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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
AN EXPERIMENT IN TOBACCO.

Some OF the tobacco planters Of Con-
in tho growth of the weed under cover.
The process is we'll described in an ar
ticle by Arthur Gcodri. h in the February
number of The Worlds Work.'' The
experiment Of Ariel Nicholson, 4 farmer
at Tariffviile, is particularly described.
( Last spring he erected pests nine feet
above tho ground and about rod apart
on four different tracts of land, amount
Ing in the aggregate TO eighteen acres
Over these posts on stringers and gall
ranizcd Wire a covering OF clecsacloth
was stretched, closing IN lie field above
and on every side. The cost, including
everything. was about $3.50 an acre. The
long rows OF plants-all of Sumatra seed,
which had had a years growth in Flor
ida--were set at different times in the
each might follow in quick succession
il should have been stated in advance
that the experiment was conducted for
The Government by N. l. Floyd. an ex-
pert In the Bureau Of Soils.
The farmers from all sections came to
see the tented tobacco field. and many
OF them smiled the smile of derision as
they looked on. But the experiment
proved to be cminently successful. The
covering protected the plants from the
hot sun. from the wind and the heavy
rains and from insects. and under the
cloth q uniform temperature was pos
sible, varying from three TO five degrees
warmer than that Of the open field The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
CLEANLINESS AND SENSE.

Elsewhere in to-day's paper we print q
communication from as esteemed CORE
spondent, who pleads for public cleanli-
ness. Our correspondent is a well known
business man, who has the true interests
of Richmond at heart and who is very
careful to sweep before his own door and
keep his own premises in order. His
place Of business is a model of neatness
and he always practices what he preach
es, at least in this respect.
We have made some improvements in
Richmond Since the anti-spitting ordi-
nance went into effect, but Richmond is
yet far from being a thoroughly genteel
city in appearance. We do not give the
attention that we should give to this
question OF public cleanliness. Our streets
ard public parks and public buildings are
not as neat in appearance as they should
be, and, as our correspondent points out,
the anti splitting ordinance is not enforced.
We do not believe in making this ordi-
nance oppressive, but where people will
fully and repeatedly violate it from day
to day, they should be disciplined
il . !
Public cleanliness is not merely a mat
ter of decencs; it is a matter of health
also. It is an interesting fact. which re-
cent statistics have demonstrated, that
the average lease Of life is now longer
in tie cities than in the country districts.
This must be due to scientific sanitation
in the cities, and with more attention to
such sanitation, human life inStown may
be stil further prolonged. II the cities
will keep themselves thoroughly clean and
provide an ample supply of pure water
for the people, and take all proper re-
cautions to prevent disease and the spread
OF disease. then will the people of the
cities have .a surer and q longer lease. on
life.
The anti Splitting ordinance is small
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
Galveston's Rondholders.

Galveston is having trouble with her
bondholders. Her debt is a little less
than $4,000. 600, and her bonds bear in
terest at the rate of five per cent. The
terrible storm of eighteen months ago,
from which she suffered so severely,
makes it impossible for her to meet
promptly the interest on her bonds. In
that storm six thousand of her citizens
lost their lives, and one-third OF her
property was swept out of existence.
On account of this she asked the holders
OF her bonds to agree to q compromise
of her debt. She offered to pay the face
value of her bonds on condition that the
interest was reduced from five per cent.
to three and one-quarter per cent. This
the bondholders refused to accept, and
made a counter proposition, which was
that the city pay three per cent. for the
next three years and thereafter the reg
ular five per cent, and, in addition, the
deferred two per cent for the three
years with three per cent. interest there
on. The city, it seems, thought this pro-
position was unjust-so unjust that 1T
declined to accept it. In order to bring
matters to a head, as it We're, she has
refused to pay any interest whatever
has, in fact, practically gone into bank
ruptcy.
Now it is for the bondholders to say
what course they intend to pursue
Savannah News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
AFTERMATH.

