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The free press., 1895-01-31
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

GLASGOW, Scotland, has an under
ground railway in operation and two
more under construction.
The Atlantic, by far the best-sound-
ed ocean, has an area of 81, 600, 600
square miles, with mean depth OF
1900 fathome.
1t would take an express train run
ming continuously at the rate OF 8, 900
feet minute 2S3 years to reach the
sun from this plant.
The drone bee matches from the egg
in twenty-four days from the date OF
deposit, the worker in twenty-one and
the queen in sixteen.
The largest searchlight in the world
is on Echo Mountain, near Los Ange-
los, Cal. 1t is of 800, 900, 900 candle
power and can be seen for 200 miles.
An ice locomotive was some years
ago constructed for use in Russia.
The front part rests on sledge, and
the driving wheels are studded With
spikes.
Mushrooms, when once cooked,
should never be rewarmed, to serve
second time at the table. After be-
coming cold, they are apt to develop
injurious properties.
The pest is reported to have disap.
peared simultaneously in Hong Kong
and Canton, China. The mortality
rate was seventy-tive per cent OF all
cases, and native estimate puts the
deaths at $50, 900.
A man in Bremen, Germany, has
invented kind of coil bombs" for
calming the waves, which can be fired
a short distance. There are small
holes in them, allowing the oil to run
out in about an hour.
In the public schools of France 24.2
per cent of the scholars are short
sighted, in those of Germany 35 per
cent and in those of the United King
dom 20percent. The percentage ofmy-
opy is highest in the classes OF rhetoric
and philosophy.
Meteorologists say the heat OF
the air is due to six sources: l.
That from the interior of the earth
Q. That from the stars; 3. That from
the moon; 4. That from the friction
of the winds and tides; 5. That from
the motors; 6. That from the sun.
A thunder storm in Trimble, Tenn,
induced Spencer Mills and Billy Gold
by to halt under tree. lightning
struck the tree and rendered the men
unconscious. When they recovered
some hours later, Mills skin was as
black as that of an African, and it har
continued so ever since.
The free press., 1895-01-31
Caught.

Hearing faint rustic in the dark.
ened hallway below, the elder sister,
supposing the young man had gone,
leaned over the balustrade and called
out:
"Well, Bessie, have you landed
him?"
There was deep, sepulchral silence
for some moments.
1t was broken by the hesitating
constrained voice of the young man I,
"She has Chicago Tribune.
The free press., 1895-01-31
PROFITABLE SWINE RAISING.

Ii farmer grows but one lot of
swine each year, he should grow them
with a certain market in view. Ii two
lots, he should market twice year.
Ii spring pigs, they should go to mar
ket in the early fall, and the fall pigs
the last of April. or early in May.
The time of marketing a lot of pigs
should be determined by the time they
are first counted. When the farmer
waits to see what the market promises
before he determines when the pigs
shall be fattened, he is almost certain
The free press., 1895-01-31
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.


There is as mnch injury done to a
flock of layers by over-feeding, as by
not feeding enough. Keep their ap-
petites sharp to make them active not
lazy. Laziness is not conductive to
productiveness, and is habit easily
contracted from too much attention at
feeding time. Winter weather usu-
ally creates good appetite, but this
should not be over indulged in, and
laziness replace good laying qualities.
Activity must be had to introduce lay
ing.
The free press., 1895-01-31
Statistics Later On.

'Are you very badly hurt, Mrs. Get.
along?" inquired the anxious neigh.
Dor, sitting down by the side of the
bed.
81 don't know how badly I'm hurt,
said the victim of the railway accident,
feebly, ''until I've seen my lawyer
Chicago Tribune
The free press., 1895-01-31
The Parsons Wooing.

