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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
BROUGHT TO A CLOSE.
Mission Services Concluded at St Fran
 cis Nayier's Church Last Nioht.

z Mission Services Concluded at St Fran
 cis Navier's Church Last Night.
 The two weeks mission at St Fran j cls Aavler's church, conducted by the Redemptorist Fathers, closed last night before congregation that filled the building to the doors, the attendance being as large, if not larger, than at any evening service since the mission opened. The Rev Father Lynch preached very instructive sermon oil Perseverance" In the course of his remarks he stated that it is not what man promises during a mis- slon that counts for him, but what he does after it IS over Pray CT, frequent recourse to the Sacraments ana a sharp lookout for things that nave been an occasion of sin to them III the past were the remedies polnIeu out to the people as safeguards against a return to the vices that had turned them from the right path. He said that the fathers mad not minced things with the peo- pie, lost no time striking over their heads, but came down to a heart to heart talk with them at once and that, Judglhg Dy the number that made the mission, 5000, all who had heard them. appreciated their efforts. If they were here, he said, to win the plaudits of men instead Of save souls. they could easily have attained that end pF hltting over the peoples heads and lettlnS everything go. He compIi- mented the people upon the good dis position shown during the mission. ana expressed the hope that they would hold fast to their good resolu- t.ohs 10 the end of their lives He thanked Father Curtin and everybody eise WHO had Ill any way contributed 10 the success of the good work. The exercises closed with the papal plessln%, followed by benediction of | the blessed sacrament.
 saturday evening the Virgin Mary s altar was decorated with q variety of potted plants, and illuminated by as many lighted tapers as could have been placed there, and. viewed from any | part of the church, made d very pret. ty picture. Father Cooper gave the sermon. cOntining his remarks princi pally to the mother of God, and he, lhHuence as q mediator between mar and her Divine Son.
 At the lO:3O o'clock mass yesterday Father Bader preached on Faith He warned his hearers not to deceive themselves by thinking that they could accept as much of the teachings | or the church as suited them and rejec 1 the rest, and denounced in no uncer tain terms vicious people who are seek ing to undo the good the mission has done by circulating through the mills and elsewhere false reports of wha the fathers said to those who came tt hear them.
 At 3:3U o'clock yesterday afternoon Father Lynch blessed the cross in tht l presence of an immense congregation This will remain ill the church as remembrance of the mission and a re hinder to the people of the promises they made to God while it was goin! on.
 This morning at , o'clock Fathe Cooper celebrated mass of requiem for deceased relatives and friends O the members Of St Francis Xavier parish and preached a short sermon Ol Durgatory, urging all to remembe those who nave been called away il
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE.
Dean of Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
 Speaks His Mind.

Yonkers, N Y., Jan .21.-Dr J. E. Price, dean of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting association, and presiding el- der of the Methodist church, created q sensation Friday night at the dinner of the St Andrews Episcopal associa- ton by saying that it was a disgrace to England and the United States that there is so little religious tolerance that a man known as q Roman Catholic or a Hebrew cannot attain to any high office. Religious tolerance" said Dr Price. s'is the first essential of Chris tianitv. Differences of creed afise from various causes. but we should still love every man. no matter II ne does differ from us in his theological views. l believe that the twentieth century will see all of the churches Of every creed brought together ana hght- ing under the same banner TOT the evans gelization of the entire world
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
SOCIAL WRECKAGE."
Over GOO Men Listened to an Interest
 ing Address Yesterday.

The Rev Alexander Fitzgerald IT, vine of New Haven, formerly of New York, delivered a stirring address on "SOcial Wreckage' yesterday after noon at Jacques Opera house before an audience of 600 or more men, who listened attentiyely throughout MT IT, vines discourse. In his address the Rev NIr Irvine, who is of a pleasing and impressive personality, treated of the life of the poor and vicious as seen in Chinese opium dens, in underground denS of vice, in foul and filthy lodg- ing houses. etc. The reverend gentle mans remarks were illustrated by splendid views from q stereOptlcon, which was operated by its owner, The odore H. Miller, of this city. The keV Mr Irvine's remarks made deep im- pression with the audience and were often greeted with hearty applause.
 Attorney r. NJ. Peasley presided at the meeting. John Walden Moore ren- dered several exquisite, solos, Mrs Will liam Kimbal acting as accompanist. Secretary Ross said that General Bal lington Booth, of the Volunteers or America. had been secured to deliver the address at the meeting next Sum- day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
MARINE ENGINEERS MEET.

