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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-04-17

were face to face with one, and I hayn,t
the time to spend on such foolishness. and
he returned to his desk as if he wanted tn
get to work without further talking.
heard another gentleman in the same
establishment say that a young lady whom
he had met in society, took advantage of
the fact that he was in large business
house to order chewing gum by the GUAM
tity. calling him to the phone any time in
the day and taking his time to talk nom
sence, and finally ordering the gum or
some other small article, and further ask
ing that he send it to her. This is very
dlsagreeable to a business man, but to one
with little leisure, an hour without
nearing of a public telephone in a large
store where ladies have access will furnish
hlm amusement for a month 1t is won.
oer1ui now they seem to forget there are
otners all about them who are listening to
the foolish and oftimes sentimental con-
versation going on through the phone,
and 1T sometimes happens that one or
Doth OF the parties are known to some one
OF the crowd. Some persons seem to feel
iree to say great many things through
the phone which they would never think
OF saying face to face with the very per.
son with whom they are conversinY.
1t is not only the 'fair sex'' who are
forgetfui when talking through the
phone; gentlemen and staid benedicts
are equally so at times, although it is less
common to see men forgetting themselves
as completely as women do.
While setting in the Office of a we'll
known professional man lately, who h as
been married several years and who is
known to be as much or more in love with
MS beautiful wife as ever, / was amused
by mis- conversation through the phone,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

nectar must be Of some direct value 10 the
plant. as well as the pollen: and the ef-
fort Is TO find out what ~ the chief Office
OF nectar In the life history OF the flower
Since thought has been turned In this d.
rccfion a new class OF facts Is being re-
corded.
In California grows luplne Ouplnus
confortusD which often takes exclusive
possession Of large tracts Of land. 10 does
not yield a particle OF nectar. IL has
bright. crimsOn-violet flowers, and these
are produced I'm such abundance that the
color OF the mass may be noted az long
distances. But ~ has fragrance. rms IS
so powerful that the traveller notes II
iong teforo be meets with the growing
pianfe The pollen-cOliccting insects visit
mo flower ia great numbers. IL IS be-
ueved that cross-f fertilization can be cl-
fcctcd biz these ponen-colocting intruo-
ors AT any rate the fragrah Would ue
thrown away ~ 70 were provided Tor tho
moro sake OF advertising for insect alu-
49, tho other numerous species or iuWne
which have no fragrance are as lit.g
visited hv bees for the sake OF the poiieh
as in this species. .ee....s o.,
Tho GENERALIZATION is erected ao
freely without fragrance rs WIN ~ n.s
point has been made before thouL" W.
no reference 20 the phhosopilD'l 30
ttone involved. FRAGRANT flowers are ,lo
o,ccofion not the rule In some iamlles
80 riopfe where there may be seveiai
rcoree Of opocics only one or two are lIat
80 T-bfs has been especially holtu
.,,C,e. tbe wild species of violet. but no
- boe co far been able 20 note me
efiebf@et ADVANTAGE I'm life economy WHl.h
ar ey,eef-sccutod ones possess over mo
(.Ioriess ones.-Ncw York Independents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
STEEL ~ THE SOUTH.
importance ofThis section to Increase In>
dustrially.

Importance ofThis section TO Increase in~
dustrially.
Among the many activities OF the
South. none is attracting greater atten-
ton at present than the development of
the steel-manufacturing interests. Be
cause OF that. news In this weeks Manu-
facturors' Record. OF Baltimore, is Of
much significance. 10 has an interview
with Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. assistant
secretary Of the navy, in which he says,
regarding the selection Of "a site for the
government armor plant: 81 am I'm favor
OF locating the plant I'm the South If any
point possesses superior advantages 90
those in other States. and so far as / am
personally concerned will ask that the
committee make a thorough Investigation
OF all the sites offered I'm the Southern
States President Samuel Spencer. OF
the Southern Railway, in answer 10
question on the same point, says: 1.-THE
Southern Railway IS doing all It can TO
encourage the development Of Southern
steel industries. and will continue TO do
go as We believe that the South has "a
future In that as well as i'm many other
lines. There is substantial ground for be-
lieving that the day IS not far distant
when Southern steel viii DE an important
factor In the markets OF tho world"
in connection with these words should
be read the special dispatch from Brm-
ingham. Ala. 10 the Manufacturers Re
cord confirming the report about the ne
gouations OF the great European firm
Of Mannesman Bros, for a plant in Ala
bama- II says: For some time past ne
gotiauons have been going on between
tho Gate city Land Company and the
European firm OF Mannosman Bros. the
makers OF seamless tubing They arc
very wealthy. The property and location
have been examined by their expert and
agent. DR.. lhene. president OF the Chi
cago Polytechnic Society. and his report
favors the purchase OF the property con
which he has the option at $500 900. and
tho erection OF a plant there 10 supply
their American trade. This plant would
involve the expenditure OF Sl.50OO0O. and
give employment 10 is said. 20 az least
5000 people. The only thing necessary
now 10 make 10 "a go is the approval or
the European head OF the hrm. and thu
papers are now on the way TO him. The
expert in letter 90 an interested party
here, says; birmingham is the most Ia
vorably-located point in the United States
for the manufacture Of steel Their
plant involves "a steel mill Negotiation
are also pending for the expenditure OF
10000 for "a galvanized wire works"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Baltimore Advertising

