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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04

All that lot of laad Do the county OF
HcnricO and bounded as i0llOWs-tO-Wlt:
fronting on north size OF Park avenue III
feet inches, and running back between
parallel lines 80 feet 10 an alley rs feet
wide. bounded on the east by the proper
~ Of Matthew Gilm0ur, and on the west
By the property of John II. Branch. Also
that lot OF land fronting 80 feet on the
south side OF Park avenue and bounded
as fOllows-tO-wit: Beginning at a point
on the south line OF Park avenue, dis
tant about 80 feet from the intersection
OF the cast line of Elm street with the
southern line Of Park avenue. thence rum
ming eastWardly and fronting on said
south line of Park avenue ~ feet and
running back sOuthWardly and between
parallel lines o. irregular depth 10 the
southern line and including the old Scul-
aetOWn road now closed.
THIRD
WnTp c4u lf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04

WANTFD-AN EXPERIENCED SALES
MAN To- sell clothing through the VAL
Icy of virginia and West virginia ana ana
thoir tributaries NJ III. LAUGHED
NER q SONS. paca and German
streets. Baltimore. Nd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04

MEETING
GERMAN-AMERICAN LADIES AID
ASSOCIATION,
40 p. NJ TO-DAY. Virginia Hospital.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04

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SAVE g PER CENT. BY BUYING
NntfK

SAVE Is PER CENT. BY BUYING
YOUR
GROCERIES OF S. ULLMAN'S SON.
GRADUATED sugar, per pound.
Flat cans Salmon ..-.....-.:..+. .
Mountain Roll Butter, pound. j.
Large Bottles Ammonia ......... >
small Kingan's Best Hams. b.. 10
Silver King Minnesota Patent
Family Flour 81. IS barrel. bag. q
2 Wash Powders for................ 5
8-pouud can Jelly ............... 10
Carolina Rice........--. ---..--..--.
Fresh oyster Crackers and
Cracker Dust. pound ........... =
Nav, fIominv and Grits. pound.
Lion Coffee, 1-pound papers,. ga
now FAKE Patent Family Flour,
81 barrel; Observation-Disclosures. -
Good Hay. per hundred. .......... W
orange County Country HAMS. u
S. uLLMAN'S son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04

WANTED. A GENTLEMAN OCCUPANT
for a nice light and airy room, with
hoard I'm corner dwelling on Grace
street adjoining Richmond College. Nd
dress A., Times ohice. OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
MIR. JONES' ESTATE.

The late Mr.. Chesley a. Jones left an
estate valued at SIS 900 in personal prop
cry and realty. Two-thirds of the estate
was left to his wife. Mrs. Jamesetta
Jones. One-third was willed TO his
daughter, Mrs. W. A. Neal. Besides the
amount stated in court Mr.. Jones left
mortgages which he had on Chesterfield
county farms and have not been paid.
The Cemetery Committee have been
called 10 meet in regular monthly ses-
sion at the council chamber for to-mor-
row night at 1880 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04

255 F. NJ.
440 T. NJ
$50 T. NJ
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04

Crown and Bridge work a specially,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Of communication at night between two
ships in hostile waters the kite telephone
should prove especially valuable, as it
would enable the two commanders to hold
conversation without having to have
recourse to the Ardois system which
would necessarily reveal their exact loca-
ton to the enemy. Difficulty would prob
ably be experienced in getting q kite wire
from one ship TO another after dark, but
were connections made during daylight
the two ships could shift their position and
be in communication all night without
apprising the enemy Of the fact.
The successful experiment recently made
In England is only evidence of what cleo
triclans of the navy have held to be pos
sible. 1t has been declared OF late, es-
pecialiy since kites have been utilized so
successfully for Photographic purposes,
that there was no reason why kite tele-
phone communication should not be es-
tablished between vessels not too far apart
were the weather at all suitable. A prac-
teal experiment along this line was made
a few days ago in this country by WILL
lam A. Eddy, which, in the latter's opin-
ion. demonstrates thai kites can be made
use Of for field telephoning in time of war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
General and Personal
THE SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.
Gen. FIagier Says That 1t is One of
the Best Guns in the World.

