davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Alexandria Weddings.

Mrs. Nellie Acton Greenough ana rev.
Mr. Griffith, rector of Trinity Methodist
church at Hartsvile. y. c., were welded
at high noon in ST. Pauls to-day. Little
Miss Greenough was maid OF honor. and
Mr. Raymond Acton best man. Rev. t..
L. Philips conducted the ceremony.
They will 80 TO North Carolina after 4
trip north.
Miss Louise Watkins, OF Fairfax. and
Ar Edgar Gray Baily. of Washington,
were married at Grace church to-day
Mr. Henry Entwisle. accompanied by
a party of friends. went to Fauquer to-
day where at Halfway he and Miss
Mary Jeffries were united in marriage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
rown4r.iN cIHCUIrCOURr.
Death of n well KNOWN Lady rriplets
Born "a q Doing Well.


Born "a d Doing Well.
POWHATAN. c. H.. VA Aprn III
Special.-The 18th of April was the time
for Powhatan Circuit Court 10 convene
but owing to the condition of Judge sam
uel +. Coleman. who is AZ the virginia
Hospital in Richmond. and VINO had an
operation performed on him, some days
ago. there was no court. 1t is likely That
n special term will be called during the
summer.
Mis-. Frederick Rudd, who resided AZ
Bc,ona. Va, died on the 10Th of April.
was buried on the 18th az the res dence
of her son. W. r. Rudd. she was me
mother of Mrs. T. a. Baugh. MIS-. VII
liam f. Bass and w r., J. II. and y. y.
Rudd. all Of this county.
Mr.. J. NJ. Webb. who lives near TINS
place, is very sick with pneumonia. MT.
H. A. Swami. who has been very SICK Is
reported better
Rosa Clarke. wife Of Randall Clarke
colored. living near Genito, this county
gave birth a few nights ago to three chii-
dren. two boys and girl; they are "i'
healthy and living at this time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
OTEHHEAD ERIDGLS.
newport News VIII Build Two across the
,Hesap. Lane ann OniO Track,

NEWPORT NEWS Va, April IL
Speaal.-Ine Common COuncn neld "a
pIOuacteU wransie last nlgnt over the
proposed overhead crossings 10 be buils
over the Chesapeake and ONO railway.
IL was 0co4d~u 10 Dullu Dr4uscs al
IWcuty-nItu and 1nlr,y -iouitu a.4eeta.
Inc Council vii meet Friday night 10
Dass an ordinance, auDAnt,4ns 80 q.
vote OF the people the question OF issu-
INK bOnds for TINS purpose.
1he repairs on the Paris nave Deeh
completed. She will sail at an early
hour tomorrow for New York. she mas
been paired IN some important re-
spects, while here. including change
in the attachment of the rudder.
a very large amOunt OF repair WORK
is in progress at the ship yard.
4 baseball park Will shorty be laid
off within the city limits. the manago
ment Of the local team accounting FOR
the slim attendance at the Rlvervlew
Park games because of the distance OF
the park from the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
PRocrOR or rHn UNIyARsIrr.
Capt. Patteson Thinks Judge Brown 81
Peachy Harrison VIII Get l..

LYNCHBURG. VA, April 21.-Special.-
Capt. Cam Pattcson. of Buckingham
county. was i'm the city to-day ia route
To Charlottesville TO attend meeting on
Friday of the Board OF Visitors Of the
University of Virginia, held for the pur-
pose Of eiecting a successor 10 the late
Major Green Peyton. Proctor Of the Uni
verslty. Captain IattesOn says that he
will support Judge j. Thompson Brown,
OF Nelson. for the position and thinks that
either Judge Brown or Mr. Peachy HaT-
rison OF Richmond. will be elected.
Captain Patteson said further that he
would oppose depositing the entire an
nual fund of the University in Char
lottesville bank. but would recommend
placing at least a third Of 1t In the banks
al INuchburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
PRINCETON. .: North Corolina. >

DANV!LLE. VA, April 1.-THE Uni
vcrsity OF North CaIOIna lost the bail
game 10 Princeton here to-day in the sec
ond inning. when the Tigers were allow
cd to score six unearned runs.
Score: r.. II. L.
University " Clio OO000O-2 Q 8
Batteries. PrincetOn-Altman and Ka-
for. North Carolina-Mangum and Bal
ley. ..I
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
o" TUARY


sTORMONT VA. April 2l.-speciaL-
NJ = Hester 4. Aiedlic0tt. widow OF JOS
eph Medlicott died at her residence near
Woods Cross Roads last night az mid
night IN the sev snty-second year of her
age. Mrs. McdlicOtt was the mother
OF Senator j. y. Stubs wife. Mrs.
Stubs beng her only surviving child.
She was an earnest Christian woman
being "a member of Salem church for
moro than fifty years. She was Miss
Shackelford and the oldest Of nineteen
children.
Her relatives extend over nearly
every county I'm Tdewater Va. She
has been hedrdden for nearly year
and Il great sufferer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
william II. Waddell.

