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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12

Judge w H. Bonds. of the County
Court OF Wise. has sent i'll his rcsigna-
ton to the Governor. The Governor has
notified the Legislature of the action of
Judge Bonds. No reason is assigned in
Judge Bonds letter for his decision to
leave the bench
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
VI u,u.v A,ovr zop.z

Major Howard has received from Tie
District Commissioners an !nEitatinn to
witness the annual review # the Police
and Fire Departments in Washington
this afternoon. He cannot dttcn /.
Mr.. Charles Fl. Phillips was elected
Chief of Richmond Court, No. 10. Tribe
OF Ben IIur, at Pickett Camp Hall Tues
day night. There We're thirty-two mem
bers or the charter list. Chief Phillips
will make his appointments at the next
meeting.
Mr. John L, Pitts aud wife &c Scots
VILE, Va. arc in the city Mr.. Pitts has
a large contract for laying mains in Lee
District.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
ACTOR AND ACTRESS WED.
Intended as Secret but Reporter Was
Present
(Snecinl DIsnafch IA &c Timcs }

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Dec. 1.-Two
members OF the theatrical profession,
both giving :heir homls as New York.
were married i'll Hampton late to-nighs
after the More ttau Queen Company
had concluded its performance in Nor
folk. They were Miss Belle Tull tre
daughter of John Tull and Mr.. Alfred
Archer. son of William Archer They in
tended to be married secretly. but ons
of the witnesses invited by the preacher.
Rev. J. Sidney Peters, was q newspaper
man.
fi'e company plays here to-morro.
night The bride is L handsome young
blonde, and was dressed very stylisn!y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Captain William Gibboney.


Especial Dispatch to Inc Ilmcs.}
WYTHEVILLfI, VA. Dec. 11.-Captain
William Gibboney. one of the oldest citi-
zens of Wytheville. died this evening at
S o'clock of pneumonia. Captain Gibbo-
neE had been one of the most prosperous
merchants of this section, but several
years ago had to retire from business on
account of old age. He was in his eighty
sixth year. He leaves four sons-D. X.
William, James and Albert Gibboney, and
four daughterS-NIrs. Virginia Archer of
Richmond, Mrs. Ben Terry of Bluetield,
Mrs. James A. Pemberton of Fayette-
vile. \. c., and Miss jamie Gibboney of
Wytheville.
Captain Gibboney was Il native of Ire
land, but had for years lived in and been
identified with this section, where by his
upright and straightforward business
dealings he held the confidence of every
one. No arrangements have been made
fNr no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
RAILROAD UNDER GROUND.
Psnnsy TO Secure New York Terminus By
Bu;ldi & TuEnci
(Br Associated Fress.l

NEW YORK, Dec ia J. Cassatt
president of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
o-day made public his plan for securing
a New York terminus for his company
He made the following statement TO the
Associated Press:
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
is now prepared to carry out its policy,
long since adopted of extending its rail-
road into New York city, therein estab-
fishing a suitable passenger terminus for
the accommodation of the public To
accomplish this on a comprehensive plan,
the Long Island Extension Railroad Com
pany will withdraw its application for
powers to construct its terminal rail-
road and in lieu of such independent
construction it is now proposed to build
under the charter of the Pennsylvania
New York Extension Railroad Company.
lust organized, and a New Jersey rali-
road company about TO be organized q
through underground connection between
the Long Island Railroad and the Penn
sylvania lines in New Jersey ard 10 con-
struct a proper and commodlous JOINT
underground terminal station in New
York city for the Pennsylvania and Long
Island ROADS.
After years Of exhaustive study. the
conclusion has been reached that 4 tul-
mel line operated by electricity is III every
v-ay- the most practicable, economical! anG
the best for the interests of tile road and
OF the city. The line as ado3ted VII
traverse the city of New York from the
Hudson River to the East River. and DC
underground throughout, ard at such
depth as not to interfere with future
construction Of subways by the city on
NJ! It's avenues. similar to lie one ROW
building along Fourth -tvenue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
SHORTAGE OF COAL CARS.
Textile Industries of Four States Are Threat
cred.
az Associatcd Hrcss.)

