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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Make Your Own Opportunit!es.

The trse way to deal with adverse cir.
cumstances is to be a still greater circum.
stance yourself. Nine out of ten Of the
men who have been eminently successful
In their callings have fought the battle
of life up hill against many opposing
forces. Instead of bemoaning their had
lot they have bowed to the inevitable and
used it to their advantage Instead Of ask.
ing for an impossible chessboard they have
taken the one before them and played the
game.
Look at that tircless worker, Lord Brough.
am. Can any one believe that by any com
bination of circumstances his talents could
have been kept from asserting themselves
and winning recognition' 1t has been said
that if his station-had been that of shoe
black lie would never have rested content
till he had become the first sboeblack in
STANDARDIZATION Mathews IN Harper's
Young People.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
WHY Some DIcn Are Pessimists.

The great army Of pessimists is pitiable
multitude, and we see them driven or
dragged or lettering across the arena OF
thought in various stages OF bodily suffer
ing or decay; some the submissive captiyes
of pain and others his defiant conquests;
some giving vent TO muttered whispers,
others to loud remonstrance, but all seeing
the world as colored by their own weak
ness-Byron with his club foot, Carlyle
stormy and dyspeptic. SchOpenhauer with
his inherited susceptibility to pain, and
other leaders in the cutlery of pessimism,
together with throns of minor apes and
imitators distinguished for the most part
by the same unfortunate characteristic OF
physical deficiency. II these men had been
sound of limb and robust of constitution,
we should not have heard from them SO
much wailing about the evil OF the world.
the disappointment Of human hopes, the
illusiveness of human life and the cruelty
OF destiny. -Contemporary Review
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Tie Inyestment of Money.

There are certain we'll defined rules which
should govern all who possess money, and
which, if they are departed from, inyaria-
bly, result disastrously. The investment Of
money in securities is governed by the same
principles as are the purchases made at the
butchers, the bakers or the candlestick
makers, the only difference being that in
stead OF dealing with the tradesman the
woman is called upon to enter the banking
house or the brokers' Office, the surround
ings Of which are at first thoroughly unfar
miliar to her
But if SIZE will recall the hesitancy with
which she ordered her first dinner and can
remember her anxiety about the outcome
of that venture, she may rest assured that
the ordeal Of her first financial investment
will be no more trying The woman OF
foresight who goes shopping smoothes her
way By preparing a list of what she wants,
for experience has taught her that when
she has done so half the battle is over. So
it is in investing money. Determine first
how much is to be spent and next what it is
to be expended for.-W. II. Barrett in La
dies Home Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Trouble In n Cooperative Store.

The Kilmarnock store once kept two cats
"A black cat and tabby cato eat the
mice Of the store. a prudent member,
thinking this double feline expenditure
told unlavorably on the dividends, called
attention to IT, At board meeting one
night the question was thoroughly dis
cussed There was a black cat party and n
tabby cat party. 1t was agreed on both
sides that the two could not be kept, aud u
strong partisan Of the tabby cat moved the
nd adjournment OF the debate.
In the meantime the black cat disap-
peared and the division was never taken.
The secretary, who was instructed to ascer-
tain what effect the support Of the extra
cat would have upon the dividends, found
it unnecessary, therefore, to proceed with
his calculations This story is vouched for
by Mr. ilolyoake in his " History of Coop
Grafton. "-London Tit-Bits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
The Venus do Nfedicis.

Apropos OF the uncomplimentary appre-
citation OF the Venus de Medici by those au.
thorties in science and art-thc late Sir
Richard Owen and Mr. Holman liuns--it
IL interesting to recall that Smollett cen
tury aud quarter ago declined to be taken
in 10y the statue. Writing from Nice on
Feb. 5. II65, about a visit to Florence, hc
says: with respect to the famous Venus
Pontia. commonly called De Medicis. which
was found at TivoIi and is kept in separate
apartment called the tribuna. believe !
ought to be entirely silent, or at least con-
ceal my real sentiments, which will other
wise appear equally absurd and presump'
tnous IL must be want OF taste which pre-
vents my feeling that enthusiastic admira-
ton with which others are inspired at sight
of this statue. cannot help thinking that
there is no beauty in the features of Venus.
and that the attitude is awkward and oat
OF character "-London News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Smallest Country In the World.

