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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
CURIOUS AND COSTLY BOOKS

TO part with it ezO.00e, or even more
effect the transfer.
The most costly book in the world,
however. is a copy Of the Koran. and
was enshrined, some years ago. in the
holy Mohammedan city of Isonan-Ruza
in Persia. This remarkable volume wax
a gift from the ameer OF. Afghanistan.
Its covers, which are 91z inches long and
4 inches wide, are composed of plates OF
solid gold, one-eighth of an inch in
thickness, and lined with silver plates
Of the same size. Diamonds. rubies. and
pearls, set IN symbolic designs. orpa-
ment the center and four corners Of this
costly volume. The central figure is
crescent with star between its points,
and the whole design contains no fewer
than 10s small diamonds, 167 pearls, and
122 rubies. The diamonds used IN the
corner designs are almost hiden in their
golden setting and the orange-eolored
lacquer. with which theE are fastened.
and are each worth eI. geo. The leaves
are Of parchment; and the whole book.
which is written by hand. is valued at
no less than e25. eco.
II quantity of contents. apart from
actual volume size, is considered. the
Chinese department OF the British mn
scum contains single work which oc-
cupies no fewer than 6,109 volumes.
This wonderful production OF the Chi
nese press is an Encyclopedia OF zhe
Literature Of China. covering period
Of twenty eight eenturies-from 1Ie0 B.
c. to 100 4. D.-Household Words.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
THE RIGHT TO STEAL
By MARY QUINLAN LAUGHLIN, in the Buffalo Express

II denied the right labor, would Storm
Whose took livelihood would warm:
would cali God and angels: would
Thereby challenging command
Ne'er would hunbIy dry
From the Of dregTading,
would take
And Tough all I
If stupid. o. made light of my appeal
would the proclaim 10 steal
would immortal heroes true and tried
Who Of
would IIustrious
would shout like those
would all the
would Of Labors tears
would bare pain and shame
And would show greatest blame
Nor would desist sacen till would peal
Those denied right to steal
Until from outraged churDed
would designate Mont PeIee,
For think few beches
But the end OF their conversion
It's hard teach the scoundrs
While engaged in this
find food their
this point I've for witt my soulf
the prompt to steal
on had the dictate, my very own
along from zone to zne
know reDaa7-
denied the right to steal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
THE TROUBLES OF LIFE
By ELIZABETH ELLIcoTT POE.

The ro- ole of life is an old theme,
a-id erer true one Trouble is because
it is the heritage Of man from his very
cradle
When his faithful nurse takes the
pin or scissors from him. fearing he
viii hurt himself, is it not the same
trouble to the child as when our older
toys and discoveries are taken from
rs and labeled harmful"
So trouble varies with The glasses
one uses in looking at It. II cannot
bear the light II is intangible. and
under the influence of strong light will
vanish.
King David, gazing on the troubles
within and without Judea. exclains with
pathetic intonation: Man waIketh in
a vain shadow and disquieteth him
self within him"
These words are included in the
Burial Chant and when heard thus
their truth breaks with new force upon
the mind. Gone alike are the strong
lights and the shadows they cast. The
disquietude vas vain, for shadows have
vanished now. Il We DO not allow the
dead anything else we must admit that
they are al peace
Beyond our reach, indeed. but what
is there u be regretted in that As
Mrs Browning says:
What dc Nee give to our beIovedg
A littlc faith all undisproved,
little dust 10 overweep,
And bitter memories 20 make
Ihe whole ea-fh blasted for our sake.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
HOW TO MAKE A HAPPY HOME

Learn to govern yourself, and to be
gentle and patient.
Guard your tempers, especially in sea-
sons Of nl-heaIth. and trouble, and
soften them by prayer and a sense OF
your own shortcomings and errors.
Remember that, valuable as is the gift
of speech. silence is often more valu-
able.
Do not expect too much from others,
but remember that we should forbear
and forgive, as We often desire forbear-
ance and forgiveness ourselves.
Never retort q sharp or angry word,
1t is the second word that makes the
quarrel.
Beware of the first disagreement
Learn to speak in a gentle tone of
voice
Study the characters Of each and sym
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
SCHOOL IS IN.

