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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
THE CONSPIRACY
IN BECKER CASE.
Slim Case Against Messrs, Stern and
ROsenbIOom.
THEY BOTH GIVE BOND IN COURT
Mr. Storms Friends Rally TO His Sup
port-Mary Ellen Smith Acquitted
of the Charge OF Counterieiting
India Patterson's Trial Today

The arrest OF Mr. Samuel Stern and Mr..
NJ. Rosenbloom in connection with the
Becker case, has created much interest.
and those who have followed the steps
taken in the case from the beginning
crit.cise strongly the government con-
duct Of the prosecution. and the opinion
is frequently expressed ON the street mat
there is not sufficient ground against
Becker. and especially the gentlemen
charged with conspiracy IN securing his
certificate OF citizenship, TO warrant the
prosecution.
The indictments were. however made
by the grand jury after due conslderh~
ton
Messrs. Stern and Rosenoloom were
both early In The United states Distrlct
Court yesterday. and gave bond In tho
sum of 500 each for their appearance 10
tina. court on the 18th of April. when
the cases will come up for a hearing.
Mr.. H. r. Pollard Is bondsman Tor MI
Stern and Mr.. Henry Schuman the bonds
man for Mr.. Rosenbloom.
Mr.. Stern was visiting n Baltimore
Yesterday when friends here tslegraphea
him that be had been Indicted Tor cone
suiracy 10 obtain naturalization papers
for M0ritz Becker. lie was much SUR
pr.sed and Immediately returned 10
Richmond.
MR.. STERNS POSITION
Mr.. Stern is naturally Indignant as 10
dld not make any oath in the Hastings
Court in regard 10 Rockers stay in this
country. but only introduced him 90 Judge
Wit
Mr.. Stern was a iurym7n on that day
and In court In that capacity Knowing
Becker. he introduced him 20 Judge Witt
and took no further part in the proceed
iros On Bocker's behalf
Mr. stern said 90 "a Times reporter thal
some six or seven lawyers had voiun-
teered 10 defend him MY friends haFo
called uron me in large numbers. ana
said they do not believe me guilty of
, any crime" he stated. "All OF this l5
very gratifying ] know that ] can prove
that have committed NO crime. and
will be promptly acquitted.
BECKERS BOND
Moritz Becker is already under bond
I'm his individual case ana he was oa.l'h
on his own recognizance Doe the COM
| spiracy case.
Although these cases are set FOR tho
18th. il is not believed that they VIII pa
tried then. but will probably then go over
10 tho October term.
The trial nj Mary Ellen Smith. colored'
for counterfeiting. was taken mp again
| to-day. the examination Of witnesses n,-
| ing resumed The two-dolar note whlch
she is alleged 10 have raised TO Ten dol
| lars was In evidence.
II Is clumsilv executed arar me
figures ton on the back and The word ten
| an the face apparently having been cur
from an Old Confederate bill Of that e
nomination and 1asted over the Hr' u
AMI letters on the two.dollar bank noe.
NOT GUILTY
The jury. after being out n The court
for five minutes. returned with verdict
| Of not guilty
India Patterson. who Is under indic'-
ment for 4 similar charge will be tried
| today
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07

