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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
KANSAS and THE LIBERTY BELL.
An Incident In Which Frank Bacon Jefier-
son Davis and the Bell are Mixed.

Speaking Of the Kansas display at New Or
leans reminds me OF the scrape into which the
Kansas commissioner there fell because Of his
sunny and genial disposition Frank Bacon.
# Chanute. was a Kansas man 10 the core,
and. therefore 10 goes without sayin. That ne
was an uncomproinsing desplser OF the rebel
lion and its flmentOrS But ! don't believe
that among all the host Of Northern men who
spent the winter Of 1854 IN New Orleans man
official capacity. there came away one,with a
spark Of hatred FOR the South left Acknowledging
in his breast The Open-hearted hospitality Of
the people and their obvious wish 70 let the
dead past bury is dead did the work.
Commissioner Bacon was no exception 70
the rule He learned 10 know and esteem
hundreds Of Southern men. and became pos
ses-ed with the idea that such uncommonly
genial companions could not be pcrpetually
plotting % overthrow the Union as the poltl-
clans Of his State continually did cry
Well. 1t will Ice remembered that toward the
latter part If the exposition season the old
liberty bel. from Philadelphia was sent down
- New Orleans upon special car NgIllnty
guarded hv four stdWaTt policemen. The
Board of nitcd States Commissioners went
ont on a special tram 20 meet IT,. ~ luck
would have IL the siding upon which the spe-
cial waited the arrival Of the train bringing
the bell was az Beauyor, Miss The bell
train WAS late. and as the commissioners. with
the prospect of three hours waiting IN tine
piny woods. cast about them for some way of
passing the time, some one suggested that the
plantation on which jefferson Davis the tal-
len leader Of the lost cause, was living ONT his
span of life was on the shore O. the gulf not
half q mile from the track.
Soon q column Of some thiIty-fye commits
sioners was tluiging along the winding ruad
that led 10 be Davis estate. They were
politely received and were charmed with tAe
old mans manner. for no more couruy gentle
man than jefferson Davis ever lived. When
he learned the mission upon which they had
come 10 Beauyoir he put on bis Ina, aud ac-
c1mpanied them t. the station, and when the
bell arrived the old man made speech and
his little granddaughter put her arms about
the venerable relic Of American liberty and
kissed IT, Chicago Mail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

The Rat, the Mouse and the Trap

One day well.fed and Sagacious Rat came
across an Object made of Stout Wires. and
its Sole OCCUPATION Seemed 10 be 10 take Care
Of n Liberal Piece Of Cheese. Having had
Several years Experience with Men and Their
Vaccinations. the Rat Looked the Ground
over with Great Care. and He was SIN In
caged in this Occupation, when Mouse APP
peared and Wanted 10 Know what was up.
why. the fact 49," replied the Rat, i have
more Cheese here than can possibly Eat at
one meal. and rs Cheese spoils quickly IN this
Climate, was waiting fOr some one to come
along and Accept Of a Portion"
You are very. very generous" said the
Don't Mention it. Just step inside and
pass the Cheese ont. will your
The Mouse had no sooner nibbled at tie
bait than there was a crash and he found him.
"Ah, that's the Way II Works is it," queried
the Rat. Il couldn't Just make it out. I'm,
I sces Spring there somewhere. Very good
but I'm caught" exclaimed the Mouse in
great Agitation.
$50 | observe
And what's % he donef"
"Wen. | leave that to you 10 Decide. I let
you in on the ground floor and my Responsi-
biitv ceased there. Fine day to-day! Hope
We shall have an early Spring.
MORAL:
Experience acquired at the expense Of 9th
ers is Soothing as we'll as Valuable
The Robber, the Traveller and the Mandar' n.
One time as a Peasant was Travelling along
the Highway, he Encountered a RObber who
had been lying in Ambush. When n Demand
was Made for his money he Wept and lamen-
led and Besought the KObber 10 at least spare
him half
Come down with Every Silver or of comes
Z the top Of your Head Shouted the Robber;
and he left the Peasant not one Copper Com
An hour later. as the kobter was taking
things Easy along the Road. he was met 10y a
Mandarin and Escort, and the bug man order
ed that he he Seized and Searched. When
his cash was brought 10 light the Mandarin
exclaimed
All! he has too much money for an honest
man. Take it away from him and give him
sixty strokes Of the Bamboo.
Next day the sore and limping robber again
encountered tho Peasant and he at once fell
upon him in Anger, CRYING out.
All, if You had not yielded MP your cash 10
me should not have been BamboOed."
And if had not yielded You would have
cut my Throat" replied the Peasant.
MORAL:
Some men are bound TO be in the soup, any,
| how.-Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
Serious Danger

