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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

THERE ARE DIFFERENT GRADES
in all articles of food; this Is particularly
true about meats; housekeepers should,
therefore, exercise the greatest care in
selecting this important article. j. H.
Baker keeps the best the market affords.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

r. t. MGRATI, TEACHER OF MAN
doiin, banjo and guitar; thorough in
structlon. Headquarters at Ludden g
Bates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28
EDUCATIONAL.

-~~S~~~-~~~~~-~~~~~-~~~>~~
r. e. L. MILLER, 109 LIBERTY
street, east; teacher of mandolin, banjo.
guitar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

ACCOMPLISHED LADY WILL GIVE
lessons on the piano to pupils In their own
home, at very reasonable rates. r. E. p,
News office.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

OLD PAPERS for sale at The Times
Office. Good for putting under carpets
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
FOUGHT THE SHERIFF.
Irwin Brown Tries to Break Out of
Jail Again.

farkersburg, w. Va, Oct. 16-It was
Uuiy oy the merest chance that Erwin
brown, confined in the county iail at
Earrisville, did not make on Wednesday
night second escape from it. Brown is
70 sei'confessed murderer of Emanuel
Crull, and is considered one of the most
desperate criminals NOW lin custody in
I'M! !1 state The story OF his escape from
jan IN August, and one of the exciting
Incidents of his flight and recapture. are
well known to the readers of The Times.
SiEce his return to the Jail there Brown
| haS remained sullen, and has had scarcely
anything to do with his fellow prisoners.
lt is believed by some that he has been
playing the insanity dodge. A close
watch on his actions has been maintained
ny Sheriff Patton, and it WAS this vipi-
lance on that officers part that prevented
MN from again escaping on Wednesday
night.
Upon hearing sus pcious noise lit.
tie after dusk at the time mentioned. the
Sheriff suspected something wrong, and
went INTO the jail on n tour of inyestign.
ton. His vigilance was rewarded with
1inding Brown in the act of saving Off
one OF the bars. He had already severed
one,and was we'll on his way through the
second, which, of course, meant his lib.
erty After thorough search the sheriff
,o"uu tue Instrument with which the
oars had been sawed 1t was an ordinary
cast. knife, with saw-teeth cut into it
nearly the entire length of the blade.
When the tool was found Brown few
into rage and swore like a trooper.
lie struck the sheriff u heavy blow in
the face With his fist, and then seized n
chalr. ana is no telling what he
would have done to the sheriff had not
THAT officer been too quick for him and
brought down pair Of hadncuTs on his
head with such terrific force as to fell
nm to the floor. where he remained in Il
helpless condition for some time. He
was immediately handcr Ted and allowed
to remain so all night. Where he got
the knife is profound mystery, as none
OF that pattern can be found in the neigh
borhood. rigid watch will be kept
over him from now on.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
woULD-cHANGE IT'S NAME.
The Protestant Episconal Church to be
"The Church" in Future.

Ane Frotestant Episconal Church to be
"The Church" in Future.
Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 16. The Pro
testant Episcopal Church of An erica will
be known in the future simply as the
church. Ii the movement formally inau-
garated in the meeting OF the Milwaukee
Diocesan council to-day is taken up by
the i'oceses generally throughout the
country. ms the clergymen and laymen
firmly believe it will.
In amending the constitution of the
oiocese the words 1.-The Protestant Epis-
eopal Church" were stricken out and
The Church" inserted in their stead.
it IS stated that this change has been un-
der discussion for some time in different
dioceses, but the Milwaukee diocese is
the first, according to one of the lay del
egates, to take action in the matter The
amendment to the constitution was
adopted without discussion, having heen
considered at che council meeting in
Madison last year, when it was decided to
put 1T to vote at this meeting.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATES.

