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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
LABOR NEWS NOTES,
Master Painters ana paperhansers to

Master Painters and Paperhaneers to
Unitc-T:bacco Workers Split.
It is probable that joint organization
will be effected between the master paint
ers and master paper-hangers this week
Mutual protection and benefit will be the
objects.
I be iourneymen painters and naner-
hangers have for a long time co-operated
anu TINS IS me pii4.-pe-. .euso4. why
their employers will combine
The relations at present existing be-
tween employer and employee are very
satisfactory to both sides. The Journey
men have requested certain concessions.
which have not as yet been granted,
but there is ample time within which
the bosses can think over the PROPOSE
ton and render a decision. The present
contract between employers and en-
ployees will not expire until the first of
April. 1t will in all probability be re-
newed upon practically the same terms
as exist in the present contract
The tobacco workers of the city are at
ODDS over alleged bad faith in the actions
of two unions in their dealings with the
other. AT the meeting of local union No.
II, Friday night, resolutions We're adopted
calling upon President Gompers to take
cognizance of the condition of affairs ex-
listing in this city, and declare the unions
disapproval of the methods adopted by
the Advisory Board of No. u and No. 40.
The report of the committee says:
From the way the board has handled
this matter (referring to the arrangement
of a wage scale) it appears that their idea
is to allow the United States Tobacco
Company and J. G. Dill the exclusive use
of the union label, despite the report of
your committee, appointed to Investigate
these two firms, who reported that up to
February 9Th neither of them had lived
up to the agreement signed by them on
January list. and, therefore, We're no more
entitled to the use of the union label than
the firms who had declined to sign on the
ground that they could not afford to pay
the scale asked in the agreement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
CAT BIGGER
GETS HIS SWORD
After Many Years His Trusty Weapon
IS Returned TO

Captain Charles p. Bigger. command
ant of the Soldiers Home, who was
captain of the old Richmond Light IN
fantry Blues, has been made happy by
fregaining possession Of his old war
sword, which was surrendered on FEB
ruary s. 1852. at Roanoke Island, N z.
The sword has been in the keeping OF.
General Rush G. Hawkins. of the Ninth
Regiment, New York Volunteers. from
whom it has recently been received. 5z
: IN reference to the return of the swordr
General Hawkins wrote:
ut was in my possession, bundled with
my own swords for about thirty years
possibly more. A year ago, about, the
whole were brought to light, and sIsde-
termined to return the one you now have
to the locality where it rightfully be-
longed Am glad you have found your.
own, and hope you will give 1t to your
gallant old company when you pass over
to the other side.
The career of Captain Bigger was a
gallant one, as can be seen from the tol-
lowing official letters:
Headquarters First Military Dist.
Department n. C. & S. Va,
November 4, 1864.
To General S. Cooper, a. and l. General:
General,-Captain F. Carter. OF Com
panyA, Forty-sixth Regiment, Virginia
Volunteers, was wounded on the 18th Of
June and died on the 18th Of June last,
in the defense of Petersburg. The First
Lieutenant, Charles p. Bigger, was
wounded severely in the left arm on the
18th of June last, and has since been in
the hospital. He is now recovered SO as
to claim his promotion in place OF Cap.
tain Carter. I take pleasure in recon-
mending him for promotion without ex-
animation. He enlisted for the war early
in 1861, with his company, the first, peV-
haps,, in this State to do so. He has al
ways proved meritorious officer, com
petent, diligent and without reproach,
except the honor of his wound, if that
be thought more than a physical disa-
bility in the way of disqualification. As
an officer of experience and gallantry,
well known and liked by his men, 1 know
of none better entitled to promotion for
merit. Respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
HENRY A WISE,
n. B.-Lieutenant Bigger was under my.
command on the 18th of June when Cap
tain Carter was killed. Since the 18th,
I have been in command of this district.
II. "A. WISE.
Brig. Genl.
Record and Pension Office,
War Department,
Washington, Aug. II. 1899.
It is shown by the records of this Office
that Charles p. Bigger was first SER
geant, Company A, Forty-sixth Virginia
Infantry Or L. I. Blues, April 81, 1861;
that he was elected second lieutenant in
June, 1861; that he was captured at Roa-
noke Island February s, 1862, and pro-
noted the same date to first lieutenant;
that he was wounded near Petersburg,
June II, 1864, and promoted the same day
to captain, and that he retired to the
invalid corps on November IT, 1854
No further record relative to him has
been found.
By authority of the Secretary of War,
+. c. AINSWORTH,
Chief of Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
TrV Snowflake Flour
$1,000 bbI., 25C. bag

