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The Land of NeyerwQs.

Where are all those shining valleys which we used
to sing and rhyme,
Purple with the clustered fruitage of the harvest
fields of time?
Where are all those young ambitions, framed in
rainbOws aureoled
With halo mist Of glory>wOven from the sunsets
gold?
Gone before their realization like effects without
Vanished in the misty limbo Of the Land of Never
Where all those topping Castles turret tipped
with mOOnt glOws,
Gay with youths anil laughing maidens, thrG their
echOing porticos?
Where are those aerial brownstones with their
gargoyles of red mist,
Touched with sardonyx and topaz and with gold
and amethyst?
They have fioated on the summer clouds that never
wait nor pause,
Down below the horizon Of the Land Of Neverwas.
Where are all those golden galeons floating the
With their sendal sails distendcd, bound for the
Hesperides,
Sailing through the dashing dolphins, thro' the
archpelagos,
Where each waited breeze is heavy with the Gin
namon and rose?
All! their huks have turned to shadow and their
sails have turned to gauze,
And, like dream ships, they have vanished In the
Land of Neverwas.
It's the purple land of rainbows island far
away,
None but little folks and babies meath its fronded
branches stray;
Never does bird of passage land upon its tower
ing cliff,
But sometimes a daring poet 1t from his
dream-blown skin,
But when he tries to sing of it neither heed
nor pause
For most men are disbelievers In the Land Of
SAM WALTER FOSS.
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and its friends entertain no fears as to its
success in the contest with crack COM
panies from all parts of the country.
The organization is. in a way, a pioneer
of it's kind. Five years ago several MEM
bers of the High School Cadets determined
to form a military company to be made up
exclusively of members and ex-members
of the famous High School corps of cadets.
The command was soon nodded into shape,
and 1t adopted the name Morton Cadets"
in honor of Levi P. Morton, at that time
Vice President of the United States. On
several occasions Mr.. Morton has aided the
boys financially.
For nearly two years the Morton Cadets
remained what is termed an Independent
military organization, but early in July,
1892, at full meeting, the command de-
cided to enter the National Guard. and be-
come soldiers in the eyes Of the law. At
the same meeting the boys made up their
minds to hold an encampment.
Maj. d. L. M. Peixotto. at that time chief
of ordnance of the militia, mustered the
Morton Cadets into the District Guard,
July o. 1892, as company b. second bat
talon, and two weeks later the youngest
organizat ton in Gen. Ordway's brigade left
for its first camp. having accomplished a
remarkably large amount of work in an
equally remarkable short time.
The encampment was held at Piney Point,
Md, was the biggest kind of a success,
and every member of the company in at
tendance enjoyed himself to the utmost.
Military discipline, however, was strictly
enforced. and the baby member of the Dis
trict of Columbia National Guard returned
home rich in tactical knowledge. The COM
pany went into camp at the same place
in August, 1885, Last summer no trip was
taken The brigade earppI in June next
will be the first time 'the Company has par
ticipated in an outing with the District
Guard
competitive drtl was held last fall at
| Alexander Island. and the. Morton Cadets
entered and took second, place. with the
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orem: cornet. B. F. Gottwals. r. L.. Ste
vens: trombone, c. H. Henney; flute. Ed
mond Becker. Louis Fahnestock. IT.: piano.
Miss Becker; drums, H. g. Sims. The pro-
gram will be as follows: Crown Him Lord
Of All. chorus; orchestra, Oriental March.
Benedix: Joy to the World. chorus; cello
solo. o God. Thou Art My God. Petri. Mr..
F. A. Berry; Welcome For Me. chorus;
soprano solo. Miss Catherine Stickney; or
chestra, o Give Thanks Unto the Lord.
Mozart; Y. NJ c. A. Quartet. Christ Arose.
Messrs. Schneider. Heininger. Chase and
Campbell; WIN Your Anchor Hold? chorus;
violin quartet, Where is My Home? e. A.
Lovy; When the Roll Is Called. chorus;
Savior, Source Of Every Blessing. Wallace;
orchestra; Scripture reading; address by
Capt. H. T. Fisher Of Cleveland. Ohio; Or
chestra; benediction.
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FoolfnE the Busy Bee.

