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The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

There are several well known savings
with regard to the pairing Of the finger
nails. and among them are the following:
"Cut them on Monday, cut them for
health; cut them on Tuesday, cut them
for wealth; cut them on Wednesday, cut
them for a letter; cut them on Thurs
day, for something better; cut them on
Friday. you cut for a wife; cut them on
Saturday, cut FOR long life; cut them on
Sunday, you cut them for evil; for all Of
that week you'll be ruled by the devil"
PHILADELPHIA Times.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

Pronunciation Of Words Ending In "Ator."
There never has been any general rule
as to nouns ending in ''ator." In Scot
land the mode differed from the English
rule in more usually throwing the ac-
cent back. Was it not Erskine who in
his earlier days, having spoken of a Gu
rator. making the word a dactyl, was
interrupted by the judge before whom
he was pleading with Curator, il
you please. Mr.. Erskine; a Latin word
with a long penult!' Thank you. my
lord" was his ready retort. ..for your
correction. l bow to the authority Of
SO distinguished a senator and orator
a your lordship. London Spectator.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12
One of Them Told.

Little Girl-It's all nonsense bout ole
maids never tellin their age.
Little Boy-Why:
Queen Elizabeth was an old maid.
wasn't She
Yes"
We'll, tn paper says Professor Dryas-
dust is goin to lecture on The Age of
Elizabeth so there."-Good News.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12
Akiichen NlXsferx.

Father-Cooking schools are of some
use, after all. This cake is delicious.
Daughter-Is it! ! thought it would
be a terrible failure.
why so:'
Il told Bridget exactly 10 to make it,
and she went and made it some other
way.'-New York Weekly.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12
The Shamrock.

Those who believe that one Of the 10
lost tribes of Israel settled in Ireland lay
stress ON the fact that .'shamrakh" is the
Arabic word for ~trefoil, which, under
the name of shamrock, has been made
the national bloom Of Ireland.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

Secretary-Bruller, the ~tragedian. ac-
cepts your invitation to your country
house, and he wants to know if you
would like to hear a performance Of the
play entitled "A Battle With a Dragon."
Banker-No, no. | don't want any
thing that will remind me of my private
ife.-Fliegende Batter.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

Professor-Mr. Overnite. what do you
understand by proof of heirship:"
Mr.. NJ. Fuller Overnite-Obtaining a
patent on a flying machine Chicago
Tribune.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

It is averred that a sausage and . slice
Of bread and butter compose the Primo
Of Wales breakfast five mornings out q
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

The sisiSoI Who IS easily entertained
= an entertaining person aud IS gener-
ally welcome, even If he have many
f1aults.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

Saul, the first king Of Israel, killed
himself rather than be slain by the Phil
igtines. Defeated in battle and his
kingdom gone. he had nothing to live
for,
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

The Greeks staked their faith on No.
49, the oracles were consulted three
MINES; the tripod wa sacred to the gods.
end so forth.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

Fair Enthusiast-Oh, MI. Harper, how
do you like the blind organist?
Criticize was simply out of sight,
Miss Ada.-Elmira Gazette.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12
THE DINING CAR LINE.
Dining Cars on all through Trains.
The YELLOWSTONE PARK LINE.
This marvellous WONDERLAND reached
only by this line.
THE PEOPLES LINE

The peoples highway from Chicago, st. Paul
Minneapolis. Duluth and West Superior to Win.
nipeg. Helena, Butte, Missoula. Spokane, Tao
oma, Seattle and Puget Sound.
The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-05-12

1t was too bad that just as Chappie
was about to cross the street a vulgar
and hungry cart horse should take a
fancy to his lovely boutonniere.-Har-
per's Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
PNthian Day.

The committe on the celebration OF
Pythian day. consisting Of DR.. +. +.
Baker. George A. GoOdc and J. b. Heck,
have secured the services Of DR.. w. W.
Landrum. who will preach the sermon on
next Sunday at j. NJ. at the Second
Baptist church.
Captain Frank w. Cunningham has
kindly consented 70 take charge Of the
musical programme for the occasion.
The singing will be very fine, and among
the prominent singers who will assist the
church choir is Mrs Staude Rowe.
1t IS hoped that all the lodges of Rich
mond and Manchester will meet at head
quarters of Syracuse Lodge, Odd-i ell
lows Hall, corner Franklin and Mayo
streets. at 3:15 7. NJ. to march from
there in a body to the Second Baptist
church. They will be escorted by the
uniformed rank Of Syracuse Lodge. The
public is invited to attend the celebration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
The Pythian finnuurt.

