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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

mittee authorizing re 20 finish the hall
by the contract system. When reported
this resolution viii be voted upon.
Our conviction is that the committee
should adhere TO tho present plan. There
Is, OF course, much o. the work that
can only DO executed In well-eqripped
shops This has been or viii be let TO con-
tract. = The rest ought TO be done by day
labor.
As one Of tho members Of the Common
Councl said night before last, the city OF
Richmond can afford to pay something ex-
ira rather than have this subject again
made foot ball in local politics.
That will certainly be its fate II con-
tracts are awarded 10 men who by reason
of the cheapness OF their bids or through
motives OF greed choose TO employ that
laboring class whose services can be pro-
cured for the least money.
How would our people like 10 see the pres
emit workmen dismissed and their places
filed with men who have no stake IN the
community. who pay no taxes, who always
vote against us, and who would delight to
have us placed unueT tho eJi"Ny u -
force-bin government
Besides, we ought not to subject our
selves TO the risk Of having splendid job
capped by bad job. 1t Is q pleasure to
think that we have here in Richmond
public building which ranks with the first
in the world for excellence of workmanship
and concerning which there never has
been the very first suspicion of jobbery."
We can challenge the cities of this country
10 show better record Of this description.
How few there are that can show one any
thing like as good, for it is the reproach OF
American cities that large expenditures OF
public moneys carry corruption In their
tracks.
Having in view continuance of our sue
cessful policy, and valuing the public
peace. which we have secured by the
course we have adopted, il seems tous that
neither the City Council nor the Commit
tee on Grounds and Buildings will at this
late day wish 10 renounce the day-labor
system except ss to such shop-work as we
have referred to.
We hope TO see the question disposed OF
of once and for all time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
WHY THE SEA is SALT.
An Arabian Legend Which Dates from
Adam and Eve.


There are hundreds of queer myths and
traditions given to account for the fact
that the sea is salt, says the st. Louis Re
public. The Arabs say that when the first
pair sinned they were living in a beautiful
garden on tract of land joined TO main
land by narrow neck or isthmus.
When it became known to the Holy
One that his people had sinned he went to
the garden for the purpose OF driving them
out and across the narrow neck of land
into the patch Of thorns and brambles on
the other side.
Anticipating what would be the conse-
quence of their heinous crime, they had
and had actually gone so far as to send
the children and goats ACROSS into the
thicket.
When the Holy One appeared on the
scene the first pair started To run, but the
woman looked back. For this the man
cursed her, and for such crime was al
most Immediately turned into a block of
salt. Compare with Genesis xix, 26).
The woman, more torgivlng than her
husband, stopped 70 pick up the shapeless
mass of salt, when Immediately the mar
row neck of land began to crack and
break. As she touched what had once
been her companion she, too. was turned
to salt Just as the neck Of the land sank,
and the waters rushed through.
From that day to this, the Arabs say, all
the waters of the ocean have rushed
through that narrow channel at least once
q year, constantly wearing away tho salt of
what was once our first parents, yet the
bulk of the two salty objects is not dimin-
ished IN the least.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

sought this expedicnt % measure ..
sou sks.., ~, annearances. These examples
are bv no means the least Interesting phsSo
Vi IN .n ,sss when Japan was opened 70 for
e,rners. extraordinary changes 10 tne no,
thods OF government almost oontels.oo
the oldfeudal system with its ar.lssSc a hsi-
lowed Of all tho appurtenances. OF pomp
and pageantry cherished stde.arm was
com passed but too readily under the altef,
Cd condition of affairs. The grantees, oiq
and Young, DESTROYED or made away VIII
them rather than that they should fall INTO
unapprociative hands. The rarest speci-
mems left were speedily culled BY astuse
amateurs or preserved by the State.
BY this and other means that nee1 nov
day 10 make q fine collection OF sWoluS'
sword guards, and metal mountlngs.
The sword-guard Ctsubal, by the way, ar
tistically considered, is the CHIEF part OF
the weapon, for its decorations form the
leading motive OF all other ornamentation
Of the arm. IL consists of a nat piece OF
metal. circular or irregular IN shape
pierced in the centre by narrow iahoi-
form aperture. ,o-
There are also swords thot have dagger
set into the handle or the upper portlon oI
A.
quarters and we're used with the deauiieS'
effect. ill
The range of the uses OF the sword VIII II
indeed run the gamut of the emotions OF
artistic Japan in its most exquisite epocnhs.
II was an implement Of torture, 1t was inc
chosen subject OF many an idyi OF japan
esoue sentiment. The swells OF japan took
precedence by their swords and grew
cbivalrous in the incitement OF thelr
utility for cory deeds into a hstieal ooser1
vance OF the courtesies. 50 that duels ana
et-6qhts were indnlged in upon the
Slightest provocation, TO the portSnt that
the mobility was becoming rapidly deel
mated: frstAt the hands OF one another
and then. If out of royal favor at the
hands of the State.
II was not, as a matter of fact, until sey-
eral prominent foreigners had been siam
that an edict went forth from the throne
against woodworking.
The mandate. however, failed TO wean
the men of the higher class from so hxed a
tradition. and it was only by the subtle
strategy of issuing the right 70 oil the peo-
ole IN the land to indulge in the hereto
fore eagerly-craved royal boon of sword
wearing that the practice became oDso-
lpta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
LAchUAD's CLEVER Ruse.
The French Lawyer Wins Jurors Sym
patty by Pulling Down the Blind.

