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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

c,amarion IS maze the innocence OF the
party Is supposed to be established.
In the present case the evidence cstab-
Iished that the pressure on the accused was
not merely moral; that they were forced
10 did their hands into the burning oil.
No force seems to have been used in bring
ing them to the scene OF the ordeal. They
collected there In response to the orders OF
the headman, who, seated on n platform
opposite the vessel Of oil, appears to have
acted as the presiding judge. Each OF the
complainants deposed to tho fact that he
was reluctant to submit to the ordeal, bet
was forcibly dragged up to the caldron by
the other two accused and his hands
plunged into the boiling oil. They had
sufficient self control to abstain from call
ing out, except boy Of H. who cried out
Justify and was thereupon pronounced the
guilty one. Tho judge took the fact that
It was custom into account, but refused
10 dismiss the. prisoners with n warning,
as suggested by their counsel. He fined
them 100 rupees each, with the alternative
of rigorous Imprisonment for ten months.
London Times.
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Ways of Great Men.

was sitting in the senate gallery, won
dering why so learned a speaker as Senator
Teller should say "air" 70. "are;" why so
eloquent a gentleman as Senator Daniel
should say cam" for "calm," and why
Senator Moody shouldsa EXTRAORDINARY
wondering, too, why pretty nearly every
senator when he has nothing 10 say says il
in his most oratorical manner and why
most of them begin their long speeches
with the assertion that they do not intend
to make speeches and end them by saying
they have taken more of the senate's time
than they intended TO. was sitting there
thinking of these things when spied my
old friend, Uncle Jabez Larrabee, of Hi
nois, in the gallery across from me. Al
ways interested in his observations, went
over and sat down beside him.
"Ive been thinking" said he, what
'tarnal nonsense it is for US to teach our
children how to write accordin' TO rule.
Now, out in our village they teach what
they call the Spencerian system, an they
make every child sit jest so at his desk an
hold his pen jest so, pointin' over his right
shoulder, and his arm restin' Jest in such
a position on the desk. i swum don't see
no use in that at all, fer no man ever got
TO be great, seems TO me, till he unlemned
all them rules an went to writin' accOrdin'
to his own idea Of how it should be done
Washington Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

Bryant's Office desk was his newspaper
Egeria. 1t was also a curiosity. Except
for space Immediately in front Of him
about two feetlong and eighteen deep, bis
desk was usually covered to the depth OF
from twelve to twenty inches with opened
letters. manuscript, pamphlets and books,
the accumulation of years During his alb
sence in Europe in $4,000 his associate
thought to do Bryant a good turn by get
ting rid Of this rubbish and clearing his
table so that he could have room for Il;
least one Of his elbows on it. When
he returned and saw what had been done
it was manifest from his expression-he
said nothing-that what had been so kind
ly intended was regarded as anything but
a kindness. -Bigelow's Life Of Bryant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
A eAxIEa orREer ePlsoOs.
How Stern Chase and Long Chase
-.

How stern Chase and Long Chase
Eaeited the People.
The quiet and pcaceable air Of Baxter
street was rent into many long and ragged
strips by series Of shrells. Among them
were the shrill tones of a w0man's voice
raised in fear or anger. 4 crowd came up,
as such crowds viii. from between the very
paving stones, and stood in changing
mass on the corner Of Park row.
They had not long to wait. Insensibly
they parted and gave way 10 young man
running rapidly and followed by several
women. The young man was short and so
stoutthat be seemed TO have some difficulty
in running, though he got over the ground
very fast The women were some of them
young aud some old. All were bareheaded
and most Of them wore stitily starched cal
leo wrappers that rustled as they ran and
caught them about the ankles.
'Catch him. stop him" cried the
youngest of the women, who led the 9th
ers stop him Hold ON TO him, sayr'
and then as no one seemed TO pay the
slightest heed 20 her exhausted screams
she began TO breathe forth in short pants
threats Of vengeance.
Just let Inc catch You once, you young
thief just let me get my hands on your
And with that she sped on faster and faster,
and more and more disheyeled
Despite her eaos.s the young man stead
lily gained on his pursuer. although he had
twice 10 dodge and double on a policeman
- ,-------.Sa I'D who made faint of ahay-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

