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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
NORTHUMBERLAND.
The Frost and the Tomato CReDS
The Mails.

HEATHSyILLE, VA. April D.-(Spe-
cial)-If the few reports that have come
in from the surrounding country are
true Indications of the condition OF the
early tomato crop since tho cold snap
and frosty nights OF this week, then.
indeed. has havoc and desolation been
wrought to the bright prospects OF the
early tomato raisers. The beautiful
weather of last week was tempting ana
many thousands Of plants were put out.
/ have reason TO believe that not only
all OF these have been killed by the
chilling frosts but that many in the hot
beds are dead as well. There Is no means
of ascertainng the loss, but TO many Of
our farmers II means months OF labor
and care thrown away. besides tho exc
pense OF fitting Up many planting and
transplanting beds. The destruction has
very probably been general, but there re-
mains hope that possibly a few beds
have been kept In reserve and that some
may not have suffered entire loss of their
crops.
MAIL FACILITIES.
On last Monday Contractor Rowe made
the first trip over the new mail route
from Heathsville and intermediate points
TO Viewpoint, connecting daily with
Richmond The first day the mail from
Urbanna arrived too late 10 connect with
the steam ferry across the Rappahan-
mock. and no connection was made. On
Tuesday, however, we had the pleasure
of getting the daily Dispatch from
Richmond on the day OF publication. tho
paper reaching US at II. NJ. IL the con-
nections can DO made with certainty. the
new route will prove 10 be OF the great.
est convenience, and the Only regret 10
that We have not had 1t years ago.
FISHING.
There IS now practically no market for
herring in the cities, and the fishermen
have ceased shipping 10 a great extent
In spite OF their comparative scarcity
early I'm the season. they seem 10 be
plentiful now, and are being sold at the
rate OF about IS cents per LOCO. to be
used for compost purposes. Your COR
respondent noticed heap OF $1,000 beau-
tiful, shining FISH, just taken from the
traps. on one OF our wharvcs few
days since, which he was informed would
be used for this purpose.
Preparations are being made at Coan
Baptist church for the reception OF the
delegates TO the annual meeting OF tho
Northern Neck Sunday-School Conyen.
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

is the postmaster. An excited scramble
is now being made for tho Alton office.
Some anxiety is felt that this late freeze
will kill the fruit; the high winds have
been Of great benefit
In the absence of Rev. Hartwell Haw-
thon from his charges. Rev. James II
Robinson. Of Alton. will fill the pulpits
|, Of Hebron and Crozet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

The cambridge Democrat OF Ohnuary q,
1897. contains four. statements OF farmers
who grew tobacco In 1896. from which the
following Is condensed:
q. Il. Wood made on two acres 1000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
A Fitting Title.

philadelphia North American.)
ar think I'll call my new farce-comcdy
'Chestnuts,'" said McHoyt.
"Why?"
"Oh! because the critics will be sure to
roast it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
A Soft Answer.
ITTZilil
Roston T'raveller.l

(Boston IraveIIer)
Mr.. Fussy: / don't see why you wear
those ridiculous big sleeves, when you
have nothing TO fill them.
Mrs. Pussy: DO you ill your high hat?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

from a winter n Clarke with her sis.
ter. Mrs. Hugh Nelson. OF Long Branch
Mrs. p. w. Charrington Is In Ciarks
this week with her mother and fathefs
Major and Mrs. Beverly Randolph
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

the great future Of New
begin dabbling in real estate
teen. and the good Judgment
into so uncrring an intuition
on real estate values IN New
gardcd or more eagerly
development of that early
speculation. while ii brought
certain that the legal profes
brilliant member. and ii may
Naval commander. for he'
under the Hon. Clarkson y.
ated from the University OF
hand he descended from a
Tenders Of the country,
BENJAMIN Levy, who was
of the Colonial Congress
mental Currency. There were
and of the War of lSl2
down tO later years III M
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
HENRY D. MCORD.

u c(ori o Sing
chad h,
y ftterh f
atvpyeV If az
h
of
w-Yorkga
bushes Of
esandth
thecht
then
had
employer
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

ru.w eS"""'""e W"
the ali of
quality
(iJOnal
it puchasd
hust Of
honth
"S FMt belle ana beauty " new YORK
also n
Mr. time cu'"'u no"
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

