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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08
CURIOUS VIRGINIALORE.
CAPTAIN JOHN SMITHS HISTORY
AND MAPS.
Two Unique Specimens from the Musty
Old Book-Map Furnishes an INTER
esting Reminder TO Virginians'

WASHINGTON, u. c., October 3o.-Spe-
cial-Captain John Smiths history of Nir-
ginia! Yes, that Is the book. 1t is the
first volume. 1t is very yellow with age.
The information on the title page says;
Richmond.
Unpublished at the Franklin Press.
William w. Gray, Printer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08

The Emperor and Empress Of Russia
are attended on all their Journeys by four
Circasslan domestics gorgoously dressed
I'm long red coats embroidered In gold
and high black hats. These four are the
imperial travelling servants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08

ern country. jamestown in the midway.
stand for eternal landmarks OF strange
new world ordered in the universe;
JAMES PAXTON VOORHEES,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08
His AnSMrr.

Teacher-Who IS that whis,ling I'm
school,
New Boy-Me. Didn't you know could
whistle Odds and Ends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08

The annual meeting OF the Howitzers'
Association for the election of officers will
take place tomorrow afternoon at $50
O'clock AT the Chamber OF Commence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08
To Elect q President.

hearts regreting that an occasion OF 80
much Joy and pleasure have an ending.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08

There will be q silver tea in the lecture
room Of Grace Episcopal church on next
Friday, from to 10 y. NJ. IL Is the first
Of the monthly series for this winter. and
is under the auspices OF the Young
Ladies' Society OF the parish. Miss Mary
Thaw Is President OF the Society; Mrs.
Austn Brockeabrough, Vice-President,
Miss Mary Warren. Treasurer; Miss
Bernard HarNie, Secretary. Sound money
or free silvei will receive a warm wei
come. and the people who come viii have
much TO enjoy. Many charming girls
belong to the congregation, and. strange
10 say. many delightful men have Joined
tho Society. So the company Of enter
tainers will be particularly pleasant one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08
Hence prediction about her literature
class are very certain and safe.

The first German OF tho season Is down
for tomorrow night. and expectancy has
the gaiety of five months rest behind
II. IL tho gentlemen of the club Keep
their promises In their usual delightful
way. this is the beginning OF good for the
dancing contingent.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
whlsn1nS UNDER HIS VEST.
How One Man Employs His Hirsute App
 pcndiges to Advantage.

How One Man Employs His Hirsute App
 pcndiges to Advantage.
 Are boards lucrative, or, in other words, can one make any money by wearing them long?" said young man about town, reports the Philadelphia Call. Upon the first thought and per haps even after one has evolved the question carefully in his mind, he would reply no. But they are wrong, as the fol- lowing case of m old artist will show. By old artist is not meant genius like Harnet, Angelo or men of tllat class, but painter who, besides being noted for his superior work in portraits, is conspicuous for the quantity of hair which sprouts from his chin. This gentleman, it is said, has won many n wager on his beard, which is of such greatlength thathe is compelled towcar it underneath his vest No ono ever sees the hirsute growth, except when he cx- h;bits it to settle bet. To saunte, into a saloon and get into conversation with some of the customers there ha' become hobby with him, for in loinf SO he has m object. He frequent. gets drink in consequence of betting with some other fellow who has fair ly long beard as to whose is the longest, md it is seldom tnt he loses wager If this kind, for Lis whisker- extend 10 the bottom of his wnistcoat."
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28

sure of the finger playing plan issimo is cqual to no grams---a quarter of pound. Few kettle lids weigh more than two ounces. At times |, force of six pounds is thrown upon n single key to produce solitary efrect. With chords the force is general, spread over the various notes sounded simultaneously, though a greater out put of force Is undoubtedly expended. This Is what gives pianists the wonder ful strength in their fingers so often commented on,
 A story used to be told of padercwski that he could crack pane of plate glass half an inch thick merely by plac- ing one hand upon if, us if upon q piano keyboard. and striking 1t sharply with it's middle finger Chopin's last study in C minor has a passage which takes two minutes and five seconds to play. The total pressure brought to bear on this, it is estimated, is equal to three full tons. The average tonnage" of an hours piano playing of Chopin's music varies from l2 to Si tons.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
IN JAPAN.
The New Woman Is Largely In Evidence
 in the klowery Kingdom.

