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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Steamer AIlephnnY Sunk.

NEWCASTLE. DEL, October l.
Steamer Allegheny British. from Phil
adelphia, for Skaatvig. was sunk off Ship
John in the Delaware Bay this morning
through collision with the tank steamer
Caucase (Belgian). from Calais, for
Philadelphia The Caucase has a large
hole in her bow. and her stem is nearly
all gone. She passed on up to the city.
The crew of the Allegheny We're taken
Off by the tug Pioneer. and brought to
the city. The sunken wreck Is in posi-
ton dangerous to shipping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
4 CAMPAIGN CANARO.
Alleged Omission of Cleveland Letters
frsm Democratic IIand-B Book.

HASHlNGTON, y. c., october l.
N-a Senator Faulkner. chairman or
.mocatic Congressional Commit
. H-s shown the article charging the
."rfI,e with expurgating the letters
President Cleveland from the cam
-t..E. he said: "Our Republican
fhnk they can make some poliu-
.llf.l rom the statement that the
,t President Cleveland TO Chair
Wilson and Mr. Catchngs have
omitted from the campaign-book
h.I ty this committee. II is only
.tF in order 10 remove any ques-
Doubt that may ise by reason
political cnort OF our opponents
'.'. that the omission occurred IN
'r,y copies ~ the entire first ell
Ht.ufh an error OF the printer IN
r'e book. All the others con-
those letters. and the second
..r Which is now coming In, ana
N.. printed from the same plates, con-
'. thcm also"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

PLNTTSBURG, n. Y. October 1.-THE
Mirror-I.ake House, at Lake Placid. was
totally destroyed by fire at midnight.
A strong wind was blowing and all efforts
to save anything proved unayallng. The
house had closed it's doors Il few days
ago. after the most successful season in
its history. The proprietor, c. IL. Martin.
and other help were still at the house.
Loss. upwards of $4,000. only partly COW
cred by insurance. Cause OF the fire un-
KNOWN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
-Four PERSON.. Rmrned.

KENOSHA, WIS, October Flour
persons were roasted alive and two others
badly burned at the farm residence OF b..
B. Pierce, in the town Of WilmOt, near
the State line. Saturday evening. Mr..
Pierce's family consisted OF his wife,
three sons, aged q. -, and "a years, and
a daughter. aged IS. All slept upstairs.
One OF the young men first noticed the
fire. and leaped down stairs. He then
returned to roUse the others Of the fam
.ly, but perished with his brothers and
sister The father and mother escaped
with severe burns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Naval Notes and Orders.

WASHINGTON. u. c.. october 1.-The
Montgomery let Norfolk for Bal
to-day. The Chicago arrived AT
mpton on Saturday and the Monte
80 \cw Nhatsam on Saturday
mmaudcr j. @. Greene has been or
90 ordnance instruction at the
'.' a.afion nayy-yard; Lieutenant j. {.
'.te from the Intelligence office 70 Mare
'i as assistant ordnance Inspector.
following named officers have been
''1 20 Newport for torpedo instruc-
Lrs.rns 4. NJ. Breher and VI. T..
A.' M,utenants H. G. Poundstone, j.
'' caldwell. and ]. o. Nicolson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
FIRST ARREST.
Attend to this at Once.

Those readers of the Dispatch who
would avail themselves OF our special offer
for art folios at five cents per number
should DO SO at once. We will continue
this tempting offer for a short while
only. Remember you can get Sights and
Scenes of the World. Famous Paintings.
or Glimpses Of America for five cents per
number at the Dispatch counter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
An Jniurious "Rush,"

COLUMBUS, O.. october 1.-The mem-
bers OF the sophomore and freshmen
classes OF Wittenberg College. Springfield.
O., engaged In fierce class rush" to-
day, and dozen OF them are severely
injured Some are In a dangerous condi-
tion. The fight occurred in the dormi-
tory building. One OF the students was
knocked senseless, and 1t was thought for
n time that he was dead. Alarm over
his condition really brought the matter
to an end. Members of the classes who
took part In the rush are famous for
their fighting qualities. and some faces
will carry the marks Of their fingers for
several days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
SUCAR-REFlNERY CLOSED.
The Action Due to the Overstocked Condi-
ton of the Market.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 1.-The
Sugar Trust to-day closed the Spreckles
Sugar Refinery, in this city. The trusts
Franklin refinery is now running on half
time, but Is only turning out soft grades.
the supply OF which Is not at present
excessive. McCahan's refinery. which Is
Independent of the trust. will robably
shut down tomorrow or Wednesday.
This cessation Is due to the oyerstocked
condition Of the market. and operations
will not be resumed until the sugar at
present on hand is disposed Of
1t Is reported here that the Havemeyer
Elder Refinery. In New York. and the
plant operated by the trust In Boston
are about to shut down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
wilhelm and France.

