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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12
4 True Philantlropist.

No man, said one who knew him, loved the
poor like Dr. johnson. His own personal ex-
penses did not reach 600 q year but his
house in Bolt Court after the receipt Of the
pension, became q home for az many helpless
ones as he could support and aid. In the
garret was Robert leyet. who had been a
waiter in French cotlee-house, and had be-
come poor surgeon to the poor. He was I'M
able 10 help himself when johnson became
his friend and gave him share of his home,
with freedom to exercise his art freely in aid
of the poor. Leyet was JohnsOn's compan-
ion at breakfast, lived with him for thirty
wears and died under his sheltering care.
never allowed 10 think OF himself as poor
dependent. never 30 regarded by true hearted
Samuel Johnson.
When Johnson took ms walk in Fleet
street he found his way into sad homes of
distress. which had been made known to him
by Leyet. or found 10y his own kind eyes. lie
visited the sick and the sad helped them and
interccded for them with his friends. He
always had small change in his pocket for the
beepars When he was himself sometimes in
want of q dinner, alter his first coming 10
London. he would slip pennies into the hands
of ragged children asleep at night on the
door-sills. that when they awoke in the morn
Jug they might find the possibility OF break
fast one night he found a wretched and lost
woman so lying, worn by sickness carried
her on his back 10 his own home. had her
cared for until health WAS restored and then
found her an honest place IN He.-Selected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12
A Curious Monument.

A curious monument connected with early
Christian life in Rome and illustrating q
much debated point-that Of mixed mar
RACES was discovered IN 1871 A
block of trayertine belonging to the pedestal
of q tomb. and containing four lines Of Latin
inscription. This inscription must have been
very prollx and must have occupied a cOnsld-
cradle surface on the front of the tomb, MT
only above and below. but also on each SIDE
of the remainingfour lines The shape of the
letters and the quality OF the stone on which
they are engraved made Us believe, at first
that we had 10 deal with tomb belonging to
the pre- ugustan period. but on closer ex-
animation the following strange aud enig-
matte words were read (Siquis) ahqvit vol
VERT facere ia Sc QvOd fila mea inter
feieles hdelis fvit inter aleuos pagana tylt
0yOd 81 Owls vOluerit ossa mea ve1are.
These lines contain portions Of the lex monu-
mcnti that is to say. of the rules and 0bliGa-
tions set by the builder and owner of the tomb
to provide for Its preservation The meaning
If the words is this If any one dare TO do
injury 10 the structure. or 10 disturb other
wise the peace of the one who IS buried inside
because sire tmy daughter has been Cor has
appeared to be pagan among pagans, and
Christian among the Christians ~ Here
followed the specification of the penalties
which the yiOlatOr of the rules would have IN
CURED.
1t was thought at first, by some learned
men. that the curious phase quod inter fedeles
hdelis fuit inter alleuOs pagana tult had been
dictated by the father as "a JOcOse hint TO the
religious Inconsistency of the deceased; but
an explanation can hardly he accepted. Com
meudatore de ROssi, by recalling what Ter
tuhan has written in connection with mixed
marriages. has led us to the true understand
IN of that singular epitaph
I'm his second book, Ad UxOrem, in trying
to dissuade Christian girls from contracting
marriages with Geutiles, Tertullian describes.
with eloquent and grave words, the state of
habitual spostasy to which they willingly eX-
posed or submitted themselves especially
when the husband was kept in ignorance AS
regarded the Christianity of the bride. He
mentions the risk they would incur of betray-
ing their religion and their conscience by &C
companylng their husbands to state and civil
ceremonies and celebrations. thus SANCTION
ing by the simple fact OF their presence acts
of idOatry In the Book De Corona. Iertul-
han concludes his argument with the follow
inc words These are the reasons why we do
not marry inhdes. because such marriages
lead us back t. superstition and idolatry."
The same considerations are expressed by
other early Christian writers.-Atlantic
Monthly for July.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

