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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13
THE TIMES DISPATCH: RICHMOND, VA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1906.

who are closest 20 him and who know
him best, love him most.
The standard OF Democratic Presidents
has been set very high. but OF all the men
in our day who have lRborcd under and
IN to that standard We look In vain for
one who has walked more uprightly or
held faster to his integrity thar John W.
Daniel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13
SIX HORSES BURNED.
Large Loss Entailed by the De
struction of Stables.

SIX horses were burned TO death IN the fire
which destroyed the James McDonough Livery
Stables early yesterday morning. A large lot
OF other material besides several carriages.
was destroyed.
This Is Tue second fire which has destroyed
these stables. the first having occurred about
eight years ago. Several hundred dollars loss
was also entalied 20 Sullivan and Jones by the
fire. which destroyed some. luu,her belonging
20 them in the rear OF the stables.
Only about $1,000 Insurance was carried. ana
$1,000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13
BY All Means.

Dr. J. 81 Smith called the attention OF tbs
tant matter watch. ought 20 engage the boards
serious sttrulon2that is, the question Of
having Henry c1unty represented 30 the e1-
l-n-ts az TIE jamestown Exposition. This or
position ls tlr greatest opportunity for adver-
t'lng that hirelnia has ever had. or Will have
Within tle prfsaNt century. perhaps. and 10
let II 60 hr unu0tlced would De ia our onin-
Ion. the sneerest folly. Already we are behind
other counties IN this matter. as many OF
tn'm have made liberal appropriations Tor n
proper reprr.entltiOn at this exposition. which
promises 90 30 tire most notable ln the history
- the country Virginia IS already attract ug
me special l.ti-e OF investors AND INN grams
O. Lnls country. and the resource ~ each e.o-
zion ana country Of che state Will d. studied
by thousaais of visitors g. the EXPOS t0n-
/ Ecrrv Eulern.
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L A WON.
Lighter of Two Medical Students
Bested His Opponent.

In its account of the hsticun between
two students OF the Medical College 81
Virginia, a few days ago, The Times-Dis-
patch is informed mat II was inerror in
tion from both sides Is to the effect that
the smaller and lighter of the two an
~ won he fight. his opponent being knock
ed down. The encounter was the result
of PERSONAL differences which /the two
gentlemen do not care TO discuss.
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CASH PAID FOR

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COIN AND STAMP COLLECTIONS.
DESCRIBE WHAT YOU HAVE; WILL
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COMMENT OF VIRGINIA EDITORS.


r rs doubtful 81 any rood resr'. ever cane
~ .berateiv urging or forcing any one
-sr'ucl courses % study beyond those % the
Grammar school The intellect which Is nov
saTiciertiy alive by this time % seek rs own
nc -snwfnt IS scarcely worth struggling over
and q good craftsman s. perhaps lost i- q
p5-r scholar Roanoke Tines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

me heart Of all Ashevillians viii be filed
~ ltl sogr5w this morning when they rad ~
fHe tragic deaths Of patrolmen Bailey ana
lt.aekstsct They fell by a murderers bullets
while acting IA the line Of duty. and there "a
no greater hero than the man who dies az his
paat. let us honor these men by giving them
% public funeral, for they are Indeed worthy
OK tucA trlbutc.-AsheviLe Cltzcn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

N ECEMBER'S ways bring tight-wao
days
To him who has n family.
And many a shift to net a gift
For little Tom or Amelie.
You note the rhyme made hat time,
On "Amelie" ?-No lexicon
Contains a rhyme so strictly prime,
OR French or Dutch or Mexican.
But let that pass: I'm not tho ass
To do my own ~appiauditing1
what 1 would say is, Christmas Day
Needs much prospective auditing.
And Pa must skimp and Ala must scrimp.
TIL IT grows most injurious.
And they must plan and count and scan
And spend their days ~penurious.
Tor It would be too sad to see.
Too SOLDERING and shockiugful.
IL any child, or sweet or wild.
Did not receive his st~ockingful
And Pa, now rash. digs up the cash
To help the kids financially.
So they can buy his gift-my eve
IL costs him quite substantially.
And mother gets him s~mokng-sets,
And father gets censorious.
And SAINT Claus gets the applause.
And everything is glorious.
IT, s H.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13
Ward Granted Rcspite.

