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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

much progress can be made towards fur
nfshing the accommodations for the ex-
ecutive departments that are now impera-
lively needed. The location Of the new hall
Of records on ground south Of Pennsylva-
mia avenue was proposed In the Senate dis
cussion and seemed to meet with no OBJ
lection. except that to prescribe any par
ticular locality IN the bill might embar-
rass the work Of securing . site. and thus
delay the erection Of the building. The
protest made by Senators against the loca-
tion of this or other government buildings
on the public reservations Of the city meets
with q hearty echo from all who have the
welfare Of the city at heart. With the ex-
eeption Of few OF the reservations which
are now occupied with buildings, It was
the Intention of President Washington and
OF the others who were identified with the
planning and the building Of the city that
these reserved places should be held ex-
clusively for parks and for the beauty
spots Of the future city, which even at
that early day was said would be the finest
city In the country. Aside from this con-
sideration of beauty and sentiment public
parks serve as the breathing places Of the
city. Their great Importance to the health
OF cities has come to be 50 well recosniz-
ed that municipalities in recent years have
Hh.us bhe1t outiays IN ofuer TO repair the
dencicncies Of their original plans In this
respect 1t would be q serious mistake to
deprive Washington Of any Of the space
which the wise founders Of the city set
aside for park purposes. So all the circum-
stances seem to suggest the ACCESSIBILITY
OF making early provision on some harmo-
NOUS plan for the location Of public build
ings In the future instead Of leaving the
determination of sites to the haphazard of
the time. And there II the additional con-
stderadon that the longer the purchase is
delayed the more costly the land will be-
come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

It looks ~ though the time might not be
far on when the great nations Of the world
VIII resort to peaceful tactics instead Of to
the sword to settle any disagreements that
may arise between them No better exam
pie Of this could b asked for than the re-
cent tribunal that sat In Paris TO settle the
seal question a. between this country and
England While ths United States did not
set al shs wanted tn the verdict there II
stin more than . little cause for gratI-
lation in the victory Of the methods Of
peace and of arbitration
And now two Of the leading nations Of
Europe the two that maintain the largest
and NEST costly standing armies. Germany
and Russia. are carrying on . bitter war
against cash other. Yet not q gun has
been frsl or q sword unshsathed. II II blood
less waf. Q commercial war. In order to
even up the difficulties between them each
has raissd IT. tariff a. against the other,
until In some lines the Interchange Of the
commodities Of trade u practically At q
standstu This should be the time for the
United States to step In and take advan-
tage Of this anomalous state Of Affairs.
Consul General Mason. our representative
1T Frankfort. in . report that he has Just
made to the State Department says that
not only VIII Germany cease to draw from
Russia the supplies Of rye and petroleum.
every year amounting to many million dol
lara but owing to the drought win have a
serious dedctt this year In her own home
crop Of grain, which win call for q very
large Importation Of breadstuns from the
United States The tariff went into effect
August 1t makes q horizontal increase
Of so per cent Whichever country comes
out ahead IN this curious and novel corn
mercial war. 1t would seem As though the
United States were false to Its opportuni-
ties IL 1t does not step In to turn many an
honest dollar while Germany and Russia
are pickering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Quay Says the Senate IL Safe.

Senator Quay, who is one Of the most
careful calculators in the Senate, now says
that the unconditional repeal of the part of
silver will be passed by the Senate Sena-
tor Quay expects a hard battle in the SEN
ate and some delay. but he Is now entirely
confident that repeal will pass without any
condition for free silver coinage on any
basis
No member of the Senate Is better advised
Of the attitude OF the various Senators on the
as quite as accurate as that OF any other
member Of the body. He will stand square
ly by the President for a sound financial
policy, and leave party issues to he met
when the money issue is settled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Asphalt Comes Out Ahead.

From the New York Press.
The heavy iron cables which crushed In
the cobblestone pavements on Mercer street
passed over the asphalt on Fifth avenue be-
tween 9Th street and Washington square
without NATURALLY damaging 1t. The old
plan of Gen. John Newton for asphalt pave
ments for light traffic and stone for heavy
will have to be revised Asphalt stands the
heavy traffic better than stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Vests "Partinx of the Ways"


Senator Vests parting Of the ways
reaches back into the last presidential
campaign, when he was pulled down for
assuming to know a whole lot that WASH.
80 about Mr.. Cleveland's views on silver
The Missouri Senator's way at that time
was erratic and he has not parted from it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

From the Minneapolis Tribune.
There is no more reason for an American
citizen In possession Of his senses today to
hide his money In his hosiery or in vaults
than there was for the brainless servant in
the parable to put his money in q hole in
the ground. There il nothing to be afraid
Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
BoYs' DEPARTMENT.

