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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
OUR WHEAT IN SPAIN
,creat Demand for IL. Notwithstand-
inguo Treaty is in Existence

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16-Tne lack Oh
cou,mercial treaty with Spain the former
,reatv having gbeen terminated by the
var IL not altogether preventing tne
trade between the countries, a''housn
Aroerican products are handicapped Dy
an additional 20 per cent dHy III span
ish ports owing to the lack OF a treaty,
sun even under these conditions uhl,eo
States Consular Agent Mertens at var
encia reports to the State Department
that there Is a great demand for Ameri-
can wheat. A cargo OF 1909 tons OF req
winter wheat which had just arrived
there proved entirely satisfactory ana
importers were willing 10 receive more.
The consular agent says:
1.-THE price seems To compare favorably
with that Of Russian wheat. (the kind
generally imported here when there Is a
demand for foreign wheat although
American wheat pays % per cent higher
duties than grain from the countries
which have commercial treaty with
Spain This Is the first direct shipment
from the United States 20 this port since
the war"
Consular agent above quoted remained
at his post throughout the entire war
and even continued in the discharge of
his official functions as far as possible
without molestGtIon-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
WHY WE'RE NAPOLEON AND KING
RICHARD BEATEN :?

Napoleon had nerves OF steel at Aus
terlitz and dyspepsia at Waterloo. KING
Richard suffered the agonies OF insom-
MIA the night before he met Richmond
on the fatal field of Bosworth Ill
health, low vitality, nervous and pnysl-
cal exhaustion are always the cause OF
lack OF success I'm whatever you undef-
take. Weak nerves, low vitality. femaie
complaints, insomnia and despohdehcy
prevent women from attaining their Cd
ject I'm life. i'm work or society. OF iui-
filling their duties as vile, motner anu
home-maker. Nervous debility, shattered
nerves and physical exhaustion from
overwork. indiscretions and excuses
stand as n stumbling block I'm the path
of success for men. Absolutely the only
hone OF attaining success in life lies in
getting back your health and you can
do so II Won adopt the right means. You
have perhaps tried 10 get well and fall
ed Simply because you have not used
the right means. You have taken drugs
and poisons which have done you no
good. why 10 you not use the wonder
fully curative harmless vegetable medi-
cines Of DR.. Greene, 80 West l4th St,
New York CITY. discoverer Of that grand
restorative known and used all over
the world DR.. Greenes Nervura blood
and nerve remedy This is but one Of
the many marvellous cures for different
complaints and conditions OF disease
which Dir. Greene has discovered. and
the fact that he is regular physician,
a skilled and experienced specialist in
the treatment and euro OF all forms OF
nervous chronic and lingering complaints
enables him to perfectly understand
your disease and prescribe his health
.4aa1N
ton. examination and advice are given
10 all absolutely free of charge. You
are welcome to call or II not convenient
write him fully and freely about your
ease and I'm perfect confidence. II costs
you nothing 10 consult him and find out
all about your complaint, and we assure
you that you will be cured II you will
adopt this tres tment by harmless vege-
table medicines
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
SOUTHERN NOTES.
Selections Here and There from Our
Exchanges in Dixie.

Selections Here and There from Our
Exchanges in Dixie.
Among the more important Of the ne"
industries reported by the Chattanooga
Tradesman during the week ended Feb
ruary II, are brick and lime works IN
Alabama: brick and tile works I'm Arkan-
sas: coal mining developments In north
Georgia and upper east Tennessee: cot
ton mills in Georgia and North Carolina
the latter a $500 900 plant; SO-ton cot
tonseed oil mill in Texas; fertilizer
factory in West Virginia; large -four
mill In South Carolina: loO-stamp gold
mining plant and another gold mining
company In the Dahlonega district; a
$4,000 hardware company in Texas; Ice
factories I'm Kentucky and virginia;
100000 lumber company In Florida a
nail mill in West Virginia: two planning
mills in Tennessee and West Virginia;
saw works In Virginia; a spoke and ham
die factory in west Tennessee; large
tannery In east Tennessee; two telephone
companies I'm Kentucky: and wood
working plant In Alabama.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
Sfnr-Rnut,s Changes.

