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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-21
BURGLARS IN DEDHAM.

Dedham. Mass. Nov. 2i.-Two burg
larles. the first In Dedham for some time.
were reported TO the police last night.
The house OF Newton Jonah was en-
tered while the family were at church
and "A gold watch and bracelet stolen.
Charles Cooks house was entered about
the same time and two childrens banks
taken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-21
GUILTY OF MANsLAUGHTER.

Dover, Me-, Nov. PA verdict of man.
slaughter was returned in the case
against Paul Peter for the killing OF John
Smart. a Kineo guide, the grand jury
having reported bill Of murder against
him. The trial occupied an entire week,
and the defense was that during a row
between the men Peters shot Smart in
self-defense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-21
A WICKED NEGRO.

Cleveland, Nov. 21.-John Stefancin
was shot and killed and John Fodorico
mortally wounded last evening by Sam
Carr colored man from North Caro-
lima. Carr entered Stefancin's yard i'm
an intoxicated condition. Stefancin at
tempted to put him out. a quarrel en-
sued and Carr pulled a revolver and be-
gan firing. Carr was arrested
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-21
The "AmerIc,n boy" Ba,tlc.hip.

Every patriotic American hopes the
school boys OF the United states Will
succeed I'm their efforts to raise $1,000
O00 which will be- used I'm building a
battleship Co be called the American
Boy 10 costs great sums OF money
to build "A warship. but you build up
your health with Hostetter's stomach
Bitters at small expense. This remedy
Is an appetizer. tonic. blood purifier
and stimulant. ~ is FOR stomach. liver
and bowel disorders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-21
soUTHELL CONVICTED.

ST. Paul Nov. 2l.-After being out -
hours tho jury In the case Of J. n. South
,n, on trial charged with selling forged
government time checks. returned ver-
dict OF guilty. The swindle is said to
have amounted 10 about 800, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-21
LETTING UP ON DREYFUS.

Paris. Nov. 2l.-The government, ac-
cording TO The Temps. has ordered a
modification of the prison treatment OF
former Captain Albert Dreyfus. Drey-
fus is to be allowed to promenade and
exercise six hours day over an area OF
eight aeeeS-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-21
HIS AIM WAS POOR.

Rockland, Me-, Nov. 2i.-,John Lee, pro-
prietor OF the ST. Nicholas cafe. attempts
ell 60 shoot Mrs Addle NJ. Morrison. the
housekeeper at the St Nicholas hotel.
yesterday. The shot failed TO hit the
Intended mark. Lee was apparently in
toxicated. lie wss arrested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
MAGRUDER EWELL CAMP.
An Enthusiastic Celebration Tho Tramp
%uisance in Williamsburg.

