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La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
Trained Coiored Nurses.

The Training School for Nurses at the
colored institute at Tuskagec furnished
four nurses for the army at Santiago and
of tn. most interesting features of the
parade before the President down there
float representing the old kind OF
nursing In the South compared with the
new. on the frst' float was the interior
of negro cabin. with an old nanny
cooking some sort OF herb tea over fire
In the chimney place. while her patient
lay on a pile Of straw In "A corner, covered
with a ragged bedquilt. The other float
represented "A neat bedroom. with an iron
bed dressed in snowy linen. nurse in
uniform with white cap. and the differ
ent appliances that are In common use In
well-Ordered hospitals. II made very
striking contrast as well as a pretty pi-
tur-.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
surprl.cd the P.r.l.n..

All the French papers are caught by the
fact that the hYe American commission
ers appeared in evening dress at the last
nights session OF the peac. commission.
When the American delegation first ar
rived In Paris the Madrid papers spread
throughout Europe the report that its
members were ill-mannered. addressed
and without personal servants-that, in n
word. they looked like "A company OF per
sonalIy conducted" tourists. Amba ssador
Monsons recent reference to American
diplomats had revived the French phrase
"shirt-sleeye diplomacy" SO that the
CONNIE -faut appearance OF th.. Amer
leans In the final scene of the negotia-
ucns made uuite an Impression on the
public mind The explanation is found in
the simple fact that the commissioners
had dressed. not for the signing OF the
treaty, but for dinner party to which
they were invited for the same evening
but that humdrum circumstance thus far
has escaped the Partisan newspapers.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
INDIANA TRUANCY LAW.
Ii Is Resulting In Increased Attendsne
school.

The state truancy board OF Indiana has
Just completed appointments OF the truant
ofricerS for the present year The report
which II has prepared shows what Indi-
ana new compulsory education law, In
the ffrst year OF its enactment did in In
diana schools last year.
In lss' there were 257 truaut officers.
Two hundred and ten OF thss. made full
reports. showing that their cost 10 the
stHic was szj,5H.6l. or about slGs for each
officer. As consequence OF the law and
its enforcement 2. .eu nOn-attcndants were
forced into the schools.
In assisting the poor to ciothe their chill
drcn ana 20 buy school books; only sl5.-
there was considerable trouble last year
In enforcing IL, and a little needless eS-
pensr. The antl-child labor law which
rather C0-pperates with II, is also better
understood. and II is thought that about
1909 more children falling under the re-
quirements OF the law will be brought into
the schools. There ar. some defects IN
the law which one years experience mas
brought out. but they VIII be remedied by
the next Legislature.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
Strange ISrtIaIa

The Chinese have an elaborate we'd
ding ceremonial. 1t begins with pres
cnts and the reports OF astrologers. The
parents then correspond. The girls
father offers his ugly and ill-tavored
chiId"-for such is Oriental etiquette.
The father OF the boy. not to be out
done in politeness. describes his son as
-slothtul. INDECENT. and weak OF Intel
lect" The brides procession fer
which even a mandarin must make
way, goes to the brldegrooms house
and is carried over the threshold.
Japanese politeness is like the Chin
ese: female subjcCtion is the same, but
the national good humor makes It
more tolerable. There is beautiful
symbolism in the lighting OF the
torches, when the brides and bride
srcom's lights are permitted to
mingle.
The Persian wedding includes a
torchlight procession of the bridegroom
and his friends to the brides house.
where the groom and his companions
secure her and then return to the beat
ing of drums An Arab wedding lasts
geven days. The husband sees ais
wife 3 race alteE the ceremony Is ONtE-
II is then proper for him to cry out in
delight at its loveliness, and then, as in
the Bible. the friend OF the bride
groom. who standeth. and hearnth him.
rejoicing greatly because {. the bride
.yroom's voice"-the people outside the
fent raise an answering cry.
In Turkey the bride stands behind
screen during a part OF the ceremony.
and is first seen at its conclusion. A
Moorish wedding Is also seven days
anair. There Is a clever custom some
times followed in Persia. A crowd OF
Young men rush into the feasting
crowd. capture the guests and shut
them up in dark room. They pay
ransom to get out and the money is
added to the brides dowry. naive way
n enriching the young couple.
Catching and capturing the bride
,sed to be common item of q mans
.ourtship. and one in which he took
. masculine delight. 1t is still to be
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
Advantage. of tn. Sle.,.su. Canal.