They we're talking about the strange
ny marriages were brought about
1t the sewing circle.
"rm sure l never expected to
marry my husband" said the parsons
rie, Mrs. Richards.
"Why, I've alters said you were
lent down from heaven ticketed for
ach other-you'n the Dominic" said
Aunhe Smith.
If we were" said Mrs. Richards,
4 had certainly lost my ticket. L was
very lively girl, Aunty Smith. 1
oved to dance and sing, and to enjoy
byself generally. L dotted on a good
|y"-here Miss Jones was heard to
krOsn quietly over her backstitching
-"and | had beaux enough with
ses like my own. A clergyman's
sie had often vowed L never would
be- And l felt more certain about it
hneyer whenever my father enter
Faild clergymen. They were, it
sened to me, never young, and never
handsome. Their very smiles were
Olemn, and they generally had weak
lngs"
"Yes, poor dears, that's true" said
Aunty Smith. "About the lungs, /
bean.
II had a notion" said Mrs.
Richards, that to be very handsome
man must be little wicked. The
andsomest man l ever saw was
anbler. When 1 was a little girl,
lae or ten years old at most, an old
ncle of mine had said to me once, as
stood at the window of his parlor in
pew York. Emma, did you ever see
gambler? That's one. His name is
lAompson. 1t was as though he had
@a Did you ever see Satan?' /
jared with all my might, and I have
ever forgotten the face L saw then.
mat gambler?' said l. 'Oh, uncle,
'cant be. She knows handsome
an when she sees one already said
guncle. And always did," laughed
u.s. Richards. "When 1 was q girl
looked first at mans face, and then
DIS figure, and if they did not suit
sl never asked about his virtues.
Tor his talents, 1 don't believe that
|'aer man or woman over fell in love
Al talent yet. And you know"
'aunued Mrs. Richards, "Mr.
rcaards is not handsome man,"
aunty Smith remarked, with great
F3'n' that "beauty was only skin
|Sp and Mrs. Richards went on:
hes portly now,. though, and
|"fs whiskers. He is. very much i'm
[,v'ea' indeed, outwardly. Has
r. OF his own, and shows it. He
'ns weak lungs at forty-five. But
Lleh first saw him he was pale and
F'u and nervous, and had bad
Cpush' And though, as pastor of our
'ufch' L saw him every Sunday, I
T''so' him every Monday. Any one
anew seemed more likely to please
= 'han he did. And when he first
''san to call on me, I've been many
'ue wicked enough to send him down
'0fa that I was cut, and hide in the
''Oset, while ma, who had not heard
r'slye the message to the servant,
|cuse
The free press., 1895-01-31

'Poor, dear thing; he married for
Lowell" and was unhappy
Yes; he found that the girl couldn't
even support herself, to say nothing
of him |"
The free press., 1895-01-31

The Suez Canal is only eighty-eight
miles long.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
Give an Exhibition Tonight.

The young mems class Of the Young
Mems Christian Association will have
their first elementary indoor contest Of
the season tonight at 5 o'clock in the
gymnasium. 1t will be an interesting
one. as some Of the members have been
hard at work preparing for this occasion,
and they are now looking forward with
ANTICIPATED pleasure as 10 who is going
TO win the first prize. The gallery will
be open TO visitors. both ladies and gem
tlemen. \ small admission fee will be
charged to non-members of the associa-
tiOn.
Following are the events: l. Dumb-bell
drill . Parallel bar. 3. Horizontal bar.
T. Side horse. 8. Fence vault. G. Spring
board high jump.
Following are the officers Of the contest:
Referee-Mr. Anton Schatzel physical dl-
rector. Judges-Mr. l.. q. Burfuss, Mr..
Paul Weinert, and Mr.. c. ID. Westman.
Scorer-Mr. Leroy Crenshaw.
At the close Of the contest Mr. Paul
Weinert, IL. Payne. and II. Kinderyater
will give an exhibition in tumbling and
apparatus work. Children under l5 VIII
not be admitted unless accompanied by
their parents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
SECTION saoa, REVISED Statutes.
New Construction of Ii--Compro-
mise Cases.

