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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND, FEB. %, 1886.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Richmond, Davis, New York:
Old Dominion Steamship Company.
SAILED.
Steamship Richmond, Davis. New York;
Ola Dominion steamship Company,
steamer Pocahontas, Graves. Norfolk:
Virginia Navigation Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, FEB. %
CBy telegraph)
ARRIVED.
British steamship Shenandoah, Liver
pool. Captain Buckingham.
German steamship Sorrento, New York;
Captain Knienholdt.
British steamship James Grand, New
York: Captain Tucker.
Schooner J. b. Ogden, New Bedford,
Schooner Elisha Gigs, Fall River; Cap
tain Kenner:
Babbitt.
SAILED.
American steamship Shawmut, Boston.
Barge Puritan, Fall River.
Schooner Z. IL. Weaver, New Haven.
Barge Ringleader. Boston.
PORT OF WEST POINT. FEB. q. lses
(By teegraph)
ARRIVED.
steamship Danvile. Murphy, Baltimore:
passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
steamship Danvflle. Murphy. BALTIMORE:
passengers and general caFko,
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GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Richmond, va, February 2, 1870.
mixed, 7Gas9c; shortberry. 75as0c.; No.
2 red, 70 l-2asec. Corn-White, Virginia,
3j035c.; No. white, 3Jg35 1-2c.; No. 2
mixed. 3ia3i 1-2c. Oats-No. 2 mixed, sc. ;
No. mixed. 2i92i l-ic.; winter seed. 2sg
BIC. Rye-42M45c.
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Orders for printing sent to the Dispsteh
Company viii be given prompt attepsipp.
and tho style OF work and prices vul -
surc 10 please you. .s-.. X. Z. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
The Legislature.

bedford Democracy
me Virginia Legislature has done little
" Tie way OF general legislation that will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-29
The leading FUTURES idHSeu as IuIIO"9'
opening hignesL Lous,- Closin!

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Iuly g.75 $50 D.72H $50
MAY. 5.42B 5.42h 5.35 5.37ls
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16

he has Just married. She had three
bright children who came in a :nys-
FERROUS way. Mary Weldon, whose
father was hoodwinked out Of his prop
erty, also has two children. Schwein-
furth's sister is also one of the lead
ers, and there are other children.
Schweinfurth bears remarkable re-
semblance to the generally accepted
picture of the Savior. His eyes are
brown, his complexion freshly tint
ed. He wears a flowing auburn beard,
similar to that ascribed to the One he
pretends to personate. His hair Is
brushed back from forehead indicat-
ing intellectual force. He dresses in
the height Of fashion, and almost any
afternoon finds him in the streets Of
Rockford, attired like fashion plate,
his hands daintily gloved and glossy
silk hat on his golden locks. He is
driven to town by a coachman behind
as fine team as can be found in the
county. There has always been a
strong feeling against him and his doc
trine here, but there has been no lead
er to inaugurate the expulsion move
ment.
Not few women have left the place
in disgust, and later exposed MIN, but
he has been clever enough to cover up
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
The Infinitely Rapid.

A writer in the English Mechanic
says: A striking illustration of the ut
ter and absolute incapacity of the hui
man mind to grasp the concepts of
modern physics may be derived from
a fow moments consideration of the
dictum of Lord Kelvin at the annual
meeting of the Victoria Institute, where
commenting on Sir George G. Stokes
address on the Roentgen rays. he is re-
ported to have said that: IF in ordi-
nary visible light there were 100000
900 100000 of vibrations per second, in
green light they must have 70,O00,OOO co.
900 100000 of vibrations of the Roent-
gen rays" Now have just been trying
how many strokes 1 could make on a
piece of paper per minute, employing a
lead pencil to save the loss of time en-
gagged in dipping pen into ink, and 1
find that / can easily and comfortably
make 1874 marks in the time specified.
Hence, working absolutely necessarily
day and night, of course, with the trifi-
ing postulate of immortality, it would
seem that l could make as many lead
pencil marks on piece Of paper in 993,
10000 years as the light of the Roent-
gen rays perform vibrations in single
second.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
A Grateful Rocosnst,on

