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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Life's Average,

I never talk Philosophy
Like Pesstnlists. an such
Who try to make a Teller think
That Life amt nothin' much.
guess there never wuz a spot
Where shadders didn't fan;
But shadder's jest the other sac
o. sunshine, after all,
An there amt no use in tunllh
When the world seems out o gear
Fer music's always III the ar
An love, an song, an cheer
Jest keeps a feller's spirits up
An kinder makes him glad
An. come what will. he's pouno -
think
Life amt so awful bad.
Sometimes teller has ter weep,
Sometimes he has ter laugh;
The badders an the sunshine mix,
lest kinder half an halt
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
A J In Brown Memcato.
Editor of The Times:

Edltor OF The Times:
Sr,-The interest that is now being dis
played in John Browns raid induces me
to speak of an ambrotype taken IN
Charlestown at the time of his execu-
ton. 1t consists Of five gentlemen in
uniform. Judge, then Colonel S. Bassett
French. who was aid to Governor wise,
and General William B. Taliaferro are
seated and behind them stand o. Jen-
nings Wise. the Governors son, and two
others of whose identity l am uncertain.
would be glad if any one has a dupli-
cate picture if he would publish the
names.
MRS. HELEN BLAND FRENCH
Richmond, Va, Dec, IS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Ambulance Gel S.

Only three calls We're registered at the
City Hospital yesterday, the first being
10 the Trigg Shipyards, where w. r.
entry. who was injured by a fall. was
treated and left.
The second call was to No. Q East Ca
nal Street. where Lcttie Brittin tcolored)
was slightly scalded by an overturned
pot of coffee.
At $50 last night James Day. a ne
gro hackman. who was cut by William
Anderson (colored) in a street fight, was
treated at the Second Station. HIS
wounds We're very slight.
DR.. Harrison was on duty yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
BUTTED HEADLIGHT OUT.
Negroes Head Coldes With a hlain>Street

There have been many stories of the
indestructibility of a negros head and
its triumph in numerous contests, but a
new story is now added.
This particular negro has the distinc-
ton of butting the headlight out of a
street-car with no apparent jar to his
system.
The negro was walking toward q, Main
Street car of the Passenger and Power
Company, near Nineteenth and Main
Streets. to the side of the tracks, when
suddenly he staggered Immediately in
front of the car, which was moving az
fair speed
Notorman Tinsey in charge of the car,
applied the brakes, but not before tha
fender struck the negro cutting his feet
from under him and sending him head
foremost into the headlight. and there
followed an eclipse.
The man was unhurt and as he walked
away said that he was not drunk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Norfolk Election Gases.
Especial Dispatch to The Times).

NORFOLK. VA, Dec. 2S.-The trial of
Messrs. Fearear, Hyslop and frower.
charged with the commission of fraud at
the November election. which was in
progress yesterday before Police Justice
TAYLOR was resumed to-day and now
threatens to outlast tire week. The di-
rect examination of witnesses 1or the
prosecution was completed mis- morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Final Tria. Of the B;Gd.c.
(By Associated Press.)

tBE AsSpclate1 ErtsS.l
BEAUFORT. S. c.. Dec 2S.-The finat
acceptance trial OF the torpedo-hoat Bid
die occurred off Hilton Head to-day rms
officers will go TO Washington tomorrow
and make an official report. 1t is 1mpos-
sibIe to obtain here information as to
the result The weather conditions We're
entirely favorable to-the trial
The monitor Puritan was reported otE
the Bar this morning bound here Tor WIN
ter gunnery practice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
POSTOFFlCE REPORT.
Business Greatly Increased at the Sub
stations

BUSINESS Greatly lacreased at the Sub
stations.
The most important and distinguishing
feature of the report of the postoffice
business for the year 1901, which is being
compiled by the cashier OF the office. Mr.
William Mckim Marriott, is the remark
able increase in the receipts of the sub
stations in the city. Stations A and B
show the greatest advance, one exceeding
$4,000 and the other going over S12,000
This shows the sub-stations in Rich
1nond to be not only great conveniences
to the public hut proves the saying in
postoffice circles that the more mail ia
cilities given the people the more they
will use them.
In business these stations surpass many
of the larger towns in Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
NELL CROPSEY
WAS MURDERED
Continued From First Pase.)

Wilcox on charge of murder in the hrsc
degree Mr. Cropsey promises to assist.
Prosecutor Ward says another military
company has been sent for. and that tho
committee has gone in the rain tor
twenty-niIe ride after evidence.
After the funeral at the Metnodist
Church here Sunday the remains Will be
forwarded to New Utrecht Dutch Church
burying-ground. Thirtieth Ward. Brook
Iyn, where they will arrive 1ussoaSs
morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Reserves Ordered Ont.