An adroit lawyer, as oil the world knows,
says the Youths Companion. does not al
ways depend entirely upon the logic of his
case or his mastery Of the art of persuasion
TO bring Jury around 10 his way of think
ing. He has an eye TO the individual pc
culiarities OF the jurymen, aud does not
let an opportunity pass to impress them
favorably.
IL is related that M. Lachaud. the most
famous of French criminal lawyers Of the
present century, In pleading certain case,
perceived that one Of the jurors seemed to
be hostile TO him and TO his argument.
In the faces of all the other men IN the
box he saw, with his practiced eyes, signs
that his oratory. or his shrewdness, was
having its effects; but this man, in spite
of all he could do, remained frowning.
suspicious obdurate.
Nj. Lachaud kept on with his work, and
presently saw that his opportunity had
come. IL was a hot day, and ray OF sun
shine had penetrated crevice in the cur
tain and was shining upon the top of the
head of this iuryman, who was quite bald.
The lawyer paused IN his arguments and
addressed himself directly TO the Court !:
" II your Honor would please" he said,
80 order that the curtain in yondcr win
dow he lowered trihe, amssnre that the
sixth juryman would appreciate It."
This sign of watchful attention won the
obdnrate juryman's heart and II. La
chaud's case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
The Richmond Terminals Plans.

The principal officers Of the Richmond
Terminal railroad met on Monday in the
Offices of the company in the Union Trust
Company's building, says the New York
Tribune, to determine the conditions which
they should ask in the proposed passenger.
traffic alliance with the Pennsylvania road.
There were present John II. Inman, the
president Of the road; w. II. Green, the
general manager; Sol Haas, the traffic man.
ager, and w. q. Oakman, first vice-presl-
dent.
"1'he Pennsylvania Company shows q
disposition to grant us everything that Is
reasonable" said Mr.. Inman, and so long
as thew do that we are ready TO complete
the agreement. We expect TO get the pas
senger business arranged as soon as posi-.
be and will probably have the through
limited trains in operation within six OF
seven weeks As soon as that is done the
general traffic business will DO similarly
arranged"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
Cavalry Reunion.

General WADE HAMPTON has promised to
meet the surviving members of his old
cavalry brigade at Augusta, Ga, on April
9th.
The reanion Will be largely attended.
General Hampton writes, There were
no Drawer or better soldiers in our service
than those Of The Old Brigade as the
men liked TO call il, and | should like to
see once again tho Survivors of that gal
LIANT command and to thank them for their
services while had the honor TO command
them"
What tho General says OF his men is true.
They were splendid soldiers. There were
none better in our army-none better any,
where, we believe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

The Baltimore stock-market reports say
that Virginia new S's show continued
activity" at Go. 49,,
Meanwhile, we hear very little about the
operations of the committees which nave
undertaken TO procure the settlement OF
the unfunded debt, but no doubt they are
steadily at work getting the consent OF
hnndhollers to their plan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
CANDLES HILL.
Lot the Morrimac Shaft BE Erected There
as q Monument.
To the Efitor of he Dispatch:

To the Editor of he Dispatch:
Your article in last Sundays issue rela-
tive to the Confederate navy was most APP
propriate and timely. The Confederate
soldier has received his eulogies so Justly
due him, and it is but right that the gallant
little Confederate navy should have some
recognition in its great achievements, al
it revolutionized the naYies Of the world.
Tho main shaft of the Merrimac, which
YOU refer TO az lying neglected near the
Haxall Mills, should be Immediately pos
sessed by the proper authorities and
erected on a pedestal of granite, and if
possible q statue of marine should
crown il.
Libby Hill will have its statue Of the
Confederate soldier. and now let US on
CANDLES Hill erect TO the memory Of
our navy. which fought against even
greater odds than tho soldier. lasting
tribute. even the identical shaft which did
its part IN propelling the victorious Aerri-
mac, which made such havoc with the
enemy. The site proposed is within reach
of alf our citizens and the hundreds of
strangers passing daily over the Atlantic
Coast Line and the Richmond and Dan
VILE railroad would view this memorial
and see that we still cherish the memory
of the valorous deeds of those who fought
for the Lost Cause" q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
Prominent Personsges.

