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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18
Tur DYNAMITE CRUISER.

There are number OF propositions 10
be brought before Congress providing Tor
the construction of fast cruisers armed
with dynamite guns This new depar-
ture Ia naval war equipment Is thus Tar
American. and marks an advance in the
science NJ signiAcan, as that illustrated
by the Monitor and Merrimac, upon
which theory the modern ironclsd mon
steers were made. American genius &c
clares tina, She slow but mighty ironclsd
with its giant armament OK heavy guns
would be es powerloss before small
dee, Of swift dynamite cruisers as were
the Old wooden ships against the Monitor
and Merrimac.
The dynamite guns are Of two classes,
the pneumatic gun and the ordinary
smoo,h.hore or rifle cannon; and the
nroposiiion for new ships covers both
these classes.
I, would seem emlnenily wise TO make
ample and exhaustive experiments WIN
the Vesuyius, which is the complete en-
bodlment of a swift dynamite cruiser
ars,. and then. upon the results obtained
proceed 10 build new and elective navy
on new plan.
The idea OF cxpending millions on
these cruisers before the model has beer
successfully tried is merely throwing
$50 600 600 instead Of 1900 900, on eX
nerlments. All honor to the enterprise
Of the new naval idea, but let II start
right and be sure that it is right before u
goes ahead Of the rate OF 81 100000 PEI
ship.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

Some Lake county cowboys las.oed two
coyotes ripped of their scalps and let then
60. The seolps were passed IN and thC
county paid tue prescribed bounty on them
The coyotes were not SO lively after the up
Grafton, aud IN "a few days we're both killed
by raucAer. lie Vas disguised t0 lud that
their scaips We're both gone, and. having
killed tue yarmlnts, thought be- was entitled
70 tue bounty on producing their oafcas.es
tie certainly was not The bounty IS offered
for THEN scalps, which 10 was intended should
be taken from tho dead carcass. Tie COW.
boys intended the coyotes to run until their
scalps had grown again, aud the farmer
gathered the animals before the second clou
OF scalp was ripe. It Was q barbarous trick
to take OF the scalp Of 1.-Two animal, aud the
Socicty for tho Prevention Of Cruelty 70
Coyotes should take the matter ia hand
Portland Orcgonisn
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18
Bone Buttons

The other day, writes correspondent, !
happened 10 call on Nj Church, who is the
master Of u small button factory an Birmlug
iam, Eng. aud was greatly interested rs
eeing tailor's bone button made, just such
, one as sou Would Gnd on your ulster or "a
tweed coat. !. was queer little factory
made out Of two or three cottages rolled into
one First Of all was introduced % ther
material which lay on the floor OK a dark
and dingy little workshop, ia which solitary
workman was standing nc his bench
There, said Nj Church, po nting 20 wAat
[ took 10 BE- potatoes, "thero you SEQ what wo
call vegetable ivory it comes from South
America aud grows In clusters OK hall a
iozen nuts That is the lrst state Of the
Uutt0n" We then went mp to the workman
5ho was cutting up the kernels of the nuts "a.
a swiftly revolving circular saw, an opera
ton requiring great deZterity, for slip
might cost him finger Tho kernel is easily
extracted, the shell in which 10 is incl0--d
being very thin and fragile, although the
seruel is nut il would take
very strong pair OF jaws TO crack
md the tec.n cannot touch it The
little white slabs which are cut out by the
'AMn are tAhrA 10 iNt HHAL MElaIl tileilL.
where the button is really formed, u the
cries OF latues through which 10 IS passed
The toolmaker, whose Office Is very import
INT, works at one end of the room the first
athe cuts out the button with tine desncd
circumference, regulated by series OK
gauges, the work being passed on e.
others for tho rim and SD on Two women
were drilling tue four holes OF the buttons.
this being done by taking up each Que ana
,ubjsctug 10 tothe action OF tho foul pr0nged
horizontal drills. doing their work with re-
markab.s deftless and rap.d.ty Tho button
so far as It's form goes, is finished l-uow
remains to 90 the polishing aud dyelns In
another room are ha.f dozen hexazoual
boxes revolving IN an atmosphere OF dust
They contain the buttons which ar9 now
being polished by the action of some hard
powder, which is placed with them IN Che
boxes There is n secret In every trade, and
fancy that the contents OF the mixture with
which tue buttons arc eventually stained
are not diyulsed 10 lIe worii.-Boston Her
ala
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

CHRISTMAS, 1898.