Threaten, every man. woman or child living in
, region Of country where fever and aguc IL
prevalent. since the germs of malarial disease
are inhaled from the air and are swallowed from
the water Of such a region. Medicinal safe
Guard ia absolutely necessary 70 nullify this
danger. Asameans Of terrifying and acclimat-
inc IN. system go as 10 be shle to resist the ma
iariai nOison Uostetter's Stomach Bitters IS IN
comparably the best and the most popular II
Irregularities Of the stomach. liver AMI bowels
6ed Ly the Wfters The functions of digestion
and secretion are assisted by its use and vigor-
ousas well as regular condition Of the system
promoted hv H. Constitution and physlqur VI =
I'm, defended against the inroads OF malaria
bv this matchloss preventive. when Il az" a
certain and thorough remedy IN the "orst '~so'
of intermittent and remlttent feyers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
The Howard. Cassnrd."

BALTIMORE, Mp. Mar. 10 Shipbuilders
and mnrinemensyill this week be permitted
the Howard Cassard." which Mr.. Mysr. the
inventor, asserts will reyolutioni1e ocean
travel. The shaft and propeller will be adj
lusted, giving visitors opportunity 10 see III
place four bladed screw, each blade of which
is set on different line Of rotation, or IN
spinal order, increasing the pitch toward the
stern rs compared with preceding blade or
blades. The object Is 10 embody in a single
screw as much surface rs now exists in atw!n-
screw driven by the same amount OF power.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
4 CRYING DEED.
What Is Necessary to Improve the County
Roads?


We take it that there is practical unanimity
Of opinion among our readers as to the neces-
sity for better county roads. Everybody in
Virginia sees and feels the necessity more or
less. and is loser. directly or indirectly. IN a
greater OF less degree. according 20 the nature
81 his business on account Of the wTetohed
condition Of the county roads 4 gentle
man who lives in Chesterfield county. and
who Is engaged in the wood fuel bust
ness told us Yesterday that in cOnse-
quence Of the impossible state OF the
roads he could not get bis wood from the
forest to the yard, and that lie had temper
arily suspended business while his teams
were standing idly IN their stalls and other
expenses were going on. 1t Is certainly
not an extrayagant estimate 10 say that on ac
count of this suspension that Chesterfield
gentleman is losing at least 50 day or more
than 200 for the forty-two days in which the
ground-hogs shadow il supposed 10 rule 10
say nothing Of the equinoctial seasons, and
through the winter. The probability Is
that this gentleman would kick like a
brOnchO il the State Legislature were 10
impose on him a road tax of 900 per year for
five years. and IN return give HIM roads that
he could use every working day IN the year;
and yet scarcely year passes by that he does
not lose probably 800 on account OF bad
roads. Besides the increased values of real
estate. which, as we have heretofore shown
Is an enormous item. and the increased facili-
ties Of transportation which hard smooth
roads afford, will many times over pay for
their cost
Like all other great questions affecting the
interests and happiness Of mankind. the road
problem calls for intelligent and organized
treatment. There should be in every county
in the State an organization Of its citizens
known as the Road Society. having for lis
object the WAYS and means Of county road
betterment, and charged with enforcement Of
the subject Oh the attention # the legislative
powers of the country State and national
Petersburg lndex-Appeal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
How to Cure All Skin Diseases. -

SIMPLY APPLY "Swaynes Ointment" No In
ternal medicine required. Cures letter. eczema.
tchl all eruptions on the face, hands, nose, &c,
great healing and curative powers are POSSESSED
by no other remedy. Ask your druggist for
6Waypes Ointment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
Don't Fall 20 Tnke

In time for coughs. colds, Group, consumption
bronchitis, hoarseness, and all throat and In 2
troubles, that old-fsshioned remedy Dr. David
Cough Syrup, OF pure pine tar. horehound and
Wild cherry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
Piles, Pile.l Itching Piles.

