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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
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From the French OF Charles Won Ler-
beyhe. Translated by Louise Imogen
Guiney)
Tender rose and lily, so
with wild ivy intergrown.
Lies a child OF long ago.
Made Of light and love alone
b
- Once az eve an angel nigh
Sealed her brow with joy. In sooth;
Then the eternal lullaby
Put 10 sleep her timeiess youth.
q Pass. 0 passers-by. nor grieve:
Frail is life. and 10 the dead
Tears are saddening. Therefore leave
In Ats dream the darling peace.
From Book Culture
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
CURRENT COMMENT.

A protest has been made in Charleston
against the use of the name OF Miss Win
ME Davis as an advertisement for a
cigar. "This name" says Charleston
citizen. els one universally respected Ia
all parts Of the country, and IT should
not be thus desecrated' The protest is
timely and proper. Miss Winnie was
representative Southern woman, and
Southern chivalry does not tolerate the
use Of a womans name except IN spirit
Of respect and reverence.
IF the war in the Philippines comes
to an early end. as now seems probable"
says The Nashville American. "the Demo
cratic party will have an opportunity
10 90 tho FilipinOs and the people Of this
country good service by insisting tnat
the best government possible be accorded
10 the ISLANDERS" That s. our position.
As soon as the insurgents have been
brought 10 terms our government SHOULD
honestly endeavOr 20 carry out its prom
ise and set the Flip.nos no IN republic
OF their own, Withdrawing our troops.
but leaving our sympathy and bidding
them God-sDeed.
Some Of the newspapers are saying that
Mr.. Carnegie is administering on his
estate during his life time, and giving
away his immense fortune because he
does not want TO de rlh. Mr.. Carnegie
made his fortune honestly, and fully APP
preciates the responsibility of wealth, and
he seems TO be trying 70 do all the
good that he can. We believe that he
will die rich-rich in the greatest bless
inps that wealth can bostOW rich in good
deeds and Christian character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
AFTERMATH.

President Mckinley Is an ,nveterate
smoker, and II IS said that during his
stay at the Hot Springs. he Is trying
TO reduce his allowance OF tobacco to five
cigars a day.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton says that "wo-
mans cause" needs no such champion as
Mrs. George, OF Canton. o.
FORMER PRECEDENT Cleveland has gone
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
Only an Amateur.

Mrs. Driver-You're hungry. CHI what
are you. anyway? 4 professional tramp,
1 suppose.
Roads Walker-No. lady. I'm not pro-
fessional only an amytoor. lady. 1 never
ask for money. Something TO eat and
drink is all have entered for yet-Bos-
ton Transcrpt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Mrs Youngman's husband was always
so cOns.derate Of her.
II know II. Why, just before he died
he requested her not TO put on mourning
for him. all because he knew black was
so hard on her complexon.-Philade
Bulletin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
Strictly Honest.

80 you think ne IS strictly honest. DO
yOu2'
There isn't tho least doubt about Il.
Every time an election approaches he IS
talked Of as the only man who could
unite the different factions % his party,
and then somebody else is nominated
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

we do heartily sympathize with poor peo-
pie who have been distressed by TINS
law. we say that the State must mako
It's tax payers pay up and this law is the
only one ever enacted that would bring
the delinquents TO taw.
Now whatever may be said against the
law. IT has done its worst and has prac-
tcaliy expended its force. The crop OF
delinquents Is now small and will con-
tinue to be small, If the law Is kept In
force. Hereafter. therefore, II VIII be
standing warning to tax payers not 10
let their taxes lapse and we think that
a law Of this character which makes the
people pay up each year is a public bless
ing. IL Is not in kindness 10 let man
get behind and then collect at one time
the accumulated taxes Of several years
II will. in our opinion, be serious mis-
take. a public blunder, to repeal TINS
law. for the effect would DO TO cerate
new crop Of dennquents and make more
trouble
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
Betrayed

she-why haven't you told me that you
had been married?
Who said / was married?
She-I can tell by the way you take all
the umbrella for yourself-Indianapol
Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
Merely a TheOty.

