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The advocate., 1892-03-23
INTRINSIC VALUE.
az THR ApYOCATR,

asked by THE ADVOCATE, has caused
some minds TO study the answer.
This same question, when answered,
leads to another; "Should the money Of
the country consist Of metal, or paperY"
1t now being q time Of depression for
the laborlng classes, caused partly or
mostly by bad financial legislation, re-
quires the right solution Of these prob
lens. For on the latter Is based the
prosperity of those who labor for their
daily bread.
Gold has properties which make 1t pos
seas intrinsic value; these properties are
ductllity, malleabillty, non-coFrosive, and
not being subject to oxydatiOn or other
change. It Is not acted upon by acids,
but readily forms alloy, ls we'll fitted to
be used as coin. [See Webster's dlctiOn-
ary.l
The intrinsic value Of any article Is
that value given 1t by man, to supply his
wants and desires.
II an acre of desert land supplies no
want, and is no use to mankind, then It
has no value either intrinsic or CONNER
cial. Gold being of some use to us by
these properties mentioned, must have
intrinsic value.
The uses Of gold are many; some are
indispensable to our interest and we'll
being, as far as any other metal, while
other uses are dlspensible. But whether
it Is necessity or not makes no difference
in Its value. AS long as 1t fulflls the
wants and desires Of man, and 1t does,
this gives it both intrinsic and CONNER
cial value. These wants and desires
being chiefly for monetary purposes and
display Of vanity.
That the value given gold is higher
than other commodities which are essen
tial to the welfare Of man, Is evident
Man for ages back has almost idolized
this shining god Of luster, and in many
instances haR given homage to it.
At the present day of refinement, cul-
ture and high state of civilization, we
witness the glitter of 1t to satisfy this de-
sire of vanity. In places of worship, as
In many others, where 1t Ia used TO beau
tlfy more than for any real necessity, IL
can be seen.
The high and low, the rich and poor,
all have q desire aud passion for this
precious metal, made more precious by
It's scarcity.
Vanity has set high price on this
metal because it possesses these proper
ties named, and especially that property
Of not being affected by air as other
metals are. The property Of color has
also given it superiory over metals used
In jewelry.
Let vanity dispense with gold and
CO unbTIeb ucuOnctlIo I've laOo '@IuC
on 1t according to It's real benefits that 1t
affords US, as the benefit given by iron
or wheat, and the contrast in Its former
price will be strikingly different. Yes,
it will shrink one tenth, or far less than
the commercial value of gold now.
Admitting gold to be the best metal to
be used as coin does not prove 1t should
be used thus. WhyH Its supply Is sub
ject to increase and decrease, and trying
to arrange the fat Of the government to
compare with its so-cslled intrinsic value
Is impossible. The amount when small
would render it more valuable, thereby
The advocate., 1892-03-23

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date.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
MISTAKEN MOTHERS.

Ono Whose Life Was n Perpetual SacrI-
A gentleman once said to me in
speaking of his mother, whom he
reverenced and loved as only few
mothers are loved, 'her only imperfec-
ton was her utter self-abncgation.
She was unselfish to n fault I had
known her many years as sweet,
timid little woman, shabbily dressed
and self-depreciating. knew instant
ly what he meant, and in that one
sentence l saw some of the suffering
this woman, who would have given her
life for her son, had caused him.
Knowing that she could afford suit
able and modern dress and many of the
comforts of life, she chose to go poorly
clad, and denied herself, not only
luxuries, but many things which
seemed necessities to one of her age, in
order that more might be spent for her
children.
l am sure she never guessed by their
treatment of her of the sorrow and
modification which her constant sacri-
fees caused her family, for no woman
ever received more respect and affec-
ton from her husband and children
than did she; the young men and
women, who called her mother.
were too kind and courteous to
ever show her aught but
their honor and admiration. They
were often misjudged and considered
selfish and unfeeling because they
were forced to be the fetishes for her
fond worship. 1t was rather hard to
bear at times the plying chances which
people cast at the faded. insignificant
woman who had been too busy plan
ming and working for other people to
work and plan for her own upbuilding.
Only little of the pride of life, q
little effort at making herself as beau
tiful as possible, little time spent by
herself for herself, would have added
more to the happiness of her children
than her whole life of remuneration
could do.
Since she went away. the little trials
which her mistaken generosity caused
are forgotten.
Every old dress. the little plaid shawl
which she wore cool mornings, the
broadcloth slippers, the calico sunbon-
net, are treasures beyond price. Per-
haps, after all, 'she builded better
than she, or we, knew" Her memory
is glorified by the recollection of her
great-heartedness- Once more, in
human flesh, the spirit of sublime de-
votion to others was lifted up, and the
little grievances which cast their shad-
ows on her children are no longer re-
membered Kate S. Crissey, in Arkan-
saw Traveller.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
IN OF ROANOKE,