thc HSst III the " OFIu.
General Flagler, chief of the ordnance
bureau of the army, is quoted in a recent
interview in regard to the merits of the
arms furnished the troops. He says:
regard to charges recently published to
the effect that the government is supplying
the troops with an obsolete and worthless
arm-namely, the Springfield rifle. Moth
ing could be more untrue, and statements
of the kind are sincerely TO be deplored,
inasmuch they are calculated to demon
alize our soldiers.
THE Springfield rifle is one of the best
guns in the world, and I know of no arm
which l would so willingly put into the
hands of new troops. 1t is very effective
weapon, and so simple in its mechanism
that II can hardly be put out of order
Some years ago an army board, after
most painstaking consideration of the SUBJ
ject adopted for the use of the regular
to be the best military magazine rifle in
existence.
1T is better than the Springfield, being
capable of more rapid fire and having a
Halter trajectory, SO that what we call
the danger space is increased. But, like
all up-to-date magazine rifles. 1t is ex-
ceedingiy complicated, and a soldier needs
six months at least to learn how to use It.
II gets out of order as easily as q watch,
and the utmost care is required to keep 1t
in condition for USE
Il do not hesitate to assert that the eff
cheney of our regiments would have been
reduced 80 per cent by placing such guns
In the hands OF the soldiers. Even today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Demand for baggage Labels.


Foreign baggage labels are in great de.
mand just now. And student of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania has cornered the
market In these labels, selling them 70 peo-
pie who want to show some evidence of
having been abroad. This year the demand
seems to be greater than ever, and already
the buffers have started to smear their
dress suit cases with the marks belonging
to European hotels. One of these interest
Ing gentlemen appeared in Chestnut stree.
yesterday with his travelling grip and at
trscted considerable attention. Home
made labels in imitation of those from var
ious hotels in Switzerland. France and Ger
many bring the highest prices, as the en-
terprising dealer claims that these are very
rare. The profit in this queer business
must be exceedingly large, as this partic-
uiar chemist, who is dependent upon his
own resources for his livelihood and school
Ing. Is enabled to take quite extensive trips
and live in luxury during his summer vaca-
ton. His fellow students are his principal
customers, but lots OF other young men
and girls also are often seen emerging from
the label merchants boarding house with
cc.ored slips In their hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
KITE TELEPHONING.
| Experiments Have Been Made in Eng
J land With Successful Results.

