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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15
Hot soups on Railroads.

How is II. asked correspondent on a
western Pullman car, after having re-
cciyed A plate Of green turtle soup, that
you can make this soup SO quickly and
yet so palatabley | see no conveniences
on this train for cooking and preparing
green turtle
We do not make it on the train" was
tn, answer at is all prepared for us by
French chef in New York, who also
makes for u, mock turtle, OK tail, CON
sommc. tomato. Julienne, printGnior, nut
ton broth. vegetable. beef. French boul-
lon. pea. chicken or mulligatawny. any
one Ok which | can supply you here hot
on he train at few minutes notice"
The passenger obtained the address Of
the chef. and on arriving in this city paid
him visit. A building four stories in
height Is used for business purposes, the
upper floor being the kitchen or soup max
ing room Here twenty employees were at
work cutting upmeat, chickens, vegetables
and turtles, preparing the various soups
in large kettles, or pouring the savOry com
pound into cans of different sizes or glass
bottles Of peculiar shape. Each vessel,
after filling, was weighed. The tin cans
sil' Ildi' va tIit liiii NUN VI iiiN
ing from bright tin plates, which are cut
up and shaped by machinery. The kitchen
whore the soups were made was, on the
day Of the unexpected visit. model of
cleanliness, as was also every vessel used
in the preparation OF the deicacies After
the cans are flied they are, while the con-
tents are still hot. dramatically sealed by
machinery at tho rate of 5000 a day.
These cans vary in size from one plate OF
soup 10 enough for party of half
dozen After sealing, the cans are sent
TO the vanishing and labelling rooms.
About q dozen more employees are engaged
in this work which, although done by
hand. is nearly as rapidly performed as
the sealing. The cans are then ready for
packing in cases to bc sent to the diife--
cut railroads, which work - done On tho
second story.-Mcw York Letter
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Mr.. Evans escaped being wounded,
probably BY leaping overheard At thu
alarm OF the barge blowing up. Myself
was wounded by cutlass on the head
slightly by pike on the face and thigh;
slightly BY cutlass on the shoulders. and
after the surrender was knocked down
by a ABOUND rammer, the blow OF which
was unfortunate y near upon the same
place where the cutlass hit. You will do
me a singular favor to grouse the sdl!y !
took in the barge, and have me exchanged
as soon as possible.
Yours sffectionately,
J. CROPPER, JR."
A striking feature in this characterize
ic report to Colonel Davies is the apollo
getic way in which the gallant Chopper
1ess 10 be forgiven "the sally be took
against the enemies of his country. The
dauntlcss patriot was anxious, too, 10 be
exchanged as 5000 as possible; and we
doubt not, though battered and bruised
and very much disoTiered' by his
wounds, would soon have been ready 10
attempt just such another sally should
opportunity afford
MS tDiOucI Jpnn tIoIiN' WIS Z i'""
father Of the late Governor Henry A..
Wise Of Virginia. He had distinguished
himself at the battle of Brandywine.
Nearly all the officers of the regiment!
had been either killed or wounded, and
the line was being broken and disorgan-
lied by such serious losses, when Crop
per, the senior captain, lifted his red
bandaus handkerchief upOn a ramrOd
and rallied the wagering ranks. For this
galan; conduct he was promoted on the
field of battle by the Marquis de Lafay-
cite, who Witnessed the occurrence.
To be cOncluded
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Central Africa is the finest hunting
country in the world. Here are the Gle
plant. the buffalo. the Lion, the leopard,
the rhinoceros. the hppopotamus, the
giraffe. the hyena, the Gland. the zebra,
and endless species of small deer and an
telopc. Then the whole country is Gov
cred with traps to catch these animals
deep pits. with Jagged stake rising up
in the middle. the whole rooted over with
turf and grass. so exactly like the forest
bed that only the trained eye can detect
their presence. | have found myself
walking unconsciously on a narrow neck
between two of these pits. when 4 couple
of steps TO either side would almost ccr-
tainly have meant death Snakes, too.
and especially the hideous and deadly
puff adder. may turn up at any moment.
and in bathing, which one eagerly docs
at every pool. the sharpcst lookout il
scarcely q match for the diaboical craft
Of She roeodi,e.-"Tropical Africa.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15

