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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-29

ing. All. but Mrs. Vanderbilt was q
thoughtful woman.
The Bishop fell TO musing 1t occurred
to me that Mrs Vanderbilt had not done
all her thinking for herself. Who found
out the old people and the tired clergy
men ard the would-be teachers? Who
did the planning?
You have heard of our loan bureau?'
he went on. 1T has been an odd expert
ment, some think, but it has lasted sew
eral years. and seems to be on sure
"YoG mean the charitable pawnshopT'
The Bishop apparently disliked the
name. But he admitted that the Loan
"The possibility of such thing oc-
Cured to me one day when a woman told
me that she had nothing left but her
husbands wedding gift pair of ear
rings. and that she had tried to raise
money on them to no avail. l thought
about the matter. and the upshot was
Of St. Bartholomew Church The bu-
reau has been established in connection
with that church's mission. and 1t thrives
manded, and where articles are not re-
deemed sharp on time they are held a
little longer to give the owner a chance.
So very few things are ever sod They
are usually redeemed sooner or later but
the owner does not feel like an object of
us it true that you lived for three
months in the slums of New York;
YES" hesitatingly.
What was your object in so doing? 7
understand that you did not carry
tracts"
The Bishop has a sense of humor It
squirms in the corners of his mouth and
makes merry in his light gray eyes.
mo. did not carry tracts. AS for
my object-one must live among people
in order to learn them, and one must
learn them in order to help them I went
to a mission house where l could find de-
cent lodging-it Is situated in the midst
of the most destitute quarter of the city.
/ could not do much the suffering is so
great, but I went among the homes and
the sweatshops and I was one of those
people as far as possible-I made friends
among them and l learned lneir neeoe
When l went back among the fortunate
ones. could tell them OF the need and
speak as one having authority"
II have heard that your family were
opposed to the experiment"
"Oh, they had a notion that was ret
ting old-I, at only 63. l am too old for
pleasure, perhaps but not for work And
my days of pleasure are not all over.
enjoy sociable little dinners to-day"
KATHRYN MARCH.
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the whole character. No claim. Kipling's
moral teachings, direct and indirect,
rather foster the weaknesses to which
Americans and English are liable. than
give them true ideal. The worship of
action and achievement. the vulgarity of
the falsely named practical spirit" the
absence of distinction IN manners and
speech, are recognized sins of ours. These
tendencies have helped Mr.. Kiplings mar
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-29

he takes his place in the lower rank of
literary artists. those who like Bert Harte
or Dickens are at their best only in the alb
normal not with the higher type Of
balanced and sane artists, like Fielding
or Thackeray.
What claim have this worship of action
and this style, devoid of the highest san
ity and nobleness. as Ideals of life? For
style is part of life; it tinges and colors
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-29

: CGLQIy Cndlr OIL the uOlel pdTlOI
5s S '4a5 n 3 5s@'5sa So5 lsan sS5 he t.nsaa a3aS
~ it seems,
He was gray Of temple and gray Of lip.
The features of his face were as preciss
in outline as a young mans, but the face
was very, very weary. 1t seemed to say,
80 much trouble in the worId-so much
trouble, always trouble"
But the voice rang clear and firm still.
It's tone resounds, Let US sweep away
the trouble: let us bring cheer" The
first impressions Of the man are as full OF
contradictions as are those OF any man
who has seen both sides of many ques-
tions
you are still as busy as ever, Bishop
Potter - pos+ hoo NOT
vet been forced upon me. 1t Will be hard
enough to bear patiently when II IS. AZ
uresent l am granted the strength TO con-
tinue my work, which is also my pleasure
not always, though. There's the pain
that one must see. The pleasure Is in
the little that one can do to relieve IT.
DoRd yIp aII INN 5ntaA vcays yGs Of Isbor?''
"All these years? Why, am only o.
I am young yet; at least, am in heart.
Sometimes / find that l tire more easily
than 1 used that is all that makes me
feel old. 1 am partly boy yet, l believe
Look at that muscle.
Behold, the prelate displayed his biceps.
Verify, partly boy"
,'What do you remember, Bishop Potter,
of the time when you were all boy?'
II remember a roomy, sunny home IN
New York State town and father who
had the biggest and brOadest shoulders
that a youngster ever rode upon. After
/ got past the time for such riding
used TO look enyiously at the shoulders
and wonder when mine would be as
strong That time has never come, al
though I could pull pretty good oar in
you come Of an ecclesiastical family,
DO you not?''
among US | am proud to claim relation
ship with some Of my ancestors, although
have never expected their virtue to
aud for mine. A mans soul is his own.
ne thing I owe to those grandfathers
=. Observation-Disclosures, and that is the
O. of preaching. I began it before kits
ave place to trousers. My pulpit was
In empty stan in the barn and my con-
gregation consisted OF a duck, several
chickens and sometimes the hired man.
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unreadiness in speech and action. Both
come in for Mr.. Kpling's contempt. His
iincisive style, then, is another phase Of
his delight in action.
Further, he is not satisfied with the ex-
aggeration Of suppressing tones and
shades Of feeling, but he exaggerates al
rectly and boldly. He wants decided ef-
fects, an insistence on salient points, dis
tlnct contrasts, he result is grotesque
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-29
BOOKS RECEIVED.

