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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
Tho Story of "NIikev Anples.

The 80 called mike" apeles of eastern
Connecticut have queer history, so it is
related. Micah Rood was a once thrifty
farmer in old Norwich town. His habits
suddenly changed, and he becameid idle, rest
less and incorporate. He neglected his
work and Stunned his neighbors. Some
thought the change due to witchcraft,
Others to insanity. When the apple trees
blossomed in the spring, on one tree the
flowers had turned from white TO red. The
neighbors wondered much, and especially
as Rood was drawn to this tree by resist
less fascination. When the yellow apples
ripened in the fall, each one was found to
contain red globule which was known
afterward as the drop of blood"
The people remembered that foreign
peddler had passed through the village in
the previous fall and had stopped over
night at Rood's house, and the story grew
that he had killed him for his money and
buried the body under this tree. Search
revealed nothing concerning the peddler.
but the people said the evidence Of Rood's
guilty was summed up in his disturbed
spirit and the blood notified apples. Micah
Rood lost all interest in his farm, became
dependent on the town and died in III.
But so long as the blood spotted apples
grow they will be known us the Mike"
apples and will perpetuate the story Of his
life.-Boston Transcript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
How Horses Sleep.

did you ever notice how horses sleep"
asked a Maine horseman the other day.
Receiving a negative reply, he continued:
"Well, they don't all sleep one way by any
means Some, In fact a good many sleep
standing and rarely lie down. Such a one
you may approach and almost touch before
he wakes up, If you come at the right time
and without much noise Others lie down,
but not all one way. Usually they will
settle back and drop over on one hip first.
In rising they will put out one front foot
first and then the other, bringing up the
hind parts last
But some horses get up and down COW
fashion'-that is, they will get on their
foreknees first. Such a one may always
be told by tie dirty condition of his knees.
The strangest horse ever saw in this re-
spect was one owned for some time. His
first movement was to pull back on his
halter as IL testing its strength. Then hold
ing 1t back taut be would sit down on his
launches exactly Ike the trick pony at the
circus, and In that attitude he would sleep,
snoring like a man. thought he was
afraid TO lie down, fearing he would not be
able 20 get up and took this queer fashion
as a substitute "-Lewiston Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
pacuJtar Rules For Astor Tenants.

Some of the rules by which the tenants
of the Astors are bound arc curious. For
instance. although they will make almost
any repairs that tenant suggests before
the lease is signed, even though the repairs
may cost more than the rental, they will
not spend cent on the property during
the existence Of the lease A lady who
rented house in Forty-fifth street from
the Astors was told that she could have
any repairs or alterations she wished. but
no chandeliers. She had the house deco
rated from top to bottom and many expen-
siye repairs made, and there was not re-
monstrance, but she had to supply all the
chandeliers, at a cost Of 81 600 herself. OF
course they remain her property, and she
can take them away when she moves.
A curious incident is related by another
tenant In Forty -fourth street. She leased
q house at rental of 1900 for one year.
When she came TO renew the lease for an
other year, she was informed that the rent
would be only 1850. She was told by some
body who pretended to know that the re-
duction was due to deterioration in the
value Of the property, and that the Astors
did not want more than certain interest
on it, That, however, was not true. as was
learned upon inquiry at the office Of the
Astor estates. The clerks there said that
the reduction was due simply to the fact
that during the first year they had charged
O percentage for repairs and changes AS
none WAS required the second year, the per
centago was taken off. Nevertheless, it re-
mains the fact that the reduction was vol
untary and to the tenant unexpected.-Ne
Work Sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
Snuff at n Funeral.

An old lady named Margaret Thompson,
who died about century ago, left one Of
the most extraordinary wills on record,
which Is almost entirely taken up with di-
rections for her burial. She was noted
snuff taker, and was evidently determined
70 20 TO her grave with liberal accompani-
ment Of the fragrant dust. She instructed
that her body, after it had been placed in
the coffin, should DO covered with Scotch
snuff, and the viii went on TO say:
six men to DO my bearers who are
known to DO the greatest SNUFF takers In
the parish OF 81. james, Westminster. In
stead of mourning. each TO wear a snuff
colored beaver hat. Six maidens of my ac-
quaintance (named) TO bear my pail and to
carry box filed with the best Scotch
snuff, 70 take for their refreshment as they
20 along. Before my corpse l desire the
minister may DO invited to walk and to
take certain quantity of the said snuff,
not exceeding one pound. And desire my
old and faithful servant, Sarah Stuart, to
walk before the corpse and to distribute
every 20 yards large handful of Scotch
snuff on the ground and upon the crowd
who may possibly follow me TO my burial
place And also desire that at least two
bushels Of the said snuff may be distrib-
uted at the door Of my house In Boyle
street. london Tit-Bits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
Bound 70 Take Along His Dog.

