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The evening times., 1898-07-29
Ostriches In America,
IT,. kha Cb,,,~N Noxxa

In 1882 twenty ostriches were imported to this
country from South America and sold to Cal
ifornia company for nearly $1,000 apiece. Less
than half decade later the number had been
raised to several hundred. mostly by importa-
ton. and the industry was established in differ
ent portions of the warmer parts Of America.
The ungainly legs and peculiar proportions OF
the huge bird make it ANYTHING bot beautiful.
and its one redeeming point is the glossy rich
ness Of its beautiful plumage.
The feathers are plucked first when the bird is
cornered, a bag pulled over its head and he is
thrown on his side and held fast. About dozen
feathers are taken from the wings and tail at one
tina.
The ostrich seems to thrive we'll in this coun-
try and his raising is becoming 4 considerable
commercial factor in those moderate climates
where he Is successfully kept. His temper is bad,
however. and he rarely becomes tame and not
afraid. He is very prone to anger, when he may
iujure his keeper severely with his kicks or
stamping.
The evening times., 1898-07-29
NO CHANCE FOR CIVILIANS.
Future Second Lieutenants VIII ne
Promoted From the Hanks.

Future Second Lieutenants VIII BE
Promoted From the hanks.
There is no longer a chance for a CIV
u,an to secure an appointment as second
lieutenant in the army.
At the present time there are no va
cancies in this rank, and when vacancies
occur they will be filed by promotions.
This Is the announcement of the Presi-
dent. To gentleman who called upon
him today seeking the appointment OF
second lieutenant. the President said'
..rbe day for civil appointments to Of
ficers' places in the army has passed
The civilian is all right, but the man al
the front is better. I intend that the
brave lads who have gone out IN the
front and done the fighting shall have
the rewards. Hereafter the only recon-
mendations for an army appointment
that will have weight with me will be
recommendations from officers at the
front"
The evening times., 1898-07-29
The most virtuous deed the navy coul

The most virtuous deed the navy could
perform at this idle time would be the
bombardment of Cienfuegos. That Is, If
it should be kept up until the place sur
renders. 1t is from there that General
Shafter received the pitiful appeal of the
starving Cubans for an attack and Amer
lean possession of the town. They said
that hundreds of women and children
were surely dying of hunger, but could
be saved'by prompt action. 1t is a cry
that ought to be needed. There is no
apparent reason why the bombardment
should be longer delayed. II 1t is begun
it should be carried to the point of sur
render. and not abandoned, as other en-
terprises of the kind have been. when
the Spaniards have been encouraged by
the ''repulse" of the Americans.
The evening times., 1898-07-29
The Monroe Doctrine.
fErom the Hartford Courant.l

The future Of the Monroe doctrine is not con-
ditioned in any way on our decision IS regards
the keeping or not keeping of territory wrested
from Spain in the present war. In the years to
come the doctrine will continue to have just
50 much force it derives from European re-
spect for the fighting weight of Uncle Sam, plus
European fear that John Bull may have to be
rcckoned with, too. Rumors come drifting
through the cable from time to time that Ger
many wants a big slice Of Brazil; that Italy is
minded to interfere between Chile and the Ar
gentine Republic. ETC.. etc Sensible Americans
do not allow themselves to be greatly disturbed
by these r,imors They have an idea that Eu-
rope has not yet had time to forget the Mexi-
can adventure of Napoleon III and its sequelss
The evening times., 1898-07-29

Considering the expectation of the War
Department that General Miles would
keep the wires busy with the news of
his movements from hour to hour. the
lack of any direct Information for a
couple of days must be annoying. There
is nothing in the situation there to cause
anxiety or to call for dispatches. but
daily news was distinctly promised. 1t
is clear that General Miles is no more
infatuated with the pen than General
Shafter.
The evening times., 1898-07-29
Some Naval Omcers.
From tho New York Tribune ,

Dan DAILY, now Union Pacific section hand in
Kansas gunner's mate OF the Baltimore un-
der Capt. Schley when that vesEel carried the
body Of Capt Ericsson to Sweden, and he says
that Capt. Schley is every inch gentleman.
besides being ever ready for fight. He was on
the Yorktown with Fighting Bob Evans when
that commander made the Chileans salute the
American Gag in the harbor Of Valparaiso, and
he declares that Evans is almost idolized by his
crews. Next to Evans in popularity he ranks
Capt Philip, of the Texas. who, he says is
known among his sailors as the SKY pilot" on
account Of his religious iRclinations. He declares
that Philip makes practice Of holding religious
services on shipboard.
The evening times., 1898-07-29