Governor Swanson yesterday granted a
respite until January 18th to James Ward,
the negro who was sentenced TO hang
here for murder tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13
People Seen in
Public Places


a jovial and popular Virgiuian who was
warmly greeted at the Capitol, on the
streets ana In the hotel Hobbies yesterday
nnd last night. was Mr.. Frank 2. Brent,
fornor secretary OF the state Board OF
Education. who IS now principal OF d
high school at Lancaster, Va.
Mr.. Brent arrived here yesterday 10
attend tho school book inquiry now in
progress, In which later on he may be a
witness. RE was IN fine spirits. ana had
n good Joke TO tell each one OF his old
friends as he met them. There was only
one thing unnatural about the appear
ance OF Mr.. Brent on the streets OF Rich
mond. and that was the absence OF his
two DOGS. his constant companions during
his residence here.
The Northern Neck IS the finest coun-
t~y I ever lived in" said AIr. Brent. when
discussing his new home, land the little
town OF Lancaster IS q delightful place.
Mere IS no prettier river than the Ran
~pahannock' he went on. and the people
are extremely hospitoble all through that
section" ,
Nr Brent declared tina he was pleased
with his school work. and said he really
enjoyed getting back az il.
I'm speaking Of public AFFAIRS. he was
warm I'm his praise OF President Roose-
velts action with reference 20 the
Brownsville rioters. and expressed the
nope tn-t Democratic Cougressmen would
Nete 10 sustain his position.
Mr.. Brent has "a very high regard for
t"e courage and ability OF the President,
.A' 'h'iNs ne enjoys the confidence OF the
A'"''lo"n people 10 "a marked degree.
"
Captain 7. II Harris. OF blackstone.
and Dr. Rawley w Martin. OF Lynchburg.
Nurphy's.
-
HON Harry ST. George Tucker prosI-
dent Of the Iames-ovn Fvnositfo, q. d,
President Tucker is hers o, rrivato h,,st-
ness. and was i'm rne soir.ts. as ho ereet.s
tho friends he CHANGED to moot I'm the
lobby. TTe rs I'm hirh feather Over tie
next year.
-
r-o~mo- ,fsvo~ Thomas n rer- 90
ct,se 90 lr,~a ''"''S' "l
e.,naf bYei-ess and c-,l - -
ao-,e tris .-ff.r,oo, ~
" |leeN-' county, VINO Is known
KING OF o'is"t TO-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13
NEWS GATHERED
FROM SOUTHSIDE
Interment of Mrs. T. 2. Cheatham
Took Place Yesterday
Afternoon.
EAGLES CONTRIBUTE FUND
Monday VIII Be the Day Tor the
Final Selection OF Federal
Building Site.

Manchester Bureau. Times Dispatch.
40. ll- Huh Street
The funeral % Mrs r. p. Caeatham.
who died suddenly late Monday night.
took place from Meade Memorial Ep.soo-
pal Church az 250 yesterday afternoon.
the services being conducted by Rev. Ben
1amln Dennis. assisted by Rev. j. X. Jol-
An, pastor ~ Central 81 r. Church.
Tho -pall-bearers were: Messre. N A
Campbell. T. A.. Lpecomb. J j.. w. IL.
and s. r. Owens and A. A. A6knss
The interment Was made ia Holly
wood.
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To Christmas Shoppers.

Please buy your presents early.
Early In the day and early IN De-
cember.
That XIII be your biggest Gift OF
the holldsys-to the workers behind
the counters and on the delivery
wagons
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The NEXT TINE

you require a medicine to aid digestion,
regulate the liver and bowels or induce
natural sleep, we urge YOU 20 follow the
plan adopted by thousands OF others SINH
larry aniicted and commence taking
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13
%H0STETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

youm find Il excellent IN cases OF Indl-
gestion, Dyspepsia. Poor Appetite, Heart
burn, costiveness, BWousness, chHis,
Colds, Female Ills. or Malaria. Try II
to-day. Also. ask your Druggist for free
copy Of our 1907 Almanac.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

When me- ere rightly occupied. their
amusement grows cut OF their work.
as the c~oior-petais out OF a fruitful
foWer.-Ruskin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

y Democrats arc % contnU- to igrlr. Dem-
elrat.c wa.orties. whether given iu congan-
l1n or ty the primary plan. then win fhe party
- Jefferson become az dead as is SIS immortal
founder II mo kickers would only Kick our
We believe The ranks would be rehIel Eg
those Who would follow the flag no matter who
bore &c. The man who cannot stiflc "a personal
prejudice iu the Interest u party moves IS not
worthy 60 bear the name or wear the uniform
~ Dewccracy. The Democrats Of the nation
could have made Rryan President, and the Dom
ocrts 0f New York could have made Hearst
aruyuIa Herald
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

