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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-06
An Unkind Remark.

Young Wife-Yes, father always
gives away expensive things when he
makes presents.
Husband-So discovered when he
gave you away. And then he went
to'the library to draw a check for
the. monthly millinery bill-Texas
Siftings.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-06
Why 1t Was Healthy.

Doctor-Why. Sageman, l'm as
tonished to see you looking so we'll.
What have you been doing with your
self?
Sageman-Oh, nothing more than
passing quiet week in the country.
Doctor-You don't say! You must
have gone to some place where sani-
tary conditions are remarkably favor
able.
Sageman-They are; there is no
doctor within thirty miles Of the
town.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-06
Coin In Cucumbers.

A rich soil is requisite. says the
American Cider Maker. The aver
age yield, when the soil is all 1T
should be, is about 100 bushels to
the acre; and, strange to say, the
smaller the cucumbers, the more
bushels can be raised per acre, a par
adox already alluded to in these col
umns. When the cucumbers aver
age 600 to the bushel, about 200
bushels might be produced to every
acre. while with cucumbers SO small
as to require 800 to constitute a
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-06
Anteiopes in South Africa.

The springboks of South Africa
migrate IN vast herds, moving in s.
compact body, and carrying every
thing before them. If flock of sheep
be in the line of march Gas sometimes
happens) it is surrounded, enveloped
and becomes, willingly or unwlllingly,
part of the springbok army. An
African hunter tells of seeing lion
in the midst of the antelopes, forced
to join the march. 1t is supposed
that the lion had sprung too far for
his prey. that those upon whom he
alighted recoiled sufficiently to allow
him to reach the ground, and then
the pressure from both TANKS and
the rear prevented him from escap.
ing from his strange captivity.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-06
The German and tho ..pratie., ;,

Contrary to the general belief that
Ireland leads the world ii it's fond
ness for s.praties," statistics show
that the people of Germany and Bel
GUM are the greatest potato eaters:
the consumption in these countries
annually exceeds 1000 pounds per
head of population.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-10-06

Keeping Sweet Potatoes.
give you my way of keeping po-
tatoes, says a correspondent of
Southern Farm: when the time comes
to dig. do not wait for the frost to
kill the vines. If possible dig when
the ground is dry. the drier the
better, dig what you can get under
shelter. Be sure you get them there.
Put them in hills of fifty to 100
bushels. Get you some nice, clean
pine straw. Be sure it is dry. Take
care to put it on evenly all over. AS
you put it on put the straw with
fork. Press the straw with one
hand. Feel with others two to four
inches thick You have it right.
Then put on the dirt even all over
When l say even mean what say.
Cover them eight inches deep, the
sooner the better. This thick cover
ing keeps them from heating, for
they can't get air to heat any. Give
them a good shelter to keep them
dry, and you are all right. When
the family wants some for use, open
the hill at the top, and be sure you
close it we'll. This is the way I've
kept my potatoes for fifteen years.
Falm Notes.
The filthy dairyman can never sue
coed.
For cherries select sandstone up
land.
The cows should be MIXED as
clean as possible.
If you sell butter send it to market
in neat packages.
Breeding from mature stock is the
way to make strong hogs.
The Treatments for lumpy jaw is to
open the assesses and wash with
iodine.
Pick up all the good fruit on the
ground and turn the hogs in to eat
the remainder.
An orchardist recommends throw
ing the dish and wash water around
the fruit trees.
1t is not only very fatiguing to
work with dull tools, but it causes a
loss of time and the work is not go
well done as if performed with sharp
tools.
The horse stable should be dry,
clean and well ventilated. So with
the sheep stables. Neither of these
animals require a high degree Of
warmth.
In order for the COW to do her best
giving milk she must have conf
dence in the mixer. She returns
kind treatment by giving down good
quantities of milk.
Fruit should be looked upon more
as a necessity than as luxury. To
such an extent should this view pre-
vail that every farmer would raise
fruit sufficient for home use.
Weeds take up the valuable sub
stance supplied to the soil in manures,
same as valuable plants do. 1t is
poor policy to fertilize the land and
allow worthless plants like weeds to
use the fertility.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
SHOT HIMSELF WHILE CILLING.
A stepson of Senator Vance Creates Quite
n Sensation.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Apfe g.
Harry Martin, a well-known young club
man. and stepson of Senator Vance, re-
ceiyed wound from pistol shot yester-
day afternoon. The young man held the
pistol himself but whether the affair was
an accident or not has not been clearly
shown. The shooting occurred yesterday
afternoon at the residence OF Mrs. !.
". Burritt, 1914 ] street.
Efforts made by friends OF the persons
Interested and the police TO keep the story
from the public gave rise 10 many rumors.
The story that gained currency was that
Miss Efiie Burritt was entertaining friends
at lunch when young Martin called there,
and that Martin shot himself in the pres
ence OF the guests, causing a great com
motion. The story further represented
that Martin had made a proposal which
had been rejected. These various reports
were denied to-day by members Of the
Burritt family and Senator Vance.
II was not denied, however. that Martin
shot himself. The wounded man was
placed in carriage and driven around
to the house OF his stepfather l621 Mas
sachusetts avenue. Drs. Muncaster and
Johnson were hastily summoned. The bull
let was found 10 have entered the body
TO the left OF the heart and had been
turned by rib around TO the back. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07