Among the crowd Of refugees who en-
deavored TO leave the town Of Brunswick,
Ga. in alarm at the outbreak Of yellow
fever was poor old and enfeebled man
with dog as his companion. When told
that the dog could not be admitted to the
ears with him, be decided TO remain bo-
hind, and the next morning he set out with
his dog to walk the 10 miles that would
take them, no believed, out Of the reach Of
the scourge.-New York Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
Superstltions About Cats.

Here are some Of the superstitions il,
which cats figured:
When they washed their faces over their
ears II meant that there would be big fall
of rain.
When they sneezed, it meant good luck
for the bride who should marry the next
day.
When they covered the fire more than Or
binary or spent much time licking their
feet and trimming their hair or mustaches,
rain was sure TO follow.
When they jumped over corpses, it was
bad luck. Faith In these supersttions has
almost died out But others have taken
their place. A gambler, for instance, re-
CARDS black cat as an omen of i'll fortune
which may be averted only by touching the
animal on the back. So il you see man
going out of his way in order TO touch a
black cat you may be reasonably certain
that he is gambler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
Recalling q Mailed Letter.

To recall letter once mailed Is almost
as difficult task AS TO take back an asser-
ton once uttered. The sender must appear
at the postoffice and is handed blank TO
Ill out. In this he must state when and
where he mailed the letter, how 1t was adj
dressed, must describe the envelope, state
the amount Of postage prepaid and testify
that the above mentioned letter was writ
ten by me or by my authority, and desire
to recall it for the following reasons"-and
then state the reason, which is usually,
mailed by mistake" He must then sign
his name, so that the handwriting may be
compared with that on the letter and sign
a receipt. III the address cannot be shown
to be in his handwriting, or is printed or
typewriter, he must describe some pecu-
liarities Of the envelope sufficient TO iden-
tify it. II he is unable to do this the letter
is refused, unless the postmaster knows the
applicant and is satisfied concerning his
good intentions If he is satisfied, he asks
for statement concerning the contents,
and the applicant is then obliged to open
the letter and read portions Of it in the
postmaster's presence to prove that it is the
one he described.
But II the letter has been sent away the
process of recalling it is still more difficult
A similar blank has TO be filled out, and a
minute description telegraphed at the send
er's expense to the postmaster at the office
of its destination II discovered in time, the
letter is then intercepted and sent 10 the de-
partment at Washington with n statement
of the case. Why should any one want 10 re-
COLL a latter 81 much "a To TAX this iron blep
WELL there was one case at the local Office
recently where a valuable deed was mailed
AMI the sender received information that
satisfied him that the sale should not be
made-EXchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
Prnfesaional RrantifYing.

A certain DR.. Robert Fischer. a profes-
sional "beautifer" Of Vienna, has been re-
vealing the secrets Of the trade. He de-
clares that many mothers put their daugh-
tiers through whole course of beautifca-
ton before marriage The doctor divides
his treatment into the negative and the pos
tive. BY means OF the first method he re-
moves blemishes that exist, and by the lat
ter he improves the good points nature has
already given the subject. He has even
gone so far as 10 invent tear pump" de-
signed 10 aid in the timely display Of emo
ton. Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
THE TIMES-KiCHMOND VA FRIDAY SEPTEMBER Is 1893.
Rosa Brooks,
OpheIla Haskins.


