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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-03

| was afflicted with Blood Poison, and the
best doctors did me no good, though | took
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06
THE SECRET STAIRCASE.

During the work of rebuilding the
Royal Bull Hotel at hartford. England.
an old hosiery and landmark, some in
teresting discoveries were made last
month.
In 1878 a murder had been committed
at the house. and the body disappeared
mysteriouSly. a skeleton now dug up.
three feet below the flooring OF an old
cellar, leads to the belief that 1t is the
remains of the victim Of the tragedy.
~ secret staircase was brought TO light,
ana, as this communicates by invisi Bile
doors in the walls OF the cellar with
the room in which the tragedy occur
red, 1t strengthens the belief that the
body was taken down the staircase and
buried.
- At the same time a number Of death
warrants. bearing the signature of
Portland, Minister of George III. were
found in the panels OF the walls in
which the murder was committed. How
documents of this character got into so
strange n. hiding place is n matter for
conjecture. One. dated June. 119S. is a
good sample of how warrants We're pre-
pared in those days. 1t reads: where
as James O'Coigley. having been at
tainted oc high treason and had sem
tence passed upon him to be drawn
upon n hurdle TO the place of execu-
ton. and to be there hanged by the
neck, but not until he is dead but that.
being alive, he shall be taken down
and his bowels taken out and burnt be-
fore his face. that his head shall he
severed from his body and his body di-
vded into four parts and that his head
and body shall be disposed of as we
think fit. and whereas we think fit to
remit that part of the sentence direct
ing the burning of his bowels and di-
viding the body into four parts. our
will and pleasure is that he shall be-
drawn and hanged and have his head
severed from his body"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06
q "a - go RTA
Bears tho The Kind You Haze aa2lS Bought
a's, a Ls<%2zzz;sS-
RAMBLES IN DIME.

Interesting Letter by Rev. DR.. S. A.
Steel.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06

Mrs. James L. Mildly has placed a
contract for the erection of a handsome
residence OIL the Harding plat, on Main
street.
Miss Ada Perry. of Lunenburg coun-
", Va, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
I'll. l.. West. on Lee street.
Mr.. Elton Parker. rear nagman on the
Belt Line railroad. while making Il
coupling yesterday morning had 4
narrow escape from being crushed to
death under =. car loaded with logs.
When the cans came together the logs
slipped down against the standards.
breaking them, and rolling off One
struck him on the head. crushing him
under the car in an Unconscious con-
dition. and but for the fact that the
car was brought to stop he would
have been crushed under the trucks.
lie was taken from under the car and
after rcgaining consciousness was given
medical aid. Fortunately, none of his
wounds were serious. He will probably
be able 10 resume his work by Monday.
The Old Point Comfort of the New
YORK, Philadelphia and Norfolk Rail-
road Company. after undergoing n gem
eral overhauingan painting at Thorn
as ship-yard. Will go on her regular
run ON the Norfolk and Cape Charles
Line this morning.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. +. McGrath is quite sick at their
home. in Montlant.
The u. s. S. Fish Hawk. of the u. s.
Fish Commission. now on the ways ut
Colonnas ship-yard. at Berkeley, will be
off to-day and will leave about Sun
day for Philadelphia She will then be
stationed at the Philadelphia q. $.
shad hatchery. Her Matching capacity
is about 100000 at time, or $1,000. 900
shad in season OF one and a half
months.
y large ratification meeting Of the
Republicans OF Washington Magisterlal
district was held at Odd-Fcllows' Hall
last night. Speeches were made by a.
II. Martin. Jordan Thompson. of Nanse-
mond county: w. ~. Bond and J. T.
Reed.
Information reached Mr.. Joseph II.
Hill to-day that the remains OF his
brother. Mr.. Elijah Hill. mate OF the
lll-fatcd schooner Annie REYNOLDS. were
found by Mr.. Eason. keener OF Point
Lookout lighthouse. and buried off the
coast on the 2d inst. The steamer was
loaded with lumber and was wrecked IN
q storm on Chesapeake bay last March
Inc crew. with the captain a brother
of the mate. were all lost CAPTAIN Hill
WI leaVe mere this morning for Point
LOOKOUT. 10 have the remains of his
brother brought here for burial by the
SIDE OF the brother in Magnolia Gene
terry. Mrs. Joseph Hill and daughter,
Miss Annie. mother and sister OF the
deceased, arrived here yesterday after
noon to attend the funeral
Rev. NJ. l.. Hurley. of Elon College.
y. G. Is in town. and will preach Sum
day morning AT the Main Street Chris
tan Church. Mr.. Hurley is man OF
wide reputation and needs no COM
mendation.
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church. T.
Clagett Skinner, pastor-Divne wor-
snip at IL a. m. and 5 p. m. Morning
subject. The Revealed Pattern of the
church" At the evening service the
pastor will begin a series OF eight SER
mons on the Lords Prayer. the first
one being Our Father. Who Art In
Heaven" Sunday school at $50 a. m.
You are invited 10 worship with US.
THE CARNIVAL
The crowd at the Carnival last night
was good. and the wares from the DIFF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06
Y. NJ. c. A NOTES

