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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19
a " lhe R.hbIt.plaene came.

In the early settlement Of Australia
game was plentiful. KansaroOs of many
sizes and cOlors roamod the lslaud-con-
tinent Other native animals. with
fowls and game birds, were found on TIE
plains. But the game seen lu che Brit
ish parks and on the Scotch hills was
not met I'm the Australian wllds. The
English cOlOnists desired some or the
animals familiar 10 the British chase
An enterprising settler ordered poN
Of rabbits from England Three pans
were brought by the steamer liberated
In the Australian thlckets, and admonlsh-
ed to multiply and replenish the earth.
They were modest rabbits and attracted
but little attention Tor some seasons
On continent OF 100000 square miles
they were moparchs Of all they survey
ed, they had plenty Of room Tor eNer-
else. enioyed unrestricted liberty or traYei,
and were bat seldom seen. 80 rarely
were the bunnles visible that they were
regarded as curiosltics and relies OF
animal ne I'm the old country. The
colonists wished the rabits 10 become
more common, and dld not modest them
Their only enemies were the Wild din
goes. the foxes. and other eerniyorous
creatures al large In the bush
The rabbits made a start IN the world,
and notwithstanding their losses by Mid
dogs, and other iiesh-eating quadrupeds
began TO increase In the land.
Their powers Of reproduction are well
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

known and In a few years they began
De observed in various districts. iH..
numbers made them an object OF 81.
guns were leyeled az them ana l.s'
we're imported and set IN motion
hind them. Their flesh came into
us rarity made IL an object OF rel.
on account OF dangerous condii..'
and hostile surroundings. the rabbits i.,-
ed resolutions Of confederation, ana DINO
"a themselves into herds Tor sN
security and private protection
herds doubled and quadruplc1 WITHIN :
few months. AS their moving hosts 80,
they covered the plains Ike the locusis =.
Egypt, and swarmed along the boie.
like sands on the sca-shorc. ihe
armies OF Dummies finally numbered l...,
lions and tens OF millions. Tney "lose-
over the settlements in such mas
as 20 devastate the farms, cepie" ~.
fields and lay waste whole districts. "a
grass on the plains was eaten up -
the pasturage destroyed the track ol -
devastating hosts was left as barren
desert. No sprig Of grass vas -.
or blade Of heritage left The ctsu. ~
driven away into other pFoSu,.e' ost
starved on naked plains. The nQens "a
or were removed from the patnNa' M.
the devouring plague. The grah.ns ~.
tereests were no less Injured than ser
agricultural.-J. n. Ingram IN
Lippincott's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19
Rnhinson Crnsne's Island-

II is not generally known that Juan
Fernandez-tfe island on which AleXan-
der SellSirk, the Robinson Crusoe Of TO
nance, lived for so many years-is az
the present time inhabited. Two valleys.
winding down from different directions,
join a short distance back from the shore
and here now stands a little village or
small huts scattered round long, lew
one-stored building with a veranda run
ming it's whole length. In this house lives
the IN who rents the island from the
Chilean government, and the village is
made up of a few German and Chilean
families.
The tiny town is called San Juan Bau-
tista and the crater-like arm Of the sea
on which it is situated and where Alex
ander Selkirk first landed, is now Cumber-
land bay. The island is rented for about
goo a year. The rent is paid partly in
dried fish. Catching and drying the many
varieties Of fish and raising cattle and
vegetables wholly occupy the contented
settlers. and much Of their little income
is obtained from the cattle and vegeta-
bles sold TO passing vessels. The cattle
need no care and the vegetables almost
grow wild. Turnips and radishes, first
sown here by Selkirk himself, now grow
rank and wild in the valleys like weeds.
There is also a race of wild dogs which
completely overrun the island, depending
for existence mainly upon seals. They
are the descendants of a brood Of dogs
left by the Spanards.
At the back Of the little town. in the
first high elm. is a row Of caves of re-
markable appearance hewn into the sand
stone. An unused path leads to them and
a short climb brings one 10 their dark
mouths. About forty years ago the Chill
can government thought that a good way
20 be rid Of its worst criminals would be
20 transport them to the island of Juan
Fernandez. Here under the direction Of
Chilean soldiers these poor wretches were
made to dig caves 10 live in. In 1854 they
were taken back again, however, and the
caves have since been slowly crumbling
away.
The narrow ridge where Selkirk
watched is now called ''rhe Saddle" be-
cause at either end Of it a big rocky hum
mock rises Ike pommel. on one OF these
is now a large tablet with inscriptions
commemorative Alexander Selkirks long
and lonely stay on the island II was
placed there in 1868. by the officers OF
the British ship Topaz A small eXcur-
sion steamer row runs from Valparaiso
10 Juau Fernandez island. The round
trip is made In six days and three Of these
may be spent on the island IN fishing
and visiting those lonely. but beautiful
spots which nearly 2OO years ago were the
haunts of Robinson Crusoe.-Melbourne
Argus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

