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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-01

EASTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. April lsi. 1850.
GEALED PROPOSALS.

EASTERN IINAIID A-h LfIs /
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April lst. 1850 !
GEALED PROPOSALS.
The undersigned Will, until - O'Clock 81
of SATURDAY, the l2th day ofAprll. 1890
receive sealed Proposals for furnishing fhis
institution with tho following for the cnsu-
Ing quarter beginning tnls dutc.
GROCERIES.
40 Barrels Family Flour.
100 Bushels Corn Meal go pounds pen
bushel.
1000 Pounds shoulder Bacon.
200 Pounds Ham Bacon.
900 Pounds Refined Lard.
1000 Pounds Gmuul4tel sugar.
1000 Pounds yellow sugar
1000 Pounds inguayfa Coffee.
$50 Pounds Green Tea.
600 Pound. Rice
300 Pounds Soda Crackers.
200 Pounds Laundry soap.
$50 Gallons MOlasses.
$50 Gallons Vinegar.
80 Gallons Whisky-Rye.
DRY GOODS.
900 Yards Mems Wear.
500 Yards Bleachcd Cotton.
800 Yards lnnleachcd Cotton.
! 900 Yards Calico.
300 Yards Linen Crash.
5uO Yards Ginghams.
$50 Yards insey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-01

WANIED-TO SELL THREE
W ~IOht-hOl in Roanoke Guy.
Ono lower th1u iho vacant Doe adlOirlrg
sold. Aii 0u ile business street Ol the town.
OSCAR ID. Df l.t A. CO.,. Roanoke. va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-01
IlEBREw I,nnGRANrs.

a new project is on foot i'm this city.
whose object is the ameli0ration of the con-
ditI0r Of the Jewish immigrants who have
been coming here n large numbers in re-
cent years. Ii is not intended 90 care for
newcomers. lut t0 limit the work c0ntcm-
plated among those who have for sometime
been I'm this country. one of the primary
objects in view is the correction Of the ienc-
menth0use system abuses, and providing
the poor with decent homes. Manual train
ling classes for adults viii also be instifu-
ted, ana immigrants prepared for better
occupations iban ihey are generally able 90
engage in. The plans tor the new under
takin- ale now maturing. and those who
have tle matter in hand are considering the
appointment Of general director 10 take
charge OF the projected Institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-01

lsyANTED-sTUDENrs 10 LEARN

NNANrED-Ar ONCE. A BOY Or
~ Young Nan who can set straight type.
~ work pu county weekly aud assist in Job
work, Address GAZETTE, Muyeriy Na.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-01
RAILROAD NEWS

Earnings OF the Erlanger system. Second
week n March, 1890, Slls,jsS; 1859, Sllj,O77;
increase, S3.Jll.
Richmond and Danyille system: Third
week in March, 1880, S213, ,lj0; 1882 S2il,OOO;
increase. S32. .llO.
Net earnings for February. Chesapeake
and Ohio, is'O, $4,000. 1850 $4,000: M
crease, $4,000. Chesapeake and Ohio and
Southwestern. $500. 1862. lSs9, SIj.5i4:de-
crease. Sl.~s2. Norfolk and Western, 1870.
fl-0.O3i: isS3. Slj3. $50; decrease, SIsj2
Net earnings for January. Fast lenncs-
see $500, S20,, $50; leo1 Sla0.llos increase.
SfI~.N~l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-01

