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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
HAVE A MANIA FOR CRUELTY
Dr.. Wood Tells Of Peoples Desire to
Torture Helpless Animals.
WILL PUT A STOP TO COCK FIGHTING.
Origin, objects and Progress of the Society
For the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani-
mals-Doing a Great Work Ia Be
friendiDg Dumb Brufes,

IL was near Seventh and Main streets
short time ago, d lean sickly-lookins
horse was putting and blowing I'm his
struggles to set up the hill with a heavy
load OF bricks. The animal came near
dropping in the street. hard-faced
driver with a thick frovn on his brow
and a firm voice now and then cursed the
horse between heavy blows. with the
handle OF a whip. There was cruelty.
heartleSsnesS in each stroke. Two Or
three people with a feeling for brutes
paused on the pavement and threw a
glance OF dlsapproval at the driver, but
said nothing.
The voice OF one who suddenly turned
the corner on his way down town at
tracted attention. Don't strike that
horse another blow" said the gentleman:
and further more take him straight 10
the stable He's In no condition 10 walk.
The driver stared At the gentleman as
much as to say, what have you got 10
do with it?H and then Informed him with
some emphasis that the contractor he was
at work for would call anyone 10 account
for trying to Interfere with his business.
He added that he didn't propose 10 have
other people dictate 10 him about his
team, and with a sreer he started TO
move on.
The gentleman who warned him cast
firm glance al the fellow. and took out his
watch. Il am an officer OF the Society
for tho Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Animals.
fellow said he and as such I'll give
YOU just two minutes 10 unhitch that
horse and carry him to the stable. II
YOU don't do Il IN that time I shall not
only have the horse taken charge OF, but
arrest You. sir. and carry you to the po-
lice station" with this he sprung his
watch and waited. Within the time
named the driver had obeyed orders.
Shortly after that The officer OF the so
ciety. who was mono other than the At
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tized the following morning in the church
Of st. Peter. 1t was the feast of st.
Martin, and he was named after that
saint.
The walls OF the ground floor Of the
house In which the child was born still
stands in the lower portion Of the town
of Eisleben, and there are portions re-
naming OF the font wherein Luther was
baptized.
When Luther was six months old his
parents removed to Mansfield where 10y
hard labor they succeeded in accumu-
lating competence and in raising the
seven children that came TO them. A
small portion Of the house in which they
lived remains standing 10 this day. Both
Luthers father and mother are describ-
ed as having been distinguished for their
piety and the purity of their lives.
LUTHER'S CHILDHOOD.
But little Is known of Luther's early
childhood. beyond the fact that he was
raised with well-mean.. but oft-times al
most cruel severity, which furthered IN
him "A strictness and tenderness OF con-
science, which in after years made him
deeply sensitive of every fault commit
ted in the eyes Of God. and it was in con-
sequence of this discipline that he after
wards took refuge in convent.
iii his fourteenth year. when in 1897 his
father sent him TO Magdeburg to an edu-
cational institution taught by the Null
brethren, "A brotherhood of pious clergy
men who had bound themselves together
TO labor for the moral and spiritual well
fare of tho people.
From Magdeburg young Luther went
TO Eisenach and his father being unable
10 allow him sufficient money 10 cover the
expenses of his board and schooling. he
was obliged to help himself by going about
from door 10 door singing hymns, and
collecting small amounts.
Luther remained for four years at Else
mach. and there acquired a thorough
knowledge Of Latin. which he learned
TO write I'm prose and verse and his ac-
tive mind began TO show the latent pow
er. which IN after years shook the world.
In 1901 at the age Of eighteen. he en-
tered the University at Erfurt, the rep
utatiou Of which was 50 high that all
OF it's sister Institutions were regarded
as mere pigmies beside II. Such pro-
gress did he make In his studies that his
talent was soon the wonder Of the Uni
versi,y.
1t was the wish OF his father that he
should fit himself for the practice Of
law, and he began TO attend lectures IN
that department.
by chance. however. he found q Latin
Bible In the library OF the University. the
first he had ever seen. and It proved an
episode in his life. Disquictng quss-
lions arose IN hts mind and sorely dis
tressed HIM Expressions i'm the Bible
such as ,hosc which speak OF serving
God with fcar became 10 him hateful
n I'd intolerahic. He brooded over these
things for q long time. until he was sud-
denly hurried INTO a decision.
on July 2. 1906. while returning from
the Feast OF the Visitation OF the Virgin
Mary. he was caught in fearful thunder
storm in the village OF Stotternheim. A
fearful fash of lishtainR dartAd from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

