
George Is. Whitby.
Mr.. George B. WTilitby died suddenly yes
terday morning. He was forty-seyen
years OF age, and a carpenter by trade.
He had been in Richmond for the past
eleven years. residing on Church Hill, and
is survived by one son.
The remains will be taken at 9:05 o'clock
this morning to Er1poria, where the inter-
ment will take place.
Infant Child.
The infant child Of Mr.. Moore No. 3O9
Denny Street, Fulton, died yesterday
morning. The funeral Will take place at
3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and the
irterment will be in lakewood.
DR.. Z. II. Gris..
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
SHEPPARD, VA, December 19-Dr. Z.
H. Grigg died al his brother-in-law's, Mr..
NJ. C. Elcan, this morning at 10 O'Clock.
He will be buried Friday. December the
3lst, atu o'clock. at Mr.. NJ. c. Elcan's.
Dr. c. j. O'Ha.un.
Especial Dispatch to The Times }
GOLDSBORO, n. c., December 19-Dr.
C. J. OSHasan died suddenly of apoplexy
at his home, in Greensboro, last night, at
the ripe age OF eighty years.
DIR. O'Hagan. was one OF the most emil
neni physicians IN the State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
TOBACCO WAREHOUSE.
Large One to BE Erected in Bedford
City.

Especial Dispatch TO The Times)
BEDFORD CITY. VA, Dec. 19.-Messrs.
D. Z. and w. r. Saunders. Of Frankhn
county. have purchased the lot on the
southwest corner of South bridge ana
Washington Streets, and on this they VIII
erect a large tobacco warehouse Inc
price puid for the lot was $1,000 cash. MT.
w. r. Saunders recently bought the Tine
old Wingield residence and will make
Bedford City his home. while his brother
will remain in Franklin county working
up the business from that end. There is
plenty OF capital to assure the success OF
the undertaking. Thus Bedford VIII make
another stride forward as a Lent and ex-
port market, which has grown to its pres
ent Importance under the wise and pro-
gre.ssive management OF Messrs. j. a.
DoOley & Co., the owners of Peoples and
the Alliance warehouses.
The machinery has been shipped for
cooperage establishment, and TOBACCO
hogSheads WEI now be made for this place
and elsewhere.
Mr.. Edgar Roger Of the Baltimore Sun,
is at home on Il visit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
PAN-AMERICAN MEDICAL CON
GEESS.
Havana, Cuba. December 1920.

Havana. Cuba. December 1920.
The Atlantic Coast Line will sell on ac
count OF the above occasion, round-trip
tickets Richmond to Havana and return.
at rate of S6l.S5 for the round-trip Tick
cts on sale December 21st, 22d and 2Sd. 1900,
with final limit January 10th, 1901. This
rate applies either via Port Tampa or
Miami, and includes berth and meals on
steamer between Port Tampa. or Miami,
and Havana. The Atlantic Coast Line OF
ters superb double daily service to
Miami and Perth Tampa, making direct
connection with steamers for Havana. For
schedules, sleepins-car accommodations
and further information apply to
OFFICE OF THE COMPANY,
S31 Main Street.
". STEELE T. a,
Byrd-Street Station.
c. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
THREE SHIPS FOR !.
NEWPORT NEWS
Naval Board Has Completed its
Report, But There are Numer--
GUS Complexities.
cRr Associated rress.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The Board on
Nava! Construction to-day completed its
report By to-day's arrangement, which
will be submitted to Secretary Long to-
morrow the Pacific Coast gets only two
ships, both arnored cruisers, one slleathed
and the other unsheathed, and these to
so to the same bidder, the Union Iron
Works.
Cramp holds on to the number allotted
to him yesterday, one sneathed cruiser
one unsheathed cruiser and one battle
ship
Newport News also maintains her quota
at Yesterdays standing-one sheathed
cruiser. one unsheathed cruiser. and one
sheathed battleship. The Fore River
Iron Works, Of Quincy, Mass. are sched-
uled for two uns:leathed battleships, an0
Bath is set down for one sheathed battle
ship.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
This arrangement is still subject to
change.
In the first place the board suggests
that where the bid OF any Ci the firms
named exceeds the limit OF the cost of
the ship as fixed by Congress, after de
Quoting sums for absolutely necessary
equipment. that firm must bring its bid
within compass else an award will be
made elsewhere.
The bidders are also required 10 restore
most of the important items they have
cut out OF the specifications. In case these
exceed. in the aggregate, ;261,con for one
ship. Ii is q matter OF conjecture whether
the bidders are willing TO meet either or
both OF these conditions.
There also are other complexities, alis-
ing from doubt as to the intent Of Con-
gress in making a geographical dis10si-
ton of the contracts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
MUNY0N' s
TISM
CURE

When Prof. Munyon says his RH I;,.,,,
MATISM CURE will cure rhcumsl ia
there isn't any guesswork about it.the11t ~
isn't any false statement about II. !
simply cures. 1t does Just exactly VIA VIA.
he says it will do. It cures more qulckis
than people expect 1t cures without leas
ing any i'll effects. It is a splendid sly 81;
mach and nerve tonic, as well as posi-
tive cure for rheumatism.
All the Munyon remedies are just as
reliable. Any druggist. pc. vial: Inc "a
Vee if :. YOU write to Bro so Is and Twen
ty-siXth Street. New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Columbia, S. c., Swept by Worst Fire
in Twenty YcarS.
nv Associated Press.)

tTy Associated Prcss.)
COLUMBIA, S. e., Dec. 19.-To-niEht
Columbia was visited by the most disas-
trous fire in twenty years. The Jerome
Hotel and three large mercantile estab-
lishments on Main Street, and four smaller
ones on Assembly Street. were destroyed
The total estimated loss is sli2, Geo; insur-
ance, $4,000.
The fire started at o'clock in the rear
of Van Meters furniture store, a lamp
having exploded, and was under control
by midnight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
Ice u Guest ofHonor.


KANSAS CITY, MO, Dec. 19.-General
FitZhUgh Lee. commander of the Depart
mcnt OF the Missouri was tonight the.
guest of honor at the annual banquet of
the Commercial Club. given in COM
memoration of the signing Of the John
Jay treaty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-20
O vcr-S Sentence.

NORFOLK. VA, Dec. 19.-Special-
Judge Waddill. it is underst TODD, has prnc-
tically decided TO sentence +. S. Oliver
convicted OF attempted criminal assault on
Amelia Donati. to serve five years in the
pen Tertiary. Sentence is. however. sus-
pended pending a motion in arrest of
judgment Oliver is reported TO be pleased