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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
Where tho boston Hotels, Silver Goes.

The fad Of collecting spoons for SOU
venirs has rami6cations little dreamed
Of by those who toy curiously with the
quaint little products Of the silversmith's
art as they sip out of dainty porcelain
the fragrant brew from my lady's tea
ball.
Harvard boys are faddist as well as
their sisters and sweethearts, but they do
not seek the uttermost ends Of the earth
for their treasures The famous and
hospitable hostelries Of the neighboring
Hub are where they carry on their dep
relations
The moro thoughtful and honest first
make sure that the obliging waiter does
not have to replace the missing article,
and then they slyly slip fork or q spoon
into a poohet, and no matter what the
check may amount TO the spoony sopho-
more is happy, for he has added an
other to his collection with which TO
mystify his fair friends.
This accounts for one who at little
spread took tea from an Adams House
spoon aud salad from fork bearing the
word "Parker's."
If tho student has been industrious,
every individual Of party uses silver
from a different hostelry.-Boston Her
aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
The Atlantic Ocean.

The area Of the Atlantic is about 3d.
100000 square miles, less than half the
area OF the Pacific and between one
sixth and one-seventh Of the total sur
face area Of the world. 1t would form q
circle 0, $50 miles in diameter, which is
rather moro than double the distance
from Liverpool to New York.
its depth Is much better known than
that of the Pacific and averages more
than 1000 fathoms, probably about a.
600 feet, or about a miles. The height
Of Mont Blanc Is about three miles.
The cubic contents are therefore near
~ q, 900, 900 cubic miles, 80 that tho At
lantic could DO contained bodily in the
Pacific nearly three times. The number
of cubic feet is III followed by IL CT
pliers, a number that would be licked
of by our million clocks in SIC, 900 years.
Its weight is $4,000 billion tons. and the
number of gallons in it is 70 trillions. A
sphere 10 hold the Atlantic would have
to be 1894 miles in diameter.-Long-
mans Magazine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
a FLOCK OF SHEEP.

bvpr NE Gaia che bright air ciings ana tnsIes
In The colder sunscs, while the red vino
ewuops -, .,
k,oon the nibhled knobs. and from the d'nelcs
The shccp ere gathering in frightened groups
From the uids feld tho lassards olSas ana i0'-
4 arn~sr huri. hss CRY and hcotins laugh,
And orH rouns swain. too glad to whoop OF
hoilo. -
Sov crowdins into little eroups and eddios.
They swiri about and charge ana Try 70 pas,
TIE sAsep dog yclps and heads them OH ana
A,s ycunds and nolds them In scething
mnsA
s,,.x stand n moment with their heads uplifted
,fil the wise dog barks loudly on the HANK
They all at once roll over and are drli'ed
nowr. the small hili toward the river bank
Covered with rusty marks and purple bio'ches
Around the fallen bars they flow ana leap
the wary dog stands BY and Sccniy watches
AsK ho knew the narne OF every sheep
~, aovvn m. road tho nimble sound de-
creases.
The drovers cry, the dog delays and whine'.
And now with twinkling feet and glimnerins
heeoos
Thoy round and vanish past the dusky pines
The drove IL gone: thS rudy wind grows colder;
The singing youth puts UP the heavy bars.
Beyond the pines he sees tho crimson smoider
: And catches in his cyes tho early stars.
duncan @. Scott in Youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
Entertaining the Butcher.

Little Mary is the daughter Of q Pres
byterian clergyman in pretty village
of western New York. One morning a
corpulent butcher called at the parsonage
with a roast Of beef for dinner. Mary
answered his knock at the kitchen door
and proceeded to entertain him until her
mother should arrive. The pastors wife
on her way down stairs overheard this
conversation:
This is very lovely day, Mr.. Mea-
son."
1T Is indeed"
"Do you like roast beefT
eyes"
"Do yoo ct Il every day!"
Not every day. Whyr
Nothing. only youR stomach sesmsto
AaAarn9 TN ouzA Nor YoEk TmA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
AN INSANE TROOPER.

