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The Louisiana populist., 1897-12-17

the renowned Lecturer and Speak
er and Editor Of the great Nocon-
formist, will speak on tho issues
of our State and national cam.
paign, at the following places and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

'Beer-markers' are little puppets Of
knitted wool. about ~our feet high. used
Ly beer thinkers in Germany 20 distin-
sufsh their individual mugs in the beer
halls.
Each man fastcns hls "bcer-markcr' 10
The metal knob at the top OF his mua-
handle IN order 20 make sure that when
he gives his mug 10 the pretty waitress
for reulenishment ne may get his own
back again, and not some one clse's.
The custom originated IN Munich, but Is
now followed in most German cities and
towns.
There is m old woman i'm Munich who
knits and sells the markers herself. TAX
ing them round 10 the various halls in IS
large basket. The kaiser. in wool. has
an extremely warlike u majestic air..
hts breast covered with cmblems. made
OF tin-his brown yarn mustachios sweep
ing over his woolly checks. Bismarck's
three historic hairs stand stifiy up from
his smooth white crown. while his eve
lrows and eyelashes are Of alarming pro-
portions.
The car Of Russia and Ferdinand OF
Bulgaria are mercilessly caricatured. The
much-talked-of Father Kneipp-that ami
able crank who endeavors 20 persuade an
incredulous world that nervous diseases
NAV be cured by promenading in the
dew with hare feet-is given a ~pink-tinted,
philanthropic face, and a watering pot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

There is 10 doubt that wrought iron
is more and more used every year in do
nestle economy and decoration. DeseTV-
eddy so. There is nothing that lends it,
self so easily To the requirements Of both
utility and art. Besides. It has an an
Ciout and respectable history.
Germany i'm the fifteenth century pro-
duced much wrought iron work OF a
rather special character. such as the
L. be seen in the cemeteries of Nurom-
berg. Iron was also employed for We'll
%canOpics, such rs that at Antwerp at
tributed 10 Quentin Matsys. Originally
a blacksmith from LOuvain. he came 10
Antwerp TO seek Lis fortune. There. ass
the story gees. he fen in love with the
daughter e a painter. and. 20 prOpitiat-
the daughter as well as her father. cX-
changed the anvil for the painters pa
lettc. and before his death. i'm 1881. be
was successful ina helping 10 raise the
school of Antwerp TO "a celebrity equal
TO that of the schools OF Bruees and
Ghtnt.
lrouwork was extensively produced at
Augsburg-undcr tine fostering care of
tie Fugger manipulating the shape OF
brackets projecting from tho walls. and
gIills over fanlights or iu a balcony. Gro
tt~Que Knockers are also common iu MI
romherg. Keys were sometimes cia1O-
rately decorated. and the part which is
now "a common ring was once occupied
by little figures IN fun relief. with coats
of arms and the Ike. The French Revo-
luton was the cause of much splendid
ironwork being destroyed. when. IN 1883.
certain provinces had to gather together
every available piece OF iron 10 transform
into pixies and ether wcapons.-Ncw York
Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

There are nov. runniro on the Grand
stree, line of tba Dry book East Broad
vav. ana Battery Railroad "a number of
horse cars specially designed for use the
yoar round I'M summer and winter alike.
Tbo Sides of These cars are very low. rise
ing above the floor only about a third Of
the HEIGHT of the car. with low sides.
the windows Of the car. which rum clear
to the roof. are very high. The low sides
and large windows give the car some
thinc the appearance that % parlor car
has among ordinary lime cars ON 70 steam
railroad. except that the street car pre-
ecuts au even greater proportion OF win
dow space. Tho windows OF these ears
divide horizontallv I'm Tie middle. so that
the glass Is i'm two sa.hos. which. when
tho window is lowered fold over each
other anf Jrop INFO fi. side ~ the car.
t..rf,o practically, "a l,w-sid.J omen car.
pe.i5.t ite lov, slides and large WIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

