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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
s.n mpins the Oracle.

Being afflicted with an insrow;ng nan
upon MS great toe. Socrates consulted tho
pe!phic oracle
cut V in the edge of the nail:' said
the oracle.
But said Socrates. who was nothing
NOT disputa,ious. "there IS no v IN tho
Greek nlphabst.
The oracle perceived It's faux pas at
once, and was much nestiea. hoSiy accns-
.ns Socrates OF deliberately trying TO make
q monkey OF lt.-Dstro,t Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

A FRIEND OF CAESAR-A TALE OF
, THE ROMAN REPUBLIC. BY William,
stearns Davis. New York: The Mac
milan Company. Bound in cloth u no.,
gilt top, 5ol pages; price, $50.
"a Friend Of Caesar as is to be ex-
pected from its name deals with the time
OF Julius Caesar. Around the love-story OF
Quintus Tivius Drusus. the hero of the
book, and Cornelia, the heroine the author
weaves the story OF the fail OF the Roman
Republic, AMI the struggle between Caesar
and Pompey, or the oligarchs that con-
J trolled Pompey.
The story commences after Caesar has
conquered GauI. and Just as the struggle
with Pompey and the Senate is about to
come to CT sis. We follow him then.
across the Ruocon and on his march to
Rome. Then comes the long campaign
against Pompey,. until we find ourselves on
the field of Pharsaiia, where Caesar
triumphs. Then we so to Egypt and pass
through tho scenes at Alexandria where
Cleopatra is placed on the throne of Egypt.
after her brother has been overthroWn bv
Caesar. Here, at last Drusus finds Corne-
liza, who has been in the hands If his enc.
mics. and who has passed through many
exciting scenes aI.Rome and in Alexandria
The story closes with their happy mar
bound for Rome.
The book is intended to give the pagar
point OF View as distinguished from the
Christian, as given in other novels dealing
with this period. Il shows a deem study
OF Roman literature and a knowledge of
the Classes, save in the present dav, and
gives a very entertaining view of society
at Rome in that day.
York: Dodd, Mead & Co. Bound N
cloth 12mo. 2S7 pages. Price. s125
Mrs Meynell's monograph on Ruskin is
the third volume Of the modern English
writer's series and is important both
from the interest OF the subject and from,
the fact that it is Mrs NIeynelrs frsr
venture into the field of biography.
The volume consists OF short sketch
of Rusk.n's life, and then passes on 70 al
appreciation of the most important of his
works, and closes with Il chronology q.
Rusk:n, prepared by Mr.. S. G. Cocksreu
a mutual friend of Ruskin and of ths
writer.
In her opening sentence the author ex-
presses the belief that John Ruskin's Hfa
was not only centered, but limited. bv
the nlaces where he was born and taught.
and bv the things he loved.'' 4 little
farther on she snys: And yet the stu
dent ar the work done in this quiet IFS
of repet.tlons is somewhat shaken from
the steadfastness Of study by two things
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
Christian Example for the Heather.


White the merchant is not permitted to
lease land in China and reside Inland. ths
right OF missionaries to do so Is now well
established This remarkable anomaly Is
dua to the fact that 2 French missionary
who was employed as an interpreter, sur
reptit!ously introduced in the Chinese text
OF tbs supplementary treaty OF 1860 be-
tween France and China the following
clause: 1T Is, in addition, permitted to
French missionaries to rent and purchase
land in all the provinces and to erect build
Inss thereon at pleasure" This clause was
not discovered by the Chinese Government.
until it was 100 late 10 disavcw 1t without
losing face. The French missionaries
promptly acted upon the right thus Sc
cured and the English and American mis-
sionaries did not hesitate to claim the same
right under the most favored nation claus
es. Subsequently the Chinese Govern
meut. under pressure OF the Powers. for-
mauy acknowledged the right of missiona-
ries of al nationalities to reside Inland for
the purpose of propagatirs Christianity
Atlantic,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
Inranta Eu,a,ie or Marriages.