Like all great public characters whose
lives are the common property Of their
countrymen. Patrick Henry has been
rade the central figure Of many interest
lng tales, scme doubtless authentic, but
many more savoring Of the apocryphal.
The following anecdote, whether true
wholly or i'm part, or purely mythical
shows the spirit Of perfect confidence IN
which me people Of Virginia regarded
him:
When CORVALLIS made his great raid
into Virginia, IN 1871, the LEGISLATURE fed
from Richmond 10 Charlottesville, but the
nearer approach Of she British caused the
House 10 break up suddenly and Ia some
disorder on the 9TH OF June. IL IS related
that Henry, accompanied by benjamin
Harrison, John Tyler. and Colonel Chris
tine, fleeing from the reGcoats, stopped
one evening at a lowly cabin in the hills
and asked for food. An old woman who
answered their summons demanded OF
them who they were. Henry, VINO acted
as spokesman, replied: I'VE are mem
bers Of the Legislature, and have been
compelled 10 leave Charlottesville on dc-
count Of the approach OF the enemy.
ride on, then We cowardly knayes," she
replied in righteous wrath. MY husband
and sons have gone TO Charlottesville 10
fight for ye. and sou are running away
like ours. Clear 0ut-ye shall have moth
Ing here" "But." eXpostuiated Air. Hen
rs, eve were obliged 20 fly. We could not
see the Legislature broken up. Why, here
is the Speaker hir. Harrison; you don't
think he would have fed had it not been
necessary" Il always thought a great
deal Of Mr. Harrison til now" replied
the woman. he'd 80 business 30 run
away" and she was about 10 close the
door. Hold, good woman" urged Mr.
Henry you must know that Mr.. Tyler
OF Colonel Christine would not take 20
fight without good reason, would they?"
mo, indeedw she said. But they are
here said Mr.. Henry, pointing 20 bis
companions. The old woman gazed at
the party, but rejoined: mo matter; we
love these gentlemen, but II they have
run away from the British they shall
have nothing 20 eat in my house" In
this extremity Mr.. Tyler stepped forward
and said: What would you say, my GOOD
woman, il l were 10 tell you that Patrick
Henry had fed with the rest?" rPatrick
Henry! she answered angrily, and with
much disgust. Patrick Henry. sir, would
never do such a disreputable, cowardly
act!' But this is Patrick Henry" said
Tyler, pointing to him. The old woman
was speeches. for a moment her face
depicting most profound establishment. At
length she said. We'll then, II that Is
Patrick Henry 1t must be all right. Come
IN, We are welcome TO the best | have"
blue and Gray for November.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19
ARR CLOTB, HAIR. and mas.


ie1r-0id Girl.
One Of the most peculiar cases Of ap-
petite for strange food has been dis
covered In the st. Agnes Day Nursery
for Children, al No. Charles street
where poor mothers leave their little
ones during the day while they 20 out
10 work. The possess0r OF this strange
appetite is Eva Bird, the three-year-old
daughter Of William Bird, a machinist.
who lives al No p Barrow street
She does not disdain the ordinary food
prepared IN the institution, but In addi-
ton eats rags, thread, hair, cord, and all
sorts OF things with apparent relish. A
few days ago the child became 80 i'm al
the nursery that II was found necessary
70 send her 10 St. Mary's Hospital, on
Thirty-fOurth street, for treatment, and
II was there that the physicians re-
moved from the child five yards OF cloth
and thread
reporter visited the Bird family
last night and found them all very much
delighted over the recovery Of their
baby Mrs. Bird said she did not under
stand the strange freak.
why, look at this blanket" she said,
picking up the remnants OF a crib cover
Ing. "She ate part OF that. and OF this
lambrequin." and she showed a long, red
cloth trimmed with frayed fringe. "She
ate that fringe. Why. she'd eat any
thing; whole spoois OF thread and rags
Of any kind"
you won't do II any more, viii you,
Eva?" said the father.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

