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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
ON THE APP0MATT0X.
SUITS FOR DAMAGES BROUGHT IN
PETERSBURG.
A Police Lieutenant the Defendant
Death of Lady-The Virginia una
Carolina Road Deed Signed by the
Mayor.

PETERSBURG, VA, June 19.-CSpe-
cial)-Hon. William r. Mckinney, as
counsel to-day, instituted in the Hust-
ings Court three separate suits for
damages against Lieutenant Robert ,.
Chandler. of the police corps. These
suits are the outcome of the recent ar
rests of W. T. Crowder, a colored letter
carrier, and his son, w. A. Crowder
1t was charged that the two men were
creating disturbance on Bollinsbrook
street, and that in the effort to arrest
the elder Crowder they made resist
ance, and w. T. Crowder was struck
twice on the head by Lieutenant Chand-
Ter. When the cases were brought be-
fore the Mayor, the elder Crowder was
fined SIS and costs. ard the younger $40
and costs. from which decision they APP
pealed to the Hastings Court. In the
latter court the cases were dismissed,
on the ground that the warrants under
which they were convicted in the court
below were defective, and thereupon void.
The suits Instituted against Lieutenant
Chandler to-day are: For 5000 damages
for clubbing W. T. Crowder; $1,000
damages for false arrest OF same and
1900 damages for false arrest Of w. \.
Crowder.
DEATH or 4 LADY.
Mrs RACERS wife of Mr.. J. RACERS.
farmer Of Chesterfield county, died last
night. after a very brief Illness. She
was only about a years old, and leaves
several small children.
GENERAL NEWS.
S. Roman, a dry-goods and clothing
merchant, doing business on lower Syca-
more street, made an assignment last
evening TO w. III. Camp. as trustee. for
the benefit Of his creditors, several OF
whom resHe In Richmond. His liabilr-
ties are about $3.50.
Mayor Collier to-day, on behalf OF the
city, signed the deed conveying the fran
chise and property OF the Virgllia and
Carolina railroad to Mr.. Dewitt Smith
of New York. General James $. Negley
Of New York who has been very active
in the negotiations for the purchase OF
the road, left for the North this morn
ing. He declared his belief that tho road
would certainly be built at an early day.
Children's-Day exercises will be held
at the First Baptist church Sunday
morning, under the auspices OF the Sum
day-School and Bible Board. The pro-
gramme will be interesting.
On account Of sickness. Judge y. A..
Hancock has been unable to hold his
court here this week. Should he be I'M
able to attend next week, he will hold a
special term later.
Miss Catherine Busted, OF Centervile.
Md, is visiting our city, as the guest OF
Miss Mittle Peasants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

was made to re-elect the Lamb candidate,
but the Bowden faction also had up a
man for the position, and the Democrat
got in. There was talk of the Lamb
candidate contesting. but IL is said he
will save his money and time by letting
matters stand as the voters decreed.
The finals OF William and Mary College
began last night with a handsome re-
ception given by the Alpha Zeta Chapter
Of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. The
halls of the two literary societies were
thrown open and beautifully decorated
with palms. roses, magnolias. and Fra
ternity flowers. and other potted plants.
The crimson and old gold were conspicu-
ously pretty. The receivers were: Mrs.
Hugh Stockdell Bird, Miss I.ottie Gar
rett. Miss Cora Smith, and Misses Porter
field and Cabell The strangers present
were the Misses Merrill. Miss Walthall;
Miss Adair, OF Richmond; Miss. Marsden.
and Miss Truxton, of Norfolk; Miss
Adams, of Boston. and Miss Edwards,
OF Surry. Everybody expressed them
selves as having had a delightful eve
ming.
Among the guests at Mrs. Harrison's
during the coming week will be Miss Lii
liam Hill and Miss Evelyn Gordon. two
OF Richmond's most charming young
ladies.
The Yacht Club is making preparations
to launch their yacht Curlew for lengthy
cruise on the James river and Chesa-
peake bay. Commodore ii. B. Smith VIII
be In command, ably assisted by First
Officer Nj. II. Harrell.
MIR. John Wright. son of General Mar
Gus ID. Wright, of the War Records or
fee. War Department, Washington. Is
here with a party OF friends. to atten1
the commencement. Mr.. Wright was a
WiNiam and Mary student, session
1854
Miss Julia Tyler has as her guests
Misses Rosa and Eilth Merrel, daughters
of Professor George +. Merrill. OF Rich
mond.
Mr.. Harry G. Humphreys. whose father
IS an army officer, stationed In California
after a delightful visit TO his college
friends. left yesterday for Washington.
Miss Myra Maynard. very pretty
Young lady from Isle Of Wight. Is here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
BRYAN At CULPEPER.
lie Spoke to q Large and Enthusi-
osttc Crowd.

