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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

At hrst the sight Of the creature
stalking solemnly along beside the man
created quite a sensation in the city,
and people crowded to see them pass
But it grew to be an everyday matter,
which only attracted occasional notice
from strangers or children.
The animal lived to be about % years
old and died much lamented by all who
knew it. His story seems to prove
that the wildness of such animals is on
ly slightly inherited, and that their bet.
ter nature may usually be brought out
by proper treatment. - Our Animal
Friends
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

over TO temporary secrecy, after which
be proceeded to go through those sit
tings TO the bitter end without n muir
mur or question as to the ultimate
cost. Benjamin Constant never knew
that he bin for 50. 900 (the vesterner's
portrait was larger than the New York
er's) that was presented later caused
the slightest ripple upon the emotional
surface OF his patron. But in certain
western hcme there today hangs paint
ing the price Of which has never yet
been revealed TO the mistress OF the
house. New York Sun
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
GRAPES AND THE APPENDIX
The Little Seeds Are Not So Dangerous a.
Has Been Claimed.

The Little Seeds Are Not So Dangerous IS
Has Been Claimed.
Things have been said about the bane-
full and delicious juice of the grape ever
since the olden time when Noah found
out about it and came thereby to grief,
but even before that men ate grapes,
and only within the last decade have
they been talked to about that. 1t is
only since surgeons began to make
money hunting for grape seeds in the
vermiform appendix that people have
been afraid to eat grapes and to eat
them straight.
1t now appears that in all the thou
sands of cases famous, and possibly in
some cases infamous, in which this new
fashioned surgical operation has been
performed there is not one case IL
which a grape seed or any other little
bullet shaped thing has been found il
the vermiform appendix. The whole in
terror Of the appendix is only big enough
to admit medium sized darning needle
Nobody knows what it is there for, bu
il must have been useful at some time
1t is a case Of the survival Of the unfit
like the wisdom teeth, which are of S,
| little use TO most people, ana the ton
sils, which cause so much trouble nov
and then.
The tonsils and the appendix ar
both unused parts Of the body and pc
culiarly liable to disease because the,
are not strengthened by use. If infianl
nation attacks them, they are unable Il
resist Thus many diseases which hav
been ascribed to peritonitis or colo o
a mysterious providence of some kin'
have been due to the diseased condition
of this little useless organ of the humai
system, and if the trouble had been dis
covered in time the appendix could hav
been removed, and all would have bee
we'll.
The remedy, therefore, is not in avoid
ing grape seedA which do not cause "a
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
A COSTLY PORTRAIT.
The Price Made Him Gasp, but He Paid
and Said Nothing.


The Price Made Him Gasp, but He Paid
and Said Nothing.
Some years ago. when Benjamin Con-
slant came over to this country especial
ly to paint the portrait of a well known
New York woman, several other persons
took advantage of his being here and
gave him orders for their portraits.
Among these was a well known man.
Shortly after this latter likeness was
completed a wealthy westerner who
happened to be in this city was enter
tanned at the house of the New Yorker
The westerner saw the portrait and
much admired it. my wife wants me
to get my portrait painted" he said.
That's one reason why I'm in New
York. wonder if this French fellow
wouldn't do mine too " His host assur-
ed him that in all probability the
French fellow" would be only too do
lighted. Before long the westerner was
experiencing all the glory and honor Of
Sitting for his portrait. "
One day some time after this, but be
fore the picture was finished, the west
erner was again entertained by his New
York friend. The portrait was naturally
referred to. by the way" remarked
the westerner, chow much did he charg'
for your picture?" "Forty-five hundred
dollars, " was the answer. "Why?" Blu
the westerner was beyond speech. Pal
and breathless, he leaned back in hi
chair, and when he did speak it wa
simply to gasp forth, Forty five hun
dred dollarsr' Forty five hundred dol
larsp' over and over again.
It transpired later that he had mad
no inquiries as to terms. and that h
had never dreamed that the portrait
price would be more than $3.50. Wha
worried him most was what his wif
would say. But the old fellow wa
game. He first bound the New Ycrke
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
A BIT OF HISTORY.
Germantown. Pa. Was Once Called the
Capital OF the Country.