4 dummy on bike clothed with a suit
made OF leather. lined with wool. and
heavy mining boots. pick and shovel
strapped on back placard reads. Ion 10
KlOndike." Stands in a "head-to-foot
outfitter's window Unclaimed pants
sale" appears I'm a merchant tailor's shop
Your car fare paid n you get your
shoes soled here" IS the sign Of a shoe
maker. During the heated term lead
ing clothier had three large cakes OF Ice
n the window. IN each cake frozen one
piece OF a linen suit. viz: vest. coat.
pants: on TOP OF each cake a figure dress
"a I'm q linen suit. with palm leaf fan
n hand with words. Keep koOL" In
another window rows OF pants were ar
ranged stalr-step style. with figures Of
children peeDing through here and there.
hlde-and-seck fashion. eve sell every
thing. from n clothes-pin % a piano.
states a genera furnishing store. A large
round circle representing the man On
the moon. with a long red tongue pro-
trudng. SAYS. Il wish / was down there
10 get some OF that cold soda" as he
looks down upop glass fountain.-Print-
ers Ink.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

The trade Of the Philippine islands "a
principally in the hands of English Span
ish and German houses who advance
money on the native crops, requiring
large capital and involving risks, but
paying immense profits. The average
sugar production is. in round numbers
175. 900 600 tons. about one-fourth of the
CNban product. but the crop is not proht-
able. owing largely to the ignorance Of
the planters The tobacco is famous, and
the exports are about 10000 tons. be-
sides 140000OO0 cigars. Abaca or Ma
nilla hemp IS largely and prohtably pro-
duccd. the indigo is famous for its SUI
perior qualities; the coffee has fine
aroma. though not equal TO Mocha the
cocoa tree hourishcs everywhere. the oil
being used for lighting houses and streets
and the land IS wonderfully productive
but the inhabitants are ignorant and indO-
lent. Cotton spinning and bamboo wOrn
are among the the leading industries.
and the long, flexible. sensitive fingers Of
the women are admirably adapted 10
delicate work and the hats and cigarette
cases and the embroidery work done by
them are models of dehcacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

During the discussion u the bee
Keepers Convention held az the Amer
lean Institute In October last Dr. S. 3D..
Parsons. OF Flushing. l.. T., while speak
ing Of his experience in "bee keeping
and his profits and losses. made the re-
mark that be regretted that he didn't
have an opportunity once of letting bis
bees loose on a New York mob.
Said Mr. Parsons. During the draft
riot of New York one of the leaders OF
the mob sent me word that they were
going 20 pay me a visit L gave my men
orders TO set my hives of bees on the
edge OF a. veranda about fifteen feet
from the ground, and when the mob
came near. 10 knock them over, when
expected rare fun boz seeing them scat
ter the crowd, but as the ferry stopped
running the fun was spoiled
A capital plan this of Dr. Parsons-let
II be remembered bees Will scatter
crowd with their little iavelns quicker
than police or soldiers with powder and
ball. it IS a mighty hard thing 90 dodge
a hive Of angry bees; running is the only
safety. and a mobber win soon lose his
pluck when well stung. Let an remem-
her Dr. Parsons plan % stop mob
Our Dumb Animals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

