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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
Welcome Teachers.

Next week will be Teachers Institute
week, and wo are glad to have the time
come, when so many young people will
be in our midst. Now we have a little
friendly advise to impart to the teachers.
1t is this. II during your stay in Hope
you should happon to think of anything
you need i'll the line Of Dry Goods or
Shoes, go straight to Fl. H. Wasem's,
there you will find that he has made
great preparations for you. He has a
nice line OF washable dress goods, Of all
descriptions. Laces, Embroideries, Silk
Mitts, Windsor Ties, Hair Ornaments
and thousand and ono articles you
n.RV9e6d. In Shoes, we'll, don't know
whore to begin, or where to end in des.
cristm our stock. Come in and we wi ill
M,toEyou as nico and cheap line as
you can find west Of st. Paul.
t. 4p 9ur. provisions for the ladies we
have not overlooked tho needs of the
Gentlemen Teachers Summer under.
|: wear SOC. suit, nice and fine. Sec ou1
English Enamel Shoe. 4-in-hand's at
10cs., 20c., and 25c., in endless variety.
If you want to write letter, come in
AND make our store your headquarters
II. II. WAsEM.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
The Northwestern Hotel.

/, This popular hostlery is gaining in,
good will with the people each day..
Landlord Wheeler does the utmost for
the accommodation and comfort of his
guests, and endoavors to make every
thing cosy and home-lil5e. Farmers will
find tho Northwestern good place at
which to stop and take their meals when
in town. Especial attention will be given
for the entertainment of teachers in at
tendance at the Institute. Call and see
us and learn rates.
3 T.. J. w. WHEELER.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE
BY ADVERTIBENIE

nEFAULT has been made in the conditions Of
IL Mortgage made Dy John Holland MOrtga-
gOr, to James r. Mellen, Mortgagee dated Dec.
7th, 1885, and recorded In the Office Of the Regis
ter OF Deeds Of Steele County, Dakota Territory.
now State Of No. OAK, on Dec. 17th, 1856, In
book 'A". 0! Mortgages. on page 2S2. on which
there is claimed to be due S7tiB and 75-lO0, and
no action or proceeding has been instituted at
law or in equity to recover the debt thereby secur-
ed or any part thereof. o..
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue Of power
of sale contained iii said mortgage, ami Of the
statute In such cases made and provided. the said
mortgage will be t0recosed aud the premises
therein described sold at public auction, at the
front door: of the Court House in ShefbrOOke
Steele County, No. Dak., by the Sheriff Of said
County. 0f his deputy, on Saturday. May 4th. 1885,
at O'Clock In the afternoon to satisfy the amount
which shall then be'due on said mortgage with
the interest thereon, and costs and expenses OF
sale. aadS50. 90 attorneys fees. as stipulated In
said mortgage In case OF foreclosure.
The premises described IN said mortgage. ard
so 10 be sold are situated III Steele County, North
Dakota, and known and described as follows, to-
wit: The N. +. X of Section IA, In. Township
14s North Of Range 5B West. containing 100
/ DATED, March goth, 1895.
+ 49, y. JAMES r. MkLhES: Ha..lsi:o
L. A. Krpyzr, Attotnesy for Mortgages. .s's'''
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
II. IS. CURRY Commander.

Mr.. G. Hss.IsEM1NcEn having ceased
his control qth the PIONEER, it passes to
the present management. We esteem
it pleasure in saying that our kind re-
CARDS are extended to him and his estinl-
ablelady. Whsreyor thaym cast their
lot in the futare M as h0ppts' that pleasures
may surround them and that the future
of their lives may be lined with flowers.
1t will be plsdsars fpr us::to know that
success is attained in their future ven-
lures. = y = . : = -'''"'>' ''~''
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
Dan Fulmer and G. w. shumwa

Dan Fulmer and G. w. Shumway's
families left Thursday morning for their
new home, North Freedom, Wis. Mr..
Fulmer leaves on Saturday with their
household effects. Messrs. Fulmcr and
Shumway have purchased general
store at North Freedom and they now
launch their bark on the Mercantile sea-.
Mr.. Shumway is now running the bust
ness. The PIONEER wishes them success
in their new venture.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The I. o. o. r. and D. of R., lodges
marched to the NJ. E. church in a body
on Sunday where Rev. z. James preach
ed to them very effective and practical
sermon. =. .~
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

