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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

i'm a stream. wheeled trucks being at
tached 10 the bottom, with extension
handles at either end by which the boat
can be lifted by two men.
Potatoes can be- rapidly cleaned OF
sprouts by "a new machine, consisting OF
a. cylinder formed Of Stats spaced around
TWO circular heads and set in frame. 10
be reyolVcd by a crank after the tuDers
are dumped in, the Stats breaking on Inc
sprouts as the cylinder revOlNes.
oars are prevented from disengasihs
themselves from q boat by an improt e9
rowlock, which has a ring 10 clamp the
oar with "A short shank on one side,
ending in a disk, which slips through a
slot In q socket attached 10 the boat,
resting in a circular pocket az the pot
tom.
4 handy support for carrying guns is
formed Of q strap passing over the
shoulder and under the arm and carry
ing a nat metal strip. suspended az about
the height Of The belt. ending IN a nook
shaped TO FIT the stock close To the trig-
ger, TO support the gun from the Shout
er.
An Englishman has designed a new
method of prOpeiling and steering boats
having the propeller mounted on a small
hull in front Of the main ship and con-
nected 10 IL by rods which are adjusta-
Bile by means Of levers. 10 swing the for
ward hull at an angle for steering the
boat.
\ German has designed an igniter for
miners lamps by which they can be
lighted without exposing the flame 10
gases in the mine an igmung strip Of
friction caps being passed in close prox-
unity 10 the end Of the wick tube, 10 be
lighted by sliding plate operated by
lever.
To prevent check reins from slipping
of their hooks an Iowa man has de-
signed a holder formed Of leather disk
from the centre of which a second disk
Is almost cut, leaving portion un-
severed at the rear with slit in the In
ner disk, which hts tightly over the
hook.
An improved crutch has a rubber tip
at the bottom for use In ordinary wealth
or. with steel point placed inside the
rubber and attached To a knob on the
side of the shank by which II can be
pushed down below the rubber and held
there for use when the pavements are
slippery
Ropes or all sizes can be automatically
measured by new machine which has a
roller jOurnaled in a casing around which
the ropes are passed and then extended
through openings OF different size TO cor
respond with the diameter OF the rope,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
CHRISTMAS ANTICIPATlONS.
a Season When Hat-AIarks and Coat
hangers are Prevalent

CUMBERLAND COURTHOUSE. VA
December s.-Speciai.-Tho season o.
holly and mistletoe Is drawing near
when all dun business cares must b,
laid aside. The poor young man sigh.
many weary weary sigh while no pom.
uerS over the numerous twenty-five cent
nat marks which are TO press ike a
c1o"a OF thorns upon his tired brow, re-
Hiihd'ns MIN ever OF the after-bills no
must get Tor untold pounds OF HuylcI
and Heaven knows what.
~ Is sad but true fact Of how much
valuable time tho fair sex can eNpcnd
over the jewellers counter trying 10 de-
eide between u hat mark and u coat
Hanger. Women have a queer idea that a
mans accessories consist emily 0t hat
marks and coat hangers.
In a recent number OF 4 certain popu-
lar journal there is an article entitled,
Suggestions to Men Concerning Christ
mas Gifts" written by woman doubt
iess. which includes everything from
diamond brooch TO a pair OF curling
tongs. cabinet for inch lady" TO u
foot-stool, a screen against draughts. !
medicine chest skirt protectors. and q
tea caddy. ct cetera, al inhnitum.
This reminds me OF a certain lady
friend who gave her dear husband" tho
dearest love OK char and Invariably
sits In 1t when lac comes home tired in
tho evening
Miss Ashmore (ieayen bless herr IN
her side Talks With Girls" repeatedly
warns ~her girls against the bad form
OF accepting expensive gifts from young
men. The dear creatures" naturally
adore Miss Ashmore but do not quito
approve OF her philosophy on this ono
subject.
After all, we arc glad Christmas IA
coming, Notwithstanding hat marks,
what pride We take In slipping In our
card. Mr.. Josiah Potts-Smith 1--WE write
II with hyphen now into a ten-pounl
box OF Huyler's, or perhaps into silver
tea caddy. After all. when calling. We DO
no, like 90 mistake brand new stiff hat
for our old last years felt. Yes, hat
marks are In deed great blessing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
he roller turning pointers on a dial as it

