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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27
The Glory of Moscow.

The glory Of Moscow is the Krcmlin,
which is really the citadel, and within its
stout walls are scores of churches and
palaces Here are the Cathedral Of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, tic
Cathedral Of the Archangel Michael. and
dozens Of other churches. the arsenal sur
rounded by $50 cannon taken from the
French during q be disastrous retreat Of
1872 The magniiicencc Of the churches
and palaces I'm the kremlin surpasscs be-
lief The Church Of the Annunciati0n
has it's floor inlaid with agate. comedian,
Jasper. chalcodouy and other precious
stones. thousands and thousands Of dol
lars worth or gems being thus laid down
for "a floor I'm The Cathedral Of -. lZaak
Alexander will SEQ the tombs of all the
czara down 10 the time of Peter the Great,
who chose TO be buried in ST. Petersburg,
an example which has been followed by
all his successors. There are some dozens
of tombs of emperors and expresses, for
each car chose 10 have a shrine 10 him
self. and over tho remains OF each was
erected temple or ccnotapn OF consider
able size. cleaning with gems OF gold.
As medieval traveller said of the tomb
Oh uhlttn DiNhts NAAtt r'iN Nt'' VIZ
neanest thing seen on it, the same with
propriety and truth might be said Of the
tombs of the czars, for some boast OF a
wealth Of over Sl,0OO,0O0 in precious
stones which adorn each part of the
shrine above the tomb
In the Kremlin arc preserved the impe-
rial crowns and regalia of Russia; over
twenty crowns are here, comprising not
only those belonging TO Russia proper,
but those of countries conquered by the
Russian armies, from the crown OF Siberia
TO the crown cf Finland, that of Poland,
the crimea, Astrakhan, the Caucasus aud
others being among the number, together
with orbs. scepters, swords and royal
chains and OF her Jewels too numerous TO
count, and besides all these diamonds,
rubies, garnets. sapphircs, turquois, emer
aids and pearls by the bushel are found IN
the imperial treasures too numerous 10 be
set or even 20 be counted, so that distin-
guished foreigner who many years ago,
bv special favor, obtained access 70 that
part of the Kremlin in which are stored
these important treasures, said that they
lie in piles, in golden bowls and in silver
Guns in such abundance as TO defy emu
meration or valuation.-Cor. Globe Demo
crat.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

An old Scotch saying las II that
"Whistlin' maidens an craving hens
are nae lucky about ony mans toun.'
Thus the ordinary barn yard fowl may
DC a feathered forerunncr Ct evil. Birds.
from perhaps antediluTian periods, have
been looked upon as feathered fortune
telers. The swarthy Italians. who. with
their cages Of trained birds. stand at the
street corners in our large cities and ass
passers by to allow the little feathered
ones TO read their fortune. are the stras-
Cling remnants Of a whole army Of SUI
perstItious souls In some parts Of Eng
land even in our day the note Of the
swallow neans tie reception Of some
evil tidings: but to kill that bird is a GER
tain WY Of bringing down unlimited
evil on the destroyer. The white owl IN
France Is universally held as q forctcllcr
OF death. and it, 'screech' is not much
liked by English peasants. But IN
America. among the negro population,
the brown owl. If uttering its boot on the
right. foretells good luck. but the oppo-
site If on the lett. In France and Bel
GUM the cry of the white owl IS sup
posed 10 forciell all sorts Of misfortunes.
However, the counteracting remedy Is
not far TO seek simply. consists IN
throwing a pinch Of salt into the tire
when the sound j. heard.
Twocrows. in some parts Of Scotland,
are considered very ominous Of III. The
cuckoO's note is everywhere held rs a
sign Of duplex meaning. the explanation
whereof lies, not with the birds note but
withthc auditors pocket. II the cuckoo
be heard when the pockets are empty n
very impecunious year and specially
the need Of borrowing from friends cor
trying so to do is implied. But If, on
the other hand. the cuckoo's note be
heard for the first time when the pocket
contains cash. n prosperous and moneyed
year j. foretold. Another sigh Of good
fortune is found IN the robin perching on
the roof aud singing. Curiously enough
the smallest Of popular birds, the golden
crested wren. was. till the end of the last
century. and in some parts during the
first quarter of the present one, despite
the nursery rhyme asscciating 1t with
the robin, held as a foe. and cruelty
stoned on certain DAYS. much after the
fashion in which the Shrovctide cock was
tortured t. death. Home journal.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

