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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED,
Thursday, April rs.

Otis Sawyer OF Montclair, N. J., and
@. Z. Innes Of New York, students.
were drowned at Lakeville, Conn.
j. w. Carpenter, of Scranton, sue
ceeds R w. Archibald as judge of the
Fifth Pennsylvania judicial district.
The widow OF former Vice President
Breckenridge, rs years old, has been
granted n pension of So a month, with
$3.50 arrears.
In fight with escaping convicts at
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Convict Stephenson
was killed, another convict MORALLY
wounded and two guards wounded.
Friday, April I'D.
Mr.. J. Pierpont Morgan arrived In
Paris last evening.
Kan, will ship 100 cars Of Kansas eggs
to Cuba.
Chicago and Great Western railroad
has conceded all demands Of the ma
chinists' union.
The Illinois supreme court decided
that good will, as an asset Of com
mission house, has no value
The threatened strike at all plants
OF the big steel trust has been averted
by compromise In the McKeesport
(Pa.) strike.
The act aimed at cheap lodging
houses, in which 1t is claimed voters
were colonized, was declared uncon-
atitutional by Illinois supreme court.
Saturday, April 20.
A combine OF engine manufacturers
with $25 100000 capital, will soon be
launched.
Near Boulder, Colo, a snowslIde
hurled two locomotives into a chasm.
killing four men.
At Duralt, /. T., five boys playing In
a sandbank were buried by a cayein.
Only one escaped.
Ohio Indiana and Illinois have form
ed an alliance to suppress fraudulent
Insurance companies.
A Jew usurer named Serbian was re-
Gently lynched at Sobodol, Hungary.
by i've OF his ruined victims.
Mrs. Frederick Cordeau, wife of a
mill operative at Westbrook, Me-, has
given birth to her third pair of twins.
hr. and Mrs. Cordeau have been mar
rleo "a years and have rs children.
Monday, April %.
The recent storm in Pittsburg did
damage amounting to fully s., Zoo, 900.
Three stitches in the heart of PhiIiu
Gum, stabbed in st. Louis saloon
brawl, will probably save his life.
Near Galesburg, N. D., Mrs. Hannah
Kyoren, a widow, and her two boys,
aged 6 and 10, were burned to death In
their home.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II
was launched at Dumbarton, Scotland.
on Saturday, Lady Dufferin christening
the cup challenger.
United States Marshal Shine, at San
Francisco. on orders from Washington.
Is making extra efforts to suppress traf-
nc In female Chinese slaves.
Tuesday, April 23.
Secretary Gage yesterday bought
100000 short fours, United States
bonds, at $11S.5632.
1t is reported that great coal deposits
have been discovered near the Newd
Fjord, on the east coast OF Iceland.
The United States supreme court YES
terday denied the application OF Capt.
oberlin M. Carter to be admitted to
bail.
While catching driftwood in the Ohio
river at Legionvilles Pa, W. H. Barn
hart and Thomas Holsinger were
drowned.
For starting a FIRE In a New York
tenement, In which were 30 families,
Frederick Wagner, aged q, was sent
to jail for % years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
chicaEo's Chief of police Resign.

Chicago. April 24-Chief of Police
Joseph Ripley handed In his resigna-
ton last evening to Mayor Harrison.
For some time 1t has been evident,
from statements made by the mayor,
that he did not intend to reappoint
Chief Ripley, and as the appointment
s to be announced next Monday the
chief decided TO take matters into his
own hands. Mayor Harrison declined
to discuss the retirement of Chief Kip
ley or give the name of his successor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
A Monster Cargo of seals.

st. Johns, N. F., April 24.-The seal
hg steamer Terra Nova, the largest
Of the sealing feet, returned from the
See foes last evening with $4,000 seals,
the heaviest cargo for many years. She
was frozen In the ice for two weeks,
quite unable to escape. She reports
that the steamer Virginia Lake has
been similarly imprisoned for a month,
and Is not yet clear OF the ice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27

ternational American conference of
1SS9-90. He was well read and thor
oughly versed in French, Spanish and
American literature, and these accom-
plishments were instrumental In Sc
curing for him the position Of trans
lator in the bureau Of American repub-
lies after his term as minister had ex-
pired. Soon after he was made secre-
tary OF the bureau.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
Guilty Bank Omcials Commit su,c,a.

