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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
The Trolley for Pleasures Seekers.

"chmond has always stood by the troll
'sy ana insisted that II was capable OF no
sna OF good things. The possibilities OF
s'ee'''ehy are always called TO mind
when we See the word trolley" Mo-
snsfe else, we suppose. has the trolley
oesn more generally ''bsiiksd" than In
'n's cay Nevertheless. amongst the pos
s''''i''es OF the trolley we In Richmond
asvs mot yet included ''trollsy partieAs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

Hon. c. w. Russell, of West Virginia,
used to tell story of n constituent of
his. who. living near the Pennsylvania
line. and having had his horses taken
by force. his cows killed. his house
burned. and his wife and children turned
out of doors, complained bitterly to Mr.
Russell OF his hard fate, saying that it
was ridiculous" The Democratic defeat
of Tuesday last seems TO have been
ridiculous" in that sense.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
Don't Be Too " Previous"

The Baltimore Sun philosophers as fol-
lows:
1T Will not do for the Republicans 10
stretch the meaning of the election too
far. II cannot be made to stretch 10 1896.
The presidential election OF that year Will
not be affected ia the slightest degree by
that or this. except in 80 far as this years
popular reouke viii tend TO strengthen
ana sohdify the party In New York. A
thrashing does a party good sometimes,
ana IL - likely TO help the party In New
YORK. New York's position as Demo
s . State on distinctly DeWocratic
issues Is not Affected
mo Bun 10 right Any number of
unexpected things may happen between
now and 1876. when the Democrats will
have chance TO carry the whole country
as they did during Harrison's administra-
uon. The Sun rules out Hili as possible
nominee for President In 1856. but says
ne'hirg as 10 Cleveland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

= kind snd geniai disposition. and hsre.
whore she was reared and educated. was
loved ana esteemed BY ell Who knew her.
Tho Executive Committee Of the Hos.
pltai Board Of Directors met to-day ct
that institution. A large number OF &C.
counts contracted during last month
vere audited and ordered to b. paid. The
oommIttee visited the new dining-hali.
which IL In course Of erection, and exc
pressed themselves - much Dleassd with
the work.
The election here passed on quietly. and
the working Of the Walton election.law
gave great satisfaction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
Ninrkley--Ifoyp.
MRS. CAMPBELL klRBY'S FUNERAL.
Laid to Rest in Cedar Grove Cemetery
Meeting az IOsDital Directors

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, November -
Special THE remains OF Mrs. Campbell
Kirby who died In Norfolk Monday. ar
rived here yesterday and were taken 20
the home OF her mother. Mrs. Il. :.
Bryan, on the College Mill road. This
evening the funeral was conducted by
Rev Z. T. Warren. Of the Baptist church.
and w. F. Davis, Of the Methodist church,
and the remains were taken 10 Cedar
Grove Cemetery and inferred in the fam
lily section. Mrs. Kirby was formerly
Miss Maggie Bryan. Deceased was a
sweet and lovable character, possessed OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

II is worthy OF mention that the House
OF Representatives which has Just been
elected will, aided by the United States
Senate. count the vote for the next Presi-
dent. or else the House itself will elect
the next President each State casting
only one vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08

One hundred thousand majority in New
York is equal TO not more than 5000
majority In Virginia. However. We appre-
bend that this fact will afford but little
satisfaction TO the gallant Democrats Of
the Empire State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
AFINE RESIDENCE BURNED.
Tho Furniture Saved by the Heroic Efforts
sf Neighbors.

COLUMBIA, VA. November I-(Spe-
ciai.,-The fine dwelling of Mr.. Charles
willard caught accidentally on fire at
o'clock to-day and was entirely de-
stroyed. BY the heroic efforts OF both
white and colored citizens Of the town.
most of the furniture was saved, IN
Guiding a valuable plano. The buiidinS
was insured in the Virginia state lnsu-
rance Company for small amount MI.
Willard. who Is in delicate health. is
much Frustrated from exposure to the In
tense heat and excitement consequent
on his great loss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
Here are a lev ~-,.
prices OF linens.

