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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

full OF shot This accounted for their
happy restful countenances and their
very apparent resolution never 10 desert
the adorcd finger Of their master. In Al
hour both the little birds died You would
die too II your stomach was fun OF shot.
The men who sell opsls arc particularly
seductive. They polish their wares ana
boil them I'm OIL and do everything to
give them a false quality. when they
come around IN the evening and unfold a
square Of black paper. revealing little
group Of stones that CLEAN with green
and red fires. Sc IS very dispiriting 20
know that II one bought one would be
cheated.
Tho other day n vender unfolding
scarfJ4n OF marvellous brilliancy ap-
preached tourist.
How much?" demanded the latter.
Twelve dollars" replied the vender.
Cheap Very cheap only Sl2."
The tourist looked at the stone ann
then said. Twelve dollars No. one dol
lar
yes. yes" cried the venler eagerly.
zone doilarsl Yes. yes. YOU can have n
for 81 take it,
But the tourist laughed and passed on.
The fact remains. however. that the
hotels, the restaurants and tho cabs are
absolutely cheap and almost always fair
II a man cousults reputable shopkocpers
when be wishes 10 buy Maxlcan goods
and gives a proper number Of hours each
day 10 the study Of guide books. the City
Of Mexico Is a place OF Joy The climate
rs seldom hot and seldom cold. And 10
those gentlemen from the states whose
minds have "a sort Of liquid quality. IL
Is necessary merely 10 say that II YOU 20
out into the street and yell. "Grlmmo a
Manhattan" about forty American bar
tenders Will appear Of a sudden and say.
Eyes, sir"
gTEpTfE~ CRANE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
4 Suspicious rrc g.

"Kitty. what brings that young
chucklehead Of Spoonamore 10 this
house so often?
"Why. Uncle Allen. he comes to see
me. 1 suppose.
what DO YOU know about him?
Il know he's a very pleasant. agreeable
young man, who belongs to a good fami-
ly. always dresses well. is in eood cir
cumstances. and is well educated ann
well read
"What else DO YOU know about him
Il know he hasn't any OF the habits
many young men have. He doesnt drink
smoke gamble. attend prize lights or 90
into bad company
Does be keep a race horse
ooh. no, ! am sure he Doesn't
"pari his hair In the middle!'
"No"
Let his finger nails grow extremely
long?'
"NO"
quote Ibsen."
Never"
"Chew gum?'
"Oh, nOI'
Wear pointed whiskers!
"He does not
Garry chocolate creams and caramels
I'm his pockety'
NO
fstul suspicious)-"He may be all right,
Kitty. but you'd better watch HIM u
bet 81 he calls his father pa Chicago
Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

went close TO the little birds. They saw
their happy. rcstful cOuntcnances. ana
with what wealth Of love they looked
ur into the face OF their owner.
The lady bought two of these birds.
although she hated 20 wound their little
hearts by tearing them away from their
master.
when she got to her room she closed
the door and the windows. and then
reached into the wicker cage. and
brought out one OF the pets for she wish
ed 10 gain their affection. too, ana teach
them 10 sit upon her finger.
The little bird which she brought out
made "a desperate attempt TO perch upon
her finger. but suddenly toppled OFF and
fell 10 the floor with "a sound like that
made BIZ a wster-soaked bean bag.
The loving vender had filled his birds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

my Doe "a huge American wagon helon.-
inr to one of the express companies ~
S. only fair TO state, however ll'' ,".
os3. inc ln favor OF 10 being another
cab or carriage.
rha transportation Of thc city's goods
is theu left practically in the hands OF me
Indian portcrs They are TO be seen al an
ff es trottiug To- and fro, laden ana free.
They have acquired AN m amer or con-
frnanlos for distributing the weight OF
fheir burdens. Their fayorte plan Us 70
rsts a. broad band over their foreh'aH9
and then leaning forward precariousiy'
troy amble along with the most enormous
loads.
Sometimes they have a sort OF table
with TWO handles ON each end. Two men,
pf course. manage this machine. IL IS
tie fayorite vehicle Tor m0y'.lG furniture
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