York thai prompted MN L"
"a hen a mere lad Of S"V"n-
exhibited then has rip"n"d
that now NO mans opinion
York is more highly re-
sought 10y investors In tn"
prcdilectiun for real "Stat"
to Mr. Levy fortune. il L.
sion IN New York lost Il
have cost thc country a
was educated ia th" law
Potter. after being gradu-
New-York. and un the other
long line ni patriotic de
running ~ far back a.
.u. Of thu iiN, members
selected. - Sigu thr CONT
l.rocs of tn Revolution
among them. and coming
tIi.r of the Mexican War.
ship America. WAS appointed
at the time of lis surrender.
........- - .....
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

,,bn hay. lived out half thelr
r,,rsuit or another. sometimes
successfully and often otherWiS''
and i'm an atmosphere t"taily a'
.ri.rc. with the conditions pre-
vailing i'm great city ike NJ"
v,rk There is little in common
,.,,,a.n the life Of an agrlcult-
urist i'm the southern states "i'''
the pendulum of personal a''i'''s
..;.,., sInvvlv as the thermoin-
nounts upward ana the
.,.,.,,us tension Of Wall street
and the running-for-luck III ''''
.,..k Exchanges. Mr.. 'uthper'
happens To be- one wh" mas "''''
mast admirably int" both 0o''-
,;,i.rs in life. II was porn III
snuth Carolina. and wen "'' IT,
a.. h.came a planter IN leiiiie9''''
,d managed his plantation so
,,.u and 50 successfully ~
..,.,,i,t. = competence. 1heh
...,.u tb.. circumstance of Naiu
,II. inheritance brought nm 10
N.w- York. he came fully equiipe'
.,n , knnvledgr of what the
neople in the South and west
needed most To bring them 'h'o
.l,.. tnuch with N"W-lork I'M
ci.rs From the standpoint of th'S
L,,,,l.dg. ne organized BANK
and brokerage business WHICH, -
-. ..niuning. two y"ars ago.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
CONSOLIDATED GAS COMPANN

pnIass @
ulCC #
alilatono the
ngleench
the arem
atty heulans
lsfed bran
a No
uorksn n nopeat
West Firty
u@o"" and East 'n'-hul
the
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

l~ennmg .rfu organza II IA
rI,rn
sort in >tnl ia,
and dbr.lm
tina igno
eser,u ''''"' '''''
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
JEFFERSON M. LEVY

faith in thu nevtab
Ievysca and contributed more MS S"' NV
81
t,gier
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
EDWARD B. CUTHBERI

success il
1 alton n finance
the
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

r,h.. consolidation proved hrhei'lal
..,.,i.. ia IN. citizens when tn"
,,ric.s Of gas are considered. III ''''
r..,ard there is an interesting P"'"'
A., ancient hill has been preSri\''
,,,,, th. wear 1871. which shows tha'
.,,s was then sold for Sll per i'"'
,, I'm 1>,N il was still luxury al
X r,.r Opu feet That was the 'li'''
.r.,, I'm. office and gasWorks were
lu,atrd in Crntrr-st. near i'H'''
and I'M, gas-recciVer was set up ]"
\.v-st. where the Stock fN'""'-'
uo,y stands. The total yearly con
.,,.,inn nf Nrw-York city in ~
was 9.O21 .SOO cubic feet. the 'o'ai
daily CONSUMPTION on dark winter days
pnyy from all the NcW-iork companies
-. AZ OOO 600 cubic feet in round num-
hers After that year the price Zen
sl,,vlv until in 1876 il was - -
Nor OOu cubic feet. in lS'? TN" price
,,.,. reduced to - 30 and in 1850 II
vent down to - - per l,ooo cu"ic
f.et ON the heels of tins steady
r.ductive tendency the first act oi
tho directors of the newly organ
iz.d Consolidated Company III l''f
was to reduce the price To - 80
r.r OuO cubic feet. Two years la'ei
,h. LEGISLATURE 10y special act Ike"
,h.. ,ric. at 81 -. where il stands To-
= h. al
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

The lbtallpn 'i'H
and with which he had peei'
Identified during his first years
Of business in the city. Mr.. NC
cord occupies the same quarters
to-dav. and during his forty years
nf continuance there has seen ms
husiu.s.; grow from very Sinai
BEGINNINGS to an exclusively eN-
,.rt husiness of over IO.W"'.NW
hushels Of grain annually. ana II
reaches to all quarters OF IN"
world that draw their grain from
IN. United States. During IN"
last year Mr.. Mccord has SOLD
h.twean 3.OOO. .OOO and i.Wn'o'W
hush.ls Of corn and wheat for
shipmcni iu South Africa
Mr. Mccnrd has hcc"nr :" Id"n-
tifi.d with th" grain business IN
New York. and l. held in such
high esteem 10y his associates IN
that and kindred lines of business.
that IN 1891. h. WIS elected vice
rr.sid.ut IF the Pruduc" Ex-
,h,nr. and in lSJJ was elected
and i'm 1896 rc-rlectcd To the presi-
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