WILLIAMSBURG VA. Jan. 2n.-Spe-
ciai Naertder- EwcU Camp. Confederate
Veterans 0ttingly celebrated Generai
Robert L. Lees birthday. al Cameto OF,
Hall last night. The opera House, WHICH
was decorated with Confederate ahu -
ginia naGs was crowded WIN ci,'%''9
~ tho town and surrounding country.
Commander james j.. MQhcGIc 49,.
and tho choir sang Maryland. MY Mary
land The orator Of tho evening was
William Lindsay Bihh Esq. OF Nortolk,
whose uatchless elOQuence thlllleu Hls
hearers and brought forth round aIter
round Of applause. ,., .boir
The members Of the camp, with ther
families proceeded 10 the dinins-rooui'
where am elaborate banquet was spredu,
Clarence Bartlett whose disappedIailree
from the home of his uncle In NeWPuI
News carly this week caused cohslutia
hle unoasiness 10 his relatives. speHt a,
tordav I'm this citv He seemed 70 ne ~
good spirits. and MS irlehds "oeu 'o'' Nv
Uneasiness about the l'd. 49,. ,.,o
A drunken negro last night nroke Iieo
the residence Of Mr.. Dilllnshdiu' VIZ
lives in Court house square anu Iiah'!s
bie vrav to a vacant room. proceeded 10
make himself comfortable by taklue
coat upon the bed. The master Oh thV
house drove the negro into inc stree az
the point OF pistol. after "I'cn "o u''
WILLIAMSBURG is Overrun with uamps
inst now. They have a camp near to"h.
Snd thev make daily trips here 10 eet
ecnethinC 90 cat. Sergeant spencer -
called upon every day by some OF 'ho
bobos asking FOR a bed In the city Jan:
Tho regular quarterly meeting OF nv
posrd ~ Visitors of tho Eastern STA te
Iroenital was held al that institution 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
STAFFOED ENDORSES MASON.
Daughters of the Confederacy to Aid the
Veterans in Good Work.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Jan. 90
Speculation. T. Weldon Berry has been
appointed Commemorative attorney OF
Stafford, county to FIJI the vacancy occl-
stoned by the elevation of II. III. l.. Chi
chester TO the county judgeship. The
bar and Democratic leaders OF STAFFORD
have unanimously endorsed Senator John
T.. Mason. of King George county, for the
judgeship Of the Tenth circuit. 10 MI
the vacancy occasioned by the death OF
Judge William 5. Barton.
The Fredericksburg Chapter, Daughters
OF the ConfedeTacy. have elected the FOL
lowing officers for the ensuing year: Mrs.
J. y. Barney, president. Mrs. Josephine
Wallace. vice-president; Mrs. Y. VI. Elem
ing, secretary: Miss MOllie Mauder. re-
cording secretary; Miss Sallie Gravatt,
treasurer: Miss Sallie Lacy, historian. II
has also passed resolutions TO appropri-
ately celebrate General Lees birthday
as long as the chapter is in existence,
and to cooperate with the Grand Camp,
Confederate Veterans. in securing cor
rect and impartial history of the late
war.
Delegates to the Sugar-Beet Convention
began TO arrive here this afternoon, and
q large delegation is expected by the
opening of the convention at the Opera
House tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21

Richmond: Boyle 81 Deanc's trustee TO
A. NJ Boyle. stock. fixtures, etc, in store
No. 24OO Church Hill avenue. two horses;
one wagon. two sets OF harness. ana
chooses in action. 500.
Henry C. Boschen to Wilhelmine
Schmidt n-99), Leonora ]. Siegel Q-y9)
William II. Boschen d-297). W.lhelmine
Boschen 1-200. and II. Carl Boschen
O-2o7 1-33 interest in IN feet on south
side Broad street, between rum ana
Sixth, si.2l2s7
James J. Rankin and wife 10 Margarc,
RANKIN. 20 ih-12 feet on west side sew
enteenth street. IS feet on west side sew
enteenth. II feet south OF Darlington,
30 feet on south side Washington street.
% feet vest ss Baker, ~ asst On west
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
New Orleans Events.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 2O.-The wealth
or showed decided Improvement to-day.
but the track was very heavy. The at
tendance was good and the betting fair.
Summaries:
First ace-mle-Basquil g TO p first.
Nav (6 20 and 10 p second. Bitten 5
Sister 30 TO u third Time, l:53.
Second race--six furlongs Virgins
{even) first. Dazzle 6 TO and even) sec
ond. Tom Kingsley q to p third. Time.
l.22 II.
Third race-six and half furlongs-
Uncas Is TO II first, All Alone d3 TO 10
and OUT second. Hanobelle g 10 u third.
Time. 1880.
Fourth race-mile and twenty yards
Jamboree g TO u first, Rosa Hurns % TO
and 10 q second. Bridgeton 6 10 p
third. Time, 1853 IL.
Fifth race--six furlongs-Treopa a to
u first. Bob Millican go 10 l and to ID
second. Eclle of Fordham go to u third.
Time. 1:2i IL.
Sixth race-six and. half furlongs-
Loyalty Il TO p first, Vannessa $40 to l
and TO y second, Pardon go TO u third
Time, 1:29 1-2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
THREATS FROM RUSSIA.
TTDEWATER DOCTORS.
The seabcard Medical Association Organ
lied at Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, Jan. 2o.-special.-
The Soaboard Medical Association was
organized here to-day with ninety-nine
members from Tidewater Virginia and
North Carolina.
The following officers were elected.
President, DR.. J. +. Lynch, OF Norfolk
First Vice President. Or. Thomas Rid
dick. Of Perquians. n. c.; Second Vice
President. Dr.. J. II. Peak. of Hampton
Secretary. Or. J. f. Phillips, of Suffolk
Treasurer. DR.. Lomax Gwathmey, OF Nor
folk
The association will meet in January
and July Of each year in Norfolk or with
in thirty miles OF Norfolk and in North
Carolina alternately. Only graduates OF
medical colleges. and physicians in good
standing are admitted. A number Of In
teresting papers were read and tonight
Dr. Southgate Leigh lectured on the Y
ray, illustrating his lecture with elabo-
rate apparatus.
Or. Leigh entertained the visiting phys-
cans after the lecture at his home. There
will be sessions tomorrow. an oyster
spread at noon and a banquet at night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21