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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

Put pint Of boiling water into a saucepan
and stir into 1t sufficient dry cornmeal about
two-thirds OF q cup 20 make q musn. Lift
the coFnmeal 10 your Left hand ALLOW it o.
pass slowly between the fingers into tho water
while you stir quickly with tho rlglt haua.
Let mush cook slowly Tor tvouty minutes
then add two ounces of butter, and dessert
spoonful Of salt, and stand aside % cool
" ben cold separate four eggs add the y0las
to tue mush; then add half pint OF butter
mills or sour cream. Now stir In gradually
sufficient flour, about one pint. 70 make a
tllnnlsh batter Dissolve haii teaspoonful
OF bieafoonafe Of soda in q tablespoonful Of
boiling water, and add il 10 the batter Stir
IN qniekiy the well beaten whites OF the eggs,
and they are ready y bake -Table Tal..
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

But putting aside the qneslon of the utl
ify of remedies tO remove natural personal
defects, an ugiy g.ri should know that tl'
surest way g. keep her homeIy feature %.
apkwmln-urei the remembrance otuer
is Tor her constantly 70 remember them Der
self Self cousclOu-ue ls dlaler-alie iu o.
beautiful woman, in an ugly ole DO is mtol
cradle
AYE these gIrl, with dun ewes and lars
noses, then. 10 give up all hope of pleasing
their compani1ns'
Us no means
\ woman who Tor many yssrs iel The
highest social life of Pennsylvania lac
neither fortune nor q remarkable intellect
Sho vas stout red haired small featured ana
freckle1. but her voice was sweet ami low
her heart big enough % tlll nail iLe world
her sympathles wide. Lsr tact infinite $50.
was simple. genuine aud as uusel.h as an
iuu.a hiid
re ugly grl WHO cultivate. such charm
as these needs nl ifoh braces 90 compia-' lel
large joints ncr diet of acid fruits to lem3t,
her plump cheeks. ~ make her lovely 4nc
beloved ~-Youtl Companion
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

We do n.t advise girls to put of marr.ag.
until they are $50 years OLD, which was,
believe tae age of the daughter Of Enoci
when she entered tho state OF holy matr
m0ny; but 80 think that they do not consult
their best interests when they allow thought
Of love and marriage TO occupy their miad
IN their salad days, when they are greer
in Judgment" THIS pferociOnsne-s work
mischief in many ways 10 prevents the an
ioyment OF happy years OF maiIeIho0i
when the mind and tAe heart aro free o. eA
pand under healtbfui influence. it prevent
improving and eleyatlag study it occupie.
the mind with faneles, desires ANA clst.,
building, which are not only futile but njuri
Gus. IL indisposos for sensible views Of life
1t tends 20 the formation Of a shallow anC
frivolous character, and 1t lot infrequontly
leads 70 foolish entanglements and has.y at
tachments, which cause much anxiety GBo
distress. Sometimes it leads t. marriage be-
fore either husband or wife know what they
arc doing and before the giIl Is ut eithei
physically, mentally or domestioaliy for th.
cares OF married lie THE Five Talents OF
Women
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

The paragraph copied in another
column from The New York World ctiti-
eises Senator ingalls, idea about the arts
tocrscy Of permanent Office holding as
provided for by the civil service system
OF course there cannot be much sFisto'
crscy nowadays III salaries of $500 to
$500 year
The real aristocracy or rather the
dangerous snobocracy of this country is
in the political Boss who uses the money
Of the monopolist in ring combination
between capital and politics There's
where the rub is, aud no talk about civil
service arlstocrscY can take the attention
from Il
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18
Removing Tattoo Marks.

Dr. Variot, Of Paris, is reported to have
discovered a method by which to remove
tattoo marks from the human skin It has
been extensively tested and with most en-.
couraging results. His modus operandi is 70
prick the marks or spo.s with needles until
the blood flows and then to inject tauuln
aud finally TO cauterize with nitrate Of silver
The wounds caused by the ps.cking become
black for a time, then turn red. and after q
month or SO tho parts which have been
treated are almost indistinguish, ble from tue
adjoining flesh.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

The entire fire department OF Americas.
ga was called out one evening 10 extlngu.sl
the moon. 10 was just o'clock IN the even.
ins, when the usually pale luna came mp be
hnd a bank Of dark clouds and assumed an
unwonted rosy tinge. An enthusiastic Gre
man saw her glowing reflection on the side OF
house yelled fire, and out came tic 90
partment and multitudes OF excited citizens
ready 10 battle with the flames. On sizing
up the situation the boys concluded their Lao.
der was too short to get their hooks ia. -
PlttsOWg Post
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