WASHINGTON. December 5.-Attorney'
General Harmon has rendered an opinion.
to the effect that section 1863, ReVisoo
Statutes. does not confer upon the Secre
tary of the Treasury power to com
promise a claim Of the United Stated
when there is no doubt Of its entire ano
ready colIectibillty. This view Of tn"
law was held by Attcrney-General,
Evarts and Devens, but Attorney Genera,
McVeagh took an opposite view, and since
his time, fourteen years ago. the Me.
Neagh opinion, being the more recent
ore. has been followed by the Treasury
in adjusting all compromise cases. At
torney-General Harmon now reyersea NJ.
McVeagh.
This new construction OF the law IS
regarded as quite important 1t was
called 81, by the Cotton Press Company.
or New Orleans. Some time ago this
company bought a piece OF property from
a man named Schneider. This man had
owed the government a sum, and
judgment against him was obtained. and
lien entered upon his property. The
Cotton Press Company bought the Schnei-
der property in ignorance OF the fact
that there was lien against H. The
government stepped In TO recover the
amount Of the lien. and the Cotton Press
Company, alleging its entire innocence
i'm the matter. offered to compromise IL
was admitted that the property was
worth the amount OF the Hen against Il.
Secretary Carlisle, doubling his power
10 compromise cage where II was clear
the government could recover in full
asked for an authoritative construction
OF the law, with the result stated.
1t is acknowledged that the enforce
ment Of the lien imposed a great hard
ship upon the Cotton Press Company. but
il is claimed that the government had
no part in placing il ia the position IL
which II found itself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
PadereyysI.i's Plano Recital.

Paderewskrs first and only piano re-
cital I'm Virginia, which is to be given at
the Mozart Academy next Tuesday, will
be the signal for a large cutpouring Of
the musical and social elements of the
city. The advance sale continues steadily
each day. and few really good seats re-
main. The programme has been altered
slightly since ii was first published in
these columns, and will be az follows:
Senate, Op. 50 (Beethoven); Two Songs
Without Words, Op. 50, No. /. 2. Spin
ming Song (Mendelssohn); Carnaval. Op. 3
(Schumann); Nocturne-G major, Op 81.
No. Chopin; Three Etudes-Nos 7, 8, 9,
Op. 2j Chopin; Mazurka-B fat minor.
Op. q, No. Chopin; Prelude, No. II,
Op. 2S. A fiat (Chopin) Vase--A fiat ma
jor, Op. "a. No. 1 Chopin; Meeiie. Op. IS
PaderewskD; Rhapsodie Hongroise No.
u UiszD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
THE TABLES SUBMITTED.
MISSION BOARD MEETS
The Appropriations for the 'e"'
Much Larger Than Heretofore

Much Larger Ih2n Hercto'orS'
The State Mission Board convened iast
evening in the basement OF the Second
BAPTIST church and transacted a great
deal Of important business.
The attendance was unusually large all
the local members and nine out Of ten
of the non-residents being present. This
WAS the first session of the newly-ap-
pointed. board. and DR.. Cooper, the presi-
dent hlled the chair.
The body discussed a number of mat
ters pertaining to the subject of missions.
IL resolved to largely increase the appro-
priations for next year relying upon the
large increase Of income promised recent
~ by the churches.
The question OF cooperating with the
Home Mission Board and the Home Mis-
sion Society of the North as TO the work
TO be done among the colored people was
discussed at considerable length. and a
special committee was appointed to con-
fer with the abOve-named bodies ana 10
report to the State board.
The matter Of electing an assistant sec
retary was considered and finally tabled
for the present
After having been in session several
hours. and not having finished its work.
the board adjourned until to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
.JumeS O'NeiII Tonight.

sheridan Knowles's tragedy ''Virginius'
has for more than three quarters OF
century moved the theatre-going pubic
of this country to tears. With this noble
drama James O'Noill has chosen to open
his engagement in this city at the Mozart
Academy tonight. The bll for Saturday
matinee is The Lesurques case OF
"The Courier OF Lyons: Both lawyers
and lavmen have heard Of The famous
Tesuroues case. 1t Is recorded in the
criminal history OF France as the most
fascinating case that ever occupied the
attention Of any court. over that bril-
liant play has been constructed which
forms an important feature In Mr..
O'Neilrs repertoire. The story hinges on
the fatal resemblance between an honest
man and a bandit 1t is staged In sump-
tuous manner. Monte Christie VIII be
played Saturday night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
For n Secretary of Commerce.

