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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17

| before he could eat raw eggs, drink
from teacup and smoke pipe-ac-
complishments which were shared in
higher degree by his wife, Miranda.
Some years after this, in 1898, Consul
accept an engagement with the Zoologi-
cal gardens at Manchester, it having
been agreed that, in return for board
and lodging and care in sickness, he was
to exhibit his performances in public.
The managers Of the gardens, not being
aware Of Consul's high moral character,
and fearing that he might leave the
premises at the first opportunity, locked
the door of his apartments on the first
night of his arrival. This was an in
dignity which the newcomer took inn
mediate measures to resent and to cor
rect. Having read some of the marvel
Gus tales about how certain prisoners
had escaped from their cells by oddly
improvised tools, he set to work ON
teaspoon and in short time had de-
vised very serviceable chisel.
With the aid of this instrument he
soon regained his freedom, and since
that date never knew confinement. I'm
til the time of his death Consul might
have been seen any fine day, gravely
parading the walks of the gardens in 4
decorated coat, stockings
and shoes, wearing comfortable soft
hat and leaning on a cane. Occasion
ally he smoked pipe, and he always
had pleasant word for those whom he
met, whether they were within or out
side of cages. And it was with the
greatest sorrow that the people of Man.
heard the news of Consul's
death.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
LEES MAGNANIMITY.
The Great Confederate Leader Was Above
Petty Spite.

The Great Confederate Leader Was Above
Petty Spite.
The keynote to the character of the
man is found in this anecdote of Gen.
Robert L. Lee. sF Ieg3frtF
Early in the war, before he had proved
his prominence as general, he was
severely criticised on more Than one oc-
casion by a certain Gen. Whiting.
Whiting had stood at the head of his
class at West Point, and was considered
bright and capable man. One day
President Davis, wishing an officer for
some important command, called upon
Gen. Lee for advice.
"What do you think of Whiting?"
asked Davis.
Lee answered without hesitation, COM
mending Whiting as one of the ablest
men in the army, well qualified in every
way for even the most responsible place.
One of the officers present was greatly
surprised, and at the first opportunity
drew Lee aside.
Don't you know what unkind things
Whiting has been saying about your"
he inquired.
Lees answer was of the best
81 understood" he said. shat the
president desired to know my opinion of
Whiting, not Writings opinion of me-"
-Argosy.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
THE GENTLEMAN APE.

Consul Was One of the Brightest Monkeys
&$kE e Ever Exhibited.
Consul, the gentleman ape, one of the
brightest monkeys in the world, recent.
" died in Manchester, England. The
New York Journal says there was never
an ape more polished in his manners
or more punctilious in his dress or more
considerate of the feelings of others.
Consul was born in Central Africa,
and, like many others of his kind, led a
wild, rowing life for a number of years.
Nothing is known of his parents, ex-
cept that, owing no doubt to the con-
slant sultriness Of the weather in that
region and to custom that had long
prevailed among its inhabitants, they
wore no clothes. But one day Consul
unexpectedly encountered very beau
tiful chimpanzee, whose name was Mir.
anda.
Consul had never seen such a beauti-
full chimpanzee before, and he fell deep
ly in love at first sight. Miranda re-
turned his regard, but she had become
attached to the household of a, British
trader, and she insisted that she would
not live elsewhere. 5B
Miranda took great pleasure in in
structing Consul, and it was not long
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
|THE CANTON TIMES
h. j. PASsMoRE, Publisher.
CANTON. MISSISSIPPI i
BICYCLING COSTUMES.
uoestIons for an Up-to-Date Wheelin
80 Habit.