LEXINGTON, VA. April I-SpeciaL
Mr.. william II. WaddeN. aged Sixty
two. died at his residence mere TO-DAY
county and lived I'm Charlottesville for D
good many years. having been connected
with his brother Lyttleon Waddell, 30
publishing the charlottesville Chronicie.
Mr.. Wadden moved 20 Lexington with
his family i'm 1854. and has since been
I'm the mercantile business.
Four sons and three daughters sur
vive him. His funeral will be held here
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

RALEIGH. y. c.. April photographic
advices received here tonight from
Greensboro i'm the west. and Newberne
trucking country In the east say that the
frost this morning was heavy and that
the fruit in both sections was much in
jured. but as to the truck. only small
truckers under the lee way of thickets
had crops cut off by frost.
The large farmers burned pine straw
10 the windward OF the truck and Il was
practically IN every case, thus saved
from injury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
HLICTJON ~ 4LEXANDRIA.
&. I. simpson Cho-rn Mayor-A Very
Heavy Vote Pollcd.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 2i.-Special
The usual Democratic primary polls
there were polled nearly twenty three
hundred. and the so-called Good Govern
mcnt League. though without organlha-
ton. elected G. l.. simpson. Mayor over
j. n. Thompson; Gardner Leddbetter
Hocthe over Corporation Attorney Brent
and "a number of councilmen. Treasurer
Harlcw and Tax Collector German had
no oppC sition. Auditor Price and Gas Su-
perintcndent Cook had walk-ovcrs, while
President Snowden. of the Common Coun-
Gil, was elected by an unusually large
vote. Both the Burks were retired. DObie.
a well-known politician, becoming an
alderman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

against Joseph crawley. sent on yester-
day for alleged criminal assault.
4 n, stable OF Mr. G. u. Jones. iuTn-
herman. Of beaver Dam. was destroyed
Monday night by fire. along with gear ana
feed. The live stock was saved. NO IN
surance.
Mr. }. +. Miller, agent OF the stanton
Insane Asylum. to-day came TOT ME.
Elizabeth Thurston, VINO was last "ech
adjudged insane. ,.
frost last night did much damage
throughout the county TO fruit ana 'esv-
saI.I
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
4 Great Sale
Ladies' and Centlemen's
NeckqUear!

O\SShlOtGI
The greatest selling Of the
grandest stock OF Neckwear
that ever found its way to
Richmond will take place here.
These silken bits of neck
dressing are not the sort that
are made expressly for special"
sales or bargain tables. They
were selected by Our expert
buyer, whose eye for beauty
has helped to make this Mems
Goods Store Just what it is to-
day-Be best any]Dbere.
Ladies and Gents All-Silk
Club Ties in every conceivable
color and design-the nc kind
for Ioc each.
Ladies and Gents All-Silk
Club Ties, beautiful Tartan plaids
very clannish-I7c each instead
of quarter
Ladies Band and Shield Bows,
with invisible fasteners, same de-
signs as above, nc instead of a
quarter.
Ladies Extra Fine All-Silk
Band and Shield Bows, with in
visible iasteners-black. navy,
garnet, red, hello, purple and
hundreds OF fancy efects-a mag
nihcent line at CSC each.
Mems Silk Band Bows and
Tecks-checks, stripes and figures
in all colors-Regular 25c goods
for I5c each.
Mems Al-silk Four-in-hands
and Tecks, imperial and flowing
end, all the newest efects-the
usual SIC sort for csc.
The SOC Flowing End ecks
and Four in-hands are beyond
the power Of printers ink to
dcscribs-See th,ml
"rhe Away, Busy store"
Miller & Rhoads,
Broad Between 9th and eth streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

NASHVILLE TENN. April 2L-
United States District Judge Clark to-
dav rendered q decision bearing upon
the status Of the Southern Building
and Loan Association. by dismissing an
anplicatlon TO remove a suit brought
against the association asking for tne
appointment of "a receiver from the State
Count 10 the Federal Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Entertainment AT Cnckoo.

