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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

BOYS KNEE PANTS SUITS OF
BROWN TWEED, IN REEFERS UN-
DER AGE s, AND PLAIN JACKETS TO
AGE 16; FULL LINED. AND SERVICE
ABLE. GOOD SUITS. ANOTHER
~ Cd LESS BARGAIN VALUE FOR
PRACTICAL ECONOMISTS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

~! General Niles confesses that This city
made profound impress
sion on me-"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

.38 The Secretary Of the Indiana State
Board of Health says that States in schools
promote disease and the township Trus-
tees may abolish the use Of them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

sssaTEis is the way the Galveston News puts
stt:S Secretary Sherman is an old man whom
sthe sharp Hawaiian traders have imposed
slipon. He was right when he said in his
hook III II my life is prolonged I will 60 all
Team 10 add to the strength and prosperity
SDf#theR United States, but nothing to OK
81 end its limits or add new dangers by the
aacGulsition OF foreign territory" When lie
sitiyns this doctrine inside ont at the beck
spf#aE company; OF desperate spectators
ss'sygh0 want bonds Of the United States In
gexnhapge for their precarious Dole sccuri-
5Hies. he proves himself too old and weak
saass the high Office he now holds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

BOYS KNEE PANTS, DOUBLE SEAT,
DolB BID: KNEE. PATENT BANDS, PA
TENT BUTTONS, TWO HIP POCKETS
QUARTERS ARE ACTUALLY DOING
'DouBLa DUTY WHEN KNEE
PANTS LIKE THESE ARE QUOTED
AT SUCH UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

CHlLDREN'S KNEE PANTS OF NEAT
DARK STRIPED WASH MATERIAL
SIZES TO S: NOTHING LARGER
THAN AGE S IN TIE LOT AS LONG
AS THE QUANTITY HOLDS OUT
CHOICE EIGHT CENTS EACH.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

BOYS KNEE PANTS WASHABLE
DUCK SUITS. MADE IN REFERS
AND PLAIN DOUBLE BREASTED
JACKETS. REEFERS INSIDE OF AGE
); PLAIN DOUBLE BREASTED SUITS
FROM s 10 1G. EIGHTY-NINE CENTS
NEVER HAD MORE PURCHASING
POWER
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

III The japan Mail ridicules the assertion
that the Japanese Government had any
.dekigns upon Hawaii
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

2 Senator Mason OF Illinois. has permitted
the not weather to fire his zeal and his
zeal to inflame his voice. He wants war
with Spain and wants it right away
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

MEMS WHITE DUCK TROUSERS,
WE'LL MADE AND FINISHED: TIE
PRICE IS LON. YET THE, GOODS
WILL COMPARE FANORABLY WITH
PANTS THAT OTHERS ASK NEARLY
TWICE THE BARGAIN PRICE NOW
QUOTED.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29
TUESDAY. JUNE 30.
.ElGH PAGES.

81 Turkey is to be given $4,000, 5000 indeln-
nifty. to be paid by Greece
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

CH1LDREN's SAILOR SUITS, MADE
FROM WASHABLE CRASH, VERY
SERVlCEABLE, EXTREMELY STYL-
ISH AND UNoUESTIONABLY a PIE
NOMENAL BARGAIN VALUE FOR
TIE FORTY-SEVEN CENTS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

SSSS5ss Mark Hanna told his Ohio friends that
ne left Mr.. Foraker in Washington, to
watch the tariff bill. Hanna is in line
with the people on ut least one point,
says the New York Journal lie be-
sRteYes the Senate needs watching.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

5gss3 The New York Mail and Express
Republican organ, rises to remark that
nothing would tickle the opponents OF
Hawaiian annexation more than a quar-
rel between this country and Japan over
the pending treaty Why?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

f8S Chief Justice Fuller said In his address
sat the recent centennial celebration in
Augusta Me-: 1.-THE past teaches us that
our fathers know not only how to com
smand. but how to obey, and that true free
dom hourishes best when self-restrained :"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