printed exclusively in other than the Eng
lish language.
4 Raw silk is len ON the free list, and a
bounty is paid 20 producers IN this country.
A bounty oi ccnts.per pound is proposed
for cO,0anuts raised iu this country, and 81
T per pound ON rccled silh. % be paid for ten
years.
INIFHNAL REVENUE FEATURES.
The internal revenue features Of the bin
contain "a number Of interesting changes
from the existing law. IL is provided that
after Nav. 1891. an special taxes upon deal
crs and retail dealers IN leaf tobacco. dealers
in tobacco. manufacturers Of tobacco or Gle
gars and noddlers OF tobacco shall cease. bu
the dealers and reddlers will be Obliged
10 make registration with the internal rcyc-
nue. collector Of the district. Farmers and
growers 81 tobacco are also exempt from the
present tax ailer May ]. 1891. Peddlers are
obliged, however. 10 give bond 20 the gov
ernment. The bill provides that aftcrJanu-
airy /, 1871, the internal taxes on smoking
and manufactured tobacco and snu0 shall
be f.i1cad 90 four cents per
pound. a drawback equal 20 the fuil
amount of the reduction Is 10 bc allowed on
all orig nal and unhr0ken factory packages
Of tobacco, snuff, cigars, cher0ots and ciga-
rettes held by manufacturers or dealers at
the time the reduction shall 70 into effect.
The duties on fax and iute are largely in
creased. Tow Of flax or hemp is made duti-
able at - per ton. The present duty is 81.
The duty on cotton bagging composed in
whole or in part OF hemp, flax, jute or jute
butts is about doubled.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate to-day listened 10 a speech by
Mr.. Reagan in support Of his bin t0 issue
Treasury notes on the deposit of silver, and
then took up the dependent pension bin.
The bin was finally passed. yeas, i3. nays,
-. The Montana election case was made
the unfinished business, and after "a secret
session, the Senate at j:lj p. NJ. adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House to-day took up the Army APP
preparation bin. The proposed amendment,
providing that no Intoxicating liquors shall
BE- sold Ia enlisted men at a canteen. was
defeated-yeas -. nays l3j-and the bin
was then passed.
Mr. Springer. of Illinois. introduced "a Din
10 retire n. +. Banks a member of the
House from Massachusetts. with the rank of
maior-gencrai, which was referred. and the
House then. az 5:3j j.. NJ, adjourned.
prtrrr .f. t.fHrr. tutfrn AZ rYts.tsr
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17
DEVILS Lake,

Devils Lake is the name of body
of water in North Dakota which has
from time immemorial been held in awe
by the copper-colored aborigines who
live in the vicinity. The Indians be-
lieve that the lake is inhabited by the
evil spirits and the name Minnewakan
Devils lake. was given it hundreds of
years ago. Weird tales of the doings
of supernatural beings supposed to
people it are numerous aud the truth OF
many fictitious stories told about it
have until late years never once been
doubted. Civilization is, however, get.
ting in its work in the neighborhood
and is rapidly dispelling the feeling OF
awe in which the lake has been held by
the Indians.
There is modern story of Devils
Lake. however, which vies in super.
stitious fancy with those of abnormal
times. Not alone the Indians, but the
soldiers at Fort Totten, which is stu,
ated on the northern border of the lake,
phantom steamboat which is said tc
ply the waters of Minnewakan. Some
weird tales are told of how this airy
creation goes putting up and down the
silent lake in the darkness of summer
nights, its spectral fires cleaning on the
black water and the beat of it's screw
keeping up a rhythmic motion that be-
comes suddenly silent on the approach
of a mortal
The first appearance of the phantom
steamboat was early in the SOS when
it was witnessed one night by party OF
soldiers who We're crossing the lake
Many people have since claimed to
have seen it go putting up and down
the lake in the darkness of moonless
nights, its fires making trails of light
on the water, while the throbs of the
ghostly engine were distinctly heard.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17

