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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01

an invitation to visit the grand old castle.
It's five pointed towers, from the Norman
days to the tenth century, loom pictures
quely through the trees. The mark OF a
cannon-bau upon one OF the towers IS still
visible. a grim reminder OF the troubled
period when the castle was attacked by the
Marechal Turenne.-July Wouaa's Home
Companion.
Russia and Japan.
Information from Japan IS never quite
accurate, the rulers OF the empire reli-
giously guarding State secrets. bu, al that
arrives points TO conflict which at best
can only be postponed. The Japanese are
not prepared to be shut I'D in their ISL
ands and know that Il the Russians dom
mate Korea they Will be shut up On the
other hand, the Russians are quite aware
that unless they dominate Korea, Manchu-
r.a-which they are now piercing with rail-
ways ard are absolutely determined 10
acquire-wiIl never De a safe possession,
ana never give them the position thsy seek
in tina North Pacific. The TWO an1o lions
claSh, and as us!the. power Is certain that
the other Is rha stronger. that means war.
The only question is The time and II Il by
no means certain that the time VII oe
very long. Russia would like to wait I'M
til her Trans-Siherian line Is complete. but
that Is the very ceason why Japan Will
net OF necessity appear IN ths regularly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Minister WI On Cookery.

The New York Tribune has interviewed
Minister WI on the subject OF food and
cookery, and this is what the Chinese
Minister said:
Il think the manner in which Ameri-
cans have their food prepared, and espe-
cially the way in which they eat their
meats. is, perhaps. more healthTul than
in China, but. when il comes 10 a question
of which tastes best, there we have you.
We would not be content TO eat, for
instance, leg OF mutton simply boiled.
With it we would have cooked some vege-
table which would impart its flavor to the
meat, and have the whole dish highly
seasoned and garnished with cucumber.
or something CT that sort. So with all
our meats We would not care for them
cooked alone. as you enjoy them That
is, We would not like such preparation
as a constant thing. We want variety
We like plenty of oil and good things
mixed with our heavy dishes
Personally, enjoy American cookery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
4 Strict snhhntmrfnn.

The strictness with which tile Sabbath
is kept in Scotland is illustrated by a
story told by a devout Scottish minister.
He once stopped AT a country inn IN
the northern part of hts native and TO
pass the Sunday The day was rainy
and close. and toward night. as he sat
in the little parior os the Inn he suggested
to his landlady that it would be desirable
TO have one Of the windows raised. so
that they might have some fresh air in
the rooul-
Mon" said the old woman. with stern
disapprovat written plainly on her rugged
face, DINA ya ken that ye can hae no
fresh air IN this hoose on the Sawbeth?''-
Youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01

have an idea That the same rules oil ar
arrangement should prevail at home, ms
is all wrong.
Give q picture the best possible position
rs Tn light They frequently haze to be
skied in galleries, but they need never
undergo this humiliating treatment III the
trawing-room The middle Of the picture
should be on the level with, or a trite
above. the eyes that look upon it. In 3
beautiful room, great variety may be dis
played il the disposition OF the various
pL:tures.
Family pictures should not be on eX-
hbitIon in tie rooms of the house that
are set apart for the occasions of cere-
nlony These may be appropriately used
in bedrooms, or even in little studios, or
Cens, when people have 10 themselves.
Nany of our walls are very trying to
pictures ana it mt infrequently happens
that n really beautiful engraving or water
color loses its charm because of an inef-
fective and discordant background. One
may receive hints and suggestions as TO
the proper hanging ot pictures by an occa-
sional visit to studios and galleries, where
frequently the tones Of the walls are eff
fectiveiy treated SO as TO bring cut the
best points in the picture.
There are two or three points that are
essential to good effects. Large, massive
pictures car be put up against almost
any wall. The huge frame will accentuate
the background of the picture; but little
pictures should never be put upon a
wall that is covered with wall paper of
striking design. If You have enough pic
lures to make a room interesting by their
exhibition, by all means have a plain wall.
/, only adds confusion TO have an ella
, borate wall overhung with a lot of pic
lures; overdressing is always vulgar. and
the overdresSing Of ones walls IS snme-
times even more distressing than that OF
the person.
A few 5000 pictures we'll hung, in good
light, is better than many. no matter how
beautiful, that are carelessly arranged
Philadelphia Record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01

