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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-13
The Extra Man.
BY Addie E. Perry.

r., was lying at nef WlldIl III thS VIZ"
port, ready, save one particular, Tor
cruise to the Grand Banks. Time was
when the old vessel had been a smart
foreign going or coasting craft, and IN
the estimation of the old "shellDarks'
had 'come down. to the low level OF
a fisherman.
Two members of her crew had left
the vessel just as she was ready for
sea. and though there were many idle
men there seemed to be much reluct-
ance on their part to fill the vacant
places.
Strange stories had been told that
the vessel was over-manned already;
that there was always an extra man
on board, who, though he had no
name on the articles, drew no share
in the stock and ate no food, was yet
a most undesirable addition to the
ships company.
Handicapped by the fact that these
yarns had preceded him, the skipper
of the Restless was endeavoring to
persuade a couple Of stalwart young
fishermen to take the places OF the de-
serters. AS the captain was naturally
unwilling, and the two men were half
ashamed of their real objection to
shipping for the cruise, it was natural
that thew debated other causes than
the true one.
Il don't like your mate" said one OF
the seamen, after the captain had urg-
ed his reasons.
The captain shrugged his shoulders.
There amt a better seaman afOat
than Tom Watson, but he amt COM
panionable fellow, that's a fact. If
you want jolly messmate, instead OF
a good sailor, Joe Hester, go your own
way. I'd like 'em both together, but
| prefer the first if | can't have EN-
both. But we're waiting to cast off.
The Restless is a lucky craft. She has
more than once been high line in the
fleet and she may be so again.
"He used to be boatswain Of the
Restless in the old time" said Hester,
ignoring the shippers reference to the
luck of the ship.
That's a fact" said the skipper i'm
patiently, for he saw to what the re-
mark was leading, and that the much
discussed extra man" was uppermost
in the others thoughts; 'but I'm talk
ing to sensible men, hope, and not
two babies who are afraid of shadows.
Will you come?
The man addressed turned to his
shipmate, who had not hitherto spOk-
en- a word. But that was Ned Hartes
popularity He was always willing
to let others do the talking.
What do you say, Ned?"
We'll get the devil if we hang back
for the same reason that the two boo
bies left the boat" said Ned, grufIiy
land we may as well run the risk of
meeting him at sea, where we are
more at home"
This was a long speech for Ned. But
it showed that he had pondered ovel
the matter It incidentally showed to
Joe Hester that Ned Harte had no de-
sire to go home to his spouse, and
give the 'eXtra man" an excuse for
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narrow passageway, as if he were
weak and unable to support the exer-
ton.
The two friends gazed at the appar-
ition with distended eyes. Here was
the extra man. at last. But their
horror was increased as they saw the
other members of the crew pass
through the struggling form of the
extra man. as if it had been but
shadow.
The mate seemed rooted to the spot
He made no cutlery, but seemed to
fasten his eyes on the figure which
was struggling feebly to reach the
deck The sharp voice Of the captain
recalled Harte and Hester to their
work, but the mate seemed to be par
! alyzed with fear, and did not move.
But the danger to which the crew
had been aroused was very pressing
one.
The wind was increasing to the di-
mansions of hurricane. The Rest
less was at disadvantage because Of
her square rig, and the process of tax
ing in the sail was hard one, and, in
fact some Of them were simply let go
"by the run" The brig struggled
fearfully, and the sea had risen with
almost incredible speed. 1t was wild
piece of work for a short time.
But while the crew, including the
two chums, were hard pressed, the
mate was still fearfully gazing into
the face of the extra man. in the
hatchway.
Amid all the confusion and clamor of
the wild scene on the Restless the
mate it was solemnly averred, was
compelled to stay and see the wretch
ed extra man" feebly struggling
through the companionway. 1t is fur
Their averred, on the testimony of Joe
Hester, that the man sought to ex-
cuse his hardness by saying
I'm a-coming, Mr.. Watson, just as
l.
you when you shorten sail, as I said
l would
Just how Joe Hester heard this or
how he saw so much was never
known. The fearful squat seemed to
be enough to keep every one else busy
on some other matter than watching
Watson.
At last there came a terrific crash,
as if the heavens had opened, and
fierce bolt of lightning struck the
Restless 1t streamed down the mast
and across the yards. 1t lighted up
every rope with an awful glare, and
seemed to linger at the main yard arm
as if it had kindled fire.
And as the thunder crash followed,
terrific shrek arose as of one in the
extremity of human agony, rose even
above the roar Of the tempest The
crew saw a flash Of light and the
form Of a man rushing along the deck,
followed by a cloud of fire.
The crash was the climax Of the
squall When it had passed over, the
Restless had been true to her good
luck. No material harm had been
done, and only two "composants" at
the eXtremities of the main yard re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
CRUSHED By An
EXPRESS TRAIN.
The Earl of STAFFORD Falls on the
Track and is Frightiuly Man
gIed-A Noted. Man.

