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So Sicilian and Figured Bril-
liantine Skirts, SI.0S.

These skirts are full 1-2 yards wide,
in pretty patterns. Russeline lined and
velvet bound, in short and long lengths
small and large sizes. This is undoubtedly
the best skirt value ever offered in this
city. :. E. .. =. =. :. =. =. ..$l.0S
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry have been issued as
follows:
Joshun Terrell and Rachel Wheeler, both
of Baltimore.
George W. Hummer and Minnie M. sau-
ter.
Ludwig B. Schenck, of New York city,
and Katherine Marie Heath
william E. Allmut and Florence E.
Houck, both OF Montgomery county, Nd.
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Music, Song and Story.

An 'evening of music, song and story"
will be given tomorrow evening at the
Uniyersalist Church. Among those who
will take part are Miss Katie V. Wilson,
the soprano: Miss Alice Piflsbury, Mr..
william L. Wilson, baritone: DR.. ]. W.
Bischoff, the Madrids. and Mr.. David c.
Bangs, reader-humorst.
The evening times., 1896-04-21
widow Wants Her Dover.

Clara b. Pistorio. widow of the late Frank
D. Pistcrio, has brought suit against Eliza
beth c. Hudson and three others, sisters and
brother of her late husband, asking for her
dover in one-fifth of the estate OF the late
Nicola Pistorio. father OF the defendants.
The property to be divided is described as
lot IA, square 926, and lot 1 square 1919.
The evening times., 1896-04-21

orally fair weather will prevail in the
south Atlantic and .Gnlf States. and local
showers are indicated for tonight in Ten.
nessee, Kentucky and A rkansas.
Inc following heavy precipitation lin
inchest was reported:
during the past twenty-four hours-Coi
1.1S.
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$3.50 Suits at S4.85.

Just received fifty stylish Ladies Suits
with full width skirts, russelinc lined
throughout. These Suits are in a variety
Of handsome novelty cloths in the most
fashionable patterns. We have never before
offered such values in suits. =. SASS
The evening times., 1896-04-21
S5 Trimmed Hats, Sass.

Just one more opportunity to secure the
most exquisitely trimmed Spring Hats,
Toques and Bonnets a; about half regular
prices. These hats are trimmed with Iaces.
silks, steels, pOmpoms, aigrettes. etc.
Special price. :. -. -. =. :. Sass
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Thought He Was Diving.

While in Cropley's drug store, on M street,
near Potomac street, Georget own, last
night, Isaac Uncaher, fifty years of age,
was attacked by heart failure, and was at
first thought to be in dying condition.
He was sent to the Emergency Hospital in
the Seventh precinct patrol wagon.
The evening times., 1896-04-21
75C and soc Flowers, Ioc,

Just received another sample line OF
most beautiful Flowers, in wonderful va
riety. Here you will find the greatest Sc
lection, all Observation-Disclosures. &c
The evening times., 1896-04-21
75c and soc Misses and Chill
dren'S Hats, 35c.

One lot Misses and Children's Hats.
in all shapes and colors, i'll plain, fancy
and lace straw. Fifty different styles to
select from. This is another Kings Pal
ace bargain. and one that we are more
than proud of =. =. =. 35c
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ST and z5c Leghorns. &c.

One lot of Ladies'. Misses, and Chill
dren's Leghorn Flats, in plain and fancy
edges. We guarantee these to be genuine
imported Leghorns. .47c
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Crazy woman in the Market

A demented woman, who gave her name
as Mrs. Ware, was found wandering aim
lcssly through Center market yesterday by
Policeman Wood. She was removed 10 her
home. No. 151 Pierce street, in the First
precinct patrol wagon.
The evening times., 1896-04-21
z5C Benini Short Back
Sailors, 35c.

just received 5 cases of this popular
Benini short-back Sailor. This is an
exceptional value, and one that should be
quickly taken advantage Of We will
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Gowns.

