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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
PERSONAL and GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
rens and other Matters.

Mr. Joseph Fay. Of Baltimore. is In the
city on a business trip.
The gas stove raf1ed off for the benefit
OF the memorial bazaar was won by Mr..
James l.. Anderson.
Mr.. c. Lee Hutchinson left yesterday
for Hanover Courthouse 10 atlehu the
marriage of friend
City Collector Frank W: CUNNINGHAM
viii be ready on June 18th TO receive
half of the city taxes for this year.
Rev. DR.. Fair will leave to-day to de-
liver the annual address at me COM
mencement OF the Valley seminary
Rev. w. O. Waggoner. formerly OF
RIchmond but now OF Montana, VIII
preach at Laurel-Street church to-neht'
Miss Emma Wilder has returned to the
CITY after pleasant Visit OF seVerdi
months to relatives and friends IN Norh
Carolina.
The Times is in receipt of an invitation
"a a Measure trip down the James river
mis- evening at o'clock by the Tredegar
Mr.. ". MICS. buchanan. Of Union
Seminary. will deliver the usual lecture
al the Grace-Street Presbyterian chureh
this evening
p Matthews. a white man. was
arrested and locked up in the First sta
ton Yesterday for the larceny OF car
penter's plane, the property OF - -
Burch.
Mr., John j. Manner. OF N"siiiiio 80 -
Miss l.. Lee Tyler, Of Kichmona, "er'
united in marriage in WashlngtoIff . Oh
| June I'd. Rev. Father Willlams pe'l"i III
| ing the ceremony.
| q Peters cathedral is being. retur-
nished and refitted within. The old pews
| have been taken out and will be replaced
With seats of more handsome design
| Other improvements will also De mdue
| on the interior.
The jefferson Fishing Club Will go OF
| one of their regular piscatorlal. hui ~
| today. The pond usually irequel,.eu .,
| the club on their trips Will be ATTACKED
| Inv the veracious fishermen, VINO expec
| 70 relieve IL in great part OF its scdI.
| nopulation. About twenty Of the mem
| hers will constitute the party.
All efforts to locate w. w: Seuey, IN
Richmond pitcher. who took leave OF
his team on Sunday. have so far pes
without result. 1t is believed that IN
volng man will finally be caught an
! brought back here for trial. lie no dout
| Went back 10 Pennsylvania, where, IL
! said he had an offer to pitch for eiu'
The National Convention OF the. Disci
Meg Church win be held al Seventh
| Street Christian church In this city Il
| October. There will be a large attend
| ance Of ministers, laymen ana othe
! Visitors from all parts Of the Unite
| ctatae and Canada, and some from othe
| coTntries The members OF Seventh
Street church are thinking OF makinl
| some extensive improvements TO thei
| huilding in honor Of the event.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

,or Tho trial OF the cases on the docket;
III The case Of John H. B ,s ea as, fer
with the murder ard ~ nh thai OK Thomas Nc
s wa,, ZEE and William Gauii, charged with
,nn pn,rrier OF X. l.. Atweil. was hxed for
the 10Th. - rr.nrv Joues
,.a,npeS, charged with stealing COW,
Mas found guilty and sent to JAN ior
s,x months and fined one cent ,,.~. a,a-
h' Tbe clerk OF the Hastings Court yes yes
terday issued marriage licenses W ''S
Mr. Joseph Polly. OF Albany ~ -
and Miss/ Fannie j. HessDure ~
MIR. Joseph l.. Povail. OF Buhalo' ~
and Mrs. Ida T. Povall. ,,,.. ria
Mr.. Horace f. Burnett and MISS o'a
sf Mr' Iycursus Harris and Miss Martha
f. Miller - ,,o,,,. and Miss
Jennie w. Jennings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
Omciai Announcement.

