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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

RAILWAY. y. j.. March .l5.-An engine
belonging TO the Philadelphia and Read
ing railway was stolen by stranger
who almost caused wreck The engine
was left unguardcd at noon, while the
engineer and fireman went TO their din
ner
The stranger walked ont of Louis
saloon which Is alongside of the track
climbed Oh to the engine and pulled the
throttle open. The engine had almost
reached the ton OF the coal deck before
the stranger could stop il. Finally he
threw the lever over and the engine start
ed back on the main line. He threw
tho throttle wide open and ran the engine
up as far az Woodbridge cut, when he
stopped IT, jumped off and ran for the
woods. making good his escape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

tanned the right OF state to fix rates.
but drew distinction between regulation
and conhscation.
Judge Harlan in his opinion distinctly
affirmed the right OF a State TO fix rates
provided such rates be equitable. But it
IS clearly beyond the powers OF state
government to fix the rates of a railroad
at such figure as TO bankrupt It and de-
stroy the property or the stockholders.
Governor Leedy and his Populist sup
porters think otherwise however, and
hence the Governors recent tirade
against the court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
The Story of Sword.

Governor Hastings, OF Pennsylvania. is
in receipt Of letter from Major William
NJ. Robbins. formerly OF the Fourth Ala
bama Regiment. Confederate soldiers. I'M
forming him that ne has after search
OF years. finally located the sword of Lieu
tenant Howard Petriken. OF Beilefonte,
Pa who, as an officer OF Company r..
Fifth Pennsylvania Reserves, was killed
on the night before the battle Of Antie-
tam. and died in Robbins arms Ia the
Confederate lines.
Robbins restored the dead mans watch
10 his family. and for over thrty-hye
years has been hunting his sword which
no finally found In the possession OF a
comrade in Texas. who willing sent IL TO
him for Lieutenant Petrikens sister, who
resides in Bellefonte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
AFTERMATH.

Nine. Drcyfus, wife Of ex-Captain Drey-
fus has petitioned NJ Lebon, Minister OF
the Colonies. for permission to share her
husbands exile She undertakes to sub
NIT 10 the same disciplinary regime as
her husband.
It is said that tho Prince Of Wales
makes It a rule to pay for his kilograms.
his boxes at the theatre. his railway
tickets, and. in fact. everything he uses.
The Philadelphia Record makes this
announcement: No change has been
made in the plan devised by Mr. Singery
before his death for discharging his debts
10 the Chestnut Street National Bank
and tho Chestnut street Trust and Saving
Fund Company. No change Is intended.
On the contrary, important steps have
been taken to make his desire effective.
The sentiment among the Democrats Of
Pennsylvania that Ex-Governor Robert
T. Pattison would be the strongest and
most available candidate TO lead tho
Democracy in the Gubernatorial contest.
Is becoming so pronounced that 1t is not
at an improbable that Mr.. Pattison HIM
self will consent TO become candidate.
The Winchester Wa) News says: A
movement to erect suitable monument
to Joist nitc one OF the first settlers Of
the Valley Of Virginia. is now on the eve
of being started by numerous parties In
tercsted, headed and managed by our
County Clerk n. X. Cartmel. who dis
played his exceptional ability 20 engineer
such matters by being vastly instrument
tai with the successful erecting Of the
handsome Presbyterian church, near
Kernstown and which is also known as
q memorial building. being called the
"Opequon Memorial"
Traffic through the suez Canal fell of
greatly in 1897, the amount being the
smallest in fifteen years; 1856 steamers
of 7S9S9s tons register passed through.
as compared with 3HS steamers Of
SEQ. 257 tons I'm 1896 and about the same
number in 1895.
A movement to organize and equip a
regiment of Texans 10 be- held in readi-
ness for war with Spain is headed by
George w. Burkett. a rich railroad con-
tractor OF Palestine. Tex. Burkett in
tends TO donate $1,000 out of his own
pocket FOR the purpose. The project is
TO enlist only picked men and make the
regiment the finest in the American
forces. Burkott was born in Ireland. but
served through the civil war as q Union
soldier. He is a millionaire.
In the universal support which the
President has had in his determination
to make every preparation for war,
there has been one dlscordant note. It
is contained in q telegram substantially
as follows:
"NNar must be prevented at any cost.
What is the loss OF go men compared to
o. general impairment OF values?'
This telegram was sent from New York
and &c was signed with the name Of a
well-kncWn man Of finance.
$50
Says the Trinidad Mirror The staff OF
the Botanic Gardens have included
among their curios for some time past
four or five large DENOMINATIONS. The
reptiles were kept in a locked cage be-
hind the office Last Thursday night
some person broke open the cage and
carried on its scaly inmates The de-
mand ior this kind OF thing is so small
that really no motive can be assigned
except the one OF pure mischief
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

