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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A new departure in festive gatherings
has just been inaugurated by the bach
elor girls of Dayton, Fla. The girls
gave dove Dance" in which they
proved that the presence of men is by
10 means indispensable in tripping the
light fantastic, as not man was there.
Half the young women wore the Sc
verest of talor-made black gowns, with
low-cut waistcoats, revealing dazzling
eXpanse of white linen. The other half
wore the usual feminine eXtravagances
There were 20 dances on the pro-
gramme. The musicians were women
and refreshments were served by neat
mattresses. The entire affair was a
brilliant success from start to finish.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A class in economics in western
university has just been struggling
with the problem: How would you
spend $4,000? There are 25 men and
II women in the class, and they named
IA different objects of expenditure.
Education was declared to be the first
purpose of the majority. Real estate
was the most favored investment.
Twelve students wanted to travel, seven
proposed to spend some money for
books, the same number made an APP
preparation for pleasure" and four
were willing to devote share to 'char-
ity." So far as it went, it was an in
structive exhibition, and the only thing
needed to complete the revelation OF
their characters and training is that
the same students should answer the
correlative question; How would you
prefer to earn $4,000?
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A telephone operator in place near
New York city was at Christmas the re-
cipient of checks for FIVE, ten and hun
dred dollars, diamond pin, dress pat
tern and eight boxes Of candy; al
though she was known to the donors
only by her gentle, respectful voice, her
readiness to accommodate and her OPP
erative number. When DIR. Holmes
gave one of his heroines the sole title
of Number Five" and sketched her in
rose-color, he, too, proclaimed that
character is independent of name or
position, and has it's sure reward.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

There is still one state, Mississippi,
that does not observe Christmas as a
legal holiday, and there is but one day
that is so recognized by all of the
states, and that is Sunday. The Fourth
of July is ignored as a holiday in the
laws of Minnesota, and Arkansas, Ken
lucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New
Hampshire and Rhode Island do not
recognize January 1 as legal holiday.
Memorial day is observed as such in "a
states.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
GAINED ~ POUNDS IN S WEEKS
From the By-stander, MacOmb, III,

rum NhN ARs ~,AdHbNlf EhdNNhibt
Alderman Louis w. Camp, of our city. has
quite astonished his friends Of late, by re-
markable gain in weight. He has gained
p pounds in five weeks. Those of his friends
who do not know the facts of his sickness
will read with interest the following;
IL was broken down in health and utterly
miserable" said Mr.. Camp to our reporter.
81 was unable to work much of the time
and so badly afflicted with form of stomach
trouble that life was veritabe nightmare.
II tried various remedies, but during the
six months of my sickness | obtained no
relief. / had always been a robust, healthy
man and sickness bore heavily upon me.
about two years ago was advised to try
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
/ purchased one box and received so much
benefit that | used five more and was en-
tirely cured. ! gained twenty-five pounds in
five weeks. Since | stopped taking the pills
have scarcelv had an ache or main
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

yThe Dingley tariff law during Feb
ruary produced revenue of more than
million dollars day. For the first
seven months of it's operation the total
customs receipts were $175,S1S,7S1,
against $3.50, 2O1 ,03S for the same period
of the Wilson law, gain of $15,615,743
for the Dingley statute. And the latter
had to contend with warehouses packed
with imported goods in anticipation of
increased duties. February shows a
surplus, $1,S45,35s, for the first time
since Mr.. Cleveland and his wild
team" were running things at Wash
ington. Republican legislation is the
kind that meets public needs and does
away with defcits.-Troy Times.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
IIinndil,e Estimates

The American Monthly Review has an
estimate of the extent of the exodus to
the klondike the present season, and
calculates that 100000 people will in.
wade the Alaskan gold fields in lS9s. Ii
then adds an estimate as to the en-
penses and profits of the great rush
after the yellow metal. That each man
should spend on the average 5000 does
not seem to be an Decentralization, but
it reaches the grand total of SEQ, 100000
Of this sum it is estimated that the rail
ways will receive $j0C0,0C0 the traders
and hotel keepers, where outfits are
procured $50, O00,COO, the ship com,
panies for transportation $10,000,00C
and for the transportation of freight
over the passes in Alaska $15,000O00
These figures are declared to be low
and for necessaries only, so that they
might be increased by 25 or 30 per cent
SO as to be made to include all the
money that will be paid out in the at
tempt of gold seekers to reach tn,
mines. On the other hand, there have
been a good many estimates made as tC
the amount of gold that it is expected
the Alaskan fields will yield this year
and they range all the way from 500,
100000 to $5O,OO0,COO. The smaller
amount is regarded by those qualified
to judge as being as much to small u!
the larger is considered to be too great
Probably $3O000,O00 would be liberia
estimate. No one has placed the outpu
at anywhere near the amount that vii
be expended by the gold hunters II
reaching the mines. 1t is not at al
probable that any such exhibits will
deter anyone with the gold fever from
trying his fortune, for it is always 9TH
other man" that will not strike i
rich" Still, the chances are that no
one in fifty will ever come back with
competency that he has dug from tn
frozen soil of the inhospitable Klondik
country, while the hardships of tn
journey and of the life there will shat
ter the constitution of many a ma
who will return an invalid for life, if Il
returns alive.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