Huck Towels. rafe '..r ...
best value.
open-N Worked Fr.n.. ...
Wer" GOOD Nl|..
SIS Ramask Dinner
h.-inch size, J. f,..f.
ing.
Handsome lianl.I-... ...
were S2.l2. now 81
FOR Csc.
tG9 Table Dam's.
Often theSe --.at r..
spring from combination.
stances in their rur,A. I.....
reduction. The g %. .-..
the prices are changed.
Take AStrachm Cages. ..
weeks ago faster t.la
could bring them at SIS. g.
here to-day, the most
fer SIS, all sizes.
Silk Plush CareS - S..,.,
might as well have t.,as
Ladies COl's-CUr
feet made, at $50, IF, .,
were $1,000. or any Prize .....
or any style, or any az.
Carpets are Se..rr .,s
Tapestry Brussels. from ...s.
were CSc. ~ 81.
Body Brussels. f.r ..t n Dr.. .-.
81 10 N.3N
Ingram CARPETS f.r 3. 4, . pod,
l2iac 20 zoe
Moquetts Carpets. N,. O. rr ..
81 TO SIS.
nattlngs. were - r, MO pa
10 2-Jc. u l-iac. 'tc.
Didn't Umbrellas SELVES. J
More for to-day.
S Close Folding Umbrellas f.f.
$50 Close-T0lling lmHfe |..t
Gee. Gloria Umbrellas &. l.
reduced 70 gJc
fl.45 silk Gloria Umbrellas &C.. ..
dozen other sorts
An achievement ~ t.e -
"The Encyclopedias i.t
complete, in 8 vo. yo.lua.4.
complete book for al. f4r ID
either-Sr.5o a volume tt...
two volumes out. O't.s a .
left tor all four, delivered
ready by the publisae's.
The HOuSecore D..
paytnaent 1ciU ogtr %.
day only 500 Qyg.
size cray EHameAei
Granite WORWaye Ic.
Pots for So cents caol,
regular Ualue ST.
THE COHEN co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
RICHMOND RAILWAY.
ELECTRIC COMPANY.

Main Office and Light Department
foot of Seventh street. Telephone 657.
City Division. Office Main and Vine
streets. Telephone ol4.
Union Division, office Twenty-ninth
and p streets. Telephone 6j6.
Manchester Office, Semmes avenue
Telephone 1921.
Arc and Inoandescent Lights and
Electric Power at reasonable rates.
Electric-Light Wiringa speciality.
Parties desiring Electric Lights or
Power by notifying the main office by
mail or telephone, will be waited upon
by representative Of the company.
tmh GOTH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
YIENNACLOlH

our popular seller. Handsome stripes
Just in. l2l4c. Good styles.
DARK PERCALES. &c. "A yard.
DOUBLE-FACED NsD WV
CLOTH. for ladies' wrappers or jack
cts.
PRIESTLEY'S BLACK DRESS GOODS.
The selections are very pretty. The
prices have been revised to suit the
times.
LADIES COLORED \ " ID BLACK
CLOTHS for suits or jackets. our
assortment covers all wants.
PLUSH CARRIAGE-ROBES.-An elegant
assortment Of Double Faced Plush
Carriage-Robes at $3.50. s., 81, s.. s..
81. $50, up to $3.50.
CASHMERE BLANKET ROBES.-Prices
$50. 81. $3.50. $. and 81.
BABY-CARRIAGE ROBES.-Prices $50
and $50
CHENILLE TABLE-COVERS-
A. Covers at CSC. worth Sc
6-i Covers at 9Sc. worth $50.
EMBROIDERED SKIRTING FLANNEL.
Cream Flannel. embroidered with
cream, 5oc. TO 81 yard; Colored
Flannel and Cream Flannel. embrold-
cred in colors. 81 yard.
CANTON FLANNEL
Unbleached. ) TO zoe. yard.
Bleached. S1-3 TO &c. a yard.
CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR
Ribbed Cotton Vests, for Csc.
Children's Wool Vests,
Sizes 16 to q
Prices 15c. 10 Soc
Childrens Australian Lamb Wool
Vests. Sizes 4
Prices Csc. 70c 75c. Sc. 95c
LADIES' JERSEY RIBBED COTTON
VESTS, 25c.
LADIES WOOL VESTS, 50. 75c., and 81.
NATURAL WOOL VESTS, 75c. to $50.
SCARLET WOOL VESTS. 81 to $50.
We mention but few Of the many de-
sirable styles and prices.
TOILET APER.-The use OF this is
highly recommended by physicians
Flat-5c. size or for 25c.
Flat-sc. size or for DC.
Rol-l0c size or 3 for 25c.
ROLLER-sKATES FOR CHILDREN,
3Sc. pair.
FUR BOAS. all fresh skins. 81 to -.
FEATHER BOAS. 81.
FUR MUFFS, in Coney. Astrachan Seal,
Gray Bear, French Seal. Opossum,
Water Mink. Cat Lynx Back, Hare
Seal. and Marten.
BROWN. AMERICAN. AND HARE
SEAL EDGING for trimming.
sKUNK-OPOsSUM EDGING.
JAPANESE WARE very cheap.
LEVY { DAVIS
The Proof Of the Value
OUR SHOES
Is IN THE WEARING.
Ladies' Shoes from 88c. 10 s.
Children's Shoes from 500. 10 g.
Boys Shoes from 75c. TO $50.
One trial 10 Ill We sak. After that
you are our regular cuslomes.
& DAVIS.
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Prices l5c. TO soc.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-01
UNDERWEAR
II ! Their Value
"a AT THE
4 Great Smash Sale
SssI1,'eSfTai i 70

