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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20
MELON PUMPKIN.
Remarkable Freak Of Nature VIII Be
Placed on Exhibition.

Remarkable Freak Of Nature VIII BE
Placed on Exhibition.
One Of the most curious things seen by
the fruit commission dealers in years is a
hybrid growth which is two-thirds pump
Kin and one-third watermelon This freak
Of nature was shipped to J. B. Hammer &c
Co, Of 119 East Front street, Cincinnati.
by A. N. Garten, of POseyville. Ind. to-
gether with huge seventy pound water
melon which grew on the same vine with
the hybrid. One third of the hybrid is
dark green and the other twO-thirds bright
yellow. Several local fruit dealers say
that either the pollen from a nearby
pumpkin blossom was blown to the water
melon bloom or carried by a bee in its
flight from flower to flower, thus fertiliz-
ing the watermelon bloom with pumpkin
pollen The fruit dealers in this city say
that in all the years that they have han
died melons this is the first one that they
have ever seen partly yellow pumpkin
rind and partly green watermelon skin.
But the most remarkable circumstances
was that of the monster melon growing on
the same vine. Both melons will be on
exhibition in JOS. r. PEBBLES window dur
ing the coming week.-Cincinnad En-
qulrer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20
The Boys Ratort.

Michael ]. Fleming, prominent law
yer OF Pottsville, and formerly principal
Of the Donaldson high school. related
the following anecdote:
One day az school gave very bright
boy sum in algebra. and, although the
problem was comparatively easy, he
. You shoGld cbe ashamed of yourself.
AT your age George Washington was a
surveyor , 10
THE boy looked me straight in the eyes
and replied:
Yes. sir. and at your age he was
president of the United States. Phil
adelphia Ledger.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20
Will Pompeii Be Again Overwhelmed?

passed by as if they were so many
years. Nowhere else has it been pos
sible to resurrect in such detail not
only the habitations, the temples, the
markets. the baths, the paintings, the
mosaics, the fountains, the gardens,
but even the political quarrels and the
love letters of a vanished race. as has
been done in Pompeii.
With the restoration of the house of
Vettius, the rebuilders of Pompeii have
met with such praise, as well as such
financial encourag cement, that they
have now planned the city's complete
restoration. Not only will private
houses be restored to. their pristine
freshness, but the great public build
ings, the temple of Jupiter, the Forum
and even the city's walls are to be
made to appear as they were before
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20

the finely pointed stylus on soft plaster
and stucco.
And so. should one go hunting
through Pompeii for inscriptions, he
will find that it had once a hosiery
known as the Elephant inn. The let
tiers of its name still exist on it's
threshold. It's walls are covered with
names, dates, with here and there "a
verse; and evidently the landlord was
willing, for he has scratched his own
name in a score of places. If judged
by the context of one Inscription, the
Elephant inn housed at one time a
married man who wished he was home
in the bosom of his family. This is
what he wrote:
Here slept Vibius Restitutus all by
himself while his heart is filed with
longings for his Urbana.''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20

really looks as though portion of Africa
l1.sd been transported into the heart of
Russia.
Among other animals there are several
wild Mongolian horses. Herr FaIz-Fein
was the first who ever captured any of
these animals alive, and glad he is that
ne did SO. for he finds that they and the
each other. and he fancies that good re-
suits may be obtained by mating them
The zebras also look kindly upon the wild
asses OF ASIA OF which there are several
The offspring Of zebra and a horse is
called a ,'zehrulass and on account of its
form and IT'S general physical condition,
specially adapted for all the transport
work which d new performed by mules.
Moreover. the "zebrula'' is much Hvelier
than the mule, and is certainly as intelli-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20

his barn; forf advertising purposes poses
Thus on one stately tomb one iiia'
read: BgFt
If anybody lost mare WIZ g, q
come and See o los1intus Decius Hell,
arius, freedman on the estate of
the Mammii, thisf side of the bridge
over the Sarn0"=n
Some one hasatcounted all the m
scriptions he could find IN Ponlpe ~
and says there are six thousand. ~
these sixteen hundred are e!ectioii
notices, from which one can easily IN
fer that Pompeii had both It's ram
many and its reform party. The rec
concentrations with which the cand1-
dates solicited the votes of the people
were simple in most cases. one mas
name, and after it such quallhca-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20

