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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATES.
Appointments Of Speakers by tho State
Committee.

Committee.
Democratic State Committee.
Room IS, Chamber Of Commerce Bldg.
Speakers and times and places Of speak
ing are announced as follows:
J. HOGE TYLER.
Patrick Couft-September 2Sth.
Danville-Septembe 2sth.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 30th.
reenesVille-OctOber 4th (court-day).
AppomattoX Court-October 7th.
Caroline COurt-October 18th.
Lynchburg Fair-OctOber 18th.
Alexandra city-October 18th (night).
Fairfax Court-October 18th.
EDWARD ECHOLS.
Nelson Court-September 9th.
Allegheny Court-OctOber 5th.
Cumberland Courthouse-September Goth
(SpeciaD.
A. ]. MONTAGUE.
Accomac Court-September 9th.
hampton-Septembe 10Th. Special
Pulaski Court-October 4th.
Wythe Court-October 18th.
Giles Court-October 18th.
Independence Grayson-Octob 10th.
Carroll Court-OctOber 18th.
JOHN ". DANIEL.
King George Court-October It'll.
Louisa Court-October 18th.
THOMAS S. MARTIN.
Page Court-september 9th.
JOHN LAME.
King william Court-September 18th.
New Kent Court-OctOher 18th.
Powhatan Court-October 4th.
PETER j. OTEY.
Charlotte Court-October Attn.
Republican Grove-October I'd @ p. M.
c. A. SWANSON.
Halifax Court-september 27th.
Carroll COurt-October 18th.
II. ID. FLOOD.
Fluvanna Court-Scptember 9TH.
Botetourt COurt-October 18th.
Amherst Court-October 18TH.
JAMES HAY.
Berryville-October 5th.
Winchester-O 9Th. (night)
Shenandoah Court-October 18th.
Greene Court-OctOber 18th.
Rockingham Court-OctOber 18th.
WILLIAM HODGES MANN.
Brunswick Court-September Eth.
CHARLES NJ. WALLACE. Jr.
Cumberland NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 3Oth
(SpeciaD
Augusta court-september 27th.
W. F. RHEA.
Bland Court, September 18th.
husseu Court, october 9TH.
MARYUS JONES.
Mathews Court-October 11th.
York Court-October 18th.
A. LYNCH MONTAGUE.
Goochland Court-October 18th.
GEORGE w. MORRIS.
Wetzel. Greene county-October sth
lat night.
Greene Court-October 18th.
J. TAYLOR ELLYSON,
Chairman.
JOSEPH BUTTON.
Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
A GOOD YEARS WORK.
FORTY-THREs Confessions AND
MANY OTHER GOOD REPORTS.
Made by the Sevenisenth-strset Mission
To Erect a Chapel In the Near foturc,
Practically Undeuominationals

One year OF earnest work the value OF
which cannot DO estimated by man
standards. will be completed next Sun
day in tho seventeenth-Street Mission,
and the occasion will be duly honored on
that day and the Thursday next follow
ing.
MANY CONVERSIONS.
The fruits Of tho efforts made by tho
offcers and others during the twelve
month now ending are indeed encourag-
ing and offer every incentive for pushing
forward the work so ausplciously begun.
forty-three persons having professed con-
version during the past year.
The mission rooms are al present To-
Gated on the first floor Of No. 9i7 north
Seventeenth street. When they were
opened no religious services were being
held within a radius Of about ten blocks.
ne organization was effected october
q. with fOrty-eiglrt scholars and
\ officers and teachers. the officers
< as follows w. X. McGhee, superin-
endent. John Gin, assistant superinten-
dent: Harvey Coghill. secretary; Marion
Taylor. treasurer, and Miss Daisy Smith.
organist.
The officers for the ensuing year were
elected a few weeks ago. and those now
holding the dcstinies OF the mission in
their control are the following: Walter
II. McGhee. superintendent; John Wood,
assistant superintendent: Archer Duke.
secretary: Eddie Clement assistant sec
rotary; Marion Taylor, treasurer; Miss
Lizzie Moss. organist.
The growth OF the Sunday school may
be Judged when IL Is stated that the
membership now numbers one hundred
and fifty, with nineteen officers and teach
oTs.
UNDENOMINATIONAL.
The mission is conducted under the au-
spices Of Venable-Streot Baptist church.
and while IN all essential matters It is
loyal TO the mother church, there is a
wholesome freedom from those influences
which so often tend to check religious
work.
In practice. therefore, the mission may
properly be said TO be undenominational.
II draws on an denominations for Its
officers and teachers and all work to-
gether I'm perfect harmony
The mission has outgrOwn It's present
quarters and every indication points 10
a large increase I'm the membership OF the
school as well as attendance on the Thurs
day night services this fall and winter.
In order to meet this rapid growth
chapel will be erected very soon in the
vicinity Of the present '"caton.
While II will not aspire at present 10
rival the churches OF the city II Is ex-
pected that the mission will have a nice
home and one which will prove attractive
10 all. especially the younger people OF
the vicinity.
The first anniversary sermon Will be
delivered at Venable-Street church on
next Sunday at p. NJ. by the Rev. X. J.
Willingham. A special musical pro-
gramme has been prepared for the occa-
sion and Will be directed by Mr.. S. $.
Perkins.
on the Thursday night following exer-
cses will be held at the mission. the
children taking the most prominent part
the entertainment consisting OF exercises
appropriate TO the occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

