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, 1891-08-12
city Lighting from Small stations.

The city of Glasgow is considering the
establishment of an electric lighting sys-
tenn, by which private buildings and the
public streets shall be lighted. In this
connection the gas companies in the city
have made a unique suggestion in pro-
posing that small electric substations
operated by gas motors shall be placed
at numerous points. New York Tele-
gram
, 1891-08-12

Much injury is done by the use of irri-
tating gripping compounds taken as purga-
tives. In Ayers Pills the patient has a
mild but effective cathartic, that can be
confidently recommended alike Tor the
most delicate patients as well as the most
robust.
, 1891-08-12

Prof F. J. Stanton has a fine column
article in the Denver Sun, OF Saturday, re-
viewing land titles from the earliest days
In this country. and arguing in favor of
granting the public lands to the states in
which they aTu situated.
, 1891-08-12

One point we'll driven home, is worth a
dozen halt hearted statements. | do
business on business principles and, when
| sell a pair Of shoes, it is as good n pair
as can be manufactured for the money.
The moment YOU put your feet into them
you'll begin to get satisfaction out of
them. | manage my affairs 80 hat n
minimum margin OF profit satisfies me
and | don't make one customer pay the
bad debts of another. You may easily
fare worse if you go any further, but you
can't fare any better no matter how far
you go.
Headquarters Tor boots. shoes, leather
and findings in any quantity.
, 1891-08-12
Ruled by His Horse

r. S. Darlington, an old-timer at
Sheridan. was injured by his horse falling
on him a few days ago. The accident
occurred in the mountains, and medical
aid reached him so late that his injuries
proved fatal.
, 1891-08-12

There will be an adjourned meeting of
the Pioneer Hook and Ladder
this "wednesday evening at 8 o'clock
sharp. Business of importance. BY
order HARRY BLAKE,
Secretary.
, 1891-08-12

Pay 81 a week and get $50 worth of
furniture by joining Alex Turnbulrs
Furniture club.
, 1891-08-12

Tie facilities Of the present day for tr>
DEDUCTION of everything that will cen
lace 10 the material welfare and comfuc,
I mankind are almost unlimited alC
.icn Syrup of Figs was first produce
ls world was enriched with the o IL
.crfect laxative known, as it is the Only
S:lcdy which is truly pleasing and re
,rc5hiug to The taste and prompt and
.Cectual to cleanse the system gently in
he Spring time or, in fact, at any time
md the better it is known the more pop
ullr il becomes.
, 1891-08-12

1e largest stock OF fine brandies. old
WHISTLES. choice hqueurs and superfne
cigars at GEORGE Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1891-08-12

Wisdom's Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects of severe
weather.
, 1891-08-12

ParHSOIs and all sum-
a1te1' atHderfCcHr at COST This
aUeeH nf Cl0ry ~ KeUey's,
The Fair.
, 1891-08-12
REAL ESTATE.

filed FOR record at the office OF the county
clerk:
james G. Taylor to Harry w.
Barrows. lots I and s. in block
6. Holdredge addition, 2nd
O-U
Moses p. Keeie and wife to t. A.
Kent, west "A feet of lot 5, in
block 5OI........................ l,5OO
, 1891-08-12

,rical Dent: Chovenne. Vvo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
Child and Caterpillar.

Ii is pretty illustration of the eternal
feminine d see little Herzchen. two years old
over "A caterpillar. The child. when she sees
the caterpillar on the walk. straightens back
her skirts with her two hands, moves back
ward ouicklya couple of steps and screams
at the top OF her voice. Nobody pays any
attention 10 the screams as 1t 10 recognized
a. her peculiar way Of announcing that sne
has discovered ''yurm." Having uttered
this scream. Herzchen advances a step. puts
her hands on her knees and looks down ear
nestly at the caterpillar. Then she screams
AGAIN. Then she bends over closer to the
crawling creature. Her eyes have perceived
beauty in it, She suddenly reaches forward,
picks it up holds II on the palm of one hand.
and studies curiously the row Of bright blue
spots down each of It's sides and the COLDER,
yellow streak along it's back. Beyond all
doubt. these caterpillars. when full grown.
are beautifully robed creatures. Herzcneh
brings the worm nearer and nearer to mex
eyes. till it almost touches her face, glosting
over it with a sort of curious fascination.
Then she lays it carefully down on the
ground, looks at it an instant longer. utters
another scream. piercing. bloOd-curdling'
and run away.-Boston Transcript.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
THE TruEs-R1CHMoND, VA SUNDAY JULY 49, 1891