Result Of the Browns Iron Bitters
Scholars Competition No. l: First prize
$50 i'm gold-Won by Austin VI. warner,
lO2 Crawford street. Nlcksburg, SliSs,,
gusta. Ga: Irving Caskle. lOl2 Inirty-
sixth street. Galveston. Texas; A. MOTHS
Carpenter. II south Fourth street. WI
mington, y. c.; Pansy Caldwell Sco.S5-
bOro Ala. These scholars tied Tor th5
$50. Checks for Si0 have been malea
second prize 500 in goId-Won By Ida
Barnes. i9O COchrane street bataS;
Texas Check for so has been mailed
v hire prise $iG in gold-Won by Henry
Elchberg. 20 south Forsyth street, Al
lanta. Ga; Marga sheldon, 9Oi Father
land street. Nashville. Tenn; Ihese
scholars tied for the so. Checks for
s. have been mailed 10 each:
Fourth prize s. I'm gold-Won ny rosa
Goldsmith 1853 Vance street MeiHpiiS +;
Tenn. Check for s. has been mailed
to this competitor.
Fifth prize s. I'm gold-Won by sumner
Tansdaln Mckinney. Texas Check for
81 has been mailed 10 this competitor.
Sixth prize s. I'm gOld-Won by jennie
T.. Belinger. Wi1 Main street Green f,
vine. 5. G. Check for s. has been mailed
10 se s',,S i,rize s. IN gold-Won by Caro-
Ivn II. New. ~ west North avenue, Bal
umore. Nd Check for 50 has been mall
ed 10 TINS competitor. -,
Something about the successful com
pctitors: Austin VI. Warner attends Mrs
". c. Kain's Private School at Nicks burg
Miss. Annie Telle Goodrich is a bright
scholar at the Sacred Heart Academy AT
Woodlawn. Augusta. ca. Irving Caskie
is a scholar Of the Public schools At
Galveston. Texas. 4. Morris Carpentei
studies hard Mt Miss Mamie alderman e
Academy. Wilmington. \. c, PansS
caldwell lives at Scottshoro.. Ala, Jda
Barnes goes 10 Dallas High Schooi, Dial
las. Texas. Henry Eichherg is the clever
eon of Afr henry Eichberg. Of Atlanta
ca. Marga sheldon is credit to the
Warner School as Nashville. Tenn. Rosa
Goldsmith attends High school at Mem
phis' Tenn. Sumner Iansdale studies n
Mckinney. Texas. Jennie =. Rellingei
Is the lucky daughter Of Mr.. Jotnn X
Bellinger. well-known at GreenVlHe ,
{. Carolyn Il. New is clever htu,
scholar Of the No. ~ Grammar School
Baltimore. Nd. .
Baltimore, Md.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
rur ysw CENTRAL SCHOOL.
Interesting Exsrc.sss Held he''e'""'
Number Of Addresses.

NJ n pendeton, principal OF Central
.ohoo, had a fine celebration OF the
opening of the new school yesterday Inc
axorc,ses were attended by Mayor ELY
con chairman of the school boafo; Cpl
son; e Tan n cary. chairman OF the
11,,i Gnnmittee on Schools and Messrs.
EunS" fanderkin, r. ID. Starke, Superln-
t ~, Fox. and c. Z. Rady. Brief con-
'eratulaforv addresses were made by
~.e.srs F,lyson. cary, Starke, and Lam
dnrLin Nr. Pendleton responded on be-
hatS 81 the school, and thanked the Coun-
III nd the school board for the handsome
and comfortable building.
THE following programme was well rem
dered by the pupils: .,.-
March. Down on the Farm new
Orleans Duatte." on Mandolin; America.
School: when / am Woman carrie
Pendleton. Emily Thomas. Carrie kessler.
LAME Knight. Ida Christian. and Emily
Knox: psalm of Life" Joseph kusseH ;
New Foundland Dog" William farTc"
"Oid kentucky Home" school; Doh =,
Grace Bingess; Baby, Schwarlsc,m ~. .
"Calisthenics." school: "Chloe," Eva ray
Bowery Myers. Gertie Christian; Frank
Brown David Jacobs: THE Dime Mu-
scum I" Mabeth RUSSELL; The Boy That
Ran AWAY" Forest Hewitt; the hio
Adele L,ochman: Put my Little Shoes
AWAY" Pearl Merit; Boys and Noise,
0llie Tlmberlake; Tragedy. in -Four
Acts" Ollie Harwood; The Drunkard's
Daughter" Charles Campbell; when
the Mists Have Rolled Away" school.
The principal and teachers in the school
have been very faithful and efficient and
deserve credit for their good work under
the many disadvantages of the old build
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
CAPTAIN CnnnIngham's Concert.

