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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18

augurated upon day when it seemed as
though May instead of March had come,
but the usual experience is either in
clement or chilly weather.
Of course preparations are being made
for an inaugural ceremonial without any
thought of toe weather. Iii customary
for the citizens of Washington to ap-
point local committee, which is author
lied to take charge of the military and
civic display. This committee appoints
subcommittee, to which are delegated
such duties as preparing for the inau-
gural ball, for invitations, for arranging
for the right Of lire and other places in
the line, and this committee has CO
operation with the government and the
committees of congress.
Already it il made evident that the
military display will be quite as impos-
ing as any that have been made at pre-
vious inaugur atoms, while the indica-
tons are that he civic display may ex-
coed in brilliancy and numbers any ever
witnessed in Washington upon a similar
occasion.
The Washington committee has been
in communication with Mr.. Cleveland,
and some of the details of the cere-
mony have been determined. In some
respects these do not differ from those
which have characterized other in
augurations 1t has always been the
custom, for Instance, fer the president
elect upon his arrival in Washington
either to call in person or to send form
ally his card to the president. Mr.. Lin
coin and Mr. buchanan exchanged calls
within few hours after Mr.. Lincoln's
arrival in Washington, and Lincoln was
greatly impressed with the courtesy and
consideration shown to him by the re-
| firing president Mr.. Cleveland when
he arrived in Washington in 1885 called
early IN the day upon President Arthur
| and was cordially received. and before
an hour elapsed the president returned
the call. Cleveland was also invited to
dine with his predecessor, and after the
dinner, which was a delightful affair, he
retired with President Arthur to the
presidents private room, and there, cast
ing aside forznalities, they renewed &C
| quaintance begun years before and sat
chatting until far into the night.
Upon MIR. Cevslands arrival in Wash
ington, which will probably occur about
the 3D. Of March, he viii go the Airing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18

land was exceptionally fortunate when
he was first inaugurated. Those who
live in Washington look forward to
the inauguration ceremonial with
keenest anticipat lions of pleasure, which
are always-tempered somewhat by
apprehension that the weather may be
bad. President Harrison was inaugu-
rated on a day when the rain was both
heavy and chilly. Garield's Inaugural
ton took place amid the most unpleas-
ant atmospheric conditions, although
the rain did not fall until evening. The
day was raw and cloudy, and those who
were spectators suffered considerably,
especially the company which was per-
mitted to sit upon the platform erected
at the east portico, and upon which the
president stood when he took the oath
and delivered his inaugural.
Perhaps the most trying inauguration
day was that which occurred on the 4th
of March, 1873 General Grant was
then to take the oath of president for a
second time, and arrangements had been
made for a very brilliant military ard
civic display. On the evening of the Sd
VI IudICu u COIO wave Set III
creasing in severity during the night, 50
that on the morning Of the 4th Washing
ton was suffering as it seldom suffers
from cold accompanied by high wind.
1t was as near an approach to blizzard
as the capital has ever experienced. The
military suffered very greatly, some Of
them were overcome with the cold, and
the cadets from West Point and the
naval academy who were not well pro-
tected were completely demoralized,
some of them suffering from frost bitten
ears and fingers. An immense throng
had gathered III Washington to witness
this ceremonial, but many did not dare
to venture forth and face the cold.
But when Cleveland appeared to take
the oath the sun smiled upon him. The
air was as ballny as it is in Washington
in May. The suggestion of summer was
given b. the warmth of the day, by the
songs of the birds, and by the buds, which.
tempted by the warm south winds, We're
almost ready % burst into early bios
SONS. The DAY was exceptional. One
of the earlier presidents had been in
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18

A STREET car in Minneapolis ran over
dog the other day, and the owner of
the animal has brought suit for $1,000
damages against the company. That
canine possessor must formerly have
resided in Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18