So Senator Mat. Quay has just shown
how; much pull he has with the admin
S1stra ton. His son has been promoted
Sarom lieutenant to captain IN the army,
although In order to do this the Presi-
dent, it is said, had TO overlook COT other
slie9tenants whose claims to the yacan-
Scy We're superior to those Of young MY
Quay.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

s3S&5i When Washington contemplates the glo-
tTies which gather upon It's baseball club,
the Star Of that city thinks it Is very hard
So bearEin mind tho fact that the spirit OF
Smortal should not be proud
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

5s Spain Is increasingly anxious that Con.
sui General Lee shall leave Havana
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

&&s II is announced In n special dispatch to
b the New York Mail and Express, that
general Prosperity has arrived at Bos-
1 ton,GHWell. why don't he come down this
way? we are oil waiting for him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

MEMS FULL SUITS. MADE FROM
EXCELLENT BLACK MATERIAL
VERY DRESSY. AND AN UNUSUAL
BARGAIN VALUE FOR SO MUCH
GOOD TAILORING AND so MUCH
GOOD SUBSTANTIAL MATERIAL FOR
THE SMALL OUTLAY OF SEVEN FOR
TY-EIGHT.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

MEMS SUITS, MADE FROM FASH
.CHEVIOTS; THE SHOW WINDOWS
CONTAIN SAMPLES OF THE GAR
NIENTS. THE WORKMANSHIP AND
FIT WILL PLEASE YOU: BANG UP
SUITS FOR THE MONEY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Nothing like these unprecedented
The
GOODS nave
nave onward
OF apparel of
sea the neSs OF
buying nimtabe andm matches - ~ - ~ e p'NoeNai
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

MEMS FULL SUITS, MADE FROM
CHOICE WOOLENS, SUPERBLY TAIL
ORED, HANDSOMELY TRIMMED
SUITS THAT RIVAL COSTLY MEAS
URE MADE GARMENTS IN APPEAR
ANCE. AND FIT EVERY BIT AS
WELL.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