-.Youngsap are coaaially; invited to
attend tho district conference for Trail
and.stcele .caunties,, s1hder the auspices
OF the State: Young MEMS Christian, AS
sociation, obe Held at May1ville, May
1921. For. particulars address Seldom
Crockett, Mayville, N. D.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The case l.. A. Freeland vs. R. l..
Furlong, before Justice Presley and tho
Board of Cancellation, on Monday, Apr.
29th, was adjourned for trail Monday
May 9Th.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

A Lecture by M1sa Preston, State.
President Of the w. G. T. U. will be
given at the Congregational Church on
Friday evening, May 10th. Admission,
Free. There will Ladies' Meeting in
the afternoon at P. M. at the Church.
COMMITTEE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

|: "i--C. S. Moorso, who purchased the
Hope Grist Mill is sending to this place
big stock Of general merchandise. 1t
is expected to arrive this evening. Sec
his s".add," on tho 4th page.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Tho G. A. r. and S. of ", will cole
brate on Decoration Day. A full pro-
gram will bo given. Prominent speakers
and several new features will be intro.
ducsd. Program later.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

III this Issue does not contain an
agreeable amount Of news, it il because
we did not have timo, as tho new man.
agemcnt took charge Of the paper on
Thursday morning, giving but two
days. ss.Ssi s....Sf il.'
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Teachers attending the Institute in
Hope this year, will find the best of ac-
commodations at the Hope House. The
most convenient hotel, being nearest the
school house. Good large rooms. and
rates moderate.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

-FrancsM. Coolf-apd Miss Edna
Curry, boAFef Colgatejwdre married at
the rcsideaee of H. J. Harness, on Thurs
day eveninigEsby the Rev. 2. James. Tho
PIONEER With all their friends join in
and wish thsm happy and prosperous
AutuIe. i,rEG 7rrrf..,3- ~. :. ~
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

AT meeting Of the Steele County
Telephone Co. on Wednesday, Mr.. Bug.
bee secured the contract for hauling the
posts and Messrs. Christianson & Coch-
rane for setting them.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

etH8 DR.. Featherston's next visit to
Hope will bc all day Saturday, May Is,
to Tuesday morning, May %. Office at
Hopo House. At Page May 23 and q,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Tho subject for Rev. VIM. Gillespio's q
sermon at tho Congregational Church
clnsxt' Sunday morning will be.--"A FREQ
pardon fol. the greatest sinner." A cor.
dial invitation is extended to everybody.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Owing te the fact that. Lieut.. Coy.
Worst will>lscture IN Hope on the 9th.
the Eastern Star have T, changed the date
of their ehtertai. ment from Thursday
evening, May 9Th. to "Wednesday: evening,
May 9Th. 9oh't forget tho change Of
dates. ~, s;i;:s t<}C5@,' ( H., g !.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Con-
gregational church will meet at the home
Of Mrs. J. D. Brown, next Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
Notice, Of Settlement Il Of Account.

STATE countS On Seata 81 stssie oA County Court
In tAe qattsT tps EEsstata Of kagak Olson. De.
duly appointed and qualified Administrator Of the
Estate Of Enger OlsOn Deceased. has rendered
and presented for settlement, and filed In said
SG h na ana q ms mn t
rFdaMA.> >Gx4H95 being a day Of Il term Of said
pGoil To- Ntetbe 1st.day of the May term. A. D.,
I 1886. AtH o'clock A. NJ, at the Court Room Of
;laid g C0Uhs at the Court House In the Village OF
EShfibro0kS An said County Of Steele, has been
dulT npp0ttLeH by the said Court for the settle
snollt of sai6accOunt. ut which time and place
any person interested In said estate may appear
and lille his exceptions In writing to said account.
and contest the same. fN:E
Dated at sherbrooke, N. D., this End dsysof
April. 1895.
Judge Of the County Court,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Remember the literary and musical
entertainment given by the Eastern Star
at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening
May sth.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
Neal Wasem had narrow escane

