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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
PETERSBURG GAS
WORKS ARE SOLD
Purchased by Party Of Philadelphia
Capitalists.
THE TRANSFER OF THE STOCK.
The Petersburg Banking and Trust
Company Act as Agent for Both
rites = Farmer Fined for
Cruelty TO /. Horse.
THE TRANSFER OF THE STOCK.
Special Dispatch to The Tines,

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 30.-The deal
in progress for several weeks between
Philadelphia capitalists and the Peters
burg Gas-Light Company for the rur-
chase of the Gas Works in this city, has
been made. The Banking and Trust Com
pany of this city has been selected as tn
agents OF both parties, and viii make tn
transfer. Over seven -eighths OF the ssoc
has already been deposited with sasa
company, and it is expected hat all OF
the stock VIII be deposited BY .Teheuary
18th.
The price paid for the stock was SO per
share. This is ST above par value.
THE NEW OWNERS.
The PenHsy wanna Syndicate, wnici, new
owns the Petersburg Gas WORKS. is the
same syndicate which recently acquired
the Gas Works in Staunton. Lynehburg
nnd several cities in Pennsylvania. There
are $40 shares IN the Petersburg Com
paly, par value So. The price paid was
$50.
The syndicate proposes TO reduce the
price OF gas from 81 10 $50 per thousand
feet, and make extensive improvements
to the plant.
John Il. Dunn Was president OF the Gas
Works Company. 1t was chartered 10
1913, and the plant built in 1870.
Mr.. James NJ. Titus died sIda.Lly this
morning at his home, 5l6 West High
Street. Mr. Titus was III Richmond yes
terday business. rie has been suffer-
Ing with throat trouble some time, bus
no serious results Were anticipated. Mr..
TITUS was the father of E, E. Titus,
: Tot nGer. of this city.
The funeral OF the late Mrs Penelope
Wescott took place this morning from the
home of her ge.anddaughter, Mrs. j. A.
Newsome, on West High Street Mrs.
Wescct was o. years ard days old,
Mrs. Sarah B. Rogerson, who suffered
a stroke OF paralysis last Saturday. died
at her home. on Market Street. this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
OPINION EXPECTED.
Supreme Court May Decide Giliigan's
Fate TO~Day.

The decision of the Supreme Court in
the. case of A. c. Giliegan VS.. the Com
monwealtlh is expected to-day.
The case was heard by the court a
,llonta ago, on a writ Of error fer a new
trial, the argument having been sub
urftted by Messrs. Coalter and Wise, for
the prisoner, and Acknowledgements Mon
tague, for the State. Two opinion days
have passed since the case was sieard, and
on both it was thought the courts de-
cisicn would be made known.
There is much interest in the decision
among the friends of Giiligan, and also
the public. as the circumstances and de-
tails of the famous trial are yet fresh III
the minds of all Giaiigan is now in the
peaitentiary under an eishteen-year SEN
fence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
Old Officers Chosen.

The meeting OF the stockholders of the
Columbian Building and Loan Association
was held a [ the Associations headquarters
yesterday The following directors were
reelected:
j. B. Pace, T. VIM. Pemberton w. S.
Eor;,es, 10 Lane Stern. J. D. Patton, j..
J. Montague. j. n. Cullingworth.
The directors afterwards met and re-
elected the following officers:
j. B. Pace, president; I. VIM. Pember-
ton, yice-presdent: 10. Lane Stern, gen
eral attorney: L. D. Aylett, secretary ana
treasurer; G. B. Mountcastle, assistant
secretary.
The Executive Committee is composed
of ]. e. Pace, T. VIM. Pemberton, Jo
Lane Stern.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
Concession Granted by Chesapeall
and Ohio Railway.

