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 "AIJED LANG SINE. l"
The Original manuscript of the Poelu Is Owned by an Albany Lady.

The Original NauuscriHt of the P0efu
 Is Owned by an Albany Lady.
 The late Chancellor John VI. Pguyn, of Albany, N. Y., was the successful par- chaser of Aud Lang Syne," and tie one to make the autograph one of Americas treasures. The facts regard ing it's removal to this country are of peculiar interest, and they bring the history of the autograph, now more than a century old, up to date.
 Mr Pruyn was lover of curios, and particularly of the kind connected with an interesting past; and his collection showed a refinement net evident in the taste of the usual collector. IG 1859 the centennial of the birthday of Rob- ert Burns was made the occasion for q celebration in different cities of the United States; and the literary people of Albany decided to observe the day by memorial exercises in a large hail on the evening Of the day Previous to the event Mr. Pruyn planned that it would be feature if he could secure this autograph copy of the poets "Auld Lang Syne.n Henry Stevens was fla nous purchaser for collections in those days, supplying Mr. James Lenox, AIr. John Carter Brown, the British ma- scum and others with some of the most valuable old works; and thereby hangs tale to be told later. He owned the verses in question. He was friend of MT Pruyn, and spondence re- garding the matter in hand began. The result was thar Mir. Stevens sold the verses to Mr. Pruyn. and the manu- script was intrusted to Capt. Moody. who guaranteed that if should reach Chancellor PruyR in time for the eele- bration His steamship reached New York late on the day of the celebration, leaving but q few hours to get it to Al- ioany, or the mission would prove fruit less. The only way was for the captain to select one of his trusfY men. With this special messenger it was sent from the steamer and conveyed with all dis patch directly to the hall in Albany. Nr Pruyn was all eXpeetanf when, dur ing the exercises, he was called froTa the hall. Though he was gone only t moment, all interest in what was going on upon the stage was lost for the time being. Another swing Of the door, and Mr. Pruyn entered, waving aloft the manuscript, and exclaiming: "It is here!' With exultaut delight, and amid cries of Aud Lung syne is with usi" Chancellor Pruyn advanced to the stage and read the poem through. Hardly could the people be prevented from breaking in upon him; and when it WAS proposed to sing it through. en- thusiasm knew no bounds. Never did a chorus so willingly lend aid, and the familiar air swelled forth in mighty volume.
 The cherished page was bound within Russia leather covers, and with it was placed a letter to Dr. Richmond from Burns, dated February ', 17ss, proving the identity of the writing in the poem, and also the letter written 10 Chancel- Tor Pruyn by Henry Stevens when send- ing the poem to him.-Custer Reynolds, in Century.
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He Followed Conv.

Once upon time printer brought to Booth for inspection the proof of a new poster, which, after the manner of it's kind, announced the actor as "the eminent tragedian, Edwin Booth" MT. Booth did not fully approve of it. '.l wish you'd leave out that eminent tragedian' business. I'd much rather have it simple Edwin Booth, he said. Very good, sir" The next week the actor saw the first of his new bills in position. His request had been carried out to the letter. The poster announced the coming engagement of Simple Edwin Booth. Boston Journal
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To Gef Inr,. Rn4c

T think I'll get my life insured, said the thoughtful youth
 "Good scheme returned the con firmed bachelor.
 q expect 10 be married in a month. you know went on the thoughtful youth.
 @oh, well" said he confirmed bach elor, you needn't mention that and you'll get a pretty low rate just the same ."-C -Chicaeo Post
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TIPPING VERY LIKE GAMBLING.
Walters Prefer It to Higher Wages with Element Of Chance Omitted

