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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
An Elderly Snitor.

Come In, Mr. Splinters," she said, cor
daily. I'm real sorry fathers not here.
l b'leeve he's down on the lower end OF
the plantation, an mother stepped over
TO see Miss Polly Smith bout some weav-
in. Won't you have some cool water?'
THANK YOU Miss Sallie Ann; but did
mt come over TO see them, but you"
me" exclaimed the girl, as she took
the dipper from his hand and restored 1t
to the nail upon which IT hung. why,
what on earth can you want with me?
Are you trying TO get up picnic to help
pay Mr.. Shelburn's salary? Or are you
going TO practice some new pieces for the
eamp-meetin'?"
Neither Of these" answered the gentle
man. with twinkle Of his eye.
"Well, what Them asked the girl.
"Cyarnt you guess?" asked Mr.. Splin-
ters. looking as one who has a secret
which he thinks all must long to know
Indeed / cyarn't"
''Why. I want you to come over and
stay with u.s.
'When?"
at once"
How long win you be gomez" (she re-
membered the time she had once stayed
with his sister when he was driving cat
tie TO market)
I'm not goin' anywhere"
rs Miss Indy sick?"
Nor; but she's powerfully lonesome"
why. l see; you want me to come and
pay you a visit"
That's #, exactly; and a long one, too"
well, can I have my beaux?" she ask
ed, laughingly
A shade passed over Mr.. Splnter's
face as he said. II hope you won't need
any beauX-then"
II suppose. then, I can count on you"
she said, with a smile that bewitched her
admreT.
Indeed YOU can" he exclaimed, "now
and forever"
Not until then, when Mr. Splnters
seized her hand and attempted to put his
arm around her, did the young woman
take in the situation.
Springing up. and jerking her hand
away from his horny grasp. she broke
out in strain half amused and half dis
susted: why Mr.. Splinters, what on
earth is the matter with you? DO you
think I'd have an old bald-headed thing
like you, that's old enough for my grand
father? Why, good graciousl have you
lost your senses? Why don't you 20 over
and court Miss Corneely Jones? / reckon
she'd have you. But II that's what YOU
want to see me about you had les as
well 80 home, right Observation-Disclosures
Page in October LippincotCs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
No eign of II.

Patsy Clementine had been field-hand
"in ole Virginny befO' de wah," but at
its close she came North and went into
service In a New England city. Her new
mistress found her willing 10 learn, but
ignorant on most subjects connected with
the kitchen.
one day the lady had been making pies,
and when they were done she placed In
the oven a turnover, made for her lit
tie daughters delectation, and bidding
Patsy Clemehtine watch that turnover"
she left the kitchen.
At the end Of half an hour she returned.
Patsy Clementine sat comfortably on
the floor before the oven, the door Of
which was wide open.
what are you doing?" demanded the
mistress, as her eyes took in the still
pale turnover. on which the darkey's
eyes were apparently rivited.
lClar 10 yo' said Patsy Clemen-
tine solemnly rolling her eyes up at
her exasperated mistress, II Amt move
my eyes OFF dat trihin' little pie sence
you Is gone, an IL hab not turn ODER
yet, an OATS de truf. suah's Use a free
niggahW-Youth's Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
THELAYGUAGE or STONES.
Each Month has It's Own and Each Jewel
Meaning.

The stone associated with the first
month Of the year is the garnet, which
m ans constancy.
February claims the purple amethyst,
which is said TO bring the virtue Of con-
tentmeut.
March claip,s the bloodstoue, which
means courage.
Those who are born ia April must wear
a changeabe. dazzling di4nond, the
meaning of which is innocence.
May is represented by the emerald,
which is supposed 20 bring success I'm love
10 those who wear IL by right OF their
birth month.
June claims for her children the pearl,
the meaning Of which is purity.
Those who are born in July must wear
a ruby, which brings to its children no
bility OF mind.
August claims the moOnstone, which is
said 20 bring conjugal fidelity
To those VINO are born in September the
sapphire brings success and prevents evil.
The opal, supposed by many 10 be I'M
lucky, belongs to October, and 70 those
who ore born in that month It is said
10 bring happiness and hope.
November is represented by the topaz.
which means that those who wear It
rightfully by reason OF their birth may
claim fidelity and friendship.
To those born in December the turquoise
is said 10 bring prosperous ife.-Phiia-
delphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
Knowing " Doing.