GOVERNOR ALrGELD has resumed his
gubernstorisl duties. The ANGUS
unites with the democrats of the state
in congrstulsting him on his return to
the capital and his improved health.
The people expect great things Of Gov.
Altgeld and the democratic party in the
work of reformation in state affairs, aud
as the Springfield Register says, they viii.
not be disappointed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18

PEOPLE who are fond of fIuits-snd
who isn't,-will be glad to know that
thus far the outlook was never better for
big yield. The snow has been an efl-
Gent protection and the steady Geld has
been much better than alterations OF
freezing and thswing. Even the peach
crop liar has so far held his peace.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18
The women Of Iowa will certainly gi,

The women OF Iowa will certainly give
xniunique exhibit at the Worlds fair The
Des MONIES women will build their city in
flowers. Dubuque women will reproduce
q mineral cave, while the women of
Sioux City will contribute reproduction
OF their last corn palace. Burlington
will give a geological exhibit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18

+ THE weather
be as fine as was
the case on the
4th of March,
1885, the inau-
gural ceremonies
with which Mr..
Cleveland will be
honored on the
4th of March,
1898, will prob
ably be as bril-
liant as any that
have ever occur
rod Mr. Cuaya-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18
THE INAUGURATION.
HOW GROVER CLEVELAND WILL BE
INDICTED INTO OFFICE.

His First Inauguration Compared with
Others of Recent History-The Weather
an Important Eactor-Mr. Cleveland Has
Always Been Fortunate in This Rcspect,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1898,

Two members of bicy Gle club al Gran
ada, Spain, recently had duel or BIZ
cycles, which resulted in the death of one
of the participants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18
PROTECT YOUR EVA
MR.. H. HIR Scunn

L
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-02-18

Washington gets a perfect illustration
OF the truth which is contained in that
trite saying, "The king is dead; long live
the kngf' on Inauguration Day With
the administration of the oath presi-
dent becomes a private citizen, and a
private citizen becomes the occupant of
an Office which Mr.. Abram S. Hewitt,
Of New York, has described as the grand
est political Office upon earth. He who
was president in the morning and now
becomes ex-president usually goes away
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

There could be only one explanation,
and that was that Raggles had committed
the theft, or had been aided by accom-
plices. The only one in the family who
stood up stuTdily for his friend was Har-
old. whose faith remained mistaken.
Two days went by. and still no signs OF
Raqgles. when one morning as the family
were at breakfast a servant entered and
related that she heard strange sounds
coming from an unused room In the
basement.
An investigation was made OF the mys-
terry. There in that lonely room on the
floor. tied hand and foot, and bleeding
from a great wound in his head, lay Rag
giles.
Very tenderly they bore him TO his room
above and summoned medical help. For
many days he lay very near to death, but
his sturdy youth and health saved him'
Then they learned from his lips what
they already imagineG-how he mad as
covered the burglars at their work, hau
attempted to give the alarm, was struck
down. and then bound and carried into
the empty room. 49,,
No one doubted any more OF t'assles
Honesty. He has since worked his way UP
"a a position OF honor and trust, ana VINO
shan say he does not deserve III
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