Cleveland, O., Jan 21.-The twenty sixth annual convention of the Ma tional association of Marine Engi- neers was called to order here to-day with q very large number of delegates in attendance. The first session or the convention was devoted principal " to welcoming and responsive ad- dresses. followed by the reading of annual reports. The convention will continue throughout the week during which time the engineers will visit the ship yards and large iron and steel manufacturing plants in and near the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
Mrs M. A. Ogden,

Psychic Palmist and Trance Business
 Medium.
 Do not fail to consult Mrs Ogden, and be convinced of her PHENOM- FINAL OCCULT POWERS, which has mystified the greatest scientists. 327 North Main street. second floor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
POSTOFFICE BURGLARS LUCKY. They Looted a Chicago Office and Se-
 cured Much Money.

Chicago. Jan 21.-Burglars entered the Oak Park postoffice through sky light some time after night and with no one to disturb their operations they opened between 2,O0O and 5000 letters and extracted the money found there in The amount taken has not yet been estimated. but 1t is believed Oak Park citizens lose heavily. The rob bery was discovered by the janitor. who found the floor behind the letter cases piled high with torn mail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
BODY GNAWED BY RATS.
Chicago Woman Had Been Dead For
 Several Days.

Chicago, Jan 21.-With her face cnawed beyond recognition and the flesh of her hands and feet eaten py rats. Mrs Nora Hannifan Was found dead at her home. 33 Sennott place: last evening by John Adams. friend of the family. who called at the house. The woman's body lay on the floor Wlth her head resting on the edge or wash tub. There was every indication that thn woman had been dead several days. The rings from her fingers were found scattered about the hoof. where they had rolled when gnawed off by rats that invested the house and were rapidly eating the decom- posed body.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
MINERS STRIKE AGAIN.

Hazelton, Pa, Jan 21.-The 1.20O men employed at the Lattimer colliery of c. Pardee & Co. struck to-day be- cause of the alleged unwarranted dis charge of two drill runners and the company's refusal to sreinstate them. The miners at the Harwood colliery of the same company threaten to in aneurate sympathetic strike if mat, ters are not adjusted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
B11RG1ARs IN M1DDLEF1ELD.

Middletown, Jan 21.-Burglars en- tered the general store of c. '. Burn ham of Middlefield last night and car ried away $15 in bills and smaN change, q quantity of canned goods and pocket knives.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
I-ACES.
SMALL WARES, ETC.

5000 yards English Torchon Laces,
 from to inches wide, for this
 sale Der yard 4c Venise All Over Lace, regular price
 S2, for this sale S1-39 Russian All Over Lace, regular price S1.49. for this sale 9Sc Venise Lace Collars, regular price
 15c, for this sale 59c Remnant of plain and fancy Trim
 mings were 25c to 5Oc per yard,
 for this sale. per yard, 5c
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
BURGLARS MAKE A HAUL.

Walnut Springs, Tex, Jan 21.-The store and bank of l. A. Rushing q Son at this place was entered during the night and the vault and safe blown open with dynamite. The r0bbef1 oet between 5000 and $A2Q ssl1E'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
FoR RENIE

One family house of eight rooms. with large lot, on Burton street, $22. If YOU want a we'll drilled. or your old one has gone dry aud you want It decpened, we can do 1t for you. and do 1t right. w. F. J-ARREIT,
 104 BANK ST.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-21
RIBBONS.

Fancy Neck Ribbon. fresh from the
 loom, in all newest colorings, made to sell at BOG per yard, for this
 sale 1Sc per yd No All Silk Moire Ribbon. all col
 ors, also Fancy Hair Ribbon. val
 ue Pc per yard, for this sale Gc No 40 All Silk Taffeta Wash Rib-
 bon, regular price 25c, for this sale
 per yard 12hc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
Cheerful Under Adversely.

