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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28

! tho Isthmian games were TO
NJ Greek, EistedSfod is to the
welshman, an event which
neonle together, ignoring all
I.ss of opinion as to policies
',s,on. conquering all sectional
and cementing the bonds
|,,rd Welshmen together in a
h brotherhood. This institu-
r,ugar TO Wales, is OF very an
|,igin. The present name, how
Exam means a session" or sit
vas probably not used before
|slfth century. In the fourth
mon the departure OF the Ro-
|nwain at Maxen Wledig, was
= the chief sovereignty among
Hans, and it was about this time
1 motto, The truth against the
uas adopted, and the laws of
I..edd codifed. The first one
any note, took place In the
I%snturv. The Prince of North
Wished to prove that vocal
ras superior to instrumental,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28
Seal oil Ice Cream.

A favorite dish with the Eskimo is
an ice cream made of seal oil. into
which snow is stirred until the desired
consistency has been obtained: then
frozen berries Of different kinds are
added, with a little of tie fish egg for
1ayoring.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28
An .E,oc,ric, Goat.

In a western city an ingenious cleo
trician has sent out a machine which
he calls an electric goat" to carry
away the sticks. paper and debris
which gather In the city's streets.
This is done by arms which reach out
and take up whatever ONE within
their grasp.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28

New York World: Wife-What's the
matter. John? You walk lame. Hus-
band-Yes, a pretty girl with fluffy
hair and diamond earrings got on the
car coming mp, and j sprained my leg
In giving her a seat. !.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28

A German journal is authority fol-
the statement that two-thirds of thu
trained nurses actively engaged 40
quire and die of tuberculosis.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28
YsIiox snat. ia silk.

The yellow spots sc common In blue
black silks may be removed by rubbing
sthem with a small piece OF sponge
dipped in hartshora.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28
Owner of Cannon BAN House Dead.

Patrick Conner is dead at Winches-
er, Va. He achieved fame as the
owner OF the celebrated and historic
Cannon Ball house. This house was
shot entirely through by a t~wenty-four
pound ball from Milroy Ferry fort, on
the western heights of the city. Mr..
Common and his children had just left
their beds at the time, and the bali
splintered the beds into fragments.
Afterward the shot was recovered and
placed In the aperture in the outside
wall. where 1t has remained since.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28
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& IS years and sl1
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firm.
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28

Paymasters and commissariat ON
cials of the German army receive spe-
cial training in examining the quality
OF food supplied to the army.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28

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used to say 4
my time aud b
be day.
But, after agrl
smoked and d
I'D save money
ur frst-class 4
Free Press
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28

Aliens Foei,
|ly cure faa
hing, Sweatils,
ions. Ask Fal
wder to be sAii
IN Druggists .
nple sent FSn
lmsted, NRg'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28

NeTuftG I
inter. was run
.ars last week.
e coroners van
be effects Of m'
d Plain Deals
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-28

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08
NEWPORT NEWS
Will of Mr.. H. C. Whiting Pro-
bated.
Tho 'JOhnsom> Iivizcv Hrn,t,,. c,
Soy Sent TO The Grand JurvSut,
Withdrawn Y. II. &. AS. tssist,,,,
Secretary Selected.

