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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-05-15
CHIDESTER BROTHERS.
What They Were, and Who They
Proved to Be.

The first time l ever heard of the
Chichester Brothers, Molly Hayes
spoke of them to me. Have you
seen the Chidester Brothers?" she
asked. never giving me chance to
answer "Oh, Jennie. they are too
splendid for any thing! They are as
handsome as they can be-
WHO are theyp" | asked.
"Oh, they have been in town about
aweek. They are at Tomlinsons, and
they drive beautiful pair of blacks in
a light wagon"
but who are theyP declare, Molly,
you never stop talking long enough to
say any thing"
Molly laughed. She has the sweet
est temper-and did stop moment.
They are'-she said, slowly-"oh,
don't know who they are, except
just the Chichester Brothers; nor what
they are, eXcept-dentists.
''Dentists!' | exclaimed.
Yes, dentists. They are travelling
from place to place in their own
carriage and practicing as they go.
They enjoy travelling, and like to
study the country and the people, you
know. They have two offices at Tom
linson's, but they drive out into the
country and call, and they will go to
any one who sends for them. 1t is
very convenient now, isn't it?"
but never heard of such thing!
At least, not among real dentists.
Who told you about themp"
Told meP Why, they told me-"
"Molly Hayes! Do you know
them?"
Yes, indeed! l was introduced to
them at church last Wednesday night,
and they have called twice. Aunt
Eliza has ordered a set of teeth from
them. wonder they have not been
here!"
They need not trouble themselves"
! said, dryly.
Molly blushed crimson and changed
the subject. Soon after she went
away.
Well, that was the beginning of it.
The whole country went wild on the
Chichester Brothers after that. anG
every one who came near me had
something to say in their praise. The
very fence-rOws seemed to whisper O.
new teeth. | was busy just then, FOL
mother had been quite i'll, and, wher
she was able, father and Jim had take.
her away for trip. was keeping
house and ruling over the boys
doubtless with wisdom, and certainly
with great wear and tear of mind ant
body. We lived two miles out o
Meadowside, lovely old countr!
town, and although the girls wer,
very good in coming to see me, ant
sending me notes and books and pat
terms by their brothers, little and big
l was not lin the swim" of the bus,
town life and fun as usual. had t,
rely on the gossip of callers.
Molly Hayes did not come after tina
first mention of the Chidester Brothers
but l heard, from her brother Georg
and from the other girls, of her bein,
often with those gentlemen and YER
much pleased with their attentions
10 every one except George freel
expressed my opinion of such chanc
acquaintance.
II don't like strangers. anyway
out when it comes to strangers yo
don't know"
"Hello. Jennie! Got you there!
cried Jack the cavalier. The
wouldn't be strangers if you kne,
them, would they?"
And who are sort of twin sChea
John BESIDES" l went on, superior I
the interruption. 81 can't understan
any girl receiving their attentions, 6
even ranking them among her a
quaintances.
But Jennie. they are so pleasal
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-05-15

The temperature of water for
horses is not so much of an object rs
the purity Of it While it is best TO
have the water cool, it is more impor-
tant to have it free from Ill impurities.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-05-15

An old gentleman on the farm, OF
sixty, even If he has had the careful
experience OF forty years. need not ez-
pect to know as much rs the young
man Of twenty
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-05-15

AsRR See wonaers exist in Thousands
nkkD of forms, but are surpassed BY
OA6U the marvels of invention. Those
who are in need of profitable work that can
be done while living at home should at once
send their address to Hallet & Co., Portland,
Maine, and receive Free full information how
either sex, Of all ages, can earn from - 70 ~
per day and upwards wherever they live
You are started free. Capital not required.
Some have made over $50 in . single day d
this work. All succeed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

in charcoal and pencil. Some of them
have been so meritorious as to meet
with immediate purchasers. Many of
the sketches shown are the work of be-
ginners, who have begun well. Many
of them never did any outdoor sketch.
ing before. It is remarkable that there
is an absence of figures and flowers
unless exception be made to the study
of head for which pretty little Edith
Sexton posed The two little Sex ton
girls are excellent models, and would
prove valuable aids to any artist who
cared to paint picture representing
the two little English princes in the
tower.
The artists have painted almost
everything on, about, or near the ISL
and, except the town of Portland.
Prohibition prevented painting. One
object that has been introduced into
almost every sketch is the light house,
marking the main channel, or Port
land light, as it is called.
One of the few points about the isl
and that have not been sketched by
every artist in the vicinity is old Fort
Georges, in Portland harbor. It is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19
Lending an Umbrella.

