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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

versary addresses. and assisted I'm organ-
ling and institutins thirtr-two Lodf es.
lie was the FIRST District Deputy GRIND
Master fer the Eastern Shore OK Viz
giuia.
Past Grand Jones has been an ON
Fellow about six years anr has organized
from two 10 four Lodges every year since
his connection with the order.
Among others who will so with the
Richmond boys. will be Past Grand Pa
triarohs Geo. b. Davis and Manly Il.
Ramos: Past Grands a. w. Hargrove.
&. w. Morris. Robert I'M. a. w. WOODS
and Chris. Evcnscn.
one hundred and forty-seven Lodges
from various sections OF the state VIII
be represented Many Past Grand Mas
ters and Past Grands Will be present our
ing the session and It will no doubt be
the largest meeting OF the Grand Lodge
that has been held for many years.
An effort will be made TO take the once
OF Grand Secretary away from Richmond
but the present encumbent, Past Grahu !.
Willy Davis. who has held the once ioi
twent.-one years has no fears In mat
direction; and Richmond Odd-Feliows can
denenl on It that the Grand Treasurer VIII
also come back as Of yors to the capl'a'
city OF The old Dominion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

clean person. BY following out the adj
vice find that II has greatly assisted IN
relieving myself OF periodical attacks OF
rheumatism, and, for a wonder, II has
greatly helped an acldity OF the stomach,
which ictcd me very much. Ito
claims (being an electrician that man
requires TO come I'm contact with tho
earth. and that demonstrations on the feet
become non-conductors of electricity. iia
eschews rubbers. and cites statistics 10
prove that people who go nearest bare
footed are more rugged and exempt from
colds | am convinced there Is "A grain
OF truth In the statement.
Rubbers make one uncomfortable. and
what a relief IL Is 70 let the cold air play
on ones feet after being closed up I'm an
air-tight covering all day. II Is possible
that dirty feet produce or aggravate
headache lie claims exemption from
rheumatism 10 those who will go bare
footed and follow out his doctrine. FOR I
have seen him wade I'm the snow bare
footed. lie may have borrowed the sug-
gestion from the Jesuit father who claims
to cure all diseases by walking on leo
or snow.
In these days OF artificial heat, food.
and vitiated atmosphere. II IS a great
wonder there is not greater mortality
than there IS.
keep our feet clean.
IN THE BEDROOM.
Tho light from or brass bedstead, with
a mattress that can be easily aired. de-
serves fits present popularity from a.
hygienic point Of view.
The walls of a sleepingroom should be
hard-pastered and painted. II paper IL
used It should be Of the washable, nom
absorbent quality which is seen frequent
~ nowadays i'm bathrooms.
Fresh air and sunlight are indispensable
10 the healthful bedroom. Alcoves md
recesses FOR beds are Objectionable. nm
less there is sufficient space for free
circulation OF air all around them.
Protect the mattress by laying over II
an old blanket. which IS far better than
a sheet, because being woollen, u ab-
! serbs perspiration without giving A chill,
and also can DO aired more easily than
cotton.
Feather pillows should never be ex-
posed directly 10 the suns rays. as they
melt or soften the oil In the feathers and
frequently cause an unpleasant orior.
The pillows should. however, be aired
and beaten with Night cane.
Physicians claim that sleep Is more
refreshing I'm a darkened room. There
fore. II IL best 10 have inside shades %
dark green holland under the ordinary
shades These are more easily Adjustable
than blinds. II is well 10 accus,sm chill
dren from infancy 10 sleep In the dark.
SANITAS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

state Democratic Convention to Meet In
Raleigh June 95th.