While Roman Catholic Naples has
been praying, to St. Gennaro during the
recent outbreaks of Vesuvius to ward
off the approaching streams of lava,
pagan Pompeii has been only dumb.
Pompeii has no patron saint. In the
land of the pope it knows not his
church. It's gods are still the gods Of
the Romans, and, as these deities once
proved powerless and once permitted
their temples and images to be buried
in a grave of ashes, so they may again
betray the city of the Sarno.
Should Vesuvius overwhelm Pompeii
a second time, even though not one hu-
man life were sacrificed nor a single
family made homeless, nevertheless the
second devastation would be more
widely mourned than was the first
catastrophe. In the year 70 A. D.. when
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20

ty the other day a man accepted 500 as
settlement in full from a peddIer who
had kissed his wife. In Logan county a
horse thief was regularly tried in the dis
trict court and sentenced to prison. In
Gas City last Tuesday two men shot ten
times at each other in a street duel and
neither got scratch.-Ottawa (Kan.)
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-20

Degeneracy In Kansas.
The degeneraey of Kansas since the
coming of the trolley car and the Sunday
school is very humiliating. In Brown coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
coNcLAvE TO DIsBAND
This Action by Fulton Order Likely To-
Morrow Night-PersonaIs.

wi OTTOW lNIS Ill CT oO''o'S'
Fulton Conclave of knights of Damon
Branch of the American Guild VIII hoio
special session OF the order on tomorrow
night at Nelson's Hall. Al this meeting
1t is very likely that the conclave Will dis
band as a large number OF the members
will draw out of the order. The conclayc
held its regular meeting on TUESDAY night,
at which time the subject was discussed,
but owing to the absence OF large num-
Der of the members they deemed 1T wise
to hold special meeting Friday night
in order that a larger number OF the mem
bers may be present. At the conclusion
OF the meeting Tuesday night the mem
bers rendered q number of their friends
supper and social.
The Fulton Conclave has been IN exist
cnce for several years, and has menu
bership OF about seyenty-hve at present.
Tho order is an assessment one, ana the
assessment due for this month was dou-
bled in amount, as former assessment.
Maria, the little daughter of Mr. James
r. Grubbs, is quite sick.
The Fulton Rangers Will line up against
tho Stars Of Fulton ELL In game Of
base ball tomorrow afternoon on the Lee
Monument field
Captain Nick McGiffen, Of the City Hall
police force who has been quite SICK, mas
returned to his duties.
IIenrico Council of Royal Arcanum Will
hold its regular meeting tonight at Nell
sens Hall. Several candidates will be
Initiated and refreshments will be served.
The council Is growing rapidly. and It's
membership now Is more than double
what it wa last year.
The wheat crop Of the farmers OF lower
Henrico county Will be shorter this sea-
son than 1t has been for several seasons.
The farmers give two reasons for tho
shortage-co rains In the early
spring and now the Hessian fly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
WILL BECOME LAW
AT NOON TODAY
Believed That Gov. Montague
Will Not Sign House
Bill No. lO2.

One of the most interesting and i'm
portant bills passed at the recent ses-
sion of the Legislature is that relating
TO the subject of corporations, and pop
larly known rs House bill 1O2.
From what can be learned on the sub
ject, 1t is not believed that His EN-
celIency viii sign the bill. but that he VIII
allow 1t to become a law by force of the
constitutional provisions on the subject.
1t Is an open secret that Ills Sxcellency
does not approve the merger clause of the
bill, and still 1t Is said that he does not
desire to put himself in the attitude Of
practically holding up progress through
tho issuance Of charters. and for this
reason he refrained on Tuesday from
yetoing the measure, While Governor
Montague Is not discussing the measure
for publication, 1t Is believed that he will
permit 1t to become law without his
signature, and 1t is understood that under
these circumstances 1t will become law
at noon to-day. and after that hour this
commission will be In a position to grant
chartera
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
TO DEDICATE THE
NEW ELKS' HOME
Governor Montague Goes with
Richmond Lodge to
Bedford CITY.

