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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07
the FIRST OF MANY THINGS.

ucs, om9lS9ss. %asn ,!. .srs nrst introduced into
.es i asss ris Issaaesd in Eng
The first bible printed IN America was
Eliot's Indian version, In 1858.
The arst poems pubiished In America
Levi North was the iirst man who ever
threw somersault on horseback.
The FIRST playhouse in. America was
erected at williamsburg. Va. previous to
The first printing press in America was
at the house Of the president Of Harvard
The first book printed In the English Ian
guage was History Of Troy" printed in
The first American voyage around the
globe was completed in 1853 by Capt. Rob-
ert Grey In the ship Columbia.
The r.t chime Of bells In AmeFica ;ss was
in Ohrist's church. Boston, In l744.
The nrst advertisements known OF In
England were IN the shape Of small bills
Ths rs to III aGSss eross rsss the
was the Sirius about 100 tons. which ar
rived at New. York from England April %.
ushed Sy A St. Sharie. faS sorromeo. % who '' has
the largest statue ever made erected to his
The xrst glass window in England was
one put up In an abbey about 1880 Glass
windows. however, did not become gener-
Fsrryboats were first mentioned in the
bible In II. Samuel, xix, IS: "And there
went over a ferryboat to carry over the
kings. household and do what he thought
The 4irst swinging sign on the island Of
Manhattan was the sign Of the The
Wooden Horse" for an. eating house. 1t
was put up on the corner Of The Here
STRAIT by Yam Geraart, in 1867.
The first striking clock was imported In
to Europe BY the Persians, about the year ar
Charlemagne from Abdelia, king Of Per-
sia, by two monks of Jerusalem.
I The first regular company OF players that
ever appeared In this country gave their
initial performance at WiAiamsburg, Va,
s They The tbs srce Of TIE OF
The first man who ever sung negro
song on the stage was an actor named
Herbert: He sat In o chair before the cur
tsin. He painted his face with black paint,
burnt cork being then unknown.
out hackney horses was Tobias Hobson.
He lived in Cambridge. Mass. and he al,
ways pretended to have but one horse and
one carriage. hence originated the familiar
expression "Hobson's. choice"
The first record we have Of coal Is about
was used as fuel in England as early as
$50 and in 1884 the first charter to dig for
II was granted by Henry III. to the In
habitants OF New castle-on-Tyne.
The first play produced on the New York!
stage was written by Royal Tyler ana s
played at the John stree street theatre Apr,d pand ~ :;
was also the first production In which the
Yankee dialect and storytelling was en-
plOyed. -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07
J. Orman Cox.

will go Into active training early, and
great things are expected Of him.
The Green Ridge Wheelmen will also
bv tandem team. Trainer Wambold
being confident that there IL first class
material In the club for a good team.
He will try some Of the clubs best
road riders Tor seats on the double
flyer a. soon a. the severe. weather
abates.
Next seasons prospects for class A
racing are brighter than usua, in lieu
Of the decision 1f the cycle board OF
trade not to employ class b riders for
advertising purposes, which will no
dobt forcsMost Of the B riders Into the
ranks Of professionalism.
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Trainer Richard walnbeid,

Keller is probably ope Of the. young
years Of age. White is IS, while Cox is
somewhat older, being 20 years Of age.
The entire team will ride Spauiding
wheels next season, having already
contracted for three Spauldipg racers,
'e6 model. from c. M. tlorey. the we'll
known bicycle and sporting goods
dealer who h agent for that excellent
wheel. 4. Il ,Ssf'ls. <
b. The team win be greatly strength-
ered nent season by Ralph Gregory,
who held the e'county championship dur
ing the seasonsy OF '99:And ~. Gregory
I'D not 70 Into training last season be-
TIE easiyi part q u Next season be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07

hundreds Of miles In oregon. even to
shosh0ne Falls and American Falls, In
Idaho. and to within . hundred miles
Of the Great Salt Lake (the american
Dead sea"l amid scenes 6f beauty, OF
grandeur. and Of rugged wildness such
- We had never before witnessed, and
such as are to be found only on the
American continent. J. q. Richmond.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07
Ben Keller

The Green Ridge wheeimep's racing
team attracted much attention among
amateur wheelmen and bicycle en-
thusiastB throughout portheastern
Pennsylvania during the. past season.
The team consists Of Ben Keller, Rob-
ert v. White and J.. Orman Cox. Train
er Richard Wembold. who 90 success
fully handled the team last season, 10
very well satisfied with the work Of the
team. but IL confident that next season
the boys WIN 40 much better work than
they havN hefStssprs. although -tAe
team captured between fifteen And
twenty prises IN past seasoM, Z .rec-
ord q which they. .are Justly proud
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07
The Columbia River.