suished people have sat in this chair,
among them General Lafayette. in lSj2,
and Col. Dick johnson and many others.
Mr.. Jim Johnson. owner Of the chair SAYS
his great grandfather brought 1t TO this
side. OF Virginia now Kentucky many
years before he was born, as he is now
ffty-four. lie says his grand parents told
him the only to0,s used In making 1t
were a'hatchet and a observation-disclosures
town News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Tho late decision of the United States
Supreme Court with reference 10 the
Nebraska maximum freight rate law
which threw Governor Leedy. OF Kansas,
into Mysteries, so far from being In re-
straint OF the rights OF the individual
states was in fact victory for States
rights. The court recognized and main
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

tate OF humanity and not TO aggrandize
ourselves.
The European mind is wholly incapable
Of grasplng that idea. IL supposes. OF
war with Spain 1t will be 20 accomplish
some selfish aim OF our own. and it IS
utterly unable TO suppose that We would
allow ourselves 20 become involved in
war to maintain the dignity and self re-
spect OF a great people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

the rib roast emanates'
Then with keen and true precision VIII
quickly run him through
Where we get. out I'm Chicago, the de-
signs for kidney stew.
And when I've finished with him, effete
monarchies will know
How we fight the festive duel In the town
Of Chicago"
washington Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
Street Railway
Transfers.

and after Sunday. February
20, 1898, a passenger will be en-.
titled 10 ONE transfer on pay
ment OF a single fare.
Transfers to Fourteenth street,
Richmond, and to Hull street.
Manchester, will be allowed only
on payment of a cash fare.
Passengers desiring transfer tick
cts will notify conductor when fare
is paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
Snanish Ball at Havana.

MADRID, March ia despatch from
Havana to the Heraldo. dated March 18th
says: Last evening a ball was given at
the Spanish Casino In honor Of the off,
GERS OF the Spanish warshlps Vizcaya
and Almlrante Oquendo. The officers OF
the United States warship Montgomery
vera invited, but excused themselves on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
The Old Snort.

Squire Catchem-So this, colonel is the
great moose you shot in Nova Scotia!
Now-ah--what became Of the body?
Colonel rOd-There-er-was no body
that is-er-the-wCives had eaten tn.
body, YOU see when I-er-shOt it,-Lon-
don PcarsCn's Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

WASHINGTON. March l6.-Special.-
The Senate confirmed number Of Pres
idential nominations to-day, but no Nir-
gilman was on the list.
IL Is believed that a special effort will
be made to have ]. NJ. Taylor, post
master for Ashland confirmed tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

the ground that they were in mourning
for the victims OF tho Maine.
To-day the supplies brought by the
American despatch boat Fern have been
distributed at Matanzas. New YORK
sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

The price of The Times - TWO cents pc.
copy and ten cents per week. OF u P"'"
monthly. so cents per month"; delivery
within the limits of ri olmond ana ""h
ohester.S sunday paper three cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Tramp dn the country)-Yes, I once
rode er wheel. but j had ter give 1t up.
Biker-Why?
Tramp--Weli, yer see, the owner wuz
comm down the road behind me. and
the policeman had rope stretched
across in front.-London Tt-Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Mrs !liggins-What wretched taste that
Mrs Wilkes has
Mr.. Higgns-Yes; ] met her downtown
this afternoon and She was wearing that
ugly old SO hat you thought you want
ed-ChicagO News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
His Hard Case.

Upon what basis did you get your pen
sion, farley? You weren't in the war,
were you?'
NO: but had to walk all tho way 10
Canada TO escape service, and 1t ruined
my health."-Harper' Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
Whore They Dive.

Ned-Do you know OF any people who
really live according 10 their convlc-
tions2
Ted-Oh. yes; there's plenty OF them in
Sing ng.-Brooklyn Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Editor-I really don't understand this
poem OF yours
Poet Qelievedly)-T I thought
possibly you were going to say you did
and that i was losing my grip as u mag
azise poot.-Syracuse Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
Perfectly Lovely.

