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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18

of the hand when playing, and so many
persons differ concerning the matter of
finger or arm force-will you tell me
what you think about these things?
my dear child answered Mr. Pade-
rewslli. kindly. keep your wrist low
when playing and raise the fingers high
1t is necessary to use power both in the
fingers and arms.
"a great deal is said about this or that
method" he continued, but, according
TO my way of thinking, good teacher
is the best method to take in order to
play the piano.
..,rhose students who wish to make a
profession of music should by all means
master the theory of harmony and com
position.
But. my friend" said the great pianist
earnestly, always remember that per-
feet technique necessary and wonderful
as it is. does not constitute I musician
Technique is the mechanical understand
ing Of the instrument, by which the most
difficult composition may be performed
smoothly. with speed and power; but un-
less innate sympathy Is in the performer,
and he has the ability to show ltsby MS
touch and the tone he produces, ne Will
forever be unable TO move the listener,
or, In word. to become en- rapport with
his audience.
Technique may be attained by nara
work. Touch is born in the artist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
THET1n1Es:- RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY. FEBRUARY
there, and they know me. I'll identif.

there, and they know me. I'll identity
you'-this with a grand air.
SO off we went. chattering like mag
pies. for We had agreed to have little
luncheon once we had the money sa1ely
in our clutches Well, you know, II
there is one thing ] just can't remember
It's names. ] forget my own sometimes
and no sooner had we entered the doors
of the big place and saw all the men
looking out OF the little barred windows
at us and heard the quiet-you know II $
so quiet You can positively hear it-than
got ratified.
I want to introduce my friend. Miss
er-Miss-er-, said weakly to the pay
ing teller. but I couldn't go any FUR ner,
for I'd forgotten her name entirely. Ana
there that girl stood like an ldlot ana
never helped me out bit. perhaps she
thought it would ruin her chances OF get
ting the money if she did
Finally, in desperation, WHAT IS your
name, anyhow, Nam ASKED anu
White she responded demurely.
.'Then we both giggled and the grave
gentleman counted out the money and
gave it to US without the vestlse OF a
smile. Whereupon we came away With
out being arrested and thrown into prison,
which we both feared would be our por-
ton for taking such a liberty with Uncle
Sans banking system. baltimore News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
Decorations
for the Table

The latest Partisan idea in table decora-
tons. we are told. is g chain OF orchids
with links formed of snilaN. The flowers
are laid on the dainasll cloth enc:rciinS
the dessert dishes and candleStckS ana
they form an uncommonlv effective hat
decoration, which is by many considered
the correct form for dinner table orna-
menlation. When less costly decorations
ar. desired vioIetS mixed with ivy leaves
and a few moss covered twigs make an
exceedingly artistic combination. partl-
culary in the winter when flowers are
limited in variety. In contrast to the fiat
STYLE the volcts are arranged in Venetian
glass bowls on a. mat of pale mauNe
brocate and il some chrysanthemumS IN
tall vases of Venetian glass are inter-
spersed the effect is beautiful. A new
way OF adorninG the table and one which
has met with much favor Is to place IN
front of each guest 4 little basket made
of silver. crystal or china. filled with
flowers In the center of the table Is
silver trimmed mirror, on which are ar
ranged plates of bonbons surrounded by
carlands of flowers. For every DAY use
the well cared for pot OF ferns set III
pretty silver receptacle is satisfactory to
many housewives and is a style of table
adornnlent that is constantly increasing
in nopularity-BrOoklyn Eagle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
The Fortunate american Woman.

Alkaline Countess Srhi,nmelrnann. who
has ,,enn visiting his country on,a mis-
sion az rhilanthropv, and who is known
In ;, number Of women in philadelphia
,.b;cb was included in her tour con-
..s,+,,r.tae tho American woman on the
s,,,,o-ior e,d,,n,ares she eniovs.
These advantages she saws, consist
mainly in The ,ndependcnce which is al
loved her and which is backed rp by the
natural ind.pendent American character
she is not and oueht not TO be tied up by
conyentionali;ies If she is so il is ur-
American and The sty,e does not fit her.
cacn,dl, ROY aancation gives her every
A,,,,c,,,;,;+,- IN .,,o,,i,c IS much knowledge
~ sho rhoosPs ana there is no barrier
drawn betwee1, her knowledge and The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18

