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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
SELECTION OF SCHOOL BOOKS.
Accomac and northampton bo"ros
Make Their Choice.

0ORT MONROE, VA, September o
(snecial)-The Accomac and Northampton
county school boards held joint meet
ing TODAY at Belle Haven and adopted
for four years the following books: john
sons Primer, Silver Burdette Company S
Stepping Stones 10 Literature peaders)'
World and Its People, geographical read
ers. Songs Of the Nation, Lees histories
MaGirs History of Virginia Heath
smithdeaIs copybooks Merrill * GLASS;
speller. Fryes geography, White x COL
burns arithmetic, Hyde & Whitney ana
lockwood grammars, Meservey's book
Leep,ng. Thompson's drawing, GLASS;
smelling blanks, Harris rhetoric. Malley'
southern literature.
The action of the two boards was unahl-
nous after some sharp discussion con-
cerning the readers. The members VINO
acted were DIR. John e. Mapp, Hon. ;. ;.
wilkins. G.. Walter Mapp, Professor John
II Johnson, Professor w. A. 7. Strahg'
Miss Rena Floyd, and Miss Mabel Ro-
berts. -.
Newport News and Hampton also auopt-
cd Stepping Stones to Literature and the
full list of TEXTBOOKS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
FRANKLIN WELD REPORTED DEAD
H"d Financial Troubles I'm Norfolk
Discord Among the Republicans.


NORFOLK, VA. Septembet 2-fSne-
c'aL)-News OF the death Of Franklin
Weld the capitalist. In the New Bruins
WICK forest, while on boating expedi-
uon' caused surprise in this city. which
was the scene of his boldest and most
extensive. as well as disastrous, ventures.
lie was president OF the Albemarle and
chesapeake Canal, Of Virginia. While
residing in Norfolk he was apparently
most prosperous. He owned a steam
yacht and lived in luxurious apartments.
After time. however, he removed to
Gilmartin Locks, and personally super
vised the collection of tolls. An in
Vestigation of the company's books last
winter revealed a shortage of some
$4,000
HE WAS INDICTED.
A meeting of the directors was hastily
summoned. but from that meeting Presi-
dent Weld absented himself without ex-
PLANTATION. Since then he has never been
here. After waiting for several months
in the hope that settlement could he
reached, the Canal Company at last de-
bded to prosecute. He was accordingly
indicted last April for the embezzement
of $4,000. His death i'm Laredo. where
he was travelling under an assumed
name. reveals facts which the authorities
have been striving to learn for some
time.
lie has many friends in Norfolk. some
of whom fear that the disgrace Of prose-
cution preyed upon his mind, and that
his death was not accidental.
DISSENSION AMONG REPUBLICANS
Conditions in Republican circles. so far
as Eastern Virginia is concerned, are
rapidly approaching the chaotic state
which prevailed when the State EXecu-
tive Committee turned against and de-
posed it's chairman eighteen months ago.
1t is now life and death struggle be-
tween the two factions represented In
that fight and unless some harmony
producing candidate is found pretty soon,
the party will be in such bad shape by
election time that William a. Young,
the deposed Democratic congressman, VIII
again carry the Second District
REPRESENTATIVES, of both wings of the
marty will be in Washington Monday,
where the decisive battle will be fought
before the National Committee. Inc
point in issue concerns the right OF either
party to call the congressional noml-
mating convention. Major Marshall fdl-
ran. of the Fourth Virginia Regiment,
Iynitod States Volunteers, is now spoken
of in connection with the Repubhcan
congressional nomination.
HENRY BIGGS ARRESTED.
Henry Biggs was sent on to the OctoDer
grand Jury by Acting olice-Justlce Dll-
Ion this morning. upon the charge of at
tempting to assault 14-year-old girl
named Lille Gutter, at No. 1SS Mosely
street. last night. Biges was held by
nelson Minkins and Ed. Hawkins untii
the arrival of Policeman Callahan VINO
took him into custody. IN coult $3.50
the nrisoner's head showed signs OF
desnerate struggle with those who pre-
vented his escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
crTrIyG AFFRAY IN PETERSBURG
Charles Baxter Badly lnjnred-is
Perhaps Fatally Hurt.

