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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
A New Lincoln Story.

A gentleman from the west tells this story
Of Abe Lincoln, which II not new IS certainly
hy no means hackneyed The gentleman
came from the section in which Abe and
Douglas were conspicuous figures in the past,
AMI the story he tells relates to a decision
made by Mr. Lincoln as to the proper length
of q mans leg. As the story goes, Douglas
and a Mr.. LOyej0y were az one of the hauntS
IN the village where they used 10 meet for
news and gossip and while there Abe Lincoln
came i'm and sat down. disposing OF his
lengthy limbs in a somewhat awkward man
ner. They saw him coming in. and immedl-
atcly began conversation IN regard to tho
proper length Of a mans lee.
Now" says Loyejoy, "Abe's legs aro
altogether too long, and yours. Douglas. /
think, ara little short. Let's ask Abe What
lie thinks OF it,"
/. The conversation had been carried on with
n view to Lincolns overhearing it, and they
closed It 10y saying, Abe, what DO you think
about itY1
Mr.. Lincoln had far away LOOK as he sat
with one leg twisted around the other but he
responded TO the question:
"Thinl Of whatp
"Why, we've been talking about the
proper length Of a mans Lex. We think
yours are too long, and Douglas too short,
and we'd like 20 know what YOU think is the
proper length"
"Well, said Mr. Lincoln, "thats matter
that I've never given any thought 90, SO OF
course may be mistaken, but my first inn
preston is that mans lex ought to be long
enough 10 reach from his body % tho
ground n-Bos,on True Flag
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

According % @ communication 90 tho Rus
sian Courier from a certain Mr. Schendal,
who visited Count Io.,toi az his estate OF
Jasuai Pauilana. the novelist is at present
occupied m building an iucombus.iole "isha'
lc0ttaeel in place OF one burned down. the
i.ha is small, but commod.ous. Tho roof Is
o. bo matched straw. Count Tolstoi and
Paul lyano'itch woro kneading clay in a
large tub, into which a peasant woman was
shovelmg IT, The counts daughter was spin
mug string FOR binding the straw. All the
party went in turns % get water from a.weil
situated IN al adjacent ravnc. Every one
was busy az work. and apparently very
happy. Chicago Herald.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

The Funeral Directors association, whose
members are among the uudortaker3 ct the
United States and Canada. IN their recent
annual convention an Baltimore received "a
report from committee on buria.s Of those
who d.cat sea, and Undertaken Lauhe, on
the committee. in Tire discussion that fol-
lowed said. II want 10 call especial atten-
u0n ID tine pres, 90 this. Steamship compa-
ME, refuse % bring e1rlsos to home ports for
proper burial alleging superstition ~ sailors
as 400 objection A-ain-t fearful protest of
poor people h.ir dead nave been cast into
the s0a. but who ever heard OF this DISPOSE
uoa Of the r.ch and prominent. 40 Baiti-
more. New YORK and Philadelphia steamship
companies Lato refused 90 listen - us, and
see want the common people % know bodies
can be- safely brought home. Now YORK
sun
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

As we walked from one OF the Sixth avenue
stations 90 the restaurant where ] was 10
have my first square American meal |
noticed how different the letter boxes are
from the purple red pillars Of England re-
mindiug one Of Tommy Atkins on guard at
street corners They are dark green and
small. ard arc fastened 70 street lamp posts.
They are 50 Insignificant that lurobably
should not have noticed them bu. for the
marvellous ornaments they each and all
wore Thess were ornaments IN true sense
Of the word. being proofs Of the trustworthi-
less IL the community those boxed served.
They were bundles OF papers, pamphle.s, aud
even books. too bulky o. bo forced into the
aperture for Ietters. therefore left there On
tie top Of tic box, in full Wow and open cX-
p0snrc 20 cverY ras,erhy, TIL the postman
should mako bis Text round
This is a common practic all over America +;
that is. iu cities Every Christmas time since
then | have been amazed - see how thor
0ucliy the American public is trusted
Every Christmas. often at other times, tie
letter boxes are filled mgh wiki packages of
AN sizes and sLapes awaiting the postmau
Every one of them had a. Christmas lools and
even the postage stamps on them would
fafnnt dozens NJ stree; arabs. ono would think
Ii any ar stolen never heard Of b.. and The
practice Is ~ general as 90 attract no ntten-
ton Once az the corner Of sixth avenue
and Twentieth street / saw a sudden gust Of
wind send half O. dozen Of those package
flying. Every passer 10y par himself in pur-
suit. Lut Lo who caught the most of them
was the peanut vendor whose stand is 40 that
corner.
That opportunity is not lacking % steal is
proved 10y tie numbered times have paused
90 midnight 10 cxpltiatc upon the honesty Of
a people that could see q stamped newspaper
or Two De al night long upon the top OF a
pot box without runnu. away with it.
DeAverancc Dingie ia Cassells Family Mega
zine
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
TIE USE OF WATER.
Some Legal Informn ion Respecting Water
Lichts-Tipt Principles.