CULPEPER, VA, June l9.-(Spectnl)-
II was n case OF hide and seek with
the elements to-day, but this did not
prevent 1890 people from taking tho
chances, and coming out to hear Hon.
w j. Bryan speak. He was late ID
arriving. but when he stepped upon thb
bedecked platform a mighty roar or WEI
come went up. The Bealeton Band, which
was I'm attendance. played an air.
telegram Of regret from Hon John W.
Daniel was read. Hon. @. u. Gray then
proceeded TO introduce the speaker. HIS
remarks were felicitious, and when Do
claimed W j. Bryan as son Of Cl.-
neper, rledglng her undying Loyalty
20 her own son, the gathering echoed the
sentiment with a win.
When Mr.. Bryan arose 10 speak Dis
welcome was most generous. lie spoke
feelingly OF this. the homo OF his an-
cestors. and his lavish entertainment lY
his friends and relatives. He laul.l
Thomas Jefferson, quoted his doctrine.
and hot-shotted the goldbugs After ne
had been speaking a short while % Dee
gan TO rain. and some Of the ladies lc...
Mr.. Bryan wanted 10 stop. but tho cr0ai
would not let him Umbrellas wirs
raised. and Mr.. Bryan proceeded. li5
remarks were very frequently applaulei,
ard his jokes. which were numerous
never failed 10 show the point lie sg0A5
for over. two hours. lie avoided any u.-
ter0nce as TO the Virginia campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
THE MAGIC CITY.
The School hoard Elects Tenchers--
Political.

ROANOKE, VA, June is-(Special)-
The Roanoke School Board elected thirty.
two teachers for the various public schools
to-day, all Of whom served as such in tho
session just closed, except as y the 0i.-
mer-Avenue school, where one change
was made Miss Ella VI. Cutchin being
the new teacher elected. The following
principals wore reappointed: Professor j.
l.. Mauzy, OF the High School; Profess'f
T.. II. Shanks. OF the Commerce
Street School, Professor y. T. PAINT
er. OF tho Gilmer School: Fro,e'-
sor j. w. Miller, OF the Belmont
School; Professor G. S. Hawkins, OF tA3
Melrose School; ID. w. Harth, Fifth-Waft
Colored. and T. L. Henry. Third-Wsfd
Colored School. The remaining appoint
ments will be made next Tuesday.
The election or delegates TO tho Demo-
cratic State Convention. az the primary
tonight, resulted in the selection Of mo
following: First ward. ". X. Andrew,
Il. W. Hun, J. ID. Price. G. ". 9. Wool
wine. I. X. Tillett, and J. :. LyklydeI'
Second Ward. s. Hamilton Graves, Leisa
Buckner. and S. S. Brooke: Third Nafl'
J. ID. Carr. W. r. Malone. and T.. J. Sc
Doanald; Fourth Ward. J. Allen Watts
J. ]. Casey. Harry Myers. and Louis -
auaharr Fifth Ward. j. T. Str.cklanei
II. G.. Hogan. j. c. Leonard, and ". H.
Karnes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
MIR. LUCIEN BALL DEAD.
Accidentally shot and Killed In
Southern California Yesterday.

