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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
They Secured $500 in Cash and
5000 in Norfolk Exchange.
| OFFICERS WERE NOTIFIED.
The Sheriff Organized a Posse, Sc
cared BToodhountls. and Ia on the
Trail OF the Robbers. Who are
Supposed to be. In she Hears
Of the swamp-Great
Excitement.

GREENvILLE. N. c.. Feb. ts.-spe-
ciaI.-J. ]. Laiughinghouse, one OF the
largest and most prominent planters OF
Pitt cocnty, N. G., was robbed by four
negroes to-day.
Mr. Laughinghouse came to Greenvilfe
yesterday to dispose of HIS tobacco. He
spent last night with his SON. DR.. Charles
Laughinghouse. leaving for his home at
$50 o'clock this morning. While cross
ing a swamp seven miles from town the
negroes. armed with an axe and pistols.
sprang from the bushes and relieved nim
OF $500 In cash and $500 In NorfolS ea-
change. but did him no bodily harm;
after which they fled into the swamp.
POSSE IN PURSUIT.
MFR. Laughfnghouse drove to % telephone
station further on and notified officers
in Greenville of the robbery. ~ posse was
organized and Immediately left for the
scene of the crime. The Sheriff teie-
graphed for 'bloodhountls. which arrived
this evening, and were taken to the
swamp and put upon the trail. since
when nothing has been heard from the
posse.
The negroes are believed to be in the
heart of the swamp. and the prevalence
Of water due to recent rains, may make
it difficult to trail them
Great excitement prevails. and the ne
groes will be handled roughly by the
populace wher caught unless the Off Tsrs
remove them quickly to some other pace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
VIRGINIA BEACH
RAILROAD SOLD
Consolidation Of Vanderbilt Properties
and May Include Norfolk and
Western.

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. 16.-Special.-
The Norfolk and Virginia Beach railroad.
with all its properties. except the Princess
Anne Hotel, was sold to-day to the Nor.
folk and Southern railroad for s52o.0I0
ana other considerations. Both lines are
Vanderbilt properties, and the sale ap-
near, to be a move toward q consolida-
tion. WHICH apparently will include the
Norfolk and Western railroad.
a considerable tract of waterfront pro-
.perty Joining the Norfolk andi Western
terminal here passed yesterday into the
hands of the Norfolk, Virginia Beach
and Southern This. which was pre-
yiously held in trust by officials of the
road, now belongs TO the Norfolk and
Southern the terminal of which is now
at Berkley. The next move, It appears.
will be the erection of "a terminal to be
used Jointly by the three roads this story
. tells OF.
George w. Butt, who was last year.
while tending college at Richmond, arr
+. rested unon the charge Of emhezzlement.
subsequently tried and acquitted here,
has sued the Farfrsrs Manufacturing
& com i5any4and u Frank East for S1U, ,Uut
damages. EAST was his accuser.
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TO HEAR PROTESTS.
smtncrn classification Committee

Snuthcrn Classification Committee
Meets In Ncw York.
NEW YORK. Feb. 15,-The Southern
classification Committee held a meeting
at the Waidorf-.Astocia to-day to hear
protests OF representatives Of the
Merchants Association of this city
and OF Eastern shippers to
Southern points, against. The new classi-
fication schedule Which went into effect
on February 1st.
a ,,un,ber of the Eastern freight and
general freight agents were also present.
William Z. corWin represented the
Merchants Association. and argued
against .he classification schedule. and
presented lons analysis of Southern
tariffs
Subsequently the members OF ,he AS
socia ton went into executive session as
the Southern Freight Ass cstt;nn. xh.ch
IS a sub-comnittee of the Southern Gas
siiication lcmmittee. Tae member spent
the greater part of the afternoon .:H:nE
schedules and comparing rat:s. n n they.
adjourned.
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PRICE TWO CENTS.
RICHMOND, VA, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY u. 1900.
j Mr.. waehter (Repablican),

