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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

Ade against these fashionable groggeries
that make inebriates Of mothers and Sis
tiers.
Hearing that the niece Of Nine. Sarah
Bernhard had Set up millinery estab-
ushment IN New York city. and was
making IL attractive In the peculiarly
Partisan manner employed by many Sc
lect millners. a reporter dropped around
10 see the Misses Bernhardt one evening,
Just as they were closing up.
There is only one Bernhardt girl, Miss
saryta the other IS Miss Yette de J"
Piedra. but they so as 1.-THE Bernhardt
girls" just the same
Their rooms are delightfully."- situated
Oft Fifth avenue. and the air in them Is
as distinctly Imported" as the heart OF
any aspiring milIiner could desire. Both
girls, II may here be told, are young and
charming.
"Parley-vous Francais?" This from
Miss saryta. who does most OF the re-
ception work Of the firm.
mo. only English
VERY good l do a little speak Eng
lish. Now can / show you any hats?
You would look so charming la one OF
two OF these that can so highly recon-
mend"
When Miss Bornhardt speaks her hair
up Ike those OF the divine Sarah.
mo. l came TO look around only. 10
nest awhile Now Miss Bernhardt. yo,-
have a pretty shop. and one that l shall
enjoy visiting; but tell me, do you not
serve anything here for the tired shop
per?'
What do you mean. mademoisellee'
When Miss Bernhardt wishes TO look
innocent she can be as chlldlike as Sarah
In her new play.
"Oh. light refreshment. a little wine.
a glass OF beer. something 20 refresh the
tired American lady shopper
''Oh. oui. Out Certainly. Celeste!
Celeste"
An angular old Frenchwoman appeared
from behind Il screen.
Celeste / called you twice" said Mile.
Bernhardt.
Disappearing one second. Celeste re-
appeared. carrying a tray with bottle
of beer on IT, and glass.
'sThis Is for the tired feeling. made
noisslle. Drink 10 the health OF your
self and New York"
When the bottle had been emptied the
fnqu'i;ive reporter arose. ''Now what
Is the charge. Mile. Bernhardt?'
Nademoiselle shrugged her shoulders.
Nothing as yet. A bottle OF beer to-
DAY: II f. mere trine. Nothing at all,
Not worthy the purse. but some day II
shall not be SOL"
what do you mean. Mile. Bernhardt?"
"Only now. we have not the wines and
the liquors that we shall soon have.
Now Il is only beer. II costs nothing
We give II with the hats. II ladies ask
~ II. Soon We shall have al vines
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

Tho assassination OF Gen. Antonio
Maceo. the Cuban leader. in violation Of
Spanish honor" and Of the flag of truce
under which ne stood Is only enc OF many
Instances OF duplicity and cold-blooded-
ness on the part OF the Spaniards dur
ing the present war.
The treachery of the Spaniard is. i'm
deed. proverbial. few days after the
uprising Of 1895 Manuel Garcia. the Cuban
leader. was assasslnsted In the province
OF Havana by a traitor OF his own band.
paid by the Spanish government and the
sugar planter. Senior Fernandez de Castro.
To the men who revolted al Harra on
February o. 1876. Capt. Gen. Calleia pro-
missed pardon for all their political acts
against Spain. and their liberty If they
surrendered. Juan Gualberto Gomez. the
well-known journalist was one OF them
lie read the decree and surrendered at
Sahanilla. He was conducted 10 the pres
ence OF Gen. Calleja. you arc free %
said Calleia to Gomez. The latter went
out. and I'm the street. at the very doors
OF the palace. he was arrested by the
chief OF police. Sir" said Gomez, "the
captain general has released me now. %
Yes" was the answer. "he released YOU
for the revolt. but arrest YOU for buy
ing the arms with which YOU revolted."
And now Juan Gualberto Gomez lives in
chains ut Chafarinas. on the African
coast. for haviAg trusted in the word
Of the captain general
The brave Cuban leader. Flor CrOm-
bet. who landed In Cuba with MaceO.
accepted an invitation TO confer with the
commander of the Spanish forces at Pal
marito In April. 1895. When they separ-
ated and at short distance from the
spot where they had conferred Flor
Crombet fell into a Spanish ambush pre-
pared for him, and was killed.
The Cuban general Jesus Rabi took
from the Spanish a convoy last year at
Santiago de Cuba. The attention OF the
cuban leader was called 10 the fact that
the Spanish fed as soon as the Cubans
appeared, leaving the convoy In the field.
The provisions 70 the convoy were ex-
amiued and found to be poisoned. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

