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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25
MRS. DAVIS CANNOT GO,
but VIII MEET HER ISLANDS
REMAINS IN RICHMOND.
Miss Winnie and Mrs. Hayes VIII, How
ever, Go to Now Orleans and Accompany
the Remains to This City.

NEW ORLEANS, April PA Shreve-
from Mrs. Davis, in reply to an invita-
ton TO attend the Veterans Festival at
he fair grounds May 5th, which was re-
ceived to-day by the committee OF IN
vitation. 1t reads as follows:
Gentlemen Of the General Leroy Stat
ford Camp. No. 3, and Ladies OF the
Auxiliary Association:
Dear Friends-Your kind letter has
been received, and were | not an old wo-
man. and very much of an invalid, my
daughter and / would certainly go TO you
TO participate in the noble effort you are
making to attain an end so dear 10 our
hearts The tone Of your invitation is so
cordial that nothing but physical inability
would deter our going. but. unfortunate
". I shall not have strength to go TO
New Orleans TO meet and accompany my
husbands remains to Richmond, but
shall only meet them there, as l am rare
" able to leave the house. My daughter
will go TO New Orleans in time to ac-
company the remains back TO Richmond.
Mrs. Hayes will leave Colorado Springs,
where she resides. and your Daughter or
the Confederacy from here in time TO
spend day In New orleans and then re-
turn.
Perhaps. II my health should be re-
stored when l return home, at some
future time I may be able to be with you
I'm your homes. and nothing would give
me more pleasure than to do so.
Believe me, gratefully and faithfully
yours. v JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Hotel Marlborough, New York, April 20,
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AUCTION SALES.

TUESDAY. April 18th, at 43O p. NJ.
commissioners sale Of 100 acres Of land
on r.. +. and +. r. r.. near Rich
mond, by G.. f. Crawford. auctioneer.
TUESDAY, April 18th, at $50 P. NJ.
auction sale of four new frame dwell
lings between Thirtieth and thirty
first. on Franklin. by Carneal & Gayle
auctioneers.
TUESDAY. April 25th. at $50 o'clock
auction sale l06 north Beech street.
TUESDAY. April 25th, at p. NJ. auc-
ton sale two brick stores, corner Cary
and Brook avenue.
THURSDAY. April 9th, at o'clock
=. NJ, auction sale of machinery and
personal property Of the Welsh Furni-
ture Company, 2S23 east Main. at
o'clock. lot and improvements thereon.
by J. Thompson Brown & CO., auc-
tioneers
WEDNESDAY, April Goth. at 4 o'clock
7. NJ. trustees sale granite quarry,
Chesterfield county.
MONDAY. May LIST. at o'clock =. NJ.
trustees sale OF tract OF land on Broad
street road. in Henrico county, by X. Il
Chafin & Co. auctioneers.
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PARSON Us. EDITORS.
A Winston Preacher Wakes Wrathy In Hi .
wild Denunciations

WINSTON, n. c.. April 24.-Special.-
Rev l.. G.. Broughton. of the Broad-street
Baptist church, ripped editors up the back
again last night. He referred to the
New York, Virginia and North Carolina
daily Papers. and said with few excep-
tions all devoted their space TO scandals.
He replied 10 the Danville Wa) Re
gister by saying it's editor would have
enough TO do the balance Of his days TO
rid his blood-stained hands Of the muir
der OF Rev. John r.. Moffett. who was
killed by the Danville whisky ring, of
which The Register was the great ex-
ponent"
1.-THE Charlotte Observer" said Mr.
Broughton. "calls me a BLACKBOARD. In
love, but candor, / say that is a fiat
footed lie. There are a few honest
journalists. but it takes a fine tooth comb
TO find them. They are few and far be-
tween"
Broughton's harapgue has been the
talk OF the town to-day.
Other ministers here deprecate the
course he has pursued, and are free TO so
express Themselves.
White Miller (colored) killed himself in
stantly in Lexington Saturday night by
placing the muzze OF a pistol 10 his
right jaw. 1t is not known whether 1t
was suicide or accidental
Mrs Hege. wife OF c. A. Hege. owner OF
the Salem Iron Works, died suddenly at
O'Clock this afternoon. aged forty-five.
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vIRGINIA NEWS NOTES.
Items Gathered Here and There and
Everywhere Throughout the State.