bats that are usually killing else
where. such a. dobSon cor crawfSh.
These bats Lake keuka black bass
Will rarely notice, and ne y not partial
10 young frogs The best bait Cor bass
In this water Is a little minnow, which
Is caught in n creek that flows into the
lake. II : called the st-eaked side
The minnows natural IT, .he lake
sinners and other kind-are iudifcs-
emily taken by the bass. During the
day the angler drifts slowly IN his boat
along the shores The fishing i done
II comparatively htllow water. along
the outer edges Of the thicl, growths of
submerged water weeds. If any sink
er Is used il i n very light one. The
minncw must be always lively. ar the
day-feeding bass will not come near II.
At night the fishing is done in m
entirely different manner Then the
fisherman seeks water that i thirty ar
forty feet deep. Instead Of a Siige
hook. he uses \ gang Of eight OF ten
tied IN pairs an inch-apart. The hooks
are but little larger than ordinary
trout ty hooils. Until las; season The
lure used was either a dead lake sinner
or little brilliant fish known a. the
saw belly, or a piece of fSt pork cut in
narrow strap and wound temp;ingiv
about the gang Of hooks Last season
some one made the discovery that the
bass, as IL te-keep up and add to- their
reputation Tor capriciousness. would
take black ily At night with especial
avidity. The fly that seemS 20 be th,
most killing is a big fuzzy thing, a.
long as a caterpillar. and with very
few feathers on it. This i tied on a
large. crooked hook with long
shank. According 70 local angler If
Of much observation, this quecr-loolS-
ing lure resembles closely AN insect
that abonnds az this time Of year ON
the weeds that grow on the bottom 81
the lake. and upon which the bass
spend the night iii feeding
II the fisherman uses the gang y
hooks and a sinner. saw belly or piece
OF pork. the bait is so attached 10 the
gang that when 81 is trolled through
the water IL will whirl The leader
used is six feet long When il is fa>-
tened 10 the line another line. two or
three feet long is tied. To the other
end of this is attached a lead-siukcr ~
about four ounces in weight This is
let TO the bottom The gang and Is
alluring bait play on the water above
the bottom the length OF the sinker
line This rig is used NJ the end 81 a
hundred feet of line The boat drifts,
or il rowed very slowly.
If the fy IS used; IL Is sunk 20 tho
bottom in the same way, three flies he
ing used as the leader, two feet apart
Bottom fishing with flies is new art
in the Lake hcuiss waters. and is prac-
tised with good success in the day-tifne
a. well as az night. This gang rig
never takes bass except at night y.
Y. sun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-01

low. The squirrel took 10 the trees
again, and the desperate birds cased it
from one. end of the orchard 20 the
other, and back. when it sought shell
ter in the thick foliage Of a balSam.
The robins thumped IL so hard that
il sprang into a second-story window,
but the nimble fellow made q mistake
in doing so. for a dozen fierce red
breasts sailed in after II. and when
Mrs. Cross went upstairs - see where
the squirrel had gone o.. She found
that the determined birds had peclled
and clawed il until it could scarcely
crawl.
The pugnacious robins went sGuall-
out of the widow. and the injured
squirrel fell helpless, 10 the foo- when
il attempted TO leap - the window sill
One Of it. ewes had been put out and in
a few minutes The little creature died
from the wounds the birds had inflicted
on IL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-01
SEE II DONE OVER
The Chatsworth CHI Wreck Re-
enacted in Spectral Form.
Farmers Claim They Behold a Ghostly
Excursion Train Go to sp!inters at
the Burning Eridge-Spook
OF Live Chicago Man.

