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Evening journal., 1899-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
A cLEvER FARcE COMEDY.
tHkt

George II. BrOadhurst, the author OF
What Happened TO Jones' is a very
rapid worker. If he lis given a good
idea he can write play in thirty days.
He wrote "The Wrong Mr. Wright"
for Roland Reed in thirty days. The
manuscript was received by the COM
edian on Wednesday, on Thursday he
wired Broadhurst at Chicago to come
TO New York. He arrived in New York
on Saturday and the play was already
in rehearsal. lt was produced at the
Boston Museum a week from the fol-
lowing Monday. Twelve days after it
reached Reed it was on the boards,
making a total Of forty-four days to
write, rehearse and present THE
Wrong Mr.. Wright" What Happen
ed to Jones" was written in forty-eight
days as there was no particular hurry
for it. 1t comes to the Opera House
next Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
WASHINGTON
HOLIDAY TOUR VIA PENNSYL
vANIA RAILROAD.

HOLIDAY TOUR VIA PENNSYL-
VANIA RAILROAD.
December % has been selected as the
date for the Personally Conducted
Holiday Tour of the Pennsylvania
railroad TO Washington. This tour will
cover a period of three days, affording
ample time to visit all the principal
points Of interest at the National Capt.
tai including the Congressional Lii
brary and the new Corcoran Art Cal
lery. Round-trip rate, covering rail-
road transportation for the round trip,
hotel accommodations, and guides,
S1450 from New York, $3.50 from
Trenton, and S11.50 from Philadelphia.
These rates cover accommodations for
two days at the Arlington, NOrmandie,
Riggs or Ebbitt House. For accommO-
dations at Wizards, Regent, Metro
politan or National Hotel, $3.50 less.
Side trips to Mount Vernon, Richmond
Old Point Comfort and Norfolk at
greatly reduced rates.
All tickets good for ten days, with
special hotel rates after expiration OF
hotel coupons.
For itineraries and full information
apply to Ticket Agents; Tourist Agent
1896 Broadway, New York; 4 COuri
Street, Brooklyn; or address Geo. w
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel.
phia. AG
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
Rather s-....-sive.

'What a stingy fellow old Hardrocks
is! BY George. I'd hate TO be built that
way"
&" What makes you think he is stin-
gyg
81 don't think il. He proves 1t every
day, Do YOU know that old curmud-
geon is 50 stingy that he goes out to
lunch early. before his appetite comes
on. so ne can save money! It's a fact
I've been watching him."-Chicago
Times Herald.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
How she Hedred.

"Ah." she bitterly exclaimed. "but
YOU have never offered 10 die for your
country"
NO" he deliantly replied, but !
made $4,000 on the stock market last
week"
Edward" she asked. "d0 you think
I would be able to succeed i'm tragedy?
Sometimes / am Overtaken by the
terrible thought that | might have to
support myself If anything should hap
pen to you before we are married. for
IF course. / should never, never love
another. Chicago Times Herald.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04