1t is not surprising that the movement
in the direction of peace has produced a
good impression among the people Of
Spain. If the popular understanding Is
like that of the newspapers. The latter
have been allowed by the censor ID say
the conditions of peace make no demand
for indemnity and respect Spain's SOW
ereignty in the Philippines.
The evening times., 1898-07-29

Several Spanish gunboats and nearly a
score Of Spanish merchant vessels will be
gathered in by the Raleigh and Concord
in the Pacific, to the enlargement of the
bank account of the gallant tars. Pro-
vided, of course they are not scuttled
before our ships run them down. Spain's
submarine navy is already without ri
val in point of number and tonnage.
The evening times., 1898-07-29

At any rate. the right of the United
States TO construct. own and control a
Nicaraguan Canal is not apt to be con-
tested by any European power. since this
war has demonstrated that We can be
very much in earnest in upholding any
doctrine we have declared.
The evening times., 1898-07-29

The Advertisers Guarantee Company. Of Chi.
sago. hereby certises that it has. by its expert
examiners. proven and attested the circulation
of THE TIMES. Washington. D. C. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month Of June.
1898. was s,5s4 copies.
This is GUARANTEED to the advertisers Of
tte country by BOND OF $4,000 in the Fidelity
..ith the Northwestern National Bank of Chicago
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY.
BIZ J. R. MASON. President.
The evening times., 1898-07-29
Abolish Inference
fFrom the Loui,yille Courier.Jo,,rn,,

(From the LousvlIle Courler-JoarnaI.D
Somebody who saw Admiral Dewey in New
York several years ago doubted whether he
amounted to much because he wore good and
clean clothes. We having great deal to
say Just now OF the medievalism OF SPAIN but it
seems that in our country it requires one Of the
greatest battles Of the world to convince some
people that one can be considerable Of . man
without also being hog.
The evening times., 1898-07-29
A Preachers Pun.
lrrom the Ladies, Home Journal. !,

Dr.. James K. Hosmer. while recently visiting
Boston, had occasion to visit the new Public Ii.
brary. Al he went up the steps he met Edward
Everett Hale, who asked the doctors e;rInd.
ITO consult the archives" was the reply.
"By tho way. Hosmer," said Dr. Hale, do you
know where Noah kept his beesr
"No,'' answered Hosmer.
..in the ark hives said the venerable preach
er, a. he passed out of earshoe
The evening times., 1898-07-29
He Knew.
6 prom the Golden Penny

FrOm tne uoiueu Fehny.J
Two cannie Scots walking to Auchtcrmuchty
saw uncouth figure standing in distant field
After gazing intently one said:
n's never moving. 30 it's tatta (potato)
bogie" (sczrecrow.)
SITS not tatta bogie," replied the other.
cts man working BY the day."
The evening times., 1898-07-29
GUITEAU's SISTER.
She Has Entered Suit for q Second
Divorce.

Chicago. July 29.-Mrs. Frances G'iiteau
Norton. the authoress and sister 10 Presi-
dent Garfield's slayer, has file1 suit at
ST. Joseph, Mich. for a divorce. She
charges her husband. W. A NortDn. with
desertion.
Mrs. Norton's first husband WIS A1tor-
ney George Scoville, who defended
Charles Guiteau. and from whom she Sc
cured a divorce soon after the famous
trial
The evening times., 1898-07-29

Communications intended for publication in
The Times should be tersely and plainly written,
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. Rejected COM
munications will not be preserved. and only man
uscripts of obvious importance will be returned
to their authors
The evening times., 1898-07-29

MEMS SUIT The call to hur-
SALES. ry is sounded
again = tomor-
row is the last day of the Before
inventory Sale and consequently
the last day of the three greatest
offerings that have ever been made
in Mems Clothing. There isn't a
single, solitary Fancy or Mixed Suit
in the house not included in the
sale-and there are lots of Plain
Black and Blue Cheviots and Black
Clay Weaves also. If we can sell
275 Suits tomorrow We shall be sat-
isfed-we shall be in "apple-pie
order" then tos stake stock" You
won't have another chance like this
to buy Saks-made Clothing at great
deal less than the poorest kind sells
for elsewhere.
Choice Of the $50 and CZ7c
$50 grades for. ~, IL
Choice of the Suits up 071c
TO $l4 for. IsZO
Choice of the balance-up to the
highest-price Suit in theC(l 1c
fancy Stockton. v IszO
No trumped-up sale-this. Every
Suit is out of the regular stock
and the reductions are from actual
existing prices.
Big cuts have been made in sepa-
rate Pants. Very few men in Wash
ingt on but who know our pants ex-
cellencies and a reduction is a
temptation.
Mems Crash Bicycle Pants, with
double seat. belt straps, bloomer or
golf bottoms, thoroughly shrunk.
To close out the lot 70a
choice .........-.-........... lou
The evening times., 1898-07-29
BOY VICTIM OF WHISKY.
william Flaherty's Mother Found
Him UnconscI0ua.