MANY man has to thank his sterling
patronymic for his position In life. and
numerous lassies with charming Christian
and surnames have found themselves at
the altar sooner than would have been the
case had they possessed less attractive
applications II two men Of equal attain.
ments. one called. say John Quincy. and
tho other Acts Apostles Tong ian actual
name). apply for tho same situation, can
IL be doubted which of the pair would 30
successful?
Phyllis is my only Joy" sang the poet.
But substitute Betsy Jane" for Phyllis.
and what q change comes over the line.
II. instead of Romeo, wherefore art
thou. Rorneo2" tho words had been
Prince Albert Daniel. wherefore art
thou. Prince Albert Danielt' the poetical
aspect of the line would have been en-
tirely lost, and the question might well
be- considered pertinent ono, az the lat-
ter is a genuine Christian and duly regis
tered.
That there is something in name
must. therefore. be admitted. Whether
that indofinitS quantity has affected 0or
good or eviD Inc persons and places re-
ferrpd To III the following paragraphs IL
is impossible to say. The names have
been gathered from various sources.
They are not, as might be imagined. the
coinage of the writers brain, but are actual
names now or heretofore in actual use.
OF the names of people, the following
is a curious list, Mr. Rottengoose. Mr..
Honeybin, Mr.. Cauliflower. Mr.. Vittels,
Mr.. Swine, Mr.. Fever, Mr. Deadhorse.
These are ALL according to Mr.. Holdings
head. genuine names. Another gentle
man. unpleasantly named "Bugg." con
verted himself into Norfolk Howard"
and in like manner Mr.. Physick an.
nounced in daily paper that he intended
doubtless bccaus, he was unable to find
a lady willing to take him-to adopt an
other and a more cuphonious appellation.
Mr. Hacker Bodily" who would seem.
from the sound Of his name, to be kind
Of Greenacre. Harrison Wake Sober.
whose appellation reads like hint from
a friendly policeman; Owen Tickle Al
gar, whose cognomen appears like rude
request; Count de Wints. "Trew Je-
gon" and "Jehu liorrocks' are among tho
strange names the writer has observed.
London It'd Bits.
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Fishing for "A cigar stump.

Nothing ever came upon me with
greater surprise than little incident
which ! witnessed in the Southern hotel
rotunda during the convention. | was
sitting with friend near the billiard end
Os the ro,unda when my attention was
drawn To tie actions OF wei, dressed
man of about 80 years lie was neatly
clad In light suit, wore q stove pipe
hat and carried cane. He entered,
walked past IL certain place several times,
and at last stopped and glanced about
him in suspicious way, as if 10 ascer
tain whether he was observed. Then he
quickly looked at the floor and we saw
him push with his foot cigar stump that
was quite long. Again no glanced about
him. moved To the stump and again
pushed it toward chair He confined
this action until the cigar was under tho
chair Then be very complacently took u
seat, dropped his little cane. reached
down and the cigar was his. He brushed
IL while glarcng around TO see if he had
been observed. and, not noticing any eyes
fixed upon him. arose with great dignity
and leisurely walked TO the cigar stand
and lighted the stump.
NY llt'u I'F iii.i sun u NoIu uuIIl5
ills performance. but as the man saun-
tered of We looked 90 each other in as
constituent. the trick lad been so artis-
ticany performed that no comedian on the
stage could initiate H.. he'll never eS-
rc.,ed 20 find q "sniper' in such a well
dressed man. h2yinsalways supposed that
only boys aEl tramps rasorted to picking
-r fos .ora smoke But gentleman to
whoa toll this incident said shat it is
uot uncommon 20 see such M seton in .
hotel where tLocirar5 sm0iej a,e usually
aOod and De smokers throw tLcm away
before they are too small 10 tempt a
st,u-y nam Or broken SPORTY. n. T."
III Globe Democrat.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15

DErRorr. July 1.-THE Grand Trunk
limited express No s, which left the Dc.
pot at II o'clock last night, was derailea
At Mount Olivet cemetery, fourteen miles
from Detroit. The switch leading into
the cemetery had been thrown opea,
and the lights put out. Fire
man Baby was caught under the
engine, which turned completely over,
and crushed him to death. The engineer
escaped by jumping. Miss Rose Quirk,
Of Mount Clemens. was severely though
not dangerously injured. The other pas
sengers were badly shaken up, but none
sustained any serious injuries. A reward
of $500 has been offered for information
leading to the discovery of the miscreant
who misplaced the switch.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15

Kate and Arthur thought their parting
uuDmcrirel. and were consequently much
startled by The consciousness OF . pros
enrr near" Turning they discovered
little Tommy. standing with his hands IN
his pockets. intently regarding them.
"Wcli. Tommy said his sister in de-
suair. why DO You act so' "Oh, never
mind. said he, soothingly. / only want
20 see if Won do it al right. IS. II. d"
in New York World.
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smiling Acquaintance.

