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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
CUKRE<T COMMENT.

A popular subscription has been started
in South Carolina to rebuild General Naoe
Hampton's cottage, which was recently
destroyed by fire. Responses are quick
and generous and the amount VIII soon
be sub.rclbed This is one Of the most
pleasing incidents Of the Confederate re-
union in Charleston and shows now the
Southern people love their old Confederate
heroes.
The Salt Lake City Tribune, staunch
Democratic free silver paper, and publish
ed in a section OF country which makes us
judgment worth listening TO, declares that
"our Judgment is that 1t il useless to
make another stand for silver In this
country until conditions change Free
silver will not 60 down in the East-that
IS a certainty II has lost IT'S hold In the
West. as last falls elections show the
South IS going Democratic whether or no,
so why be MISUNDERSTANDING Ameri-
can.
There IS a cry from all parts Of the
country for party harmony. ConserNd-
tive Democrsts-those who think more
OF the great principles OF the party than
they think OF free silver-are disposed 10
harmonze and get together on an old
time Jeffesonan platform. The intoierant
ones are those who think more OF free
silver than they think Of Democracy
II is expected that the Richmond, re-
tersburg and Carolina railroad will be
completed by December 1st. This new
railroad. when finished will connect Rich
mond with Ridgeway. y. c.. which is on
the Seaboard AIRLINE road from Ports
mouth to Atlanta. Ga. The Free Lance
has reason TO believe that ere long the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad viii either Doe double track
along with the Pennsylvania from Guam
tico to Washington. or else there VIII be
another road built from Richmond TO
Washington. There may be emusic In
the air about, another railway from Ricp-
mond to washington when the Legislature
meets next winter. Fredericksburg Free
Lance.
Never mind about the new line 20
Washington. When a new line is needed
It will be built. The question OF tho hour
in Richmond is 10 get the new line 20 the
South and the extensive terminal inn
provemonts in contemplation. and TO get
the deal cinched AS soon as possible. We
believe that that IS the wish Of the people
of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

and by the way. brother asked the
minister who had been called IN 10
smooth the pathway OF the expiring pio-
neer. were an those bear stories the
truth?"
Tho Oh man opened his eyes.
"parson " ssid he. chats n mighty
moan advantage 20 take OF a dyin' man.
indianapolis Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
Mhnn Tolls the Story.

"Dou You believe men show character
in The way thay carry their umbrellas!
NO; but they show lack OF character
in the way they carry other peoples UNI
brelias.-Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
A1nCsOCb<SS
POROUS PEASTERS

never do this, but limitations generally do.
Insist upon having AIIcock's and you
will get the best and original and the one
on the reputation of which others trade.
Don't be fooled AlIcock's always
Give satisfaction and none Of the imi-
tations do.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

elec,lng Senators Is involved The issue
is between tho people and the office
holders trust. and the question is which
shall rule.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
4 lNite's Solirifude,

Jones was just leaving his home to
catch the morning train for neignoor-
ing city. where he had been called sud
denly on business.
Now, DO be careful. John. sbeut get
ting On and OF the train" cautioned his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