Pointing At the elevated cost Of milk.
ue National Association of Ice Cream
Dealers announces a prospective raiea
ia prices. We expected II. Of course
But why this silence from the Amalca-
mated Limturger Cheese Factories. and
the Allied Confederation OF Bonnv Clab-
Der Makers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

We wish 20 contradict the runor to the
eject that Mrs. Storer. late OF Austria.
ls now engaged on a pair % crocheted
thristmas uppets for her old friend. Theo-
dore Roosevelt.
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The state and tho RaIIroads.

After al We have heard ~ tie sasacit,
and tremcld.u- grasp OF the railroad question
by those VIII. framed the Corpomtln Commits.
sion; II tie broad powers granted 20 go. ana
the terrific manner IN which the ra r1aas ale
now being p..orled before the State Commits
sion, We should Judge that Virginia would De-
able 20 cope with any conditions that arise.
The interstate inner Commission. Tho na,v
railroad IA law. and TIE Virginia I.erIsla-
ture may also be Of some service, ana in tho
meantime tle Richmond papers may keep z-t-
ting red o. the face trying TO increase Judge
Lea6e's salary-Norfolk c~dEer Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

The tellest woman in the world has
been discovered IN the person OF 4 Tyro-
iese lady. who stands seven feet FIVE This
is just about the height. doubtless, that
Mrs. Belamy 2. Storer looks 70 her
self.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

me Fl-lman porters suggest that they
get their little gratuities hereafter ron,
Tie company S6.ooo. 90 surplus rather
imam from "a l-ong-sunering public. We
welcome the idea, and in doing so. arc
struck with the remarkable oddness OF
az last getting a tip from a Pullman
porter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

Senator TInman says that the pr.sr-
dents radicalism is ali on parer Tho
Chicago gentlemen whom Mr.. Tulman
addressed as ''baboons" stand ready AT
all times 20 defend the senator against
any such charge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

Says the Boston Globe. sPerhans IN
time there will he a club Of prominent
gentlemen who have misunderstood the
President" one already exists. 7, IS
known, in the vulgar v~ernacular. as TIE
nan club.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

Maxim Gorky has left italy IN a pas
sion, swearing that he Will never set
foot in It again. At this rate. Maxim
wont have any countries left by the end
of naughty-seNen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

THURSDAY. DECEMBER %. 1906.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

II IS now alleged that Mt. PockefeIor
recently lost $40. 40 60 When viii our
prominent men learn that il IS not safe
10 carry loose change around in their
v~est-pOckets?
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Mss tsevcrclylt 'Nare. the plano looks ike
4 had not been busted frr a month Ser
want; That's no fa.ft = mine. maam. TVp
ouiy been here a week '-Chfcaro New-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

The lady, who has a brain ~ sell. would
doubtless find some ready customers IN
Newport, r I.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

Tho Intercontinental Rubber Company
has just been Incorporated with a capltsl
Of 100000. Why not let these fellows
take ED The question OF elastic currency,
AR. shawn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

The Rev. DIT. Perrin gives solemn warn
ing that a war with Japan will be 'uo
frolic." The parson IS u~nwarrantablv
poaching on the preserves OF Congress
man HObson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

Despite all that MT. T1iman can SAL.
Mr.. Waencr, or Vanderbilt CUP famo
refuses 60 see any especial dimculty IN
the race problem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

Press humorists are running over tboir
portfolios and polishing up last veaf,e
Christmas jokes TN they Rad virtually
as good as neU.
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MERELY JOKING
How He Learned.

How He Learned.
Acquaintance; Were SOU ever b1ukaed
Sktnfliut- Was l. Why. / was bunNael so
many times that &c taught me thc game."-
Detroit Free Press.
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Many a self-made man might have spent
his time a lot better making something
else.
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He Knew.