asked Mr.. waehter Republican), OF
Maryland
..Disease contracted on account OF the
sinefTicieney OF the government. fepiied
Mr.. Fitzgerald hotiy, amid applause
CAUSTIC SPEECH.
Mr. Hepburn, Of Iowa, In a caustic
speech. criticised Mr.. Sims statistics.
Mr.. Peatrs contended that the main
point he had made ytthe immense pre-
ponderencc of Northern over Southern
pension clair1s) was correct
iMr Gaines. OF Tennessee, denied that
the Democrats were opposed 10 hoerhi
pensions: they were hostile only to ut,-
worthy claims.
Mr.. Mahone declared that Justice would
be done to the soldiers OF the spanist!
war. The war was without sectional
Issue.
Mr.. Morton (Dc:nocraO declared that
if the Commissioner OF Pensions pre-.
pared the tables included in Mr.. Sims
remarks he should be removed
afr. FITZGERALD agreed with him: at
the same time he rebuked Mr. Sims fer
his reflections on the Northrn soldiers.
Mr.. Talbert fDemocratj. of South Caro-
lima. extolled the courage OF Mr.. SIMS
II am glad he has placed the facts be-
fore u.s. said he. .'He has opened the
eyes of the House and the country.
Mr. Hepburn offered an amendment pro-
SE1uing th:1t All keIlipioEeS ol Tue pep'i'' :.
ments shall be divided into four classes.
the tenure of members of one class to
expire at the end of each fiscal year. re-
appointive for five years. but no longer.
MIR. Gillette. of Massachusetts, made a
point of order against the amendment,
and the point was sustained
Mr.. Mudd. of Maryland. then moved to
strike out the Civil Service provision.
Mr. Sherman, OF New York, who was
in the chair. ruled that the debate was
not in order. The motion to strike out
prevailed. IS to 81.
Mr.. Cannon gave notice that he would
demand yea and nay vote in the
House. The committee then rose.
The night session for pensions was
postponed until Monday night.
at o'clock the House adjourned.
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INTERESTING ADDRESS.
General Buffers Talk on Last Days Of
the ConfclcracY.
Washington Bureau. The Times.

Washington Bureau The Times.
515 Fourth street.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16--Special-
General NJ c. Butler last night delivered
an interesting address reminiscent of the
last days of the struggle for supremacy
between the North and South, at the
Confederate Veterans Hall in this city.
Present among the large audience were
many members of the Southern Relief
Society and other Southern organizations
General Butler commanded a dstach-
ment of Southern cavalry during the
civil war. and later attained the rank of
ma or-general commanding a division Of
infantry during the Afherican-Span1sh n
wsr.
The speaker recalled the incidents of
the final struggle Of the Confederate
fcSces with those of Sherman while on
tsiS memorable march to the sea. john
ston had about $4,000 nen. he said. while
Sherman had sOCOO. General Brtlcr said
that at that time S11.tG0 in silver was dis
tributet, to the soldiers OF his division
and that his share amounted to sl.75. This
distribution was decided upon, he said,
after the commanding oftfcet became
convinced that 1t could not be saved In
bulk The money was a portion of that
stored at Richmond General Butler re-
marked that with the s1.75 he began Efe
anew.
a unanimous vote of thanks was ten
dered the speaker at the close of his
addrs SIS.
A delegation from Petersburg will ap-
naepr before the fIotfse Committee on NIL
itary Affairs when arguments are heart
on Representative Epes' bill to establish
n national military park at petersburg.
The following Virginia postnfas ster5 nave
been appointed: ]. G. Duck. Dorden; ..
NJ. ZirkJa, Forestville, and " H Mark
ham. Afnnford.
Robert Hancock and \. F. Peterson
have been designated as members of the
CIVIL Service Board for the postoftice at
New Rerne. n. G.
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PROVINCE OF CAMARlNEs.

Generals Bates unti Bell, With Two
Regiments, Leave for that Place.
MANILA. Thursday. Feb. 15.-5:5o F. NJ
Brigadier-General Alfred Bates and Brig
adier-GeneraI Bell. with the Fortieth an'l
Forty-fifth Infantry. KeeIer's Battery.
and many pack mules, left for the pro-
vince OF Catnarines to-day. The cruiser
Baltimore and the transports Tartar ahu
$athsnfah compose the neer which, with
the gunboats accompanying. will land at
Nueva Caseeres and sweep the province
1t is said that there will be much cam
pafytti1s IN the mountains.
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SUMMARIZE T0-DAY's NEWS.
IIoca1

LlOC1J.
MANY ministers heard by Legislative
committee for and against the penitsn-
IPure elections bill discussed In Senate
-TeIephone measure not to be con-
sidered until Monday
--WelI-known Barton Heights residents
seek divorce.
-Nlr. William r. Trigg chosen direc-
tor OF the Nicaras guam Canal Company
Professor Wheeler's third lecture at
Richmond College
Body OF Joseph johnson found noauhS
Portrait presentation at Lee Camp
Hall
State.
-Lambert.s Point will apply for charter
of Incorporation.
The snow general over the State. and
heavy In northern and soutnWessefh 4
--Winchester takes action against the
Virginia Telephone and telegraph charter
Mayor Williamson, of New Market,
lossI 81 b WILSON, wilson. Of Winchester runs
into toll-sate at speed on a bicycle and
town OF Holland to be incorDo-
Legislative committees ytsi, William
and Mary College and the Eastern Hos
pItal.
General.
prominent planter robbed OF S.1od
near Greenvil1e. y. G. s
-Philipptnes discussed by sena
Democrat. decide to adjourn Legtsia-
ture TO Frankfort ~. .s.5!
House strikes out appropriation for
Civil Service Commission. 81.
E'oseisH.
General French has relieved Klmber-s5
Z les. ,s:
I sfIerots and aTnnnnitto suppl
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rs ->-.--~-.ssS. S.--.as-..ssMA-a.ss.-
AIalllIlin SnlnIt,,Sii

