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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Ihc Summer Icelin'.
o, like The summer feeln' with It's hazy.
lazy air.
An It's soft an drowsy whisper through
the trees:
1 like its meller music which is rising
everywhere,
Frum the waterfalls an thrushes an
the drone NV busy bees.
o. I like the summer feelin' with It's
drOwsy monotone.
Wv toads an bugs an locust, an the
crickets' interlude:
/ like tur DE an listen with the branches
DER me thrown
Where the brOoklet meets the river an
the meddor meets the wood.
Yes, I Ike the summer feeln' Gus Il flls
my hungry soul
With a glow NV healthy happerness ;hat
nothin' else IN do;
An ] look up through the branches where
the great white cloudiets roll
An ! feel myself a-drifun' OF 10 worlds
beyond the blue.
with the windin' cricl beside me. an the
restful skies above.
An a tangled mess NV moses WIN
meath me for a bed:
An a splash uv summer feolin' frum the
grcen-clad hills / love.
An "A strain uv Natur music runnlh
wildly through my head.
DO yew know the summer feelln? II yew
don't then steal away
Where the mcdder meets the woodland
an the brooklet meets The stream;
Let yewr heart beat 10 the music. let
yewr loosoned fancies Play
An loaf an loiter by the c-icK, an
dream an dream an dream.
Joe Cane. In Boston Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
THE TIMES. RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY, AUGUST Is. 1899.

loose wrapper. when she has removed
her stays; don pair OF loose slippers;
dispose herself az luxuriously as posi-
Die upon bed. lounge or reciining-chair,
ana think OF nothing, so far as In
her Hes, for the full number OF minutes
prescribed by law. IL she cannot make
vacuum OF her mind, let her read in
moderation the llghtest novel she can
say her hand upon without exeriing her
seit TO look for It. She should empty
her mind OF care. turning II upside down
10 drain out the dregs. For the next
hour she should belong entirely to her
scif, and have no earthly concern, ex-
cept 10 relax physical. mental and moral
muscles. II the. flight fiction should In
terest her TO the extent OF making
her care what comes next in the story
II should be laid by as UNIT for the pur-
pose she has in hand Presently, she
VIII grow drowsy; the book viii slide
from the lax fingers. the eyelids close,
and sleep-that
blessed thing,
Beloved from pole 20 pole
carry on the good work 20 fulhllment.
Leaving Utopia and theory, l would
observe that the length of the slumoer-
the genuine nap" is not so important
as the reality OF the loss Of conscious
ness. Ten minutes will as surely loosen
the Invisible screw at the base OF the
brain as an hour.-Baltimore Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
THE MODERN WOMAN.
Her Attitude Toward the World Pro
claims Many Serious Things.

Certain artists Of the period have achiev-
ed a new feminine type, says writer
IN Lippincott's. She IS daughter or the
gods. divinely tall and divineiy fair. Her
well-cut features. the turn or her head
her whole attitude and gesture, show not
only magnificent composure and nigh Sc
riousness. but deep intention. She seems
TO approach the levels of life IN half
disdsnful way. as if from higher alu-
tudes. Her whole being proclaims not
only that she has arrived, but that she
has no time 10 walt. The world is to be
made over without loss OF time.
OF course, We recognize hsr on the
instant as the modern woman, and as she
looks at rs with the brow of one who
comprehends all things clearly, she seems
TO offer us new key TO tho secret OF
what shall be.
III l could understand what you are,
root and all and all i'm all / should know
what God and man is" said Tennyson.
pluckng the flower from the crannied
wall" TO detsch this modern woman
from her environment % define her re-
lation 20 the universe. might seen 70 be
a simple matter. Eminent writer's treat
the subject OF her social, civic and eth
zeal status from every point Of view.
There are IN her case no reticences. no
reserves, almost, one might say, no dis
cretions. Her full personal equipment
from hairpns 20 bootlaces. Is freely dis
cussed. Also the burning question whether
she shall or shall not wear bifurcatcd
garments. ride astride. and chew gum,
together with her initiative IN manners OF
social, civic and hygienic reform. Her
every feeling, motion and aspiration IS
barred 10 the sunlight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
e55 0p * .WSNAA5 WAS
{. 49, S}@SsWANErs ND
Compensation.

