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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

of Bryan. they can get 10 silver oo'lhrs
for l gold dollar, IL nc more RIDICULOUS
than the attitude Of more Intelligent mon
who favor the free coinage OF silver bui-
lion at nearly double its commercial
value. Coinage il n delicate and expen-
sive operation. and there Is no more rta-
son why 100000 OF people should be
taxed for the conversion OF % cents
worth OF silver bullion into 100 cents
dollar for the benefit OF a few hundred
mine owners or bullion owners. IMAM thAt
the Government should undertake 10 guar
antee to the farmers 81 bushel Tor their
80 cents wheat.-Index-App
Protesting that he would not consent.
Mr.. EllysOn has consented to lead IN
crusade Of the hosts OF Populists ana free
silvcrites In Virginia against a principe
which he Is accredited with beleNlns 10 pc
right. As we said few days ago, TINS Is
purely matter OF conscience ana or
duty which Mr.. Eyylscn must decide tor
himself. He has made the decision not
without hestation; let US hope not"lthout
mature reflection. For the interests ana
consistency of all concerned, let us 30
further and hope that Mr.. Eliyson has
had the dawn and the revelation or
new light which will make his convic-
tons and his course entirely compatible
with each other. 10 IS pity 10 see a
man who has held the high and honorable
office OF mayor OF Richmond, and who
has won reputation as a successful party
leader now In the dubious political state
Of walking one way and looking the
other.-Petersburg lndex-Appeal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
AN OPEN SECRET.

Perfect assimilation OF food by ma
lures prescription. Hence all stomach
complaints yield readily to colonial
water II neutralizes uric and Tactic
acids therefore il is remedy for rhe"-
matism govt, &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

Points for the Serious Consideration of
Free Silvcrites.

Senator Thurston, Of Nebraska. who re-
presents Mr.. Bryans own State in the
United States Senate. has repeatedly made
the uncontradicted charge that these Sill
ver-mine owners and silver-bullion own
ers keep in their employment iorcs
OF well-trained and welllaid speakers
and lecturers TO advocate free coinage OF
silver by the Government, and that MT.
Bryan himself is one OF these aid speak
ers and lecturers.-Index Appeal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
UNDEB 4 WODrFIED ORDER.

W. NJ. JUS rs
Richmond. Va. Aug G. 1896
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 1896.
.,,rsn,1r~r.s TODAY

Richmond vs.. Petersburg, 441 Z. NJ
Mest-End Park.
jefferson Roof Garden to-hlght.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-07

The price of The Times Is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits OF Richmond and nanches-
er. Sunday paper three cents.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-24
POPULAR TiMEPIECES.
some Facts Concerning the Sale aud Pro-
duction of Open-Facea Watches.

duction of Open-Facea Watches.
In this country almo-t everybody
carries watch. Probably nlne-tenths
Of the men, great numbers of women
and many young people carry watches.
In the best trade of the city many more
watches of gold are sold than of silver;
OF all the witches sold throughout the
country about rs per cent. are of gold.
Ihs percentage of gold watches is in-
creasing. The fashionable watch OF
the day is open-faced. The sale of
open-faced watches is increasing, es-
pecially in fine watches, but il is in
creasing also in watches OF other
grades. OF fine gold watches sold in
the city probably two-thirds are now
made open-faced. OF all the watches
sold in the United States. gold and sill
ser, probably from quarter to third
are now made open-faced.
The modern watch has for one of its
characteristics thnness mans
watch, which is now ninde more es-
pecially to wear with evening dress
md is all the time growing in favor,
IS plain, thin, open-faced gold watch
which takes up but little room in the
pocket. Perfect in its simplicity, this
watch is at the same time of fine work.
manship and great beauty. 1t sells
at 500. gold watch not so thin nor
so finely finished, but very handsome
modern watch and an excellent time
keeper, by the same makers and bear
ing their name, can be bought in OPEN
face, the case of 1S-carat gold, for $65;
in double case, for $40. But gold
watches and good watches, too, can be
bought for very much less than these
prices; in fact, there never was time
when watches generally were made in
such tasteful shapes, or when they
were so good for the money or so cheap
as now.
Taking all the grades together, the
American production of watches is
about 1000 daily; the importation of
watches amounts to about the same
number. One might at first wonder
what becomes OF all these watches.
great number are taken up annually
by the new buyers coming into the
market for the first time, out Of tho
constant and large increase in the pop
ulation. Great as the percentage of
watch owners now is in this country,
that is also increasing. Many immi-
grants buy 'vatches as soon as they get
the money; some men own more than
one watch; watches wear out, or their
owners lay them aside for better
watch or for one of newer style;
watches are lost and destroyed, and
when one comes to take all things into
consideration it will be seen that the
great production of watches may be in
large measure easily accounted for
N. Y. Sun.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-24
ingenious Definltion.

