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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02
PL4IT ON kHHC CRSI.
He Thinks the Keforrner Has Had His
Head Turned.

WfLKESBARRE. PA. Ian. f-E,x-
United States Senator Thomas G. Platt.
of New York, who is here visiting rela-
tives, in an interview with a reporter last
night discussed the Rev. DR.. Parkhurst
and his methods without reserve.
II opposed DR.. Parkhurst." said he
"because / did not think his methods
practical, and because / looked upon his
schemes as being visionary. His idea of
a one-headed police force is simply alb
surd and would put In the hands OF the
man at the head OF that department
power that he might use 10 the great dis
advantage of the force. His intentions
are sincere bat they are visionary. and
therefore of no use. He has done "a great
deal of good. OF course, but | believe his
head is swollen by the fattery OF the
New York newspapers. His Ideas regard
ing the suppression of crime are no longer
suggestions, but orders lie is continu-
ally saying must and TO this practical
men rot only take exception. but they
criticize II harshiy.
Referring TO the resignation OF Super
intendent Byrnes, Mr.. Platt said: II DO
not believe Mayor Strong will accept il.
Byrnes is TOO valuable a man to lose. and
when the department is reorganzed he
will be az the head OF il, / think" Mr..
Platt refused 10 discuss the recent attacks
upon him by a Republican paper in New
Work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-02

Secretaries Gresham, Carlisle, Lamont,
Acknowledgement Olney Postmaster-Gen-
erai Bisseii, Secretaries Herbert, Hoke
smith and Morton led the procession past
fhe President, Secretary Gresham remain
ing 10 assist In announcing the names OF
the diplomats, aided by Assistant Secre-
taries UhI, Rockhil and Adee.
There were over one hundred members
of the diplomatic corps present In the
SuIl court dress OF their respective coun-
dries. They stayed only long enough 10
rsy proper respect 10 the Chief Executive.
and then departed for diplomatic
breakfast with Secretary OF state Gres-
ham. O., ..s
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
LOST IN A GALE.



Crew Of Eighteen Men Cues Down with
nl-Fated Vessel
SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 23.-Capt. Hig-
gins, of the steamer Excelsior, which
arrived Wednesday direct from st.
Michaels and Unalaska, brings news of
the wreck Of the sealing schooner
Walter Earle, of Victoria.
The Earle was capsized on or about
April IA during a terrific gale off Ko-
diac island and though a number Of
craft and steamers were reported to
have gone in search of her, none of
them found her until the Cutting ran
across her drifting with the swells
and tides.
Not until the wreck was towed into
Kodiak and she was righted did the
full story of the catastrophe break on
the finders. In the forecastle were
found the corpses of eleven Indian sail
ors, unacceptable. They were re-
moved ashore and inferred on the
island. No white mans remains were
found in the vessel, and the story of
the struggle and drowning of Capt
Louis Magneson. her skipper and
seven or eight other white men, will
never be told. They occupied the
cabin and are believed to have been
swept from the deck of the schooner
and drowned in the gale while the
Indian sailors were huddled helplessly
in the forecastle until she went over.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
The Teeth OF Elephants.

'Whoever has looked inside an ele.
plants mouth has seen a strange
sight" said an elephant trainer ''Ele.
plants have no front teeth, and they
never eat flesh or any food that re.
quires tearing apart. Eight teeth are
all they have, two above and below on
each side. huge yellow molars as wide
as a mans hand and a couple of inches
thick. Over these hay Or fodder is
shifted by the queerest, ugliest tongue
in the whole animal kingdom. tongue
that is literally hung at both ends,
having no power of movement
except in the middle, where it
shifts back and forth from side
to side. arching up against
the roof of the big mouth like an i'm.
mense wrinkling, pink serpent. There
is nothing stranger than the working
of an elephants tongue, unless it be
the working of his breathing appara-
tus when he sleeps. Elephants, like
human beings. have two sets of teeth;
the milk teeth, which are smaller
than the permanent lnolars, fall out
when the animals are about fourteen
years old. These baby teeth, which
are nevertheless enormous. are occa-
sionally picked up by circus men
among the fodder and preserved as
curiosities. Such thing as an ele.
phant having the toothache or de.
cayed molar is absolutely unknown
N. Y. Sun.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS


An important move in tho affairs Of
the North Dakota Milling Association
has developed, when creditors at Grand
Forkes received a letter concerning the
immediate disposition of the property.
The letter states that at a recent meet
ing OF the creditors, held in St. Paul, a
committee of three was appointed to
present a plan for the disposition of
the property. This committee, COM
posed OF w. r. Merriam. Charles M.
harrington and c. B. Little, suggest
that all creditors petition the court to
instruct Receiver Lyon to make a sale
OF the property Immediately. and, for
the protection of the creditors, also
suggest that a syndicate among cred
itors be formed to buy the property.
Those not wishing to join the syndicate
are asked to sell their claims against
the association at so per cent.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
WIT AND WISDOM.