The New Woman Is Largely In Evidence
 in the kiowery Kingdom.
 During description of the woman of Japan correspondent of the St. Louis Dispatch says:
 The girls middle schools are like our public day schools. The education given is excellent and quite up to all modern requirements, while at the same time the characteristic elements of Japanese lady's education arc pre- served.
 The traditional accomplishments of a Japanese lady were, however, not for gotten. and there were rooms set apar, for giving instructions in the arrange ment of flowers, the details of the tea ceremony. and in playing the goto Without proficiency in these three ac- complishments no Japanese lady Is thought to be completely educated
 The technical and the industrial schools for girls in Japan arc admirable insti- tutions. One of the most interesting girls schools Is undoubtedly the school for peeresscs at Tokio. ln this the en- press takes the keencst interest; she visits the school every week, and knows all the girls by name. The students arc daughters of the "daimios" and noble men. If the empress had not herself taken the lead in the movement for the higher education of the women of the noble classes it is doubtful if Jrpanese noblemen would have consented to send their girls to public day school; that they do so is proof of the earnestness with which the Japanese have adopted modern western education.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
4 TOAD BAROMETER.
The Creature. ip lts Own Way. Predtcts
 Rain and Shine.

The Creature. ip lts Own Way. prettcts
 Rain and sh,ne.
 A remarkable story is told in the New York Tribune about curious living barometer in conservatory at Plainfield, N. J. The indicator of weather changes is diminutiyc tree toad, whose apartment is so arranged that the slightest change in the density of the air is foretola with wonderful accuracy. The toad was caught at Felt vile few months ago. and Mrs. Lissig- nolo placed the little reptile in large glass jar. Standing at an angle in the jar about two-thirds full of water is small but perfectly formed ladder. and upon this the toad rests continu- ally. never moving muscle except when change in the weather is to oc- cur. When the earth Is dry and the skies clear, the toad squats eontented- ly upon the topmost rung of the lad der. Just as soon as storm ap. breaches, md many hours before 1t can be seen or felt in New Jersey, the tree toad begins 10 descend in the lad der step hy step. The nearer the storm comes the lower the toad goes, until at close approach of the stormy weather it sits half submerged in the water The little fellow has been christened "Mr. Dunn, of Plainficld."
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
The RIgsest Fool at LarEr

Is the individual who consistently neglects his health, and the means of preserving and restoring it. Many persons who are not con stitutional idiots do this. They are genuine objects of compassion as well as censure. A failure of appetite, loss of sleep and flesh, impaired digestion, an uncertain state of the bowels and symptoms of biliousness are so many warnings of the approach of disease. To disregard them is abject folly, which offended nature in due time punishes severely, if not fatally. That genial and thoroughly reliable preventive of bodily mischief in the shape of chronic disc SC, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, will, if resorted to m time, avert those disoruers, to the removal of which it is also fully adequate. Among these are chronic indigestion, liver complaint, kidney troubles, constipation, nervous ness, rheumatism and malaria.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
FRENCH ViOLINS ARE BEST,
German and 'Elish Tn truments Are
 Lacking Tone and Finish.

German and English Tn 5truments Are
 Lacking Tone and Finish.
 Probably there is no musical instru- n1cnt made in such infinite diversity of quality as the violin. The lowest grades come from Germany, and are gold at retail from S2 to si
 Even the very cheapest, when proper ly played, says the Boston Globe, yield a very fair tone in slillful hands though. of course. tho "carrying rcw- CT" is small. These fiddlcs are made from woods stamped into the required shape uEder great pressure, the backs from maple or sycamore and the tors from pine, the whole being finished of very rapidly by some quick-tlrying spir- fl VGrnish. Very often q fancy label. bearing the name of some wCll-kuown maker now dead, is pasted inside, in or der to delude the unwary; while ct tines a semblance of antiquity is art fully inparted, the marks of wear being initiated remarkably well. oc- casionally it happens that peoPle who lave slight knowledge of vio!ins are taken in by these ingenious frauds.
 France unquestionably holds the first position in producing high-ciass modern yiolins. The English instru- mcnts are usually heavy, both in sub stance and in tone, while those of the best French make are nearly always exquisite in model, workmanship and tone. The finest Strads, hmatis and all the glorious rest are copied with a fidelity little short of the marvellous.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
RARE COLLARS OF iso4.
The Die Was Made But None wer,
 Coined Til the Year 1856.

The Die Was Made But None Were
 Coined Til the Year IS56.
 I Twas talking to well-lnown numis- matic the other day about the dollar of 1894, for good specimens of which such fabulous prices are paid by collectors, and he gave me some interc sting infor- nation, says Washington corrcspon- dent of the New York Commercial Ad. yertiser. The reason the dollars of 1894 are so scarce is that none were coined that year, there being an excess of coins of that denomination in circulation. In 1903, as is always done, the dies were made for the succeeding year, but none were coined until ls56, when Director Pollock of the mint found the old die of 1894 at Philadelphia, and in order to complete his own collection offered to exchange with numisinatics. How many were struck of is not known, but one of these belonging to ex- Director Lindeman was sold at auction in New York for $40. Upon the early dollars coined around the rim of the coin was cut the words Unit, one hundred cents" This is termed the "collar" by numismatics, and there is no collar upon these restrikes. Hence, t is useless to look among the old dol lars that were in circulation for one bearing the date of1soi
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
aas pnne uith Pire.,nhnies.