From the London Daily News
Mock bees and spiders! A writer shows
that some flowers form a striking excep
ton to the rule of Decentralization. The
bee and fly orchids, for example, which
would be much more commonly seen on our
English chalk downs but for the ravages
of greedy collectors. fertilize themselves,
and do not want to be bothered by buzzing
bees and flies. So a cunning device has
been reSorted to. No bee will enter a
flower in which another bee Is already at
work; therefore, to protect the entrance
the lip is enlarged into a process exactly
resembling the headquarters of bee Tin
the hy-orchid it resembles a large hy). To
the spider-orchids, another British species,
1t seems to have occurred how a still more
trying shock might be administered to the
nerves Of troublesome insects so it displays
in it's orif1ce the likeness of large spider
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the Memphis compe- NS"H''
titton was announced several weeks ago
Capt. Shilling called a meeting. and in
short order the boys decided to go to Mem
phis If the necessary funds could be raised
to- defray expenses. Drills have been held
each evening, and are to be continued I'M
til the time of departure.
In the way of equipment the company
has ordered a complete outfit of full dress
National Guard uniforms, to be worn for
inspection and on parade. National Guard
fatigue uniform is to be used for hard
work in drilling and general rough wear.
The outfit will also include white duck
trousers, and probably blouse similar to
that worn by the High School Cadets.
Neat fatigue caps will be supplied. The
boys are to have collars and gloves both
of the same pattern. while for inspection
an effort is to be made to secure shoes
similar to those used in the army. Capt
Shilling will not permit the wearing of
lance toe. patent leather or tan shoes, nor
is any member of the company to take
civilian attire of any nature on the trip.
Capt. Shilling intends that his company
shall, as near as possible, pass a perfect
| irsI ection, and he declares that rifles, ac-
couterments and brass ornaments will
not show suspicion of dirt when ex-
amired by the judges. Apropos of passing
| a perfect inspection, the company means to
carry off the prize of $500 for the best dis
ciplined company at the encampment. The
discipline at present is exceptional.
AS to the route the company will take to
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AFTER THIRTY YEARS.

From the A1otobuia, Ohfot Bencon.)
Mr.. Fred Taylor was born and brought up near
Hmira, N. T., and from there enlisted in the
hundred and eighty ninth regiment, N. Y. v. J.,
with which he went through the war, and saw
much hard service. Owing to exposure and hard
ships during the service, Mr. Taylor contracted
chronic diarrhoea, from which he has suffered now
over thirty years, with absolutely no help from
physicians. BY nature he was q wonderfully Wig
orous man. Had he not been, his disease and the
experiments Of the doctors had killed him long
ago Laudanum was the only thing which af-
forded him relief. He had terrible headaches, his
nerves were shattered, he could not sleep an hour
day on an average. and he was reduced to
skeleton A year ago he and his wife sought relief
In change Of climate. and removed to Geneva,
Ohio; but the change in health came not. Finally,
on the Recommendation of r. ]. Hofner, the lead
Ing druggist of Geneva. who was cosnizant Of SIM
liar cases which Pink Pills had cured, Mr.. Taylor
was persuaded to try box. 'As a drowning man
grasps straw, 50 took the pills." says Mr.. Tay-
lor, but with no more hope Of rescue. But after
thirty years Of suffering and fruiless search for
relief. I at last found It In DIR. Williams Pink
Pills. The day after 1 took the first pills COM
menced to feel better and when had taken the
first box was in fact q new man." That was
TWO months ago. Mr.. Taylor has since taken more
OF the pills. and hh progress is steady. and he has
the utmost confidence in them. He has regained
full control of his nerves and sleeps well In
his youth. Color is coming back TO his parched
veins and he is gaining flesh and strength rapidly.
He is now able to do considerable outdoor work
AS he concluded narrating his sufrerings, expe-
rience and cure to Beacon reporter, Mrs. Taylor,
who has been his faithful helpmcet these many
years, said she wished to add her testimony in
faver of Pink Pills. ITO the pills alone is due the
credit of raising Mr.. Taylor from a helpless in
valid to the man he is today" said Mrs Taylor.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor cannot find words to
express the gratitude they feel recommend too
highly Pink Pills to suffering humanity. Any in
quires addressed to them at Geneva. Ohio, regard
Ing Mr. Taylors Ease they will cheerfully answer.
as they anxious that the whole world shall
know what Pink Pills have done for them. and
that suffering humanity may be benefited therebys
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain all the elements
necessary to give life and richness to the
blood and restore shattered nerves. They fog
sale by all druggists, may be had by mail from
DIR. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N.
T.. for 80 cents Der box, or six boxes for $3.50.
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a the drill hne. He