William Darymple Maclagan. d. d., who
succeeps the lamented DR.. Magee as Arch
bishop II York, IS one of the many Scotchmen
whose genius and learning have won high pre-
icrment for tiem in England. He was edu-
Gated at Cambridge. ordained deacon in 1856
and advanced to the priesthood the following
year. In 1878 he was consecrated Bishop Of
Lichheld His work in this diocese has made
him shining mark and in point of fact he
recognized the whole diocesan machinery
and acquired an enyiahle reputation among
the mining parishes OF the Black Country. He
had given full promise OF executive and evan
eeical success during his incumbency of New
ington-Butts, district OF London over
Swallowed by Mr. Surgeons Taber-
nacle. and overrun by the outposts
Of that great preachers congregation
DR. Maclagan never showed hostility
toward Sturgeon: the influence of the latter
in Newingt0n-Rutts was literally killed by
kindness and while the Anglican clergyman
was never unwilling b. take tea with the Bap-
tist Boanerges he exercised so much influence
over Spurgeon that this eminent preacher be-
came staunch unionist instead of home
ruler. Or. Maclagan is married to the sister
Of Lord Darlington, and this lady has proved
herself true helPmate She IS clever aud
eloquent, and on the platform. while never
forgetting herself a woman. has done good
work for her Church and country. Bishop
hfntagHn provoked q good deal OF comment
by refusing on one occasion TO attend state
concert OF Friday in Ember week. This,
however. did not. IN spite OF gossip 70 the
contrary. in iure his influence with the powers
that be His appointment 10 succeed one who
in many ways WAS a greater man has been
greeted with widespread approval
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12
More Remarkable Than Chang and Eng.

A remarkably interesting phenomenon was
shown at the Office Of the Figaro 20 very
limited number OF specially invited guests,
comprising the most distinguished medical
men in the metropolis Among the laymen
present were Lord IyttOn. Nj. Alexander
Dumas. NJ. Ludovic Iiasey. NJ. Munkacsy, NJ.
Geryex, NJ. Detallls, Prince Roland Bonaparte,
Senior Ruiz Gorilla, and NJ. Clemenceau. The
phenomenon consists Of twin sisters joined
together at the lower part Of their bodies.
They were born at Bohemia and are four
teen years Of age They are not united by o
mere liaature like the Siamese brothers, bnt
resemble rather the formation Of Mile Chris
tine. some years ago exhibited all over Euro Is
Mile Christine, however. had only ohe
stomach. 30 that the two sisters experienced
the feelings of hunger and thirst at the same
time. Ii is not SO with Rosa and JOsepha,
who having two stOmachs. have distinct
tastes in the matter Of food and drink
Maurice Lefore, member of the Figaro
stad. who introduced the young ladies'. told
an amusing story OF how they had tasted
Champagne for the first time. Both were
taken Ill.
Iosepha made up her mind she would not
touch the dangerous wine again, and she has
kent her word. whereas Rosa still INDUCES IN
When one was i'll the other was very angry
at having 10 60 10 bed, and insisted on feed
ing in her usual way. They are thus quite
different beings. so far as sensations inclina-
tions, mind, and heart are concerned.
The children are quite pretty. They are
healthy in appearance. and they appear 70 DO
very amiable and goOd-tempered. On their
way 10 Paris curious question was raised
The officials wanted TO reckon them by heads.
whereas the manager insisted on tho opposite
decision and gained his point. SO they came
for a single fare.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12
TINS WASIN ARIZONA.
How Justice is Dispensed in the Rattlesnake
Lode Court.


They are not very rigid as to court formal
ties down on the Rattlesnake Lode in Ari-
iona.
Il don't see the prisoner said the County
Judge. as lie walked UP preparatory to SEN
fencing a culprit. Where is he,'
I'm best if know" said the Sheriff,
looking under the benches. Just lent him
my paper of tine cut. too"
WAS he a big red-headed man with q scar
on his cheek" asked the foreman, who was
playing stud-horse poker with the rest Of the
jury.
That's the cuss." said the clerk, who had
been betting on a horse race with the prose-
cutting attorney.
why. then. said the foreman, he asked
me 10 90 ont and take drink about an hour
ago but ! showed him | had three SKIES and
lie said: We'll, next time then. and walked
out"
The thunder you say" roared His Honor.
"Howeyer. he's sure 10 be IN town next week
to see the dog fight and some of you must re-
MUD the sheriff to shoot him on sight The
docket is just jammed full OF DEMONSTRATING
cases, and there Is no time to waste over a
measly hOmicider. Next case"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12
IN THE RELIGIOUS WORLD.
appropriate Topics for Sunday Thought
and Reading.
SELECTIONS CAREFULLY CQLLATED.
Thc Church in Japnn-KlnEsicy on Betting
and Gambliag-A Curious Roman
Monument Religious Notes.


