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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
WEAPONS TAKEN
FROM CRIMINALS
Sergeant Thomas Has a Large AS
sortment on Hand.
SOME VERY CURIOUS ARTICLES.
FIintIock and Pepperbox Pistols and
Razors I'm All Kinds of Condi-
tions, Form the Bulk OF
the Collection.
SOME VERY CURIOUS ARTICLES.

Stored away in some safe place In the
office Of the Police Justice, is an assort-
ment OF articles. that would make the
curio collectors green with envy. These
are the various weapons taken from the
criminals that appear before this tri-
bunal to answer for their violations of
the laws Of the city and state.
The articles that now occupy the
drawer are mostly razors and pistols
Of no special interest except the few
homemade slingshots and blackjacks
which have been taken from negro
thugs
Sergeant Thomas, Of the Police Court.
has charge OF the weapons and they are
turned over to him by the officers VINO
take them from The persons Of the crimi-
mails.
HAVE 4 SALE.
Sometimes these articles reach a great
number in very short while ana IL De
comes necessary TO dispose Of them I'm
order TO make room for those which ioi-
low. At such a time public auction IS
held and the articles are knocked out 10
the highest bidder. These auctions are
generally held twice year, one In De
cember and one ia June.
The most ancient and unique weapon
are sometimes found upon prisoners. sucn
as old nint-l0ck pistols and pepper-boNcs.
These are generally purchased by colec-
tors Of curios and kept for their historical
vaiuc as they are utterly useless as fire.
arms.
Sometimes a very excellent pocket
knife which has been used IN some cut
ting scrape. falls into thu hands Of the
authorities and then the sergeant become
very popular and every means possible
is used to get the article. but IL Is very
seldom that one OF tile knives is given
away
THEIR FAVORITE WEAPON.
The razor is "A great fayOrite among the
colored class as ii is easily carried, and
very seldom infic's death wound. or
these there are about twenty now I'm the
possession OF the court. and they will be
disposed OF at the coming sale i'm De
cember Some of these are in fairly good
condition. and with little labor might
be made fit for their original purpose,
while the majority have been so long In
foul hands end scraped against so many
bones. that they are good only TO cut
threats.
There is a fairly good assortment OF
pistols on hand now. OF all types and
makes. and when they are put mp for
sale a good weapon might DO cheapy got
ten.
The sergeant says that the harvest Of
these things has been rather light for
the past few months. but that by the
day Of sale. he will very likely have some
thing on hand that viii be worth buying
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
ONE ON SENATOR DANIEL.
He Mistook the Indiana Senator for a
It,..,f.ts...


Senators Daniel and Martin. of Vlr-
ginia, were chatting in the Riggs House
on Tuesday evening. just before going
out to attend the Presidents dinner "a
Admiral Dewey, when a well-groOmed
and exceedingly youthful-looking man
came briskly along the corridor. says the
Washington correspondent of the New
York sun. There was something about
the young man that attracted attention.
His erect figure, fautlessly clad IN black.
his alert step, his finely poised head, top
ped by a silk hat Of the latest fashion,
his clean-cut features ana bright eyes,
made him an object OF general attention.
Senator Daniel observed him instantly.
There's a fne-looking young fellow,
Tom" said Senator Daniel, pointing the
youthfu-loOking man TO his colleague.
Hes handsome enough to be Viz
ginian. l suppose he's going out to call
on some lovely girl this evening, and
he looks as happy az il he were going
10 dine al the White House with the
President and Admiral Dewey"
AT that moment the young man turned
sharply around as il conscious that he
was being talked about and fixed his
eyes intently upon the Virginia senators
Then, with an air Of recognition. he adj
NdHttu tVMdiu tHGNi anu extending a
gloved hand to Senator Daniel, said:
Pardon me, but is this Senator
Daniel?"
your servant" replied the Virginia
Senator, bowling graciously and grasping
the young mans hand. Il am very glad
to see you, sir. very glad, indeed. sir"
I'VE were just talking about you. my
young friend" continued Senator Daniel.
still holding the young mans hand and
patting him cordially on the shoulder,
"and l told my friend, Senator Martin,
that / knew you were a Virginian, sir.
the moment | saw YOU. sir. Have you
met Senator Martin? No? Then permit
me, sir. Senator Martin, / want 10 IN
trOduce TO you my young friend from
-." Senator Daniel paused, a trihe
embarrassed. The youthful looking man
began 20 get red In the face.
You must forgive me. my dear fellow"
continued Senator Daniel. 81 recall your
face distinctly and | remember especially
the last time We met in Richmond, but
your name for the moment escapes me.
No. don't tell me-" said Senator Daniel.
raising his hand deprecatingly, Il will
place you in second Now. let me see
oh. yes. I remember now. i remember
now. | remember now. | remember You
well, my dear fellow. You are the nephew
OF my dear old honored friend and com
rade, Colonel ----
Pardon me. Senator Daniel" broke IN
the young man. blushlng up 10 the whites
Of his eyes. you are mistaken. ! am
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
The S. GaIeski Optical Co.,
Corner Ninth and Main.
Mail orders promptly attended to.
man. of Perth, Scotland. for the morning

