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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

General Henderson. b may he added
hy way uf biography ig native of
Scotland, and asa NOT leave her mnieH-
tyH realms Cor the United States until
hU was rlN years old. no chosen to the
chair De- viii De- thr first flrrIrn-b1fn
g.t|Enn Go bo speaker uf the national
House.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

riage covered the distance Of s074 miles
In 90 hours and : minutes. The fastest
speed recorded g. that u the winning
cnrriage In "a race from Paris 10 nor-
dcaux. distance Of $50 miles In u
hours ~ minutes and 20 seconds. but
The roads on that run are IN perfect
condition. And now the prediction Be-
made that automobile racing will take
the place Of horse racing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

Tho trust craze Is ubatlng as we were
confident ~ would. Some of tho lately
formed trusts have already Como 90 tho
wall. capital has taken alarm ANA Wall
street has no more money 20 Invest la
trusts ~ any kind This was prcclaoly
what might have been expected, Every
enort 10 overdo brings It's own penalty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12
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d.. ,ry
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lon.
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that he county commissioner aie PIG
unr o. a taarl Of equalization aI.l
foits arr farr.ifut vrry often ana Oh
not tssp in mind the notice on in'f
a,..s4mant papers
In ,bs second place. there ore many
,srpsrsrs who ftsi sun that yiaIt 10
M. IA, ana county bu.dng would b.
lime ssd trouble wasted. juirIng by
tt.lr mast srreHrnee Thy therefore
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yesr past. when Il has really deterIo.
aisdf why should roai e.iats b. t.pt
at nearly hoom figures. when itIaaet.
ualiy vurih % very much less than
when that imitation took place.
Tho TAX turisn rally bears very
heavily on ,he rrgat majority ~ the
ciiit1na 10 ought 90 D. urhiouei ty
....s..a s....a. man.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

Tho Detroit city authorities arc ovl-
IDENTIFY Do earnest with regard TO tho
waiur OF CONSIDERATIONS of tho Sabbath.
Warrants hive been issued Tor the ar
ie0t of sunday bail players. and a test
'|-' W,l Doe made. In view OF tho
l1rt that Soyonth-day Adyentists have
h..n fined md Imprisoned for sabbath
l"ahng, Dc ls difficult to see how ball
pllygn can escape.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

The world has recently had "a demon
sinfHn 0t tho fact that truth Is
mighty aud viii prevail Look at
prvgua aud Emile Zola- 10th had
"a mIghty government a nation and an
Influential press against them. nut
both ARE now triumphant
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

Iho automobile trip from Cleveland
NJ Sew York is considered a triumph
Cor that mode OF looomotion. Tho car
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

The Filipino rcbols are much Hike
diu1gu0Hs Boo q lawn-you NOW thcm an
down today aud they are twice as thick
Hu tHH morrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

There o. every prospect that In the
uayt generation the commercial and
Industrial interests u tho world will be-
moro consolidated than they are now.
when each country IL looking out Tor
uIG They will be- considered lntcr-
Continental Instead 81 international.
Tho completion ~ tho traua-sr.sriau
railroad viii brine Europe within "a few
days Of The Pacific coast. II will open
90 Russia the vast areas u china and
tf.Hs that empire IN close contact with
IaraH. Il viii place In the hands of
ihs orara government the key 20 Persia
and Afehanls'1n.
Probably The French government viii.
before long. conuifsr tho construction
% a railroad thr0uhh Sahara. Il g. re-
p.aisiIy pointed out that such n road
10 essential 90 French rule IN Africa.
it would mako 10 possible for France 90
transfer a large army from AlFiors TO
the heart OF the dark continent, and
open up that rcglon TO the trade Of The
world
Then there r. the pan.Amorican rail-
roai project b. which it L. proposed To
s1t together every country on thcto
continents.
% is easy Co perceive that these now
avenues Of commerce Will gradually
change the worlds commercial contorH
% gravity. Trade viii follow these
railroad lines. The people whose tcrri-
tory they are % travorTe will gain Ia
civilization aud gradually become pro-
iucers and c1usumers. The nations
win become more Independent Of the
oceans hH highways OF commerce. and
many ~ the now common highways "
iho sea will be- practically abandoned.
az was the Mediterranean after Amer
i.l and India became hc objective
points ~ commerce. and before the
completion NJ che sucE canal.
one result ~ thlH now arrangement
rIll undoubtedly hc tho supremacy In
EUROPE NJ Russia That empire has al.
most unlimited facilities fpr becoming
a world power She will soon Doc In
r'oe touch with che countries from
which ulmH once tho hurirH that swept
through Europe and crushed Kingdoms
lH their onward m1rch. and what Rus
HaH civilization can accomplish IN
ih1r countries belongs 90 the future,
AHa 90 as yot but little known, but lt
10 NOT improbable that the present ace
uuiy amuur tho nations may finally
bring the Oggiient and orient face TO
n-s Boo such l way ns 90 leave no alter
Haiyg but 90 struggle COR survival,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

