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The oasis., 1903-09-05
A Strong M an.

A local contemporary has stated that one day last week a gentle man returning from Sonora brought with him "three small sacks of gold dust" valued at S50,000, conveying the impression that the gentleman himself carried them around as readily as lady carries her chate- laine. If the gentleman really had the value named and handled it as readily as described, he must be surely an athlete; for gold dust is worth from sixteen to twenty dollars an ounce. and at the latter figure, $50,000 in the yellow dust would weigh at least 2500 ounces troy weight, which would be abont POO pounds. At sixteen dollars an ounce the weight of $50,000 worth of gold dnst would be 250 pounds. Surely a man carrying about with him that amount could be ranked among the strong men.
 In this connection another point is suggested. Did the gentleman pay the Mexican export duty of about nine per cent? If not the Mexican authorities may make it very interesting for his property in Sonora. Some years ago a New York company operating in that state was detected in having brought out part of their product without payment of the export duty, and as result they lost valuable mine and 20-stamp mill.
 And even through there be no import duty into the United States the government requires entry of all importations of gold dust and bullion, failing in which the entire shipment is subject to seizure and confscation. Only last year small shipment of $6,0OO worth of gold bullion which ctme out of So- nora, was so seized at Tucson.
 There is a chance for Collector Baker to distinguish himself by following up to Chicago that $50,- 900 worth of gold dust and recover | it into the United States treasury. {
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Sonora Railway.

New daily Passenger Train service throus h
 between Nogales and Guavmas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29
MY FAR M.

If ever get rolling rich from working in
 the town I'm going to take my leisure in way to
 gain renoWn. No painted yacht. no palace grand my
 wandering hours will charm; I'll simply pull up city stakes and move
 upon farm. So long I've toiled within the gates where
 chimneys puff and blare, I'd give my fortune for a breath of real
 country air. humble cot in pretty vale, a place to sleep
 and eat; An! life will be most bMssful in my coming
 country seat. Iwant no factories around, no whistles ldud
 to hear, Although I must insist upon railway rum
 ming near, To take me to the city any hour, night or Consuming only ten or fifteen minutes on
 the way. I'll rise each morning prompt at eight, be
 weather rain or shine, And sally forth most farmer-like to feed
 the lowing kine I'll go to see my growing crops my mead
 ows waving far, Surveying my belongings from my private
 trolley car. My days I'll give to reading what the papers
 have to say About the soils rotation and the garden
 things that pay The little birds will sing to me, the gentle flowers will bloom, And I'll have a grand piano in the family
 sitting room. Oh! who would not a farmer be- and spend his passing years In following the calling of the sturdy
 pioneers! Away with idle pamperings and luxuries
 that harm! If ever I get rich enough I'm going to buy farm. Newark Evening News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29
rhe whe1esome ce1lar.

Better coat of plaster on foundation walls, inside and out, and cement floor than oriental rugs or a piano; bet ter than oil paintings or table silver, for dry cellar spells health with a large H, and bric-a-brac, silver and or molu are as dust and ashes when health and vitality are gone.
 When you are sure your cellar is dry, consider the second proposition.
 Keep it clean.
 Of course no one would even permit such an unthinkable thing as bits of spoiled animal matter to finger in the cellar. Vegetable matter is nearly as bad, for the injurious gases generated by decay float all through the house. If you must have garbage pail, keep it out of doors, where the freshening wind may dissipate it's odors. The eel lar is improved by coat of white wash, which can easily be renewed. If you add little carbolic acid to your wash, you disinfect as we'll as clean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29
THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

