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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
WISDOM IN SADNESS.
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The world is ssdg All. yes; know 20 sad
1 also know there's wisdom In ito sad
ness
nan were glad-dost thou not know
The purcst things are never born OF glad
ness9
You press the rose with ruthless hand.
It's dying breath IS sweetest. tho death
laden:
You crush ths heart. and depths are stirred
A woman stands where stood the thought
less maiden.
The singers heart must break ero he can
sing.
For sorrow reaches depths to Joy unknown:
Who would not leave the hooking birds glad
song
10 listen TO tho lone doves sad. sweet
moan?
Was not The Rrsndest prayer Ger heard by
mcrtal
Wrung from the Masters heart by bittor
pain?
10 was In pain he purchased our salvation;
Oh. mournerl know. His anguish was our
gain.
And thus Il f. Ger all the sad world, ever.
The purest things IN sorrows cup lie hid;
Oh. do not long 70 call sFsin your loved one.
Whose dead face smiles beneath the coffin
lid.
New York Observer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
PARTING

. dos, bid Thy fricnd farewell.
.r-aulybt though shat farewell might
,ssoh,spsiin with thine. how csns'
How fsr from theo
.o,of.cc may lead his feet
..,, tomorrow oomes7 Alien have been
......,. trra th.ooruor OF the street,
And days have grown
.r.. sni months 60 tagging years
-...r.r looked in loving eyes again.
.....tt,si is underlsid with tears,
v,..h toars aud pain.
..r., lest sudden death should come
Ie.r.Cu.
......- distance. clasp with pressure true
...fafnim who costh forth; unsoon
late go.ih iooi
e.ffaos always time 20 say
..rr..f uerl between the IDLE tax,
.... .nce hsnccforth ever. night and
laN.
re.ret should walk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
MR. GLADsTONE's PARISH

During the recent stay Of two days
in Chester, Eng, | took lily" and
drove out to Hawarden Castle, the
country home Of Mr.. Gladstone. Ii is
au ancient estate, beautifully wooded,
here aud there artistically thinnsd,
BY the sturdy strokes Of the Premier d
renowned axe. But what interested
me most was q visit TO the little
parish church where the great states
man worships, and where his son
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
orVEN OHESTIONS.

If YOU meet with an atheist do not
let him entangle you into the discus
sion Of side issues. As to many points
which he raises you must learn to make
the rabbits answer. Il do not know.
Bnt ask him these seven questions:
l. Ask him, "What cid matter come
from ?'
.. Ask him, "What did motion come
from ?n
3. Ask MIN, "Whero does life come
from save the finger tips Of Omnipo-
teuce ?"
A. Ask him, "Where came the sx
auisite order and design Of nature II
one told you that printers types should
fortuitously shape themselves into the
Divine comedy Of Dante or the plays Of
Shakespeare would you not think hinl
\ madman -
8. Ask him whence came conscious
ness
G. Ask him, "Who gave you frss
will?"
z. Ask him, Whence came cor
science ?"
lie who says there is no God in the
face Of thss questions, talks simply
.tupendous nonsense. This, then Il
one of the foundations-ons OF the
things which cannot be shaken ane
will remain. From this belief in God
follows the belief in God 3 proyidence
the belief that we are his people and
the sheep OF his pasture.-Archdeacon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
sORROW TURNED MIRO JOY.

a poor blind girl, residing ia ons OF
the provinces of France had Tor many
years, as her greatest comfort, perussi
on embossed Bible with her nngogs,
getting out OF health, and becoming
partially paralyzsd. the hand also Wis
affected, and gradually all power Of
touch WAS lost. Her agony Of mind at
the deprivation was great, and in mo-
meat Of despair she took up her Bible
bent down sher head, aud kissed the
open leaf, by way, as she supposed, OF .
last farewell. In the act OF doing 90,
to her great surprise and sudden joy,
she felt the letters distinctly with her
lips. aud from that day the poor child
was able 20 read the Word Of Gsd.--
Selected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
WASHINGTON AND THE PRAYER

