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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
KISSED IN THE PULPIT.
An Hysiericsi Young Woman Astonishc,
Preacher and Congregation.
fKansas City Timesl

Mary Nelson, the erratic young woman
from Arkansas. whose hysterical actions in
Maln-stroet cable-car on Saturday night
caused much excitement at Twelfth street,
figured IN another sensational episode last
night. Mary. after her break of the night
before, was sent to the city hospital. On
the way there she insisted on kissing and
hugging the police officers in whose care
she was. and thew were compelled TO sub
NIT to her caresses.
The hospital authorities released her yes
toiday. and she Immediately began q repe-
titlon of her antics. She caused quite
a sensation along Twenty-first street last
night, running up 10 every man she met
with an entreatv to DO Kissed. Word of
her exploits was telephoned to the police
station and an ambulance was sent after
her. When the officers reached Twenty
first street she had already disappeared,
and the wagon followed along on her
trail.
She was heard of all along the route.
and finally, alter some three hours hunt,
she was located in small Baptist church
on Twentieth street near Indiana avenue.
She had invaded this edifice after the be-
ginning Of service. taking a back scat, and
for time no one noticed her. The elo-
quence Of the preacher seemed to have an
exbilarating effect upon her. however. for
she suddenly left her scat and electrified
tho congregation by rushing up the aisle
to the pulpit and throwing her arms about
the neck OF the astonished preacher.
The religions services were suspended at
once and all the efforts of the entire con-
eregation were directed toward quoting
the young woman, who agan began her
hysterical performances. passing from one
swoon 10 another. The arrival OF the
police ambulance released the preacher
and his flock from their embarrassing posi-
ton, and again she was returned to the
hOspjtal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
He Sometimes Has His Doubts.
IChicago TrIbnne.l

"All-Fools day." observed the lean, hun
gry-looking man near the cracker barrel
when it comes round always brings TO
mind sell that was perpetrated on me
when | was young man. | received q
tinted and perfumed note asking me to
join little party at the home of certain
young lady, for the purpose Of giving ono
of her friends q surprise. was to call at
o'clock in tho evening. The date was
April lst. but the idea of q sell didn't oc-
cur to me, and went. There was nobody
to receive me but the young lady herself,
and she was almost total stranger to me.
She hadn't heard OF tho proposed sur
prise at all. | apologised, of course, for
being taken in by such q stupid hoax and
for the annoyance l had caused her by call
ing.n
The speaker paused and looked contem-
platively at the row OF canned gooseberrles
on the upper shelf in the little store, and
the man who was absent-mindedly helping
himself TO dried prunes from the box on
the counter, asked; WAS that all there
was of it,"
mo" was the reply. 1.-THE young lady
smiled pleasantly and said that inasmuch
as had taken the trouble to call | must
stay awhile. SO did. and spent very
pleasant evening"
"Then il wasn't much of sell, after ell /"
suggested the man In brown oyeralis. who
was teasing the store cat.
why. as to that" said thelean. hungry
looking man, in hollow voice. as he pass
ed his hand in a vague, uncertain way
over his bald head and looked at the fire
with pensive, far-away gaze. " | am not
so sure of that. II married that young
woman afterwsrdi"
He took chew of navy plug, heaved q
large, dry. doleful sigh. and nobody spoke
for the space of Ave minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
An Unsuperstitious Hen.
baltimore herald.l

Mr.. William J. Free. Of $40 Four-and-a-
half street, has hen which il almost too
proud to acknowledge the acquaintance OF
the proprietor of the house. This has only
heen the case for short time. This hen
formerly was meek enough, but TO be the
mother of O chicken on Easter Monday,
the like Of which no otheE hen In Baln-
more or any other place Gould produce,
overturned her ideas of modest Stiffness
and humility.
This hen, the property of Mr.. Free, al
though she now holds herself aloof from
most hens. has among new,y-hatched
brood little chicken which has heletters
20. K" plainly marked in black on the
top of its head in down, With distinct
space between them. The chicken is what
is called part game; the balance IL just
plain chicken. 1t is brown. with light
colored wings.
The mother sat for three weeks on thir-
teen eggs, triumphantly Eatched out every
one, and, Of course, feels that liberal prin-
ciples have been abuudantly rewarded in
having chicken with its head all 20. e."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
Gravson, the first of the sons and daughters
of George Kinney to make their appearance