There are few revelations more sur
prising to an eastern tourist than that
OF the magnitude of some OF the great
western rivers Among the fifty rivers
of greater or less Importance in the
state Of Washington, the Columbia is
the chief. and among the greatest in
the world. 1t compares favorably with
the Mississippi in volume, while in
scenic attractions j. II, is Infinitely the
superior Of .the Father OF Waters"
The, Columbia and Snake, especially.
are great commercial highways, being
navigable for vessels of considerable
tonnage for hundreds of miles. The
Snake is one Of the largest tributaries
Of the mighty Columbia. and drives
itself like solid wedge into the waters
of the latter river. with q force and
volume that fills the tourist with sur.
prise. Few realize that this tributary
stream Ii three times the length of
the Hudaon river. and that. stfAight-
ened out, 1t would reach from the Mis-
souri, Valley TO the Atlantic Ocean.
tItswas our privilege. In 1922. to travel
BY the side Of these mighty rivers for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07
SCRANTON DIRECTORY
Wholesale Dealers
And 0anllfaeitwnre

BANKS.
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit CO.
Merchants and Mechanics'. 429 LackA.
Traders National, 234 Lackawanna,
West Side Bank, 100 N. Main.
Scranton Savings. 122 Wyoming.
BEDDING. CARPET CLEANING, ETC.
The Scranton Bedding Co., Lacka.
BREWERS.
Robinson. f. Sons. ASS N. Seventh.
Robinson. Nina. Cedar. cor. Alder.
CHINA AND GLASSWARE. .
Rupprecht. Louis. 23l Penn.
TOYS AND CONFECTIONERY
Williams. J. d. & Bro, ga Lacka.
FLOUR. FEED AND GRAIN.
Matthews. c. p. Sons & Co.. "a Lacka.
The Weston Mil Co., E-4s Lacka.
PAINTS AND SUPPLIES.
Jiencke & Mckee. 500 Spruce.
MONUMENTAL WORKS.
owens Bros. 2lS Adams avenue.
MILK. CREAM. BUTTER. ETC.
Scranton Dairy Co.. Penn and Linden.
ENGINES AND BOILERS.
Dickson Manufacturing Co.
DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, ETC.
The Fashion, 3OS Lackawanna avenue.
PLUMBING AND HEATING.
Howley. P. F. & M. T.. 23l Wyoming ava
, GROCERS.
Kelly. T. ]. e. Co., IA Lackawanna.
Megargel & Connell, Franklin avenue.
Porter, John T., 20 and % Lackawanna.
Rice, Levy & Co., 30 Lackawanna.
HARDWARE.
Connell, w. p. & Sons, 11S Penn.
Foote & Shear Co., l19 N. Washington
Hunt & Connell Co., 434 Lackawanna.
FRUITS AND PRODUCE.
Dale & Stevens, q Lackawanna.
Cleveland, A. s., II Lackawanna.
.. DRY GOODS
Kelly & Healey, 20 Lackawanna.
FINLEY, r. b., $40 Lackawanna.
LIME, CEMENT, SEWER PIPE.
Keller. Luther. 81S Lackawanna.
HARNESS & sADDLERY HARDWARE.
Fritz G. W., 4lO Lackawanna.
Keller & Harris, III Penn.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Walsh. Edward j., 80 Lackawanna.
LEATHER AND FINDINGS
Williams. Samuel, 221 Spruce.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Goldsmith Bros, 34 Lackawanns.
pApED TSrN
Ford. w. NJ. 12O Penn.
CANDY MANUFACTURERs.
Scranton Candy Co.. % Lackawanna.
FLOUR, BUTTER. EGGS, ETC.
The T. II. Watts Co., It., 723 w. Lacka.
Babcock, G. j. & Co., 118 Franklin.
MINE AND MILL SUPPLIES.
Scranton Supply and Mach. Co., 131 WY
FURNITURE.
Hill & Connell. ISL Washington.
CARRIAGE REPOSITORY.
Blume. VIM. & Son. $40 Spruce.
HOTELS.
Scranton House. near depot
MILLINERY & FURNISHING GooDA
Browns Bee Hive. 224 Lacka.
