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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-17

cash quotations were as follows. FLOUR
No. . spring wheat nominal. NO 8
spring wheat. &c; 40. . red. SlO%,n
1Off. No yellow corn 299i"50c., 80. ?
cats. PC: 40. 3 white f. %. d.. -Nl4N
29iac. No. rye. fgihc.; no % barley,
f. %. D.. 3H0%Sc.. No l Tax seed. Sl2l.
new, SIPS: prime timothy seed. $3.50,
mess pork. per barrel. S1lWio5. lard
per 100 pounds. S512i-. short rib sides
Ooose Sj.2O05 80, dry salted shoulders
boXed). Sl7J0J. short clear sides
Cboxod). SJ.fjIJIo. whisky. O.. i-'lcis fin-
ished goods, per gallon. SlIsis, SUGARS
unchanged. butter firm. creamery 1877
1ac.. dairy. 11Nl7c: cheese ',dict al 81
SIC. eggs nrm. lrosh. ~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-17

N0NTV AND ENITNNTF--W MONEY on
call easy at I an. per cent; last loan
H. per cent. prime mercantile paper 3n4
per cent. Sterling exchange steady with
actual business in bankers bills at 4Sj'4n
tC5A. for demand and at 4Si0fS3l4 for
sixty days. posted rates. 4Sin4S6ls: COM
morcial bills 4S2i iN4S2A Silver certh-
Gates. JG057. bar silver 5Gh. Mexican
dollars. fj4 Government bonds weak;
state bonds dull: railroad bonds weak.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-17
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bonds maturing in
not less than ten years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-17
RICIIMONn srOCK MARKET.
STATE SECURITIES.

Norm Carolina Is @, 191O.. 1Oi9s -.
North Carolina Gs c., 1919. 100 90.
Va BIS. %. G.. and r.. 1882 o.. 7JH, sou
Va. Century. 2-3. @. and r.. 70ai 71N
CITY gECIfRITIES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-17

Barge Nancy Pendlcton proyidenc
BARGE George Moon. New Haven.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-17

Another commenced as follows:
AN now | say 10 YOU, young men.
Take my advice. oh. do:
Don't fall I'm love with the servant girl
Out on Brook avenue &c. &C.. &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-17

LIVERPOOL. Feb. 16.- =. Moot
TON-spot In fair demand; prices hsr-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
TO he C0ntinued.)
Figuring on Hens.

Figures do not lie, although they will
lie heavy on a fellows pocketbook
when they go wrong. Comparatively
few Americans ever become Million
aires in fact. 1t is, however, glorious
privilege afforded most of us that we
may be millionaires in theory. My
grandfather owned a whale oil fac
tory at Plymouth, Mass. l am told
That seventy-fve years ago he made
some remarkable figures. He said that
in the year 1900 there would be 75,-
100000 people in this country; that
whale oil would be worth SIG a pound
because it would be the chief lighting
MUD, and that every one of his grand
children would be millionaire. NOW
We have the population that the old
gentleman prophesied, but the whale
ships are rotting at the wharf in Ne"
Bedford, and lack nearly $3.50 GOO OF
being millionaire. The figures were
right in their day, but the old gentle
man could not know that some day
prospector would bore a hole into the
ground and start the world into blaze
of light with petroleum. The world is
happier and brighter because I am not
millionaire from the profits in whale
oil. l am happier because have the
great privilege of figuring out proht
in the chicken business. What l want
to say is that while figures may go
wrong in some lines of business, it III
always safe to figure on chickens.
There can be no ghost of substitute
to rise up and call us down. We may
have lime in our flour, lard in our but
ter, peanut shells in our coffee, saw
dust in our tea, Eastwood in our hams
and sand in our sugar, but the eggs
cannot be successfully counterfelted.
Cur little friend, the hen, with her mar
velous inside fixtures, will still con-
tinue at the old stand, putting her
humble grist together and shelling out
this most miraculous of animal PROD
uct, the egg.-H. w. Collingwood.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Exterminate Poultry Diseases.