The baltimore American OF yesterday
says: ,.h.o.
Miss Marion Murdoch Lind. daughter
of Mr.. Edmund 6. Lind. the weil-knoWh
architect Of this city, and Rev. Dr.
william Henry Lard. Of Alemarle county
Va were married at half-past O'Clock
last evening at the home OF the pride.
No 10 west Twentieth street. Or. Lara
has two charges one of which Is the MS
torlcal old Brick church. in Aioemarle
county. where George Washington was
a worshipper. The ceremony was per
formed BY Rev Thomas Packard, OF
Rockville Montgomery county. who Is
son of the dean Of the Episcopal lheo-
logical Seminary. near Alexandra, va.
A novel feature OF the ceremony was the
playing of the wedding march by Misses
Ruth Cowdrey and Ethel Woods on Vlo-
Inns. and Miss Laura Crane AT the plano.
The maid OF honor was Miss Alice NJ.
l.. Lind, sister of the bride; bridesmaids,
Misses Annie Lee Laird. sister Of the
groom: Mary Condit Wilmer. May Bacat
Pitts and Charlotte Souter Murdoch. Mr..
William W. Laird was best man. The
bride wore white silk. tule veil and car
ried a bouquet Of lilies of the valley. The
bridesmaids wore white organdie and car
ried Easter lilies bound with white rib
bon. After a reception the couple left on
a wedding trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
GOOD POKER HANDS.
A Norfolk Constable Tried for Swim
ding u Man in Euchrc Game.

NORFOLK. VA. April e.-Special-T'
II Backus. special constable OF Norfolk
county. was tried to-day In the Police
Court. He was charged by Captain }.
l.. Foster. OF Old Point, with having
swindled him out OF IS in game OF
cards aboard a steamship between NOT
fold and Old Point.
The men, II was alleged. sat down 10
play euchrc In company with TWO Stran-
GERS. Good poker hands We're ifeaar"''
and i'm betting on these the money Was
lost and won.
Foster alleged his BELIEF that the s'Fan-
gers were confidence men IN league WIN
Backus. tt. =.
The case was dismissed LOT ieeN OF
Jurisdiction. but VIII De tr'eo' f" N s'a'e"'
At Old Point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
A FORTUNE IN BREMEN.
A Norfolk Man Thinks He is Heir to
an Estate Worth S.S8. 900.

NORFOLK, VA, April 6.-SpeclaL-Ru-
dolph Won Hugo. OF Norfolk. believes
himself heir TO $4,000 the estate OF q
relative, who died recently in Bremen.
lie. has placed his claim in the hands
OF colonel William Lamb. German Vice.
Consul at Norfolk. who will bring II 10
the attention OF the German Government.
Won Hugo was recently visited by a
man from New York. who claimed to be
his half brother. This man. who said his
name was Hepe. sought to procure from
Won Hugo certain papers which go to
nrove the latter's claim to the fortune
Tho alleged relative blundersd. and Won
rruso's suspicious were aroused. no
refused 10 part with the papers, and
began an investigation. which has con-
WINGED him that he II the rightful heir
- the Sas.ooo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
FIRE AT ELLERS0N'S.
Mrs. Lewis II. Cosby Loses Her Barn
ard Contcnts-Goud Roads Needed


ELLERSON. VA. April Especial
Ms. Lewis II. Cosby had the misfortune
to lose her barn by fire last Tuesday
evening. II is supposed that children
playing with matches caused the FIRE.
The hard winter damaged the wheat
vecy much. and it is looking badly. oats
are also in a bad condition. The con-
tinued cold weather is throwing the farm
ers back in planting their spring crops.
Oui roads are generally In good condi-
ton now. but the old Richmond and
Henrico turnpike is almost impossible
through the Chickahominy swamp. The
part Of the road that passes through
Che swamp on the Henrico side has been
abandoned by the Turnpike Company.
and Henrico county will not work II.
During the heavy freshets this year the
road has been badly washed. and IS now
disgrace to Henrco county and
a great inconvenience to our citizens. az
1t is the leading road from this place 20
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
Change IN Mar gers.