An event In the history Of the order OF
1Glks will be the dedication OF the Ma
tional Home for Aged and INDECENT rslks
at Bedford City to-day.
A large party went to Bedford City from
Richmond and Manchester last night to
take part in the ceremonies, and from all
over the country pilgrtmages will be made
to the pretty Blue Ridge town. where.
with its beautiful surroundings, the Ma
ticnal Home will be dedicated to the use
fer which 1t was designed
The movement for the establishment of
such an institution was began Ave or Elk
years ago. A committee was appointed
By the Grand Lodge to look into tine mat
ter. Year by year the work progressed;
sites We're offered by various iadncjpali-
From Hot Springs, Ark, Colorado Springs
and other famous resorts came invitations
for the location OF the home. but after
considering the matter for several years
and carefully looking into every PROPOSE
ton, the committee, OF which Past EN-
allied Ruler Detwiler Is chairman. report
ed that the Virginia proposition was the
best.
The Bedford City Hotel was purchased
at the cost of about 900. 1t cost its pro-
Inietors about $4,000. Then the commit
tee was instructed to set to work AZ once
to furnish tne pace ana make Any JEeuru
changes they might deem necessary IN
making tho home what 1t was intended.
a home, and not hospital or almshouse.
A large sum of money was expended.
and the committee announces that The
homo is all that tho Grand Lodge or any
subordinate lodge might desire. The en-
tire cost will not be far from $4,000.
Speeches will be made to-day by Gov
ernor Montague, Senator Daniel, Past Elk
allied Ruler Detwller and others, and az
ter the dedication the day will be spent
in jolificatlon.
A special train of Pullman cnrs left
here at 1880 o'clock last night with mem
bers of Richmond and Manchester Lodges
aboard. They were met at Petersburg
by n section with Norfolk and Portsmouth
Elks The party will eat breakfast in
I.ynchburg and get to Bedford City about
$3.50 O'clock They will leave about 6
O'Clock this evening for home.
Those who went from Richmond were
Governor Montague. Thomas Boudar. J.
r. Anderson, Samuel Cohen, 7. r. A..
Burke, F. i. Anthony. James Anthony.
]. b. Bliley, J, Raab Phil. q, Kelly A,
g. Anthony, i. ]. Cheatwood, w. s. Dam
iel r. b. Hicks, Charles Kohler. NJ w.
Lawrence, John A. Lamb 3. G. Metzger,
Jr., Ivan Mueller. c. w. Spicer, d. II.
pyle, James !. Smith. Louis Schere, Henry
Lerch, Robert Scott and W. A. snider
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
BE INDEPENDENT.
It's Easyt Shake offthe Coffee Habit

| .
There are many people WHO make tie
humliiating acknowledgment that they
nre dependent upon Coffee to brace
them up" every little while, These have
never learned the truth about Postum,
Cereal Coffee. which makes leaving Off
coffee simple matter and brings health
and strength In place of coffee Ills. A
lady OF Davenport, Iowa. who has used
Postum Food Coffee for five years. Is
competent to talk upon the subject. She
says:
u am a school teacher. and during
extra work. when thought / needed to
be brnced up ! used to indulge in rich,
strong coffee, Of which ] was very fond,
and upon which thought WAS depcn-
don't,
II began to have serious heart palpi-
tation and at times had sharp pains
around the heart and more or less stom-
ach trouble ] read about Postum and
got some to try. ! dropped coffee, TOOK
up tho Postum, and II worked such Won
derH for me that many of my friends
took It UP,
In short time I was we'll again, even
able to attend evening socials. And !
did not miss my coffee at all: Now
can truthfully say that have been re-
paid fully for the change made.
have no Indications of heart disease. and
not once In tho past four years nave
hadS q sick headache or bilious spell.
my father. rs years old, IS ~ postum
enthusiast. mud feels that his good health
In u large measure Is due TO the SIN cups
o! GOOD Postum which no enjoys eael
day" Names furnished by Postum CO.,
Eattle Creek. Mich.
ThTo ~ u reason
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21

cacy of touch the harmony OF tone and
the purity of coloring, render Miss Fish
er's painting something so fine that to
look at 1t is to long to POSSESS It.
Among group of remarkable pastels
is portrait of Miss H. by Jane Bridg-
ham Child, of Washington. The figure
In the portrait Is standing. the face Won
derfuuy pathetic. the clasped hands
lovely and expressive. The air OF repose
and ease which Is very noticeable In the
pictured girl recalls to mind the admoni-
ton of n Southern woman of former
generation to mercurIal descendant,
when she said: "Ah, my child. one OF
the first things a lady should learn IL
to do nothing gracefully. and as If she
mark. canvas every part OF which oar
ries message which the eye delights to
drink in, Scarcely less beautiful are NO
vember Sunshine" and Morning on the
Upper James" tho work of the Same
facile hand.
THE "WIIITE ROSE"
Another BIT OF exquisite work In water
color Is Anna s. Fishers white Rose"
The charm of the composition. the dell
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
INTERESTING CASE
IN WISE COUNTY

