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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
FARM SEED FOR MANY.
MIR, Folkes Distributes the Packages
Sent 20 Him by Congressman.

MIR. FOlkes Distributes the Packages
Sent 70 Him by Congressman.
Hon. T.. C.. Foikes has lately been re-
ceiwug packages OF all kinds OF agricui-
tural seeds from Congressman. lie has
a big srpply ON hand. The seeds come
SO efteu and from so many sources MT.
Folkes decided 90 adopt some method OK
disposing 0f them. I'm the following let
ter To Congressman he tells OF MS
scheme.
IL am in receipt Of your packages OF
agricultural seed products. and under tho
circumstance will 90 the best i cam 4
note that the directions are On each pack
aee OF seed ana that 4 am instructed 10
report 10 the government later as TO the
progress. j am not "a farmer but was q
member Of the last Legislature, and
doubtless this is the reason you have
sent me the seeds. You are justified IN
this. by public opinion everywhere IN
Virginia which maintains that We were
AN farmers
Il regret 90 say, however. that the land
in rear OF my house is not fertile.
tried last season TO raise crop OF sun
mowers but failed. Besides the ground
s. covered with a thick growth OF cobbie
stones and ashes In View Of this condi-
ton Of land IN my community / am
forced 70 parcel out the various seeds
20 friends whose agricultural abilities are
more or lesf known 20 the people, ana
who can be trusted to report progress.
THE beans i shall divide between CITY
Sergeant Epps, OF Richmond, and Ciiy
Sergeant LAWYER, Of Norfolk boih OF
these gentlemen are greatly interested ~
bean culture. IN fact. II IL u part OF their
business. ! expect TO forward good
report from them.
"The 'Egyptiaa beet seeds will be for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
BOYS SOON TO BE HOME.
Gen. AIger Says the Fourth Will BE
Mustered out within Month.

The Governor received a letter from
Secretary Algcr yesterday IN which he
states that il is the purpose Of the War
Department TO muster out all the volun-
teer regiments now in Cuba before the
last of April.
lie did not state when the Fourth Viz
ginia will he mustered out and tie
Governor will write 10 him and urge thdt
this be done at once.
The Norfolk people are anxious TO have
the Fourth mustered out In that city.
Colonel Harry Hodges called to see
the Governor about this matter. lie
states that most of the soldiers are from
4 number Of Richmond people are
working to have the Regiment brought
Colonel 10 Lane Stern was sent for by
the Governor and they talked over the
plans for recognizing the state militia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

and as IT was seen by the artists them
selves.
canvas nv Miss Jones were copies from
the original. and "A number Of them were
given her by the artists themselves
The lecture was most instructive to
the student. and possessed more IMAM
nassino interest 20 the layman. and the
lectures that are 10 follow wifi be well
attended by an who are in any way III
terested I'm art and culture Tho next
lecture will he given on Friday night.
the subject being 'Dautc Gabriel R0s-
setti. or art and Poetry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
LANCASTER WEDDINGS.
Two Couples Enter wedIock's Bonds.
Real Estate sale in Frederick burg,

FREpERICKsBURG, VA. March Is.
s;racizI--A large frame dwelling and lot
- lover Main street was sold here Co.
dsy 10 Mr. Nelson {. Decker for 5000
~ BsIhsl Ms,hedi't eanFcn IN Tan
ara Nr al +. Haynie were married. In
The same county at Edg.ey to-day Mr.
Zsb. Headloy and Miss Harriet Davis
were married.. Rev. j. o. Babcock off,
ciatsd a. bsth marriages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
ST. Patrick's beneficial Society

The members of ST. Patricks Beneficial
and Social Society will have "a SMOKER
on Friday night IN their hall, corner
Twonty-siXth and Grace streets
All the members are cordially invited
10 be present Toasts appropriate TO the
occasion Will be responded 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

There will be am important meeting Of
Friendship Rcbekah Lodge No. II. In
dependent order Of Odd Fellows al Mar
shall Hall this evening. There is some
degree work 90 Dee done and other inter-
esting matters VIII be before the lodge.
All the members are earnestly requested
10 be present. Several invitations have
been issued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

The regular intermediate concert of
the Woman College will take place to-
morrow evening IN the College chapel.
Admittance VIII be by card. All are urged
at S:l5 and none will be admitted after
TINT hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

