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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01
The TWO MISSIONS.
Something Arout Their Origin and
the Good They Are Doing.

Not least among the religious Institutions
NJ this city are the Gospel missions which
nfyhtiv hold their services on the streets
and in their halls.
The Proad-Street mission. which fc-m-
erlv held It's meetings every night from 7
TO & O'Clock on Broad between Seventh and
Fighth streets. is now operating at what
"a known as Squire's old school house on
the corner Of Seventh and Grace streets.
This mission was moved from its old
stand not because Of failur but because
Ire old building was torn down by the
owner In order that a new brick building
might be erected in its place.
This change has been regretted by many,
for although the attendance was never
large the mace secured. favorable and its
influence was for good.
Mr.. Nugent. under whose special
charge these meetings have been he'd
for years. ,s n regular EpIsconal min
lister. having left his church in Salem for
the purpose OF giving his time and tai
ents TO mission work in this city. The
work Is done by him without a stated
sala~v and was entered upon and
conducted. Notwithstanding many Dis
arrangements.
ABOUT thirteen years & a prayer
meeting was held by Mrs. Burroughs in
Smiths Hall. on Fifth street Tbs
meeting was for ladies and was held
every Thursday morning. The use OF
the room was given by the owner. Mr..
w. 1. Smith. whose place OF business Is
on the ground door.
The meetings were held quietly and were
generally attended by women alone: some
times there were three or four men pres
emit. The purpose was the attainment OF
Q high state Of CONSERVATION and purity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01
MYSTERIOUS MURDERER DEAD.
Refused to Reveal His Identity Even
ntthe Price of Possible Parton.

Refused to Reveal HIS lnen'i'y E'c"
at the Price of Possible PARTON.
QUEBEC, sept. Cone of the most
mysterious murderers Of modern times
has Just died in the hospital Of Kingston
Peni,entiary, where he was serving a
life term OF imprisonment for the MURDER
OF an aged couple at Port Credit. ont,
I'm 1898. He was convicted and sentenced
to be hanged. but this was subsequently
commuted TO Imprisonment for HE. me
convict gave his name as William wal
ter McWhirreii, but frequently admitted
that this was fictitious. From MS man
ner and appearance It was surmised that
he belonged TO a family OF some standing
and importance, but every effort to learn
his Identity failed. Even his counsel who
had been indefatigable I'm his efforts 70
secure the release Of the murderer, was
kept in complete ignorance Of the true
name of his client.
The last Of these many attempts TO pro
cure the release Of the condemned man
was made about seven months ago.. The
Minister Of Justice told the lawyer who
approached him in the matter that the only
thing hat would possibly Justify the Gov
eminent in reopening the case, in view
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01
FOUGHT AT WATERLOO.
\ Man Who Knew Napoleon Passes
Away, Aged 1OS.

GRAFTON. W. VA. Sept. 2e-Thomas
b. Allen. a veteran Of three wars. and
tho oldest citizens I'm West virginia, died
near Pennington, last night lie was
born at New Castle on-Iyre, England.
April %, 1921. making him iS years ana
> months old. Mr.. Aliens father reached
the age OF l2).
Allen wag In the battle Of Waterloo and
knew Napoleon personally and heard him
sCy: III 1 had an English army COM
manded by French officers I could con-
Queg the world
Before coming 10 America he visited
Cuba with a mining expedition. lie cana
20 Taylor county In 1870. where ne has
since made his home. except four years
he served "a the Union ARM. having
enlisted az the age Of 20 In Company r.
OF the Sixth Cavalry. lie was wounded
AZ salem. Va. Tor which he rev a PEN
sion o. SIS. He was a memler OF Reno
Post. No. Z. @. A. f.. and o. each Deco
ration Day marched at the head OF the
column OF veterans 70 assist In deco
rating the graves OF his fellow comrades
Philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01
Mr.. TOM SYDN0R
AND HIS WHEEL
Wouldn't Let Him Ride It Through
the Streets.
SCARED HORSES AND DOGS.
Babies Cried at the Sight oft. but il
Soon Became a Fad and Grew Into
Common Use by the Masses
Generally.
SCARED HORSES AND DOGS.

