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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
PLUME HUNTERS IN FLORIDA.
Handsome Birds Exferminntcd ia
armament the Heads of Women.

The Forest and Stream some time ago
called attention TO the plume hunters,
who were killing off Florida's handsome
birds in spite OF laws. Commenting on
this. the Indian River Advocate. published
at Titusville. Fla, says that the state
ments made are only too true. and that
with the birds gore florida would lose
half its charm" Showing what these
plume hunters have done, the Advocate
says:
"There was n time when the shores or
Indian river abourded with all kinds Of
water birds. which might be seen lazily
fiopping along the margin or resting on
the trees which Inns the banks. Where
formerly there were n hundred 1t Is now
a rare occurrence to see one. and this is
occasioned partly by all-shooting fun
seekers and mostly by the plume hunt
e-s"
The trouble Of It Is with the plumers
that they must necessarily kill at the
most harmful time. 1t is in the spring of
the year that the birds assume their
most lovely colors and plumage. the males
being the more gorgeous. This Is because
the females choose the most attractive
ones for husbands, and II IS because OF
their beauty that the hunters Kill them
of. These beauty feathers last TIL after
the nesting, and II is on the nesting
grounds that the gorgeous birds are killed,
leaving the starving nestlings 10 die mis-
erably This work has been going on for
wears and II IS safe 10 say that the most
handsome OF Florida birds have been
practically exterminated to ornament the
heads Of women.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
BEssEMER STEEL COMBINE.
II is to Regulate and Protect the
business.

NEW YORK. April Representatives
Of Bessemer steel in the United States
met to-day at the Hotel Waldorf and
formed themselves into an association or
combination to regulate and protect the
business" as one of the chief movers
in the enterprise said.
The s. eel magnates held n five-hours
session. and although there was, as
stated by one of those present, a very
considerable variety of views, and some
opposition to very close combination
for the advancement of prices and the
strict regulation Of output, the general
plan agreed on beforehand went through
all right
An association-purely informal, IL was
called--was formed. with Major Bent. OF
the Pennsylvania Steel Company as pres
ident. and W @. Ries. Of the Shenanso
Valley PaJ Steel Company, as vce-preS-
ident. IL was agreed 10 adjourn at 5
Z. NJ. until tomorrow afternoon, when
another meetnss Will be held at the
Waldorf TO perfect the details Of organi-
zation. and to transact other business Of
interest TO the steel manufacture.
In an interview after adjournment Mr..
Oliver. of Pittsburg, said: THE price
which has been agreed upon for the
present-S20 TOMS fully justified by
the strong advance which has taken place
within the last two weeks in pig-iron and
iron-ore. and really it is doubtful whether.
In view of the existing conditions, the
manufacturers can make any profit at
that price
Mr. Oliver said he felt certain that
the price Of steel would not go above so
a ton in any event
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
Bessemcr steel Advance.

PITTSBURG, April 1.-The American
Manufacturer, in its edition tomorrow,
will say concerning the iron and steel
trade: when IL was announced lew
DAYS ago that the makers OF Bessemer
steel had united In an effort for higher
rates. and had decided that so per ton
should be the minimum rate for blllets.
the trade was. 10 say the least, very
much astonished This matter remains
the principal topic In trade circles during
the week. 1t is yet rather early Tor
even the best-informed TO predict what
the effect will be. 1t is the general opin-
ion that If the plan succeeds. the entire
iron and steel trade will be benehted.
Certain IL g. however, that the plg-lron
market has already felt TO some extent
the result OF the movement, as Besse-
mer has made a material advance. Aside
from the Bessemsr movement the trade
generally shows nothing new. Finished
lines remain about as they were, and even
plg-iron is unmoved. except in the case
of Bessemer. This is the principal objec-
ton made to the sudden advance In steel
II is argued that, owing to the amount
OF finished stuff now in hand, the ad-
vance will be some time in reaching the
finished product, and that the hnisher
must suffer. The general opinion Is that
the next few weeks will see some inter
estlng times In the iron and steel trade,
as things are now in condition 10 be
affected by comparatively little.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
A Horned Rabbit.

