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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Dress Goods, COIOred.
Astonishing Bargains.

u 1-2c. double fold Plaids.".; ;.........' e.
a9c fancy mix Suiunss in an new .pi-
orngs and neat patterns, 70 go on inia
5oc. Cloth. 50 inches wide, our sale price
Covet Cloth. 81 inches q y va vide
remembeD. Atwood made TO sen Tor o'c.
I'm all colors and black, our sale price
viii be...................... ........t'S
scotch Flake Suitlng. lG inches wide
and Of the purcgt wool; one Of me nand-
some and most desirable fabrics or the
season. really worth zoe. yard, but our
sale price is....-.....-..-,. .....;.' ....'
Granite Suitings. % inches vide in swell
lest designs and newest colorIngs. now ail
the rage for suits and positively worm
SOC q yard. but our price is only. .1lc.
Ladies' BroadclOth. b. inches wide in
such shades as castor and royal nlue'
myrtle. green. and now shades of brown
and black. the real value ST. but our price
VIII hr...s.... .ss..+-.-- sstsfF+ '+ttft owe
iAnd we will sponge free OF charged
The Crcto Suiting. something .ncw-thcy
are Is inches wide and the SWEETEST goods
that ever has been shown over any coun-
ter. they are really worth SlH a. yard,
bur we bought heavy, and the sale price
VIII Dc .....s.... '''.f.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

away. Helen went with me 90 the cot
cage and insisted on remaining while /
completed the dressing OF his wounds
IT was Helen also. II an ;he North Pisa
folks who first learned what ! had
found out some time before. Mrs YAM
port had a washing machine. indeed. but
10 was human. and not wood and iron.
and its name was Cal Ills mothers
health had long been so bad that he
dared not leave her alone: and besides.
he had found that with his great strength
he could earn more at the washboard
than i'm the field. and an the time be had
been held TO be a "shiflcss iOafer." he
had actually been saving money. with
which I'm time he meant 10 go away from
North Pisa and begin AN over again.
This IS about all there ia 10 tell about
the case Of Cal Nanport. except that ne
got we'll in good time: that he was over
afterward the most popular man in North
Pisa, and that when Helen Woodmansie
was married Billy Kitchener was not the
bridegroom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

At twenty-five. Cal Nanport, six feet
tall, strong. swarthy and handsome,
was az once the most interesting ana
the most unpopular character In all
North Pisa, y. Y. lie dwclt with his
mother. Irish by birth, washerwoman
By trade and rclict OF the only pure
biooded Hollandcr ever known IN the
village. IN a whitewashcd cottage front
lag q nttlc-uscd side street. Aside
from Deacon Orcott. OF the Freewill
Baptist church. who was too old TO
work. and besides had a little money
laid by. and old John 'TOmlinson, who
lived In the big white house across from
the postoncc. and was rich. being
worth $1,000 AT least, and maybe more.
Cal was the only grown man in the place
who seemed 10 have no regular occupa-
ton. Hence his unpOpularity.
you see. doctor Jabez Kuggles, the
wagon-makor. explained 10 me one day.
soon after i began practicing in North
Pisa, zeal amt got no gumption. In
fact. he's-wal. what you might call
shlf'less. lie don't never work none at
all. 'ccptin' when the beans IS ripe.
Then he does go ont into the field and
pull. sometimes. though he didn't last
year when he's a min TO he kin do
more work n anybody I know. for he's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

saved himself, for he was not more IMAM
twelve or fifteen feet from the ground.
Int as II was he was as helpless as IL
he had been "A thousand feet up. There
we're shouts that he must be saved. OF
course. but nobody seemed TO under
stand how 1t could be done. and while
the talk went OIL the fire burned more
nerceiy.
IL was then that Cal Vanport came to
the front Knowing him as 1 had come 10
know him. l should not have been sur
prlsod al what followed had IL beeen the
girl that was IN danger. / must con-
foss, however, that under the clrcum-
stances / was thoroughly dazed. There
were no ladders handy, and hardly time
TO raise them II there had been, for FIJI
chener had evidently tainted and II res
cued al all must be rescued quickly
Cal saw that in a fash, and instead OF
waiting TO discuss things with any one,
he whipped or his coat. threw 1t over
his head to protect himself from smoke
and flame as much as possible, and
rushed straight into the burning house.
There were yelIs Of "Why. It's Cal Van
port. Stop him" and the like. and while
these were still sounding, Cal himself
appeared at the window with Kitchener
in his arms.
Then Cal disappeared. to fight his way
down the stairs 10 life and air
again. for he dared not jump with his
heavy burden. / thought he would
never get out. but he did though IL SEEM
ed hours before he staggered through
the door with Kitchener. comparatively
unscathed. 1t had all taken little more
time than It takes to read 1t. and the
"shifless loafor' got round after round
OF the heart est cheers.
But although Kitchener was safe and
sound. Cal was painfully hurt. A broad
red cash across his face showed that
he would probably be a handsome man
no more. and the moment after he was
relieved Of Filchenor's weight, he stag
gerod and fell unconscious. / had
jumped from my buggy and ran TO
him. but Helen WOodmansie was there
before me; and she dashed water
brought from the well. into CARS face.
while / hastily bound Up the cash be-
fore taking him TO the little white
washed cottage, which was not FAR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

