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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28
1C.G'S PU.lS.
\ BAD lsa6it- rhe Effects of Poor and
li-i ilneS WI,

lom Scott. il senior i'll college, comes
down late 10 the brellfas table kisses his
'A2'lei. lui> plt!asanilE 10 us sisters. bids
us tat!iei' u respectful! go-l4i-mCruiag and
>Ns uu1"u. An uneasy silence ut once falls
upon the family. vino have ueen chatting
cneerfully enough hitherto.
Presently one of his sisters remarks
Miss Alexander, the teacher in the public
schooi. Is gong to ,o>e her place She ias
otcn Whipping some OF the infant el,:ss.''
''iitStiiura, Priuccss vi " thjaIes - nur-
murs Tom.
Nobody smiles. His mother saws. after a
la,se; ,G.r.., Sir. Forl,es wa, nee this
norn'ng 10 knew if we would 90 up th, bay
III has yacht II day. / tod hi.n we Should
Dc uc.- -.ted !"
"-s4y uetr mother!" Tom eSclalns in nor.
r"f' 10 tel! u r!en young l.s.iu i.lat your
uaugtiteiS,;rrc for sail,''
Mrs. Scott coiors with vexation "Your
Joke, are nc;tlcr why i.vA' III good tusle,
lauiiius.
bul Tom is not daunted He calls his sis
Ter i-1lty, s~ot attd io:, ana the waiter,
W,itse came is Potts. Kettles OF P4es. h.,
;Ashs i"r co>t,Jlic WtlHn lie wants mix, end
So: That Ar cues sd .lt.t sn So G,.n,
w;icn he neil,, 10 ,t.e water and .mn chops
he l.,tens X 'on.v u evet's remark which
Is maize L. iii.d ii wol>. with wi.!cu l.e u.uy
H;'h2a i'un IA suan, lang age Tt.c puns
are always wi,t15:ee:, .;Iu The veiv few
i.Sw ones are the worst oi ali. They Driu.
lorth at 1n'ata lHe3ze ltttht iro4A the girls
!Ile rt...t members oi ti., family uv.1. lueiu
With loo..s oG tiv.l annVy,t.fyc
At las his latl.ct, VINO is reading the
ii"ri'.;s p',,r, ivo4.s vi. With an e:.c4.iiia-
tiyu uf horror.
MARY. o'i Old friend Fish was on that
steamer mat Was lost yes .eru.ly, VIVA his
Wi,e and boy"
There Is moment of appalled, silence,
broken bv TOMS insinuu;ing slygle.
"Lont i4iosU risllcs, sIi, take to luc
water"
Ills father. with Il look of stern disgust.
rises ans, leaves the tlule.
Now. IoAl Scott, as DJy or man, has not
been lacking III Intelligence OF good 1ee.ng
But unfortunately, when IA lad at school he
nladea few puns which We're appiauded
Success was easy ami cheap. this time.
There Was Sc.truei Y sentence in which,
some word could not be Wrenchctl out of its
meaning enough TO produce a laugh There
alter ION became Il bore and u terror TO his
family and acqudll,,.,lccs. Every subject.
however serious or important, served us Il
foundation for his ptlfui little capcr of
word-tw,s1ing Like ,nc clown Of the Mid
die Ages. he jlngled h fools cap and bells
Ill the iluusc, M the church, even over tne
grave.
DO any Of our readers know Tom, or his
fellows .-4o,tsi,'s Cah.lhunioh.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28
BCR;NG i,!.L..U ;CS.
How They Attnctr. and Destroyed =
bridge. in l,.liH.

