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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29

been employed for a number Of years at
the shipyard in the capacity OF engineer
of a donkey engine, used TO DO the hoist
ing on the large derrick at the end OF the
wharf Just how he came 20 be caught
I'm the deadly embrace Of the rope Is
somewhat of a mystery. II was his Gus
tom. however while the engine was IN
motion to guide the rope as IL ran around
the drum by placing one foot against II
TO prevent overlapping. In this way II Is
thought that his foot was caught ana
his body drawn in, and when the coils
Of the winding rope reached his neck
the head was literally wrung or.
The pressure of the rope coils caused
the blood from his body to squirt sew
eral feet distant, until every drop OF
the life nuid was seemingly exhausted.
When his body was finally released II
was found that almost every bone In II
was broken, and not even 4 vestge OF
life remained The head Of the unfortu-
nate man was found several feet away,
where it had rolled after being severed
by the rope. The victims agony while
I'm the brief embrace OF death was shock
lngly indicated in the features.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29

Mayor Ramsdell is again mayor OF
Lynn.
Two years ago he was elected by the
combined Peoples Party, Democratic
and Citizens Reform party. He was
again nominated by reclamation by the
Democrats TO succeed himself as mayor
Of the busy modern city, and was again
elected by a rousing majority last month.
Mayor Ramsdells present high position
IS the legitimate reward Of his ability and
his fearossness in defending his opln-
ions. He has never hesitated TO declare
his convictions in public, nor has he been
slow to espouse the cause or the shoe
makers and other wage earners. In 1891
he was a candidate of the Peoples party
for Congress. A hard worker con
scientious official. Mayor Ramsdell has
more than once been pushed 20 the limit
of his strength. At such times OF ex-
treme nervous tension and overwork. he
has saved himself from breaking down
by takirg Paines celery compound.
Mayor Ramsdells honest opinion OF this
great remedy cannot be mistaken by any
one who reads his letter that follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
The Conductor Sub>ided.

Few women could nave done IT, but 1t
was interesting and the other street car
passengers would have patted her on the
back had such an expression OF appro-
val been within the prophecies. When
the conductor said: Fare, please" her
neatly gloyed little hand passed him q
transfer.
NO good" he said. in a choppy voice
TOO late. Should have been used on the
car ahead Of this"
Possibly" she replied. Just enough
blood Fastening to her face to make ner
vrettier than before ana 10 warn anyone
who knew how To interpret such signals.
But this is the first car along since the
transfer was given me. | stood right at
the crossing till YOU came
That's no fault of mine. fare please"
I'm sure It's no fault OF mine. | was
entitled to a transfer, | took II. boarded
the first car along, and II ride TO my
street"
I'm sorry, but you must either pay or
get or"
Now the eyes we're ablaze. '1'H do
neither. Then she settled back i'm her
seat ana was a fair picture of deianse.
As the conductor pulled the bell. a big.
rough man across the aisle had his say:
Coin To drag her along the aisle and
throw her over the dashboard / s'pose.
OF course she's 10 blame II the company
makes any mistakes. Might thump her
once or twice Jest TO teach ner a lesson "
Then the voice dropped an octave and
was suppressed in thunder. III you both
er that there. lady any more or stan
round here givn' lectures bout rules.
III knock the roof Of the car of with
you. Haint you got no sense or man
ners?"
That closed the incident. and no one
knew that the big man was her coachman
and neither happened TO have a cent Of
change. II was less humiliating TO make
the bluff than TO tell the truth.--Detroit
Free Press
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Consistent 70 the La.f.

Marcel was a dancing master, and the
FIRST posture master of his day lie was
50 wrapt up In the sublimity OF his
art that he would not pardon the least
lnelegance of postsre. In his latter days
40 was in very reduced circumstances
and severely afflicted with the govt. !
ioung lady. one OF his pupils. got her
father TO obtain him Il pension from the
king and she was deputed 20 present 1t
10 him. She ran up to his chair. her eyes
sparkling with JOY. and put II into his
hand He Immediately threw II from him
and said: Go and take II up, miss, and
present II TO me as taught you" She
burst into tears and obeyed. Il consent
70 take II now, and ,nank you: but your
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Squeezed Out All the Blood.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. &-With his
head severed by a huge hawser nc If by
q gulllotinc or saber's stroke. the dead
body Of Thomas Engard. engineer of a
hosting derrick engine was found by
fsllow-workmen at Hillman's shipyard
wharf. foot OF Warren street. Kensington.
His body had been caught In ths ana
conda-like embrace OF half a dozen coils
of the hawser as II wound around a
winch or drum.
The CHASTITY discovery was made by
Henry Curran and John Cooper. who
were passing the spot. Stunned as they
were. they quickly turned off the power.
reversed the engine and uncoiled the
heavy rope from about their companion q
lifeless and headleSs body.
Engard. who was IS years old. had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
COuldp't Bring Him.