Newport News. Va. Feb. Tn the
county Court of Elizabeth CITY county
TINS morning the last Will and ,as,a
ment of the late J. c. Whiting was adj
mltted to probate. Mr. Segar Whiting
81 hampton. and Senator Charles j.
rauikner' of West Virginia, qualified
as executors of the estate. giving bond
IN the sum of $4,000
Inc VIII Is dated February u. 1897
ana is witnessed by Colonel Thomas
Tabb and Mr.. j. c. Outten. Mr.. Whit
ING estate is valued at $3.50. 600 and is
TO be divided equally among his fou,
children-Mr. Segar Whiting. Mrs.
Virginia L. Faulkner. Mrs. Catherine
carlyle and Mr.. Livingston Whiting.
y codicil attached TO the will. bearing
date October 10. 1898. makes the follow.
ing bequests: To Mrs. Mary *. Chin.
rTT.vTr, $500; to Mrs. Mamie Jones. $500
to Miss lima Won Schiling, $500, and
500 each to the Misses Moody.
Inc war revenue tax required on the
VIII amounted TO over $1,000 and the
State tax to $3.50
JOHNSON-LIVEZEY.
Miss Ellen Allard Johnson the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel w
Johnson. and Mr.. Walter Baker Live
zey chief clerk of the Old Dominion
Land Company. We're united in mar
rage az the First Presbyterian Church
~ *.
emony was performed by Rev. u. r
Wexford pastor of the church
Mr.. and Mrs. Livezey took the steam
er Louise for Norfolk, where they will
embark on an extended bridal tour.
JOHN GODSEY SENT ON
John Godsey was given II hearing in
the Police Court this morning on tho
on To the grand jury
Sergeant REYNOLDS to-day orrae.,1
Sam Luntz. colored. who is accused
by Godsey OF being an accomplish.
TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH
The suits instituted by the Newport
News and Old Point Railway and Flee
tric Company against the city and NJ.
Honan & Sons. each for 500. 900. were
dismissed late this afternoon IN the Cir
cult Court on application of The attor-
neys for the railroad.
The position of assistant secretary of
the Y. NJ. g. A. has been offered II
and accepted by Mr.. f.. II. Sibert, OF
Clifton Forge. Va. The gentleman re-
ferred to has been for some time acting
as second assistant secretary of the
Railroad Association at Clifton Forge.
and is known in association circles as
II good worker.
\ suit for divorce was instituted In
the Corporation Court to-day. Mrs.
Mamie Il. Schooley seeks separation
from her husband. Harry c. Schooley.
who is serving n seven years sentence
in the Rhode Island pcntentlary for
causing the death Of n young woman.
The Newport News Abattoir Compa-
ny, with n capital stock OF 81 600 600.
has been organized by prominent men
who are in the beef business and a iarge.
and thoroughly equipped plant will be
established on the line of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railroad.
Miss Louise Parker. daughter OF Cap
tain H. +. Parker. will visit Havana
in the near future. She will 20 on the
Algonquin. which is commanded by her
uncle. Captain Smith, who has a
daughter aboard. The vessel will leave
In / day or two.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08
LEX StiTON.
ENDEAVOR ANNTVERSARY-B. Y
Il. U.-OTHER NOTES

Lexington. Va. Feb THE Chris
tian Endcavors of Trinity Methodist
Church. on sunday night, celebrated
the eighteenth anniversary OF the
movement. Mr.. II. W. Amolc presi-
dent of the local society, presided over
the meeting, ana addresses were made
by Rev. DR.. J. 4. Wigh;man. pastor of
the church; Or. James Lewis Howe, OF
Washington and Lee University. trus-
tee Of the United Society of Christian
Endeavor. and MIR. William r. Ken
nedy. president of the Virginia State
Union. The Lexington society was or
gained eight years ago with thirteen
members, and now numbers eighty.
The Lexington Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union held their semi-annual cleo
ton Sunday nlgh., and the following
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08
HE ESCAPED FROM A BOAT.

John Johnson, alias John Leonard, a
sailor from the collier Sterling, at Nor
iolk. was before Justice John, in the
Police Court. this morning on the
charge of being suspicious character
ana for drunkenness. Johnson was
arrested by Officer Huntington in Cir
olaini's saloon corner of Fifteenth and
Franklin streets. and upon examination
at the first station-house Johnson was
found to have handouts on both wrist
and ankles. This morning he stated
i'll the Police Court that he had been
under unrest upon the ship Sterling at
Key West. but that he had escaped and
had come to Richmond. Johnson $
case was continued until the 18th.
SEVERE STORM AND SLEEr.
Ice and sleet worst here now for
years. The wires all over the city are
down Many residential streets are
blocked by trees and wires. \ num-
Der of trees in the Capitol Square went
down under their load of ice. The
street car traffic is impeded but the
cars are all right. Electric lights. fire
alarm and telephone systems deranged.
The freeze extends all over the State
west of here. Rains in souths!dc and
points east of Richmond.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08
NEWS FROM RICHMOND AND OTHER PARTS OF VTEGTNUA

