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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

recent aunuratf0n FOR n pension stat
oI au awkward fact i'm 81 rather h.'.l
way. lilo bad been wounded while ms
regiment was ia rapid retreat n.0 uo
SAID. of received DDS wound WINE lnaIch-
ing rapidly in front ot the enemy.
Lc Iislro publishes this story, tine
ffuth of which d. VOuchcd FOR Ine
MAYOR or "a town. recently elected 10 that
ofn.. bad been Tor many years Juo 5e'
and was called upon soon alter as7uiIlli-
tho Office OF mayor ~ perform We
ding ceremony. When closing the oil-
,,.rt service be wound Jp by addressing
The couple a. follows. "1 ou are no"
united n marriage uy law. 1ol nave
thf.e DAVIS tl.ce in which you may APP
peal against tlis sentence.
secretary Carlisle once issued an OF
CHAT no two members of family should
b.. ,,nnla,..l Inn the Treasury Department
~ tn. .r... Iitn. This caused several
dismfssals and forced designations ana
... louul woman whose mother hdd
boon forced by tho rule 10 leave MADE
au INDIGNANT call UPON Logan 'aIi.Si. A.
Tic sol o. Secretary carlisle ana 'H..l
clerk of Tie Department 9. ..,, plf'. IT,
threatened and finally said. well VI. .
chief clerk. it's poor rule that s.n I
work both WAYS Both your idiltr 'ud
yourself being here the rule is violated
and ] think it is "a shame th.'i sue" az
yoritism should bee disp.aycN. l,osai I,
Won. ~ flr-4w.v look Finally Doe said:
"Wcu. l guess the old man will have
Co -o.'
A traveller ~ n Pennsylvani1 inn ont
iu tho country got up one Nl-ht 10 gee
what the weather was outside. hut in
.toad ~ opening the window he made a
mistake and opened cupboard that
Iad a class door Landlord" he shout
"a dowr4tairs. what sort of weather do
YOU call th.so Tho nirhi : as dark as
Esspt and smells of chocs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
THE TIMES--RICHMOND VA. TIL RSDAY. FEBRUARY 25 1877

ed, the number increasing from, l.ypi u,
1910 t. 1868 in 1850 our rope ana IupDe.
factories have found employ iiien' IT,, -
nearly 500 additional women Vp.I .l "a,
Shirt. collar. and cuff makers nave Ia ~
creased from 2Sl2 In 1870 to l5,3'1 IN ~
while our silk mills found new einPioy
mcnt fer from 2lWJ to 21.VD women M
army OF women has invaded tle -,
ana cigar Industry. and the hui mr., 49,
employed has increased from htuo - -.
1900 in 1870 To nearly 500 in 1871, q hce
increase Of about 2i,Vv women. ~ -,
whole, the number OF people ensdstu -,
manufacturing and mechai'S'la J., ~
ms increased from a93,si' IN io'v ~ -, -,
~ IN lss1 This h about 4 ln's ~. a., II
crease. During the same period ,he tO,"i
number of both, sexes engaged ABOUT
doubled.
In these industries we find the AMER,
can wdm1n literally taking mana III a.,
branches. As "a blacksmith Snc Pi,9 ~
hammer on the anvil. and makes INC
sparks ily. She binds books MIKES po,l Dol
ties. brcWs beer. and works III nIl'h Az ~
tile yards. As contractor 7Hc D ,, -
houses, and as plumber dh" 20 -
performs the ost intricate 'Hu In.
tying work I'm al the metals lh'lu,ll -
gold and silver She cuts stone. lays
brick. plavtfrs walls. shingles your roOl
and tins the cutters. In the SapdS.l's " ~.
whitcwastcr. woman enEaEs5 u, - LII
ial occupation OF withdrawing your reH-
ing. while enc woman returns
eng eed as wcll-iieser- ,.,.. co,io,,
Thus does The grnter sex 'iu.''s 49, 49,
man i'm the conflict OF IRE li-' ~
tiOns that i'm the past nave p-'n looAe''
upon as givon over TO the maze s'N. -
study OF these figures not only suss 'ls
the intense heht for existence WhicN mas
been going on for the last quarter OF
century, and has made 10 necessary lot
the women Of the family a. 40 sDill'.'ll'is
for themselves. but 1t ikeWiS" uil'-T w. ..
the fact that our women ho,o ~. IL
slow en- taking advantage or opiet'unl-
ties afforded for "a wider iantc ol clI-
plovmcut In $50 there were lNi'.@'N VIZ
mon cmuloved in gliniui occupations.
To-day wc find eoii51 or more IMAM
twice rs many. The increase Do the num-
Der of men similarly engaged was my
nearly 30 great. While woman mas tiN 'H
up some peculiar occupations. tne ~tll7
factory feature of the inquiry mes in the
fact that she has made greatest ne'uWay
ln those occupation. when are pest n',
ted for Ter. namely the professions ana
trades and TRANSFORMATION. ana ih many
branches Of manufacture. The lncfta3et
crnuloymcnt OF women 600 agriculture ana
domestic tureffff4 has not been so marx
od. Tpop the whole. the 4Wvo women
hrcadvirnors OF the United states may
bo CONGRATULATED ON the headWit lh'y
have made ON the road 10 lnuel'up, ....,r
and may their efforts DE cio"h'u WIZ
even greater success by the close 81 inc
rreeent couturv.-Ncw York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