The committee appointed by the various
lodges Of Knights Of Pythias In this city
and Manchester TO make arrangements
for the entertainment Of the Grand Lodge,
Knights OF Pythias and the visiting mem
bers Of the Supreme Lodge. met last
evening at the Third pollce-station. and
after much routine business authorized
the sub committee on banquet TO close
with Sir Knight William Krouse for 300
seats for the banquet 20 be held next
Tuesday night IN Masonic Temple.
They also passed n resolution recon-
mending that the Pythians from Nor
folk Portsmouth and vicinity make rates
with the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
provided rates with competing lines be
the same, as by coming that route 1t will
be more convenient for the committees
that have 10 meet them. on account of
the large number of Pythians coming
that way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
ORCHARD, THE LION HEARTED"
Presented at the Theatre by Robert Down
ing-"The Colonel Tonight.

Mr.. Robert Downing presented 10 a
lest evening Richard, the Lion Hearted"
a draml in four acts by A. ID. Hail. it is
a strong play, but one that Is not destined
TO hold Popular attention after the Gu
riOsity Of the public has been satiated.
Yet withal. IT Is play that gives 4 rep
fcsentafiDn OF the character Of Richard,
the Lion-Hearted" that is Interesting to
every student Of English history, and Mr..
Downing plays the title role with Il re-
alism and q trueness 10 nature that is
both excellent and artistic. True. at times
he mouths his words, tut, then, there are
defects In every actor. and for that reason
alone one should not be deferred from see
ing an admirable aud conscientious per
Torrance.
At the Theatre this evening, with
matinee tomorrow and performance at
night, 1.-THE Colonel will be presented.
a contemporary, sreGklng Of the play,
stated as follows:
The clever comedy, THE Colonel"
adapted by Oscar =. Sisson, was inter-
preted last night by most clever COM
pany Of players. 1t may not suit the low
ers of farce comedy, but 1t Is a relief 10
see presented once more a clean, legiti-
mate comedy by a competent company.
The Colonel is funny from beginning 10
end, and kept the audience In continual
laughter.
Oscar p. Sisson was 'Jehosephat." a
mothers pet, with a stammer and an
admirer of variety artists. His stammcr
was good and his manner of never agree
inG with those correcting him was very
amusing. Josephine Florence Shepherd
was the troublesome mother-in-law. and
was success. The rest OF the support
Ing company was good. in fact much
above the average company visiting this
city. Miss Wolcott's song In the last act
vas little speciality that was warmly
encored. and she responded with "Swance
River" Those wanting to see a clean
legitimate comedy we'll acted would do
Rell to see. "The Colonel"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
Woodward g. Lothrop Spreading.

Messrs. Woodward & LOthrop. the pro-
prietors Of the Boston House. have just
concluded the purchase, through J. T..
Winner. real estate broker of this city,
says the Washington Star, OF the bust
ness houses 105. l07. 100 and Ill Lexington
street. Baltimore. Nd. In connection with
which property they have leased the
corner property. making 4 frontage Of
nearly the entire square between Park
avenue and Liberty street, where they
will open as early as may be practicable
an establishment to be conducted on the
same liberal basis as is the feature of
their business in this city. These proper
ties were bought from Mcssrs. Bealmear
and Boyle, and are among The best
business properties in Baltimore. The
consideration was Sl34500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17

ment marched in Just before the opening
OF the lecture. and attentively listened
10 the interesting statements made by
Ut. huyk. The subject of the lecture was
How the BODY Grows"
Inc speaker explained in n popular
manner the complicated process Of diges-
.ion OF food, and frequently supplemented
ms remarks with Illustrations OF the in
terror OF the human body. He explained
the manner In which the food Is digested
AFTER IL Is first received through the
mouth. AS soon az II reaches the stom-
ach 1t Increases the blood supply and
brings about rising OF the temperature.
from the stomach the food Is transferred
INTO the intestines, and from there
through the blood vessels II empties into
the arteries on the left side OF the neck,
from where II finally reaches the right
side OF the heart. Thence II enters the
lungs. from where II returns to the left
side Of the heart, to finally reach the
acorta. Each OF the tissues takes from the
blood what is necessary for their system.
DR.. Kuyk next showed the Importance
OF exercise to the development OF the
body, demonstrating how physical exer-
else was first cultivated by the ancient
Greeks. Later on the gymnastic exercises
were neglected but In the seventeenth
century they were revived and received
new impetus among the Germans through
one Father jain. who introduced new
system Of gymnastics as IT is still cult
waited I'm the Turnvcreins.
The result of the bodily exercise is the
increase OF the heat IN the human body,
and the increase Of the inhaling and ex-
halng power. and OF the pulsation OF
the heart. and brings about n develop
ment Of the various tissues muscles. etc.
AZ tho close OF the lecture Professor
Smith brought out his class. and gave an
exhibition In the Roberts dumbbell drill.
He explained the different movements. TO
show how they are arranged, and what
effect they bring about upon the various
parts of the human body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
Personal md GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens and other Matters.