"Our Country in War" by Murat Hal
stead. The United Subscription Book
''The California Fruits" by E. ]. Wick
son. Pacific Rural Press San Francisco.
Third edition.
"Dionysius the Weaver's Hearts Dear
est by Blanche Willis Howard. c.
Scribner's Sons, New York. Price, 81 50.
Forest, by Clifford Pinchot United
States Department of Agriculture.
Honor Of Thieves" by c. ]. Cutclffs
Hyne. R.. F. Fenno & Company, New
"The House in the Hills by Florence
Warden. r. F. Fenno & Company, New
York Price, 81 co.
''The Yellow Danger" by NJ P. shiel.
81 90.
siren City" by Benjamin Swift. Dodd.
Mead & Co, New York. Price. 81 So
1.-THE Chronicles OF Aunt Minervy Ann"
by Joel Chandler Harris. C. Scribner's
Sons. New York. Price. 81 80.
Home Study Circle: First Course in
Mathematics" edited by Seymour Eaton.
The Doubleday & Mcclure Co., New York
Bringing Up BOYS" by Kate Upson
Price, SOC.
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Napoleon was no epicure He usually
drank nothing but diluted Chambertin,
and was no judge of wine. He liked plain
dishes-boiled or roast chicken, mutton
chops grilled neck of mutton, haricot
beans or lentils. His table manners were
not very refined. He would use his finger
in lieu of fork or spoon and would dip
his bread in the sauce, the dish being
then passed round to guests. who had to
dispense with squeamishness. The bread
had to be particularly good. He ate fast,
quitting the table in twelve minutes, and
leaving josephine and the company to
commonly took only eight or ten minutes
Indigestion was the natural consequences
of this speed, and he had sometimes to
stretch himself at full length on the car
pet till the pain abated He detested
physic and professed to disbelfeve in III
a subject of playful discussion with his
doctors. Constant never knew him to be-
obliged to keep his bed a, whole day. He
was very sensitive to cold and had fires
and warm beds all the year.
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ness OF situation and phrase. The gro
tesque contrast. for instance, between a
lofty and delicate sentiment, and the ex-
preston of II in rough slang, or between
the habitual vulgarity of a common fellow
and his nobility on occasions are sources
OF fascinated interest to Mr.. Kiplng. 1t
would seem that a noble sentiment nobly
phrased would be repelent to him. he
demands the spice Of oddtty Therefore,
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HE PKELHTE DISCUSSES HIS ERKLY LIFE. CHRRITHBLE
PROJECTS. AND HIS EXPERIENCE OF THREE
MONTHS LIVING In THE SLUMS

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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01

that is not spangled. Miss Lochinvar"
promptly bought it, OF course. 1t is the
simplest, plainest thing-juet a web Of
small, fine jet beads shade straight and
long and trailing, with suspicion OF a
black frou-frou OF net showing about
the feet, and the sleeves and neck
transparent.
It ia one Of the best black gowns
have ever seen, and with the dainty,
suggestive simmer makes the spangled
atrocities look what they aie--the quint.
essence Of vulgarity. How they ever
escaped from the chorus OF comic opera
to the backs OF women of fashion 10 q
mystery never solved. There is one
fashion that has been ia vogue all win.
ter that has got terribly on my nerves,
and that is the wearing Of white gloves
with black gowns.
il q woman could realize how pink
and washerwomany her arm looks be-
tween black gown and white glove,
che would never let it happen again.
How many women have watched other
women's arms cosrsened by this stupid
fad and have not seen themselves as
they have seen others is beyond me!
All they have to do is to 60 to the opera
and look around, and it would seem to
be difficult thing to avoid the reslizs-
ton Of the ugliness Of the fashion. but
there are other things besides love that
are blind in life, for up to last night the
white gloves, black gowns. and, in con-
sequence, red arms were as much in
evidence AZ ever. l have 90 impressed
miss Lochinvar" with the awful re.
suits Of such combination that che has
laid in liberal supply Of long black
gloves and has solemnly sworn that she
will wear nothing else.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01

1920 $3.50
The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to Cali.
fornia points. Through Tourist Sleep.
ers. quicker than any other line.
For tickets and full information call
on E. b. SLossoN,
General Agent.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01
QUICKEST TINE EVER MADE.