A school teacher some time ago gave
her pupils the 'Elegy in a Country
Churchyard' to study, and when they
had presumably studied it she gave
them written examination. There
was one boy in the class who was more
given to ingenuity than TO study. When
he came to the question:: What is
stOried urn?'" his teacher saw him
pause and scratch his head. The ques-
ton: Explain the meaning of 'un-
lettered muse" seemed to cause even
more bewilderment. Nevertheless, he
answered all the questions after his
own fashion. '''StorieG urns,'" he
wrote, 'means tall urL, several stories
high" 'Unlettered muse. he COM
mented further on, "refers to the we'll
known fact that one of the muses. was
an ignoramus. ."-Bostoc Budget.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-24
The EskimO Character.

We found the lnnuits very quick-wit-
ted and intelligent; with unvarying
good nature and keen appreciation of
fun, they proved themselves compan-
ionable in spite Of their uncleanliness.
Their skill manifested itself in many
ways during these long excursions.
Later in the year it showed itself, on
one occasion, in a particularly interest
ing way. Having found it necessary to
cross a glacier on a hunting trip, our
Innuits paused at the edge and halloed
to ascertain the direction of the echo.
On the return a storm of snow and fog
had obliterated all landmarks, but the
Innuits easily found the way by means
of the echo.
There was always a charm in their
strange melodies, and particularly at
night, as they slowly rowed along the
black waters among ghostly, beautiful
icebergs, under the starless sky. And
such melodies. They were like the
signing Of the winds, low, eontented,
full-breathed, yet with an undertone of
sadness. But at times their songs are
vehement with joy and action.-Frank
Wilbert Stokes. in Century.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-24
SONG.
A robin SANG.

A robin sang;
re uuIi world awakened from its sleep.
Sast on its robe of winter sadness.
ne ne ieaves from bondage gan to peep
Inc brooks o'erflowed In jolly madness
All nature listened to the warning.
All laughed with glee I'm snringt,,ra.
morning, ''ii'e
When robin sang.
A poet sang;
IL was song that reached the heart
vi many man, of every woman.
IL was the fruit of perfect art.
II showed power Dlvinely human.
Iiis name was known to all: and then
anne on her tablets wrote 1t. when
The poet sang.
A mother sang;
Two little eyelids blinked and drooped.
ana bright curls nestled on her breast.
Sohtehtment bounty richly trooped:
sweet innocence found loving rest.
Inc slumber fairies tiptoed near,
Ana all the angels stopped to hear
W hen mother sang.
Charles K. Cook, in Troy Press.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-24
An Over-Conyiyial Wheel.

| met man in the flesh not so very
long ago who, being of sanguine tenn
permanent, after about a months prac-
tice by daylight conceived himself to
be sufficiently advanced in the art to
ride out to dinner party on summer
evening. AS a result of this misplaced
confidence he appeared at the break.
fast table on the following morning
with a woefully scratched face. He dis
claimed having had any quarrel with
the family cat, but accounted for his
Disagreement by stating that his cycle
had also dined out, and-to use plain
language-had made a beast of itself.
He had found it in the course of his re-
turn journey by no means in the help
less, but rather in the foolhardy, stage
of drunkenness, which had prompted it
to perform sundry antics more danger
GUS than amusing. After shying at it's
own shadow in the road and playing the
fool generally il suddenly elected to at
tempt to jump thick hedge, with dis
astrous results. The owner subse
auently sold the machine TO a German,
who cured it by homeopathy and it is
now a refomed character. It's successor,
in imitation of Alcibiades, one day
elected to throw itself down fiat in
front of heavy van and. having been
trampled upon by dray horse and run
over by the wheels of a van, took a
good deal of repairing.-Blackwood's
Magazine.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-07-24

Servant-oh. please, sir, your daugh-
ter has eloped with the coachman.
Mr.. Highliver Well, it might have
been worse. She might have run of
with my French cook.-N. Y. Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
VESPER.