Tho cup defender has been launched
and 400 America Is singing Hail
Columbia"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-06-12

ono of tHo needs u tho hour T. "a
r11I military map OF the lIolc-in-the-
M-M -uunLIy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
CHRISTMAS AND
TURKEY-FEV
1t Affects All Ages and Conditions
Alike.
THE VIEWS OF AN EPICUREAN,
An Aged Darky Tells How the Tooth
some Turkey Should BE Pro
pared for the Table,
Taste Of "Epilcptics."

Al The Christmas season on irresistible
desire 20 consume turkey seems TO seize
possession Of every one. None escape
the contaeion. and there is good ground
for believing that men I'm other ways
most esumablo and upright might adopt
questionable methods 20 obtain one of
these delicious fowls should Che money be
lacking
st all other times of The year the col3rcd
race is devoted TO cnicken-anythins from
partridge size TO an ancient hen OF Whit
leather tougaucss IS enjoyed.
DESIRE FOR TURKEY.
but when the Iulcude holiday are at
hand This love for chicken vauishcs and an
oyerpoweriug desire for turkey takes its
place.
There is au ancient colorod man. living
in the reces-es of jackson Ward who has
already picked out his Chrstmes turkey,
taken it home. and hung 81 mp.
'Yo' rea.' Doc said yesterday Kit is ale
ways bees zoo let dem hang mp week or
TWO bcf1 you cook dem Dem cplcptic5
SAYS dat der is better handled like dat
"Whlt Uo you mean los Epi'cpdcs' ]
asked.
Th. old man took his turkey down en-
brJcel 10 t0ndly. gave DO pat or two
and then said with mild sarcasm
"f thought you white folks what is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
NOTES FROM NOTTOWAY.
\ Model Railroad Agent 40 Black
stonc-Ihrown FROM "a Buggy.

BLACKSTONE. VA. Id
49,, r... .......... p., M D. rI-
wards. lh' newly "'.'.
der ot the FarmF N' H.-.'-
bis first sermon to Blacks
,..., ....,i.. of tro r r attended .le
-.... I'm "a body To-day SOL. Edwards
,i.,.5 t.. ar.-.u.. ..I conducted .le
,..-..,-., ,..r.bIn I..n u.. preacher and
- ..-..i..u gentleman. le made
,...,.tra .raI..-.ou u.ou the
.'.,,,,,.',r,-,.
C-,..t. t.....rI mos. popular railroad
,.s-+s I'm VIrena nr tuefr Grove.
o. tr.s Gown %. at- bad but one hole
IN, 81. ,., v.lr From early morning
90 ... eleven O'Clock 40 night
I'D '.'' .... y and ". Hs duties
'''' -. decreased until Doc .s doing
nave ,t. o..rll of tuo men. but De usv-
1.'''...-,.o. nor protests In trying 20
.it..... of ID horse and dray chat he
M f,r, leaked on that the CONF
o"l.' .,m. official had recently or
p'". b., ,af ria If Them or give M
def.d h..l ~ r5.. NJ s'~. ,,,.,is',,- Fl,
DIS '5 .-.,t,ns1t of such am exceptional
surn -. -, a.. 49,
emp. ', ...I D.. go.
and ou mess -., ,..... ,.
DID moment '' ''H'' -'0'" JUS
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17

Notwithstanding the gre1t loss 49,, -,
the J. B. Lippiucott Company su7--. -
I'm the destruction by fire oi 'i'gt -
plant. except perhaps the plates tne '',J, -
p m.h'ch tbev have shown ls remarkable.
v 4Sey 'a at on nS, secured me building est
CHESTNUT street. Philadelphia. who're they
have furnished handsome oilieS.' 'n' -, en-,
tire clerical force being actively ~ work s,.
Arrangements are also being 49, Se I ior a
new manufacturing ounul l.,o. w. 81. 49,,
pl,u %,'''r MODERN scale. OF The premissI
'i Ssw S supplies OF .he --latest types p, are Be
ing purchased and The standard ,so o. taste
and excellence for %S.'H T, rAs Re ie op,s
rs a IN the coming year they hope TO
- readv full stock Of their important
noors and they are always open for the
consideration of manuscript
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
Christmas free Features.