Albert r. Norvell, Rosa Brooks.
Lena Isham. Ophelia Haskins,
Cora Brown, Mollie Turner.
Mary Jasper, Cora Robinson.
Earle Lee. Mary Jackson,
Cora Sandridge. Sarah Brown.
Margaret Judah. Martha Trice,
Emma B. Lucas, Julia Stephens.
Valley school.
Herbert F. Cox. principal. with the
following teachers:
Mamie ]. Wynne. Benjamin II. Graves
Abram l.. Morton. Kate j. Cook
Maria Anderson. VIM. A. Mitcheh'
Kate Randolph, Elizabeth Bagiey'
Ella Williams. Martha Il. Coutts
Lena NJ. Forester, Mary Ellis.
Ella V, Boiling. Willie A. Grant,
Fannie p. Walker.
Moore school.
Edgar NJ Garnett. principal, with the
following teachers:
Florence Il. Isham. Jas. f. Robinson.
Parthenia III. Jones. Frank W. Jones
Alice Adams. Fannie +. Robinson
s. Alice Ramp, Julia A. Braxton,
Lucy A. Peters, Sarah J. Turpin,
Barbara Coleman, Mary b. Holmes,
Mary d. Cousins. Kate @. Robinson,
Annie 10. Cough.
East End School.
Richard w. Flournoy, principal, with
the following teachers;
J. Andrew Bowler, Rosa b. Yancey,
Mozelle Coutts. Lucy V. Boiling,
Rosa b. Moody, Annie NJ. Jackson,
Mary Z. Davis Lula A. Willis,
Mary f. Willis, Hester L. Lightfoot,
Lula G.. Haskins.
Fulton School-Nelson Williams, Jr.
The high schools and the district
schools will open this morning at Q
o'clock. for enrolment of old scholars.
New scholars will be enrolled on Mon
day.
The prospects are good for a large
enrolment, and as full attendance as
any previous years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
THE CONVERSATIONAL TONE.
shouting ora.oricsi Speeches Not the Best
Way TO Convince Men.

WAY TO 1OnfbHto Hacas
The voice Is an instrument, the range
variety and effectiveness of which are apt
10 no wholly overlooked in this age Of crav-
inc for sensatiops. Indeed. even In the
mint. would not the man who should DO
come master OF II gain immeasurably In
the hold be could get over the limited
number that constitutes most congrega-
tions2 In immense churches, where he
must hold forth to vast assemblies, the
preacher must adopt the oratorical style
lust as in hailing the masthead In a gale
man must make use of the speaking trum-
pet. But a speaking trumpet in a parlor
would make conversation as unendurable
as street brass band hired by an enemy TO
blast away Just outside the window.
Nor is il less uncomfortable in many
small church. There the number IL not TOO
great TO get into close, heart TO heart, per
sonal contact with, and the man who
should adopt quiet, varied, eye to eye, low
inQly intimate, conversational tone would
win over 10 sinners TO the ways OF night
eousness and peace to one that your jericho
rams horn blaster would shake down In
CONSERVATION on his knees
AS an eIleCJlVe luStTuultnb w uoo !" NN~'
ing at close hand with a jury, the CONVERSE
tionsl tone, 1t fairly may be argued, would
seem to carry with it certain great advan-
tages over the oratorical. Indeed there is
something intrinsically false and absurd in
the position OF man standing up and pro
nouncng splendid Grafton before beg
carly dozen OF his fellow creatures. IL
takes a densely packed acre of them to JUS
tify the situation. When Webster spoke
at Bunker Hill, the individual was nothing;
the mass was everything. He did not ex-
pect to come to close quarters with any Sc
lected persons, but to sway 10000 in cor
porate body.
in addressing jury, however, the case Is
as different as that between the ceremonial
shaking of hands the president OF the
United States extends to myriads on
grand reception day and the warm, friend
ly pressure with which he greets few real
intimates. Is it not, then, something as
really out of place to discharge magnih-
cent Grafton at group of dozen men as
it would be TO open fire on flock OF peeps
on a beach with "a columbiad instead OF "a
shotpunss The true object is to bag the
peeps and not to make the welkin roar
Boston Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
A Good Thing to Keep at Hand.
From the Troy (Kanl cbI.r

Some years ago We were very much
subject TO severe spells OF cho!era r,orbns.
and now, when we feel any Of the SWIM
toms that usually proceed that sumen,
such as sickness at the stomach. diarrh,
oea. etc, we become scary. We have
found Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera ans
Diarrhoea Remedy the very thing 10
straighten one out In such cases. and
always keep il about. We are not writ
lng this for pay testimonial. but TO let
our readers know what is good thing
TO keep handy in the house. Tor sale by
Owens Minor Drug Co. f. NJ Slaughter
r. T. Reeves & Co. and n. G. Forstmann
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
Our Modern superior Democracy.