Germantown. Pa. Was Once Called the
Capital OF the Country.
A pupil in the Boys Grammar school,
on Lafayette street, Germantown, was
asked by his teacher when the first
congress occupied the Germantown
academy, located ON West School lane.
Ii was a puzzle, of course, to the young
scholar, who was at loss to find any
thing in print verifying such an event
The facts, however, from which the
false impression has frequently obtained
are as follows: The government Of the
United States was first iDaugurated in
New York in 1889. but by act of con-
gress Philadelphia was made the capital
of the nation from 1890 until 1900. In
1898 the yellow fever became epidemic
in this city, and it was in October of
that year that the governor of Pennsyl-
vania asked the board of trustees to ac-
commodate the house of assembly, and
a similar request for quarters came from
congress
At the November meeting following
the board proffered TO congress the
choice of the school building, but there
is no minute evidence TO show that con
| gress accepted the generous offer. Al
this time Washington resided in German
town, and the town was spoken of ii
the government place of the state, anC
also of the United States jefferson
then secretary of state, and Randolph
attorney general, occupied the building
some years ago torn down to extend TIN
site on which the National bank nov
stands, at Main street and School lane
So, with Washington, Thomas Jeffer
son and John Randolph residing is Ger
mantown, it is not strange that the con
, clusion should be formed that congress
! was in session at the same time. Al
though the Germantown academy neve
had the honor of accommodating cor
: gress, few years later, in 1898, whe
the yellow fever made its appearance
again in this city, the banks of Mort
America and of Pennsylvania did find
a temporary place Of safety in the ol
g academy.-Philadel Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
A BEAR STORY.
The Most Wonderful Escape of q Hunter
Who Was Up q Tree.


Who Was Up Tree.
They were spinning yarns of the
chase, and this was the contribution of
the congressman: AFTER pretty hard
campaign 1 went. with hunting party,
to the upper peninsula. I'm not
Leather Stocking or a Daniel Boone
with a rife, but I'm far from having to
go inside and close the doors in order to
hit barn. I'd brought down deer
and bagged any amount of small game,
but wanted bear. One morning 1 had
tramped an unusual distance from camp
and suddenly came upon three half
grown cubs rolling and tumbling over
each other in play. shot one, and the
other two beat IA clumsy retreat. Set
ting my gun against tree, reached
my cub while he was still kicking.
Hearing a noise, whirled around
to find the mother coming at me, her
mouth wide open and her eyes glaring
There was no chance to reach the rife
I'm no sprinter and took the only alter
native by shining up tall pine tree
She stopped a minnie to examine the
victim of my shot and was more en-.
ragged than ever as she came climbing
after me. Once in the tufted top Of that
pine, did some faster thinking, gen.
tiemen, than / ever did on any question
of state. The bear was coming and los
ing no time. Twas without a weapon OF
any kind. 1t looked as though bruin
had the drop.
but man in my predicament over
looks no chances. In my vest pocket
had a well filed match safe. In my hiI
pocket was a pint Of brandy, minus on'
moderate nip. In my hunting JACKIE
was a bunch Of tow. I saturated tina
with brandy, and, as the bear approach
ed, / anointed her with the remainder
Dividing the tow so as to have tw'
shots, ! lit the first half and droppe'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1897
AMY RoesART,s SONG.

From London town my lover came
Robin Dudley WAS his name.
] was a rose, q rose. said he,
And gathered mo from on my tree.
was a rose. most fair and red
am a rose whose sweets are shSd.
I would my love from london town
Had never lightly ridden down.
We're there no roses there that he
Must come and pluck and shatter mel
My leaves are scar that were so green
Ny leaves are wet with tears Of teen
Would God that had never met
My lover, that has heart 60 set
Against my breast so sharp sword
Would God, instead Of bclted lord,
That had loved some meancr clay,
Who loved me on to judgment day.
From London town my lover came
And sch a country heart alamo,
Then left it lone 70 QuCnch or burn
because a queen must serve his turn.
Nay, but what boots me my disdainf
Would God my love would come again
Nora Hopper
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
Mark TWAIN and Lincoln.

Perhaps it were as we'll, says Charles
Miner Thompson in The Atlantic, TO
attribute the popularity of Abraham
Lincoln to his jokes as the vogue of
Mark Twain to his extravaganza foolery.
In the conventional sense, Mark Twain
is no more a literary artist than, in the
conventional sense, Lincoln was a gen
tleman. But, in spite of lack of polish,
Lincoln was great. May not Mark
Twain, the writer, in spite of his crude
literary manners, be great also? The
mere possibility ought to be enough III
itself to secure him sympathetic and
serious consideration.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
A TERRIERS REVENGE.
Summoned His Faithful Friend and OBJ
tanned Satisfaction.