Having been transferred to the under
signed, would respectfully invite an
investigation of its merits before going
elsewhere. A thorough business course,
shorthand (Ben Pitman and New Rapid
systems), typewrit ng, English and
business and ornamental penmanship
A thorough training school for young
men and young ladies who wish to fl
for the active duties of the business
world. For terms, day or night session.
call at the College, TIMES building, or
address j. f. COZART, Manager tho
National Business College, Roanoke
Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
THE VICTORY OF AN ATOM.
How Child Shamed Crowd of Jeerinr
Men Il Rnilrond Train

How a Child Slammed a Crowd of Jeerinr
Men on II Railroad Train.
A large jag rolled into the smols-
ing car of New York 81 New Haven
train at one of the Connecticut stations.
1t had possession of small man, who
was accompanied by an atom of HUI
mainly which huddled down by the
small man in the corner of the seat and
was completely hidden by the seats
high back and by the man. The man
fumbled in his pocket for his ticket,
and when he found it. tried to put it
between his teeth, where he could find
it easily when the conductor came
around. His hand went to his eyes,
nose and ears, to the amusement of the
spectators AT last he succeeded in
getting the ticket into his mouth,
where 1t remained about @ minute. and
then fell out and into the lap of the
atom beside him. Soon the man missed
his ticket. He arose with a Mortified
expression on his face and announced
to the car occupants with indistinct
articulation that he had swallowed it.
The delighted passengers made various
suggestions to the man. One advised
him to swallow railroad guide to go
with the ticket. Another suggested
that he should swallow the conductors
punch with string attached, SO that
the ticket might be punched and the
punch recovered. AT this point, a short,
fat man, wearing pair Of green glasses
and snuff colored suit, asked the man
where he was going.
"Sheeder Ill" was the reply. Cedar
Hill was the station he meant.
The fat man pulled out time table,
consulted it a moment pulled ont from
under the seat sandwich grip, opened
it, took ont small Wat and, rising,
said
1--WE are now at Wallingford 1 find
the running time between here and
Cedar Hill, whittier our uafo-tur ats
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
ONE- CENT IA. word Column.

Persons at a distance desir-
ing to insert advertisements in
the One-Cent-a-Word column
can count the number of words,
reckon at the rate of one cent
a word for each of the first
two insertions and half a cent
a word for each subsequent in
sertion, and remit accordingly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

The Invariable Rule. -Bloobumper
II can recognize the chronic objector
by the very first words he says"
Spatts-''What does he say?" Bloc
bumper-"He invariably begins: I'm
no kicker. but--'."-Brooklyn Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
EDUCATIONAL.

HoLLlNS INSTITUTE, VA. -HAV-
Il Ling recently removed several OIL
GERS and their families to new and COM
modious apartments, this Institute can
receive few additional nupils. They
should be present on the LIST of Febrn-
airy, the beginning of the second halfj
session. Hollins p. o., Va. CHAS. l..
COOKE, Superintendent. janeo-etdst
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
FLOR RENT.

TOR RENT-THE NEW STORE
4 room opposite postoffice, Campbell
street, fitted up ready for occupancy,
$50; 10 new five-room houses, Sill; Is
new three-room houses, IS, Cleveland
avenue, West End, near Norwich Lock
company Works. See HARTSOOK &
ADDISON, Renters, No. 1Os jefferson
street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
I'm this column will repay
perusal.