Rev. DR.. Dickinson left yesterday on a
trip 10 Florida. ,u
Miss Marie Murdoch, OF Parkersburg,
W. Va, Is the guest Of Miss Montague,
81 west Franklin street.
Mrs. G. w. Bracy. OF Scotland Neck,
n. c.. mother OF Mr.. l.. L. Bracy, OF
Richmond. died Tuesday last.
Miss Anderson. daughter OF Mr.. r. w.
Anderson. teacher OF the Male Orphan
Academy Is the guest OF Mrs. Joseph r..
Gil.
The funeral Of Mrs. Walter ]. Hechler,
who died on Wednesday evening, will
take place from Union-Station Methodist
church this afternoon at o'clock.
The Virginia committee Of the Memorial
Bazaar will meet at the Young Mems
Christian Association at O'Clock Satur-
day. A fun attendance is particularly
desired
Quite an excitement was created We'd
nesday by the appearance OF a dog sup
posed to be mad on the streets Of Barton
Heights. AS he gave symptoms Of ''ra-
bies" he was promptly shot.
The annual pound party for st. PauIs
Church Home for Aged and 1nfrm
Women will be held at No. 100 west Clay
street next Wednesday. Donations Will
be gratefully received by the ladies.
While the prisoners were being taken
back 10 the Jail last evening. Stanley VIII
liams managed 10 break away. but he
was recaptured after he had only run d
few squares, and safely landed in prison.
The February term of the Henrico
county court began yesterday. The case
OF David Brooks, charged with an at
tempted assault upon a young white lady
near Glen Allen, was argued and given TO
a Jury, which failed &c ind verdict, and
adjourned till to-day.
Mr.. Ed. Hamilton Cahlll. OF the Mozart
Academy. is endeavoring to have Pade-
rewski play here In mi-careme. A two
thousand dollar guarantee is necessary
to bring this renowned artist TO Rich
mond. and 1t is not unlikely that subscrip-
ton lists will be opened to start a guar
antee fund.
In the communication In The Times OF
yesterday on the Sherman bill. one of the
lines became transposed and destroyed
the sense of paragraph. 1t should have
read like this Unusual or extraordinary
buying shows itself in rise, and similar
selling shows itself in decline in price.
II, therefore, there is unusual "scuttling"
it should manifest itself as in the Barring
failure. in unusual decline Of American
investments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17

DIR. NORYIN GREEN BURIED.
The Distinguished Telegraph Magnat'
Laid to Rest-The Services.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 1.-THE funeral OF
the late DR.. Norvin Green, president OF
the Western Union Telegraph Company.
who died Sunday morning, occurred this
morning at 1879 from Calvary Episcopal
church. Previous to the public service
there was a brief ceremony at the home
Of the deceased, at which only the family
and intimate friends were present. Rev.
]. @. Alnnegerode. assisted by Rev.
Charles u. Craik, conducted the services
at the church. which were simple. and
after the usual form Of the Episcopal
burial service. The pall-bearers were:
A. Z. Humphrey G. N. Davie, George
~ Gali.iL ArtsWr cary. : uart
Knott Charles II. Smith. OF Louisville.
and y. S. Cheney and George II. Fearons.
Of New York. At the conclusion OF the
services the repains were followed by
long line Of carriages TO Cave HILL where
they were consigned 10 the grave. A
large number OF prominent men from
the East were in attendance, including
ilauy officials of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
4 LEMON FETE.
Bcvies of Pretty Girls Made Success of
the Entertainment.

