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Listen to the advice of the man who has succeeded.
The Press., 1897-12-09
What Do the Children Drink

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly That's what you want. w. D. Hraid.
The Press., 1897-12-09

A German manufacturer gives bell more than one note by dividing it into sections of different sizes by dents. Each section, when struck, emits a tone core spending to it's size.
The Press., 1897-12-09

If you wash with tar soap, you will never have chapped hands.
The Press., 1897-12-09

Prosperity comes quickest to the man whose liver is in good condition. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are famous little pills for constipation, biliousness, indigestion and all stomach and liver troubles. w.. ID. Haald
The Press., 1897-12-09

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The Press., 1897-12-09

It is easy to catch cold and just as easy to get rid of it if you commence early to use One Minute Cough Cure. It cures coughs, colds. bronchitis, pneumonia and all throat and lung troubles. It is pleas ant to take, safe to use and sure to cure. W. D. Heald.
 No man ever climbed a ladder at d bound. Each round represents step in the progr ess of achievement.
The Press., 1897-12-09

There is but little that man may not accomplish, but do not seek that which is unattainable.
The Press., 1897-12-09

It is not wise to neglect present oppor- tunities in the hope of meeting greater ones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
Corn. Cotton, Winter and Spring
Wheat, and Tobacco.

WASHINGTON, May 1S-The weather
Bureau, in its report OF crop cohul'lonS
for the week ended May 17th says:
In the Central valleys the week has
been favorable for farming operations
but II has been too cool for rapid germl-
nation and growth. on the Atlantic
coast the temperature conditions have
been more favorable. which, with aoun-
dant rains. have caused rapid advance
ment Of crops. but teamwork mas peen
retarded TO some extent as result OF
excessive moisture. 49,
Complaining is now in progress in, the
most northerly sections. having been
started during the week Ia North Dakota
and Minnesota IN the Southern states
the early corn is caring, and Is being lald
The reports indicate an Improvement IN
the condition of cotton in the Carolinas'
Georgia. Alabama and Texas In the
last-named State however. some damage
has resulted from excessive rains and IN
sects Cool nights have proved untaVor-
able i'm Arkansas and Louisiana, where
stands are poor, and where insects have
caused injury. Bau stands and COM
plants from cut-worms are also reported
from Tennessee.
Winter wheat continues In most promis-
ing condition in the Middle Atianie
St.tes. Kentucky. and Tennessee, a J.
though some injury from chinchbugs Is
reported from Virginia and North caro-
lima. 1t Is now heading as far north as
the Ohio river and Southern Missouri.
Spring-wheat seeding is now finished.
and the early sOwn Is generally doing
well. but needs rain in portions OF south
Dakota and Idaho and Washington.
Transplanting of tobacco has commenced
in Connecticut and Kentucky, and is pro-
crossing fayorably in Tennessee ana VII
ginia. Much of the crop has been set in
the CarClinaS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
WESTERN PASSENGER ASSN.
II Is Not Likely to Get the Member
ship IL Desires.

CHICAGO, May 1s-It seems unlikely
that the Western Passenger Association
will secure the membership 1t desires TO
have by the LIST of June. The Executive
Committee has labored increasingly to get
the roads into the association. but despite
All its work there are several of the roads
that have not yet become members. ana
there seems to he no immediate prospect
Of their doing so The Canadian Paclnc
has not vet signed the agreement and as
n consequence neither the Great northern
nor the Northern Pacific has Joined the
association. They have practically as
sitrcd Chairman White of the Executive
Committee. that they will join as soon IS
the Canadian Pacific becomes a member
and they have not absolutely refused 10
sign the agreement In case the tanadlan
Pacific refuses 10 join. The Wisconsin
Central and Great Northern SIN nhng
out. and they have given no indication
OF their intention.
The agreement of the freight men, en-
tered into last week. for the preservation
OF rates is not holding good TO the ek-
tent considered desirable by the c<n-
seryatlve members Of the association.
The lumber rates from Wisconsin points
to the Mississippi river. which we're in
state OF decentralization when the agree
ment was formed. are still In the same
condition. and there seems TO be no immi-
nent chance for their betterment. In
various other parts OF the territory rates
are demoralized and nobody seems Ia be
making any effort TO re-establish them
on the old basis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
ON THE APPOMATTOX.
CARRIED A PART OF THE WHARF
WITH 1T.
Accident at the Launching OF
scow in Petersburg-The Virgini"
and Carolina RaiIroad-Person"
Notcs-New Church Movement