~. Patrick's beneficial society.
The members OF 81, ra,ricks bsnSneSl ~
nm Friday might at their hall, corner
Twenty-sixth and Grace streets. All me
members are cordially invited 10 be pres
emit. Toasts appropriate to the occasion
vii be responded to.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
GATHERING FUNDS.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute to Have
a Handsome COLLEGE Y. VI. &. \. Hall

lfGln i'DlNlttbnit iiiN'tAh w a'fN'O
a Handsome College Y. VI. &. \. Han
The movement for the erection Of thu
Young Mems Christian Association build
ing az the Polytechnic Institute Is being
carried forward with great diligence. Mr.
Lawrence Priddy. chairman of the Bulot
ing Committee. has been spending some
time I'm New York city, and IS meeting
with success.
10 is estimated that there are not less
than fifteen thousand men in New York
city this winter soliciting funds for IN
stitutions outside Of tho city. still lm
spite of this great number, Alr. Pr.ddy
seems 10 be getting his share Of the
floating" money for he has added moro
than thirty-hve hundred dollars $500
~ their building fund since he went
North
The following named Richmond gentle
men. I'm addition 10 those whose names
have been published. subscribed 20 that
fund I'm tho fall. but through some mis-
10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

Don't Swallow Naussating Ca-su'es.
hut take Groves Tasteless Quinine Pow
ders. Absolutely tasteless. lndorsed "
chemists. 2oc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
DR.. JNO. H. HARTMAN

announces to his patients and irlehos
that he has removed his Dental once 70
No. 6li EAST BROAD STREET. mhlo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16

IOtdl......ssss 49,. s+ssss.. ''''.'t'' 80 ~
This IS the regular semi-annual de-
partmental examination, ana Mt. SiDert,
ne INSPECTOR, is on a tour OF the South
which will last several months.
He will hold an examination In Raleigh
Friday, and from there Will 20 10 Flor
ida.
IN to-day's examination and he is apply
ing for position In the railway mail
service.
There was only one lady applicant.
The examination occupied seven or
eight hours and closed late in the after
noon. The papers will be gone over here
IN get the averages and then sent to
Washington.
The applicants will be notified from the
civil Service Bureau In Washington
whether or not they stood sufficiently well
or not to get on tho eligible list for
which they are trying.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
DYSPEPSIA

NV VIE suffered for many years from Ner-
vous Dvspepsia. Sick Headache. Sieeplessness
ami Nervous Debility" writes John Eeloes,
Philadelphia 1--WE tried many physicians and
numerous remedies. but WIN no results, until
heard Of Iohuson's Dyspepsia Cure. We bought
sir boxes, ard the results far surpassed our er-
p-ctations She now eats and sleeps well Ia
gaining in nesh. and her color. which had got to
be yellow and sticky IL now as fresh as when
we were first married, and tell her that John
SON. Dyspepsia Cure has made her ten years
younger"
LARGE 8Oxfo CENTS. t7s rAeLErs)
s,sI ~ , Sas 90 lssosATosss ~. en.
VIM. p, POYTHRESS g. CO.,
w. n. SCOTT,
r. {. SHINE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION
Civil Service Inspector Sibert Has n
Good Glass in His school.

The United States District Courtroom
was occupied yesterday for civil service
examination.
IL presented much the appearance OF
schOOl-rOOm, with Mr.. T.. O.. Slbert, civil
service inspector, from Washington. as
teacher. and Mr.. John G.. Fitzgerald, OF
the local examining board. as assistant.
The applicants are standing \xamind-
ton for various positions. as follows:
Railway mail service. II
EOmBositor....... -.-.~.~s..+++. t-+.+++---
Skilled aDOrer...............'.
Messenger. sss...sssss ssssssss.ss
Clerk (male) .............. ....''.'''.'....''
Clerk Qemaie)........ ...........'........'
Clerk. stenOgrapher and typewriter.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
FESTIVITIES IN "LITTLE ITALY"
ITALIANS CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF OUR
LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