who are sevon-day men and have been iu
The service OF tho company for period
or not less than iyc yells-Flz., pass
sengers and goods porteu uchei co.iec-
tors checkers. goods oni parcels carriers.
JOurnoymCn Custom lllrstshocf in-
lon l. OF New York BIAS been in existence
nearly 90 years. The union bias over go
members lu good standing. TIE lnitin-
ton Zee is now sl and the dnes are $50
a year or so cont. month, ana % cents
every quarter for per capita tax tq tne
Journoymen H0rscsh0cr International
Union OF tho United statcsSnd Canndu.
Every piece of work done tor Che city
OF London has This stipulation. Hrrr
trades union price shall govern ail wagc3
p.id." Merry 400 work lf done directly hy
tho CITY. the mon select their own foro-
man who eivos bond and receives only
tho same wages MS tho others the city
lookne t0 him as security for tho class
of worl, done The lowest bin from con-
tractors FOR % sewer On York road Lon
don. was $4,000. Tho city did The work
itself for $4,000 and paid Sil5 per day.
when the contractor paid 81 % Tor similar
work
Tie Dor Department Of The Board OF
Trade has issued IT'S fourth annual report
on changes IN wages and hours ~ labor
IN the United Kingdom. Tile report shows
that I'm 1876 the net result ~ an changes
rcco rded was rise OF wages amounting
IN the aggregate 20 nearly glooo pounds a
week. Tho net effect ot an changes re-
ported was an increase or 1852 pounds
IN weekly wages as against falls Of over
y 1000 pounds in is1A and OF over hvo
pounds In 1894. The increase in 1870 IS
equivalent 10 an average advance on
10 i-2 q per week in the wages Of Hao's
woi xreoplc affected. Tho changes IN me
hours OF labor last year resulted Ia re-
duction OF hours amounting IN the qFgge
- l.. =. :. 20 ne M..L-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

The knights OF Labor OF Rochester ana
vicinity have for the second time nom
ored one OF their women members. Mrs.
Lulu T.. Ford with an election as their
representative to the general assembly OF
the order
Ideal unions Of the National Union
Of Metal Polishors Buffers and Brass
Workers using stationery minus the
printers union label are subject 10
fine Of g for each ofiense The fine IS
imposed by the National Union.
At a recent meeting Of the Boston ny
biographical Union committee was ap-
pointed 10 wait upon both OF the political
parties to urge their admission 90 their
platforms Of q plank advocating the gov
eminent control Of the telegraph and tele-
phone systems
Hereafter all plumbers "a Milwaukee
will have TO pass an examination before
they viii be permitted TO engage IN their
trade. Master plumbers must pay a license
OF s. and journeymen Sd cents. These
licenses are 10 be renewed annually. az
an expense OF % cents.
A member OF n New York Union who
had been suspended Tor nonpayment OF
dues was readmitted 20 the society when
he became sick. A day later ne died.
anu lHe uuIOh ieiuStu 10 pay wv i-i-t.
benefit OF SIS. IL was sued and the court
decided in favor OF the union.
~ the National Brewery Workers con-
vcnti0n there were two chairmen rep
resenting both languages. when motion
was made IN German IL was translated
into English by one chairman. and when
II was amende, In English. 10 was trans
lated into German by the other chairman,
and singular ID relate. there was no oo-
Jcctionable friction.
The directors OF the Furness. Eng.
Railway Company have decided 10 grant
three days annual holiday with pay 10
those belonging 70 tile following grades
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Black Dress Goods.