team. I'd Lit. Robinson.
The majority Of the members of the
company are or have been in the High
School regiment. The roster comprises:
Sergeants E. E. Herrell, A. B. Claxton. A.
w. Shilling. E. NJ Taylor and H. L. Mark;
Corporals 8. A. Wimsatt n. r. Sisson. G.
]. Harris and ]. C. Gather. and Privates
J. w. Babson, J. A. Barr. E. G. Bailey. G.
H. Beuchert, T. Blandy, H. A. Ball. H. L.
Brown, ]. F. Brewer. J. F. Butler. e.
Grant, C. D. Church. F. O. Grayson. g: P.
Mangan. H. u. Moran, C. Mayer. F. MOI
kow, G. +. Plugge. g. F. Pierce, B. Rey-
nolds, A. F. Specht, L. c. Steward, j.. e.
Smith. c. A. Trueworthy. T. Trueworthy,
Lee Ross, j. H. Williams, William Wagner.
H. H. Sheets. J. F. Sheets, C. H. Lyman,
jr., and Charles Dunn.
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THIS WHALE FED ON MEAT.

Parts of u Fossil ZeuglOdOnt Are Being
Put Together Mt the Smithsonian.
Back of the Smithsonian Institution is
long wooden building erected for temporary
purposes, one room Of which would be
suitable headquarters for the witches Of
Macbeth. 1t would be hard to imagine
place more weird of aspect. Jars contain
ing reptiles and batrachians of various
sorts in alcohol are arranged on shelves,
while from the rafters and beams overhead
hang skeletons of a hundred species OF
beasts and birds. The skeletons are In
process of drying, the bones composing
each animal being tied together in bum
die with strings. In odd corners are sus-
pended boas and other serpents In lesic-
Gated condition. One would not look In
vain for the "eye of newt and toe of frog"
nor yet for most of the other ingredients
of the classic caldron.
A ZeuglOdont.
In the middle of the floor is a great box,
which contains something not readily iden-
titled by the casual observer. 1t Is new
acquisition, and very precious|in fact,
nothing more nor less than the back part
Of the skull Of fossil zeuglodont. 1t was
dug up a while ago in Alabama, and the
Smithsonian experts have been engaged
for some time in chiseling 1t out. For, as
should be explained, the fossil was found
embedded in phosphate rock, and the lat
ter had to be cut away very carefully IN
order not to injure the specimen. This
work has now been completed, and the
portion Of skull and other bones unearth-
ed with it will soon be ready for exhibition.
The remains of zeuglodonts have been
found quite plentifully in Alabama and
Mississippi. They have been dug up In
other parts Of the south and In Europe
also. They were huge creatures, attaining
a length of from fifty to seventy-five feet,
and it is believed that they were whales.
They were not larger than some whales OF
the present day, and were very much more
slender. The name given to them refers
to their teeth, 'zeuglodont" meaning yoke
tooth" Their teeth show that they were
carnivorous, as are the surviving sperm
whale, orca or KILLER whale, and other
species.
Fake Sen Serpent.
But there are some authorities who as
sert that the zeuglodonts were more nearly
related to the seals, and on this question
an interesting controversy has been going
on for some time. Unfortunately. no COM
plete skeleton has ever been found. But
| the remains here described include certain
bones hitherto undiscovered, which throw
| light on the subject. The matter will
| doubtless afford topic for a scientific me-
moir. For the present 1t Is rather secret
| and the details are not ready for publica.
| ton. Eventually the fossil remains will
| compose an exhibit for the edificatfon OF
| the public. 1t is worth mentioning, by the
| way, that not long ago the backbones o1
| two or three of these zeuglodonts were
| Joined together by an ingenious fakir, who
advertised the combination as fossil sea
serpent and exhibited it as SUCH For a
while 1t imposed even upon people who
might have been supposed to know better.
| The vertebrae Of the Zeuglodonts were long,
while those of modern whales are short.
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list Lieut.. Trnlles. ferring to let actions
speak louder than words. He feels a strong
degree of confidence in his men, and is of
the opinion that an organization of young
men, the majority of whom have had train
ing in the High School, will compare favor
ably with any maiden company to be seen
at Memphis.
The Morton Cadets are not going TO
Memphis with the expectation of winning
the championship CT the United States but
on the contrary they are ready to back
the National Fencibles for all they are
worth to carry off the Galveston cup for
the third time. The youngsters mean to
enter three classes ihoweter. and. If pos
sible, will return 10 Washington with
prize in each class. Then friends of the
organization are legion, and their efforts
at the coming driN will be watched with
the utmost Interests by all Washington.
The commanding officer.aof the Morton
Cadets. Capt. Edgar A. Shilling, began his
military career in Company F of the High
School Cadets during the school year 1870
'91 Two years later he had risen to the
captaincy of company Gland carried on
companies. Mr.. Shilling. iii August, 1893
enlisted in the Morton Cadets, and within
a few months thereafter was elected first
lieutenant of the organization When the
captain resigned Lieut!1' Shilling was
promptly promoted He isyhighly regarded
by military men in this city, is member
of the brigade board of examination OF the
National Guard, and although extremely
youthful in appearance, no doubt Is enter
tanned that he will make a reputation FOR
himself and for his company at Memphis.
First Lieut.. G. f. Tralles also began
soldering in company F. High School Ca
dets in 1s90'91. After serving as cor
poral. first sergeant and lieutenant in the
school regiment, he enlisted in the Morton
Cadets. was warranted as sergeant and
| later elected second lieutenant. But a few
months ago he was promoted to the first
| lieutenancy. Lieut.. Tralles is capable
! officer and hard worker, and commands
| the first platoo with ability.
| The second lieutenant of the company Is
| Charles NJ. Robinson, jr., who has had con-
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The Trnmp's Opportunity.