WASHINGTON. February Especial.
Star mail service has been established
between Apalachia and Condor station
new office), ~ G.. daily. and Heggis
and stonev,lle. ~ c., semi-weekly.
Special service has been discontinued
In North Carolina from Shallette to BIZ
ven, Brunswick county; Fig TO Graybeal.
A.he county; Grayson TO Grigsby. Ashe
county; Fig 20 Jones, Ashe county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
LyNCHERs CONVICTED.

An interesting lynching trial Is report
ed from South Carolina. II Will De re-
called that not long ago near the town OF
Florence number OF negro white-caps
called at the house Of an old negro
named Howard and shot him 10 death.
The white-csps were afterwards arrest
ed and one of them, turning States evil
dence, told the whole story. He said
that they had determined to run this old
negro away from his home because he
was an objectionable character, hut had
not intended TO kill him They went TO
lhis home and enticed him 10 come out.
When they assaulted him the old man
attempted to defend himself and was
shot and killed.
The men were tried the other day, con-
victed and sentenced TO Imprisonment for
life. II is the first case, so far as we
know. where lynchers in tho South have
been convicted. although there have been
several trials.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
NOTED CONFEDERATE DEAD.
Cot. VIM. \. Morgan, who Commanded
the Second Virginia Cavalry.

HAGERSTOWN, MD. Feb. 15.-Colonel
William a. Morgan died at his home
near Shepherdstown. suddenly while sit
ting I'm chair last night, aged about
siNty-eight years. lie was one Of the
conspicuous citizens OF Jefferson county,
and a noted Democratic politician He
served az sheriff and deputy for twenty
six consecutive years. He was from an
old aristocratic Southern family and a
generous hospitality was dispensed at the
old colonial homestead. lie orGv<ized the
Morgan's Grove air Association, whose
famous exhibitions were held in large
grove on the Morgan plantation.
Colonel Morgan was a Confederate SOL
der, and commanded the Second Nir-
gina Cavalry, a part OF j. +. b. Stuart
command. lie enlisted as lieutenant and
served four years His regiment went
into the war 100 strong and came out
with twenty-seven men. The Colonel be-
ionged 10 a line OF warriors, his ancestor
being Colonel Morgan. who commanded
the Morgan Rifles. OF Revolutionary fame,
who served with distinction under Cen
eral Greene and checked the narrowing
hosts OF Tarleton. the merciless BRUSH
Gamma nder When the Continental Army
vas forming a crowd OF young Nirgnians
Gathered at the large spring on Colonel
Norran's place. then wilderness. and
,,rganized a company. which took bee
- to Wahington's camp. These were
sf,orward the Morgan ri1es.
c,,rviving are four sons, one daughter
,'i,,d,ne Sergeant Archibald Morgan
,,uad xyest Virginia Regiment and
paetoI Morgan. surgeon in the United
So Navy. Washington POST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
Happy DAYS for Him.

"Why does young Mr.. F'ribley insist on
walking around IN the cold? i should
think he'd catch his death"
you see this Is the first time he has
ever succeeded in getting icicles to form
on that puny mustache OF his and 1t
makes him so proud that he simply
can't stand Il inside. Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
RaItimorc ard OHIO Open.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 1.-THE Baltimore
and Ohio railroad has practically re-
sumed fits regular passenger transpofta-
ton schedules. Unless unexpected
weather prevails within the next twenty
four hours. the entire freight service OF
the road will be resumed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Hardrocks-'T spose you notice vast
difference in your daughter since she got
hack from that boardin' schooi-more cul-
tured than she was. amt she?p
Packingham-'T should say so. She's
cultured clear up TO the highest notch
Never forgits to call crackers BISCUITS
Chicago News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

wanamaker seems to think the Demo
Gratis ought 10 join his candidate but
that II would be criminal for any of them
TO vote for Quay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
Her Missing Sense.

she--"Aiiss Biddleson has absolutely no
sense Of the ridiculous"
He-"Why do you think so?'
She-"I saw her look at you for nearly
ten minutes in the car yesterday with
out cracking q smile. Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

MADRID. Feb. iG-senor Montero
RIOS, wha was PRECEDENT CT the S,,sntsa
peace commission, has resigned the pres.
isency OF the Senate owing 10 the popr-
lar outery against bis defence Of the
commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
It's Origin.