The femininity Of Little Italy at home"
Monday 70 It's friends. that is. II seat on the
curbstone is proper place to receive ones visitors
Silks were there which for hue and texture could
never be seen elsewhere outside Of Italy shawls
and scarfs OF the finest make and most brilliant
combinations Of color. Jewelry Of the long ear
ringed variety In lavish profusion, and last but not
least as a graceful tribute to the land OF their
adoption almost every black-eyed daughter Of sun
ny Italy wore hat
The occasion was the annual celebration OF the
Church OF Our Lady OF MourN Carmel. a One
Observation-Disclosures. and Pleasant-ave., which
fell due July 16. This is the great italian
holiday and the church visited by thousands
OF Italians from cities far West Chicago and as
far South Baltimore II is the day in the yeaT
in which the festive Italian be thoroughly re-
ligous and have lots Of fun thrown In.
The festivities this year began Sunday and
continued until midnight last night They consisted
OF a monster religious parade. in the church.
fireworks, etc. Candles buttons. got up for the
occasion. and pictures of the Holy Virgin were
everywhere. The streets were lined with stands
draped in bunting where all sorts Of Italian confec
tlonery sold
The balloon man and the SNOWFALL were
much IN evidence Hundreds OF women and girls
in the procession, many Of them doing PEN
nance by walking in bare feet through the streets
Everybody carried candle. which was presented
at the altar as gift to the church II Is estimated
that fifty thousand people went In and out OF
the church during the three days
Three ragged little street boys whom nobody
seemed 10 own were going along with the crowd
and passed a stand which had pinned directly IN
front Of II picture OF the Madonna and child:
Solemnly. reverenty. the first halted and stood
FOR the space Of a moment with clasped hands and
bowed head then gave place 10 the second who
did the same, the third following in the same atti-
tude OF respectful worship. II was object lesson
in the midst OF all the noise and confusion OF the
simple faith OF child. such as one seldom sees
nowadays.
Tables were set out in the street and were sur
rounded BY hungry groups, who seemed 10 enjoy
their meal Notwithstanding the gibes they received
from the passerby. The curb every street on
each side FOR the radius OF half a mile was lined
with people eating and drinking.
The scene at night brilliant The streets
were festooned with gayly colored lamps and fairly
ablaze with light Fireworks Of the giant ear
splitting variety ended the festivities OF the day.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18

Association. which has just been completed under
the direction OF the nanege the interesting fact
develops that the Empire State has been repre-
sented on the roll OF honor 10 extent unequaled
by any other State except Pennsylvania. The
treasurer reports that IN the first six months Of the
associations work 1t succeeded in raising for the
purchase fund by the sale OF 10 certificates a
amounting to $4,000.
The certificates hang walls IN the houses Of
loyal Americans In ali the States and Territories;
in the newly acquired possessions Porto Rico,
Hawaii and the Philippines; they also to be
found throughout the island OF Cuba. where they
form object lessons which teach the Cubans 10
what an extent the Amercens-ther deliverers and
benefactors-love flag and country.
The directors announce TO the people that BY the
indications OF the first six months work, the pres
eryation Of the Flag House Is assured result OF
the near future and that the further project for
the erection Of a suitable memorial 10 Betsy Ross
the mother OF the flag and the establishment OF
the fund for the restoration and preservation Of
the Flag House. Will also be aocOmpllshed.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
Ay IMAGINARY TRIP ENJOYED

Another Of the delightful imaginary excursions
which the members OF the Young Womens Chris
tisn Association are wont 10 indulge in. occurred
last evening In the Association Chapel. No East
Fifteenth-st
With the aid OF stereopticon views and under
the guidance of Miss Doheny. the association chap
lain, a merry party Of between SIX hundred and
seven hundred women and girls boarded the cars
at the Grand Central Station for the Far West
by way OF Buffalo and Chicago. The travellers
were soon crossing the Mississippi by steamer and
traversing the broad plains across which roamed
thousands OF horses and cattle. The party made
a brief stop 70 view the battlefield and monument
where brave Custer fell, and then they went rap
Idly on. stopping for a moment at Yellowstone
Park Pixies Peak and Yosemite Falls until with
out accident San Francisco was reached, and sun
set viewed the Golden Gate.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
INTO THEIR SUMNER sECLUSIOY.

This is the time when the careful housekeeper Is
thinking of relegatng her furs 10 summer Sc
clus,or, and a symposium on the best method OF
caring for them comes in order.
A professional storer Of furs declares the keeping
y. them through warm weather easy enough II one
onIv knows bow-and that II women would use
few simple preventives they could keep them at
home as well as the furriers In their storeroonis
The great secret Of keeping furs is In cleaning them
,borouehIy before they put away. II motn
~ moth egg goes with them into the closet or cnes
on Elegant garment may be quickly spoAed me
areatsst care should be taken. therefore 10 beat
Ed comb fIIrs clean before storing them away. For
This purpose a slender strong stick or regular
Eur comb NAV be used II room Is apundant. q
snecfaI dark closet may be given up TO the keeping
~ furs In this case, paper II al over top ana
bottom with paper. covering this with 2 second
cOet ~ newspaper, 10 prevent sticking here the
Goorments NAV hang without crushing or wrinkling
and from here they can be readily taken OUT once
g uonth and examined Failing a closet, however
and few there are who can attain 10 that luxury-a
oissn tight barrel or chest, the Interior Of which
has been carefully pasted over with TAR paper ana
neusnaper will answer very well. III reduced 10
the extremity Of pasteboard box any OF the
nruerous moth preventives may be used, care
Ling taken to sew the articles in bags or wrap
.tsno IN tissue 20 prevent contact with the
s,r and consequent discolorntIon
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
ARGruEyT IN GERRY SOCIETY CASE.

