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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02
HELP wANTEn-MAIlE.

Wanted in each city and town, in
telligent gentlemen to open up and man
age a branch office; salary S15 per
week and expenses; stamp addressed en-
velope for particulars. Wilday and
Hutton, Philadelphia, Pa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02
THE SWAP IS COMPLETE.

Yesterday morning Governor Russell
iesued a commission TO J. NJ. Mewborne
as superintendent Of the penitentiary
Mewborne fled bond for $4,000, and
at noon took charge. The former auner-
intepdent. Jyln II. Smith. takes charge
Of Mewborne's former office Commits
sioner Of Agriculture Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02
A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

I desire to return my thanks to all
my friends for their patronage in the
past. wish each and every one hap
by and prosperous New Year, and hope
to merit their patronage in the future
/ shall strive hard to please all my
patrons.
MAURICE WATTS,
Fashionable Barber.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02

He declares it to be "the best remedy
for cough and Group" Mr.. ID. II. Good,
Columbia, Tenn, writes: 81 keep DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup in the house all the
time. 1t is the best remedy for cough
and Group / ever used"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02
NO CURE NO PAY.

That "a the way all druggists sell
4ROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL I,DN.
@ for Chias and fever and all forms OF
Malaria Ii In simply Iron and Qui niDs
o tasteless form Children love II
,tn,ts pr;:tse- g bitted. nause&tins
tonica. Prise EO&
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02
HELP MANTED-TEMALE.

Wanted-Ladies to do plain sewing
home; $3.50 per day; four months work
guaranteed; send stamped, addressed en-
velope for particulars. Wilday and
Hutton, Philadelphia, Pa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02
WANTED.

A sober printer, unmarried, to take
charge of, on shares, well established
printing office in a good tobacco town
and the county seat. For particulars,
write to News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02

Wanted men to sell all leading brands
of cigarettes, tobacco and cigars. Allow
80 days credit to dealers.
Henderson, til West Pratt street,
Baltimore. Id.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02

Nature uaS ionstarted that only
the fit survive. Our thirty years OF sue
cessful business proves chat
ROYSTER'S CANDY
IN a survival Of the fittest-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02
EGGS. EGGS.

Fancy select Tested Eggs 20 cents
No. 2 Tested Is cents Infested IL
cents per dozen.
w. 3. BARNES & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money il
1t fails to Cure. Csc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02
Going to the


Send your address for particulars,
maps itinerary Of the Dawson City
Relief Expedition" and other trains
Weekly service Jan. 10Th from
Seattle by steamer to Fort Wrangel,
thence by the Klondyke Rapid Tran
sit-Glover Locomotives recommend
ed by the Hon. Sec'y of War-over
river, Lake and Land, arriving five
months earlier than by any other
system Of transportation. Address.
KL0NDlKE SNOW & ICE TRANSIT CO.,
Chamber of Commerce Bldg,
Chicago.
JOSEPH LADUE, Pres.
e. /. ROSENFELD, Gen. Mgr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-02

It is not chance, but merit that has
placed
ROYSTER' CANDY
on go firm basi of public confidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

THE SUICIDE.-As stated 10 yester-
days Gazette, the body of the man who
Jumped from the ferry boat last Tues
day night was recovered by the crew
OF the police boat Vigilaut near Fort
Foote yesterday evening. The remains
wore taken to Washington and identi-
lei as those of Judge John Armstrong,
OF Washington. Judge Armstrong had
been in poor health for long time,
aad after the death of his wife, which
occurred about four months ago, he
grew very respondent. When he last
lief, his home Tuesday evening he said
be was going fora walk, but when it
was discovered the next morning that
he had not returned general alarm
was sent TO the police stations. Judge
Armstrong was native of Mississippi
and had been prominent in that State.
he was once editor AID publisher of
I've Elcksburg Herald and mayor CT
Nicksourg. 10 1880 &c weut 10 Wash
iagton and was appointed 10 the posi-
tou of superintendent o the documeot
room of the House Of Representa- ives.
He was ifty-eight years old, and was a
thirty second degree Mason. He leaves
children, one of whom is Thomas
H. Armstrong, a chief in the Ire asury
Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