PARIS. october 1.-The Gaulois to-day
says Emperor william recently received
a Frenchman passing through Berlin and
said 10 him: II shall meet you again at
the paris Exhibition of 1900" The
Ersrcbman was surprised, and the EN-
nsror thereupon said: Il know French
character. Once more I say shall go to
the exhibition. / know what i nave TO
do I'm order TO carry out my intehtion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
.Iulpe Rlodpeft Oyerruled.

CHICAGO. ILL. october 1.-The United
States Court of Appeals to-day reversed
Judge Blodgett's decision in the suit of
West VS.. Huiskamp, for possession OF
the Chicago Times property. and referred
the litigation 10 d master in chancery for
settlement. Judge Blodgett's decision IA
xOred Huiskamp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Nall. Shut Down.

CLEVELAND, O., October 1.-The
Backs Wlre-Nan Company, Of this city.
the largest Of the kind in the world. has
closed down for an indefinite period. II is
said that the plant may be closed perma-
nently, owing to a combination with east
ern manufacturers. On account Of the
business depression during the past year
the plant has been run to only a limited
extent, and not to exceed 2Do men will be
thrown out of employment by the shut
down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Rank Eails To Omen.

WASHINGTON. October 1.-The Ma
tional Bank of Fayetteville On. " failed
to open its doors for business this morn
ing. The bank had a capital Of sO.oo,
"A surplus-fund of $500, owed depositors
S36.OC0, and had outstanding loans and
discounts to the amount OF ses.ooo. 1t is
intimated that the banks suspension was
caused by shortage in the cashiers ac-
counts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
ARMY Officer Arrested.

RAWLINS, WYO.. october l.-Captain
=. p. Ray, United States army acting
Indian agent, Shoshone agency, has been
arrested. The warrant charges wiful
mlsbranding OF live stock with the intent
thereby to steal the cattle and prevent
their Identification. The crime Is alleged
10 have been committed September 9TH.
Charles Blondeie. a former cowboy, Is
charged with being an accessory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Hanged by vigilantpa.

MARION, KY. october berry Rich,
farmer who lived in the northern part
of this county. was hanged by vigilantes
about 4 o'clock this morning. Rich and
William Goode. another farmer, had been
charged with burning barns and stealing
stock and other property. They were also
suspected mOonshiners. Goode lisap-
peared some time ago, and Is supposed
TO have left the country. This morning
Rich was called to his door by a number
of men. who told him Goode wanted to
see him. He was then hanged. Ills son
found his body next morning dangling
to tree I'm the forest adjacent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
A Fischer Piano Cheap

Several days since a full-sise Rosewood
Upright was left at our store for sale.
The customer says 1t must be sold. 1t Is
a bargain, and can be bought on easy
terms, provided good cash payment
Is made The piano will be guaranteed.
MANLY B. RAMOS & CO.,
Main street, next to corner or Ninth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
The WheelOck Piann.

The greatest American Plano made
over LOO in use in Virginia by musicians
teachers, schools, and artists. Every.
body likes them. Wonderful tone. beau
tiful cases. and stands in tune, and Is the
most durable Piano made. Sold only by
Hume Minor Company. 600 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

your idle money in paid-up stock OF the
United Banking and Building Company.
1t costs you only $50 per share. on which
a cash dividend OF 6 per cent per annum
is paid. and at maturity you can draw slO0
per share. For further Information apply
at the office of the company. s2I east Mair
CT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Moopsbiners. Male and Female.

ASHLAND. KY. october This after
noon United States Marshal Greer and
his deputies left for Louisville with lo6
moonshiners just from the upper Big
Sandy District The party Is made up
OF women. boys, and men, some OF the
latter typical desperadoes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
ImpriHOned for Ducllinc.

BERLIN. October l.-Baron Kiderlin-
Wachter the recently appointed Prussian
representative at Hamburg, and Herr
Polstorff. editor Of the Klarderdatsch,
were to-day sentenced to four-months'
IMPRISONMENT each In fortress for
having engaged in duel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
The w. q. A. Music Class,

The class in vocal music taught by
Mrs. May Tally at the Woman's Chris
tian Association rooms will begin this
evening at o'clock. Ladies and gentle
men who wish to join Will find 1t de-
sIrable 10 attend these early lessons. as
much OF the musical technique Will re-
celye special attention In them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
TORNADO IN KANSAS.
""i"age Great-seyersi People Injured
Telegraph Wires Down.

