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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
LOCUSTs THREE FEET DEEP.
An Almost Unprecedented Insect Plague
Raging in Australia.

In order 10 check. if possible, the annual
plague of locusts that devOur the heritage and
blast the hopes Of grazers. farmers and fruit
growers. to a greater or less extent in Decent
Der. the government Of YctOria's Australia
proclaimed November It'll and sth holiday
for scholars and schoOlmasters in the rural
districts. in order that they might cooperate
with the settlers in destroying the young To-
Gusts IN the early stage Of their development.
before they have been equipped with wings,
enabling them 30 take flight over the country
10 begin their work II devastation.
With this end in view. preparations were
made IN numerous parts Of the interior 10 de-
strOy the pest in various ways. such as 10y
beating with branches the beds in the fields
where the IA yet wingless creatures We're
known 10 exist. or narrowing the ground, or
turning tiocks of sheep upon the land and
moving them rapidly about SO Is 10 tread
upon and kill or njure the young brood. and
also by spreading straw over the plague spots
and setting fire 10 it, In such WAYS vast de
structiOn was done 10 the armies OF the young
loclsts in the early stage Of their existence
IL was seen. however, that the raid upon the
yernin should have been made somewhat
earlier. as numbers were already so far adj
yanced As 10 be on the wing on their mission
of mischief and besides, the attack upon
them was not 50 generally made ~ was de
sirable IN some districts OF Victoria. while
nth Of the Murray comparatively little et-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
TIE WITE shINHERS.
The Virginia Association of Amateur Oars
men To Meet Monday.

The Virginia Association of Amateur Oars
men will hold its annual meeting in the parlor
Of the Young Mems Christian Association at
4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon 70 decide
whether a regatta Is to be held during the
coming summer.
Mr.. j. H. Hill who is secretary Of the Asso-
citation, has not yet been notified what orga-
nizauOns will be represented at the meeting.
The only official notice received by him is
from the Old Dominion Boat Club. IN Alex
andria. which organization tenders It's resigna-
ton from the Association. thereby reducing
the number Of the clubs forming the Assocla-
ton 10 four.
The RappahanrocBs one of the four clubs.
went ont Of existence soon after the freshets
during the summer of 1889. their bOat-house
and boats having been swept away by the
floods.
The friends of aquatic sports in that city.
however. have decided to start again. and IT
is expected the old club will be represented at
the meeting.
The Appomattox Boat Club. Of Petersburg.
which Is deiunct, has been superseded by
CLUB from the University School in that city,
which will no doubt send a representation.
The Rails Of the University of Virginia,
who two years ago lost the Challenge Cup 10
tho Virginia Boat Club. viii be here and will
vote M favor of "a regatta 10 secure au oppol-
tuniiy 10 attempt TO win back the cup.
since the last meeting new club has grown
up in Lexington. the Harry Lee Club Of
Washington and Lee.
II is understood that this club il anxious 10
join the Association and viii send on dele
gates % achieve this object.
There is hardly any doubt that the Harry
Lees Will be- successful. and their men will,
with the kials and the Nirginias from this
city. vote in favor OF the holding of a regatta.
With regard 20 the place where the regatta
is 20 bc held. the question will be between
Fredericksburg and Richmond.
While 10 may be said that the preference
ought % be given 30 the former. for the reason
that tho last regatta has been hold in this city.
those who are in favor Of having the regatta
in this city take the ground that the Fredcr-
ick.hurg Club is just recognizing, and can
therefore well afford b wait a year before the
regatta is given them. and that at that time
all who are now in favor of Richmond will
heartily indorsc change q the battlefield,
or hattle-sheet rather TO Fredericksburg.
Ii it Is decided 10 hold the regatta in this
city or It's vicinity the course near Nenita
viii most likely be selected, partly for the
novelty IF the thing and i'm part for the
reason that the accommodations over the
Allegheny road to that point would be by
far preferable 10 those of the tugs aud barges
b Warwick Park.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22

