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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
THE LARGEST THE BEST.
An Inexpensive Hive-Winter Protection
for Bees Fruit of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Should BE Dark.

An Inexpensive Hive-Winter Protectisn
for Bees-Fruit of Experiments-Cellar
Should BE Dark.
Most beekeepers prefer to have their
bees remain on their summer stands
throughout the winter; and to accomo-
date them in this position, the chaff
hive has been invented. This inven-
ton has proved boon to beekeepers,
and has been adopted by the greatest
number of beekeepers as the best
method of wintering bees. 1t serves
well not only as a winter repository
but gives equally good results in spring
and summer. During early spring,
when the bees are breeding rapidly,
and the changes of weather are fre-
quent, the chaff hive gives valuable
aid. Cellar wintering does very nice
ly until the approach of warm weather
in the spring, when the bees must be
brought out, to endure the changes of
temperature without any protection;
and if any bees really need the protec-
ton of chaff hives, it is those that have
been wintered in the cellar, after being
thus set out. The chaff hive is also o
good summer hive; it is protection
against the heat of summer, and pre-
vents the melting down of combs in
excessive hot weather, which very
frequently occurs in thin hives.
/ have experimental with different
forms and sizes of chaff hives, and
found that the largest are the best.
ant IN,
better condition, and are seldom il
ever affected with dysentery. 1 much
prefer chaff hive, without any inside
furniture, as it is called, but mere
shell, SO that the ordinary hive OF
bees can be set in, or taken out at
pleasure; or but one or two stories can
be used, as the apiarist sees proper.
The upper story or surplus depart
ment, may be used during the summer
season. In autumn it can be removed,
and the entire story of the chaff hive
filed with chaf preparatory to winter
ing In this manner the chaff sur
rounds the entire hive of bees, per-
fectly A first class chaff can be made
from good dry goods box of about
the required size. 1t should be six or
eight inches larger each way than the
hive the bees are in, and about a foot
higher, have an entrance cut in it to
correspond with the entrance in the
bee hive, and good cover completes it..
Cellar wintering requires consider
able experience and thorough knowl-
edge of the business, and new fea-
lures are still coming up in this mode
of wintering. A cellar for wintering
bees should be used for that purpose
only and no other. 1t requires per-
feet darkness at all times; and should
be remote from any disturbance what
ever. If bees become thoroughly
aroused in the cellar, there is little if
any remedy other than setting them
out; and this can only be done in
safety at time when the weather is
warm enough for them to fly. 1t is
probably the most difficult part to
keep them in perfect condition when
spring is approaching, so they can be
retained in the cellar late enough to
escape all cold weather. New Eng
land Homestead.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
Gunpowder as "a Motive Power.

A number of inventors are at work
lust now in designing a gunpowder
engine in which the motive power
will be developed from high explo-
sive. Colonel Barker, the superln.
tendent of the British Royal Small
Arms factory, has found by special ex-
periments that one pound of gun
powder will develop over 170, 900 foot
pounds of energy. The most improved
smokeless powder is even more power
full. 1t is thought by some that If gun
powder may be used as motive power
it will work revolution IN mechanics
and bicycles.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
HUMOROUS.