WICHITA. KAN. october IA tor
-~-' struck the northern part OF the city
adj ~ o'clock this evening and tore pro-
"''@ IN all directions. Several people
'r injured. but 80 far as known no IA
.'"ues occurred. The wind came from the
west accompanied by a herce rain.
sI1. dipping down At Wichita and Tenth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Nebraskan Commits Suicide.

MONTGOMERY. ALA. October LA
special to the Advertiser from Florina.
Ala, says: Luke Lavender. claiming his
homo to have been Broken Bow, Neb..
committed suicide to-day by shooting him
self with a shotgun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
sUCAR-TRUST INDICTMENTS.
Ha,cmeycr TO Answer for Refusing 10
Answer Senate Questions.

INN me fc' 10 Ah-N'i ~
Answer Senate Questions.
WtSHINGTON. october The grand
..-. 10 . o'clock to-day brought in IN
.,u.-ts against Henry O. HaVemeyer
..i John T.. Searles. Of the Sugar Trust
..I Allan L. Seymour, Of the stock-broke-
-.. a-m u Seymour d Young. for re-
..... O., answer questions put to them by
,.. Senate Susar-Trust Investigating
O.. .-...t tt.@.
r-e Grand jury also brought in an
. .t,a.nt AGAINST Mr.. Mccartney. Of the
.-r ut Carson * Mccartney. this last
l.4..,r being merely TO perfect a pre-
y..s report. All Of the cases will come
.. Dr argument on dcmurrers October
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

II you have Rheumatism, Gout. Neu-
ralgia, Lumbago. Sprains, Swellings
Bruises, Bites. Stlngs. Burns, Scaids.
Group, Sore Throat, or any ailment for
which Il liniment Is used and want
quick relief. the Oil of JOY will do it
every time. Price 25 cents. Ask your
druggist for it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

WASHINGTON. October 1.-Commander
George j. Train has been designated by
Secretary Herbert to take charge OF the
naval exhibit at the Atlanta Exposition
ueyt year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Tobacco, Tobacco, Tobacco,

but the best tobacco Is "Yarbrough's Mild
Burley." II you are not chewing IL, you
are missing great iuxury-take one
chew. you will want another. IL you chew
It one week you Will have no other. II
does not make you nerUous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

BRUSSELS. october 1.-The Socialists
of this city to-day attempted to hold an
anti-military demonstration. They were
ordered to dispense by the police, but no
attention was paid to the order. The po-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

lice then used force to enforce their order,
with the result that free fight ensued,
during which several Of the riotous Social
lists were injured. A number Of the ring
leaders were arrested. The scene OF the
fighting was the Place de In Chapeiie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
.NESE ARMY LANDED.

LONDON. october 1.-The Times will
print a dispatch from Shanghai to-mor-
row stating that 5000 Japanese troops
have been landed on the ShanTung coast
between the Yellow river and Tien-Tsin
A large deputatlon Of Chinese residents
of Tien-Tsin. headed by the magistrate
of that place, have publicly thanked Colo
mel Won Hannecken for his services in the
La tile at Yalu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

Cards, Bnl-Heads. Statements. Letter.
Heads. Note-Heads, Circulars. Handbills.
Dodgers. &C.. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. WIN give you
good work at same prices you pay fer
inferior work. Send us your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction In every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

Wedding Bouquets Plant Decorations,
Fine Roses, Cut-Flowers, Palms, and
Ferns. The largest stock In this city. at
w. a. HAMMOND'S.
i1 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

Parties desiring privileges on Exposi-
tion-Grounds during the approaching Ex-
position will apply to l.. l.. Belts, Privi-
lege-Holder, Hotel Clifford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Hat-Factory Destroyed.

NEW YORK, October 1.-The factory
of Jones & Naumberg, hatters, 80 to 5l4
west Thirty-fourth street was burned
early this morning. Loss. $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

PARIS. October 1.-The Debats has a
dispatch from San Domingo stating that
half that town was destroyed by the re-
cent cYclOne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

Old papers for sale at the Dispatch
Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

Parties desiring privileges on Exposi-
tlon-G Grounds during the approaching Ex-
position will apply to l.. l.. Belts, Priyi-
lege-Holder, Hotel Clifford
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Work ON Panama Canal.

