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Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Ancient and Modern Slang.

The difference between ancient and med
ern slang was amuringly illustrated in a
recent incident at the Chsutauqua assembly,
when the teacher OF English literature asked,
What IS the meaning Of the Shakespearesn
phrase Go to?' and a member Of the class
replied. "oh, that Is only the sixteenth cen
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
station Agent Roy stiII Missing.

WAHOO, Neb., Aug. 21.-Special)-L. L.
Roy, the station agent on the b. & NJ. a.
Ithaca. who disappeared on Thursday night,
has not been heard of as yet. The Ancient
Order of United Workmen lodge of Ithaca,
Of which he was a member, has offered a re-
ward Of $25 for any information which
will lead to his whereabouts. HIS business
affairs, so far as known, are In good con-
dition. A searching party has been organ
lied, and a thorough search will be made
for the missing man.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
otoe County Institute Closes.

SYRACUSE. Neb., Aug. 21.-CSpecial.)-
The closing lecture OF the session occurred
here last evening. State superintendent Of
Public instruction W. r. Jackson was the
speaker Of the evening and his subject was
Our Common School System" His address
occupied an hours time. The session closed
today noon.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

DUNCAN, Neb., Aug. 2L-(special)-The
weather is favorable to frost. The nights are
cool, and while tho sun is warm the air APP
pears chilly. Most OF the corr will make a
fine crop II frost holds of a little longer.
Old corn is moving out to make room for the
new crop. Duncan has shipped twenty-elght
cars, about % 200 bushels, during the past
ten days.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Arrange COR Night of Orntory.

LINCOLN, Neb.. Aug. 2l.-(Special Tele-
gram)-The fusionists have arranged fN-
halls for silver speeches on the evening of
August 81, and have scheduled Teller. Simp-
son and Weaver, and think Richard p.
Bland will also be here. The conventions
the next day will organize and then the
afternoon will be spent in listening to
speeches, In the evening the nominations
will be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Verdict of NoI GuIIty,

KEWANEE, III Aug. 2l.-The jury IN the
Porter murder case brought in a verdict OF
not guilty late last nIgat after a trial last
ing tGe.ye days. Mrs. Emma Porter was
accused by the servant girl Of putting poi
son In Mr.. POrter's coffee. II was the first
Woman had been tried for murder.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

COLUMBUS, Neb.. Aug, 2l,-(Speclal.)-
], l.. Paschal, foreman of the Platte County
Argus returned yesterday from a three
months trip through Nebraska and Colorado.
Mr.. Paschal Travelled overland with his fam
lily and says the western part Of the state
Is In the pink OF condition. Nothing but
favorable comment on the enormous crops
is heard here.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
THE NEW BOOK.

THE New Treatment: How 1t Cures" 10
the title OF Or. Shepard book 1t IL FOIL
OF fpcis Of interest TO ailiug people and
fine hHlf-tone eugrHylugs OF scenes
In the extensive offices Of the Shepard
Medical Institute. Those who apply In per-
son or by letter may have q copy free.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

and has proven its superiority over all other
methods Of treatment.
This treatment Is NOT EXPENSIVE,
and In View OF the skin necessary for such
work our prices orc ridiculouslv low But
We make them so IN order to b. In har-
mony with the low fees IN our other &C.
partmcnts. and In reach OF all
Write OF cal upon us for reference to PEG.
Ils guTpl
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

BENNETT, Neb,, Aug, 2l.-tSpecial)-The
hardware and implement stores are laying
in a stock of goods for the fall trade and
all departments of business are taking on a
change for the better, The corn crop will
be very heavy. Oats is thrashing about
forty bushels per acre. The apple crop will
be heavier than last year and the prospects
for peaches are good.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Raise Wages In Rolling Mil.

MKEESPORT, Pa, Aug. 2l.-The 5000 en-
ployes OF the National Rolling Mil com
pany al this place received notice at noon
today OF a 10 per cent advance in their
wagca, to take effect September /.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Repairiug County nridge.

LOUISVILLE, Neb., Aug, 21.-(Special)-
The county commissioners have a force of
men at work putting in a new floor on the
wagon bridge across the Platte at this place.
The bridge has been in use about six yeaIu
and the two-inch oak plank with which II
was originally covered has worn through
The new floor is to be OF pine, three inches
thick
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Lay n Cornerstone at Hyannis.

HYANNIs, Neb., Aug. 21.-(Special Tele
gram)-The laying OF the cornerstone Of tn,
FIRST Congregational church OF Hyannls oc
CURED today. The exercises consisted OF ap
propriate addresses by w. L. Matthews. tn.
pastor, and Rev. M. Jones.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Camp Meeting M Bennett.

