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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
MRS. NANsEN INTERVIEWED
She Doesn't Think the Doctor Has
discovered the Pole.

BERLIN. March 5-The Lokal An
zelger publishes an interview with the
wife OF Dr. hansen. the Arctic explorer.
who. II has been reported. is returning
from the North after having found the
pole. She says she is deluged with tele-
grams and letters. which she Is unable to
answer She understands nothing about
the question, which she leaves to sci
entists
Mrs. HANSEN was cool and composed.
She declared that she was convinced that
her husband would eventually reach tho
goal. but she had no doubt that the re-
cent story that he had found the North
Pole was canard. Success. she added,
could not be effected 80 quickly and cas-
lily. Moreover. the statements that had
been received were vague. There was
nothing positive or authentic about them.
In conclusion. she said. she derived the
greatest comfort and Joy from knowing
the worlds admiration and sympathy for
her husband
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
The Parade of the Blue and Gray.


The proposed parade of the veterans of
the Confederate and Federal armies in
New York next Fourth of July, each at
tired in their respective uniforms, that
has been talked Of considerably OF late,
and seemed to furnish a splendid oppor
tunity for bridging the bloody chasm and
forgetting the anmosites Of the past, has
recently developed some discordant senti-
ments, and has been practically declared
Off" This perhaps. Is very well, for al
though 1t would have been a pretty sight
TO have seen these former foes marching
together I'm harmony and peace under the
flag OF a common country, there are prob
abilities that there would have been some
occurrences that would have marred the
pleasures of the affair and created dis
agreeable sentiments that otherwise would
not have been aroused. The recent utter
ances of General Ivan n. Walker, COM
mander-in-chef Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, are evidences of the sort OF
spirit to which we refer. General Walker
said: I'VE cannot as an organization join
any public demonstration and march with
those who fought against the Union. cloth
ed in the uniform of cause that was
shot 10 death by the Grand Army Of the
Republic thirty years ago."
When thrown together on ordinary Oc-
casions the veterans Of the North and
South generally mingle together with
good feeling and a generous regard for
the valor and worth of each other as SOL
diers. But to indulge in a determination,
with the chief of the G. A. r. on record
as entertaining such opinions regarding
it as that above quoted, would have ar
gued badly for It's harmony and success.
1t Is perhaps just as well, therefore that
the whole affair should be declared off,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
GROUNDING OF THE NEW YORI<.
Inquiry Before United states Inspec-
tOrs-Pilot BigIey Tesfides.

NEW YORK, March 5.-Pilot Richard
Bisley, who had charge Of the steamer
New York when she grounded last Sat
urday, was before Captain Samuel G.
Fairchild and William ii. Barrett, of
the local Board of United States In
epectors OF Steam-Vessels. this afternoon
lie said that he requested Captain Grant
twice 70 have the anchors made ready
but in each instance the Captain who re-
manned on the bridge with him. made no
response. il the anchors had been ready.
which they ought TO have been, Pilot
Bigley said when the New York got in
SIDE Sandy Hook he certainly would
have come TO anchor until tre fog cleared.
As the pilots testimony regarding Can
tain Grants failure TO get the anchors
ready opened up q new line of inquiry.
the herring was not closed to-day. No
day has yet been fixed for its continuance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Anti-NcKfnIeyites for Morton.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. March "a. E.
Baxter. Of Elmira, y. Y: ID. s. Alex
ander, a personal friend Of ex-President
Harrison's. of Buffalo, and w. 4. Suther-
land, OF Rochester. member of the Ma
tional Republican Committee. held con-
ference with the anti-McKinley leaders.
at the Denison House here tonight. II is
understood they favor Governor Morton
for the presidency. 1t is reported that the
three men will call upon General Harri-
son tomorrow, and attempt to interest
him in the scheme TO send a divided dele
cation to St Louis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
DIR. Elihu Vedder Dead.

ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA, March s.
Or. Elihu Vedder died at his residence.
in this city. this morning at 9 o'clock.
OF old age. He was born in Schenectady.
n. Y, November 10, 1892 He came
here twenty-five years ago from Cuba.
where he practiced dentistry for thirty
years. He was the father OF Elihu We'd
der, the famous artist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
GERMAN SUGAR BILL.
Appropriation for the Construction
of Three New Cruisers

BERLIN. March Sin the Rechstag
to-day the governments sugar bill was
referred 10 commission Of twenty-one.
The budget commission granted the gov
ernment's demand for vote for the con-
struction OF three new cruisers. after
long speech by Freiherr Marschall Won
Bieberstein, comparing the growth OF the
German navy with the Increase OF the
nayles Of other Powers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
.-.s.t ON the Bermuaa

NEW, YORK, March 5.-United States
Marshal Mccarthy boarded the alleged
Cuban revolutionary steamship Bermuda
nd arrested Captain John Brabason 10.
,hs limited States grand jury. He was
naroled in the custody OF his lawyer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Funeral Of Archbishop Kenrick.

ST. LOUIS, MO-, March 5.-Arch-
bishop Kain to-day states that the fu-
neral OF Archbishop Kenrick win take
place at the Cathedral, on walnut
street next Wednesday morning. The
hodv will be taken from the archiepis-
sonst residence to the Cathedral next
Snnanv eyeninx. where It will lie In
s,atc until wednesday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Pardon Denied Him.

COLUMBUS. o.. March 5.-w ]. e.
tot, the editor OF the Columbus Sunday
CAPITOL who shot and killed his city edi-
tor A C.. Osborn. In 1891, and Is now
serving a life sentence for 1t. will have
m remain In prison. The State Board OF
Pardons tonight rejected his application
for a pardon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Krapotkin Barred Out OF France.

PARIS. March 5.-PrInce Krapotkin.
the Russian revolutionist and author, ar
rived at Dieppe this afternoon from Eng
land. He was Immediately arrested, un-
der warrant OF expulsion issued on
February 10th. and ordered to return to
England on the next steamer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

NEW YORK, March 5.-George ".
Clyde & Co., owners OF the steamer
George w. Clyde. which was run into
on Sunday by the steamer Guyandotte.
of the Old Dominion Line, has filed a
libel in the United States District Court
for $4,000 against the Old Dominion Com
pany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
TroubIe nj pocas Del Toro.

COLON, March 5.-The steamer Fox
hall has taken a detachment OF troops
to Bocas del Toro. State OF Panama.
Trouble is feared there. A cargo for
Nicaragua is detained at Corinto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Holmes to he Hanged May 9TH.

HARRISBURG. PA, March 1.-The re-
cord In the Holmes case was received at
the Executive Department to-day. This
afternoon the Governor signed the death
warrant. and Herman w. Mudeett alias
May It'll.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
An X Ray on "A Great Name and Fame
CPearson's Weekly.)

Professor: To what did Xenophon owe
his reputation?
Student: Principally TO the fact that
his name commenced with an X. and
came in so handy for headlines in alpha
betical copy-bookS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

BERLIN, March 5.--Ninety bodies have
thus far been taken from the cleophas
mine nj Kattowitz. Prussian Silescia. the
scene yesterday s.of an explosion OF the
fire damp. "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Extensive snw-MiIi. Burned.

RALEIGH, n. c., March 5.-The ex-
tensive saw-mills Of the Roanoke Rail-
way and Lumber Company. near Ply
mouth. have been burned. Loss, 3d.
COO. Insurance. $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Southern Railroad Earnings.

NEW YORK, March 5.-For the month
of February the Southern railway
earned si.46T.5A an increase OF No56s5;
the Norfolk and Western, sszs.co. an In
crease OF s177.s73.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
~. A. q. HnrrIs DYING.

ATLANTA, GA. March 5.--A, midnight
Dr Maj o. Harris was barely alive. He
ts at the Holmes sanitarium. The ply
sscssps bavA no hnns for hss>-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

BERNIE, March 5.-Tne emperor Meme
lex has applied for Apyssih'as ADMISSION
into the Red-Cross Society
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Acquitted ef Bribery.

COLUMBUS. o., March 5.-The jury
to-day acquitted ex-senator w. c. Gear
NJ hrtheRx-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
I.-CAPITAL.
II.-ASSETS.

Amount Of capital stock subscribed .......... 49,.
Amount of capital stock actually paid up In cash
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

Ioanson being
smrI0u which o
o
ACCOUNT OF BONDS
OTHER AND STOCKS OWNED ABB
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Manager-CHARLEs II. POST.

