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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17

Tho nevx that Dot was going TO live IN tho
otha~ housa The trouble began with the
J;ra~o,t wishes about the fathers funeral
Wa;.h"r brother nor sister could let tho
.ubiect alone, and the more words they
had the more the trouble grew nv '"''
matters came TO CRISIS -,
appears like you don't want l should
STAY with you any longer, Jot, SAID his
sister after some discussion one day.
81 don't knows care" he replied "Ei
I've got to be hectored abaout all the rest OF
nv days, pretty life III lead"
'It's as much your fault as mine" she
declared. "You won't never let me alone
no more. Praps we kin git on better sepa
rate"
"Jest sou said lot; "Tll tell the Blakeses
they'll hev to git out. an one o us kin i've
thar"
"I'll 60 into the other haouse," offered
Dot timidly. She felt very sorry she had
begun the subject of separation 30 dld ne,
at heart, but neither would say so. on q
never be able to get it clean, an I've had
my hands into all sech work, you know"
"Jest as you like" was Jots laconic re-
ply.
When the Blakes had gone the sister
went in to clean the house. 1t was built
exactly like the other one, only everything
was "the other way around" 1t was inc
same and yet not the same, and she felt
sorry she had offered TO be the one To move
Jot helped her carry in her part OF the
things with which the old home was well
filled. Each seemed TO strive in little
WAYS TO give in to the other during their
last days together, the only difference
being about the possession of the tall old
clock. Jot insisted on keeping it,
81 hope it'll alters be a-tickin out your
meanness." Dot said Indignantly. After
the change was made she sat down and had
a good cry.
Sure enough, the little man grew uneasy.
Her wish came true at night when he was
busy about the house. ''Mean-man,"
"mean-man," he heard very distinctly.
Finally he stopped the clock and felt
meaner than ever to keep it useless.
After they had been separated a week
Dot went into the other house while Jot
was away at work. Each had always made
a point of leaving the back door key under
the rag mat on each back doorstep, lin
case o. suthin happenin," they said. She
wouldn't go in before, but she did now,
and held up her hands in horror at his I'M
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17

sxnense He lows that a good coffin is
well enough, an says faint so FUR 10 the
buryin graound but what the bearers kin
walk. Mr.. Gregory says he gin IN, though,
abaout the hearse."
The usual slow stream of talk and con-
lecture followed these statements, some
taking Dots side, some Jot's Some were
heard TO make ill willed speeches about
both. and there was a great deal OF free
comment.
"Jot, he's mighty close, you know" said
one. "S'pose thar amt never been a time
when Dot wouldn't give in, but pears she
wanted this pretty bad"
And so the news was dispersed.
No one ever quite dared TO speak TO the
Trynns about their quarrel. as reported by
Mr.. Gregory. Had it been "a difference on
any other subject, people would have
stepped right In and tried to settle at
fairs, but this they let alone In few
weeks time everybody was surprised by
the announcement that the Trynns had
notified their tenants in the other house
~ vacate. No one could find out def
nitely at first what reason they had for
giving up that much Of their income. Jot
worked in the drum shops. Pathways one
industry aside from farming, and Dot
saved drum straps at home They had a
hne garden, which furnished their table
ana lett something TO sell besides, so they
got along comfortably and could lay aside
something for their declining years.
PTesenuH tina VILLAGE was electrified hu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17

In all countries at all times until now,
Easter, coming as it does at the threshold
OF creations home, mas been the signal for
dress change. Here is q description OF an
Easter dress OF 1850:
Green silk velvet skirt perfectly plain
and very full six YARDS three-quarters
high body, hitting closely TO figure, orna-
mented with "noeuds" (bows) OF ribbon
ranging at regular intervals from the neck
down to the bottom of skirt, which must
clear the floor under wide hoop, deep gath
ers mt waist, point back and front, chemi-
settle and full sleeves Of white cambria,
bonnet of deep lilac velours epingle across
the center of the front worked with tam
bour work, the edge of the front finished
with a narrow filling, the curtain bordered
with same and decorated inside with bows
of ribbon and brides"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17