NJ. William f. Cook, one Of the oldsst
and best-known citizens of Pittsylvania
county, died Saturday last; aged eighty
years.
Mr.. Oryille Hawks, one Of the best citi-
zens and a leading man at LambsburS,
Carroll county, the banner Democratic
precinct of the county, died last week.
There are but two applications for
license to sell liquor in Farmvile. This.
ii is thought. is due to the large increase
in the tax, which was put up from $l25
to 500.
Mrs. James f. Gates. Of Dinwiddie
county died suddenly Wedn esday night
She was sitting in a chair At the time
the fatal illness came on and died almost
Immediately
The Rev. +. L. Wilson. of the Gerards-
town Presbyterian church. Berkeley
county w. Va. has accepted the call to
the Presbyterian church at Waterford,
Loudoun county.
Captain w. r. Blassingham, who was
for several years keeper Of the Bell Rock
lighthouse. but has more recently been
engaged in the oyster business at West
Point. died very suddenly Tuesday morn
ing.
The Bell View Quarry Company, located
on the old Cedar Creek battlefield. near
Winchester Messrs. Ward & Beverley
Eros proprietors has obtained contract
to supply granite for the postofiice build
ing at Washington. ID. G.
Mr. u. f. Skinner, OF Vernon Mills.
Fauquier county. one Of the best known
and most popular farmers in that section.
is extremely i'll. Mrs. NJ. f. Payne,
aged eighty-six years. mother of Mr.
John Il. Payne. died in the same neighbor-
hood on Friday last.
DR.. w. A. Tyree, OF Fayette county.
w. Va. died last week. Dr. TyTee was
a soldier in the Confederate army. and
at the battle OF Droop mountain received
a severe wound through the shoulder
which gave him a good deal of trouble
during the remainder of his life
The thoroughbred stallion, Colonel"
belonging to Captain NJ. b. Rowe. died
at the farm Of Mr.. John Gordon. in
Spotsylvania county, on Last Thursday.
Colonel was fifteen years old. and has
sired more valuable draft horses than
any horse ever brought to this section.
John A. Rice. one OF the Oldest resi-
dents OF Staunton. having been born there
seventy-two years ago. died Thursday
at his home, on st. Clair street. from a
sudden attack OF vertigo Mr.. Rice was
one OF the three "forty-niners" who left
for the California gold fields. but soon
returned. During the war he served gal
lantly with the Staunton artillery.
Mr.. Andrew Lowe. living a mile west
or Greenwich. Fauquier county. had the
misfortune Thursday night to have two
barns. q stable. q machine house and &
fertilizer house burned to the ground:
also thirty-five head CT fine milch cows
(seven OF which were registered cowD
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Separate Receiver for the Port ROYAL.

CHARLESTON, s. c., April 24-Judge
Simonton to-day signed an order directing
Receiver Conner, Of the Central railroad.
TO turn over to the Port Royal and
Augusta Railroad Company all the pro-
perty and effects Of the Company in his
possession as receiver of Georgia Central.
This decision Is based on that entered in
Savannah by Judge Pardee This places
the entire property Of the Port Royal and
Augusta railroad in the hands of Re
ceiver J. II. Averill. who was appointed in
the suit in the State court, instgated by
a majority Of the stockholders on the
Port Royal railroad backed by the State.
In pursuance Of the decision a formal
demand was for the surrender Of the road
and all its property. The superintendent
declined to comply with the demands until
he received directions from Receiver Co
mer. In the meantime attorneys from
the Central road asked for a hearing
before judge Roney 10 show cause why
the road should not be put in the hands
Of Receiver Averill. Judge Roney appoint
ed the ssh of May as the day of the hear
ing
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Greensboro Church News.