PETERSBURG, VA, May is.-(Spe-
cial.l-The large. heavy scow, buIit Dy
the Petersburg Iron-Works Company Tor
the Virginia Navigation Company ana
destined for use on the Patapsco river
was launched this morning at O'Clock.
She launched broadside. and In descend
ing into the water, owing TO some de-
rangement OF her supports, demoiisned
and carried down a large section OF the
wharf-probably seventy-five TO one nun
bred feet in length. The scow, however
fioated off in the water and was not IN
iured. The damage 10 the wharf property
is considerable.
THE VIRGINIA AND CAROLINA K. *.
The three weeks extension OF time
granted by the Common Council to MT.
Dewitt Smith in which TO complete his
examination OF titles and papers or the
Virginia and Carolina railroad Will end
on Friday of this week. 1t is understood
that this examination has been progress
ing steadily and that letters have recent
Nv been received from Mr.. Smith IN re-
ference 10 the matter, but the result Is
not Known 10 the pIbtlN. "A PAN''.'-''N
citizen. who is interested in the negotia-
lions. expressed the belief that the road
will be bought from the city and built.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
Mrs. Mary f. Stiles, relict of w. r.
Stiles. died at her residence on Market
street this morning about o'clock. AFTER
a protracted Illness. She leaves several
children.
Mrs. Alexander Forrest. who has been
visiting her brother, Mr.. Charles wat
son. City Sergeant. left to-day for her
home in Nova Scotia.
The Tuesday Card Party were Dril-
liantly entertained tonight at the resi-
dence OF Mr. John McGill.
For the first time in several years there
will be no criminal cases for trial in the
Hastings Court for the term commencing
on Thursday.
Committees Of the West-End Baptist
church are making arrangements tos
raising the necessary fund for the cree
ton of their proposed new edifce. They
expect TO build a handsome church on the
site of the present house Of worship on
west Washington street, at cost OF
about $4,000.
Should the weather continue fair there
will be a great crowd at the bicycie
meet at the New Market course on
Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
THE RAILWAY TRAINMEN.
Brotherhood Meeting mt Toronto
Formal Reception.

TORONTO, ONT, May 1S.-At this
mornings session of the International
brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen the
legislative business now before the
United states Congress came under re
view. A long discussion took place over
the bill which authorizes the appoint
ment Of a commission by the President
of the United States. 1T was decided 10
ask that the commission be composed
OF an equal number OF members repre-
sentlng labor. capital. and the agricul-
tural interests. The Brotherhood VIII
also recommend changes that Will In part
ameliorate existing conditions. The con-
templated arbitration bills were also dis
cussed. Grandchildren Sargent ana
Grand-Secretary Arnold, Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive F.lemen. this after
noon pleaded for closer federation OF
the various branches Of the railway ser
vice.
The delegates to the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmen's Convention were the
guests tonight Of local lodges or the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Hundreds were turned away from Ocoi-
dental Hall, where reception was held
and an address OF welcome from the
railway engineers was presented 10
Grand-Naster Morrissey. of the Train
mems Brotherhood. Speeches were made
by prominent men in both orders.
Grand tary-and-Treasurer Arnold.
Of the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen,
asked the delegates to hold their next
convention i'm Peoria, Ill., which step. IL
taken. he said, would practically mean
the federation Of the two great brother
hoods
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
The Scottish Regalia.
(Chambers's Journal)

q MA4llNfAa = SNAt man.
Among the historical treasures Of our
country the "Honours of Scotland must
lways hold a foremost place. They are
-ot OF a very great intrinsic value, but
.rev he therc-crOwn sceptre. and sword
Do Staten the Crown-Room IN Edin-
iurgh Castle to bear witness 10 the an
cent glory Of Scotland, and 10 remind
gs that that kingdom Is not yet sWal-
owed up and lost IN her larger and richer
leehbor. They are peculiarly an eVl-
.ence Of the separate existence OF scot
and for il is an essential provision OF
he Treaty OF Union that they shall never
BE- taken across the border.
III the present crown was not made IN
The reign Of James v, IL was certainly re-
made then. There IS evidence to warrant
in holding that that King Only en-
rsed and improved the crown which his
rre1ecess0rs mad worn; ana we may say,
rIh some certainty mat the crown
rhich Is now I'm Edinburgh Is In its es-
a-ce the crown worn by all the Stuart
kings. save the last.
Tbe sceptre and sword certainly Go not
ne back beyond the reign OF James
DE- The former was presented 10 that
ding in 1894 by Pope Alexander VI. and
us melted down and remOdeiled by MS
gu I'm 1886 The latter, which b. airs on
r. scabbard the arms Of Pope julius IL,
as presented by him 10 James ~. IN
RI. But u we may hope and hold that
p. HOnOurs which still exist We're used
coronation ceremony throughout the
hole period of the Stuart dynasty, IL Is
re that since that dynasty came 20 an
rd they have never been put 10 their
roper use.
TSe Soverelgns Of Great Britain are stlll
fres or queens Of Scotland; they SIT wen
az are crowned on the cd "SiOne Of
stiny." on which the ancient kings
a at Scone. and which now forms part
the Coronation Chair IN Westminster
lthey: but since Charles lis coronation
O King OF Scotland al Scone. IN 1861. the
lonours Of Scotland have never borne
tcir share in the inauguration Of
srr. refuu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
CALHOUN IN HABANi.
He Visits the Cnsiu0--Proves Him.
self Orator and DIPLOMAT.