a special from P1ttShuTS SayS:;e1f. the.
plans OF the Amalgamatcd Associations
officials are carried out, 1900 workers in
iron and steel mills east OF the Alleghary
Mountains, including 2, 900 tube mill work
5ers, will become members of the union
Since 1891 the mills east of the mountains
have been non-union. Numerous attempt
to organize there have failed. Last SUM
mer there was q strike in q number OF
sLehigh Valley1plants among puddlers ana
others, who secured an advance in wages.
The strike was under Federation OF Labor
auspices. The federation then organized
number of uninos. These are to be
transferred to tho A1nalgamated Associ-
alton.
Jacob A. Riis tells Of an Irish teamster
who went to the priest in q fright; he had
seen a ghost on the church wall as ne
passed it in the night. And what was j t.
like?" asked the priest 1T was like moth
ing SO much as a big ass" said Patrick
wild eyed. go home, Pat, and be easy
replied the priest, soothinsly;; you've only
seen your own shadow."-E1change
A writer in the New York Sun offers
this satirical inforrlation: A sailors
trousers are cut wide at the bottom Sc.
that in holystoning and washing the deck
also in wadinf, ashore from a small! boat.
he can pull them up to the knee, the full.
part fitting the thigh, and a, small CLOTH.
strap buttons up the waisthand holdlns
them VI. They just fold back or up.
A certain member Of the legal profes.
sion. whose name is omitted for reasons
which will appear obvious, was asked.
some years ago by a young negro to de-
fend him on the charge Of murder.
Glow much money have you got?,s
asked the lawyer.
ANY friend or relative who'll raise.
some for your
.None,'' dcspairingly replied the negro
use got nobody ter cum t me aid. :
.Hunlph!,' muttered the attorney. say
YOU don't want lawyer. You want a
minister. 7-Philaoelphi Times.
During my absence says a physician
quoted by "The Rochester. Post-15xpress,'.
"ny two boys got into my consulting
room, where they began to play at belne
doctors Presently one of them UNLOCKED
the door and disclosed a skeleton 'Poon
What are you 'fraid aof?' he asked. lt s
nothing but an old skellington.' .W-Wh,t
where did it come from? asked the other
with chattering teeth. oh, don t know
Papa's had it a long time. expect it was
his first patient
Some years ago at a AIardi Gras ball at
the HOPKINS institute Of Art, a man
masked. approached a woman, masked
and asked her for a dance, as Is CON
sidered right and proper at zMardi Gras
"R,1t T don't know you, sir said the lady
in her most lev tone ''Well, I'm taking
as big 4 risk as you are retorted the
man-San Francisco gArgonaut,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
HOOKING FOR RELIEF.
Young Peoples Re ception.

The third big reception given by the
Young Peoples Society of the different
churches of Richmond and Manchester,
under the auspices of the Young Men s
Christian Association. will take place in
the Y. NJ c. "A. Hall Saturday night, Feb
ruary 18th, at S O'Clock.
An interesting programme has been ar
ranged by the Young Peoples Society OF
Christian Endeavor. After the programme
has been rendered there will be a basket
ball game in the gymnasium between the
two Y. NJ. C. a. teams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
PERSONAL AND CRITICAL.

Here is sarcasm from the Norfolk Led
ger:
Richmond is so very generous in its
plans for Ter-Centenary Exposition i'll
190I-wants a celebration that will take
in the whole State-how would it like one
with the ridewater section as the point
of radiation, with a gorgeous midway
say, at the head Of navigation on the
James?s
The baroness Won Olenhausen. of Bos-s
ton, whose friends celebrated her eighty
sixth birthday d few days ago. and who
attained distinction by her services as
nurse on the battlefields of Europe, has
been invited to meet Prince Henry on the
occasion Of his visit to the Hub. This;
exceptional honor is rendered her because
of the iron cross which the Princes
grandfather, Emperor William L, pre-
scented to her in recognition Of her work
for his soldiers.
When the artesian man strikes water
It's good thing to let well enough alone
Baltimore News.
Enid Dickens, "a granddaughter Of
Charles Dickens, was married in London
recently to Ernest BourcTier Hawksley.s
a son of Cecil Rhodes, solicitor. The.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
WANT THE BUILDING.
Local Committee Leaves Tonight for Wash-
{oefnn