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DIRECTORY or
SCRANTON and SUBURBAN
representative FIRMS.
ATHLETIC GOODS AND BICYCLES.
Florey, c. NJ. 222 Wyoming.
HARDWARE AND PLUMBING.
Gunster & Forsyth, 327 Penn.
Cowles. w. c., 1907 N. Main.
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER
Rogers. A. f.. 2l5 Lackawanna.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Goodman's Shoe Store. 432 Lackawanna.
FURNITURE.
Barbour's Home Credit House. 425 LackA.
CARPETS AND WALL PAPER.
Inglis, J. Scott, 41S Lachawanna.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE !.
Osterhout. N. P... ITO w.. Market.
Jordan, James. Olyphant.
Barthold. +. j., Olyphant
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
Shook. 8. NJ, Olyphant.
PAINTS AND WALL PAPER,
Winke. j. c.. BIS Penn.
TEA, COFFEE AND SPICE.
Grand Union Tea Co., 1Os 9. Main.
FLORAL DESIGNS.
Clark. G. r. & Co.. 2o1 Washington.
CATERER.
Huntington, J. c., 1903 N. washingtoh
GROCERIES,.
Pirle, ]. J.. AZ Lackawanna.
UNDERTAKEN AND LIVERY
Raub A. r.. 425 Spruce.
DRUGGISTS.
Iorentz. G., as Lacka:. Linden & Wash.
Davis, G W., Main and Market.
Bloes, w. s., Peckville.
Davies. John j.. LOG 3. Main.
CARRIAGES AND HARNESS..
simwell, ". A.. 6l5 Linden.
PAwNBRoKER.
Green, Joseph. 107 Lackawanna.
CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
Harding, ]. L., 2l5 Lackawanna.
BROKER AND JEWELER.
Radin Bros, 123 Penn.
DRY GOODS. FANCY GOODS
Kresky. e. H. & Co., ia 8. Main.
CREAMERY
stone Bros, 3O8 Spruce.
BICYCLES. GUNS. ETC.
Parker, E. r., a21 Spruce.
DINING ROOMS.
Caryl's Dining Rooms, Cos Linden.
rRUssEs, BATTERIES AND RUBBER
GOODS.
BENJAMIN & Benjamin, Franklin & Spruce.
~ MERCHANT TAILOR.
Roberts, ]. W.. 126 N. Main.
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
etelle, J. Lawrence. sos Spruce.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING. eHOES.
HARDWARE.
Mullsy. Ambross. triple stores. PrevidsncA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29
CRISP fOR FREE COINAGE.
els Afraid Somebody VIII Think He Isn't
and lie Says He - Again.

ATLANTA, GA. May 2.-Ex-spfaker
crisp has issued the following caih' re-
stating his position on the hnancial ques-
tion. A.. os,n
Americus, ca, May zSih.
ever since ! gave consideration 10 'l's
question. | have been a believer in ana
an advocate Of the free and unlimited
coir.eee Of silver. Eyer since / entered
public life ] have spoken, and when OPP
portunlty offered. voted for IT, sun
favor the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver by the United States Independently
al the ratio OF l6 20 !.
How any one at all acquainted Win
my public utterances and acts can nave
mistaken or been in doubt as to my po-
sltlon is a mystery TO me. My excuse FOR
this card is Misrepresentation. My nope
IS that this VIII end H.
CSigned) "ChAtl.h9 D.. I i'i't'
WILMINGTON. y. c.. May &.-A mass
meeting was held I'm this city tonight
iu response 10 call signed by about
sixty citizens. representing various husi-
ness interests. The meeting was large
and enthusiastic.
Resolutions were adopted declaring IN
favor OF free coinage of silver. az the
ratio of l6 10 +. independent OF other ma
tions. Delegates were appointed 10 the
free silver convention. 10 be held tn Mem
phis June l1th and 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29