DIR. Hatcher VIII Deliver the Fourth and
Last Lecture of the Series Tonight.

Rev. DR.. William +. Hatcher will de-
liver an address tonight in Richmond
College chapel. on THE Experimental
Evidences of Christianity This is the
fourth and last of the series of addresses
on The Evidences of Christianity, ar
ranged by the president of the College,
for the especial benefit OF the students
Of the College. and they have proved OF
great interest and spiritual strengthening
to many others. and the author OF the
course rejoices that il has been SO. ana
that under the auspices of the College
blessing has followed many of Rich
mOnds people. The previous addresses
have been THE Scriptural Evidences by
Rev +. G. Mcconnell, OF Lynchburg
"The Resurrection. the All-sunlcient ENi-
dence." by Rev NJ. r. Wharton. of Nor
folk and The Historical Evidences, -
by Rev. NJ. ID. HOge. of Richmond.
DR.. Hatcher is known far and wide
as a friend of young men. and hardly
any one could tell richer Christian eX-
periences, or tell them more pathetically.
than he. The time is SD o'clock, ana
everybody will be welcomed.
The Messenger" for February Is just
ont. The most prominent feature is the
portion devoted TO the late Professor H..
H. Harris. This department was edited
by Professor Mitchell Carroll alumni
EDITOR and not by Professor Mitchell.
as reported. 1t includes sketches OF
different phases of this great and good
mans life by Drs. Winston. Topper Car
roll. Willngham. Hatcher and WhitSitt
Mr. w. s Mcneil. manager of the
baseball team. returned Yesterday morn
ing from a trip South. The object of this
trip was personal business. Mr. Mcneil
thinks the men now in College who are
applying for positions will insure "a first
class team of Spiders and expressed
himself as especially pleased with the
work OF some Of the new men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
rnnlnrrnnh.ng Aclrr.sts.

t.,..r. ti. of actors
}. ie i"' 's" use 90 .,rol,i,s tal.u from
900" "0" '''-' "''" 9.,,,I.. " l,.tr of the
stage a,eN''' VINCE t9,. .I,...,,.,. '.,e,.,t
"ufei 'isii'7 1'"ei'. , ,nt.o,..ft.n iu
ho"1""1 90 .' " -, wore used A
I''' very i," ,,-.,t nm. .,rr,Inaeo
pnoio5l"Inei "bo.- s',, t,.,t, , ,..r,,,,,,-
"n Hi'culo" ~ w. Hi.,rt ,,,,f,,r. of ,
cd electric ANA '.',',.,,i,,., "a oooI
many stage is",7' "''' ''''
suil "A7 ,I,''l. .,,,,....f,,l .o far ms
Ii7'ili -ii,a "i .,,,,a Dut NOV are
Hh,i,'s' are .i'.,. d.ut.f t1, spirit
".ii '''' i' ''.' LII, Situation some
on tNe ','-. i,,,..'.. fb. r..Ill- of those
Ai.i..- '.. .. l,l,i,- his peoule ana
. ,.il u.lT NV in sections % Tie
'i' o'"'' lax. and This worked
pnotosl "IHtl -'.'- ',',. .,.t,,r..t n,.
40 Wen ..a.- ',. AM this came
aii "t",t Hl",.'- ~ tb.. Stare and their
li4c plvt'7i N'' ,brt titn. rronliueuf
s'ppo''-' t,.,.t ro,altie- nom pnotog-
"lli e.',' 'I. ~ th,,r p..uiies but
iapheIa ON t"c .t'.ni,.f.
me '"7'o'" ~ NV, ..',t nm actress or actor
ID. "u' ,l.',,i6nfton az phofographs
re's from l'u "' .,, ,,,, g. r,iievad 10
as tney die HvN '.'' , l,.. ~ th.
more imam ,o''''..., 80, .,.,,.'.. ar
royalties. l", ,,,.,,,srf fo Tie
% .h""i' 90 f.... ... ft. moi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
AN HONORABLE CITIZEN.
r8t7,S WHATMR. =. STERN SAYS OF
MR. WM. A.GREEN.
A Suit for 81, 900 Withdrawn Because the
Defendcnt Publicly Declares lie was
Misinfor,ncd of the Facts.