for, was put forth "a cope with the evil owing
To- the fact g.lat On the New South Wales ana
South Australian side of the Murray the buN
"a the land Is taken up with large squaitirJ
runs. and population Is sparse there. thus Civ
iug the ravaging locusts almost compleJ
scope to propagate.
People here can hardly conceive how 40
rious the locust plague is IN these colonies
Recently the reports came that these creature
massed themselves so thickly along some -
the lines of railways that. although ths
brakes We're shut down. the trains coald nos
be brought tO n stand until they had gOW
half mile beyond the stations. owing TO ths
multitudes crushed beneath the wheels cau>
ing the trains 10 pass along ~ If the rails wer,
covered with oil. The wheels actually lif
along the rails. In many Of the northern
towns the inhabitants had % close their door
to keep ont the invading hosts. The plagtv
has now iarly begun work writes corr.
spondont Of the Glasgow Herald, under date -
December @ In the southern parts Of New
South Wales and some Of the northern POI
tons Of Victoria the outlook is OminOus.
In and around Barnawatha (NictoriO tN
insects are spreading in swarms and causing
great destruction 4 resident OF that distrS
reports that IN traversing that part OF tho
country in his buggy the wheels of his Veht
Gle were completely imbedded in masses ~
Young caterpillars and grasshoppers. which
ON many extensive hTritS toNtIeu tut NuoAr
surface 20 depth of about four inches, like 4
gigantic and unduating coat OF green paint
Where the country presented any depres
sicn ii was found impossible 10 pass with
buggy. aud IN several favorable localities.
such As low-lyiug lanes etc. the insects were
surging about IN masses some two or three
feet deep" The ground in their wake IL quite
destitute of grass. such are some of the
breeding grounds from which the fully de-
veloped creatures take flight 70 waste and de-
stroy other parts of the country.
In the Rutherglen district (Victoria) the
lpcusts are doing great damage, eating up the
grass and invading the extensive vineyards.
Que vineyard owner there having ten acres of
vines reports his entire crop As spoiled. The
grapes are net yet fully formed, but the los
Gusts are busy stripping the leaves and ring.
ING the punches, the result being that these
wther and die. So dense are the insects that
work has 20 be suspended "a the horses will
not face them. Reports come from the Albury
district that the locusts are attacking the tags
ON the wheat stalks. and in some instances
the wheat heads have been eaten OF. One
report states that in tho locality Of Walbun-
Dire. about thirty miles from Albury, the pest
Is travelling southwards, in the direction Of the
Murray. I'M columns several miles wide. par
tially obscurng the sky and advancing at the
rate of ten miles in twentv-tour hours, resting
10 dcvour green spots. and then winging theiI
way TO fresh pastures
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
Books Received.

Az AMERICAN GIRL n LoXDoN. By Sarah
Jeanette duncan ID. Appleton 4 Co.. New
York For sale by West, Johnston Co, Rich
mond, Va.
An entertaining description of what an ideal
American girl saw III London. The book is full
of many amusing incidents and contains many
admirable illustrations.
THE PRIMES AND THEIR NEI0HBoRs. BY Richard
Malcolm Johnston. ID. Appleton Co, New
lNork. For sale by West, Johnston Il Co..
Richmond Va.
An interesting work made up Of ten tales
Of Middle Georgia life prior TO the war.
Some Of them have appeared in popular
magazines. and readers are no doubt
familiar with them. particularly The Self
Protection of Mr.. Littlebury Roach, which
was published in the Century. They are
pictures Of real life in rural sections. new 70
many readers, and cannot fail 10 please men
as well as women.
Dolores Marburg. Fcrds Howard Hubert.
New York For sale by West, Johnston * Co.,
Richmond, Va.
A romance of more than ordinary merit.
The hero, Edgar Braine, is one OF those char
acters YOU occasionally meet III journalism,
and the book throughout Is full OF strong de
scriptions and forcible character delineatlons.
II is without exception one Of the most pleas
ing novels found among recent publications.
Ak EXCEPTIONAL CASE BY J. Mckinney Reno.
j. b lippincOtt Company. Ihiiadelpbla. For
sale by West, Johnston Co, Richmond, Va.
PYrERsoN's NATURAL Cook BOoK T. q. Peter
son 4 Bros. Philadelphia Price IN paper
cover % cents.
Mrs MAYBrRNs TWINS. By John llabberton.
4. b. Peterson 4 Bros, Philadelphia. frlcS
in paper cover 20 cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
How They DO II.

