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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
LOVE
AT FIRST
|Nl(IHj. -
1t is Different Now From What
it Formerly Was.

just now about the happiest girl in the
world Is the one who expects 10 graduate
his month or next. says the Chicago
Times-Herald. She deserves her happi-
ness, too. for she has worked hard to
win her laurels. Let as be careful TO find
out just what gift would be most welcome
on her graduation day. and TO keep our
eyes open for the prcttiest of gowns.
Among gifts Of jeweiry the little gold
watch with its chain will always stand I'm
high favor. Gun links Of uncut opals
would be sure TO please most girls. y
belt clasp or buckle of the new rose gold
would make an appropriate glft. The al
WAYS useful stickpin is popular with all
women. The articles Of iewelry that
would please the girl graduate are end
less.
Another line Of appropriate gifts IS TO
be found I'm pretty accessories for the
bedroom. For instance. "a bureau set of
ivory with monogram I'm silver. An out
fit for a desk would also make an excel
lent graduation present. Books with pref
ty. dainty bindings are just the thing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
FOR
GRADUATION
GIFTS. - u
d Pretty Way Of Memorializing
the Girl Who Graduates.

Is there such g thing as love at first
signt? Yes. undoubtedly there IS. though
many people scon az it. and though FL
Sc Far Jess common probably 90 The prcs-
sut time than 10 was "a generation on TWO
pg0, says Che Minneapolis Tribune. Then
81 was by no means cxtraordinary for a
MAJ % fall hopeicssly in love with some
pretty giri whom he had seen only in
church. but whom he then and there re-
solved 20 win for his wife. though at the
mOmeut. probably. DE did not even Know
her name. Nowadays men generally de-
mand more OF thciy wives than pretty
faces. and therefore they are far more
cautious IN choosing their partron' Tor
life than were their ancestors.
Among celebrated men of the century
who have fallen in love M first sight and
marrled happily are Bismarck and Carl
baldi Bismarck mct Pm l0ef his heart
10 Frauloln Won -Puttkammer at q we'd
ding. and thorcup0n wrote 10 her parents
and boldly demanded her. AS at his time
be was a wild youth. whose pranks were
the talk OF the country. 20 SIS not sur
prising that the young lady's father
should say. "1t was oe n some one had
struck me on the head with q heavy axe
However. BlsmarCAs love bclng evidently
Teturnod. the lady's parents Invited him
70 visit them that they might know
something moro OF him than report told
them. A. the time ~ lis arrival the
parents were ready 90 greet their guest
Sith proper soiemnlty. ana their daugh-
tor stood by with downcast eyes. Bis
mnrck rode up, and, hastily alfhilne,
threw his arms round his sNeetheaft q
neck n kissed her before any one had
time 20 protest The result was q formal
betrothal "The Iron Chancellor was
fond OF telling This tale. and me gene
orally added 90 a. Tho remark, 'It is she
syhO made me what ] am
In Garlbaldfs Autobiography the
Etory OF his love As told. He relates how
feeing the need of some one Who would
love him. and believing women 10 DE
ttha most perfect beings De determined
20 seek o wife for himself. lie was then
pacing the deck OF the |ltaparica, and le
shanoed 20 look upon the houses of the
barra. a little him at the entrance of The
Laguna Of So. Catherine. ina Brazil. Wltn
the aid OF "a glass which be carried he
cav a young girl, and he ordered tho
men 20 put him ashore. ON landing le
tried 20 find the house which he had
seen from the ship. but failed. and. meDI-
Ing an Acquaintance. De accepted am inNl-
nation 20 take coffee at his house.
con entering the house" says G1ri
bald. "the first person ON whom my ea2e
zen was tho one who had caused my
Coming ashore. II was Anita. We Doth
Temain-T I'm an e~cstatic silence. gains
ct each other like two persons who do
not meet for the first time. and who seek
sn each others nneaments something
which shall revive remembrance At last
! saluted her. and 7 said. you must he
mine I spoke but little Portuguese. and
I said these "audacious -E~-ds iu italian.
However. ] seemed 90 have some maene-
NC power in my insoicnce. ] had u.4 q
knot which death alone could break
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
MUSIC, HEAVENLY MAID.