MINERAL CITY. VA. April A.-Speci1i.
The ladies of Cuckoo gave a delightful
entertainment Monday night. consisting
OF recitations. tahleaux, and charades.
Tie paramount fo@ture was the hOOp-drill.
I'm which eight ladies' participated, chl11-
ing the audience. and menifesting thor
OF gh training in these tactics.
Miss May HILL OF New York, Is visiting
at the Armnius Mines.
Miss Grace Adams. after a th.ec-
months visit I'm Philadelphia, New York
and Chicago. returned home to-day.
Miss Mamie Young is visiting friends at
Louise
The recent cold wave has doubtless
killed great deal, If not all. the fruit
or this section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
SnnerinfendrnI Of AGENTS.

Mr.. Edgar $. Freeman. OF this city
the wor-known cashier of the New
York Mutual Life Insurance CoroDanv
was yesterday notified through his EN-
ployers Mr.. q. +. Bresoe & Sons the
general agents Of the company for Mary
land tho District OF Columbia. VIRGINIA
and North Carolina. that he had been
appointed superintendent OF agents for
the Eastern District OF virginia. This
promotion Of Mr. Freeman is hut the
meriied RECOGNITION Of his abilities on
tho part Of his company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

KGNSTON. y. c., April I.-Special-
Miss Blanche White was married ycster-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock 10 Mr.. r..
b. Madison. of Craven county. an the
home Of the brides parents Capt. and
Mrs. J. VI. White. Rev. j. 4. Lee oiiiciat-
ng The couple left yesterday FOR Pine
Grove. their home We extend cOngratu-
iatiOns ard best Wlshc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

Loss of Million Dollars TO Trucker.
Arnmnd NnrfnlE.

NORFOLK. VA. April 2l.-Speciai.-
Terrible frost visited this section last
night inniciing a loss upon truckers hard
iy falling below a cool million. Reports
from every district indicate that the dam
are was great and complete. II is one
~ the most disastrous frOsts ever ex-
pcrienced here and the blow falls heavily
upon truckers and Norfolk business men.
NTH whom they trade.
The cucumber and tomato crops are en-
tirely gone. withered away. The damage
Home 10 potatoes can hardly be estimated.
But II was great. Peas and beans suffered
heavily, and the strawberry crop was bad
hurt II will in consequence be short
lis year. Cabbage escaped with little
injury.
in aug Der Of cases attempts wee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

LOCUST DALE. VA. April Especial
Locust Dale defeated McCabe's to-day
by a score Of : TO l. Lawson struck
out thirteen men ana held McCdbcs down
to three singles. Robertson. Hulter
Lawson. LeGrand and LahChorn did
best work for Locust Dale while Hin
Potts. and Holland lid the star work
for McCabes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
HaNOyER COUVTY COURr.
A Lady Goes to IA" tsy'un-Tro.t Did
Much Dsmagr.

ASHLAND. VA. April Especial Lit
tie business was transacted to-day 60
Hanover county court no cases being
tried, and Tie crowd IN attendance be-
ing snail. The case against one Mallory.
colored, for attempted assault. was con-
tinued on account OF the absence OF i'm
portdnt witnesses.
The grand jury did not ind true blu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
KING IND OUHIN TEfEEINS.
They Hold ReuniOn and Banquet 10 Com
piete .heir Organization.

STEVENSVILIE. April 2O.-Special-
An enthusiastic reunion Of the old vet
Grams was held mt King and queen Colrt-
house Saturday.
They met 10 complete the organization
OF the Bagby- Smith-FoX Camp, named IT,
honor Of Iaj)r J. t.. Bagby and Cap
fains J W. smith. and Campbell Fox.
The camp now numbers siXty-scven
There was q bO1ntiul banquet of which
all present Were invited to partake.
State Senator James y. Stubs. c. +.
Jones. and isaac Digs made appropriate
speeches. MANY old war stories were
told and enjoyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

WILMINGTON. y -. April 2i.-The
frost and freezing ten lerature this morn
ing caused great damage TO crops OF
truckers In this section The damage
TO strawberries is estimated at j. 10 80
per cent; beans 80 per cent; peas and
potatoes f. per cent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 2i.-Rep,
resei tative Holman had 4 sinking spell
to-day and tonight his condition - re-,
eardcd as very critical RE has laps vi
PLAYED remarkable vitality heretofore. the
homo is EXPRESSED that be may yet rally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Carnival Of NuckleS.