ROANOKE. VA, April s.-speeiai-
-.Nrrs II, C'ass, Manager OF the Inter
s,ot. Telephone Company. has been
transferred to Lynchburg and Henry
plans. OF this city. appointed - his sue
eessor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-07
NO MORE sLEEPLEss NIGHTS.
ANTl.BUG,

the only guaranteed Insect Extorminator.
Permanently removes Bed Bugs. Ants.
Water Bugs and destroys vsrmin Of al
descriptions. Druggists ana grocsrs.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
A Kiss for a Bidder.

well-known and beautiful English
actress having heard of the exploit of
an American sister of the stage in Of
fering kiss at auction, and being
asked to assist at charity, says a
Paris dispatch, announced that car
ess from her own rosy lips would be
given to the male willing to pay most
for it.
The bidding was brisk, and had ad-
vanced to thirty guineas, when the
sum of eight hundred pounds was offer
ed. This put all other amorous COM
petitors out of the race, and the blush
ing actress turned to the purchaser, the
colonel of one of the British line regi-
ments, came forward, but instead
OF slipping the sweetness himself pre-
sented his little five-year-old grandson,
explaining that he had purchased the
KISS as birthday present for him.
The actress took the child in her arms,
and discharged the debt with inter-
est, and the charity, in which the COL
onel was interested was richer by
eight hundred pounds for the grand
DADS whim. 1t is said though, that the
gallant colonel did kiss her after all.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
NAVAJO JOE.

Navajo Joe is out of luck. Ordin.
arily his vagaries are not regarded in
| Wolfville. His frequent appearance
In Its single street in a voluntary ex-
hibition Of nice feats Of horsemanship
coupled with an exhibition of pistol
shooting, in which old tomato cans
and passe beer bottles perform as tar
gets, has hitherto excited no more
baleful sentiment in the Wolfville
bosom than disgust.
But today it is different. Camps,
like individuals, have moods. At this
time Wolfville is experiencing wave
of virtue. 1t may have been excited
by the presence of a pale party Of
eastern tourists, just now abiding at
the 0. X. hotel; gentlemen which the
rather sanguine sentiment of Wolfville
credits with meditating an investment
of treasure in her rocks and rills. But
whatever the reason, Wolfville virtue
is certainly aroused, which makes it
q bad day for Navajo Joe.
The angry sun smites hotly in the
deserted causeway of Wolfville. The
public is within doors. The Red Light
saloon is striving nightly. Navajo
Joe, rendering himself prisoner to
Jack Moore, rescue or no rescue, has
by order Of that sagacious body been
conveyed by his captors before the
vigilance committee and is about to be
tried for his life.
What was Navajo Joes immediate
crime? Certainly not a grave one.
Ten days before it would have hardly
earned comment. He has killed
Chinaman. Here is the story:
"Yere comes that prairie dog Navajo
Joe, all spraddled out" says Dave
Tutt.
ut looks like this camp can never
assoome no aire," remarks Cherokee
Hall in distempered way, "but this
yere miser-ble Joe comes chargin' up
to queer it,"
AS he speaks that offending person.
age, unconscious of the great change
In Wolfville morals, sweeps upe the
street, expressing gladstone and ec-
static whoops and whirling his pistol
on his forefnger like a wheel of light.
One Of the tourists stands in the
door of the hotel smoking a pipe in
short, brief puffs of astonishment, and
reviews the amazing performance. Ma
vajo Joe at once and abruptly halts.
Gazing for disgruntled moment on
the man from the east, he takes the
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Home Bookbindinc,


To be able to bind a magazine nicely
one needs practice. The first two at
tempts probably, won't be everything
one could desire, but practice makes
perfect" 1t is best to try first a maga-
zine without many leaves; lay four
papers evenly together and, with
a fine shoemaker's avn or a strong
darning needle and strong linen
thread, sew firmly together. Do the
the year is complete; then sew the
twenty-four together by putting the
thread through the holes and crossing
on the back. After all are firmly sew
ed together, paste strong piece Of
muslin over the back, and on one side
Of cover one-eighth of an inch; allow
the muslin on either side about one
half inch, using bookbinder's paste.
Let dry thoroughly before working on
st. Have the covers cut about one
fourth inch larger than the leaves:
paste the covers firmly to the one-half
inch Of muslin left from the back.
When this is dry, cover the back and
outside with canvas or silesa, turning
the eoges neatly 10 the inside; have a
piece n paper 70 fit covers to give a
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Pink and White Outline Costuma