The Sun told a while ago about Ceylon
deer the size Of rabbits which had tusks
instead OF horns. The American Field
reports that w. s. Walker OF Smithviile,
n brought to that place horned rab-
bit , n March 7th. This rabbit was one OF
the common cottontails. and the horns
were one and one-half inches long, very
hard. and could not be cut with a knife.
The possibility of tame. therefore fear
less rabbits with horns Is not quoting 10
a nervous man. The hind legs of rab-
bits are long and powerful. and though
A rabbit Is small the effect OF a rabbits
butt would be no less serious than a
goats. This rabbit Is 'only a freak.
the same as the three-iegged woodcock.
tn, three-horned deer. the partridge with
two heads. the two tailed rat. a.blncs.
melanoes. and other more or less frequent
oddities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
Rosn Bonheur's Latest Pictures.
New York Times)


A description Of Rosa Bonheurs latest
work IS most interesting. The picture
which is called THE Duel" has been put
on private view In London. The work de-
plcts the combat IN 1874 between the cele-
brated stations, the Godolphin Arabian
and Hobgoblln. The scene IS a sunlit pad
dock IN Lord Godoiphin's stud farm at
Gog-MagOg. near Cambridge. The mag
nifcent black Arabian has already al
most overcome his hardly less handsome
antagonist, the nearly white Hobgobiin.
Rearing up and biting furiously, the
victor Is not only striking Hobgobln
with one OF his forefeet, but with his
enormous chest ne Is pressing upon MIN.
He Is about TO throw the weaker animal
over on the meadow, and, although
Hobgoblln vengefully bites his enemy's
right shoulder. It is manifest that he
cannot long resist an utter defeat. The
design Is not only one Of the most life
Ike of the great artists making, but
In the masculine drawing and accom-
plished modelling Of the horses, equals
any OF her former productions. Mile
Ronheur's rare sense OF style Is mani
fest al its very best I'm this powerful
nicture. in which, the horses being nearly
half the size Of life, the effect brilliant
sunlight and the coloring rich and
llmpid. that sense has full play. The re-
suit Is triumph, not the less wonderful
when we remember that the artist has
iust passed her seventy-fourth birthday'
''Tha Duel" is being engraved
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
A TRAGEDY IN GEORGIA.
sheriff Fatally and Another Serious
~ Wounded by Dcsperadoes.


COLUMBUS. GA. April "A special
from Concord, Ga. 20 the EnQuirer-sun
saws: fatal tragedy occurred here to-
night, In which two men were fatally
shot. About o'clock Sheriff Gym and
posse went to the house Of Taylor Deik'
a notorious desperate. to arrest him on
a warrant for robbery and assault. with
intent 10 commit murder. As the Sheriff
arrived at the door he was nled on
through a window with a Winchester by
one of the three men In the house the
ball passing through his left side. About
fifty shots were fred. Sheriff Gym was
lying on the front porch begging for some
one TO come and get him. When MT.
John +. Madden attempted 10 drag him
on he was fired on, the bah passing
through both thighs and breaking both
legs.
At this writing crowd Of men have the
house surrounded and are fixing Ia fre II
to drive Delk out. IL caught alive the
occupants of the house VIII be lynched-
all three Of them.
At this time Or. Mallory states that
Sheriff Gym is sinking fast. and Is not
expected TO live an hour. Mr.. Madden Is
a prominent merchant. well known
throughout Georgia. His condition Is Ne
garded as dangerous.
1890 p M.-Delk. mis- son. and an es-
caped convict and partner Of Delk's
named Tom Langford. were the occupants
OF the house. All three ran out the back
door, shooting and cursing The posse
fired back, but failed TO bring down any
of them. 4 posse with dogs, Is In pur-
suit. with favorable chances for capture.
Governor Atkinson has been wired for
more dogs and asked to offer a reward.
He wired back that he would comply.
Sheriff Gym Is now In a dying condition.
Mr. Madden is resting easily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