Roosatly, whilc wandering through an Ola
A zteo mountain village IN which disabled SOL
dlers were CHARTERED Immediately after tho
overthrow o. tbs hoathen empire. found
among so,no b7riod camp accouiern snts an
old uauuscript crumplcd up with other papers
IN battered leather kDapsack. My knowl-
eago of Spanish soon revealed for me the fol-
lowing curious and word story, also short
exploration of It, probably written by the
owper OF the knapsaok. As It may be OF inter-
est 10 souno, though perhaps for no value more
sh.n that OF idlo curiosity, will submit the
pcsnn Of my discovery 10 public perusai-THE
TRANSLATION
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
A Large Cross In an English Church.
City Times

The largest cross in any church in this
country ~ the Great Rood" which the
Duke of Newcastle presented to the
Church Of ST. Adams, Holborn. 1t is an
enormous crucifx, the cross of which is
over 20 feet in height. and hangs sus-
pended from the chancel arch. The cross
itself is colored dead olive green. and
the arms have terminals Of fower-de-luce
and Tudor roses. The sacred figure is
painted and gilt. while on either side
stand prescntments of st. John the Dr.
vine and the Virgin as "the Mater Dolo-
rosa" The idea of the work has been
chiefly borrowed from the rood crosses
to be seen still at st. Peters, Louvain,
and at Oplinter in Brsbant.-London
Tit-Bita
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
A Terrible Looking Pin

A well known gentleman Of Seattle the
other day handed to a reporter curious
looking soarfpin, tho head Of it being Of
the sfso OF q small marble, such as is
used by boys. In color 1t was a peculiar
reddish amber, and seemed TO contain a
strange nfeiike heart, from which drop
of blood appeared ready 10 fall.
"a heart Of fire bedreamed with haze"
~whot Is ity" asked the reporter.
ut is On eye taken from q mummy
was tho reply.
"Where was Ii taken fromY was asked.
~ was at africa, Peru, in 1889, and
took IT from mummy myself" was the
reply. "a number Of young men and
myself one day were out for sport and
ding up dosen mummies for the sake
Of seeing what they had been buried with.
We found money, pieces of pottery, ETC.,
but did not strike gold mine. Nearly
all the better class of mumuies seemed
to have these eyes In them, and took
this from ono Of them. could not
learn what it was Some people in Poru
conteud that 1t Is the natural eye pre-
served and hardened In some manner,
while others think 1t a fish's eye. They
do not bother their heads much about it
down there, however. The faot that
these eyes arc found in mummies is sufi-
cient for them / have never heard Of
any tradition connected with them.
II took the eye to @ jewelry store in
San Francisco and tried TO get 1t pol
ished, but could not. although half a
dozen men worked on 1t. The powder
arising from it while they were at work
would make them deathly sick and also
get in their eyes and blind them tenn
porarify. You see that it has scaled off
in places. finally had it set in this pin
as you see Seattle Press-Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
NOTE 10 VISA.

After our capture OF the city we had In our
palace deranged trooper. lie had killed q
comrsde, but being crazy we considered him
irresponsible. As he had Also aided In the Az
tee overthrow. wo talt grateful 10 him and
made no attempt to bring him to trial. In
stead, we humorod him, giving him the writ
ing materials for which he begged and allow
ing him to roam where he chose.
One day In walking among the ruins Of the
great temple found body lying across
long, couch shaped stone Of jasper. Buried In
tho breast was a stone knife, such as was used
by the Mexican priests. turned the face up
ward and recognized the deranged trooper.
When we prepared him for interment we dis
covered In his jerkin this parchment manu.
script ANTONIO DEL A. G.,
Corporal Of the Guard.
kansas City Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-26
In Kentucky Jurors Must he Able to Read.

Circuit Judge Green in murder trial
at Wiihamstown decided that not being
able TO read disqualified person from
sitting on jury. It is the first time the
question hos been raised we believe.
Section as Of the criminal code pro-
vides: The court shall, on motion Of
either party. and before argument to the
jury, instruct the jury ON the law ap-
phcabls 30 the case, which shall always
be given In writing" Congressman
Dickerson made the point that each jury
msn should b able 10 read the instruo-
tons himself. and u b could not do this
hs was dsQuanAsd Thejudgs sustalnsd
the on5edtm.-0n snup Vy) 0asstts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
All the Same.