The smallest country in the world is said
10 be the territory OF Moresnet. which lies
between Belgium and Germany. Its 1000
inhabitants are mostly occupied in tin min
ing, although agriculture is also engaged
I'm. Military service and election days are
unknown. The senate OF 10 members Is
appointed by the mayor, who is chosen by
two delegates. one from Belgium and one
from Germany. The police force consists
of one man, whose salary is provided by
the annual revenue about LOO francs),
which also maintains the roads and schools.
The territory was declared independent
in 1919 to settle the dispute when the
boundary was fixed between Germany and
Belgium, both countries wanting its tin
mines. IL contains only Pa square miles,
Public Opinion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
to Portland. San Francisco. Denver and

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Louisville.
Governor Mckinney has offered a re.
ward of $50 for the arrest. delivery and
conviction OF Thomas, alias Col Jones.
charged with assaulting and disfiguring
Bette Watkins.
Rev John b. Newton. rector OF Monu-
mental church, yesterday returned from
Williamsburg, where he conducted sue
cessfu mission during he week. lie VIII
occupy his pulpit to-day.
The committee appointed TO recon-
mend pastor for Venable-street Baptist
church met last night. but took no ac-
ton. They are on the alert trying 10
secure good man for the place.
The theological students Of Richmond
College crossed bats with the Apostles.
OF Blackstone on the college campus
yesterday afternoon. The game resulted
In regular walk-over for the equity
boys.
Cards are ont for the marriage Of Mr..
Jacob Crone, OF this city, and Miss SAL
lie l.. White. OF Norfolk, at the Cumber-
land-street Methodist Episcopal church.
Norfolk. Wednesday, April 26th, at 5:l5
o'clock p. NJ.
The police are progressing rapidly in
the sanitary inspection of Richmond.
While some of the places visited have
been found very filthy, the condition
generally is reported as good. The main
trouble seems TO be leaky water fixtures.
President NJ. Il. ingalls,. OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio. will arrive in Richmond
to-day on his first visit here since last
June. He has oygaged quarters at the
Hotel Warwick. Newport News. for the
rendezvous. and Il is expected that he will
be in this city for two or three days next
wccK.
Mr.. William G.. Miller. the president
OF the Tobacco Trade. yesterday re-
ceived letter from Mr. r. A. Dunlop,
secretary OF the Chamber Of Commerce.
expressing the thanks Of that body for
the prompt action taken by the Tobacco
Trade in assisting the sufferers at
ClarksVille
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
A Lecturer Tells a Story.

In an English village loquacious squire
and n garrulous rector both introduced a
lecturer. and their few words" occupied
nearly all the time which had been allotted
to the lecture The lecturer, however, was
equal to the occasion. He spoke about 20
minutes, and then looking at his watch
said:
Ladies and gentlemen, I must now
leave that may catch my train, but will
ask your permission before depart to sug-
gest for your consideration an occurrence
which took place on board a small Ameri-
can vessel
The captain, the mate and passenger
dined together. a roly poly pudding was
placed on the table, and the captain said 10
the passenger:
Stranger, do you like endsF
"'No'
"'Oh, don't yer' Me and my mate does
and the captain cut the pudding in two,
giving one end to the mate and appropri.
ating the other" The audience saw the
point and heartily applauded. -Youth's
Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
The Suicide of Hannibal.

Defeated at Zama, Hannibal fled to the
east to avoid falling into the hands of the
Romans and found temporary security
in the dominions OF Mithridates. He in
cited this monarch to engage in Roman
war, and his advice as TO its conduct being
rejected the war proved unsuccessful, and
Mithridates was required as one Of the CON
dtions of peace to deliver up Hannibal to
his enemies, the Romans. The unfortunate
Carthaginian heard of his approaching fate,
swallowed the poison which for years he
had carried about his person and expired
just as the ENJOYS arrived to take him in
charge.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
PERSONAL md GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmopd's Cit
zens and Other Matters

