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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
rho wood Sec Minstrel CO.

The Wood-Bae Minstrel Company
Will give an entertainment tonight at
Mary Washington College, corner of
Cranky and College Place, at 0 o'clock.
1t gots without saying that, Iigc all af-
fairs at this institution of tearing. it
will be n brilliant success.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

Clerk Royster is busily engaged in
making preparations to place i'll the
hands of City Sergeant Lawler notices
ter OF the many applications fled for
delinquent lands by MIR. w. c. Swami,
OF Powhatan county. Those who have
waited for these notices to be served
upon themfwill have to pay S1.lS in adj
dition to the amount they would have
been required to pay, had they appear
cd at the clerks Office and redeemed
their delinquent property when notice
of the filing Of the applications were
first given through the newspapers.
There is no way to avoid this extra
cost
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
iI,c I,,n,,n,

You want! One that has stood the test
of over half a century; one that can
be bought at an honest price, and on
fair terms. Come see the old reliable
"Stcff"
de19-5t Monticello. Granby 81
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
Y,ln"n t,.,rciInacr.,

Come and sec our magnificent stock
Of high-gr pianos. Prices lowest In
Norfolk; quality of goods unsurpassed:
you get big values for your money.
STIEFF FACTORY. WAREROOMS.
del9-5t SIonticello,' CRANKY 81.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST

Frank Fogeriy. welI-dressed young
white man. was arrested and incarce-
rated in the station house yesterday on
suspicion of shoplfting.
Mr.. w. S. Sears is reported i'll at his
home on Butte street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

All the latest sha pes and styles r
Neckwcar. y treat in store. for Christ
mas buyers. Rudolphi & Wallace. 80;
Main street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

Students. go home by the Seaboard
Air Line, and get your certificates sign
ed by Superintendent. Principal or
President Of your Institution.
deS-su, we, fritz
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

Newest Discovery extracts teeth
painlessly n. Y. Dental Rooms only.
No. 324. corner Main and Talbot SITS.
n. Z. of monument, established nearly
20 years. Ennes, Dentist: New phone,
1851.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

See our line of Umbrellas. Every
thing new in natural ard silver-trim-
med handles. Rudolph g. Wallace, 3S3
Main street. /.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
"TI,c Loss or Co,I,Ii

is great: the loss of health is moro -
iiealth is lost. by neglecting to keep the
blood pure. Hoods Sarsaparilla pur.fies
enriches and vitalizes the blood and tins
saves both gold anu health
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

Pianos that last lifetime; highest
possible grade. You will find it in the
"Stien." Reasonable prices; liberal
terms,
s'rIEFF FACTORY ,wARERooMs,
del9-5t Monticello, Granny ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
MERCANTILE AGREEMENT.

Yesterday memorandum of an
agreement to the formation Of the CO.
partnership of the Frank Il. Clark
Company. Limited" OF tbs city. was
filed in the clerks Office for record. The
company Is to have q capital of $1,000.
and engage in the builders and rail-
road supply business, January |. 1900
Frank Il. Clark is president. Charles
Samson. Jr, secretary, and c. c. Wat
son. treasurer. These officers, with f.
T. Glasgow, Jr., Mrs. Annie &. Clark
Mrs. Cary G. Mccormack, Mrs Emily
Il. Glasgow, Miss Rebe G.. Glasgow and
Miss Emily Glasgow form the COM
pany.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
PROPERTY TRANSFER.

The transfer OF property was depos-
tied with Clerk Royster and admitted
to record yesterday, as follows:
Sallie NJ. II. White to w. w. Mar
shall, eight lots, fronting a06 feet on the
north side OF Rogers court, and loS
feet east OF Chapel street; considera-
ton $3.50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
DIVORCE GRANTED.

