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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

10 him TO unfold the motives ana
interior nature of man with the power
of Thackerav. or TO rise 10 the suphm'ty
which Bulwer sometimes attains IN ms writ-
ings. While in the novels Of the latter We
find much Of eloquence. yet wo horhe'i,n,.S
find rather too much OF demoDstratlve rhct-
oric and elaborate disquisltion. his prose
often rises almost into blank verse, wnicni 40
not Objectionable when the dignity OF the SUD-
ject iustifies it.
While many Of Thackeray's characters are
frivolous and intriguing, yet in the delineau,1h
OF such ms Ethel Newcome and Mrs Caslie-
wood he shows that he has proper appreci,
alton and conception of the many NOBLE enu
endearing qualities Of the fair sex. Wo 'hiih
Thackeray is superior TO Bulwer III tnc
analysis Of the motives of human action but
inferior 10 him in dramatic power. h1nohs
the very best of Bulwers earlier novels are
The Last Days Of Pompcif' and Inc Lastoi
The Tribuncs.n In both. ancient manners
and customs arc introduced and are handieu
with learning and skill. In the first OF MS
earlier novels he was Justly and severely con-
domned by many critics: his subsequent ana
later novels show that he had the good sense
TO heed their admonitions. In his Pelhahl
we have much brilliant wit and biting satire
in his "Disowned" much real pathos ana
genuine eoquence in his fari5iahs'
though OF the characters none have very spe-
cal prominence, tn2t mover is PAM ""'
and graphically pictures French society III
the upper society of its capital.
As Bulwer was yolumlnOus writer we nave
been able only TO alude briefly TO his chief
works. We do not find in any Of his novels
any character 30 original as the Becky, Sharp
of 1hackeray, or "a sam NeHer o,
Dickens As British contemporary rivals OF
tho great trio under consideration the follow
ing are entitled TO mention rs the most emil
nent. viz: Benjamin Disraeli, Wilkle Colhns'
Charles Reade and Mrs. George II: Iewes'
whose maiden name was Marian q; Evans;
and who wrote under the nom de plume. OF
George Eliot Disraeli excelled IN sparkling
wit and polished SATIRE Collins IN, the IN
tricacy and skillful management OF his plots
and George Eliot IN her profound analyses OF
the motives Of human action.
Among American rivals Of our trio as nov
elists Of the same generation we consider the
most distinguished 10 be Nathaniel Haw-
thorne. James fcnimore Cooper and Wash
ington Irving With regard to the last-men-
toned though he wrote no lengthy novels.
vet as the author of RIP Van Winke,
SLEEPY Hollow and "Dolph Heyliger' and
many other charming stories. he is entitled to
be considered as one of the great masters OF
fiction go,
Our triumvirate of British nOvelists still
live in their great works Each of them dig
nified his art by making 1t not only source
of amusement. but also medium OF pointing
ont many social abuses and IN intoxicating
many virtues. D. ). q. G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

A Connecticut Cat Which Catches spsrrows
with Fly Paper.

with Fly Paper.
There is woman out near Wall street who
owns remarkably intelligent eat named
Jamesey, says the Waterbury Comm
American. lie performs tricks Of all kinds
and at times acts as If endowed with
reasoning power. Among his best tricks
are those he performs himself without
being taught The last one performed
by him, however is far ahead of his other
performances. ABOUT week ago Jainesey
owner found the house TO be full OF flies,
The man of the house IS devoid of HAIR rs TO
the top Of his head, so this state OF affairs
could not be put up with. The lady went
down town and bought several sheets OF very
sticky fy-paper. She brought 1t home and that
afternoon left sheet on the kitchen table.
Shortly after the cat happened along and step
ped on the fy-paper. Immediately there was
trouble. The lady finally came out and released
the animal from his predicament. Jamesey just
smoothed himself out, and then, going up to
the paper, examined it carefully on all sides.
He smeled of il and pushed it about the
floor but was very careful not TO get caught
in il again. At last. as il satisfied with his
examination. Jamesey carefully took the non
sticky side in his teeth and carried the paper
out in the back yard. few days alter
ward the lady saw Jamesey out III the lot
next to their house feastlng on sparrow.
She went out and was surprised TO ind that
Jamesey had caught the bird by means
of the fy-paper fie had taken it out to the
lot and placed it near a small shrub and left
a few crumbs near il. He then hid behind
the bush and waited. In short time the
bird came. and 10 get the crumbs Of bread
was obliged to go through the fy-paper. In
doing this his feet got stuck and Jamesey was
soon feeding on his carcass. The lady gives
Jamesey new sheet Of fy-paper every day or
two now, and she says it keeps him from steal
ing things from the pantry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