From the Atlanta CONSTITUTION
Queer things happen IN this world. A
tramp took refuge in an old graveyard In
Georgia, and prepared for sound nights
rest between two graves. About the hour
when churchyards are supposed to "yawn."
he was awakened by strange noise, and.
on looking up. he discovered an escaped
convict in the act of filing his shackles.
AS the tramp stood up, the convict, in SUI
perstitious ,error, fell upor his knees,
whereupon the tramp arrested him, deliv-
cred him over to the authorities at the
camp near by, and received reward OF
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EIflIIlet 1udTU as
a competitor. The
youngsters made an
e X C e llent showing,
and were highly conf
pliinented by the
army officers who
acted as judges. The
C o m p a ny returned
from across the river
bearing a handsome
and costly stand of
coiorS as a reward
for their efforts.
Since that time the
drill fever has been
strong within the or
ganization, and when
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They Looked Dissusted.

From life.
First New Yorker-"Were there many
New Workers IN Chicago?'
Second New Yorker Dust from Chicago
ct imagine so. So many Of the people
passed on the street had such a disguested
look"
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Why She Married.

From the New York Weekly.
Clara-"How under the sun did Edith
happen to marry Mr.. Awkward?"
Dora-"He was the bane of her life at
every ball she attended, and 1 presume she
married him to keep him from wanting to
dance with her."
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Memphis, no definite
arrangements have as
yet been made. The
drill team of forty
men, with four or five
substitutes, will COM
prise the company
that is to be taken
into camp. No staff
Is to be taken, nor
will the team be
hampered by anybody
or anything not alb
solutely essential. AS
for the company's
chances for prizes,
Capt. Shilling Is keep
ing very quiet, pre-
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After the Funeral.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Little May lat the funeral of little Bes-
sizes mother)-"Your papa will marry again.
won't he?
Little Bessie--"Oh, yes! but not till after
the funeral.
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At the Charity Dali.

From the Brooklyn Life.
Penelope-"Mr. Goldrocks has never paid
me any attention before but he danced
with me five times last night.
Priscilla Gealor sly)-"Oh.. WELL 1t was a
charity ball, you KNOW"
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Realistic Poetry.


From Life.
witticusse-"what do you think of these
Lines to Gas Company"
Pitticusse-"The meter is false"
Witticusse-'That's done Intentionally to
make it realistic.
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siderable experiences
il q graduate Of the
Business High School
and was captain Of
one Of the companies
there. Last July Mr..
r o b l n 8 o n accom-
panied the Emmett
Guard to Little Rock
as left guide of the
drill team. Upon the
promotion Of Lieut..
Tralles Private Rob
inson was unani-
mous1y chosen sec
ond lieutenant Of the
Morton Cadets. He
Is a good soldier, and
his experience will
prove valuable to the
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A Sketch Of One Of the Crack Mill
tary Companies.
PREPARING FOR TEE MEMPHIS CONTEST
The Personnel Largely Composed
Of High School Graduates.
THE WATCHWORD
MESS SOMETHING