GREENSBORO. n. c., April 2i.-Spe-
ciai.-Professor Henry Louis Smith. one
OF the talented sons of DIR. j. Henry
Smith. lectured In the First PRESBYTERIAN
church on Church and Christian Educa-
ton" at IL A. NJ. Professor Smith is che
or the faculty Of Davidson College. the
great Presbyterian school in North Caro-
lima, and ably and clearly set forth the
work OF that college its progress and
present condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meredith conducted ser-
vices at the Friends church. on Lee
street. morning and evening They have
been holding a revival for the past week
In which great interest has been mani.
Tested.
At the Baptist church at p. NJ Tho
pastor. Rev. Mr.. Thomas took for the
subject OF his discourse 1.-The Fifth Conn
mandment, or Parental Honor" Mr.
Thomas, with force and power. preached
directly 10 the people. and his sunday
night sermons are listened TO by attentive
audiences ''N''''o
The second service was TODAY held IN
81 Andrews (EpiscopaD church. This
church Is noted for its good choir
Kew. r. e. Caldwell, formerly OF tb,.
eity. was installed as pastor OF the rtrs,
fresbyterian church OF Winston to-daw
inc druggists Of this town have ar
's'so INTO an Agreement TO close every
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and all his farming implements, bran,
feed. &c. were burned. The loss Is es-
timated at $4,000: partially insured.
Rev. r. Alexander Payne, OF Fauquier.
died on Thursday. I'm the thlrtieth year
of his age. after a long and painful Ill
ness. He was the seventh son OF lnmIn
IL PAYNE and Mary Massie. his wife.
Colonel T. w. Ashby n prominent citi-
zen OF Alexandria. died Thursday evening;
aged eighty-two years. He was SOL
der in the Mexican war and was posi-
master at Alexandria under President
Buchanan's administration.
The town Of Fayetteville. W. Va. was
visited with a most destructive fire We'd
ncsday night. which wiped up not less
than $4,000 worth OF property, and the
handsome new Fayetteville county court
house. scarcely a year old yet. and con-
siderd one Of the best and most con-
venient cOurt-hOuses in the State, was
entirely destroyed. with the new Jail.
sheriff's house, jailer's house, DR.. w. p.
Malcolms elegant residence and barn
The criminal court Of Fayette county
was I'm session, and had just adjourned
for supper. previous 10 holding night
session. when the courthouse was found
10 be on fire.
Rev. J. ID. Haymaker married Miss
Clara NJ, daughter OF Mrs. George y.
Hupp. Of Strasburg. to Mr.. Charles NJ.
Chiles. of Coeburn. Wise county. W. Va,
on Thursday. The bride was handsomely
attred i'm a white silk gown. and carried
brides roses. The bridesmaids were
Misses Francis Smoot, Of Woodstock.
Va. and Ida Jenkins, of Buckton. Va
both cousins Of the bride. They also
wore white silk and carried La France
and Marechal Neil roses. The attendants
were Messrs. Edward Sperry, Of Middle
town. Va, and S. VI. Chiles, Of Winches-
ter. A reception at the home Of the bride
followed the ceremony, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Chiles left for Norfolk and
other Southern points
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PALMYRA Matters.

PALMYRA. VA. April A-Special.-
The deputy sheriff and jailer Of Allie
ghany county delivered three prisoners
i'm iail here a few days ago, wanted for
assault and battery in this county.
Hon. Pembroke Petit bought at public
auction last week the well-known farm
near town. Rock Rest"
Miss Rosa Grant, Of Richmond, Is visi'-
Ing Miss Adelaide Petit.
Farmers in this section are well up
with their work, and are now busy plant
ing corn.
The county clerk has no opposition for
reelection. consequently politics are very
quiet in the spring election.
Ex-Judge A. T.. King, Of Roanoke, Is
visiting his father. near town
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Reception 10 the Duke OF yeragua.