Applicant Oo matrimonial agenO-Can't
you show me the photograph of that
lady with 100000 who wants to set mar
ried2
Agent-Oh. now, with such a dowry as
that. you can imagine how she looks
without a photograph.-Flie Blaet-
ter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
MIlitc Lies.

Bobby surveying his new brother)-AIa
SAYS the doctor brought YOU, pa said it
WIZ the angels. an nurse says twuz
the stork. Now somebody's lynn
Judge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

The Cleveland Leader says: War would
develop now crop Of popular heroes,
and that would moi be a bad thing We
can stand the new heroes all right, but
how about another regime Of pension
nhnsos2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
No one dies
of Pulmonary Disease, Colds, Grip,
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, who take
"77" for a Cold.

Al druggists; price DC, zoe. or SlOo.
Humphreys Medicine Company, New
York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Sam Jones makes $4,000 a year preach
ing. and still some people wonder If Il
really pays 20 be good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

THE DAILY TINES is server by carriers
ON their own account in this Guy anu nn
Manchester. for 10 cents WEB Mho ,s
uaid weekly. but zoe. per month, W"ois
go monthly. by mail. OUTSIDE OF
Richmond. 81 cents a month. w
wear -anywhere in the United states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
The State Bank
of Virginia

Invites tho public 10 Inspect its vaults
for the safe keeping OF bonds, stocks. etc.
and especially les storage vault. for tho
safe Keeping Of silver plate aud other
bulky vaiuables. They are regarded as
safe as human Ingenuity and skill could
make them. At nisht they are guarded
By reliable, trustworthy guard.
parchi5-im :
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17


We arc distressed to hear that Captain
J. Plnckney Smith has been forced by
reason Of failing health TO resign his po-
sition as business manager OF the New
Orleans states. 70 Captain Smiths ener-
gy and good sense is largely due the sue
cess Of the States and by his admirable
traits OF character he has won for himself
a warm place in the hearts OF his brother
newspaper men in the South. who hopo
that his health may be speedily and per-
manently restored.
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Clubs do not seem 10 be such bad
weapons after all.
Colonel Davy Richardson and Hon. jim
Ferrter were not at all surprised at the
result.
Mothers Way is excellent, but Cap
tain Cunningham seems to have a way
Of his own that works fairly Well
The explosion this time was entirely on
the outside.
It seems to a game Of the ms against
the outs.
They say nothing is lost, but good
deal Of that campaign oratory would be
hard to classify now.
--
There will az least be no time lost in
breaking now men into Office.
The yellow journals have appeared now
in a gorgeous coat Of red war paint.
Mckinley has the right idea of buying
warships. for it cannot be told what they
might cost us if the other fellow bought
them.
It would hardly be fair to tell Spain TO
go off and get reputation first.
So far the prize-nghters have appeared
to be perfectly satisfied just 10 talk of
fighting each other.
Sam Jones makes $4,000 a year preach
ing and still some people wonder If Il
really pays 10 be good.
The Cleveland Leader says: WAR would
develop % now crop Of popular heroes.
and that would MOI be a bad thing" We
can stand the new heroes all right, but
how about another regime Of pension
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

So far the prize-nghters have appeared
to be perfectly satisfied just 10 talk OF
fighting each other.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

II would hardly be fair to tell Spain to
go off and get reputation first.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Mckinley has the right idea of buying
warships. for it cannot be told what they
might cost us If the other fellow bought
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17
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The yellow journals have appeared now
in gorgeous coat Of red war paint.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Clubs do not seem 20 be such bad
weapons after all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

They say nothing Is lost. but good
deal Of that campaign oratory would be
hard to classify now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Mothers Way is excellent but Cap
tain Cunningham seems to have a way
OF his own that works fairly well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

There will at least be no time lost In
breaking now men into Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

Colonel Davy Richardson and Hon. Jim
Ferriter were not at all surprised at the
result.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

It seems to a game Of the ms against
the outs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-17

The explosion this time was entirely or
the outside.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21

April and May are the best months
for Matching and with the pen of one
male and dozen hens, which have
been we'll cared for during the winter,
you should be supplied with plenty of
eggs by that time, which may be de-
pended upon to hatch fair per cent
of strong chickens, writes Eugene
Randall. This is for the North, but
at the South and West the season is
one to three months earlier.
Take sitting hen to a new nest in
any building not previously occupied
by poultry, place her upon few nest
eggs until you are. sure she means
business, then give her the eggs to
hatch. During the period of incuba-
ton feed on corn, giving free access
to plenty of grit. Previous to putting
her on the eggs SEQ that she is free
from lice. There are four or five kinds
of lice. Two are found in the poultry
houses. What are termed mites are
small gray lice that breed in filth and
swarm all over the inside of the build
ing. 1t is this louise that compels
many sitting hen to leave the nest
before she has hatched chick. Dur
ing the day the>red spider, louise may
be found on the >underside' of the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
iood's Pills cure all liver ills. 25 cents.
Ine Oyster.