One lot OF Empire Gowns, excellent
cotton. whole trout of Hamburg embroid'
cry, large. round collar, trimmed with
cambric ruffle- Regular T5c. quality.
Will go at...................... SOC
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years being nearly $4,000. 900 volumes.
:. At the conclusion of Mr.. Gilman's address
the session adjourned with prayer by Rev.
j. NJ. p Otis. editor Of the Alabama Presby-
terrain Greensboro, Ala. -s
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2sc Silk Velvet Roses. Sc.

Here's another lot of those beautiful
Flowers Just received. in pinks, yelIows
and blues. They come three 10 a bunch
and are mouuted on durable rubber stems.
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Summer COrSetS,

Just arrived, a case of Summer Corsets.
sulI boned, extra side bands. double nett
ling. Bought to sell for rs cents. VIII
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Short Skirts.

One lot OF excellent Muslin Short Skirts
.or ladies, with fine tucks above deep hem
Regular 39c. quality. VIII go at. ESQ
The evening times., 1896-04-21
WITH THE AMATEUR RS.

The CreScents have organized for the
season with the following players: W.
Harris, catcher; g. Herrcll, pitcher; Moses
Goetzingcr. first base; F. Crolard. second
base; E. Rice. shortstop; L. Crolard. third
base; b. Lcary, right field; K. Livingston,
center field: ]. Spantlau, left field. Address
challenges to Moses Goetzinger, No. 1929
Ninth street northwest.
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Wrappers

25 dozen Ladies Percale Wrappers,
Vatican back, very full sleeves. full skirts,
extra long. Regular SIC. quality. Will
The evening times., 1896-04-21
washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-F. and NJ. National Bank. 5 at ISs.
Wash. Gas 80 at AN. American GRAPHIC
yhoae, 80 at So. Lanst0n Mouotype. 100 at "a
The evening times., 1896-04-21

The Iroquois have organized for the
season with the following players: G.
Smith, left field: L. Turner. first base; II.
Donaldson, third base: W. Smith. center
field; E. Thomson, second base: s. Myers.
catcher; I. Rea. pitcher; j. Kohler. right
field; E. Dominion, shOrtstop. They would
like to hear from all teams under thirteen
years Of age. Address challenges to G..
Smith, No. 400 Pomeroy street northwest
The Baltimore and Ohio Stars would like
to hear from the Radfords, Ea giles of
Georgetown, Easterns. or any other team of
baseball players. Address II. Lowd, No.
b04 E street northwest.
The evening times., 1896-04-21
Silk Waists.

Ono lot of Stylish silk waists, in Chinas,
Taffetas. ETC., stripes and checked effects,
full ..Trilby sleeves" crushed bands.
sull fronts. Regular price, S3.9S. Will
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

From CinclaRati Gazette: WIN peo-
pie never learn that II 'cold" Is an nc
cldent 10 be dreaded, md when 1t oc-
curs treatment should be promptly ap'
plicd? There IL no knowing where the
trouble will end: and while complete
recovery Is she rule. the exceptions
nrc terribly frequent. and thousands
upon thousands OF fntnl illnesses occur
every year ushercd in by little In
judicIOuS exposure and seemingly trih-
Ing symptoms. Beyond this, there are
to-day countless invnllds who can
trace their complaints 10 colds"
wiyIch ut the time OF occurrence gave no
concern. and were Therefore neglected.
When troubled with a cold use Cham
bcrlhin's Cough Remedy. II is prompt
and efreotunl % and so cent bottles
for sale by druggists.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

Below is clipping from the Leader.
Of Bloomington. III. The Mr.. Anderson
referred to Is Carlo, son OF Superlntend-
ent w. II. Anderson. He was q gradu-
ate from Madison school, being mem
Der OF the class OF 1891. and OF Bethany
College In 1894. Although he Is only a
little past twenty years old. he has
proven that he has not wasted his time
in his law studies:
The Wesleyan law students never fall
to sho9 up well when i comes to COM
petitlvt examination Last week Mt the
examination In Mount Vernon. ILL.,, be-
fore the appellate court. for admission
to the bar, three members OF the Wes-
lcyan senior law class. c. Anderson,
Frank lIallam and +. d. Rlddlc-were
In the I'VE highest on the list, Mr.. An
jerson ranking first out OF a class of
forty who were examined.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

