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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-28

box, and the winner. II he guessed the
call Give cards in box. gets 4 for ].
Il call 1t six-eight for 5000. said Pik
without changing a muscle. The cards ap-
pearing were six-eight. the six-spot first,
h dealer rose TO his feet at a nod from
Pendleton. and the king pin of the faro
game sat down and gave Albert Pike his
check then and there for 5000.
And this is said TO be the largest cali
ever made in the city OF Washington. L
neyer heard OF "A cali for "a greater sum.
1t : needless to add there resulted a
halcyon and vociferous night, and there
were vacant seats at the morning hour in
Congress next Hay.
The war demoralized a good many pro-
fessions, and the son OF the gambolier" did
not escape. Pendleton died rich. but lett
his entire fortune to his valet, who lives
10 enjoy IL yet. Joe Hall was supported till
he died i'm Baltimore by the generous
largess OF his old proteges Henry CleVe-
land, a gambler of national name and fame,
who left $50. 1000 to his wife in Cape May
county, played a faro duel in Pendleton's
house in 1851 with Pettibone, the great TEN
nessee gambler, and paid the 100000 he lost
In one night in money before he left Pendle-
tons palatial lair.
They are gone. all gone. the old familiar
faces! President Arthur. always a gentle
man, thought with Burke, That vice In
losing all its evil loses half Its grossness,"
baniShed the faro dealers across the POtO-
mac, where they remain even unto this day,
ana only furtive games OF congressional
poker Turk now around the hotels and first
class boarding houses, at the nations capt.
tai. And the only relics of the ancient
regime of the faro kings in Washington
are George Parker, amiable ard obese. who
Is now "a gambler no more) a reputable real
estate dealer. and Coal Martin, who has
had many hairbreadth 'scapes. suave and
ROBUST. and who is yet suspected of taking
an occasional shy at poker with Senator
Wolcott or Senator Pettigrew, of Dakota.
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Became a Brother to Her.

Chicago Post.
She had said that she would be a sister
to him and he had taken her at her word.
At first he appeared to be somewhat
heartbroken. but later a change seemed to
come over him.
After all he said. perhaps 1 do really
want a sister more than L do a wife. If
How can you doubt me?' she interrupt
ed. Would l speak as i do if / did not
have a great and true affection for you?
II is merely that the affection is that of a
sister rather than "A sweetheart, but the de-
Yes. yes.'' he broke in; you are right.
have been a long time away from home.
and L do need a sister. Hereafter / shall
regard you as one, and treat you accord
ingly." Ill
that idea she said Delightfully."-. for a girl
is always glad when her pathway is
smoothed in affairs of this kind, lit will be
a great qualification TO me. for nothing
would please me more than TO do ali I can
TO make your life a happy and a pleasant
@Oh. I'll live up to it," he answered.
And he did.
underclothing in . rather bad state of re-
pair, accompanied by the following note:
Dear Sis-My washerwoman has been
particularly disastrous in her handling of
fix them up for me. Your devoted brother
BOB"
She was 50 mad that she decided 70 ipnora
him. but she couldn't. The next time he
saw her he sung out that every one i'm the
block could hear him:
oh. sis, I've got an old pair of socks that
| want to add to that pile 1 cent YOU"
Then he also treated her in a most con-
temptuous way whenever they were thrown
together in the presence of others. once or
twice failing TO introduce friends that ne
should have introduced by all the rules of
polite society.
And so IL happened that he got the fol-
lowing a week or so later:
Dear Boil never had a brother before.
and i don't want one again. I'd rather
nave q sweetheart any time. SIS"
Naturally she got the sweetheart.
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Natural Philosophy.
New York Journal.