Zone night after I had turned in,
said a druggist, Il received q call
through the tube and went down to the
store to see what was wanted. There
was q heavy shower in progress, and
on opening the door 1 saw young gem
tleman and lady who had sought the
protection of my awning, having been
caught without an umbrella. The gem
tleman said he had called me down to
ask asia great favor if I would lend
him an ;Hmbrella; that it was late, and
cars were running at long intervals,
and that unless would accommodate
him he didn't see how he could get his
lady home without her getting very
wet. At first thought it was rather
cheeky for total stranger to wake me
up out of sound sleep in the middle
of Tie night, and then add insult to
injury by asking me to lend him nv
umbrella. The young lady looked so
beseechingly at me, however, that I
couldn't decline, and so lent them the
only umbrella had, which was a val
liable silk one The next day the
young man came into the store with the
umbrella, was very profuse in his
thanks, and also purchased very nice
little bill of goods"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

other way, and for the first time real
lied why so many "fresh-air funds"
were started in the East.
A point OF special interest to visitors
in Portland is the house where the
poet Longfellow was born. 1t is in the
lower part of the town and attracts
continual attention.
Another point of interest in Portland,
and which is visited by every stranger,
is Longfellow square, one of the most
beautiful spots in the Forest City of
Maine. In the center of the square Is
the splendid heroic statue of Longfel-
low, born and reared in Portland, the
pride of its people.
One of the Chicagoans returned from
Portland with unique story. A small
boy said to his mother:
Mother, give me money to go to the
circus"
"No, I can't let you go there"
@Then let me have a tooth pulled; ]
want to do something"
There are many beautiful things to
be seen about Cushing's Island, but
among the living pictures few call out
as much admiration as is bestowed
upon @the pretty girl" as she is called
by the many who have eyes for the
beautiful. The pretty girl" is Miss
Lila Wittredge, of Lynn, Mass, who
came here with her mother. Miss
Wittredge has been ikened. unto a
wild rose, she is so fair to look upon.
She is of the brunette type, with dark,
lustrous eyes, a plentiful supply of
black hair, a complexion that is rich
and rare, defying description. Miss
Wittredge is about II years of age, but
is nevertheless belle. She has an
immense repertoire of dresses" in the
selection of which she has shown not
only startling originality but exquisite
taste. The professional artists have
thus far been unsuccessful in getting
Miss Wittredge to pose for them, but
here is an attempt at portrait taken
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19
a DISTINGUISHES JASON.

A Sketch Of General Albert Pike, the Only
Masonic Potentate I'm America.
The most picturesque character in
Washington is General Albert Pike,
late of Arkansas, but for several years
q citizen of Washington. In the bio
graphical dictionaries he is described
as poet, lawyer, scholar, warrior and
distinguished Mason" but for some
years past his fame has been based
principally upon his unique Masonic
rank.
General Pike was born at Newbury-
port, Mass, in 1909. He entered Har-
ward in 1926, and after partial course
became principal of a Newburyport
grammar school. In 1881 he set out for
the then almost une1plored West.
Joining caravan of forty wagons I'M
der Captain Charles Bent at st. Louis,
he crossed the plains to Santa Fe. Re-
manning there until 1882, with party
of forty-fve he went down the Pecos
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19
A High Life Chinese Wedding in Chicago.

1t was a solemn but strange wedding.
The parties to the contract were Moy
Sing, disciple of Confucius, and Miss
Ida Wagner, comely German girl
from Streator.
The ceremony was performed in q
room richly hung IN Oriental trappings,
near Hip Lungs Hotel. There were
present score or more Chinese, few
of WON had wives of Anglo-S Saxon
blood. All were in holiday attire, and
when the marital knot was tied there
was general rejoicing. The rites
were pronounced after the manner set
forth in the statute books of the State
of Illinois. The performance was soon
over, and then the friends gathered
about to congratulate the newly welded
pair, just as Americans do. Then q
queer little orchestra, consisting of four
Celestials, performed on several odd
looking stringed instruments and q
tom-tom or gong, producing a weird
kind of music. There was nothing
elaborate in the dress either of the
bride or groom. Moy Sing wore royal
purple silk robe, with the usual flow
ing sleeves and wide skirt, while his
bride appeared in suit of India silk.
At the conclusion the groom led his
bride to Hip Lungs hotel. at 223 South
Clark street, where he has rented a
suite of rooms. It is an eminently re-
spectacle house, and is known to the
Chinese from San Francisco to New
York as the resort of the silk stocking
element of Monaghan society in Chi
cago. In this hotel two other China
men with American wives occupy
apartments, and the advent of q third
white woman was duly celebrated.
The groom, Moy Sing, is native of
Canton, and is % years of age. He is
a cigarmaker in the employ of Sam
NOV. It is said that Mr. Sing met Miss
Wagner in Streator some years ago
while he was conducting q laundry
there. Chicago Inter Ocean
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