Mrs. Gassitt. "Aiv sister Maud told mo
something to-day Tte promised never p, iclL"
Dit GaSsltt: wei. go on. Pm lstering" -
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Messrs. Depew and platt seemed %
have resigned themselves wholly 20 any
kin % public criticism. rather than 20 I'm
for the more simplided resignation
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a lady astronomer Of Massachusetts has
Just unearthed 81 new stars. She viii
have to 90 a lot better than this before
she can 60 into the David Beiasco class
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

Captain J. II. Harris. OF Blackstone.
and Dr. Rawley w Martin. OF L~ynchburg.
are among the prominent guests at
Murphy's.
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Hon Harry ST. George Tucker. presl-
dent Of the jamestown Exposition. is ia
the city. and SIS stopping ~ the Jefferson.
President Tucker SIS here on private busi-
ness. and was bon fine spirits. as no greeted
tho friends he CHANGED 10 meet in tho
lobby. Tie As in high feather over the
prospects for q great show az jamestown
next year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-13

When Lieutenant Peary states that tho
Pole, "can be reached" ne doubtless
means only 20 imply an entire willing
ness on the part OF the Pole.
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that the man whose ,,te,tioo .omar~
anu humanity Is GOOD has nothing to
-e"l-
me t-lnan porters suggest that they
bet tAelr little sratuities hereafter from
.Aan from Il ions-sonering public We
"etooi"e '.e ldea' and In doing so. arc
WIN the remarkaoie oddness OF
getting a Zip from a Pullman
ioi'oi-
-
~e Neuone Association Of Ice Cream
DS@ir.s announces a prospective raise
~ prices expected It, Of course.
U'is S'Ienee from the Amalga-
n'@.ea Llimnnrger Cheese Factories. and
Der Makers?
-
Senator Tiilman says that the Presi-
DENTS raaiealism is al on paper. The
Chicago gentlemen whom Mr.. Tillman
all times 20 defend the senator arainst
amy such charge.
-
time there will he a club o. prominent
gentlemen who have misunderstood me
President" one already exists T. a.
Ananias club.
"
We wish 70 contradict the runor ~ tpe
effect that Mrs. Storer. late Of Auetrfa
is now engaged on a Daf~ - .~o-so.as
dore Roosevelt.
Tn. tauae. wora, a., a. ~
been discovered On tbo ne-so, -
80 80, - -. r'e "i ASto-
Nf~s peua~v = &C.. roo,1 ~
eoie ~ 'VON HeI-
rraOf- co~tv ~ 30. 49,
foot en- - a~ein A. as, no'eI 2
Won't have on co,nt~iee - = M"1IHl
Of uaughtv-seven "e e"1
recently lost $40 40 - W.. -11
prominent men learn thar IL 60 - 80
TO carry loose change around a. t1sf~
vest-pockets?
The lady, who has a brain 70 sell. would
doubtless find some ready customers in
Newport, r. 7.
-
his time a lot better making something
else.
"
Tho ntercontinenta Rubber COMPANY
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Formor Mayor Thomas ID. JoTress. OF
Chase City. is 40 AIurphy's.
Captain Jefress came down on profess
sioual business. and viii leave for Lis
home this afternoon.
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w. O. switzer. HarrisouDurg: w. T..
Ferguson, Sunolk. and O.. Beecher. Jr.,
Eastviile. are among the Virs1nians at
Murphy's
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Among Tho prominent guests at The Jef-
i'rsln are Hon. Alex Hamilton. ~ Pc
tershlrF. and 1lr. J. NJ. Barr. % Ports
mouth.
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Rhymes TOR 0o-D Day
Yule-Tidings.

Hule- lldlngS.
Noteworthy as hoing tho only ballad
ever written by a newspaper bard on this
topic, in which Che rhyme Christmas
and 'tsthmus" does not occurl
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-08-10
REFLECTIONS.

Poets are born, not paid.
1t isn't fair to even beat a carpet
when it is down.
Necessity is the mother of inven-
ton, but her children don't always
amount to much.
Speak gently" runs the old adage.
But that was before the days of the
megaphone.
The only reason some men get mar
r1ed is to put their property in their
wife's name.
The ice supply will be short this
summer, but most people are fresh
enough, anyhow.
Nell-"Few men can govern them
selves" Belief suppose that's why
SO many get married."
Wigg-"Many a mans hopes of the
future life will miss fire." Wagg-
well, it seems to me if he misses fire
he's all right"
It is a terrible thing when a singer
realizes he is losing his voice, but it
would be much more terrible if he
didn't realize it.
"Does the buzz saw ever drink"
asked the monkey wrench "Well, oc-
casionally I've seen him take a few
fingers" replied the work bench.
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-08-10
English VS.. American RAILWAYS