An Inquirer man called on the head of a big business honse and found him self seated at a roll-top desk which was absolutely clear of papers. I'm glad to find your desk clear,' the newspaper man remarked; you will have plenty of time to talk to me-" "Yes, I've cleared up everything for the day" was the reply, "and have determined to do away altogether with this desk. ] haven't time for det.ils or pigeonholes, and have ordered glass.top fiat desk, on which will handle the mail as l al- ways here. But every ms,tter is event ually to be attended to by some one in the establishment, and as read turn the communications to the man who will look after them. By this means I ;m almost at liberty to give my attention to the 10l questions which arise in a days business, and which are submitted L. me for final settlement. That glass topped desk without pigeonholes ought to be worth five years of life to me. '- Philadelphia Inquirer.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28

The Wilcox News says the gover h. ment has in view q military telegraph line from Bisbee to the San Bernardino ranch on the Mexican border. If this line is established no doubt small detachment of troops will be quartered at the San Bernardino ranch to keep watch for renegade Indians coming up out of Mexico, as the ranch lies directly on the old Apache war trail.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
Arizona Silver Belt
Thursday. May 28. 1896.
AIDS 10 MEMORY.
rhsy Arc oftsner Detrim~nt Than of
 Any Real Value.

They Arc Oftsner a Dctrlm~nt Than of
 Any Real Value.
 As to the ordinary loss of memory produced by advancing years, it is strange how proper names are always the first tc go; even those of our inti- mate friends often temporarily vanish
 which, when we arc about to intro duee them to strangers, is rather em- barrassing Next to them, to judge from my own experience, arc synonyms. This is inconvenient in literary com position. and necessitates the frequent use of the "Thesaurus," writes James Payn in the Illustrated London News, What is very unfortunate, this only makes matters worse, for there Is noth- ing more certain than that the constant use of helps to memory causes its de- struction. By constantly referring to ready reckoner" persons have been known to have destroyed all power of calculation. On the other hand, noth- ing so strengthens the memory as the exercise of it, and when this is not in- termitted, but kept up as in youth, we find that, as in the late Mir. Brandram's s case, old age is no bar to the most per feet recollection. Indeed, it is probable. as Sydney Smith observes. that the decay of memory in old men probably proceeds as frequently from the very little interest they take in what Is passing around them as from any mental decay. Sir Benjamin Brcdie held the same opinion: "The old man is not stimulated by ambition as when he felt that he had many years of fife before him. He has probably with drawn from his former pursuits, and has substituted no otbers for them, and we know that the mind, as well as the body, requires constant exercise to keep it in healthy state"
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
whooplns Cough.

There Is no danger from this disease when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely given. It liquifies the tough mucus and aids It's approximation. It also lessens the severity and frequency of paroxysms of coughing, and insures a speedy recovery. There is not the least danger in giving the Remedy to children or babies. as 1t contains no injurious substance. For sale by H. c. Hitchcock, druggist.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
waatrd tas Cow Most.

X sensation was created nt Carlisle. Pa., the other night at the home of Henry Uundorf, where Il wedding was to have taken place. The hride-to-be Henry Dundorf, where . wedding was .'oscph nerr, a farmer residing at Plain. field, was the recalcitant groom The sucsts had arrived and the wedding dinner was in preparation at tho Dun der home, but the groom did not ar rive, md the bride began shedding tears. Then the groom appeared and in bnsi- ness like way informed the girl and her fathcr that inc marriage would have to ic postponed as the money he had saved toward dcfrayiEg wedding ex- penses i,c now intended to use in the purchase of n COW. Dcrr then left the house.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
Notice to Creditors.

