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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13

There arc thousands of people living in
tle world to-day vino do not believe
that The planet of Mars is inhabited
There are many others who do, and some
Of the leaders in science and foremost
men in t2louc!,t and invention are MEM
lerS of this last-named class.
Nicola Tesla, The inventor OF the wire
less telesTal,ly. is one of these Astrono-
mers tell US tlat the planet Mars is sew
eral millions OF years older than the
Garth. and H. G. Wells. novelist, in one
Of his fantastic creations has pecpisd
this planet with n ract of strange Great
lircs One thing. however, stands to reas-
on, and that is this: II Mars IS inhabited
those inhabitants are far in advance OF
us as regards sciences. both theoretical
and applied This is what Tesla thinks,
and why he is of the opinion has just
recently been made known
He is convinced that the Martians are
Trying to communicate with us.
TESIIArS DREAM
Saws Julian Hawthorne:
Apart from love and religion there
happened the other day to Mr.. Tesla the
most lnomentous experience that has
ever visited u human being on this earth
AS he sat beside his instrument on the
hillside in Colorado. in the deep silence
of that auStcre, inspiring region. where
YOU plant your feet in gold and your
head brushes the constellations-as he
sat there one evening, alone. his atten-
ton exGuisitively alive at that juncture
was arrested by a faint sound from the
7-aceiver-thTee fairy taps, one after the
other at a fixed interval. What man
who has ever lived on this earth would
not envy Tesla that moment, Never be-
fore since the globe first swung into form
had that sound been heard Those three
soft impulses. reflected from the sensi-
,iy. disc of the receiver, had not pro-
ceoded from any earthly source. The
force which propelled them. the
measure which regarded them. the sig
rificance they We're meant TO convey, had
their origin in no mind native TO this
planet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
LEGISLATURE OF
NORTH CAROLINA
VIII Not Get Down to Work Until
Aycock is Seated,
PLAN F0a HIS INAUGURATION.
y Large Escort viii Accompany
Him from Goldsboro to Raleigh.
Move For Il State Res
t0rmatOry.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

RALEIGH N c.. Jan. 12.-The General
Assembly will hardly get down TO regu-
lar work until after the Inauguration.
The Senate Committees were not an
nounced until yesterday, and the Speaker
has not read out the committees for the
House. He expects to make them public
Monday.
Leaders in both branches of the Assem-
bly, say that downright, hard work will
be taken UP just as soon as the new State
officials are installed in Office Tuesday
AYCOCk'S COMING.
While the general programme for the
Inauguration of Governor-elect Aycock
and other State officers has not been COM
pleted, the work by the COMMITTEES has
so far advanced that a general outline can
be announced. The legislative and local
committee named as escort for Gov
ernor Aycock will go down to Goldsboro
Monday afternoon and return with the
Governor-elect and party Tuesday morn-
ing on the train arriving here at $40
o'clock. They will be accompanied by
two Goldsboro military companies and by
the Goldsboro Brass Band.
A GRAND RECEPTION.
At the depot the Governors party will
be met by the Citizens General Recep-
ton Committee with carriages and driven
to the Governors Mansion, where break
fast will be served and a formal reception
held until II o'clock, the State officers
elect constituting the receiving party
At II o'clock the party will proceed to
YarbrouSh Hotel, and proceed thence
with the civic and military procession to
the place of inauguration, which, the
weather permitting, will be on an impro-
vised platform on the east side of the
Capitol.
OATH OF OFFICE.
The oath of office will be administered by
Judge Walter Clark, of the Supreme
Court.
1t is certain that not less than one
thousand men will be in the military pa
radc. 1t is estimated that from present
indications there will, with fair weather
conditions be not less than ten thousand
visitors in the city.
A large number of the members of tho
General Assembly attended a meeting of
the North Carolina Reformatory Associa-
ton last night, during which there was Il
general discussion of the prospects for
securing, during this session. legislation
providing for the establishment of such
an institution. 1t is believed that pubic
sentiment is so strong for its establish
ment that there will be almost a unan-
nous vote for such a bill when it comes
UP in the Assembly.
GERMAN IMMIGRANTS.
The German-American State Land Com
pany was incorporated by the Secretary
of State yesterday with a capital of $780,
COO It's special object is to sell lands to
immigrants. The principal stockholders
are in Raleigh and Newbern. Adolph 10
lischen. who recently came to this State
from Germany, is the manager of the
new company. They are empowered to
buy and sell all kinds of farming, timber
and mineral lands and conduct real es-
tate agency. 1t is expected that the COM
pany will give quite an impetus to the
influx of immigrants as citizens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
FOOT OF A BEAVER.
Contents of Box Found On Main Street
Explained.