Finally the shop was closed to repair some
machinery. Then JOt demanded the child
for awhile. She staid with him willingly
enough until bedtime. Then she made
such an cutlery that after trying in vain to
pacify her he carried her in to his sister,
saving. "She'd better stay with you nights,
but she must eat all her meals with me-"
And Dot, who had long ago resolved that
come what might she would never differ
from her brother again. did not object.
But the baby grew ILL., Dot was awak
ened one night by her moaning. She soon
aroused her brother, and he hurried Oft for
a doctor Mabel's illness was short one
and not at ell dangerous, but during it
neither brother nor sister left her except
when necessary. While they were watch
ing one night-the night she was the worst
--Jot said suddenly:
81 do think Dot, eff Mabel gifts well, as
haow we'd orter"-
Jest what was a-thinkin. We'd bet
ter give up this here livin alone an
"Haow did you know that was what |
was a-goin to sayf" interrupted her brother.
oval, s'picioned you was gittin ruther
tired O liyin alone, an know right well
am. Then thar's Mabel. We both want
her; an besides, don't knows we've got
much time to spend in bickerin. We're
both gittin along in years"
Yes" added Jot, "thar's no sense in
Twin in both these haouses when we kin
live jist as well in one, with room enough
an to spare an the rent from this one we
kin lay by fur Mabel If she gifts well.
Please God she willw
The child was better when morning
came, and as soon as she could be moved
she was carried into the next house. as
was all the furniture her aunt had been
using. In few days a placard 40 Let"
appeared in window Of the dismantled
house, and the village loungers had some
thing more TO talk about.
"That air leetle gal | brung them
Twins was right proper Easter gift, fer
| peace and good will came with her." said
Hiram when he heard of the reconciliation.
On the first day Mabel was well enough
to play about the house she stood before
the old clock, which was still silent.
"Why don't il go'" she asked suddenly.
81 stopped it," said her uncle, little
shamefacedly.
What fur, Jot?" asked Dot.
"Oh wal, tit bothered me-" he replied.
II orter ha' let you hev it, Dot couldn't
a-bear to hear it,"
"Never mind" she said softly; 1--WE kin
bear IL naow."
"Oh, yes, Uncle Jot, make it CO." cried
the child
He did SO, and she stood delightedly lis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17

~ she had some means Of communication
between tho two sitting rooms. Jot now
placed chair under the hoie III, 'i''''o'A {,
up. AS the ceilings were "" nv ''''u
easily see through into the neA' roo'''
Yes, Dot had company, put onis % wy
little girl. "Who in Sam Ill Is '.a'.
said he. ('Sam Hip was one OF 'ne
strongest ejaculations Jot ever usedJ i
never see a young I'm araound these parts
as putty "a that Wonder whar ltsna IS!
After waiting patiently few minutes TO
see or hear il she were anywhere near, he
clambercd stiflly down.
I'D better 20 an git my package rs long
as it's only that lectle gal she's got FUR
comply"
He stepped carefully over to the other
house and entered without ceremony.
dot" he began in an aggreved tone,
"whar's my express packageY l met III
daown the road piece. an ne said he'd left
suthin here fur me an you took it. Why
didn't you let him leave it in my haousel'
with slight emphasis on the possessiye
pronoun.
The little girl, sliding of from her aunt's
lap, stood looking at him with her great,
blue eyes.
"Ohp she said suddenly, that's my I'm
Gle Jotl Ny papa telled me about him.
What's the matter wiz your headY she
asked i'm the next instant. "Ain't you got
any hair?" shaking her own sunny curls.
"Who on airth is sheS" asked Jot, turn
ing bewildered face toward his sister.
THAT'S the express package you're lookin
fur, and her name is Mabel Trynn. Read
that. 1t was pinned inside her coat, ="
handing him the letter. shes Jacks
child. Poor jack"
"Poor Jackr' Jot repeated when he had
finished, wiping away few tears WAL
little gal. | don't know as | kin take very
good keer of you. but III try fur Jacks
sake"
"Whv. good land, Joshua TrynnP ex-
claimed Dot; "you don't think o takin
her in tother haouse, do you? You know
very well you can't take keer OF little
girl like that"
oval" said her brother slowly, "seein
as Pm Jacob Trynn''-bis middle name
was .Jacob-"the leetle gal b'longs TO me"
"Haow air you goin to take proper keer
o. her when you're away all day, I'd like to
know" Dot asked triumphantly.
oval, mebbe you had better keep her
SPELL" said Jot slowly, "and then p'r'aps |
kin hev her awhile when work gifts slack"
Summer came with all its lowell ness, and
Mabel, who was not particularly strong
when she arrived, grew the picture of
glowing health. She was out of doors al
most all day long. but every evening she
went in for a romp with her Uncle Jot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
ESrR.

