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Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-12-29
Cutting a Fern.

Boston ferns that have grown so
large and luxuriant as to permit divid-
ing into smaller plants may have cut
tings taken away from the roots with.
out damage to the plant, if carefully
done. If transplanted to the right
soil and kept under proper conditions
the cutting should root well and devel-
op into healthy plant.
A fern does not need hot and in
cessant sunshine. Two of the finest
Boston ferns known to the writer
spend the entire winter in windows
where scarcely sunbeam falls,
though there is plenty Of light. A
little sun, however, does them no
harm and a moist atmosphere Is es.
sential.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-12-29
Eccentric Advertisements.

OF eccentric advertisements the
London Chronicle remarks: "Probab.
ly to the end Of time respectable
women will want washing though
1t is hard to reconcile their respecta-
bility with their lack Of personal
cleanliness. Butchers, too, VINO are
prepared to kill anything when in
search of employment, are we'll match.
ed by the dealer who. wanting sales.
man, predicates that he must be alive
when wanted"
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-12-29
Enjoyment Found Of Old.

Like to be like a king? Not in a
thousand years. What we would like
would be this-to sit in the front
row of the gallery and see that fell
low do an old-fashioned clog after
singing a really good song like could
Only Pick the Winner" That's what
we would ke.-Washington Times.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-12-29

Dinner in Diving Bell.

A diving bell was some years since
utilized as kitchen to supply re.
past for half dozen convives who
for wager, undertook to cook and
eat a dinner of half dozen courses
beneath the water.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-12-29
Musical REGIMENT.

The First East Surrey Regiment Oh
the British army is never without
music. When its band is not playing,
thirty men who are experts on the
mouth-organ provide the music, the
whole regiment whistling an accom-.
2animent.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-12-29
Sure of Fresh Butter.

One of the machines exhibited at the
dairy show recently held in London
was a neat continuance by which but
ter could be made out of fresh milk in
sixty seconds at the tea table.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-12-29

Says Plants Experience Sensation.
Prof. G. Haberlandt, after studying
the sensitiveness of the tendrils and
hairs on plants, has come to the con.
clusion that some plants are capable
of experiencing regular sensations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
A Bill to Be Passed.

Representative Nicholas I.ongworth's
bill providing for the appropria ton of So
10000 for the purchase Of permanent en,-
there is hardly room for two minds 1t
fairly cries aloud for passage.
The underpayment OF our ambassadors
TO foreign capitals is u matter OF gen
eral notoriety. The scale of living de-
manded by the dignity OF their positions,
including necessary and costly entertain
ing. makes IN itself the heaviest kind Of
n strain on their inadequate salaries. Add
TO this the rental for an. appropriate
house, and conditions are created from
which our diplomatic service is obliged
TO suffer. The choice OF the government,
in short. becomes limited to n group OF
men r!ch enough to supplement from
their private purses the honornrlun1
allowed them by n too thrifty legislature
a poor man, be he ever so capable, is
virtually ineligible.
This is the reproach which the Lons,
worth bill principally aims to remove
The House committee, in reporting 4
fayorably, nut the matter thus;
''In u word, the real object of this bill
is not go much 10 better tho. condit,ot
of our present diplomatic envoys. al
though that In many cases Is desirable
rs to croate u condition under which thes
high offices will come within the renc!
of every American citizen of brains, cul
ture, ability and patriotism, regardless o
what his financial circumstances ma.
/ he
| A bill with such an object can surel
find few objections. That 1t was not in
troduced long ago, indeed, is passin
! strange Other great powers not oni
paS their representatives lurger, salarte
than we do, but in most of the large
J centres have long provided them Wit
suitable and permanent homes,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
That what we have we prize not
70 the worth whites we enjoy It;
Much Ado About Nothirg.
Business Side of Amusements.