The success of Don Lorenzo Perosi in
his own country, fair Italy. and through
out the musical world Of whole Europe.
IS indeed remarkable. He has travelled
from city 10 city. conducting and con
Quering. The press sings his praises in
highest terms. In musical circles he is
recognized as a genius Of much more than
ordinary ability.
The appearance Of the youthful COM
poser. in priests dress. was everywhere
The signal for hearty applause. He has
an intelligent face. "A noble, manly form.
Perosi was born ar TOrtona, December
%. 1872. His father Is an able musician
and Directs Of the cathedral at Tortona.
In his fathers house. Lorenzo received
his first musical instruction. So success
fol and talented was the young man that
at the age Of eighteen he was appointed
organist at Monte Casino. In 1892 he en-
tered the conservatory Of Milano, where
he pursued with fervent devotion must
cal studies: he also devoted himself 10
the sciences and to literature. He felt a
vocation for the sacred priesthood and
prepared himself worthily for this state.
In 1893 be studied ar the famous music
school at Ratisbon. Germany. In 1894 his
own country claimed him; he was APP
pointed director OF tho church at Imola.
and shortly afterwards I'm the same ca
paclty at San Marco In Venice,
Perosi has composed numerous masses.
motets. hymns. psalms, i~itanies. etc. all
os which are meritorious works and en-
Joy great popularity in Catholic countries
of Europe.
But his almost wonderful success rs
composer and conductor is owing 10 his
sacred oratorios.
Through the courtesy OF Messrs. Brett
konf a Haertel. of Leip5ic. Germany, a
copy OF the vocal and pisno-score OF his
latest opus "Tho Resurrection OF Christi
has been received.
This work was originally composed for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

No longer the tca-ball for up-to-date .
o'clock teas. but the teaspoon. The spoon
IS a large-sized teaspoon. having double
bowls. which are separate and work on
hinges. The bowls are both perforated.
as were tho tea balls. The tea is placed
in the open bowl. tho proverbial tea
snoon OF tea 10 a cup" the bowls are
closed and kept closed by means Of a
sliding ring. Then the spoon is inserted
IN tho cup Of boiling water. and your
cup Of tea brews as you stir It.
Several new faGs mark the opening Of
the London season. one OF them IS tho
wearing o. real flowers by tho women on
All occasions II is noted that Mrs. Ar
thur Pagct and Lady Dudley carry the
flower fad 10 the extreme.
The dining ~ one lady with four or five
men is another new tendency observed.
while tho American lunch"-that IS. a
lunch without mems becoming popular
among the smart set-New York World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

The leading article I'm McClure's Maea-
zinc for June is q very interesting ace
count OF 'AIarconis Wireless telegraph"
written Coy Cleveland Nonett. AIR. Mar
conf. in March. 1899, succeeded in sending
q message across the English channel.
10y means Of the wireless telegraph. Ida
ar. Tarben writes Of Lincoln and the
Soldiers" and oscar King Davis. c0rre-
spondcnt Of the New York sun az Manila.
tells us about "Dewey's Capture of Ma
Mia" 'Stalky & CO.." and "The Gentle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

MI c-,rrs.non1iug secretary Of the
,-lt.-efor,r Woman's League is Miss
s,., pafmcr. the author OF the poem
.1ybat Is "a W0man's Clubt said 20 be
the b.ef "ciub poem ever written. IL
certainly has the advantage OF combln-
Inc Tho true club spirit correct
,tf ea,.s a writer in the Phiiadel-
phia inquirer. Here is ono verse Whlcn
., Do cordially recommended to all club
women
what s q woman's club? A meeting
r,r tbole Of purpose great and broad
and strong,
no make The patient, listening world
resound
,vuh svceter music. purcr. noblcr tones.
A place where kindly, helpful words arc
And RIaduor deeds are done; whore hearts
vto, are w,aith of brain Tor poverty
And fond errsp- hand, and soul finds
touch with soul.
Where ,~iotors in the race for fame and
Lock backward. even in their triumph
10 becson others toward the shining
goal.
What IS n woman's club? The fabric Of
% dream
Touched with IN altar coal and made
mstiac. with hope FOR those who toll
- g..4 -...,,,r 1n..'e f~-f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

