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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25
Oliing Roads.

A rovel use for petroleum is the
oiling of railroads in order to prevent
mud and dust. Accident led to the
discovery that petroleum flowing over
a dirt road forms waterproof cover
ing that serves to keep the road
smooth and hard Experiments recent
ly made give excellent promise that
country roads can be greatly improved
by the use of oil. Many railroads are
now thoroughly sprinkled with oil
over their whole length.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25
Leecl,eS Fall Dead.

Leeches, when applied to rersistent
cigarette smokers, drop off dead, dis
tinct traces of the dangerous empy-
reumatic oil given off by tobacco being
found in them. Strangely enough, the
same experiment tried upon excessive
pipe smokers resulted in no apparent
injury to the leeches,
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25
Strencth OF the Brooklyn Bridge.

The recent discussion by engineers
of the safety of the great Brooklyn
bridge under the increased strain
caused by the addition of trolley and
elevated cars to its moving load, has
brought out some interesting facts
about the huge structure. At present
the total strain upon the cables is
1894 tons, but their ultimate strength
is 49,200 tons, SO that the factor of
safety" is 1852. 1t would net be pos
sible to crowd enough moving lead
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25
Air We Consume.

A man with penchant for compu-
tation has calculated that when we are
at rest we consume 500 cubic inches of
air a minute. If We walk at the rate
of one mile an hour we use 500, two
miles 1000, three miles 1000, four
miles, 1900 II we start out and run
six miles an hour we consume 5000
cubic inches OF air during every min
ute of the time.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25

upon the bridge to break the cables.
The immense anchorages of masonry
to which the ends of the cables are
fastened have been moved forward by
the pull of the cables one-eighth of
an inch in eight years. The natural
life" of the bridge is recknned at 1000
wears
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25
A Loud-Voiced Telenhouo

French scientific journals describe
new telephone invented by M. Pierre
German of Paris, which is capable of
being heard quarter of mile away,
when used in connection with a phon-
ograph. With the ordinary receiver,
1t is said, this telephone Speaks" so
loudly as to startle people walking in
the street hundred yards distant.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25
Instinct OF the Oysfer.

Oysters, after they have been
brought away from the sea, know by
instinct the exact hour when the tide
is rising and approaching their beds.
and so, of their own accord. open
their shells to receive their food fror,
the sea.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25

way in which she stuck to the back o.
runaway horse at Jackson, Miss,
me day last week. Miss Hobson, who
visiting kinsfolk in the vicinity
mentioned, had mounted fiery Ken
lucky thoroughbred for dash across
he country, when the animal bolted
with the bit between his teeth. The
lucky girl stuck 10 her seat and saw
d at the reins, while the animal turn
d corners that would have unseated
"A ordinary horsewoman. The horse,
,fter running several blocks, was fin
lily brought to a stop, with Miss HOB
on none the worse for her experience.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25
Convenient for Sickrooma.

A very simple and convenient sick
room appliance has been patented by
j. L. Burton of New Britain, Conn. 1t
consists of an annular cap screwed to
the upper portion of a glass. This has
lid, with a handle, and the contents
of the glass are preserved from de-
terioration and contamination by ex-
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25

4 very large after house, also a wheel
mouse.
The vessel has five Oregon pine
masts, each 112 feet inches in length.
The foretopmast, jibboom and jigger
boom are of Oregon pine.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25

Half the ships in the world are Brit
ish. The best of them can be con.
verted into ships of war in 4S hoarn
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-08-25

Now that Mr.. Bryan has elevated
Noses as an authority, Bob Ingersol
will be likely to point out some Of his
mistakes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
PETER
The Clty's Norfolk ana WeSr"
Stakeholder Notes.