DURRO LOADED WITH WOOD.
~ the country and its inhabitants. they
may las 10 t0 their own inability to- un-
dcrstaui the English language jon IFS pur-
est form There are tourists now in this
hotel who have only been in the city two
days. but who in this Time have de-
voted themselves $50 earnestly to- their
guide books that they are able 10 draw
maps of how Mexico looked before the
flood.
10 is never just 90 condemn a class and.
iu returning 90 the street vendors. 80 is
hut fair to record am extraordinary In
stance OF The geuuencss humanity and
fine canablty of pity 200 one OF their num-
ler Am American lady was strollng in
"a public park one afternoon when she
observed Vendor with four little plum
col0reg birds seated quietly and peaceful
ly upon DIS brown hand.
"Oh look at those dear little birds"
sLe cried TO her escort. "Iiow tame they
aret'
Hcr escort. too was struck with adj
mirauon ana astonIshment ana they
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

Revoud all that has been said. 10 ought
20 be realized that the designing or
ccins is an art in itself and "a rare one.
There are never more than dozen first
rate experts in that line living az one
time. one of the most hihgly skilled de-
sieners of the day Us Mr.. Barber OF the
mint I'm Philadelphia. He has workshop
there. in which are turned out all of the
dies for Uncle Sans pieces of metal mon
ey. Every now and then The govern
ment wants a medal struck FOR one pur-
pose or perhaps Congress may
vote one 20 a distinguished citizen, as
In the case OF Joseph Francis-and the
devices FOR IL are produced by Mr.. Bar
Der and his assistants.
Though various materials may be EN-
ployed. Mr.. Barber uses a wax cOmpo-
sition for designing coins. He takes a
quantity Of an extremely pure quality
beeswaN. with which he mixes a small
proportion OF resnous gum and little
OF the finest vermillion. The mixture
after being melted and stirred 80 as to
make IL homogeneous, is poured into
cold water When cool. it is thoroughly
kneaded like so much dough.
Having thus made ready FOR business,
the designer draws on a slate a circle
a foot in diameter. This is the outline OF
the coin model. which Is made on a large
scale for convenience. The circular space
is then covered with a layer Of the wax
mixture perhaps three-quarters Of an inch
In thickness. and on this surface the de-
sign I'm relief Is AIDE with delicate mod
cling tools OF lockwood. The method Is
much the same as that employed for
modelling In clay, but the material is
nrer and smoother. II hair Is TO be rep
re- sented a brush of fine bristles is some
times employed. while the over-long
thumb-nail OF the operator serves occa-
sionally as a supplementary instrument,
being a sensitive organ OF touch.
From the finished wax modevls made an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
THr OFFICIAL SEALS.

The seals used by the various depart
ments OF the government were made by
private parties. some Of them dating a
long time back. That of the department
Of state. Of course. Is che great seal OF
tho United states. Under the law IT. can
never Doe used without "A written ori'r
from tho President Secretary Gresham
would not put it on document al the
re0t est Of Mr.. Cleveland unless tho order
was given in writing. For this purpose
the President signs a regular printed form
which says ~ hereby authorize AMI di-
rect the Secretary of State 20 cause the
seal of The United states 10 Doe affixed
%. etc." Tho document may Doe a letter
arcfediting n minister. a letter Of recall,
"a letter of coincidence addressed 20 for
eign potcntafo. or what not.
The seal of The treasury was made Ny
Edward Sfablcr. Of Sandy Springs neigh
l0rh00l. Maryland tie was famous OK
pert in bis time az that sort OF work. I'm
IT'S the Continental Congress appointed a
committee "to prepare seal for the
treasury and navy The seal adopted
was of the same design as that now in
use and bore the legend. "Thesaur. Amer
Sapteuf. Sigil" This stood for four Latin
words. signifylncf seal of the Treasury
Of North America" f}y the year 1870 the
seal was so worn that Sfabler was author
lied by a special act Of Congress 90 pro-
duco a. fac slmilc OF il. This fac smile
is still in constant service.
All Of the other departments. except
that OF Agriculture. have official seals.
and Secretary Morton is looking out for
design for one The War and Navy De-
partmcnts put their seals on commits
si0ns OF officers The seal OF tho De-
partmeut or Justice appears on pardon
warrants. while that of tho Interior is
affixed 10 commissions or land agents and
various other documents. The seal of the
post-Ofico Department us the only ono
that may Doc said 10 Doe expressed in
fancy" IL les stamped upon disk Of gold
leaf. and is further adorned with stream
crs of blue silk ribbon.
Tho White House has q seal of its own.
lut 10 is considered as only Guasl-ofiicial
10 is merely little hand stamp of bronze.
with dolphin for a handle The de-
sign represents the arms of the Union. be-
ing. in fact. almost q reproduction ON n
small scale or the great SEAL Around the
edge is the inscription. "rhc seal OF the
President Of the United States" This
seal is affixed 20 communications addres S.
od to the Senate by the President but
30 is not sacred 20 that purpose. and u.s.
sometimes gut ou unofficial notes-Rene
Bache, In the Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
Editorial Opinions.