Saturday afternoon the lawyers closed
the argument In the case OF w. II.
Chapman VS.. the ]. W. Beltz & Son
Company, and the case went to the jury
soon after o'clock Saturday evening
no agreement had been reached, and
the jury was adjourned over until to.
day.
The case OF George Farland va. Maria
Pautsch was dismissed under the -four
year" rule.
Judge Campbell granted n writ OF err,
ror and supcrsedeas 10 the Judgment or
sentence OF the Criminal court in the
case Of the state OF West Virginia VS..
W. T. and Elizabeth Emblem, being the
second case relating TO the renting of
houses for purposes Of III fame, ap.
penled by the defendantS.
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acknowledgement
Ofl1o. Nos, ~ mi " roWrtoentl' stro"I


Don't IIrHItate-Houso & Hermann
pi i.ino tSSn: Mendcl & cO.-sccond
Bieycles-whltc, HandlOy & Foster
This is d Century of New Idcas-MIsdt
Clothing ParlorB-SeCond Page.
Great Bargains John Friedel & Co:
The New Fashions are Asttr-The hub
f'! The wei Dressed Man-Kraus Bros
Emerald Green Velvet Capes-Geo. NJ.
Shook a Co.--EIghth Page.
For Rent-Inmes a. Henry.
Houses and Lots For sale-Rinehart &
Tatum. ~,
Zane.
For Snle.-'rwo Single Folding BEDS ETC.
Notlce-Chew 4 Lewis.
Smoked sturgeon-C: V. Harding & Co.
Wanted MOney-Rolf & Zane.
Are You Ready?-H. j.. BehrenS.
For SaIe-SmAll Stock OF Drugs.
Grand Opera House-The New Gus HilFs
Novelties,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

whenever one announces the subject
OF "MntrImnny," one sees the bachelor
dressing himself up. and getting his
good clothes out and looking his very
prcttlcst. Prof. Windsor. ahe phrcnolo-
glst, who Is lccturIng at Odd Fellows
hall, announces that this evening he
Will give his famous lecture on "Matrl-
mOny;" that he will have seven young
ladies' on the stage and select husbands
for them. from the nualencc.
Prof. Windsor doeS not approve OF
marriage on financial basis, and In
his lecture this evening he Will tell his
audience how 10 make happy mnr-
rlnge, how to select companion on
a scientific basis. II you are already
married he Will toll you how to be
happy.
His lecture Is instructive, amusing,
mud. II you are counting, he will toll
you how to conduct your courtship and
save money Although his lectures
have been free. the demand for admls-
sion has been so grent that 10 cents
will be charged and few reserved
seats at 25 cents for this evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09
SPRING OPENING OF Q. HESS a SONS,

Ala the newest novelties, consulting OF
saitinc., Trouserlngs and ovsreoatings,
now Ia stock.
stylish pnRke-np, hrst-ciasa workman
ship and ut NJ lowest prices.
In oar FurnlshthS Depar tmcnt we ar
Offering special bargains Ia Underwear,
q. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable TaiIeYs and Gents Fnrntsh-
ers, 1891 and 1898 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09
pease Township Primaries.

Over 700 votes were polled at the
Pcase township Republican primaries
held at Martins Ferry on Saturday az
ternoon. Thomas Edmunds was nomi-
mated trustee. Thomas Pugh Clerk and
+. c. Davis and II. McCue assessors,
The vote for trustee was: Edmunds
100: Harry c. Jump, $50; II. Bells. 81.
The vote for clerk was as follows;
Pugh 26g; James c. Tannehlll' 2i2; W.
G. Morgan 22l.
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Excursion 10 NvnNhtngton, %. e., via u. &
q. ThurstlRy, March 10, 1900.