prrFpSRTrRG VA. February 3.-(Spe-
ciaI1-Puhlic opinion seems to be divided
az ~ the advisabllity of, at this time,
selling the 1000 shares or common slocs
of tho Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company. as the Finance COMMITTEES was
authorized 10 do by the Common Couhch
the other night The stock is now worth
about 500 per share. and would prihs ~
600 into the city treasury but there arc
many who think the price VIII adyancteii
and therefore too hurried a s Gnrmittee
viii no doubt. act with wisdom ana Juus-
ment in the premises. -. - NtarLe,-
Rev W W. Lear, pastor OF M arkeo-
street church, and Or. X. d. Mcll"dhI n,h
prominent physician AVS WI" With "a grip. are
setting much better in condition. -,
NJ noiice have had in custody lor sew
oral davs white boy named Wine we
her. who tramped away from nis IA az
In IYnchburg. 70 see tue tIi,s narents
he saws 10 seek employment. lis p,,nb
nc sa' tee IN communicated with througn
the Chief Of Police OF LynehDuis beid
~, have ordered that the boy De ie.n
,nvii, ,nonev can be sent for his retuI"
home .,ioo Snicer. OF this
Misov ro Getting smithfield as the guests
The l'1' ministers and laymen OF rnnaerf e
ant churches in the city are po' nraveT
srranseTnen,,ss o for yo Saiy Mems Christian
Association Hall. 49,. settles the COM
As soon a. a. the Fair Association VIII .r set
actively to work TO secure ,o tae Then the
ions to the $1,000 c SIy and
association of VA Arranging for the fair MI
siie mrried forward. The place oI oard ~
be be n fn,r viii be decided by the board u
Directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
OLD BURG AND VICINITY.
A Marriage in King George-sent 10
WnshingtOn.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, February 3.
Cspecial)-Dr. +. F. Ninde, Treasurer OF
King George county, and Miss Lucy Pratt
Ashton. daughter Of the late Dainserheld
Lewis Ashton. also of that county, were
married at Waterloo" the brides home
Wednesday night. Owing to a recent Ill
ness Of the bride only the immediate ram
iIv and a few intimate friends were pres
art The ceremony was TO have taken
MACE on January Sd, but several days pc
Fore tho time set Miss Ashton was strick-
on with scarlet-feVer, and postpone
ment until Wednesday was necessary,
Julius Anderson, the Dane, VINO mas
been a puzzle 10 our authorities Tor seVe-
raj weeks. was sent TO Washington To-
day. i'm response 10 a letter from the Dan
ish Minister. inclosing the necessary
amount for railroad fare. Anderson came
here about two weeks ago. and notwith-
standing he was ordered out Of town on
four or five different occasions, he would
invariably show up again. flhally t'e
Danish Minister was conferred with ana
Anderson ordered 70 Washington. lie was
unable to speak or understand English
and when or where he came from Is I'M
known. ~
Mrs. Mary Ann Haislop, widow or Ed
ward Haislop, died at her nome near
Dunnayant. in this county, last night, u
pneumonia. The deceased was IN the Htn
year of her age, and was highly-esteem-
cd Christian lady. Her remains VIII ne
inferred tomorrow at Elys Ford church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY.
saIes of Farms-Mysteriouss shots IN
Lexington.

LEXINGTON, VA, February S.-Cspe-
cial1-Mr. T. +. Dixon, of South Buffalo,
in this county. has sold his farm in that
locality to Mr.. John Shafer for $3.50.
The farm was a part OF the old Robert
Hamilton" tract.
Mr.. w. Boliver r. Leech. OF Oak Dale
has sold the Skater place. in that locality
70 Mr.. d. l.. Arehart. Of Kerrs Creek
II contained about 1S5 acres. and 800
was the purchase price.
A s-pound shell from the Maria Theresa
cervera's flagship, has been placed IN the
rsading-room. In the Newcomo Han at
washington and Lee University. Inc she1
n,os sent 10 Hon. william l.. Wilson by
Vi con Paymaster Wilson, Of the United
States navy. - -.
Tba pedestrians. at a late hour last
,ight ON Main street, were much ex-
cited nv the sudden reports OF a pistol
fred twice in rapid succession from an
alley between two bar-rooms. one shot
struck a negro named Giyens Drummonds
in his left arm, and the other smashed
large plate-glass in the window OF
store across the street. The wound IN
hicted on the negro was only nesn
wound. who fired the shots is YET a
mvstery. w. III. Tomney, proprietor OF
the hotel bar-room, was charged WIN
the shooting, and held under bail. The
| case was tried before the Mayor, who
| reserved his decision
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
IN DEATH NOT DIVIDED"
n.nd and wife Pass A"a'
same Night.