Down By the side OF meadow brook.
Frlnged by low ferns. in a shaded nook,
I.uiled by the whirr OF swift-slanc.ng
wings,
And the music sweet that little brook
sings.
A brown lark sits on her sheltered nest
Softly bro0ding, alone, al rest.
The brook glides On to the ocean vide.
TO lose Itself in the sursins tide,
Ana wild bees roam the upland over,
Through rosy nelis Of fragrant clover;
sun miled by the stream. and the wind S
low moan.
The bird broods softly. at rest, alone.
4 finger Of flame at dawn OF DAY
POINTS through the blue air It's upward
way;
And the brown bird mounts on exultant
wing
From It's sheltered nest by the woodland
spring:
While below IS the roar OF the surging
tide.
And the rosy bloom Of meadows wide.
And strangely sweet Is the mystic note,
Thrilling with rapture the quiyering
throat,
As, bearing the burden Of It's song.
The lark still speeds on us way along.
Through suniit depths OF fathomless
skies,
To the golden gates OF Paradise!
Boston Transcript.
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His Debt of Gratitude.

Young Mrs. barley was ushered into
the judges presence. says Harper s.
Bazaar. He was twirling her card IN
his fingers and smiling. As she ap-
preached he arose from his seat and
extended his hand cordially. Grasping
hers he held Il long time.
well, we'll" he said. genlally. $50 you
are the only daughter of my Old friend
Gazzam. are you? l am delighted 10 see
you. You resemble your father wonder
fully, and he was a handsome man. Pray
DO seated"
Mrs. barley was pleased at this receD-
ton. and smiled as she took the chair
indicated.
Judge she said. my father often told
me that If ! ever needed favor. I should
have no hcsitancy in coming to you, for
you would DO anything IA reason tor
me-
THAT is true my dear" replied the
Judge. Never were closer friends than
your father and myself. We were boys
together. and he saved me from drown
ing one summer when we were swimming
together. I'd have been buried long ago
had It not been for him; and he was tEe
first to 90, after ALL"
The Judge sighed. His friend Gazzam
had been dead about ton years. but this
was the first time he had ever met his
daughter.
And now. my dear. tell me what can
do for you. You are not IN deep distress.
I hope? Your husband is quite well,
think you said"
She had not said 80. but Mr.. barley was
quite well.
1T was concerning my husband I came
to see you. Judge" said Mrs. barley,
land TO afford YOU an opportunity Of re-
paying the debt Of gratitude you seem TO
think you owe dear papa"
Seem TO Think interrupted the Judge
''Indeed. there is no seeming about It,
I do owe him a debt Of gratitude. But
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
He Fooled His Wife

He had all the earmarks or the average
rLralist and some the average ruralst
has not. As he wandered into the office
OK Chief of Detectives Miller az the City
Hall an afternoon or two ago 10 complain
of being robbed. The Sauuterer, who was
present. could see tears glisten.ns in his
eyes.
rs this the place where you come when
you get robbed?' he asked.
The detective on duty told that II was
WELL" the ruralist continued. them
bunco sharps has got 800 or my money.
IL was this way. i saw an advertisement
IN a paper Of horse for sale. The ado
yertsement said tho animal was worth
500, but that &c would be sold at a sac
rihce Tor 500. So 1 draws the money out
OF the bank and gets ready TO come 10
Philadelphy.
" 4 don't thing you'd better 60 Mandy.
my wife. said just as 1 Was about 20 start.
You won't be in Philadelphia Two hours
before the bunco steerers Will have your
money
81 came. though just the same. and
now l wlsht 1 hadn't. How'd they get
the money from me? Blamed II l know
1t was done SO slick. What L came here
10 see about is IL there is any chance OF
getting some OF it back again
The ruralist was told That the detectives
would do the best they could for him.
and after leaving a description OF the
men he started out. Half way TO the door
he stopped and turned around.
But | fooled Mandy, though" he
chuckled audibly. she said they'd get
IL in two hours an 1t took 'em two
days. HaW-haw-haw.'
And he wandered on down the City Hall
corridor laughing as II the joke on his
wife was big one.-Philadeiphia In
Quirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
Her search roran Affinity.