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Salt Pork......-...-..-.-.....6Hcl Id
plugs Plum Tobacco~..-.--..a5c
Good New Orleans Molasses, zoe
Bon Ami. ........4c
2 lb pkge Postum Cereal 200
Baking Chocolate...--..-..:9c cake
New Hecker's Prepared Buck
IS. wheat .................9c package
Home>Made Preserves....-...6c Id
= lbs Va. Buckwheat...........--s5c
Floating Toilet Soaps for SC
Brown Stuff and Bran....9oc hun
Ralston Breakfast Food:....1sHo
Half BarrelsNew North Caro-
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Half Barrels New North Caro-
lima Roe Herrings...-..-Ss.s5
New North Carolina Gross
Herrings.-..............-.9s.5o Dbl
Early June Peas....-...-.--Jc can
Ammonia, per bottle-.......5c
New Raisins ,.....----.........-5c 10
Pickles, per gallon-.-............soc
Il lb. Smoking Tobacco....-.i2c
Good Mixed Tea. .......--3oc 10
Matches, per dozen..-..- .-------4c
Lion Coffee. lb papers-.....--ttc
Irish Potatoes..-....-.....-toc peck
Pure Old Cider Vinegar for
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Larue Cans Pie Peaches ........sc
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Good Cream Cheese. 2 lbs tors5c
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Extra Fine Sherry
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Extra Fine Whiskey...Ss gallon
Roasted Peanuts....--...4c. quart
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
AIARDI GiAS VIA THE SEABOaRD
AIR LINE RAILWAY.

IL
19rh, 1901; Monte. Ala, February
18th 10 19.i,, 1901: l'ensi,co,a. Ella
February 14,h 4, 10Th. 1901.
On account of the above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
round-trip tickets from Richmond, Va,
and from all stations selling coupon tick.
cts on its line TO New Orleans. La, Mo.
bile. Ala, and Pensa cola, Fla. at one
1irst-class fare for the round "trip. Tick
cts will be sold. commencing February
18th. 10 the 18th. inclusive, with final re-
turn limit March It'll, 1901.
Round-trip fare from Richmond to New
Orleans $3.50. to Mobile $3.50, and Pen
sacola s24.50.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway offers
to the travelling public two magnificent
trains for the South daily. One. the
Florida and Metropolitan Limited. leaving
this city at 1910 P. NJ. and the other
leaving ut 12-2S p. NJ. (noon). Pullman
and sleeping-car reservations made on:
application: For futher infci nation call
on or write any. agent of the Seaboard
Air Limo Railway.
2. P. SMITH.
District Passenger Agent
r. =. L.ABuNCH. 800.
General Passenger Assut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
DR.. Boatwri-ht l., New Jersey

President Boatwright, of Richmond
College, is in New Jersey;sand tomorrow
speaks for the Peddy-Memorial Church,
near sHeightstown.
philanthropist, gave to this church sutfi-.
cient sum to build an edifice and have
left surplus endowment. Once each
year appropriate services are held infthe.
church on what is designated Founders
Day Some distinguished person from
a distance is asked each year to speak,
and to DR.. Boatwright the honor fell this
year -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
MADE A NEW RECORD.
Shubrick, Richmond Built Boat,
Sets the Pace

Z Il : y s
The Shubrick, built by the William r.
Trisg Company, of this city. has made a
new record in torpeGo-boat trial trips.
The trial was held Yesterday off Cape
Charles, and the doughty little craft set
the pace for all of her class. The trial
yesterday was the builders trial trip,
and for 16 minutes the average number of
revolutions was 3I5 per minute. while the
nlaxi1num was S92. Though designed to
make 26 knots. the Shubricll's perform
ance yesterday shows her speed to be
% Ia knots.
A call will be made, and the official trial
trip will be made probably this week.
The remarkable part OF the Shubrick's
performance is. that yesterday was the
first run the boat ever made. The vessel
was manned with a yard crew in charge
of Superintendent Nelson and Assistant
Superintendent Jardine. Captain Coleman
was in charge of the engines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
Sour kr0ut, &c OF