The meeting last night at Marshall Hall,
No. 2505 east Broad street, OF Good VIII
Council No. Is, Junior order United
American Mechanics was largely attend
ed. Much routine business was transact
ed, and the evening was a pleasant and
profitable one 10 all present.
The lodge took up the question OF IS
tablishment OF an Orphans Home at
Tiffin. o.. for the care OF orphans OF
members OF the order.
On taking a vote the lodge was de-
ciared unanimous in favor of the move
ment. thus falling into line with other
lodges all over the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
Di.ea.e Among Cattle.

CREWE. VA, Sept Especial Many
verv fine milch-cows have died IN this
town and vicinity I'm the past few weeks.
A disease has gotten among the cows
which proves fatal In nearly every case.
The herdsmen can md 10 remedy and
many splendid animals have been lost
MI l. A. Coulter State Secretary OF
the Young Mems Christian Association.
is expected 20 be here 10 address tho as
ISOLATION at this place tomorrow after
noon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
RICHMOND COLLfoE OPENING.
Prominent Speakers to Take Part in the
Exercises.

The public opening OF Richmond College
Will take place tomorrow evening at Sis
O'Clock in the college chapel The follow
ing distinguished speakers are expected
10 make addresses.
Governor Charles T. O'Ferrall will well
come the students TO the Old Dominion.
and speak OF education in this Common
wealth. Mayor II. NJ Taylor will offer
TO the Virginians and TO those from be-
yond the freedom OF the capital city. DR..
George Cooper will represent the Rich
mond pulpit and bid the students well
come TO the churches Of the city. Hon.
W. w. Henry will speak OF the historic
scenes and events which should interest
all young men who seek education in
Richmond
The closing address will be made by DR..
W. T. Hatcher, president of the College
Board of Trustees, who will speak on
Richmond College and its work in higher
education.
The addresses will all be brief and will
be interpersed with choice music. Cap
tain Frank Cunningham and Mr. Haddon
Watkins Will sing, and the college Glee
Club will render several selections. The
exercises are open TO the public. Patrons
OF the college are especially invited 10 at
tend. The platform will be occupied by
trustees, faculty and invited guests.
The past week has witnessed busy
scenes at Richmond College. For the
nrst time the demand for rooms has ex-
ceeded the supply. and President Boat
wright has had difficulty in providing for
dll who seek admission Arrangements
have now been perfected. however, where
by all new students can be accommodated
on the campus.
A large building on Grove avenue and
rooms in other houses have been leased
and will be used as dormitories for old
students. This will enable the authorities
TO give good rooms 10 al new students
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
nr. " & Williams Very III.

DR.. w. c. williams. who has been
III FOR two weeks, at the residence OF
his father, Or. J. W. Williams. us west
Grace street, was reported 10 be In
serious condition last evening.
The junior DR.. Williams has been ailins
for two months. and for two weeks back
has been quite III. trip 10 the Warm sui
phur Springs. lately made for his health,
having failed 10 benefit him, as expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

terday, alleges that the horse OF Mr..
Velines was frightened by a car OF the
Traction Company gaily decorated as an
advertisement for the vaudeville at tho
Exposition Grounds. and that complain
ant was damaged In the sum OF $500.
The declaration claims that the Trac-
ton Company was granted a franchise
to carry passengers. but not 10 display
advertisements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
who apply. only two students are placed

who apply. Only two students are placed
In a room.
Last session, when the attendance
reached 2l5, the highest figure ever at
tanned, Il was found on the Tuesday fol-
lowing the Thursday opening. that l65
young men had enrolled their names.
Last evening 10 had matriculated. and
II was estimated that there were still
thirty-iive men on the grounds who had
not completed the process OF enrolment.
The city students are expected to come
IN this week, and this Will greatly swell
the roll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
A House Burglarizcd

