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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15

great interest In the educational instltu-
tons OF Virginia. and Is ST present vice.
president OF tho Board OF Visitors OF
William and Mary College. In the ''ali
night debates" which occurred In the
House Of Delegates during the session OF
lSS1-'a2. the leaders In the nlitestering
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15

Judge Barksdale Of Halifax county.
was In the city yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15

CAPTAIN GEOnlE A. MUSHBACH
Alexandria district demanded his ser
vices in the Senate, and sent him TO that
body ktO succeed that brilliant young
Nirginian. Hon. r. Walton Moore Oh
Fairfax, who declined a reelection.
in addition to being prominent and ac-
tive in political matters, Senator Mush-
bach mas always taken a lively interest
I'm military affairs lie is captain OF the
Alexandria Light Infantry, ana mas
been at the head OF this well-known
military company since 1883 He is the
oldest captain in point OF service In the
Virginia Volunteers, and his company
has visited Richmond upon all great pub
lie occasions.
Besides being strong and forcible in de-
bate. Senator Mushbach has shown con-
siderable aptitude as presiding officer,
and at the last session of the Senate, and
while he was In the House OF Delegates,
no was frequently called to preside tenn
porarily. and the cleverness In which he
dispatched business was recognized on all
sides.
HON. JAMES y. STUBBS.
Hon. Jones y. Stubbs, OF Gloucester
who was the chairman Of the Investigate
ing Committee is another member OF the
hoard. lie has been in the General As
semblv of and on ever since 1862 Sena-
tor stubbs was born on the 18th OF Oc-
tober. 1889. in Gloucester county lie IS
a graduate Of William and Mary College
and of the University OF Virginia. Stha-
tor Lovenstein. of Richmond, and Sena-
tor Stubs began their public career at
the same time. They were IN the House
together In 1869 and Senator Stubbs was
among those who we're injured in the
dreadful Capitol disaster when occurred
Apru q. 1870. lie has never entirely re-
covered from the injuries he then sus-
tained. Senator Stubs has served upon
all the most important committees of the
LEGISLATURE. and his long public career
has enabled him TO become very familiar
with public affairs
During the war he did gallant service
for the Confederacy and he is at pres
cnt a member of the History Committee
OF the United Confederate Veterans, and
also chairman of the History Committee
OF the Grand Camp Of Confederate Vet
Grams Of Virginia. lie has always taken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15

20 dozen fine Hemsttched Colored-Bor-
dered Handkerchlefs, worth lOc., for &c.
each.
zoe. value i'm a Very Elaborately En-
broidered Wide Hemstitched Handker-
chief, for II 1-2e.
Pure Linen Hemstitched Mourning
Handkerchiefs, worth 2Jc., for DC. apiece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Baby Carriages.

50 % buys Substantial Rattan Carriage.
neatly upholstered; 50 value.
Z 30 buys a so Carriage, prettily up
holstered in brocatelle or satin.
10 buys your choice of - Strong Car
rIages. edcn upholstered In best quail
" satin or damask.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
SILKS.

zoe. yards pieces 50-inch Two-Tone
Taffeta; 3 pieces Black SatinStripe
Taffeta.
DC. yard-l5 pieces Black and Colored
Taffetas and Surahs-a rare bargain,
pieces All-Silk Linen-Color Pongee-
Just the thing for waists.
69c. yard-Dresden and Persian Silks,
pretty effects: soc. value.
soc. yafd-3 pieces each. Navy and Black
and White Shepherds Plaid SILK: Toe
value. all-silk.
81 yard-l5 pieces Chameleon Dresden and
Persian Silks. extra quality. striking
effects, sl.39 value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
BLACK GOODS.

81. 25 yard-Imported silk and Wool Bro
cade DYtcts; sl.75 value.
81 yard-Suk and Wool-Mixed Jacquards,
Figured Serges, &c; sl.S3 value.
soc. yard-15 pieces Fancy Jacquaros; en-
tirelv new and stylish effects.
soc. yard-l0 pieces 46-inch Serge. Fig
ured Brilliantines, and Mohair, 81
value.
SOC. YARDS pieces Regular 5Oc. Fig
ured Lustre, Serges, Jacquards. &c.
25c. yard-A surprisingly pretty line
this modest price you will find 30
values In Plain and Figured Mohal.
Lustres. All-Wool Serges. and othel
fancy weaves
l9c. understanding special in Black
Goods at this price. mostly figured ana
diagonals; regular 2Jc. value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
Tail0r-Made Suits.