Summoned His Faithful Friend and OBJ
tanned Satisfaction.
This dog story was told to a reporter
by a lady who vouches for its accuracy.
Remarkable as it is, she affirms that it
Is the truth, the whole truth and moth
ing but the truth:
An up the state family had two dogs
"A bulldog and q black and tan-be-
tween which there existed every evil
dence of deep friendship The family
went into the country one summer some
10 miles from home. They took the
black and tan with them, but left his
companion at home. They had not been
established in their summer quarters
more than few days before the small
dog had managed TO pick a quarrel
with neighbours bulldog, in which the
black and tan got much the worse of
the argument, so much so that when
he disappeared after the battle his own
ers were much worried. Thy searched
high and low, but no trace of that small
dog could be found.
The next morning there was seen
coming mp the road side by side the
black and tan and his faithful compan-
/ ion, the bulldog, from home. The TWO
marched straight past the hotel where
the family were staying and halted IL
front of the home of the black and TAM
enemy In some unknown manner thu
country bulldog was summoned, and i'm
mediately his city contemporary fel
upon him. The struggle was severe ant
prolonged, but the issue was never il
doubt. The country bulldog was com
pletely conquered and retired in as goo,
order as possible under the circum
stances. The victor, once his task com
pleted, wheeled about and without
stop retraced the 16 miles to home. TIL
black and tan crawled into the hote
with every indication Of complete salts
faction on his diminutive countenance
New York Mail and Express
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
A Pretty Sure Test.

II wish I knew whether my Robert
really loves me or not "
You can easily find out All you
have to do is to make an Appointment
with some other young fellow, only
take care that Robert is informed OF
what you have done Then if he really
loves you he will certainly kill you,
but if he doesn't you may rest assured
that he is only flirting with you. -
London Fun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

trouble, b6F inkeeping aswell and az
strong rs possible, and IN case OF sud
den illness calling reliable doctor,
who viii know what the matter Is
Somebody once said that most people
use a doctor TO enable them 10 sin
against the laws Of nature with impu-
nifty. But that is bad use for him.
Washington Times
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

Smoking in Germany is not a pastime;
it is an ART sld an ant that has grouped
about 1t respectable Eumbcr Ct indus
tries. Every smoker carries a cigar case,
q cigar clipper, a matchbox and usually
little leather lex Tor tho cigar tips.
The tips are collected by a society or
ganized fer the purpose in each province
and are sold to the manufacturor for the
benefit Of charitable institutions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
THE SNOW MIRACLE.

"The age of miracles" they say. ais pasti
Christ walks no more upon the yielding
wave,
Nor DOES the Spirit breathe, to bless or save.
On mortal man." And then the winter blast
Comes shrieking from beyond the sunset glow
Tho dancing waves grow solid as n floor
To bear the burden Of one wonder more
God breathes upon the mist, and 10 IS snow.
j. l.. Heaton I'm 1.-THE Quilting Bee"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
.~4e ,~---.-.e W. e. l.-o u s44..44

'Foah seNenty-fve, he, hel Golly,
gran dad oicn't l tell yer it'd fetch
EN-? Pears lax all yer had ter do wuz
ter kinder mex der white folks 'sharned
TAX, and dey jes' scramel ovah themselves
ter gev pore ole man money. He heI
No noah work fer us, not if dey comes
lax dat. st. Louis Globe-Democrat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
Electric Rattrnp.

An electric wire with a bit Of cheese
on the end is the latest rattrap. The
rat or mouse stands upon a small metal
plate as he takes the bait, and so his
body becomes the medium for complet-
ing the electric circuit He is electro
Cuted before he has done more than
smell TIE cheese
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

The origin Of soap is a mystery, but
we havemany evidences Of its antiquity
It is mentioned at least twice in the
Bible, under the name of "bouth, - at a
period corresponding to several centuries
before Christ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
Provoking.