New York. July 2s.-Eight-year-old
William Flaherty was found unconscious
by his mother In the hallway of their
home, No. 5Jl Warren Street. last night.
Ambulance Surgeon Stineson. who re-
vivsd him. said the boy was suffering
from alcoholism.
The lads parents believe that he was
overcome by whisky which boys in the
neighborhood had stolen from a grocery
The evening times., 1898-07-29

Readers of The Times who may at any time
be unable to procure copies of it at any news
stand or railroad station or on railroad trains, will
confer favor upon the management by sending
70 this office information of the fact
The evening times., 1898-07-29
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TIMES in all its editions, Morning. Evcn-
ing and Sunday. will be mailed to one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The evening times., 1898-07-29
'kJnd6||GM@
Final Offerings Of the
Before Inventory Sale.

store where the merchandise known to be of the high
est gade-and the policy of complete clearance recognized as
nvoable rule cost what may-last day
such h-oer advantages that do occur at any
other time anywhere else
We have written truly interesting chapters of the
buying possibilities of money mites than these.
The evening times., 1898-07-29

O0re watson some uIil0 ago. ana now De-
fore me, he says that on the way into
the Hartford had the Metacomet secured
alongside. the. smoke was so dense that
Farragut went aloft and Capt. Drayton
fearing thac. II wounded. he would be
killed by. falling to the deck, ordered
Quartermaster John H. Knowles to lash
him loosely where he stood. This was
done. with Farragut's assistance. after
the wisdom Of the precaution was ex-
planned tn him.
After Fort Morgan was passed and the
lifting Of the smoke permitted observa-
uoas from below. Farragut was re-
leased and descended to the deck But
a little later. when the Hartford rammed
the Tennessee, Commodore Watson, the
flag lieutenant. himself tied the admiral
to the mizzen rigging. near the rail, with
light rope. Quartemaster Knowles
died in April 1885. and was buried with
military and naval honors in the naval
cemetery at Annapolis.
Any naval offlcer who knows Commo-
dore Watson at all well, when questioned
about him, is sure to tell you that he Is
a man who does not know what 1t is to
lose his head. Some years ago he was
captain of the Mare Island navy yard
The long pirate grass in the yard caught
fire one day and the blaze threatened
the magazine. The marines and employees
of the yard started to flood the magazine
just as Watson arrived upon the scene,
He stopped the attempt to spoil the am
munition. and going on top of the mag
azine played hose so successfully on
the burning grass that the building, pow
der and many lives were saved.
One of Commodore Watson's warmest
friends in the service is Capt. John. w.
Philip. commander Of the batfleship Tex
.lnyxl L. 4,vut ka1 nHQ Lit
in the blockade Of the south coast of
Cuba. Philip IL a man after watson.s
own heart-quiet steadfast and an utter
stranger to fear. He IL veteran of the
civil war and later gained valuable ex-
perience and some measure of celebrity
In the merchant marine OF the Pacific
Coast Shortly after the war the Pacific
The evening times., 1898-07-29

caDture0 MT. fttdBdI, pOSlhdSeSh g.
-eral of the Confederacy, in company with
Jefferson Davis, the fugitive president OF
the government of the lost cause. Gen.
Wilson. recalling the event, said that he
was then intent alone upon the capture
of the fleeing head of the Confederacy.
and had accomplished his purpose. He
did not care for Reagan as prisoner
and did not desire to cucumber himself
with any more prisoners than Davis. so
he offered Reagan his parole. The latter
refused 1t, stating that Davis was old and
weak. He might need assistance and
possibly nursing, and Mr.. Reagan, who
was then a young and vigorous man. re-
solved to remain with his chief. At sec
ond meeting with Gen. Wilson the touch
ing fact came out that Reagan. when ne
resolved to accompany Davis. had no
thought of a political future. Both ne ana
Davis expected death at the hands OF
the Union authorities, and Reagan, speak
ing of the incident said that the only
future he expected when he declined a
parole and resolved to accompany Davis
was the grave.
Chatting with Gen. Wilson a few
months ago I mentioned this second
meeting with Reagan. The reference put
him in a reminiscent mood and he told
me among other things the amusing
story of his capture Of another noted
Confederate. Joe Brown, OF Georgia.
Brown, then governor Of his State and
commander in chief of the militia, had
come into the custody of Gen. Wilson
as a prisoner Of war. The Union leader
suggested to the prisoner that he did not
care to take him into actual custody and
that he could be released on parole. Gen.
Wilson added that possibly the fact that
he was commander in chief Of the militia
of Georgia might make It seem desirable
to him to be released upon parole. Brown
promptly accepted the, suggestion and
added that he was ready to give his pa
role. whereupon Gen. Wilson drew from
his pocket paper which he specially pre-
pared for the case OF Brown. 1t differed
somewhat from the routine certificate of
parole and contained as Wilson said,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
THE SINNERS OF MONDAY.
Twas Bargnin-Day for Justice at
the White TpmuIe