1898 buvs a Perfect-Fittlng. Stylish,
Tailor-Made Suit. lined throughout with
best material. Bishop sleeve and full
skirts black and navy blue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
WAISTS.

roc each-1o dozen French Percale
Waists. French front and large Bishop
sleeves. 69c. value.
TIC. each-50 dozen 81 .25 Waists. made
in latest styles, ana OF best percale'
Irish lawn, grass-linen, &c.
s.. 9s-Perfect-Fltting Black Surah and
China-Snk Waists. made OF best quail
tv silk, and In latest style; 81 value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-15
CAPTAIN DOYLE's SUCCESSOR.

In regard TO the question who is 70
succeed Captain Doyle Il is safe 10 say
that only two persons have 30 far been
mentioned with any assurance OF sue
cess One OF them Is DR.. Franklin
Pierce. OF smithneld, who represented
the county OF Isle Of Wight IN the Leg
isl@yure during the last session. and
vAs u very highly recommended for the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
A BABY HYENA.

The baby hyena is the attraction at
the Central Park 200" A hyena in
infancy is cute, bright-eyed, soft,
pudgy and kittenish. But it grows
out of this in time, and this frolic-
some little creature will few years
hence be as vllainously ugly as he is
now delightful. He is brownish-
hued creature, with q black muzzle,
about as tall and as fat as Newfound-
land puppy. His age is three months
ii fact due to the vigilance of the
keeper, as her ina" has shown here
tofore disposition to eat her off
spring, having in this unnatur al man
ner disposed of half dozen young
sters that would have been brothers
and sisters to the latest arrival.
Mrs. Hyena is rs tall as st. Ber-
nard, and her infant freely walks un-
der the arch of her shaggy and i'll.
smelling body. The baby just now
has high fore legs and short hind legs,
and moves about with an awkward
wobble that greatly amuses the chill.
dren who throng before the cage.
When the baby grows up he will laugh,
as does his mother, laugh that car
ries terror with it to every breast in
the Zoo, but just now the laugh is
simply q joyous gurgle.
The mother is fond of her son in a
hyena way. and evidently believes
with Solomon that to spare the rod is
to spoil the child. One day last week
she gave her off,pring a trouncing
that he will not forget in hurry. 1t
seems that when the daily allowance
OF meat, scraps and bones were thrown
into the cage she declined to allow
tue infant any portion of it. Some
one called the keepers attention to
this seemingly selfish act, but the
keeper said "she probably knew
best"
The youngster evidently did not
share the keepers opinion Of the wis.
dom of his mother, for he made a
futile effort to seizs juicy morsel OF
horse meat, was caught in the act and
punished. His name is "Whiskers. v
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
Warm Weather Hints.

I have generally found that the heat
or the cold, the wet weather or the
dry, the windy or the cloudy, affected
me very little if l went calmly on and
made the best Of 1t. Ones work
should occupy ones thoughts and
ones hands 80 fully that one has no
time to be troubled about surround
Jugs of atmosphere. The busy girl is
happier than the indolent girl for the
reason that her mind is taken up with
something worth while.
A little caution about fans. Don't
fan so vigorously that you put your
self into heat by the exertion.
Never fan the back of your friends
neck If you are sitting behind her.
Fan with gentle, steady motion, so
that waves of air strike your own face,
but not 80 that you send icy shivers
down your neighbours spine.
On q very sultry day nothing is
gained by drinking great deal of ice
water. The more one drinks the more
thirsty one grows. A little water held
iu the mouth moment, and allowed
to trickle slowly down the throat, will
relieve thirst more effectually than q
gobletful hastily tossed off.
The question comes up every sum-
mer, how shall we best keep our homes
cool during the sultry part of the day?
Shall we close them and shut out the
heat, or simply darken them and allow
the air to come in? My way has been
to open every window, both at the
top and at the bottom, early in the
morning, flooding the house with the
sweet, cool air. Then, about ten
o'clock. or earlier. close the windows,
except for few inches at the bottom,
aud fasten shutters aud blinds so that
they will not fly open. Darken every
room which you are not using until
the sun goes down. But do not sit to
read, sew, or practise in the dark.
Your eyes need plenty OF light. When
you go into the darkened rooms, do
so to rest, not to work. Harper
Round Table.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
The bicycle as bail bond, ammo al

