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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02
De Gustibus Non.

Iron may be good for some folks
blood remarked the worm, as the angler
ran the hook through him. but | know
it will be the death of me-
And vet the fish that got the iron a
few moments later was simply carried
away with it-Philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

The whole community is distressed to
hear of the illness of Major Norman v.
Randolph He is a useful citizen, a pro-
gressive business man and he enjoys the
respect and good will of-llis fellow citi-
zens, all of whom hope that he will soon
be restored to health
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02
Couldn't Afford 1t.

'spid You see that q number OF monster
bullfrogs got on the track and held UP a
coal train out West?
II suppose they knew the train hands
couldn't afford to throw any coal at
them."-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02
The "Sort of Man" is Bryan.

When Colonel Bryan starts in to de-
scribe the sort of man the next Demo-
cratic nominee for the presidency ought
to be, some people think lie IS engaged in
What the Supreme Court of Ohio has de-
scribed as special northumberland
Enquirer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Labor-Day excursion trains brought
more country people to town than they
carried city folks to the country, but
caught the fares going and coming.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Atlanta Journal: Mr.. BRYAN is to go
on a campaign tour through Nebraska
AS we are Unable TO persuade Ar Bryan
to quit talking entirely, having him con-
fine himself TO circumscribed area for
a time, will. at least, help some"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02
With a Comment orTw

The uncovering of so much wickedness
in a professedly religious city causes one
to think of cities in the past that have
fallen under the judgments of heaven
And yet it is certain that a like condi-
ton of things would be shown to exist
in other places if only the veil We're lifted
which hides them from view.-Fincastle
Herald
That refers to Richmond and some of
the things going on here. Yes, indeed,
there are others.
Tomatoes are said to ripen best by the
light Of the moon, says an agricultural
exchange. Watermelons have also been
known to reach their final destiny by
the dim rays of luna.-Richmond Times
Yes. dear brother, and moonshine it
self is quite frequently drank.-Orange
Observer.
Virginia Republicans seem to think that
President Roosevelt was very rude to
speak so plainly.-yirginian-Pi
But all the same they are hustling for
seats in the bandwagon he ordered hooked
up, music or no music.
Was not there something said about
the time that Mr. Theodore Roosevelt
was sworn in as President that he would
not be candidate to succeed himself,
and did one Theodore Roosevelt say it.?
Augusta Chronicle.
Nobody heard it. He isn't built that
way.
If the weather man wants to endear
himself to the people of this section let
him give us in September a second edi-
ton OF the delightful conditions of the
past thirty days.-Norfolk Ledger.
Haven't we already told you that the
Seer of Chesterfield has predicted about
twenty-six hot days for September Be-
sides don't you know such days are re-
CURED to mature the corn and tobacco
crops? What's the matter with you, any
how?
Sam Smairs fall was very bad, but
let him throw the first stone who is with
out ault.-Charlottesville Progress.
Look out! We are about to fling that
misunderstanding Index-Appeal
Verify, the temperance millennium is
near at hand.
West Virginia prophet has decided
to postpone the millennium until 41941; and
strange to say he is one of the Tracys,
too.-Memphis Commerciai-Appea1
a Richmond prophet has scheduled the
arrival Of Gabriel and the tumblins Of
the mountains and the general hurn-up
to arrive in 1914 This knocks out the
West Virginia foreteller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Kindly state through Your columns what
kind Of gun ''pompon' is, and where
1t is manufactured. 4. J. MN
I know OF no gtin by that name y
pompon is an ornamental tuft or ball of
wool Worn in the FROM or a soldiers cap
Can any correspondent. yersed in arms
set me right, If | am wrong?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Sam Small's tumble down may have been
strictly business after all. Interest in the
story OF his first reformation had played
out That of the fall and rise again"
will doubtless be thrilling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

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training in business and is man Of
character. In the interest of the COM
.munity we are DESTROYS OF aiding him, but
we know Of no opening. and so we lay
the matter perore our readers
We should be pleased to hear from any
business man in the community who may
have a proposal or q suggestion, and all
such will be treated as confidential. Adj
dress the editor of The Times.
This case suggests line Of thought.
There may be other such cases. What
inducements does Richmond offer to
young men OF brains and energy or
character. with a cash capital in hand.
to settle here and engage in trade or in
dustry? 1t is question well worth dis
cussing and we should be glad to hear
from citizens generally.
----------=
According to special to the New York
World Editor Watterson. of the Louis
vile Courier-J Journal, when called upon
by Mr.. Thrasher. the secretary of the
Law and Order Club Of New Haven
Conn, to put a stop to the coming fight
between McGovern and Corbett before
the Southern Athletic Club of Louisville.
on Sept. 81, makes editorial reply in
which he takes the position that the law
will be responsible if the fight Is pulled
off and that If it does come, may it be
a good one and the best man the winner
Watterson also states to the local au-
thorities that it is their duty to see that
1t is not farce, if it does come off, and
says that it should be fight and not
a foot race
All of which goes to show that The
Times was right when it said that Col
onel Watterson had a trace Of sporting
blood in his veins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