A unique method OF preparing wool
for Undertaking, as described M ih4
Scientific American. from a foreign jour
nal. consists in soaking the pure. ln'
sulphured. undyed wool in tho following
named extract: Bark taken from tn'
stem and roots OF the Daphne mczerelIi'
a tree growing in the northern regions
OF Europe. after being dried In the ar
for rather less than a year. Is clt ll
finely and placed in ~ per cent "
spirits OF wine and 50 per cent u water
Tor six days. I'm the proportion ~ one
part Of bark 20 four parts OF the mixllfa
in this time the spirits OF wine draws
out OF the bark resin, oil. daplnlnt
wax. etc, and a brOwnsh mass D.
suits. After stralniRg II on from i.t
macerated bark. the extract IS put ihn
a copper vessel Of convenient shape aa+
size. then heated TO IS degrees keat
muir. the wool being IN comp.eirp
loose condition, 80 that the extract ma,
reach and act on all the fbres. an1
kent for three hours at this Temperature
by which means Il become imvl-s
mated with the alcOh0llZed extract A"'
wool is then taken out Of the vessel iii'.
on wide-meshed hurdles. and can ilrl
be suun and woven. IL IS asserted it"
wool thus treated remains eehfi'"3
odorless. and possesses an unsufpa' 'A-'
s,nnleness and softuess. as well as ".
culiar absorptive activity on thr n..'
and perspiration OF the body' "n'tn ~,
therefore drawn 10 the outsias 81
texture, causing the BODY 70 A'ep N''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Kinley. Republican candidate Tor tne
presidency. voted for the free coinage
OF silver at le to l. This provoked CRIES
for Mckinley. and was the beginning OF
great confusion. which seriously interfered
with Mir. Smith. There were cries Tor
smith and counter-cries for Crisp. When
quiet Was restored Mr.. Smith said that
Judge Crisp had lodged the points "a
his opening speeches. The crowd began
10 call Remedy" Remedy" To this
the secretary retorted: Il am making
this speech"
A great many listeners pressed upon
the platform and shook the hands OF the
speakers when they finished. This is Sec
rotary Smiths old home. and he knows
thousands OF citizens. Judge Crisp was
quite hoarse at the opening, but this wore
off. and he spoke without much effort
The debates promise TO grow more
spirited at every meeting hereafter
In his conclusion. Mr.. Smith called
Speaker Crisp a demag0gue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

MENELEK At AKALLE.
An Attempt on the Life OF Has Ma
konneu.

ROME. April 2-GeneIal Baloissera'
commander-in-chief of the Italian forces
IN Abyssinia. telegraphs TO the war once
that King Menelek will pass the Abys-
sinian Easter season in Makalle.
The government is also informed that
an attempt has been made 10 assassinate
Ras Makonnen, the commander OF the
Abysslnian army. which invested Makalle
AZ the time that that Italian stronghold
Was held by Colonel dnen Major Cal
Iauo. The attempt on the life OF this
chief is attributed TO Jealousy growing
out Of rivalry between Ras Makonnen and
Ras Mangascia for military preference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
THE RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.
Iippitfs Plurality, n.2!S-iennctfs
for Secretary, 1924.

PROVIDENCE, II. l.. April 2.-Revised
returns Of the State election show that
IAppitt UepublicaD was elected Cover
nor by II .g7S plurality. This is the largest
plurality given TO gubernatorial candi-
date In this State since 1862. at which
time Sprague was elected without oppo-
sition.
Bennett Republican) was elected Secre-
tary Of State by i2.214 plurality Dubois.
for Attorney General. ran slightly behind
his ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Will cure the worst forms of female
complaints, all ovarian troubles, in.
fiammation and liberation, falling and
displacements Of the womb, and conse-
quent spinal weakness, and is pecu-
liarly adapted to the change Of life.
Every time it will cure Backache.
II has cured more cases OF leucor'
rh9a by removing the cause, than any
remedy the world has ever known; 1t
is almost infallible in such cases. 1t
dissolves and expels tumors from tho
uterus in an early stage of develop
ment, and checks any tendency to can
cerous humors. Lydia z. Pinkham's
Liver Pills work in unison with the
Compound, and are sure cure for
constipation and sick headache. Mrs
Pinkham's Sanativo Wash is OF great
value for local application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
Truly "a Remarkable Power.
(Wentminster Gazette. J

The British Ornithologists' Club which
consists of the leading naturalists OF the
day, at their monthly dinner had on view
a very fine collection of the eggs of the
cuckoo, together with the clutches" or
eggs, Of the foster birds. About so eggs
were exhibited. 1t should be stated that
no known egg varies so much as the
cuckoo's, for that bird apparently has the
mysterious power of assimilating her egg
TO that OF the dupe chosen-from a pale
blue in the hedge sparrow's case. 10 the
richly spotted tribe Of the finch and war
bier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
A Reniniscence of Marshal Ney.