officers were chosen for the ensuing
term: Messrs. l.. 4. Kennon. presi-
dent: Frank Brown, vice president; Il.
r.. Rice. treasurer; Il. H. Cornell, sec
rotary: Misses Laura l.. Carter. chair
man music committees: katherine Var
ner chairman membership committee:
Messrs s. T.. Rice. Il. II. Gorrell. and
l.. y. kennon were elected delegates TO
represent the society al the State Con-
vention, to be held in Charlottesville
February 2lst and 22d. President VIII
liam j.. Wilson. of Washington and
Lee University. will make an address
on that occasion.
The Athletic Association of the Uni
verSity of Pennsylvania have invited
the Athletic Association of WASHINGTON
and Lee University to take part in an
Intercollegiate Relay Race Meeting. to
be held at the former institution In
April next.
MI Garland Perrow. of Lynchburg.
has been elected by his fellow students
assistant editor of the Southern Cole
sIan. quarterly MAGAZINE published
by the students of Washington and
Lee University.
Monday was County Court day. and
owing to the roughneSss of the weathes
ana weli-nleh impossible roads. not
many country people We're in attend
ance. There were many horse buyers
ana traders present. but little business
was done OH account OF the emallness
of the crowd.
Early Monday morning another
snoWstorm set in. and for the most part
or the day il continued with great fury
IL fell almost the entire night and
again a heavy snow lies on the ground
this morning. the heaviest Of the win
ter. This is the fourth snow. one on
Top of 5rTTTJi tut i1JTTTTT-,T 1rltInc-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08

The Council of Suffolk is conscrva-
tive. The members want to be on the
safe side. With that end in view ther.
was special meeting this afternoon.
called 10" the purpose of consjdnrine.
the ACCESSIBILITY OF ordering a compul.
sorry vaccination. Present.: Mayor II.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08

L. Brewer. Jr. and Councilman II. r.
Culley. w. n. McAnge. X. r. Allen. j i.
Is. Norileet, John {. Smith, Il. l.. Saun-
ders.
An ordinance prescribing methods or
public vaccinatiO was adopted. and
the Health Commissioners, Messrs.
Norfieet. Culley and Alien. were au-
thorized to expend such money as is
necessary in the execution of the ordi-
nance.
SOME WANT BOY PLAYERS.
The Tuesday Afternoon Card Club
takes no note OF bad weather. Despite
the rain storm nearly every member
went 10 the home OF Mrs. G. j. Riddicil
ms afternoon. where "A mos, plcasln.
time VAS had. Refreshments were
served. Among them We're Potato
salad. sweet pickle. waters. celery.
sandwiches. tea.
The charter of the club may be
changed so as 10 admit male members
Advocates for a change thirk /. would
ne pleaSanter To have boys come in. In
order that immediate action may be
taken there Will be Il special mcetlus
tomorrow afternoon. with Miss Virgil
MIA jordan
MIR. NARLEY'S LECTURE.
Rev. Henry Nariey. an eminent Lon
den divine. gave a lecture to males
over fifteen al The Christian Church to-
nlsct. There was n big crowd present
II was free. The lecturers subject.
the Curse Of Manhood" was handled
in masterful fashion.
THROUGH WITH WHA1.EYVILI.E.
The Nansemond Court Of Inquiry in
the Wise foung election contest finish
ca business at Whaleyville to-day.
About thirty dcpOuentS were examined
n ~ "a !.
WISE supporters. who voted at Sumcr-
ton precinct. Tho next place 10 be
canvaSsed is Myrtle. unless change be
made.
SAYS HE ISN'T DEAD.
was reported around his home In
SUFFOLK that Paul Rawles. busler OF
company +. Fourth Virginia voun-
ieerS, was dead. Now MIR Rawles
whites "a friends here it is all a mis-
take Mir w. II. Barne; to-day had 4,
letter from Rnwles. saying lie was a.
livery as -ycar-old colt.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Ray Briggs. book keeper Il, the
suffolk Knitting Mills, is i'll al his
home. No. IL Primer street.
Some of Mr.. Max Mea<in's rcla,ivcs
from North Carolina stopped over in
suffolk Tonight They were through
passengers on 4 train that was vrrv
late.
Mr.. William r Cohoon will leave to-
morrow for a short commercial tour
through the South.
T.cke;s are now on sale for tho
American Theatre Compnnv's ononi,r
ensasement here Thursday night. In.
c!e%' tickets viii be recognized a; this
cnSagcm ent.
IN" Tom Smith Camp of Confederate
Ne.eNans had an interesting meeting
me Randolph Society met tonight
win Mrs. Frank r. Jones. IS Rank
REFRESHMENTS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