II is generous principle, that every owner
Of land upon q natural stream Of water has n
right 10 use the water for any reasonable
purpose not Inconsistent with similar right
IN the owners Of the land above. below and
opposite 10 him. lie may take the water 10
supply his dwelling, 10 irrigate his land. or
10 quench the thirst Of his cattle TO use IL
for manufacturing II poses. such M the sup
plying Of steam boilers or the running q
water wheels or 9TH" hydraulic works, 50
long as such use does vt sensibly and injur-
iously affect Us volume. But this is a mere
privilege running with the land, not prop
erty in the water itself
Where the stream is smnll. and does not
supply water more t!ssn sufficient To answer
the wants II the different proprctors living
on the stream, none Of the ropretors can
use the water for either irrigation or manu-
featuring but for domestic purposes ind
watering stock one proprietor viii toe justified
in consuming all the water.
Twenty years use adverse 10 the right of
another viii give the person 50 using the
stream the right 10 continue the use. regard
less Of the others rights.
And rs 70 tbs division Of water, every one
who owns land situated upon q stream has
the following rights:
/. To the natural flow Of the stream.
2 That 1t shall continue TO run in is &c
cusiomed channels.
g. That IL shall low upon his land in IFS
usual quantity, natural place and usual
height
4. That it shall flow of his land upon the
land Of his ncighbor below, in accustomed
place and at tho usual level
These rights he has as an incident 90 The
property in lis land, aud be cannot be de-
privcd Of 10 D., grant or description
II any one shall make any Change in the
natural flow Ct a stream, 10 the material in-
jury Of any owner situated upon il, or by any
Interference shall prevent the stream from
flowing as 20 was wont 10 Gov, De is resIonsi-
Die f0r the damage he may occasion. These
rights are subject % the privilege Of each
one 20 make reasonable use Of the water
upon his own land while il is passing along
the same il matters not what the source Of
the water may be, whether 10 be tackwater
or the lowaee Of the same, or the water Of
another stream. Still. the division Of a
stream may b. made 10y any one, If IT be re-
turned 20 It's natural channel before il leaves
the premises.--Cor. Legal Adviser.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
IIle Mncs Of Trnin EnN..

4 train boy often loses money hy theft
There il as much OF q mania among pas
seagers % swindle train boy as there is TO
keep the conductor from getting q ticket.
Men who in business matters are cs homes, IS
the day, and who would sliyec az tho
thought Of doing dishonest act, are trans-
formed Gs soon as they get on q railroad
train. and if they can get tLo best az the
comnany b. hook or bycrock they are happy
and. although the amount they have sue.
ceeded in Stealing is small they feel rs good
as though they had made 200 IN o legitimate
business wav. Why this should De So has
never, and probably will never be satisiac-
torily explained
The train boys so through car and leave
package of candy or paper OF magazine
on each seat Then they 90 back % the first
seat. and begin 70 collect the articles or their
prices \ dishonest passenger will slide the
paner down the side Of the seat out Of sight,
or will cover DO with an oyercoat or hag, SO
that the boy viii miss 10. The only protec-
ton boy has from these thieves is % re-
member where he put his merchandise, and
- demand II when he goes 10 look FIR It If il.
is not in sight. As a rule he gets it, but some
men ere mean enough to 80 t. the railroad
officials when the train reaches its destina-
ton and accuse the boys Of insolence. The
news company receives letter next day
from the railroad demanding the instant dis
charge OF the accused 10y. The chances are
he viii have no chance for defense, because
til, railroads demand is imperative, and
mast be complied with. IL is estimated that
more than 5000 boys are employed on the
various railroads in the country. New York
SIM
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
4 Cheerful COmpanion.