ribly destructive if It's spread could not DO
checked
Aube was placed in command Of the aiding
party. The struggle against the fire was
going on well, when suddenly panic seized
the Italians. and they fled precipitately.
A sudden breath Of wind had changed the
direction of tho flames. quantity Of debris
on a low structure, the roof Of which was only
six feet above tho ground. burst into fame.
This structure was the powder magazine. =,
Quick as thought Aube perceived and
actel upon the one plan by which he could
master the situation. He sprang on the
smoking roof. climbed 10 the ridge, and seat
ing himself calmly. went on directing the men
from this point Of observation.
Electrified by this act of heroism. the ltal-
ians retraced their steps. and they and the
sailors attacked the fire with vigor and sue
cess.
Then Midshipman Aube descended from his
perch, and tried 70 return quietly to hrs snip:
but an ovation WAS not 10 be escaped. he
WAS surrounded and carried 70 the ships
boat which awaited him. IN the midst or en-
thusiasuc applause and expressions OF appre~
clatOu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

Mr.. Parks is one of tho Oldest men in
.hurch in one OF our largest cites lie mas
wealth. education and sincere wish 70 DO his
duty. lie can make money, hn0 gives IL
literally TO organized charities. lie Is Just
and polite 10 every one, but lie IS nOnentty
ia tue church and in the community, and he
knows it, He feels that, though he has some
business influence he has no influence over
men. not even over his own family
He knows nothing of his boys struggles IN
COLLEGE and takes no interest IN his girIs pur-
suits or fancies In fact, he takes no per-
sonal interest in any one. If he should meet
one Of his clerks on Broadway, he could
hard name hum.
he W nders why, with his wish TO do good,
he should 50 stand apart from other human
beings, as if he were one of the stones IN the
park.
John Nasty is one Of his book-keepers
John is slow and Flooding; a man who will
probably remain a poor book-keepeT ali his
life He has but little money 70 give away,
and is very sorry that he has no IN re. Tor
there are such lsts Of people whom ne loves
that need IT, lie does what he can for them.
He is so eager in his sympathy, SO iull OF
courage and devices 10 help. that all VINO
know him come t. him with their perpleXitles
and troubles.
This morning for example. he was up be-
fore day TO explain BOb's problems IN age
bra. During breakfast Susy poured forth 10
=
was tenderly comforted and advised. As ne
went out Of his door the milkman stopped
him TO consult him about mortgage on his
farm.
AS he bought paper from the old woman
at the corner, he gave her a bottle of llnlment
for her rheumatism. and when he took his
seat at his desk the office-bOy whispered,
He is all right now, sir" with beaming face.
He is the boys father, who had a cataract
over both ewes John gained him admission
TO hospital, and he has been sent home
cured
SoJohn goes to his work with fire in his
heart ready 10 warm every one who comes
near him rich OF poor, white or black.
II was a common belief for many ages that
a mysterious fluid existed III tie bodies OF
kings. which enabled them TO heal diseases by
their touch.
Science disproved this superstition long ago.
But It is true that mysterious spirit IN the
souls Of certain persons gives them the heal
ing touch, and that without It, strive as they
may they can neither cure nor help.
1t is simply love for their fellows, giving
their sympathy and help. as Christ gave Him
self for men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

