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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
Reading on the TraiRs.

The Young man who runs tue cigar ana
literature stand at tue W lnds0r was lOund
by "A News representative last evening IL
the act of busting OF lot Of novels, the
titles of which were suggestive OF cupid.
How is the book trade nOwW the re-
ported asked.
"Well, a little dull, particularly in this
class of literature. As rule, you know
me drummers are our best customers
People who only travel occasionally occupy
heir time on the train in taking IN "a
landscapes; but is it different with the
drummer. To him the landscape Is worn
Ou, and even distance lends no enchant-
nent TO the view. lie has seen it over and
,yer until his eyes weary with resting Oh
he same trees. the same fields, the SAM
stretches OF prairie and the same bones OF
ne long-hOrned Durham cattle that wer
~un over 80 long ago that their memories
AVE faded from the records Of the supreme
Court"
What kind of literature does the drum
u r. weakness run tor
Up 70 quite recently love stories. II
.urly deyOur,d them. Here are some tina
tonk in exchange. See how their cover
ire torn off aud Lneir backs br ken. | dom
In ~ how II is; but they tell "A story Of q
drummer in st. Louis who became 20 adj
A ted to this class OF reading that M
reams took that direction. IL went On al
light until one stormy night he imagine,
himself the fugitive pursued by the william
md he jumped out OF tire story win
ow. As he wasn't awake the fall did moi
1urt him."
How comes 1t that travelling men hay,
one back on love stories =
well, when il was announced that tn
Postmaster. General had closed the postof
ice against the "kreutZar sonata tnel
frnzs on 10 il; but somehow the course %
love does not run smooth in that book aud Il
mas so nauseated them they have taken L
reading Beliamy aud that class Of litcra
ture."
How do those Dries in that corner OyeI
here about the wild west sellg'
..rney belong to a tram butcher. The.
20 like hot cakes in the smOking-cars; bu
nobody ever ask - tor them at a first or So
coad-class hotel. Here are some OF Boz
lngersolrs lectures. Strange TO say, South
ern people rarely il ever have anything e
do with them. probably because yeneratioI
ripens in "A hot sun. | am told that nine on
OF every ten people who are soft on lngersol
have Hat heads. That's what phrenolo
gist said here during the fair. Religion h
explained TO be sense that grows out O
the brain like a flower, and when tina
flower is plucked or withered the head Hat
ten. and the owner runs TO reading ingeT
soil"
What kind OF books do the preacher
call forv
LAS a general thing they do not rea
much-at least not our books; ,ello'
cover scares them oif."-Dallas News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
French View Of Tariff Bill

l. it possible that America, which the
,th-r continents were SO long In discover
NJ, Ia the sictim OF some Inherent neces-
,tly mich forces her 10 hide herself again,
til re . ems % be no other explanation OF
ner udd n nit Of economic shyness. The
tree Am r.ca which was open 70 all great
IDEAS. 10 II propositions, 10 all immigrants,
u all pr, ducts, now le,ies double duty on
torei. n commodities and imooses a block.
ade On herself. Expansive though she is
by genius and temperament, she Is shfv-
elling up. This Inversion OF the proce IS Of
tggrandizement j. the triumph achieved by
Mr.. Blaine, the m arshal Of tue new school,
who draws up tue forces OF protection In
order of battle, as NJ de Moitke organizes
he German armies, aud Who, like the
Berlin straiegist, counts on the infatua-
tiOns and weakness OF his adyersaries. On
this last point, however, Mr.. Blaine will md
himself utterly mistaken, for Europe 10 no
longer as simple AS she formerly was In
economic matters and she knows bow TO
form a successful coalition against the
Tariff bill.
Ar. Blaine thinks by extreme protection
ism 10 C lrry out the doctrine OF Monroe, and
At "A time when the discoveries OF human
genius are facilitating communications of
every kind between the peoples OF the earth.
ne erects a triple barrier sfound the United
states; but Canada will no doubt promptly
cone 1 his mistake. At any rate. the spirit
Of liberty which 10 lowering over America
will surely raise up some 1cfendcr, who will
do with, Me-. Blaile what =, done with ves-
sells propelled by oars when steamers b gin
to ply on river. and with the aptiQuated
nail 10 places where mods m threshng ma
chimes make their appearance. That spirit
will never allow the Republicans, 90, ra1 her.
those WHO sre misleading them, from trans
forming the Americans into enemies of prs,-
sress snd slaves OF routine.--Paris New Re-
view, November.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
A Funny Problem.