Hon. William b. Martin. judge of the
Court Of Law and Chnncsry yesterday
granted. Mrs. y. C. Davis a divorce
from her husband, J. r. Davis, and
awarded her the custody of their
daughter Lucille Davis. Deseriion, and
abandonment. the grounds alleged in
her petition, were proven.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
PREPARING TO
SERVE NOTICES
Delinquent Tax-Payars Failed 10
Heed Published Warnings
NEWS or TIE COURTS

6isSFcS t:iaa,ea /" the c istr't ., INV
aud Chanccry -yiercnn,iie Agree.
mont Filed. iot KGeofd roIlcc
Court NTeinngo-N augnty women
Skip on And ARD BFFSSaaght Eatt
A Delinquent sm,ih-Two Youth
faI Criminals.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

This Smith, known as Henry, drives
furniture wagon for John Willis. Jr.,
and being no rcspecter of the proprie.
ties OF where he drove his wagon, was
summoned before Justice Tomlin yes
terday to show why he made use of the
sidewalk on Hamilton avenue instead
of the roadway for driving purposes
Henry failed to respond to the sum
mons and he was fined So ana costs. To
make sure of him an officer was given
the necessary papers for his arrest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20

headache.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
i@E ATaFa aEsSaf.

Washington. Dec. 19.-Weather fore
cast for Wednesday and Thursday.
Virginiar-Gen fair. Wednesday;
colder In northern and Western ,por-
lions Thursday fair; fresh northerly
North Geroii4a-Fair;; colder We'd
,nesday. Thursday fair; fresh norther-
ly winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
WON'T DO 1T AGAIN

VIII Freeman and John Lee, both
colored, aged. respectively 10 and s
years, were charged with attempting to
steal from Hcsier's stationary store on
Main street Thsy We're given loig ng in
a cell at the police station. and yester-
day morning Mr.. Htsiar, in considera-
ton OF their tender years, agreed to
their release with q reprimand. They
got both and left the station each with
the declaration: I'VE amt comm down
town no mo-"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
Fine Kid Gloves, ST.

II 81 is. the price YOU want to pay, for
u Kid Glove. we suggest you to purchase
the ..Parfccton'' from US. Modes. tafls,
browns. casters. grayS and black /, and
white In clasp or iaclngS, Dainty stitch
inSs. 81 q pair. Warranted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
A PIANO....

IF you contemplate buying a
- PIANO Within the next thirty days.
It VIII pay YOU to call and see our
Xmas Stock of Pianos,
fifty-eight years the STEIFF
has been before the public.
1t is uneXcelled for sweetness OF
touch. durability and artistic
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
Christmas Perfumery

II you had a Rose Bush ana each rose
kept its perfume In a little bottle, in the
more lasting than; the following perfume
We offer you. Your favorite odor Is sure
to to be here. for, our stock embraces al
Frenchs Perfume, IN Cut Glass and
Bohemian Ware; Seeiey's. Pinand's,
Roger & Gaettes I'LL Farina.
Ask for ono of olit- hn nd Sooa coIo,ao,,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
POLICE COURT MELANGE.

NJ. Fivel, buying stolen brass; con
tinued until Saturday.
Robert Williams and William Moore
begging on the street; ordered out Of
the city.
Lou Robertson. Vira Oldham and
Mary Lee. all colored, fighting; fined
So. each.
Lcwclling Armstrong, colored. rolling
wheelbarrow on the sidewalk; dis
charged.
Quincy Nichols, colored. stcaling
discharged.
Nathan Pelham. colorcd. wife beat
ing: continued, the defendant no; APP
poarlng.
Emma sutton, colored, stealing; dis
charged.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
SKIPPED OUT.

