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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
Personals and Briefs.

Rev, DR.. J. William Jones will preach
at the Soldiers Home attnoon to-day.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Anderson, q prominent
young lawyer Of Charleston, w. Va, is
at Murphy's.
st. Mary's Benedictine Institute holds its
annual pound party to-day, and the Sis
tiers will be pleased to have their friends
CALL
Rev. DR.. William Il. Hatcher will hold
a reception at the Grace-Street Raptist
Tabernacle this evening, beginning at 3
o'clock.
Prick Racks, a negro charged with as
saulting Jack Frost and interfering with
officer Clarke. was fined IS and placed
under bonds by Magistrate Lewis, OF
Henrico. yesterday.
Rev. DR.. j. Wiley Bledsoe, former
pastor of Park-Place church, returning
from the Methodist annual conference,
at Portsmouth spent Tuesday night in
this city, the guest OF Mr.. ]. B. Elan.
Mr.. Monroe Bridges. OF Gloucester
Courthouse, visited the city yesterday.
HE brought with him O handsome wild
turkey, trophy of his craftsmanship
Tuesday morning. which he presented TO
a member OF the Governors staff for his
Thanksgiving dinner.
Grandchildren r. Il. w. Duke, Jr, has
appointed Major A. r.. Courtney, Of Rich
mond, and Judge j. M. Cruta of Farm
vile, trustees Of the Grand Lodge OF
Masons, to succeed the late Captain Will
liam II. Drinkard, and Colonel J. T. Fitz-
gerald.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
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dent pleasure. Then one of the other me-
took off his tunic and stood naked 10 the
waist. His barred back was carefully eN-
as a scratch omit. He knelt down about
two feet in front OF the cobra and waited.
Suddenly, at a given signal, the music
stopped. In fierce anger the cobra launch
ed forth at the kneeling figure as being
the nearest-but, almost simultaneously
with the stoppage OF the music the man
dropped his head on. his knees and re-
ceived the blow on his barred back. The
cobra paused just one second after
striking and then turned on its head and
fell Off There was a huge drop of poison
on the back Of the performer He wiped
IL off carefully with piece OF cloth, and
proceeded with the rest OF the perform
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
HOW THE COBRA STRIKES.
The Fangs Are Not I'm Themselves
Poisonous.
Crhe Wide World Magazine)

CThe Wide World Magazine9
Now, the so-called poisonous fangs are
not in themselves poisonous-that Is, they
are not coated with poison; nor even have
they a capillary tube running inside along
their lengths, through which the cobra
injects the poison into the wound. III
that were the case, the cobra could not
seize it's food-e. g., rat, without
injecting 1t with the poison. No; nature
is not so clumsy or wasteful in ner ordi-
nations, Notwithstanding popular bshet
to the contrary. The real fact Is there
is a fine tube running from the base OF
each Of the two fangs backward under
the eye to an almOnd-Shaped gland or
bag, which contains the poison. This
gland is constantly secretlng the poison,
with a small supply for immediate use.
Hence il the tube connecting the gland
to the base OF the fang were Kept open,
the poison would be constantly running
out into the mouth OF the cobra, and thus
wasted to no purpose. To prevent this a
circular muscle binds the tube somewhere
about the middle. But when the cobra
strikes its prey, this muscle Is relaxed,
and another one squeezes the poison-bag,
and thus injects the poison.
But let US describe the whole process
Of striking, and see what the cobra does
when he means mischief. He expands
his head and rears at least third or
his length in the air, with the rest or
the body coiled in the form or a spiral,
This spiral form gives him SUFFICIENT an
chorage 10 rear his body by sheer muscu-
lar effort. and also the necessary lever
age i'm dealing the blow. His eyes glis.
ten like obelisks. his forked tongue darts
In and out with a low, Kissing SOUND
Suddenly he throws back his head In
low curve, and as swiftly darts forward
TO his victim, partly as q plunge acd
partly as spring, unfolding portion OF
his coil to increase his range. II looks
as IL the cobra sprang into the air. but,
as a matter of fact, his belly usually
touches the ground at the moment or
striking, in order TO afford him sufficient
leverage to imbed his fangs firmly in the
body OF the victim.
The action is magnificent, and yet swift
drawn, the mouth wide open. The fangs
fall on the victim as a stab, the ,ower
jaw closing in beneath as bite. IL the
blow has been fair and square, two small
punctures are made In the flesh OF the
victim by the two fangs; otherwise, II
the blow has been one-sided, there will
be only one puncture.
INJECTING THE POISON
Now. the mere striking of the blow is
not enough, and II the cobra we're In
simultaneously 10 withdraw the fanss after
dealing the blow, his prey would suffer
no worse effect than the pain uf those
needle-like punctures. II is still necessary
to inject the poison. In certain cases. In
deed. by strong muscular action. the pol
son has been Injected almost iimulta-
where the cobra was inordinately reused
TO fury, the poison was shot oft by a
strong muscular effort while the cobra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
EXPLORATION Of LUzON.
Two Americans Visit Interior--Sur-
prised mt Culture OF People.

MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS,
November 23.--Paymaster w. y. Wilcox
and Naval-Cadet l.. II. Sargent, Of the
United States monitor Monadnock, have
returned here, after a six-weeks' tour Of
the Interior They were well received
everywhere. The travelling. however. was
most difficult.
The officers visited the watershed OF
the Rio Grande and Cazayan. They say
It's fertility Is amazing. Not a yard OF
barren land was seen. The towns were
quiet and prosperous; the plains were
highly cultivated. and the mountains were
splendsdy timbered. The rivers were
mostly without bridges. and are almost
impossible during the rainy season.
The native authorities refused TO per-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
The Champion Contestant
0Charlotte Observer1

Dr. Richard A. Wise. Of Nlrsinia,
coming to the front as the champion
testant Two years ago be was G,l ,t.,
for Congress by Hon. William 4 louI'
He contested Young's seat. and ~.
was turned Ogt. The Democrats rtnQN
mated Young. and though Wise ana
other Republican candidate were in ~
field against him, he was again eiet'..
this time by 5000 majority. Wise has ~
nounced that he Is going TO Try iAe --
test racket again. but SO TAR t9s %
thing more nor less than the stN,'r
eussedness OF defeated sorehead P'"
tlcian
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
Dinner at the raber-
nacIe,

The ladies OF Grace-Street blpt.s.
church. who have won a high reputation
on the dinners they get up, VIII s,r
Thanksgiving dinner az the Ta0raa'.
to-day, between the hours Of j. ald
o'clock. They have arranged n'-
elaborate menu and promise an elegant
dinner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
Bank Robbery in Ohio.

COLUMBUS. o., November "a spe-
cial to the Dispatch from Utica, q.
The Wilson Bank was robbed VINE '.'
officials were absent for "a period o- I.-
teen minutes at the dinner hour io-'a"
5000 in registered bonds. $500 'h ''--
pom bonds, and $500 in gold and currency
being taken. There is no clue, but tit...
are supposed to have done the WORK. I'D
trance was effected through back "i"-
dow. Posses are out on an the roads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
IRON PIPE FOR LONDON.
First Shipment of the Kind Ever
Sent from America.

PHILADELPHIA, November GA
charter was effected yesterday of the
British bark Highlands to load 1000 tons
of cast-iron pipes for London direct.
This will be the first full cargo Of the
kind ever shipped to England from this or
any other American port. A large GUAM
tity Of this material, however, has been
exported to Glasgow by the Allan Line
steamships, a contract to supply that CITY
with American drainage and water pine
having been secured by Philadelphia
dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
ca Progressive Leadership@
~ IN MODERN BUSINESS.

enthusiasm known retail
ubae selling One whole week
Irving FURNISHINGS
oed opportunities The stores leadership
bargains Legitimate merchandising
value The manufacturers wholesale
SUPERIOR GRADES OF WEARING APP
REL LOWER ORDINARILY CHARGED FOR THE NFE
the Bk Co. label guaranteed for
premises unless of Every department shows
Extraordinary Values and Unlimited Assortment Of SyS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24

There was a brief meeting OF ne ga
Dominion Democratic Club Lass H5''
No business OF public interest Vas ti-~'-
acted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
Presidential Postmasters.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Novemblr 2
The President to-day appointed u' JOE
lowing postmasters:
South Carolina--Anderson. John H.
Cochran, Jr.
Virginia-Wytheville Mrs A. ". Joi'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
Two sweet Things.