How hundreds and hundreds Of tramp
beat their way over railroads every year has
always been mystery 10 those who pay hard
earned ducats tor tickets.
No respectable passenger, however, would
put his life IN jeopardy by travelling on
bumpers. on coal cars. on steps and
car tops like the tramp for barrel OF money.
The tramp tfaycl 10 Florida began in No
ycnibcr. and these impecunous tourists
will migrate back 10 the northland with the
birds ia sp inc. There are many conductors
who have a superstition that 1t is unlucky 10
dcpose a tramp and put him from the train to
tine crOss-ties There Is one freight conductor
on the :. +. and w who is a firm believer in
the superstition. One cold night of bygone
winter when he was connected with another
line. the eisht was whooping along at good
pace. behind time ehe brakeman reported ten
tmmps on top Of beef-car stealing ride.
The train was heavy and the conductor con-
cluded he would tighten her by shucking the
t-amps. lie climbed up on top, after hay-
ng ruug on brakes and told them 10 get of.
The knights Of the crOss-tie laughed at him
derisively. and the conductor got riled and
started to kick them Of. As a result Of hIs
attempts he had the misfortune TO be held on
top Of that car for fifty long miles in bitter
storm Of snow. Engineer firemen and brake.
men were not n sufficient force to rescue him
and so tho train was put in the hands OF the
engineer and sped on its way while the tramp.
laughed aud sang and the Chattering teeth "
the conductor beat an accompaniment.
A night or two ago as the freight was leav
ing Savannah tall darkey Of clerical APP
pearance wearing frOuzy silk hat. blue cog.
giles. linen buster, and with a gold-headed
cane in his hand, came up and deposited
shiny grip on the tender. He was driver
away and found place in box car. At the
next station the conductor hunted for him,
but he wasn't there. At the following sta
ton. however, he was found in the car with
big rooster under one arm, cropping around
As the conductor appeared he said: Shine
yer light en- yer, boss, dat chicken done
scaped." How the chickens got there Is a
mystery. Of course Florida Times Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22

defense On the removal or suspension Of
such officer OF officers. the Mayor shall report
the same with his reasons therefor tO the City
Council al tlcir next stated meeting"
HK. HsOrS.
J. Thompson Brown # think il is the duty
0f the Council 20 know exactly how the ac-
counts OF each and every city official stands.
II the city has no paid officer charged with
the duty OF examining the books and accounts
of the various officials. or II there Is no one who
has the leisure 10 do SO. | believe it would
pas in dollars and cents 20 have such an Off
Ger appointed. under bond 10 make quarterly
examinations and render his report 10 the
Mayor. just as the Government has officials
whose duty 1t is 10 examine quarterly the
banking system OF the country"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
THE TURF.
Results of the Races Yesterday at Gloucester
and New Orleans.
GLOUCESTER

GLOUCESTER.
First race, seven furlongs-Amalgam first.
Redight second, Mor1stown third. Time
l;4Ols.
Second race three furlongs-Dead heat
between Sadie Thompson and Henry Tyler,
Bill Bailey third. Time 42G. Run off won
bv Henry Tyler. Time Az.
Third race. four and half furlongs-Appo-
mattoX second. India Rubber second, Alder
man Mac third. Time l0l.
Fourth race six and half furlongs- Dead
heat between Endurer and Canttell. Leo Briget
third Time 1872. Run OFT won by Endurer.
Time 1888.
Fifth race. six and half furlongs Carnegie
first. Chieftain second. Rover third. Time
1888
Sixth race. seven and a half furlongs-
Groomsman first, Kanesville second, Friar
third. Time las.
NEW ORLEANS.
First race. one-half mile-Col. Cox first.
Select Knight second, FlOrine second. Time
O5O.
Second race, five furlongs-Grey Eagle first,
st. Paul second. Banboy third. Time l03.
Third race, five and one-half furlongs-Le-
moline II, first, Dutchman second, Siberia
third. Time l:i0lg.
Fourth race. seven furlones -Aplphons first.
Whittier second. Redstone third Time 1904
Walter ID. Moses L Co. have just added 10
the attraction Ia their show window baby
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
CfNADI.fN VISITORS.
They Leave To-day Their Visit to the Mayor
and Governor.

The party Of Canadian gentlemen who are
now in Richmond, and who are making a
tour through the United States for the pur-
pose f making an examination Of our courts,
prisons and mechanical schools. will leave
here this afternoon FOR Raleigh, n. c., their
next stopping place.
They called upon Mayor Ellyson yesterday
morning and then paid their respects - the
Governor After a visit 20 the City Engineer.
the new City Hall and a drive over the city. IN
which all the public institutions were seen,
they paid flying visit To Peters urg.
Tie party consists of Hon. }. T.. Robdeaux,
Attorney-General Of Quebec; Hon. Charles
Iangelier. Provincial Secretary DR. A. Nallie.
Superintendent Of Asylum. Quebec; Paul de
Cares. Superintendent of Public instruction.
Quebec NJ. Perranaut, architect. and J. A.
Merce Montreal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
Two Smiles.