Walters Prefer It to Higher Wages
 with Element Of Chance Omitted
 An uptown caterer, when speaking of the tipping evil the other day, said that he would like to abolish it in his place, but that this couldn't be done
 T give my walters $25 a month and their board" he continued. If were to offer them $eo with tipping prohibit ed they would one and all go away. Yet l doubt whether they average one dol lar day, which is less than the differ- enee in tips. Ny place is a modest one, you know, and few tips are higher than ten cents. Many of my customers, too, are women, who seldom tip at all.
 Tn my opinion the attraction in tip ping to waiter, hat is, the reason he prefers it to higher wages with it pro- hibited, is the element of chance. He'd rather have one dollar day and the possibility of making two or three dol lars more in tips than 6 certain two dol lars, not so much because of the addi- tional gain involved as because of the uncertainty It has the zest of gam bling. He counts each dime he gets during the day, and when the aggre- gate reaches the higher figure just named, if not the lower, he feels all the triumph of gambler who has broken the bank. Take away tipping and you remove this stimulus which has added interest to his days work, and deprive him of what has made his toll com Farative pleasure. Even when he gets less than the sum I think my walters average, one dollar, he feels like the gambler who considered that next to the pleasure of winning was that of losing.-N. '. Sun.
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HERE Ma ggggie, I've explained every thing to you, and if you are afraid you need not go. ;
 q am afraid, M a allmadge, but I'm ready to go. I'll do my best for you. ?
 Very well, then. Remember t h e
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
THE HOBS0N KISS.
\ Famous Philadelphia Dog Named
After Miss Emma Arnold.

NEW YORK. August IT, MISS Emma
Au0Id. who kissed Hobson is "a heroine.
A composer frs at work upon the Hobson-
Arnold waltz.
THE Robson KISS "a new bar-room drink.
ls "a rival of tha famous rickey Dresses
and hats arc named for bier. ono OF her
letters is from the Seminole Kennels at
Philadelphia. notifying Der THAI Gold
DUST" "nh0se color was gold sable.
white collar. blaze fuli. legs and feot'
sire Eeh4rt0n Marvel and dam Tony
burn Belle. the beautiful collie Imported
n 1893 and valued at $780, "the most
perfect headed collie that over crossed
tine Atlantic Ocean, had been renamed
iu hcr honor
Some men want t0 marry her, One lef-
ter says: "DD y0u know chat your WOO
manly act OK Friday evening has "a pre-
ced.nt Soon aftor Grover Cleveland
election to his irst form l5 President ~
tine United States Doe gave a. public adj
dress no Philadelphia. A beautiful woe
man Joined the throug that shook hands
with him and suddenly without warning.
laid her sweet lips upon bis iu "a fervent
kiss InvIng done fhs she slipped
away. Only a few of tho persons present
know uat this girl was 20 leader NJ
quaker city society -phiadelphia Re
cord
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
Home After Long Absence.

The Rev William II. Reynolds. a Meth
odist minister. who has been absent in
the West for the last fifteen months. has
again returned 10 his old home. and is
being gladly welcomed by his many
friends. lie left here highly endorsed
by the ministers Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, who passed resolutions Of
regret az his going as did also the Board
of Stewards of Clay-Street church. where
he mostly worshipped. and he now PC
turns as highly endorsed by the Quarter
ly Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South. held az Brookfeld, No.
on the eve Of his return TO Richmond as
he was by all those who knew him best
here at the time of his departure from
us. lie filed the pulpit at Fifth-Street
Methodist Episcopal church. Manches-
ter both morning and evening last sun
day, in the absence OF the pastor with
very great acceptance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
COUNTERFElTERS CAUGHT.
Gang Who Put out the Hancock and
Window silycr CerlIficates Arrested.