PETERSBURG, VA, September g.
(Special)-A difficulty occurred in Eft
trick tonight, during which Charles
Baxter, a well known young man OF TINS
city. was seriously, if not fatally cut
and stabbed From what could be learn
ed at midnight, Edward Southall' OF TINS
CITY and a man named Whitmore, Dc
came involved in a difficulty, and BaX-
ter attempted to separate them. Southall
became enraged at his interference, ana
drawing knife attacked Baxter cutting
him horribly about both cheeks. ears,
and forehead. and stabbing him in the
right shoulder. Southall made his escape
Raxter was brought TO his home, in this
city. for treatment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
BICYCLE RACES IN ROANOKE.
Ohio Pattie Lowers the state Re-
cOrd-The Prize-WiBners.

ROANOKE, VA, September 3.-tSps-
cial.) -The bicycle races in this city to-
day, resulted in the State record OF los
being broken by Otho Patte. who low
, ered IL by two ffths OF a second. Pattie
also broken the half-mile track record.
In the ten-mile handicap race he led all
competitors. making the run In 2sais
with Clarence Webb a good second.
In the one-mile novice. Jerome Kelley.
OF the University OF Pennsylvania. LED
or. Time, 2:34 Pattie won out In thu
quarter-mile open. IN 81 seconds. with
John Hanna a close second. The half
mile open and mile open resulted In Pat
tie leading. officer Griffin won the gold
medal IN the police championship COM
tecf d
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
LITIGATION IN SHENANDOAH.
Verdict In observation-disclosures sian
der CaSe-Y0ung Man Injured.

WOODSTOCK, VA. September S'-(Spe-
ciaIO-The Jury in the Santmires-
Islander case returned verdict TINS az
ternoon in the Circuit Court for 800. The
amount sued for was $1,000.
The case of Grabstaff VS.. Southern Rail-
way Company, for killing horse is now
being tried.
The term will last great portion or
next week. but number or important
chancery cases will have 10 be continued
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
GLOUCESTER CONVENTION.
Delegates TO the Congressional Con-
yeution Appointed by Republicans.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, VA.
september 3.-CSpecial)-The Republican
convention met here to-day to elect dele
gates TO the Tappahannock Congress
sonal Convention. Judge +. j.. Taylor
was chairman and Mr.. Robert F. Ross
secretary. A great deal OF time was
wasted in doing very little. The first
fight came UP on the number OF dele
gates. Hon. ]. NJ. Stubs favored six
delegates for the county. and Mr.. i. L.
Walker wanted three. Mr.. Stubs won.
Resolutions endorsing President Mckin-
ley's Administration and the Republican
organizatio were adopted.
The following delegates were chosen:
Robert Davenport. j. NJ Stubs, Robert
r. Ross, r. c.. Walker, j. NJ. Thomas.
I r Tonkins. Alternates-F. A. Hogs,
William Lee, p. F. Weaver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