Here is a conversation reported ~ 'H'
Chicago Post: very
"He seems 10 prlze his n9ncf' W.
highly" said the srst sweet thins' ,et
NATURALLY" replied the other ~
thing She's hand-painted, you A-.-.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24

NEW YORK, November 23.--(special.)-
r.. M. Marian and wife. Broadway Gen.
trial; r.. b. Scott, Hoffman: J. u. Light
foot, T. g. Sydnor; st. Denis; w. J. Payne.
Imperial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
DEATHS.

POwERs.--pled. at Clare Cumoe',,,, 49,.
county. Va. November 10 lNS -
ELIZA HYDE, wife q Spencer D. F'"s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24

A cough Is not Ike a fever. II does nor
have 70 run certain course. Cure n
quickly and efrectuaIiy with One Minute
Cough Cure, the best remedy for ali ages
ene Tor the most severe cases. We re-
semmsnd Il because It's good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-24
Boys Knee Pants,
Seventeen Gents.

~ Durable Knee-Pants, for boys,
HZC made from Plain, Serviceabie
Ne Twilled Tweeds. Substantial,
well-made Knee-Pants. and big bargain
value for the Seventeen Cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23
An Abundant Metal.

Aluminium is the most abundant
metal in the world. 1t enters more
or less into the formation Of almost
every kind of soil on the globe, while
clay Of different kinds contains from
80 per cent to 40 per cent Of it. This
metal, which, singular to say, was I'M
discovered seventy years ago, is the
lightest known. 1t is white and does
not tarnish on being exposed to the
air. When first produced it is soft, but
after hammering becomes as hard as
the softer kinds Of iron. One-third Of
the total product Of the world is Amer
lean, the rest being divided between
France, Switzerland and Great Britain.
1t has been called the metal OF the fu-
ture, and the principal obstacle Of its
being the metal of the present is It's
somewhat high price. This has been
greatly reduced Of late years, but the
great desideratum-a cheap method OF
obtaining the metal directly from the
clay-has not yet been attained. II
the metal were to become cheap, the
existing age Of steel would be sue
ceeded by an age of aluminium.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23
Tho shape of tho Earth.

In a recent number Of the English
Mechanic there is to be seen an illus
tration that somewhat resembles the
appearance of a diseased turnip. But
1t is intended to represent no such
thing, being on further examination
found likely to infuse into the lay
reader a sort OF bewildered wonder;
indeed, Professor Preston, OF the
United States Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey, would have us believe that our
earth is Of shape approaching that
of the turnip aforesaid, with its pointed
end directed due south. Newton found
theoretically that the shape OF the
earth should be an oblate spheroid;
but that is by the way. 1t appears that
the Coast Survey has recently meas
ured two great arcs on the surface OF
this planet, and these have been found
to be portions of an ellipse, and go
to prove that the North American con-
tinent is huge bulge on the earth's
surface. All the evidence obtained by
such measurements seems to point to
the earth as having form approaching
to that of four-sided body, with each
of the sides triangular. Our planet,
according to this, is to be considered as
a sort Of huge spinning-top.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23
Revived on the Dissecting Table.

The dissecting room of the Military
hospital of Algiers has just witnessed
the resuscitation Of soldier who had
been supposed to be dead for three
days. 1t was at the very moment when
the professor of surgery was about to
dissect the supposed corpse that the
soldier suddenly awoke from a pro-
longed lethargy. The three persons
who witnessed the scene were struck
with such amazement that they were
at first unable to do anything. 1t was
not till after they had seen the sup
posed corpse quietly slip off the marble
slab on which he was to have been
dissecteG, and go into an adjoining
room to write a few words on a sheet
of paper to assure himself that he was
really alive and awake, that the doctor
and his assistant came to his aid. 1t
is stated that the recovery of the SOL
der is absolutely complete.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23

The scarcity of tin ore in the world
is pointed out by Geologist B. G.
Sakertchley, Of Australia, in published
monograph. He shows that while
known gold fields cover 1,5O0, 900 square
miles Of the earth's surface, the locat-
ed tin fields have an area Of only 1850
square miles. The seven tin districts
Of Europe produce about $500 tons
yearly, with 5000 tons of this credited
to the Cornwall mines. Asia has two
tin districts, Human. in China, said by
some to yield 10000 to 10000 tons an
nually, but proven to yield less than
$500 tons per year; and the tin mines
of the Straits Settlements and adjacent
territory, the richest in the world,
yielding $4,000 tons yearly. Africa has
no known tin mines; North America
has no paying mines; South America
mines less than 1000 tons per year in
Bolivia and Peru, and Australia con-
tributes about 5000 tons year.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23
Tho Care of Water Bollers.