the roller turning pointers on a dial as it
reyOlyes.
A handy clothes-rack for use outside OF
windows is formed Of a number OF bars
hinged together 10 unfold on either SIDE
of the window, with rods running across
the window from one set Of bars TO the
other, to be brought within easy reach
for hanging the clothes and extended Tor
drying them.
The stove-lid litter will always be in
It's place when wanted IL a new device
is used. composed of a spring drum on
which a cord is wound. with screw on
one side by which IL is attached To the
wall, the cord unwinding when the litter
is in use and replacing 1t as soon as the
user let's 20.
A Minnesota woman has designed a
button hole opener for use with button
holng machines consisting OF cehtral
handle with one end formed with taper
ed point to cut the hole open, when the
tool Is reversed and a fiat, doubie-edged
blade is used 10 make the hole of the
proper length.
A Kentuckian has designed a mixer
for stirring the contents OF barrel,
the device having q central tube. around
which are fixed folding blades 90 be
opened by moving a sleeve on the tube
after the mixer IS inserted In the bar
rel a crank being fixed on the upper end
10 reVolve 1t.
place on the foot by a lever attachment
inserted I'm the heel Of the overshoe, the
lower end extending through the heel
and Gliding in a footed head, which
grips the shoe heel. being easily removal
Bile by a slight pressure on the other
end Of the lever.
Thermometers are accurately adjusted
by the use of 4 Michigan mans inven-
ton, the graduated back being fixed in
a clamp before the mercury tube is per-
manently adjusted. with screw clamp
at the top which engages the tube and
sets IL accurately In comparison TO per-
feet thermometer.
Medicines can be delivered from bot
ties without spining by the use OF a
new device consisting of band TO clamp
the neck OF the bottle and support
wire bale from which small measure
Is suspended TO retain its vertical POSI-
ton when the bottle is tilted TO pour
the medicine.
A Michigan man has patented folding
crate which Is MADE OF wooden strips
OF the size desired, with wire loops fast
ened 10 half OF the strips 10 enter eye
let's In the corresponding edges OF the
other strips and allow them TO turn IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
MllSlC AT THE COLLEGE.
Delightful Entertainment to ne tive"
december 10Th.

| r,,sicala will be given at Richmond
| ca1tooa ON Friday evening 10th of De
! cenbor The entertainment IS under inc
auspices of the Mu Sigma Rho lAteraIy
Society of the college. ms socley -
the oldest organization OF It's kihG an
the institution, and many Nchmonueis
aory lannon's iurists and divines Will re-
member their first oratorlcai ehol'S ~
the old society hall. The hall has begun
10 show the wear of time, and the pres
emf members are attempting 10 renoVa'e
81 throughout As means 10 TINS emu
they have arranged for this musicale.
Eight members are down on the pro-
gramme. and some Of Richmond pest
talent have consented TO assist. MISS
Maud Porter, soprano of the Centenary
choir: st. Paurs leading contralto, MISS
Margaret Knowles; Miss Erna Bass, con-
traIto II the Second Baptist ehufch' anu
Mr.. Charles Hunter, baritone at All
Saints, will sing solos. n male quartette'
under the direction OF Mr.. Joseph NhNe'
is down for a selection.
Dr. William McGehce, orgdnist OF Grace
church, will accompany the singers
Miss Alma Mcneil of South Carolina,
who Is now In the city, studying with
Professor kessnich, will render a violin
solo. The Professors orchestra VIII ac-
company her.
The following will be tho programme,
and the hour set for the entertainment
is $50 o'clock:
I. Aria lie Freischutz), (Weber), Miss
Maud Porter.
2. The Two Grenadiers (Schurnann),
Mr.. Charles Hunter.
8. Fairy Moonlight arranged by Foge),
Male Quartette.
4. Selected, Miss Margaret Knowles.
1ntermission.
s. lntermozzo (Cavalleria Rusticana),
(MascagnD, violin solo, Miss MCNEIL
g. 4 Dream (BarletU, Miss Erna Bass
T. .. That We Were Maying, Miss POr-
ter and Mr.. Hunter.
g Screnadc (MarscheneD, Male Quar-
tette.
Accompanist Or. William McGehee;
Professor kessnich Orchestra.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
THE LATEST
INVENTIONS.