A l.. FUQUA, ROANOKE, VA,
~ Gas-fltting. stcam-heating. Sci
cntific Sanitary Plumbing, Boilers,
Ranges and Hot Air Furnaces.
The latest appliances and most Ex-
pert Workmanship.
The plumbing. gas-ftting and steam
heating in Hotel Roanoke, j. q.
lawns, a. s. Asbcrry's, Marshall's
Cafe and other fine buildings In Roa-
nokc. done by us, arc offered as refer
cnccs
Estimates furnished from arch tccts'
plans for work at any point in South
west Virginia aud tho Shenandoah
Valley.
A. L. FUQUA,
Ill Commerce street,
jan15-tf Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

WTALSAK'S NEW PLACE.-E.
w Walsak, the expert dyer and
cleaner. has opened new place Mt the
corner OF Commerce and Campbell
streets, and invites his old patrons and
the public to call and see him.
Suits cleaned for S1.50.
Suits dyed for $500.
Goods called for and delivered. Sat
isfaction guaranteed. nov29-6mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

EREDERICK j. AMwEG, g. e.,
n III. Am Soc. c. z. & Engr's Club
and builder, COMMERCIAL Bank Build.
ing, Roanoke, Va Hpr22-tf
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WYE THANK OUR PATRONS FOR
w their past patronage and hope
to continue our business relations
with them I'm the future. LOOKA-
BILLS PRINTING HOUSE. In the
center Of attraction. Roanoke, Va.
apl17-lyr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
NOTICE.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
n stockholders of tho Roanoke Iron
Company for the election of directors
for the ensuing year, will be held at
tho office OF the company in Roanoke,
Va, on Monday, February /, 1892, at
IL o'clock noon.
JAMES e. PORTER,
uec5l-to-iebl Secretary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

THE ROANOKE TRANSFER
4 Company is prepared to do all
wagons, good teayls and rcspon-
eible drivers. Prompt attention.
Offices, Freight depot and Jefferson
street, south. Telephone, 119.
oct1-1-yr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

NICELODGING ROOMS, IS AND 81
IN Railroad avenue, (up stairs).
Rooms IS to SOC per night. Front and
back entrance. Prompt and polite at
tention.
S. A. CCMPERT.
Fine saloon on first floor, No. IS (Tug-
giles old stand).
Restaurant No. % Railroad avenue.
dcc16-6mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

POARDERS WANTED-F IRST
- class board with homo comforts at
reasonable rates. MRS. HACKETT,
"a Third avenue II. O. ian14tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
MUSIC.

MISS ALICE APPLETON, OF THE
W. New England Conservatory OF
Music, is now prepared to give vocal
lessons At her residence, coz. Second
ave. aud Ninth street. eecie..i
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
PROPOSALS FOR JAZZ.

PROPOSALS WILL. BE RECEIVED AT THR
i office OF the city clerk until noon of Jan. ~
1892 for plans. specifications and construction OF
brick Jail with steel cells, combined win
mayors office and lookup, to be built on the pres
emit Jail site ioing the courthonse which s so feet
by 81 feet; Mayors office and his court room and
lookup with Is or 20 Bcssemcr steel cells on the
frst floor, Jailor's quarters over mayors office
to have three or four living rooms. The Jail
proper TO have q capacity for not less than leo
be built out OF properly hardened ave ply steel,
with proper arrangements for heating, vcntila-
tion, sewerage, light, water, bath tubs, etc. etc.
SUFFICIENT rooms for exercise In corridors, with
windows SO arranged rs TO admit ample light.
The appropriation for this work is $4,000. The
right is reserved to reject any OF all bids. All
bids must be marked Proposals for Jail" Ad
dress all bids TO GEO. l.. BENNETT, clerk OF
City Council. j. G.. GRAVES
Chairman Public Property COMMITTEES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

BY order of the board of directors,
meeting of the stock holders of the
Glens Falls Land Company will be
held at the office of f. b. Kemp, No. 8
South Jefferson street, Roanoke, at 8
o'clock p. M, Monday, February LIST,
1892.
This is an important meeting, and a
full attendance is requested, either in
person or by proxy.
C. A. W0OLFORD,
President
WALTER MCDOWELL,
JAM 5Uo Secretary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed have qualified as the executrix
and executor of the will of +. w.
Allen, and all persons indebted to tho
said +. w. Allen are hereby notified to
come forward and settle all accounts
that may be due to his estate, and all
persons holding claims against him are
requested to present them properly
verified in order that the same NAV be
settled.
SARA Moe. ALLEN,
dee30.2aw1m VIM. N.MORGAN.
SEAL PRESSES, PLAIN, SO. SELF.
~ mixing rubber stamps, from rs cents
up to S.: Hand stamps, from 25 cents
up. Self-supplying pads, 25 to so cents.
low in price as any manufacturers in the
United States. Call on or address J. ri
HALL. 1o3 Third avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

