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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
A NEW ELEMENT.

The ruge as to a, Jack. gives rise TO q new
element of the game. The first object OF
each player, as we have said, is TO avoid
taking any hearts, but having taken in
one or more, his policy changes. HIS OBJ
iect now is to bad each of the other
players with hearts; or if that appears
irnpracticaole. to take them all hl1nself.
He will in the latter case have 70 pay
thirteen counters to the pool, but as the
pool then becomes a Jack, and Will con-
tain 26 counters On the next round. he
win have a Chance Of regaining his loss
with interest.
Exposed cards may be called by any
PLAYER. a revoke may be corrected before
the trick in which it occurs has been
turned and quilted. the card played an
error becoming in such case an exposed
card and the other player having the OPP
zion of substituting any other card Tor
those they have played to the TICK. Should
the revokillg player not discover his mis-
fake, in time to correct it,, the hand IS
n1avs,d out, and the offender pays thirteen
counters to the pool, the losses Of The
other players being cancelled Should the
offender chance to be the winner of the
pool. he cannot take it. q Ut must leave
the thirteen counters to become q Jack
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

FOR THE CONVENTION.
From present indications q large number
of the members OF both houses viii be
sent to the coming Constitutional Conven-
ton by their constituents, and many OF
them are as well equipped for the work
of that body as any man in the State.
Senator Flood viii, of course, be sent
as a delegate by his people, while the
name of Hon. Carter Glass has been freely
associated with the honor from the city
of Lynchburg. Senator Glass is everyS
where regarded as one OF the best men
in the State for the important work OF
the body, and the regret is often heard
that every county and city in the State
could not be represented by men of his
courage and ability.
Senator's keezell, Fairfax. and Eggle-
ston will, most likely. be members OF the
body, while Messrs. McIlwaine NIunford
Opie Tyler Watkins and Harvey are
being urged to run. They are all high
men. and would make able and faithful
representatives should they be members
of the body
On the House side Hon W. H. Boaz,
of Albemarle, is almost sure to be elected
to the convention. Another strong House
leader who can have the honor if he Will
is Colonel W. P. McRas, of Petersburg,
the very able chairman Of the Committee
on Courts of Justice Captain r. s.
Parks, Of Page, is similarly situated,
While Hon. John f. Ryan is expected TO
represent Loudoun. Others of the House
who have strong backing for the cenven-
ton are Hon. S. s. P. Patteson, of Rich
mond city: Hon. w. NJ. MeAlltster. of
Bath, and Hon. r. G.. Southail. of Amelia.
In this year of unusual political agita-
ton many of the lawmakers will pro-
badly be promoted to higher positions OF
honor by their countrymen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

Hon John w. Price, of Bristol, and
Colonel George Wayne Anderson, of Rich
mond city, are being talked of by their
friends for the upper branch. but they
have announced no intentions in the mat
ter thus far. They are among the most
brilliant and successful of the younger
House leaders and would be ornaments to
the Senate if they should be chosen to
!, J,oG
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
HEARTS,.

This is another game belonging to the
whist family 1t is played With the full
pack OF % cards. ranking in value as at
whist Any number of persons from two
to six may play. four or five, however,
making tie best game. In order that lsle
cards may be divisible equally between
the players. when six persons play, ali
four deuces are removed; when five play,
the two black deuces; when three play,
the deuce of spades only. Each player
should be provided with a certain number
of counters, say fifty, representing agreed
values.
The players cut for deal, the lowest haV-
the preference and for this purpose the
ace reckoning lowest. The cards are dealt
one by one as 1T whist, but none is turn
ed UP, there being no trump suit. Inc
PLAYER to the left of the dealer leads
what card he 1leases, and each plays 10
it. following, suit if he can, dlscardi:lg
if he cannot The cards played during The
round constitute a trick, which tie nigh
est card of the suit led wins. Inc primary
offsets of eacn player are to win 10 trlck
containing :; heart: and, on the other
hand, to play nearts on the tricks won
nv other PLAYERS. At the close Of the
hand each player pays into the pool one
counter for eacn heart wIlicn the tricks
taken by him contain. If there IS one oiay-
er (and one only who has taken no
hearts he wins the pool; If there ie
two in the same happy condition. they jl-
vide it. If. however, the POOL is not di-
yilled but becomes Jack, ami remains
to abide the result of the next or some
following hand, the rule bang ':1t ~
Jack is not livisiDle, but must be Wan
by a single player taking no heart. Fill
this happens, the pool is l:a' ally in
creased at eac.l round by thirteea co1n-
tiers.
When a pool of thirteen counters IS III
vided each of the winners: takes SIX cnln-
ters only, the oii one remaining to swell
the next pool.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
at body.
FOR PLACES OF PROFIT.
here are two members of the lc