That creature around whom has been
woven such e1aggoIatous OF r0mauce-ths
gypsy queens but another creation Of tin
Imagination Despite all assertion 10 TIC
contrary, despite the fact Chat an imposing
funeral was accorded @ dead R0mauy woman
Matilda Stan.ey-at DAYTON. D., som,
years ego and supposed by outsiders 70 be-
queen Of the gypsics, no American gypsy
Acknowledges any such authority, eilei
titulary or in reality. The prevalent idea
held 10y outsiders that any among them Is ou
titled 20 royal pferogatiye Is "a matter witt
them for rdicuie ANA laughter Prominent
among Romany characteristics is the de,r,
TO mislead those not Of their race .u recar
to their methods u existence. They possess O.
keen enjoyment 10 the absurdities Of others
particularly ii these absurditles are error,
about Themselves. With them an iutermeui
is momenrcus event IL calls Tor an The
ceremonious pomp their means permit j. I-
their opportunity for expression of devotion
20 q loved one gonc-l0,t ia the infinite spac
Of eternity Rut queens and kings tho gyps.e
have none. In this country they go not ever
acknowledge leaders. for the oil Roman,
character is dislniegrating Llcn family
looks out for rs own interests % its own bes-
advantage Chicago Herald
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THE DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE

While the Democrats In the Senate
have determined 10 discuss the Rspubli-
can tariff bill at every point in order to
put on record the protest against the
plan which 1t proposes of reducing the
surplus by increasing the taxes, the
Democratic majority in the House is
disposed to let the situation drift as if
the cause of the people had been so badly
embarked as that II should now be water
logged, SO to speak. We are at a loss to
see why the Democrats cannot make a
combined movement, the one az II Is
insugurated In the Senate. and the other
In the House towards reducing taxes.
They might pass a bill TO abolish the
internal revenue system except the
whisky tax or they might simply
abolish the tobacco tax OF they might
pass a bill TO put on the free list few
articles like wool and tin, so that there
would be clear and distinct sign-board
sst up by the Democratic party 10 mark
their course and In direction that the
average citizen could plainly see at a
glance
The Democratic party needs to be re
minded that they had the popular ma
jority In the last election, and would have
triumphed but for either of two mistakes
one the put,iag forward of Southern
leaders In command and the other the
posting OF the party on the tariff issue
year too late, without time to educate the
people to the facts
With this in mind, the people should
See that the growing principle of tax re
duct!on on the necessary articles of life
and the demand for raw materials, to
widen the scope OF our Industries and
our commerce, are the ideas that impel
the spirit Of the peoples party against
the abuses OF class legislation.
The issue Is between Federalism and
protective tariff, with class privileges for
the rich aud ironclsd monopoly of all in
dustries on the one side and on the other
the just rights Of the people TO have the
necessary articles OF life free from war
taxes, and 10 have the raw materials to
work with 10 the end that American la
Dor may compete with the rest Of the
world on equal terms. This simple
proposition was successfully befogeed
with the Republican sut and smoke Of
sectional hate and the masses of stuff
about free trade that they sent forth like
the cuttle-hshs ink to hide their far reach
Ing arms that grasp the yitsls Of the peo-
pies prosperity.
But the truth remains living and grow.
Ing II its champions have the courage
and sense TO stick by Il.
Whether the policy OF the new admin.
istratlou be conservative OF radical, we
know that 1t will be for protection"
and we know what that meaus. The
fostering OF centralized power con-
trolled by the vast fortunes made by the
capitalists under their royal grant of
monopolizing the profits OF all the indus.
tries OF the country. Let the Democrats
Of the House lead the van sgalns, that
idea and the Democratic party is stronger
than before the election.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

In childhood aud youth, too, the brain d
properly capable " much less 4mouut Of
work than Ina adult years Tue brain is th4
last organ Of the body 20 become mature-on
an average Of five years-so thatltls younger
tuan tho rest of tie body, and "a youth is
even more delicate than Is the muscular sys-
tenn When this latter has become somewhat
developed and the brain is necessary for self
preservation, It catches up what 10 has lost
in the race, and ia those who sro aging and
whose bodies are sinking TO decay. II II has
met with no mishap, ripe and full Is at It's
best. The proper amount of time must bc
allowed II for development Any attempt 70
force precoclous growth is likely TO be
followed by adult enleeblemeut London
Spectator
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