This is carnival week in the city OF
New Orleans, and the Associated Press
saws that all previous records In the mat
ter of attendance promise to be broken.
The streets on opening day were thronged
with people, and there was vast multi
tude on the levce to witness the naval
parade and the landing of Rex There
was as much ado as though Rex mad
been a real king, coming in triumph TO
his delighted subjects, and there was n
demonstration which made the welkin
ring.
or course. it was a makc-bclieve, sham
and fuss and feathers, but. after all,
men and women are but children grown
up, and the love OF amusement and of
play never departs from us. The Creator
has given us thiss love and this fancy.
and it is given in beneficence. There must
be amusements. and the question is how
we may turn the fancy to good account.
In New Orleans they make business of It.
The carnival has its practical side. j.
draws large numbers of people TO the
city. and every visitor spends money and
adds 10 the general prosperity of tho
community. The New Orleans people are
different in temperament from the Rich
mond people. and what pleases them
would not continuously please us. We
tried the carnival in Richmond. but It
did not prove to be permanent success
and was abandoned, but our people love
amusement, and we should make 1t n
point to have every year some sort of
attractive show.
We have decided to have an agricultural
fair, and. Judging from the press of the
State. the people at large are pleased
with tho proposal. The city OF Atlanta
has had such a fair for years. and has
found III profitable. There was some ques-
ton this year as to where the fair
should he held, but Atlanta made, a big
bid for ii. and got it, and 1t was stated
day or two ago that all the necessary
money had been raised. 1t is surprising
10 us that the people of Richmond are so
slow in responding to the call for money
20 rc-es,ablish the State fair in this city,
put while Richmonders are conservative
they are also cntcrprlsing. and the money
will be raised and tile fair will be held.
and 1t will be credit 10 Richmond and
20 the whole State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
The Wife's Timely Hint.

The Chicago Tribune had a striking
cartoon the other day when an election
was to be held The head of the family
table and after reading an article on
scmc municipal abuse, got up and de-
ilvered stump speech on the subject
of bad government.
The companion picture shows his wife
as the Leading figure. She had looked
the paper over and had seen another
Interesting article. II was an article
ph the days election and she calls the
attention of her husband to it. telling
him that the way to get reform is not
10 deliver harangues at the breakfast
table. but to go TO the polls and vote
for the right sort of men to represent
him in the Council
Women cannot vote, Int If they would
I'LL take the trouble TO make their men
folks vote regularly and vote right, there
would be less cause for complaint on the
score ofsmunleipal acknowledgement The
real responsibility is upon the voters,
for they elect the officers If they are
careful to elect the good and efficient
candidate and 10 defeat the place
seekers who run for the Council as an
occupation there would be vast i'm.
proyement
We 90 not get good government by
chance and hap-hazard. no man is sill,
enough to think that he can build VI
a good business in that way. If the voter
IL every city We're as careful in select
Ing their representatives in the Counci
ms stockholders of a private corporation
IRE careful in selecting their directors
there would be vast Improvement II
the conduct Of municipal affairs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
.B|GAMIsT ASKS
FOR LIGHT WORK
Has Cork Leg and Cannot Stand
On 1t Long At a
Time.
STRANGE FAILURE IN NORFOLK
Merchant With Heavy Debts,
But Locally Unknown Takes
Bankrupt Act.
Special to The Timcs-Dispatch.)

NORFOLK, VA, February 27.-John P.
rort News theatrical man, who pleaded
guilty to the charge of bigamy and took
three years In the penitentiary when con-
frontod in court here by his two wives,
one from Alexandria and the other FROM
Newport News. was formally sentenced
by Judge Allan Il. Hanckcl to-day. When
asked II he had anything to say why sen
tencc should not be passed. the prisoner
answered that he has but ono leg and
cannot stand for any length of time on
his cork leg. Hunter asked Judge Hancke1
to send "A letter to the penltcntiary au-
thoritics telling them OF this. 80 that his
prison work might he made as light as
possible The court said he would send
such a letter.
James Fields, the negro who pleaded
guilty to the charge OF killing Susie White
by fracturinE her skull with a brick. and
accepted seven years In tile penitentiary
without II formal trial, was sentenced by
Judge Hanckel to-day. Fields had moth.
Ing to say why sentence should not be
passed.
STRANGE FAILURE.
Charles X. Hannah filed a petition as n
bankrupt In the United States clerk.
no assets. Tho attorney says he Is lloni
merchant and the bankrupt makes afi.
davit that he has resided In Norfolk for
six months. His name is not In the CITY
directory. and he was not known in tn.
largest distributing house here as flou,
merchant The debts OF the schedule ara
nearly all due 10 Philadelphia creditors,
az follows: Samuel II. Kerr. 5000: VII.
liam u. Andenreid. s3o0oc: DIR. o. L.,
Adams. for services. 500: Fidelity Trust
Company. for breach OF lease, ssi5. John
Wanamaker. Judgment on note, 1916; Girls
com and McFceIoy. 5000; a. + .Brccht.
seDo; Academy of West Chester, Pa. for
tuition. $1,000: V S. Frickmiller. Watson-
town, Pa. 1856; The Wolf Company.
Chambcrsburg, Pa. tITi: J. j. SERVER.
Camden. n. J.. s4+s. These are tho largest
debts. and there are number OF other
smaller debts. none OF them due here.
BOY DEaIENTED.
II. b. Hanshnw. the young man who
gave himself up to the Norfolk polce
and said that he had forged a check for
So on his brother-in-law. Douglas Shields.
of Graham, Va, will be sent to his
brother-in-laws home. as Chief of Police
Boush has received Il message from
Shields stating that 1Ianshaw is de-
mented. ana wishes for him to he sent
to his home at once
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
A Lenten Hint.

