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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-29
FOR RENT

STORE 40 NORTH Sixth STREET.
Most desirably located for retail trade:
immediate possession, reasonable rent.
Apply 10 SAMUEL REGISTER. Trustee
and Receiver. ll0 Bank street
au li-su&Wtf
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A RARE CHANcE For A YEGY

n PROFITABLE BUSINESS FOX lAhttN'
WITH CAPITALIZE be sold af r1u.
auction. 20 Fincastle. Va. by orir. '-
court, on
APRIL 10. lNgq
isj ACRES. containing incNnauriN =
quantities Of limestone and marble
several cOlors lime has an estauli7u.
reputation and large demand. fifteen lOI
naccs make large demand for huN''e
OF tnis stone now STANDING establish h.
value as "a building stone. Eslerh''s
iron and zine ores and baryta also. ts-
particulars write 20 ...-,,.
FRANK r. GLASGOW.
Lexington. Va.
HILL MONTAGUE.
Richmond, Va,
". II. ALLEN.
FinCastle. Va.
&. /. WILSON,
nah .. % EOS Ar5 buchanan Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-29

To close am estate we Will offer for sale
at public auction. ON the premises, ON
TUESDAY. APRIL g. 1899
beginning 40 1880 o'clock T.. A., the above
DESIRABLE PROPERTY. described
more particularly as follows:
J. That CERTAIN LOT or LAND 0l
the north side of Cumberland street, Dr..
ginning n feet . inches east of CuIFHr
street and fronting on Cumberland -tr...
II - feet. together with a neat two-s'ory
frame dwelling thereon. and at
$50 O'CLOCK l.. VI.
we will sell all that LOT or LAND on
the north side OF Main street bctW
Plum and Lombardy streets. bosrlnf
at a point 40 feet inches east Il L0m-
hardy street. and fronting ON Main s.f'
y feet. thence back between parallel liH.f
10 feet inches 70 AN alley I'm common
20 feet wide.
There is neat two-story frame dwD.-
ing ON this lot and 90 persons de-ir
q comfortable home. with large ground
this should be- au unusually atr3 .t.r.
sale. This property could also Doe prot
ably Improved.
TERMS. one third cash. balance nj e.N
twelve. and eighteen months Eas
terms. however. may b. announced 10
SALE G. J.. < III. l. DENODN
NH % 81 Ap 2&i-Jt Au.ti0uDDrr
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MANTI,Il.

MAN TO HANDLE AGENTS
for Telephone Tablets and Specialtlos.
Pays 5000 a year. Enclose stamp. VIC
TORY NANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Cleveland. .. NH 1872 2gNapl2&f9
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N NITURE, SET DUMAS'S AND tDofta5
WORKS. COOEING-STONE Baby
CARRIAGES. IEATHER-SEAI CHAIRS
&C.-We will sell az our warlroom. 80
east Broad street
THIS "wednesday MORNING MAR. -ltn.
at 1899 o'clock. lW pairs OF Men Sh0
/ set Coopers and Dumas's Works; ALSO.
"a ene collection of Furniture-viz. 'l
part I Very Handsome parlor Suit H.-
h0lstcrod I'm silk broc1teie frames in.'l
with pearl Very Fine oak Chan.
Suits. Fine oak and Walnut Hatr..5
and SideboarGs. Office Flat-Top le
Woven Wire and steel Springs Marn.'-
TOP Table. Hair and other Mattro
Wood and Cane-Soat Chairs. Baby-la.-
riaees. Leather-Seat Chairs. Lounge
Coucnes . Splendid Cookuf-sloFt. '.i
pets. Mirrors and Pictures and lpu.rI
lire Of other Household Furniture. Co.,.
The entire sale of furniture fr,f-ol1ss
and sale worth attending The ladies Ire
most respectfully invited t0 attend Tho
sale. j. IT, AAl4ltN IINl,
mh % Manager and Auen1neer
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TWO-sTORY BRICK DWELLING
No. 10 EAST CLAY STREET.

