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THE NEGRo's REAL FRIEND.

II We know our own heart there Is no
s,ar,, in Il OF hatred for the black man.
No sothuern man who was brought up
bv black nanny and IN friendship
with her people can help feeling most
kindly interest In the negro race.
In discussing the negro question
therefore. we would not be understood
to speak in any feeling Of III Will or un-
kindness TO the negro race. But IN
dealing with this question as with all
questions The Times tries TO be entire
" frank. and 1t often happens that the
nlain truth sounds harsh and unkind'
We would not knowingly do the negro
an Injustice. We would not take from
him capriciously or maliciously any riehl
or privilege that he enjoys under the
constitution of the United States any
sooner than we would for the same mo-
tive rob a white man.
But in discussing this question ohe
must always look further than the negro
and his interest 1t Is the function or
newspaper. the highest duty OF a news
paper TO map out and advocate that
policv which shall most surely promote
tho good OF the whole people OF the
country at large, and any policy that
falls short of this. any policy whose de-
s,gn and whose effect is TO benefit one
class TO the detriment Of the whole Is
,,olicv that is contrary to tho very es-
sence OF the American principle. Inc
Times has always opposed and always
viii oppose class legislation OF Whatever
character.
We said the other day that this was
n white mans country and that all poll
clos Of government would be in the IN
terets of the white race. That means
simplv that the whites arc largely in the
majority, and that they will not suiIer
ANYTHING TO be done merely in the inter-
est Of the black man, which shall be de-
trimental to the pbulic service either
civil or military.
We 90 farther and say that the best
friend of the negro is the man VINO
tries to keep him out Of trouble anu
that Il IL a mistaken kindness TO push
him forward when I'm so doing the in
evitable effect is to bring trouble upon
him. We take the broad view. very
much broader view, we aDprehended' than
the colored people give US credit for
1t is the narrow view that would legis-
late peculiarly in the interest Of the
black man. We are firmly convinced
that that policy which best serves and
pleases the white people Of this nation
is the policy which most surely promotes
the true interests Of the negro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE.
The Closing Exercises Held Last Night
at the Y. VI. &. A.

The closing exercises Of che Virgins
Business College took place at the Y. NJ
q. A. Hall last night quite "a large audi,
ence witnessed the exercises, which were
kauc. This WAS followed by music. afteP
which the diplomas were awarded ~
President Davis.
An interesting address WAS delivered by
Nj. Charles Il. Matchen, IN, who chose fos
his subject The Path OF History 1nis
was delivered lu excellent style.
The diplomas were delivered TO tho
following.
White Hal. Va; O., a. Anderson. Len
mig. Va; e. w. Anderson. Richmond, Js
IL. Anderson. Richmond; W. l. AndersonJ
Reidsvlle. y. G.; T.. h. Andrews. RioAs
Bray Omega, Va j. Thompson Brown,
Jr., Richmond. III. J.. Chalkley Drewrys
BUT Va, Percy l.. Clarh, Beach, val
j. r. Cameron, Richmond; L. NJ DAVIS
Horeb, Va. Elmo q. Davis. Lynchburg,
Va; G. G.. Elicit, Beaver Dam, Va h.
d. Grove Wilson's, Va; ADr3m DeyoI
Claverack n. y. Miss Miiicent I. Floyd
Richmond. w W. Gaihught Richmond;
Perry w. ellis, Crewe, Va, j. 9. Gilmer,
Lebanon. Va. Joseph IA. Grubos, Rich
nlond. Joe Haley. Richmond. William
HOlzgrefe. Richmond; j. h. Hunter, Do
sler. y. c.. r.. Ill. Lee Richmond, a. r,
la Courthouse, j. j. Murphy. Jrr ken
mond: Charles j. Newell. Richmond; w,
G.. Nutter New Castle, Va. joseph u
Palmer Waynesboro. Va; b. c. Peters,
w Ramsey. Woodsdale. y. c.. c. +.
Short. Ettrick. Va. h. Y. Sinclair, Red.
mOnds. Va. II. T. stephenson, Zuhl va
samuel Taylor Danville, Va; j. n. Terry,
Pickaway. Va: j. s. Thompson. Sora,
Va: j. II. Trent, Castle Craig, Va; Nor-
veil w Nerser CreWe, Va, T. ,. Nhiles
Elizabeth City. y. c.; George L; WiiliamsSI
keswick. va, y. w. Mlis2h' hich'"O"-I
Master Of StenOgraphy-C. w. Anderson,
Richmond, Miss Hattie Bailey, JctetsFls.S
Va. Gerard Boehilng. Riehmondi a. n.
ter s. C.: Miss Lula Burton Richmond
Miss Eva Clark, Beach. Va W. n. Cote-
man. Mannb0r0, Va; III. w. SoVhiBtOl
Richmond; Miss Eiizaoetn Dolan WI
mOnd. W. W Dunford Richmond ~
Hattie Farrior GOldsbOro. y. c.. }ls5
Fannie Faris. brakes Branch, Va iSy'
man Fitzgerald Blackstone. VA ". ~
Cartwright. Richmond; MISS luh SoaGLfD'
Tobaeccoviue ~ 81 Ms ~ H fIsIeV. Rice.
Vile Va Miss Emma T.. Han HoidspRLVI
y. c.; Edward Il. Hines, Camorlas., N'I
Miss sudie Huggins. Goid5,2p,o' 3, x,ia'
Richmond: Miss judith Roger. kanseley
Va. A. h. Long. Dosier y q, James
y Machcn. Jr.. tenffeNilt va, sl4ss nnnf
nia McKinsey. Danvile Va, M,ss Ia..esy
ptchnond. Miss Bottle *. Morton, Farm
v yf Va. Miss Mary z; kean,. L9uisa
r ci,,vt house Va: James n. Reed. Riehl
mond: William r Rcsd. kiehm , n :, MSS
ss,'iilt,,,onf - a. Redmond. Codes. s. CT
Ioseeb n. shepherd Jr.. Richmond; Mas
Mamie simmons. Richmonda II; T. Sts1
phenson' Zuni Va; SAMUEL TAYLOR; Dam an
hannor Va: Miss Lula o. Lowry. Vefs
4on Va. 4: Norvei W. Verser, Crewe Val
- q Wallace Church Road Va; Grays
son weymouth. Saiisowy, ~. C.; Thomas
S. White Elizabeth CITY. y. {.
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FAMOUS CAUSE.