Grayson, the first of the sons and daughters
of George Kinney to make their appearance
on the track.
But as we chat big chestnut gelding
with white markings rounds the upper turn
and comes swiftly down the homestretch
next the rails, whilst his white face weaves
restlessly from side TO side, and ever and
anon, as some other horse races past him,
he lifts himself with mighty effort and
throws the soft sand in clouds behind MN IN
his frantic endeavor to break away. But
FinneGan. the little Irish jockey, sits him
like centaur, and as be passes us his mead
almost touches his chest, and the veins
standing out like whip-cords on his neck
all indicate that he is in high tettle
"Who will WIN the Derby?"
II is Colonel Harris who asks the ques-
tion and a tall, sturdily built man, looking
like well-to-do farmer, who walks rest
lessly up and down before us, pulls up
short and faces the speaker. g.,
There amt but one boss IN II. SAID
he, sententiously, for it is Sam Bryant who
speaks, and all who know the. game
chicken" turfman also know that he Is not
backward in expressing his opinion,
There amt but one boss in it." reite-
rated the tall Kentuckian. AN that's that
he 20 a mile an half? OF course he will.
tell you boys, when that little old drum
taps, If old Proctor doesn't 60 q marchin'
to the front. from end TO end, then don't
know nothin' bout HOSES, an hev ben
with 'em, man an boy, seuce wuz thir-
teen year old"
The next week found me at Memphis,
and on one beautiful sunny morning l
iourneyed out to the track in company
with Mr.. Charles Dohertv, he of steeple-
chase fame. and we stood under the
shadows of the clubhouse watching few
of the Derby candidates in their work.
Two or three have passed us without ex-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
TEXTBOOK COMBINE.
scHooL-BooK PUBLISHERS par
PAIRING TO ORGANIZE.
Their Business 10 10 Capitalized 1t sevs'
raj Million Sharp Comps-
tltion TO Ne Done Away With.

Representatives of the publishing-houses
OF Van Antwerp. Bragg a. Co.. Cincinnati;
lvison. Brakeman Il Co., A. :. Barnes q
Co., and ID. Appleton Il Co., New. York.
met In Boston Wednesday to make ar
rangoments for consolidating the New
England agencies and general consolida-
ton of their textbook interests. These
houses, known in the book business
as the big Four" control the
largest share of tho textbook trade
in the United States. The combina-
ton now effected will enable them to
capitalize their textbook business at sew
eral million dollars. and to carry on their
business at a much less expense than for
merly for agents. Office hire. and postage.
Ii also does away with tho sharp COMPETE
ton hitherto existing between these large
concerns. The new consolidation viii as
sumo the form of stock company, with
these officers: Dir. Bragg, OF Van Ant
werp, Bragg & Co., president; Mr. Blake
man, of Ivison. Brakeman 4 Co., trea-
surer; Mr.. Cashcart. of lvison, Blaketnon
K Co., general managers Mr.. Gilman G.
Tucker. secretary Of thepresent school-boo<
syndicate. secretary. IL has been estl-
for Offices and agents will enable the con-
solldated houses TO meet the low prices at
which books have been offered by houses
wishing to bolster up unstable books on
the one hand and on the other hand to
stand up under the pressure Of the free
textbook system and the special rates
made in certain localities under State con-
tracts. The representatives of the several
houses concerned Indignantly deny that
the combination is OF the nature of a
trust
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
A Shame, But solf-Protection.
New York Tribunal

impossible. sir, Tho speaker was a
handsome young woman, well-dressed, and
her eyes flashed with Indignation as she
said il TO benevolent-loOkingo old ieweller
behind the counter. THAT ring was given
me by a person who would scorn such de-
ceit. Then he must have been imposed on
himself" replied the ieweller.. for this is
no diamond, but paste" lie got it."
resumed the Girl again. and then she
blushed and faltered, but resumed-"l 1t
was bought from a house whose name
Is q guarantee OF good faith" Then
perhaps you have taken it TO some
untrustworthy person for, repairs" said
the ieweller. who has changed the real
diamond for this pretty piece of paste. !"
1T has never left my possession since
] mean l have always worn it until this
diamond fell out yesterday" and she put
the emphasis on diamond. We'll, it's
paste,n returned the jeweller, doggedly.
''and will only take it for repairs on that
understanding" Thank YOU" she re-
Piled. with al the dignity she could COM
mand. II will not trouble you with it,"
But one could SEQ that she felt that the
iewelIer was right. and that she was Just
bursting with indignation against some
one. Its shame" said the merchant,
ITO shatter her little hearts faith so early
in the gay deceiver. man, but IT'S solf-pro-
lection"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20