a second lather made in tho Same way.
and In n third II necessary; then rinse
thoroughly In Geld water and put I'm wa
ter In which a little blue has been mixed,
just enough TO keep the wool white. Then
wiring IT, shake IL, and hang in the air,
the skin side TO the sun, shake 1t often
while drying. and hang it first by one
end then by the other. IL the sun Is very
hot the skin will dry hard. or course
any lining must be removed and washed
separately. or a new lining must be sew
ed on after the rug is quite dry.
To Form n Rrgimgnl.
What IS the formation Of a regiment
Of troops by company and what IS the
reason for such formation under Up
toms Tactics?
\ ten company regiment was formed
thus, I'm column: The senior captain COM
manded the first company. followed by
the sixth company and by tho other COM
panies in the order OF the seniority Of
their captains, thus. 4, .. (the color COM
pany) s. 3, 10, Z. ?. The first five compa-
mics were the senior companies. the sec
ond five the junior. Each senior was fol-
lowed by his corresponding junior except
the second, as that brought up the rear
its Junior preceded II. Tho senior cap
tain led the way. Having the post of hon
or and danger the second captain COM
manded tho next honorable and danger
Gus post. the rear; tho third had the col
ors. which were placed in the safest place,
tho centre. Tho other senior captains
were placed I'm order OF rank each with
his corresponding junior behind him.
Ind a-Ihr Ro>crucan>.
I. What IS the native language OF In
dia? 2. What are the Sacred Books OF
India? What language are lie books writ
ten in? g. Who were the "Rosicrucians!
4. What is the philosophers stone?'
|. The prehistoric languages Of In
dia were OF three kinds; l1beto- Burman,
Lolarian. and Dravidian. There are TWEEN
~ principal dialects Of the first, nine of
the second and twelve of the third still
spoken. The original dwellers in India
were Of Mongol origin Tho Aryans dis
placed them unknown ages ago; they
spoke Hindu I'm the ancient form, called
Sansklrt. p The Vodas arc the sacred
books Of India written in Sanskirt and
dating from about 400 B. G.. 9. The Ros-
icrucians were members Ct "a celebrated
but entirely fabulous secret society" The
society was said TO date from about 100
and its members were acquainted with
the hidden wisdom OF the east Gag
liostro, tho great impostor revived the
society M the last century, and its mod
ern successor IS the Thecsophical society
which claims much the same knowledge.
g. The philosophers stone" was IA
bcd material that would turn base metals
into gold by its touch. il was sought
fer during centuries by alchemists but
was never found. The name is given now
10 anything sought for vainly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

do many mllllners serve wine with
their hats?'
Il think they must, mademoiselle' be-
cause so many have asked US FOR the
same 1t is nice" with happy shruS,
"and. oh. so like Paris"
"Of course you will not serve enough
for an intoXcantY'
Impossible madomoiseHe.
just enough TO cheer madame through
the DAY on her dreary round OF shopping
pint OF champagne. half pint OF
sherry.
yes. mademoiselle. as little as that
"Ah-er. do you think the millinery
business q good profession in New YORK
"Oh. yes mademoiselle. the people are
so sweet | love 10 serve Americans.
"And with the whisky and the cham
paene it will be all the better for the
hat tradc?'
DO not misunderstood. mademoiselle
The light wine will be only the nocesl
sary stimulant the proper refreshments
"Now. bon jour. May I come again,
when you are serving wine and cake?'
''Oh. yes. mademoisele.'
And smiling. the only original Miss
Rerrhardt bowed me out into thought
full world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
u f. COLUMN.
Answers to Inquiries Re-
ceived from Subscribers.
Richmond's Water Rates.

