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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
A ROYAL BOOK BUYER.

rhe Purchase of Dfderot's Library
by Catherine n. OF Russia
Empress Catherine III. OF Russia was
great reader and q lover of books.
One OF her services to letters in Russia
was the purchase OF the libraries OF
Voltaire and Diderot. She was q warm
friend and admirer OF these French
philosophers, and their work interested
her because she was eager to learn new
theories of politics and government.
Voltaire's library OF about 1000 vol
tunes is now part OF the Russian I'm
perial library In the Hermitage palace,
and In the hall devoted to II is Hou-
don's statue OF yoltaire.
The story of Catherine's purchase of
Diderots library is interesting. 1t is
creditable to her tact and her generos-
fty. Diderot named f15,O00 as the
price of his library. Catherine III. Of
fered him $4,000 and named as a con-
dttion OF the bargain that her purchase
should remain with Dlderot until his
death. Thus Diderot, without leaving
Paris, became GATHERINGS librarian In
bis >own library. AS her librarian he
was given a yearly salary OF $1,000.
One year this salary was not paid.
Then Catherine wrote to her librarian
that she could not have him or her H.
brary suffer through the negligence of
a treasurer's clerk and that she should
send him the sum that she had set
aside for the care and increase OF her
library for fifty years. At the end OF
that period she would make new ar
engagements. A check for $4,000 &C.
companicd this letter.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
STATESMEN IN THE STORES
Bistne WA "a Frssky puy.r ana
John sherman "a MInhfx cI.-.. o.

Hintne Wa rrssky buyer ana
s"n" sherman Mighty cio-e One.
Great men display more or less eccen.
tricity In buying. This. ~ least, Is tho
opinlon or manager or ono or the
Wei established stores OF the city
who has had many dealings with such
during bis thirty years In business.
James q. Blaine was customer
OF ours FOR many years." ne said. .IIc
was peculiar man. He bought thing
because IL had for the moment nppcai-
ed TO his fancy and without the least
regard for the fitness or utility OF tho
offset purchased. He was as grent n
terror 10 managers and fioorwnlkers
as the man who orders fried oysters
and mince pie for breakfast Is TO wait
ers. He used TO come In the store.
stroll about for a few moments and
then exclaim: Il like that chair. Send
1t 10 my housev
'Thcn perhaps / would have TO ex-
plain to him that that piece OF furni-
ture would not harmonlze with the
plan and decorative scheme OF his resi-
dence. Usually Blaine yielded TO the
better Judgment OF managers or pro-
prietors, but there were times when he
had his heart set on having n thing.
ana then he rebelled. remember one
Jay he came into the store and selected
bookcase that was not at all suited
to the interior arrangement of his
house. This 1 explained TO him. He
admitted that l was right and SEEM
ingly abandoned his determination to
nave the case. But as soon as 1 had
turned my back he beckoned to one of
the store porters and told him TO send
the case up TO his house.
President Mckinley always bought
with one object in view, and that was
to please Mrs. Mckinley. They would
frequently visit store together. This
was especially the case at the time
when they were furnishing their home
IN Canton. Mrs. Mckinley was fas-
tdious as to colors. preferring the more
delicate shades. whereas her husband
was fond of dark blues, reds and
browns. 1t was in the selection of such
things as upholstering goods, curpets,
rugs and curtains that they differed
most. He would hold the samples I'D
to the wall and argue like diplomat,
Always gently and soothingly, however,
for one or two eolors ON which his fam
cy had set. Sometimes he won. but not
often, Mrs. Mckinley generally decid-
Ing such matters in her own way.
The closest, shrewdest, hardest buy
er among the public men of the last
thirty years was Senator John Sher,
man. Whenever he came to your store
10 Iii - n
you could rest assured that he would
get the better end of the transaction.
There was nothing mean or small about
his buying. no splitting OF pennies or
any of that sort of business, but at the
same time you could depend on IL that
whatever you sold him would be ut
bottom figures, with very little margin
or profit. Washington Post.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