Among the most dainty of summer
fabrics are the light colored jeans
Like the popular pique this material
may be obtained in the very deep
shades Of bright colors as we'll as the
white and medium shades. Black
jeans is summer novelty which is
scarcely like to prove as popular as
black pique, because of the brownish
tint which is always seen upon it, even
while new. In the lighter shades of
gray, blue, rose pink and reds the
satihy finish becomes an especial at
traction. Our design taken from Har-
per's Bazar and for which cut patterns
are furnished is described as follows:
The skirt has a gored front breadth
and two side cores. There is an al
loWance at the bottom Of this garment
for six-inch hem. The position for
the trimming, which consists of double
folds of dotted jeans stitched at the
upper edge of the skirt, is marked up
on the pattern. The folds have fur
ther finish of white cotton braid
stitched fiat upon the edges. Where
desired this trimming scheme may be
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Deepest Wells In the World,

The following are some of the deep
est wells in the world: In Europe, one
at Passy. France, depth 1000 feet; at
La Chapelle, Paris, depth 1850 feet;
at Grenelle, Paris, depth 1,793 feet:
Neusalwerk, near Minden, depth 2,2sS
feet; at Kissingen, Bavaria, depth 1878
feet; at Sperenberg, near Berlin, depth
4,19O feet; at Pesth, Hungary, depth
1882 feet. The we'll at Sperenberg,
near Berlin, is the deepest we'll in the
world. In the United States there are
wells located at st. Louis, Mo-, depth
3,S43 feet; at Louisville. KY, depth
2,OS6 feet; at Columbus, O., depth
2,775k feet; at Charleston, S. c., depth
1880 feet.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
She StuHa Dates.

A st. Louis girl Miss Catherine
Deny, who found about year ago that
she would need to hustle around and
take care of herself. hit on plan that
was easy, needed little capital and has
proved enormously successful Years
ago friend of her mothers brought
from India the receipt for the stuffed
dates prepared for the Rajah of the
city where she had resided The re-
ceipt was often used by the family and
Miss Denny at her mothers request
conluded to sell the dainty confection.
She went to retail dealer in the city,
who referred her to wholesaler. who
had been inquiring for .lst such sweet
meats. He proposed that Miss Denny
supply him with dates stuffed with
English walnuts, and gave her imme-
diately all the work she could do;
in fact, more than she could do alone.
The little building was fitted up and
the work done on a large scale. There
are in the house three rooms, in which
now work the seeders, suffers and
packers. The dates, which come in
large boxes, are unpacked, the seeds
removed. and in the ''stuffing room" a
quarter of walnut is placed in each
date. Powdered sugar is then sifted
over and the dates placed in boxes
ready for transportation.
Last year Miss Denny made 5000
pounds, and this year 100000 She has
made as many as 740 pounds in day,
and when one remembers that it is all
of the labor involved. An interesting
thing in connection with the business
is that all the seeds are burned in the
stove instead of COAL and the fire they
make is quite hot and all the dirt
of coal is avoided
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
How an Error Helped.

Jim was broke. However, he man
aged to reach Vancouver, and, walk
Ing into the headquarters offices of the
Canadian Pacific, said to the manager
in charge: II am Jim Wardner and 1
am an old friend of Tom Shaughnessy,
the general superintendent. Will you
wire him and tell him that am here
broke. and want transportation to
Montreal?"
Back came the reply: Don't let
Jim walk" He got the transportation,
and arriving at Montreal called at
once to thank his friend. well, we'll,
Jim, is this really your" Then, with
twinkle of the eye: How under the
heavens did you get here so soon il
you were broker"
"Why, thanks to your telegram,
Don't let Jim walk OF course, I was
at once furnished transportation. and
here l am"
"Confound those operators! It is
strange they cannot get my messages
through correctly!'
Didn't you telegraph Don't let Jim
Walk?" interrupted Wardner.
Certainly not! My answer was:
Don't! Let Jim walk!' !'"-San Fran
cisco Wave.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Trim mings,