Mr.. Dpps is wisely known throughout
the city, and his popularity is atteSted by
the handsome majority by which he was
returned to the House in q race with so
many strong competitors. He served
many years as q member of the City
Council, and made reputation for hon
esty and Integrity which will be of benefit
to him in his canvass. He is the author
Of the famous EDps ''JimCrow' car law
passed by The last Legislature, and his
successful management of the measure
in that body has added materially to his
strength and popularity with the people.
While Colonel Newhouse has not an
nounced his candidacy for Superintendent
of tie Penitentiary, his friends are anx-
ious for him to enter the race, and he is
known to have the matter under advise
ment. Nile is a most successful business
man. and is universally popular with his
colleagues. Everybody who knows the
Chesterfield of the House. as he is
called, is drawn to him by his splendid
manners, and he has strong friends in
many sections of the State who will assist
hin, in securing the place if he determines
~ stand for If
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

Especially Fascinating in Nature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
HIGHER HONORS
FOR LEGISLATORS
Some Who May Be Promoted to More Dis
tinguished Places IN This Year OF
Political Agitation.
HOUSE, AND SENATE. LEADERS WILL BE
PROMINENT FIGURES IN THE STRUGGLE.
official Agitation.

izers At the solicitation of his friends
he announced himself a candidate for
Liel.tenant-Govern last winter, and has
made considerable Roadway with his cam
vass.
MAJOR Barclay, who is the very able
editor of the Lexington Gazette, is serV-
ing his first term in the House. He is an
active participant in its proceedings and
is a faithful attendant upon its sessions
He was candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Congress in the Tenth Dis
trict last year, but withdrew before the
convention was held, in the interest OF
Colonel Robert CatIett. of RockbridSe.
Major Barclays paper has been the
faithful and consistent advocate of the
principles of Democracy, and he is a
writer of much ability. He believes in
the strictest economy in governmental
matters and fights all legislation which he
thinks viii carry unnecessary appropria-
lions. He is much encouraged at the
outlook for his success and believes he
stands a good chance for the honor he
desires
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

When a pool of thirteen counters IS iii
yideti. each of the winners: takes SIX col n
ters only, the ohi one remaining to swell
the next pool.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat-Walla Walla, SIC; Valley
nominal; bluestem, soc per bushel.
Flour-Best grades, so 1903 40 pc,
barrel; graham, 81 so.
Oats-White, 81 rs per GENITAL
gray, 81 20@1 221a per GENITAL.
Barley-Feed, SIG 5O@17; brewing
$18 50@17 per ton.
Millstuffs-Bran, SIG per ton; mid
dlings, $21 so; shorts, SIT SO; chop
SIG.
Hay-Timothy, $12012 50; clover
S7@9 so; Oregon wild hay, $G@7 pei
ton.
Hops-12@14c per pound; 1899 crop
6@7c.
Wool--Valley, 14@15c; Eastern Ore
gon, 9012c; mohair, 2002lc pei
pound.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 22k @25c;
dairy 17R@20c; store, 1O@12Mc pei
pound.
Eggs-oregon ranch, 1sA@14c pei
dozen.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, SO 500
5; hens, $500; dressed, 11012c pei
pound; springs, $405 per dozen;
ducks, $500; geese, $6@8 per dozen
turkeys, live, 10@11c; dressed, 13@14s
per pound.
Cheese-Full cream, twins, 13I
13hc; Young America, 13h@14c pei
pound.
Potatoes--45055c per sack.
Mutton--Lambs, 12kc per pound
gross; best sheep, wethers, IS; ewes
"a so; dressed, 7k@SAc per pound.
Hogs-Gross, heavy, IS 1906; light
$4 75@5; dressed, 7c per pound.
Veal-Large, 707hc per pound;
small, 8h09c per pound.
Beef-Gross, top steers, $505 25;
cows and heifers, $4 50@4 rs; dressed
beef, 708Ac per pound.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
LOOMS Is R[(ALL[D
Gunboat viii Garry Him From
La Guayra TO San Juan.
WILL TEACH VENEZUELA A LESSON