A young gentleman whose gallantry
was largely in excess Of his pecuniary
means sought 10 remedy this defect and
save the money required for the purchase
OF expensive flowers by arranging with d
gardener TO let him have q boQuet from
time 10 time in return for his cast-on
clothes
IL thus happened one day that he re-
ceived a bunch Of the most beautiful
roses, which he al once sent off 20 his
lady love. In sure anticipation Of "a
friendly welcome he called at the house
OF the lady the same evening. and was not
little surprised at the frosty reception
he met with.
You sent me 4 note to-day" the young
lady remarked. after pause, In the most
frigid tones.
ia note?" he inquired, in blalk aston
ishment
Certainly, along with a nosegay"
"T0 be sure. / sent you nosegay."
and there was q note inside-dO you
stiU mean to deny it2'
With these words she handed the DUN
founded swain a scrap OF paper. on which
tho following words were written: Don't
forget the old trousers YOU promised me
the other day"-Tid- Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Averaoe HEIGHT Of yen.

During the war measurements were
made Of over 0OO men in the United
States army. and It was found that the
average height Of men born In the Unit
ed States was SIS inches. According 10
Topinard the average height Of English
men. Scotchmen and Swedes IS GA in
ches: Irishmen. G.; Germans 662: French
men, 6; Danes 662: Russians. G5.4,
Chinese. 81; Bushmen. 81; Laplanders.
COZ. American Indians. $50: PatagOnians,
703 Taking these measurements as
basis. the average for the world would
be about 65S Natives Of the United
states IL will he observed. arc tailor than
any other representatives Of the tanca-
sian race. and II is an interesting ftct
that residence on this continent. or. at
least. the northern part Of t, tends 20
develop all the races I'm respect or heiGlt
weight and muscular power. Thus, in
the army measurements referred 10 the
average height of foreign-born citizens
was less than the average Of American
born, but greater thin the average In
their respective countries. The high
average of the Indians is another point
In proof no statistics of the height of
women have ever been tabulated. Ac-
cording 10 Gerland. the variation i'm the
height Of females Of the various races Is
very much less than OF men. In the
shortest and weakest races the females
are physically equal 20 the males, and
sometimes surpass them. on the other
hand, where the stature Of the macs
is considerably above the normal, the fe-
male departs little from iG-St ouis
Globe Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Ivory Coast Trade

The commerce OF the Ivory coast in-
creases steadily the exports In 1875 be-
ing valued at SS5l 500. and the imports at
S3l3 900. the bulk Of the trade being Eng
lish. and gold dust the medium OF eN-
change. Palm oil constitutes the chief
article OF export the shipments amount
Ing 20 SAB 0)0 and gold dust 20 about one
fourth as much. Mahogany shipments
footed up nearly 800 600. and were worth
twice that amount in Liverpool. rubber
came next, with Ssl.000 but it is inferior
n. quality and palm OIL almonds. coffee.
and ivory are also exported. Among the
imports were tissues $4,000. gin and
powder each about $4,000, arms and to-
bacco. $1,000 each. alcohol. $1,000 and
salt. $1,000. both alcohol and tobacco
bringing double their cost price. Cotton
grows wild. and an excellent brandy Us
nude from pIneappIes which abound.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
Thirty Years the Limit of beers Life

Romance has played a prominent part
with regard 10 the longevity of deer.
What says the Highland adage?
Thrice the age of dog is that Of a
horse.
Thrice the age OF a horse IS that of
man.
Thrice the age Of a man is that OF a
deer.
Thrice the age Of a deer is that Of an
eagle.
Thrice the age Of an eagle is that Of an
oak tree.
This IS to assign the deer period Of
more thon 200 years; and the estimate Is
supported by many highly circumstan-
tial stories Thus, Captain Mcdonald. OF
Tulloch, who died I'm l716, aged Sc years
Is said TO have konwn the white hind
of Loeb Treig for fifty years. his father
for a like period before him. and his
grandfather for sixty years before him.
So. in 1926 Macdonald Of Glengarry IS
reported 10 have killed a stag which bore
a mark on the left ear identical with that
made on all the calves he could catch by
Even Mac-Ian-Og. who had been dead
$50 years. Analogous stories 81 may be
noted are told IN countries on the Cont
nont of Europe. where deer are 10 be
found in any number. But alas' the gen
eral opinion among experts would seem 90
be that thirty Years or Whereabouts Is the
limit OF a dcer's life.-Chambcr's Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