SYMPTOMS: Moisture: intense itching ana sung
iny. r,osf AZ night: worse by scratching; II Al
loved 10 continue tumors form which often
bleed and ulcerate. becoming very sore
Swayne's ointment stops the itching ana nleet
INC heals liberation. and IN most cases removes
~. .hs' ,,,,ors A. drnggists or by mail. for -
cents Dr. Swayne 4 Son. Philadelphia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
ENerX Mother

should see that her little ones are protected, and
hand to give III case Of Group. Cough lbs or Colds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

CAROLINE SUN CURED ARE PURE. CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUN-CUKED TOBACCOS. THY
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

SrBINo stirs up the bile. You lose your APP
petite, feel weak. too hot. and Obi 90 tired.
Take Simmons Liver Reeuhtor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

,rCuoK,S No 1 II. -. C.. FLO, AND
C,EoIJSF sUN- CURED ARE PURE, CLEAN
ASD CUOICE sUN-CURED TOBACCOs. lkf
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

SPRING stirs up the bile You lose your ap-
petite. feel weak. too hot. and Oh. SO tired
Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
We Challenge

any man. woman or child who Is affected with
7 ,ror 70 move that "A few doses Of Simmons
Liver Liver Regulator will not relieve them Il never
fails and /, SO pure, 20 sur0 so harmless tnat az
infant can take II and never have second spell
~ colo. An adult can take it. keep the bowels
regular, and secure health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

The only house in the city 20 receive line on
New Faster Eggs. &C.. this year Was Burk9, No
Old stock. Eyay thing new. JOB east bfo"u
street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

UICKOK'S 40. l. III. ID. G., rio, A.D
c,1oIISE SIrS- CURED ARE PURE, CLEAN
ASD CHOICE sUN-CURED ToBACCOs. TRY
THEM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

HICkOk'S NO. I, IL. u. C., FIG, AND
CAROLINE SuN-CCRED ARR PURE, CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUN-CURED TOBACCOs. TRY
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

SpRryG stirs mp the bile You lose your ap-
ne,ite. feel week. too hot. and Oh. SO tired.
Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17
INDIGNANT ITALIANS.
THEY NAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED NOT
TO TAKE my TTOLENT ACTION.

No .Censurc for New Orleans In New YORK
Except In the italian Colony-1he FAR
neiIite Envoys-Judge Brady Dead-funer-
nj ofMr. w. X. Soutter-New York News
New YORK BUREAU,
Richmond DAILY TINES,
March l6. 1891. J
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17

At the Manhattan Club the tattered flags Of
the NOurmahal, presented TO Henry NJ Stan
ley by James q. Bennett and carried by the
explorer across Africa. at last find a quiet
resting place. They hang over bookcase IN
the library, where they attract the attention
of all visitors. After ladies' day last Decem-
Der, the steward of the club found that little
pieces of the flags had been shipped oft 10
serve as mementOes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-17


Miss Maria Tatum has. il is stated. init
mated 70 the trustees of the property Of the
Giocesse of New York her intention Of provid-
Ing an endowment Of 300. 900 for the Protss
tant Episcopal Church Of the Beloved Disc-
ple, this city, for whose erection and main
tanance she has already done so much.
Arrangements are being made for the dedi
cation OF the new Tabernacle for the Rev. DR.
T. Dewitt Talmadge, Of Brooklyn. next
month
Next Thursday evening the Southern So
eiety Will vote upon the proposition TO increase
,nv annual dues from 40 10 ESQ. There is
stue doubt OF the passage of the proposed
amendment, which will mean an increased in
come OF more than ~, 600
The Rev. DR.. John L. Goodman. who re-
cgned some time ago from the ministry of the
sm n Episcopal Church. has been or
coral Church by Bishop Potter.
Inc funeral OF William X Soutter. the well.
fnown wall street man, was held this morn.
sso,le we're IN a;,sr cdurch Many prominent
Greenwood. ""' 49,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
MEN AND THINGS.