"A man has generally the good or i'll
qualities which he attributes to man.
kind.
Experience has convinced mo that
there is q thousand times more good
ness wisdom and love in the world
than men imagine.
-Mistress-Did you manage to find
the basket Of eggs that was on the
pantry Aoor. Kate? Servant-Oh, yes,
mum-airly. I shtepped in it-Tit-
Bits.
-He-1s this the first time you've
ever been in love, darling? She
(thoughtlessly)-Yes; but it's 30 nice
that ! hope it won't DO the last-Tit-
Bits
me Too."-'.Take away womanv'
shouted the orator, land what would
follow?' I'VE would" said man ut
the back Of the audience, promptly
Wonder.
I'm the Country.-She-I presume
the country editors pathway is not
strewn with flowers? He lpleasantly)
NO, not exactly; but we stumble on q
bushel of potatoes occasionally, or .
cord of wood. Free Press
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
She Seems to Have Enjoyed Her Trip.

1--WE arrived in st. Paul from the
West just before breakfast, and after a
pleasant ride on Summit avenue took the
Day Express via The North Western
Line for Duluth. This line certainly rep.
resents the highest type Of modern perfec.
tion IN railway accommodations. We were
ushered into the luxurious Parlor Car, most
elegantly and comfortably furnished with
velvet carpet, easy chairs and foot stools,
which all seemed to solve the problem of
comfort and luxury while travelling. A
beautiful drawing-room Is at the disposal of
and py Wish @ Curtains araw icy x SU ss s3Sy a.
after dinner nap before arrival at Duluth
From q Woman's standpoint we can thor
ouKhly indorse what a. celebrated eastern
writer once SAID Of this splendid car on this
train: "A veritable palace Of comfort and
luxury rushing along on wheels o'er smooth
and polished tracks,
zone improvement I noticed on The
North Western Line to Duluth over what
seems to be an established custom among
railways was the service Of o white instead
Of cdlored porter. More courteous and
kindly attentive he could scarcely have
been, anticipating ones wants in every
way. We enjoyed our trip from St. Paul to
Duluth very much, and for day trip
never enjoyed 40 much comfort and such a
solid restful trip as I made on The North
Western Line.' And like all women, am
particular and more or less cranky, and II
takes good deal to suit me and bring out 9
compliment when travelling. g."-HRs. F. WIS
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
Looking for ThOm's Slayer.

The coroner's jury in the request
held over the remains of Jacob Thorn,
of Minneapolis, who was murdered at
at Gardner, has returned verdict that
he came to his death by being struck
with blunt instrument in the hands
of an unknown persons. The investi-
CATION of the coroner has disclosed
facts which will undoubtedly lead 70
the arrest of the murderer. DR.. Adams,
who dressed Thom's wounds at Gard
ner. gave a minute description of the
man who is alleged to have struck the
fatal blow, and the police all over the
state are on the lookout for him.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
After Horse Thieves.

The vicinity of Fessenden for tho
last year has been considerably an
noyed by horse thieves. The last rob-
berry was of pet pony, stolen from a
young lady, Miss Maud Parker, and
the thieves offer to return the pony ON
payment of bonus. All those in the
the gang are expected to be brought to
answer the charge. It is supposed
that several ranchers and town toughs
are combined to carry on thieving and
general schemes of extortion. The ho-
boes had complete possession of Fes-
sender until the citizens organized
against them and ordered them to de-
part. Some alterations occurred. but
the "boes" finally yielded and went.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
AN AMERICAN LEGEND.