sion. which I'm all probability will result
i'm his favor under the circumstances.
Six Democrats constitute the County
Executive Committee Of Elizabeth CITY
County. five of whom personally favor
Mr. r. T.. Montague as a candidate tor me
Legislature.
III the contest was submitted 20 the pco-
pie of the county 20 be voted ON and
settled in primaries the vote would doubt
less be close one. as both candidates are
popular young attorneys and each mas a
long list Of friends throughout tho county.
Mr. Cumming holds his old stand and
IS as firm as a rock lie is opposed 90 eX-
tending the corporate limits of Hampton
and is also opposed 90 Major Baker D.
Lees reelection as county judge.
Mr.. Montague is opposed 90 Hampton
being Incorporated as a city. but favors
Major Lees reelection What the result
OF such contention viii Doe cannot now Dee
imagined but it is hoped by the friends
OF both candidates that it VIII Doe settled
to the good OF the people OF the county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

The great leading object in nature in
providing nectar and fragrance in flowers
Is still a subject OF discussion in scientific
journals. That some flowers are unable
20 fertilize themselves and must have the
aid OF insects Is certain. and 10 is also
certain that in many cases this fertiliza-
ton is accomplished by the insect while
on foraging expeditions tor the sweets
which flowers furnish. But these we'll
asoertained facts cover but small pOr-
ton OF the ground.
The fertilization is often accomplished
3y insects In search % pollen as IN search
OF honey: but 10 IS not contendes that
pollen is given 10 flowers in order 10 make
1hem attractive TO insects. as IS said Of
the sweet secTeuons. IL Is believed that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CONTEST.
The Complicated AFFAIR Worse Confounded
by the Action OF the County Committee.

v
bv the Action Of the County Committee.
HAMPTON. Va, September Especial.
There seems TO be general dissatisfac-
ton among the friends and supporters or
Mr.. S. Gordon Cumming regarding the
action Of the Countv Democratic EXecu-
tive Committee Tuesday evening. Not
withstanding the fact that resolutions
were passed at tho Parksley convention
by the Democrats OF AccOmac county re-
quiung. by a vote OF > TO II, primaries 10
be held all over Elizabeth City county
the Executive Committee decided by
vote Of to l 10 hold a mass NEE tins IN
Wythe district only. claiming that as
Wythe was the only district In the county
in which the fairness Of the mass-meet-
sinss held last week 10 elect delegates was
questioned. IL was unnecessary 10 put the
county To the expense OF holding prima-
ries at each voting precinct.
What the result OF this disregard or the
Acc0mao conventions requirements VIII
be cannot be COME ctured and certainly
complexities the situation.
The fair-minded people Of Elizabeth CITY
county favored primaries as tire fairest
means OF settling the party differences.
IL was rumored last night that 10 -
more than likely that the Cumming dele
gates and supporters viii not enter the
nass-meeting in wythe district at all, but
may leave the matter 70 Accomac's deei-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
GEN. TRACET FOR MATOR.
Republicans Of Greater New York wish to
Nominate Him.

NEW YORK. September 23-The lead
ers of the regular Republican party IN
the assembly districts OF New York coun-
~ held a secret conference this after
noon. Lemuel r. Quigg chairman OF the
County Committee presided. At the
close Of the conference Mr.. Quigg an
nounced that a resolution ad been adopted
asking former Secretary Of the Navy Ben
iamin i. Tracey 10 allow the use OF ms
name as the candidate for the mayoraity
of Greater New York for the Republican
party i'm the coming city contest Inc
resolution. which was introduced by
Chairman Quigg was passed unanimous
~. As soon as possible the action or the
conference will be made known 10 Gene
raj Tracey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
sar. He Was Cnt with a Ra1or.

CIT Washington. O. negro man entered tho
Third Police Station. with blood stream
ing from wounds ON hts face and head.
Ills story was that he was cut by a.
white man named Tom Robinson armed
with a razor and that the cutting was
done because Washington spoke 20 n
negro woman. who was walking with
Robinson on CLAY near Henry street
The ambulance was sent Tor and when
Dr. Nuckols. who Was in charge came.
ho dressed tire wounds of Washington
which were not serious and Dee went
home.
The police arc on the trail of ne man
Robinson and expect 10 have him locked
w to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

They are telling n good story on my
frieId, the grocer, next door. The other
day woman came i'm and said. II want
two dozen hens eggs. They must all De
eggs laid by black hens"
The grocer said. Madam. I am willing
10 accommodate you. but YOU have got
the lest OF me this time / don't know
how TO tell the eggs OF a black hen from
those OF "A speckled or white one
mighty quick"
III that Is so. madam. will YOU kindly
pick out the eggs for yourself?'
She did so. and when the two dozen
were counted into her baske {, the grocer
looked az them, and said. suggestively;
"Well madam. 10 seems as slough the
black hens laid an the big eggs"
Yes" said she that's the way you
tell them. Hardware.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

Appointments OF Speakers by tho State
Committee.