Neal Wasom had narrow escape
from runaway on' s9a9y. Hiz taat,SsS
got frightened attic breaking "a off, f.tth ttho
neck -yokeEtut he succeeded in turning
them intoa6e corner of the livery ani'
buggy bal& and stopped. them. Look
out Neal! sts y-Y I " /! i;
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
WALL. PAPER!
aMamberd 8 Jacob{oh,
STATE OF, E,NoRrn DAKoTA,1 se

STATE OF: NORTH DAKorA,l
In the matter Of the Estate OF William venabe,
Deceased.
7 An Instrument purportlng to be a true copy Of
III 1ife 5Hi ~, aI hes!t ta M M an4 ~ ne
ough State OF Illinois. Deceased and the probate
thereof duly authenticated, having been filed IN
this Court on the 9TH day yOf April. A. ID. 1893
together with petition Of Annie f.. Venahlo. tx
ecutrlx. named in the said cory Of said VIII for
the probate thereof and the issue Of letters testa-
lnentary to her said Exccutrix.
1t is ordered that Monday, the 9th day Of May.
1895. at 10 o'clock A. NJ. OF that Gay, at the court
room Of the said Court. at the County Court House
In the Village Of SherbrOoke. In said County OF
Steele, be and the same is hereby fixed as the
time and place for proving aaid VIII and hearing
said petition.
Dated at shelbrcoke, the 9th day Of April, A. D.
W. L. WARREY,
Judge O. said Court.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The Phonograph man who had his
headquarters at the Hope House for
several days loft for Coopsrstown on
Wednesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The Rebeckahs gave social enter
tainment in tho I. o. o. F. hall on Fri.
day evening 26th Of April, celebrating
the 10th anniversary of oddfellowship.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

"A. G.. Warner, of Dixon, Ills, who
has land interests in this county, re-
turned home on Saturday after two
weeks stay.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The people Of our county want to
look out for the Russian thistle as we
understand it has been found in the
northeastern part Of the county.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

"A fine line Of baby bonnets aud null
hats expected next week at the new
Millinery. --latest styles Of hats, bonnets
and fancy neck wear always in stock.
MRs. J. A. WARNER.
MEs. +. o. H1nscu,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Rev. z. James drives to Mayvillo
this morning, and goes from there to
conference at Laramore.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

May 26th 1895 will be Memorial Sun
day, when the regular memorial SER
vices of the g. A. r. will be hold at the
Congregational Church. Rev. William
Gillespie will preach the sermon. Let
all the G. AR. members turn out as this
is your service. Everybody invited.
BY order
HIS. CURRY Commander.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The Woodman Camp at this place
has an invitation from tho Page Camp
to visit them. We understand they are
going in body on Monday evening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

] --Wm* *st1ingsr and wife Of Coopers-
town, were visiting with G. W. Dawdy
and. family on Saturday, Sunday and
!; Monday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

DR. Foster will remain ut the North
western over Saturday and drive to
Cooperstown on Sunday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

In the case L. A. jacobson vs.. Jas.
Dorrance before Justice PRESLEY yester-
day, a verdict was rendered for the
plaintiff.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

v,-Hon. J. j. Wamberg went to Bis
marck on Tuesday on business. He re-
!; turns this evening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

-Tsko your jewe!ry repairing to II. H.
Fu'lmer, at the store of Stewart & Drow.
Watch repairing and engraving spec.
ialty. a nice line of Watches, Jewelry
and silverware. Bargains in Watches
and Jewelry. Call and learn prices.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The hunters havo been securing the
prairies lately for wild geese and as a
result several bags have been brought
to town.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Bert and Chas. Warner visited in
the northern part Of the county the
latter part of last week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Born, to Rey. and Mrs. z. James, o.
Saturday morning last, daughter. !. :.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Two are glad to know that J. A..
Officers youngest son is recovering from
his severe sickness.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

-Is it not time to stop the cattle and
horses from running wild in the streets
and vacant lots of Hope?
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Try sack Of the Queen of the
Valley Flour and you will use no other,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Miss L4orana King has oponed her
school in the South part OF the County
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The boys are getting up their cour.
age this week to smile at the school
ma ans next week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

There will be no services in the M.
e. church on Sunday. Rev. James is
away 10 conferepco.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