WASHINGTON, April 2i.-Presid mt
Cleveland gave a reception this afternoon
to the Duke of Neragua and his party.
There was an entire absence of formality
and the visit was short Afterwards the
Ducal party visited the State. War, and
Navy Departments.
Senator and Mrs. Brice tonight gave
n reception in honor Of the Duke and
Duchess OF Veragua and party. Mrs.
and Miss Brice received the guests Those
present included the members of The
Cabinet and their families now in the city.
the supreme court, members Of the
diplomatic corps. senators and representa-
tives. the army and navy and others
prominent In Washington society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25
FRUIT KILLED BY FROST.
SUNDAY NIGHTS COLD SNAP PLAYS
MARCO IN VIRGINIA..
All Early Vegetation and Tender Fru'ts
Fall Before the Chilling Winds'
Bright Prospects Gone.

STAUNTON. VA. April A.-special.-
This section was visited last night by
killing frost. Nearly all fruit blooms have
been killed. except possible apples. All
the tender fruits are gone. Ice formed
half an inch thick and the ground was
frozen so hard that farmers could not
plough in the early morning. The Their
mometer indicated six below the freezing
point. II has been cold and raw all day.
and We may have frost again tonight.
Wheat large enough TO be jointed was
damaged, and the tender foliage shows
the effect of the frost
Fruit Killed in Charlotte.
FARISTON. VA. April 24-Special.-
We had very severe frost last night
which destroyed all the peaches. plums
and cherries. Apples are not much hurt
as yet. Some Of the farmers are wishing
that Weather Prophet Hicks could be
squelched. as he predicts too many late
frosts for their good.
Rain is needed very much, as the
ground is getting very hard and difficult
TO plough
Fruit Damaged i'm New Kent.
QUINTON, VA. April 2i-Special-The
frost in this vicinity was very heaNy last
night which has. we fear fatally dam
aged the peach and apple crops. though
the fact Of its being very dry may be
the means OF saving a portion Of the
crop. The farmers are rather backward
on account of tho cool dry weather. and
have seeded very little as yet.
Killing Frost i'm Wythc.
WYTHEVILLE. VA, April Especial
4 very heavy frost fell throughout South
west Virginia last night which destroyed
all early fruit and nearly all the apples.
Ice formed a Wytheville. There was
promise of the largest fruit crop Of many
years before the frost.
Damage on the Sonthside.
DANVILLE. VA, April 2i-Special.-
There was a heavy frost in this section
this morning. doing great damage to early
vegetables and fruits. Tobacco plants
being protected by canvas were not in
jured. II is feared that the peach crop
has been cut short.
Much Damage Around Petersburg.
PETERSBURG. VA. April 24-Special.
There was killing frost in this section
last night, and much damage was done
to vegetables. 1t is thought that the
fruit was also injured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25

APPERSON.- Died, in New Kent coun-
~. Va. April 23d, at I o'clock a, NJ,
EMMA V. APPERSON. wife Of r: G.
Apperson and daughter of 4. }. and +.
W Shackleford. in the twenty-fourth year
OF her age.
TABB.-Died. Sunday morning at 10
o'clock. at S07 east Franklin street, Mrs.
y. l.. TABB, widow OF }. +. IaDD' IN
her sixty-hrst year.
Funeral from Grace Episcopal church
TOMORROW Monday) EVENING at
4 o'clock.
Richmond. New York and Lynchburg
papers please copy.
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OBITUARY.

The funeral Of Mr. A. r. Peacock took
place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
from St. Peters cathedral, and was at
tended by a large concourse Of sorrowing
friends and relatives. Requiem mass was
sung and the interment took place at
Mount Calvary cemetery. Mr.. Peacock
was the valued bookkeeper Of j. Thomp-
son Brown & CO.. and married sister
OF Mr.. James McGraw. He was an Eng
lishman. and came to this country sey-
eral years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25
A Dull nan GAME.
The Score Was, BostOns 1S, Petersburgs 2.
MIR. X. G.. Malone Paralyzed.