Our esteemed contemporary. the New
York journal, has brought suit for libel
against our equally esteemed contempo-
rary. the New York World. laying its
damages at $4,000. The cause of the
suit is the following telegram, which the
World printed several days ago:
PORT TAMPA, FLA. June IA cor
poral and guard OF three SOL
diers has just been put on the
dispatch boat, to prevent hes leaving the
bay. 1t is said the correspondents on that
vessel are suspected of having obtained
government plans and documents, and
intended 10 sail for some port where they
could send the matter by wire.
Mr. Hearst explains that the corporal
and soldiers who were on his boat in
stead of boarding aer TO prevent her from
sailing with government secrets, were
simply taking possession of her in ac-
cordance with instructions from the
United States authorities. Mr.. Hearst
having voluntarily offered the Buccaneer
TO the government for war duty and the
government having accepted the tender.
Here is q famous case to be sure. The
Journal and the World are papers of the
same stripe. They have been fighting
each other in the public arena for the
past several years. and this contest in
the courts Will probably produce in evil
dence some things that will be most
startling to the nov spaper world.
We DO rot often use slang in these
columns. but we think that we will be
39idoned FOR saying tsat the trial will be
fun Of hot stuff"
The Journal suing the World for libel!
There has been nothing like 1t since the
pot cast reflections on the immaculate
ness OF the kettle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION.
Election OF Officers and Plans for the
Next Season Devised.

At the annual meeting OF the Rich
mond Philharmonic Association at the
residence of Mr.. Charles H. Watkins on
Thursday night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Mr. Charles III. Watkins. president.
FIR. w. a Mercer, vice-Dresident
Mr. Thomas S. Armistead, secretary
and treasurer
Mr. }. G.. Hawkins. librarian.
Members of the Executive Comittee-
Messrs. Herbert Phillips, Stanley Lyons
and j. c.. Gooch.
with such efficient officers, composed
of some Of the best known and most de-
servedly popular business men Of the
CITY the association enters upon It's sec
ond year with the brightest prospects.
Besides his great love for the associa-
ton with all its old memories. President
Watkins carries into II all Of his well
known bushes energy and quaincatlons
and the influence of his social connec-
tons. in ali OF which he will be ably sec
onded by the other officers, and, indeed,
by every member.
The advance made in their musical
studies during the past year has been re-
markable. Originally composed or crude
material. they have. under the faithful d.
rectorship of their skilled leader flr. Ar
thur ScrivcnOr. arrived az sucn a state OF
proficiency that difficult pieces are mas
tered at short rehearsals. The muslcal
training which they have received IN this
one year has exceeded in its results that
of many an expensive school
In order 10 enlarge their sphere OF use
fulness by extending their privileges to
others. they decided TO double their pres
Ont active membership. seeking for new
members not only known amateurs, out
also the fresh young voices OF those who
would make the association ther hrSt
love.
with tho present well drilled chorus as
a nucleus the association expects 10
bring better drilled one of over nifty
voices upon the public during the ehsu-
ing season in certainly two and proDa-
bly more entertainments. But II their
efforts are crowned with the success Tor
which they so fondly hope and SO Justly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