Hon. John S. Harwood, chairman OF
the National Legislative Committee OF
the Travellers Protective Association OF
America. is now engaged in preparing
an interesting bill, which VIII be present
od 10 Congress. Congress win be petit
toned TO create a cabinet portfolio whose
dutv IL shall be TO guard the domestic
and foreign commercial interests Of the
limited States. to collect information and
statistics to that end, and - every way
- nromote commercial inisrssts In this
country. and commercial relations be-
tr,aep his and all foreign countries. The
travelling men want special depart
rent OF bureau crested 10 BE- presided
over by a secretary OF commerce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
special Sleeper TO Atlanta Via Sea-
board Air-Liae.

commencing OCTOBER LIST the Seaboard
AIRLINE Will put On through sleeper
from Richmond 10 Albania. via the IA
nous Atlanta Special" This sleeper
will be opened at the Unicn Depot at
o'clock at night Grain leaving az H:3g,
thus enabling parties going TO the expo
s,tion to ge, a good nights rest, and ar
rive In Atlanta at 4:09 p n. the follow
ing day.
Nv this arrangement passengers to ths
exnosition can leave Richmond via the
Seaboard Airline and 20 through TO At
Ianta without change OF cars. and is the
only line Offering such exceptional nd.
vantages.
For further Information apply 10 III. NJ.
Rovkin. passenger agent. no. s3s east
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
ONE OF THE wRITs DISMISSED.
Mary Barnes VIII Take Her Chances
In the Penitcntinry.

While the Court Of Appeals did not
reach the Lunenburg cases, the petition
Of Mary Barnes. the negro woman now
in the penitentiary for ten years. for the
murder Of Mrs. Pollard. for the dismiss!~
Of the writ of error and supersedeas
in her case. was granted.
This was a profound surprise, as very
few persons knew that any such step on
the part Of Marys counsel was contem-
plated. After all. this appears TO have
been the most sensible thing 10 have been
done under the circumstances. II the
other negroes convicted Of the murder of
Mrs. Pollard got a new trial and were
a"0rit'sd Mary would most likely have
been pardoned. If they were convicted,
a4..ly mOuIu then stand a show TO get
eighteen instead of ten years in prison.
As IT Is. she is safe from lynching, and
stands just as good "A show as If she had
allowed the case to have taken its ma
tural course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
MIR. sURETTE's FOURTH LECTURE.
Mozart and His Operas VIII lie the
subject.

The fourth lecture of the University-Ex-
tension series. on the Development Of
Music" which are being delivered here
by Mr. Surette, under the auspices of
the Wednesday Club. will be given in
the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall at $3.50 O'Clock this evening.
The subject of the lecture Will be Mo
zart and His operas" and the programme
of Illustrations includes the following:
Songs, "The Viollt" and ITO Hope;
arias from La Nozzedi Figaro, "NOi
Chesapete," "Guinse Alfin il Momepto";
audante and rondo, from Pianoforte So
nata No. 4, In Hat, major; Panoforte
Sonata No. r. in \ major; air and yaria-
tions. minuet; allegretto (Alla Tmca);
first movement Of minor. symphony ar
ranged for pianoforte. four hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
A Matter of Business.