ursstions for an Up-to-Date Wheelin,
Habit.
The proper length for the skirt is now
,nceded to be about to the top of thu
oots. no shorter, and for hall riding
IN longer. The fullness is all in thu
,.ck but there is SO much goring ovel
I'M hips and width below that the out
Ines Of the figure are becomingly hid
AN On the. correct cut of the skirt
apnends the beauty of the costume
Witch may be made of cheap material,
\ only it hang well.
There are two ways this season of ar
Eanping the fullness of the skirt OF
Ne back. One has it all beneath the
|blded-over plaits which meet at the
lack; the other has two box plaits,
Eouble, like many of the walking cos
hines. The latter fashion looks rather
ketter off the wheel, but the former
Doks best when riding, for the folds
bang more gracefully.
The most becoming style for the waist
the Norfolk jacket, but this season
he flled-in Elton jacket is more popu-
h. The Norfolk jacket has the plaits
|Rwed down land cut away under
|eath) and there is none Of the ugly
Iulkiness which formerly condemned
bat garment for stout women. 1t
hould be made to come quite below the
Iaist line, and with full-skirt effect. Il
AT the neck it is cut open just enough
! show the necktie-the four-in-hand,
bshionable once again-an has small
lat revers. The sleeves of a correct
Ecyele costume are much smaller than
br other gowns and are Invariably of
be leg-of-mutton shape.
When the Eton jacket is worn it must
very carefully fitted, and the front
bve turned-back revers,s which are
Road at the shoulders and taper in at
be waist. A full silk front is part of
lis costume ard lis worn with a narrow
Pned-down collar, supposed to be the
|me as boys wear with their Elton
pits. While the Norfolk jacket can be
Jade becoming alike to thin or stout
pmen, the Elton jacket is never becom-
h to woman with short waist and
|oad hips. Large hips may, according
classic lines, be very handsome; they
|rtainly do not tend to graceful eff
Ft when riding wheel, and the cos
|me that will modify them is the best
women in general,
|The bicycle skirt should not have any |
ping on the inside. The desired weight |
d finish can be given by a broad leath-
band or rows of machine stitching,
b through broad hem or facing
Fned up on the outside.
There are many devices for the
|cket hole, and the skirts that do
by with it in the back and have the
mt breadth button at each side are
smartest in appearance as well as
most comfortable to manage.
|ere buttons are not liked, invisible
Pks and eyes on a flap answer every
fp0Se.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
TWO MAIDENs.


Know winsome little maid,
So fair to see-- M
Her face Is like a dainty flower.
So lovingly
She looks upon this world of ours.
And all who pass,
mat sweet content makes beautiful
My little lass.
i know another maiden well.
She might be fair fFt
Her cheek is like rose-leaf soft.
Like gold her hair
but an! her face is marred by frowns
Her eyes by tears,
sfor none can please. dread to think
or coming years.
Would you. dear. grow to beauty rare
In thought and deed?
Then learn the lesson these two teach
10 those who heed,
And In your heart, as life begins,
tive this truth place:
lis only lovely thoughts can make
A lovely face. lTT
Gertrude M. Cannon. in st. Nicholas.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
UR scORN FOR MARRIAGE.

O. Blanc Blames the American Girls
for Their Severe Ideas.
nall | dare to express my whole idea
severe education that the Ameri-
glrl receives agrees especially with
fe who afterward choose celibacy.
single woman in the United States
innltely superior to her European
Pr; free from the letters that often
the French old maid so pitiable
ridiculous, she does not, like the
Pr except to gain liberty by mar
-on the contrary by marriage she
"a lose that perfect independence
N allows her to cultivate herself
and more, to rise into a larger
re IMAM that of the family and even
le ordinary social circle by consc-
ng herself to works of universal
est Her intercourse with men,
from the childishness of filtration,
stamp of quietness and freedom
4 allows real and serious intima-
mat no criticism could assail. One
~ bitterness. no regrets. Her lot
beautiful, her life too full, in spite
{ natural satisfactions renowned
perhaps, just on account of that
.ciatlon. Let there be, however,
understanding. If it seems in
nsaole to me that the woman who,
me good reason or other, does not
should find some sphere for her
W l severely blame the system
'orn OF marriage which comes to
young Americans who are am
10 be somebody, to do some
10 distinguish themselves in a
ana to escape from the common
with these pretended vacations |
y often mixed childish vanity, |
Oiu idea of creating a sensation, Of |
q ones self out. and obstacles are |
UNI.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
The Rights Of t.h,lar..

young life has a right to an
|sent environment. What fresh
- the plant, the domestic atmos-
y 20 the child, and in proportion
Overwhelming importance is the
4 ss OF the obligation. You are
70 give this strange, new life.
Oy yourwill, the fairest. choicest
= Tour best self must be called
sour highest instincts must re-
!. smselves. The home must be not
~. !. shelter of the body. but the
VI the mind.-Detroit Free Press.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
Try This Easy Experiment.

Take a piece of Irvine and tie num-
Der of knots in il at short intervals.
If this knotty twine is laid around
somebody's head 50 that it will turn the
ears forward, and then the forefnger
and thumb Of each of your hands al
lowed to slide along the string it will
cause a noise very similar to thunder to
be heard by those who are undergoing
the experiment.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
Origin OF the High Handshake.

High handshaking had its. origin in
London in the necessity at drawing
rooms and other court functions by
ladies carrying their heavy trains over
their arms. Try carrying a weighty
drapery over one arm and see how ma
tural it is to use the right arm as high
Is possible to shake.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
A KITCHEN DRESSER.
Made OF Boards and Built MT an Expense
of Ten Dollars.