What waste Of brain power there IS
in swindling. The swindler has all the
forces OF law and order array ed against
him He Is sure to be- tripped up sooner
or later The cost Of a mistake is his
liberty, and tire mistake sround to come.
The ingenuity he expendsin his methods
if applied in q lawful direction is almost
sure TO net him larger return in cash
than ii does when put to a crooked use.
The swindled person generally deserves
little pity. He usually expects to take
advantage Of somebody, and he gets
taken in himself Cupidity is at the bot
tom Of both sides of swindle. detroit
Free Press.
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sicnatnrc q tho OR.

Tie car spends very little time in
his study, as he Is more afraid Ct his
stoutne-s than # political plots, and is
consequently IN the habit Of receiving bis
ministers in the grounds. walking up and
down an avenue while listening 10 their
reports. He frequently adds his initial
a TO am important document by hold
ing il against q tree. and hence It Is
rather irdistinct AZ times. The car is
by no means quick in signing deeds, and
in many cases numbers Of those neatly
written specimens Of Russian caligraphy
are returned without signature, and then
the court caiigraphers. who Guido in
their art tie monks Of old, have TO do
their work over again. Tic ArgonaUt
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The Mcthehleal Actor ramII,.

Plainncss and solidty mark whatever
belongs TO the family Tho houses, ut
tine corners Of Thiriy-third and Thirty
fourth streets and Fifth avenue in which
John Jacob and William Astor have lived
for years. are simple 70 badness, are in
deed ugly without, though very comfort
able internally. But nowhere Is there
any sign Of ornament for the sake Of
ornament Richness is blended with
something OF severity. The contempt
raneous passion for the aesthetic and
decorative IS not visible.
Tie Astors give elaborate entertain
ments. mainly dinner parties, but give
them sparing!y, and always see that they
are fully and correctly advertised in the
social columns Of the newspapers. Even
festivity Is a business with the family,
who are method.cal and considerate Of
cost in everything. They are trained to
Ice so from their Infancy. Hence im-
pulse. sensibilitv, romance, sympathy,
whatever belongs To the emotional or
ideal, H. ii II appear. sedulously rcpressed.
Ms John Jacob AstOr, who recently
died, was devoted to the poor, attend
ing 10 their wants personally; but she
used in charity, am told, only tie in
come from her marriage portion. Her
memory Is widely and tenderly mourned
by The lowliest and neediest OF the town.
towhom She was 4 constant help. Paul
K. Cleveland in The Cosmopolitan.
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study Hour for Children.

According to DR.. Newell. "for children
Of 10 or II years the capacity for bright
and voluntary attention is exhausted by
four varied lessons requiring mental ef-
fort Of half an hour each. with intervals
Of relief in the forenoon. In the afternoon
this capacity is reduced one-haif Two
hours in the forenoon and one hour in
the afternoon is as long time rs chill
dren can he proftably employed in
school.
Dr.. Chancellor supports this view. and
advocates eighteen hours week as the
limit for school children Under -
Baginskev. anthor Of a German work on
school hygiene takes'thc same view, and
in demonstration of its effectiveness IL is
alleged that half time pupils in the
English schools learn as much as thechil-
drcn who are in school the. full number
Of hours. Halls Journal Of Health.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27
rsc Of Paragraph Signs.

Writers for newspapers should. use para
graph signs freely intheir copy. The marks
do not disfsure tie manuscript at all and
they make it clear at glance 10 the COM
poeitor where paragraphs are to be made.
No harm Is done II two signs ere used, one at
the end aud another at the beginning OF 1e
paragraph that follows In writing matter
q be sent by telegraph, it is essential that
the paragraph signs should be Inserted, AID a
note should 10 written at the top Of the first
pare Of the copy instructing the operator TO
send signs as indicated" when 'nis ~
done the matter viii SO through In much
better shape than il no such care Is taken. =
"W H. A." in The Writer
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27
Railway Stations In Germany.

