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The age-herald., 1897-10-03

tw saty years ago the city erected at great expense public bath on one of the banks of the Danube. containing five large swimming basins. besides pri-
 vate baths. supplied with water from
 the Danube by special canal This es-
The age-herald., 1897-10-03
.Bdth-F1ou5e5 In the Sums
 A Sore Need In American Cites.

have been erected in different parts of the city at public expense. Their prin- cipa1 feature is the swimming pool. though shower baths, both for the use of swimmers before they enter the
The age-herald., 1897-10-03

What is probably the most costly cloak in the world Is one now in the National Museum, and was once the property of the queens of the Hawaii an islands in barborous days. This cape belonged to the wife of Kehuas-, kalani, one of the most powerful chiefs of the islands. After the abolition of slavery in 1S41 this chief rebeled and tried to re-establish the ancient relig-' ion. A bloody battle was fought, the king and queen were slain, and the cloak fell into the hands of the vic- tors, thus becoming the property of King Kamehameha III, and by him, given to Captain J. H. Aulick, U. s. N.
 The foundation of the cape is net work of olona, or native hemp, and to, it are attached by means of fine threads of the same material the feathers of native birds found only on the islands, the feathers overlapping and forming a smooth surface. The feathers form on the outside crescents of red, yellow, and black. The inner lining is with out quilting and shows the network and ends of the feathers.
 The yellow and black feathers are obtained from the Go, or Ono, the yell low ones being of great value, as the bird is comparatively rare, shy and hard to capture. So very rare Is this bird, and so small its stock of feath- CTS, that three yellow ones once sold for large sum. From fifty to a hun- dred years was the time expended in making this cloak, so that it's worth in labor is estimated at million dol-' lars
 The making of these cloaks, which were once worn by royalty alore, and regarded as the treasures of the Grown, was common in the islands prior to the coming of the whites. The precious yellow feathers were exacted as tribute by the king, the bird being caught alive with bird lime and then set free. But it required great many years to get enough material to make the cloak, which is four feet in lengs h and over six feet in wiGth.
The age-herald., 1897-10-03

the black specks just before the tips of [ these bristle-lil<e wings being the three booklets"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

and IL made into earthen"are, en'"a
and an excellent grade OF porcelain W.. 49,,
An exhibit Of this product VIII sho" wy
process of manufacture from its ',".'
state into articles of dainty shape ana AZ
Effectiveness. 49,
Moore county yields sand OF most ex.
cellent quality for the manufacture VI
fine glassware. and samples OK TINS n"-
ished ware will also be shown.
Splendid collections Of minerals VIII
demonstrate the varied resources or inc
Carolinas. ,
The industrial department IL attaining
large propottlons. and manufacturers from
ALI sections are taking space. 1t Is spe-
cially desired that each and every cotton
mill I'm North ard South Carolina VIII
place on exhibit bolt or more OF edch
class of goods manufactured, so that
complete showing Of our enormous ana
fast growing milling Industry may De
made. II H. necessary to arrange loi
space at once.
4 collection of Colonial, Revolutionary
Mexican. and Confederate relies Is being
gathered together, probably larger In ex-
tent and general comprehensiveness ana
of greater historical value than any SINH
lar collection ever made in the TWO
States.
Very low rates 10 the exposition have
been granted by all the railroads, and
the admission-fee Is placed at only hdlt
the usual charge for such exhibitions.
but the desire of the management Is that
all may avail themselves OF the opportu-
nity. which offers so much OF interest
along art and educational lines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
INSPECT THE NEW LINES.
City Council Goes over the Holly
wood and RESERVOIR Extensions.