There are some other people in the
world, besides your Uncle Fuller, who
have strange ideas OF how 10 convey their
thoughts on paper. Why, an old man who
is a familiar figure on the streets OF
Richmond, where he strolls about with
brief trousers wrote back letter like
this from Chicago
Dear Nancy, There are many things
on the Midway Piaisance which you can't
see on Broad street in Richmond. / didn't
bring my kodak, and find great need for
II. The houses In Chicago are good deal
higher than those at home. Please SEND
me by return mail one paper collar. ana
pair Of socks, as find that need them.
With this somewhat incomplete descrip-
ton OF the great Worlds Fair. l hope
you win be prevailed upon TO come out
and view some of the wonderful sights.
"Anectionately, your Husband, j.
Such is a sample OF some OF the special
contributions The Times receives by am
bilious authors who endeavor to give an
accurate and complete description OF the
Worlds Fair within the space of one
column, instead Of selecting a special
feature. and disregarding the rest.
But one Of the most unusual letters
received in this office OF late was sent
from remote part Of this State, and
read thus:
"The Times Company:
Dear Sirs-I wish 70 notify you gem
tlemen that you need not continue to
send your paper TO my father. He died
last week, and will not be able to read it
any more. When he was alive he used
70 enjoy the paper very much, but I'm
sorry to say that the pleasure he derived
from it had to be discontinued on ac-
count Of his death. He was buried the
day after his death. I know he will
greatly miss your valuable paper
Very Truly Yours. '
YOUR UNCLE FULLER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS.
AFFECTIONS TOR TBEIR PLEASURE
md PROFIT
some Instructive as Well as Enjoyable
Reading for the Chiidren's Perusal-
Editors Weekly Letter.
}fter tho Match.


Roth mines could not beat OF course.
one must be the winner!
Shouting TIL our threats were hoarse'
Home we went TO dinner.
And the little sister there
RE. the Nine defeated
With s1 very sweet an air
hl their pain was cheated
"Ob such meannessr she exclaimed;
Why. your gme was splendid.
everybody felt ashamed
AT the way 10 ended.
"you we're fnew she firmly said,
B4mlng on her brothers;
"-gcb a fussi" she shook her head,
"Just about the others.'
Margaret r.. Sangster, In Harper
Young People
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
One OF PATHS Hobbies.

hobbies is her collection of autographs
which is a very fine one. Among other
treasures that appertain to her collection
is a beautiful ivory fan inscribed with
the autograph Of a celebrity on each
Joint. These fans are now the fashion,
and nearly every hero-worshipplng maid
en- has fan OF this kind, which she
sends round to the theatres with a prayer
TO this or that actress or actor that they
will inscribe their name thereon; but Of
course, Nine. PATHS is Of exceptional
interest, for none but the truly great
ones Of the earth are asked to write
their names on its joints.-EXchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.
rn AINs NoRTHWARp.

No. psl sssS !2g klSs55mHaSSSSsql b.. van
il s2:43 A. N. $40 A.M.Fast Mall.
20 .7.4O AN S.35 An. lAccommoda'n
a. .1o:I5 A. III 90 An. Norfolk Train.
I34- al ,O7 A. NJ. III As AN Atlanta Spe'al
az 400 PM 4:45 P.M.IN. and w. Con.
- .5.52 PM $50 +. Nj. Through Train
d. .6:20 PM. 700 Pm. Norfolk specfl
'D"iiS STOPPING PLACES.
Nos IA as 80 and 30 make no stops.
NOS q and lS4 s stop at H seliel d ana Z.
az 43 and 70 stop on signal at Man
oboster Drewry's, Centralia and Ches-
ter Nos. 81. 81, and 81 VIII stop on signal
At all stations Nos nos % ana "a and 9 rS IS VIA
Unison iiiisa1l short cut TO all points in North
ana PrI Imam palace Buffet Sleeping Cars on
ali through trains. IN ety tsa1nS eos %
and N NEEHWS" LINE TO ATLANTA. GA.
Leave Richmond $40 r. N daiiy; ar
TAO A. NJ. via s.. A. l.. Through sleepers
Hi9SnrSoSrNII Only ALL-RAIL LINE TO NOR
- FOLK Arrive.
p,cbm6Sd' 900 An. Norfolk. :23 AN.
TIssiicchhr,ond .S.lO +. NJ. Norfolk $40 2. NJ.
NTorsolk $3.50 An. Richm'd, 100 AN.
Norfolk. - 20 PM. Richmond, 800 +. NJ
THE trains leaving Rlchmgnd at Wy
~ and Norfolk at 400 p: NJ. are solid
trains between these two points, ana pas
sengers 60 through without chanse o on cars
~, ora 11.5O p. NJ, and arriving
NJ pInbnond at s:35 A. NJ. 4:45 =. NJ.
a. close connections at Petersburg TO
ma from Farmyille. Lynchburg and
west F. NJ SULLY.
Superintendent.
&c. r. d. MYERS.
General Superintendent
~ NJ. EMERSON. Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
1URoR1 AND me sun GOD
TIL, Second Of Our Talks on Greek Myth