bridge in Ii.ia.
The story o! the ElHggot which hOrcd into
the metals OH the German railways is re-
called by the following paragraph in a Liv-
crpoo! paper: Dnwn ct f.casowe, at the
mouth Of the Mcr,ry. there are soft. muddy
banks left uncovered at low tide, which are
fun of boring nlclluscs Of {, nos, peculiar
appearance. On Hlbcr Island there is
larger smell fish which uusa.s into tho sand
stone, wnlie the limestone rocks at fuiiin
Island and The Great Gf.nas Head are
almost rililcd by the curlous borers. 1t
used to be thought that they made their
dWeiii'ig-piice i'll the rocks by means OF q
chemical secretion, ard maay students stil
hold to that idea in spite Of the existence OF
such .borers in mud and sandstone: but u
note published in Indian EnJincci casts a
new light On the subject \ bridge built
IN ind!:: scarcely a year ago has been at
tackled by these shell-!isii, and the bricks
between nigh and low water have been
bored TO a depth Of l2 inch from their ex-
posed SUI face. A specimen brick shows
forty live small holes of about 1-16 inch di-
cr!etai: but if the inside Of the brick Is ex-
ARMED. it is found that these small per-
lGr.tions lead to chambers about lz inch
i'll ds 18th by one-thirI inch in diameter bored
at right angles to tho i,.ea of the brick.
The vitrifcd. nvpr-burGt parts Of these
bricks fIavc been bored as well as the softer
parts, SO that the attack ct the nlollusc ID
not entirely due to bad hlpning of the bricks.
The wop!. Of the sii. worm tfssedo naudlis)
is done is tie same wav as is the work Of
this brick pest
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28
THE FNnSeI-,. .AT.
A Beautiful Li.tI- :t"u+r Expressive OF
the ien.i-rs.>: ~-n,i,,.-.n.

A Beautiful Li.tI- :":"uer Expressly. of
the ien..r.>: >-n,,,n.-nt
las the t!oWer of tr.2i4t>.up kind as
love and strong as H.rcI.c>!"'
a tiny hssnch II thc dainty blossoms is
more expressive thull Inc longest e,,js;le
FenAed on reri4.ned p..rs;. I.lo ,.e-c,.te
Uue flowers seem 10 Whl>t,e. toi' ti41 ..u..vs !;
"rorset-ne-iIot tfur5e 5e:i:,a-f.u,,"
Trs.e, II is but q "ilt:.e tn.n," to send a
bunch OF fureet-mt.sots ~ d departing
friend. Yet lfis it'iiIns attention viii ever
pe Kiiit,iv ieucil4 uereu ty niil. Iucse silent
messengers Of Your friendship. reinem-
branct and good "ls'es ma, liiase pleasant
many at hour OF d tedious Journty-nay. il
may brighten many sorruwiul hour iii
his journey through hfe,
II Is 1uwer which is fondly treasured
even after Its decay Its faded beauty
aWakens fio"u OF reflections. Its pheasant
associations with the past b,lgt.tens tue
present. ana arouscs tappy ex pectailous lur
lAe future.
The most effective way to send this little
flower IS as letter a letter OF friend hin
Line a square envelope III heavy paper with
Tn foll. Into II slap sprigs OF the flower,
having moist cotton aud uu-ion wrapped
arOhHu the steius IN lhls manner they
retain Their ire hneAs several uays A
car" bear!he dn ap.nuiria,e Verse might he
s"pPou ''''o ''e eHse'ui'e ahu lseu III thecur-
M ~, Wv, 80 - ioot''''
:. US '"e''>'e' mower ea,'S .u'''Va'eh'
- 'e4u'' - IA" 'u''"e' "'teht'o1' taah iio
al supt'' VI "diei "ah'' F'ah>eo IN
must >"""' S'"'. u "'oo"'s i)feiust,y u1'i4s
eos e"ti sa'h'4'e''
IL IS ho' ieaa"T lro"h ttoll. the seed but
plants are ton'entht'H ta'scu by situL.y
Pacing ouh.h III iht Mowers lii Il vase
WINE inca tuariiI'ns ut"eaey .uus 81 ace 10
.ne 'eh'e''lau e ''''' >te'iis are 'uot'ng N
'he water ih''V a'H thtn teauy 10 be >.t
oul III the GdidttI, Nnefe they .rdlGtu.N
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28
THE CHANCES MOTHER.

a hunicr on the mountains of Austria
saw 4: "iuu,s Wtili i,e, Two .l:tlr ones. He
made h,s way toward them as fast as be
ccul", 'ni!nb'ng the steep aud pnrllous :nclis.
The n,n,hcrc hhlrfls law t,.ii. A first
she rushed !oWtsr:.s i'i!l W!1E her head low
cred. as II s.t' fti'.':.t To r!sii him on the
rc1ks with her t,oi.,s. Bat She soon saw 1T
was useless
She ,Hrne,l ha";i. an. tre., Ia show her
iist!c ones '.c.v to i5dp dGruss clasm TO
anc'll' rock. Ia; they wel. TOO youtsg inr
tnis They were not strong cuoush 10 follow
her
Poor mother: The hunter came nearer
am! nearer He thought he was sure of
them. She seemed lcwerrss to shield
tiien, or get then, Cat of !! reac.i
:iu' she Vou.i aot Ace without tham She
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