The senior members of the Associa-
ton Will go on bicycle run to Deep
Creek this afternoon. starting from the
building at 1870 o'clock sharp. All
members are invited To so.
Two meetings will be held at the AS
ISOLATION tomorrow afternoon. Rev
w. y. Croker. n member of the Vir-
ginia Conference, now visiting in this
city, will be the speaker. Mr.. Crockcr
Ia we'll known as n minister and author.
His subject will be "A Young Mans
Question" Every young man should
hear this able address
The Boys Gospel Army will meet at
o'clock.
The members OF the Army had n
most enjoyable trip yesterday afternoon
to Deep Creek. They went in Il large
wagon. and to use their expression they
had n big time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06
MIR. SHEPHERDS FUNERAL.

The funeral of Mr.. VIM. f. Shepherd
whose death was chronicled in this
paper. took place yesterday afternoon
ut o'clock. The intcrment was in the
plat OF land owned by Sronewall Camp.
in Cedar Grove Cemetery. and stone
wall Camp attended the funeral. His
war record stands out plainly on the
records of Stonewall Camp. and those
who knew him in the days that tried
mems souls speak highly of him as n
soldier.
y detachment from Grimes Battery.
in uniform. fired a volley over the grave
of this old soldier. who will now sleep
in Deace
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06
PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
PROFESSOR EcKFoRD pARoLED.
He Made Plea for Leniency, Telling
the Court of Family Trnllhles

He Made Plea for Leniency, Telling
the Court of Family Troubles.
A special in yesterdays Baltimore
Sun from Cumberland. Md, says:
professor James S. Eckford, of Ports
mouth. Va. who was indicted for at
tempt to kill himself. pleaded guilty in
court to-day The indictment is said
10 havebeen the first of the kind found
In Maryland. Professor Eckford was
very weak and appeared to have been
entirely subdued. He made the plea OF
temporary mental arrangement, telling
the court of family difficulties resulting
from his marriage with the woman of
MS choice. He said that il was on ac
count of his marriage that near rela-
ives OF his wife bounded him. CARRYING
systematic persecution so far as to ruin
MS business. These relatives, he said.
had entered into n conspiracy either TO
XIII or ruin him. and being influential
In virginia, they were able TO hurt him
much In Winchester Va he said, he
nad started music store, when one of
ms prosecutors appeared. his business
went down and he was forced to fail
ure. He said he never abused his wife.
nut always made 4 good living for her
ana their two children. Judge Sloan
paroled him, with the understanding
that he leave town'as soon as he is able.
PROFESSOR Eckford preferred to remain
In Joil until he is sufficiently recuper-
ated to travel. and the county authori-
ties VIII furnish transportation. He
said he was able TO make his living as
II school teacher or as Il music teacher
or as n writer for magazines. He was
so goaded by others that he regarded
suicide his only portion
NEITHER FRIENDS OR MONEY.
Information by telegraph from Cum
berland several days ago was TO the
effect that Mr.. Il. G.. Irving an attorney
OF this city and L brothcr-in-law OF
Professor Eckford would he in Cum
berland to protect the interests of the
Professor. but this seems to have been
little premature, as Mr. Glissan L.
Porter. an attorney Of Cumberland, ap-
peared for the accused, who. upon be-
ing asked what assurance he had that
the prisoner would leave the city if pa
rolled, replied that he had only the word
OF honor of the accused. who had
neither money nor friends.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06
TO OUR ADVERTISERS.