KNOXVILLE TENN. Dec. n.-Ihe
coal car shortage, together with 3 no.
ticc from the Southern Railway that II
VIII connscate coal for its own use, threat
ems grave dangers TO the Industries ot
four States which depend upon Coal
Creek and ,Iellico for their supplleS. >"
serious is the coal shortage necolh''l5
that textile industries in Tennessee, 'eoF-
g;L and North and South Carohlia may
be compelled to shut down
Coal operators of this section are sala
to be losing thousands Of dollars through
their inability to get cars to move their
OUTPUT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Case of Miss E,slwick.
- Associatel Press.l

WASHINGTON. D. C, Dec ll-The
application for clemency in the case OF
Miss Eastwick the American girl con-
fined in prison in London for raising
q railroad bond, has been forwarded TO
The Erteo States Embassy at London,
and Mr.. White. the secretary and charge,
viii do all in his power TO ameioratc the
condition of The prisoner The British
Government has. il is said been very
iatulgent in this case, and there is every
reason to expect that 1t will continue 10
pc so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Crumbs From Kansas.

Lack of sense is too often blamed on
lack OF confidence.
The most forlorn-Iookins object in this
world is a man guest around the house
in the daytime.
There are lots Of men who should never
leave a town of the size where Il attracts
attention when man paints his barn.
When a woman apologies Cor her fami-
IL 10 The man OF her choice before mar
riace il IS n good sig1: that she will brag
about them afterward.
Eph King suggests sending Carrie Ma
ZION &c Bulgaria after Ellen Stone. He
thinks a taste Of Carrie would cure the
brigan0s of stealing American women
Atchison Globe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE PRESIDENT
TODAY sent the following nominations to
E,rancis f. Baker. of Indiana, to be
1-nited states circuit Judge for the Sew
enth Judicial District.
Observation-Disclosures Jacob ". Dud-
lev. East RadforG; John NJ. Griffin Fred
ericksburg; Elisha G. Darden Hampton;
charles p. Smith, Martinsville; Herbert
p woodfin, National Soldiers Home;
frederick Read. Newport News; May
Arosby Campbell, Warrentor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Mrs. Cheek Psrdoned.
az Assoclatcd Prcss !

MONTGOMERY. ALA. Dec Hoover
aor Jelks to-day granted a PARDON to
Mrs Mamie Cheek, who was recently
convicted in Henry county of killing
Danzey. her divorced husband She had
married Danzey when She WAS thirteen
years of ge They had three children.
She later obtained a divorce. She left
+he State. but later returned to try and
recover her children, which were awarded
to Danzcy In three-cornered fight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
School Building Accepted.

Tho Nicholson-Street School building,
of Fulton, as improved, was accepted
Yesterday morning. The following mem
hers of the board went down to Fulton
ana inspected the building: Messrs. r G.
Ebel, A. L. Phillips, Charles Hutzler and
r. FI. Shine. They foun6 the annex TO be
very satisfactory. rha building IS as
good as new. The annex is larger than
tho building originally vas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
BIG FIRE IN NEW YORK,
Quarter Million Damage in Short While Early
THIS Morning.
- Assoclatcd rrcss.l

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-Fire broke out
in Tho Dennison Paper Manufacturing
Conn; ny's store building Ne. l9S Broad
way this morning, at AS o'clock. In a
very short umc it had spread through
the narrow siN-story building and attack
cd IIceen.an's drug store, at Nc l9G
Broadway.
Wiilin half an hour the Demrison Com
rany.s plant was a wreck. The fire at
I; cllcd the rear Of lIcgeman's drug store
hut Was kept from the stock The loss,
1t is said. VIII reach $2o0,0oo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Echo OF Franklin Syndicate.
R1 Associated Press J


NEW YORK. Dec. little criminal pro-
ceedings against Attorney Robert Am
mon. growing out of his relations with
William FtMincI. OF the $50 per cent
Franklin Syndicate, were dismissed TO-
day by a local magistrate
Ammon was charged with having re-
ceived Sl000G6 of the syndicate money,
but the complainant famed to appear to
1Ccss the charges against him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
McGoveru and Sullivan 10 Meet.

