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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
ENGLlSHMEN AND LETTER a."
Their DfSrespcct Due to influence Of
French Language,

The question is asked by ian Eng
lishman:" 'Nhy is it that English peo-
pie are such sinners in respect to the
improper use of the letter "h?'" The
writer goes on to say that the Scotch,
Irish and Americans are not given to
this faultiness in speech.
Philologists say the frequent disre.
spect with which the letter is treated
Is largely due to the influence of the
French language on our own, and es.
p~ecially upon those OF the English
speaking race who live in England it.
self. As everyone knows, the "h" is not
aspirated in the French language,
which was until the middle ages large
ly used in this country.
Then, for almost centuries at n time,
in the days Of the Plantagenets. our
English soldiers, who were wandering
about France, became, naturally
enough, affected by its peoples manner
of speech, and returned to their own
country to infect their families and ac-
quaintances with the same influences
which go to determine method of pro-
nunciation. And at that time it was
really an English-not British-army
which did the bulk OF the fighting.
Again, from time to time various quar-.
ters OF England have been used as set
Elements for French refugees -- the
Huguenots, for example-and French
prisoners. Even SO late as the begin
ming of the present century, when we
were in a chronic state of warfare with
Napoleon Bonaparte, great numbers OF
Frenchmen settled, as prisoners on pa.
role, in England-the southern and
midland counties especially, which, as
we know, are the districts in which the
aspirate is least observed.
Scotland, Ireland and Wales were not
under these same influences, their
greater distance from the continent be
ing one of the reasons.
But the constant "h" dropping among
the working classes in England to-day
is, l am sure, largely due to the fact that
the nottingham who persists in speak
ing of his horse, his house and his
home, instead of his'orsc, 'ouse and 'ome,
is regarded by his companions as a
pedant, and one who puts side on"
/ have often noticed that domestic serv-
ants are quite accurate or nearly so in
the use Of the aspirate when speaking
to their mistresses, etc, while, once
back again in the kitchen among their
fellows, there ceases to be an "h" in their
composition.--London Tit-Bits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

The man was Il wealthy and still
young northern squire, selfish and self.
indulgcnt, childless, which was forum.
ate, for he was unfit to play a fathers
part, and suddenly widowed. 1t was to
the funeral Of the wife that my friend
was professionally invited. II had not
been a happy marriage. The man was
gloomy not because Of the bereavement,
but because OF the solemnity and seri.
business II entailed. He would have gone
away If he had dared and left her rela.
ttves TO bury her; he did not like them
and swore he would not be shut I'D in
n carriage with any one of them--hs
would ride alone. No" said a friend.
who had great influence over him (as
indeed he had over most people with
whom he was brought into contact.
YOU must not do that" There were
good reasons why he should not have
gone alone, III you will not 20 with
your relatives you must go with the
clergyman "The clergyman. Well.
Il | must, | must, but 1t will quite spoil
my day Nineteenth Century.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
Monstrual lereoulariHea.

Puberty is tho period when menstSuati0n
q established. II IL the time when the girl
becomes o woman, and also the time from
which many female diseases date. The
menstrual dow usually continues from three
twenty eight days. The quantity exuded
varies from two to eight ounces, but the
amount consistent with the health Of ono
person may DO excessive and weakening in
another. The function is regarded as being
regular when its effect upon the system ID
favorable. The departures frorl healthy
mcnstruation are numerous and should 81
corrected by using DE-. Simmons SQuoW
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

There's no such thing rs satisfying
some people," said the iceman. as no
looked the second time at the scales to
make sure that he hadn't given the
right weight; "in summer time people
grumble because the ice at their door
runs away, and in winter they kick be-
cause it don't."-ionkers Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Mrs. Benham-I don't understand
why you want to drink.
Benham-O course you don't; you've
never had a wife.-Judge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
Give Us Rest,

This is the prayer of the nervous who do
not sleep well. Let them use Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters and their prayer will be
speedily answered. Insomnia is the product
Of indigestion and nervousness, two associate
ailments, also renedied by the Bitters, which
also vanquishes malaria, constipation, liver
complaint, rheumatism and kidney com.
plants.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Mrs. Murray Hill is a very homely woman.
her dearest friend, Mrs. Manhattan Beach,
called. Mrs. Hill said: .
"The last thing my husband did before he
went way was to give me a kiss"
HIM! | should think that would be tho
very last thing he would want to do
And now they don't speak for some rea'
son.-N. Y. World,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Miss Fosdick-Sue Gazzan is a girl
Of engaging f%rankness.
Miss Kcdick--I should say she was.
She frankly told Mr.. Ricketts, that she
loved him and now they are engaged
Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