MEMS SUITS, MADE FROM DURA-
Bile CRASH MADE IN STYLISH
SACKS, WITH PEARL BUTTONS ON
THE COATS AND VESTS. AND 9TH
ERWISE DURABLY FINISHED, COAT.
PANTS AND VEST ALL TO MATCH
ONLY ONE EIGHTY-NINE.
MEMS FULL SUITS, MADE FROM
SLIGHTLY LIGHT AND DARK GREY
FABRICS, FULL LINED SACK COATS,
SIZES ANYWHERE FROM 81 TO 42-
WOULD BE CONSIDERED CHEAP AT
SOME PLACES AT HALE OVER THE
PRICE NOW CHARGED FOR THEM.
COME QUICK IL INTERESTED. COM
PLETE SUIT ONLY TWO THIRTY
SEVEN.
MEMS WASHABLE DUCK SUITS.
MADE FROM EXTRAORDINARY
WASH FABRICS, A CLEAN COOL,
SLIGHTLY, WE'LL MADE SUIT THAT
NO MAN WOULD HESITATE TO
WEAR. THE WORKMANSHIP IS EN-
CELLENT, AND THE SUITS ARE FAR
FROM THE TRASHY SORT. HUN
DREDS OF MEN OF GOOD SOUND
JUDGMENT ARE BUYING THEM
RIGHT ALONG. MERIT ALWAYS
WINS.
MEMS OFFICE COATS. MADE FROM
GOOD DESIGNS; EXCELLENT HOUSE
COATS. OR OFFICE COATS AS THEY
ARE USUALLY TERMED GREAT BIG
BARGAINS FOR THE NINETEEN
CENTS.
MEMS WASHABLE SUMMER COATS
MADE FROM FABRICS THAT WILL.
NOT FADE; SLIGHTLY PATTERNS.A ALI.
SIZES. QUARTERS NEVER BOUGHT
BETTER PROPERTY.
MEMS BROWN LINEN {NOT PURD
LINEN WASHABLE COATS, DURA-
BLE, SLIGHTLY. NEAT LOOKING, IT,
DY SUMMER COAT PRACTICAL IN
EVERY SENSE, AND ~ REMARKABLE
CREATION OF CHEAPNlISS FOR
MEMS COATS ALL SIZES INSIDE OF
Al INCHES BREAST MEASURE; ONLY
FORTY-EIGHT CENTS.
MEMS SUITS, MADE FROM FASH
IONABLE DESIGNS OF TWEEDS AND
CHEVIOTS; THE SHOW WINDOWS
CONTAIN SAMPLES OF THE GAR
NiENTs. THE WORKMANSHIP AND
FIT WILL PLEASE YOU: BANG UP
SUITS FOR THE MONEY.
MEMS WHITE DUCK TROUSERS,
WE'LL MADE AND FINISHED; TIE
PRICE IS LOW. YET THE GOODS
WILL COMPARE FANORABLY WITH
PANTS THAT OTHERS ASK NEARLY
TWICE THE BARGAIN PRICE NOW
QUOTED.
MEMS FASHIONABLE PLAID CHEV-
lot SUITS. WE'LL MADE AND
TRIMMED: WEIGHT ENOUGH TO
WEAR ALL SEASONS Oh THE YEAR;
CLOTH THAT WILL WEAR. RETAIN
IT'S FRESHNESS AND OTHERWISE
GIVE ENTIRE SATISFACTION.
MEMS SINGLE AND DOUBLE
BREASTED SKELETON SERGE COATS
BLUE AND BLACK: NOT THE BEST
QUALITY, GOOD VALUE AND WELL.
MADE COATS THAT AFFORD LOTS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29
THE FAMOUS HYGIENIC
kneipp Malt Coffee

=, Among the many devices intended for
me tne health and economy OF the house
nold. none IS deserving create: attention
that This famous and great hygienic cof-
lee; II combines the invIgorating. health
giving properties Of Malt Extract with the
Pheasant taste and fine aroma of coffee,
without however. the injurious effects Of
Canein," the poisonous quintessence OF
the latter, 1nndorsed by the Eleventh In
ternationa! Medical Congress. held at
Rome, and the Medical Profession in gen
erai. II is invaluable for INVALiDS.
CHILDREN, NURSING MOTHERS, and
II Is especially recommended to all per-
sons suffering from INDIGESTION, DYS-
PEPSlA. NERVOUSNESS and GENER-
AL DEBILlTY. 1t is pure, wholesome
nutritious and economical substitute for
and an excellent addition TO coffee. TT
THE INJURIOUS EFF
FECTS OF "CAFFEIN," and improves
any grade Of coffee.
Sold by grocers and dealers In health
foods. u cents per pound package. Cen
vine only with portrait and signature OF
Rather Sebastian Encipp. Write for free
sample to KNEIPP MALT FOOD CO., 222
w. Camden street. Baltimore. Md. jul7-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

sHssss Mr.. p. " Smalley. in letter to the
New York Post. says that a real estate
man who goes about Chicago a good
deal Informs him that there are today
.Rn5 Chicago 200 vacant flats and dwell
E1ng h Souses. and that on West Madison
street alone, q thoroughfarc that is the
chief business artery of the West Side
300 empty stores can be counted.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

This is from the Pitssburg Telegraln
ss.lf we annex Hawaii" remarked the
casual caller, 1--WE acquire several is
lands, a debt Of $4,000, 600 two voca-
noes noes and thousands Of natives thrown
y Well" replied the editor, 'if the
natives are to be thrown into the vol
canoes canoes III withdraw my objection to
sannexation.''
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

MEMS WASHABLE SUMMER COATS
MADE FROM FABRICS THAT WILL!
NOT FADE; SLIGHTLY PATTERNS.AL ALL
SIZES. QUARTERS NEVER BOUGHT
BETTER PROPERTY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

MEMS SUITS, MADE FROM DURA-
Bile CRASH MADE IN STYLISH
SACKS, WITH PEARL BUTTONS ON
THE COATS AND VESTS, AND 9TH
ERWISE DURABLY FINISHED, COAT
PANTS AND VEST ALL TO MATCH
ONLY ONE EIGHTY-NINII.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29
J..F SARD' & SONS
ARTIFICIAL.
MO HER'S MILK.