deserve. these concerts may BIO confined
to their contributing members only and
no tickets sold During their last year $
operations the great need Of a solid imam
cial basis was greatly felt. In order that
they may not be hampered by this' they
have determined to call upon their friends
and the music loving community, asking
each one now whether they will not BE-
one Of fifty, more or less, 10 become a
contributing member next fall, their y
emitting them to Tree access to every
rehearsal and that amount In tickets TO
every entertairm ent.
They decided that they would never con-
sent to give up the pleasure Of their sum-
mer rehearsals, which will be held unul
further notice at the residence OF Presi-
dent Watkins. on west Grace street.
Vice-Presldent Walter A. Mercer OF
fered to teach them music reading.
Altogether 1t was most Harmonious
and enthusiastic meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

,ho limited States of America OF the
prcsent weight and nncness."
In commenting on this. tho correspon-
dent OF the Philadelphia Ledger says
that # Is one thong TO give. for political
nnrposes. theoretical assent TO the free
silver idea, and quite another to apply
Il in the government Of New York. "And
BESIDES" ne adds. there has been an
election in Oregon"
This country is on gold basis and
will be. Our free silver friends must
have noted, too, shat the triumph of tho
gold standard in the late oregon election
was followed forthwith by a sharp rise
In the price OF oregon railroad securities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
Romantic Marriage.

Walter w. Brodie. Of Coleman Fans
and Miss Bessie Taliaferro. OF Amherst
county. were married I'm the hotel par
Tor Tuesday evening by Rev II. II.
Halves. The couple came here on ac-
count Of the objections OF the mother
of the young lady She accompanied Mr.
Wilson. friend OF the groom 10 byhch-
burg. where they met Mr.. Brodie ana the
three fben came on 10 this CITY Tuesday
afternoon. They let Yesterday on the
afternoon train FOR the home of the
groom's father. w. J. Brodfe. at Cole
man Falls. The groom IS grandson or
DR.. l.. L. Mayo.-Bedford Bulletin.
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being considered and Europe hod just as
well learn the facts AID make up Its
mind 90 what is ahead ~ u, II II thinks
OF Interfering In our quarrel.
The United states viii not brook any
foreign Interference with its affairs!
World without end Amen!
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

In spite of the Chiacgo platform. Tam
many will maintain the city of New York
on the gold basis. The Sinking Fund
Commission recently directed the Comp
troller 10 issue all bonds OF the city
conditioned to be paid In gold coin Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
Amusing Himself.

Papa. does the little child King Of
Spain sit on a real throne?'
NO. my son; at present the young
King sits on a keg Of dynamite, playing
with box of matches that Sagasta gave
him 10 keep him quiet."-North Amerl-
can,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
lust Arrived.

A.-What IS an Anarchist?
Ran anarchist is one who howls. who
has no regard for authority. and who
incoherently gabbles night and day
Ayes; we have one at our house.
B.-Whats his name?
A.-Isn't named yet He's our baby
Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

The members Of the Deep Run Hunt
Club will hold this afternoon at o'clock
another OF their impromptu race meet
ings, similar to the one held last satur-
day, which proved such great success.
The Race Committee expect TO PROVIDE
good sport this and every Saturday
evening during the summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
ExCuRsIoN TO OLD POINT.

Mrs. Gill. Of the orphan Asylum, will
have an excursion 10 old Point on RUGS
day June 2lst Train VIII leave e.
o. Depot al $40 A. NJ. and. .eturning,
will leave Old Point 1T p. NJ. ,..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
The Way Out.

When lovely woman stoops to folly
And weds a man that's twice her age,
Divorce may ease her melancholy
And put a new star on the stage.
Chicago News.
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The Bright Side.

