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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Mrs. Marion Alice BroOker.

Mrs. Marion Alice Brooker. relict OF Dr;
Laadan BROKER. OF Williston. 5. G., died
Monday night at the residence or her son
DR.. Boyce d. Broker. s07 west Main
street. Deceased was in the fifty-nintn
year of her age. For two years
she had been great sur
ferer from an incurahle mala-
dy, and about two weeks ago she came 10
this city on a visit TO her son. expecting
10 benefit nv the change OF scene and
climate. Soon after her arrival she took
to her bed. and gradually grew worse un-
I'll the end came, shortly before 10 o'clock
Monday night. The remains were taken
to Williston last night where the funeral
will take place.
Mrs Rrooker leaves. besides her son.
DIR. Boyce Brooker. OF this city, one bro
Their in this city, Mr.. J. NJ. Brooker, and
one brother and two sisters in winston,
8. g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
SeabOard Airline Circular No. A ,iiSS

Portsmouth. Va. April J. 1881
To Agents. Baggage Masters, Conductors
and Connecting Lines:
The Scaboard Air Line will transport
bicycles over its lines free OF charge.
when accompanied by passengers pre-
sentng regular passage tickets or passes
Owners must sign release agreeing TO
hold this company harmless against loss
or damage while bicycles are in transit
one bicycle. only. will be checked and
transported free for each passenger hold
ing proper transportation and forwarded
on first train on which It can be con-
veniently carried. All employees Of the
Baggage Department are cautioned to
handle them with all possible care at
all times. They are of delicate and
fragile construction. and every precau-
tion must be taken for their safe hand
ling.
II. w. 3. GLOVER.
Traffic Manager
T. ]. ANDERSON.
General Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
= NIRROW FSC4FE.
Youn. Norrisett Among "A Party That
Came Near Drowning.

Game Near Drowning.
The New York Herald prints the follow
ing telegram from Highland Falls. y. j.:
Five young niea. named Morrissett of
Virginia Newman, Of Iowa Cooley of
Michigan: Arnold, of Texas. and Linton,
OF Michigan. who are here preparing for
admission TO the United States Military
Academy. at West Point in June, mar
rowiy escaped drowning.
'Thev were rowing on Bettman's Lake.
wien their boat capsized. Two swan
ashore and the others chung 10 the boat
until aid arrived Linton was sinking
the third time when he was rescued by his
companions.
Young Morrissctt referred to. resides
I'm Manchester. and WAS appointed as
cadet 10 West Point by Colonel TazeWell
Elicit lie is well known IN Manchester
where he has many friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Mr.. Taylor Returns From Nashville.

Mr.. w. y. Taylor. OF the r. p. ana p.
road has returned to the city from Nash
Vile. where he went 10 attend meeting
OF the Freight Claim Agents Association.
Mr. TAYLOR was elected secretary and
treasurer OF the Association He speaks
In enthusiastic terms of the Exposition.
which he declares is most extensive and
elaborate and great credit to Tennes-
90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Cockade Cycle Races

PETERSBURG. VA. May ll.-Special.
The entries for the handicap bicycle race
on the Goth instant will close tomorrow
at II o'clock. and for the other races on
Friday.
The entries from the Cockade City Cy-
Gle Club, under whose auspices the races
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
cor. O'FERRALL RETUENED
After Spending a Delightful Day at Noun
Vernon.

vernon.
Governor O'Ferrall and party returned
last night from Mt Vernon where he had
CONC 10 be present at the reception ten
dered as customary On May 18th, &c the
Board Of Visitors OF Virginia by the
Board of Regents. The Governor LETT
the Metropolitan Hotel at Washington
about 10 o'clock in the morning and upon
his arrival at Mt Vernon was greeted by
the lady regents in the most cordial man
ner.
After inspecting the grounds and build
ings, which were found In. perfect condi-
ton, an elegant lunch was served by the
ladies TO the visitors. In the AFTERNOON
Governor O'Ferrall returned TO Washing
ton and took from there the evening
train for Richmond.
Those who were In the Governors party
were Mrs. OFerIail. Miss Helen 'OFer-
rail-. Master Willie O'Ferrall. Mrs. John
5. Harwood. Miss Jennie Wingo. and Miss
Katie Robertson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
DOCTORs IND DRUGGfsTS.
TIE Former Object Seriously 10 Counter
Prescriptions.