The number OF International marriages
that is, marriages between rich Ameri-
can girls and titled Europeans-is annually
Increasing. Some oppose these marriages
because, they say. Americans make better
husbands than foreigners. They contend
that American girls who marry foreign
husbands thereby cast a slight upon Amer
lean men. Others oppose these unions be-
cause they believe that divorce and desc
lation mark their progress. Yet another
class discountenanCe such marriages upon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

reads on from page to page in hope that
the story viii develop ana that an inter-
esting climax will come by and by, but
the endings is commonplace and, as we
have said, distinctly Disappointing. Per-
haps through obtuseness We have failed
to get down 10 the bottom of this story
and to grasp It's full meaning. but be that
as it may the fact is that the only thing
which we have found in the book is the
beautiful descriptive writing, which we
mentioned in the haeinninr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
Womaan.

She said .'What is there that I would not
ba
For your dear sake? What change OF
mind or heart
Would not make in any, every part
If Love but say This he desires OF thee!
e en- as the white moon rules the restless
sea
And draws it's tides to answer her sweet
will.
So does your slightest wish arouse and
thrill,
And makes obedience an ecstasy
Oh foolish heart Of woman. Even so
They make of man a master, not mate.
And lessen love by loving-soon or late
A monarch wearies of his worship. 10,
This only is great love, when two can be
Both proud and humble in equality.
-Theodosia Pickering Garrison, in New
IipDincott''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
English Civil List Pensions.

That the literary guild in England Is no
ayerse from receiving moneys from tn'
hand of the Government is confirmed bl
the following Civil List pensions granted
during the year ending June 80, 1900:
Mr.. Alfred Austin, as poet laureate Ego
Mr.. Herman Charles Merivale. in con-
silera ton of his literary work and OF
his straitened circumstances. II
Mr.. Robert Drew Hicks, IN consldcra-
ton of his services to classical schol-
arshlp and of the failure Of his sight ~
Dr. John Macintosh, in considera-
ton of his historical writings and re-
Searcn.... -..-......- y
Mr.. Thomas Whitaker, in consilera-
ton of his philosophical writings. s.
Mr.. Robert Tucker. in consideration of
Of his services in promoting the study
Mr. Benjamin Harrison, in considera-
ton Of his researches in the subject
of prehistoric flint implements.. Q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
CURRENT LITERATURE.

natural Impulse is not to fight at all; e
they only resist a temptation TO run
away. as ST. Anthony resisted the temp
tat.ous which besst tssm in the, wilderness.
The soldiers Of stroEg nation must DO
men who. when the occation arises, teei
that they are fighters by instinct, nus
merely heroes on principle. t''rday Ike
VIEW
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
Her "ircasure Book :,

II took Christianity to pack that trunk, y
said young woman ;ast wesk as she de-
scribed to 4 New York Tribune writer her
efforts in packing her sixJeen-year- sis
ter's trunk. IN the first place, everything
had to go in just so. There were boxes Of
ties. ribbons. laces. and what not that Of
course would not yield a particle. And
then, when the last thing, as 7 supposed.
had been added. and we were ali ready
10 contribute our combined efforts TO shut
ting down the lid my sister appeared and
serenely presented her big. wide-mouthed
treasure book. | said, But ii Will never
60 in, child and she replied in genuine
surprise, did You suppose / was going
without that boolI?' Well, ii went in, and
the trunk was shut and locked.
That treasure book idea she got I'D in
the country one summer. and introduced it
here IN the city the next season. Il has
leaves, grasses, flowers, programmes,
cards. parts of letters. pictures. pieces Of
her friends dresses, bits of ribbon, and,
in fact, everything but sticks and stones
between its bulging pages This is quite
separate and apart, however, from her
photograph book, which contains views
and pictures OF her friends, singly and in
combination, for, of course, her camera
accompanies her everywhere but to
church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

Ada-Yes. she accepted him Monday
night, but broke off the engagement almost
Immediately.
May-tnGeed? Why?
Ada-Wel, I believe he omitted to say
that he was The happiest man in the world.
-BrOOkIyu Life
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
TN-iiioht.