CARSON. NEW. April IA. Livlngs-
ton. of this city and Dan Stuart are max
ing active preparations for an August
carnival IL is reported here that Stuart
is certain Of another match between Cor
bett and Fitzsmmons, and he minated
that this would be the paramount num-
Der on the summer list OF attractions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

made 20 save crops. but without much
success. by burning fires In the hcid al
nlgnl. -, -, L., -.
tr., eel. many OF whom were ucp, nuits
unon inns season TO save them from bank
r',,,,.,. fosuUlng rom the past iOur or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

NEWPORT NEWS. April 21.-The ar
tillery school baseball team was an easy
victim for Johns Hopkins in the game at
Fort Monroe this afternoon. Score:
R.HE.
Johns Hons. 421O2O2 31-15 II /
Artil'y Schl.. 90 20 o o 3 ! o. Z
Batteries Goodrich and Haulenbeck.
Mead and Misell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Frat DESTROYED

NORFOLK, VA. April 2l.-It IS esti-
mated that the heavy frost this morning
destroyed fruit and vegetables in lower
Tidewater Virginia and Eastern Carolina
TO the value Of probably a million dol
lars. Every class OF truck was greatly
damaged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
WITHOUT A RIVAL,

Annual Sales more than 100000 Bosss
&c. at Drug Stores. or Will bc sent By T. =.
Agents. B. L. ALLEN CO., 36j Canal o.. New
FORK, post paid. upon receipt OF price. Book
free upon appLcstioh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
DR.. Frank Abbott.

NEW YORK. April 21.-Dr. Frank Abb
bolt died suddenly late las night IN his
home. No. - west FOrtieth street
Or Abbott was born In Maine about
ffty-two years ago. He gave his life 20
the study of dentistry and when he came
TO New York several years ago rapidly
built up an extensive practice. For a
number OF years. and until his death, he
was Dean Of the New York College Of
Dentistry. widow and a son, DR..
Frank Abbott Jr., survive him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

HAMPTON. VA. April Especial "A
heavy frost prevailed all through this
section last hight and Ice was formed
about one-four;h OF an inch -hick. The
early pea crop IS too far advanced 10 be
injured mucn. out IL is thought that other
vegetables and fruits VIII be- injured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Norfolk. II: Purt>mnnlll. o.

NORFOLK. VA. April 21.-Portsmouth
was shut out by Norfolk to-day with
ease.
Score: r. II. J..
Portsmouth ......00OOOOOOE 5
Batteries: Newton. Sechrist. and Hay
den, Tanner 8rCughtOn, Judkins. and
Brandt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Miss Elizabeth L0cknane.

M, HoI a. " Apii i -
years. and aunt of Mrs. W. G. Smith. died
here this morning. The interment viii
take place tomorrow In the family bury
Ing ground near Farmers Inn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
TETTEDILLE PKLNBiIEHl.
Frost Damages Fruit, Cotton, Corn, and
Necatables.

RED SPRINGS. y. c.. April H.-Special.
Fayetteville Presbytery IN session here.
to-day elected Rev. ". y. Arrowood ana
DR. -. y. Patterson Commissioners 10 the
General Assembly, TO meet IN Charlotte
May 2Uth.
Heavy frost this morning; damaged
crops OF fruit, cotton, corn and vegeta-
bles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

OXFORD. y. c.. April N.-spscial.-M
William .. Tillery and Miss Myra Car
rett were married here to-day az the
home Of the brides uncle, Mr.. s: ". Par
ker. Rev. ]. NJ. Horner officiated.
The couple are from Weldon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

The Chase City swindler Passed as Thomp.
a., Hu.ua Vita

BUENA VISTA. VA, April H.-Specill.
-Cfase City officer arrived here this az
ternOon end identified the man giving his
name here as Il. &. ThOmpTOn as the man
wanted there, under the name Of =. j.
Adams. lie viii be taken 10 Chase city
in the morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

There will be n game u baseball AT
Pinel Park. Broad street an AIS T. NJ
to-day when the Richmond club will try
conclusions with the Richmond College
club
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22


kriezis. In command Of the Greek squad
ron, Which has DOmDarucd iIatomOna.
says tina, ave nun0Ieu TURKS were wound
ed during the bomDardmcnt, but the
Greeks sustained no losses.
The squadron mas started for Katcrina.
GREENS GONG HOME.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, April I.-tour-
teen dDle-DOuIeu Greens lcll mere At mid
night for New York TO embark for
Greece, AT the CAL OF hing George.
Among them Is a general and a lieutenant
of the war OF 1906. Great enthusiasm
prevails here among the natives OF
Greece.
PHILADELPHIA. April PA party OF
twenty-five Greeks, under command OF
Lieutenant Pamnuonondas Nacnopooiis,
will sail from this port next Tuesday 10
hight FOR their country. Lieutenant Mach
opOolis ana Sergeant Peter LstrayOpooi0s
who is also going with the party, were
both officers in the Fifth Regiment OF do,
Greek Infantry. George Caspareil an
other OF the regular Greeks, WAS I'm the
same regiment The Lieutenant was hon
orably discharged from the army about
seven months ago. and came TO this couh'
try to seek his fortune. He cannot re-
main. however. he saws he knows hi'
country is I'm peril from the Turks, an'
will 20 home and re-eniist in the army
4 smaller party left for Greece a few days
ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

