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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Telegraphic Breyities.

NEW YORK.-DetectWes made a raid
on the Offices OF Burns, Wallace & Co.
and Dan Smith to-day and arrested
David c. Barnum, clerk, and Ernest
Matthews. The charge was suspicion OF
having committed larceny. The two
prisoners were arralgned before police
magistrate and Barnum was discharged.
Matthews was held in $500 bail for ex-
animation tomorrow.
NEW YORK.-Charles E. Rand and
Joseph Reagan of c. Z. Rand & Co.,
turf SPECTATORS, who were arrested yes
terday, charged with attempted larceny.
were discharged to-day for lack of evil
dence.
ST. JOHNS, N. F.-Alder Nichols, for
merly master Of the British schooner Bes-
sic Dodd, and George Gerrltt, the shipper
OF her cargo of fish, pleaded guilty to-
day to casting away the schooner on the
Labrador coast last October, to defraud
Lloyds of $4,000 Insurance Both were
sentenced to four years penal servtude.
PORT HURON, AL1CH.-Fireman MIL
ton Campbell, who was crushed under q
falling wall at the fire which early to-
day destroyed the st. Clair hotel and a
numoer of business houses, is dead
Yardman Albert Worthlng, Of the hotel.
has not yet been found, and 1t is believed
that he was burned to death in the hotel
CARACAS.-The Supreme Court today
rendered its decision in the suit brought
by the heirs of Henry Rudolf, an Ameri-
can citizen. against the Venezuelan Gov.
eminent for 100000 damages for the an
nnlment Of a concession given In 1902 to
pulld market at Caracas. Judgment
was a; given IN favor Of Rudloff's heirs.
TAMPA. .FLA.-Four new indictments
were found hero In the United States
Court against Mrs, Charles G. Post (ael.
en- Wllmans); also one against Colonel
Charles G. Post and Charles i, Burgman
the Seabreeze Mental Science Heaiers
charging them with fraudulently isl n p
tho United States mails. !. -
ABILENE, TEX.-The residence Of q
a. Robinson, at Caps. was burned last
night, and his e!ghteen-year-old daugh-
ter and two young sons persisted in the
flames, Miss Robinson had an oppor-
brothers,
~, TuskEGEE, ALA.:--The twelfth annual
slons at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial
PAptlcAHp' KY.-A wrecked house-boat,
floating the Tennessee River, near Liv,.
ingston Point, three points above here.
was caught this afternoon and found to
SoHlh''' lllo ucttu pouleS OF LllTee persons,
q man, woman and child, all white.
Y TFIOMASVILLE, CiA,--John Rockefel-
Ter. Jr, arrived here to-day In, his prl-
yate ear. accompanied by his sister and
will remain here three weeks and viii
then start on a tour through Mexico.
3 PARA, BItAzIL,-The British steamer
ISelyinside. from Buenos Ayres, February
LIST, for this port has been sunk In the
Para River. Her captain and eight Of
the crew were drowned. 49, ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
KEEN @FINESSE ON
VENEZUELA'S PART
(Rr A.socinted press.l

NY Associated +IEehb.J
WASHINGTON, D. c., February H.
Tho following cabegram was received at
the State Department to-day from Mr..
Russell. who is In charge OF the United
States legation at Caracas. during the alb
sence OF Minister Bowen:
Minister Foreign Affairs Venezuela has
decreed thirty per cent. Increase duties
OIL all imports as war measure"
Just why this decree was Issued by the
Minister OF Foreign Affairs instead OF
President Castro In the ordinary course
puzzles the officials here The action re-
corded In the cablegram. however, is re-
garded as keen stroke OF political r.
nesse. for practically 1t amounts to plac-
ing the indemnity which Venezuela is to
Ioy the powers wholly upon the shoul-
der- OF the Foreign merchants. who con-
duct all of Venezuelas import trade.
The increase mentioned. thirty per cent.
is the same figure as the percentage OF
customs dues at La Guayra and Puerto
Cabello, to BIO assigned to the claimant
na tons,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
SMITH ACQUITTED
in MANCHESTER
ANice Point Of Law Decided.
in the Corporation
Court There. u