vancouver, Wash, April 22.-Charles
Brown and q. L. Candy, president and
cashier, respectively, of the First Ma
donal bank, OF Vancouver, which was
closed on Saturday by the controller of
the currency, committed suicide Sat
urday night two miles from this city
by shooting. Their bodies were found
yesterday morning lying together in q
small clump OF bushes. Both used the
same weapon. They confessed to Bank
Examiner Maxwell on Friday that they
were responsible for the $81 ,00O short
age in the banks cash. They had been
specializing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
WEST POINT HOODLUMS.
Court of Inquiry Investigating a
Breach of Discipline.
INA STATE OF INSTRUMENTATION,

Colonel Mills Seems Determined to
Bring to Terms the Young Men
Who, While Being Educated at Pub
lie Expense, Would Dictate Policfe.
West Point, N. Y. April PA court
or inquiry consisting OF Capt. James
X. Thompson, of the Fifteenth in
fantry, Capt. Edward Anderson, of the
Seventh cavalry, and Capt. William
Lassiter, of the First artillery, yester-
day began the investigation of a charge
OF breach of discipline on the part of
several cadets Of the military acad-
envy. The cadets became disgruntled
over the action Of Col. Mills, the su-
perintendent, in furnishing one of their
number, Cadet Ralston, for his failure
to report a breach of discipline in the
mess hall while the cadets were at
supper a few nights ago. The cadets
are said to be almost in state Of in
subordination.
The breach Of discipline which has
resulted in the present investigation
occurred one night recently. The ag-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
Lawyer Acquitted OF Murder ch.rrs

Lexington. KY, April A.-Attorney
w. o. Nicholas, who on Friday last
snot and killed Owen Bradley, q well
known race horse owner and trainer.
was acquitted yesterday on examining
trial Armed. Bradley searched the
city ak hours for Nicholas. A woman
over whom the trouble arose secretly
warned Nicholas by note. He was pre-
pared and secured the arst shot when
ths men finally met.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27

minister from
Nicaragua TO the
United States,
died yesterday,
aged so. DR.. Guz-
man was APP
pointed minister
to the United
States In 1889,
and served ten
years in that ca
pacity. He also
served as a dele
gate from Mica
ragua to the in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
l1any Divorces Granted.

Scranton, Pa, April 24.-President
Judge Edwards yesterday handed down
IA divorces, and but for the fact that
the DEGREES had not been prepared by
the attorneys four others would have
been granted. They were handed down
today. On this weeks list SO OF the
eases are actions In divorce.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
Cigarettes OutIawed In Illinois.

Springfield, April IA bill was
passed yesterday by the lower house OF
the legislature prohibiting the sale,
giving away or bringing into the state
Of cigarettes, cigarette paper or any
substitute therefor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27

SCSTAGE STAMPS OF A F NOMINATION.
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS SOT RECEIvEp
On SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27
DEATH OF DIR. GUZMAN.
Was Secretary of the Bureau Of
American Republics.


Washington, April 24-Dr. Horatio
Guzman, secretary of the bureau Of
American republics and for MANY years
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27

Entered In III. Post once At Richmond, Va
= ssoosfdolass matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27

Martinsburg. W. Va, April 2l.-Tl
trial Of Harry Lord for murder in tn,
circuit court OF Berkeley county came
to Q close with a verdict of not guilty.
Lord. q man OF %. killed Joseph Hess
on the west side Of North mountain on
Dec. 8 last The evidence showed that
Lord discovered his wife's intimacy
with Hess, and that the latter had
tried to induce the guilty wife TO pol
son her husband, and had threatened
70 kill him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-04-27

Published every Saturday by John Mitch
ell, Jr., at 3II North 4th Street.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
His Countrxwoman.