We have passed that stage in our nation
al life when to make boast Of ignorance,
Of crudity and uncouth conditions was con
sidered true democracy. We have reached
the higher plane Of superior democracy
that of gentlemen and ladies who know no
aristocracy except that Of culture, personal
worth and elegance We have learned that
the choicest gems need cutting and polish
ing to show their true value, and we be
lieve that the American diamond In the
rough Is vastly less attractive and admir-
able than when polished and cultured TO
its full possibilities. -Jenness Miller
Monthly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
When a Woman whistles.

II is particularly unlucky for a woman to
whistle. because II is said that while the
nails were being forged for our Lord cross
woman stood by and whistled. OF course
it is no worse for woman to whistle than
for man. but you know bow woman
does athiDg--whole hog or none-snd the
craze has gone 40 far that severe remedies
must be adopted to suppress her effusion
Suppose We get them 10 practice before
mirror, II she knew how the pueker dis
torts her pretty lips, she would refrain per.
haps. Minerva disgustedly threw away her
pipe with an imprecation when she beheld
ia the water the Disagreement of her love
ly face caused by her musical performance
Exchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
The Oldest Painting In England.

The oldest picture in England is said TO
be the portrait Of Chaucer, who died in
l4O2, which was probably painted in the
low countries 20 years before his death. 1t
was discovered in an old garnet In the
house In which Cromwell was born at Hunt
ington. Count Truchens. we'll known col
lector, after examining the painting, said
that 1t was first painted In water colors
and afterward painted over in oil for pres
ervation, and he certified that the name
Chancer in the background was laid on
with the painting New York Evening
Sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
- RANULArED SUGAR. SIC.

II KANOLAIED SUGAR, 5Ac.
" pounds Best Cream Cheese for 25c.
Rio Roasted Coffee, IS. per pound
Four plugs OF best Sun Cured Toba, co
for 2jc.
Pure Lard, pounds for 25c.
Best City Meal. Coo. a bushel.
Good Tea. Csc a pound
Arbuckle's Ariosa Coffee. DC. a pound
Eight bars Large Soap for Doc.
Pound Boxes Best Baking Powders. 10,
sardines. &c. a box.
New mackerel, 3jc. dozen
New North Carolina Cut Herrings. Toe
a dozen.
Pure cider Vinegar. 25c. gallon.
Pure Mixed Spices. poe. pound
Carolina Rice DC. a pound
California Hams Zoe. a pound
New North Carolina Roe Herrlngs
IN dozen for Doc.
Snow Flake Flour, 1913 a barrel or
CSC. q sack.
Silver King Flour, best sold. s425 a
barrel or 2Sc. n sack.
two Cans Salmon for 25c.
S. ULLMANS SON,
1870 and 1922 east Main.
Phone 3i6 Prlee-List mailed on ap-
plication.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
Tho prosressiv. Multiplication of Germ.

Germs OF contagious diseases are capable
of multiplying themselves with marvellous
rapidity. A single germ, when placed II
surroundings favorable TO It's growth, quick
ly divides into two Each OF these divide;
itself again, and so on, the number sooi
reaching into thousands. 1t has been esti
mated that by the end OF "a hours singl,
germ will have multiplied itself into NOR,
more than 10, 5o0, 900 germs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15

In Austrian society 1t is the custom to
take partner for only one round Of
dance BY this means ladies and gentlemen
change partners Ave or six times in single
dance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15

In remote rural regions Of England to
this day the door through which a corpse
has passed Is left open until the return Of
tho party from church. II shut, another
death may ensue within year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15

Miss Lillian Merritt, an English phe-
nomenon, has the power OF retaining in her
memory hundreds of complex figures and
of multiplying, deductiug and adding at
the same time any Of the cross figures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
An Amiable Suggestion.

A rider, somewhat new to the saddle, had
a terrific struggle with his horse on the
Place de lEtoie The gentleman wanted
to inhale the fresh morning breeze in the
Bots de Boulogne, while the fiery steed felt
q sudden longing to return to his stable in
the Champs Elysees, and managed TO get
his bead turned in the desired direction,
obstinately refusing to change its position
At that moment wag stepped up 10 the
rider, and taking OFF his hat politely re
marked:
III you have no objection, sir, the turn
table of the turn car company is close at
hand. "-Bocace.
Confederation
Inquiring Friend-This paper says some
of the greatest achievements in the photo
graphic art have been made by amateurs.
Is that sot
Amateur-Of course. II you don't be-
heve 10 ask any
Friend-Photographeri
Amataar-Any amateur-Tit-Bits
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15

A woman says that . man will invdgh
against the amount OF his tailor's bill, but
Will ask double the value Of his WORKOUT
suit fpom the old clothes woman
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15

The umssrence Of Jupiter at the equa
cor IL about $4,000 miles. which would
make bis volume shout LIZA times that OF
ear Earth,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15

On lower Broad way In New York in cor
ner plats land Is worth from 1880 to en-
900 Der front foot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
INCORPORATED 1894.
Mutual Assurance Society
OF XIRGINIA.
INCORPORATED 1894.