Schedule So effect Novcmbor -, 1879
All trains Illuminated with tnisfH
sExpREss TRAINS.
Traius lcave Wilmington, Delaware Ate
nue Stauon, Tor ~
NEW YORK. week days, '5.0l, '9.S9,
sf0 s9 a. m. si219 f2.2i. 400, .ll9 can
puilmamn gii az cafs). sii4 'iO.t2 p. "a. sundays
45Of 9g9 sii35 a. M; -2.3i. 800, -o.ls NAN
Pullman cars). TH. 1852 p. IN.
20 5si $50. '3s3. sgO52 uOs O. m
ti1 10 - gf 500 500, to.l9 (all Fulms a
carsi. Ga0 s74i fi0.52 p. m. Sundays, 'sei,
1900 s519 (ali pullman carsl 0ol' ''-ii'
'Sii1 cnesier' r. week days. $50. 'lo5. 7S9. .s2s
,93g 'i052, llos a. M; $50 S.go' ny 9s3' Il ~
sii.s5 a. m.; '2.Si, 800. 400, 5so ia 'le.,1
p. m. 49, So. -
ii2ig. s23i. 1900 o. On. Sundays, i.so a. M
Pa c,Sb'e 'o Nav. ocean Cuy and Sea Isle city
week days. 'Lo5 a. m.i '1-si j. M SUI
Bahimorc ana washington, week days.
ei Is 00 Is o. Fti0i O.. m, fl2-ot. flu3. Al3.
go 40 s33 Ssh Pslimqa y N "a &C ea5al' ss
s2o9. $40. 'i.5I $50 lalI fuumiA c-is)s
Baltimofe and way stations, 200 a. No..
Nevy,aric. week davs. s4.lS. ZOO. e8.Ol. s1.tI
a. M. fl2.56. 3-l9. @i5f, l.sl, .9.ll p. il. sun
daya, 'lls '5.oi a. M; 'l256 sl9' 'l5l w.
fg1l p. IN.
Pittsbure. week days. ts.0i a. m.. sitI.
$3.50 (all Pullman carslt .J,u j.. m. SUM-
davs. .soi "a. M. 'A51. '5.S9 can Pullman
carsl. e9u p. m
Chicago. daily. ss0i a. m; 1851 p. IA.
Cincinnau and 81. Louis, '8.0i a. m..
266 and t9l o. M, daily.
Toledo and Detroit. s9n D. m, daily G.,
Toledo, and daily except Sunday 70 De
trOlt 80
Slngerly accommodation. week days
200 q. M. $40. 7.1 p. M. Sundays, 3.ls
7.32 p. nl.
InulCuherg accommodation. week days,
f1l p. m. sundays. $3.50 D. I'D.
LEAVE MARicEr sf. STATION FOR
Bnltlmorf. week days, 255 p. m.
l.andeubers week days, 9al q. m; I.ll
$40 p. IN, sundays. $3.50 q. me- ol1 p. IN.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA ler WI
mlngton week days. s3a5 $50. 'l.30. sl0.2f
ll.Qo a. ~. 'l2.2l. lsl, 2.ls, .3qi, 40, 49,
t6.Qi fall PulInl1 cars), '5dl, $50 ~
fs.35. sl.3l b. m. Sundays. 81 fi.3O utV
q. fn. 1890 tlaf 2l5. tf20. 450. s5.0l (aiI
Pullman cars) ESQ. $50. 'SS5 1880 p. ~.
/ Deimarvia Telephone No. 1893
Rates to Western points lower than VA
any other line. .E. -. UNDERWOOD.
General Manage
D. 3. MARTIN. Man. Of pass rranic.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
A Parting shot.

perhaps It is best, after ALL re-
marked the rejected suiior, as he linz
gercd in the hall a man of twenty
i've would soon tire Of a wife who how
sred around the thirty-two mark
why. Mr. Ardent" said the woman
n the case chow very ungallant Of
you TO insnuatc that I am thirtytwo.
We'll perhaps you are not. he re-
1lied. "but IL certainly struck me that
you were somewhere near the freezing
point. t."-Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
A LittIe lIIstv.

"1'he hoy is taking quite an interest
n music" remarked the young mans
mother. He has joined a musical So
cletv in his college"
What does he dot'
II can't make out exactly. BY some
reports I should Judge that he is sing
ing second tenor, and by others that he
s playing third base. Washington
star
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
PAPER Nil IMPRoYEMENrs.

Many improvements are being made
to the Rockford paper mills. Not only
is new machinery being added, but the
mills themselves are to be increased to
about twice their present number.
The extensive business done by the
mills necessitates this addition, which,
when completed will double the output
OF them The fire house is ready for
occupancy and other buildings are well
under course of construction.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
rIRE IN BLAcKsMIrH sHoP.