Lord Bramwell, says the biographer
of that jurist, used to tell a story il
Illustrating the complete paralysis which
may affect the human mind, at trying
moments.
One day when he was on board a
Rhine steamboat, he noticed a lady,
evidently in great distress. trying, by
signs. to explain to the officials some
matter of Importance. Fancying that
she was a countrywoman of his own,
he asked:
do you speak English?'
The poor lady had really lost her
head, and she could only stammer out,
'Un peu''-that is, little.
Then Lord Bramwell continued the
conversation in French; but it became
evident that the lady understood
scarcely a word German and italian
gave equally bad results. Finally she
muttered audibly to herself:
How l wish were safe at homer
but surely you do speak Englishr'
exclaimed the Baron.
Il can't speak anything else!' she
sobbed. That's what makes me 50
helpless among these foreigners
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05


blazed in its full meridian, that wonder
full phenomenon Of elegance. George
Bryan Brummell This swell Of the
SWEETEST was born in London in June,
1888, and received his education at
Elton, where he enjoyed the distinction
of being the best scholar, the best oars
man and the best cricketer Of the day.
Though not a gentleman by descent, he
made plenty Of arstocratie friends, be-
came intimate with the then Prince Of
/ Wales. and associated with the nobility
of Great Britain. On the death of his
father in 1874, Beau inherited for
tune of $4,000, and the Prince gave
him cornetcy in his regiment and rap
idly promoted him to a captaincy. But
military life did not suit the man who
was destined to shine as the leader of
fashion, so he sold his commission in
the army and devoted himself to dress
and fine society.
His clothes were a perfect study. The
coat was generally of blue cloth, and its
collar raised against the back Of the
head like the hood of a monk-a style
familiar to us in pictures and minia-
lures of the period-the buckskin or
nankeen breaches were so Incredibly
tight that they could only be got on
with immense labor, and could only
be taken off in the same manner as an
eel is Invested of its skin. Then came
waistcoat about four inches long,
open on the chest, displaying a stiff
white muslin cravat. Hessian boots
completed the costume, and to these the
Beau paid particular attention. They
were commonly reported as being black
ened, Eau vim de champagne" at any
rate, two shoemakers were supposed to
insure the perfectness of their fit; one
] made the right and the other the left
! foot. He had three glovers for his
! gloves, one of whom was exclusively
| charged with the cutting out of his
= thumbs. Three hairdressers were like
( wise engaged to dress his hair.
AS for the personal appearance Of thi:
sublime dandy, we are told that hi:
face was rather long and his feature:
: neither plain nor ugly" Upon his re
tirement from military life he set up
/ splendid bachelor establishment Il
London and became the arbiter of tast
T and fashion while his money lasted
which was until about 1877. He thel
fed from his creditors to Calais, AM
!. after living there for some years Of
Il such remittances as he could procur
from his friends he was appointed cor
, sui at Caen. France. Here he becam
o reduced to utter penury and in 1910 b
" died in a hospital for lunatics. As
/ fashion plate Brummel has never bee
u surpassed or equaled since.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05

literary exercises, DANIEL WEBSTER.
society reunions, and the laying of the
corner stone of Webster Hall, the new
administration building. There was
also a centennial banquet at which
there were addresses by Senator Hoar'
Chief Justice Fuller and Gov. Chester
B. Jordan of New Hampshire.
Daniel Webster was born in Sails
bury now Franklin), \. H.. Jan Is
1882. He died Oct. "a, 1852. and the
whole nation mourned the loss Of a
great man.
Mr.. Webster's career was one Of the
most remarkable ever chronicled in
American history. No greater orator
ever stirred an audience on this CONT
nent. and his craftsmanship was Of
high order His renowG was world
wide at the time when he was most
active in public affairs and his memory
viii ever be cherished by America and
Americans.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
Comets of a Century.