The officers of the Oregon claim that
iher tremendous exploit in running that
never to be forgotten race against time
Yin order to be in at the death Of the
Spanish fleet is to a certain extent
traceable to the fact that salt water
Twas never allowed in her boilers.
There have been many discussions pro
Hand con on the advisability Of using
4salt water. One old engineer declares
iithat IL he could run his boilers with
lrain water they would outlast the men
twho run them. Be that as it may,
9there surely is some fault in the man
iagement Of boilers when they give out
$50 quickly. There are various COM
sipounds that are recommended for use
i'm boilers, but most of them have
some strong alkaline ingredient, which
us never good for metal Of any kind.
H would be we'll to experiment with
rain water with a view to ascertain
Ats value for such uses. Tanks and
catch pans might be expensive, but
once arranged they are what one might
tall fixed property, and if they save the
value of few boilers every year, they
would give excellent returns for the
money invested in their equipment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23
RUTH LATHAM.

known IN the neighborhood OF Twen-
ty-fourth street, north of Frederick
avenue, st. Joseph, where the two girls
live, that they were sweethearts. Miss
Densmore plays the part Of man and
Miss Ruth Latham is the girl she
loves. People in the neighborhood
have looked upon it as piece Of silli-
ness between the two girls. Even their
parents, for long time, did not re-
gard the matter with any degree of
seriousness, but lately they have come
to realize that it is something more
than the play of children.
1t is case of perverted affection, as
plainly as any case that has ever been
noted in medical books or by science
anywhere The two girls are plainly
and insanely infatuated with each 9th
err They are as deply in love with
each other as though Adele Densmore
were man. To all appearances their
affection for each other is marked only
by purity, although they make use OF
all the usual manifestations of love,
and that to an extent that would not
be dared by a young man and young
woman in the sight of others. They
kiss when they meet, and kiss again
when they are about to part, with
their arms about each other. 1t is
said by the parents Of the young wom-
en- that this state of affairs has existed
during the past four years, and that
the strange alliance has grown strong
er year by year. Miss Densmore is
given to wearing male attire, and has
had several pictures taken of herself
in the clothing of her brother. With
that exception she bears not the slight
est resemblance to man. She Is
below the medium height, but is still
taller than her sweetheart, Miss La
than. During the past four years
they have been together almost con-
stantly-at their homes, which are close
together, on the streets, at places Of
amusement, and at church. Wher-
ever one is found. there the other will
be also, unless sickness or some other
cause has kept her away. Their ac-
lions leave no doubt that each one Of
these feminine hearts has been taken
possession Of by other. They will not
encourage the attentions of young
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23

bons, and, although her osculatory Ca
resses are not governed by the rules
that govern young men and young
women, she is a perfect adept in the
art Of kissing. The tenderness and
grace with which she imprints on the
cheeks and lips Of her girl sweetheart
these seals Of affection have caused
many beholder to long for the abil-
ity and covet the privilege of doing
likewise.
The two girls are considerably alike
In complexion and general appearance.
Both have brown eyes and hair and
small, delicate hands and feet. Either
one Of them could be the sweetheart Of
any young man in the neighborhcod If
she desired, but each one firmly re-
fuses all advances made by the young
men. They are often thrown in the
society of men, but Miss Densmere
protects herself from them, and the
chance for a word with Miss Latham
Is limited to the whims and ingenuity
OF her companion. The love glances
between them are given and returned
with a warmth Of feeling that some
times causes a blush to mount to the
cheeks Of the younger girl. To all
appearances they idolize and worship
each other.
1t is believed by their friends that
they engaged lately in lovers quar-
rel and that Miss Densmore's deter
mination to enlist as a soldier was the
result. Anyhow, she was making
preparations to leave home for that
purpose when her parents made the
discovery Of her intentions. 1t may
have been that she only wanted to
show to her inamorata that she was
still more like a man-that she had
the masculine bravery in her heart. II
they had quarreled 1t was made up
again when they met, and Miss Dens-
more has been dissuaded from going
to WARRIOR the present, at least.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23
Planting Teeth.