BENNETT, Neb., Aug. 21,-(Special)-The
camp meeting is progressing finely. A large
number OF preachers are in attendance from
this state and Iowa. The services are we'll
attended. Rev. Mr.. Senseny, Rev. Mr..
stephen and Rev, Mr.. Allen from Iowa have
captiyated the people with their powerful
sermons.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
MRS. l.. s. NORTON, CHADRoN. NEB.

MRS. l.. S. NORTON, CHADEON. NEB.
81 am telling all my friends who are sick
or need good treatment to write to Dr..
bank as | did some time ago. ! had been
sick for a good while with catarrh ana Ia
grippe These ailments settled mainly IN
my lungs ana developed all the sis ms Of ar
preaching consumption. | need not men
ton the group OF terrible symptoms that
took hold Of my system. | wasted In nerve
force and ftrcng h while at the same time
an innammatory soreness settled In m,
chest, giving me piercing pains and =
utep cough. My days and nights were
made wretched by the violent efforts to
clear the lungs of mucupus and purulent
discharges. | tried by all means within
my power, including doctors ut home to
check the wasting cough, exhau'ioa ana
decay that was Gaping my constitution.
After / failed completely to find anything
helpful, ] wrote for Or. Shepard blanks;
I filed those out, giving the doctor a fuu
history Of my case. DR.. Shepard then sent
me a box OF medicines which. from the
very first day, had a decided effect upoI,
my ailments. | was required to make a re-
port each week upon blanks furnished me,
and in three day after g"udIng In my re-
pert | would get a letter from tho doctor
giving me advice and instruclin IONS. Nv
treatment was changed from tiunC 70 time
as | improved, and IN a few "geks ! was
entirely cured. | want to make the poin:
clear and prominent that my condition re-
sisted all other treatment. that | vas 20.
ing down hill very rapidly, and that Or.
Shepard not ou'y relieved me at once, hut
made me az sound and we'll as I eyer was
in my life. My health is now perfect.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
BOY Falls from a Horse.

FRANKLIN, Neb., Aug. 2l.-(Spscial Tele-
gram)-A small boy named John Carpenter,
aged about 10 years. who lives at Red Cloud.
but VINO was at this place visiting. fell from
a horse tOdsy and broke his arm. The bone
cut through the flesh.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Dome IL Being Painted.

FALLS CITY, Neb., Aug. 2l.-Special.)-
The lone of the court house is being re-
painted and Otherwise repaired. A weather
yane will be placed at the top, donated by
the citizens. The county buildings and yard
now present a neat appearance.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
specie Exports and Imports.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2l.-The exports Of
specie from the port Of New York amounted
TO Sl,OO4, 725 in silver. There was no gold ex-
ported. The imports Of gold for the week
were A20,JS, and imports Of silver, $40, 10
dry goods, Sl,0oS,0is; general merchandise,
sI.25I.5A
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
BurInI of MN LIpps,

HASTINGS, Neb, Aug. 2l.-(Special)-
The funeral OF VIII Lips, who was killed
by the explosion OF a thrashlng machine Gu
were inferred in PaTkylew cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Cowboys Reach Dakota County.

JACKSON, Neb., Aug. 2l.-(specIal Tele-
gram)-Kid and Jim Gabriel, the Wyoming
Sheridan TO Chicago by September 5, stopped
here tonight. II they reach Chicago on the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., Aug. 2l.-(Special)
Last night at Waterman's hall a dance was
given In honor of Miss Hoffman, OF Michi-
gan City. Ind, who is the guest of Miss Net
tie Balance. The Mandolin club furnished
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

date named they gain $1,000 and establish
the staunchness OF the range horses for the
Russian cavalry. The horses are unshod and
in perfect condition..
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
curubiIt,v of UerpIu.

