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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
Railroad Statements.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-The statement
Of the seaboard Airline system for the
year ending June 50th. shows:
Gross. S3.l77 6fi; operating expenses, ~
III 555. net. 81 900 900; surplus after diyi-
dend. SlS9.s42
The report OF the Toledo and Ohio cen
tral for the year ending June 20th shows:
Gross. s1.750J79; decrease, Sl9352i; ope-
rating expenses. Sl,2S5.27j; decrease. Sn,-
gs8. net. SlG5.704: decrease. Sl52 IA; deficit
after dividend, S50.9l3; increased. Sl2 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
Some Railroad Notes.

The REFRIGERATOR cars OF the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad are 10, be painted white,
with black lettering, a combination that
should prove attractive.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
has one OF the finest rock crushers in the
country on one OF its Indiana branches
il is being operated on full time, as ballast
Is needed before cold weather comes.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
railway will lay FIVE thousand tons OF
steel rail this fall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
Overcome b, Gas.

NORFOLK. Va. September 25.-SpeciaL
Lewis Palmer and Henry Blackwell tcoi-
ored) and John Barr White Cwhite) were
overcome by gas tonight while laying
wires In a conduit for the Long Distance
Telephone Company. The conduits are
about twelve feet underground ana are
made OF creosote. which generates a
strong gas. IL was with difficulty that
the men were resuscitated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
ALoan Company Fails.

AfARTINsBURG. W. VA, sept %
The Martinsburg Improvement Loan and
Building Association has failed. with a
loss 70 stockholders OF $4,000. The only
hope OF the stockholders is that the asso-
oiation VIII realize on It's loans 20 the
Brooklyn Brass Works and the Auburn
Wagon Company agsregatng $4,000
These industries are now beiiS operated
by receivers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
An Actress to Wed.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Sept 25-Miss
Georgia Davids. the Louisville actress.
whose stage name is Elaine Ellison. will
be married in this city, at the residence OF
Mrs Whlpple. on October l-t. 10 Ed
ward Harrison Power, a wealthy New
Yorker. After the ceremony the couple
will 60 10 New York and from there 10
Europe and remain for two years, during
which time Mrs. Power will prepare her
self for grand opera.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
GREAT BRITAIN WITHDRAWS
Cannot Participate in the Sealing Con-
ference if Russia and Japan lake Part
THIS WAS DONE TO PLEASE CARADO.
The Action Taken by the Marquis OF Saiiss
bury. bat the Decision IL Not Absolute.
Was It Due To Fears OF Being shut
Out-yoted on the Question,

LONDON, Sept 25.-A decided sensation
has been caused in diplomatic circles here
by Great Britans notification TO tho
United states that she cannot participate
IN the sealing conference at Washington
II Russia and Japan take part in IL.
NOT ABSOLUTE.
The officials OF the British foreign ofhco
decline TO give the reasons for this change
OF policy, Dut they admitted that tbs
Marquis OF Salisbury had notified tho
United states Ambassador. Colonel John
Hay. OF his decision In this matter, though
the premiors decision is not absolute.
The action OF the Marquis Of salisbury
f. all the more surprising In view or tho
fact that he accepted Tor Great Britain
the invitation TO take part In tho confer
euce with the fun knowledge that RUSSIA
and Japan were included In tho INVITA-
ton.
10 is known that the Canadian govern
ment requested tho withdrawal OF Great
Britain for the sealing conference ana
tho government unwillingly accedcd 10
this request in accordance with us poiioy
OF cultivaung the friendship OK colonies
even al the risk OF offending other pow
Crs concerned.
INFLUENCED BY FEAR.
1t IS thought in diplomatic circles that
Canada's action I'm the premises was IN
auenced by the fear that Great Britain
would be- out-yoted by the United states
Russia and Japan whose yicws regarding
the protection Of seals coincide.
Great Britain has not notified Russia
or Japan Of her intention not TO take part
in the conference and her notice TO
the United States was sent TOO late Tor
the other three governments 20 change
the arrangements.
so INFORMATION.
Ex-secretary John w Foster counsel
for the United states in the Behring Sea
negotiations with Great Britain, said to-
night. with reference 20 the caolegram
from London tonight on the subject thar
this Government had received no inf1rma-
Alon. either by the British embassy here
or from Ambassador Hay that England
had decided not 10 join in the washing
ton conference. or was likely to do 90.
Further than thls Mr. Foster declined to
make any statement for publication
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
BAAcRory Is DLAD.