prnroRD CITY, February S.-tsps''a'1
n. .ho,r nome. near Peaksville. MI anu
N,rs William n. Watson ooth ,o =, las,
snath mis- morning. on THURSDAY Oh 'a
u'aaL Mr Watson became III rom ~ ~,
W. W., eor,nlcated with grip, anS , i,o,n
inotaa, S,as dangerously SICK ootn "a "a. 81
the ni1 IS,,"oIved Late Sunday ne s diu' ~
pslh sso,,nted wife. who sat by MS peuS ~,
ms u W ,,ou not ike 20 get III a os. ,Sat
Woulu ga cross over the river t.t
WIN M n''v,aning she, too. was sulcken 49,
saine ~ diseases from when her nus 1,o
s .nS ,.ss suffering, and soon ,apsSu risn,
pan sa,s ~ unconsciousn9ss. ,nt -ast 70
y sr,,',rsdav1 at " o'clock Mr. Wa's e,.,,r9
caiied 10. pass over ths I'M .n~,,inr tust
rtyer and at o'clock thls M Iya,so5 also
TWO hours afterward; Mas; ""'''"
crossed the stream OF dsa1n. ,,a, for
thus the two faithful neaaNS n em@ In
a nan sra not divided. They had eaen
dea,n he age of IA years, there pc
stl,'I,, tour months difference IN tne'r
me on IA haa been married NIFTY years
~Sfr' and Mrs Watson were ootn na.lsss
M p1.S,ord county, where they had spent
81, b.hei, lives. They were consistent ana
devoted members OF the Metnoais,
us,pcS and POSSESSED the esteem and
ccnnnNdencs OF all OF their friends and
T5ay are survived by an only child
Ms = n Arlington, OF this place, VINO
a.as With them In their illness.
Va, mis- home near Bunker Hlli. or
| Tuesday Mr.. David J. Wells died from
| the effects OF grip, at the age OF rs years
| He was a native OF the county where NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
CRECENT CITY RACE COURSE.
Command the Only winning Fnvo-
rite-Track Fast.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, February g.
sixty-second day Crescent City Jockey
Clubs winter meeting. Weather fine;
track fast. Command was the only win
ming favorite.
First race-selllng. one mile-Ffntan q
TO II won. Brighton % to ! and to
second and Egbart Is 10 y third. Time.
1914.
Second race-seven furlongs-Shirk 90
10 II won, Sedilla % 20 and 7 to % second.
and Satin Wood go 10 u third. Time,
l30 IA.
Third race-seling. seven furlongs-
Yours Truly go to u won, Can See En-
90 to 1 and to u second. and Tragedy
Is TO 81 third. Time, 1:29 IL.
Fourth race-Handicap, one and one"
eighteenth mlles-Jackanapes OF to ID
won, Muscadine Is 20 and 10 b second,
and Sutton g 10 u third. Time, 10 IL.
Fifth race--selling. six furlongs-Borden
Is TO u won, Lucky Monday 90 10 and
3 to i second. and Lady Disdain Q5 to y
third. Time, 1l6 l-2.
Sixth race-seling. six furlongs-Com-
mand % to p won, Merry Day o TO I
and TO ID second. and Everest 90 TO ID
third. Time. lis 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
ACROSS THE BORDER.
News Gathered I'm the North state
Capital.

RALEIGH y. c., February S.-(Special)
The decision Of the Democratic caucus
that the legislative session shall end Feb
ruary 18th was not unexpected. The ar
gument was made long ago that it might
be very necessary for the Legislature to
meet again in 1900 in case there was any
trouble regarding the franchise amend
ment 10 the Constitution which is to be
voted on in August Of that year. The
Legislature is entitled to sit sixty days.
The oyster entry claims which the
State Treasurer has for two years de-
clined TO pay. amounted 10 something like
5000, and were from Pamlico and Car
teTet county. The legislative committee
allows sl.s2~
some time ago State Geologist Holmes
was asked TO give his opinion as to the
depth at which Artesian water could be
obtained at Wilmington. and replied be-
tween 1000 and 200 feet He was to-day
advised that water had been struck at
100 feet. with flow of 200 gallons
minute, and that the water rises seventy
1--WE feet above the ground level.
State-Chemist A. w. Blair to-day issued
"a report on fertilizer control during 1898.
There were no less than S23 brands
Of commercial fertilizers registered that
year. and samples for analyses were Sc
cured Of 81 brands, or about 60 per cent.
" the total The registration was 100
brands greater than in 1897. The increase
90 consumption of fertilizer is very rapid
During 1898 IL was 246,0O0 tons, valued at
100000. against 20S 600 tons, valued at
about 100000, In 1897. The larger part
is manufactured in North Carolina and
Virginia. one out Of every four samples
t-u below the guarantee in some ingre-
dent. and one out Of eighteen in valua-
uon
The plans for the large addition to the
State Museum are nearly completed.
Henry T. Bowitz is doing the work,
under the supervision of State-Geologist
Holmes and 7. X. Bruner.
A. IT, Mates has resigned as Super
visor Of Public Instruction Of Vance coun-
ty. and now the Fusion County Board
~ Education there is virtually on trial for
removing certain persons without o hear
ias The state Superintendent OF Public
Instruction is making things lively for
these people
T.oIution was introduced In the
House to-day protesting against the ac-
QUESTION OF territory by the United states.
Bob. was introduced reducing ices OF
county officers - per cent. on an average;
e.s9 d. bin requiring the purchaser of a
railway under judicial sale TO organize
new corporation.
Bills We're also introduced requiring the
ingredients Of patent medicines to be
plainly printed IN English on each bottle
OF BOX and 20 require bank stock TO be
.aHea ~ the place where such bank is
,Coeieo. BIN passed incorporating the
>oi'h Carolina and South Carolina rail-
Inc senate and House elected twelve
1"1'lioAal directors OF the State prison
20 as 20 take 30 OUT Of Fusion hands.
Hllls passed establishing dispensaries at
.achson and Smithheld, and bills were In
Uouucel 90 establish them for Warren
and Clifford counties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
GEORGE l.. BENNETT DAED.
Weii-known Citizen of Roanoke
Passes Away.