It is hard upon people who are Ona genu-
inc search for lodgings that they should be
subjected 20 suspicion in the houses they
visit. but the thief or thieves whose happy
huu.ing ground is any place where he sees
apartments TO let is again so active that
the police are obliged u warn landlords
and landladies to receive all visitors with
caution. The lodging house thief has one
popularity. lie Gevises prctexts for being
left alone in q room and then secures his
pocl,etable booty.
We hear that the police are also deeply
interested in another class of thief who
hovers about the doors of banks. IL an in
nocent looking messenger Of tender years
comes ont with money the thief BEERS
down upon the unsuspecting child and
surprises him.or her into q surrender of the
cash bya bold statement that a mistake
has been made, that the check has TO be IN
dorset, or something of that sort. We
should have thought this particularly
hazardous enterprise for the thief in these
days Of sharp children, and it ought not TO
be long before the police make a capture
London News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

1t is not very long since that the students
Of classic Bonn, in summer time, threw
away the walking stick and grasped the
fan. In Italy and in France the fan was
favorite with the "curled darlings" at the
theatre, IN the concert room and on the
promenades. The French writer Arnold
relates how, one summer evening, while
at the Opera house in Paris, he was in.
commoded by the hip-1apping of fans car
ried by two persons who sat near him.
This nuisance, added 10 bis short sight, in.
terfcred with his enjoyment of the opera.
Turning to the two delinquents, Arnold,
in the politest Of tones, said; my dear
ladies, If you will kindly moderate the use
Of your fans it will render me the happiest
Of men. lie was surprised-and the i'm
preston then made on Arnold never left
his mind-when, instead Of hearing in re-
ply the tones OF q lady's voice, deep bass
smote his ear, and he found himself con.
fronted with the black bearded, furious
and Redeemed visages Of two lieutenants OF
the guards. The amende quickly followed;
the sons OF Mars moderated the use of
their fans, smothered their anger and
Arnold was left in full enjoyment OF the
opera.-Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
Hypnotisin.

Hypnotism literally means a condition
resembling sleep, artifcially produced;
that is, not by drugs, but 10y the mag
netic @ effect of one mind upon another.
That condition of mind, however, to
which you doubtless refer as "hypnot-
ism" is different condition entirely. 1t
is not connected with sleep at all, but
could be defined to be that condition Of
mind in one person Called the subject
set up by the attractive or impulsiye
power of one or more minds, and in
which the subject, by the power of "sug-
gestion," is made to obey the behests or
commands of his operator or operators.
This power can be exerted at a distance,
and the operator need not be known to
the subject. The operator is not legally
responsible for the acts of his subject,
not being personally concerned.-An-
swers in Herald of Health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

ING the woman's snriii command TO ''catch
him The lively sprinting that the young
man did In that block between Baxter ana
Mulberry streets so won upon the laughing
people that they fairly cheered him as he
went. only TO change the cheers to grant
Of disappointment as he stubbed his toe
and fell.
Bravely he struggled TO hiO feet and
gathered himself together Alasl for the
brave spirit Alas for the treasure he had
held In his hand. IL was too latel The
crowd gathered closer and so hedged him
in that before he could escape the women
were at his heels.
One terrified look the young man cast
over his shoulder. A second later be was
caught by the skirts, imprisoned by two
stronger arms than his-and spanked.
Dear little mani Brave little mani You
have our sympathies, but you must learn
in your early youth not to steal your
mothers pie.-New York World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
DIPPED IN BOILING OIL.
4 Trying Ordeal In Ceylon to Dosect a
Culprit from Several Suspects.

Culprit from Several suspects.
Recently the district judge at Kalutara,
Ceylon, had before him three persons, in
Guiding village headman, charged with
causing grevous hurt TO four others by
requiring them to plunge their right hands
into a caldron Of boiling oil. The medical
evidence described the hands as being in "a
sodden, suppurating condition" the fingers
being in some eases deiormed. In all
cases the injured persons were unable TO
follow their ordinary ayocations for about
a month.
The facts Of the case, as stated in the
Judgment, were these; A woman in the
village had some plumbago and rice stolen
from her; a headman made inquiry, and
failing 10 obtain a clew 10 the thief an
nounced that it would be necessary on the
third day to hold an ordeal by boiling oil
This appears TO be a not uncommon Gus
tom in remote parts OF the country, and
formalities are as follows: Some oil from
newly gathered king cocOanuts is manu-
featured by one OF the friends Of the com
plainant. This is poured into caldron
and heated to boiling point. Each of the
suspected parties Is supposed to dip his
hand into the vessel of boiling oil and is at
liberty to sprinkle rs much Of the hot oil
as he brings up with his fingers on the per-
son Of the complainant, who stands close
at hand. An exclamation of pain on the
part Of the suspected person is construed
into an admission Of guilt. II no such ex-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