She Wasn't Going to Take ANY Chances on
the Baby.

She was tiny little girl, with dirty, sun
tanned hair, blue calico dress and bare feet.
saws the St. Louis Republic. She carried in
her arms q baby half as large as herself. and
the bsby was so heavy that 1t sasged down
in the middle. giving the infant the appear
ance of being held 10y the feet and the nape
of the neck There was some excitement
around the corner of the next block on Wash
street and the children were hurrying for
ward Ike mad from all directions. Tho little
Girl tried To run, but the baby was too heavy,
aud her breath gave out. Said ]. in a spirit
of badinage:
prop the baby sis, and go see what the
trouble is"
She stopped and stared at me.
II say, put the baby down on the sidewalk
and run"
Yer must take me fer fool mister"
"Why?'
"Cos this is our baby"
well, suppose it is! III stay here and
watch il for YOU"
"Noyou won't mister. You might carry it
off"
What if l did Amt you tired carrying it
around and making your back ache!"
Nav. amt. Say. mister. this is the only
little baby we've got, and If yer only knowed
how she can crow and laugh yer wouldn't
want me to do no such thing. This baby
hant got no ma 'cept me, and pa and me
couldn't do 'thout her. She sets up in a high
chair at the table and crows and kicks while
me and pa eats. and at night rock her TO
sleep like ma used to DO. When ma died the
baby didn't know no better but Just laughed
and hollered. and cried so / couldn't keep
her still Put her down upon the sidewalk
Fool-killer III cit you, mister, Ell you stay
around here long"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

Sir Charles Tupper's Granddaughter Elopes
with "A Young EneIshmnn.

With Young Englshmnn.
According 10 q dispatch from Kingston,
Ont. to the Herald quito a romance attaches
TO the marriage OF Christian Hamilton Gray.
of Abbeywood. Kent. England. and Miss
Sophie Topper Cameron, daughter of Major
General Cameron. commandant OF Royal
Military College. and granddaughter of Sir
Charles Upper, which occurred on Friday
last in st. Pauls church. lawyer, a clergy
man and two cabmen were the only wit
nesses Miss Cameron some time ago met
Mir. Gray in England. where no was civil
engineer. He WAS young and wealty but the
Maior-Genera objected 10 his becoming the
husband of his daughter and Miss Cameron
was forthwith brought he NE TO Can ada
But the ocean that divided the continents
could not separate their love. MI. Gray soon
took ship for Canada, and began arrangements
for the marriage. Last Friday Miss Cameron
quietly left her homo and camo down town.
where cabman met her. A block away Mr.
GRAY was picked up and the two drove to the
church. where Rev. W. Johnson united them
in marriage Mr.. Gray settled large an
nuty upon his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Gray are
of the Hotel Frontenac. Maior-General Cam
eron has been notified of the marriage, but
whether the stern parent has relented or not
cannot be learned. Mr.. Gray is about thirty
years of age, refined and educated. He re-
fuses 10 state his arrangements for the future.
His father is interested IN electric lights IN
Kent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

