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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

ducts Of the farm" so necessary to the en-
joyment OF life thrown In free" Is not
to be desplsed at this day How many OF
the people In our cities would rejoice
IL they could realize similar return for
their labors. The Virginia farmer can do
as well as his brother OF Iowa when he
sets himself in the way OF doing so. He
possesses advantages In climate. location
and all that conduce TO profitable farming
Infinitely greater than his Iowa brethren,
put ne has never made the best OF them.
Could you refer, as | can. to the files
OF the Southern Planter for fifty years
back. you would find that the virginia
farmer had been all that time complain
ing OF hard times" He has made them
hard by neglecting everything but the
planting OF a crop TO sell of In Its raw
and unfinished or unconverted state. They
Will continue hard" notwithstanding
what Congress or the Legislature may do
FOR him until he changes his system, and
converts his raw products into finished
article OF beef. mutton, hog meat, hut
ter. cheese &c. for the market, and raises
or makes enough OF all these products. rot
only TO supply all his own needs and the
needs OF the city population OF the State.
but also surplus for export He can do
this, and he has no right 10 grumble I'M
til he has so done, and then failed TO
make good living. The wall that Nlr-
ginia lands are exhausted Is untrue.
Change the system. and they will produce
as well as the lands OF other States.
England has lands which to-day after
being farmed hundreds of years produces
more per acre than when they were viz
gin. and | doubt not that this is SO to-
day with lands in Iowa. The system and
not the land is at fault. Last year we
produced corn crops I'm this State with
out any fertilizer greater than were pro-
duced per acre in the virgin soils OF the
West. and we can sell these products
for nearly twice as much as the western
90
good, scientific farming" and not by
mere planting" and they are now be-
ing converted into meat which will make
their production still more profitable.
Here Is encouragement for the young
men Of Virginia. VIII they avail them
selves OF the opportunity and change their
system? On their doing so depends their
future J. 4. JACKSON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

Truck to BE Carried Very Cheap to Balti,
more.

Truck 10 BE Carried Very Cheap to Balti>
more.
General Manager Reuben Foster. OF the
Baltimore. Chesapeake and Richmond
Steamboat Company, has decided TO meet
the recent cut made by the Bay Line on
al perishable freights. especially truck,
carried from Norfolk. Primers Point and
Old Point Va, to this port, and has Is
sued circulars to that effect. the re-
yised tariff to la effective at once. In
keeping with the cut made by the Bay
Line. Manager Foster has reduced the
tariff on all early vegetables about thirty
per cent, as compared with the rates
ruling at this time last year.
The new tariff on these products is as
follows: In Barrels-Kale, s cents; cab
bage. Y cents; spinach. 10 cents; potatoes
and lettuce, IS cents; fruit and vegetables,
not otherwise specified. IS cents. In
Boxes-Green fruits and vegetables,
and s cents. according to size OF package;
Strawberries, IA to 81 cents per crate, ac-
cording 10 size. On fish. crabs, oysters.
game and eggs "a reduction OF about ~
per cent. on old rates has been made.
The Bay Line and the York River Line
OF tile Baltimore, Chesapeake and Rich
mond Steamboat Company are now en-
gagged In pretty warm contest for SUI
premacy in the fish-carryng trade from
Richmond and Norfolk, and points con-
uguOus to these cities.
Last year 1t Is said that the Bay Line
got all the fish shipments that were sent
oyfer the Norfolk and Southern road, but
the latter company this year decided 10
distribute its patronage. and divides the
freight coming over the road, giving TO
the competing compares ON alternate
days. So far. the York River Line has
succeeded in getting the heaviest con-
slgnments. having landed at tho wharf
yesterday about $50 packages from Nor
folk and West Polnt.-The American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
UITH THf STiTG PRESS.