From Electricity.
Some recent experiments in England in
which a kite was made to support a tele-
Phone wire connecting two ships has ere
ated considerable talk in United States
naval circles as possibly affording a new
and simple method of signaling either be-
tween ships at sea or between ships and
fort. The Importance and value Of kites
in warfare was concIusively proven in a
number of experiments made at Cover
nor's Island in New York harbor some
time ago, when q camera was sent up and
took an accurate photograph Of the sur
rounding country.
The telephone kite. however. Is new
departure, and, as previously stated. was
tried for the first time by the English
naval authorities. The kite used in the ex-
pertinent was of the ordinary kind. six
feet long by three across at the broadcast
part, but in place of aotah the kite carried
two wires One Of these was attached to
a torpedo boat destroyer, while the end
ped on the deck Of H. M. s. Daunt1ess.
where it was secured and made fast to a
suitable telephone apparatus
The end of the wire on the torpedo de-
stroyer was also attached to telephone,
and as soon as both connections were
made 1t was found that the two ships
were In perfect communication. The ex-
pertinent lasted four hours. during which
time the kite remained suspended, secured
by the two wires. and communication be-
tween the two vessels was uninterrupted.
The successful carrying out Of this ex-
pertinent and one recently made in this
country should prove OF value in nort
ways than one. 1t showed conclusively
that 1t was possible to arrange a new
system of signaling from one ship to an
other that would be far superior to any
system of flag signaling now in use, as
after telephone kite connection between
two ships had been made messages could
be transmitted by telephone far more rap
idly than by any system OF codes. More
over, II telephone wire can be connected in
this manner there would seem to be no rea-
SON why telegraphic communication can
not be made in similar fashion. In such
a case an operator on board the flagship,
for instance, could carry on a conversation
with his fellow operator aboard Gne of
the feet without difficulty. Az means
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRA
Rev. ]. B. Butler Resigns as Pastor of First
BAPTIST Church.
Free Mail Delivery at Residences OF
thea West nd-PeIice Court
Proceed inSs-Briefs.
Eve ing Star Bureau,
No. 500 King street.
Bell Telephone No. JOG.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, July Is 1893.
Yesterday morning at the IL o'clock SER
vices of the First Baptist Church, Row. j.
H. Butler, pastor of that church, in let
ter to Clerk Fred. Rodgers, rendered his
resignation. to take effect October l next.
The resignation of Mr.. Butler was quite
shock to some of the members of his con-
gregatiOn. but others had had an intima-
tion that he was contemplating the step.
When asked why he resigned, he would
assign no otter reason than that he
thought he had served long enough. There
was a rumor afloat that some members
have bee opposed 10 him ever since he be-
came pastor Of the church, and after kav-
ing tried in vain to effect G reconciliation
he thought it would be better for the
church if he should resign. There is an
other rumor, to the effect that the church
is heavily in debt. and that this had some
bearing on the pastors resignation.
The deacons will hold a meeting Sunday,
the 31st instant, in which they will try to
adjust matters between the church and
pastor. Mr.. Butler has been pastor OF the
church for several years and while in this
city he has made many friends, all of
Whom are sorry to hear of his resignation.
Mail Delivery in West End.
The residents of West End will shortly
have the same facilities for getting their
mail dS nave the citizens OF Alexandra.
The people of the suburb are fast comply
ing with the requirements OF the Post Or
fee Department relative to the free deliv-
cry system. which require the laying of
the sidewalks and the numbering of the
houses. the former work having been done
and the latter in fair way to be completed
some time this week. 1t is thought the
system will be in operation by the first of
next month.
Police Court.
The following cases were disposed of in
police court this morning, Mayor George
J.. Simpson presiding: Dennis Briscoe
charged with being drunk and disorderly
fined 3. in default of which he went to
jail for twenty days, subject to the chain
gang; Annie Lee. charged with indecent
conduct, forfeited So collateral Bernard
Parker, charged with being drunk and dis
orderly, fined $3.50; Marie Bell, colored
charged with indecent conduct fined So
George Finch. charged with selling liquor
on Sunday, fined SO: William Z. Grady
charged with being drunk and disorderly,
fined So.
General and Personal.
The funeral o; the late Mrs Louise
Frink took place yesterday afternoon from
her daughters residence on North Henry
street.
Mrs. Henry Schultz will sail for Bremen
Germany. the 9th instant
The Father Mathew Total Abstinence
Society held a meeting yesterday. Only
routine business was transacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
the soldiers of the regular army prefer the
Springfield, caliber As, to the Krag-Jorgen-

the soldiers of the regular army prefer the
Springfield, caliber As, to the krag-Jorgen-
son.
Not long ago very intelligent man,
long familiar with affairs in Cuba, told me
that the Spanish government, through some
official jobbery, had furnished defective
rifles to its troops in Cuba, so that actually
one-half of them would not shoot.
Now the fact is that the Spaniards in
Cuba use the Mauser rifle exclusively and
guns of that pattern are made al only one
factory in the world, in Germany That
factory never sends out a rifle that is not
first rate. every part being subjected to
severe test.
But the rifles in the hands of the SOL
diers in Cuba had evidently got out of or
der, owing to their complicated mechanism
so that a large percentage of them were
rendered unavailable for service. Hence 1t
will be obvious why we have preferred to
arm our men with Springfields."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
GEN. WILLIAMS DEAD,
Nicknamed "CerrO GOrdo" for Bray
cry at Battle by That Name.

General John s. Williams, ex-gnited
States senator and hero of the Mexican and
civil wars. died at am. yesterday at his
home near Mt. Sterling Ky. He will be
buried at Winchester, KY, today.
"Cerro Gordo" Williams, SO ncknamed on
account of his bravery at the battle of that
name in the war with Mexico, has borne
an active part in Kentucky history, but for
some time past has been living quietly on
his farm near Mt Sterling. He was born
in 1920 in Montgomery county. He served
in the Mexican war with distinction, being
first captain and later colonel and was
In command of the 4th Kentucky at the
capture of the City Of Mexico In 1850 and
1852 he was a member of the Kentucky
legislature. He opposed secession, yet
raised a confederate regiment, and was
made a brigadier general. and was under
General John Johnston at the surrender.
He was elected United States senator in
1874. and served until March g. 1885, He
was defeated by Joseph c. 8. Blackburn
for the denomination In a memorable con-
test.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE
Major Richard Sylvester Qualities as Superin-
tendent of Police.
James A. Kemp Recommended for
Promotion 10 Position of Chief
CIeri.-Mr. Alvey's Promotion.