The "Knockabout' Suit IL unusually good for
rough wear. The color is dark gray and viii not
soil easily. The material Il q medium-weight
Scotch tweed. all wool. Double knees. sewed un-
usually strong and pockets all stayed. Style. single
breasted sack Sizes to years.
-s+25.-
The ''Fauntlsroy' 10 . pretty dreo suit for
boys from to ysars Of age. 4 great many
-S425 to $75o.--
'Fsuntlsroy" Blouse Waists to wear with ''Faun-
tlsrOy'' Suits. embroidered plain.
-$1.25 to $4.60.-
Imported Serge Sailor Suits, medium weight.
long or short pants, trimmed In black. white or
gilt braid. Sizes to years. Those that were
s6.75 $500 and Sa75
Now $500
Those that wsrs 800, ~. so. $3.50 and $500
Now S6.2S.-
I'D door. .lOth st. bIoG)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
What the Text Means,

From the Galveston News.
The Bible plainly states the duty Of Con-
gress when 1t says: Let your comnunica-
| ton be yea, yea; nay, nay" This means q
roll call on the repeal bill without any un-
necessary speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Wool Dresses For Autumn.

long suit.bi.
and chAdren han
Here the stylish Esh satinss psouacsd
be Of here Henettas and osshms
here the sturdy Scotch cvu that yoss. year N and yssr cut
How half ouetsdf ssksd himself tbs qus
oo and the following all he M oaney DE nv b
Of voolens anxisus fab1cs only his see N tns
II duty tsu
that half nhr t weuA
certainly bring prcdtabe Q few
While stm WEARING sunm9
following d
bright and change cloths ~
QUALITY IMPORTED REDUCED 10 ONLY SO xAxD
l5C QUALITY BLACK WHITE INDIA LINENS. 1lc YARD
zc QUALITY SCOTCH 0nS9HAMS STYLE ONLY % YARn
i2ho QUALITY DOMESTIC 0INoHAMs srYLEA ONLY %
Enbde1ss writes his adytt 4 an rsssvsa
donar's worth before -
policy TIE ma1~ -
o. he stockh combined three lots"
fsoa n
3oc yard
yard nnhroidery thaf 2s
zoe yard
NEW BUYER OF HOUSEKEEPING Goods
WITH MAKE IT EVIDENT TIE 81 PAIAD ROYAL
WILL GOODS:
fol all sSe snd 81 Bed SPREADS.
fer Huck Tewela. lie eDf sc Anlfnea Tcwdh
CSC and pe Towels that von q at
soc for 10 Frfnsea Table oeth ex1o
$17s IrisA rAnn hsnstiteAsa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Every Man His Part.

From the Detroit Free Press.
If you want to see the financial stringency
relieved do your share. Pay your small bills
and II you have taken your deposit from the
bank put 1t back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Congress should realize that its mission
II to facilitate and not to retard the Inn
provement of financial conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
SHOOTING STARS.

SHOOTING STARS.
The ID. c. N. G.
They're s-comin' back from Sea Grit
With their banners in the blast:
They air covered up with glory
OF the sort that's boun' ter last;
They have hit the bulls eye frequent
As the people knowed they would.
They have done the best they knowed. and
They knowed
Right
Good.
They have tuck the fines prizes
From the very highest shelves;
They saw tes' what they wanted.
An they went an helped themselves.
They're a credit to their country,
An we want 1t understood
Thet they done the best they knowed, an
They knowed
Right
Good.
In the Interests Of Accuracy.
Mr.. Pennersby." said the city editor to
the reporter. did you write this sentence
the congressman stood speeches. with
amazernentr"
Yes. Is there anything wrong with IT."
well, I don't know. Unless you are
very sure of your facts. we'd better change
1t to the congressman was amazed"
What a dazzling. bewildering thing a
city directory In India must be!
Severe.
Experience is a teacher rare
And one whom none may snub;
Sometimes she works with manners fair,
But mostly takes a club.
Selfish, but Frank.
Farmer Begosh was mailing picket to
his fence when the huckster drove up. The
conversation drifted from personal business
to national topics.
What kind of a currency basis do you
favor?' asked the huckster.
"W-a-a-l" said Mr.. Begosh, II s'pose I'm
no different from a hull lot of better known
people in favorin' whut kin reach out an
git the most of with the least trouble"
Yer fur silver. then. amt YER
Nope. I'm fur 'taters. 1 did expect ter
be fur hay, but my 'taters has knocked
my hay clean silly
That" said the man who smote q ca
lamity bowler. lis one of the best financial
strokes I ever made
Too Much for Him.
II never had to throw up my Job but
once" said the base ball umpire THAT
was last season"
Met with some particularly tough GUS
tomersT'
mo. 1t was q game between two deaf
mute clubs. They KEEP so still about the
decisions that I got ratified before the
fourth inning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

The rnaharajah is welcome. every sylla-
BILE Of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

The gold that desires to come in to this
country does not have to stop for Quaran-
/ tine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
They Are Not DISCOURAGED.

