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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02

Inky fingers,
Tousled hair,
And eyes all blurred with unshed tears,
sob or two,
Then wild despair
The rhyme is good, It's feet she fears.
cone, two, three four''
Again she scans
The lines which run all ways at once
And then once more
Her thesis plans,
And then concludes she is dnnee
"a sophomore
She wildly cries,
Cannot write verses fit TO read y
Despite that fact
Again she tries
To bring some sense into her sereed.
But finally
She gives it up
There's not an idea in her head
SO tearfully
The bitter cup
Offaitnre dFinks-and goes to bed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
SPRING.

The balmy sunshine of these vernal hours,
The fragrant odors waited on the breeze
The honeybees at work among the flowers,
The timid whisperings Of the budding trees,
Springs haTbingers these and more besiie-
They put new life and love in every hearl'
The discomfort and cold of winter-tide.
without, within is changed in every part.
Too like the flowers. alas, we mortals be
We blossom in LIES sunshine as do they,
And droop with weakness as the hours nee
And sunshine passes into gloomy day
Could we but carry Summers balmy breath
into the cold of Winters weary night,
Nought could conquer Us but gruesonie Death,
And even death can usher us to Light.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
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COLLEGE POETRY.

The Western Maryland College, in May of
this year. called on the Sophomore class for
samples Of verse making, and from the chaos
into which the class was thrown BY this order
came productions Of varying merit. We sub
NIT below efforts BY two of the Young ladies
Of this class, which show widely different
view of the subject, and which speak for them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
MILLIONS IN ASHES,
A GREAT FIRE IN THE CITY q
PITTsBURG.
ONE FIREMAN CRUSHED TO DELYE
Number Of Others Injured, All -
Whom, However, VIII RecoveFAt
Money Loss, $500, O,OO0-Insurancen
Probably f1,5OO,O0O.

PlTTSBURG. May s.--The origin OF q
nre which destroyed s3,5O.OoD worth %
merchandise and other property last night
Is mystery. The flames broke out about
midnight In the Wholesale grocery bujlds
Ing OF I. c. jenkins & Co., and burned
with great fury until o'clock this morns
Ing. The insurance will probably amount
TO N,5U,WC The burned section extends
from Fifth street to Cecil alley. on Penn.
sylvanta avenue. and from, Cecil alley 70
Fifth street on Liberty street, covering
an area of seven acres
One fireman was killed and a number
were injured by falling walls. The dead
man was George Atkins. OF No. S Engine
Company. The injured are: Elmer Croko.
OF No. Engine Company struck on the
head by failing bricks; Michael DAILY, No.
Engine Company, cut and bruised and
arm broken by falling arc lamp; Robert
Badger, No. Engine Company, ankle
broken; George Neekin. No. Engine
Company struck by falling bricks and
cut and bruised. The injured men Will
all recover.
The fire completely destroyed two OF
the greatest mercantile houses OF Pitts1
burg-tne Wholesale grocery establishs
ment of Thomas c. jenkins. and the re-
tall store Of Joseph Horne e Co. About
200 insurance companies. scattered all over
the country. held policies on the stock
of the last named concern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

The Tennessee Centennial Exposition at
Nashville has opened its gates TO she
world, and thousands OF people who h&vs
been looking forward 10 this occasion
with expectancy will daily augment the
already immense throng at Nashville.
The Southern railway. appreclating the
demand for additions 10 its already fine
through-car arrangements, has inausu-
rated through sleeper to run from
Norfolk to Nashville via Raleigh. Green's
boro', Salisbury, Asheyille Gland or tho
Sky'), and Chattanooga. Leaving Rich-
mond IL noon, connections are made with
this sleeper at Greensboro or Salisbury.
and with only one night on the road after
leaving Richmond. Nashville Is reached
the next day at 1850 p. M.-lIttle over
twenty-four hours ride. which is by seve'
raj hours the quickest route.
This, with the through sleeper tn'
Southern has been running for some
time between New York ana NashviHe
via Danville, Salisbury, and "l,and-of-tnc-
sky" route, with which connection can
be made at Salisbury by leaving Kich-
mond 2 A. NJ. Sleeper open for occupancy
s:30 p. NJ, arriving In NASHVILLE tho
following morning 6:i5, gives the soutn-
ern a double daily through-car servicS
with connections from Richmond and ads
iacent cities TO Nashville.
The following rates Will apply Hicn-
mond to Nashville via Southern railwey:
s9s a5 tickets sold daily. final limit NO.
vember 7, 1897; $l925 sold daily. Limited
70 twenty days from date OF sale; ~
sold Tuesdays and Thursday each week.
final limit ten days from date OF saie'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
GOOD SHAKE At ROANOKE.
In some Houses the Furniture Was
Moved.