At the First Baptist church last even
ing was held Lemon fete, an entertain
ment similar 10 those held every year by
HAT congregatio The lecture-room was
transformed from bare walls and a room
dled with Uninviting looking benches to
"a place OF beauty and attractiveness, and
300 that space last evening trpped light
hearted maidens and the most gallant Of
Kehmonds men.
BeyIes Of girls In their prettiest frocks
lent color 10 all that had been made beau
ufll before by the art and taste Of de-
c1rator.
Eari-colored gowns like lights upon
some prism made cOlors Of radiant hues
and beauty. and the dark garments Of
the men made nest BETTING background
flr the pletty picture.
Booths we're arranged about the walls
~ The room. and In them one could pur-
chase the daintest Of dainties, bon-bons
and an Of those other sweets which go
% make Up the happiness Of a wOmans
heart and the depletion Of a mans purse.
The booths were most attractively de-
coratcd, and in many Of them could be
seen the soft glow OF piano lamps and
clndeiabra. Palms and pOtted plants
took no unconspicuous part in the booths
decorations. and at one Of the booths
tree weighted down with lemons attracted
general attention. Each lemon possessed
fortune irside. and one had but to pur-
chase 10 learn his or her fate.
Upstairs in the pastors study was dis
played the Fates a tableau after the
weil-known painting. Portieres screened
te young ladies' from view until the ex-
A.hlt took place. which occurred every
g." moments. and when the curtains were
~ last drawn there was disclosed the
iaree Fates spinning out the thread of
ltf. They were Miss Anime Hammer
Who was the central figure, and Miss
Lily Wilson and Miss Janet Harris. They
acted their roles splcndidly, and each
time the tablcau was disclosed there was
Spontaneous applause.
The Lemon Fate was complete sue
cess. and viii be repeated tonight. There
can the young man have tete-a-tete
With his sweetheart and pay cent
minute for the privilege Not only are
s0f,-cushioned chair furnished. but from
above falls the light OF blue and pink
shaded piano lamps. Then, too. the
young man whose fancy turns some
time in the future has an opportunity
OF making up a menu for some young
lady friend Of raw oysters and Ice cream.
and n he IS so inclined he can add to the
compliment By sending her box Of
home made candy.
Great indeed, are church fairs. and
unworthy be he who does not and VIII
Tot appreciate them. They are institu-
lions that should be patronized. and at
the Lemon fete this evening there should
be very large attendance Of men whose
pockets reek with sheckels and whose
hearts are as free from care as the
sweet, warm breath of May.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
THE TIMES RICHMOND VA. FRIDAY FEBRUARY II 1893

lizards. rooi. chess and other games OF
like nature. and to encourage social IN
tercourse.
The capital stock Is TO be not less than
800 nor more than 5000. divided into
shares OF s. each.
The club house Is at No. SOC east Grace
street. The Association shall have power
to make a constitution and bylaws.
The officers. are: President, Charles W.
Dunston; First Vice-President, j. A.
Jones; Second Vice-President. Edward
Rohr: Third vice-President. l.. l.. Cheat
wood; Treasurer. John F. Tanner; Sec
rotary, II. Nice. Burlington; Captain.
Frank r. Steel; First Lieutenant, Ed
ward r. Baker; Second Lieutenant.
Charles NJ Frischkorn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
THE OTHER PORTFOLIOS.
Mr.. Cleveland Not Yet Ready to Announce
the Appointments-Possib i1ities.

LAKEWOOD, N. j., Feb 16.-Mr Cleve-
land remained at home all day to-day.
and had no callers Of political promi-
hence. He is not yet ready TO announce
the names Of the men who will be Secre-
tary OF the Navy. Secretary Of AGricui-
ture and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. The candi-
dates who were supposed to have the
best chances for the three positions are
Congressman Hilary A. Herbert. ex-
Governor Francis Of Missouri and ex-
Solicitor General jerks Of Philadelphia.
The selection Of Hoke Smith Of Georgia
and Senator Carlisle Of Kentucky Is,
however, said TO weaken the chances OF
Hilary A. Herbert, for the reason that
he would make the third Southern man,
while New England and the far West
would go unrepresented. There Is no
certainty, however. that Mr.. Cleveland
will regard geographical lines in the Sc
lection of his Cabinet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
FOR THE SCOUTS.
An Interesting Programme at Corcoran
Hall.

