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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Walking or lsainy-Day Skirt.

Here is rather a novel application of
tie knife blade fastener which is used
to some extent in gloves. AS it relates
i to wearing apparel for women it is but
natural that one CT that stA s:ias. .,e
thef invertor OF the deuice.>sThe patent
has been granted to Elizabetn NJ. Rey-
nolds, of Cincinnati. 0. The principal feat
ure of the skirt consists in the special
means employed to cause the waist por-
ton to fit snusiv in either a raised or
lowered position. This is accomplished by
the aid of a series of spring-a ctua ted hing
ell Jaws. an illustration OF whitI1i is SHOWN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Editor BiDb's Lament.

Editor Bihh has suffered so severely
during the past week from a deep cold
and cough that he has hardly been able
TO so TO his Office TO do any Journalistic
work. Up to date not a single girl Of the
town has sent in a card of sympathy.
Editor Bib begins to see now why he
can't he elected to the Legislature or the
Convention. lie is not popular with the
girls, you see.-Louisa News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Labor-Suyiug Kitchen UtcnsiI.

The accompanying picture shows a new
sy-patentsd machine wiliIIl may be OF
use in kitchens Wtlore a saving of time is
an item 10 be considered 1t does away
with the necessity for beating eggs cake,
dCus;l etc, with the hands, employing
in lieu thereof a foot-pow=r machine,
which is provided with Il flexible whipper
carving shaft. by means Of wulch the ag!-
tation o: the eggs and ether ingredients
Of a cake may be properly effected. There
is ais, q supporting shelf, so mount
ed that It may be used to adjust dish
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
One oftlic Bidders.

Mr.. w. n. Bowman, representing the
Stewart Works of Cincinnati is in the
city at Murphy's.
His firm is IN active bidder FOR the con-
tract for erecting the new jail He has
with him several plans for the proposed
structure each OF them coming within the
appropriation recommended by the
Finance Committee.
Mir. Bowman is q, most pleasant gentle
man and has already made many friends
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Give Them More Room.

The crowded condition or the peniten-
tiary has become disgrace to the State.
The Legislature ought to enlarge the
buildings as soon as possible. The con-
victs, whose labors are bringing in a
handsome revenue to the State every
year. should be treated humanely and
with some regard to decency.-O Orange
Observer. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
A Mute Marriage.
Special Dispatch to The Times,

BRISTOL VA. Jan. 17-NIr Basil D.
Scott, wealthy citizen of Kentucky,
and Miss AIolie Pendleton, of Bristol
were married this afternoon. Rev Job
Turner of Stanton, Va. officiating The
ceremony was performed with symbols.
the minister. the bride and groom all be-
ing deaf muteS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
PROPERTIES CONDEMNED.
in the Proceedings File
Their Reports.

ASGI pIAS.
The reports of the commissioners in the
condemnation proceedings have been filed
in the Hastings Court of the city of
Richmond condemning certain land own
ed by the following parties, to be used by
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany, the Richmond. Petersburg and
Carolina Railroad Company, Richmond
Traction Company. and Seaboard Air
Line Railway Company:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
VS.. 7. IT. Huntington; Same VS.. A. v. II.
Same VS.. same; Same VS.. Michael Muir
ply; Same VS.. Daniel Mcnamara & ais.
Same VS. C. II. West: Richmond. Peters
burg and Carolina Railroad Company VS..
George P. Haw. trustee, &C.; Same VS..
John OtBrien: Same VS.. Catherine
Browns heirs; Same VS.. Peter Paul &
ais: Same VS.. George T.. Hill; Richmond
Traction Company vs.. L. T. Murphy; Sea-
board Air Line Railway vs.. Eliza john.
son. Mary Ann Scott and Martha Jane
johnson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18