with. He had seen that rule in operation,
and knew how just and right II was. He
had seen the time when a subordinate
officer Of the Senate could not be re
moved by the secretary or sergeant-at-
arms without charges. and without an
opportunity 10 make his defense before
the Vice President. He regretted that
that rule had been abandoned The reso-
luton which he offered was not intended
as reflection on any OF the officials con-
cerned On the contrary he took great
pleasure in saying that the affairs or
the Senate had not been in the forty
years that he knew II better conducted
than they had been by the present secre-
tary and sergeant-at-arms.
Further on these officers were compli-
mented by Senators Harris. Palmer, Voor-
hees and Blackburn, the latter saying OF
Secretary McCook that he had never
known a knightlier. truer, nobler, manlier
man than the secretary. The resolution
was then agreed to without division, as
were also three other resolutions offered
by Mr. German, electing William r. Cox.
OF North Carolina, secretary OF the SEN
ate: Richard J. Bright of Indiana, SER
geant-at-arms and doorkeeper. and Will
liam II. Milburn, u. D., Of Illinois, chap
lain. their terms of office to begin on the
first day OF the meeting of the Fifty-third
Congress. whether in extraordinary or In
regular session.
Mr.. Hoar resumed the floor, In order TO
proceed with his speech, but yielded for
a motion to proceed to executive business,
and after that business was disposed OF
the Senate. at $50 L. NJ, adjourned I'LL
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
Mr.. r. y. BOILING DEAD.
The Head of That Distinguished Family
Passes Away-Other News.

PETERSBURG. VA, April Especial
Mr.. Townsend s. Bbning,a a well-known and
wealthy citizen OF Petersburg, died this
afternoon in his fifty-sixth year. Mr..
Boiling was a son Of the late Robert
Boiling, and resided at Centre Hill. one
OF the most beautiful places not only In
Petersburg but in the State. Mr. Boiling
leaves a sister Miss anna Boiling, who
is now In Europe, and two brothers, one
Of whom is a prominent lawyer In New
York. and the other a leading physician
in Philadelphia. He was a graduate OF
the University OF Virginia. and was the
last member OF the old Boiling family
here, distinguished I'm the history OF
Petersburg.
Intelligence has been received here OF
the burning Of the barn Of Colonel Will
liam II. Mason, I'm Brunswick county,
Or. Mason also lest several thousand
rails.
The city council at an adjourned meet
ing held tonight adopted resolution
providing for a better and larger supply
OF water for the city. Under the resolu-
ton adopted an appropriation Of $4,000
was made for a new dam. sl55Oo for
new distributing reservoir, $500 for ad-
ditional pumping machinery and 5000
for main from the new distributing res
ervoir 10 Washington street Total appro-
priations, $4,000. The site selected for
the proposed dam IS what is known as
"Old dam site" on Wilcox branch.
Mrs. Rebecca A. Kruz, who was strick-
en- with paralysis a few days ago, died
tonight. The deceased leaves several
children, among whom is Rev. George
Kruz, a Baptist minister.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
The Rlncklisted Congressman.