Round trip $40 90. tickets good ten
days. Trains leave Wheeling at 1895,
4:55 and mo n. M; $3.50 md 5:ib p. III.
FOR sleeping chr space and detailed In
formation apply TO baltimore q Ohio
nPgntg
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

"A HIGH liver with torpid liver VIII
not be long liver Correct the liver
with DeWltt'S Little Early Rlsers, little
pills that cure dyspepsia and constipa-
ton. Logan 4 Co, Wheeling. W. Va.
Il. +. Peabody, Benwood and Bowie &
Co. bridgeport. o,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

Money TO loan on real catutc--wcst
Virginia Savings and Building Asgo.
citation. room II Masonic Temple. oftico
hours Glj TO 1916 y. m, every Monday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09
rnr nup oLorHlnRs ANp FuRNIsHgns.
I he New
Fashions are lSiiI.

According to the calendar spring is here, likewise ID
Spring Suits and 0vercoats. The prophecy has CON,
true. We promised to boost perfection up point d.
two. higher-the trying has succeeded, FIVE do say
ourselves There never has been such bang-up goa
stock shown before-beyond compare now you'll agree
Already you're speaking your apprecation-not II
words-in actions. Your satisfaction is contagous-t
has spread-new faces tell us how deep it has strud
in The better we d. the more we do. We've dom
our best, and we'll do the biggest business this sea
we've ever done-thats our reward. Ours is grests
variety to select from-a.bgger moneys worth. You
can see that in our line of
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

DO not let your dealer palm OF on You
any new remedy for colds. Insist on
having DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

The cases brought by James a. Henry
against q, number OF property owners
for building Illegal structures within
the fire limits, were all dismissed by the
mayor Saturday, They may be appeal
ed by Mr. Henry.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

SEVEN beautiful young ladies' will
have husbands selected for them by
Professor Windsor, Odd Fellows hall,
tonight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

60 hear 'Mntrlmony' lecture to.
night, at odd Fellows hall.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09

MORE FUN thnn little ut Matrlmony
lecture ut Odd Fcllowa' hall tonight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09
VELVET oApEs-eEo. NJ SHOOK 8 co.
Emerald Green
Velvet Capes.

The latest New York novelty, can
be found right here, and so can all
the other cape novelties in Silk,
Velvet or Cloth. Beautiful styles
with the fluftiest neck trimmings
imaginable, and prices so reasona-
bic that everybody can afford to
have one.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09
Charge.

IFyou mood SpNClnclOH, cycs tire or hSnd
nchGa when rGhdinE or sewing, consult IS
and have your eyes cNnmlnOd for glasses
FREQ at chnrEr. Dlhlouit CRaNs u speciality,
ffydu itHvG tried HihsFs aRA falIsI To HRa
glasses to suit ynnr eyes, como 10 ~ amt
we viii grind special glasses for your ORAs.
New lenses put " my style frame, Al
klnd- ut glRa-eN repaired, Uuld ElhAaHH
taken In exchange. solid Cold SpCCtRCi0s
fitted to Tho eyes from $3.50 up. StOCt from
SI.OO up. PhOf. SbEFF,
scI0nIiHN OpiiCiRn Rni specialist Ia rHTrno.
ton Of tho Oye, no sinlM street. Head.
quarters for Ar tiHUlai Eyes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-09
Shirt Waists
and Separate Skirts

Constitute the leading dress effects the See
immense lines, ali brand old carried from last
last season Wash Waists 4Sc to $500; Silk Waists up
S675. hummer Skirts SOS. Gold and Silver Belts sway
the Wehaye choice nsswth Medallion Buckles
SOC The Union Shirt Waists for boys all sizes
and qualities.
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Silks

Are coming in every day. Stun
ming effects in large Satin. figured,
Taffeta-ground Silks. Can'tgive
samples Of these. as it wouldtake
half a yard every time to show
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-10