General AGENT in vrgna@vIRGINIA TRUST COMPANY
PTnSpSi oGicenS7 And p PINE STREET. YORK
Organz or ncorpoated-A D., 1905.
Commenced Business in SEPTEMBER. 1890
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
INSURANCE STATEMENT.

THE UNITED STATES BRANCH INSURANCE
DECEMBER OF
VIRGINIA
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

ORIGIN OF THE TERM "STRAw
BAIL."-The origin of the familiar
phrases "straw bail" and "a man of
straw" is a most curious one. 1t dates
back 200 years, when the practice of
entering worthless bail was common.
The exact methods have not been
transmitted to posterity, but in several
old English works is to be found refer
ence to them. In one of these-Field-
ing's "Life of Jonathan Wild" the
thief-catcher-we read that Jonathan's
aunt married a man "who was famous
for so friendly a disposition that he
was bail for above 100 persons in one
year. He had also the remarkable
honor of walking in Westminster hall
with straw in his SHOE" 1t seems
that at one time when English law
yers wished to procure witnesses with
elastic consciences, or men who would
20 bail for their clients, they went into
Westminster hall, into which the prin-
cipal courts of law opened, and there
would quickly recognize the men they
wanted by glancing at their shoes,
from which protruded straw or two,
thus indicating their calling. Because
of this trademark, so to speak, these
professional witnesses or bail goers be-
came known as "men of straw" or
ones who were willing for considera-
tion to enter "straw BAIL"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

WITCH HAZEL.-The "witch-hazel"
grows in damp woods in almost all
parts of the United States except the
western plateau and Rocky Mountain
region, and is neither a hazel nor will
low, though bearing some resemblance
to the latter in its long, wavy branches,
and to the former in its hard nuts or
fruit. 1t has one very remarkable
popularity almost without parallel
in the vegetable kingdom its flowers
do not appear until late in the au-
tumn, generally after the leaves have
fallen, and its nuts do not ripen until
the following autumn, when their
elastic covering suddenly bursts, pro-
jecting the nut to q considerable dis
tance. The name switch" bears no
reference to any mystic quality, but
was given by the early settlers in this
country from having heard it applied
to the "witch elm" in England, or
elm of the wood of which "wyches,"
or boxes, were commonly made.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

A CoNFIDINa CUsToMER.-Some
little time ago an elderly man called
at the shop of Mr.. Muirhead, jew.
eler in Glasgow, and said that he had
come for his watch, which had been
left to be repaired. As Mr.. Muirhead
had no remembrance at the moment
of having done business with the man
be asked when he had left the article
"Oh," said the other, ~ didna leave
it in this shop, for ye were over by in
Nelson street when ye got it,"
"That must have been a long time
ago." said Mr.. Muirhead, "for we left
Nelson street in 1878; that is II years
since."
"But left it VII ye for a. that
said the man.
He was asked for the name and
number of the watch, which he de-
scribed, and on opening the repository
it was found safe and sound.
Exactly % years had passed away
since the man handed the watch in
for repair, yet he called for it at the
end of that time as if he had only left
it the preceding week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

BETWEEN Two FIREs.-"Porter," "
called the nervous passenger, II see
you have made up my bed with the
head toward the engine?"
eyes; sab all the beds made up
hathaway"
"Well, I don't like it. In case Of a
collision my neck would be broken"
"Ain't goin' to have no collision,
sah."
"You can't be sure of that. Any
how, I want you to turn the head the
other way"
"But in case dere should come a
collision, sab, it mought be rear end
one."
Gall right; I'll stand my chance"
"Youse prefers to have yoh feet to
the engine, sab ?"
"Yes, I do"
"Den youse amt skeery about rid
in feet first afore youse dead ?"
"H'm. Oh, bother, let the bed
Alone" said the nervous man, as he
prepared to tumble in.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
TALMAGE Is OPTIMISTIC.