PET ERSBURG, VA. April Especial
Ire game this afternoon between the
Bostons and Petersburg club was a dull
and unintCresting che. About eight hun
dred people were present The game re-
suited in favor OF the champions by a
score Of Is to ?. Mr.. Willie Quarles,
pitcher for the Petersburg club, has ac-
cepted a position with the Savannah (Ga)
League team, and will leave here in a
few days. Mr.. Quarles could have signed
with the Bostons but the Savannah club
refused to release him.
Mr.. r. 6. Malone. "idely-known citi-
zen Of this place. was stricken with
PARALYSIS yesterday after returning from
church. and his condition tonight is
very critical
The Surry Lumber Company, whose
valuable plant and mill at Dcndron. In
Surry county, was destroyed by fire Sat
urday afternoon. expect to rebuild at
once.
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Xcldnn News Notes.

WELDON, N. c.. April Especial
Forest fires destroyed the large saw mill
OF House & Bro. at Castor. during the
heavy gale last Saturday.
The convocation of Tarboro will be held
In Trinity Episcopal church at Scotland
Neck. commencing Wednesday.
The revival at the Methodist Episcopal
church here continues with undated In
terest. Rev. Mr.. Hornaday, OF Warren
county. is assisting Pastor Green this
week.
Mr.. A. II. Davis. formerly OF this
county. but now n popular Pullman car
conductor IS visiting relatives In this
coCffOn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25
FATAL PANIC IN 4 CHURCH.
Frightened by a Small Fire, the Large
Crowd Rushed for the Door.

NAPLES. April PA fatal panic oc-
Cured last evening in the Church Of
Torredell Annunziata, a mile southeast Of
this city, during the services,
which were attended by very large
number Of persons. A part Of the dra-
peries about the altar We're blown against
the lighted candles. The flames spread
with great rapidity. and the congregation
made a rush for the doors. The widest
excitement prevailed, and women and
children We're thrown to the floor and
trampled upon.
The fire was quickly extlngushed. and
when some semblance Of order was re-
stored II was found that eight women
and five children had been crushed 20
death, while hundreds Of others were
more or less seriously injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25
For a number Of years l have bee

For a number of years I have been
subject to violent attacks OF infamma-
tory rheumatism which generally lasted
about two months. on the first OF this
month l was attacked ia the knee and
suffered severity for two days, wnen |
procured a bottle OF ChamDerlain's Pain
Balm and IL relieved me almost Instant
ly. /. therefore most cheerfully recon-
mend IL 10 those who are similarly ar
tindale. N. c., February. 1888. Mr.. Whit
ley Is a very promient man r. this place
and his disease was very widely known,
as he suffered such severe pain.-W. NJ.
Houston 4 Co.. merchants. Martinsdale,
N. c. so cent bottles for sale by Owens
4 Minor Drug Company. 1907 ss-1 liain
street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25
Egnn Has Not Peen Recalled

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 24.-Secre-
tary Gresham denies the cabled report
That Mr.. Patrick Egan. Minister TO Chill.
had been recalled. 1t is expected that
me new Minister to that country, ex-
Governor Porter, Of Tennessee. will leave
Tor Santiago in about a month
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25
Looks Like the Dry's Won.

ROANOKE. VA, April 2i.-Special.-A
local option election was held in Salem
to-day to determine whether liquor license
should be granted by the county court
for the ensuing year. At Salem city pre-
cinct the drys won by Al majority ana
It is thought that the majority at Hol-
Inns, precinct cannot remove this.
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Richmond, Va. April p. 1893.

Richmond. Va. April -, 1893.
CARPENTERS, ATTENTION!-CAR-
~ PENTERS' AND JOINERS' UNION,
No. 49,. will hold "A special meeting at
Morgenstern's Hall. 402 east Broad street.
TONIGHT Tuesday at +. VI. Hugh
Mckay, Chairman General Executive
Board. will address the meeting. All
members are requested TO be present
BY order Carpenters and Joiners'
Union, No. 49,.
GEORGE T. PERROT
ap25-1t' Secretary.
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Thursday n Holiday on Change.