TIE Former Object Seriously 10 Counter
Prescriptions.
The Academy Of Medicine and Surgery
met at the \ Nj. G. y. last evening with
Or. j. n. Upshur in the chair.
\ paper was read by Dr w. F. Beas-
ley on some OF the evils that confronts
the medical profession. and the subject
was discussed by Drs. Gordon. Michaux.
Henson Harrison, Peyser. Williams and
Parker.
Tho question OF counter prescriptions
by druggists was generally discussed.
and two cases were cited where druggists
had. held consultations with patients.
The opinion prevailed that those drug
gists engaged in this practice ohould be
black listed by all doctors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

NORFOLK. VA. May 11.-SpeciaL--
Pickett Buchanan Chapter. Daughters OF
the Confederacy. has decided TO with
draw from the Grand Division OF Viz
ginia, and TO unite with the Virginia
Chapter Of the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
OBITUARY.
Walter T.. Adams.

Walter f. Adams, the second son OF Mr..
r H. Adams uied at II o'clock Monday
night at the home OF his parents In Henri
co county. He was nine yeare old.
The funeral will take place this
morning at II o'clock from the residence,
near Tylers Store. and the interment
will be in Mt. Vernon cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
PROMINENT MERCHANT ARRESTED
For violation of the Quarantine LAWS
Accident at the Dry Dock.

For violation OF the Quarantine
Accident at the Dry Dock.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May lL-Spe-
cial.-This afternoon United States com
missioner +. ST. George wilcox sent Oh
To the United States grand jury MT D.
III. Gill. a wel-known local business man
connected with the ship chandler nrm Oh
f.. r. Vaughan & Co. Mr.. Gin was
charged with violating the Navigation
laws by boarding the British steamship
Clintonia as II was coming up the Ja'heS
river before the authorized quarantine OF.
ficer had boarded the ship and given Il
the usual inspection.
The case has excited consider able inter-
est ON account Of tho prominence OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Ranville Tobacc0nisfs Act.

DANVILLE. VA. May ll.-At a meet
ing OF Danvlle tobacco manufacturers to-
day II was decided TO oppose any increase
in the internal revenue tax on manufac-
tured tobacco.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
Had No Grudre Against Them.

Uncle Ned-lnstead OF coming 10 me
why don't you borrow from your friends
Dick-Why. because they are my friends
'Cncle.-New York Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

AFTER ALL" said the man. at The end
4 the discussion no man really knows
What his neighbors think OF him."
II came mighty near knowing once"
aid the citizen with q reminiscent look.
hut the jury disagreed. indianapolis
Journal. 4N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

Ons Hundred and sixteen Animals De-
sfroved-Other Cases.
The Society for the Prevention OF CRU
eity 10 Animals held a meeting yes'er-
esy. At which the following members were
y: ssent, Nsssrs. w. Len. Palmer. presi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

SPRING MEDICINE is a necessity
which Hoods SarSaparllla grandly sup
plies. II puriiies ard vitalizes the blood
ana thus gives tone and strength 10 the
whole system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12

HOODS PILLS are the only pills 10
take with Hoods sarsaparDlA- Cure all
liver ills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-12
jp In u Balloon

Up In u Balloon.
\ wonderful sight the AreOnaut saw,
Above with his telescope
4 laundry tub i'm every yard.
And bar Of Hummer" Soap.
Mr. 7 Goddard desires his friends and
the public 10 know that he will continue
the repair Of watches. clocks and jewelry
at the same stand. H0G cast Main street.
and expects TO remain there. All work
intrusted TO him will receive his per-
sonal attention. Satisfaction guaranteed.
.BEEcHAMs PILLS for wind and dis
tress after eating
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11
Zim Bunker's Luck.

"What's the reason all the Bunker boy.
arc rich except Zim!' asked the newcomer
into the district of the owner of the mex
farm. "Zim seems AS bright as any O.
them and just as willing to work"
''Then you've never heard of Zim Bun
kcr's luck? lu's kind Of "a byword with us
He got money from his fathers estate JUS
like the rest of the boys and concluded
raise blooded stock. He got a Jersey bul
SO cheap that he was offered $50 for hi:
bargain the Same day, but wouldn't tak'
it, The crittcr choked to death that nigh
on n carrot. He got bunch of high price,
Spanish sheep, and they all died with tn,
foot rot. The Hamblctonian horse h,
bought run fence stake into its chest III,
had nice lot of Plymouth Rock chickens
and sold them at fancy figure, but tn,
man that bought them gave Zim check
and it wasn't worth any more than pip
lighter. Bad luck hit him at all angles
and he went TO working by the day. III
got job firing on tugboat ut Detroit
and the thing blew up, and he blew NJ
with 1t.
'Just as he recovered his mother died
and he got some more money and resolved
to get clear away from this section SO as 4
change his luck. He took "a train for Ari
zona, and within n week he came bscl
afoot, looking as though he had been II
another explosion, and without cent"
"Bunkocd.'
"No; train robbery. Only one they eve
had on the line. People about here are al
ways glad to chip in for Zim, but he can
work for any of them. Detroit Ere
Press
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11