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Molasses, per gallon...-..-..4oc
New Rolled Oats,7c pkg, OR &C Id
jefferson Soap ........-......sc bar
Jelly, per lb...........,:.............2
Larae cans Pie Peaches.........Sc
Sweet Pickles..........-...toc bottle
5-lb pals Preserves ...........e5c
Small Sugar-Cured Hams,-.8zc
Washing Powder, package..--.sc
Extra Layer Figs,.:.:........toc
New Hominy and Grits ....-...-.sc
6 Id Jar Mince Meat............95c
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
EACH LAMP A SMALL SUN.
Nicola Tesla, the Electrician, Per fleets His Remarkable Daylight
 illumination"

Nicola Tesla has at last perfected his new system of electric lighting daylight illumination, it may be called and he hopes to have it soon intro- duced into general use. Under full head of electricity the lamp has the color of ice in the sun. There are neither wires nor carbon flaments to break or burn out.
 The lamp may be described as a nest of glass tubes, bent in rectangu- lar form. Each lamp has about 20 feet of the white flaming tubes. Into this square coil of hollow glass of the diameter of ones finger electricity is sent quivering from Tes.a's oscillator.
 Tes.a's oscillator, which he rc'ieyes is the key for solving the most iTnor- tant electrical problems of ths day, causes electrical vibrations of incon- ceivable speed. These vibrations turn the atoms of the gases in the tubes into. as it were. little comets. which shoot through the inclosed space with tremendous rapidity, leaving trains of light behind. This sudden starting and stopping of the current produces continuous light, neither of the incan- descent nor of the arc light character. but purely soar. In other words, each lamp is little sun.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
TO DEVELOP POPULATION.
WIscOnsin LegislatOF Plans to ORer PreaiunA to Mothers of
 Large Fanilies.

Freak legislation has broken out again in the Wisconsin legislature in the form of two sensational bills relat- ing to matrimony. One is bill to en- courage the development of population by the state giving a premium to the mothers of large families. Mothers of a family of six children are to receive ten dollars annually; mothers of seven $12; mothers of eight, $l5; mothers of nine, $20; mothers of ten, $25; mothers of II, !$30,. and mothers of l2 or more, $35.
 The other is bill providing a special tax of ten dollars annually upon all un married men over 30 years of age. The bills have not yet been introduced. but will shorty be presented to the !tgisla- ture by Assemblyman Christian Sarau, of Oshkosh.
 Mir. Sarau does not claim to be the author of the bills, and it is said that both of them were drafted by mem- bers of the Woman's club of Osh- kosh.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
NEW sIx-INcH GUN.
aa E2Ort VIII Ne Made to Ss- cure . Better Weapon.

It has been decided that a new six. inch rapid-fire gun is to be construct ed at the war department in an effort to secure a better gun of that type than has been purchased abroad by the navy department. The gun is to be built at the Bethlehem steel works and must give a muzzle velocity of .3,000-foot seconds ana be capable of being fired at the rate of at least 5000 pounds per minute at 2.5O0-foot seconds velocity. I he distinctive feat ures of this gun win be the breech mechanism, patented by the Bethle- hem company. The navy department recently purchased the right to use the breech mechanism of the Vickers people in England, the sum paid be- ing s25O,OOO.
 The Bethlehem mechanism is sup posed to be an improvement on the Vickers. Some recent tests made with the Vickers device, it is said, resulted in a gun being fired as many as ten shots per minute.
 The guarantee in the case of the Bethlehem mechanism is eight rounds in the same period. and there is a hope, of course. that the Vickers achievement will he surpassed.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
EXPEDITION TO LABRADOR.
Scientists Arranging for StuAy of Geography, Geology, Botany,
 Zoology, MineralOgy, Etc.