hpANOKE. VA. February S.-(SpeciaL)
george l.. Bennett died last night at 10
clock az his home, in this city, on
'Alrch avenue. southwest, after an III
ness Of about four weeks, at the age Of
" years. Mr.. Bennett had been in falling
health for several months, but II was not
ehul four weeks ago that he was COM
ie'ied 10 give UP and remain at home
Ills affection was cancer OF the stomach.
Ar. Bennett was from Claremont w.
Va, where he resided during the early
part Of his life. From there he removed
10 Maryland. In Maryland he married
Miss Marie EngIeby, sister OF Messrs
j. r. and John Engleby, Of this city. In
is@ he removed with his family TO Roa-
noke, and at once assumed prominent
position in city AFFAIRS. He held for some
lime the positions Of city. Auditor ana
City CLERK. He WAS also for some time
the manager OF the Big Stony railroad.
He leaves a wifs and three children
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
A Yardmaster Killed.

STAUNTON, VA, February 3.-(Spe-
clal This afternoon Andrew Smith, aged
s. years, for many years yardmaster OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, whilst
supervising the shifting OF freight train
stepped on one track. his attention being
engaged by cars on a another track. Be-
fore he could escape one loaded car rolled
down the grade, and mangled an arm. leg.
and the abdomen. In a few minutes Mr..
Smith was dead. He leaves wife and
four grown children. He was respected
and valuable employee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
Given Eighteen Years.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. February 81
(Special.)-Th case OF the negro Tom
Galloway which has occupied the atten-
has excited much interest. II was de-
cided at 7:l5 o'clock this evening, the jury
bringing in a verdict OF guilty. and fixing
the punishment at eighteen years in the
penitentiary. The charge was entering
house and secreting himself in the room
OF a Young lady, with criminal! intent.
She discovered him and gave the alarm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
Barn Burned In Hanover.

ASHLAND. VA. February ESPECIALLY
TIE large barn OF Mr.. w. T. Luck, about
was totally destroyed by fire this morning
about 4:3O o'clock. .dr. Luck lost a yaiu-
able young Jersey COW, all his farming
implements, his entire crops or wheat.
corn, fodder. and hay. and his carriages.
surance. Mr. Luck has no idea how the
fire originated, and did not know OF II
until awakened by neighbors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va, Februdfy 0, Io5''
Private sales reported to-day were as
follows: Wrappers, hogshead; Ieai
dark, hogsheads; Tugs, hoss a','.i.s,
the day, le. -, ,.o,ua coIIec-
,,one FOR the city Of Richmond, va, 70
dav were; Tobacco, $4,000; cigars Sh'-
900, I1hanx old Dominion, Shockoe, and
c1ahronL,s warehouses report to-day; re-
eeipts, % hogsheads; deliveries. Il hogs
heads. 49, ..,ooo ~, tho Rich
i ,, use bs5 pounds; Shockoe Ware
So a,s"J s5 pounds-hishsst price. M i,lS;
ounpb~r Of pounds sold during the day.
% Sn-highest price, sl4'Io.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04

friends at cards tonight at ner NOME
Bassett Hall, on Francis street
Mr.. J. Frederick Kernachen, or New
York. and Mrs. William Pollock, with her
son. also from New York, were expected
here this evening from Old Point.
Miss Lucy Wright, who has oeen at
tending the State Normal School at Farm
Vile, from which she has just graduated
with high honors, has returned TO her
home, In James City.
Miss Rec McClernan, from Baltimore
is visiting at the home OF Miss Eliza war
rem, in the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
Shof In the Head.