WASHINGTON. August iJ-Charles.
Edward. and David Johnson. brothers,
and cOuuterleiters of national reputation,
were arrested 100 Detroit lst Friday
through the agency of One Secret Service
officers and Chief Wik.e feels much re-
elder brother. bias served tW0 terms f0r
c1uuterfeluus. and ,he credit ls given
him boy the Secret Service for executing
the best al-round counterfeit ever c.rcu-
lated zap 10 tine lme 500 certificate was
circulated iasr summer. last February Doe
was released from the King tom jain. in
Canada. at tho expiration OF twelve
year sentence for passing Canadian notes
OF his own engraving. The Secret Ser
vice officials closely watched his mOFe-
mouts after bis return 10 Detroit but Dee
kept quiet. ana nothing of bis movements
could Doe learned
I'm the last eight years two counter
teits-one of the 81 silver certificate with
the Hancock head and "a s. certid aate
with the Window nead-haVc been pass u
through the West. ana lately the VIM
dom head note made It's appearance ln
the East especially ln Baltimore and
Boston. The Treasury officials becoming
alarmed at The great number OF the
Hancock counJerfeits being successfully
passed, N 1884, Withdrew that issue and
''AN'".t AAANA AIlf 81 liliNiiil IAfIu note. .lt
Johnson brothers then changed their note
90 the W0nd0m head and az first gave
their counterfeit the check letter of B.
with the signatures OF ROsecrans as Reg
ister and OF Nebccker as Treasurer As
soon as this counterfeit was discovered
and described by the Treasury auth0ri-
ties the JohnsOns changed their check
letter 10 c. with Tilman as Register and
Morgan as treasure. The notes were
fine limitations and before being passed
were treated with n solution that gave
them worn appearance. and they cir
cuated with great ease and facility.
The Sub-Treasury I'm Baltimore has been
turning these Window head counterfolts
into the Treasury al - rate of about
ten month. The Secret Service officials
were thoroughly aroused. and feeling
sure that the Johnsons were implicated,
had them arrested last Friday az Detroit
on SUSPICION Z passing counterfeit quar-
tiers. On Saturday search wasrant was
issued for David Johnson's residence. 7s5
Twenty-sixth street. Detroit Here the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
CONDITIONS
IN SANTIAGO.
General Shater Tells Of Matters
There in a Letter to Gen, Alger
TELLS OF THE FEVER SITUATION.
Many Have Been III, but Death Rate
Not Alarming. Although IL - Get
ting Largcr-The Missing Are
Nearly All Accounted For

WASHINGTON. Aug. rs. - Secretary
Aeer to-day received letter from Gem
oral shauer which ia part is as fol-
lows.
headquarters OF First Army Corps.
Santiago De Cuba Aug. 10.
Hon. A. c. Aleer. Secretary of War
Washington.
Aly Der General Algor Your kind Lett
ter of July 1th was handed mo yestcr-
day by Major Sulnen. J thank YOU ana
the President for the confidence you exc
press Boo ms ability Co handle tho matters
entrusted io mo here. The number ith'h
il n my command is very great aa l'u
Will seq though not yery much greater
than those returned to duty and the
death rate is uaf no present alarming.
although Dr. Is steadily ON the increase
and The doctors Cell me that the fever
mll8r.al and otherwise. is constantly
presenting mon. viruienr features.
a DIFFICULT TASK.
Every effort possible DIS made to guard
ships bringing supplies to the army ".l
DC ls almost Imuos bile 90 enforce IT.
when ships mut he uuloa0od and men
necessarily must come together In DIS
charging and receiving cargo. The great
trouble is that the people themselves
seem to have uo fear of Infection. and
unless you have guard over every in-
diyilual man. DO BIS almost impossible 10
keep them from m'n-Iin9.
The silver question hIs settled itself
and American silver is received the same
a- American nauer
Thc missing. believe. have noariy ou
been accounted for. N0t single mln
was captured and the only mon now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
RESULTS OF THE WAR.
Some Interesting Comments on the
situation by the London Times.

mcnts cditorlany upon the generous ana
general recognition OF tho part which
President Mckinley has played in The war
between the United states and spain ana
says.
"lf foreign Observers might presume o.
have ana opinion upon his conduct rs
would probably hc that President Mch'n-
ley has kept his finger constantly upon
the national pulse and has known hoN fo
stimulate and direct national Thought
without too markedly outrunnng ns
movement Everything has been done I'D
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
SHOULD HAVE SPOKEN SOONER.
The Hcraldo Publishes Speech by
Gen. Prim on Our Vast Military Power