Tho Magician Passed Away in Charleston
This Morning.
CHARLESTON. 8. c., Sept 25.-Ban-
croft the well-known magician, died az
the Riverside lnurmary here this morn
ing.
lie filled his engagement at the Aca-
denny Of Music last Tuesday night Tho
next morning he was so ill that he was
unable 20 20 on 10 the next stand.
His physicians said be was suffering
with typhoid fever.
For the last two days. he has been a
very lll man and the end came az
o'clock this morning.
Bancroft had "a date in Richmond about
ten days ago and was compelled % cancel
Il on account OK his Illness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
Want. Time 90 Con iler.

TAzEWELL, VA. Sept. 25.-special.-
The Democrats OF Tazewell met In tho
Town Hall to-day AZ ! =. NJ, and nomi-
mated Nir. ]. O. Thompson for the House
Of Delegates.
Mr.. Thompson said that he would not
accept the nomination until he has time
10 reconsider the action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

WASHINGTON, Sept. ga telegram
received on the Life Saving Bureau states
that the British Steamer Torr Head. OF
belfast. from New Orleans, for European
ports. with a general cargo, which strand
"a on Frying Pan Shoals, on the North
Carolina coast YESTERDAY liosted OF tniS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

He Talks Of Hard Tunes and Delay OfPrOs'

frriIy.
MARTINsVILLE. VA. Sept. 5.-spe-
cial.-J. Hoge Tyler spoke here tonight
in the tabernacle to a large crowd OF Ia
dies and representative citizens. He dis;
cussed the financial question. He Is sun
bitterly opposed TO the gold standard. -,,.,
Of fho urosent system Of taxation ana
scarcity of money in the country, cans-
inc the hard times that were expressing
the people. Tie said I'VE heard a great
deal Of prosperity Or which we 9Sa ,Sa o,it, sTgi,
urOe0erftv we had has been sent us IN
the mav of GOOD croLs given Us by COD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Sept 20.
White oak. stafford county, 10 nominate
a Republican candidate for the Leslsla-
ture from Stafford and King George c9u1-
ties. ren0minated by acclamaton w. D..
Rogers, OF King George, the present uele-
gate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
wrArnrR roHFcAsT.

wAsHINGToN, Sept. 25.-Forecast for
Sunday:
Nlrgnia-Fair; warmer In the INTERIOR
variable winds becoming southerly.
North and South Carolina and Georgia
Generally fair; sOuthcrly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

TIRAY. VA. sep1 G-spccial--At a
Joint convention held here to-day the
Democrats nominated Captain y. ).
Parks 20 represent tho counties of Page
and Rappahannock I'm the next Legisla-
ture. lie had no opposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

WARREN. OHIO, Sept 25-Notice was
posted to-day OF a ten per cent increase
in wages al the Ohio Tube Works begin
ming October 18th.
Over twenty-five thousand men are in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
RANCE or rnERMoMErEn.

The range OF the Thermometer az The
Times office yesterday was: A. NJ 'z;
l2 NJ. 50; 2. NJ. Is; 6 =. NJ, IS. =. y
y: I2 NJ, "a Average, A5-&
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
RoBrRr J AND GENrRF.
The Former PAGES a Nile In 2;os IL and
tho Latter leo 2:te i-2,

tho Latter in 2.te t-2,
LANCASTER, PA, Sept 25-Rooert j.,
naced a mile I'm 2:OS ID This afternoon on
H.. boif mile track al NcGranu Park.
John r. Gentry covered the same as
tanca in 2121-2. The mile by quarters
v.-. Sd - DEB l-2. 1885 ~. -l-z
THE track was fast and an the condl-
tlons favorable % good time. Ihe, .iielDii.
Falls. New York. on October 7th next,
Robart j. and John r. Gentry would pc
aive1 their last trial for the season ih
double harness against the WorlaS rec
ord
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
DAMAGE 10 TOBACcO.