In TIE archives Of the British and Foreign
Bible Society may DO seen curious copy Of
the Ne"H Testament, whose production was in
deed labor of love. it is all written by
hand, kut by 30 means elegantly done. the
crude, cramped chirography betraying the
toIlsom q patience If one little used 10 the
pen "a tner than the rapid dexterity OF a pro-
fessior-al copyist
This singular volume IL the work Of poor
irish lA.borer. whose education was better
than h advantages. and whose thirst for tho
Word of God conquered every difficulty to
obtain Is.
In tie county of Cork. where copies Of the
Script 1Ees in the native language were nov
city an ararity, Protestant peasant learned
that on Of bis ncghbOfs q country gentle-
man, O Kned q copy of toe New Testament IN
Irish. nj went TO his house to ask the loan
OF the nook.
"wh,r, would you do with It. my man.
said the gentleman, kindly bat IA some sur
prise
= W Md rade it. sir. nd If yed Let me ave
II that cng I'd write it off, an be kapin a
copy o. me own
WI. ?, how could you possibly do that"
exclaim I'D the gentleman, still more sur
prised.
- ca q rade and write sir"
But where would you get the paper"
81 w uld buy it, sir"
And pen and ink"
Falu !. u Guy them, 100, SIT.
But Gu have no place nor convenience TO
do such ork How will you manage that"
"Ah, then. where there's q will there's a
way. y laybe your honor wouldn't be wilin'
TO lend ne book ~
Well we'll. really, m man, | don't know
where / could get another copy. and | should
feel reluc tant TO let the volume g ont Of my
house 'peclally Tor SO long time. "a
might CO. ne here and read it, YOU know
The poo peasant vas evidently disappointed.
But he n Ale one more appeal.
q" Beg loardon, yer honor, but if ye'd iist
allow me 30 sit in yer ha'l now | cud come up
whin me Wurruks done in the day and write
it of IN u iO avenius'
The gen tlenan was so struck with the pious
sincerity Of his humble neighbor that ne
granted IS request and for months candle
and pla g in his ball were allowed the poor
man till had actually copied every word Of
the New Testament
Let any of our ing readers try the same
task and then say if aught but pure love for
the preclC us Word could supply the zeal and
patience 7 secessary TO finish t.
Years a terward printed New Testament
was preseI ted TO the Christian peasant when
be gave up his manuscript copy To the society,
which has since kept it as relic Dung
Reaper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

a brother WRITING from ST. Louis No. says;
II came To this city something over two ears
aeO. an entire stranger As walked along
the streets well remember how opp0rtuni-
ties % sin met me AZ almost every corner.
How many phases vice assumed TO please the
senses. aud TO ul into torgetfulness the IN
fortunate wayfarer Many young man. COM
ing thus az q total stran er into q large city,
is led into sin almost before he knows il. His
very loneliness drives him into associations he
would never think OF f0rming if be were sur
rounded by his frieds. Too often his board
ing-house is the first trap that ensnares him;
Here the Sunday dance and Sunday card
party often flourish. 50 that without crossing
the threshold Of his home be takes
his first steps from the path OF
right. Here is f. field that offers 10 every city
brotherhood man the greatest opportunity 20
spread Chri.t's Kingdom am ne men. lie
should seek ID penetrate and be familiar with
such houses. There are hundreds IN every
CITY. The elegance of his clothing aud the
lustre Of r patentlcather shoe should not
deter him from entering such places because
the surroundings are { IN keeping with the
neatness OF biz own person. am not uni.-
miliar with cheap city boarding houses and ]
know how free are their walls from tie voice
of loved ones AMI how unused they are to the
sound Of Gods holy Word
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

In a vi porous article headed Ant-Hum-
bug. Lad Jeune introduces 70 the readers
of the National Observer little bO. k called
Life in Darkest England ~ written hy MIR.
jaw the IN cumbent of an East-tni parish.
which tell s q story Of courage, endurance
and victory over surroundings and a society
as low and degraded and hopeless a. anything
that Mr.. Booth has discovered. Having been
selected by the Bishop of London TO take
charge Of new mission in ShOredltch, this
Mr. JAY f. und himself in parish of about
5000. living on SIX acres of ground. With 10
income or n iyate means, without church or
school. SUI rounded by houses containing
criminals only. with public houses on every
side. and dOlth and disease GLOWING him a.
he walked along the filthy streets. his task
seemed absolutely hopeless. lhis was
in 1887 Now, on the foundations
of what was one Of the foulost
and lowest of houses stands a substantial
church, WIN Oh is filed even on working even
ings. 4 re, iding-rOOm. bOys' and girls clubs
and homes mothers meetings chlldren's
dinners, on tertanments, country HOLIDAYS
these and scores OF other agencies are hrmly
and succe4 tfully established. Inc story
which Mr } ay tells is. says Lady Jeune only
one Of man Y, for East London IS full Of such
men and til T helpers who spend their lives
in silently battling with sin and suffering.
Innurnerable church spires rise m the midst
of miles of POOR and humble dwellings. but
the clergy ave no time 70 blow the trumpet
and sound he drum. and theirfellow-wOrkers
without who ise aid not one reform could have
been accom- plished. are quite content 10 re-
main unhea I'd of and unknown beyond the
narrow limit Of the parish.-LOndcn Core
spondent Of the Standard OF the Cross and
the Church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
Er,,nxui.hinx Fires by Electricity.