The object picked up by coiored wo-
man in a box on Main Street the other
night, which was at first thought TO have
been the hand of a colored infant. turns
out to have been the foot of the beaver
which was trapped not long since by Mr..
T. Peter HoWle. near the punp-houSe.
Mr. EIowle. when seen at his store. No.
2lI Reservoir Street. last night, said he
put the animals foot in q box and
dropped it on Main Street just to have a
little fun. thinking whoever picked it up
would mistake il for 4 bahy's hand, 50
much did it resemble one. Mr.. HOwle en-
loved the joke very much, and thinks ha
will set his beaver trap again
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
FLAGRANT GAMBLING ABRC

as AN insult 20 the national conscience.
II is scarcely TO De hoped, says .le Ma
tional Liberal lo'lraal. ms. -. ::.o-,t!...J
of the section OF Soc.-.- from tSIa.c:, tic
Innocent Cub re1l-l,..-.ai rs .!:anb@.5
will be improved :. co.,Se:!.scacc 81 the
verdict which has ROW bsea passed: but
rselIlaps the fear OF .:as7!1.s 20 azpea.. ne
fore a criminal court nay ;,aL - so=ac ex-
tent as Il restraint Iror u.:::Il.1:>-i &-:Tol-
ity.
The German 524:.;s5=--o:. has
ENGLISH recently Du5ied .s..TlsciE villa
the Prussi.n schools and, as
Lam result an 80. a: me
cuaue. Emperor IS TuSz:sned ..r-
ing his Iajes,:; ;sollaen. 10
further reforms IN The ai.i1e&c a2aoos Of
Prussia. In view Of ,fe gzf2t importance
OF a knowledge OF i.,c,:s..:E&4 RS messy
lays stress on the necessity CO giving
more attention 10 tE.It s,Gt2:ecc ~ The
gymnasia. English is &c De ;2,'::ss::..t IS an
alternative subject 10 G1'tSG< II al the
classes OF those scho9:S eSc5:,- tle three
highest; and Wee -:is ;o&<4 conditions
are favorable Il tie a.te-a,.on English
IS TO take the pia.s OF Fl5nch
as a compulsory ss.cituI il the three
higher classes.
Raa,.cad building in Cen
Railroad ;ral Asla goes snerriiy on.
10 diplomacy has been to con-
Bokhara. s;ruct = branch line to Box
hara from the Central
Asia Railway. THIS lire is TO be paid by
the Emir Of Bo,i.ars,. who will probably
learn some valuable lessons in high IL
nance before he is through.
Reports from t,e English
Trada Consul General at st. Pc
With crease Of German trade with
Russia, Russia, and a steady dimi-
mutton of British trade. In
1889 the British trade with Russia amount
ed to q millions pounds sterling, while
for the years 1893 to 1897 it averaged 80
millions pounds sterling. The German
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
Delay ntile Hearing.

The case of James D. Patton and Com
pany against the Government, involving
the constitutionality OF the war tax, will
probably not be heard for about a year.
While the suit is really against the Gov
eminent, it had to be brought against
the late Col. James D. Brady, as collector
of internal revenue. He having died, 1t
will be necessary to reinstitute the pro-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13