1t was warm sleepy afternoon. ana the
scholar, ia Miss Plummers school lo'k''.
and acted as il they wished O'Clock wOuii
hurry along.
Tne class in mental arithmetic r laZl!
ironing through their lesson when De icon
Day popped his CHEEKY face in at The door
Ali the ch ldren loved hun. and were 60
when be came tO visit the school.
Perhaps he saw they needed something
m wake lnem no. so when the class was
through with the lesson he gave them Thu
problems
al eishteen cows were going through a
narrow g.te where only one cOuld pass at a
tirnp which cow could look back and y
There are eleven pairs Of horns beh
The class thought busily for minute;
mon mn came Tommy Tufts hand.
(Which one. Tommy" asked the deacon
"The seventh"
"NO" -,,-
Another minute Of study, then Celia
Brown pat up her hand.
..What do you think, CeliaV
Il think il might be the eighth, Tor whei
the cow turned her he"d 10 loon odch h.l
ovn horns would be behind her, wouldn'l
thew" ,..,.o.,. cal,
Abont this time little Johnny HartshoIn
an the front sea-. began 10 smoker.
what are YOU laughing at, Johnny =
asked Miss Plummer.
Cows Lcan't talk y giggled Johnny.
Deacon Day laughed, 700. then.
.Johnny has answered il :" he said, "NOnt
Of the cows could do ii. Of course" Then
All me scholars laughed and woke up FOL
Inc rest Of the day, and Deacon DAY bowed
himself out.-Youth Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
ONE GIRLS LUXURY.
Her Beautiful Rooms and How They Are
Furnished and Arranged

Her Beautiful Rooms and How ihey Are
Furnished and arranged
An American princess whose father Is a
cotton king has just completed in the pater-
nal mansion the furnishing of her private
apartments. They are four in number
and could NinOn de IEnclOs or even the
late Madame de POmpadOur he shown
through, certain il is these ancient d.
voices Of the toilet would l)se their
heads aud stand embarrassed before the
glories Of Miss Parvenue's bOudnlr. Even
i'm their ottest dreams those luXury-loving
ladies never conceived the minute detallsol
elegance surrounding this daughter Of "a
millionaire. From the silyer-wrcathed
Psyche mirror that swings 10 reflect hei
full length lOyelness 10 the repOusse spirit
lamp burning 10 warm her louons'
mademOiselle is encOmpassed by sumpiu-
business unknown to queens.
The scheme Of color decorating the suite
warns from white TO blush pink IN the b1th,
and i'm toilet and Ieception-rOoms melts into
IA rosy lilac. Her bed chamber might have
! been designed for Hans Audersen's snow
maiden, 50 fine is its immaculate purity
/ Mural decorations are in white aud silver.
/ On the wide silver frieze dOgwOod blossoms
! bioom. while by "A wonderful bit Of irescn
painting the ceiling seems enYeloped
I In cloudy, drifting l =. here anu
these the soft mist curls about
vaguely outlined figures, with sharp fllt
/ in the centre from which hangs "A crystal
chandelier blown 10 resemble bouquet OF
lilies. All of the white enamelled furniture
| il finished in silver, and from the carved
| bed depend draperies Of heavy silk bro
caded in silver feur de lis. the spotle-s
fleece of Iceland sheep provides nuiy car
net for the hard white wood floor, and
glancing over the many tall screens, low
rocking chairs, long diNans, aud even rare
bas reliefs on the wall, one is Impressed
with the dazzling whteness OF every part
| Gorgeous rs the bathroom proves, with
| IFS pink marbles and rOseaie hangngs, 1t Il
| in her bOudOir that this young moneyed
woman has evidently found her most SYM
patbetic SURROUNDINGS. The apartment Is a
| study in that rare shade Of rosy lilac which,
.hen found, beauties all womankind. II
| is called the wsteTia room, IRON the wealth.
of pale purple flowers decorating the walls
and woven into curtains and through the
mesh OF the thick carpet. Here all tht
woodwork Is of black mahog upholstered
| in a warm helotrope silk, with many bronze
ornaments, valuable etchings. and mirror
I in carved frames.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
what Amen Means.