The members Of the City Council and
number Of city officials yesterday after
noon made a tour of inspection of the
Hollywood and New Reservoir extensions
Of the Richmond Traction Company, and
of the handsome car-barn and power
house of that company.
The trip was most pleasant in every
respect. The CITY Fathers assembled
at the City Han at 4:3O o'clock, ana ne"
open or summer car was run up In front
Of the big building and all boarded H.
The party were chaperoned by Mr.. W. NJ
Habliston. general manager of the com
pany. assisted by Mr. Phil. Il. SHIELD
general counsel. and they did the honors
in fitting style. There were in the party
Mayor Richard Nj. Taylor; Mr.. James
Caskie President Of the Common Coun-
Gil; aldermen Bahen Brock, King, Noble
Smith. Vaughan, and Zimmerman. and
Councilmen Briggs Cottrell, CARRIER
Hobson. King. Hawkins, Woody, Pollock,
Wallerstein. Foster, and along with these
were Mcssrs. Jackson Guy, Thomas
Christian. c. +. Picot, and other mem
beers Of the Committee on Improvement Of
James River.
The run first made was up Broad street
to First. and out the First-street line TO
found 10 be in perfect condition. and the
car glided along with ease and with the
utmost comfort to the Inspecting party
Passing around the northeast part OF
the cemetery. those in the car were af-
forded a lovely view of one of the most
picturesque portions of Hollywood. There
were many approving remarks made upon
the fact that the line had taken this
course.
Having gone over the First-street line
and il having been found entirely salts
factory TO all on board. and in thorough
conformity to the splendidly-built road
on Broad street, which is one of. if not
the finest in America. the councilmanic
party was taken out TO the New reser-
voir over the Robinson-street branch OF
the system This line was also in first
class condition, and the ride from Broad
street down TO the reservoir was through
a delightful breeze just before sunset and
was Immensely enjoyed.
At the terminus of this extension is To-
Gated the elegant car-barn of the Trac-
ton Company. which is one Of the most
modern and improved structures of its
kind in the country. Here the visitors
inspected the facilities for repairing cars,
looked through the plant generally. and
returned to the city. going to the Trac-
TONS power-house, where an hour was
spent looking at the machinery and par
taking of the refreshments which the
company had so bountifully supplied.
The magnificent "Corliss" engines were
things of great curiosity 10 many of those
present A singular device there is the
Indicator board, which tells upon some
thing like a clock-dial the exact amount
of power needed to propel each car.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
THE EASTERN SHORE.
A Sudden Death-The Thursday
Climb.

ONANCOCK, VA, April 14.-(Special)-
Mr.. John Bradford, a resident Of this
town, died very suddenly here yesterday
from paralysis. He was apparently in
good health when he arose and ate his
breakfast, but as he was leaving for
his work he fell at his front gate and
had TO be taken into his house by his
neighbors. A doctor was hastily sum-
moned. but his condition was past medi-
cal aid. and after lingering a few hours
he died. He was about 60 years old,
and was an honest, Woodworking man.
He leaves a wife but no children.
The Thursday Club OF Onancock, a
literary and social organization, includ-
ing many Of the young ladies and some
of the young gentlemen of the town,
held a meeting this evening at ker
Place the residence Of Mrs. Margaret
Powell.
Mr.. Frank p. Brent, principal Of
Margaret Academy, read paper on the
exploration of the Chesapeake bay and
the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Mary
land by Captain John Smith in 1908,
and the consequent early settlement OF
this peninsula by emigrants from Eng
land. The paper was compiled largely
from original documents, and many Of
the statements verified by the old re-
cords of Accomac and Northampton.
There have been heavy frosts here for
the mast two nights but it is not be-
lieved that fruit and early truck have
been damaged to any considerable extent
In some places ice formed over the
stagnant pools.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
FIRE IN LEEsBURG.
Warehouse. Elevator, and Steam
Mill Burned-Insurance

IEESBURG, VA, April lL-(Special.)-
At 1 o'clock. this morning the frame
warehouse. elevator and steam-mlll OF
W. s. jenkins, on the Southern railroad
lot here. was destroyed by fire. At that
hour fire was discovered by the watch
man of the road, who notified the crew
of the passenger train that lays over
here every night. the locomotive of
which stands but a few feet from
the building. The engineer at once
sounded the alarm with the long whistle
which aroused the town. Owing to the
inflammable condition Of the premises.
n was soon discovered that the local
Fire Department could do nothing but
save surrounding property, which they
did. The fire was first seen in the en-
gine-room. but from what cause 1t origi-
mated Is not known. as the mill ceased
running about o'clock in the afternoon.
The building was three stories, 72xfO
feet. and while containing but little
grain. owing TO the lateness of the
season. had within it besides the ma
chinery, farming implements, reapers.
mowers. etc. five new buggies. salt. and
fertilizers, all OF which were kept on
sale. A few wagons. on the ground
floor. were saved.
Mr.. Jenkins estimates his loss at about
$500. on which he has Insurance In
Fairfax county companies of 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
DEATHS.