Fires have once in q while been caused by
electricity and il seems strange that the very
source Of danger can now DO utilized as Q
cure for tho i'll that il may create. The sys-
TENS of automatic sprinkling generally adopt
cd are open TO many objections. and are often
found uncertain in action lust At the moment
when they are required. The main Difficult
ties which have hitherto stood in the way are
now overcome by the use Of IN electrical
sprinkler. This modification comprises the
use Of . motor and pump and . complete
system Of sprinkler" pipes, which can be so
arranged a. to cover every part OF the build
ing il is desired to protect Push buttons are
and these start the motor and pump and open
any valves which may be required for the ex-
tincton of the fire. 1t Is an immense sdsan-
taqe to thus be able to gain control OF large
masses of water and u localizs the How
Pittsburg Dispatch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
with a Difference.

80 your old school friend did not forget
you when she became an Lcires7. SAID q
lady just ret lrned from Australia. 10 her Sis
ter a sweet W oman. rich III everything save
money. ~ len YOU wrote re { at she IN
vted YOU to lunch and took YOU T. drive /
was pleased ! fancied he might be spoiled
by prosperi "
She does invite me to her house said the
other slowly and yet she does 1t with a
difference She takes care u ask me when
no one else rs there. aud though my clothes
are not of the best / sometimes think they
arenot bad eaough TO shut me cut from good
society. Janet means 10 g kind. but some
times her fay oIs only serve a. pins 10 PRICK
me-
The socially undesirable" are sure to no
tice and 20 lie ei "a behavior thus nicely adapted
to their infer position.
why" said little ragged child who had
picked up the handkerchief Of a beautiful and
gracious won IN, she spoke u as If l WAS
ike her own little girl She said Thank you.
my dear You are very kind '"
And didn' give you cent, suggested
coaser-nature,5 companion. 81 guess not,
famed the other. She was a real lady. She
knew better IAN to spoil It ~
Another We man. Of q gracious tact. was
taking a cup 81 chocolate at railway cOun-
ter. when p nched-l0okin2 newsbOy found
his way to her. and asked her 10 buy paper.
81 have one, thank you. sad she. Won't
you TAKE Il cup ~ O"'''
Undoubtedly lie would. and the beverage
was ordered.
"Large or small cup?7 asked the waiter. and
when the lady answered, Large, Trend al
her side whisf cred
why, they re like bowls give HIM small
one"
NV own is large was tho answer
"Wonld 1t be quite courteous to oher hun
less e"
A lady who had invited party Of the Lon
don poor into the country. for a day being
resolved that t.Iey should be treated exactly
ike her usual guests. hal them shown L
chamber, TO le,lva their wraps. when she
learned that Che idea Of beautiful and dainty
bedroom was almost awe inspiring O. q set OF
ueonle acoustic ned 10 herd together on hlthy
mattresses she did not regret her hospitality.
viii YOU tell me-" sad one starved
looking girl h the trim maid 10 waiting, If
tins little white bed was ever slept on ~
Another calico out IN irrepressible excite
ment Mother. mother. come up here
Here's a bed with a room all TO itself "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

In the late Admirable Aube France lost q
devoted statesman and patriot. The work Oh
his later years was the reform OF the admins
tration Of the French navy. From the tiine
that he entered naval school as q boy ms
career was marked by fine courage sincerity
and good sense. = A.
When he was senior midshipman OF 'ne
Tonerre. and not yet twenty-five years oia. ne
distinguished hims elf by M act OF muepiu
daring. Il
The Tonerre was anchored in the port OF
Genoa One night fire broke out III the mn :
itary arsenal OF the place The commanasr, 81 81
the French ship ut once sent out a boat VII" ~
a party of sailors tl assist the garrison ana lne
;nbabitants. The aire threatened to DO ter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