General Simon Bolivar Buckner, Cover.
nor of Kentucky. was commanding figure
on the floor of the House on Monday, and
for nearly an hour was the centre OF
group of prominent men. All the Demo
Gratis met him, and MIR. Mckinley led the
procession which at odd intervals filed
over from the Republican side. General
Buckner's height, his silvery white hair
aud his military moustache and imperiS
of the same color made him conspicuous
lie is In the city on short stay.
General Newberry, of Chicago, was also
on the floor Monday. He is broad-shoul.
dered man ;lwith bushy gray hair and nous
tache. His manner is pleasant and hearty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
Poor man

The Rev. I. DEWITT TALMAoE on Mon
dav sent telegram to Washington adj
dressed 10 Senator HIscooK and Congress
man CUMMINGS asking in the name Oh re-
lipion that tho conference committee on
the copyright bill, when appointed. should
40 amend the bill as to allow the Bible. Id
whatever language and from whatever
land 10 enter free. There should be nc
duty on the Bible" said he, and II w que
be a glorious thing for our American Con.
press TO set an example to the nations OIL
the earth by placing the Bible on the tree
liaf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
To a Franklin-street Belle,


saw her sit within holy place,
The organs rich notes heavenward pealed,
heard them not, my very senses reeled,
Unal sat, and Ike one in trance,
My soul lie bowed beneath her glance.
Once. and only once, met her gaze,
Yet In that look saw face ss fair
A ever Psyche wore and here swear
That IN my Utmost heart 10 shall remain,
For veal or Voc, for loyor pain.
She did not know, nor doee she nov,
What power lay Ia that simple look
That nlied my soul aud from me took
A heart that now is ell her own
That beats for her, and her alone.
To-day. know her not, and never may,
Yet percbanee, these ilnes may meet her eyt
And evoke from her an earnest sigh;
And this thought will oil her mind, trow-
Who Is this maidf But fhell never know.
w. II. N.
PETERSBURG. VA. February "a, 1901.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
PA Ais
o F()Y4L
ALSALECFOunslyD
OF HENRY WESZLLs STOCK

Remnants Of TRINWiSC, g.. arl'i-s.a
from Sc.
BLACK SILK FRINGE.f te.
tumolsd, TO- Iar -.-. .- lL
Si.3l
PERSIAN BRAID TNrN'f. '.-..,
from 55c ard 81 o. y.r.
Very pretty TWlNh- "iA-J t.N, e.I..
Inches vide, 5,.-r ..c
Very pretty sil.h NDLs I'd. 4..I $3.50 90
reduced from 81,
Cut BLACK NELhE. I.. y, ---..f
from Sc.
All colors IN kNOTTED No.. fa.N 3 t.
reiuced from s5-
These prices seem inrr'' u.s. Dbl. RI.
Is TO MAKE oYiy s... ..a t 81 f.
STRICTLY TRUE.
Just received res l-' g ,.I-
LINENS.
sPLAsHERs from g. '0 ..
BONFU sCAkFs fr.u ... lf q.
CHILDREN'S BALL. a. .-t-. b D.. &C
l5c.-each STAN, b.
DOIlIEs, :, %. q. 81. s.t .
our USDEkWEA a-I AXIS .f.a
and RREFER JACKET ~ .--. .i
arrived and are ua-5e NJ t.'E r.
the fun and varied llC sg ,.... s.ta- -ii
at the right price,.
STAMPING IN an its H"rHt
prices. We ara A.-U a-s.. '. 'a.
ISLAND DYEiNG CDNNASI.
BURNETT LEWIS
re 2-.at"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
% piec es
printed
India Silks.