ERNEST. what does amen mean?' SAID
Philip TO his Older brother, who had reached
ihe wise age Of SIX.
.If means mustn't touch it, Philip" was
iho uuhesitating reply.
..Ernes," exclaimed the boys mother
Nho had uverhe lrd the qlestion and an-
sNcr. "Why DO y0u tell your little brother
hlfT ...,
You told me sc, mamma" answered
Nrne II. 7
"Wby. No: think what YOU are saying. /
could not have told you that" urged the
Aetpnished mother.
Hut YOU dad. mamma. asked you, ana
Won eaid. Amen means yOu mustn't l0uch
-" returned the little boy very positively
His mother was greatly puzzled unlll she
remembered that she had seid; amen
means. so let it be-"
Liitle Ernest. IN his raids on the work,
askct. tie books. and the bdc-a-hrac' MAD
learned past doubt that "let 1t be meant
mustn't touch it.-Youtn's Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
Pneum attic Tubes.

The LAYING Of pneumatic tnbes between
Philadelphia and New York seems now ~
he assured. A number OF Philadelphiaus
are interested in the project. and among
them are Joseph Trainer, james sweeny'
Iobn Bradley and Felix Bradley. IL was
originally intended 70 sell shares IN TINS
COMPANY at - cents apiece, IN order 10
make il popular. This idea was abandoned
and recently it was estimated that there
g,ae enough business between New l0rh
ri Philadelphia Of a kind that could
he handled by the tubes 10 declare "A
diyidend of 2 per cent. upon capital
stock of $i0.0O0,OOO. --,.... ..,,,
Tbe tubes through which the carriers VIII
he sent are 10 be two feet IN diameter and
made of copper. They will De laid under
,,ronnd in nearly direct line between the
Two cities. The carriers VIII DO "hirieu
,Iono at a velocity Of about four miles a
.,tn,,te This means that letter can be
sent 10 philadelphia and answer received
within an hour. Then all moneys ana Oohds
can be sent from one city TO the o'her al.
most n day earlier than win the pfeseot
sxnress facilities. Such evstem rilgnt III
many cases prevent bushes failures as IL
would be possible for New YORK DaIks 70
send cash to philadelphia or receive u rom
here within an hour OF the demand ~
will almost be possible for a man 10 gise
a banaue at some station along tue l'hc
and nave his spread furnished hot by a New
York or Philadelphia caterer.-New YORK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
$egro tasm Labor.
Tn r. is an excellent article in the South
I'm Cullivatpr. los Colonel Isaac w. Aver,
th- proper management II coiored farm
labor. I le Colonel says:

Tn r. is an excellent article in the South
I'm tulliyatDr, los Colonel Isaac w. Aver.
10. prr per management IL cOiOred farm
labor. L ie Colonel says:
a ,JoAs a. If Mr.. Albert II. Cox. the At
anna lawyer whp farms in Morgan count, .
had pretty well solved the difficult problem
IT successfully managing cOlOred farm la.
Dor. His plan is original, and has panned
,ut we'll for himself. He handles his plan
iation as we'll as be speaks, and that IL
,ayin. "A good deal. He took large farm
- a debt he could nor save Otherwise. IL
vas rather run down, and season or two
under the old system left him in a bad fix.
sn lty and pIuckful, be went 10 thinking.
His trouble was unreliable labor. lie could
not sell or abandon. lie must devise way
~ use the colOred help proiitably. And he
did. lie solved the problem. lie made
good crops. He brought up his land. He
did so well he bought more land. lie has
two thousand broad acres now that blossom
in crous. The clarion talker has become a
practical farmer and growing stock
raiser. Here is his plan. Simple and solid
il is, and he wonders some sharp fellow did
not hit on it before:
He contracts for good monthly wages 81,
$40. and yl2 per month and feed. lie only
pays halt in cash, reserying the other hall
until the end Of the year. The IS hand,
for instance, gets 81 per month down and
waits until the year is up for the other -,
The 81 and his feed run him. The debt Of
the master to him grows 81 monthly, and al
six months is $54, getting bigger and hold
ing him faster every month. When harvest
comes, aud the risky time IL at hand Il
lo.e him, from the otter o
larger temporary wages, he Ia tied fast
because II he leaves, he, under the contract
f,rrsits his accumulated and growing hal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
FLEEGING FRIY0LlTlES.
BITS OF FUN CIRCULATING IN THE
DAILY PAPERS.