Appointments OF Speakers by tho State
Committee.
Democratic state Committee
Room As. Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
Speakers and times and places OF speak
lng are announced ass follows:
HOGE TYLER.
Henry county-Scptcmb 10Th. especially
Patrick Couit-Soptemb 2Sth.
Dauyillc-Septcmhcr 18th.
Meckenhurg-Seu 5Qth.
Luucnburg- October lst
October lth ocourt-day)
App0mau0X Court-Oct0bor 9Th.
EDWARD ECHOLs
Nelson Court September 2lth
Allegheny COurt-Dcfuhcr 9Th.
Cumberland acknowledgements 5oth
(SpeciaU.
A. j. iIONTAGUE.
Accomac Court-Soptembo 9th.
Northampton September Goth. especially
Pulaski Court-Octoher ith.
JOHN w. DANIEL
King George Court-October 7th
THOMAS S. MARTIN.
PAGE Court-Scptcmbe 9th.
JOHN LAMB.
King william Court September 18th
PETER j.. OTEY.
Charlotte C0urt-October ith.
G.. A. SWANSON.
Halifax Court September 9th.
r.. ID. FLOOD.
Fluvanna Courts September 9th.
R0ckbridgc C0lrt-OctOber ith.
JAMES HAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
The Renublican Factions.

PETERSBURG. VA. Sept. Especial
Robert McCandlish. Republican city
Chairman. will publish Tomorrow a mo-
tice addressed 10 the Republican voters
OF the city of Petersburg, notifying them
that no call has been authorized by the
Republican City Committee for the Re
publican mass-mecting called for to-mor-
row night TO send delegates 10 the Repub-
lican convention 10 be held at Lynch
burg.
Chairman McCandlish urges all loyal
Republicans who believe in standing by
party organizations TO have nothing TO do
with any irregular calls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

PETERSBURG, VA, Sept. Especial
The Republican Club Of Camden. y. j..
will visit Petersburg on the 18th Of next
month. They will remain here the follow
ing day 10 visit the lines and from here
will go TO Richmond
During their stay I'm the latter city the
visitors will have their quarters at the
jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24
carr. HoBBs ron rHE MOUSE.
Unanimously dominated TO Represent
Prince George and Surry.

I
Prince George and surry.
PETERSBURG. VA. Sept. Especial
The Democrats OF Prince George and Sur
~ held a convention yesterday afternoon
al Burrowsvllle. Prince George county,
and nominated Captain A. r. Hobbs. OF
Prince George. TO represent the counties
named in the next House of Delegates.
The nomination was unanimous.
The store Of d. T. Epson. al Blackstone,
was robbed a night or so ago OF goods TO
the value OF about $50.
\. p. Hnl Rifles. Captain NJ. G.. Jackson.
are talking OF changing the name OF the
company 10 Boiling Rifles. IN honor OF
General Stith Boiling, OF Petersburg.
The trial OF the suit OF j. T. Hardy
against w. +. Jones. which has occupied
the attention OF the Circuit Court Of Din
widdie county for two days. has been
concluded. A verdict was given for the
defendant
The amount involved was about $500
for the loss by fire Of a lot OF lumber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-24

WASHINGTON Sept 23-The secre-
,sry ~ mo Treasury has appointed
rnouas S. Luke. r. NJ Marquan. Eman-
mai Herman and Charles I. Roth. as Gus
tom inspectors az Sitka, Alaska. az 8
nor dav These appointments were made
necessary by the exodus 20 ths klondike
region.
yne Secretary also has appointed Ira
" Porter. as Assistant Surgeon Of tho
Marine hospital Service no Mobile, Ala,
N assist I'm the care of yellow fever cases.
ua-
MI J. NJ. Macon IS still confined 20 bis
house No. 1o6 east Marshall street with
malariai fever.