Fire was discovered at 8 o'clock yes
terday morning by Officers Fox and
Rice in the blacksmith shop of Patrick
Toner, No. S29 Orange street. An alarm
was sent in from box No. 123 and the
district engines responded. Loss, s..
Cause, hot ashes thrown in manure
pile
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
Too Familiar.

Here's an example Of how familiar
lty breeds contempt" he said. as he
looked over the top OF his paper at the
rest Of the family.
what is itT
"This IS a Kansas paper and under
the head Of Local Jottings It says:
Three or four cyclones ripped through
he village since our last issue De
lroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
Trimmed.

We'll" he said to the brides sister,
"you are Miss Wellington now, aren't
youg'
yes" she answered with a sigh.
MAY I hope that il viii not be for
longy" he playfully asked.
"Oh, Alfredo she exclaimed, i nev
or guessed It. If you had spoken two
weeks earlier we might have made =
= double wedding, uightn't weF-
Chicago Times-Her1l1.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
Al Hnr Iernensn.

7
)cen until this hour i'm the morningy'
He--'YOu wouldn't know the place
Z | should tell you."-Cinclnnati En-
luirer.
"They say that married people get
% look alike"
"Of course: q mans wife is bound
% look like him when she wears all
ais collars and ravats."-Chicago
Record.
He-"What lovely flowers. DO you
know. they remind me of your
She-"Why, they are artificial
HeZ'Yes, / know; but it requires
.lose examination to detect it."-Chica-
20 News.
The Woman in Black-+He's her
,hird. you know, but she really bushes
Ike n young girl all through the cer0-
Imony."
The Woman IN Mauye, Yellow and
lGreen -"I don't wonder! Just look
what she is marrying. Indiana
1olis Journal
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
RAILROADS
WILMINGTON AND NORTHERN
RAILROAD COMPANY.

HAILHOAD COMPANY.
TIME TABLE "a erect May A. 1889
Trains leave Wilmington (French street
statiOn) for Elsmere, June, Montchan1E,
Winterthur, CuyencOurt. Granogue, Cos
sart. Chadd's Ford Junction, POcopson,
West Chester. Embreeville Mortonville,
Coatesville. and intermediate stations.
and 450 p m. Sunday only, SOS a. m, 2.l5
and 4.50 p. m.
For Waynesburg Junction, Springfield
and intermediate stations. daily except
sunday. al 100 a. M, 215 and $50 p. m.
Sunday only at SOS a, M, 2i5 and 4.5J
d. m.
For Joanna. D'rdsborO Reading anc IL
termoiilte stations, daily. excep, Sunu,y.
az I9o e. m. nnd $50 D. m. sunday only,
SOS a m and 450 p. m.
A. q. MCAUSItAND, Superb tier dapt.
BoWNhSS BR1GGS, Gsn, Pass. kEent.
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and it is a foregone conclusion that
the attendance during the week will
be at the top notch. Manager Dock
stader takes especial pleasure in rec
ommending this bill to all persons
who enjoy high-class vaudeville.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
Trulv So.

"Yous 4 little white liew exclaimed
The pickaninny who had dipped her
face in the -four sack and was strut
ing about and putting on airs.-Chica-
20 Tribune.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
Lee Book on copper Mlninn

Send for Free illustrated SO Page
Book on Copper Mining TO the BOS-
TON. AND TEXAS COPPER CON-
fskfY. Ill fremont Building, Eos
ten. Mass. M 4il
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
The Dinerence.

Teacher-What is the difference be-
tween lying and periuryf
TOmmy-Pnw says man lies be-
,ause he wants TO aud commits perjury
because he has IL. o.-lndianapolis Jour
nal
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
Why He's Neat.