Feelin' sad an sour;
School is IN
Ge.slr' GUNNER ev'ry hour;
School IS in.
And I've got TO give up swimmin'.
No more eliuabin' the persimmon,
Got To mini a lot Of women;
School is in.
Ny shoes I've got TO shine;
School is in.
III hair must be ccmbed fine;
school Is in
Just tr study sums and hist'ry
Which just makes ones brain all twist'ry
Ard -emains as much myst'ry;
ehool Is in.
Twice day I've got TO wash;
School is in.
Must stay spicker than a squash;
School is in.
Now I've got to give up fshiu'
And q lazy good position
For a lot Of dull addition;
School is in.
and grammar
/ just hate.
It is foolishness to cram &
Little pate
That Is full of fun and furry
With lot of studious worry
But, gee whiz. If I don't hurry,
III be late.
F P Pitzer in New York Sun.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22

It is curious fact that the largest
book IN the world has, during the last
half-eentury, attracted little OF no at
tention. while its ponderous covers have
not been opened for years This huge
volume is to be seen in the British mu-
scum. and was presented to the nation
by King George " in January, 1923. It
measures no less than feet 10 inches
in height and feet inches in width
while it takes four strong men to lift
it from its place. The binding is OF
leather. eight skins being used in the
process. It is kept closed with three
gilt clasps, and the diamond-shaped
spaces on the covers are filed with
alternate representations Of the rose,
thistle, and harp.
The smallest book In the world was
made in Italy. and presents a striking
contrast to that just mentioned. Ia
deed, It Is matter for wonder how this
Lilliputfan volume was ever constructed.
It measures only 4-I0th of an inch IN
length and 4 inch in width. It contains
20S pages. upon each Of which there arc
nine lines and from 95 to 100 letters.
The largest as well as the most costly
Bible In existence is the Hebraic manu-
script Bible In the Vatican. Rome. in
the year 1912 the Jews endeavored TO
purchase this precious volume from
Pope Julius II for its weight in gold;
and. when it is considered that II weighs
no less than $40 pounds. the magnitude
of this offer will be more readily under
stood. Indeed. had the Pope consented
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22

! the real, for it has a thousand unnec-
essary evils attached to il. This species
of trouble is the product Of distorted
and diseased Imagination. Hamlet an
swers Rosencrantz's denial that the
world is q prison BY saying: There
IS nothing either good OF bad but think
ling makes It so.
Look out for the bright side of the
cloud and time viii show it to you.
One Of the most pathetic sights Of the
world is man striving 10 look into the
future, moved by q thousand fears and
unnerved by torturing thoughts.
Il is the uncertainty Of the future
that causes fear. But is it not plausi-
bic to believe that 1t may be replete
with good instead OF evil. And an
other thing, If We expect evil we will
not endeavor to obtain good. Il de-
tracts from today and curtails TIE labor
that If wrought now may avert the
troubles Of tomorrow
Trouble, when it does come. should
be borne with fortitude- Thus It loses
half its sting and me1ts into joy Loss
is a great affection, but do we know
surely that our loss IS not form Of
gain? Out OF the seeming evil may
come the desired good
Our wishes are granted BY strange
routes ofttimes. Routes that We avoid
with terror, for the beginning seems
rough and lonely A little way and the
road is a paradise of peace, the peace
that We thought lay in the dear wishes
of our hearts and IN our supposed lows.
but which in truth is often found in
the troubles OF life
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
IFE.

Let ne but live my life from year to year
With forward face and unreiuctant
soul.
Not fastening to, nor turning from,
the goal.
Not mourning for the things that disap-
pear
n the dim past, nor holding back IN fear
From what the future wells; but WITH
a whole
And happy heart. that pays its toll
To Youth and Age, and travels on with
cheer.
So let the way wind Up the hill or down.
Though rough or smooth, the journey
will be JOY;
Still seeking what sought when but
boy,
Sex friendship, high adventure. and 4
crown,
I saalI grow old. but never lose life'5
zest,
Because the roads last turn viii be the
best.
Henry van Dyke, in New York Tribune
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22