Poets who sing OF a "shoreless sea
leave nothing In their imagination for the
waves to break on and for ships 10 arrive
at and land whale oil after long yoy-
are.-New Orleans Picayune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

va HNN NHHH " %
May IS y W o
Americans were
standing on a
street corner in
This city not long
90 & %. g Do IS
tl0uqhtfully az tho
paintings on the
exterior walls of a.
plilue shop stout
maldcna iu at
Ncsfmonts l0yiuTy
..rFrlr.H..rr . I.r.U.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

electrotyDc. and from the latter Is pro-
duccd the die for the coin by simple
process. A machine Is used when oper-
ates on the principle OF the panto-
graph" employed in drawing. Nhile
blunt point is guided by hand over every
curve and intricacy Of the wax medallion
another point tipped with diamond re-
velves rapidly and cuts away the surface
OF a steel disk. which is just the size OF
the future coin. Thus an exact repro
duction Is obtained Of the original model,
but I'm 10 every coarse detail OF the wax
medallion becomes fine and delicate. This
Is the cameo. o., a bas-relief. The die,
OF course. must be in iniaglio. To got
the intarlo from the cameo IS easy
enough The cameo. which is Of hard
steel. is squeezed against disk Of SOFT
steel under enormous pressure. The soft
steel disk. having received per4ect inn
preston has only 20 be tempered, and
is then ready 10 serve as die For
mintng each coin two dies arc used me-
cossarily-one in the stamp or hammer
and the other I'm the anvil beneath
Every time the hammer comes down upon
tho anvil a metal "hlank' IS trans
formed into a piece OF authorized money
OF the United states.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
orrN TO CHANCE

The dollar and nickel arc The only Unit
cd States coins which ar present are open
20 change Congress has provided that
the treasury may alter them if DO likes
But to- make % change in the haif-d0Ilar
quarter. dime or cent would require a.
special act of the National Legislature
The statutes declare that DO change may
e. made in the coins NOR. often than
crCe in twenty-five years. unless Congress
grants permission. ts for the silver dol
lar. the treasury, though alwlrs open 90
suggestions. Us not looking for new dee
slgn Very few dollars are being c1iarI
just now any way. though 10000 OF them
were mntcl last month Models for
coins arc frequently offered 20 the govern
ment. bur nearly ali OF them ara hope
less'y bad. Even II a design should Doe
found acceptable the person c0ntri0ut-
ing it could not ger amy ncIcy for 70
unless hy pefsuadine CONGRESS TO pnr-
craso 81. no appropriation being available
for the purpose.
The designs for which tho prizes given
by the National Sculpture Society are
awarded viii be offered to the Secretary
Of tho Treasury. Air. Carlisle has au-
thorzed 90 change the dollar AS Do may
wish though Doe has no money with which
90 nav the successful artist. lu old times
il was The privilege of the director of Tho
mint 20 alter the Ccius whichever Doe saw
nt. and they underwent changes SO FREE
quentiy that the twenty-hve-year law,
above referred 90. was enacted. What
the artists should realize Is thar fine pic
tured are rot wanted ON coins. The de-
vices ON a piece Of money ought 20 Doe
rpthhr conventional. Simplicity is
prime requisite a coin is a piece OF
metal stamped officially by the governing
powers of the state in which 30 ls TO Doe
circulated. so that il may Doe Identified.
Ready and sure identification IS The FIRST
.t.s.... q.-..nr.f.T
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
Large Assortment of Refrigerators.

We have the largest and best display in the city and feel
confident that no BETTER KEEPERS be purchased any
1 where We have all styles and prices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03
Westminster Theatcr.

The program presented by j. w. Dom
aldson's New York London Theater Com
pany at the Westminster Theater is a long
one, and a good one. Among the attrsc-
tions is Master Walter Leon, who Is down
on the bills Es the youngest character ar
tist. He is exceedingly clever, and a very
pleasing little person. Redding and STAN
ton appear in an amusing parody on mar
ried life. Eldora ana NordIne are won
derful jugglers. May Wentworth showed
that she could sing and play the piano,
and at the same time Introduce suffi-
cient amount OF comedy 10 make her ia
vorite. The ever popular John Leonard.
assisted by Susie Fulton, presented COM
edy sketch. Heating and Harris, must
clans and comedians, are artists i'm their
line, as is Billy Barlow, an eccentric Irish
comedian, Pete Shaw, as female imper-
senator, was well received. Kit Roster, a
native OF the wild and woolly West, while
suspended in the air by wire, performed
number of remarkable feats with rifles
and pistols. George III. and Master Les
ter Hornby gave an excellent exhibition
OF character dances, the SAND dance OF
Master Lester being especially fine
The performances both afternoon and
evening were well attended, and the pro-
gram gave entire satisfaction. perform
ances will be given every afternoon and
evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03
Lothrop,s Theafer.