A colored woman went into store in
the rural district and said 10 the clerk:
Il wants de fines suit er mems cloze
you got in de sto'; ] wants ter make my
husban a present OF EN-"
why didn't you bring him along with
YOU" asked the clerk, 80 We could iit
him?"
"Kaso couldn't" was the reply you
see. it's dis away; ! had five husbands. "
"Yes?"
EN- l buried all er dem 'cept dis one w.
you did?"
Il sho' did sub, En- de present one is
bout ready to bury now, en- seem ez l
made de former ones a present er a new
suit fer dey funerals. | doan want ter
make no distinction between EN-. so /
gwlne ter fit dc las one out in de bes' on
lates' style. / done took his msasure
myself. Heah IL is. En- If you kin 1T
him. heah's 20 money"-Atlanta Con
stitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
0. H. Berry &C.,
Main and Tenth Streets.

my passion. and / want to ask you to
give her into my keeping
Mrs. Tielawney's features hardened
and there was a cold metallic ring in
her voice as she answered:
What recommcr dalton have you to Of
fer for yourself? How can you convince
me that you will always love .her-that
you will always think her beautfuly
"She looks like her mother. said
Francis Wallingford. That is enough 10
convince me that her beauty will not d.
ininish as her years increase. or course.
I know that this can hardly be regarded
as a final test. You have not reached the
age at which women begin to lose their
-"
They were interrupted then, but he got
the girl.-Cleyeland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
II Paid 10 Be Sensible.

DR. Abernethy was VIGOROUSLY one OF
the most laconic of men. 1t is said that
one day there was among his patients
a woman who had burned her hand
Showing him the wound. she said: "A
burn" "A poultice," answered the doc
tor. Next day she called and said: Bet
ter" Repeat" said the doctor. In a
week she made her last call, and her
speech was heightened to three words
We'll. your fee?' Nothing" said the
physician you are the most sensible
woman ever met"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
A Born Diplomat.

Mrs. Trclawney." said Francis Wall
ngford. ''there IL something that | have
for long time wished TO say 10 YOU"
The president OF the Society for the
squelchlng of Husbands looked over her
glasses and frowned. She evidently
knew what was coming. but after q mo-
msnt's silence she said In her most i'm
pressive platform tones
well. go on. What is it,"
IL love your daughter. Miss Gladys.
have reason to believe that she returns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Comment ON Mckinlcy', Sprech.

LONDON. January 29-The morning
pa pers comment upon President Mckin-
ley's speech at the banquet Of the Ma
tional Association Of Manufacturers
Thursday evening, CharacterizinS il as
impressive and sounding. but vague and
ron-conmittal' and as giving little
hope OF bold stand against the silver
ties"
Tho Morning Post says: "The speech
was evidently intended to mark the line
u battle I'm the coming congressional
election. Every one interested In Ameri-
can property win rejoice II they frankly
adopt the policy suggested
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Fire IN Ewart Building.

CHICAGO. January 2S.-Fire tonight
partly destroyed the Ewart building, II
TO % jefferson street. The power-house
Of the West Chicago Street Railway Com
pany adJOins the Ewart building on the
south. and in il were fifty gallons Of
crude petroleum In a tank, used for =
fuel and for time there was great dan
ger that the flames would reach this.
The tank had a narrow escape, the fire
men keeping back the flames only after
a desperate fight. The losses will amount
10 100000. nearly all of which is covered
nv insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
DIR. Luis Sentence Expires.