Sam. Johnsing In Mourning-A Finsncia'
uatter-Mskiug a short Cut-All In
Joke-D-r burial of shon Moore-mads
Him sick-To Become an Author.
IL wants ter borry yer black suit oh
c,oibos. Uncle Nose. My father-in-law he
died las night, an ! want 'em to tend de
funeral. q" sand sam Johnsing to Uncle Nose
Tho blbiliments Of woe were given him. he
promi,ins to return them as soon as the OBJ
sequies We're over.
4 ncle Nose did not lay eyes on sam, nor
80 the rarb returned for over three weeks
,ntil on turning a corner suddenly Chcie
Nose ran right up against samuel, tne
mournor. lie had on the Identical haDli',
nont- of woe, but they looked as II they mad
suaared more than sam.
Didn't yer tole me dat yer was gwine Ter
l,r.n., Them ar clothes back as soon as yer
f,ld,r-in.law wuz plantedY
81 did pr0mize dat ar, Uncle NOSE ou'
.,, y,if. saws II wouldn't be 'spectiul to de
memory Of de remains TO 20 out Oh mourn
mn Ter Six mumfs at de very leas' .'-Iexas
-Itiugs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
sub Tropical Carnival.

The brilliant success Of the Sub-TrOplcdl
carnival was a fOregOne conclusion. sun
he reality exceeded he expectation OF tue
most sanguine well-wisher OF the "Sub's'
Iost of irienos. The interest centered natu-
rally in the fancy dress carnival, which was
very gorgeous, the cos umes beingfd above
he average IN beauty and variety. Where
all were so good it il impossible 10 single
out any for special appreciation, unless 1t be
mat of Master Russell Ingram. who so well
dressed and acted the character Of "Diana
If tue Ephesians" that be deceived the sharp
jIdges who thought him girl, and award
ed him the prize. The gypsy encampment
vas not only an attractive and picturesque
feature Of the evening, butwas also source
u large profit TO the As-o ;iatlOn, for the
sypsy maidtns were Irresistible, one ol
rneir many admiriug victims declared
that he was glad they did not dress IN thOs'
yretty costumes all the time, as IN that cas'
ne should have no heart left at the end OF a
week. As it was, he had only Kept posses
sion of il during the evening by the greatest
firt. fine ladies' in charge Of the refresh
ment tables were kept busy, for no matter
n,w people may be entertained they are
ready t. do full justice to the dainlies con
.octed By our renowned housewives, ana
he rapidly disappearing supplies gave e'i-
ence that they had. as usual. sustained
,ncir reputation for making Sood things T.
1t. Not a dissenting voice was heard
Every comment OF tue evening was a favor
,ble one, and it ought TO be taken as an
,ugury Of the assured success ni the sub
ropical season.-Florida- Times-Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
Der Burial OF Dir. shon Moore.

Not A drum Good been heard yonce, on
~.e.o-,nd der teller dOnd vas feelin' pOOy
sos<. and some fooneral notes vac dhe ere
fore Ausgus sbpiel, When We 'as dook bis
dead Lods dbem ramparts der pney
.cooden't III goodbye shoot his graIey ara
otter. which was awful pad on ackound oil
she looks Ofder ting.
We put him der hole in when DER moon noon
vas sOt up. und done der best yoD we coou
f0r Mister Moore. ..,,,
We dOnd did hafe time 10 sald solne rev
brayeriai observations, out eApIeo9e gu
ui.fndy az sorrow on ackOund be vas go
died. - -.
shlowfully s1G sadly we vas lay MN
down. und shtufed all his glory und James
In der box init him. .
We vas put a cool abetite on his toomo
stone. and len nim dnere, all alone, 10
gedder by himself.-Carl Pretzei.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
Her Ambition.