LONDON May le.-The Earl of STRAIT
ford. who married Mrs Samuel Is. COLI
gate m Grace Church New York city.
last December was instantly killed This
evening at pouers Bar ry t1e Cambridge
Express.
THE Earl was seen standing upon the
platform awaiting train nom Lon
don. When tne expires. approached at
"a high pate of speed Doe suddenly foll for-
ward upon tne rails THE body docapi-
tated and mane.ed. was taken to the
nearest hotel where 30 awaits the cor
oucrs inquest
Lord suranord left London this morning
for hi. county selt iIe was then ap-
parentiy Ga good health
The Countess of Stranord left this
evening for Pouers Bar having given
instructions that her daughter should not
De- Informed OF the cause of4her absence.
While ON duty at Windsor Castle last
February as ah Equerry 10 the queen
the Earl was seized with nt and his
condition has ever since been source Of
anxiety. lo was In his siNty-eishth
year
O0 December Cth last he was quietly
married 10 Mrs Samuel j. Colgate. wido"
of ihe noted manufacturer and philan-
thropist in the Chantry Of Grace Chufch'
New York ciiy by Rev Dr. ". ~ Hunt
iugton.
The family estates are very valuable
including about 1900 acres OF iand ~
different parts Of England as well as a
large section OF the Miliwa!l district 9f
London.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
ks@ Acts as Common Carrier With
Discriminating Rates,
ITS EARNINGS ARE IMMENSE
Receipts Sf2O.OOOOOO Year from
Ohio Product Alone - Greater in
Nalue Than All the Farm FRO
ducts in the Stntc-Hc Sug
gcsts "a Remedy for
n- the Evil.

WASHINGTON. May 1f.-Attorncy-
General Frank s. Monett of ohio. was
tefors fho Industrial Committee to-day
as "a witness m tho trust Investigation.
His testimony related almost exclusively
to the standard OH Trust against which
he BIAS been pro,eding in IBIS Official
capacity u ohio. After detailing ihe
r.rticuIars of the suits against tne
standard Company brought ON behalf
OF the state of Ohio. Mr. Moneit sid
that companies comprising tho trust were
80 distributed as 90 control AN the opera
tons pertaiuin4 to Tho production. trans
portauon. refining and delivery of ihe
products of thc on wols. in ohio nclud-
ing even its own telegraph system.
A COMMON CARRIER
referring to this telegraph line. MI.
Monet said DO had been developed u,',
u WA. exchanging business with th'
Western Union Company. acting a-
common carrier and making "a cheap'I
rats 10 the constituent members ot ihe
trust than TO other cusoimcrs. rune u'"7
which were outside the corporate auihoi
it's of thc trust lie also complained "i
tho discrimination u railroad rates DID
favor OF tine Standard company TANK
lines. SAYING that 10 was equal to io per
cont against thc ordinary citizens
Sn,akinr of the earnings of the 'hl
THRUST Nr Monet estimated That tnc
GROSS receipts were Sl20wW 900 year ON
thFOh'o product alone. and that AN was
profit over four cents ealion OBJ reNh'"
OIL Ile placed the value ot the earnings
cr lhe company per year as greater IMAM
the value Of ai the farm products of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
AN IMMENSE MORTGAGE.
Uuitei states Milling Company Issues
$1,000. 900 in Bonds.