CHARLOTTE. n. C.. February 3.-tSpe-
cial)-Charlotte's colored troops OF the
Third North Carolina returned to-day
from Macon. having been mustered out.
While en- route pistol. In the bands OK
Budd Abernethy. accidentally eNpioded'
and the bullet struck VIII Phifcr in the
head. penetrating the skull. Phifer was
taken from the train and sent back 10 an
Atlanta hospital. The surgeons say tho
wound Is fatal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
WILLIAMSBURG.
Etreyyood Very Scnrce-Personai
Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. February g.
1snecIal.)-Frrewood has gotten pretty
scarce in this town. the recent cold snap
sxbausting the supply Of all our dealers
except one.
MIR. Robert S. Bright came down 'his
morning from Philadeiphia 20 WIS" ms
has heen quite sick for several days.
Miss Edith NJ. Smith entertained a few
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
Richmond. Va. February 3. Is

Richmond. Va, February 3, 1888.
Quotations: Wheat-Longberry 70 TO
7sc.; mixed, 10 10 7sc.; shortberry, 20
10 7Sc.; No red, 7Sc. CornoWhite'
43c.; No white, PC; No. 2 mixed, 42c.
No. mixed, 10 to fc. oats-No. 2 mix
ed, 80 l-2c: No. mixed, 22 TO 81 l-2c. ;
winter-seed oats, IS to Csc. f.ye. 81 to 6oc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
GENERAL MARKETS.

NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET:
NEW YORK, February S-fIour-Einl-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04

has always been engaged in farming, and
had amassed considerable properly; h'
and a large number OF grandchildren
Mr. Wells died in the Christian faith.
member OF the Methodist Episcopal
church. with which he united few
wears since.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. FEB. 4
(By telsgrSnh)
,,.- ARRIVED.
Schooner Charles Il. hoffman. Old Point.
Barge Bacon, New York.
Barge Georgar. New York.
SAILED.
Steamer Deramon. 81. Lucia
Barge Wooeside. New Haven.
\ Barge y. j. Carleton. Providence.
Barge Forest Belle. Providence.
PORT OF WEST POINT. FEB. 3. iSA
(By telegraph.)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Ban.more. Murphy. Baiti-
more. passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy. Baiu-
more; passengers and general cargo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bonds maturing In
not less than ten years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

Richmond, Va, February 3, 1889.
Sales: Virginia Centuries, 800 at S6Ss.
Carolina Chemical, common, 90
shares at ia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
A Crusade
Against
Stock

before taking inventory-is a
breeder of low prices
Trousers,
Suits,
-Overcoats,
Hats,
Shoes,
furnishings
o1l have met with mighty crash
in prices The bare fragments
only remain.
To-day will be a harvesting sea-
son Of rare bargaining for our
customers, both men and boys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04

C0RDES 4 MOSBY.
A Special in Gentlemen'S
Night Robes for Saturday Shoppers.

full size and length garment made in the most approved
manner of Lang on G. B. Cotton eed seams and pattern
gusses trimmings OF embroidery either we OF cooieu "
sizes-15 to Is.
The regular 81 garment at soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
c111cAcn pRnnI-CE MARKET.

CHICAGO, February 3.-Under pressure
of heavy LIQUIDATION to-day wheat de-
clined l2s from the top price Of the session.
Near the end, however, heavy export
takings brought about reaction and May
left off with a net loss of &c. Corn de-
clined sc. and oats &c. Pork lost 22l2c;
lard, 10Q12i5c., and ribs, &c.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Onoring Highest Lowest Closing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-04
MISCELLANEOU

Amer. Tob. Co, pref..........l0 l5IA .....
Amer. Tob: Co, com ....... ~ liz .'.''
Va,-Carolina Chem, pref....loO 1l5h ll6
va. Carolina Chem, com....lOO n3s rs