MESS SOMETHING
unforeseen occurs,
the Morton Cadets.
company A, third
battalion, District of
c . l u mbia National
Guard, are going to
M g m p h is, Tenn,
early next, month to
compete in the big
Interstate drill to be
held In that city. The
company is young,
ambitious, determin-
ad Qnd nnth,,o{ao otto
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charming little So
cial clubs in New
York is called the
Tourist Club. 1t Is
q woman's club,
though it is not COM
posed. as one might
suppose, of expert
onced travellers. On
the contrary. it was
organized for the
especial pleasure of
those women that
are temporarily or
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FOR SLEEPLESSNESS
Use HOrsfOrd's Acid PhOsph;

And you who toss and turn all night and long and
long for sleep to come will rS4sAs 1t.
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Something About Trunks and How
to Pack Them.
A CLUB OF MENTAL TRAVELLERS
New Ideas in Luggage That Con-
tribute to Happiness.
P E D E s TRAN T Up S

Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.
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~ NE OF THE MOST
II charming little So
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st. Elizabeth's.-The Easter celebration in
the chapel at st. Elizabeth's Asylum will
be held at 8 pm. tomorrow, and will be
conducted by Archdeacon G. F. Williams,
rector of Christ Church, Washington, who
will also deliver a sermon. The music will
be of an unusually high order, and will be
under the guidance Of Prof. Edward Davis,
who will also be organist. There will also
be a full band present, and at appropriate
seasons take part. The band will comprise
two violins, cornet, clarionet, trombone
and bass viol, and these. with Prof. Davis
sional The Creation. Haydn's magnificent
production Of that name. The other por-
lions of the musical program will be: An
them. banks; Bonumest, ninety-second
psalm. 1t Is a Good Thing to Give Thanks,
and Deus Misereator. sixty-seventh psalm,
God Be Merciful, concluding with the
hymns Victory and A1leluia. The recess
sional will be Onward. Christian Soldiers,
by the organ and full orchestra. The choir
will be composed of Mrs. o. French and the
Misses Quaid. E. Mattingly and Brown,
sopranos: Miss Katie Downey. contralto;
Messrs. Watson and ScaggS, tenorS, and
Mr.. o. French, bass.
Gorsuch NJ. E. Church.-The Easter mu-
sic will be as follows: Now Is Christ Risen,
Clark; Christ Is Risen, Lorenz. Precentor
Mallory. Sopranos-Misses Stella Crump,
Emma HUMPHREYS. Clara Daily, Eva Crump,
Ida Weeks. Mrs. Kate Simpson, Mrs. Nellie
Smtthson. Mrs. Gertie Ruff, Mrs. Burrows.
Contraltos-Mrs. Mamie Goodrich, Mrs.
Fannie Randy, Miss Addle Lynham.
Tenors-:wm. Kahlert Joseph Hunt. Bassos
j. H Goodrich VIM. F. Lemon, VIM. H
Tracey. Appropriate sermons at II am
and 7:30 pm. by the pastor, Rev. ]. H
NJ. Lemon.
Israel Metropolitan C. NJ. f. Church.
Easter service, with special music, as fol.
lows: The Spacious Firmament on High
arranged from The Creation, DR.. Addison
double chant. Bowring; Gloria in EXcelsis
old chant, anonymous; Christ, the Lord, is
Risen Today, Gluck; Praise Ye the Lord
anthem, arranged, Verdi; Christ. Our Pass.
ever, Buck; Remember Thy Tender Mer.
oies Farmer. evening hymn. Now the Day
is Over, Hastings. R. w. Thompkins
chorister.
Y. NJ. C. A.-The Sunday service of mems
Gospel meeting of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association will be at o'clock as
usual, and program appropriate to the
day is arranged The Y. NJ. C. A orches
ira twenty-four members, will be present
Prof. Z. \. Lovy. director and leader; NJ
NJ. Bartlett, president; first violin, J. A
Eisenbeiss, E. Fl. Johnson, A. Beck
er, Miss Frank Evans. H. Stras
| burger, Phil. Phillips, viii Roome; SECOND
violin, J. Becker. l.. Cohen, Harry Click
viola. David NJ. Gatti; cello, F. A. Barry
basso. W. C. Brown; clarionet. Howard P