Early in January suit was brought In
the Law and Equity Court OF Richmond
by Mi William 4. Green against Mr.. s.
Stern for $500, for alleged defamation
OF character.
In his allegations Mr.. Green asserted
that he hal been accused by Mr.. storm
of taking certain articles Of clothing
from the establishment OF Mr.. Barney
Myers. by whom he was employed as
busholman.
The plaintiff Indignantly denicl the
charge. and Immediately consulted law
yers with the result as stated above.
MIR. GREEN TALKS.
a reporter for The Times learned that
overturcs had been made looking to a
dissolution OF the proceedings that had
been instituted In the Law and Equity
Court and last night Mr.. Green was seen
regarding the matter
Il have withdrawn the suit said MI
Green. "througa the intercession OF mu-
tual friends. / simply wanted vindlca-
tion. and | have received IL through writ
ten apologies from Mr.. stern and an
agreement on Isis part 10 comply Win
certain stipulitions that ! made
What were those supulations! ]
asked
wen. may as well tell the whole
story" said Mr.. Green.
"'rhc trouble started because OF certain
opposition ! made 10 certain matters III
connection with lodge 10 when poth
OF us belong. and I'm which Mr.. stern was
interested. lie acct scd me Of stealing
clothes from my employer, ana the ru-
NOR snrcad among my friends TO such an
extent that when my wife was mentioned
for membership i'm the Ladies Aid So
cjaty the wife OF Mr.. Stern openly OPP
posed her admission n. because as she
claimed I was n thic'
ALWAYS AN HONEST MAN.
81 have always borne a reputable ana
an honest character. and have always
conducted myself property. 50 | sought
eradication I'm the courts. employing as
ny counsel Msssrs Charles V. Meredith
end r. l.. Montague. nave worked
I'm my present position for six years
md Mr.. Meyers placed Implicit conn.,
dence in I1e.
'When Mr. Stern learned OF my IN
tontion TO sue. he apclogized an wiring
but then he began 20 cast ms siurS
AGAIN. then determined 10 sue Tor
vindicstio II for nothing else.
"RecentIy friends OF both OF us
got together. with the intention
of effecting compromise. and
this evening they waited upon me
and agreed TO withdraw the SUIT pro-
,idod he would withdraw all charges
and turn over the sum # $500. a part
Of which was to dofray all expenses IN
CURED in instituting the suit, the re-
maindcr TO be equally divided between
the Sir Moses Montcfore congregation
and the Ladies' Aid Society.
MIR. STERN'S APOLOGY.
'rhis was agreed to. and Mr.. stern
gave me the folcwing'
81. S. stern. hereby certify that the
charges against William a. Green are
not true. as / had been misinformed'
lie Is an honorable citizen.
"'S. STERN. "
"Th,s Of course. ends the incident, so
far as | am concerned" concluded Mr..
Green.
II is known that Mr.. Stern has been
endeavoring to make some amlcable
settlement with Mr.. Green.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