Especial Dispatch TO The Tlmes.}
RALEIGH, n. c., Dec 2S.-Governor
Aycock has ordered the Elizabeth city
Naval Reserves to hold themselves SUP
fect to the orders of Sheriff Grondy. 1
Pasquotanl county. to protect WILCOX
the young man suspected Of Ms murder
OF nellie Cropsey, from violence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Concert for the Poor.

The inmates of the City Hospital were
entertained last night at the hospital by
an elaborate musical progra NINE, which
was carefully arranged by Superintendent
Davis and the ladies who have Interested
themselves in making Christmas week
pleasant for the city's poor. The music
was genuinely enjoyed by the inmates,
and their evening was made one OF real
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Miss crum3 Improving.

Miss Emily Crump is yet Q patient at
the Old Dominion Hospital, but is rapidly
recovering from her recent injuries ana
VIII proba bly, leave the hospital IN a shoS'
while.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Dolphin Still at Old Point.
pr Associated rress.l

lBy Associiteu I'r"ssJ
NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Dec. .S-Ihe
Dolphin, with the Roosevelt party ahoaro,
&c living OF the fiygeia Hotel. at Old
Point Comfort, and will not start UP the
Potomac before morning. owing TO stormy
conditions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
DEATHS
PARKER

suddenly. at 1890 Sat-
urday night. December 2Sth. JAMES w.
PARKER, in the fifty-third year OF his
age.
Funeral arrangements later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
a Limited flushness.

This is the time when dull distress
Must yield to song and joke.
You feel d flush Of happiness,
But otherwise you're broke.
Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
William H. Murdaugd.

NORFOLK. VA, Dec 2S.-Captain VIII
liam H. Murdaugh died this evening at
Portsmouth, his birthplace, aged a years.
He was a very prominent man mere
atouts, and only recently retired from
active business He was appointed
nidshipman by President Tyler. IN lS4l
and resigned a lieutenancy in the navy
to accent a similar commission under
tho lC,onfederacy. He was a member OF
tho c,rinnel Arctic Relief Expedition ana a
Mexican war veteran. He was never mar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
John Falls.
fsnecial Dispatch to The

Especial Dispatch to The I1mes.J
ROANOKE, VA, Dec. 2s.-John rams
for twelve years section foreman on the
Norfolk and Western died at CloVeroaie
today from catarrh of the stomach. aged
q He leaves a wife and twelve children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
r mink taffeta. wit

white organdy over pink taffeta. with
Mr. Boyce Miller, V. P. 1.
Stays: Messrs. Scog Cox. Grogue
Johnson, j r. Johnson, Jr.. B. Moonaw,
f. G.. Dunlllee, and Lynn Walters.
Refreshments were served at the Hotel
Judkins in grand style.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
viii Combine Plants.
Try Associated Press.

(By Associated PressO
CHATTANOOGA, TENN Dec. S--Ihs
Richmond Hosiery Mills Company has
purchased outright the Ococee and Ma
thfas-Davis Hosiery Mills. The thres
plants will be combined into one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
BY the Ways!de.

Not famous forever
In story and song
Just humble ana thankful
The bright way along.
No voice TO acclaim us
Where proud hearts may beat
Just doing our duty
And finding it sweet!
70 Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Deaths In kockbridge.
(Snec;al Dispatch to The Time!

Especial Dispatch to The Times.O
LEXINGTON, VA, Dec 2S.-Miss Mary
Davidson, daughter of late Colonel L. C..
Davidson, died to-day at the nome OF her5
amt Mrs. Jacob Arnold, near Natural
bridge. Miss Davidson was trained
n,,rea a nd; volunteered during the Span
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
ish war to nurse yellow fever patients

