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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
Old Books at Charleston,

The great and general interest taken
by tho people Of the South Atlantic
Coast in the Exposition at Charleston,
has led to many good results, not the
least Of which has been the bringing
to the public view much that is both rare
and ancient.
The plaGe is a very mine of long buried
treasure. Three hundred years OF stir
ring history and unexampled vicissitude
have not sufficed. to dispose of many gems
Of art and industry, that have been hidden
away in dark corners; boarded in dark
vaults or buried in the earth for safe
keeping. In case m a corner Of the
State Building at the Exposition. are not
less than twelve volumes, printed before
the year 1900. With strong leather bind
irg, heavy pages, plain lettering, bcauti-
flu" illumination, they bid fair to wcathe,
three or four more centuries without Sc
r1ous trouble.
SPRAYING with open leaves, lies the
History Of the Buccaneers" printed fol!
VIM Crooke at the Green Eragoon with
out Temple Bar, 1854; being history
OF the remarkable assaults upon the West
indies by the Buccaneers of Jamaica and
Tcrtusas, and the unparalleled exploits
of Sir Henry Morgan our English ia
maican hero who sacked Puerto Velo.
burnt banana. ETC.
In the same case is an Indian Bible
printed in 1850 and John Smiths History
Of Virginia, of date 1862 These books
with many others. are the property of
the South Carolina College.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

and his name went into the Register
as Chester A. Arthur Tibbetts, but in the
Irtercst of Euphony he was dubbed Art
because Art is Long.
The 1'ibbetts Family liveS in the City
end Link. tho tirst-born, enjoyed all The
advantages of Life in an Apartment
Building. He went to a Graded School
and picked UP so much knowledge that
ur the age Of IL he could set his Parents
down in front Of him and tell them
Things they did not know. At IA he was
so far along that he knew how to lie III
Ped and have his Mother bring his
breakfast up to him. lie went to Dane
ing School and learned to play all the
"Finafore'' music on the Upright Agony
FOX. Sometimes he chided Mr.. and Mrs.
T:hhetts for not having so much Money
es many of the People he met at Dancing
Parties. He had about as much >Applica-
ton as a uscd-up Porous Plaster. and
ft2 worried more about his Complexion
than he did about his Business Prospects.
Mr.. Jibbetts gave him a Desk at the
Cffice and called him Assistant some
tling. His duties consisted of looking
at the Clock and writing Notes to the
GRzellcs he had met the Night before.
If he had been set out on the Pavement
:re told to Root Tor himself, it would
have broken him Of the Habit Of Eating.
Link was whatever they called a Lob
ster in 1880 Mr.. 1ibbetts realized that
City Life had an enervatinG Effect on
1:uys and made them Superficial and
Wise in their own Conccit.
Club was years old and not yet sue
cE,nbed TO the Matinee Habit, so His
1'arents decided 10 ship him out to the
Green Fields and keep him there until
he had developed 4 Character. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tibbetts knew that all the Men OF
Sterling worth, mentioned in Political
Biographies, had been raised on the
Fern. They figured that il Club could
nc left in the Country to run with the
Live Stock. he would grow up 10 be a
Sturdy and sclf-reliant Character. with
NJ harkering for Soda Water and the
Military Schottische.
Therefore Club was sent out to live
with Uncle Jabez Quacienbusf. an Agri-
cnlturist who owned $50 Acres and was
sill wearing the Army Ovcrcoat that the
Government had given him when the
Mar broke out. Club slept on a Feather
Tick up in Room where they had the
Seed Corn hung on the Rafters. Uncle
labe would SaniS him out at 4:30 G. NJ.
and keep him in the Field until the early
Candle Lighting, so that usually he had
two Meals in tho Dark. On Sunday he
and the Hired Hand would sit in the Hay
Now and read Almanacs. In the Winter
he attended a District School and learned
TO bound Patagonia. but he did not so
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
MODERN FABLES.
By GEORGE ADE.
Modern Fable Of the Man and Wife Who
Had Three Sons With Distir-
guished Names.
copyright, 1902, by Robert Howard Rus.ell)