Justice John had a large number of SIN
ners, though small ones they were, before
him yesterday morning.
James Mason. a negro was charged
with cutting and stabbing w. II. Nor
rissett, young groceryman, and was
sent on TO the grand jury. Mason went
into Mr.. Morrissetts store and became
disorderly. Mr. Morrissett rebuked him.
whereupOn Mason left, and came back in
a little while with a huge knife. declaring
that he was looking for blood. He then
made an attack on the groceryman, cut
ting him seriously and painfully, but not
fatally.
Thomas Johnson and Charles Branch
doth colored were before the throne for
fighting on the street, and were fined $3.50
each.
Harriet Porter. negro girl. was
charged with being disorderly on the
street. and was fined s..
Rosa b. Washington, who was charged
with beating Harriet Porter, was also
fined g.
Robert Moss (colored) was presented to
Justice John on the charge of being dis
orderly and resisting Policemen Chester
man and Harris and was fined $50 and
the costs.
In the case of Thomas Harris (colored.
charged with entering I'm the daytime the
stable, No 925 Floyd avenue. and steal
ing a suit Of clothes, pair OF pants
coat and other articles Of clothing. the
hearing was continued until to-day.
The usual Saturday and Sunday DRINKS
We're also hand I'm some cases Sergeant
Thomas received s.. and in others Ser
geant Epps received the sinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
Property Transfers.

Richmond Martha A. BlackwelPs and
C. II. Hudgins's Trustee TO l. ID. Car
doxo. 90 IA feet on south side Broad
street, between Adams and Foushee. SSo'-
90.
John Walford and wife to Susan and
Florence Walford's Trustee, ID feet on
east side Thirteenth street, 80 feet south
of Clay S..
George /. Tenser and wife to Sarah
ElIza Childress. 80 feet on State street,
between Fulton and Erin, 500.
Henrico: Hill Carter, special commits
sIoner. 10 n. b. Gum, is interest in liz
acres about seven miles east OF Rich
mond. 800.
Frank w. Dabney's Trustee to J. f..
Runnert 40 feet on north side Leigh
street. l46 feet east Of Dineen. $780,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW
Ernest Gibbs Arrested on This
Chargc-Joc NatuIys Nindicnted.