Napkins can be readily attached 10 the
clothing by new device formed OF a
circ,,lar spring band with clamps folded
i'm one side. one OF which receives the
edge Of the napkin and the other engages
the coat lapel
In a newly-desIgncd folding umbrella
the lower portions of the RIBS are at
tached to sleeves sliding on the upper
parts. with the braces fastened to the
sleeves to force them outward as tue
umbrella is opened.
\ door-knob has been patented for use
on Office doors composed OF diai set
i'm the face of an ordinary KNOB WIN
adjustable hands on IT, 20 be set by turn
ing the knob until they indicate the hour
of the users return.
TO prevent pencils from slipping out
of the pocket q rubber cylinder has
been designed with soft rubber rings ar
ranged on its surface 10 catch OF the
inside of the pocket when the device IS
placed on the head of a pencil.
4 simple protective seal for bottles is
formed OF a glass cap nodded at the end
of the neck 10 prevent the Insertion OF
corkscrew until the cap is broken, the
cork being compressed and inserted
through a slot i'm the side of the neck.
\ German has designed "A barrel clean
er which has folding brushes attached
to a shaft and opei ated by rods after
they are pushed through the bung hole 10
engage the sides Of the barrel and scrub
1t by turning cranks al the outer end or
the shaft.
railway spike has been designed
which will not pull out and allow the
rail to turn. a slot being cut In the spike
near the head i'm which an auxiliary
spike is inserted at nearly right angles
to be driven into the tie and fasten the
main spike In place.
In the manufacture or new bicycle
tire the tube is lined with a nOn-coa-
ductor and then filled with ground rub
Der. the tire being then heated In a vul-
canizer to render the fliinx soft and
spongy and harden the surface Of the
tube at the same time.
A boat has been designed which can
be easily handled on land when II Is
necessary TO move II around distractions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
THE VALENTINE MUSEUM.
Much Interest Manifested in the
Splendid Institution.

The Valentine Museum has now been
open free TO the public for the past three
weeks. and II is very gratifying TO the
trustees OF that institution 10 say that
the people have shown much interest in
the various departments and collections.
and already a number of rare books and
valuable objects have been presented.
The Valentine Museum will i'm the fu-
turc be open every day from 10 A. NJ. to
T. NJ. An admission fee of twenty-five
cents will be charged except on Satur-
days. which will be free.
II is hoped this community and all Vir-
ginians will consider IL a personal duty
TO secure donations of rare and valuable
objects for the institution, so that all OF
the people may enjoy them and the en-
tire community secure the benefit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
LOW RATES
Via southern Railway. on Account Of
Christmas Holidays.

For this occasion the Southern Rail-
way will sell tickets between points ON
its line and from stations on its line IN
points south Of the Potomac and east q,
the Mississippi rivers, at rate OF one and
one-third frst-cIass fares Tor the round
trip.
Tickets will be sold December %. %, "a
q, % and 81. 1898. and January /, 1889.
final limit returning January 4. 1893.
To students presenting certificates of
president or principal OF their college or
school. tickets will be sold on above
basis from December i6, to IS 1855. in
elusive. final limit of all tickets January
4. 1850.
Further information as 10 rates, sched-
ules etc, furnished by agents Southern
Railway. or c. W. Westbury. Z. y. A.,
Richmond. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

Duiihs she y.9r ~ huinpet oi rencs
Texas Room. and Mira. A. v Winkler,
Regent for the I.one-Star state Is very
active IN aroHslRg interest throughout the
State. and securing contributions. She
feportg handsome sum for memorial
Window to Hood Brigade from Texans
who desire 10 honor their heroes who fell
upon Virginia soil.
ReenoCfftiiV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
SOUVENIR COMMITTEES

During the past year souvenirs made
from the wood taken from the old home
of General Lee (now the Virginia Histor-
zeal Society have been added 10 the col
lection of those made from the wood
OF the Davis Mansion.
These, with photographs of the grave
Of Miss Winnie Davis, are mementoes
that are OF considerable interest 10 Wis
ifoTG
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

This committee has held eight meetings
In the past year. The financial condition
OF the society is good, and with judicious
management and moderate demands on
the treasury will continue to be a sue
cess. MRS. RALEIGH COISION,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Ladies' Umbrella skirts, with deep cam
brio ruffie and finished with embroidery
and cluster Of tucks-a splendid k0~
value at $1-for ..................V WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