LEAVES CHESAPEAKE AND O1tiO
DEPOT-BROAD-STR
STATION.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JAN. 10. 1851
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
3:2O A. NJ. DAILY, tor Petersburg. Hen
derson, and all intermediate local
points. This train makes close con-
nection at Ridgeway Junction with
through train Tor Raleigh. Atlanta,
and all points South and Southwest.
and runs through daily TO Durham.
c:4o 2. NJ .DAILT, for Petersburg. Ra-
leigh. Columbia, Savannah. Jack;
sonville, Tampa. Key West and all
Florida points. This train runs
through solid to Jacksonville.
I0:4O 2. NJ. DAILY. for Petersburg, Ra--
- leigh. Charlotte; Atlanta. Mont,
all points South and Southwest.
This train carries through Sleeper
for Atlanta. Columbia, Savannah.
T iasfssHy ARh f7d ;1 Richmond.
90 sonvilie. SAVANNAH columbia. Ra-l
sonyil,e. savannah Columbia. At
lanta. Charlotte. Raleigh. Peters
burg and all points South and
Gle p. NJ, DAILY. from Henderson. Pc
tersburg. and all local intermediate
stations. From Durham daily, ex-
cept Sunday.
For 1urthe- information. tickets. Pull
man and Sleeping-car reservations. rates.
maps and schedules. apply to any agent
OF the SEABOARD AIR LINE RAIL-
WAY or to c. w. Morris, Depot Ticket
Agent. Broad-street Station chesapeake
and Ohio Depot. the Richmond Transfer
Company, sos East Main Street. or the
Jefferson Hotel II. p. SMITH,
District Passenger Agent.
E. ST. JOHN, S36 E. Main st.
". p. & Gen. Man. r. Ell. BUNCH.
General Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
LOCAL COMP ANY
TO FIGHT BELL
Viii Oppose Proposition to Grant
Franchise.
THE CoUNCILMEN INTERVIEWED.
Think Ordinance Will BE Passed,
but That Maximum and Minis
mum Rates Will BE
FIXED.
THE COUNCILMEN INTERVIEWED.

There Will unquestionably be a hot
fight over the proposition to grant the
Southern Bell Telephone Company a
franchise to do business in Richmond.
1t is a fact well known that the COM
rany is still operating here, but without
the authority of the City Council. Its
franchise expired a few years ago, but
the company claimed the right under
the United States statutes to continue to
do business in Richmond The suit OF
the city against the company is still
pending in the United States Supreme
Court, and the litigation may so on for
several years.
WANTS 10 Mako TERMS.
The Bell Company is now anxious to
end the matter by making terms with the
city, by securing u franchise. Several
Councilmen were seen yesterday and they
were nearly all of the opinion that an
ordinance would be passed granting the
franchise asked for, but that Il minimum
and a maximum rate of charges would be
fixed.
In other words, it is proposed to pro-
tect the rival company by preventing the
Bell from making the rates 50 low as to
drive it out of business, ana the deSlsnd-
ton of maximum charges will be for the
purpose of protecting the patrons against
exorbitant rates in the event the Bell
Company should get a monopoly OF the
business.
The ordinance that will be offered will
first go to the Street Committee and that
BODY will have the counsel of the city
engineers and city attorney. 1t Will then
have to pass both branches of the CITY
Council and receive the approval of the
Mayor before it can become operative.
TO FIGHT II.
The Richmond Telephone Company VIII
fight the proposition to allow this COM
psnv TO do business here. Richmond
CAPITAL established and has supported the
local corporation and it is claimed that
it would be a great hardship upon those
people now, afte;. the city has been I'M
able to drive the Bell Company out, to
allow that corporation to do business
when in all proba b!lity the city Will soon
win its case in the courts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
THE TIMES: RICHMOND VA FRIDAY. JANUARY Is: 1901:

of 10000. It was the largest rat seen in
this section for seve.;h y'ea.s.-Buena
Vista Advocate 49,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18

LEAVE RICHMOND OAILE. BYRD
STREET STATION.
900 A. NJ. NORFOLK LIMITED. Arriys
at Norfolk 1l:20 a. NJ. Stops only
at Petersburg, Waverly and SUI
folk Second-class tickets not &C
e:05 a. NJ, THE CHICAGO EXPRESS,
and Gnicago. Buffet Par!or, Car
Petersburg to Roanoke. Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke to Columbus; also.
for Bristol. Knoxville and Chatta-
nooga. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke 10
s:15 +. h N, oCEAN SHORE LIMITED.
Arrive Norfolk a:3o z. NJ. stops
only at Petersburg. Naveriy, oui.
6:57 2. NJ, for Suffolk Norfolk and in
1e1nedlate stations. Arrives az
Norfolk at 10:iO z. NJ.
$40 P. NJ. Tor Lynehbnrs and Roanoke n1s tb
ington and Chattanooga Limited.
Pullman Sleepers Lynchburs to
Memphis and New Orleans. CAFE.
Parlor and Observation Car Rad
f9Ed TO At ITALIA Ala pnlim man
Lyncnbu1g. Berths ready for occn-
pancy at $50 T. NJ. Also, Pullman
Sleeper Petersburg and Roanoke,
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
burg and the, West daily a. 4, 5s5 4 n. n:
East at Ito A. NJ, II :42 A NJ and 500
Office: No sss Main Street:
City Pass and Ticket Agent.
District Passenger Agent.
W. B. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Mr.. Hughes No Better

The condition of Mr.. W. Clifton Hughes
was no better yesterday. Eie is gradual
~ sinking, and his death may occur at
any time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
Speaking of Rats.