ono of ,he most effective features for
a christmas tree Is tho basket decora-
to6~-uny baskets Of varying sizes
sasns. ANA co.ors containing bonbons. rai-
sins or other sweets. Baskets can be
h.a bv the dozen at very reasonable
prires of almost any store whore tree
5ooorstione arc sold They hold from
one fo a dozen bonbons-French candles
children enjoy playing with them after
tho, have been despoiicd of their con-
tents.
nance the ohudreus delight in the
Christmas tree. and once made can Zee
used wear after year Buy mp dozen or
more ~ five and ten cent dolls. and 10
ada 90 fhe variety have among the NUM-
her some Japanoe and colored o'..s.
Drees thcso 90 represent fairies 800 ORA Dat
hrcs OF spangicd eanzt tr'ctan. or i'.-
,rt-rarer and literally sprinkle their
hair and garments with diamond dust
,,vdcr. Zach DOH should be provided
win a dainty pair Of fairy wings made
from soanecl ussue-paper and fastened
10 The body by means of concealed wires.
These wires should be coiled 20 obtain
faoflon In the wings. and nothing bet
tcr can he used than the fine spiral coils
that come out Of WORKOUT wirc-stitched
brooms The least motion viii set this
fDlral 10 qulycring causing the wings 10
move aa n IN hight In Ike manner, use
the spiral wire 20 attach the dolls IN
hovcrirr positions over and around the
tree. The effect Is magical; every foot
step causes Jar enough 70 start the dolls
dancing and circling above and around
ahe tree, az II the Invisible fairies OF
the air had comeAiown 20 Join the Christ
mas eiee.-Womans Home Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17

II words were music. color, Wild oeslte'
n poets songs were fire.
That burned 90 blood I'm purple-pulsing
veins; ..-
II win - bird-Ika thrill the moments
throobed TO hours
II summers rains
Turned drop by drop 20 shy sweet maid
en- flowers:
II God made flowers with light and music
in them.
And saddened hearts could win them:
II loosened petals touched tha ground
With "a caressing sound
III loves eyes uttered word
M listening lover Ger before had heard :
IL silent thoughts spake with busle b
voice; , .p.
II fame passed into song and cri'd' he-
joice Rejoice $3.50
II words could picture HES hope s.
heavens eclipse
When the last kiss has fallen on dying
eyes and lips.
II an of mortal woe
struck ON one heart with GREATNESS DO"
on blow; ..-- ...-,
starry CLEANS
That shone I'm evening amesthys'ihe
dreams,
An YES. II notes were stars each star
different hue.
Trembling 10 earth IN dew
Or ~ the boreal pulsng. rose and white,
Nr,a, a. majestic music I'm the night;
II an the orbs lost in the light of day
IN IN. deem silent blue began their harps
10 play; H.. -. ,,,-,,,-
And when tn frightening skies the hsh'-
nings flashed
And stOrm-clouds crashed,
II everv stroke Of light and SOUND were
but excess Of beauty
IF human syIlables could e'er re-
fashion
That fierce electric passion;
If other art could match 'as were the
poets duty) 49,, ~.
The erievng. and the rapture and the
thunHer
OF that keen hour or "ohuer -,
That light as If of heaven that DICK
ness as OF hell
How PaderewsN plays men might ! o''e
to tell.
How P,derewski plays' And was y he
Or some aisbodied spirit that had rushed
From M silcnce into singing that had
crushed ,,s-.s.,,.,.
into one startled hour ~
And highest bliss OF khoNl'use '''H' al
life grief wrong -,
Turns AZ the last 20 beauty anu 10 Sohs
r w. Glider in the INJURY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
THE MARKETS
WELL STOCKED
Richmonders viii Have a Fine Dinner
Christmas,
FISH, FLESH, FOWL AND OYSTERS
Those who Cater 60 the Tastes OF the
Richmond Public Have a Choice
Variety of all Things Good to
Eat - Like Peters Net.