Iaree enough TO protect the hat if neces-
sary This should be lined with silk, color OF
wei sand doye-colored cloth pelisse 10 very
stylish. lined with heavy Scotch SILK; and
fastened with old silver clasps. The Henr
II shoulder cape is made up IN green cloth,
richly embroidered. one tone on the other
For carriage riding a Bleeyeless mantle or gray
cashmere. covering the entire dress and en-
broidered all around with pearls aud SILK. VIII
be very popular. Another OF the same KIND
NAV he made up in pearl gray silk, redingote
STYLE with n yoke of white lace laid on the
silk and large iabot OF lace, very bouhant
sleeves with lace at the cuffs, a capuchin
OF lace may be worn with TINS garment
For the yeranda, especially for moonlight
promenade or constitutional, as the young
folks term il, g wrap may be MADE up III
white cloth. very soft and plant and lined
with pale pink crepe de chine, embroidered
with bright flowers. fitted with capuchln OF
crepe dc chine. very gossamer IKE, SO as not
TO rumple the hair, and tied under the ehln
like bonnet.
In the mountains. 30 wear when you get mp
TO 90 out on the porch to see the sun rise,
YOU need something thick and warm. for
such long cloak take heavy cloth. OLD red,
and line it with surah OF the same tone. A
thick ruche of the surah serves Tor the collar
of this garment, aud the sleeves are fashioned
after the style Of the nuns garb. You may
slim this garment right over your robe dc
chambre or morning wrapper. Or, II you
want something very stylish, make up long
vrap in chantllly over black surah with a
vatican fold at the back, and trim II with
passementerie lace. mixed with gold thread.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

TRAIN No. 10. $40 J. d..
ocAL EMPRESS d,y sIsePM aS Son coS
meets with stage FOR Walkerton; also connec"
with Baltimo5e steamer At West Point
RALTIMORE LIMITED. daily except Sun.
ID day. for West Point. connecting with YORK
rlver steamers for Baltimore. AT Baltimoro
road for Washington. Philadelphia and New
York. FARE: Richmond to Baltimore. 81 10
Washington, e.; to Philadelphia, si'sO; New
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE 5PM;
E'Ok NESb POlNI daily except sunday,
TRAIN No. 40. 7:5O A. VI.
0CAL. MINED, daily, except Sunday; leaves
and intermediate points
Ticket Office at station foot OF Virginia street
open 200 A. NJ. to 600 7. NJ. and from 200 to2;sa
sol HAAS JAS. l., TAYLOR
JOSEPH j. POTTS. Div Pass. Agent
DICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND 20
Ia TOMAC RAILROAD.-Schedule commeno-
ing NE SIN. 1891. Eastern standard time;
stops only at Ashland Boutwell,
Milford. Fredericksburg, Brooke
and Whitewater. Sleeper, Washing
ton and New York. Arrives AZ
m %ossn I4 g. & lf P2ilsde s BAH sr
i. NJ; New York $50 p NJ
II 80 A. II, leaves Byrd-street station daily eK-
cept Sunday. Buffet Parlor Car
Richmond to New York., Arrives
more @sia ~ p NJ; P'hilsdelphia, S 40
7. H.: New York. l0:35 L.
200 7. NJ, leaves Byrd-street station daily.
Sleeping car Richmond 70 New
York. stops on " at ashland Both
Brooke and Whitewater stops At
other stations on Sundays; Arrives
~ Washing on a. II :0S =. VI; Balti-
more, 1885 4. NJ; Philsdelphia. 3;i5
A. NJ; New FORK, 80 A NJ.
$50 A. NJ, arrives at BJrd-street station daily.
Sleeper from New York Stops only
at Whitewater, Brooke, Fredericks-
burg. Milford. Boutwell, and ASH
land; Stops at other stations on
SUNDAYS; Leaves Washington at
2:ss p Il. arrives at Byrd-street station daily.
Stops at Fredericksburg, Milford
Boutwell, and Ashland. sleeper
from Washington and New York
does not stop at Elba. Leaves Wash
ington AZ 1887 A. NJ.
$50 P. NJ, arrives At Byrd-street station daily
except Sunday. Buffet Parlor Car
New York 10 Richmond. Leaves
Washington al Boo I. " - .,,,1,,
FREDERICKSBURG ACCOMMODATION
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
900 Z. NJ. leaves Byrd-streot station; arrives
at Fredericksburg at $40 L. VI.
$40 H. ls ssTyei FrsssroK.bs5r at saslQ
ASHLAND TRAINS
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS
Gas A. NJ, leaves Eliza; arrives at Ashland at
GA z. NJ. leaves Elba; arrives at Ashland a.
7:03 =. NJ.
Gas A. ~, arrives at Elba; leaves Ashland at
6:05 A. NJ.
6:iS Z. H.. arrives at Elba; leaves Ashlanda at
$50 y. NJ.
c. A. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
Z. I. D. MYERS. General Superintendent
A TLANTIC COAST LINE
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD
TIME TABLE
Commencing SUNDAY. MAY y. 1891. At ga
NJ trains on this road Will run as follows:
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

