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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
THIS FROG FAD SENSE.
Fixed Himself so That the Snake Couldn't
swallow Him.

RAILWAY, Aug. 2S.--Milton Lake is a
gOOd-sized body of water at the eX-
treme northwestern section Of this city.
1t is famous for its black bass, turtles,
and water plots. and its wooded, pic
turesque shores are a great resort for
fishing and picnic parties. At the east
ern extremely of the lake is a large
dam. over which superhuous water emp
ties into the Robinson branch Of the
Railway river. Thousands az huge rocks
and boulders support this dam. and dur
ing a dry spell. when very little or no
water is running over the dam, scores
OF huge, ugly-lOOking, brOwn-cOlOred Wa
ter-snakes use the rocks for sun-baths.
1t was at this point that Nick White
witnessed a singular scene Monday. lie
was watching the snakes, and had his
eye on an old fellow. who, he declares.
had scales on him like a salamander,"
when his attention was drawn from the
snake 10 a frog that was hopping along
the bare ground between the rocks and
the river. The frog was nearing the
snake. apparently unmindful of his peril.
for snakes love frogs and toads. But
this frog had evidently been to school"
as subsequent events proved.
Il guess the Old snake had one eye
open." said Nick, for as soon as the
frog came in reach, ne sprung for
him. The frog. seeing him, essayed to
get away, making a high leap for the
water. But the snake was too quick
for him, and got between him and the
water. 1t was then that the frog mani
tested his schooling. lie picked up
twig about four inches long, ana held
it in his mouth like a bit. | wondered
what for. and when / asccrtained. said
| 10 myself, Nick, that is the smartest
frog in the United States The snake
seized the frog by the fore leg, and
lengthening out. opened his jaws and
wriggled forward.
in went the frogs leg. and then after
many efforts the snake got the frogs
nose and part of his head in, until he
came 10 the twig which, extending an
inch beyond his own jaws. queered him
and saved the frog. The snake writhod
and wriggled :rantically. lie relaxed
the muscles OF his jaws, as does n darkey
just after he cuts a watermelon, but
all in vain. | laughed so hard and
so long that / became weak in my
knees, and had TO set down and rest
before | looked for n club to help the
frog out Of the difficulty. Then / got
a big stick, and moved quickly down
upon the snake. who was too busy to
hear me-
with one. strong. wcll-delivered blow
I broke his spine and paralyzed him. and
as his jaws relaxed. the frog backed out,
dropped the tWig looked up at ne, and
gave croak OF thanks. Before | could
reach him he gave two leaps ana was
In his element. Newark Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
WELL DONE. ROANOKE.

Notable events are following each other
day by day in Virginia. On Tuesday,
the Senatorial Convention for the Roa-
noke district met at Salem. and nominal
cd Hon. J. Allen Watts to represent
that district In the State Senate. MI.
Watts is a sound-money man. ana ne
defeated his competitor, Mr.. o. l..
Stearns, who is an advocate OF the free
coinage OF silver, by the decisive vote
OF IS IL to S1-2. This proves conclusive
IL that free silver is dead in that part
CT Virginia. our information Is that IL
has no show from Roanoke down the
Valley to the Potomac, and that IL Is
dying all through the Southwest. IL Is
true there was public meeting on Iues-
day at Pulaski, to send delegates to a
convention to nominate a candidate Tor
the Legislature from Giles and PULASKI
ard this meeting passed resolutions Ia
voring the reelection of Senator Daniel
TO the United States Senate But this
was only an expression of friendship for
and confidence in the man Daniel, ana
was to no extent approbatve OF MS
views upon silver. Before 1891 comes, the
time when the Legislature is elected that
will choose his successor, free silver
will be as dead as a mackerel, and the
voters Of Pulaski will be as united in
demanding that our Senator shall be
a sourd-money man as the voters In any
other county. Meanwhile, the state Is
to be congratulated on again securing
the services in the Senate of as able
and true man as Mr. Watts is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