It is to be hoped that President Palma.
Of Cuba, Is collecting his salary as prompt
'ly as he is earning it. And this being
true nobody envies him his job.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

The next holiday will be Thanksgiving
Day. and if all the crop reports pan out
1t should be a great gala day,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

The Albany On. V Argus has been
reading the reports Of negro assaults upon
white women in and about Boston, and
concludes that very little Of this sort OF
thing will tend to make Boston under
stand why there are still some lynchings
down South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Mrs Fairs mother fares very well in
the fair settlement of the Fair estate.
The elder Fairs estate got enough of
settlements in court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Birmingham -Age-Herald: ut is an
nounced that practically all the pig iron
that this district can make in the first
half of the year 1908 has bean sold and the
indications are that when the books are
opened for sales covering the last half
of that year all will be sold in a single
month";
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Santos-Dumont is now working on an
airship that will carry twelve passengers.
He will finish the ship long before he finds
the twelve passengers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Mont Pelee is trying very hard to hold
the eruption and racket belt, but we have
Mr. Roosevelt travelling in New England
and Mr. Bryan answering him in the West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02
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Observation-Disclosures


The Norfolk dispatch sees a political
lessno in the coal bill. It says:
We would not be surprised to see
the coal strike play most important,
part IN the congressional elections this
IAN and later in the next Presidential
campaign. The public viii do more
sound thinking this fall result of
reading the coal bill than could be in
duced by the use of tons Of paper and
rivers OF ink used on the general and
doStiact subjects Of the trusts
Inc Virginia Gazette is always say
ing something for good roads. Here is
a sample:
If there Is anything that the people
can afford to be taxed for it is good
public roads, we know thousands OF
dollars nave been wasted on so-calied
ROAD improvements. We must adopt
modern methods and use modern ma
chlnery to build modern roads Let our
county boards do away with the shovel
and the hoe and use oIows, scrapers
and road machines"
Accomac News says:
TOO many schools, While a serious
obstacle TO efficient ones, is not the
only reason we don't have better
schools-and longer terms. That we don't
raise money enough is another great
trouble We can no more expect to have
longer terms and better schools without
paying Tor them. than we can expect to
get nifty cent dinner for a ten cent
piece at a restaurant"
Inc Norfolk Lodged has this word of
encouragement to the darkies:
The negro may have lost his political
standing IN Virginia and other Southern
States, but he should remember that he
has not lost his opportunity to make him
self al useful and worthy citizen He has
the great industrial world all about him
with its rewards for intelligent, per-
serverlng effort, in the pursuit of which
ne VIII find opportunity for development
Iar and away ahead of anything that
was possible to him in the field of poll
tics"
Alexandria Gazette: The order sent
down from washington" as to how far
Federal oificeholders may take part in
politics Will cause the retirement of a
number of city and county Republican
chalrmen.
Newport News Press: Now that the
English are getting q taste of the negro
problem, they will not feel so bad about
the way we treat the negroes down here
in the South.
Roanoke News: 1t was reported that
some Of the police OF Newport News will
be dismissed for refusing to resign. What
a good causei
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Savannah News: The planters have
one consola ton. 1t IS that II the under
standing that the crop will not be above
1o.CO0,00O bales is generally accepted the
price of cotton will hardly fail below what
it is at present"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Referring to Professor Miller's recent
article in a. magazine on the negro pro
blem the Columbia State says:
1T is eminently true that for some
time at least the negro will remain in
the South as Professor Miller declares
but it is also ture that the problem of
negro education will remain a Southern
problem. In his statements of facts Pro-
fessor Miller is correct but some Of his
conclusions are conspicuously erroneous. :"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Noticing in a recent number of your
paper the inquiry regarding a mixture
to transfer newspaper print pictures. I
will give you a formula which [ have fire.
quently used; viz. Make good, strong
white Castillo. and as soon as the foam
subsidies add one drahm Of spirits of tur-
pentine to each ounce of solution. Shake
we'll before using. Apply over surface of
picture to be transferred with cameTs
hair brush, lightly blot it and place paper
over it. Then with some hard smooth
substance. so over entire surface well.
using pressure. This is a good formula
have made lots of it for friends.
L q {
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

President Roosevelt is speaking from a
kind of rapid-fire gun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Money Makes the Mary Go.
TITS net that she's contrary.
But now she's rich. and she
.Eho once was Ellen Mary
Now is Elinor Marie.
Philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