Exquisite angels fair and very wise
In all the many ways of perfect bliss,
Treading the lowered fields of Paradise.
Nay, she is still the little child that knew
No thing beyond my arms warm ten
derness,
That spoke no word, my little child VINO
drew
My love by very strength of helpless
ness.
Lord. when before the doorway of Thy
house,
A tinfd, newborn soul, I, trembling,
stand,
Let her not come with glory on her
brows.
A fair strong angel bearing Thy COM
naand;
But let mine own. my child, look up at me
With the same eyes that need me. crave
me. and
Draw me across Thy threshold tenderiy
With her own hand-her little, tender
hand.
-Theodosia Pickering Garrison. in Har-
per's Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
The Cake He Wanted.

I'm going to get married. said he,
as he placed q hand as large as I Dutch
cheese upon the counter, and want
a wedding cake.
III is customary nowadays, said the
pretty confectioner's assistant. ito lave
the materials of the cake harmoTiZe' with
the calling of the bridegroom For a
musician now we have an oat cake:
for a man who has no calling and lives
lI,rcn his friends, the sponge cake; for Il
newspaper Photographer. spice cake. and
so on. What is Your calling, please?
I'm a pugilist.'
..,rhen you'll want a round cake
Tit-RitS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18

the wife of q minister from one of the
South American countries. 1t is so unlike
what we have been accustomed to that l
doubt if it vial ever be generally adopted,
but it serves to illustrate the simplicity
and lack of affectation for which the Dip
Iona lists wife has always been noted.
Her card bears merely her name and her
address. There is no prefix of Mrs or
.foenora" or 'Madame.' Nothing but the
same name she signs to her letters. 1t
is engraved. not in the Roman chhr,c-ers
which have been somewhat widely adt pit
ed since they came into fashion five years
ago. but in the old-fashioned script that
conservative people have always clung
to. There have always been plenty Of
men who had no prefix or title on Their
cards. but until the South Amar'can dip
iomatist's wife began it, do not remem
Der ever to have seen a NomanS card
without the prefix which tells whether
she be married or not.-Washington Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
System OF II ouscheeymg
Domestic Finance Now on Easis OF
Scientific Business.

Domestic Finance Now on Easis Of
Scientific Business.
In the slow days OF the old-fashioned
woman the housekeeper was ooiSed 10
20 to her husband and ask for money 10
defray the domestic expenses piece ny
piece. If he was a very decent sort OF
man she received the amount and per
hans a little fbit more. When she Wai.'eu
spending money for herself she askeo
him for that, and if he was Disagree
able person he would say: Where IS thar
Is cents gave you over week ago!
But. whether he was generous or IN
generous. he held the purse by a general
if unwrtten law. and he thought 1t was
all right while it made no sort OF cltief-
ence what she Thought. He suffered
himself in a way without Knowing II.
No woman was going to tease iief nus
band for money 10 buy him delightfully."-
surprising presents, even q Chil9lihaS
time. and so il happened that he was
at fault for the barEain-countec SliiS
that, so it is said, he used TO receive
However the business woman who mar
,4es has rcVolutioniZcd matters and mas
thought out solutions that are far a1ead
of even the allowance plan. IN one
household II is down 10 a fine system.
In this case il happens that the vile las
n small hut sure income OF her OWL.
while the man has a sure and comforta-
bly, large salary. AS things used to be
managed. the wornan,s income would
have been her spending money, but this
is the way they have done: Tic total
Income is pooled and then divided into
two equal parts. 50 that they may share
and share alike. Then. as the next
step a family purse has been established,
for which both are equally taxed. When
the funds in the family purse begin TO
run low each member Of the firm puts
in s. or so or more and then uses I've
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
No IrOIll)!c 1T; All.