Kerosene oil was poured on rats and then
lguited While rats are nuisances and
should be destroyed. the proper WAYS to
do II are by drowning or permitting dogs
10 Kill them. For instance. when we
have 70 destroy dogs We do so by putting
them in 4 box with Illuminating gas. They
soon dOze-. OF and die painless death
About two-thirds OF the dogs we have
destroyed were victims OF the black
tongue
What will the society do In the case
of hunters?" | asked.
We'll. we do not propose to interfere
with legitimate hunting" said DR.. Wood
THAT does not come within the province
OF our work. Our purpose Is 10 Suppress
unnecessary cruelty"
MANIA FOR CRUELTY.
That there are large number OF peo-
pie who have a strange mania for cruelty
f. evidenced 6y some OF the cases which
have come under the observation OF the
society. More than one case IS on record
where rats were taken by the hind legs
and literally torn apart. Less than six
months ago a young man took a knife
and cut of half Of a cows tongue for no
other purpose than an apparent thirst for
cruelty. Burning rats with kerosene oil
is quite common offense, and more
than one instance has been recorded
where a COW tendon was severed. The
society has frequently stopped drivers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

from working on the streets horses.
which cost from 10 cents to SO. Horses
have BEEN found literally starving to
death In stables. while there have been
many cases of cruelty on the part OF
heartless drivers, who kicked their horses
or mules In the stomach, and beat them
over tho heads with heavy sticks until
the blood flowed freely from the wounds
To give some idea OF the value Of such
an organization in protecting the dumb
animals, since the society was established
the whole number OF cases disposed Of
have been 1852. which involved about
5000 animals. There have been mercifully
destroyed for diseases and injuries, 25j
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heaven before his eyes. Trembling with
fear he fell TO the earth and exclaimed
Help Anna, beloved Saint, l VIII DO d
monk
BECAME a MONK.
Although later Luther repented OF the
vow. his strong moral sense prevented MN
from breaking il. and on July Is. 100. ne
babe farewell 10 his friends and entered
the Augustinian Convent in Erfurt for
ever as he then thought.
May .. 1907 Luther was ordained n
priest Shortly after. when he was only
twenty-five years old. he was called 10
chair I'm the newly established University
Of Wittenbcrg. In 15l1 Luther was sent
10 Rome to arrange for a union between
the Angustinian and reformed converts
in Germany. At Rome Luther found no
spiritual enlightenment or consolation,
hut was shocked at the immoral lives OF
the clergy and highest dignitaries OF the
church.
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THE ,ryMES-RICHMOND VA SUNDAY: FEBRUARY Ia, 1897:

ing TO indulgences, and not conceaiins
his own aversion TO the system. lie
kept up the fray by ninety-fve Latln
theses. which he posted on the doors OF
the Castle church at Wittenberg on &c
tober 81. 1917.
This was the beginning OF the great
work OF the reformation. and Luther ioi-
lowed up the work vigorously. His task
was a grievous one. for he was ANXIOUS
while fighting for the truth 10 remain a.
peace with his Church. Pope Leo ~,
first treated the matter as OF no momen.,
saving that Lu,hers theses had peeh
written by a drunken German. q,
Later, however, he became convinced
that the thing was really serious, ana
tribunal for heretics was Instituted at
Rome for Luther's trial.
Every pressure was brought TO bear
upon the Reformer 70 induce him 10 le-
cant. and to promise TO abstain rom
publishing any more theses, but ne. AFTER
appeals TO the Pope and Cardinal ior
mally appealed the matter TO Oeherai
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would justify them i'm the sieht OF Hou'
COURSE OF SERMONS.
In 15iG-I7 Luther delivered course or
sermons ON the Ten Commandments and
the Lords Prayer. and had printed IN l'li
an explanation of the seven penitential
psalms. The first occasion for the strug-
gle which led to the great division IN
the Christian world was Occasioned by
the building of St. Peters magnificent
church at Rome. julius H. had just been
succeeded i'm the Papal chair by Leo y"
who had no scruples i'm his manner of
procuring money for the building Of the
new church by a dirty traffic pernicious
to the soul: at the same time the Popcs
did not hesitate freely TO appropriate 10
their own use money intended for the
church.
Much Of this money arose from the sale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