One letter asks, ''Do you know the
methods by which your husband performs
ali his Illusions. and could you do the
same things2" / know fully, to the most
minute detail. how Mr. Hermann effects
his stage results, and / am the only per-
son In the world cognizant OF some OF his
inventions, because he could not trust
them to ordinary assistants. Yet, al
though / have been acting as his other
self upon the stage ever since our mar
riage. / could not perform the bulk OF his
tricks. l lack the practice acquired only
by lifetimes labor. and lack the con-
fidence OF the magician, which must be
born In one and can never be acquired.
verify believe that II l were TO attempt
the simple rabbit trick, after thousands
OF times l have seen II done, l would
scream, both from fright and the fear
that the audience were detecting my I'm
position as Bunny leaped from space into
hat. | am convinced that self-confdenee.
more than any other quality Is the first
requisite Of a magician. Few people can
really appreciate what imposition upon
human credulity meana-Addis Herr
mann N October L,ppipcotfH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
ABOUT THE HAIRBRUSH.
Hints Concerning It's Purchase and the
Care of it.

The right sort OF a hairbrush used on
the scalp two or three times day Will
remove every percepuble trace OF dan
druf. The scalp needs care, and TO reach
it the hair should be cut with the comb
at intervals Of extreme proximity so as 10
br.stie every portion of the skin and
brush away the scurf. The only brush
that will 20 through thick hair is the met
al woven brush, which, however, Is not
to be recommended unless the desire Is
to produce badness What ia known In
trade as the barber brushes are the best,
of hich the unbleached and urdyed boar's
bristle is first choice
1t is a mistake TO buy G black brush.
Even If the bristles are not dyed the
color conceals the dirt, and a dirty brush
will not clean the head II the bristles are
dyed they will have lost some OF their
hrmness, and instead OF going through the
hair or scraping the scalp they Will bend
under pressure. A womdn's hairbrush
should have bristles not more than halt
an inch long, unbeached. white preferred,
and stiff enough to scratch but not irritate
the scalp. it should be hand sewed; the
poirts should present an irregular sur
face 10 correspond with the elevations
and depressions Of the scalp. Such a
brush. wood-bound, cannot b. bought for
less than 50.
After every few strokes the brush
shotld be cleaned. the loose hair combsd
out and the bristies wiped with towel.
Unless this Is done il is really very little
use 10 brush the head A capital way TO
clean the hairbrush is 10 wipe II. gently
rap the bristle side on the window-sill
and wipe it again. After the hair dress
ing. comb the brush clean and air II In
the sunshine Rinsing I'm warm water,
containing ammonia. soda or carbolic acid,
will thoroughly cleanse the briStles, bur
a brush that has once been washed, IKE
a corset, is never the same.-New York
World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

some seasonabie Chat on seasonob q
Gowns.

some seasonabie Chat on Seasonal @
Gowns.
Now that the streets are alive with stu
dents hurfying 10 and from school the
question Of dress for the feminine element
is naturally one which both mothers and
scholars take an interest In. AS an early
autumn fashion. the Elton suit for girls
from u 10 10 Is very much affected though
the blouse waist which ACCOMPANIES
II Is brighter than the one which was
worn during the summer months The
blouses are generally Of bright plaid silk
and the material of the gown proper navy
blue or brown cloth.
Flaids are very much I'm vogue and
many OF them are being made up 10 be
worn later on I'm the winter. One which
Is DESTINED for girl OF 16 is a combina-
uon Of green, brown and claret with
tiny bar OF black running through This
mixture. 1t is made with a fun skirt
uhtfimmed save at the seams. which are
outlined with rows Of black silk buttons.
Inc Daby waist has a yoke Of black silk
ana large pun sleeves Of the same
while black ribbon bows are set upon the
shoulders and a belt Of the same encir-
Giles the waist. The hat to- be worn
with this gown is large dark-red felt
trimmed with an Alsatian bow Of black
800 'h44N H4'A ttlhliiS VulllS.
For younger girl a pretty gown OF
dark brown tricot with a plain skirt
reaching just TO the tops Of the shoes
and with little Jacket having open fronts
and revers that spread out over the fun
sleeves. This waist is trimmed with
narrow black braid, and a dozen or more
rows Of the same are sewed on to the
plain skirt. With this will be worn a deem
collar and cuffs OF white. the cuffs
turning back over the sleeve
A pretty dress that is as novel as n
is useful is Of black Henrietta cloth made
in Princess fashion. something after the
manner OF a long. full apron, with low
neck and short sleeves. This is shirred IN
at the waist line. and is intended 10
be slipped on over various guinpes OF
bright colors that can be alternated as
the wearer pleases. Black and old blue
are particularly pretty and seem 10 be
especial favorites Of the young folks for
this winter.
Some regular tailor-made gowns are
seen for young girls of Is and II. They
are absolutely plain save for a little
fancy vest OF dotted cloth tint cores
ponds with the rest Of the gown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
FOUND AFTER FIFTY YEARS.
Madi.on's Historic Feature, the stone he"'
OF an Indian God.