''Down wit the Cover nment," ex-
claimed Flooding Pete. "We're OPP
pressed and downtrod."
"Dat shows the ongratitude Of yous
fellers," said Meandering Mike, con-
temptuously. "You seem to imagine
that cause yer need a shave ye've
gotter go de whole trip an be er
howlin, bomb-e'rowin' anarchist. De
government is de best friend we've
got. an l hate ter hear yer talk dat
way bout it, wit winter most here"
whats winter gotter do wit it?"
"Ye amt countin' on sleep,n' outer
doors are YEP"
"N-no"
well, who is it but de government
dat puts up three-story jails wit
steam heat an three meals day in
'em? It's de government an take
off my hat every time it's mentioned. "
Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16

The secret in making angels food
lies in the baking of 1t. Sift one cup
of flour and one teaspoonful of cream
of tartar several times through tine
sieve. Beat the whites of nine eggs to
a stiff froth and to them add one cup
and half of sifted granulated sugar;
mix carefully into this stirring con-
stantly, the sifted flour, and add one
teaspoonful Of extract of vanilla. Pour
this batter into an INCREASED pan and
bake in slow oven for As minutes.
When baked, turn the pan upside down
on something that will admit of the air
passing under 1t, and allow 1t to stand
until the cake falls from the tin. Ice
with white icing. Be careful in max
ing this cake to have all the ingredi-
ents as light as possible.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
How German Girls Are Educated.

The course in high school for girls
in Germany covers eight years, and it
may be well to remark that the high"
refers to the character of the school,
and not to the age of the pupils. They
enter it at the age of six, and are
grades, especial stress being placed
upon good reading. Pupils are usually
required to take the same selection
over and over again, until it is known
by heart. At the age of ten or eleven
they begin the study of French, and at
twelve or younger the study of Eng
lish. Indeed, the most stress seems to
be placed on the study of these
languages. The recitations are con-
Quoted entirely in the language to be
learned. In essays read in the class
in English giving the reasons for the
study of English and French, the chief
reason given was without them we
cannot be cultivated young ladies"
The pupils are well drilled in German
literature and history, and one very
excellent thing is that they are OBJ
liged to commit to memory gem after
gem of German literature. The in
struction in literature and history is
given by informal lectures or talks.
Of chemistry, physics, astronomy and
geometry the girls have mere smat-
tering, and on asking one of the girls
if she had studied physiology, re-
ceived the reply: mo! What is it?'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16

C.-Thanks, Mrs. Keen. To tell the
ruth. | am about DONE 1t has been
tough struggle all this week; but to-
day I haven't had moment even to
snatch mouthful of lunch, and my
breakfast was a mere farce.
Mrs. H. K.-(aside)-All the better.
ALOUD Dear me, how terrible! l will
get YOU something at once. Rings: To
footman) James, bring whisky and soda
and a bottle Of the old port up. exit
.1ootman)
CA whisky and soda would indeed
be grateful and comforting. To tell
Iou the truth, things aren't going as
we'll as hoped Brook has turned out
unexpectedly strong. l fear my only
chance now lies in securing these local
option chaps votes. They will turn
the scale.
Mrs. H. K.-But you can be quite
sure of them. Heber said so. (Takes
whisky from footman and hastily pours
1t out.)
C. pleased)-Did he really? That's
good hearing. l say, Mrs. Keen, take
care. Surely you are mixing me a
c0rker.
Mrs. H. K.-What nonsense! 1t is all
soda. GAS C. takes peg from her hand
and drinks thirstily). There! you look
better already. l do hope you'll win.
You have all my eympathies. Get into
this comfortable armchair near the fre
Indicates chair. So, now We can talk;
and If you like cigaret, WE'LL shant
object. Besides, this is Heber's den.
C. (aside)-What a dear little crea-
lure she is! had no idea she was such
a good sort. (AlouO You are indeed
kind. but that would be trespassing too
far. especially as l have something to
confess to you.
Mrs. H. K.-To confess? What can 1t
be?
C.-That up to to-day l had mis-
Judged you. l thought you shared your
Aunt Deborah's prejudices, and were
altogether on Brooks side. q
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
THE WELDON HOME,
Gas it now appears.)