Great Loss Wa Caused In Kentucky Es-
pectsily in Burle,.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 25.-The ex-
tent OF the damage caused to the tobacco
crop in Kentucky by frost is greater than
was at nrst supposed. In the weekly
review OF Leaf tobacco market. which
the Louisville Tobacco Warehouse Asso-
citation has just issued, an estimate OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

BRISTOL. TENN. Sept. 25.-special-
John Jackson. the young married man
Who killed w. p. Leonard. a Virginia
farmer. near Bristol. August lth, by stab
bing him 10 the heart. With kn1e. was
found guilty of murder in the first de-
gree at Abingdon to-day. and VIII be
eentenced 10 death
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26
oNE nUNDEiD ASD FIFrr KILLED.

Terrible Result of IN wreck OF a Bridge
ia India.
BOMBAY, Sept. G.-Rocent advices
from the scene on the wreck OF the bridge
or tho BangalOre-MisOr railroad near
Maddur. indicates that 80 persons were
killed and fourHen injured Severity
persons succeeded ia making their escape
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-26

be called an epidemic. II the disease
had made its appearance in tho early
part OF the season, should more appre-
ciate its gravity; first, on account or
the climate. and next because OF the
habits Of some OF rs people-as the Ital-
ians and the negroes. Neither OF these
are famous for cleanliness, and as the
present scare will lead 20 a thorough
housecleaning. its effect upon New Or
leans may he beneficial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-19

act naturally. Official dinners are usually
a bore. The average congressman goes
to them as he goes to a meeting of his
committee. 1t is duty that he thinks he
owes to himself, if not to the host. The
atmosphere a the table is heavy, and the
association at times sitting. Etiquette is
a martinez, and he is under its rigid SUI
pervision. He feels more or less stilted,
and fancies himself not quiet en- reggie.
Chester A. Arthur is said to have been
the only President since the days of An
drew Jackson who could make his guests
act naturally and feel as though their legs
were under their own home tables. There
was no nervousness among his guests,
and hours weresas minutes in his COM
pany.
An incident of one of the Arthur din
ners, however, is still detailed to new
congressman with great gusto The vic
tim was a democratic member from New
England. In early life he had trodden the
hinty paths of poverty; later on he emerg-
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of the enjoyment the company was sur
prised to hear a song from the general,
couched in the purest Pennsylvania Dutch.
Surprise, however, gave way to astonish-
ment when Mr.. Shepard broke into the old
familiar strain of
Il went up the river to catch some shad,
And the first bite had was my old dad"
GOV. FLOWER AS AN ENTERTAINER.
Gov Flowers dinners were always re-
cherche, and free from ennui. The old
routine was observed. After cigars were
lighted the cloth was removed, and each
guest responded to a sentiment in his
turn. Some escaped by telling stories, and
others dadoed the evenings amusement
with songs. A more genial host never
sat at a table. He gave John c. Sheehan
a dinner when he visited Washington on
his bridal tour years ago. 1t was a mar
vel Of elegance and good fellowship. Not
long afterward Richard Croker was sim
ilarly honored while on the way from Flor
ida to New York. His intimate friends
were invited and everything was unstilted
and homelike. The great Tammany chief
tain was in fine feather, and proved ex-
tremely entertaining and interesting. One
gentleman of the party, however, lacked
the zest that usually characterized him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-19

ed upon the macadamized road to pros
perity; and had finally landed upon the
tessalated pavement of wealth. With
wealth came political preferment. He
bought a fine house in the aristocratic sec
ton of the city, furnished it right royalty,
and launched himself upon the sea of So
ciety. Delight was buried in surprise
when he and his wife received an invita-
ton to a white house dinner. His wife
was filed with fear and trepidation-not
on her own account but on account of her
husband. He was old-fashioned in his
manners, drank coffee from his saucer,
tucked his napkin under his chin, ate
sugar on his lettuce and sprinkled salt
with his knife and fork His wife was
trying to inocuate him with refinement
The dinner at the executive mansion put
her to her trumps. She threw his but
teriy tie into the waste basket, and ar
rayed him in the extreme of fashion. He
felt as uncomfortable as man in armor.
Then came a long lecture on table ETH
quette. Among other orders she charged
him particularly not to tuck his napkin
under the chin 1.-THE custom is obso-
lete and not in good FORM" she said.
place your napkin on your knees, and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-19