.u,h.rshiu of :: :OOU Of the leading
business men If the city ana It's mag
nitir..uf huilding valued at NOR" than
-. 1uuWO il doubtless in" most Hlp"i'd'"
organization Of its kind I'm IN" W"ild
Th, grain business Is ON" 81 N'lu-
f,.n.us detail and 10y it's constant eN-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10

higher than the rates on either tah-<d
or raw hides named by the pending
bin. On other articles imported from
the United States into Argentine. the
rates of duty range even higher, being
80 per cent. on leather bags, boots or
shoes. ready-made or in pieces, vehi-
Giles, furniture. harness. clothing. hats
and caps and many articles of this
class.
IL Editor klett is no more accurate
in his assertions as TO the prospective
effects of our new tariff law on our
commercial relations with his country
than with his statements upon subjects
with which he ought TO be entirely ia
miliar, his predictions will be of little
value.-C. ID. King.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.



Grandma Is puzzled. The dear old face
10 seeking her glasses IN every place:
The nuttering hands reach here and there
For the glasses the brown eyes always
wear.
Bonnie and Joe fly nimbly around
TO seek where those spectacles may be
found.
Grandma is saying. In tones OF fear;
Il was reading-and laid them down right
herei'
Mischievous Fred. now reading a book,
Looks lazily on from his cozy nook
And watches the solemn hunt with giee
While all wonder whore those glasses can
be-
They scour every shelf. and scan each
Through the hall. the kitchen and every
where.
They say: "oh. dear mel" and IN be
bounds
Those glasses. where are they9 They can't
be foundl''
1T looks 10 me-" says mischievous Fred.
"As though grandma has eyes on the top
OF her headl"
Sure enoughl" they laugh. and plainly
They behold those glasses in grandma's
hairl
She takes them down with a smiling face,
And soon they are put In their proper
place.
Then the children laugh and dance
away
And the scene is repeated-perhaps. the
next dayl
Ohio Farmer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10

THE STOIC HERO MADE NO oUTCRY.
pie. and 1t was wrecked in waters full
of sharks, and the lieutenant and six
of his men escaped drowning by cling
ing 10 capsized boat. The lieutenant
was the youngest OF them all, except
lad named Wilson, but he was also tho
coolest and cleverest. as a commanding
officer ought 10 be. He ordered tho
men TO get Off the boat and endeayor %
right IL. They obeyed, all the time
they were in the water waving and kick
ing to scare off the sharks they could
see swimming about. Lieut.. Smith then
ordered two OF the men into the boat to
bail. while the rest chung to her sides.
With so much water in her she could
not bear up more than two men. Soon.
though, so much water was bailed OUT
that he ordered two more men into tho
boat, and the bailing was going on fast
when one of the two beside himself who
were still In the water was seized by
shark. and with one cry sank. This SO
frightened the men that, horrible to-
tell, they once more capsized the boat
The young commander remained calm.
OTucTcu hi minus I'D again right tuo
boat, and when that was done put two
men in il again to bail. AS they got To-
work a shark, with one bite. took of
one of Lieut.. Smiths legs, and he, tho
more than stole hero, made no sign.
lest fright again cause his men to cap-
size the boat. They did not know he
was hurt. In moment or two the
rest were ordered into the boat. he wait
ing TO enter it last himself. Just as he
was ready to ask the men to help him
a shark caught his remaining leg. He
fell back in the water, but his men
saved him, and lifted him into the boat
to die. With his last breath he told
the boy Wilson to report to the adj
miral that all the men had done their
duty.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10
CHAIRS AS a LUXURY.
The Habit OF sitting Down of Come
parntively Recent Origin.


parntiveiy Recent Origin.
Most people believe that the habit OF
sitting down as practiced by themselves
is common human habit. old as the
race itself, in no way associated with
civilization. But Frederick Boyle, who
seems TO have one OF those inquiring
minds that are not content to accept
things as they are without first tracing
causes and history. contends that sit
ting down is an acquired habit thai
marks height Of civilization.
He estimates that even Mt the present
day not more than ten per cent. of hu-
man kind practice sitting on our plan
Men who do not sit have two attitudes
for resting; women use one OF their
own. Squatting ION the heel" Is fa-
vored in India and China. In this posI-
tion the weight OF the body falls upon
the toes, and TO keep the balance cons
Portable the arms must hang over tho
knees, the hands dangling. A European
trussed In this manner promptly feels
pain In the calves. but he can UNDER
stand that habit makes Il restful pos
ture. In fact, the golfers of England
use II altogether.
The cross-legged attitude is general
fron Siam eastward through the Malay
countries. In the jungle men crouch.
the knees raised. the arms folded over
them, and the chin resting on the arm
The women of that region rest upon tho
floor with the knees bent sideways,
thus throwing the weight on the outer
part OF one thighs mighty uncom-
Portable posture 10 civilized Cau-
casian.
Chairs really seem 10 be no more neo-
essary TO the race than pianos.-Golden
Days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10