side Seventeenth street, 81 feet south of
Carr rgton. 80 1-3 feet on east side Sew
enteenth street, Ii 2-3 feet north OF Bald
win a. feet on Marshall street northwest
corner Sixteenth. II 10 feet on west
side Seventeenth street. 81 feet south OF
Darlington. and &c SO feet on south side
Grace street between Seventeenth and
h ehteenth, 81.
Mary A. and James ]. Rankin TO Mar
garet Rankin 1914 feet on Marshall street.
southwest corner Sixteenth, $50.
Juliet J. Tabb S trustee 10 william j.
Leake. 90 feet on south side Broad street,
80 feet east of Laurel, $3.50.
j. r.. Ward and wife TO Sadie A. War
rem. SO feet on north SIDE Clay street. JIt.
feet east Of Third subject TO deed OF
trust of s2.12o $1,000
Annie H. MrigNt trustee TO VI. }. Ely
son ~ feet on west side 81. Peter street
81 feet south of Calhoun 500.
Henrico: Thomas divers trustees 10
Richmond Mutual Building Association
20 feet on north side State street, l2fl3
feet west of Malone, $3.50
Edmund $. Read and wife 10 william
T.. oakley. lJOx266 feet on road leading TO
Nine Nile road, 800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
THE PETERSBURG BUDGET.
Fire in Chesterfeld-A Young Man in I'm
fortunate Mental Condition.

PETERSBURG. VA, Jan. 20.-Special.
Mr.. j. s. Sublett has renewed his lease OF
the Shirley Hotel. from April next. and
some valuable improvements are to be
made TO the house. The barn OF Mrs.
Armistead Wills. on Church road. Ches-
terrified county. took fire yesterday, but
was extinguished before much damage
had been done.
A commission OF lunacy was held this
afternoon 20 inquire into the mental con-
dition of Mr.. j. Keene Britton. widely
known young man OF this city. Without
arriving at any decision in the case, the
commission adjourned for ten days. MT.
Brittons friends had him taken TO the
Home for the Sick this afternoon for
treatment
The residence OF Mr.. Joseph Seward,
on Washington street. was entered last
night during the absence of Mr. Seward
and his wife from home, and was robbed
of an avercoat. suit Of clothes, and
some other articles.
Captain T. G. Morton, OF Staunton.
Inspector-Generalo of the Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans of Virginia, left
here this morning for Lynchburg 10 at
tend the meeting Of the Advisory Coun-
Gil
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
KIAO CHOU OPEN PORT.
GERMANY DECIDES TO GIVE UsEx-
CLUsIyE RIGHTS TO THE HARBOR
Russix Threatens to Withdraw her
Friendship and observation-disclosures
Undecided as Yet

LONDON, Jan. IA dispatch 10 Inc
Times from Shanghai says;
1T is stated in official quarters nero
that Germany will make Kiao CHOU an
omen port without exclusive privileges 10
Germans. and broadly on the lines adopt
ed at Hong Kong. the land being held
under crown leases"
THREATS FROM RUSSIA.
LONDON, Jan. N.-The Pekin cores
pondent OF the Times telegraphs to-day
AT his second interview with the Tsung-
Ii-Yamen yesterday "wednesday the re-
monstrance Of the Russian charge d'af-
faires. NJ. Pavloff, was in the. nature OF
intimidation against the opening OF Ia
Iien-Wan. He threatened reprisals ana a
withdrawal OF Russia's friendship and
protection.
The Chinese, while recognizing the ad-
vantages Of the British terms as affordlng
the best hope OF maintaining the integrity
OF the empire, are wavering.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
MIR. B0WSER'S TROUBLES.
MIR. Bowser Continues to Find Lie !"
Fiat Full Of Adventure.