Speaking OF rats. the Paper Company
have one that Is valued at $4,000. Said
IS rat got into their paper chine Wednes-i
day night and DANA ed It TO the amount
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
- Old Dominion
] &Steamship Co.
Daily Line for New York. the Mort
and East
FROM RICHMOND.

PASSENGERS can leave DAILY, ex-
cept Sunday, at $500 a. NJ. via e. and o.
Ry or 500 y. NJ and SO z. Al. via n.
and w. Ry., connecting at Norfolk with
direct steamers sailing same day, 600
P. NJ
Storage passengers can leave by aux
F,riday. sailing from Rockets at 5 P. NJ,
and changing to mainline ship at Nor
folk.
FREIGHT for all northern. eastern
and foreign ports received and forwarded
daily. except Sunday, at company,s
wharf Rockets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18

Mr.. Aaron J. Piatt is sick with grip
at his home, No. 216 North Eighth Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
FROM NEW YORK.

PASSENGERS can leave DAILY, ex-
cept sunday, from company's pier, No. ~
North River, at 500 p. NJ, for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk, connecting with
and O. and N. and W. trains for
Richmond.
FREIGHT received and forwarded
daily, except Sunday.
'Tickets on sale at companys5 office. 1912
East Main Street, Richmond Transfer
o,nmpany, sos East Main Street; Jefferson
Hotel, c. and and r. and p. depots.
richmond. baggage checked through to
Ct For further information apply to
~ JOHN F. MAYER, Agent.
1912 East Main Street, Richmond, Va.
General Offices: 81 Beach Street, corner
West Street, New York. N i.z.
= = III BROWN.
WALKER, Gen. Pass. Agent.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
DANGEROUS NAN.

The question Was not Harris 4 danger
Gus, desperate man. asked by Mr. Nc
llwaine. was objected to, and ruled out
After considerable discussion he was al
lowed TO ask Justice: II Harris dld not
gamble with cards Tor money and Ii he
was, not known 10 be . skllful mani
-,,,Iato- win, ca-ds?' Justice replied:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
THE ROW.

II S Iagar testified to being present
when the row started. but he left when
he saw there would be a fight, and was
j square away when he heard shots ilred.
J. r. Justice, in cross examination gave
in the main the same evidence he dld
before the coroner's jury (Which was
published in fun in The Times the day ii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
THE PETERSBURG
MURDER TRIAL
FL. A, Pape Arraigned for Killing
Richard H, Harris.
THE EVIDENCE PARTLY TAKEN.
Able Counsel Employed and tho Case
VIII BE Closely Fought at Every
Sten-Long-Bistanc Phone
10 Richmond.
The EVIDENCE PARTLY TAKEN,
,snnclal Dispatch 80 The rlnes.l

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan He. j. a.
Tape. who shot and killed Richard II.
Harris, in This city in the room over
Robinson's bar-room on Lombard Street,
on the morning of December 18TH, 1900, is
now on trial in the Hustinss Court.
Papc's father is with him. His counsel
Is State Senator W. B. McIlwaine, The
Commemorative Attorney, r. II, Mann,
Ir., Is assisted in the prosecution by W.
p. McKenncy Little difficulty was ex-
periencod IN securing a. jury.
THE JURY.
Just before adjournment for recess this
afternoon the following were sworn in
Is Jurors:
George II. Brown. James f. Campbell,
Willis H. HaIniin, j. Richard Manson,
waverIy G. Owen, ID. Wilmur Orr, T. o.
Strailrnan, Petric w. Alfriend L. Stan
ley Beckwith. Jr., Harry Bcasley. Cicero
NJ King. w. W. Presson. After the jury
was sworn a recess was taken until $50
O'Clock.
When court resumed its session this
afternoon Dr. Osborne and DR.. Booth
were the first TO testify. They only told
OF the bullets course and cause of death.
Harris being dead when they reached
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-18
S. a.. 1 i. ~.

LEAVES CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
-BROAD-STREET
STATION.
The sun., 1901-04-19
ANOTHER RAILROAD VICTIM.
Byron v. Smith Killed by Royal
Blue Express Train.
Was Performing His Duty as Yard
master at East Junction When
the Accident Occurred.