Of an Indian God.
After having been lost for more than
fifty years one Of the historic features OF
Madison has been recovered. 1t Is
a rourh hewn image OF the head OF an
Indian god. =.
Archaeoiogists have puzzled over 1t
without being able 10 locate the period IL
represents. IT is conceded to be OF great
antiquity For many years 1t WIS in
stone wall and was pointed out as one OF
the features of the town
Workmen engaged In the construction
OF the depot tore down the wall. Then
It was the head disappeared. II was recov-
cred recently in n meadow by 1. Lee
Scranton, who Is both archaeologist ana
geneaolog1st OF the village. 1t has beeh
bought by Nathan T. Bushnell.
The image is mentioned In smith
History OF Guilford" and other historical
sketches. From the earliest days OF settle
existence over one hundred years old
ment has been known. There is letter In
written by n grandfather to his grand
children living in Madison directing them
Ia go a certain distance northeast OF
TuIis Pond and there see the "oid Indian
god".
Nsny OF the grayhaired men of the viii
lage remember the awe and curiosity
with which they used to gaze upon this
strange figure when IT stood in the stone
wall.
A question as 10 its whereabouts was
agitated few years ago, and a dlligent
search made for the relic. but without
success. Every trace of It seemed to have
disappeared. and IT was thought that this
this stone with others had been broken
up and thrown into the roadbed Of the
railway.
Mr.. Scranton the other day happened
upon the only person living who prob
ably remembers what became OF the
stones in the old wall. Joyfully following
up the cew he found the image. New
York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
BefOre aud Alter

A Kobe, Japan. paper copies queer
advertisement which has been hung OUT
on the board Of a rich man at Matsura-
gaia, Nagasaki. The notice explains
Itself: when my daughter was sick 1
prayed the komplra OF Sanuki province
Tor her recovery. pledging 10 let her pay
thanksgiving visit TO the temple by
creeping on her hands and feet all the way
through. In Imitation OF cattle. II she re-
covered. The prayer was heard and she
recovered by the miraculous influence or
the almighty deity. But. after all. II Is
Impossible for a tender girl 10 creep sew
oral hundreds or miles TO Sanuki. 1 should
therefore IKE 10 find a substitute TOR her,
and IL anyone Offering himself or herself
for such be found suitable to the task,
VII ecer such a person G,voo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS.
INFECTIONS FOR THEIR PLEASURE
AND PROFIT.
some Instructive as Well as Enjoyable
Reading For the Children's Perusal.
Father Times Letter.
The Weaver.

Green ribbons. green ribbons, green
galore
Silky and shining, million or more;
Set with the sparkling Pew diamonds
OF morn
Green ribbons, green ribbons, green ribbons
OF corn.
Green ribbons. green ribbons that hutter
and sway
As the summer goes Laughing along her
bright way
10 would we might pull them and take
them 10 town
TO tie on a bonnet or loop up gown.
% show me. / pray thee, the marvellous
room
Where the maker has set up the green
ribbon loom:
o show me the weaver. Of mircle born,
Who wove the green ribbons, green rib
bons Of corn. Housewife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
A YOUNG AITORGET.
Woman Who T. seeking Political
Prefermeut in Ohio.

Preferufut IN ONO
Hiss Edna Gray. of Hnlsboro, o., is the
first woman Of her State 10 be the nomi-
nee of a political party for public Office.
Woman suffrage ideas have never obtain
ed very extensively in Ohio. so that the
nomination OF Miss Gray Tor prosecuting
attorney OF Highland county Is an eX,ep-
tional honor 10 her sex She is but TWEEN
ty-one years old, is farmers daughter
and. prior TO her admission 10 the bar,
was locally famous for her evolutionary
exhibitions She vas graduated from the
Cincinnati Law School last May, and at
once opened law office I'm Hilisboro, a
historically famous old village OF Southern
Ohio, the bOyhood home Of Gov. Foraker.
She was SO successful with her first
two cases that Older lawyers gave her un-
reserved commentator. and the Prohibit
tionists nominated her for pros tcutlhs
attorney al their recent county confeh-
ton. AS Hllsboro is the centre Of the
strongest Temperance and prohibition Sec
ton Of Ohio, there is a possibility OF
Miss Grays election, the more because the
gallantry Of the Highland county beaIN
IS far above par.
At a recent meeting Of her party adhe-
rents she made a stirring political speech,
along with ex-Gov. st. John, the Prohi-
bition apostle OF Kansas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

