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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-21

Business property paying$S4O-year.
ly rental for $4,000. Ha. a street 'front.'
enlasge, thereby yielding gle ter in
come. Terms easy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
A WONDERFUL GOD.
EarvelOus to Finite Mind That He
Can Hear the Millions OF Prayers
Going Up to Him.

In the Bible God is personifed as
r<Wonderf In every conceivable re-
aspect He is wonderful. But there is one
respect in which He is wonderful
hhat has often impressed me. and that
as as the nearer of prayer. 1 do not refer
ito the mere fact that He does hear
prayer. That is the least part Of the
wonder in reference to this thing. The
great thought is that God is capable OF
lhearing the millions of prayers which
are being offered to Him simultaneous
Nv at the same instant. To me such a
thought is perfectly overwhelming.
And the more that one thinks of il the
lmore amazing it is. 1t puts God at an
infinite distance from the greatest hui
IMAM being. What man is there that
ever lived who could hear distinctly and
dptelligibly, at one and the same mo-
iment, what was being said to him by
three different persons? Such man
was never known. But suppose that
there was a man now living. who could
distinctly and accurately hear every
word that ten persons were at the
same instant speaking to him; 1t would
lbe as nothing in comparison to Gods
ability TO hear millions upon millions
tof people at the same moment in their
iprayers 90 him. And these millions are
scattered all over the world. In Europe
there are millions Of Christians praying
TO God; then, at the same time, there
are millions more IN this country who
tare praying TO Him--and yet He hears
everyone, individually, every word in
every prayer. Who can grasp the
ithought in all of its amazing signifi-
:cance? Is it not truly wonderful? How
great does 1t make Goa appear 10 usl
Leaving'out of our estimate of the great
mess of God every other consideration,
saying nothing of His minute and con-
;ktant attention to the vastly great null
titude Of things OF all kinds on this
earth, but combining our thSught entire
ay to Gods hearing of prayer, the
prayers of many millions, it is a SUI
perlatively wonderful truth. 1t is q
mystery which completely battles the
penetration of finite being. To us
st seems impossibleI yet we do know
that God does hear the prayers of mil
lions of His people dwelling in all parts
OF the world, and lie hears each one
and all of them together, at the same
time. We ought 10 he thankful thai
such a God Is ours ours for every day
md for the eternal years.-C. H Weth
erbe, in Christian Wcrk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
BE ARRESTED IEFF DAVIS.
A 1ElehsEsn Han Was the Real Cap
tor OF the Confederate
President.

George Munger, once q corporal in
the Fourth Michigan cavalry, enjoys
the distinction of being the man who
arrested jefferson Davis when the de-
feated chief executive of the broken
confederacy was trying to escape at the
close of the war. The capture, the re
suits OF which proved TO be SO inpor-.
tant, has several times beef credited
to Capt. William p. Stexdman. but the
facts are really these:
When it was definitely learned that
the confederate government had finally
evacuated Richmond President Lincoln
offered reward OF 500. 900 for the cap
ture of jefferson Davis. All the avail
able troops in the neighborhood of the
fugitives' supposed route were thrown
forward in pursuit Among the most
Jealous and eager of these was the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
LIVE CORSET MODELS
Many City Women Make g Living
at This Occupation.
New oOrsots Are DesiEned, shaped
and Fintshed-Attacl<nU Upon Them
by Legislators Have BEt In
creased the Sales.

A well-known advertisement repre-
sents a symmetrical young woman,
who could not by any stretch of imagi-
nation be called Overdressce her toilet
having stopped short with the putting
on of her corset. She seems to realize
her shortcomings, however, for she
modestly hides her face in the curve OF
her upturned arm.
The woman in the picture, says the
New York Sun, is one who has for sew
oral years been n model for certain cor
sets advertised as fitted to living mod
els"
The firm which advertises by means
of the above picture claims to have orig
mated the scheme of using living mod
els in the cheap corset business The
manager says that he towns" five fig
ures for this purpose. -Four of them
are what might be called an average
figure, the--difference being in che
length of the waist. The fifth is used in
fitting nursing corsets. The other four
are supposed to be as near perfection
of outline can be found. The idea is
not to produce a corset which conforms
TO the -slabsided angularity of the beam
comfortably accommodate the billowy
form of the very fat woman, but to pro-
duee corset which is ideal in shape,
and which will be so infexible as TO
make figure fit it instead of fitting the
figure.
Women who serve as these models are
often sent by artists for whom they
pose. One exceedingly pretty girl,
who has not only served as model to
the corset manufacturer, but has been
photographed for advertising purposes,
poses for the neck and arms to several
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
THE CHURCH AND PREACHER.