The official attitude OF the Russian
government toward Tolstoi is illustrat-
ed In the experience OF Lombroso. the
criminologist, while visiting in Moscow
recently. Lombroso, being DESTROYS of
paying his respects to the distinguished
novelist and reformer, telegraphed from
Moscow to Tolstoi, asking for an an
pointment. Scarcely, however, had the
message been taken from the room fin
the hotel where he was staying than
there came a rap on his door, and who
should be ushered in but the commits
sionnaire Of police! an. Lombroso. we
discover that you have just telegraph.
ed to M. Tolstoi." 81 have. What of
itf' inquired the professor. "But M.
Tolstoi," said the commissionnaire. with
thinly yelled suspicion. 'fs insane. I"
"Oh, that's the troubler' calculated the
professor. ''None the less, NJ. Commits
sionnaire," he added, quick to seize his
opportunity, II am an authorized ply
stefan and make a study OF insane per-
sons" "Ah, indeedp' murmured the
Official apologetically. Monsieur makes
study Of demented persons. / COM
prehend. Precisely. Monsieur Is per
mitted." With 4 sweeping gesture of
depreciation, the official took his leave.
Lombroso was allowed to arrange an
interview without further molestation.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
ALONG PICCADILLY.
There the Tide OF Social London
Flows ia the Fullest

There the Tide of Social London
Flows to the Fullest
Piccadilly seems cold and blatant by
contrast as one charges down IL. Yet
even here, be the sunshine ever SO
bright. the visitor is crowned in the
pearly haze that tones, attenuates, uni
fes, most IL not all of London, that
haze that has tantallzed and defeated
how many artists Even over Piccadil-
iy, even over this the most mundane Of
all London streets. IL throws it's saving
glamour. Indeed the whole splendid
avenue might serve for n studio, not
Tor Its values alone, but for the COM
plexity Of the types that throng it. 1t
Is the quintessence of London. the dis
tllation of all London humanity, to be
studied nowhere so narrowly as from
a bus top. Perfect Du Mauriers in the
original spproach. pass by and are left
behind or stand in groups looking from
the club windows. Phil Nays I'm the
life swarm beneath one. and characters
from Thackeray and Dickens jostle
unsuspectingly on the sidewalk. The
clubs alone, which never look SO thor
oughly clubbable as when hastily
glanced ut from passing bus, will
store ones memory with hundred
recognizable types. All England, all
the empire. indeed, sooner or later finds
Its way To Piccadiliy. One cannot pass
down II without a sight OF some gilt
tering, turbaned, alien figure, majes-
ucally isolated. majestically UNDECIDED.
Regent street may claim grander
sweep, and by virtue of fits shops a
more devoted femininity. but it is along
Piccadilly that the tide OF social Lon
don flows brim full.-Sydney Brooks
In Harper's Magazine
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
The New Guinea cnnnibnl..


New Guinea is a country with great
natural wealth, and whether the peo-
pie who wish to take advantage of II
go among cannibal savages or civilized
Christians depends on themselves" said
the Rev. w. II. Mounsey the other day
when describing the work done by him.
self and his colleagues of the British
New Guinea mission on the north
coast This part OF the world was
twelve years ago inhabited by n race of
dangerous cannibals.
Stirring times were the lot of the
nrst missionaries who went out. and
OFTEN the bishop or one of his assistant
clergy, landing on lonely part of the
beach, was Immediately surrounded
by hundreds OF chocolate colored saw
ages whose barred teeth CLEANED no less
ominously than the huge spears which
they carried.
On one occasion the bishop of New
Guinea had his whaleboat wrecked on
the coast and lost everything. He aud
another clergyman laid their wet clothes
on the beach to dry in the sun. Pres
entity they saw a crowd OF savages
watching them, and, fearing mischief.
they dressed and walked boldly toward
the crowd, which slowly dispersed. Ii
was afterward learned that the boat
had been watched and great feast
planned, in which the bishop and .c!er-
gyman were TO be eaten.
Cannibalism is now practically ex-
dnct, although several natives still
practice 1t In secret-London Mail.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18