1t Amounted to Nearly 10000, 900 Bale
on the Last Day of Auru.t

NEW ORLEANS. La. Sept 4--Secre-
tary Hester's New orleans Cotton Ex-
change statement:
The cotton crop OF the United states for
the year ended August 81. 1895, is as FOL
lows. the figures being given in round
thousands: North Carolina, &C., as. 900
bales South Carolina. 10000 bales; Geor-
gia, l.SOo.000 bales; Alabama. 10000 bales;
Florida. Jo0JJ bales; Mississippi l,9OJ.o00
bales; Louisiana, eoO,e3 bales; Arkansas
$1,000 bales; Tennessee. &c, 3J0,cJ bales:
Texas. $4,000 bales. Total crop 9,s0l. =
co bales. The Texas crop, which
amounts in exact figures TO 3H5,sos
bales, includes 1892 bales grown in
the Indian Territory The statement
of overland cotton this year Includes
5000 bales by two railroads that have
not hitherto been considered as cotton
handlers.
The cotton crop of the United States
for the year ended August 81. 1885. Civ
ing port receipts. overland, and Southern
consumption is as follows: Port receipts,
S.0O6.l7 bales; Southern consumption,
N7,y1 bales: overland, 1,0S1 .lol bales. Total
crop, 1901 81 bales. The total Southern
consumption was So. S3s bales, and in
oluded 81 500 bales taken from and count
ed at Southern out-ports.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
THE CONFEDERATE MUSEUM,

Already Richmond has put in her claim
as the proper place for this Confederate
memorial institution The press OF that
city urges that it should be located IN Inc
capital city Of the Confederacy me con-
test will probably be bctwc N kicnmoni
and Atlanta.
With proper EFFORT we are confident
that Atlanta can win. The Confederate
veterans in this city are hume 'ons, IL
fiuential. and well organized. AMI VII
have the support Of many % their COM
rades in Georgia and sther southern
States in their efforts to obtain the con
fedcIate museum for Atlal'a.
Why cannot an arrang sment be made
by which the Confederate Soldiers Home
in this city may be rendered ds a nsuseum
building?
It is a fine structure aud is admire bly,
suited for such use. The nome Is ly;rg
idle. with little prospect Of beng used
for its original object. How, tnei.. can
it be utilized better than as the building
in which a great collection Of ercHves
and relics OF the Confcderacy shall lie
preserved? e..
If Atlanta expects to get dis memorial
she will have to offer substantial laduSe e.
ments for II. and we believe that the plan
we have suggested would secure the
prize.-Atlanta journal.
Atlanta wants the earth and the NH
ness II ereof, and she will surely get her
full share, but she will hardy get the
Confederate Memorial Museum.
We are struck by the statement that
Atlanta's Confederate Soldiers Home IS
vacant. Are there no decrepIt and &C.
pendent old southern veterans left in
Georgia? We should be glad TO believe
that all the old heroes were 50 vel FRO
vided for that they did not need such 4
home. =
Richmonds beautiful and commodious
Soldiers Home is full of veterans. ana
more space needed, so we cannot give
that up, but we have the Presidents
Mansion. and ii is now being repaired
and made practically iire-proof for the
reception of relies.
Can Atlanta offer such a place?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

by eminent Catholic prelates OF former
centuries. who protested against inc
alteration OF the Virgin or Guadaioupe'
dcnouncing 1t as gross impostor The
belief in this apparit[on OF the virgin IS
shared by many thousands OF upper
class people. and there is certain to be
deep feeling aroused when the mission
aries begin to circulate their projected
daily paper. devoted to Graduating what
they term popular superstitution. kadi-
cal Liberal papers applaud warmly the
n~onosed action of the missionaries. and
are melting in their course OF disseminate
ing literature calculated 10 overthrow
this ancient belief The Virgin of Guada-
loupe IS cherished here as much as our
Lady OF Lourdes' in France miracles
without number are ascribed to her inter-
yention. and there are few Catholic house
holds in the country without her image.
Evidently a tremendous religious contro-
versy Is In preparation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
Foot Bali More Brutal Than Prize Fights.

BOSTON, Sept. 4.-Dlck O'Brien and
Joe Waicott the participants IN the box
ing carnival in the NewtonStreet Ar
mory last Wednesday, were arraigned
in the Municipal Court yesterday, charg-
ed with engaging In a prize fight.
Judge Ely presided, and heard the tes-
timony OF Captain Foster. Superintendent
Eldredge and Deputy Superintendent
Pierce, of the Police Department. Cap
tain Foster stated that he had witnessed
about forty-fyc boxing contests, which
did not differ from the one the defen-
dants were engaged in. There was nc
brutality. and the men seemed to be
good friends.
Superintendent Of Police Eldredge stated
that he was seated close to the ring
side, and saw no marks on either defen-
dant after the bout. Walcott. he said.
after the contest. looked much as he
did in court. but O'Rrien looked as
though he had mad a struggle with a
cyclone, although he was not marked.
Deputy Pierce had never seen prize
fight. He testified that he had seen the
football games at Springfield when he
saw far more brutality. and the men
were much more used up than O'Brien
was after his bout with Walcott
Judge Ely reserved his decision until
Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
R0thert&CO.,
Home. Makers
OF Richmond.