The many friends of Mr.. Lucien Ball.
Of this city. will be shocked and grieved
10 lear Of his death, which occurred yes
terday In Cambria, Cal. He was killed
by the accidental discharge OF pistol.
Deceased was a son OF the late Judge
Charles b. Ball and Emma Read. and
grandson of the venerable Rev. DR.. Read.
OF this city He was just % years OF
age. and had been residing on ranch
in Southern California for several years.
He was n young man OF rare personal
attractions and bright promise. and was
greatly beloved because of his pure. high
souled sunny. and alfectionate nature.
The news of his sad taking OF was COM
municated TO his family in telegram
which they received last evening.
The blow was indeed a sad one to them.
as IL will prove TO their many devoted
friends. who will syI"vA with them in
this sad affiiction-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
CAUGHT AT CREWE.
knights Templnr and Epworth
League Elect Officers.

CREWE, VA, June le.-(SpeciaL)-Oi-
vet Commandery, No. IS, knights Tenn
plar. at their meeting last night. elected
the following officers: Jasper Wells, com
mander d. f. Robinett. generalissimo;
c. S. Smithson, captain-general; w. j.
Sewers, prelate; 4. S. Harlan. senior
warden; w. G.. Collins, junior warden;
n. w. Noteworthy. treasurer; j. +, Bing-
ley, recorder; II. w. Slaughter, standard
Bfarer; W. +. Watkins. sword-bearer;
C. III. Kruse, warder; j. +. Andrews.
tiler.
The Epworth League, which is in
fiourishing condition. at its regular semi
annual meeting elected the following offi-
GERS: T. S. Harlan, president; NJ. L. Hills
man. first vice-president; Mrs. j. =. Bing-
lev. second vice-president; Mrs. J. T.
Routten, third vice-president Miss Bessie
Jones. secretary; Miss Lena Harvey.
treasurer.
Mrs. T.. +. Rives of Dnwiddie. who has
been visiting her daughter. Mrs. John w.
Neblett has returned home.
DR.. w. " Atkins, of blackstone. was
IN town to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Close of Mrs. Mcade's school.
OUR TRAyELLING-liEN MEET.
Interesting Session of Post A-Presi-
dent WaIicrstein's Headquarters.

A regular meeting OF Post A, Travel
lers' Protective Association was
held at its headquarters in the
Chamber of Commerce last night. The
attendance was quite large and the dis
cussions very spirited. a resolution was
adopted urging members of the Travel
lers' Protective Association TO acquaint
their friends throughout the country with
the advantages with the new wholesale
clothing house established here.
The report of the committee appointed
with reference 10 securing larger and
more comfortable headquarters indicated
considerable progress along that line
and much interest was manifested at
the prospects of a better home.
Resolutions were offered and adopted
whereby preparations Will be made for
the opening OF headquarters Tor the
newly-elected president of the National
Association, Mr.. Joseph Wallersteln, and
his assistants here.
The general results derived from the
moonlight excursion which was held
Iune lst and which was managed so
successfully by the Travellers Protec-
tive Association, encouraged the men,
bers to intimate a repetition or the same
at some future date.
Since the last meeting one or the popu-
lar members, in the person OF Mr.. VIII
liam Bosher. who travelled for j. ID. &
r. S. Christian Company, passed away,
and n committee was appointed to draft
suitable resolutions in respect TO his
memory.
In consequence Of the conspicuous part
taken by the national convention re-
Gently held at Nashville In electing Mr..
Wallerstein the president OF this large
and growing organization, a vote of
thanks was extended and letter WAS
ordered to be written TO the following
State divisions: Texas, New York. Con-
nectlcut Massachusetts. Maryland, Mis-
souri,. Colorado. and others.
All regular meetings OF Post A are
on the third Saturday night In each
month. and visiting travelling men are
invited TO attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
CADETS AT WEST POINT.
Only Thfrty-Eight Candidates Past
the Examinations.

WEST POINT. n. ". June D-Of mo
100 candidates who applied for admission
TO the Military Academy, only thirty
eight have successfully passed the eA-
aminatlons. Among them are: John A.
Cleveland. Alabama; Marshal II. Huf''
Alabama: Clarence H. knight. floilaa'
William y. Piatt. North Carolina; Joseph
II. Stannard. South Carolina.
Among those who were examined anu
qualified last March there were sworn
IN to-day c. +. Cox, Virginia. Nilii'h'
c. Harllee. Florida; Richard Ii. JORDAN.
Virginia. Gustav keepman, Aiap~Ala'
George Mason Lee. Virginia; Waiter IL
Lee. North Carolina: Alien j. Morflse.,s,
Virginia. Clarence o. Sheriff.. Norm
Carolina; Wade Ii. Ship. Georsia; va
ter VI. smith Georgia; Eugene H. "s''
Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
THE STABBED hoy IN COURT.
Young Mercer Appears Against the
Negro Who Stabbed Him.