The bicycle as bail bond, ammo an.
ces the Chicago Times Herald, is a
new use for this omnifying vehicle
which rises to every emergency.
Foolish scorchers and other luckless
riders get arrested from time to time
and hard hearted policemen lug them
of to the rouhdhouse, where often
they are obliged to pass hapless
night 1t is not every cyclist that can
at moments notice summon friends
to distant police station to give bail.
In this dire strait happy thought
occurred to some one that the wheel
itself ought to be sufficient bail for
the appearance of its owner the next
day to answer for his misfeasance. No
sooner suggested than acted upon,
and the chief of police in Now York
has issued an order that wheelman
who are arrested may be released by
leaving their wheels as security fsr
their subsequent appearance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

had been looking from one TO the
other OF her relatives as they spoke,
and now interposed with her soft voice
aud pitying gray eyes. ''Cousin
Mary Ann shall stay with me. There's
plenty of room on my little iron bed
stead for two, and I can go out with
her, looking for situation, after
school hours. To sure, / haven't
great deal, but what little I have 1
will share with Cousin Mary Ann"
"Evelcen, you're crazyl" said Mrs.
Simon Sykes, uplifting both her
hands.
you're fooll"politely added Mrs.
Smith.
But the strangers lip quivered
"God bless you, child" said she,
rising up and putting aside the veil of
worn lace that dropped on her face.
"And now, girls, may as well tell
you that 1 am your Aunt Pamela.
Mary Aun Blake is an entirely imagi.
nary person."
"You Aunt Pamela?" shrieked Mrs.
Sykes.
"Yes, l."
"But--you are rich"
'People say So"
"Theu," gasped Mrs. Smith, "why
do you come here in the guise OF a
beggar?"
'To try the hearts and natures OF
my three nieces," said Aunt Pamela,
dryly. Deborah calls me an old
harridan, Selma refuses to help me by
so much as penny, but little Eveleen
is willing to share her scanty all with
me. And I'll be as generous with
her. What money the old woman has
to leave shall be Eveleen Blake's."
Mrs. Simon Sykes and Mrs. John
Smith looked at each other in dsmay.
But it was too late to apologize now
the mischief was done, and the fac,
that they had done it themselves was
poor consolation. And little Eve.
leen was an heiress after all. --Satur-
day Night.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

Says the st Louis Globe Dem ocrat:
"The popular impatience of the laws
delay is strongly emphasized by the
fact that in the last ten years the
number of lynchings and mob execu-
tions has considerably exceeded that
OF the legal hangings, while both
have fallen so far below the number
OF homicides as to suggest that still q
vast number of guilty men escape a
fate they richly deserve. From Janu-
ary 1, 1892, to the end of 1894, there
were in this country 40, ,934 murders,
or homicides, 917 legal executions and
1,495 lynchings, only 2,412 murders
out of 40,934 coming to justice. The
showing is calculated to appal even
conservative men, since it proves not
only increasing disregard for human
life, but increasing reluctance to adj
minister stern justice to the worst form
of crime"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
A Great Shot.

James Shields was elected to the
United States Senate in 1848, de-
feating his predecessor, senat or
Breese. Shields had distinguished
himself in the Mexican war, and at
the battle Of Cerro Gordo he was shot
through the lungs, the ball passing
out at his back. His recovery was
one OF the marvels OF the day.
Shields war record is believed to
have secured to him his triumph over
Breese. When tue news Of Shields'i
election was received. a lawyer named
Butterfield was speaking of it to 1
group of friends, when one Of them
remarked: "It was that Mexican bull
let that did the business" "Yes,
restored Butterfeld. "that was I
great shot. The ball went cleal
through Shields without hurting him
and killed Breess one thousand mile
away."-Argonant
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
SAVED BY A sEAGULL.

Two months before our story opens
Andy Royson, while playing on the
beach, came across seagull which in
some way had broken its wing and
was unable to dy. Andy took it
home and nursed it until it was we'll.
He offered the bird its liberty by TAX
ing it on the beach and pitching II
into the air. 1t would fly little way
but would al ways come back to him.
Andy soon learned to love the bird
very much. At the time our story
opens they were always together. I,
would follow Andy everywhere hs
went.
Andy lived close to the beach. HI
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
Learn to Labor and Walt.