We call your attention to our
laree assortment Of Carpets.
Every pattern the newest creation
and the prices the very lowest.
Wilton NeIvets, Body Brussels,
Velvets and Tapestry Brussels
Two and Three-Ply Ingram
Carpets prettier and cheaper than
ever
Oak and Walnut Chamber
Suits, Sideboards and China
Presses.
Parlor Suits in Plush, Broca-
telIe and Tapestry Coverings,
Lace Curtains, Portieres and
Table Covers. In fact, you can
furnish your home from the
kitchen to the parlor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
In JaiI for Attempted Assault.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4-John Wesley OF,
negro who last Friday night attempted
assault upon Mrs. Marmion, an eIderiy
widow, living a few miles west OF 'his
city. forces an entrance TO the Kitchen oil
Colonel Williams. near Baldwin at
O'Clock this morning. The noise was
heard by Deputy sheriffs Hancken aho
George. who were asleep In the mousse
and they quickly overpowered Wesley \
team was hitched to carriage, ana the
negro was rapidly driven to the county
jail. at Clayton. where he was placed II
a steel cell at o'clock this morning
Wesley made a full confession OF ms
guilt. The feeling in the vicinity Is III.
tense. but e is believed that no atleniP'
at lynching VIII be made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
Change the System, but Not TO Viva yoce
Voting.

The question OF further amending the
election laws will come before the next
Legislature. The Democratic party can
not afford to rest satisfied with the Wal
ton law. Either the law in Its entirety
should go o, the constable at least should
be eliminated. II would be better 10 re-
turn to the old viva voce system than TO
retain this system which cannot but i'm
press any unbiased person as device.
whether intended by its promoters or
not, 10 control the results no matter how
the voters may have intended their votes
to be cast.-Staunton News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
Thcrnnenfics In Session.

TORONTO. ONT, Sept. 4.-The fft'
annual meeting of the American Electro
Therapeutic Association is In session mere
Among the new members elected were
DR. Eugene X. Carson and Dr. Ihohlas ).
Charlton. OF Savannah, Ga. MT D. a
Cabot, chief electrician of the Boaro OF
Administration, OF Cincinnati, ONO ""'
elected associate fellow. A number o.
papers of purely technical nature were
read
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
A Bit of Human Nature.

II Is quite a fad with some folks when
their names appear in a newspaper 10
say: u wish the newspapers would let
me alone" That makes the other TEL
low think the speaker is a man or I'M
portance whose movements the papers
are compelled to chronicle He doesn't
mean what he says he is secretly de-
lighted. People like to see their names
in the paper. so they are not IN the police
olumn.-Nashyille Banner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

Archbishop satoIIi Takes Prominent
part I'm the Exercises.

Part In the Exercises.
MINNEAPOLIS. Sept. 4.-The dedica-
tory exercises at Hill Seminary began
this morning at 10 O'Clock. The congre-
cation numbered over twenty 'houssnu
people. of whom fully two tnousanr VIZ
clergvmen. John +. Gchan, OF the Ca
thedral. directed the choir OF two hun
dred voices. The celebrant of the mass
was Archbishop Satolli. assisted by sew
erai dignitaries OF the Church: me
sermon was preached by DR.. Thomas
ogorman. of Washington University. Az
the conclusion of the religious eAer-
cises. the Seminary buildings were
thrown open for visitors Inspection
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

Bath County Appoints Delegates TO the
Richmond Convention.

WARM STRINGS. BATH COUNTY,
VA. Sept. 4-Special-The Board OF
Supervisors of Bath county assembled
here Tuesday and appointed J. NJ. Doug
lass. chairman Of the Board, delegate
TO represent Bath county at the meeting
of the Good Roads Convention, which
meets in Richmond on October 10th.
Mr.. Douglass will attend and has been
empowered to appoint an additional rep
resentative from each magisterial dis
trict in the county.
our people are heart and soul with
any movement that will tend to improve
the roads. and they have already shown
their interest in this matter by improv-
ing those roads which are within their
borders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
Prososctiye Trouble in Morocco.