Royal Blue Express train No. 512
struck and instantly killed Byron ".
Smith, aged 46 years of No. 1913 Linden
street, near Elsmere. about o'clock
yesterday morning. Mr.. Smith was
night yardmaster at the Baltimore &
Ohio freight yard at East Junction and
was performing his duties at the time
Of the accident.
He was standing on the east bound
track taking the numbers of freight
ears in the yard and the noise of a
west bound freight train prevented him
from hearing the express and he un-
consciously stepped in front of it.
He. was struck by the pilot Of the
locomotive and carried about 200 feet
from where the accident occurred
The train was stopped as soon as pos
Siblc and the body was taken to Della
ware avenue station. Coroner FricI
was notified and had the remains re
, moved to the morgue.
Mr.. Smith had been in the service OF
the company since 1886 and for over /.
years was night yardnmster at Eas
Junction. A wife and two grown child
rem survive him.
The sun., 1901-04-19
TOO MANY ON JURY LIST.
The Jury Boxes Have Been Ordered
Back to Levy Court a Second Time.

1t was discovered yesterday that more
than the required number Of names had
been placed in the jury boxes. In the
grand jury boxes, which should have 100
names, there are about 119, and in the
petit jury boxes, which should have
300 names, there are 30S. Chief Justice
Lore in speaking of the subject yester-
day afternoon said it was. best to have
just the right number.
The jury boxes had been locked up
by President John Lynn at II o'clock
Wednesday morning. 1t was then sup
posed that the lists were all right and
that nothing would prevent the immedi-
ate drawing Of the panels for the May
term of court. That was the second
handling of the boxes, for in March, the
month prescribed by law, that body had.
50 it was supposed, completed the lists.
But il was learned that the grand jury
list was short and the boxes were sent
back to have the error corrected. Then
it was discovered that the petit list was
short and back went the petit boxes.
The members of the Levy Court had
some disagreement over whether the
new members should be allowed to put
names on the list. The names were fin
ally placed in the box with the result
that there We're too many Of them.
The sun., 1901-04-19
ROBERT COWAN DEAD.
Stricken With Apoplexy and Died
on Way to Hospital.

Robert Cowan of Chester, Pa, died
suddenly yesterday morning of apoplexy,
while on the way to the Delaware Hos
pital in the Phoenix Ambulance. Cowan
was formerly of this city and was here
yesterday on a visit. Shortly before
noon he went into the saloon at No. Z
East Fourth street, which is kept by
Thomas Carney, TO see Il friend who
was there, and while talking was
stricken and dropped to the floor.
The Phoenix Ambulance was sum
moncd but before the ambulance could
reach the hospital Cowan died. The
body was taken to the morgue and
Coroner Frck will hold an inquest.
Deceased was 65 years of age and for
many years lived in Wilmington. For
some time he had been making his home
II Chester. He was well-known dane.
ing master and member of the Della
ware Fire Company. His wife survives
him.
The sun., 1901-04-19
WAS MCCORMICK HERE.
Henry B. Duncan Believes He Fed
the Boy.
Lad With Five Men Applied for
Something to Eat-Police
Notified.

Henry Il. Duncan, the hardware man.
Of this city. who lives on Il farm near
Shellpot notified the police yesterday
afternoon that II boy whom he believes
10 be Willie Mccormick who was stolen
from his home II Highbridg". New York.
sometime ago. was at his place yester-
,lay. MIR. Duncan did not see the boy
but the members of his family who hal
,een the picture of the missing lad in
the newspapers, said the resemblance
was great.
Mr.. Duncan was in bed at the time
and when h. was aroused the boy had
departed. The women of the house
were So impressed that fhey had Mr..
Duncan come 10 thic city and i"t:fy ,hr
police.
According to his story the boy applied
y the Duncan house for something to
rat. 1',' women, as soon as they saw
him, thought he was McCOimitk k. \
oored man followed him after he left
he house and saw him joined 10y five
nen. They were all well dressed AMI
wo wore light fedora hats. When last
cen they were travelling toward Ches-
ter.
The police are not inclined to think
hat the boy was Willie Mccormick.
They argue that If he was being lirl
or Il ransom or revenge he would moi
~ cartcd around the country and sent
to houses TO beg for something to eat
The sun., 1901-04-19
COOPER--CRAWFORD.
Pretty Wedding on East Sixth Street
Last Night.