"You see, my DEAR" said Mr.. Young
husband to his wife, triumphantly, at
three a. m. the other morning, 1.-THE
moment | begin to sing to baby she IS
quite quiet"
YES" said his wife; "she is easily
frightened, poor little thing."-Tit-Bits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Col. d. 7. bourbon tgazing at III.
snake charmer)-'Pon nah 'onah, I'm
mos tempted tub marry that womaui
IN. Y. journal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Papa-So Emily stands at the head OF
her class in French?
Mamma-Yes. She and another girl
were exactly even in the written exam.
nations, but it was decided that Emily
shrugged her shoulders more correctly
Golfers Weekly,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Mrs. Earlywed-l didn't accept Algy
the first time he proposed.
Friend-l know You didn't.
Mrs. Earlywed-How do you know?
Friend-You weren't there.-Boston
Traveller,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

He-And you say those are your
friends own teethT'
She-Oh, yes; l was with her when
she bought them.-Yonkers Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
How 1t Could he Used.

Rev. Longface-Remember, my young
friend, there are some things in life
better than money.
Young Fastpace-Yes, l know that;
but it takes money to buy 'em.-Brook.
Ign Life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

We have to tell lots. of lies
1t ought to make us quake
About these kodak pictures which
Our friends and neighbors take.
Chicago Record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
lAuoorrhma-"Whifes."'

This Is a disorder from which few women
escape at some period Of their lives. It IL
In the nature Of nasal catarrh. In n healthy
condition the lining membrane Of the genital
organs secretes sufficient mucus to moistcn
them, but IL the mucus membrane. is con.
Profuse, irritating and offensive. The best
results will follow the use Of our Mexican
Female Remedy as an injection, and . dose
twice . day for some time Of that great
uterine tonic, DR.. Simmons SquaW vine
Wine, will cure the complaint.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

THAT man says these are carloads OF
gold at the Klondike."
as he a practical minerP"
81 guess he must be. He says he's not
going to give up his position MS watch
man to go up and dig for it.'-Wash-
ibgton Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
Realism.

A literary bohemian is at work on a
great naturalistic novel. 1.-THE Mar
chioness," he writes, became as white
as shirt" Glancingatthe very moment
a. his own wrist bands, he is seized by a
scruple and adds: whittier even than a
shirt."-Masque de Fer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
Hood,c Ollie cure Liver Ills; easy to
IlOON 81 lAAo take, easy to operate. Csc.
Alabama Marries Mississippi
Mr Mlm NMvava

Oxford, Ala, writes: Have
used DIR. NJ. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine Is years.
/ know 1t cures Dizziness
of Head, Sour Stomach
Sick Headache, and
manyother diseases. I tried
''Thedford's Black
Draught," but did not find
1T to DO half as good as the
(M.A.SimmonsM Medicine
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

First Counterfeiter--I wish people IN
general were like congress.
Second Counterfeiter-Why?
First Counterfeiter--A bad bill would
be easier to pass than n good one
Puck.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
A TriHe Uncertain.

Daisy-Which is your favorite-a
blond or brunette?
Charlie IA little uncertain)-lt's a
funny thing, you know, but it doesn't
make the slightest difference to me in
the dark.-Town Topics.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

you've got an awful cold, Smithers,
Why don't you go to a doctor and get
him to give you something for it."
Give me something for it! Man, he
can have it for nothing and welcome."-
Erie Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
That Must lie the One,

Hoiack-A writer in a Boston paper
discusses the Impossible Dollar.
Tomdik-That must be the dollar a
fellow tries to borrow.-Detroit Free
Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
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Ic,, ,rod lie could not have told vhy
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when they resumed thrir rather serious
conversation. IIc WA visionary MS all
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d~omnering ~ his enthusiasm when she
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dis, Aercstcd, and, of course. for your
Il. vs. sake, | would have done the
same. Bat it has been a pleasure to
Know You ana sho" you to my friends,
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

THE lips that touch liquor shall never
touch mine!"
was the theme Of the spinster's song;
all who OCCASIONALLY look on the wine
Applauded her loudly and long.
Chicago Times-Heraid.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Cultures Coadjutor.-"What an air Of
well-bred repose young Newrich has"
YES, but he was naturally lazy to begin
with."-Chicago Record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
Unanimous.