RALEIGH. y. c.. April 10th: Special.
Governor Carr has appointed Col. ,.
Med. Tate. ex-State treasurer MuJOr
W A. Guthrie. Of Durham, and Lee >:
Ornman. Of Salieburg, q COMMITTEE o.,
Visitation 70 visit tho University OF
North Carolina. They will meet there
to-day
she weather yesterday was by no means
Ike April. a cold drizzly RAIN sand
viched with furry Of snow was gwen
us To-day is mite milder. but murray
and disagreeable 80.
The executive committee OF the North
Carolina Press Association met yester-
day as arranged. Before the meeting y
had been suggested that the annual neet-
ing Of tho association be held III May
but after much discussion II was again
called TO meet in July. The Chamber OF
Commerce Of Wilmington invited the as
ISOLATION TO meet in that city ana the
invitation was accepted.
The quarantine situation inaugurated by
the government 70 prevent the shipment
of diseased cattle IL about unchanged.
Governor Carr IS in correspondence with
the government to have the line estab-
lished beyond the state limits. Ihere
will be a quarantine official hero soon re-
garding this business.
Last night I'm the Senate chamber the
Democratic State Executive Committee
met There are 81 members OF this COM
mittee. OF these thirty-seven we're pres
emit The meeting was held with closed
doors and lasted until a. NJ. The 25th
Of June was settled upon as being the
time for the State Democratic Conven-
ton and they will meet I'm Raleigh. The
Winston Republicans. the leading Kepubli-
can newspaper in this State. says there
will be fusion again this year between
the Republicans and Popul.sts along
the lines Of that Of 1894 and this In spite
of any edlcts which Senator Butler may
issue 10 the contrary.
Nothing has been heard Of the condition
Of Governor Holt this morning The lat
est last nigth was that he was grad
ually weakening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12
fermentation Dav I'm Clarksville.

GAINESVILLE. VA, April n.-Spe-
cial. 9Th was a gala-day with the
colored people in Clarksville Large
preA rations were made and big crowd
was expected. Chase city oxford, ana
Danville were represented fairly we'll
but not In such numbers as was expected.
a brass band from oxford or Durham
enlivened things wonderfully.
At about Il. NJ. the large crowd
wendell their way TO the Star ware.
house where a bountifpl dinner was
prepared. In the afternoon John Barley
corn got in his work very efectuany. ana
DRINKS and fights were the order or the
balance OF the day and night. SO tar,
however as those having the celebrating
in charge and all those Joining In the
regular exercises OF the day were con-
cerpcd they conducted themselves IN a
commendable and orderly manner ana
their celebration OF the day may rairly
be called a success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12
Mr.. Fast's Card.

The Norfolk papers have published the
following card.
The disclosures appearing TO &c made
from day 10 day against me have sur
prised me fully as much as any other
person.
That the various failures on my part
TO enter and account for the small sums
of money on which the indictments
are based have doubtless occurred.
have only TO say that 1t seems TO me
impossible. IN the absence OF the records
to realize the carelessness in keeping
accounts which caused them. TO such
carelossness l fear l must plead guilty.
but IL could not have been so great as
the negligence OF which, viewing my
action criminally. 1 would have been
guilty I'm leaving all the evidence against
me within reach Of my political enemies,
just come into power. and under pledges
10 expose and correct abuses. Had 1
dreamed for moment that had failed
TO account for the money now alleged
20 be I'm my possession, 1 had ample time
between the spring election and the ter
mnatlon of my term Of office TO have
taken the very steps Mr.. Baum Is now
taking; to have ascertained what the
shortage. II any was. and to have paid
il over 20 the Clerk of tie Court, as re-
quired by law. / should have done this
anyhow, as a means Of guarding against
mistake. but l was so fully confident that
/ had paid over every cent that It never
occurred 10 me to take such simple
precautiOn
! have only 10 add that l am willing
and ready to account for every cent OF
shortage which the fullest examination
of my accounts may disclose: and an /
ask for is a suspension of opinion until
II can be demonstrated that 1 have not
committed the petty thefts charged I'm
the indictments, and then left IN the
hands Of vindictive opponents the evil
dence which l could so easily have sup
pressed. j. FRANK EAST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

n remarkable increase i'm the order during
his administration. lie IS recognized as
one of tho most active members IN tAls
Jurisdiction. lie has held many posi-
ti0rs of honor I'm both subordinate ana
Grand Lodge. and always discharged eV-
cry duty with that fidelity which marks
"a true Old-Fcllow. -.,...
Past Grand Master Render Is na'iVe
Of This city where he has spent all ms
lie. lie Is we'll known IN business CIR
cles and several years ago served as
member of the city Council masking an
active and useful member. lie VIII pe
placed I'm nomination for Grand Repre-
sentative in Charlottesville.
PAST GRAND POHLlG.
Another prominent figure in the Frater-
uifv who wl go from Richmond, Is fast
e;rard Cnqrl.s Pohle. of schiller Lodge
he onlv German Lodge an the state. lie
r.,e up ass representative. nut win
contest for same from Past Grand Wauid-
h.uer of bis Lodge who also mas a
.l~tifcato. Past Grand Pohlls Is one OF
tbc District Deputy Grand Masters OF
pi.brnond District which Is composed
~ richmond city. Henrico, Hanover ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12
4 Grand Concert.