PHILADELPHIA, PA. May 2-The
trial Of Herman Mudgctts alias II. n.
Holmes alias Howard. before Judge Hare,
I'm the Quarter Sessions Court. FOR con-
spring 10 defrau1 the Fidelity Mutual
Life Association Of Philadelphia out OF
$1,000 by the imposition OF a corpse as
that OF Benjamin r. Pitzold. whose life
was insured FOR that amount in the FL
delity Association. ended abruptly to-day
by Nfudgetts Withdrawing bis plea Of not
guilty, and pleading guilty. Before the
Iryceedings were begun Ia the court
this morning Attorneys Moon and Rasan,
Of the defence had a consultation with
District Attorney Graham and Thomas
W. Barlow. private counsel OF me prose
cutlon. and az It's conclusion Mr.. Noon
stated 20 the court that his client desired
TO plead guilty. The plea was accepted
and sentence was deferred. Jephtha -.
Howe. a ~. Louis lawyer, and Marion
Hedgepeth, who IS now serving term OF
Imprisonment In ST. Louis, were also IN
dicted with Mudgetts on the same charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29
s One-Day Honeyn o0n.

NEW YORK. May &.-By a decree
signed on last Tuesday by Judge Elliott,
Of Minneapolis. Clarence T.. Bachman, OF
that town. was divorced from his wife.
.Tllia May Bachman, OF this city. The
ground for the divorce was desertion.
There was no defence.
The plaintiff is a physician and surgeon
attached 20 one OF the Minneapolis hos
pitals. The defendant and her father are
practicing dentists Ia this city.
The two met while studying medicine
IN Philadelphia. The c0urtship lasted two
Years. The young woman's father was
much opposed to their getting married
hut they seemed very much Ia love with
each other and finally went 70 a parson
on Staten Island. and were married.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bachman passed tnat
night at the house OF friend. In the
morning the honeymoon was over. She
went home TO her father and has not
lived with her husband since. Bachman
returned 10 Minneapolis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29
MorHER'y TERRIBLE CRIME.
She Cuts Her Daughters Throat Iheh h""'
uer own T. fe In the same Manner

pArrrNfcrer MD. May 2s-Lying in
-. =, t,oo9 In the second-stOry front
room Of i7l3 Asquith street lhis ai.s
noon we're found the bodies OF Mrs. Ma
rion ]. Curtain. aged forty-nine, ana Hei
sixtecn-year-0ld daughter, Mamie III 'i,o
hands OF the mother was razor lIssH
with the iife-bl0od or DOM. Inc oN-e'
woman had KILLED her daughter ana com
mltted suicide with the same instrument.
Mrs. Curtain and her daughter HNeu -,
teo north BOND street. To-day they visited
NJ Fmma King. the elder daughter OF
,bs ,nurderess. and IN her absence from
tnc bouse the shocking tragedy was COM
,,,+ted Irnon her return from an errand
mat occupied onls a few minutes Mrs
t-i,e, fo,,nd her mother and sister stretch-
"a an tine floor while the compartment
resembled a slaughter-house Blood was
everywhere. -, ,-,..,
,rho chastity discovery drove Mrs. King
into tho street. shrieking with fright ana
horror A crowd soon gathered. and phy-
eieians were hurriedly tummonei IL
was then discovered that mothef anu
daughter were growing cold In death' ne
neck of the girl. Mamie was sasil'u
fron, oar to ear. several other deep gashes
were found on her neck. Ine oohl'''D"
of the room. with its overturned iufni-
s,,re ana hloodstains. indicated that the
girl had fought hard FOR her ne u y
e,pnosed that Mrs. Curtain cut her own
hro,t Immediately after she murdered
nor child The girl was lying on the iioor
With her hands at her throat and with
every indication Of having died in fearful
agony. ,.
Mrs. Curtains head was resting against
the leg OF a bed. one vigorous slash OF
tbe razor had been sent TO put an end
to her life. Her face wore it's customary
look Of sadness.
Mrs. Curtains husband, who was a sa-
foon-keeper on Central avenue, died about
three years ago. and she had brooded
over his death ever since. on several occa-
sions she had threatened TO do herself
harm. and her relatives were contemplat-
ing placing her in an asylum to be treat
ed for insanity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. May %.-Ed.
smith a blacksmith. living at Ridsedale'
a suburb. attempted 10 kill his wife as
she came into the house tonight, ana De
ing folled in the attempt by his elder
son. deliberately piled the household
goods into the middle OF the floor, and
set ire to the building. He watched the
flames from the yard till the neighbors
began 10 assemble. some with ropes, the
report of his cruelty to his wife having
spread Ike lightning. Before Mrs. Smith
was rescued he had beaten her fearfuliy
about the head with rock. and stripped
off her clothing. She was driven out on the
public road. perhaps fatally injured. Sec
ing the crowd was becoming TO be a mob.
he boarded passing car and came to
the city. where he was arrested. Nine
wears ago Smith was confined i'll the
Georgia State Insane Asylum, at MI
letnseville. He Is monster in shape ana
facial expression, and giant In strength,
and a very dangerous man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29
fnwnis SILVER ftretinr