forehead struck the rim Of his soup plate
and its contents deluged his head and the
nape of his neck. With a smothered curse,
he swabbed his head with his handker-
chief, bestowina a mournfully repToachful
look upon his wife. Nor was his temper
in the least improved when a few moments
afterward he stained his shirt front with
a drop Of Chateau Margeaux.
This congressman served several terms
and achieved a national reputation. He
gave the most delightful dinners of the
season, where the wit of the guests was
always on a par with the quality of the
wine. Ill-health withdrew him from the
political arena, and he died soon after
ward, to the regret of a host of friends.
Delightful hosts of the past were Ash
bel p. Fitch and Roswell p. Flower Of New
York. Fitch always gave his dinners at
John Cnamberlins. He was au fait in
the selection and seating OF his guests,
and the reign of merriment was full, free,
and glorious. At one time he gave din
ner to Thomas Il. Gilroy, then mayor of
New York, who was on a visit to Wash
ington. The guests were the Tammany
members Of congress, sandwiched with
Gen. Maisn OF Pennsylvania, and Elliott
+. Shepard Of New York. In the hight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-19
use il freely. Above all things don't sub
stitute your handkerchief for It,"

use it freely. Above all things don't sub
stitute your handkerchief for It,"
AT ONE OF ARTHUR's DINNERS.
The eventful day arrived, and the couple
were seated Wis a Wis at the Presidents
table. 1t was an august company. The
diplomatic corps was well represented
with its stars and orders, and there were
cabinet officers and senators galore The
wife kept her eye upon her husband. He
placed his napkin upon his knees, and
tried to await coming events with calm
resignation. The oysters and chablis were
served, and the napkin used with nervous
nonchalence. Then came French waiter
with the soup. He placed a trimming
plate of the steaming mixture before the
congressman. The rim of the plate over
ran the edge of the table. He took
spoonful Of the soup cautiously and care
fully, remembering the injunction of his
better half 10 absorb 1t like a Christian
and not like "a pig" A moment afterward
he had use for his napkin. 1t had fallen
from his knees to the floor. With drip
ping mustache he showed back his chair
and made a lunge for Il. 1t was an i'm
pulsve lunge-one made without discre-
ton. The result was disastrous. LIZ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-19
SEASON FOR DINNERS.
AMOS j. CUMMINGS RECALLS FEs-
TIVTTIES OF THE PAST.

Arthur and Others as HOsts-The
Average OficiaI Dinner n Bore, But
Washington Has and Has Had
Many Entertainments of Rare Tact
and CapnbiIity-FIOwer Fitch,
and Cable Notable Instances-Pn-
thetic Incident in which Col. Eel
lows and John Allen Figured.
Washington, Dec. 1S.-The season Of din
ners opens with the opening of congress.
II is a season OF enjoyment for the old
stagers. They know where good dinners
are served, and where that great concom-
liant OF good dinners, good company, is to
he found There is an army of hosts,
grave, gay. dignified, and insouciant yet
not one in twenty is able to make his
guests feel entirely at home and free to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-19
THE BLACK OAK.
How TO Identify II When You Meet II
ON Your walks.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.


From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
To-day we take up another of the oaks
the black. You will find many specimens
of this variety Of the quercus family In
schenley park, but unless you examine
the leaf carefully and with some knowl-
edge of it's peculiarlties, you are likely to
confuse its identity with that Of the beau
tiful scarlet oak. There are few rules
which may be set down for guidance.
The leaves Of the black oak are not so
deeply cut as their near relation; the
branches usually appear blacker, while
the trunk Is much darker You may also
find a distinguishing trait in the brown
ish down accumulated at the axis OF the
veins.
The black oak extends over a wide
range of territory i'm the United States. 1t
IS to be found in New York as well as
the Gulf states. 1t grows as well in Mas
sachusetts as 1t does in Kansas or Texas.
though 1t may be said to be at its best
short distance down the Ohio from Pitts
burg.
The wood of the black oak is considered
to be nearly as valuable as that of the
white oak 1t can be used for almost the
same purposes. 1t Is especially priced by
the tanner while its rich orange yellow
inner bark a substance called quercitrons
prepared with cochineal, gives us an inn
portant dye-stuff
Few people know to what extent this
substance is shipped to Europe to be used
as coloring matter in calico and other print
goods manufactures. The outer bark con-
tains too much tannin for dyeing purposes.
but the inner seems to embody all the
qualities desired 1t Is strongly astrin-
gent and il chewed will color the lips, teeth
and saliva yellow
The American bark Is more highly
priced in Europe than the European va
riety, as 1t is said to produce better re-
suits with the employment of smaller
| quantities.
| Returning to the leaf Of the black oak.
| 1t will be found rather thinner than the
| other oak leaves in the latter part of the
summer season, with g. yellower under
side. The acorn is small, with a Jagged
| rim and yellow kernel which is bitter to
the taste. Some botanists have observed
that the smooth parts of the acorn are
occasionally striped. The leaf also varies
In contour at times.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-19