"You can't make me believe he is
married to one of those intellectual
women. His clothes are too neat"
"On that very account my boy. She
Iets him take them 10 the tailor for
al repairs. s.'-Indianapolis Journal.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET 9rA-
TION. PHILADELPHIA
IflIt TffIE NEEr

TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET 3rA-
TION. PHILADELPHIA,
EDK Hiik WNSI
60 4 m. daily. plttsburg chicago. Cln
clnnau. Louisville and 81. Louis. (DiF
1923 a. m.. daily for piHsbure ana CHI.
caeo mo coaches 10 hittsDur8.) Llu,
tied 20 two Buffet parlor Cars.
10 20 p. m daily "Llmltcd.' Pittspnf4
Chicagn Cleveland. Toledo. Cincunnil
Louisville and St Louis illmns ear
il el D. m.. daNy piwshurr ana Cleyear
$50 p M. daily. Piluburg. Chicago, Ntsn.
vllle lNNl CmcIuu1iO, Indianapolis ans
ST. Louis. lpining Caro-
$50 p. m, daily. hitsnurn and IDicif- :
FOR Toledo except saiurdlN..
1885 D. M. daily, Pitt nlrt, Diur .nn1A "A
On 90 b. m. dIIIN. I'IH.HNNiN tII iI''
Valley Route for Clevcla1d. oNneti
saturday.
(ffl Congressional Limited lNptor1. az
Nestibuie parior Cars and Dining tlr.
No extra fare other than the usual iuii
man charge
fD Limited Express. Vestibule Parlo
Cars. Nesubulc Passenger Coacne5 $40
Dining Car. No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company "Ii
call Tor and check baggage from hoi -9
and residences.
For further Information. passengers arc
referred To- the ticket agent at the ai'-
tl0n.
j. IL. HUTCHINSON. J. R. WOOp.
General Manager. Gen. itai. Ate.l
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
pennsylvania RAILROAD
WILMINGTON. AND
BALTIMORE r. r.
sal0dal. b - - b. l.gl


scledule in cffect November 10. 1929
trun5 cave Wlwnetoi as follows:
ll.ll. i..t ll So a u.. .1i5 I1I .OI Iu'
l.os, o.oi, 0Oi 6ao 65l iz 1906 ana ai6
Accommodated. 610. 7i0. Sill fim ca.
M. 1870 242, 4o1 soc and 1888 %. 10.
for Chcst ter lexpressl. l5l i.lQ. $50, fi1
s3l, $50, ts9 1908 ll2l uM l1.ti a. r
=. Observation-Disclosures ss I'D 7ii "a Tm a.
m: R,sg 1a2, 400 52d. $50 ANA 1913 J.. in
ror New York tthroueh expreas), l5i.
.l2l6 Dining carr. iN fDm'ng Carr. 8 ~.
pvs "t.3v dining 1arl izi ard 9l9 D. M.
t1,st,iittie4tiIlb t1,tite va iIoAl .on.
ipl.lt 4:-o o4e' lle' w. sa9, 1923.
ly.s2 ~. m; 1880 l.st 1s2, 5il ASS. 5.pi,
J.Qs L2l a,l6 lnd 1913 p. 10.
lcr hoston without change 1912 O. TO-:
Nor Newark cmtar aud intermediair
iiatlons. f3i "a, 49,, and $50 D. m.
9io. i0iS ana 100 a. M: i2s5. i3is .iis
1850, $3.50 523 't6l0, GAG. I03. 13s. Sn p.
M. and los nisht.
baltimore and intermediate stations
2.32, fi3 so %. ui- i2.ol night
Leave Philadelphia. Broad street, i1r
Wilmington lexpressl. 800. l29. l.2l. S32.
s.i8 id5i. lii. H. sos. 5si 5s5 55o so5 5.25. Gi5.
| l3l. liiG. 1925 D. M. and 1920 uirht
Acconuodaaon, C3i, f.so. 9l2, llS5 am:
h2i 2ll toii til. 5.il, d2i S.as. 1929 and
SUNDAY TRAINS.
/ Tor Pmladelphia (exprfa1). ili i.l4, w,
| $500. 11l. l.li. 1852. ll.ll a. rn4. l.tl, a.ul.
ass. G.0l, la2 DOC oud gl6 p. m.
/ Accommodation, 7iO. S.2s d. m., 1918.
200. 400 $685. f2s and l0f3 y. M.
! For Chester UNpressl, Lal 40 500, llla
@, rri i.si. 300, tts, 600 ana 9@ p m' D..
300 400, 5.26. 72S and l043 p. M.
I7or New York luhr0ugn cxpressl. i5r
/ 1902 q25 DINING CaD, g1l 1899. ilia a. n .
/ 1861 CDiuing carr, 300, 500, -t-v llllnliI Z
lCl), l.2l. ald 70. ny, c0nnectlnt va erQa1
street Station Philadelphia, AGO. TlQ. SIS
a. M; 1.5l, 800, 400, l.5s, 6.ol, L23 and 1913
D. m.
For Boston, without change. t23 D. m.
/ Baltimore end Washington, $3.50 500.
llO1S "a. M. 1905. 1913. $50. J5I U..i. tl.iU.
lGfG l.1i. t.ll D.. M, and lNl niGnL
Baltimore and intermediary stations, a.ei
y. m. 1900 night
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Strect tor
Wilmington (e2prcss), $50 i.2Q, n.2i, n.,i
a. no., 1913, 3l2 i.fl, Dos. 0N3. 500, iol a.i1,
n,iel n.25 p !, in,, and l4.z9 pisn55
li2s0. 3s5. 6i9 SIS and 1920 D. in
FOR THE SOUTH
Southern Ralmy-ti9 p mi daily
aloepera 10 Now Orleans. Aiken, Memphl7
and rlmn1 600 D. m.. daily acepers ~
New OrIolua, Memphis, Naanfilc, NIa
lAshcvule and Hot Springs.
Aimutic Coast IinH.-ll.li b. m.. daily
s'eepera to Charleston, Jacks lnNlie. fqr'
Tampa and Macon; 1858 night dl.A
elcfpcr7 Go Richmond and IachaonNllle.
Chesapeake Ohio Railway o.li p' it
daily dining ear and aleepafi lq Dnein
lnatl
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
wITAT DO you WANTf