Manufactured from PURE
COWS MILK by the new
German Patented Process. The
only healthy substitute for
mothers milk ever produced.
Ask your physician about it.
Retailed at
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-29

MEMS OFFICE COATS. MADE FROM
GOOD DESIGNS; EXCELLENT HOUSE
COATS. OR OFFICE COATS AS THEY
ARE USUALLY TERMED GREAT BIG
BARGAINS FOR THE NINETEEN
CENTS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-15

fiattery. or hy any sugared draught of
adulation. but by the simplest, the steTnest,
ana the most direct appeal which men are
capable OF feeling. Mr.. Kipling's new
verses speak almost solely to the religious
sentiment OF the nation. If that sentiment
did not exist and exist passionately-L e,
as living moving thing-his poem would
be passed by as simply incomprehensible
1t IS here, indeed, that Mr.. Kipling's genius
IS visible. he realized that if the nation S
heart was TO be moved to the full, il could
only be on the religious side-we keep at
least this much of the old Puritan spirit
But 10 know that alone was not enough
The poet might have the insight required
TO see that the nation could only
appeal, ana yet be unable TO make that APP
peal Mr.. klpling has not failed In this.
W neither the religious spirit belongs to him
always we do not know and have. of course,
no right 70 inquire. His jubilee verses,
however, IKE several of his other poems,
snow that he can and does often receive the
religious element in that affiatus which be-
longs to the poet. People who think of the
lighter side Of Mr.. Kipling's verse may call
this notion far-fetched but it is true for all
that: Burnt into Mr.. Kipling's spirit is a
touch or that Puritanism which has inspired
our empire builders so largely. With US
lhoeed' the greater and most jealous pa
trlotlsm mas in 1t always a strain of Puri-
tanlsm. Whatever the form, Mr.. Kipling is
always at bottom in deep and serious ear
nest Though so wonderful a master of
style ana meter and of every form of rheto-
real arunce, he never writes for the sake
or Word-sp1nning, but always because he
mas got nail which he is most anxious to
Drive IN up to the head. He, at any rate
mas no Vesuge of sympathy with the people
seriously.
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Some Hints on swimming.


Go to some place where there is sufficient
water There is no use in trying to swim in
dew or a heavy mist.
Procure a bathing suit. If you were to
battle in your store clothes or dress suit
YOU would be considered eccentric-and
Procure an instructor. A pretty girl
makes the best instructor for young man
and a good-looking youth for young and
timid girl.
Enter the water boldly if you are a man,
timidly If YOU are a girl These are conven-
tiona antics. 1t is safe betting that the girl
is more familiar with water than the man,
but that doesn't count.
If you are of the male persuasion remain
as close as possible to the side of your fair
teacher: If of the female persuasion, re-
main closer.
Remark that "the water is rather wet to-
original under the most trying circum-
stances.
Shrek and yell in order to furnish some
excitement for the spectators. 1t is by such
thoughtfulness as this that we endear our
selves to others.
Now thrown out your hands throw back
your head as though you had the spinal
meningitis. draw up your legs Gf girl l
breath Gt may be your lasD, and strike out
Just as they told you to in that book you
were studying the night before.
Make bold effort. Kick, struggle. scream
for help, swallow a gallon of water, and
say your prayers hurriedly. Grab your In
structOr anywhere, but about the neck II
possible and hang on tight. Choke him or
her, if possible. At all events, pun out some
of his or her hair to remember the occa-
sion by.
If YOU are not drowned, thank your in
structor kindly for saving your lfe-a life
that was worthless until that moment, but
which you Will now endeaVor 10 make
If YOU are drowned this may be omitted.
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n WUttH > AHNts
Youths Companion.