II tie plans now under way are carried
out as anticipated. TIE great M .r %
widening and deepening the RIVER lhSine'
viii before lons Doe 900 dccomplsheu ttC I,
and tine COMMERCIAL Importance OF that
river thereby greatly Increased.
IL being clear 90 tie authorities. OF eN-
tended examination and consultation WIN
cnclneerins experts, mat a. l"e.'3 -a'
foo+ channel u.s. required for at least
nino-tenths Of the shipping. II was de-
cidcd that the work should ne fiosecu'
ed. 10 be done solely by dredging go
According % this plan. there VIII pe
Crawford Nc. opposite liarheet. chan
mel width Of 900 feet ana a minimum
depth Of twenty-four feet ~ low wlter.
spring tide. while from Crawford Ms
20 the Albert docks The "ldih Us 10 -
from the latter 10 the Milwall Docks
there Will 10 channel no least oJ Iee'
wide and eighteen feet deep
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

Iafp : Organizes white grounds blu,
grounls. with woven rough stripes ana
dashes. fantastic designs. the coming seH-
sons best lie. goods. yard az r
lot. ........t.+ 5000
Imitation French Flannels. narrow
checks and stripes, Light Blues. C.
Plnks, and White. u yard for........-. ~
4O-inch-wide Percae Finished OrGandies'
White. Dark Blues. FELLOWS. Pinks' mites
stripes and iigures. finest l2'4c' sc
goods made a yard for -............. Wv
Imported katis.e. VIII to grounds. DAINTY
blacks. figured and woven satin stripes O,
Green. PINK. Lavender. Yellow. Blue ana
Black. co,tiug ~ cents "A yard. l2r
for......... .-........ -..---.-..
jet black French Satiues satin stripes
o. black. costing - cents yard. iS.c
for. ....... --.--..-..- .---
Navy Blue Ducks. with white dots Nou
have always paid l1'4c. yard. &c
tOf- .......s ftfftf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

NEWPORT NEWS VA, Feb. -
special.-The death OF Dr.. r. II. Power,
the oldest and one q the most esteemed
physicians Of this city. is hourly eX-
pected. Or. Power Is seVenty-three
years 81 age and q native OF YORK
county. where he practioed medicine for
many years. lie came to this city
about seven years age. lie b. the father
Of Rev. +. ID. Power. OF Washington,
ID. G.
TWO months ago, Mr.. Charles Gresh-
am. a young man. accidentally cut his
right leg severely while at work In a
butcher-shop. Recently the wound has
assumed q malignant form, and may
terminate fatally. tie Is from King ana
Queen county, whore his relatives live.
lie will be sent 10 Richmond for treat
mtnt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
Wash-GOOds Sale.

The latest Spring and Summer
Wash Goods Fabrics from a firm
of cotton converters, who sold only
to manufacturers of Waists and
Dresses and who had a surplus
left. These are the lowest prices
quoted, even at the end of the sea-
son, and were never before heard
of at the beginning Of the season.
Sheerest Imported Organizes and the
oldest and most fauta,ticil colors and de-
signs usually costing ~ and 2Jc.a Oz6~
yard. Observation-Disclosures. - ~
Double-Faced Ducks. Dark Shepherd
Plaids Small Checks and Mixtures: Black,
Gray. Blue Garnet. Green, and Q TO-
White IN this sale tor ............. - on
Heaviest and best Percales. exactly one
ward wide. Dark Blue. Dark Rcd. and
Black. with white stripes, dots and figures.
every yard warranted perfect. IN J 100
this sale. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Nnnkn Crepes. dainty and crisp. pretty
pinks. blues. tans Old rose. costing ~
~ C. "A yard. fOr..................... %fSN
Crepe plisse, Light Blue. Pink, Green.
and other colors; also Blacks. figured &c
and stripes, a yard for ................ JSS
Dainty Colored Lawns. Stripes and Fig
ures. better than best &c. kinds. III -
this sale. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Z>N
Exquisite Dainty Corded Dimities. pref
tiest little patterns IF beautiful light
co,ors. thousands of yards to select e:
~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
4 VICTIM AT THE TRIAL.
NEICE DID NOI comm NU8DER
UHEN M STRUCh NORRIS.
Threatened with Lynchine and Carried by
- "A Circuitous Route to Jaii-Held for
Indictment River Falling.