Argument was yesterday heard before Justice
r2,schoe in the Supreme Court, on the application
OF the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 10
Children 70 stay the State Board OF Charities rom
,rvastivating its affairs and examining its books
until II has had an opportunity TO appeal TO tho
Court OF Appeals from an order OF the Appellate
Division OF the Supreme Court which hoids that
the State Board OF Charities has the right to mako
a full investigation Of the society. John D. Lno-
say FOR the Gerry society. said that ootn suss no.
onnaalsd from the decision: that the question at
issue was simply one OF fact and not OF law, ana
was one merely whether or not the socie,y We we d
large number Of other charitable societies througa-
ont the state The society was now undef lnVesu,,
eaton hv the court through Referee Stickney, ana
tbere should not be two investigations at the same
Denuty State Attorney Clarence w. Francis on
behsIf OF the State Board Of Charities sa,o tl9
Court had placed the society In certain osnn.o
class as charitable institution ana ne SUNNY.
ted that the question now was not one oI IaW ~ .S
OF fact Justice Bischon TOOK lhe p@p'iS IA ~
case md reserved decision.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18

work now. no matter what they call don't
you worry. SO Sunday mornin' he got up and he
had 10 walk about two miles to report for work,
Ior there wasn't any cars runnn' then. 1t was
pourln' rain. too"
We'll. my mans out and I'm mighty sorry for
II sighed pale. thin woman OF middle age. II
uidnt want him to. We've only got few dollars
saved, and goodness knows what Wen do when
tneyre gone, with work hard 70 get They've
discharged every man who didn't go in this morn
in. and they won't take 'em back. II amt no
good 10 try TO fgnt millionaires. specially when
there's such lots OF men waitn' for a chance.
work 1t amt any too much, when you come 10
think OF them ben' out in all weathers and all
hours. And they have 10 pay for their uniforms
and rubber coats. and pay spot cash. too And
they've got 10 20 Just where the company sends
them TO buy everything They can't try to get
them cheaper pay for them instalments or
anything. The company has Il all Its own way.
But you can't fight miliionaires," she reiterated.
mournfuly.
BY this time another had Joined the
group. and she exclaimed. spitefully: We'll. my
mans out and I'll help him fight I'd Ike to take
my fists TO some o. them rich men that's rollin'
In money and grudge a poor Twin wage.
They'll give thousands in charity TO get into the
papers, and make fine wills for colleges when they
die and they've got 10 leave their dollars. but you
can't coax the best OF them into gtvin' pay 70
men who don't want charity but only what they
earnr' And then "the man Of the first speaker
appeared. and the little group dissolved.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
AMERICAN FLAG HOUSE.

1T WILL BE PRESERVED THROUGH THE LIB
ERALITY OF LOYAL AMERICANS
A letter Of appreciation has been received from
the secretary OF the Betsy Ross Memorial Asso-
citation which reads as follows
Editor New-York Tribune.
Sir: Through the medium OF your paper the
American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial
Association, which is engaged in the patriotic work
OF raising funds for the preservation Of the Flag
House. No 2Ss Arch-st, Philadelphia, In which
the first American flag was made desires 70 ex-
press It's appreciation for the gratifying results that
are shown by the contributions that have been
made by the citizens Of your city.
Love of country and flag Is not sectional. and
these facts manifested by the universal re-
sponse that the people have made 10 the appeal
TO save the birthplace Of Nations flag.
In this respect the citizens OF New-York City are
deserving OF particular mention
The people appreciate the opportunity which the
association has offered them for showing their
patriotism.
Thanking YOU in advance for the courtesy OF
extending thanks TO your readers. and for
courtesies In the past, behalf OF the associa-
ton, ] remain, very truly yours.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. Secretary.
July Il. 1893.
From a comparison OF the contributions to the
American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
DR.. c. C. HALL AT NORTHFIELD.
HE SPEAKS AT THE ROUND TOP SERVICE
OF THE SUMMER CONFERENCE FOR
YOUNG WOMEN