(By ASSOCIATED Fressl
NV YORK, Dec. I1.-Articies for
mach between Terry McGoNern and
psc Sullivan. fcatherweight pugtists,
we signed in this city to-day. The bout
wi take place January S0th before the
li1 offering the best terms
,obert I1itzsimmons Will act as rcfcrce.
ne National Athletic Club, of Waterbury,.
nnn.. has offered IS per cent. Of the
lto rcceiDtS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
STATES SHARE:
VERY NEAT SUN
Franklin Dispensary Yields Semi
Annual Revenue of s6OO-Many
Visitors at CAPITOL,

Colonel Mawc received yesterday a
check for $500 from Franklin, South
ampton county. This. neat sum repre-
sents the States share OF the profits of
the liquor business in Franklin. All
things clsidered, ciiciy among them
that this is just the se.ni-annua settle
ment Of Franklin, it would appear that
somebody has been quite thirsty down IN
Franklin. and that tbs dlspensary has
been at least trying to do its part to-
wards Stacking that unpleasant burning
sensation that affects the throats of men
in every part OF the globe, civilized and
otherwise.
Tho following were among the callers
at the Auditors office yesterday: {. w.
Porter, Treasurer OF King and Queen:
j. p. Gillian. Treasurer of Chesterfield;
j. Fl. Hopkins. Treasurer OF Accomac
and W. f. billiard. Treasurer of Spot
sylvania.
Great crowds OF prominent Virginians
are in the city and many of them were
at the Capitol yesterday, matters under
consideration in the convention ard Leg
isaturc bringing them there, as we'll as
other propositions Of public nature not
actually before either body. Some have
come in the interest of local measures.
others in connection with the State sub
committee meeting Tuesday night, still
others to attend the William and Mary
Board meeting last night and a large pro-
portion of them to root for Hampton
Roads as thu, place for holding the James
town Exposition In 1907.
Judge w II. Bonds. of the County
Court OF Wise. has sent i'll his rcsigna-
ton to the Governor The Governor has
notified the Legislature of the action of
Judge Bonds. No reason is assigned in
Judge Bonds letter for his decision to
leave the bench.
Governor-elect Montague was in 20 see
the Governor yesterday, and was in
conference with him for ar ;?our or
more.
Mr.. Montague does not expect 20 leave
the city for several days now at least,
and will soon begin work on his inaugu-
raj address.
Governor Tyler has appointed the follow
ing notaries: Thomas W. Sutton, Nor
folk: Charles M. White Warrenton; and
James Barron Hope. of Portsmouth. The
latter gentleman is the son of the late
James Barron Hope. the editor of the
Landmark, of Norfolk, and known
throughout the South as Virginias poet
laureate.
The charter of the Battery Park
Amusement Company was filed with the
Secretary of the Commonwealth yaster-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Graduate Nurse.

Miss Clinsy Whitehead graduated from
the Training School Of st. Luke's Hospi-
tai Yesterday at the head OF ner class
Miss Whitehead left last night for her
home in Chatham, where she will spend
several weeks. but may later return TO
Richmond to do private nursinS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Feast of the Virgin.
(By Associated Press. }

ME&ICO CITY, Dec. 11.-LarSc num-
bers OF pilgrims are arriving to attend the
feast tomorrow Of Guadaloupe Hidalso
at the shine of the miraculous picture of
the Virgin.
phe Indians regard the Virgin Guada-
loupe as their special protectress, and
have always held her in patriotic as well
nc religions yeneration
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Suicide in New York.


NEW YORK Dec n--John A. Hess,
CT Buchanan. West Virginia. committed
suicide to-day at small hctel here br
sinhalinS gas He had been dead soma
time when found Papers found In HIS
pockets indicated tina. he was clerk ot
the Circuit Court of Buchanan. He en-S
gagged the room yesterday aud paid fos4
it for two days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Senator Blackburn Varied.
(By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. limited
States Senator ]. S. Blackburn. OF Ken
lucky. and Mrs. Mary Z. Blackburn. were
married here to-day at the rectory OF
st Pauls Church by Rev. Father JIackin.
Only few relatives were present Tho
bride. whose first husband was Judge
Blackburn. 9. distant relative OF the Sem
ator. wore :. travelling costume ot gray
cloth. with nat 70 match. She has re-
sided in this city most OF her life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12

Ter apartments yesterday, is hcvering
between life and GcafiI .tc- day She
showed some mprovement#tf THIS morning,
but the chance for recovery;is very slight.
ITS a woman, - ITS In q book" and
"Tll tell You all about IT. are the only
coherent words that the detectives sit
tinguish.
There is no tangible clue to the perpe-
traitor of the crime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
The Work Will Begin

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Dec. 1.-THE
State Board of Registers are in session
in this city and have appointed registers
in fifteen counties TO register voters ur-
der the provisions of the. new constitu-
ton. This means the beginning Of the
disfranehisement Of the negro In Ala
bama, l.l.- i,a,-L..-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
OBITUARY.
Veteran Dennis O'Hars.