his tracks, so that it has been difficult
for the law to reach the impostor.
Whatever may be said in condemna-
ton of Schweinfurth, nobody can
truthfully say that he lacks shrewd-
ness or ability. It may be only ability
to hoodwink weaker mortals, but there
is no gainsaying the fact that he usucs
it in truly cunning manner.
He is averse to talking about his doc
trine among outsiders-the heretics. It
does not pay, and Schweinfurth never
engages in anything that does not
yield fair profit to George Jacob. A
year ago State Attorney Frost sue
ceeded in securing indictments against
Schweinfurth and several Of his follow
ers, on the charge Of living improperly.
The cases have been postponed from
time to time, but we're to have come TO-
trial at the October term of court.
This was what brought about the
Minneapolis wedding, for he realized.
that some of the backsliders from the
faith would go on the stand and tell,
more about him and his mode of life
than he cared to have the world know.
Several times he has been sued by
parties whose homes he has wrecked
and property taken, and in one in
stance, that of George w. Coudrey, OF
Chicago, a judgment for $1,000 was Sc
cured against him, but in no case has
any one ever been able to recover a
dollar, so cleverly has he manipulated
his property.
The hard times have seriously az
fected him, however, and the receipts
from victims during the last year have
been lighter than ever before since he
entered the business. !.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16

.urth is the head. Rockford people say
he has a right to exercise paternal au-
thority over most Of the children, all
Of whom bear striking resemblance
to him.
The members of the church triumph
antly dignity the place by calling it
Mount Zion, and claim that the rela-
ton of brother and sister is maintained
between men and women, even by
hose who were married before they
entered the place.
One of the first requisites of admis-
sion to the faith Is that all earthly pos
sessions must be turned over to
schweinfurth, on the supposition that
they viii no longer be needed, he pro-
viding a living and home for his fol-
lowers.
The /angels come and go from all
parts of the country, and many happy
homes have been wrecked by his in
fuence. The Oldest and most faithful
among the female believers in the
heaven is Mrs. Aurora Tuttle, whom
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16

On the goth Of September, 1889, Al
English officer residing in the neigh
borhood Of Calcutta, saw a quantity
of live fish descend in smart shower
of rain. They were about three inches
in length and all Of one kind. Some,
falling on hard ground, were killed;
some, which fell on soft grass, con-
tinued to live. 1.-THE most strange hing
which struck me in connection with
this event." said the officer, twas that
the fish did not fall helter-skelter,
everywhere, or here and there; they
fell in a straight line, not more than a
cubit in breadth" Shortly after this
event. at a village near Allahabad,
5000 or 1000 fish were found on the
ground, of a we'll known species, and
about a span in length, but all dead
and dry. The instances are more nl-
merous than most observers would
suppose of animals falling to the
ground in the manner of rain. Not only
fish, but frogs, insects and even rats,
have fallen at different times. The ap-
parent phenomenon is probably due TO
the action of whirlwind or water
spout, which sucking up colonies Of
these small creatures into the air, car
ries them to a distance and deposits
them, as trees and even human beings
have been similarly carried and depos-
tied by the force of great hurricane.
Superstitious folk readily attribute
such extraordinary occurrences to SUI
pernatural agencies, but the scientific
explanation is undoubtedly the correct
one.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
A. Poor Family.

II come of poor but honest parents,
said the beggar pleadingly.
''Of course" replied the housewife
sarcastically.
"There was, ne hardship of poverty
that we didn't have to endure" per-
sisted the beggar.
"That's what you all say" returned
the housewife.
Few people in the world know
privation as we knew it"
II suppose not"
"Why, ma "a m persisted the beggar
in desperation, sin that whole fam
lily of six people there wasn't single
bicycle"
$50 poor as that!" cried the house.
wife sympathetically. Poor fellow,
come in and let me give you some pie. y
Chicago Post
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16