WASHINGTON Aug. 14-El Horsldo
do N95rId In rovulsion of feeling. un-
d,rror. ~ the tine ne,ce negotiations
beesr has n,ieb now that is amiable 90
s,,. ,bo,it the limited states. In a recent
i.s,,, r. commissioned a spooch delivered
d., .t.. s,.,f.t, e.,,t. in tS.3 bv General
pin, tb. f.mous snanish General who
r,,l i,.t retnrnod from a visit % the
49,. ..,... and ,,f,, ,,,,s ass,ssfn1relf
80 49,. .,-,,., yfr,e aft,r-
i' '',' ~. .,,-..i.i,... ..bo,,f tho
ward ''''l"' ''''' ,l,., ....-- ,.,
hIilaIl power ~, ', -, r...,,,..
oences Oh "hi'h "e n'u l...., ..,.- ana
tl" early pio-t'ss OF 'il' ~ " ..',,,
desiring TOD '..i4"'o" '''
corning d. ffla. ,.,,...-,
For q long ine nc mas u''u
Zoo Spain. ana ln I'cl ln an '' '''l
that Che InIied states mas pee" l.'''.'
of business mon. Wi'hoIi 'iIN't lnl'i.
spirit or military clements, ana Tot ..''-
reason unable tO make war. even "l'n""
its own confines Europe can now De- con-
WINGED. however chat such ls not me
case. Tho people of the United states are
aware that cine most powerful nation ot
Eur0uc is unable to successfully cope
with DO i'm tho Western Hemisphere lt
wound Doe a matter Of greatest east for
the United States 90 transport am army
of 10000 men. with immense material of
90 T., anv mart of Inc continent. but
d. ,..o,,fl h. "a Wmruft and almost impose
.ffI. tb,n, for any nation m Europe to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16

ATLANTA. Ga. Aug I-Rev sam
W. Small. who has filled tho public eye
in almost every pose tr1m politician
% pulpit and who is now summorng as
chaplain in the Third Regiment of tho
Volunteer Engineers. BIAS sent pathetic
appeal to his "home f0iks' in Georgia
for contributions t0 buy things % assist
him ln his work among che soldiers.
DO has written h's appeal to Mrs. j..
jefferson Thomas 0i this city 20 enlist
the Womans Christian Temperance
Union .n the work oi raising funds 20
buy him IL gospel tent with hymn books
and other literary necessities in Wfl
rosulatel chaDlain's outfit He says no
wants the tent for worship and come
fort" ana would feel especially graufed
20 have 10 presented by the W. g.. u. n.
OF this state. ass tho government makes
provision only for tho payment or the
salary OF the ch8p'ains without buying
equipment for their holy mnors. Tho
Rov SANS regiment is now stationed
at Jefferson barracks. Mlssourl-sayan-
nah News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
A FATHERS WRATH.
\ white Haired Man Cuts the Throat
ofHis Daughters Bctrayer.