PERs0NAL.-Miss Annie Lyles has
returned home after a three weeks
visit to Norfolk, Old Point and Virginia
Beach.
NIr. T. U. Fairfax, who has been
quite sick at his home Oil Wolfe street,
Is much improved.
Mr.. a. G. Slaymaker spent the past
week with his aunt, Mrs. Helm, in
Loudoun county.
Miss Bessie Markell, who has been
quite sick for the past ten days, is now
able to be about again.
Miss Mary Powell left on Thursday
for Richmond to resume her studies at
the Richmond Female destitute.
Mrs. Berrymsn Green has returned
from upper Virginia, where she spent
the summer.
Mr. and Mrs Fielder Singlufr will rot oc-
cupy their new house on Madison street.
which is being roiecofa,cd and rearranged
until November. They will with their fami Y
spend October at the Albion Mrs slingluii
snd Miss Ethel Slingluf' have returned from
Monterey, where they spent early September.
= Baltimore News
Mr.. and Mrs A. ] Green, who have been
visiting their relatives near Matthias Pom;
and also at "Litchfeld," have returned home.
Miss Gertrude Mccormick and Mr. Ed
ward Stribling, of Eerryville, are attending
schools in this city
Miss Anna Hsmmersly entertained her
friends az a birthday party last night.
Mr. Harry Fisher is in Culpepel, engag d
by the w. U. telegraph company.
Mr. and Mrs w NJ. Reardon and family are
visiting friends in OccoquGn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
Millions Given AWAY.

1t is gratifying to the public to know
of one concern in the land who are not
afraid to be generous to the needy and
suiiering The proprietors Of DR.. King s
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs aud Colds, have given away
over ten million trial bottles of this
great medicine; and have the satisfac-
ton of knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseress aud all diseases
of the Throat, Chest and Lungs are
surely cured by it. Call on E. l.. Allen
or E. S. Leadbeater & Sons. druggists,
and get a free trisl bottle. Regular
size so cents and 81. Every bottle
guaranteed, or price refunded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

DEATH OF MISS SMITH.-The MANY
Irlends aud acquaintance of Miss
Frances Smith, daugnter of MIR. W. NJ.
Smith, Overseer OF the Aims House.
were shocked TO learn of Der death
which occurred about nine o'clock last
night at the resi'ience OF Mr.. Clarence
Mills, on north Washington street
Miss Smith had been in this city during
the day, and in the afternoon had start
ed for her home. When she drew near
the residence of ex-Mayor Downham
she felt 50 unwell that she entered for
the purpose of resting awhile before re-
Stunning her walk toward home. One of
the members OF Mr.. Downhamis family
entered another room for the purpose
OF procuring restorative for Miss
SmIth, who seemed to be in an exhaust
ed condition, but when she returned
she was surprised to discover that the
Nhitor had left and was about square
away. Miss Smith walked on until she
reached Mr.. Mills's house, and growing
worse she entered and asked
permission to remain until she
revived sufficiently to go home.
Her condition became steadily
worse and Drs. Miller aud Purvis were
called, who found her on the verge of
heart failure. Her parents were mott
fed and they arrived at their daugh.
ter's side as soon as possible. Despite
all that could be done she expired
about nine o'clock The physicians
pronounced the cause of death
to be acute Bright's disease.
Coroner Purvis at first took
charge of the body which was
removed to Mr. VIM. Demaine's under
taking establishment on Kipg street.
Later, however, the remains were taken
to her home. The deceased was we'll
known and popular lady, and the news
of her death was q shock to her large
CT Gle of acquaintance, all OF VIII, m
sincerely tender their sympathy to hel
weeping household in their sudden and
sad atiiiction. The funeral of the de-
ceased will take place at 8 o'clock to,
morrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