TABLE BOARDERS WANTED AT
a MRS. TATE'S, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Henry street. Excellent fare.
Terms moderate. jan10-tf.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN AT
i your home or Mt our studio by
flash light OF by daylight. Develop
ment printing and supplies for anna
OKE STUDIO, 100 Salem avenue.
my136m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

TX NEW 5-ROOM HOUSES, Sill; IS
~ new Broom houses. So: in West
End, opposite Norwich Lock Company's
works. l 10-room house. No. 6IO Henry
street. with modern conveniences, $40.
l s,room house, Henry street, corner
run avenue, $50. See list of houses
10, ,s rent. HARTSOOK & ADDISON,
los Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

NOTICE.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF the Buena Vista Land Com
pany, OF Roanoke, will be held ut the
Office OF The company on Tuesday, Feb
urary 8, 1892, at 12 o'clock IN. By
order of the board Of directors.
1ans-tdm ASA ROGERS, Sec'y
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

Stick them on your letters.
Stick them on the wall.
Stick them everywhere and help adj
vertisc the Town.
They are the samc as the sears" on
the first page of The TINES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

DEAK IL CO.,
Il Private Collecting Agency,
Times Building, 113 Henry st.,
Roanoke.
Masonic Building, Church street,
Lynchburg.
Special attention to claims OF mer-
chants, doctors, business and profess
ional men generally. No charge I'M
less collection Is made. decl-1mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

y" ANTED-A LIVE AGENT TO
w introduce novelty to business
men only. Will sell on sight. Call on
G. G. HARRINGTON, corner Seventh
avenue and Henry street. ian21.3t,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

THE STUDEBAKER FARM WAC
Il ON. For sale by HUGHES s.
CAMP. dec8-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
BUSINESS NOTICES.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
The firm Of Brown, Johnston Il Co., is
this day dissolved by Limitation.
Il. w. BROWN,
N. Is. JOHNSTON,
A. r. BOWDRE.
Referring to the above notice, we an
nounce to our friends and the public
generally, that having purchased the
interest of MIR. A. Il. Bowdre, in the
firm Of Brown. Johnston e Co., we will
continue the hardware business at the
old stand under tho firm name Of
BROWN & JOHNSTON,
and solicit continuance OF their pa
tronage.
All debts owing to the firm OF Brown,
Johnston & Co. are now due and payable
only to Brown & Johnston.
Respectfully,
f. w. BROWN,
n. Il. JOHNSTON.
Roanoke, Va, Dec. 81. jan15-3w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
ANSWER BULLETIN.

THERE are letters at THE TIMES
i office addressed to "Boarder,n
&c ID. e." Commercial and General
Information Agency" SC. H." "West-
ern" and Zinc"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
DIssoLUTIoN NOTICE.

The firm of Jones e Deaton, COM.
posed OF b. a. Jones and w. E. Deaf IN,
is by mutual consent this day dissolved.
w. +. Deaton has purchased Il. A.
Jones' interest in said firm All debts
due by said firm will be paid by, and all
debts due to said firm are payable to
w. E. Deaton.
b. a. JONES,
w. K. DEATON.
Roanoke, Va, Jan. 10. 1892.
will continue business at the old
stand under the name of W. Deaton
jamie I'm W. +. DEATON.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
LOST AND FOUND.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.
NOTICE..

BY order of the board of directors, q
meeting of the stockholders of the
Southwestern Investment and Trust
Company, of Roanoke, Va, will be held
at the Office of the Roanoke Real Estate
Company, No. Ill First street s. W.,
Roanoke, Va. en- Monday, February Is,
ds92, at IL O'Clock M. E. d. TUCKER,
oecretary. janis 3Odys
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

TOR SALE+A FIRST-CLASS CON
- fectionery and fruit stand in good
location; will sell cheap. Address, tx.
Y. H." TINES Office. jan12-3Ods
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
BOARDING.

pOARDERS WANTED PRIVATE
80 family, gentlemen or ladies. Large
rooms on first or second floor; all modern
conveniences; southwestern part of city;
minutes walk from courthouse. Ad-
dress I'D. NJ" Hastings Court Clerk Of
nee. jan22-1wk
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

MRS. S. b. WILLIAMS, VOCAL
WI and instrumental music. Music
room on Roanoke street, next to old
Baptist Church. Address care Ponce de
Leon Hotel. jan173taw-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
WANTED-HELP.

