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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
At Second Baptist Church.

A unique service was held at the Sec
ond Baptist church last night. VIII a
large assemblsge OF the membership and
service was held In. the main audience
room, and was opened with music by the
choir. and after some brief preliminary
exercises the clerk of the church called
the roll OF the membership. and the men,
bers present answered TO their names.
This was done at the request OF the pas
tor. Rev. DIR. W. r. L. Smith, whose OBJ
iect was TO get better acquainted with the
membership.
After the exercises upstairs an infor-
NAL reception was held in the lecture
room down stairs. at which DR.. and Mrs.
Smith were given a hearty greeting by
the members of the church and congrega-
tion. Refreshments were served. and the
evening was spent in a social way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
RATCLIFFE'S TROUBLES.
HOwE AND HUMMELL WILL BRING
ms OTHER WIPE FROM ENGLAND.
They Claim TO Have Evidence OF the Mar
risge-Desertcd His wifcTwo Years
After the W eddiDg.

NEW YORK. Jan. 5-The arruement
on the application for certificate OF
reasonable doubt Of the legality OF the
conviction Of Actor Edward J. Ratclnfe
Tor wife beating. was on again to-day
before Justice Dickcy. IN the Supreme
Court. Brooklin.
should the certificate be granted Rat
chite would be released on bail pending
an appeal 10 tho higher courts
ANOTHER PROSECUTION.
Assistant District Attorney LLOYD says
mat the grand jury will be asked to in
DICT Radcliffe on the statement OF Caro-
me Ravenhiu OF London. that he mar
red her In 1883 and deserted her and her
baby I'm September ISIS. Ratcline having
testified on his own trial for beating
Alice peLacey Radcliffe. that the latter
vas his only wife
Howe & Hummel attorneys for Rat
chnc's wife. received a cablegram to-day
from their London repres or tatlve. stating
that he was mailing 20 Eiem an official
copy OF tho marriage certificate OF Ed
ward J. Radcliffe 20 Caroline Eavenshill.
hsh- mongor's daughter. on August ~.
1879. Their representative also stated that
several columns regarding Ratclfe's an
tecedcnts were published in to-day's Mail
Howe & Hummell instructed their yepre-
sentative 90 send the woman TO this cOun-
Try on the next steamer.
WROTE a LETTER
According 20 Howe & Hummell their
london representative obtained conirma-
fion Of tho story Of Ratclfe's English
marriage from tho fathers Of both parties
90 the alleged marriage. They also de-
clare that the fathcr Of the Ravcnshill
woman has "a letter written by Ratcife
20 his daughter. while the actor was in
this country. I'm which Radcliffe is alleged
10 have asked after the health OF his
son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

WASHINGTON. Jan. -Representative
clerk, OF Iowa, mas introduced OIL
making the gold dollar the sole unit Of
value directing every national bank TO re-
deem its notes in dollars of such value.
restricting the denominations OF treasury
or national bank notes 10 ten dollars or
its mulfiples. those outstanding Of less
denominations being called In and reis-
sued In such denominations. Silver Ger
tincates are 70 be called in and standard
silver dollars given IN exchange and GER
tincates destroyed. The national bank
acts also are amended so as 70 charter
banks with a paid-up capital stock OF
$1,000 which may issue currency 10 the
amount of the face Of the security they
deposit with the Government. tax on cir
culatiOn 20 be one-half OF j per cent,
payable annually in January
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

The preservation Of the Israel Putnam
Wolf Den Woods" IS engaging the ac-
tive attention OF the Connecticut Daugh-
tiers Of the Revolution. The spot has
fairly won a place In historic annals.
Petitions are being circulated through the
State asking that the woods be made q
state park.
The den" ison craggy precipitous
hin range. brstling with Jagged rocks
and tangled forests. IL is south of the
Msshamoquet and between the Newiche-
wanna and Blackwelrs brooks. in the
eastern corner Of the state. Ii is an OBJ
iect Of interest 10 visitors from all over
the country. The entrance is dark and
forbidding. and few care 10 venture into
the interior OF the cavern. where the de-
tcrmined country boy slew the she-wolf
which had terrorized the colonial COM
munity for weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

LONDON. Jan 6.-Mr. Yarow. OF Var
row & Co, n leading engineering firm. in
Poular London. cables to the Times this
morning from Boston that the result OF
his tour OF New England has impressed
him with the fact that a most severe com
petition Is inevitable from the United
States. lie thinks the English engineers
now on "A strike are Ignorant of the
progress of the other countries and Of
fers 10 defray the expenses Of a delega-
lion 10 go from Boston 20 Philadelphia
with a view OF preparing a statement as
to the social and financial position Of
American engineers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
THE F4RMVTLLE CALL.
Lynchburs's Fire Chief EXon.rated FROM
ANY Reprehensible Action.