Instructor (of philology class)-What Is
the Derivation of the word ''aimanac?'
Smart Young Man--Tt comes from "al
men ache" sir. That's why II always has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
when They Wrote on Stones.

Egyptian poet (angrily)-Then why cont
YOU return my manuscript?
Egyptian editor (coldly)-You Enclosed
no OK team.-Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Strange that Miles did not bring out
all his knowledge about "embaimed beer
while there was certainty OF the SOL
dicrs eating II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
WhenI,ove Grows Cold.

He was hugging his girl in the parlor,
The weather had dampened his ire,
Tho he loved her So
AT fifteen below
He'd rather DE hugging the fire.
gainesville Republican.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
INVESTING IN THE SOUTH.

Miami reports that the latest gigantic
movement is the Incorporation OF the
East Coast Power and Irrigation Com
pany, with a capital stock OF 100000.
This company proposes 10 harness the
waters Of the Everglades and make them
of service TO man. A part OF article =
as published in their notice OF fnten-
ton" will better explain what this COM
pany proposes to do: The business OF
the corporation shall be the building
operating and maintaining electric roads
furnishing electric power, and also the
using OF water for irrigation from
point known as Cape Sable. In Monroe
county. Florida, TO Jacksonville. Duvai
county Florida, etc" The fncorporators
are: p. II. Loud, Miami; Edwin Nelson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Senator Vest can now have his buttons
set forward as he says I'VE are expanded
10 stay"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
PETERSBURG AGENT.
MRS. S. c. HUTCHINSON. Z LOMBARD
STREET.

The Times is always indebted TO friends
who favor 70 with society items ana
personals but must urge That all such
be sent over the signature OF the
sender
All unsigned communications will be re-
jectod always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
Long Parted.

Young Lobby lounser-faVe yovu seen
Mile. CharmH. The new premiere uah-
seuse?
ola Greybeard-Not since I was a boy
Boston Traveller
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

A waggish member has introduced
bill in the Kansas Legislature providing
for an inspection Of whiskers. This looks
ike creating an office for PETER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

As "Coin" Harvey has the cigar trade.
Tom Johnson might try some good Draho
Of Yeast cake for his single tax benefit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
TIMES BUILDING,
TENTH AND BANK STREETS
RICHMOND. VA.
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vance Watch the label on your paper II
You live out OF Richmond and see when
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new before the paper IS stopped.
THE TIMES COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

The ground hog did not see his shadow
IN Washington this year. but a number
Of Congressmen were out on February
~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

THE DAILY TIMES is served by car
riers on their own account in this city
and Manchester for 10 cents week.
when paid weekly. but so cents per
month when paid monthly. by mail
outside Of Richmond. 70 cents a month,
$500 a year-anywhere IN the United
States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

THE MAILING LIST IS ONLY PRINT
ID ABOUT EVERY TEN DAYS.
THEREFORE,. DO NOT Feel UNEASY
II THE DATE OPPOSITE YOUR NAM =
on THF LITTLE PINK SLIP IS NOT
CHANGED AS SOON AS THE SUB
SCRIPTfON Is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
Frank. Advice.

I'm going to fancy dress ball and l
want to conceal my age; what snail
wear?" -, e,
wear a mask. madam. Ally slcper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

An exchange says baseball in Ameri-
ca costs 100000 a year" 1t dosn't
though if you don't take your best girl
with YOU every game.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

IOtdis..s+s..sss.s sF.sssstFss sfff"tf 'ff''
This branch has not been started by
the savings bank as an institution NJ
nroft. but merely as an incentive for the
poorer classes 10 save their earnings, and
so far has met with great success
believe the frt institution OF this Kind
twas founded I'm Frankfort some years
ago. and now several other cities OF tho
German Empire have adopted the sys-
tom
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Mrs. NJ +. Peasants, who sustained
painful injuries as the result Of a fall
few days ago. IS now somewhat bet
ter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

WE DESIRE TO CALL THE ATTEN-
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REJECTED CONTRIBUTIONS WILL
PANIED BY STAMPS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

The Turkish government wants $1,000
from virginia because somebody In War
rem county is alleged 10 have beaten
Turk. The terrible Turk is in hard
luck this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
Miami: william Nutting, Georgia; J. c.
Losee, New York.