music has got into the heads and hearts
OF the Deople-Gavroche and ais fellow
samins march the streets whLstIing FL
Captain
/ had seen Mr.. sousa on his pedestal
dressed IL sold-braided uniform and way
ing barou-any number OF times. but
no is quite as interesting. / assure you.
wi,en he lounges in an easy chair behind a
good cigar There were thirty or forty
sxi!es gathered III Henry Mayors studio
Mr.. Sousa and smoked Ia q corner. Mr..
Sousa comes naturally by his liking for
cosy corners
MY dear old father was a music teach
err Mr. Sousa explains az really believe
he was about the worst musician I ever
knew. and I've known a great many. And
then ne had a remarkably iirm objection
10 work. Father used 10 come down 10
breakfast about midday After the meal
ne would light a cigar and die down
in an easy chair.
:. Tony, Tony" mother would say.
'don't you knox yoa aave three tessons 70
give ro-day7'
"rathsr would sc, W, stretch himself
he was a big mango over and kiss
mother.
Tut. tut dear ne would say. the day
was made for rest and the night for sleep
and he would go upstairs 10 bed agafn.'.-
Vance Thompson Ia The Saturday EsYens
ans Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01

very well. and am especially fond OF Ger
tain of your dishes, but, if had to make
"a choice of one or the other method ana
forever after abide by It, l should select
the Chinese mode, just because of that
very variety of condiments which to me
is a lack in your cooking. The French
method of cookery is more like the Chi
nese than any other. and our cooks have
learned many cunning recipes from
French chefs employed in great houses
in China.
The Minister pooh-poohed the idea that
tiny young mice dipped in honey We're
considered deicacies. and laughed away
the suggestion that rodents were used as
articles of food, saying that he never
heard of such a thing. Replying to an
inquiry as to the choicest and daintiest
dishes that can be served al rich mans
table in China, he al once replied.
'Bird's-nest soup and sharks FMS. You
cannot imagine anything more delicious
than sharks fins. They are cooked in a
certain manner with oil, and are always
included in the menu of a specially fash
ionable dinner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Orange Blossoms

Like all familiar customs, the origins
of which are lost in antiquity the wearing
Of orange blossoms at wedding is &C
counted for IN various ways. says the
Philadelphia Times. Aniuns other stories
is the following popular legend from
Spain:
An African king presented a Spanish
king with a magnificent orange three.
whose creamy, waxy blossoms and Won
dsrful fragrance excited the admiration
OF the whole court. Many begged in vain
for a branch Of the plant, but foreign
Ambassador was to-mented by the desire
to Introduce SO great a. curiosity TO his
native land. He used every possible means.
fair or foul, to accomplish his purpose,
but all his efforts coming to naught he
gave up in despair The fair daughter OF
the court gardener WAS loved by a young
artisan, but lacked the dot which the Gam
lily considered necessary to bride. One
day, CHANGING. to break off a spray OF
orange blossoms, the gardener thoughtless-
~ gave it to his daughter.
Seeing the coveted prize in the girls
hair, the willy Ambassador offered her
sum sufficient for the desired dowry, pro-
vided she gave him the branch and said
nothing about it. Her marriage was soon
celebrated, and on her way to the altar.
in grateful remembrance Of the source OF
all her happiness, she secretly broke off
another bit of the lucky three to adorn her
hair.
Whether the poor court gardener lost his
head in consequence of his daughter,
treachery the legand does not state, but
many lands now know the wonderful tree,
and ever since that weddingday orange
blossoms have been considered hitting
adornment for bride.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
USES OF LIME AND CHARCOAL.
They are Invaluable Aids in Keeping
tho Home, HenI,l,fiuI III Summer.


s"rhe heat and moisture of the summer
months have a tendency TO rust Ihetais,
rnildew fabrics and cover all Sorts OF
substances with mold writes MARIA
Parloa. in the July Ladies Home Jour
nal. fermentation and putrefactlon de-
velop rapidly in vegetable and animal
substances il they are not carefully
watched. Lime and charcoal are two
aids toward keeping the house sweet ana
dry, and the housekeeper should, II pos
sible, provide herself with both OF these
materials. ~ barrel, each, OF lime ana
charcoal In the cellar will tend to keep
that part OF the house dry and sweet.
A bowl of lime in a damp closet VIII
dry and sweetcn 1t. A dish OF charcoal
in a closet or refrigerator will do much
toward making these places sweet Inc
power of charcoal to absorb doors Is
much greater directly after 1t has been
burned than when 1t has been exposed to
the air for a length OF time. Charcoal
may be purified and used again and
again by heating it TO a red heat. The
lime must be kept in place where there
is no chance of its getting wet, and not
exposed TO the air"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Ole 5tousewl1e 5 Part.