WEST POINT. VA, Dec. 3l-Special-
During the year West FONT has had no
boom, no great prosperity; but on the
other hand has been visited by tire, tenn
pest, sickness and death. Yet she mas
not only held her own, bat in many re-
suects prospered. Factories ere huifd-
Ing. houses have been built and others
are now in course of erection. During
the summer West Point developed into
quite a summer resort. About 10000 eX-
crrsionists visited here i'll about Two
weeks. from June 14tl! until July 4th In
addition to this, excursions came at in
tervals all the summer and autumn. IL
is now definitely settled that The l.. Ia.
Munford Banking Company Will open d
bank here in the Masonic Hail January
7th, 1901 Merchants and business men
generally report prosperous year, and
are we'll pleased with their Christmas
sales.
Prof. Walker. of the West Point Male
Academy, VINO was ousted. with ms
school, by the tornado of a few weeks
ago, took his pupils to the Termlna! Ho-
tel He is so much pleased that lie VIII
remain there the rest OF the session
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
s.ur;,er OF merchants located here,
all Of whom do good business.
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ABINGDON. VA. Dec. 31-Ab. ngdon has
closed the century with an exceptionai!s
good year. Perhaps the leading feature
OF the usual business activity that mas
distinguished the town is the rapid ouitu-
ng OF ;ne Eir-dnaa-Carol-na RailWas,
connecting the town with the fla' oue
;lr,;ieveioped area that surrounds the juno
TIM Of the three states-ViTginia. North
Carolina and Tennessee-in the great
White Ton Mountain .egion twenty-five
miles south of this point. This has added
mueil lie ard business to the town.
The road is now running well on toward
Danaecus. at the Tennessee state Aie.
Abingdon has. during t3e year opet!eu
new and excellent street. parallel TO MAIN
street and numerous new buildings nave
resulted. The water and light plant Is
soon 10 be nut on Il new and improved
basis. Importing the vast water power Oh
South Forl. of Holston River, some
eight miles b. wire along the new WI
ginia-Carol;na Railway, after the Niagara
Falls system. and supplying any lieeusu
mower for new enterprises that are eH-
pected TO result.
The two hotels at the railway station
have made valuable and spacious extern
sions to their buildings pants factory Is
now being established in the west-enc Oh
the town, and quite a promising enterprise
in the way of a local foundry IS aireaos
in active operation. Not least, the Ab!ng-
don telephone has been consolidated WIN
the Bristol telephone system, taking the
name of the latter. and Abingdon now
has telephone connection with all towns
between Roanoke, Va. and Limestone,
Tenn. including lateral connections 10
principal points in the county.
abingdon mas never had a year OF cas-
fer b1s ness conditions, more abundant
resources ard satisfactory financial pres
ent and outlook.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
KEYSVlLLE.
Duilain. Substantially where the Fire
HSwept Along. Farmers pri,sp rous.

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)
hEISVILLE, VA, Dec. 31-Keysville is
the most important town on the South
ern Railroad between Richmond and South
Bus;on. 1t IS also the terminus of the
Durham and heysvile Railroad. 1t has
a population of about 500; it has maintain
cd a steady and healthy growth.
Parties are negotiating for the purchase
of large vacant lot on Which to erect
a fine hotel
This being ti?e highest point between
Richmond and Greensboro, makes it
very desirable location during the sum
mer The present hotel cannot begin to
accommodate the demand.
During the year Mr.. George r. Pass
more has purchased the Peoples ware
house. which has been put in thorough re-
pair. and now Keysvile has splendid
tobacco market with an active corps OF
buyers.
Since the fire, the principal portion OF
the business part of town has been re-
bull; with substantial! brick store-houses.
The Virginia Home Schools for GiTis
is located here. There Isl pubic school
and also private ones. The colored people
also have a fiourislling institute, ncor-
porated and a public school,
Mr.. J. II. Willis has a manufacturing
and planning mill in successful operation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
Oh rIottcSYiile.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch TO Inc IilncS.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Dec. 81
Business in all lines has been good and
the city's corporate limits have been
greatly enlarged. and property is percei'-
able in every direction.
During the year many handsome resi-
dences and substantial business houses
have been erected and various public
improvements made about the city. En-
elusive of the one hundred thousand dol
lar Teaching Hospital just completed
at the University, the city has expended
about two hundred thousand dollars IN
new buildings and other improvements.
The Charlottesville City and Suburban
Railway Company is making material
improvements by way of lesSen1ng the
grades on it's suburban line with the
view of a more efficient service for the
coming summer. The Jefferson Park
Hotel. which belongs to this company, is
receiving much attention preparatory to
the business of another season. The Al
bemarle Horse Show Association is work.
ing earnestly developing their recently &C
Qured possessions, in order to have them
opened by the spring.
In the city one of the most important.
immediate improvements is that outlined
bv the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company for the construction of Il new
and elegant depot and station, together
with various contemplated improvements
in the changing of street crossings With
overhead bridges. The new structure.
which the company proposes to erect,
will be a combination of brick and stone,
costing not less than $4,000. 1t Will con-
tain separate reception rooms tor the
races and all of the usual adjuncts OF a
tirst-clasS depot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
SUDDEN DEATH
OF Mr.. e. M'LE0D
WeII-known Gentleman Kills Him
self With Pistol.
NO CAUSE FOR ACT IS KNOWN.
Was Secretary aud Treasurer of To-
bacco Excharsc-Served as Private
Secretary to Two Goveruors-A
Native OF Georgia.
No CAUSE FOR ACT is KNOWN.