Invalid ION railroad trainl-Yes. am ON
n long Journey. ana going TO California
Genial Passenger well. Glad I
met YOU. I'm bound for California too.
Lets keep together Ny brother lives in
California, and he wrote 10 me there was big
chance for me cut there, and I'm goin', you
see. as fast - steanlli take me-"
"Eht Arc you an oran C growerN
"No-rm an undertaken. Philadelphia
Record
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

While discussing the question rs MaTi-
age Failure" why doesn't some ono solicit
the opinion OF Nulcy Hassan, sultan Of No
roccoi Ills testimony should be worth con-
siderable. He has $500 wives, and none Of
them 60 out washing or take in plain sew
ing, he is obliged b. support them all. And
tho man who is willing 20 pay the bills Of
800 wives must regard marriage as sue
ceas.- NorrlstOwu Herald
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
THE FLIGHT OF JOY.

Az sometimes 10 the ve-y heart OF juno.
Witch s,il remembers AL the buds Of May
And half fo-rsecs tho au,unn's rich dispsaJ
ard all the sp!eador Of the harvest moon.
As " November had returned too soon.
Cold winds blow. and the sky is chill and gray
And all is dreary that but now seemed gay
And Nature with herself seems out OF tune
So in the early summer Of my life.
Instead Of happy strength and strenuous pay
Eds cares have come long wearied OF the s'ru'
That youth delights in. and my summer day
Is darkeued As by Deaths impending knife.
And would die for Joy is far away
Henry Shelton Sanford. Jr, IN Scrioners Nag
azlDc
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
IT Is A LOVE MATCH.
THE MARRIAGE OF MARIE EkOlCO11
AND JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN.

Some Interesting Gossip About the Enid
eotts-The Bride "a Favorite in Wash
ing.on society-The Conrtship Of MIR.
Chamberlain.
The marriage Of Miss Marie Endico.t
and the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain must
be love match. for both are too
wealthy 10 think of matrimonial money
making; and as 10 ancestry and rank.
the advantage is decidedly in favor Of
the Yankee girl. Mr.. Chamberlain is
the first Of bis family TO hold any station
more noted than that of wealthy mali
ufacturer, while the Endicotts have been
noted in Massachusetts, history for nearly
$50 years. -.
Governor John Endicott, considerably
more than 200 years ago ruled Massa-
chusetts by appointment from The Brt-
ish crown; and ruled it with rod of
iron, too. in many respects. By his con
sent four Quakers were hanged in Bos-
ton. and he compelled the men TO cut
their hair close and the women TO wear
wells in church. He also disagreed vio-
lentlv with witches. Baptists and In
dams. He lived in those days when a
difference # opinion was a crime. when
men prayed and fought and "shot as
they prayed. As a witty descendant Of
the Puritans has aid They first fell on
their knees and then fcll on the abo-
rhymes
He left q good estate which his de-
scendants have greatly increased. r.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
The Eailrond nrakenan,s Risks.

The danger of Sudden accidental death or
manning is constant aud great, and the bare
record Of the numerous cases Is acutely sus-
gestivo Of inexpressibe suffering, but,
strange 20 say. 10 does not worry the average
brakeman much. Though probably thou
sand trainmen are killed in this country
every year and four or five thousand injured
by collisions and derailments in coupling
ears. falling of trains, striking low over head
bridge. and from other causes, no one brake
man. from what he sees IN his own experience,
REALIZES the danger very wildly As IN
other dangers which are constant but ineyi.
table familiarity breeds carelessness which
is closely akin 10 contempt. Falling from
trains IS really a serious danger. because the
mot ceaseess caution-neyt % impossible
Tor the average man % maintains ncccs
sary % avoid mss;eus This viii be practl-
calv abolished when the long wished for air
brake comes into use, as that will obyiate the
necessity of riding on the tops 81 the cars
b. b. Adams Jr, i'm Scribncr's Magazine
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
Theory and Practice.

"Hoilo, Fake, what arc you driving ntf'
questioned al old acquaintance on finding
Fake standing upon the corner counting a
handful Of pennies
II am trying 10 figure on, how am going
% get my winter suit out # pawn. returned
FAKE.
Suit ont Of pawn Why Thought you
made "a barrel of money last summer lectur-
ing around.thc country"
"You did, ehi Well, you are mistaken,
NY dear fellow; did not make a barrel of
money, not even a bunghole Of money!
what was the subject OF your lecturop
Glow 10 Get Rich brakes Magazine
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
Room for Reflection.