where he may associate with bright
Youth of his own age and yet DO away
from the distracting and corrupting 1nflu-
ences Of the Big City,
Accordingly Art was farmed out to a
Cousin residing in a drowsy Cooperation
OF about 1900 souls. fguratively speaking.
He went to the Grammar School and
what he didn't learn at School he learned
in Back Alleys and Eox Cars. However,
his Parents were hap Y IN the knowledge
that he was beyond the influence Of the
saudy Play House. the gilded Buffet and
the seductive Dancing Academy. He
was out where nothing happened unless
the Boys started it themselves. So they
started It.
When he was twenty he was sent to the
CITY, an extra fine Specimen of what the
Small Town can produce. He had his
hair combed down into his eyes lie wore
a punlsy little Derby. about two SKIES too
small Tho turn-down Collar was four
inches high and he wore ravy-blue
Cravat with copper Butterfly for
Scarf Pin. Furthermore. he wore a Suit
of Clothes that was intended for gen
tile Brakeman On his Lapel he had
Button Photograph of the Girl who work.
ed in The Millinery Store.
Are you made up for a Masquerade or
is this the regular Regular" asked his
Father.
GO Way Back and Set Down re-
piled Art, for he knew his Village Re-
partee and was on to all of last years
Gags.
What do you propose to do for your
self" asked Mr.. Trbbetts
az want to travel will, a Circus or Min
strel Troupe and L don't much care
which," replied Art
AS the Boy appeared TO be somewhat
L,,mpv about the Pockets, his Father
threw him down and searched him, find
ing on his Person a. s. Revolver. a Pack
age of Cigaroots, LIB. Plug of Tobacco
a Deck OF Playing Cards, a. Copy of 'Old
Sleuth" and Pair of Brass knucks.
..I haze underated the Educational Fa-
cilliiies of the Jay Town. said Mr.. lib
belts. Link is door-keeper in a Dime
Museum and Club is putting in Coal for
an old and wcll-llnown Firm, but can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
PACIFIC COAST TOURS
Via ChcSapeake s. Ohio Ry.

wonderful section and points of interest
en- route will be offered by the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway on certain dates dur
ing the months Of May, June and August
from any point in Virginia Qocated on the
c. & Q. Railway TO San Francisco or
Los Angeles, Cal, and return. allowing
top-over at any point west Of and in
Guiding the State Of Colorado and will
permit holders to go cut one route and
return another. These tickets will be
accepted on all regular passenger trains.
ton and full information can be had upon
written or personal application to JNO.
D. POTTS, A. G. P. A., G. &: o. Railway
No. 500 East Main Street, Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
INVESTIGATE OIL
in BEDFORD CITY
Bell Company to Establish a Sys.
tenn of Telephones to Various
Points in the County,
Especial Dispatch to Tho Times.>

BEDFORD CITY, VA. March e
Mr.. J. N. Early has made very little
,,ro-ress this week towards securing
sDecimens Of the alleged oil ooze. EeaNS
rains set in the day appointed oIlSlildiA'
for digging and these were followed NY
4 land freezer, making Work Wen iust
impossible. At last weather conultlohs
are propitious, so that the necessary
excavations may be made without delay.
The requisite number of subscribers,
having been secured by tho agent OF the
Southern Bell Telephone Company, that
cou1pany agrees to install a system at
once and Mr.. J M. Foyle. of the con-
struction department. has arrived and IS
making necessary arrangements Inc
old poles will be cut down and eve1Vth M
will be new. Mr.. Charles L. Bragg, the
solicitor has secured three and possibly
more county routes to connect with the
Bedford City exchange lines to Big
Island, the Peaks Of Gillasple, arc as
sured The work Of constructing the
lines in the rural districts will be done
nv the residents interested and they
viii own their phones and equipment,
but will connect with the local exchange
and will be under the general patronage
OF the Bell Company.
Mr.. L. r. ellis, who recently pur-
chased the lot on Bridge Street from
Mrs. II. IT. Oliver, will build three
story store OIL dIu dCl4VS etpISoLAA'AoS'
A large quantity of tobacco has been
marketed this week, with prices ruiins
somewhat lower
DR.. S. II Price sold a farm Tuesday
containing 4S7 acres. and known as the
Gardner tract. to Mr.. c. Hayes Taylor,
of Greeley, Iowa, for the sum OF 5000
Mr. Taylor and his family will reside on
his new farm.
Right Rev. A. NJ. Randolph. Of the
diocese of southern Virginia, preached at
St Johns Church on Thursday evening
and confirmed class Of twellty-one, the
second largest in the history OF tho
church In the afternoon he preached
at St Philips church (colored) and con-
frned six persons. Rev. Dallas Tucker.
rector of St. Johns formally assumed
charge of this work among the negroes
in the presence Of the Bishop.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Hsgan. who spent
the winter in New Mexico because Of
the i'll health of Mr.. Hagan, have re-
turned home.
AIR. George L. Ewart left Wednesday
for Los Angeles. Cal, for stay Of two
months.
Misses Mamie and Saddle Griffin left
Friday for st. Louis. to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. J. l.. Logwood.
Miss Edna Peck. of West Virginia, Is
the guest of Miss Minnie Humphreys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
10 any dcmoralizinE Shows or learn 10