affair which Is under the charge OF Mrs.
cnorse I, Ivon. will be something unique
On the history of entertainments IN THIS
city. -, o,,.or IN
-, ~ tho cities, both of this country
and Europe. with great success. 1T Vlll
So oroduced nv local talent, ana In order
IN make them thoroughly prohcleh' 'no
sorvices of "A skilled trainer nave peeh
secured.
LIFE OF LUTHER
The wonderful story or Luther > me- =
presented. illustrated with views oi pia0e'
"a characters, as follows
.,agor,cal Procession. Theology En-
tering the Union. -. -. NJ,
story OF Luther's Life. Lecture by MlS'
u r. Monroe. illustrated Win hi'oe"
stereopticon views ,,s,.
49,, u,itb twelve or more choir men.
cto,y of Tuther-continued-for views.
rutbor's trial at the Diet of Worms. EN-
neror Emeprors Guards, Elector' hiec-
80 cuard Luther. Cardinal, Melanch-
tbon Spalatin. Albeit Bishop. Courier
page Priests. Princess. Knights ana Choir
Men.
story Continued-twenty views.
scene: Nuns Leaving Convent. Abbess'
cather,ne Won Bora. Isabella (soloisD,
sarah. Alice. Hilda(novice). Anna, va
ronIca. Christiana and Angelica, and
others.
Story Continuation views
Allegorical March-Church Militant
Chorus. "Ein Feste Burg
Anart from the intrinsic merit OF this
production, which equals that or almost
any ever seen I'm Richmond. tho object
FOR which II is held should secure 1t large
patronage. ,...,
Cor more room IS urgent. There are
now under It's roof daily thirty-three chill
dren from the baby in arms TO the lit
lie tot OF six years.
The children are brought TO the Nur-
sery by their mothers shortly before Z
o'clock In the morning, and received by
the kindly. bright-faced matron, Miss En-
iIy ]. Hall. under whose supervision they
are bathed and cleanly clad. II IS the
,ule 10 allow them only two meals DAY
since they are supposed to have had
breakfast before they come. but II they
have not. they are mover allowed 10 70
hungry.
HAPPY CHILDREN.
They are happy. healthy. noisy httle
group and spend their days both In play
and study. under the kindly care OF MISS
Fannie Pullman. inc vim"
are under tho care OF Mrs. Leigh VINO
attends them with as loving care as
though they were her own.
7, order that those who leave their
ctildren AT the Day Nursery may not
re,f that they are objects OF charity.
charge OF fifteen cents per week IS made
for each one, but those who are not able
10 pay II are never pressed. nor even
asked for u.
The president OF the Board OF Directors
OF the kindergarten Is Mrs Charles +.
Waiford. and tho secretary is Miss Liz-
sie Crsffan. both OF whom are prominent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

What Luther saw at Rome made II
easier for him 10 shape his conclusions
when he attacked the Papacy
lie said himself that If he had not gone
he might have felt that he had done in
justice to the Pope.
on Luthers return to Wittenberg ne
was made sub-prior Of the convent, and
up to 1911 was engaged as theological
teacher October T.. 1872 be was admit
ted TO the degree OF Doctor. In his teach
ings Luther adhered exclusively 20 the
Bible. In these lectures ne pointd ont
the difference between the law and the
Gospel. and refuted the errors then pre-
dominant I'm the churches and schools,
the old teaching OF the Pharisees that
men could earn forgiveness by their
works, and that mere outward penance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
"LUTHER And HIS TIMES"
The Wonderful Story Of His Life to Be
Presented al the Academy Of Music.
POR BENEFITOF The KINDER GARTEN.
Story Of tho Work OF Mercy Done icy Inns
Admirable Institution o. The Ladies
WIN Have II In Charge Sketch OF
Martin Luther's Life.

Between four and I'VE years ago num-
be- OF the charitably disposed ladies' OF
Richmond became aware OF the great
need of a place where mothers, VINO are
forced 20 work for living might IedNe
their children during their hours OF 10"
for tho payment OF nominal sum.
After long and careful consideration
Man was agreed upon. and the result
uas the establishment OF the Day Nur-
sery and kindergarten. at No. 1916 east
Franklin street.
The lnstitutHa started ont with thrce
children to take care Of. but the num-
Der rapidly increased. and the need TOT
money 20 pay its swelling Expenses De
came urgent Many contributions were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
MS WIDE T0WTUs