COLUMBIA, S. c., April 6.-Special.-
Editor Bowden. of the Cotton Plant,
who is the leader Of the Third party
forces in this State, makes valuable
contribution to the records Of the fight
now progressing in Washington because
Of the blacklisting of the Third party
congressman from South Carolina. Says
he: would say that they are not entitled
10 consideration at President Cleveland's 5
hands, for they are distinctly opposed
10 him and his principles / do not think
that they have the sympathy Of their
followers for Office at his hands. II they
would come home and rest for few
weeks feel sure they would not further
request patronage under Mr.. Cleveland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07

wound was not OF dangerous nature.
and this morning when the two physicians
held a consultation the young man was
found TO be rapidly on the mend.
The greatest efforts were made, as
stated, TO hush the affair up. and the
police department seems TO have actively
co-operated in the effort to suppress the
news OF the shooting. All the people who
have knowledge OF the affair were more
than chary with details.
According 10 the statement made to-day
by Miss Burritt's brother Carroll, the
story Of the shooting that had gained
currency was Untrue in many particulars.
Young Martin, Mr.. Burritt said, called at
tho house about o'clock in the after
noon. There was no lunch party there
and no one present in the house at the
time except members OF the family. Mar
tin was alone in the parlor with MISS
Burritt and had evidently been drinking.
according TO Miss Burritts statement.
He took out a revolver, and the appear
ance OF the weapon so frightened Miss
Burritt that she fed from the room and
went 10 the kitchen. After Miss Burritt
left the room Martin shot himself Mem
bers Of the frightened household sent for
DR.. Sotheron who lives in the neighbor-
hood, and Or. Sotheron came in and had
something OF a struggle with Martin 10
Eft tic Dl0lol rum llilts Aii'h sh' fNhNN
were summoned and Martin was taken
from the house in a cab 10 Senator
Vances residence.
Senator Vance told a reporter to-day
that the wound was not Of great conse-
quence. The shooting. the Senator said
was an accident. Martin, while boating
on the river mad borrowed pistol to
practice shooting at a mark. The pistol
was a self-acting weapon and easily dis
charged On the way from the river
Martin stopped to call on Miss Burrtt,
when through some awkwardness the
pistol was discharged. The officers, con-
tinued Senator Varce, knew the trivial
nature OF the accident and yet under
stood how sensational the incident could
be made, and treated the whole matter
as il deserved"
Miss Efiie Burritt, whose name has
unfortunately been dragged into this af-
fair. is the daughter OF the late I. n.
Burritt, a well-known newspaper man.
She is popular I'm society. Young Martin
has before this attracted attention by
some eccentricities
Two years ago he was a principal figure
I'm an exciting and sensational episode at
the White House. lie entered the man
sion by smashing In a rear window.
The officers on duty at first thought he
had come to assault the President, but
ii soon became evident that he was sim
ply wild from the effects of drink He
was secured after a struggle In which
President Harrison himself took part.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
THE NEW PREMIER'S POLICY.
Dupuy's Statement Before the Chamber OF
Deputies AppIauded.

PARIS, April G.-M. Dupuy, the new
Premier. read a statement OF his policy
I'm the Chamber OF Deputies to-day.
He said: THE Government is conscious
Of the difficulties Of the present situation
but feels confidence In view OF the pro-
found tranquility prevailing In the coun-
try and it's abiding faith in the Republic,
which prove that the painful incidents
Of the last few months, despite the et-
forts 10 turn them 10 advantage for poll
teal ends, have neither checked the Ylgor-
Gus growth OF the Republic nor injured
the country's traditional reputation Tor
probity and honor. (Appiause) one les
son 10 be drawn from these trials is that
competency and aiiiuence are only TO be
acquired by honest work and only OBJ
tained by a regard for morality ana the
preservation OF self-respect. This lesson
has gone home 10 the national conscience
We may, therefore, regard the future
with confidence Every day universal suf-
frage brings democratic inspirations into
greater accord with republican institu-
lions and the day is al hand when the
dednitive Identification Of France with
the Republic will render an agreement
easier TO establish. The surest means
Of Fastening such a result Is that the pub
lie administration should act with cor
rectness and with consideration for equity
and order 20 secure the common welfare.
"Citlzens. ! ask you TO let the country
feel that Parliamentary institutions are
following their normal course by resolute
attention 70 legislative business"
Applause greeted the close OF Dupuy's
address. The deputies adjourned until
April 18th In the Senate the ministerial
statement was read by NJ. Guerin, Min
lister Of Justice. The budget was referred
10 the finance committee, and the Senate
adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April s.-For
Virginia Occasional local Isuss' o''N
southeast winds; much warmer
For North Carolina; occasiohai local
rains, brisk south winds.
conditions-The storm which was CEN
tral this morning In Northern Idaho mas
moved due eastward. and Is now eentrsi
IN Southeastern Montana. IL has deve'-
oned enormous energy, the pressure hsv-
ing fallen 70 29.0s at Miles city In the
yeliowstone Valley. High south TO east
winds and gales prevail throughout the
length OF the Missouri Valley, and south.
ives, gales in the southwest quadrant OF
the storm and the central Rocky Noun.
toIn REGION. a maximum velocity OF sisty
miles per hour being reported from ssit
lake city, and IS from Winnemuciea.
Nevada. The pressure ranges from about
% 90 inches IN Eastern Montana 10 soW
IN New England. The temperature mas
fallen decidedly west OF the ROCKY
Mountains. also In the New England ana
the Middle states. II has risen nfssen
degrees 10 thirty degrees IN the past
twelve hours In the lower Missouri 'a-
ley. This storm will probably move al
most due east or slightly 20 The south
OF east during Friday with southeast
gales and rain In the regions bordering
on the Great Lakes and high southsriy
Winds and severe local storms on tne
Central Mississippi and lower ONO ~s'-
leys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
FLOWERS FOR THE HEROIC DEAD.
Memorial Day and the Anniversary of tho
Battle of shiloh.