zens and Other Matters.
Mr.. j. II. Capers. Jr, Of Lynchburg,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. r. CT. Strachan, Of Norfolk, will
spend to-day in this city.
ExAlderman ]. Fred. Gum, Of Balti-
more, is on visit to Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Elliott Hazelgrove
have returned from their bridal trip. =,
Mr.. r. ], Winthrop. of Norwalk, Conn,
is visiting friends in Henrico county.
Mr. Philip ]. Ryan is still quite sick
at his residence. 1917 north Seventeenth
street.
Captain John A. Herndon. Jr.. and
MIR. Charles III. Hasker are absent from
the city on important business.
Mr.. w. G. Williams. Of Floyd avenue.
who came here sick from the University
several weeks ago. is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ. Chenowith, after
spending several months in the city, left
yesterday for their home in Ohio.
Miss Mollie N. Rawlings, Of Orange
Courthouse. Va, is visiting at Mrs. S.
]. Smiths, No. 81 east Cary street.
Judge Edmund Waddnl Is having a
handsome row Of frame buildings erected
on Marshall street, east of Church ain
avenue.
Miss Norma Cowman has left for Old
Point and Norfolk TO witness the naval
review. and will remain during the com
ing week.
Mrs. James L. Eye has changed her
place Of residence. and would be pleased
TO see her friends at 6l5 north Tenth
Street.
a congregational meeting OF the Grace
street Presbyterian church will be held
Wednesday evening, and six deacons will
be dedicated.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bailey Saunders
have returned from their wedding trip,
and are at 81 west Franklin. Mr.. Saun-
ders fathers
Miss Josephine Knox and Miss Resale
Scott, Of Warrenton. left Saturday morn
ing for Norfolk TO be present at the
naval rendezvous.
Judge John II. Ingram, Of Manchester
was on the bench in the hastings court
yesterday for Judge Witt. Only civil
matters were considered.
The attention OF the authorities Is
called to dead dog lying in the alley
near the gulley between Eighth and
Ninth streets. below Leigh.
Mrs. f. F. Adams of Washington, and
Miss Addie Nayes. of Brooklyn, N y,
are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. A.
Ewers. 1902 west Main street.
The handsome yacht Of Mr.. Gaines, Of
New York, went down the river yesterday
afternoon. She was escorted by the
Comet as far as the monitors.
The rumor is unfounded that Mr. w.
f. Moesta will leave for Europe early in
May. There was no farewell entertain
ment given by him on Thursday evening.
The property corner Of Tenth and Capt.
toll streets was sold last week by De-
noon. Upper e. Co., for the owners, who
live In Philadelphia. The price paid was
$4,000.
Mountcastle Oldham, Jr., Esq, clerk
Of the county of Accomac, was registered
at Fords last evening He called on the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth at his
home.
Mr.. Iredeli Jenkins. special representa-
tive OF c. w. Tanner & Co., has Just
returned from = successful business trip
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Winding Up of n Building Association.

a very enjoyable gathering took place
in the spacious dining-rooms OF Thons
Hotel, Seventeenth and Main streets. last
Wednesday evening.
II was the winding up Of the Citizens
Building and Loan Association. No. G.
A fine supper was prepared by Mr.. Thon
for the occasion.
Among the members present were:
Thomas VI. HiltZhimer. president: Charles
A. Schmidt. secretary; c. G. Thon. treas
urer; Joseph L. Sorg. Charles j. Schmidt.
George Sorg. Henry G. Kratz. Robert w.
Thon, George w. Richardson and many
others.
Mr.. Charles J. Schmidt, in behalf Of the
association. presented a gold-headed cane
TO Mr. Hiltzheimer and gold pen TO Mr..
Thon for their faithful services, to which
both responded in a graceful manner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Mounted Infantry.

Peter the Great organized dragon gren-
adiers In l70S who were armed with mus
kets and bayonets, as are their descendants
of today. We need not, however. 60 beyond
the time of Napoleon to find a precedent for
the Russian innovation which has so scan
dalized the sabreurs Of today. The car
bineers of the French army at the close Of
the last century were armed with carbine,
pistol, sword and bayonct. At Austcrlitz
there were still some thus equipped, and
the small musket without the bayonet was
retained during the wars of 1902 although
three years later it, too, was cast aside when
cuirassiers became fashionable, and be-
sides these special carbinecrs, Napoleon
had force of Dragons proper-that is ia
say. men trained to fight either on foot or
IN the saddle.
In 1902 there were q regiments composed
of such foot soldiers On horseback, although
the tendency, we are told, was for them 70
turn into real cavalry, with perhaps some
greater capacity for fighting on foot than
had the othsrA This tendency his svw been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
FANNY RICE loses HER DOG.
The Noble Brute Dies In Petersburg-ihe
Attachment Was Compromised