of ri Daughter n BcliaN tI-
ATLANTA. CA. August 15.-ln Justice
Tandrum's court to-day William Balm.
white haired old man of seven'y-one
Years. cut the throat OF James Philips.
AGED thirty whom the aged father claims
BETRAYED his daughter. lmip5 "'NN"
IL. dangerous and tle doctors say Doe may
NOT recover g..
A case of betrayal against him py
Hafu-s daughter Mrs. Mary Scare. WI.
on trial. AS soon as the hearing opened
pnffp.s attorneys secured d continuance.
Phillips was sitting near 81 window lh 'i'
courtroom when Balm started oul pl l'i'
ul.re. AS The old man reached nus fii'
hc suddenly spraug upon Philips ana cue
his throat The knife used WAS large
one. and the blade was CO.'S Keen ass 3D.
razor. THE cut made reached from thr
centre of thc throat 10 point almost
under the right ear.
Philips grappicd with the old man. ana
ATTEMPTED 600 disarm him. Mrs. S.aie
cried loudly while the men struggled ana
boerod the court officials t0 separate
them. BaMGs caught Balm and Doe was
h.ndcu0od Philips was bleeding terri
bI, and sank to the floor. A call was
scnr to the Grady Hospital and ana ambu-
lance was called. Balm was almost crazed
with rage when "a patrOiman took charge
of him Ills shirt was covered with the
blood of Philips
At police headquarters he said he was
sorry Dice had NOT killed Philips 'lie disc
eraced ms family" he said. as tears ran
down his cheeks and I d.d my best
To- kM him. j wish / had cut bis head
on"
Bain's daughter Is Mrs Mary scafe. and
she resides with her father She was
married when fourteen years old, and
soon after her husband left her. scite
lef- home nine years ago. and his wife
was told by Scales sister, o. is said. chat
be- was dead. The law also supposes
man dead who leaves his home and is
not heard OF in that time. so Mrs. Scale
decided she was free 20 marry. Philips.
she claims. promised 10 make her his
wife
Balm is Confederate veteran, and
for some years has been peddier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
standing ofthc Clubs.

the Cherubs took two games from the
Ntwarh aggregation yesterday afternoon,
and in the frsI game, which was not
won until the ninth inning, Frank
Sparks made record for himself and
the record for the season. i'm this or any
other league. was also made.
Mcfarland was the twirler for the op-
position and mp 10 the ninth inning his
work was almost equal 10 that Of Sparks.
and the game was. In consequence,
great pitchers battle 90 that point. NC
Partland's fire gave out, however, ana
the heavy hitting Chcrubs caught six
hits I'm the ninth inning. resulting m siA
runs. and winning tho game.
Sparks was invinciDic. For nine innings
he fooled The opposition. They could not
guccoesully connect with hls curves
once. and twelve Of them famed the
ozone. while but TWO men were given the
walk. and only one man ever reached
third base.
BESIDES making this great record.
sharks was SCATTERING the record of the
opposine pitcher for hc went 10 hat four
times and caught four hits ana one run.
This is a record 90 be proud Of.
The crowd 10 see the games hardly
numbered FIVE hundred people. and the
story o. the nrst game. aside from the
work Of Sparks IS short one. Pop
Tato was AGAIN on the turf as holder of
The Indicator and while he cssayod 10 be
fair. he was considerably rockey Tor Doih
teams lie played no favoritcs however
There were no incidents up TO the
ninth inning. Sparks superb work grew
monotomous. and as everything fell be-
fore him the excitmcnt incidental 10 the
last inning was welcomed feature
Gutenberg was the first man mp and he
won't out on n fly bail 90 Moss. Tnen
hits foll fast and furious Lcahy. IN the
general Commandment being killed by
Meanoy. while an the other fellows had
chances until 70 came around 10 Lutte
again. when that kind hearted individ-
ual took compassion on Mcfarland ana
again allowed himself 10 DE put out from
short 10 first because ne couldn't help IT,
The Cherubs counted noses when IL was
an over and six runs were found to have
been Melted.
Moss was the only man for the New
arks that got to third. He took "A walk,
went TO third on an orrors,nd was caught
mapping
The official score Of the first game is
here appended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
STRIKE BRINGS TROUBLE.
\ Conflict Between Union and Nom
Union Miners in Illinois.