BAPTIST RALLY.-The members Of
the Baptist Cnurck, now that the sum-
mar season Is over aud nearly all of the
c5BgregatiOu have returned from their
VACATIONS, will tomorrow unite in a
grand rally, when those present will be
treated TO some excellent singing by the
choir. which has gained quite reputs-
ZION iu musical circles since it has been
under the dirtction Of Mr.. w. II. Star.
mel The following selections will be
rendered:
Morniug-O opening anthem "Gloria,"
Mozart; ofertory. solo, Thine Forever,
Lord OF Love" Garland, sung by Mr..
Eivard Reed; voluntary, "Benedic-
tUs Williams.
Eyeniug-Openiug anthem, II Will
Praise Thee o Lord; otferiory,
Hear Us o Father" Willard,
solo, sung by Mrs Effie Ty!el-
Lee voluntary, Face to Face" John
sou, solo, sung by. Mr.. Walter Birch, OF
Washington.
Choir-Sopranos, Mrs. H. (. Field,
Mrs. Thcs. Ballenger, Mrs. Elite Leef,
Mrs. Berkeley, Mrs. Grimes, Mrs. Chock-
ley, Miss Katie Leef, Miss Cora Thomp-
son, Miss Lucy Graves; altos, Mrs. Ed
ward Nails, Mrs. Oscar Baggett, Mrs.
Chas. Adam, Miss Florence Sullivan;
tenors, Messrs. Chas Sullivan and t. Il.
Netherland, bassos, Messrs. Edward
Reed, Vim. Owens and Henry HuuteF;
organist, Mr. W. II. Starnell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor q. l.. oimp-
son presiding. following cases
were disposed OF this morning:
Wa It Evsns. colored, arrested by officer
j.. .eR charged with being a suspicious charac-
Ter and carrying concealed weapons was
nteI $40
Jecpl Lee. coore1, ar ested by Otlic r
Wilkinson charged with disorderiy conduct
aud sighting, WAS fined So.
Frank German. arrested by Ulcers AIRING
,.l and Howson charged with al assault on
'e]rtc Travers with knife. forfeited %
collateral
Isaac uackley, colored, arrested by OH 'er
Goods charged with an assault on Matthew
H.eSs WAS fined 81 so
Lula thomas colored, charged with as
san tne and cutting Melissa Davis, colored,
was aucd $50
Af. R.por'.-Last night was clear and
yo,. Four prisoners and two dodgers were
81 sac station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

DEATH OF A Young MAN.-Mr.
John Eugene Gentry, jr., popular
Young gentleman OF this city, died at
MS residence on north Payne street yes
,e.Faay evening. He had long been
Ncum Of consumption, and several
mouths ago Was compelled 10 vacate his
uySN IL the Southern Railway and seek
= healthier cline. He was son of Capt.
- f. Gentry, OF the Southern RailwaT,
Was twenty-seven years of age, and
unmarried. The funeral will take place
,'Ou ms home, ia north Payne street,
TOMORROW evening at 8 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

sa-.p.H SERVICES, &c, SUNDAY
r-~ Ciwch.-Services AT IL a. m.
.,.-s5 p IN. by Rev. Bergman Green.
81 p Caprch.-Services at II q.
and su p. IN by Rev. p. 7. Phillips.
u @,.. Crcb.-7 a. N. holy commu
.;oo services at II a. IN. and 7:30 p.
~ NV by Rev { f Ball.
-' y ,fms Chmch.-Mass at Z and
a.. M oaIv. Sermon by Rev. Father
p,yoa Yespers at 80 p. m.
lutheran Church.-Corner
c,m-r,u aud Alfred streets.-Sunday
- III . q. NJ. No service. -
>.sa Presbyterian Church.-Sunday
..,oo' 81. $50 a. N. Preaching at II a.
,,-S and --sl p. m. by Rev. J. E. Thacker.
@q-, Chwch.-Preaching at II a.
=, oad so p. III. by Rev. J. H. Butler.
~ Meth. EpiS. ChWch.-Sunday
.,5ool a. $50 a. N. Services at II a.
m and 80 p. IN by Rev. N. B. Masters.
u.t. hDis. Church SOuth.-9:15 a. m.
sunday school. Preaching at II a. m.
and Al $50 p. m. by Rev. IT. Williams.
ll.ulf ttdptt, H. u. Cit"I C'' CO"tH.
Gb95n street near Alfred.-Class
m4-.ing 40 g .. m. Service at $50 p. m.
nv Rev. J. II Wells.
5IR chapel, NJ e. Church South
-misy school at $50. Services at II
4 "a. l., Rev. J. h. Wells. Epworlh
League at $ p. N.
MI Prot. Chmch.-9;15 q. m. Sun
day school. Preaching at II q. m
ani 40 o. III by Rev. T. P. Revelle.
t Uadodist Church-Lee street,
near Wl5es.-Preaching at II a. m.
saia lisp. IN. by Rev. Geo. Garrett.
Meeting Mt Midland Railroad reading
rom, at p. III. Service of prayer and
,n.i,r. with a short address.
Aims ilouse.-No service.
b Chapel (colored).-Sermon at
u D. u
Bo5u Chapel, NJ f. Church (colored)
Preaching at II a. m. and at 7.30 p. m.
by Rev. William Watts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

Colonel W. ]. Bryan will leave Wash
ington to-day to join his regiment at
Jacksonville, Fla. His request in be-
half of the sick men that they
be discharged will be passed
in few days. The matter
is now entirely at the decision of the
President. Col. Bryan's friends insist
that he never bad the remotes intention
of resigning aud will 60 wherever his
regiment is ordered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