Mr. Richard Sylvester, whose appoint
ment as major and superintendent of the
District police force was announced by the
Commissioners Saturday, to succeed the
late William G. Moore. qualified today by
taking the oath of office before DR.. Tindail
the secretary to the District Commits
sioners.
As his successor Maj. Sylvester recon-
menGed that Mr.. James A. Kemp be ap-
pointed chief clerk of the police depart
ment and property clerk at 50 900 per an
mum, and 1t is understood the Commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
q ua rter.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The term quarter" used in warfare.
originated. from an agreement anciently
made between the Dutch and Spaniards,
that the ransom Of soldier taken in ac-
ton should be quarter of his pay. Prob
ably IL meant to grant conditions" In
this sense the expression was commonly
used at one time. AS a modern warlike
term. TO give quarter me ans that the pris-
cnerS of war should be sent to the rear Of
the army and there lodged and fed by the
eaptors until exchanged or released, on the
Termination OF hostiIities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

As result Of experiments conducted in
Germany iron-nickel alloys, which possess
the expansion rate of platinum. win be
used TO replace the ieading-in wires Of that
metal In incandescent lamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

The rich man comes here and buys on Credit be-
its conference.-the poor man comes because
to him Credit is necessity We them alike. The
rich finds prices low those of cash stores
and don't charge the poor man an extra penny be-
cause he wants to pay little each week each month
Our Credit is free. We sell high qualities and mark them
at the bottom notch.
During all of July we shall sell at reduced prices
throughout our entire stock Buy what you need
Don't wait for cash-you may Just well be using the
furniture carpets while you're paying for them it's
carpets, make line and lay them without extra charge
All our mattings tackled down free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

ers will approve the recommendation. Maj.
Sylvester also recommended that Mr.. F. t.
Alvey, clerk in the Commissioners office,
at 81 300 per annum, be promoted to sue
coed MIR. Kemp. who for several years has
occupied the position of clerk at 81 so per
annum III the police depaTtmen This
recommendation the Commissioners will
also approve, it is believed.
Maj. Sylvester, as was the case Saturday,
was today flooded with letters and tele-
grams of congratulation, AMI many people
also called upon him 20 personally lender
their congratulations and good wishes.
The sun., 1898-02-14
DIAMOND DUST.

The Chester Times baseball club, of
Chester, organized for the coming season
on Friday night at Fennel's Hotel. This
team only lost four games last season.
They are open to all challenges.
Monte Cross is the only fixture on the
Philadelphia infcld SO far. The other
positions will have to be fought for.
The St. Louis club refuses to pay the
draft money for Russ Hall, short stop,
drafted from Dallas.
The Bostons will start South on March
10, and will train by playing exhibition
games with Southern college teams.
Demontreville has signed with Balti-
more at an increase over what he re-
ceived from Washington last season.
Tony Mullane has given up the idea
of being League umpire next season.
He will pitch for st. Paul.
The team Of the University OF Penn
sylvania will not be allowed to play with
proft ssionals this season. So the Phillies
will not meet cod Penn's'' boys as ar
ranged,
Captain Rand of Harvard has called
out all the candidates for the varsity
nine who were not out for fall practice
last year.
The sun., 1898-02-14