Lent Is the season OF seif-denal. But
mere self-denial Is negative and has
little virtue within itself. 1t should be
employed as the means TO an end Its
design, primarily, Is to beget self-con-
troll and the spirit of humility. II one
does penancc and grumtaes about 1t and
becomes cross and disagreeable and re-
sentful because of it. the sacrifice will
do more harm than good. 1t is all
in the spirit of it.
The best Lcnten hint We have heard
for many a day comes from a Richmond
girl. She says that instead of content
ing herself with putting aside the candy
box for party days, she is going to cul-
tivate smiles and a cheerful disposition.
We heard of this resolve by chance and
1t came to us in the nature of a conf
Dental communication, so please don't
tell her that we told you. But it is
too good to keep.
1t is rs a good a sermon as any you will
hear during the season OF Lent. 1t is
the positive side OF the proposition. Gull
tivate smiles and cheerful disposition.
Bless the little preacher!
It, would be a glorious season, If all
who keep Lent would do likewise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
SILVER WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. R Oliver Cele-
brate Twenty-fifth Anniversary.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch.)

Especial TO The Times Disoatch.)
FACES. VA, February 27-Mr. and
Mrs r. r. Oliver. who reside near this
place. celebrated their twenty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary Saturday evening. from
to IL. Dancing was the main feature
of the evening. The house decorations
We're OF red and green. with shaded
lamps to match, which presented a beau
tiful picture The supper was most
bountifu.
Among the guests present were Mr. and
Mrs " F.. Barksdale. Mrs. o. II. Oliver,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. IT. Burgess. Mrs. II. s.
Derrick, OF PAGES: Miss Callic Oliver. of
Elliston. Va; Miss Ruth Oliver. of South
Boston: Miss Katie Hughes, of Danvllle:
Mrs. c. r. Sutherlin, Of Brooltlyn; Miss
Lizzie Barksdale and Miss Irene Suther-
lin, OF Brooklyn; Miss Bessie Derrick.
Miss Pnttie Oliver, Miss Julia Stebbins.
Miss Mamie Terrell and Miss Roma
Vaughan. of PAGES; Messrs. Emmett
Crawley, of Black Walnut. Va; DR.. Floyd
Gregory, Keysville. Na.;J Harvey Oliver,
Lynchburg, Va; Archie CroXton. DAM
Vile. Va; Barksdale Reid, Sutherlln,
va; Beverly Barksdale, Robert Barlss-
dale. j. n. Sutherlin. of Brooklyn. Va;
VIII Barksdale, Richard Haynes, Russell
Derrick. Harvey Stehbins, John Burgess,
Willie owen. John Ferrel of PAGES. Va,
The presents We're costly and numerous,
which attested the popularity of this
happy couple. Time has dealt gently with
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
be 40 miles. Cost will be 1884, 23s,35s. Date
of completion cannot BIO stated.
Richmond,s First Railroad.

IN
monaf r.. H. O..
!. Extract from printed copy of r. II.
Daniel, ESD. his legal opinion. as to the
right or the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad Company to use
Broad Street.
2.Thc right OF the company to usc
Broad I'D Street for It's road, lis the game
with It's right to any other part of It's
road, n chartered right BY its act Of in
corporation (Feb. %, 1SH) tho company is
authorized to make railroad from some
point In tho corporation OF Richmond. to
be approved by tho Common Council, to
some point within tho corporation OF
Fredericksburg. The company soon after
1t was organized informed the Council
that It was expected ito conduct the road
from the Richmond Turnpike along II
street, to point Mt or near intersection
of III and Eighth. and for the present to
terminate It there with proper connections
with the contemplated warehouses and
workshops of the company on lots Nos.
Al aud AS.
BY q resolution adopted on the 2'tii
December, 1894, the Council approved the
proposed location of the road, and au-
thorized tho prosecution of the work
within the limits of the city on tho pro-
posed location" The company having
completed their road on this part of the
route. opened 1t for travel and transport
tation with cars and locomotive engines
on the 18th or February, 1885.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
THISDAY INHIsToRY
February 18th.