DIES MONIES. IOWA. May &.-Ar-
raugements for the big silver meeting or
June 9Th in this city are about completed.
There will be delegations from silver clubs
AT Sioux city. Stuart, Charlton, Dubu-
que, Council Bluffs, Marshalltown. and
other places. The afternoon meeting Will
be- in the Y NJ G. a. Auditorium. and
in the evening Senator Teller. Of Colora-
do will address the great gathering at
the opera house. W. j. Bryan, OF Nebras-
ka. will not be here but General Warner,
OF Ohio Joseph G. s.bley. Of Pennsyi-
vania. and other leaders will attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29

HAVANA, ILL. May &.-rhe DEM
ocratic County Convention, held here yes
terday 10 elect delegates 20 the state Mon
etary Convention. was not enthusiastic.
many leaders staying away. The Radical
free-coinage resolution was passed by only
five majority.
CARTHAGE, ILL, May S.-rhe Han
cock county delegates met ia convention
here yesterday. and after electing dele
gates 10 the Springfield convention, adopt
ed Il free-colnage declaration.
MARSHALL, 40. May &.-fhe long
taIked-of Democratic county convention
rnet here to-day. and passed resolutions
ln favor Of free coii age. and for the
calling of a State convention 10 discuss
the same
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29

and the silver idea These two ideas are
declared by their respective advocates
TO be irrecOncilable with each other
hence II one is true, the other must be
false; whoever adopts the one must dis-
card the other. The time is at hand
when every citizen of this country should
form his own Judgment In the lght OF ms
own reason. and under the sanction OF ms
own conscience as to which is right ana
which is wrong.
NO one can afford TO disregard this
duty. because every vote VIII tell, ana on
a question Ike this he who votes against
his convictions votes against his country.
These two ideas are contending each Tor
exclusive application to the questions or
right Of Justice, OF c0ntractual oblga-
tions, and OF public policy, which are
inoxtricably bound up with our monetary
system.
The decision as to which of these two
Ideas Is the true one must be reached
by reasoning predicatcd upon facts ana
guided by logic. the decision as to which
shall be adopted rests with the people.
If the people adopt that which Ia true. all
will be we'll: II they adopt that which
is false. disaster and ruin viii cover the
whole face OF our land"
Mr. Trenholm had no hesitation I'm de-
cIaring his belief that II tho gold idea,
planted in 1878. had been left In sole pos
session Of the soil OF our national tnan-
ces. we should to-day have been far
more prosperous and far more wealthy
than we are.
An APPEAL TO REASON.
He described the growth and spread OF
the silver idea. until 1t has become so
prevalent and 50 strong that IT threatens
TO overrun the whole country. Continuins'
he said:
"Ve who believe II 10 DE wrong I'm
princlple aud disastrous in application,
now perceive that 1t must either bo Grad
icated or we must abandon 70 its des-
tructive ascendency all our proI erty. all
our means OF livelihood. and all our pride
n our countfy's place among the fore
most nations Of the earth.
"Wfll YOU abandon these Can YOU, as
citizens of Philadelphia, remain passive
spectators OF a conflict. upon the issue OF
which depends so much that YOU value
most dearly.
II ask your consideration OF the means
whereby this contest may be decided as
We think. nay, as We know, 1T should be
decided:
First. we must recognize that the ranks
Of the silver party contain many OF oui
felow-cltizens. who are just as good
Americans as we are Ju0i ~ n'N'''' W
their principles, just as firm In maintains
ing what they believe 10 be right. To
those we must address arguments IN
favor Of our views. We must appeal IRON
their premdlces to their reason we must
substitute for their short-sightei concep'
tious OF our personal and local interests
broader perceptions Of natural law. n
one word. We must carry on the campaign
of enlightenment In those communities IN
which false ideas prevail"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29
Clergy. and physicians who attended the