VIII you, at your earliest convenience,
please answer the following? When
Young married couple receive a present
from a friend OF the groom's, who should
write the letter of thanks, the BRIDE or
the groom? Please answer TINS as soon
as you can spare the space We want to
write the letter as soon as possible. l
have just received the present. f. NJ. II.
The bride Acknowledges all the wedding
presents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02
Observation-Disclosures
) Trend of Thought
: In Dixie Land

- = - ~ ~ ~ OfOT SfSYoYOYk+Y
Speaking Of the cordial manner of the
people OF New England toward President
Roosevelt and his contemplated visit 10
the South, the Columbus Enquirer-sun
says:
THE Southern people may not, and
not many Of them de, endorse his poIiti-
cal views or his policies of government.
but when it comes to showing honors
to the official head of the nation, politics
and policies are last sight of and the
South yields to no section in it's cordial
treatment of distinguished visitors"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02
WHO WANTS A PARTNER?

A citizen OF Richmond, who is young
and enterprizing and who has capital
of several thousand dollars. is DESTROYS OF
engaging in business here. He has had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Cubans We're early to learn the ap
proaches to the pie counter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Il has been shown by actual count that
10 per cent. Of Chicago's population at
tend church on Sunday. His Satanic
Majesty is doubtless surprised to learn
that as much as 10 per cent. are church
attendants in that town
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

On what day was the 1Otl. of November
IN 1878? And on what day was October
the 22d in the year 1880? r IA
November 10. 1878. fell on Sunday.
October %, 1880, fell on Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

VIII you kindly advise me as to whether
it is proper for a gentleman. when walk
ing with a lady, to carry her wrap.
HU-NU.
If she is not wearing it. he should by
all means offer to carry 1t upon his arm,
especially if it be heavy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Please let me know if Louis James. the
actor. is still living, and if SO. with whom
is he and what part does he take? a. r
Louis James is, L think, still slElnS. BIS
America is rs WyanGott Street Kan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Alexandria Gazette: The order sent
down from washington" as to how far
Federal otticeholders may take part in
politics Will cause the retirement of a
number of city and county Republican
chalrmen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Virginia Republicans seem to think that
President Roosevelt was very rude to
speak 50 plainiy.-Firginian-P
But all the same they are hustling for
seats in the bandwagon he ordered hooked
up, music or no music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

VIII You kindly give me recipe for
cleaning the lenses of my glasses.
". J. Fl.
A bit of chamois skin, or a very soft
old silk handkerchief, kept for that pur-
pose alone, is best for the work. Breathe
upon them and polish while the warm
mist fingers upon the glasses, a linen
cambria handkerchief will scratch them
in time if constantly used.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Newport News Press: Now that the
Ensllsh are getting q taste of the negro
problem, they will not feel so bad about
the way we treat the negroes down here
in the South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

l. What is the proper way to give an
introdIIctior9 ,. What must one say when
being introduced? l. ii.
There are divers forms or introduction.
One principle controls all. a man is pre-
sented to a lady, a Junior to d senior; an
inferior to a superior For example:
Mrs. 4. allow me to introduce Mr.. -. or
Mrs. c." spoken deferentially-"M MI. d
desires an introduction to YOU" Or you
may simply name the two, your tone
making it evident that the woman re-
ceives and the man is offered
g Say Il am happy to meet you or
something else expressive of pleasure in
the acquaintanCeShp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

Roanoke News: 1t was reported that
some Of the police OF Newport News will
be dismissed for refusing to resign What
a good cause!
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

,. He left the Harvard Law School to
enter the army in 1864. Finished law
course and was admitted to Chicago bar
when the war was over.
3. At 60 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
4. She died many years ago.
s. There were three sons. Willis died
in the White House. Tad" may still be
living, but l am not sure Of this.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-02

/. Is Robert. son of the martyred Presi-
dent Abraham Lincoln, rnarrled?2 Is he
a LAWYER? 8 Does he reside in Chicago?
i Is Mrs. Abraham Lincoln living? Does
she reside in Chicago? o. How many mem
bers of the Lincoln family are yet alive?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-25

Have you smoked a Wilkie Col
Inns. cigar yet? 5 and lOc. LIST
Don't forget the benefit ball by
the band boys at the opera house
tonight.
The G.. A. R., and w. r. c.,
will give a card party in Wood
man hall tonight.
Mother Genevive, of Belcourt,
this state, is temporarily in charge
of st. Vincent de Paul hospital.
Herman Huesgen is offering
special inducements on the sale Of
watches, clocks and jewelry for 30
days only, Come in and get
prices.
b. Nelson, 9. P. Mearine, John
Heusler, and r. u. Kelsom, of
Ruthton, Mimi, A. Peelem, T.
Van Hesskeloma, H. Wander
Brack, A. Wander Hide and John
Peelie Of Sioux Center, Iowa, and
F. @. Henningsen, Of Armstrong,
Iowa, are men who are here this
week looking over lands for sale
by Neff & Rother.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-25
Victor Monarch