with hands ami head disposed sright
form thr wlsne, oi my heart
re words. and kucelius uoru and night
Ten hem O., Mi-nt auln apart
From Mcn sol IO4u ing peak
lufQ m1 heart aGain.--
What wonder thea
I gain not that ! sechl
This not prayer Oh teach no, Lord,
10 see ,htc "a a mighty friend.
A present afhrr. hlns. whose word
Of plglted mercy know, no end
Trusting beyond d fear that there
Shall come Wnatc or is best
For each bcheSt:--
Thus might make truC prayer
N A. DE Wolf Howe. Jr.. Boston, Mass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

his light and lustrous curls clotted with
blood.n
$50 like q shattered column lay the king
The scene closes with the cry Of the faith
ful Bediyere:
"He passes to be king among the dead"
A life 80 noble In its purposes cannot be a
failure its great aims live on in the hearts OF
those who follow after and who read TO learn
Voc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12
Arthur: The "Rlameless King"

The heart Of every boy who reads of the
daring acts of bravery and the prOwess of
those famous knights of the Round Table. "
must be stirred with desire 10 emulate their
deeds. and "A feeling OF regret that the days OF
"knipht-errantry" have passed away.
Let our boys of to-day remember. however.
that TO them are offered for the accomplish
ing of noble deeds, grander opportunities
than were ever given TO the knights Of olden
times.
Vet there can he no nobler ideal for a boy
TO keep before his minds eye always except
inc that one Perfect Man. who was q reality
as well as an ideal than this same King
Arthur OF legendary fame.
At fifteen years OF aye the boy Arthur Gas
the story runs) was crowned King Of the
BritOns, not without great opposition from
the princes of the land; and, by the aid of his
knights,
Drew in the petty kingdoms under him,
Fought, and IN twelve great battles oyercame
The heather hordes, and made realm, and
reigned."
OF his personal appearance we read that he
was fair. beyond the race Of Britons, and of
mem" of his bravery, how meek so'er he
seem no keener hunter after glory breathes.
He loves il ia his knights more than himself. "
And of his temper his sister and playmate
tells King Leodgrance And sad at times he
seemed; stern too, at times, and then loved
him not: but sweet at times, and then loved
him we'll"
Tennyson touchingly protrays the death
scene OF the king.
As the latter stands looking over the field
where lie so many OF his once valiant band.
we see him looking wistfully with wide, blue
eyes as in a picture"
And later on, lying faint and dying from
the wound inflicted by the traitor Mordred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

Seeplessness, nervous prostration, FITS, ~
yitus dance, nervousness, hysteria. headache
hot hushes, nervous dyspepsia, confusion, are
cured by DR.. Miles Nervine. Trial bottles and
fine books free at Owens Minor Drug CON-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

Letters received at Bath by the parents Of
Miss Amy c. Fowler. better known as Sister
Rose Gertrude" who lett Bath in January Of
last year for the leper settlement at Molokai,
state that she was married on April 18th to
DR.. Lutz.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

The Queen has written to the founder Of the
English church in Grasse expressing her de-
sire to present stained-glass window TO the
church. in memory of her recent visit. and as
some expression Of the pleasure which the
services at the church afforded her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12


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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

Rev. J. W. Bledsoe. pastor Of Park Place
Methodist Church, Richmond, accompanied
by his family, has moved into his residence al
GOrdonsYlle for the summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12
Religious News.

preacher in the United States. She is ninety
two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

Account of stocks bonds and treasury notes Of the
and other States. and also OK stocks ana oonus ..
and Of all other stocks and bonds owned aoso1u'e'
Value.
, 1891-07-01

Terrible winters throughout Europe
brought forth bitter fruits that ripered in
America. La Grippe" with varying
violence broke forth here, aud the NOR
tality lists show its shocking ravages in
aggravated cases. An alcoholic principal
embodied as a medicated stimulant in the
form of HOstetter's Stomach Bitters has
aud will ever prove the best specific
Leading continental and American physi-
clans declare hat a medicine with a spirit
uous basis, such as this, affords the surest
guaranty against the tremendous inroads
of this shocking mnlady. When we con
slider that a slight change of weather is
apt to renew it, that it attacks those easy
vulnerable organs, the lungs. that its pro.
gress Is tremendously swift and destruc-
tive, we must admit the necessity of re-
pelling it at the outset with a sure pre-.
tentative. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
is also a safeguard against malaria. dys-
pepsia, rheumatism. liver and kidney
complaints
, 1891-07-01
The hot springs OF Dakota.