ROANOKE. VA. May 3.-(Special)-
People here were startled to-day by an
earthquake shock, which lasted about
thirty seconds. and was plainly percepti-
bic in all parts OF the city. 1t began
about 1920 o'clock =. NJ with jarring
sensation and rumbling sound, the
movement extending apparently from
West 10 East. and this was followed i'm
mediately by the rafting Of windows
shaking Of crockery. and In some places
by slight movement Of furniture. Par
ties from all parts Of the city and sur
rounding country report the same expert
ence. and some say they felt another
slight shock about an hour after the
first one. Along Campbell avenue. where
the shock was most distinctly felt, some
OF the buildings rocked so that Goors
were opened and shut. The matter IS a
subject OF general discussion and com
ment tonight and many people are re-
lating their experiences In the shock OF
1876. when the earthquake was much more
severe than the one felt to-day.
Tho weather here was very cold this
morning. Reliable gentlemen who came
in from Franklin county to-day report a
considerable rainfall there last night
about . O'Clock, when the SKY was per
fectly clear not a cloud being Visi-
be anywhere. Whether these meteorcso-
g.cal conditions were IN any way con-
nectcd with the earthquake shock here
to-day Is for scientists 20 determine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
ARCHITECT AIKEN TO GO.
His RcsiGnation Asked For by Sec
rotary Gage.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May S.-The
resignation of william Aiken, Supervis-
ing Architect of the Treasury. has been
asked for by Secretary Gage. This re-
ouest has been anticipated for week
or more. Although no official statement
i'm regard to the matter has yet been made
by the Secretary OF the Treasury. 1t has
been known that Mr.. Aiken's work had
not been altogether satisfactory to Mr..
Gage. and hence his determination TO
make a change. Mr.. Aiken Is comparative
ly a young man. and, 1t is alleged. has not
had sufficient experience in his profess
sion TO Justify his retention in an office
that should be filed only by men of the
highest standing and widest experience
as architects and builders. Who will
succeed Mr.. Aiken is not known. The
Mace Is now under civil service rules. but
n is believed that the Civil Service Com
mission would readily agree 10 some mod
dcation of the regulations with respect 10
II Mr. Aiken declined to-day TO make
anv statement in regard TO the matter.
The compensation OF the government ar
chitect is $500 per annum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
Newark at Philadelphl
CLUBS.
NORFOLK. "a. May 3-(specIaIl-

NORFOLK. VA. May 3.-(SpeclaI)-
Professor Leever and his aviary OF per-
forming Bluebirds gave an exhibition on
the Norfolk grounds to-day, and the
Professors reputation as demonstra-
tor Of tangents, hypothenuses, and right
angled triangles suffered sadly at the
hands of the Norfolk class, to whom
he propounded his propositions. The Pro-
fessor's debut promised well, though in
the very beginning of the ceremonies his
assistants gave him very poor support.
Norfolk gained two marks Of merit in
their first. Shaffer went to first base on
n fielders choice, gained second on an
error of Wells's, and toddled home ahead
OF Weddige, who solved one of Lever $
spheroidac propositions for long one
over left-field fence.
Pfanmiller's offerings were not salts
factory to the Bluebirds for the first
four innings, consequently they failed to
connect until their fifth, when Good
enough hit, went TO third on Foster
hit, and scored on Levers two-bagger.
Norfolk scored again in the sixth on
hit by Glroy and Heydon and Pfan-
miller's outs.
In their sixth the Bluebirds pinched OH
two more. Hargrove reached nrst on
four bad ones, and scored on beauty
by Wells. which landed Jake on second
bag. Kain wrenched off Pfanmlllers
dreamy curves, which sent Wei S over
the rubber and Kain to second. The
Duke of Fulton ended the inning by hit
ting to Weddigs
Up 10 this time Lever had pitched a
superb game. but in Norfoiks seVehth
he met his fate Shaffer got first on
tumble by Sholta, Weddige bunted and
beat il out. and while Lever was gather
ing his wits Shaffer stole third ana wed
dige second Jack Wen,z struck out.
GIlroy solved a puzzler and lifted 1t c'ean
over left-held fence for home run and
incidentally a suit OF clothes, scoring
three men ahead of him. Heydon foi-
lowed and again the ball sailed over
the fence this time in right-held, 1t pe-
ing the longest hit ever made on Norfolk
grounds. the ball going cieanly over the
houses on Chapel street. Leahy hit Tor
two bags, but died on second, Shafter
going out to Sholta
All things considered, Lever demon
started his ability early in the game as
q pitcher. though his support was really
ragged at times, the catastrophe or the
seventh being the only blot on hs other-
wise clever work The features OF the
game were the hitting OF Weddige, Gill
row and Heydon. Attendance, 2,OO
II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
DIR. WILKINS TO YOUNG BAPTIsTs.
lie Delivers an Interesting Address
on the DenOmination's History.