By virtue OF a decree en- the sut r.-
ferred To- below. entered February f-.
We. as special COMMISSIONS. therein La,
pointed for the purpose. VIII proceed r,
sell az public auction. on the premise b.,
The highest bidder. on
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 10Th.
at o'clock T.. NJ, the above PROPER.
~ described IA said decree as follows.
commencing az a point ON tho SCUM
line OF Clay street - feet. more or ...
west Of its intersection with the Wcsl Ir,
Of First street. or AZ the western Ir. -
the western wall OF the brick dV E
formerly occupied by 9. J. Hunt r
ming thence WeStWardly along tl. ...f.
line of Clay street and fronting l....,
p feet Inches, more or less. theme. I..-
at right angles southwarGly i8 fcDf rr.-s
or less. 70 an alley. thence caefuard.y
along the north line of said alley f''
more or less. thence northwardIr sl.r.
line parallel with First street ~
more or less: thence oastwardly a..r.,
lire parallel with Clay street ID r.9
inches. more or less. thence fortru.rUS
along the western line of tha r...
wall Of the aforesaid brick DWELLING r-
merly occupied By said Huuu H. r.
more or less. 10 the point Of l.enr.r.t
TERMS or SALE. one fourth .r D..
purchase money I'm cash, and f.. flI.r.,
PAYABLE six. twelve, and eighteen fr.,...
evidenced by notes with Interest ..f. %
and secured 10y the retention OIL. Oh. .....
by the court. or deed of trust ou tn. r..
perty, as the purchaser may prefer
CHARLES GOLDENHEge
W. T.. BROWN.
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
W sNuI,I

EXPERIENCED HANDS TO SEW AND
Alter suits and Skirts. Apply. at once,
TO THE COHEN COMPANY.
NH %
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~ ANTED

by \ SADDLE AND HAIR
ness Maker. who thoroughly understands
the business. Address HARNESS" care
nah 26-Sun. W&F3ts
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COMMISSIONERS SALE

By J. Thompson Brown & Co..
Real Estate Agents and Aucuonccrs
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AUCTION Sales.--future Days.

By O.. J.. & IA. l. Den0on,
Real Estate Aucti0ucefs
81 Main street.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Trouble About a Watch

Dave Davis, a negro boy, otherwise known as Slick" because he blacks shoes, was tried on the charge of stealing a watch from c. Royal, white boy, he claimed that he found the watch on the corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street. and then had a barber friend of his to pawn the jewery for him. Thinking that the barber had beat him out of some of the money, he told his troubles to a policeman, and was promptly "nabbed" by that official. However, as young Royal couldn't say that any one had taken it out of his pocket and as he rode around town on horse and jumped on and off the street cars. Judge Feagin said that no crime could be attached to Slick" who sat grinning in the witness chair. He was acquitted.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

country had come to belive that he was a dlshonest man. But am an honest man." said the general, with feeling, "and I don't believe that anyone who knows me believes me dishonest man. My record is clean my uniform is unsullied, but I have been slandered and wronged."
 In answer to question by his counsel as to whether he had ever received any bene- fit for any contract he had made, General Eagan said with great feeling:
 Received No Profit
 "No, on my honor and before my God not one cents profit or gain did ever re- ceive, and yet my office has disbursed $19,- OO0O00, and am poor man, poor that l have not sufficient money with which to pay my lawyers fec"
 As he (Eagan) understood public senti- ment the public believed him to be a mur- derer, and for gain, and he was greatly wrecked in body and in brain in consequece He was goaded to death and was very glad Of chance to appear before the commits sion and through them before rocco 000 of people in defense of his honor.
 During this impassioned and impressive recital each member of the court listened in tently to the words spoken All eyes were fastened upon the speaker. All incidents were dramatic in the extreme.
 Mental Condition
 The witness spoke of his mental and phys lcai condition between the time General Miles gave his testimony and the time he himself had appeared He could not get rid of the thought that the country be- lieyed him to be a murderer and for gain, and 1t drove him nearly to distraction
 MT. Worthington then read from a large number of newspaper clippings, many of which spoke of General Eagan as a scoun- drel, and demanded his dismissal from the army.
 At 12 o'clock MT. Worthington announced that he was unable to proceed with his case as the secretary of war; whom he desired to call as a witness, was before the war in vestigating commission and could not ap- pear until tomorrow Thereupon the court ing
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
CRUISER PHILADELPHIA
Has Completed Coaling and Sails For
 the Samoas.