\ full attendance was present yes1er-
day morning at the meeting of the Grain
and Cotton Exchange.
The Trade was called together for the
purpose of considering the answer Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to a pc
tition made some time ago for smaller
storage rate A concession, satisfactory
and pleasing to the Trade, mas been
gralated
TIE Exchange has also asked the rail-
way company to make some alterations
in their grain elevator, looking toward
increased facilities for handling and stor-
ing the grain. BY complying with this re-
quest, the company would bring through
here a lot of the grain going other routes.
and would thus considerably increase the
volume of trade. It is thought tilat the
needed alterations will De made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31

and can only be suspended by d two
thirds vote. A roll call was demanded on
The resolution ami the vote on its adoD-
ton was - ayes 10 noes-AIessrs. BarEs-
dale, EggleSton and A1assie voting in the
negative
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
Protect Oyster Seed.

much interest IS bang manifested by
FISHERMEN in the meeting of the oyster
Planters OF the State at West Point on
the 5ttl OF Februagw.
The purpose of this meeting IS to or.
ganize a planters association for the di-5
rect; protection of seed oysters In James
river. MI planters ARD requested to at
tend the gathering. and any information
concerning it can be- obtained by address
ing Ogsternsen's ksoetatson, Box 12s.
Ny est Point II a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31

GENERAL LEGISLATION
Mr.. Glass again offered the resolution
adopted a few days ago by the Senate
relative 10 general Legislation. II provides
1Irat no general legislation shall be en-
tered upon where substantial opposition
exists This becomes a rule of the Senate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
ALEXANDRIA WEDDINGS.
st. Mary's Catholic Church the Scene
of Tive.

Special Dispatch to The rinesl
ALEXANDRIA. Va. Jan ae.-Mr-
Harry Moore. son OF City Councilman Al
Ian Moore. and Miss Simpson were mar
ried at the parsonage Of ST. Mary,s Cath,
ole Church by Rev II J. Cutla:-. and Mr..
Joseph Dessilva and Miss Mary Moore
were also married there tonight
Miss Bessie DeVaushan. daughter OF
Mr. Samuel DeVaughan. and Dir. William
Petry were quietly married ar the par
souase of Christ Episcopal Church to-
night By Rev Bergman Green
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
AI.ar.c Family.

Mr. j. D. Conael.ee. manager OF Hon.
w A. Jones farm. has one broad so-
which gave Birth to twenty-.hree pigs at
one litter. all OF which ware vel deasf-
oped.-Northe-n Neck News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
COLE-KIRkHAM.

The home of Mr. William &. Cole. on
Harrison Street, was the scene of quiet
marriage this afternoon at 80 o'clock
The contracting parties were Miss Ella
DromgooIe Kirkham and Mr.. Samuel
Drunmond Cole Mr.. Herbert Wyatt. of
this city, and Mr.. Eugene Higgins. of
Washington, ID. c.. preceded the bride
and groom as they entered the pariar-
Rev. B. F. Lipscomb, pastor of Washing
ton-street NJ. E. Church, ofticiated-
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. L. e.
Kirkham. formerly of Prince George
county. but now of this city The groom
is a native of this city, now living II
Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31
morning. She leaves six sons and three
daughters
FARMER FINED