E STATE of George Danforth, deceased. = Notice Is hereby given by tho under signed executor of the estate of Gerge Dan forth, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said de- ceased to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said exccutrix at her residence on Salt river. or the probate ofice in Globe, the same being the places for the transaction of the business of said estate, h said county of 0ilA.
 ELIzABErH A. HOOKER, Executrix of Estate of George Danforth, Deceased.
 Dated Globe this lst day of May. 1895.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
Monte Carlo has had fl disastrou,

Monte Carlo has had a disastrous summer season. Instead of II roulette tables there are only three, and there was but one trente-et-quarante table instead of four. Except for couple of hours in the afternoon and after dinner even these were half empty. One hotel which is under contract with the Casino people to keep open lost s1,ooo a week, and all the others were closed.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28

The Bishop (to young widow)-My sister, dare say you find comfort Tn the thought that you made you hus- band happy while he lived? Young Widow--Yes. Poor Jack was in heaven till he died.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28

That letter which never came from Grover, declining tbird term nomina- tioD, is again giving currency to the report, says the Albuquerque Citizen, that his excellency will not finch if the thing comes bis way at Chicago.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
Not aa insult.

Maj. Lomax, of the United States army, visiting in Canada soon after the war of ,sI2, was entertained in Quebec by the officers of one of the royal reg.. mcnts. After dinner, speeches and toas,s being in order, one of the Brit ish officers. having imbibed too gener. ously of the champagne, gave as a toast: The president of the United States. dead or alive" The toast was accepted with laughter. Maj. Lomax rose to respond, saying: Permit me to give as my toast: The prince re. gent, drunk or sobcr.'" The British officer sprarg instantly 10 his feet. and in angry tones demanded; sir. do you intend that remark as an insul,?" To which Maj. I.oI.sx calmly replied: No, sir; as the reply to one"
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28
MUSIC HATH SrRENoTH.

Piano Piayers Arc Heavy Weights on ,hs
 Ivory Reys
 It requires more force to sound e note gently on the piano than to lift the lid of a kettle. A German com poser hos figured that minimum prss-
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28

Don't send away for your job print ing. We do high grade work at most rsAsonable prices. Call and see our samples.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-05-28

So.50 . year for the ssmvEn BEIr Hubscribe.s
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Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole car
casses from slaughterers to Dealers:
BEEF-First quality, 41245c; second
quality, 444Ac; third quality, 312c per 10.
VEAI1-445o for large and sore per 10
for small
MUTTON-Wethers. SC; Ewes. 4941sc
per ID.
Thanksgiving, 5Q51Ac per 10.
PORK-Live Hogs, 234c per 10 for heavy
and &c for small.
Eastern Grain Markets.
New York, Sept. 4th.
wHEAT-September. 631kc; December
ej9sc; May. soc.
Chicago, Sept. 4th
WHEAT-Se September, 564c; October
SIC: December, 6S+sc; May, 62asc.
The record-union., 1896-09-05
CHEESEMAN'S SPECIFIC MIXTURE.

WITH THIS REMEDY PERSONS CAN
cure themselves without the least ex-
posure, change of diet or change in appIi-
cation of business. The medicine contains
nothing that is of the least injury to the
constitution. Ask your druggist for it.
Price. 81 . bottle. VNE
The record-union., 1896-09-05
SACRAMENTO MARK Ell.
No Change I'm the Situation In Local
Produce Circles.

Sacramento, Sept. 4th.
There was no change in the situation
in local produce circles to-day. Trade was
fairly good and prices stationary.
Following are the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned:
TLOUR-Family Extras. 81 per 100 lbs:
81 for 80 lbs
FRUIT-Limes, 15c dozen. Cocoanuts.
100 each: Lemons, 20440c per dozen, as TO
size; Oranges. 20450c per dozen. as to size;
bananas, 35c per dozen Pineappies, 3o9
soc each; Apples, Sc per 10; Pears. &c per
Ib: Prunes, all varieties. 4q5c per ID:
Plums, all varieties, 4Qs5o per 10; Peaches.
Clings. Sc per ID: Strawberries, bas-
kets for l5c; Blackberries,2 baskets for l6c;
Cantaloupes 5lJ10c each: Watermelons,
b42oc each: Nectarines. DC per Ib; Grapes,
BAIRY PRODUCE-Butter-V 3oc
per roll; Petaluma, doc. Creamery ooc.
Eheese-Canrornia, 12lsc psr ID; Young
America, 15c; Eastern CreameIy, loGaoc
Genuine Swiss, 4oc: American Swiss. soc:
Martins Creamery. 20c: komatour (sum-
mer creamy. 30c each,
POULTRY-Turkeys- liens, lac
per 10; Live Gobblsrs. 121act dressed. LOG;
Ehickens-Hens, 60c each: boosters, OOc:
Bpring. SOC; BroiIers. SOC; Tame Oucks.
15c; Geese. 81 per pair.
EGGS-California, zoo per dozen; East
ern, zoe per dozeE-
VEGETABLES-Onion 11zc per TO; Cab
Aage, 1c per 10; Garlic, &c per 10; Potatoes
.1zo per 10; Summer Squash, 2izc ID Peas
Summer Squash, xrtc per 10; Peas.
&c per 10. Bunch Vegetabies. Izt5c per
doz. Lettuce three for DC; Wax Beans.
&c per 10; Green Beans, &c per ID; Toma-
toAA 30 per M 0rsAn PsDQsrs. % pes
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET

San Francisco, Sept. 4th.
Morning Session-Alpha, 20c; Alta, 13c;
Andes. 3Sc; Relcher, Bic; b & B. 81 10;
Bodie, 72c; G Point 34Q33c; II 81 n, 81 80;
Justice, &c; Mexican, 62c; Occidental, 59
Q57c; Ophir, 81 90; Overman, 1Sc; Potosi,
96c; Savage, 62460c; S Nevada, 53c; Union,
| 4SQ47c; Yellow Jacket, 39c.
Afternoon Session-ophir,, 81 o5Q1 10;
Mexican, 63c; G & c, 5Sc; b & b, 81 10G
l 10; Savage, 61Q62c; Chollar, 81 25Q2 20;
Potosi, 9S@97c; c Point. 34c; Yellow
Jacket, 40c; Con. Imperial, Sc; Kentuck,
&c; Belcher, Sac; Confidence, 81 50; Ne
vada, 56Q55c; Utah, SC; Seq Belcher 14c;
Overman, 1Sc; Union, 45c; Alta, lie; Occi-
dental, 63c; Andes. 33c; Rulwer, 43c.
Closing Quotations-Alta, 13c; Alpha,
20c; Andes, 34c; Belcher, 35c; B &B, 81 80;
Bodie, 74c; Bullion, 10c; Bulwer, 49c; Chal-
lenge, &c; Chollar, 81 20; Confidence 81 50;
c c V, 81 So; Con Imperial, &c; c Point,
| SIC; Exchequer, &c; G & c, 56c; Fl & N,
| 81 45; Justice, 7c; Kentuck Sc; Mexican
soc; Mono. 25c; Occidental, CSC; Ophir, 81;
| Overman, 20c; Potosi, 95c; Savage, 56ci
s Nevada, Soc; Union, 46c; Utah, 10c; Yel-
| low JaCI<af 9Qc
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IUDSON EXCURSION fer EAST ~ IeaVes RoIRes
Sacramento weekly. Upholstered cars.
Managers through to Chicago and Bos-
ton. Lowest rate. Cali on c. j. ELLIS,
Agent s. 7. Co, Sacramento, or address
JUDSON & CO., 10 Montgomery street,
San Francisco.
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California Fruit Sales.

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-Porter Brothers
company sold to-day at open auction:
Grapes-Tokay. SO 30 per double crate and
II oOg2 20 per single crate; assorted, 81 40
az 20; Muscats, S0c@$1 65; Rose de Peru,
75@SOc. Pears-Bartletts, 81 20Q1 80 per
box; Clapp's Favorite, 81 10. Prunes-
Gros, 81 1901 45 per half crate; Hungarian,
81 05Q1 30. Peaches-McDevitt Clings,
10c@S1 20 per box; Allbrights, 81 10; Fl
quets Late, 81 0501 10: Salway, 70cQS1 10;
Freestone, 75cq$1 10; Orange Clings, 81 o5;
81 per half crate; Japan, 75c.
Company sold at open auction to-day:
Grapes-Tokay, 81 30@2 40 single crates;
Muscats, S5Q95c; Rose de Peru, 75@S5c.
Peaches-Late Crawfords, 81 1591 55 per
box; McDevitts S1Q1 80; Brandywine,
Stump-of-the-Wo and Orange Clings,
81 %; Salways. $1Q1 %; Allbrights, 81 10
@1 20; Freestones, 81. Nectarines-S1 &c
per half crate. Pears-Summer Seckels,
81 75Q1 S5 per box; Bartletts, 81 05Q1 90
per box, and 60Q70c per half box. Prunes-
hungarian, 81 10@1 80 per half crate.
Plums-Victoria, 81 20 per half crate.
CHICAGO, Sept 4.-Porter Brothers
Company sold at open auction to-day:
Pears-Bartletts, 81 3001 80 per box.
CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-The Earl Fruit Com
pany sold California fruit in the union auc-
ton to-day, realizing the following prices
Bartlett Pears, 81 1901 80. Peaches-Pic-
Grapes-Tokay, 81 35QD1 rs; Muscat, 81 %
al 30; Malaga, 30c@S1.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4-The Earl Fruit
Company sold California Beurre Hardy
Pears in the union auction to-day at 81 1O
al 20 Der box