sounded shrilly, the spirited horses
took fright, became unmanageable,
and, despite the best efforts of the
coachman, who narrowly escaped with
his life, dashed on to death and des-
truction.
Fires are not the only dangers that
menace the men whose business it is
to extinguish them. The open bridges
are their constant dread The horses
are driven at the highest possible speed
attainable, and are given, universally,
the right of way Dashing along, fire.
quently in the dead of the night, with
storm raging overhead and icy paw
ing-stones beneath, what wonder that
accidents frequently happen. Many q
fire laddie" has found his way into
the river, and it is miraculous that
many lives are not lost through those
gateways of death, the open bridges.
Not long since hose-cart was driven
where a North Side bridge was sup
posed to have been, and the horses
were drowned.
But not runaways, darkness or icy
pavements are to be chaIgeable with all
the disasters and losses of life by rea-
son of open bridges. During q busy
time of the day, or when a vpssel is
Ituck in the channel so that the bridge
cannot be closed for some time, quite
throng is certain to collect upon the
approaches. Curiosity is about the
strongest of human motives, and many
people under such circumstances will
stand upon the extreme verge of the
abyss, the better to command view
Of the river, that they may see and
announce to those less favorably stu
ated what is going on, and the chances
for the closing of the bridge In such
cases, sudden quarrel, fright, or
pickpocket may cause commotio1
and movement on the part of the
closely packed throng which will crowd
the adventurous ones upon the abut-
ment over into the river. This has
frequently happened in Chicago, but,
although the occurrence is reported in
the papers, no one seems to profit by
the example, and the very next day
scores of people expose themselves to
exactly the same fate.
Many people become so absorbed in
their thoughts as to reach state of
oblivion rs to their surroundings. Such
persons are always in danger In a
large city, but at no time is their
peril so great as when approaching an
open bridge. The fact that they have
crossed there many times in safety re.
Geves their minds of all anxiety, and
they frequently walk straight into the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17
Luxurious Spider.

The New York Ledger tells how a
spider provided for his comfort on the
road. The insect cannot be suspected
of having taken hint from Pullman,
but it seems as though some ingenious
person might contrive to apply the
spiders plan to the lessening of human
fatigue while making long journeys.
A doctor desired to send fine speci.
men of the spider tribe to medical
friend who was exceedingly curious in
the study of such matters. As the
readiest means of transit, he inclosed
it in common wooden box, and dis
patched the tiny traveller by express.
The box, however, was too roomy for
the spiders wants, and as he seems to
have disliked the jolting incident to
travelling, he had recourse to very in
genious remedy.
When the box reached its destination
and the consignee opened it, he was
equally surprised and delighted to find
that his insect charge had spun for
himself q superb hammock, securely
hung from the four corners of his
prison house, in which he had couched,
in sailor-fashion, as softly as he does in
his native lair
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17
rfyer, many feet below.

river, many feet below
By far the greater portion of such
disasters have occurred during the
aight, and since the bridges were
lighted by electricity they have nota-
bly, diminished.
The list of fatalities chargeable to
open bridges is by no means SO large
as might reasonably be expected.
This is due to the fact that the bridge
tenders are always on the watch for
catastrophes, and are thus able to eff
feet rescue. Many of them are pro-
gided with long poles, armed at one
end with steel hook with which to
catch and draw people from the water.
1t is to the disgrace of Chicago that
the dangerous condition of the bridges
S not obviated. That this could readily
oe done, no one with the smallest por-
tion of mechanical knowledge can doubt
for moment. Many plans, some of
them no doubt feasible, have been sug-
gested; but so far none of them have
ever been adopted. What is wanted
is an appliance which, as the bridge
swings open, will automatically close,
and that securely, the open gateway to
death which at present menaces hui
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17