" Doden boxcs-oo nts lining 50 hair
pins-will be offered tomorrow for. e.. SSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Ladies' fine empire gowns, front trim
med with nainsook embroidery and per-
fectly fini3hed-regular Csc. value yd7~
for .............r We
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Heavy quality table padding for which
You have always paid 4oc. a yard.
will be offered a big special m
value for. ............ - % T..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Mourning pins. with glass heads
for Observation-Disclosures. H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Rleached cotton crash. which never
sold for less than &C. yard be-
fore. will be offered tomorrow pQL,
for only OaMGs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

IN operation disclosed fuil-grown bull
frog In the stomach Of = young man at
Br1dseton, DsL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

The regular lie. kid hair curriers', h~
Tor a Dozen W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Heavy cresm German damask. which IS
actually worth 6oc a yard, and cannot
be bought for less anywhere viii he
put On sale tomorrow a special hk,
value for ..............,. NUCe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

ANGoSTURA BITTERS is known a the great
regulator Of digestive organs all over the world.
Have 1t In your house AJAX for the genuine article
manufactured ~ Dr.. J. 9. B. Siegsrt 4 Sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Capt. Burr Acting Commfssfoner.
During the absence OF Capt. VIM NJ
Black in Savannah. Ga. where he will be
for several days IS q witness before the
Carter court-martial. Capt Burr. his senior
assistant. viii act rs Engineer Commisv
sscrer Of the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

ed not to take the lots Others who did
buy want to build, but cannot, except at
their own risk. since condemnation pro-
ceedings have begun"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
Amy ST. corset, Us
THURSDAY onlv).
3 underwear specials.

Tomorrow we shall offer ladies' fine
quality mUslin drawers, trimmed with
cluster of tucks and heDstitched ruflle-
splendidly made garments-tbe . u
regular Soc. quality-for.. .......Z Love-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
Notion specials

Massland white crochet thread Nos
Is 10 24-which sold for loo. a hall. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

2o-inch sanitary cotton birdeye, In To-
yard pieces, will be offered as u II,
special value, each piece, for. C<OG.
The record-union., 1898-11-02
October Weather.

The following meteorological obser-
vations were taken at the United
States Weather Bureau office in this
city for the month of October, 1898,
by James A. Barwick, Observer:
Mean barometer, 3O02 inches; high
est barometer, 1924 inches, on the
24th; lowest barometer, 29S0 inches,
on the 18th; mean temperature, So de-
grees; highest temperature, SO, on the
18th; lowest temperature, A, on the
1st; absolute range of temperature, "A
degrees; greatest daily range, 35, on
the 18th; least daily range, 13, on the
22d; total rainfall, 0.64 inches; total
wind velocity, 5,321 miles; highest
wind velocity, direction and date, %,
north, on the 18th; prevailing wind di-
rection, north: total clear days. 16;
fairdays, s; cloudy days, Z; rainy days,
3; mean dry thermometer, GA degrees
mean wet thermometer, SO; mean dew
point, Al; mean humidity, SO per cent;
mean maximum temperature, rs de-
grees; mean minimum temperature, 81 +;
mean vapor pressure, 0.292 inches.
Light frost reported in the suburbs of
the city on the 3D.
The record-union., 1898-11-02

philosophy, 81: general books, 500; ju-
venile fiction, 1,1S4; juvenile. other
classes. 226. Percentage of fiction, not
including juvenile, SO; percentage of
juvenile fiction, II; percentage of ali
other classes, %; percentage of fiction,
40. Number of books read in library
rooms. 225. Average number issued per
day, 217.
Number of patrons registered, A, ,424
Cards expired, 1874. Amount of fines
collected, $15.55. Number of books
mended in the library, 271 Total at
tendance in reading-rooms, 3,S04-wo-
men, 296; men, 2,601 girls, 14S; boys,
to9. Total average attendance, 123--
women, 8; men, 81; girls, 3; boys, 24
The following bills were ordered paid !:
Z. p. Massey, $63; John Jones, SIS. 30;
+. G. Kummerfeldt, $775; H. Kim
brough, $3.50; D. Johnston & Co., So;
Weinstock, Lubin & Co., $500; lii
braTy Bureau, $1.90; f. D. Bronson &
Co., $32. 40; Capital Telephone Com
pany, 81; W. F. Purnell, $3.50; Locke
q LavenEon, $4; Progressive Cleaning
Company. 50; Sunset Telephone Com
pany, 81; Capital Gas Company. $40:
sacramento Gas and Railway Com
pany, S26.65; the A. S. Hopkins Com
pany, $3.50; Union Ice Company, 81 80.
After ordering "A History of Dane
ing, by Castor Vuillins Qnustrated),
and fifty-one other books purchased
the board adjourned.
The record-union., 1898-11-02
Novel Presentation.