Appointments of Speakers by the State
Committee.
j. HOGE TYLER.
Rockingham Court, October 18th.
Accomac Court, October 25th
Eastville, October 25th (nieht).
Mathews, October Goth
Mi1dleseN Court, October 2Tth.
Gloucester, October 2Sth
Norfolk city, October Goth.
Isle of Wight, October Both.
Stafford Court, October Goth.
a. J. MONTAGUE.
Carroll Court, October 18th
Indepe ndence, Grayson, October 10Th
Charles City Court, October 2Ist.
Blackstone, October 23d.
Augusta Court, October 25th.
Basic City. October 25th (nighN..
Roc6bridge Court, November 1st.
EDWARD ECHOLS.
Smythe Court, October 18th.
JOHN W. DANIEL.
Lynchburg, October 23d
Halifax Court, October 25th.
PETER j. OTEY.
Roanoke Court, October 18th.
Mt. Carmel, October 23d g oclock).
south boston, October 23d (night).
w. A. JONES.
Fairfax Court, October 18th.
Berryville, October Goth.
Halifax Court. October 25th.
Mathews, October Goth.
Gloucester, October 2StA
S. II. LETCHER.
Highland Court October 2zth.
w. f. RHEA.
Newport, Giles county, OCTOBER 23d
Buchanan Court October Goth.
S. F. JONES.
Roanoke Court, October 18th.
Lithia, October 2Dth (niohtj
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
THE PACIFIC SALE.
Another Company Will Bid If the Terms
Are Changed.

AuoIner company VIII l5l0 LII the Terms
Are Changed.
New York, Oct. 16.-Owing to the fact
that President Mckinley has received in
formation that new syndicate of re-
sponsible New York men, as we'll rs the
Huntingdon-Go Gould combination, stands
ready TO bid at the sale of the Union
Pacific Railway, providing the terms of
payment and time Of sale are satisfactor
lily changed within few days, he NAV
order n postponement. The sale was adj
vertised to take place on November 9.
The present terms as drawn I'D by At.
torney General McKenna are practically
prohibitory, except so far as the Hunt
ingdon- Gould syndicate is concerned, and
this fact called forth an open boast from
member of the reorganization commit
tee that it would get the property at it's
own price of So. 100000 above the first
mortgage bonds, emitting the sinking
fund of Sl7, 0O0, 900, or about SEQ 600. 600
below the governments claim OF S53,
QUO, 600. The President is opposed to
any suppression of competition what
ever.
President Mckinley, it is understood.
has decided to shift Mr.. !JcKenna to the
bench of the supreme court.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

fore adjourning passed a vote of thanks
ior their kind and hospitable treatment
by the Salem people.
CAMPAIGN CLUB.


oy the Salem people.
CAMPAIGN CLUB.
The Democratic campaign club met in
.Ie courthouse Friday night and COM
pleted Its organization. President r. w.
Nime was in the chair and appointed the
following executive committee:-- w. b.
billiard, H. B. Rcckhill, III. M. Hundley,
Col. II. I'll. Logan. G. l.. Hatcher, w. b.
Bowles, j. II. Garst. VIM. Simpson, o. l..
Stenrnes and A. o. Brown. On registra-
ZION the following committees were ap-
pointed from the three city PRECINCTS:
South Salem, NJ. e. McClung, e. II.
james, and Il. d. Sewers North Salem.
"A. n. Whitesell, w. w. Moffett and A.
j. Haislip. West Salem, j. b. Karnes.
j.: L. Phlegar and Tip Hurst. On motion
ihomas l. Preston was added to this
important committee. County Chairman
Hendei son Lee made IL few remarks con-
corning the imperative necessity of organ
izeu work. 1t was stated by the presi-
dent thai on next Friday night the club
would be honored by an address from the
Hon. Il. r. Hicks, of Roanoke. Quite a
number OF new names were added to the
clubs membership, after which 1t adj
Journed to meet Friday night at 7:3O
O'Clock.
AT THE CHURCHES.
AT the Presbyterian, Methodist and
episcopal there will be regular morning
and night services by the pastors.
At the Baptist-Morniny sermon by
the Rev. Joseph Stras, of Roanoke. At
night there will be held the monthly
meeting of the Tyree Missionary Society
with an address by Di. Cooke, of Hollins
Institute.
AT the Lutheran--At the morning hour
the regular communion service will be
held with sermon by DR.. Painter At
night sermon by DR.. Fox, OF the college.
Rev. II. G. V. Campbell will preach
this afternoon at o'clock in Fort Lewis
Church.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