Did II ever occur to you that you have
money. either lying idle, producing no.
thing, or earning a very small rate OF In
teresty
The opportunity IS offered 20 secure a
guarantee OF not less than per cent,
with a further participation In the profits
earned by THE Mutual Guarantee Build
ing and Loan Association" OF Richmond.
Va. which may equal. II not exceed, u
per cent on your Investment
Their fully paid stock Offers safe,
sound. and scientific investment, which "a
unequalled.
FUNDS INVESTED CAN BE WITH
DRAWN AT ANY TIME.
Interest payable semi-annually.
The officers OF THE Mutual Guaran-
tee" would he glad OF an opportunity 10
point out, by letter or I'm person. how
this form of investment may be adapted
TO the individual conditions OF any busi-
ness-man, who desires 70 improve and In
crease his income through safe and
legitimate channel.
The general offices OF the association
are located at No. 1913 east Main street:
President, c. W. Tanner; |. y. Vaughan.
President: william A. Price. Secre-
tary and Treasurer; e. B. Thaw. Man
ager OF Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06

Messrs. J. 7. Allen. r. A. Gary. Roland
Childrey, and II. w. Cottrell were or
dained deacons at Leigh-Street Baptist
church Wednesday night in the presence
Of a vast congregation. Rev. Dr. Ryland,
Of Richmond College. spoke on the APP
pointment Of deacons and the origin of
the ceremony of ordination. Rev. Or.
Hatcher addressed the deacons on the
duties pertaining TO their Office At the
conclusion Of the ceremony baptism was
administered to several candidates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
sec east Main str
EXPOSITION FLYER
To Atlanta Exposition Via Southern
Railway.

The Southern railway runs through
sleepers to Atlanta every Tuesday and
Thursday. leaving Richmond 7:2S Il. NJ.
on the Exposition Flyer" arriving in
Atlanta The following morning 1915.
Ten-day-limlt tickets sold AT sl2.io, good
on this train. Returning this train
leaves Atlanta every Wednesday and Sat-
urday afternoon at 5 o'clock, arriving In
Richmond the follownA morning $50.
This train affords the Richmond public
elegant service and quickest time to At
lanta. For all information "a 10 rates.
time tables. ETC.. call at city Passenger
Office, s20 east Main street.
G w. CECIL.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
spcciaI Sale Atlanta Exposition
Tickets.

The Southern railway has arranged "a
sell tickets to the Atlanta exposition,
good FOR ten days, for 3l2.fo on the fol-
lowing dates. in addition to their REGULAR
Tuesday and Thursday sales OF each
week: Saturday, December 7th; Saturday.
December iith; Saturday, December zists
and Saturday. December 18th.
c. ". CECIL.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
coTToX-srATEs EXPOSITION.
especial Ratcs'-"Atlunta sbecfnl--.
Via the Seaboard Air-Ltne.

Only line running solid trains between
Richmond and atlanta. Pullman buffet
sleepers and ves,lbued day coaches No
extra fare on vestibule trains On Tues
days and Thursdays OF each week fare
from Richmond TO Atlanta and return.
only N2.io; good for ten days from date
of eale.
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE:
Leave Richmond 905 A. VI. and 12:s3
A. NJ: arriving Atlanta next day at $40
A. NJ and 409 p. NJ.
Remember. commencing October LIST. tho
Atlanta sleeper will be open at Union
Depot at p. NJ. This sleeper Is placed
In service especially for the benefit OF
the Richmond travelling public.
For other rates and information apply
to II NJ. BOYKIN.
Passen~~r Agent,
f-rt = SEC east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
s,ccinI Low Rates TO Atlanta Expo
.... Win AfInntic-COnst Line.