The tipping evil has gone to great
lengths in this country, ana 1t is not a
cause for wonder that people are rising
IN revolt against 1t on all sides. The
railroad porter is no longer con-
spicuous figure for his rapacity. The
restaurant waiter, the barber, the boot
black and brush boy, the messenger
who takes your card to his principal.
the hackmaD-all expect special com
pensaton, not for special consideration.
put Tor the rendering of what should
De the usual service The tipping sys-
tenn In this country is an anomaly, an
excrescence, wholly unlike that abroad.
In Europe the wage scale is low. and
the srbordlnates of every class must
get tips to bring their incomes up to a
hving point. Here the wage scale Is
nigh enough to enable any one Of the
UP taking class to live decentIy and
comfortably. Tips are to them extras.
AT the rate at which this nuisance
mas grown during recent years 1t will
soon reach the old world proportions.
NOW Is the time to check it, If at all.
pefore 1t has become an institution be-
yond the possibility OF correction
Washington Star.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
An Expert-

Secretary Shaw says that shortly aft
er he assumed his duties as head OF the
treasury department he was called
upon by an old gentleman from his
own state OF Iowa who wanted an ap-
pointment as confidential clerk to. one
OF the assistant secretaries of that de-
partment.
I'm spite OF the fact that was very
busy at the time" says Mr.. Shaw, "I
gave the Iowan the better part of an
hour, for he was as pleasant and en-
pertaining an old chap as one could
meet-bright. clipper and witty"
On account OF his age the secretary
felt that he could not comply with the
request. So, gently, but firmly, he in
formed him that be. did not see his way
clear to give him the appointment
This did not dampen the old gentle
mans spirit in the least.
Now. SIR" said he, las feel myself
peculiarly well qualified to I'LL one of
these confidential clerkships, hope
that You will consider my application
further"
Then, wagging his head most i'm
pressively. he added earnestly:
"Oh. sir, could be SO confidentialw
Youths Companion.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
THE GREAT rIEDIcINE.
Mr.. ALFRED BROWN.
A Prominent and Popular Citizen, Says:
"After the Use Of Paine's Celery Compound
Am Now In the Best of Health"

The greatest OF modern physicians, Prof.
Edward Z. Phelps, NJ. D., IL. D., after years
OF long practice and close scientific study, gave
to suffering and diseased men and women his
marvellous, life giving prescription, with the
| conviction and positive knowledge that il had
peculiar virtues and ample powers to cure.
Thousands Of the strongest testimonials from,
the best known and most reliable men and
women OF our country fully sustain the claims
made by DR.. Phelps regarding his incompar-
able Paine's Celery Compound.
One OF the most convincing proofs furnished,
comes recently from a gentleman widely
known in the capital city of the Dominion OF
Canada. We refer to Mr.. Alfred Brown, or
O'Connor ST., Ottawa, Ont. Mr.. Brown's
letter fully demonstrates the fact that the
greatest sufferer may cast off his or her burden
OF disease and become well, strong, and happy.
1t proves, too, that the great medicine main
tains more fully than ever before its unrivaled
place in the estimation of people of wealth
and social standing as well as with the masses.
Mr.. Brown says:-
"I acknowledge with thankfuhess and
pleasure the fact that have been cured of a
very painful illness of eight years standing BY
use of Paine's Celery Compound. I had,
during the years Of my illness, tried almost all
the advertised medicines without deriving any
good results. was also treated by several OF
the best doctors of this city, hoping to find
that one OF them, at least, would understand
my case.
"I was getting worse, and was told was
incursb!e. was indeed in critical condi.
ton. could net SO from the house alone,
as was liable to sudden collapse. / tried
hospital treatment, but no relief or good results
came to me. could not sleep; anything that
1 ate increased my agonies; was extremely
weak, restless, tired, and Respondent; was
Obliged to walk about with my hands pressed
nrniy INTO my LEFT Hde to ease my pains; my
feet and hands were cold continually; had
inclination to vomit, had profase, cold sweats,
quick breathing, and would be sacked with
pain for hours at a time.
"Aiter the regular use of Paine's Celery
Compound for n time, am now in the best of
health, have good appetite, and can use any
kind OF food. Thank God am my old self
once more, all through the use of Paine's
Celery Compound"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
A WHISTLER STORY.
The climax OF = Diancr Il. Honor o
The rcccentrfs Arxa.s