Captain Crowninshield. writing in
the January Century OF the "Advan-
tages Of the Nicaragua Canal" sum
marizcs some OF them in this wise:
When the divide between the Allan
tic and the Pacific Is cut through. part
OF the waters of the lake, which for
untold ages have flowed east to the
Caribbean sea. will flow west TO the Pa
cific. Lake Nicaragua. covering rs II
does nearly 5000 square miles, be-
comes not only part OF the water
route itself, but a grand reservoir To-
Gated exactly where 1t is most needed
at the summit level. Thus it viii be
seen that while nature has not quite
opened through Nicaragua n complete
water route 10 the Pacific. she has
come very near 10 1t. In fact, of all
the routes for an interoceauic canal
that have received consideration, 1t
must be admitted that SO much has al
ready been accomplished by nature to-
ward this end that the work which re-
mains for man to do Will be far less
than by any other route"
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
OLD SORES HEALED.
Inridents In the Pr-sident's southern Trip
show PAtrioti.m-

At every place visited by President Nc
klnley during his recent southern trip
there were manifestations OF patriotism
that were very gratifying to him An oc-
cssEion of this Kind WAS the banquet given
at Sayannah IL would have been a
notable event in any city FOR the p.risc-
ton OF the arrangements. the nisth-
guished character OF tn. guests. ths
speeches. the enthusiasm that greeted
every Allgston TO 4 reunited country anu
the renewed relations OF affection py-
tween the two sections 1t was NeFilHol.
love feast and the demonstrations OF
honor toward the President and the 10Y
atty To the flag could not have been ek-
c.'.ied In sincerity in any city OF thS
North Secretary Alscr again otticiarr,sd
as choristsr and led the singing, Inc
guests and the hosts united IN singing
''-Th. Star SpangIed Banner. Dixie ana
The Red. White and Blue The Presi-
dent Joined as heartily as the most en-
thusiastic and cheered as loudly as tine
rest the expressions OF love, pride and 10y
atty that came from every speaker Ips-
The address OF welcome delivered by the
mayor war notable for ats patriotism anu
eloguence. and when he alluded TO Cen
eral Grant as the greatest and most mag
unanimous OF soldiers the ouiburst OF en-
thustasm was greater than greeted any
other name or sentiment
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
Nor. Eau,pm.nt for p.,t,mor. & ohio

The improvements that have been
made on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road during the past two years have
rendered 1t possible to operate cars Of
heavier capacity than have been In
use in the past and the receivers have
Just ordered from the Schoen Pressed
Steel Company of Pittsburg 1000 steel
coal cars OF capacity OF l00.0 900
pounds each. These cars will be used
for the seaboard trade and are ex-
pected to be in service during the early
part of 1889. In addition to these cars
the receivers have also ordered from
the Pittsburg Locomotive Works so
more OF the consolidated locomotives
with 22r2s~inch cylinders.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
Wonderful Old Women.

1t is an acknowledged fact that wom-
en- more often attain very great age
than men. Among women one OF the
most famous centenarians was the
Countess OF Desmond, who died in the
an accident. Her reputed age was li5
years. This wonderful old lady. at the
age OF 100 years, was so lively and
well that she actually took part in
dance. ard only five years before her
death she travelled from Bristol to
London-a tremendous journey in
those days-in order to personally at
tend to some business matters
Lady Desmond's fame sinks into
nothing compared with that OF a
French woman of the name of Marie
Prion. who died In ST. Colombo, at
the age of $50 years. Toward the end
OF her life she subsisted entirely on
goats milk and cheese, and. although
her body was so shrunken and wasted
that she weighed only forty-sIx pounds
she retained her mental facult.es to the
last
1t is curious fact that some women
have been known to enter second
youth when most OF their fellows die
hair and teeth come again. and sight
and hearing once more become sharp
and quick. A certain Marquise de
Mirabeau is an example OF this. She
died at eighty-six. but some years be-
fore her demise her whole appearance
changed so that she looked certainly
not more than thirty.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
Using Up stale Bread.