500 3. C.-Lucius Junius Brutus. tho
avenger OF Lucretia and founder of
the Roman Republic, fell at the bat
tie of the Oesuvian fields. SO great
was the fury of the encounter between
him and his adversary that their
shields We're mutually pierced, and
each fell dead from his horse, trans
fixed by the, lance OF his enemy.
62s-Chosroes H., King OF Persia died
161o--The House OF Commons complained
of the Kings profusion. especially
in the immense sums lavished on
Scotch favorites.
1734-Battle in Syria between the Turks
$4,000, and the Persians, under Koui
Khan.
1so@-upwards OF thirty American vessels
captured by small French privateers
and dismantled In obscure ports in
the island of Cuba.
182e-Treaty OF peace signed between
Peru and Colombia.
1so5-President I.incoln signed the law
prohibiting the officers or attaches
OF the army or navy from interfering
with tho elections in the several
States.
1s74-Discovery made that certain Chi
cago saloon Ike epers had been hiring
scrub women tohp pose as Temperance
crusaders and sing and pray in their
saloons to attract business.
Famous Tichbourne claimant con-
victed OF perjury in London. after
n trial lasting 100 days.
16s4--Captain Schley. U. 8. N. now rear
tc admiral. retired. ordered to command
expedition to search for lieutenant
Greedy. now Encouragement. lost In
the Arctics
1ae5-Physicians in attendance on Cen
eral Grant In New York announced
that the patient was nearing the end.
1se4-Democrats in caucus at Washing
ton decided to put wool, lumber iron
ore and salt on the free list.
1se5-Secretary Morton issued state
ment denying the claims of foreign
governments. that American meat was
4 tainted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
CARD FROM Mr.. WISE.
He Denies That He is Opposing

Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Please deny most emphatically the
report from Your Washington correspon-
Of ca Iaaf J. a D stusrt most heart
lily, now and at all times. wish him sue
cess. not only for his own sake. but
for his brave fathers sake. certainly
did what could to make him marshal;
was distressed at his transfer because
thought Ii the result! OF mean attack
upon him. and will be rejoiced TO hear uf
his confirmation as collector. | have,
taken no part TO have him confirmed, be-
cause / have no influence to help him.
wish the Republican party of Virginia
had more men with the antecedents OF
Stuart and identity with the State in Of
flee. 1t would get along better. The re-
petition OF the story about my trying to
help Mr.. Peachy because ne IS my kins-
man has ceased being q mistake, and be-
comes a faIsehood. He Is neither my kins-
man nor have j heard Of his wanting an
iPeachy deserves an office much more than
n good many OF those who have them,
both by fidelity and personal fitness. but
could not help him TO SECURE the place
given Stuart, for; was fStuart,s friend,
and since then know Of no other place
he wants, even II II could help him. which
notwithstanding Peachy may say any
not believe it.5I think Peachy has a
personal prejudice. hope Stuart may
pc confirmed, although I! Is gone rly q s,g my
New York, Feb 49,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
To Get at Cost Of Coal.

The Legislatures acceptance OF Presi-
dent Baer's invitation for the examination
OF the books Of the Reading companies,
to ascertain the exact facts us to the cost
of coal to the mining concerns and to the
consumers, Is what ought to have been
done In the first place. Itis1in effect The
creation OF q committee of inquiry, not q
call upon the Attorney-Gen 70 enforce
laws which tho Legislature has never en-
acted And the outside element which Is
introduced into the inquiry, representing
tile workngmen, the independent coal
Tie person Of the presldcnt OF Swarthmore
College can hardly fall to be an aid IN
the investigation, Such formal state tate,
ment as we may now expect may from
the basis for intelligent leglslntion 70
protect the public interest nj the next
session Of Tho Legislature. From the
PhilaIelphln Ledger UndO. .- " .a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Graft in Washington's Day.