For the lessons Of life
They are many and stern;
And the hardest to learn
Is not masterful strife
For king or states
II is only-to walt.
Youth Is eager TO start
On the ocean alone,
Ere his strength be full-grown;
And though Age from his heart
May Of perils Inform,
Still he thirsts for the storm.
II his courage be strong
He may struggle along
And by sorrow grow strongi
And the years, as they fly,
May allot him life's prize
On this side of the skies.
Bnt the many that strive
For the laurels must fail;
And full many sail
At Denth's port shall arrive,
That could enter joys gate
Would It's master but wait.
Frank Putnam in Chicago Times-Heralt
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

The extent OF the recent disasti ous
storm in ST. Louis has at last been as
certsined, and there is cause for con-
graduation, remarks the Atlanta Con-
stitution, in the authorized statement
which comes from st. Louis that all
reports as to the devastation wrought
by the Cyclone have been grossly ex-
aggerated. After most thorough in
vestigation the board Of assessors has
fixed the actual loss of property in
St. Louis at $40, 23s, 900. This is
much smaller than the estimated loss
which was hastily computed at the
time Of the storm. The number OF
buildings totally destroyed is placed
at 321. If these buildings were ar
ranged in succession they would
extend for a distance OF nearly two
miles. The total number of build
ings partially destroyed is fixed al
8,5l2, equivalent to row of dwellings
thirty-thrse miles long. Estimating
five persons to each house the destruc
tive work of the cyclone has entsiled
more or less privation upon 10000
people. Had the cyclone visited q
town OF that sizs it would have al
most completely demolished it. As il
is the devastation wrought by the cy,
clone in St. Louis is bad enough. Il
might have been great deal worse
and there is much to be thankful FOL
in the magnificent buildings and psla
tial homes which have been spared
st. Louis will soon recover from tn,
injuries which she has received and
while she will always remember the
cyclone with shudder. she will. NJ
doubt. gather renewed strength from
her disaster and be all the greater be
eauus of the tribnlstions through
yAiet - hAs pasSsd
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
AN ODD COINCIDENCE.

The British sparrow was introduced
into Boston within the last twenty
years, and has found favor with some
aud abuse from many. But the birds
have developed habit which is at
once picturesque aud amusing. At
the hour of afternoon tea they assem-
BILE from all parts of the city and
perch upon the branches of the trees
in the Kings Chapel Burying Ground.
The poplar trees are so crowded that
they seem to be budding with twitter-
ing birds. The noisy ''caucus OF
crows" Of which Lowell speaks is
quite outdone by these sparrows. 1t
is au odd coincidence that these Eng
lish birds should every day gather in
the first Gods acre Of the Church of
England in the Massachusetts, Bay
Colony. New York Mercury.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

The University of Strasburg con-
tanned in 1883 three men, each I'M
known to the other and each of whom
has since achieved international fame.
The trio consisted of Paderewski, then
musical instructor at the university (;
Professor Roentgcn, professor of
physics, aud Nicola Tesla. who was in-
stalling an electric plant for the uni
yersity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

United States Minister Ransom says
American capital is building up Mex
ican prosperity. OF President Diaz
he says: "a wiser and better magis-
trate never guided the destinies of a
nation"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

Mr.. Gladstone has written letter
in which he says he regards the Turk
ish Government as "the greatest
scourge of mankind and the greatest
disgrace and scandal to religion, in
cluding the religion of Mohamet, on
the face of the earth"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

The perilousncss of an army SUR
geon's life is illustrated by the fact
that out of twenty surgeons on the
battlefield of Abbn Carina in Abyssin-
10, seventeen we're killed in action.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

Sir Edwin Arnold would like to see
in all Christian governments minis
ter of state charged with the interests
of the birds, beasts and fishes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

There are $50 women journalists.
editors and authors in England and
Wales. according to the last census re-
ports.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

Mathematical experts estimate that
tlU st. Louis convention cost, directly
and indirectly, nearly 100000
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-17
ANT THAT TOLD THE NEWS.