Of all the qualities once essential to a
sovereign. the ole most useful now Is tact.
Queen Margherita of Italy, who belongs to
q house trained 10 kingcraft for more than
a thousand years, is said TO be wonderfully
skilIful in dealing with social difficulties. An
incident which occurred at one of her draw
ing rooms illustrates her readiness and deli
cacy.
The persons who are to be presented at
the Roman court are arranged in large
semi-crcle in the throne room. The Queen
enters and passes around the line, attended
by a chamberlain, who names each person,
adding usually a word or two to give the
Queen some idea of their claim TO notice.
She asks Il question or makes remark to
each and passes on.
young man from South America, whose en-
barrassment showed itself in pale cheeks
and terrified chances as the Queen drew
nearer. At last she reached him and
stopped. He heard his name, saw her smile.
There was a roaring in his ears, his knees
shook. Every eye was bent upon him with
amused interest, his terror was so percepti-
bic.
From Brazil?" she asked. And what
town in Brazil is your home, signor|
"I-your Majesty-I don't know" he
gasped.
The whole circle smiled; but the Queens
face was calm as marble. You mean that
our beautiful Italy already has made you
forget your home? All, signor, you are
skillful cOurtieri You flatter us too much,
and playfully shaking her fan at him she
passed on. leaving him wondering now ne
came to make so brilliant response Wnlle
the crowd looked at him, respectfully De-
wildered also.
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which Raleigh and other explorers so vain

which Raleigh and other explorers so vain
ly searched.
Mr.. Thompson tells of many wonderful
freaks of nature. The party several times
came in contact with the carib fish, which
are the most ferocious inhabitants of the
water known. The fish are not over four
teen inches long, but they travel in schools.
Their teeth are three-cornered. Any living
object which attracts their attention is at
tackled with a fury. Mr.. Thompson tells
of an Indian woman who entered the water
to fill a bucket She was attacked by the
fish and reached shore, only to die in fif
teen minutes. The flesh was literally torn
from her body. Mr. Dart, who with
Mr. Thompson, caught one of the fish and
pulled 1t upon the bank. He held the carib
under his foot while he pointed at the per-
pendicular teeth with his finger. With
quick movement the carib Topped out from
under Mr.. Darts foot and seized him by
the finger, cutting that member to the
bone The fish frequently have been known
to bite ordinary fish hooks in two An
other fish, which the party often came
across was the morocoto, the flavor of
which is like Lake Superior white fish, only
more delicate. The morocoto is provided
with molar teeth, and subssts on vegetable
matter, which it thoroughly masticates be-
fore swallowing. Another peculiar creature
found was the mOrocoy. a species of land
turtle which at night Utters a cry of Won
derful sweetness, plaintiVe and clear.
The bugs and black ants, Mr.. Thompson
said, are the bdne of the country The
black ant reaches the length of an inch
and half
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-15
STORIES OF THE ORINOCO.
Grent Waterfall, FerOcious Fishes
and Black Ants.
ST Pal1l Globe.