m darkness fees; from eastward streams
Asofssncd ray Of golden light
sl.fkcvharp edgcd swords the morning Dcam'
Bpek hsck the fcrcss Of the night
Until acrosa the arching skies
No shadow Of the midnight lies
The nlys shapcly cup unfolds,
The petals as strong wings outsprcads
r And Hike a tear the center holds
A dewdrop that the night has shcd'
But. IA all tears on Easter day,
The drop reflects the dawns bright ray.
Tho northbound locks OF song birds rest
A moment la their gentle flight
With carols joyful. unropressed,
They greet tho dawn Of golden ighI
And ere again on wing they start
Tho song finds echo in mans heart
From deathlike sleep the world awakcs
And throws aside stern winter . chsinS'
From slavery all Nature breaks
To greet the Day Of Spring which reigns'
And Deaths dark gates are opened wide
BY the eternal Eastertido.
FLAvEL SCOTT MINIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
rHr rtwrs-RICHMOND va SUNDAY APRIL II 1897

tening to 1t at intervals in her play. Il
know what it says" she called ont after
while; ''your names
They listened. Sure enough, they heard
IL plainly, "Dot-Jot.n "Dot-Jot," and
looked happily ut each other over the head
of the child who had interpreted its sounds
for them.
wen all keep together naow," sald 30.
slowly; won an me and Mabel an the old
clock There shan't nothn separate us
any more"
And it was so.
ANNIE ISABEL WILLIE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
A BACK NUMBER.

They say that am back number
l5pt1ittlc care what they say
That slowly the wrinkles arc coming.
That my hair has begun TO DC gray
That rny eyes have forgotten to Twinkle
With the brightness 30 often they "oro
That the crows feet conciusively sho" thc1
That the days Of my triumphs are oos'
Yet little they know this old PAGAN
viii live tho same life he has led
Far into the trusts Of the winter,
When the glory OF autumn Is eeaa.
man with heart that is youthful
VIII always md some one To love-
And che 20 return the affection
Ito endeayers 70 show and TO prove,
-HsRkee Blade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
A Rondeau of Easter.

At Easter time feel the thrill
Responsive TO a bonnet bin,
Which cometh in Inasked, unsought-
The aftermath of bonnets bought
And other things which lightly III
The wish Of woman, and her VIII
To keep it up until-untH
Trip and swear. because I'm caught
AZ Easter time.
The holy rest. the gladsome still.
Which gently as a purling rill
Should soothe my soul aud calm my
thought,
Are busted as they hadn't ought
To be by this same bonnet bill
At Easter time.
WILL J. LAMPr0N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
The Difference.

It's nigh on thirty year err moro
Since Hannah left her mother.
An we agreed that she an
Could house with one another.
An all these years Of married bliss
That have shared with Hannah
Have gone 10 prove the diffrunce
'Iwixt man an woman's manner.
Now Hannah has her garden beds.
An tends her plants an posies,
While weed out my turnip plot
An hoe my early roses.
Then Hannah has her cats an dogs.
Her poll an pet canary.
While think more OF useful beasts
Ter keep the farm an dairy.
We're both contented with our lot
let her have her parrots;
She mover minds that prefer
The turnips, beets an carrots.
For in this life the pretty things
Are put beside the common.
And that's the reason why man
Vas made 10 love a woman.
Helen Chane'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
A Perfect Preventative.

The curator of the Columbo museum has
discovered that cocoanut oil mixed with
carbolic acid is a perfect preventative OF
animal coiors. The most delicate frogs and
snakes retain their evanescent tints when
preserved in it.-New York Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17

She (after the Easter service)-Did you
see me in the choir this morning'
He-Why. no. | wondered who was
making all that noise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17

LITTLE man and
a little woman
were talking in
low tones one
Easter eve in the
darkened sitting
room of n house
beside whose front
door rusty Grape
streamers hut-
tered. They were
brother and sister.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
ENGLISH GOOD FORM.