The concert which the Ladies' AID So
cioty OF Leigh-Street Baptist church was
10 have given on last Friday night was
postponed owing 10 their inability 10 Sc
cure the hall until next Thursday night.
18th instant. at Corcoran Han. when sir.
Leo Wheat VIII play on the excellent
Conover grand piano which the Rich
mond Music Company have rendered tho
ladies, free OF ali cost. Tho Imperial
Quartette. Mr.. Sam Crowdcr Mr.. Henry
Francisco and Mr.. Thurston Cardoza
have also offered their services. ana an
excellent programme viii be rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

Buckingham counties. lie IS an active
worker both in his Lodge and at large.
pa.t Grand William IT, Bailey. Of Au-
rora ms will also bee with the delegation.
Past Grand Bailey is considered one oil
tno actiNcs OF the state and is the best
read Oid-FeIow In the Jurisdiction. He
has done valuable service during the past
year. ,r,
AN ACTIVE ODD-FELLOW.
Another member of the order VINO VII
make his presence known 70 ,he pIethree
~ the delegation is Past Grand Geo -
Jones. of Capital city Lodge lVl' OF tn's
city. ,.., NOR.
FAST Grand Jones has organizeu n ,''.,'
Ice trjiyiduallv. than any other Odu-
.-,tle.,, in this Jurisdiction and mis- tcpu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

How De DO, Conf? When did you ar
rive?
How are things in New England? /
understand you came here TO purchase
Real Estate. That being the case. 4
want 70 introduce you TO Chewing &
Rose. Come along with me. You will
ma them up-to-date agents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

Smithdeal Practical Business College
has recently added sixty students and
three teachers. The New York Financial
Times has Just published very fiattering
account OF this school. Catalogue free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

New Books by Corelli. Crocett. Hodg-
son Burnett. Dove. AMI others. at just
20 per cent less than elsewher at Isaac
Sycle & Co, lC3 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

Read Isaac Sycle d Co.'S 'ad;" they are
offering tho biggest silk ana dress-goods
wondArs ever effarsd IN the citn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

moment. All Of which goes 10 show
that I, was the intention OF the act ana
the board must. or very necessity. be
allowed the latitude OF doing what they
deem 10 be reasonably necessary ana
proper" And too. II this matter OF
waiting for the appropriations before a
purchase can be made Is 10 DO rigidly
enforced what are we TO DO about feed
for the horses and fuel for the engines7
The engines cannot get to FIRE without
horses, nor can they be worked without
fuel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12
FEET AND POOR HEALTH.

DR.. II. 8. Brewer thus writes 10 the
Medical World A patient OF mine sug-
gested 10 me that II / bathed my feet
every night in warm water and dashed
them into a cold bath afterwards. | would
ind my rheumatic troubles relieved.
Now, once a week, continues the doctor.
have been accustomed to battle my
feet, and considered ! was IN average
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24
UHRiSTMAs IN THE HOUsE.


Now wreathe the walls with constant pine,
And holly's coral berry!
What matters it, the waning DAYS,
When north winds cen are merry2
Hang mistletoe above the door,
And bid Don Cupid rouse
Pack clouds away-the world is gay:
There's Christmas in the house.
Now are the long nights full Of dreams,
The brief days full of laughter,
For little ones-the cunning elves!-
They know what follows after.
They wake and watch for Santa Claus
As still as any mouse
Dear rogues with heart beats all in tune
To Christmas in the house.
What though snow lies and frost nips hard.
And ice locks lake and stream:
A richer summer redlv shines
Within the hearth.iire's CLEAN.
With open hand and open heart,
We pledge our friendly VOWS,
Hail, and thrics hail, to the fair time
OF Christmas in the house
-Harper's Bazaar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24