BALTIMORE. January 2S.-The term of
imprisonment of Dr. Joseph J. Luis. the
Cuban patriot who has served a term OF
one year in the Baltimore city Jail for
hibustering expired to-day, but ne is not
yet free. \ fine of 500 was imposed ana
this ne is unable 10 pay. Unless this is
paid ne must remain confined month
longer. when, upon taking oath that he Is
unable TO pay the fine he will be re-
leased \ movement TO raise a fund for
The benefit OF Dr.. Luis family Is meet
Ing with approval.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
DOLE ~ SURPRISED.
The Antics of the Rough Riders of the
Sixth Cavalry Unexpected.

WASHINGTON. Jan. &. - President
Dole. Hawaii, this evening visited Fort
Myer. whsre he witnessed the famous
Cossack drill Of the Sixth Cavalry. and
afterward took luncheon with Colonel
Sumner. COZ mander of the post.
President Dole expressed himself de-
lighted with she break neck antics OF the
rough riding troops as well as surprised
10 see regular cavalry capable of such
manouvres This evening he remained
at his hotel.
There has been talk among members
i'm both Houses Of resolution Of well
come 10 President Dole and an invitation
10 visit them in session as was done when
King Kalakaua was here. President
Dole while highly approaching the hon
or. preferred that IL be omitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
To Resume WOrk

LONDON. Jan. 2S.-At meeting of the
committees representing the Federated
Employers and the Allied Trades Union
to-day, the result of the ballot accepted
the employers terms was communicated
a formal agreement embodying the terms
of settlement, was duly signed. and ar
rangements were completed for a stimuli
,aneous resumption of work in all the
federated workshops on Monday next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
OBITUARY.


Mr.. J. ". Carr. who has been under
treatment at the Retreat for the Sick for
some months. died at that institution yes
terday morning at o'clock. Mr.. Carr
was about forty years old and leaves q
wife and one child. The funeral Will be
from Laube's establishment this after
noon at O'Clock and the interment will
be made I'm lakewood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29

Wells & Richardson Co, Burlington VI.
Gentlemen,-A previous experience win
Paines celery compound. as restorer
OF exhausted energy. induced me recently
to take il again. the many duties OF the
mayors Office having taxed my slight
physical resources greatly. | made no
mistake In one week. | found my APP
petite In proved. the feeling OF WEAKNESS
disappearing and my nerves becoming
steadier Paines celery compound has
thus been a friend In time of need and
Ike TO say word for friend.
Truly yours,
WALTER l.. RAMSDELL.
November >, 1891.
In every city. in business houses. banks.
newspaper Ofiices-whcreve the friction
Of worry is wearing out the nerves and
reducing the nutrition Of the body Paine's
celery compound is proving its inestimable
value. II invariably insures sound
sleep, and thus gives the overstrung
nerves their natural rest: it corrects
constipated habit that so commonly goes
with sedentary occupations and frees
the blood of poisonous humors, that at
some time or other develop into grave
disease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
Comrnr,t ye S,ui.y.

"Did you know" said the Sweet Young
Thing. with just dash OF vinegar In her
voice, that statistics show that more
old bachelors than married men 80 In
sans?"
(which goes to show" said the Sewage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29

MUSE-Died. at the residence OF his
daughter. Mrs. ]. II. Newbill, at Grove
Va Thursday morning. Mr.. J, J. MUSE,
In the seventy-fourth year OF his age.
Funeral from Union Depot yesterday
morning at Sis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
CnnIrncf Sicneli.

CHICAGO. January 2s.-The contract
between the operators OF the competitive
fields and the United Mine Workers Of
America was signed to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29

ened to with close attention. After he
closed he was cordially thanked by mem
bers OF the camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA, Jan. IS
Special.-Captain J. Willard Adams, died
at his home here this \. NJ. at o'clock,
Captain Adams was born az West Med
way. Mass, May %. 1923. Came 10 Vir-
ginia when he was eighteen. settled in
Richmond and was prominent as q musi-
clan, being leader OF the Richmond Blues
Band and connected with other musical
ORGANIZATIONS In 1870 he came 10 Fred
ericksburg 10 instruct band and was
actively engaged in musical affairs up
20 the war. teaching, playing and conducts
ing the musical department OF the book
store of the late Chester h. White.
Upon the death Of Mr.. White he began
the book. stationary and musical business
on his own account. which he conducted
successfully up to the time OF his last
illness. He was a member of the Pres
byterian Church. a Mason and Knight
Templar.
lie "a survived by wife. one grown
son and q sister
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
"Woods Seeds Ale CoUd
Seeds"