HABANA. May 1S.--W. j. Calhoun, the
special commissioner Of the United
States. who is investigating the death Of
DR.. Ricardo Ruiz, a naturalized Aneri-
can citizen. visited the Spanish Casino
last night. which was decorated and
illuminated in honor OF the eleventh
birthday Of King Aiphonso. Mr. Cal
hocn was accompanied by the Spanish
Consul at Philadelphia Dr. Jose Con-
goslO; the Mayor Of Habana, Senior
Michael Diaz. and Dr. Joyer who acted
as Interpreter. Mr. Calhoun admired the
building. and expressed appreciation OF
the courtesy with which he was received.
After the guests and their hosts had
partaken OF refreshment. the secretary
Of the Casino toasted Peace for Cuba,
and Sincere ard Unalterable Friendship
Between the United States and Spain"
Or. Joyer then toasted president Nc
Kinley' in English, which was respond
ed TO by Mr. Calhoun. The first words
which the latter uttered on gaining his
feet showed him to be an accomplished
orator. as well as q discreet diplomat.
After sOn'r preliminary remarks of a
complimentary nature Mr.. Calhoun said
that when he received his appointment
to come to Cuba he formed the idea
that he was going TO a foreign country
but the hospitality he had met with In
Spanish territory had made his residence
here so pleasant that h6 began 10 be.
lieye himself among his own people
and yet he was almost forgetting lis
own country, while longing for the APP
proach Of peace and prosperity for Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
SALISBURY on EASTERN WAR.
Armistice Does Not Seriously Di-
minish Existing Difficulties.

LONDON, May 1S.-Speaking tonight at
the Junior Constitutional Club, Lord
Salisbury touched briefly on the compli-
cations In Southeastern Europe. The
Premier said he regretted that political
reasons precluded him from saying much
on the subject OF foreign affairs. The
armlstice which mad been declared Was
due to pressure excried by the six Pow
ers. especially Russia 1t was very i'm
portant step giving time for reflection
and negotiation but il DID not seriously
diminish the difficulties which had 10 be
faced Neither Turkey nor Greece ought
;o be under an illusion as 10 the real
state Of feeling in the United Kingdom.
His Lordship referred to the sympathies
OF England for Greece as founded upon
classic association liberalism In politics.
and community Of religious conviction, as
well as upon other influences but such
considerations as these. he said. could
not he suffered 10 guide the policies OF
nations. for their policy was TO maintain
peace by the strict observance OF inter
national engagements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
Georgia to Erect "a Monument at
Clfckauuugn.

The Legislature Of Georgia two years
ago appropriated $4,000 for the purpose
of fifty marking. i'm the National Military
Park. az Chickamauga, the part played
by Georgia troops i'm the great war drama
that was enacted on that historic bait O.
ground A commission Of five was APP
pointed to direct the manner OF expend-
Ing this appropriation 10 best accomplish
the object in view. This commission de-
cided that the most effective way in
which Georgia could be represented would
be by a handsome monument, and $4,000
Of the appropriation was set apart for
this The balance viii be expended for
marble on granite stones TO mark the
positions occupied by Georgia troops du-
ring the fighting The monument that
will be erected Will be of Georgia granite
Ii will be triangular at the base and
will have three tablets for inscriptions
and three statues instead of four. These
three statues will represent The three
arms Of the service-iniantry cavalry
and artillery-and above these viii tower
the long shaft surmounted by a private
soldier of heroic size. This soldier will
carry a Confederate battle-fag. The in
scription upon the three SIDES win be
upon bronze tablets. The Georgia coat
of-arms will be one Of the Ornamental
tions. and in material and inscriptions
the monument Will illustrate Georgia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
mUy,nNc-nIRDs on a SHIP.
About 200 Of Them swept to sc" IL
a Enl. Nv q Ianh nrceLe.