Optimism, Ambition and Industry
 Keep the Young Folks Young.
 Few of us wear the same garments continuously -the modern tendency is said to be rather to the other extreme end it is natural that the cape of good hope should not be always on our shoul- ders Apparently there is not a sufh- cient number of these garments to go round, for optimism never affects all the world at the same time. Even in a household it is sometimes found that when mother is cheerful father invar1- ably retires into gloom.
 But if every body were always bright and hopeless these characteristics would no longer be looked upon as es- timable, and the conclusion one comes to is that, considering the hurry. the world was made nearly as well <as we ourselves could have made it. One of MT. Barrie's characters remarks that an optimist is lazy man. Certainly against the man who fusses about prophegying disaster the charge of in dolence cannot, unfortunately, be brought.
 The pessimist gets great reputation, because if his dismal forebodings are not realized in fact no one feels in- clined to blame him, and if by chance they do occur he takes every means of proclaiming his amazing powers of foresight The prophets of the world only need doggedness and longevity, and the law of chances makes it likely that they will be right some day. Thus 1t is that a name is earned for indus try. As matter of fact, most men se- Iect the role which is the easiest for them to play.
 Ambition so often goes hand in hand with hopefulness that the optimist can not be fairly charged with slothfulness. No man would waste time in dreaming dreams if he thought it were quite i'm possible they should ever come true. Young men studying tndustriously re- mind themselves that they may be president some day" The statement that 1t is love that makes the world go round has been proved by scientific men to be fallacious. They would have more difficulty in contesting the argu- ment that it is hope that makes the world go on.
 Bachelors are notorious experts Gin their own opinion) on the bringing up Of children, and that is why I dare to suggest that youngsters should always be allowed to be enthusiastic about something. Unless they acquire the habit in early youth they will never get it later on, and the grownup per son without enthusiasm Is so useless as to be deserving of scorn. By learning to ride hobby we'll in the days of youth children are preparing them selves for the more important steeple- chases later on. It comes in the scheme Of training which they have to under go. But keep them young, all the same, while you can. They will be grown up a long, long time. W. P. RIDGE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29

developing it. As ne worked he whistled lively air.
 It was early in May that the news papers announced the sailing of Prof. Muller for Easter island. A month later the papers chronicled the dis covery of new star by Harvey Wadsworth while at work in Prof. Muller's observatory. The new star made it's appearance in the constel- lation of Cassiopeia at a point on a line drawn from Gamma through Kappa, and extended about half it's length. The star was identified as the Pilgrim Star, described by Tycho Brahe, as having suddenly appeared in the summer of 1572, and by many regarded as the Star of Bethlehem.
 When this announcement was made all astronomers brought their tele- scopes to bear upon Cassiopeia, but without result. It was evident that the star was rapidly receding when it was so fortunately observed by MT. Harvey Wadsworth. The picture of the constellation containing the Pill grim Star was published in the lead ing astronomical periodicals, and re- produced in the yellow journals with fantastical theories as to what was the portent of the unusual visitor. From its appearance in 1872 and it's momentary appearance at the pres ent time astronomers set to work to calculate it's orbit. It was grave ly asserted that it was travelling at the rate of 1,2oo miles a second, and that it would not appear again until the year 25s4.
 Wadsworth awoke to find himself famous. It was even suggested that the star should bear his name in the future, but this offer he modestly de- clined. He was content to ask as his only reward the hand of Louise Muller in marriage. Mrs. Muller thought with shudder how near Lysander had been to dismtssing him, and, fearing to lose such celebrity, she readily agreed to an immediate maria ge. The nuptials were sol emnized quietly on account of the absence of the brides father, and the honeymoon was spent in the ob- servatory.
 On the return of Prof. Muller to America he was informed at once of the visit of the Pilgrim Star, and shown the picture secured in his own observatory. The professor hastened home, and, after greeting his fam fly and congratulating it's latest ac- ouisition. he asked to see the plate which had been used. Mrs. Muller, Mrs. Wadsworth and the astronomer watched Harvey as he produced the plate There was breathless silence while the professor scrutinized 1t.
 s.Young man. remarked Prof. Muller, dispassionately, "it is strange that you did not notice it, but your Pilgrim Star is caused by curious flaw in the plate.'
 'sBut there is no flaw in the mar riage contract" whispered Harvey to his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29
Clam Stew.

One quart of clans; cover with half pint of cold water and let come to a boil; season with salt and pepper; add three pints of milk, two butter crack CTS rolled and two rounded tablespoon fuls of butter; let 1t come to boil and serve in a .tureen, with a hard boiled egg sifted through potato ricey
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29
Prune Jelly.

Wash and soak half pound of prunes over night Cook until tender, remove the stones, add half cupful of sugar and hot water enough to make a pint in all and rub through a coarse sieve. Cover one-fourth of a package
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29

of gelatin with half cupful of cold water, dissolve over hot water, add to the prunes with half a. eupful of blanched almonds cut in strips. Turn into mold, and let it become cold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29

One of the Many Fascinating Bodices
 The sketch shows one of the many fascinating bodice arrangements in vogue under the name of coffee or din- ner sacks. This is a smart summery little affair trimmed with lace put on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29
How Mapaie Get. Experience

How Maudie Gets Experience.
 Irene-Is Maud really going to marry that sappy youth?
 Enid-Mercy, no! She is only en- gagged to him. You see, poor, dear Maud has never been engaged before, and she thinks she ought to practice little before entering intoit seriously.-New Yorker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29

with an insertion heading, through which black velvet baby ribbon is threaded The collar is round at the back, and the pretty hanging sleeves are similarly treated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29
An Evening Dress,