Miami; william Nutting, Georgia. J. c.
Losee, New York.
SUPPLIES FOR SOLDIERS
During the past sixty days thirty-fOur
ships have been dispatched from savan-
nah. Ga, with soldiers and supplies for
the West Indies. These ships have taken
2i6O0 men, as officers, s3l civilian en-
ployes, and 7,2iS animals, besides an enor-
nous quantity OF military stores We
congratulate Savannah upon its good
fortune. We wish that the number Of
ships and soldiers. and the quantity of
supplies shipped from that port could
be doubled: but we wish to suggest to
the Secretary OF war that Charleston
IS still waiting patiently for its "half'
Of the embarkation business that he
promised TO this port.
THE BLACK MANS BURDEN.
one big snow ball smashed one hundred
and fifty empty dispensary bottles I'm a
bunch yesterday. During the morning
when the snow-slingers were out I'm full
force. a negro boy with a great sack on
his head came limping out of Chalmers
street into Meeting. He was spfed and
crowd got at him. The boy pleaded and
begged for mercy. While he was pray
ing a yellow negro took q lump OF snow
and lodged behind the corner, and then
the gang told the boy to move on. He
did so, but just as he went TO step into
Meeting street the yellow negro. pasted
him IN the face. and the bag Of bottles
went down with a smash and bang
Every single one was broken. as II was
subsequently shown. When the boy saw
his burden on the ground he opened his
big lips and began TO wall like lost
child in the wilderness. For ten minutes
he wept. Then he took up the sack and
sappeared.-CharlestO News and C0ur-
Ter.
TAXING PISTOL CARRIERS.
II has been seriously proposed by the
Alamo Signal to alloy citizens OF good
character 10 carry concealed weapons
upon the payment Of a tax; the privilege
OF going armed" Is not 20 he conferred
by State authority upon the VIGOROUSLY
vicious or those who are unable 10 estab-
lish a reputation for peace and order. Ii
Is contended by our usually plausible
contemporary that by granting a pistol
license 10 the citizen I'm good standing he
Is thereby placed upon equal footing
with the professional thug or rowdy who
is invariably loaded for trouble" 1t is
also urged that thousands OF dollars
would be garnered by the tax gatherers
were pistol license law in effect.-Nash-
Vile American
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Senior Rios. head Of the Spanish Peace
Commission, has resigned because OF
popular indignation. and the captains
under Cevera are to be court martialed.
Weyler. however, enjoys immunity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

The next meeting Of the Seven Hand
Euchre club viii be held Friday, when
Mrs. W l.. Royal will be the hostess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

There is also a great deal OF charity
going on in Richmond that does not get
into the newspapers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Jack the Hair Clipper" has been cap
tured in Chicago after many a hair
breadth escape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

OF courseI there should be no scarcity
Of fuel with the ''Woodmen OF the
World" in session here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

BY order Of the president a meeting Of
tho Central Committee of the a. Z. v.
A.. will be held at the rooms OF the
Virginia Historical Society this after
noon at 4 O'clock to take action on the
death Of Mr.. Barton II. Wise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17
SOCIAL Nd PERSONAL.