Oh. men and oh. brothers: and all Of
YOU others,
beg OF YOU pause and listen a bit,
And I'll tell without alteripE any of Il,
The tale of the housewives part
Mixing ana fixing.
Brewing and stewing.
Blasting and tasting.
fLAf.ing and Sitting.
StoninS and boning,
Voasting and roasting.
Kneading and seeding
StFaining and draining,
Pohng and soaking.
Choosing and using,
Reas oning and seasoning
PAIRING and sharing
This is the housewives part
Filling and spilling.
Pounding and sounding.
Dreaming and steaming,
Swimming and trimming,
Asopping and chopping,
Caring and pouring.
Smelling and smelling.
Grinding and minding.
firing and firing
Carving and serving
This is the housewives part.
Of,1ng and boiling and b:oiling.
Buying and tying and fry1irg,
Burning and turning and churntng.
Pricing and Icing and slicinE.
flashing and MASKING and splashing.
Scanning and planning and canning.
GreasiaS and squeezing and freezing
This is The housewives part.
Aching and baking and making and shak-
ing,
Beating and heating and seating and
treating.
Oh. men. and on. brothers. and all OF you
others
This Is the housewives part.
-Times-Democrat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
The JUNO Bug

Thou stupid blockhead. blunderinS IN my
faceI
Is not the great world wide enough. but
thou
Must quit the dusky night where thourt
at home
To dazzle at my lamp. and burn thy
wings;
To blind thy google yes with too much
ligTr,
And bang thy doltish head 'gainst every
thing?
Thou NEEDING fool. thourt ever out OF
No meetings free from thy disturbing
buzz;
No child TOO timid for thy soaring hum;
No lady's nerves too strung nor hair too
For thee 10 tangle it with scratehy claws
There in my ink again!
And now, with poudering look and drab-
bed feet,
unstained page.
And yet, poor thing, thou dost not mean
it so;
The Ugh; attracts thee. and thou. too,
wouldst know.
How like we art! This dazzlir-; room to
Why that's the sunlit world: and We
poor men
Do bang our heads 'gainst every wall OF
And wonder why they ache. Our bun
dering feet
Tramp roughshod over nerves that cwinse
in pain:
We NEEDLE daily with the mysteries.
To frighten timid souls with buzzing talk
OF laws of unknown thiuss, and life. and
death;
And many a page lies stained with
thoughts more rude
Than beetles legs could draw, and less
intelligent.
And yet. from out the gloom Of our first
flight.
The primal twilight of our ignorance,
Twas shining Of a light that called us
Pardon. felIow-blunderer! Mines the
impatient Of the things I do myself.
The fashion only altered. Blunderers botht
The one with open book and bruised
heart,
The other with his broken wings and feet.
There. III blow out the light; it troubles
And here's bit of wood to dry thee on.
Rest thee moment till thy dazed head
Then theres the window OPEN go in
And may the gentle God, who made US
both.
When next I biunder in His mighty face
Do so with me. WILLIAM ]. LONG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01

with voice which was not DIT all extra
ordinary, so Impressed the audience that
the song had to be sung again and again,
and repeated on following nights
DR.. Edward Everett Hale has said that,
OF all t'ourths of July in Boston that OF
1892 left the deepest mark in the history
OF the century. He said he had spent his
last cent and bought medals. drunk root
beer, eaten oysters and other things. and
was slowly returning home when at Park
Street Church he saw procession of chill
dren entering. They were Sunday-school
children. 1t was then and there that
the hymn, My Country. lis of Thee, was
sung, the first time it had ever been SUNG
in public Happy fate that this hymn OF
the nation was consecrated on the national
birthday.-Saturday Evening Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Remnants of the Lafayette Family.

There are -great-grandchildrRn OF
Lafayette now living but the immediate
family connection has dwirdled TO a bare
fifty. The Marquis de Lasteyrie. one Of
the best known Of the connection. has told
me considerable Of his ancient house.
which still holds prestige In the nation.
although the average F'renchman is re-
markedly ignorant of the subject of La
feyette history. La Grange. the country
home Of Lafayette. y few leagues from
Paris, mas been 4 shrine for L century for
visiting Americans. and when the Mar
Quis was alive was noted for Its hospital
tiles. TIE present family keeps a portion Of
its traditions in this respect, and gave me
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Loves logic.