broad me.aov. The home Of Lake Blsck.
burn. Iroquois. winner OF .nS .tannch
Derby. Enquirer. Great Tom' sno
But perhsps Won don't know uncle n
Bob,p the faithful old coiored retainer Wy y
has lived there from boyhood ana vno -
General Jackson's rirht-hand man. r1;.
Uncle Bob is peculiar character. 81
good sayings. and they arc many, ne net tbs
sured up by western turfmen WIZ ,,cS
farm, and IL he believes IN one .nlnk T,r
than another it il the inyineipiilty oi ueA-
eral jackson aud the Belle Meade COTS.
never will forget how he looked wnen
he was introduced to Jimmy" MciauGn- ~
lin. He seemed 10 regard the great }oos II, y
with feelings akin to yereration; lol sne
man who could and did pilot the gIeas
Luke Blackburn and Brnmbie 70 siososy
was, / suppose. q kind of god IN tnc es..-
nation Of this simple old coloreo man
whose greatest ambition Il to hear tnas
colt that he has raised and tenoeu lloh =
babyhood nas gone out IN the great woriu
of racing and captured. one OF the cia'''o
events.
when Proctor Knott won the futurlty
Uncle Bob went nearly wild with Joy; Inc
bells were rung at Belle Meade ana tue TO-
joicipg was general from the highest 10 tno
lowest on the farm.
II knowed it all de time" said Uncle 30 2 2
IN speaking to me of the event. Il knowea
dat dey couldn't nebber beat dat snual
'nutf colt. An dey can't beat I'm goin
over dat Derby course. neither.
/ told him what had seen Spokane 90 ~
Memphis, but the old man would not near
of anything better than his fayorite. az,
Didn't raise dat colt?" said he. 1
knowed him when ne war baby. an l
knowed his NANNY an his daddy ntore
him. Yo' can't tell me muffin, bout no
Hyder Ali colt. Dew can't make DAT ole
Proctor boss stretch his neck"
Such was the feeling oil through the
West, with the exception of Momphls, pc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
Treatment of siberian Prisoners.

Tho well. known English medical jour,
| nal. the Lancet. in this weeks number pre-
| sents ut some length such details OF the
| atrocities TO which political prisoners at
Kara. in Eastern Siberia, were subjected
| las. November. as are OF especial interest
TO the medical profession. Most attention
| is devoted TO the famous case OF Madame
Sigida, who died from the effect OF fog
ging. DR.. Gurvich. the prison physician,
was strongly opposed 10 the fiogging.
He furnished the governor OF the prl-
SON with q certificate setting forth
that Madame Sigida was receiving treat
ment Mt his hands for heart disease. IL
had long been customary for prison Off
Gals to accept such a certificate as sutfi-
Gent warrant for suspending the intiiction
of corporal punishment. But under the
order OF Baron Korf, Governor-General OF
the province Of thu Amoor, directing that
the prison rules should be rigidly enforced
in the case of political prisoners, the gov
ernor Of the prison decided that the Hog
ging should DO administered IN spite
OF the physician. DR.. Gurvich thereupon
demonstrated strenuously, and refused to
be present at the Jogging. Despite these
remonstrances the lady was rudely seized,
her clothes were stripped from her IN the
presence Of soldiers, and she was thrown
upon bench and held down while hun
bred cruel blows fell upon her barred back.
The Lanctt applauds DIR. Gurvich for bis re-
fusal to be party TO this trighttul bar
barity. II he Is prosecuted for the stand
he took the LdAcet thinks that tho physi-
clans of England ought to unite IN some
action to effect his rescue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
An Expensive Monkey.

lCinclonau tonm"tcinA-Nn@'ssHi
J. +. Seiberling's son Charles returned %
Akron from South America. bringing with
him. among curiositics, large species OF
the South American monkey. Alter tee
tho box containing tho monkey was
brought out TO be opened amid thegeneral
curiosity of the family circle. The monkey
was untamed, and had been closely confined
since II was shipped from Bucnos. Ayres rsa
London. and the moment the box-cover
was loosened the animal broke the fasten-
ings and escaped into tho drawing
room. Catching up costly vase tho
monkey dashed IL into fragments. knocked
a French clock from tho mantei. demolish-
ing il, and ran about the pictures. cur
tains, b,ic.d-brac. and interior decorations
with all tho freedom OF the Amazon forest.
Tho animal resisted all efforts 10 capture
il, but was finally driven into the dining.
room, where the battle was renewed. and
the monkey bombarded its pursuers with
knives, saucers, and plates. Several gen.
tlemen were severely bitten and scratched
mp before the little South American was
forced 10 strike his colors. The damage
done makes him undoubtedly tho costliest
monkey in the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
citino particular comment, but suddenly