LYNCHBURG. VA Jan. o,-Spe,clai.I,
Tho failure Of the Iynchburg fire depart
ment 20 respond to Farmville's appeal
during the disastrous fire of sunday nlght
has been generally discussed here, ana
not q little criticised. -
Stating of three prominent business men,
have. after investigating the matter, ex-
onerated the chief of the department.
CAPTAIN Alexander Thurman, OF any rep
rehonslble action in the matter
Tbev reached the conclusion that, owing
10 the lateness OF the hour and the delay
OF the Norfolk and Western railroad TO
furnish facilities for transportation noth-
ing could have been accomplished by re-
sponding TO the appeal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Presidential Appointments.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-The President
to-day sent large batch Of nominations
10 the Senate. Among them were the
following
To be marshal Of the United states.
Auick Palmer, for the District OF CO.
lumbla.
owen l.. w Smith. Of North Carolina
TO be Minister Resident and Consul-Gen-
eral of the United States 10 Liberia.
James G.. Stowe Of Missouri. 20 be Con-
sul-General Of the United states at cape
Town Cape OF Good Hope
Leander =. Mitchell Of Indiana 10 be
Assistant Comptroller Of the Treasury.
To be pension agent. Sidney H. Wilson
at Washington. ID. 4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Officers Installed.

The exercises incident TO the instala-
ton OF the Officers OF the Womans Re-
lief Corps Of Phil. Kearney Post: G.. A. r..
yesterday afternoon were followed at
night by the installation Of the officers
of the post itself, whose names were re-
Gently published i'm The Times.
This occasion was an interesting one,
and commenced at s o'clock In Wilkin-
sons Hall with a large audience pres
ent. Comrade Smith installed the offi-
GERS, after which a campfire was held.
and an interesting programme OF music
and recitations rendered. This was fol-
lowed by a banquet. at which an excel
lent menu was served. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
ELECTRIC FRdNCHISES.
The Conference Committee Asked for by
the Council Appointed.

A committee Of conference was yester-
day appointed to consider the disagree
ment between the Board of Aldermen
and Common Council on the ordinances
granting franchises 10 the Home and the
Southern Electric companies. The COM
mittee consists OF the following:
From the Board-Messrs Nlniam ~
Zimmerman, Otway 5. Allen, and j. III.
Lawder. , g., @
From the Common Council-Messrs. ;.
l., Bloomberg, G. w. Tanner and John
j. King - a.
two bodies was the length OF time that
the franchise should run. the Council
fixing 1t at thirty years and the Board
at fifteen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
no car rr ANvrxArrov TREATY
Determined EHort VIII Now he Made ia
Take Hawaii Into the Fold.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.--Senator Davis.
chairman of the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations gave notice 10 the
Senate to-day that he would call mp the
SENATE annexation treaty in executive
sscsion ON Monday next and ask the Sen
ate TO consider 10 each day thereafter un-
an the treaty should bee disposed Of Its
supporters are hopeful Of getting the ne
cessary sixty votes for IT'S passage
There IS no doubt that the situation in
China IS largely responsible for The i'm
proved prospect OF the treaty, as many
Senators hold the opinion that for the
United States 90 hesitate I'M this matter
at the present critical slime would be 10
manifest a serious weakness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Terrible Suffering.

KEY WEST. FLA, Jan. 5.-Ihe Eidi-
arc della Marina the Havana Reformist
paper editorially states that over Sv.vO
people nave died IN CuDa or munger
most OF then being women and chill
dren.
The concentrates are still starving,
and there is need OF active efforts 10 re-
lieve the suffering. AT La Esperanza IN
Santa Clara province there are loo per-
sons starving or dying of small pox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
To FIoc Insubordiste Conyicts.