'h' organization DIS endowed with pow
| ei' greater t"dn Do bass exercised since
/ U.S. organization. When tle present stl-
| iute under which JOS work 81. done was
applied for before the Legislature. VI lsq3
90. there Was vigorous opposition to 3d..
Hofstmen. cattemen and many who bad
anything to do with animals OF one SORT
and another. fought the measures from
start 10 finish. Not few. who now eIlo tie
society and iis work THEM heaIte-t slu-
Port did everything boz their power against
the passage of the biI The officers and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
CUItID o. CATAnuT

Mr.. W d.. Hatton, Fair oaks. Acoo-
mac county Va. says suffered with
catarrh OF the head, and was considerably
troubled WIN the mucus drCpp.ng into my
throat and my tCislls and palate often
became iunamed. was also troubled
with a. slight cough and my stomach
was affected. ] began usin1 Muny0u
Catarrh Treatment. and. + am pleased %
say. was completely cured il l Fery short
fInra
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n-nlnnr nnLI1IArI,NI.

Mr.. g. T.. Holland. of the firm OF George
l.. Coleman * Go. proprietor5 OF the
Holland Tobacco Warehouse. Danylile'
Va. says. My mother suffered with rheu-
matism iu her usht shoulder for about
eighteen months. She was unable 70 ial7e
her arm 10 a level with her shoulder and
had tried muumcrabie remedies without
success. am very glad io say that TWO
bottles OF Munyon's rheumatism cure
effected au entire cure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

Mrs j. b. NAPLES. Magnolia. Va, says
"A month ago placed myself under fIo-
fessor Muuvon's Special Treatment Tor
Nervous Prostitution. and an pleased %
report that ann now entirely cured
am delighted with the quick action ~ no
medicine. and preach MuuFou. liomeo-
pathic Remedies wherever 4 a0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

PHILADELPHIA Fob. l2-Lincoln :
Birthday was celebrated tonight by BAN
qhes By the Young Republicans. OF pail
adelphia, the Lincoln Association OF the
Union League. and the Lincoln Associa-
ton Or the Sons Of Veterans AZ the frst
eV-Judge Lunsford l.. Lewis. OF tho Su-
preme Court Of Virginia. responded 20
the toast The Republican Party In tho
Past" and Congressman William RI.
Moody. Of Massachusetts. 20 'Tbe Re-
publican party In the Future" Prom
inent local and State politicians attended
each OF the offairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

'-' y ".' 'Il' '.. |'i .1 nluON DID ODDS noble
undertaking
Gradually the membership of OBJ. society
has been Increased uuul moss f.t.e are
ete.h nlulr.l name. unU .. r.u.
Among ih.m tIe largo uHn... .f ils
most prominent aud mllruO citizens
ut iIs State. WHO are sl.IH. ... not<
"t tue Organization their IDlt.-t eu-
aorsruent aud cooperation Ila mem-
trfshIp dues and contributions ara
uHe onJ funds upon which tle society
i-pends for Jos support rhe greater p0r-
u0u of the money is furnished uy tho
Board OF Directors composed of about
.eu members Naturally enough tlcrs is
great need for funds Nr Emmett a..
Taylor. the efficient aud faithful special
fsent Who has done FL great deal towards
strengthening the Influence OF fhe society.
lud setting sood example for drivers and
Others who have charge or animals n
The only paid officer DIS SALARY, is quite
small. and iar below tle value Ol bis
services
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PATIENTS NfrOm all Paris Of Virginia
NUN .IOk'S O0CT0RSAT YOUR
SERVICE FREE.
Skilled Specialists From the Leading
Colleges tmpIoye to Wait Upon
You and Give You the Benefit of
Their knowledge Free OfAII Expense,

Munyon's Offices Have Been Established
in Richmond for Your Benefit-Make t-e
of IL Whenever You Have IN Ache OF
Pain or Seed the Advice of q Physician
Don't Feel nder ANY obligation TO Buy
Medicine-Nou VIII Not Be Expected or
Allowed 10 Paw one Penny for the Doc
tors Services You Can Get the Remedies
Here or at Your Druggists o. Not ~ Al
The Remedies Arc mostly e5 contsa
Vial.
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The druggists o fSan jose. Cal. have
been dragged into the war that has
waged for some time between the ply
sicians for the county ana a number 81
the secret societies and steps have been
taken by number OF the lodges 10 &C.
tablish cooperative drug store. They
also propose 10 make a big cut IN all
kinds OF drugs and proprietary article
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

ru,be- thai -. ~. .eor, l~ard Sc
curing peace between the OPUS I'7
ious factions. and after mar r'n"'''
,,o,,, ,.ss oo,,.,,,a.s .,.d July %.
1852, by which both parties &c 10 p''
tice Christian liberation IN ths S'"'1'
met
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
MILLIONS AT REST.
The United States Supreme Court De
cides Famous Case.