Tomorrow evening a concert will be
given in Sanger Hall for the benefit Of
the table of Company b, Walker Light
Guard. which certainly win be the equal,
II not the superior. Of all Jimiiar enter
tainments given in this city during the
past winter. Capt. Frank W. Cunning
ham. the commandant Of the company
Will conduct the concert, and has COM
piled highly attractive programme.
Miss Clara Bell Palmer has kindly
consented TO play one or two solos on y
grand Steinway piano, and Mrs. Mcdonald
will recite THE Faded Jacket of GRAY.
by Smith Clayton. of the Atlanta JOY
nal.
The Gesangverein Virginia will also. in
all probability, take part In the entertain
ment and Mr.. Oscar Il. Lehman VIII
sing a solo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

Are You Insured z

If not, now is the time to proVlde your
eetf and family with a bottle OF CHAM
berlain's collie, Cholera. and Diarrhoea
Remedy as an insurance against any
serious results from an attack OF bowel
complaint during the summer months.
II Is almost certain TO be needed, and
sSoyld be procured at once No other
Temedy can take its place or do its work.
AZ AND FA-cent bottles for sale by Ovens
&, Minor Drug Company. p. NJ. Slaughter,
q. p. Reeves < Co, and W. q. torst-
mann drusgists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
Election of Officers.

At the regular meeting Of Henrico
Union Lodge, No. $50. held at the Ma
sonic Hall on Twenty fifth street Monday
night. there was a large attendance and
much interest manifested in the annual
follows. r.. L. Hechler master; Beverly
G. Lewis. senior warden; w. i. Riddick,
iunIor warden; w. NJ. Williams. treas
IIrer; William Wilson secretary; II. o..
Gates. senior deacon; Andrew Martin,
imnior deacon; John Pitt, steward and
tiler.
served and very enjoyable hour was
spent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
PAY YOUR TAxrs.

Captain Frank w. Cunningham the
City Collector. gives notice that. begin
ming with June 18th. one-half OF the city
taxes for the present year may be paid
ct his Office IN the City Hall. After June
30th a penalty of 5 per cent. Will be
added to the amount due. The ordinance
provides that unless one-half of the city
tax Is paid In June the whole amount
with penalty added. Will become due at
once. and. II not paid before September
LIST. the Collector is required TO levy
all persons. male or female who own
personal property. and all persons en-
gagged In business. are assessed and are
expected to call and settle their ac-
counts.
Paving. pipe and sewer connection hills
are payable In the same manner as taxes
and at the same time.
The Office OF the Collector will be open
for the receiving OF taxes from 5 A. NJ.
Law AND EQUITY COURT.
In the Law and Equity Court, before
Judge Minor yesterday. the case of Jo-
seph W. Blanton against =. h. Canepa
90. was tried. The Jury brought in
verdict for the plaintiff for the sum OF
In the case Of Payne Smith against
A. j. Chewing and Edward s. Rose,
trustees. etc. chaneery suit. an injunction
was granted.
HUsTINos COURT
In the Hastings Court yesterday JUICE
g. B. Witt was kept busy for the greater
portion OF the day In setting the dates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

We contend that lawyers are not liars.
In the heat Of debate, they may some
times exaggerate and be hard t. match.
We are prepared, however. and any law
yer will be presented with neat Tin
Match Safe suitable for Office use by APP
plying 10 SYDNOR & HUNpLEY,
Leaders IN Furniture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

Fifty cents is small doctor bill, but
that is all it will cost you to cure any
ordinary case of rheumatism If you use
Chamberians Pain Balm. Tfs II and
you will be surprised at the prompt relief
IL affords. The first application Will
quiet the pain. 50-cent bottles for sale
by Owens x Minor Drug Company, u. NJ.
Slaughter. Il. p. Reeves g. Co., and w. G..
Eorstmann, druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
CITY TAXES.
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Office Collector Of City Taxes,