Fresh oysters by the gallon, quart or
pint at Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-.
CURED 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfactionor money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale at Massie's Phar-
macy, 1O9 Jefferson street. Roanoke,
Those who believe chronic diarrhoea 10
be incurable should read what Mr.. =. II.
Grisham, of Gaars Mills, La, has to say
on the subject, viz: 81 have been a suffer
er from chronic diarrhoea ever since the
war and have tried all kinds of medicines
for 1t. At last found remedy that
affected cure and that was Cham Der.
lAin's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy." This medicine can always be de
pended upon for collie, cholera morbus,
dysentery and diarrhoea. It is pleasant to
take and never fails to effect cure. 25
and 90 cent si2es for sale by H. e. Barnes.
"He puts up prescriptions"
Fresh lot OF Oranges from sunny Italy
--sweet-iust received at CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
HIS TROUBLES OVER

Londcn, Oct. 16.-Edward I.angtry,
the erstwhile husband of Lilly Langtry,
the actress. who a fortnight ago was
found wandering in n dazed condition
on the railway track at Crewe and placed
IN iunatic asylum at Chester, died
there last evening.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
THE BEAUTY OF 1T.

A dress washed with Crystal Spring"
was shown us the other uay-a delicate
fabric splashed with tiny flowers The
flowers looked as if grown afresh-forget-
me-nots, too.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.

TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
Candidates to be voted for at the cleo
ton on November 3:
For Governor
J. Hoge Tyler, Democrat.
T. II. McCaull, Republican.
L. A. Cutler, Prohibition.
j. j. Quantz, Socialist.
Lieutenant Governor
Edward Echols, Democrat.
o. b. Roller, Republican
Edmund r. Cooke. Pcpulist.
Z. NJ. Smithdeal, Prohibition.
j. w. McCumbcr, Socialist.
Attorney General
A. j. Montague, Democrat.
james Lyons, Republican.
f. b. Kennedy, Prohibition.
Legislative
r. r. Hicks. Democrat.
j. p. Caldwell, Democrat.
j. w. Hartwell, Independents
W. S. McClanahan, independent.
ID. G. Moomaw, Populist.
Vote for two members of the lepisla-
ture.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

Fresh lot OF Oranges from sunny Italy
received at CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

r. B.-We regret to say that the only
subjecs upon which our information is
limited is that of how tn get around cir
cumstantial evidence. If i is the general
opinion that from the looks nf things,
you-kissed the gill; you--had better say
nothing and let the opinion stand No
amount of denial will do ally good You
will at least have your own clear CON
science to console you besides the Thought
that you are travelling pathway worn
by the feet of many who have gone be-
fore. It is harh, but we are afraid You
cannot do anything.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17

A few weeks ago the editor WAS taken
with very severe cold that caused him
to he i'll a most miserable condition 1t
was individually Il bad case of In grippe
and recognizing it as dangerous he took
inme date steps tC bring about speedy
cure. From the advertisement of Cham
berlain's Cough R-mely ana the many
good recommendations included therein,
we concluded to make first trial of the
medicine. To say it was satisfactory in
Its results is putting it very mildly, in.
deed. 1t acted like magic and the result
was speedy and permanent cure. We
have no hesitancy in recommending this
excellent cough remedy to anyone allict.
ed with cough or cold in any FORM
The Banner OF Liberty, Lihertytown,
Maryland. The % ARD 80 cent sizes for
ssle by II. c. Barnes. "He puts up pre-
scriptions."
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-17
MORE VALUABLE TURoUolsEs
They Come From Southern Mexico, Blu
the Exact Location is Guarded.