The minister who IS rot ever grow
ing is ever going.-Naican.@u.
It's somewhat of cc;al~.t to know
that at Least one man slept under Paul's
preaching.
He best defends Christianity who
seommends and extends it by a genu-
nnely Christian life.-Wat lehman.
The church that thfnl.S only of its
iOwn interest is not likely 20 look, out
well for those.-Watehman.
The world is left free to enjoy its
iEin, because the church wants to be left
free to enjoy its slumbers.-Ram's
Horn.
A long passionate is sometimes as
much an evidence of the patience of the
;congregation as Of the ability OF the
preacher.-Ram's Horn.
sit is related of DR.. Joseph Parker
that on being asked if he had fad, he
irepled: Eyes" What is it?''
,''Preaching" But that is your bust
mess. Haven't you any amusements7'
disappearing. But what would
you do if you were allowed TO select
your highest pleasuRe?" preach"
One of the hindrances to religious
progress in our time is the notion that
l1he church is simply Sunday service
with Bible school and prayer meet
ing attachment. The true church is q
center of spiritual life, ministering to
man in multitude Of ways.-Watch-
man.
Dr.. Henry Van Dyke. asked how FAR
THE pulpit should be literary, replies in
the Observer: II do rot believe that
the pulpit should be literary at ALL
1t should be evangelistic But it is
possible that a man who knows some
thing about literature may be able to
do some decent work in an evangelical
pulpit"
Beauty is power, and beautiful ut
'terance of truth commends it, While
the minister is not to rely upon zen.
'1ic.ng words of mans wisdom" to
make his message effective, he is not tc
rush to the other extreme, and infer
that uncouth and unattractive utter.
ances honor the Gospel. There are
more beautiful passages in literature
shan some Of the more elevated parts
of the -Watchman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

safe to predict that this is by no means
the last entertainment in which he will
take part.
Following close on his heels came
Frank M. Lancaster, aged 81, and then
in succession came Alden d. Chase, II;
William B. Swan, rs; Asa f. Riggs, 70;
William c. Marshall, II; David Libby,
Il; half dozen men OF 20, while bring
ing up the rear were goodly number
who ere closely verging on the psalm
lists limit of three-score years and ten.
The aggregate age of the first "a men
who participated in the grand march
was 1902 years.
Prof. j. c. Written, who led the or
chestra and played the fiddle, is over
IS years of age, though he looks much
younger. For more than so consecu-
tive years he has been Belfast's leading
dancing master and orchestra leader,
and there were few persons at the old
folks dance who had not at some time
of their lives been his pupils.
or course there were many ladies
present, but it would not be chivalrous
to even guess at their ages. 1t can safe
ly be said that they all looked younger
than their years and that they danced
with a rim and sprightlness which
would have done credit TO mach young
er women
The programme was in keeping with
the age of the dancers and was as fol-
lows:
March and circle, quadrille, Spanish
and hop. Boston fancy, quadrille Ian
ciers, Lady of the Lake waltz quadrille,
waltz, quadrille, Portland fancy, Span
ish and hop, Hull's victory, quadrille-
The title page Of the programme
bore the motto zone year older. blu:
still we can dance" To each gentle
man was presented boutonniere, and
to each lady fan, on one side of which
was printed: 'The Star-Spangled Ban.
ner," and on the other the order of the
dances.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
i..MY PEAcE GIVE 70 YOU.