, the same lace in sleeves, finished with
| beading, for e9c.
| $3.50 Gown. large sailor collar. trimmed
! In Torchon lace, yoke of Torchon insert
| ing. then Daisy ribbon, with 'Iorchoa lace
| sleeves OF the same, for 81 lie.
| 81 Gowns for 81.
| 1t is impossible for print to describe our
| Great Bargains in Muslin Underwear
NEW CARPETS.
| 10 pieces OF New, Fresh, Bright Car
| pets will be sold at less than their worth,
| simply because we can. Carpet prices are
| higher, but not here. Tomorrow VIII
/ start some big selling here.
Ingram, that will sell for Csc. sale
! price 20c.
Ingram Carpet, that will sell for 30 and
| 39c.. sale price 25c.
! Ingram Carpet, that Will sell Tor 5Vc.,
| sale price 81 l-4c.
Ingram Carpet. that will sell for &C,
| sale price soc.
Ingram Carpet, that will sell for Soc.
| sale price CSC.
Tapestry Carpet, sells for s21-ic. yard,
Tapestry Carpet. sells for 75c. yard,
| sale price SC
Roxbury Carpets, e9c. a yard
Brussels Carpet, that sells for 81 yard
| for 69c.
Best Body-Brussels Carpet, that sells
! for sl25 yard, sale price SIC.
| Wilton Velvet Carpet, Sips kind, sale
| price &c
| RUGS SALE.
! Greatest ever been in Richmond. Print
| can't tell you what values you do get.
| Only a few items mentioned TO give you
| an idea how we sell them.
| Jute Rugs, with figures, sold for Us,
39x54. sale price CSC.
Smyrna Rugs, that are worth $3.50, Slx6i,
| sale price sl.25.
81 Extra Heavy Fringed Smyrna, 1Sx39
sale price ST.
Extra Heavy Fringed Smyrna, 29x69,
worth 1915, sale price $3.50.
DRUGGETS,
new patterns and new cOlors, 10 be sold
| at such wonderful prices.
Wool Drugget, that sold for 50, Sx3, sale
| $3.50 kind, 3x3 1-2, for $3.50.
| sl2 kind 4x3 1-2. for $3.50.
Sl5 kind. AKA, for $3.50.
$3.50 kind, AKA II. for sll.
$3.50 kind, 4x5, for Sl2.
HALL DRUGGETs.
so Hall Druggets, new colors, sale price
| S78-size, l-2X12.
| $3.50 ones. 1-2x9. for 5.
| 50 ones 3x9 for $3.50.
| $3.50 ones, 2 1-2X15. for S9.l5:
| ALL RUGS REDUc !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

Vera's neet, because she was nearest the
mouth OF the Bay of Santiago The men
We're sitting around smoking and TALK
ing, and the chaplain was getting ready
10 have church" when the general
alarm sounded. and in moment every
man was at his post
Mr' Leckie mas some mementoes Of the
l,sh', lie has an abstract OF the log OF
the Cristobal Colon. Spanish officers
sword, from the Vizcaya. and a half
melted peseta from the Infanta Maria
Teresa. Cervera's flagship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

on account of conflicting with the ses-
sion of the Supreme Court, which con-
venes at Staunton on the 9th instant SIX
cases will be carried from this court 10
the Court of Appeals.
A young man living several miles west
OF this place. while threshing yesterday
fell from straw rack and impaled him
self on a pltchfork, running three pronss
into his stomach and through his body
Last reports say he is in a dangerous con-
dition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
Unbleached Cotton, &C.

Unbleached Cotton, &C.
Ioc. Unbleached Jeans,
44c.
Ioc. Boys and Girls
Ribbed Stockings. SC.
roc. Cotton Batting,
SIC.
Merrimac Calicoes, &C.
Shifting Calicoes, &c.
69c. Black Cancels
Hair Serge, 39c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
THE RICHMOND DisPArOB-sUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 4 1885,

Attorney n. l.. Henley. with whom he
had business.
Superintendent OF the James City
Schools 7. T. Cowles was here to-day.
Miss Henrietta Booth. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Hugh Cumming.
has returned to the Grove.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
wM wAGNER,s BARN BURNED.
Totally DestrOyed-Loss About one
Thousand Dollars.

WINCHESTER. VA. September D.
tspecial)-The barn on the farm OF VIII
liam NJ. Wagner, Of this CITY, WHICH 10
situated about three miles south Of town,
was totally destroyed by fire yesterday
evening. together with lot Oh nay
wheat. straw, rye. and agricultural i'm
PIGMENTS. The loss is 5000, with $40 In
surance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
JULIUS SYCLE 6 SON.

self this morning. at her home. on Centre
street.
The people OF this county are very proud
OF the Prince William Horseman's AS
ISOLATION, which has proved a success I'm
every respect. especially financially.
Two soldiers died at Bristow last night.
where the hospital Is stationed. and
were brought to this place. Their re-
mains were shipped home this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
THE MANASSAS PEOPLE.
CoIored Woman Commits suicide
heath Of Two soldiers Friday.

MANASSAS. VA, September s.-tSpe-
clal.)-Mr. Robert Portner and his two
daughters returned home this morning.
after an extended journey through
Europe.
Mary Williams, a respected colored wo-
man. committed suicide by hanging her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

Republicans Elect Delegates to the
Congregational Convention.