That angry and violent rustic down IA
North Carolina IS the Governor.-NOrfolk
Landmark
The first formal meeting OF tho Mckin-
ley Cabinet could not be called per-
fectly happy one. as Bliss was absent
Roanoke Times.
Cur printer left quite suddenly ard un-
expedCdly on Monday. and as a result
Of his abdication we are late and also
shy Of reading matter.-Farmviile jour
nal.
Col. Ineersol evidently believes that
when q man has been induced TO eX-
change good money for ticket TO one
Of his lectures. he IS In need or informa-
ton Of dow 20 reform mankind -
HarrisOnburg Free Press.
With the close Of this session OF Con-
gress. the term Of the Hon >. :. Iur-
ner expired. and he again returns TO pri-
vate life. during his term as Congress-
man he has attended faithfully TO the
interests OF his constituents. His course
on the monetary question, though al var
lance with tho Will Of large majority
OF his constituents, was straightforward
and manl,. nc did not believe In the frea
coinage Of silver at the ratio OF 10 10 ].
and feeling such course 10 be derogatory
10 tho best interests Of his people, yet
knowing that large majority OF them
were I'm favor Of g. he honorably refused
denomination on that platform.-Na ereh
Register.
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Facts and Comments for Cyclists.

Although apparently n small matter the
designing OF name plates for bicycles Is
a detail 70 when considerable attention
Is new given. Heretofore the name plates
have shown only in front but an innova-
ton original with the makers OF the
Crescent wheels. has found favor every
where In trade circles. The principal idea
carried out ia the construction or this
model Mate Is 10 have IL easily discern
ble on the sides as well as in frcnt.
- 49,
Contrary 10 published reports the great
Irvington- Millburn emile handicap Will
take place this year as usuai over the
famous course in New Jersey. This event
excites interest In every state IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

w. c. Pelot the popular young student
Of cycle racing who witnessed every M
tional Circuit tournament last season.
speaks of the outlook for the sport TINS
year as follows THE indications are
fbat the racing season Of % Will be one
OF small teams. fast racing, clean Work
on the part of the riders and general re-
vival in racing in all parts Of the country.
From tho present appearance the sport
will never get so stronge that Il can STAND
on its own feet without ana from tho
manufacturers. This was proven by the
cancellation OF dates all along the Nation
al circuit last year until team was seh1
out from Chicago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

Union. and marks the opening Of the road
racing season in the East, being held an
nually on May 3Oth. The extension Of a
trolley line over a part of the course
would. It was thought. necessitate the Sc,
lection of another road. but IL TRANSFERRED
at a recent inv estigation that the rail-
way line would not in any way interfere
with the sport.
In view Of the fact that many cyclists
contemplate touring abroad this year o..
would be well for them % bear IN mlnu
the fact that the meter and klOmetre plan
of measurement Of distance prevails III
a majority Of the continental countries.
Familiarity with the plan may save much
Inconvenience. Taking kilometres as the
standard the equivalents in English meas
ures are as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
A "NyStery Tea

"a Mystery Tea" will be held at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. NJ. A. Hobbs, 800 west Mar
shall street, on Tuesday evening, March
23d, by the Epworth League. or PARK
Place church. There will be no admission
fee, and a nice supper can be had tor
fifteen cents. The proceeds will 90 toward
paying the debt on the church ana
large attendance Is expected. Inc COM
mlttee consists of Miss Eta Hobbs and
Mr.. WILDER Montgomery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Dr., Greene'S NerVura is the True King
Of Medicines.
More Powerful Than the Most Absolute Mon
arch, for 1t Creates Health and Strength.
DR.. Greene's Nervura the Greatest Cure
Known to Man.

DR.. Greene's cathari.c Pills should he KEEP.
in the house, FOR they are the sure cure for
blliousness and constipation. Sugar coated,
easy to take, certain and pleasant 90 act.
DR.. Greene, IS West 18th St..Nev York City,
who has the largest and most successful prac-
ticc in tho world, can be consulted free, 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

The Democrats Of Chicago have nomi-
mated Carter II. Harrison, son OF the
former popular Mayor, who was killed
few years ago. for the mayoralty.
Altgeld is said to have dominated the
convention. which endorsed free silver
and several other Of his pet vagaries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

a member OF Clevelands Cabinet It
Is said will be counsel for the Pullman
Company at $4,000 per annum. That's
the luck Of Democratic ex-cabinet officers
they have TO begin at the bottom. a
republican would have captured the more
lrcl atiVe job OF porter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Hurt at the Tredegar.