Friend-Hello, Grumbletonl What's
the matter, old man?
Observation-Disclosures enough was
in that collision ON the railway the other
day, and I'm blowed if wasn't the
only one in the compartment who WASH {
injured, and I've insured in the Acct
dental for the last three years too. It's
enough to provoke a saint Pick Me
IL,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

Some idea of the magnitude Of the
coal resources of Huerfano county,
Colo, may be formed when it is stated
that there are about 40, 900 acres, and
each acre contains 100, 900 tons, or a
total of 1000, OOO, 900 tons-an amount
almost beyond comprehension.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

One of Millions biographers says that
nearly 90 years elapsed between the
sIzetching out of the plan Of Paradise
Lost and the completion Of that work
The actual labor of composition was
condensed into three years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

The Legal Aid society gives legal as
sistance to the poor of New York who
cannot afford lawyers fees. 1t has ex-
listed 20 years, has cared for so, 600 cases
and secured over $500, 600 to its needy
clients 1t is supported by voluntary
contributions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

Friend (lnaking a call)-You are not
looking very robust. Do you enjoy good
health?
Mrs. Stayatt- Holme with sigh)-
indeed l dol But hardly ever have a
chance to.-Chicago Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

The little town of Nazareth, in Pales
tine, has no fewer than three hospitals
2 converts and 10 schools under Euro
pean supervision.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
What They said wouldn't Read Wen.

Jim Scorcher has just returned from
a bicycle ride around the world. de is
going to write book about it. p"
"What is he going to call it?'
People 1 have run up against. -
Odds and Ends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

In the royal family it is always the
queen who first kisses the wife after
her marriage, not the newly made hus-
band
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

There is a smaller percentage of light
gold coins afoat in London than any
where else in the United Kingdom.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

The sum raised by the government Of
Mexico from the manufacture of to-
quilla, one Of the native intoxicants, Is
about $500, 900 annually.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

When Schumann was ia love, he
wrote, 81 wish we're a smile, that /
night play about your cheeks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17

Deafness is more prevalent in cold
than in warm countries, the ears being
sensitive to changes of temperature.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-04-17
weekly Premiums Sick Benefits Death Benefits

organized the purpose of providing
Sickness Death Only Company by
persons be insured in this Company from
child old adult 10 No initiation fee meetings to
promptly paid satisfactory notice
of Sickness M Death placed In the Home Office.
OFFICERS:-Lousa Williams President; Maggie l. Walker
Anderson Manager; Dr. Sarah
ZONES Examiner Bette Brown, Treasurer; O. W. Lewis
DIRECTORS:-Louisa Williams. Maggie Walker, Bette
Brown, Della Lewis Mildred Cooke Jones, Kate Holmes Matte
E Johnson, Ann Johnson, X. Anderson.
Agents Call Address Patsie Anderson, 1115 E.
Duval Give your Patronage
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-10

Gloucester Fish Market
FOR THE WEEK ENDING April 9. 1897.
Frozen herring 81 35 per hundred weight.
Last sales fresh halibut 9Ac W ID tor white
and tn C for gray.
Last sales OF Georges Cod from vessel So 90
for large and $ls4 for medium; Bank DO S29
$l26 &
Outside sales Bank cod ssa~ for large and
81 70 Tor edium.
NE quote prime Georges Goldfish new SETS
@6 90 for large and 3 OO@$3 IS for small BANK
8 25@4 90 for large and szA @$21a for small |;
So for large and small. Newfoundland =.
We quote cured cusk at $3s4 @$4 v qtl; hake
at L 81; paddock at 50 heavy sailed pollock
81 1892 00tbotl ;and English cured do SEA y
qrl.
Best handline homeless Geoges cod &c for me-
dunn to 71sc large: middles s 6o9s9; homeless
Shore do 5@7c; Grand Bank do 647 1sc ;cusk,
5s4 @11ac /; haddock 3s4 @4M make at 2As94;
fancy brands Of entirely boned cod IL to 16c
" b Smoked Halibut. straight strips at LOG
" h.; extra thick 1O1a ;medium SC; small b1s
chunks iO@11c.
$1SG$2o p tbl;2s, $l2G$l6: IS. $lo4$12 co.;
bullseyes so.
smoked salmon 1sc y III Med herring 0012c
boz; tucks Zoe: lengthwise SC: No Is at sc /;
Trout ST so fresh haiibut % 20; salmon 80;
lobtsers 2 20: clamsl 81. American sardines,
quarter oils, 50 IS; half oils, S. 30; three-ouar-
ter mustards. $2s4 spiced. So.
Large Newfoundland herring SO Obbl, Nova
Scotia large split S. 81; med 5 rs; large round
Extra largo split Labrador 81 o00 90.
Picked goldfish SAGA 60; paddock %: hall
but.heads So. sound 81 so; tongues and sounds
Newfoundland cod oil CSC y gal;strong oil at
Csc ;blackfsh do 400; menhaden DO. northern
cured CSC.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-10
MIs0ELLANEOUs.
CITY OF PORTLAND
Order ReInting TO Numbering
RuailtaSRESs