WEST POINT, VA. September 81
CspeciaL)-The Republicans OF King Wiz
liam county held a mass-meetlng to-day
and elected delegates 70 the congress
sional convention. A unanimlty OF feeling
prevailed. The meeting passed reso-
Mtions in favor Of the reelection Of tho
present organization, and favored piacs
ing a candidate for Congress IN the fie.d
IL Hon. Morgan Treat can be Induced u
accept they will warmly favor hts Domt
nation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

10 have been chosen out OF such an array
OF talent and scholarship.
Messrs. Donald Mcleod. G. Fenton Bat
ten. and Howard Wright, OF Withers
Company, No. 7. Uniformed Pythlans,
have returned home from the biennial
encampment OF the order, which was
held at indianapolis. Ind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
NANsEMOND's CAPITAL.
Phoenix Fire COmpany's Anniyer
sary CeIebratiOn-Perso Notes.

SUFFOLK, VA, September 3.-(Spe-
cial.) 1.-The Phoenix Steam Fire Engine
Company celebrated It's ninth anniversary
on Thursday night with q torchlight
procession through the principal streets,
followed by an excellent banquet at the
company's assemby-room, in the city
Hall building. The spread was very elab-
crate, and at its conclusion felicitous re-
marks were made by several Of the town
officials, who were guests, and by MEM
bers of the company.
PERSONALS.
Rev. ]. f. Love of the Baptist church;
Rev. w. w. Staley, d. d., Of the Chris
tian church, and Rev. J. b. Dunn, Of the
Episcopal church, have returned from
their vacations, and will conduct services
tomorrow in their respective churches.
Messrs. II. Bascomb Woodward and Jo-
seph Holiday left here some days ago
on a pleasure trip to New York going on
a sailing vessel, for the novelty of the
voyage.
Mrs. John f. Lotzla and son, who had
been visiting in New York for several
weeks. arrived home yesterday, accom-
panied by Mrs. Lotzia's daughter, MIS-
c. Il. Lett, and children.
Miss Lucy Jordan, an attractive young
lady OF Ashland, is the guest or Miss
Blanche Glazebrook Kilby, on Main
street.
Rev Thomas II. Campbell. of Ashland.
was in Suffolk this week, the guest OF
his son. DR.. II. Wood Campbell.
Hon. John r. Primer and family have
returned from their summer sojourn, at
Yellow Sulphur Springs. .lt..
Judge r.. Il. Prentis and wife left on
Wednesday for a two weeks trip TO
New York city and other northern points.
Mrs. w. H. Mcleod and children have
returned from their summer outing. az
Macon, n. c.
Miss Mamie J. Brinkley Of Richmond,
Is visiting her mother. Mrs. j. K. Brink
ley. near Suffolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Barbee have re-
turned home from a visit to relatives IN
Durham, y. {.
Dale Madison county, was the guest OF
suffolk relatives this week
Mr.. G. W. Truitt and family have re-
turned from a months stay at Allegheny
Springs.
Miss Eva Gum, a pretty and popular
voung lady OF Elwood Va, was the guest
OF SUFFOLK friends this week
The Misses Applewhte, OF Chestnut
street have returned home from a very
pleasant sojourn at Chuckatuck, Nanse-
nond county where they were guests OF
Miss Grace Hodsden.
LIEUTENANT CAUSEY.
Lieutenant James c. Causey' OF COM
many G. Fourth Virginia Regiment, has
been visiting relatives and friends in Suf-
folk during the past week. Lieutenant
Causey Is so well pleased with Uncle
SANS service. that he has made applica-
ton for a position in the regular army
with good prospects OF success.
Professor Robert C. Hall. principal OF
the Little Rock (Ark) High school. Is
visiting his father, at Chuckatuck. Pro-
lessor Hall formerly taught In SUFFOLK
and In Richmond.
The School Board has elected MI. W.
C. Morton. OF Staunton, principal OF ,he
suffolk High School. There were nine
applicants for the position.
and IL is quite an honor to Mr.. Morton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