One coffee cupful OF cooked corned
beef chopped fine. two and half coffee
cupfuls Of cold boiled potatoes chopped
fine. one-fourtk cupful of water. and n
little over one-fourth cupful of milk
mixed together. butter the size of a
walnut. one-fourth teaspoonful salt, or
10 taste. and sprinkling OF white pep
per. and bit Of cayenne pepper. Melt
the butter in the water and milk, then
add the other ingredients, and cool UNI
iii thoroughly heated through. then put
in a baking pan and place in oven till
brown on top.-Ladics' World.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10

A pretty anecdote Is related of child
who was greatly perturbed by the die
covery thather brothers had set traps to
catch birds. Questioned as 10 what she
had done in the matter, she replied: II
prayed that the traps might not catch
the birds" Anything else?" Eyes"
she said. 81 then prayed that God
would prevent the birds getting into
the traps" and, as II TO illustrate the
doctrine of faith and works. III went
and kicked the traps all 10 pisces."--
Buffalo Commercial.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10
MACHINE THAT FLIES.
Any bright Youngster Can Make ON,
I'm an Hour.

any hEhE touhHNttE &un IlAkc Onc
I'm an Hour.
This is the age of flying machines.
OF course, our boys and girls hardly. can
expect TO make real machine which
will sail through the air and carry them
for the problem has puzzled more
than one wise man--but any boy can
make n very successful toy flying ma
chine which will fly, and that is more
than many of the larger machines will
do.
Get an old tomato can and by setting
IL on the stove, first one end, then the
other, melt off the tin ends. Then cut
the cylinder apart and fiatten IL out SO
that you will have a perfectly smooth
piece of tin. From this cut piece the
shape shown in the picture (a) five
inches long and IA inches wide in the
widest part. This work can easily be
done with pair of old shears.
Now, procure an empty spool, one
with large body II you can get 1t, and
In the top drive two wire nails (b) and
with a file cut off the heads of each. In
the narrow part of the strip of tin make
three smooth holes 6, and ~, two of
which Is and 81 will fit snugly over the
nails in the spool and the third CD will
be directly over the hole in the spool.
Now give the corners q and A. a slight
turn downward and the corners G. and
81 n slight turn upward, and having
placed the strip of tin on the spool, fit
ting 1t down over the nails, you are
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10
FLYING MACHINE THAT WILL FL

FLYING MACHINE THAT WILL FLY.
ready for your first experiments in fly
ing.
Get a brad-awl or n half knitting
needle fastened into a stout handle of
wood and pass IL up through the spool
and through the center hole in the tin.
Then wind the spool with a piece of
string just as you would wind top.
When this is done hold the awl handle in
one hand and pull the string sharply
with the other. OF course, the spool
will spin and you will be surprised TO
see your tin flying machine whizzing
Off through the air like a thing of life
If the weather is calm IL will sometimes
go to an astonishing height. but you can
have much fun with IL in the wind, for
then II will play all sorts OF odd pranks,
turning and twisting and finally com
ing down to the earth with n plunk.
Any boy can make this flying ma
chine in an hour without costing him
cent.-ChicaQo Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10
Ron.ted Round stenk.

Try roasting n round steak in the fol-
lowing way: Get a steak about two
inches thick from the best part OF the
round; prepare IL by trimming of all
the pieces of fat, lay them on one side,
and put the steak into an earthen dish.
Put quarter of a teaspoonful OF pep
per into cup, turn upon IL two gills
OF olive oil. and I'LL the cup 10 the brim
with good vinegar. Pour this over the
steak. cover the dish, and let IL remain
Two or three hours. turning the steak
frequently. Put the bits of fat into
baking pan, aud when the steak has
soaked for the required length of time
drain IL and lay IL upon the fat in the
pan. Moisten few rolled bread crumbs
with little hot milk, add some butter
and season with salt and pepper. tea
spoonful OF Worcestershire sauce. and
some powdered sweet herbs. IL they are
liked. Mix these ingredients together
with the yolk of an egg, and spread the
mixture over the toptof the meat.
Place the pan in hot oven and roast
from 25 TO 30 minutes. This steak may
be served with n sauce or not.-Boston
budget.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10