A baby in a buggy is a good thing,
but no man likes to push it along.
'Do you know, Tom kissed my hand
last night He always was discrimi-
nating.'
Leola-Do you think you could ever
learn to love a MANI" Hazel-Bring
on your man.
The Manager Ito the Living Skele-
on)-Well, Bones, here goes May
your shadow never grow less
When a man is sure his friends never
talk about him behind his back, it is
sure that all his friends are dead.
Gam I too late?" asked the physi-
clan, as he hurried in. Eyes, doctor ; he
died peacefully half an hour ago"
He-I wish / had Benderlee's soft
snap. She--Don't you, though. His
brains make good living for him.
Kean-Isn't your wife afraid to drive
that horse? Steam-Not at all. It's
the people she meets who are scared.
Melicent-Aren't bicycle lamps an
noying. Miriam (vexatiously)-Yes;
mine goes out every time l run into
anybody.
The man who said repeatedly when
he was young that he would never
marry, wishes occasionally when he is
old that he had kept his word.
"There is one thing about me I am
not afraid to say just what [ think. "
.''Of course, you are not afraid, but
you ought to be ashamed
A school teacher lately put the ques-
ton "What is the highest form of
animal life?'' "The giraffe ~ respond
ed bright member of the class.
"what are you crying for Nellie?"
"Oh, it's nothing, Lucy. / want my
husband to buy me new bonnet to-
morrow, and 1 am simply practising a
little"
81 noticed the doctors carriage at
your door yesterday afternoon. Was
it anything serious?" Serious? 1t
is absolutely mournful. Cries all the
time it is awake"
Dyspepsia Specialist (irritably) -
But, madam, you must chew your food.
What were your teeth given to you
for? Female Patient (calmly)-They
weren't given to me 1 bought 'em.
Woman-Dresses are going to be ter
ribly expensive this season. Another
Woman-Yes those very simple
gowns that are coming in will take
such quantity of material and work !
She-There were ffty-six signers OF
the Declaration of Independence.
Lord Ninkumpupe-Ho How very remark
ablel In England, doncherknow, you
can get thousands of signatures to al
most any sort of document
"This. " said the school friend who had
not seen her for year, this is the girl
who vowed to me that she never would
belong to any man, eh?' Il don't,
said she who had been married the
matter of some few months or so. HE
belongs to me.
Little Chiek-What do you let that
ugly little thing come under your wing
for? Old Hen (who had inadvertently
Matched a ducks egg)-I can't help 1t,
my dear. We've got to put up with
the creature because she belongs to
our set, you know.
''In accepting marriage, George,
dear, do so not because | am anxious
to be married, or that l prefer you
particularly to all the other men in the
world, but because my dearest friend,
Susie Rivers, has a perfectly divine
engagement ring, and would like to
wear one like it.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
Paternal Strategy.

''How did they stop the elope'
ment % asked Maud.
"By detestable piece of trickery,"
replied Mamie. Her father put his
head out of the window and shouted
that her hat was on crooked, and when
she grabbed for it she upset the tan
dem Washington Star.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
Hoped II would Last.

"Above all, said the throat special
ist, 'sthe lady must talk as little as
possible"
ssDoctor, eagerly asked Mrs. Gray.
mair's husband, lis there any hope oi
It becoming chronic. - tit Bits
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17

Suppose that the 10000, 900 women
of England shed tears twice year,
the products of the combined weeps
would about equal the displacement Of
l0O-ton yacht.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17

A minister who used to preach in
Somerville had little boy. A few
days before his father left the city te
go to his new parish one OF his neigh
bors said to the little boy:
$50 your father is going to work II
New Bedford, is he?"
The little boy looked up wondering
ly.
ooh, no, he said. "Only preach. >
--Somerville journal.
A Vermonter, living fss nashs' sho
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
THINE EYES.

ldrawmy unto thine All that the
rlovesd Of
lMnoo'N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
FOR BIMETALLISM.
FRANCO-AmERIcAN PROPOSAL ro
GREAT BRITAIN.
AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE.
1t VIII BE Summoned, Probably, 10
Meet I'm the United States, with
England and India Particl-
pnting.
pnting.

LONDON, July ia joint proposal OF
bimetallism was presented to-day. on be-
half Of the United States and France.
at conference held at the Foreign
Office between Baron de Courcel,
the French Ambassador. representing
France; Ambassador Hay. Senator VOL
colt, former Vice-Presldent Stevenson.
and General Paine. representing tho
United States; Lord Salisbury, Sir
Michael Hicks Beach. Chancellor of the
Exchequer. and Mr.. A. j. Balfour. First
Lord Of the Treasury, representing Eng
land, and Lord George Hamilton, Secre-
tary of State for India, representing
India. The proposal, after sore dis
cussion, was taken under advisement.
and the British Cabinet will give its
answer at a subsequent conference.
1t is reported this evening that an In
ternational conference will be summoned.
probably, TO meet in the United
States. with Great Britain participating.
All the delegates will be uninstructed
with regard to the ratio. though II Is
well-known, of course, that the United
States favor l6 to /, and France Is IL to
/ According to to-days report, Eng
lands participation would mean Indias,
and the prospect of some concessions as
TO the Bank of England's reserve and
silver certificates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
VIRGINIA DELEGATION ARRIVES.
II Receives a Hearty WeIcome-1rip
to ChicI<nmaugn.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, July H.
(special)- Virginia delegation ar
rived last night, seyenty-fve strong and
headed by Rev. DIR. George Cooper, of
Richmond. State headquarters nave
been established in the Central Baptist
church, corner McCallie avenue and Mag
nolia street. There the delegates will
daily hold rallies and prayer-meetings
The Virginia delegation did not come
into the auditorium at the morning meet
Jig until rather late. AS they marched
down to the seats reserved for them on
the left, they were heartily cheered. Dr..
Cooper is quartered at the Southern
Hotel where he is receiving rlucn at
tention. The other members of the pai ty
are scattered over the city, in the diff
ferent homes.
This afternoon at o'clock the Vir-
ginians held rally at their headquarters.
DR.. Cooper lead the services, wnich were
very interesting. He was assisted by
DR.. r. d. Haymore, of Chattanooga.
Very few of the Virginia delegates were
present at the evening sermon, many OF
them having left late in the afternoon for
Chickamauga Park and Lookout Noun,
tain. Tomorrow morning they VIII hcid
a sunrise prayer-meeting uron The
heights of historic Lookout Friday eve
ming DIR. Cooper vii address the conven-
tion on the subject CT Missions q Vital
Element i'm Christian Growth"
The local Virsinans are royaily en-
Pertaining the delegates from their ma
tive State. and have planned sile trips for
their enjoyment before they leave the
city. A public reception in iheir honor
is being talked of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16