Miss Mary McCamley, of Grand
Rapids, visited at the White House the
past week.
Miss Myrtle Atwood, of Grand Rapids
is renewing former acquaintance this
week.
Misses Marceau, of Centralia, spent
the latter part of the week visiting Miss
Rozelle.
Mr. P. Flanagan and daughter Nellie
drove to Grand Rapids to church Sun.
day.
A number of people from the Twin
Cities passed through this berg during
the week, to gather berries.
The formers are getting in their hay
crop. Hay is very poor this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Knobf were in the Twin
Cities Friday evening.
John Hassler has improved the ap.
pearance Of his farm by the erection Of
a large barn.
Miss Kit Walsh, of Grand Rapids
visited Miss Flanagan Thursday and
Friday.
A few of the young people gathered
at the residence of Mr.. Boynton
Saturday evening and enjoyed a
pleasant dance.
Mrs. Chas. Miller, who for some time
was sick, died Friday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
All Intelligent Physicians.

human ills arise from the liver. DR..
Rays Liver-T is prepared solely for
diseases of the liver. 1t cleanses and
sweetens the stomach, cures biliousness,
sick headache, indigestion and melan-
choly. For sale by John E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23

A Teachers Institute will be held
in Centralia, commencing July p,
1896, and continuing one week. Con-
ductOrs will be Prof. A. J. Hutton
and Mrs. NJ. D. Bradford. A large
attendance Of teachers is desired.
Sometime during the week Hon. John
A. Gaynor will address the teachers.
Teachers examinations for Wood
county will be held as follows:
Marshtield, August 10, II, y.
Centralia, August 13, II, 10.
Pittsville, August Il, Is.
r. 4. HAvENOR.
County Supt.
Centralia. July u, 1896.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
Institute and Examinations

TWO BALL GAMES SUNDAY NEXT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23

sgO. 7. Hougen M. D., Office over
| Daly's Drug store. Telephone at Office
"a residence II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
Unity Church.

Sabbath Services. July 26, 1896
NJ. E. Quarterly Meeting.
9:45 a. m, Love Feast.
1880 a. M, preaching by Rev. E. S
McChesney.
11:30 a. m, Communion.
1900 M, Sunday School.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23

J.D. WITTER, Pres't. E. T. HARMON, Cashier
J.W. CAMERON, Vice-President.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
SPRING CREEK.

The weather is dry.
Rye stacking is nearly done.
A number of our farmers are cutting
hay on the marshes north and west Of
Necedah.
Mrs. Sylvia Bullock is working fo1
Mrs. Nora Girth.
Miss Nellie Horton is visiting her
brother this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. c. Ely visited her
father O. Gardener at Roche-a-cri.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Beeston are visiting
their daughter, at Chippewa Falls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given to all those
who are indebted to me to call and
make a settlement of their account inn
mediately, or the accounts will be placed
in the hands of my attorney for collec-
ton. SAMUEL THOMPSON.
Dated Grand Rapids, July q, 1896.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
IT IS WONDERFUL

how quickly Diarrhea or Dysentery can
be relieved by using Beggs' Diarrhea
Balsam. A purely vegetable compound.
nen c cre n in nerfee v safe dU vsv pe Your
agency for this wonderful medicine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
Excursion Rates.

G. A. R. Encampment at st. Paul,
Mimi, Sept. IA, $500 for round trip.
Tickets on sale Sept. LIST, I'd and Sd,
limit to return Sept. 18th.
s. T. DURGA, Ticket Agt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
F
M. E. Church.