The impish young negro, John Wesley
Drew. who stabbed Garnett Mercer, a
son Of Dr. c. 4. Mercer, about ten days
ago, was in the Police Court yesterday
morning. and was sent on to the grand
Jury Young Mercer was himsSlf in
court, and gave his own version OF the
case. His story was substantially that
told at the time OF the occurrence. Drew
also repeated the narrative which he had
already ventilated In the cell OF the Sc
cond Police Station.
The case was then certified to the Hust-
ings Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

A very pleasant trolley party was had
Friday evening by the good folks OF the
Church OF the Covenant. Two cars were
chartered and the trip was made TO
chimborazo P%a. rSsIs .sreslupents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

Carthy. NJ Ruggarber, a; Woody, ~
Wiley. A. Williams. i. Hulcher, ana NJ
Premium in Elocution-Miss Katie Botto'
MUSIC DEPARTMENT.
Senior Divsion-The following were the
competitors for the gold medal oLIei &C., 60
for application and improvement III III
Misses NJ Kerse. X. Kerse. NJ. Bowen
n burke q. Liggan, I. Osborne, L. 90
mol. and E. Hinchman. Drawn by M'sS
L. Hinchman. .,,,ors for
the gold medal in the Junior DIVISION: .
Misses c, Donati. =. Duke; r p C SIeIt
Drawn by Miss W. Duffy. ,.,.,
The following young ladies were entitled
70 b ne for amiable department and OBJ
Misses Misses +. Hudson, S. Donahoe, A.
Comol. n. Leahy |. Osborne. !. Davis
N. Bowen, G. Nease j: Beirne' g. Soi BThHs
\ \ Haley Iey"O N. Rafferty,. NJ. Hogan, 6.
Welsh. T. McSweeney- NJ: Mccarthy, n.
Whitlock. i. Taylor. j. Nolan, X. John-
ston, r. Hinchman, NJ: Dlllon, NJ; BoyIe'
B. ID. Duke. 4. Letiro. NJ. CHM, M. Halh-
han, A. Gogan, X. Mcmahon. A. Loehr,
and NJ. Bredblnner. g.. ~,
School will be resumed on the first Mon
day in September.
Close of Mrs. Mcade's School.
The closing exercises Of Mrs. r.. b.
Meade's School of Languages and Kinder
garten were held Friday night IN the, the
presence Of appreciatiye friends. The
Children acquitted themselves delightfully."-,
the following being the programme:
''Lorell," by all the pupils; music by Mss
NJ Baldwin; German recitation. by Mas
ter Charming Daniel; Song OF the Ar
row" by Master Willie Lindner; Gates
Ange." by Miss Ida Mason; Psalm OF
Life" Miss f. Wipperman; Fra Diavo-
M "A
French comedy, participated in by al
the pupils; music; was Ich Allies Habe,
by Miss i. walker; Song OF the Hat,
by Miss Lucy Meade; "Lochiefs warn
and Grayson Dashiell. awarding Of prizes;
-Iing-a-Idng."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

They are Irish. French, and German ALL
Linen Damask. In sizes Ga, 81, 1914, PA,
IA, 16--and the extra-wide cloths q IL
yards wide) in BE-, A. and yards long
all going at a sacrifice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Chi!dren's Hose.
Knit Underwear.
COrsets.
ANOTHER MARK DOWN FOR To-
MORROW.

MORROW.
Ladies' 50 Corsets for..............$1.3o 30.
Ladies' $3.50. 50, and $3.50 Corsets. 81 80.
Her Majesty Corset. s275 grade, in
White-sizes is, 10, 90 q, %. "a, 2S, 30
lOT.......s. ....s...sssss. s's.s'...s... sS%'"".
The 1928 grade, in Black-Sizes is. 10,
20. n, %. "a, g. 40.
soc. Childrens Waists for............20c.
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Carpets.
THE ENTIRE STOCK OF CARPETS
MUST BE SOLD.
THE PRICES THEY ARE NOW Of
FERED MAKE THIS THE GREAT
EST CARPET OFFERING EVER
KNOWN IN RICHMOND.
IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY NOW
AND LAY ASIDE TILL NEXT FALL.