Mamie Campbell and Mary V. Smith
stole $50 worth of furniture from. In
diana WILSON,. No. Z Smiths court
while The latter was absent from her
room, and HE'D themselves away TO
Newport News. where they We're appre-
hended Detective Childress brought
them back to Norfolk, and yesterday
morning Justice Tomlin gave each a
ticket of admission to Hotel de Law
Ter, good for sixty DAYS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL AND
HUMILITY

H'M RE,, RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.
Maximurn tcrhiperatuirG 6s
minimum temperature ...... 46
Normal temperature ..... 40
Departure from normal plus II
Departure from normal since jan
, nary LIST Observation-Disclosures. plus ESQ.
Rainfall In past "a hours ......... .07
Rainfall since first of month. ...... so
mean relative humidity ....::.............. 100
CALENDAR.
Sun rises. TIA a. M; sets, 4:52 p. m.
TIDES.
Norfoll-High water 11:21 a. m. and
ll:57 p. M; low water, sos a. m. and
$40 p: m.
Old P6lnt-Hish water, 1900 a. m.
and 11:36 p. M; low water. 4:45 a. M.
and 5:13 p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-20
Norto,K nhi Vicinity.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR
Tn.nAv. ..ntr- u.

Fair and colder; fresh northwest
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04
HARRY L, WILLIAES.

veious. He is twenty-six years old and
is the son of rather small parents Of
Scotch-Irish descent. neither OF them
possessed OF more strength than their
appearance would indicate. Neither are
the other sons of the family possessed
OF strength sufficient 60 distinguish
them from other young men. Williams
has always been strong, but 1t is only
within the last five years, since reach
ing his majority. that he has come to
be known as young Hercules. He Is
growing stronger all ;ie time. The fol-
lowing is a partial list Of the feats
performed by Williams. none OF them
giving him any particular trouble:
Holding a 175-pound dumbbell above
the head at arms length; lifting 1.4o0
pounds with harness: twisting two
packs OF playing cards in two with the
greatest ease; raising a 150-pound man
above the head; lying down to let two
ordinary men. or one weighing 200
pounds. stand on his neck; driving a
sixty-penny cut spike into two-inch
plank with the hand, afterward pulling
il out with the teeth; bursting a bowl
der with the fist: breaking by expan-
sicn of the chest 2 chain that will stand
pressure OF between 500 and 4oC
pounds: lifting 1000 pounds, hand
hold; breaking clothesline tied
around the bare breast by lung expan-
sion; allowing two men, while he walki
around. to swing on l75-pound dumb
bell held across the back. making to-
tai weight of about 500 pounds; balanc'
ing l7s-pound dumbbell on the head
lifting barrel OF -four with one fing. =;
| lifting a barrel of salt from the ground
into wagon. Williams has never
taken any special training, but has
system OF exercise Of his own. He mel
Their uses dumbbells no Indian club
in his exercise. but has a system o
twenty-five gyrations that serve to de
yelop the muscles. He has never bee,
sick is temperate and possessed grea
endurance. His lung capacity Is All
cubic inches, the extent Of expansion
and contraction being seven inches
| The neck is so well developed that
seventeen and half inch collar is Jus
n comfortable fit, which is fully tw'
sizes larger than that worn by mel
| OF Williams stature.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04

Parnell. attend the town sGhool
Though Mr.. Dillingham; intends giving
them a college education), and they
may be seen at times behind the coun-
ter. Gillingham lives plainly and
dimes plainly, his only indulgence be-
ing good cigars and fine pair OF
horses. His team Is usually on the
go all day, for he is in no one place
for many minutes. He is closeted
with Mr.. Kruger more frequently
than any one else, and the president
often calls at the bakeshop and chats
In the rear room with the proprietor
about doings in the rand.
Though seldom seen actively engag-
ed In his place OF business nowadays.
no false pride absents Gillingham, and
when the Americans called in the ey-
ening to bid him farewell he was en-
gagged in wrapping up some hot buns
for comely Boer maiden.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04