BAUCH. Died. suddenly. March h,
1897. CHARLES BAUCH, IN the gu ye1e
of his age.
His funeral will take place from bis .As'
residence. No. 2il west Grace siie's
THIS Thursday AFTERNOON 10
o'clock. Friends invited 10 attend.
BULLINGTON.-Died at the res.ten,s
Of his mother. No so west Cary sl','
at 1899 A. ~. April 18th. CHARLES -
BURLINGTON; aged 80 years
Remains will be taken TO Philtae .p ..',
Pa. for interment FRIDAY MOhNi"''
April 18th. "a,
Philadelphia Pa) and Wheeling "
Va.) papers please copy.
GULLE.rT.- Died. April a. 1877 az 10
residence OF her husband 20 bohis. 'll "a
street. MARY +. GuLLETr; ase1 "a
years. ,,.,,.,
Her funeral Will take place TIL, ~ -,
DAY. April 18th. at o'clock T. si., ~" ~
the above residence. FRIENDS an"
quaintances are invited TO attend
Greensboro IN. CO papers please copy
TIMBERLAKE.-Died. at TIE residei -
OF her son-in-law. Mr.. John w. no'1
stanton. Va, yesterday morninb' So
18th. Mrs. f. A. TIMBERlAhE, "O0"
Of George Undertake. OF this CITY.
Body will arrive at Chesapeake ahu
Ohio railway. Broad-Street station. at ~,
r. NJ. TO-DAY Crhursday). and iunei1
will take place Immediately from Gay
Street Methodist church. Burial al tto1'
lywood. Relatives and friends OF FANNY
invited, ,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

Last nights service at the First Bap-
fist church was i'm some respects the
greatest in the series OF the days past
The crowd filled every corner, and lin
gered I'm the halls to hear the preachers
earnest words. DR.. Whites subject was
'The Fast Young Man." from the we'll
known story Of Christ. He described
wildly the steps OF his going astray in
restlessness, recklessness, and ruin,
matched by the homecoming In repent
.ance. return. and reception. The sermon
abounded in vivid illustrations that made
every one feel how real is the old story,
and how graciously God receives the re-
turning ones There were many touching
scenes in the aftermeeting OF prayer and
inquiry.
To-day at u. NJ. a thanksgiving and
conservation service will be held. II IS
requested that expressions of gratitude
be written and signed with the name
Of the writer. and sent to DR.. Cooper or
Or. White. These will be read at the
service. The pastor hopes the request
will be complied with by all the mem
bers who have been at the meetings.
Dr. White will preach also at s o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
DICKINSON.
Trouble son the Ridge"-stiil Cap
tured-aIurder Trial.

DWALE. DICkENsON COUNTY, VA,
April 1L-(Special.) Your correspondent
learns that there was some trouble on
"the Ridge" a day or two since, in which
several shots were fired. John Adkins,
one Of the participants. received slight
wound on the head and William Adkins
came out Of the fight with two bullet
holes i'm his Clothes. The trouble was
the old story-a woman figured In IT.
The United states marshals have cap
tured a large still on Alleys creek. this
county. william and Andrew Hale, two
brothers. were in charge Of the premises,
and were arrested.
County Court convened yesterday at
Clintwood. and Il Is understood that the
case of the Commonwealth against VIII
liam Farmer. who is charged with kill
ing Robert Baker at Clintwood, In Janu-
airy, will be heard at this term. Both
the prosecution and defence Will be ably
represented. The best legal talent Of
the bar is employed, and the trial Will
create quite a sensation.
IL stir rains almost every day. and our
farmers are getting behind with their
spring work. But little ploughing has
been done. 1t is feared that nearly all
the fruit has been killed by the late
freeze.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
The Cocl<ntle city.

PETERSBURG. VA. April H.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The plan OF the Democratic pri-
mary adopted by the City Committee last
night is without objection as far as any
Democrat Is concerned. 1t provides that
all legally-qualihed white Democrats. and
such as may become qualified before cleo
tion-day. and who shall pledge themselves
10 support the nominee OF the primary.
shall be entitled 10 vote. But no person
shall be allowed to vote who voted the
Republican ticket In the presidential cleo
ton OF 1892. The election In May Is only
for City Treasurer. and thus far there Is
but one candidate.
Two young men. Rennie Chambers and
Joseph Andrews. have just returned from
a trip TO North Carolina. which they
made on their bicycles, a distance OF iSO
miles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
CREW H..
The Tborp-Epes Confest-Rcbuttai
Testimony-Raiiwn Notes.