The evolution OF the bicycle has been
rapid. and IT is quite likely that when
the automobile gets into general use the
bicycle may become n Of the lost means
Of locomotion.
The velocipede has seen its day, but
It is stil a question concerning the BIZ
cycle.
Anyway. Mr.. Tom Sydnor was the man
to introduce the bicycle to the citizens Of
Richmond. and whenever he, had time to
stop selling his customers pumps, els
terms and other things, he used to go out
on the outskirts of the town and amuse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01

OF the absence Of new evidence. would be
the submission Of facts as 10 the prison.
ers parentage and connections. His
counsel strongly urged the prisoner TO
unbosom himself or these points. but h
positively refused 10 give the information
even as the price OF a possible pardon.
declaring that ne had made up
his mind 10 serve out his SEN
tence rather than say anything that
would lead to the discovery Of his rela-
tives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01

upon a clean basis has been sold 10 tho
extent OF 10000 pounds al from "a 20 So
cents, while a 100000 pound sale Of fleece
from that State sold for y u - cents.
Since January LIST the total sales OF do
nestle and foreign woods in this market
were 2lS. 5000 pounds, against s.. tl2.c0
during the same time last year an IN
crease OF 132.O24,C00, while the receipts
this week are more han three times. as
great as for the corresponding week last
year.-Phladelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01

rated with lowers and banners, and pic
lures Of the Old pastors will be displayed
The committees in charge OF the semi
centennial are as follows:
CHURCH COMMITTEES.
L, ecutive Committee-Rev. r.. Finley
Gayle. pastor: Messrs. III. G. OsterDlnd
chairman W. p. Southai. o. L. Gil
liam. 4. j. Dance. r. l.. Bailey, r. D
Jones. John l.. BOitz. j. NJ. Goodman
James +. Francis. W. II. williams g.
h. Hundley. II. j. Ham, l.. y. Busser'
John W. walden and =. Jefferson Berry
Finance Commlttee-Messrs. X. l.. bah
lev (chairman). r. j. Ham, J.. II. Good
man and j. W. Cloves.
Programme Committee-H c. Osterbind
(chairman), J.. r.. Busssr and W. T..
SouIhall.
Committee on Invitations-John l.. Boltz
Cchalrman), John w. Walden, p. Jefferson
Berry.
Committee on Muslc-F. 5. Jones.
Soclab.e Committee-O T. Gillian CHAIR
mani. W. IL. williams. James F.. Fran.
els. Mrs. Clara Hulce. Mrs. James Chids.
Mrs. e. D. Farmer. Mrs. II. VI. Poe. Mrs.
II. ]. Ham. Mrs. JOhn ". Walden. Misses
Annie r.. carp. Carrie GAYLE. Martha A.
Boltz. Addie Webster. Mary Osterbind,
Pattie Farmer. Mrs. Eliza Francis. A.
Honerstock. c.. w. Davis. Miss Lula
Graves.
Decoration Committee-Messrs c. -.
Hundley chairman. ~. J.. Dance. John
G.. Tiller. Mrs. Ellen Ricketts,. Mrs. 10
seph Hall. Mrs. T.. Francis. Mrs. Emma
Merriman. Mrs. Mary D.. Lyneman, Mrs.
Maude w. Dunstan, Mrs. II. VI. Poe
Mrs. Kate A. Miller. Mrs. Clara Y. Hulce.
Misses Flossle Atkins. Bessie Mccartney
90 -f IT, AHs.- =
Clarke and Carrie Gayle.
The Union Gospel Mission. corner Sew
enth and Main streets. will hold their
meetings as usual az 3 and s p. VI. on
Sundays and s 2. VI during the week.
Mrs. Clover VIII conduct the services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01
FuncraI of SIR. Cipperioh.

The roneta Il Mr.. Adolph Gippertch will
take piacs "a 4 O'Clock this afternoon nom
the First baptist church.
The members OF the Richmond Grays
viii meet at the Regimental Armory at
? p NJ. 10 attend the funeral.
Mr.. Gipperich was formerly an active
member OF this company, and was held
IA the highest esteem by his comrades.
and It is hoped that az many OF them as
can possibly do 50 viii assemble At the
hour mentioned,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01
Honest Election Clubs.