Now comes a learned scientist
says that some animal srenlly
do talk-of course in their own
language. And to prove it he
tells story about c,ever ants.
He says he saw drove of them OF
small, black variety apparently NOV
ing to new quarters, those going in
certain direction all carrying eggs or
sick and helpless relatives. while those
moving in the opposite direction ap-
peared to have deposited their bur-
dens and to be just returning for an
other load of "household effects"
They were probably pretty well
along with their work, judging by
the leisurely way in which they would
frequently put their heads together
as though chattering about their new
quarters or some other interesting
subject. 1t beiug question in tue
naturalist's mind whether they were
really talking or not, he hit on the ex-
pedient of murdt ring one of their
number to see if the others would run
and tell what had happened. He
says: 1.-The eye-witnesses of the mur-
der fastened away and laid their heads
together with every ant they met,
whereupon all would turn and scamper
away. No more ants passed along
that path during the day. Chicago
Record.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-17
Canada's Forest Wealth.

The forests of Canada have sup
piled more or less the wants of Eu-
rope for centuries. From the earliest
days of its occupation by the French
the forest wealth of the country
washed by the St. Lawrence engaged
tho attention of the government OF
France, who saw therein vast re.
sources available for their naval yards.
They drew from these forests large
numbers OF masts and spars and is
sued stringent regulations for the
preservation of the standing oak.
When the country was first ceded to
Great Britain, but little attention was
paid at first to its vast timber supply.
owing to the fact that almost the
whole of the Baltic trade was car
ried on in British bottoms. and
that the timber. of northern Europe
provided an unfailing and convenient
return freight for the shipping thus
engaged. When, however, the troubles
of the Napoleonic era commenced,
and especially when the continental
blockade was enforced, the timber
supplies of the Baltic becoming un-
certain and insufficient, attention was
directed to the North American colon
les, with the result of increasing the
quantity of timber which reached
Great Britain from 1900 tons in the
year 1900 to 125, 800 tons in 1910 and
to 30S, 900 in 1920. In 1895 the
amount exported to the United King
dom showed total of 1910, 6S5 tons.
Northeastern Lumberman.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-17
THE IMPORTANCE OF CARE.

Here ure three stories, all vouched
for as true, which emphasize the i'm
portance of care in writing:
A Cincinnati grocer's hous, found
that cranberries had risen to Sc per
bushel. The purchasing clerk imme-
dately sent this note by the tirm's 8
teamster, cone hundred bushels per
Simmons. (Simmons was the driver $
nancy The well-meaning corre-
spondent thought the scrawl read,
zone hundred bushels persimmons, y
and boys were straightway set to work,
for persimmons were plentiful. The
wagon made its appearance next day
loaded down with eighty bushels. Tho
remaining twenty bushels were to fol-
low next day, and when the corre-
spondent found out his mistake he
angrily demanded why tue order did
not read by Simmons?
An English gentleman in writing to
q Lincolnshire friend, mentioned the
latter's kindness to him, and said he
should soon send him suitable
equivalent. The friend read the
word elephant" and Immediately
built a handsome barn for the recep-
ton of his elephantine majesty. But
much to his surprise a barrel OF
oysters was the equivalent. Harp
er's Round Table.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-17
( E(!Ss.,bildr sn;SiGSo0umDl|

grent and justly priced gift of scent
the monkey has the advantage, though
dogs have for centuries been bred with
a view to the development Of TINT
particular gift, and have both in sport
und in their use as detectives and
watches become almost indispensable
aids to man. Among the very few in
stances in which the animal has been
taken Wild and used intelligently as
servant it has been found that he can
not only find edible plants by scent,
which the t-ufie hunters poodles are
trained to do, but he can be used to
discover hidden water--a unique in
stance of animal service. LIE valiant,
the African traveller, gives an account
of tame baboon-probably a chac-
ma from South Africi-which illus
tratcs its fitness for a watch,a hunter,
and procurcr of food and water
more fully than any other record.
This monkey, ly sheer force of
brains, took command of the dogs
kept to protect the camp, and used
and directed them just as the older
balloons command and direct the rest
of the tribe. "By his cries, :" says lie
valiant, she always warned us of the
approach of an enemy before my dogs
discovered it. The dogs were SO ac-
customed to his voic, that they used
to go to sleep and was at first vexed
with them for deserting their duties.
When he once had given the alarm
they would all stop to watch for his
signal, and on the least motion of his
eyes or the shaking of his head l have
seen them rush forward to the quarter
toward which they observed that his
looks were directed. "-Atlanta Con-
stitution.