In tho Corporation Court Of Mnnchcs-
tor last night Ben Smith, coored. was
acquitted OF the charge OF unlawfully cx-
torting money from r. e. Winfrcc. q
white man. Mr.. Il. III. Wells represented
Smith.
It appeared from tho evidence that on
Christmas Eve Emith to whom Win
free owed 81, caught the latter rs he was
about to board a Gain, held him and de-
nanded paymentsSBMr. WInfree lost his
train, but paid the money.
For this he was tried In tho Mayors
Court. sent on to the grand Jury and put
under bond OF $500 for twelve months.
A nice legal point was involved In
the case. and after 1t had been discussed
at length, the Judge Instructed the jury
that a charge OF extortion could not lie
z II man were claiming that which was
Justly due.
The jury acquitted Smith, but the Judge
reprimandcd him, saying his conduct was
most reprehensible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
NO MODERATION OF
COLD WAVE PROMISED
(By Associated Press.0

CHICAGO. ILL. February 1s.-With
the temperature Of seven degrees below
zero to-day's forecast promises rein-
forcement of the cold wave, which pre-
cludes any moderation" OF the weather.
and renders propable the breaking of the
local record for the season-ten below.
suffering from the cold to-day was aug
mented py q biting wind. There Is much
distress among the destitute, notwlth-
organizations. -
Two deaths in addition to the ono re-
ported Yesterday. are said to have been
OF the cold. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
500 REWARD.

a REWARD or ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS (slOOOO Will DC paid for the
arrest and conviction of the particular
person or persons, who, with a stone or
Fire Alarm Box No. 49, located at the
corner Of Fifth and Main Streets. on Feb
ruary 9TH, ana committed the same Of.
No. Is, located on Seventh Street below
Cary, In each case turning In false
alarm Of fire.
The board OF Fire Commissioners espe-
cally request every citizen to cooperate
With our police force ia apprehend this
guilty person or persons, who caused
these false alarms, besides destroying
RICHARD NJ, TAYLOR, Mayu.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
ROBBED OF FORTUNE
BY CONFIDENCE MEN
.(By Ansocintnd rrcas,

IN. Wy ASsocIateu Frcss,)
CIllcAGo, I'LL. February 1s.-Charles
Bartholonei. a confectionery was robbed
Of s1S7s by confidence men, who told him
that he was arranging for the adoption
OF INC daushtcr Of an italian prince, who
eventually would bring him s50,OM rhe
transaction took place In a down town
hotel last night, and half an hour after
leaving the agents Bartholomew discovered
that he. had exchanged bag containing
the above amount for bag filled with
papers. Detectives searched In vain for
the perpetrators OF the fraud.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
International Billiards,

PARIS, February BITh h attendance
at this evenings game of the interna.
tional billiard tournament between Slos.
son (American) and Louis Cure (French),
held in the Grand Hall of the Grand
Hotel. was as large as ever. Cure won.
easily the. twenty-fourth inning. Tho
score was: Cure, 500. with an average OF
twenty per inning; Slosson. 2l4 with an
average Of nine and half.
slosson was again In poor form.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Property Transfers Recorded.

Property transfers recorded yesterday
We're: n
Richmond: D. r, Francis and wife to
moses NJ. Elmore, q l-6 feet on east side
$1,000. y 1880
Henry s, Wallerstein and wife to j.
4, Sheppard. GO 10 feet on east side Of
Laurel street. "a 30 feet north OF Al
Henrieo; Alexander Walker and wife to
Main Street. III 7-12 feet east Of Meadow,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
CHAUFFEUR MUST TAKE
VANDERBILT'S PLACE
.tR. Associated Press.)

the appeal Of w. X. Vanderbilt. who was
sentenced in default last year to two
days Imprisonment. on the charge of
driving an automobile at excessive speed
in the Champs Elysees. was resumed to-
day. A chauffeur named Coubac, who
ran the machine ut tho time. testified
that Mr.. Vanderbilt was not in the auto
mobile. that its only occupants were the
Duke OF Marlborough and himself
The Judge announced the adjournment
OF the case until March 10th, saying that
Coubac would be cited then, not as
witness, but as the accused.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
TEILLGER RELEASED
Man Alleged to Be Wanted in Detroit
Before Chief Howard.

Fl. Fl. Teillgcr. said to be banker of
Detroit, was yesterday taken before Chief
OF Police Howard by Detectlvc-Sergeant
Tom Wren. complaint having been made
by Mr.. William Howard, claiming to be
the brother-in-law OF Telllgcr. that the
latter was fugitive from Justice.
conference was held between Teillger
Howard and the Chief OF Police. which
resulted in the release Of Teillger, How
ard claimed to represent his sister. the
wife Of Teillger, who Is in Detroit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Worst in Years.

fBy Associated Press.)
CUMBERLAND. MD. Feb. 1s.-The
worst blizzard for several years prevails
here and In the adjacent counties. The
most severe Gather Is along the West
Virginia Central Railroad. The Their
mometer at Elkins and vicinity OF Davis
and Thomas ranges from to degrees
below zero.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
And Do Not Even Suspect It
DO Not Neglect Your Kidneys Because if Kidney Trouble is Pei
to Continue Fatal Results Are Sure to Follow.