WASHINGTON. April s--Frank
Loomia, United States miniRter 10 Ven.
ezuola, has been recalled and will
soon bo on his way 10 the United
states. The future of MlnIster
i.oomis depends upon the conference
which viii be held at the state do.
partmoht between Secretary Hay and
himself when the minister reaches
Washington. Until the secretary has
had an opportunity 10 talk freely with
Dir, Loomla aA 10 the conditions In
venezuela, IL cannot be known posi-.
lively whether or not he will return
10 his post, Mr., Loomla has been tho
object OF bitter attacks by some of
the Venezuelan newspapers, not solely
because OF the asphalt controversy,
but also because he was charged with
making false reports 10 his govern.
ment touching the in6urreetionary
government In Venezuela.
The minister did inform the state
department Of the conditions az hs
saw them, and the prospects Of tho
reVolutlanhry movement. The Vane.
zuelan government could not have di.
rect knowledge Of the minister's re-.
port, but because they were followed
by the appearance of three United
States warshipa In Venezuelan waters,
they came To the conclusion that tho
minister reported as very menacinR
and serious revolutionary movements
which the government; organs wcro
trying their best 10 minimize. There.
fore these papers lost no opportunity
OF attacking Mr.. t.oomis in print, and
lar In, hf Ia
pleasant.
Venezuelan charge here asserts posi-.
lively thst these attacks were made
by irresponsible newspapers aud that
the government was not behind them.
and deprecated them. II Mr.. I.oomla
confirms this view. and he cares TO
return to Caracas. he will be per.
mitted 20 do 10.
There Ia no present intention OF
sending the North Atlantic squadron
to Venezuela. for aa above stated,
the government cannot decide how
this matter should be treated until
Mr.. Loomis has been personally con.
suited. The squadron. which Ia at
Culebra island. engaged in maneu.
yers. Ia about TO head north In few
days. One or two OF the vessels will
be sent first to Kingston. jamaica. but
the stay will be temporary. and tho
whole squadron will soon be under
way for Tomkinsvlle.
II was decided that In the interest
of a quick passage TO the United
States. Mr.. Loomis should be carried
hy the Scorpion TO San Juan, Porto
Rico. there to take one OF the regular
merchant steamers for New York. Tho
officials did not know positively when
the minister would leave Venezuela.
but at the navigation bureau II was
stated that htere was no good reason
why the Scorpion should not sail to-
day from La Guayra. II Mr.. LoomIs
Is on hand.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
REWARD FOR TITUS.
Brave Musician of the Fourteenth May
Be Sent to West Point.

WASHINGTON, April IA petition
signed by all officers serving with the
Fourteenth infantry regiment has
been sent to Adjutant General Corbin,
requesting the appointment of Musi.
clan Calvin p. Titus, company e. Four
teenth infantry, the first American sol
der to enter Pekin during the recent
troubles in China, a cadet-at-large to
the military academy. The petition
says:
During his service Musician Titus
has proved himself to be a trustwor-
thy, intelligent, sober, brave and thor
ough soldier. On August ID, 1900,
at Pekin, China, he was the first
American to scale the wall of the Chi
nese city and enter Pekin. On the
following day, while engaged in the
fight in the Imperial city, he received
slight wound. His meritorious con-
duct deserves recognition, and it is
believed that IL given an appoint
ment to West Point, and a commits
sion upon graduation, Musician Titus
Will make an excellent officer"
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
MUCH MISERY IN FRANCE.
Result OF Dock Strike al Mar
seiIIes-Fioods Add to Distress.