pULUTW MINI May i6-This after
noon the United States Milling Company
filed with The Register Of Deeds big
deed of TRUST to the Central Trust Com
pauy of New York.
Tho document sets forth that for the
purpose of raising cash capital 10 con-
duct t- operations the board or directors
has authorized the issuing of bonds 20 the
amount of sI00op payable I'm forty
wears n gold coin. interest at per cent
The milling company reserves the right
IN redeem ans of the bonds after ten
years Tho mortgage covers the follow
,n.- nroperry. Fmpirr Mills. Syracuse. y
r.. Rcd Mu Ly-ander \. Y; Urban
Mil. Buffalo. Faist-krlus MIL Milwau'
ksc. Daisy Mu. Milwaukee Grand Re
public Moukato. and Freeman Mll.s
West superior. Disy. Listman and Anchor
1fw. superlor. Tho mortgage also in-
cludes bonds and stocks of the Heckef-
Jewel Company The revenue stamps on
tho docum.nt amounted TO $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
Are Disappointed Because They Can't
GObbIe All the Money
CAUSE MOST OF THE TROUBLE.
General Wood Says Santiago Province
is Quiet and in "A Generally Pros
porous sCOndition-BrOOl1c Says
lie Thinks Gomez is Sin-
ccrc in Ills Desire for
Harmony.

WASHINGTON. May 1G--Gen. Brooke
has not reported to the War Department
any serious situation i'm Cuba, and Il is
not believed at the department that amy
alarm need Doe felt regarding the cond.-
tiou of affairs there.
No advice is given General Brooke AS
90 has been the policy Of the President
to ciothe the officers iu command IN the
islands with plenary powers TO deal with
situations as they arise and hold such Of
hcers responsible
THE "GENERALS.'
Communications that General Brooke
has made 10 The War Department re-
gardiug the situation are not given o.
the public. but the officials understand
that the source OF the present trouble Is
that the Generals of the cuban army
are disappointed because they are not
likely 10 realize as much out OF the mon
ey appropriated for the army as they
think they should
QUIET ~ SANTIAGO.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, May l6.-Maior
General Leonard Wood. Military Cover
nor Of the Santiago Department. arrived
here yesterday after his first trip into
the interior OF the Province. He went
to MauazluiilO by steamer but returned
by the overland route. accompanied hy
Lieutenant Matthew Hanna. his aide.
The country traverscd he found in O.
general prosperous condition. The plant
ors are planting cane and expect fun
crop next year. stories regarding ban-
dts seem for the most part Go have been
promoted by professional politicians who
have am interest in maintaining disturb
ing conditions.
Everywhere General Wood found thc
peouIc anxious for greater security and
the annexation 'ideal is undoubtedly
growing in spite of all efforts on the part
Of the agitat0rs To- the contrary. Along
tho whole route Doe was received with enc
thusiasm and at several points with very
elaborate arrangements 90 welcome him.
Decoration Day services will Doe held on
Nay 3lth throughout The province. par
ticulary al Guantanamo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
The \. P.'s Itinerary.