-"Honest?' he exclaimed. s'Honestr
Wen, rather. He not only wouldn't steal
from an individual, but he actually re-
fused to steal from the government once
when he had the opportunity. "-Chicago
Evening Post.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30

That horses have memories. aud good
ones. too, is shown by an incident which
took place on the fair grounds at Woos.
ter. o., recently. Last year the Rus
sim lilly Woodbird. while quartered in
a stall on the fair grounds, was terribly
frightened by n small snake which rot
into her manger. She was in such fear
that she had to be removed. This year
the same stall was assigned to Wood.
bird. When she saw the II she
began trembling Violently. and finally
felt oser and acted as II she was taken
with y chill. An effort to quiet the I'LL,
failed, aud she was taken to another
stall. where she became quiet aud con-
1ented.~-Uorse World,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30
Little Boys Hare COurnnc.

While trying TO arrange the reins on
u spirited horse. I. J. Conway. of New
York. lost control OF the animal, and
the carriage dashed away with Mr.. Con.
ways two sons, John and Edward.
aged IL and I respectively. The elder
boy commenced TO cry. says the Jour.
nal, and finally slipped from the car.
riagc, leaving Eddie alone. The brave
h,tle lad, however, grasped the rein,
and proceeded 10 pull on the lines. Sey.
eral park policemen and d crowd of bi.
cyclists started in pursuit, and when
the bottom of the Hill at Seventy
seconu street and the drive in Ceu,rat
park Park Policeman Edward nouyh.
succeeded in stopping the animal,
When little Edward recovered hin
he exclaimed; Gee whiz. Mr.
but didn't | col"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30

by each rotation. Short slots in the
side of the frame give the proper
play.
A connecting rod, which in principle
resembles that of an ordinary locomo-
tive, although it is light, runs back
from the frame to the crank on the zeal
wheel. The to-and-fro motion of the
frame, under the influence of the lobes
Of the disk, corresponds to that of a pis-
ton. Mr.. kirkman has made a steel
model Of a part of his machine. and it
works satisfactorily. He has not, how
ever, made any computation of the
power lost through friction, and is un-
able to say how his system compares
with the IL now in general use in this
SpeGt
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30
WHEELING AND HEALTH,
II Used In Mod ration the Exercise IL
GeMernllY lenelCinL

80
GENERALLY Den~eiicinl.
At the Hospital Medical society in
Paris, long discussion has been going
on as TO the benefit, or harm to be de-
rived from bicycle riding. most of the
members taking part having had per-
sonal experience with the machine. NJ.
Petit concludes that people suffering
from cardiac affections should abstain
altogether or ride with extreme moder-
alton. Phthisical people should ride
but little, while those predisposed to
tnbere!e have derived great benefit
from the exercise. as have also those
suffering from certain nervous affec-
tons. NJ. Hallopean said the bicycle
was moi a physiological method of pro-
erosion and offered both advantages
n disadvantages. The latter were
especially marked in cardiac subjects.
Even when free from cardiac disease
riding provoked painful sensations
connected with the heart in certain peo-
Pile. Riding up steep hills or against
head winds should be avoided. Numb
ness experienced by some in the toes
was pronounced due to pressure of the
saddle on the sciatic nerves. NJ. Reudu
had seen symptoms OF angina pectoris
after a long ride in n physician who had
never before exhibited any signs OF a
diseased heart. The exercise was, how.
ever, decided to be generally beneficial
II used in notwithstanding Inter
Ocean,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30

The rates for carrying cycles in
Europe are now 80 low that a great
number of cyclists take their machines
over to the continent with them, and
on the return journey fill the pneumatic
tires with tobacco, small bottles OF Der.
func, lace, cigars and even TASKS Of
spirits specially made. When the
steamers arrive from the continent. and
there are Il number Of bicycles on board.
the officers adopt o very simple plan OF
inspection. but one which requires
some practice and experience before II
can be relied on. They do not unscrew
the ATTITUDE, nor, of course, cut the tire.
They simply cause the wheels to re-
volve sharply and then listen attentive
w "