CREWE, VA. April lL--(Special) RE
buttal testimony is being taken here by
the Thorp side in the contested-election
case between him and Epes This Will
close the evidence, so far as this place is
concerned. Thorp is represented by Mr.
NJ. A. Cole, of Richmond, and Epes by
Mr.. James Mann, Of Nottoway Court
house Notary &. T.. Wilson and Clerk
Charles Deane are the others engaged IN
the proceedings. Four witnesses have
been examined. and there are thirteen
others to be examined. The opinion IS
that our young and worthy countyman,
Sidney =. Epes, will come out victorious
The Norfolk and Western railway have
now commenced to run their freight en-
gines through from Norfolk to Roanoke,
changing the entire crews at this place.
Rev. Mr.. Crawley. Of Norfolk. who was
expected here 10 assist Rev. Mr.. Routten
i'm his revival services IN the Methodist
church. is detained at his home by SICK
ness. The meetings are held each night,
and are well attended.
Rev. G. r. Kuyk closed his Lenten ser
vices here last night He will preach here
again on Easter Sunday night. and VIII
attend the Petersburg conVocation at CITY
Point next week.
Miss Ada Perry. of Lunenburg. and
Miss Lois Watson are visiting friends III
town.
Miss Verge Morton. Of Farmville. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Samuel Nichol-
son.
Mr.. Thomas f. Rives and Mr.. Cabeli
Rives of pinwidde. are visiting Mr..
John w. Neblett.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15

trict. Chesterfield. has been urged by
many Democrats IN this district 20 be a
candidate for Supervisor. and he says that
he will run for the office. His opponent
Will be- Jeremiah Nunnally.
Henderson and Stuart lodges, i. %. q. f..
are making arrangements 10 celebrate the
REIMBURSEMENT anniversary OF their or
der, which will occur on Sunday, April
25th.
On this occasion the Rev. ]. O. Bah
cock will preach an appropriate sermon
at the Bainbridge-Street Baptist church
at $3.50 O'Clock,
Mrs A. c. Harding will have charge OF
the musical part Of the programme
Every OddFellow will be expected TO az
tend, and the public generally VIII DE
Invited.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. Il. w. weisger is spending Few
days In King William county.
Mr.. W. J. Carter returned IuesuaS
night from a business trip to KENTUCKY.
MIR, David Moody. OF Waverly, Is Visit
ing relatives in the city.
Professor Tatum, who taught singing
in this place many years ago, was on
the streets yesterday.
An ENJOYABLE time was spent Tuesday
evening at the residence OF Mrs. IL. a.
Baugh. on Ninth street, IL was gather-
ING given in honor of the birthday of his
little daughter. Ida, who celebrated her
fourth birthday.
Those present were Misses Mary Nor
ton. Oracle Cook, Bessie Nance. Mary
CARRIER. Eta Crostick. Mabel Baugh. Bes-
sic CARRIER. Edna Galloway. Ruth CARRIER,
Orle Adams. Hazel Hicks, and Ida Blank
enship.
MIR. William Spears, Of Glover Hill
Chesterfield, was i'm Manchester Tuesday
Mr.. Spears is the present Supervisor from
Glover Hill, and the people up there VIII
renominate him again next month as
there VIII be no other candidate against
him. At least. this seems TO be the I'M
preston now.
While Mr. Glasgow. who IS emp oyed
M the Toney a. Brown woodward, was
at work saving wood yesterday morning
the belt became caught in the saw, which
caused the frame to be pulled off, falling
on his left leg, breaking it just below the
knee.
DR.. w. p. Matthews was summoned ana
set the injured limb
DR.. Matthews amputated Mr. Glasgow S
right hand five years ago.
Robert IL. James, the man who was
badly hurt at the Tredegar-Wor Tues
day morning, had his leg amputated by
Drs. T. T.. and w. u. Matthews that
afternoon. and he is doing well.
A piece Of hot iron ran into his leg,
crushing the bone into a pulp. James was
taken 10 his home on Fifteenth street,
after the accident, and the physicians
found it necessary to perform the opera
ton, cutting the limb off just below the
knee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FUNDS.
Admission by spaIding That lie
Hypothccated bonds.