CHICAGO. May 1.-THE Eastern mem
hers of the Associated Press arrived in
Chicago from New York tonight in a
special train over the Baltimore and
ohio road. The trip was made consider
ablv under schedue time. They 'yill at
tend tho regular annual meeting of the
Associated Press 10 be held tomorrow
ia Recital Hall at the Auditorium. and
IN the evening will be present al the an
nual banquet to be given in the Audito-
rum banquet ball The members will
return East over the Baltimore and
Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
MAJOR NARCHAND
SENDS A REPORT
The Fashoda Mission is All Right
The Ministers viii Reward His
Officers as Requested

PARIS. May i6-At d cabinet coun-
cu held to-day. the Mnistersof the COT
onies. II. Guitane. communicated 20
those present the contents of a telegram
received by the Governor of Jioouti
from Maior Marchlnd. saying the m $
Sion was ia p--fcct health aud would
arrive al Jihoutl ON May !oth. The q .
patch added
"At the moment Of our arrival al thf
end of our journey across Africa anu
tho termination of three years spent Ia
tie accomplishment of the TASK en-
trusted to us. the Chief OF the mission
and his officers beg YOU 90 renew 10 the
government and their military chiets,
the assurance 0f ther respectful deHo-
ton aud of the spirit cf discipline>and
obedience which three years spent Ia the
bush have been unable 10 alter
The Ministers decided to grant the re-
wards io officers asked for by Major
Marchand aud they also drew up pro-
gramme of the fetes 10 be given IN
France In honor of the African travellers.
Major Marchand will be officially received
az T0ul0n by he Naval Project and dele
gates from the Ministry Of Marine ana
the Ministry OF the Colonies on his ar
rival In this city he will be met az the
railroad station by representatives Of the
Ministry Of War. the Ministry of Nh
rine. the Ministry OF the Colonies; the
President of the Republic. and a com
mitice Of the Military club. The Minister
Of Marine will place HIS carriage al the
DISPOSAL of Major Marohand. to convey
him to the Ministry ~ Marine. wher" "a
grand luncheon will be served. The same
evening a reception viii be given ln tne
travellers honor at the Military 'lnn
The Minister 81 Tho Colonies VIII also
hold soirec ir his honor. on the 10 iow-
ing day commcmorative medal irsfrilc
'Marchand Nl'ssior-fraM the 'l'""tf q
the ped p. " rin - r.s ID ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
DR., SLEOD'S FUNERAL.
General Ontpouring OF Danv'iie's III
iZcns tc Honor His Memory.

DANNILLE. VA. May l6.-Special-
The remains OF Roy. Robert y. Sledd'
who died i'm Atlanta yesterday morning.
reached here at I o'clock to-day. accom-
panied by his three SONS and daughter.
A committee from the official board OF
the Man-strcet Methodist Episcopal
church. OF which DR. Sledd was the pas
tor. met the funeral party at Greens
b0ro. and large number of people Of all
denominations including an the city pas
tors met them at the depot here. The
body was conveyed to the parsonage adj
joining tho church. where IL remained
untn O'Clock when the funeral process
sion moved 20 the church.
The official board OF the church were
the active pall-bcarers. while the pastors
os the various DauvIlle churches were the
honorary pali-bearers.
Bishop John O. Cranberry under whose
ministry nearly nifty years ago Or slcdd
was converted. conducted the funeral ser
vices. assisted by Rev Dr. Paul White
head. the secretary of the Virginia Con-
ference The largo cd.ice was crowded 10
its utmost capacity and very large NUM-
her failed to gain admittance but stood on
the sidewalk near the entrance 90 the
church Tho solemn funeral service was
plain and simple. IN Difference to the
wishes ~ the deceased
Among the prominent Methodist minis
ters attending the funeral were Bishop
CRANBERRY. Rev Or Paul Wh'thoad Rev.
J. n. TWltty Rev. DR. W. Y. Tudor and
Dr j J Ianertv. o' Richmond Rev II.
q. Choatham. Of N1rtirsv.lle; Rev James
Cannon. OF blackstone. Rev y. NJ. Ed
wards Rev w T. Wright presiding el-
dor and all the resident ministers or
Danyillf
At midnight the body was taken to the
southern depot and under escort of a
committee from Main-Sfroet Methodist
EuiscnD4l church was conveyed to Pow
r9tlr county for mterment tomorrow at
tho OH home place. where Dr S'edd was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
MUCH DAMAGE BY STORMS,
Pennsylvania aud ohio Have Des'ruc-
tivr CYCLONES Houses Destroyed.