Commencing January 10th the Great
Rock Islands Colorado Flyer" leaving
Lincoln at 500 daily, will make connec.
tons at Colorado Springs with new fast
trains to Salt Lake City end Portland.
Oregon. arriving at Northwest Pacific
Coast points thirteen (l3) hours quicker
and earlier than ever before. Only 70
hours to Portland, Oregon from Lincoln
now. Think of it!
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01
TIME IS MONEY.

When you are travelling. due con.
s'deration should be given to the
amount of time spent in making your
journey.
The Union Pacific Is the best line and
makes the fastest time by many hours
To Salt Lake City, Portland and Cali.
fornia points.
For time tables. folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the tor.
ritory trsversed, call at City Office, lO44
Isl. e. B. SLossoN,
Gen. Agent.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01
SW1FTEST RACING EAST AND
WEST

II you would travel rapidly, and with
comfort and ease, please note that the
North Western line and it's connections
provide the fastest service to eastern
cities, and many hours the fastest to
western points named below: To Buff
falo 33 hours, New York As, Boston 4S,
Ogden 81, Salt Lake 30, San Francisco
g.. Portland GO. Why not save your
eelf weary hours Of travelling by getting
tickets via the North Western?
A. s. FIELDING, G. IA,
III South 10th street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01

Blobbs-Wigw.g has a collection OF
beer mugs decorated With all the college
yells. Queer idea, isn't it?
Hobbs-Not at all. Didn't you ever
hear OF the cup that cheers?
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01

THE institution is situated on an ele.
waited site, overlooking the city OF
Lincoln, which lies three miles to
the northwest, and with which 1t
is connected by an electric street rail.
way.
One Of the most healthy locations be.
tween the Mississippi River and the
Rocky Mountains.
A we'll regulated institution for the
treatment Of all chronic diseases.
Water of unusual purity.
Baths Of every description, including
he Electric-light bath.
For circulars giving rates and furtl
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01

Rest and Comfort
Diseases OF the Stomach and Digestive
System.
Diseases Of the Eye, Ear, Nose. Throat,
and Lungs.
Diseases peculiar to women.
Best OF advantages for the treatment
Of all forms Of chronic diseases. Incur
able and offensive patients not received.
This institution alec has recently Oh.
ened city branch Office aud treatment
rooms in the Halter block, southeast
corner 18th and p streets, Lincoln.
A fac new electric light bath cabinet
in city Office rooms.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-04-01
TIE Nebraska Sanitarium.
Located at College View, Nebr., offers tn
tired and suffering public who are seeking

View, Nebr., offers the following
public who are seeking Health,
Scientifically classified dietary.
Laboratory Of hygiene for bacteriologi.
cal and microscopical investigation.
Stomach fluids analysed for dyspep-
tics.
Aseptic operating rooms and surgical
wards.
Four physicians, well.trained, with
large experience in sanitarium medical
work.
Trained nurses of both sexes.
Skillful attention given to the treat.
ment of
her Information, address,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
ST. PAUL'S Picnic.

Delaware Park. on the Seaboard Air
Line. seems to be the mecca for pic
mics this summer. and well II Is, for
there is no more suitable place TO he
found hereabouts. and of all the pic
mics that are held during the summer
that given by st. Paul's Catholic
Church has n reputa ton for enjoyment
second to none. We doubt not that the
event scheduled. as per advertisement,
for Tuesday. June 27th, will we'll sus-
tain this reputation.
The congregation of st. Paura
Church has under construction an ed-
flee that will be, when completed, a
peer of any in this southland for arch
ftectural beauty. The burden of this
undertaking has been placed upon them
by reason of the destruction by fire of
the former st. Paul's. and bowling to
the will OF Providence, they have ac-
cepted this labor and are using every
effort TO acquit themselves of their
duty. The object of this picnic is to
raise money for the building fund. and
all who attend will have the satisfac-
lion or knowing in after years that
their mite has assisted IN the work;
Furthermore, they Will have the oppor-
tunity OF spending pleasant day
away from the cares of domestic duties
and business.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
TO MAKE REPAIRS HERE.
The Steamer Alexander to Be Rehtte
Ar