Owing 10 the weather conditions ~
waiting during the past week, II Will De
impossibIe 10 have the delivery OF froi'
Dabney's lecture Saturday evening .aNs
place in the Hall Of the House Oh pe'S 's
gates because the room cannot De neas '.,'
IL will therefore take place In the auu'
torium OF the Chamber Of Commerce. a.
half past eight o'clock on the e'ehihe
named. Prof. Dabney has devoted many
months TO the study OF his supJeS'' ""1
his lecture promises TO be not iesS W.
liable than entertaining. John iN
dolph Of Roanoke" will never exhaust
the keen interest OF Virginia auulen'.s
such "a arc accustomed TO assemble 10
enjoy the lectures under the direction OF
the Association for the Preservation Oh
Virginia Antiquities Made up lnVaria-
bIy OF thoughtful, intelligent, scnoiariy
peopIe they are also people In close anu
vital sympathy with all that concern
the prestige of Virginia, and certainly the
name OF Randolph profounoiy -,
II. 1t IS a name associated IN tneir III, NM -.
with an intense and burning ioy".'y ~
the State; a courage that quaiieu oelo.s
the face Of no man. brililant i'ii.iu 'i,,
social distinction. Professor D@pnos W"
not, I'm his presentation OF iac', aune ,,,
TO the time worn Olu lidChf 49,
this, seeking to present Randolph irom
n new standpoint and in ne" nsn'.
In research his advantages nave pecn
exceptional and he has used them WIN
zeal and wisdom. His gifts as Zee,
turer are so we'll known that tney neeu
no comment The lectures are free 10
the public, who are cordially invited 10
attend. They are an expression on inc
part of the Association OF IT'S appreci"-
ton of public hberality TO all It's enter
prises-a liberality which IL heartily ap-
preciates and values highly.
A rehearsal of midsummer Night
Dream" was held last evening at the resi-
dence Of Mrs G. w. p. Brock.
Mrs. Edward Christian has left for
New York.
The next meeting Of the Seven Hand
Euchre club will be held Friday, when
Mrs. ". l.. Royal will be the hostess.
Mrs. NJ. +. Peasants, who sustained
painful injuries as the result Of fall
few days ago IS now somewhat bet
ter.
BY order Of the president a meeting or
tho Central Committee of the A. +. ".
A.. will be held at the rooms OF the
Virginia Historical Society this after
noon at O'clock TO take action on the
death Of Mr.. Barton H. Wise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Colonel Pond. of General Fitz Lees
staff, is on his way North. We hope the
Colonel will not freeze over during the
cold snap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

A rehearsal of Midsummer Night
Dream" was held last evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. G.. w. =. Brock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

so much to DO with patent Medicines
Chicago Tribune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Mrs. Edward Christian has left fol
New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Everybody was hunting the street cars.
and took a shot at them when they dis
covered their tracks in the snow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Mckinley hardly had time to eulogize
Senator Hoar at the Boston dinner last
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

The cost Of Aguinaldo's government
can be put down as running expenses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

Jobailey has cornered the constitution.
and wind" Allen the Declaration OF
independence. but the Lords prayer Is
still safe among Congressman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

The Court Of Inquiry is ready to be
gin, and it is well that General Miles Is
accustomed to a cold plunge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

A Richmond paper yesterday morning.
said: Lent, like a gray-robed num- has
swept silently upon US, and presto the
butterfly society with its prismaic
wings has changed suddenly into color
less. dim month" Society Of course will
be dazed TO hear it is a dim month"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

MANCHESTER BUREAU. .ia HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

The new hat combine may be blocked
some way or another.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-17

BISHOP CHARLES d. GALLOWAY
..iii naeet the Methodist preachers OF
RRichmond, petersburg and vicinity THIS
rrss,NSpNTS1; in the pastors study Of Cen
;anarv church, Fifth and Grace streets,
at 10 o'clock. M u s,,,sx,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-23
Jack Shaw's Purchase.

A. j. Shaw of the o. K. Livery has
purchased from DR.. Hare the fine trottng
stallion Billy Wagner. from the famous
Stinson band, the services of which ami
NAL can be had at the barn during the
season. Mr. Shaw is pleased with his
new possession Il. 4 the shape OF horseflesh
on account Of his excellent pedigree.
Billy Wagner is blood bay of great
beauty, and, in line of trotting blood, is
undoubtedly one of the most strongly
bred horses offered for public service up.
on the Pacific coast His dam, Hattie,
having died when he was eight days old {.
he, like his illustrious grandsire. Geo.
Wilkes, was raised by the bottle, and as
a consequence of such artificial feeding is
small, but strongly built, and altogether
"big horse Of his inches" He stands
a trifie over Is hands high and weighs
900 pounds. His colts, however, are
large and we'll formed. taking alter the
stock of his ancestry.
Billy Wagner is very speedy, although
without record; is level-headed, and in
disposition is perfect.