A Kansas City school teacher was one
day asking her scholers what they wanted
10 be or do when they were men ana
women. n.oo h;a
,yished 10 be a farmer, another merchant,
snother a musician. and 80 on. Some oil
,hem answered simply, II don't know"
FinaIly she came 10 Susie Bentley, nice
little girl OF eight years. =.
IN IN. Susie, what do yeu want to be
when YOU are grown upv' a., a.
" She arose aud demurely replied, 10 the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
AEinnnclaI Matter.

uGool morning." observed the tramp
casually. as he stepped in the brokers'
office. .o, .o1,,.o
tion. Ito g, ,,,,, i,,,,od
you're a broker, believe, continued
7ha -ramp. and the broker nodded.
AMI a broker ls always ready TO make
q r,ir. legitimate per centum on any Trans
sctlsus b. may make as an agent or mlddle-
MANI
..goof." said the tramp. NOW l. nave
,ht- Dlliu business proposition 10 make. To-
,,it. It 90. last treasury reports the total
s,n.fi. OF money available for use IN TINS
CONNIE, D. Sl.42j. Oul,0lD, which divided pro
r,ft arious the people, as enumerated 10y
,ba Porter ceusus--uy the way, you thlnk
that cen-u, ls'perlrcty correct, don you
.-t,it ,inly do" responded the broker,
syith GOOD. strong, republican emphasis.
.As wa. saving. this total amount dili-
40, on th. basis of that enumeration would
oii,,s 10 each person SOD, and as duly
Enumerated avn logically entitled to that
amount. amt
Tbe broker nud ed.
.NV.u." continued the tramp you Just
.ta.u tse S23 that j. coming 10 me ana give
me HE quarter and iii make YOU out quit
c.aim j. IL 20 H..
I'M. broker handed over the twenty-five
.,ent..-W ashington star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30

wa, son Haney, negro ferryman classi-
callv Known as sharon, was arraiSheu W
..vot.on." said the judge, "you are
..,,.r',ed 9Th "A grave Oheuse.'
~ hats dat, JedgeW
.sYou know very well what u is-eoihlul''
,,,.r nm assault upon Harvey Peters"
'.ly'v. ledge. dat WIZ all er Joke. Me an
dat man Is alius progiein' wild each udder'
All or Joke, sah| . 90, ,.,oLo
one Of hls arms with cluO. do you can
that a joker ,. Man, dat
IVY. o. co'se does, ledge. Me an da'
nan ~ allus or progicin' wid each udder.
lie broke his heah laig wunst, an i dlah !
mink nothin' o it. case l knOwed daI IL
Ayuz only joke 49,, hts avn,
Yes. but after you had broken MS arm
M. stuck kuife iuto him. 49,.
'a.. sab. but dat wuz all er Joke: y
.o ~, me. Wild cr axe wunst. tells yer
- aat me an dat man Is ailus er pro-
,.i.,,; -, each udder.'
linen 1 ou dragged him down bank ana
,r,..1 en- tiro a him into the riVerf
ION. shlr, itdge, see dat yer amt er pus-
..,,. ,,hst ,,n'srslan's a joke. Take me er
,yay from hsah. ! doan want terprOgic VIA
er man what doaD know what fun is."--Ar-
Kansas Traveller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
a RAd Ending.