Thinks the Success Of the Silver Cause
Will Be Followed by Great Prosperity.
The Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, who
has recently returned north after an
extensive tour of the southern states,
has given his views on the political
outlook in this section to the New
York Journal, DR.. Talmage said:
eff the silver people win, I believe
there will be such a revival of bust
ness, such a booming in industries,
which are now inactive, and such q
general shaking up of commercial in
terests that the country will be sure
to prosper.
"During my entire trip" he said,
"I did not find more than one or two
men who were not silverites. The
unanimity was astounding. The sen.
timent down south is universally for
the white metal. Bryan and Sewall
will get very large vote from that
section of the country.
"My associations and training and
my political affiliations of the past
place me on the side of single stan.
dard," be continued. "But certainly
believe that instead of disaster and
ruin following in the wake of the sill.
vel movement, the opposite will be
thd result.
II am not advocating that side of
tho political question:" said the dis
tinguished divine, "but I do not be.
lieve, with a good many of my Chris
tian friends, that in the success of the
movement the country will greatly
suffer.
"This is strong nation," he added
ave are engaged in great political
campaign, and it will ill befit me to be
strong partisan on either side. There
are honest, Christian, patriotic men on
both sides, and the life of the country
and welfare of its interests will be
great incentive to lead men in the
right direction. I have great faith in
the people of this country, and it is
fact that the people of a vast southern
and western tract are vehemently in
favor of silver"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

SPONTANEOUS FIREs.-Lampblack
has been known to take fire spontane-
ously.
Oiled or greasy rags have been seen
to blaze up in few minutes after hav-
ing been thrown on the floor.
Dried rubbish exposed to the heat
of the SUMS rays has been seen to
catch fire under circumstances that
rendered any other cause impossible.
The suns rays focused through a
window pane on plank in the floor
containing pine sap have been known
to set it on fire.
Sawdust used for cleaning floors or
absorbing spilled oil and varnish should
be removed from the building.
Sawdust accumulations around
journals of machinery are prolific
sources of fires.
Matches in the pockets of cast-off
clothing are dangerous,
Varnish and turpentine cans placed
too near the stove in cold weather are
liable to explode and catch fire.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

the pool and were surprised to find the
water quite tepid to the touch and some
what saline to the taste. In less than
half an hour the Prophet again appeared
and called to them to follow him. He
led them into the place where the fire
was burning and the grateful aroma OF
broiling venison filed the air. On wood
en- dishes ranged about the altar they
found an abundance Of cooked meats and
delicious trout. They would have set to
work eating with western promptness
had not the Prophet called out in a SOL
emn voice:
First lneel and let us return
thanks.
Every man knelt before a dish, &c
forming circle about the altar, and the
Prophet offered up prayer, filled with
Biblical quotations and startling rhe'
toricaI phrases Of his own. He had the
good sense not to pray the victuals cold.
He brought up suddenly and set an ex,
ample he would have his guests follow.
"Now, my brethren, VI said the Prophet
when the meal was concluded, 1--WE
must have rest. Sleep without fear, and
when the time for action comes I will
call you"
To RE coNTINuED.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

s0- The average American shows a
greater fondness for the succulent
peanut than any other varieties of
nuts with more delicate flavor. AS
a circus nut it has no equal in fact,
where there is any kind of an attrac-
ton where large numbers of people
congregate, the peanut vender is found
doing a thriving business. The pea
nut, in truth, is the greatest American
nut, grown and consumed here. Years
ago, when the American production
of nuts was rather limited, large guam
titles were brought from Africa. Now
there are practically none brought
from there, Virginia supplying almost
the entire demand. Tennessee and
North Carolina produce fair amount,
but the production of those states does
not cut much of q figure in the mar
ket.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

UNCLE SANS PENsIoNERs.-The
army of pensioners is scattered over
the whole world, no less than 5000
residing abroad. In this country the
state of Ohio heads the list with 1885,.
100 pensioners, while Oklahoma has
5,2S1, and Alaska has 18. There are
still on the rolls the names of three
daughters and nine widows of Revolu.
tionary soldiers-truly forcible re-
minder that the nation is still young.
Three of these widows are now living
in Virginia and two in Tennessee.
The war OF 1912 is represented by 21
survivors, averaging in age 96 years.
Three of the number have lived more
than a century. Andrew Franklin is
still living at Burlington, Kansas, at
the age of 1O2, and Hosea Brown at
Grants Pass, Oregon, at the age OF
103.
1t is probable, unless congress shall
pass new laws granting pensions to all
survivors of the late war and their
widows and orphans, that the roll
will now grow smaller and smaller
every year. 1t is 81 years since the
war ended, and all who participated
are rapidly approaching old age. In
fact, the amount paid for pensions has
already fallen off more than 17,0OO,-
600 dollars from that paid in 1898.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
HANDWRITING COUNTS.