DISTRICT CONVENTION, X. OF p
The Pythians OF the 4!h district met at
Herndon yesterday and had gala
time, the exercises being pleasantly il
terspersed with music and well-timed
addresses. Among the speakers were
Grand Prelate w. H. May, DR.. Cox
and Mr.. Herbert, OF this city, all Of
whom elqouently figured. Among
others present was Mayor Simpson, of
tais city, VINO is prominent Pythian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

RAILROAD MIssIoN.-Mr. Lucien
Smith will conduct The services in the
Auditorium tomorrow evening at /
o'clock Mr.. T. H. Reid will be heard
in baritone solo. After the service q
meeting of the Workers will he held
for a general election OF officers for the
ensuing term. All who are interested
in mission work are invited to attend
and take part in this service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
I,ist orUnclaimed Letters.

The following is 4 list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postotfce
September "a.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
waeks will be sent to the dead letter Office
Clump Mrs Ann Laird Henry
Davis, Mrs L Lynn Miss Myrtle
Grisley, Mrs Miley Medley, Miss Matte
Greene, Prof Miller, Pllate
Hampton, John w Payne Miss Mary
Hill. (3) Willie Pruddel Miss Mamie
Jackson. Miss Susie Smith. George b
J ines. (2) Mrs Mary Warrington, Rev u h
Kemoer. Daniel Wilson, 1hos B
Jos. L. CRUPPER. P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

THE PRAYER MEETING services in
the NJ. E. Church South last night was
one ofthe most interesting and edfying
ever seen in this city. The spirituality
was marked and all felt that it was
good for them to be there" The SER
vices were conducted under auspices of
the EpWorth League.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
MONETARY AND COM NERClAI,

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-There was an un-
settled tone in the stock market at the OPEN
ing this morning. The minority OF the stocks
were down The market at the closing con-
tinued irregular and fsirly active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

'dE GAME LAw.-The law OF the
Isa.e oil reinia approved February ,,
-''s provides that it shall be uulaw ful
~ XIII, capture or sell cartridges or
q qi paeasants or rutiied grouse, Mon
@ S,, pheasauts or wild turkeys, in the
IIo''ouuding counties between the lst Of
san,0aTy aud the lst of November of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

The steam schooner Samoa has az
rived at Seattle from st. Michael with
6fty-three Klonkikers and gold dust
estimated at 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

We still maintain our reputation for serv-
ing the finest fried stewed and raw oyster
in the city at Rsmmel's Restaurant. Fried
oysters in loxes speciality. Dining room
open on Sunday. Home Phone 63.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

,.r.rHER communication this
f.tr to.njght increasing cloudinCs5
& .s, s,t,- DON; cooler Sunday morning :
'- u. ,ss-.rcNnds, diminishing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

F. l.. Payne's barn aud outbuildings,
including some stock, az Bailey's Cross
Roads, were turned this morning. LOS
about So coo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

...s ,.-molrow a, 6: a. M. and
400 Hsa wafer at Oh a. H. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

- patrons of the Gazette would confer
49, corning Us promptly of any failure
i''3' y mar, Of carriers to deliver tho Gazette
ltae . ..r -.gularly. Mail subscribers are
-'t.. invited 10 report whenever their
A, ',,. come lste or irregular'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LothroD
10th, 18th and F StS., N. W.
-:0:-
OUR REGULAR WEEKLY SALE
OF
HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES
UR REGULAR WEEKLY SALE
HO USEKEEPING SUPPLIES,