Two painters strove TO represent
e The peace that Christ would fain bestow
NDn all His friends-profound content.
In storm or calm. come veal or woe.
sEzis concept each should close conceal
F. Untn. complete. his symbol CLEANED.
I'm silence striving to reveal
The peace Christ taught-the peace He
seemed.
fsrhe brush of one touched soft lake.
I.andlo cked and sheltered VIC y from blast
That rcughs surface. or could make
A bosom toss, or strain mast.
fSrhe other on the canvas threw
A thun derirg waterfall. with threat
no all near by. and spray thSt few
Gould brook when eye the dashinS met
iISpt. from a niche In rocky shore.
; q birch had sprung. nor sought release;
"A thrush's nest chung, safe midst roar.
While brooding bird-embcdied Peace.
James II. Taylor. I'm n. Y. Observer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
OLD-FASHIONED BALL
Grand March We Led by Boy
Ninety Years Of Age.
Uaaaue Annual Event That Has Made
the Town OF Belfast, Me-, Famous
"A verftable Center OF
Longevity.

Belfast, Me-, has always been proud
of The longevity of its residents, its
boast for many years being that it num-
beers among its inhabitants more poo
pie 20 years old and upward than can
Ice found in any town of equal popula-
ton in New England, says the New
York World And the beauty of it is
there is hardly an old man or woman
in Belfast who does not deny the soft
impeachment. Why should they not?
They feel young, and, after all, age is
largely a matter of feeling.
Once year these venerable and Wig
orous people get together and have an
old-fashioned BAH. This years enter
tainment was held recently and proved
in every way notable success. Those
who took part in it are with hardly an
exception prominent residents, and it
is safe to say there was not one among
them who did rot feel at least quar-
ter of century younger than his or
her actual age.
The grand march was led by Eph-
RAIN Allen Pitcher, sturdy nonagena-
rian-94 summers he has seen-and
those who witnessed it claim that even
in his best days Mr.. Pitcher never dis
played more grace and style than on
this occasion. The secret of the old
gentleman's success is said to be due
to the fact that he danced a double
shuttle before breakfast and thus made
his feet timber for the dance in the
evening. However this may be, he GER
tainly led the march with dignity of
carriage and an elasticity of step which
caused the up-to-date young men to
marvel.
The next man in line was Charles
Reed, who recently celebrated his
ninetieth birthday. He is as well pre-
served as many men of 60, and, judging
from appearances, it seems entirely
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
Fourth Michigan cavalry, with which

Fourth Michigan cavalry, with which
Munger rode.
On the morning of May IL, 1865, de-
.achments of this troop came full upon
the little camp of fugitives. 1t was in
the pine woods about one and half
miles from Irwinville, Ca The natives
will still point out the place to you,
each different one.
just as the day was breaking Capt.
Lawton and about q dozen troopers
walked their horses to the very edge of
the wood, and then dashed upon the
tents. No one was in sight, except an
old negro, who led Mr.. Davis horse,
saddled and ready for fight
In an instant Mr.. Davis and his wife
came out of little wall tent by the side
of the road. Davis wore a woman's wa
terproot cloak and n woman's shawl
thrown over his head. he started to
run down the road.
The soldiers, thinking the figure that
of an old woman, let her pass, but Corp.
George Munger, was quick enough
to see that the woman" wore heavy
riding boots. He drove his spurs into
his horse and galloped in pursuit.
HALT, or I'll shooti" he cried, with
leveled carbine-
Davis obeyed and surrendered.
Later the captive said that, In the
darkness of the tent, he had taken the
waterproof in mistake for his own, and
that his wife had thrown the shawl over
his head.
That the actual capture was effected
by Corp. Munger there is no doubt.
This is positively stated by the COM
manding officer, Gen. Wilson, in his
| official report.
Not until 1868. three years later. was
the reward of 500. 900 distributed and
then pretty nearly everyone who had
taken part in the pursuit got share of
the money Four officers each received
$500. Then 154 men OF the Fourth
Michigan cavalry. rs of the First Wis
consin cavalry, % of a detachment that
accompanied Capt Yeaman, and two
more of unknown name, belonging to
an Iowa regiment. were voted by con.
| gress the remaining $4,000 appor.
toned to their rank and the pay they
were receiving at the time. Munger re
ceived $300.-Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Eyes; we pay that girl six dollars a
week, but she's worth every esnt of Il"
said the experienced housekeeper.
six dollarsi" cried the novi e. why,
you can get as good as you want for
81 or $3.50"
'.Oh, L don't know" returntd the ex-
perienced housekeeper. Il think this
one saves me more than the excess.
She's been flirting with the plumber all
winter. and now she's just beginning TO
smile on the iceman." lgo Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