Ernest Gibbs Arrested on This
Chargc-Joc NntuIys Nfndicnted.
Ernest Gibbs. a 17-year-old lad, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon on warrant
issued by Magistrate Larus. Of Henrico,
charging him with assaulting and cursing
L. Davis. Mr.. Davis eloped short time
ago with the boys sister. and he, meet
ing the couple in the road Sunday, began
abusing Davis. The warrant was sworn
out as a result Gibbs was bailed for his
appearance to-day.
Joe Jerome Matulys, who was charged
with the theft of a mOney-order from one
Of his companions at Clayton, was given
a hearing by Magistrate Thomas, and
the case against him was dismissed
Squire Tyler has issued a summons for
the Valentine Meat-Juice Company to
appear before him on Wednesday, April
9th. on complaint of a number of residents
OF the county, who charge that a nuisance
is created by the refuse from their abat-
toir. which flows into the creek between
Barton Heights and Muller's field.
The summons was served on the COM
pany by Constable Z. c. Garnett yester-
day morning.
The Clerk OF the County Court has Is
sued marriage license 10 Mr.. William
Wiker and Miss Matte Heath, both resi-
dents Of Henrico county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
BALDWIN & BROWN,
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
via Chesapeake and ONO railway at 3:tO
T. NJ, or Richmond aud PETERSBURG raIi-
road Norfolk and W estern route % A.
NJ connecting at Norfolk with old Do
minion Line steamer, sailing same eve
ming for New York.
WATER ROUTE.
STEAMSHIP Nid Do.4iiIiIV.4 IeoYes Rich
moud every Monday III - L. NJ. Tor New
tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer
Company's. gU3 east Main street, Chesa-
peaIe ana Ohio railway, ana Richmond
and petersburg railroad depots, ana at
conpanys office, l2l2 east Main street
Richmond. BagsS4Bg.e, &c SACKED nfS; through.
for New York and all points beyond can
Ee shipped by direct steamer sailing
rom Richmond every MONDAY at :
y M also. by STEAMERS leaving Rich
.,on M every WEDNESDAY, and SATUR.
INV at 8 i. VI. for Norfolk. connecting
Win steamer for New York.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
me FTeieht received and forwarded and
throush bills of lading issued for ali
nnrthern. easrern. ana .foreisn ports.
mortimer FROM NEW YORK
uaesangers can .Selve GaIIy, except Sun
diy. at 3 p. NJ. Saturday. +.
~ l11,nocting with Norfolk and Western
~aiiroad or Chesapea,ke ana ohio railway.
Yes every SATURDAY . +. NJ. (passen-
lea leaves md freight. and freight by steamers
S5.ia Norfolk every MONDAY and WE'D
EtSDAY at 3 p. NJ.
- e"iiinrs from cOmpany's pier, No. @
Nortb river. foot OF Beach street.
freight received and forwarded daily.
ITor f1rther information apply to
JOHN II. MAYER, Agent,
1912 east Main street,
Richmond, Va.
W 7. Guillaudeu, Nice-President and
nh 1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
Health is Wealth,

the original, all others limitations, Is
sold under positive Written Guar% w.
Memory. Dizziness. Wakefulness, tlts'
HvSferia. Ouickness. Evil Dreams Ner-
vousness Lassitude, or Excessive uIe 9 al
Tobacco. Opium, or Liquor %ni mn 'e and
Death At store or by mail, 81 a box
six for s.: with written guarantee to cure
or refund money Sample package, con-
tanning five days treatment WIN run
instructions. % cents. one sample only
sold to each person. At store or by mail
PeJ label Special Extra strength, for
Loss of Power. 81 box; six FOR ., with
written guarantee TO cure IN thirty DAYS ~,
DRUG COMPANY. Ninth and Main,
richmond. Va. NH S-Tu&Sa-nr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
United STATES GRAND JURY.
II VIII he Convened i'm The DiStrie'
Court This Monday.

The spring term Of the United St"leS
District Court in this city will bes'h To-
day. and tho court will be IN session uh'
n The vacation in october. the act,se
term. however will last about two WeeNs'
emo many important cases VIII DE tliu '.o
Including an interesting breach-ol-piO-
mise suit.
The grand jury will meet this morning
az 10 o'clock II is composed OF me I1 .,
lowing gentlemen Messrs James -
shepherd James c. Smith, n. X. saVase'
y. " Backus, l.. II. Kemp lsd -D,
schwartz. Robert Hamilton, M'chao'
Burke. y. A. Weisiger. william IOWA, us'
J. a. Gary. W. b. Berkley {. u. Nauen'
l. b. Carlton c. c. Brown, n. - Goo =.
Frank Holiday, w. S. Leake, ana W. -
lawrence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
sunreme Court of Appeals.

Arbuckle Brothers VS.. Gates q Brown
and Howell Smith VS.. Boudar, trustee
argued arr oIrd Iy M'' and Judge George j.
Christian for appellees. and submitted.
pobtpson's Administrators VS.. Dining
Arc,ed Inv Mr.. Charles l.. Page for plain
,isf in error. and continued until to-day.
The next cases to be called are Bots
soau trustee. VS.. Fuller, No. a. AMI
lewis administrator. VS.. Hicks No 20.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
D, stakes and Mrs. McLaren.

The Winter Resorter an attractive
oeriodicaI which. on May lst. becomes
"@,rhe Summer Resorter," has In It's April
No very charming pictures Of Miss
Moroe Stokes. of Richmond and Mrs.
- platt McIaren. The latter Is men
49,, among the most attractive Of the
',o,'ns married ladies at the White Sui
s 49, last season. and the welcome an
ppovncement IL made that she wiz agail
ho among the large number OF eharmlng
CHESTS who will wake the Ola WhIte M
"a former brilliancy and ehchan'i'e"'
the approaching season
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
The Meeting Was Postponed.

The meeting of the stockholders OF the
c.itizens' Exchange Bank. which was TO
have been held yesterday afternoon, has
been postponed until o'clock next Thurs
Ssv This course was rendered necessary
nv the absence OF a quorum.