II thou art sad when I am glad
Why, then my g!adness turns to pain:
II thou art glad when l am sad
The sunshine glimmers through the
rain.
II thou art sad when am sad.
I kneet before thy vestal throne;
II thou art glad when 1 am glad. /:
I claim thy toyance for mtne own
Then, sweetheart. whatsoe'er thou art.
Thy joys and sorrows rule my heart.
Norman H. Pitman. in Frank Leslie's
Popular Monthly for July
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Gen. Buffers Entrance Into Lad smft,

= zen. Buffers Entrance Into IIadysmfth
At The start it moved haltinsly, the
townspeople lacking the initiative, and
for ten minutes the column marched
past in as respectful a silence as would
have greeted a funeral General Butler
alone received welcoming cheer. The
rest of the men, Lance foot and dra-
, COON" passed between the lines of the
garrison and the townspeople TO 10 other
accompaniment than the music of the
Gordons bagpiDes and the whirr OF the
American biOgraph.
1t was Colonel Donald. The Irish colonel
OF the Irish Fusileers, who was the first
to set matters right and to break the
polite calm. He saw general White just
as he had ridden past him and he saw
his mistake at the same instant. and
whirIed about so suddenly that his horse
drove back his own men. His enthusi-
asm made up for the apathy of the nun
dreds who had preceded him; his face
shone with generous, excited hero-wor-
ship. He did not pause TO salute. 1t was
as though he thought such perfunctory
tribute from himself alone was made
quate for such an occasion and for such
man as General White,
So he stood up in his stirrups and
waved his helmet and called upon his
regiment. Three cheers for General Sir
George White ne shouted, Hip, MP
hip in a brogue as rich as his good
viii was generous. And his regiment an
swered 10 his call as il had done on many
less agreeable moments. and the love
feast began.
You must imagine what followed. You
must imagine the dry, burning heat, the
fine, yellow dust, the white glare of the
sunshine and in the heat and glare dust
the great interminable column of men in
ragged khaki crowding down the main
street, 22.oOO strong, cheering and shout
ing with the sweat running of their
red faces and cutting little riVulets in
the dust that caked their cheeks. Some
OF them were so glad that, though in the
heaviest marching order, they leaped up
and down and stepped out of line 70
dance to the music of the bagpipes.-
Richard Harding Davis, in the July
ScribnerS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Barthpl;. &C OF lie american Flag.


In the rush Of progress that has marked
the Waning years OF the century the
American people have been, 10 a large
degree, unlnindiu! OF the ravages that
Time Is working on the lew historic relcs
that remain 10 teH OF me founders ana
carry patriots OF our republic. The most
conspicuous bUl.ulns mat was beng
threatened with dem5ntion was the
birthplace OF the American nag, No. $50
1Arca Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
This humble edhce Is no longer in dan
ger Of passing lItu OBLIVION but is now
assured OF beng perpetuated as the shrine
OF American PATRIOTISM. 1t is to be pre-
served as a Federal possession, and with
independence, Carpenters, and t'aueull
halls. VIII remain as a tribute or the
patriots OF to-day TO those OF Inc Revo-
luton, and as an object-lesson TO the gen
erdtions TO follow. That the purchase of
the birthplace OF Old Glory ana the erec-
ton OF suitable nat!ona! memorial 10
Betsy Ross might be effected in a man
aar 10 rebound to the lasting glory OF
the peop.e as a whole, the American Flag
House ana Betsy Ross Men orial Asso-
citation was founded. 1t was Incorporated
under the laws of the State OF PennsyI-
vania December 10, 1855
This association, through the issuance
OF membership certificates al the uniform
price OF ~ cents, Invites the cooperation
OF the people OF the entire country in the
contamination OF It's objects. The result
OF the first years work, which shows
that a fund OF Sl5,223l was secured toward
the futhllment Of these objects, demon
strates the wisdom OF the association in
adopting a plan that makes possible pop
uiar participation The possibility OF
arroGatfng the glory OF saving the ''Old
Flag House" TO few men by means Of
large individual contributions has been
obviated. The pennies of the people are
doing the work OF saving to the nation
this sacred home where the American flag
had its birth.-Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly for July.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
The Two Hymns of independence Day

Our two national hymns are regularly
attacked for their lack Of good grammar
and real poetry, but. though they may
have technical defects, they unquescon-
ably possess that indehnable something
which arouses the inward thrill. The
Star-Spangled Banner, written on old
envelopes by Francis Scott Key. after
the anxious night OF the bombardmenc
OF Fors NcEenry, was first sung in the
theatre by variety actor. !; was sim.
ply introduced as verses by gentleman
who had been detained on board the Eng
lish feet" There was no claque to
exploit it. and. in fact. Mr.. Key did not
want to be known as its author. but. fit
ting the words TO an old tn1a the actor.
8 great deal Is ACCOMPLISHED Nnlch does
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
The Release ofthc Rose.