New York bankers are pleased with the
Wall street slump. They say that tho
effect will be to check wild cat specuia-
ton and make values more steady
Elliot +. Danforth who has been tour
Ing the South. says.
Nobody is considered by the people or
the South as a possibility for the Demo
cratic Presidential nomination except
Bryan They won't hear of anybody else.
1t is not true, as has been said, however,
that they do not care Tor the East and
are going to work independently. They
really want harmony with the East, and
are willing and anxious to confer with
leaders here with a view 10 coming 10
an understanding.
"They believe in free silver. but IN the
interest Of party harmony. ! think. If 10
should be decided that that was dan
gerous issue 10 force again the South
erners would be willing TO give way. But
they must have Bryan. They want an
antitrust plank and an income tax plank,
also"
\ call for n national conference on
trusts and combinations to be held i'm
Chicago. says the Times-Herald, during
civic Federation of this city within few
days.
When President Seth Low gave 5000
coo for Columbia colleges library. one OF
his friends protested that If he kept on
thus he would die a poor man. We'll
he replied. Mrs. Low and l have talked
the matter over. We have no children
and we love our relatives too much 10
provoke them into contest over my
will"
BTTIFFONTAINE o.. May S-Miss
Minnie Crawford. proprietress Of a large
millinery store and quite favorite in
society. this morning publicly horse
whipped Mayor John r. Cassidy before
an immense throng of men. women and
children.
She accuses the mayor Of having black
ened her character by summoning her
as a witness after n raid had been made
on a disorderly house about which she
knew absolutely nothing. She chased mo
a drug store this morning and piled her
whip till IL broke I'm two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

tho athletic course faithfully pursued the
coming college bred man VIII be ap'e
10 hold his own in any OF our newly
annexed Islands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
No Intcrpretcrs Wanted

wallace. YOU don't seem TO care for
concerts"
yes, do. when I can sit by somebody
who lets the music speak for Itself
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
Eiol,i Af hmm.

"Thinkst thou" asked the actor-cap-
tain. I'VE can storm yonder buildings the
enemy occupies"
You ought 10. said the orderly. IT e
Only barn.--Indianspolis Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

what was &c that Tommy asked that
you scoldcd him so for?'
why. The little uiuny wanted 20 know
n they planted bird seed 90 RAISE spar
row grass "-P Philadelphia Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Hassit--Its strange you're so hard up.
old man. l thought you owned haH OK
swamphurst, and had lots 10 SEN
Hsddit-I have: bat what want Is lois
to eat Brooklyn Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

At the present rate OF observation Sena-
tor Peach" Depew will be entirely caught
up with his two months Of silence before
Congress reconvenes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

wife. Remember you don't carry a cent
OF life Insurance. Ohio State journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
His We1l, Point

Eskridge is 70 have a lady band As a
rule a lady band looks lot better than
II piays.-Vouey Center (Kan) Index.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
From Her Loving Husband.

r. ]. Williamson made his wife pres
ent OF a brand-ncw garden plow Monday.
Otterbein Qnd) sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Religion is not name. as Briggs. OF
this day. and Tyng Bogss and stubbs
OF thirty years ago all 20 to prove.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

The Raleigh got aground at Charleston.
but It Is hoped that Captain Coghlsn
viii bo able to float one OF his best songs
for the veterans to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Dewey has accepted an invitation TO a
New York banquet TO cost 800 per plate.
or course. this cuts him out OF the presi-
Dental candidate class.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

A dictionary OF college slang 10 to be
published. With this fully acquired and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

TIE Times is always indebted to trien os
who favor It with society items sne
personals but must urge that AZ $50
Be- sent over ths signature '' NV
sender. -, 49,. ~
All unsigned communications VIII oe f~
.ected always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Mckinley has arrived at the Hot Springs
but there is no record Of Miles having
rendered him his porcelain bath tub.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Hon. Billy Mason's pure food investiga-
ton will not strike its real gait until ii
tackles the ham named after him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Christian science makes wonderful cures
until somebody gets sick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

There are pros and cons to every sub
ject. they say. but there seems an alb
senco in the case OF the Keely motor Of
a nrO-mnior.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

II is refreshing to know that Governor
Thomas will not call off all the soldiers
from the Philippines right away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Won Diedrichs has obtained three
months leave Of absence which he will
be careful to spend coff the firing line"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

The baseball clubs. at least. do not have
to play against the war bulletin boards
as they did last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

PETERSBURG AGENT,
MRS. s. c. HUTCHINSON. LON
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
The Times.
THE TIMES COMPANY.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