Owing to the immense amount of adj
vertising done by the Virginian- Pilot on
sunday, we arc compelled to require
our advertisers who desire n change of
"ad." to have the same in this office be-
fore O'Clock to-day, otherwise 1t will
take miller's turn after that. and may
be left out or be given a bad position
Please take notice and govern yourself
accordingly. Five o'clock is the time
that cur first copy is sent over to Nor
folk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06
A SMALL, BLAZE

An alarm of fire from box "a last
night,corner of Washington and County
streets. called the Fire Department to
the residence of Mr.. Joshua DENLY, on
County street, between Green and
Dillingham; streets, where an clubhouse
was discovered to be on fire. 1t was
eXtinSuished with slight damage.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06

The officers and men of the garrison
a Brussels were recently invited 10 a
lecture given by the Mayor. The SOL
diers were instructed to keep their eyes
on the commanding officer. Colonel
Pood;s. and to follow his example, ris-
ing and applnudines when he did. I'm
happily, Colonel Poodts had occasion to
blow his nose Instantly the hall re-
echoed with tho music Of 1.500 soldiers
noses being blown.-Pittsburg Dis
mitch
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06

ferent booths went well. A matinee
VIII be given to-day at 4 p. m. A de-
iiShtIul program has been arranged
one that every one will enjoy.
The following is the program:
Recitation. The One-Legged Goose"
Miss Evelyn Codd: The May Pole" by
Miss Tatem's class: recitation (select-
ed)' Miss Leila Deanes; recitation, Miss
Emily Deanes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06
Rciicrin sixIfonr.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
case relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure
1t Is great surprise on account OF its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder. kidneys and back. in male
or female. Relieves retention or water
almost Immediately. II you want
quick relief and cure this is the rem
edy. Sold by Wake * Martin. drug
gists. los Water street. Norfolk. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06

1t is an interesting thing to know that
1900 species of plants are gathered and
used for commercial purposes in E,u-
rope. Ot these 420 have a perfume that
is pleasing and enter largely into the
manufacture of scents and soaps There
are more species of white flowers gath
cred than OF any other color-1,l2i in all.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-06

The Florida strawberry growers who
covered their bushes with pine straw
and saved the crop from the February
cold are generally satisfied with the
results of their labor. The vines are
still bearing. but prices are now too
low to warrant much picking.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12
Flashless RRpid-FIre Guns.

1t is reported that the new French
rapid-fire gun invented by Col. Hum
bert gives no fish or sign of fire. II
this be true the French have made an
advance in artillery second only in i'm
portance to that which marked the
introduction by them of smokeless
powder. In the operations around
Santiago, the only means by which the
Americans could locate the position
of an enemy's piece was the flash. II
this should be removed the art of war,
especially on land, will become more
difficult than ever, for masked bat
terry of smokeless and flashless guns
would be positively undiscoverable.
The only description of the gun that
has come to hand is rather obscure;
but it would seem that an attempt Is
made to cool the larger portion of the
gases below their flash point before
they are allowed to reach the open air.
The rate of fire has reached a maxi
mum of twenty shots per minute. To
accommodate the increased expendi-
ture of ammunition it is proposed to
reduce a single battery from five to
four guns and increase the number OF
ammunition wagons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12
Tho British Empire.