privationBs and auffurings, they would
not hear to the word surrender. Many
veterans have told me that the army
would have surrendered year before
they did, but they dared not face the
women's scorn when they came homo.
One case know OF a woman who broke
her engagement because the man
thought 1t useless to sacrifice any more
men
AS the darkness came on that Christ
mas Day the boys came too. Their nys-
tory had been made known. They
/. were to have fire works. They had
name them themselves. Ono hoy con-
tributed a pair Of his fathor's trousers,
some others brought wooden rags These
had boon cut into strips and wound
into tight balls about the size of those
used in croquet. Two boys brought a
can of turpentine. The balls were
thoroughly saturated, and when ignited
they blazed and shope brilliantly.
They were thrown high in the air, and
as they descended were struck upward
again. Sometimes an end of the ball
would unwind and look like d, frey tail
wbirling in space, Standing on the
lawn locking upward, felt something
strike me on the back. Look nut,o
one Of the boys cried. knew danger
threatened me, but was bewildered and
began to run. A ball had struck me,
scattering turpentine over me, and set
ting mo ahlaze from head to foot.
Shouts and cries only made my feet go
the faster. No ono had presence of
mind enough to try to catch me.
Mother, coming to the door, beheld II
little flaming figure speeding down the
lawn. Fear lent wings to her feet.
Gathering the thick black folds of
her dress in hsr hand she soon had me
enveloped in them, and rolled me in
the damp leaves on the ground. A
smothered, strangled moment, then a
singed, tattered child emerged hair
almost gone, cloak, dress and undergar-
ments scorched and torn. Such pro.
cession Of scared white facea--and
black faces, tooas followed my mother
as she carried mo into the house! |
think homospun underwaist had
saved my body from terrible burns. My
being 100 frightened to scream had pre-
vented the inhaling of the flames.
1t Ii bed time, Christmas of ga is
over, lovely Christmas to my child.
ish mind; for it is not what we have
| that makes happiness, but the apprecia.
tion of it that gives joy.
| As the Christmas cou es this year,
think what joy you can bring to some
| child by little thought. If were a
| Catholic | should cononize those blessed
| women who, though child'ess, have
with motner's heart reached out, com
forted and. made happy the little child
reu who sec 30 fnuch OF shadow and sc
little OF the sunshine OF life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24
"Let parents not live for their child

"Let parents not live for their child
dren, but with them" The mother
should allow DO false modesty to stand in
the way of her daughters knowledge
of herself, of her possibilities, Of her
perils For or~ 30 years DIR. Pierce
as strengthened. a purifier, a regu-
cate. distinctly feminine organs, In Il
natural, soothing way. II searches out
The weak spots and builds them up,
A woman who would understand her.
self should send 81 cents to the Worlds
Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y, for DIR.
Pierce's Medical Adviser, a book of
1908 pages.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24
-
The End of the World.

Sreculations about the probable date of
the Worlds destruction are ridiculous,
When man dies that's the end of the
World to him; and if the reader of this
paragraph is troubled with bad cough, cold
or sore throat, or difficulty of breathing.
hoarseness or any affection of the bronchial
tubes, the best thing he can do is to post
Tar, which will assureily prevent the COM
plant from terminating in consumption,
and soon restore his respiratory system to a
vigorous condition. Sold by druggists
everywhere at % cents, so cents and 81.
Large size much the cheapest. Pixies
Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24

On December Goth a shoot at live
birus will take place at Allowaytown.
several miles from Pennsville, for hog
which waighs about $50 pounds.
Joseph Cross, David Wells, Robert Me-
Cardle and several crack shots FROM
this city are entered.
In orphans court in Philadelphia in
the matter OF the estate Of Edward r.
Wilson, deceased. 1872. 341. 81 have been
awarded to Mrs. Elizabeth B. Wilson,
the executrix Of the estate, to be ac-
counted for al the place of the deco
dents domicile in this State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24

Casper, Wyo., Dec. 2l.-At Their
mopolis, Fremont county, b. +. Han
SOD, deputy sheriff, owner OF the town
site and a wealthy man. gave last
night dance, to which Thomas Bird,
wealthy cattleman' and rival mag
nate, came unlimited. he was promptly
shot twice and killed by Hanson, who
is now in custody. The shooting was
the result Of a trivial quarrel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24
DEATH DE cor WELSH.
Was a Prominent Philadelphia and n
DIRECTOR Of the PennsyIvapia Railroad.