Like a bird with spent pinions that sinks
10 its nest,
7 rest by the marge OF eternal unrest.
The touch Of thy garments hem combed
ike fleece
Doth heal with a miracles instant sur
cease.
AS soothing as whisper from forests
green naYes.
The thunder subdued 10 u sigh In thy
waves,
I have striven an atom with atoms at
war.
Now, close 10 thy bosom, I futter no
more.
Wilbur Larremore. Oct LiDpincott's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

pleasant letter last week to let me know
whether his parents subscribe Tor ,ne
Times It being the rule that only cruz
members can compete for Puzzle fr'Hss,
and only the children Of subscribers can
become members OF the club.
Children's hours are az usual from 90,
10 11.O on Mondays. Wednesday anu
THURSDAY has will be glad TO see any
OF you then fooH Hi va"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

'RicHmoSD. Va. Monday, September % ls@
n have stated things in this adj clearly with view OF
not misle aiding y9u In fact not onY IN .he.e eins
can Won be suited but in every departmeis IN our
House there similar chances or you IheS IT.
dispIayed conspicuouslv everywhere it DIX
thing for Us 10 say that have the denee Oh al our
msstatemen We arc mere 10 sway ~ to"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
Observation-Disclosures

l. Behead a trimming and leave a card
z Behead the darkness OF night. and
leave the place Of departed spirits.
3. Behead guide at sea and leave
follower OF the sea-
4. Behead what is called by some
authority. and leave a learned man.
q Behead what a business man ought
to be, and leave a musical instrument,
g. Behead the total and leave an ex-
caVation.
z. Behead a coachman, and leave a
body OF water.
16t--ANAGRAAs.
j. From ABEL is acid" make an
Athenian general.
2. From shut Door e" make an
ancient history.
8. From "Clios set them" make an
aged character.
8. From IL cheer u.s." make a man
Father Times Letter.
"The Times"
Dear Boys and Glrls:-I am afraid that
those OF you Who have sent in original
compositions for publication are quite
out Of patience by this time at the fact
that they have not appeared upon your
page or the paper, but the fact Is that there
were number Of good reasons for Il
which / Lave not the space to explain
In one or two weeks those reasons will
no longer exist. SO try 10 wait patiently
until then. and In due course they will be
published. II is gratifying 10 note the
neatnefs displayed in the preparation OF
your sketches; that is quite as desirable
Us any good q, alities they may possess
as Literary compositions. and I wish to
AK NJ W.IdYeseA who FrQtA n \ xaxy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24

Crosswords.-1 Water driven in small
particles by the wind. 2. A long strip OF
leather' .. Used or sweeping T. A
male relation. s. The STAFF of life q
To weave three or more strands. a
beast OF burden. 5. Used in marking time
3, A time Of darkness. TO- Built TO in.
close land. II. A fancy. 10. one who
feings part. 13. A combat. a. To
breathe heavily. IS. Scarcely sufficient
The corkscrew read downward means de-
Law ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
There IS HOPE

For every one who has blood trouble provided
In what shape or how long stapus 80 Ear i'm
none Of the vital organs have pes ii. SIS.
paired as to render a cure impossliDrer royes the
goes TO the root of the disease, ana isahody and
Cause, by expelling the poison from dJ system
at the same time Is a tonic 10 thv w., "a hong
However bad your case may be, tneio -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-24
MILLER G. RHOADS
RioHnoSD. Va. Monday, September

-. e s. 9 e
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-06-02
DECORATION DAY AT eooDLAND

The observance of Decoration
day at Goodland was more gener-
al than on any former occasion.
Although the wind was bolster
Gus and clouds of dust filled the
air there was large attendance.
The Opera House was crowded,
and a number of people being
obliged to stand.
The services were very inter
esting and the programme was
we'll filled. Colonel C. D. Jones
of Norton, was the principal
speaker, and his speech was fine
indeed. It showed a great deal
of care in the preparation, was
scholarly and was delivered in
fine style. The address of Mrs.
Jones was also highly apPreciat-
ed, and some thought she exceed
ed her husbands address.
The recitations, singing, music
and cecorum of the occasion were
all good and proper. A very
large number of people went in
carriages to the cemetery.
The usual ceremonies, the de-
coration of graves, the firing Of
the three volleys by the Sons Of
Veterans were the principal do
ings at the cemetery. The mana
cement is to be congratulated on
the success of the observance Of
the day at Goodland.
In the evening the G. A. R.,
w. R. C. and S. of V. held &
banquet in their hall which was
largely attended.
Captain S. NJ. Fry has the
Sons of Veterans we'll drilled anc
they performed well and made {
good display.
Commander Brets presided
with dignity and his remarks were
very appropriate. "Honor tc
whom honor is due" The whole
affair was we'll managed and wa:
a decided success.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-06-02
THIEVES CAUGHT.