w OODARD * ELAN. Insurance
w Agents Suffolk Va. are selling a
policy for one dollar year tina, pays five
dollars per week should the holder hay.
typhoid scarlet or typhus fever. small
poX. Asiatic cholera. var oloid dphtheria
or measels. All persons over eighteen
than ten policies sold TO one person.
jr-aS-A
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02
THINGS THEATRICAL.

That writer of farce can sometimes
enter more serious fields without in any
way checking his success has been demon
strated a dozen times within recent years.
Examples of such versatility are afforded
in William Gillette. Henry Guy Carleton.
and others. But with none of these in
stances has more been promised for the
initial effort of straight nature than
in the case of George H. Broadhurst's new
play, THE Last Chapter" which was done
with excellent results last Monday night
in Baltimore Mr. Brnadhurst demonstrat-
ed some time ago that a portion OF his
talent might take other forms than those
utilized in the production of comedy.
THE Spectator a change piece which
he furnished Thomas Q. Seabrooke, drew
some attention both to the star and the
author. But the best work of the latter
gentleman has always been along farci-
cal line, as is attested by the triumphs OF
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02

Miss Claudin Mary Dorland, of this city
and Rev. John Van Ness were married
yesterday afternoon at the Takoma Park
Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, D.
D.. of the New York Avenue Church.
The bride, attred for travelling. was at
tended by her cousin Airs. Mabel W Ter
rill. of Cleveland. Ohio, as matron of
honor Mr.. Flayel NJ. Smith. of Blairs-
town, n. j., cousin of the groom. was
best man. The Ushers were Rev. Il. p. ID.
Bennett, of Lyons Farms, n. J.; Rev. II.
billiard Gage, of Wenonah, n. j.; Rev. J.
B. Laird, of Philadelphia, and Rev.
Charles Alvin Smith, of Washington, all
of them. with the exception of the last
named, having been classmates of Mr..
Van Ness Mt Princeton University. Mr.
Van Ness has for the past three years
been pastor of the Takoma Presbyterian
Church. The presents were numerous and
beautiful. The bride and groom left for
wedding trip, and on their return will
reside at the manse, in Takoma, where
they viii be at home to their friends on
Fridays
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02

An event of Importance to a very large
body of theatregoers is to take place next
Monday at the Academy of Music in the
p oduction OF Jos phi ar hur's late5J drama
"On the Wabash" Two facts predIspOSe
one to look with favor on the presentation.
Mr. Arthur is today the most widely popu-
lar of American dramatists. His follow
ing is among the masses of the people,
and they are the mainstay of the play
house They still find pleasure in the por
trayal5 on the stage OF Il pure and lovable
girl: of a sturdy. manly man of courage
and innocence in conflict with and tri-
umphant over villainy. These are the in
gradients of all Mr.. Arthur's plots, but he
has delightful novel way OF telling the
old story and a new work of his is. there
fore. always welcome. His Blue Jeans,
The Still Alarm" and The Cherry Pick
ers'' form Il remarkable series of popular
successes. All have met with great favor.
"On The Wabash is under the manage
ment OF Edward c. White. whose Offering
last season of De COurcele's powerful
melodrama, Two Little Migrants in
clines enc to believe in the claim that the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02
Taste is Frequently a Valuable
Guide in Selecting Food.