The Gould estate lost $1,000, 900 during the
late fuctuation in stock, but the Goulds
show a determination to work along and Go
the best they can and make no complaint
They have $61 ,0O0, 900 left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
CURTAINS AND UPHOLSTERY Goops

We told you Of = special sale Of Lace Curtains
Few days ago. 1t II . big lot Of Scotch Lace
Curtains. recently arrived They are no. last sea-
sons goods. but the newest designs for fau and
winter Of 1sos-94. white and ecru.
-$l.oo to $50 pain
Compare these with others at the sane prices.
Also new patterns In Irish Point, Tsmboured
swta. Antique and Brussels Net Lac. cartaip,,
Prices correct
II = to your advantage to buy Chenille Goods
least - per cent higher.
Plain and figured Cnenille Portisres, frine, ton
and bottom. and ~ yards long. Some rare bar.
gains iron
$3.50 to $500 pAir.-
- Figured Chenille Table Covers. f5c
~ NOTIFIED cAeniis Tube Govern. 7oc
- Figured Chenille Table Covers. ....... &. 30
- Figured Chenille Table ooven. $500
i2+ Figured Chenille Table Cover. ......... $3.50
few lace Bed ssts-sprsad and sAams. Usually
$a.7S to $500.
IT'D
Down Cushions. covered with six and satins.
ruined.
-7sc. to $3.50
discovered Down Cushions, al sizes.
300. to $4.00.-
so-inch Printed Velvet. beautiful designs and col.
orinss, just the thing for mantel draperies and
cushion covers.
-$l25 ylrd.-
S1-inch Plain China SILK.
80 and 7Sc. yard
s1-inch Figured China Silk.
-S7Mc.. 6oc. and 100 yard
ss-inch Bordsred China Silk, especially for drap-
cries.
-$1.0o Yard
Scotch Madras. cream, 20 and 50 inches wide.
-25c. to 62kc. yard
Scotch Madras. all colors. 60 inches wide.
-s7he. to s7hc yard
bo-inch Jute Tapestry.'
80 to CSC. yard
b0-inch Cotton Tapestry.
--SSc. to $3.50 yard
oo-inch Wool Tapestry. Usually s4.oo.
-s1.50 yard
60-inch SILK Tapestry.
-s2.5o and $3.50 Yard
b0-inch Silk Damask.
-$400 yard
bo-inch SIX Striped Drapery old rose. light blue,
cid gold. olive and nile green.
---62hc. Yard
50-inch Drapery SIX.
--$2.S0 to 5000 Yard
30-inch Cotton Drapery.
loo. yard
Snow Flake" scarfs three yards long.
--$225.--
Double-head Rug Fringe. Usually sc.
loo. yard
SIX Fringes. for drapery and fancy WORK.
lis. Is and s7Mc. yard-
Curtain loops. cotton and silk
Sc. to &2.5o pair
We viii send 4 man to measure your Window
for shades and deliver you an estimate Tree Of
charge.
(4th noor. .11th ct. building }
2 oRrRArrs.
owsss prices. per ,ect nksnsss su.ranss.i for
6-
10th 1t. building }
, MAcHrsr. 1880.
ever offered 70 the public Tia sswin< qualities are
attachments and Avs-ysar guarantee accompany
10Th st building
49, Cx.--~.
& Lorunor.
D F srs. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Just ask the members Of the other teams
who won the Hilton trophy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Pittsburg iron nolders have decided to
strike rather than accept q reduction In
pay. The adage that half loaf Is better
than no bread would seem to apply to the
times with singular aptness. But, ~ is
the case with most adages. the DISPOSE
ton to give 1t practical heed Is unfortu-
nately sighted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Mr.. Eckels took hold In very busy Sea
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Col. OFerrall. in his speech at Richmond.
denounces the third party In the south as
being made up of broken down political
hacks. Other expressions Of his Indicate
that he classified them with the nefarious
vehicles known a. "night-iiners"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

LADIES, CroAK DEPARTMENT.
Tan Refer Jackets, double breasted large
sleeves, full back.
-$5.0O-
Navy Blue Serge Blazers, small sizes only.
--$2.50---
Colored Cloth Capes Mt greatly reduced prices.
SILK Wraps suitable for elderly ladies, lace and
jet trimmings. Reduced from $500, $3.50 and
5000 to
800 and s8.71.-
(3d noor .l1th Ut. hldg)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Miss Emma Goldman, the lady anarchist
| II prepared to make the western governors
ashamed Of their achievements a. phrase
makers at q moments notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

With its National Guard, as in other
thingA the District distinguishes itself for
quality and not quantity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
LADIES Sur DEPARTMENT.