THE MAILING LIST Is ONLY PRiNI-
ED ABOUT EVERY TIN ~ y,
THEREFORE,. DO NOT FEEl' - hs =, =,
ON THE LITTLE PINK SLIP is NOT
CHANGED As Soon As THE SUB
SCRIPTICN IS RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

New York has a lady burglar who
was found with @ Jimmy" concealed
about her The desire for broader
sphere" is liable to restrict some women
10 narrow cells
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

MANCHESTER BUREAU. III HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

The hour of the Presidents next bath
will be promptly recorded by the bright
young man who eaters TO the news end
OF the situation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Yhe ten Fnipinos who came 10 this
country as dime museum freaks tried the
wrong door Instead Of knocking at San
Francisco they should have tried Boston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Tho gentlemen in charge OF the politi-
cal calcium lights will have busy day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
HAVE YOU EVER USED A
POROUS PLASTER?

Perhaps you have and it hasn't bene-
flied you-or perhaps it has spread on
your skin and stuck toyour underclothing
and made itself generally nasty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

The Blues will put on a few coats Of
red to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

The pillow trust. while 1t might be work
ed on shares is surely running the trust
business into tho ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

Tho man who is laboring under an I'm
preston never gets paid for his work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
Richmondcrs In New York.

NEW YORK. MAY SpeclaL-Ihe loI-
lowing people are registered 30 this city
to-day: w scott. S. Denis. \. +. Cordes,
Hotel IMPERIAL. W Tucker, COsm0pOli
tan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

II looks as if it were only matter now
of a change OF front either by the sub
committee or the railroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

The stove manufacturers OF Chatta-
nooga have advanced the wages OF Their
employees 10 per cent, to take effect at
once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

First is at hand. but the common people
nave no luoa ol SUI" " INNS A.'' wv
loss OF iiee'o'H oo''''' - o''' ''''. ''''',
the people TO rebuke this lawless act, and
we hope TO hear other protests from all
parts Of the country.
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Of a change Of front either by the sub
ppu0ufffp the railroad.
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VIII be promptly i'''' wa '.'e - 70 -,
young ma" WIZ ''''' 80 "
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10 narrow cells
---------
Won peur'ohs mas oo'"''e" " 'H'eo
months leave OF absence "hi'" ne VIII
----
Mckinley has arrived at the Hot Springs
but there is no record Of Miles having
rendered him his porcelain bath tub.
There are nros and cons To every sub
SCOT ,ho,. SAT-, I'M, there seems an alb
"Nff '
se"eo IN the case ol 'no N'e'S "'o'o' VI
q promoter
IL Is refreshing 10 N''o" .i'a' "V'e'"o'
from the Philippines right away.
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Inc oaseoali oiuoS' @' ie"S'' 10 io' nave
as they did last wear.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

WE DESIRE 10 CALL TIE AITE IN,
TfON or ALL PERSONS SD IN IN
POLITICAL NEWS AND Ottfrs 70
MVNICATICNs TO THE TIN - ,,ID
ShMFs TO Srrt,II REPORTS AS 1T IS
THr RULa or THIS PAPER MOI ~, rs
PURLIsH Any ARTICLE ThE N -
OF WHOSE AUTHOR IS uNKON
REJECTED CONTRIBUTORS oHo6,x,I ~
NOT BE RETURNED UNLESS nv
PANIED By STAMPS.
THE DAILY TIMES IL served hy en- ,,,,
riers on their own account IN TINS cry
and Manc hester for 10 cents ~V es,
when paid weekly. but 80 cents pIn,
month when paid monthly. by man MAJ
outside Of Richmond 70 cents a mon ,.Is
$500 a year-anJwhe-e IN the uih'e'
States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10

John Weir. a New York capitalist has
secured an option on Tennessee zinc lands
near Knoxville and proposes TO develop
tho properties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-10
dETEHM tTiT

New York bankers are pleased with the
Wall street slump. They say that tho
effect will be to check wild cat spccua-
ton and make values more steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
The po,,,. MT shin Launches.