HOW are you?' inquired Airs. Wood
lawn as she climbed the stairs 90 Afs
Hyde Parks flat.
'Why. I'm an elephant" that LAZY
answered.
can elephant? Have you LEFT yonr
suind somewhere? let me help you ma
1t"
.But am an elephant Baby has been
saying / was an morning. YESTERDAY 1
was a camel. There's no telling what
All be tomorrow"
oHuhf 7 might have known. You told
me YOU were going To take her 10 the
circus. Did she behave bike O. little
honey bud or cut up like a small Demon
I'D like 20 know
"she was an angel. Iho only trouble
we had was when she poEei q peanut
down the back OF O. Aall-hedded. iaL
mans neck. Otherwise She condu Tea
herself with dignity and serene amiaoll-
and every day since has boon q or
Gus. I presumee" Airs. Hyde Parks
guest venturcd.
"a circus2 7 would 7 possessed q term
20 express 10. The word circus is $50 very
mild and tame. Every chair IS a trapezo
and every table "a parallel lar. me
lounge in tho library is the, band stand
and the kitchen table the lions cage.
7 have been everything from "a monkey
40 a black bear. and her father has sui-
Tered likewise. The moment that small
daughter opens her eyes in the morning
she gives an imitation growl ana saws:
Won be a COW and j be q lttle horsie-
horse play YOU n hip-potamus wiz "a
big mouth. and YOU must go 'row-row-
DO Won wonder that en-
sirely forgot % order the vegetables for
dinner last night and that Charles
laundry wasn't sent of last week until
friday? Positively ] feel like a whole
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
\ Scientific G~randpapa,

"see. erandpapa. my fowerl' she cried;
81 found it in the grasses.'
And with a kindly smile. the Sage
Surveyed il through his glasses.
"Ah. yes" he said. "involucrate.
And an the forets ligulate,
Corolla gamopetalous-
Comp0sltac-eX0genous-
4 pretty specimen it is,
Taraxacum dens-leOnisl'
She took the blossom back again,
His face her wlstful eve on.
81 thought" she said. with quivering lip,
at was a dandclion."
st. Nicholas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

,onagerle and IT'S only question OF
.Go,e before l shall take TO eating hay.
Vybcn / call my little daughter she says,
15's ai.t baby. Dis is a coot little
nonv." whereupon l say, on, excuse
me. and thereafter refer 70 her as a.
we,,bor Of the animal kingdom.
"somotimos. though. this sort OF thing
&c yerv trying For instance when a
charming but portly lady called ON me
recently. baby sta up close 10 ner ana
tried 20 scratch her head while She said
-f,-iv. oh. you nice old cOWie.
poes'oo want somcpin TO eat.
-, explained. but nearly cracked
tbo Lett Of my skirt trying TO keep from
t+,,-blrr outright. The portly lady said
sbe understood. but there was a tone in
sor Voice which ala not EXPRESS sublime
and -oyorpower.ng s'ec."-Chicago Times
Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
Correctly Answered.

Now. boys. I have a few questions in
fractions to ask" said the teacher. Sup
pose / have a piece OF beefsteak and cut
Il into sixteen pieces. what would those
pieces be callcd?"
"sixteenths." answered one boy, after
meditating a moment.
Every good. And when the sixteenths
were cut I'm half. what would they be2'
There was some silence I'm the class.
but presently a little boy at the foot
put up his hand. do you know. John
nie?"
Hash" answered Johnnie, confidently.
It'd Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
Empress Eugene Historic Pen.

Of Paris was signed has always been in
the possession of the Empress Eugene
since that eventful day. II is still in
freauent service. the exiied Empress al
WAYS employing It when writing anything
relating to her unfortunate husband,
.Napoleon. the Little.
Everyone who participated In the his
torlc episode OF the signature OF the treaty
was anxious 10 possess the momentous
pen. but the empress saw that only one
writing implement would be provided for
the occasion and especially asked that It
be reserved for her.
The pen is formed Of a handsome quill
nlucked from the wing ~ a golden eagle
and Il mounted In gold, studded with dIa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
A New ENpericnre.

Mrs. 4. told her new man servant "a
colored youth from the country TO make
"A fire in the drawing-room the other day.
Coming in soon after she found him hope
lessly contemplating the andlrons, tongs,
etc. with a pile Of logs by his side large
enough 10 warm a regiment.
Have YOU never made a fire before
Wfliam2 20 she asked somewhat sharply.
well. ma'am. I amt never made what
vo' call q refined hre-no, was
the puzzled reply.-Harper's Bazar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
M \icEpampS

please ma'am," said little Susan Crate
bar 10 Mrs. Staybolt. at whose house she
was staying 10 dinner. will you give me
q little more asaparagustus2'
'A~sparagustus.' child2' said Mrs. Stay
bolt. "why. what under the canopy can
you mean?"
"Why. 1 suppose you call it aspara-
gus" said little Susan. but my papa
doesn't allow MS 70 use any nicknames.' -
New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
Some Pertinent Questions.