For years uncounfed surrcd on my wax
Himmed round with rocks and wreathed
with peariy spray.
Ny white locks In a halo made OF mist.
1ly voice and vlgor no man might resist:
All those who braved me were but "a So
inE breath,
NY grasp 10 men. poor moths. meant IN
But now strange miracles have come to
pass,
Man has put harness on my limbs. alasf
His turbines and his dynamos / turn.
And far away his lights mysterious burn,
His factories hum, his street cars come
and go.
Drivea by my sinews swiftly to and fro.
Littie thought to round his ways ana
curvea
Along his system OF intricate nerves
OF insulated copper. armored steel.
To flash In light or turn his shaft and
wheel;
obedlent to his lIghtest touch OF hand,
A willing slave to toll at his command.
My voice transferred now makes the busy
huci
OF swI's machines where human toiiers
cnsne.
Hands ciasped in mine TO benefit the race
Each rushing at high-pressure modern
To serve the world. give life or light and
then
Bring other blessings to the sons OF men.
Imagine old Niagara iassoed thus,
To light lamp or haul city bus.
To whisper mildly DER the telephone,
To press a feather. lift up building stone.
A giant made a chore-boy by the folks
Who hold the reins and make me wear
their Jokes
But never mindi I still plunge in the
deep
With mighty anthem and resistless sweep;
What matter little tasks daily do
To pull these pigmies and their projects
through?
They dare not meet me when my warriors
all
Flash countless spears and clash them at
my call.
Yet VIII I serve them with my surplus
strength,
Perhaps do tasks unthought OF yet at
length:
But here within my stronghold defy
And challenge mortals with my fierce war
cry;
They dare not brave my heights and deeps
profound
am the monarch. this my battle-ground.
l. EDGAR JONES.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10
WAITED HIS TURN.
And Then He Gave the Doctor some
Cheerful Information.

And Then He Gave the Doctor som q
Cheerful Information.
Doctor, just an instant, please" ex-
claimed caller at the Office OF a man
of physic, as he caught sight of the
physician disappearing in his private
office.
"I'll see you shortly, sir" was the curt
reply.
"But second is all / want" per-
sisted the caller.
"Tll see you directly, sir, with stern
ness.
The visitor took n seat In the general
reception-room, read the afternoon pa
per through, looked at the pictures,
played with the dog and took n nap.
After 30 minutes or more had passed
the medicine man came out OF his den.
and with an air OF condescension said
TO the visitor;
well, now, my man. am at your
service. Your turn has come. What
can do for your"
"Oh, nothing In particular" was the
reply. IT just dropped In TO tell you
that your neighbours three cows have
escaped from the barn, and are having
a picnic in your garden and flower
beds. "--'rit-Bits
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10
Pro.pects nrIEhtcntnu.

With the growing prospect of n
speedy enactment Of tariff law the
tide of trade Is generally stronger and
rising higher. Great business changes
are not expected until congress adj
iourns, but removal Of uncertainty is
bringing into operation buying forces
which have been restricted for many
months past. business men readily
perceive the rising tide, and are exhib-
iting great confidence In the future by
projecting enterprises which would
have been regarded as decidedly haz-
ardous and visionary year ago. The
prospect for crops is steadily bright
ening. and there is an encouraging de-
mand for iron and steel products and
for textile goods. Interviews with so
leading merchants i'm various parts OF
the country by the Bradstreet agency
disclose an unmistakable revival of
business demand and indicate that con-
fidence is widespread There is no
step backward. The improvement Is
gradual and certain.-Chicago Times
Herald
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-10
Drawer THAN a ROMAN



II Is told Of Roman sailor that i'm
trying 10 climb from a small boat into
a ship he and his companions were
struggling 10 board and capture. he
was clingirg 10 the ship with his right
hand, when IL MAS cut of. He caught
hold again with his left, and that was
cut of, but not until he had driven his
head up to the deck of the boat. and.
with both hands gone. he still chung
on with his chin and elbows. and IL was
not till his head was struck of that he
fell back into the water. That was old
Roman fighting with n vengeance. but
In the annals OF our own navy there is
true story of still greater pluck. for our
hero used his head, and saved others in
the midst OF his own awful suffering.
Lieut.. Edward Smith In 1926 was in
command of schooner called the Mag