The Steamer Alexander to Be Rehtted
AS Collier.
Yesterday Captain Robley D. Evans
and the balance of the members of the
Naval Board of Inspection arrived 1T
this navy yard for the purpose OF ex-
aiming the steamer Alexander TO as
certain whether or not she was avail
able for service.
The inspection was minute, and the
board determined that she was worthy
or the repairs necessary, and recon-
mended that she be fitted out at this
yard for duty as collier.
fhe Alexander, which has been lying
at this yard since last summer, is a
vessel of large tonnage. and was bought
by the government during the Spanish
war. She was brought from New
York. and took on coal at LAMBERT
Point for Manila. Shortly before sail
ing the coal in her hold was discov-
cred to be on fire, caused, it was sup
posed. by spontaneous combustion. The
vessel was sent to the navy yard and
unloaded. but not before she had sus-
tanned some damage from fire.
The Alliance, a United States training
ship. sailed yesterday for Boston.
Assistant Naval Constructor w. G.
GroesVcck has been detached from this
navy yard and ordered TO Richmond to
superintend the construction OF the
torpedo boats and destroyers at the
Trigg yards.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
GOING 10 DLLAWa KEpArK.
M"ny Prefer n,is Delightful Spot "a
III" Seaside.

The Seaboard Air Line is justly proud
of the record recently made by Della
ware Park. During the past week the
trouble has been 10 accommodate par
ties who have applied for dates in June.
Many have applied tar ahead. and the
month is almost lull: but there are a
few days LETT Tor those who viii
promptly call upon or write TO l.. S. AL
len, general Passenger agent. Ports
mouth Va.
ON the banks Of the Nottoway river.
about forty miles from Portsmouth and
one hundred and thirty miles from Raj
ciSh. me hsh.ng ranges from net-haul-
ing 10 canoe and pcrch-angling for the
children. Ihcy can so out alone safely
with Il paddle In the still water There
are shady holes Tor small fry yellow
bellies, which can be eaten hot and
sweet for lunch under the poplars.
Up the hill is Delaware Park. fenced
in, with swings and merry go-rounds.
bicycle tracks and sloping. grassy.
breezy lawns pavilions and music.
springs way down in the hollows, with
streams sparklinsly threading the lines
between the hills
The grand stand will shelter 1 800
people. There Is plenty OF stege room
for concerts. There are sulphur springs.
an artcsian well with a stream one hun
dred and forty feet in the air. iron and
magnesia springs, bath and toilet rooms
for ladies', gentlemen and children, Law
atories and reclining chairs, fourteen
acres OF rolling park. green and gold
with buttercups and great trees First
come. first served.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
IN THE POLICE COURT

-Four offenders lined up in front of
Squire Baird yesterday in the Police
Court but as none of them were
charged with anything serious it did
not take long to pronounce Judgment.
The drunk OF the lot had n dollar and
costs to pay.
Clarence Williams, colored was
charged with disorder.y conduct. but
the charge was not sustained. and he
was discharged from custody
Henry Green. colorcd got mixed IN
III little family fracas. and, as n re-
suit, warrant was sworn out against
him for disorderly conduct, but the
case was not quite ready. and 1t was
continued until to-day.
VIM Daniels, colorcd. had "blood in
MS eye for Henry Baysmore. also col
ored, and he proceeded to do him: blu,
he run up against 4 snag in the per-
son of the Squire yesterday morning.
VINO touched his purse to the amount
of five dollars.
EVENTS TO-DAY.
Portsmouth Company. No. 10. L.
Il Is. of z.
Ocean Council. No. 1862. r. A.
Portsmouth Lodge. No. ~. *. NJ. c.
Gamma Conclave. ]. .. II.
We keep every shape Of collars. Let
us sell you your collars. Chas. r.. Wei
ton & Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
It's Everything
I'm Having the Reputation.

Of selling only rst goods lowest possible prices To gain such
merchant be honest truthful and positive his declaration regard
10 his dealing With tue trade He must not msrepesen his goods
lave the confidence of the public When goods at certain
prices the public always find the goods advertise
until further notice the balance Serge t2z per cent
the actual Cost All Of our $1,000 Fancy Wored Suits, SIS All
$3.50 Fancy Worsted IS oS and SIS
largest stock of Gents Furnishings mthe city, prices defy competition
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
MARRIED AT CHURCH..