A geological and geographical expe- dition to Labrador, Iceland and Green- land is being planned at Boston for the coming summer. Last summer five Harvard men went to Labrador, with Dr. k. A. Daly, of the university mu- scum. department of geology and geog- raphy. This years expedition, which is also under Dr. Daly, promises to be much larger and more elaborate.
 AS banned at present, the expedition will have a large steamer and take 60 men, if that number can be found who wish to go. In this party it is hoped to have students of geography, geology, botany. zoology. mineralogy and all branches of natural history. The expedition is not limited to Ameri- cans, but men of all nationalities are asked to go. A doctor will attend the men.
 Explanatory lectures will be given on the regions visited from time to time by the leader of the expedition. Labrador will be investigated again.
 The expedition will start June 26 and return on September 20.
 Labrador will not be the limit of the expedition. The men will go north to examine the lava fields. geysers and fjords of Iceland and the glaciers of West Greenland. A hunting party is to be landed on the west coast of Green land and in Labrador for short time.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
RICH ORE IN PIXIES PEAK.
ing Nine Hundred Feet Into Mountain.

The first strike of any importance ever made on Pike's peak is the one just discovered in the tunnel of the Oil Creek Mining company of Cincinnati. The mountain has been prospected for years and is supposed by many to be the starting point of the rich leads found in Cripple Creek. but surface work has never disclosed any ore. By running a tunnel into the very heart of the mountain, however. the Oil Creek company has opened three-foot vein of $50 ore and pockets carrying fabulous values. The tunnel is now in 900 feet under Pike's peak. Work was. begun in March. 1896. At that time there was no ore in sight. and nothing but theory to warrant the expendi- ture of money. George H. Bohrer. pres ident of the German national bank of Cincinnati. is also president of the Oil Creek Mining company. George Kreis is secretary and J. R. Pictou is treas urer.
 The utmost secrecy is maintained by the interested parties.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
WORLDS WHEAT CROP.
According to Figures of Oonsul at Bremen It Will Show Shortage
 for 1900.

According to- figures compiled at Bremen by Consul Diederich the worlds wheat crop for 1900 will show a decrease of over 3OO,OOO,OOO bushels as compared with s99. Among the big reductions in ssble are: Rus sia, from 4S4,1Os, 4oO to l45.2ss.C GOO bushels; United States, from 552 2,995.- 093 to 497,123.s1r bisht@s British In- dia, from 232,934,437 to 179,693,3l2 bushels; France, from 3t SS2,223 to 3Os.242,5i1 bushels; Italy, from l39,- 35O, ,l9O to 114,35s,3sO bushels, and Ger many, from 14l,36s,2sO to 115,s77, ,39O bushels.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
Spring Meetings. National Association
 of Merchants and Travellers.

Chicago, Feb. 6, l3, 20, and 2; March 6, l3, 20, and 27.
 For the above occasions, excursion rates of one and one-fifth, the lowest first class one way fare for the round trip, on certificate plan is authorized. Continuous passage tickets for the gO- ing trip may be sold. and certificates issued only on the following dates:
 February 3rd to 8th inclusive, Febru- ary 17th to 22nd inclusive, March 3rd to 9th inclusive, and March 17th to 22nd inclusive.
 For further particulars call on G. E.. Sullivan, Agent.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30

WANTED "A case of bad health that RETAINS Will sc benefit They banish pain and psoosg lfe One gives relief. Note the word RETAINS on the package and secept no substitute. RETAINS, 10 for eents nay b. had any drug Ten sanpes and thousand testneaias will be mailed to any address for five cenis forwarded to the Ripans Chemical Co.,. No. Spruce Street. New York.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
Female SchooI-Teachers. e rs.

Women are rapidly displacing men as teachers in the schools of New York. During the last year there was a decrease of 217 in the number of men employed, while the number of women teachers increased 1,O73.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
Not the spread-Eagie Kind.

The eagles distributed by the Elm peror William, says the Milwaukee Sentinel, are not the kind that made West Point famous.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
Debt of London.

London's debt, including the sums owing by the city corporation, now reaches the sum of z 50, 0,564,O19.
The Coconino sun., 1901-03-30
Nod . FOrcIbIe Comparison.