Made Of Boards and Built mt an Expense
of Ten Dollars.
In our kitchen we do not have
enough closet room nor place to keep
-four barrel. In this sketch the lower
closet is for -four barrel. over the top
of which a shelf swings. as l have indi-
Gated by the dotted line. This is sup
ported by bracket, and makes nice
place for a baking board. Under the
shelf is slide which covers the barrel,
and thus. when shut up. there are two
coverings. which keep the flour perfect
ly clean. Over this is small closet.
which can be used for spices and ex-
tracts. The large closet can be used
for the dishes. We have two small
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
CONVENIENT KITCHEN DRESSER.

drawers, one for caseknives and forks,
the other for cooky cutters and other
small utensils. Another little larger
is for dish towels. Then there are two
large drawers, one for face towels and
clean kitchen aprons, the other for
papers and recipe books. The dresser
is made mostly of boards and can be
built for ten dollars. - Orange Judd
Farmer.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
PRETTY PlNcUSHIoN.

How to Use Little Japanese Doll to Ex-
cellent Advantage.
A novelty which is pretty ornament
for chiffonier or dressing table and
which would sell well at fairs is Jap
anese doll made into pincushion, as
shown in the illustration. The legs Of
the doll are removed. The skirt is then
stuffed with cotton and securely fas-
tened to circular piece of cardboard.
You can use any kind of soft silk for
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17

An Antipodcan Bird Who Probably Is thS
Best Talker of HIS Kind.

An Antipodcan Bird Who Probably is tina
Best Talker of His Kind.
Some time since friend of mine.
having occasion to purchase a small
article, entered little thread and
needle shop in the environs of the city
OF New Orleans, but found no one in
the place, writes J.. Carter Beard in
the Philadelphia Bulletin. AS he
turned about to leave hoarse voice
called out:
"Wait moment, ma'am. Take Q
chair"
Looking around her in some surprise
at not seeing any source from which
she could suspect the. voice to proceed
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
slngular optical pelu.lon.

Here is singular illustration of the
optical delusion. which change of po-
sition will sometimes effect. Take d
row of ordinary capital letters and
figures:
observation-disclosures.
They are such as are made up of two
parts of equal shapes. Look carefully
at these, and you win preceive that the
upper halves of the characters are very
little smaller than the lower halves-so
little that an ordinary eye declares
them to be of equal size. Now turn the
paper upside down, and, without any
careful looking, you will see that this
difference in size is very much exagger-
ated; that the real top half of the letter
Is very much smaller than the bottom
half.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17
Observation-Disclosures.
MIA IN. Ph.r.ohs Ride yvheel.f

Egyptian figures found on obelisls
mounted on two-wheeled vehicles show
the Pharaohs had some idea Of the
veloCipede.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17

drapery. About yard is required for
q large doll. Place the figure in the
center and draw the silk up around the
tody, fastening it at the neck and al
lowing the arms of the doll to show. A
piece Of ribbon about half an inch wide
is necessary for the waist and pretty
finish is made by having butterfly bows
coming up over the back of the head.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-04-17

or any possibility of accepting the in
vitation SO cordially extended to her,
she replied:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
CONGRESSMAN BILLY LoRrMEI. OF

CONGRESSMAN BILLY LoRIMEI, oil
Chicago, now the chief lieutenant oil
the Tanner-Hertz machine guards,
was but few years ago clerk in the
water Office ut Chicago under Mayor
Washburne. He was discharged for
incompetency. but that made nc
difference. lie was on the inside,
and rs political vindication wa.
sent to congress. and is being dis
cussed by . servile republican organ
rs probable candidate for the seat
In the United States senate. which
Lincoln and Douglas carried on the
greatest and most brilliant cam
paign in the country's political his
tory to occupy. Lincoln. Wash
burne, Logan. Grant, Oglesby and
Yates were we'll enough in their way,
but they couldn't hold a tallow can.
die to such statesmen rs Jack Tan.
ner. Doc Jamison. Bill Lorimer and
Buck McCarthy-not in this day and
generation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

A PESNsYLvANIA paper has brought
out John Wanamaker rs a candidate
for the st. Louis nomination. II this
thing keeps up awhile longer the re-
publicans' score cards next June. will
not be big enough to contain the
names Of all the entries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

In speaking of the many sudden
deaths that have lately taken place
in public life, Congressman Daniel
Lockwood said: ..Our grandfathers
had family remedies which seemed to
preserve health and prolong life, and
it would appear as if some modern
scientific preparation should be
found that would answer the same
purpose. Now, l think that If there
is such remedy it certainly is War
ner's Safe Cure. ] know of a great
many people who use it constantly,
and / have in mind one gentleman
connected with the government
printing Office. who, together with
his wife, has had occasion to be ex-
ceedingly grateful for the restored
health and strength gained by the
use Of Warmers Safe Cure"
Similar opinions are being con-
stanay given by prominent men and
they are:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
a. n. As, for Hertz.