Music undermines the intellect"
How do you know
Men who play the plano never seem 70
know when their hair needs cutting. -
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
MANY and 1 eW.

Uncle Jim, what's the difference be-
tween politician and a statesman
"A politician is a man who can talk
and statesman Is a man who can hold
his tongue. Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
In "a Tanglc.

Tell me, DO you ike the color OF my
hair2"
Indeed I do. NY dear madam. you
could not have made a better choice
Fllegende Baetter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
RICHMoND's PROGRESS.

Tho article In yesterdays Times on
Richmond's standing in the commercial
World was the topic Of the day in bust
ness circles. and one prominent citizen
was so much Impressed that he purchased
q number Of extra copies that he might
circulate the article outside. where 1t
would DO good
The tact u that Richmond 10 . greater
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
The State OF BncheIorhood

d-Bachelorhood must be an ideal
state.
Bachelor-I suppose so; II IS not IN the
union.-Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
IIarlIIy.

"Consistency's a jewel"
That's all right; but you can't work
Il of on any girl instead Of diamond
ring "-Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
Trine Slow.

First American-Iaugh and the world
laughs with you.
Second American-AH but the English
m1n.-Bife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

The meek shall inherit the earth that
is they get it when the other fellows are
dead and don't want it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11
TIMES BUILDING.
TENTH AND BANK SIkEhIS'
RICHMOND. Va.
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TIE TINES cOAPANf'
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STREET.
PETERSBURG AGENT.
MRS. 8. c. HUTCHINSON LOMbn'D
STREET.
TIE Tines Is always indebted 10 frenas
who favor II with society items an
personals but must urge tnat al ~. ~
be sent over the signature Oh '"'
sender.
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States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

virginia has Al least pulled of a polih-
cal meeting without tho aid OF Hon
Jobailey
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Mr.. Winslow, Of Boston. wants TO i'm
peach Mr.. Mckinley. but the mpeach
crop in Boston this year is suffering from
Atkinson frost.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Time. they say. IS money and the bogus
coin vendors viii now pass that kind OF
money IN jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Four men were killed in Mississippi m
collecting doctors bill. Here Is one
place OF which the agencies cannot re-
port COLLECTIONS are dull
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

It would be very inhospitaole for any
Of those Hot Springs boys to tie knots III
Willie McKinley's clothes while lie IS III
hnfhlnR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

The manufacturer Of automobiles would
make no mistake in mailing AgulhSluo
an illustrated catalogue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

When Il comes 20 holding the centre OF
the stage Or. Briggs IS in a olass@'I ny
himself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Americans have pulled of a bull hsht
in Mexico Here IS a chance FOR another
beef inquiry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

At. 800 per plate it is evident thar there
will be nobody but heroes al Dewey
dinner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Tho return OF Dewey to this country
will undoubtedly loosen up inc poes u
SONGS Of welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

The reports say gold has again been
discovered in Ohio" Who mas nee" VI
fered a bride now?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

PETERSBURG AGENT.
MRS. g. c. HUTCHINSON. Z LOMBARD
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Miles Of course will do nothins more
rash than to drown his troubles IN the
flowing bath tub.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

Mr.. Carnegie is going out Of business
That overproduction Of Scotch whiskey
Of course viii demand the entire a''eh-
ton of all the enthusiasts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

war hero Of Connecticut has been
publicly horsewhipped by his WIFE ms
IS the first real set back heroism has had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

MANCHESTER BUREAU. III HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

THE MAI. ING LIST IS ONLY PRiNr-
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN ~ 70 >;
THEREFORE. DO NOT FEEL' u N ~ y, n
If THE DATE OPPOSITE YOUk ~ m, VI =, y,
CCHnhNf I - a. Soon As THE SUB
GeHIprInN ID q IN E.NYED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-11

FORMER PreAdsnt Cleveland has gone
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-03-07
AREAS.