The British empire is now a tom.
tory of 11,50O,000 square miles, or 49,
100000 If we include Egypt and the
Soudan; and in this territory there 10
a population Of about $1,000, 00O,or OF
over 100000 900 If Egypt and the Sou
dan are included-a population about
onefourth of the whole population OF
the earth. OF this population about So
100000 are of English speech and race,
the ruling race-in the United King
dom, in British North America, and In
Australasia; and the remaining $780,
100000 to 370,000,000 are the various
subject races, for the most part in In
dia and Africa the proportion OF the
governing to the subject races being
thus about one-eighth. The increase
in area and population in this empire,
excluding Egypt and the Soudan,
amounts since 1871 to 2,854,000 square
miles of area, or more than one-fourth
of the whole, and to 25,000,0 900 of pop
ulation, which Is also more than one
fourth of the whole. The increase OF
the ruling race included in this popu-
lation amounts to about 12,5OO,OOO, or
about one-fourth of the number in
1897; and the increase in the subject
races is 112,OOO,00O, or nearly one-third
the number in 1897. This increase is
largely due to annexation. The exist
ing revenue of the different parts Of
tbic am miro oddad tOpathpr amOuptc 70
1857 ,653, 900, and the imports and ex-
ports to f1,375, 100000. The increase
since 1871 is Ellis, $4,000 for revenue,
or more than 40 per cent of the pres
ent total, while the increase in imports
and exports is f42S000,000, or about
one-third of the present total.-The
Spectator.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

Among the remarkable marine ami
mails whose habits have recently been
studied at Woods Hoil, Mass, are the
ribbon-like sea-worms called "nemer-
teams" One species frequenting the
New England coast sometimes attains
length as great as twenty-five feet,
with width Of about an inch. These
worms are carnivorons. living on mi
mute inhabitants Of the water. At low
tide they conceal themselves under
stones. When handled they easily
break apart. but from such fragments
an entire worm is sometimes repro
duced. Prof Coe estimates that a
nemertean five feet in length may con-
tain not less than quarter of mil
lion eggs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12
Evils or Chewing Gum.

Aside from being an unpleasant
habit, and one not approved as good
form, gum produces some de-
formities, which are likely to increase
until they distort the countenance and
entirely alter the natural expression.
The continued use of one set of mus
Giles enlarges and strengthens them, and
consequently makes them more promi-
nent. There have been several in
stances where medical advice has been
sought upon the idea that there was
some swelling or enlargement Of the
muscles or glands, although no pain
had been felt. Gum chewers ordina-
rily use but one side OF the mouth,
thus throwing an undue amount OF
work upon that side Of the face.-Pop-
ular Science News
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

The inherent fighting qualities OF
the Filipino soldiers are augmented by
the articles Of their leaders. Their
superstitions are played upon by CIV
ing them amulets. Some of these have
/ the likeness Of Aguinaldo engraved
upon them, and all promise immunity
from death to the credulous wearers.
Those who are killed, Of course. are
past complaining; those who escape
death have their faith in the talisman
confirmed. They are desperate fighters,
after their own fashion, and compass
marches on rations insufficient to keep
an American soldier alive. An occa-
sional handful Of rice, supplemented
by a chance frog or a mud fish, amply
satisfy their hunger, and OF the incon-
trollable thirst which tortures Euro
pean soldiers they appear to know
nothing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

A year or two ago the vast region OF
South Central Africa, now known as
Rhodesia, was practically savage, un-
explored and unknown. Today 1t Is
under a civilized constitution, and IN
May 1t will hold its first general cleo
ton for its parliament, at which every
man, Englishman or Kafflr, who works
for his living and Is able to write his
name, will be entitled to cast one bal
lot and no more. 1t is practically man
hood suffrage in the heart of the dark
continent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12
A Happy Conclusion.

Brown held in his hand the photo
graph OF a young lady that Jamison
had handed to him. "Jove! she's a
beauty" he exclaimed. you bet she
is" agreed Jameson. THAT girl is IL
years old as pretty as picture, has
neither father nor mother, is worth
half million in her own right, and
She" WELL" put in Brown, what's
the conclusion?" To which Jamison
cheerily replied: II am"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

In the American Museum OF Natural
History is famous skeleton OF an ex-
tinct animal called the "phenacodus," "
discovered In Wyoming, and believed
by biologists to represent the earliest
form Of the horse. This skeleton be-
longed to the late Prof. Cope's collec-
ton. 1t has now been remounted In
much more perfect form than before.
The animal was about as large as a
sheep, rather slender, with long tail
and five toes on each foot; but three
of the eoes did nearly all the work. 1t
lived in Eocene times; that is to say,
in the age of the dawn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12
A Pleasant Thing.