WASHINGTON AND THE PRAYER
BOOK.
On the 9TH of April, 1892, an old
fashioned christening took place at the
house Of Mr. Augustine Washington.
Westmoreland county, Virginia. Tbs
English clergyman was there, with bis
gown and bands, and large prayer
book; Mr.. Beverly Whiting and Cap
tain Christopher Brooke standing st
godfather and Mrs. Mildred Gregory
godmother. But who was now to be re-
ceived as a soldier of the GLOSS in this holy
ordinance of the Church, Name this
child" said the clergyman, turning to
Mir. Washington. George, was the
brief reply. That name Is now en-
blszoued on the highest pages Of his
tory. The parents Of Washington were
strict churchmen, and the little boy
was most carefully trained in the Cate
chism, according to the system which
Bishop Meade has 50 graphically de-
scribed, in bis account Of the old
churches of Virginia. He was to be
seen on each occasion Of public wor-
ship in the parish church bearing his
part in the solemn service.
When Washington became man.
his public services as a soldier aud
were never allowed to make
him neglectful Of his religious duties
The habit Of prayer once formed IN IN
fancy was continued until The close OF
life. He used his influence on every
suitable occasion TO secureithe appoint
ment Of cnaplains for. the army, and al
the burial Of soldiers when no clergy
man was present, he read, in his Own
majestic way, the beautiful funeral
service from the Prayer Book. lie
also now and then conducted service
on Sundays as a layman.
Many intorestingsaccounts have beer
given Of this degout behaviour, while
worshipping in St. Paul's Church. New
York. Christ Church. Philadelphia, snd
various churches in Virginia.
Among the papers Of Washington
which have been preserved, are lists OF
articles which he sent for to England.
In these We often notice items showing
the affection he felt for his step-chil-
dren. john and Patsoy Gusts. Thus
when Master Gusts had reached his
eighth year, General Washington
orders for him a neat Bible and Prayer
Book, to be bound in Turkey with
John Parka Gusts written in gilt
letters on the inside Of the cover" The
same precious books were provided ioi
Martha Parke Gusts in her sixth year.
Among the volumes which General
Washington inherited from bis father
vas one entitled, Short Discoursei
Upon the Whole Common Prayer" Ii
bears plain marks Of having been useo
bv the son, as well AZ by his father
before him. Washington's religious
training had all been directed by the
PRAYER Book. In the pure and holy
faith which it had taught him, he
always lived and, cheered by the
glorious hope Of the Gospel, he was
ready TO die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
DdNDELIONS.


Upon a sho~ery night and still.
without sound OF waning.
A trooper bsnd surprised the hill,
Aud held it IN the morning.
We were not walked BY bugle notes.
No cheer or dreams invaded;
And yet NJ dawn thsir yellow coats
On tho green slopes paraded.
We cara.css folk ths deed fsrgot.
Tlu one Ga". ldlc walking.
VIZ marked upon tho selfssms spot
A crowd ~ veterans talking.
They sboox shelr.tremblizg heads and gray
with pride aud no;sciess laughter
When, well-a-dsy, they blew away.
And ne'er we're heard OF AFTER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

great school Of mines, teach them en-
gineering, geology, agriculture, horti-
culture; build one. two, three, ten
schOolhousss If need be about the spurs
Of the Rocky Mountains Make them
60 to school; pay them TO go to school
II need be-
But for all | could do Congress. the
men who represent this pastoral nation
Of cattle and sheep and horses and
hogs, choose to build a big fort rather
than a school OF mines. But my school
OF mines will come in the course Of
time; for it 10 so terribly needed in
Salt Lake, in Pueblo. in Denver, in
New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, Montana
See what silly people we are; com
PEELED to call in some foreigner to pass
upon nearly every discovery Of ours.
TO say nothing Of our vast engineer
work in the future.
The great temple here neafs cofhpis-
ton. IL is nearly ten feet thfck IN The
FIRST fifty feet. 1t is formidable piece
Of work. / remember when standing
by its foundation more than 4 darter
Of a century ago, Brigham Young him
self told me that it. would hardly be
completed within hundred years. But
now only the towers and spires remain
to be built; all the material is on the
ground, with hundreds Of men at work.
These towers will carry the temple sew
enty-five feet higher than the present
massive and stupendous pile Of marble.
You see signs Of fortress if you look
we'll at the great port holes, not far
above the level Of the entrance. This,
Of course, was before the day Of heavy
cannon. It is easily seen that the de-
signers Of this ponderous and lofty
piece Of masonry contemplated siege
aud storm, battle and bloodshed. as on
the stones Of Solomon's temple in the
days of old.
This Salt Lake Temple has hint Of
Egyption architecture, and the least
bit Of Moorish; but it is unique, origi-
nal and, without doubt, by far the most
massive and impressive edifce yet
reared on this continent. / was as
sured this morning, by the highest au-
thority Of the Mormon Church. that 1t
would certainly be entirely completed
this present century.
The temple site was consecrated and
the ground broken for the foundation
February l4th, 1858. The corner-stones
were laid April 9th, 1853.
This inscription appears on tablet:
~~Ds f.~rr- NO nm ON,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

