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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27
POLICE ASSOCIATION.
The Organization VIII BE of Great
Benefit to the Force.


Benefit to the Force.
The police force are very much elatcd
over the success their association has met
with from the citizens of Richmond by
their contributions and kind wishes. For
a number OF years the members have had
an association amongst themselves for
the purpose OF assisting each other IN
case of the death of member or q MEM
bers wife. ON the death of a member
Of the police force each member IS as
sessod s.. and on the death OF a wife 81
each. This feature, while II has nothing
to do with the new feature Of the organi-
cation. was merged into IL so as 10 be
under one plan and Will be conducted
as formerly. only the active members
which are the members of the police force
-paying this assessment
The new feature OF the association IS
70 raise a fund FOR the purpose of grant
ing pension to the members OF the
force who may be retired by the Police
Board on account OF old age. wounds or
any other inhrmity received while in the
discharge OF their duties. The active
members-who are only members OF the
police force-besidcs paying tho funeral
assessments are assessed for the pen
sion fund So per annum. The amount
received from the life and contributing
members. or from gifts and requests.
viii be used FOR the pension fund only.
Not member OF the police force will re-
ceivc cent while holding his position
on the force II Is only Tor those that are
disabled and arc retired from service. and
while it will be- an assistance 90 a retired
member 10 VIII also bc Of service To the
city-for an active man will DO put on
the force in his place.
The membership Zee IS So for life men,
hers ana s. per annum for contributing
members
The officers and members have for some
time been contemplating this move. ana
when the accident occurred "a Officer
Percy G.. Minor. who was shot down and
lost HIS eyesighf while arresting a des-
pcraie burglar they saw the necessity OF
immediate action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

was made that there was no apparent
change Then" said the shrewd law
yer. you need not trouble Simply freeze
The water hi Canada and import II into
this country. There IL no DUTY on lee
II was a fact. Mr.. Dingley had retain
ed ice on the free list. and the Canadian
mineral water now comes across the
border IN solid chunks. IL pays icsS
freight. and Il does no. require casks
that are worth 81 piece. The ssndieats
saves "a cents on every gallon. and the
lawyer Is going TO Europe on his tea
Washington Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-COTTON-Qulct;
middling. csc: net receipts. 9i3 bales;
gross. 900 bales: forward d. 23O bal s;
sales. G5 bales-all spinners; stock, @0i95J
bales.
Total to-day ana consolidated-Net re-
cclnts. 1861 bales. exports To Great Bri-
tain. TGgi bales: 90 France lG@O3 bales
to the Continent, % f4 bales; stock
l,20I271 bales.
7 2eD f37 bales. exports TO Great Britain,
, 100 3G7 bales: 10 France. 6TJ,jjS bales
to the Continent, 279 $40 bales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

lcmma they went 90 m attorney anG
asked him IL he could get them out Of
the TX.
''perrare 50 ra~i'0f tho ia-'~e- a'fer
a few moments thought. would II hurt
10 freeze your mineral watcr?"
The members OF the syndisa 'e wonder
ed what was coming. hut they replied
that they did not know.
Well" said the attorney. go and
freeze some OF the water and then let
me know whether its medicinal proper
ties are injured
The water was frozen and the report
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27
EnnfIl,e TnI.in

Some OF the members Of the WAYS and
Means Committee are laughing heartily
over r clever scheme which has been
put into operation In BOSTON 10 evado
the duties OF the new Dingley tariff. 10
seems that just before the law was pass
ed syndicate Of Boston gent'emeu pnr-
chased q IMMORAL spring near Toronto.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27
CHICAGO TT.

CHICAGO. Feb. 2G.-It was a weak DAY
I'm wheat: July at one time of &c; closing
prices showed a cent decline i'm both OPP
lions. 10 was "a narrow market. and the
weakness was due more 10 the war news
however 20 favored other markets. Corn
was lower. as were pr0v.s.ons, PORK De-
Ing the weakest I'm the list.
Tho leading futures ranged - follows:
open. High. Low. Close
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27
JOHN |. WILLIAMS & SONS,
BANKERS
1000 EAST MAlN STREET.