man. of Perth, Scotland, for the morning
service to-day.
Dr. Bannerman represents one Of the
most important fields in Scotland. The
citv and county Of Perth having long
been famous in the history of Scotland
and are dear to all lovers OF her struggles
DR.. Guthrie will preach at the Soldiers
Home chapel tonight at u. NJ.
Rev. c. Alex. Mcclure, rector Of st.
Philips church. colored, is expected to
I'll his pulpit to-day, both morning and
evening, after having spent several
weeks in New York attending the Epis-
copal Conference Ed. Ellis. Jr., choir
master, will render THE Holy City, as
n sacred solo. both morning and evening
Mr.. william t. Arnaud, of Fredericks-
burg, has been appointed organist Of
st. Marks Episcopal church in this
city
Mr.. Arnaud has been the organist OF
Trinity Episcopal church, Fredericks-
burg. for some time, but has lately re-
moved to Richmond and taken up his
residence here, in order to study under
Prof Hair.
The afternoon Sunday school at st. An
drew's Episcopal church, has been re-
sumed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
The Parsons Burden.

He'd been preaching and exhorting =
For a score of years or So
In a portion of the Vineyard
Where the harvesting was slow;
Where the temporal inducement
For his ceaseless diligence
Was a promise Of four hundred
For his yearly recompense
Unrelentng was the ardor
He devoted TO the cause,
And though slowly came the dollars
Still he labored without pause,
TIL one day they came and told him,
As he kicked against the pricks,
That they'd raised their offered stipend
From four hundred up 10 six.
Then the good man sank exhausted
AS he feebly made reply
Don't. | pray you. men and brethren,
Thus my patience overtry.
For to CLEAN the four you've promised
Hath so warned my vital store
That 'twould kill me II you taxed me
To collect two hundred more"
Boston Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
BODY IS STILL HELD.
NO One Has Been Able to Identify the
Remains.


No one has claimed the remains Of r.
II. Bryant. which now lie at the aims
house waiting identification. Bryant was
as stated in The Times yesterday picked
up on the corner Of Twenty-elghth and
Dock streets Monday night by the ambu-
lance. He was found to be In starving
condition. lie was removed to the aims
house where in spite of the efforts Of
the doctors, he died Thursday night at
10 o'clock. DR.. Davis said that he thought
the man had Mt tasted food for two
weeks
The man gave his name as X. II. Bry-
ant and said that he was siXty-six years
old. lie further stated that he was born
I'm Nelson county Virginia, had served in
the Confederate army, and had lived ten
years in Richmond The doctors say that
they do not think that in his weak cOn-
dltion he was hardly responsible for his
statements.
Several persons have been 10 the aims
house 10 see If they could Identify the
body. but none have succeeded I'm doing
so as yet. If the remains are not iden-
titled by to-day and if one OF the
Confederate camps OF the city do not
take charge of the body. the almshouse
authorities will bury It at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
DR.. A COKE SMITH.
Tie is in Better Health Than ior NV"
Years Past

To the Editor Of The Times
Shiny health is not matter OF suVh
Importance 10 your readers as 20 can 40,
any line nom me on that subject ana
were n not for n paragraph In your Is
sue of to-day. | would not trouble YOU
Under the heading. "The Methodist Con-
ference" this statement occurs REV
Or. A. Coke Smith. pastor OF Court
street church. Iynchburs' VIII DC una
bic To continue his work on account OF
i'll health
Having once been In newspaper work
myself. | understand how misleading
statements get into print despite the Wig
ilance OF the editors.
They (the editors), are Obliged ire
quentiy TO accept as reliable. statements
made lv those who are supposed 10
know OF what they speak. As this arti-
Gle was evidently written by a. Methodist
It was natural that you should take him
to be sure OF his facts before making q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
,top That Sneezing and Smiling.