The Climax OF = Dfnncr In Honor Of
tss Eccentric Artist. I.
At the close OF the case OF Whistler
against Ruskin, the former, finding
himself very much I'm need or rest and
recreation. decided TO make a southern
rip. When he arrived I'm Venice his
American friend thought TO cheer him
10y giving n little dinner In his honor,
TO which were hidden several friends
or the artist. principally Americans
ana some few Italians. During the
fnoal there arose discussion which
left nm opening for MIR. Whistler 10
use upon his host one OF those keen.
incisive. verbal thrusts peculiar to him,
which left wounds extremely difficult
To heal. The whole company was
startled, but the host merely smiled
seeming TO notice only the briiliancy of
the attack. Presently, however. the
dinner came to an end and the foreign
guests took their leave. Then the host
turned upon Mr.. Whistler and. in n
voice trembling with suppressed anger.
said:
Jimmie, do you know that you bru-
tally insulted me tonightr'
YES" replied the artist thoughtfuily.
WELL" continued the host. ST held
my temper while there We're others
than Our own countrymen present, but
DO you know what shall do if ever
you speak to me like that againg"
"Whatr'
I'll grab the nearest water bottle
and smash 1t over your head"
inc rest of the company sat quite
sui. horror and dismay I'm their hearts,
while their angry host glared across
the table at his antagonist. After n
Few seconds Mr.. Whistler said In tone
of childlike innocence:
Then know what I'll do. I'll never
say anything like that to you again.
London Academy.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
Fair Play a,s,,...

1t is of vast Importance to the future
manhood Of this country that scorn of
unfairness should be universal, says a
writer in McClure's Magazine. Above
all, let it be applied strenuously to I'M
fairness in business. We are a com
mercial people. Our boys must 60
into commerce. Our professions are so
mingled with commerce that II is Of
ten hard to distinguish IL they be pro-
fessions. IL we are to wink at IN
scrupulousness in commerce then we
are doomed to become race OF trick
sters and manhood is dead within us.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
The Settlement ,,ov.m..,

what. In your opinion. is the most
iasung benefit resulting from the SO
called settlement movement OF the last
quarter century," an eminent sociolo-
gist and phiinnthropist was asked re-
Gently. THE broadening of the mental
horizon or the self styled upper classes"
was the prompt reply. MANY an In
uiviouai learns LIES richest lesson
from the other half while he de-
iuoes himself into belief that he is
eievating his submerged fellow man.
l believe In settlement work and all IL
stands for. and I encourage II wheney-
CT can, for think the social Phari-
sees sadly in need OF the leaven IT in
evftably gives"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
A cheerfuI v.as,nr NJ

Brother" Sheldon, author OF I'm His
Steps has a sense OF humor. He tells
this story on himself of young cou-
pie who applied to him to be married
lie performed the ceremony with due
solemnity and congratulated the bride.
Inen he observed the bridegroom
searching through his pockets and
looking bit Inundated and ashamed.
am afraid. parson," he said, that
amt got any money to pay you
with" Then. after moment of deep
thought. looking mp cheerfuny, he add
cd "But can tell you how you can
nx your gas meter so 1t won't register"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
Trolley or Man Horne.