tried again Sil. lay down and reached her
fOre-fusjt across l!it, i.t!;,SiE to the rock t,,.
you'd. Sc looted back 10 hnl little ones in
an ANXIOUS, rn:r'atliiJ way.
They ua!cl'ata'n: her ;haf !;oe.v there
WAS danger fhHy ,,,rnu.t IN her back She
leapeu with ;hc;u-the swift, sure footed
cla.uois.
The i'unt"r had come almost up to them;
but she niaie the leap, anl, once aclpss,
the itt,e ones rHl by hsr >idr
Away she fed wt,h them. hnundiug from
rock to rock. S1,a t'r5y we're lar beyond
the hunters riia.
Are you not glad they cscaped?-Mrs
Mury Jylt,ssNn, u 90, Llttts V.ly..
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

Edith. Of Boston. .d just returned from:
her FIRST ;cr5. &, at i'l54 Nrsv N,rs cathc-
d,,i,i, isi.li va, very t1u&s s,.tiui 1or Il long
tirlH.
''M.lr3E,n.' sha said. sudlanly. ~ should
not i.4.s s,,,! we. approve 9i ..s.cli :. fusc
munster. H @tft,2. liz, back On ~ tie
E:!l,:te ,ve So. :. 81 .s.i5t k..,; . ss.l! with
4 iot Of io;s, !!4.tu4. ..1.4 o.1,W4ls l.ie-4l ~
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

"My friend, embrace the present oppor,
tunity to seek everlasting rest" saat
campmeetlng exhorter to young man IN
the audience.
The young man shook his head.
nWhat!n exclaimed the e2horter, in sur
prise.
"No, l don't need any rest" replied the
young man. 81 clerk in a store that don't
ADVERTISE "-Arcoia Record.
TURPESTINE and black vs:rnish. put with
any good stove polish, is the bl,.cl.ing used
by hardware dealers for polishing heating
toves. Il properly put On it viii last
roughout the season,
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28
Points of 4 Dnrfect is.stcr.

The points of ali oyster are, first, the
shape, wii'ts. should Resemble the pe.alpf II
rose leaf. Scx', he thickness Of tie shell:
thoroughbred Should have :! shell like
thin china 1t sAelid also possess an al.
most msi;llcrng and pccAiiar opaiesaans
tuster On the amer st;ie. The hollow for
the animal sinu. resemble M egg cup, and
the flesh should D" tirnl. white aud nut like
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

H1t'S all over, Li Carl refused me this
morning. Stop on vo.1r way down town and
get me-a two.ounce bottle Of iaudanuln. It's
my last request"
"Don't take 1t so to heurt, dear. You'll
get over il in tuna"
81 never shaii-never! tell yGu won't
live another day. Ana say, s'o;, 1910 Mss
Crm.nins's on yo..r va. b cl aut see /: Una,
dOve-cosore: opera 90, IL .! ni.,i1 IS ;i,:f.nsi
She promised to nave. II ',one by Tt.u,s,s4y,
SO could wcti It 10 ts!,: opera NAH H.,:tg
Jenkyns. He'd he 81 u'ss1ppt,.,cI ii
couldn't co. Jau,s
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28
THE RELIGIOUS AOiTOH,
An Applicant Cor III" =. -: who Concluded d
Anl IL E.,-.s

An Applicant E,r III" ?. -" who Concluded
Not 10 T.:-.. ii,
He was smooth ilcai and miill-m
ncred YOUNG man, .!l!,! IT, pi.i,ni uD to the
managing editor $ ues'E .is si.envis as Ce;ltl
on pale horse
81 sllou;i Ike, sir. to secure a position as
religious editor On vu,.4' yulut.ple joulua!,a
he lnur!nurct.
Ugh" g.'uatci The editor, nc: looking up.
He repeated lbs request.
Had any ntWspii'sr cxporicnce!" asked
the editor, sill p2s3,ult5 away.
q Some. sir,'
, "Can you la a dog fch.,''
The Young may llrts,V ii k
mo, iaslee.,, :iil,' IL replied, in evident
pain.
Nora scrapping nlatch:'
"No, slr.''
'Nor hus;lc for police itcmsH'
"No, S T."
"kno" any thing about horse -raccs"
"Nc, Sin
.'Basc-ha!l:''
"No, sir'' u..
scan you write ~ Il m'"Aar till the blood
oo2cs out between the i!ies!''
mo, sir; no, sir." ...
The editor began to grow impatient, but
he Went on.
Ever ta"oW the son bf.a gun down tho
elevator shaft who rh'.ie IN to see 'rha
biunkeiy o...E-n blank, l,4..i wrote that arti~
clesn
"Doas the religions editor have TO do all
this - asked the applicant, turning gray in
the face.
mo. not Ill Of ii at once, but he has to
take his turn h.5c .ic resi- OF the boys,
though we always give him Saturday after.
noon to get his r2gu;.r stnf in before the
foreman gets hot and cisses IL brinstona
ring nrou,d the oil -. Nou can have the
job if yon w;s:t it, ,u: you've got to oe con.
foun6cd-n
But the editor ta!l.,d to thin air, for when
he looked up from. his de,l. the applicant
had VANISHED as silently ss;, ilc cl:nc.-tV. J.
hampton, il 1'..e.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

