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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

Editor OF The Times:
sir.-I have frequent discussions WIN
a Young friend and they sometimes touch
ON religious subjects and In one or them
lately contended that Christ when a
child living i'm the mauger. or "A boy OF
twelve wears. arguing in the temple Win
the doctors Of the law was as perfect III
wisdom and knowledge as when Soins
about i'm Judea teaching the people ana
n~erforming those wonderful works as
described in the New Testament or even
as ne was when sitting on his throne IN
the Heaven, and ruling IN the AFFAIRS OF
10 This my Young friend (who is a
university graduate and has hdd eNcep-
tonal advantages IN the way Oh i"'ci
course with ministers OF the soaPr' IA
there many brothers OF the sahio Wy W
thinking objected ana 9uoneu "ue in
SAGE OF scripture when says re ~,
creased i'm stature. and wisdom ana ia
FAVOR with God and man. uno,
mis- Of course. refers 10 his human
hodv and human mind and cannol ue W.
Jerstood N viewed I'm any other aapt''
- "a ,,volves the doctrine OF that mys-
ferrous combination OF the human H""
divine nature in the same person "h'H
Is incOmprehenslble 70 our hhll' inn
and cannot be explained py our l ,an
BAI lHln tMIAtANNANAfNA F"H "
those who are disposed 10 be critical ana
10 question and doubt what Is inehpii-
cable TO the human MIND.
St John tells US that IN the pesihnlns
was the word. and the wore wSs VIII
cod. and the word was Cod All thihgs
we're made by Him. and 81. PAU tens
ne that he "uphOlds ali Things by III"
word ~ His power Ia
Hence IL follows scOnclusiVeiy that re
has always retained those omnipot'nt
- -s....I affTihntg- which UflDUEfu
10 him IN the beginning ana has nevyi
los, or surrendered any one OF thenl.
lie has never adbicated MS throne or an
ropafod his power but has occupied inc
PERMISSION from the beginning-tnoush
many psOple seem TO nave a ldlht anu
,ndsfned belief that there was a sort
of interregnum while our saviour h"eIt
among men on earth IN visible ioiW' ~"
really there are some passages OF scrip
ture which seem 10 give authority ivi.
st,ch belief. rs for instance, whcn ne
saws OF Himself. II came down from
Have" I'VE shall see the Son OF man
ascend mp where lie was Deio''' anu
others Of similar import.
Ana w. very often hear from me pul-
NH such statements a. these, Nhen lie
left his seat in Heaven, whvn ~ re.
turned to Heaven. as II there hdd oeen
a time when he was not IN heaven.
These are not idle and Improbable
theories. but vital questions. which con
Germ AN OF "a, who can UNDERSTAND thenl.
hope sonic OF your correspondents
will he abIe and willing TO give W lsnt.
These matters have been brought
afresh to my mind by a sermon when
I lately heard, from the text. no"
naueth his Man Letters In which the
minister argued that y was not neces-
sary hat Christ should D. Instructed IN
The schools. or learn OF the schooimen
He already and always knew al thlhss
from the beginning both In Heaven ana
on earth. / was gratiied 10 have my
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
J. HARSDEN RHOADES. PRESIDENT
OF THE SAVINGS BANK
ASSOCIATION

II seems strange TO say that the fact
that there is less money in the savings
banks now than there was a year ago
Is a proof of general prosperity; but
stCh ie the case. and a little c)nsiderd-
ton OF the subject will show why this
Is so. In times of depression. thrifty
people of moderate means, who form the
large majority of savings banks depos-
itors. are unwilling to risk their money
I'm any investment or business venture,
but keep il in the banks. and also add TO
it by calling i'm such funds as they may
have loaned out. These accumulations
more than Offset the money drawn out
OF the banks by the poorer classes, who
need il 20 keep themselves alive. I'M
proved business and the restoration or
confidence brings out for Investment
much of this boarded money. a cOnsid-
cradle amount has found its way dur
ing the past few months into Wall street
stocks and other forms OF speculation.
When the close Of this year shows that
the gain in savings banks deposits is
smaller than usual, people will wonder
why the banks balances have not in
creased as the result of the business re-
tival. The fact is that II will be one
sure sign that the good times have come
TO stay. When the money thus taken
out makes more money. the balances in
the savings banks will begin to increase
again. and the surplus funds will be
stored away as a safeguard against fu-
turc necessities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
REV. DIR. JOHN HATI