The United States Supreme Court De-
cides a Famous Case.
Little Rrock, Ark, Dec. 13.-Judge
U. NJ. Rose has received a telegram
from Washington, saying that the
United States Supreme court has dis
missed the famous case of Margaret
Muse, et al, VS.. the Arlington Hotel
company, for want of jurisdiction.
This is the famous case of the Filhoil
claimants, who set up claim to prop
erty in the city of Hot Springs valued
at millions of dollars, their claim be-
ing based upon an old Spanish land
grant The numerous heirs of Don
F'ilhoil, who was Spanish grandee,
instituted suit in the United States
court at Little Rock on the claim.
The defendant holders of property at
Hot Springs demurred, and Judge
John A. Williams sustained the de
murrer June 1, 1895. Then the heirs
appealed to the United States Su-
preme court.
The action was brought by the heirs
of one Don Juan Filhoil for the inject
ment of the defendants from certain
lands in Hot Springs, claimed under
title of an old Spanish land grant
given to Filhoil in 1888. This grant
and the certificates of the surveyor
and others, upon which the title was
claimed, translated from the original
Spanish to the English, were read by
the court. The grant was dated 17SS
and conveyed to Filhoil tract of land
one league square, situated at the Hot
Springs of Arkansas. The case has.
been in litigation before the courts
and in Congress for several years,
and some of the ablest lawyers in the
contry have been interested in it. Ex-
Secretary Carlisle and Governor Dan
w. Jones represented the heirs before
the Spreme court.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
san Antonio, Texas Monday December 10, 1897

Elton. He was afterward honored by
an appointment in the British navy In
India. There he distinguished himself
not only as soldier, but as a civil en-
gineer. He also made wide reputa-
ton as tiger hunter He was wound
ed in a battle near Delhi and was given
leave of absence. Owing to improp-
er treatment, his wound never heal
ed, and it finally affected his mind.
He came to America and worked for
some time along the Mexican border.
His malady becoming aggravated, he
lost his position. Copeland was phil
osopher, and an authority on physiolo-
gy and psychology while at Elton col
lege. In the cell ut the hospital his de-
ranged mind reverted to the days when
he was an honored professor. He
strived TO solve problems concerning
the original man." He also imagin-
ed that he was making experiments to
prove the Influence of electricity on
telepathy." "The changes of the soul
during electrocution," also, seemed one
of his favorite themes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
SUNDAYS RACES
Attendance Increasing and Great In
terest Manifested.

Attendance Increasing and Great In
terest Manifested.
There were fully one thousand peo-
pie in attendance on the races yester-
day afternoon and as the weather was
all that could be desired a splenuio
days sport was enjoyed and consider
able money changed ownership.
The results of the different events
were as follows.
First race, 3 furlongs, for non-Wln-
ners at the meeting-Josephene u
Blithefield2, TriXie 3. Time LOB
Second race, five furlongs-John lax
er 1, Annaheim 2, TNoicy 3. Time
1:O21s.
Third race mile-Burney l. FOG
Horn ., Mamie Hayes3. Time :24h-
Fourth race, 3 furlongs, for named
horses and weights-Billy Boy ], Tom
my Tucker 2, Little Vulcan 3. Time
:36h.
Fifth race, 6 furlongs, for beaten
horses at this meeting-Clan Camppeii
1, Gray Dog 2, Dicky Norfolk 3. time
1:19b.
Gray dog was not the favorite at the
finish after all.
Five new horses arrived this morning
and came just in time as the few nors-
es now present are pretty well stove
up.
A good card will be put on tomorrow
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-13
4 PRINTERS GOOD LUCK.

New York, Dec. 13.-James Cave, a
printer living at Patterson, New Jer-
sey, has been notified that he has fal-
len heir to fortune of $4,000 by the
death of his grandfather, James ID,
Cave, which occurred in Western
Missouri Thanksgiving day. James
ID. Cave was a well to do slave owner
before the rebellion and after he had
lost most of his property, during war
times, he moved to Missouri where he
proved successful in specializing.
James Cave is his sole heir. He had
not heard of his grandfather for a
long time and had no idea that he had
acquired another fortune.
A few months ago Cave started for
the Klondike gold fields with COM
panion named. William ID. White, but
the latter deserted him in Chicago
after his money was gone and he had
to work his way back TO Patterson.