An English artist. II. Talbot Kelly.
writes for the February Century a paper
entitled "In the Desert with the Bedouln'
for which the author furnishes a NUMBER
OF striking Illustrations. In describing ms
visit TO an Arab chief. Mr. Kelly says. On
reaching camp my reception was most
eratifviug-a perfect blending of respect
ful soIcitude and hospitable welcome.
After kissing my hand. the sheik assist
cd me 10 dismount. bidding me welcome,
and saying that my visit brought "a bless
ing on his house. Conducting me TO my
tent. he added. This house is yours. and
all il contains. do what you viii with II
and with us your so%rvants"-a truly bibll-
cal greeting. and one which Immediately
suggested the days Of Abraham an iIu-
sion heightened when water was Drought
and hands. face. and feet were washed
before / was left 10 rest on the CUSHIONS
I'm the tent. and the sheik retired 10 PEE
pare the evening meal.
Under ne Mohammedan code three
days hospitality IS "A right wayfarers may
demand. though in the case OF accepted
friends the royal bounty Of the host heaps
favor after favor upon the guest, Win
out stint or limitation.
Though nomads. the Arabs are rovers
from necessity rather than from choice.
and where fodder and water are found in
sufficient abundance they form permanent
camps. surrounding their tents with a
compound OF durra stalks. and frequent
~ building stone or mud lodges for their
guests.
When on the march they are content
with very small tents. easily packed and
carried. but in their permanent camps
their homes are Of regal proportions. The
one occupied covered some two thous-
and square feet. and was about eleven
feet high in the center. slOping 10 I'VE
feet or so at the sides. The tent-cloth
was. as usual. made OF goat-hait, ana
partly-colored in broad stripes of black.
green, maroon. blue. and white. while
from the seams depended tassels from
which other cloths are hung TO divide the
tent into separate apartments when occu-
pied by a family.
The furniture is simple. Rugs are
spread over the sand. and reclining cush-
ions scattered about them. Ia the corner
is a zcer. or large waterproof. and by II
n cubi yeh. or drinking-cup OF brass or
p Round the side of the tent is a
row Of painted boxes. I'm which are pack
ed the household goods and chattels when
moving. while "a few quantity wrought
lamps. and. half buried i'm the sand. "a
large earthern BOWL used as a fireplace.
complete the list.
Very domestic i'm their habits. every
thing about Them has personal associa-
tons. The tent-cloths are spun. dyed.
and woven by their women and children.
as also are their saddle-clOths and trap
pings. and these are so highly priced by
them that money cannOt buy the SIM
plest product of their wives industry.
though they may give Them freely IN
token Of friendship. Generally married 70
one wife. the Bedouin regards her and
her children with a devotion not general
among Orientals. and ! believe that the
Arab word watan Is the only real equiva-
lent I'm any language for the English word
home"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
To Prevent Burial While Alive.

Mr.. William Calver. of 27 a street.
northeast, is about 10 take steps 10 urge
on the Legislatures OF the different states
IL measure to do away with any possi-
bility of persons being buried while in
trance. He also intends to emb0dy "A
resolution for the erection OF morgues In
this country similar 10 ones used IN some
of the cities I'm Europe. and has added an
Improvement of his own 10y which the
bodies may be preserved I'm q natural
state indefinitely.
Mr.. Calver. who is a native Of England,
is a wcll-knOwn scientist. and was IN
duced TO take this step from his actual
knowledge of the evils Of our present
system of burial. He states that there
are numbcrless cases of cataleptic trance
occurring every day. and that "a great
many people are Inferred while In this
state. sometimes awaking for a few mo-
ments TO live a lifetime OF agony I'm the
coffin. and even enduring the pangs or
the damned while conscious Of the prep
a|ratiOns for their burial. but the absence
Of any ability to move "a muscle prevent
ing their breaking the fetters which hold
them Inv an apparently ifeloss state.
Mr.. Caiver says that. while b. is true
that embalming fluid does away viii pre-
manure nurial by killing life in anything
into which it is injected, IL is not the
right way TO correct the evil 10y killing
live people. He knows several persons
who have been awakened from a franc
when Just about to be Inferred There is
mo- iniallihic test of death. except adj
ton. and 20 is this which
he would employ.
He advocates the erection in every place
near o. cemetery a. morgue in which AN
bodies Will Doc placed prior to burial. This
dead-housc D. 10 have "a large room.
whose walls are of riass. so that AN with
in can Joe seen hy an attendant. who viii
bee stationed ln au adjoining apartment.
Here am cOTpscs would bee placed with a
string attached 10 the wrist. so that any
movement will ring q bell in the guards
room. They will lie here until decompO-
that any life exists. Disinfectants could
reep the place perfectly healthy. \
mOrgue similar 10 this is now i'm use IN
some European towns.
Another idea OF Mr.. Clever Is that the
bodies he dessicatcd. II is a ~well-knOwn
fact that I'm the dry air OF the desert meat
never spoils. but keeps sweet indefinitely.
even in the warmest climate. a fact
which is borne ont by the statements of
travellers i'm our WI deserts of the West.
Mr.. Nalvcr would SO arrange that when
the proof OF death has settled forever
any question of life existing. the corpse
be placed in a large chamber and sub
ject for days TO "a very dry and intense
Will be that the body viii shriVel. but 10
will preserve its natural look as long
is the remains dry. BY arranging the
collins. through which dry.
hot. clean air constantly lows the mon
who die to-day can be kept for years.
"'ts warriors. and poets. whom
all wish &c sec, would then never pass
ont OF view OF the human race.-Washing-
ton Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
..Tamin" Lion,