The many friends of MIR. Cazuean
OF his death at his residence. No. 5f West
Franklin Street. His body was found in
his bath room at $50. TTe had killed him
self with a pistol The muZzls was placed
in his mouth to be fred.
Just what time in tho uishs MI, Nc
Iced left his bed chamber for the closet
is not known.
Why he should have killed himself is
Il mystery
He left no communication TO his FAM
lily explaining his motive. Ills determina-
ton to put end II his existence must
have been very suddenly arrived at.
Mr.. Mcleod mas been somewhat depress-
ed in spirits OF late His health was fairly
good. though he suffered somewhat from
dyspepsia. He owned considerable prop
erty in Galveston, Texas. and it is thought
by many that he. had information OF it's
destruction by the great storm that swept
ever that city in September. He did not
talk often about his business affairs, not
even to the members of his family
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
Mr.. Mcleod was fffty-four years of age
He was born in Georgia. His father was
General Mcleod. who was a prominent
figure in the affairs of the Texas Repub-
lie, preceding the war with Mexico. Gem
eral Mcleod is buried in the grounds of
the State Capitol at Austin MIR. Me-
Leod's mother was Il Miss Lamar, and
she came Of a great and distinguished
family. Justice L. c. c. Lamar was her
near relative.
Mr.. Mcleod was educated at the Uni
versity of Virginia He spent two years
in Savannah, Ca, and came to Richmond
about thirty years ago. He mar
ried Miss Jennie Marshall. daughter OF
Mr.. William Marshall. long British Vice
Consul here. He was during the most
of the time of his residence here
identified with the tobacco trade.
He was for many years and at the
time OF death secretary and treasurer
OF the Richmond Tobacco Exchange.
SECRETARY TO GOVERNORS.
Mr.. Mcleod served as private secretary
to Governor Lee during the latter part
OF his term. He was Governor AIcKiu.
ney's private secretary for four years.
| Mr.. Mcleod was modest man. Hs
did not mix much with tho masses OF
the people. He had his few intimate
friends, and these were endeared to him
by the ties of what might Be termed al
cncdt brotrerly affection. Those wH1
| knew him best say he was q man Of the
noblest character.
! Mr. Mcleod leaves beside widow,
| four children, as follows: Hugh Mcleod
! who has a position with-a mining com.
J pany at Butte City. Montana: Alfred
! Mcleod. private secretary to Coke e
| pickreli; Lamar Mcleod. a youth o.
about fourteen years, arg Miss Virginia
Mcleod.
He had a good record as a private Ia
! the Confederate army under General
! Joseph Wheeler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
Emporia.
fSnnciai Dispatch to The Times.)

E,A1PORIA, VA, Dec. S1-Empor.a, the
county seat of Greenesville county. is
steadily growing. The trade this fall IN
peanuts has been especially large. ana
though the cotton crop has much reduced
on account Of the drought, large quan-
titv was sold in this market, $l5002O be-
ing expended for these two commodities
in Emporia this fall.
The factories are charging their plants,
and others are contemplated. The mer-
chants OF the town report a much larger
Christmas trade than III any previous
year. Several attractive dwellings are IN
process Of erection.
Within the last year the GreenesEllle
Bank has moved into q handsome new
building. This institution has been very
successful
The financial condition Of both the town
ana county is better than it has been
for several years past.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01