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, Feb. 16.-Walker
and Dale counties have arranged to act
on the Senatorial contest, and will hold
their primaries Tomorrow.
1t is believed General otes will carry
Dale. which is In his old Congressional
District but q hard fight is expected In
Walker between Morgan and Johnston
Former Congressman Howard. Populist
candidate for Senator. predicts that he
vii. hold the balance Of power when the
Legislature meets. and will be enabled
to use 1t to secure his own election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
EDUCATOR KILLED.
Ernest Young Run Over by Passenger
Trai,,-A Million DoIIas Cation 1IiI.s

Ernest Young Run Over by passenger
Train-A Million DolIns Cation MIL
DURHAM. N G.. Feb. 1e-speeial-
Ernest Young. u prominent young ed'I-
Gator OF Cary, Wake county. who was
here OF, visit to his uncle, DIR. w D.
Young, was run over and instantly
killed by the F'ast-bouna PASSENGER
train Of the Southern railway, soon after
10 A. M. to-day. Coroner j. Frank
Maddry Viewed the body but deemed
an inquest unnecessary. The remains
will be taken to Cary fer interment-
A telegraphic message received hera
from New York says that at the meet
ing there to-day of the directors of the
Golden Belt Manufacturing Conpa ny.
the contract was awarded for the bniid-3
ing Of a cotton mill here to cost one
million dollars. including building and
machinery, turn key job to be COM
pleted by the early fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
Mr.. TRIGG CHOSEN.
5 Director Of the Sicarasna Canal

Is Director Of the Nicarnsna Cana'
Company.
AT the annual meeting OF the Nicarse-
qua Canal Co.. held yesterday. the fol-
lowing directors were elected: J w MIL
Ter. w. r. Trigg. Merrman oelricns,
Henry A. Parr. John II. Apgar. Capt.
Henry c.sTaslor, Stuyvesant Fish, Will
liam E. Cochran, Henry E. Howiand. J.
J. EMERY, r. F.. UShaughnessy. Henry
r. tHoyt, r. L.. Edwards. Gordon Nc
Donald and Edwin P..Lancaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
NOLLe. PROS ENTERED
In Case Of oIeu Accused OF Whippin.
Negro Postmaster.

TAMPA, FLA. Feb 1.-THE twelve
men charged with whipping Postmaster
". c. crum at Peck last fall were dis
charged in the United States Court to-
.day. Seven of these men were tried for
tintfmida ting Dan Morrison. the colored
assistant pos.n1a aster, but were almost
instantly acquitted by the jury
United States District Attorney Strip
ling then decided to enter nolle prosequt
n the. crum case. as he was satisfied
there was not evidence enough to con-
vaN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
Truce in Legal Battle.

FRANKFORT. KY, Feb. 1.-THE
agreement to postpone the Tayfor-Beck-
ham suit operates as truce in the legal
battle over The state offic-s and 1t Is not
probable that there WILL be any decisive
changes in the situation till then. unless
the return of the Democratic Legislature
here next week adds some unexpected
feature
A part Of the attorneys on both SIDES
held a meeting this evening and discuss
ed several plans fer consolidating the
various Injunction cases In order to avoid
a clash between the different state
courts In which they are pending. but
final, understanding was not reached
a proposition. w1tsich is SAID 10 meet
with favor. Is that all of the cases can
be consolidated and submitted TO judge
OF one of the nelshborins Circuit Court
districts, excluding both the Jefferson
county and Franklin county courts
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&c., Xy.to, 81 Ccoroi,

High Water In Georgia.
ALBANY, GA, Feb. 16--Flint river Is
higher than in number of years. The
two bridges>whicl, span the stream a. this
point are IN danger of being washed
away.
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RANCE OF THERMOMETERS.

Following was the range CT the iher-
r1on,eser at : irs Times Office yesterday:
o a. AZ. "a; 1e NJ. SO. 3 p. M., ,22ss;, e p.
AZ. 20. . p. NJ. Is; IL NJ, &c; average
temperature, 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17
WEATHER roRECaSr.