During the nineteenth century 235
new comets were discovered. as
against sixty-two in the eighteenth CEN
fury. The nineteenth century also be-
held a greater number of large and
brilliant comets than did its predeces-
sor. The finest Of these were the COM
cts Of 1911, 1913, 1858, 1881 and 1882.
In the year 1900 only one periodical
comet was known, Halley's; now many
are known. of which at least seventeen
have been seen at more than one return
of perihelion-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05

t hat institution
was one Of the
N st important
events of the year
in educational cir
cles, and it brings
to mind one of the
greatest of Ameri-
can statesmen.
7 b e celebration
consi t e d of a
torchlight parade,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
The Laughing Plant OF Arabia

The Laughing plant" grows in Ara
bia. 1t obtains its name from the ef-
fects produced by eating its seeds. The
natives of the district where the plant
grows dry these seeds and reduce them
to powder. A small dose of this pow
der has similar effects TO those arising
from the excessive use Of intoxicants.
1t causes the most sober person to
dance, shout ana laugh, with the bois-
ferrous excitement of a mailman. and
to rush about cutting the most ridicu-
ious capers for about an hour. At the
expiration of this time exhaustion sets
In, and the excited person falls asleep.
to wake after several hours with no
recollection of his antics.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05

ing all predecessors
in the matter Of
dress. This has not
been so noticeable
of late years as in
the days Of King
George H., when
men wore silk or
velvet coats Of all
colors of the rain
bow. In the year
1913 there arose on
the horizon Of fash
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05

ciety. OF the 700
heroes. the society
decided that VIII
liam Allen of Sun
derIand performed
the most heroic
act and has con
ferred upon him
the gold medal for
the same deed
the saving Of three
lives by rising his
own four times.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
Idqbtine Hawaiian Homes.

A unique feature Of Honolulu dwell
ings is the provision made for lighting
the exterior as well as the interior.
Electric lights are set in the masonry
Of the walls, thereby throwing a rehec-
ton both inside and on the lawns,
where the residents spend most Of their
nights.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
nnw to CO. rid of II.

Trolley Car Conductor-Say, this
nickel is no good!
Mr. Endseat-Well, never mind; give
It to the company.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05

When a hostess puts her finger be-
tween the pages Of her book, and keeps
il there, don't stay longer than five
minutes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
BEAU sRuMMELL.
Dandy of randies Who Led Fashion In
England a Century Ago.

Every now and then there arises on
the horizon Of fashion some young
man who is DESTROYS Of outshin-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
ENeLANp.s eRAvEsT MAJ.
How william Allen Gained heroic
Distinction.

Seven hundred brave deeds perform
ed in England in 1900. were brought to
the notice of the Royal Humane So
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
A weesTER CENTENNIAL
Dartmouth College HonOrs Its Most
Famous Graduate.

The celebration by Dartmouth Col
lege of the Tooth anniversary Of the
graduation of Daniel Webster from
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-12-05
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
WRITES OF
HIS OLD
HOME.
Man Who Rose Frem Berry
Picker TO millionaire Recalls
Memories Of BOyhood.

Warsaw, n. y. oct. 5..-In the early 'Eos
there came TO Warsaw direct from the
Emerald Isle Charles Coffee, a typical
lrlshman in very respect. He souehr
work and dobtainedit, and, being OF a thrifty
and economical turn OF mind managed to
support his wife and family besides seq
ing to IL that his children were kept in
schooi that thty might OBTAIN what had
Deen denied him, a good education
During the War OF the RebeIItor ba
enlisted In the one Hundred and Thirty
sixth regiment, New York Volunteers
ano served out the time OF his enlistment
passing over great divide a short time
later
One Of his sons, Frank Coffee. now a
mlihonaire IN Sidney, Australia. has just
written q letter to one OF his old ac-
quaintances in this village, from which
the following quotations arc made:
Durlns Inc last year Sydney has been
visited by many officers OF the United
states navy II was my good pleasure
ana good fortune 10 enjoy a great deal
OIL their society and also 10 extend to
them many courtesies. You peopIe I'm
Warsaw and other towns often wonder
at the love for the Fatherland that sticks
10 the German, Irishmen and other exiles
from the eastern hemisphere, who seek
home I'm your midst
Wen, being desirous of looking on
some of the scenes OF my youth, 1 re-
quested my late partner, and at present
buyer. MIR. j. w. Lyon. OF Toronto. Ont,
10 visit Warsaw and obtain some photo
graphs, which he did. In one of future
trips around this planet / intend to stop
on at Warsaw and see the old town
Travel tends TO expand ones ideas, but
j have yet 20 meet the traveller who did
not look forward with pleasure TO a visit
20 his native hills.
Just think of &C.: born In Warsaw. on
Water street. April ., 1852. and our fam
lily left the place some time in 1867. L
wonder where all the boys have gone.
Some are dead, others like me, have gone
TO lands far distant. Well do / remember
the first money ever earned. L sold three
quarts of raspberries to Gus Darling for
"a cents in stamps up at the Erie station,
in 1862.
II believe you have a railroad now on
the east hill. I'm my time there was the
Erie railroad GA the west hill, and 1 used
to walk up there early in the morning
with q basket of maple sugar, pop corn
and apples, always on the alert to make
dollar The soldiers going to and fro wers
my best customers. 1 remember one night
befort the telegraph wires extended TO the
village. There was presidential election
going on
ut was about 10 o'clock at night, wet
and stormy Augustus Frank wanted
somebody TO take some of the election
returns down town, and i volunteered.
He asked me how much wanted and I
replied 30 cents. He offered me quarter
which l gladly took, and so IL has been
the habit OF my life. half loaf Is better
than no bread
81 hear that Merrill w. Gates has devel-
oped into great professor. Wallace Bart
lett occupies a fine position I'm the Patent
office i'm Washington. Henry Cross. well,
God only knows what became of him.
while | vegetate beneath the Southern
Cross"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
SIR THOMAS RESTS.