gold, and sat with her right hand rest
Ing upon a tiny clock fastened 10 the
side OF the vehicle. A part OF the wheels
which kept track OF the flight Of time
were hidden in the body Of tiny bird,
which had seemingly just alighted upon
the lady's finger. Above was a canopy
so arranged as TO conceal a silver bell
This bell was fitted with n miniature
hammer OF the same metal and although
II appeared to have no connection with
the clock. regularly struck the hours,
and could be made 20 repeat by touch
ing a diamond button on the lady's bod
fee. In the chariot at the ivory LADY
feet there was golden figure OF dog'
and above and in front were two BIRDS
apparently flying before the chariot rms
beautiful ornament was made almost
entirely Of gold and was elaborateiy
decorated with precious stones
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19
SnperstIiIons Die Hard.

Az Brazeka, In Bosnia, an old super
stition has come TO life again which re-
sembles the fables Of Jewish ritual muir
ders In Bosnia the people have believed
that a bridge could not be firm and last
ing unless a human being was walled up
in IL. Thus there is a legend connected
with the handsome Roman bridge at
Moslar. which says that the fine arch
bridge across the Narenta could not be
finished until the architect walled up
IN II a bridal pair Now that a solid
bridge is being built across the Save at
Brazeka this superstition Is revived. Ii
Is rumored everywhere that gypsies are
stealing children 10 sell them 10 the
contractors. who wall one up in each pn-
lar. Not long since there was a regular
pursuit OF some unlucky gypsies. OF whom
II mas been said that they We're raldins
Tor enthusiastically Blade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

f IT'S IMPORTED WHrpC1p,
bENGAIlNE that you're any,. IN.
better not ransack a.y futba- t....ii q
u snow you what The mann. ..... %
themselves sold tor 77i<c Wo....',.''
under EN- barra. sing ri rums+.--
SO we .oh.r the whole lotrt -...'A I
VIVA 8 the use of payirg tba ,..i..
ma expenses when DO a H.. .'....'
direct from the manu.a trr., b.. ..
consumer See Wr.Iv p t,-....t .'
occas on 10 And ts tins v..-. ''
doubtedly surpassed 900 .0rr.- a.
IN the selection of new. .fr... ..I
pretty Wraps and l0, "a tH...r..r Do
you're after purcha-,rr Wr.-
for half price YOU cau00. b. q.rrmr
dated he'o. but We 70 ann on 3 rs....
honest values TINT We harl.v t..rl ..-
be duplicated for the same r.l d.
Stylish garments no % 81 All.
and 1850. III YOU see wh.tua h.r.
and prices at which these garment. .,,
sold at, you'll buy here. see d. yopd0st
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19
A Wondertul TlmenIeee.

One OF the most wonderful timekeepers
known 70 the horologist was made I'm Lon
don about 100 years ago and sent ~
the president Of the East India Company
% IA gift TO the Emperor OF China. Tbc
case was made IN the form OF a chariot
In which was seated the figure OF a WON.
an THIS figure was OF pure ivory ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

That Silver Repeal struck one manufao-
turer a little TOO late, and prior to Its arrival
he sold Us most Of his Canton FlanneIs at
way-uuder prices in order to replen SD his
stock Of raw mat rial. We were fortunate
enough to make the deal with him. We ex-
changed hands. and now offer as the result
of this wise purchase
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19
100 Dozen Cents
LInHn-BOSOm Shirts.

Reinforced Back and Front; eeves insert
d At shoulders by patent process 80 as TO
prevent tearing out. Perfect Fitting. W ork-
manship Warranted. As good as any I'M
Numbered shirt sold at 75c. A Special sale
this week causes the price to be SOC. Buy
them, aud save future regrets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

NO" said Eva, as she picked up her
apron and began % tear a corner OF
OF Il with her teeth New York World
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

Special supply of that FINE IRISH
LINEN CORRESPONDENCE PAPER at
15c per Pound. Ask for Loyal Irish
Linen two sizes. plain or rul d, Regu ar
price, Soc per pound Our prices make us
in dependent. Just so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