,cn , weak part OF the surrcpnc''e
Garth crust How thick the car'n sv'e e's
- would he q hard matter TO ma our ~.
= certainty. The German goVe,'''c'.
:. now n work upon shaft Uf 1t mas ho'
hser recently abandoned), near och,auo'
bach with the object especially Oh OBJ
tanning trustworthy data concerh''s 'n0
rote of increase in the earth tempe"
Gro os II ncars the interior. Inc ,aS'
s,a,o,nent the writer read concerning
n,is shaft said that II was at that '''nc
, 400 meters in depth The Temperature
was about 4S degs. centlgraue' eq"",
70 about 100 Fahrenheit. II II ine'e"'G !,
"o;forplv as the depth increases as IL
shorotofore. the boiling point OF water
w;ll bo reached at about 5000 meters
Inrov;ding the shaft could be sunk 10
tha, depth. which is equal to aoo"' wv
miles. i'm. q,
A. this rate Of increase the point AZ
..t;ch nIatinum melts would be found 10
no NJ n depth Of forty1ive miles -.
According 10 these figures the ear'n
ernst cannot be more than ohe-h'ne''''"
Of its radius. 18th
Professor Newcomb, connected Win
tho naval observatory at Washington
so;d of the time Of the August ear'h'
make in 1884: "The only common sense
a~nl,nation of an earthquake, to my
r,;nd !. fiat down in the bowels oil 'he
oartb saw from 20 to 100 miles beneath
Che surface. there is fluid matter oolllns
at n white heat. which as 1t graduauy
becomes cooled, contracts, leaving
space between it and the solid parts ann am,
Che heavy weight of the earth above the
vacant place causes the earth to sink'
then YOU have your earthquake. st
Iouis Republic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

A correspondent wishes to know what
will secure sweet breath without tincture
Of any substance used in distinction.
Powdered charcoal, a teaspoonful or table
spoonful, as the state of the stomach re-
quircs, is to be taken before meals, and
free purgatiges if required, or plenty of
fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, melons and
acid fruit to produce the same effect. I'M
perfect bread, pastry, or cake in which lard
il used faint the breath worse than almost
any other articles Of diet. Chlorate of
soda or permanganate of potash very much
diluted should be kept in close bottles for
frequent gargles. The use of the tooth
brush five times daily, the first thing in
the morning, the last at night and after
each meal, with the imperative use of the
gargle before going into socety,will insure
wholesome breath.-Shirley Dare.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
She Was Honest ANYWAY.

One of the funniest of incidents, in which
a darkey and played our parts, was one
day not long ago when n judge and his
bride from Rochester were riding with me
in Victoria TO sec famous old planta-
ton on the outskirts of Savannah The
judge had never seen anybody "toting''-
that is to say, carrying burdens on the
head-and there all the colored working
folk carried baskets and bundles in that
way. Noticing the judges interest in the
custom, and seeing colored "aunty" ahead
with bundle on her crown, | said aloud:
Look, judge here's more toting." Alas
the colored woman heard me-
"Yes," said she, Use totin', sho' 'nuff.
Use only poo, hard workin' woman, and
has 10 tote fer Twin; but thank Gawd
Use homes don't ride in no carriages,
don't. Use jist plain totin' woman, but
thank Gawd Use honest Julian Ralph
in Chatter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

On a bright day 10000 carriages whirl
through Central park. They cost from
500 to 5000 each. Few cost less than
81 900; many cost $3.50 and $500 They
may be averaged at $1,000 That is $1,000
600 spinning about Central park Oh
wheels, rolling under green boughs with a
footman on the box and pride on the back
seat
Fifteen million dollars prance and cara
cole in front of the carriages.
Twenty thousand teams Of horses lightly
draw the $4,000 900 on wheels. Ten thou
sand of these teams cost on an average
81 900 each. The remaining 10000 may be
averaged at 500. That is 100000 in
harness caracoling before S20,00OOOO on
wheels.-Ncw York Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

| was talking with postal clerk who
has just returned from Pittsburg, and he
told me touching story which came to
light in that city. A blank envelope was
found in the mail, and it was opened to
ascertain the address Of the sender. There
was none, and the only signature was
From your brother Will" The letter
went on TO state that the writer had
pawned his coat TO raise $40, which was in
closed, to send to his sister. who was
starving; also that he hoped the money
would relieve her distress.-New York
Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
Tho Shah as Sovereign.