Lions can neither be tanned nor trained.
say those who know. You may pare
their claws ana pull their oye-tceth and
terr0rize them 10 ID certain extent. if you
begin when they are cubs, but their in
Late herceness aud lust for blood remain.
There is said 10 be 10 art in sO-callcd
%ion-taming. but the art of terrorism. and
no rule but that OF keeping tho lions
stomachs full and their minds cowed.
There never has been and there never
VIII be an appeal made TO the lions in
telligence. because the limited amount
Of that quality which he Possesses is en-
.tirely dominated uy his .orOcity.
The adventurous person who wishes TO
take up lion-tralning ass a profession IS
advised that his best plan is TO purchase
young whelps. which may De had for $50
"a head. though A trained pack may be
bought for about $1,000. Having obtain
cd his cubs, he must feed and attend on
them himself. with a plentiful use of the
whip. and accustOm them 10 being driven
round and round the cage and severely
chastised for disObcdlence. They may be
taught gradually to jump a bar. but usu-
ally growl q good deal and flick with
their paws during the process. so that il
IS necessary 10 carry a large wooden tar
get as a defence.
Many persons find a fascination In fol-
lowing up the careers Of CONTAINERS. and
the men who travel about the country
with the more or less subdued beasts be-
come used TO seeing the same faces in
the front seats.
An English professional IN the business
lately observed that an old gentleman
logged him from town 20 town and was
always 10 be seen right IN front OF the
oogc. From curiosity he scraped ac-
Quaintance with the old man and found
that the pastime OF his declining years
was following up llon-tamers, you are
the fifth one / have followed said this
hlood-curdling parsonage. '"rhe other
four 7 have seen end their careers and
| know that in time shall also see You
end Nonrs"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
BANISHED FROM CUBA
ASISrEROFCCBhN GENERdL AREN-
90 1RRITEs Al TAMPA.
Her Clothing Thoroughly Examiecd Be
fore Being Allowed to 60 on Board
the OIivette-GuanabscoaB Burned.

TAMPA, FLA. Feb. Among the ar
rivals by the Oliyette this morning was
Miss Clemencia Arengo. sister OF General
Arengo. Of the rebels on the Island Of
Cuba. She is the daughter Of the late
Or. Jose Arengo. a noted physician OF
Havana, and a young lady Of rare culture
and intelligence. Her brother being an
officer in the Cuban army. she was ma
turally thought to be a ~sympathizer win
the cause of liberty, and on
which to base an edict banishing her
from the island was sought.
When the time for her departure came
she vas taken into "a room at the custom
house and her clothing thoroughly exam
fined fer Information she might be bring
ing the Cuban Junta IN America. Nhth
she went TO board the steamer the sam
process was gone through with again 10
make assurance dOubly sure.
\ telegram was received IN thls ci's
to-day saying General ~Arangueren mao
burned GuaIabacoa, within SIX mics OF
Havana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