PARIS. April 3.--The masters per
slst In their refusal to discuss a day
OF eight hours. which has all along
been regarded by the strikers as the
crucial point In the dispute. In spite
of the increasing number OF freight
dockers now working. quantities OF per.
ishable goods lie rotting on the docks.
Twenty.one steamers are awaiting
discharge.
The general strike, while II lasted
and the continued suspension Of
work. has done enormous injury to
the commerce and industry OF Mar
seilles. The calculations show an In.
dustrial loss OF some $4,000. 900 francs
while the men have lost 1000. 900
francs In wages. A curious illustra.
tion OF the bitterness which the strike
has engendered between the men and
masters Ia seen In the fact that tho
strikers instructed their delegates t.
give formal notification TO the minis.
ter OF finance OF frauds in the oil seed
trade, pointing out that oil seeds
were imported In bags. which the Gus
tom officers have not been In tho
habit OF opening. with the result that
articles subject to a much higher Inf
port duty are smuggied in. The com
merce OF Marseilles is for the time
being. almost at complete standstil'
Foods which are imported are scarce.
The prices OF sugar. coffee, -four and
other necessities have increased. A
number of factories have been obliged
to close. These conditions, added to
the serious damage done by the foods
and hail, have thrown the whole pop
ulatlon into deep misery. The store
keepers and merchants intend to ap
peal to the government to remit the
taxes for the first three months of the
wear
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
uLrlMAruM TO CHINA.
Russian Threat unleas Manehurlan
Treaty 10 Signed.

WASHINGTON. April a.--lntorma
tion has reached here To the effect
that the Russian government. being
| seriously porturhed by the course oil
China In not signing the Manchurian
agreement, largely because of the
protest made by the several powers
has conveyed distinct aud unmla
taxable intimation to China that II
this course is persistod In there may
be an interruption of diplomatic re-
lations between Russia and China
and termination OF the preseut In
tereourae between them. This y lit
tlo short OF an ultimatum that China
must sign or take the consequences OF
termination OF her friendly relations
with Russia.
To what extent tho United States
viii take cognizance OF Russia'a dia'
position To enforce tho signing OF the
agreement has not yet been made ap'
parent. II appears to be the policy OF
the Chinese authorities To consider
this as subject which coneerns the
powers quite as much as II does China.
The matter has become further com,
pllcated by reports reaching Wash
tHhttu tuNt hHV 1HlHtAt hNlHuIlttta
are divided on the course TO be pur,
sued. some Of the most influential In.
cludlng Ii Hung Chang. urging that
acdulescence be given To the Russian
proposals. while others insist ON re-
jectlng the agreement. The attitude
of Ii Hung Chang Is accounted for by
his welhknown rriendliness for Rus
sian interests. In this case. however,
there appears To be arrayed against
him the strong influence Of the south.
ern yiceroys, Chan Chi Tuug and Lai
Kun VI, who oppose the signing OF
the treaty.
The reports reaching here this
morning showed that the agreement
had not yet been signed, It's status
Is most peculiar, Tho time within
which II was to be signed expired last
Tuesday. but on that day Yang Yu,
the Chinese minister. fell In the st,
Petersburg legation aud hurt his head
so that he was unable to transact bus,
mess. This misfortune caused much
amusement here. and some Irritation
In certain quarters. as II had been
recognized az timely means OF
avoiding a direct action on the sub.
iect.
II Ia not clear TO what extent the
Russian intimatlon has gone. but In
any event II gives an urgency to
China's course which has not been
presented thus far.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
FOREST FIRES IN NEW JERSEY
Five Thousand Acres Of Big Timber
Destroyed-Windsor In Danger.