The rresher and Freer Code which Re
places the Old Social Etiquette.
In England, whether for good or evil, the
old code of social etiquette is being super
seeded by fresh one which has introduced
important notifications. Come think the
changes beneficial; others that they have
done much to Danish the courtesy and
politeness which gave such added charm
TO the intercourse of well bred people,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
AN EASTER PACKAGE.

lcoDyrisht. 1892. All rights roscrved.l
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Among
Our Own
People,

M and Mrs. William Goddard and
Miss Hone Goddard, with a party OF
nrominent New York society people, are
ruests At the Four Seasons hotel, Cum
berland Gap.
Next thursday evening has been de-
cided upon by Mrs. Henry Pearce, for the
dance To be given her daughter at the
Trocadcro.
mThe Brown University Banjo Club gave
4 concert at Peace Dale last Tuesday even
inc. and will give second concert at the
Onera House. New Bedford. on Friday
evening next, their previous one In that
city having proved SO enjoyable a return
cneagement was desired. Some OF the
me,nbers of the club will go from there
to Worcester to witness the Harvard
Brown University ball game.
eKendall Weston, who has many friends
In this city, and who Is well remembered
for his performances with the Talma
Club, is at present residing In chicago,
where he Is managing the Chicago ANA
cifv the members of which give perfor-
mapces every two weeks or SO for charity.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Clarke OF
Of his father Mr.. ID. l.. Clarke. They will
Miss Lou Manton has gone to North
Carolina for her health. Accompanying
her were her sister. Mrs. Grant and
daughter, and Miss Laura Camel.
Miss Ethel Sherman is spending few
weeks In Newport.
Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore and
family have arrived at the Hotel Bristol,
Paris. from London, where Mr.. George
Peabody Wetmore remains for time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

"Ast :. Of Reading Well" Elsie "A A:
J., Muldoon; ''Independence Bel, !:
tisan ASa wsrefgpSs'j wnS%fgsspj Mir1en NeiIis Mocor
mick singing. "The Bird Song" school |;
"Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address,
Frederic Jackson "The Loss or the San
Francisco" Thomas j. Critchley; "Ap-
peal for Starving Ireland" Thomas Coz
fey; Responsibility of American Citi-
zens, John Loveless "Duties OF Ameri-
can Citizens" Harold b. Maryott; Al
dress to Returning Soldiers" John II.
Donley; singing. "Fairy Chorus" scnool.
Inc judges were Augustus >. Miiier,
John Palmer and r. II. jackson. Mabel
Carpenter got the girls prize ana John
Donley captured the boys medal.
At Oxford Street.
The program at the oxford Street
School was Our Flag" read by John
Mahon; ''The Patriot and Traitor"
James E. ODonnell; "Gen. Grant, Jesse
IL. Stevens: ''The Problem OF Selt-Govern,
ment," Arthur II. Fairbrother; The Fall
Of the Indian Her6es." Thomas II. A. Car
penter; Ivan the Gar" Annie M. @.
Denney: Virginia" Grace = Sweeney;
The Huins of jamestown" Nellie y.
Coakley; "The Legend OF Bregenz. Addie
L. Douglas; "The Choice of Colors, " Dolly
Cole; Wendell Phillips in Faneuil Hall" !"
Helen b. Waterman.
The judges were Arthur II. Watson,
Walter +. Brown and Mrs. Edward
Hoiyoke. The prizes went to Dolly L.
Whitlelsey and John Mahon. AT most OF
the schools very nice music accompanied
the entertainments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

chiffon, with quaint, shining conceits in
Silver, make a pure colorless picture to
greet the day that Is so near.
The Easter novelties displayed inside
the store are well worth more than
passing attention. The showing of spring
garments Is as beautiful and as tasteful
as it is original. The ateliers OF Paris as
well as of Londen have been drawn upon
for the smart jackets and the graceful
wraps in the new and picturesque shapes
which make the fashions of the present
spring 30 much more than commonly in
teresting.
The exhibition of tailor dresses, of tea
gowns and of piquapt and pretty silk
blouses needs to be seen to be fully ap-
preciated. The collection of parasols is
one the like Of which has not often been
seen in this city. Spring is the pleasant
est season in which to indulge in the
pastime Of shopping. for spring fabrics
are fresher and more attractive than those
of any other season. If YOU doubt the
force of this remark spend an afternoon
at Ladd's and you will confess it truth
full. BY the way don't neglect the fans
In your round of observation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