About II. 80 o'clock last night burglars
effected an entrance 20 the house OF Mr.
James McGraw, as north Tenth street,
and stole a lot OF jewelry consisting OF
rings and breastpins, the property OF the
ladies' OF the house.
The matter was al once reported 10 the
Second Police Station. and Detectives
Tomlnson and Gibson were detailed on
the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
" with the Committee

building in company with the Committee
on Relief Of the Poor
The committee returned from their IN
speetion of the almshouse last evening
with nothing but words Of praise for su-
perintendent Davis and his assistants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

A volume dealing with Dickens Illus
traitors Is IN course Of preparation by Mr.
r. G. Kitton, the author OF Charles
Dickens by Pen and Pencil" and other
works relating 70 the novelist. A feature
of the book will be a series Of repro
auctions OF hitherto Unpublished designs
ana sketches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
A Cnlque Declaration.

A few days ago suit was entered in tho
Law and Equity Court by Velines against
the Richmond Traction Company for $500.
The declaration. which was hled yes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
DIR. BaRR WTLL co ME-.
VIII Succeed Rev. II. s. stiokney OF Monu.
mental Church.

The Rsv. DR.. w. A. Barr. rector or ST.
Pauis Episcopal church. Suffolk. Va,
has accepted the call Of the vestry OF
Monumental church. and will become the
successor Of the lsmented Rev. Fenner
s. Stickney.
on September 1ith the first intimation
was made public that call had been ex-
tended 10 Rev. DR.. Barr, and that no
would probably accept This abatement Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
Mrs. Maggie N. CHyce.

News has been received In this city OF
the death at her home, In Mlldale, KY.
OF Mrs. Maggie NJ. wife OF Mr.. George
M. Cayce Mrs. Cayce was formerly Miss
Maggie Jones, of this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-02-04
Ancient Tar aud Feathers.

There is a general impression, in
this country at least, athat the institu'
tion known as Tar and feathers is dis
tinctively Americ5n. Nothing could be
further from the mark" observed
Judge Riley Of the Virginia bar. The
fact is, what we understand to be a
coating of tar aud feathers is of an
cient origin. TEcre Is also an idea
afoat that tar and feathers Is a sort of
Southern celebration, that II was in
vented there, and that it Is Of common
occurrence in that section of our loved
country. I assure you that both these
ideas are wrong eli through. In the
first place, while there is plenty of tar
in the South the stock of feathers is
not so large. And again, they are too
valuable to use in such a way.
Where a person deserves such a
treatment it is mum easier and better
to give him thorough cowhiding. A
cowhIding sticks as well as a coating
of tar if it is properly applied. Tar and
feathers originated in the days Of
Richard Occur Licc. over eight hun
dred years ago, as 10 evidenced by one
of his ordinances for seamen, as fol:
lows: That If a2y man is taken with
theft or pickery, GEi thereof convicted
he shall have his Gcad polled and hot
pitch poured upon his pate, and upon
that the feathers of some pillow or
cushion shaken aloft that he may
thereby be known for a thief.-Wash-
ington Evening Star.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-02-04
The whipping Post In Boston.

Alice Morse Earle, in an article on
"Punishments of Bygone Days" found
In The Chapbook, after giving John Tay-
lor the Water Poets rhymed desorip-
tions of corporal punishment in London,
explains how rapidly hogging came into
use in Boston:
The whipping post was speedily in
;ull force in Boston. At tho session of
he court held Nov. 80, 1890, one man
was sen.enced to be whipped for steal
Ing loaf Of bread, another for shooting
fowl on the Sabbath, another for swear
ing, another for leaving boat with
out a pylott. Then we read of John
Pease that for ''stryking his mother and
deryding her he shalbe whipt."
Lying, swearing, taking false toll,
perjury, selling rum to the Indians all
were punished by whipping. Pious re-
gard for the Sabbath was flercely upheld
by the support of the whipping post. In
1843, Roger Scott. for repeated sleep
ing on the Lords day" and for strik-
ing the person who walked him from his
goddess slumber, was sentenced to be 80
yerely whipped. Women were not
spared in pubic ohastisement "The
gift of prophecy" was at once subdued
Ia Boston by lashes. as was upwomanly
carriage
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-02-04