Young Mr. Sissy 10 his pretty cousin)-I
say, Maud, think I'll pwopose 70 that
pwetty Lamont girl tie yewy first chance
get
Pretty Cousin-I would indeed, Charley.
Isabel Lamont is q very intelligent girl and
would make n splendid wife.
YOUNG Mr. Sissy-You say she is ycwy in-'
telligent, Maudi
Pretty Cousin-Remarsably so.
Young Mr. Sissy dubiouslyl Well, bah
Jove. fahncy Id bettah think Il over The
IuOcu.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

$4,000 a year, OH w an 49,,
and as she Is very wealthy, they viii
doubtless cable to get along. although
his diplomatic mission was failure and
he is most thoroughly detested by the
Irish on account OF his opposition TO
Home Rule
Miss Endicott is a blonde, "a beauty Of
the English type" as the saying is, with
deep blue eyes. pink and white complex
ion aad a supple, graceful figure. Their
brief courtslip was conducted in the in
tervals Of the fishery negotiation. Miss
Endicott was often at the British lega-
ton during the evening entertainments,
and covlv confesscs that Mr. Chamber
lain proposed TO her under the British
flag.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
So Confidence IA Sew Men.

Tramp coughing No, mum, my health
amt none Of tine best. I've had this cough
two years.
Woman-Wby don't you do something
for III
Tramp-Well. mum, my family doctor died
yistiddy, an baiu't seen a physician today
what I'd Ike TO trust my health nitn.-TIme.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
A Natural Compass.

. We all know how easy 1t is to lose ones
way IN dense fog or binding snow storm.
And yet, during the day time, the right direc-
ton may readily be escertained by a very SIM
yle means OF finding The position OF the sun.
All that is required Is TO place the point OF
knife blade, or Of n sharp lead pencil, on the
thumb nail, when a shadow will be cast
directly from the sun, however dense may DO
the fog or snow. --ClsSells Family Magazine.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

Ones age should BE- tranquil. as ones child
hood should be playful; hard work at either
extremity II human existence seems 20 fne
out Of place; the morning and the evening
should be alike cool and peaceful, at midday
the sun may burn and men may labor under
it.-Dr. I. Arnold
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
difference I'm accent.

Foreigners generally speak with a
FOREIGN accent. a carpenter with a
broad-ax sent A writer Of plays with
four or iixe-acts-sent. An Indian with u
little-ax sent (tomahawk). And butcher
with a meat-ax-sent.-TeYas Siftings.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

decd. the LLCl-
colts are one of
the very few
families in the
United StatcG
which have re-
tanned calth
right along for
several genera
tions. The As
tors and Wander
bits are only in
the third genera
ton Of COEiinu-
Gus wealth, and
that probably be-
cause their for
tunes arc 90 large
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
Drawing Room Cars fn Chill.

Drawing room cars from the United States
ave been placed Oh the Gillian railway be-
ween Valparaiso and Santiago. 1t is found
o be very difficult 10 prevent passengers
rom smoking in them, although a smoking
ar has been added. Chicago Herald.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

What ever possessed you, Ruth. to let
Mr.. Spinner 20 out in this thunder showerf
He might be struck by lightning"
"Oh. think there's no danger-hes not at
tractive enough, YOU know" 90 Harpers.
HaZar
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
A Last Resort.

Chief Clerk-Might as well burn up this
piece OF goods. 1t won't sell
Proprietor--It won't, ehi III see about
that. Double the price and put it on tho
bargain counter. -PhilGdeiphia Record.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

"You don't appear to have much to say
;bis morning, Mr. McGinnis," remarked enc
iandlady.
mo. ma am said the boardcr, plying ns
knife vigorously on the warmed over STEAK.
I'm not doing much talking, but ! keep on
saving wood, ma'am, just as bard. '-Chicago.
Tribune
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
The Reason Why,

Mistress-Why, Nora, how dusty the chairs
arel
Maid-Yes, min, there's nobody sat on
thin today, uim--Town Topics.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
A Point In His Favor.

Don't despise the man who has only one
shirt. The G noes are that lie doesn't owc \
very biz wash bill Merchant Traveller.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19
A Wise Wife.