Sapte Fe., n. NJ, Oct. 6.-Another re.
markable shipment of turquoises has
been sent east from this city by the Wells
Fargo Express Company. 1t consists OF
five cut stones, the weight of which re.
spective'y is T3, 80, 80, 90 and % karats,
the combined value of which is 50, 300
These gems came from Southern New
Mex leo, but the exact location of the
mines is carefully guarded secret.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-28

that the superintendent be authorized TO con-
suit with the health officer in regard to the
cesspool spoken OF in Mr. Kent's letter. Bills
amounting 10 si4s. 81 were then approved and
ordered paid, and the meeting adjourned. .
This morning ssvo very hard-lcoking tramps
who came 20 the police station last evening
and gave themselves up were before the Sew
enth District Court, charged with vagrancy.
Both pleaded guilty and were sentenced 10 the
state work house for one year They gave
their names as John Logan and Martin kiley.
John A. Daniels. lad ~ years old, was
charged with stealing the horse and buggy OF
John h, Anderssn last Saturday night from
Broadway Six Corners He pleaded not guilty,
but ON trial ho was found guilty and was SEN
fenced TO the reform school during his minor
ity. Thomas Sexton, boy Is years Of age,
was also before tho court, charged with an
assault upon James BchHn. He pleaded not
guilty, but when he found he would be
obliged 10 give surety for trial next Friday he
retracted his plea and pleaded guiltyand was
sentenced TO the reform school during his
minority This is the second time this boy
has been sentenced 10 the reform school
Last evening Town Clerk Hunter and As
sistant Smyth visited River side between and
9 o clock and secured 81 names upon the regis
tration book
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-28
some UNUSUAL TITLES.
The names or n Few Rooks which Fave
Not Been Copyrighted.

The journalist who had just written
delightful little brochure. entitled Tho
Liberty of the Press; or; How TO Knock the
Props From Under the Archmedcan Le-
yer That Moves the World" was calling
on Mr.. Young at the library to get it copy
rightcd. Mr.. Young gracefully referred
him to "A clerk in that department, and as
the clerk was getting the paper ready he
was making himself interesting 10y talk.
ing.
Eyes, sir" he was saying, Il rather
think you have hit upon good title for
your book. or course some people won't
know what tho dickons-I beg your par
don-what on earth it means, but that
doesn't make any difference to you. They
are stupid people who wouldn't buy ii any
how Still there's good deal i'm "A title.
OF course l don't mean the kind our rich
girls love to marry. " and the clerk chuc
kled, "but titles of hooks. You under
stand. | just made list | came across
today. They are from different sources.
Here's a few that funny fellow Tom Hood
gave To the Duke of Devonshirc to go on
some dummy books for an entrance door
10 his library: 'McAdam's Views In
Rhodes. Boyle on Steam Designs For
Frezes, by an Arctic Explorer; Pygma
lion, by Lord Bacon; Cursory Remarks
on Swearing, by Jupiter Percy We're, IL
40 volumes; Cooks Specimens of th,
Sandwich Tongue, On Sore Throat ant
the Migration of the Swallow, 'Kosciuskc
on the Right of Poles TO stick Up Fol
Themselves, La abs Rccollections o.
Suett, Chronological Account of the DatC
Palm and several others.
"Thcn there were some old volumes o.
the time of Cromwell which had titles lif
these: Crumbs of omfort For the Chick
ems of the Covenant, High Heeled shoe
For Dwarfs In Holiness, Hooks ard Eye
For Believers Breeches. The Spiritucl
Mustard Pot to Make the Soul SneeZe Viii
Devotion, Tobacco Battered and the
Pipes shattered About Their Ears That
Idly Idolize so Loathsome Vanity, by
Vollcy of Holy Shot Thundcred From
Mount Helicon, u Poem Against the Use
of Tobacco by Joshua Sylvester; The
Shutters OF Divine Love, Seven Sobs of
Sorrowhl Soul For Sin, and some NOR
of the same S )rt. Added to these are n few
scattering ones like these: Waves of SounC
and the High G., A .Inwey Forever, l.,
nm Active Prizcfghter; A Rich Amer
can, or the Earl's Choice, and SO o.
through 4fst Of odd ones. -
Tho clerk handed the journalist n folded
paper.
"Thank you" said the journalist.
"Fifty ccrts please. Anything more
today" smila tho clerk, and the inciden'
was closed. Washington star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-28
ALL THIS FUSS.
Continued from page I.
rhich cnmmunicated nt