is dressed for the weather, though. On
his head is O rubber fisherman's 8 hat,
with ear laps tied under his chin. Below
this comes a yellow oilskin coat and
then high rubber wading boots. He is a
member Of United States life saving
service crew, and he is doing his turn
as beach patrol.
1t is lonely and most uncomfortable
walk, and the inexperienced landsman
would say that it was useless one.
There is nothing to be seen, either land.
ward or seaward. In the latter direction
the waves crests smear the blackness
with dingy white ridges, but that is all.
Away to the south shines the brilliant
eye Of Barnegat light, but not another
thing is to be distinguished.
Still the patrol stops now and then
and tries to pierce the darkness which
obscures the sea- For weeks he and his
companions have tramped over the same
ground and have not been called upon to
act He knows that all up and down
our 10, 900 miles of seacoast not only
on the Atlantic seaboard, but along the
gulf of Mexico, the Pacific coast and the
shores of the Great lakes, the weary
watch is kept, just as he is keeping 1t
there, and this is a somewhat cheering
reflection in his loneliness.
Suddenly there comes to his ears a
sound that was not made by the boom
ing Of the waves or the shrieking of the
wind. He stops and listens. There it is
again. 1t is the creaking Of ropes in
blocks and the slat of canvas Straining
his eyes, he peers out into the gloom
and mist and catches glimpse of some
thing that makes him forget his weari-
ness and the cold. There, scarcely half
mile out, he makes out the red and
green side lights of ship. A vessel is
being driven on the treacherous shore
Now he acts quickly. Unslinging a
rubber covered package from his back,
he takes out torch, which is known as
Coston light. Lighting it, he holds 1t
high above his head. The red glare is
| cast far out ON the waters. Undoubtedly
the men ON the endangered vessel can
see it. But have they seen it in time? II
they have, perhaps they can wear oil
and get out to sea again, where there is
safety.
But. mol The vessel drives on, helpless,
70 her fate. Sticking the torch In the
sand, the patrol starts for the station on
the run. Time is precious now, for with
the sea that is running the crew will not
be able TO live long ON the wreck. Ten
minutes later the patrol bursts open the
door of the messroom and shouts in a
husky, tragic voice:
"Ship ashorel"
Then comes transformation scene
in the station. 1t is much like that
which happens in flrehouse when an
alarm comes in only here it has more
dramatic setting. A moment before and
the life savers were sleeping comfortably
In their warm bunks. Now they tumble
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-02-04

Little Algy was invited over to the
neighbor's for his Christmas dinner,
and the first thing that caught his eye
was a big cream cake. He declined
soup, fish, and turkey, and his hosts
feared he was SO bashful he would not
eat.
Now, Algy, what are going to
have? he was asked.
Cake"
He was given a generous slice, and
in an incredibly short space of time it
had disappeared.
What will you have now, Algy?"
he was asked.
Cake"
Another piece went the way of the
first.
Would you like something else, AL
gy?"
More cake"
I'm afraid you will have bad dreams
II you eat so much of that rich cake"
Algy was silent. Cant / give you
something else?"
yep; cake"
well, you can have one more piece
but know you will have bad Dreams -
The next morning early Algy appear,
ed at the door Of his late hosts.
II just come over to tell you that |
didn't dream nothing" he remarked.
"Can have some more cake2"-San
Francisco Post
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-02-04