LADIES Sur DEPARTMENT.
front. principally large sizes. Reduced from Sl.2S
and 81 80 to
White Lawn Tea Gowns, embroidered front, sma1
sizes only. Reduced from $500 to
--$2.5O.----
Figured Chailie Tea Gowns. neat patterns. Re-
duced from $3.50 to
NO.
White Duck Elton Suits Reduced from $1,000 to
-$5.O0-
Figured Swiss lawn and Orsandie Suits, stylishly
made, small sizes only. Reduced from el260
$l4.O0 and $11.0O to
ga noor. .11th ct. bldgl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
SURPRISES
For the Ladies.

ONLY MED TO BEHIND ROYALS SUIT
Is IN THE wHoLEsALL MARKET 10 PREPARE fou ron
suRfRIeE SEE SUNDAYS PARTICULARS
xNoTaEs suEPss. r. IN STORE You WERE TOLD THs oTHIs
The 1ILdNERY BUYEn OF nkssRs WHITE co OF posroN
WHILE TIE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
OPENED IN PRESENT STORE
AN EYE TO TIE PRESENT 4 wHoLEsALE
aARkkIs HE WHITES OF MANUFACTURERS SAMPLE RIBBONS
SECURED TO SELL xExT-ToEorHINo
TIE RIBBONS WILL BE HERR N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
SOC Lisle Stockings 35c.


the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

New York II now engaged in the uphill
task Of convincing the elevated railway peo-
pie that they do not own the earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Many Other Surprises.

flooks
TO
h
We all
be then
hosy parehss LAdsr Ribbed
QUALITY SWISS RIBBED VESTS FOR
VESTS
rMpoRTED LIbLR VISITS FOR
IHPOkTID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
High=Class Art
I'm
S60k Embroidered
FLANNELS.

WE TAKE PLEASURE IN CALLING ATTHE-
GGH Fo eI I1E III M 1Aa nof Il
Mo M sff9 ID Tts sseRIfIscHfssa Ps iS
Placid UPON THfSE MOST VALUABLE Ma.
POSE FOB WHICH THEY ARE OFFERED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

RrAnr-MADr BEnwrAn.
MUSLIN SHEETS.
81 single bed size. Soc. each.
- or "a bed size. csc. each.
o. &C.. csc. and 79c. each.
1914, ESQ., Csc, sl.00. s115 and 81 SIN each.
special lot Of "a Sheets, extra good quality,
-62c. each
MUSLIN Pillow CASES.
22kxs8, IS, 10 and Zoe. each.
24xa6, Doc. each.
27x36, 20. Is and 3I1hc. each.
MUSLIN BOLSTER CASES.
a2hx72 special at aoc.
21x72, 20 and 45c.
special lot German Linen Pillow Cases, 100
pairs hemstitched, 22la13G inches.
-$i.00 pair
I'D door. .AAtn 81. ploSJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Experience Is a teacher rare
And one whom none may snub;
Sometimes she works with manners fair,
But mostly takes a club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Too Much for Him

Il never had to throw up my lob but
once" said the base ball umpire. THAT
was last season"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

What a dazzling. bewildering thing g
city directory In India must be!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Selfish, but Frank.

That" said the man who smote q ca
lamity bowler. lis one of the best financial
strokes ever made"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

ALL WOOL, IN TEN pIFFER-
ENT PATTERNS. MARROW
EDGES. POINTS AND SEAL
IoPs. EXTRA FINE. HEAVY
WORK. REDUCED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Also new patterns in Irish Point. Tamboared.
swta. Antique and Brussels Net Lace Curtains.
Prices correct.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09

OF BALTIMORE,
Until further notice. Will run their steamers 2:
follows, weather permltting,l leaving South st
wharf nj $50 o'clock r. m.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Puzzled over q Word.