'Oh, my precious" e0oed Younghusband,
IL should be taken away from you, would
you ever marry agalnF That depends,
dear" she replied, ION how youns widow
Yea left me.r-New York Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

= lie is very much like a hoie-easy enough
to get into, but mighty hard to get out Of
Philadelphia Call
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

entertaining and
wins aiihcart by
her cordial man
ner. She con
verses huently
both i'm French
and English, IS
unusually II
educated and lib
eral in her views.
The Hon. Joseph
is said TO have
fallen in love
with her a first
sight when Il e.
came over to
make the fisher
les treaty, and as
he is a very at
tractive gentle
man, despite his
- years, he was
far more success
fnl innegOtiating
a treaty with her
than lac was with
the United States
senate. His in
come is sci at
49,. 900 .
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-19

that they cannot spend the income.
The Adamses of Massachusetts, have re-
tanned the family wealth and talent only
tolerablv well. but the EndicOtts appear
TO have held mp well. furnishing at least
one great man TO the public service IN
each generation.
William Putnam Endicott. father Of
the secretary. was born in Salem. rs his
son was. in 1906, and has died since the
son became secretary. The laiters
mother was q daughter of Jacob Crown
inehield. who was Jeifers0n's secretary
Of the navy from 1868 10 1909. She also
had two uncics in congress at dlli'cnt
times. The secretary, William Crown
inshield Endicott. WAS Torn IN Salem,
Mass. j, 1880. graduated from Harvard
in lsl1, studied at the Harvard Law
school and entered public life at the
age Of - as a member of the common
council of Salem. He then practlccd
law till called 20 the supreme bench,
where nc remained nine years. lie then
retired from public life and was bank
president end gentleman Of leisure TIL
The Democrats nominated him IN 1864
for governor of M -achusetts.. The
strength hc displayed ia that race led to
his appointment as secretary Of war.
He was q Wing and FILLMORE man ull
1860. when hC Joined the Democrats.
Between Secretary Endicott and Gen.
Sheridan the old dispute was revived az
10 the right Of the secretary of war 10
issue orders direct, ignqHng the general
of the army. or the right of the general
10 make assignments of troops and off
GERS 10 the various posts independent OF
the secretary: and lie further question
as 10 the right 10 command q general b.
suhordinatcs, which has been IN dispute
ever fince il was raised between Andrew
Jackson in Florida and Secretary
Armstrong. Secretary Endicott has
conducted lis office with something
Ike oriental cxcluaiycness. and many OF
the best informed men in Washington 90
not even know him by sight. On one
occasion lac went toa distant room IN the
war department building and the door
keeper actually refused 10 admit him.
not knowing who he was, until hc Wa
identified. lie has. however, admins
tered his department very successfully
and efficiently.
Ills daughter. on the other hand. - all
oraciousncss and viyacity. Is witty and
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-13
7. N. J0Ig& CO. FyR psssss, r ass''
CAUGHT IN A PAWN SHOP.

Three Supposed Hardware stOre Burglars
Held for Examination at IexsIkaua.
special to the Gazette.
& TKxARK Ma, TEX, Feb. Ion the
night of February g, hardware store
wss broken open ct Blossom Prairie and
robbed of numerous articles. A large re
ward WAS offered for the capture of the
robbers and the recovery Of the goods,
and description Of the robbers was Sent
10 various points along the railroads
Last Tuesday night George Hoffman's
hardware store was burglarized here in 6
similar manner to the one before men.
toned snd quite a lot Of valuable articles
stolen. A reward WAS offered By Mr.,
Hoffman for the thieves and the officers
on both sides of the line
have been on the lockout.
Last night Marshal Edwards of the Texas
side tracked three suspicious men round
tue to IN to several saloons and finally TO
pawnbroker's on Bowie street. Here
he detected them in the act Of disposiug
OF some OF the stolen property and on ex
animation found they had stored small
hardware stock with the broker. Their
stock Of trade consisted of guns, pistols,
scissors, knives, combs, brushes, and
o.her faucy goods in the hardware line.
Some f the articles were identified IS
being stolen from Hoffman, while others
are said to be part of the Blossom
Pcsirie raid. The men, were plsced in
all and now await examination. THE GA
zETTE reporter visited the alleged rob-
bers and gathered very mesgre
delails Of their sntecedenEs.
fhey stated that they were
from Kansas City and were railroad
-52borers. They claim their names are
Ed. Csrnes, John Kelly and Tom Allen
Csrnes says ne worked month or two in
Fort Wor b for Tom Cation. They are all
young men dressed like railroad Is.
borers and look as if they had some
tramp experiences.