%. mamma said little boy IF 4
years. rushing eagerly into the presence
Of his mother. I've got acquainted vita
the little boy that's moved into Che house
a.It door
.Ha,. SOU! replied the mother "lnu
have been pllyiuc together theu;'
$40. replied the boy, 'bat there's a
hole in tine fence. and smiled through it
q. him and he smiled back again; So ue'ro
acrlaint,d ain't we:' Youths Compan-
ion.
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lie had his hat off and was walking
Gong the street in wilted condition,
when . pedestrian halted him. extended
his hand for a shake, and asked:
Have made mistaken
How"
Are you doing this TO advertise 4 hair
restorative, or because Of the heatY
THE heat, Of course"
Then shake again. Ihavc always con-
tended that 10 took more nerve for a bald
headed man 10 uncover on the street than
TO face loaded cannon. You are a hero.
SRA man Of nerve. Shake again. De
trOit Free Press.
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4 NEW TIME.

thousand caro-, and hopes. and feau
Our fathers knew not, touch our scuh,
Thoughts tlrbid current scsvard roth
It, stream Of seap.
Not as OF old time, faring FREQ
In Joyous robes, Is knowledge drest;
But. BY Its own great load opprcst,
Pods heavily.
So grave we grow we lose in part
The i'thesoI:o words and thoughts of old;
Delving too deep for hidden gold
We chill the heart
Yet Is spring round us everywhere,
Young lives expand. young thoughts are oo.7
From ruins Of dead days outworn
The world grows fair
Louis Morris IN The Universal Review
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15

RACISE. WIS, July H-Reporls from
John Xachar, the faster, are that all at
tcmpts TO obtain nourishment from the
light food administered to him have
proved futile The milk and other food
taken is not retained on the stomach.
This has left him in very weak and ex-
Eaus,ed condition, and he will most
probably suffer death as a penalty Of his
ifty.three days wllfui fast.
PARIS, July 14.-M. Alon, a life mem
Der Of the Senate, is dead.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15
In Lay Gorld.s Conservatory.

In the conservatory at Jay Gould's
home. at Iryington-on-the-iIuds0n there
arc not fewer than 400 varieties OF palms
and tree ferns. bcsidosa vast collection Of
smaller plants. The rose house, which is
perhaps the most delightful part Of the
Conservatory. is filled with the iinestsum-
MGR AVID winter loses 10 be- found in
the United s,a.cs.-New York Evening
L---.-L
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15
The New Duchess Wants Her Money.

NEW YORK, July l4-The motion of
the Duchess Of Marlborough. formerly
Mrs. Hammersley, for $400, 900 allowance
from her first husbands property has
been granted by Surrogate Ransom, on it
being shown that $4,000 had accumu-
lated in interest The motion was made
by Mr.. Robert Sewel. Mr.. Franklin
Bartlett, who represented the next of kin
said that as $4,000 had already been
paid to the Duchess on the I'd of Deem
Der last, and the income of the estate be-
ing $40, 900 year. 800 900 ought to be
suili lent to last her until the 81 Of next
December Mr.. Sewell claimed that the
interest on the estate was greater than
$4,000, and that the estate is worth
$1,000 600
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15

We see that a baby whale has teen
tossed on tho Atlantic beach. There
viii doubtless be great struggle among
fashionable street women in that vicinity
to see which win get the little curiosity
to wear Oh her hat-kansas State Jour
riol
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15

In the list of trusts" the BARRIERS
trust, recently formed in New York, will
certainly take place at the head. Nor
ristOwu Herald.
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lyrensiW.

We DO not believe these stories about
grocers mixing sand with their sugar. 1t
costs money TO get nice, clean sand
Lowell Citizen.
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Tho House and the Inmates.

II Is pcstlcnt folly for n man TO build
an ugly louise; gloomy house; a fr0wn-
ing house. house with few and attenu-
ated windows. His children are to be
reared in the structure he builds. His
rest hours from the turmoil Of business
are 10 be spent there. The quality Of the
house is the gauge Of the civilization Of
its occupant; The races which are prac-
tically houselcss are the most wrctchcd
in the world. Dion Cassius' description
of the ancient Caledouians IS suggestive
They had 80 towns. no fields or houses;
rolmed Oh the wild and wlter,ess mount
aims and deserts. hid in the mud for days
together with only their heads out q
water The house makes the Midland
woman So impressed were ;he old Hin
docs with this fact that they wor5hipcd
with magnificent rites Visyu kaama, the
Carpenter Of the Gods" and he built
wooden structures Of imposing charac-
ter and Of beautiful design, in which the
Fat roof has no place, but in which the
gable is a curved line-St. Paul Pioneer
Press
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-15

know nothing happier in coniugal life
than an intimacy which does not stop AZ
the fellowship OF interests. or even q
affections. but which is carried on TO the
province Of thought.-Dupanlouo.
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COTTON REPORT.