Miss Chambcrlayne--Wha does your
father, the baron. call his estate on the
Rhine?
Herr Won Grff--It was named by mine
grossfade- der castle Of Schneiderb!tzen-
Observation-Disclosures
Miss MISUNDERSTANDING you: I'm
awfully sorry to have troubled you
Melbourne Weekly Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
In order to increase the Durability of

In order to increase the durability OF
gas globes. which every housekeeper
knows breaks on the slightest provoca-
ton. the ms.hod that has long proved
efficient with regard to lamp chimneys Is
recommended, namely, to put them in a
pan. cover with cold water and set the
pan on the fire until the water bolls. The
pan should be removed from the stove
and the globes allowed to remain IN she
Eates until it becomes cold
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
Proof Of the Pudding.

Husband-Our neisilbor across the way
has been trying for the last hour to con-
vince me THAT the woman of to-day is
losing ;2ar sweetness and simplicity,
turning her household duties over to her
husband. and becoming masculine and
self assertive.
Wife-Here: Just hold the baby while I
go across the way and convince the old
fool in about five minutes that he doesn't
know what he's talking about.-Broo1llysl
Life
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
Point of Vie1u.
This is mans world

This is q mans world.
While the rain may fall on the just and
the unjust alike, it is a woman who
hunts up the umbrellas, cleans the over
shoes. and comes to an untimely end from
damp and draggled petticoats. Nature
against woman In the very
action of the elements. In the achieve
ments Of human invention whiohN makes
the greatness OF the world. man gets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
Almost Too Much.

You are my IDEAL" he said earnestly:
1.-THE only gira I ever loved, the only girl
I ever could love- No other could posi-
blyNtill the void in my heart
And il you never had met me, George
she asked, anXiousy, would you never
have cared for any girl at all?"-Chicago
Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
The Fathers Happy Thought.

Old Farmer to his Son-'Now don't fer
git while yere in the city to git some Nv
them 'lectric light plants we heern so
much about. We kin lis ez well raise
'em ourselves an save kerosene''-Wo-
mans Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
She Was Appalied.

1--WE are here to-day and gone to-mor-
row." quoted Mr.. Linger at 10 o'clock F..
NJ, or thereab bout.
Thereupon Miss Gazzam was aghast.
You don't intend to stay that long,
straightforward Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18

y Bantlannn Tea.
A bandanna tea is a popular form of
entertainment nowadays for q club after
noon or a simple sale for some charity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
A Wachinuton Fad

A Washington Fac.
am told that the new fashion N visit
ing cards which several women IN Wash
1ns'ton arc already following was SET by.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
#er Wother.

I cannot think of her as one of His
Exquisite angels, fair and very wise
In all the many ways of perfect bliss,
Treading the lowered fields of Paradise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18

"What is grass Widow
She's woman whose husband gets
a divorce because she makes him run
the lawn mower.'-Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18

would even breathe a sigh of relief II
he were allowed TO so to other extremes
from the rule of the past and be put
on an allowance himsen.-ChlcaSo
Ch~cnicie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
Short of Material.

a little 3-year-old boy in North Column
bus a few days ago stood by his mothers
knee gazing at his baby brother, a few
weeks old.
Mamma he asked, did God make
f1lcs little Baby
Yes, dear
ibid God put on his ears?'
''Cerfa.nly.''
And make his eyes?"
Yes
~ ell, mamma after moments ST.
lence couldn't God spare no more hairy"
ONO State Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-18
SoA1oquv Ii, 1851

I know my husband really tries
A pleasant home 10 make,
But he can't seem 10 make such PIES
AS father used TO bake
u1o keeps the Tarlors very neat;
Cares for the baby, too
but, Oh. he doesn't roast the meat
AS papa used 10 do.
He has good taste in cutting out
And sewing his own clothes.
That means economy. no doubt
But fathers cooking goes!
I really must insist that Jake
Snail seek a cooking school
AND learn 10 make such pies and cake
AS father does. by rule.
and then how proud and glad I'll be
When ma brings father here
10 hear her say, Its plain to see
Jacob can cook. my dear.
New Orleans Picayune.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-12
THE TAKING OF YANG TsuN.
Accompllshed With an International
 Loss of Sixty.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The follow ing cablegram has been received at the navy department from Admiral Remey:
 "Che Foo. Aug. 10. Bureau of Navigation. Washington:
 'Taku, Aug. '.
 'Chaffee telegraphs from the front on the 9th that Yang Tsun is occupied. The casualties are about sixty. In my command two marines were wounded. Many were prostrated by heat and fa- tisue. No more yet known.
 The general commanding the Eng fish at the front telegraprz: Marched from Pei Tsang nine miles toward Yang Tsun, when we formed for attack with the Americans on the right and the Russians on the left. After a rapid advance of three miles under hot rifle and shell fire, cur troops carried the first line of defense. The casualties are about fifty killed or dead from sun stroke. REMY.'"
Arizona republican., 1900-08-12
A DEMAND FOR WATER
By the Earliest and Surest
 Method
Farmers and Business Men Agree That the Republican Plan Is the Only Practicable One That Has Yet Been Offered.