We make speciality OF STATE BONDS,
CITY BONDS. BANK STOCKS and other
HiGH-GRADE INVESTMENT SkCUki-
TIES.
Foreign Exchange bought and sold and
LETTERS OF CREDIT furnished at
most favorable market rates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

to nourish the infant industry OF springs
in the United States, and the Boston men
were nonpiussed The tariff was pracii-
cally prohihitory. and the mineral water
investment seemed doomed. In their d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

intending 10 ship the water Into this
country under the low tariff Of the then
prevailing law. Mr.. Dingley. however.
placed a duty OF "a cents gallon upon
all imported waters. in order. probably,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27
THE TIMES: RICHMo Nd VA SUNDAY FEBRUARY 81 1888.

NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 2G.-PEANuTS-
UNCHANGED. except Spanish, which are
quoted at Doc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27
r. REENwrcH INSURANCE co.1pANY OF NEW YORK

REENWic .slRANcE CON:
"a o
MADE 10 TlE AUDITOR or Puciy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

Preside A s.
3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27
I.-cAPITAL
HAS SETS.

Amount capital
o freal owned 1000" &C
ACCOUNT OF BoNps OF THE STATES.
q 4
OWNED ABSOLUTELY by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

Quotations are for bonds maturing IN
not less than ten years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
Richmond. Va. Feb 20. 1888
WHEAT Jun'niinus
Ts0ugborry o.. 80. .---... % 4Sf OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

State OF New York. city o New York-Ss:
Sworn 10 Januar -
V'' " ~ VIM. q SrUYYESANT. Mott
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Augusta will be livelier than usual
shis week This evening, beside the
Bowdoin alumni banquet at the Au-
yusta House, there is a play at Me-
oman hall that lis said to be good one
entitled "A Country Merchant" On
Tuesday afternoon and evening the
Governor and Council meet ait the
State House. The Maine Pedagogical
Society opens it's meetings, Wednes-
day, and continue them three days
with a good lecture of some sort, or j
social entertainment, each evening
The Rockland polo team visits Au-
gusta, Wednesday evening, while the
Bath team comes, Friday evening. Al
these with the usual numbef of small
affairs in the way of whist parties AMI
the like, wild make life little livelier
To cap all comes the Christmas eve
exercises at the churches, Saturday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Deputy Sheriff w. II. Mutt of Fair
field, and Manager Charles "A. Fair
brother of Coburn hall in Skowhe-
gan. were in the city, Saturday morn
ing, docking for Charles Snowman, the
in the Central Maine League, who. it is
alleged, has disappeared with bills I'M
paid and some OF the money of the
club. He was thought to be in Angus
ia, but search failed to reveal him, and
Mr.. Failbrother returned to Water
Vile, while Mr.. Mutt went to Bath, Mr.
Snowman's home. They are confident
of finding their man and recovering
the money in time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

An insane woman from the eastern
part of the State who has been at the
asylum several times before, was
brought on the Yankee, Saturday after.
noon. She made great stir in the car
coming from her home until she arriv-
ed and when She reached the station
she insisted in making a bargain with
a driver for the trip to the asylum. She
was a tall powerfully built woman and
the men did not care to have her toe
near them, fearing treachery. Such
events though common at the Augusta
station, always draw the attention OF
ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

severa, of the clergymen of the CITY
make the subject of Education par
of their text, Sunday. as 1t had peen re-
a,,ested that this Sunday be set apar'
as Educational Sunday. by State SUI
r;ntandent of Schools w. w. Stetson
and President S. l. Graves OF the Ma'he
Pedagogical Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Country Merchant.