Director OF the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. IS. Col.
Henry ID. Welsh, one of the most
prominent residents Of Philadelphia,
died to-day at his home, in Chestnut
Hill a suburb of this city, aged 70
years. He had boon i'll for some time
with a complication Of diseases, and
his death had been anticipated hourly
for nearly a week.
He was probably connected with more
corporations than any citizen of Phila-
delphia. being identified in different
capacities with no less than 109. He
was elected director Of the Pennsyl-
yania railroad in 1878 and served con-
tinuousiy in that position up to the
tins of his death. He was also second
vice president of tho American Surety
Co.
He gave Literally TO charities and
took great interest in all movements
looking toward the benefit Of tho poor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24
TINE oHILDREN,s oHRIsrMAs.


With ivy crowned and heartsome cheer,
Old Santa Claus has come,
And little socks are hanging up
In every Christian home.
The children go to bed, but sleep
Is not dream.ess sleep;
They wake, and noiselessly they go
Only to have peep,
And see IL Santa Claus has come.
They press the little sock
IT'S empty! And one says: II dess
1t isn't t'elve o'clock"
One day each year. we win again
Those happy hours, while giving
Fresh Christmas cheer to childish hearts,
Sharing their joy of living.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24

San Francisco, CAL, Dos. is Tom
Sharkey is to-day iingling IS, 500, the
proceeds of the purse awarded him
after he was knocked out by Fitz-
simmons. Sharkey and his hacker,
Dan Lynch, went TO the Anglo. Cali
fornia Bank to-day with certificate
of deposit for $40. 900. He was in.
formed that attachments aggregating
81, 500 had been filed against his GER
titicate. IAN right" said Sharkey
"give me tho balance which he RS
ceived. Sharkey says he now wants
another fight preferably with Maher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24
PAINFUL INJURY.
Serious Accident to IA Lady While Leaving
Grace Church.


Grace Church.
Mrs. Augusta LIE Compile, an aged
lady living at No. 90i Adams street,
fell on Sunday morning while descend
ing the steps ut Grace Church and
broke her hip. She was carried to the
Office oBDr. j. p. Pyle. on the opposite
corner, where relief was administered.
She was afterward removed to her
homo. She suffered considerably during
the night, but was much easier to-day.
The injury is very painful.
Mrs. lie Compile is the daughter of
major in the Prussian army, who
was killed in the revolution of 1913.
At that time the major and his family
livsd in Berlin, and during the reyoiu-
tinn their property wac burned. After
the death Of the major, the mother and
daughter removed 10 this country Mrs.
lie Compile has lived in this city for
some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24
A Wood choppers n1lsfortuncs.

Townsend Dec. 1a.-whilo chopping
wood Yesterday Charles Reeves nearly
chopped off his left foot. Recently he
lost two fingers. Next his father died
and his mother went insane. Subse-
quently his eldest child died and now
his wife is seriously i'll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24

William Jeffries, car cleaner in the
employ of the p, W. & y. railroad,
fell from car OF Wednesday night and
severely errainad bis log. lie was
taken to his home.
David Wells and William j. McCarty
win shoot match at live birds or
Christmas Day near Chadd's Ford for
a purse of $50. Several other matches
are being arranged for the Same day,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24
THAT HuLY THING.


They were all looking for King
TO STAY their foes and lift them high.
Thou cam'st. little baby thing
That made a woman cry.
o Son of Man. to right my lot
Nought but thy presence can avail;
Yet on the road thy wheels are not,
Nor on the sea thy sail.
Ny how or when thou wilt not heed
But come down thy own secret stair,
That thou may'st answer all my need,
Yea, every bygone prayer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24

Washington. D. c., Dec. 2l.-Secre-
tary Carlisle, in his annual report on
the State finances, shows the revenues
of the government from all sources to
have been s4O9 475, i0S and the ex-
penditures s434, G7S, 6J4. which leaves
a deficit for the year ended June 30th,
1886. of sos, 203, 245.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-24

Isaac McKaig was stricken with
paralysis on Saturday at his home, No.
b25 Poplar street. His left side was
paralyzed and DO was made speech-
less. He was slightly improved to-day.