NFff RIs JUN HALL.
Special reasons for THANKSGIVING this
year are.
J. The steady growth Of those organ
izations that promote the moral. and
therefore The social welfare Of the peo-
pie. One denomination. for example,
vel known To- tho writer. received last
year. over hlty-aeven thousand people
on professions Of faith"
IT, The maintenance of a peace over
our territories. as distinguished from
the nations that are troubled by actual
or threatening vars.
ILL., The general prosperity accorded.
TO the country, as distinguished from
the depression OF the preceding years.
". The abundance of farm produce
over the land. ms "a whole. THE earth
IS tho Lords and ne is blessing tho
work OF mems hands upon n.
y. The good standing among the ma
lions given. in the providence of the Dl-
vine Ruler, 10 our free nation.
VI. The numbers of patriotic Chris
tan citizens who are laboring 10 reduce
intemperance. criminality. Sabbath
breaking. and the vices that destroy
the home. disgrace the nation and dis
honor God. and for whose success
prayer should Doe offered, and TO whom
support should be- given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

rot ready for the arduous work. she
.o~rd that her gown disconnected her,
and at once set about inyenting q suD5u-
tute. In ten minutes ume she n9u Jtbs
cd the BlOomer costume. ana cultlhs lhc
material for a suit ont Of some calico
that She happened 10 have on hand, she
sat down and in a short time had run u
together. She donned the new snrneut
fo1nd them Just what she wanted, anu
xyhitewash brush In hand, mounted Il
step-ladder to freshcn up the Kitchen
ceiling. rrbo,
she was nus buslly engaged Wheii
Mrs. Bloomer DROPPED In. She was az
one struck with the utility and conve-,
nience of the new garments. and asked
mothers permission to make the uis-
coyery public. and when, through, me
columns Of her paper. she described '"e
took her name. Although II was very
popular az one time, mother never claim-
ed the credit of being its Inventor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
G~ALLINGER.

boy all things else, the people OF
the United States have reason TO ne
thankful for the fact that goNethih'h1
"of the people. for the people by the
people' has. for more han a century,
been a success. and that the future
growth and grandeur OF this Republic
are assured beyond a p~eradventufe.
New Hampshire is thankful because
she enjoys all the blessings necessary
10 make "a people nappy. contertcd' ana
prosperous. Her schools are among
the best, churches everywhere abound
and the affairs Of state conducted with
s%crupu'cus integrity. Her farmers are
satisfied with their lot. while the mills
and factories Of the State are singing
the song of enorgy. industry. and pecu-
MARY profit. Beautiful cities, pictur-
esque towns. charming lakes, grand
mountain peaks. aIl couspire 10 make
New Hampshire the home of "A people
distinguished for Thrift. intelligence, cul-
tulc. and moral strength
+. II. GALLINGER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
Pebhles.

A Clue.-Papa 90 mamma). 1T is won
derful VIVA becomes OF all the pins
madct"r
The Baby Suddenly: Wow Vow.
YOwr'-Puck.
Parson Johnson: so dis little chile am
a. gal. DO de udder one belong toe de
contrary sex?'
Mrs. Jackson: ''Yais. pahson; dats 4
gal TOO. "-Judge.
The Cause OF the Sound.-That rusty
grating sound Is made by the new Span
ish Treasurer scraplng his finger-nailS on
the tin bottom OF the Spanish strong
box.-Minneapolls Journal.
old Lady: Conductor. stop the train.
CONDUCTOR: whats the natter
Old Lady: II lost my false hair OUT OF
the window"
Conductor: "oh. never nina Tnefess
switch just this side OF the next sU
t!on. "-Exchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

men were pleased when they saw the
turkey. and one OF them remarked.
We'll. the old man has "a good spot or
two IN him. though he Is SO devilish mean
10 US most of the time. but an old ma
rine promptly responded. Don't YOU
build any hopes on that fowl; tel ye.
that ere must be a night tough old bird,
OF we never would ave seen it
The commander did not wait 10 hear
any further comments.
THE orders against foraging were very
strict In the Union army when we We're ia
the enemy's country said Colonel Z. y.
Goulden. IN recalling some Of his expert
ences. "but az Thanksgiving time n was
sometimes hard 70 hold The men IN. l
remember that che year when my COM
mand was In North Carolina Il included 4
fellow named Dorlon. who had a most
remarkable faculty OF changing his fea-
lures. He was a swarthy man. ordinarily
OF pleasant expression, but when he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
ELIAS Il. DUNN. THE WEATHER
PROPHET.