Down to Charles lis time it was GUS
tomary to name and baptiZe ship aft
er she was launched, sometimes a
week or two after. The old Tudor
method used for men-of-war was still
in use. Pepys' Diary" shows that.
The ship was safely got afloat. after
which some high parsonage went on
board with a special silver standing
cup" or ''iaggon" of wine. out of which
lie drank. naming the ship. and poured
a libation on the quarter deck. The
cup was then generally given to the
dockyard master shipwright as a me-
mento.
When did the present usage of NAM
ing and baptizing a ship before she is
sent afioat come in? / trace the last
explicit mention of the old method to
1864. when the Royal Katherine was
launched (see Pepys). The first men
ton of smashing a bottle OF wine on
the bows of n British man-of-war that
I have found is in a contemporary
newspaper cutting of May, 17So. de-
scribing the christening of III. NJ. s.
Magnanime at Deptford, but nothing
is limited that it was then n new Gus
tom.-Notes and Queries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
AMUSEMEN

His Better Half" the great En-
glish laughing success. is described
as n farcial comedy built upon SINH
lar lines to ''Charley's Aunt the
play which enjoyed one of the largest
and most prosperous runs on the
American stage. Critics. whose ludg-
ment is absolutely respected. are
unanimously of the opinion that His
Better Half" is by far the cleanest
cut, most ingeniously constructed
and most uuctiously funny farce ever
offered. and, that while the author 8
arrangement of the central character.
the dual roles, that of Percy Pimpie
and Mrs. Chester. bears a mild re-
Gem blance TO 'Charley's Aunt"
there is a widely different motive
and a more complicated confusion of
His Better Half" Boyle & Graham,
in CONJUNCTION with large aud highly
talented aggregation of fun provi-
ders, will present "His Better Half"
at the Harper's theatre, Sunday even
ing.
.Finnigan's Ball. which may fairly
be called an epitome of George
II. Emerick's most pungent with
cisms Will occupy the stage OF the 10
cal theatre. Wednesday. For ingenious
drolleries and surprising situations.
it is not excelled by any farce COM
edy performance. This exhilira'iDg
piece. in addition to its intrinsic hui
NOR, is full of the brightest things in
songs, choruses. dances and spec
ialties. The cast is competent one
and represents an unusual degree of
talent utilized in farce-comedy per-
formances.
Vanity Fair" this seasons YER
sion, will be entirely new. 1t will
have all the benefit of the most at
tractive features. The entire per-
Torrance will therefore have a bright
ness and charm hitherto unknown.
The various artists in the cast have
been chosen with the view to making
this sea sons Vanity FAIR the best
vet. At the Burtis, New Years,
matinee and night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
Aperfsnt Life I.reserver.

After thousands of lives have been sacri-
feed, an apparatus is brought forward, ard
which, after having been tested, is pro-
nounced perfect. 1t is impossible to sink it. it
WEIGHS only four pounds and contains food
and water for five days. 1t resulted from u
horrible shipwrcck experienced by its inven-
tor. No discovery of great benefit to hui
manity seems possible without great loss OF
life. Take HoStetters Stomach Bitters as
another instance. Before it's advent so years
ago people died from dyspepsia. Weak stom-
achs and liver disease were terrors until Hos
letter Stomach Bitters proved its power to
cure them. If your stomach bothers you, try
t, add see tn st a private Revenue Stamp Gov
erS the eek OF the bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
The Passing of the "Hay.eea.,