Flat trimmings will be used in
abundance on spring and summer
gowns. Straps of cloth and velvet
ribbon will be considered smart for
street gowns and on the mere elab-
crate toilettes black laces with a de-
cided flower design will be used. When
the lace is applied to the gown a bit
Of colored taffeta will be supplied un-
der the flower and a new and very
happy effect will be obtained. Medal
lions of lace bordered with narrow
ruchings of tulle will be used to trim
light colored voiles and crepons. A
gown of tourterelle, which is the fash
ionable name for a delicate shade of
gray, is made with shield-shape trim
ming Of white broad-cloth on the front
of the bodice. This is cut out in me-
dallions. Ecru lace is inset over rose
colored taffeta and each medallion is
tulle. The effect is extremely good.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Dewey Will Do the Rest.

THAT naval officer thinks he knows
1t all, doesn't he?" said the German
emperor.
His conduct certainly warrants the
suspicion, your majesty"
Hes getting naughty and imagines
that he can have his own way when
ever and wherever he pleases''
1T certainly looks that way"
"Well, don't want to hurt his feel
ings personally, but we'd better do
something to hold down his overbear-
ing pride. l guess I'll put him in
charge of one of our warships and send
him to Manila. a."-Washington Evening
Star.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
THE NEXT CENSUS WILL BE


SHORT ONE ASIATIC.
pipe from it's owners Mortified mouth
and places it in his own.
"Smokin' of pipes" he vouchsafes in
eondemnatory explanation, ''is onele-
CANT an degradin', an don't you do it
no more in my presence. I'm mighty
sensitive that away about pipes an
don't aim to tolerate 'em none what
ever"
He sits putting and gazing at the
tourist, while the latter stands dumb
ly staring, with a morsel Of ravished
meerschaum still between his lips.
A Chinaman, voluminously robed,
emerged from the New York store,
whittier he had been drawn by dint of
soap.
Whatever is this Mongol doin' in
camp, I'd like for to know?" inquires
Navajo Joe, disdainfully. II shore
leaves orders when I'm here last for
the immejit removal of all sech. I
wouldn't mind it, but with strangers
visitin' us this away it plumb morti-
nes me to DEATH"
Then comes a short, emphatic utter
ance of a six-shooter. A puff of
smoke vanishes quickly in the hot air,
and the next census will be short one
Asiatic.
In a moment arrives brief order
from Enright, the chief of the vigil
lnce committee, to Jack Moore. That
he request to surrender Simultaneous
Y. Navajo Joe. realizing fate, at once
lccedes.
"Of course, gents" says Enright.
apologetically, as he convenes the
committee in the New York store, II
don't say this Joe is held for beefin'
he Chinaman sole and alone. The fact
Is he's been havin' a mighty sight too
gay time of late, an so 1 think it's
good, safe play, bein' as it's a hot
day and we has the time, to sorter
call the committee together an ask it's
views, whether we better hang this
yere Navajo Joe yet or not?"
"Mr. President" responded Dave
Tutt, "if I'm in order, moves we take
this Navajo Joe an proceeds to
stretch his neck. J. amt basin it on
nothin' partic'lar, but lettin' her slide
under the general head of bein' adapt
ed to public good"
"Do hear any remarks?" asked En-
right. IF not, takes Mr.. TUFTS very
excellent motion as the census of this
meetin', and it's hang she is"
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
To Cook Quail.

A simple way of cooking quail in the
chafing dish is to split the birds in
two lengthwise, then put in the chat
ing dish, in which two tablespoonfuls
of butter have been melted and are
just beginning to color. Cover the
birds and cook five minutes longer.
Add a half cup of seasoned broth or
stock, heaping tablespoonful of cur
rant jelly, a tablespoonful Of mush-
room catsup, a half tablespoonful
onion Juice, and celery salt and white
pepper paprika to taste. Many advise
the addition also of a gill of port or
claret, but that is matter of taste.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
THE COOKING SCHOOL,
Rice pancakea.