We have cause for thankfulnoss in the
fact that the country has been in the
main free from disastrous storms during
this year. The weather conditions have
aided the general prosperity 10y helping
the farmers 10 raise and harvest % OF
the largest crops Of wheat in The history
Of the country. so that the United States
have been benefited even by the neccssi-
ties of other countries. The heavy and
continuous wet weather during the past
season came at q time when h was "a
help instead of "a hindrarcc Go the far
mer. The greatest advantages have been
forecasts are studied most. and are taxi
On into serious consideration for business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

have much 10 be thankful for mt ms
time. when they recall the dizziness ana
stagnation in usiue Whlch pl'F'.r"
a year ago. We are the first to leei inc
benefit of anything which helps the aE-
ricultural interests of the country uu,
am trades and professions are being ana
will be-. stil further helped by the pros
pcrity OF the farmcr. mere Us 81 bel'la'
briobtopino nm along am lines of busi-
ness. The large volume OF freight TO be
moved brings increased activity on the
part OF the railroads and the trading YES
sells. The present business Doom is no,
due 10 any speculative movement ana
il will last for some time. as In addition
TO an extensive demand from abroad the
home market IS also very lively. The
starting mp of factories all over the
country gives work to armies OF hither-
to unemployed men and women; and the
wages they earn. when put into circula-
ton. make good times for storekeepers
and tradesmon generally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
HENRY CLEWs. BANKER AND BRO
KEE.

All business interests. collectively and
individually, throughout the land, have
good reason 90 boz thankful for the return
Of prosperity. as well as for the brilliant
prospect OF its continuance. It is my
opinion That the good times arc based
upon conditions which have come TO
stay. bankers au0 brokers should Dee
particularly thankful. as thoy felt the
hard times az least so much as any other
t.l.. uf business men. investors and
stock spectators are inclined TO be more
liberal FOO tho amount of purchases made
ly them: which. OF course. IS the life OF
-.. L--uL uuL .~LlulunImt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

or relish than we poor fellows felt when
we devOurcd that pudding
Commodore GoldsbOrOugh OF the Navy,
now retired. tells Of "a Thanksgiving tur-
key at sea. His shin had put into port
just before Thanksgiving. and he had re-
YORK. Being minded 20 give his crew a
treat. ne ate only a little himself ana
sent the rest 60 the men Tor their dinner.
Being uriou 10 krOw how they regarded
his gift. the commander concealed himself
within hearing distance of the mess. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
SECRETARY W. 5. BULL, or THE
LEAGUE or AMERICAN
WHEEL

One thing which an cyclists have 10
be thankful for is that the railroad
companies have finally realized the fact
that bicycle owners and riders are on-
titled to some consideration at their
hands and those OF their employees.
Until recently the railroads regarded cy-
clists as enemies who were interfering
with their profits. Experience has taught
them differently. and now they strive TO
accommodate wheolmen in every way
they can. Another cause for thankful
ness is the great increase in the number
of good roads throughout the land, add
ing just so much 10 the pleasure OF the
countless thousands who ride the wheel.
The cyclists have certainly become a
power in the land; that is now recogniz-
ed by village. town, and city authorities.
who hasten TO make smooth their paths.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
rhr E,r.r Rlonmrr Costnme

II is claimed by Captain Edward n.
Potter OF the navy mat II was nIs n'o'"''
yrbo invented the blOOmer costume.
Il was born at Seneca Fails. New
yo,k ne saws. and Mrs. Bloomer ana
NJ Eii2abeth Cady Stanton were near
neighbors ana mothers most particular
1880 Nrs Bloomer was my sunday
slS~oi tescher. Although my mother
admit favor the extremely. advanced
49,, 49, ~ her two friends. she had a MIND
~ her own ana was very original ana
inventive. ,s.7 4, hacame
,acossarv 70 clean house and mother
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

eion we had what we called india-rubbe
pics. They were made out OF sweet po-
iatoes by the black mammys. and were
really very good. except for the eXtraor-
dinary t-Oughness Of the crust
I'm general" say a retired officer,
THANKSGIVING in camp was "a day Of re-
taxation. The men were allowed TO
lounge about. TO clean their arms and
mend their clothes. 10 lay out company
streets. and 10 write letters home. |
used 10 Doe general scribe for my W
c-Ompauy-aud I must say that no mat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

