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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

though he soon graduated from before
the mast and was made mate OF the
Rene Rickmers. He sailed i'm the China
trade and saved his money The day
seemed approaching when the happy re-
union was TO mater.alize. During this
time Gustave never reached New YORK,
where the Beckers had made their home.
A singular pcrversity Of fate caused ev-
cry ship he sailed on TO avoid the met
ropolis Of the new world Sometimes the
mates fancfu nature made him think
that Minnas letters were growing cold
or I'm tone. lie secured a birth as mate
on the ship Mabel Rickmers, bound for
Philadelphia.
Philadelphia IS close 70 New York.
There seemed little doubt that he would
soon see his sweetheart again. and 10 can
readily be imagined how he counted the
hours while be stood his watch alone on
the moonlit deck OF The Rickmers while
she plowed steadily over the quiet ocean.
Capt Bande'.n was in sympathy with the
mates lovcstory. Scarcely had the Rick
mcrs dropped anchor at Girard Point when
he gave him permission TO go to New
York and see his Minna.
Various delays howeve-, interviewed
Days passed without the visit having
Rickmers having received her cargo Of
I'll was hauled out into the stream.
She would sail that day. but Captain
B1ndeln said he would wait for The
mate The latter hurried 20 New York
on am early morning train.
Papa Becker had prospered there.
His trade as an expert clockmaker had
secured him employment with a prom
incnt firm. manufacturing antiques. and
ha had no reason ever 10 regret leaving
the Fatherland not so. Nnna. however.
Sha was young and very beautiful She
received no lack OF attention and one
sutton I'm particular was so richly ond0w-
ed with this worlds goods that her flth-
or told her 90 forget the name Of the
Rickmcr- Line and marry him.
But Aunna was true to Gustave She
vainly tried 10 reason with her father. Tie
was obdurate and h.s ius.stencs drove his
daughter 90 desperate move Sho
would return 20 Br men. whore she had
relatives and there await her lover Only
last Saturday she left her home and this
was what Brant learned ON his flying
visit
~ was a stunning blow 90 the faithful
mate. For a moment he stood betwe
love and duty and debated whether ha
should not forsake Captain Bandclin and
the Mabel Rickmers ana follow M.nna
across the Atlantic. Captain Bande'n
however. had been kind 20 him. and be
was regarded with favor by the Rick
mers family. s. Doe quickly made the de-
cision which broke his lcart and return
ed % Philadelphia The ship WAS watt
Ing. and scarcely was he aboard when
her anchor was weighed and She drop
nod down tho e.rrIm
Her destination is H'ogo. japan, and
She IS a sailing ship. 10 may be year
or more before she ascends the Woser
ATT that IS left for poor Brandt IS hope
that Minna win remain faithful 10 him
and good fortune ATTY him safely and
expedni0usly across the stormy seas to
a happy meeting Do Tine distant future
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
ORGAN GRINDERS
OWN THE TOWN
The Air is Filled With Strains Of
Alleged Music.
MONKEYS, TOO, ARE PLENTIFUL.
Something About the Nomads that
Manage 10 Accumulate Bushels
of Nickcis. Dimes and Quart
crs IN Their Travels.
MONKEYS, TOO, ARE PLENTIFUL.

The asthmatic old organ groaned and
hisoed ana spluitcrcd. The organist CALI
ed Il music. and as you are told music
hath charms. This particular son OF
sunny Italy was 20 ontranced that ne
forgot 20 quit turning the crank, ana
the organ groancd on. The monkey
pranced about grimacing and OCCASION
ally doffed his wcl-worn cap TO the IN
d.vidual that gave him copper OF
turned a summersault as the easiest way
20 scratch his back Meanwhue' uo
crowd continued 10 grow In numDeIs'
but the majority kept their hands on
their bockctbOoks and gave evidences OF
their appreciation Of the music and en-
jOyment OF the monkeys Tricks IN many
COMPLIMENTARY remarks. Compliments
are cheap. the only thing they cost 'he
xi.er is the necessary time and brea1h
20 pronounce them.
WOULDN'T BUY BREAD.
The alleged musician. however, hgurec
out. that though ne certainly was at
present enjoying prosperity sueh as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
THE BAPTIST ORPHANAGE.
A Monument to the Liberality Of tho
Virginia Baptists.