A little circle of Peoria men were
standing in the union depot at Peoria,
Ill, watching a stream of passengers
file through the gates en- route to a
Niagara falls excursion train that was
almost ready to depart.
Strange. isn't it," spoke one of the
party, that it was August IA, some six
years ago. if l remember Alright, that
the awful Chatsworth disaster occurred
on the Toledo, Peoria & Western to an
excursion train bound for Niagara
falls?"
Yes" replied another of the group,
that was 4 terrible disaster and a
great loss to the road. The pluckv
Toledo, Peoria & Western paid all the
losses. however, and you can rest as
sured that it will never have another
wreck like it, nor half as bad, for that
matter"
Did you ever hear of the ghost Of
the Chatsworth wreck?" asked third
member of the party.
No, neither have you" replied ono
or more quickly.
"Well, can't say that 1 have ever
seen the ghost, or rather the ghostly
apparition, but l have talked with
those who claim to have seen it. They
have evidently seen something mys-
terious, or else are bald fanatics on the
subject of spiritualism."
We'll, let's have the yarn" said one
Of the boys
You see, don't go cent on spoolls
and spirits" answered the young fell
low who had introduced the subject.
Il really am halfway inclined to be-
Geve that the story as told to me is the
creature of superstitious imagination,
but l viii give You the tale. l am
dead against making light of anything
50 terrible as was the Chatsworth dis
aster. But, then, here goes! You see,
1t was thought for a long time that
some villain had fired the little wooden
bridge at the foot OF the grade between
'Chatsworth and Piper City. The Sec
ton boss was arrested and finally
turned loose, and others were sus-
pected- Now some of the residents Of
that country claim to see the ghost OF
that wreck the night of each recurring
anniversary of the disaster. They say
the wreck occurred between IL and II
o'clock that night. 1t is averred that
at $50 or 10 o'clock the night of August
ii ever since that disaster a sheeted
form can be seen stealing along down
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-01
H,r,n Re yI.orna. Oh.

a happy and vigorous old LADY v-hen
asked the secret q her eigaty-.hree
years Of health and enjoyment. said.
-. never allow myself - fret over
things ! can not help take . zap,
and sometimes two ~ them every day.
! 20 not carry nv washing. ironing.
dressmakinC or baking - bed with
ne. And I try % oil 81 the friction
cut 81 my busy life oy a. imp io.t De-
lief that there = a brain and heart.
% this great universe sot that ~
trust them both. st Lo1ls Republic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-01
RAT VERSUS SNAKE
A Strange Battle Between Rats
and a Serpent.
Remarkable Contest Witnessed in the
Rooms of a san Francisco Bachelor
His Snskeship vanquished
IN Short Order.