As ruler the shah possesses many ex-
cellent qualities. Firm, fairly just and
diligent, he is in his own person the sole
arbiter of Persia's fortunes. All policy
emanates from him. He supervises every
department with curiosity that requires
to be allayed by periodical gratuities, and
his attention to affairs of state is constant
and unremitting. There is a consensus
of opinion in Persia that he is the ablest
man in the country and the best ruler
that it could produce. Nor will any one
deny him the possession of patriotism
and of a genuine interest in the welfare
of the nation. He il, however, placed
in a most unfortunate situation by the
rivalry of Great Britain and Russia,
while he is further impeded by the in
triguers that swarm about the court and
person Of the monarch, by tendency
natural to humanity and particularly TO
a man who has passed the middle Of life,
to let things abide in his time, and by a
sense of powerlessness against the petri-
fed ideas and prejudices Of an oriental
people.-Chicago Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

One Of the attractions at church fair
recently held in this city was a lottery
conducted on a email scale. Ten per
sons contributed ten cents each. Each
subscriber drew a slip of paper from
hat The slips were numbered from one
70 ten. The papers were then placed ~
another hat, and a monkey was allowed
TO pick one out The person who at the
first drawing had obtained the slip select
ed by the monkey was entitled to ninety
cents, ten cents going to the fair fund.
After each drawing by the monkey the
sims were destroyed. One night young
man won over $50 at this little game of
chance. Nearly every time the monkey
drew the slip this young man was select
ed at the first drawing. Those present
marveled at the young mans luck, and
but for an accident they never would
have ascribed his winnings to any cause
but good fortune. Every slip of paper
the young man drew he rubbed with a
piece of lump sugar. OF course the
MONKEYS weakness for sweets led him TO
pick out the sugared slip. The young
man dropped the piece Of sugar while he
was rubbing it on n slip, and then bis
smart little game was discovered.-New
York Press.
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LEAVE RICHMOND:
TRAIN No. 81, $50 A. "
COUTHERN EXPRESS. daily, for .anville.
- Greensboro Winston-Salem, Durham.
Raleigh. Randleman, salisbury, hsheyille,
Hot Springs, Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken.
Augusta. Atlanta, Birmingham, MOnigOm-
ery, New Orleans. Texas, and california.
Pullman palace sleepng-cnrs Richmond 10
Danyille and Danv,lle 10 Ashevllle. Augusta.
Birmingham, aud New Orleans.
TRAIN NO 81, 100 A. ~.
VIRGINIA And NORTH CAROLINA FIX
Y PRESS, daily, for Burkevlle, all sta
lions on the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Lynchburg. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Mem
oxford Henderson. Durham
ana Raleigh. This train goes through solid
TRAIN No. so. 3 p. NJ.
MAST MAIL, daily, for all points on the
l. Farmvillo and POwhatan Railroad, Dan
vile, Greensboro, WinstOn-Snlem, Raleigh,
Charlotte, Ashevlle, Columbia, Augusta,
Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery. New
Orleans. Texas, and California. Pullman
palace sleeping-cars Danyille 20 Augusta and
Atlanta, and NJ Greensboro sleeper Via Ashc-
Vile 10 MOrristOwn, Tenn.
TRAIN No. 40, @ y. NJ.
A MFLIA ACCOMMODATION, daily, except
"A sunday, for Amelia Courthouse and in
termediate points.
TRAIN No. II, $40 M.
(NOVFR LOCAL. daily, except Sunday.
Y freight train with coach attached, for
Clover, Va, and Intermediate points.
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND:
Train No. SO at 6:i5 a. 81; No 81 NJ $3.50
E. NJ. No. 80 at $50 z. 81. and No. 4l at $40
A. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
DupIieity.

Husband after weeks absence)-Say
I'm no fisherman after that Forty lovely
trout Gaze at them
Wife (sweetly)-So glad, dear. Where
did you buy them2
4 week later.
Wife-See that lovely LOT Of jelly! Aren't
you proud of your little wife's ability
Husband Well-rather BY the way,
there is one glass you forgot to tear Tie
label of when you bought the lot Don't
cry, dear shan't mention jelly il YOU
keep quiet on trout.-Pittsburg bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
She wanted a barometer.

Mamma (ready to 60 shopping)-Good-
by, dearie; what shall buy for my little
grip
Helen Jagged 4, whose nurse is an old
fashioned weather prophet)- Oh, mamma,
buy me some bunions, please, so | can tell
when the weather is goin' to change
per's Young People.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
One Way of Putting II.