Notable features of the white nous seline evening dress shown are the ap- plication of white velvet flowers out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29

lined with, jet and steel beads and the large ring paillettes of black velvet sewed over the skirt.
 The frills are of white lace, and the waistband is of pale green satin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13

: shades carried out tho color idea
Mrs. and Miss Archer received with
Miss Louise Clarke and Miss Juliet Mar
lin, Miss Myra Chambers 1hd Miss
Edith Mccarthy assisted In The dining
room.
Moore. Miss Anita Cussens, Miss Daisy
Boylsin Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Miss
snll!e Huntt, Miss silvia Augustine, Miss
Warriald Crcnshnw, Miss Mary Parrish,
Miss lean Knox, Miss Idn Fleming, Miss
Nellie Morton. Miss Matte Brown, Miss
Floyd TAYLOR, Miss Bessie jackson, Miss
Elizabeth King, Miss Bessie nyland, MISS
Alice English, Miss Mamie Sclden, MISS
Elizabeth Rhett, Miss Martha Lundstreet,
Miss Mary Butler, Miss Mn Mary Mools'
Miss Julia Joynes, Miss Ella Holmes,
Miss Mary Aylctt, Miss Lulle Fitzgerald
Miss Radford. Miss Lucy Lewis, Miss
Bessie Luck, Miss Grace Neal, Miss Rena
Glnzcbrook, Miss IIawse Glnzebrook,
Miss Celeste Welsigcr, Miss Lottie Nd
l1lroy, Miss Rosulo Jones, Miss Patty
Lyell, Miss Virginia I'inford, Miss Ruth
Mnrston, Miss Patty Cary, Miss Bessie
Wilson Miss Daisy Wilson, Miss Rachel
J,ruuhart, Miss Emily Clark Miss Ellen
Witt, Mr. Robert Phillips, Miss Frederick
Lcale, Miss Willie Crutchficld. Miss An
ME Carlton Miss Kate Munford and Miss
Nellie Walters.
Delicious refreshments were served.
Mrs. w. Grcanor Neal was the hostess
OF an elegant reception given Thursday
from a TO Z. P. NJ, IN honor of lhor sister,
Mrs. John Clifford Miller. formerly Miss
Lucille Nelson, Of Culpeper. Va.
The Neal home, No. 027 West Grace
street, had the entire lower suite thrown
open, floors, hall aud stairway being COW
cred with white canvas. The color
scheme throughout in green and white
was carried out with lavish and beauti-
tul effect. 81
Bnlustrades and newer post were
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
I'M THE SOCIAL REALM -.