Office Collector Of City Taxes,
Richmond, Va, June ]. 1894.
NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.-I WILL
y he ready 10 receive city Taxes for
1894 on the 18th DAY or JUNE. II
the whole or one-half is not paid oy the
both instant, . per cent. will be added,
ONE-UALF Is PAID IN JUNE. the
whole amount, with penalty added, is
due at once. and if not paid before Sep
TENDER list. the collector rs required 10
An males twenty-one years OF age,
ali persons. male or female, who own
personal property. and all persons en-,
raged in business are assessed, and VIII
please call and settle.
Paving, pipe and sewer connection
bills are payable in the same manner
os faxes. and al the same time.
office omen from 4. NJ. TO q r. NJ.
l.. W. CUNNINGHAM,
ie6tiv2 Collector OF City Taxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
FROM THE CITY HALL.
,xosox y,zxr1oS OF THE FIRE DE-
PAYMENT AGREED UPON
NH. . Number Of Reductions TO increase
tho Fore, - pubisc sch"o'
tion.-rsymsns Of City Taxes

r,e noard of Fire Commissioners ",'u
ooues meeting At their rooms ~ "
~, =, Monday evening iheie
- ,,rnsn,, Mcssrs. John ii. FTischno'"'
president. l.. c. jenkins. JOSEPH ana
! r.. sheppard. Charles f.
George Watt Taylor sonaaIs
80, Jenkins presented his efedehua's
40 successor TO Mr.. Frank T.
representative OF Clay ward ",
., absence was granted 10 W.
80 s,ationman of Engine Company
No. s, for five days ., ., Tho
rso contract for the painting OF une
o. alarm telegraph, buggy Was eNe"
10 MIR j. f. Waltnail. so,.od the 70.
70 prasident Frischkorn presenteu .nS &c
ifTs ,n r"eard 10 the reorganization OF
POI Anar ftnent. as prepared by inc sps
tnt "cn,nmittee appointed last monln.
M Charles +. Taylor also presensseu a
81, and the latter was adopted ,c on
p lau., ~ MIR G. Watt Taylor. Inc
,hs.S however subsequently RECONSIDER
% .beir action and adopted plan SUD
,oi,fed By MIR. Levy, by vote OF u -
Mr.. LEWIS PLAN.
r~,a Man OF Mt Levy makes the IQi-
,owsne reductions In the salaries Oh au
,nerbers OF the department. wnlcn ~
60 into effect on July list, when the ~hoae
ss 70 will have to stand FOR re-
chief Engtneer-From 81. 800 10 sl''vy;; ooo
FIRST Assistant Engincer-ffoh S''-''
second Assistant Engineer-fronn gov
TO 1915. 49, eco
Engineers--From $50 70 &O.,- - x7o
Drivers and Helpers-From $40 70 CIV
The pay OF the captains or can
was not touched. the captains OCCUPYING San
the same position after July Isl d, 40 enahie
,rhIs REDUCTION In salaries VIII ehaole
,,n ma denartm o 10 place from three TO
f swe men at the following stations; CSn-
n nsn p 3. a. and I. and trucks l, and 2.
The department Of the IRE alarm ,rase .e re-
graph has not been toucheo III ''e
The following is a correct list OF tne
salaries which Will be paid 10 the Irei M.
hers of the department AFTER Juiy as, Isl
under the new plan as prepared W MI
Levy: ., -oo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

on the Richmond. fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad, eighteen miles from
Richmond, offers unusual attractions Tor
Excursion and Picnic parties. Trains
chartered al low rates upon application
to c. a. Taylor, Traffic Manager. Byrd
street station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

Sunday schools can md no better place
for their annual outing than Ashland
Park, only eighteen miles from Rich
mand. Trains chartered at low rates
upon application to G. A. Taylor, TRAFFIC
Manager Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. -.-. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

The CABOT case was not called UP in
the Hastings Court yesterday. owing TO
the absence of Mr.. Meredith, counsel for
the accused, but in all probability II will
come up to-day. when day for the
trial win he agreed upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

terrible cough with DR.. Davids Cough
Syrup OF Pine Ear. HorehoInd. and "hd
Cherry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

"Ole Marster" Cigars
are the best nickel smoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

Clutches. Truss-s, and Braces.
All styles and prices at
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO.'S.
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
Can You Stereotype?