Advertisements and notices, promenades,
shows and other entertainments will be pub
1ished under this head for t1co cents word
for first insertion, cent a word thereafter.
We shall run no advertisement among local
items. Cash must accompany the order. No
charge a1iU be made of less Than forty cents.
o. D. Owen will pay cash for maple SUI
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-10
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts will be held at the Probate
Office in Newport each Monday. At the Office
of F. w. Baldwin in Barton on the second
Friday of each month; the Office of b. f.
d. Carpenter at Barton Landing in the fore
noon of the third Friday of each month.
Parties having business with the Court at
Barton or Barton Landing concerning pend
ing estates will please inform the Court in
advance that he may take the necessary
papers with him.
T. e. ALFRED, Judge of Probate.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-10

one-half and one-fourth price. Be sure
and see ad. on last page.
The board of civil authority will meet at
the town clerks office at one O'Clock pm,
Saturday, August 10Th, 1896, to revise the
checklist.
Per order Selectmen.
Baldwin's Fodder and Ensilage cutter,
with late improvements. The Hghtest
running cutter in the world. Sold by H.
o. Whitcher & Son, Barton, Vt.
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New Advertisements To-Day.

o. w. Locke.
Clement, the Jewe1er.
Barbour's Business College.
The De Laval Separator Co.
Worlds Medical Association.
Gilman & Co.
Child's Business College.
Your Attention a Moment
Sparks s. Aliens Circus.
Estate of Columbus Hartman.
Davis Not Crazy.
Barton Academy and Graded School.
II. N. Stevens-Auction.
Observation-Disclosures for Electric R. R.
neutrality-suspicious. for Steam or Electric R.
r. Also, Savings Bank or Trust Co.
Northern Caledonia Fair.
Orcutt's Cash Clothing Store.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-10
ST. j. 81 J.. G. II. r..

Passenger Trains Leave
HARD WICK-EAST-8:15 m; 1855 a m; 7:46
I'm. WEsT-S:59 m; 4:45 m; 9:26 M
EAST HARDWICK-EAsT-S:2 a m; :04 m /;
1855 D m. WEsT-8:50 a m; 4:36 p m; 9:17
m.
ENSBORO-EAsT-S:36 m; 1:15 m !;
8:O7 pm. WEsT-S:41 m; 4:20 p m; 9:09
ST HNSBURY-EAsT-9:40 M 9:15 p m !;
2:20 pm. WEsT-7:30 m; $500 p m; sos
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TT M { r a g L c
b. & Nj. R. R.-PasS. Division.

Passenger Trains Leave
1NoRTH-5:30 m; 1:20 p m; 1905
pm 9:42 m. SoUTH-12:10 m; sos a m;
8:15 m; l:05 p m; 400 p m; 11:0o M.
OvENTRY-NoRTE-12:3 m; 6:15 m.
SoUTH-7:05 a m; All p M.
BARTON -NoRTH-4:40 m; 1925
p m; sos m; 9:15 m; sos m. SOUTH
-7:15 M $3.50 m; AIS p M; 7:40 m;
11:17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a m; 1910 p m; 4:15
pm; $50 m; TAO m; 1902 p m. SOUTH
1880 a m; SAB M; 1888 p m; Abs m;
1871 m; 8:05
SOUTH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SO m; 5:3S p
m. SoUTH-7:41 m; 4:48 p m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS M; $40 p m. SOUTH
500 m; 1904 p m.
WEST BURKE-NoRTH-3:56 m; IL 80 a m;
SIP m; $3.50 m. SoUTH-8:09 m; 9:1O
am; SIP M; 1900 midnight; 9;05p m.
LYNDONVILLE-NoR m; $40 a m;
11:12 m; $3.50 p m; 4:55 m; 8:15 M
SoUTR-1:1s m; $3.50 a M; 9:25 m; 2:14
pm; 5:33 m; 1920 m; $40 p m.
ST. JOHNSBURY-NoRT m; 3:15 m;
l0:45 a T.; 3:15 m; 4:27 p M; 1855 p m.
SoUTH-1:40 m; 1856 m; GAS m; 2:34
pm; 5:55 m; 12:40 a m; lis m
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East Craftsbury.