Frogs and mice are developing an I'M
pardonable desire to steal down peo-
pies threats lately. Rev. ]. II. Kelley,
pastor of Baptist church in Pasa-
dena, Cal, fell asleep after reading,
and, forgetting to close his mouth, was
nearly choked by mouse which
strolled in. Luckily he had bicycle,
as well as presence of mind, so that
when he rode to the nearest doctors he
was pronounced out of danger and q
little later the visitor was dislodged.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

There is more intolerable nuisance
in the theater than the big hat. This
nuisance, says Boston exchange, is
the late conner. Sometimes he is alone;
he has dined heavily; he has been late
in deciding where to go; he saunters
leisurely down the aisle; his seat is at
least six places from the aisle; he apollo
gizes loudly and steps carefully on male
and female feet. Or he is one of the
alter party. He and his friends come in
the full glory of evening dress, but they
come late. There are people ON the
stage, but the theater party does not
see them as it enters-nor do those seat
ed near them until the party, with
much ceremony, is seated.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
interviewing the Alderman.

CDR. Williams Pink Pills restored me to
health, and l most heartily recommend
them"
L. w. Camp on oath says that the fore
going statement is true.
w. w. Mclean, Notary Public.
Following is the physicians certificate as
to Mr.. Camps present condition:
| am a regularly licensed physician of
Macomb, McDonough County, Ill | have
very recently examined Mr.. L. w. Camp as
to his general physical condition, and find
the same to be all that could be desired,
appetite and digestion good, sleeps well,
and has all the evidences of being in good
physical condition.
SAM'L RUSSELL, NJ. D.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Both day of September, 1897.
W. w. Mclean, Notary Public.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
The Maryville Times.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
MARYvILLE, TENNESSEE.
The War Spirit.

The war spirit is particularly strong
in and around the interesting old town
of Bristol, Pa. There was a sale near
The town on Saturday and the auction
eer aroused the fighting blood of those
present by dragging into the light of
day great array of old army muskets,
shotguns, cutlasses and other warlike
paraphernalia. He put these up for
sale, and the bidding at once became
very lively. The auctioneer was not
slow to take advantage of the effer-
vescent patriotism of the crowd and
plunged into a fiery philippe against
the treachery of Spain. The old guns
went off like hot cakes and the lot was
soon cleaned up. One of the most en-
thusiastic bidders, worthy gentleman
named John Bats, bought all his purse
could pay for and Immediately organ
lied an impromptu demonstration. He
rugged himself up with a belt, an old
army canteen, an old powder flask, sew
eral bayonets and the biggest of his
muskets over his shoulder. The other
buyers lined up behind him and by
common impulse joined in singing
Rally Round the Flag, Boys" while
they marched around the room. Their
singing drowned the voice of the auc-
tioneer and practically put an end to
the sale.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

tits said that the good people of Niles,
Mich, have great passion for sliding
down hill. That young and old, rich
and poor, engage in it, to the detri-
ment of business, social demands or
spiritual welfare. Especially is this
true Sundays, as the following will
prove: Vending his way to church a
few Sundays ago, minister noticed
that nearly the whole village was coast
ing. He entered his pulpit and was
pleased to see that his pews were full,
and he congratulated all upon their
piety and ability to resist the tempta-
ton to slide down hill, especially as
the ice was just right. No sooner had
he mentioned the fact that the hills
were in good condition than those near
est the door quietly slipped out, to be
followed by the rest at short intervals,
until within ten minutes not soul re-
manned. Later the good pastor could
have been seen sitting on nearby
fence, delightedly watching his congre-
cation while they pursued their favor
lite amusement.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

Senator Mason told a good story re-
Gently in connection with the immigra-
ton bill. The senator took trip into
the northwest not long ago, visiting a
section where there are many immi-
grants from Sweden and Norway He
was in the restaurant at a railway dep
OF and observed the conductor of the
train come in and purchase something
to eat at the counter. In some manner
the conductor dropped his commuta-
ton meal ticket upon the floor, and a
sturdy Swede who wore hob-nailed
boots stepped upon it. "And do you
know" concluded the senator, ''that
when the conductor picked up that
ticket he found the Swede had punched
$3.46 out of i'll"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
UCroker has turned down silverism,