OTTAWA. ONT. Jan. 5.-Acting war.
den Coster Of the St. Vincent De Paul
penitentiary at Montreal, has suggested
TO Minister of Justice Mills that fiogging
should be Permitted to put down the riot
ing in that institution. and Mr.. Mills has
decided to permit this to be done. The
idea Of Mr.. Coster is 10 take some OF the
ring lenders and fog them in the pres
ence of the other convlcts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
CANALJAS RECEIrED COIDLr.
lie Doesn't Think Gen. Pando IL VERY
Great Genius.


HAVANA. via KEY WEST. Jan O.
senior Cana.ias was colby received At
Santiago de Cuba. The Spanish Casino
refused 10 tender him a banquet. and he
was Kissed on the streets. 10 is under
stood that the opposition TO him is due
10 the fact that he is the editor Of FL
tieraldo De Madrid which has violently
attacked General Weyler. II Is reported
that his Impressions regarding Cuba are
pessimistic. and that he will advise the
Spanish Government % abandon the is
land. To-day General Blanc0. General
Earrado. and General Pando called upon
General Scgura at the Hotel Florida 20
Try 10 induce him 20 remain I'm the Is
land. He refused He does not wish 10
bee responsible. no declares. for the future
development OF the "Disgraceful Spanish
rule IN cuba
General Segura is an intelligent and
honest fighter and IS wholly disguised
with General Pando's method Of cam
paisning He says Pando spends more
gunpowder IN greeting autonomy than in
lighting insurgents. and adds that. in his
opinion. cuba is lost 90 Spain. unless the
Government sends General Polvija or re-
turns General Wevlcr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
MAMMOTH roBAcco FACTORY.
one to he Erected in Louisville to Employ
100 Men.

LOUISVILLE KY, Jan. An Eng
Nsh syndicate Is making arrangements
10 build am immense tobacco mandatory
Am this city. The plans are now being
drawn by wcllknown architect and
wcry will begin as soon as he weather
pernits Mr.. Kelk. the representative
of the syndicate has been IN the city for
some time arranging prel.minaries. The
syndicate proposes TO handle great
deal Of tobacco.
For some time past the company has
been doing "a little re-handtng business
here hut concluded 10 20 into the man
ufacture OF tobacco for the Liverpool
market ON an extensive scale. II is stated
that 200 men will be employed at the
factory
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Have the Browns Been Sold?

ST. LOUIS. MO. Jan. 5.-Wnether or
not the -. LOUIS baseball cluD mas
changed hands il still an uncertainty, nut
IL is pretty generally thought that Inc
deal has been consummated. ms, now
ever is vigorously denied by President
Won Der Abe. who, at o'clock this after
noon met :. f. MeyersOn and stated pos
itively 10 him thar the Browns had not
vet been sold 10 anybody. Mr. Myerson
openly accused Mr.. Won Der Ane or using
him as a tool 10 force Mr.. Brush to come
20 terms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Bryan Nomination Presented.

WASHINGTON. Jan. THE name OF
Charles Page Bryan 20 be Minister 70
China was presented 10 the Senate IN
executive session to-day and referred 20
the Committee on Foreign Relation. me
nomination has been held up for three
weeks or more but Mr. Bryans friends
now accept the release OF the nomination
as an indication that the President de-
sires confirmation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

silva & TO 81 first, George b. Cox, (even)
second Mr.. Easton 90 10 u third. Time.
las -.
Third race six furongs-Dorah Wood
a TOD first w. c. 4. a to ] and TO -
second. Brighton 90 10 y third Time,
lis.
Fourth race, one mile-Elkn g 10 u
first. Tremona n5 10 l and 60 ~ sec
ond. Jim Hog a to u third. Time. 1:fs.
Fifth race ono mile-Red Duchess % 10
~ FIRST. Jim Conway &C toll and . 10 u sec
ond Mcmillan az 70 y third. Time.
1.43 Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Frer Fight I'M Court Room

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Jan. s.
When the hamilton County Court con-
vcned Yesterday Squire Springfield ana
Squire Raulston had some hot words and
clinched Instantly the - men in court
started a riot. Clubs. chairs, cuspicorS
and knives were used ana everybody
fought his neighbOr Windows were brok-
en- and the court room defaced. Oncers
were compelled 20 restore order with their
clubs and then court adjourned Inc
whole city Is stirred up and serious trou-
he Is feared
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