Chicago, July Il, 1897
To the Public
On June 29th, ultimo, news dispatch'
originating i'm New orleans. was trans
mitted over the wires OF the Associated
Press. giving details Of the conviction OF
Louis Gallet, for robbing the Union Ma
tional Bank, of that city. of 100000 by
Juggling the concerns balances. The
item stated further that the discovery
of the frauds led to the closing of the
hank. and that Gallets accomplice COM
nitted suicide rather than face the ac-
cusation of the theft In transmission
bv wire. the date-line was changed by
an operators error, so that the Item
appeared in the columns OF eastern
neWspapers under a Louisville (ky)
date. and. as a consequence, reflections
were cast upon the Union National
Rank of Louisville, as to its financial
standing. etc. 1t goes without saying
that the Associated Press never for a
moment contemplated reflection upon
the good name OF the Union National
Rank of Louisville, an institution that
is generally known to be sound TO the
core.
Therefore. the Associated Press con-
siders III it's plain duty TO afford the
hank clear justice In some degree for
the false light in which 1t has been
placed. and TO this end makes haste to
announce that the Union National Bank
OF Louisville is in no wise connected
with the New Orleans affair, and that
II rests to-day, as it always has rested,
upon a sound financial basis.
(slgneD MELVILLE f. STONE.
General Manager, Associated Press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
IYNCHING IN ALABAMA.
The Victims Body burned TO Ashes
His Crime Eiendish.

CINCINNATI, o., July 15-The Com
mercial Tribune's special from Florence,
Ala, says: Near West Point, Tenn,
Tuesday afternoon, Miss Rene Williams
was found brutally murdered in the
woods near her home. This afternoon
Anthony Williams, her assailant and
murderer, was captured near Pruitton,
and tonight expiated his crime in the
streets of West Point, i'm the presence OF
so people. Williams was riddled with
bullets, and his body burned TO ashes.
Before a shot was fired the negro was
knocked down and stamped 10 death
Then the crowd fell back, and those who
had pistols fired volley after volley at
him. The crowd then gathered wood
and building a fire over him, watched the
ghastly scene until the murderer was
only ashes
For two days and nights 800 men, arm
ed and determined, have secured the
country for miles. Several times posses
were within shooting distance of him,
but he escaped He was captured within
sixteen miles of the scene OF his crime
A man named Clark. to wnom he ap-
plied for tobacco, held him for the crowd
Williams was first traced to Iron city,
WntIt ne lldutu sOuhb ieAHS . DNss -
a negro woman for a nights lodging
He was later seen at Pruitton, and seve-
raj shots were fired at him. All trace
of him was then lost until this after
noon. when searchers came upon him
three miles south of Pruitton. He had
been in the woods without food for two
days and running most of the time, so
that he was exhausted. The crowd
quickly took him back TO the scene of his
crime. tied him TO the same tree TO which
he had tied his victim, and there gave
him a torturing sdeath. The mob was
composed Of most substantial men.
The victim was shortly to have been
married TO a young man in Nashville.
Her intended husband came down from
Nashville to-day, and was at West Point
TO meet the crowd of avengers and as
sist them.
The young lady left her home early
Tuesday morning to pick berries. When
she did not return for dinner her friends
went in search Of her. She was found
dead and tied 10 a sapling with a leather
strap around her neck. one of her lyes
had been gouged out, and in her tightly
cIutched hands were leaves and grass
All around the ground showed that a
terrible struggle had taken place. When
the negro was captured his face and arms
were terribly scratched and torn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
c. & O. SUNDAY OUTING.
Old Point. ocean View. or Norfolk.