citing particular comment, but suddenly
my friend grasps my arm and calculates
Look ont for that chestnut fellow that's
coming into the stretch. They're going
to work him three quarters"
"Who is hep" asked.
That's Spokane, of the Montana sta
bles.n and as my friendsp speaks he pulls out
his stop-watch. :.
Nearing the three-quarter pole. the big
fellow increases his speed and is racing
when he crosses the line. He gallops with
the regularity Of machine, and when be
reaches the half-pole on the back stretch
our watches register l:19 fat; :,
Can they beat him? ?" asks my friend,
inquirinely, and as l look at the face Of my
timer and mentally calculate that he must
have had 1875 pounds on his back. come
to the same conclusion aud register my
opinion that l have seen the future winner
OF the Derby.
A few DAYS afterwards my peregrinations
brought me within the gates OF famous old
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
KENTUCKY DERBY.
acLeN cHRNr DISCUSSES THE
GREAT SPRING RACING EVENT.
How the Famous Western Cracks LOOK IN
Their stabIes-RIiey, Prince Char
lev. and Fonso AZ "Danger-
Gus Horses "-s o m
Old-Time Eacers.
Written for the Dispa,ch.-copyrigh' 1901

Written for the Dispatch. is'1i
"who will win the Derby?"'
II was just about this time lsst yen, sna ,
a group OF racing men stood at the, paddock;
gate on the Louisville track and watched
the flyers come brushing through tine
stretch, whilst the early mornings sun cast
it's lights and shadows on their glossy COATS a,'
Colonel NJ. Lewis Clark, president OF Tue
club. was there-a dignfied. soidleriy-
looking man, not very laxative. but gene,
rally hitting the nail squarely on the mead
when he expressed an opinion. Mr. Amos
McCampbefl was also of the party, Just as
genial and full of fun as ever. ana be was
amusing himself by badgering his trainer
and partner. Mr.. Preston West. anent the
successor of the stable at the New Orleans:
winter meeting. What do you, think OF
him 2" said he to me. " tie took string
of horses down there to the winter meet
ing and won eight races and didn't pay ex-
penses." and then this jolly, rotund Ken
tuckian would fairly laugh himself weak ct
his partners discontinue.
Colonel Norvin L. Harris, the master OF
beautiful Hurstbourne." and the owner
of the renowned George Kinney. sat perch
cd upon the gate. as usual, smoking ciga-
rette. with some little to say abouL things
in general and waxing almost eloquent
whenever ahy Of us mentioned flyaway or
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20

already completed. The design Is IN ~
we're early Renaissance. and will rise 70
the height Of about thirty feet from the
hoor.. The sepuichro of leo XIII. viii re-
semble IL In every respect except that OF
course tho saints and attendant figures
viii he different. The same sculptor has
for ono of the halls in the Propaganda.
and replica IL ordered for Washington
in America for the Catholic University.
The sculptor Lucchino Is from Perugia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
PRINCE CHARLIE.

pounds. In 1880 colts carried los pounds,
whilst fillies and geldings carried 102. In
1884 colts carried 10 pounds, fillies and
geldings, l07. From 1886 to 1889 colts car
ried l1S pounds; geldings, lis. and mares,
1l3 pounds.
The standard scale Of weight for age
was adopted IN 1889, as follows: Colts and
geldings to carry l22 pounds, and mares
III pounds in the spring.
BY CHANGING at the above table it will be
seen that this event was never won by q
mare and never twice by the same owner.
The greatest number of starters was if
teen, being the year that Aristides won it.,
and the least number in 1880, when the
blue ribbon was carried of by Fonso, the
property of Mr.. j. s. Shawhan.
1t may be interesting 10 know the names
of the successful owners. and for that rea-
son give them on the order of their win
ming. They are as follows: II. P. Ne
CRATES, ". Astor, d. Swigert, I. j..
Nichols, Darden Il Co., j. y. Shswhan,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
PROTECTION.

fore last years Derby. We oil know tne
history OF the Louisville and Chicago
events, for it is matter of turf history how
the Montana champion tralled the banner
of Tennessee in the dust.
have, perhaps, gone little outside tho
flags. az we would say in racing parlance,
in relating these incidents. but L pave
done so to show that in many cases, Tne,ni
nigh invincible, often they are disappoint-
ed In fact the record of the great events
will show that in the majority OF cases the
favorites have been beaten, and, indeed
this race has always been particularly pro-
ductive OF surprises.
For the benefit of those who would study
statistics append table showing what
horses have been the winners OF the Ken
lucky Derby, with their sires. the number
of subscribers, starters, and the time:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
She Invented the Blooner Costume.