Old age pensions, the qucs-
Old Ace lion that was agitat!ng Eng
PEN Seer War. have received an
SiOnS Impetus from the recent &C
,ion OF Australia.
in New South Wales ON Cd Age Pension
bill has been passed by uhe Legislative
Assembly. Ia Victoria a similar bill has
I,cc1l enacted. Which provides persicn-
seven shilings a week tsl25)-to every
person owe: siSts'-ive years OF agc, and
also to preS0as Of any age who have
been rendered permanently ii through
unhealthy occItoa ton
The verdict which was
limo brought IN against the mem
bers ef This cub ~ the Be-
CENTS .in Court has been quassied
Club. by The German Supreme
~ Court.
II glll be remembered that il vas de-
clded that in order to support a charge
OF gambling the desire OF gain mus;
be present. and. therefore. the social lead
crs who had been arrested as professional
gamblers wee discharged.
Tie result OF the new trial has been
that a new trial Was ordered and Gas now
resulted III a verdict Of guilty against
Herr ven kayser, Herr ven Schiacht-
,,eye-. and Herr Wolff. a man who is Of
an interior social position TO The other
dsSendants and who bias all along been
s,esatxled as The chief culrrit. Herr Won
kagser ard Herr Won Schlachtmeyer were
sentenced Ia terms of Two and OF three
months Imprisonment respectively. which
were regarded as having been served
by the culprits during the time they
had spent IN prison awaiting their trial
Herr Wolf was sentenced 10 four months
snprisonment ana 10 q fine Of 5000 marks
5000
The National sZeitung recalls the sensa-
Gon which was created by the sirst trial
and the accompanying revelations OF The
FRIVOLOUS and criminal life Of certain sec
lions OF so-called good" society. and
asyu that The arst verdict was regaNed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
CLEANING-UP SALE.

You don't often hear of one in the Piano
line, but we have SO many Upright Pianos
that have been taken in exchange as
part pay on new ones that We have decided
TO clean up with a quick sale this week.
a; viii be sold at great Bargain prices,
and viii not be unsold long. Along with
,her2 are some slightly used pianos, as
good as new, that have been out on rem
tai. These are opportunities for You.
Come and look them over. WALTER d.
AICsES & CO, 100 E. Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
THE pIANOLA.

If you have never heard a Piano!a, call
in and be convinced: LIST. That anyone
can play il. ID. That it is not mechani-
cal. Sd. That you can give all the ex-
preston you desire, and 18th. That the
eighty or more persons in this city who
have bought them are as delighted to-
day as they were when they first purcha sed
them We are always glad to show and
play them WALTER D. MOSES & COS
1G3 Z, Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
w ailser to Inspect Ballots.
fspecIal pisratch 10 mo TLmes. J

BRISTOL. TENN. January r.
The petition of General James A
Walkers counsel to open and inspect the
ballots of the November election in Bris-
toll. Va. was to-day granted BY Judge
Stuart. OF the Corporation Court. who ulso
granted each side in the contest case per-
mission to have a copy of the official
ballot used in Bristol.
The taking OF dispositions in the case
was adjourned over until Monday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
THE COUNTRY EDITOR TALKS
ON MANY PLEASING SUBJECTS
Discusses All the Current Subjects from
Meiqhborhood Jokes TO the International
Affairs of the Worla
MONARCH OF ALL HE SURVEYS

dentist ever becomes law, he will earn
the gratitude of the man with toothache
behind the gun.-Halifax Record -Adver-
tiSer.
We hope that it will be easier to Dor
row money and harder TO borrow trouble
in this century than it was in the last
Blue Ridge Gazette.
The season OF Peace on earth: good
Will to men brought the usual crop Of
awful tragedies. The murderless Christ
mas is not yet in sigtlt.-StUart Enter
prise.
We are sorry to loose Mayor Lee from
our subscription rolls. He ordered his
paper discontinued. This is the first loss
we nave sustained and it is a bitter pill,
but we added 80 TO take his place last
week. thus turning the pill into pie
Buena Vista Advocate.
Among important questions TO be con-
sidered by tile General Assembly OF Nir-
GINA when it meets in this month. should
be how to improve the public schools
Of the State. Shor, terms and small sal
aries mean that W, must depend largely
upon young girls for teachers. AS fast
as these young ladies are trained and
about the time they become efficient
teachers they get married and the same
work has to be gone over agaia--Cinch
Valley Eirgnian.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
A
Woman
Lawyer
Celebrate Marshall Day.