Lowell, Bigelow, and Hartford Body
Brussels Carpets-they will cost $40
yard next fall-now. .........75c.
Bigelow Administer Carpets, all new
colorings and newest designs-$l75 will
be fall price verywhere-now. 81 10.
Roxbury Tapestry Brussels famous for
wear-d is fall price-now. soc.
Smiths & Higgins's Tapestry Brussels.
You will pay rs to sc. for them later
nOW.......... ......... .......... ....-...tVc.
Finest Atwood 3-ply Carpets-take
them now at................. ............ 60c.
20 and 75c. All-Wool Ingram Carpets.
now. Observation-Disclosures. 40, and 45c.
Linoleum, made Of cork, boc. the regu-
lar price, now.......... ..................Zoc.
40 and SOC. Oil-Cloths for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Cool Wash Fabrics.
Mems Wear.
TOMORROW THE PRICES ARE
DOWN AGAIN.

BUY NOW AND GET VALUES YOU
WILL NOT SEE AGAIN.
Mems 7Jc. and 81 Negligee Shirts
IOT......s.s..... ..s...s.... .s..ss..ss's s'"C.
Mems zoe. Neglgee Shirts for. 2oc.
Mems White Laundered Shirts, that
sold at 81 and $125. or........,........75c
Mems Nightshirts all reduced to close
out.
Mems Csc. Ties for ..................1Oc.
Mems 10 1-2c Socks for...........S lie.
Mems soc. Ties for.
Mems s. Mackntoshes. EOS.
Mems 25c. Suspenders.. Zoe.
Mems IS 2-3c. Linen Handkerchiefs.
II &c.
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Ladies' and Misses Cos
SafncrS.

A GREAT SACRIFICE TO CLOSE
THEM OUT.
YOU WILL NEVER SEE THEM AT
THESE PRICES AGAIN.
Misses s. Gossamers, sizes 40 TO 80 inch
cs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, soc.
Ladies' $3.50 and "a Gossamers, in fancy
plads and cheviot mixtures for. .90c.
Ladies' Gossamers, that sold from Sc
to $40. all in one lot, for tomorrow,
cboica - 81 gS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Table Cloths.

TOMORROW YOU CAN BUY TABLE
CLOTHS FOR LESS MONEY THAN
THEY COST TO MANUFACTURE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Special.

Fine Hemstitched Linen Set-Cloth.
21-2 yards wide by yards long. and 1
dozen Napkins to match, former price so
set. now................... .............S-o.
1925 a pair-All-Linen Hemstitched Pill
low-cases, tomorrow. .....s1.oO.
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Wool Dress Goods.
SUCH A TIME TO BUY WOOL DRESS
GOODS WAS NEVER BEFORE
KNOWN

YOU WILL PAY MORE THAN DOUBLE
THE PRICE THIS FALL.
80 and COO. Fine Figured Flannel Sack
sngS...... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ......s...'s-"C'
sc. Novelty Wool Dress-Goods, for
~ 1-2c.
81 and $50 Fine Imported Novelty
cuttings. .............. ....... soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

Carthy. NJ. Ruggarber, a; WOODY, ~
Wiley. A. Williams, J.. Hulcher, ana NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20

Heavy Velour Curtains, reduced from
so to So, and from sS5 to..........s22. 80.
$3.50 silk Curtains for...........sI%.5 so.
s. Muslin Curtains, with rufile, for
$3.50.
Irish Point Curtains and Nottingham
Lace Curtains, for. PRICE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Bows Shirt-Waists.

No size but years old. II you can use
this size you can have your choice OF the
80, 75c.. and 81 quality for.............loc'
Ladies' Hosiery.
Ladies' Sc and 81 Asle-Thread Hose,
In Tan and Slate..................... .ooc.
Ladies' IS and $50. Coored Top Black
Foot Hose ................ ............,..lSc.
Ladies' 35 and 40c. Colored Top, Black
DOOt f1Ost......... sss....s .~"'~'
Ladies' SOC. SILK and Isle Hose.
81 1-2c.
Ladies' soc. Balbriggan Hose, size s,
OH E........... s...........s.ss .s....''''~"N'
Ladies' 30 and CO 1-2c. Black Lisle
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Ladies' Silk Underskirts.