East Mortified. Mass July II (SpeciaD.-The day
at the Summer Conference for Young Women
opened bright and glorious after yesterdays rain
The first services to-day were held at Sis a. m
Brownell Gage. member Of the Yale Missionary
band spoke In the Auditorium upon The Respon-
sibility for Personal Work" At the same hour
Miss Conde spoke In Stone Hall upon The Annual
Policy OF the Young Womens Christian Associa-
ton" Robert f. speer continued his course or
lectures upon the Book OF John" This afternoon
there a number Of meetings OF the state
delegation The platform meeting at O'Clock vas
addressed by D. L. Moody Mary OF Bethany"
The twilight Round Top service addressed by
the Rev DR. Charles Cuthbert Hall. president or
the Union Theological Seminary. Dr. Han look
as his subject, -Four Thoughts About Prayer.
SELECTING as the basis OF his address Acts H. 70 ID
being an account OF Peter and John going Up 10
the Temple at the hour OF prayer and healing the
cripple who was laid at the gate Of the Temple
which was called Beautiful In opening the SUD
iect DR. Hall referred TO the fact that the GIFTS
tian Apostles were worshipping IN jewish tempie-
He pointed out Chrst's tender feelings tor me
Jewish race shown In his constant ministraIions
in temples and synagosues. The same tenoef
interest was manifested by His disciples. who were
continually speaking in Jewish synagogues ana
worshipping in Jewish temples. DR.. Hall advocated
a more Christke spirit toward the Jews, especial
" in view Of the priceless inheritance which Cnrs-
tianty has received from JUDAISM SYta.n in the Holy
proceeding from the introduction ne gave tho
four thoughts prayer founded upon tns elos'
found In the Acts OF the Apostles, as follows:
Frst-Prayer is essential In Christian lsaaershp2 mp
Peter and John were Christian leaders. Christ nao
deyolyed upon them and their associates the sos.
sacred burdens OF responsibility for conauctins f,s
Church through the initial stages or It's dsVelOp-
ment For this they would have been totaly un-
equal If It had not been for the prayer NE wnico
Christ taught them to live. This Is the great es.
son for ali Christian leaders 10 learn. We cannot
lead except into peril and confusion uniess We
ourselves are continually led by the Spirit OF COO
Second-Feowship in the prayer life Peter ana
John went up together TO pray. one OF ne ,
swaetest and most necessary experiences ~ ",
sniritual life is fellowship in prayer NO one snoud
underrae secret prayer. but we need lust as nlucn
the contact Of soul with soui az 'hs '"'o"e u
eThird-The hour OF prayer part OF the dail,y
scbnd,le in every life II is the hour OF growth,
The hour OF happiness. the hour for the renewing
~ ,atigued and exhausted energies 49,
Fourth-The hour Of opportunity lies near 10 'Ao
hour OF prayer.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
,orpp c4ITF0RyIA GOLD SEEKERS.

San Diego. Cal, July IA dispann 70
80, .or, tnsenada Lower California, says that
.ha vex,can man o, war Democrata- Captain UrgeI
has arrived from San Rogue with ninety-eisnt
Americans and twenty-five MexicanA who were
found on the beach there. Most OF the miners haa
sold all their grub and tents and made their way
TO the landing msled by the false runlors that 'no
steamer ST. Denis was due there Juiy D. Inc oe"on
- .a-as ,y,tb hungry men Not one would ad-
nil however that he was broke. and IN fac.' "a
com pany organized by them raised purse on I'oW
WaxTcar dollars and offered II 10 Captain Urgell 70
take the crowd 10 Ensenada. The captain refused
The money He treated the luckless gold-seekeD
royalIy and brought them there
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
Az OLD NAN,S SUICIDE.

Rochester July 7-Jacob Hegnauer, seventy
four years Of age, committed suicide some time last
evening at the residence OF his daughter. In Ruga-
ran Park by shooting himself with revolver.
The old man found lying in pool OF blood In
the garret this morning. and from the condition OF
the body he had probably been dead several hours
revolver was lying the floor near by. II was
found that the man had attempted 90 hang himself
previously as a piece Of rope was found on his
neck the other end OF which was attached 70 one
OF the beams OF the ceiling. certificate OF death
from suicide while respondent was granted by the
Coroner
New-York tribune., 1899-07-18
IN DAISY DAYS

Oh. fair the earth and sweet her ways
When dawns the month Of daisy days,
And bees hum in the clover;
The orchard with its swee mess fills
The light winds trooping DER the hills,
And birds with song brim over.
'Tis then a blushing orchids face
Peeps out from some neglected place
Where ferns unfurl their aces;
And not a fewer. from dafodn
To those which brave Octobers chill,
Can show so many graces.
Oh. sing a song Oh daisy days,
Ripe stra wberries In meadow ways,
And butterflies in session:
or days when bobolinks will tell.
Above the bindweed's snowy bell
That music's their profession.
Katharine H Terry