Who does not know him, with his
goatlike beard. his wispy hair, his gal
luses' of homely cut, his trousers
evolved by the seeming aid of a buzz
saw, his voice of an impossible nasal
ity. his speech uncouth, his gestures
unGainly. his greenness amazing: Who
has not seen him on the stage of the
vaudeville farce or outlined by the
overworked caricaturist? No one.
We are familiar with him from abb
surd hat to ludicrous footwear, and
have been for years. Who sees him on
the streets of northwestern cities to-
day? No one.
In n modified form he exists in that
part of the nation which Bostonese are
wont to call way down east" He
also exists to some extent in the New
England that is nearer Boston than
Maine, while from New York and New
Jersey he is not altogether absent.
West of n line drawn north and south
through Chicago lie is rare-at least as
an indigenous variety.
The passing of the "hayseed'' is de-
sirable. As the farmer becomes more
like him of the city he and his children
will care less for the so called delights
of metropolitan life. will recognize his
innate and indestructibie independence
and will be better satisfied with his lot.
Minneapolis Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
SOME WEATHER WE'VE HAD.
Record for rs He.rs Conserving Month
of January.

Record for IS Years Conserving Month
of January.
Data concerning the month of jan
uary for n period of Is years has been
compiled by Weather Observer j. NJ.
Sherier. The mean or normal tenn
perature has Deen 20 above zero.
The warmest month was that of 1880.
with an average of 81 above. and the
coolest that of 1875. with an average
of above. The highest temperature
was 63 on the 1st, 1897, and the
lowest % below on the 9Th, 1884
The average precipitation Grain and
melted SNOWY was Icy inches. The
average number of days with .0l of
an inch, 10. The greatest monthly
precipitation was 4.34 inches IN 1874
The least precipitation was Is inches
in 1872. The greatest amount of pre-
cipitstion recorded in any "a consecu-
tive hours was 1.S5 inches on the LIST,
1876. The greatest amount of snow
fall recorded in any 81 consecutive
hours (recoId extending to winter of
1876 only) was IL inches on the
25th. 1898. The average number
of clear days was Q, partly cloudy IL,
cloudy II. The prevailing winds
have been from the northwest. The
highest velocity of the wind was so
miles an hour from the southwest on
the LIST, 1876.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
Lively strenk of NIou.e.

Several persons standing in front Of
show window on Fourth street
watching 4 procession of Japanese
mice in Il cage as they ran in at one
door of their sleeping apartment and
out at another with lightning rapidly
became involved in dispute as TO how
many of the animals there were. Ono
said there were only two mice, while
others thought there were at least
three.
They were very active, curious little
animals and, instead OF being of the
proper mouse color, were black and
white, marked in large bIotches like
Holstein cattle or old fashioned swine.
The holes into and out of which they
ran were close together. and they chas-
ed around so swiftly that 1t was i'm
possible to count them, for sometimes
there was n mouse at each hole aud
sometimes one outside and the others
inside. and sometimes ii appeared as il
there were just one long mouse i'll a
circle revolving on pivot, with noses
and tails at intervals.
The mad race WIS kept up for some
time, and finally all the mice disap-
peared as if by magic. One of the spec
tators went into the store and asked
how many mice there were in the cage.
stating that he and his companions had
not been able to decide, as they moved
too quickly to be counted. A clerk said
there was only one mouse. and it was
impossible to count it except when it
was asleep and. seeing look of in
credulity on the countenance of the
caller. raised the top of the cage and
showed one little black and white
mouse nesting on a piece of cotton in
q corner.-Portland Oregonian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-30
TALK OF THE TRACK.
J. 7. McKennan, the New Local
Freight Agent for the Rock
Island.
BEGIEs RAILRoADIEG ON WABASH

Represents Company I'm Several Towns
Finally joining the Forces of the e. X,
L. & P.-Appointment of 8. Ii. stoddard
Gossip Picked Up at the Dspots of Town
j. I. McKennan. who was recently
appointed to the local freight agency
OF the Rock Island. began railroading
in 1882 with the Wabash as assistant
to the agent at Lincoln. Ill. He was an
apt scholar in the work that fell to the
lot of his superior and him seIf, and in
side of SIX months the company gave
himthe opportunity he had been long
ing for, assigning him to the agency at