Little Fanny. five years old, was spending
week at her grandmother's when word came
of the arrival in her home Of baby brother:
That night as grandma was putting her 10 bed
she noticed that the child did not mention the
newcomer in her prayers. She had asked
God to bless her Grandmother A. and her
Grandmother H., and both grandfathers by
name, all the aunts and uncles by name. and
J asst her dear father and mother and darling
little sister Bell; even the old house dog and
the old harm cat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22

Gray promises to be quite as much favored
as It has been during many recent spring sea-
sons. but it is this year being manufactured ir
lovely yelyet-like cloths of light quality, and
in tones and semi-tones more delicate and
beautiful than ever. In spring tailor gowns
tan and emerald green are combined; hello
trope and mignonette shades, and rich, gold
Ell brown with palest doe color.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
A Bargain Upright.

We have an Emerson Upright Piano in ex-
cellent condition, slightly used, which we offer
at a low figure. To secure 1t, call at once
WALTEa ID. MosEs d Co.,
1905 Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
HE GOES ASA STOW AWAY
Er-CzAR REED orr ron 4 sOJOURN
IN EUROPE.

Appraiser Clark Discharged for Treason
Arainat the q. %. &e,s75.OOO in Gold
Coin shipped 10 Europe During the Past
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22

am Justly entitled. NY husbands relatives
refuse TO admit my claim. bnt, nevertheless.
offer me AGO .0O0 10 settle. | have demanded
10000. but shall be satisfied with nothing
less than SIS 600 When receive that shall
go to Europe. believe that my husband IS
still living. and that his relatives have kid
mapped him.
WALL STREET ECHOES.
Iron is in slightly better demand for crude,
but at unchanged prices east. The demand
is relatively more active west
Anthracite coal is no hrmer. efforts at re-
stricted production being a failure. Prices
will probably be lower next month
The projected s-hour demand on May lst is
gaining strength among coal miners. and
funds are being raised in aid OF the move
ment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22

Walter d. Moses L Co. have just added TO
the attraction IN their show window baby
alligator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
NEw YORK BUREAU.
RICHMOND DAILY TINES.
NFw YORK. Mar. q. 1891.

Ex-Czar Reed left here to-day for Europe
for q soiourn of three or four months. He
was careful that his name should not appear
in the steamship passenger list. and the agent
of the line said facetiously: II guess Mr..
Reed goes as a stow-away."
II is said that an elaborate article from his
pen. on the legislative results Of Congress,
viii appear in the next number Of the North
American Review, for the manuscripts Of
which he received $1,000, enough topay for his
ocaan voyage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22

An AMERICAN Girl N LONDON. BY Sarah
Jeanette Duncan ID. Appleton & Co.. New
York. For sale by West Johnston Co., Rich
InOnd. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22

T.. L'a Kay Hamilton is again in New York
me1ts, She said II intend b. make a final
settlement Of my husbands estate. Ii is
soi'h slS.OOO year. To one-third Of this 1
Dodge City times., 1891-12-04
Royal Echoes.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Smiley wen, to
Dodge City Saturday.
Mr.. James Jlmison and Percy 4. Lierle
were taking in the sights at Ford City
last Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. S. r. Bright was buslly engaged
in sowing wheat last Saturday.
Mr.. James James. of Grandview town
ship, was in our neighborhooG last week
Rumors have it that Jack Lillis and a
tair daughter on Duck creek are to trot
out iii double harness in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Evarts went to Dodge
City Saturday shopping.
A surprise party was given at MIR. and
Mrs. A. Evarts las. Friday evening.
Those that were present report q grand
time
Prof. }. Z. Minor, Miss Agnes Griffith,
Miss Jennie Ridenour and Mrs o. N.
Nevins attended the teachers association
in Dodge City last Thursday and Friday.
MIR. Guthrie and Miss Rankin of Dodge
City attended the play party at Mr. and
Mrs Evarts last Friday evening.
Prairie fires were visible Monday even
ing: PEACH PIE.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-04

TAG ;ils-;es OF tie 'r,s,ytar;a i.i...-
.'iii .io.d Fair, with supper s;i,. .ni.-.--
ia!ane,t. in the afternoons and evenings
Of December 9th, 10th aud ilih, a, Me.
Carly Rink.
Booths will be arranged TO represent
the different nationalities with ladies in
attendance dressed in the costume of the
conn:rs taey represent. Eaea booth will
have iu display and for sale articles az
propriatc.
France will furnish beautiful fancy ar
ticles. suitable for holiday gifts. Spain
comes laden with fruits, nuts. fresh pop
corr balls, cream candy and all the deli
cacies to satisfy the most exquisite taste
Persia. flowers and perfumery. Norway
and Sweden with domestic articles, such
as comforts. aprons. sweeping caps. etc
g. rmany. with its fraus and frauliens,
will be- headquarters for dolls of every
conceivable style Greece and Italy has
fine art display OF paintings aud statua
~. Turkey furnishes the novel entertain
ment of lemon squeeze. The Chinaman
with his cue will be on hand, while arti-
cles from Japan can be found in great
number. Fortune telling will be the chief
attraction at the Gypsy tent. Wandering
Minstrels will occupy as much of your
time as you desire. \ wand drill W i'll give
with tabIeaus, will be fur
nished each evening. Come on the 9th.
and you will not fai. to be on hand the
10th and 11th.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-04