DR.. Charles Labenberg, in charge OF the
ambulance, was called TO the Iredegar
Works yesterday afternoon, 10 attend Mr.
John King. workman at that place. who
was knocked down by the yard engine.
and bruised about the body and knee.
He was treated and sent 10 his home, at
223 Randolph street. in . carriage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
A Business Duty.

Daffodils are showing tips.
Despite the bitter cold;
Wen they know. tho blizzard nips'
They've roots beneath the mold.
Be a daffodil. my son;
When sharp misfortune blight
Bank on stores Of energy
In regions out OF sight.
Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

The story of a wonderfully intelligent"
cat is printed in a Kansas paper. which
having being taken two hundred miles
away, returned in few days. This may
be wonderfully intelligent" for a cat,
but no sane man would have done it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Uarblnger OF Spring.

We understand that there will be a
host OF candidates In the field at the
coming spring electlon.-Culpeper Enter
prise.
The toothsome sucker Is now being dip
ped in numbers along the Shenandoah
Warren Register
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Wheels In Fishyille.

"Ah.'' said the trout. II feel much re-
freshed after my bicycle ride"
you on a wheelv exclaimed the eel.
Certainly. / went up to the mill race
and took a spin on the watrr wheel
PhIladeIphia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
To Make lis Delivery Certain,

II Colonel Corbett really has discovered
a new blow (which is certain TO knock out
anyone who receives it, he would better
hire an express company TO deliver 1t
to Fitzsimmon5-Chicag Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

An exchange says: Cant the state OF
Nevada be made incommunicado?" Hard
~. until after the l7fh. then no steps Will
be necessary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

A Texan claims that he had lived on
one lark day. If ne had said "a night
folks would have been guessing he was
Hon. Miles Crowley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Last Law Of the NinstreIs.

Twas midnight. In his guarded tent
tho Turk lay sleeping like a top. He
knew whichever way IL went he wouldn't
be the one to drop.-New York Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

The cruel photographers are trying to
comfort Canton's offer OF a bonus TO a
boiler factory. as a desire 10 keep up
the late racket
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
In No Shape 10 be frisky.

A French astronomer declares that We
rus has an atmosphere. II that young
woman has begun putting on airs perhaps
she could be pei suaded 10 put on few
clothes also.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Their Stcep Rates.

The statement comes from Florida that
several New Workers have recently had
narrow escapes from being buncoed. The
fact that they escaped would seem to in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
Entirely Justified.

A physical culture lecturer says that
III woman would eat more onions she
would have fewer calls from the Doctor"
Wen. the doctor would be justilied.-Chi-
cago Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

An Exchange says. "mobs make fewer
mistakes than courts" but they do not
guess half as often.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

Few babies realize how many doctor
bills they save their parents by giving
them the opportunity to take long. invl-
gorating walks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

dicate that they asked the price OF board
before engaging Commercial Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

Mr.. Cleveland is now off Cape Hat.eras.
but is still on his old mission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

AT this season Of the year you need spring
medicine for your blood and nerves, for your
nerves are weak, your blood impure and your
system is run down in vitality and ygor. You
need toning up, strengthening, yitalizing'
While not exactly sick, you are out OF order,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

something else claimed to be 'iust as good. ="
There is nothing else as good and as sure 10
cure as DR.. Greene's Neryura. Call for tand
zee that you get It. -..s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14

Altgeld has degeneratcd into bossing
city convention. His decline has been
somewhat slow but exceedingly sure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-14
TIMES BUILDING.
TENTH AND BANK STREETS.
tarHaIfHnNn

