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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

snow where the uaggers Oh t1e cepoys
struck them.
The Waldenses will be there, and they
will show where their bones were broken
on that day when the Piedmontese soldiery
pitched them over the rocks. And there
will be those there who took care of the
sick and who looked after the poor, and
they will have evidences of earthly ex.
haustion. And Christ, with his Scared
hand waving over the SCARED multi
tude, will say, "You suffered with me on
earth; now be glorilcGyith me in heaven"
And then the great Oh! eeans of eternity will
take up the chant and st. John will play,
"These are they who came out of great
tribulation and had their robes washed
and made white in the blood of the Lamb 4"
But what will your chagrn and mine be
If it shall be told that day on the streets of
heaven that on earth we shrank back from
all toll and sacrifice and hardship. No
scars to show the heavenly soldiery. Not
so much as one ridge on the palm of the
hand to show that just once in tho battle
for God and the truth, we just once grasped
the sword so firmly, md struck so hard
that the sword and the hand stuck to-
gether, and the hand clave to the sword.
o my Lord Jesus, rouse us to thy service
Thy saints in all this glorious war
Shall conquer though they die
They see the triumph from afar,
And seize it with the eye.
When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all thy armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies,
Tho glory shall be thine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

Meeting in county prison physician
sentenced for two years the writer was Us
founded with his conversation. The pris
oner was a man who had been noted for
his enjoyment of the luXuries of existence.
He said: ut is a great mistake you felloU7
make in thinking you are INJECTING pm
ishment when you send men here. | have
been here year and can truly say | have
enjoyed it so much that | shall not feel
sorry if my pardon is not obtained. You
see it has been vacation, with just enough
to do to amuse me. The novels in the
prison library are entertaining and | am
very fond or dominoes and checkers, and
find some first rate players among the
men. Now if it strikes me in this way,
who have been accustomed to every lux
ury, how must it be to the poor devils who
never have IA square meal outside? Do you
wonder that they flock by hundreds and
thousands to the iails in winter? My only
surprise is that you can keep any Of them
out at all."-William L. Andrews il
Forum.
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An Exciting Ride.

Thrilling adventures are sometimes to
be met with in very unexpected places
One befell two young ladies in Westches-
ter county road not long ago. The hus-
band of one of them had just bought her a
new turnout and she had taken II friend
out for drive, neither of them being ac-
customed to managing a horse. They
chose retired road.
"Do you know, Bertha" said Mrs. Jack
suddenly, 81 have never driven alone be.
fore; don't you think this is n very lonely
place, and do you see those two men stand.
ing beside the road? They look very queer"
The next moment third man came into
sight. Evidently they belonged together,
and they stood looking at the two ladies in
q way that was certainly enough to excite
suspicion.
"rurn round" said the second lady,
"please do"
"But can't" said Mrs. Jack, in condi.
ton of nervous terror. 1.-THE carriage will
be sure to tip over. ! never turned round
in my life"
"Well," said Bertha, who was the cooler
of the two, "drive right on. Have the
whip ready, and when we get opposite
them let the horse have it. Better be run
away with and killed than fall into the
hands of such villains"
Every moment they were coming nearer
to the desperadoes, and now one of the
men planted himself squarely in the middle
of the road with the unmistakable intention
of stopping the carriage. Weak with
terror. Mrs Jack pulled up the horse, for
getting the whip and everything else in
her excitement.
Ladies'" said the man, don't come any
further, cause we'er goin t. blast. Don't
you want to get out and let me hold your
hoss?"-New York Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

Two Detroiters are not speaking to each
other now. Several nights ago they had
some words over a quiet game limited TO
fifty cents, and one called the other pre-
varicator. Friends interfered and the in
suited man insisted upon AN apology
''If lie says he is sorry he said it it will be
all right" he explained.
Then the friends went after the offender.
"Blank says it will he all right if You say
you are sorry for what you called him"
they said
What did call him?"
You said he was n prevaricator
rs that all?" and he began to get hot.
We'll I'm very sorry called him that. |
ought to have called him a Il liar aud
bad it out with him on the spotn
That was a week ~ more ago and there
is so sign vet OF sprouts on tie olive
branch Detroit Free Press.
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An Ago of Inventions.