NuTAt. ounce
Qsotations.-Middling, &C.; low middling.
95c.; good ordinary. SC.
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SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.

Wheat.-L ngberry, l50bushels prime new
at SOC. Mixed, 70 bushels good old at S2c
Shortberry, 81 bushels very good new at s5c.
i26 bushels fair al >Oc. Total sales of wheat
So bushels.
Corn.-White, 57i bushels very good at
at Gle; 30 bush is Y ~ good at 63lc. Total
sales of corn G)i bushels.
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JSO. p. BRANCH. FRED. r. SCOTT,
THOMAS BRANCH & CO., BANK
4 FRS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS

BONDS. STOCRs. and SECURITIES
BOUGHT AND SOLD In this and I'll the
Northern markets.
We haye private telegraphW.f from OR
of.cc - all the Northern Ichanses, and can
execute orders for ACTIVE STOCKS within
.eV minutes q their receipt At our Office.
We a.; quotations every quarter OF an hour
which axe open tor the inspection Of our
customers,
Earliest information % the subject OF Rail
road AMI Corporation Securities and STATE
Bonds.
2-tf THOMAS BRANCH 4 co.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
New York stock Market.
New IORK, July II.

4enorted by G. w. Branch Il Co., banker
spd brokers'. No. iii Main street.
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French Restaurant
WANTS.

1900 TO $500 WANTED.-Secured by
- Deed of Trust. Good per cent. and no
risk. Address BUSINESS" care Carrier
No. Ia. 5dec4tf
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JARDELLNS BAND.
FOURTH SACRED CONCERT or THE
Steavner ARIEL,

TICK ETS, ROUND TRIP. 90 CTS. Chill
DREN. IS CTS
steamer leaves wharf half past O'Clock
p. IN. . sh trp, stOp- at ity Point half an hour.
Refr' shments under new man cement and
in greater variety as folio s: Sandwiches. all
kinds,5 cts: -Oda Water, Ginger Ale, Lemonade,
etc. cts. Ice Cream, 10 cts. All other re-
freshments strictly city prices. " IL IL
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Grain and Cotton Exchange.
RICHMOND. Va, July u

ogYgRiSGs REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
Wheat.-9i2 bushels.
Corn -S5i bushels.
Oats, 700 bushels.
Meai.-50 bushels.
Flour .-225 barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-30
FOR RENT,
Notice to Contractors,