IN the housekeepers and those who
bsye fl provide the dlpners, the most
i,,portaut feature of Chriatm1s-ude Is
The markets and the variety ana qldilty
a. the articles there presented Tor lheu
choice. nj,
In this line the housekoepers of Rlch-
nond have had no right To complain as
the markets of the city have been stock
"a with the most tempting meats and
vegetables and everything that goes 10
make nd au ideal Christmas dinner since
line most anticipating have had 'Dhfist-
mas iu their bones
rhe hr.ksters of The city markets
though always diiiscut foo the s..e.t'oh
of their stock. have put forth their most
earnest effort Coz this line for this season
Zen the choice Of tine variety to be offered
TO the fastldious Richmond public
As you pass down the market and see
On an sides such quantities OF game.
choice meats. the conventional turkey an"
au kinds of succu.ent vegetables. }ou
know not where 20 make your choice eN-
cpDt in regard 20 the turkey and celery
and any one but o. trained hou-ekeeper
would turn away iu despair and be"ilder-
,rant from SD great al variety.
MARKETS THRONGED.
THE markets nave "i 30,
sometime with eager
quest. dinner, ana LADIES' are li,-' 81
turn with baskets .'''"
ticles of their purchase.
How eagerly d0 the busy hoJse"iFt5
search for Che articles desired for .he di--
important dinner and with what ere do
they examine the fat sonoieri ana piuinp
ducks, closely examine iAe ci'hne'ile7'
which ar- Do make tine 'Aeeil.iL 7f'-.
which is 90 accompany ile FOWLS.
They invariably ASH ile h.'N-'', IA l.i
wares are The very best 10 ne hau lh 'io
market although they must know INA.
these conscientious senismen thihN ''"-
what SIS found at their stalls cannon De
excellco in ol the markets
no man would go through "hal l"e
ladies' do. in purchasing the Dn.I71iii'7
dinner FOG 400 The turkeys ana crane
berries n tue city. ui, DO must no, DE- i"l-
gotten 'ml il ine tar ones ana DID,, 80
through '. ,.i,....
might possibly Dee A ."e al nome VIE" ....
the pIteii'mill7 returned ANA Io't" .,'',
tae turkey cranberry sauce anu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
The Christmas Goose.

Roast goose is not often accorded
Place on the American Christmas din
nel table. while i'm Germany !, fC'ds
him place OF honor. FOR me very sood
pc tson that the Germags breed geese ~
tha table. while We breed Them MY fer
feathers. But our geese are well worth
cons 0oration foy our winter menu, being
very delicious u young and well cooked.
The dressing Of goose requires more
time and attention than that Of turkey.
the oily skin needing a good scrubbing.
Apple sauce Is the invarlable accompani-
ment Of roast goose.-New York Mail and
Express.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
His iIelnnntc.

The clever womans husband was din
inc disconsolately az a table d hote the
other evening. Tho friend at the next
table held MP his glass Of tres ordlnaire
and said. Il drink your health. Jones;
Won look down in the mouth, old chap
Nothing the matter with Helen I hope?'
"Oh. no. She wouldn't come out TO din
ner and she forgot 20 go to market to-
dav. I'm going TO bring her home some
sandwiches. She's very busy. She's cor
recting the proofs Of her new book, one
Hundred Dainty Dinners. New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17

\ CHRISTMAS titNfliA lll II AsiNtfis
Many women. when travelling, carry
their surplus money in an envelope pin
ned inside the dress, but some one has
now invented for the purpose a pretty
Gro made of bit of linen. eight inches
long and three and a half inches wide,
embroidered with the heavy white Ro-
man silk in nyc-pointed stars, made by
taking from the centre i've stitches, each
an eighth OF am inch Ions II this is TOO
troublesome "a simple cross-stitch. made
with this silk iwegulary over the linen
about thrce-Quarters OF an inch apart,
will give "a pretty effect. or the bag may
have on the back the future owners
three initials. written with a fne-pointed
hard lead pencil-tO make the line as mar
row and light as possiblc-by the giver,
and done ~ outline stitch heavy enough
TO cover The pencil marks. Having en-
broidered The linen. hem one end narrow
lv. haste 10 up 90 tho depth of three
inches and. beginning half an inch above
the pocket thus formed. round Off the
square corners. which viii give the enve-
lone shape Commencing at one end,
basic piece Of linen tape half an inch
wide along the sides and around the flap
of the envelope and ornament 1t with
row of feather-sttchiug. Finish the
hem across the pocket i'm the same way;
sew small pearl button one inch below
the hem in he centre. and make a white
SILK loop iu the middle Of the Zap -Balu-
more Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17