to the city in its most crowded por-
tions. Or it could be used as an APP
proach for railroads, thus rendering
possible one enormous union passen-
ger-depot in lieu of the half score now
in existence.
The great objection to this plan is
the enormous damage the property
owners who have vested rights in the
way of dockage along the entire length
of the river would sustain. The Worlds
Fair may give Chicago such an impetus
-"boom" is perhaps the better word
as to bring this about; otherwise it
will be long time before we see it ac-
complished.
In the meantime, as stated in the
outset, the swinging bridges are con-
tinuing menace to the lives of most of
those who are compelled to cross them.
Patrons of North and West Side street
cars, except of those which pass
through the La Sale street tunnel,
seem in peculiar danger. OF late, on
most lines crossing the river, the con-
ductors are compelled, after certain
hour in the evening, to run forward
and ascertain from a personal inspec-
ton that everything is right, after
which they signal the drivers to come
ahead.
Railroad tracks run on the north and
west sides of the river in the downtown
portion of the city. These are, in all
cases, crossed by viaducts. In some
instances the top of the viaduct is
higher than the bridge and quite a
sharp descent must be made to reach
the latter. 1t is here that there is the
greatest danger of accidents. Not
many weeks ago street car APP
preached the Clark street bridge, the
horses on a keen run to acquire the
momentum necessary to carry the
heavily loaded vehicle up the sharp
incline. Like number of others, this
bridge is swung by an elevated steam
engine, and opens with extreme rapid.
ty. The driver did not observe that il
was already in motion until within 6
few yards of the precipitous wall Of
stone. By miracle almost he was
enabled to stop the car and save his
half hundred passengers from fearful
plunge, which would have meant deatl
to the majority of them His strong
muscles and rare presence of mint
saved them, but it was close call.
Not many years ago carriage con
tanning three children, who were being
driven to South Side depot to nee
an expected relative, was driven owe
the approach to the Harrison stree
bridge, which unfortunately was open
and all three perished. While tn
vehicle was upon the long viaduc
which crosses the numerous railroad
tracks locomotive whistle beneatl
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17

moderate means. He had wife, two
daughters and son, who visited in
circle made up of people who all pos
sessed large incomes. The Ledgers,
however, from time to time gave balls
and dinners as nearly rivaling their
, wealthier neighhors as their income
would permit. The girls wore costly
jewelry and laces and gowns made by
fashionable dressmakers.
at is foolish, perhaps" said their
mother, apologetically, "but we must
keep step; we must keep up with the
procession"
The second house to which 1 went
was also that of poor professional
man. His family had gathered about
them friends who had culture and re-
finement, but who set a just estimate
on money and fashion. They were not
ashamed of being poor, and made no
pretense of wealth.
Ihe morning after / arrived l. found
the mother and daughters busy packing
Christmas box which was to go to
school for colored children in Alabama.
Each member of the family brought
something; the father had bought
books, the girls had dressed dolls, even
the children had mended their old toys
and eagerly packed them.
Sarah has not yet brought her
share, said Mrs. Blank. At that mo,
ment the old colored cook came in with
a bag of cookies which she packed in a
box with many smiles and triumphant
mods.
Sarah would be grievously hurt if
she could not keep step too in the good
work, said Mrs. B, when she had
gone out.
These very different ideas of keep
ing step" interested me. 1 followed the
fortunes of the two families
As the years went on the father in
the first one died, and the girls, with
expensive tastes and sordid ambitions,
were thrown upon the world, almost
penniless. They had learned no art,
science or craft thoroughly. They
opened a boarding house, and are still
hanging on the outskirts of fashion
able circle, boasting of intimacy with
people who care nothing for them and
fancying vainly that they are keeping
up with the procession
The children in the second family
also have scattered Some are married,
others are earning their own living
none are wealthy. But wherever you
meet one of them, you find an earnest,
cheerful, friendly man or woman, who
is intent on making the world better
and happier and who expects you and
everybody else to keep step in that
work.
Not boy or girl or young man OF
woman who reads these lines is walk.
ing alone. Each is striving to keep
step with some leader, to march tc
some goal. What is the goal? Who is
your leader p Youths Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17