a Youth who Had . Preference end
RisksA His Lie ON It.
A Capitol hill man has q son about eC
years old, and the young fellow is very
nearly a chip of the old block.
One day last winter the son went to
visit friends and relatives among the snow
clad hills Of Vermont and, of course, while
there put In as much of his time In sleigh
ss he could, because he knew the Washing
ton climate was not conducive TO that sort
of amusement, and he wouldn't have an
ether chance.
Perhaps IL Is needless to remark that
whenever he went sleighing he took with
him one of those pretty, pink checked girls
for which Vermont is justly famous.
And as far as possible he took q new one
every time.
Such Is man at 20-and later.
The pitcher cannot be taken to the well
too often unless IL becomes broken, and 1t
happened in the case of the Capitol hill
laddie that on one of his trips his horse ran
away with him, and, not being the most
expert driver In the world, he was almost
at the mercy of the frightened animal. For
q mile or more he managed to keep the
horse in the road, but beyond were hill
and stream, with narrow bridge over IL
just at turn Of the road, which could
only be taken at a slower pace Tho girl
called his attention to this and nervously
suggested that they jump out, but he
wouldn't have 1t 30 and assured her that
he would be responsible.
That sounded well, but when they ap-
preached the turn the horse would not stay
in the road, and, dropping the lines, the
young fellow grabbed the girl and waited
for the end, whatever 1t might be. In a
minute more the entire combination few
the track and landed In snow bank 30
feet deep. Some people who saw the aoci
dent fshed them all out, and for wonder
nobody was much hurt, though the sleigh
was damaged.
When the youths father heard the story,
he was indignant.
why, you young jack, he exclaimed,
"what In thunder did you drop those lines
fors You might have known what would
have happened"
well, pop" he replied sheepishly, 81
couldn't hold the horse, and could hold
the girl, and what else was there to do?"-
Washington Star.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11

Gerry and Mrs. Warren took position
IN front OF Mrs. Bradley Martin ana Mr.
Astor, They were followed by Mr.. Mar.
tin and Mr.. Stewart. Then the side
couples approached In a similar way
four at a time. leaving an aisle In the
centre. Mr. Astor and Mrs. Bradley.
Martin promenading down the aisle, the
other dancers bowling, then following IN
twos then all returning to their Original
positions.
AS when. 200 years ago. when the
Quadrille d'honneur was danced a,
court. where the king and the queen took
part'in 1t. they were accorded due and
proper honor, so. last night. Mrs. Brad
ley-Martin and Mr.. Astor were given
that honor as king and queen OF the
night. In those old days. too. the crown
prince and princess stood beside king
and queen at the head OF, the quadrille.
so In the set OF last night. these places
were given to Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish and
Robert Vancortlandt.
After the first measure followed THE
Figure" and THE Honor" both OF which
were more elaborate.
The second quadrille. which had been
organized by Mrs. Il. l.. Baylies. was
danced by Mrs. Ogden Mills. Mrs.
John J.. Asttr. Mrs. Cornelius Wander
bilt, Jr.. Mrs. Henry Sloane. Miss Edith
Morton. Mrs Van Rensselaer,. Mrs. AL
fonzo ID. Navarro. II. u. Robbins,
Worthington Whitehouse.
In another quadrille. organized by
Mrs. f. L. Baylies. were several OF the
debutantes Of the winter. among them
bing Miss Evelyn Sloane. Miss Mae Van
Allen, Miss Josephine Brooks and Miss
Alice Babcock. For their partners were
G. Beekman Hoppin. ]. ID. w. Cutting.
Robert Livingston and William Sloane.
The cotillion, which was led by Elisha
Eyer. Jr.. was the event which had been
looked forward to by the younger Of the
guests. and there were nearly 200 couples
in ii. Mr.. Dyer appeared as Francois l..
a rich costume. consisting OF a cloak of
royal purple velvet. lined with violet
satin and embroidered with gold. The
coat was velvet, embroidered with gold.
The doublet. also of purple velvet. was
slashed with violet satin. The tights
were of violet silk. worn with SHOES OF
the period, a hat with large ostrich
feather. run and dagger. Mr. Dyer
maintained his reputation as a leader Of
dances by his executive
ability. his ingenuity and his good ma
ture.
While. during the evening there were
light refreshments, 1t was not until after
I o'clock. at the conclusion OF Mrs.
Bronson's quadrille, that the regular
supper began. This was served at small
tables In the winter garden. But this
place would never have been resog-
n:zed even by one whe had been familiar
with II, The 100 odd tables had all
passed through the hands OF the florist.
aid were 50 hidden byahis art as tohave
lost all resemblance. to bits of furniture.
American beauty roseAand white Mlacs
wereY banked so high that the guests
seemed to eat from -the top Of a flower
bed. Beyond the tables, and between
the guests. so as to almost hide one from
another. were decorations Of spring
lilacs. boganvi!lia and
make the place a bower of
beauty and fragrance.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11
A Me1ican.s Mistake.