Ladies Dix UnQcrSKIrCS.
Ladies 50 Black eros Grain SILK Skirts,
umbrella flounce and corded ruffies. ...s7.
Ladies' $3.50 Black Gloria SILK Skirts,
with rufiles, full width.................s1
Ladies' s. Black Gloria SILK Skirts,
with deep corded ruffie, for..........S3.5
Ladies' Black Surah silk Skirts, with
S-inch ruffie, sold at 81, now.............A.
Ladies' Black OSant Silk Skirts. with
deep embroidered and tucked rufiie, for
mer price 81, for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Linens.
THE PRICES GO DOWN AGAIN.
"a and 26-inch Al-Linen Diaper, 10
yards in a piece. former price $3.50, 50,
and 81 a piece. choice, tomorrow
$3.50 piece.
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Curtains.

White and Colored Dotted Muslin, for
curtains, sold up to zoe. a yard, now. 1Oc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Suit Patterns.

ALL IMPORTED GOODS.
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DinitieS.
Draperies.

32-inch Colored French Dimity, former
price &c. yard, for. 10 2-3c.
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lR DFPORTNlENT.

Experimentation Nolan, William Mar
tin. Hugh Mcclure. Joseph Smith, Joseph
Bozeli. Bernard Duke, John Beirne,
Harry Welsh, Joseph Neagle. Charles
ODonnel. John Martin. Leo Taylor, and
Robert Hubbard.
The following little boys deserve to be
mentioned for trying to observe school
rules: John Mckinley. Richard Siewers,
Clinton Don Leavy. Joseph Cauiield,
Frank Radford. Charles Morgan, James
Nolan, Norbert Taylor. Emmett O'Keefe,
Stanley Edgar. Daniel Ruggabee, William
lnNrlV ann Chris Welgh-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
A Little Mistake.

Willie Washington was gazing into
space with a look of intense anguish.
''What is the matter, Willie?" said
one of his friends. ''Have you been
having trouble?'
''Y-a-a-s. I'm afwaid that I've gone
and made myself very unpopular with
Van Diggles and his wife, don't you
know
I'm what way?'
''Why, you know, they both wide a
bicycle"
Eyes"
''In costume
Certain
''.And l met them this afternoon.
They passed me one aftah the othah."
And didn't you speak to them?"
''Y-a-a-s. / wish l hadn't, foh, &c
you know, evewy time l think the mat
tab ovah I'm half-cOnvinced that |
lifted my hat and bowed to Van Dig
giles and said 'Halloa, old man. to his
Wife."-Tid-Bits
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17

get rid of the improbable cows, and
to know which ones are paying the
best returns for their food. With this
knowledge at hand, the dairyman has
a powerful aid to correct breeding.
The influence of the dam, and part1cu'
larly the sire, on the quality or the
milk of the offspring, has been but
little studied, and offers fruitful held
for Investigation. The owner OF a herd
of cows, of his own breeding, VIII be
able to trace many lines OF influence,
from parent to offspring, and to note,
not only those that are prepotent for
good, but equally important, to de-
termine prepotency for evil. The man
who is systematically testing his COWS,
soon begins to note the relation be-
tween food and milk fow-to know his
cows individually, as to which ones will
make suitable return for increased
feed. He has brought knowledge to
bear on many questions that were pre-
viously indefinite, and the result can
not fail to be increased commercial as
we'll as intellectual profit.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-17
A Warm-Weather Visit.

''It's none of my business" said the
man who had boats for hire, ''but I'd
like to know why you took this boat,
rowed out on the other side of the lake,
stared at the water and then came
right back"
''Well, it's hard to explain. I'm not
very sentimental, as rule; but l
wanted to recall the dear days of yore,
when life was so different. AS near as
l could locate it, the spot l was look
ing at was where broke through and
nearly got drowned in ice water last
winter" Washington Star.