4Heavy crops of wheat and oats in Hi
nos.
President Harrison has denied the rumor
OF Secretary Blaine's resignation.
1t is thought the French tariff bill will
not become a law until next winter.
The national Christian endeavor conven-
ton will meet in New York next year.
Victor Newcombe, the Wall street
broker, was adiudged insane last week.
Dillon and O'Brien are to be released
July 30. They are in excellent health.
Mohr, Zinkeisen & Co.. board of trade
brokers at Milwaukee, assigned Wednes-
day.
Mrs. James Davis, with 81, 500 in the
bank, died of starvation at Kansas City,
Monday.
The loss by the burning of the distillery
of Holland & Co. (limited), at Deptford, is
800, 600.
II is proposed to erect in Toronto a $780,,
600 memorial statue TO the late Sir John
Macdonald.
Over $1,000, 600 worth OF provisions
have been shipped to CHILEAN revolutionists
from San Francisco.
J. +. Hannegans house at Cedar Rapids,
Ia, burned Friday and Miss HUFF, a
servant, persisted with it.
Mrs. Page, VIM. II. Greene and Robert
Brown have been arrested for counter
feiting. near Antioch, Cal.
There have been further revolutionary
disturbances in Buenos Ayres, and the
government is taking steps to suppress
revolt.
The Empire print works in New York
city were destroyed by fire Tuesday night.
Property to the amount of $1,000 was
burned up.
The attempt to bring about voluntary
disarmament OF the striking miners near
Seattle, Wash, has proven failure.
John Bardsley, ex-city treasurer Of
Philadelphia. began his sentence of Is
years in the penitentiary Wednesday.
a census bulletin soon to be issued will
show that the membership of the Roman
Catholic church in the United States now
numbers 6, ESQ, 600 communicates over 10
years of age.
Richard Breeze, the boy who forged
81. 600 worth of bank stock and stole
g., 600 worth of securities from Trimble &c
Braley. Kansas City. Mo-. has been arrested
at Charleston, Mo-, and all but 1900
recovered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
a sunreme Court decision.

The Michigan supreme courts has just
rendered decision. regarding oflice-holders
and their right to resign to accept more
desirable Office before their terms have eX-
pired, which will be read with interest all
over the state. The opinion in question is
one of the case OF the people VS.. William
III. Lennon, who resigned his position as
alderman to accept the Office of chief of
police of West Bay City. Lemon was elect
ed alderman in April, 1896. for two years,
but resigned some three months ago. The
court holds unanimously that the provision
OF the statute. as well as of the charter of
West Bay City, that ''no alderman shall
be elected or appointed 10 any other office
in the city during the terms for which he
was elected alderman" means just what it
says and that Lennon was elected alderman
for two years. whether he served that
length Of time or not. The court held that
Lemons resignation did not remove his
ineligibilty and entered an order ousting
him from Office. just before concluding
its opinion the court, for obvious reasons.
Incorporated therein the constitutional
provision which provides that mo person
elected a member of the legislature shall
receive any civil appointment within the
state from the governor, the senate, the
legislature or any other state authority
during the term for which he is elected"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
The Black Republic.

The Atlas Line steamer Alvena, which
arrived from Jacmel and other West In
dian ports, brings some interesting Hay
tain notes. The Alvena left Jacmcl on
June 30, and there were then indications
that the black republic would soon be the
scene of another bloody rebellion. Jere-
ME is in the southern part OF Hayti, where
Hippolyte possessed his strongest support
in wrestling the presidency from Legitime.
At present. however, that section of the
island is bitterly opposed TO Hppolyte and
there are loud mutterings against his rule.
So strong is the opposition TO the present
president that an outbreak is apt to occur
at any moment Many of the residents
are SO fearful of the impending insurrec-
ton that they are leaving in all haste.
The Alvena carried number of residents
of Jacmel TO Kingston, Jamaica, and other
fugitives are leaving on every departing
vessel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
AROUND THE STATE.
RESIGNATION OF COM. MANLY
OF THE SOLDIERS HOME.
This Action Taken Because the
Board Reinstated Quartermaster
Shank.
Manly has Resigned.