The United States Circuit Court OF APP
peals which was scheduled to convene
here on February 9TH, will not meet until
the It'll, in order that the judges and law
yers may participate in the Marshall Day
celebration on the fourth of the month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13

This total. in addition TO the half hun
dred VITO do not draw their salaries from
the City Treasury. comprises the army
OF people necessary to keep the Wueess
of the city government turning.
The amount of money necessary TO pay
this army is large. The salary list IS q
small part of the amount, the main por-
ton coming out from the appropriations
made by the various committees of the
Council in the budget. The figures for
last year were:
The payroll Of the various departments
for last year..
The payroll OF the various departments
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13

In this amount. ofcourse, is not included
the money appropriated to pny interest on
the debt, redemption. appropriations and
various charitable institutions, expense &C
counts, insurance, elections, etc. The total
amount appropriated was S1,5OO,6 Go.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
TIE BEST IS TUE CHEAPEST.

If YOU wish TO get the most pleasure
out Of 4 piano. buy one that stands for
al that is honest in piano building. In
the Steinway. Knabe, Hardman, kimball,
Standard and Haines. you secure the
very best. and when you do this, the end
will prove your wisdom We are sole
agents WALTER D. MOSES s. CO., 1913
T. Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
Smallpox is Epidemic.

There are many cases OF smallpox in
Virginia. DR.. Paulus A. Irving, secretary
Of the State Board OF Health, says the
disease Is of a very mild form.
Every precaution is being taken by DR..
.Oppenhimer and the other health autflori-
ties to keep the disease out OF Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13

eight and thirty thousand dollars, while
the assets something like seventeen
thousand. The firm has been doing a
large cash business for several years, and
their failure is Il surprise to the people
here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
His I CO.'S Gut OF.
lspecinl Dispatch to Tho 7

Especial Dispatch TO The Times
I.YNCHBURG. VA, Jan. 12-W. w.
Sublett. Il brakeman of the Chesapeake
and Ohio road. was run over here to-
night and both of his legs were cut off.
He was removed to the Home and Re-
treat His condition is desperate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
rOS,T OVERLOOK II.

We refer to the CLEANING UP SALE
os Pianos this week Some are better
thar others. but all are good. You can
save money and secure a real bargain.
WALTER D. MOSES G CO., lo3 E. Broad
Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
Failure in Durham.

Especial Dispatch to The TimIs)
DURHAM, n. c.. Jan. 12.-The Leading
Racket Store. an incorporated company.
composed of G. NJ. Moffitt, Alpheus AIoffitt
and ]. r. Lambert, went into the hands
Of receiver yesterday morning, but was
not known until this morning. when Re
ceiver V. Ballard took charge OF the
business.
The indebtedness Is between twenty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13

Mrs. Benjamin 3. Valentine, No. 101
South Third Street. entertained at cards
Friday evening in honor OF Misses Hill
lard and Bowdoin. of Norfolk. who are
the guests OF Miss Marianne Meade
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
Ar Hu.hes, Condition.

The condition of Mr. ". Clifton Hughes
was reported as worse last night. He way
gradually sinking. 1t was feared he would
not live through the night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
The Hub Ca ndy Mig. co

CATCH ON To UUR IEAESDIES-
rba O,d-Fashioned Tafies, fresh every
day. and warranted for their freshness.
Hass 10 be obtained anywhere. loo. per
nonna Good and appetizins, it pleases all
paIates. fro1a the baby's little lips to
f-randua's toothless gums
eE,resh Chocolate Creams. all fayors
also several different kinds, at 15c. per
nomnd. II is the dream OF the youthful
slesper: the fancy of the aged. who love
to eat it. Special for Monday: Mixed
Chocolate, three different kinds. 1Oc per
pound
THE HUB CANDY MFG. Co.
400 EAST BROAD STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
Many Gases of Grin.

It is estimated that there are fully
five hundred cases of grip in Richmond.
The disease is of a somewhat milder form
than usual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-13
DoN,T FoRGET THE TALKERs.

A new lot Of Graphophone Records just
received. embra cling the latest selections.
and a large lot of Graphophones. too
The prices will suit everyone. from $500
upward. WALTER D. MOSES s. CO.. 1o3
e. Broad Street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-07
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STATEHOOD CONVENTION.