Aurora. or Eos. the Goddess Of the
Dawn. dwelt in a palace on the east slde
of the earth, whence every morning sue
went forth gloriousy, in yellow chatloI
drawn by four steeds OF brilliant white
before her brother the Sun, and drove
thrt Ugh the sky shedding light abroad
In the evening she sank in the west
before him and during the night they
were together conveyed round 10 the east
Aurora was the mother Of the WINDS
Of Zephyrus. Boreas end Notus, OF the
Morning Star and the Stars OF heaven
The goddess OF The Dawn vas at times
insi ired with the love Of mcrtals. one
feI deeply in love with orion, ana car
ried him Off and kept him on the Isle Oh
Ortigia until Diana slew Kim Win heI
arrows.
hurora's greatest favorlte. however, was
Tithouus son Of Laomedon, king OF Troy
with whom. after her usual fashion, she
ran away.
She begged Of Jupiter TO grant him i'm
mortality. and finally prevailed on him 10
do as she implored, but forgetting 10 re-
Quest that youth be included in the gift
She began after some time to discern the
symptoms of advancing old age and decrep-
itude.
When his hair was grown white, she
left MS society, Dut he Stttt ittA ttiN te't'r-
OF her palace, lived on ambrosia ana
nectar, and was clad in celestial raiment.
At length he lost the power Of moving
his limbs, and then she shut him up IN
his chamber. whence his feeble voice
might at times be heard.
II is also said that she turned him into
a noisy insect called by the Greeks "Iet-
TIKI (Cicado) or Tree Hopper"
Helius, or Sol, the sun God, brother OF
Aurora, dwelt like her on the eastern
side of the earth He drove after her each
day I'm his four horse chariot, along the
sky. and at evening they all went down
into golden cup or vessel made by
Vulcan which carried them during the
night round the northern part of the earth
so as TO be in time to be set out again
in the morning.
Luna. the moon goddess, drove along
the sky in her chariot TO give light while
her brother and sister were reposlng after
the tolls Of the day.
Luna was the mother OF a daughter
named the Dew" OF whom the God Pan,
In the form OF a beautiful white ram,
gained the love.
There was youth named Endymion,
on whom Jupiter had bestowed the gift
OF perpetual youth but united with per-
petUal sleep A cavern on Mt. Latmos
in Cara was the place Of his repose, and
here Luna used TO descend each night
and please hercelf BIZ gazing on his
charms as he slumbered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
RAILROADS.