The sun is low. the tide IS high,
The sky as red as womans lips.
Shows the red in the rivers reflected glow,
Save the silver line where the oarsnian
dips:
Strange, subtle hour. that no spell can
stay.
4 link 'twixt tomorrow and yesterday!
Louise Ijams Lander, in New Lippi'-
cott.''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

She-"How old were You when you first
showed your taIent?"
The Genius-'"They say as baby had
a remarkable ear for music, great range
Of voice, and never cried out OF tune
Harper's BaZar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12
"ro Yorn. A,ncricn.-

In the August number OF the Review Of
the Republic. Edwin Markham, author OF
Tho Man with the Hoe" etc.. contributes
the following new poem:
In spite Of the stare OF The wise
And the worlds derision,
Dare follow the star-b.azed road,
Dare follow the Vision.
It breaks as a hush on the soul,
In the wonder OF youth:
And say that the dream OF the boy
Is the king!y truth.
The world is vapor. and onsy
The Vision is real
Yea. nothing can hold against Hell
But the Winged Ideal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

A FRIEND OF CAEsAR-A TALE OF
THE ROMAN REPUBLIC. BY William
stearns Davis. New York: The Mac
milan Company. Bound in cloth, u no.,
gilt top, 5o1 pages; price, $1.5o
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

THE REIGN OF LAW: A STORY OF
THE KENTUCKY HEMP FIELDS. BY
James Lane Allen. New York: The Mac
milan Company. so
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-12

The moon like a. paper lantern
Is lifted over the hill,
And below in the silent valley
Even the aspens are still.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

MRS A. S. CROWNINSHIELD.
(Wlfe Of the Admiral. Author and
Composer, Talks OF Her Latest
Work.
orowninshield says that her book does
Iot deal with American characters at
sll, and, in fact. the plot is laid in
France, the exact spot being an old
chateau near Paris which was built in
ll5O and is now owned by Nine. juliet
Adams The Crowninshields were the
guests OF Nine. Adams for some time
1yer year ago, and while there were
given an elaborate house party 1t
was on this occasion, while wandering
through the grand old place, with all
N historic memories being reh hearsed
70 her, that the idea of writing book
with the old chateau as the scene was
suggested to her The chateau was an
abbey until the fifteenth century, when
1t lapsed into a secular establishment
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
As sh. is Spoke In China.

The Chinese. if they have mastered
the mysteries Of the laundry, have not
yet surmounted the more serious diff
culties presented by the English tongue.
The following neat little circular has
been sent round to prospective English
customers in Hong Kong by firm
just starting business: Ladies and
Gentlemen: We, the washer of every
kind Of clothes, blankets, and so on;
newly established the company and en-
gagged the business. Contrary to our
opposite company we will most cleanly
and carefully wash our customers with
possible cheap prices. With your wages
We will work the business
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

he was appointed
clerk in the freight office OF the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balu-
more railroad. In the following year
he was given n position in the general
advertising department OF the Penn
sylyania railroad. In December, 1871,
be was appointed general passenger
and ticket agent of the Toledo, Peoria
and Western. and at that time he was
the youngest general passenger agent
In the cnited States. He held that
position for six years, and left Peoria
June l, 1S77-to accept the general
passenger agency of the Wabash at
Toledo. From November, 1879, to
May, 1883, he filed the Office OF gen
eral passenger and ticket agent OF the
Wabash, St Louis and Pacific. with
headquarters in st. Louis, At the lat
ter date he was appointed general pas
senger agent OF the Missouri Pacific
and Wabash lines, and in July, "a, he
was appointed general passenger and
ticket agent OF the Missouri Pacific
system.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
A New Fire E1tinruixher.

A scientist suggests that milk be
used TO extinguish the flames of kero
sene, because milk forms an emulsion
with the oil, which makes it accom-
piish Its object more quickly" The
best medicine 10 quickly cure constipa-
ton, Indigestion. dyspepsia, biiiousness
or flatulency, is Hostetter's Stomach
Bittes. Try it also for malaria, fever
and ague.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
ror,y-Mile Ride for "a Penny,

The Russian government has decided
upon the Introduction of specially
cheap fares upon the Trans-Siberfan
railway in order TO encourage emigra-
ton to the country. A ticket from Rus
sia to Tobolsk only costs Il little over
81 and from Tobolsk to any station
whatever in Siberia the fare is only 9
shillings- Thus the tripper can cover
about 6,O0O miles for between $500
and S4.OO.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
Best for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you. headache
10 cancer, you will never get we'll
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without grippe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
tablet has C. c. C. stamped on it Be-
ware OF limitations.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
SAYINGS and DOIhGS
Need Not Fear Her Book.