statement so positive and giving 10 such
publicity.
The information contained bon this para
graph was news 90 me. I have been
quite unwci FOR some time past and
through the kindness Of my people have
been relieved OF work for four months.
Many a preacher has continued his work
as badly of as have been and doubt
less, ] would have done so had not been
serving such a church MS Court-Strcet.
They would hear 10 nothing but rest
on my part. that / might be entirely
We'll My rest and skillful medical treat
ment have restored me almost entirely,
and expect 10 begin the next Confer
ence year In better physical condition
than for two years past.
A. COKE SMITH.
Iynchburg. Va. oct. 6, 1853
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

sorry to say that / have never had me
pleasure OF seeing you until a mom.he
ago But 1 have often heard of YOU ~"
have frequently seen your likeness ln 'h1
papers. / have always wished 20 emo"
you. and l have taken the great Lo,''I
of introducing myself to you to-niin,,
hope you will pardon me. am esh"'o'
Beyeridge. of Indiana"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
FIectroIysis Investigation.

The Richmond Railway and Electric
Company will IN all probability present
a report Of its own on the subject of
electrolysis before the matter is finally
settled. Mr.. r. w Trafford, snperinten-
dent Of the light department Of the Com
pany, says he has not been called upon
for a report. but at the same time he is
keeping himself posted on the situation
in this city.
When a meeting Of the Water Commit
tee can be secured, the report OF Mr..
Schoen will be be submitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Mr.. WAGNER ILL.
He is Suffering with a severe Case OF
Typhnid Fever.

Mr. VIM. Wagner. an employee N the
Newport News ship yard, Is qmte m az
his home near Chatsworth. In tnestoun-
ty. g
Mr. Wagner is sufereing with typhoid
fever. and while being quite sick, Is not
In serious condition.
Recently Mr.. Wagner took an overdose
OF aulnine. but he recovered from tina
effects OF the drug. aud his present uL
ness is In no way due 10 tbs drug.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION,
Philadelphia, Penn, September IA %
November 30. 1899.

On account OF the above occasion South
ern Railway will sell tickets from all
coupon stations on its line to Philadelphia
and return at rate OF one and one-third
fares for the round trip, plus 50 cents for
one admission fee TO the exposition.
Tickets will be on sale Tuesday and
Thursday Of each week until November
%. 1899, with return limit thirty days
from date of sale. In no case Will return
limit extend beyond December 2nd. The
rate from Richmond to Philadelphia and
return via the York River Line including
one admission TO the exposition s155 with
out Baltimore transfer 1926 including
Baltimore transfer
c. w. WESTBURY r. p. A.
Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

The German Societies will hold their an
nual German Day celebration in a quiet
way on tomorrow night at Sanger Hall,
The President. Mr. Carl Ruerhman, viii
review the work OF the past year, several
lmpromptu addresses will be made, there
will be vocal and instrumental music, and
a l.ght lunch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
The Ga,leco Mills Purchasers.

The Garego Mills, which were sold
Wednesday. were bid I'm by Mr. Bowe for
the First National Bank, the Union Bank
the Citizens Exchange Bank, and Holt
& Co., the holders of the first mortgage
bonds Mr.. Virginius Newton is presi-
dent OF the syndicate. No announcement
OF plans Of the purchasers will be made
until the court confirms the sale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
SncinI Session.

The Elks' social session at their home
last night was an occasion Of much mer-
riment and enjoyment.
Severl performers rom the Royal foX
Company, and several who had played at
the Bijou, were present as invited guests
and as Brother Elks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
REDUCED RATES TO PHILADEL-
PHIA.

VIA IA, It UTtI u. ~ t'TNI U tIIfI. II, II
on Account of National Export Ex-
position.
The r., F. e. p. II. L. viii, on Tues
days and Thursdays Of each week,
continue until Tuesday, November 2sth.
sell round.trip tickets from Richmond 10
Philadelphia at rate Of sN.Sj. including
coupon OF admission TO the National kp-
port Exposition. tickets of iron-ciad SIX
nature form. continuous passage In both
directions. Good going only on date OF
sale limited TO return for " days not
later than December "a. =.
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer
Company. 800 east Main street. and Ticket
Onice, Byrd-sireet Station.
w. H. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Q a - - % Ia L a.
ss.,,,h. n The Kind You Have alaays Boagh
Signature # &12NIMx

Ask US for prices on best Anthracite
splint and steam Coal before placing
your order for winter supplies. Nav
Phone. 272. WARNER MOORE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

The Jewish Chautauqua has appointed
field secretary who has already set out
upon a tour OF the leading cities. 20 or
eanlze circles for the study OF Jewish his
tory and literature. and to present the
cause Of the Chcutaudua movement This
movement Is similar 20 the one among
Christians Of the same name. Reading
circles are organized already I'm many
congregations and the annual meetings.
three OF them. have been held at Atlantic
city Rabbi Cries. OF Cleveland who Is
one Of the radical Jewish leaders, object
ed recently TO Atlantic City because too
noisy. and II has been suggested that the
next annual session be held at the Jewish
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
PRESS THE BUTTON.