pICHMoND FREDERICKSBURG
III AND POTOMAC kAlLROAD-schs
dule commencing JULY 2. lsss-east-
e 7.S s a H.. Leaves Byrd-s,ree, station
daily except Sunday. stops
at Elba and local stations.
Arrives al Washington ~
1901 z. NJ; Baltimore, llf
r. NJ; Philadelphia, 3:sT +.
NJ: New YORK. $50 T.. NJ.
400 NJ. Leaves Byrd-street station
aatiy. stops q Elsa, Ash
land boswell. Milford, Fred
ericksburg, Brooke and Wide
water Arrives at WASH
ington at $40 r. NJ;
Baltimore. 5;24 p. NJ;
philadelphia, 7;4e p. NJ: New
nectJ at Washlngto IN with
3:i3 +. NJ. daily train, ar
riying, Baltimore t:Se Z. N.
and Philadelphia 6:+S y. NJ.
and with Congressio l.ll Limit
ed (all Pullman Parlor cara
end Pennsylvania railroad
s %o4 100 Z. Z. NJ S arriving y sSs s S.G
York e:O5 p. NJ '
7:l5 p. NJ. Leaves Byrd-strest station
DAILY. Sleeper. Richmond TO
NeE York and Washington
10 Philadelphia. stops az Elba.
Ashland, boswell Milford,
tvJE,esd sSrs,ss o Brooke ,, ard
rives at Washington at 1910
N. Beltimore. 1888 A, NJ;
$3.50 A. NJ. Arrives at Dyrd-street sta
lork stops at Elba, Wide
water. Brooke. Fredsricks.
burg, Milford. boswell and
tons on Sundays Leaves
90 =, Washington at 4:30 A. 81.
<.oo 4. NJ, Arrives Dyrd-street station
daily. Stops at Eloa, Wide
water Brooke, Fredericks-
burg. Milford, boswell ard
Ashland. Leaves Washing
I1b p. NJ, Arrives Byrd-street station
daily. Stops only at Fred:
ericksburg. Milford, boswell
and Ashland; Pullman Cars
ington. Leaves Washington
3:ie ?. NJ. Does not step
11:2O P. NJ. Arrives at Byrd-street sta
ton daily except Sunday.
Leaves Washington ITO p. NJ
stops at Elba and local sta
FREDERICKsBuRq AccoMMoDA-
TON. a,.
400 P. H.. Leaves 3 BYRD street Feet staten,
sry5lVbins, Fredericksburg at
s;ss A. NJ. Arrives, at Eyrd-stsee, sta
~ cog A. NJ.
A6bIAND TRAINS.
DAILY Except SUNDAY.
b:4S A. NJ. Leaves nlba; arrives at Ash
land at 7.32 A. NJ.
b;2O I. NJ, Leaves Elba. arrives at Anh-
land az i:07 +. NJ.
6:45 A. NJ, Arrives az Elba; leaves Ash
land at sos A. NJ.
o:O4 z. NJ, Arrives at Eba: leaves Ash
land at ais p NJ
C. A. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
10. 7. ID. MYERS.
General Superintendent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

D-Dinnor. S-Suppor
No. % makes all local stops. Connects
at Raloigh with Piedmont Air Line for Asho-
vile. NJ G.. and ali intermediate points on tho
Western North q roiina Railroad.
o. q has Pullman Buffet Sleepers Rich
mond 20 Atlanta. Connects directly Mt At
lanta with ". " A. X. b. for Chattanooga.
Nashville, and all points West. Connects with
A. & W. i. T. f. for Mobile Montgomery,
Now Orleans, and all points Southwest
ARRIVE RICHMOND.
No. 1884, daily-A. x W. Special-iI:f5 A. 81
press-6:50 J. NJ.
For tickets Pullman reservations, &C., ap-
ply at ticket Office Byrd-Street station; Rich
mond Transfer Conn any. 9Oi east Main street.
and company office, s36 east Main street.
JOHN q. WINDER, J.. l.. MEYERS,
General Manager. General Supt.
o. V. SMITH, To. ANDERSON,
Traffic Manager, Passenger Agent.
II. NJ BOYBIE. City Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

SHoRTEsT AND QUICKEST ROUTE
SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT AUG. -, 1898.
LEAVE RICHMOND:
TRAIN No. 81. $50 A. NJ.
- OUTHERN EXPRESS, daily for DAN
- vile. Greensboro. Winston-Salem. Con-
meets at Danvile with the Washington
and southwestern Vestbuled Limited:
at Salisbury for Asheville, Hot Springs.
at Charlotte for Columbia, Aiken. Au-
gustas Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgom-
cry. New Orleans, Texas and California
pullman Palace Sleeping Car Richmond
70 Danville and Danvllle to Ashevile ana
Hot Springs aso Danille 10 Atlanta.
TRAIN No. 80. 1870 =. NJ.
II Asst NAIL. daily. for 4 points South
II and Southwest. Connects az Moseley
with Farmyille and Powhatan railroad;
Keysville for ClaTksYille, oxford and
Durham. Connects at Danyilie with
Pullman Sleeper for Augusta and Atlanta;
at Greensboro for Durham. Raleigh, &c.
TRAIN No II, 600 =. NJ.
A MELIA ACCOMODATLoN, daily ex-
"A cept Sunday for Amelia Courthouse
and intermediate points.
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
Train No. b. 100 A. NJ: No. 80. los
z. M: No. IS S:t5 A. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