&N1h OA oO0A AA<Aa
Papa" asked Bobby, what is natural
philosophy"
My son." began papa, as he leaned back
in his chair and looked wise, Il am glad to
hear you ask such sensible questions. Nat
uraI philosophy is the science of cause and
reason. You see this little stick? Well,
will toss it up and therei down it comes.
Now, you know that it assembled in the air
and dropped to the floor, but you don't
know why it
Did natural philosophy cause it to
drop?'
no er-n-not exactly. 1t Is the law OF
gravitation that causes all bodies To-"
did natural philosophy make il go up?'
mo. n-not exactly. That was force trans
mitted TO il by my han and"
did natural philosophy cause It to bound
when il struck the floor"
mo. n-not exactly. That was the elas-
ITCHY of the wood which"
Did natural philosophy cause Ii to make
a noise when il struck the floor?"
NO. n-not exactly. That was the vibra-
ton of the
papa. what is natural philosophy"
Bobby. don't bother me with your silly
questions. If / hear another word out OF
you I'll give you some of it with my slip
per"
Such is life.
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navy at the Greenwich school and will be
admitted to the British navy when he is fit
for il. This prince has already earned dis
tinction and British affection by his deeds
on the football field. AS an instance of how
apt the Siamese are at adapting themselves
to our civilization. one of the students sent
over by his Majesty and put on board the
Conway. the training ship at Liverpool. not
only became the captain of the crews foot
ball team, but absolutely won the hearts
of all who competed against him., under the
Marquis of Queensberry rules, for his de-
VOtion to science. He afterward did good
service on the Centurion and the Imperieuse
in the China squadron.
King ChulalOngkorn, who is coming to
England to familiariZe himself with British
customs, will reside in the neighborhood of
London and will probably remain in this
country about a year.
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together reminds one OF TN. rattle of q
freight train. Weight, size. and gener4i
appearance also influence a typewrfterS az
ceptability, and the tendency seems TO b.
to make them as light and compact as pos
SihIa
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Natural Drift,
Harper's Baza.

Harper's Bazaar.
What on earth is ever to become of you,
Wallie2' cried the boys father. wrathfully.
You are never satisfied with anything"
''Oh, / guess I'll be a mugwump," said
Wallie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
AMINISTER RESIGNS.
Rev. +. T. Warren Thinks He Has Done
All the Good He Can in Williamsburg.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. March CO.
special.-The Baptist church. as well as
the entire community, was quite sur
prised Sunday morning, when. at the
close OF the service, Rev. L. I. War
rem rendered his resignation as pastor
of the church, TO take effect July lst-
the close OF his pastorate OF seven years.
The church postponed action on the re-
signation until their regular business
meeting the third Sunday in April.
Mr. Warren gave no specific reasons
for taking this step. and when seen to-
day he stated that he was moved TO do so
simply because he felt that he had done
his duty by his church and the people
OF Williamsburg. that he had accom-
plieshed as much here as he could hope
to accomplish, and that he ought TO seek
newer and broader fields for work
His work as minister I'm this place
stands for itself. When he took charge
OF this church in June. 1880, he found so
members. During his pastorate he has re-
ceived into his churt-h l57 members. The
church has lost by death. removal. etc.
62-leaving q present membership Of Isl
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THE GRIP IN GLOUCESTER.
The Timely Action Of n Brave Young
Woman.


WHITE MARSH, Il. o., March ~
Specialize grip is epidemic here. In
many instances whole families are sick
with IL.
Several days ago a young man employ
cd by the Deals was sent for doctor. On
the way the horse SHE'D and threw him.
breaking his arm. The horse returned
home without him. Miss Deal hitched
the same horse 10 a vehicle and started
I'm search OF the messenger, whom she
soon found. Picking him up, she drove
on to the Doctors, had his arm set and
took him back home.
Captain JEFF Robins. OF Sadler's Neck.
one OF our oldest citizens, has been dan
gerously in for some weeks.
Peas are up, and showing well. Not
withstanding the wet season, farmers are
fairly advanced with 'heir work.
This village f. uch improved.
Mr.. Gates who pul the DoDson
place here. has opened store. and is nav
ing the buildings and fences thoroughly
repaired and painted. Tho Cookies are
also improving their property. These ana
the many improvements lately made by
Mr.. Jonn Il. Newcomb. give HICKORY
Fork a quite up-to-date air.
The many friends and relatives OF cap
tain Philip n. Yeatman, OF Alexandra,
have been much distressed by the news
OF his death from pneumonia. Captain
Yeatman was gallant Confederate OFF,
Ger. serving through the whole war. lie
was some years ago superintendent OF
street car Ines of Richmond At the time
OF his death he was connected with re
work of the United States Fish Commits
sion, at Washington
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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
cor. RUSSELL UILL PAf NO ATTEN.
TON 10 the IAJUNCTION.
Upheld by Many Constituents-The State
Penitentiary Has Assets Enough to
Run the Balance of the Year.