RECENTLY, says Roman Catholic
contemporary. the French college.
Blackjack, had tho honor OK entertain
ing a distinguished, and in a sense,
unique visitor in The person Of Father
Pamphile lie Vesster, brother Of Father
Damien. the ssintsd apostle to the Ispsrs
Al Nolokia. Father Pamphile il the
elder brother Of the great missionary
priest, and he is trying to carry out bis
behests in regard TO the labor Of his
life. The chief desire Of the martyr Of
holokai was, that the work 10 which he
devoted his career should not cease after
lac was no more. With characteristic
modesty. he rsfrained from specially
noising abroad this wish during his
life, but with instructive charity be
gave il foremost plscs in his diary.
Father Damien. as is now well known,
performed the part Of many mission
aries in mitigating tho spiritual and
temporal evils of the unfortunate orea-
lures whom ne had taken in charge.
Needless to say, few can hops to OIL his
post, but il Father Pamphils is chart
tably aided, "a may at least have the
satisfaction Of knowing the glorious
work OF the lepsr apostle il being car
ried on in tho most efficient manner,
and in the way he himself particularly
pointed out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

Stephen has been the rector for
seventeen years. Dir. Gladstone him
self often reads the lessons on sun
days. Whenever he IS at Hawarden
Castle he walks every morning IN tho
week to the little church. where. at
O'Clock, there ia held daily morning
service. Although a stupendous EN-
pire is on his hand, he finds time to 20
daily to church and worship. What a
model for American statesman
The church is a venerable little struc-
ture, utterly unpretentious, but the
spirit Of worship is everywhere evi-
dent. One Of the notices" in tho
porch so impressed me that subjoin =
transcript:
ION Ysxr Way to Church.
ION your way to the Lords house DO
thoughtful, be silent, or say but little
and that little good. Speak not Of other
men . faults; think of your own, for
you are going to ask forgiveness. Never
stay outside; 70 in at once; time speat
inside should be precious.
In Church.
"Kneel down very humbly, and
pray. Spend the time that remains IN
PRAYER: remember the awful Presence
into which you have come, Do no.
look about to see who are coming in,
nor for any other cause. Ii matters
nothing to you what others are doing
attend to yourself. Fasten your
thoughts firmly on the holy service. Do
not miss enc word; this needs a severe
struggle; you have no time for vain
thoughts. The blessed Spirit will
strengthen you if you persevere.
After Church.
Remain kneeling and pray. BE in
tent; speak to no one until you are out
side, The church is Gods house, even
when prayer is over. Be quiet and
thoughtful as you go through the
church-yard.
''On Your Way Home.
"Be careful Of your talk, OF the world
will soon slip back into your heart. Re
member where you have been and what
you have done. Resolve and try TO
livea better life. y
Is there no hint in the above for Amer
lean worshippsrsy-Rev George Dana
Boardman, in Sunday-School Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
WEAPONS OUGHTTO BE PROVED.