II you can't and want 10 have work
done in hrst-class manner. send your
orders TO The Times office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06
PROPOSALS.
once of the
Board on the Chesapeake
and ffe 'V'riIfIf4r RES


and its Tributaries
Richmond. Va. June >, ls9f
METALLIC OYSTER MEASURES
Bids will be received until noon on the
9th DAY OF JUNE, 1871, for furnish
ing TWO THOUSAND METALLIC
OYSTER MEASURES. more or less OF
the capacity Of one bushel and .one-half
bushei. Specifications can be mad; to-
eether with blank forms on which 70
bid. on application either in person or
nv letter prices and original contract
to remain in full force until June 80, ley -:
Samples Of both sizes Of tubs can be
seen at this Office.
Rids will be opened on the day named
at - O'Clock. IN the presence OF the bid
ders, If any are present
ali bids and 10 waive defects,
Envelopes containing proposals must be
marked on the outside, proposals lot
oyster Measures ,,o,,r.,,r,
ID. c. ZOLLICKOFFER,
fe3-su, we&fr3w Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

Where are the best groceries for the
least money? NashOn x Roses, 9Th and
Clay SITS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

The excursion to Old Point Thursday,
June eth to be given by the ladies Of
ti>a Church Of the Covenant. will be a
most eSicyable trip. The rate will be
only 81 ~ for the roun1-trlp. Train
leaves Richmond $40 a. NJ, and returns
6:j5 p. NJ. This will be one Of the most
select excursions OF the season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable. care
fully prepared from the best ingredients
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

FOR Sick Headache is foune that Is pleas
ant. harmless, and efficient. We refer TO
DR.. David's Pills. that thousands on 3ur
people have successfully used. Price. q
cents box: Ave boxes for 81.
OWENS g. MINOR DRUG CO..
Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

"Ole Marster' Cigars
are the best nickel smoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

II Won want bargains and best quality
Of goods so TO Nashon & Rose, 9Th and
Clay SITS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-06

"ole Marster" Cigars
.... ere the best nickel smoke.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
Tho Oldest Cursa.

According to Scripture, curses were
known from the beginning Of man.
But the earliest curse the world has
authentic record of is found inscribed
on doorsocket of King 'sargon Of
Bsbylonia, $500 r. c., in the Assyrio-
logical collection of the University OF
Pennsylvania. Tie inscription which
has been translated by DR.. Fl. V. Hill
precht, Of tho university, calls down
the vengeance Of the gods, Bel
Shamash and Ninna, upon the bold dis
tlrber of the stone,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
CURIOUS PLANT PROPAGATION.
0ow Branches Azo Removed froa ~
D0Ra0o Stem.

0ov Branches Are Removed froA ~
Some vesy curious prooessess tor
propagation, arc praotioed Ut tho pub
10 gardens. Ono consists In outing
With knife . ring around . branch
Of . ple1t. One might imagine, says
the Warrington Star. th9t the intsn-
Aon wa 10 I'LL tho briadh, but such
Il BY no means ths object In v1sw.
The ent having been made, . piece Of
vet mosa ii wrapped and led ABOUND
tie b1sneh .atthat poiAt. sB1heakh thIp
projection the sap expdes from the
wound, and little npotlets are devel-
oped. After . few days tho hqenoh 10
ont away from The parent stem, being
then itself q complete plant, with
roots, oil ready to put In pot
This plan 10 adopted W th plants Of
~ growth, because ono plant may
thus be split up into half . dozen or
more of good size, instead of waiting
for q Seeding or little slip to develop.
A modification Of the same process
consists in placing q small pot full
Of earth around the cut place on tho
branch, fastening it in position. Whom
roots have developed the branch is cut
OF just below the pot, and new plant
Is produced If the gardener chooses
to take the trouble he can make al sep-
srate plant out of every bud on q tree.
In fact, an eminent botanist has said
that every tree is village, each bud
being In Individual
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
MINT MARKS.