Attic railway sntious in Prussia there
is cvidcncc-of the military feeling that
pervadcs the country. At large stations
the officials are in brilliant. sc!lierlv uni
form. and at small ones when train
Passes, even without stopping. switch
man or subordinate appears in front OF
the building. salu,es the living carriages
and then stands erect. feet cl0sc together.
his stick or staff Of Office poised uerp,n-
dicularly against his shoulder in true
military style. In Berlin and other Ger
man and Saxon cities, when you drive
in cab or public vehicle to a rail
way station you pay the driver before
YOU start, or on the way To the station.
He is not allowed 10 wait at the station.
The moment he sets down his passenger
he must drive off so a. MOI 10 be IN the
way of Other arriving passengers. If he
letters he is fined marks quarters
of dollar for the delay.-Homc Jour
nal
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27
The King of HclciEn.

The king of tho BelsiaEs is 4 unique fellow,
full of quiddities, and yet sound good sense.
He likes to 20 barcheaded, and abhors hat
as for gloves, he will not wear them. 1t IS
believed he would 80 bare footed, also, If
possible he likes 20 be in tho water, but
caunot swim: and he hates Dove all things
tobacco He is Elan OF morals also such
as they are; and is a scholar Of high stand
inc. NJ European monarch possesses his en-
thusiasn for discovery and research he has
Travelled everywhere. and, naturally, geosra-
ply. with languages, is his favori;c study.
such kings do lot threaten the political
world, but they Target. influence tire social
and literary His present ambition Is 70 ala
in the exploration and civilization OF Africa.
-tslobe- Democrat
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27
Tic "puhlic. of london.

The London public" is a system Of
rooms and compartments concentrating
on "a single bar. There is the bar par
l0rp and the family entrance which
has been imported to New York; the
"bottle and jug department" and one or
two other rooms. somtimes named, some
times not. Free lunches are not in order
The lunch &c the British public must be
paid for II in cold weather Won want
your ale warmed the barmaid asks you
If ycu will have 1t chilled" The chill
ing process. which warns il, consists in
pouring it into the funnel Of a queer
looking machine which stands on tie
counter. An application Of heat within
warns il. and it is turned ont Of n faucet
al the bottom. Prentice milford in New
YORK. Star
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27
EARLY AUTUMN.

Through shirmering miss tac warm lch. 1ri'ts
S-evpily oyer the dun. wet fields,
Thef' the suIaacs hurrs nnd the Wild ros" hit'
IT. Pale sweet face md the odcrous gifts
That thc golden Harvest yie.cs
There's rao>a from the heart OF the waving pin'
Wind tossed l,y the creeks dim shore
And Z. hi3i ~ death "a tie rurpisaS vino.
Though still la tIc shadowy dicsles shire
The riOiefs that autumn bore.
in the cool gray ght OF the cas- spring fair,
Err; the skies f-.-c Oh fheir bite,
\ ffrcngp. siid 1eauty the WOOL lands rear,
Where The seci'rss sway Ia the ssenfed air,
A-gli:;er with siiyer dew
TEi the day with ~ slumbroI.s. purple glow,
w0uderful sp.cndor wcaves
On the lazy feds whcn the soft winds blow,
And the fadinS r0se with its hcSFt Of snow
For the yanis.ssag summer grievesl
-aieiaiie u. Ilolls,on Ia Ouce Week.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

\ quietly dressed man presented achec';
at the baggage room in Danbury, Conn,
the other day and received in exchange 4
neatly painted box about the size OF an
ordinary trunk a dozen expressmen at
once desired his patronage. he smiled
kindly unlocked the box and took ouI
small wheel and two long and two short
sticks. The long sticks he fitted into
staples at the upper and lower opposite
corners of the box. The short sticks
then became cross pieces connecting the
long ones and the wheel found place be-
tween the lower ends Of the long pieces.
Thus. quicker than it takes to tell 1t, the
man had transformed his box into wheel
barrow, and trnndled It away. he ~.
turned in few hours, repacked the wheel
and sticks, and quit town on awestbouud
train. He was said to be an agent Tor a
religious publication house, and resorted
10 the wheelbarrow device 10 save cart
ace money New York Sun.
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= storm Lifebaat Of steel.

There is now on exhibition at the Alex
andra palace steam lifcboat built Of
steel. II is absolutely unsuitable, is I'M
capsizaJle, worked. with twin screws
placed in a position whore they will not
be lifted oat Of the water, and can be
raised instantly on coming to shore Tho
engines and fires are perfectly protected,
and the draught Of the vessel with fifteen
men on board Is only twelve inches
San Francisco Chronicle.
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Railway systcn ia I.ncI.nd.