These springs are randy becoming Ia
nous IN account of the wonderful cura-
tive properties OF the waters, and the
many marvellous cures which have been
effected by the thermal baths.
The town and springs are delightfully."-
situated IN a picturesque valley in the
Black Hills country, Astounding in beau
tliul scenic effects and at an altitude of
3,40O feet above the sea level; thus insur-
ing a pure atmosphere aud eNhilaratIng
climate, absolutely free from malaria.
Under the enterprlsing and progressive
management Of the Hot Springs company
many desirable improvements have been
made, among the number the erection Of
a cOmmodIOus bath house fitted up with
all modern ~cOuveniences tor the comfort
Of guests. New hotels have been built
and comfortably furnished throughout,
conducted in Grst-class style and at rea.
sonable rates. Those who prefer stopping
al a private house will find many board,
ing places where good accommodations
are furnished, and at moderate prices.
The superior daily service now afforded
by the Burlington route to Hot Springs
with through sleeping car accommoda
/ tiOns from Omaha, Lincoln, Aurora anC
Grand Island, makes the trip an easy an,
enjoyable one; ard for the benefit of al
who desire to test the efficacy of tn
waters, round trip tickets at reduced rates
good for ninety DAYS, are now on sale a
all offices OF the Burlington route.
For pamphlet, descriptive of tn
springs. and full information at 10 rate,
time, etc apply to any agent of the cou
pany, or to j. FRANCIS,
Gen'l Pass'r 4 Ticket Agt., Omahi
Neb.
, 1891-07-01

An English divine has prepared a
startling table Of the figures, perusal Of
which will make one thankful that he Is
living in the latter part of the Nine
tenth century instead Of in the days
Immediately following the landing Of
the ark. He shows that If one Of Noah's
boys had lived to be 600 years old, hay
ing his first child at thirty and his last
at four hundred and seventy, and allow
ing for but one addition to his family
every three years, and supposing them
all to live to the ripe old age Of $50. he
could gather around him at least l47
sons and daughters.
With a reasonable degree Of prolific
bearing his grandchildren would mum
Der between 1000 and 1900; the great
and the great-great grandchildren taken
with the others enumerated above would
swell the figures TO something like 90, 900;
this, too, il monogamy alone were prac-
tised. II polygamy were the rule, "a it
probably was at that me, the figures
would be still more startling.-St Louis
Republic.
, 1891-07-01

It is related that a lieutenant in COM
mand Of one Of her majesty's gunboats
deemed the responsibility Of the charge
of a medicine hest too much for him.
Immediately she was of soundings the
gallant officer mustered all-hands aud
divided the contents of the chest equally,
80 that each had "his whack and ma
MAR" There are two other naval yarns
in this connection well worth mention
ing.
\ man-of-war doctor whose name is
unfortunately lost to posterity had u
simple method Of locating a mans all
ment and alternating it Save the markD
by drastic and infallible remedies. He
would tie a piece Of tape around the
waist Of the complaining mariner, and
command him TO declare whether his
pain existed above or below the tape. II
above an emetic, If below a dose of salts
followed as n matter Of course.-Pan
Mall Gazette.
, 1891-07-01

As you drink a cup Of tea do you ever
think how tea came to grow Tel your
next visitor the story. A Persian prince,
on his way to meet his b%etrothed, vowed
that he would not sleep until he saw
her. After travelling seven days, he
U7TPet4--EAt-unde-Ahade tree- md
there, being no longer able to resist the
temptation, he fell into "A sound sleep.
When he awakened he was so sorry
that he cut off his eyelids and threw
them on the ground. From them grew
the tea plant. It is rather unfortunate
that the story stops here, because it
would be interesting TO know what the
lady thought Of a sweetheart without
eyelids, and whether it would be posi-
Die for them to grow again.-New York
, 1891-07-01

The France suit was again before the
supreme court yesterday, being brought
up by MIR. Potter who made a molten for
a new trial The new hearing was denied
by the court and Mr.. Potter filed a bill Of
exceptions, signed and sealed IA open
court. with a view to carrying the case to
the UDiied States courts.
The case Is the one in which the widow
of James France, the Ravlins banker,
seeks to recover dover from her husbands
estate under the Edmunds Tucker act OF
congress. The district courts Of the terri
tory and the supreme court OF the state
denied that the act of congress applied TO
Wyoming but was applicable to Utah
aI0nP
, 1891-07-01
THE UNkIssED KISS.