With the assurance from Mrs.
vureau OF navigation OF the navy, that
,er forthcoming book, The Archbish-
p and the Lady" does not deal with
Gther official or social folks in Wash
nxton, comes genuine relief. especially
tp official circles, where it was expected
die would make it lively for some Of
ne leaders and their families Mrs
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
De.fn... Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseas ed portion OF the ear. There is only ono
way to cure deafness. and that is by consu-
tutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
intiamed condition OF the mucus lining Of the
Eustachian Tube When this tube is intamed
you have q rumbliug sound or imperfect hear
Ing. and when IL Is entirely closed deafness is
the result. and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an intiamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY l. CO., Toledo. O
Sold by Druggists, 75c
ua1l's Eu % he hest
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
Nay yobe Home ASain.

Among the many passengers to ar
rive on the Lucania. in New York,
Saturday, were Lord and Lady Fran
sis Hope. Lady Hope is better known
IN the United tSates by the name Of
May Yohe. The actress and her hus-
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

of the American
A 8 so c la ton OF
General Passen-
ger and Ticket
A gents. He was
born at Pittshurg,
Pa. in August,
ls47. He entered
railway service in
1868 as a clerk in
hs auditors office
N the Bellefon-
taine road. In 1864
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
Union Pacific Settler. Rate

On Tuesdays in November and in Feb
will be on sale to Butte. Helena and other
Montana points at rate of $23.0 90: round
trip 5000. One way to Seattle. Tacoma
your local agent Of address E. r. Griffin,
general agent, Denver.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
The Pathfinder .up to Date" :"

The Union Pacific "Overland Limited =.
leaving Denver at i.i5 p M, makes sew
eral hours quicker TIME than any other
line to California and the Northwest. Su-
perb equipment. See your local agent or
address e. r. Griffin. general agent. Dem
yer.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

We refund 1oc for every package of
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES that fails
to give satisfaction. Monroe Drug Co..
Unionville, Mo.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Nature in autumn DER the land
Strews gayety with lavish hand;
But politics. with grim rebound,
Makes joy go only half way round.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
Tir Il and NerXnus

People will derive great benefit from
taking Garfield Headache Powders
they are made from herbs; they soothe
tired nerves
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Isn't It strange how hard 1t is for
crank to wind up his speech when he get
on the platform.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

'Twixt good days and bad days and prone
ness to shirk.
'Tis marvellous queer how we do any
work.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

She-"1'm afraid to think what would
happen II anything were to come between
us. lovey." Hell think 1t would get
badly squeezed"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

western student says he doesn't care
to hear professor use slang, but he
would like to have him sufficiently lively
to feel like it.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

DO you like your new neighbor,
Clara?" NO: she's the kind that al
ways comes over just when I've got
my hat on ready to go somewhere"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Don't spoil the appearance of your
Bleaching Blue, the famous bag blue.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
The Flyer From k.nsa. city and St. Ioul

Leaves Denver daily at LILO p. M, arrives
Kansas City 7:25 next morning. and ST.
Louis 6:l5 same evening. Palace sleepers,
chair cars and ordinary sleepers; berth
cal agent or address +. r. Griffin. general
agent. Denver
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

A celebrated writer once said that "a
Bengal tiger with his back up is not half
so dangerous as a genuine fool with good
Intentions"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

The irony of fate-The angler who was
always wishing the fish would bite finally
had leg taken OFF by shark
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

An unlucky young man saws that he
proposed to girl by letter and she stuck
the letter In book she was reading and
lent 1t to his other girl.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

We are not likely to run out of presi-
GENITAL timber. The census shows that
Ohio is gaining in population.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

When the early bird happens to be a
hawk 1t may be that he is out for a lark.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

A man named vereneseneck ockockoff
was convicted of murder in San Francis
co not long ago. They may hang the
man. but they will never get the hang of
his name.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
Head Ticker Agent.