PANA. Ill. Aug. 15.-The coal miners
lockout here reached a climax to-day.
when a serio6s shooting ARRAY occurred
on the highway near tle city limits. lead
ing 90 the SpriuGside coal mine. rms is
the only one OF the four large coal MINES
ia Paua that is attempting To 90 any
mining. and but seven uDu-unloh miners
are working here.
The seven go heavily armed 70 ana
from the shaft. I'm addition TO Delns u"-
der guard of operators ana "1pu.-
sherlns with Winchesters. me union
miners have been trying 90 induce lhese
Jew non-uni0n miners TO cease WORKING
at the Springside mine ny cohsi 5''''i'
on the roads and pleading with them as
they go 90 the shafts ODD pissie7 ullae g"
by operators and deputy -shcriHs' TO-
dav several hundred union miners were
congregated on the principal highway
leading 20 the mine. when I'd Jones ana
James Palmer non-uniOn men, rode upon
horseback. into the miners lines anu
without any prOvocati0u. 70 is sald' olner
than the miners asking 10 tam WIN
them, began firing into the crown anu
az the same time retreatlng as last o9
their horses would carry them, out not
until they had emptIed their retolFei7
into the miners ranks. Andre" loil'"-,
had his right hand badly shattered py
ball. and Michael Yermacavich was snoI
in the thigh. One other union miner -
alleged 10 have been seriously wounded
A bah grazed the head OF William BAKER
another union miner.
The union miners quickly rallied, and
headed By Baker with a shotgun, when
he secured az his home near the scene
OF The shooting. pursued Palmer the non
unionist, 10 his home, where he had sur
rounded himself in his doorway by his
female relatives 10 prevent Baker shoot
'na IatAE Palmer and Jonss vera ar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16

officers found the plates that had been
used 10 print tho Hancock notes and the
dies FOR two seals used on the TWO coun-
terfeits. $500 I'm Hancock counterfeits AMI
81 900 In 81 Window head cOuntcrfoits.
These brothers have been arrested time
and again for printing and passing coun-
terfelt notes. and since 1850 have been
constant source OF worry 10 the Secret
Service officers, save during the time they
spent I'M prison. Their method OF passing
their counterfeits was 20 follow the races
from place 10 place. Every counterfeit
OF their origin has az first been passed
m Ohio aud gradually worked eastward.
The Secret Service holds their capture
one OF the most important in late years.
A heavy sentence awaits the three.
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on balls-On Chesbro. g. or Jordan. @
struck out-By Chesbro 1 by Jordan g.
Passed balls-Bcrger Wild pitches-Chts-
bro Time Of game-One hour and "a
minutes Umpirc-Tate.
Two more games this afternoon. begin
ming at 2.30 o'clock.
Schenior was in the game Tor keeps al
though he misjudged one fly badly
The local outfcld worked nicely ana
covered the earth.
Reading seems to be on the shoot the
chutos.
Goodbye Denny,
Pop Tate has a bad eye.
The Newark boys did very little KICK
ing. It's no use boys, anyway.
Paterson next.
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To Helm the Tobacco Trade.

Some weeks ago Mr.. T. X. Victor Offer
ed a resolution in the meeting of the
Tobacco Trade for a committee 10 be ape
pointed TO recommend some measures by
which new and stronger life might be
gwen to the tobacco trade here. Mr. Vie
tor received the unanimous Import Of the
body. and President Boyd has appointed
the committee. making Mr.. Victor chair
man. The committee meets I'm few days
to discharge its duty. The report will be
made at the annual meeting in the au-
tumn.
The Richmond tobacco market Is
already good II will surely be made
better and better as more and more In
terest and enterprise succeed Indifference
aud inactioh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-16
WILL ABANDON CAMP ALGER.
Gen. Butler VIII Transfer His Head
quarters to Middletown, Pa.

WASHINGTON. August 1j.-Accordlng
TO Information received by Adjuant-
General Corbin to-day. arrange ment5
have been practically completed for the
abandonment Of Camp Russell A. Alger.
near Falls Church. Va, a telegram was
received from Major-General Graham,
commanding the Second Army Corps.
comprising AN the troops at that Damp.
saying that he has arranged for the de-
parture OF his headquarters and bat-
talon of the Ninth Volunteer Infantry.
which has acted as guard az headquar-
ters for AIiddletown. Pa, tomorrow In
the meantime the work of clearing up
the camp and providing for the transpOr-
tation OF tentage baggage and men. is
going on under his direction.