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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

is tho inventive genius of man which
enables one man with improved ma-
chinery 90 DO what nfry men c0lIlnt do
nifty years ago. and DO ls not probable
that the number ol men who lro thrown
out OF employment as the consequence
of the Introduction of Improved ml-
cninery and of tne economy which is tl-
fected by tho consolidation Of
huge Industrial concerns is sgi-
hc.ent 90 offset chose who bon
tho course Cl time are needed tU pros
duce those new thinss desired uy the con-
sumner. which desire has been onseudercd
IN the mind of the consumer hy tne sure
plus money savcl on account of the zee
duction In price of ether commodluesl
What then must become of those li-
borers who are rendered ii'e ouentimes
IN the dead OF winter hy the closing of
mills and factories. which closing may
De due % any one of q number W Causcs2
For instance. among the dozen "trusis.
more or less. which have been formed in
the last thirty DAYS is the tin-plate trust.
As q consequence OF The steps being taken
looking 20 the formation OF the sFudl-
cate tho tin mills .u ihc vicinity of
Pittsburg We're indefinitely closed. rcn-
dering idlo GU0 persons loss 30 vases
$4,000 a week. 81 Has. moreover. staten
that the trust would reduce the wages
OF those who were re-cmpioycd What's
TO become OF these iaborers and theIr
families IN the meautime2
True Il is that society has got 30 aban-
don. unless 10 proposes 90 war agains.
progress and civilization. the prohibition
OF Industrial concentrations ana combl-
nations. ana il is also true that human
suffering is the price which society has
to pay FOR the progress OF civilization.
and true II is that The ultimate result Is
increased good 20 mankind n gencr
In word, trusts" are necessary Ell
But how Is combination 70 be restricted
so as TO secure its advantages and az tha
same time 20 curb It's abuses? W.
Clinton, La, Dec. "a lS9S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
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The Latest Novelty in Cor
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Wedqewood Blue IS a new
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YOU of the beautiful effect of the
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Although this article has only
been on the market very short
time, it has proved itself one OF
the most popular and desirable
shades ever brought out. 1t is
the latest addition to our very
large line of high class wright
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
STREET FIGHT WITH KNIVES.
Two Men Severely Wounded and 9th
ers Cut-A Rector's Mishaps.

SUFFOLK. VA. Dec. 26.-Special.-As
the result Of a street fight to-day with
dirk knives. two men tonight are i'm a
critical condition and may die. Those
worse injured are Carter Tate, stabbed
I'm the breast. four inch aperture In the
back. and three inch cash on the arm
John Myrick. stabbed over the heart
Several others received slight cuts. The
men met on the street and drew weapons
over a trivial cause.
So far the holidays have been a series
OF mishaps 10 Rev. Joseph b. Dunn, rec
tor OF 81. Pauls. Last night his rectory
was robbed Of two overcoats and a ladys
cloak This morning the building took
fire The blaze was put out after
part of his furniture and carpet had been
ruined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
All the Signs.

81 shouldn't wonder" said Mrs. Corn
tossel. IF our boy wouldn't of been a
great .ship-sinker. ship-raiser an lee
turer IL he'd had the chance"
why he hasn't any such talents" re-
piled her husband
Il dunno. He's got the temperament
fur IL. You jes' orter have seen the rec
ord he made when they was payin kiss
In games at the corn huskin. Wash
ington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
Triumphant.

He gave rich gifts from day TO day,
But walked unsandlicd an the way.
THE storms Of changing years did beat
Upon bis naked head and feet
Life like q stcpdamc hoeged him by'
Ho bore the smart without sigh
For au her flvorites there was pelf;
For him. tho giving Of himself
He gave and wrought. he builded strong
His bed was hard; his vigils lons.
But nakel-f0otcd. straight Co goal
He tramped, a big triumphant soul!
Chicago Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

the man TO whom the question was adj
dressed. ito escape from the effusive
gratitude of the young woman TO whom
always have TO give up my seat when
| ride In any of the other cars"
But there was a hard. metallic. ironi-
cal sort OF ring in his voice.-Chicag
Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
The SnnrrnM.