j 1t comes to us as bit of surprise
that a scientist has been studying
t'toothology" until he has succeeded in
producing a tooth that will grow into
the jaw Perhaps 1t might be more
absolutely accurate to say that the jaw
throws out feelers and tentacles that
attach themselves to the tooth and ul-
.timately harden, holding the artificial
molar firmly in place. 1t is we'll
understood fact that certain sub
stances, such as sponge, may assim-
tlate and become part of the tissues
of the body, and it seems not unlikely
that under favorable circumstances
artificial teeth might be made to grow
into the jaws and answer all the pur-
poses of the natural articles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23

The human heart is so quickly re-
sponsive to every touch Of feeling in
the mind that the people Of ancient
times thought that it was the abiding
place of the soul, and all literature,
both ancient and modern, contains
many poetic references to this inter-
esting fact.
The amount Of work performed dur
ing the lifetime Of person living to
the limit Of human life prescribed by
King David-three score and ten years
by this small but powerful engine is
almost incredible. 1t Is six inches in
length and four in diameter, and beats
on the average 70 times minute, 1900
times an hour. 800 day and SO. S82.-
900 in the course of a year, so that
the heart of a man 70 years old has
beaten over 2.50O.O00.00O times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23
A Brave Girl Brigade.

Since the war spirit swept over our
land even the girls are so stirred by
the prevailing passion for all things
military that many Of them have or
ganized soldierly companies in differ
ent parts Of the country.
McMinnville, Ore, rejoices in mill
tary company of young women from 16
to 81 years Of age, about 40 In number
The young ladies are relatives and
friends of the Oregon volunteers who
have gone to Manila. Only girls Of
prepossessing appearance and fine
physique were permitted to join. They
are handsomely uniformed, the uni
forms following the government regu-
lations as closely as girls dress will
permit. A snug fitting blouse Of blue
cloth ornamented with brass buttons
and blue skirt reaching above to the,
shoe tops, with two white stripes
down each side, are the principal fea-
lures Of the dress. A blue cap with q
tiny broom made of manila grass wrap
ped in red, white and blue cord stand
ing out in front, and tan leggings COM
plete the costume. On the left breast
is wore five-pointed star, wrapped in
the same kind OF cord and also made Of
manila grass.
The Manila Guards, as tbs troop is
called, are equipped with swords, belts
and haversacks. It Is drilled by an
old army veteran in marching and sa-
Der drill according to the old Steven
son tactics. The girls have attained
great skill in the drills, in fact they
may be said ito move as one man." as
the old phrase goes Military disci-
pline is carefully maintained. Delin-
quents, If officers, are reduced to the
ranks and confirmed insubordinates
are dismissed from membership. The
guards know how to storm trenches
and how to drive mob from the
streets. When they are engaged in
sham battles their cries recall to the
older peoples minds the yankee shouts
and rebel yells of years ago.-Chicago
News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-09-23

Since the breaking out of war certain
sorts of hemp fiber have risen very
rapidly in price. This is partly on ac-
count Of the fact that much Of the
hemp comes from the Philippine is
lands. The plant resembles the ba-
mana In some particulars, and grows
TO a height Of twenty-five or thirty
feet. To secure the fiber the bark is
pulled down to the roots; then the
shreds are separated from the rough
matter and thoroughly dried. In this
state they are shipped all over Europe
and to the United States, which is one
OF the best customers for this product.
1t has been suggested that as soon as
matters become sufficiently settled
Americans will emigrate to the Phil
fppines and take up the business OF
hemp raising. The plant grows rap.
idly. and the profit is excellent. A
large number OF residents Of the
United States are looking forward to
some Of this newly acquired territory
as their future homes. So much has
been said Of the climate and the gen.
eral advantages that Philippine
Islands fever has broken out in certain
circles, and it only remains for the
business interests of those fertile
Islands to become settled to invite a
class Of persons there who would not
only find great profit in the culture OF
indigenous plants and fruits, but would
make most excellent citizens and do
much toward establishing the perma-
nency Of the United States rule in
these beautiful islands.