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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
Did the Dog Reason

Billy Lynch tells a story about dog no
used 10 own in Chicago, which goes far
toward proving that a brute can reason.
lie had fine Sc. Bernard which was
good retriever, and on Sundays would
take him about half a block from his
house on Indiana avenue and let him
carry the papers home he purchased from
the newsboy. One morning it was rain
ing. and Billy said he spoke 20 the dog
inst as he would 10 a child, and told HIM
that he didn't care about walking over
to the corner, so he might as well take
the nickel and go and get the paper. lie
wrapped a nickel up in piece OF paper
and gave it TO the dog, which immedi-
atelv went 10 the corner and waited for
the boy. Billy watched him and saw
that ne got the paper all right, and was
so pleased that the next Sunday he re-
peated the experiment, and the nextSun-
day did the same thing.
The following Sunday he oversight
himself and was awakened by scratch
ing at his window. Getting up he saw
that his dog had come out Of the BACK
ward into a little passageway between
his bedroom and neighboring hous'
and was cndeavoring TO wake him up
knowing it was Sunday, he gave the
dog a nickel and told him to go and get
the paper, which he did. Billy was
awake next Sunday. but concluded to
see what his dog would do, and, sure
enough, it came around to the window
and scratched. The next Sunday and
the next were tried, and the dog was
always on time. Now, whether the dog
knew when Sunday came OF was aware
of the fact by the newsboys being more
vociferous on these days is not known,
but he was thoroughly tested and would
not come 10 the window except Sun
days. Billy thinks that the dog reasoned;
that it would be a hard task for any one
% say that he didn't.-lIelene (hont)
Independent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
And never knew.
superstI,lons 100 Years Ago.

There is n vague notion abroad in the
minds Of our people and in our literature
that witchcraft follies in New England
came to an abrupt close in tho Seven
toenth century. Such, however, IS not
the case. The successor Of the two Math-
crs in the Eighteenth century did not
hesitate TO preach from the pulpit their
unwavering belief in "the work Of the
devil" Thus the Rev. Ebcnczer Turell.
a graduate Of Harvard, left at his death,
i'm IT'S. n manuscript account Of a case
II witchcraft. Speaking Of divination,
lac saws: "Turn not the sieve, etc, TO
l.,o,c futuritics. You only
crafty Satan and invite him into your
company TO deceive you" Specially in
teresting is his notice Of superstitious
practices current in New England. He
says:
"The horseshoe is vain thing and
has no natural tendency to keep of
witches or evil spirits from the houses
or the vessels they are nailed to. If
Satan should by such means defend you
from lesser dangers. It's to make way for
greater ones and get fuller possession Of
your heartsl IT'S an evil thing TO hang
witch papers on the neck for the cure Of
acues. TO bind up the weapon instead Of
the wound, and many things Of the like
nature which some in tho world are
fond Of.
What a clear insight into superstitious
usages which some OF OR f"-css,,'''ei o
were fond 90 Tow natural the minis
ters advice sOunds.-The Open Court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

Old Judge Fernald. Of Santa Barbara,
has the reputation Of being the politest
man in California. lie never loses an
opportunity TO don his hat or to offer
some slight attention TO wayfaring men
and women. One day, as he was about
TO take the train for San Francisco, he
reached the rear steps Of the last car
Just rs they were approached by a young
priest.
"After the CLOTH" said the chivalric
Judge, stepping back with a courtly bow.
Gray hairs have the preference, re-
turned the priest, with a splendid wave
of the hand.
"The church always has precedence, "
retortod the Judge, taking another back
ward ep, hat in hand.
"Thc church follows in the footsteps
of the fathers" replied the priest, bow
ing low and indicating the way to the
steps.
The duel Of politeness was not half
through, neither yielding an inch, when
the train pulled out, leaving both bow
ing and smiling on the platform.-San
Francisco Examiner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
About Money Making.