NEW ORLEANS. April 6.-Memorial
day was celebrated with even more cere-
mony than usual, being also the ami
versary Of the battle OF Shiloh. At y
o'clock the details in charge of the Lee
monument and Confederate tombs. in
Metaire and Greenwood. bore their re
spective appointments Of flowers TO
the tombs and decorated the resting
places.
The Confederate Guards fired salutes
for the dead, and when the last tomb was
reached there was a prayer by Rev.
Thomas r. Markham, Comrade Charles
T. Fenner delivered an Grafton and Rev.
4 Gordon Blackwell pronounced the
benediction. Major General John Glynn,
Jr., in command of the louisiana divi-
sion and United Confederate Veterans,
WAS the grand marshal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
Wan, n separate Receiver.

NEW YORK. April "a meeting o,
the bondholders OF the Savannah ana
western railroad WAS held this aft'r.
noon. Steps were taken for permanent
organization by Ia, appointment ot a
committee to represent the Interests OF
such of the bondholders os are dissa,ls-
fed with Hollins' plans for the reofgam
zation OF the Georgia Central system
which includes the Savannah ana Yves.
tern. A call is to be made for deposits
OF bonds, and tie Central Trust Com
pany. the trustee Of the MORTGAGES on
the road, is TO be asked 20 bring sur
for the appointment OF a separate re-
eeiyer for the Savannah and western
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
DULL PROCEEDINGS.
Members OF the Court OF Arbitration Shows
Signs of Being Bored.

PARIS. April 6.-The morning session
Of the Behring Sea Court Of Arbitration
to-day was dull. and even the eloquence
Of such pleaders as Attorney-Genaral
Russell and j. c. Carter failed to awaken
II terest. Even the members of the court
seemed bored, and | noticed the august
head OF Sir John Thompson, OF the Bri-
tlsh arbitrators frequently nodded, su6-
gesting the awful suspicion that ne was
tempted to slumber.
Sir Charles Russell concluded his argu-
m mt in reply TO the objections OF Hon.
+. j. Phelps, counsel for the United
States, TO the legal character Of certain
evidence offered by Great Britain.
]. c. Carter then proceeded TO reply 10
Sir Charles Russells arguments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
Mrs. shepard Going to AsheyilIe.

NEW YORK. April 6.-Mrs. William II.
Vanderbilt and Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard
and her children left this city to-day for
Asheville, N. c., where they will remain
for a month or more as guests OF George
w. Vanderbilt. Mrs. Shepard has been
suffering from nervous prostration since
the death Of her husband. and her brother
has invited her TO seek rest ana renewed
strength in his beautiful secluded North
Capolipa retreat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
Several Murderers Hanged.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. April 6-Wil-
liam Moore (colored) was hanged in
Moyamensing prison this morning. the
drop fell at 1000. Moore Killed charles
Madden last September. his rival in love
affairs
PITTSBURG. PA. April 6.-Dennis
Cloonan. the wife murderer, was hanged
this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
Stockholders to be Assessed.