New York painters. The dealer above
mentioned says that he has applica-
tions from IL or Is women a year. The
difficulty is to get woman who is
willing to serve as a model for fitting.
and also to have her face appear in the
large photographs which are sent out
to retailers, or are reproduced in sd-
refreshments. This particular dealer
has Que model who has served the firm
fSr several years, but her face has
never appeared in any of the pictures
made of her. Hiding her face in her
arm was one device. Holding fan be-
fore it was another. Turning it over
her shoulder, covering it with her hand
and holding a gauze scarf in front of
it were other tricks to conceal it.
The dealer declared, however, that he
will not take any models now unless
they viii agree TO be photographed with
the face showing. This is because, if
the facepis turned away, the number
of positions available is very limited.
For the privilege of fitting and of using
the photographs the dealer pays from
SIS to 500, and in addition the usual
rate which artists models receive for
en- have no hand in shaping the article
which is to be their bane or their not
unalloyed blessing. That is to say,
they have no hand in deciding what
the shape is to be. After the model has
! put on what may be called the rough
draft of the corset, the man who does
the designing makes marks to indi-
cate the length and curves. .
When the model is finally fitted to
his satisfaction-it is to be hoped to
hers also-a plaster cast is made of her
| figure as it is with the corset on. Iron
forms" are then made from this cast,
and the corsets which are fitted over
these forms are subjected to a pres
sure of 600 pounds. This is supposed
to make them so set in their ways that
they win not stretch and yield to the
architectural idosyncrasies OF their
wearers, but will retain the original
model. There are several corsets with
devices for securing especial snugness
over the hips. Probably this II an out
come of the craze for sheath-ftting
skirts, but it is a move in the right d.
.-sc. 'an. The corset, when 1t - perfect
ea, VIII not DC so good a subject for the
anathemas of pOpes, the edicts Of min
listers and the trades OF weary women
as it has been IN the past. The Rus.
sisfn minister of education is said to
have forbidden the pupils in the public
schools to wear corsets before the age
of confirmation. This wouldn't be a
bad idea if somebody would force those
children to stand and walk and sit
right. Maybe they can do that sort Of
thing in imperial Russia just by issu
ing a few ediets to cover the case. In
democratic America we have had to fal
back on the corset. OF course there i:
Assemblyman Daggett, of Bear Creek
n. Y, who would legislate on the sub
iect, but the corset seems to have al
womanlind in its clutch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Mother-Ethel was out on the front
porch with young Sanderson last
night until quite late, and when she
came in her cheeks we're very red. She
explained that it was caused by the
wind blowing.
Father-Very likely; but the wind
probably blew through young Sander
sons whislers frSt-N. Y. World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
FIRs, HuRcart,orle -

fIRs1 HuRCaPCoile "A
Street. between Broad and MarsbaIg
-Sundny-school, e:3O q. M. preach
tng-summer months excepted-i1 sc
.. M, 3 80 and p. m. Communon,
the second Sunday IN each month
pusinesE-n,eetings, lat and 8rd Non
day nights in each month; prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening a
o'clock; choir Prectice every Fri
day evening st 8 O'Clock. Christian,
Endeagor nesting. Tuesday ~ $3.50 D
M. aDo WedBeef'ay -t 5 30 q.
J. II. HoLM8s. Pastor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
worst TAIn- About Topacco.

Mrs. Stepper-rm going to make an
address before the Anti-Nicotine So
ciety tonight, Mr.. Smarte, and I want
you to tell me the worst possible thing
to be said against tobacco.
Mr.. SmaIte-Well, don't think you
can say anything worse than to tell
your hearers that there are times when
there is no tobacco to be had.--Boston
Transcript.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
A Way Out OF II.

Mrs. Gabb-fSv~ you must Som5 aud
see me this week sure. Come Thurs
day; win look for you then.
Mrs. Caldwell, III try TO, but IL
may rain Thursday, you know.
Mrs. Caldwell. if It rains Thursday
you must come Wednesday.-Ju dge-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
Not so Very strange.

Mrs. Nfinks-Isn't it queer that such
a little bit of country as England can
rule such vast amount of territory?
Mr.. Aiinks-Well, 1 don't know.
You're not very big yourself, my dear.
Tit Bits
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
On1Is the KiIt. immoral.