There is no chronic disease more amen
able to treatment and cure th1n hsrh.a
when properly treated by our neE process
which has now been in use several years
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
FORECAST OF roDArs WEATHER.
Partly Cloudy In Nebraska with the
Winds Variable.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l,-Forecast for
Sunday:
For Nebraska. Iowa and Soul Dakota
Partly cloudy weathsr; variable winds.
For Internationally fair; warmer in
southwest portion; variable winds.
For Kansas-GeneraIly fair; north winds.
becoming southeast.
Local Record
OFFICE OF IA WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Aug. a-Omaha record u rainfall
and temperature compared with CORE pond
ing day Of the past three years.
1851 1885. 1875. 1894.
Maximum temperature ... - y - .
Minimum temperature g. 81 70 CT 81
Average temperature pee - q
ka-nfall -....... .-.....-...- - i 90 %
Record Of temperature ana precipitation at
Omaha for this day and since Marcl /, 1881:
Normal for the 3
behciehGy FOR The day. Z
Accumulated deficiency since March l.. -
Normal rainfall for the day.. 10 inch
Excess for the day ....---...-.-...- IS inCh
Total rainfall since March l.-....lfl4 inches
deficiency since Marea l-..- g inches
Excess for cor. period. lA6...-.... 3eS incaes
Deficiency for cor peTi1l, ls5,-.- $50 Inches
l. A. WELSH, Local Forecast Oficial.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

AlN'N IAAhN SaN hAAN 80
Is said and done, her health is her most
precious possession.
II is this that she fails to guard against
the dangers of weakness and disease OF the
distinctly womanly organism, Nearly every
complaint from which women suffer has its
inception in troubles of his nature, and is
continually aggravated by them,
An unfailing remedy for all weakness and
disease of the organs distinctly feminine,
and the multitude of ills that follow III this
train is found in DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. II acts directly or these organs
and makes them strong and healthy. II
prepares for happy, healthy wifehood and
capable, almost painless motherhood.
over 10000 women have testified to its
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"while l was living at Eagle Rock Botetourt
Co, Va" writes Mrs. G. A. Connor, of Allegh-
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rs years, has repeated hemorThages at the nose,
and she has never the necessary iudispositions
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Favorite Prescription, The lady purchased one
bottle and il cured her laughter She was well
aud happy when 1 left there
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser is a physician that is always III the
house, ready TO give advice and assistance
any moment, day or night. II contains zoos
pages, 900 illustrations and several chap
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of women. Over a million women own
and value il. A new edition is just out and
for a limited time copies will be given away
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Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

tury's expression OF the modern Come
ofr'' The two phrases, while apparently OPP
posite. do, in fact, substantially mean the
same thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
SHEPARD MGdGl In9jtlt},

=. SHEPARD. VI. ID. Consulting
and Associates, Physicians.
ROOMS 81. 3l2 & 33 NEW YORK LIE
BUILDING. OMAHA. NEB.
Office Hours-9 to i2 a. m; 2 to 8 p. m. Eva-
nings-Wednesdays and Saturdays only
6 to s. Sundays, 10 TO IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22

With the com.
ing of night wo-
men are careful to
bar the doors of
their homes against
the intrusion of
robbers and assas-
sins. There are
M ore dangerous
e III j than
either the burglar
or III rdereI
Ist which few wo-
take proper precau-
, A woman may
the most magnih-
jewels and the cost
plate, but after all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02

sorting and maintaining the right to pre-
vent the acquisition OF that Island by
any European Power. and compelling Its
people TO remain subject TO the dominion
OF Spain.
CUBAN JOINT RESOLUTION.
The Cuban question was again brought
ND bv Mr.. Morgan. who introduced a
Joint resolution declaring that a condi-
ton of public war exists between the
Government Of Spain and the government
ostablished and maintained by force OF
arms bv the people OF Cuba. and that
the limited states will maintain state
of neutrality between the contending
Powers. according TO each and all the
rights Of belligerents In the ports ana
territory OF the United states.
Mr.. Morgan said he did not wish 10
have the ioint resolution referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations. and that
no would ask the Senate 10 take action
on n tomorrow 1t differed from the
resolution adopted by the Senate year
ago. inasmuch as that was q concurrent
resolution. while this was joint resolu-
tior. in which Congress would exercise It's
executive functions.
The Senate then (at L. Nd went into
executive session on the arbitration
treaty. and al $40 adjourned until Mon
day.
The House Of Representatives was not
i'm session to-day. having yesterday ad-
iourned until Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02

Keep up hope. There are
thousands of cases where re-
covery from Consumption
has been complete. Plenty
of fresh air and a well-nour-
ished body will check the
progress of the disease. Nu-
tritious foodSare well in their
way, but the best food of all
is Cod-liver Oil. When
partly digeSted, as in SCOTS
Emulsion, it does not dis
turb the stomach and the
body secures the whcle bene-
fit of the amount taken. If
YOU want to read more about
it let us send you a book.
SCOTT & BOVINE. New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
ALBEMARLE.
Death-A Marriage-A Fox-Chase-
about 100 People Participated.