Bachelor. countering promptly. that in
sanity is something like measles; those
have 1t at an early age don't get 1t az
terward. indianapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
TWO CARS DER1iLED.
cident on the Richmond & Petersburg
n.Ie Ia III

Accident on inc hl'hHohH "a 'S""' ;
Railroad Delays 1Iafhc Two Hours
PETERSBURG. VA, Jan. Especial
The Richmond and Petersburg local
freight had two cars derailed at Riddle,
TWO miles north of this place this even
ing.
The Cannon Ball, New York Express
and Florida Mail trains were delayed
.wo hours and other traffic was sus-
pended.
The cause of the accident is in doubt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
.Iol,u SiddOns.

NEW YOPX. Jan. 2s.-John Siddons.
ronllsn importer. die to-day OF pneumo-
nio NJ his residence n this city. He was
born fifty-three years ago in Northamp-
tonshire England. In 1870 ne came 10
,bis rountrv and purchased plantation
in Prince Edward county. Va. He was
member OF an English colony Of sixty
families that setilsd in that vicinity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29
The Visit of the Maine.

MADRID, Jan. pa semi-onicial note
tinted states battleship Maine 10 Cuba
says: 60. ,
Blanco sending a battleship as well as the
cruiser ViZcaya 10 visit American ports
q visit W II be made the occasion Tor
festivities IN honor OF the Spanish sailors
and the different naval command rs WI
* hange sits. The forthcoming fes-
tivities are regarded here, as well as / ID
Washi gtOn, as pac tic demonstration,
calculated 10 be satisfactory TO both
countries"
The Heraldo says that besides the ac-
tive squadron which will shortly leave
radiz "A fleet OF four torpedo boats and
five torpedO-bCat destroyers VIII be sen
% guard The coasts OF Cuba.
King Alfonso the Queen Regent, tha
Cabinet. members OF the Diplomatic Corp
and all the municipal authorities attended
. TIE Deum at the Church OF San Fran to-
day in cell bration Of the medication Of
The PHILIPPINES. The church was specially
decorated with regimental flags.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-29

THAT depends upon how scared YOU
we're when the bullets got TO whistling
around you." cried Comrade Smith Red
ford amid hearty laughter
Colonel Fitzgerald laughed. too. and
then. turning 20 Comradc Bedford. told
;he story OF the old hare that ran by
q Confederate soldier getting ready 20
shoot AT :ho enemy, who watched the
hare un.l out OF sight. and then said:
go e.. Molly Cotton Tail, II didn't have
any more reputation 10 take care OF than
YOU. I'd be right with you In this race"
and then the laugh was on Comrado
Redford
Glbionel iFitsgeralds speech was list.
The Progress., 1898-04-16