Russell & Schultz.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-25
the strongest endorsement in
years past. The interest in Chau-

the strongest endorsement in
years past. The interest in Chau-
tauqua Literary and Scientific
Circle work is increasing all over
the country. New members are
constantly being received and the
acknowledged great good which
results from taking this course Of
study is an incentive for every
person to join which certainly
should not be overlooked.
A new feature will be inaugur-
ated with the opening of the forth
coming session, which Is one that
will receive the appreciation of all
parents. This is the establishing
of a nursery on the grounds.
Special ag ,mmodations will be
provided ~ the little ones who
will be /.nder the direct charge of
a competent nurse. The ground
will be enclosed so that there will
not be the slightest danger Of the
little tots straying away. During
a lecture, musical recital or enter
tainment in the auditorium which
the mothers desire to attend, but
would otherwise be prevented ow-
ing to the presence of the children,
all that will be necessary will be
for them to take the child to the
nursery where the children will
receive the very best of care until
called for afterthe entertainment,
The Fourth Of July-The Glor.
ious Fourth-is to be a red letter
day this year. All loyal North
Dakotans will hail with pleasure
the announcement that the ever
popular resident of this state.
orotor, speaker, writer, author and
newspaper man, Col. Plummer.
has been secured to deliver the
grafton on that important day.
Col. Plummer is at present a mem.
Der of the editorial staff of the
Fargo Forum, and it is whispered
is: already burning the midnight
oil in anticipation of giving his
hearers something which they
will long remember.
The list of attractions is a long
one, but every member is worthy
Of a place upon the program, al
though a very high standard is
being aimed at this year, and has,
in fact, always been attained by the
Association. The session of 1902
opens on Saturday, June %, and
closes on Sunday. july 20.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-25
Firemen.

There will be an annual meet.
ing Of the fire department. for the
purpose of electing officers for the
ensuing year, at the council
chambers in the Bangs block, on
Friday evening, May 2, 1902, at
8 o'clock. Please come, as other
important matters are to be
brought up for action.
Edward F. Flynn,
Secretary.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-25
Card Of Thanks.

The Meleterian Club wishes to
express their thanks to Mrs. Girls
holm for the many kindnesses
they received at her hands, and
the nice, appetizing lunches she
always gave them Also to all tie
neighbors and friends who lent
such a helping hand.
-Meleterian Club,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-25
SWEDEN.

The government has at last present.
Z ed to the riksdag the long expected
bill for the extension of the voting
franchise. The bill consists of a series
of amendments to the organic law of
the riksdag. Section IA contains this
provisions: The right to vote belongs to
him who owns real estate worth s27O,
:; orwho rents real estate worth 81, $50,
! or who has an income of S216, these
being the minimum amounts The
new bill does away with the property
qualifications, section IA Of the new
bill reading as follows; The right to
vote, in the N where he has his
domicile, belongs to everyS man who
has theuright to Vote on the public at
6 fairsa commune, after and includ-
e ing r. Nc4lendar year Immediately sue
q ces4daln4 athkSone in which he completes
g &ty-ffth year; but to no one
q whdd{oYS8 arw who did owe, at the close
e # 7 the two years next preced-
8 ing,A 4hquent taxes to the state or
z commune; nor to anyone who has not
Sperfprned the military service required
Eby law Each voter is entitled to one
svote; but & voter who is, or who has
11been married, Or who completed his
i fortieth year before the year in which
s the election takes place, is entitledsto
,scast two votes z&a 49, :
G A young boy at the Eka poor farm,
aLjungby, was to take q big bull TO
swater. But the animal became angry
sand assaulted the boy. Johan Jakob-
gIson, a 75-year-old pauper, saved the
hoy, but was himself attacked and had
e six ribs broken. He, in turn, was res
sscued by another paupers three years
solder than himself, who was almost in
Sastantly killed Z S&
: It is three years since the Scandi-
( navian society for combating "scienti.
fc cruelty to animals" sent a protest
to the government against the prac'
{ .tice of vivisection at the universities
Z The matter was referred to the uni.
versities, and they agree that the val.
ne of the information obtained by
means of ~vivisectionis SO great that il
i is not advisable to abolish the prac.
tice. - asfy-r
& Most of the leading newspapers OF
{ Sweden are hostile to the suffrage re.
form bill Of the government, IN the
ground that it is too conservative to
meet the demands of the people.
. So . s-F = = ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-25

Talking machines are getting
more popular every day. Prices
$1,000, $500, $500 and $4,000.
Herman Huesgen is the agent and
keeps all sizes on hand. Every
body welcome to listen to them,
free of charge.