Doa't Mako . Row Unless You Know You
Arc Right.
Once upon a time an eminent citizen
entered the Office of . gas company and
threw down the months bill he had re.
ceived that day and shouted:
''Now. by the beard of my father.
but am wroth and want gore!"
Anything wrong?" kindly and sym.
pathetically queried the young man At
the window.
"wrong9 Wrong? Can you not read.
Can't you get that sum total through
your young and innocent headl'
'Of surety I can, sir. see by this
bill that you are charged with fifty
thousand feet Of gas at one dollar and
q half per thousand, for the month OF
August-total, seventy-five 'dollarA
Prithee. sir, but why this fervidness of
speechT'
II never burned that gasr''
"But the meter, sir-the meter makes
no mistakes! However, I will summon
here the secretary, who is q man of
more fuency Of speech than myself"
'Why this kick. my dear sir?" kindly
asked the secretary as he appeared.
because of the size of that BILL"
"But you must remember that last
month was a long one."
But was away on visit and my
house was deserted. did not even
burn ono foot Of your internal old
gas!'
'".Tis passing strange" quoth the
secretary. II will summon hence our
president, who hath the knack Of un-
raveling strange things"
"Man, hath thy better senses left
thee?" severely asked the president as
he looked out upon the kicker. "Hath
news Of war or the excitement of poli-
tics turned thy head?'
'Not by jugful! How could I
burn your gas in my house was shut
uRyn
"Prithee, sir, no one says you burned
tho gas, and no one denies that your
house was shut up This bill is simply
for the leakage which always takes
place in . house when the family is ab.
sent. IT'S but trifie, and if thou art
inclined to raise great row and"
"Oh! no! no! mol I simply did not
understand. II looked like highway
robbery. Your explanation is not only
satisfactory, but here is the cash and I
beg your pardon for my unseemly con-
duct!''
And he counted down seventy-five
big dollars. shook hands all around
and wished them peace and prosperity,
and his shadow had scarcely turned
the corner when a woman came in and
said they might take the shoes OF her
feet before she'd pay the outrageous
bill of one dollar and seventy-fve cents
they had sent by the same mail!-De'
troit Free Press.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
The Dog Found a Skull.

"A dog at Devils Lake appeared on
the streets caffyias human head. 1t
proved to be that of Jack Kenny, whom
the states attorney had exhumed for
the purpose of using as evidence be-
fore the jury, and had afterwards
placed it in hox and stored it away
in rubbish room in the rear of the
land Office. The door was left open
and the dogs went in and brought it
out. People can't be too careful about
leaving their friends lying around in q
country so full Of useless dogs as Nooth
Dakota.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
EIGHT ARE SLAIN.
Awful Fate OF Workmcn In Steel Works
ut Rraddock, Pa.

Awful Fate of worlkmcn In Steel Works
ut Rraddock, Pa.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. e2.-An explo.
sion at furnace Fl Of the Carnegie
Steel company at Braddock, at 5 o'clock
Tuesday morning, killed six men, ia.
tally injured 3ve more, seriously
burned fifteen others and destroyed
$50, 900 worth of property.
The names Of the killed are:
Steve Havrela, cut in twain. 80 years old,
leaves wife and two children: Joseph Tuokay.
50 years old. burned, leaves wife and four chill
dren; Joseph Copp. burned. 81 years old. SIM
gle; John Meka, burned, Is years old, single;
John Pookepovec, burned, 25 years old, single;
John Gruchs. burned, b years old. single
Michael Koperos, aged 26, and An
drew Drobne, aged 30 years, among
the injured at the explosion at the
Carnegie steel works at Braddock,
died while being brought to the Mercy
hospital, Pittsburgh. Nearly all of
the victims were Slavs.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
For Free Silver.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 24.-The demo
cratic state convention mere Thursday
nominated for associate justice of the
supreme court Charles j. Phelps, of
Colfax county. and for regents of the
state university A. T. Black burn, of Holt
county, and Robert Kettle, of Dodge
county. A free coinage resolution Of
fered by ex-Congressman w. j. Bryan,
chairman of the committee on resolu.
tions, was adopted by an overwhelm.
ing majority, but six votes being cast
against it.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
The Deadly Cigarette.