The area of the Fourth of July Lode
quals............. ........2 O.3Il Acres.
The area of the HonIestake Lode
equals......... ............. .1S. 2Si Acres.
The area of the Fourth of July Mill
Site equals. 5000 Acres.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-03-07
A Washington special to the
Boise Statesman says:

A Washington special to the
Boise Statesman says:
The pressure on western SEN
ators and representatives to Sc
care the discharge of soldiers
now in Manila has not abated
since the instruction of the Fill
ippinos has broke out. Ever
since the signing of the protocol
letters have been coming in
Washington from soldiers and
their relatives and friends asking
for individual discharges.
Senator Shoup of Idaho has
been especially busy in the war
department trying to secure the
discharge of Idaho voluntees,
particularly those members who
because of sickness. or important
business wish to come home, and
those under age who desire to
return to complete their educa-
ton; but owing to the urgent me-
cessity of retaining troops in the
Philippines until the arrival of
the regulars, and the fact that
even if discharged the men could
not return until the arrival of
the transports at Manila, the de-
partment has steadily declined
to grant any discharges. No
senator has been more proud of
the troops from his state or more
industrious for their interest than
Mr.. Shoup and the failure to Sc
cure the discharge of the Idaho
volunteers.
The senator said today Il
desire to extend my coincidence
to the relatives and friends of
fallen Idahoans and to express
my sincere grief over the death
of so many of Idaho's brave sons
who have gone down to never
dying fame and everlasting
glory"
Senator Shoup, approaching
the the advantages to the west
ern volunteers of a complete
tour around the world, has re-
quested the adjutant general to
return them to this country via.
the Suez canal. He is very
hopeful of securing favorable
action upon this request as it is
his desire that these soldiers
may receive all the possible adj
vantages from their enlistment.
The senator has also asked
that travel pay be allowed to all
volunteers who desire to remain
in Honolulu or at Manila after
their discharge, and believes
this will also be granted.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-03-07
Springs )!

The Sullivan Hot Springs arc
pleasantly situated only two
miles and a half above the town
OF Clayton, near the South bank
of Salmon river. Their waters
are of a nice temperament fol
bathing, and possess strong
medicinal qualities, sulphur pre-
dominating. This is fast becom-
ing a place of resort for invalids
and pleasure seekers. Mr.. Sui
livan has made a great many inn
provements for the comfort of
his guests, but the leading at
traction must ever be its healing
waters.
A carriage for the conveyance
of guests will be constantly in
attendance, and all persons wish
ing to go and return can do so
during the day, round trip only
so cents. Two fine plunge baths
are now complete and other
conveniences will be added,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-03-07
Total area of Survey No.
1921 A. &B. claimed and

81 A. &B. Claimed and
sought to be patented. 3S.s05 Acres.
The said mining claims being of
record in the office of the County Re-
corder of said Mining District,at Chal-
lis, in Custer county, State of idaho.
Fourth of July Lode i'm Book "C' of
Quartz at page SO; Homestake Lode in
Book "Cn of Quartz at page III; and
Fourth of July Mill Site in Book "a"
of mill sites at page 4. The nearest
known locations being the Black and
Blue Wing quartz lode mining claims,
both unsurveyed.
Any and all persons claiming adver-
sely any portion of the said Fourth of
July and Homestake, consolidated
lode mining claims, or the Fourth of
July Mill Site, Survey No. S2l A.& b.
or surface ground are required to file
their adverse claims thereto with the
Register of the United States Land
Office, ct HALEY, State of Idaho, with
in the sixty days publication thereof,
or they will be barred by virtue of the
provisions of the statute in such cases
made and provided.
N. J. SHARP, Register.
l direct that the foregoing Notice
Application for Patent be published
for the period of sixty days [ten con-
secutive weeks] in THE SILVER Mes
sENGER, newspaper published at
Challis, Custer county, State of Idaho,
being the newspaper published near
est said claims.
N. J. SHARP, Register.
First publication Sept. 20, 1898.
W.eH. Watt, Attorney for applicant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-27
sWerabIe
John c. W00lley, 10 The Vol,
Tine sageat bnnls.