Mrs. H. K.-(archly)-Did you reallyf
What shocking bad manners must
have that one of Heber's oldest friends
should have so misunderstood me. But
| after confession comes forgiveness.
(Pours out glass of port wine) Drink
this to your approaching victory.
Glands 1t to him. You can't refuse.
This is some of my grandfather's ia
nous old port, which, as l always tell
Heber, he married me solely in order
to inherit.
CT am convinced Keen needed no
such inducement. A vos beaux yeux,
madame. Drinks.) 1t is superb wine!
Cleans back, sitting a yawn.)
Mrs. H. K.-(aside)-It works! 1t
works! o. what luck his having had
nothing to eat all day! l shall succeed,
and no one will doubt my version Of
the story. (Aloud) That was to your
success, Capt. Cisera. This (refilling)
may be any toast you like-but mine
first, please.
c. Ia little unsteadily)-I ought to
drink to my ministering angel on my
knees. Will you add to your great
kindness, dear Mrs. Keen? Tell James
I'll see that deputation later at the ho-
tel. Don't let them know I've been
here at all. can't do any more talk
ing Just now. am dead beat. Half an
hours rest will pull me together.
Mrs. H. K.-Certainly; delighted. I'll
give the order at once. Lean back and
try to have little nap. You'll be all
right in no time, and I'll come back
presently to see you're not too late.
Exit)
C.-What a jolly little woman!
Hadn't the least idea old Keen was
such a fortunate fellow. Lord, how
dog tired am; must have forty winks.
Will polish them off in no time. Falls
sound asleep. Footman enters, re-
moves glasses, etc., and exit. Enter
Mrs. H. K, ushering in leader of dep
utation. She points with disgust at the
now snoring Cisera)
Mrs. H. K.-There, sir, l am ashamed
to say, is your would-be representa-
tive.
Leader-He's asleep, or-or-
Mrs. Fl. X. (sternly)-Drunk. There
is no use mincing matters.
Leader-This is shocking! To say
nothing of coming to lady's house In
such condition. Scandalous!
Mrs. H. Kitten your votes?
LEADER expect this will put Mr..
Brook in. Good evening, madame. We
will not intrude further. Exit)
Mrs. H. K.-Victory! And now to
think of my dress for the Duchess din
ner.
ENTER Heber Keen, excitedly)
Mr.. H. K.-What does all this mean?
hear, Cisera is beaten, and-good
heavens. Why, here he is asleep!
Mrs. H. K.-I can't think why he
should have been defeated. He seems
to me sound on the liquor question:
st. Paul's.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
A MisreckOuin Y.

Scene-The bar parlor of the Prince
George, Brighton. Pipes and beer all
around. An old salt salt saying:
1--WE got q riddle to ask you chaps.
If 'erring and 'alf cost three farth-
ings, low many could you buy for six
pence?"
Profound silence and much putting
of pipes
Presently voice from a corner;
II say, Billy, did you say 'eeringf"
"Yes, said 'eering."
"Drat it,. I've been a-reckoning of
mackerel all this ere time" London
Black and white.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
HARVEST EXCURSIONS TO GREAT
SOUTHWEST

On August 18th, September list, 10Th,
goth and October 9th and Goth the
Santa Fe route will run series of
-
cheap Homeseekers' Excursions to
points in Central and Western Kansas,
Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas,
Western Colorado, Utah and Arizona
The ticket rate will be one fare for the
round trip, plus $500, with liberal
limits and stop-over privileges. These
Santa Fe route excursions will enable
you to take fall outing and see a
country where the biggest crops OF a
decade are being harvested.
For particulars address Geo w.
Hagenbuch, p. & T. A. Santa BE route
Kansas CITY, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16

The punishment of Earring and
feathering" has an old and kingly
origin. When Richard l. was staying
at Chilon, in Normandy, in 1889, he Is
sued certain regulations for the con-
duct of pilgrims to the Holy Land. A
thief was to have his hair cropped like
prize-fghter, boiling pitch was to be
poured over his head, and feathers
shaken over him, 80 know him by
and he was thus to be landed az the
first available spot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
srATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO,

sTATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO
LUCAS COUNTY, IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he ID
the senior partner Of the firm Of f. y. che.
ney & Coz, doing business in the City OF
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of catarrh that cannot be cured
BY the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence this 9th day Of December,
A. D. 1886.
iSeal.)' A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls, Catarrh Cure is. taken internally
md acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for tesd--
monials, free
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o..
Sold by Druggists 75c
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16