D., WIS = o'clock in the morning. Mr..
nowser suddenly shook off sleep, and sat
I'D i'm bed and exclaimed:
Land o. Goshen. but what has s'ruch
this house,
what is it?" asked Mrs. Bowser as
she opened her eyes. ,.,
The house seems 10 be i"ilihs III
Dye hear that nOiseF ,,
That's only the family overhead. inc
man gets up at o o'clock 20 go 10 MS
work somewhere. I've heard hiin every
morning since we've been her.
And he thumps and bangs ana KnocAs
around like that. does hei BY the great
horn spoon but hear Unjust hear MN
irving 90 knock the house do"n.
Hes only putting on his shoes, said
Mrs Bowser. you'll get used TO all
these noises in time. You see, in our
house. ..-
81 se. that no man on the face or TINS
earth can prancc around ana wake me
nm al q o'clock Tn the morning inter-
rripted Mr.. Bowscr. as ne got out or
he'd WHY hear him. Hes jumping
ND and down on purpose 10 spite me
Hes probably In cahoots with tho JAM
.ress and she's told him 10 knock down
the plaster over our heads.
..But YOU can't do anything. Please
don't raise a fuss. II youll come back
10 bed TN speak 90 the mans wife
during the day.
"Jurnp up and down over my head VIII
bs,' growled Mr.. B0wscr. as he continued
N dress. II don't intend to raise russ
mt as he comes down stairs shall give
him piece Of my mind. II the people
,n this house think they can run me they
will get left
Mrs Rowser coaxed and argued. but
a. soon as he was ready he stepped out
into tho han 20 wait for the man to come
down. he hadn't long 20 wait. The man
not only came gathering down. but he
whistled as he came.
s.You-vou live up stairs, do your
demanded Mr. Bowser as he barred the
way.
yes. sir"
And YOU get mp at o'clock i'm tho
morning and hammer. and hang, and
thurap. and pound and jump me out q
bed, Do YOU suppose ] will put up with
any such goings on7
do YOU occupy the fiat in here?' asked
the man.
- do sir
DO YOU pay your rent?'
"Of course ] do
wei ! nave the nat pN'i Fvus an"
also pay my rent. II you want TO dance
around. kick over the chairs. or yell ike
an Indian 20 ahead. That's your prlvi-
lege. shall also do as I've "a mind to-
'Do YOU mean that YOU will continue 20
get ID at the unearthly hour OF o'clock
in the morning and stamp around 'till
YOU wake me up" asked Mr.. Bowser
"Ili get up when like go TO bed when
I like. and don't you try 70 fool with me-
~ you don't like things move out.
And The man gave Mr.. Bowser dig
with his elbow and passed on, making
A great deal OF unnecessary noise with
his feet md whsiling awsy for dear
NE. ~ ives not yet out OF the hou~e
and Mr.. Bowser was choking with irdig-
nation. when the head OF the family
in the fat below came out into the hall
and looked up and shouted:
Hey, you up there's the house on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
A THlEF'S WILD RUN.
CONFRONTED WJrH CHARGES BE
NAMES a BREAk.
II. i. Ihorp Esprc.se, Himself as CONF
dent Of Winning over Congress.
man tpcs.