II is stated that the Russian $50,
ment has conceded a Frehch Sos,,ni-
the right 10 establish telephone o0 .,s.,an
cation between all the large
towns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

DIAM Dfn BEAVER CLOTH "a rg.,..
" " lDE; you snow what It Is ..' .i.,
y Is sold for but you'll be- a,-...i PIG
say 1910 Ter yard Nor...
Tor Capes and rams. Pep
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

YOU'D BUY THAT 'R NFREW TUn
KEY-RED 4 81 DAMA-K" no &c.
on sight If You were here. Tale tl5
time an see it
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

A BIG BARGAIN IL LADIES' FLEECE
LINED JER EY-RiBBED VESTS 40
2Jc. It's worth the asking 60 End this
bargain. It's here, but well dispose OF
them quickly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

1o-iNCu HFNRTFTTA that ,or.,
uplcated Tor less than 81 %
goe- this week at s-isc n,,....
opportunity "a without mn. us
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

TWO BIG VALUES IS LADI S'STYLIsU
TAtLOB-MADE tAPfS. large c1.as.
very stylish indeed. no 3 and m
The morning call., 1893-06-08

did the firemen got 10 sduabhling and my
brothers grabbed the nozzle and began tC
pour stream of water on the flames. As
soon, however, as the water was turned
On the hose burst. l put my fingers in the
hole TO stop the flow of water. but it got
larger and larger, until another section Of
hose had to be substituted and valuable
time was lost.
II don't see how the fire could have
started in our stable, a nobody was near
1t after O'Clock last night.
Not one of our present or former work
men has ever threatened us nr Onr prop
erty. We have had, like most employers.
trouble with our men. but 1 feel sure none
OF them would do us. an injury. [ I6on't
think the fire could have been caused
through a spirit of revenge.
The Lowenstnes were working late
last night and. of course, the gas engine
was in use.
The fire might have been caused through
n defect in the gas engine, but. of course.
L don't know. | think the brothers owned
the factory themselves. They made all
sorts of slippers and the place was not
kept very tidy. The gas engine was in a
small annex adjoining their factory and
close to our stable"
Alexander Rouutree. the youngest of
the brothers. said: Il put the horse IN the
stable Yesterday afternoon about alt-pas t
4 o'clock and fed it about 6. Then |
locked the stable and nobody was inside
afterward. did not use candle or any
other light as it was not dark at the time.
There was not much hay in the stable and
no oil or anything of an inflammable
nature. Part of the stable WAS used as a
storer Dom for our tools and machinery"
Mrs. Holy of 1910 Page street said that
wheh she looked out Of her rear window
after being reused from sleep, she dis
tinctly saw the stable on fire and not the
sliprer factory. She watched the flames
and saw the factory eaten fire afterward,
and then the flames ran along the fences
Fire Marshal Towe will make q search
ing INVESTIGATION of the fire ana its
causes. When seen in his office yesterday
he was engaged in compiling the testimony
which he had gathered.
Il have learned positively where tbs
fire started" said the Fire marshal. at
commenced in a stable owned by NJ. Z.
Rountree, and OF in n house at all. Or
this point have absolute proof. How the
fire broke out do not know.
''Ihe causes are at present mystery to
me. There are many ugly rumors afloat
about incendiarism, and | am at present
gathering evidence in regard to the matter.
1t is terrible thing to charge man with
arson. and l generally try to prove man
innocent first. No stone will be left un-
turned to get at lie truth.
IF arson is proved against any man in
this case there will be two charges placed
against the culprit-arson and murder
for the incsndiary. if there were any, Is
responsible for the death of the three fire.
men.
1T is hest TO let all excitement pass
away before any serious CHARGES are made.
Rest assured l will discover the true cause
Of this great fire"
Further than this the Fire Marshal
would not talk.
The morning call., 1893-06-08