A great many Interesting murder cases
arise in Wise county. Va. owing to the
close proximity to the mountains, but the
one on which Governor Montague Tuesday
issued a requisltion on the Governor of
Kentucky for one Clifton Branham, is Of
peculiar interest.
Branham. who was originally from
Wise county, had served part of a term
in the Kentucky penitentiary for the kill
Ing Of white man named Van Over, and
was given conditional pardon by Gov
ernor Beckham. Upon regaining his lib
erty no went to Lexington to live, and
later on ventured across the line back
into Wise county, to visit old friends
When at home he discovered that during
his absence his wife had married another
man. He became enraged and shot at the
man. and at this moment the breast
OF his erstwhile wife was barred to his
gun, and he fired, killing her instantly.
Branham will be brought back to Wise
county at once for trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21

here, Lake Henry in the Rocky Noun
tains." is particularly happy in tone and
treatment. The clouds. the light on the
mountains and the purplish tints of the
distant hills blending into the sky are
things to be studied at length and with
much profit.
Captain Harrie Webster. who has kind.
ly loaned to the exhibition twenty-six
Japanese prints, will lecture this eve-
ming In the exhibition auditorium on
Japanese Art a delightful subject,
which Captain Webster's travel In Japan.
his acquaintance with Japanese artists
and art lovers In their own homes, and
his broad culture will render specially
Appropriate and attractive.
The water-color room at the exhibit IS
place towards which all persons artls-
tically inclined must turn with willing
feet. One of the first and most noticeable
pictures there is "a Break In the Clouds"
a production in which the genius of Mr.
James II. Moser touches high water
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
MUST PAY
FOR DELAY
Demurrage Rule Made to
Work Both Ways.
THE ANGEL BILL IN FULL
Matter of Great Public Interest to Rail-
roads as Well as to Shippers Many
Inquiries Are Made Of officers
Concerning the Bill.

Perhaps no bill was passed by the re-
cent session of the General Assembly In
which there Is such widespread public
Interest as that which was gotten
through by Mr.. Angel Republican. OF
Roanoke, relating to the subject of fixing
demurrage and detention charges on
freight Colonel Joseph Button, clerk Of
the Senate who is still here said yester-
day that he was daily in receipt Of In
quiries on the subject, and NO was sure
the publication of the bill would be a
matter OF great public interest
1t Is printed in full for that reason,
and Is as follows:
Be It enacted by the General Assem-
ply Of virginia, That from !, and ,5 after the
terred on the State Corporation Commits
Zion OF the State of Virginia, and 1t Is
occurred to fix and prescribe schedule
freight in carload lots. to be charged BY
nanes on na bunness IN s state
freight at. destination at which such
the same according to The Value ana char
acter OF. the freight stored, the nature
of the place OF destination. the residence
of the consigned, and such other facts
as In its Judgment should be considered
= rs FIN SCHEDULE.
That. the State Corporation Commits
sion shall fix and prescribe a schedule
of detention charges. to be paid by rail-
road and other Transportation companies
to the conSignee, In case OF delay in de-
livery Of freight in carloads, or less, at
destination. or where shipments are held
station or siding. Mt which they origi;;
nate. or at any intermediate point: and
the commission shall also fix and pro-
scribe rules and regulations covering the
placing Of empty cars and q schedule OF
detention charges to be paid by railroad
to consignors when cars are
not placed for loading in accordance with
ton has been made therefor. which said
charges shall. when paid, be in full Of |
any and all claim for damages growing |
out Of such failure; provided, however,
that the owner Of the freight may at his
election waive said charges and elect
to claim such actual damages as he may
have sustained instead of such charges"
This act shall be in force from its
passage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
Handsome Yacht Here.

One Of the neatest and fastest yachts
Of the New York Yacht Club honored
Richmond yesterday with her presence.
II was the 'Decoy,' manned by Captain
Eldrdge and crew of ten men.
Those on board were her owner. James
T. Breese, and his brother-n-Iaw, both
New York capitalists They came up the
river from Norfolk to view the historic
points along the river.
lAey spent several days around Cane
Charles. where they have considerable
money invested. and left last night for
Havre do Grace, Md, TO Join a Hunting
party OF New York men; who will spend
do Grace. The floating palace OF mo
New York capitalists. which is one of he
H I1it Yachts that has dropped anchor in
terday afternoon for Havre de Grace
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
TALK ABOUT
JAPAN'S ART
Capt. HdrrIe Webster to Lee
ture This Evening.
MANY SEE THE PICTURES
Increased Attendance on Art Exhiblt
Shows the Growing Appreciation
Thereof-Comments on Popu-
lar Plctures-"Audrey."