On the 18th OF August, 1917. Colonel
Michel Ney, Duke OF Elchingen, having
received orders 10 charge, turned 10 his
men. and shouted to them in voice Of
thupder:
"NIy lads, / have an income OF 10000
francs. and you haven't a farthing
Keep your eye on your colonel as he
charges. and DO as he does"
so saying. he rode off as hard as he
could tear in the direction OF tho enemy.
The whole regiment followed him as
though electrified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

II all the creatures intrusted to its
care.
1t is strange that several species or
South American birds OF different genera
should share with the yakamik its in
stinct OF guarding and taking care OF
domestic animals. one Of these is the
crested screamer Dicholophus sristatus).
another the horned chauna (Chauna cha
yaria). which is often domesticated as a
poultry-keeper by the natives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
SEVEN MORE CUBANs CONDEMNED.
urceo said TO lie SIN West of the
Trocha.

HABANA. April BY finding Of court
martial seven more insurgent prisoners
have been condemned to death under the
recent PROCLAMATION Of Captain-Generd
Wevler. declaring armed enemies of the
government to be bandits, incendiaries,
etc The execution Of the condemned
man has been deferred until Monday
the remaining days Of this week Deihs
holidays. ..e
According TO government reports
Nsacao is sill west of the trocha line es-
tablished by government troops.
CUBAN DIFFERENCES.
MADRID. April "A dispatch from
t1abana TO the impartial says serious
diTferences exist between the insurgent
leaders. The dispatch also says the truth
of inc report that Gomez is dead Is very
much doubted.
Snanish warships are searching Tor the
flibusterlng expedition reported 10 nave
left Philadelphia recently.
AMERICANS TO BE RELEASED.
WASHINGTON. d. C., April 2-Secre-
tow Olney haS received a dispatch from
Consul- General williams. at Habana, say
ins, he Is informed by the attorney for
Marcus Rodriguez and the brothers
Soneilen. naturailze1 American citizens
held by the Spanish authorities in CUBA
Tor alleged completely In the instruction
that his clients will be released To-Day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
THE COHEN co.
Mounting Zig Fish.

A good way 10 have a big fish mounted
according to sportsmen, II 10 have u sls.
pended from q tripod Of natural Wool
sticks-say OF birch sapllngs with The
bark on. and cut with an ave
The leader and fly on which he
fish was taken would serve as
a suspendlng string. Such an Of
nament could stand In the corner NJ q
room or anywhere eise The first trout
ever caught by a spOrtsman's son. now
5 years old. was taken last summer 10
was a finch fish. IL is now dangling
from a understanding 4 Inches hIgh-1n
the mantel in the gun room. where
trophies and tackle OF various sports are
kept
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

LONDON. April A dispatch TO the
Central News from Cairo says the der
wishes. under Osnan Azrak. are ad-
yancing upon Suarda, and another force OF
deryishes is advancing upon Abu Eatmeh
Osman Dlgma Is camped thirty miles
from Suakim.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
Her Dimpies.

Century
When Dora's dimpies come and go,
| watch them, torn 'twixt bliss and woe
Qor at her feet l long have sat mel.
Theif fitful charm dstracts me so;
Because. alas. never know
Whether shes laughing with or AZ me.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

orders for printing sent 10 The Dispatcn
Company will be sven prompt attention.
and the style OF work ana prices VIII be
sure To please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
uou,e-Made Sunshine.

Nr.r, u Brlne, 4. HaTpers bAN'r'
what care las the dag 20 ~,
Nhefber gloomy or Drlbht ,He - ~
What care I what ne " 49,. a. M ne
T S,. or g Ta' nome skies-they are AWAY
A., b Digs dear home weather ohe glad da}i
:. ..t'i hfV ful summer from morn III
Ana m niyifs eet walk ever in loves true Hight
"A r,bv9 We'll. here is my baby sweet
H ,sh,Ii., Mo me round on his restless ftsA
d.iiirg On me thr0 his soft blue eye.
And gladdening and Frightening my lH'
Ard bsby's father. with fond. true heart
Iro habv and me. homes better paiV-
tiI,S Ssee Is sunshine and We rejoice
In thu music heard In his loving VOICE.
So. ,ghy should We heed--as the days Is
The gloom or the light OF the weather
OF the e." outside world. when we're busy al
Manufacturing sunshine which fades no
with smiles. with kisses. with peace ana
Father and a mother and bsby-boy-
we are living each day IN the suhsh"'
And God keen us. and guide US for loves
dear sakel
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

no matter how new or novel the
article may be, if it's a short
length. or only one or two OF its
kind, it's bedecked with a remnant
ticket, and that more than often
means half price.
No Remnant Day this year has
offered you such an array OF hand,
some StuffS as will be found laid
out for your inspection to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
tysIL 3. 1896.