xhA1 RGproooMN the R1aoo Of COINAGE -
Ne D1o-kakeE's Name.
Thu ''mint marlks'' on our silver COIN
ago are 20 we'll known that almost any
school child can tell you where . piece
was ooiaed. The ~ meeos that IL II
from tho San Francisco mint ''oov
that IL WAS made st Carson City, and
20" that 1t wa the work OF tho New
Orleans mopeymalkers-
Besides the shove yoa viii and some
very small letters occasionally, eape-
oislly on tho standard dollar, tho Co.
lumbar coins, and tho 1898 design II
the quarters and hslf-dollsr pieee4 On
tho stsndafd dollar tho letter II b
microscopic I'm" on tho left loop Of the
ribbon which BINDS tho wreath sur
rounding The esElp. Another III" Of
larger dimenaions may also DO found
on the same coin at tho lower edge Of
s,fhe,hair. These :zninjatpre 11t&eQ 80
private marks of Mason, tho men who
made tho dies. :
On the Columbian coin We ind q
elear-cut 3D." the initiA Of Barber. tn
die-sinker.
Reference on the subject informs ~
int It was formerly . capital odense
for European die-siplker to mark his
coins, but from the enormous size Of
the initials now used by most trades
men Of that craft across the &afer We
should judge that the law was obso-
lete.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
Five Rule Millions.

OF the 1900, 100000 of tho earth's in
habitants the emperor of China holds
sway over 4o5, 0oo,0oo; the queen of
England rules or protects 8s0 1000, 900;
the car of Russia is dictator to 1885,
100000; France, in the republic, de-
tendencies and spheres of influence,
has 7o,ooo,ooo subjects; the emperor Of
Germany, 55,e0o,ooo; the sultan Of
Turkey, 10000, 900; the emperor Of Ja-
pan, 40, ooo, 900, and the king Of Spain.
81, oo0, ooo-two-thirds of the populated
Of the globe under the sovernmsnt Of
Ave rulorA ..
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-09-06
QzLxFoR THE ANTtQukHN1
98ss q . Race Who LIVED - u 16aaA9
q ht.E N kAA Yramnh fs.asA.

D4ass q Race who LIVED - n 1s1an3
or The French Coast.
A lady whose homo Is In the south Of
France writes to Goldthwaite's Msgs-
sine of . visit she made recently to an
island on the coast Of Brittany. Those
who have read the story Of King
Arthur and his knights will remember
that they started out over the sea in
pursuit Of tho dragon. In this, the
MARKHAM sea, IL . little island which
can be reached from the mainland
only when the water is smooth. The
sole inhabitant is . Breton shepherd,
who lives in . little hut and spends his
time In caring for his sheep. The
party landed and were met by the
kind-faced old man, who led them over
tho grassy slope where his flock was
feeding, and showed them tho way
around hill, on the east side Of which
they found the entrance to q tunnel.
This extended some distance, and tn
floor, sides and roof were made OF
immense fat pieces Of stone, covered
with hieroglyphs and figures Cooking
somewhat like wreaths and again like
ooiled serpents," At tho end of this
tunnel was q hall, also doored, rooted
and walled with the same curious
stones, and in tho center was an altar
and stone upon which 1t 10 thought
that human sacrifices have been Of.
fered. The strangest part Of Ill L. that
NO stones or rocks like those used in
this tunnel can be found on the islsnd,
and 1t NO place nearer than ono hun
dred miles inland. Who brought them3
How did they Gomez There II no REQ
ord loft st least none has been fo1nd
TO toll who these people wers, or
anything about them. They must have
lirsd many centuries ago, but have
vanishsd entirely. yet their work 10 -
perfect apparently - when first built.
Il l. thought that they may have bssn
DEuids; who came here when they left
Great Britain; others, again. think
that they were worshipers Of the GER
pent god called Hoa. But itds con3eo-
ture. All We know In that tho stones
are there, strangely carved, slkillfully
put together, but Of their builddes
there II no trace.