A Mexican professor who teaches Span
ish in one Of the best private schools IN
Chicago is experiencing n great deal Of difh
Guilty in mastering the intricacics Of Eng
lish pronunciation.
AT a dinner given In his honor recently
he nearly petrificd the hostess with aston
ishmcnt 10y saying, "Do you know, since
am In dccs country l baf learn to like zt
many queer thing which I'm my country .
not haf at all. Excmpla, since l am hers
hat learn to eat garbage"
seeing the look of amazcment which this
statement caused he added apprchcnsively
Es " not soi Garbage, chy Corn beef
ana garhagc. Chicago Times Herald.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11
ITEMS FURNISHINGS.

Mems Laundered shirts at t0c and eec; old
prices 75c and sl
Mems .sunlaundered Shirts nj 2sc. Ssc and 5Oc
each: old prices Soc, 15c and Ell
Boys waists and Blouses. all wool iu
plaids and stripes. worth zoe and s7c: Ia
close out at t5c each.
Boys Flannel Blouses in all shades MI
ways sold ~ ~ price now tsc epch.
Boys Pants NJ l0c, jSc and Csc.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11
Some Queer Ideas About Finger Nail,

The japanese have some curious ideas
about their finger nails. One of them IL
20 the effect that they must not be cut be-
fore starting on a journey, lest disgrace
befsll the person before he reaches his des-
tinstion. Neither should they be cut ut
night, lest cats claws should grow out
To throw nail parings into the fire Is 10
invite some great calamity. II while trim
ming the nails q piece should fall In the
IRE, the person will soon disL
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11
UNLlTeRARY BOOKSELLERS.


Some Amusing Blunders OF Men Whe
Deal In Books.
Booksellers do not appear to gain much
literary knowledge from contact with lit
erature. The following list contains a
bona flde selection Of titles Of books exactly
q they were written in the booksellers or.
ders received during the year by q ccrtai,
firm Of publishers:
WHAT THEY ASKED FOR. WHAT WAS wANrxp.
Republic Of Flats. ..... Republic of Plato.
Boy. Muscle and the Bog Myrtle and Peat
fea9 ..................
Worcesfers Diseases worcestsr's Diocesan
Of the Calendar. 49,. Calendar.
The Treacle of Storm. In the Track Of thu
Storm.
PhotS Frames, 1885,. Photograms, 1895.
Nobody Born. ......... Nobly Born.
Stories From a Diary Stories From the Dia
Adopted. ........ ry Of Doctor.
God Aim Usbs a Farm au q Q anus. By
er.................... Farmsr.
Thoughts For Washing Thoughts For workin,
Days ys.............. Days.
Ccurdal's Cart In Lee Caudle's Curtain Lee
ture. re................... lures
Nancy's Voyage to Nansen's Voyage {,
Greenland ........ Greenland
PlayActress and Crick- Play Actress. By
ct In the Pandemoni. Crockett. Pseudo
um Library. ..... nym Library.
How to Make a Hand How to Make Hanc
Camel .............. Camera.
Alice and Her Mistress Alice or, The Myster
les.
Founders and Heresics Frondes Agrestes
Pharaoh's Life of Farrar's Life O.
Christ ......... Christ.
Frenchie Owen n... French Heroines.
Shakespeare's The Fell Shakespeare's Othel
on ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10.
Across the Russians Across Russian
Nose. .................. Shows.
c. Il. Genius, or Gener Cambridge Bible, Gen
Gus, or some such css.
thing ,................
Marbles OF Modern Miracles of Modern
Speculation .......... Spiritualism.
Think OF the Mighty, Seats of the Mighty.
or Sinks of the Nigh
ty.....................
New York Press
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11

ar Joshua Reynolds needed but one sit
sng whcn intending TO paint portrait.
sohe'pncs he would not take even that
out would casually glance at the sitter and
proceed to paint the portrait.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11