All. yes, our country Is at war -D
A grievous fact. indeed
And millions must be spent and men i
Must suffer and must bleed:
But let us still, in spite OF all,
Be cheerful and serene.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

The First Mate-How clear and bright
It is in the West.
The Second Mate-Why not? The Cap
tain has been sweeping the horizon with
his glass-Indianapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
Grateful Youth.

BLESS her heart" exclaimed the young
soldier at Camp Thomas, looking fondly
at the photograph Of herself his sweet
heart in the North had sent him. Bless
her heart! Still, 1 wish 1t had been potted
chicken nstead"'-ChicagO Tribune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11
Jnthe Restaurant.

"What IS this strawberries In Old
Glorv?o asked the regular boarder.
"Red berries. white sugar said the
waiter. land blue milk. "-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

Ethel--Is Jack very ardent lover?
Helen-No not very lie always seems
10 think the hammock will break down If
we both sit in it at the same time.-Ex-
change.
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Not a Suitable Place.

He-If I were not in a canoe I would
Kiss you.
she-Take me ashore instantly, sir
Tid-Bits.
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H
| besides" ne adds. there has been an
election in Oregon"
This country is on a gold basis and
| will be. Our free silve. friends must
| have noted, too. shat the triumph Of tho
gold standard in the late oregon election
was followed forthwith by a sharp rise
in the price of Oregon railroad securities.
------------
OF course you can see man reel
Didn't you "see" haw bad the Palmer
and Buckner fellows felt In the last
election when they found that their lead
ers had polled only 13j 90 votes In these
United States.-Selma Times.
No. we didn't see anything OF the klhd'
On the contrary, we saw them feel as
men do who have the courage ana honesty
TO vote their convictions-Montgo
Advertiser.
Quite so. And there are many VINO
voted the silver ticket against their con-
victlon who would love to-day to reVei IN
the delight Of "feeling'' Ike those VINO
voted for Palmer and Buckner. Mr.. Har-
rity, for example.
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Those Spanish forts that are silenced
three times a day cannot have posted
the correspondents as to their meal
hours.
II &c said that Financier Hooley was
irving 10 float Spanish bonds. II true
he has at least learned that there are
some things that will not float.
Tho Porto Rico dollar IS worth just nine
cents. This leaves o. cents for SPANS
declaration that it is a dollar and tho
nine cents, the metal and labor.
That army canteen IS having its effect
They are beginning to SEQ strange ships
about Tampa.
Some Of the soldiers who married has
tily before the war, may never kno"
when hostiities ceise.
So Cisneros and Carbonen began their
married life in Baltimore, city OF as
many happy homes as gladden. any spot
in all our country.
Hobson. it is said at Annapolis was
noted for his use Of big words but not
one Of them completely describes the
brilliancy of bis actions.
That frozen up condition seems to be
lasting eli summer I'm the Klondike.
The Ancient and Honorables of Boston
MANAGED to survive a bottled up condi-
ton right in the face of war.
When the first Spanish ship is sunk in
the Santiago harbor Blanco will cable
Madrid that it just went down after
the coal on the Merrimac.
------ .
IF Blanco's cables are cut he might tell
his funny stories 10 some of our marines
who have just landed.
The yellow jack and the blue Jackets
are liable to get nightly mixed mp II
something is not done down South.
-
Colonel August seems to realize that
there f. but little chance for a run when
a fellow IS caught between the bases.
Cleveland must chucke when he sees
the people who ridlculed Bayard for his
fTiendllness TO lte i@li-ii'" JUMP
our sympathizers across the water
PETER has been nominated on Pro-
hibltion ticket. but st is really MS
whiskers that he stands on IN Kansas.
Somehow nobody talks Of twisting the
lions tail these days.
General Rosser has been appointed
brigadier. OF course those recent re-
marks about mounting a horse with
step ladder don't 80 now.
The Otey Battery was not sIenced
without difficulty yesterday.
Pop - and Ceryera know how hard
60 QtrarrtsflfIV
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Things might be worse-the bioomer giri
Has faded from the scene.
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

The Otey Battery was not silenced
without difficulty yesterday.
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Prescription.

what must a man do, doctor TO at
tain a ripe old age?'
"Liye."-Stray Stories.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

Pop - and Ceryera know how hard
IL is 10 please everybody.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

General Rosser has been appointed
brigadier. OF course those recent re-
marks about mounting a horse with
step ladder don't 80 now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