A Council Bluffs Ga. telegram says; One
of the most brilliant affairs ever witnessed
in the city was the celebration OF the tf-
tieth anniversary OF the marriage. OF Mr..
and Mira ID. G. Bloomer. which took place
Wednesday evening. Susan b. Anthony
sent her regrets. Mr.. and Mrs. Boomer
came here thirty-hye years ago. ,hr.
Bloomer starting in the practice OF law.
Mrs. Bloomer has been for many years the
earnest champion OF women's rights. and
was member Of the first womeD's-rights
convention ever held She was also the
originator Of the Bloomer costume. whose
fame has become world wide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
University Graduates Dine At St. Louis

University Graduates Dine ut st. Louis.
Thirty-two gentlemen. all graduates OF
the University OF Virginia, sat down TO a
banquet served in exquisite style at the
University Club, 81. Louis, on Saturday
night last. in commemoration OF the birth
day OF the scholar, gentleman, aud King OF
Democrats. Thomas Jefferson.
Colonel James .. Broadhead presided,
and facing him ut the foot of the table sat
Henry 7. Kent. Arranged along the side
were Ashley G. Cabell. John l.. Triplett, l..
l.. Butler, Major w. +. Ripley, DIR. HARDY.
George S. McGrew, George X: Lockwood.
Major Stevenson, J. Il. Truehesrt, Nj. j.
McMasiers. William G. Marshall. Frank Nj.
Estes, DR.. M. j. Morrell. Virgil NJ. Harris,
Professor II. w. Prentis, Henry l.. Ed
munds, Samuel b. Churchill, Jr.. Calvin
Mutt. Charles 5. Broadhesd. Arthur Lee.
Will Zeyerly. Robert II. Kerr. Ashley Q.
Clover. tthe only Republican presently G.
NJ. Napton. George NJ. Maverick. Edward
Silver. SAMUEL Boogher, DIR. Young, Judge
John Wiekham. and ex-Judge Seddon, son
OF the Confederate Secretary of War.
Colonel Broadhead delivered an address.
and Mr.. Henry n. Kent read paper by j.
n. Trueheart on jefferson. after which
Judge Seldom read letters Of regret from
Judge Humphreys Of Louisville, Martin y.
Clardy. aad Dir. II. q. Atkinson. Speeches
we're then male 10y Henry I. Kent. William
g. Marshall. and Major Butler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20

t s;,s ,. .ss s. .ns s :ss nd II
mysterious chamber, whefe $1,000
statues, and lower-regIon imps peSIo51 J
strange antics without any VISIBLE neone
ef support. Is another interesting seesuSS
and the phonogrAph exhibit. vnefS fsPos
aad cornet and soprano solos are ground 0ue
10 order. Is constantly crowded: In ene
telephone department 100 ear-piecss e!e
connected with tho Casino and the tSo3os
way Theatres. and the music OF th1
Grand Duchess and tho Pirates %
Penzance" can be plainly heard. The
great column and the circle Of festoops In
the auditorium are lighted three times du-
a Hungarian band and a sextes Of mandolin
players.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20

around the bodybuilding establishment Of
relative. Seventy years ago young
Francis first attracted public attention to
his boats by building light, fast-going
row-boat and exhibiting it nc the Massa-
chusetts Mechanical Institute. 1t received
favorable mention. and tina. was the first
leaf in the international wreath of laurels
with which the inventor has since been
crowned. His unsuitable boat was shown
in New York in 1925 and its first practical
use was in saving the passengers on the
British ship Ayrshire, which was wrecked
on the Jersey coast in 1850. This made
Francis hero. European sovereigns
showered honors upon him, and only in
America did he go unrewarded. The cost
of the medal, including design, dies. ETC.,
is 81, 900 Mr.. Francis lived formany years
in the Stevens House, foot of Broadway,
New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
The Population OF Greece.

According to the last report Of the
British Consul OF Patras the census OK
Greece of last year gave a total population
of 2,ls7, 20e, OF which Lbs, 625 were males
and $50 females. The increase since
the last census was 2ls,925. OF the pro-
unces the most populous was that known
as Attica and B@otia, with population Of
o57. 1852, the next Achaia and Rlis, with
2l0,7l3. All the others are below zoo. 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20

Belle Meade. l had iourneyed ont thels
spirits, including Mr.. Giilock, secretary OF
the west-Sids Park; Mr.. John J. Garter
the owner of Kasson, and james Mc Laugn-
lin, the champion Jockey. who was snsn
stationed at Nashville with the onicaso
stables.
OF course all your readers have heard o. 81
Belle Meade. one OF the most FAMOUS
thoroughbred breeding estsbllshments .s ~
the world, with its 500 acres OF oeaut, asa
rolling Land, with its dear park. Win -. ~
nzicalsm anina1s thst roam Ut VII oSex ~