Sir Thomas Upton had the first day OF
absolute rest yesterday that he has had
since he arrived. The Erin was at anchor
OFF West 26th street, but near 20 the Jer-
sey shore. and her owner remained on
board all day.
There We're very few visitors. Mr.. and
Mrs. jameson and Mr. Watson had gone
10 Glen Cove on visit, and the Duke of
Alba was at the hotel In New York, so
Sir Thomas had the ship TO himself
When asked about his plans for the
near future he said:
After the dinner at the New York
Yacht club Tuesday night have a num-
Der OF invitations TO various clubs, but
| have not yet decided which 1 shall be
able TO accept, as my time is very limited.
II shall go TO Chicago TO be the guest
OF the Chicago Athletic club on Tuesday
of next week, leaving here Monday for
that place.
1T Is not likely that the Shamrock III
viii remain in commission. 1 am very
sorry she did not win at least one race.
Moreover, 1 am going TO give Captain
Sycamore and the crew OF the Shamrock
banquet. It will probably be on Thurs
day night. | feel that they have done
their very best 10 make the boat win
From another sorce il was learned
that there Is a hope on board the Erin
and Shamrock that another race for the
America cup may be arranged 20 be sailed
next year III this can be accomplished,
IL Is said. the Shamrock will be laid up in
New York for the winter. She Is at
present in the Erie basin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-07
How Large Was Ancient Rome +?

After carefully examining all the data.
We have. all the statements or the vari-
Gus ancient writers who allude TO Ii. and
all the facts which seem TO bear on the
question, | am convinced. says a writer
in Blackwood's ma sazine. that In esti-
mating the rumber at 10000 an, rath-
er undertaking than overstating IL. 1t
is much more probable that II WAS larger
than IL was smaller. DE Quincey also
estimates the inhabitants of Rome 1000
000 / will cite only one fact, and leave
this question. The Circus Maxifnus was
built To hold 250.06. or at a later period
probably $500 spectators. Taking the
smaller number. then, IL would be one In
sixteen OF all the inhabitants IL there
were 100000. But as one-half the popu-
lation was composed of slaves. who must
be struck out of the spectators. when the
circus was built there would be one I'm
eight OF the total population. excluding
slaves. Reducing again the number one
half by striking out the women, there
would be room for one i'm four. Again.
striking out the young children. and the
old men and the sick and i'm
potent. you would have accommo-
dation for nearly tho whole popu-
lation. Is IL pc ssible 10 believe than the
Romans constructed q circus 10 hold the
entire population of Rome capable OF go-
ing TO it?-for such must have been tho
case were there only 1000. .00Q Inhabitants
But suppose there were only 100000 In
habitants. IL is plain that Il would, OF
course, never have been possible 10 Alt
the great circus.-Exchange