pathize with all IN their troubles, how
ever small
Learn to say kind and pleasant things
whenever opportunity offers.
Avoid moods and pets and ITS Of suIki-
ness.
Learn to deny yourself and prefer
others.
Beware of meddlers and tale-bsarers.
Never conceive a bad motive II a good
one is conceivabIe
Be gentle and firm with children.
Do not allow your children 20 be away
from home at night without knowing
where they are
Do not say anything in their hearing
which you dc not wish them 70 repeat.
20
Beware of correcting them in getu-
liant or angry manner.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22

tailor with a note Of introduction, and
the rich friend buys four suits. Isn't
Robinson being tipped when the tailor.
the week following. makes him q
present Of set Of English fannels?"
The waiter made disdainful gesture
and calculated:
'Pish! Tipping, they say. is ur-
American. and waiter Of proper pride
and Independence would scorn to az
cept a quarter or a half in return for
the serving of meal. But I say that
tipping runs clean through our social
system, from top 10 bottom, and all OIL
us, excepting only the elevator man. are
taking tips of one sort or another all
our lives.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
Town Points, Postage Prepaid.

EVENING EDITION. one year. 80; six
months, $50; three months, . cents.
Evening and Sunday. one year. s.: six
months. $3.50; three months. 1925
Morning, Evening. and Sunday. enc year,
SO: six months. IS; three months. S2sO.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
THROUGH A wOMAN's MIND.

Love IL as much a fiery sest Of char
scter as trouble It IS easy 10 let the
lot fame warp and bend you 70 the form
Of the one you love. II takes q frmer
nature than Is possessed by most women
10 feel the heat playing round and
found and through you. and Still main
tain your own individuality
They are the .,sost selfish people living
who will not sec how unselfsh We our
selves are
20
solfshness Is very literally suicide BY
starvation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
SHE KEPT THE IEWELRY.

Algernon-You say she only partially
returned your affection?
Clarence-Yes; and that's what I'm
grumbling about. She returned all the
love letters, but retained all the jeWelry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
Subscription Rates to Out of

MORNING EDITION. one year, So; six
no 4ths. $2-Ju; three months, SI-25- Morn
in and Sunday, one year, 81; six months.
$3.50; three months. $I.75. Sunday edi-
ton only. one year, s.; six months. 81;
three months, 80 cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
Why Criticism Not Helpful Ambitious Writer'S TodayThere Is None

The little chap who beginning and
and ideals told either Tbaeay
moorman a uHeur"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22
LANGUAGE OF POSTAGE STAMPS

A stamp placed at the top right
hand corner means-Business; or I
wish your friendship.
Same corner, crosswise-I send
kiss.
Same corner, upside down-write 10
more
Same corner. hor,zontally-Do you
love me?
At the bottom right hand corner
You are very cruel
Same corner, upside down-Can you
not trust me-
I Same corner, hOrizOntally-You are
changed.
In the middle, at right side-write
soon
Same place, upside down. an sor-
~.
Same place. hOrizontalIy- am mar
ried-
At the top left-hand corner-Good-
by, sweetheart.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22

Same corner, crosswise-My hearts
another's.
Same corner, upside down. love
you.
Same corner, Horizontally hate
you
At the bottom. Ieft-hand cornerI
seek your acquaintance.
Same corner. upside down. wish
you Joy
Same corner. horizontaIly-win you
meet me?
In the mi ddle, at left side-Accept
my love.
Same place. upside down. am en-
gagged
Same place. horizontaIly-I long to
see you.
In the middle, at the topics.
Same place, upside down-On ccadi-
ton.
Same place, horizontalIy-Are you
jealous?
In the middle. at the bottom-No.
Same place. upside down-You are
toe loving.
Same place, horizontalIy-My par
ents object.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-27

This community was Mortified Friday
evening, when news came from Mt.
Pleasant of the terrible oeath of Mr..
Henry Dotterer. under the wheels OF the
train. The tragedy was the talk OF
the town and many were the expires
sions of regret and of sympathy for the
unfortunate family.
Mr.. Dotterer it seems had been out
east of Mt. Pleasant, attending to
some mining business. and was hurry
ing back to the town to catch the
Florence accommodation for Column
bia. He was alone in his buggy, and
evidently realized that he would make
very close connection if he reached the
depot IN time.
1t is almost impossible for a
person approaching from the east
of the railroad crossing at Hunter S
Mill to see train coming from the
south. Several persons, however. are
said to have warned Mr.. Dotterer as
he approached this crossing. that the
train was coming, and for him 10 stop.
However that may be, he kept on, and
just as he reached the center of the
track the accommodation struck him.
The horse and buggy were thrown to one
side of the track, the vehicle wreck,
the horse with one foot cut off. Mr..
Dotterer was thrown up in the AIR and
fell just before the engine. Both arms
and both legs were cut off and he was
otherwise crushed and mangled be-
yond recognition.
The remains were gathered up and
brought to Columbia on the same
train which had caused the terrible
tragedy. A number of friends and
members of the Elk lodge met the
train and went with the remains to
Oaks & Nichols undertaking establish
ment. Preparations were made for in
terment, and the body was taken to
st. Peters church.
Mrs Dotterer, who was at Bersheba
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-27