street are also damaged and the occupants,
all the houses being rented, suffered con-
siderable loss on their household effects
1t was almost impossible to secure a cor
rect list of the insurance. Some of the
people burned out denied absolutely being
able to tell how mnch Insurance they car
red or he names of companies in when
they had placed their insurance. Several
adluSters were ON the scene, and the agent
for one of the companies went around
offering to pay half the losses at once in
order that the people burned out might
have ready money 10 care for themselves
and their belongings. In the majority of
cases his offer was refused, the people in
sured being fearful of some trick, thinking
If they took the money he offered it would
be all they would get, and it was in vain
the adiuster explained that his company
had no desire to shirk payment of penny
Of the losses. but did want to help its
patrons.
From the best figures obtainable the ag-
gregate of the insurance on all the build
lngs burned or damaged and on the con-
tents of the buildings Will amount to about
$50. 800 Owing to the numerous fires re-
Gently in the Western Addition and the
lack of protection against fire the insur-
ance men have been chary of taking risks
out that way, and when they have done so
the rate has been high, and the amount
rlSked small In proportion to the value of
the dwellings,
Real estate men who are working out on
Ashbury Heights are simply dunn
founded. and say that it will now be use
less to try to do business in residence prop
erty unless the city does something for
that section of the city
The morning call., 1893-06-08
N. Life must have been crushed out of

son. Life must have been crushed out of
them inStantaneouSly.
The bodies we're renewed to the Morgue
and there were touching srenes there when
relatives and friends of the dead men
called to find the sad news verified. Many
of them, mostly young men. stood for Il
few moments beside the cofius gaz ng With
weeping eyes upon the bodies, and then
silently left the Morgue. There was also
a crowd of mOrbdIy curious people who
remained all day in front of the Morgue
eager to get glimpse of the bodies of the
dead firemCn
Richard Windrow had been member of
the Fire Department. for over twen'v
years. He was appointed to Engine IS,
which is stationed OH Valencia street. near
Twenty-siXth, where 1t was organized in
1884, and did continuous service with the
company until his death yesterday morn
ing. reyious 10 that he was member of
Engine II. he was looked upon as one of
the best hospmen in the department His
wife died recently and four orphan chill
drrn are left to mourn their double loss.
Edward Davis was what is known in the
department as an eXtraman. He had been
connected with Engine 13 since February
last. He was painter by trade, and lived
with his wife and two children at Army
and Church streets.
Charles Madison was also an extramau,
and Joined Engine IS in April last upon
the TeCpllill cHudtiOu O1 ODiel sullivan.
He was painter by trade, and lived at
Twenty-ninth and Church streets. He
leaves a widow and two children.
John Rosenfeldt, an ex-Fire Commits
sioner, called upon Chief Sullivan last
night. Tie old man spoke feelingly Of
the death of the three firemen. and handed
the Chief S160 to be equally divided among
their families. He desired that his name
should not be mentioned in connection
with the gift but the Chief was so greatly
benevolence that he refused 20 keep the
donors name secret.
William Mulcahey Of 5 Hose was injured
Receiving Hospital to be treated for his ln-
juries. Both of his hands were severely
burned and his face was badly scOrched
He had very miraculous escape.
81 was Standing between two buildings. I"
he said at the hospital. land was directing
a stream on one of them when a heavy
piece of cornice fell from the top of the
building. 1t Knocked mr down, but fortu-
nately did not strike me on the head SO |
was not stunned. but was nevertheless
pinned to the ground. | managed to save
myself by crawling away from the cornice
and between the buildings on my hands
and knees. Had l remained in my peril
Gus position very long | would have been
burned TO death. l thank Gpd for my WON
derful escare."
Mulcahey's injuries are not serious, but
thew are very painful.
Michael Dunn, foreman of engine, and
l.. Conant and John Clement of Hose Q
also received painful injuries during the
progress of the fire
The morning call., 1893-06-08
VICTIMS OF DUTY.

While the fremen of Engine 13 were
concentrating their efforts upon the res
dence of the Rountree family terrible
accident occurred which has cast n feeling
Of gloom and sorrow over the whole Fire
Department.
Richard Windrow, Edward Davis and
Charles Madison were handling a hose on
Lyon street, close to the wall of the build
ing, when, without moments warning. a
chimney toppled over Some bystanders
saw the mems deadly peril and shouted to
them to run for their lives. They dropped
the hose, but it was too late Before thew
could stir step the heavy mass of de-
scending bricks crashed down upon them
and buried them underneath There was
rush of fremen TO the spot ana for a
few moments they worked desperately to
get their fallen comrades out of the debris
alive, but their efforts were in vain and
they sadly drew one dead body alter the
other out of the ruins. Windrow had re-
ceived terrible injuries about the head
and face and there were c0ntusions and
abrasions on the faces of Davis and Madi-