AS a result Of the Introduction OF
trofiey cars into Japan over'2 600 rick
shaw boys have given up the struggle
win the electric car and have decided
10 emigrate to the Hokkaido to engn ce
Al tne fisheries and other callings. The
Japanese "krruma-ya" in physique
.orn almost class apart. They are
'ouen, hardy little fellows and were n
variable asset in Japan's military sys-
tenn IN the war with China. In a coun-
Try where horses are poor and scarce
man power traction was formerly
necessity The little kuruna VA. be-
tween the thiIis OF his tiny go-cart.
would run all day long almost withous
firing.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

"why did we arrive late and lcav,
before the opcra was overr' asked tn,
youngest daughter. cit was very en-
toyable."
"Of course IL was" answered Mrs
Newrich, "but, my dear, we had 70
show people that we didn't care wheth
er we got our moneys worth or not"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
WEEMS STEAMBOAT Co,
FALL SCHEDULE, 1908.

Baltimore, Fred
kIEkENk ericksburg,. Nor.
~s$ folk and Kappa
hammock River Routes.
On and after Tuesday, November Bird
Steamers will leave Baltimore. Pier 9
Light street, daily, except Saturday. at
400 p m. week days, and 2 ID. m. Sun
day for Tappahsnnock. Returning will
leave Tappabannock 8 a. m. MONDAY
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday; 12 IN. Saturday.
Steamers from Baltimore Sunday. Nom
day and Thursday Will not stop In Cur
ritoman River. Carriers Greek, Bay Port.
Bowlers, Wares, Wellford's on their
way to Tappahannock.
Steamers to Baltimore will NOT stor In
Currltomsn River on Wednesday.
VIII not stop on trip 10 Baltimore NJ
pay Fort Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Steamers TO Baltimore Wednesday
only will stop at wharves in Urbanps
Greek
Steamers from Baltimore Thursday
only VIII stop at wharyes in Urbapna
Greek.
Steamers will leave Pier o. Lipbt
street every Tuesday and Friday at 4:3O
p. IN. LOT Tappabannock direct and ALI
,,aouihgs between there and Fredericks
oulg1 Leave fredericksburg Monday
and Thursday at z a. m. for BaItinore
stopping at all wharves TO Tannaban'
nock, only, arriving in Baltimore early
iuesuay and Friday mornings. FREIGHT
Tor all points received daily.
The new and attractive steamer earn.
line, carrying the mail, will leave Fred.
ericksburg every Monday. "Wednesday
ana Friday, at / a. m for Urbanna and
All lntermediate wharves. Returning will
ieave Urbanna at a. M. Tuesday, Thurs
gay ana Saturday. Tappahanuock at 10
=. IN. arriving at Fredericksburg about
p. III. passenger accommodations fret
Port Royal, 10 cents; from Frederieks.
burg and points between Port ROYAL and
Iappahannock, IS cents: from Freder-
icksourg 10 all points below Tsppahan-
mock, 20 cents. Freight en- Oysters. Flour
Oskes, CRACKERS, Sugar and all dry bar.
refs, l0 cents; on Molasses, Coal OH and
wet barrels, 20 ceots a barrel. Bacon <
cents per 100 lbs. All other freight carried
AT propor.ionate low rstes. Fire and
marine insurance carried on all cargoes.
NORFOLK ROUTE.
VIII leave Tappahannock for Norfolk
at P. m. Friday and Monday, stopping
at all landings. viii leave Norfolk nj
p. M. on Sunday and Tuesday for Tan
pahannock calling at all landings.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Manager
Office: Pier 2, Light ST., Baltimore
VIM. ID. ScoTT, Agt., Fredericksburg
1Eo. w. Toms, Agt., Norfolk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
Potomac River Route