Mrs. G. L. Byron, of 546 Lincoln ave-
nue., Chicago, ILL.,, is President OF the
Chicago German Woman's Club. She
has the following to say of Peruna, the
great catarrh remedy, which relieved
her Of a serious case Of catarrh of the
bladder:
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
OenfIemen-.."I was cured OF a very
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the doctors did not know how TO reach.
I had severe headache and dragging
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after having used the fifth bottle life
looked different to me. This was nearly
\ year ago, and have had no recurrence
of the trouble. cannot praise Peruna
too highly."-MRS. G. l.. BYRON.
Free Home Advice.
' In view Of the great multitude OF
women suffering from some form OF
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned
soeciaIisf ON female catarrhal dis
eases, has announced his willingness
to direct the treatment OF ~ many
cases IS make application to him
during the summer months without
change. .
Those wishing to become patients
should address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Columbus, Ohio.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-27
AMONG THE LAW BREAKERS.

Sheriff Hight, Constables Goad and
Lochridge and Webb Thomas spent
Sunday in Nashville. While there
Constable Lochridge arrested R. G..
Alternately, colored, alias Sheriff..
wanted here for violation Of the age Of
consent law. The negro was lodged in
Jail.
Sheriff Hight and Constable Goad
and Lochridge ralded negro crap
game at Estes Bend, down the river
Saturday night, and captured the fol-
lowing bone rollers: Marcus Jones,
Lilmon Estes, Free Shoot, Riley
Crosby, Hayes Webster, Bud Joyce,
Rally Zellner, Alex Wltherspoon and
Geo, vestal. The negroes gave bond
and some OF them submitted Mon
day morning before Esq. Hayes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-27
GETS THREE YEARS.
Sam Massey Plead Guilty to the
Charge of
Assault With Intent to Commit
Murder, and will Go to
the Pen.

The case of the State VS.. John, Will
and George Stephenson, on trial IN
the Circuit Court on a charge OF
murder, was given to the jury Tues
day morning and at 3 80 o'clock that
afternoon the jury returned verdict,
finding George Stephenson not guilty.
They found John and Will Stephenson
guilty, but failed to ag rec as to their
punishment, seven jurors voting to
give them ten years in the peniten-
tiary, and the other five jurors five
years.
Sam Massey plead guilty to charge
of assault to commit murder for the
shooting of negro at Mt. Pleasant
some months since, ana was given
three years in the penitentiary.
The case against Will Walker, char
ged with assault to commit murder
was dismissed
The appeal cases of Calender q Co.,
w. J. Dale and wife, Mrs. Ruth Martin
and Ira Brown were dismissed. These
were cases growing out of the appra.se-
ment of property for the new depot
The case of the State vs.. Taylor
Vestal, charged with house breaking
and larceny, on trial Friday in the
Circuit Court, resulted in an acquittal
The case of the State Vs. Curley
Moore, charged with assault and in
tent to kill, was continued.
The case of the State Vs. j. W. Har-
din, charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses, was likewise con-
tinued. At the time of Hardin's ar
rest the statement was made that he
was an ex convict Hardin came out
in a card and denied this statement.
Guard Sam Cummins arrived this
morning, from the penitentiary. and
easily identified Hardin as having
served term in the pen. He says
Hardin was sent up from Haywood
county, for a term OF five years, for
burglary, and that he served his sen
tence under the name Of F. M. Har-
din.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-27
MISAPPROPRIATED
CHURCH MONEY.
Albert Marks Used Funds Given For
Purchase OF Catholic Lot.
His Defalcation Grows CIR eater With
Each New Develop
ment.
Special to the Herald {:

Special to the Herald:
Nashville, June 20.-It transpired
TO-DAY that Albert D. Marks, the attor-
ney whose suicide last Saturday has
created such a sensation. misappro-
priated money given him Dy Bishop
Byrne, to be paid for the lots purchased
for the proposed new Catholic ca
thedral in this city.
The lots were purchased from several
different parties and notes given for
deferred payments One lot was pur-
chased through local real estate firm
for 50, 1916. The deed was made to Mr..
Marks, and he met the first cash pay
ment, about 81. 200. and two notes. of a
like amount were extended.
Mr. Marks paid the interest with his
personal check, but failed to meet the
principal, but deceived the Catholic
authorities into believing he had done
SO py writing a counterfeit note and
tearing off a place where the signature
should have been, across the back OF
which he wrote the word paid. "
The original note is held oy Mr..
Goulding MARI, who sold the property,
and the counterfeit is in possession OF
Father Morris.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-27
CALL ISSUED
To Tennessee Democrats to Work
For Success of Ticket.
State Executive Committee Meets
and Excellent Reports Are
Received From ALI
Parts of State.

Nashville, Tenn. June 20. The
State Democratic Executive Committee
met here today pursuant to call issued
by Chairman Thompson. The com
mittee framed and issued an address
to the Democrats of Tennessee, calling
upon loyal members of the party to
render all aid posi- BILE to the commit
tee in bringing about the success OF
the entire ticket now before the peope,
both State and county. In cases
where committeeman are at variance
with the organization it is advised that
such committeeman resign, SO that
staunch party workers may be put on
duty.
Reports were received from all the
congressional districts. In every in
stance it was shown that the State
ticket was in first class condition.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-27
KILLED BY
THE CARS.
Mr.. Henry Dotterer Meets Horrible Death
at Mt Pleasant Friday.
HuRRY1Na THE DEPOT KILLED By THE TRAIN HE
INTENDED BOARDING

Springs with her children. was mott
fled by telegram. and Mr.. J. M.
Dedman received an answering tele-
gram Saturday morning. stating that
it would be impossible for her to
reach Columbia before that evening.
Rev. w. b. Capers went to Nashville
Saturday morning, to await her there.
She did not come to Columbia
but met the remains in Nashville
and from there went to Charleston, s.
c., the old home Of both Mr.. and Mrs.
Dotterer, where the interment took
place.
Mr.. Dotterer came to Columbia
about two years ago to take charge of
the American Phosphate Co. Upon the
failure of that big company, he was,
Jointly with Clerk and Master, A. N.
Akin, appointed receiver of the COM
pany, aud has since conducted the
affairs OF the big esta blishment. He
has had other phosphate lands under
lease, and has been an important figure
in the Mt. Pleasant phosphate field.
During this time he and his family
have made their home at the Bethel.
He was genial and com panionable and
though busy man, had time to make
many friends.
His death is source of general re-
gret, an1 the deepest sympathy is felt
for the bereaved wife and lit solen
and daughter in this sad hour of trou
BILE. .
Mr.. and Mrs J. M. Dedman, Mr..
and Mrs. Sheppard Strudwick, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Fl. Hatcher and delega-
ton from Columbia Lodge of Elks, ac
companied Mr.. Dotterer's remains to
Nashville Saturday afternoon.
1t is reported that Mr.. Dotterer car
lied $15, 900 life insurance. He had in
addition to his regular life policies, an
accident policy which will pay So, 000
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-06-27
THE C0R0NER'S
VERDICT
In The Coal Creek Mine Disaster
Investigation.
Charges the Mine officers and the
State Mine Inspector with
Criminal Neglect.
Snecial to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Knoxville, June "a The verdict of
the coroner's jury in the Coal Creek
mine disaster, rendered last night at
II O'Clock, is that P. G. Green and
about 200 others came to their death
on the 10Th dav of May, 1902, in the
Fraterville coal mine, owned and
operated by The Coal Creek Coal Com
many. from an explosion in said mine,
which explosion was caused by gas. or
coal dust, or by both gas and coal dust
combined and further agree that said
explosion was caused by neglect OF the
mine officers and the State mine
inspector.