No one who has any experience can
doubt that money is one Of the great
practical forces Of organized society.
The poor boy who resolves to make
money" is not necessarily mercenary in
his spirit or low in his aims To gain a
foothold by the ownership of property is
simply one step on the road to success
That gained, he has gained a great lever
Every energetic, aspiring American boy
may rightly and naturally look forward
to the accumulation of property. But to
wish for money, TO seek it, or to use it in
a selfish, base spirit. to make it in itself
the first and most important object Of life.
ia contemplate and degraded manhood
Think about making money then; think
about it earnestly and with fixed deter
mination TO do it; but think quite as
seriously Of other and higher things to
be done Country Gentleman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

The pale and delicate tlnt5 Oh last sum
mer are seen again, only paler, softer
and more perfect in beauty than before
if possible. There are stripes where tho
blue mergcs into pink, like the first rosy
ravs Of the sun into the dark blue OF the
skv. and others where the yellow OF high
noon on a scorching July day turns to
soft purplish gray asst nears sunset, and
all the loveliest flowers Of the fields, yes
and hot houses, too, are deprived OF then
colors to deck female loneliness anew.
The new cotton goods have great deal
Of open work in the stripes, one stripe be.
ing in satin faced cotton, wliio the next
SC o,en lace work. many Of the lawns
seersuckers and ginghams have stripe
in the delicate tints and narrow one OF
double hemstitch in white between them.
which gives a very light and delicate eff
feet.
Jackets are taking the place Of the
thick long wraps, but this is owing
partly to tho pleasant weather, and If
one can judge by signs the directolre
STYLE has had its day, and will go the
way Of all things. This will be a pity
because we don't often get hold OF Sc
valuable an idea in fashions. 1t was
picturesque and, with certain modiiica'
tons, becoming to the majority.
Up town there is a large store and one
corner Of this is made into q cute little
boudoir all hung around with rich cur
tains, and in this corner, seen from the
street. stand and sit several life size fig
urcs dressed in the most beautiful gowns
imaginable: and this little corner ma,
be said to set the fashion for America
One lady sits in q gilded wicker chair
dispensing tea TO her friends. She has
on a dress of white faille. made with @
deep tablier drapery across the front
At the right side is a sash quarter Of g
ward wide, edged with Venetian poin'
lace ten inches deep. The waist has 3
Spanish jacket made Of the same lace
over corsage Of faille The sleeve
were Of the lace. The back Of the Skin
was simply gathered very full.
One Of the guests had on superb gold
colored satin embroidered i'm silver or
the panels. There was q full but plain
train. The front had q drapery of sill
fish net over the satin of the same color
The waist was embroidered and draped
with fish net lace. There were no sleeves.
only round bands an inch deep.
Another guest had apparently just
come She wore a dress Of silver gray
tricot, made up with satin Of the same
shade. The skirt Of satin, over which
fell very slightly draped tricot. Two deel
double box plaits formed the drapery H.
the back. The corsage had a long point
in front and short positions IN the back
A pretty little capeline of the tricot with
three thiclsnesses was over the shoulders.
and a felt hat to match was perched
over the pretty, if oxpressionless, face
Bishop sleeves were worn. Another daz
zling beauty wore a superb trained dress
Of sage green faille, with wide panels q
magnificent brocade the ground work
the same i'm color, with very delicately
shaded leaves and tendrils in soft brown
and green. The pattern was very large
The front was richly draped. The waist
was devoid of trimmings, except a mar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
DYSPEPSIA CURED
BY THE USE OF.
CHASE CITY
MINERAL WATER,
rs CENTS PER GALLON,
AT
OWENS & MINOR DRUG co.
xRoadi roael. Roael ,


lfr. " y. H0rdy. chase Ciy, Va:
70 is with great pleasure that certify tnat
by the use OF Chase city Mineral Water my
wife WAS relieved OF the worst case Of dyspcp-
STA ever saw. The Improvement seemed al
most miraculous, the trouble, originating as
10 did. from chronic cafarfh gastrits. Through
the entire month of January and nearly all
oi February, the present year, the patient
ate 300 food except small quantities Of skim-
med milk. ANY and uN medicines--ihe
simplest and bl4ndest--acted as irritauth
whenever taken. BIsmuth aud luci -pepsin
were "splt up very soon after being sWal-
lowed. From the nrst part Of February 20 the
first OfJulV ner food consisted only of milk
and musn. with occasionally the yolks Of
hard boiled eggs never more than two no "a
lmel She was reduced from 100 pounds 10
IFS pounds in weight. ~he Went % the Min
eial Hotel at Chase city July 6th. In one
week Improvement was perceptlDle. Al The
end of tine NTH Wo She came home. appar-
entity transformed into another being. She
could eat almO-t any of the ordinary articles
Of diet She Bad gained In that short time y
pounds of flesh, 20 ng from IFS 90 lao pounds
This Improvement lns continued aud her
health would no douDt now be perfect. had
not liver trouble OF recent origin tempo
mIily retarded her recovery. Whencvcrany
article of diet dl-asrrcs with her She runs for
ucr bottle Of "lhase City Mineral Water
and 70 seldom fails % relieve.
Dly experience with your water in quite "a
number OF cases tends tO confirm me Boa my
opinion Iuat DO will cure almost any ease Of
cause az trouble is fermentation ma the sio-
mach. lu olher words, where there is no ma
lgnaut disease, and iue stomach Is the main
Orluu Involved.
Very respectfully and smiefully yours.
IS. ID. BOOTH, a.. ID.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