wished he could take on a most ~uiaDohcal
Drrfnn with ~ three com
panions. had been out 70 one meet Of me farms arm
near by. and had secured me me SUCK
'"s re- ,ha irlfe owner. who made COM
riairt - Inc colonel. Thereupon the reg
ilaln. 10 ar,Wn up IN line at parade
iMy"' he owner OF the pigs went
down the lire 10 see II he could Identify,
ne tHi'N' ,,rsel and peered into his
b"i'', M, worthy knew that he would
90, .rd unless be acted promptly.
se eNpT.-- bts cap a little. he assumed
S.yIy u.''.. ,o-ious expression. When the
rs,iys, Who hae tuned p aa .sT .arpr ice eS oSS
nel. iooNe. 81 horrible face before him.
s,ar', naysd hastily on: and Dorlon be-
ana mOI hero for having saved the CON-
nsnv,s THANKSGIVING dinner
p.aIiS remember that on this same coca
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
SENATOR RoIEs PENRosE.

Gentlemen. Replying 10 your favor,
| beg to say. the people OF the United
states have reason to be thankful thd'
the nation is al peace; that signs oil re-
turning prosperity are visible on eN.Il
hand; that hopefulness has supplahteu
doubt and uncertainty: and nat the
Uape-earner can now plainly see In tho
business armament the bow OF promise
Of steady employment at remuner9tiVe
WAGES. BolEo iENhc"H'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
G. G. HOPKINS. PRESIDENT OF THE
COTTON EXCHANGE.

We cotton men have considerable
cause for thankfulness in the fact that
we are still alive and i'm business. Dur
ing the past twelve months the cotton
market has been remarkably dull, ana
the prices remarkably low. The con-
sumner has benefited by this. but the
merchant and manufacturer have hau
a hard time of II. The financial scare
last fall was responsible largely Tor
such a condition of affairs. SPECTATOR
were timld. and buyers only bought ac-
cording to their present needs. we NV.
cause for thankfulness in the iact tnae
the present prosperity 'nS
land has evidently come to stay anu
the cotton men will get their snare Vi
il in Que time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
Holm CLAFLIN.

The whole country mas cause lol
tbonkfulness that the hard times are
over AT last. The present prosperity ~
not ephemeral. for il began at the ground
with the farmers Of the country Whete
rverv business boom should nave us
foundation to be solid and or long cun-
t~inuance. Its beneficial effect II Sei'"''
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r. II. GALLINGER.
DIR. u. y. ST. JOHN ROOSA. PRESI-
DENT OF NEW YORK POST
GRADUATE MEDICAL

The medical profession. in common
with the general public, has cause i0r
thankfulness that. during the past twelve
months. the health Of the people of the
United States has been remarkably goOd'
with the exception OF the recent yellow
fever scare in the South. There Is a gem
eral tendency 10 improve the health con-
dltlons of am communities. large and
small. and science is busy studying the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

SENATOR BUTLER.

The people Of my State. and indeed
the people of the whole nation. have
every cause to be thankful 10 our Crea-
tor for blessing our productive industries
with "a bountiful harvest. The fact that
the millions who create wealth are suf-
fering from hard times in the midst of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

causes of disease. with a view TO its pre-
Vention. Much has been done I'm that
direction, but there still remains more
To be done; and | believe that We are
on the eve OF great discoveries along
lines that will vastly increase the sum
OF medical knowledge. The reduction 10
a minimum Of the death rate from dis
ease would be gladly welcomed by the
medical profession. and no one Will re-
joice more than the physician on the
arrival of the day when. according 10 the
Prophet Isaiah, NO man will say, ! am
sick"
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4 HTRROWs.

sirs. Responding 90 your kind invi-
teton. permit me TO suggest n few rea-
sons why the citizens of Michigan should
rejoice at the time Of Thanksgiving.
Michigan miners haye reason 90 be
thankful that "a good feeling has prevail
ed during the year. while the wage scale
has been fair. Michigan lumbermcn. that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
interesting Symposium of Sentiments
From Wel-Known Men Representing
Many Widely Different Points Of View.


they have secured the American mar
kets for their products. Michigan far
mcrs. that they have had excellent crops
and good prices; Michigan manufacture
ors. that there has been an increased de-
mand for their articles; Michigan work
ingmen, that they a had plenty Of
work n have been paid I'm good money.
and the entire State can rejoice that
there has dawned a new era of prosper
ity. j. g. BURROWS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

II required five hundred hands TO make
the bridal veil OF the Princess Margaret
Of Prussia. II was composed OF 800 dif-
ferent pieces. all the work being done
with the needle. The several pieces. each
81 which reauired ten days for compile
ton. were Joined by the most skillful
lace makers i'm a pattern which appear
ed TO be an the work OF the same hands.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
WILLIAM FORD.