The PROVIDENCE NEWS has made a very
liberal offer to Rhode Island workingmen, and
one that should have excellent practical re-
suits. The plan Is outlined as follows;
The NEWS proposes 10 send at its own ex-
pense Q representative Rhode Island working
man TO Great Britain to report upon the con-
dition of workingmen there. II will pay all
his expenses and furnish him with guide
books and all necessary information and as
sistance in laying out his route. He will start
some time in May, and will have time enough
10 do great deal of sightseeing besides inves-
tigating huts and novels and tenements.
England and Scotland are so compact that a
great deal Of work and play, too, can Be
crowded into . trip Of fairly generous dura-
ton.
The choice of the man who II TO enjoy this
"trip II left with the readers of the paper. the
only conditions being that he be one who
earns his living by daily labor and Ia compc-
tent and willing 20 keep those who have
chosen him 90 represent them informed by
sending On occasional letter TO the NKws, CIV
ing the results of his investigations. The con-
dition Of European workingmen has been de-
scribed frequently, but IL often happens that
reports are biased by the economic views of
shs writer's, and the present plan should re-
sult IN . report that workingmen and all
ssAsn en- aspssd upon - Substantially sccu-
sasA Ths hseesn @ the sue1eoS Vtu b read
IN jntogugt - RsoA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

IL
What the Newspapers Say About II.
From the Brooklyn Times.

THE PROVIDENCE NEWS has struck q new
and valuable idea in the way of newspaper
balloting. 1t offers to the bona fde wage earn.
ing workman who gets most votes free trip
TO Europe, paying all his expenses and giving
him every possible facility to obtain informn.
ton and asking In return that he give through
its columns an honest and unprejudiced state.
ment Of the conditions Of labor as he finds II.
The offer is open to Democrat or Republican,
free trader or protectionist, and the result Of
the fortunate explorers visit will doubtless be
valuable contribution TO the literature Of the
pending campaign.
We may add that the editor ~ . staunch
Republican, is not taking very serious risks
from a party stand point. 1t was just such an
exploring expedition as he invites represen-
tative Providence workman to take, that made
him ono of the most earnest, rs he is one of the
ablest, advocates Of protection in the United
States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Whist and Oysters.

About forty ladies and gentlemen of the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the Providence Vet
eran Firemen's association went from this
city to Portland in a large party wagon
Wednesday evening to the residence OF
their presiden Mrs. Charles s. Harwood,
to enjoy social evening. An oyster sup
per was served from $50 to $3.50, after
which games of whist aud bean bag Mere
indulged in, the prizes being won by Mrs.
Robert A. Cobb and Josiah Hill; BOBBY bv
Mrs. Lewis A. Cutler and Daniel Grim
wood.
Among those present were: e. w. Hall,
president of T.. V. #. A.; Mr.. and Mrs.
A. c. Winsor, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Myers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Hill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Archibald Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis A.
Cutler, captain of Hose 2; Mr. and Mrs.
Darius Pinkham; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Anniss, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Grimwood
and family, Ira Kelley, B. M. Burbank,
Mrs. Edward Peck, Mrs. Sarah Whitley,
Mrs. Sydney Kennedy, Mrs. Abbie Teft,
Mrs. r. A. Bradford Mrs. l.. M. Burdick
Mrs. II. l.. Garfield. Mrs. M. b. Crowell,
Mrs. G. S. Cobb, John Curtis, James Nc
Cold, Mrs. Franklin Gonsolve. The next
social will be held at the residence Of Mrs.
Archibald Martin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

THE PROVIDENCE News, sprightly Repub-
lican newspaper which In q few short months
has earned Its way into the good graccs Of the
people Of New Ensiand-and many others be-
sdes-has instituted q plan toincrease Its pop
ularity and at the same time gain valuable in
formation for its readers. Its plan is this,
The NEWS proposes TO send, at it's own CT.
pense, q representative Rhode Island working
man TO Great Britain TO report upon the con-
dition of workingmen there. IL will pay all
his expenses aud furnish him with guide books
and all necessary information and assistance
in laying out his route. The man In to be So
lected by ballot by the readers Of the NEWS,
and Of course he must be intelligent and able
In an occasional letter to express In q compre-
hensive manner the result Of his trip.
By this course the NEWS hopes TO learn from
an intelligent workingman the condition Of
labor in a Free Trade country as compared
with its condition In this land OF Protection TO
American industries. The question is already
an all-important one and its importance will
Increase as the great campaign Of 90 approach
cs. Information gained by the NEws in the
way suggested will carry with Il greater
weight than anything that could be written
merely from political standpoint, and the
worthy editor Of that paper IL To be commend
cd for his wise forcthought In the matter.
A paper, however, which like the NEWS wa
obliged 10 double its sire In less than month
after its first issue. may be exl 4 ~ sny
time y aAsasss seed tasas - sasxy sAs1