SPRlNGWOOD. VA, Feb. 2i-sre-
cial-The preliminary trial Of the negro.
William Neace who was said 10 nave
killed young Morris az Houston Mines.
took place az Fu,astlc To-day. 1nefe
was considerable feeling aroused Boo the
county against the negro. and in order 90
prevent danger of threatened iyncmns.
the officers conducted the prisoner to the
jail no Fnoastle by citcuit,us route
Do turns out. however. that Morris was
not killed. and 90 the surprise OF an
he attended the trial this morning.
70 appears that Ne1ce heard that Nor
ris white" accused BIN OF stcains
chickens. and hs went 90 Morris house
armed with a concealed stone. with
which bee badly wounded Morris. and
then fled The nc-ro WAS held for
Indictment.
The river IS rapidly falling here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
THEADVANCE OF WOMAN
STRIKING PROGRESS SNOWY BY
IHE CENSUS Tables.
The Four Million Women Bread winners
OF the United siates-Evcry 0ccupa>
ton Now Invaded by Women.

The detailed tables OF occupations just
issued from the Census Office give some
interesting facts In relation to the en-
trance OF the American woman into Va
nous branches of trade and INDUSTRY, and
also throw light upon ncr advent into the
professions. Inc totals of the occupation
tables were published "a year or two ago,
aud from these 40 was learned that the
number Of women engaged in the gaini ut
occupations Increased between 1S'O and
1917 nearly IS per cent, While the number
Of men engducd increased about ~ per
cent. During tins period professional
women increased 90 per cent, ana tht So
engaged IN manufacturing ana mechani-
cdI pursuits nearly o. per cent. While ia
trade and transportation the increase " As
2O3 per cent. and over, TWO ana nan
times as great as IA 1881. Inese were
striking figures ana naturally awakened
curiosity as 10 what particular prOies-
sions. trades. and industries women Sc
lected as means OF earning INeii-
hood. This Information = Cniy Just az
hand in a bulletin transmitted at the
close OF lS9G and recently given the pun
lie.
Broadly speaking. Il would appear that
the American woman, Ike her billi3h
Kin beyond the sea. has taken a dip INTO
every occupation. The advance OF woman
has been complete. and with the exception
or The United states army ana nav
there are no blanks. She iabOrs in the
field and dairy. and thriycs as farmer
planter. ana ONcrseel. SIC goes loflh I'D
q beat ana braves the wind and sea IN
fishing and dracs the bed of the ocean
for oysters She may bc found n lumber
camps. doing duty ass wood-ch,pper ana
Zimmerman. anu even as rattsmdn Sen-
tie woman has tritd her hand, and is not
afraid 10 own up 60 the census man.
with nick and dynamite she qudrriea
stone and delvcs into thc earth ga search
of the common minerals and The precious
metals. ln the proiesslonal Wofld Won.n'i
has made her appearance pm ever! 49,
and conductiug war. Her progress IN
professi0maI life has been as marked as
i'm trade and industry. Here. we nave ~
exact and stamped with al the aulhoiii5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
White Goods

to the extent of about 5000 yards
came with the great purchase.
Nearly Yard-Wide Sheer India Linon'
nrottiest I2.sc. quality. ~ yard 81
for. ...--..-. ......-- -.-..---.-
Solid Black Fancy lawns. open work and
lace striped. costing usually &c. Ls~
yard. for. .....--.. --....-... ....
Corded White +. H. You know the
lowest price YOU ever paid-a yard g.
for ........-... .....-..- .-..-.----- w.
Corded White Lawns. tho usual O5c
SC quality, for......- --'-.--.. -
White Satin Stripe Lawns and Check
lawns. some very sheer. costing no ~
to Sc. yard. fOr..................-... OSS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
Ihn.e lIiN All,nir.

CHASE CITY. VA. Feb. 2l-Special.-
Chase city Y. VI. g. A. delegates 10 the
Petersburg Convention are Messrs.
Charles GeOghegan. l.. NJ. Holt. George
II. Robinson, W Is. Holt, and Edgar
Roberts
Tobacco sales are heavy here now.
Road. are bad. but numerous planters
manage 10 get In with tobacco.
Almost a tornado visited this section
Nondav night. The wind come suddenly
and blew very hard for few moments.
people were frightened. as they are at
every high wind. since our disastrous
cyclone OF last tall. but no damage WAS
done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
wnlcM oN LhHiNGroN BRiAcH.
Engineer and Firemcn turned over with
the Engine. But Escaped.