LEXINGTON. KY. Sept. 29.-The sec
oud Honest Election Club" OF the State
was formed here tonight, with Hon. Jno.
r. Tehune chairman. The meeting, which
was participated In by Republicans and
Democrats alike. was called 20 order by
Il. II. F0rman and addressed by able
speakers. including three preachers. Judge
George Denny. Jr.. who was elected TO
Congress and counted out by henchmen
of W. G.. Owens. Democrat. declared that
death would be preferable 10 slavery I'M
der the Goebel election law. Col. r. a.
Thornton. a speaker. declared his inten-
ton Of leaving The state with his family
# Goebel fastens Goebelism Of the people
OF this state.
The speakers advocated force in de-
fence Of their rights at the polls. A COM
mittee was appointed 20 devise some mode
OF action az another meeting TO be held
on Monday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01
The Attraction of Our Store is the Low Prices.
Fourth and Broad Streets. Fourth and Broad Streets.
R0THERT & CO.
Plain Reasons Why We Sell Cheapest
and Give Easiest Terms.
Fourth and Broad Streets

We buy more, show more, and sell more Furniture,
Carpets, and Stoves than any other house in the
city. We always have in stock such goods as we
advertise. Have never offered any bats in any
manner, shape, or form. Ours is a straightforward
business system, founded on principle and given to
the public in plain terms, Every article in the
house marked distinct and clear. Mistakes cannot
occur.
NADDETC We handle MANY different kinds, each one
OHNl LIO' guaranteed to be the best of the grade.
Wilton Velvet, Brussels, Three-ply and Ingram Carpets.
Carpets made, laid, and lined free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01

In a recent programme at the Berlin
Germany W~intergarden we're Daisy
Mayer. Amelia stone. Wood and shep-
pard and the Sisters Hengler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01
Ge'rsiorr a.

rated with flowers and banners, and pic
lures of the old pastors will be displayed.
The committees in charge OF the SEMI
centennial are as fOllows:'
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
Fox and Wolf Hunters.

The fox and wolf hunters of
the Waco region have been per-
picked and annoyed on many oc-
casions by the singular conduct
of their hounds. The dogs, in
stead of chasing the game that
the hunters were after, ran like
mad across the farms for miles
and tired themselves out without
effecting anything. One night
the hounds were taken to a tract
of land called the Lost league
and put on the trail of lobo
wolf. They left the wolf chase
as usual and went yelping in the
other direction. The hunters did
not follow and the dogs made the
chase without human guidance.
Next day it was ascertaiued that
the dogs ran down and caught q
huge buck with antlers indicating
veteran age. 1t is thought that
he was one of the last of his race
in that section. Several hunters
sent out and got his hide and
horns. For many years he had
outrun some of the best dogs in
Texas. Old age stiffened his legs
and led to his capture, though the
old fellow had led the hounds a
hot chase for ten miles over rough
land.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
Denton Boy at HollO.

e. f. Lyon, a member of the
eighteenth regulars, has written
his people at Denton an interest
ing letter from Iloilo. He says IN
part:
1--WE get orders nearly every
night to sleep with our clothes
on, but we pull them off just the
same. Our company quarters
are in the edge of a cocoanut
grove. All during the day the
monkeys and the parrots keep up
n continuous chatter, but when
night comes everything is quiet.
| can take a stick and reach out
the upstairs window and knock
off cocoanuts. They are very
good, aud the doctor told us to
eat all we wanted, as they would
not hurt us.
"a man of company E fell
dead. Some say it was caused
by eating Egan beef; others say
it was for want of it,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
Sudden Death.

Capt. II. w. Ballard died sud-
denly near liillsboro, aged 70
years. He had been unwell for
several days, but kept going, and
was preparing to go to Hillsboro
with his son, John r. lie asked
his granddaughter to give him a
glass of water so he could take
dose of medicine ard walked out
of the sitting room to the porch.
just as he got out of the door he
fell and expired without uttering
a word or groan. Capt. Ballard
came to Texas from Paducah,
Ky, twenty-five years ago and
had resided at Waco and Hills
boro most of the time since. For
twelve years he was auctioneer
for Waco firm. He was an ex-
Confederate soldier, serving in
the fifth Tennessee.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
Oil Operations for May.

A report of oil operations for
the month of May at Corsicana
is as follows:
Wells completed twenty-seven,
of which eleven were producers
of oil in paying quantities, two
were good gas wells and one well
was abandoned, its output having
dwindled to Improbable quanti-
ties of oil. At the close of the
month seventeen new wells were
being drilled and ten rigs for 9TH
ers were being built.
There are now in the Corsicana
field 1856 producing wells, five
good gas wells and siXty-four dry
holes, the total output for May
showing healthy increase over
April, and is far ahead of any
month since the field was opened
up. The large number of dry
holes drilled during May is at
tributed to extended wildcat
operations, prospectors having
gone into new and unknown ter
ritory in hopes of securing new
pool, but so far they have been
unsuccessful.
The refinery is shipping refined
oil to all the principal points in
Texas, to Arkansas, Louisiana,
New Mexico and other sections,
and the product has given the
best of satisfaction wherever it
has been introduced,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
Novel Reunion.