1t used to be considered that only urinary
and bladder troubles were to be traced to the
kidneys, but now modern science proves that
nearly all diseases have their beginning in
the disorder of these most important organs.
Therefore when your kidneys arc weak or
out-of order, you can understand how quickly
your entire body Is affected, and how every
organ seems to fail to do its duty.
& II you are sick or feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp. Root because as soon rs your kidneys
are well they will help all the other organs to
health. q trial will convince INV one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
CIVIL SERVICE IN
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

What are the duties OF a policeman p,
What Is your name?'
''Where do you liver
These and,s other like questions were
prfosDs'gl 70 ton policemen who assem-
blGs .lght In room No. 5, City Hail,
IN esponset to a summons from the
Board Of Police Commissioners. They
Tere acting sergeants and on the proper
Answers to the questions depends their
promotion or retention at the next general
election.
A1a2lxs been statad In The Times-pls,
~ a the commissioners have decided to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Clerk a Defaulter.
(By Assoclated Press.I

(By Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Feb. 1S.-Me1r-
bers of the firm OF Cassatt & Co.. bank
ers and brokers. charged that Howard T.
Goodwin. confidential man OF the house.
Who recently committed suicide in his
once, was defaulter. John Lloyd. thu
FIRMS manager. Is authority for the state
ment that proceedings are to be Instituted
against broker firms with which Goodwin
had dealings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Germans Went Ashore.
iBy Associated Press1

NH5 <1ssucIHteu Press.)
PORTO CABELLO, February 1s.-The
OFFICERS of the German cruiser Vineta YES
t tsy came on shore and drove all over
.he town They then went up to Fort
solaho, which was shelled by them De-
cember 18th, and asked to be allowed -
visit the interior. The officer ,5in com
mand OF the fort received them politely
out informed them that to visit the fort
all order from President Castro was nec.
laughing. - 49, = Wy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Confirmed bv the Senate,

tBy Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. c.. February 1s-
Combinations by the Senate:
United States attorneys-M. c. listener,
Western District of louisiana; William
B. Sheppard, North District of Florida.
Appraiser Of merchandise-A s. Badger.
district OF New Orleans. La.
Captain John r. Bartlett, United States
navy (retired) to be rear-admiral on the
retired list.
Postmasters: Alabama-s. ]. McAlorris.
Wetumpka-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
MIR. Cowardin Goes to Staunton.

Mr.. c, OBJ. .Cowardln, Jr., has accepted
the position of city editor Of the staun-
ton Daily News, and will make his
home in the Valley City. Mr.. Cowardn
Is a son Of the late Colonel c. OBJ.
Cowardin, and is a bright and clever
young newspaper man. He was for some
time a member of the local staff OF the
Richmond Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
.BATTLESHIPS ARRIVE
AT GALVESTON HARBOR
tBy Associated Press.)

GALVESTON. TEX. February H.
Four battleships of the North Atlantic
squadron, the Kearsarge. Iowa, Illinois
and Massachusetts,. md the cruiser
Prairie, arrived of Galveston this eve
ming. They will come into harbor to-
morrow and anchor In Bolivar Roads
The new Maine will join III, fleet here.
The Scorpion. tender to the squadron,
stopped at Kingston for coal, and will
arrive here tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Ice Men to Meet.
(By Associated Press.)

49, IBy HSSOCIated PreSs.)
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Feb. 1s.-F.
Q. hettig. of this city. president OF the
Southern Ice Manufacturers ASSOCIATIVE
to-day issued call for a meeting to be
held in Atlanta. February 25th,. 26th and
9TH. Papers on topics of Interest 10
makers OF ice will be read. An attend
ance Of 200 is expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
FRESH EXCITEMENT
AT MARACAIBO

Ivy Ahsociated Press ! =
shARACAlBO, VENEZUELA. sFebrna ~
13,-The commander of the German cr,,is,
CT Panther early this morning sent a re-
to enter the Lake of Maracaibo. Fla wo .
informed In reply that the matter would
be referred to the Caracas authorities
and that while waiting their reply the
Panther was to wait outside. This Incl
dent created fresh excitement here.
Three thousand troops have arrived hero
and will be transported to Caracas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Casserole Of Rice.