RALEIGH. n. c., March 3o.-Special.-
Governor Russell was very angry yester-
dav afternoon when interviewed on the
subject Of the late injunction case. and ne
openly declares he will pay no attention
10 the order. He declares he needs
another private secretary to help handle
the immense number Of letters he receives
UNFOLDING him.
The grand Chapter Of North Carolina
ROYAL Arch Masons, and the grand com
nanderv OF North Carolina KnigiHs
Tomplar. are to hold their annual con-
claves in Wilmington on Wednesday, May
II. 49,
Iup,us Daniel Camp, Of the North caro-
lina .referans Association. held their reg
MAR meeting tonight. The object was
TO elect officers, to appoint delegates anu
make arrangements 70 attend the reuhio"
Of tho veterans at Nashville. Tenn IN
J,no and also to make arrangements Tor
Memorial Day exercises here.
BuSHOP CHESHIRE.
The Right Rev. Bishop J. b. Cheshire
is now putting all his efforts into the
work Of ondowing s.. Marys' bur cary
i'm June he will go 10 London TO at'ehu
the Lambeth conference
The executive committee OF the ledo"e. ,
Assembly will meet here on fnuay "
decide when the assembly VIII meet ana
arrange other business.
Taxidermlst Brinley yesterday killed me
large wildcat that he had and VIII MOUNT
#. It's mate was killed last week. i"''
came from near Newberne.
pENITENTIARY ASSETS.
Ex-superintendent Leazar OF the fei 'l.,
tentiarv saws that there is in hama S-o'VVo
worth Of cotton: $1,000 in good notes ana
5000 worth Of supplies. and that une
,,,i,ho,,, drayin, a cent from the state.
Our beautiful weather it about Al an
end The sky is thick with clouds WIN
n promise OF rain before night.
Henry c. Dockery Of Rockingham, WI WI,
undoubtedly be marshal ior tnls u ,o'day
i'm stead of j. y. Hill This comes TO-DAY
from washington direct. Mr. Dockery Is
a brother of Hon. o. H. Dockery'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
rORACCo EXCHANGE.


Sales Of new dark loose tobaccos on the
Richmond (VaJ breaks to-day: Cren-
shaw's warehouse sold 4,l9D POUNDS
highest price. $40. Total, 4,'Jo pouhuS'
highest price, $40 ...
Mr.. J. Il. Robinson, Of Caroline county.
Va. got the highest price-SlO-and $40
at CrenshaW's warehouse to-day.
Private sales reported 10 the secretary
OF the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day.
Wrappers. hogsheads. fllcrs, ! hOsS-
head: leaf dark, ~ hogsheads. Tugs
dark, q hogsheads. Total al hogs
heads.
The tobacco inspector reports to-day;
Inspections Bright 80 hOgsheads; dark
20 hogsheads and tierce. Reinspcc-
tions-Bright. II hogsheads; dark. hogs
heads.
Myers. Shockoe. Meals, Allegheny old
Dominion, Davenports, and Seabrook s.
tobacco warehouses report to-day: Re
ceipts 20 packages; deliveries, % pack
ages.
United States internal revenue coilec-
lions on tobaccos for the city Of Rich
mond. Va, to-day: Cigars and cigarettes,
S5oIs9 90; plug tobaccos, 81, 23O.lo. Total
&C. 3O9O5.
Mr. George 4. Haynes will offer forty
(4O) packages Caroline and Louisa county
(Va.) sun-cured tobaccos at auction on
Change tomorrow wednesday, March
81. 1897. and buyers are respectfully and
cordially requested to attend this OPEN
ing sale.
A splendid sale Of new bright loose
tobaccOs at the Planters warehouse to-
day. Good prices ruled throughout. An
other break for tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31
CHICAGO MARKET.


CHICAGO. ILL, March 3O.-WHEAT-
TO-daVs business in wheat consisted OF
liquidation from start TO inish with prices
constantly dragging downward Ihe
weakness set in at the opening and con-
tinued with scarcely an interruption 10
the close. Various reasons for the de-
cline were given, but the most prominent
was a break of one penny at Liverpool
This was in direct opposition TO the ac-
ton OF American markets yesterday, ana
was explained by the statement that
Russo was Offering wheat freely May
wheat opened from 72hc. TO 12@4c. de-
clined TO IKE, closing at l1l24 I9sc.-
1aN3sc under yesterday. Cash wheat
was weaker and Nc. lower.
CORN-The corn market was more In
clincd to hold firm than that for wheat.
Light receipts and an advance of l4u%4
penny I'm Liverpool communicated
steady tone and trade was light Prices
showed only moderate fluctuations. May
corn opened at 24@IU24'sc., sold at 2ia4c.
and 24isc., closing at 24An24isc.-a shade
under yesterday. Cash corn was steady,
closing trifle easy.
OATS-Oats exhibited something OF
firmncss, yesterdays advance being fairly
well sustained. May oats closed a shade
lower than yesterday. Cash oats were
steady. without material change in prices.
PRONlSlONS-The hog revived little
this morning and product consistently
rallied. Light receipts of hogs were the
basis Of the strength As a whole, bust
ness was OF no particular Importance and
fluctuations were narrow. AT the close
May pork was a shade higher May lard
PIC. higher. and May ribs 2lauJc higher.
HIDES-iiides were quiet and firm.
BUSINESS rather duh. Natives. heavy,
9Ac., light, SIC; native cows, heavy.
SIC, light 9l4c: butt brands heavy,
sANsi9c.; light 7AG7l9c.
The leading futures ranged az follows:
WIFE AT.-No
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Wealthy Girl a Thief.