The sparrow. ON her sheltered boush
Da-es nor the storm or Wountain brow
But clasps her twigs, mid darkness
round
80 sparrow falle,h to the ground.
o l0wly soul. with trembling WINS
Eartns sky is not thy sphere 10 sing
The lark may soar do thou aoiGe
Where moelness hastes in God 10 hide.
A A. T.. Taylor ia y. y. Observer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Now T lay me-no. ] don'u
can't De SIN "a minute
I want 10 watch ms stocking;
] want to- know what's IN h.
I prav the Lord-Tu get a wheel
And desk. and books, and dishes.
] hope 10 isn't wicked
To pray for what one wishes.
II I should die before I wake
Oh. wouldn't that be shocking'-
] pray the Lord my soul TO take
After ] see ms stocking!
Chicago Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
THROWN AND KILLED.
Young Moffet Hurled Against Tree
and His Skull Crushed.

WARRENTON, VA, Dec ESPECIAL.
Thomas Moffett, son OF Daniel Moffett,
supervisor of Marshall District. was
thrown from his horse near Orleans yes
terday and in falling his head struck a
tree which crushed his skull and broke
his neck resulting In instant death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
Allowances.

The Editor-Of course. one does not ex-
pect perfection in Christmas verse: they
are to be looked on with the same len
iency as Christmas gifts.
The Poet-That means something is
wrong. What is it2
THAT place where you try 10 rhyme
Xmas with Texas" -Cincinnau En-
rufra-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
Mr.. Price Explains.

Editor of The Times
Sir.-My attention having been called to
an article I'm your Sundays issue I'm
which my name among others from this
county was published as having operated
under the law known as the land grab
hers act' and not believing The Times
would Intentionally do me an injustice
wish 10 state my position. / have pur-
chased only one tract OF land under this
act. Said tract having been delinquent
for over evenly years. and the taxes
due on same amounted TO fully as much
as the land was worth Before I fled
my application. / notified party who had
% deed OF trust on same. and said party
made no attempt 10 redeem said land.
Far be IL from me for any consideration
to Cypress any Of my fellow citizens
that are not so fortunate as 10 be able 10
pay their taxes and while from all over
the state a great cry has gone up in
regard 10 this law. 7 am not willing 10
believe that our legislators have irten-
tional'y tried 10 Cypress those unable 10
pay their taxes and II the five dollars
given as a bonus could be eliminated.
think IL would be a just and righteous
law.
Yours Respectfully.
RO. w. PRICE.
Green Bay Va. Dec. 25. 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Tho festive boy OF yesterday
To-day mast sit and cry;
The giant cracker that he had
Left him three fingers shy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

discharged.
High mass was celebrated in st. Peter i
Rome, Oh Christmas day. The Pope re-
ceived a number OF women from New
York, who presented to him a parch-
meut address bearing many signatures
and purse Of $4,000 His Holiness made
q brief speech In which he expressed a
cordial wish for the prosperity of the
United States.
Charles d. Jacob. President OF the Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company Of Ken
lucky. four times Mayor OF the city and
one Of The most widely known and pop
u,ar residents OF Louisville. died suddenly
Of heart disease Sunday morning In MS
room a. the Louisville Hotel. he was
Minister 10 the United States OF Colon
bia. South America, under Cleveland and
had travelled the world over.
A Memphis special says: J. NJ. Horton,
the richest negro i'm Tennessee. owning
100 acres of cotton land and FIVE general
stores. has been convicted of receiving
stolen property and sentenced TO seven
years IN prison. Fifteen years ago Hor-
ton was a farm hand. earning So a
month.
Harlow Spencer. aged So. one Of tho
oldest msiers in kentucky. is dead. The
famous -four mill be operated on Elk
horn Creek for over nifty years was built
in 1927 by mis- grandfather. Carlo Spencer.
native of Holland. Spencer was a de-
voted friend OF Henry Clay, and when
Clay was defeated for the Presidency
Spencer took an oath that he would never
cast another vote During fifty-fOur years
he never violated his oath.
T.. y. HiggInbotham, Of Chicago, has
taken out $4,000 life insurance in two
New York companies The sum OF $500
oo0 has recently been placed among the
men in Marshal Field & Co s establish
ment.
Miss Helen Could had Christmas fes-
tivities at Woody Crest. where twenty
i'm soldiers are being nursed Miss Gould
remembered all with presents. and at
noon they sat down 10 a fine turkey din
ner
They seemed 10 forget their Illness and
made the day as joyful ss possible. She
also gave Il large turkey 20 every man
working on her place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

A san Francisco man bought n coffin
and then lived 10 be ono hundred and
two years Of age. This should not dis
courage others. though. in being pre-
nared for deafh.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
No Raw of Hope.

Brl-What is the most fruitless task
you ever knew undertaken
Jill-A drunken man hunting for his
wife's pocket in a London log. y onkers
statesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
Thnsc Girls.