Mr.. Charles Cowles, the eminen;
American comedian, will appear at Meo-
MAN hall ON Monday evening, December
10, in his successful Yankee comedy
drama, "a Country Merchant" This
play was written expressly for Mr.. Cow
les by Mckee Rankin, and is refined, in
tensely human and picturesque play OF
life in homely New England village. II
tells a charming love story. has an in
volved plot, novel and amusing situa-
tions, good incidental musical features,
artistic dancing and introduces many
quaint and humorous characters. In
fact it is an elaborate composite OF all
that goes to make up an evening Of ex-
citing and enlivening stage entertain-
ment.
Seats are on sale at Kinsman's drug
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
PERSONAL MENTION,

Clayton Ellis Of Oakland, was in tho
CITY few hours. Saturday.
Editor F. w. Phaisted Of the Now
Aee.s passed Sunday in Bangor.
A. p. Sawyer Of waterville, passed
part OF the day in the city, Saturday
NJ. A. Mills Of Lawrence, Mass. was
day. sa'ur-
Edward W. Spaulding of Norfolk
Va, was in the city. SATURDAY.. on hnsi'
| ness.
r. =. Benedict of Rutland, VT. was
among the guests at Hotel North Sat-
urday.
Oosepn Gushing of Boston, called
upon business friends in the city, Sat
urday.
Miss Alice Gallagher of Togus, pass
ed Saturday in the city. the guest Of
| friends.
| T. w. Hall of Mount Vernon, called
IN the city, Saturday,on a matter Of
| business.
| George w. Metcalf of Thoenaston,
passed Friday night in the city, at the
Cony House.
Professor w. w. Stetson went to his
home in Auburn, Saturday, to stay
over Sunday.
Hon. Oramandal Smith went to his
home in Lltchffeld, Saturday, to remain
over Sunday.
Hon. B. S. Collins of North Arson,
was in the city, Saturday, on profess
| sional business.
Arthur Huntington Mason. Bowdoin
so, is at mis- home in this city for the
holiday vacation.
r. w. Carleton, Jr., of Boston, was
visitor in this city, Saturday, calling
upon business friends.
| F. e. Croker of Lewiston, came to
the city, Saturday afternoon, to pass
| Sunday here with friends.
Officer Harry Baker of the Bangor
fpolice force, came to THE city, Satur-
day, on a matter of business.
Miss AIMEE Sturtevant, one of the Au-
gusta teachers, has gone to her home
in Oakland for the holidays.
| B. L. Cram and A. A. Cram of East
Mount Vernon, was in the city. Satur-
day. stopping at the City Hotel.
Captain G. w. Butler of the late
Maine Signals Corps. was IN the city
Saturday, on business at the State
House.
Charles r. Written and F. E. Smith
went to Newport on the afternoon
train, Saturday, where they passed
Sunday.
The Knox trial for arson ait the su-
perior court. Saturday, drew quite a
large number of Oakland people as
witnesses.
Hon. Charles +. johnson of Water
willie. passed part of the day. Satur
day, in the city in attendance at the
superior court
| Prof. William H. Chapman, the cele
brated leader of the Maine musica.
festivals, was passenger on the
Yankee" Saturday afternoon.
Hon. o. Gardner, master of the
Maine State Grange, was in the city
short time, Saturday. while on his
way to Bangor where the State Grange
meeting will be held, this week.
James E. Blanchard, the county
treasurer, has been quite i'll with ton
silitis for week, and though he is
improving somewhat it will be several
days before he can attend to the du-
| ties of his Office.
Private Archie Jewett of Battery D,
list Maine Volunteers, was in the city,
Saturday, while on his way from his
home in Skowhegan to join his battery
| at Savannah, Ga. He has been very
| i'll with the typhoid fever and was un
able to accompany his battery when
| it left in October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The funeral of the late MIS-. Eliza
beth Brown was held, Sunday after
noon at o'clock, from her late resi-
aonca on North street. Rev. 1saaf
Mead conducted the services. The re-
mains were placed in the tomb a
Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

ANY marty knowing the whereabouts
of Rhoda Stevens will confer Ia'o'
nv notifying the postmaster. heia
tives desire her to be informed OF the
aaatb in brooklyn of Mrs. Adelia c.
Stevens, or Reynolds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

No prettier or more acceptapiT
Christmas gift could be mace IMAM
copv of Miss Olive E. Dana's coilec-
zion of short stories Under friehoiy
1,,so The volume is on sale at botn
Pierce,s and Quimby's for IS cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The new line of ladies' and gent
umbrellas which has just been received
by Guy o. Vickery. the Whlte ion'
ieweller. makes his stock more COM
plete than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Talking Of Christmas.