The following pretty sentiment ac-
companied the gift of a bottle of the
famous Jesse Moore AA whisky recent
ly in San Francisco:
I send you some of the most wonder
ful whisky that ever drove the sllele-
ton from a feast or painted landscapes
on the brain of man. The Jesse Moore
IA" It is the mingled soul of wheat,
corn and rye. In it you viii find the
sunshine and shadow that chased each
other Ger the billowy fields; the breath
of June; the carol of the lark; the dews
of night; the wealth of summers and
autumn's rich content, all golden with
imprisoned light. Drink it and you
will hear the voices of men and maid
ems singing the harvest home, mingled
with the laughter of children. Drink It
and you will feel within your blood the
startled dawns; the dreaming tawny
dusks Of many perfect days. For twelve
years this liquid joy has been within
the happy slaves of oak longing to
touch the lips of man.
The record-union., 1898-11-02
CLOTHING FOR THE NEEDY.
Needlework Guild Preparing for
the Winter Distribution.

The Sacramento branch of the
Needlework Guild of America is busy
collecting the garments prepared by
ladies of the association and others
Tor distribution to the needy against
the coming winter.
committee of ladies from the sew
eral sections have established a re-
ceiving headquarters in the directors
room at the New Pavilion, and the
Section Presidents are requested &c
bring in whatever garments have been
prepared by the sections represented
by them, SO that the entire supply may
be turned over to the Guild Presidents
of the several churches next week.
All persons in the city having gar
ments to give to the city's poor are
requested to Immediately turn them
over to Section President, or to de-
liver them in person at the receiving
headquarters, which will be open ali
week
The garments collected will be
turned over to the Guild Presidents
of the churches about the middle of
next week. The ladies desire it to be
understood that nothing will be given
out from the Pavilion.
The record-union., 1898-11-02
THE SCHNERR CASE.
1t Has Been Continued for Further
Inquiry.

In the City Justices Court yesterday
the case of Joseph Schnerr, charged
with committing a battery on a boy
named Arthur Sanderson, was partially
tried and continued until this morning
Young Sanderson testified that he
was looking through the fence back
of the shop in which Schnerr was
working, when the latter threw some
thing, striking him on the forehead
Witnesses for the defense said it was
customary to throw bits of wood cut
into the yard, and that if the boy was
hit it was accidental.
Justice Davis ordered the case con-
tinued in order that he might hear
further evidence.
The record-union., 1898-11-02
Amendment Number One.

(Befng Senate Constitutional Amendment
No. Al
"A resolution to propose to the people OF
the State of California an amendment to
Section Eighteen of Article Eleven Of the
Constitution, in relation to revenue and
taxation, by which it is proposed to
Section 49, No county, city, town, town.
ship, board of education or school district
shall incur any Indebtedness or liability
In any manner or for any purpose exceed
ing in any year the income and revenue
provided for 1t for SUCH year, without the
assent OF two-thirds Of the qualified elect
held for that purpose, nor unless before.
or at the time OF incurring such indebted
ness, provision shall be made for the col
ieo1cn OF an annual tax sufficient to pay
the interest on such Indebtedness as It
falls due, and also provision to constitute
O sinking fund for the payment of the
which shall not exceed forty years from
the time of contracting the same: pro-
vided. however, that the City and County
unpaid claims with interest thereon for
materials furnished to and work done Tor
said city and county during the forty.
the income and revenue Of any succeeding
year or years; provided, that any and all
claims for making, repairing, altering, OF
rial furnished for any street, lane. alley,
court, place, or sidewalk, or for the con,
struction OF any sewer or sewers IN . salo
city and county, are hereby excepted from
the provisions Of this section; and in de-
term1ning any claim permitted to be paid
by this section, no statute of limitations
shall apply in any manner; and provided
further, that the City of Vallejo. in So
lano County, may pay its existing indebt-
water works. whenever two-thirds of the
electors thereof voting at an election held
for that purpose shall so decide Any In
debtedness or liability incurred contrary
to this provision, with the exception here
tnbefore recited. shall be void.