Il IS not unpleasant TO have the rats
II you can keep them under control.
There is young man by the name OF
Charles Quincy Brown living on Bush
street il San Francisco. who has about
fifty of the rascals who recognize him
and accept his general style of hand
ling them as ell right.
You Will see said Mr. Brown,
walking over TO n three-storied cage
against the wall. that these rats know
NE as well Is anybody. and also that I
control them by the simple motion of
my hand" He opened a small door in
the side of the lower cage and in an in
slant some Is or 20 black. quiverirg.
sensitive noses were thrust into the APP
erture. Tiny black feet rested on the
edge. and presently the whole rabble
climbed out. ran up his arm md began
a game of tag around his coat collar.
Plaintive little squeal1s could be heard
occasionally as they got more bolster
Gus and inquisitive.
Il have gopher snake out there in
4 box and I've got n mind TO see how
they will handle him. Wait minute. -
and Mr. Brown left the shop. returning
shortly with a snake some three feet
long and nearly an inch in diameter.
He got all the largest rats upon the
bench again and clearinga space about
six feet square. around which were
piled instructions of various kinds, he
dropped the serpent in the center.
It raised its head. glared around for
an instant, coiled and was ready TO
fight.
The rats sat upon their launches and
became perfectly rigid. There We're
six on one side and nine on the other
Like a flash Brigham Young bounded
at the snakes throat. but the agile
creature dropped its head and the rat
passed over to the other side. Immedi-
ately following came two more rats.
one of them sinking his long. sharp
teeth in the snakes side, and the other
missed its head again.
The reptile changed its position and
recoiled. but before it had firmly set
tied Topsy crouched for a spring.
Some six inches away the snake drew
back its head and poised to strike. Its
red forked tongue flashed like fire, and
the small black eyes blazed and
snapped. All hands seemed to be play
ing for an opening, when from the
ranks broke four big rats and flew at
the serpent's throat in quick success
sion.
The trembling head darted for Topsy
at the first blow, but she bounded
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-01

of the curbing, until finally he lowered
himself within few feet Of the man.
kissing in threatening manner. and
seeming ready at every moment To
spring at full length upon his victim.
Recovering himself in a moment Of
dire emergency, calculating closely be-
tween life and death, Mr.. White called
Justify TO the men above 70 lower the
bucket that he might be drawn to the
top before the snake made up his mind
about what he would do. having il ev-
identity IN mind 20 swoop down upon
him.
But his hope Of escape by means Of
the bucket fell several degrees when
ii flashed into his mind that even if he
got into the bucket before the snake
plunged down on him the danger would
not be over, for the reptile was SO in
furiated that II wsuld strike him rs ne
passed up 20 the top.
At this .juncture Of his distress the
bucket could be seen coming down
ward. When it got opposite the snake
he struck at il with u venom that all
but paralyzed the man with increased
fear, but. nerving himself 20 the effort,
he jumped in the bucket when it
reached him and called 70 the man at
the helm TO snatch him up with q jerk. +"
This was probably all that saved Mr.
Whites life. Several strong men laid
hands to the windlass. and al the given
signal from the friend in distress
brought him up with such suddenneSs
that it completely defeated ms snake
ships designs and caused his strike 70
fall several feet below the mark Of the
rapidly ascending man. The snake
thrust himself out with such force that
he dislodged himself from the curbing
II IL. 1.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-01

the track until the bridge is reached.
Suddenly a white mist or cloud arises
from the bridge. 1t does not resemble
fire in any sense, and for that reason
railroad men, as claimed, have never
seen the apparition. But it is said that
at IL o'clock a special train dashes
down the track, is wrecked by the
burned bridge and that the sights and
scenes and awful cries of that horrid
night are reenacted. One man claims
to have ran TO the spot, but saw moth
ing. He says, however, that he was
drenched to the skin by heavy mist
that seemed 60 hang over that spot"
"A very likely story, indeed" replied
one OF the group, and yarn don't
believe"
We'll. replied the narrator, II don't
believe it, either. Railroad men say it
is d foolish lie; that nothing ever APP
pears on that part of the track Iguess
it's creature of the imagination, yet it
comes pretty straight"
Il suppose you have all heard of
VIII Floreth'S adventure some years
ago. No? Well, here il is" said an
other of the group. "Floreth used to
travel for Day Bros. & Co. Peoria. He is
now with Carson, Prize, Scott 81 Co,
Chicago. Floreth left Chicago one Sun
day night in the Peoria sleeper Soon
after leaving Forrest Floreth got up in
his sleep and night clothes and stepped
off the train. He awol,e in cornfeld
and found himself clad only in night
robe. He nearly froze before he found
a farmhouse. Flo~eth escaped with
only two slight bruises, 1t was won
derful case Of sOranambulism. And
now they say that Floreth's ghost
haunts that cornfeld and can be seen
walking about in il on certain nights
of the year. It's funny, isn't il that 4
live man can have a ghost? ! saw Flo
re:h the other day. and he was about
rs healthy a man as | ever gazed
upon. Queer about this spook bust
ness. ch?'
And the little group o. men laughed
and moved of toward q nearby res
tauraut.