They're talking of the Christmas from
the morning to the night;
They're wondering what it's going to
bring to rosy cheeks and bright.
They're peeping up the chimney in their
little gowns of white
Oh, they're weary for the Christmas in
the morning.
They've sent the word to Santa Claus
and told him what to bring;
Just fill our little stockin's with the
best of ever thing!'
Oh, they wake you from your slumbers,
and they make the weIhin ring!
They're weary for the Christmas IN the
morning!
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Miss Emma Belle Smith will leave Tor
Boston. soon after Christmas, TO re-
sume her studies of piano and voice Gull
tllre with Mr.. John J. Turner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The meetings of the Maine Pedagogy
cal Society open, Tuesday afternoon,
the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Miss Louise Cony. one of the teachers
at the Grove Street school, IS conalneo
to the house with a severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Tin is one of the Oldest known metals
The Chinese have used it in the fabrica.
ton of their brasses and bronzes from
time immemorial. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Etching hemorrhoids were the plague
Of my life. Was almost wild. Doans ONT
ment cured me quickly and permanently,
after doctors had failed. G. p. Cornwell
Valley Street Saugerties, N. n.
mon. wed frt&wky,tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

1t was almost spring day, Sunday,
and the sleighers were plenty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Fred G. SWEET of Bangor, was in the
city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

A. NJ. Goddard Esq, has returned
from a business trip to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Russell & Weston's windows deserve
and receive great praise for the harmony
of colors and lovely effects produced by
the exquisite taste displayed in the ar
rangement of both the linen window and
the brighter Christmas window The
true artists taste is here manifest. On
entering this emporium Of the latest
fashions the hand of the artist appears
in each department. The metamorphose
the store has undergone the past year is
highly gratifying to the proprietors, the
customers and the city. The first floor
presents a profusion of delicate fabrics.
it has the appearance of a modern metro
politan store and the extent, variety and
character of the goods is highly crafty
a loss to decide upon present when
visiting this store, and seeing the lovely
laces, handkerchiefs, aprons, neckwear,
&C., &c. If the first floor does not contain
the article that may vaguely be in your
mind, the second floor with its vast va
riety of the beautiful, the useful. the ex-
pensive and the cheap, cannot fail to.
The writer thought Of describing some of
the fur novelties but on examining the
marvellous and rich specimens In this de-
partment no attempt will be made, it
would be rash. Each one is an artistic
wonder and every lady should see them
before leaving the store The Christmas
goods, as generally termed, are distri-
buted and exhibited in almost an ava
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The new Christmas electric car station
is an enterprise that apparently dropped
down from somewhere. Friday afternoon
it was not in evidence on the street. Sat
urday morning, it was in full running or
der. The first car to make its appear
| ance on this new holiday line makes d
short stop in Buckley & Goodrichs win
dow. When the palatial new store is COM
pleted headquarters of the new electric
line will be transferred to the new ele
giant quarters but then Santa is at home
in the more humble quarters he now oc-
cupies, being one of the beings whose
heart prompts him to be no respecter of
persons on Christmas. His palace car
life apparently gives him a more deli
cate and luxurious look, high living I'M
der the new anu modern order may be
one of the results. Wonder If he ever
pines for that reindeer team?' His
beautiful car was conceived and designed
by an inventor of no mean abilities,
quite likely his reputation would be ma
tional. had he earlier in life chosen to
walk in the inventors rugged path. Here
appears the model holiday conductor and
motorman, the conductors face wears a
patient and pleasant expression, and yet
he has an alert eye of business that con-
siders the company's interests and the
comfort of his distinguished passenger
Thisbeautiful car often journeys by night,
it's first appearance in this city was by
night. 1t will be seen to better advan-
tage in the evening when the head lights
are lighted, electricity supplies the power,
the heat and the light as on earths lines
of electric roads. Look well at this visi-
| tor, for after the holidays Santa will
| likely take mis- aerial flight on the new
| B. & G.. air line Remember the enter
| prise of this firm when making your
| Christmas purchases of aprons, linens,
| handkerchefs, towels, &c, &c, in fact.
full line of sensible presents are in
| cluded in their regular stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
Christmas Suggestions.