WEAPONS OUGHTTO BE PROVED.
There was a British regiment once
ordered to charge body Of French
cuirassiers. The trumpets sounded, and
away they went boldly at them-but
not 10 victory. They broke like wave
that launches itself against a rock.
They were sacrificed to trader s fraud.
Forged not of truest steel, butoi worth
lea, metal, thsir.swords bent double at
tho frst stroke. What could human
strength or the most gallant bravery do
against such oddsS They were siaugh-
tered like sheep on the field. And ever
since read thst tragedy have thought
I would not 90 to battle unless my
sword were picved.-Dr, Guthrie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12
RELIGIOUS
OPINIONS

.,,, osays arc trtse. sohotsefre~ hsnoi
,s,afsocucr hinos ore jusf 'chdfso-
e' 49,. arc pire. whGfsooer thinos are
o .,e,osurr miags are Of good reporb y
n'' .s. r.rfue. and n there b ong praise
i'' 49, faia0s.-Phil. 4th. Sth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

BIsuoP HuSrNoToN's paper before
tho Evangelical Alliance u said by Zi-
on's Herald to have had the true apos-
tolic favor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

A aLorIoUs revival IS in progress in
Nsxico. Twenty-Five were forward at
ihs altar in one meeting. Many have
oeeu converted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

DIR. FITz0ERALD, ot the Nashville Ad-
yocate, preached ths annual sermon
before the National Prison Reform Az
ISOLATION.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

TIE African Methodist Episcopal
Church has decided 10 locate 10 now
college a. uarrodsburg, Ky. The build
.ng will cost $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

KANSAS CITY has eishty-four churches
twenty different denomi-
nations besides numerous small socie-
ties chat are without regular places Of
WolshIp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

IT was well said a. the Evangelical
Alliance meeting ia Boston that
church OF parish vac force 10 work
with. not field 70 work in.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

TIE Youths Companion announces
les circulation TO be 43o, coo. AT the cus-
tomary estimate OF i've readers per
copy there are 2l50,O0O. vino read il
every week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

UNDER the Site Of "Whithesy %,
Whi.her Tell me Who're. Dr. James
NcCosA has written q pamphlet ia GU
swcf 10 Or. Briggs book, WHITTIER -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

TIE Italian government has made an-
other Eruption into the Popes king
dom. The Chamber Of Deputies, by
Tole Of 1916 TO %, passed bill jepryins
the clergy Of the direction Of all char.
lies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

BISHOP BOsszE, Of the Labrador
coast, has sent messenger to Quebec
with tho news that fishing has altcgesh-
er failed At Esquinsli Point, and that
over one hundred families are starving.
Tho annual catch generally iillstwenty-
two large schooners. This year only
one has returned with cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-12

TIE American Baptist Mission at
Bangkok, SIAM, has been enriched By
g.it OF over two hundred thousand
dollars from the King OF Siam. IL will
be nsed FOR school and hospital pur-
poses.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-07
Some of the Uses of Coffee.

1t is asserted by man of high pro-
fessional ability that when the system
needs stimulant nothing equals a cup of
fresh coffee. Those who desire to
rescue the drunkard from his cups will
find no better substitute for spirits than
strong, new-made coffee, without mak
CT sugar. Two ounces of coffee, or one
eighth of pound, to one pint of boiling
water makes frst-class beverage, but
the water must be boiling, not merely
hot. Bitterness comes from boiling it
too long. If the coffee required for
breakfast be put in graniteized kettle
over night and a pint of cold water
poured over, it can be heated to the
boiling point and then set back to pre-
vent further ebullition, when it will be
found that, while its strength is ex-
tracted, its delicate aroma is preserved.
AS our country consumes nearly ten
pounds of coffee per capita it is a pity not
to have it made in the best manner. 1t
is asserted by those who have tried it
that malaria and epidemics are avoided
by those who drink a cup of hot coffee
before venturing into the morning air.
Burned on hot Goals it is disinfectant
for sick-room. By SOME of our best
Physicians it is considered specific in
typhoid fever.-Epicure.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-07