The upshot of comparison between
English and American railways is that
each country has provided itself with
the system that, broadly considered,
answers its own needs the BEST and
that, when all circumstances are taken
into account, neither has much to
learn from the other. Certain great
defects stand out in each; English
railway financing and American rail-
way carelessness are both deserving
OF censure. Yet these defects, says
Kay Morris, in Atlantic Monthly, are
quite explainable in their outgrowth
from the physical conditions at hand,
and they are not amenable to any Off
hand remedy. Likewise, certain points
of especial attractiveness, such as the
English baggage system and the
punctuality Of trains, and the Amer
lean luxury of through travel, have
arisen from complicated set Of local
circumstances, and could not be trans
planted unless all the circumstances
were transplanted as we'll. Most forci-
bic of all is the impression gained by
such a study that the essential belief.
the very creed and doctrine Of one
country, as regards the economics of
Its railway working, may not be so
much as discussed in another, where
the same ultimate problem is gotten
at in a wholly different way.
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-08-10
-. sS %l
You Must Hustle.

"Hustle" is a word that has come
into very general use of late, and Is
used to express vigorous earnest ef-
fort to accomplish a definite purpose,
1t is not very elegant word, but
it is very expressive. 1t means, &C.
cording to Webster, ito force ones
way" This seems to be the spirit
and demand of this age Of fierce CON-
petition in business and the profess
sions. If you want business, desire
to attain success in any of the learned
professions, you must push for it.,
or you will be left far in the rear.
You cannot sit still and expect wealth
and reputation to seek you out. Some
apparently hug the de2usion that the
world owes them a living" and be-
cause they think they are meritorious,;
they are sure to succeed without any
great effort on their part. Who are
the men and women who have &C
quired wealth and fame? asks the
New York Weekly. Think over their
careers, and you will come to the con-
clusion that in 80 cases out Of 100
they we're "the architects of their own
fortunes" In other words, they had
to hustle. So has it been with all
those who are known as self-made
men. They had not the advantages
that come from wealth, education, or
social position. But they had an in
spring ambition that knew mo such
word as fall" and whether seeking
success in business, or reputation in
q profession, or distinction in states
manship, they labored increasingly
with that one end in view. They
rested not until their ambition was
gratified. So in all the ordinary walks
of life, if you expect success, you must
hustle for it with hand and brain.
Don't expect others to supply your
wants. Supply them yourself. The
world is before you, and you have the
same opportunity as others have had.
Only improve it.
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-08-10

constant flow or urine kept my system
depleted, causing nervous chills and
night sweats. After trying seven diff
.ferent climates and using all kinds of
medicines, T had the good fortune to.
hear of Doan's Kidney Pills. This
remedy has cured me. am as we'll to-
day as was twenty years ago, and my
eyesight is perfect"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-08-10
New Fruit of Value.

A new fruit that seems likely to
prove of considerable value has been
developed by the cultivation of the
very familiar ''maypop," plant which
is very familiar in the southern states,
quite ornamental, easily grown from
seeds and affords handsome cover for
arbors and verandas. 1t is known to
botanists as passifora incarnata. The
fruit in it's improved form is somewhat
bigger than a hens egg and decidedly
palatable. 1t looks like a May apple.
The Virginia enterprise., 1906-08-10
GladStOne'S Books.

Gladstone's activity as book COL
lector is interestingly discussed in an
article on his library in the Nine
teenth Century. He took to reading
at a very early age, and, like many
another boy, was enthralled by "Pil
grim's Progress" and the ARABIAN
Nights" In his school days, and in
deed through his whole career, he was
an eager student of Homer. Late in
life he confessed an enormous debt to
Aristotle, Augustine, Dante and But
Ter. When he was so years old his
growing library necessitated the addi-
tion of new wing to the castle at
Hawarden. Yet he was "by no means
a rabid book-buyer." For rare books,
first editions and elaborate bindings
he had no special passion, though he
was glad enough to get them. "Sec-
ond-hand catalogues" rained in by
every post, and were always carefully
scanned and marked for immediate
rurchase.' Mr.. Gladstones tastes ran
strongly to religion, theology, and
such kindred topics as history and
philosophy. He was, in fact, some
times accused of being more theo-
logian than statesman Whenever he
saw book on witchcraft, strange re-
Hglous sects and the ethics of maj
riage, he invariably bought it; but, al
everyone is aware, he was an omniv-
orous reader; he enjoyed Shakespeare
and Scott, and he liked to run over
the last new novel.