Medium-The spirit of your wife is here,
and says she never dreamed of such happi.
ness since you two parted.
The Man-Tell her l feel the same way
Life
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
sister Got the Saah,

Young Sister-Mabel, here comes
Capt. Goldmore! Now, decide quickly.
Either you give me your new sash, or
stick to this seat like a limpet!-Punch,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Energy, Miss, writes; NJ
A. simmons Liver Medi.
cine has been used 20 years
In my Fathers family for
Nervousness,S Sick Head.
ache, Dyspepsia, Bill.
iousness. My Sister was
confined to bed for months
from Enlargement Of
Liver. Our Doctor gave
her up to die. She began
taking NJ. A. B. l.. NJ. and
WAS soon entirely well.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

--,. rIncIe isnO }ust CompcLis0n
Regulator. The latter by careful test hav.
Ing been found not 30 reliable has been d.
Carded.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

ieast-What did you mean by saying
that last book of Penman's made you
smile?
Crimsonbeak-l meant it drove me
to drink.--YoLkers Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

The sewing circle owed a debt
on the pastors pulpit chair,
And when at last the claim was mel
1t made the circle square.
Chicago Tribune,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

May kiss your hand?" be asked,
"She removed her veil. "No," she re.
piled; y have my gloves on.'-Tit.Rita.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
Swcctly Silent.

All mankind loves an old spinet--
We love its air of other days;
And then-'tis always out of tune,
So. on 1t no one ever plays.
Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

The city of Copenhagen has prob
ably the largest proportion Of cyclists
to The population OF any large city In
Europe. Ia q total population u ~,
0O there ave :0.uCt .ldsra.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

THAT story would be good If it were
not for one thing"
"What is that?"
ut isn't."-Chicago Post.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

While wise women frame advices
How each girl may catch a man,
Silly women all get husbands,
And without q shred OF plan.
Chicago Record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Lady engaging %servant)-l ought TO
tell you that we are all strict teetotalers
here. | suppose you won't mind that?
Mary Jane-Oh, no, mum! I've been
in a reformed drunkard's family be-
fore.-Punch,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Jewett--l guess know it. ] saw two
real dealers talking together to-day
Town Topics.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Different from Some Cows.
You Will notice In life's voyage,
While floating down the stream.
That the milk of human kindness
Seldom raises any cream.
Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

The Venus de Medici has long ranked
us d of female beauty; but from a
physiological standpoint she is not "a
perfect type Of perfect wo%manhooi."
At any rate, Prof. Chadwick does not
think that she is, for he points out tina;
the narrow chest indicates unrobpst
lungs, that the shoulders ure not well
braced up, that the Uranium and fece
show no trace of mental vigor, that her
limbs show want of muscular training,
and that, ms u type of what "A mother aud
mistress of a home should be. she Il
contemplate. After all, the Greek con-
ccption was not OF womanhood. but
rather, to them, the good enough one :.
a goddess Cincinnati Enquirer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

The women Of all foreign lands.
To our shores should flock In bands:
For women all their chance awaits,
~ enter the "United states."
-Chicagu Record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

I'VE ought not to fret when annoyed
ey our children"
"Whyp"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

cried: ooh, Riyington, my son!"-al
the tenderness of years in that cry
he took her in his arms with a great
sob, saying over and over again: Moth
cr. my " mOthcr. my mother,"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
PAINFUL A~FFLICTlON
A Son Writes a Letter Telling How His
Father Was Troubled.