tiers in this section, having conducted
what is termed Heaven, six miles
south Of this city, for dozen or more
years. 1t has become famous all over
the west and no person ever came to
Rockford without paying visit 10
Heaven. Schweinfurth was born at
Marion county, Ohio, in 1853, his early
years being passed in the company of
mere mortals. In his youth his avowed
aim was to take the life of Jesus
Christ as a model for his own career.
When young man he entered the
Methodist ministry on probation, but
gradually becam. conscious, he says,
that neither the orthodox churches nor
tA6lt ministers could satisfy his aspira-
lions. While stationed in Alpena,
Mich, Schweinfurth became acquaint-
cd with a woman named Dora Beck
man, who was conducting a mission
there. Her permanent home was in
Byron, south of this city, where she
ministered to a congregation who
aimed at a life Of actual holiness,
religion that was not acceptable to the
popular churches Of that town.
He attended the mission and came to
believe in the practicability Of man te-
coming the image and counterpart of
God. Mrs. Beekman was the first
preacher he had heard that satisfied
him, and he went to Byron and be-
came associated with her in her pas
torate. This connection continued I'M
til her death, in 1882, when he estab-
lished his Heaven south of this city
and not far from Byron. Schweinfurth
claims that Mrs. Beekman was made
to know by an inner illumination that
she was the woman clothed in white
described in the Revelations, the spir-
ttual mother of Christ In his second
coming, and she was further assured
that he was indeed the Messiah. She
announced the fact to the people, and
at her death he succeeded to the
throne.
Among others whose good graces he
obtained and who became believer
in his doctrine was William Weldon,
an old gray haired man. with large
family of sons and daughters, owning
a six hundred acre farm, one Of the fin
est in Illinois, on which is now located
the Heaven. Through his hypnotic
work he induced the old man to deed
to him this valuable piece of land, and
there he has ever since made his home.
The Weldon acres comprising the fin
est agricultural and pasture land in
what may be termed the garden spot
of Illinois, are cultivated with the
greatest care and skill. The work is
done by the five Weldon boys and the
fifteen or twenty other male disciples
who make their abode in Heaven. The
breeding of fine horses is carried on
quite extensively and at good profit.
BY various engagements, additions
and Improvements the old Weldon
farmhouse has been transformed into
a handsome establishment, we'll ap-
pointed in every particular and luxur-
iously furnished. 1t includes Schwein
furth's study, library and chambers,
chapel and schoolroom. Spreading oak
and elm trees surround the place,
which has just been fitted with COM
plete system of water works. The men,
women and children, usually to the
number of thirty-five, live in one house
a. a large family, Of which Schwein-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16


Mr.. II. K.--How can be otherwise!
Hasn't CiSera been friend OF mine for
years? And, although don't share his
views, still I'm not going to vote
against him.
Mrs. H. K-Surely you admit man
elected to fill so responsible position
ought to be of the highest moral char
acter?
Mr.. II. K.-Well, isn't Cisera as good
as most fellows-or better? what are
you driving at, my dear?
Mrs. II. K.-Oh, nothing. He seems
to me to have rather weak head'
that's all.
Mr.. II. K-According to you, most
men suffer from that disability, my
love! But / can guess why you are
down on poor old Cisera. You think
chat if he is beaten your Aunt Debor-
abs friend will get in.
Mrs H. K.-He certainly will. Every
one says Mr.. Brook and Capt. Cisera
are neck and neck. And, o, Heber, do
remember how greatly it will be to
our advantage if Aunt Deborah Is
pleased.
Mr.. H. X. (aside)-I know she leads
you by the nose. ALOUD l tell you l
am neutral. If Cisera gets in he'll have
my hearty congratulations. II he
fioesn't-well, you can hint to your
aunt that we believed all along In
Brook. Ha! ha! Don't give me away,
little woman. I'm off now. Au revoir
Laughs, and exit
Mrs. H. K-How impracticable He
Der is! He knows as well as l do how
necessary it is for us to keep in with
Aunt Deb. And she is convinced the
fate Of the empire lies in Capt. Ciseras
defeat. She promised that If would
get Heber to vote for Mr.. Brook she
would see that was asked to the dear
Duchess dinner. l never knew her so
excited about anything before, and here
ie Heber, with his Anticipated notions
about friendship, spelling my chance
of doing her a favor. o, If there was
only some other way!
Re-enter Heber-By the way, Jill,
I've come back to say told Cisera the
local option people might interview him
here this afternoon. 1t won't take
long. He is sure of their vote. He Is
very sound on the liquor question. EEK
it,
Mrs. H. K.-Sure of their vote, is he?
. What is to be done? (Walks up and
down the room thinking) I'll do 1t.
Yes, I'll do it, if it's to be done at all.
The end justifes the means. Aunt De-
borah will be pleased, and shall go to
the Duchess dinner It's we'll worth
it. EXIT
(Scene-The same, some hours later.
Capt. Cisera and Mrs. Keen.)
Mrs. H. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
tired you look, dear Capt. Cisera! 1t
quite makes my heart ache to see you
so worn out. Do let me offer you some
refreShment
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-16
THE FAKE MESSIAH.
SCHWEINFURTH'S ZION IS A
VERY QUEER PLACE.
How He Obtsined the Rich Prosecutions
-rhirty-five Men, Women and Chill
dren Housed Under One Roof In .
Strange Way.
(Rockford, ILL.,, Lottery

OASOo
s G H w q I NJ
FURTH, the al
legged Messiah, I"
whose recent mar
riage at Minneapo-
lis TO his chief an
gel, Mrs. Tuttle,
has brought him
into prominence
again, is one of the
hest known charNc-