10 any denloralizinE SHOWS OF learn 10
pick up Zip Slang.
When he was eighteen. he seemed to be
past the Danger Period 80 Uncle JADE
look him to the Train and told the Con-
tiuctor where to put him off. On the
ray back to the City he bought an oval
Box Of Figs from the Train Boy and lost
his hat out of the Window. When he
arrived at Home and entered the House.
II sounded like a Crowd coming in His
Mother took one Look and fell backward
Ehere was a Neutral Zone between his
vest and Trousers. Also he had been
..ssenE Warts on himself.
FOR two Months after he arrived they
tept him under Cover for fear the
Eeiglibors would see him. He gave way
IT the Knees every time he stepped. II
= member; Of the opposite Sex spoke to
him. he usually backed into something
Brcakable. At the Table he did a Sword
swallowing Act and drank out OF the
Saucer. sss
I'VE made a mistake in leaving him so
long In the Tall Grass, = said Mr.. 7 bgstts.
..1sut now that ne have tried the two Exc
frames. we know just what TO do with
A.. We shall send him to q snail Town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

announced the following scherule for II.
opening season:
Mercersburs Academy March 20; Boys
Latin School. OF Baltimore, Apr.
Emerson Institute. OF Washington, April
5: Gallaudet College, April 10; Woodbury.
Forest College, April l.; Georgetown Col
le-e. Freshmen, April 16; Emerson Insti-
tute April 10: Business High School.
Washington. April %: Western High
School. Washington. April 26: Central
High School, Washington, April 20: Fred.
ericksburg College. May 5: Rockvills
= academy. May 8; Eastern High School.
Washington May1o: Locust Dale Acad-
envy, May 81; Mount St Joseph's College,
May 81.
The above-named games will be played
on the home ground near this city. re-
turn game with woodbury. Forest will bs
played at Woodbury. May T.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
THE C O'A,IY''IE ;lN |. |. Q \
and POLITICS
City and County Officers at Sea
in Regard to It.
ms HAPPIER Than TIL. OUTS.
Trying to Scar. Off Opposition With the ldea
There VIII Be No Election This Spring.
New Process Electric Furnace
aud Steel Plant.
ms HAPPIER THAN The OUTS
sfspec,a1 Dispatch to The Times. )

BRISTOL, VA, March cit is expepct-
ed that the Electric Furnace Company,
Of New York. will soon begin the cree
ton at Elizabethton, East Tennessee. Of
a new process electric furnace and steel
plant. The matter Of clearing the title
: to the ground the company had bargain
ed for was settled this week. when the
Watauga Land Company, which agreed
to furnish the site went out of the hands
of a. receiver. The plan is to generate a
voltage equal to 1000 horsepower by the
use of the Water-power in the Watauga
river at EIizabetllton.
The people Of this city have been at a
loss to know what to do as regards, the
spring municipal election here. owing to
the delay of the Constitutional Conven-
ton in determining as to tho proposed
hold-over for county and city officers.
There are a, number of candidates and
they are all at sea. Those who are
now in Office are seeking to scare off all
opposition with the idea that there will
be no election this spring. but some of
the aspirants are not inclined to accept
this as final, and are quietly doing some
political fence-building.
CONFESSED THEIR. GUILT.
William Pridemore and his young Wife.
the East Tennessee couple who stole a
pair Of horses and a wagon near here
this week, and who were captured near
Abingdon, were given a hearing before
Magistrate Swan in Bristol. They con-
fessed their guilt in court and were bound
over to await the action Of the grand
jury. In default of bail, they were
sent to prison Pridcmorc, who is only
% years of age. said that going to jail
was with him like returning home since
he had been that route seven times be-
f.,1 vito
that she would rather be counted guilty
than innocent and have to bear separa-
ton from her William.
Mr.. w. r. Trammell has been appoint
cd night yardnaster of the joint railway
yards here to succeed Mr.. George r.
Cecil. resigned Mr. Cecil's marriage
recently took him awayf rom the city
to begin farm life.
BRIDGE OF MUNICIPAL sANIITY.
The new steel bridge over Beaver creek
on State Street has just been completed
and is in use. It's opening signifies the
new union which now exists between the
two Bristois in all matters of public
improvements where tho two towns are
equally interested. This harmony was
inaugurated when it was decided by Ten
nesseeans to ccde to the State of Nir-
ginia onc-half of the territory that con-
stitutes State Street.
Upon his retirement from the Office of
treasurer of the Virginia Iron. Coal and
Coke Company and the Virginia and
Southwestern Hallway Company. the en-
ployes of tho general Office of tho two
companies presented Mr.. W. Z. Willis
with a verv handsome cut-slass punch
bowl and individual glasses to correspond
The presentation speech was male by
Judge A. A. Phlcgar, associate receiver
of the iron company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
How sil-r Got His Check Cashed.