VAsHINGTON. d. G, AprlI 6~The re-
no,t of the examiner In charge OF ,he
Commercial National Bank OF Nashv''Is,
Tenn, indicates that he VIII REQUIRE al
assessment OF about eighty per csn,, y.
the stockholders TO pay OF ''s 'lesS' az ,no s.,,
s,i5oa,sd Use, losses $50 900, leaving the va We
oS the assests 81 5000. amount due de-
DosItors $4,000. and total Liabilities
sside from capital stock, $l.no,oop
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
A Sanitarium Burned.

CINCINNATI, April 6.-The College Hill
sanitarium. nine miles north OF this city,
was burned 10 the ground at o'clock
p. NJ. The loss will probably exceed
500 600: Insurance. 100000. There were
200 inmates In the building, and scenes or
the widest excitement ensued. as the at
tendants worked to rescue the patients.
In the rush three escaped. The origin
Of the fire is a mystery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
Threatening 20 Burn Antlers.

ANTLERS, ]. r.. April 6.-Insurance
companies cancelled ali policies on pro-
perty here yesterday on account OF the
threats TO burn the town. A special train
left Paris Tex. last night with a strong
force OF deputy marshals 20 protect the
lives and property Of United States eiti-
sans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
To Allow Arkansas Women to Vote.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, April 6.-The
Senate passed the bill yesterday con-
ferring on the women of Arkansas the
right OF suffrage. and making them eligi-
bic to membership on the school boards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
RANGE OF THERMOMETER

Range OF Thermometer at Ths T'mss
an. s:sP. n, ST. sP. n, 50; r. h''
AZ. midnight, A. Average. d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
Harvard. l9; Pennsylvania. I2.

PHILADELPHIA, April 6,-Pennsyl-
yana and Harvard played an exciting
game here to-day. Both teams did some
clever and some very ragged work. Jack
Highlands was wild and was replaced
by Virgins Reese was hit by pitched
ball and gave way 10 Bayne, who tired,
and Fibert was substituted. The game
was called on account of darkness. At
tendance, 5000. Score:
R.R.H. E.
Harvard ........OO02331 3-R l3 4
Pennsylvania ...42310l 90 liz l3 8
Batteries: Observation-Disclosures and Cor
bett: Virgins and Upton. Pennsylvania
Reese, Bayne. Filbert and HOLSTER.
Umpire, rim Hurst
Exhibition Games.
ATLANTA, GA, April d-chicaso' d;
Atlanta, o.
AUGUSTA, GA, April 6.-Augusta de-
feated Savannah by score OF to z.
Washington. ~; Coiumbia,0.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 6.-The
Washingtons defeated the Columbia club
OF Baltimore, to-day by score OF ~ to
O. hits-Washingtons 10, Colum-
bias g. Observation-Disclosures Column
bias l3. Batteries-Meekin. Maui and
Farrell; Hank and Collins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
r. R.II. T..
Exhibition Games.
lwa.bington, 32; Columbia, O.
Failure of a Rubber Company.

OMAHA, NEB., April 6-rne Omaha
Rubber Company failed yesterday for
s25OOoO, assets possibly $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-07
THE REPoRTED 'sYUB DENIED.
Lieutenant Kilburn Saws American onicers
We're CourteousIy Received at Havana.

NORFOLK, VA April 6.-Lieutenant
w. Kilburn, OF the Newark, which Is
AZ the Norfolk navy-yard, was i'm the
city to-day. When questioned as to the
truth OF the article which appeared In
the New York Times Of April Sd, entitled
"a Snub TO an American Admiral" sad
il is so grossly in error that n statement
of the facts in the case seems called Tor
TO correct any possible impression that
an indignity or slight had been offered 10
the commander-in-chief Of the United
States ships of war at Havana. on the
contrary the most hospitable courtesy
and the greatest consideration were
shown to the American Admiral and other
officers by the Captain-General Of
Havana, the Spanish Admiral and all
other officials with whom lie came in
contact
What Secretary Herbert Says.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 6.-Secre-
tary Herbert was tonight shown' the in
terview with Lieutenant Kilburn, of the
Newark, now at the Norfolk Va) navy
yard. regarding the alleged snubbing Of
naval officers at Havana. Secretary Her
bert said he was not personally ac-
quainted with Lieutenant Kilburn, and
therefore, was not in a position to dis
cuss the statement made by him, but as
he was an officer of the Newark he
should be conversant with all the facts
Secretary Herbert added that he had re-
ceived no official advices Of the reported
snubbng Of the American officer at Ha-
vana and II such a thing occurred, he
would surely have been Informed or it.
The Spanish Government had always
been friendly I'm its Intercourse with the
United States.