Henry Heckler. farmer of Chesterfield
county, was fined 81 In the Mayors Court
this morning for leaving his horse tied to-
a post in the city for twelve hours with
out attention
Nine negroes were fined for being
caught gambling in a room rented by u
man named David Brown, for the pur-
pose of allowing gaming. Brown, the pro-
prietor. being fined So
Salem Mavsha. the Greek dry goods
merchant. left this morning for New
York, where he will be married to-mor-
ROXY
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
OUR RIGHTS IN CUBA.
President Mckinley Insists on Ger
tain Guarantees in Constitution.
Protection Over the Island Not Desired, But
Privilege of Veto Power Must he Con-
ceded-Extra Session of Congress
Almost Certain.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The presi-
dents position in regard to the Cuban
constitution may be stated definitely
and with emphasis. 1t is: That JUS
tice to the Cubans and the best in
terests of both the island and this
government require consideration,
and action shall not be delayed until
the next congress meets in regular
session, nearly year hence. and that
certain rights of the United States
should be recognized and formally
guaranteed in the constitution.
That congress, as well as the execu-
tive, consider and approve the Cuban
constitution, especially that part
which shall declare the relations be-
tween the United States and Cuba,
the president deems not only proper,
but highly essential. In the view of
the president "a protectorate over
Cuba is not to be contemplated. An
acknowledged right to intervene is
not quite the best way to express
what is called for. Perhaps reserved
right to tho United States to veto in
matters which might jeopardize the
interests of this country comes near
er the definition of what the presi-
dent thinks the Cuban constitution
should settle in the very beginning.
1t is not the intention to put Cuba
in the position of colony or as
dependency. 1t is not proposed to
take charge of her foreign relations.
It is the idea that the United States
should have recognized, in the Cuban
constitution, right to exercise au-
thority if the interests of this coun-
try should at any time demand.
Notwithstanding the view held at
the white house, most of the leaders
in the senate and house are opposed
to the extra session idea. They do
not share in the apprehension that a
disturbance or revolution is possible
if Cuba does not receive prompt at
tention of the executive and legisla-
tive branches of the United States
government.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
PRAISE FOR PORTO RICO.
Gov. Allen Says Natives Were Never Hap
pier and Destitutiou and Starva-
GIon Are Unknown.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The secretary
of the navy has received an interesting
letter from Gov. Allen, of Porto Rico,
formerly assistant secretary of the
navy and warm personal friend of
the secretary. The communication is
most important, in that it sets at
naught the many alarming reports
that have come to hand telling of dire
distress and poverty among the is
landers, and chronicles a constantly
growing measure of prosperity in
Porto Rico. In part the letter is as
follows:
The anti-American sentiment, which
was prevalent at the beginning of the
civil government, has entirely disappeared
and the masses of the people were never
more cOntented, am sure. than at the
present time. More are employed than
ever efore, and at better wages, and, in
deed, there is a scarcity of labor in GER
tain sections and contractors complain
that they are unable to secure sufficient
help, although they are paying so cents
i'll gold, where ten months ago they paid
80 cents in pesetas. The crops are alb
normally large and of excellent quality
Our customs receipts are constantly
increasing as well as the internal revenue
collections. All bills are promptly
paid, we have always a surplus in the
treasury, and we shall finish the fiscal
year, which expires on June 3d. entirely
within our budget allowance, so I feel
sure the president can have reason for
great satisfaction with the results in
Porto Rico. Civil government in Porto
Rico has not cost the people of the
United States one penny. It has been
self-sustaining from the beginning.
The island is rich and is sure to prove
a valuable asset of the United States.
AS to "destitution" and starvation
in Porto Rico, they do not exist, and with
the abundant crops and plenty of labor
at hand, if there should be case OF
starvation here, it might be properly
called case of suicide.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
SECOND MOODY DISCOVERED.
Filipino Is Preaching the Gospel with
Great Unction and Thousands Are
Reported as Being Converted.

Manila, Feb. IAN investigation of
the missionary work develops the
fact that there is q widespread move
ment for Professionalism among the
natives. Mr.. Mclaughlin, a Metho-
dist missionary, with native preach
ers and volunteers from among the
soldiers, held 80 meetings last week.
Five thousand residents of Manila
and the villages of Malibay (four
miles from Manila) and Galalanguin,
joined the Methodist church in n
body, and now hold services in for
mer Catholic churches. The president
of MaEbay would not allow the friars
to enter the church. He declared
that 1t had been built by common
contributions, and hence belonged to
the people, who now profess Metho-
dism. These conversions are due
principally to the work of Mr.. Nc
Laughlin and an ordained Filipino
preacher, Nicholas Zamora- They ex-
pect to baptise 500 on Sunday. Fam
ora is very eloquent and his methods
Of exhorting the natives resemble
somewhat those employed by the late
Dwight L. Moody. The Presbyterians
are PROSECUTING successfully in the
provinces of Cavite, and have a pu-
merous following of natives IN CEN
trail Luzon, Panay and Negroes
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
TO PROMOTE CANCELLATION.
Proclamation from King Edward RecOc-
nizes the Moral Entity of the TransvaaI,
to Be Separate from the Empire.

London, Feb. 1t is now general
~ accepted that the wording of the
proclamation at Pretoria describing
King Edward as supreme lord of and
over the Transvaal," was deliberately
designed to promote Cancellation. Et
establishes the supremacy of the Brit
ish sovereign and recognizes the moral
entity of the Transvaal, keeps &c
separate from the constitutional en-
pire and places it's ancient laws. Gus
toms, traditions, religion, geanolog.y
and private property under the SIT
preme, separate rule and protection of
the king.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
ROW OVER THE EXPOSITION.
Scheme to Hold a Big Show at Topeka in
1904 Likely to Flatten Out in
Short Time.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 5.-Such a big
row is being kicked up over the prop
osition to hold a Kansas exposition in
1904 that it is likely that the whole
project will fatten out in a short
time. The promoters of the scheme
are now trying to get the Legislature
to appropriate 100000 on the strength
of promise that Shawnee county and
Topeka will raise $4,000 more, and
the hope that congress will give from
100000 to 81, 100000. But the plan for
the state to make the appropriation
is not meeting with united support.
The promoters claim that Gov. Stan
ley is knocking on it, and Sam Kimble.
of Manhattan, chairman of the expo
sition lobbying committee, in a signed
articles just published, rips the gov
ernor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
CAUGHT WITH A DEcoY.
Illinois Man Who Tried to ExtorS Money
from His Former Employer Falls
into q NeatIy-Laid Trap.