:" ANTED-A FIRS T-CLAS
w baker at Hotel Roanoke. ian21-2t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

ARGE PLEASANT ROOMS, CEN
-Atrally located. "a Sixth avenue s. w.
jan14.1mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

"ANTED-A BOY 10 OR II YEARS
w old with common school education
to take business course or short hand
and typewriting, for cleaning the rooms
OF the National Business College. Call
at college between and CD. m. J.F.
CoZARI. ian5-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22
METAL COMPANY.

corrlso, charging, ex,er,ors. siaennser's.
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slDELINaER, photographer, 3OI Jefferson.
. T.. DU BOIS & SONS.
FOR SALE.

DOR SALE IN GORDON LAND CO.,
~ Gordonsvile, Va, 015 lots and 91l
shares of stock. A bargain. II. S.BUR-
WE'LL, Avis, Va. ian15-1w.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

L'0R RENr-wITH BOARD; TWO
Il nice rooms. Apply $50 First ave-
aue $ ". noye-tf
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FOR RENT.

EOR RENT--TWO BRIGHT FRONT
rooms with board, No. $40 jefferson
street. Mrs. w. Il. PATTON. dec27-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

" ANTED.-PAR WITH $1,000
w to join advertiser in manufactur-
ing business Contracts already secured
Tor output of plant at profitable figures
No competition and the business an as
sured success. Excellent opportunity
for a safe and remunerative Investment.
Address OPPORTUNITY, care TINES
ONCE. an21-3t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MEND
w ing to do at home. MRS. HAY
COCK, 2O2 Third avenue ne.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

RABLE ROOMS, FIRST
~ floor. suitable for housekeeping.
No. SIS Eighth avenue s. w. ian16.lwk
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-22

XN A Mt f d ROOM AND TABLE
w boarders at $50 Campbell street.
ian20-tf
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

" ANTED-TWO OR THREE UN-
w furnished rooms. Location CEN
trial. References exchanged. Address
LOCh BUN l32. jan22-3t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-08
NOW COLUMBUS LOOKED.
Pen Portraits of tho Great Disooverer by
Contemporaries and Lister Historiaus

Pen Portraits OF tho Great Disooverer BY
Contemporaries and Lister Historiaas
In the opinion of Sir. Henry HarriSse. who
has made Columbus the study OF his life.
says the New York Tribune and who is uni
yersally regarded as tho foremost of all CO.
lumbar scholars, there Is not O single au-
thentic likeness among tho countless Gu
praved, sculptured and painted portraits
that pretend to reproduce the features of
Americas discoverer. Since they are. with
out exception. moro or less fancful. thers
ia hardly snv better way of bringing Colum-
bus before the minds eye Just as the man
really stood and walked upon the earth
than TO read what has been written about
him by those who knew him personally and
historians of later date
Strangely enough. the gossipiDg letter
writer and Official royal chronicler. Peter
Al artyr. does not cOndescend TO describe
the personal appearance OF Coumb 1-.
although he was well acquainted with him.
But in an unauthorized translation Tito
Italian of Peter Martyrs first " Decade"
made in 1901. and published in Venice in
1904. is interpolated the most ancient non
portrait of the great navigator. THIS book
|. 40 excessively rare that only one copy Of
IL is known to exist. and that is IN enc
tian library. IL is supposed TO be the work
of Angelo lTlNlbhnO, VINO unu Occbuc per-
sonally intimate with Columbus at Granada.
In Spain. He says that the discOverer was
robust man. tall, red-hai and with long
face
Another contemporary portrait OF Coum-
bus is embodied in the biography usually
sscribed to his son Ferdinand. although u
few later critics are disposed to believe il
the work OF some other pen. There it is
affirmed that: The Admiral was a man of
good shape and more than middling stature.
with q long face. and with cheeks little
full. though neither fat nor lean. He had
an aquilins nose and light eyes. white
complexion set of with bright color. In
his youth he had fair hair. but. when he
was thirty years old. il all turned white.
In eating and drinking. and also in the
sdornment of his person, he was very spar
ing and modest"
Oviedo. the historiographer of the Indies.
was boy of fifteen and a page 1T court
when Columbus was received by Ferdinand
md Isabella on bis return from his first
voyage, and ne had other oppor-
tunities Of seeing the fans Gus Genoese, al
though be is not known TO have been on
Intimate terms with him. Ia bits great his
DRY the discoverer 10 portrayed as q man OF
Inc stature and appearance. rather taller
han the average and robust in build. with
bright eyes, and his other features well pro.
bis hair bsing very rcd aud his
ace somewhat high-oolorsd aud frscklsd.