Young men are scarce at the water ing places this summer" remarked the drummer to the hotel clerk.
 Why don't you go and subtract one from the scarcity:" suggested the clerk.
 That's what every girl is trying to do," laughed the drummer. But have beeA," he went on. Il just got back. was at place down by the sea, and to about 40 girls there were not over six men, not counting old men and hus- bands. There was a lark, though, there from Detroit, who was equal to dozen ordinary chaps, and a more vigorous and persistent firt I never saw. He was daisy, and all the girls were stuck on him, but he had to get up and hustle be tween two days"
 What was the natter" interrupted the clerk. Did he try to beat the hotel?'
 Not much-he wasn't that kind. What he did was joke. I said he was fiirt. and every day he had one or two new girls on the string, and he handled them so skillfully that each thought she was n favorite. On the last day a new girl was listening to his vows, and when they parted she had little bow of green ribbon which she was to wear on her right shoulder at the mask ball they were giving that night. so he would know her and devote himself to her. She was greatly hatterel and kept the secret close, and that evening when the ball opened she there in all her glory, look ing for him in the suit he had promised her he would wear. But she didn't look long for him, because right next to her was girl with the identical green bow op her shoulder she wore. and a little beyond was another and still another. By this time the others began to take notice, and in about 10 minutes there were 2 green bows piled up in the mid dle of ths floor, and 2 maidens were looking for a mask in the shape of Bun- thorne, but they couldn't find him, and they never did find him, for before the ball was over he had paid his bill and skipped on the first train"
 1t wasn't you. was it:" ventured the clerk. and the drummer swore it wasn't. Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
{ nantArTH ENe

There are some people who have no imagination. but cling to the literal with painful assiduitv. Jim Blaisdell was one of these. and his happy faculty of taking things seriously lost him an elegant wife.
 It was this way Colonel Latitta is 8 southerner and very sensitive. especially about his personal appearance, which is quite distinguished. He rather liked Jim and Jim dotted on the colonels daughte-. ard it was . foregone cocclU- sIon in the family that J;r, would wiz the girl. as the father was on his side.
 One day the colonel took Jim out to ride behind his cantankerous Kentucky mare. and she kicked the dashboard of the buggy into smithereens and landed both gentlemen by the roadside
 This wouldn't have been so bad, as neither of them was hurt, and the colo mel was doing the driving. but Jim had to discover d fracture in the colonel's right eye. and he at once began to make fuss about 1t.
 You're seriously hurt, sir" he said in his most sympathetic manner.
 Nothing wrong with me" snapped the colonel. who was looking for the mare iii q dazed sort of way.
 But your eye, sir. is badly damaged" |"
 Never mind the eye. Help me to catch the critter."
 II must insist on bandaging your eye first. colonel. Why, it is blurred mass, and I greatly fear you have lost the sight of it. persisted Jim.
 Look here, you young fool" roared the colonel, cant you attend to your own affairs. That eye. sir, is glass do you hear-glasS! glass;
 And that is why Jim didn't marry the colonels aughter.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
BRAZILIAN RUunING.

has 300 varieties of woods and q large number of textile fibers. In the Mining building pyramid 10 feet in height rep resents tho quantity of gold cNhumcd in the state of Minas-Geracs alone. and there are mineral specimens from other states.
 In Manufactures hall there are eNhib- its of furniture, hats and cotton goods made in Rio Janciro and Sac Paulo, and hammocks and embroidery from Ccara. In Machinery hall is complete collcc- tion of tho latest improved machines for shelling, hulling, cleaning and scparat- ing the inevitable coffee. all in working order and doing their level best, while other illustrations of Brazilian mcchan- ical genius may be found in the Electric ity and Transportation buildings. Bra gillian progress in painting and sculpture is illustrated by upward of 100 examples from the hands of her best painters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19

had no idea what had been the matter with him; thought Sibyl must have kicked him. But it was of Sinfire that his head was full, and I suppose he must have suffered a strong agony of emotion during that minute and half that sho was in deadly peril and he was trying to save her. If there had been any doubt about his feeling for her before, there can be none now. And, as for her, if she is a woman and not a witch (as sometimes fancy), she cannot resist a handsome young millionaire whose first love she is and who has saved her life, for beyond peradventure she would have been in kingdom come but for John.
 Much obliged, old fellow; don't need any help" said the heir of Celarcliffe to his younger brother, and took the hint, like the dutiful youngster am, and re- turned with my brandy flask to my study, while John and Sinfre sauntered slowly across the lawn together ex- pected it would have been all settled by the time they reached the house, but at breakfast, half an hour later, Johns face proclaimed more loudly than even his sturdy tongue could have done that the engagement was still in the future. Men tally as well as physically he was much depressed. Sinfre, who was still in her Mephistophelian riding habit, was being tenderly scolded by mother for having exposed herself to such danger, and she seemed to be in high spirits and laughed and talked with a freedom and brilliance that she had never exhibited before As l looked and listened could forgive poor John for his infatuation. 1 could almost have fallen in love with the superb young creature myself. And yet. strange to say, 1 never distrusted her so much as did then. She is hiding some secret. and it concerns us.
 But what a range and scope she has. There was an oriental quality in her face at that moment which struck me for the first time. l could imagine that the young Cleopatra might have looked as Sinfire did then. But Cleopatra never looked like cold, subducd English girl, yet that is ono of Sinfirc's phases wonder whether she is ambitious; won der whether she hates anybody, and, if so, whom and why?
 It is time to give Sapram bowl of milk. Saprani is another superb crea- ture, more trustworthy than my cousin Sinfire. not less oriental and not perhaps more deadly. And Saprani is very fond of the youngest and most insignificant of the Mainwaring family. Reason and gratitude unite therefore in prompting me to bestow upon her my budding af- fections, and since l am sure not to be interfercd with by rivals the course of our true love has every prospect of run ming smooth l will serenade her on tho toulnril tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
nANIrI MrR,TFR's rARRI,cr.