4 Monument TO the Liberailty OF INC
Virginia Baptists
ROANOKE. VA, Nov. 1S.-Spccal-
The Baptist Orphanaga which WAS estab-
llshed IN the city Of Salem about eight
years ago is in a prosperous condition. aId
is a magnificent testimonial 10 the pral-
teal good sense and large-heartcd beney-
olence of the Virginia branch OF that Pee
llgious denomination over 100000 have
been spent I'm buildings and e4u )m..t
and the institution which has capacity
for IL inmates. is always tuI. while tae
management is compelled TO refuse many
applications for admission FOR want -
proper accommodations. An addition with
rooms for fifty boys is already in course
Of erection through the lheralty OF AIr.
7. il Elicit. of Richmond. and tho 'or.s-
mouth Baptist Association viii add an-
other building 90 accommodate on equal
number work on which Will begin by The
first Of January next
These two additions when comui t-d
will nearly double the capacity oi the in-
stitution. which under the able manage
ment OF the Board Of Trustees. of which
Professor Charles ii. Cooke OF HoIirs.
IS chairman. is rapidly increasing Boo use.
fulness and popularity.
The Lutherans also have an orphan re
I'm Roanoke county, and the Catholics one
I'm this city both of which ar.
pishing much good In providing FOR n-
nocent and helpless chidr %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Mr. Charles J. Brockmann will give A
soiree musical at his studio. corn.r Ninth
and Broad streets. next Friday evening AT
$50 o'clock Invitations will be issued for
the musical. but about TWO hundred will
be placed az Mr.. Walter d. Moses music
store for tho convenience OF those who
care 10 call for them.
Miss Helen I'VE viii be the vocalist Of
the evening and Mr. Harry Griqer solo
pian'sf. Mr. BrOclunann will reader a VIC
lin SOLO The rest Of The programme will
bs made uo OF selections and concerted
numbers by the new Jefferson concert or
chestra.
AIR Asburv the flute soo'st, VIII be
heard I'm duet with Prof Thilow cellist
AND Mr.. Elan cornetlst. Miss Cracker
Will do the piano work Tor the orchestra.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Jesse Carter a co.ored man. t.l into
the conduit ditch at Twelfth and h,rd
streets yesterday morning and I'D soD...t
his thumb besides brlls.ng himself severe
~. He was treated 1y Dr. GOo4e ol mo
ambulance and lefr
At 1910 the ambulance was called I'D
the Tredoger Iron Works TO attend Rose
ton Melton. whose arm had been tlr
through by red hot iron bar. .ie vas
very badly hart but Dr. Goole made
neat lob OF the wound aad Iett him.
At 2IO O'Clock the ambulance was n-
moned TO 10th and Leigh street 10 no. d
an old negro man who had become .l.i-
gued and fallen boa tine street,
lie was removed TO his home No.
DuVal street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
pers on society work and committee con.

pers on society work and committee con-
ferences.
State Secretary Lewis called the RON of
societies In the State for one minute re-
ports. Many responses were made OF the
best work done. Rev. T. j. Prettyman.
OF stanton, made a stirring address ON
Power from on High" Tho Bible study
by DR.. H. A. White. OF Washington and
Lee University was on "Tha Opening
Events Of Chrlsts Public Ministry"
The afternoon session was taken m
with the discussion OF "The District.
Union by Mr.. r. T. Hutton of Lexington.
and Miss Lula O. Phillips ~ Richmond
and the reports Of committees. inc'dGine
the election Of officers for the ensuing
year as follows.
President r. +. Hutton, Of Lexington.
presidents. Rev. T.. o. Broker. ~
stanton. Rev. G.. W. Trawick. of BoInl
Vista: Rev w. j. Cooke OF Woois.oef
Secretary. Miss Lula o. Phillips OF B'eh-
mond. Treasurer, IT, i. Lowe. Fas
Church.
The next annual convention WIN Do hc'l
IN winchester, the third week IN septem-
Der. 1900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

pov rohn McEeur of stanton. Va
snent "A f.w days with Farther Mckect
nv during thc past week.
Mr. p Martin DIS sick at his residence
rho AfcGm catholic tnon Will meet on
Monday nieht
was placed iu position In 81 Patricks
church during The last week. lt IS greatly
oT,~irad The second marble side altar
80 heon completed and the work Oh mo
--,io altar is being carried on as rapidly
as possible.
ST. Marys Beneficial and Social Unior
will meet on the 2,th instant The mems
hers Will receive Holy Communion in
body to-day 40 clock mass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Attic BiiOu.