Washington, January 26.-The navy de- partment has been advised that the cruiser Philadelphia has completed coaling at Sandiego, and is prepared to sail today or tomorrow for Apia, Samoa, in execution of the departments instructions to look after the United States interests in that quarter of the globe. She will touch at Honolulu en route, for coal and fresh provisions.
 In view of the foul condition of the bot tom of this vessel, it will be impossible for her to make full speed, and it will be near the end of February before she reaches her destination.
 MT. Von Holleben, the German ambassa- dor, was among Secretary Hays callers to- day It is presumed that there was a fur ther exchange between them respecting the samoan complications, the nature of which is not known although it is surmised from the Berlin dispatches that both sides are Willing to await further and exact inforna tion as to what occurred at Apia during the
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Newsboys Tn Court


 Sloss Mcfarland and Matt Wheeler, two for whipping two other newsboys. They testified that Sloss and Matt had pulled off their coats hit them and otherwise done them injury.
 we was just playin," said Matt as he explained their crime to the judge. "When- ever a new boy starts to work around the newspaper office, we has to bump him, and that was what we was tryin' to do when they had us arrested"
 Well, you must stop hazing and bump ing" said the judge. "Hazing is going out of style now. l see the university of the state has stopped the custom, and so must over a newsboy starts to work around the the bars there,' he added sternly
 After court was over the judge called out the two little innocent looking culprits, who had in the meantime succeeded in raising great volumes of tears.
 "I hate to put two little boys like you in jail with lot of criminals" said he T hear one of you is bad boy and the other is good one; which is which?' Neither answered.
 ''Well, I'll turn you loose, boys, if you'll promise to be good and not get in trouble any more."
 Of course the promises were forthcom- ing instantly.
 What shall I do with you if you bump any more boys"
 Give us seven and half, judge" said Matt, and with that he and his companion disappeared down the steps.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
POLICE COURT
ES2cssgsSScE2SsSNSsZsGsSN
Too Many Owners

Two negroes, each named John Davis, furnished the material for a very inter- esting case yesterday morning. Both claim to be from Meridian, and both say they are the only and original "John Davis" " The real John, as he turned out to be, had a bundle of clothes expressed to him from Meridian last November The express com pany, when the package arrived, sent out a postal card to John Davis" notifying him of this fact. It was delivered to the wrong John, who then worked at the Hill man hospital. The latter thought the card worth Investigating however, and on find by identifying himself as John Davis, he did so, got the bundle and sold some of the clothes and wore the remainder.
 All went well until the real John Davis entered claim against the express con- pany for $25, for the loss of the bundle of clothing. Then the company's officials be- stirred themselves and with the assist ance of the police force finally located the wrong John.
 "When he was arrested" said MT. Ham, of the express company yesterday, The ad- mitted that the clothes were not his and that he knew this fact, but just as soon as he employed a lawyer. he claimed that his mother had sent him the clothes from Meridian and that he had letter to that effect.'
 During the trial the cross examination by the attorneys got very hot and at one time Judge Feagin threatened to make both of the John Davises try a pair of the "britches'' which was in the bundle to see which John they fitted the best, but this was found not necessary. It was also necessary to call in expert testimony in the person of a negro tailor to prove the value of the goods.
 The wrong John was bound over to the grand jury on a $200 bond the charge against him being obtaining goods under false pretenses.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
win Be No Differences

London. January 27.-The Paris corre- spondent of the Standard says that MT. White, the United States ambassador to Germany, had long and cordial conversa- tion on Wednesday with Herr Won Bulow. imperiol secretary for foreign affairs, re- garding the Samoan question as to which 1t is evident, the correspondent observes, that no differences will arise.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
AMray at fSefurtn

Carrollton, January 26.-(speclal.) )-Yester- day morning between and o'clock, at Reform, serious affray took place be- tween Ad House and William Simmons. in which the latter was seriously cut. House IS now under arrest to await preliminary investigation before Justice John RozzelI or Reform. The wounded man is thought to be fatally injured. -.ouse is unmarried. and kept store at this point Simmons keeps a small restaurant, and has a wife and small child.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Give Filipinos Independence

Austin, Tex, January 26.-The house com mittee on federal relations today killed a. resolution calling on the Texas congress- men and senators to vote for the ratifica- tion of the treaty of peace made at Paris and further requesting them to vote to give freedom and independence to the island of Cuba, coupled with the provisions that tha Philippine islanders be given independence as soon as practicable by their bonding themselves and reimbursing the United States for the cost of the war
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Augusta Strike at an End

' Augusta, Ca, January 26-The strike in the cotton mills of the Augusta district, which began November A, will end tomor- row, the strikers returning to work at the reduced scale. Some small concessions are made by the mills in the matter of house rent and fuel, but the details of the agree- ment have not been given out. About 4,OOO hands were involved in the strike.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Trial Oyer a Collision