LONDON, Sept. A dispatch to the
Central News from Madrid states that
in consequence of the failure or dlpio-
matte measures the Government mas ue-
cided upon naval demonstrations at IAN
gier 20 enforce the terms or the treaty
signed with the Government OF Moroc-
co. -Four war-ships are now at Cadiz
in readiness TO start.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

sue the same course. We ask the i'ace-
able and law-abiding workir gmen OF
Richmond II they share in any such
views? and, II they do not. We advise
them TO be very careful. indeed. how
they listen to the counsel Of Mr.. Mul'en.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
VIRGIN OF GUfDfLOUPE.
The Protest Against the Mexican Indians
Alteration.

CITY OF MEXICO. Sept. 4.-There is
some fear lest the recent circular OF
the Protestant missionaries attacking the
popular belief in the Virgin OF Guadalupe
may arouse the inherent fanaticism OF
the Indians who will flock into the city
ia great numbers in October during the
coronation festivities. the number esti-
mated being from 1900 to 10000 Some
Americans regret the action taken by the
missionaries. who. however. defend their
position as being already fully supported
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
cEcIL RHODES NOT DEAD.

He Is In Good Health and Atte""'"s W
Business rs Usual.
LONDON, Sept. l-The agent geherai
Of Cape Colony has received caoiegram
setting at rest the rumors of the death
OF Cecil Rhodes, the Premier OF cape
Colony. The cablegram says Mr.. hhodes
is in good health. and attending 10 MS
business as usual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
TEMPLE,
PEMBER70N,
CORDES & co.
linens.

We are now showing a full line OF New
Linens. our fall importation. We have
secured all the latest designs in Damasks
and Napkins. ana are Offering such values
that must be seen 10 be appreciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
What a star attraction an eclipse would
be for a theatrical manager

Uncle San welcomes Lord Dunraven
and tells him to help himself TO every
thing but the cup. Maybe, after all, he
will partakc of the forbidden fruit In
spite of a Defender.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
Richmond, Va. Sept. 3. 1896.

Richmond, Va. Sept. 3, lSJ0.
To Artists:
VIII YOU kindly say what your Zee will
be for furnishing a sketch OF monu-
ment proposed 20 be erected at POwhatan
Courthouse. Va; also, for the Workins
drawings for the Same. for ms ecLlng inc
stone, and for experimenting the carving
OF the same.
work, and it's engineer will superlntend It's
erection. The monument shOult rot cost
over che thousand dollars.
The cornerstone and brick base Of the
monument is now laid Its dimensions
are by feet base, and feet high above
The surface. To cover tie brick work a
base stone OF by feet ana one loot
thick will be required. ~,
The monument need not be a n'onolith.
but each course I'm the column must be
a single stone, ana 70 nave h.c -S,'
holes in the top face 10 facilitate nanhhns
and laying and must be dressed On the
ton and bottom edges. 50 that joints VIII
not be more than Is inch thick.
The inscription 20 be as foll)ys:
1861. 1860
Manassas. App)mati9N
Erected u keep I'm tender recollection
THE PCNHATAN TROOP.
Company r. Fourth Virginia cavalry.
Stuart's Cavalry Corps,
\. y. V.
ION the reverse side)
To Honor Valor is Mankind's Delight.
cdress ,.,,.,-
JAMES r. WERTH.
Chairman Monument Committee.
PoWhattn Troop Association,
Box 402. Richmond. Va.
T.. y. Hill, Secretary.
DID YOU EVER think that You can
not have good health without pure blood2
Health comes by the use of Hoods Sar-
saparilla, because it makes The blood
UIlre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

Full-Bleached and Cream Damask, all
pure linen, OF the best makes. zoe. per
yard
Full -Bleached Scotch and Irish Da-
mask Sc and IS inches wide, new patterns,
Inc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

Virginia politicians are now working
their secret wires, and somebody IS
sure TO be eiectrocuted- Bristol Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
A CHURCH DEDICATION.
an INTERESTING CEREMONY At
THE TlRGIyI1 HOT SPRINGS.
An Unsuce 9 ssfuI Effort to Buy Land Near
1.-THE Springs Property-Attorney- Gencral
Judson Harmon in the Mountains.