Tho Times Is always indebted 70 frie i0S
who favor it with society ~ ne MI such saf
personals. but must urge !nat ~ ~ t6e
be sent over the sls"@'~A0
An s xasirned communications will be re-
3ectcd always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

MANCHESTER BUREAU. 1i2i HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

The Porto Rico dollar IS worth just nine
cents. This leaves o. cents for Spain
declaration that it is a dollar and tho
nine cents. the metal and labor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

It is said that Financier Hooley was
,rvinp 10 float Spanish bonds. IL true
ne has at least learned that there are
some things that will not float.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

Those spanish forts that are silenced
tbrea times a day cannot have posted
the correspondents as to their meal
hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

PETERSBURG AGENT, S; ,. C. u ~ III III
iNSON. : LOMBARD STREEh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

Tho Letter Hospital formerly the
Chickamauga Park Hotel, was formally
opened day before yesterday for the re-
cepuon Of patients. It is the gift OF Mrs
Letter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

Somehow nobody talks Of twisting the
lions tail these days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

That army canteen is having its effect.
They are beginning TO see strange SHIPS
about Tampa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

Some Of the soldiers who married has
tily before the war, may never Kho"
when hostilities ceise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

THE MAILING LIST IS ONLY P Il NJ
,,n az iR0IrT EVERY TEN "a -;
Trgs{rRFFoRE. DO NOT FkEdii5 H., 1S y NI =
II THB DATE oPP0SsL,IllE S MP - rs NOT
~ AHf;cD AS SOON AS THE sOD-
scRipTt0N is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

Hobson, it is said at Annapolis was
noted for his use Of big words but not
one Of them completely describes the
brilliancv of bis actions.
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So Cisneros and Carbonel began their
married life in Baltimore, a city OF as
many happy homes as gladden. any spot
in all our country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

PETER has been nominated on 4 Pro-
hibition ticket, but st is really his
whiskers that he stands ON In Kansas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

David p. Hill has been elected dele
gate TO head the Democratic delegatloh
from Third Assembly District Of Albany
county to the forthcoming Democratic
state Convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

That frozen up condition seems to be
lasting ell summer I'm the Klondike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

The Ancient and Honorables OF Boston
MANAGED to survive a bottled up condi-
ton right in the face of war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-11

When the first Spanish ship is sunk IN
the Santiago harbor, Blanco VIII cable
Madrid that it just went down AFTER
the coal on the Merrimac.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-01-14

Two boys near Cumberland. Nd, re-
Gently had what boys everywhere
would call a bonanza" Somewhere
in the mountains above Cumberland
the squirrels for some reason, probably
lack of food. became discontented with
their home and they held a great coun-
ell Of war and they decided to migrate
to the southwark in a body. So they
all set out one bright morning and
Travelled uuti they reached the Poto-
mae river Here they all leaped IN
and swan across. Some boys on the
farther shore saw them coming in a
vast. dark body that nearly choked up
the river At first they were fright
ened. but when they knew that they
were squirrels they lay in wait and
caught more than one hundred Of them.
People who saw the migration estimat-
ed that there must have been more
than 5000 squirrels in the company.
Such migrations are not at all un-
common. although it does not often
fall TO the lot Of boys to be on hand
to see them Rats. jennings and
other small animals migrate in the
same way.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-01-14

NJ Roche, the French musician, who
undertook to adapt libretto Of Tam
hauscr for French opera tells The trou-
Bile he had with Wagner. "Ho came at
Z o'clock in the morning; we were at
work without rest or respite until mid
day. / was bent over my desk writ
ing and erasng; he was erect, pacing
to and fro bright Of eye, vehement OF
gesture. striking the piano, shouting.
singing. forever bidding me Go on! Go
on An hour, or even two hours, aft
er noon, hungry and exhausted, l let
fall my pen / was in a fainting state.
What's the matter?' he asked I'm
hungry True. | had forgotten all
about that. Let us have a hurried
snack and go on again. Night came
and found us still at work. | was shat
tered, stupefed My head burned My
temples throbbed. | was half mad
with my wild search after strange
words to fit the strange music. He was
erect, still vigorous and fresh as when
we began to toll, walking up and down.
striking his internal piano, terrifying
me at last as perceived dancing about
me on every side his eccentric shadow
cast by the fantastic reflection Of the
lamp and crying to me ever like one
OF Hofmans creations, Go on! Go
on while trumpeting in my ears ca
balistlc words and supernatural mu-
sic. And, after all. the work failed,
partly because the French language
was unsuited to its peculiar character. "
New York Tribune.