In Algeria every girl born Of native
parents. is tattooed on her forehead be-
tween the eyebrows and just at the root
Of the nose with a cross formed Of sew
eral straight lines Of small stars running
close together. These tattoo marks are
"a dark blue color. Algerian women are
also considerably tattooed on the backs
Of their hands, their forearms and chests,
rs well as on their shoulders, their wrists
being especially adorned with drawings
representing bracelets and flowers strung
together As a rule, women are the OPP
orators, and it is principally on children
between the ages Of z and 8 that they
have TO exercise their art They use
sometimes a needle, but more frequently
a Barbary fix tree thorn. They employ
kohl as n coloring substance. It is a
kind of fine powder made from sulphur
Of anthony, which is also in great re-
quest by the Algerian women for the
purpose Of face inting.-Chicago Her
aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
TIE PLANTAlN EATERS.
Description Of Three Of the Most Beauti-
full Birds la tho World.

Description Of Three Of the Most Beauti-
ful Birds ia tho World.
Among the many beautiful birds found
In western Africa, none will compare
with those bearing the name Of plantain
eaters. being so called because they feed
on plantains and other fruits The nat
uralists call them Musophagide, but it is
not at all likely that our boys and girls
prefer this 10 the more easily remem-
bered name appearing at the head of this
article
They are chiefly found in the forests
Of Senegal, and sometimes specimens are
me. with on the coast of Guinea. 4
somewhat similar species is also seen in
South America.
The beautiful plumage of this variety
Of bird fully justifies the statement made
by Bruce, the famous naturalist, that il
is zone Of the princes of the feathered
creation
The most notable Of its kind is the vio-
let plantain eater. 1t is large, ele-
gantly proportional bird, twenty inches
in length, whose general plumage is Of a
shining, blackish purple. set off 10 great
advantage by the deep lilac and crimson
Of lis wings, combination Of colors
seen in no other bird in the world.
1t has q large bill. the outer half of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
Transplantlng Evergreens.

During the month Of August wit
messed the transplanting Of several hun
dred Austrian and Scotch pines, writes
Joseph Meehan in Garden and Forest.
The result was the loss Of nearly the
whole lot, and it was such a surprise to
me that think the facts in regard to II
worth recording. The weather was all
that could be wished for, being warm
and moist, and the soil was in the same
condition. The pines had been growing
close together in rows and were from
four to five feet high. As they were not
as bushy as could be wished, we thought
best 10 prune them in well, and after the
TRANSFORMING a man was sent with
shears to clip them closely. This he did,
cutting off all the latest growth, taking
from six TO ten inches from the branches.
Out of 800 plants all were so trimmed
except some half dozen, which were pur-
posely left unpruned to see which would
do the better. At that time l confident
iy expected that the pruned trees would
show the benefit of the work. However
they soon began to turn brown, and IN
the end every one died, while every one
of the few left unpruned are alive today.
As soon as it was observed how the
matter was going TO end another row
was set out unpruned, and all the plants
in it are thriving today. No doubt the
severe pruning was the cause Of this
failure. All the younger OF active foil
age had been cut away, leaving only that
which was past its usefulness and which
was about ready to drop off. The trees
were, in fact, in just the same condition
that deciduous tree would have been if
stripped Of all its leaves in the middle Of
summer. 1t was a costly but valuable
lesson, and one worth putting on record
as a warning TO others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

row band and collar embroidered. This
is for dinner or reception, and is one q;
those costumes that expert little ladies
can make mp easily, rs more depends
upon the simple richness Of the design
than complication, and the dainty gray
tricot walking gown also is easy e
reproduce, and, therefore, | give it, hop
ing that success will crown the efforts
Of the dainty workers. The foundation
for either of these is just like any other
gown. well fitting lining, and the rest
is perfectly feasible. The difference IN
the material and the made up gown is SC
great that think it is q sin for any won.
an to buy a dress ready made or pay fos
making one when she knows hos 20 sew
herself OLIVE HARPER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