Miss Carrie Cooper, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry II. Cooper, and Leon
ard Crawford, one of the instructors at
the Ferris Industrial School, were mar
ricd last night at the residence Of the
brides parents, No. 429 East Sixth
street. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. j. ID. G. Hanna, now of West
Chester, but formerly of this city. The
bridesmaid was Miss l.. Gertrude
Cooper, sister Of the bride. The groom
was attended by William ]. Gilling. The
,lshers were s. Golford Cooper, brother
of the bride, and J. Henry Hemmons.
Miss Emma Saxton played the wedding
march.
About one hundred guests were pres
ent at the ceremony and the reception
which followed.
The bride was attired in white satin
Persian gown trimmed with Duchess
lace. She carried large bouquet of
brides roses. Miss Gertrude Cooper
wore a white organde costume trimmed
with chiffon and lace. In her hand she
held a bunch of AIarchel Neil roses.
The parlOrs were decorated with
palms. smilaX and white carnations.
The sun., 1901-04-19
DOVER MAN
IS MISSING
Police Searching for Alexander M.
DAILY.
MAY BE IN PHILADELPHIA
Local Authorities Were Not Notified
fills Disappearance but Quaker
City Detective Tried All
Day to Find Him.
NAY BE In PHILADELPHIA
Speciol TO The sun.

Special to j ne gun. .
philadelphia, April 1S.-The police
here are searching the city from one
end TO the other for Alexander nj. DAILY
.,f Dover who is missing from his home,
While the police on every district are
looking for him Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
scott friends OF the DAILY family, are go
ing from place to place conducting a
search on their own behalf. Although
word of the disappearance was tele-
graphed to this city today, it is not
losiiiyrly known that he came here.
Drirctive Allmendinger has been to
every hospital and other places where
il was thought the man might be found.
Mr.. DAILY is one of the most prominent
men in Dover. AT the last election he
was Il candidate for Congressman for
tho long term on the Democratic ticket.
lie practices law at his home. AL
though young men he has always
taken prominent part in politics. He
is also well-known in social circles III
Kent county.
IT could not be learned from the police
officials when Mr.. DAILY left home. His
friends say that he frequently visits
Philadelphia and for that reason word
was sent here for the officials to be
on the lookout for him.
1t was feared he was taken sick on
the street and became bewilderea. The
search will be continued until some trace
of the missing man in found.
NOT REPORTED HERE.
Captain Kane last eve1ing sid that
he had received no repoft Of Mr.. Daly's
disappearance.
The sun., 1901-04-19
w, G T. U. Convention.

The Womans Christian Temperance
Union of New Castle county held its
fourteenth annual convention at Della
ware City yesterday. About 65 dele
gates from all parts of the county We're
in attendance.
The morning session was opened at
$50 o'clock with devotional services
after which the meeting was called to
order by the president, Mrs. NJ. ).
Cranston. Miss Laura Schunder of Del
aware City made the address of wei
come and the response was made by
Mrs. l.. w. Emerson of this city.
The annual election Of officers resulted
as follows: County president, Mrs. ). b.
Donnell of Newark; vice president, Mrs
NJ. S. Cranston of Newport; secretary
Mrs. Marguerite Green Of Wilmington
and treasurer, Mrs. Adda Quigley.
The feature of the evening session was
an address on w. G. Il. U. work by
Mrs. ella A. Boole, of New York.
The sun., 1901-04-19
SITE FOR STEEL PLANT.
Syndicate Headed by H. G. Fricke and
H. G. Morse Purchase Property.

If the plans said to have been per-
fected are carried out New Jersey will
have on the banks of the Delaware
river in the near future one of the larg
est steel plants in the country. The
syndicate back of the movement com
posed mainly Of Pittsburg and Youngs-
town, Ohio, steel men, is said to have
completed negotiations for the purchase
of tract of land of over $50 acres near
Billingsport. There, at point where
Mantua Creek joins the Delaware river
great forging plant will be located
and IL settlement built for the accommo-
dation of the hundreds of employees that
will be required. This plant will he Il
feeder to the New York Shipbuilding
Company below Kaign's Point.
Inquiry at the plant of the New York
|Shipbuiding Company verified the per-
Sistent rnmors that have been afoat re-
ating to the proposed steel industry on
the Delaware river. 1t is said author
itatively that III. G. Fricke, the Pitts
burg steel magnate, is at the head of
the syndicate, and that with him are as
sociated President Morse of the New
York Shipbuilding Company, formerly
Of this city, and several Pittsburg and
Youngstown steel men. 1t was said
that plant similar to that proposed
would be OF inestmable value to the
lshipbuilding company, as it would afford
an easy means of securing the heavy
forgings required in the construction OF
large vessels.
1t is said that the purchase price fol
the tract of land. most OF which is now
Il a.
completed. will furnish work for fully
a thousand men.
Congressman III. G. Loudenslager, who
is resident of Paulsboro. n. j., yes
terday confirmed the report that a great
steel-making plant is to be established
on the Delaware river at that point