AS a means OF proving his identity for
the casling of a check George Silcr, the
puGilstic referee, was asked by the pay
ing teller nt the Fort Dearborn National
Bank yesterday to count OUT an imagi-
nary fighter.
When Siler presented check to secure
his money the teller said:
.sYou'll have to be identified, Mr.. Sler.'
The referee searched through his pockets
and offered as evidence several letters,
some Of which were on boxing club sta
tionery
''Oh, you are the rcferce?" asked this
teller.
Eyes I'm the fellow replied Sller.
well, guess it's all right but need
personal Identification. Don't you know
some one here?'
The possessor OF the check said he did
not, but perhaps some one of the force
knew him. Thercupon the teller sum
rioned one OF the younger clerks who is
known to have a liking for boxing, and
to him the situation was stated.
Tho latter looked doubtful when he
a bigger man in the ring" said the new
conner, looking suspiciously at Silcr's nose
glasses.
That's true, fgulntiveIy." said siler.
II am a bigger man in the ring at the
same timo removing his glasses.
Still the clerk was not absolutely sure
Suddenly the teller In tho midst Of the
discussion interrupted with a Jerky COM
mand Of "Let mo hear you count. Mr.
Siler.''
The latter instinctively bent hnlf for
ward, began swinging upward and down
ward his right arm to a measured "One-
stwo-three.''
Before he had reached four the teller
said:
That's enough. You're Mr.. Siler, and
here's your money. Any one but referec
would say: Count wE4at?' or would
count right along."-ChicaSo Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

Every engineer and fireman on the en-.
tire illinois Central Railway system mas
lust had his wages materially increased
The scale of pay, which will become Ell
fectire at once. advances the renunera-s
ton OF engineers of the lighter freight 10.
CorrrotiyeS from 315 cents per mile to
cents and on tho heavier engines from
IS cents per mile to rs cents. Engineers
of the lighter passenger locomotives will
be advanced from 80 cents per mile TO
$50 cents and those III charge OF the larger
engines from 3.4o to $50 cents per mile
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
ANNUAL CONVENTION VIR GINA
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR UNION,
Richmond. Va. March 1880. 1857

For the above occasion the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad announces rate Of
one and one-tllird first class limited fares,
on the certificate plan. to Richmond. Va.
from all points on its line within the
State OF Virginia. Certificates to be
signed by NJ. II +. Miley, Transportation
Manager, Richmond, Va, and vised by
MIR. S. JI. Bowman, Special Agent, Rich
mond, Va.
For full information apply to any agent
Of the company, or
C. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent.
S3S East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

A very significant innovation is a tele-
phone system that does away with Cen
trail In practicable and successful
operation in Fall River. Mass. IS a tele-
phone exchange providing an automatic
arrangement whereby the subscriber, by.
revolving disks somewhat like the disk
or combinat ton safe-until It checks
on the number he wishes 70 call Tor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

A Man and Wife had three Sons. The
FIRST, named Abraham Lincoln Tibbetts.
y.as born in 1862. His name was prompts
IL abbreviated to Link.
Tho second. who arrived in ISL, was
christened Ulysses Simpson Grant lid
belts. This was too long. so people
called him Club.
Tho third was Of the vintage OF 1852
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
CAS- I ORlA
Fer Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature 5ssss sss 81 l<eyzx1z7zzzz@
VIRGINIA REACH.

Through trains to the above popular re-
sort may be chartered at low rates from
the Norfolk and Western Railway by
churches and parties desiring to run ex-
cursions to tho Atlantic Ocean during
the season now approaching. For terms,
dates, ETC., apply at once to John E. Wag-
ner, city passenger and ticket agent. or
c. H. Bosley, district passenger agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
SEE THAT YOU GET

the genuine Dr. David's Cough Syrup
and accept no "just as good (so-calIed)
remedy that an INSCRIPTIONS dealer NAV
wish to force on you. DR.. David's Cough
syrup is put up by Owens & Minor Drug
Company, whose name appears on the
orange olored carton. Price ESQ for a
large bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23

AS a means OF proving his identity for
the cashinS of a check George Silcr, the
pugilistic referee, was asked by the pay
ing teller tat the Fort Dearborn National
Bank yesterday to count out an imagi-
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-07-01
Theafrea.
KEITH'S For the last week in j.