DEXTER, Mo-, Aug. 27.-Oscar Gun.
ningham, a young man living 2 miles
from Dexter, died Saturday night from
the effects of cigarette poisoning. When
death overlook him he was smoking q
cigarette and had grown SO emaciated
from the use of the poison he had to
take to his bed. He awole at 12
o'clock Saturday night. rolled cigar
ette, lighted it, called for a drink Of
water and expired in an instant He
smoked about 100 daily.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
Tho Mistakes Of. Humorista

"Nother ship gone down, grand.
mother" said Henry, who was reading
the paper. .. u-.
''Mercy on us!' the old lady ejacu-
lated. "What dretful times. Was
anybody drowned?"
'*No," Henry answered "You ser,
she only went down to Panama. After
bananas, you know" y
Henry laughed, for he saw it was
funny. But he won't feel so certain Of
It when he reads grandmother's will
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
"PEACE HATH HER VICTORIES. .
Story Of a Man Who Fought In a
Dozen 6Ioodv Battles.

From the Post-Ne,os. Alexandria, Mnn
When anything good comes to an old sol.
der the world is always glad to hear of It,
It is therefore with especial pleasure that
we listened to the story of Mr.. William Mil.
Ter, Of Alexandria, MINI. Mr.. Miller is an
old soldier with a record to be proud Of
The year 1851 found him prosperous and
happy in a comfortable home in st. Law
renee Co., N. Y. He realized that his coun-
try needed him and went as q private with
Company X, of the Goth New York. AS
was not the ''pic-nic" described by one Of
our Minnesota Congressman. He went
through the campaigns until after Gettys-
burg and then went to Tennessee with Cen
eral Hooker to relieve the tension at Chick
amauga and ended with Sherman on his
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
A Kentucky Feud.

LEXINGTON. KY, Aug. :7.-News has
just reached here of terrible shooting
affray growing out of an old
grudge between the Cox's and
Thomas's, residing in the vicinity
of Looney's creek in the Cumberland
mountains. The battle lasted for an
hour, in which three men, William
Cox, John Boyd and Jack Thomas lost
their lives. and Samuel Cox was NOR
tally wounded, being shot twice
through the body.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
A New Organization.

"A temple of Silver Knights of Ameri-
ca was organized at Devils Lake by
Thomasi of Washington. Twenty-four
members joined, including Senator
Hansbrough and Mayor Kelly. The
officers elected were: J. b. Eaton,
Democrat, president; S. A. Nye, editor
Hansbrough's Interocean. Republican,
vice president; L. D. McGahan, editor
Free Press, Democrat, secretary.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
News In Brief.

G. s. Gray, secretary of the Dakota
Fiber Company, was seriously injured
in u runaway at Fargo. The team col
lided with a telegraph pole, smashing
the buggy and throwing Gray out,
breaking two ribs.
The president has appointed ]. D.
Robertson postmaster at Grafton. N.
d.
President Worst of the Agricultural
college has let the contract for putting
in water connections at the college.
The lowest bidder was w. D. Allen.
A runaway broncho jumped through
a plate glass window in Lloyd's bank.
Jamestown, and escaped via the back
door.
Burglars entered the postoffice at
Harlem, and broke open the safe.
They secured couple of dollars and a
few postage stampts.
I. Grimes, formerly editor of the
Prison Mirror of the Minnesota State
Penitentiary, was in Fargo and had a
broken bone set. Grimes, while at
tempting to board a moving freight
train. was thrown off and badly in
jured.
It is estimated that the Cooperstown
branch of the Northern Pacific will
handle 5000, 900 bushels of wheat this
year.
Nels K. Nelson, farm hand near
Forman, was struck in the back by the
pole of a moving wagon and instantly
killed.
The headquarters of the North Da.
kota Milling association will be moved
from Grand Forks to Mandan.
F. e. Davis. of Fargo has taken the
agency of the Royal Aid society for
North Dakota. The institution is sim.
liar to that of the Order of United
Workmen, but takes in women as we'll
as men for life insurance.
Two new elevators are to be erected
in Pembina. The wheat crop never
was better in that vicinity.
A meeting of the State Association
of Congregational Churches will be
held in Fargo, Sept. 10, IL and IL. At
that time the endowment of Fargo
college will be thoroughly discussed.
I. b. Tracy. of Valley City, will give
the opening address.
A postoffice has been established at
Standy, Richland County.
The state board of equalization is
discussing railroad assessment. The
last legislature repealed the gross earn
ings law, under which the Great North
ern, 500, Milwaukee and Northwestern
had previously paid their taxes and .
direct tax will have to be laid.
Arrangements are being made to
connect the Bradley telephone system
1t Lisbon with line to Fargo, thus
giving towns ON the present line con-
nections with nearly all towns in the
Red River Valley between Fargo and
Grand Forks. when the line between
,,thsse cities u completed
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
Maximum Age Limit Removed.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %. - President
Clevelands at the suggestion of the civil
service commission, has removed the
maximum age limit from the require
ments for applicants for appointment
in the government printing office The
modification of the rule will apply at
the next examination.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

James river was named after James
IL, 1T the first English settlement IL
was called the River of the Holy
Ghost" The Indians called It Pswa,
thaunss. ''the river Of life.s
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
Tobacco-Weakcned Resolutions.