A friend recently returned from Europe
told me curious story the other day illus
trative Of Dutch customs and the matter
of-fact way that the people Of Holland look
at some things. Ny friend had reproached
an honest Dutchman with the fact that
women and dogs were harnessed together
and made to draw market carts. Yes,
said the Dutchman, misapprehending the
point, "but you see the dogs make it easier
for the women. New York Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
A victory for the Journalist

An interesting judicial precedent has
been established in Hamburg. VI. Pollini,
manager of one of the theatres, refused
admission to a newspaper critic on the
ground that the latter had given his per
Torrance a bad notice. The court, after
deliberation, decided that the managers
course was illegal, and condemned him to
pay the journalist FIVE hundred marks for
each refusal of admission.-San Francisco
Argonaut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

The grapple plant of the Kalaharia desert
is said TO be real vegetable curiosity. In
its general appearance it looks more like
starfsh than plant, and each ray or arm
is tipped with barbs, which, when fastened
to the wool of sheep, lave to be cut out as
the only way of removing them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
RAILROADS.

- ICHMOND. FRFDFRlCKep,..-
III AND POTOMAC RblI,uoAn' nbkG
ule commencing APRIL 2OTH. isto ,1ei.
ern standard time: fa.i.
7:32 a. m. leaves Byrd-sireof stallion ~.
stops only at Ashland ga,tnlly,
Milford, Fredericksburg T,llti.
and Widewa~er. sleeper yssti.se,
ton and New York. nf.
1852 e. m. leaves Byrd-street station s.o-
except Sunday. 'F.
6:45 p. m. leaves Byrd-street STATION a.,
Sleeping car Richmond 10 NJ,
8:5Os m. arrives ~ Byrd-street Stallion.
2;3s p. m. arrives al liyrd.sfreef siatlopa.,
stops az Fredericksburg. Nif,,{'
bDthWell, and Ashland Si..,
from Washington ard Nev ~.
does not stop az Eiba.
9:45 p. M. arrives az Byrd street station DALI.
except sunday.
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS.
6;4S q. m. leaves ; lba. Arrives at AShiarts ,
1888 "A. m.
400 p. m. accommodation leaves Byrd..,....
station: arrives 90 Ashland atkr -
8:2sp m. leaves EIba: am ives an AssisS, IN.
7;O3 y. m.
o;46 a. m. s aIdl tlba. Leaves Ashland 81
S:36 a. m. accommodation; arrives AZ g,.,t.
street station: leaves Ashland Ia
1887 a. m,
6:1S p. m. arrives at Elba; leaves Ashland ,,
$50 p. m. '.
&. A. TAYLOR. Traffic Nance.
T.. Il. ID. MYERS, General SuperiufenIr-,t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
That mistake that You cannot fOrgetr

That mistake that you cannot forgetg
Nay, nay, waste no timo in frctting.
'Tis childish - fall. but heroic
To rise and 30 on. forgetting.
Do you love your darling the less
for hurt In learning TO walks
You hold him close to your breast,
Aud soOthc him with sweet baby talk.
Put out your hands towards God,
Believe Him there. II unseen;
Press on though uncertain, there's less
Than the breadth OF the room between.
A type is your fa,herly heart,
Forgiying, hoping sustaining,
OF the God heart that throbs through the DARK
Where you Ito weeping, complaining.
Mrs IL. y Butts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06

An excellent and quick way to mend
broken plaster casts and impressions is .,
paint the broken surfaces over two on three
times with very thick shell4c varnish, and
1T each application 10 burn out the alcohol
over a flame When the shellac is suili-
GENTLY soft, press the parts together and
hold in position till cool. IL will be as
strong as il was before broken.-Philadel-
phia RECORD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
A Queer Wager.

Charles Queen, a Norfolk man, bet that
he could let gallon Of water drop on his
hand from distance of three feet, drop by
drop. After 500 drops had struck him he
yelled ''Enoughl" and paid the bet Of $50
lie said that each one fell like the blow OF
. sharp stick, and blister as large rs u
quarter was raised on the back Of his hand
-nafrnir Irne Press
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-06
.Jugs Wanfe.i.

Stanley says that II he could get 5000
two gallon jugs into the heart of Africa
they would buy him 10000, 600 acres of land
and 500 wives. Jewitaker-geel but the
man who throws away an old jug after
this ought to be sent up for thirty daysl
Save 'em all up until they get a railroad
into the interior Of Africa. Detroit Frss
Press.