-FoR SALE: 100 bushels of millst
seed. Inquire at Steele County Bank;
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Lieut.. Gov Worst will lecture in
Hope next Thursday evening to the
Institute.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

A. E. jacobson, Of Cooperstown,
passed through town on Saturday on his
way south.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

No Editorials appear this week, be-
cause we did not have the time. :
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

State Examiner, Langlie. of! Bis:
laarck wasia toyn on Thurs ay. !
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Mrs. Aasved returned last week
from her visit with relatives in Easton
township.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

When in need of Flour try "Queel
Of the Valley" Rice Sells it.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

200 bushels Of clean German millet
seed for sale. F. r. RUGG.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Miss Aasyed opened her school
week ago, in Barnes county.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Tho Band Boys are meeting twice
week practising appropriate music for
Memorial Day.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

VIM. Young, Travelling Agent for
Cargill Ele. Co., came in on Wednesday
evenings train, returning Thursday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

C. A. Warner moved into his nev
home on Monday and Tuesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

M. B. Cassell, L. G. Goplerud, W. I.
Warrey and family and P. T. Standard
and family, of Sherbrooke, were in town
on Wednesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
PaSturing,

Single Driving Harness, $3.50, at {
w. DAwDY.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

H. II. Wasem is treating his store.
house to coat Of paint.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
: GENERAL POINTERS.

i@ GENERAL. POINTERS.
..ss:-:-4Arbor 4: day May 10th.
l., Rain, Rain and more Rain.
Price of wheat is 50 cents
VIM: Elliott was in town on Thurs
day,
Sheriff Linn was in town on Tues.
day.
The Colgate letter will appear next
week.
II. ]. McMahon went away by train
Thursday.
Election of civic offers on Monday
May 9th. :.
j. A. Officers is working at his trade
III Portland. =.
Prank Curry is teaching tho Wash
burn school. Ha
Bon Wade visited Pickert Sunday
and Monday. ..u
-O.J' Robinson. of Mayvillc, was in
town Saturday,
Mrs. Stevens has moved into Mrs.
Hogue's residence.
Guy Jackson is teaching school in
Lincoln, near Hazlett's.
The school ma'ams will be in town
next week, in full blast.
H. II. Wasem is treating his store
house to coat Of paint.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03
Lands Q for Q Sale!

Look the following list something
will ' - o. ~ T' -
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

To ScHooL.BoARDs:-Agents of var
ious publication houses will be pressing
their claims for certain school textbooks
and trying to quickly close contracts for
their use. But I would advise school
boards to act carefully. There should be
some effort made to have County uni
formity, 80 far as yet remains possible.
Only two districts to my knowledge have
adopted books. am trying to secure
low terms on introduction and would
like school boards not to be too hasty in
buying. I think can advise them to
their advantage.
w. s. HENRY, Co., Supt. Schools.
Pasturing.
I will take in pasture either horses or
cattle by the soeson or week.
J.K. JosLYN.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

FULL BLOODED BARRED
PLYMOUTH RocN eHIcKENs
~: PRIZE WINNING BIRDS.
13' EGGS FOR 500.
&c EGGS FOR $1.75.
!. !. MRS. J. A. WHITE,
HOPE, - STEELE COUNTY. n. d.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

The school ma'ams will be in town
next week, in full blast.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Guy Jackson is teaching school in
Lincoln, near Hazlett's.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

wv L. NrEG ITO:
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

ARE PROUD Of the handsome new Spring lines
Of Shoes we put on sale now. We want you to
see them, whether you wish to buy Or not.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1895-05-03

Mrs. Stevens has moved into Mrs.
Hogue's residence.
The evening times., 1895-09-06
EDUCATIONAL.
1898.
1864. 1898.
EDUCATION FOR REAL LIFE
FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
Tho gr,a-.<>><d., Iix.ci.,xsx. Call1.x,