Clergy. and physicians who attended the
deceased
Pall-bearers and hcarse.
Relatives OF the deceased.
Places will be reserved for:
The President and heads Of depart
ments
Members Of the Senate and House OF
Representatives.
Justices Of the Supreme Court
The diplomatic corps.
Troops Of ihe escort will assemble at >
o'clock A. NJ. on Pennsylvania avenue IN
front Of the Executive Mansion.
The route Of the procession will be
Pennsylvania avenue TO the railroad
depot =,
The military escort will consist OF all
the regular troops In and about Washing
ton-namey, five troops Of the sixth
Cavalry, from Fort Myers, under Colo
ncl Gordon. four batteries OF the
Fourth. and one of the lhrd
Artillery, from Washington Barracks
under Colonel II. W. Closson, fourth
Artillery, and the battalion OF marines
from the Marine Barracks and the navy
yard. under command OF Colonel Hey
wood. The escort will be under the com
mand Of Major-General keuger, L. >. A
THH ooBISfT WILL GO TO CHICAGO.
The members Of the Cabinet Will accom-
pany the remains 10 Chicago.
The train Will arrive some time on
Thursday afternoon.
The President and Cabinet, In consc-
quence. VIII not be able 10 take part III
any Of the Decoration-Day ceremonies
in Washington on the @oth instant
The honorary pall-bearers Will be sec
retary Lamont, Attorney-Genefal Oiney'
Secretry Smith. POstmaster-General WI
son, Secretary Herbert, Secretary MoTto"
Acting Secretary Uhl, representing the
state Department. and Acting secretary
Hamlin, representing Secretary Carhsie.
The active pafi-bearers viii be eight en-
listed men of the United States army.
Mr.. Carlisle will join the funeral party
en- route All these viii accompany the
remains to Chicago. with the b0saiDi't
exception OF Mr.. Hamlin. whose place VIII
be taken 10y Mr.. Carlisle. The decofa,
tions Of the East Room Tor the iuh'td
services there tomorrow, are mos
elaborate. and exceed In beauty anu III
pressiveness the attempts made on sin''
lar occasions.
TIE FUNERAL DECORATIONS.
To carry out the intention to make Inc
occasion purely military, the American
flag is predominant In the decorailNe uis
nlav Wherever the eye wanders th'
e,are and Stripes are SEEN Each OF ih'
four great saloon mirrors Is hall-hluuel
bv a large flag. and every window Is cur
tanned by hangings composed OF the ma
tional standard. twenty feet long. ihes'
form th, BACKGROUND for an enectiNe uls
nlav of growing plants ana cut movers
Great spreading palms branch out IRON
oyerv widow and aicove. and are sur
rounded by potted oleanders and oth1l
green plants. Flower-pots holding shaii
or palms and innumerable varieties %, o,
evergreen. are banked ON the mahtcn
and beneath them, and cut ho"eis ar
interspersed here and there "nll'
wreaths OF smilaX entwlne mirrors am
vindows and doorways. The enecuNS
ness Of the arrangement VIII pe s,e@1,'
enhanced by the glow OF electro nsi'' ~
thick glass of pinkish hue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29
Immeusa shortage in Wheat.

ST. LOUIS, MO, May 2S.-Six years ago
eight OF the local grain elevators We're
absorbed by the st. Louis United Eleva-
tor Company, and since then. II is al
legged. the management has not checked
up its stocks. Recently there has been
an urgent demand for wheat TO make
deliveries, and the elevator folks We're
surprised to find that there was AN i'm
mense shortage OF wheat I'm the elevators.
The shortage is put as high as av,co
bushels. The shortage is attributed to
mismanagcment rather than TO crooked
ness and theft