1t is probably easier to extermlnale
poultry diseases than the diseases that
affect any other kind of stock. Thls
is because poultry can be kept lso-
lated. Horses are constantly meeting
and coming into the vicinity of other
horses. Cattle run in adjoining pas
lures. Hogs are transported from
place to place and are great roameTs
in their pastures. But fowls may be
kept practically isolated. 1t is even not
common for hens on one farm to
mingle with those of the next
We believe that with a proper man
agement, the poultry diseases may be
practically exterminated. Have the
feed right and then keep all things
scrupulously clean. Let in the sun
and keep the dust box full of good
dust Give fresh water every day.
These will mean that the hens will be
free from disease. Were these things
observed universally there is no doubt
that some, If not all, Of our contagious
diseases among poultry must soon die
| out Where a flock has a certain dis
ease the fowls could be allowed to die
or be killed and the place where they
had been kept used for keeping fowls
no more for at least Il year. 1t Is our
observation that there are many llocks
where disease is practically unknown.
a good many pouItrymcn know moth
! ing OF the cholera, except what they
read in tho papers. Cleuu up aud ex-
terminate the diseases
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
SDecial Notice,

To The Members of the Farmers
Alliance & Industrial Union: I have
made a careful investigation from the
best sources of reliable information
about the Swanson Rheumatic Cure
Co.'s Remedies, and found that they
we're giving good satisfaction. there
lore deem it but an act of simple justice
10 our members to say, that I believe
that the claims made by the Company
for their remedies will be fully real
lied by those who will give them q
fair and reasonable trial. Yours fra
ternally, Jno. G. Hanley, Business
Agt. F. A. & I. U.
St. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 2Sth, 1898.
The wonderful success that has at
tended the introduction of "5 DROPS"
Is unprecedented in the history of the
world. Think Of it! 1t has cured
more than one million and quarter
sufferers within the last three years.
This must appeal to you! One million
and quarter people cannot all be mis-
taken. If suffering from Rheumatism,
Sciatica, Neuralgia, Backache, Asth-
ma, Catarrh, Sleeplessness, Nervous
ness, Nervous and Neuralgia Head
aches, Heart Weakness, Earache,
Group, LaGrippe, Malaria, Creeping
Numbness, Bronchitis, and kindred
diseases, send Csc. to the Swanson
Rheumatic Cure Company, 1877 Dear
born St., Chicago, ILL.,, and they will
send you by return mail a trial treat
ment or large bottle, 300 doses, pre-
paid by mail or express for $1.00. No
household should be without this great
remedy IS Drops" Agents appointed
In new territory.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

sigh? Incrc wouIu ne every excuse
! for 1t II l cried this very moment. l
suppose you have been flirting with
! Elsie every minute since | sent down
my note?"
! Il wish that ] could sec your face!!"
he cried. COME back to the house; l
want to ask you something, and watch
your face as YOU answer" and, hurry
Ing her back, he drew her under the
glare of the huge lamp that lighted up
the whole drive in front Of the house.
Il have been told that you are making
a sort of catspaw of lie-that you are
IN love With TOwnshend. Is that
true?"
Il don't think you realize that the
question is an insult" she said, stead
lily meeting his gaze; but l will an
swer you. 1t is not true"
but you loved him once?"
IcS-when there was no sin in IT.
If you had as much respect for me as
the love YOU boast Of. you wiuld not
have taxed me with having cherished
an affection for another woman's hus-
band"
"Iou must love somebody" he per-
sisted. cor the love l bear you must
have met with some return. l won't
marry n woman who dislikes me,
am determined.'
She held her breath for moment,
then looked mt him with SMILE ask
ing him. as she drew closer to him: i.
us that why you did not kiss me
last evening? l wish you would kiss
me; l don't believe you would ever
doubt me any more then"
You wish that l would kiss yOu?"
he repeated. slowly. staring ut her up
lifted face and soft. dark eyes. Jul
dith. do YOU mean that?"
AS he spoke. he flung his arms
around her and kissed her with such
fervOr that she thought her cause was
won.
At that moment, however. Elsie's
voice reached their ears as she called,
sharply, judith! JUDITH from the
open window; and Judith felt his arms
relax. and, watching his face in the
lamplight, she saw his love die out of
it as he turned his head in the direc-
ton Of the voice. He was remember
ing his appointment with her sister,
Judith knew the fight was not yet
over but she did not intend to give in.
Il am not going to answer her" she
remarked, with little forced laugh.
II am going to walk with you just as
far as the lamp-glow reaches. 1t is
barely ten o'clock, and, even if it were
later. have a right to be with you
now"
I'm ne Con<funeAA
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
johnny Knew Lions.

Two little boys were playing at
Soah's Ark, and were quarreling over
The procession of the animals. 1t ap.
pears that John, who knew Il bit about
natural history, objected to the deer
being put near the lions, as these
would have eaten them. Graham, who
knew the Bible, said it didn't matter
how they went in, for they all got ill.,
according to the Bible.
EYES," objected John, "but want
the deer to W TX in. If you put them
In front of the lions. they'll run in"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Hood's pills cure all Liver Ills. rs cents.
Moody sil~nccd the Noisy Rough.