WASHINGTON BUREAU. ANGUS NC
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The record-union., 1897-02-25
A FURTHER RETRIEVE.
William Leary Has a Lease of Life
Till narCh a. 1S0S

The Governor has granted a further
reprieve to William Leary, who was
convicted in March, 1895, of murder in
the second degree. In December follow
ing he was first reprieved in conse-
quence of a letter from Warden Hale of
San Quentin Prison, inclosing the fol-
lowing certificate from the Resident
Physician:
This is to certify that I have given
William Leary, prisoner No. 10 ,I61, a
careful examination as to his physical
and mental condition. l find that owing
to his age-seventy- past-his mental
faculties are very much impaired, and
his physical condition is exceedingly
poor
few days ago DR.. Lawlor further re-
ported that 'Leary is so weak mentally
and physically that he is to a great ex-
tent oblivious to his situation
In consequence of a statement in the
first reprieve that the Governor would
recommend to the Legislature the pas
sage of a law which should prevent the
pardon of criminals commuted from the
death penalty to life Imprisonment
without the concurrence of a majority
of the Supreme Court, the Governor hes
itates to exercise Executive clemency in
the shape of a pardon until the Legis-
lature takes some action.
Awaiting such action, he has re-
prieved the execution of the death SEN
tence until the 4th day Of March, 1893.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

les. Capital 100000 with $4,000 sub
scribed and T. w. Samuelson, Hum
boldt, Nebraska: NJ. n. Gardner
(widow), Santa Monica, and Joseph D.
Radford, Gilbert Smith and Thomas r.
Wallace of Los Angeles as Directors.
F. H. Paine Feed and Fuel Company.
Principal place of business, Pomona,
Los Angeles County. Capital $4,000 all
subscribed, With F. H. Paine, W. A.
Paine. Clarence H. Lee, w. z. Lee and
D. D. Lee Of Pomona, Directors.
Artistic Life Company. Principal
place of business, Oakland. Capital
$4,000 with $4,000 subscribed and H. A.
Redfield, j. Van Buskirk and Chas d.
Hardy of Oakland and j. Lou Hallett
and R. H Owens of San Francisco, as
Directors.
Stockton Gravel Mining Co. Princi-
pal place of business, Stockton. Capt.
tai $500, 900 with $1,000 subscribed and
L. A. Richards of Grayson. Stanislaus
County and John E. Williams, George
Longhead, T. c. Cox and c. P. Fisher of
Stockton, as Directors
TopaS- Centennial Gold Mining Co.
Principal place of business, San Jose.
Capital 800, 900 with $42.250 subscribe .
and Geo. Roberts, l. E. Brigden and w.
NJ Cooper of San Jose and J. K. Challen
and j. II. Challen of Spanish Ranch,
PlumaS County, as Directors.
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marvellous medicine for young mothers
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during the period preceding motherhood 1t
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babv and makes its coming easy and almost
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chief consulting physician to the lnvalids'
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~ took DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
before my confinement. and was only in labor
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Rox Faston. Fresno Co. Cal. The physician
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Do this through education The greatest
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The record-union., 1897-02-25
THE COMING WHEEL CIRCUIT.
SaCramentO'S Racing Day Will be the 18th
Of March.
Several of the Fastest Wheelmen in
the World Will be Here to
Compete.