CHARI.OTTEVILLE, VA, April L.
1snecial. Mrs. Juliet T.. Yates died at /
o'clock this morning at her home, Edge
mont near North Garden, in her Slst
year Her son. Mr.. Samuel %. Yates
survives her. The funeral will take place
from her residence at o'clock to-mor-
row afternoon.
Captain w. Gordon McCabe, OF Rich
mond. will deliver his lecture, Personal
Recollectlons of Tennyson," before the
University Book Club Saturday evening.
The club will meet that evening az Pro-
lessor ]. A. Harrisons.
Mr.. John o. Wood, OF tnis city. and
Miss Annie l.. Newman. OF the county.
were married at the Methodist parsonage
last evening. the ceremony being per-
formed by DIR. j. Wiley Bledsoe.
The Blue-Ridge Hunt Club. OF keswick,
give another OF their delightful fox
chases this morning-the second OF the
week. About one hundred people par
ticipated In the sport. Reynard was
liberated at Fry's Spring. and was cap
tured after run OF about forty-five
minutes. near Maury's Mil Mr.. Win
ston Garth was the first in at the death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
MoRMoNs IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Elders Holding Meetings at Wilson
Fatal Measles.

WILSON, n. c., April 1.-(Special)-
Two Mormon elders are holding a pro-
tracted meeting I'm the courthouse here.
Last night a small crowd turned out TO
hear the principles Of the Mormon faith
expounded. The elders were heard re-
snectfully. For more than a year these
mon have been operating in this county,
but combining their efforts to the country
districts. 1t is said that they have met
with success among the country people
in disseminating their doctrines. Meet
ings I'm the court house are advertised
for the remainder of the week.
There Is an epidemic of measles pre-
vaIIinp here. Some fatal cases have been
renorted. one family, near town, has
lost three Of its members from the dis
ease all in one day. Another fatal case
was that OF the baby boy Of Mr.. Calvin
Woodland.
There was killing frost this morning,
and II is feared that the fruit and early
vegetables that escaped the frosts Of
last week are killed. II is almost GER
tain that the strawberry crop has been
badly damaged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
MISSION TO SWEDEN.
DIR. Thomas. Of Maine, TO Get This
Plum.

WASHINGTON, april 1.-The President
has decided to appoint Or. Thomas, Of
Portland. Me-. to the position of Minister
to Sweden and Norway, and so informed
a delegati ton that called on him to-day in
the interest OF $ r. Erickson, Of Iowa.
Or. Thomas Vas endorsed by Speaker
Reed and all the New England Republi-
cans in Congress. He was twice the di-
plomatlc representative Of the United
States at Stockholm, married a Swedish
woman. and speaks the language OF the
country. \ large number of Swedes en-
dorsed his candidacy.
The delegation that called In Mr.. Ell
rickson's behalf consisted OF Representa-
tive Deliver Of Iowa; Representative w.
4. Stone. Of Pennsylvania. and Mr.. Son
berg. also Of Pennsylvania, the secretary
of the Tristate Swedish League Of the
United States. Mr.. Erickson was en-
dorsed by several thousand Swedes
IL IL said that Speaker Reed has en-
dorsed but three men for places while he
has been Speaker. II is believed that
President Mckinley regarded his endorse
ment as practically a request
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
WELDON VICINITY.
r,aueotinI Citizen Dead-A Dcstruc-
tive Frost.

WELDON. n. c.. April l.-(special)-
Mr. G. c. Daniel, one Of the best-known,
most influential, and wealthiest citizens
., pleasant Hill. In Northampton county.
d,ed this morning. Mr.. Daniel carried
ON the mercantile business in connection
with extensive farming operations. lie
was a relative Of Solicitor Daniel, Of
this place.
s,a,e farms were turned down this morn
Inc and their places filled by men in ac-
co,d with the present administration. II
"a rumored that the salaries Of guards
ana overseers have been raised.
There was a white frost this morning.
and the fruit Is, OF course, either de-
stroyed or badly injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
RAILWAY EARNINGS IN FEBRUARY
Louisville and Nashviiie-Chesa-
nenkc and Ohio.

NEW YORK, April 1.-The Louisville
and Nashville railroad reports for Feb
ruary gross earnings Of $l,567.S2S. a de-
crease Of SiS.7f2; expenses. Sl.0i2 2S2; in
crease. S1.139: net earnings, s525,5i6; de-
crease. Si9SSl.
The Chesapeake and Ohio road reports
for February earnings amounting 10
S775. 707. a decrease Of s5S02; expenses.
Ss7s. S7s: decrease. $l2.652; net. S20l .SS4; in
crease, $3.50.
The Southern Pacific road reports for
February gross earnings Of S3417.105.
decrease of S2S5, 3S5 expenses, $247f 329;
decrease. $l0O. 567; net. 1927 decrease,
S1StSlS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
A Preacher Robbed.