EDUCATION FOR REAL LIFE
FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
The src1certan Business College,
National Bank of the Republic building.
COZ 9Th and d NV. Day and night
sessions.
SPENCERIAN
N the National Capital and thrc:siiou the
country. is a household word, associated
with thorough business training and q
prosperous career.
The thirty-first scholastic year of this
popular institution begins Monday. Sep
tember 2, 1895. Five departments, viz:
Practical business, fnclpding complete
bookkeeping conrse, English, rapid oai
culauoDs, rapid writing, neral and social
culture, Delsarte system OF expression,
civics, political economy and commercial
law. Practical English. with fnitiatory
bookkeeping, Shorthand and TypewritiDg,
hcluding English; Spencerian Rapid Writ
ing, Mechanical and Agricultural Dra wing
Full corps of thoroughly trained teachers
Location central
Spacious, brilliantly lighted, handsome
halls and class-rooms. Service of gradu-
ates always in demand. Terms moderate
but no competition with cheap schools
Tie leading business men of Washington
were trained in this college and send their
Sons and daughters and candidates for
employment here for training
Columbian commission, diploma for
Excellence of Students Work" in all OF
the above departments.
office open every business Gay and
night, on and after Monday, August 12
Write or call for new annual announce
nept. MRS. SARA A. SPENCER,
Principal ana Z roDrietor
The evening times., 1895-09-06
National Types
Of Female Beauty
BUT THE AMERICAN GIRL IS
"THE ALTOGETHER"
Something About the Irish
Ankle, Italian Hand and
Russian Foot

Mr.. Alphonse Daudet came visiting over
the water, and in London he found many
hkeable things, but through his cherished
monocie, which every Frenchmau wears, Es
saw and disappruved Oft English woman.
He went home and wrpte dreadful things
about her; not that she wasn't good and
Kind and clever, he merely siandered her
looks. This was tno much, 30 as one man
the British editor arose and paragraphed
the Frenchnian in a way to make his hair
curl tight, with true Gaelic rage had he
been able to read English.
The French papers then had their fling,
and a bitter one it was, ton, that almost
drove a war clodd upon the European hori-
zon and proved beyond any doubt that
chivairy of the oldest fashion Is not dead
yet, for it was about just such trifles as
these men broke each others heads a few
hundreds of years ago.
An Englishman selects woman of
stature and fair color for his wife, ad-
mires his sfsteIs and cousins IN proportion
as they possess these attributes and If he
is going TO write a romance or a poem with
pretty woman in it. from the time of
Chaucer to TeDnyson that heroine has been
limned as rosy Of cheek and lengthy of
limb.
However it is readily found that Eng
IishmeD are not alone in prompt defense
of their national lines of beauty, as closely
and as jcalnusly drawn as the boundary
lines of their country, nor are they less
eager to sing and paint the Distinguishing
traits of their Ladies loveliDess.
GERMAN LONELINESS.
What Lely. Reynolds and Romney have
done for English cheeks and the lofty
of the English danes the Ger
man painters have achieved in expressing
a Teutopic approval OF the buxon damsei.
The evening times., 1895-09-06
HANDSOMEST OAK IN AMERICA.
A Massive, Symmetrical Tree, the
Pride of South Carolina.

A Massive, Symmetrical Tree, the
Pride of South Carolina.
What, 60 far as We can Judge from our
observations, is the most massive, sym
metrical and imposing tree in Eastern NORTH
America, is a live oak, Quercus virginiana,
standing on one side of the entrance to
Drayton Manor House, on Ashley River,
near Charleston, s. C. The home of the
Drayton family, q handsome red brick,
Elizabethan mansion, was built while
South Carolina was a British colony,
and ii is said that the site of the house was
selected on account Of this tree. although.
as the live oak grows very rapidly, it is
not Impossible that it was planted with its
mate on the other eide of the drive when
the house was first built.
AT the present time the short trunk girths
% feet 4 inches at the smallest place be-
tween the ground and the branches, which
spread 1873 feet in one direction and 119
feet In the other This tree is growing over
abed OF phosphate, and the demands of
Trade will, therefore, probably cause its de-
Btruction before its time. More than once
we have visited this tree, and each visit
has Increased our reverence for nature, as
We stood in the presence of this wonderful
expression of her power. No one who has
not seen the Drayton oak can form true
Idea of the majestic beauty of the live oak,
the most beautiful Of the fifty species of
oaks which grow within the borders of the
United States, or of all that nature in a SUI
preme effort at tree growing can produce
Garden and Forest.