She was explaining the plot OF novel
OF sentiment "You see," she said "she $
in love with him, and thinks she isn't.
And h isn't in love with her and thinks
he is. An she thinks he's In love with
her. or course. while he thinks she isn't
In love with him at all. Then they get
married. and he finds out that she really
Is in love with him. and he gets 10 love
her, you know. But she has found out
that ne isn't in love with her, and 90 she
doesn't love him any more That's as
far as I've read. It's a splendid idea,
isn't it?"-New York Commercial Adver-
tiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17

Young man" said the ola senusihan'
my daughter Is too young 70 No.
girl % her age cannot 49, ~
own mind in matter o. SUI" ''''''
lance" .,,.a a..
von,g man Who had just secured the
{s,r 49, consent That's why l don't
want 10 wait."-Chicago Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
rNlpRAcEn LII nm.

While the old man talked he fondled and
embraced his turkey. his eyes glistenng
with anticipation. } took my leave, but
before 7 got out of range 1 heard him
murmur:
"De Ignorance Of some people is sur
prisiu'. never heard OF Epileptics. ! wish
twas Christmas dis minnit'
And he tcndcrly hung the turkey back
i'm its place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
BR0AD-STREET
STORES ABLAZE
Signs Of Merry Christmas in the
Windows.
CYNOSURE OF YOUTHFUL EYES
Happy Anticipation Is Evident in
Thousands of Faces on Broad
Strect-Scencs in That Busy
ThOroughfare.

Santa Claus IS beginning already 10 play
his wiles on his admiring youngsters, and
as the festive Christmas season draws
near Broad street presents a scene of cos
mopoIitan brilliancy. The lady and the
servant. the landlord and lackey are all
aucstatons of smiling and happy peo-
rle. Not m the eyes of children alone lies
tho charm of the Christmas time. for
thoughts of the presents exchanged, the
good wishes expressed and the general
enjoyment of the occasion, pervade the
hearts Of men Of an associations of life
alike.
Harsh words and standing wrongs are
for-Otten in the universal lcstvity. ana
nature decks herself ard her children IN
a. smiling attire TO- greet the arrival OF the
Gay that comes but once a ycar-the day
on which all men kuecl and mediate on
The birth Of Him whose memory DC COM
mem1rates.
The shiuy-faced pickaninny stands ae-
side the white lad and they laugh together,
in wonjr0us delight. on the sights disc
played To- their visions by the enterpr'sinS
shop keepers.
THE DEAR GIRLS.
The girls gaz8 with envy on the wonder
fu dolls and carriages. large and small,
on the beautiful dresses. games and gay
ribbons. while the boys shout with deiSnL
lt SIGHT of the smoking engine the plim
hatfaU0n, Of soldiers, ready to charge on
tire unseen enemy. and the patrol furnish
cd with horse. driver and best off ai, "a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17

Ouite Different Things.

fIusband-Why. I thought you were
going to pay these bills out OF your al
Wife-But I didn't buy these things
until after / had spent it.-Brooklyn
Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-17
THE CHRISTMAS
IN VIRGINIA
How it Once Was Observed, and How
Now Celebrated,
CONDITIONS WROUGHT CHANGE
In Retrospect the Ante-BeIfum Christ
mas Appears TO Have Been the Hap
picst-One Cannot Forcso Cele-
Dration ofthe Annual Festival.

The recurrence Of the joyous Christmas
day. one week from tomorrow, suggests
plans for observing the occasion. 1t is a
commentary On the conditions Of Che
times. as indicating the increasing attcn-
ton man is deyoung TO tho earning of
livelihood, that scarce one Of a score Of
men approached on the subject last week.
mad paused to think about how they would
spend Christmas day.
a Virginia Christmas is an institution
peculiarly the product Of It's people, who
are unlike an other people. in that The
force Of tradition finds expression in>san-
eratlons FAR removed from the ancestral
period Of its highest social and domestic
plane.
I'm the ante-belum days Christmas was
an event looked forward TO and planned
for months in advance.
PLANNED FAR AHEAD.
The FIRST breath of braclns wind r-0m
the north. in the early fall. was rl. s.eHaI
FOR the thoughtful housewife to common
planning. Tho turkeys, roostre .n The
trees by night and tat-cnins l- leisure
in daylight. assumed rounded form lra
large proportions as the tatetW day drew
near. Barrels OF apples spread un.n .raN
n am unused garrett meI0Wcf aH. o.r-
cd 90 perfection. The sleek pI running
at large until month before Dhr
watched "the men t the hIe
h0e-head. at an angle of f0r't-. i
eraes. in the ground and place H
beam fr position from which ]. V Hn".