Fairbury, H., Feb. r.-WaEton Bros,
merchants, were in receipt of mys-
terious letter stating that unless they
would deposit $1,000 in gold and paper
money at a certain place their store
would be burned down. They at
once consulted Police Chief Brown.
who stationed several men at the
place where the money was to be
left. The men deposited a decoy shot
sack, which was to contain the
money, and at the appointed time a
man was seen to come and pick it up
after which the men closed in on
him, captured him and placed him
under arrest. The man proved to be-
William Morton, and was for several
years in the employ of the Waltons.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
A SUMMARY OF KANSAS EVENTS.
Fine Compliment to Mr.. Bowman.

Topeka dispatch to the Kansas
City Star had this to say of deserv-
ing young man: THE most graceful
man on the minority side of the house
is Noah L. Bowman, a lawyer of Gar
nett. He began his education in the
common schools of Linn county, af-
terward went to the state agricul-
tural college, next to Lane university
and then to the state university.
where he graduated in law. He has
attracted attention from the day he
was sworn in, for his face is a guaran-
ty of thought and study. When he
rises to address the house he does
it in a few words, without self-con-
seriousness and he always has some
thing to say
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
a statement About Texas Oil.

Lima, O., Feb. .5.-V. F. Luflin, one
of the Standard Oil company's conf
Dental men, returned yesterday from
the Beaumont, Tex, well, where the
company has purchased an immense
amount of land. He says that repeat
ed tests show that the oil cannot be
refined and that it contains only a
slight per cent. of illuminating oil
He says that it is fit only for fuel
but that freight rates are so high
that it will never come into COMPETE
ton, even for that, with Lima OF
Pennsylvania
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
UNIQUE SALOON BILL.
Indiana Legislators wrestling with 2 Meas
sure Which Will Eventually Lead to
Practical Prohibition.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb 1.-The IYs-
diana legislature has had presented
to it a bill that means the annihila-
ton of the saloon business. Tt pro-
vides that no license shall be issued
to any person who has not been ca
gagged in the business for one year
from the time the application is filed
The bill, if enacted, will give a mo-
nopoly of the business to persons now
engaged in it, and viii cause tba
business to die with the death OF the
present saloonkeepers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
KANSAS EDITORS.
Officers Elected for the Ensuing Year and
a Lively Boom Started for the
Buffalo Exposition.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 2.-The editors
of Kansas, in session here, urged an
appropriation of $4,000 for a Kansas
exhibit at the Pan-American exposI-
ton in Buffalo. The editors also de-
cided that they would have an ex.
cursion to Buffalo next summer
Conner Daviess, of the Concordia Kan
san, was elected president; J. Irwin
Gabriel, of the Holten Tribune, re.
cording secretary; j. E. Junkin, of the
Sterling Bulletin, corresponding sec
rotary, and E. w. Hoch, of the Marion
Record, treasurer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
CIVILIANS HAVE NO SHOW.
Only Persons Who Have Been in the Army
Since April, 1898, Are Eligible
for Commissions.

Washington, Feb. president Nc
Kinley will sign the bill at once and
the reorganization of the regular
army and its increase to 100000 can
begin within a week. In anticipation
of the rush of volunteer applications
for appointment, the war department
has detailed a special officer to ex-
anime papers fled in support of
claims. The bill is so drawn that
civilians will have absolutely no show
for appointments. Only persons who
have served in the army since April
81, 1898, are eligible for commissions.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Intended to End Fusion.