LEXINGTON. VA. Feb. 2l-Speciai-
The engine and four freisht cars OF train
"A Ola the Chesapeake and ONO branch.
from Lexington g. Balcony Fails Wis
wrecked to-day about IL O'Clock. gust
east of Mllers station. 80 one WAS
injured.
Fireman Cheatman and Engineer VII
Uams were both in the cab when tine
eueiuc turned over and had very mar
row escape neither being hurt.
4 wreckiug car was dispatched from
Clifton Forge at once and cleared tne
wreck at $50 II. NJ.
The cause Of the wreck is not known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
broke His Arm

jefferson Francis. a young white man,
net with a painful accident yesterday.
He was employed in the construction OF
a building on Franklin between Vhir-
tecnth and Fourteenth streets. While
an work "a weight fell and struck hiu.
breaking his arm between the shoulder
and elbow Or. Brock was summoned
and treated the suffering man. doing all
i'm his power TO relieve him. after which
ne was removed to his home, corner Of
BclVidere and China streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

POWUATAN c. H.. VA. Feb. d.
Speclal.-Lalne Lighnon. d. colorcd boy
thirteen years Old. and another colofed
boy about fourteen years ED. Jam0,
Bookcrs son. while 40 school ycsterdas
engaged m quarrel over game az
bail. The former became $50 cnra1'd
that ne drew bis knife and with a single
stroke cut such deep cash 90 the late
tor's threat that he severed the wind
pipe and arteries. causing death an eight
minutes.
IIshtnon was promptly lodged in JAM
after the inquest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
Contests at the Bazaar.

The bazaar is successfully drawing 10
a close. A large crowd was I'm attend
ance last night. and the auctioneering OF
Of the articles was lively
The contest for the lounge for the most
popular hospital and the contest for the
doll for the daughter Of the most popular
physician will close tomorrow night.
There will also be a special auction sale
tomorrow night. beginning at o'clock.
There is dancing every night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
mon UIfLRIN .IPPOHIIIOA,
Bridges aud Fences swept Away-Fine
prlce. for Inhn.cm.

VERT. VA, Feb l-special.-This
section was visited by "a severe RAIN
and thunderstorm last night. several
bridges being swept away and fences
along the creek bank carried off. The
storm WAS accompanied by heavy thuu-
der and lightning. something unusual for
this season of the year
The mad-dOg scare has reached this
ueignborhood. several having been seen
i'm the last few days but uo one bitten.
Although the roads are fearful. ODE"
farmers of this vicinity are putting th,r
tobacco ON the market and those VINO
have ID good grade OF tobacco are rtaIll-
ing line prices one party having received
bon the last few days 81 per hundred Tor
good shipping tobacco.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
No Sound Adviser.

Jones-What do you think OF such a
woman as Mrs. HavelocS. who can't even
so to church without carrying her little
doggies with her?
Brown think such a woman is mar
rled to the wrong man, that's ail.-CIeye-
land Leader
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

OF freight agents. representing raiiroan
and steamboat companies were present.
Freight rates was the subject OF disc"s-
sion before the committee.
After several hours session the com,
mittcc adjourned. and the agents lei'
the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
80 Much Ahead.

Virginia reports that the Southern cab
bage crop this year will be enormous.
II Weyler stops tobacco exports from
Cuba, the American consumer may just
put that In his pipe and smoke it.-Cni-
cago Times Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
Council COmmiiicc..

The following Council committees will
meet to-day:
Retrenchment and Reform, S p. NJ.
Water. 1880 u. II.
Health. : y. NJ.
Second Market. 6 p. NJ.
subcommittee on Streets, Twenty
ninth and = streets. Z. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

The Dolphin left Charleston Yesterday
for Washington. The Marblehead has
been ordered 10 reach Key West not later
than the 18th instant relieving the Mont
gomery, which is TO proceed at once 10
MOBILE reaching there the following
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25
Doing Her Best

What In the name of maternity is Miss
Amaiie Hofer doing as secretary or the
mothers meeting III Washington?-Chi-
caSo Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-25

Hobson-Ive seen d drop Of water run
an electric light plant. mills and
Dobson-Where did you see drop OF
water do thats
Hobson-At Niagara Fails.-Commer-
cial Advertiser.