A reunion of five of Fannin
county's oldest ladies was lately
held at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dudley Galbraith in Bon
ham. Their names are Mrs. Eli
"a Cowart, Mrs. Amanda Rags
dale, "Aunt" Sophia Russell,
"Grandma" Cook and Mrs. P. b.
Maddrey. These ladies have re-
sided at or near Bonham for
great many years and relate very
interesting history of early days
in Texas.
Mrs. Eliza Cowart is daugh-
ter of Bailey Inglish, who settled
at Bonham in 1886. She is now
rs years. old and does not use
glasses. "Aunt" Sophia Russell
is 80 years Of age and is the wild
ow of "Uncle" Bobby Russell,
and went to Fannin county in
1886, "Grandma" Cook is the
oldest of the five, being 90 years
of age. Mrs, P. b. Maddery is
the daughter of "Grandma"
Cook and is the youngest of the
five, being IS. The other old la
dies referred to Mrs. Maddery as
a "young GIRL
The history eff these old ladies
would make an interesting book,
as they have lived in Texas since
the state gained her independence
from Mexico, and lived through
the privations of the war between
the states.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
Truck Farmers Organize.

The fruit, vegetable, berry and
melon growers of the surround
ing territory met at Waco in the
city hall and effected temporary
organization, electing 9. Falkner
chairman and j. r. Hayden sec
rotary. Gardeners, truck grow
ers and fruit growers were pres
ent from several adjacent coun-
ties.
The business was stated at the
request of the chairman by A. ".
Swatty of Mount Pleasant. Mr..
Swatty was the organizer of
twenty-three of the twenty-nine
horticultural associations IN
Texas. He gave highly interest
ing particulars of work and sue
ceeded in imparting much interest
to the proceedings.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
The Central Texas Fruit and

The Central Texas Fruit and
Vegetable association was per-
manently organized with the fol-
lowing officers: G. Falkner, pres
ident; 7. II. Marlborough and d.
r. Brice, first ard second vice
presidents in the order named;
John Strauss, secretary and treas
urer.
Among the visitors present
from distant points were Col. j.
l.. Woolford of New York and j,
p. Wynn of Salisbury, Mo.
Col. Woolford gave valuable
information on the concentration
and distribution of fruit and
vegetables. Arrangements were
made for securing crates and for
collecting information on the
markets.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21

the Indian boy rebuked her for
being traitor, and muttering
threats lie turned and fled to the
camp. The astounded woman
made Il desperate attempt to es-
cape, but Indians soon captured
her and took her back to the viii
lage.
The enraged Indians were in
favor of burning her at once, and
When the squaws were told she
claimed to be white woman they
tore her clothes from her body
and whipped her until she stood
in pool of blood. Old Buffalo
Horns, the chief, said she must
be put to death for claiming to be
the mother of White Eagle and
gave her boy the privilege of say
ing how she should die.
After gathering around the un-
fortunate woman and prodding
her with arrows gnd spears until
they were tired, the little Indians
ran to the herd of ponies and
rope threw over the neck of
wild mustang. This vicious ami
NAL was driven into the camp and
the woman tied on its back, her
son splitting in her face. Off sped
the mustang, pursued by scores
of yelling savages. The woman
expected every moment to be
captured or dashed to death, but
no such ill luck happened and she
distanced her pursuers. Freeing
her hands she took the ropes off
her body and made halter and
this she placed on the mustangs
head, enabling her to guide the
animal toward civilization. Next
day the woman met party of
rangers, and before she ate or
drank swore vengeance against
all Indians.
During the remainder of her
long life Mrs. Harlan never lost
an opportunity to join company
in pursuit of her red enemies and
never spared the life of one. She
claimed ninety-nine scalps and
expressed desire to live suffi-
Gent length of time to make
out hundred"
The Comanches called hel
"The White Devil" and feared
pursuing party led by this strange
old woman more than any one.
She left much land and many
cattle, but no relatives so far as
Anown.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
Timber Land Wanted.