But the inventive faculty of the present
age is a continuous marvel, aud it is dill
cult to explain the cause of the wonderful
impulse. Patent Offices of everynation are
crowded with patents, and the great strides
in this direction are increasing rapidly
every year Invention is science applied
and il is characteristic of the higher civil
cation; but great deal of this success is
due to the patent right systems of govern
ments, and the fostering care which they
exercise over this most important of indus.
tries.-George Etholbert Walsh in New
York Epoch.
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Sad Cases of Christians who Believe blu
a Part of the Bible, of Men who Doubt
Everything and of Self Styled Chris.
tians who Shrink from the Conflict.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
A Tircr,s Claw.

Wild animals do not take kindly TO su rgical
treatment but when that treatment results
in relieving them OF leng-endured pain they
rarely fan to show their gratitude TO the ope-
rator. Here IS pretty story that comes from
across the water;
DR. Hauchton. the curator Of the Dublin
Geological Society, discovered that one OF the
tigers was lame. Upon examining its paws
through the bars Of the cage he found that %
claw was growing inwards into the ball of the
foot causing tie poor brute great agony
whenever il tried to walk. The doctor de-
termined TO cut ont the claw.
Five keepers assisted him. three in front
OF the cage and two behind. The tiger was
lassoed. and much against his will tied
down, the five keepers firmly holding the
rope The doctor then raised the bars en-
tered the cage aud began operating
But he had forgotten 10 guard himself
against the tigress in the cage adjoining. she
managed 10 reach HIM with one paw and
knocked of his hat. The keepers seeing
this took fright. let 20 the rope and fed. leav-
ing the doctor at the mercy or his patient
Tie tiger Jumped up and prepared 10 spring.
Int tie doctor Jumped through the raised
bars and pulled them down. Against them
the tigar dashed, crashing and foamlng with
fury.
The doctor called the keepers together and
reprimanded them for their cowardlce; then
he locked the doors pat the keys IN his
pocket and said:
II intend to perform this operation what
ever happens. You will tx the lasso again
and if YOU let 90 the rope this time. | can es-
cape and you will be lett with the tiger.
The men behaved bravely. the troublesome
claw was successfully removed and was after
wards worn by the doctor as ascarf-pin.
From that time. whenever the tiger heard
its friend : foorstep it would throw itself on
its back. purr. roll about 70 attract his atten-
ton. and would never be satisfied till he ap-
preached and recognized it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
DIclFeua ma "a .Ioker.

Charles Dickens bought pictures now and
then. paying fer them the sum the artist
asked. He once bought a picture tor which
he pursuadod the painter to charge him u
nigh price. The story. which illustrates both
Dickens generosity and his love Of fun. .
tod IN the memoir OF Richard kedgraye, the
artist
Macse. intending to paint subject for
which he wanted q lady as model asked Miss
nograth, Dickens sister-in-law, To sit. " hen
the work was finished the figure was thought
very beautiful and very like the model.
a few days aiterward a gentleman called on
9iaciise and said that All old gentleman IN the
colhiri. wishing to possess one Of the pam
ters pictures. had deputed HIM 10 see what
be had on the easel The one tor which Miss
Hogarth had sat was admired by the visitor,
VINO said he was sure II would please ms
friend, to whom lie would write and describe
IT,
In few days q letter came % Maclise. writ
ten IN a feeble hand. The writer IN de-
lIgnfuliy garrulous strain. expressed his
admiration of several pictures or Macllse.
which he had seen and asked the price OF
the one described by bis friend. as he was
sure no would be pleased with II.
Maciise delighted with the letter. hurried
away 10 show it 10 Dickens.
The letter is almost worth the picture. and
am so pleased with II that | shall name
low price. said the artist.
On. by no MEANS replied Dickens; you
are wrong Tor 1t is evidently from some rich
old enthusiast VIII can ord r. pay well.
Mac.lse argued the point and talked OF put
ting handsome frame 10 the picture without
change. but WAS finally persuaded to name a
good price tor tne painting.
IN day or two the gentleman who acted az
the agent called again. paid Maclise his price,
asked 10 have the picture packed and said
porter would call toT It.
AT Christmas two weeks later. Dickens in
vited large party t. dinner. Macli-e among
the rest But alas for the unravelng Of the
plot Just IS they were sitting down T. note
came from the painter pleading illness as an
excuse for his absence. Dickens-for lie was
tie garulous old gentleman to unve1
the picture without the pleasure Of seeing
Machses look Of astonisAment.-Y
Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29