The Great Southern Minstrel Company
will give a grand entertainment under
the management OF Mr.. G. Mountcastle.
this evening at CorcOran Hall, for the
benefit OF the Union Hill Scouts. The
proceeds will be used TO defray part OF
the expense Of the Scouts while on their
trip to Washington to participate in the
ceremonies OF Inauguration day.
The programme OF the entertainment
Is a very attractive one. and will no
doubt be highly enjoyed by the audience.
The first part will be taken up by the
whole company who will introduce them
selves in conversational style.
The second part will contain the fol-
lowing numbers
In Aunt Dianah's Kitchen-"Sweet
Eulalie." Quartette: limitations by Dark
Tom Quartette.
Fred. H. Franck, champion contor-
ZIONIST of the South, who will perform
many wonderful feats. comforting his
body into the most difficult positions.
George w. =. Crawford. leader In In
conventional Orlginalities.
Joseph NJ. Brereton, introducing
most novel musical sketch.
Wallace Laughton, the Champion Club
Swinger, will appear, presenting many
startling novelties with Indian clubs.
George Crawford. In his inimitable
sketch. entitled the "Tuba and L."
Overture. La Serenata," orchestra.
The entertainment will close with the
production OF THE Kelley Cure" writ
ten especially for the company. II takes
place at Ashland. and the plot is taken
from recent occurrences. The cast Is
as follows:
X. Eley, NJ. D.. Phi. D.. d. d. s., man
ager, Crawford.
S. /. Rlnge. assistant, who knows It all.
BreretOn.
Keen en- Full, very valuable man, Per-
klns.
Mrs. Franklin Street Patient. suffering
from morphia. Franck.
A Turf. one who has too close acquaint-
ance with Butchertown Rats. Tyree.
Miss Sc Garrette, a poor tobacco loving
unfortunate. Reynolds.
r. r. Gon-hill. a Clay ward politician
.Cwho knows good beer when he sees it,,
Fair.
Adolphus Clubber Richmond's finest,
troubled with insomnia Wilson.
Introducing Champion Buck Dance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
The Mayor In Gotham.

Mayor Ellyson. who left Monday even
Ing for New York to consult with Mrs.
Davis about the removal of the remains
OF President Davis from New Orleans to
Hollywood. was expected home last night
but did not arrive. A telegram from
New York last evening says:
J. Taylor Ellyson. Mayor of Richmond.
Va, arrived in this city this morning
for the purpose of consulting Mrs. Jeffer-
sen Davis in regard TO the removal Of
the remains of her husband from New
Orleans TO Richmond. IT is understood
that large delegation of Lee Camp.
Confederate Veterans. will act rs an es-
cort TO the body from New Orleans TO
Richmond Mr.. Ellyson however ajll
be entirely guided in the matter Of the
removal Of the body by Mrs. Davis, who,
ii is said, desires 1t TO be attended with
as little ceremony as possible
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
Made an Assignment.

Mr.. T. b. Fleming. who keeps a retail
grocery at 416 west Broad street. filed a
deed OF assignment in the clerks Office
OF the chancery court yesterday. The
assignment was made TO T.. w. Cloves,
trustee. for the benefit OF Mr.. Fleming s
creditors. The assets are not known,
while the liabilities are about $1,000.
The property Is to be sold in the best
possible manner. and the proceeds are
to be used to satisfy the following cred
itors:
First-cass: Philip p. Shields. s5O7O7;
Or. W. II. Shields. so; Standard Distilling
Company. Sl6215 and tl124S; Phillip b.
Shields, two notes for s9l57 and $13O.53.
respectively; Miles & Sons. s2o.75.
Second class: John r. Cary, sl95; Stand
ard Distillng Company, fl95
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17
REFORM NEEDED
In the System of Combining Persons to
Insane Asyiums.


Or. w. w. Parker of Richmand Oscar
Wiley OF Salem and II. d. McIlwalne Of
Petersburg. the commission appointed by
the Governor under an act Ct the Legis-
lature to inquire into the present system
or admitting patients into the lunatic
asylums OF the State. and whether there
are some Patients that should not be con-
fined therein. have prepared their re-
port.
The commissioners think the present
plan Of admitting patients could be i'm
pi oved upon, and suggest that the county.
corporation or circuit JUICE and one
physician should pass upon applications.
Among other things, the report says:
while many cases are very simple
and need little examination, there are
others that puzzle doctors. To distln-
guish idiocy from some forms OF insanity
is not easy. IL may be urged against
this change that 1t might be difficult or
i'm possible to get the judge promptly. es-
pecially in remote country places, but
the friends of the unfortunate one are
usually anxious to rid themselves OF his
custody. and will work to this end will
ineIy. In the case OF a sudden attack Of
wild and ungovernable mania. magis-
trate's warrant might confine the lunatic
In Jail till judge could be found"