trainer, has gone to Sacramento, where
he Will take much needed rest before
going into active work again.
Bitten, better known as the ''lron
Horse by BIazes, dam Germania, by
imp. GIengarry, is now at the Blooming
dale Farm, property of II. G. d r. NJ.
heattie. The former pride Of Guttenbnlg
has filled out and developed into a very
handsome specimen Of a thoroughbred.
lie is fully sixteen hands high, well
lnusclrd and highly finished. Bitten
was leased from Robert Bradley and
placed in the stud Of Mr.. II. G. Beattie
at BloomngdaIe in the spring OF 1897.
taking the place OF Eleve.
The following is change which has
hecnnade in the rules as to betting.
This is the American Racing Rules:
bets shall be paid as the horses are
placed by the judges, except when de-
ishcd one, two or three is disqualified
ior heing Il ringer, the bets on the race
shall stand and be paid on the horses
placed by the judges"
Baldwin shipped six horses north on
Monday, January "a, one being colt
by hey El Santa Anita.
Kentucky is to have a racing law
which is specially directed against the
poolroons. 1t has been introduced by
Senator Bronston, and is intended to
prevent poolselling on horse-racing in
the State, except on race-tracks while a
meeting is in progress. The bill also
prohibits pools being sold on pugilistic
fights and elections. 1t also limits
racing to two meetings year and the
term of each meeting to fifteen days
each.
Have you noticed TIE Suns selections
the last few days. -Four winners is a com
mon thing besides naneing the winner
of the Handicap. If you want to bet on
the best horse yol better keep an eye on
these selections.
The sun., 1898-02-14
FOOT Bl IL.

ToNAwANDA, n. Y, Feb, l3.--Frank
Ilinkcy, the famous Yale football coach,
has turned politician and is named as a
leading candidate for the office of Presi-
dent of the village OF Tonawanda, N. Y.
The regular annual meeting in New
York of prominent football experts for
the purpose of altering and improving
the present code Of football rules is about
to take place and as far as can be ascer-
tained from the news given to outsiders
the general object Of the proposed a!tcra,
tions is to enact such new rules as will
do away with the nuch-talked-of masscti
play and necessarily make the game
more open than it is now played. boot
ball legislation tnr several years past has
practically narrowed down to this prob.
lem, and masscd pay is attacked ,N the
grounds that it promotes the rnughncSS
and danger OF the sport and mars the
interest Of the game by causing the plays
to become monotonously y close ana in
tricatc.
The sun., 1898-02-14
a whole lot of default around nowadays.

a whole lot of default around nowadays.
Dick O. Brien has been matched to box
Peter Lacey, of Pittsburg, FIR ten rounds
at Buffalo on next Thursday night.
Ben Jordan, according TO the London
Mirror Of Life, states that in the event OF
defeating Eddie Curry on April +, he
will come to America and meet Tommy
White again for $500 side.
The twcnty-round bout between Kid
Mcfarland and Johnny Loughlin, Of
Buffalo, at the paSime A. G. OF Hamil-
ton, Onn, on Friday night, was stopped
in the thirteenth round by Referee Siler.
Mcfarland received the decision, his
opponet resorting to foul tactics.
Dave Sullivan said yesterday that he
would quit tile ring inside of six months
unless he can get something to do.
"They all seem afraid to meet me-" said
Sullivan, II have had $1,000 with Al
Smith as a forfeit 50 long that fear it
will soon grow nlusty.'
The sun., 1898-02-14
CYCLsWS~

Frank Turner the crack bicycle rider
OF this city will ride Bradford tins
year. Good luck to you Frank.
Many whcclwomcn make 4 mistake in
mounting u wheel. They either do so
with difficulty owing to the interference
of their skirts or have the sadie too low
to everyone this difficulty. Riding with
the sadie too low becomes wkward. tire.
some and injurious The saddle should
be high enough 50 that it can easily be
reached by a slight spring.
John d. BaunHnn. manager for Waiter
Sanger, has arranged for a series III races
between Sanger and Fred Titus for a
stake OF $1,000 The contests will be at
one, three and five miles, and II any
records are fractured Mr.. Eaumann will
allow an extra $500 to the breaker. The
races are to be run the latter part of May
at Los B mos Park, Denver, Col.
Among the many things the popularity
Of the bicycle is attributed to is the
pneumatic tire. Bicycle men say that
from the very moment OF its introduc-
ton the popularity of the wheel in
creased 1t has been deemed the cyclists
friend. The improvement over the solid
tire being at the time of its inception
noticed to such an extent that the BIZ
cycle industry was from that moment
rcvolutionizcd The success of the pneu-
matte tire on bicycles has been the
cause Of their adoption for other ve-
hicles
A petition bearing the signature of
81, 900 cyclists protesting against the
state of the roads and asking
for their bcttermcnt, has been presented
to the Spanish Parliament. The latter
was quick enough to tax the cyclists, but
it has hitherto done nothing for them in
exchange for their money.