Sabbath Services. July &c, 1896
No morning service.
1900 NJ, Sunday School.
7:l5 p. M, Epworth League.
500 p. M, preaching by Rev. f. S,
McChesney.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23
Tornado Insurance.

l year 20 cents per 800.
years so cents per 500.
5ycars 50 cents per 800.
In frst-class company, forty-fve
years old, with more than One Million
Dollars cash capital.
GEO. n. WooD, Agt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-07-23

Chamberlain Cough Remedy cures
colds, Group and whooping cough. 1t
is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale
by T. L. Steib & Co. july.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

double curve and the steaming, wide
open mouth made Its desperate effort
to reach its enemy, This attack, Il
could be seen, was despairing but twas
nevertheless, impetuous, gallant fero-
cious, of the same quality as the charge
for the lone chief when the lwalls;of
white faces close upon him In the noun
tains. The stick swung unerringly
again and the snake, mutilated, torn,
wlirled into the last coil.
And now the man went sheer raying
mad from the cmotiops Of his fore
fathers and from his own. He came to
close quarters. BE gripped the stick
with his two hands and made It speed
like o fail. The snake tumbiing In the
anguish of final despair, fought, bit,
flung itself upon this stick which was
taking its life.
At tho end. the man clutched his
stick, and stood watching In silence.
The dog came slowly and with infinite
caution. stretched his nose forward,
sniffling. The hair upon its heck and
back moved and RULED a. Il sharp
wind was blowing. The last muscular
quiyers Of the snake were causing the
rattles to still sound their trebls CRY, the
shrill. ringing war-chant and hymn Of
the grave Of the thing. that faces foes
at once countless, implacable and SUI
perior.
well, Rover" said the man, turning
to the dog, with grin Of victory, wen
carry Mr.. Snake home to show the
girls
His hands still trembled from the
strain of the encounter, but he pried
with his stick under the body of the
snake and hoisted the limp thing upon
1t. he resumed his march along the
path and the dog walked TRANQUILITY
meditative at his masters heels.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

more curious enemy TO mice than the
one that has recently distinguished
itself at the fishing metropolis (Grims-
by), on the night Of March IS.
An oyster was on that dry placed ON
pantry floor, and during the night,
Feeling thirsty) It opened It's shell.
Three silly, wandering mice were near
too, and smelling fish. all placed their
heads just inside for taste. The in-
trusion was instantly resented by tho
occupant Of the shell. and hastily yet
silently relentless grab was made, and
those foolish mice were suddenly. exc
ecuted prisoners. ~
Such q thing has been known ON oys.
ter boats here as the capture Of q single
mouse by nm oyster. and rats have suf-
fered injuries olegs, etc. but the trap
ping of three mice simultaneously Il a
record for an oyster. which / thinlcn
present is acknowledged unique feat.
uas the oyster firmly conspired to
GUST the cat from the legitimate occupa-
ton for which II has 50 long been re-
nowned?' :
Thanks to theart of photography, our
readers are able to see an exact picture
# the captor and the captiyes just; as.
found. q sl
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
1.-THE sN.AKE.g''
BY Stephen CRANE


fcoPYRioHr. 1871
Where the path wendell across the
ridge the bushes OF huclsleberry and
sweet fern swarmed at It in two curling
waves until IL was mere winding line
traced through the tangle. There was
nointerferenceb by clouds and as the rays
OF the sun fell full upon the ridge they
called into voice innumerable Insects
which chanted the heat Of the summer
day In steady, throbbing, unending4
chorus.
A man and dog came from the laurel
thickets of the valley where the white
brook brawled with tho rocks They fol-
lowed the deep line of the path across
the ridge. The dog a large lcmon and
white setter walked TRANQUILITY meditn-
tive, at his masters heels.
Suddenly from some unknown and
yet near place In advance there came o
dry, shrill whistling rattle that smote
motion Instantly from the limbs of the
man and the dog. Like the fingers of q
sudden death, this sound seemed to
touch the man at the nape Of the neck,
ut the top of the spine. and change him,
as swift as thought, to statue of lis
tening horror. surprise, rage. The dog
too the same icy hand was laid upon
him and he stood crouched and qniver-
ing, his jaw dropping, the froth Of ter
ror upon his. lips, the light Of hatred in
his eyes.
Slowly the man moved his hands tow
nrd the bushes, bnt his glance did not
turn from the place made sinister by the
warning rattle. bis fingers unguided,
sought for q stick of weight and
strength. Presently they closed about
one that seemed adequate and holding
this weapon poised before him, the man
moved slowly forward, glaring. The
sdog,with his nervous nostrils fairly fiut-
stering, moved warily. one foot a time,
after his master. m ~
But when the man came upon the
snake. his body underwent o shock as.
from revelation, rs II after all he had;
been ambushed. With . blanched face
he sprang backward and his breath
came In strained gasps his chest heay-
ing a. Il he were In the performance Of
On Extraordinary muscular trial. his
arm with the stick made o spasmodicl
defensive gesture.
The snake had apparently been CROSS
ing the path in some mystic travel when:
to his sense there came the knowledge
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
GLASS VESSELS.