Oddities and singularitics Of behavior
may attend genius When they do, they
are its misfortunes and its blemishcs The
snan of true genius will be ashamed Of
them--at least he will never affect to dis
tinguish himself by whimsical pcculiari-
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11

y Seven species Of wasps secrctc and storv
up honey Just rs do the bees
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-11

Advertise your wants IN t',e Tribune.
Evening star., 1897-04-09

SUGAR: A NFw AND PROFITABLE INDUSTRY
II THE UNITED STATES FOR CAPITAL, AG-
RlCtITt'RE AND LABOR To SUPPLY TIE
HOME MARKET YEARLY WITH 500 900. eco
OF IT'S PRODUCT By Herbert Myrick. New
Or, Tudd "a
Evening star., 1897-04-09

labor and was abandoned, until H. R. Du-
val, president of the Florida Central, got
seed from the celebrated Vuelto AbaJo dis
trict Of Cuba and distributed II free OF
charge to all the farmers who were will
ing to make the experiment. Many failed
as is always the case. but some are sue
ceSsful. and the result was the establish
ment Of a factory at Quincy by a New
York firm, to consume the local product,
which is now the largest in the state and
this firm annually plants a large acreage
on Its own account.
After the freeze" the public took up to-
bacco generally. Mr.. Duval again sent to
Cuba and not only got seed. which he dis
tributed free, but also brought over a num-
ber Of experienced planters. who worked
up and down the line of his road superin-
tending the planting and instructing the
farmers in the art of cultivation, for to-
bacco is a good deal like children-its value
depends upon the manner in which 1t is
brought up. Thus the industry has be-
seed has been introduced. With proper
cultivation 1t is claimed that crops from
600 to 1000 pounds to the acre can be
raised anywhere in Florida. and there is
a steady demand for it from the cigar fac
tories in the state at from % to 80 cents a
pound, according to the quality. 1t re-
quires experience and a peculiar knack to
raise good tobacco. There are some Cuban
refugees down in this end OF the state
who produce a leaf that Is rated as high
as the best that comes from Havana, but
the ordinary farmer doesn't seem to get
the hang of it. There is plenty of Cuban
labor to be had this year, and much is ex-
pected from the next crop.
Evening star., 1897-04-09

THE SPIRIT OF AN ILLINOIS TOWN AND TIKI
LITTLE RENAULT: Two Stories of Illinois at
Different Periods. Illustrated. By Mary Hart
we'll Catherwood. New York: Houghton,
Mifiip & GO. Mashiuytnn: Rrerlano's,
Evening star., 1897-04-09
A Big Engineering Work.

From the London Tines.
The triumphs of modern engineers over
natural obstacles know no limit. The
latest achievement which has oeen brought
into public notice is the diversion of the
river Periyar from its natural outlet in the
Indian ocean to the bed of the Valgai,
which flows eastward into the Bay of Ben
gal.
The district round Madura. in the Madras
presidency had long suffered from want OF
water for irrigation, and It was decided
some years ago to relieve 1t in the man
ner described. The work involved the con-
struction of an enormous dam, LIS feet in
height, impounding the waters OF the PERI
var. and forming a lake which, when a. its
highest level will have an area of I,4b4
acres. nearly twelve square miles. An
open cutting over a mile In length and
twenty-one feet wide, followed by a tun-
sectional area Of ninety square feet, con-
veys the stream across the watershed to
the Vaigai. Eighty miles lower down 1t is
distributed by artificial canals In the Ma
dura district.
TO provide for floods. which at times
been provided in the watershed separating
the two districts, SO that when the level
rises thirty-one feet above the cutting IT
shall escape by this means. The difficulty
Of the work may be imagined when II is
stated that II was carried on in an unin-
hablted jungle. twenty miles from the
nearest cultivated land and eighty miles
from a railway station. and that. owing TO
the unhealthiness Of the climate at certain
seasons and the prevalence OF foods the
engines GERS could only work for three months
Of the year.