NORTHAMPTON. MASS, March 90
Within the past three weeks nearly 500
in cash has been stolen from students
of Smith College. One student lost Si'o
and another SEQ; several others lost
smaller amounts. The identity OF the
thief was a mystery until few days
ago when a young and pretty girl stu
dent went to President Seeley and con-
fcssed
None Of the students will admit knowl-
edge Of her identity but she IS said 10
be the daughter OF wealthy and hishly
respected family There Will be no pub
lie exposure.
Four years ago young woman stu
dent was caught I'm the act Of purloining
articles Of wearing apparel from the
cloak-rooms. and being reprimanded by
the president drowned herself in the col
lege lake
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-31

A Plea for $4,000 Damages-"hy inc
yirpiuias Defeated North Carolina

DrRHAM y. c.. March 3o.-Speciai-
Court convened this morning, and the
case Of C. H. Norton vs.. the Southsfn
railroad was called. Sorton was run .lis I'm,
la, "a messenger train at town crossing
last v.ar. lie had bis jaw broken, anu
euetafned other serious INJURIES, Mhlc"
disfgured him for life. lie puts ms dalA-
age at SiO,OV. IT.. ,..,ro.ont Tho
nlainti0 and Nessrs. W. A. Guthetlo,
irhad Bushee and Manning & Foushee ne
defendant This case Will prODaDly OCC"-
DIV the court the entire week. ,, =
In the ca Sc OF Blacknall IS. CooRet %
Rowland the jury brought in verdict Oh
81 go for Backnall, with interest from
isss. This case will 50 UP to the supreme
Court again. lit. nro,,
has accepted an invitation 20 ueiNel , ero
baccaleureate sermon AT Irlhily No"eo0
commencement in June. ,,-,....
A large number of enthusiastic llurhdhn-
ties went up to Chapel Hill SATURDAY 70
witness the ball game between the UNI UNI
,-ersitics OF the two States. They LETT mere
wearing the L. y. C colors in profu-
SIGN of streamers. but they returned snorh
of their spectacular decorations. Ihey
ala so much yelling, however, that the
druggists have about sold out their throat
appear 10 have been well matched. eN-
cent that the Virginia pitcher outranked
the Tarheel curver.
Rev. ]. r. Edmondson preached ser
mon at the Second BAPTIST churcn yes
terday evening on Secrets ana 10 IA
dies only" -. All,
There was another heavy frost this
morning. and what few peaches ESCAPED
the cold snap of last week were euectually
, done W. ,
Captain Thomas L. Peay, Durham
present Mayor. who has been up TO sat
urday a candidate for reelection. mas
tho fight between u. G. Mangum, NJ. r..
McCown. and p. NJ. Briggs. II is agreed
there shall be no politics in the municipal
election. and as each OF these gentlemen
have strong following the result Is uncer-
/ tain.
Ex-Governor Elias Carr, a. b. Andrews,
Jr.. General James h. Glenn of Green's
! boro: Charles Price. of Salisbury, and
many other prominent men are mere 10
| dav watching the Norton suit against the
/ Southern railroad.
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moro Than double the number when ne
took charge of it, Besides the members
of his own congregation, Mr.. warren
has n large number of friends among
the other denominations who Will regret
TO see him leave.
The following are the regular officers
elected by. the Philomathean Literary
Society at its meeting Saturday night
President, Alvan III. Foreman, or NOT
folk; Vice-President, {. w. tucker OF
Amherst; Recording Secretary, f. e
Hall. Of Floyd; Corresponding Secretary
T.. C.. Hanes, of Buckingham; Treasui-
er. III. X. Walden, of New Kent; Censors'
Arthur Jordan and j. j. Utz; Lioraridh'
ID. b. Hebditch; Chairman OF Executive
Committee, w. A. Roberts. on account
OF excess OF college work Mr.. j. ii.
Chitwood rendered his resignation as
final debater, and Mr.. A. III. Foreman
was elected to fill the place. Messrs. f.
c. Hall, ID. u. Hebditch. and w. Z. Webb
also resigned their respective positions on
the programme. and Messrs. j. Il. Tuck
er, T.. c. Hanes. and Il. Z. Marsden were
elected to succeed them.
On Saturday night. Mrs. W. G.. Jones
gave the members of the William ana
Mary baseball team very enjoyable
entertainment III lnc loIn VI an VySNSi
roast"
Mr. Y. T.. Henderson, of Roanoke and
James Barron. of Richmond, eX-students
OF William and Mary College. have dur
ing the past few days, been shaking
hands with their friends here.
DR.. William Barker. Of Providence, Will
spend several weeks here for his health.
Mrs. Mary Branch. of Toano, is spend
ing a few days with Mrs. Thomas Ged-
dy.
Among the recent arrivals at Colonial
Inn are: w. n. Tyree. Philadelphia; J.
l.. Scott and X. II. Thomas, Washing
ton, ID. c.; J. p. Timberlake, Philadel-
phia J. +. Sleach. New York.
A horse belonging to Mrs. W. II.
Braithwaite. ran away on Main street
yesterday afternoon. one of her younger
sons was in the vehicle to which the
animal was hitched. and was thrown ont.
but sustained no serious injuries. The
buggy was smashed into kindlingwood.
Mr.. j. $. Potter. Of Yorktown. died at
his residence. i'm that place. on March
18th. He had been prominent mer-
chant for a number of years.
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SAN FRANCISCO. March 2o.-Cham-
pion Fitzslmmons and party left here
last night the object being. it Is said 10
show before Corbett I'm the supposedly
rich exhibition fields east OF the Sierras'
Iats Yesterday the difficulty with the
Music Hall management. az whose in
stance Fitzsimmons was arrested on
Saturday for failure to pay a claim, was
settled by a compromise, and then the
start eastward was made. a large crowd
accompanied the party 10 the boat and
watched the fighter board the train At
Oakland
The first exhibition will be M ogden on
Tuesday night. Rceber will De the cham
pion's sparring partner, and blows show
ing the finishing touches 20 Maher Shar-
KEY. and Corbett will be the star fea-
lures. stop will also be made at salt
Lake City. but beyond that point no den-
mite arrangements have been made.
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the NEWs or RETDDILLE.
TuIIock, Who Was shot i'm Greensboro,
VIII Recover.