Kruger at the time of the Jameson
raid. when England threatened to wipe
out the little republic. With the hosts
of England arrayed against the Trans
yaal. and no friends. this plucky Irish
man got together some OF his country
men and offered TO raise regiment to
frht for Il against the British Fur
thermore, he communicated with Irish
men in America and proposed that
they equip forces TO send down to aid
thu Beers. Dom Paul. who is Just
an generous as he is yindictive. was
quite overcome by this offer, and he
has ever since kept warm spot In his
heart for the Irish.
More than this, however, Gillingham
has long head. knows when to advise.
when to keep quiet. and is so genial
and adaptable that he is always lin
the know" This is appreciated by
Dom Paul, to whom the Irishman Is
loys., for such is the political strife in
the Transvaal that Kruger is often at
n loss to know whom TO trust. Gil
linRham has no other position than
Justice OF the peace, seeks for no public
honorr. is never written about and
noses as a strictly neutral person. In
this capacity Kruger accepts his ad-
vice on the most important national
and international questions, and the
only way he profits is by concessions.
Concessions are granted for the most
absurd purposes. One man has the
exclusive right to make jam In the
Transvaal. The dynamite concession
aires give the government five shiilings
on each case and clear about so shill-
inrs. Such high duty is put upon
thu American article, which is vastly
SUPERIOR in quality, as to practically
.rc,ude II. The unsubsidized press Is
very bitter against Mr.. Kruger on &C.
count of this concession business. and
goes so far as to ask how the presi-
dent could amass fortune OF more
than 100000 on a salary OF 1900
and how his son-in-law, Elon, could
build a S250,O00 palace on no salary
birmingham is In the front rank OF con-
cessionaires, nan
Ne lives in more simplicity ever
than Mr.. Kruger, who dimes with hi!
.o.chmsn. His two sons, Joseph ant
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04
NEW SLEEPING CARS.
To Denver, Omaha. st. Louis, Chicago and
Boston.

To Denver, Omaha, st. Louis, Chicago and
Boston.
The Denver & Rio Grande railroad
Scenic lineof the World-announces new
and important additions to their already
well arranged sleeping car service. In the
future, this popular line will run through
weekly Pullman Tourist sleepers TO OmA-
ha, Chicago, New York and Boston, also to
ST. LOUIS without change These cars will
start from Portland, Oregon, thus giving
benefit OF through service on Oregon
Short Line, as we'll Is from all Utah
points. The excursions are personally
conducted and furnish all the conveuiencss
of regular Pullman sleepers 1t less than
half the cost The St. Louis car will leave
O. S. L. station every Thursday and Og-
den via Rio Grande Western railway,
every Friday morning. The Omaha, CHI
cago, New York and Boston sleeper win
leave o. S. l. station every Wednesday
and Salt Lake every Thursday evening.
thus sffording the inestimable privilege OF
twelve-hour lay-over in Salt Lake City.
For rates and all details, write to B. f.
Nevins, General Agent, OF H NJ Cushing,
T. P. A, D. s. R. G. Railway, Salt Lake
City, or any Oregon Short Line or RE
Grande Western ticket agent.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

Caleb 7. Row. who. altar s.rv, :.
forty-four years. has resigned ,ror, 49, ~.
general management of the Am.r,.s :
Dipie society. Ia said to be the x,4..
:" Au'nofi'y on the various edition.
~ INC nipis and their history In the
united states He owns one a, ,hs
Dsst private collections In this co.,r,rv
Inc following summary shows IN.
strength OF the orthodox Conrrsg.,,or
Al denomination in the United s,a,...
churehes. t.sl4; ministers, 8, ATS. COR.
municants. e25.ss%; additions ON s,.
aminations last year, 81 ,oso; amour,
OK money raised "a. s43 ,8ls; 27I churche,
made no report. These figures srs
about the same as those OF thu pres.
byterian church.
The Episcopal general convention
having decided TO establish An E,i.co-
pal mission in Porto Rico, the Rev
N. Tan. Al assistant minister OF a,
Georges church. 10 New York ba,
been designated as the nrst mis.,on.
arr. and sailed for Porto Rico IN, 9th.
Or day. He WIN make his headquar.
tiers n ponca, and is instructed 10 care
nsst fer the American sick and wound.
"a IN the hospitals there. and then 10
minister to wAosoever desires bis ser
nee.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04