tive welcomes itfit-'~ '''"~' ''f H.
MOUNT PLEASANT PA. May TO-
vba storm Nhlch caught This section at D.
o'clock th.. evening WAS the most soc
,.or. and disastrous u many years. Ram
fell in torrents an0 hail was $50 severe
thst u is feared that crops are D'dy
damaged
Ton houses of the Illinois Steel 'om-
many al Moorcwood. just under way oil
completion. were blown 90 pieces
The large p'ate-elass windows n ih'
.ompanv's store at that place were
1.r.kcn hv tho wind and hail
AKRON. ONO. MAY lG-A cyclone
struck th.- city at g o'clock ihis cren-
ing and did much damage. The storm
truck tho fonts of Mains circus and
thev collapsed upon the crowd. Policemen
had hard work to prevent panic. hut tho
.ncctators were finally released without
injury.
Ir East Akron thc Higgs Boiler Come
nanv shops were badly damaged and q
norton OF stor, wall fcll upon The office
roof. crushing through it and COM
p'etelv wreckng the interior
Tho shops of the Akron Sewer Pipe
Company ais, suffered heavily.
CANAL FULTON. OHIO MAY l6.-
During the storm to-day thc wall Of "a
.chool-houso Was blown in and tho pupils
were injured. some of them quite seri-
ousiy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
M'KlNlEY A JeHU.
He Holds the Ribbons ia Five Mile
Drive al Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS. VA. May D~Presi-
dent ana Mrs Mckinley drove 10 Warm
Springs this morning about five miles
from the hotel. The President himself
drove Ar. Sfcrry Offering his private
team and trap.
Comptroller and Mrs. Dawes. Mr ana
Mr. Rixoy. Mr c0rteiyo8 ana ir
Barnes followed in carriage.
The party returned just before luncheon.
They remained only short time ai the
hotel at the Warm Springs. During nc
afternoon Mr.. Mckinley took walk With
Rixcv No Official dispatches were re-.
ceived or sent II was quiet day for the
President
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
VAN WICK TESTlFlES.
Tells the Mazct Committee OF WORKING
OF the New Charter.

NEW YORK. MAY lG.-Ma.or Robert A.
Van Vyck was ou the witness stand to-
day before the Mazei investigating Com
mlttee. Mayor Van Wyck gave it as his
opinion Chat the conduct uf affairs under
the new charter has been remarkably sat-
i~faciory. bat refused 90 express any
opinion regarding changes Zoo ihe city
officers that might tend 90 improve the
administration Of the city's affairs
There was not much or note about the
Mayors testimony and orHy Oh one oc-
casiou dld hc find reason 60 make am
outbreak This was when ho was ques
TONED by Counsel Moss OF the committee
regarding the rumored connection of "a
nan nemed Van Wyck' with "a number
of pool rooms. The MAYOR became very
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
STEEL CAR PLANT.
Chicago VIII Have one With Il Capt
taIof $40. 100000.

CHICAGO May le.-The Times-rIcrald
tomorrow Will say.
An immense plant for Tho construction
of the .tec freight cars viii bee added to
Ciicaro's INDUSTRIES The establishment
wm have "a larger capacity than any
other steel car building plant on the con-
fneut. 4 corporation win a capital OF
siDoDWo viii Doe organized within the
rres0nt month and Will start out with
contracts already placed for the construc-
tion of 700 cars. All Of the plants now
engaged n the building of steel cars in
the United states are located at Piusburg
and their extreme capacity Is contracted
eighteen months ahead.
The Chicago concern expects TO be able
fo put its first cars on The market about
LuIy I.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17

PARIS. MAY lG. Tho Figaro. continuing
to-da, its summary and ANALYSIS OF 'n'
.,ff,n iu the Dreyfus revision Inquiry,
saws. 10 is boz H. position 90 give thc exact
composition of the secret 9"7Slrr i,7
package. it asserts, contained seven ll a.
m.nfs each of which lt proceeds u"
an,lyzo Regarding the forged letter To-
Emperor William. the paper .hi,- '..,,'
these existed in the dossier. "il were F''
.e0ueuUy destroyed. ,.. .t..,.
NJ HouatauX was aware "i mt.a' ,,'
contained. but General Merci't f'luat" I'D
snnnrcss lnem.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
BENNETT DISCHARGED.
Petcrsburs's Mayor ENoncratcs Him
orthc Charge OF Shooting at Green.