RoNDTON. VA. Jan Especial
congressman X. r. Thorp ~ stan here.
Tic appears scrcnoly happy and contented,
and does not seem to allow as.douht g.
pass through his mind as to his ability
TO secure the seat now occupied by Hon.
sydney T. Epcs Mr. Thorp has a soOd
deal al stake in the contest. for he Is said
60 have spent a large sum Of money
IN his contest and expects to be re-
imbnrscd when he IS seated.
COLONEL GOODE.
Colonel J. Thomas Goodc was here AT
court Monday. He lives near here The
colonel will DE remembered as the Popu-
ISL contestant six years ago. with james
J.. Epcs Democrat for the seat occupied
H. that gentlemen In the House Of Repre-
scntatives often think. in meeting
with The Colonel. OF the great wrong done
him by tho Democratic House. He had a
much stronger ease than either Of MI.
Thorps. and the latter gentleman has
gained one Of his contests and expects %
gain tho other
Since the holidays the Boydton Graded
School as resumed under very favorable
circumstances with good attendance.
There are three teachers engaged. MI.
G. II. Irving is principal. and Mrs. j.. T..
Clacs. and Miss Iula Boyd. assistants.
sidney College. and has charge Of the
higher classes. including ancient and
modern languages and mathematics.
General Lees birthday yesterday was
celebrated only so FAR as closing the two
banks IN this place.
4 WILD Run.
Young man. the son OF worthy
Colorcd man. named Davy cole. living
Two or three miles from here. was sus-
pccted Of being one Of the thieves who
broke into the store-hOuso Of c. ID. Parks
in this place. last week. and stole pistols
and watches and this morning was con-
fronted by the town sergeant. charging
him with the crime. The fellow broke ana
ran or az a rapid gait and-.in his nght
was passing through the lot OF common
wcalth's Attorney Goode. who not know
ing ne was fleeing from the officer haiie'
him and wanted 10 know why ne was
passing through his lot IN such an I'M
ceremonious manner and. Instead OF STOP
ping. the fellow drew "a pistol perhaps
the ono ne stole from Parks store ano
threatened 20 shoot the commonwealth
Attorney and made away as iast as
possible into the woods. The officers are
pursuing him and II is thought ne VIII
DC overtakcn and captured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
cATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
a Pleasant simple. Butssfs EHestuai Cure
FOR II.

Catarrh OF the stomach has long been
considered the next thing OF incurable.
The usual symptoms are full or bloatins
sensation after eating. accompanied
sometimes with sour or watery-risiags. n
formation OF gases. causing pressure on
uhe heart and lungs and difficult breath
ing: headache, tickle appetite. nervous
ness and general played out, languid
feeling.
There Is often foul taste in the mouth.
coated tongue. and II the interior Of the
,stomach could be seen II would show a
'simy. infsmed condition.
4 The cure for this common and obsti-
mate trouble Is found In treatment
which causes the food to be readily
thoroughly digested before u has time
ITO ferment and irritate the delicate niue
,ous surfaces OF the stomach.
To secure a prompt and healthy OIL
gestion is the one necessary thing TO do
and when normal digestion is secured
the catarrhal condition will have disap-
peared
According 20 Or. Harlanson the safest
and best treatment is to use after each
meal tablet, composed Of Diastase.
iAseptic P.psin. a little Nux, Golden seal
and fruit acids
These tablets can now be found at all
drug stores under the name OF stuart
Dyspepsia Tablets. and. not being pat
ent medicine, can be used with perfect
safety and assurance that healthy APP
petite and through digestion will FOLLOW
their regular use after meals
Mr. n. J. Booher OF 21l0 Dearborn ST,
Chicago III writes: "Catarrh is local
condition resulting from neglected colo
in the head whereby the lining mem
.brane OF the nose becomes infamed ana
the poisonous discharge therefrom. pms
ding backward into the throat reaches the
stomach. thus producing catarrh OF the
stomach. Medical authorities prescribed
for me for three years for catarrh or
stomach without cure but today | am tho
,happiost OF men after using only one ooI
Sf Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets. | cannot
ffnd appropriate words to express my
good feeling.
, have found flesh. appetite and sound
)rest from their use.
: stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest
preparation as well as the simplest ana
hnost convenient remedy for any form OF
indigestion catarrh Of stomach bilious
mess sour stomach. heartburn and bloat-
ing after meals
Send for little book. mailed free on
stomach troubles by addressing stuart
Co, Mar,hsll. Mich. The tablets can be
found at all drug stores.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
Salem Snap Shots.