IhAve kissed the girls A-plcnty,
Aged from one year old 10 twenty.
Kisses better faT than honey ! can taste their
sweetness yet,
But far drarer than the kisses
Given me by kindly misses
l. the ever verdaut mem'ryu Of n kiss did not
get
For one winzome little fairy,
with a grace so Light and airy,
Kept me ever foudly saying, I'm achieve my
purpose yet
But at length she shyly vanished
with the gift for which ] fAmlshed,
And she left me sadly signing for the kiss did
not get.
Reader. pardon this DEPRESSION,
Does pursuit or does possession
The creator pleasure bringg ! really cannot
say, and yet
I've forgotten many misses
Who bestowed on me their kisses,
But III always r~coolicct the girl whose kiss ]
did not get
N0WIof course. there g. a moral
In this simple story for all
indiscreet Young ladies, WIZ viii some
times much regret
That they gave their kisses freely,
For they'u ind a lover really
Nay remember more than all the rest the
Chicago Herald
, 1891-07-01
HartvIIIe Notes.

Special correspondence.
HARTvIrLE, June %. - Hartyille
seems to have taken new life since the
late discovery OF an extensive body of fine
ore equal to the Sunrise IN richness. The
discovery was made by A D. Gamble
aud on a hne with the Sunrise and
Chicago, Yhich settles beyond a doubt
that the Gamble claim. Sunrise and
Chicago, is one and the same thing,
Other parties have got worked up aud the
whole Table Mountain that i~ntervcnes
between Whalen Canyon and the Sunrise
Park, taking in several square miles, is
being located aud the necessary work
being lone to hold the ground.
, 1891-07-01

A gentleman had a theory that any
creature, however savage, could be sub
dued-"'quelled, " rs he said, by the hu-
man eye. One day he tried to qucll one
Of his OstriChes, with the result that
he was presently found in n very pitia-
ble predicament, lying fiat ON the
ground, while the subject Of his ex-
pertinent jumped up and down on him,
occasionally varying the treatment by
sitting upon him. Doubtless it was
safer TO lie down than to stand up to be
kicked, but to be sat upon as II one
We're an egg must have been indeed hu-
initiating London Spectator.
, 1891-07-01
Agent Uninn Pacifc 81
To The Public.

The Washington meal
market has reduced the
prtce OF meat as fOUOIUS:
SiriOiH and pOrferhOHSe
steak, I5c.
Best rib rOdsfs, I2
Round steak, Zoe.
Shoulder steak, Sc.
BOIffng NEAR, sc.
Beer by The quarter, q TO
&C.
other reductions lUIH be
made later.
Parties icishiHg meat Ibt
large quantities IcM saUe
money by calling al the
Washington NEAR marker.
, 1891-07-01

A new mining company has been organ
lied in Cheyenne. with the otjest of
buying, selling and working mines IN
Fremont. Swcatwatcr, Carbon, Natrona
and Laramie counties The capital stock
Of the company is $500. 900, divided into
10000 shares Of $40 each. The Office Of
the company will be 10 Cheyenne. They
will handle gold, silver, coal abestos and
oil mines.
The following have been elected the
trustees James II. Bury, l. B. Shep-
rarl. William D Cleveland, Albert d.
CEnmbyr !aiu, jesse II. Looms The
name will Le the Overland Mining com
pauY.
, 1891-07-01

The crocodilels lower jaw is not sock
etcd in the skull, as is the case with other
animals, but the skull is socketed in the
jaw, so hat the animal can lift the upper
part Of its head AS upon a hinge, and so
capture whatever prey may be at hand
without going to the trouble Of getting
upon its legs.
, 1891-07-01

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter ehapped hands. chilblains,
sorns and all skin eruptions, aud positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by A. Il. R1edel, Druggist.
, 1891-07-01

Jay Blrdsley has resigned his position
at the shops as time-keeper aud will be
succeeded by \. J. Webb of Omaha, who
was here al one time IN the office OF the
motive power department.
Mr.. Bardsley while in the employ OF
the company was very popular with the
workmen.
, 1891-07-01


Deeds Tor these transfers have beea
filed for record at the office of the county
clerk,
VIM. l.. McCague to Chas. l..
Weshier of Lincoln, Neb., 10
lots in block 90 and s lots in
block -.-.-,-....-..... ..............S Z,uVO
Arthur Clark to Eibert Clark. loIs
8 and 9. in block IS, front on
SixteeIth street and lots 7 and
S, lots in block 10 ..........-...- 1000
c. r. Bernard and wife to Geo.
L. Colwell of Washington, %
lots in block 20, Interior
Heights addition. ................ 2,4OO
Chss Il. Barrch and wife TO
Mary A. Dashen, lots 10, 30, q,
-, block -. Burlington addi-
ton .......-....-.-....~....... 1000
}. f.. Ronebrake aud wife to War
rcn Live Stock company. lots ].
:. 10, %, in block 4Oj ..........- ]