.'Do YOU" tho sweet innocent girl
asked. believe that every soul has an
affinity somewhere
sometimes" he replied, I am inclined
10 think it has"
She looked at him and then down az
the pebbles which she was pushing about
with the toes of her dainty shoes. Phey
were an alone upon the bench, ana Tar
away upon the blue stretch of sea a
White sail CLEANED. 1t was as IF they
mad been the central figures In restful
picture.
A deem blush spread over her cheeks
and she pulled convulsively at the lace
upon the borders OF her cunning htte
handkerchief
He opened his lips several times as If
10 saw something, but hesita1ed. At last
she broke the silence.
81 believe In the affinity OF souls" she
said. 81 once read poem which Is al
ways ringing in my heart;
1.-TWO shall he born the whole wide
world apart.
And speak IN different tongues and have
no thought
zach of the others being and no heed
And these DER unknown seas 10 I'M
shall cross. escaping wreck, defying
death,
And an unconsciously shape every act
And bend each wandering step 10 this
one end
That one day out Of darkness they shall
meet
And read Afe's meaning in each others
eyes.
"Don't YOU think # IS beautiful? That
could not be IL there were no affinity OF
souls"
mo" he answered. Il suppose not"
you and / are both natives Of this
country" she ventured.
yes" he admitted.
I'VE have never crossed DER unknown
seas TO unknown lands, escaping wreck"
mo: never was on the water. except
once when our Sunday-school gave
BOAT excursion"
.Ah." she cried. "but the poet knew OF
tho charm or whatever IT may be called
which draws two kindred souls together.
The sea Is but a smybol."
us that SOP
I'VE" she sighed, were born far. far
apart"
And I was born at Sycamore Springs.
Mo"
"what county IS that in?'
% she did not seem 20 hear his question.
She sighed again and said:
yet here we are. both hundreds OF
miles from the places where we first saw
the light. How did we come? What
drew us together? An. yes! Each wan
dering step was bent 10 this one end 81"
But I didn't walk" he protested. II
got a half-fare ticket through a friend
Of mine who has a JOB in a railruad
Office"
'rhen she turned upon him look OF
eager inquiry and exclaimed;
SAY. do you wish 20 90 on and have
this affinity business settled here or
not?"
~ don't know" nc answered Il
might"
ron. well. II you don't know" she in
terrupted Tets go back TO the hotel
It's past dinner time. and I detest cold
things whether they are 20 eat or wheth-
or they pretend 10 be men with blood in
their veins. Chicago Times Herald.
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nm Tnnuai Tf1alr.

where shall we 90 a-golhns7
Come. tell US. mother dear.
We've spent the winter In the South
And now the summers here.
Dear girls I'll see your dear papa,
And ask him where well gof,
And vet I fear he will not Ike
To have YOU running off,"
"nut mother dear, we cannot stay:
our standing would go down.
WHY even now It's such bad form
To be 50 long in town."
81 know II, pets. but dear papa
Must have his little say;
And we must let him swear awhile
And then wen all away"
but. mother dear. here is plan
Twill save US such a fuss.
Oh. why not ask our dear papa
To go along with us?'
tut. tut. dear girls. these little scenes
You must not try to shirk.
Your dear papa's not in our set;
Besides. he has to work..
Tom Mason in the Criterion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
The Next World Meeting of the Women
viii he Held in Berlin.