The speed Of tue fastest English trains is
greater than that of the quickest American
trains. Probably the Lond0n and North
western runs faster trains than any other
company IN the world. In the height Of the
travel scasoa II runs traIl between London
and Edinburgh, 37J miles, in seven aud three
quarter hours, yearly Gfty miles IN hour Tor
tho entire run; part OF the trip IS done at tie
rate Of milc q minute. The road u 50 well
ballas;cd and the cars are so constructed that
there Is little jos,ling, and the noise Of the
train ia motion does not AsriCusly interfere
VITA conversation II ordi lary tones Of voice.
English trains make fast time partly because
they never cross on level, nor arc the road
ways for vehicles drawn by horses over built
OF a level with railroads They either pass
under the road or ora bridge or arch over
the rails There i never any necessity IN
England for tho familiar siga in America
Look ont fer the locomotive when tie bell
rings Homo journal
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

All visitors to Boston have greatest in
.erest in the old buildings Of the city. 1t
is rather a disappointment to them that
the whole city does not present its former
Puritan aspect, and the people from the
newest western CITIES are the most
arrogant in their demands for antiquities.
Boston Journal.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

1t is pretty generally known that rot a
few young women use beiladOnna to
give brilliancy to their eyes, but it IS not
so well known that large majority of
those who thus injure their sight and
brave the danger Of becoming Blind are
women who have light eyes. Dark eyed
womcn'eIIher have more sense, on think
that their eyes are well enongh as they
are New York sum lU.|
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CosmIssIoNrR.s OrrIcr.
tOHMforTINFH VFFItFs
Room No, 2. eHAFkR's BCILDIs0,
HIDH aDsD. Va. fiai1ber - lss.


RIOBxosD. Va. October %, less -.
To all parties In interest:
Take notice, that have fixed upon Noscm-
Der 5tb, 1873, at am. as the time, and my
office. No. ehsfer's building. Richmond Va.
A. the place. for the purp sc OF executing the
decree from VIII ch the above h an extlact.
In accordance with I directions 81 said de-
cree hereby warn all persons claiming TO BE-
secured hy the deed IRON W. u. Ion.pkins 4
Co. and w. ID. 1ompkins 10 ;. \. r. Patteson,
trustee, dated October 5th. lte7. TO prove their
ciai before me az the time and place above
mentioned tor executing the decree. or h.
hereafter barred from gsser1 ing the same.
Given under my hand this 10Th day VI Octo-
Der, iss. WILLIAM N.TUhPIs,
Commissioner.
T. 3. MARTIs.
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Nov stealn street Car.

In the trial Of new steam street car
in Sweden the cost Of fuel is said to have
been only about two cents per mile. The
car will seat twenty-four passengers. the
engine being ia one end Of the car. -
Frank Lesle's.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

To have received many wounds viii
make you hero in the eyes Of some,
while others will regard you as an in
yalid.-Carmen Sylvia.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

The hours Of labor in England were
twelve per day up TO le4G, when they
were reduced to eleven, and again re-
duced to ten in 1874 where they nov
stand. Chicago Herald.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

Forests are springing up on the aban
doned mines and mining towns in Cali
fornia.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27
Old JeMetry.

From s3O,OOO,QOO TO SiO,0O0,000
worth OF old jewelry lies idle in England,
and various firms have begun to melt
il down to make new patterns.
York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

II Is estimated that one-half Of all the
drugs imported into the United States are
consumed IN the pxuufacture OF patent
medicines. ~ iAt.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27

A fool is always beginning. French
Proverb.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-27
THE CHINESE NATION.
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS
IN THE EMPIRE.

The Peoples Incapacity for self Elevation
Lack of Intelligence on the Throne
Corruption Of acknowledgements TO-
Antiquity MongoIian Prejudice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
Startling Discovery.

The discovery by the inhabitants OF a local
ity hitherto unvisited by the pestilent scourge
of fever and ague, that it exists in their very
midst is very startling. Such discoveries are
made at every season, in every part OF the
union. Subsequently. when it Is asCertained
ms ii invariably is at such times, through the
valuable experience of some one Who'll has been
benefited aud cured, that HOstetters StOn-
ach Btters is II Observation-Disclosures era1ica-
tor of the malarial poison, and means OF for
tifying the system against it, a feeling of NOR.
security and tranquility reigns throughout the
whole neighbOrhOod Besides the febril-
forms of malaral disease, dumb ague and
aguc cake are removed by the potent action
OF the Bittcrs, to which science also gives its
sanction as uremedy for rheumatism, dyspep'
sa constipation, liver complaint, debiliet,
kidney troubles, .and all diseases impairing
the organs of digestion and assimilation. OF
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
A MOVE FOR SPACE.