A little child's taste is often Il reliable
guide to palatable and desirable food. and
it is worth ones while to observe how the
little folk take to Grape Nuts, the famous
new food.
They eat II freely without addition OF
sugar for it has the peculiar mild. but
satisfying, sweet of grape sugar, and the
natural taste either of child or adult recog-
nizes at once a food that viii agree with
and richly nourish the system. Found at
frst-class grocers'
Made by Postum Cereal Co., Lin, Battle
Creek, Mich. 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02
Lansburgh&Bro.
40, 422, IA, 40 9TH St.
Mothers Bread.
Trademarks Registered.
Notice TO The Public

Beware of limitations of Our eel
ebrated Mothers Bread.
Some INSCRIPTIONS bakers are
trying t. palm of an inferior bread
for orr celebrated Mothers Bread.
None is genuine unless it has the
words, Mothers Bread. Just as
Mother made il" and Made by
CorDy S" on every loaf.
Anything else is simply a coun-
terfeit, and is much inferior in
quality. Our Bread is just like
cake. We use cream, sugar and
milk i'll our dough.
Mothers Bread is only made by
Corby Brothers, 1885 Brightwood
Avenue.
Ask your grocer for it. If he
doesn't keep it, drop us a postal
card and one of our wagons will
serve you. Telephone 144o.
iaI3-lmo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02

having successfully headed her sisters
company in The Widow Jones" all last
year. Miss Irwin is bright, vivacious. and
generally clever, so that much may be ex-
pected of her work. With Walter Hawley
she Will appear here in a new sketch, The
Gay Miss Con- and should have no diff
Guilty in pleasing her numerous admirers
Robert Downing is also to be seen in two
scenes from the plays in which he has been
most successful. During the first half of
the week he will give the third act OF
THE Gladiator following it few days
later with the Flower Scene" from In
gomar Mr.. Downing is SO well known in
this city that it is not necessary to say
more OF him. The funniest of dialect
comedians, Mark Murphy. who will be re-
membered for his efforts with Grau's
Celebrities and for his monologue i'll the
Garrick Theatre COmpanys burlesque,
''Trilby," will be in evidence with a new
side talk. while Normwoods famous dog
and monkey show may be counted upon
to demonstrate the intelligence of both
races, and The Trolley Car Trio" is to
produce a new acrobatic novelty of its own
devisnS. Gilbert Girard, the animal imi-
tator. and Kenwick, the dancer, fill out
what should prove n most notable bill.
Seats for the weeks performances go on
sale this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02
Assigned 10 NinniIn.

By direction Of the Secretary Of War. Lieut.
Col. Joseph L. MaXfcld t. : Volunteer signal
Corps. on the completion OF his present duties
IN New York City. viii proceed TO Manila Phiip-
pine Islands and report ia person to the com.
mhldng general, Department Of the Pacidc. for
special duty pertaining to The Signal CORPS. ON
completion OF this duty Lieutenant Colonel Max
field will proceed to San Francisco, cal. and
await orders.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-02

As has been already announced Maudc
Adams will spend next week at the Ma
tional Theatre in The Little Minister -
She will probably receive a most enthu-
siastic welcome. Miss Adams made her
stellar debut in this city at the beginning
OF last season in Barrie's delightful
comedy. she only had seven performances
thereafter ION the road before opening
in New York, where for 800 nights. dI-
vided between the Empire and Garrick
Theatres, she appeared as Babbie. with
the largest financial results noted in the
history OF the houses named For the
greater part Of this period the receipts
only varied few dollars. thus shOwInS
that the standing room" must have been
occupied to the legal limit each evening
Whatever the financial test, it is a fact
that from an artistic point Of view Miss
Adams gave the utmost satisfaction and
was lowered with a wealth of unqualified
praise by the dramatic writer's. Charles
Frohman has given his star an admirable
supporting company. and the scenic en-
yronmcnt of her play is declared % be
an exquisite enc.