TRIMMING eF LACE AND AUTUMN FOLIAGE.
elbow. with lace trimming deep and full.
Brocaded silks. too. will be much aIected:
made up with an apron of lace consisting OF
three founces. The cut out OF the corsage
must he richly draped with lace. Naturai
flowers in the hair and at the waist are aoso-
lutelv necessary. and they should harmonic
Lii the tone of the dress. For instance.
with dull pink use pinks; with a delicate
shade al Green. tea roses. Chrysanthemums
ore chormincly decorative for dinner cos.
tunes. and they possess the signal virtue OF
Ie;np non.olorous. a very great desideratuin
Tor the dinner party. All the lace must be
white. that's understood, and shoes, stock
inps and fan must be in harmony.
cnARsa,,G DINNER cows.
In nv initial illustration / set before you
ono 81 these charmingly delicate dinner
Gowns It il a Pekin silk, gray-blue, on a
white ground. and is made up over white
toTeta foundation IN princess form.
having white and gray-blue flounce
The sleeves are covered with white
trile netting. and there Is also,
nlastron Of tho tulle with Il feather
collar having a long bow of white. ribbon
set n little to the side. The corsage Is made
in tho crossed style, the right side oil when
j. brought down and fastened under
passementerie ornament OF pearls. .,
The coming Of autumn makes itself known
FIRST of all BY changes in hesd-gear: Inns IS
very natural. for it is easy 10 follow the
whims of nature by making use OF the
seasonable flowers for hat decoration.
PRETTY HATS AND DRESSES.
In nv second illustration you will ind q
very pretty hat in lace straw richly trimmed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06
Daily.
STOPPING PLACES.