The genial proprietor and gentlemanly
clerk of the Boston Clothing Store have
not been idle, for their expert handi-
work is plainly evident in the dressing
the two windows have received. Samples
of about everything in the gents furnish
ing line having bright colors, has been
utilized to make these windows attrac-
tive Fancy ties, arm elastics, suspen-
ders, silk scarfs, fur gloves, &C., they all
add their beauty to the display and ex-
hibit the nice line of goods to be found
in this store where an exceedingly pleas
ant reception is always accorded visi-
tors. The north window deserves spec
ial mention on account of the miniature
Christmas tree with its tiny gifts and
the mirror in the rear giving a fine effect
to the whole arrangement. 1t is one of
the prettiest window displays on the
street. Over the tree is a kind greeting
to all, christmas and New Years greet
ing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Sherburne e. Daley can scarcely re-
fran daily from making striking window
displays, with two such magnificent win
dows. The probabilities are that DALEY"
had something to do with this Christmas
display which so far exceeds the ordi-
nary and daily effort. Two distinct
stores or separate departments, being so
skilfully represented renders it little
difficult to divide the honors, for another
expert touch becomes evident in the
north window. Gents belongings, both
useful and beautiful, hold the fort in the
handkerchiefs, fancy silk arm elastics.
silk suspenders, gloves, &C., &C.. all in
such quantities, attest the character of
the stock in this gilt edge" store, promi-
nent features being variety, quality and
'up-to-date" style. One particular feat
ure in their ad at this time needs special
mention as it so vitality affects all buy
ers. "A great reduction in prices" The
north window exhibits excellent taste in
arrangement. Gents slippers, elegant
shoes and other goods may preponderate
in quantity, but for elegance give us the
soft, bright and beautiful Dodge Jul
lets" Oh, that one could, when weary
and tired, encase their feet in such a
shoe with its downy fur trimming. Many
will undoubtedly enjoy this luxury for
they are very ten1ptingly displayed and
make such nice sensible presents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-30
HOW JOHN BULL
GOT HIS NAME.
A Scotch Author is Responsible for His
Christening.

A Scotch Author is Responsible for His
Christening.
Now that John Bull and Uncle Sam are
exchanging compliments in such friendly
fashion folk are asking where our trans
atlantic cousin got his name, and very few
people can answer the question. 1t is of
special interest to note just now says the
New York Herald, that it was inoculated
in story of Spanish affairs
DR.. John Arbuthnot, one CT tbs MANY
royal physicians to whom the Scotch city
of Aberdeen has given birth was she
author of John Bulls being. Almost for
gotten now by all hut the crudite. who
remember him as the iutimat. Of Pope and
Swift, Arbuthnot christened the British
nation in bulk as John Bull in the political
strife incidental to the dismissal Of the
Wing Ministry Of 11i0, whs. tie able aud
avaTicious Marlborough saw the beginning
OF the decline OF his brilliant fortunes
'The History of John Boil" was y satire
va thS l''AsiSA' events Iilt''tit@ vic Ii stitS
of Utrecht in l7l3 written by AIhu.h0not.
In 1901 he had heen created physician
extraordinary to the QleeH IL rec, gai..on
of his services in -lytGg che life O. Anne'B
husband, Prince Ganrge Of Denmark. He
had become the Queen cp 4&iantili rcdi-
cal attendant, position oi 10 mean I'M
po!taiice at q time when 81. ..-..-I : ,.-,'-,ed
on tue succession to the GRO ~, and he wss
closely in touch with courU life.
''For the better understanding the fol-
lowing history, the reader ought to k ow
that Bull, in the main, was an honest,
plain dealing fellow, choIg.iu. bold and Of
Il very inconstant temper lie dreaded
not old Lewis either at blokswor,I, single
fachion Or cudgel play; but then he Was
very apt to quarrel with hi3 bet friends,
especially iif they pretendr} r. wn,"ra him.
If you tIattered hirl yol wight lead him
like child. Johns temper depended
very much upon the air; his spirits rose
and fell with the weather glass,
John was quick and understood his
business very we'll; but no man alive was
more careless in LOOKING into hia accounts
or more cheated by partners.