COLON. october i.-Work on a limited
scale has been resumed on the Panama
canal. The resumption OF work was
marked by no evidences OF enthusiasm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
CHARGED With Thsft.

NASHVILLE, TENN. October IL
Charles o. Hardin. Charlton Elrod.
Charles Taylor. and James Morris. the
hst-nsmsd celorsd. were arraignsd In tho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
THE STORM IN CUBA.

Not So Severe as Was NJ First Neporteu-
No Loss of Life.
NEW YORK. October 1.-The steamer
Seguranca, from Havana. which arrived
to-day, brings the news that the recent
storm which passed over the island was
not as severe as was previously re-
ported The wind-storm was accompanied
by a heavy rain Considerable damage
was done to the plantations and numerous
trees were uprooted. but no loss OF life Is
rgporfal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her Cas:oris.
When she was Child, she cried for Cas.oria.
When she became Miss, She clung to Castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them CsstoriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

Read Temple. Pemberton. Cordes &
Co.'S advertisement in this mornings
paper iu reference to Silks. ,..h4.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
HIVE Several Raryains

in secondhand Upright Pianos, used about
one year. K. II. LEE.
SQ5 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Pianos for Schools.

have just the Piano for this purpose.
at low prices. X. II. LEE.
500 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
JEROME PARK.

y ~f~- - ~--'
2.2l il.
JEROME PARK.
RACE-TRACK. JEROME PARK, n. Y.
October The weather was perfect here
to-day for racing purposes and the track
I'm good condition. but the attendance was
very light. There was another walk-oVer
in the second race. in which Sir walter
Ic0nawell and Count Tenor were named
To start at mile. Tho owners of the
two latter did not think they had
chance to beat the Oneck stables repre-
sentative. 50 withdrew them. The feature
OF the card was the race for the city
Stakes. in which Live Oak, Judge Nor
row, and Lochnyar Were the only start
ers. the former being a ] TO favorite-
The event was captured by the faVof1te In
a canter by length.
First race-five furlongs-Applause dlS'
Doggctt. to- lO won. Owlet second.
Campania thifd. Time, l.02 Ia.
Second race-one mile--Sir Walter G20,
Doegetu walked over.
Third race-City Stakes, one mile and q
furlong oak Ca Griffin. To p won,
Judge Morrow second, Lochinvar third.
Time, 200 u.
Fourth race-four furlongs-Fannie y.
dco Griffin, to j. won. Pretense second
Mohawk third. Time, 40 IL
Fifth race-four fuEOngs-Milton T. Ow
Rcif. ~ to - won. Samaritan second,
Lang,lon third. Time. 40 IL.
Sixth race-six furlongs- Governor Shee-
han UB. H. Tribe. 3 10 u won. Halton
second, Trincuto third. Time, III.
Seventh race-Ttan Course-Will Elliott
G02. J.. Tribe. to . won, Copyright se-
coud, Governor Fifer third. Time, %.
RECORDS BROKEN.
ROANOKE. VA, October 1.-The races
postponed from last week on account Of
rain were run to-day Weather perfect;
track fast; attendance, 7O). In the third
race. FIRST heat. Friday. Jr. clearly out
footed Buster in the heat and broke
three reOords-the track record, the
Southwest Virginia record. and hls own
time 2.2S 1-2. He was slowed up in the
stretch. otherwise 1t Is believed he would
have made q record Of 2:27. or better.
First race-trotting. 2:40 class, mile
heats. two in three-Nee Bang (Clyne)'
/. !: Reckoner Cannon, 2. ?. Time,
2.io IA, 2:39 ii.
Second race-running. half-mile heats,
two in three-Glengarry, l, l (won by
heads in each heats: Duke Of Kent,
2 .: Annie v, 5. s. Time, 81. 81 3-4.
Third race-free-for-all. trot and pace,
mile heats-Buster Gardner. 2, l, !, /;
Friday, Jr Glyne). l, ,. ?, >. Time,
2:e9 IL, 2.39. 2:40 2:53. G'riday Jr., pulled
q shoe in the fourth heat)
Fourth race-2.55 trot. mile heats, three
in five-Omnia (Clyne), l, !. /; Side Shot
Cannon, ., ., .; Kanawha Boy &C.. +.
Dyer. 8. 8. 8; Tazewell Wilkes (Cush-
ing). (. D. a.. Ida &C.. Dyer, .. ., dis
tanced. Time. 2:i3 1-2 2:i2 - 2:B.
Fifth race-running, hve-eighths-of-a-
mile dash-Old Pugh won. Harold Buch-
anan second Enoch Arden third. Time
! .06 81. (WOn by nose oHIy 'hiee
startcrs)
sixth race-colts, trottng, mile dash
Alma y. won easily, Iaboretta second,
Richard Croker third. Time. 3:l5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
THE STORM 'FERRIFIC.
THE. RACE COURSE.
Ealtinore's Pimlico Meeting to Begin To-
Dny-An Attractive Programme.