We are noted for the largest stock and
the lowest price and the prices quoted to-
day will back our reputation
16 2-3c. black figured Slcilian. sale price
n 3-fc.
2-c black figured Sicilian sale price. Joe.
Soc. black Boucle. IS inches wide. slle
price.......... ............ ............ ...lYC.
soc. plain black Sicil o.. - inches wide,
SOC.
zoe. black Vigaro. 80 inches wide, sale
500. plain Henrietta. 90 inches wide. sale
price .-.-.-... .....--.. .-....fi
81 plain Henrietta, a. inches wide. sale
plice-...+.- ..-... .Nf.
50c. Storm Serge 81 Inches wide sale
price .....-.-.....
SOC. Storm Serge 56 inches wide. sale
price. ....-....... ..-.-.- ....-...........I.
a new line OF pricstly's goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
THE WORLD
OF LABOR.

Berlin has no boOtblacks.
We export meat TO Japan.
Japan hasn't a storing house.
Berlin contains 500 bakers.
London has 100000 dwellings.
Fish are sold alive in Japan.
Detroit has 40 idle machinisis.
There are son species Of plants.
New York varnishcrs have won strike
for s. "a day.
Detroit clerks invited employers &c at
tend their meetings
Brooklyn and New York cornice makers
struck for $3.50 "a dcy.
Cleveland bakers want the state 90 fix
Che weight OF "a loaf or bread.
Cleveland Central Labor Union insists
that the street car fare shalt be three
cents.
The eight-hour day has prevailed AZ
the Stafford Eng. Iron Works since l~3.
Wheeling musicians kicked because the
Hod Carriers Union employed non'
union pianist
Tho Laborers' Union Protective Society
OF New York has now nearly istlJ menu
hers.
or l3l local unions Of the Custom
Taiiors National Union - ih'oF TUT
Their restriction Of immigration.
Bay city, Wis. is 10 become an expert
mCnt In cooperative manufacturing
and agricultural community
Detroit pcddlcrs have organized. ihcy
viii test the conslltutionalii. or an or
dinancc taxing them So year.
Washington unionists say that nom
union bricklayers have recently been en-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

ploycd mo the Treasury building
Harry Barter. of the Detroit Long
sh0remcns Union. will be a candidate
FOR the Democratic nomination for CITY
Treasurer.
The united garment workers OF De-
tro.t are now working full time. six days
On the week, with overtime three nights
per week.
Tie Brewers national convention at
Boston Voted that every member of the
Organization shall contribute one days
earnings for The miners relief fund.
The Federation OF Labor has been
coLdcmn,d by the Pittsburg United Labor
League for declaring the hreweries or
that town mot fair They employ
knights Of Labor.
An Organization OF members OF labor
unions for the purpose Of promoting the
interests OF members Of labor unions who
may Doe candidates Tor office at the munic-
ipal election has been formed az Roch-
ester.
The United Association OF Plumbers.
Steamhttcrs and Steamhtters' Helpers OF
Chicago suggests that members Of the
Organization I'm every state in the Union
shall urge the Legislatures 10 pass laws
making eight hours legal days en-
plovrent for an who work for wages.
Canadian unionists want the Dominion
government either 20 establish a govern
mcnt factory for the making OF uniforms
Tor the soldiers or to have inserted In
the contracts the clause that the clothing
must be manufactured only in union fac
tories.
Tho Fishermen's Union Of Cleveland
has presented scale for the acceptance
Of the houses which the latter consld-
cred quite fair II provided for a wage
Of g. working day Of eleven hours. aud
- cents an hour for overtime and speci-
fes that the crew shah not contain less
than I'VE men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
FREE! FREE!
Carpets

Notwithstanding tine recent advance in
prices OF an kinds Of Carpets. we viii
continue To sell at our extra low prices
until our present stock is all made nap.
Depend ON b. Wen be the last house to
advance prices
LAID ABSOLUTELY FREE THIS
WEEK
New fan designs in body Brussels Care
pet. selling elsewhere for l5c., make lay
our Nl0 grade best body Brussels boo
velvet designs. made. laid and lined. 1lc.
Wilton velvet Carpet, made, laid, and
We have an the new shades in blues,
gree Is. and oak patterns
5or. wool Ingram Carpet made. laid.
and lined. .......... ....................llc.
our ljc. best In grain carpet, made, laid.
and lined....... ......... ................l2c.
our 2jc. Ingram. not lnade............llc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Linens

We bought heavy TO sell quickly-thosc
prices will do 90.
Joe. check Huck Towel sale price....5c.
Joe. pure linen Huck 'rOwcl........b l-ir.
11c. pure linen Huck Towel, @NlA ihe
SAFE price,. .,,... - 80.
go this sale Observation-Disclosures.
25c. Turkey Red Table Linen. ] ID yds
wide guaranteed TO Dee fast colOrs. sale
price ..-.-.--..-. --;..... ...-,.: .ilc
81 wide. would be "a bargain at ijc., our
sale pricc.......... ---..-.............-....a Nc
Pure linen white frnged Napkins real
value S9c.. sale pfice......-............ soc.
For the lack Di space we could not be-
gin to mention cur linen bargains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
White Bed Spreads (seconds).