On one occasion when Evangelist
Moody was addressing Il crowd OF
roughs, a man in the rear OF the as
,embly kept shouting to the preacher:
"Old YER jaw, ther"" For some min
ties MIR. Moody paid no attention TO
:hcsc insults, but Mt length he deemed
t necessary to call the man to order,
md, on the repetition of the cry he
:almly responded: Don't forget that
example is better than prccept, my
TREND" The desired effect was in
,tantaneous.-Lad Home Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Carefully Considered.

what" inquired the psychological
student, edo you regard as the chief
end OF man?'
"Well," answered Mr.. Blykins, "it
depends on what you want him for.
If you want him to do brain work, it's
his head, and if you want him to run
brands, it's his Observation-Disclosures
Star,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Too Much,

"Saw man undertake to eat four
pounds of sponge cake on a wager"
"Did he succeed?"
mo; when he had eaten about half
Of it he was compelled to throw up the
"-Ohio State Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

Diamond "C'' Soap is a high-grade
laundry soap that can be used in hard
Or soft water.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
Illumination, allays pain. wind collie. 25c bottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

A fashionable shoemaker says that
women can endure pain better thap
men.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
Full Set of Teeth, $500
New York Dental ParlOrs,
ia rIarket Street.
over Hawkins & Co. Real Estate Office.
Is offices in U. $. open evenings.
Sunday 10 till 4.
FREE FTGHT IN CAME.

Bridgeville, July 26-There was no
religious service at Oak Grove (Md)
camp meeting Sunday night The
preacher had just announced his text
when a difficulty arose between two
colored men, leading to fight between
Delaware and Maryland negroes, in
which more than 100 participated. Re
volyeTs, knives and clubs were used,
and as a result more than twenty men
have severe cuts and bruises, and
Gaines Richards, Howard Townsend
and West Green received pistol
wounds. Those who were attending the
religious services quickly left and en-
deavored to quiet the combatants, but
found it impossible The preacher
appealed to the men to stop fighting,
but the words had not been more than
uttered when there was a report Of a
pistol and Gaines Richards, standing
not far from the preacher, fell to the
ground with bullet in his body. The
preacher quickly left the crowd, and
the fighting continued for nearly two
hours.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26

the president and the American peo-
pie there is no doubt.
The people Of the United States are
not drunk with the war spirit. On the
contrary, there is sober, ernest hope
that peace may be speedily brought
about, but with that hope is linked the
stern purpose to give all possible sup
port to. the government in fighting the
war to a finish, IL necessary.
When Spain is willing to make peace
on the only terms we can accept, the
complete abandonment by her OF all
her colonial possessions, America will
be quick to treat with her. This was
shown in President McIIinley's proc
lamation, calling upon the people to
give thanks for the fayors Of the Al
mighty so far dealt to us as nation.
He breathed the spirit OF peace when
he prayed that He, the dispenser OF
all good, may speedily remove from
us the untold affictlons Of war, and
bring to our dear land the blessings
OF restored peace, and to all the do
main now ravaged by the cruel strife
the priceless boon OF security and
tranQuility"-Ohio State Journal.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
SMASHED THR ENGINE
SAMUEL CUNNGNGHAM's ACT MAY
LEAD TO A SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

SAMUEL CUNNlNGIIAM'S ACT MAY
LEAD TO A SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
The replevin suit of Michael Volk
VS.. Samuel Cunningham, of near Faulk-
land, to recover thirty-two bushels of
wheat, may be followed by another ac-
ton of different character.
Last year Volk lived on the farm
which Cunningham now tenants. He
put in his wheat last Fall, and, it is
said, promised to give Cunningham,
the incoming tenant, the equivalent Of
three acres Of wheat provided ne kept
his stock off the growing grain, the
field being unfenced.
Some days ago Volk sent Everett
Holltngsworth to the farm to thresh
the wheat. The thresher and engine
were placed in position and the work
began. Then Cunningham learned that
Nolk was not going to give him the
wheat promised contending that he
had not kept the stock off it, Cunning
ham came to Wilmington, consulted
Harry EmmOns, attorney, and the two
went out to the farm
They ordered Hollingsworth to stop
his thresher He said that he was
working for Mr.. Volk and refused to
comply with their demand. They at
tempted to pushe the belt off the driv-
ing wheel, but could not do so. Final
ly Mr.. Emmons told Cunningham to
break the engine and stop it. His
clinet followed the advice. Picking up
an iron bar he let it drive, striking the
piston rod, and stopping the engine.
HOllingswbrth says that if the bar had
struck two inches farther than It did
everybody there would have been kill
ed by an explosion. 1t took half an
hour to repair the break. Then Gun
ningham seized thirty-two bushels of
Volks wheat as his share. Volk re-
strained John VI. Rodney, who got cut
writ of replevin and got the wheat,
giving security for the same. Hol-
lingsworth Will, it is said, sue for
damages.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
TUESDAY. JULY 2e. 1898
THE RENNlEY VERDICT.