"Say mammal
"Ohi you bothersome child: be quiet"
'Bur. mammal
what Is IL? What Is it,
ELS the Dea Sea real deaeT'
Yes. yes. Now don't ask any moro
silly questions"
But. mamma. what did IL die orr
Heitcre Welt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

prano voice OF remarkable iexibllity and
range. she studied under Moreno. AZ
the New York Conservatory OF Music.
and later studied under the famous Prof.
Ellis. OF Brooklyn. She has been heard
at many concerts I'm New York and
BROOKLYN. and sans IN several ~ the
church cholrs Of these cities. notably.
~. Joseph's Catholic choir. In New York.
and she has sung al a number OF chart
table entertainments in New YORK ana
washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
TALENTED VOCALIST.
Mrs Rather ne Kirkwood nm Addition
To Musical Circles.

Tie local colony OF musicians has re-
Gently received a valuable addition In
the person Of Mrs. Katharine hlrkwood.
a ratiye Of New York. but who. with
her husband. Mr.. IA. 3. kirkwood, a
taken up her residence IN klcninono.
Nrs KirAwood possesses a mezzo So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

The Dorlas sale In Paris showed high
prices for the canvases OF an the noted
French painters. especially those Of the
Rarbizon school. There was a surpris-
ing increase az value in the paintings by
A. J%Ongkind shown. and the belief exists
that dealers stocked with %canvases by
that artist assisted IN the bidding. Amer
leans were very prominent al the sale.
Senator W. A. Clark, OF Montana. who
is an unofficial resident OF New York.
bought a COrot for 5000. a Diaz for
1900. a Rousseau for &.4o0. a Lepine
for 5000, and a Jonkglnd for 5000. An
other Jongkind was bought for 1850 by
Mr.. Blumenthal, Of this CITY. Among the
big prices obtained were $500 for a Dau-
mier. $3.50 for Millet's 'Jeunes Ber-
geres'-a drawing. Several bronzes by
Barge sold at moderate hgures.-EN-
change.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
Her Silk skirt.

Josephine is so thoughtful"
"In what way?'
'she has had the rustic of her SILK
petticoat taken by phonograph for fear
She viii forget It when it is out Of style" Do,
Keystone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
oDinerence.

Mistress greatly scandalized)-ls Il
possible. Hannah, YOU are making bread
without washing your hands?
New kitchen G~irl-L.or, what's the or
ference. mum? It's brownbread.-Ameri-
can Hebrew.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

Mr.. lie Ga~ilienne's latest effort. Young
Lives Is a poorly disguised autobiogra-
ply. In II he refers 10 k'pling as our
young apostle OF blood" and says: lie
Is all for muscle and brutality, n ne
makes all the MONEY!" Such an estimate
OF Mr.. Kipllng - just what one might
Girl" for Killings manliness and strength
must impress such an ore forcibiy. possi-
bly, because. as with Brusus and 'assius.
these qualities are conspicuous by their
ebsence In his own productions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28
rhnse Trying Pleasure Irins.

II won't be long now before we viii sea
the girl who. after having had "A nice
vacation Ia the country. Is ttcklet 20
death 20 be back to town and to work
SO ~ to get really rested once more
Chicago Times-Horald. W
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

Philadelphia art lovers are az present
enjoying in the galleries OF the Union
League Gu IN that city. the largest and
finest collection og paintings ever shown
there. The display includes 241 pictures.
loaned by all the prominent collectors
OF the city and valued az s., 500 coo. They
have been hung by Mr.. Charles f.. Has
eltinc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

O. stone. Tyler IS buried az tho foot OF a
magn0lia tree in Hollywood Cemetery,
Richmond. Virginia. near the tomb of
President Monroe"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

The metropolitan has. as usual, "a very
large number OF fine Illustrations. Charles
y. smith writes of "A Now Era OF Ship
building and William Eugene lewis
tells as about Joseph II. Choate. Rich
mond people. however. VIII be- much al-
tracted by am article about Constance
Carey Harrison Mrs. Burton Harrison),
which includes pictures of Mrs. Harri-
son. her homes at Bar Harb0r and New
York. and her study.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

monds. II always rests on Eugenie's
writing table.-Chicago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