Guthrie, Ok, Jan. 31.-The state.
hood convention met in the opera
house pursuant to the call. Chair
man Clarke called the convention to
order. 0. r. Fegan welcomed the
delegates and Hon. r. L. Gillette, OF
Canadian county, responded most
eloquently. Ex-senator II. T.. Ravens
was elected temporary chairman. II
is most enthusiastic gathering Of
representative men from both terri
tories. The temporary organization
was made permanent.
The, evening session convened in
Representative hall at 1880 o'clock,
The committee on resolutions made a
majority and minority report. The
majority report favored statehood for
Oklahoma alone, the minority report
wanted the Indian territory and Ok
lahoma combined. After lively de-
bate Senator Ravens made the follow
ing amendment to the majority re-
port; sand II in the wisdom of con.
gress il shall be desirable at the
same or any future time TO attach
the Indian territory or any portion
thereof, we shall favor such action"
The amendment was accepted and the
minority report withdrawn. The ma.
joriiy report as amended was ac.
cepted without dissenting vote.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-07
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A WAR SCARE STARTED.
Admiral Dewey States That within Two
Years the United States VIII Have
Trouble with Germany,

Washington, Feb. Naval officers
are curious regarding the sentiment
which prevails in congress and in the
service toward Germany. The i'm
preston exists that the next wa
in which this country will be engaged
will be with Germany, and the belief
is so strongly implanted that some
thing like preliminary preparations
have been made at the navy depart
ment against such an event. The
permanent board of strategy, of
which Admiral Dewey is the head,
has been considering the likelihood
of war with Germany. Admiral
Dewey is quoted as having made u
sensation before the naval commit
tee of the house recently when he
stated that within two years this
government would have war with
Germany. He was pressed to give his
reason for the statement, but he re.
Trained from imparting any informa-
ton beyond relating some experiences
of his own while in Manila. The
troubles there and at other places
where the Americans and the Ger.
mans have come in conflict of author
ity have been the subject of diplo-
matte correspondence, much If it hav.
ing been kept in absolute confidence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-07
FRIDAYS CABINET MEETING.
Secretary Hay Spoke About the Slow Prog
ress Towards n Settlement In China
Cuban Situation Also Considered.

Washington. Feb. AT the cabi-
net meeting yesterday Secretary Hay
spoke at some length upon the sitna-
ton in China. 1t developed that the
plenipotentiarics of the powers are
not making as rapid progress toward
q settlement as was hoped and that
many disturbing questions have arisen
in consequence. Whether our forces
In China should be increased and the
question Of whether II would be nee
essary to make arrangements for
more permanent quarters for those
who are now there than has been
thought proper were among the ques.
tions touched upon.
The Cuban constitution was also a
subject of discussion. Much regret
was expressed at the seeming dead
lock in the constitutional convention
by which the adoption Of q constitu-
tion may be long delayed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-07
L Grippe Quickly Cured.

''In the winter Of 1898 and 1899 |
WAS taken down with severe attack Of
what is called La Grippe" says F. l..
1ewett. prominent druggist ofWind-
field, Ill. 1.-The only medicine used
was two bottles Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t broke up the cold
and stopped the coughing like magic,
and ! have never since been troubled
with Grippe" Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy can always be depended upon
to break up severe cold and ward
Of any threatened attack Of pneu-
nonia. 1t is pleasant to take, too,
which makes it the most desirable
and one Of the most popular prepare
tions in use for these ailments. For
sale by ]. NJ. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-07
The GRIP EPIDEMIC,
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever
and Quite as Fatal The
Best Treatment

0oSt 1Icdtul6ut'
The grip has surprised the doctors
and health authorities this season BY
its rapid spread and by some novel
symptoms. While it spares nobody
it is proving especially dangerous to
middle-aged and elderly persons. In
many cases either fatal onset Of
pneumonia, or a complete breakdown
Of health and strength, is apt to fol-
low an attack Of grip.
The wise course for all is proven
ton. By wearing Benson's Porous
Plaster on the chest and back you
protect the lungs from cold and chill
and with ordinary care) you are safe
from grip.
For those who are already suffering
from grip, or from the usual winter
coughs and colds, Benson's Pasters
are a sure and speedy relief and cure.
Highly medicinal and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes.
Only the genuine are effective. Ex-
anime when you buy. Seabury 4
johnson, Manufacturing Chemists,
New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-07
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