KEITH'G For the last week in June
at Keith will be presented
a programme which will be doubtless up
to the standard and as strong in comedy
as hitherto. The bill is to be headed by
Charles Dickson and company in 1.-THE
Salt Cellar" than which no better little
play has been part of miscellaneous
programme The Salt Cellar" has out
lived in popularity three-fourths of the
plays that have been used by legitimate
''stars" in variety. Other laughmakers in
the bill include W. c. Fields, the famous
comedy juggler, who, many declare, is
superior to Harrigan; La Mar and Gabriel,
the latter being the smallest comedian in
the business Ray L. Royce, late star of
Arthur Sidnan's York State Folks" per-
haps the best monologuist, everything con-
sidered, that has been heard in Philadel-
phia this season; Empire City -Four, a
quartet of vocalists and comedians, who
have been highly successful in other Keith
houses; Wesson and Walters, in a laugh
able sketch, entitled Teaching Her a
Lesson Mitchell and Cain, eccentric
comedians; Rastus and Banks, capable
negro team" Evidently there will be
the usual three hours of laughter judging
by the foregoing names. The Three
Marvelles, in grotesque acrobatics, will
furnish first rate act of the kind. The
Kingsley Sisters and Armour and Baguley
will delight lovers of singing, and Magi-
clan Keane will furnish an act which is
said to be mystifying and amusing. The
biograph will reproduce two views of the
Henley Regatta, the Suburban of 1902,
New York, June ID. How the fair German
misses enjoy themselves in ladies' swim
ming bath at Halensee. near Berlin; Mar
conf, the great inventor, and his wireless
telegraph apparatus, and King Edward Of
England inspecting a new regiment Of
| Irish Guards
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-07-01
MARRIED.

Rev. Charles Betiicher, Frank Barr ana Miss
Helen Whftcraft, both of Beverly.
BOYRR-ALLRN.-J 26, at Beverly, bV Rev
Otto l.. L. Mohn. Murray G. Boyer, OF Haddon
field and Miss Jane H. Allen, of Beverly.
AULToN-EEGL IsH.-June "A, at Camden bv
Hope, Pa. and Miss Mary Eta English, OF
Florence
Cox-DIEBEL June %, at Philadelphia, by
Rev. Charles Thomas. Harry p. Cox, of Mount
Holly, ana Miss Katharine NJ. Diebel, of Phil.
adelphia.
GRiBBER-NAAR.-June Fl, at Bordentown.
by Rev. X. Il. Campbell, Joseph II. Gribber
Trenton, and Miss Lillian Mar, of Borden
JoNBs-DIx.-June Is, at Moorestown, by
Rev " i. 5. Lumbar, Samuel e. Jones and
Miss Mariana Dix, both of Moorestown.
PARKER-ATwOoD-June %. at Mount Holly.
by Rev. Joseph 4. Carr ison, assisted by Rev
N. j. Wright, George A. Parker, OF Storm
Lake. Iowa. and Miss Elizabeth III. Atwood OF
Mount Holly.
PAUL-GREENBURY.- 6, at Cookstown
by Franklin b. Haines, Esq, Frank Paul and
Abigail Greenbury, both OF New Hanover.
RATTIeAE- "a, at Borden
town, by Rev. DID. Duggan, Thomas J. Ratti-
gan, of BordentOwn, and Miss Anna Rattigan
of South Amboy.
SMITH-SHERMAN.-June2 6, at Mount Holly,
BY Rev. N. j. Wright, Albert Nj Smith, Of
Medford, and Miss Hope j. Sherman, OF
Mount Holly.
oN-WooLMAE.-June 20, at burlington.
~ Rev. T. M Eastwood, Harry I. Simon, of
Beverly, and Miss Julia j. Wooiman. of Bur
lingtOn.
SoHAFFER-DAvIs.-June 26, at White Hill.
by Rev. William H. Carter, Frederick r.
of Bordentown.
WELLs-WILLRY.-June3 3d. at Moorestowu
by Rev. William p: Kinney, William C. Wells,
and Miss Mary A. Wiley, both of Moorestovn
WHITNEY, ER-RIGe.-Jun e "a, at Burlington.
by Rev. L. Nj. Eastwood, Lewis A. Wittmeyer
ana Alice W. Rigg, both of Burlington.