What are the rates charged by the city
Of Richmond for water to families?
Is it so much per hydrant?
What is the meter rate?
What IS the amount collected per annurn
fer water? Does this pay as much as six
per cent on the total cost of the water
works after paying all operating ex-
Ienses?
The supply Of water to any person shall
be on condition of his paying water
rent at certain rates. as follows:
For the purpose OF building. For each
table used for brick-making, forty lol-
lars per annum When I'm building.
brick are laid or stone work or plastering
done. five CD cents for each thousand
bricks. q conts for each cubic yard OF
stone work. and ten 90 cents for each
hundred yards OF plastering. license
shall be obtained from the superintend-
cnt for each building or other work be-
fore such work is commenced. for which
the city water IS wanted for any OF these
purposes: but no license shall be Issued
until the charges for water shall be paid
on the estimated amount Of work 10 be
done. and when the same shall be com
pleted the said license shall be returned
to the superintendent with a statement
by measurement Of the number OF bricks
lad. yards of plastering or stone work.
PEI atty for noncompliance. ten dollars
in each case.
stores. shops. and offices az the fellow
ing rate per annum to-wit For store.
ten dollars: for a shop, five dollars green
grocery five dollars; each fish stand, five
dollars: II besides being used as store
or shop, the house be also occupied as
dwelling for one or moro families, then
three dollars for each family; and in each
case whore a store or shop may have been
rented by the owner or agent to different
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
A Woman Reporter Goes TO Buy a Hat and Is Served
With a Bottle Of Beer.
TWILL SOON HAVE WINE AND CAKE" SAYS MILE.
"Such Demand for Them from Lady Shoppers
That Stimulants Must Be Furnished
nuMoas THAT paaKaUasT WILL BEGIN ANOTHER CRUSADE

A young man recently called at fash
ionable mllliners for his mothers bon
net
rs II an imported hate" he asked the
ealcswoman.
"Stop into the back ROOM said she.
Curious. the young man obeyed. The
door closed behind him, and young Wo-
man approached with a hat box. out OF
which she took a whisky cocktail IN u
Dresden teapot.
rs that TO your taste. sir?'
NO" replied the young man; "can you
fix it?"
THE bartender downstairs will mix
another sir"
Receiving another" the young man
asked. us Imported your PASSWORD
Yes. sir"
On repeating this story the young man
was informed that the Rev. Or. Park
hurst Is about 10 begin "a sweeping cruz
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Major SliuUlate iii.

STAUNTOH. VA. Jan. % Special
Major j. r. Shumate. who had severe
attack Of the heart last night. s. much
better to-day. His physician Was with
him for hours during the nigl- Major
Shumate IS up to-day, but no, able % be
ou-. lie hopes 10 get home 40 Lyncl M rs
tomorrow. Major Shumate D, Sta-o a@tnt
for the Maine Mutual Life ASSOCIATION.
Mr. and Mrs. tlex. Robertson CAV" an
elegant reception last night to Nr. and
Mrs Joseph Glasgow and Mrs. and Miss
Robertson, the latter Of Charlotte, \ c
Mr. b. V. Jackson. Of the Baltimore end
Ohio railroad. has announced through
rreieht rates between this point and Tal-
timOre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
do YOU have a can for them %