Many a man gets position largely
on the strength of his good handwriting.
Many eminent men write badly because
they have so much writing to do that
they cannot take pains with it; but
bad handwriting is no certain sign OF
greatness. Some noted men can write
a readable hand.
1t is said that Mr.. Blank, wealthy
shipowner from Sunderland, once en-
tered the London Office of the late w.
Lindsay, NJ. P, inquiring for Lindsay.
As Mr.. Lindsay was out, the visitor
was requested to wait in an adjacent
room, where he found a person busily
engaged in copying some figures. The
Sunderland shipowner paced the
room several times, and took careful
notice of the writer's doings, and at
length said to him: "Thou writes a
bonny hand, thou dost."
~ am glad that thou think So" was
the copyist's reply.
"Ah, thou dost; thou macks thy
figures we'll thou'rt the chap want"
"Indeed !" said the Londoner.
ayes, indeed" said the Sunderland
man. "I'm a man of few words moo,
if thou'll come over to canny ould
Sunderland, thou seest I'll give thee
9120 year; and that's plum that
thou dost not meet with everyday in
thy life, 1 reckon"
The Londoner replied that he was
much obliged for the offer and would
consult Mr.. Lindsay when he returned.
Accordingly on the return of the latter,
be was informed of the shipowner's
tempting offer.
"Very WE'LL" said Mr.. Lindsay, II
should be very sorry to stand in your
way; 9120 pounds is at present more
than I can offer to pay you in the de.
partment in which you are at this time
placed. You will find my friend a
good and kind master, and, under the
circumstances, the sooner you know
each other the better. Allow me now,
therefore, Mr.. Blank, to introduce you
to the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone,
Chancellor of the Exchequer."
Mr.. Gladstone had been engaged in
making a note of some shipping re-
turns for his budget. The Sunderland
shipowner was little taken back at
first but he soon recovered his self
possession and enjoyed the joke as
much as Mr.. Gladstone did.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
NEVER SEES PARL1AMENT.-It is a

NEVER SEES PARLIAMENT.-It is 9
curious circumstance that the queen
has never seen her "faithful com.
mons" in session. She is denied 9
spectacle that may be witnessed by
the humblest of her subjects. 1t can
hardly be said with truth in these
times that the presence ofthe sovereign
in the house of commons would infu-
ence debate. Neither does the other
old constitutional theory that the
presence of the sovereign would be a
violation of the freedom and the Sc
crecy of the debates hold good in
these days of extensive parliamentary
reports. Her majesty could, indeed,
be an unobserved spectator of the
house of commons at work behind the
grille of the ladies' gallery; but, new
ertheless, she has never been in the
house of commons.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1896.

the world nor change of clothing for
her children or herself.
"I'm dreadfulIy sorry for her." said
old Andy, dreadful sorry, and I agree
with you that it's right for her friends
and neighbors to help her out. I'll do
my sheer, gentlemen, I'll do my
sheer"
He was making his usual five or six
tons of maple sugar at the time, and,
after few moments reflection, he
said
"I'll tell you what I'll do; I'll send
her over two quarts O. maple syrup, il
she'll be sure to send back the jar I'll
have to put it in. I think that'll be
bout my sheer, gentlemin."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-08
HIS "SHEER. THE distinction OF

HIS "SHEER. THE distinction OF
being the richest and the meanest
man in the town in which he lived,
the Detroit Free Press thinks, belong
ed tc old Andy Scraggs. No one
questioned his right to this honor
when old Andy's wife died, and he
went to four different undertakers
trying to get them to make him a
coffin for SIS out of some worm-eaten
old black walnut boards he had kept
in his barn for 20 years "for that very
purpose" as he admitted.
When he was worth over $4,000 q
committee went to him to solicit some
thing for a widow with six children
who had been burned out of house and
home, and who had not a penny in