Nos. "a, 30 and % make no stops. Nos 2 and
rs stop on signal 81 Manchester. Centralia and
Chester. Nos. - and Al stop on signal at Man
stops on signal at Manchester only for passen-
gers purchasing tickets to- regular stopping
places for this train south OF Petersburg. Nos
g. 3d. 81. %, So 40, ~. IS. u and a. will stop on sig
MAJ a. ~ > PULLMAN CAR SERVICE
On Trains Nos "a aud y sleeplng-car between
New York and Tampa. Fla via Jackson,illel
On Trains Nos. IA and q sleeplng.cars between
New York and Charleston. On Trains Nos. z
and n sleeping,cTHrs between =, New i9Ix and
Tile ONLY GLL-E1IL LINE 10, NORFOLK
Richmond. 1904 NJ Norfolk. III al. A. "
Richmond. 5:i5 7. n. Norfolk. 80. $40 L. II
Norfolk. .sS5 A. a BBiiehhmond III - 4 y
The trains Leaving, Richrlond at 200 A, NJ. and
Norfolk st400 r. NJ are solid trains between
these two points; and passengers 80 through
also made at Petersburg By the 5:i5 L. NJ. train
from Richmond and tho s:85 A. ~ uain from
Trans leaving Richmond atylO05 A; NJ and
ll:N T. NJ, ana arriving AZ Richmond Az ~
A. NJ and $40 y. 81. make close connection 81
Petersburg 20 and from Farmyille, LynchbnS
and southwestern points. .,v
superintendent
E.TD. 9iEas.
General superintendent
T. VI. EMERSON. General Passenger Agent
I,ARNyILLR AND POWHhIAN hAiLhoAD
L IoNphS~ fienersl Office, No. 703 east Main
s,rea, schcdule In effect NJ 8 ~. 1921.
~ LEAVE RICHMOND;
ta5 p. ~. via Atlantic Coast Line for Ber-
..,. =, 2t Atlantic Coast Limo for Winter
s1S ~ H. 10, va and intermediate stations
o.oop n ia Richmond and Dsnyillo railroad
~" - "' Tor Farmyillo and all stations west
OF Mosely Jnnctlen.
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND:
s.oo n Wis Atlantic Coast lIne from Ber-
n ~, Atlantic Coast Line from Win
ts2o Il H. terpoek And intermediate stations
..o p H.. VIA Richmond and Dauyile from
Wv WlnterpOck, farmyilgo and lntor-
mediate stations.
s N Wis Richmond and Danville Railroad.
o''" M from tannylllo aud intormedlA.s
stations to Mosely Junction.
Ali trains daily except sunday.
ror tickets, baggage cheeks. timetables, TO,
cali MON A ~. CARRIER. tho Atlantic Coaa
Inc aud Richmond aud D4nyille depots-
r. WILSON
General Freight and Passenger Agent
JArrs l. wEArH. General Manager ~p<tu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06
Ma Challcnya

sny man. woman or child who is affected with
Constipation. Dyspepsia, Headache OF. Torpid
fiyer Regulator will not relieve them IL never
fsils and is so pure. 30 sure so harmless that an
Mani can tako il ana never have second spsll
OF collie. An adult can tako u, Keep the bowels
regular. ami secure healtn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

cloth skirt set of at the bottom with seven
rows Of plum.colored velvet and long coat
smoking-jacket style. of plum colored velvet.
lined with cream silk opening on chemisette
of surah. belted in with a cincture of plum;
colored velvet. 1t was Gil altogether delightful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06
"How TO Cure All Skin Diseases"

SrMpry apply "Swsyne's Ointment" No In
ternal medicine required. Cures tetter. eczema,
itch, all eruptions on the face, hands. nose. &c,
leaving the skin clear, white, and healthy. IL;
great healing and curative powers arc possessed
wbno other remedy. Ask your druggist Tor
6waYno's Ointment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06
RAILROADS.
RAILROADS.
~-~-~------,.--~-~~~~~~e
N = = : Hado|kaKsstsrnRR

scuEDuLE IN EFFECT AUGUST 30. 1891
LEAVE RICHMOND DAILD.
BYRD-STREET STATION
o.oo A NJ Richmond and Norfolk through
express Arrive Norfolk II rs A. u
Stops only at Petersburg, Wayery
,o.osAM H anr I nonnake. Rsdford. Pulaski,
''''' Bristol. sso connects at ksdford
Tor Blueieid and Pocahontas. Par.
Tor ear Petersburg TO Roanoke. aud
Pullman sleeper Roanoke 10 Mem
phis via Knoxville and Chatta-
nooga. So.
1910 ?. NJ, For Lynchburg. Roanoke and inter
mediate stations. No connection
beyond Roanoke.
rs H. f f5F Eo at SSsio k. a u
Bristol Also for Bineneld. Poca-
hontas, Elkhorn and stations on
tlinch Valley Division. Also Tor
Louisville and stations on l.. \ \.
X. H. via Norton. Pullman palace
sleeper between. Richmond and
Lynchburg. Berths ready for occu-
pancy az 300 T.. NJ. Also Pullman
sleeper Petersburg TO Louisville
via Morton. and Roanoke TO Mem
phis and New Orleans via Knoxville
aud Chattanooga.
CLIMB VALLEY DiNISGON-Loave Blue
field daily 90 A. VI. for Norton and interme-
Louisville and all points on the l.. & n. X. X.
Tickets. baggage checks, and all information
can he obtained at Richmond and Petersburg
railroad depot; A. W. CARRIERS. 9Ol Main street:
and at the Company's Office, sS3 east Main
street. X ". COJhINEl,
Passenger Agent.
W. Il. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent.
Gennral Oncn. ROAnnae. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06