beginning Tuesday. March I-th s.o.....
Sa.Nsrt snd Potomac will leave Pier p. Jisht
s,S ,Datimore, every Tuesday, Thursday
W. NJ ,Saeuruay OF p m. for Alexandria and
ssh1ngton. calling at all of the usuaI lsndl
, LIZ. 1Beslnning Thursday, March 10Th will
,n nan Tt ,.n street wharf. Washington at 4 ~
~. nursoay- sunday and Tuesday roiny n:
i ID. as Leonardtown on those evenings. viii
IeaVS heonald down at a. r Kfnsale NJ 70
NJ. miIet e at $50 p. M. GIason's at 5:;sO N m,
anu Dnacons at p M Monday, we dnesday
ana sn. friday arriving in Baltimore early cha
freight received daily in Baltimore.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agent,
SrrDur Baltimore, Nd.
oIEfHENSON & BRO, Agents,
W. =, Washington, ID. G.
Alexandria, Vc.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

The Proof of the Pudding.
you Gun hardly persuade Miss Old.
girl that marriage is not failure"
why? She never did marry"
"But she tried TO and failed" Smart
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG s.
POTOMAC r.. r.

POTOMAC II. r.
Schedule in effect Nocsna5er 29A. 1909
LEAVE FREDERICKSBURG NoRrHwAsp
o DO q. m; daily. Stops on signal at Occoouan
sundays only. s1""
&c % % a. m. daily. Stops at Ale xandria.
Az w "a IN sundays only, stops ON signal NJ
brooke. Aqua. Wide Mater. Ousnfico'
m Ak merry Hili and Occoquan.
signal u a. s except SUNDAYS: Stops on
Quahuco. cherry Hill, FreesIone Occo,
4. quan- Lorton. Accotinx aud Fruncor,Is
~ "a n. daily except Sunday. No local stops
tvida May. Stops on signal at Brooke
SunSav on1. una ouantico; and at Reid
III VI p m; daily. Stops on signal at Oecoonar
sunday only.
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
90 a. m. daily except Sunday. Richroons
- accommodation. Makea All l.cal sfors
o - a. IN. oaily. Atlantic Coast Line trsin
stops on signai at w ide W ater and RrooLa
A sbbSiays only only; at Milford. boswell and
q a. iocal Stops on sundays only.
stops on signal. ioe"i
IL % p; m: daily ,seabcard Airline train. Sons
on s'ghsl az Lorton and Occoo;Ian SIM
DAYS only. and daily at Quanlic1 Miif"rd
boswell and Ashland
20 y. M Carly, a. q. L.. train. Stons at Dos
we'll and Ashland 'oto "' Doo-
. 81 u. IN. daily, makes loca, stors ~, o.,
o. p M daily, 5. A. l.. train srons ~ n S''
well on signal. 0P' az Dos-
accommodation train leaves Richmond n.
b,; "a; aaaiy y except Sunday. Arrive Fredericls
&C. cox, Agent.
w.D DUKE, CIV. CUR, w.P.TAy,op
Gen. Man. Asst Gen. Man. Traf. Man.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Ready are you to grant that enemies
rejoice at our overthrow and are sorry
at our triumphs. But in one sense
many OF our acquaintance are actuat-
ed by the same motives. When tripped
up In the race OF life many Of our
friends are ready TO say: Poor fellow!
Is 1t not too bad that my friend So-and-
SO failed In business7 Is 1t not too bad
that John lost all the money he Inherit
ed from his father?" But they often
sympathizc with us in the self compla-
cent way which, translated In the ordI-
nary language OF life. means: "It is too
BAD. but II John had only been as
smart as ] am he would never have
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

80 true friend in the Biblical sense Is
never untrue to his God or to his better
self. Well" says some one, .'how am
to know whether friend is first true
TO God before he is true to me?" oh.
my brother. you need never have put
that question to me. You know intu.
iuveiy those among your associates
who are always true TO God without
my telling you. A prominent eastern
newspaper man who for years was de-
tailed as the Albany correspondent of
s. great New York daily told me that
every year the lobbyists divided the