While Senator Kenney and his friends
were desirious OF an acQuittal III was not
within the range OF possibility with
jury 50 constituted, and they must be
satisfied with what is the next best
thing-a disagreement with a majority
of the jury voting for acquittal. Judge
Bradford did not spare any pains to
compel the jurors TO arrive at a YER
dict, hut the twelve men in the Ken
ney case were not so plant as were
those in the Cooper case. They were
men who drew their own conclusions
from THE evidence adduced and who
teuaciously adhered to them, regard
less Of their own personal incOnven-
ience in being locked up for over sew
enty hours. If there is any virtue
in a majority vote, Senator Kenney is
an innocent man, and he need have lit
tie or no fear of future prosecution,
although II Is the announced intention
OF the government to try him again in
October. II it adheres to its dtermina-
tion we believe that it will result in a
complete vindication and that the SEN
ator will, If anything, benefit by any
future steps taken.
That Senator Kenney h9s been in
jured by the ordeal through which he
has passed no one will deny. An angel
from above could not have passed
through 1t without suffering in conse-
quence. We believe, however, that he
will retain the confidence and respect
OF those whose favorable regard he
most values, and that he will continue
to serve the state faithfully and ac-
ceptably in the United States Senate.
There are those who will always regard
him guilty man. 1t would have been
50 had the jury rendered a verdict Of
not guilty. without leaving the box;
but, happily for the accused, they rep
resent but a very small percentage OF
the worlds population, and their opln-
ions, based on prejudice, 'tre not
worthy Of serious consideration.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
DEATH OF A NEWSPAPER MAN.

Easton, Md, July 26-Julius A.
Johnson died yesterday at his resi-
dence, in Auburn, n. Y. He was edi-
tor and proprietor of the Cayuga
County Independent. a Democratic
weekly paper published in Auburn. He
was a New Englander by birth, but
came to Talbot county when a young
man, where he married and engaged in
several journalistic enterprises, the
last of which was the founding Of the
Easton Ledger. He was also once en-
gagged in the commission business in
Baltimore. Mr.. Johnson was 73 years
Of age. His wife, who was Miss Gra-
ham, died several years ago, and he
lived in Auburn with a married daugh-
ter, Mrs Chisholm. Another daughter
is Mrs William p. Powell, of Chicago.
His son, DR.. Julius A. Johnson, who
married Miss Lowndes, daughter Of the
late Commodore Charles LOwndes, lives
on his farm, The Harbor," Talbot
county. Mr.. Johnson recently visited
him. He had many warm personal
friends in Talbot.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
PLEA noR THE BIRDS.

In an editorial discussing the practi-
cal failure OF the Delaware peach crop
the Philadelphia Ledger says:
The Delaware peach crop is now said
20 be almost total failure. and the
June drop" is accused OF being the
cause OF II. The fruit pulled through
the early dangers Of frost and storm
all right, but the June drop" was too
much for It. Now, the June drop is
not the work Of the uncomfortable ele-
ments, but Is caused by an insect, a
small moth or beetle, which lays its
egg In the embryo fruit, and the wound
thus given causes the peach TO drop
while still in an immature state. II
this fatal insect has gained such a foot
hold on the Peninsula as TO practically
exterminate the peach crop this year,
there seems 10 be no good reason why
Il should not continue its destructive
work In future years, and so prevent
the orchards in that section from ever
bearing a full crop again. II this is to
be avoided, extensive and expensive
measures must be taken to fight the
pest. In natures scheme OF economy,
the balance OF power is preserved by
letting the birds feed on the insects.
and thus keep them under control; but
man has seen fit TO remove the birds,
and he must do their work himself or
take the consequences. Perhaps the
peach farmers will conclude that their
wisest course is to restore the birds.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
EDITORIAL COMMENT

In her recent naval engagement
Spain has been able to kill one Ameri-
can by sinking eighteen of her war
ships A nation which can do no better
than that should go out of the naval
business entirely-Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
England is now more thoroughly
convinced than ever that II must have
an alliance with the United States.
This country, however. is growing
more strongly impressed with the idea
that il docs not need the cooperation
Of any country, but is perfectly able to
take care Of itself-Kansas City
Times.
Prosperity generally follows war and
there is every reason TO believe that an
unusual degree Of it will follow the
present war. Americans have advan-
tages in almost every line Of endeavor,
and these advantages are becoming
better known now that the gaze Of the
world is focused on our country
Florida Times Union.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
SENT BACK TO PRISON.