knew an old lady once who was great
" puzzled about the word ''ridama-
daisy" Often she told me when she was
little girl in Ireland her mother would
say to her, "Come, now, get your slate
and ridamadaisy and be off to school. ;"
"Now," she would say, 81 can under
stand why you call child's lesson book
primer or q preparatory or even a
chart, but I never could understand
why our book should be called ridama-
daisy"
The daughter had often heard the moth
er SO express herself and had often Won
dered at the strange word as applied to
lesson book, but one day, after hearing
her mother hold forth on the subject, the
daughter said:
"Mother, don't you think you mean a
reading made easy?" The old lady
studied awhile and at last said: "Wel,
don't know but what you are right, but
can hardly believe that after studying
and puzzling so long and never being
able to find a meaning or solution for
that strange name, 'ridamadaisy,' that
it was so simple after all. Yet reading
made easy must be the proper word, but
what made you think of it," "Why,"
said the daughter, who was a school
teacher, "a little boy came to me today
and asked me for a new pray paddy
book and it took me some time to find
out his pray paddy book was prepare
tory lesson book, and thought some
easy solution could be found for your
absurd 'ridamadaisy book and at once
thought of reading made easy. ~
P. CT. Kelly in New York Advertiser.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Francis nIarion,s Sword,

Whileat the capitol in Columbia few
days ago visitor saw the sword Of
Francis Marion. at had parted COM
pany with its sheath; part of the ivory
hilt was gone; the blade was badly rust
eaten. He was subsequently told that
the clerks in the Office of the secretary of
state slice watermelons with it'll" We
should like to have Attorney General
Townsend's opinion on this matter if
the facts are as stated. It is true that
Marion's sword would last long time,
even if it were employed every summer
to slice watcrmelons with, but that is
scarcely proper use to make of the old
weapon when caseknife would serve
Just as well. If the secretary of state is
sure enough reformer, he might Try
his hand on the clerks i'll his Office. AS q
matter of fact, there is no sword of Cen
eral Francis Marion extant. at the state
house or anywhere else.-Charlcston
News and Courier.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
The Little Fellows Answer.

The story of the rich mans selling all
he had and giving unto the poor was the
subject of discussion in certain Sunday
school class not long ago. The teacher
was illustrating the moral that the les
son conveys. One of her most attentive
listeners was little fellow scarcely 6
years old, but as bright as a dollar, and
with tongue that uses the queens Eng
lish in manner that would make that
notherly old soul sqpirm if she heard it.
''Now," said the teacher very impressive
ly, .sif man is fortunate enough to
make 81, 100000 in the course of his life,
it is his duty to give half Of it at least to
the poor" eyes" interrupted q prim
little girl in one corner, "but how many
men make S1,0O0,00O in the course of
their lives% There was q silence for a
moment, when the little fellow chirped
in the caustic answer, "Darn few
Utica Observer.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-09-09
Settling a Question of Age.

There had been a golden wedding in
the neighborhood the evening before,
and the children had been amicably dis
cussing the festivities of the occasion as
handed down to them in the recitals of
their older brothers and sisters. Sud-
denly there was the confused sound of
long and eager argument, and the mother
quietly stepped to the window, thinking
that if the quarrel on the piazza grew
too serious she must interfere. This is
what she heard:
They don't have to have it until they
are rs. cause grandma and grandpa
didn't till they were ever so old"
Eyes, they do, too" was the combined
reply of the other family of children.
''They have it when they're so years
DID,"
mo, they don't have to be so years
old. They only have to be married so
years"
This was poser, but after an instant's
hesitation the other disputant continued:
well, my fathers lot older than
your father anyhow.
':My papa said the other day when |
asked him that he and your papa were
about the same age-so" (this convinc,
ingly).
sIdon't care. He's ever SO much older.
Glow d you know"
"Why, by. the ages=ef US children of
course. There's John, he's IS; there's
Jessie, 1G; there's Ralph, 13. and Emily,
8, and Jimmy, 6. There, how many
years old does that maker"
..Sixty-two,' triumphantly announced
one of the children of the winning side.
Didn't tell you so?''
''Now reckon up how old my papa IS, !"
said the eldest of their crestfallen oppo-
nents. "Tm 49,, Bess is II, Marion is 0
and Edie is G" "Goin on Z" corrected
one of the younger children, with the as
sertiye truthfulness of childhood.
Now you see that only makes your
papa &c. not half so old as oursl'
"Hooray!" cried little Jimmie of the
victorious family turning almost con-
tinuous somersaults in his delight. ''My
papa's the oldestI My papas the Oldest,
and he's had his golden wedding long
ago, and yours can't have one for ever
SO many years more!"-Boston Herald.