The complete story of the sinking Of the
Merrimac and the capture and imprison-
ment of her crew at Santiago. will be
graphically told in an article by Osborn
w. Deignan, q. S. Navy, late helmsman
of the Merrimac, in the January Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly, now ten cents,
and TO be published December 9th. The
story will be fully and richly illustrated
with authentic portraits of Hobson and all
the crew, besides many new drawings spe-
cially prepared under Mr.. Deignan's per-
sonal supervision. Other features prom
Used forthe January Frank Leslie's are:
Bret Harte's new story. Jack Hamlin's
Mediation; Joaquin Miller's In Klon'
dixie Cabin; and Thomas r. Dawley's
campaigning with Gomez"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04
Leaving All win ra...

Lord. with Thee we leave each thing.
All our heavy weight of sorrow:
AL our griefs to Thee we bring,
And the dread OF coming morrow.
All-belieying.
Never grieving.
Them with Thee, dear Master. leaving.
With trust In Thee complete.
Laying all at Thy dear feet.
Yea, to Thee we bring them all,
LIES sweet gifts OF Joy and pleasure
Glow before Thee. Lord. We fail.
Pouring out our hearts best treasure)
To Thy keeping,
Not with weeping
For Thy care doth know no sleeping,
All that we have deeply priced
With affection undisguised.
All our heavy load of pain,
To Thee. EaEter. are we bringing:
Toll that seemed but idle, vain.
Troubles. small and yet so singing,
Lonely. weary,
Sad and dreary.
Mourning over past days CHEEKY.
Mem'ries over which we wept.
Nothing now from Thee is kept.
Oh. forgive US for the past!
All our folly. all our shining:
In the years whose mem'ries last,
Help US make new beginning.
Though day waneth,
Still God reigneth.
And thy mighty arm sustaineth.
Hopes and fears we leave for aye
With Thee, and for aid We pray.
Oh, be patient! We are weak.
Human. foolish oft mistaken:
To our hearts new courage speak.
In our souls new life awaken;
Thou. most Holy,
Kpeei We lowly.
AID we pray Thee. pardon wholly
We are listening for Thy voice.
May It make our hearts rejoice'
&C. Louise Bell, In New York Observer.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04
A SURE CELTIC KING.
THE BIO IRISH BOSS OF THE
TRANSVAAL.
oiiingham IL His Name aud He Is the
Introducer of Foreigners."-Knows
when to Keep stiIi--A Democratic
Nabob.
Especial Letter

TWO Americans. one representing a
Dayton. o., carriage factory, and the
other marble quarry, have recently
peen In the Transvaal. The former
while there attempted to sell Dom
raul a phaeton and the other desired
10 build mausoleum for the president
and his family. Their efforts to reach
the presence OF the. celebrated Dutch
man revealed the existence of very
important and interesting parsonage in
Pretoria. This was no other than an
lrishman, named p. Dillingham;, who.
besides being a baker and justice OF
the peace, also enjoys relations with
the president. which may best be de-
lined. perhaps. as "introducer of for
eigners." Mr.. Gillingham gained a
great prestige with Kruger by oppos-
Ing the jameson raid, and since that
time II has been necessary for any
one desiring to carry point with the
president TO approach first his most
Intimate friend. p. Gilllngham, Irish
man, baker and justice OF the peace.
After much difficulty the two Amer
leans succeeded in obtaining an audi
enee with this potentate and found
that he had already posted himself as
10 their mission.
Eventually they were ushered
through the bakery into small sit
ung-room. where the presidents right
bower receives all his callers, and met
a man with keen blue eyes, light hair,
mustaehe and chin beard, OF well-set
| ngurs. square shoulders and speaking
| good. pure English. He greeted them
warmly and got right down to bust
/ ness.
I've told his honor about ycu," he
/ said. "and he is anxious to meet you.
| II you will come 10 my house at G
/ O'Clock tomorrow morning | will take
you down and you can talk to him as
long as he desires. He is in good hui
NOR now. and will talk II you know
your business. Gillingham was not
disposed 10 speak OF himself and evad-
ed all questions bearing on politics. but
told his callers with To little pride that
he was but 80 years old. He was born
at the cape. o. Irish parents. and there
absorbed the customs OF the Dutch sc
thoroughly that he is regarded in Pre-
,oria as a stanch turgher and gooC
Dutchman.
Though born under the English flag
he has no love for IL. and that is tn
secret of his popularity with Presiden
Kruger. who, though mighty shrew,
old hunter and politician. has point
Of weakness bordering on faulty. Gil
lingham made his first coup witt
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04
FAST TIME TO CHICAGO
vi. Rio crsnde Western Railway.