Sleeplessness. nervous prostration. n,s, 81
hot Pushes nervous dyspepsia. confusion, are
cured by DR. Miles Neryine.. Trial bottles ana
fine books free at Owens a Minor Drug COM
pany, No. 1907 Main street. opposite fostomce'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
IN THE RELIGIOUS WORLD.
Thoughts and Topics Appropriate FOX
Sunday Reading.
SOME CAREFULLY CULLED SELECTIONS.
Tho Power TO DO Christian Work-A
Labor OF Love--Thoughts for the
Day-ReIigious Notes.
WISDOM ~ SADNESS.


The world is sads All. yes; know so sad
also know thore wisdom M sadness
II all were glad dOst thou not know
The purest things are never born OF cladncss7
You press the rose with ruthless hand.
ms diving breath is sweetest. tho q attn laden:
You crush the heart, and depths are siured-
A woman stands where Stood the houghtless
maiden.
The singers heart must break ere he can sing,
Tor sorrow reaches depths 10 JOY unknown:
Who would not leave the hooking BIRDS glad
song
To listen 10 the lone doves sad, sweet moan?
Was not the grandest prayer e'er heard by NOR
tai
Wrung from the Masters heart by bitter pain?
IL Wa In pain he purchased our salvaton'
Oh, mourner know, His anguish was our gam
And thus IL is DER all the sad world, ever
he purest things IN sorrow cup lie ma;
Oh, do not long 20 call again your loVei one 49,,
Whose dead face smiles beneath the conn Ia
New York Observer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

PRAY as those who always expect to be
answered and vet viii not FAINT If no answer
seems to come. Tho sky Is not brass the
earth is not iron. Pray sometimes from the
sndden sense OF need overtaking and over
whelmine you; with swift aud short eiacula-
tions. as you ran, teach toni, sending up .he
arrows that eaten IRE as they fly. Pray often
after secret ond ordered meditation the
preparations Of sol scrunity. and the study OF
the PROMISES. Pray out Of deep waters where
Your feet will often feel feebly, after
the rock. Pay with great deal OF
the especiaI and highest fulfilling
of the Royal Law" lntercede paitlcu-
larly one by one. Tor those men or thoSe
women who seem 10 hinder you. 10 tempt or
thwart you, 10 blotk your way with nJster-
iOus Oppostions. and 50 at once purge your
souls of every hateful feeling. and conquer at
least tho one adversary who, II he reign Win
in. reigns with ri tOlute and tatai DOMINION
Bishop Huntington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

in En- gland, have grown 70 such gigantic pro-
porto ns as TO demand heroic remedies. Tho
Churc hman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
Christian Work.

One of the most beautiful and helpful char
tiles in this country is Babies Home in one
OF our large cities. where children under SIX
years of age whose parents are not table or not
willing o. care for them properly, are tenderly
nursed and tended
The peculiar feature of this institution IS
that on the first of each month children whose
lot IN life has been happier than that OF these
little waits have been brought by tnelr moth
ers 10 the Home. Each one chooses baby 70
adopt. this baby expenses are paid for by
the mother for her child who is taught TO
think of il as little brother in trouble, TO
share its toys and clothes with II, to visit and
play with it, and 10 pray for 1t as 1t does Tor
its mother and brothers.
A visitor describes these children with their
adopted brothers playing hide and seek 10
the garden of the Home, poor and rich TO-
gether, but all clean, rosy and happy. No
sermon in after lifecould 50 teach them broth
erly love AS this childish play.
At recent convention Of wOrklngwomen OF
New York the daughters OF millionalres and
of laborers united heartily in deyising practi-
cal schemes 20 widen and elevate the lives of
women who arr obliged to earn tier living
outside OF their homes.
These ami many other such movements
show how powerful hold practical Christi
anity has taken upon the hearts and lives OF
English speaking people Of the present day.
Chrst's life was never 80 closely initiated by
His followers as il IS now. IN lts direct efforts
TO help the poor. the lgnOrantand the criminal.
--l ouths Companion.