or temptation, Is not gambling unless
stakes are put up; WHILE on the other
hand, gambling may be carried on
without cards, or dice, or billiards, or
a ten-piu alley. The man who bets on
horses, or elections, on battles, the
man who deals in fancy" stocks, or
conducts a business which hazards
extra capital, or goes into transactions
without foundation, but dependent
upon what men call 'luck," is a gam
bier.
Whatever you expect to get from
YOUR nEeoor without Offering an
equivalent in money, or time, or skill,
is either the product of theft or gam
ing. Lottery tickets and lottery poll
ces come into the same category.
Bazaars for the founding of hospi tails,
schools and churches, conducted on the
rafting system, come under the same
denomination. Do not, therefore, as
sociate gambling necessarily with any
instrument, Or game, or time, or place,
Or think the principle depends upon
whether you play for glass of wine
or 100 shares of national stock. Whether
YOU patronize auction pools, ""French
mutuals,' or "bookmaking," whether
you employ faro or billiards, rondo and
keno, cards or bagatel1e, the very idea
of the thing Is dishonest; for it pro-
fesses to bestow upon you good for
which you give no equivalent.
This crime is no new born sprite, but
a haggerd transgression that comes
staggering down under a mantle Of
curses through many centuries. All
nations. barbarous and civilized, have
been addicted to 1t.
But now the laws of the whole civil,
lied world denounce the system.
Enactments have been passed, but only
partially enforced, and at times not en-
forced at all. The men interested in
gaming houses, and in jockey clubs,
WELD such influence by their numbers
and afhuence. that the judge, the jury
and the police officer must be bold in
deed who would array themselves
The house of.commons of England act
ually ad3ourns on Derby day that
members may attend the races; and in
the best circles Of society in this coun-
try to-day are many hundreds of pro-
fessedly respectable men who are &C
knowledged gamblers.
Hundreds OF thousands of dollars in
this land are every day won and lost
through sheer gambling. Says = tsav-
eler through the west: ~ have trav-
eled 1000 miles at a time upon the
western waters, and seen gambling At
every waking moment from the com
mencement to the termination OF tho
journey" The southwest of this coun-
try reeks with this sin. In some of those
cities every third or fourth house in
many of the streets is a gaming place,
and it may be truthfully averred that
each Of our cities is cursed with this
evil. 70
Men wishing to gamble will find
places just suited to their capacity, not
only in the underground oyster-cellar,
Or at the table back of the curtain COW
cred with greasy cards, or In the steam
boat smoking cabin, where the bloated
wretch with rings in his ears deals out
his pack, and winks on the unsuspect-
ing traveler-providing free drinks all
|around-butin gilded parlors and amid
gorgeous surroundings. This sin
works ruin, first, by providing an
| y II 81 l.
The Progress., 1898-04-16

away. 1ntemperance soon StlSihatiZes
its victim, kicking him out, a slavering
fool, into the ditch, or sending him,
with the drunkard's hiccough, stagger-
ing up the street where his family
lives. But gambling does not in that
way expose it's victims. The gambler
may be eaten up by the gamblers pas
sion, yet you only discover it by the
greed in his eyes, the hardness OF his
features, the threadbare coat, and his
embarrassed business. Yet he is on
the road to ruin, and no preachers
voice, or startling warning, or wife S
entreaty, can make him stay for "a mo-
ment his headlong career.
The internal spell is on him; a giant
is aroused within; and though you bind
him with cables, they would part like
thread, and though you fasten him
seven times around with chains, they
would snap like rusted wire; and
though you piled up in his path
Heaven-high Bibles, tracts and SER
mons, and on the top should set the
cross of the Son of God, over them all
the gambler would leap like a roe over
the rocks, on his way to perdition.
"Aceldama, the field of blood!''
Again, this sin works ruin by killing
industry. A man used to reaping scores
or hundreds of dollars from the gam
ing table will not be content with slow
work. He will say: what is the use
of trying to make these $50 in my store
whom I can make five times that in
half an hour by the dice?" fou never
knew a confirmed gambler who was in
dustrious. The men given to this vice
spend their time not actively employed
in the game in idleness or intoxication,
o,.i oil in N
TINS. This sin has dulled the car
perter's saw and cut the band of the
factory wheel, sunk the cargo, broken
the teeth of the farmers harrow, and
sent q strange lightning to shatter the
battery of the philosopher. The very
first idea Of gaming is at war with all
the industries of society.
Any trade or occupation that is of
use is ennobling. The street sweeper
advances the interests of society by the
| cleanliness effected. The cat pays for
the fragments it eats by clearing the
house of vermin. The fly that takes
the sweetness from the dregs of the
cup compensates by purifying the air
and keeping back the pestilence. But
the gambler gives not anything for
| that which he takes. recall that SEN
tence- He does make return, but it
Is q disgrace to the man he heeces, de-
spair to his heart, ruin to his business,
anguish to his wife, shame to his chill
dren and eternal wasting away to his
| soul. He pays In tears and blood and
agony and darkness and woe.
What dull work is blowing to the
farmer when in the village saloon in
one night he makes and loses the value
of a summer harvest! Who will want
to sell tapes and measure nankeen and
| out garments and weigh sugar, when
In a nights game makes and loses and
| loses and makes again and loses again
the profits Of a season?
John Borack was sent as a mercan-
tile agent from Bremen to England and
this country. After two years his en-
ployers mistrusted that all was not
right. He was a defau1ter for $S7, 900.
It was found that he had lost in Lon-
bard street, London, $29, 900; in Fulton
| street, New York, $40, 900, and in New
Orleans, $1,000. He was imprisoned,
I