The bill that will he presented every
night this week at the Bijou is made UP
Of the brightest acts that Manager NeilS
saw I'm New York last week
Cushmsn. Holcombe. and Curtus, VIII
present their great hit The New leacn-
err" and operate comedy that VIII surrey
score a hit. Charles r. Adrich' the
American who made all London laugh
will present an act that is a laugh from
start 10 finish. lie is a remarkably clever
iuggler, and he does all Of his business IN
comedy The Escaminos. the wire
cquilibrsts who mystihed the East
viii be seen i'm their remarkable act
The -Four Ellsworths, father mother
and two children are conceded 10 De me
best cake-walkers in vaudeville. and their
sina,ine and a fancy dance is the feature
OF the bill. Frcdo and Forrest. the mus
icaI tramp and the elastic souhrcrte' are
favorites here. Miss Maude Amber, the
pretty leading lady Of Joe OTIS Star Ga
GERS Company. who WAS seen here a cod
ple OF seasons ago. has the Coincidence
mart Of the bill. and 10 could not have Deen
nlaced In better hands. Collins and iarnt
acrobatlc dancers and character come
dams. are clever perform rs. ana came
direct from one OF the Proctor theatres.
The bin is a strong one. and the stand
ing room only" card viii doubtless be
displayed more than once during tn9
week Regular nightly performances Will
be given and the regular matinee Iues-
day. Thursday and Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Inhcr il McII-

Charles Fisher who was so badly in-
iured during an alteration no the Second
Market a short time ago has about zee
covered from the effects OF Dis Injuries
and Or. Frank Cunningham. under whose
care be has been Will discharge MN
from the hospital to-day.
Fisher q D. alleged. Wrs assaulted bl 4
party name Firth and Cor some time his
condition was regarded as extremely crit
zeal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
HEARD ON THE STUMP.
How Som Stock Expressions OF tho
spcIIbindcrs Came Into Being.


About a dozen states wsre in the clutch
Is OF the spell-binder recently, and
many well worn phrases and sentences
were heard by the voters. How some OF
these expressions originated may be Of
interest just now.
Ex-President Clevelands name has gone
down into history linked with the phrase
'innocuous desuetude." and his admins
tratlon should be conducted behind glass
doors" Is heard also al times. "Anoth-
er county heard from" was the comment
Of the paraeraphers all over the country
when. IN 1876. the returns from the pres
dental election were slow In coming In
from the doubtful states. 1t was the
Democratic platform OF 1866 which refer
red 20 this country as the asylum OF the
oppressed OF every nation but II IS
seen more now in the literature distri-
buted at election time than IT Is heard
from ths platform. Andrew jackson
Instructions 10 ministers abroad 10 ASK
nothing but what Is right. submit 10
nothing wrong IL stu good eaten
phrase for candidates for all offices.
We hear a good deal these DAYS about
she 'bar'L" This word probably was
coined on the east side Of New York city,
where a candidate Is always asked II
he will contribute so much money for the
Legitimate expenses" incident 10 a cam
psign.
"Hoodle" has always been associated
with the doodle aldermen" OF New York
city.
The boys"-those who make politics
buslness-contlnue 20 use the term "car-
pet baggeTs." which Is heard In dis
trlcts In which candidates have lived Tor
only a short time II Is Southern word
ara was used In reference 20 the north
erners who went South after the war
and took active part I'm politics Many
held ofices and others came 10 qualify
FOR once by means Of short residence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
ADJUSTMENTS THIS WEEK.