The Chicago republicans who are
managing the candidacy Of Henry l..
Hertz for state treasurer have
watched with considerable interest
the proceedings Of the A. r. A. meet
ing ut Peoria. They held that the
reelection Of Clarence Z. johnson to
the presidency Of the state A. z. A.
meant that the organization would
not be used to prevent the nomina.
tion Of Hertz in the state convention.
The Peoria Herald says:
1.-THE war on johnson was inaugu.
rated by faction OF Cook county A..
r. As. led by Theodore Gestefeld.
johnson was charged with having
made deal with Henry Wul6 in
1894 which resulted in wulff's nomi-
nation and the defeat OF w. w.
Tracy. who was said to be the A. p.
A. candidate for state treasurer. 1t
has been intimated that johnson and
Hertz have an understanding on the
present campaign, but the friends of
Hertz deny that this Is true. They
say that they do not expect the A. r.
as; 10 support Hertz actively. but
VIII be satisfied II the influence of
the organisation 10 not exertcd
Guess Hertz win receive the in.
dorssmsnt Of the A. r. a. all right.
He viii not Be nominated II he does
not. Hence the Significance Of the
Interest OF Cook county republicans
IN what was going on 1t Peoria this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
Sunday Services.


At Trinity chapel, Rev. r. +.
Sweet. rector; even song and Sunday
school at 2:30 p. m.
At Trinity church. Rev. r. F.
Sweet. rector; Sunday school at
9:15 q. III. Mathis at 1916 q. IN.
Celebration at ~ m. Even song at
1880 p. m.
At the Edgewood Park NJ. Z. church,
Rev. David Moore. pastor. Preach
ing ut i n. IN. and 1880 p. m. Morn
ing subject, The Single Eye;"
evening. Friendship with the
World, Enmity with God" Sunday
school at 10 q. m.
At the United Presbyterian,
Rev. II. G. Marshall, pastor. will
preach at 10:45 a. N. and at 1880
p. NJ. Evening subject, "Why
Should Join Church," Sunday
school at $50 a. m. Young peoples
meeting ut 6:45 p. m.
At the Christian, services at 10:45
a. m. and 1880 p. m, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. I. w. Grafton.
Morning subject, The Neglected
Book" evening, "The Curse of
Bad Literature" Sunday school
ut 9:15 a. IN. Y. p. s. &. Z. at $50
p. IN.
At the Grace Lutheran church,
Rev. J. l.. Murphy, pastor, will
preach ut 10:45 n. m. and 1880 p. m.
Morning subject, "a Mothers Misery
and Mothers Pride;" evening,
"Christ at the Door" At the morn
ing service Mrs. Murphy will sing
the solo oratorio, St. Paul.
At the Central Presbyterian, SER
vices ut 10:i5 n. m. conducted by
Rev. w. S. Marquis, OF the Broad
way church. la the evening preach
ing b. the pastor, Rev. Ira w.
Allen. Jr. Subject, MANS Whole
Duty" Sunday school at 9:15 a. M.
Young peoples meeting at Gas
y. III.
At the First Methodist, preaching
ut l0:45 n. N. by Rev. M. V. Crum-
baker, presiding elder. She Sacra-
ment Of the Lords supper will fol-
low. At 7:30 p. m. the pastor,
Rev. F. W. Merrell, will preach on
the theme. The Danger Signals of
History" Sunday school at $50 a.
m. Young people's.meeting at $50
p. m.
At the First Baptist, preaching
morning and evening by the pastor,
Rev. c. F. Taylor. Phi. d. Subject
for morning. 1.-The World Wide Mis-
sion Of the Gospel" evening, The
Full Gospel" Sunday school at $50
a. M, s. j. Woodin. superintendent.
b. Y. p. U. meeting at $50 p. m.
Leader, W. j. Taylor; topic: do
Aim to Please God in All Things?"
Junior union at $3.50 p. m.
At the Broadway Presbyterian
the pulpit will be occupied at lO:45
=. m. by Rev. Ira W. Allen, of the
Central Presbyterian church. and at
1880 p. m. by Rev. W. S. Marquis.
pastor. Subject, "a Personal God;
How May ! Know Him?" The first
Of q series of sermons on doctrinal
foundations. Sunday school at 9:15
a. m. Young peoples meeting at
Gas p. m. Sunday school at South
Park chapel at 2:30 p. M.
At the Emmanuel Baptist, Forty
fourth street. Preaching at 10.45 a.
m. and ESQ p. m. by the pastor. Rev.
s. II. Cain. Morning subject. Morn
ing Light Drenched with Sorrow"
followed by the administration Of the
Lords supper. Sunday school at 5
p. m. Young peoples meeting at
$50 p. m. Evening subject. 1.-The
smoking Plains or Hills Of Safety,
Which," Evangelistic meeting each
night this week. Saturday excepted.
The frst clothmaker was the weaver
bird, which, from threads and vegeta-
BILE flaments. manufactures q fabric
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Some interesting facts regarding
the Naval Service were recently
given by prominent official. ID. A.
Grosvenor says: "Some years ago
l received an injury to the Kidneys.
At the time was barely able to get
about, suffered great pains, and at
times passed blood with my urine
| got better. but for three or four
years after had trouble at times.
Whenever took cold felt the trou.
BILE. and very often / suffered Sc
verely and was troubled in passing
water. was finally persuaded to
try Warmers Safe Cure which eff
fected complete cure, and since
that time have had no trouble or
weakness whatever in the region of
the kidneys. l am we'll, sound
man today.
This great remedy has never once
failed in fighting these complaints.
Its effects are unequaled and
1t Always Wins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