" DIRK RIVER LINE via WEST POINT
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
THE FANORlTE ROUTE TO BALTI-
MORE, PHILADELPHIA AND
NEW YORY.
LEAVE RICHMOND:
TRAIN No. TO- $40 =. NJ.
T OCAL EXPRESS, daily except Sum
Ldsy. Stops at all stations. At Les
tor Manor connects with stage for Wal
kertOn; also connects with Baltimore
Steamer at West Point daily except sum
my TRAIN No. &c. 4:45 p. NJ.
ID ALTIMORE LIMITED, daily except
With York River steamer daily EXCEPT
Sundays for Baltimore At Baltimors
Steamers connect with Baltimore and
Ohio railroad for Washington. Philn-
deiDhia and New York.
STFAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE +. NJ.
NOR WEST POINT, daily except sun
L day. thence by Richmond and Dam
Vile railroad to Richmond, arriving ut
o O5 A. NJ. 1910 A. NJ, and S.3j Il. NJ.
TRAIN Nc. A. T:05 A. M.
i OCAL MIXED, daily except Sun
I'D leaves Twenty-third. street sta
ton for West Point and intermediate
Ticket office at station foot Of Virginia
street open 500 a. NJ. 70 500 p. NJ and
from 900 10 1880 A. NJ.
City ticket Office, 90l Main street
Traffic Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
w. VI. GREEN, General Manager.
] 8. p. THOMPSON, Superintendent.
JNO. NJ. BEALL. Travl. Pass Agent.
s13 Main street Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
Editors Weekly Letter.

Dear Children-The successful competi-
tor in the puzzle contest for october Will
be announced in next Sundays paper.
have TO acknowledge receipt Of number
q pleasant letters from Club members
during the past week, many Of them very
interesting and very entertaining.
Childrens' hours will be from 10 p NJ.
on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
during the winter. YOUR EDITOR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29


There's 50 many queer fngs,"
Wise Tottie said,
AT 20 fink 'em all out
Dess boilers my head.
Its the queeres' fng
AT ever you see.
How the coolest fings
Is bad for me.
AN the funnies' 1ng
Bofferin' me an Ted,
Is when the children amt Sleepy
Theyse put 10 bed"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
English Etiquette.

A correspondent writing from England
reports that one feature of English ETH
quette which strikes an American as
worthy Of note, is I'm connection with the
dead. on the day Of a funeral every
house I'm the immediate vicinity has the
blinds lowered until the last carriage has
passed. Every boy is taught to lift his
hat as the hearse goes by, whether it be
the funeral car Of a noble or the pauper's
hearse. During the interval between the
death and the time that the body is re-
moved. often a week, no shouting must he
INDUCED in by the children Of the neigh
borhOod and no games must be played
near the desolate home. The nearest ac-
quaintance sends n card by a servant,
bearing message Of sympathy, but there
is no intrusion upon the mourntrs, except
by the most intimate friends Those who
attend the funeral services always wear
black gowns, bonnets, and gloves, and
all letters OF coincidence must be written
upon blackedged paper and enclosed In
an envelope TO match.-EXchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

1T has been sug-
gested that Richmond
should by all means
have a Fat Mans
club. The idea is a
good one. Why. just
think Of the nice,
fresh fun gathered
from such a source!
AS for the material,
there's an abundance