SC. Paul CIGD6.
S. A. Thompson who went to Venezuela
last year in company with l.. .. Dent ana
others to investigate the Orinoco country
FOR the Fairbault syndicate, was IN the city
yesterday on business. To Messrs. Thomp-
son and Dart belongs the honor or discover
ing probably the highest cascade IN the
world The most exhaustive search IN ali
records has failed to disclose any record
of the cascade heretofore
The exploring party consisted OF MI
Thompson Mr.. Dart and six or eight natlVe
carriers The party struck out at right an
giles from the Orinoco through the dense
jungles. Mr. Thompson said IL was lmpos-
sible to make more than three or four miles
per day through these forests as the vines
trees and underbrush were so closely inter-
twined The party We're competed 70 use
macheteS to cut their way through. At
night each man Slung his hammOck be-
tween the trees, covered hlmseu Win
stout mosquito netting, and slept soundly;
During the trip parrots and gayly plumed
birds were seen by the millions. Only seven
snakes were seen, which rather dlsproNes
the theory that the 1ungles OF Venezuela
are inhabited by reptiles.
The party continued through the Jungles
for one hundred miles, and one DAY the
sound of a mighty cataract came 10 thelr
ears. The exploring party was then ia the
Imataca mountains. The SOUND OF raining
water was pursued, ana IN an nouF OF Two
the party came in full view of one of the
most wonderful sights ever seen by man.
Coming from a height, which then could
only be guessed was a mighty torrent 1t
was following the PERCEPTIONS sides or the
mountain which rose at an angie or about
eightN-flNe degrees. Inc water IollcWeu q
multitude of channels, and it's rush churned
it into white foam. Thompson says the cas-
cade looked like great sheet OF animated
white lace with intriCately woven meSneS
After standing spellbound the party adj
vanced to explore the cascade. They
climbed up the side TO a height Of six
hundred feet, out still the waterfall lowered
an equal distance above them Mr.. Thomp-
son believes the water falls q distance of
j 100 or 1900 feet.
The cascade was named the Waterfall of
Manoa, after the mythical city OF gold. for
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was that he had succeeded in three expert
ments in producing chloroform narcosis
during natural sleep-in one adult and two
children. In the early days Of the use of
chIoroform great fears were entertained
less the drug should become an important
item in the armamentarium of every GRIM
inal who aspired 10 distinction in his call
ing; but, as was pointed out by Snow and
others chloroform giving involves too much
skill and experiences If a satisfactory re-
suit is to be obtained for its use TO be
possible for the purpose of crime. In the
case before US it seems incredible that sew
eral persons in one room could be several
ly chloroformed without disturbance of
their own or neghbors slumbers. and. fur
ther. that the narcosis could be so pro-
found that in the case of the girls 1t
should persist for hours after the admins
tration had been discontinued and finally
require medical aid before it could be ever
come. Maury. in his evidence given in 1871
before the court at New Bloomfield Perry
county, Pennsylvania. said he had tried to
chloroform six persons during their sleep.
and all had resisted. The bulk of evidence
goes TO show that except in the case of
infants, II is most exceptional to succeed
IN chloroforming persons without awaken
ing them from sleep.
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How to Address a Lady.
Chicago Evening Post.


The word Miss" is an abomination, I'M
less followed by the name of the young
lady. and when used at all Is merely an ex
hibition of groVeling Obesquiousness on the
part of the person speaking. 1t is a pity
that the English language does not have an
admissible word corresponding to the
French "mademoisele' or the German
"frauen," for nobody will pretend to say
that Miss has, from usage of the correct
ly speaking classes, attained the distinction.
The nearest approach to good word for
use in addressing a woman is madam
plicabe only to such women as have en-
tered the matrimonial state. The argument
that it would be absurd TO address q girl of
twelve or fourteen years of age as mad
am may be answered by the assertion that
it is not necessary 10 give a child OF that
tender age a title at any time. The express
sion in letrer-wrttfng My dear madam"
or Dear madam" is merely u matter of
form and there is really very much less
reason 10 suppose that she is dear than
to assume that she is entitled to madam"
WE do not contend that madam is the
very best word that could be invented for
the general Characterization of women, but
it is undoubtedly the only word in the
language that will tide over the confusion
created by the carelessness of word-makers.
Another perpleXing question has been
raised by controversy over the respective
merits of lady and madam" In Boston
the fiat has gone forth that hereafter
street-car conductors shall give the prefer
ence to madam" and this is heartily TO
be commended. The word lady is quite
as abominabie as the word Miss as