The Capital City Wheelmen yester-
day, through their committee appointed
for the purpose, closed the final ar
rangements that puts Sacramento into
the great wheel circuit for the spring
Of 1897, and the first meet will there
fore be held in this city on the 18th of
March.
Beyond all question 1T will be the
greatest meet of champion and amateur
wheelmen ever held on the Paclhc
Coast. 1t will include the most famous
wheelmen of the Nation, and some who
are of worldwide reputation. Two OF
these leave the East next week to reach
here in time. In the course of a few
days the full programme will be made
public, and it is safe to say that it will
excite the livehest expectation.
Interest in athletic contests in the
line of bicycle competition, is steadily
on the increase. The contests in which
human beings engage and not animals;
contests that are genteal, have no ele-
ment of brutality in them, that involve
skill and generalship as well as the
best physical development, are those
that most interest people, or should do
SO.
Moreover all these wheel contests are
under the rules and immediate direction
of the League of American Wheelmen,
the largest athletic organization in the
world The league permits no gaming
or betting of any kind on events, limits
the prizes for which competitors may
go, prescribes rules for their conduct,
plants it's code upon gentility, gentle
| ness and clean lines, and to this hour
has never had a scandal under its man
| agement save one, and in that case II
punished with great severity the two
offenders.
| The profits of the meet on the 18th of
March win all go to the construction
and maintenance of WheelwayS leading
out of Sacramento for the benefit of
pedestrians and wheelmen alike. Not
a cent Of the proceeds will go into the
! club treasury. Hence, the Capital City
| Club expects everybody interested in
wheelways will feel a personal concern
| in the meet The cost of arranging for
announcing the meeting will be close to
| $500, and therefore there must be an
attendance of some thousands of people
to realize profit.
professional events, taking about four
hours to work them off. The national
handicaper and the national officer
who inspe6ts and governs such meets
will be here to see to it that all rules
are observed, bes4ies which the reputa-
| ton of the Capital City men for clean
| and high class conduct of entertain
ments is guarantee that the fOrthcom-
ing one will be of the first order.
The only way these meets can be had
here is by enIisting San Jose, Petaluma,
Woodland, Dixon, Santa Rosa and
Stockton, and these are now all in the
circuit. The liveliest activity prevailed
among wheelmen yesterday when it
was announced that the preliminary
negotiations had been finally closed and
preparations for the meeting had been
entered upon.
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Funeral of hrs. Johnson.

The funeral of Mrs. John Johnson of
Sutter County, who was drowned near
Pleasant Grove last week. took place
yesterday from the residence of her
sister, Mrs. T. d. Ryan, at Twelfth and
= streets. From there the remains were
taken to the Cathedral, where services
We're held, Rev. Father Walsh officiat-
ing.
The Cathedral choir rendered several
hymns at the church and also at the
grave. Many handsome flower pieces
were sent as tokens of love and respect
for the deceased. The pallbearers We're
George Folger, Irwin Seymour, d. j.
Long, Henry Klemp, w. Fl. Hanlon and
Thomas Fox
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DEATH WAS INSTANTANEOUS.
Lineman Fred Stutz Received a Fatal
Shock Yesterday.
Two Thousand Volts of Electricity
Shot Through His Body
While at Work.

a sad accident happened yesterday
to Frederick Stutz, a lineman in the
employ of the Central California Elec-
trio (South Yuba Company, by which
the unfortunate man lost his life.
Stutz and some other men were en-
gagged in running a wire through the
ley between J and K streets, east of
Twenty fifth. He had ascended a pole,
and was about twenty-five feet from
the ground when he attempted to splice
in a branch line on one of the main
wires.
AS the sun was shining bright and
warm, he had taken off the heavy rub
Der gloves, which the company sup
plies to all its workmen, and placed
them in his belt. Just what caused
him to come in contact with a live wire
is not known, but it is supposed that
one of his spurs slipped and that he
involuntarily threw out his hands to
protect himself.
At all events, his bare hands came in
contact with a wire carrying 1000
volts, and he was instantly killed and
fell to the ground. His comrades at
once summoned medical aid in the
hope that he might be alive. but the
Ihysician reported that his death had
been instantaneous.
The line foreman stated that StutZ
was one Of the most experienced line
men in the company's employ, and the
accident can be accounted for only on
the supposition that it occurred as
stated above. The company, he says,
requires it's employees to wear rubber
gloves when handling wires but some
times the more experienced become
careless.
Stutzs hands were badly burned
from their contact with the wire. He
was about 26 years of age, and his IA
Their and sister reside here