WEATHER rOkECASf. 5 #
Forecast. for Saturday and Sunday
virginia snow. followed by clearing
and nucf, colder Saturday. brisk to bieh
northeasterIy. shifting TO northWesterlys:
winds Sunday fair and colder.
North and South Carolina Tearing
ana ntnct colder, with freezing tenpera-
t,re on the coast Saturday. brisk north-
wesferIy Winds Sunday fair and con-
tnued cold.
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49, 57li5 A,t>. aA1IiA1A "a
Eev, DIR. II. P. Kerr. OF the Presbyte-
rfan Church. said DR.. Hawthorne had
1a1ked a. one might have done one huns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-17

the Roers and cAptured
depot ana auhrnnnit lou supp liss-g
The arhtina at Renshurg was severe
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CONTINUED on Second Page.)
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-21
HOLDINGS NOW L1oU1DATED.
james II. Kcene Tells Why He Is on
the Bull Side.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2O.-Iames R. Keene,
the Wall Street operator, said today:
81 certainly expect to see the market
20 higher. 1t has gone up since election
day and there may be reactions, but the
preat forces under the market are lifting
n, toes instead of crushing them.
"A scar ago was bear. Why? Be
cause there had been period of unpar-
alleled creation of industrial securities;
thousands of dollars lay undigested in the
market and there were $500, geo Of Sc
curities in which underwriters were tied
up.
enormous loans had been made on I'M
marketable collateral. 1t was certain that
this would make trouble, and it did.
Now the situation is reversed. The
holdings of these stocks by syndicates and
by commission houses have been liqui-
dated. That great amount of stock has
been assimilated and is No longer pen=
ACE to the financial situation. That Is a
change for the better
Mr.. Keene makes comparison between
prices of today and those Of the high level
neriod in 1899. He shows that the balance
of trade for ten months past is greatly in
favor of this country; declares that rail-
road earnings are increasing on all roads,
and that the past year has made great ad-
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In many ways the stock market yester-
day was the strongest and the most en-
tirely unsuggestive of break yet seen.
Many securities were finely buoyant. and
the Northern Pacifcs had a wonderful
bulge CT several points each. The buying
WIS heavy both for the public and for the
large interests, and the bears sold very
few stocks short. In fact. there was
heavy covering of shorts In the Northern
Pacifics on the bulge, shorts tina: have
Scen held up TO this time during the en-
tire advance. The entire atmosphere of
the market was promising of much
further advance in prices before there is
any large break. Some of the shrewdest
people in the street still insist that only
fecessions Of few points should be ex-
pected at present, and that everything in
the situation. both general and technical,
Is favorable to level OF prices many
points higher during the coming winter
London was a buyer yesterday. though
not of any large amount of stock Chica-
go also bought. The call money rate yes
terday was at 1-2 and per cent, and
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THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Makes n Fair Advance, Corn
Holding It's own.

CHICAGO. Nov. 20.-The wheat market
promised to be weak one early, but
when the December delivery sold at 20
cents and there was an absence of liquida-
tion it turned firm and advanced / cent a
bushel on buying by local traders and
closed at about the best prices. The COM
mission house interest was very small.
Liverpool was 1-2G5-Sd lower; Paris I'M
changed to S-4c lower; Antwerp I'M
changed. Although today's prices are the
lowest yet reached on this crop, the cash
demand shows no Improvement only 3d.
COO bushels reported here and 80 loads at
the seaboard
The corn market was not so active today,
but it held its own we'll November was
in demand early. but shorts which the bull
interest supplied eased the market toward
the close Local traders were the prin-
cipal buyers of May, with the commission
and receiving houses the sellers. Coun
cash demand is poor.
A large business was transacted in oats
but it was chiefly in the way of changing
December TO May. The result was very
narrow fluctuations with closing prices
about Is over yesterday.
Provisions developed considerable
strength in view of the liberal hog move
ment and closed firm at fair advance.
Packers and shorts were the buyers and
offerings were moderate, chiefly from
profit-taking longs. There was a good
cash demand for meat.
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ditions in the value of Industrial proper
ties. referring particularly to the Federal
Steel Company. He sums up the situation
in this way:
Il don't say that everything is a pur-
chase or that people should buy with their
eyes shut, but / do say that instead of a
dangerous situation, such as existed a
year and a half ago, we have a sound COM
mercial and speculative position.
1.-The election has given everybody conf
dence to go ahead We are going to have
enlarging prosperity, and in that pros
perity / believe the stock market will
have full share