Miller was III white lace over chiffon.
and liberty silk.
Mrs. i. ID. Pace and Mrs. Andrew j.
Montague were ut the chocolate taDle'
Mrs. Thomas .. Neal who wore =. a
lovely white wolfe gown. was ass ,lro Taa n
Miss Roberta Allen, Miss Lizzie liur-
knrip OF Fredericksburg; MISS Carrie
Miller, OF Rappnhannock; Miss sadio
t1effress, Miss Virginia Tyler. Miss car
rie Neal Miss Rebeccn Walker, Miss
Rosebud Brown, Miss Eleanor Alcocke,
Mrs. cary Ellis stern, Mrs. Whit Boyd
and Mrs. Evan Chcsterman.
Table and dining room decorations were
exceedingly artistic. Covered IN green
satin and yelled with tulle, the table &. cen
terpiece was u cut-glnss vase hOluinS u
shower Of white carnations and migloni-,
neite. 4 border was formed OF the smi-
lax. Ribbons reaching down from gaDove
to silver, -cu11dlesticlsse placed around.thc
center WISE, ended In punches or glaco
Malaga grapes. The tulle, punched at tho
four corners, was hold by loops OF wide
ribbon, and the whole effect was rs pretty
as 1t was unique and graceful.
@ &AAt sa55
Mr.. and Mrs. James Y. Parkinson and
Miss Parkinson woro at home Thursday
from to z and from to Lin honor or
Miss Marion Elise Parkinson one OF the
attractive dcbutnntcs or this season.
Drawing room md hall decorations, as
berittcd December. wore III holly and
white chrysnnthemums Thlow's Or
chestra was stationed in the hall during
reception hours. ~.
rho dining room WINS lovely IN holly,
r,istlctoe and red Meteor roses. !.
The receiving party included MI. ana
Mrs. James r. Parkinson, Miss Parsin-
son, Miss Marion Elise Parkinson and
Miss Fannie Roystcr Of Norfolk. Mrs
Parkinson was In white Alencon lace,
Miss Parkinson in black lace. Miss Mar
ion Elise Parkinson III white ,Chnntilly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
.DEEP-WATER RAILROAD.
Desperate Fight for Right Of
Way in West Virginia.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.)
CHARLESTON, w. VA. Dec. 12.-News
comes from Raleigh county that the fight
now being waged by the Chesapeake and
Ohio and what is known as tho Dcep-
water Railroad through that and other
counties Of the State for rights of way.
Is ono of the most desperate railroad wars
ever known in the history OF railroad
building in this State Tho Norfolk and
Western has. It Is said. combined forces
with tho c. O., and tho two roads arc
now resorting to every cxpedlent IN order
! to delay and hamper the construction OF
the DeepWater Railroad. III illegal war
between tho two roads has been e., Tor
some time. A few days ago the Jury or
the Circuit Court Of Raleigh county for
the second time returned a. verdict OF
So, 900 for the Dccpwater rond against the
G, g. o. for tho latter's right to use q
Maroon pass In the mountains, known rs
Jenny's Gap, where tho DcepWater ROAD
stole march and bought up all tho lands
about tho pass. The verdict was, now
ever, set aside by Judge Sanders, and 1t
is said the case will be carried to tho
higher court.
The latest development In the fight IS
the attempt to eXpell tho onglneers or tilo
Doepwater road from the field BY meas
Of forest fires It is said the forests IN
tho section where the latter company's
engineer corps was at work were fired
and for days the section where the sur
veys were being made was rendered un-
tenabe
The Dccpwater road Is destined to pc
a rival of both tho G. & O. and the NOR
folk and Western. 1t begins at point
on the Great Kannwha Riyer, N Fayette
county, near Deepwater ana eHtenus
through Raleigh and adjacent counties
towards the celebrated Flat Top coal re,
glon, opening up soms of tho finest coal
territory In the State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13

refreshments recalling tho picturesque
ness of the Latin Quarter, IN Paris.
The Entertainment Committee OF the
club Is composed or the Chairman, M a.I,,
NJ. c. ttersoi,; Mr.sS Al q. q ones t!iu
Miss Bessie Hammond. IL.
Tho decorations will accord WIN ", ti ~
nlidwinter season OF festivity, ana DO OF OF
holly, mistletoe and running cedar.
rho regular, monthly meeting OF ne ~
Bonrd Of Directors Of tho Richmond AT AZ
Club was held at the club. corner +, o.
Madison nnd Grace Streets. Friday, nf f13ch
noon. Various matters connected VIII
the welfare OF tho club were cons1dcrcd;;
rhe Following resolution was offered anu
unanimously adopted:
8Hi'Resolved. That this board returns
thanks to Nj. r. II. Mayo for MS re- Y.
cent acts OF kindness; and expresses us
warm. appreciation ofstlie great gene,r-
osity and unfallifg friendship when nc
has exhibited to this club Oh many occa-
sions III tho past. ils. i i. !,
ton. There arc about $50 members en-
rolled. and the classes arc being wen
attended,. t#fa
s. rho Industrial Chapter of Holy Trinity
Churcl, will hold NJ Christmas sac !, az
ming Monday, December 14tl, ana co l'-
tinuing through the week.
This sale will embrace fancy articlcs
OF every kind, dressed dolls and ot ne.
things appropriate for Christmas silts'
5i53 49, t#G
The, Ladies' Morning Musicale assem-
hled Thursday at the usi,ul place OF meet
ing. A large number OF ladies were pres
ent ana q most cnjoyablc musioal pro-
gratnmo was rendered. a
The Board OF Managers of the Wo,
mans Christian Association Will meet
Monday, Dccember 14tll, at noon IN me
association rooms. @
Tho Old Dominion Chapter, Dnughters
az tho American Revolution, Will give
IN informal ten at No, sl1 East Grace tc,
street, OH Tuesday December 1oth, at
a lecture will be delivered By the Rev,
Dr.. Robert Strange, to the Daughters
on this occasion.
Lvmail--McLean.
Among tho number Of pretty afternoon N.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13