hastily out and get into their oilslxins
with the rapidity which only comes
from long practice.
The keeper, who acts "a captain Of
the crew, is Che first out A glance at
the surf, which is almost mountain
high, assures him that to try and launch
the lifeboat, self righting and self bail.
ing though it be, would be task worse
than useless, so he puts his hands to
his mouth and roars:
Bring out the gun, boysl Rush her
along now"
BY the gun the keeper means the Lyle
cannon, with which every station on the
coast is equipped. 1t is part Of the
breeches buoy apparatus and has prob
ably been instrumental in saving more
lives than any other life saving machiil-
cry ever invented. The crew of six men
throw open the doors of the house in
which the gun and carriage are kept
and run IL out over the sands at as lively
pace as ever they did ON practice days.
Once the wreck is reached more
torches are lighted, that the unfortunate
sailors may know help is at hand. The
cannon is unlimbered, the sand anchor
planted, the shot line box placed in po-
sition and the gun is loaded Although
1t is pitch dark, except for the uncertain
flare Of the torches, although the life
savers are lashed with snow and sleet
and smother, each man does his work
quickly and well. He knows just what
TO do and when to do it. This is the re-
suit Of being drilled three times o week
for seven months in the year and in all
kinds of weather.
The keeper aims the gun and pulls
the lanyard. The iron shell is hurled
seaward far over the wreck, and the
shot line which is attached to it whistles
after, to fall across the deck Of the
wrecked vessel. There is little delay,
and then the men ON shore hear shout
from the wreck The line has been
found and is being pulled out. The
"whip" is tied to the end of the shot
line, and soon that trails out through
the breakers. Then the big hawser fol-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-02-04
TO THE RESCUE.

lows, and when this is fastened to the
wreck as well as ashore bridge has
been established across which the men
who few moments before were staring
death in the face can pass with safety.
The breeches buoy is soon whirling back
and forth, bearing at each return a wet,
half frozen, but grateful sailor.
At the station the cook, who has re-
mained behind, has prepared big pots Of
steaming coffee and perhaps kettle Of
hot chowder. He has warm blankets
and dry clothes, too, and he welcomes
the shipwrecked men in hearty fashion,
while they in turn thank their stars
that Uncle Sam has been so thoughtful
of poor Jack.
They occupy rather obscure posi-
tion, these heroic public servants of the
nation who endure hardship and risk
their lives for the modest compensation
Of $50 month. They receive pay only
seven months in the year, too, for con-
gress has never been generous enough to
keep the crews employed all the year
round. But in spite of this small salary
our life savers are picked men. Most of
them have been fishermen and are ex-
pert in the use of small boats.
Occasionally we read of the crew of a
wrecked vessel being rescued by the men
at life saving station numbered so and
so, and sometimes their perilous task is
described in detail, but as a rule their
heroic work is unrecorded save in the
dry official details, which tell us that
last year, out of almost 5000 persons
whose lives were endangered in 437
wrecks on our coasts, only 10 were lost.
SEwELL FORD.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-02-04

ton. The Idea, advanced In some quar-
ters, that the treaty would permit Eng
land to submit the possession of the
control of the Nicaragua Canal to ar
bitration, and practically to millify the
Monroe Doctrine, is simply foolish.
Either nation, under the terms of the
treaty, can refuse to arbitrate and ques-
tion when its honor is concerned, and
certainly this country has made 1t very
clear to Europe that its honor is con-
cerned in maintaining the Monroe Doc
trine.
The alleged Cuban programme OF
pacification still hangs fire, and 1t
seems probable that most talk on the
subject has been gossip. 1t would seem
from this viewpoint that the only pos
sible way for Spain to pacify the island
was either to whip or treat with the
rebels. There is no evidence that
Spain is any nearer to subdulng the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-02-04
A STORY OF LIFE SAVING
Patroiling the Jersey Beach In a
Storm.
TIE WRECK AND THE RESCUE.

lhooting y Life Line co the Vessel and
Hauling the Grew Ashore-Dangers and
Hardships Of the Life Saving Service.
Heroes at $50 a Month.
1t is nearing IL O'Clock Of midwin-
ter's night on the Jersey coast. The old
Atlantic is in one CT its worst moods.
For several days it has been lashed into
fury by January storm which was
born far out among the Rocky noun
tains and swept across the country in q
shroud Of rain and snow and sleet to
spend its wrath out at sea, where there
is none but sailor folk to heed. Back
like an echo across the ocean has come
an answering storm out Of the east, for
eign born and vicious, and it is this
which is piling up the big waves that
thunder on the shore,
1t is not q night to choose for ram
BILE along the sands. The roar of the
surf, which at close range sounds like
artillery practice, is carried many miles
inland, and It seems as il the wind is
determined to take some Of the water
along with it, for the flying scud, snatch
ed from the tops Of the rollers, sails
shoreward for hundreds Of feet before it
alights
Decidedly Jersey beach is no place
for stroll on such a night. Yet if you
were there you might see by the light
Of swaying lantern which he carries
solitary figure plunging along in the
darkness, climbing over the sand dunes,
stumbling over obstacles and now and
then stopping to shield his face from the
smother and take look seaward. He