The Baptist Young Peoples unions or
Richmond and Manchester held a mass
meeting at the Second church last night
to welcome DR.. Frank l.. wilkins, late
general secretary OF this influential or
ganization, and 10 hear an address from
aim. There was a good attendance. and
the meeting was most interesting one;
Mr.. H. w. Cottrell, president OF the
CITY Union, presided. and Mr.. j. Garland
Pollard. In a few appropriate sentences,
welcomed Dr. wilkins, who made most
Entertaining and instructive address,
which dealt largely with the history OF
the baptist denomination. DIR. wilkins
referred to the noble Christian men who
we're recognized as the founders OF seve-
raj other denominations, and said the
Baptists, unlike these. did not trace their
origin to any man. He quoted recognized
authorities to show that there were Bap-
t,sfs before the Reformation, and even
as far back as the third century OF the
Christian era. In this connection nc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
EARTHQU AXE SHOCKS
FELT At VARIOUS POINTS IN vIR-
GINA YESTERDAY.
SCARE At BLACKSBURG.
Very Distinct mt snIcm-Houscs
Rocked and windows Ratticd-The
Exocrtcnce nj Christinnsburg-
snow I'm the Southwest.

BLACKSBURG. VA. May 3.-(specai)
Al 1914 =. NJ. to-day a distinct earth
quake shock. lasting four or five seconds
was felt IN Blacksburg. Doors and win
dows ratified. chimneys and walls were
shaken. and many people were much
alarmed. Another much lighter shoch
was felt about o'clock, lasting but
second.
Snow fell here last night TO the depth
of one inch, and ice was formed during
the night. II was supposed that every
thing which had escaped the previous
frost had now been killed, but strange
10 say. on examination it was found
that very little damage was done. The
snow fell early in the night and protectei
the plants from the succeeding cold. Bald
Knob looks Ike mid-wlnter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
WYTHEyILLE SCARED
rnrrest Houses Were shaken 10
Their Foundations.

wyTHEVuLE, VA, May S-CSpeclai)
There was no frost here this morning
Ouite a snow-storm prevailed throughout
This locality the first part Of last night
~ morning It had all disappeared III
tho valley. yet the mountains nor'h'
cast south and west Of Wytheviile were
covered with several inches of 1t. AS
vet the fruits and early vegetation have
not suffered.
Two distinct earthquake shocks were
felt f. Ny,heviiie to-Gay. The first
one was at 1924. and the second one at
4.f7. The first shock was the greatest
lasting something like haI minute. In
the western part OF the town the people
ran out Of their houses. fearing that
these would be precipitated TO the ground.
some Of the largest brick houses in the
place were shaken from their very
foundations 10 the roofs. The window
class and furniture in the houses in diff
ferent sections Of the town shook. rocked,
and ratified as though a fearful wind
storm was prevailing. The second shock
lasted % seconds. In point of severity,
nothing ike them has been experienced
here since the great shock Of July, 1873,
during which persons were thrown to the
ground in Wytheville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
Revival Mt Broad-strcet Church.

The service rendered by Rev. George
H. Wiley in the revival work conducted
in the Broad-Street congregation on the
Sabbath-day Will long be remembered,
Commencing with a sermon 10 the sun
day school az 10 o'clock the work was
transferred to the audience room, and at
IL A. VI. large assembly listened 10 the
second discourse about certain "Perllous
Times" predicted in the Word of God. At
SP NJ. the speaker was at his best, and
delivered a most impressive and powerful
appeal TO the unsaved. attesting the value
OF every Gospel warning by the result OF
a life msspent. inasmuch as the wages
Of sin is death
Last night Mr.. Wiley preached TO an
other large audience upon the words, OF
King Solomon-"There Is way that
seemeth right unto a man, but the end
thereof is the way cf DEATH" A deep
and lasting impression was made. The
song service conducted by the Epworth
League was very helpful 10 the work.
This morning Mr. Wiley will conduct a
Bible reading at IL O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

TUE WEATHER IN RICHM0Sl
YESTERDAY was cooler and par(j|
cloudy. with clearing skies at night.
s.afe OF thermometer: VA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
MARTHA WASHINGTON BAZAAR.
1t Was Opened Under AuspiciOus
Cfrcumstnuces Last Night.