G. w. Simpson has built an addition to
his barn. c. w. Wiley doing the job.
VIM. Mitchell's son-in law from Boston
is visiting him.-Mrs. r. S. Mason has
two sisters from New York visiting her.
Mrs. Agnes Marshall is visiting in Con-
necticut, from there she will go to Wells
River, where she will keep house for her
son.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-08-10

Charles Hatch and famiIy.have gone to
Morrisville to run the boarding house for
Guy Goodrich, who has taken an extensive
lumber job there.
The republicans of this town met last
Thursday evening and organized a club.
Officers, Pres, Amory Dawson, Sec., A. j.
Smith, Treas, F. j. Burnell. A commit
teeman was elected for each school district
to get the voters out. Ex-Gov. Dilling-
ham is expected to speak here, the 10Th.
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Irasburgh.

The Y. p. S. c. E., v
at Rev. l.. Dodd's, A
will furnish music.
The Ladies' Aid vii
meeting for the elect
Mrs. Granger on Thu
tendance desired.
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Holland.

Mrs. Martin Ferrin from Clal
H., is visiting in town.
+. Simmons has bought
brothers farms, and moved ont
Willie Kelley has started his
has also bought a Mccormick
vester.
Haying is well along and a gC
ported. Other crops are lookin
an average.
, 1896-10-28
A~MERlCANlZED CHlNAMEN.
How Yankee Sign Painters sophlsticate
Oriental Names,

How Yankee Sign Painters sophlsticate
Oriental Names.
1t is rather amusing to note the curl.
n DISCUSSES under which Chinese names
appear on the laundry signboards 30
thickly scattered through our cities. 1t
is the natural result of the Chinaman's
imperfect acquaintance with English
and the sign painters absolute ignorance
Of Chinese.
For instance, John goes to the painter
and explains-"Want paint washee
washee."
IAN right. What's your name?" asks
the painter.
"Name Cha Lii Ling" replies the
oriental, and down it goes on tho sign,
"Charlie Ling"
1t is surprising the number Of these
Charles who wear pigtails, but it al
ways come to pass in the way just indi.
Gated.
One sign painter did still better. The
applicant gave his name as Cha Ku Ii.
This in due time appeared on u square
red board as follows: "Chas. Q. Lee.
First Glass Chinese Laundry"
1t is often alleged that the Chinese
never become truly American, but here
was n Chinaman pretty thoroughly
A~mericanized, one would fanny. 1t was
from the bumptious sign painter, now
ever, that he got his naturalization pa
pers. Boston Post.
, 1896-10-28

A boy of 4 asked to be taken with his
elders to u ball. He was told that he
must first learn to dance. Upon this he
delivered himself rs follows: "Rut I
tan dance, and my way is more difficult
than your way. ! tan dance alone, but
you have to be holded up" This was
not smartness, perverted ingenuity, as
some might suppose. 1t was n bit Of
perfectly natural child thought. To tho
little philosopher there seemed nothing
in the nature of things to make dancers
dance in pairs" and hold one another
in go tight a grip unless it were to keep
one another from falling.
In many o. these naive misinterpreta-
tons Of what is seen the point Of the
humor involves, of course, u size hit t
grown up weaknesses which lie b |
from the child. A good example Of the
charm of this childishinnocence is given
by Mr.. Punch when he makes little
Jessie ask her m in railway car
riage, why do all the tunnels smell go
strong of brandy?" to the disgust of a
Puritanic looking lady traveller sitting
close by. Here, indeed, Isuppose, every
body recognizes that the butt Of the joke
ia this hypocritical looking lady with
her carefully hidden bottle. National
Review.
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omce, Is cents per hundred.
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