In Berlin n 1904 the gifted women Of
the world VIII again assemble 20 attend
the International Council which seeks 20
bring together the workers and leaders
OF thought and action OF the gentler sex.
IL Is al an American idea which has
found favor, and which drew 20 London
IN the first hall Of summer an unprece-
dented congress. The meetings attracted
large attention; there were constant hos
pltalitles. and London broke It's own rec
ord In giving private entertainment 10
every foreigner who was officially con
nected with the council. There have been
criticisms upon the efficacy Of the meet
inga because there we're frequent difer-
ences OF statement and opinion. but 10
a little thing like that were 20 hold.
where would any assembly land? AS q
matter OF fact, the whole council was
success, eliminating In notable recep-
ton by Queen ylctora-Saturday Even
ne fosN .-A.A. y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
THE SI6STA.
Marion Harland Writes About It's Az


vantagcs.
The word comes to us from the Span
ISM, and IS defined by our English lexi-
cographers as "A short midday nap"
The deeper root is in the Latin ses-
sum-"t0 SIT" or sessitare-"to sit long
IL suits my present purpose TO make 4
, composite OF the definitions that shall
cover what the siesta should mean and
be:
a pause in the days occupations"
That shall knit up at least the cuff Of
the raveled sleeve of care. a breathing
spell halfway up the long hill OF daily
toll: a lOOsening OF the tension OF the
human machine; an interim between
forenoon and afternoon. devoted hon
esty, openly and reiigiOusly TO rest, pure
and simple
TO do nothing confessedly and delib-
erately for an hour. or half that time,
Is an improperly in the sight OF our
Average Housewife, a misdemeanor In
the estimation of her busy husband. lie
may whittle stick. and she twiddle her
thumbs while gossiping with a neighbor
for half as long again without offense
TO conscience. Not one in five hundred
OF either sex has the moral courage 20
say. "I make it a rule 10 get an hour
clear rest after luncheon COR dinner
every day, and ] miss it sadly when / DO
not have it,"
A woman upon whom I was urging the
siosta as a work of necessity and mercy.
told me that she was opposed upon
principle TO forming any habit the in
torruption Of which would make her
uncomfortable"
IF 1 take n rest at n certain nour
every day / should be sleepy always AZ
that hour, and sometimes that would be
announcement you know"
/ retOrted that the same objection ap-
Piled 10 the formation OF any hanit,
such, for instance, as eating ones lunch
con, or taking a daily bath. ar q brisk
constitutional or cOmblng the hair or
brushing the teeth.
1 remarked. moreover. In my haste,
what I beg leave to repeat here al my
lcsure-that. I'm my opinion. not one OF
the practices I enumerated was more cs-
sential TO my health Of mind and body
than the midday rcst-hour. Were I a
NStator. I would enjoin 10 by law. and
enforce It by the constabulary. 1t should
be a penal onense TO do any work Of
whatsoever description between the
hours Of and 3 in the afternoon, and
each man. woman and child should iest
apart from the other members Of the
household. And after this manner
should this sanitary season be spent
Dealing with the house mother. as the
one most in need Of this type of Hfe-pre-
server-and tho one whose example
would be most surely followed by the
rest:
She must retire 10 her room and let
down her hair; exchange her dress for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
IDEAL GlRLH00D.
Sturdy Strength Has Replaced the
Fragility 81 old Time Bellies.