Leaves Richmond. Broad-Street sta
tion, every Sunday at $50 A. NJ; arrives
old Point 1890. Ocean View HIS, Nor
folk 11:45 A. NJ ONE DOLLAR FOH
THE ROUND-TRIP. The route for sun
day outings 10 Ocean View and Norfolh
Is by Old Point and the New Short Limo
More first-class comfort and attractions
at Old Point and Ocean View Tor less
money than elsewhere. One hour quicker
time and less money 10 Ocean View. The
fastest ride. incest train. smoothesi
track. without dust. coolest resting.
places. safest and most enjoyable bath
ing. best dinner at special price foi
chesapeake and Ohio cutters. Side TRIP
10 the Capes at 80 cents. leaving Old
Point s;I5 and returning In time to take
the train home. Returning. leave Nor.
folk $40 2. NJ, Ocean Views p. NJ, Old
Point Z =. NJ; arrive Richmond Z. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
AN ALLIANCE AGAINST US.
Spain and Japan Assume n WarIikc
Attitude.

LONDON, July ia dispatch from
Paris to news agency here says that
inquiry at the American embassy there
has elected a confirmation of the rumor
that the governments of Spain and
japan have arranged an offensive alli-
ance against the United States.
The terms Of the understanding, which
is for the mutual protection of Cuba ana
Hawaii, provide that in the event Of an
actively aggressive movement on the
part Of the United States, tending toward
interference in Cuban affairs, or persist
ence in the annexation of the Hawaiian
Islands. both Spain and Japan shall
declare war simultaneously against the
United States. and shall make hostile de-
monstrations along both the Atlantic and
Pacific coast lines Of that country.
DISCREDITED IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-Little Gre
dence is placed in official circles here in
the statement that the Spanish and Japa-
nese governments have entered into an
offensive alliance against the United
States for the mutual protection of Cuba
and Hawaii. Indeed, so far as could be
learned tonight, no intimation OF such
an agreement has reached the State De-
partment.
Secretary Sherman was indisposed when
a reporter called at his house in regard
to the matter. but Mr.. Day. the first AS
sistant Secretary, discredited the re-
port and regarded it as too improbable
10 discuss.
THE State Department has no infor-
nation concerning the reported alliance
he said. land l don't believe there is any
foundation for the statement that one
has been entered into"
Both the Spanish and the japanese
ministers are away from the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
nations. in which over 1acc papers We're

nations. in which over 14coo papers We're
submitted.
Special attention was called to the re-
port OF the treasurer. Frank Moody, OF
Milwaukee. Wis, which showed evidences
OF greater economy and better financial
condition than ever before. For the year
ending June 90 1896 comparison OF as
sets and liabilities showed dehct OF
si,s2023. For the year ending June 80.
1891. after a conservative estimate or as
sets, the deficit Is reduced 10 H.7Ssi7.
showing a gain for the year OF S.0s2O5
An examination OF the report OF the
business manager shows n gain during
the year In accounts receivable OF $3,5S9.
plus reduction of Indebtedness to the
amount of S17.0.
The Board OF Managers recommended
some changes in the constitution. which
were accepted and approved by the con-
vention. These changes lead TO n COM
plete union of the forces of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union of America with
the Southern Union. by which the forces
OF both are consolidated. In making
this new relation with the Southern De-
partment. separate apartments were pro-
ylded for the North, South East, and
West. 10 be known hereafter as the Bap-
tist Young Peoples Union. North, Rap-
tist Young Peoples Union South. etc,
instead OF, as heretofore. by department
colors.
Addresses were delivered by Rev.
George b. Eager, d. D., OF MONTGOMERY,
Ala: Rev. Curtis Lee Laws, Baltimore;
Rev. W. p. Mckee. Minneapolis, Mimi;
and Rev. ]. W. A. Stewart Rochester
n. Y.
At 4:30 O'Clock the convention adjourn
ed. to give the delegates an opportunity
to attend the State rallies.
'HOME IMPRESSIONS"
At the evening session. after the usual
short praise service and announcements
as TO the Junior Christian culture course
work for the new year. Rev. w. u.
Weeks. Of Toronto, addressed the conven-
ton on the subject of Home Impress
sions" He handled his subject In an
excellent manner, and was frequently
applauded.
President John III. Chapman, Of CHI
cago. then delivered his annual address,
which covered the work Of the past
year I'm a complete manner He was
listened TO marked attention and not
withstanding the lateness of the hour
at which the session closed, and The large
crowds present, there were few who at
tended who did not remain till the close
of the session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
SIMMER Trips via the Southerm
Hallway.