We purchased the entire stock ~ one Of
the largest mills in New England. The
impcrfectiOns are almost imperceptible
100 crochet Spreads. slightly imperfect
good value az Glc. each. Tomorrow bar
15e. extra large Crochet Spreads center
patterns, hemmed for use. splendid value
for slc. tO-mOrrOWs bargalns..........
lS9 Marscilies pattern Spreads, sold for
s.. % 20 lnr..........-...........-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
DOmeStics and
Cotton Wash Goods.

yard wide mbloached Cotton, round
thread. sale pricc.-.................. l-zc'
ac. uuhlcached tOttOn............ ....z &C.
ac. apron Gnghams. sale price......ai
1re Madras Shirting. sale price. y lie.
l-3c Flanuclcttes i'm dark grounds and
neat patterns. sale price............. &c.
12ilc Cashmere Reps 1 yd wide, sale
price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -...-....-.S l-sc.
lie.
l2zc Porcales I'm dark grounds, ] yard
wide. per rd....-........ .........:, .c.
Good straw Ticking that usually sells
for I0e ward to- go fOr..............S t-3c.
17c. feather Ticking for............ ~ l-2c.
New figure Covct Cloth worth l5c ward
for. Observation-Disclosures. ........ .......... .lVc.
yard wide hc3ched Cotton. better
than Androscoggin, and good as finest OF
loom. yard........... ......... ...............6c
d. t-2c. Yulo Cloth, something new for
dressing sacqucs.......... ..... ......6 l-3c.
5c. CalicOcs To- go f0r.................3 lie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
A silk Sensation.

The same goods for less money: better
goods for loss money than You can get
anywhere else ina Rchmon1.
SILKS pieces lN-inch colorcd SILK
velvet in AN new colors this season. worth
SILkS-l0 pieces OF black satin and
grain brorado silk in new dcsigns-reou-
Jar value 81, yale pricc.................,>9c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

The taking Of depositions IN the Small
Ford case was continued yesterday morn
ing In the Office OF General Edgar Allan.
Several witnesses were examined after
which an adjournment was taken until
next Thursday morning.
IL is said that this was done i'm order 10
secure the presence Of witnesses. who are
not in the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

The impression that the cafe at Lake
side has closed UP for the summer is
erroneous. The cafe Will be open from
A. NJ till II =. NJ. daily until the cold
weather sets in and SO long as there is
any patronage from the people visiting
Lakeside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Comforts

At specially low prices. We have never
before offered such comforts FOR $50 little
money. They arc simply wonders for
quality. size. price. and chcIuuess
quilted .. ..31c.
Fun size. Persian calico Comforts. white
cotton filling. value 50. sale prices SIZE.
l'ull size Comfort. lrcncn covering. linz
ci with pure white cotton. value 1925.
sale Price. ...... .................g -c.
Fun size figured sattopn Comforts.
white down. cotton filling. value S2-j sale
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

81 heavy gray Blankets............... .5oc
Heavy white 1904 Western wool Blan
Kcts - bargain 40 $3.50 sale price. "a pair
$3.50
Pure wool Western Blankets, in all col
ors. white gray. and red. mo California
can equal &c. bargain mt 81, extra i1rgl
size. snln nrInn. n mIIr................. NJ. N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Stamped Linen and
Art Work.

Stamped Center Pieces In new designs
1SxlS. real value. Z5c. sale prcc........l0c.
Stamped DOylCs size SIS, sold for Pee.
sale pricc.......-......... .... ........b &c.
Stamped Buffet Scaris. hemstitched,
pure linen, q inches long. sold for Soc,
Buffet Scarf with white borders I'm
new colors and designs. lia sd. long, real
value 51c.. sale pricc.............. Zoe.
New line of Gimpure work and Rennai-
sance Center Pieces 40 great reductions.
New line of Stamped Head Rests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Blankets.


Square yards Of solid comfort FOR a very
little money.
It will not give YOU much idea OF our
superiority DOB Blanket-scllng 90 simply
read tine prices and figures. You must
como and see The weight and the width.
and thickness. then look at the prices
cheaper we sen Blankets than others
s1c gray ard white Blankots........2ic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Yelling Bargains.