ish war to nurse yellow fever patients
at Hampton. Va.
She was about % years OF age
Miss Kate Brown died suddenly TINS
morning while carrying a plate or oreau
TO the breakfast table at the home o.
her sister, Mrs. William MckeeVer, OIL
Lexington.
The funeral of Charles w. Markil, OF
Baltimore, son of f. A. Markli, OF Lex
ington. who died at a hospital near bal
t,more Wednesday, took place this after
noon from the Baptist Church lie was
engineer on the Baltimore and ONO KAT
road. Ten ye;es ago, when appointed en-
eineer at the age of twenty-fou1, NC
was the youngest engineer IN the com
pany's service His father, one orother
and three sisters survive.
Dr.. John R. Wood.
(special Dispatch to The Timcs.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. December
2s.-Dr. John R. Wood. prom,
nent Republican politician and chairman
of the County Republican Committee.
died this morning at Whitehall: aged
about sixty He was educated at the
University of Virginia. :,
General Thomas L. Rosser VII! In all
probability be chosen county chairman.
Mrs. ontague Wocd,
Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
CJ1LPEPER, VA, Dec. &.-Nrs. Mon
tague Wood. of Culpeper, formerly MISS
Anna Bell Knox. of Fredericksburg. dled
at Red Springs, N. c., at the residence
of her son-in-law. Mr.. James Williams,
in the sixty-second year of her age. she
was a near relative of the well known
Gordon-Knoy family OF Fredericksburg
and Baltimore. She will be buried to-mor
tt,rc CT Ia
row afternoon at 2 o'clock by the sac u
her husband at the home place, in this
tv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29

Miss Annie Childress. pale gray taffesa,
yiolats. with Mr. joe Bryant, VsP. |.
Miss Bessie Elicit white organdy over
silk with Mr.. Harry C. Elicit, Beclzley.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
JAPANESE VERY FRIENDLY.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 13.-Col. A. E.
Buck United States minister to Japan
on visit to his home in this city
declares himself out of party politics.
OF China he says:
IL am in no position to say what
ultimate outcome will be. II only
two, or even three powers we're con-
cerned they could get together and
arrive at some agreement. In Japan
the people and the government are
gratitied at the record of the Japanese
soldiers. Coming home.I met many
officers of various nationaltieS who
had been with the allies in China. All
were enthusiastic in praise Of the
Japanese troops.
"My stay in japan has been pleas.
ant. The Japanese are polite people
and are particularly friendly towards
Americans. There are few Americans
in Toxic, but in Yokohama there is a
colony of 400 foreigners, of whom a
good number are from the United
States. Since my appointment three
and half years ago the exports from
this country to japan have increased
enormously. This is particularly true
of cotton. Exports of cotton goods
have not been SO large principally due
to the fact that the Japanese are es-
tablishing cotton mills Of their own. !"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
SNOW BOUND
Northern New York in the
Grasp Of
A GREAT BLIZZARD
The Worst That Has Been
Seen For Years

Syracuse, N. Y. Feb. l3.--North-
ern and Central New York are feet
deep in the worst blizzard Of the win
ter and in some respects in recent
years Over a territory extending
from Rochester to Uiica and from
Watertown to Ithaca the wind is
blowing a gale, and while 1t is not ex-
ceedingly cold the fife snow driven by
the wind makes travelling exceedingly
dangerous. In the cities snow plowS
aud shovel gangs are keeping the
street car tracks in semi -passable con-
dition but in the country districts the
roads are drifted to such depths that
travel is practically impossible.
Specials to the Post-Standard from
outlying towns say that worse condi-
tons have never been known. In
some cases communication with other
villages by wire is entirely cut off.
In Cortland county drifts 20 feet
high are reported in the main roads
and travel is impossible. In the
northern counties the same story is
told.
Two freight trains on the New York
Central colided at Jordan yesterday
while the storm was at it's height.
The work OF clearing the tracks was
delay ed by the snow and before they
could be stopped the limited fast mail
from the east and passenger train
from the west crashed into the ob-
StructionS. Neither was seriously
damaged. Trains on all the roads are
hours late
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
THE MESSAGE
Mayor Aersey is Pessi-
mistic in His Views
SPRING water MEN
And the School Commission.
ers Escsps Untouched