Visitor-Well, Robbie, what shall you
name your little sister:
Robbie Ley haven't decided vet, m
but guess we'll call her Gala, mamma y
50 fond Of that song about Sxee. E4;,4
Lee.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

Kansas Edtor--Thc J: ,.noprr is not for
sale at any price today. Mi. C;,Sii,
Cash HGw's that. You we've anXn,s tJ
dispose Of IL for any tang Yea cpu.G Ees
yesterday.
Ednor-Ycsterday to Re suro. ''u' ''ii>
morning Learned; that four cirtrsscs H.t.d
visit BoonopollS this stntHuE, AMI III vt;
YOU know, SIT, tins oi.ic2 !. MAYS ts,s- tali'
complimentary TICKETS iron. each show. NJ,
SIR, the paper is not for sale at any price.
Why, man ;.Iive, Il woman with nlse II ;;te
shows eats Elass-;lctpaliy cas- it. i a'e.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

But the editor tail. d to thin air, for when
he looked up from his desk the applicant
had VANISHED rs silently as ilc ca:nc.--lV. j.
hampton, I'...e
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

MANY n r1au who can ,.a' sit g. Il FIR
fifteen minutes duIi:ig y. t,l:,.r, p ~ ;.
sit as mo!l,nicss AS l:,e stit'sn ii. a t..!sts
stone, il the tr;t,!E,eSt ,.lfti ui = ,..oc. ~
tue toughest kind o! wafer.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

Donavan-Av this aim, a special dispin
satlon av Providence, Oim Mort Count
adan4ahoL y - Puck.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1889-12-28

THE Itns Threaten TO MAKE nince-meat Of
the Pn'cs. Then We shall hear Of the
Mincc- -putcs,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09
MAD.NULE.

A mad mule was shot at L0uiss
burg TUESDAY. 1t had been bitten by
mad dog some weeks previously. II ran
through the town and it, actions greatly re-
sembled those Of dog with hydrOphObia.
Tie charter granted Dy the Legislature to
the railway from Dauville sOuthward to
Yanceyvihc and Meb,ne allows its exten.
tIoo to Pntsboro', The c0unty-seat OF Chatham
county.
The exact sum which the pension bill will
yield this yesr Is SIS 800. -
The legislature IN joint session last
night elected about 1900 magistrates to ill
the places OF those whose terms expire IN
August next
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09
AwEsTERN LoCagNvAR.
now the PIucky widow McCOoie Was
dramatically Won and Wed,

A Douglas tWyo) special says: PRETTY
Widow McCOole Is only eighteen years d
and bas been station agent ut Dry Cheyennr,
on TIE stage route between there and But.
falo. After refusing dozen offers she ac'
cepted Martin Huntoon, a wealthy ranch
man, aud they were to be married In May.
Last week 4 blonde haired young English
man named James Kidd, who is travelling
for ar Omaha provision house, stopped q!
nry "heyeuue and fell IN love with The
widow. The feeling was mural. Last
Saturday night he took the widow TO a
dance twenty miles away az Sheriff Williams
ranch. Huntoon was nSanely lealOus, and
his COWBOYS were ordered 10 pick quarrel
with the tende foot and shoot him, II Dos.
sihlc KIDD pulled two big six shooters and
backed up against closed door leading to O
bedroom.
Wnen The shooting begau the lights were
eXiinguished. Ed COOK, Hunto0a'S lore
man, dropped dead nom one OF k'dd's bul'
lets. and three or four Others were wounded.
Kidd was SHOT in the arm. The pretty
widow, instead Of isinting, got into Tue bed
room from the rear. and, opening the door
suddenly, dragged Kidd into tue room and
bottled the door. A saddled horse was Sc
cured and. placing the widow IN front OF
hun. Kidd gallopped Of. The couple
were terribly exhausted whep they reached
here sunday night. T1ey' pushed on TO
Chadrou. \eb.. where they were married.
Sheriff Williams, Huntoon, aud party OF
a dozen cownoss got here ten hours oehind
them, hiviRg frat gone to Dry Cheyenne.
TheS were terribly excited and enraged
when they fouud that the clippers we're Sc
far IN the lead. but started out for Chadron.
They have not returned this wav. aud 1t is
believed that the clippers re 'ched railway
station and are now 10 safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09
CONyERsATIOY.