The broken pieces Of bread united
Tor toast may be put into pan and
dried in cool oven. When thoroughly
iry. roll them on an old bread board !:
sift through a coarse sieve: pu, them
INTO a glass jar or tin box, and stand
them aside for bread-crumbing cro-
,uets. outlets, etc. This will save the
purchase of raspings. The crusts may
be used for queen puddings, mufiins or
plain bread puddings. Pieces Of cake
Or bread make delicious cabinet pud-
i,ngs.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
Ei-ctroly.s of Water Pipes.

A curious state OF things was OBJ
served recently in observing the cl.c-
trolysis of water pipes in Dayton. Ohio.
in which 1t was found that stones and
pebbles near the pipes in some eases
seem 10 have been electro-plated with
the metal of the pipes. which one Of
the experts believe has never been OBJ
served before
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
HoW's THAI

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
CAtArrh Cure.
F. ). CHENEY & co. Toledo, O
We. the Undersigned. have known F. J.
Cheney for the last IS years and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business ira sactions
and financially able TO carry out any obliga-
tons made by their nrm.
West Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
O.: Waidins. klnnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood aud mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sent free Price
TIC per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls FIrniiy Pills are the best
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07

dIscoyeEsd IA the games played +, som.
wedding .easts. where the girl pretends
TO run OF and the husband pursues
her and brings her back again
captive.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07

II always appreciate 1t when Bibbs Is
pleasant to me. "Why?' "Becaus. IL is
hard work for him TO be pleasant to any
BODY
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07

An examination of the newspapers
shows that they are able to prove any
old thing OF George washington's fare
well address.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

os0s Remarkable Auction Bids -
Record Of Strange Brid~is-Tho Mlud
of Chiid-rhs Age of Niagara
fAlk
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07

FITS Permanently Cured son nerrouSne. IS ast~,
first day use OF DIR. kine'a Great Nerve Restorer
send tor FREE 92.OO trial bottle and treatise.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07

Why are the affairs OF others al
ways so interesting to most people!
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07

"Those new neighbors must be very or
dinnry people. Whyg' Their cats
catch mice"
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07
There is little more Of The na,he,,c

There Is little more of the pathetic
history. Josephine passed away in
the summer OF 1914. before the wors,
came to her unfaithful husband; but
she never swerved in her affection Cor
him or her wish for his success and
happiness. She is buried in the little
village church at Ruel.
La Junta tribune., 1899-01-07

There seems TO be little doubt about
the prime cause for Napoleon's putting
so devoted wife and capable a con-
sort away-the fact that there was
no heir to the throne. Yet 4, Is q
curious historical fact that Josephine's
daughter Hortense married the Louis
Napoleon whose son became Napoleon
H.. and so made her the mother of
king: while the son OF Marie Louise
and Napoleon l. died uncrowned and
almost in ignorance OF his right to the
throne OF the French nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
Judac rIournoy toLceturc.

Great interest is being manifested in the
appearance of Judge Flournoy tonight
at the Howitzers' Armory, on north
Eighth street, where he viii deliver his
lecture, Memories of old Virginia Be
fore the War which is one Of singular
excellence. whether the nearer is seek
ing instruction or entertainment.
His word pictures of home ike In the
Old Dominion are 50 vivid and lifelike
that the audience can feel the spell of a
society and civilization which is now
a thing of the past. The matchless grace
and charm Of simple. but cultured. rural
life. are portrayed with the eiOQuence
and pathos of a master. and a Vein OF
exquisite humor runs through the whole
lecture.
Judge Flournoy Is well known in this
city. where he has hosts Of friends and
will no doubt be greeted by a large
audience Among the patrons are Hon.
j. Taylor Ellyson. George ID. Wise 5. Il
Kelley Judges George l.. Christian. John
II. Ingram. 5. =. Witt and p. r. Wexford.
Majors IL. G.. Carter. Robert Stiles r. 4.
Brander Colonels A. S Binford. Morton
Marye, Captains John A. Hutchinson J. 4.
Coke. G. c. Rosser. +. II. Deane. r. W.
Cunningham Messrs. r. r. Roberts. Har-
vey L. Wilson. Lewis Brander w. r.
Meredith. n. NJ. Martin, James y. Boyd.
Gus Hankins. p b. SHIELD. julius Straus.
r. Carter Scott. Luke Harvey. W. @.
Stanard, w. ID. Chesterman, and John
Jackson.
The lecturer viii be introduced by
Hon. j. Taylor Eilvson
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24