Mix two ounces of ground rice with
two ounces of -four: mix smoothly
with two eggs and half a pint of
milk. Keep the batter very smooth
and beat it we'll, grease small fry
ing pan well, pour in about teaspoon
full of the batter; run it quickly over
the bottom of the pan and fry
golden brown on both sides. Spread
with some nice jam and roll up: re-
peat until the batter is used up.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Divorce Not Recognized.

The lower house Of the convocation
of the church of England has passed a
resolution declaring that the law of
the church does not recognize divorce,
and asking the bishops to devote them
selves to securing action of parliament
to the end that the church shall not
remaryy divorced persons.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Charlotte Eggs.

Take fiat fireproof dish suitable for
eggs and grease it literally with but
ter; on this lay some very thin slices
Of bread. Cover the bread with thin
slices Of soft, mild cheese, scatter a
few finely powdered herbs with pep
per and salt over ALL Then break
some eggs and drop very carefully,
side by side, on the cheese till all un-
derneath is covered. Put the dish on
the stove and let its contents cook
steadily until the eggs arc quite set.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02

Nurse-"Now, Miss Effie, you must
be very kind to your sisters little baby
and love her very much"
Efhe (much hurt)-"No, 1 won't. It's
too bad. Father calls baby his blessed
grandchild, and only calls me his little
Eff1e. Why, I'm five times the size OF
that e!"-Judy.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02

terial, and care should be exercised
in fitting the points in back and front
Of the gown and of the collar. The
skirt is finished with two single pleats
in the back which meet in the center.
The bodice is kind of blouse and
belted Eton.-Harper Bazaar.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02

hnlsh. If one is neat with the brush,
the title may be printed on it. OF
the larger magazines such as Harper's,
century, ETC., remove all the pages
used for advertisements, and sew each
number separately. With these few
hints and book to look at, one need
not be afraid to try her hand at book
binding.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02

when nay typewriter girl went
away what do you think?" Well
what?" "She left a note for the new
girl telling her was mighty shaky
on the use of shall and will Chi
cago Record.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02

Bookbinder's Paste or Glue.-Take
a piece of common glue, two inches
square; dissolve it in water, adding as
much pulverized alum, in weight. as
glue; mix one-half teaspoonful of -four
In a little water; stir it in and boil.
When nearly cool stir in two teaspoon
fuls of oil of lavender. This will
keep long time if covered tightly.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Miles Away from II.

"As regards this matter of army
beef" remarked the man with the
shoulder straps, II consider it a dead
ISSUE" But it isn't embalmed!"
fiercely interrupted the man from the
stock yards.-Chicago Tribune.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Explain with Mallet and Chiael.

N1Pi@IH WIN M2IIet and Ch1soI.
Fweddy-1s that your cat Miss
Gwacie? She Yes; we call him
Boomerang. Isn't that funny name
for him? Fweddy-Yes. Haw! haw!
Er-aW-why DO you call him that,
Miss Gwacie?-Chicago Tribune.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
FOR WOMEN ANDHOME.
hTEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND MATRONS.

- Woman Who Stuffs Dates for Living
Home Neutrality-suspicious. Fashion
Hints-Our Cooking School-Kiss for
q Bidder.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
Aftermath.

"You married me for my money"
what of it? You married me for
my beauty"
"Well, both securities have depre-
cfated." d."-Life.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02

Handsome spring wrap, by Rouff.
Hhe cape is Of "primevere" yellow silk,
with dounces of spangled lace and
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02

Be checked for silence, but never
taxed for speech.-ShakGspeare.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-06-02
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED,

Variety OF Jokes-Gibes and irsaies
Original and Selected-Fl0tsam and
Jetsam from the Tide of Humor-
Witty Sayings.