wr.aat hed with the graceful Southern sml-
lax and punched with white japanese
chrvsunthemruns. An orchestra played
from u palm screen opposite the drawing
'0 Mnn toH'' were banked with smilax and
maiden hair ferns. from which wlllte
blossoms looked out. Palms were
grouped wherever backgrounds were neeu-
ed; green fGstaons draped doorways ana
ran.sied walls, and the flower Whlteness
was intensified by the clear radiance OF
White wax candles In silver candelapra
and cpndlestlcks
Mrs. Neal and Mrs, Miller stood TO re-
ceiye their guests under bell OF Whll,
carnations and maiden-hair ferns, ana
were charming types Of young Richmond
,natronhood and brldchood. Mrs Neal
wore u white crepe dc chine, incrustsd
with petaled luce and hand-wrousht en-
broIdery. Her jewels We're diamonds her
flowers white carnations. Mrs Miller
was in ivory white duchesse satin, with
court train, panels Of point lace back
and front, and corsage trimming OF the
same Her laces were caught with dia-
| monds. and she held In her hand large
bouquet OF Niphetos roses.
| The punch, bowl was presided over by
| Miss Mary Elizabeth Moore and Mrs.
John Miller. Miss Moore was In white
! otamine, garnitured In lace and chiffon
and worn with pearl ornaments, Mrs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13

williamsburg, Va, left Richmond yester-
day for Washington, D.. c., to attend
the fourteenth annual meeting OF the
George Washington Memorial Associa-
ton. meeting at Rausciler's Tomorrow
ct T. NJ.
Mrs, Decatur Axtell. the chairman OF
the Richmond committee Of the associa-
ton. will leave tomorrow to be present
Mt the meeting, where she Will act as
proxy for Mrs. Gulelma Harrison, of
BRANDON and Mrs. r. s. Thomas, OF
Smithfield. Va.
St. Johns Circle of Kings Daughters
will meet tomorrow ut 4 P. NJ. with Mrs.
George Curric. of Twenty-oighth ana
Grace Streets. This meeting, the last
before the holidays, is important.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
RECTOR OF ST. LUkE's
Ashburnham, Ontario, TestIfes to the
Good Qualities Of chamberlan's

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i think It is only. right that should tell
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think to be able to take any duties the
next day, as my voice was almost choked
by tho cough. Tho same day received
an order from you for bottla OF your
Cough Remedy. at once procured
sample bottle, and took about three doses
of the medicine. To my great RELIEF the
cough and cold had completely, disap-
reared, and + was able to preach three
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Respectfully yours,
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weddings in Norfolk during the past
week, the Lyman Mclean nuptials has
attracted special notice on account OF
tho prominence Of tho parties directly IN
terested.
The bride, Katie Esteile ~; Mclean
daughtcr OF Mr., and Mrs. William Nc
Lean, is we'll known in Norfolk society
where her beauty and accomplishments
havo won for her a host'o OF friends.
The groom, MIR. William r.. Lyman, IS
manager Of the Norfolk branch or tine
Cable Company, and is ono of the best
known and, progressive young business
men In Norfolk. ts4.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Corley ana mr..
George w. Grcener, of Richmond; tho
la tier being best man, were among tho
large number of guests who witnessed
the impressive ceremony.
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they will spend the winter. They will
stop first in Kingston.

stop first in Kingston.
Mrs. George Haydock, of Cincinnati,
formerly Miss Ellie Carmichael, Of Rich
mond, who had intended spending
week with q friend here, has been pre-
vented from coming by the grave illness
or her father, tho Rev, DR.. Hartley Car
michael, the former rector OF st. Paurs
Church.
Miss otcy Minor who has been attend
ing school In Leesburg, W. Va. will re-
turn Saturday accompanied by her
friend, Miss Abney, of Charleston, w.
Va, who will spend the holidays with
her.
Mrs. Nathan Klein. Of Chicago is VS.
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Wallcrstein, Of No. 2ll East Grace
Street.
Mrs. Frank Buzzolarl has just return
cd from a two years trip to Europe.
The Misses Buzzolari will remain abroad
for another year.
Miss Sue *. Gordon will leave shortly
TO spend the winter In Santa Monica.
During tho spring Miss Gordon expects
10 travel through California
Miss Marglc Knowles, who has been
studying for year in Paris under, the
teaching OF Mrs. Morris Black. VIII go
70 London for Christmas with Mrs. Black,
and will return to Richmond about next
Easter.
Miss Knowles singing has been much
praised by competent foreign critics. she
viii be cordially welcomed back to Rich
;mond, where she has always been q
fayorlte.
Mr.. and Mrs. j, Cabell Brockennroueh
ihovo returned from mn extensive tour
through Egypt, Palestine. Greece, Tur-
Key and other parts OF Europe, They
viii stop for a short time with Mrs.
c. p. II. Burgwyn before going south
for tho winter.
Mrs. Charles Washington Coleman OF
#r.- q I d.. . u .