riage Is in much better preservation. It is smaller and was evidently much less pretentious than that of the president. Its extra strong springs and the height of the body from the ground are good indications of tho. horrible condition of the roads in the days of the great states man. In the French section is a sedan chair of the seventeenth century that .S so well preserved as to accentuate the shabbincss of the carriages of the Amer ican statesmen. The chair is lined with olive brocaded velvet and the decora- tions. cupids and wreaths of flowers were done by the great Boucher of meretri- CiOus memory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19

anyway: She has prrvadcd them all very much as she i',.rvadrs this orN She would have pcrvadrd them if she had made no national exhibit, fo: her intlu- enCe as an educator of ;ne nations is plainly apparent everywhere.
 The French government building is very modest and not as pretrntous as those of nations of much less promi- nence. It is but a single story in height and takes the form of two classic uavil- ions connected by semicircular colon made. In the center of tine court sur rounded by the colonnade d pretty hl onze fountain plays. But the most important and interesting of the French exhibits are scattered through the large build ings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
ON LAKE PLACID.

Above the rocky pine clad hill Floatcd the summer muou, The water lay uuripplcd still, Nor shrickcd the lonely loun. She madlS Clung [" Gr"rEe's arm In fOndCst ecstasy: All silent in the moonliCht'- charm, No fond word murmurcd he. No zephyr moved the airy boat, All listlcs> lay the uar>. When she, on Rapturr'~ wi iuEs afiuat Beside these fairy shores, Looked in his vNre. that hcamcd with fun. And drawing nearer yet Whispered, "tic"rgc, may l have just
 one
 Pun of your visdrettC:" Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
A TROPICAL REPUBLIC.
Brazil Is Well Represented at the Worlds
 Fair.

kSraLAA Nct HhcpEcsShtSN ae Ahc " Q
 Fair.
 Brazirs building is one of the most striking of the foreign headquarters at the fair. It has a dome 40 feet in diam- eter and four campaniles, from which splendid views of the surroundings may be obtained. The interior decorations arc very fine, and the walls are hung with handsome paintings of important events in Brazilian history, aquarelles of prominent buildings and churches in Rio Janeiro and other cities and photographs of coffee plantations and picturesque Brazilian scenery.
 The new republic is very well repre- scented in the general buildings. In Az ricultural hall she has sugar, tobacco. cotton. corn, hides, rubber and various other products, besides another coffee exhibit, and in the Forestry building she
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
Had a Choice.

It is said that the French Abbe Delile once had in his household very quick tempered relative, with whom he some times had animated disputes and who sometimes went so far as to throw books at the abbe.
 The abbe must have been person of great amiability and control. Once when a particularly large and heavy volume was thrown at him, he caught it grace fully and said:
 My dear friend. l must beg of you to remember that prefer small gifts. - Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
France at the Eair,

France pcrvadeS the Worlds fair. In almost every department she is we'll rep resented. and in many. very many, is pre- eminent. Art. science, mechanics and agriculture all admit the potency of her sway. and few of the subordinate li- visions of the fair are without the quick cning influence of her spirit. What would worlds far be without France
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
4 CannibaI's Portrait.