All copversaii0n was carried on In dis
gulsed and low tone, and so perfect were the
dresses ~ many that they we're not rrcog-
n,zed until tn masks were lifted about halt
mast 10 The dane was opened with tue
Virginia reel, which was followed by cotil>
Ions aud the german uutii midnight, wnen
the visitors took their departure, voting tue
FIRST masked nail OF recent years In The an
ciont capital a great sucress. Some OF tie
cua acters represented were; Mrs. x. r.
Scott ~ l.abells: Mrs. d.. James Garllek,
Sister Mary, nun; Mrs. Lvon G.. Iylcr'
Folly; Miss Msude MoDcure. JeSsica; Miss
Mary Trevlian, Queen Elizabeth; MISS
III nch Trevilian, Daughter Of the Regi-
meut; Misa BEETLE Gay. sorccres; Mss
Ida Falkiner, Juliet; Miss Virginia Cole,
Night: Mss Annie Cole, Winter; Miss
Julia Spencer, Nisht; Miss Rosa Emory,
Folly, Miss Jeunie Soutnsll, q swiss Pea
SAINT; Miss Jennie Morecocs. Night; Miss
Patiie Morecock, a French Peasant; bliss
Carrie Lane, Harvest; viss Cora Lane,
Washer woman; Mss Meta smith, Lit
tie Niss Muffct; Miss Bette Henley Queen
Of Hearts, Or. John Clopton. Wes ern
Hunter, who afforded much entertainment
during the eycaing by relating his mar
vellOus adventures In tire western country
Mr. John l.. Mercer, Catholic priest; Or.
james Gariick. Romeo; Mr.. +. |. Thornton.
Conrad the Outlaw, aptain Treyilian aud
Mr. William J.. Spencer, as solciers; Masters
Willie MSucur, n cherub. and Dunlop Mon
cure, a TurcD; Little Miss Julia Tyler rep
resented Red Ridipeh00d. A number OF
gentlemen simply were dominos. among
whom were Mes.rs 81. K. H3rrell. Leouard
Henlev, Richard BAYLOR. w. G. Stuhbs, j.
NJ. white, A. 0. Van Ness, Robert Coup
land. Willie Iaiaierro. James CHRISTIAN, II.
-. Cole, II. /. Sird, &. w. Coleman, ii.
Lvncb, Henry Dosier and Edloe Mofecock,
Mr.. Ropert Chlds personaiioo Of an I'M
SOPHISTICATED rustic Deile and Dir. soulhail
Farrsr a. the Maid OF Athens we're perfect.
many believing, even after their masks had
been removed that they were genuine speci-
mems of the fair sex.
The Ph9nlx aud Ptiloma'hean literary
societies OF William and Mary College at a
Joint meeting chose Mr.. Il. A. Lynn, OF
Loudoun. for final president, and tue fol-
lowing invitation committee: Ii. l.. Rol-
Inns, chairman. Scott county; G. j. Duke,
George 7. Coleman, X. e. Child, X. Camp
bell, j. Helper. w. G. l.. Taliaierro, b. l..
Carter, 3. j Bailey, V. W. Emory, Monroe
Profit, and L. G.. Norfleei.
r. G.. Barlow, eX-supervisor at the
Eastern Asylum and one OF the Lending
Democrats OF this section. Is dangerously Ill
with an attack Of erysIpeas.
Colonel Walter II. Taylor, president OF
the Marine Bank Of Norfolk, and Captain
f. d. Siarke. Of Richmond. were bere to-
da, attending a meeting OF the Executive
Board OF Visitors o. the Eastern Asylum.
Mrs. John B. Spencer is visiting in WASH
ipgton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09
cIamerous Nn,ee-.esner..