In addition to Tuesdays and Thursdays,
the Atlantic-Coast Line VIII sell Hound
Trlp Tickets to Atlanta on saturdays,
December 7th, 14th. 2ist, and 18th. at
sl2.s0. good for ten days from cate Oh
sale. For further Information apply 10
c. s. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
Room No. T. Union Depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06

her political conflicts, and wage war TN
ceasngly upon those who seek to tear
down Democratic principles ana uprooi
the true Jeffersonian Democracy. whicn
Is held so near and dear TO our hearts
So many are the pleasant references
which could be made to the gentleman,
that, were | to even begin to enumerats
them, would take up more time than we
have at command; so | will merely con-
tent myself with placing in nomination
for the position of Secretary Of the Com
monwealth OF Virginia the Hon. Joseph
T. Lawless. of Portsmouth.
Senator Flood moved that the nomins-
tion Of Mr. Lswless be made BY accla-
nation, which was done
NAMED WITHOUT OPPOSITION.
Colonel Morton Marye was placed in
nomination for tine office OF Auditor of
Public Accounts by Mr.. May, and, Sc
conded by Mr.. Pitcher Mr.. Josiah Ry
land was placed in nomination for the
office OF Second Auditor by Mr.. Bland. OF
King and Queen. and seconded by Mr..
Hathaway Colonel A. w. Harmon was
pla -ed in nomination for Treasurer by
Senator Jones: General James c. Hill,
for Railroad Commissioner. by Senator
Morris; Mr.. Sidney u. Epes. for Register
OF the Land Office, by Senator Hundley.
and seconded by Senator Lovenstein; Mr..
r. w. Lynn, for Superintendent OF the
Penitentlary, by Mr. Ryan, who said that
there was no opposition. The name OF
Mr. Helm was not placed in nomination.
Mr. J. III. o. Bannon was placed IN nomi-
nation for Superintendent of Public Print
ing by Senator Lovensteln
After the officers had been chosen Mr..
Saunders offered a resolution providing
that a joint caucus of the Democrats
members OF the Senate and House OF
Delegates could not be held unless a caii
was signed by a majority OF the Demo
cratic members OF the TWO bodies. Thls'
after some little discussion, was deIeated'
and the body adjourned, subject to the
call of the chairman.
Legislative Notes and Gossip.
The Senate executive session Wednes-
day confirmed the following school super
intendents: Isaac B. Barksdale, of Abe
marie county; j. X. Fulton, OF Grayson
Thomas w. Smith, OF Mecklenburg; j. II.
Stephens. of Montgomery; X. T. Lacy,
OF New Kent: s. 5. wilkins, OF Northamp-
ton. and j. T.. Foster, OF Patrick.
Mr. Joseph Button. Clerk Of the Senate,
has made the following appointments: Ar
thur Sheetz Leesburg, first assistant
Hudson Martin. Faber's Mil, second as
sistant: Committee Clerks-W. r. Mason,
Fredericksburg; 5. w. Niemeyer, Ports
mouth: Charles f. Deane, Nottoway' ID.
NJ. Beam. Rockingham. G. l.. Dougherty,
Gate City. and X. r. Witt. Rockbridge.
The question as to admitting 10 the de-
liberations Of the Democratic caucus Mr..
Claytor, Of Roanoke. who ran as an in
dependent candidate for Mr.. Watts's seat
In the Senate did not come up before that
body last night.
At one time it was thought that the seat
OF Senator Wthers, Of Danville and Pitt
sylvana. would be contested, but Mr..
Withers stated yesterday that such would
not be the case.
Mr.. +. S. willard. member Of the House
from Fairfax, is stopping at the Jefferson
Hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
rrcosur, Receipts Of Gold.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December s.
The Treasury received Sli5.co0 in gold
to-day, as follows: Peoples National
Bank. of Pittsburg. Pa, 10000; $4,000
from Omaha (Neb) banks. and $500 from
a bank In Washington, y. c.
other deposits. it was learned. were
made at Sub-Treasury cities, but how
much they aggregate was not stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-06
xn.c,., rate. Via seabonrd AIRLINE.

In addition TO the regular Tuesdays'
and Thursdays $40 round-trip rate. Tho
seaboard Airline will sell round-trip
.icksts to Atlanta on December 'th, Hths
elst, and 18th. good for ten days. at Naia
For further Information apply to
II. NJ. BoYKIN.
Passenger Agent
So east Main street.