~ Commandant Manly of the Soldiers
Home submitted his report to the board
Thursday relative To the dismissal OF Quar-
termaster James N. Shank. The retired
cuartermaster told his side OF the story
and then the board went into executive
session. After ten minutes consultation
Shank aud Manly were called in. and the
result OF the elaboration was announced.
Shank was exonerated and reinstated in
Office as quartermaster. Manly promptly
resigned his position as commandant TO
take effect Aug 1, and his resignation was
as promptly accepted. The report that
Commandaut Manly rendered was in writ
ing and stated especially that Shank as
Quartermaster had repeatedly ignored the
RULES LAID down by the board relative TO
the purchase OF supplies and had done so
frequently. and that, considering himself
responsible for expenditures made for sup
plies TO be used in the home, he felt 1T a
necessity for his own protection TO relieve
the quartermaster from further duty. The
quartermaster was present whom the re-
port was read and when told TO present his
defense he submitted acquisitions signed
by the commandant covering most OF the
purchases and claimed that he had the
commandments veroal order in regard TO
the other purchases. At times during the
session which lasted all the afternoon the
oommandant and the quartermaster in
dulged in examinations and recriminations,
but they were called down by the board
end order and dignity was preserved.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Hone.Seckers' Convention.

A dispatch from Arkansas City, Kas.,
says: The preparations are now completed
for gigantic convention Of homcseekers
in this city next week. The presence of
100, 600 cattle on the Cherokee strip has
aroused the people and they feel that IL
they are to get homes in that land they
must now act. The promoters of the
meeting say that the people have waited
for years for home in this great domain
Of idle land. and they have determined TO
wait no longer. They say the country
must be opened at once or they will open it
by force. A Texas longhorn cow has long
enough been considered better than poor
man wanting home. II is expected that
10, 600 people will attend the meeting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Fire in ,Iissaukee County.

special telegram from Cadillac says:
One of the most disastrous fires that ever
occurred in this section, broke out Wednes-
day night in the extensive mill plant of
Mitchell Bros. at Jennings, twelve miles
from this city. The firm operates large
plant at that place, embracing planning
mill. saw mill and large lumber yard.
Before the flames had died out Is, 600, 900
feet OF lumber. the immense planning mill
and four dwellings were reduced 10 ashes.
The total loss is placed at S205, 600. The
insurance amounted TO $50. 900. a spe-
cial train carrying 300 men was sent from
Cacillac. They were unable TO be of assis-
lance. The flames spcad rapidly in all di-
rectious and much valuable standing tim
Der was added TO the loss. The company
were shipping from twelve 10 twenty cars
of lumber per day and we're 200 cars be-
hind in their orders. They start in at once
TO rebuild their tramway, and will start up
their sawmill again Monday. The firm of
Mitchell Bros. 81 Murphy, who own the
sawmill had but recently completed very
extensive repairs on the mill, having put
in new machinery. including double band
mill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
A Persistent Convict.

An Ionia special says: Convict Jackson,
who murderously assaulted Fireman Full
Ter, and who has since been confined in the
solitary" made two desperate attempts
TO escape on Sunday evening last and one
Thursday by tunneling through his cell
walls. He will be held on a charge OF at
tempted murder as soon as the condition
Of Fuller is more fully known, and this is
what is worrying him. When dis
covered Sunday night he had a hole dug
through his cell almost large enough TO
admit his body. his only tool being wire
bail from "a pail left in his cell. He was
then taken from this cell. which is in ward
&c, now a vacant ward, and placed in the
next one adjoining. and Thursday the at
tending keeper hearing an unusual noise in
Jackson's locality, investigated and found
he had another hole dug through the cell
wall, connecting with the one previously
occupied by him nearly large enough for
his purpose. When the keeper arrived
Jackson was apparently asleep but the
mortar and condition of the cell prompted
farther investigation. This time he had
used strip of iron from his bed and had
dug hole eighteen by six inches in less
than two hours, his cell having been ex-
amined at supper time, and this was about
eight o'clock. He will now be placed I'M
der immediate watch and drag ball and
chain with him, the officials thinking they
can thus Illustrate his purposes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-17
Grasshoppers in wyoming.

Portions Of Cheyenne county, Wyoming.
are being devastated by grasshoppers.
Three weeks past they have been Matching
out and myriads cover the prairie for miles
just west OF First View. A strip of land
ten miles wide and extending in south
easterly direction across the entire country
is completely hid from view by the
hoppers. They meet with difficulty
in crossing the railroad, and consequently
settle upon the track. causing the wheels
of the engine to slip so that it often
requires two engines 10 pull the trains over
these places. The extent of the territory
they cover is Lot known. AS yet they are
too young to damage crops. and by the
time they are able to fly or damage crops
they will be well out of Colorado and
Wyoming.