The sentiment which annually greets
the return of the oyster from its sum.
mer vacation may not be of an esthetlc
sort, but certainly it is as remote as
possible from mercenary considerations
Of commerce. And yet the oyster not
only stands for great delicacy, but for
a great industry that will in time be
vastly greater. 1t is shown by Gov.
ernment statistics, for instance, that of
the 35,000,000 bushels of oysters con.
sumed throughout the world each year
30,0o0,000 bushels are supplied by the
United States, and that the oyster fish.
cry excels any other fishery in impor
tance. Add to this that the industry
is especially important in the States OF
New Jersey and Maryland-the latter
alone producing one-third of the worlds
crop-and it will be seen that there are
special reasons why PHILADELPHIA
should be cordial +, the oyster, and
should greet its advent with degree of
effusiveness not extended to any other
thing in the edible list with the posi-
BILE exception of the Thanksgiving tur.
key.-Philadelphia Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
Corn That Catches Coons.

Eight or ten years or so ago there
was lake near Morrilton covering
about 10000 acres. When the big
floods came two years ago an opening
was made by the surging waters which
carried off all the water of this lake
when the floods subsidized. The bed
of the lake dried up and left the richest
soil the world ever saw. 1t is ten
feet deep, and nothing the River Nile
ever produced could excel it.
This year Mills and HALEY have a
crop of corn on about 1000 acres Of
this land. They sowed the corn
broadcast like wheat, and scores ID
Shoots" are also loaded down.
'tIt is the most remarkable corn
crop ever produced in the world" de.
clared Professor Cox, and to make the
story even more interesting, he ended
it by declaring that "coon" was
caught between the stalks, and, being
unable to extricate itself because they
were so thick, was killed by those
who came upon it.--Little Rock (Ark. J
Democrat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
A HOMEGROWN Experience.

-. -. -. -
"a liian "ei' ih'o al ieenouse to cooi
oh'
AL aprup' anu inipetuous hireu man
cioseu anu iockeu uhe uoor ana Went
away Inc next uay was SUNDAY anu
Tue nireu nnan uiu hot come pack,
Whiie the man VINO yearneu TO cooI
OH waited ior tne return Oh the hlreu
man MS opJect was accomplished IN q
very thorough manner. lie cooled OH
Inc mulned uoor gave pack put
echoes 10 MS plows' ana MS voice could
una no place 10 escape ana SOUND the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
What He Should Do With Her.

There is a certain Clevelander who
has won considerable fame and some
wealth as an expert handler of horses.
He is also the possessor of pleas
ant home, charming wife and a
bright three-year-old boy. The lat
ter is the delight OF his fathers heart
and the little fellow not only knows
lots of horse talk, but takes keen de-
light in mild attempt al holding the
reins over speed trotter. The wee
horseman has picked up the habit OF
calling his parents by their first
names, and the way in which he ut.
ters them is decidedly cunning.
One day not long ago his father
came home in hurry and found that
luncheon wasn't ready.
what do you think of that, my
small man?" he cried as he tossed the
three-year-old in the air. ''Here's
papa come home in. terrible hurry
and no luncheon ready. What ought
we to do with such a naughty man.
MAJ"
Tho little fellows eyes sparkled.
"Trade her off, Clint, trade her Off
he shouted. Cleveland Plair Dealer
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-21
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS.


The farm horse ought to have plenty
of grooming, but the curry-comb
ought not to do very much. The most
work in grooming should be after the
days work is done. His legs and feet
ought to have special care. Clean his
feet out thoroughly each evening. An
old broom will do good work in this.
Give a good rubbing over the whole
body with wisp of straw, working
briskly on his legs and feet. Keep
the fetlocks trimmed closely and per.
tectly free from mud and dust when in
Ihe stable.