Mrs. Cigar Melvert, who lives at Smiths Park, was driving into the city in her buggy the other day, when her vehicle collded with coal wagon driven by Ed Hook, a negro. An attempt was made to prove that Hook was driving recklessly, but the evil dence seemed to show that Mrs. Melvert had become excited and had turned her
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Mr.. wiuslow,s sootl,inr s,,,,

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHII.- DREN WHILE TEETHING, with PER- FECT SUCCESS. IT SOOrHES the CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO. and is the best rem. in every part of the world. Be sure ana n si Tor Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.' anti iafe no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Beet Sugar Company

New York, January 26.-The newly organ ized American Beet Sugar company will have capital of s5.OOOOOO in preferred stock and N5,Ooo,0OO in common stock. It will operate in the territory west of the Mis- souri river.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Roberts Resolution Tabled

Little Rock, Ark, January 26.-A resolu- s'on in tne house today protesting against the seating of Brigham H. Roberts, cons sressman-elect from Utah. was tabled by g viva voce vote. .A
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
Hunt Another ,Job

horse in the wrong direction. The coal man was acquitted.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
REAL ESTATE.
FOP SATn

FOR SALE. s2,5OC-Beautiful s2 modern Cottage, 18th st., South Highlands. Easy terms. $1, 1,sC0-No. 619 South 22d st.; rooms $S50-Nice lot, 50x240 feet, 18th avenue and 23d st. sSOo-Beautiful lot, 6Ox150 feet, South High. lands. a,0O0-5-room Cottage, North 18th st.; rents $50 per annum. s1,600-3 Houses Avenue D, near 18th st.i rent $21 per month. @,2OO-5-room Cottage, near Fulton stationI terms cash $200, balance $15 per month
 CHICHESTER & YANCEY,
 2000 1st ave.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Jim Reynolds, white boy, was arrested for hanging around a barroom after being warned away by the officers. His excuse was that he was employed to run errands for the men in the bar. But after court was over he promised with tears in his eye, to be better boy and find another job, whereupon the judge let him out of jail 10 raise the $3 fine which had been imposed on him.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

Other cases tried and convicted were George Wilson, brown, trespassing; Ed Cummins, black, lettering; Will Johnson, colored, visiting improper places; Bertie Brown, colored dlsorderly conduct; MT. Rogers, white, dsorderly conduct; Lee Simms, disorderly conduct; Jack Griffin, colored, yagrancy.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

You can't support your aged father by hanging around barroom,' said the judge to Henry Dolby, colored, and he imposed a $15 fine for vagrancy on him.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
PERSONAL

WIDOWER, 4S, tired diplomatic life in foreign countries, accumulated $500, CO., would appreciate. now, American wife. No. 240 E. 79th St., N. Y.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

WANTED-Position by experienced book keeper and stenographer; best of endorse ments. Apply at Age-Herald office for address. 1-17-1mo
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

WANTED-At once a good singer that does few specialties to join first-class show. SIS 18th St.
The age-herald., 1899-01-27
WANTED.

WANTED-At once, three stenographers. Apply at Room 203 No. 71a 20th St., corner Morris avenue
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

FOR SALE-First-class boarding house, well furnished, centrally located, full of good boarders; terms reasonable; present
 owner going north. Address, 2, care Age-Herald. 1-27-3t
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

WANTED-A young lady to assist as book keeper; none but those who are experi- enced and competent need apply. Ad-
 dress in own handwriting, giving ref
 erence. F. o. Box eos. 1-l0-G
The age-herald., 1899-01-27

FOR SALE-One No. Remington type- writing machine; good as new; cheap. 5OS Jefferson Co. Savings Bank Building.
 1-27-2t 5
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-16
OLIVES.