Attachment Was SoIhpi"''"'
That winsomc actress. Fannie Rice
and her excellent company again deiish'eo
theatre-goers at the Richmond Theatre
Friday afternoon at the matinee ana at
the performance Friday night anu ner
deiightfulness seemed not TO be whit
less than on previous occasions.
Miss Rice while In Richmond was
very sad woman, for her magnificent
Newfoundland dog-the largest in this
country-died in Petersburg Wednesday
from natural causes. and not from poison,
as has been enormously stated.
Miss Rice's attachment to the dos was
more than usual, for on one occasion
the noble brute saved the dainty SOU
brette from drowning. and by his faith
fulness won that affection from her that
never ceased until the sod of Petersburg
the soil where in days Of yore Federal
and Confederate fought the fray, closed
over the remains of mans best friend.
The dog was known throughout the
United States having Travelled with Miss
Rice for many years. and the loss OF
such a constant companion is deeply
felt by not only Miss Rice. but her entire
company.
Miss Rice and her company went 10
Petersburg yesterday morning, taking
with them a marble headstone for the
grave OF the noble animal.
The attachment sued out against the
Fanny Rice Company by Mr.. Ed. Hamn-
ton Cahill, lessee Of the Mozart Academy.
was compromised by both parties TO the
suit yesterday. Miss Rice. In the absence
Of her manager, argued that II was pre-
fersble to settle the suit in this manner
at was much better" said Miss Rice
"to do this than to have her MANAGE
Mr.. Purdy. make the trip from New York
to Richmond and return and appear in
court as party to any such suit"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
WESTERN DISTRICT ArToRSEYsu,,
Correction Of an Erroneous Impres.I..
Pertaining Thereto.

Pertaining Thereto.
DANV1LLE. VA. April IS. 1854
Editor The Times:
The following paragraph appeared :,
the Dispatch OF this date from It's Wash.
ington correspondent.
Among the Presidents callers to.t,v
were Representatives OFerrall ana
Swanson, who introduced to the Chic,
Executive Mr.. a. J. Montague. Of Dan.
vile. who has the Endorsement Of n.
delegation for the attorneyship OF thu
Western district. Mr.. Montague had M.
before been presented 10 Mr.. Cleveland
He was an enthusiastic Cleveland ma,
last year when delegates were elected
and I'm the face OF the fact that mos,
OF the Democrats in the Fifth district
were nti-Cleveiand."
This is certainly news in Danville 10
those who were thickest in the fight for
Mr. Cleveland last spring. Information
also reached this city to-day from the
very highest source that II is being
claimed in Washington that Mr.. Montaque
was an original Cleveland-man." ana
led his forces in Danville during the can.
vass Tor the presidential nomination.
90 OF the Cleveland workers OF thi,
city are especially outraged at this r..
port. as nothing could be further from
the truth, and they are curious 10 know
from what source such statements could
have emanated Judge Bergman Green
issued the call for and organized tho
Cleveland Club OF Danville and vicinity
in March. 1892.
Though solicited. Mr.. Montague would
never join this club, founded on the lines
OF all other such clubs I'm this and other
States, being designed 10 include all
Democrats in sympathy with Mr.. Cleve.
lands Individual views and purposea
even II they were doubtful OF HIS avaia.
bility, which was 10 be determined by
sagacious men when they got 10 Chicago.
The delegates TO be sent from Danuus
were to he men OF Cleveland preferences
but uninstructed. Such were the clubs
published manitestoes. The gentlemen
wlro enrolled nearly all the members u
this club, and who has the roll, as well
as many others, can testify that Mr.
Montague stated repeatedly during ths
contest that he was not a Cleveland man.
and the unprecedented struggle IN th.s
civ TO send delegates TO Richmond favor
able to Mr.. Cleveland and what he stood
for received from Mr.. Montague not ths
slightest aid or comfort.
In fact. he was invited and expected %
sneak az the famous opposition meeting
which came so near becoming a scene u
violence. The leadership % Ju9ge
bergman Green, at the cost Of personal
friendships, Is so notorious that our whole
population. including anti-Clevelasi
leaders. will testify to Il as an aci Of
Justice 10 him. The undersigned hay.
no idea that Mr.. Montague himself 's
responsible for such reports or that Pc
win accept OF profit by them IN 'ts
race for the attorneyshp, for whia
Judge Green also is being urged by hts
friends, and. as earnest supporters Of re
latter for that Office. they desire IN CON-
mon Justice, TO make the above statement
through your columns.
(Signed) u. j. HOLCOMBE'
II. c. FICKLEN.
II. r. MILLER
I. c. BERKELEY.
EUGENE WRITER'S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
Sanitary Condition Of the City.