When "a Midsummer Nights Dream"was produced last winter under The aus
pieces of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, by amateur
talent The character Of Puck was taken by Miss Blanche Morgan, who acted 50
we'll and handled herself so gracefully and with SO much ease on The stage that
many who Witnessed the performance could hardly believe the young lady taking
the part was an amateur Miss Morgan made q DECIDEDLY favorable lnpr-sNh
and showed great talents the hhutonic art
Miss Morgan is The eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tate Morgan, and
is "a young lady of decided literary taste She Will sail in July for a six months
stay m Europe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-28

man from Indiana" pursue their adven-
tures still further. and there IS the usual
number Of short stories. The number Is
profusely illustrated. and has a special
cover, done in colors % designed by
G. J.. Hinton.
The Cosmopolitan for june has ITS usual
varied collection or articles. notably an
article entitled 'Proercss ia Airships, ~
by III. y. Mason. Harry Thurst0n Peck
writes again about women. and his sub
ject is "The Woman OF To-day and OF
Tomorrow" Frank Stockton contributes
a short story written in his character
istic style. and John Vance Cheney has
an attractive litue poem.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-10-19
First District.

Special to the News.
Fred Campbell visited Jasper
Saturday with chestnuts and 9th.
err produce.
Mrs. Curtis is i'll this week with
catarrh Of the head.
Little Jimie Eakin has been sui,
fering with his teeth this week.
There is big mast crop this
year and but few hogs.
Mrs Sallie Levan is improving
Her leg was broken two weeks age
by kick from a horse.
A two days meeting begins al
Burroughs Chapel next Saturday
Rev. w. A. Kilgore will preach.
Our neIghborhood Of a mile
square has ten iatherltss children
in it. The.pupils Of the school il
the 1st sub. district were nearly al
fatherless. J. II G.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-10-19
STATE NEWS.

Sargent B. H. Hiett, of Clarks-
vile, severely wounded near Man
lila and reported dead, is alive,
Chancellor John P. Smith will
hold his first term of court IN Sew
ieryille. commencing October %.
On account of few mild cases of
small pox at Bristol the carnival
was postponed until some time in
November.
The Exchange Bank & Trust
company has been organized at
Bristol with $4,000 capital stock.
Frank P. Harmon is president,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-10-19
THURSDAY, OCT 10. 1899
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with the publishers Of the Farm
journal WE are enabled to offer that
paper to every subscriber who pays
for the News one year ahead, for
only 80 cents, both papers Tor the
price olours only, our paper one
year and the Farm Journal from
now to December, 1903 nearly 5
years. The Farm Journal is an old
established paper enjoying great
popularity, ore of the best and
most useful farm papers published
A sample copy may be seen at
this office.
B1~ This offer should be accepted
without delay as we have only 10O
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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-10-19
WHITWELL DEPARTMENT.
GEO, w. LEWIS, Agent.

Read the News-Onlv SOC.
Born to MIR. and Mrs. kbner
Eastetly a fine boy.
Mrs. Riley Sartain, of Tracy
was in town last week.
]. H. Lewis Of Oak Grove, has
been selling bibles here.
A football team has been organs
lied at Mountain City,
D. 4. Layue visited DR.. Thomp.
son, at Victoria, several days last
week.
The Mt. Olive Sunday school has
eighty,six scholars and is still
growing.
The r. c. l. company are prepar
ing rope to pull the coal out Of
No. 2 entry.
Cid Myers, who killed Tom Hub
bard at Grossville three years ago.
was captured at Rugby,
Joseph Massey has moved frcm
the mountain and now occupies
the house on Main st. formerly oc
cupied by c. W. Friend.
NJ. D. Eastery caught a terrapin
in 1893 and cut his initials on it.
Last week he found it again and
the letters and figures were intact
J. 7. Havron, Of Jasper. father
of the editor of the Statesman~Dem
oCrat and our popular merchant S
l.. Havron. He was the observed
of all observers on account of hil
long, white beard.
The show has come and gont
and it was a great affair in some
particulars. A large crowd was il
attendance representing every class
and all grades. There were preach
ers, exhorters, elders, deacOns anC
lay members, lawyers, doctors
merchants, clerks, miners, farmers
mechanics, day laborers, and I
considerable lumber of the deem
dents of Ham, all mingled in ont
indiscriminate mass all eager t
catch the first sight of the stree
parade and clown. All passed of
tolerably quiet. OF course thu
wildcatters were in and about
gamblers and swindlers ready anC
anxious to fleece the unsuspecting
Those that went inside report j
one Of the poorest things they eve
saw. When they return next yea
they will deceive the people again