hotels, the Californian completed about
year ago, which is avery handsome
building under the management of Mrs.
D. e. Nasty, and the cold Mick" which
is at present unoccupied.
Three handsome residences have been
erected during the year by Messrs. John
H Ingram, W. G.. William and John IL.
Faris. Large additions have also been
made to the residence of T. +. Nor
rissette T. B. Watkins, Mrs. Florence
Mosely and others. The town Is in a
healthy progressive state. The merchants
stand well financially and doing good,
safe business Negotiations are now &C.
Ing on for the construction of5the Char
lotte County Railroad, on which work is
expected to be begun at an early date.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
THE MOSQUITO F LEET
Leave Hampton Roads for Their Long
Journey to Manila.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


NORFOLK. VA. Dee. 31.-rhe Mosquito
fleet sailed from Hampton Roads Tor Ma
Mia yesterday and passed Cape Henry,
outward bound 1T $50 o'clock In the al
ternoon. They had fair sailing weather.
but a wretchedly cold rain was falling as
the little vessels passed out 10 sea- The
feet which it is designed shall fnrthes
strengthen the coast guard about the
Philippines. preventing the Filipinos from
smuggling in war munitions. comprise.
the United States sunboat Annapolis. rated
as third -cIass; the converted yacht Frolie.
and tho gun tugs Pisqtrataqua and Wom-s
patuck. The Annapolis. the flagship. is
the largest of tine vessels She Is OF 502 net
tons IS l6S feet long, her mean draft is
l2:c5 feet. She was built by Lewis Nixon,
Elizaberhport, y. j.. and was commits
sioned in 1897. The smallest of the fleet
is the tug Wompatuck. She is LIZ feet
long. 25:os feet wide, OF 1S0 tons register.
She draws u feet of water. She Is the
sIowest vessel and, therefore. the pace
maker for the fleet, her indicated speed
being but % knots. which she is unlikely
TO develop on this voyage. Ina P's6ua-s
tauaua. the other war tug, IS slightly
more than twice as big as the Wompa-
tuck
The Frolic. which was Mrs. HanRa's
YACHT. is OF 1870 tons register, 165 feet long.
q feet breadth and draws 1904 feet Of
water. She was built in lss2 by the Globe
iron Works Cleveland. Ohio. and was
repaired at the Norfolk Savy-yard. begin
ming July. 1889. at a cost of tribe over
sr0 Coo All the vessels are In thorough re-
pair and are Il. for the voyage. which ex-
merits believe they will accomplish safely
within 80 days. They will coal az several
ncr,s an the voyage. the first OF which
bermuda is DESIGNATED to be. They took
on here all the coal they could safely
carry The coal capacity Of the Annapo-
lis Is 225 tons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-01
FARMVILLE.
a Progressive Business Town and Ed
ucationai Center.
lSnncial nisnuirh 10 The Times.

Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)
IARNVIILE-. VA, Dee. 3l.-Farmville
enters the twentieth century with the
br:shtes, prospects in its history. I'm
prorement was made in every line OF trade
except the volume OF tobacco sales. the
result of short crop and unfavorable
season.
Two and ttree-uuarter million pounds
OF tobacco WAS sold upon the warehouse
floors ct the close OF ;i?c season of 1885,
Real estate improvements during the
year. at conservative estimate, approNi-
mate scvcnty-five thousand dollars, in
gliding the Masonic Temple nearly COM
picicd: knitting mill, with a capacity of
one hundred and fifty dozen socks Fer
day, which output Will soon be doubled,
ana Il number of very handsome store
houses and dwellings.
The Farmville Fair. held last fall, gave
the enterprisins merchants an opportunity
watch they giat2ly embraced, to better
advertise ana extend their business inter
eSts.
The new year also gives TO Farmvilie
broom factory and wholesale grocery
company, beside several new business
firms
The outlook for The State Normal Sclool
located here, is brighter than at any time
In lis history During The Iast year sever
al new buildings have been added, and the
number Of pupils greatly increased. The
school now has its own laundry, a gym
nas!um and steam-heating throughout.
In front OF the Normal School stands
the Confederate monument lately erect
ed bv the Ladies Memorial Association
and Confederate Veterans, showing that,
| while Farrnviiie is pressing forward in the
march of progress. there yet fingers ten
DER memories of the days gone by.