In addition to the very attractive
Summer Homes and Resorts folder
Iatelv issued by the Southern railway.
,,,,o new time-tables-one giving the
shrouqh condensed schedules. and tho
other the local schedules-are an
nounced. giving the improved through
troin and car service between various
oo,ots i'm the South. AS announced some
t',,o since very low round-trip excursion
tickets viii be sold during the summer
sroro Richmond and other cities to prin-
-,'ai rasorts i'm the South and South-
west u,ea to such places as Blowing Rock.
ws AsbcvIlle. Hot Springs. and all other
escorts reached via the Southern railway
an na,aiIed information In regard to any
,,,,roer resort on or near the line Of the
eo',thern railway will be furnished upon
application to any agent Of that, that COM
~. C. w. Westbury, travelling pas
Der. pns agent. 800 east Main street. or
Richmond Transfer Company, ss east
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16

form every other function for the Rich
mond trade that the Merchants Associa-
tion proposes to perform for that Of New
York. or. which may be deemed necessary
to safeguard the interests OF the rail-
roads.
Under all the circumstances, Il would
appear that there is no reason why such
an arrangement should not be made to
apply here; but. on the contrary, every
reason why 1t should be, so 1t is conf
IDENTIFY expected that a proper adjustment
OF the rates VIII be made by the railroads
handling Richmond business.
Yours very respectfully.
X. A. DUNLOP, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
!. II. Sheppard Removal Sale.

Having leased the store now being
built az Fourth and Broad, which will
not be completed before the 1st OF Sep
tember. my present stock 1 shall close
out at great reduction, so as to dis
nose of il before moving in my new
store. This stock embraces all OF the
latest styles and designs, and are fresh
goods for men. boys. and children. as
well as a full line OF Gentlemen's Iur-
nishlng Goods. Hats, &c. Remember,
these goods are TO be sold, and that
quickly. All goods marked down at a
low figure. and many below cost. All
goods for cash. j. r. SHEPPARD,
42S east Broad street. corner Firth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
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TRILBY EXCURSION.
To Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and
Ocean View by Rail.

Sunday. July 18th, and every Sunday.
.ha "Trilby" excursions will run their
regular trips to Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
and ocean View, giving the public the
following low prices for the round-tripi
To Norfolk, 81; Virginia Beach, sl.S. and
ocean View N.15. The train leaves
pvrd- Street Depot (via Norfolk and West
ern railway. at $3.50 A. NJ: returning.
leaves Virginia Beach at r. M, Ocean
view at 6 p. NJ, and Norfolk at 7:@
p. NJ. Passengers for Ocean View have
only one change, and that from the sama
platform (Norfolk and Western Depo).
Norfolk. Those for Virginia Beach "a
through without change. Dinner rates
at the Princess Anne. Virginia Beach,
and Ocean View hotels, for so cents
Tickets for these points at and on tho
train. NICHE & ADAMS. Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16
KILLED CHILDREN AND HERSELF.
She Broke the Temperance Pledge
on Jubilee-Dny.

LONDON, July l5.-Emma Symonds.
the wife Of an engine-ftter cut the
threats Of her four young children and
then her own. last night. Symonds re-
turned home about ! o'clock this morn
ing and as he entered his bedroom he
stumbled over the bodies Of two of his
children Turning in horror toward the
bed. ne saw his wife and two other chill
dren sitting bolt upright, their throatN
cut from car 10 ear, though life was not
then extinct 1t is not possible that any
will survive. The room was bespattered
with blood. and IL was evident that the
children. who were lying on the floor. had
fought desperately for life.
II appears that Mrs Symonds, after
period OF abstinence. broke the pledge on
Diamond-Jubilee-D and had been
drinking heavily ever since.