UCroker has turned down silverism,
and Hill and German did this long ago.
These men are power in their respect
i've states. They know the direction of
the political currents. On this issue
they undoubtedly voice the view of an
overwhelming majority of the democ-
racy in their locality. Their attitude,
however. should not be misunderstood.
The fact that silverism is dishonest is
not the reason they are againstit. They
are against it because they know will
bring swift and certain defeat to any
party which champions it.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A Denver, man has discovered plan
to get hog back into a pen via the
aperture through which it passed out.
His recipe in substance is: Get the
hogs nose at the hole in the pen, then
pass around behind the hog carefully,
get hold of its tail and pull back as hard
as you can. The animal will think you
want to prevent it from going in and
makes leap to its old place.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

After having had arrested for muir
der II suspicious" men at San Luis
Potosi, N. NJ, the judge said: "Now
unless the guilty man confesses I will
shoot you ALL" At this one of the un-
happy group confessed that another of
them did it; he admitted the fact and
was promptly executed. How sum-
mary!
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A Springfield (Kan.) woman put on
some of her husbands clothes to play
burglar with her children, and when
she came from a closet her ten-year-old
daughter, who had taken revolver
from its hiding place, promptly shot
at her. The bullet barely missed her.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A New York lady recently adver-
tised for her lost poodle dog-mention-
ing for distinguishing mark that he
had gold filing in one of his teeth.
There are many poor children in that
city who haven't even bread enough to
fill their teeth.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

Capt. Sigsbee's apothegm, ut is bet
ter to know than 10 think" is likely to
become permanent saying, remarks
a facetious exchange. Yet the trouble
will remain that there are so many
people who think they know but really
do not know enough to think.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A New York restaurant waitress, af-
ter meeting the eccentric son of mil
lionaire, had to wait only ten days be-
fore marrying him. This circumstance
has largely increased the assiduity of
the girls who serve public tables.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
YOur Turn Next.

Everybody has cold sometime-your
turn will come Keep bottle of Dr. Belle
Pine-Tar-H Honey at hand and be prepared
for an emergency. This famous remedy will
cure cold before it gets fairly started OF
after it has settled but the sooner you take
it the sooner you get well.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

1t is told in Kansas City that woman
of an excursion party which was booked
for 1Ha hours stop there delayed the
departure of the excursion train an
hour and ten minutes and caused the
disarrangement of the schedule of the
Santa Fe railroad from Kansas City to
Albuquerque, all because she stopped
at a dry goods bargain counter.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

AS. an inducement to manufacturers
to locate there Alabama has exempted
cotton mills from taxation for period
of ten years, and as result many new
mills will soon be in operation in that
state
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

1t is said TIE Tartars have q quaint
custom of taking guest by the ear
when inviting him to eat or drink with
them. Such proceeding is unneces-
sary in this country. The guest gen.
orally does the ear-grabbing over here.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

An exchange says that when John
Damn. of West Virginia, got married
the other day he received telegram
from one of his relatives reading: "As'
cept congratulations of the whole
Damn family"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

afraid of mice?" said city woman,
in tones of astonishment. "Why, l like
them. They are dear little things. In
the fall numbers of the field mice make
their way into our house. have had
them sit on the rocker of my chair
while was sewing" Where now are
the Knockers at woman's courage?
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

At Burlingame, Kan, woman who
fears to have gun about the house,
finding her sons in the sitting-room,
seized it to carry it, at arms length, TO
the piazza. Just as she opened the
door a tramp appeared there. He
turned and fed, calling to her not to
shoot.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
For Children who Take Gold

easily and are subject to Group, no remedy
is so helpful as DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey.
1t will relieve the Group at once and cure
cold in one night. 1t should be in every
house ready for an emergency.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

Morality is proclaimed 10 be on the
increase in Anderson county. Tenn,
citizen having paid his taxes without
being sued for TIE first time in his life.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
For Lung Soreness,

deep-seated coughs, throat disorders, and all
bronchial troubles DR.. Bells Pine-Tar
Honey is an efficacious remedy. The first
dose gives relief. 1t will cure a hacking
grip cough or cold in one night.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09
Never Go Away

from home without bottle of DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey. Change Of climate, change
Of apartments, or exposure may bring on
cold which nothing but this famous remedy
will cure. Druggists sell it.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A woman's idea of the best plastering is
the kind you can drive nail into any
here.-Washingto Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

How many petitions have you signed
without knowing what they were all about?
Rural New Yorker.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

Very few people care to be undertakers,
yet great many are willing to run funerals.
Washington Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A man would rather spend five dollars
foolishly than to lose nickel through hole
in his pocket. Washington Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

Tomorrow will be like to-day. Life
wastes itself whilst we are preparing to live.
Emerson
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

A man takes off his gloves upon enter
ing church, while woman puts hers on
Washington Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-04-09

People always laugh at the first man to
follow new fashion, and at the last one to
adopt it.--Atchison Globe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-07
EMPEROR WILLIAM SHREWD
MET REBUFFs OF THE BIS
MARCK FAMILY WITH TACT
of the Death OF
Prince Bismarck Received by the
Kaiser Signed by the Doctor In
Attendance Instead of the Son of
the Great ChancellOr--Govern
ment OhciaIs Are Indignant.

Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
BERLIN. Aug. g. The death Of
Prince Bismarck has, of course, en-
crossed public attention throughout
the week. While it cannot truthfully
be said the impression created by the
sudden death Of the great chancellor
was not as great as might be expected,
there was nothing like general mourn
ing in Berlin, yet there was unmis-
taxable evidences of widespread sym
pathy.
The publications and revelations
which so quickly followed the death
of the ex-chancellor, and which have
already been cabled to the Associated
Press, have naturally created q sensa-
ton and deep anger in government
circlrs, but there Is still greater sur
prise and resentment at the attitude
Of the Bismarck family. The emperor
left nothing undone to testify to his
personal grief or the sense Of greatness
Of the loss Of Germany. His procla-
nation, addressed to the imperial chan
cellor, Prince Hohenlohe, has given
high satisfaction throughout the coun-
try, and 1t is generally admitted that
no lissie magnamity was required to
enable his majesty to preserve such
unruff1ed serenity In the face Of the
evident sullenness of the family. He
devised many splendid public honors
to the deceased statesman, and, when
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-07

The men bear the dreary routine and
the continual following of the small
boats without a word Of complaint.
Naval Cadet Coombs, who has not yet
graduated. but Is doing duty on the
Scorpion, is down with malarial fever.
While the Scorpion was or Manzanillo
with the temperature at los degrees,
general quarters" was sounded sud-
denly. Cadet Coonbs rushed from his
sick bed to his station stark naked,
but with his sword buckled around his
waist. This plucky young officer will
have to be sent home to recuperate. The
incident is merely characteristic Of the
hard, unheralded work done with quiet
bravery and endless patience aboard
the small craft doing blockade duty on
the Cuban coast.
1t Is hoped that the international re-
lations will soon assume q phase that
will enable the fleet to take either ag-
g7essive action or a much-needed rest
in dry dock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-07
ExTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES.
Seventy-Ftrst New York Not Wholly
to Blame for Hesitatfng.

ScNenty.EArBt new 1Ork NOT WnOAly
to Blame for Hesitattng.
WASHINGTON, Aug. e.-secretary
Alger said today that the information
reaching him showed there were ex-
tenuating circumstances in the case of
those troops of the Seventy first New
York regiment accused in Gen. Kent's
report of not advancing promptly to
the attack on Santiago. Men returning
from Santiago told the secretary the
irregularity occurred amid the noise
and confusion Of the opening of the
engagement, when the enemy was di-
recting a heavy fire against this point
Of our lines, and number of our troops
carried black powder guns instead Of
the more serviceable Krag-J -Jorgensens
While the secretary does not seek to
justify the neglect, yet he feels that
they are entitled to have their course
viewed in the light Of all adverse cir
cumstances which operated against
them at the time OF the battle.
Speaking of the Porto Rico cam
paign, the secretary said the whole
force there would be supplied with
Krag Jorgensen's guns or else smoke
less powder to use in such few Spring.
fields as might be carried in connec-
ton with the Krag-J -Jorgensens. The
purpose, however, is to arm the active
troops as rapidly as possibly with the
high-class modern arms
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-07
GEN. GRANTS BRIGADE.
Transport No. 30 Will Convey Its
Advance Guard to Porto Rico


Advance Guard to Porto Rico.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Aug. g.
Transport No. 30, formerly the Hol-
land-American liner OLDHAM, arrived
mere today from Old Point to take sup
plies and troops to Porto Rico. The
work Of loading the ship was COM
menced Immediately after she tied llp
at the wharf, but the steamer will not
sail before Monday night or Tuesday
morning. When she leaves she Will
have on board Gen. Fred D. Grant. his
staff, and the Fifth Illinois regiment.
The Illinois regiment supersedes the
Third Kentucky regiment in the Third
brigade, of which Gen. Grant Is the
commander. The order making the
change was published tonight. The Ill
1nois troops arrived here yesterday
morning from Chickamauga Park, hav-
Ing been attached to Gen. Wares divi-
sion. It was stated tonight that the
change was made on account of sick
ness in the Kentucky regiment. Many
of the men are suffering from munlps
and measles, and the regiment is not
IN a CONDITION to move. However, the
regiment will go to Porto Rico at a
later day. The remaining six com
panies of the First Kentucky will en-
bark for Porto Rico some time next
week, as also will the One Hundredth
and Sixtieth Indiana.