Roll rice and let 1t get cold Press in.
firmly into the casserole. Scoop q cup.
full out of the centre, leaving the walls
of rice, Fill the cavity thus left with
minced glblets of chicken or turkey, or
minced boiled mutton, highly seasoned,
NIoIsten the meat with gravy, Tit a
piece of fried bread In the mouth of
the cavity. put the cover on the casserole
and bake for twenty minutes or half an
hour, i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
STEEL TRUST CASE
Written Opinion in Case Filed by Justice
Van Sycle.
OTSi'
fDy Associated Prcas

tBy Associated Prcss.)
TRENTON, N. J.. Feb. 1s.-Justice
Van sycle to-day filed written opinion
of the Court OF Errors and Appeals in the
United States Steel Corporation case, de-
cided short time ago. The opinion holds
that directors OF corporations have the
right to vote at stockholders meetings
to the extent of their stock holdings
The opinion further states that It Is a
we'll established rule that directors Of
corporations cannot legally enter into
contracts where they will be specially
benefited without the knowledge or con.
sent OF stockholders. This knowledge
and consent existed In the case at hand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
IDENTICAL NOTE TO BE
PRESENTED THE PORTE
Thy Associated Press. /,

(By Associated Press.)
VIENNA. Feb. 18.-It Is semi-offlclally
stated that the mode OF procedure In in
forming the Porte OF the Intentions OF
the slgnatory powers with regard to
reforms In Macedonia, will be the pre-
sentation OF note by each ambassador
to the Porte.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Wireless Messages to Hawaii.

& N ~ (1y Associated Frcss.) I1I0 I-----
SAN FRANCISCO CAL, Feb. Il 49,
Wireless messages to the Hawaiian
Islands are to be sent from this coast,
according to A. l. New, manager of the
Pacific Wireless Telephone and Telegraph
Company. 1--WE have the machinery un-
derWay," declared Mr., New, who has
been in Southern California for several
months and Is now searching for proper
place from which to send programs to
Ella Wa Ill .-. 4 -l-lI----- II -.---
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Germany In Line.
(By Associated Press. J

(By Associated Press.)
BERLIN, Feb. 1S-It was semi-oftl.
cially announced to-day that Germany
had instructed her ambassador at Con-
stantinople to erdeavor to persuade tho
Porte to execute the Austrian Russian
programme of reforms proposed for Mac
edonia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Records DESTROYED.

Fire In the house Of William NJ. T. For
did damage to the extent OF SO. besides
destroying some papers Of the Grand
Lodge OF colored Odd-Fellows, Of which
Forester Is secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
knew. What Bit Him.

A little Tloga boy was looking ut drop
of water undar a microscope, and seemed
much impressed by the presence of mic
robes, 'Now1 know what bites YOU when
you drink soda water he remarked
Philadelphia Record,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Blockad e Continues.

tBy Associated Press.)
CHEYENNE. WYO.. Feb. 1S.-The
blockade continues OF Cheyenne. on the
Denver Pacific. and the West OF Lara
nile was lifted to-day. The two train
loads OF the Thirteenth Cavalry are still
fast In the snow near Tusk. but they
will probably be released soon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19

It has been decided to begin with an
examination Of the acting sergeants, tho
best OF whom Will be placed In the class
OF possible promotable men, The first ex-
animation was held last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Nominated BY the President.

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. D. c., February 49,
The President to-day sent to the Senate
thu nomination of Frederick Lemley, OF
North Carolina, to be assistant paymaster
In the navy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
VIRGINIA. COUPLE
WED IN BALTIMORE
Special to The Times .Dispatch.)
BALTIMORE, MD, February 1s.-AIlss

bAIIIMORE, MD, February 1S.-A1lss
Annie A. Harrison and Rolando S. Will
liams. both OF Virginia. wero married to-
day at the residence OF the brides broth
er. DR. John W. HARRISON. Middle River.
Baltimore county. Rev. ". Bruce Nc
Pherson officiated.
The attendants were little Misses Mary
Cary and Anna Boissea Harrison, nieces
of the bride. The couple left for North
ern trip On their return they will make
their nome at Disputanta, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Has no Foundation.