Mr.. Nlccfelio-I am told that Miss Bull
lion never wears the same dress twice.
Miss De Pink rival BELIEVES that Is
true. and I understand she has a differ
ent set Of teeth for every day In the
week.-Now York Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

you don't think you will make anyone
think you are younger by dying your
beard. do your
NO. but they will realize how old !
am. and treat me with little more
consideration indianapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

II we don't have rain to-day there is no
dependence to be put in the rainmakers'
theory OF explosion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

The two great sugar combines have
signed peace treaty, and this is es-
pecially sweet-and expensive for holi-
day item.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

The Peace Commissioners have given
the government a fine puzzle LOT 'helr
Christmas present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
ON AHsides.

Vow is the time Of cheer and hope;
How can life dismal beg
From every closet door / ope
Some toy jumps out 40 me.
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

4 divinity student at Yale has been
arrested for stealing 5000 books. A lit
tie learning continues to be dangerous
thlng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

They are now talking OF n court-mar-,
tial for General Miles. Really the war
Department seems TO have just walked up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Speaking OF annual reports, they were
heard to great advantage yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

The stockings will now resume their
old posts OF duty as II nothing had hap
pened.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

political eel Is a great wiggler and is not
landed every time that he is hooked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Where IS the mistletoe so say,
Which smiled with conscious prideE
Alas since Hobson came this way
1t withercd up and died.
Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Now try bromo-seltzer and make an
effort TO forget that part OF Christmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
ALTERNATE.

After twenty-five hours deliberation.
the New York jury IN the case OF Payne
Strahan Moore, VINO was accused OF help
ing her husband 10 badger Martin Ma
hon. failed 10 render = verdict and were
discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
His KPn~Cn.

why do you always ride in the smok-
ing car? You don't smoke.
IT ride In the smoking car, replied
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Zangwilrs new lecture IS on Fiction
in the Highest Form OF TruCn.' This is
probably a regular stump speech.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Giving TO the poor is lending to the
Lord. but too many people expect big
interest on the loan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

phe Times is always Indebted 20 friends
who favor II with society Items and
personals. but must urge that all such
be sent over the signature OF the
sender.
AL unsigned communications will be re-
1scted always
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Quay's enemies insist that they have
him IN a bad way. but the Pennsylvania
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NEW LEADER DEMANDED.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER o. 1898.
The oasis., 1898-08-27

Stockman: A. c. Pendleton ar rived in Globe on Tuesday from his ranch ln the Sierra Ancha, where his famiiy is still sojourning and will re- main untIl next month, says the Belt. That section has been visited by copious rains. Grass is better than 1t has neen for eleven years and cattle are in fine fettle
 Midland Reporter There are very few cattle changing hands just :now on the ranges of southwest Texas. This is mainly in consequence of the anticipated demand from Cuba. This fact had the effect of putting up beef cattle in the southern part of the state at least 10 per cent.
 Drovers Telegram: Colonel Dean has letter from Inspector Mullowney at San Antonio in which he says that very heavy movement of Mexican cattle into the United States is ex- pected this fall. American buyers are taking everything in sight in the state of Coahuila, Mexico.
 Livestock Report: At the four great slaughtering points, Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis and Omaha, 4,644, ,000 sheep were killed in 1897, as against l,l73,0OO in 1887. These fig ures show a gain of over 400 per cent in ten years, which Illustrates the rapid increase in the consumption of mutton in the United States.
 Coconino Sun: A ride over the ranges in these days impresses one with the truth that there has been change Where formerly thousands of cattle ranged, are now to be seen very few, so fat and idle that they wander about over the richest pasture to spend their energy. The conclu sion Is also forced upon one that such wealth producing resources as the open ranges of Arizona cannot remain idle, but must soon be literally re- stocked.
The oasis., 1898-08-27
There is no one who does not ap-