Advertise your wants ln the Evening
Journal. Employment wanted, help
wanted. to lot for rent. FOR sale, board
ing and lost and found ads. viii pe pup
lishcd. three lines, one time Tor n dlmei
three times for "a quarter
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
PROPER PRECAUTIONS NOW
weIl.Read Maid Shy OF Candy After
Quarrel with Her Sweetheart.

Willy Merrlwether of the great town
of Hyde Park went to see his fayorite
young lady who resides in Rosalie
Court They differed on the question Of
expansion, and political argument
brought on a quarrel Willy left in
nigh dudgeon and walked home.
The cool night air and a certain
leace which broOds over the region
salmed him and taught him he had
0een very foolish-oflending a girl
with as many good qualities in her IA
gor as that damsel I'm Rosalie Court.
So he stopped in Fifty-hfth streetand
bought box OF candy. He had it neat
" wrapped In pink paper and tied in a
rue lovers knot with blue string. Then
ne bought stamps enough TO carry IL,
glued them on, took 1t outside and I'm
the light Of the street lamp directed
4 i'm lead pencil and perched il on top
IF bright green mail box.
In the morning the Rosalie Court girl
received and opened IL. She looked
ong and lovingly-but guardedly-at
he candy. Then she made the fol-
owing memorandum on a sheet of
.vrfffnfr nanafs
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
DrrAWARr DIVISION.

UTTINNNAIIT DIV I'|ITIIF-
For New Cassie. S.i3 n. ms t.il, i.li ani
6ts b. M. week days.
For Lewes. $40 q. m.; fgl q. No.. wees
days
Fo- Doves. Harrington nu1 Deimar
Rl9. li.Oi a. m. A2i. G6S and 1871 p. 10.
Sundays. 12u p m.
For Wyoming and way stations. 2.35 n
M. week days
Exproea for Cape Charles. Ola Point
Comfort and Norfolk, il.Oi o.. ni. wcc..
days, ana 1911 Might daily.
Evening journal., 1899-12-04
AAAAhH HtH'A
QUARRELED WITH
WILLY MERRIWETHER.