W III
REIDSVILLE, y. c.. March e9.-Spe-
clal.-Albert Tulloch, the young white
man OF Reidsvilie, who was shot in
Greensboro by the Waterman (Sledge)
at the Southern railway. is getting along
nicely. His physician thinks he will nov
recover. Sledge has been released on a
500 bail. TullOch. It will be remembered,
was attempting TO steal a ride, and was
ordered 10 get of the train. lie did so,
but was shot Sledge denies shooting Tul-
loch. and says he assisted him to the
house. where his wounds were dressed.
Sarah. the fOur-yearold daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs James w. Bethel. died at
the home OF Postmaster Galloway, after a
long illness. Her remains were Inferred
I'm Leakvllle. Mr.. Bethel is prominent
stock raiser OF the meadows Of the Dan.
and married Miss Mary Wallace Gallo
way. OF this city. a few years ago.
The Charlotte bicycle races. 10 come on
Nav 18th, will be attended By several
Reidsvilie people. Among the riders will
be several from this place. and Messrs.
Daniel and McAdoo. OF Greensboro.
Mr.. John +. Lambert. tax collector
and a popular young gentleman or this
CITY. IS to be married 10 Miss Leslie VIII
Hanson. OF Danville. April 18th. Miss
Williamson IS one OF Nirginia's most ac-
compllshed young ladies. The ceremony
will take place In Danyille at the residence
OF Mrs. ". W. New, an aunt OF the
bride.
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A Record of the News Of n Day In an Inter>
esting Community.

ASHLAND, VA, March SO-Speclal-
CAPTAIN w. c. Fox. of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
remains dangerously i'll at his home here
Mr.. James Cox is confined TO his room
on account of measles.
Miss Rose boswell is visiting friends
in Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. I. y. Vaughan attended
the celebration tonight of the NTH ami
versary of the marriage of MIR. and MIS-
L. b. Vaughan. at their home in Rich
mond.
The marriage of Miss Nellie Gregory
to Mr.. George Morris, of Richmond. IS
announced to occur on April %. at st.
PauIs Episcopal church, Hanover Court
house.
The Roanoke college and Randolph
Macon baseball teams will play on the
grounds here tomorrow afternoon at 4
O'Clock.