Chase l.. Purdy, the Glendale nurs- reporter yesterday, vas asked Sor his views on the proposition Of issuing $500 900 in county bonds to encourage the construction of a reservoir. MT Purdy said: 'I am for it unqualifiedly is assurance is given that the reservoir will be constructed. l believe a half million dollars could not be spent to better advantage. As for the need of water storage. of course it is little use to argue the one point that is already admitted by every one. Hut ! do not believe the people who live in town even yet fully realize the urgency of this need. Just to illustrate, in my own case. I have lost nearly all my young nursery stock. I have lost 1000 roses that were worth $2O, a hundred to me. had a fine orchard that netted me S2 per tree last year. This year most of the trees are dead. I estimate my individual loss at not less than S2. 900 for the present year. I also have a neighbor who has bought and paid for water for 200 acres of alfalfa. He has not been able to put up a pound of hay. On the contrary, he has been forced to buy pasture for his milch cows at S1.50 per head per month and now the pasture is practically played out. I have travelled all over the val ley from Mesa City west and I believe the south side people are even. worse off, owing to the fact that the soil over there does not hold water so well. Altogether. as I said before, I do not he ha F. a tent of the loss from lack of water this season and if something is not done it will result in turning many an acre back to desert. Bonds? Yes. If any one will guarantee to build a reservoir by all means let us give the bonds"
 Ernest c. Lamson of New York, though a nonresident, has large prop erty interests at Glendale on North Central avenue and in Phoenix. He has been spending the summer in Phoe- nix and at Iron Springs and has been keeping a close watch on the progress of the bond agitation. Speaking of the need of a greater water supply and the method proposed for getting it, MT. Lams0n said: "I had an apricot or chard at Glendale, planted two years ago, from which I expected great things. Today there is rot a live tree in it, all for the want Of water. That is my personal experience. I have grea. faith in the Salt River valley and believe it is rich beyond compare. So grsat is my faith. in fact, that I womb not sell out my interests here at pres ent if I had the opportunity. Still must confess that conditions are such that little inducements could be of fered to an eastern man to make in vestments here now. As for bonds to encourage the building of a reservoir. I am heartily in favor of them and think it the only feasible plan I have heard suggested. I would do all in my power to encourage a bond issue.'
Arizona republican., 1900-08-12

Berlin, Aug. 1.-The belief still prevails here that the allied forces have not un- dertaken the Pekin advance and that the recent actions at Pei Tsang and Yang Tsun were solely meant to se- cure a strategic tenure of Tien Tsin against the Chinese troops sent from Pellin or from the south, as Yang Tsun dominates both the railroad and river communication. Military authorities here also maintain that an advance up- on Pel6in with the present forces and lacking an officer in chief command, would be equivalent to failure and en- ormous losses.
 The foreign office wholly distrusts the reliability of the news that Ii Hung Chang has been empowered to neSou- ate for peace and the German press coincides with that view.
 Officials of the German foreign office say that the fact that the Chinese gov ernment permits foreign ministers to communicate with their governments should warrant the expectation that the Chinese troops will offer further resistance to advances Of the allies. But the foreign office does not expect this.
 Great Britain has answered Ger manys proposal of Field Marshal Von Waldersee as commander-in-chief by accepting the same, provided all the other powers do likewise.
 A Tien Tsin dispatch dated August :, received here today. says that after the capture of Pei Tsang. the German, Austrian and Italian forces returned to Tien Tsin.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-12
OUT OF OUR LINE.
We Cannot Interfere in Behalf of the
 Chinese Government.