SALEM. VA. Jan. 0.-Special-Roa-
noke College students VIII issue an an
nual this session.
Rev. T. ]. Shpman. pastor or the First
OF Roanoke College. has been invited by
the students OF that institution to deliver
the annual address before the Y. NJ. G. y.
on February 10Th.
Rev. F.. NJ. Martin, OF Norfolk. who re-
Gently accepted the call 10 the Salem Bap-
fist church, will arrive here February
LIST 10 enter upon his pastorate.
Rev. Clarence II. Fox. son OF Dr. L. A.
Fox OF Salem. recently pastor CT the
Lutheran church at Harolson, Ga. has
accepted call to Morristown. Tenn.
Evangelist c. Il. Strouse. who has been
quite ~. IS convalescent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
OBITUARY.
Charles +. Morton.

PAMPLIN CITY, VA, Jan. 20.-Special
Mr.. Charles +. Morton died at his home,
at Pamplin City. yesterday. He was one
OF the professors in the Fishbourne
Waynesboro Military School, in which
for several years he was prominent
factor, but III health rendered him unit
for his position. so he came TO his home
and has been tenderly nursed by his fam
lily and his many friends until death. Mr.
Morton from his birth was ever a shin
ing mark. a true Christian gentleman,
fine scholar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
Hicky.

DANVILLE, VA. Jan. 20.-Special.-A
telegram received here to-day briefly an
nounced the marriage at Atlanta to-day
of Miss sue Hickey, second daughter of
Mr.. c. II. Hickey. and Mr. Il. NJ Walker.
son of Or. b. NJ Walker. All the parties
live here. The announcement came as "a
complete surprise.
The groom has been located in At
lanta for several months. The bride LETT
Tor that city last week. presumably 10
visit relatives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
SNORT SESSION.
Grounds and buildings Committee Adj
iourned After Half an Hours Work.

The Grounds and Buildings Committee
had very little work to do at the meeting
last night at O'Clock in the city Hall
When Sub-Chairman King called the com
mittee To order the following We're pres
ent: Messrs Brock, Briggs, Snead, and
Blanks-just quorum.
The request OF Sergeant-at-Arms nus
keil for new elevator doors was laid on
the table on motion Of Mr.. Brock
Some discussion regarding the pay ron
was INDUCED in, after which the matter
was laid over for a special meeting on
the 3lst instant.
The claim of Mr. w. s. Toler for SER
vices as night Waterman during the Ill
ness OF Waterman McGitnin was APP
proved and the committee theh ad-
ionrned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
Caught In FarmvilIe.

Annie Thornton. negress. was ar
rested n Farnyil yesterday and brought
20 this city, where, al the Second station,
she In held on two charges. one OF hav-
ing entered the house No. 6l7 east Main
street and having stolen S47. the proper
~ of Mr.. T. Dan Hicks. therefrom. and OF
having stolen 81. 70 and whist broom
from Fannie Giles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
4 NEW GENERATOR.
Insulaie Your Feet, Punch the Bag aud
shock Your Friends.

party of young men were amusing
themselves in the y NJ. c. a. gymnasium
yesterday Afternoon, when one, who had
been punching the bag" for several min
utes. happened TO place one Of his fingers
near an iron pipe in the room. He was
surprised TO notice a sharp flash of light,
accompanied by prickling sensation, and
a cracking sound.
II was several minutes before he re-
called the fact that he was not walking
dynamo. but had only generated little
static electricity by the rapid friction OF
his fist against the bag. The rubber
shoes which the young man wore served
To insulate him from a ground" and he
was converted into a kind OF Leyden jar.
Others wearing cloth shoes found that
the electricity was dlsslpated as fast as
generated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-21
DEATHS.

PHILIPS.-Died. at her residence. No COS
west Cary street Tuesday. January Is
1898. at '2:1O Il. NJ. Mrs. GEORGE
ANNA PHILIPS. widow OF Charles
Philips.
Funeral from Grove-Ayenue Baptist
church FRIDAY, January 2l 1858, az Il
0'rlorE