ties committee which communicated at
once with President Clark. And tue lat
ter promptly advised a. to his plans.
What were those plans? Why. simply
the plans generally understood by tee
public and endorsed by the Journal OF
Ssptem ber go though 1t forgot all about
It's endorsement three weeks later. In
deed, the spirit of President Clark : state
ment of his purpose, as expressed in writ
ing over his own signature To the ter
M NAL facilities committee, was identical
with that Of the Journals editorial OF
September 20. and if the former had not
been know n to he well settled purpose
OF the Consolidated policy tor at least
three years the reader might be led to
believe that President Clark's letter was
prompted hv that journal editorial, so
nearly did 10 agree with L..
Here is President Clark's letter:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-28
BRISTOL.
Rubb:r Works h sumes Operations.
Christmas Fest vals.

The National India Rubber Company =
plant resumed operations this morning with
an increase in the number Of its help. The
necessary repairs have been made ana the On o
departments will be pushed TO their utmost
capacity.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schlosser who have
been spending Christmas with their parents
in Brunswick Nj, returned home last even
ing.
Surveyor Gorham OF the public highways is
at work with a gang Of men making the side
walks safe for public travel by placing ashes
upon the sidewalk
Mrs. Sarah A. Leigh, accompanied 10y her
son, Arthur b. Leigh, who har just returned
from an European tour, is the guest OF her
son and daughter-in law, Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard A. Leigh, on Hope street
Colonel Samuel l.. Colt left here today Cor
New York on business.
Mr.. Benjamin Smiths horse slipped this
morning and fell on the ice when entering
own, breaking both shafts and throwing Mr..
Smith 10 the ground. His hip was injured.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fletcher have rented
the Collins mansion ON Hope street for the
winter.
A pretty wedding took place yesterday
afternoon Mt o'clock at the residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Gladdng. The contracting
parties were Mr.. George Brown OF Providence
and Miss Gertrude Gladding of Bristol. The
ceremony was performed by tho Rev. A. W.
Kingsley OF the State Slreet NJ e. church
The happy couple left on the $3.50 p. IN. train
for New York on their honeymoon.
st. Michaels Episcopal Sunday school held
its Christians festival last evening in Pokano-
ket hall. and il was well attended. AT
o'clock Lieutenant Gilmore of the United
States navy. who is stopping here, rode into
the nail upon his wheel, representing old
Santa Claus, amid tremendous applause. The
Christmas tree was sight worthy Of men
tion IL being loaded with gifts for the teach
ers and pupils Of the school. The State Street
Methodi sunday school held its Christmas
f,stivtl last evening in the vestry Of the
church. > q usual aNercises were D, rformed,
when the distribution OF gifts was made.
The rsu."lds ut Ills JuiN Harding of New
Bedford were brought here tins morning for
burial.
THE funeral Cf Mr.. Alfred ", Pearse will lie
~'A 'nnzed We ~FHy rftprnpun ot O'Clock
from his late residence on Wood street,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-28
EAST PROVIDENCE.
School Committee Melting -Tramps Sem
fenced For vagrancy.