HAMMONTON, N. j., April g.
One Of the most extensive forest
fires that has visited this section of
the state is raging In the big woods
north OF this city. The fire reached
point just east OF the town of Wins
low last night, and for several hours
1t was feared the town would be
wiped out. Men. women and children
fought the flames and succeeded by
back firing in turning the flames to
the north OF the town. While the
men threw up trenches to keep the
fire away, women and children car
red their household goods to places
of safety and are guarding them, as q
change In the wind Is feared.
Several farm buildings, about 5000
acres Of big timber and thousands of
cords of wood have been consumed.
Many narrow escapes of the freight
ers have been reported.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
DISASTER ON SHIP.
Commander Roper, Of ounboat Petrol,
Suffocsted,

ouUoCSteu.
WASHINGTON, April s.-The navy
department early this morning re.
ceived cahlegram fram Admiral
Remey, commanderin.chief of the As,
iatic station. giving brief account OF
fire In the sail room of the gunboat
Petrel and of the death of the com.
manding officer, Lieutenant Command.
er Jesse NJ, Roper, as a result of a
heroic effort to rescue the men below.
The dispatch states that 30 other of.
hcers and men were Frustrated. but
all are recovering. Admiral Remey's
dispatch follows:
"Cavite, March Sl.--Flre was dis.
covered in the sail room OF the Petrol
at O'Clock this morning, Roper COM
manding. After going below once, he
went again against advice. and at.
tempted to recover the men below. He
was suffocated. and died at 7:45.
twenty-five other officers and men
were entirely Frustrated. but are re.
covering. The fire is out; damage
immaterial, Win send Ropers re.
mains by Buffalo. REMEY,"
The department at once sent tel.
egram to II. +, Fay, brother-in.law OF
Lieutenant Commander Roper, at
Longwood. Mass, asking that he m.
from Mrs. Roper of the news. The
following expression of sympathy and
appreciation was also made: with
this sad news the department sends to
Mrs. Roper deep sympathy In the great
loss she has sustained. and the highest
appreciation OF the gallantry and self.
sacrifice with which Lieutenant Com.
mander Roper gave his life for his
fellow men. II was heroic deed"
Lieutenant Commander Roper was
born In Missouri. and entered the
naval service June 25, 1868. He was
commissioned TO the rank held by him
at the time OF his death. March 81,
1899, and was ordered to the command
OF the Petrol November 10, 1899 The
Petrol was one of the vessels under
Admiral Dewey at the battle OF Ma
nila bay, when she was In charge OF
Lieutenant Commander Wood. The
latter officer came home shortly after,
and Lieutenant Commander Roper sue.
ceeded him. The Buffalo, on which the
remains will be sent home, is used for
the transportation of troops, and is
about to return to the United States
by way Of the Mediterranean.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
Roughly Treated by Ruralars.

Pittsburg, Pa, April Mrs. Anna
Ward, aged 60, is lying in a critical
condition from the effects Of brutal
treatment by three masked burglars
at her home this morning. Mrs. Ward
and her daughter were awakened by
tne presCnce of burglars at their bed
side, each woman finding a revolver
pointed directly at her head. Mrs.
Ward undertook to resist, and while
the daughter was held in subsection by
one OF the men, another knocked the
elder woman into unconsciousness
literally crushing her skull The hus-
Dand and son of Mrs. Ward were
sleeping on the third floor, having In
their possession about $1,000, the
booty the burglars evidently were
after.
Junction City bulletin. [volume] (Junction City, Or.) 189?-1901, 1901-04-04
SIX MONTHS MORE.
Then, General Young Says, a Small
Force viii Do In the Philippines.

Then, General Young Says, a Small
Force viii Do In the Philippines.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-Major
General S. B. NJ. Young, who arrived
from Manila today on the transport
Logan, said:
General Funston's exploit was one
of remarkable bravery. and he is de-
serving of the highest recognition at
the hands Of our government. This
talk about West Point influence Is
all bosh. II any such statements
have been made that graduates OF
West Point or men who have risen
from the ranks will oppose Funston 3
advancement, 1t has come from the
lips of disappointed officers. No good
officer or gentleman would belittle
such a brave achievement"
General Young, In speaking of the
effect OF the capture of Aguinaldo on
the situation in the islands, said he
believed the troops would have to be
kept there but six months longer. He
did not think 1t would De wise to bring
them all away. however, for there was
a large number of marauding bands
throughout the islands who would have
to be kept under subjection.
1T will take at least two genera.
tions," said the general, ito get the
Filipinos to understand the meaning
OF self-government as we understand
1t. The Filipino idea Is to have the
country parceled out among the lead
ers, and they will rule the people and
get all they can out of them We
shall have to look to the children of
the babies over there now to get the
matter on correct basis"