FLOOR OIL-CLOTH.
1-yard-wide. 25c. kind, 20c.
2-yardwide. Soc kind, 35c.
2-yard-wide, coo. kind. 45c.
2-yard-wide, SOC. kind COO.
2-yard-wido, soc. kind, 75c.
2-yard Liuoleum. 9Oc.
Stair Oi-Cloth. PC. kind. lsc.
WINDOW SHADES.
81 l-2c. Shade with all fixtures conn
plete 2Sc
soc. shade good linen, Sec.
7jc. Shade. feet long. for SOC.
window Shades, with fixtures COM
plete &C.
Shades will be made TO order az re-
duced prices.
BLANKETS.
100 pairs of $40 Blankets, all-wool, full
size. TO be sold for sS.9s.
DRESS GOODS.
The list tells It's own story. Values are
new aud unmatchable:
10 pieces Of Fancy Black Dress Goods
that sold for 25c. yard, now lSc.
sec Serge Black or colors. in all-wools
for 2sc
SOC. sllk-F1nished Henrietta, soc.
6oc. Atwood Serge. a. inches wide, fou
!2c
S9c Black Figured Mohair. a inches
wide, for 4ic.
SOC Black Camers-Hair Serges and cols
ors. A inches wide, great bargain. SOC.
$50 Serges and Henriettas 10 be sold
for 75c.
HOSIERY SALE.
Greatest values ever offered In Richs
mond before will be here tomorrow. Tho
above statement Is strong, but we mean
every word we say.
Boys and Girls Ribbed Hose. for school
wear. Zoe. value, &C.
Boys and Girls Fine Ribbed Hose, loo.
value. double heels and toes two-thread.
fast color. loo
Boys and Girls Ribbed Hose, double
knee heel and toe, the best in the world
for IL l-2c.
Ladies' Soc Lisle Hose spliced heel and
toe. Hermsdorf dye. only pairs TO GUS
toner for 25c. a pair.
ALL FANCY HOSIERY REDUCED.
SHIRT-wAISTS.
Never before was such Offering. batd
I'm season causes prices to fail:
CSC. Pcrcale Waists. 39c.
81 Percale and Madras Waists. SOC.
SIPS Madras Waists 69c.
SKIRTS AND TAILOH-MADE SUITS.
$3.50 Black Mohair Skirts. rustling lined
and velvet binding. for 81.
ALL SUITS LESS THAN MANUFAcr
TtTRERS PRICES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

Ladies' 75c. Ribbed
Shirts, long sleeves, f5c.
8 and Ioc. White CHECK
Muslin and Dimities. 4Mc.
a5c. Madras Gingharis,
SC. yard wide.
Percales, yard wide.
SIC.
roc. Dark Fiannellctte,
SC.
SIC. Bed Quilt Calico.
&C.
Black Cashmere, lac.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
Great Alteration Sale Causes
Such a Tumble in Prices!

Wonderful The of have figured
fail
such desirable merchandise This business has established one self
bought New Fall Stocks
and receiving daily and can't cancel orders and we are
a lOW price
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

Cards, BIll-Heads Statements. Letter.
Heads. Note-fieads. Circulars. HandtI.ls.
Dodgers, &C.. printed by tho Dispatch
Company at low prices WIN give you
good work at the same prices you Pay for
inferior work Send ua your orders ana
we will guarantee satisfaction Ia svery
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
HALL DRUGGETs.

$40 Hall Druggets, new colors, sale price
s778-size, l-2x12.
$3.50 ones. . Ike, for IS.
50 ones. 3x9. for $3.50.
$3.50 ones, 2 1-2x15, for s915.
ALI. RUGS REDUc !
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-27