the open fire place, where were burn
ing, in lieu of coal, the last fragments
of a board partition which had once
divided the apartment in twain, and
looked searchingly around.
Except for a rough table, three wood
en- chairs and lounge, all venerable
with age and rickety from usage, tn
room was unfinished.
1t was not untenanted, though; fan
from it. Each chair had an occupant;
three more were seated on the lounge,
while seventh was reclining upon the
table among mass of papers, ciga
stubs, ink-bottles and pipes.
Not wishing to invade the domain of
the inquiry column and PROFOUND
conundrums, We will explain the situa-
tion. The dismal place was a verita-
BILE literary den. Two of those present
the one on the table and the occu-
pant of one of the chairs-edited q
publication, and did all manner of
hack-writing there, while, with the ex-
ception of a gray-bearded man, an ex-
banker, the remainder were genuine
literary Bohemians.
"Yes, Mr.. Jacob" the palefaced
young man proceeded, seeing that no
attention had been paid either to his
announcement or himself, my vitality
is exhausted"
"No?" responded the senior member
of the firm, that paid the rent of the
den, or stood the agent off," which
amounted to the same thing, so far as
concerned the happy-go-lucky assem-
blage that rendezvoused there.
"Yes, Mr.. Jacob. Adverse circum
stances have formed an offensive coali
ton with the natural weakness of m,
physical constitution, and collapse
total, overwhelming collapse, threat
ems all the functions of my overtaxet
body. Last night, in the deathlikt
solitude of my chamber - garret,
should say-moyed by breath of that
divine afflatus which, whatever scorn
ers may say, still pervades the earth
/ flung my inspiration into verse
ragged you will no doubt say, but g
true soul-fruit:
"For days my heart did mediate song"
-Four days from now we will lister
to it," interrupted the man on the ta
BILE, rising to a sitting posture; chat is
if your vitality holds out so long"
Have you tried moxie p asked ia
cob, with serious face.
"And asafntida?" spoke up the ex
banker; that's the stuff for you, Gall
Not very toothsome, but wonderful
bracer for the nerves"
"Bahl" cried the poet, a look of in
tense disgust sweeping his mobile feat
ures. "How little you know how fal
you are from understanding my needs
and yearnings."
How about Browning and How
ells?" queried one Of the occupants o.
the lounge.
"Bah, again My vital forces have
retreated to their last citadel" He
paused and laid his hand upon his
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17

heart. They will never again emerge
to engage in conflict with an unappre'
ciative world, unless"
UNLESS what ?" asked Jacob, as the
poet paused.
unless my system receives proper
treatmentl Imust have beefsteak !"
Come, nowp cried Jacob, with
some warmth. Haven't | given Il
loaned you, ! mean-a dollar every
day for week past, and that for the
express purpose of getting you into
condition? 2"
"True, Mr.. Jacob, but it has barely
sufficed to keep me alive, and left
nothing to restore the rayages which
weeks of fasting have wrought in nv
naturally delicate system.
"a dollar day will buy four good
meals, Gall" declared the ex-banker,
with vehemence that attested his
knowledge of the subject of CHEAP
eating.
"Mealsl" repeated the poet, scorn
fully. Gould l, graduate of Yale
the son of the poetess laureate of the
great State of Rhode Island, enter q
lunch-room? Would you expect to see
seated before dish Of that. mysterious
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-04-17

and every new literary venture first
goes to him to secure his name. For
some reason hard to fathom he is the
object of more spiteful paragraphs
than any other author in New York.
Bronson Howard the author of "The
Henrietta" and other plays, is careful
workman. He is keen observer, and
when he gets an idea for play he
works it out from every conceivable
point and lives, so to speak, in the idea
till his work is done. He is q social
favorite and his literary gains have
been great.
Literary life in New York is curiously
divided up.
First come those who write books or
devote themselves to essay work in the
periodicals.. These may be said to
form in general way the upper crust"
of literary society.
After these come the free lances, who
are glad to be able to sell copy any
where. :.
"To become member of the Authors
Club is of far more Importance In the
eyes of the tyro than to be able to write
a grammatical or readable paragraph
in English, said an authority to me.
There are now close upon $50 authors
in the club and its capacity has recent
ly been enlarged to 300.
There is no marked cordiality be-
tween the Authors Club and the new
Fellowcraft, of which II. w. Glider is
the chief spirit.