Ten days Ggo Colonel John r. Davis, Of
Mississippi who had been a resident Of the
Old Mems Home since q year ago last april.
received stroke Of paralysis. This was tol-
lowed in q few days by another and then 8
third. which proved fatal.
The deceas ID was a cousin OF Jefferson
Davis and during the war wac a colonel OF a
Mississippi regiment known as the Tigers.
Colonel Davi, had in his possession the
original knife constructed for Colonel jim
Bowie. who though q native hentuckan.
moved 20 exas and married the daughter ~
ex-GoyeruOr NerameIdi The knife was
said TO have been invented while G lionel
Bowie was confined to bis bed in Natchez sui
feTing from the effects of a wound he had re-
ceived in border fray. lie was q man Of
great mechanical ingenuity and whitfield 1t
ont Of white pine as a model for n hunting
knife which ne sent 10 two brothers named
Biackman in the city OF Natchez and told
them TO spare no expense in making IT. 10
was made from q large saw-mlll hle and
afterward perfected by an Arkansas black
smith.
Davis. who was young man at tie time.
was present the first time that the knife, as
perfected. was used IN a duel and, as ne de-
scribes the scene the parties cut the under
brush down and fought 10 the death The
peculiar part II the knife was that the end
wa- poisoned an operation that cost Colonel
Bowie Cincinnati Enquirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
Julius Meyer { Sons,
Cor. Sixth and Broad SIS.
TLLs. q Rkood3.
STORE NEWS.
TUESDAY, DEC. 90.

Now for solid comfort.
Winter is only lingering-cold
waves will soon chase each other
and you'll want heavier underwear
and warmer blankets.
We have a splendid assortment
of bed covering at all prices. We
are making a special drive this
week on fine California Wool
Blankets -eIeven-quarter size-at
So the pair.
These Blankets are displayed in
our window now, and it will pay
you to observe their fleecy warmth
and large size.
Quite a large number of pieces
of our SOC. fancy Wool Dress
Goods have been marked this
morning to 37!c. and 39c. from
SOC. Don't delay if you want
cheap Dress Goods-everything
winterish must go in January.
The odds and ends of Holiday
Goods we are selling off at greatly
reduced prices. 1t is our custom
not to carry over any Holiday
Goods. and we accordingly make
prices that insure a speedy sale.
A splendid assortment Of fine
Handkerchiefs still on hand at low
prices. This is a good time to lay
in your spring supply.
I'VE will show this week some
marvellous bargains in our Coat
Department. A few days before
Christmas a maker sent us lot Of
Coney and Astrachan Fur Capes.
The prices are so low that they'll
make the fur fly. Among the lot
is a $50 real Beaver Cape which
we will sell for SIC.
Hosiery.
Extraordinary values in the
Hosiery Department this week.
Ladies' "Cleanfast" Black Hose
for 19c. Never sold for less than
25c.
LADIES' Schappers extra quality,
fast black Hosiery, 25c.
Children's, Misses and Boys
fast black Hosiery.
Domestic Seamless. sizes 61s TO S1f. i7c.
Imported Seamless. light weight. sizes ON to
Imported Seamless heavy weight, sizes 61 to
Imported Seamless. extra heavy. sizes to
imported Seamless, extra fine. sizes e1s to
Imported Seamless. finest. sizes 6ls to 0, Soc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29

Apropos Of the publication Of Professor
Dummonds new booklet. The Programme
of Christianity Holder Il Stoughtonl. IL
may be interesting 20 recall the way in which
the first Of the booklets made its way into the
world. There is hardly language OF civil
zation in which a translation Of The Great
est Thing in the World' cannot nc the pres
ent day be obtained In England and America
hundreds of thousands # copies have been
issued and it Is 20 be found alike on the
drawing room tables of the wealthy, and
among the sparse libraries Of the poor
Yet this short address was delivered by
Professor Drummond u a small aud by
no means distinguished audience. The
lecturer knew nothing OF the presence OF u
reporter. or OF the duplication in America Of
what pretended u he 4 verbatim report OF the
address, till sorao time afterwards WHOM be
WAS travelling in Switzerland. lady handed n
copy Of the American edition 70 HIM as they
were sitting ut table dhOte. But Professor
Drummonds address had been 50 mangled
and distorted on its way through the re-
porters hands and through the press that he
hardly recognized it as his own. and was then
obliged in self-defeRse 10 correct and edit II.
Then japanese translation was sent 10 him,
and German, Russian and French editions
followed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
STOCK-TAKING
IN
Cloak Department.