A Washington Telegram 10 the New York
Herald says: rhe rush for Office l. uppre-
cedenicd. Nothing like n was seen four
years ago. although ss vet only the advance
quad has made It's appearance. A careful
computation thus early 10 the Harrison Adj
minisiraiion places The number OF applicants
slresdy upon the ground al not less than
seven thousand. You will find them every.
Wherein the Capitol. in the hotel corridors,
shout The departments, and upon the street,
corners. You Will recoguize them Instant
~, for their tsls Is all aponi lhelr services 10
the party. The money they contributed 10 the
campaign fund, and the potential Influence
they welded 10 securing the eltotoFai-vo,e
of Their states for Harrison aud Merton.
Senator hsacefson. OF Nemaska. IS qulted
- saying to-day that iist OF The Nebraskaas
who would ike 10 serve their country would
bt directory OF the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09

WANTED, ASIrUATTON AS NAN
w Acct or A FARM. stock IA m pre-
ferred. Good refer-pces. Preaeut engagement
ends Ist OF stay. address RESPONsiDLa, care
Dtsoatch orico Inh s-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09

1Nos ana . ran daily between Richmond tl1
Clgou Forge ell daily e1eep- sunday between
Ea.cOny Fails aud Lexington.
-kflAE RiDL IOND.
80 Pm. MAIL daiiy.
sI5 A. a. ACCOM- @ODArlOS daily texcop.
sunday.
CONN fC .ON3.
AZ Clifton Forge Wu llsstpe tke AMI Ohio
rail way for lho sJltl, s. ss'. AL Northwest
40 yuchoals wi N0lioik lul Western rail-
road for al p0iut- -Ou'l. sou hsust, and so Ia
west aud Sirgtna Midland railway for an points
Nor,h and Soutl.
10 Ri,hmoni With Associated Gailways Tor AZ
points Zoe tlo oJutn. an 3 ricluoui, Fro i4ritNi-
burg ana Potomac railrooa ttr tha NOrll.
a Lexington WIN btilmOr5 ult Naio rll-
road, muklnf 81 ss Connections e. Harp rs
Ferry % ana from pittsDHgn aud tbs West, lisJ
70 points NOrln AID East.
slespiug-cafs Lynch1urs % Mempil, NON
Orleans, am Li.ile ho-z.
Traias marked + 4auy iezcep. sunday
'dany.
T.ctets so,d % all points Offices. 9,S easi
Main etioei. 100 Hall street. ana az Richmond
AM Alicgnany dop0t, t.glth DIi 1aIal stftetI
JUI> N. NiCAUhuO,
no9l Ocnel.. Passenger agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09
NORFOLK AND WESTERN Rail-
~ ROAD.

SOL. HAAS. Traffic Manager.
FsllON NANDJLfu. Nenerai Gaaaf'-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09
Ypferesttu. statistics.

Edward Atkinson, IN recent article on
" SLOW. Burning Construction" shows that
the worst and most dangerous examples OF
architecture are our prisons. asyiums. hos
pitfalls, school buildings, colleges, aud after
these, churches, hotels, theatres. Tnese
statistics are astounding; that in 1887 there
were burned In the Uniled States 40 bospi~
tails. asylums, almshouses or iails. IN many
cases with great loss OF h'e. There were
also burned IN the same year l26 college
buildings and libraries, TAO churches, %
theatres and opera houses. and 5l5 hotels
or one aud four tenihs per day. That this
risk OF property and iifr Is unnecessary he
shows tiom tue pro sress made Ia Ne"
England IN The way OF building non-com-
tusube or slow-burning factories am ware
houses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-09

A philadelphia special SAYS: Donald
Frazer, a watch maker forty years OF age, re-
siding at Bryu Ma@I, Pa, bred two shots at
his wife to-daS and then SHOT and killed
himself. Mr.. Frazet's hIc was saved lay the
bufiets striking ihe steel ribs IN her c0Fsets
and glaseing Oh. Either bullet would have
proved fatal tut for tue accident which d..
verted its course. Last April Frazer was
tried al Norfist0wn for shooting at a railroad
Waterman and was adindged insane. He was
committed to The N0rrl-iown Asylum and
rem sined there until October. when he was
diseba'ged and returned 10 his home. He
and bis wife had slight quarrel this morning
previous 10 the shooting. MIS-. Frazer bad
been advised a short time ago 10 have bim
returned 10 the sylum. out she says she
never had any fear that he would attempt TO
harm her