Commencing February 5, the new time
card Of the Rio Grande Western goes into
effect The Atlantic Express leaves Salt
Lake City at a. m, arriving at Denver
at $3.50 a, m. the following morning and
Chicago at 2:15 p. N. the third DAY; max
ing connections with limited trains from
Chicago to New York. The evening train
leaves at 7:40 p. m, arrives at Denver at
e:l5 o. IN. the following night and Chicago
at g. m he third day, making close con-
nections with the fast morning trains for
New York and Boston Both OF these
through trains are splendidly equipped
with all latest appliances and conveniences
and carry Pullman Palace and Pullman
Tourist sleeping cars as well as free Rc-
clininr Chair Cars. Ticket office No. los
West Second South street. tPostoftce
corner.l
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04
0ioo Reward, OIoo.

1hs readers o, thia paper wiil be pleased 10
iesra tass tbcfc u NJ least oas frrsiad disessc
that hrleare has been shic 10 cure IN al its
Stages Ahd shai j. C@i2rfh hslls Catsrrh
Cure Is the otlr positive cure row known 70 the
medical fFaieFHliy. H.tarFA bc4ns q oonsii;p-
Auasl disease. requires y const!tgtioani treat
;Gecs O. skr sysi~m. thereby destroying the
iQIrfAt.Qt y thc disease and sifihs thp pa 10
streasis By hnlidlag up ths ooasi4t4t.on AID
2ssi-LlEr nature iE fning Us rofk Tk- pro-
pftsters have - faurh tsllt IN its curative
powers that thrr eticr one Hundred Dollars tor
sAs case mai % falls 10 cure head Tor lisa u
sssr-s. ). CHENEY co. Toledo. O
bo.e ~ drsasslsis sae.
Eaila F.r,lly Pills arc The beat
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04

Nearly all OF the new freight equip
ment ordered by Receivers Cowen
and Murray OF the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad during the past few months
VIII be delivered by January 18th.
The orders consisted OF 5000 stand
ard boz cars. from the Michigan Pc
ninsular Car Company: 1000 box and
LOCO gondolas from the Pullman
company; 1000 boz cars from the
Missouri Car and Foundry Company:
iooe steel coal ears OF 100000 pounds
capacity from the sehoen Company.
and Eve bo-foot modern mail cars
from the Pullman Company. Each
% these cars Is equipped with the
wc-tinghous" air brake and II. o. p
automatic coaplees.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04
HOOSiER BOY RIVALS sANDOW

Richmond Qnd.) Letter.-This city Is
the home OF young man who in time
promises to be the rival of Sandow,
and who now is capable Of many feats
OF strength much out of the ordinary.
He is Harry l.. Williams. Williams
does not bear the appearance Of being
stronger than the ordinary man, as he
weighs but l48 pounds and is only five
feet seven inches tall, but the strength
Of his chest. neck and arms Is mar.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-04

"Jobnnie," said fond mother,
"wbat became of that piece of cake
that was in the cake-box?"
II gave it to poor little boy who
was almost starved"
''That was right, my son. Where
is the poor little boy7 I want to give
him penny"
''That's right, mother dear. Hand
over the penny. am the poor little
hoy"