Ths gigantic ana awful shadow of The
great ADvricsn Jumbo indicates ths
transit Of Blaine TO be followed by an
other partial eclipse Of Harrison. The
!. constellation OF the "Grea, Bear" is but
sswsrm Of fire iiies in the political firm.
anenf compared with this magnificent
phenomenon. that Is about to be heralded
n ths astronomical horoscope Of the Re-
psblican PARTY when Blaine Is to be Sec
rotary II State.
The reader viii excuse soms probable
mlstskss Ia technology, but when such
erpet copsts Oh ncross the sky and siarlle
~ natives ordinary terms fall
Wsavait she phenomenon and Iopg for
; lopg te1oooope. \
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nv sHles.

have ships that went 70 sss,
More than 1fty years ago;
hone have yet come homo ~ flA
Int Gre sailing 70 and fro
have seen them Ia my sleep
IiuDsing through the sloFclass deep.
With tniirfei saii- an1 battered bulls.
while around them scre3met the glIA
flying low flying low.
Ihave wondered Why they stayed
from me. sailing round the world,
AID said I'm half afraid
That their sails vii neer be furlei."
Cr.ai che treasures that ihey hold,
S.lls AMI plumes and bars Of sold,
While ibs spices that they bear
I.l With fragrance al The ar,
A. they SAL. as they Bail
All. each sailor 10 the port
Knows that have ships 40 1ca,
Or the winds and waves tho sport,
And the sailors pity the.
OF they come and with me walk,
Cheering me With hopeful talk.
TIL put my felf3aslde
And. couicnel, watch Tho tide
iase aud fan, rise oDi IAN
have waited On the piers.
uak.ng fOf them down he bay,
Days aud nights for many years.
Iii iumel heart Sch aNaY.
But the pilots, whcuf hey land.
stop aud take me ty tho hand
Saying, you VIII live to see
Your proud vessels come from sea
one and Ell, ole CEl ALL
So never quite despair,
Nor let hope OF COURAGE Zen,
And some day. when skies are fair,
Up the hay ny ships Wlll SSH.
shall then bay ~ need
Prints 20 look al, hooks o. read
Horses, wines and works Of at.
lverything-cxcept a heart,
That IS lost, that Is LOST
Once, when was pure and young
Richer, too, than ON now.
Iro cloud was q or me flung
Or a wrinkle creased my brow.
There was one whose heart was nine;
But she is something Cow divine.
And, though come my ships iroll sea,
They can bring 10 heart u me,
Lverm0re eyemof8
FAIRY Graz" Rotert Barry Co.ia
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18
LlNcoLN's TENDER HEART.
How He Disposed OF Cases OF Cowardice
In the Army.


In the Army
In his "reminiscences Of Abraham Lin.
coln' Schuy er ColfaK said. 30 man
clothed with such vast power as Abraham
Lincoln ever welded it more tendery and
more forbeariug No man holding in his
hands the key OF life and death ever par
doned 50 many offenders and 50 easily. There
were from time 70 time, OF course, instances
OF cowardice in the army in the face OF the
enemy-a crime justly punishable by the
laws OF war throughout the world with
death In the earlier Years OF the war all
tho death penalties Of court marshal bal TO
ID sent 70 The president, rs commander in
chief, for his approval When Judge Holt,
the Judge advocate genefel OF tho army. laid
the flist case before the president and ex-
planned it, he replied: "Well, | will keep chs
few days until | have more time "a read
-the testimony" That seemed quite reasona-
Die. When the judge explained the next
case ilr. Lincoln said: ii must put this by
until can settle ia my mind whether this
soldier can better serve the country dead
than living To the third he answered:
The general commanding tho brigade IS 10
be here IN few days to consult with Stan.
ton and myself about military matters; viii
MATT until then and talk the matter over
with him"
Finally there was iagrant case OF a sol.
der who, In the crisis Of battle demoral
lied his regiment by bis cowsrdice, throwing
down his gun and hiding behind the friendly
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18
HUAIOR.