Veteran Dennis OIiare. OF Company y,
Tcntl, Battalion Virginia infantry, OF
Richmond, died yesterday at Lee Camp
Soldiers Home. He was eishty-one years
of age. and bad been an inmate CT the
home for some time. The funeral will
take place from Sacred Heart this morn
ineh at 10 o'cinCa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Funeral Services.

Tie funeral of Mrs. Margaret \. Deuel.
will take place from Broad-Strcet Meth
odist Church this afternoon at $50
o'clock.
The remains of Ruth s. Austin. the in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. IL. r.
Austin, whose death occurred near Alex
andria. Sunday We're brought to Rich
mond for interment. The childs funeral
took place Monday afternoon from the
home Of Mr.. A. D. Lawton, No. Ia Wash
ingtOD Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Frlnn Cloud.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
ADAMS GROVE. VA. Dec. n.-Mr.
Frank Cloud died yesterday at his faith
ers home in Southampton county. I'M
married and about forty years of age.
His funeral services were conducted to-
day by his pastor. Rev. 7. O. Edwards.
and his remains inferred i'll the church
yard at Persons Church. He was popu-
lar and highly esteemed by 1t large mum !.
Der of friends. He was connected with
che of the. old and honored families Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
The Company hartsred.

iijv .tsSOGEaf"l I'T''ss-I
ALBANY, n 6, Dec. IA railroad
company which includes among us DIRE
TOR. officials OF the PENNSYLVANIA and
long Island Railroad Companies Was in
cornCrated today TO operate q railroad
line through an underground tunnel con-
Meeting New Jersey .Tith Long Island.
The name of the company IS TIC Penn
s,lvania-LcnS Island Extension 5'att-
road. Capital, 100000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12

WOOSTER. O.-Fire Of unknown origin
early to-day destroyed the main build
ings of the University of Woos.cr. The
loss is estimated at S250009. Insurance
about $4,000. 1t is supposed mat an OK
pIosIon Of chemicals in one of the labo-I
ratorcs was the cause. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
DEATHS.

at Lee Camp Soldiers
Home, December 10, 1901. Veteran DEN
MS O'HARE: Company a, Tenth Bat
talon. Virginia Infantry. or Richmond
funeral from the Church of the
Sacred Heart TO-DAY Thursday at
10 o'clock.
DEI1EI.-Died, at the residence of her
husband. No 16 South Short Street
tuesday. December TO- 1901. at 4:45
o'clock P NJ, Mrs. MARGARET A.
DEUEL., wife Of A. II. S. Deuel., In
the fifty-sixth year of her age.
Funeral from Broad-Street NJ. E.
Church, THURSDAY, at $50 P. NJ
Friends and acquaintance invited to
attend without further notice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
R. NJ. Kent.
ESPECIAL Dispatch 10 Tic Time,

ISreclai Dlsrateh 20 Tic Times.l
LOUISA. VA, Dec. u.--R. NJ. Kent
after Il long illness, died this afternoon
at the advanced age OF cighty-siX. He
had been closely identified with the bust
ness and religious interest of this town
for some three score years
He leaves several sons and daughters
among them r. ". Kent. Jr.. of Roa-
no1e; DR.. c. ". Kent. Of the University
of Virginia: Mrs John ". Goss, of Abe
marie: Mrs. f. NJ. Woo!foll. and Miss
Ellen Kent. of Louisa.
Arrangements have not as yet been
made for the funeral.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Hovers al Deaths Door.
fRv Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec H. Mrs.
ADA Gilbert Dennis the fashionable dress
maker found mysteriously assaulted in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12

Magnolia Camp, Woodmcn of the World.
elected officers Tuesday night as follows:
!. VI. Binford consul commander; r. -
Francis. adviser lieutenant; c. l. Phillips.
banker: issac Held. clerk: g. r Fair
lamb. escort; W. NJ Cuuthorne, watch
man; y. ". Frank. secretary: w. j.
West. physician; j. f. Powell r W,
jones and rhos. Gardner, managers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Thomas SAN ders.
Nr. John ]. Hudgins.

Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)
PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 11-Mrs.
Ella Nora Wells wife of MI. r. S. Wells,
Il affernnOn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
Garman Cauley.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
ROANOKE, VA, Dec. 11.-Garnan
Cauley. aged twenty-five, died at his
home, in Bedford, near TINS city, last
night from typhoid fever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12

MIR. Montague does not expect 20 leave
the city for several days now at least,
and will soon begin work on his inaugu-
raj address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12

Governor-elect Montague was in 20 see
the Governor yesterday, and was in
conference with him for ar ;?our or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-12
George a. Ap 7icfl.

Especial Dispatch TO The Timcs.)
ALEXANDRIA, VA. Dec. 11.-George
\ Appch. aged forty-threc years, died
this morning at his home here after
lingering illness. A widow and six small
children survive lliEl-two sons and four
daughters. Mr. Appich was one of the
best known hotel and saloon-keepers in
this city. and was proprietor of the APP
'rich House. on King Street. He was Il
son OF the late George L. Appich. and
was one OF AleHandria's leading citizens.
Two years ago he served as Il member
OF the City Council The funeral will
take place Friday afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
NJ SIS Kate Douglas
Especial dispatch 10 The Timcs)
LEESBURG, VA. Dec 1.-THE death Of
Miss Kate Douglas occurred at the home
OF her nephew Mr.. j. Z. Douglas III
Aldie, yesterday afternoon. She was a
native of Alexandria, though for the past
ten years she had made her home in
Aide with her nephew. She WAS about
seventy years OF age and died from heart
disease Her remains were taken 20 Alex
andrja carly this morning, where they
were inferred in Christ Church Cemetery
in that city.
Thomas Saur ders.
Especial Dispatch to The Tirnes.)
ENPORIA. VA. Dec 11.-Nlr. Thomas
Saunders, son of the late John w. Saund-
ars died Sunday at his mothers resi-
dence. four miles from Inroria, OF
typhoid pneumonia, in the nineteenth
year of his age.
Nr. John J. fludgins.
Especial Dispatch to The Iimes.)
PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. f1.-Mr.
John ]. Hudgins, ST., an old and respect
cd citizen, died last night at his residence
on Washington Street. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from West-End Baptist Church.
Mrs. Eia Nora ellis
ESPECIAL Dispatch TO The Times)
PETERSBURG, VA. Dec. 11.-Mrs.
Ella Nora Wells wife of MI. r. S. Wells,
died yesterday afternoon.
Garman Cauley.
Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
ROANOKE, VA, Dec. 1l.-Garman
Caulev. aged twenty-five, died at his
home. in Bedford, near this city, last
night from typhoid fever
New-York tribune., 1901-04-20

tice has now become practically universal while
AN" is retained before words beginning with
vowel sounds. Note however. that 1t Is the
initial sound not merely the letter, which de-
should not say "an union" IAN euphony,
but "a union" and "a euphony''; for although
the words begin with the vowels 'u'' and e.
they really begin with the consonant sound of
'y." So we say IAN honor instead of "a hon.
or because. while the word begins with the
coEsonant H." 1t also begins with the vowel
sound Of 20" Now, the unaccented "h." In
such words Historical" historian" etc, is
not a true consonant sound, but merely an
aspirate the predominant sound in the initial
syllable being the vowel sound Of st" We
might not condemn even criticise the use of
"a' before the unaccented "h." Neither could
we. without running counter to great author-
ties, condemn the of AN before consonants
and consonant sounds, for Shakespeare speaks
of IAN hair" IAN usurer.' and such an one"
But certainly cannot concede that the use
of IAN" before the unaccented a." which was
practically universal until a recent date, and
which in most is strongly commended by
euphony, is in the least degree incorrect, slip
shod. cockneyish affected, bizarre On the
contrary 1t is pure simple, regular and euphoni-
Gus English