do you have a call for them
"Oh yes. every lady asks Tor the glass
Of wine or the little OF brandy or the
bin Of whisky. We nave already sent
for them. oh so many times. We shall
soon have light wines and cake for the
rcfrcshment Of The shoppers"
shall you charge for Them
"Oh. madcmoiselie. you know how 1t
is in Paris?'
no. How is IL I'm Paris?"
Both OF Miss Bcrnhardts hands were
moving now. and she talked with her
face and her body-the prctticst patois
ever seen.
"Oh. in Paris me batters do not sell
their wines. but you purchase a hat and
you get the wine. When you have paid
for the hat you 20 into the back room
for the Wine
LAS sort OF nerve sto1oier?'
s-FDe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

tenants and so occupied. the bills shall
be made out and presented to the owner
or agent Of said store or shop who shall
be responsible for their payment; for each
Office not otherwise provided for, four dol
lars and fifty cents.
Dwelling houses at the following rate
per annum. to-wit: For each dwelling
house, FIVE dollars. and for each addi-
tional faucet over one (hot and cold wa
ter faucets counted as one faucet. one
dollar and fifty cents. Where one supply
furnishes more than one Let or premises.
there will be made a like charge for the
parties having access TO the fixtures.
METER RATES.
Is ooO gallans or less per month. IS cts. per
1000.
Is 900 to 10000 gallons per month. 1872 cts.
per 600.
30 900 to 6O.0OO gallons per month. p cts.
per ] 900.
10000 to 10000 gallons per month 10 cts.
per 1000
10000 to 10000 gallons per month. cts.
per 1000.
over 10000 gallons per month. cts per
1000
No charge less than two dollars per
annum rent where a meter Is furnished
and put in by the city.
The amount collected per annum for
water Is $3.50 900. Expense $4,000. Sub
tracing. we have $4,000 net II will be
clear. then. that the amount collected per
annum. does pay as much as per cent.
of tho total cost Of the water works.
after paying all operating expenses. A
pamphlet giving all details as TO charges
for water may be had upon application to
either Mr.. Chas. Boiling or Mr.. Davis,
assistant superintendent
TWENTY-FIVE Cent Gold Pieces.
Were ever any twenty-five or nfty-cent
gold pieces issued by the Government?
Mr.. r. J. Wright. Of this city. has now
I'm his possession a Decent gold piece. a
leading Richmond banker states that he
distinctly remembers having seen a 90
cent gold piece. We regret that cur in
formation is not more full. and shall be
glad TO hear from any Of our friends who
can speak more confidently on this sub
ject than we can.
The Hoosac Tunnel
Please state the exact location OF the
Iocsac Tunnel: also what advantages IL
affords the surrounding populace.
Hoosac tunnel pierces Hoosac mountain.
Berkshire county. Massachusetts, and is
in the extreme northwestern corner OF
the State. The advantages TO the towns
In It's immediate vicinity are not. per-
haps. any greater than ordinarily come
TO community by connecting 1t with
other and far greater communities by a
great trunk railway. But tho big point
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

N,,,. E;,e ~. for ,--
r,9n ~.
New Shelled Almonds 2o'. 10.
New French Candy Sc. pound.
r-pound Prints Creamery Butter,
I5c. I'D.
Fresh Soda Crackers and Ginger
N,,'+7~ C-,.to,s ,,,,4 q,
& ro'nde for 5sC q
r...I v;..IC,I.s n
''' ''''~
? bottles Brandy Peaches and
Cherries, 25c.
New Dates, &c. 10.
Cracker Dust Sc. pound.
Good Hay, 6oc. per hundred.
Corn, $50. per buShcl.
Brownstua. 6jc. per hundred.
ShiPstut, 7oc. per hundred.
4 lbs Imported Macarom tor 25c.
der. one spoon. box Ioc. Best on
the market.
Best New Crop n. O. Molasses,
4oc. pal.
Tea Dust roc. per pound. GOOD
as anv tea you ever drank.
10 bars Ocagon Shape Soap for
95c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
In Canned Goods,
In Flour.