MISUNDERSTANDING Night and Matinee
Richards e Pringle's Genuine Negro Min
strcls.
Bijou-High-Class specialties all week.
The new Academy cf Music will be closed
every night this week. 80 far as theatri-
cal entertainments go. except Saturday
when Richards & Pringle's famous col
ored Ministries will hold the boards.
This company OF genuine negro min
strels embraces in its membership some
Of the most talented performers Of the
race. There are black comedians. singers
acrobats. cyclists. dancers and sketch
artists. Each member Of the company
has won favor in the various cities Of the
country. and many OF them have been
seen here before
This company comes to Richmond every
season. and IS always greeted by large
houses. This year the troupe Is said TO
be stronger than ever before, and several
novelties are 10 be presented
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Schmidt KraQt Co.
700 w. LEIGH STREET,
Richard n. Schmidt, Manager.
Manufacturers OF German Homemade Sour
kraut. Sold by any OF the following
dealers.
Give Ii a Trial

Rolling. corner Oraham ana Lelgh
streets
W ]. Brown. Jr, corner Laurel and
Cary streets.
George y. Binoy, corner Lombardy and
Main streets.
Mrs c. Frazer. corner Harrison and
Clay streets.
c. II. Hagan. corner Seventeenth and
XeI able streets.
W j. Hazelgrove, No. 2os west Broad
street.
w. J. Hogan. corner Fifth and Canal
streets.
J.. w. Hancock. corner Laurel and Cary
sheets.
s. r. .Kanfclt. corner Thirty-hrst and
Marshall streets.
Kahn & Timterlake, corner Smith and
Clay streets.
Sparks Laurel Market, No west Broad
St-oet
J. G. Wolf No. e2s Church street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Mr. Jonathan Bryan, who has boon n
Europe tor the past year representing me
Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works. reached New York 'er-It
will arrive in Richmond to-day ODD
the 500 A. d. train Ills SUCCESS D."
Europe has exceeded expectations. t' IS
shown by the numerous orders It.I
Win tba Locomotive works FOG engines
from the Finnish and Swedish s9'efn-
ments. reDre- urrg hundreds o. dole
lars for Richmond
4 number of friends win be at tne de-
not to meet 1lr Bryan and A hearty "el-
come will be given him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
FAST SERVICE TO MEMPHIS VIA
& A q.

c. & o. train leaving Richmond 2l9 T.
NJ daily connects al Louisville with lili-
nois Central train leaving Louisville l2'Ol
Noon. arriving Memphis 1850 p. NJ. only
ons night on the road. This train from
Louisville carries tourist sleeping car on
Mondays and Fridays through to san
Francisco.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

The way to sell real estate is to adver-
,tsa arrong reading and moneyed men.
r. y Chafin & Co. Incorporated, have
ms, contracted to advertise in TWO thou
sana and serenty-six papers all over the
t,nifed states and Canada.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

There will be an important meetihf *
the Richmond Society for the PreNeniioh
OF Cruelty Go Animals az the Once oi ,No
,rasident No 1912 east Main street. On
-, TUESDAY evening az O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
O,srermcn nismaycd.

FITCHETTs. VA. Nov. N.-Special--
The oystermen are very mnch dlscouF'
aged at the dizziness of me market nh
account OF the long spell OF warm
weather
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
THE VIRGINIA 'ENDEAVORtRS'
OGiccrs Elected for the Ne"r-i" 'e''
>cV, in winchester.

NrNF IN " iU'II'"''F
LEXINGTON. VA NOV. IS S Ia
Hon. VIM L. Wilson. presiaei. vi " a..
iugton ard Lee tnive'sl.s' 80. 81
49,, CHRISTIAN Endeavor Convention
=. s 49, In TRINITY Methodist church Of
,b,s Mace his theme being. Christian
Citizenship .,.,.., ,,,.,,. -. NJ.
n ~ Amoie. president OF the Staunion
D,str,ct christian Endeavor Usion.
IN. morning session was devs<s4 70 "a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

The tire has come that real estate can
De sold. try T.. y. chaiiin * Co. inc.
They have sold more real estate IN the
mast sixty days than they have done for
a long time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