The Martha Washington bazaar was
successfully innugurated at the Regimen
tai Arrnory last night.
The booths. which occupy the four sides
OF the large drill hall, have been designed
with admiral pictorial effect, and the
many-hued draperies. which have been
artistcally manipulated, provide Il feast
OF color for the eve.
The hail was crowded last night and
the scene presented by the pretty assist
ants dressed In dainty costumes after the
Colonial period. with the background OF
red and white and blue provided by the
stalls. relieved by the more sombre hues
of the civilian dress. was very striking.
Dona lions for the bazaar have been re-
ceiVed from about J0O different sources,
and the tables are loaded with all man
ner OF useful and attractive articles.
Three yotings contests are in progress
the portrait Of Bishop Van de Nyver.
which will be voted TO the most popular
Catholic society; torch, TO be voted 10
the most popular engineer. ana a doll. 10
be voted TO the most popular little girl.
The bazaar Will continue for two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

gave very interesting review of the
progress made and the contests waged by
Christians in the first three centuries
atter the Gays OK ,ns apostles. lie said
basis OF orthodoxy. and while they had
less form and ceremony. they were so
uniform in their faith. which was sound
DR.. wilkins expressed great pleasure
at being In Virginia. paid a high tribute
TO the Baptists OF the South for their de-
voiion to principle and duty. and closed
with few words of congratulation and
cheer for the hosts of young Baptists in
this fair land. At the conclusion OF his
address he shook hands with many of
those present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
ovITE SEVERE At RADFoRD.
uricI<s Thrown from Chimhe'S-
PIastering Falls.

RADFORD. VA. May S.-(speciaL'-@A'
exactIv IS minutes after II o'clock to-day
two earthquake shocks were ieIt hc'e'
one following the other closely not more
than a second elapsing between 'ne wv
and the whole time being eight seeohuS'
Houses were rocked and shaken oricKs
,trov,n from chimneys plaster.ng fell
OF stoves were shaken. and merchants
ran out Of their houses of business tear-
,ng they would fall. 1t seemed as II the
,,bo,e earth were lifted up. rocked ana
then settled back. There was no warn
,ng Of anything OF the kind, but all at
once the shocks came, passing from
southeast 10 northwest. Many oio not
realize what It was until 1t had passed
go NO little excitement prevailed. An
other shake came at 4ao o'clock this
afternoon. kilograms received here this
afternoon tell Of the disturbance Deihg
general in Southwest Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
Sons Of the American Revelation.

There Will be a called meeting OF the
Sons Of the American Revolution at tho
Franklin street. AT $50 O'Clock this eve-
ming. to hear the report OF President
Charles ". Williams as delegate to tho
national congress OF the society. Captain
and II has been thought that having tho
meeting at the Loan Exhibition would
enable the Sons TO show TO the ladies OF
the Daughters of the American Reyolu-
tion their appreciation OF the many cour-
tesies received from them. ard OF the
beautiful aud interesting exhibition. IL
Is urgently requested that every member
of the Sons Of the American REVOLUTION
be present, and, when possible. bring
others with him. The usual admission fee
will, of course be charged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

BOSTON, May 3.--Tne Boston-Philadei-
wet grounds. Two games Will be played
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
Sympathy for Colonel Mosby.

There was well-attsn@ed session OF
Pickett Camp last night. Commander w.
Il. Woody called the camp to order and
Captain G.. c. Rosser was Initiated into
the membership. The members OF the
camp were requested to turn out on next
Monday afternoon 10 attend the mesnos
rial exercises at Oakwood Cemetery. They
are to meet at st. Johns church.
Resolutions of sympathy with Colone
Mossy in his serious atfiiction were
passed, and a sincere desire for his
speedy restoration expressed.
No meeting will be held on the evening
NJ Nav nth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
The Cineogrnph shows the Big
Fight

The Corbett- -Fitzsimmons fight was In
mart reproduced al the Academy last night
bv the American Cineograph Company:
The pictures represented about half or
each of the fourteen rounds, and SHOWS
the Knockout blow with CorDetts pack
70 the audience. There was a large at
tendance and the pictures were literally
applauded. The same pictures VIII be
given again to-day at matinee and eve-
ming performances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
Sons of Veterans Meeting.