WILLY MERRIWETHER.
MAY 26, 1899.
RECEIVED THIS CANDY NEXT
MORNING.
After which she took her chances
Girls in this town may sacrifice their
ives to the love of bonbOns that come
by mail but they will leave nothing
o the hazard of police theories il any
hing should happen.-Chicago Chroni'
80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-04

ability Of 1t was not commented upon.
Surveys. il is known, were made last
spring from a point near the station OF
Goyan. about one hundred miles south or
Columbia, across the state OF south
Carolina TO Charleston. Besides, these
surveys were made by Richmond en-
gneers. The town Of GOvan IS about
midway between Charleston and Augusta
and an air line. A road, were II bullt ac-
cording to this survey from Charleston
to Augusta, though paralleling the south
Carolina and Georgia 10 some degree
would nevertheless considerably shorten
the distance between the two cities.
Such line has been under consideration.
but nothing definite has been done. ana
as yet no plans for its construction made.
AS To the Kansas city part OF the
proposition, the $. A. l.. people claim
they cannot see where that has any part
to play, as all lines west follow a cir
cuitous route. touching Nashville and
Memphis.
The S. a. l.. people are at present most
~ occupied with the construction OF the
link beaween Choraw ard Columbia and
the completion of the Richmond, Peters
burg and Carolina road. They are conf
dent that these will be finished and ready
for traffic by January, 1900, thus giving
an air line FROM New York 10 southern
Florida nainkA =.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-04

Texas was built at the Gosport navy
yard. and was the first OF modern pat1e-
ships TO be launched in Southern waters
II viii also be remembered that the h'"-
chiuery for this floating fortress was
built In this city. the Richmond Locou'o
tive and Machine Works being aWaIu ','
that contract. Richmonders naturally
feel a local bride In this lighter, whose
powers were so thoroughly demonstrates
in the late war with Spain.
The pride of the navy. the Kearsarge
built al Newport News by another VIZ
ginia firm. viii go into commission about
January. 1900 There Is also prop
ability that She will be- attached 70 the
North Atlantic Squadron.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-04
BRAINS ARE
Built {
From Certain Kinds of ,
Food !
Grapefruit +
Furnish Ii. =.
s0c.S 25e2tpePtptptss
How 10 Make Nervous People.

America has become a land OF ner-
vous emotionahsts. largely owing 10 our
sins against the dietcuc health laws Of
nature.
only outdoor exercise IN cold climate
w0u- enable vigorous individuals of our
species 20 digest the viands forced upon
almentary organs enfeebled by sedentary
occupations writes Dr. Felix Oswald.
Brain workers must have different food
than day laborers. because BRAN work
uses up parts of the brain and nerve CEN
tres. while physical 'abor uses up other
paris Of the body a food for brain
workers has been prepared by scientific
food makers and called Grape-Nuts 1t
is a pure. natural food made from Sc
lected parts OF field grains known to con-
tain the natural phosphate of potash
and other elements used by the system
In rebuilding and repairing the brain and
the nerve centres. This food is skillfully
cooked at the factory and Is ready 10 be
served instantly either cold with cream.
or as hot break fast dish with hot milk
or cream poured over Il. All frst-class
grocers sell GrapeNuts. and the Postum
Co. at Battle Greek. Mich. manufacture
Wv ASSSe )
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-04
IN HENRlC0 COUNTY.
Barton Heights Case 10 Come Up
Soon-Othcr Matters.