The regular monthly meeting OF the school
committee was held in tho Council chamber
last eve<ing, the entire board being present
except Mr.. Pierce. The reports Of Robert b.
Heay, custodian OF school supplies for the
quarter ending November u, were presented
Superintendent Ellis reported that the num-
ber Of pupils registered in all the schools last
term was 2O25. The subject Of the change
made in the high school course Of studies by
the principal, whereby he substituted com.
mercial geography in place Of bookkeeping,
which was continued from the last meeting,
was brought ur, and the following resolution.
ofered by Mr. Miss, was passed Whereas,
the school committee has been Informed that
during last term change was made in the
Course Of Study, East Providence High
School, without the knowledge or consent of
the committee, II l. now voted that the super-
intendent is hereby instructed that the
Course Of Study as established 10y tho com.
mittec shall not bo changed without the con
Vent OF the school committee"
The matter Of the amount 90 be asked for at
the coming town meeting 20 be appropriated
20 continue the schools 20 the end of the
school year was then discussed NJ some
length. The superintendent gave his estimate
that the amount required 60 run the schools
fvom January ! 20 Anril would bo Sggp
There is in the town treasury 20 the credit OF
the school fund 5000. which leaves n deficiency
OF s0s9l, and IL was dscidei 60 ask Tor an ai.
preparation Of 5000, and Chairmsn Dean was
selected 70 represent the committee AZ tho
town meeting.
Alfred J. KoDt. who NJ "a previous meeting
sent the eomi- it'ee communication prefer.
ing charges ~ all sorts ana kinds against the
No. school and it, Teacher Wa present last
evening ana addre ised ths committee. Oa
notion ~ Mr.. Bliss ~ was VOTES ihat tho su-
psrintendcnt have n,ihorify - male such
change IN the teacher ~ this school a. IN hi
discretion no msy Sc iit. lhwas also voted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-28
WARREN.
Cercle jacques Carriers New Board Of
Officers.

Az the annual meeting Of Cercle Jacques
Cartier the following officers were elected {:
Chaplain Rev. A. ID. Bernard; president,
Leopie Rainez. vice-presidcnts, W. Pare, l.,
Lemieux and Joseph Laforge; secretary,
Phidime Lenglois: assistant Joseph Prouix !;
financial secretary, Edmond Trombley !;
treasurer, Gideon Lafeviere, CORES
ponding secretary, Ernest Fontaine
master at. arms, Frank Lemieux; finance COM
mttee. W. Pare. J. Chicoine and NJ. Granger
visiting committee, J. Dcllaire, Adelard our
nier, Amalle Trudelle, Israel Ia France, o.
Champlin, O. Baron, Arthur Beaulieue: in
side guard, j. Chicoine; outside guard, W.Belle-
mere
Mr.. Charles Brown is entertaining his
friend, Mr. Milne, Buenos Ayres, Argentine
Republic, South America
Miss Araline Thompson of New York Is on
a visit to her brother, Mr.. Walter S. Thomp-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bray and daughter,
Hazel are on a visit to friends in Uxbridge
for few days.
The Warren Artillery held wdl-attended
drill meeting Monday evening in Armory hall.
Mr.. Albert Hohler and two children. who
have been visiting Mrs. Mary M. Barton on
Water street, have returned 10 their home in
PawtucKet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-28
Tho Answer Was Correct.

At a school examination near Dudley
one OF her majesty's inspectors was qucs-
tioning little boy in the lo,<er standards
and found that his knowledge of arith-
metic was very deficient, says the London
Telegraph. Tho inspector had asked sew.
eral Questions without getting "A satsfao-
tory answer, but determined To arouse the
vsked;
IF your teacher gave you two rabbits
and gave you one, how many would you
haves"
-Four, sir " replied the lad.
Impossible, replied the inspector, got
ting impatient. 1.-Two and one cannot
make four
Please SIR" said tho littlc fellow,
eve got a lop cared one already"