ago. Instead of gaining wealth he lost what little he had and gradually went from bad to worse, until he was a common front for living. On Christmas night he was found dead drunk on East street by Ofhcers Callahan and c. H. Hall and with lice station. Officer Maher, who was on the desk, could not get his name, but Off, hcer Manning, who took the next watch, succeeded Tn awakening Pond sufficient " to get his name and age-42 years Manning also supplied him with blan- ket, and rolling himself in it Pond went to sleep on a bench. When Sergeant Elan ders arrived the unfortunate was dead, having passed away without a struggIe doctor was called in from the Harbor Receiving Hospital, but 1t was useless
 Passengers by the narrow-gauge route Will not know the steamer Bay City when she goes into commission again. She is nov now on the ways at Oakland Point, and VIII pc practically rebuilt. An electric plant IS to replace the oil lamps, the cab ms are to be remodeled while downstairs the restaurant and barroom are to be made models of their kind. While the new walking beam is being put in, the engines will be thoroughly overhauled. and Captains Leale and Bradley say that when the Bay City goes on the run again she will be second to nothing on the bay. It will be March next before she goes into commission again.
 The whalers are all getting ready for liS SpIlnS OpeHlnS Tn the Tar north The Pacific Steam Whaling Company's fleet are all being overhauled at the Arctic oil Works, while Roth, Blum & Co.'S are being got ready In Oakland Creek. The Gayhead is being fitted out at Howard : street wharf, and Captain Foley will again take her out. The Andrew Hicks. Captain Shorey, will follow the Gayhead T.
 The Mermaid, that went to Kotzebue Sound with gold hunters last spring ia going whaling, and Captain Clifford will command her. Captain James McKenna' s friends are rallying around him, and the chances are that he will go out again in command of the Fearless
 Captain B. Cogans many friends will he glad to hear that he will be out and about again in short time. A very difficult operation was performed on him by Dr. G. Childs Macdonald at St. Mary's Hos covery. He will fit the bark Alaska ont for another trip to Kotzebue Sound. after which he will go whaling. A private let ter from John D. Tallant, the banker says that good prospects have been dis, covered since last reports on the Buck land and Kubuck rivers.
 John Curtin and Thomas Ryder were arrested by Officers McGrath and Shaw, yesterday afternoon and locked up in the Harbor police station on a charge of bat tery. They went into J. H. Millar's stable on Spear street, and when the proprietor refused them a team they gave him an unmerciful beating.
 The sailing of the steamer Alameda for Honolulu and Australia has been post- poned from Wednesday, December 2S. un- til Thursday, December 29, at 2 D. m. owing to the late arrival of the British Australia mail in New York
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-27
WILL LAUGH AT FATE.
Thirteen Allegorical Figures to Pre- side at a Friday Dinner of the
 Press Club.

The San Francisco Press Club intends to laugh at superstition and give old Number Thirteen fright from which it will never recover, just to show that des- tiny and thirteen are far apart.
 A unique dinner has been planned It will be held on the evening of Friday, Jan uary l3, al S:13 o'clock. Thirteen allegori- cal figures will sit at a table and preside In the links rooms. Cheerful dissertations are promised on graves, worms and epi- taphs" by the allegorical thirteen. Mor- tals' too, of infinite wit and melodious tongue will be called upon to indulge the genial hour after the Sultan Jamshyd, Bahram the hunter and others have had their day.
 Altogether, a pleasing and romantic spectacle is promised. There will be food Tor reflection in the grewsome discourse of the figures from the past and food for the Inner man will be bountifully provided for the mortals of the present whose thoughts turn more toward Epicurus than Jamshyd or any other old Sultan and who think that graves, worms and epitaphs" come only too soon without their being induced by an ominous "13"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-27
The Fighting Maoris.

Some 300 Maors were shut up in in- trenchments at a place called Orakaw Without food, except few raw potatoes without water, pounded at by artillery and under a hail of rifle bullets and hand grenades, unsuccessfully assaulted no less than five times, they held out for three days, completely surrounded. -eneral Cameron humanely sent a flag of truce inviting them to surrender honorably. Tc this they made the ever famous reply Enough! We fight right on, forever!f Then the general offered to let the women come out, and the answer was: 'The women will fight as wei" At length, or the afternoon of the third day, the garri- son in a body charged at quick march right through the English lines, fairly jumping over the heads of the men of the Fortieth Regiment as they lay behind a bank. Half of them fell; the remainder got clear away. The earthworks and the victory remained with us, but the glory was theirs.-F'rom "The Long White Cloud" w. F. Reeves.