The rumor that there has been a fall
ing out" between Mr.. George E. Fisher
and the Goulds could not be verified here
last night. Those in a position to know
said they did not think the rumor had
any fOunda ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Did Not Know | Had kidney TroubI,

entlcmen go About 1s months ago was OK
tremcly sick for three weeks, and when was able
to leave my bed Iwas left with excruciating pains
I IKE coffee. ! could psss but little at q
time, and then only after suffering great pain.
My physical condition was such that had no
strength and was oil run down. The Doctors
said my kidneys were not affected and while /
did not know I had kidney trouble I somehow
felt certain that my kidneys were the cause of nv
trouble. procured q bottle of Swamp. Root and
inside OF three days commenced to get relief. I
followed up that bottle with another, and ut the
completion of this one found was com pletely
cured. My cure is very gratifying to mo-
Mrs. II. N. Wheeler.
III High Rock ST., Lynn Mass.
Weak and unhealthy kidneys are respon.
sble for more sickness and suffering than any
other disease, and if permitted to continue
much suffering, with fatal results, are sure to
follow. Kidney trouble irritates the nerves,
makes you dizzy, restless, sleepless and irri-
table; makes you pass water often during the
day and obliges you to get up many times
during the night. Unhealthy kidneys cause
rheumatism, gravel, catarrh of the bladder, pain
or dull ache in the back, joints or muscles;
makes your head and back ache, causes indi-
gestion, stomach and liver trouble, you get a
sallow, yellow complexion, makes you feel as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
FOUR PASSENGER TRAINS
ARE LOCKED IN SNOW

tBy Associated Press.)
& SANTA FE, N. NJ. Feb lS.-Four Rock
Island passenger trains are snow. bound
twenty miles north OF Torrance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Rubber Tire Found.

Motorman Henry Robinson last night
found a rubber tire on Broad Street. It
is now at No. 68 North Thlrty-first
Street, where the owner can get 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19
Mai.Helms Sick.

Major George M. Helms superintendent
of the penitenuary. is confined to his
room as the result Of severe cold.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19

Q. a person holding a county war
rant may proceed at any time against q
treasurer and his securities. after the
sal dtreasurer has refused to pay the
same on presentation thereof. Il there
are funds In his hands out OF which
1t ought to be paid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-19

NO. 2.
Kindly permit me to answer more fully
az. W. WIS" question regarding the
word "pontiff" At one time in an
cient Rome It was Of the utmost Inn
portance to have the bridges we'll made
and carefully guarded. The officer in
charge Of this was called '.Pontifex''
(bridge maker). This was then most
responsible position, and ut was but
natural that to the pontifex should also
be entrusted the care OF temples and
later even the religious worship ITSELF
AS his duties increased he had assist
ants. assuming himself the title MAXI
mus Chief. Then. as the religious wor-
ship gained Importance over the care
Of the bridges. the Pontifex Maximus
came to be known as the head Of tho
church, while the care Of bridges ceased
to be his charge. The Popes continued
to use this title. which has come down
to the present day as Pontiff.
NO 3.
II "Gutes Buch" will write to David
G.. Cook publisher, at Elgln, III, he will
find copy of the precious little gem"
''Three Months Under the Snow" Mr..
Cook publishes It In the Scent pamphlet
FORM as he does so many very nice.
books. He will send catalogue If
asked. "A. L. o.
The other day you said you knew of
nothing to clean velvet. Years ago
woman came to our neighborhood and
sold the enclosed recipe from door to
door for a dollar In few days I
found 1t worth several times that
amount. I cleaned light blue velvet
and took dirty machine oil out Of new,
Nlyt1It To Y(1tn 80 -hs W. = = &.
CLEANING FLUID TOR Light. COL
ORs. VELVET, SILK, COTTON
AND WOOL {.
at. decd. benzlne.. 49, ,s.
or. alcohol.
Il or. bay rum. ~ a3
II or. ammonia
II or. chloroform. r
X or. ether.
II or. wintergreen oil,
1-2 drachm borax.
Shake Well, Apply with soft cloth.
Rub dry Do not use near fire or ar
tiflcial light.
NO, g..
c." will say that George Washngton's
dying words were ut Is wellr' Tho
best history of his sudden illness and
death Is given in a book called "Our
First Century, This same book is a
very interesting one to all lovers OF
history, It Is In the Public Library,
but they do not give 1t out. It can be
read there, however.
NO. G,
All the loro In our department regard
ing stenographers. systems. etc., has In
terested mo greatly, for nm zone OF
the craft" The articles by mortals
who know tho Graham system. and some
other we'll enough to speak confidently
as to the merits OF each, have filled my
mind with wonder and awe, 1t must
ba a great convenience to have brain
like that. FOR the benefit of those
who are not so NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. be-
ginners-I should like to air my Views
on tho subject,
We can't NIL be court reporters, but II
stenographer can concentrate her mind
on her work. has good memory, a
fair education and Q liberal amount OF !