The rose, once queen of a fair demcsne-
Breathing OF love and trust
Is dropping now from her darkened
bough
In the prison bonds of dust.
Her fragile red, whence the dew has fed,
Is filled with nameless pain;
In yearning leaves how her spirit grieves
For the swift release of rain!
A sudden stir OF the clouds for her,
With the thunder's martial boom
The lightnings flash, sad the rains soft
splash,
Unlocking the gates of bloom.
The rose is bright with a newborn light,
And the JOY of danger past
She lifts her head from the garden bed !
Like a queen recrowned at last.
William Hamilton Hayne, In Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly for July.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Her Fourth.


And looked at the clock with smile
AS she stood in her spotless gown
He never was known TO be late" she
said
TT surely is time he was out Of his bed
I hope he is hearty and well, the dear!
Such a beautiful nap he has had, a year
Is none too long for him. Hark. What's
that
She gave her ribbons a hasty pat,
And smoothed her apron down.
A thump, a bang. on the floor above.
Hes up"' she cried, with a look of love.
A bang and a thump-and then
Down over the stairs with bound he
And shouted, and Rugged the dear old
dame
Till her cap fell off and her breath was
He called for his drum and he called for
his horn,
He danced and whistled and laughed and
sung,
And raised such a breeze that the flags
he flung
From the windows tapped again.
ITS only my Fourth good Dame July
With motherIy pride explained;
''He is just d little bit noisy and wild,
I must confess; but the dearest child
My others are all of them gentle and
mild,
But children difer-it's always So
And boys will be boys, OF course, you
know"
And down on her mo,herly knees she
went, = n,El!Ftsass
And helped him to fire off his gun, con-
tent
Though her fingers were burned and her
apron rent,
And her ribbons all spotted and stained.
1t was early dawn when his fun began;
From garrett TO cellar he romped and
Through the neat little. sweet little
house.
He strewed the parlor with tangle of
The walls re-echoed with riot and noise;
He broke her china and rumpied her hair,
| Ard wore all her pretty new carpets
bare;
And the sun went down. and the stars
came out
| To see what the racket was all about;
! And at l. O. the clock with a final shout
| He frightened the midnight mouse
THE dearest child." said Dame July
And she looked at the clock with heart
felt sigh,
As she righted her cap with care.
II hope he has had a good time, the dear
| And-wilI stay asleep for at least year!
| The sweetest children sometimes. l find,
| Are a trihe wearing to the body and
| mind,
For boys will be boys. and I'm rather
| glad
My Fourth was ly-boy-T-had"'
! And sleepily nodding her dear old head,
~ guess I had better be going to bed
I'm a little bit tired-myself! she said,
And went TO sleep in her chair.
Margaret Johnson. III the July No-
mans Home Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Boat SOng.

When we boated. you and I.
Swaying willows kissed the stream.
Was it? Yes, twas last July!
Little cloudlets faxed the sky,
Just to make it bluer beam,
When we boated, YOU and I.
Once again the lilies shy
Blow, All, did they fairer seem
Was it? Yes, twas last July!
Far from you the days dragged by.
Wintry hours without a CLEAN,
Since we boated, you and I.
You were cruel then. Your ey2
Gayly Knocked my hope supreme.
Was il? Yes, twas last July!
Still I love you. Do YOU sigh?
Sweetheart. make It true--nly dream
While were bosting. you and l.
Say you love me-ttis July!
Samuel Minturn Peck, In Harper's Ba-
Ear
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
Picture Hang1ng.
Rules That Apply Co Galleries Not
Applicable ut Home

eve been taking IN the art display.
and getting ideas for the ARRANGEMENT
sef The hes.le pictures raid Mrs. Young
asi.e wi;h d certain amount OF compis-
cancs. IS she viewed the various paintings
ia he. pasior and planned TO reh&ns ,aea,
escoraiag 10 ner recently-acaaired tdess.
'r:,is + . mistake that is very generally
Essss, gepa.s, Rssa SO ~ 4 g!etussz s.'e.,s