II various shades, dark, light, single
and double printed usual price SOC.
ayard. Your choice this morning
for 5Sc.;
81 pieces plain India Silks-real India,
not the imitation-all shades, light
and dark, for 4jc. a yard;
IS pieces OF fine Double-Warp Black
and Colored Surahs the price will
be 5Sc.;
Handsome designs of 32-inch Drapery-
Silks for O. and S9c.;
Nothing in India Silks, black, col
ored or fancy, but what is opened here
with new effectiveness.
Black Grenadines, or black with col
ored.
Newness is pushed to the front with
every department
All the new Spring Shades in 40-inch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

Governor JACKSON, Of Marylsnd, Is can
didate for the United States senatorship
made vacan, by the death Of Mr. WILSON,
aud 1t Ia understood that he prefers to
make nc appointment. but 10 let the va
cxncy continue (unless there Is to be an
extra session Of Congress or Of the Ssnate)
until tho Legislature meets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

In General SHERMAS's funeral procession
the New York Seventh regiment marched
with its arms ct a right shoulder "ano
il claims justification on an order from the
Secretary Of War" The West Point Cadets
and ell the other military bodies except
tho Seventh carried theirs at reverse"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

The New York World says that there If
a growing expectation that Brazil will re-
fuse to ratify the RECIPROCITY agreement
especially in view of the fact that MI
BLAINE is trying to make a similar treaty
with Spain, which would rob Brazil OF even
the seeming advantages she has bargaineo
forn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

United states Minister 10 the Chinese Gov
eminent. He has said things aoou. .ne
Chinese which that Government cannot
forgive. and the Washington Post says our
Government has been informed that China
win not receive him.
D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
PxrrnpuRe, VA. February "a, 1891. " |"

The D,spateh Is right. Manchester has
manifested considerable thrift and is keep
ing abreast of the times. When the new
sewage system Is established our city will
will have TO look 10 her laurels.--Mancles-
Ter Leader, "a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
UNION DEPOT FOR NORFOLK.
Plans Submitted by the n. s. W. r. r. Co.
Extensive Improvements Contemplated.
lsneclnI tnlacrnrn 70 the pIspatch.l

Extensive Improvements Contemplated.
Special telegram to the Dispstch.l
NORFOLK, Va. March 3.-Plans were sub
mitted to the Common Council tonight
and referred to Joint meeting OF the Con-
mon aud Select Councils by the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company for erect
ing q union-passenger depot and freight
station to accommodate all the roads that
are to use the belt line. They contem-
plate the expenditure Of SGOO, 900 in the
corporate limits of Norfolk. Operations
begin at once. The city il requested 10
conform IFS street extensions with the
plans submitted for connecting the pro-
posed improvements and grounds with the
city and the belt line to Lanbert's Point,
where extensive cary orks are to be erected.
Officer T. J. Wren arrived here tonight
from Richmond after prisoner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
His Way.
Ipuckl

Mckinley: know sure way Of settling
the quarrel over the sealing privileges.
Blaine: Well2
Mckinley: Raise the duty on SIX piushes
about 5000 per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
Ladies' DreSS-M0kn6
Department. Of Z this this season season

First-C Glass Department for Dress
Making. Nine. NOR, for upwards of
eight years designer for Worth, of Paris.
comes to superintend and take charge of
it, with years of extraordinary experience
and the presence OF direct communica-
ton with the most superior talent in the
world. We trust the department will
deserve the merit and patronage that is
concepted.
Dress Making ParLor--
Second Floor, Redr-Tdke Elevator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

The grip has rekppeafed in Italy, but it
viii not affect Crispi. He lost his.--,Baai-
more american.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

Speeches OF Senator BLAIR have been un-
earthed and Published in New York
WHICH will make him unacceptable as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

A neglected cold Ia means of leaving
this world. Use DR.. Bulls Cough syrup in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
BURNETT LEWE
~ .atn.
THE TOWEI
2OI AND gO3E!lT Dn0'D ,..-