a Fog by Land breeze'
san Franc SEQ srec.al says: horde OF
crates boarded the steamer Walla Waiia,
nov I'm port here. when she was
.reen miles on Cape Mcnd.cina. There
we're about eoo OF them. and they swarmed
over the vessel. laying about them to
FAINT and left. and plungng their long
svords into everything that seemed OF
.luc Their gorgeous plumage iiuucllng
bout the deck made the ship seem Ike
l. bird-fanCler's shop. for these pirates
.ere a big flock of humming- birds WIN
stiff lanl-brCcZc behind them. hey
bad burst suddeLdly out OF dense roc,
ma aighted on the vessel az DUSK on
me birds seemed so nearly dead with
unger and fatigue that they had lost
Il fear Of human beings. They mad pro-
hiy been driven of shore by the lan1-
lIaeze and lost IN the fog. Some OF tnem
.rerched on the first solid articles they
aw. gave two or three little gasps ana
then tumb.ed over dead. Some went
Straight for the heads Of two or three
women passengers. who wore ioWers IN
'fleir hats. and began buZzing about them
s. indu riOusiy as IL the flowers con
.t ned I.ctar. One few into the ear OF
Ir vs. s. Mcfarland. and lodged mere
10 tightly that 81 could not get out with
DID, assistance Thir0-Mate Hogan caught
r. in his ear. and one on his mustache,
rf neither bird lost a moment before
heran 90 dril for food.
The captain and the passengers quickly
Hf an tney could 20 care for The haif-
farved creatures. They brought out pans
.f water and bread-crumos. ana Jumps OF
SUGAR. and the birds made haste 10 MI
themselves Some 81 them ate until they
we're SO fuli thai they rolled over on their
SIDES and lay on the deck, blinking hap
rTy at AN around them. Jumps OF sugar,
soaked in water were their greatest de-
uqhf but these they would not eat unless
ths humps were held in some ones hali-
closed hand. Captain Wallace held lu. p
% sugar Zoo his mouth. and TWO OF Inc
BIRDS DuzzCi about his face. and sucked
20 the SUGAR greedily. The Captain Kept
twenty ol the birds IN his cabin over
r.ght. and many Of the passengers had
dozen each ia their rooms. When the
vessel was close to Point Reyes the next
ay most of the birds were liberated, ana
.s soon as they looked about and saw
land many few directly 10 H. About nity
I'D not care TO risk even so snort
Quincy over the ocean wave, and decided
ID sick 10 the ship. But the sea voyage,
i0i0wing the hardshiDs and exhaustion
or ne day before. was too much Ior tne
rau little things. and they gradually
a-ooped and died. When the Walla Walla
..ame into port here yesterday, the Cap
lain stiu had four humming-birds alive,
lll the passengers had as many more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
HIS LIFE IN PERIL.
Ex-sEyATOR MCPHERSON SAVED
ny HIS SECRETARY.
attcmpt 10 XIII Him Made by
n Man Who II Partially Blind
This Man Had an Accomplish
who Escaped.

NEW YORK. May 1s.-An attempt was
made to-day to kill ex-United States
Senator J. r.. Mcpherson. In his office,
IN the AlGrlch Building william Il. Van
AIKEN. who made the attempt is partly
blind and Is said 60 be Interested in
suit I'm which the Senator is involved.
Van AIKEN had an accomplicc, whose
name is unknown. and who escaped. van
AIKEN was arrested. He attempted 10
shoot the ex-senator. but was prevented
from doing so by the latters secretary
Edward f. Low. Van AIKEN was arraigned
In the Police Court this afternoon. and
remanded in default OF 5000 bail.
Mr.. Mcpherson admitted that he knew
Van AIKEN several years ago. wan
AIKEN" said Mr.. Mcpherson, was once
very wealthy man, owned property IN
New jersey. and was a contractor. lie
built several docks in this city and New
Jersey. lie was Obliged to mortgage
good deal Of his property, and l bought
one OF his Jersey farms at mortgage
sale. / have never had any direct trans
afterwards and claimed that l had en-
tered into an agreement with him TO run
the farm on equal-pront shares lie in
sisted that | owed him $4,000, and in
November last brought suit In the SUI
preme Court. / had the suit transferred
TO the United States Court. and since
that time he has not attempted TO revive
the suit. am inclined to believe the man
insane.
ivan AIKEN told me this morning he
was tired out waiting for his lawyer 10
settle the case. and thought that we
could settle 1t between US. l told him
| did not want 10 talk with him, and
that he had better go away; If he wanted
TO know anything about the case he must
20 to my lawyer When | had said that
his accomplice deliberately turned a
chair. so that Van AIKEN was exactly
opposite me. and sat with his knees
against mine. Then Van AIKEN said:
VIII you settle the caseY l said that
| would not He made a move towards
his hip-pocket. and l got up and went out
into my secretary's Office. II it had not
been for Mr. Lows action in the matter
l would have been killed"
Rufus n. Williams, the attorney for
Van AIKEN. said that he would not put
in any defence, and the case was set ior
the grand jury.
Mr.. Mcpherson says that he is very
anxious to secure the capture Of Van
Akens companion, who was poorly
dressed. and not the sort of looking man
whom Van AIKEN would know intimately.
Van AIKEN, in court, declared that in
going 10 the. Office of Mr.. Mcpherson he
had no intention TO shoot him, but simply
wanted settlement OF the suit
Il. I'll NH. NFr
is said this was the first day that he
had left the house since last fail. lie
was always looked upon as a respectable
businessman, and was an object of SYM
patty on account o. his partial blind
ness. He has been almost blind for
two years. He is said TO have one son,
and 10 be a widOwer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
HORRIBLE AFFAIR IN MONTANA.
whole Family, Consisting OF FQur
Persons, Murdered.