When Hon. Bob Taylor, Ex-Governor
of Tennessee. steps upon the platform to-
night in Y. NJ. G. A. Hall. he Will be
undoubtedly greeted by a large audience.
Last evening at 6 O'Clock only thirty
seats remained of the $40. Chairs will be
put in to-day where possible. and on
the platform, If necessary. and from
present indications all these will be taken
up before the opening hour Unquestion-
ably Governor Taylor. In his Love
Laughter and Song" has not only coined
his masterpiece, but also presents one OF
the most unique entertainments upon the
Lyceum PLATFORM. His presence is in
spring his wit contagious. and his song
sweet. There is only one Bob Taylor"
In case any Of the season ticket-hold-
ers will be unavoidably detained. and
their tickets will not be used by friends.
the committee would appreciate it If they
would let the general secretary know In
order that the seats may be re-sold, and
the Star course thus prohted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
NInrricd and SingIe Life.

An interesting meeting was that Of the
Rio Vista and Ridge Church Literary
and Debating Society. held Wednesday
evening, when the question discussed was
the relative merits OF married and single
life. as a source OF pleasure The hal
was filled by an audience Of probably
three hundred people who took great
interest IN the discussion.
The subject was thoroughly handled
hy the debaters on each side and an es-
pecially we'll thought out and we'll de-
livered argument BY the leader on the
negative (single life) side would have gain
ed the decision. had Il not been that those
on the side Of married life were equally
as well prepared and had the advantage
Of experience that can only be gained In
one way.
The debate was supplemented by music,
chorus and a Scottish ballad, which
added TO the entertainment
The programme for next Wednesday
evening is very elaborate and promises
TO be very interesting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
MORE MARRIAGES.
Three Young Couples Have Been
United I'm WcnlOck.

Miss Maggie w. Evans and Mr.. Henry
NJ Moore were married at the residence
Of the bride No. 502 north Twenty-nfth
street Tuesday, November Dist at .
o'clock l.. NJ.
Owing 10 the death Of the brides faith
or the marriage was very quiet. only rel
atives OF the family being present The
ceremony was performed by Rev. VI.
Ashby Jones
Mr. William Gates and Miss Pauline
Wacker were married at $3.50 Wednesday
night at the residence Of the brides par
enis, No. 9l7 north Twenty-sixth street,
Re-. NJ Ashby Jones officiating.
a very pretty wedding took place in the
parlors o. the Rev John Daugh,ery. pas
tor Of the Apostolic church, Wednesday
evening The contracting parties were
Miss Josephine Ellyson and Mr.. William
Matthews
The groom is an employee OF Milhiser's
bag factory and is one of FuitOn's most
popular young men. The bride is one Of
Fulton's fairest young ladies'.
Mr. John Walsh acted as best man,
with Mr.. John Matthews. brother Of the
groom. and Mr.. William Dlar. as ushers.
a delightful reception was rendered the
young couple at the home Of the groom,
on Lewis street. where they will reside
In the future. The Star Quartette, con-
sisting Of Mr.. Ernest and Wesley Whit
lock. John walsh and John Smith, were
present and added much to the enjoyment
Of the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
WAS MlS0U0Tt0.
Senator Daniel Makes Plain the Letter
Attributed tO Him.

Senator Daniel Makes ram tne tc''tr
Attributed 10 Him.
Senator John Daniel is at the Jefferson
His visit here was to deliver lecture on
''The Notwithstanding People" which
he did last night. and not. as he informed
me, to discuss politics or the political
situation. Il have other matters on my
hands at present" said he.
"One should net talk unless he has
point TO make" said the Senator and
at this time l cannot discuss the political
situation"
How about the letter which was pub
lishcd over your signature in several pa
pers?" l asked.
There was a mistake in that. BY the
changing of a word the whole meaning
was altered. Where was quoted as
saying that saw no encouragement for
the Democratic party ! had written dis
couragement and my telegram has been
verified. A mistake was made but by
whom can not say
what do you think Of the prospect for
seating Senator NJ. S. Quay, of Pennsyl-
vania and Congress man-elect Roberts. OF
Utah?"
THE Senate is divided over the ques-
ton of seating Senator Quay. There are
precedents each way. but / cannot give
expression TO any opinion regarding the
Roberts case"
Senator Daniel also said that though
he was 10 lecture in this city at night. he
considered it only side issue ana that
there was nothing in the report that he
was going on the lecture platform.
Senator Daniel will leave to-day for New
York where the Senatorial Committee
appointed by Senator Frye. President pro
tenn OF the Senate. will meet Saturday
prior to attending the funeral Of Vice
President Hobart. which will be held
Saturday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
ESCAPED MAN ARRESTED.
Charles Nelson Caught and Lodged I'm
the Jail