inston.
The question of recommending an ap-
preparation for a new Federal building in
Richmond will come up before the Con-
grcssional Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock. The bill providing for the ap-
preparation has been offered in the Hotse
by Congressman John Lamb, but its pas
sage will also be urged by a committee
from the Chamber of Commerce. composed
of the following gentlemen: Messrs. 10
seph Bryan, S. Dabney CrenshaW, 81 /.
johnson, Il. G. Leigh, Jr., w. r. Meredith.
John 3. Purcell and w. O.. Shelton, who
will leave tonight for Washington to APP
pear before the committee Tomorrow
morning. Postmaster Knight viii accom-
pany these gentlemen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
OBITUARY.
Miss Margaret Lcshy.

L Miss Margaret Ieahy dlcd yesterday
morning at her home, No. lis North
Twentieth Street. Miss Leahy was for a
time connected with the Woman's College
as instructor in music but few months
ago was compelled to resign on account
of i'll health.
She was a most accomplished musician.
and bv her talent endeared herself to her
many friends.
She was the daughter of the late
Thomas and Mrs. Mary d. Leahy, and
leaves the following sisters and brother:
Misses NIaVme, Mamie, Nellie, Loretta
and Thomas Leahy.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock from ST. Patrick $
Church.
Veteran Reuben ". Long.
Veteran Reuben W. Long died Tues
day morning at Lee Camp Soldiers home
in the eighty-eighth year Of his age. Mr..
Long was a member of Johnsons Battery
OF Virginia Artillery, Of RockbrldSe coutl-
ty. during the Civil War, and brave
soldier. The funeral will take place d. al
the Home Chapel this afternoon at o:oo
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Landon II.
Mason.
Mir. Fobert L. Huston.
Mrs. B. T. Pison and her daughter
Miss Amelia Prison left last night
for Louisville, Ky, to attend the funeral
Of Mrs Pilson's brother, Mr.. Robert L.
Huston, whose death occurred IN san
Antonio, Texas. yesterday morning
]. NJ. w. Leftwich.
Especial Dispatch to The Tinles)
BEDFORD CITY, VA, Feb. INT j.
NJ. W. Leftwich died this morning from
pneumonia at the residence Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs: G. NJ Wigington ne was S11 e1g n ..
Leftwich, of this county. He moved to
Franklin county. but for the past two
years had made Bedford his home. He IS
survived by four children-Mrss e. N.
Horne, of Bedford, and Mr.. W. 3, Left
wich, of Franklin. The remains will pc
taken to Franklin for interment in the
family burying- ground.
E. R Hankins.
Especial Dispatch to The Tinles.)
KEYSVIDLE. VA. Feb. 2-Mr. r. r.
Hankins died at his home on Main Street
of pneumonia last night at IL o'clock. he
was buried from Ash Camp Church at 5
o'clock this afternoon.
Mr.. aHankins came here some years ago
from Halifax county. He leaves a wife,
s five children and three brothers.
John Thurstiield.
Special Dispatch to The Tin,es)
s 8CREWE. VA, Feb. 12-Alr. John
Thursttield, a very old and highly-respect-
terday. He was born in England. but was
brought to this country when boy.
Z. j. Ponton.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
E CREWIs, a.. Feb 12.-Mr. r. J.. Pom
ton died last night at his home here. He
was a valued employee in the Norfolk and
Western Railroad shops.
o. - 5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13

Archbishop Corrigan has granted dis
pclsation 70 those Catholics who viii at
tend the dinner which the American
press vii. give to Prince Henry. Tie
freedom CT the press must not be inter-
fered with on an occasion of this char
actor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
Special Announcement.