The Southerncrs referred contemptuously
10 them as carrying their effects in a
"carpet-bag" "Clcan sweep seen so
often on banners in political parades,
means the removal by an official Of an
the subordlnates not belonging 10 his
political party ana also that an election
will be so one-sided that, like new
broom, it will sweep clean.
The word 'iingolsm" is used much I'm
British politics. and I'm the United States
is intended 60 indicate any advocacy Of
national buster. a song is popular in
England the refrain of which is:
We don't want to fight, but. by lingo
II we do
We've got the ships. we've got the men.
we've got the money, too.
The accepted version Of the birth Of the
Democratic rooster is that I'm 1910 there
lived I'm Indiana a man named Chapman,
who exercised his vocal organs when
there was a Democratic victory by crow
ing. on the situation a friend wrote TO
him. ending with these words: "Crow,
Chairman. crow" As the Democratic
emblem the rooster came into use in
1872.
1--WE love him for tho enemies he has
made" was Edward S. Bragg's tribute 10
Grover Cleveland IN the Democratic con-
vont'on of 1854. but this phrase has been
adopted on almost behalf OF every can
didate for elective offices. The sobriQuet
THE Man Of Destiny always viii be at
tached 10 Mr. Cleveland's name. because
of his rapid rise from mayor Of the city
Of Buffalo I'm 1881 70 president Of the
United States I'm 1885
"Our country, I'm her intercourse with
foreign nations. may she always be- In the
right: but our country. right or wrong
was tho toast Of Commodore stephen
Decatur. delivered in Norfolk. Va. I'm 1861
and 1T has been the toast az thousands
Of political and other banquets for many
years.
Me. Too" IS the sarcastic reference
10 Senator Thomas c. PrattThis so
briauet was given 10 him because he re-
signed as junior senator from New York
Immediately after Roscoe Conking took
the same step because some political APP
polntments made by the president were
not in accordance with their wishes
Chicago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

We don't want TO fight. but. by lingo
n we do
We've got the ships. we've got the men,
we've got the money, too.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Nv the use OF an improved method OF
attachment a brush used 10 clean cycle
chains Is made 10 adjust Itself 10 the
rise and fall Of the latter, being carried
by a plvoted rod attached 20 the rear
axle with the two sides Of the brush adj
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

For securing the lower ends Of a neck
,ie "a tho shirt bosom new fastener Is
nrovidod with two pair OF spring-act'
mated Jaws. set at right angles to each
other on fat metal base. one pair Of
laws being used 10 hold the tie and the
other TO engage tho edge Of the pleat in
the hosom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

To facilitate and economic the send,
inc ar orders for goods a new order cara
As provided with a detachable chech'
which is good for return postage on the
card when presented at postofice by
ths man 10 whom sent the postmaster at
,he receiving station tearing 1t from the
card
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Bit braces are prevented from slipping
when pressed against TO drive Dit mo
the wood by using an improved head,
which has a number of yielding proIec-
tions set I'm the outer surface. thus form
ing offsets or shoulders which engage
the clothing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Milk is prevented from boiling over
while cooking by using now German
utensn. which has central cone pro
vided with an opening at the TOP 'lrouEn
mitch tho milk flows when IL rises, fall
ling unon a fiat float on which the base
Of IN cone rests. which cools the milk
and passes It down into the chamber
below.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

In a new aerial advertising apparatus
a number OF kites are used 10 support an
opaaue sheet in the air with stereoDu-
con mounted on a pivoted and hinged
base 10 throw advertisements on the
screen. The latter being adjusted at the
proper height by means Of ropes and pull
lpVe
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-28

gotten well started, Brown he hitched
one of these self-playing attachments
to his piano. The first air il tore off
was Ny Ann Eliza Say, / won pot
after pot to that tune, easy. / got into
the swing of it after bit. and before
il ceased l was dealing and drawing
and filling to rag time. Great. Then
the blOomin' machine took a fall out
of a Sousa march. That was my game
l quickened the pace little and clean
ed up a nice little wad
Then there was another change.
Home, Sweet Home with variations.
1t was right in my line. 1 dealt the
cards in dreamy sort of way with
tears in my eyes and won three eighty
five. On the next deal somebody across
the table opened. and / stayed in on a
bob-tail flush. Just as the one card /
drew was passed across to me. that
dod-gasted thing ripped off the first bar
of that soulful dance, the .Hoochi Koo-
Chi Your orter seen me. The card 1
wasn't wanting was the card l drew.
didn't do thing but lose. lost more
money to that dance than / had won
all the evening And just as the last
strain of the air died away my last
two-bit piece was swept away from
me. No. sir; this playing poker to
music is as bad as eating to music in
a restaurant. They both give you lock-
jaw-the former. financially
And, plucking a sausage bali from the
chafing dish, the man with the waxed
moustache walked away