ASHLAND. VA, April L-eSpeciaL}-
The residence OF Rev. J. w. Ware. rector
OF 81. James Episcopal church here. was
entered and robbed " lot OF wearing
apparel last night The loss. was not
great. The authorities are investigating
The case. and expect 10 land the thief
Captain William c. Fox, OF the Rich.
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road. Is dangerously III at his home here.
Ills trouble is typhoid-feyer. His Condi
ton az this time Is critical
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
PLACE ron COLONEL GRANT.
The Assistant secretnryship of War
rendered Him.

WASHINGTON. April Colonel Fred.
d. Grant OF New York. called on Presi-
dent Mckinley, at the White House, to-
day. by invitation. and was ten
dered the position Of Assistant Secre-
tary of War He had a talk with the
President of nearly an hours duration.
and left Mr.. Mckinley with the UNDER
standing that a definite answer TO the
tender would be given to-day or to-
morrow Colonel Grant was disinclined
TO take the position. Tut his converse
ton with the President may have the
effect Of causing him TO change his mind
lie would not talk about the matter In
any phase when an effort was made 10
interview him rs to his visit 10 the
White House
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
BILLS TO he REPORTED.
Sundry Civil and Other Measures
RcndN for the Sennfe.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The Senate
Committee on Appropriations has decided
TO report the sundry civil. Indian. and
agricultural appropriation bills. which
were passed by the House week before
last. 10 the Senate next Tuesday. This
action is taken as an indication that the
measures will not be materially changed
from The form I'm which they passed the
House The general deficiency bill will
be held until later in the session, 50 as 70
provide for all possible contingencies that
NAV arise In the service before the close
Of the fiscal year, June Both.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
.mDGE nAY AND QUIZ.
The Ohioan 10 Cooperate with Cen
eraI Lee.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April Judge
Day. of Canton, o.. it is understood goes
TO Cuba at the personal request OF Presi-
dent Mckinley. The President wants
clear and comprehensive statement Of the
situation i'm Cuba. The question Is one Of
difficulty for him, and calls he thinks, for
an investigation. Ills faith in General Lee
is very high. but he recognizes the fact
that General Lee. by virtue of his office,
has his limitations for usefulness in this
special field Of inquiry. But General Lee
can. and will, assist Judge Day as in the
Ruiz matter. Judge Day. with his legal
advice. will also assist him, and with this
concert che President expects TO receive
q report Of much value.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
to Military Academy.

WASHINGTON. April cadet ap-
pointments to the Military Academy at
West Point are announced as follows:
J. Henry Stannard. Florence, S. c.; w.
d. Mcneil. Waycross, Ga; r. T. Har-
rell. alternate, Valdosta. Ga; G. W. Du-
vail. Cheraw. 6. c.; Baxter 5. Moore
alternate. Chester, s. C.. Walter o. Bos-
Well Penheld. Ga; William Clarke alter
nate Madison, Ca; Francis ID. Dunbar
New Orleans. la; Clarence H. Knight.
GAINESVILLE Fla.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
AnpIicntions for Once.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Applications
were fled at the Treasury Department
to-day by H. Bridewell, Of Atlanta, Ga,
for the post Of surveyor OF Customs
at Atlanta. Ga. and by /. w. Falls, OF
New Orleans. Ia. for the correspond
ING Office al New Orleans. la.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
JOINT TRAFFIC ASSN CASE.
Motion That II BE Advanced on SUI
preme Court Docket.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The record in
the case Of the United States VS.. the
Joint Traffic Association, coming on APP
peal by the government from the decision
of the Court Of Appeals for the Second
Circuit (New York;, has been filed in the
Supreme Court Of the United states.
When the court met to-day. SOLICITOR
General Conrad moved that the case be
o1,,onced on the docket, in which motion
Mr. lanes Carter. of counsel for the
railroads Joined. urging that II be set
DOWN for an early day in the present
term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-02
u,vh, Have Caused "a Panic.

PETERSBURG. VA. April Especial,
p,rtng the performance OF The Old
homestead" at the Academy OF Husis
Tonight. the front steps OF the building
caught fire from some unknown causes.
Tire Fire Department across the street
was quickly notified and the IRE put our
before any one in the audience was aware
az us existence. There WAS no alarm
and no excitement.