There is no one who does not ap- preciate the elegant Mexican drawn linen, consisting of ladies handker- chiefs, mats, table covers and doy- leys, for sale at the store of the Sono- ra News O. Also Mexican curious fllgree jewelry, books and stationery, periodicals, and illustrated papers. Subscriptions received for any paper published.
The oasis., 1898-08-27
HIDES A ND HoRNs

for fall contracts are making an ap- pearance in this section
 Star: J. S. Hopely of Pantano. is in the city. He states that there have been several good rains in that sec tion which were much needed for range pasturage.
 Ft Worth Reporter; The much talked of cattle shortage has appeared on the scene, and fer some time to come receipts at the market can be expected to show that a full grown shortage really exists.
 The fatteDed steer to be good must be healthy, and one of the first re- ourements to make health is good pure water The pure mountain water is one of the secrets of the health Of the range steer.
 An inspection instituted in Scot land to prevent the admission of glandered horses brought out the fact that not single case of glanders was found among horses imported from Canada and the United States.
 Winslow Mail: John T. Jones is here from Kinsley Kansas. MT. Jones has purchased some 5000 cattle from Pleasant Valley parties, aud is DOW awaiting the arrival of the stock, when he will at once ship to his adopted state.
 Arizonian: Hon. Burt Dunlap was visitor in town last week. He came to make arrangements to pasture some cattle. which he has put on land opposite Mir J. R. Lassator's place. After visiting with old friends for a day he left for home.
 Mohaye Miner: T L. Garner, tue large caliber stockman of Peach Springs, was in Klngman last week He had been in Los Angeles for sev- eral weeks swallowing a little salt air for his health, and attending to busi- ness. He sold a number Of hiRfine blooded bulls in Kingman.
 Mohaye Miner: The territorial board of equalization has raised the assessment value of rattle in Mohaye county over SPA, 900, making the total assessment of the county over Sl ,300.- 900. This Is an increase of $500, 900 over 1896. The tax levy, for the first time in the history of the county, will be below three cents.
 Stockman: Cattle buyers are al- ready making their appearance in the cattle counties of Arizona tc make contracts for the fall The war hay ing been practically declared over, confidence has again returned to the cattle dealers who will proceed to operate as they were accustomed to do before the war.
 Prospector: The following figures rom the territorial assessment roll give the number of cattle and horses In each county. It will be noticed that notwithstanding the heavy shipments of cattle from this county during the early part of the season. Cochise is second in the list for num- Der of cattle on the assessment roll: COUNTY. CATTLE. HORSES. Apache ......... S,3Os 2,493 Cochise ........... 64,063 5,00l Coconino Is,794 3,O5s Graham. ........ .64,s25 S,eOO Gila 40 -E- ,ote
The oasis., 1898-08-27
$25O REWARD.

Colin Cameron will give S25O reward for in- formation that will lead to the conviction of any person or persons unlawfully handling his stock.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-17

has lately been told. After her exile from
Holland the eX-queen sojourned for time
in a modest habitation near Constance, In
Switzerland.
AS her health was broken down by her
troubles, her physicians prescribed visit to
the mountains of Appenzell, and the ex-
queen, accompanied only by a reader or fe
male companion and two or three servants,
went to a rustic neighborhood in the hills.
There she and her companion found nothing
better to do than hunt for four-leaved
clover, and became quite excited in the
search.
ITO lend the matter interest,"" the queen
wrote in a letter which has been brought to
light, 1--WE would assume that each discov-
cry of four-leaved clover had some proph-
etic significance. The next one, if found
so and so. meant that we should return to
France; another meant that l was to re-
ceive Il letter the next day from my son
Louis and so on. In this innocent pastime
we found positively the only excitement
that was open to us in the place.
but soon it was noised abroad among
the children Of the neighborhood that we
were continually hunting for four-leaved
clover, and consequently these children ar
gued we must want it very much. Then all
the children and some of the grown people
were out hunting four-leaved clover, and
soon great punches of II were brought to u.s.
for which we had to show ourselves very
grateful.
''In another day our only resource for
amusement was gone, for these kind but
people had stripped the
neighborhood for mile around US of all its
four-leaved clover."-Youth's Companion.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-17
CORPORAL LAURIE


for that. OF course there are some little
things portending good or bad luck that oc-
casionally claim my attention; but super.
stiton is only failing of the weak
"Wait minute. There's pin on tho
sidewalk.
There! Now have 1t. Do you know
every time 1 have seen a pin and failed to
pick 1t up George and have quarreled.
Strange, isn't 1t? wouldn't dare to pass
one now.
but we were speaking of superstitionsA
I've heard it said that everybody Is super
stitious to a greater or less extent but I
don't believe it. Do you? OF course know
you didn't But you do find superstition in
the strangest places. once knew girl
Don't cut across the corner that way!
Don't you know it's sure sign Of bad
luck? I wouldn't do it for the world. A
little child once knew was run down by a
horse while trying to cut across a corner
that way. I'd always thought there was q
good deal of foolishness in that idea, but