CHICAGO, April H.-President Mckay,
OF the University Of Illinois trustees. said
to-day that c. ". Spalding, treasurer of
the board and president Of the defunct
Globe Savings Bank, admitted to him
and to Trustee James f. Armstrong that
he had hypobecated the University en-
dowment bonds entrusted 10 him as trea-
surer. This admission of guilt, Mr. Nc
KAY said. was made Monday. Spalding
entered into no explanation. but promised
full statement later. This IS the first
time any one I'm authority has openly
stated that the bonds have been hypoth1
Gated.
President Mckay. Trustee Armstrong.
and John Z. Wilson, attorney for tho
board. were present at the conference
when Mr.. Spalding confessed. The wet
ing was held in the office of Mr.. oliver,
the attorney for Spaldlng. spalding was
present only few minutes.
ATTACHMENT BY SPALDING PERE.
NASHUA. y. H., April 1.-THE Hon.
Solomon Spalding, president o. TIE New
Hampshire Banking Company. and fathep
of &. W. Spalding. president Of the de-
funct Globe Savings Bank, OF Chicago,
has attached his sons farm m Mcrrimac
as security Tor his bond. The farm Is The
most valuable one I'm this section. ana
has been used for long time by Mr.
Shading as stock-farm. A carload of
horses from Red oak. Ia. arrived there
Yesterday. II Is the old homestead OF the
family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
buckingham Democrats.

BUCKINGHAM, VA. April H-(Spe-
clal)-The Democratic Committee OF
Buckingham county met here Monday and
fixed the date for holding meetings
throughout the county for the selection
OF nominees for district officers. April
oath. at O'Clock p NJ. is the time fixed.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved. That we. the committee OF
the Democratic party of Buckingham
county. most heartily and cordially en-
dorse Mr. j. c. Hanes for reappointment
10 the position of School Superintendent.
a position which he has filed with en-
tire satisfaction 10 the people of this
county, and we bear willing testimony
TO the fact OF his faithful, efficient. and
conscientious discharge OF duty. and be-
lieve his defeat would prove q serious
blow TO the school system In this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
yICE-CoNsUL VISOR DEAD.
He Passes Away on Board the "er-
mills Career.

TYNCUBURG, VA, April li-(SpecidiJ
The news of the death Of w. W. Nysor
on board the Vera, while en- route from
Gibraltar for the United States, was re-
ceived here with the deepest regret ne
lived in Lynchburg for number oil years
ENJOYING i'm an unusually high degree 'he
regard of n wide circle Of acquaintance
and friends and of the people Behei"iiS'
He was a newspaper-man or cohsplCuouS
accomplishments. and a most geiilal anu
Agreeable gentleman. Mt. NysOI ""S "
native of Pulaski county. belonging TO IL
rroninent family of Southwest Virginia.
lie was formerly editor of the virginia
peonIe at Newbern. He went to Rich
,nond about 1886 and became associate
editor of the Richmond Wing, then pup
lished as a Democratic paper, with Judge
4. w. G. Nowlin as editor-ln-chlei. ne
came from Richmond to Lynchburg IN
1858. and was the associate editor OF the
Nirpinian for several years thereafter
untfI the Virginian was purchased by the
News. Then Mr. WysOr became city ell
tor of the News. which position he niled
until he accepted a consular appointment
TO Spain. in 1893. When captain Charles
l.. Adams. of this city, was made Consul
M Cadiz by President Cleveland, he at
once named MT. NSSor a. HIS ~ W.
sui with headquarters at Jerez de III
Fronetera. OF late the reports OF MI
Wvsor's health have been anything but
encouraging. and when his nephew. MT.
Frank Wysor. went abroad 10 accom-
many him home his friends here feared
II indicated that his condition was Sc
rIous. II was confidently hoped, how
ever. that he would be able TO reach his
native state. The announcement of his
death comes as a painful shock to those
who knew him in Lynchburg. Mr.. Wysor
was about 80 years Of age and unmarried.
His trouble was consumption. He died
to-day shortly after noon, as announced
in a telegram from New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-15
JEFFERSON WILL not RETIRE.
He Makes an Interesting Statement
before the Curtain.

Mr.. Joseph jefferson closed his briel
engagement in this city at the Academy
last night. appearing in Cricket on 'he
Hearth" and LEND Me Five Shillings.
In response to a curtain CALL anu 81
humorous aliusion to the reports that ~
intended to retire from the stage al q" =.
early date, Mr. Jefferson saln lilat -
would be. he thought, extremely unsi - 90,
full on the part OF the pubic 20 ioIce n.,''
i,fo seclusjon. and decidedly inconve
rIent as far as he was concerned. lie
felt very much like the poor musician
who was plaving upon "A cracked cornet'
and was offered slxpence by woman 10
90 away. The cornetist replied that ne
only played for sixpence, but he dia ho'
90 away for less than a shilling.