The following communication publish
ed in the JetmOre SunflOwcr shows anoth-
er way of giving to the needy: Did you
see that rig leave town last Saturday af'
ternOOn with girls aud the NJ. E. P. G..
as coachman? They went down to see
that old lady that has not walked one
step alone fer sixteen years. They sur
prised her and took possession of the
house, which was granted them. They
made beds. swept the floors and washed
dishes; did some sewing. inen from their
wel'-islied baskets they spread bounti-
ful supper. which consisted of pies, Cakes,
jellies. buffers, pickles and many other
good things too numerous to mention.
The table groaned with good things, and
as they were about to leave they present.
ed the old lady with grand present Of
$500. There were ten nickles, fifteen
dimes, six quarters. two haives, and five
big dollars the little money was sur
prise. but where. o where, did those girls,
the Kings Daughtersl get those big dol
larsf verify. there must be some King 8
Sons 10 Jetmore. or those are the King 9
non let-ups. Many. many thanks to you,
girls. is the prayer of your stricken friend.
AtRs. 4. ELLIOTT"
Dodge City times., 1891-12-04
Eord County 2. a. AI.V.

We call the attention Of the members
OF the Alliance that the undersigned oil
GERS have made special arrangements to
meet the brethren at the following named
places and dates: Bucklin Alliance. No.
2292. Monday evening, December 21st
Kingsdown, No 1894. Tuesday evening.
December 22nd: Green Lake, No. o645.
Wednesday evening, December 23rd:
Pleasant Valley, No. 2257. Monday even
irg, December 2Sth: Windthorst, No.
2SsS. Tuesday evening, December 29th
We will try and visit all sub Alliances
the coming winter AMI will arrange dates
for other places later on. Let us have
full tu-pQut aud awaken a new interest
These meetings will include all members
BY presenting the old pass word. Great
business of importance will come up.
We wish to confide with our brethren
throughout the county and hope to make
Your acquaintance by meeting you all.
GEORGE s. WINANs,
j. E. MELLECKER, President.
Secretary.
Dodge City times., 1891-12-04
Secretary.
Notice.,

Farmers Alliance and Industrial Un-
ton. Ford county, Kansas: The next
quarterly meeting of the county Alliance
will be held at Bucklin OIL the second Sa,
urday in January. (the 9th) commencing
at 10 clock Il. III. Ample arrangements
will be made TO entertain delegates and
members visiting. We earnestly hope
that every SAD Alliance W ii hr fully yep
resented, Ia matter 0netier they arv in
arrears or not, as :ia Executive Boarc
have iaade icw arran .emcnts, which will
come W. before this meeting tn all meta
bcrs. Bro,ber French. stsre -o.r..ary.
AMI Others ot the slate. e,ii DC y -. US
ant an ipier.-,ss ,;:nc sill he h.i.
L .sILEcEEa.
Ses fef-Tg
Dodge City times., 1891-12-04

Eii-t FubliC.1ti,n Nl7tt Ott q, ISJi.
pv virtue af order Ct sale issued OUT of the
District EruTt uf Fond CoG;.ty. Kansas, vhcrsn
J. II. Waikir- wa- plai:.tiii az " Ham T:''h.
William j Stri, hiig and Mrs. " i'';sm , S.fi.
ill., his wife. s,.i iit Sia,.- II 81 .ori Werf.
defendants, iwiii ou A.ouC-!, t .ibeT Sii, .o9i
1T the ou- If :, oeloci;, = he trout door
the building ~ house H. thc it
Of Dodge City, County OF For, ..i:i Stat OF Kan
sat-, offer for sale at public auctioI 10 the Eighes
bidder for cash in hand, all the s:eht titie and in
terest of the above nan.os. de endant. in and T.,
the following described real Property, situated i;
the County of Ford and State Of Kansas. tow I ::
The southeast quarter OF section eighteen. IL
township twenty Eight. IS raj ge twenty three. %
west Of the sixth, 9Th. p.i nci pal meridian. Said
property will be sold without ..ppEasemen, to sat
isfy said order Of sale.
Sherif's Office, Ford Count, Kansas. November
2Srd. 1891. H.. BELL
", j, PATTERSON, Sheriff
fnr Plaiv