CLERKS OFFICE B)ARD or GOWN,
~ iioaerS OF Ohio CJuuty, Wheeling. a VI.
April l., ISIS
Sealed proposals will be nc4Ived st al, Ga
nat tie ~ 81 May nssL al ,0a ~ it ID. 10
lowing county W, "a. TO b. Il IRE this s.so. ~
Eoss's HiIf. >. q n. Triaiciphia dsnsts
cubic yards mScs'en xipg.
9 Etll. : & b., kchlsn1 district, ttUk
yards m~acasemlIing
Battle u Road. 20 cubic yards mAcAi,ns
Ing, % cubic yards masonery. 40 cubi, yIl.
excavation
Chapel Run, 900 oubic yard, macaaemHr
Diron'. kun Road, 10 cubic ysfds mscai ~
Ing 70 cn.ic!A ds mssoneTy. 90 cable y.rs,.
caystiou.
Film Grove and Boss's Hi. 20 cubic y.rJ.l.
cadamiIlDg.
Grrfgsyiilc c & r. Road IL, Division. CO.. n
bic . aids macStamixin
Gr-tgsyile. G. a Y knai. 2nd DiIi na. "
cubic Jan's hArAds mizing.
Gien,s Run and Oh. Hill, 100 cubic yards Z,
Kelley, harm n D.. Cem'y. 20 cubic ysni, u,
Lone hun Road TO casSleman's Rus. TO- uls
yards macsdamiztnr, LOO cubic yarn, eIcsu
lion.
L.idl- Run, % cutie yard. n~sc.dsmIliEr.
Middle wheeling Creek, Lswer end, 20 oAk
yards matchmaking.
Middle Wheeling Cresk. upper end, % u's
yards maradAmilrs.
Aonumen, sad Big Wheeling, 20 cubic Iuh
McIraw'. tun. 80 cubic yaris parafsr o;
Meeting House Hiu. 80 cubic yards nIe.d,
P.ten' Bun. 7risd-iphia District, 10 outk
yarsis nara1amiZtnR.
PITS Run, kicnland Di,,dci, 10 cubic Jsis
PenInul. Road. 900 cubic yaris B.nd.
miz Eg.
Iogae's Run. 20 cub!c yard. maciiamtTns
River Road, ls Division. 60 cubic yard, No
kiyer road, 81 Division. 100 cutie ys,i. n.
Rice and C~sslensn's Run Road, 10, obs
Rnucy's Point 5 4 B 90 cubic gard. m,at,
Eeili,y and D.lap,aIne. 10 cubic yards NJ
Trestic Work to Roger 90 cubic yard. man.
mir nx
short Creek, north fork. 90 cubic ysri, q,
sbor' Creek, south fork, 90 cubic Janis "a
Valley Grove and Middle wheeling, 10 euhs
yards matchmaking.
wheeling. West Liberty snd r., Thss.iJN'
District 80 'uhlc yards malstsmii!ns
30 cubic ard m~soadaniTinr.
wheeling aud Y4iimoni. 3ol cubic ysri'ns
West unlon and Rouey's Poini, Id mile. Go
yards ~msrsdariIing. ID mile, q cnlinisrtf
mill, 20 cubic ysnis: ith mi {, 20 cubic Jst
mil. " cnbtc ysris Gth mile. ilcubic JsfS
Nh mile, 81 erbic yards
Wheeling aud flm Grove, Richie Disl4d, -
rubic yards maesdanifing.
whes ling md Elm Grove. TIiadelpbis Dtsns
10 cubic yafds r~aca1amizinE
W. Liberty and He yey, ~ cubic Jari. rsoss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-30

Latest reliable Information oa the posi-
biity Of its production may Be found 90
pAge 2l5 Of the last volume Of "MlagrA
Resources Of the United States" issued
from the Department Of tbs Interior. II
is Is follows:
"Tk Efforts 10 prodaee tin in the United
States particularly fr0ua the easiterite ia
the Back Hills 0i Dakota, which have
been mentioned in lormer reports, are be-
ing continued. Tie results accomplished
since the LAST report haU been in the d.
reetion Indicated, VIZ : exploration Of the
whole Territory within which il Is prO5a-
bic that catsitsrts msy be found and sx-
animation Of localities which appear more
likely than Others to yield paying quanii-
tiesoi ore BsyOGd the accumulation OF
some piles Of ore awaiting examination By
concentration the region cannot be said TO
have produced any TN during 1856 exespt
specimen bara
In the lis. OF metals in Alabama eon-
tinsd in MioerAl Resources Of the United
SStrS 1882 ave years prior TO the issue
from which We quote eaSsiierite is stated
to occur near Ashland, Clay county. Mr..
Henry ]. Bid3ls Wis ited this locality lately
and could fed no evidence Of the occur
enee Of tin ore. Professor Eugene A
Smith, State GeOlogist Of Alahams, states
that specimens Of the supposed tin ore N
alyz.d by him proved to be most mechanic
aud Tuttle, with no trace Of tin. Metallic
buttons collected from the Stag Of the tin
frrnaee erected at the mine were found 10
be chiefly metallic iron with no TN. The
work upon the tin deposits Of Virginia N
st q stands,ill owing to litigation A
snail piece Of metallic tin was received By
the United States Geological Survey said
70 have been obtained from eassiterite
fOnrd in the great American lode located
near Rcsits, in Custer county, Colorado"
Aud this Is all there Is on the subject Of
American tin.
Ga the other hand We fnd that during
the year 1856 there were 57i, O9s i05
pounds OF tin-plate imported and entered
for consumption in the Unissd States.
This paid q duty Of ! cent per pound,
S5,T4O 9S4 O5 in alL. Who reaped the ben
eft of il: Nobody. The nation did no,
need the money and had no legitimate use.
for il. Who paid this tax? Everybody.
The tax upon tiu-plstss bears heavily
upon truck farmers. The additional cost
Of the tin-Plates b borne by the farmers,
who ere paid less for their PEACHES, tOma-
toes and other canning vegetables because
the cans are made dear b. unnecessary tax
alton.
Nobody escapes this tax and nobody
benefits by it, yet touch it and mp goes the
howl, free trAdeT' "pauper labor ~ and
''the ruiustiOu Of American induslries!'