The Petersburg Iron works Has the 'rst
shipment Ready.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. 4-Special-
Lieutenant O. NJ Iifsak. Of the United
states ordnance department. who has
been inspector at the Petersburg Iron
Works. has been transferred TO the
United States arsenal at Waterfowl
Mass. Lieutenant Lifsak will be succeed
ed by Lieutenant Marye. Of Fortress Mon
roc. and Mr.. Charles =. Macgher' oil
Richmond.
The Petersburg Iron Works, which have
n large contract for furnishing the gov
eminent with munitions or war nave
furnished tho first delivery OF prolcc-
tiles. No order. however. for the snip
ment of the same has yet been received
MIR. A.. w. Coleman and family or
Chesterfield county. left this morning TOT
Kentucky. where Mr.. Coleman has re-
Gently purchased a farm and where ne
and his family will in future reside.
Miss Augusta Mays and Mr.. William
Farley. of Chesterfield county. were mar
ried last night at the residence OF the
parents of the bride.
IL is rcported that q suit for breach of
promise to marry. is 20 be instituted by
"A Young lady Of Chesterfield county
against a young man of that county.
The new pews for the Second Baptist
church. which were purchased in Phila-
dclphia arrived here to-day.
The February tenn OF the Circuit Court
in Petersburg. Judge Hancock presiding.
will open tomorrow morning AT 10 o'clock
When IL IS expected that Judge Hancock
will render his decision in the suit of
Tenant against Dunlop. which was so ella
bOratclv and ably argured at the Janu-
airy term OF the court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
DUKE DEFEATS ULLMAN
norm IN sPLENDID CONDITION fND
IT WASGIyE AND TIkE.
The limo Was the More Aggrcs-
sive, but Both Fought turiously
for Fifteen Hounds.

MACON. GA. Feb. 4-For two weeks
admirers OF hstic sport have been asVs
over the hfteen-round bout between Billy
Duke. OF Baltimore. Joe ulIhah
champion of Savannah. 4 large crowd
met in the Macon Athletic cub arena,
where the fight took place tonight bliy
Duke. who defeated Mullen three "sehS
ago. has been IN constant trainlnE
since that victory. and tonight was IN
the pink OF condition. -om
Ullman was I'm fine trim. TOO. anu y
appearances seemed to he a sure VIM,
IN the fifteenth round.
The first round both men sparr.q WIZ
out getting In a blow. but from the SCI
ond round 10 the close was CIV ~
take though Duke was the more assIts-
sive In tho fifteenth they met on even
terms. each determined 20 win put LUX
fought rapidly and v%iciousiy' lamo''ss he
t-noek-out blow on Tllmans Jaw: IN
Ggbf was furious and fierce, both men
bcing literally applauded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

BE sure YOU brush YOU feet off before
YOU come in, shouted Hillie's mother 10
her siX-year-old son.
Wouldn't ii do just as well. asked VII
lc. who expects 10 ho q lawyer when ne
grows up. wouldn't 10 do just ass we'll.
mamma. If ] brush the dirt Off. and leave
my feet on?-Larks.
Robby-How did the Sphinx get the
credit of being so wise. papa
Mr. knowiu-Bv keeping her mouth
shut for about three thousand years
Wrinkles.
~"Supposins. said Willie Washington.
chat ! were to make up my mind to ea-n
my W living by q profession. WHAT
wOuhl You advise me 10 study
And Ms Cayenne. after gazing at him
%thouehtiuny fc- q moment simply am
gWorcd
Economy. Washington Star.
Mamma has just gone across the
street. ma'am.' said the demure little
six-vcar-old to the caller.
did she say when she'd be back" ask
ed the lady.
"Yes'm." rs demurely as before. Gust
as soon as YOU had gone ma'am.'-St
Iarl Dispatch.
There's lots O. min" said Mr.. Raner-
~. "thot ATTRACTS a CRED deal av aiten-
ton widout much thots substantial 10
show fur IT,"
"Thrue fer yez.' replied Mr.. Dolan.
'"rhe lightest man runs tho ladder fast
est. But IL do be the wan that brings
a nod O. bricks wild i'm that rally counts
London Figaro.
one Of the latest discoveries or thh
power Of the press Is that IT can attract
"a mans undivided attention while his
wife is performing a war dance about
him ana talking like an excited hen.
This. Notwithstanding fits value 10 line
c%arpets. will alone immortalize it.-Ex-
change.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
THE WHITh SQUdDRON sans.
The Fleet Leaves for Charleston to Enter
Upon the blockade Drills.