On Wednesday and Thursday evening",
February l9ti, and 20th the distinguished
actress, Kathryn Kidder. will be seen foi
the first time in this city in her latest and
much talked-of success, Molly Plteter,
the heroine of the American Revosutork
Sale of seats will commence Monday, Feo'
rt,ary 18th, at . o'clock sharp. Prices, &c
to $50 In view of the large number %
INQUIRIES regarding this engagement that
have already been made at the box Office,
il has been decided that application rof
seats sent in before February 18th VIII bt
flied in the order of their receipt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13

The n5ws that Great Britain and Japan
hayo formed an alliance to preserve the.
integrity oil China and Korea is interest
ing. but not surprising. The United
States will be very friendly to that alli-.
ance It means peace in China and more more
trade for us.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13

thing In itself, but It IS an educational
measure and should be so regarded by the
people and the Ulcers OF theslaw we DE-
rect the attention OF Mayor TAYLOR and
s the police Of the city to our correspond
. ert' s timely conlmunica ion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
CREME. VA, Feb. 12.-AIr. John
Thursttield, a very old and highly-respect-
ed citizen of Jennings Urinary, died yes
sterday. He was born in England, but was
brought to this country when boy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13

Especial Dispatch to The Times
d CREWE,,ss "A, FEB 12.-Mr. r. j. Pom
ton died last night at his home here. He
was a valued employee in the Norfolk and
w estern Railroad shops.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-13
Yeteran Reuben W. Long.

Mrs. 3. T. Pilson and her daughter
Miss Amelia Prison left last night
for Louisville, Ky. to attend the funeral
Of Mrs. Pilson's brother, Mr.. Robert u.
Huston, whose death occurred IN San
Antonio, Texas. yesterday morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Mrs. Margaret Schwinn died at
the home of her son, Jacob Schwinn
in Audubon township last Friday
at the age of rs years, IL months
and days. The funeral services
were held in the Christian church
in this city Sunday afternoon and
were conducted by the pastor Rev.
Sheetz. Mother Schwinn had only
lived mere about year but during
that time she made many friends
who will mourn her loss and ex-
tend their sympathy to the bereav-
ed family. Interment was made in
Evergreen Cemetery Tri-
bune, Nov. 81.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04
West Town Coal Yard.

We will sell coal for the next
thirty days, from December 9Th to
January 5th, as follows: Centerville
1925, Colfax $4.75, Beacon $3.50 etc.
Overloaded with coal, and have no
room for it. We also sell Oil Meal,
Ear Corn, Oats. Feed Barn to feed
your team when in West Town.
HANSEN, the coal dealer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Miss Maggie Donohue of Audubon
who is engaged to teach the Ed
wards school in Audubon town
ship came here early Monday
morning and hiring a rig was
driven out to her school only to
find the date of commencement
changed to December Sth. She re-
turned here and took the evening
train home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Jens w. Sorensen, Jens Sorensen
and Miss johnson, of near Elkhorn,
start for Denmark next Saturday to
visit friends and enjoy the sports of
Christmas and New Years as they
are enjoyed in that country.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

J.F. Jobes has resigned as post
master and Henry Geist has been
appointed in his place. This office
has been held in the Jobes family
for over 40 years at their country
residence.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04
Land, Land! Land!!

have some of the best ia rm list
ed for sale in Guthrie county, rang
ing from $4,000 to $4,000 per acre
Anyone desiring to buy a good
farm will do well to call on or write
to D. L. CANAL,
Wichita, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Geo. II. Dimick returned yester-
day from Dewey county, Oklahoma
Territory, where he purchased 100
acres of land. He is well pleased
with that country,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Salesman Wanted to look after our
interests in Audubon and adjacent
counties. Salary or commission.
Address The VICTOR OIL Co.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

F. B. Hanlin of kirtley, Wyom-
ing brought lot of cattle to Oma-
ha sold them and arrived here last
Tuesday on short visit with his
mother brothers and sisters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

A. Green has partitioned off his
work shop and will have his store
goods and work shop in the front
part of the building the back part
being turned into bar room for
the travelling public.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

J.F. McAninch was taken down
last night with an attack of kidney
trouble to which he is subject and
is unable to be at his place of bust
ness today.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

TAKE NoTIcE!-I will be in Extra
with Buckwheat Flour on Tuesday
December 8. Meet me prompt please
and get what you want, as l will
bring some extra along.
FAMED
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Conklin left,
last Friday, for Guthrie Center near
where they will spend the winter
at the home of their daughter, Mrs.
John Persing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