A week ago Mr.. A. w. Packer. the
head OF the Health Department Of Tren-
ton, n. j.. accompanied by several mem
pers OF the City Council, visited Rich
mond for the purpose OF inspecting the
crematory. Upon their return 10 Tren-
ton Mr.. Packer in his official report to
the Board OF Health made mention OF
the visit to Richmond.
He stated that his party was taken
10 the crematory by Mayor Ellyson.
City Clerk August and DR. w. T. on
penhimer, president OF the Board OF
Health. They found the furnace In a
very satisfactory condition. In speaking
or the condition OF the city, Mr.. Packer
made the following statement:
II believe the city Of Richmond 10 he
the cleanest city in the United States.
j sought in vain to find a subject for
sanitary criticism. Their streets are
paved and curbed and carefully kept"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
pity For an Accrieyed Deity.

knew one sensitive, loving little grille,
in whose character conscientiousness and
pity were remarkably prominent. The
slightest fault committed, the lightest re-
proof, caused her intense suffering, and the
pain or distress of Others affected her still
more deeply.
One evening she mournfully announced
that she could not repeat her prayers-it
was useless She had been naughty. God
was angry ard would not listen. Where
she had received that idea Of an angry
God her mother was AT n loss to know, but
it was probably imbibed from unconscious
listening to reading or conversation which
was supposed to be over her head and UNI
noticed. AS earnestly as possible her mother
tried to dispel this thought, telling her that
God was not angry" when his children
did wrong; but, like the earthly parent,
grieved and was sorry. The child listened
thoughtfully. 1t must have finally occurred
to her that the heavenly father would have
q good deal of occasion to suffer, for her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16
TAXING CORPORATIONS.
s0MR PROMINENT CITIZENS x0I-
T<rIS0 THIS QUESTION.
The wells in tho City To he Inspecsed->A
Number Of Important Cases for the
HustinEs Court-Graud Jurors.
MAxcHrsrrR BurxAu RIcHNoxp TMxs. !

ll2l HULL sTRtEr. BEATTIx BLOCK
The question OF t,xempting certain COR
porations from city taxes is again caus-
ing considerable talk among many OF the
citizens of Manchester.
II Is argued by sew eral prominent citi-
gems that inasmuch as the supreme court
has decided that a city council cannot ex-
empt a corporation from city taxation.
why continue TO be lacking in funds for
the construction of sewers, the paving OF
streets. the putting up OF electric lights
on streets that are now in darkness at
night, the Improvement OF the sanitary
condition OF the city. and other improve
ments that are necessary, and refuse 10
collect taxes from the street railway
companies no " operating in the city?
A prominent lawyer OF this city. who is
familiar with the legal question involved
in the decision OF the supreme court
above referred to. stated that any tax
payer in Manchester could obtain man.
damus and compel these corporations 10
pay taxes.
1t is likely that the agitation OF this
question. in which all the taxpayers are
interested. will bring the matter before
the city council for consideration.
At the meeting of the city council Fri
day night a resolution offered by Mr..
TAYLOR was adopted. authorizing the presi-
dent OF the board OF health TO inspect
the wells in the city and report all sus-
picious ones and their location.
There is a very general impression thae
the well water used by the unfortunate
Brittle family had much to do with their
sickness. A.,
Some water was taken Friday from the
well on the premises where the Brittle
family live, on Semnnes street near SeN-
enth. and put in a clean demijohn. Yes
ferday morning the water emitted q SICK
ening smell that was simply terrible
The hustings court will commence the
'Anr,l term tomorrow. There are rum
her of important cases on the dochS''
arnone, them William A. Thorpe admlh-
fstratrix against the Richmoho anu
petersburg Railroad Company Tor NVu'
damages; Henry White against the CITY
~ Manchester for $1,000 damages; ANNE
Y and II. s. Price against the klchmohu
and Manchester Railway Company lor
saooo damages, and John w. Williams
against the Manchester Railway ana I'M
movement Company for $1,000 damages
The following grand Jurors have beeh
drawn for the April term OF the court;
A q. Evans. George +. Gary, Il. w.
Robertson, r. b. w. Beattie. Charles
Wake. T. j. Macon. w. L. Starke, u. a.
Carr. Slmuel Logan.
Judge John II. Ingram some time ago
ordered that the hastings courthouse
and the fence around the courthouse
square be painted. The work has been
done and the appearance OF the place
As beautified a hundred-fold.