Nerves irritated by tobacco, always crav-
ing for stimulants, explains why it is SO
hard to s,vear of. No-To-Bac is the only
guaranteed tobacco habit cure because it
acts directly on affected nerve centers, dc,
stroys irritation, promotes digestion and
healthy, refreshing sleep. Many gain 10
pounds in 10 days. You run no risk. No
To-Bac is sold and guaranteed by Druggists
everywhere. Book free. Ad. Sterling
Remedy Co., New York City or Chicago.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

The directors of the Western associa-
ton met at Peoria and decided to drop
the Denver and Springfield clubs from
the league, which will be continued
as six club affair.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
Ex.Goy. Morris Dead.

New HAVEN. Conn.,. Aug. A.-Ex-
Gov. Morris died shortly after o'clock
Thursday afternoon. He was found
unconscious in his Office at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning. Doctors, who pro-
nounced it a case of vertigo, worked
over him for an hour. but he remained
unconscious, when he was taken to his
home. where he died.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
-The insect most destructive II

The insect most destructive to tho
tobacco plant is q worm scientifically
designated the Sphinx Quinque-Macu.
lata- The moth of this insect is one of
tie largest known, having Ave inches
spread Of wing.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
BASEBALL

Standing Of the Various League Clubs at
Close Of Games Aug. rs.
The following tables show the num-
Der of games won and lost and the per-
centage of the clubs of the leading base
ball organizations National league:
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

Most Of the amber found in Prus.
sin and along the Baltic shores goes to
the East, to be made into mouthpieees
lor pipeA
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

The fruition Of what is unlawful must be
the throat after the apple is eaten, and tho
sated appetite loathes the interdicted pleas
ure for which innocence was bartered.-
Jane Porter.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
Splitting shackles Asunder

Splitting Shackles Asunder
BY merely flexing the muscles of his arms
is an easy task for Sandow, that superla-
uvely ys;r sirong M man: You VIII never @ % able
Of vigor which proceeds from complete di-
gestion and sound repose, IL you will enter
on . course of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
and persist in it. The Bitters will invaria-
bly, afford relief to the malarious, rheumat-
trouble.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

The WIrE-"1t must be bedtime" Hus-
Hardly; the baby hasn't walked upi
yet.n-Life,
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

PIMpLEs are inexpressibly mortifying.
Remedy Glenn's sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

PIso's CURE cured me of Throat and
Lung trouble Of three years. standing.-E.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

TEAcHER-"Why did you have your hair
you couldn't pull it, ma'am." ."-Harper's Ba-
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

THE sight Of q garden patch and hoe
has been known to give a boy severe case
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

.'WELL," said the monkey to the organ
grinder, as nc sat on top Of the organ, "1'm
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

'WHAT's that terrible cry heart" "Oh,
that's our college yell!" 1T must be . col.
lego 81 dentistry. .n-puck. :.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

Want Bub-Ifeasufy st savAnnah.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. A.-The board
Of trade, has passed resolutions urging
the establishment Of . sub-treasury 1t
Savannah and the appointment of IN
assistant United States treasurer here.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

Halls Catarrh Cure
II q Constitutional Cure. Price 30.
The true joy of reward IL in the labor
which wins it.-Irrigation.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30
An Important Difference.

An Important Difference.
To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves III, that they are not af-
fected with any disease, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, IL to bring comfort
home to their hearts, as costive condition
Is easily cured by using Syrup OF Figs. Man.
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

ONE COOP DEED. = Mrs. De Rume -"If
you ever did any good in this wide world.
I'd like to know what 1t ia" Mr.. De Ruff,
fle-"Well, for one thing, saved you from
dying an old maid. .'!Tit-B
Griggs courier., 1895-08-30

The poet we call phenomenon rare,
Who detes all analysis rash;
But we know the longer his verse and his
hair
The shorter We oft find his cash.
-Washington Star. ,