Constable Meyer Angle, Of Henrico
county. made an important arrest We'd
nesday night about II O'Clock. The pris-
oner is Charles Nelson. colored. who had
escaped from the custody of Mr. Angie
several days ago while being brought TO
the county Jail. Nelson has a bad repu-
tation and has given the authorities some
trouble
lie was charged with the theft OF some
coal from the c. & 0. yards and resisting
Officer Angle while in the discharge OF
lis duties.
Mr.. John Walsh. Jack Matthews and
Mordecai Angle were deputized 10 assist
In the arrest. The posse found Nelson
in an old shanty in Gibson's brick yards
near Fort Lee. playing cards with some
other negroes The posse called upon
him to surrender which he did after some
arguing Nelson was brought TO Rich
mOnd and IS now safe behind the bars
in the county jail.
Fulton is glad TO be rid Of this man
who has influenced his race to evil deeds
In the community
Joe Harris was arrested by Constable
Angle Wednesday for being drunk and
disorderIy at the Locomotive Works. The
case Will come mp before Squire Thomas
to-day at II o'clock.
G. y. Crouch was before Justice Lewis
for careless and reckless driving on the
county road and running into and dam
aging the surry of a. y. Moore
Justice Lewis fined him 80 and costs.
The verdict in the case Of Powell Pleas
ants who was tried several days ago for
malicious assault and sentenced to one
year I'm the state prison was set aside
yesterday morning by Judge Wickham on
account Of new evidence Peasants
pleaded guilty 90 the charge Of ASSAULT
and battery and received six months in
fql
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
BY ELECTR0LYSIS.
IL was Responsible Tor the Break OF
the Water Pine.

IL was Responsible Tor the Break OF
the Water Pine.
Examination has disclosed the fact thas
eiectrolysis was responsible Tor The break
ing Of the Waterman at Eighth and
Franklin streets Tuesday uishr
When the w0rkmen went to repair tha
mines they found that "a hole lA- incneS
had been eaten ln the pipes az one point.
and that the pipe Tor several feet had
been badly injured. II was so riddled
maj il could BE- broken in the hands.
Immediately above the hole TN the ppe
was n Joint OF the car tracks through
which was a piece OF copper wire that
had beon broken. and from the points OF
vhicb the electric current connected with
the nine. and gradually ate It away.
The electric voltage az that point was
obouf ore volt. and IL must have been In
operation a long time.
on Tuesday night a false alarm Of firc
was turned Ia from Seventh and Franklin
streets and the force OF the water IN
backing up al that noint IS thought BY
Superintendent Boiling to have been tbs
Inundated cause OF the bursting Of the
pipe at the thin place that had been eat
en- by electricity.
The pipe happened 10 be four-inch
once. but Il might have been me same
with larger one. said Mr.. Boiling ana
in the event Of fire upon such IN oc'
CASTOR the bursting Of a pine "ouiu IL
terfere with the firemen very mAlef'a''y'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
4 Ghnncl pillapcd.

A crowd Of youths have been commit
ting acts Of vandalism on the property OF
the chapel of the New Jerusalem, west
Broad streets. The breaking of window
panes and the mutllation of property has
gotten to be a very common occurrence
and the police. though having been nod-
fed of the condition Of affairs, seem TO
be unable TO apppehend the vandals
Not content with destroying the out
side property these parties have also
gained entrance into the chapel proper
and carried on their work there The
library has been pillaged. furniture
broken and damaged and other acts of
vandalism have been committed. There
IS no apparent reason for such acts, and
the only motive seems to be pure mall
cfousncss.