Besstly Day yesterday 80 everybody
said, at least.
True; but still you had the very best
weather there was. and, for that matter,
all there was. There Is no use in grumb-
ling. then
Besides. this is free country, and II
II wants to rain or hail or drizzle. the
only thing for US TO do Is to mind our
own business and not assume any re
sponslbility for what Is going on up
yonder
AS Thomas 0tway sang
D woman lovely woman nature made thee
TO temper man we bad been bfnies without
you;
Angels are painted fair. 10 look Ike you:
There's In yoa all that We believe OF heaven:
Amazing brightness. purity and truth,
Eternal Joy aud ererlssting love.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

There was company OK tue local militia
went on marching order parade and the
color sergeant inspected tho ranks before the
officer and checked a man Tor having q dirty
blyersack. The officer went round then and
checked the same man for having dirty
face. Tbs color sergeant, not exactly catch
Ing the officers words, said "Yes, sir,
checked him before for it. He has not
washed il since be had it served our 10 h.in. s"
--Dundee News.
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OFFICE or TIN Cry AUDITOR,
RiCHNOSD, Va, December 81, lss.
HOLDERS OF BONDS OF THE
IL CITY or RICHMOND
maturing lst. January, 1850 are halahy uoueet
20 present them for payment when due.
MILES tlRPlN, Auditor.
By action OF the Committee on Finance OF
the city OF Richmond at meeting held De
cembef 81. 1855 hol iers 90 the above bo-ds
Will have the privilege OF exchanging their
matuted bonds TOR
FOUR PER CENT REGISTERED RCNDs
of the city taging thirty four years u run
from January D, 1850, ~ their par value
EDWARD j. WARREN,
de l1-td Clerk Com. on Finance.
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litfle Drnns of Water

When Chaplain McCabe was in Kansa
last year on = tour endeavoring 70 rails,
sl,OOO,OOO for MISSIONS "a little boy heard b.
appeal, and thinking Of tho large sum he lac
to raise, determined to help him. The iirst
chance lie had early in the week he gathered
a basketful OF chestnuts, which he sold for
cents. do sent this to Mr.. McCabe, with tbs
note; III you want any more let me know .
Christian Inquirer
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

Senator John " Daniel has been using
his intlu ence on his Democratic friends
in The House 80 urge bill to abolish th'
tobacco tax. without n t0io any tinker
inc about cigarettes OF cheroots or any
thing else In the msiter OF exceptions
We wish him good luck in that wise pisn
He comes from tobacco State, and ]:
smply able 10 advise and lead on thai
subject
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-18

Elegant homemade mincc meat, Ems
llsh plum puddings, queen olives 10y
measure, 4.yesr old Kentucky whisky
81 30 per gallon, 7.year old rye whisky
At william l. WHITES.
Formerly Christian, 6hiie & Co.
3'J East Broad.
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r HE SUN
1850
Add Tor The Demoeracy.

Gnu thN bFnhAAtfFa
rHE sUN believes that the campaign for thi
election OF a Democratic Congress in $50 ana
"A Democratic President IN isg2 should Do slnon
on about the iih 0fnoxt March. THE scN wl
bo ON hand at the beginning and until Che ems
Of the most interesting aud important polu.
conflict since fhepar doing sh0ncst utmost.
AS over. fo secure the triumph OF the Demo-
cratic party and the permanent supremacy of
the principles held Dy jefferson. Jackson snl
Tilden.
The great fact OF tho year Il ,ho return Oh
absolute power 81 The common enemy of al
good Democrats political Organization Cor
whose overthrow rHE sus fought 40 tte front
Tor fifteen years, the memorable years 90
Grant aEd the fraud Hayes and Garfield AMI
Arthur
IL Is the same old enemy that Democrats
now confront, and he Will te intrenchet in tnf
same strong position. II has te,n carried
once by brave and hopeful lighting Do you
rot believe, with The sgS, that the thing san
be done agslnS Wait and see.
The hope OF the nemocD y IS tn tho loyal
efforts Of united press, cheri' hing no memo
rles OF past differences In nOn-cssenslals
forgetting everything but the lessons or expe-
Fience ana that victory Is duty.
Probably you know tho SUN already "a "A
newspaper which sets all the news ana prints
it in incomparably interesting shape. which
chronicles facts as they occur and tells th..
truth about men and events with ahsol,,t.
fearessness. making the eomp'etest and most
entertaining journal published anywhere on
earth aud which sells its opinions oniy 70 M
subscribers and purchasers at two cents a
copy-on sundays four cents. II you do DOT
know the sun. tend for II and learn what a
wonderful thing II Is % be In the sunshine.
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A Gourd lantenarinn

While searching through his fathers effects
Ticket Agent Moifett, Of Knoxville, Tenn.
found gourd over one hundred years Old.
IL contained many old papers, among them
note from Dayy Crockett, payable C, WI
liam MoIett, for / shilling and pence sor a
barrel OF whisky aud q keg OF cider-Brsok.
lyn Eagle.