The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-27

religions with that of Christ, but merely speak
of the religious instinct in man. However
existing orthodoxy may be modified by the
researches of the modern critics and students,
there is no danger that infdelity will take the
place of belief in the human mind without
radical change in human nature. One re-
ligous belief may supplant another, but there
will always be religious belief.
Sir Edwin Arnold is catching it from the
orthodox religious writer's because in his
"Light of the World" he adopts the view OF
large number of critics, and questions the
divinity of Christ. Here is one passage
| "Lord Hadst thou been all God, as pleaseth those
Who poorly see thy God-ike Self and take
True glory from Thee for false glory sake;
Cocqua power, as tn csc-too bold-baSphcme,
Ruler OF what Thou earnest to redeem:
Not babe Divine,
Thou, from Thy cradle woudst have stayed, in this
Those butchers
| The orthodox writer's maintain that as God
himself did not stay "thcsc butchers" the
fact that Christ did not stay them furnishes
no argument against His divinity. But the
agnostic asks that If Christ was willing to be
sacrificed, why that pathetic and pitifu prayer
in the Garden that the cup might pass from
Him? And why that agonizing cry on the
cross, "My God, my God, why hast Thou for
sakcn me-"
The discussion of this great question is ex-
citing more interest than ever before.
Bernhard has revoutionizcd the fashion in
jewelry, or rather has restored very old fash
ion bv her asp. Nearly every lady of fashion
now has grcencvcd snake around her finger
or wrist, made of gold and jewels, but sug-
gestive of subtety and guile. 1t was not
enough to wear jewelry of gold, which is cor
rupting, and cxcitcs the sordid lusts of men,
but serpentine forms must be added TO COM
pletc cnticcments and illustrate the sinuosity
of the sex. 1t is singular that the two most
famous women of the world, Eve and Cleopa-
ira, should have gotten their reputation chiefly
through their association with snakes.
The death of Lawrence Barrett recalls an
incident that occurred in Cincinnati when he
and Booth were "doing" the leading cities OF
the country with their Shakespcarcan per-
formances Two kentuckians happened in the
city when the company played Othcllo. Booth
had the part of Iago and Barrett, though very
small in size, had that of the lusty Moor. He
of course painted his face Moorish color
The two Kcntuckans dropped into the theatre,
intending to while away the interval between
drinks and see what was going on. They
became deeply interested and remained through
the performance. After leaving the theatre
they walked several squares without q word.
At last one spoke. "John," said he, "d--n me
if that little niger didn't hold up his end as
we'll as any of EN-
The Trifc Cosby Column of the Louisville
Post contains two salty bits about the ladies
of fashion, which show how the wild world
wags in Kentuckys metropolis:
'Here is joke, which is to good to keep,
on a wel-known debutantc of several seasons
back, in which young married woman plays
a prominent part. An Eastern swell insisted
on paying court to this young madame, and
took into his confidence the debutante ~, who
arranged several meetings to take place at her
home on Second street Just before the
cnamored youth returned East he gave to this
hcartess firt, as Il parting gift, most ex-
quisite fan. Not knowing how to account to her
liege lord for so handsome fan being in her
possession, she slipped it into her friends port
folio, intending at some future time to claim
it. Early next morning Miss Debutantc's
heart was made glad by finding the fan, which
she, of course, thought had been placed there
by an admirer as delicate token of regard.
AS this young lady is very fond of singing her
own praises, she Immediately told her circle OF
friends of the delicate way in which we'll
known man about town had shown her this lit
tie attention. She also thanked this man of
the world in her most gushing style, and he,
learning the fan had been left anonymously,
accepted her thanks in the most suave manner.
Unfortunately, all of the persons connected in
this little story met several days later at din
ner party, where number of mutual friends
were present. Suddenly the young married
woman turned to address Miss Debutante, and
YOU can we'll immage her amazed expression
when she beheld her lovely fan being waited
to and fro She could not suppress an excla-
nation, and when pressed to give an account
of herself she merely turned to Miss Debu-
tante and said
"Will you kindly give me my fan, | slipped
it in your portfolio several days ago."
GAS all present had heard of theltte episode
of the fan, we will leave it to the reader to
picture the embarrassment of the would be
giyer and chagrin of Miss Debutante."
And here again "Not long ago as | was
strolling ont Third street early in the evening
saw carriage stop at house where we'll
known club man has his apartments. / was
about to pass on when notice that two ladies
alighted, and by the dim light recognized
fashionable married lady living on Third street,
South of Broadway, and her guest, who is
quite celebrated beauty. My curiosity was
naturally aroused, and after making inquiries,
was surprised to learn that these little meet
ings were of frequent occurrence, and shan't
tell the hour when they usually bade their host
good by, for fear of shocking some of the good