Two Ladies' All-Wool Cheyiot Cloth Capes,
with sleeves. feather trimming around collar.
one tan and one black, size 10. reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
Two Ladies' Fine Tan Cbeyiot Cloth Capes.
with sleeves. trimmed with silk braid and
feather edge. sizes "a and 9S, reduced from
sls to SIS.
One Ladies' Fine Black Cheyiot Cloth
Care. handsomely embroidered and finished
with let nail heads, size 81, reduced from
s22. 50 to $50.
Three Ladies' Fine Atwood Cheyiot Cloth
Cloaks. rolling collars and frog ornaments of
gray krimmer. sizes 80, "a and SO, reduced
from $3.50 to $3.50.
Two Ladies' Fine Black Matlasss Jackets.
with best grade Astrechan fur collar, sizes
"a and &c. reduced from $50 to S25.
FUR CAPES. all we have left at greatly
reduced prices.
Two Black Coney. reduced to &c.
-Four Black African Seal. reduced to SO.
Three Black Astrachan. reduced TO sls.
One Black Opossum. reduced to sls.
Ono Fine French Seal with Marten collar,
reduced TO go.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
months and think fifty cents is reasonable

months, and think fifty cents Is a reasonable
charge. little Miss"
Harvey spoke with tho gravity Of a Judge.
and did not notice the twinkle in his eyes.
Tor al my lovely castles in the air tumbled
suddenly to the earth. and burst into tears.
The ferryman was astonshed to see how
much his Joke distressed me. and fastened
to explain that he spoke only in fun.
After school closed Tom took fancy 10
continue his excursions by water. and as our
nearest neiehbor was the captain of canal
boat, he followed him on board ons day and
went several miles when he jumped ashore
ana came back again. lie was observed how
ever, after this 60 frequent the canal bank
very often. and when this boat came back N
her trip down the river Tom leaped on board
aud remained there during the rest of the
journey.
All this time was | shedding tears at home
on account oil the desertion Of my pet, aud
great WAS my Joy when he walked in one day
and sprung into my lap in his usual care sing
way. lie made many trips up and down the
canal on this boat. although he never noticed
ny.other.--A q. in Philadelphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
Scrnna of HumOr.

Amid the perpleXities of teachers life. the
ouiet. often unconscious humor OF the school
room serves to keep the pedagogue alive and
outside of the insane asylum.
During an attempt 10 develop the idea
and use of the superatNe degree OF the adj
jectve. the following conversation took place:
Teacher. Il see pretty GIRL and you see
ono That is better looking than tho first. Now.
how can YOU describe the second girl by the
use of the word pretty ~
Pupil: The second girl is prettler."
Teacher: VERY good. Now. suppose you
see a girl that is better looking than either Of
the others. what would You call her.
pupil. IL should call her daisy"
"Vooks'n exclaimed society loving men,
Der If a Western High school. why, ! never
II is scarcely surprising that, in writing an
essay n few days later. the same young lady
described a certain hotel rs follows
rho - hotel has rooms for fifty guests
often. too. " excuses written by parents
or guardians bear traces of unconcious hu-
NOR:
for & shoe-pack.
toe"
Walter. a boy Of five, well known to the
writer. WAS kept III hlito hbtAt AAo Wa lfaI4l
CIV vears old. When no was finally advanced
10 the dignity Of ms first pair Of lttetrouscrs
bis satisfaction was SO unbounded that his
why are you so glad to get rid Of your
With a pompous and comical strut and 3
toss OF his haxen head he said
"Oh was SO sick and tired Of being o
child"
A little girl OF five was asked what che.
studied at school.
f'ady. well, what have you learned in
title Girl. "Ohl have learned the gen.
LADY: well. can you tell me what State
title Girl II got through with that last
wear: / only know the general directions"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
THE WORLDS GREATEST PASSENGER
TRAIN.
How Foreigners Wow the Pennsylvania
.sTfuitcd,v