''Do you expect a raise Of salary OK
the ist:' he asked as they came down
town together.
IL do was tho confident reply.
80 you did last year at this time, but
didn't get it,
Il know it; but circumstances are diff.
ferent now"
Going 10 marry the old mans only
daughter"
Better than that
"Whewl You must have got an inside
track
80 have"
"What is ity'
last year he had three men Of us
who knew how TO mix beans, chicory
and coffee together % make O. G.. Java.
She other two are dead"
"And fou?"
"A rival concern has offered me an
advance Of s. per week. He must come
up 10 IL or | 50. His only daughier She
isn't shucks compared to s. per cent
adplteration. Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

The use Of compressed air as a motive
power for tramways in France is ex-
tending. The system adopted Is that in-
vented By NJ. Alekarski the director Of
the Nantes tramways. which have been
opened since 1879. Two years ago the
system was successfully applied on the
tramways az Nogent, in the neighb0r-
hood of Paris, and more recently or
those Of Berne and Limoges. This year
it is 70 be substituted for horse power on
the tramways OF Lyons The inventor
asserts that his system is far more eco
nomical than horse traction-the cost Of
coal per day Of machine equal 10 eight
or ten horse power being only four shii-
lings-much cheaper than electricity or
steam power, and that the machinery is
simple and does not require a skilled
mechanic to control it.
The British consul az Nantes, in a re-
cent report, states that 1.-THE tramways Of
that town. which are worked by the sys-
tenn Of NJ. Mekarski, alluded TO above.
continue 10 give satisfaction. The cars
ore comfortable and run smoothly, with
little noise. They 90 rot interfere witt,
the general traffic N licsrreeis. and their
immunity from accidents is remarkable.
The average speed is about eight miles
per hour: but il can be easily ipcrasel
9r moderated, and in case OF Iced an
N'--c'i .rs'antaneous stoppage elected"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

had queer thing happen while ex-
ercising my setter, showing how the old
instinct still fingers in our common barn
yard fowls l was passing an old corn
field, very bare Of any grass or weeds
when my dog made game. Thinking
there might be stray bevy Of quail /
walked in. lie worked up carefully and
finally stood stiff, but seemed a little
puzzled / saw something in front OF
his nose that looked like a dead owl al
first. but l soon saw it was a hen. She
lay as flat as a founder, head on the
ground. As l stepped up close she went
oil with a mighty furry and cackling. -
Forest and Stream.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

4 rapid method for ascertaining the
amount Of lime and sodium carbonate
necessary TO soften a hard water has
been devised by N. L. NignOn. IL gives
satisfactory results ir waters which do
not contain large quantity Of magne
sium chloride or sulphate He emploa5 o
standard solution OF lime for titrating the
water. using an alcoholic solution Of phe-
mol phthalein as an Indicator. The volume
of lime water added is a measure Of the
lime required to combine with the free
carbonic acid present ia the water, and
that necessary 20 convert tie hydrogen
calcium carbonate and hydrogen magne-
SUM carbonate into insoluble salts. On
iltering or the precipitate formed in this
way from 100 C. C. Of the water under
examination, the iiltrate is titrated with
solution of sodium carbonate contain
ing one gram per liter, phenol-phthalein
again being used TO indicate the end Of
of the reaction. The amount of sodium
carbonate required will give the guam
tty of salts of calcium and magnesium
other than acid carbonate present in the
water. Industries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