Before Land Commissioner G..
w. Finger died he appointed
classifer to place price on the
timber lands in Jasper and New
ton counties. Commissioner Ro-
gan rejected the values fixed by
the classifer and advanced the
prices to $3.50 and $3.50 per acre.
There was quite lively scramble
for the timber even at the ad-
vance price and John II. Kirby
secured 1881 acres, giving his
personal check to the state treas
urer for $685. There we're
several other bids for the same
land and Kirby beat his COMPETE
tors by just twenty-five minutes
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
Veteran Buried.

The remains of Capt. w. l..
Amonett, who died near Roswell,
N. NJ, a few days age from blood
poisoning, caused by barb wire
wound, were received by relatives
at Corsicana, taken to near Chat
field, in Navarro county, and in
tered in the Petty cemetery. The
captain was gallant Confederate
soldier, and as a citizen was es
teemed highly by all who knew
him. Years ago he resided in
Navarro county, but moved to
New Mexico, where he lived up
the time of his death.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21

The comptroller, in response to
inquiries on the subject, holds
that the provision in the act APP
proved May II, Designating aid
to disabled and dependent Con
federate soldiers, sailors and
their widows, requiring the appli-
cant to state whether or not he or
she received any aension or dona-
ton or land certificate under any
previous law is merely a matter
of identification, and the fact
that such pension or donation or
land certificate was received does
not bar the applicant from the
benefits of the act, if he or she
can in all other respects qualify
under its provisions.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21

Resolutions were adopted in
dorsing the real estate mems con-
vention and the Farmers con-
gress, and delegates were elected
to both bodies. The association
adjourned to meet again, at which
time the constitution and bylaws
will be adopted and the work of
the future outlined.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21
con. Lee,s Sir nnIIoOn.

Mrs. Helan S. Mitchell of
Waco, whose husband was slain
in the battle of Gaines Mill, tells
of the famous balloon made of
ladies silk dresses, which Gen.
Lee used in making observations
of Gen. McClellan's lines during
the futile siege of Richmond in
1862, which resulted in the ex-
pulsion of the Federal army from
its position on the Chickahominy
and general retreat to the sea-
board. Mrs. Mitchell said in this
connection:
"The Union general provoked
Lee a good deal with his balloons,
sending them up daily just out of
range of the gunners. My hus-
band was a soldier in Gen. Long
streets corps and 1 went down to
the firing line one afternoon and
saw the Federal balloon poised
above the clouds, its occupant
carefully scanning our intrench-
ments. Gen. Lee and President
Davis talked the matter over and
an aeronaut was found who could
not only manage a balloon, but
understood their construction.
He said he could build a balloon
if he had enough silk for the
purpose. The southern Confed-
eracy was under blockade and SILK
was scarce in the dry goods stores,
but the ladies were pretty we'll
supplied with silk dresses and
they responded to an appeal,
quietly conveyed to them, by
sending their dresses to central
point designated by the govern
ment agent. Silk dresses of every
hue came by thousands, enough
to build ten big balloons. Those
not used were returned and moth
ing caused more distress to the
devoted southern women than the
return of their dresses wich the
information politely conveyed
that the demand was fully sup
piled. They all wanted to have
their dresses used in the con
struety2a -aaGsp- Lees balloon.
AT list it was finished and the
aeronaut made his first ascension.
1t was a huge ball. was told it
was the largest balloon ever
made. Its many colors gave it a
remarkable appearance as it
mounted toward the heavens with
the bright, virgin sunlight blaz-
ing on its enormous globe. Be-
sides the aeronaut, an officer of
the engineer corps assembled M
the balloon and made valuable
observations of the position of
the Union army. Gen. McClell-
an trained his best guns on it, but
failed to hit it. The balloon was
inflated at the Richmond gas
works and taken out to the lines
attached to freight car heavily
loaded with iron. When it re-
quired retilling it was taken back
to the gas works. At length it
was attached to a gunboat and
sent down the James river, where
1t was captured by Federal boat
and is said to be stored in Wash
ingtoa with other relics of the
lost cause. / wish the president
would order the balloon turned
over to the Southern Historical
society. 1t certainly would be
appreciated
Truck Farmers Organize.
The fruit. vegetable. berry and
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-06-21

The contract for the building
of a three-story Masonic temple
42xS0 feet at Mckinney has been
awarded, and work will shortly
begin on the proposed handsome
brick structure.