How Foreigners Wow the Pennsylvania
Limited"
One Of the greatest revelations 10 foreigners
when iourneying through this country Is the
luxurious method OF travelling enioged by
Americans. They are staggered with the
PENNSYLVANIA Limited and the conyen-
fences Afforded by this greatest passenger
train OF the world.
A uniformed maid is always on this train
ready 20 do service TO ladies and children, and
the observation car Is the sanctum for lOung-
ING and comfort Men reye in the cOsiest OF
smoking and library cars. with daily ana
periodical literature before them and bulle-
tined as wired 10 the train the stock and
business movements Of the hour. while a
stenographer and typewriter whose services
are entirely free, is at a desk close by to re-
ceiye. transcribe. and dispatch letters and
teleerams at their bidding. These letters
may DO mailed in United States mail box on
the train provided for the use o. passengers.
The bath and barber apartments are the
greatest Of conyeniences. IL IS no wonder
this luxurious mode of travelling has made the
"Pennsylyania Limited famous and IS such
revelation 10 our English cousins. ms
train leaves Washington 1880 A. NJ. daily TOR
Chicago. Cincinnati and the West.
Drop postal with address TO Robert
A. Psrke. agent Pennsylvania railroad. Wash
ington. ID. c.. who will send great puoliea-
ton regarding the Pennsylvania Limited"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
4 Good Heart.

A waif of O boy was eating a stale half loaf
on the street corner yesterday with the air Of
a starving. SAYS the Detroit Free Press. when
a stray dog came along and crouched at his
feet. The hungry look remained IN the boys
ewes but he glanced down at the yagabond
do and said In a friendly way:
"Wot you WANT This ain no bone. Git. ~
The dog moved OF a little, and again it
crouched and looked wistfuily Mt the food.
Say. DO yer want this wuss nor doF
asked the waif. Speak, can't yor -
the dog gave quick bark and the boy
threw him the rest Of the loaf.
huff said, he remarked Gs he watched
him ravenously. Il amt the teller to see a
pard in trouble
And the boy went of one way and the dog
he had befriended another, both the better
for the encounter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
DIED.

PAGE.-Died. at her residence Monday morn
ing, December *. 1871. Mrs. MEDIA A. PAGE.
relict OF the late William NJ. Page; aged seventy
two wears.
Her funeral will take place from the residence.
No. 81 north Fourth street. THIS Tuesday
AFTERNOON at o'clock. Friends invited TO
attend.
POWERS. Died. at the Little Sisters OF the
Poor on December q. 1891 Mrs SARAH f..
POWERS in the one hundred and third year Of
her age deceased was born at Deep Creek,
Norfolk county.
Norfolk and Petersburg papers please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29

An important meeting Of Richmond Lodge
No. |, odd Follows, was held last evening.
and the following officers were elected Sit
ting Past Grand. G. Evensen: Noble Grand.
John ). Battle Nice-Grand. Manly b. Ramos;
Financial Secretary. Thomas n. Render; Re-
cording Secretary. Lewis A. Tucker; Treas
nrer, Robert Hin. Jr.; Chaplain, &. Ellis
Cook
Visiting brethren were present from Ala
hama, North Carolina. Newport News and
city lodges
nder the good OF the order J. Taylor
Ellison Julien Binford and others made nd
dresses upon the sub Get of Odd Fellowship.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29

The Romans, says a correspondent in the
London Notes and Queries, following the
Greek mineralogists, divided gems into males
and females. according 70 the depth or the
liphtness of their color. These terms are
thus alluded to by Theophrastus Both
these 1bervl carbuncle. omphax, crystal and
nmethvst) and the sard are found on break
iug open certain rocks. presenting GER
tain differences. but agreeing in the name
with each other For of the sard the trans
pasent and blood-red sort is called the female.
while the less transparent and darker kind -
termed the male. and the cyanus IF also
named one sort the male and the other the
female but the male is the deeper in color Of
the two" The cyanus, or cyanos. OF the
ancients is said. though probably incorrectly
by many modern mineralogists to be identi-
cal with our sapphire
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-29
THE TIMEs-RICHMOND VA TUESDAY DECEMBER 90 ls9I

Robert NJ. Smith: Inner Guard. Thomas ID.
Frey; Outer Guard Herndon Courtney.
Eight applications were presented for mem.
hership: 1yanhoe Lodge is now six months
DID, aud has over i25 members The second
rank Will lie conferred on Monday. the 9Th,
when largo delegation from all lodges in the
city Is expected