"1he Maid OF the Mine" was the melo-
drama presented at Lothrop's theater yes
terday afternoon and evening as the oIsn-
ing performance OF the season.
The attendance was too great for the
seating capacity and at both entertain
ments the aisles were crowded with the
holiday throng of amusement seek ers,
and they all got what they most desired
"a good stage performance by an excel
lent company in theater that has been
made so attractive in the last few months
that the interior finish and adornment is
alone well worth going in to see. And to
complete the excellence of the opening
affair Mr.. Lothrop's favprIte star, katha-
rine Rober, was in the leading role.
The drama itself is an interesting one,
full OF lively interest and stirring situa-
tion and 1t was remarkably well staged.
The members of the cast, all OF whom
gave Miss Rober the most satisfactory sup
port, were:
William Moreland, J. Gordon Edwards:
Allen Anderson, j. w. Lannigan; Hugh
Travanion, Morris W. McHugh; Ned Ira
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03

ne baron de Grimm Horace W. Ravenssroft
1T Iourtnet George Boniface, JT
laeoeIt h'poau G. Stewart
1ianoois Frank Turner
Mary Doodle Alice Hsrrlsogg
vv1iarsut v1. Hlda Hollins
tr trrnotte Maude Hollins
sIeucrtte Cute Macdonald
Madeleine Camilla ~ AryiIia
The Providence Opera House was nearly
hiled last evening 10 welcome u very pop
ular and accomplished artist. II was an
exceptionally fine entertainment, too. and
II pleased the large audience to the full
est extent.
Camille D'Arville is regarded by the
best informed comic opera patrons, as the
most accomplished prima donna in this
particular held in this country. She is a
beautiful singer, having musical voice
cultivated 10 the grand opera standard,
with method that is rarely surpassed i'm
nght opera. She sings with rare intelli-
gence, and acts with charming grace
Her first performane OF Madeleine or
the Magic Kiss, last evening was enjoy
able from beginning 10 end, because the
star was superb, the company well bal
anced, with individual players OF expe-
rience aud talent OF sufficient scope to
make their work agreeable, the costumes
new, rich and picturesque, and the cho-
rus strong and unusually tunefuI.
and the opera excellently staged. 1t was
not surprising that such an, ensemble
made gratifying and pleasurable even
ing.
Miss D'Arville was recalled several
times, and II was noticeable that she sang
better in the response than at first, de-
monstrating that she appreciated the
warmth OF her greeting. The story of
the opera was interesting, being the old
one of Baron de Grimms restoration TO
youth by kiss. IL was sufficient to keep
the interest sustained, and that interest
was accentuated by the capable individ-
ual accomplishments OF the several artists,
Mr.. Ravenscroft played the baron spon-
taneously, and comedian Boniface was. as
OF yore, amusing and vigorous. Mr.. Stew
arts baritone voice was heard to advan-
tage, and Miss Harrison was entertaining
as the widow. Her song, "The Hus-
bands" was rendered capitally. Hilda
and Maude Hollins were likewise pleas
Ing, and Mr.. Stanley made his individu-
atty felt. Several of the choruses were
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03
RIVERSIDE.