Y
PETERSBURG. VA, May -special-
4. g. Bennett, youns man in the money
loan business here. was before the Mayor
this morning to answer the charge Of
shooting at sidney Green. Jr.. on Syca
more street last Saturday evening
week ago with O. pistol
Ia app,ars from thc evidence lha'
Green. George Bernard Jr. John nll-
move and Meade stocklell, an youihs
had gone to Benefits place of business
and euyed him about The loan or money
and also placed sien al Bennett "o''
with faces ou ~.
Bcnrctt applied an opprobious ep,lnVl
to the one who had placed the elsn "' n''
door and this brought about me ii"upI'
and ire shooting Bennett les'ih'' ma,
he aid not shoot tnuI h' was ass"ul.'u
by the crowd .pld D. 'H"' hi' i''N
len danger. Al, w.,
2onnctt was represented py Mr. VIM
y ATrkcnney. who said in his speech he
Gov. an, Mayor that his client did not
aer for mercy but for am honorable dis-
cb"ree Thc Mayor gave Bennett his dis
me funcrai Of the late Morris L. Myers.
,.ho died AT So. Luke's Home in Richmond
last Saturday night took place from MS
late residence on BplinsoIooh sFet' tils
morning at ten o'clock ana w&s largely
attended
The Petersburg Lodse Of Eiks and
Rlandford Lodge Of Masons, of which
the deceased was a member. attended the
funeral in a body The procession was
one Of the largest ever seen IN Peters
burg.
Chas. Baker, colored. employed NJ Du-
wallis Mil IN Prince George county. was
terribly scalded from his knees 20 his
head Yesterday afternoon by the blowing
out Of the blow cock. Ills cond ton r.
very critical
Elder Thomas H. Bolsseau, who has
been confined 10 his home IN Dinwiddi,
county from erysipeias has returned 10
Petersburg. where he is employed In one
Of the clothing stores.
Chas. Salter OF Baltimore. aged, abom
sixteen years. who ran away from hlt
home and who Was arrested here last
Sunday. left for home this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
cencrafffcnry Arrives.

NEW YORK. May B.-The United
states transport Mcpherson, which leit
san Juan May 9th. Ponce 10th and SAN
tlago 18th. arrived and anchored at quar-
antlne this evening. having on board Gen
eral Guy V. Henry. the former Military
Governor 0f Porto Rico. stan ana tamily;
Lieutenant-C Commander ward. OF the
I-nlted states steamer Panther. and fam
uv. Colonel @. G. Hood. United States
army. hneen cabin passengers and six
* discharged soldiers belonging 10 va
rious regiments. All are well on board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17
THE BRADLEY-MAR AGAIN.
Bid Farewell 10 New York Society in a
$4,000 Dinner.

NEW YORK. May l6-Mr and Mrs.
Bradley 3hrnu took their dual farewell
of New York society Tonight at The Wal
dorf-A-,0ril They took il n the form
OF a -umpu0us dinner. 90 is said the
dinner cost $4,000. 10 went off in "a blaze
of glory .riands. wines. flowers. music.
service au were perfect-but it was not
20 promi is.u1ls function like the famous
fancy dress BAN of several seasons ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-17

angry M this and declared that Mr. Moss
had asked the question for the purpose
of olnslnuation." lie demanded that II
any evidence was on hand to prove any
connection 30 should be producsd before
The committee He denied most emphat-
icany that he had any connection with
any pool rooms whatsoever and any Illegal