rather an impressive looking fort, al
though it is no longer in use, having
served its purpose.
Excursions to Boston are common
events. These parties usually consist
of ladies, as the gentlemen are too
scarce to be spared. The ladies, as a
rule, are unfortunate, for they usually
encounter a storm, and come back
looking unusually pale. They become
so seasick on the water that it is not to
be wondered at that several of them
wanted the earth while on the ocean.
One young lady narrated her expert
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

tIACClOQS WOQlO De an OuGnt IOf b WuO10
State. Here the caves of Luray, the
grottoes of the Shenandoah, and the
Natural Bridge are lavished within q
distance of 100 miles. This is q record
unmatched in any other part of the
world SO far as known.
The cave is reached by a dfk7e of
mile through the quaint little town
hanging on by its very ears to ra-
vine. An ungainly house covers the
entrance.
Luray is as unlike the Mammoth
Cave as the Casino is different from
the, Tombs. The Mammoth Cave is
vaster, more awe-inspiring, and in it
one realizes such constant possibilities
of danger and attains SO much by hard
work that one feels somewhat like an
original explorer. Luray is a clean,
well-swept domain, into which you
could take a baby, and its formations
are much more attractive as decora-
tons, although less beautiful in detail.
Here are none of those exquisite,
fower-ike formations that deck the
grimS heights of the Mammoth Cave,
but the wide sweep of line, the grace
full curves and convolutions repeated
in vast masses make decoration of
wonderful effectiveness. The peculiar
ity of the formation is that of drapery
hanging in long. graceful folds. Some
times these are in laminated sheets SO
thin as to be almost transparent,
barred with color and at the outer
edges turned and folded like gigantic
leaf. Here are chamber on chamber
hung with these magnificent draperies.
One of the most perfect Of these ar
rangements is called the -"Saracen's
Tent" another is the "Wet Blanket, :"
behind which light shows its beauti-
full translucence and delicate bars of
color. "Helen's Shawl" is another
exquisite bit in texture and color. In
other places the .draperies appear to be
gathered back at the bottom, the folds
strangely not falling plumb.
In other places the folds are so
turned that they resent lie organ pipes,
and we have the cathedral. The organ
gives forth sounds and the guide plays
Days of Absence" with the usual skill,
and then runs through rich, vibrating
CAOIuo. AuC Y ud1ty VI tuc SOuuu Ii
like that of a deep-toned organ. Near
by on another short series of folds the
guide strikes chimes, bell-like in quail
ity and full of melody.
Elsewhere the formations are veget-
able rather than floral There is bed
of caulifowers and new potatoes in
glistening coats. There is also a fish
market, with rows of fish hung up for
sale and long-necked geese plucke for
market,
The imagination is not forced in
these resemblances, which would sug-
gest themselves to the most unimagi-
native. In the cathedral there is a
dainty statuette which looks like an
antique of the Madonna and Child, and
a little group that is easily resolved
into Christ blessing little children. The
trouble at such places is that these re-
semblances are too greatly insisted on,
while the charm lies in those hints
which will not bear pressing. Here
are the usual halls The Bridal Cham
Der. the Giants Hall, Pluto's Chasm,
with a shadowy Proserpine in the
gloom, Diana's Bath, the Frozen Cas-
cades, winter than the other forma-
tions, and the guide says later forma-
tons
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

F the Valley Of
the Shenandoah
had been devoid
of all human in
tercst, It would
still @ surpass-
inglyattractiye.
Nature got up this
valley. with. sthe
to is t ihsher
minds eye, writes
Mary Gay Bum
phreys In the Chi
Lcago Inter Ocean.
= -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

ting fresh air" The @fresh air. con-
sisted of . sheepish-looklng young
man, who had his arm about the pretty
girls waist, who in turn rested her
pretty head upon the young mans
shoulder. The Chicago girl lookedthe
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

ences on the boat. When she awoke
she found that it was daylight and that
she had desire for fresh air. No one
was in sight except pretty girl. a
stranger, who remarked that she was
getting up early SO as to get some fresh
air. The first lady asked what time of
day it was, and was informed that it
was Just four o'clock in the morning.
After q while the Chicago lady went
on deck and saw the pretty girl get
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

Dobbins' Electric 6oap, ples into netkjne.
.sss before the story i kill tell you ifssH; q
Is own perfect quality, If you Win give IL
one trial. Don't take limitation. There are
lc.a of them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

summer resort, but Cushing's Island
has brainy element, and it's visitors
are not judged by ordinary standards.
The artists and pupils who came here
from the West have had but since the
first of July in.which to prepare the
many sketches now on exhibition. The
pictures have been placed in the hotel
reading room. The sketches include
water colors,, Oil paintings, and studies
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

THE urgent re-
quest of the guests
Of the Otta W a
House, as well as
at the suggestion
of art, lovers of
Portland who are
interested IN the
3work of Chicago's
! sketching party, an
exhibition is now in
progress here at
which are seen
some of the many
sketches made on
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19
AT CUSHING s ISLAND.
SKETCHES AT A PLEASANT RESORT
DOWN IN MAINE.