BALTIMORE. october 1.-The fall meet
ing Of the Gentlemen's Driving Club
ended to-day with the unfinished 2.95
trottirg contest postponed from Saturday.
Nellie u. took two heats and the race.
The fan meeting Of the Pimlico Driving
Club VIII begin tomorrow. The free
for-al pace. in which Mascot, Paul,
Tempest. Clay Hontas Black Dick. and
Maud j. will start, will attract a great
crowd 10 the track tomorrow.
2:25 trotting-purse 500 diminished. after
four heats)-Nelie D., g. /. 5. 3. /, l;
Charlie H.. 1. G. 2. l. ?. 2; Alice Berllew,
/. e. 3 4. 3. g.. Louis Victor, Belle Trux-
ton. Charlie e., Bradstreet, Loafer. and
Myrtle Twig. in order named. Time,
2.22 Il. Do l.. 2.2i, 2:23 IL, 2:2i IL,
IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Sunday Excursions ON Jamcs-River Divi'
sion Chesapeake and Ohio.

Sunday excursion tickets on James
River Division Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way will be discontinued after October
7th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02
Standard pfanoS

at very low prices. r. Il. LEE,
Successor to Ryland Il Lee,
sos Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-02

OLD papers for sale ss 80 . nundrsd at
pIsPATCH oo,eA A.-aa-
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-07-07
too severe for the offense OF pun ping
bicycle over the pavement

CHICAGO TINES: Chicago" OBJ
serves the Cleaveland Leader In an
unaccountable truculent article on
the population or the largest two
cities In America, sis not I'm New
York's class at all. In fact, the
boastful Illinois city. put to a fair
test was smaller at the time OF the
last census than Philadelphia, and
hardly as large as Boston" Boast
ful!'-there you 60 again, with the
revival OF that foolish, wicked old
charge against the shyest OF Ameri.
can cities. Bless your silly old West
ern Reserve heart! Chicago never
boasts OF anything except Of her
modesty. For all you ever hear a
Chicagoan say this town may he no
larger than CleveIand-and not half
so dirty.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-07-07
An Honor Withheld.

The great yearly military man.
u uvres in the countries OF Europe
give rise To an annual harvest OF an
e dOtes One which was told OF the
young German Kaiser was widely
circulated last year.
While reviewing the troops at
Strassburg he was struck by the
martial bearing OF veteran. He
noticed with surprise that the
medal commemOratiOn of service in
the fran o-Prussan war was absent
from his breast, and that he wore
only what appeared to be carnation
in his buttonhole. The Kaiser had
the soldier summoned and interrO.
gated him:
Where and with whom did you
serve?"
with the Emperor Napoleon, "
was the calm reply.
The Kaiser was disconnected for a
moment He looked at the carna.
tion and recognized the ribbon Of the
Legion of Honor: then he recovered
himself.
"Ah," he said, smiling, that is
the one decoration l have thus far
been unable to obtain"
He Is another story, quite toe
full OF human nature to admit a
doubt OF its authenticity.
The Mayor OF small Italian com.
mune had to receive the King OF
italy, who, with his accustomed
kindliness, pressed his hand like an
old friend Totally overcome with
pride and emotion at this honor, the
poor man lost not only his head but
his tongue altogether, and stammer'
ingly exclaimed:
Now that i have seen your Maj
esty you can die content"
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-07-07
Subdivision OF Labor.

alHow unified many Southern slaves
were to earn their own living after
is comically illustrated
by a story printed in the Southern
Bivouac 1t was related by lady
living In a village To whom two negro
gi Is. eighteen aud twenty years old,
applied for work. They had formed
part OF the establishment OF large
plantato on. Il,
"Can YOU cook?" asked the lady OF
one OF them.
"No'm, we amt never been cook
none. Phil allus cook"
Can you wash"
Nom, we amt been wash none,
neither Aunt Sally, she wash"
'San you clean house, them"
Nom; least we Amt never been
clean none"
The lady asked question after ques-
tions, with like negative results
WELL" she said at last what have
you been accustomed TO do;"
Lucinda's dusky face frightened.
"Suky. here. she hunt for massa's
specs, an keep de flies Of ole miss!