Washington. Aug. 11.-It is stated of ficially tonight that this government will pay no attention whatever to the latest appeal from China, transmitted in the form of a memorial from the southern viceroys begging the United States to use it's influence against the landing of British troops in the Yang Tse valley. This memorial was trans mitted to the state department this morning by the Chinese Minister Wu, urging upon this government the seri- ous consequences that would follow the landing of a British force at Shanghai It was represented that the prepara- tions already made had induced a panic among the resident Chinese and would paralyze commercial activity in that part of the empire almost as much as a formal declaration of war by Great Britain.
 This government decides. however. that not only would it be entirely out of its province to interfere with the Brit ish programme in Southern China. which was being carried forward by Admiral Seymour. on the ground. with full knowledge of the local conditions. but in view of China's present recalci-
  of even an acknowledgment of our latest demand concerning the safety of our minister's The United States was not inclined to shoulder any of China's troubles with Great Britain or any other of the powers.
 Consequently the appeal of the vice roys will be ignored. It is possible that the communication from Minister Wu may be turned over to the British gov ernment for it's information on the ground of the friendly principle that has been adopted by the powers uof keeping each other informed on vari- ous developments in the situation. Even this step, however, has not been de- cided upon yet, and will be left to the president.
 In connection with the proposed land- ing of Admiral Seymour's force it may be said that the report of the Japanese opposition to this movement is with out any official confirmation here. The Japanese minister in a general cOnver- sation when the subject Was first broached said he had no information of any protest having been entered by Japan. What developments subsequent events might bring it was impossible for him to say. It may be said, how ever aside from the Japanese minis ter's statement. that Japan has, up to date, displayed no jealousy of Great Britain in the Chinese campaign.
 The action of the Russian govern ment in authorizing NJ. DeGiers to start from Pellin to Tien Tsin under d Chinese escort causes no little concern and surprise in official circles here. as it is diametrically opposed to the course of the other governments, although
Arizona republican., 1900-08-12
THE PRINTERS UNION.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 11.-One of the most prominent and popular events that has taken place here for several years will be the annual convention of the International Typographical Union, which convenes here tomorrow for q seven days session. The crafts which are under the jurisdiction of the l. T. U. and which are represented at the convention are: German and English typographers, photo-engravers, stereo- typers and electrotypers and bookbind- CTS. There will be about 250 delegates present and the convention promises to be productive of good results
Arizona republican., 1900-08-12
AFRo-AMERICAN COUNCIL.

Indianapolis, Aug. 11.-Some of the most distinguished colored citizens of the country are present at the annual meeting of the Afro American council, which is being held here today. This meeting is of great importance and one of the largest ever held. Booker T. Washington and T. Thomas Fortune are both expected to deliver addresses. Bishop Walters. the president of the council. is presiding. Mrs. Ruffin, at the head of the Federation of Colored Wo- mems clubs, who refused to affiliate with other women's organizations, be- cause they would not recognize the rights of the coiored women, is also present.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-12

very fast They know that there is a demand in the countries around the China sea for everything produced in the west. on the farms as well as in the factories. They know all these things. and nobody need tell them that the pushing of trade through these coun- tries will have a tendency to destroy our form of government.
 Then, when the future Of those islands is to be considered. they know that the only peace that Cuba has had for centuries she is having now. They know that her trade is growing fmmen- sely and that at the present moment Harvard University has over 1900 Gu ban teachers preparing them for their duties in the common schools. That you might call imperialism, but if so is agnificent-Godlike."
Arizona republican., 1900-08-12
DEMANDING DIPLOMAS.

St. Louis, Mo, Aug. 11.-In answer to a call from the Missouri State Barbers' Protective association for a state con- Vention of barbers, to take action re- garding the state barbers' law, many barbers from all parts of the state will be here tomorrow to attend such a meeting. As the law now stands it only effects barbers in St. Louis, Kan sas City and St. Joseph. Owing to the fact that barbers in these cities are re- quired to pass an examination in work manship and their technical knowledge the country barbers say incompetent men pass from the cities out into the country thereby injuring their busi- ness.