Henry C. Townsend, general pas
ssnger and ticket agent Of the Mis-
Iouri Pacific Iron Mountain, has been
rroEi1aut
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Just think what a mix-up 1t would
make in the climate If the election pro-
phets were to all turn weather prophets
since election.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

The stump speaker who doesn't dodge
questions may still have to dodge bad
eggs.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

MARRIAGE PAPER.
Best Published-FREE
]. W. GUNNELS, Toledo, Ohio
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

there is no other ink 'just as good" IS Car.
ters Ink. There is only one ink that ia hest ~
all and that is Carter's Ink Use H. VI
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

serious after-eiection question: "On
which side did you bet?'
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Things would go much smoother in ev-
cry community II the best people We're al
ways good people.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

To CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money IL 1t fails to cure.
Z. w. Groves signature is on the box. 25c-
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrur.
FOR children teethng. softens the gums reduces IN.
ANIMATION Alisys pain. cures wind collie. sc bottle
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Iam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago-Mrs THos ROBBINS,
Maple Street. Norwich. N Y. Feb IL, 1900.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Remove the causes that make your hair lifslsss
and gray with PAKKnR's HAIR BALsAx.
HISDERcoEys Is. the best cure for corns 15ets
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Primley's California Fruit Gum contains
the most delicious qualities of western
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16
Lands In Idaho

Best water supply. low prices. IDAHO
COLONY CO. 1925 17th St, Denver, Colo
The Holly chieftain., 1900-11-16

Sold by Druggists. 75c-
Halls Family Pills are the best
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-06
A NATURAL GAS STRIKE.
Heavy Flow From Well in New
Region Near WiIIiamsport.

WILLIAMSPoRT. Pa, Aug. Sat
o'clock yesterday morning a heavy flow OF
natural gas was tapped in the test well
at Waterville. this county, less than twenty
miles from this town. The driIlers at
the well find exceptionally good indica-
lions of oil. The gas was struck at a
depth of 100 feet. long before the drillers
expected anything. as they counted on
going at least 1000 feet before reaching
either gas or oil. The pressure has Kept
up steadily. and the flow has been capped
and held under control. That the well Is
a real gasser, and not a mere pocket, is
undoubted. Another well of like pressure
would warrant piping the fluid here for
manufacturing and lighting purposes.
If gas in quantity is found Williams
port is assured of a large pressed steel
plant. The gssser at Waterville. Pa. is
a wildcat well IN entirely new territory
and 1t has the distinction of being the first
hole in what is undoubtedly new oil and
gas basin. 1t is forty miles south of the
Gaines fields. The well is being drilled
By the Pipe Creek Oil and Gas Company
Of which C. r. Harris. of this city, is presi-
dent
Already there is a rush for territory
A syndicate has leased 300 acres in the
vicinity OF forKsVlile, IN sullivan County
and is working eastward toward Wyoming
County. Land in the upper part Of this
county was taken on options today and
the indications are that the Waterville
gasser viii attract as much attention as
did the first well in the Gaines fields.
Though this hole comes in dry, as far as
oil is concerned another well will be
driven close by. for the presence of gas is
almost indisputable proof Of he presence
OF petroleum. In the lower Pine Creek
basin. a singular fact in connection with
this new well is that it is within a stones
throw Of the Tidewater Pipe Line Com
pany's oil pipes, which run from Brad
ford, Pa, to Bayonne. n. ]. The new
well is at least $50 miles from the source
of the pipe line at Bradford. II oil be
struck the product will be turned into the
Tidewater Company's pipes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-06
ovERrUREs By NEGROES.
An Attempt to Stop the Race War In
New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug.a 5.-The best
known negroes of New Orleans took steps
yesterday to re-estabiish amicable relations
between the negroes aud whites. Their
object is especially to,Dut stop to the
colored agitators of the Charles type, who
have been seeking to stir up a race war
through the circulation of sensational and
ineendiary papers sent out by the Liberian
immigration soeieties and 1other organ
izations DESTROYS OF keeping up friction
between the races
The initial step was taken on Friday,
when the negro ministers of Protestant de-
nominations met, with the Rev Mr..
Young as president thanked Mayor Cape
deveille for his action in calling out the
special police to protect them, and con-
demned the acts and agitation of Charles
and his accomplices.
second meeting was held yesterday
which included not only the colored minis
tiers, but nearly all the colored lawyers.
physicians. and-other trading negroes, and
it was decided to form permanent orgalii-
ZatiOn.