The Guacho Of the Pampas takes san
elastic stick about eighteen inches long,
presses one end to his breast and the
other in the hole in a piece Of wood, and
then rapidly turns the curved part like
a carpenters center Bit" In other cases
the rotation is affected by means Of q
cord or thong wound round the drill and
pulled alternately by this end and that.
A further advance was made by some
North American Indians. who appear 90
have applied the principle Of the bow
drill, and the still moro ingenious pump
drill was used by the Iroquois Indians
For a full description of these instru-
ments we must refer the reader to Mr.
Taylor's valuable chapter in his RE
searches" These methods of producing
fire are but rarely used an Europe, and
only in connection with supmstiliOus OBJ
servanccs.
We read in Wuttke tina. some time
ago the authorities Of q Mecklenberg VIII
lage ordered q villa fire to be lighted
against the murrain among the cattle.
For two hours they strOve vainly 10 OBJ
tain spark but the fault was not as
cribed 70 the quality Of the wood or to
the dampness Of the atmosphere, but 10
the stubbornness Of an old lady who, OBJ
iecting to the superstition, would not
put out her night light. Such fire %
be efficient must burn alone. At last the
strong minded woman was compelled 70
give in: fire was obtained. but Of bad
quality, for it did not stop the murrain.
A belief in the peculiar virtues of fire
obtained by the friction Of wood has at
one time OF another prevailed among ma
tions Of Iado-European race, and not
many years ago the obtaining of need
fire. was practiced In the Highlands Of
Scotland One Of it, principal virtues
has always been considered % be its eff
iciency against disease. Fireman, Lon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

istence she has seen a great amount OF
service, and when we contrast her cost
per ton with that OF the Elfin-fsO with
c5O0-with that Of tho Victoria and Al
bers-csO TO el25-or with that OF tho
Osborne-fs0 with el53-it becomes very
evident either that she is very cheap or
that the yachts are terribly expensive
The latter is, no doubt, the fact and tho
main reason Of it Is not far TO seek.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

what do you wish" asked the servant
who answered the ring at the door.
"Baron de Neauminet.
'What do you wish 10 see him forin
1t is In relation 20 promissory note"
"The baron went out Of town yesterday"
"Now that is too bad: wanted 10 pay him
the amount ! owe him.
But, added the servant, "he returned this
morning. French Joke
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

How she hirted with me
That year down by tho sea.
AS we strolled on tie wave beaten sand
Hsg she laughed me TO scorn
When with Wild passion torn,
As her lover l sued for her handl
But no more repine.
For requtal is mine.
Twas never 50 gay In my life;
While my rivals success
Gives him now keen distress.
For he wishes abe wasn't his wife
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

Old Gentleman dndignantlyl-W Well, sir,
what are you doing around here againi
thought that delicate hint gave you just a.
you left the front door last night would give
you TO understand that didn't like you verr
we'll
Young Man-lt did, but thought I would
come and ask you
Ask me whatp
III you wouldn't like 70 join our football
association r. Boston Beacon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

Ono Washington market woman 70 another
Washington market woman.
And 20 your husband has broken his leg.
How unfortunate"
IL should say So Why, Nancy Mugginsl
90 You know that only last week ! spent five
dollars in buying that unluc6y ne'er-do-wesl
a new pair Of bootsf'-Judee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
sharp Edged Tools.

A woman wrote TO household journal:
"Dear Edtor-W Where can / set tools TO
make wax flowers"
The dear editor read 10 wrong and lost
subscriber by replying: SCI know good
many fools. but don't know where you can
get ANYBODY who is such q fool as 70 mako
wax flowers Buffalo Express
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

Rosy-lt can never be- You are so much
higher than in station, Lord Nerigrene
Lord Roderic Vcricrcne- But. Wosy-don't
call me Lord Nowgwone, cali me Wodwewic
--I1ovc You tvuly and honouwably. It's no
fault Of mine that I'm a lord and above you
in station. Oh, wish Ia been born "a shoe
black Then, p'w'aps you' think me your
equal-No, nol-l-.-Judy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19
But lie VIII BE Confined.

A New Brunswick man has been found
guilty Of murder while insane, but the
Canadians won't turn him loose to kill
somebody else. lie will be shut up just
as tightly as if his head was leYel, and
given the remainder Of his life to "think
it over" and get ready to die. Our eli
mate is different, you know.-Detroit
Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-19

In this. Oh. an too silent hour Of Might
Unto my fancy adumbrations rise
ola fair face in such transceneent euse
There Is 30 fathoming my deep delight
A classic form In gossamcr bcdght
A radiant smile that surely pain dciics,
Unthoucht Of grace end love ilumined eyes
Around her quecnly head q halo bright
And yet. alas know no maid so sweet
No bcauteous lass with such insiarIug ways
And with the dawn the fantasy doth die,
But Ger the splendid vision Go meet
within my troubled dreams upon those days
when pauakc DER coIIously Of picl
Nathan a. Levy in Judge