Occurs Monday, as usual, and
will be especially interesting.
Several cases Of New Dam
asks, Napkins, Pattern Cloths,
&c, our own direct fall impor-
tation, have just been taken
from the Georgetown custom
house and will be on display
Monday for the first time.
Some beautiful effects in match
ed sets, designed especially
for wedding gifts are repre-
sented. Exceptional values in
Table, Bed and Toilet Linens,
Sheets, BLANKETS, Pillow Slips.
&C., are offered, prominent
among which are the following:
Pinch Cream Irish Damasl, good quality,
soc yard.
6o.inch White Damask, excellent quality,
SOC a yard.
Silver bleached German Damask Pattern
Cloths, p yards long, 81 90 each. 3 yards
long, 50 90 each.
Odd lot Double Damask Pattern Cloths,
2x3 yards, 1878 value, $3.50. 2x3t
yards, $4.39; value, 1928. 2x4 yards, So;
value, So.
Old lots of Napkins few match the Pat
tern Cloths, s. size. $275; Yalue,; $3.50;
q size, 81; value, So.
Open-work Damask Tray Cloths 35c each;
3 for 81 90.
Frnged Damfs SIX scsrfq, ga inches long,
25c EACH 72 inches long, 35c each.
Plain Linen Fringed scarhs, 70 inches long,
25c each.
Finest quality Double Damask Fringed
Tray Cloths or Scsrfs 27x45 inches, 65c
each. Value $1.25.
Fruit Doylies,, pretty patterns, good qual-
ty, 45c, soc, aid Toe dozen.
Fancy Cotton Blankets, for couch covers,
bath rObes, &c; pretty designs, 75c each.
silkoline Comforts, filled with pure white
cotton, 81 so each.
White Crocheted Bedspreads, Marseilles
patterns. hemmed, ready for use. 95c each.
Value $1.25.
Second floor.
@rGO0Ds DELIVERED IN 4LgX-
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, nth & F SITS, n. W..
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24
LOST

LOST.
UygEN TIE RAIN IS OVER, if the per-
w son who has so tenderly cared for the
SILK UMBRELLA since it was found in the
nostoffice Yesterday morning will return it to
Mr.. Thos Burroughs, Assistant Postmaster,
he can get his own reward, and no questions
will be asked.
sep23 3ts SOAkED VIVA WatefJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-24

Alexandria Market. Sept 81.
The grain market to-day was easier but we
make no change in quotations. Offerings Of
grain are light. Country Produce aud Pro-
visions are unchanged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-08
Varied Means Of Propulsion.

At that busy corner, Grand street and the
Bowery, there may be seen cars propelled by
five different methods Of propulsion-by
steam, by cable. by undergrounf- trolley, by
storage battery, and by horses.
Overhead, running up and down the Bow
cry, are the cars Of the elevated railroad,
drawn by steam locomotives. Running mp
and down the Bowery on the surface are the
cars OF the Third avenue railroad, drawn by
cable The Madison avonue cars, which turn
into the Bowery at this point. coming along
Grand street from the west nre run by the
underground trolley system. The cars Of the
Second avenue railroad, which come qp the
Bowery and turn into Grand street. going
east, returning around the same corner going
down, are still drawn by horses, as are also
nearly oil the cars OF the Grand street cross
town line, which crosses the Powery going
east and west. But there are four cars now
running on the eros stown line that are ,rnn
by power from storage battery. The Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-08
Ordinary Events Excite Broaaway.

Afew mornings ago. about o'clock, wagon
loaded with dressed hogs stopped at the
fountain in Sixth avenue, near the Dodge
monument. At that hour that neighborhood
is by no means lonely. Hundreds of persons
are passing. Many types of humanity are
seep anil they iostle each other on the cross
ings. When the wagon load of hogs stopned
Mt the fountain, while the horses were drink
ing, the people gathered about the wagon and
looked at the lead.
Y 81 never saw load Of hogs In Broadway
BEFORE" said one man. ''and have lived here
thirty years.
''First time ever saw any dead hogs ON
Broadway said another, who locked disap-
pointed when no one laughed.
Another one said in n serious manner: "We
see most everything in broadway. At least
we think we do, until something like this
pops up, which makes us stare as much rs
circus wagon would cause a country town to
stare. How many men in this crowd ever saw
a load of hay In the streets of New York-ths
sort of load you see in the country r.
No answer.
"How many OF you ever saw n load of cord
wood in the streets OF New York-the sort
you see in the country"
Two or three said "Thats so," and the load
OF hogs moved on.--The Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-08
The Pow.r of tn, Press.

SHOW that we are q settled element In the
community and nation the reporters do not
bother us about little things so much our
newness aud interest having rubbsd on to-
gethcr," writes IA Cabinet Members Wife
in the April Ladies' Home Journal. 81 have
great sympathy for these women, society
reporters. as see more OF them and their
hard work, which must be distasteful to many
of them. There is one girl who works mp
society column every week as tho only means
of providing bread and butter for ar'invalid
mother and herself. She is lady-like and
pleasant-io -ioohinx, though not pretty, snd feel
sure she dislikes TO ask people questions m IRE
than they dislike to answer thc.s-in fact, You
would be- surprised To see how some proml-
rent reople tcady 10 her Tor notices OF their
Functions. understand what the phrase,
.Tho power Of the press, means"