Rev. Frank b. Hoagland, secretary Of
tho Young Mems Christian association
of Paterson, n. j., IS out with a declara-
ton that the wearing of the Scottish
kilt is immoral, this being the outcome
of an attempt 10 hire the association
hall for an entertainment in which
some of the participants were to appear
81 s'ft&
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
Mated After Five Moves.

Perseverance" remarked Henpeck,
with a sigh, does not always pay"
His bachelor friend waited ex-
pectantly.
For example, 1 proposed to my wife
five times before she accepted me-
London Judy
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
Needed Him.

B 'sI must send them all circulars" ex-
claimed the man who was addressed by
his acquaintances as professor. "Those
men who have testified in the investi-
CATION ought to know about me-"
"What business are you in?'
az have new system of memory
training. Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
she Would See to IL

''I hope to pay my board regularly,
Mrs. Hashleigh," said young Counter
skip 81 should be very much put out
if 1 missed payment"
"You certainly would, Mr.. Counter
skip" replied Mrs. Hashleigh, mean
fngly.- Harlem LIFE.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

you viii forget me, won'tyou, dear?"
she pleaded by way of softening the
harshness of her refusal.
Sure thingl" said he, you know I'd
do anything to please you."-Detroit
Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Scribbler-There goes the snubeditor
of the Weekly Ha-Ha.
Dauber-You mean the subeditor.
Scribbler-No, don't. He is theman
who turns down continuously. Y.
Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
Get. n Discount. T,crhnn.

Hasn't Caroline one of the most
beautiful compilations you ever saw?''
"Of course. Why not? Isn't her
fance pharmacist ?''-Chicago Daily
News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
something An the Tone.

''That boy of mine," said the angry
father, lis just a natural born fool"
''Of course" returned the neighbor,
and there was that in his tone that
made the father want to climb the fence
and go after himCChicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Mrs. Yeast-Do you think my viGits
to your wife do her any good?
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Oh yes; she says
she always feels better after you've left.
--Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
The Critics Dilemma.

Editor-Didn't tell you to roast that
play that Fitzslugger, the slugger, is
starring in?
Critic-Yes, sir, but
Editor-But what?
/ Critic-Mr. Fitzslugger requested me
TO praise tn. Y journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

De Tracker-The killing Of that
jockey in yesterdays race was hor-
rible affair, wasn't it2
De Better-Horrible, horrible. Just
made me sick had all my money on
that horse.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
Arguing by AnaIoEy.

Teacher-Who can tell me what use
full article we get from the whale =?
johnny
Standardization
Teacher-Righti Now, what little boy
or girl knows what we get from the
seal? Tommy
Scholar - Sealing wax. = Harlem
Lie.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
That nnrden Again

"Wen, see you've taken up the white
mans burden"
"What do you mean?'
Wasn't that your wife's mothers
trunk that was carried into your fat
yesterday ?''-Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

''Have you an agreeable boarding
house,"
..Yes,we have; every morning we have
a cake walk"
.Cake walk2 What's that2"
''Why, the first man at the table gets
the hot ones."-Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
A nimeuIt Assignment.

Editor-What's all this stuff?
Reporter-That, sir, is report of
the proceedings of the woman suffrage
meeting last night.
Editor-But L can't make head or
tail of it.
Reporter-Neither could /. They
were all talking at once--N. Y. Jour
nal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01
They Were Loud Enough.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. never has bell
on his bicycle.
Scorcher-He doesn't need it. Just
look at his stoclxings.-N. Y. Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Cholly Softly = Aw, there's-aw-
bweastly, wude, impudent man staring
at re all the time.
Miss Brown-Why don't you call the
guard and have him put off? would
If he tried to fiirt with me.-Harlem
Life
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

"How does your wife occupy her
timer"
We'll, since my arm has been vac
cinated she puts in most of her time
leaning on me."-Chicago Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

"Emeline has the blues again"
Whats the matter now?"
''Well-she had to spend the 65 cents
she had saved towards going abroad"
Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Gasleton-Her husband claims to have
perfect control over herl
Grimshaw-Yes? Suppose he can
make do anything she chooses?-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-07-01

Justice of the Peace Ito brides
mother, as the bridegroom hesitates
with his ''yes'O-"Step little further
back, madam. Toledo Bee,