The attendance at the Art Club exhibit
ton yesterday and last evening was very
fine, showing the increased interest which
the exhibit continues to awaken.
A very handsome water-color, "The En-
trance to Grand Canal" Venetian scene,
done by Lucien w. Powell, was sold yes
terday for good price.
Mr.. Powell Is originally from Loudoun
county, Va, though he has lived in WASH
ington for several years, where he has
his studio. He Is brother of Mrs. VIE
liam Thomas. of this city. His picture,
Venice at Sunset" took the 500 Par
sons prize at the thirteenth annual ex-
hibit of the Washington Society of Ar
lists.
Another OF his water-colors displayed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
WOODLAND WINS
: LATONIA DERBY
The CdndleTnds Colt Overlook
Bad News and Won Out
by a Length.
lBr Associated press. !

CINCINNATI. OHIO, May 2o.-Over a
fast track and under cloudy sky, be-
fore 1900 spectators. McDowell's Cand-
lemns colt. Woodlake. carrying ia pounds,
with Jockey Mick Crowhurst on his back,
won the LatonIla derby to-day. The time
was 2:S6 3-4. The net value of the stake
to the winner was sos.
Nine horses faced the starter for the
big event, and they were sent away to n
poor start Bad News set the pace to
the stretch, where he was overtaken by
wire. Woodlake winning by q length.
front OF Tancred. Woodlake's Victory
was a popular one. Summarizes:
First race-six furlongs-Jack Ratlin I'll
to 81 first. Allan A. Dale (5 to q second,
Besonhurst 10 to y third. Time, ia 10.
1O) first, John J. Regain g to q second,
kentucky Cardinal q to y third. Time,
1:43.
Third receive MISUNDERSTANDING
(even) first. Brancas Is to . second.
Requisite (6 to y third. Time, 1:o3.
Fourth race--Latonia derby, mile and q
half-Woodlake e to y first, Bad News
CO to y second, Tancred Us to 81 third.
Time. 2:3B ga
Fifth race-four and a half furlongs-
90 to y first, Jennie Moore
teven) second, Cassie Schiller QO to ID
third. Time. 56 ga.
Sixth race-Seven and q half furlongs-
Sortie a to y first, Frank Nc. 6 to y
second. G. w. W. az to y third. Time,
-:37 1-2.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
SNoStbSlN SttIES-I f1iS DAY.
BY c. t. & IL L. Denoon.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioncers,
S21 Main Street 4.
AUCTION SALE
OF
20 Attractive
Building Lots
TWO VALUABLE
ACREAGE TRACTS.
On the Hlne.Mile Road near the City.
SALE FOR DIVISION,

Hf..a "
:. BY direction OF the heirs OF c. Feltig
Esq. deceased. who are determined to sell
Tor division we will offer for sale at
public auction. on. the prenses. on
THURSDAY, MAY II. 1909,
beginning at o'clock p, M, the above
very desirable property. Tho lots front
abolt 60 feet each on the south side Of the
Nine-Mile Road, and are located about
one half mile enst Of tho city limits
Many attractive improvements are being
made In this immediate section, and d
splendid opportunity Is offered here for a
money making investment
/, The acreage properties consist OF two
beautiful tracts of 10 acres ana 20 acres
respectively. and extend from the Nine.
Mlle-Rond southwark to lakewood Gene.
terry.
Both the seven-Pines car line and the
Traction Co.'s cars at lakewood are con.
venent for these properties.
TIRMS-Very easy. and Will be an.
nounced ut the sale.
G. L. & II. L. DENooN,
May 16-6t Auctioneers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21
POPULAR YOUNG MAN
is PROMOTED
II. D. Yeats has been onno,nte

7. D. Yeats has been appointed cashier
of the Virginia agency of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society of New York.
III. Swineford & Son. local agents, as sue.
cessor to r. G. Mcqueen resigned
Mr.. Yeats has been connected with tho
Virginia agency in this city for over six
years, and during that time has held
every position of trust In the office His
promotion as cashier Is a reward for his
steadfast attention to every duty that
has been imposed upon him and 1t will
be source of qualification to his many
friends.
Mr.. Mcqueen left the service of the
Equitable TO accept a position In his old
home, Dallas, TEX, to which place he
returned yesterday afternoon.