Best Flour in the WorId--Silyer
King Patent Family S5.25, or $50.
a sack.
Snowflake Patent Family Flour
$500 barrel, or sc. sack.
Duulop's Patent Pillsbury' IS Best,
Gold Medal, Patent Family Flour
$50 per barrel or $50. sack.
A Good Family Flour, Sj.7o a
barrel, 25c. sack.
Jap. Cofse-the best you ever
drank. Roasted, in I-pound paper,
nc. or ; pounds for SOC. Try 1t
and you will use no other.
9 pounds Virginia Buckwheat tor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24


Who q the prcsent owner 81 Abbots-
ford? Arc any dosrendants OF Scott still
living In which OF his writings does
Scott describe Melrose Abbey; How ana
the name AbbotsfOrd originate To what
church ala Scott belong?
The Hon. J. MaXwell-Scou, who mar
ried Sir Walter Scotts great grand
daughter and assumed the name OF Scott.
Mr.. Maxwell-scott has children who are
the poets great grandchildren. In the
Lay OF the Last Minstrel. canto H.. STAN
n I. Scott named his place Abboisford.
he invented the name with the fancy In
his mind that the Abbcts Of Melrose used
10 FORD the Twee. near where he built
his home. Scott belonged 10 the church OF
Scotland en- which he was an elder.
Gen. Richard Montgomery
WI vcr Give me n sketch OF the life
Of Gcnora, richard Montgomery Of revo-
iutionary fame7
Richard Montgomery was porn near
Raphoe. ireland. December q, 1876. lie
served IN tho british army from 175i TO
1772. rising from ensign 10 adiutant. lie
resigned In l772 and came 70 TINS country
He settled I'm New York and married the
daughter Of Robert X. Livingston ne
was appointed a brigadier genera III i''''
and promoted major-general the same
year. He was killed I'm the assault oi,
Quebec. December 81. 1915. lie was buried
in Quebec. bu, his body was brought TO
New York IN 1918 and is now buried I'M
der the chancel window OF 81. Paul $
chapel IN New York. the church which
Washington attended while President.
To Clean the Rug.
How shall I clean lambs wool rug7
Make strcng lather by boiling soap IN
a little water. mix this with warm water
and wash the rug in 1t, rubbing poiled
soap on the soiled parts. Wash the rug IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
In Fnfer Him In the Navv.

How could put a boy In the navyf
How could I make him a marinc2
Apply AZ tho nearest receiving ship.
II the boy passes a physical examination
and is accepted, he viii be sent 10 the
training Station at Newport Rhode Is
land. to learn the ropes and then put on
one Of tho active vessels. To become a
marine a man must be over twenty-one
years OF age. he must apply AT the Ma
rine Barracks which are at every navy
gard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

Is It true that all United States consuls
to foreign countries having a salary less
than $500 are under the civil service
law2 2. Does our government over APP
point consus who are not citizens OF
this country?
Mr.. Cleveland, early last year, placed
an the lower class consular appointments
under the civil service act; all places with
salaries Of less than $500 arc included.
our government appoints aliens 10 consul
lar agencies. etc. but all full consuls arc
citizens either by birth or naturalization.
raliZatiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Amount Of the Bond

I. What bonds does United States
marshal have 70 give? 2. How long does
the bond last after his term of Office IS
expired? 3 How long may the United
States District Attorney refuse to dis
miss a case?
l. lie has 10 give a bond in 10000 with
two sureiies al least O. Until all suits
against him and HIS accounts with the
Department of Justice are settled. 3.
There IS no fixed time. The District At
torney has discretion in the matter. but
n he delays unreasonably. the court On
motion Of tho party aegrieved may dis
miss the case without his consent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
Panamn and Thanksgiving.