The senate, by strict party wore,
passed the Pestana election bill, which
Is intended to strike deadly blow at
fusion. 1t prohibits the printing of
any name on al official ballot in more
than one place. 1t also prevents the
use of a hyphenated name for party.
In case a person wants to vote the
straight ticket, he can do so by MAX
ing one mark in a circle at the top
of that ticket. Party emblems are
authorized and shall be printed at the
top of each ticket on the ballot. It
is said the house will pass the bill.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Ruv,ne I'm cigar Factories.

Louisville, KY, Feb. 5.-The Ameri-
can Cigar company has bought the
Louisville factory of the Hummel G
Vogt company. It is said the Louis
vile factory's capacity will be in
creased from 1900, 900 to 100000, ooo
annually and the number of employees
from 225 to 1900. The American
Cigar company is said to be trying
to buy some of the smaller cigar fac
tories here to combine with the plant
just bought.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Saloons and Protection.

Mrs. Sheriff, who smashed saloon
at Danville, has been sued for damages
by Frank Osborne, owner of the
building. Mrs. Sheriff is in good fl
nancial circumstances and decision
of the Kansas courts will be sought
to ascertain if saloon property is en-
titled to the protection of the law.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Liquors Were Publicly Destroyed.

E. J. Eicholtz, one of Hiawatha's
druggists, made public his determi-
nation to destroy all the liquor in his
store, and from this time on will sell
no liquors whatever. The liquors were
publicly destroyed in the presence of
the evangelists and great crowd of
people were invited to witness the
event. Mr.. Eicholtz has concluded
since hearing the revival evangelists
that to sell liquor for any purpose is
wrong.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
wichita Women secretly Organize.

Members of the Wichita w. c. T. q.
hAld a secret meeting in the rooms of
Mrs. Lucy Evans, one of the women
who accompanied Mrs. Nation on
her last raid in that town, and decid-
ell to organize a band and go into
the saloon-smashing business IN real
earnest in that city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Reduced Insurance Rates.

superintendent of Insurance Church
has received reports from 35 fire in
srrance companies doing business in
tile state during 1900, and the reports
show that there has been reduction
il. the cost of insurance of 10 cents
oa the 81 over 1898.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
FaIIures for January.

New York, Feb. Reports To T.
g. Dun & Co. show failures in Jan1s-
airy 1,242 in number and 81 ,220.SII
in amount of liabilities. Besides
these strictly commercial disasters
eight financial houses closed their
doors owing 81, 070, S57. Failures for
January, 1900, were $50 in number
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
rhe TWO oIdest Persons.

New York, Feb. 1.-After search
ing for the oldest persons in the
world, the committee of the Hundred
Year club has prepared n report
which shows that the oldest man IS
Jzi Rodofsty, of Moscow, Russia. who
is 136 years old The oldest woman
is Mrs Nancy Hollifeld, of Battle
Creek, Mich, who is 1T.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
To End a Family Snap.

Representative Seaton presented
bill to dissolve a school district in
Scott county. There is only one family
in the district and the mother acts as
teacher and instructs her three chill
dren in her own home. One railroad
company has paid $1,4OO taxes to sup
port that school during the past two
years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Preachers Friends Denounce Arrest.

Rev. Pease, a retired Presbyterian
preacher, was arrested by the police
at Wichita and placed in Jail because
he was talking on the street against
joints. The police claim Pease has
become insane over the crusade
against the saloons. The preachers
friends denounce his arrest and i'm
R'isonment as an outrage.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Gage would Retlre Greenbael.s.

Washington, Feb. 1.-SecrefaFy
Gage was heard by the banking ana
currency committee Thursday urorl
the Lowering bill for elastic currency
He thought it was a step in the right
direction though it did not, a.
thought, go far enough. Mr. Gage
also advocated the retirement Of the
greenbacks.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Mrs. Lease Has a claim.

Mrs. Mary f. Lease will ask the
lie gislature for an appropriation of
S?95.6O to reimburse her for the eX
pcnditures which she was compelled
to make during her fight to resist
removal from the state board of
charities by eX-Gov. Lewelling.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-02-07
Implicated in Miss Doney's murder.

DR.. Giles Davis is under arrest at
Wichita on the charge of having per-
formed the operation upon Miss Pearl
Doney, who died there suddenly. Mrs.
L. A. Plymouth, the nurse employed
in the case and Charles Grouse, the
dead girls alleged aff1anced husband;
were also arrested charged with be-
ing accessory to the fact