20 General William Booth. who is about
10 sail for the United States ito assist
In organizing great additions TO the
army" Three brass bands led the music.
and ir the body OF the hall were thou
sand Salvation lasses, who performed
theatrical movements with rcd, white and
blue gCarfs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

vALETTA, ISLAND OF MALTA, jan
uary 5.-Four members OF the Council
have cabled TO the Marquis of Salisbury
renewing their offer 10 assist in the mill
tary requirements of Egypt by raising a
thousand Maltese for general military
services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

playing teams. 1t was determined upon
some time ago to play Sunday games on
the road. and home games on the Sab
bath will be announced as soon as tho
state law against them IS satisfactorily
arranged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Maher 10 Meet Jackson

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Peter Jack
son signed articles for a 20-round fight
with Peter Maher. Articles have been
sent TO the Irish champion. The collision
is scheduled 10 appear here II the author
tiles do not object. II permit is refused,
New Orleans will be the battle-ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
To Play on SUNDAY.

NEW YORK, Jan. Sit Is now almost
a certainty that the New York baseball
club will play Sunday ball. both at home
and abroad next season. President Freed
man has practically admitted that his
club will join the ranks Of the Sunday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Rnfterwnrih Imnrnving.

BROWNSVILLE. GA. Jan. DIR nc
lntosh reports MT. Butterworth g condi-
ton as improving to-day. lie recovered
consciousness this time tor the FIRST time
since ne was attacked with uremic con-
vulsions on Monday, and has been con-
sciOus an day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Large Plant on Fire.

SAGINAW. MICH. January 5.-The
lumbrc yards Of the Saginaw Lumber and
Salt Company. at Crow Island. three
miles below the city,is on fire. The yard
contains Il. 100000 feet Of lumber and tire
mill plant valued at a quarter Of mil
lion dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Business Men Protest.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 1.-The Busi-
ness Mems League Is 70 call a meeting
TO oppose the selection OF a candidate
what the Leagu, terms a State machine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

LONDON. Jan. G.-The BRUSSELS corre'
spOndent OF the Daily Chronicle says
that the nephew OF King Leopold or Bel
xium. Prince Albert Leopold. the heir pre-
numptive 10 the Belgium throne. Will make
a long tour Of the United States and
Canada
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Mr. Tnrnin's Conlitinn

Mr.. william NJ. Turpin. president OF tho
Board or Aldermen, IS sum quite sick with
erysipelas at his nome, NO. lvs north
Nineteenth street. Dr. Lewis e.. Bosner,
who is attending him. states that he does
not consider his condition serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Hczekia Goodcre's Nomination Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-The Senate to-
day confirmed the nomination Of Hezokia
GoOdere. Of North Carolina. TO be United
States consul at Panama.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Seven Killed.

MADRID. Jan. "a quantity Of gun
powder weighing 200 Kilogrammes eX-
ploded In San Majoya factory at Oyedo
yesterday.
Seven persons were killed and many
others seriously injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Farewell 20 Gen. Booth

LONDON. January Six thousand
persons. mo ~ them members ~ the
Salvation took part at Albert Hall
te-nlxht ia =. demonstration Of faTewen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06

Spinners' Union tonight unanimously
voted to strike against the reduction or
wages subject TO the approval Of the Ma
tional Spinners' Union.
Newsy Notes.
The girls in New Guinea do not have
much chance OF clipping. Every night they
are put into a little house at the top OF
a tall tree. The ladder used for this pur-
pose is then removed and the sleep OF the
parents IS all the sounder FOR the fact that
their daughters are unable 10 take their
walks abroad until they see ut TO allow
them TO do so.
The finest library in the world on tho
subject of Masonry is said to be that
owned by Theodore S. Marvin Of Cedar
Rapids. Ia. who has spent lifetime In
getting II together. The books number
about 10000. some OF them extremely rare
and valuable.
Rev. Or. Berry Is a small man In figure.
and after his address In Chicago recently
a lady rushed up 20 him and exclaimed
enthusiastically: ''Ohl I'm so glad 10 see
you, DR.. Berry. have so often wanted 20
meet the author of The Little Minister
The Doctor was equal TO the occasion.
and replied in his blandest tones. Madam.
/ am the little minister"
A shoemaker named Lewis Weaver, who
lives at Mt. Pleasant, Pa. has just buried
his second wife. lie has had % funerals in
his family. having buried wives and 20
children. lie stnl has 8 children living.
Senator Mason has been training daily
OF late 10 reduce his flesh. and has lost
about 20 pounds in four weeks. His
health is much better than for long
while. and there is also an improvement
in his appearance.
The Emperor OF Germany is not only
fond OF music. but he has baritone
voice OF no mean quality and he often
sings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-06
Decide 10 Strike.