II were painting her portrait writes
Margaret sangster 81 the summer girl
should choose TO have her wear sailor
haf and a scarlet jacket ana IL short ana
,Dunty skirt. ready, so FAR as dress was
In concern. for whatever outdoor sport
might allure her.
She should be Icbe's self. glowing Win
health. eager. rosoluto and fearless.
Tbe ideal Of girlhood in an earlier ne
riod was elegance and fragility in COM
bination. our own IS different
We stiu exact elegance. but we also
admire huoyant vigor and the reDose
born Of sturdy strength
our summer girl has muscles hardened
by exercise. has a cool. firm hand clear
eve a steady head and a Judicious mind
used to discrimination. and not TOO read
uv thrown out of balance. even when her
heart is stirred. The girl OF to-day Is
apt 10 take account of stock and consult
common sense before giving IL away.
The summer girl seems as much "a part
OF summers afliuent life as It's Sther
pomp and pagcantry. its beauty and ITS
bloom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
A SUMMER DAY AT WINDSOR.
What the Empress-Queen Does ana
How one Does It.

HON one Docs II
The Queen, says the Westminster ia
zctte. has been IN excellent health since
lie return OF the Court 10 WINDSOR al
though the weather has been very not lh-
decd. Tne queen now drives down 10
Frogmore every line morning al . o CLOCK
In an open victoria. Her Majesty break
fasts either at the Lodge lwhere the
rooms are cool and dark or III tent
on the lawn, and afterward goes for an
airing IN her donkey chair about the
grounds and gardens. The Queen then
returns TO Frogmore. ana establishes her
self in "a second tent, which mas Deeh
pitched under the trees on the lawn,
where she finds the days boxes ana bags
which have been sent down from the
castle, having previously been pat IN or
der by sir Fleetwood Edwards and Slr
Arthur Blgge, with whom her majesty
frequently communicates during the
morning through TWO mounted sr0oms.
The Queen has usually finished her Work
shortly after i O'Clock. when she drives
back 10 the castle, taking with her the
boxes and other paraphernalia, which are
piled upon a large tray which IS placed In
the carriage. Luncheon is az O'Clock.
and about the Queen starts on her drive.
which usually terminates at Frogmore,
where afternoon tea is served, and her
majesty returns TO the castle about half
past z, dinner being served at quarter
~ .,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

about your husband, Mrs. barley. lie
doesn't-ul treat you-it isn't a divorce
case. l hope?'
"Oh. no, Judge. nothing OF the sort"
And Mrs. barley laughed so cheerily
that he knew his visitor was happily
married.
It's this way Judge. I'm % 90 away
70 Colorado for a month. and 1 thought
II you could put George on the jury 70
keep him occupied while I'm awav--a
nice long murder trial. or something Of
that sort-I could go away and be so
contented the while. and YOU could re-
pay the debt Of gratitude you owe dear
papa"
The Judge thought he might De able
90 do something of tho Sort and Mrs.
barley left IN q very comfortable Franc
OF mind
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
HOME EXERCISE FOR BEAUTY.
If You Desire Real LONELINESS Follow
These Rules.

These Rules.
'Ninety-nine women out OF every 100
stand with protrudng chins and abdo-
mems" was the statement which greeted
my oye- IN magazine OF a recent issue
and sent me on a tour of inspection.
Really. j had no idea that there were so
many women who did not know how to
stand or walk or did not care TO learn. You
Rec had been careless. too IN not using
nay powers OF observation. There IS but
one correct standing position. aud that
Is attained by lifting the chest high and
throwing the entire weight OF the body on
The hips. Then tho centre OF the cest will
De directly over the balls OF the feet while
the heels just touch the ground. shoulders
easy and not thrown back. eyes level and
chin drawn IN This position can be kept
Yong time with ease and the high chest
VIII give better figure than a full bust.
Tor the waist line Is heightened.
with neck relaxed bend the body with
out moving The hips. TO the front. 10
the right. Goo the left. to the back, then 10
the front and round again. This exercise
has an effect upon the digestion and wlu
often cure sick headache. and II gives a
flexible and graceful carriage to the body
IL viii bring one rather near the deal flg-
ure-high and fun chest. long and Hex
iblc waist, well-pOiscd head and fre-mov-
ing limbs. Remember that al this can be
secured without the aid ~ expensive APP
paratus or an instructor. 10 you will but
devote but twenty minutes day 70 ex-
efcise. You will not obtain satisfactory
results without patience and persever-
ance, exercising one day and skipping
two - useless.
act imaginable. Just drop easily into a
char and remain there without squ,rm.
inr. on arising, draw tbs feet under the
chair 10 secure the poiss OF the hody. ant
the muscles Will DO the res. without fuss
or bother No chair arms will be neeoed.
even when you get TO be an old woman.
Watch the women In the next trolley car
you enter and count those who sit and
rise gracefully. and Il you will dnd mere
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
A HOT WEATHER TRAGEDY.
Resulting From Failure TO Speak
Good English,