John Nelson and family of the
West Hamlin creamery, start for
their old home in Denmark next
Saturday to spend the holidays
among relatives and friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Miss Minnie Campbell who works
in the millinery business with Miss
Anna Dorr is out of the store now
on account of the rheumatism.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Jacob Andrews had business re-
quiring his attendance in Atlantic
on Monday and Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Mrs. E. d. Powell and daughters
Mary and Clara went to Atlantic,
last Friday, and visited a couple of
DAYS with relatives in that city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Mrs. G. v. Smith and daughter of
Kirkwood, Illinois, arrived IN time
for Thanksgiving dinner at the
home of her sister Mrs. q. T. Waits,
wife of the Green Bay manager in
this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Miss Doffing and her brothers,
Vim. and Nick, entertained a num-
Der of their young lady and gentle
men friends in their usual happy
manner last Sunday at dinner
party.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Miss Dora johnson, daughter of
Nels G. Johnson, spent Thanks
giving with her father at the P. l.
Whitfield home, returning to her
home at Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Petersen's in Audubon on Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Mrs. w. II. Bowman returned yes
terday from Ross where she has
been the last four weeks in attend
ance on her daughter Mrs. Charley
Wilde who was ill.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Many new novelties in toys car
be found at my store.
T, f, McAninch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Bring the children in and inspect
my line of holiday goods. The
best selected stock in Extra will be
found at McANINCH'S
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04
For Sale.

A Howard piano used ~ years,
good as new just tuned. Call at the
home of Mrs. S. 7. Dodge. If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

At the present time there is over
$3S,O00.00 in outstanding checks
that have been drawn by E. F.
Sperry as pension agent at Des
Moines and sent to pensioners who
have failed to get the same cashed.
In view of the changes in the
agency, to take effect January LIST, it
is desirable that all of these checks
be sent in for payment, so that the
accounts can be more easily adjust
ed at the end of the present year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Ed Gilroy and Pete Tharnish Jr.
and their lady friends enjoyed the
hospitality of their Audubon
friends Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dono-
hue last Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

c. F. Nelson, residing one mile
west of town, was attending to bust
ness affairs in Audubon on Tues.
day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Mrs. Caroline Jenkins went to
Carson yesterday on weeks visit
to relatives residing there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

John Stoner has sold the lots he
recently purchased in the Gates
addition to w. ii. Covalt receiving
a fine per cent above the cost price.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

A child of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Waits is quite i'll at this writing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04
Fine line of choice Holiday Goods
at Gault's.

The date August "a to 20, 1903, has
been set for the Iowa State Fair.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Come in and look at our Parry
and Clark buggies and get prices
III. P. HANSEN & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Mrs. N. P. Lauritzen is ill with
severe attack of la grippe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Bibles, testaments, story books,
poems and books of fiction for holi-
day presents for sale by
NICK DoFFING & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

The death Angel came to the
home of our comrade Charles w.
Graham in Audubon township,
Thursday lastand called away Mrs.
Graham from the tolls and pains
of life to the brighter world be-
yond where no sickness or sorrow
ever comes. She had been serious
ly i'll for the past three weeks but
the word of her death came as a
surprise to her many acquaintance
and friends in the community
Anita Republican.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04
Take Notice!

Our timber sale is continued to
Nov. 20.
MAE AND PEARL JENKINS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Charley Williams sale last Tues.
day out in Greeley amounted to
SOLO, running 5000 above what he
calculated on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

c. 7. Waits, manager of the Green
Bay Lumber Company left today
for few days visit with his par
ents at Nishnabotna, Missouri.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Mrs. Guernsey will entertain the
Ladies Aid society of the Congrega-
tional church on Wednesday, Dec.
10th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Miss Mary Nepper residing with
her parents west of town, returned
last Monday from the Bluffs where
she has been visiting sister.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Santa Claus always leaves the
best selection of toys with
T. f. McAninch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

The subject next Sunday at the
Y. M. G. a. meeting is Burdens
Gal. 60. Leader, w. r. Copeland.