The following real estate transfers have
| been recorded in the town clerks Office
since the last weekly report: Jane Q.
| Field OF New York sold TO Francis W.
Carpenter OF Providence, one undivided
nth part OF lots numbered 81, 32, 80 and
80 on the county plat, with all the i'm
provements, for SO.
John III. Mccormick sold to Edwad
Batcheler and Bella Batcheler OF Swansea
lots numbered 81 and 50 on the East
providence Park plat, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, for slO0
Luther p. Peck, administrator OF the es.
tate OF Hoxie Wilcox, sold TO David s.
Peck, all of the interest of the late Hoxie
Wilcox in lot numbered 30 on the Tristan
Burgess homestead plat, with all the i'm
provements, for sl00.
jeremiah Wilcox sold 10 David s. Peck.
all OF his interest in lot numbered 30 on
the Tristan Burgess homestead plat, with
all the buildings and improvements, for
sl0.
Bailey T.. Borden OF Lincoln sold TO
Malachi Brown OF Woonsocket, lots num-
bered 81 and 55 on the grantor's plat OF
house lots at Sabin's Point, for $40.
Emma T.. Briggs convtysi to Lillian W.
Briggs, lot numbered 26l on the Joshua
Mauran plat, with all the buildings and
improvements thereon; also lot num-
bered on the Tristan Burgess plat, by
Cushing a. Walling; also lot mum bered 232
on the Walyand plat, with all the i'm
provements, for s10.
Wayland X. Smyth sold to Samuel II.
Darling, lot mum bered 40, on the Bul.
locks Land Company plat, for $40.
"A coal barge ran aground on Sabin's
Point yesterday afternoon.
May Simmons, the e-year-old daughter
OF Alexander Simmons, fell from Moore's
wharf TO the shore beneath, a distance
OF about 10 feet. Her neck was severely
wrenched by the fall. This accident
occurred Sunday forenoon.
John W. Cook OF Avon Park, Fla, 10
visiting friends here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03
Keith's Opera House.

A theatrical opening of brilliancy IL
that OF Keith's Opera House, Providence,
on Monday evening next, September 0,
when Tompkins' grand Boston Theater
triumph, "The Black Crook will be
produced with a wealth OF spectacular
and ballet effects. Already there Is a
brisk demand for seats for next week, and
a great interest has been created in the
many improvements and decorations
made during the summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03

vanion, Leonard Rowe; Hector Marsden,
John Weber; Harold Bane, Justin Paige
Bart Cullom, Bin Trainor; A. Newman
Celia Bayne, Molly Crews, Grace Hamil .
ton; Dora Clayton, Nellie Hancock; Mrs.
Ashton, Florence Mack; Margaret Ander-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03

rendered in superior manner, going with
snap, vlgor and precision.
Madeleine or the Magic Kiss will
be In town all the week, and a visit TO the
Providence Opera House will not sbe re-
GREETED.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03

BiDDEFoRD, Me-, Sept. 2.-Rev. Father
John Brady who for quarter OF a CEN
tury has been pastor of st. Mary's church
resigned yesterday. He is nearly 50 years
old
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03
no OUSES-TO LEI.

oNE CENT tCord, first pivrtl11 ONE
HALE CENT Oord edch suJssItsr IN
ss1TiOu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-03
EARL CARPENTER & SONS,

No. Westminster street. Cor. Dyer
This o. esisblihhed house whoiesa e. and retaiis
1CE at fair rtices, and by prompt attention 10 bos
tness ana the employment Of good men In their
several departments, merit . cortisnascs of the
patronage 80 long enjoyed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-12-31

an acre in extent, and fairly in the
center of it stood a great pine tree
which had been dead for perhaps a
score of years. We had just sat down
and were filling our pipes for smoke
when grizzly bear burst out of a
cedar thicket to the east and lounged
across the open to the tree. He was
a male and full-grown, and his bulk
astonished us. His very gait proved
that he was in ill-humor, and he had
no sooner reached the tree than he
reared up and began clawing at 1t.
The wood had decayed until every
blow of his claws sent dust and chips
and splinters flying right and left,
and the monster growled and FLASHED
his teeth as if fighting live enemy.
He was the fairest sort of a target,
and the captain was raising his Win
chester for a shot when the guide
leaned forward and whispered:
Don't do it. The old varmint is
mad all the way through and would
fight regiment of soldiers"
But I can drop him with one bull
let" protested the captain.
Don't try it. I'd sooner take my
chances with so Injun warriors. Jest
you wait and you'll mebbe see
suthin'"
The bear continued fighting the tree
for perhaps five minutes, and then he
dropped down on all tours and faced
the thicket to the south and snuffed
and growled and finally uttered roar
of defiance.
Keep quiet-thar's fun ahead"
whispered the guide, and we laid our
unlighted pipes aside and gave the
scene our whole attention.
After a couple of minutes, during
which old Ephraim continued to work
up his temper, mountain lion leaped
out of the thicket into the open at
the southwest corner. Ten seconds
later a second lion leaped out at the
southeast angle, and the three beasts
stood growing and glazing and max
| ing ready for battle. The lions were
male and female, and the female was
the more aggressive of ' TWO. AS
they stood for a MONT switching
the grass with their tails and eacf
having a paw raised, they were about
80 feet from each other and about A
from the bear.
Keep quiet and you'll see the purti
est little fout man ever sot down to,
said the guide, as he removed his ha
and plucked up a small bush growing
IN front of him.
The bear was expecting his enemies