Pretty Pictures and Handsome Girls
The Work OF Chicago Skotching Club
Longfellow's Birthplace = Sandwich
Parties.
[Cushings Island, Me-, letter to Chicago Inter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19
AGood. samaritan.

81 am a merchant and planter, writes
Mr.. T. N. Humphrey, of Tenn, "and it
gives me great pleasure to say that for severe
Coughs aud Colds Aliens Lung Balls am is
induced many to try it, with the best of re-
suits" :.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19
ALIENS LUNG BALSAN ALWAYS CURES
PHARISBURG. O.. N

PHARISBURG, o., May Is.
Messrs. ]. N. HARRIS CO-GenfIemen: Permit
me to say that for several weeks l suffered with .
severe cough. first used Depig's Cough Balsam,
Which gave fair trial which syailed me pothing
that time was thought in the nrst stages Of Com
sumption. Ny cough being more severe than ever,
then commenced using ALIENS LUNG BALSAM,
which has ehectually cured me. conscientiousy
believe it to be an excellent medicine, and as
sure you that 1t will AFFORD me the highest possible
qualification to commend 1t to any person you may
refer to me. Yours truly, NEWTON MURPHY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

AFTER q man has been married q
few years he never lodges when his
wife throws anything at him.-Law
renee american.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

It will soon be time to- talk about the
thermometer again, but don't you be the
one to BEGIN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

The man who keeps an exact cash account
of his daily expenses generally earns an ex-
pert book keepers salary trying to remem-
her who're the money went.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

Give q sensible woman her choice between
q diamond ring and diamond pin and she
will take the nng every time, because she
can look at 1t herself.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

If af1ie ted with sore eyes, use Dr.. Isaac
Thompson,s Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

The grub makes the butterfly; the black
smith makes the fire fly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

THERE is a statue of Bismarck at
Cologne, and it makes the eyes of
Cologne water to look at it, he is so
homsly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19
mn CAVES OF OLD HRGTN1A.

a Region Fun Of Romaneo-Curious and
htsrosting Vegetable Formations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

Woman has her weak points. But this is
no alIusion to her ability to talk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19
How to Gain Flesh and Strength.

Use after each meal SCOTS Emulsion; it
prove rapidly upon its use. For Consump-
tron, Throat affections, and Bronchitis it is
unequalled. DIR. 1hos. Prim, Ala. says: 81
used SCOTS Emulsion on child eight
months old; he gained four pounds in q
month"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

The Topeka Steam Laundry will do your
work in frst-class style. We pay express
charges one way. agents wanted. r. A.
Ripley, Manager, CPS jackson street.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

the island during the past few weeks.
It is something unusual to have an art
exhibition during the summer months,
and hardly an ordinary. attraction at q
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

Oregon, the Paradise OF Farmsrs.
MA squaAls elinata certain and abundant creps -
a sraia. and stock eounty In t,s world
= = .tioa ftss Addrs Che Oree,n Imatgrahsa 0eaE2
~ 0FDROn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

while "the pretty girl" was writing
letter, pastime that seems to give her
great pleasure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-10-19

Album Agent-@You see, madam,
our albums are much superior to any
other make, being handsomer, stronger,
and better in every respect. It is al
most impossible to tear or destroy
them. To show You how well they are
made I will take this sample by one
leaf, swing it about my head, and -"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-06-28
Humor OF Irish Blunders.

An Irishman. testifying ina police
court. was asked To explain why hs
had ''shown the white feather" ON. Z
certain occasion. Ills better to be .
coward for five minutes than dead all
your life" he replied. Another Irish
man. while accompanying . fishing
party. had a bad fall down steep
mountain slope. Picking himself up
he devoutly exclaimed: GLORY be to
God that l wasn't walking back over
the mountain dead manu-
An Irish lady. observing that her
bed curtains had caught tire hurried
away to fetch water. She caught up
3 can of water, and as she was about
to pour it upon tho flames remembered
that 1t was hot water. and mentally
decided that it could bs of no use. An
Irish school boy placed cup full of
coffee on sloping desk. FiIding
that it overfowed. he sough toren,edy
his difficulty by turning the cup
around. An Irish tenant wishing to
raise the roof of his cabin began by
excavating the floor. . s,1a-ss
An Irishman On u gentleman saying
to him. 'How did you like that whisky.
Pat?" at once replied, Sure, your
Honor, it has made another man Of
ME. and that other man would liks !
glass. too" A temperance lecturer
might make that bull do good service
in illustrating the fact that ..the first
glass does the misclIief.-L0ndon Spec
tat0r.