We beg to announce that OIL or
about the 10Th October we shall
open the largest and most extern
SlVe
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-11-16

The railway companies are ma
king their regular annual snnoun-
cement that the free pass system
will be abolished on Jan. l, but
they will do nothing of the kind
At the beginning of every year the
trip pass list is cut down, but in a
few months it is as large as ever.
1t is nonsense for the railroads to
talk about abolishing the pass sys
TEN until they go out of politics,
and they will stay in politics, and
stay in politics until the people
drive them out. An annual pass
over all the railways in the state
has become q perquisite of public
Office, and public sentiment has
made no united protest against it.
Until it does the annual will be
Forthcoming, for the railways
look upon it rs payment in ad-
vance for protection, and in some
instances it is a protection.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-11-16
When one considers the Difficult

When one considers the Difficult
ty of acquiring even ''noddinp
acquaintance with two or three
languages it se. ms almost in
credible that 81 me m-u should ht
able to speak with all tine fuency
of native in twenty, and even
fifty, strange tonges. 1t is only
a few months al, CO DR.. Got,l ~
Leitner, the m ,st fAmnns lin su;st
of this generation. died at Berlin.
Germany. DE-. Lit or, vii ar
ed as interpreter t" n'ln ia !he
Crimean war, conld speak w',h
equal facility in no fewer t'..l,, tif
ty languag -, and man, # IT,,
more abs',usr eastern 10, CUES w..
knew as intimately as his na,ivt
German.
But there hive b.. Ii ph nome,
al lingu;sts in All agas. FROM III.
Far-awy day al I'th'i,lrte III
II Por.lss, VIII, conll rnnvpfs.
with the ;j"st>, in each Il the;
twenty tivs. tongues; and from b.
days of Cleopatra, who never ustc
an interpreter in her relations
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PicodellA Mirandola, q learned
italian of the fifteenth century,
was eloquent in twenty-five Ian
guages, and M. Fulgence Fresnel
was familiar with twenty, and IN
the seventeenth century Nicholas
Schmid, a German peasant, trans
lated the Lords prayer into af
many languages as there are weeks
in year.
The greatest linguist of all
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In all he was familiar with III
languages and dialects, and IL
most of them he could speak
with such accuracy and purity OF
accent that he might have been,
and often was, mistaken for a
native.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-11-16

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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-11-16
Almost a Suicide.

Little Sioux. Iowa:
Special to THE TINES, Nov. l3th.-
The other day, disconsolated old
gentleman sat upon the bank of the
beautiful river of Little Sioux. 1t was
y warm ideal Indian summer day when
the lullaby's of fall are singing bright.
summer to rest. He had been viewing
the returns of the election of which
he had propheslde so often that the G.
o. P. ballots, like drifting snow flakes,
would forever bury from sight the doc.
trine of the young orator of the Platte;
but now his pride had left him-his
bigoted independent air had disap.
peared, and sadness like veil draped
his face in mourning. No Nucleus
formed about him of consoling spirits
ALI was dark, and the waters of the
river looked inviting wherein to bury
his sorrow forever. A passing veteran
who lad seen many running battle
amid the underbrush of his own native
heath. but now neglected by an I'M
grateful republic and muddy filth be-
grimmed was an earnest Observer of
the old mans sorrow, for those self.
destructive thoughts had been me.
mace to himself. The mans vacant
gaze noticed not the chipping bird that
twittered among the dry leaves of the
Twiner, which had wrapped itself
around the old willows upon the bank,
but the Enterprise of Reporter wish
ing to catch the latest and best News
and Herald DER the Globe, our good
and prosperous TIMES was on hand to
get an item, but was disappointed
Other items had to supply the people,
who 'like paper in our town" such
as the TIMES affords, for over the bank
came dancing some merry school chill
dren singing: The TIMES, the TIMES,
the good old TIMES where fusion has
its sway. You hear tire voice for the
peoples choice upon election day.
The spell was broken, the cloud par
TALLY lifted and q sad item Of news
lost forever. He arose and linking
arms with the reporter, and the brave
old soldier, they wondered off together
determined:
"With pen and shears. in future years,
To bury Billy Bryan"
CHRONIC AL.