For some time past renOvGtions have been
carried on in the building on the corner of
Military plaza, Nos. 4, 8, 8 and TO- and Nos. ID
and 10, Trevino Avenue, formerly occupied by
Mr.. L. Abrahams. Mr.. Jacob Dullnig is now
the occupant. Mr.. Dullnig is Il veteran in the
grocery business, having for long time done
business in the two-story house on the north
east corner of Military plaza. Mr.. Dullnig,
owing to fair and liberal dealings with his GUS
toners, has been forced by a constant pres
sure of space, to enlarge his stock and seek
for a more roomy house. When LIGHT rep
resentative called at the new quarters he
found Mr.. Dullnig and his assistants busty
employed in waiting upon customers. The
renovation has been made so complete that 1t
is quite surprise to see and admire the ar
engagements of the new store.
Mr.. Dulnig invites all his old friends and
patrons I'm the city and country, as well as the
public generally, to call on him and become
convinced that his prices will compare favor
ably with any in tho city.
In addition 10 fine and well selected stock
of general staples, he win constantly keep on
hand full and complete assortment of fancy
goods of all kinds, while his connection with
the surrounding country people and farmers
generally, will enable him 10 keep full and
complete supply of country produce at all
times. The LIGHT bespeaks for Mr.. Dulnig
success in mis- new and enlarged establish
mCnts
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08
Farm Notes.

Prentice, the champion shorthOrn at
the recent Chicago Fat Stock Show, was
grandson Of Duke of Connaught,
which sold for S22, 800, the highest price
ever paid for bull OF any breed.
New England borticulturists say that
the rOsebug on the grape vine can be
prevented by laying the vines On the
ground, thus causing early poisoning,
and before the rOsebug shall get around.
Look out for lice; while they are not as
hard on hogs as they are on chickens,
they are very unsightly and cause the
poor creatures great deal of discomfort
when they have to keep up an incesssnt
scratching.
Since the color is pleasing to the eye,
Prof Alvord saw no objection to adding
coloring matter directly In the butter.
In answer to question as to what
breeds give the best milk for Infants
food he said that physicians recon-
mended the milk OF Ayshires and the va
riOus Dutch breeds, since it was not too
rich in fats.
A hoed crop should be a part of the
regular rotation on all farms, for the
reason that such q crop requires close
cultivation, and when removed leaves
the ground clean. Unless this be done
the weeds will at some time take pos
session of the fields, though much Dene-
fit will result from the use OF the Guilt
vator if corn crop be grown.
A mixture of two bushels of ground
plaster with thirty bushels of wood ashes
is one of the best fertilizers that can be
applied to the cloverfield, and 1t should
be put on early, being evenly broad
casted. The work should be done on a
damp day, and the rains will carry il
down. The effects Of the application
will be noticed during the whole sea-
son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-02-08

One healthy sign of present legisla-
tion Is the very attempt to restrict the
power of trusts" The danger Of the
monopOlies Of monopoly is becoming
more and more dreaded because more
and more known. These trusts are by
no means to be trusted. They grasp
everything that grows into common
necessity and com pei all lands to accept,
purchase and use such necessities upon
the arbitrary terms made by the uust
directory controlling that necessity.
Coal, oil, sugar, lard, gas and many
other necessities OF civilized life are tied
up by trusts and the whole world COM
PEELED to pay tribute. Governments are
ordained OF the people, and 10 their best
constitution are of the people, for the
people, by the people. There is golden
mean between the dwelling Ofsocial doc
trines and the sntocraoy OF trusts which
prostitute governments to the unholy
end of protecting the trust thieves who
levy upon the industries'of a nation for
purely personal gain. Ii Is quite the
hobby now TO charge the ineGuity OF
trusts to a protective tariff. This fal-
lacy has again and again been exposed
but 1t will probably run through the
present campaign year and be made to
do duty as free trade argument In the
minds of the ignorant. Other than this
Ii has no use.