A Ii owners or occupants Of any pnmhered
- Or parts Of buildings not n now made made by
IN accordance with the CITY p atinp the mum
Ders Of all buildings and parts OF 6u, nnhis
within the Of R Iss iaoat a aoe Or
oDs said Buildings and parts Of buildings
owned oeeapsa ths saa 1 pan namD SUCH
nnn,bor 70 pa made of metal and not less than
one ana 20 on Ds ' inches a length AID II
ne Ct any q buildings Teass
a Rsr i6a Of num a6's designated BY said eng
City Marshal win e enapes
t tIe nnnsitV provided BY law. II the owners
or oie oc pi Of building should prefer to
use other than metal numbers. 1t can be
done provided it is done to the satisfaction OF
''io o'' GEO. W. SYLVES TER,
apr9d1m City Marshal.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-10
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach, gent
~ stimulates the Liver and Kidneys,
and aids these organs in throwing off
impurities IN the blood. Electric Bitters,
improves the appetite, aids digestions
and IS pronounced by those who hav-
tried it as the, very best blood purifier
and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for 500 or
81. 90 per bottle at Il. P. s. Goods Drug
Store, 577 Congress street. under Con-
gress Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-10
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Notice to Bridge Builders,

CEAlED proposals will be received at the
y Office OF the Commissioner Of Public Works,
Portland, Maine, Until - O'Clock IN, Monday.
April ! 9th. 1897, for building Jour fixed spans
Back Cove, between said City Of Portland and
CITY of Deering. The bidsiwill be publicly opened
and read at the above named time and place.
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
check on some national bank in the sum of
81 800. said check TO be made payable to the
order Of the Treasurer OF the City OF Portland.
Plans. specifications and further information
may be obtained at the Office OF the Commits
sioner OF Public Works, who reserves the right
to reject any or all bids should he deem it for
the interest Of the city so to do. Each bid must
be enclosed in sealed envelope, marked
proposals for Tukey's Bridge" and addressed
to GEO. n. FERNALD
Commissioner of Public Works.
Portland, April 8, 1897. apr9dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-10

Boston Produce Market.
BOSTON. April 9, ls97.-The following ar
to-day's quotations. of Provisions. etc.:
FLOUR.
Spring patents. A 1904 80
spring, cIearland straight. 3Od3 80.
Winter. clear and straight, 8 S6ae rs,
Winter patents. logs 90.
Extra and Seconds CO.
Fine and Supers-.
Jobblng price 25c higher.
MEATS.
Pork, long and short cut, P barrel. IL 90.
Pork, light and hwy packs $40 75@11 so.
FORK. lean lends 8 90.
Tongues pork S15 90: do beef S23 y Dbl
Beer. picked. So O0a10 90.
nouderscorned and fresh 7hc.
s. oulders. SMOKED. 8.
Ribs. fresh, 81ac.
Ia s. large and small. 9N a1Oszc
Bacon. "a @1Oc.
'ork. salt 612c.
Briskets, salt Ga.
Sausages. 71ac.
Sausage meat. 6As @7c.
Lard. ties, 614 ;pails. 5s4 @614c; II. 7M@7s4
ieef steers. 51aa7A.
Lambs, 7a9.
aogs. citydressed. 5s4 acc y 10 ;counuy. g..
Turkeys, Northern, young, &c.
turkeys, Western, 1lG12c.
Chickens, North fresh. 14416c.
Chickens. Western, 10 @i2c.
Fowls. Northern, 1916.
Fowls. Western. Y010c.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-10
FINANCIAL AMI COMMERCIAL
Quotations Of Stable Products in the
Leading Markets
New York Stock and Money Market.
By Telegraph,

NEW YORK, April 8.
Money on call easy at 11a@2; prime mer-
camille papef at 31s@4 per cent. Sterling Ex-
change steady, with ual business In bank
ers bills at 4S7a4 87A Tor demand, and
4 85N a. SO for 6O-day bills; posted rates at
4 S61a@4 SS1a Commercial bills at 30.
Government Bonds strong. State bonds dull
Railroad bonds firm.
Mexican dollars 48ss.
Bal Silver 61A.