This wel-known institution. the old
est I'm the South. insures buildings against
FIRE AND LIGH1NING
on the most favorable terms by
Perpetual aud Annual Policies.
Losses equitably adjusted and promptly
paid This society, with us record OK
nearly one hundred years OF successful
operation. commends itself 10 all who
wish to combine perfect security Win
low rates OK premium.
DIRECTORS.
william II. Palmer,
William Il. Gray,
James w. Allison.
Thomas NJ. Rutherford,
Alfred T. Harris, Jr.
HERBERT A. CLAIBORNE.
Principal Agent
FRANK u. STEGER. Secretary.
THOMAS BOILING, JR. Asst Secy.
John BLAIR. Collector.
au3O-we.f r. su.3mo.
The herald., 1893-12-11
cursew Rings Every Night.

Like many of the old New England
towns. Newburyport, Mass, retains some
puritanical customs. Her announce
ments are made by crier in the streets,
and to strangers this crier is indeed q
curiosity. Now the ringing of the cur
few has been revived. This old custom
was continued here without interruption
till about 12 years ago, the city paying
the expense of ringing the o'clock bell
in two or more churches, but it became
q custom of the past.
Not again until Monday evening was
curfew sounded in this city. Then the
people residing in the vicinity of the Old
South church were somewhat startled to
hear the old bell ringing. On investiSa-
tion they ascertained that a prominent
member of the parish had obtained per-
mission from the church to have the bell
rung every night at 0 p M, he to en-
ploy man to carry out his DESIRES
Cor. New York World.
The herald., 1893-12-11
SAVED BY THE BABY.

The Crying of n Child Aroused the Father
and Saved the Family From Cremation.
A 22-month-old baby saved the lives of
six people early yesterday morning and
aroused the neighbors and saved the
property of her father from destruction
by fire. William Holdsworth and his
son have wheelwright and wagon
works at Fifteenth street and Fairmount
avenue. The second story of the factory
is occupied by William Holdsworth, Jr..
and his family. and in the third story
George Gaskin, his brother-in-law, and
Edna Klund have rooms.
AT o'clock in the morning Mr.. Holds
worth, Jr., was awakened by the cries of
his child, and smelling smoke he aroused
his wife. The child was swinging in a
hammock in the kitchen, and when Mr..
Holdsworth went into the room he found
flames eating up the woodwork.
The smoke was so thick that the fa-
ther found his child with difficulty. By
this time Mrs. Holdsworth had rushed
into the room, and wrapping the bed
clothing around the baby and an older
child tried to effect an escape. In her
haste she almost ran into the fire. Mr..
Holdsworth saw his wife's peril and
grabbed her before she was burned.
He groped his way down stairs, fol-
lowed by Mrs. Holdsworth and the chill
dren, and knocked on the door leading
from the shop to his fathers house, 1920
Paramount avenue. The occupants Of
the third floor had been awakened in the
meantime, and all were safe in Holds
worth, Sr.'s, house.
An officer Of the Ninth district saw the
blaze and turned in an alarm. In a
half hour the fire was under control.
Mr.. Holdsworth said last night that
when he heard the child crying and went
into the kitchen the flames were close to
the hammock where the infant had been
asleep. He was sound asleep himself,
and if the baby had not cried he is sure
that all in the house would have been
burned to death.-Philadelphia Press.
The herald., 1893-12-11
The CaraveIs to Winter at Chicago,

The Columbus caravels are to be al
lowed to winter in Chicago, and congress
is to settle the question of their final dis
position. Secretary Herbert received .
telegram from the trustees of the Colum-
bian museum of Chicago saying that
they intend to petition congress for leg
islation necessary for the transfer of the
caravels to that institution and asking
that the vessels remain in Chicago in the
meantime. Secretary Herbert replied
that If the trustees would make satisfac-
tory arrangements for the care of the
caravels during the winter he would al
low them to remain and await the result
of their petition.