DENVER. COL. May n.-Adyices
reached here to-day to the effect that Will
liam II. Hamilton, a contractor; his wife
Mrs. Catherine Hamilton; his son. Lee
Hamilton, aged 49, and his daughter.
Elizabeth Hamilton. aged ~. who lived In
Denver un Il recently, were mar Tered near
Helena. Mont. three weeks ago. ana the
crime was suppressed in order to enable
the Montana authorities 10 trace the muir
eerers. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were
found dead in bed. with their throats cut
Miss Hamilton was also dead In bed with
her threat cut and many bruises on her
budy. Lee Hamilton had evidently made
a desperate fight His body was literally
covered with wounds. All the fingers OF
his right hand were severed, showing that
he had grasped razor OF knife HIS
throat was also cut. Footprints near
the house showed that two men were con
cerned in the murders. The house had
been ransacked and Il is believed the
murderers secured about $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19

MuIdoon. OF Louisville. KY. gave TWO
vocal selections. Miss Esther wilcox. Oh
indianapolis. gave a Violin solo, and Mrs
John Vance Cheney, OF Caicago, con-
ciuded the proceedings of the congress
with an Interpretation OF tho second
symphony OF Beethoven. assisted ny
Miss Agnes Stewart, OF Boston, ana the
orchestra.
Tomorrow, in the Woman's BUILDING
will be held a college-day conNocation,
when many distinguished graduates OF
the leading colleges for women Will APP
pear. In the Auditorium Tomorrow.
there will be exercises in honor or Ten
nessee bankers day and the delesates
to the State Bankers Association VIII
attend.
Fright. warm weather Is prevailing,
and the attendance is good.
EXHIBITS FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK. MAY 1s.-At meeting
OF the New York commission OF ihe
Nashville Exposition to-day. !, was an
nounced that a car containing fufnTufe
and decorations for the New York room
was already loaded, and that II would go
forward at once. Mrs. Robert W. Hardi-
ner will go TO Nashville TO see THAI every
thing is put In proper shape.
One OF the most interesting EXHIBITS
that will go from New York VIII be that
OF the Colonial Danes, consisting OF some
OF the most valuable historical relics IN
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-19
FIREMEN FRIGHTFuLLY BURNED.
Twelve Others Overcome by Smoke,
Hut Revive.

CHICAGO. May S.-Twelve firenen
were frlghtfully burned to-day by the
explosion Of a tank containing eighty
gallons of gasoline, in the grocery OF
". II. Manley, on Forty-third street. The
explosion was heard for several blocks,
and many windows in the vicinity were
shattered. The severely injured are:
Joseph c. Pason. third assistant-chiet;
burned about face and body; condition
serious.
John Fitzgerald. marshal Eleventh Bat
talon; burned about body; condition Sc
rious.
John c. Champagne. hands, face, ana
body frightfully burned may die.
The others who were injured are
Michael Doyle. Henry WingIe. Captain
Thomas Kinney. Lieutenant James Nc
Graw. James Hickey, Morris Maloney,
Lieutenant James Burke. Captain o.
White, J. J. Croack.
All the men were burned about the
hands. face and body. and their Injuries
are more or less severe. The chances
are that Pason. Fitzgerald, and Cham
payne will recover.
During a small fire tonight, on Van
Burne street. twelve fremen were over
come by smoke They revived In few
minutes. after being dragged into the
fresh air