A document purporting to be the
Mayors Message, forty page pamph.
let, is all printed and will be distri.
buted this afternoon. 1t is under.
stood that 1t was printed in Mont.
pelier.
On the title page is the quotation
~, too, have fought with the beasts
at Ephesus" The reading matter in
the document is decidedly rich, es-
pecially to those fully acquainted with
the workings of the city government
during the past year. Every one who
has opposed some pet project gets a
blow straight from the shoulder. The
mayor "rips up" every department.
and every person who has not believed
as he has, so you see almost every
body gets hit. The water departm ent,
the board Of aldermen, the city clerk,
and even the newspapers get it "rubbed
in" to them In a m st artistic, highly
edifying dime novel style. 1t is
safe to say that this last etfusion from
The Hermt of Maple Grove will be
long pre- served in the homes Of the
peuple O Barre as an example of
"Hersey' literature. No need for
anyone in Barre to take Puck Or
Judge SO long as Harvey Hersey con.
descends to write for their amuse
ment. 1t would take long study and
lots of space to do justice to the many
amusing things His Honor has writ
ten in his message, and we trust every
one who can possibly do so will secure
a copy of this unparalleled document.
1t will save you the price of funny
paper for long years to come.
His Honor not only makes words
say such funny things as would cause
horse to laugh, but his manipula-
tion Of figures also produce extremely
comical results, especially those relat-
ing to the reduction of the city debt.
AS might be expected, His Honor pats
the Spring Water men on the back, in
fact they seem to be the only real nice
people in the city, judging from his
message. His Honor may have ex-
pressed few good ideas in The report,
but they are so deeply buried in"mud"
that IT is hard to find them.
His little blank. verse p( EN- on
"Newspaper Contempt of Court" is
Of such quality that he should have
40 trouble in getting appointed poet
laureate to the King of the Cannibals.
1t will be noticed, by referring to the
message, that His Honor, in addition
to the Spring Water men, thought
that Plof. Mathewson and the School
Commissioners were rather decent pc J.
pie, but we hope our readers will not
lay up anything against these people
on this account, as they were undouot'
edly innocent of any collusion with
His Honor, and did not know he was
going to damn them by his praises.
Our readers would undoubtedly like
to have the NE e,sage reproduced in its
entirety 10 our ,lunns, but after con
sulting the best legal authority, we
have decided not to publish much of
the matter in the message.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
CLAN GORDON CELEBRATION

The celebration by Clan Gordon
No. ~ o. S. c., In honor OF having
reached the 400 mark in membership,
was held In Miles hall last night with
at attendance Of about $50 members,
their wives and sweethearts.
The rendition of the program for the
evening began ab 1ut 8 o'clock with
an overture by Bruce's orchestra. The
speech Of welcome was made by Chief
Joseph Graham. after which a male
quartet sang "Ye Banks and Braes o.
Bonnie Doom The next number
was song "Those Bonny Blue Eyes,"
by Miss Louise Mckenzie. Royal
Deputy VIM. Mcdonald made few
remarks and introduced Royal Secre.
tary Peter Kerr Of Boston, who in
few we'll chosen words presented Clan
Gordon with the $50 volumes If the
works of standard authors presented
by the Royal Clan to the Clan making
the largest net gain in membership
during the past six months. Chief
Graham accepted them In behalf of
Clan Gordon,
A song, "The Clansmen," was then
given by John Anderson. Mi EN-.
ma Phillips sang "Coming Thro' the
Rye" after which the Rev. Thomas
Mitchell made a few remarks for the
good of the order, recommending
among other things, a gymnasium.
Next came asong by Edward Mitchell,
followed by reading entitled, "Sandy
and His Ferntickles" by Miss Lizzie
Kynoch. A male quartette sang
'The Old Oaken Bucket" after
which refreshments of tea and coffee,
cake and sandwiches, we're passed
around by the committee. Dancing
followed, the music being furnished
by Bruce's orchestra.
Between dances there were songs
by Messrs. David Wylle, Geo Murray,
Geo. Troup, and Duncan Mcmillan
The dance broke up at late hour, all
having enjoyed one of those most
pleasant evenings which an entertain
ment under the auspices of Clan Cor
don always inSureS.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
WEDDING AT ROYALTON
ESPECIAL TO TELEGRAM

Royalton, Feb. 13. A very pretty
wedding took place here at noon yes
terday when Miss Lucia Denison, dau-
ghter Of Mr. and Mrs William Skin
ner was united in marriage to Mr..
Nelson Merrick Gay of Boston. The
cerem my was performed at st. Paul s
church by the Rev. E. H. Randall Of
PUultney
The Rev. Mr.. Randall was assisted
by the Rev. Charles H. Wells of Bur.
linlton. The maid Of honor was Miss
Eunice Denison of Randolph and the
groomsman was Parker Gardner Of
Burlington.
The bride was clad in a gown Of
white silk trimmed with liberty silk,
and carried white roses, the gift Of
the groom. The maid of honor wore
white muslin trimmed with lace,
large black picture hat, and carried
red roses. The organist was Miss Bur-
ton OF Lebanon, N. Fl. The ushers
we're Me>srs r chmond and William
Skinner, brothers of the bride, John
Gay, a brother of the groom, and
Harold Fish of >oath Royalton. The
church was decorated with evergreen.
The ceremony was followed by re.
ceplion at the home of the parents
of the bridef where the bride and
groom We're assisted in receiving the
guests by Miss Denison and Mr.. Gar
diner, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, Miss Gay
and Mrs. John Gay. The house was
beautifully decorated with ferns and
freesias, smilay, pinks and white car
nations.
Mrs. A. W. Lyman and Mrs. Dora
Kendall presided at the tea and coffee
urns assisted by Mss Kathryn Deni.
son and Harold Fish who served ices,
salads. ETC., in the dining room.
The bride is popular young lady Of
this place and is the daughter OF a
well known business man and town
clerk.
The groom is widely known and has
many friends. He was formerly a
student of Goddard Seminary.
The happy pair left on the nom
train for an extended wedding trip.
They have the best wishes of a wide
circle Of friends.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
LEROY FITCH DEAD.