Media July 26.-The case Of Harry Lea
yer, an ex-road supervisor of Lower
Providence township. who has been con-
fined in the county jail here for ten days
on an auditors warrant, charging him
with the embezzlement of some $500 OF
the township tax money, was heard here
before Judge Hemphill yesterday on a
writ Of habeas corpus in order TO have
him released on bail. The court fixed
the bail at $1,000 but no security was at
hand and Leaver was sent back to
prison He has wife and family of
young children, who are i'm constant dis
tress over their father being in ajil, and
their case has excited "a great deal OF
sympathy. II is thought that bail can be
secured by to-day.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
STEAMER TWILIGHT SEIZED.

Deputy Sheriff James p. Ratledge,
of this city. has seized the steamer
Twilight. belonging to BILLY" rhOmp-
son, which was moored at King street
wharf The action was taken at the in
stance OF Frederick Heiss and others,
who claimed that they lost $500 by
reason of The refusal Of the owner Of
the boat to permit them to sell liqunor
on her during a recent excursion Sc
curity was Immediately entered by Mr..
Thompson and the boat was released.
Evening journal., 1898-07-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Louisa w. Jones and Miss Vir-
gle Jones are at Cape May.
David Lindsey and family have re-
turned from Cape May.
Announcement has been made of the
engagement of Miss Anna NJ. Croes
daughter of John and Isabella J. Croes,
and George w. Stewart, of Company
NJ. First Delaware Regiment.
Ex-Levy Court Commissioner James
II. Clark, of Delaware City, was in
town to-day.
Mrs. William Peach and son, of Mer-
maid. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Allaband, Of A and Heald streets.
St. Johns p. E. Church choir will go
to Washington Park on Friday with
Rev. George c. Hall and Choirmaster
F., r. Morrison.
Deputy Clerk OF the Peace George
Stamford, n. Y, where they have been
spending two weeks very pleasantly.
Miss Anita Ellison is spending some
time in Washington.
Branch H. Giles, formerly OF this
city, now Of Denver, is visiting his IA
ther, in Seaford
Miss Alice Baker OF Glenn Mills
Pa, has been visiting in the city.
Mrs. Margaret Cowper and daughter
Jessie, have gone to COatesville, Pa, tC
spend two weeks with relatives.
George C. Mckay, Of this city, +.
spending several days at Anglesea,N. J
Horace Mullin has been visiting rela.
tives in Chester.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walker arr
spending several days at Atlantic City
Miss Kate Wheaton has returned t
her home, in Chester, after a pleasan
visit here.
William Burnett OF Middletown, wa,
a Wilmington visitor yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Johnson ar,
spending the Summer at Greenville.
George NJ. Jones, OF Dover, was il
this city yesterday.
e. Leslie Cole, the genial nigh
operator at the Delaware and Atlanti
Telegraph and Telephone Company
wes guest Of Newark friends on Sun
day.
Mrs. John Beatty is entertaining he
sister Mrs. Albert Leithead, OF Pasa
dena, Cal.
Miss Tice, an accomplished youn
woman. of Camden. n j., and Mis-
Fanchon Cassavant, a well-know-
Philadelphia soprano, are guests O
Miss Eva Heck. on West street.
Mrs. Pennell King is visiting friend
in Chester county, Pa.
Miss Anna Brinton and sister. q
Baltimore, are visiting in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Miller ar
guests of Misses Anna and Mamie Mil
Ter. near Barksdale, Md
The Misses Reynolds are guests q
Miss Lydia Cochran, in MiddletOwn.
Levi C.. Bird will spend several week
at Bedford Springs.
Miss s. Mabel Walter has returne
from Silver Lake, n. J.
Miss Martha e. Solomon, Miss Emm
Dickey and Miss Mary Dickey ar
spending to-day at Willow Grove.
J. b. Maxwell has returned from N
agara Falls.
Miss Zilla Harvester, of this city,
spending her vacation at Lewes.