NORFOLK. VA. April H.-C. L. Yer
der. eX-Polce Commissioner and a
prominent broker. died here tonight. aged
forty years. after a brief illness. He was
among the foremost workers IN the Pro-
hibition- Reform movement that swept the
city several years ago. and was formerly
part owner OF the Daily Pilot, and
director I'm the company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22
Do....,l. NOT RECAPTURED.

ATHENS. April Zl.-Alidnight.-Iheg gov
eminent has received "a dispatch from La
rissa. which says the exact situation az
Damasi Is not known there. but that the
rumor OF its recapture hy the Turks is IN
accurate.
NEW YORK. April 2l.--lt Is likely That
within "a week 900 Greeks Will sail from
New York on a. chartered steamship 10
ioin the forces that are lighting tnc
Turks Negotiations for suitable vessel
are i'm progress. and it is thought they
will be concluded before Saturday. Ihe
steamer will san under tho American nag
direct 10 Athens The cost of the eNpedi-
ton will DE borne by the National leds ue
~ Greece which has members I'm nearly
every part Of the world. Scion j. Vast S.
editor Of the Greek newspaper Atan tlS,
said to-day that the Atlantis iunq han
already reached s. OoO. sent I'm by Gree *
10 aid i'm sending volunteers 10 greece
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-11-13

Vermont years ago had lost all Its
wild deer, except In Essex County.
which Is on the borders Of great for.
est. Some years ago an attempt was
made to repeople the Vermont forests
with deer. a law was made protecting:
them. and the deer. being unmOlested,
multiplied rapidly and many OF them
became almost tame. Last year, how.
ever. the Legislature enacted a law
making the month of October an open
month and rs consequence Vermont
has been filed with hunters ana he
deer are In a fair way to 70 cXtermi-
mated. As they have grown accustOm.
cd to the presence of men In the years
when they were protected there can
scarcely he said to be any true spi 1T In
killing them-nOt much more. In fact
than In killing calves In u meadow. As
result genuine spOrtsmer have. IN
most cases. retired from the slaughter
leaving the deer to the tender mercies
of the "pOt-hunter." As the deer IL tho
most delicate. beautiful ard graceful OF
wild animals. harmless to man, ant
docs but little injury to growing crops
there is a strong sentiment In Vermont
that the Legislature should repeal til,
law making October an open month.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-11-13

Few Americans arc aware Of the
pOtlc Rassia. now bitterly regrets the
selling Of Alaska to the United states.
and that In the more Intimate. pOliticni'
circles In the Cars capital to-day there
II tfSa1 Of bluster about the mistaken
policy which turned over 80 rich a tRr.
ritOry to another nation. This senti-
ment has been growing for sevaral
years, but the discovery Of the Alaskan,
gold fields has greatly stimulated it.
For Alaska. vita all its forests, fisl,er-
les and gold.stecked mountains. was
Russia's own domain. and Russian sub.
jccts should have had the minlnx Ot
those vast deposits Of the yellow aetal.
But the eucr0achments with which
Catherine and her SUCCESSORS stealthily
and steadily extended their frontiers
toward the south and west were given
distinct setback when Stewards negO-
tiati0ns resulted In the trausfer OF Al.
aska to the United States. The views
| Of the French monarch who SO care.
lessly ceded to England the "few
square miles OF snow" which constitute
the province Of Quebec would meet no
sympathy In the land of the white cazr,
Expansion has been the rule Of Rus
sia. ever since the overthrow OF the
Tartar race, and when 1t became gen
orally known In st. Petersburg that the
purchase had been concluded the dis
appreciation scarcely restrained itself
But to lose n country full OF gold mines
nay, not to lose. to willingly barter
away land In which gold was even
then known to exist! Ay, there's tht
rub! Perhaps there would have been
no need to welcome President Faure 81
royalty to Russia had the United State,
not absorbed Alaska. No need. then. OF
the friendship Of French hnanciers
Among those who, to-day, arc anxious
~ looking up all correspondence relat
Ing to the sale, to discover whether Ol
not some technical flaw may perclanc'
he brought to light, the Grand Duk'
Paul II the most prominent figure. Th'
eye Of military Russia Is anxiOusly fix
cd upon this young man--he Is only B
-as he would play no unlmportan
part In event Of any difficulty betweel
Russia and other nations.