hfNAthhhE 1 rom a e-AAhAt ~ 'ki'HA
Good English.
Mr. Wabash-Wu you have this glass
OF ice Watel2
Miss Van Beonz. Of Boston-With a d.
please.
Mr. W.-Eh? I hey your pardonf
Miss v. b said with d, please
Mr W.-ls-.s 1t swearing?
Miss Y. Boz course not. Don't you
know what q is?
Alr. W.-perhaps 4 do erhaps don't
l. it anything Ike "a suckf
Miss ". B.-A sucA2
Air. W.-Ies. Something in the spirh
uue Sometimes Whlskey- geuera4ly whis-
key.
Miss " B.-Most assuredly not. When
said with a "a / meant with a a.
1lr Won, 1 SEQ. But what did you
mean?
Miss v. B-Y0u said See water"
Dir. W.T. was some time ago, but 7
believe 1 did.
Hiss " B.-You should have said iced
water-with a. you know.
Mr.. W-Oh of course. And VIII you
have some iced water?
Miss v. B.-If yo0 please.
Mr.. Woo nte-it5 warm"-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
FEW CLIMB STAIRS PROPERLY.
There is Right and Wrong Way
for That Simple Act.


II ono would avoid fatigue I'm climbing
stairs. n necessary act In city where
many buildings have no elevators, he
must learn 10 do IL properly. \ physi-
clan OF repute tells how this sho aid be
done. Usually" he says. "a pers on will
tread on the bail of the foot in taking
each step. This IS very tresonie and
wearing on the muscles as II throws the
entire suspended weight Of the lyody or
the muscles of the legs and feet. You
should. In walking or climbing stairs.
seek for the most equal distribution OF
the body's weight possible. In W alkinsg up
stairs your feet should be plced sqmarcly
down on the step. heel and all and then
the work should be perform Cd slowly and
deliberately. in this way there is no
strain upon any particular muscle but
each one IS doing it's duty IN a natural
manner. The woman who goes upstairs
with spring IS no philosopher or at least
she IS not making a proper use Of her
reasoning faculties The habit too. OF
bendinr over half double when ascending
fight Of stairs is exceedingly reprehen-
eible In any eXerti0n Of this kind. when
tho hear, IS naturally excited ~ n more
ranid- action. 81 is desirable that lungs
should have fun play. The crouchfng 20
sition interferos with their action the
blood is imperfectly aeruted and There IS
trouble M once. Give the lungs a chance
20 do their work everywhere and at all
times. Chicago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

Ethel-Lothe Toxins said you was too
mean to live, cause you wouldn't let me
play with her.
Fond AIother-And what did you say
Ethel?
Ethel heaped Goals OF fire on her head
I said l hoped her mamma wasn't as
mean as you are.-Columbus Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13
Distressing Situation.

Mrs. Fishery had awful bad luck here
last year" said Mrs. Chatterbye 10 her
friend Mrs. Seely as they rocked TO and
fro on the hotel piazza.
"Graciousl Not typhoid, l hope." ex.
claimed Mrs. Seely.
'Oh dear no. nothing Ike that" said
Mrs. Chatterbye; but there was an awful
storm, which washed away the railroad
tracks, and Mrs. Fishery was forced to
stay three days after she had come 10
the bottom OF her last trunk. "--Harper's
BAzsr.