SOOIi-ointI lhdtti~s
The Circuit Court of Hemrico county
was occupied with chancery business yes
terday.
The case Of the Barton Heights (colored)
cemeteries will come ND before Judge
Wexford in a few DAYS and much inter
est is manifested The town corporation
has employed Hon. George u. Wise, Mr..
b. =. Crump and Mr.. X. l.. Montague to
assist I'm the case.
Squire c. W. Thomas had John Ran
dolph. a negro. before him yesterday
on the charge of stealing eleven years
of "roasin" ear corn from the field OF
George Griffin.
The Squire, the crime having been con-
clusively proven sent Randolph TO jail
for fifteen days and fined him costs. the
same amounting to sl.45.
The Board of Supervisors OF Henrico met
yesterday and transacted the usual rou-
tine business.
The County Court will convene for the
October term next Monday.
Squire George w. Thomas, the Oldest
magistrate in Henrco. has the unique dis
tinction of having shaken hands with
President Zachary Taylor.
1T was near Ola Market Hall" says
Squire Thomas. - happened 20 be pass
Ing along and noticed big crowd. | saw
a short, thick-set man. and asking who
II was some one told me it was President
Zach Taylor. I shook hands with him.
The President called up a ragged urchin
I'm the crowd and shook hands with him
too"
Mr. Thomas says that this Is the only
public man whose hand he ever shook.
Il wish l could have seen Dewey" he
concluded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-04
OFFICER CLARKS0N'S BRAVERY.
The Gallant officer Stops a Runaway
az the Risk of His Life.

officer Charles L. Clarkson. of the Sec
ond district. performed feat yesterday
that only man Of coolness. courage and
giant physique could have accomplished.
lie was ON his beat on Broad
street near FIFTH. yesterday about il%0
o clock. when he observed considerable
excitement some distance mp the street
glance explained everything. \ horse.
attached 10 grocery wagon. was mad
with fright and came dashing down
BROAD street al terrific rate. There
Was NJ, driver In the wagon and the reins
welc dangling about the animals feet,
Which increased his fright. 70 make
matters still worse. one OF the wheels had
become detached from the vehicle. which
was leaning over 10 one side and humping
along In way which set the horse wild
The axle dragged along the stony pave
rnent. and now and then ha~eiv touched
other vehicles crowded in the street.
As The morse came p4uugng oo~n the
street there was frantic rush by every
body 20 get out OF the way. Men. women
and children ran 10 the paVoments and
crowded into stores TO get out Of the way.
Mothers and nurses gathered up their
children and hurried into the entrances
OF stores along the street. and all this
time the horse. frightened 10 craze
dashed along faster and faster as tho
vehicle bumped behind him Half a doz-
On buggies and other vehicles barely es-
capped being shattered as the runaway
gathered speed. and one delivery wagon
was broken by contact with the axe.
The runaway horse was making direct
~ for the wagon CT the Atlantic and Pa
clnc Tea Company. There was every
prospect for q lively smash-up. and sew
cral women IN the immediate neighbor-
hood were frightened half out Of their
vita.
Just al this moment Omcer Clarkson
sprane forward and seized the roins. lie
was dragged along for nearly a block. but
finally brought the animal 20 a stop near
The corner Of sixth street.
Oficer Clarkson was commended on all
sides. and many people congratulated
him on the splendid way ia which ne ac-
quilted himself
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SEE THE SQUADRON.
Great Preparations Making for the
Event ia Hampton Roads.

The Chesapeake and ohio officials are
busy with the plans by which they hope
to make the visit Of the North Atlantic
Squadron to Hampton Roads an instruc-
tive feature to the school children Of this
city. Passenger Agent Potts was IN Nor
folk Yesterday and the details of The plan
to take pi obably 1000 scholars Of the Rich
mond public schools are being arranged.
The scheme was outlined to the school
authorities here and they now have the
matter under consideration. II the plan
meets with approval special trains will
be run especially for the scholars and
special arrangements made for their
care.
outside of the educational feature. the
people OF Richmond have a special Inter
est in the visit OF the squadron. The part
taken by organizations OF this city In hav
ing the feet visit Virginia waters gives
IL a decidedly local tinge. Then, too.
Norfolk is the port Of Richmond. Then.
too, the fact that the battleship Texas Is
one Of the SQUADRON adds interest. aba