We have Just rec. yol D. ..s'
GLORIA, a. iut-a. p.... .l.1
lar price 81 We rave Ae.'
and Wo t1ink thGt y.. H.-i
any SIX made Please asG
they are not display.
500 dozen of sILk H.Alr.A .-. -.
regular price 80
We want 70 soy q eori q. .. A..''
MUSLIN UNDERWEAG. nf
20 cay mat any lady can = .- ..
We have SKIRTS, Drawer Ni
from %5c. 70 $50 ap.'.t -
We opened "a .s wets p ..r ...
DRESS PATTI ERSS-.u.. ..' '......
shade. These pattern -rf "-- ~
they cannot DO found l d.
Of Washington. al
Bargains IL SWISS ILyll--'' -'
ward.
RUBBER DRsSs.SHlt-ur, - -
Fancy Ribbon RCfI!>a 3d. ...-'
yard.
Fancy FOG cHRyIOTs, 10 "a. '-i..' Dbl
wide. only BIC. syarG. 5-
New lot Of l9Ee. sATlNE> .Hs -
New line BLAZERS aid RasfAH> -
LADIES MoUsQUErAlH- h..> .
LlNRS-FINIsu CuE}iyt e-i 10 '
worth Z5c.
CHILDREN's FANCY LACE e. LASS
s250. .-
CHILDRRN's LINEN cJ-LAA' w.
Hamburg only soc. .---
/ roll Of MATTlNGS. 6 v- !A.-''
price zoe. a yard. 90
NewIine Of BABY-CARRhosN -,
gains They are she sane et.
last season, and are ~ PER tr L- .---' -
LACE CURTAINS purchassi o. ' -..s 81
Ia Baltimore. You can u.s. saw
baying Curtains here.
JULIUS SYCLE AZ SON
CORNER SECOND AND gso.A ID
Our large 90 RUGS now s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
A Physicians ADJ,

A Physicians AtS,.
suffered for years
from general debility
Tried other renediss
and got no ria
Ny Physician prescribeds
Increased in floah;
Ny appetite improved;
IgaIned strength.
Was made young ag,.,.
It is the best medi,.a>rt-
MAnALEY TURPEs, Oak,sa5c ...
Send for our book on B.,.l
Skin Diseases.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., As,,., .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
The French ManU-
factltrerS

contribute class of designs this season
that exceeds by far their every previous
effort. Rare and choice are the Woysted
Dress Fabncs-gay, sedate, or even
plainly handsome. Cheyiots and
CamePs-Hair take front seat. See the
variety. The prices In many instances
are marvellously cheap.
Children's Blazers, sailor collars, and
trimmed with gold braid-the price
CSC. and SI.3S;
Ladies' Jackets-some rare beauties-
from $3.50 up.
II you are looking for the choicest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04
LOOK OUT J

It has been my observation ana persona persona
ox ~ rS especially at the. lower cross
;n9 on Main. corner of Ninth, that any
person per must be on the alert and move u, a tLs
lively gait to avoid being run down II. y SGv
vehicles that are driven at full tilt uo ',,h
Ninth and Main, and which knc" no 'u'"
thing az slowing up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-04

The Dispa,c, of Sunday, in a brief e ear
,o,ia al naTaeraph struck keynote IN full
harmony with the feelings OF many Oh n.s
readers here who have frequent 9ccasivtn ~
to visit your beautiful city, rros S tbe no.
Ice ice With tbe fact that pedestrians have the
right Of way at street-crossings over yehi-
plpg
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-16
Favorite limitations at Harvard.

The favorite mode of torment seems to
be to make man go out and sell some
thing, or perform some manual labor in
the streets. Not long ago student who
was very much in love with pretty
Cambridge girl was compelled to go to
the home of her parents with a Jew ped
dler's pack and sell all the members of
the family the cheap handkerchiefs and
atrocious brass jewelry with which he
was loaded down. The match was not
broken off, but there was frigid cool
ness in that house until the real object
of the visit was afterward explained.
Another rich and immaculate young
swell was ordered into ditch where
some Italians were digging in the main
street of Cambridge, and into it he went
with pick and shovel, clad in dress
suit, which was made part of the COM
mand.
Rubber boots, an ulster and fur cap
are frequently ordered on victim in the
hottest days of term time, and they must
be seen on him whenever he appears out
side his room. Cambridge, like other
college towns. has become partly accus-
toned to these college vagaries, and
whenever any one is seen upon the
streets acting particularly like a lunatic
people class him at once as candidate
for college society.-New York Star.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-16
on IHE Bach.

FBeek Atalanta, skimming the gray sands,
As runs the hurrying beach bird, airy light
with radiant eyes and floating locks, and hands
Outstretched, and iuttering garments snowy
white.
May never golden apple roll between
Thee and thy victory. Keep steadfast on
Reach thy far goal, and SO be crowned a queen
Thy race accomplished and thy triumph won
Before thy feet the world is sure to cast
Its gilded fruit: be faithful to the last.
And run thy race with Time outstrip thy friends
Not for ambition, empty, feverisn, vain,
But shape thou thy LIES course to nobler ends:
Strive to be foremost pure heart to gain;
To win forbearance and sweet charity.
Truth, patience, faith a conscience crystal
clear
For these press on, nor pause, and thou shalt be
Lifted into a peace that knows fear,
And thy sweet childhood's 8 bliss be thine alway.
As on the breezy sands this summer day
Celia Thaxter in Youths Companion.