Hotel men should be profoundly
thankful that the years -, 80, n 70
are relocated TO the shades, that We are
still on earth. and that the dvanc
agent Of prosperity tabIy assisted ,py
Divine Providence IL now getting I'm MS
fine work. that the mills are turning.
that the crops are great, and that the
long hoped-for boardcr once more stalks
abroad i'm the land.
Those were sad years for the hotel
man And the worst of II vas that, IKE
Tho sea-sick. he got no sympathy. keep
ine hotel is "A very fascinating business
to those who are not engaged IN u, anu
"a, n,o6ts 10 those who don't nave 10
nav the expenses. are slHpls iapnio"s,
Most every man who spenas - ~
a hotel thinks the dnaiotn
bundred per cent. profit, and dehounSes
nu""aN" i~rasping monopolist. And tnls
80 encourages the landlord that ne N
e. temnfed to pack his possessions
In "a nocket handkerchief ana ny l" '"o
THANK heaven. things are on ,he ".nl
now. and the landlord may ye' 'eo >.
Time when he will not teei II rpOui"o'"'
unon himself TO retire nastlly 10 .he .
clusion of the cellar on nearing inc "P-
nroaching footsteps of his butcher
HIGH KELLY. PRESIDENT OF THE
MARITIME EXCHANGE.
60 FAR the return of prosperity has not
had any appreciable effect upon the snip
ning interests Of the country, owing TO
tho fact that the carrying trade ~ most
10 done hy foreign vessels. IT the good
times continue American shippers VIII
nroboblv get their share OF the benefits
Resulting from revival OF business
throughout the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21
HENRY HENTZ. PRESIDENT OF
THE FoEEEr EXCHANGE

HE 'Off III EANliANHEs
The coffee brokers and dealers have not
benefited. so far. by the general improve
ment i'm business. and IL is probable that
they will not do so for some time. the
recent bad times had very little effect
upon the volume OF business done IN the
coffee trade. No matter how closely
people had TO curtail their expense few,
if any. attempted TO economic I'm the use
of coffee. Owing TO the fact that last
years crop was very large and that this
years is also abundant. the wholesale
price has been steadily dropping with q
consequent reduction Of the margin or
proht. Just now 10 looks as though next
years crop will also be large, as the flow
cring season in Brain. from which three
quarters Of the worlds supply comes,
is progressing f%avorably. though II is
very unusual TO nave three successive
seasons of good crops. Coffee consumers
have cause for thankfulness, however,
as il is estimated that the reduction or
prices this year will save $iO,OOO.ooO IN
gold 10 those who buy Coffee IN small
quantities for use.
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Churchmen, Statesmen, Business Men,
and Professional Men, All Concur in
Finding Reasons for General Rejoicing.
.......... 60. I..s:. ....... .:...:: ...a...Y

TO be felt through all classes OF citizens
and in all kinds Of I nness. In fact, we
are only beginning 10 feel the effect ot
the return OF prosperity. and noxt year
we shall enjoy the full tide OF success
through all the channels OF trade. So
far. the drv-goods interest has had ia
share Of the Improvement I'm business.
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the plenty which they have created -
not the fault OF providence but inc re-
suit or mans inhumanity TO man. we
have further cause TO be thankful ne
cause the great masses OF the people
are to-day letter informed about the ha-
ture and causes Of economic conditions
than ever before since the formation OF
our government. This means that D
majority Of the American voters Will soon
ioin in solid p~hdlanX and use tnat most
powerful weapon Of an American iree-
man. the ballot. 10 remove the causes
of INEQUALITIES and injustice and restore
a government Of the people for the peo-
pie n by the people. Yes lei us 'l
be thonkfnl 10 the Creator. not only fOi
his bountfful goodness but for the light
that is coming. which will guarantee 10
each citizen the enjoyment of the fruits
Of his labor according to his merits.
MARION BUTLER.
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purnoses. The Weather Bureau has
cause for thankfulness that confidence
I'm the accuracy Of its predictions Is IN
croasing steadily. now that the people az
large realize hat its prophets do not
claim infallibility in their announcement
but are content when a large per cent
age OF their warnings is eiiicacious IN
preventing the loss Of life and property.
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HIGH KELLY. PRESIDENT OF THE
MARITIME EXCHANGE.
ROBERT G. %lNGERsOLL.

belief confirmed by such eminent ana
conclusive authority.
Rlchmnn1. Va. Nov. u. lA9l.