The best.dressed men and women
in the world are Americans. This
standard can be kept up and half
of your money saved by patroni-
zing the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Remnants Of Towels, NspkinA Tah,s
Bargain Counter to-day. ''
KNIT-vEsr REMNANTS.
81 Ladies' Remnant Vests IA, hi,
fo- &c 49, N"'Af
II LADIES' KNIT VESTS. PC. KIND
FOR - i-2c ''-'D'
u Ladies Real Lisie Vests. sc. Kid
fo~ i5c "'''4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
NOTION REMNANTS

pairs OF CorsetSteels. l0c. quality foi
&c. p pair
boxes Of Scientific Hair-Pins, &c.. IN.
stead OF Zoe.
10 cards OF Nlckel-Platcd safety-pint
assorted sizes. loo. value. FOR &C.
card
Y pieces Of White Beading. 2l-e.
value for Sc.
papers Of Best Quality English Pins
% raIar
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04
Wanted An Idea e! r. 8: g.:

Write John wED1ERBGRN 4 CO., Patent Gttor
neys WeshinstGn p G. for their d 900 prise ofrsl
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

An exchange notes that man
Is harvester. He begins at the
cradle learns TO handle the fork !;
often has rakish ways and sows
wild oats; threshes his way through
the world, and when he arrives at
the sere yellow leaf, time NOW s
him down and his remains are
planted on the hill side.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04
Lougnecker Severely

Col. Lougnecker Severely
Young man, do you Iowa your
neighbor as yourself9 Young
Tutgall Enthusiastically You
bet ! And say, you just ought to
see her curly hair. dimples in her
cheeks and not day over nine
teen.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

A man is either rich or poor ac-
cording to what his ideas of life are
independent of the amount of prop
erty he may possess.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

Women lead in many advances.
No dude has yet been bold enough
TO wear his hectic on the back of
his neck while sober.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

1t is said that on bicycles women
look better than men, The fact Is
that women lcok better than men
anywhere.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

1t is believed that from $500 to
1000 people lost their lives during
July and August in the United
States from the extreme heat.
Dumb animals also suffered greatly.
In New York more than 10 90
horses succumbed, and 1900 cats
and dogs are said to have died there
in one week. One street car COM
pany lost $4,000 worth of horses in
less than a week. In Chicago the
loss was fully as great, 800 horses
dying in a few days.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

An eastern paper says salt is
good for army worms. The farmers
want to know what is bad for
them.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04
NOTICE.

All persons intending to can
Bartlett pears will do we'll to wait
until about October LIST, when Geo.
Schornick, will have a large crop
for sale.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

In recent paper Prof. E. w.
Hilgard, of California, says much
water. makes fruit too aclduous
and of poor quality. If there is
too little water the fruit will be
dry and small. The thing to be
avoided is to not irrigate too much.
Ii the ground is soaked all the sea-
son. the roots run near to::the sur
face, and drought would probably
kill the tree. Irrigation has much
to do with the flavor. of fruit. Fruit
men should study the nature of the
soil, and irrigate accordingly. AS
soon as fruit is fully formed, irri-
CATION should be decreased, as the
tree needs rest as well as every
thing else.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

We hope our people will not
overlook the duty they owe to
themselves and let the opportunity
slip for urging npon the National
Government the necessity for es-
tablishing a military post at Nogal
es. If necessary let the town
council call a meeting to take prop
or steps in the matter. We have
assurances from the Mexican au-
thorities that post will be per-
manently established at Nogales,
Sonora, and the necessity of one at
Nogales, Arizona seems too plain
to require any argument.-Vidette.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1896-09-04

ana America.
N a dyA n II
purely vege-
table.
Hudyan stops
Premitaroasss
efthe discharged
In 10 days. |
Cures 4
Loaf