The olive is one of the oldest knowa fruits. 1t is noted by Piiny and is ire quently mentioned in the Bible, whers it forms the basis or many parables and figures Of speech.
 In Grecian mythology the olive tree occupies an important place and today the olive branch" Is the world sym bca for peace. says the Scientific Amer ican. The olive tree itself is rather melancholy in appearance, but the eye soon becomes accustomed to the tone which the olive trees gives to the land scape, and in nearly all Of the Mediter- ranesn countries they are found almost everywhere.
 The kernel Of the olive requires about two years to germinate natural ly, but it is found by mixing clay and other ingredients natures processes can be hastened so that it will ger minate and large olive tree near Nice is believed to be ,O00 years old and is said to have yielded 300 pounds of oil in single year
 In general the olive will flourish wherever the vines can be cultivated for wineg growing purposes It will not bear a temperature below 21 or 2 degrees Fahrenheit and in Europe 1t cannot he grown above 46 degrees lati tude. The young plants and fruit are very delicate. but the tree itself is quite tough. Naturally, in Italy. where the olive forms one of the principal agricultural products and contributes so largely to the wealth of the coun try the trees are cultivated with the greatest care.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-16
HOUSEKEEPING ON STEAMSHIP
Amount Of Food Eaten by Passengers
 on an Ocean Liner.

an Ocean Liner.
 One tidy little refrigerator about six feet wide and twice that depth is the butterman's stall in this market undet the sea, writes Helen C. Candee. in an exchange. Little tubs Of butter are arranged on shelves to the amount ot 5,000 pounds. and in company with these are 20000 eggs. Twenty five hun- dred quarts of milk and cream are stored in separate room. all having been sterllized. This market has a room especially for salt meats, and here are hams. bacon and tongues to the amount of 1000 pounds. There are some articles of food without which the epicnre would be unhappy. and which must be alive when cooked Chief among these are oysters. of which le.O00 are carried to meet the wants of the passengers. Clans are only pro- vlded to the number Of 1,500 I.obsters are not abundantly supplied; TOO pounds is all the storeroom shelters. This market in the bottom Of the ship contains, besides the things mentioned fruits, green vegetables and an en- ormous stock of groceries. The latter Is only limited by space, for groceries are not Derishable goods and will keen rom one voyage until another until used, Tea and coffee are nsed in large amountS-about thirty-three pounds d day Of tea and fifty pounds of coffee PerlShab1e supplies are taken on board in proportion to the number Of passen- gers booked, and anything Of this kind which IS left over when the ship reaches port is eaten by the crew.
 Away down in the bottom Of the ship the chief steward has market Df his own. one which he has stocked and from which he draws. thus serving in the double capacity Of merchant and customer. Here is an enormous re- frigefatof. and is presided over by a steward who is responsible for every pound of meat within it. Before ths ship slips from the dock this room ia stocked, for full ship, with 20 0.0OO pounds of beef, 2,000 pounds of veal and 5000 pounds Of mutton. From hooks along the walls and ceiling of another refrigerator hang punches Of birds, very much as dried corn and peppers hang from the rafters of old fafmhonses. As many chickens as can be tied together are hung until 1000 pounds are slowed away. Ducks are Aot as popular as chickens. therefors TOO pounds only are provided about 100 pounds ailOwanca for each day. Turkeys ars liked, and 1000 pounds must be provided for the demands or the cook. Pigeons, squabs and other small birds, these are reekoned in pieces, and it is calculated that ths family which floats across the ocean will devonr 800 birds.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-09-16
WATCHES IN THE pAwNs4ops.
Always the First Articles to Hs Pledged
 in Dlstrsss

au Distress,
 Most people suppose, said a down. town pawnbro&er. the other evening, according to the Baltimors News, that when man goes broke the first thing he thinks of pawning is his dress suit, but that's not so. While there might be some that do this, they are few and far between. By long odds the great majority of those in distress first put up their watches. In big city like this, with clocks on every hand, watch is almoat an unneces- safy luxury on the street, and so this iN the first article pawped. Watches are 70 to speak drug iu the pawn 'iss We get so many of them that " oslea wonder where they come t4t in You might think that We never E9fild have occasion to lend money on @e@ding rings. but you would be wrong, for We have several of them now. A woman must be in distress to pledge her wedding ring, and yet It ls often done. We have engagement rings. too, but not so many i'll num- Der as wedding rings. Sometimes men pawn engagement rings We simply take that as sign that they have broken an engagement, but when a woman comes to Us with one of them We know she needs money. I've made quite a study Of pawnshops." contin- ued the broker, and I find that in the majority Of cases the dress of the per- son asking for loan on some article has great deal to do with the amount received. If the pawnbrekef sees q Well-dfessed person in front Of him he will naturally argue that he or she is a little short of funds for the time be- ing, but will return and take tue article out of pledge in few days. If, on the contrary, the person asking loan be poorly dressed, there is httle chance that he or she will get fair amount on it. h the latter case the pawn broker usually offers only what he thinks the article will bring at private or public sale, with the smount of his interest deducted