Would to God no honest CRATER Of the.
present day might take TO heart
he told c.ongress liz army was occupy
ing u cold. bleak hill and secping under
frost and snow without clothes or hlallN,
murderers OF our cnlise, tho monopoiz-
ers, forcstallers and engrpsscrs to- con
dign punishment. I would TO God that
wan hung in gibbets upon a sallows, Ave
times as high M the one prepared BY
Hannah "Idlcncss. dissIpa LION and OK,
travngance seeli 10, have Iaif fast hnlu
or tho people, and "fFeculatlon. pefuln-
ton and an Irresistible thirst for rlchos
seem TO have got the better OF Gycry order
Of men; party disputes and personal QUAR-
rails are the great b,HnesR Of the day.
National Magazine,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Merely Joking

No Check, for lns.ance.--"N1r. Rlchley
had nothing but praise for your work
for him before the Citizens Committed"
said the friend. Yes" replied the lob
byist, gloomily. nothing but praise
Philadelphia Ledger.
A Secret.--"You're not happy with your
husband. are you?" "Yes-but for good.
ness sake don't tell him. "-Cleveland
Leader.
Very Likely There's going to be an
other ancestry society. What is it?"
Descendants Of people who received in
vitations to the White House wedding. =
Detroit Free Press.
Business Trafnlng.--"Your son is maxi
Ing speciality of chemistry. isn't he?"
Yes. When he goes into business he's
going to start maple syrup factory
Cleveland Leader.
His Qualification George left the in
fantry company 'Why2" "They told
him his legs had the proper curve for the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Plain Dealer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
A School Complication.

Please answer the following in the
Query Column of The Timcs-Dispatch
Weekly for Wednesday. February 18th.
The school census in this district was
taken in 1905. and showed such Il de-
crease in school population as to cntitle
the district to just money enough from
the public school funds to keep the
schools open three or four months in
the year, even when the teachers arc
given small salary, the usual length
of tho public schools for the next five
years on account of one mans indiffer-
ence. The census is required to be taken
every five years.
a CONSTANT READER.
This matter should be investigated by
the local superintendent and School Board,
and If any material errors are discov-
cred the facts should be. laid before tho
State Board of Education. While there
is no statute on the subject. it is held
by some that the State board has au-
thority to have a new census taken.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Ralph Connor.

Please furnish me what Information you
can on the life and works of Ralph Con-
nor. a SUBSCRIBER.
Ralph Connor tChas. w. Gordon b. In
dian Lands. Glcngarry, Ont, October
1850 Graduated from Toronto University
and Knox College. Presbyterian minister
and missionary to mines and lumber
camps of Rocky Mountains, 1@0-1. Pas
tor OF st. Stephens. in Winnipeg Has
written--Beyond the Marshes; Black
Rock: Ovens Canon; Sky Pilot; ould
Michael: The Man from Glengarry; The
Prospcctor,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Giles County Records.

Please tell me where I should be most
likely to find deeds, ETC., touching lands
owned III 1860 IN the counties Of Giles
and Bland, In Virginia, and Upshur, w.
Va? CONSTANT READER.
In the records OF tho present counties
OF Giles, Wythe and TazewelI, in Vlr-
GINA, and Barbour, Lewis and Randolph,
i'll w. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Mineral Terms.

Is there such metals or ores as mag.
lcdmonitc," "chromo" or 'tinium?" II
SO. their use, extent and value?
READER.
There are no such words in mineral
ology as the above. "Magledmonte" may
be intended for molybdenite, Chrome
for chrome ore and "tinium'' for tita-
reum.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
A Problem.

Please work this problem: The sides
is its area? w.
Add the sides and divide by two; sub
tract each side from the half sum; multi
ply the three remainders and the half
sum together and take the square root.
The half sum Is s1.76: the three remaind-
ers are 1916. 1874 and BIG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Virginia Historical Magazine.

Please inform me what the Virginia
Historical Magazine Is aSS give the name
and address of the Cartesat present own
CIR of Shirley. A. 8. w.
Blucfeld. w. Va.
The periodical of the Virginia Historical
Society, Richmond. Va. Mrs. Alice Brans-
ford. daughter of Robert Garter, Bur
muda Hundred, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28

Kindly give name and address OF prest-
dent Of BETHANY College and inform me
when, In the history or dancing, men and
women first danced together. II. l.. II,
Thomas 70. Chamblctt, Bethany, w. Va.
In Egypt some 5000 years before Christ.