HOT SPRINGS. VA. Sept. Especial.
Sunday was a notable day for the
Presbyterians Of the Warm Springs Val
ley. A beautiful little church has just
been completed adjoining the grounds
OF the Hot Springs, under the efficient
pastorate OF the Rev. w. c. White, and
1T was dedicated Sunday, in the presence
OF a congregation as large as the mouse
could hold. by a ceremony at once SIM
pie and impressive.
Tho services were conducted by the
pastor, assisted by the Rev. w. W.
Moore. d. D.. Of Hampden-Sidney, who
preached most eloquent sermon, and
the Rev. Mr.. Rutherford, of 81. Louis.
once pastor Of the Tabb-Street Presby-
terrain church, of Petersburg.
After the sermon, the pastor gave
brief history Of the church. which was
begun in 1892, the Hot Springs Company
giving the ground, and lady from
New Jersey a fve-dOllar gold piece as
the first contribution.
As the church had been paid for in
full, except a small sum. which would
be provided. IL was ready for dedication.
The elders then ranged themselves on
the right OF the pulpit and the deacons
on the left The contractor who con-
structed the building then arose ard
handed the keys to the elders, who re-
ceived them and then handed them 10
the pastor, who in turn handed them
TO the deacons, as those charged with
the temporal affairs of the church, each
party in brief but appropriate language
declaring their functions and the rea-
sons for their actions.
A form Of prayer prepared for such
an occasion was then offered by the
pastor and the ceremony was com
pletc.
An TLOoUrSr PRTkCHfR.
At night the Rev. DR.. Moore preached
at the Warm Springs 70 an overlooking
congregation. He is extraordinarily
eloquent and forcible, and as 1t was
known that he was to preach those
who came 70 hear him did not regard
distances.
Attorney General Judson Harmon pass
ed through the Hot on his way to the
Warm. where he is now staying with
his family.
His law partner, Mr.. Edward Colston,
formerly OF Virginia, who as a young
cavalryman lost an arm on the retreat
from Petersburg, Us here.
An unsuccessful effort was recently
made by gentleman. who was believed
TO represent some OF the Standard oil
magnates. to buy tract Of about sixty
acres Of land. about a mile below the
Warm Springs, on which extensive i'm
provements were 10 be made. The own
er. Mr.. Francisco. declined the offer,
which was understood to be $500 or
$4,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

Irish. Scotch, and German Damasks.
made Of the best silver flax. all full
bleached. full width. Sc.
Fun 2-yard-wide Damasks. IN German,
Irish, and Scotch-handsomest patterns
we have ever owned. and an immense
assortment TO select from-sl per yard.
Fine Full-Beached Damask. all the best
patterns and made OF pure Dleachei max,
at SIS. sl.5o, and 81 per yard; fun :
yards wide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

In Towels and Napkins We are Offering
some rare bargains, and IL will pay you
we'll to give our stock an inspection be-
fore placing your orders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

We have a full supply Of both 5-s and
"a Napkins to match each and every
pattern OF Damas1 you will see IN our
stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05

Our stock Of Towels has never been bet
Uuck Towels, all linen. at l2l2. 10 20,
%, g l-3, 80. co. &c. and 81 apiece:
Damaslx Towels at 10 %, p. 80. 1l3c. I5c.,
and 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-05
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1895.
ANUSEMENTS.
rO.DAY,s MEETINGS AND EVENTS.

Richmond VS.. Roanoke. West-Eho am
Connecticut western news., 1895-07-11
Tho New Baby. Hor,.e,,e.

NEW YORK, July e.-The World prints the horoscope of the little girl born to President and Mrs. Cleveland It was cast by Professor c. Leonis, and the stars in- dfcate that the little baby will possess very high intellectual gifts, will become ao- eomplfshed in music and literature, and will be generous, prudent and meroiful. Trouble and bereavement is prophesied at first but the signs point to desirable marriage and ripe old age.
 In the words of the horoscope. the little lady Is likely to become somevhas stouter than Baby Esther, and will not be quite go tall, owing to the fact that Jupiter, her ruling planet, is located In 6 sign which usually gives children of medium height.
 Hcr horoscope contains most fortunate conditions for marriage-much better than either of her sisters. It is judged that she will marry a gentleman of wealth and prominence. The husband will be some what older than herself and engaged in some very uncommon pursuit aside from his public lifc. He win be of medium height and rather stout. but not corpu- lent, will have dark brown or black hair, full face and dark complexion. He will be gentleman of honor, of ability and Q great traveller.
 She will have but a small number of l children-possibly not moro than one-a i boy. She has good constitution, will gen erally enjoy good health, readily recover from sickness at all times, rapidly regain strength, live to be old and will certainly reach ST. She will have an evil period to- ward the close of the year and early in 1896, in which year grief and bereavement are indicated. She will be very Ill just previous to her twor9eth birthday; will have evil periods during 1902 and 1903 spring and fall; In 1904 she will be very Ill; from June 1910, till spring, 1911, she will have grief and bereavement, and will ntarry between 2e and B rather suddenly