In the New south Wales exhibit in the Anthropological building at the Worlds fair is n picture of a hairy, burly canni- bal who was d most remarkable man. It is a portrait of Mickey. the great chief of the Ulladullahs, the most expert boomerang thrower in Australia. Il mighty warrior who had eaten the hearts of no less than S0 of his foes. The mis- sionaries got hold of him. and he died in the odor of sanctity couple of years ago at the age of fourScore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
\ Historic Vehicle,

Among the relics in the Transportation building at Chicago that are of especial interest to Americans because of their association with historical personagcs k the carriage of Daniel Webster. Prcsi- dent Folks carriage Is there also. but k in such disgraccful state "f decrrpitudc that it makes the hcholder wonder why 1t was preserved at all. WcbstCr's car
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
WaterburyFire Alarm
 IOCATION OF RONES
LOCATION OF BONES.

The following are the Fire Alarm Signals under the new system:
 I2 Rogers & Bro
 Is Cor East Main and Niagara ~trrrt~, IT Cor East Main and Wulcott road l5 Cor High and Walnut streets. It Cor East Main and Cherry streets. T. Cor Fast Main and Cole streets. II Cor North Elm and kinE~hurv streets. a3 Cor North Elm. North Main and tir,N,
 streets.
 ( Waterbury Manufacturing company - Cor North Main and North streets a-t Cor Buckingham and Cooke streets. - Cor Grove and Prospect streets. eS Cor Hillside avenue and Pine street. 2-4 Cor Johnson and Watcr>illH streets. E. .I2 The platt Bros & Co., II Waterbury Clock company movement
 mcnt fact"ry'--
 Exchange place.
 i2 Cor West Main and Willow ~tr,',t~. a4 Cor West Main and Watrrt"wn r,,ad.' Ia Horse Car Railroad ~tahlr.' it Waterbury Brass company. .i-7 Cor Cedar and Meadow streets. 3-s Cor Grand and Field streets. 2I-2 Cor Bank and Meadow streets. a-l-i Randolph N Gloves Ii Plume & Atwood Manufacturing c'ln-
 pany.' 3a2 Holmes Booth Hayd"u~.' 32-l Cor Charlc- and Porter streets. 34a Cor Simnn~ street and Washington ave- Cor south Main and Grand streets. >. Cor south Main and Clay streets. tI Waterbury Watch company Ia Benedict N Burnham Misunderstanding
 company
 1t Waterbury Buckle company i-7 Cor south Main and Washington ~t~ :, Scovill Manufacturing company 5-a Cor Franklin and Union streets 3-3 Waterbury Clock C". tease fart,rN| 1-4 Cor Clay and Mill streets. 5-G Cor Liberty and River streets 5 Nn. Hose House. 5S Cor Baldwin and St"n"'~trr,t~
 G Cor Bridge and Masil streets -"2 Cor D,s,lit,l" alley aud pullu ~rr,',.t. -t Private
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
THE BEAuTeous BEGINNER.

She stands all sweet and tremulous Before our ravished sight, In dainty garb, a vision fair Of youth and beauty bright. A ribboned essay in her hand She trembling holds and reads Its sage reflections as to what Humanity most needs. She is so fair, so sweet, so pure, As WIG behold her there, That who of us hears what she says Or who of us can care If all her thoughts arc all her own Or taken from some book, Or if her practical mamma Has taught her how ro cook7
 -Somerville Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
It Makes No Difference.

'T suppose you don't believe in court. ship" said the paragraphist laughingly to the president of the gas company.
 "why not:" asked the president.
 Because lovers always turn the gas down, you know. Ha! hal haT'
 "Oh, that makes no difference" said the president. "The meter gets in its work all the same. e."-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
An Instance Cited.

Mrs. Staggers-You would be much happier if you would but learn to say mo"
 MT. Staggers-l know l would have been much happier if you had said mo" on a certain occasion.-Detroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
Eternal Fame,

Mrs. Rondo-Why don't you write something real good instead of writing so much? Many a man has made him. self famous forever by n single poem.
 MT. Rondo-Who, for instance?
 Mrs. Rondo-Why, the man whc wrote, Not drum was heard; not g funeral note"
 Mir. Rondo-And what was his namei Mrs. Rondo-Oh. dear me! I've for. gotten.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
Just How.

Good morning, your honor" said the cheerful prisoner. How do you come on today?'
 Finely, sir" replied the judge curtly, and the prisoner swallowed his cheerful ness.-Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-19
That Was EnsY.

Williamson You can't guess who gave me this cigar.
 Henderson (getting whiff of it)-No, but can guess why he gave 1t to you.- Brooklyn Life.