sWhen I am a man, said Tom. T intend to put my money in the safest bank in the world"
 se@@hieh bank is that 9" inquired Toms father.
 Tom hadn't thought Of the matter.
 As he talked it over with his father, be found there were more things than he had dreamed of to render banks Hneeftain-fre, food burglars. pantcs. dishonest employees, so that even the strongest in the world might be com pe3Ied to suspend payment.
 '.But, papa, Tom asked in dismay, isn't there one sure of keeping his promises 2s
 .'Tbere is One who has never for gotten or broken a promise. His promises are dated thousands Of years back. They are scattered over the world. Not one Of them has ever been refused redemption.
 70, that's the bank for mel"
 Here is a check book"
 He handed Tom a BibIe.-Christian EDdeavor World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-27
Granama2 2Trnorance=

Little 5-year-old Nettie, who had been brought up in the city, was spend ing a few days in the country. Grand ma, what are those funny little green things2' she asked, as they were pass ing through the garden one day. Why. those are peas, was the reply. Peas notk.ng! exclaimed Nettie, I'm pfized at your ignorance, grandma"
 Why, dear, what do you mean2o asked the old lady. I'd think, replied Nettie. that a woman of your age ought to k7oW that peas come in tin cans"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-27
4 Grateful Cat.

A Boston family had a eat Of which they thought great deal. The cat was sick, and in spite of careful nursing. eatnip tea and all they could do. the cat grew worse. and they had to call tha doctor. The doctor soon put pussy. on her feet again.
 Not long after t1is doctor was called again to sec a member of the same family. No sooner had the doctor en- tered the room than the cat appeared, took a seat beside the doctor and did not stir until the physician had left. Every day the doctor returned, and every day the eat sprung to greet him with every appearance of delights
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-27
 THE CHINESE PEDDLER
stls Ones Have ss Depend on Hip For
 Their Toys.


 s.tHs Ones Have 4e Depend on Hira For
 Thslr Toys.
 Fex. indeed would be their play .hings if the Chinese children had to depend on toy stores for them. As it Is. the peddIer is 9 familiar sight tn every Chinese city, and when the ehlI- 1ren hear the gong Of 3 toy seller U IS signal for a rush to the front gates to catch him before he gets by.
 At a call these men slip the pole from their shoulders and set their baskets on [ the ground. and there is always 9 group of children ready to gather around them.
 A display Of toys carried by one of these toy sellers includes many things familiar to Americans, though the shapes seem edd and fantastic. Clay fruits. dolls of all kinds pewter jewel .ry. earrings and hair ornaments, ire crackers Of strange shapes which MI hardly ever go of icy pipes. little bowls and chopstLcks. small carved idols little HH#z=5H=zz77 #z=5H=zz77= 5== elephants al covered with rabbit EzE5 and wagons #t5H music boxes H1zar tae seats + srn a 2 tune 2s J1a pal then aaea-
 Other still for lha a 6za z izaa.= mate Ezg= Hl45 EaEa
 hzzzz @ 4H ## Ea wind blows 1z and lock as q 5G5g sa.L1ars are lozg aH Ee 5gz @1l# clear zota made est aE B eoarla s 1 44 together with red -~ zaz @z #aasa aH 6aa5a- CTS aza5a a Hz tzs cash Hklca eha aa5z=a#a la 32s pumping #z# Haz#r heads and king Rt5l #AelH feet aTs5as fer making clay n8ner. HatzEHz tzas EAzt spin en 2 string he'd 5 ses snail whistles 68 Has#e1 8n the tails of pet pigeons te whistle as they H9.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-27
4oW 10 =BANLsH-Rzsee.yE.gls e , =s-
Make Them Known to the Lord aaa n
 VIII Elnd a Way.