Leroy l. Fitch for alb ,ut two years
popular ticket agent at the Centlal
Vermont station, died Feb. 7th, at
Puerta de Luna, New Mexico. Mr..
Fitch will be well remembered here as
he left many friends when he went,
year ago last October TO New Mexico,
where he hoped to regain his lost
health. Ia his letter to his friends he
said that he was getting better con-
tinually and hoped next fall to be abe
to eturn to the railroad business. 1t
is rarely that one meets person of
more amiable and cheerful disposition
and one who would oner do kind
ness to friend If it we've 10 his power.
He will be mourned by large circle
of friends in this place.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
NoRTHFIELD WEDDING.

Northheld, Feb 13.-George Everett
Talbot Nnd Miss Elizab5 tn Boyd of
New Rochelle, N. Y, were married at
that place Saturday evening by Rev.
Fla her Kelley. The wedding was a
quiet one and witnessed only by the
near relatives OF the contracting par
ties. Among those present were Mr.
and Mrs. M. Ryan or New York city,
and the Misses Frances and Lorena
Talbot Of this place, sisters of the
groom. Mr.. Talbot grew to mamie Cd
in this place, graduated from the high
school and later from Norwich Univer-
sity, class OF '93. He now holds res
ponsible position with the Be:lin
Bridge Co., Berlin, Conn.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
WALLACE--TAPL[N

John L. Wallace, of REYNOLDS &
Son S hardware store. and Miss Mar,
Taplin, a sister Of Mrs. W. G Rev.
nuldS, and daughter of Ms NJ ]
Taplin, we're uuiled in marriage at 2
o'cl' OK yesterday Afternoon at the
home of the brides mother, No 8.
East street, Rev. Ellie X. NJ Jones
performing the ceremony. O,y a few
of tie near relatives of the contract
ing parties We're present. The pres
ents were numerous and costly. The
happy pair left on the o5 train yes
terday Afternoon for weeks stay in
Montreal. They will make their hou,
at Mrs. Tap ms on East street. Bolh
are we'll known and popular young
people. and they have the best wishes
of large circle Of friend.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
G. M, WILDS DYING.

Middebury, Feb. l3.-Ilun. G. M.
Wilds, who has been seriously i'll at
his home here for several weeks, is in
a very critical condition. There was
but little change in his condition to-
day, he being a trihe more comfort
able of the two. His physician ex-
presses slight hope tnat he may re-
cover, but pronounceS the disease
quick consumption. His family is
with him and are prepared Tor the
worst Mr.. Wi ds has been the at
torney of the Central Vermont lail-
way since its reorganization and be-
fore thai time was one Of the best
known law, ers of Addison county. He
has a very large acquaintance through
cut the state who will be sorry to hear
Of his misfortune.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-13
BOLD DEWET
Makes His Way Into Very
. Heart Of
CAPE COLONY
Beers Capture Cape Police
And Dragons

LGndon, Feb. 49, -- The following
special despatch was received today
from Pretoria:
Gen. Dewet crossed the Orange
river north or Norval's Pont Sunday
night, going in the direction of Phil
ipstown, Cape Colony. The British
are following.
Cape Town, Feb. 13.-Twenty sew
en- Austral lans, Cape police and dra-
goons, were captured bv Kruitzinger's
commando eight miles from Balas-
pruit FEB. 6, after a fight in which
three British and five Beers were
killed. The British were after wards
released.
Two hundred Beers are raiding the
Prince Albert district looting stores
and destroying orchards and gardens.
Several wele killed and wounded.
Seven British yeomanry, while Skin
mishing, were captured by COM
mando near Vryb which was fore
ed to retire
Piet DeWet has arrived in Cape
Town to engage the AfriAanders in
the peace movement.