FoR some reason best known to
himself-but probably for effect
State Senator II. v. Fishers organ,
the Geneseo Republic. announce that
he Is not candidate for lieutenant
governor. and this after the impression
the senator sought to make in Rock
Island week ago today. Can it be
that member Of the state board of
equalization named Pierce is re-
sponsible for this suddenly reached
decision on Fishers part?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Here are the words of Mrs. H. p.
u. Carnes. one Of the best known
ladies' in Butler, Pa, which are given
for the benefit of all ladies: "For
eight years | was a constant sufferer
from female weaknesses in the most
aggravated form. Medicine did me
no good and at times i felt that
death would be welcome relief.
But Warmers Safe Cure was recon-
mended tc me by my druggist and
was persuaded to try it. l was as
tonished at the marvellous change it
made, even before had finished one
bottle. / am now feeling well and
strong. and am able to attend to all
nv domestic duties"
This is only one case among thous-
ands, but it is sufficient to prove
that this great remedy can always be
relied upon to relieve and cure. That
is why it is SO universally recog-
nized as
WOman's Best Friend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

The Mississippi river is a more
important commercial highway than
the Nicaragua canal. To the United
States IL is 10 times rs important.
Yet congress discusses n 800. 600. 600
guarantee for the canal and is 10th to
guarantee 100000 for saving the
trade on the river.-St. Louis Repub-
lie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

A Polish woman. 10i years old,
who saw the march Of Napoleon and
his army into Russia in 1912, and
the terrible retreat OF the survivors,
is living at Shamokin, Pa. She is
very feeble. and came near being
burned to death last week when her
house caught fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

PROHIBITION has Mt last become a
dead issue in Iowa. Even the repub.
Leans have by vote Of the legislature
determined against resubmission.
When the republicans find that an
issue Is impracticablc, it certainly
must be. 1t was q costly lesson for
the Hawkeye republicans to learn,
but they've learned it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29
AGENTS wANTED-xALE AND FEMALE.

n old and yourg. so 10 SO per day easily
made, selling our Queen Plating Outfits. and do
ing gold. silver, nickel, copper sid trass plating
every class OF metal. tablewea-. jewe'ry, etc.
Light and easily handled, no CT pc ience rsaair. d
TO operate them. Can be carried hy haua with
ease from house TO bouse. eaTie = grip .sck or
eatcheL Agents are making money fsrid,y,
They seil to aimoet every business sou.e. ta,bsiy
ana work-shops Cheap. su.asle. s.nppie sbd
within the reach Of ever one. Plates slEao-. in.
stauily. equal % RE ffset lev work >epa Tor
eirculsrz. etc. tSseeh Cits silver and SsckeI
P2atmg Co. East -. k0sis, ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-29

Mrs. WILLIAM ALLEN. of Pilot
View. KY. celebrated her 30th birth
day the other day by com pleting the
cutting Of her third full set Of teeth.