 VIII Elad Way.
 Hannah Whitehall Smith erae knew a woman who carried heavy burden that was driving sleep away aaH5 t#-= H5ai her health Ha has f5za #s following laa zaHt 5a lsw t vas z1z #shea
 One day when az5 HazF8 =Ha za#5eeI 7as aa near little 5raCs called ta Attracted b# ee s Hlezs5 E up and began flo rand t5- zs Lowing taaz H@ te aeaaz revolution ia hae whole experience.
 story was oG 2 poor woman E42 had been carried teiauBh haa5Ly sItz3sstz life ef unusual sorrow She giving the history e her 55fz t5 g land visitor ca aHa occasion. and aE s#se close he=vtsitaz said faeEln5ly 53h. zaeah do not SIG nov you e0ald bear 50 much sorrow
 did nat bear ls5 was t3s quick reply The Ord bore it for me
 Yes. said the visitor 5Ha5 Is ehe right way. We must take our troubles to the Lord.
 Yes replied Hannah. but we must do more than thati we must aeaFe them there. Most people she coHHn= ned take their burdens to him. bat. they bring then away again. and are inst as worried and unhappy as ever. But I take mine. and leave them with him. and [ come away and forget them If the E0rry= comes back, ! take tt to E#m again and T do this over and over aaal at last just forget have any worries and am at perfect rest
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-27
CARPENTER BIRD
Izaza Eaez#4 5as5a= g4zssz= Fellows Fly Many
 Secure zl##s H8rss-

zsasa zHa= s5a= z4Hs5G Fellows Fly Many
 Secure 1#=e sorss
 gz Wood
 ms as aeeEas -Ha 66s VE6c5s and
 These gre sep asazs5=5E zhe jzllzs lz9 several aE=
 and the ssaHz7 s-1e- hsH found 8lis ous, az5 hole at the upper aEd of each joint and a1- a5Aer a5 che lower through which to extract aeaHns when wanted. Then it fills ag tHa stalks a5l#dlF and leaves =Its stores 56eHe HHtil needed. zs sz from ehe d5ErsdatEa1s of any thsaElsh 1IEd or foHr footed animal
 The frsI place ia which this curious aabt5 was observed Was ca q hilt In che midst of 3 desert. The hilI was e5v- cred with yuC6as and maguegs but the nearest 6ak trees were thirty miles away and so it was calculated, these industrious birds had to make light of sixty miles for each acorn slowed EdHs In the stalks!
 An observer of birds remarks. There are several strange features to be noticed in these facts. 6ha Eravi- 5sat instinct which prompts this b5rd 60 laE by stores of provisions for the winter. the great distance travsrsad 10 collect 2 kind oz fa8a So unusual for z-sracss and f5s seeking 10 9 place SC remote from #i1s natural abode a s6oFe- house So EsuaEEa 3Ia
 Can instinct alone teach. OF have az= peHence and reason taught these birds 5ha6. far 5e5zsr than the bark of trees er eraFHeeE HH rocks or any other hiding place aEe these hidden cavities they make fer themselves with tEe hollow stems of distant R5aats2
 Tazs Ea cannot answer. But Na do know that one 0f the most remarkable birds in our country Is this California Wo0dDeckars and#that he is well en- titled to his Mexican name of eI car plntero-tbe carpenter Bird.-Ex- change.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-27


 inches fn diameter are made bg past. Ing together strips Of writing paper an inch wide. Two sharp table knives CT razors should be held by two persons, sach holding one on the same level with the sharp edge upward. Over these the paper rings are to be passed and the broomstick suspended by the paper rings. The performer then takes . strong stick and strikes the broom gtiek a sharp, strong blow #n the mid. de. and it breaks instantly. without tearing the paper rings or causing them 10 cut #oa the razors.
 Or this can be done by sticking a needle in each end of the broomstiek and resting the needles on the edges of glass goblets stood on chairs. h either case the blow struck in the mid de breaks the stick without moving the supports. 4 pile of checkers may be put on the table and by one blow with the edge Of a knife the center or even the bottom one may be removed without disturbing the others.