NEW YORK. April A-Notices were
posted to-day on all the exchanges an
nouncing that as Thursday has been pro-
claimed a legal holiday. business will be
suspended.
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BLOOD WILL TELL !
NANCY HANKS, 2;o4.
ElglEl'S Breeding and Training Stables
RICHMOND FAIR GROUNDS.
ALOHA, Son Of the Mighty Dictator, t.iS

Sire Of Jay Eye See. - 06A, Phaiias. 1874,
Minnie Casweli, 2.lO14; Director, -.l', DeIei-
mator, 2:lo; Dictator Chief 2.2lil, ana 81
others better than 30. Grand sire OF Nancy
Hanks, 2.O4. Direct. 2.OJA; Eyangeline,
2:il4, Margrett L., 2l2%, Lockheart.
2l44; Guide. 2lGA; Northwest. 2lTA;
Kellar Thomas. 2;l94; Garnet, 2.2OA
Victoria Wehes, and 81 others better than
2.30 Bes. SCH Of IIambletonlan 10, founder
cf tho American Trotting Horse; own brother
TO the famous Dexter
10 encourage breeding / have placed this
strain within the reach OF all breeders. by
reducing his fee for services from 500 10
$50 Come and see him before you select
Occidental Prince. 1904. by Occidental
2l55. by Happy Medium, 400 reduced from
$50 10 SIS.
Famous runring stallion Telemanchus.
sire OF the winners Maia, Fred Fink.
Kathurat. Piedmont. Mullhatton and
many others. Season. $50; usual return
privileges
The inspection OF the public respectfully
invited fe14-3m&Wtf
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The GAZE CITY RanL

WASHINGTON. April %-Comptroller
heppurn received information this morn
ing from Atlanta, Ga. indicating that
the faiied Gate City National Bank. OF
Atlanta, VIII probably be able 10 liqui-
GATE us Indebtedness this week and re-
open for business.
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Strike Did Not Take Plaza

CHICAGO. ILL. April e4.-The ex.
pected strike OF the union carpenters at
the worlds Fair grounds did not take
place this morning. The men are at work
az usual.
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The Strike Declared OF.

OMAHA. April 2i.-The Union Pacific
iron workers strike has been declared
off. The men will return to work to-
morrow morning.
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For Nervous Debility

USE HoRsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE.
Dr.. T. Turner. Kasson. MINI, SAYS: Il
have found it very beneficial in nervous
debility. from any cause. and for indiges-
ton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25

Sunday. with the exception Of one store
to he named each week by the ASSOCIATION
nothing 10 be sold but medicife.
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FOR DYSPFPgIA

Indigestion, and stomach disorders. take
BROWNS IRON BITTERs.
All dealers keep it. 81 per bottle. Genuine hn
trade marx and crossed red lines on wrapper
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-25
The Hull Fire Extinguished.

HULL, April H.-The fire which caused
considerable destruction in this town
last night has been extinguishd.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-12-30
Recognized the Keys.

The proprietor of travelling circus an
nounced that on a certain night trained
elephant wouldlpla4, the Russian hymn on
piano with its trunk. When the even
ing came, the circus was crowded to the
roof with an expectant public. After the
usual performances had been gone through
four men carried in cottage piano, which
they placed in the center of the arena.
When the intelligent animal was brought
in, he walked slowly three times around
the ring, and then amid the keenest excite
ment advanced to the piano.
With a slight movement of his trunk he
opened the keyboard, but scarce had he
done so when sudden change came over
his appearance His eye dilated with rage
and fear, he lifted his trunk in the air,
and then with wild scream of terror he
rushed out of the arena The proprietor
of the circus and the elephant S keeper held
a short and hurried consultation, and then
they, too, left the ring.
After a few moments the circus proprie-
tor entered again and announced with re-
greet that the performance could not take
place. The fact was, he said, that the ele-
plant had recognized in the keyboar of
the instrument portion Of the tusks of
his long lost mother, who had fallen prey
to the ivory hunters of Africa.-London
Million. i s