No old patterns. but an new ones will
60 on this sale at such prices.
1S-inch Yelling. fish net with chenille dot.
sold Tor 29c., only one 10 a. customer FOR
He.
lS-inch Veilings, the new fish net pat-
tern sold for 50c.. sale pricc............29c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

An lho fashionable styles. am thc desire
able widths. an fho new staple o0i0rs.
rubullrs. s0umchcd sulanas Tians. de-
est prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Kid Gloves.

A sample salo 0f Kid Gloves We have
ali lhe new shades 9t 5c. and fl worth
double.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

There are now p local associations Of
hat makers and fnishers connected with
the United Hatters of North America.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Trunks.

We need tho room Tor our Carpet De-
uartmont and $50 have - rrHnks on
hand which $780, are goin8 t0 s-l less than
Che makers price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Floor and Stair Oil Cloth.

2jc. grade. I sd. wide ................20c
SOC. grade ~ yard widc................3,c
69c. grade, 2 yde widc...............50c
SOC. grade ? yds widc................ 1921 be-
Stair on Cloth that sold for 3le. for Poe
oil Cloth Mats. made to sen for ,5c.
sale price ......... ............. - 1ll
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Chiffons.

We have hem ln all e0i0rf pioafcd.
plaln and pu6od. NJ you sec them GOO ths
Tower Store y0u Will suy they arc neW-
est and cheapest in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

We claim them "a big value FOR your
money Your verdict is asked on our
Flannel bargains.
Wool white Ilanncls. worth flc. Yi.,
90 go on This sale for. .................l l' e.
zoe. all-wooi white F'ln1cl........l 2-lc.
3Js grade f1r.................... ..........e.
2ir. wool red f1uual. ........s....l1 --ic.
coz. ail-wc0l twill rcd FLANNEL Co 30
..........t.. ......... t....... .....s....c.
De. blue and gray wool Flanncl. at fhe
barWin price .................. ........ ..lle.
Great bargains in remnants OF canton
Fnnnel. D 90 Sc. yard, almost worth doA-
BILE %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Silks.

. pieces Of black Satin Duchess. one
dollar could not buy az good for what we
are going 20 sell. on this sale....... soc.
We are receiving silks daily in an new
designs I'm plaids. Roman stripes, and
plain 10 80 at great sacrifice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Window Shades.

700 Shades. an new colors. 2xG with 100
It's fixtures. sale price. ................. 2io.
69c. ones, with fixtures cOmpletc..1le.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Sheetine.

22c Shooting io-i Wide. only 10 yds n Z
customer. sale price. ................l 90 3-lc,'
Androacoggin hlc1chod Shooting, Pa
yds Wide. to $50 Observation-Disclosures. .-Ic.
AndroscOggln uuhlDlehcd Shooting, lle.
grade. 3d.. to go for. ~,.lfu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
Cotton
Batting
Lace Curtains.
Canton and Wool Flannel.

po not IAN TO SEQ our Lace cur''ln pr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-19
Mr.. FORWOOD DEAD.
Paralysis Kills Him at the age OF SHtyo
six Years.

Amer G. Forwood one of the most higf.
ly respected residents and prosperous
farmers of Brandywins hundred, died at
5o3 O'Clock last evening at tho Gibson
House the home of his son Clarence NJ
forwood. Mr.. Folwoods death was due
to stroke Of paralysis which he suffered
Tuesday afternoon He was member Of
the grand jury just discharged and had
performed his duties on Tuesday.
After leaving the Court House Mr.. For.
wood was stricken and when friends arriy.
ed at the hotel with him he was speechess.
He never spoke since He was conscious
however, and at times there were hopes az
recovery, but the change FOR the worse
came early yesterday afternoon and from
uhonusciousness, which las ted an hour he
PASSED into death,
MIR. Forwood was born at Claymont Ia
Brandywine Hundred in July, 1881 He
Forwood.
He received his education in the schools
OF the Hundred where he lived. and at an
early age learned the farming business un.
der his father. About 1862 lie married
Miss Mary Elizabeth Miller the daught or
OF Joseph Miller, who Is now so years old
and who resides In Brandywine Hundred.
Mrs. Forwood died seven years ago. Mr.,
Forwood was life long Republican buh
never held an Office.
He leaves three sons, Alonzp of Thur.
low, Joseph and Clarence A. Of Whining.
ton,and one daughter Mrs. Irene Vernon,
who lives at the Forwooi home Claymont,
Dr.. Forwood of Chester is cousin.
Mr.. ForWool owned Il farm CT 100 acres
at Grubb's Landing on the Philadelphia
lurnpiko: His mother was a relative Of
Hon. !, c. Grubb
The funeral will take place from the old
homestead a5 Clayton, Monday NOR ming
it il o'clock.