Sheriff Kemp, Deputy Sheriff
Johnson, accompanied by Fred
Larson, the Dane whose tools
were stolen, and Andy Myers, the
man who works for K. G. Her
ron, went out northeast on Sun
day morning.
The sheriff was armed with a
search warrant for the premises
of James Howard, living on sec
ton 1868.
Search was made of the premi-
ses and they found stolen articles
buried in a straw stack, among
which was the sash of Judge
Umbarger's house, some of the
tools belonging to Fred Larson,
and the tarPaulin belonging to c.
F. Warmer.
lin Howard was arrested and
brought to town and lodged in
Jail.
The preliminary trial was held
Monday forenoon before Justice
Albee, who fixed his bail at 5000,
and will be held for grand lar
ceny. They also found new
double harness. The Howard's
live about Is miles northeast OF
Goodland and suspicion has been
entertained some time that they
were pilfering. Andy and Jim
Howard were both in town on
Friday night until about II at
night and the suspicion that they
were the parties seems to have
been well founded.
Andy was not arrested because
the stolen property was not found
on his premises, although there
seems a strong probability thai
he was concerned in the affair.
Strenuous efforts should be
made to get all the missing arti-
cles and bring all offenders tc
Justice. The tools of Larson's
were not ali recovered, some Ic
chisels and an anvil were moi
found. We hope that the county
may be rid of such thieves who
have been skinning claims o
lumber and almost anything II
sight.
Later-Another search war
rant was issued for the purpose O
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-06-02

sed through Goodland on Monday
en-route to Denver.
Tohn Briedenthal, the state
bank commissioner, was in Good
land Wednesday to examine the
Farmers and Merchants bank so
that they can proceed to transact
business.
The extreme cold rain of last
week killed some stock in the
county. M. D. Cuthbertson lost
d head, Mr.. Chesmore II and
William Smith 4 colts. A cold
spring rain will kill stock quicker
than a blizzard.
w. E. Dewitt of LaBlanche,
was in Goodland on Saturday.
He had a grip in which was some
clothes and nesting among them
was a rattlesnake. He is snake
charmer and handles the rep
tiles without fear.
George Patton was down from
Goodland Sunday. Mr.. Patton
is a salesman of high ability and
and is senior clerk of the Kahn
Shoe and Clothing house at Good
land. His family is now making
calculation on moving to that
place. Colby News.
Married, George S. Miller anc
Miss Lourilla A. Smith, both Of
Goodland, and James S. Miller
of Goodland, and Miss Francis
E. Mays of Presley. Both couples
were married on Monday after
noon at the office of the probate
judge by a joint ceremony, w.
A. Umbarger officiating
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-06-02
MEEKER-BENNETT.

Married, at the home of the
brides parents May 25, 1893, Mr..
Allen A. Bennett and Miss Jessie
B. Meeker.
Early in the evening the guests
began to gather at the home of
L. F. Meeker and by 8 o'clock a
large party of invited guests from
Edison, Goodland and Brewster
had gathered to take part in the
enjoyment of the occasion that is
not excelled and seldom equaled.
Promptly at 9 o'clock Rev. Pit
man, the little bridesmaids with
their beautiful and rich boquets
of flowers followed by the bride
groom and bride appeared before
the company of admiring guests.
The bride was adorned in a
beautiful costume of white cashi-
mere and silk lace, and was not
the delight of the bridegroom
only, but was truly the queen Of
the evening.
A sumptuous repast was enjoy
ed by the happy company and
they surely did justice to the
viands that were prepared to at
tract the eye and satiate the
hunger.
After supper the time was spent
in rendering, and being entertain
ed by vocal and instrumental
music, and a displaying of the
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-06-02

searching for other articles missed
lately and for the harness, but on
reaching the place the most of
the articles found on the former
trip were gone and thorough
search failed to locate them.
Andy Howard was brought in on
this trip and now languishes in
Jail along with his brother. They
will both be held for the district
court.