NEW BEDFORD. MASS. Jan. 5-Ine
Spnners' Union tonight unanimously
voted to strike against the reduction or
wages subject to the approval Of the Ma
tional Spinners' Union.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-11-18

According to DR.. Gulzmann, whose
report has been adopted and published
by the German government, involun-
tary mimicry plays great part In
suffering. Like yawning, 1t is catch
ing. The quicker child is, and the
more initiative, the more apt 1t is to
imbibe any defects of speech on the
part Of those by whom 1t is surround
ed. Conclusive evidence Of the con-
tagious nature Of suffering is to be
found in the fact that the number OF
Sufferers in a school increases stead
lily as the children pass upward from
class to class. In the public schools
Of Berlin. for example. the number of
sufferers among the children in the
lower class was 80 per cent Of the
total strength of the class. This pro-
portion rose from year to year as the
children passed upward in the educa-
tionai scale until in the higher class
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-11-18

II am always good in Sunday
school," replied the little one, and
crossing the space between the benches
she said to Annie:
please may sit here?"
You may II you want to-" replied
Annie, rather GROSSLY.
All the scholars looked at each other
and smiled. Her sister blushed.
"She is so small" she said to her
neighbor.
Then the teacher entered, and Annie
and Ruth were forgotten.
When the scholars stood up to sing,
Ruth offered one side Of her hymn
book to Annie, who took hold Of the
cover with the tip end Of her fingers
and sang from it.
How nice you sing" whispered
Ruth. II wish l could sing go"
Annie smiled.
"You are too little yet" she said,
and moved closer. Then when the
singing was over she added: you are
the incest girl in the school.
But Ruth did not answer, for just
then a gentleman began to speak, and
she knew that she must pay attention.
So she listened and he told them the
stories of Thanksgiving day and ended
by saying: mo one is too poor or too
small to be of use."
HE don't know everybody" whis-
pered Annie. HE don't know u.s."
Then she added suddenly: Say, what
is Thanksgiving for, anyhow"
Mamma said that long ago, when
the people first came to America to
live, they were so glad when the grain
ard pumpkins and potatoes were put
away safe in the barn for the winter
that they appointed one day to go to
church and give thanks"
"Oh," said Annie, but suppose they
had no barn and no pumpkins and
things. Then what?"
1--WE have no barn." replied Ruth,
"but mamma buys the pumpkin and
turkey at the store"
my mother never does" said An
ME.
vWhy?" asked Ruth.
because she can't" answered An
ME.
Don't you have any Thanksgiving
dinner them" asked Ruth.
Annie shook her head.
mo" she said, I'VE don't often have
bread enough, SO you see could not
do anything for any one If wanted to
| ever so much"
"And I am afraid I'm too little"
said Ruth, thoughtfully.
Just then the collection plate was
passed before them. Ruth had two
| five-cent pieces in her hand, but when
she saw that her new friend had moth
| ing to give she laid one of the coins on
her lap.
Annie turned red, but she gave Ruth
shy smile and placed the money on
the plate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-11-18
How to Prevent Coughing.

How to Prevent Coughing.
The following is from a doctor con-
nected with an institution in which
there are many children: There is
nothing more irritable to cough than
coughing. For some time I had been
so fully assured of this that l deter
mined for one minute at least to les
sen the number Of coughs heard in
certain ward in hospital of the in
stitution. By the promise of rewards
and punishments l succeeded in in
ducing them to simply hold their
breath when tempted to cough, and In
a little while l was myself surprised
to see how some of the children en-
tirely recovered from the disease. Con-
slant coughing is precisely like
scratching a wound on the outside OF
the body; so long as 1t is done the
wound will not heal. Let a person
when tempted to cough draw long
breath and hold 1t until 1t warns and
soothes every air cell, and some bene-
fit will soon be received from this
process. The nitrogen which is thus
refined acts as an anodyne to the mu-
cous membrane, allaying the desire to
cough and giving the throat and lungs
a chance to heal. At the same time
suitable medicine will aid nature in
her efforts to recuperate.