WINAMOE, 1ND.-"My father was
troubled with boils and curbuncles. After
suffering for some time, he heard Of q
similar case cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
He began taking this medicine and con-
tiuued its use until he was cured. My
mother is taking Hoods Sarsaparilla for
rheumatism and it is helping her. Guy E.
NEwKIRK, Box 1874. Get only Hoods.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
4 Reliable sign,

Hcwitt-lt's going to be a hard win
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

"When they grow up they will get
paid back by their children."-Chicago
Record.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Wayne had decided to- start for Nir.
ginia the next night at midnight. and
he called TO say good 10y to- Mrs. Nor.
ton early in the evening, tie found
her in the drawiug-room. "You have
spoiled mc, Mrs. Morton, for this room,
by showing me one so much prrtticr.
Won't you take me in there again ."
She hesitatcd, aud he continued; BE.
sides, | am tired and there is not n
restful chair here
She led the way. There was n LITTLE
constraint OF memory upon them both
as they sat there, She IN her low chair
before the fire.
"What have | done. Mrs. Morton o."
he asked. Il feel rs | used TO when
father called me 'Riyjngton Arnold
Wayne"
1t was harder than She had thought
to tell this youth in whom she was so
much interested that he must not he
with her St constantly in the future,
but she did il in plain sentences that
he could not misunderstood,
'Oh, | wish you hadn't said that" he
said, simply. Then he explained; you
zee, | am leaving for Virginia tonight.
% this was not necessary. | came to
ay good-by, and ] think il is nearly
! ne for Inc to go back to the hotel"
! Il. pulled out his watch. lie saw
ance for a moment ut the two
bleh hung there In place Of q
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05
CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.

Irate Merchant thought you said
this safe was burglar-proof?
Agent-Well, what more proof do you
want Of burglars than that?--Leslie's
Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-11-05

Mosquito Lake and Bsaa -'ood by
pardtown, opening to Il thapon her
country inaccessible to any otthh..arly
and nearly demanding that 4 ham,
established at Itts Bena for their
commodation. From Roebuck landi,
On the south all around the Lake
Fort Loring, . distance Of twenty.6,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-10-15
Normal Notes

Miss Clara Goode Of Moscow enrolled
at the normal this week.
Miss Maye Steen has returned after
ten days visit to the Spokane fruit
far.
The members Of the party that went
to Uniontown hill last SatuI day were
well satisfied with their trip and RI
port IA pleasant time.
Mr. Mohl keeps everything N ex-
cellent condition about the building.
The trees aud grass are thriving and
add greatly to the beauty Of the sur.
roundiugs.
The lawn tennis set is here and the
students began playing Wednesday.
They are now ENJOYING some very
plea ant and interesting games on the
normal campus.
Miss Lillian Perceful who has at
tended the normal the last year will
leave in two weeks for Anatone
Wash, where she has accepted IA fou
months term of school.
This week the Viri Romr Latin clas
has worked dilig emily in translatinl
chapter on Horatius. The young
ladies have come to the conclusion tina
there are few men who could have
kept the bridge as well as Horatius.
Miss Minnie Harrington who i
teaching at kippen. Idaho, ana Nils
Iuez Herbert who is teaching tn
| Slayin school on Mason prairie vii
close their schools in two weeks, returI
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-10-15
Lewiston Al the Fair.

Lewistonians returning from the
Spokane fair are unit in declaring
the fair great success, an improve
ment in every way over that of last
year, and an exhibition well worth the
cost and time of trip to Spoka ne.
The Lewiston exhibit Is an attractive
one. Manager Vessels is com pliment-
ed for making the best possible use of
the material collected for display at
the fair. Whitman and Walla Walla
counties excel all Others in the variety
and extent of their exhibits, but for
quality ana excellence in the individ-
ual exhibits Lewiston is second to
none. The unique feature of the Lew
iston display is the preservation of
fruit in the large jars. In this line
Lewiston Is easily first.
J. H. Evans who was close observer
at the fair noted the following pre-
miums attached to the general Lewis
ton exhibit: First on barley, Geo. A
Smith, second on flax and wheat;
first on watermelon, Arthur Stacy;
first on peaches, first on collection OF
pears, r. Scheicher: first on collection
OF grapes, r. Schleicher first on wine,
II. Schleicher, first on collection Of
nuts; l.. A. Porter, first on canned
fruits, Mrs. NJ. J. Vessels; second on
jellies, Mrs. Vessels. These are in the
gen eral exhibit from Lewiston and the
names are given only when remem
bered by Mr.. Evans. In the plate ex-
hibit for individuals Lewiston received
a liberal share of the prizes, Mr.. Porter
capturing many of the best.
The concensus Of opinion taken from
the visitors to the fair from this section
is, that given the money that othe
counties have spent in preparing a,
exhibit Lewiston would have carried
away grand honors. The quality o
our fruit is uneXcelled. The exhibi
attracts general attention aud the com
ment of the visitors is always favorable