dreth time. as he came in one day with
a package. Now you can do some
thing for her"
And that was how it came about that
Ned one day went up the road and
mountain path and laid a package in
Cressy's hands, after she had heard all
about how Ned had succeeded in recapt-
uring the horse-thief.
.sAnd it has settled me in uncle's eyes, y
he ended the account. And now. Cress,
for what you did for me this is all | can
do in return.
1t was two hundred dollars, the reward
offered for the capture of both horse and
thief-for the bay horse she had seen
in the ravine had turned out to be the
missing chestnut, most cleverly dyed.
s'For me!' exclaimed Cressy.
Eyes. for what you did for me. You
did not think l could keep the reward. >
Il had forgotten the reward, said she,
with tremulous little laugh, as she fin
gered the money.
''Well, hadn't. But, Cress, don't you
ever try such thing as crossing that
bridge again. not even for Ned"
'Iwas fearfully frightened, so guess
won't" she answered. slowly, unless
"Unless what?"
''Unless find another of your escaped
prisoners. Sarah B. Scarborough, in
Yankee Blade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-07
The Teachings of Death.

There is nothing, no, nothing, inno-
cent or good, that dies and is forgot
ten; let us hold to that faith or none
An infant, a prattling child, dying in
its cradle will live again in the better
thoughts of those who loved it, and
play its part, through them, in the re-
deeming actions of the world, though
it's body be burnt to ashes, or drowned
in the deepest sea. There is not an
angel added to the host of heaven but
does it's blessed work on earth in those
that it loved here.
Forgotten! oh, if the good deeds of
human creatures could be traced to
their source, how beautiful would even
death appearI for how much charity,
mercy and purified affection would
be seen to have their growth in dusty
graves. When death strikes down the
innocent and young, for every fragile
form from which he lets the painting
spirit free hundred virtues rise, in
shapes of mercy, charity and love to
walk the world and bless it. Of every
tear that sorrowing mortals shed on
such graves, some good is born, some
gentler nature comes. In the destroy
ers step spring up bright creations
that defy his power, and his dark path
becomes way of light to heaven
Charles Dickens.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-07
Al The DENTISTS.

My bosom was the universe,
My soul the surging sea,
Whose roaring pillows of content
Leaped heavenward with glee.
And far above their feathery foam.
Where stars with planets cope
To brighten their celestial dome
Cleaned thousand orbs of hone
My heart swelled till it filed the snac,
Between the earth and sky.
STU one brief prayer could find no Mar
Within its walls to lie:
And so on through the ethereal CLINE
My anthem prayers did flee.
Resembling tween the walls of time
And of eternity.
Then heaven was mine and mine the world
And mine the stars and sun:
And on through endless space were hurled
My planets one by one
The tempest shook his ruftled name
And charged down at my feet;
Grim death arranged his funeral train
Wound in his funeral sheet.
All powers above and all below.
Save mine, then ceased to be.
Ana as cleft with bat one blow
The earth from sea to sea-
Ine waters, from amazement could
Not pass the smallest ledge,
And petrified the pillows stood
Upon the oceans edge.
The lightning was harmless toy,
Too weak to SINCE hair;
Aud all the thunders could destroy
No strain of music there.
My strength, alas how quickly was
1t won and lost forsooth
The laughing gas gave out just as
The dentist pulled my tooth.
Minneapolis Journal
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-02-07

preserved by the heirs of Hon. Vel.
bore Ellis, who was commissioner of
internal revenue for Great Britain in
the year 1865. After his death thew
came into the possession of his SON
Welbore Ellis. Jr., who was a partner
in the famous banking house of Walk
err, Maltby, Everett & Ellis. which
failed in the great financial panic of
1927.
These two stamps remained in the
Ellis family up to few years AGO.
when they were given to Mr.. E. j
Walker, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, by his
grandfather, the senior member of the
above mentioned banking firm. who
was interested in antiques and curi-
osities A short time ago the two
stamps were given by Mr.. E. j. Walk
er to Mr.. John A. Brill of Philadel-
phia. Very soon after the stamps came
into his possession, Mr.. Brill received
an offer of f10 from an English col
lector for the two, but declined it at
once, whereupon The Englishman
cabled him all offer several times IS
large, which was also declined. Mr..
Brill came to the conclusion that If
the stamps were of that much value
to an Englishman, they would lie ci
much more value to an American mu-
scum of historical relics, and he
promptly presented them to Tie Ma
tional museum here, where they will
be appreciated and properly preserved.
They will be installed in handsome
frame, which will have pictures and
proper legends that will help to tell
the story of the causes that led to the
American Revolution. " ashington
Sfop