J. What IS the shortest distance be-
tween vessels landing across the Isthmus
Of Panama? 2 Under whose administra-
ton was The first Proclamation for
Thanksgiving
T. The distance from Colon TO Panama
IS forty-sevcn miles. the narrowest part
Of the isthmus IS thirty miles. ?. In
Washington's In The autumn Of 1859. Con-
gress asked the President TO declare a
day q Thanksgiving for the successful
Inauguration OF the Government under
the Constitution.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

Thomas, who had just come in from
Chelsea, put up the smelter, which cost
Mr.. Ramsdell about $1,000.
From 1866 to 1869 Butte gained stead
lily in population, but then the placer
mines gave out and the exodus from
Butte began. Mr.. Ramsdell stayed un-
til 1870, when Gilmer & Salisbury of the
famous old time stage line, offered him
a position as manager of a meal sta
ton at the crossing of the Little Black
foot, which offer he accepted. While
there Mr.. Ramsdell bought fine ranch
which he still owns and on which his
son, with a family of his own, now
lives He came to Butte, however, each
year and did the representation work
on his claims, having the utmost con-
fidence that there was untold wealth
here and that his mines were among
the best in the camp. The little loP
house on Quartz street was not rented
to anyone. One of Mr.. Ramsdell's sons
was usually in Butte when he was moi
here, so the log house was usually oc
cupied. Mr.. Ramsdell only stayed a
Meade station until 1871. and then went
on his ranch, which is situated six
miles north of Deer Lodge. Meanwhil
Gilmer & Salisbury started a branch
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

It is under lease to Miles Finlen, who
is said to have made a fortune out of 1t.
1T is the richest 200 feet of ground in
all the Butte district" said Mr.. Rams
dell.
Very many years ago. back in 1863,
Mr.. Ramsdell entrusted to an Indian
and his squaw a herd of cattle and
horses which he had in Alder gulch.
Friends told him that he was very
foolish to trust his property in the
hands of Indians and that he would
never see his cattle again.
I'll trust them" said Mr.. Ramsdell,
Il believe they are all right and | will
take chances on them"
In the spring the cattle and the horses
were returned to Mr.. Ramsdell from the
hills, everyone, and as sleek and fat as
when they were taken away. Mr..
Ramsdell rewarded the Indian and his
squaw literally and Mrs. Ramsdell
treated them very kindly and with the
cordial hospitality for which she was
loved all through Montana she bade
them come again and she assured them
that they would always have a warm
welcome.
Not year has passed since then that
the old Indian and his squaw have not
paid a visit to the Ramsdell family.
Wherever they were. however often
they changed their abode. someway or
other these Indians found them out.
1HeS IOunu lnSIn IN the CABIN DIT
Stuart, they were among the first WIS.,
itors at the little log house on West
Quartz street, they traced the family
to Meade station. to the ranch near
Deer Lodge, and then back to the little
log house at Butte They grew old with
the passing years, but the Indian and
his squaw never failed to pay the ac-
customed visit. sometimes alone, sone-
times accompanied by others of the
tribe. They always brought trout or
game or some little present and 1t is
needless to say that they always went
away literally supplied. From the little
log house on Quartz street they fol-
lowed the family to the finer house near
the Pine Tree saloon and then to the
elegant residence of James A. Talbot
on West Galena street, where Mr..
Ramsdell now lives.
A few years ago the two Indians.
now aged and decrepit arrived at the
Talbot residence during the progress o.
the funeral of Mrs. Ramsdell. A SER
want told Mr.. Ramsdell that two old
and dirty Indians We're at the back
door and were insisting on getting in
He saw who they were and let them in
They begged to see the face of Mrs
Ramsdeil once more and for them the
top was once more taken from the cof-
fin and they were allowed to look for
the last time on the face of one who
had been so kind to them.
she awful good to me- said the In
dian, and he pressed the hand of the
dead woman while both the Indians
showed emotion scarcely to be imag-
ined in people of their race.
Since Mrs. Ramsdelfs death the In
dams still keep up their yearly visits
to Mr.. Ramsdell.
But they needn't think they Will out