she never will succeed IN persuading ner err.
ing sisters TO love rich, rehneu ana
elegant attire one jot less than
they do now. The ciylilZng enect
of dress is admitted by all deep thinkers; IL IS
very largely the basis OF self-respeot. but,
oven admitting that love Of dress is an indica-
ton Of PERSONS vanity. yet vanity Is not
half so bad thing rs some OF these so-calied
reformers would have us believe, for petty
vices are always compatible with genuine
virtues. The sant-like maiden OF sixty may
scorn trailing robe Of brocade with garni-
ture Of real lace, but she will none the less
display her vanity in the snowy whteness ana
stately grace Of her cap and nchu.
NOTHING srRIKIsGLY NOVEL.
There will be nothing strikingly novel to
make record OF during the brief half season
which intervenes between the end OF summer
and the beginning Of winter, but stil there
will be variation enough 10 Justify the name
of fall fashions In particular will there be
attractive novelties i'm street and interior cos
tunes. for the moment IL becomes too emily TO
enjoy open air festivities. the mind or
the fashionable woman reverts 10 III
door recreation Luncheons and dinner par
ties are not postponed nowadays until the re-
turn TO town for the occupants OF cottages
begin to give them early IN September ana
rs il is often warm enough 10 throw open
doors andi windows. such parties have the
charm of pure air and yistas OF green lawn;
Dinner gowns for these early events should
he in LIGHT colors and thin textures. Astrnw
colored mousseline dc sole makes up elegantly
when set OIL with white lace festooned around
the skirt and caught up with fiat bows or
velvet. The crossed cOrsage will be
very popular, having loose and how-
ING lace garniture. Sleeves for such
gowns shouldn't be longer than the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06
THE FANCIES OF FASHION.
Latest Dictates Of the Fair Goddess Of The
Gay World.
THE VOICE OF THE DRESS REFORMER.
Civi1izinp Effect of Dress-Nothing Str'kfngly
Novel In Fall Costumes-Dinner Gowns
Toilets for the Season.
Copyright 1911
NEW YORK, Sept. 4. 1891.

VERY now and then tho
voice of the so-calied
dress reformer is heard
in the land, and it is not
30 pleasant a voice as
the voice of the turtle
dove. II is high pitch
ed. strident and a bit
nasal, and is always ac-
companied by more or
less sesticulation and a
certain warmth of man
ner. For the life of me,
1 never could under
stand exactly what tho
dress reformer wants us
70 do. l don't think
she knows herself; but
tbis much I do know,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-06
rlRLY ArrrNfN TYPRs.

The two costumes pictured in my last Illus
tration are types Of early autumn styles sucn
a. are met with at the exclusive and renned
country resorts. which are nowadays hlled
with guests during September and October
for the tendency seems to be to keep away
from large cities until all chance Of striking
cloth gown on the right is most charm
ingy set of by yoke and a deep
band of pale blue silk striped with
white. while the bottom of the skirt and the
corsage are finished with deep voIants OF
velvet hat of an original shape and trimmed
with autumn flowers and black gloves com
plete this exquisite costume. The garment
worn by the lady on the left IS made up IN
old red silk, richly trimmed with black lace,
and is intended to be worn over thin house
gown when driving black feather boa and
black lace hat richly garnlturcd with
autumn flowers add to the air Of refinement
aud distinction which characterize this gar
ment.
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wpAps AsD croAKs.

With the coming of the fresh breezes; OF au-
tumn there arises a necessity for all kinds OF
wraps, mantelets and long cloaks for driving,
walking or attending outdoor games or sports
IF any kind. Old red cloth Is much Affected
fnr long cloaks, made with capuchln