Upon the blockade Drills.
NORFOLK, VA. Feb. 4-Special.-The
North Atlantic Squadron passed out the
Capos this afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
bound for Charleston. where The blockade
evOlutiOns Will De pracuccd. The squad
ron proceeded to sea IA column of snlps,
the nag-nIp Sew York reading Inc
Marblehead joined the squadron at the
Capes. bat the monitor Puritan did not
arrive from New AOrK M time 10 JON tuc
fleet. but she Will proceed 10 Charles
ton ia time 10 take part In the evolu-
lions.
Admiral Bunce does not expect the re-
pairs 10 the Montgomery Will bc COM
pleted I'm time for ncr TO be present for
ten days yet. Some of the vessels en-
gagged in watching hlihusterors on the
Florida coast Will probably take part
The vessels which cleared to-day are the
New York. Indiana, Columbia. Maine,
and Amplitude.
Tho contract for cOalinc the vessels Of
Admiral Buuce's fleet has been awarded
10 william n. Johnson q Co, of this
city. and I'm the contract 10 is stated - "a
the coaling Is 10 begin in Charleston
harbor' on the 18th instant.
Popular interest Is growing In the work
OF the warships at Charleston. and II rs
expected that there viii bee thousands OF
visitors during blockade week. Inc Gov
cruor Observation-Disclosures and Speaker
of the House have been notified that lh-
Vitations will be sent 10 them TO attend
the annual banquet OF the thdinbci Oh
commerc OH the 18th. the day OF the
arrival Of Secretary Herbert and ms
marty in Charleston. and IL is expected
hat at its meeting e. Thursday nlsht
the CITY Council VIII extend am INVITATION
10 tho members OF the General Assembly
10 visit Charleston 10 witness Il rev."
az Admiral Bunce's warships on the lslh.
The railroads have agreed TO n one
fare rate 10 an persons wishine 10 VII
ness the naval demonstration, ana u ~
certain that Charleston VIII be te'9
chsrmior Mace when the ships come IN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
COLMAN GIVES BAIL.
CHARGED VIM ~
EUL POSSESSION - '"Ts.
sits Claimed That They Were ""'y ''""'s
and lie Had violated y" "a" ~ inv
ing Thsm-Informstion for Collectors

= NEW YORK, Fcb. A-Hamilton T.
Callahan VIII was arrested yesterday
Tor having $500 worth Of Government
nowspapor and periodical stamps unlaw-
fully In his possession, to-day furnished
s. 600 cash bail for his appearance before
Commissioner Shields FOR preliminary
examination on Wednesday next. lie de
partcd az once TO visit his father. who
IS r~eportcd TO be dying at CooDerstown
Coleman IS "a nephew OF Commissioner OF
Agriculture Coleman. OF Missouri. who
held Office before the incumbent was
mace a Cabinet officer.
IN THE DARK.
WASHINGTON. Feb. A-The Dostoiicc
inspectors at Washington are stll IN the
dark concerning the alleged robbery Of
newspaper u periodical stamps by
Hamilton i. Colman.
At his place OF business Mr.. Townsend
talked very frankly about his connection
with the affair. and stated that the
stamps which Mr.. Colman had were not
ftamps at an. but proofs Of newspaper
and periodical stamps.
I am not at liberty 10 say all ! know
about this matter al present said Mr..
Townsend. But can say without any
hesitation tina the DOstoficc depart
mcnt has made "a mistake In regard 10
Mr.. Colmau. j am satisfied that he had
nothing in his possession that DE had not
come honestly by. and that he had not
"a perfect right 10 have.
UNLAWFUL TO OWN THEM.
Agitation Of the subject has developed
n number OF methods by which these
stamps can come lcgitimately into the
hands Of collectors. They are found IN
q stamp collections The owners OF
which learn now for the first time that
there Is "a law o m the statute books MAX
ing IL a misdemcanor for private individ-
uals TO have them I'm possession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

HAVANA. Feb. 4-The trial OF DR..
Gaspar B-ancourt. a well-knOwn Amer
loan dentist of this city. who was ar
rested on December 18th last as a pohu-
cal suspect. took place to-day and resuH-
ed i'm his acquittal. He was at once
released. but was placed at the disposal
Of the civil Governor. .
II was suspected that Or. B~etancourt
was acting as "a go-between for the IN
surgents In the United States. There was
no evidence produced at the trial 10 prove
that he was connected in any way with
the rebellion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

AFTON VA. Feb. 4-Special.-Nery
0ne fee was harvested by the farmers oi
III ..o,icn during the intensely cold
weather of last week. on open ponds IL
was six inches thick.
The farmers are very much eld,eu "1
the rise in prices Of tobacco. ana larger
rianf-hods will be put out this season.
A. Carrol the new pastor of Rhodes
church was too IN TO hll his pulpit last
sunday and DIT. j. William lone OF
the Miller school. preached an able ser
- n. ~ llrun n~nmELnguu0u-