Clevert0n-Miss summit spoke about
your neck'ies yesterday-said they were
Just perfect.
pashaway-You don't say.
Clevert0n-Yes and she said she yer
saw YOU betrdy the slightest sign OF DIS
order in your dress.
Dlshaway-Oh.
Cleyerton-She declared she never saw
,lcb hats. such gloves. such shoes. such
clothes-that YOU were perfect down e.
me SIN illest detail.
Dashaway-Welll WE'LL And then:
.CleyertOn-Sne wound up by saying that
she didn't see hoy man Of your intellect
managed to dress so well.--Clothier and
Turnsher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
Mr.. Geotgr In Texat

Mr.. Henry George is being Hospitality re-
ceiyed. as well by he press as the people Of
Texas. Says the Austin Statesman: q" III
presence Of Henry George in Texas, and his
warm reception, offered food for thought.
4 few years since it would scarcely nave
been possible. IL has become, however,
me general conviction that Mr.. Ge rye Il
perfectly sincere and pure in his motives,
and that i. sufficient % secure for any man
At least a respectful hearing. As TO hi
scholarship ana vigorous thought, some Oh
the foremost men Of our time who have me
min IN debate, either on the hastings OF
through the press, testify unequl'ocali,
IL has been learned that an argument from
nim il not 70 he dismissed with sheer, for,
however much one may disagree with him.
Ne is never weak or uncertain IN his logic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
SHUMAN, Agents, 1901 Main ST., Richm

of his earned and earnable wages. lie does
not leave. His interest in things is "A ire
mend0us stimulus and champ. That's lS at
the end holds him like vice. II makes
the hand steady, Industrious, reliable, i'm
moyably clutched. 1t gives the farmer a
worker he can depend on. and that i'm
proves. This plan is good sense itself,
square business, and has worked like a
charm.-Atlanta journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30

Take small, white cottage, shaded oy
sin. paapIe trees, and let ii "nestlc IN
peaceful valley meath the shadow OF the
grsnd cid New Eogland hills" 10 the cot
tage place the widow Perkins, or Lee, or
Osgood, or 1.arrabee--any one OF these WIN
do-and her daughter Mary, or Ruth; II the
latter, il should "a referred 70 as the sweet
oil Bib name which her fatbsr loved 80
welt Add a summer b"srder In the per
son o. young artist who 10 'strolling
darough the valley in search Of materisl for
aha canyases."
Care must be taken 10 select tall. sun-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
A Magistrate's Case

Newton Ford, the negro magistrate from
he Thirteenth district, who was arresie
eyer.d days ago on charges Of stealing
,ow and pair OF pillow lines from PETE
locker. German farmer. and Of sellint
Nv that was entrusted T. his care. II al
r.,imipary hearing in Justice Prescott
.ourt on the lasr-menti)ued charge. Th'
r. " was that the COW disappeared Will
IN + Ird's custody. and that he sold her hld'
. Il tbay.-Memphis Appeal-Avaiancte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
Made Him sick.

81. Paul Man ION railway train)-lt just
makes me sick TO see the cheap wit that :
gotten on about st. Paul and Minneapolis
Just as if there was deadly rivalry be-
tween them.
Stranger-Well. isn't there any?
Bless your heart, no; not a particle. Each
place is cOntributOry TO the Olber, ana we
all recognize it. No feeling on the subject
at all. sir-never was. Couldn't be- OF
course, among sensible people. you know
You are on your way to II. Paul, PIE
sumo;
No. | am going 10 Minneapolis. TO settle
there.
MINNEAPOLIS? What do you want to bury
Yourself in that miserable little hole for!-
New York Weekly.
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n, Ice Somhoodlr is an Old-flshloned sort
80, am who believes ia strict honesty IN
~, W. 'd',',,i,gs with man and man. His son.
R,renl,. lus. although a mere youth, has
,'..,,n.. saturated with progressive IDEAS
Tn. Young man left Austin for a Northern
l.iil.,e. ihe' other day, ana the parting
words Of the OLD man were: -
Vow. my SON Bucepeains, let me me, ting
Vei some good wee Never III III, -,
-, ,.esitb' depart from the narrow pain oil
il,e.,, LISA very narrow path, and you
,..,, t'-.ye IN 20 slow. but keep in the pain.
Il. the path Of honesty 50 blamed mario"
as all thatY
1T is. indeed, my son. 49, 49,. .o,,o
"Then perhaps l had better take some some
,.,,err oad 10 wealth. 50 that l can get there
.1oner."-Iexas sfungs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-30
The swans Last Song.

Mrs. Peterby Don't you think it is very
remarkable that a swan should sing before
dying
Judge Peterby-Not so much so as
would if they sang after dyins.-Texas
Siftings.