Mr.. Walter Rupell McGhee, a clerk at
the s. A. L., and Miss Ida Bell Turner,
were married yesterday afternoon at
the Park View Methodist Church. The
ceremony was performed by Rev Mr..
Proctor. The church was beautifully
decorated by the lady friends of the
bride, and as she stood under the bower
she looked very handsome After the
ceremony they We're driven to the Bay
line wharf, where they took the steam
er for Baltimore and Their cities.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21

The following deeds of bargain and
sale were admitted TO record in the
clerks office OF the Court of IIusting.
yesterday:
Harriet Ann Mcads and others to
Margaret j. Meads, lot with improve
ments, north side Randolph street, l2O
feet from Third street; $1,000.
Park View Land and Improvement
Company to William, Schmoelc, Jr.. lot
on southeast corner Chestnut and FIN
NETT streets; also lots on south side of
Emmett street, $1,000.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
a. j. PHILLIPS,
302 and 304 HIGH ST.
Fifth Ward Paving Bonds for Sale
Office of the city Clerk.
Council Chamber.
Portsmouth. VI. Imne 10 $40

NsTIIVUVTI, n, 7 WIIt IT. IS1V.
~ HE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH OF
L. fcrs for sale $4,000 OF the FIFTH ward
paving and grading bonds. payable in ten
years. from July /. 1899, bearing interest
ut the rate of per cent. per annum, pay
able semi-annualiy. in January and July
These bonds are in denominations OF
$1,000. are exempt from city taxes and can
be registered. principal and interest. or
principal only, At the option OF the holder
Sealed proposals addressed to r.
Thompson Jr.. city clerk. will he received
until FRIDAY. JUNE 20, 1899. p. M. for
the purchase of thes. bonds. the city re-
serving the right TO object any or all the
bids.
should be addressed TO
j. W. BROWN. JR.
je20-9t Chairman Finance Committee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
AN INTERESTING CAME

There will be n match game Of base
ball this afternoon ut $40 o'clock on
Edwards field between nine composed
or the fat men and lean men of the
ship-iitters shop. The following men
compose the mines:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21

We keep every shape Of collars. Let
us sell you your collars. Chas. r. Wei
ton & Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-21
OF MORE THAN
PASSING NOTE
A Compilation of Miscellaneous
News Matter in Condensed Form.
FRESH CLEAN AND BRIGHT

A Daily Directory OF the Happening.
OF Day Br. ely Told, though
small Nono tho Less Intcrcsiing
ana Important Information For
Those Who Seek TO Know mud Un-
dcrsinnd whnt Is Going ON Among
the People.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-10
Goes to Paris.

Mr.. Ralph C. Super, son of President
Super of the university here, has re-
celved an appointment at the Paris
Exposition and will sail from New
ork on the Prince steamship line for
Naples on the 25th inst, and will pro-
ceed from there to Paris and report for
duty He has not yet been appraised
of what his position will be on the
commission, but it is safe to presume
if ability counts for anything he will
have responsiD duties. He enjoys
not cnly good English university ed
ucat on, but has studied at some Of the
leading universities of Germany and
France, giving especial attention to
the respective languages both CT which
he speaks and writes nuently.-Athens
Messenger.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-10
The Marietta Daily Leader
FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 1899.
THE OBERLY TRIAL.
Jurv Sworn and Examination of Wit
nesseS BeginS,

A jury was finally secured yesterday
morning for the trial of the oberly
case, now in Common Pleas Court.
The following gentlemen are serving
on the jury: Charles Close. Rouse
Lanam, Henry Basin, William Cowell,
George schilllng, George Bower, ]. r.
Young, Louis Bolle, w. d. Devol, Chas.
~. Dyar, ). II. Pape, John strecker.
After the jury was sworn, Prosecut-
ing Attorney Brennan presented the
case to them, and the examination of
witnesses began. But five Witnesses
were examined yesterday, Messrs.
Moore freeman, Hildebrand, Dye and
Rife.
An effort was made by the defense
10 row out Marshal Dyes testimony
on the ground that he stated that he
secured the money of Oberly by a
promise that he would try to make the
matter right with the company with
out arrestlng Oberly il he could do so
legally and honorably. The point was
argued by bob sides who cited their
authorities ard Judge Jones took the
matter under consideration until this
morning at $3.50.
The trial is exciting a good deal of
interest and the court room was full
Of spectators yesterday, among them
baing a number of ladies'
The examination of witnesses will
be continued today and it is possible
over tomorrow also. as the number of
witnesses subpoenaed is about forty.