"Wall. yes" replied a prominent citl'
zen of Arkansas to the query of a
prospective land purchaser, I'VE have
considerable ague yere. 1t hain't the
pleasantest thing in the world, mebbe,
but it has its advantages. When yo'
have chill yore shakin' amuses the
baby, an it saves right smart sum,
in the cou'se of year. in the cost Of
rattle boxes"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12
Plain Enough.

"Uncle James," said a young lady
who was spending few days in the
country, "is that chicken by the gate
a Brahmin?" NO" replied Uncle
James, "he's a Leghorn." why, Of
course, to be sure!" said the young
lady. "How stupid of me! 1 can see
the horns on his ankles"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

As the campaign in the Philippines
progresses the rebels are said to be
learning American methods Of fighting,
thus becoming much more formidable
than they were at the start This be-
ing the case, what show would the
United States troops have stood over
there II the Spaniards had been pursu-
ing up-to-date methods Of warfare dur
ing all the years that they and the
Filipinos have been at odds?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12
Lecturer Collapsed.

Nice Young Man Occurring in s
Sunday schooD-Now is there any
little boy or girl who would like to
ask a question? Well, little boy, !
see your hand; needn't snap your
fingers. What question would you like
to ask? Small Boy-How much longer
Is this talking going to last?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

Madam" said the umbrella man, 81
propose"
I'm yours" she cried in ecstasy, for
she had been waiting twenty-seven
years. Cleveland Leader.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

observation-disclosures these newspa.
pers! Why can't they say man was
paralyzed instead of stricken with
paralysis?" The Bibbler--Because the
meaning is totally otherwise.-Indian
aDolis Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

A Kentuckian says he understands
that oil is sometimes used to calm
troubled waters, but what he can't I'M
derstand is why any one should
trouble water.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

Dewey announces that he is going
to punish the Filipinos for their treat
ment Of Lieut.. Gilmore and his men.
1t is to be hoped that he may succeed
in doing so, but the fact remains that
they will first have to be caught.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

Capt. Coghlan says he didn't intend
to insult the German emperor. The
captains idea Of first-class insult
would be interesting after the ribald
doggerel he recited.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

When he talks in his sleep is about
the only time man can get his wife's
absorbed, undivided attention.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

1t doesn't profit man much II his
servant keeps the commandments In
tact and breaks all his crockery.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

OF the University of st. Petersburg,
Russia. The counsel for Venezuela Is
ex-President Harrison, who will be as
sisted by other noted American law
yers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

What congressman learns during
his first term he doesn't always tell
when seeking a second.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

The individual who shores should be
trapped" in slumber
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

Words are like sunbeams--the more
they are concentrated the deeper they
burn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12
Medicine In Prussia.

The price of medicine in Prussia IL
regulated by the state, new price list
being published every year.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

The shiftless farmer will ride around
for a week in search of a lost hog
worth 81.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

Paradoxical as it may seem the close
fellow seldom gets tight.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

Every man for himself" is doc
trine that girls do not take any stock
in.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

The up-to-date optician takes in the
situation at a glance.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

"Let we'll enough alone" The truth
embodied in this saying finds pitiful
confirmation in the recent incidents OF
a mans life in New York. He was
found nearly starved and dangerously
weak, and was taken to Bellevue hos
pital. This was his story: He had
been a school teacher in an inland
town. He had an assured position, an
adequate salary, and had saved four
thousand dollars. Some Of his &C
ouaintances had become suddenly
wealthy by specializing in stocks. Hop
ing to be equally successful, he went
to New York and made his venture in
Wall street. His money was spent for
stocks, and as is usual. the other
gambler got it. With hardly cent
left, he sought work, failed to get 1t.
and had about succumbed to starvation
when the police found him. The les
son is obvious; but so few Of us profit
by the experiences Of other people that
we fear 1t may go unheeded.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

Some men with narrow views are
rather broad in their conversation
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-12

A wise man enjoys the little he has
while fool is seeking for more.