- i il.t
Modelled from . Paste While Cold by the
Ancient Romans.
Scarcely a month passes without our
being informed of some new application
Of glass in art or commerce, but there Is
one form of glass which Is unknown to
most people. namely, soft glass or glass
paste. Yet It is hundreds OF years old.
The old Roman glassmakers carried
to their grave their secret method Of
preparing glass paste which they
nodded cold, just as we model clay.
This malleable glass, upon which you
could get the impression of your finger
exactly as with dough. gave of most
pleasant perfume.
Another variety made by the Romans
had qualities similar to rubber; II It
were thrown down forcibly 1t re-
bounded; II struck with hammer, Il
yielded and Immediately resumed its
original shape. It il related that EN-
peror Tiberius ordered worlsmnn's
head to be cut on SO that he should not
reveal the secret, the reason for this
net being that II the method Of prepara-
ton became known people would think
no more of gold than of dirt.
The secret of the manufacture Of
glass paste died with the Roman ar
tisans and has never been discovered.
Now we hear that IN eminent sculptor
who has q well-equipped chemical
laboratory, has succeeded in producing
a glass paste similar to that described
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

of the coming of his foes. Tho dun Vi
bration perhaps informed him. and he
flung his body to face the danger. He
had no knowledge of paths; he had not
wit to tell him to sink noiselessly into
the bushes. He knew that his implac-
pble enemies were approaching; no
doubt they were seeking him. hunting
him. And so he cried his cry, an incred-
ibly swift jangle of tiny bells, as bur-
dcned with pathos ns the hammering
upon quaint cymba1s by the Chinese at
warrior, indeed, 1t was usually his
death music.
"Bewarel Bewarei Bewareir 8
The man and the snake confronted
each other. In the mans eyes were
hatred and fear. These enemies
unanswered, each preparing to kill.
1t was to be battle without mercy.
Neither knew mercy for such situa-
ton. In the man was all the wild
strength OF the terror Of his ancestors,
OF his race, of his kind. a deadly re-
pulsion had been handed from man to
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
BIBLE FACTS.

What Is the longest verse in the
Bible See Esther $40. 3
What is the longest chapter In the
Bible The 119th psalm. Psalms no.
What army fed in confusion when
none pursued9 Assyrian army. .
Kings, 1879. r. q
Whit is the shortest verse in the Old
Testament2 -Eber. Peleg, Rev. i
What sentence composed OF three
words appears no iess than rs dime in
one book of the Bible and forms the
chief thought Of it2-.AH Is vanity
Ecclesiastes. -
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

Those who want to take out
shares of Building Association
stock should remember that they
can commence any time with the
Home Builders Building and
Loan ssociation. You don't
have to wait for the end Of .
series or year. but the books are
always open at D. K. Reed q Cos
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

SUBMISSION.

The Ogden and Coor brick
store room, corner of Pike and
Bridge streets !; fine cellar and
two story ware room attached. !.
The best business stand in town.
Terms reaso nable. Call on, or
address. j. 3. Coon,
Me- lpin, W. Va. s9.tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

Many weather Bureaus.
Every civilized nation in the world,
even China. nUw has q weather bureau.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

-Archimedes Is considered to be the
founder of the science Of physics.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
NO CHARGE For TUITION.

In the collegiate and preparatory
studies. State Institution, religious but
not bectarian. Superior advantages az
forded those who Wish 70 pronafo for
teaching OF experimenting. A new
sl5, 600 bull ing Is being erected. An
elegant boarding hall for ladies has lust
been completed. Cost d living Is very
low Eor tree catalpgtie nddfosS The