A well-attended meeting of the Sons Oh
Confederate Veterans was held last night
at Lee-Camp Hall, Lieutenant w. X
Walden presiding. The camp decided 10
turn out with the Oakwood- Memorial AS
ISOLATION on Monday next.
Messrs. w. II. Thompson (Superin-
tendent of Fire-Alarm) and James L. Dis
ney were elected members of the camp
Applications OF Messrs. G. III. Jones and
~ r Walker were received and referred
IN proner committees. DR.. j. NJ. Winfree,
DR.. G.. w. Jones, and Mr.. II. l.. Watkins
were initiated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
Must Not Enlist Soldiers for Greece.

Assistant District Attorney wexford mas
written a letter TO Mr.. J. V. Starke warn
ing him against enllsting men for the
Greek army as had been announced IN
one of the city papers that he proposed
doing. and calling his attention 10 the
statute. which imposes a very heaVy
neraItv. MIR Wexford was assured that
n was not proposed to enlist men. and
that the published statement was errone-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
Houses shook I'm Bedford city.

BEDFORD. CITY. VA. May S.-tSpe-
cial)--At twenty-five minutes past noon
to-day there was a very distinct shock OF
earthquake OF nearly a minute In dura-
ton. IL was preceded by roaring.
similar TO that caused by an approaching
railroad train. and the houses shook In
the most unmistakable manner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
saLEMs EXPERIENCE.
Very DIstinct-NIany of the TIM"
Frightened.

SALEM. VA. May S.-(specia.)-A re-
markably cold wave struck this sec'lon
Sunday morning. and IS still on at TINS
writing. Monday morning the biue H'-ee
mountains were snowcapped; to-day al L
o'clock the mercury registered 30 degrees
At 1920 o'clock an earthquake SHOCK
was felt In Salem. and although II ias'-
ed but a few moments, made houses
rock. rafting the glassware on the cup
,osras fr,ehtenlng the timid, and caus-
ing among others wonder and astoh'sh-
ment. This is the only shock felt mere
since the Charleston earthquake OF loSo'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
ALnMcr Dcnth Rate.

The report of the Board of Health for
the month OF April shows the number
of deaths in Richmond TO have been 9S-
4S white and 80 colored. The annual rate
of mortality per 100 is: White. 1921; col
ored. 1273. Average 1l.3S. The rate In
April was much lower than in March,
when there were 81 deaths-6s white and
E1 coiOred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

snec,al attention OF those desiring new
,nyost,nents Is called 20 the prepaid stock
~ the United Banking and Busldinx
Comnany. This stock is sold ut 80 per
share the par or maturity vaiue OF which
,s 500. Upon the cost Of this stock -
20 sh G,yidend Of per cent. per annum
- naid until maturity. when the holder
I'll, ho entitled 10 receive 500 per share
Tor further information apply at the
nfncs OF the company. 81 east MatA
81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
xenra Recenfion 10 Buck.

ATLANTA. GA. May S.-Mlnister Al
fred r. Buck was given grand farewell
reception at the Imperial Theatre to-
night Several hundred colored followers
OF the new Minister to Japan gathered to
do the Georgia Republican cniefiain
honor. The affair was one such as has
never been witnessed in the State before.
II Is not remembered when white man
was given such reception by the negroes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

washineton.-Robe w. Hunter. OF
virginia. assistant attorney In the Inte-
rior Department, has resigned.
cbicago.-Ali the indicted officials Of the
defunct bank. with the exception OF ex,
president Spalding. gave bonds. and
were released from custody. Spalding's
honds foot up nearly s220.oo0, and he can
not furnish that amount Of surety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
FOR THIRTY SECONDS.
Travelled in a Westerly Direction-
Frost Feared.

CHRIsTIANsBURC. VA, May S.-Cspe-
c,all-About 12l5 to-day a very distlnc'
earthquake shock was felt here me
vibrations lasted for over thirty SECONDS
and the wave seemed to travel in west
erlv direction. The weather has oeeH
unusually cold for the last few days
salt Pound mountain is covered with
snow. and there was slight fan mere
last night It is clear and inoica''onS
are for a disastrous frost tonight