La grippe is more deadly, says the Chicago Record, than the French duel by several dozen a week.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-19
DOING GOOD EVERYWHERE,
A Medical That ETectunIIy
Cures Piles In Every Form.
Fnr MANY wears physicians h1ye az

For many years physicians have expert
mented in vain, seeking q remedy which
would effectually cure piles and olilc. rectal
troubles without resurting to Il surgical
operation Many remedies were found 10
give temporary relief, but hone could he
depended upon to make Il lasting. satisfac-
tory cure.
Within 4 recent period, however, a new
remedy. the Pyramid Pile Cure, mas been
repeatedly tested in hundreds of cases and
with highly satisfactory results.
The FIRST effect of the Pyramid Pile Cure
is to instantly remove the pain and irrita-
ton generally present, and from that time
on the cure rapidly progresses and before
the patient is hardly aware of IL he is en-
tireiy cured. The remedy seems to act di-
rectly on the nerves and blood vessels of
the parts affected. as it comes into direct
contact with them and sets TYP d healthy
action, which in Il perfectly natural pray
brings the parts 10 their normal condition.
The remedy does its work without ary
pain or Inconvenience to the sufferer, and is
justly considered one Of tie most neritori-
ors discoveries of modern medicine.
Piles is one of the most Annoying and
oftentimcs dangerous diseases. With Which
humanity is afflicted. If nes,ected. it fire.
Quently develops into Fis.uld or some
equally fatal and incurable trouble. VII. reas
by the timely use of this simple but eject
i've remedy no one need suffer a single law
from any form of piles, unless they want
to.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is perfectly harm
less. containing no mineral poisons. and is
fifty cents 4 package. 1t Is sold II drug
stores everywhere. The manufacturers of
the remedy are the Pyramid Drug Co. of
Marshall. Mich. who have placed this
excellent prepa ration before the public Only
after giving 1t thorough add repeated
tests in the hands of reputable physicians.
The results in hundreds OF cases have con-
WINGED US that it will not disappoiht yau.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-19
LITTLE MORE COLD
YET, SAYS HYATT.
Two Days of Ralmy Weather. Fol
lowed by Big Drop i'll TEN
p%erature.

After two days of balny spring weather.
Doctor Hyatt says that st. Louis will be
once more in the hands of the March lion.
although his fierce disposition is tempered
somewhat. Despite considerable forethoIght
and a display OF rare diplomacy in manag-
ing the weather powers. Doctor HYATT was
forced TO admit Monday that st. Louis
would again enjoy the pleasures which ac-
company cloudy skys and rainy weather,
together with Il considerable drop in tenn
perature. causing raglans and listers TO be
dragged forth from places where they have
been put away for the summer.
The clouds which forctoid the approach of
bad weather settled over St. Louis Mon
day afternoon. and Doctor Hyatt says that
despite his most strenuous efforts two or
three days must elapse before he can
and bring on another spell of fair weather.
The low which made It's appearance
Saturday in the Northwest" said Doctor
Hyatt, has now reached the Mississippi
VALLEY. When il reaches st. Louis there
will be Il drop in temperature of about
twenty degrees. which will mean that the
mercury will hover for some time around
the freezing point. Tuesday will he chilly
and possibly there may be a slight fall of
snow. The drop will bring frost. which will
be general all over the Western States.
THE barometer is highest over the South
Atlantic and North Pacific States and low
est over the Central West. Snow fell yes
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-19
INNOCENT MAN spent
ONE YEAR IN PRISON.
John Randolph, the Victim of a
Woman's Spite, Has Finally
Been Freed.
REprRLIc

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
centralia. ILL.,. March 1S.-After spending 4
full year in the Southern Illinois Peniten-
tiary for an offense he did not commit. and
which the prosecuting witness now AYERS
he did not commit John Randolph is now
at his home just across the Washington
County line.
lie was convicted last March in the
Washington Circuit Court OF Criminal AS
| saults. the prosecuting witness being Hest
ner Casner. a relative. who gave her age
at that time as Ii years. The case was
fought bitterly. but the girl was a good wit
ness. and after spending the price of 100
acres of good farm land in defending him
self Randolph was convicted.
lie was Il middle-aged man Of good family
and his wife and children never deserted
hin. They had Il farm left. but were will
Ing to spend that in getting him out of
prison.
Mrs. Randolph never gave up. but kept
slightly related to Randolph and finally
confessed that she was actnated by spite
in giving her testimony against him She
signed Il sworn statement while in Jail here
a few weeks ago that her sister and herself
| were angry at Randolph: and on that ac-
| count, and on account Of her sister. with
whom she lived. threatening her. she made
the case against him.