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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
he GOT EVEN
His Customer Heat Him mt the start,
But He Got Back at Him
in Good shape.

There is an old retired merchant in De
troit who delights in recalling his expert
ences when an active man running gen.
eral store in one OF the northern cities of
the loweI peninsula.
Il used to reap harvest when the men
were coming out OF the woods" he re-
lates. They were not up in styles, and
about any old thing would suit them pro-
vided the color was right and the fit even
passable. But there were tricksters among
them and had to have my wits about
me in order to keep even with them.
How much is this hat? asked a strap
ping six-footer who arrived from camp
one day with pocket full of money.
1.-Two fifty | replied.
"Then he informed me that he always
had the crowns of his hats punched full
of holes in order to keep his head cool, and
his hair from coming out. soon had this
attended to, and then he asked what the
hat was worth. Two fifty | responded,
in surprise, but he laughed at me for asking
such price for damaged goods. He had me
and got his hat for dollar while the jolly
crowd with him had laugh at my expense
He wanted to look at some 'fddles,' and
after pricing one at $40 concluded to take it
Where's the bowY he asked, as l was
doing up the package.
"'You only bought the fiddle laughed
The others saw the point and laughed, too
The giant tried to bluff me, but kept good
humored and got even on the hat by charg
ing him $3.50 for the bow. / not only got
even, but the others were so pleased with
my Yankee trick That they spent plenty
OF money with me. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
OUT OF TIE ORDINARY.

One OF the choicest delicacies in ia
maica is huge white worm found in
the heart of the cabbage palm. 1t
tastes. when cooked, like almonds.
For seven years the st. Lawrence
river in Canada gradually increases in
depth. the difference in level being
about five feet.
Tattooed dogs are now the fashion
ogram is marked on the throat or
breast of the animal. The process is
made almost painless by the use of CO.
| caine.
An unique series of weddings took
place recently in the Catholic church
at Adelong, when the Misses Hoffman
| (three) were married to three broth
ers named Quinn. Two of the brothers
who were married were twins, and also
two of the sisters. One other brother
of the Quinn family is already married
| to a sister of the Hoffmans.
The wife of an East end clergyman
has IuduS d COlitCLiOn VI III VIC but
tons placed in the offertory bags dur
ing the last two or three years. and has
fastened them to cardboard in variou:
cunning shapes OF animals, birds and
flowers. AS bazaar is shortly to take
place in connection with the church
she has had these button-pictures pho
| tographed, and copies will be on sale
at the exhibition.
A unique golden wedding celebra
ton is reported from Bolton. 1t tool
the form of special thanksgiving
service at Deane church, Bolton, thu
parties concerned being Mr.. William
Hodgkins, formerly chief constable O
Oldham, and his wife. Those presen
Included the best man and bridesmaid
who officiated 5Oyears agoin the SAM
church for them, and 40 children ant
| grandchildren.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

superstitious reverence. The entire
city of Pehing is surrounded by wall
GO feet thick. Within this is the wall
of the Imperial city, six miles in cir
conference. Within this again is the
wall of the Purple Forbidden city,
sacred to the imperial family. This
latter, called TIE Kiu-Cheng. is nearly
square, its sides facing the four points
of the compass. tits divided into three
parts by two walls running north and
south, The principal building is in the
central part. In the hall of audience
the dignataries Of the empire meet and
kowtow to the emperor. To kowtow
is TO kneel three times and knock your
head on the floor nine times.
The emperor rises at two o'clock each
morning. At three o'clock he receives
his ministers and is until six o'clock
busted with affairs 81 state. At nine
o'clock, he breakfasts and dimes at five.
He then retires. According to Chinese
law. it lay in the power of Isl Au,
widow of Emperor Hen Flng. to select
the present emperor Her son had re-
signed under her regency from 1861
10 1875. The candidate must be men,
Der of the royal house and n child.
The latter qualification was required
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
A RETROSPECT.
The Man of Years Gives the Youth q
Little Food for Rumi-
nation. qt

81 was thinking" said the man who had
just given deep sigh, "of the departed days
of youth" -.
stroked his downy mustache; youth is the
springtime of life; the period when all our
ideals are undmmed."
1T is, it is. 1t is the time when the
blossoms are fresh and fair, with no sus-
picion of the blight which may come to harm
the fruit"
Il suppose that when a man gets lit
tie along in years, say-er-like yourself,
he'd give great deal if he could only turn
the clock back decade or So"
"He would. There's no use denying it;
he would. He can't help feeling gloomy
over what he has lost; those days when
he thought that he could give Bismarck
points on craftsmanship, if he'd only take
the trouble to study little; when he was
certain he'd be able to give Rubnstein mu-
sic lessons, if he decided to turn his atten
ton to the piano; when he didn't entertain
the slightest doubt of his ability to show
Booth where his reading of Shakespeare
might be improved, and when he looked up
at night and saw sky that teemed with un.
discovered planets, waiting for him to turn
astronomer. He may have more sense wher
he gets older and not annoy the neighbors
SO much; but d'no's it's worth what he has
given up. Washington Star.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j..
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to q
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly ON the blood
! and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address F. j. Cheney & Co., To
ledo, 0. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
Our Canteens apere Empty.

"Some of us were taken sick from the
effects of this. was laid up several weeks
in a field hospital from fever. From that
time | was always afflicted more or less
about four years ago / became much
worse. Our family doctor seemed puzzled
over my case, and it began to look as if there
was no hope for my recovery, and that the
inevitable end was near.
Last November l was advised to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills. The physicians said
they were an excellent medicine, but would
do no good in my case. But l tried them,
and am glad did for became better at
once. Eight boxes, taken according to direc-
tons, cured me. used the last Of the pills
about a year ago, and have not been troubled
with my ailments since"
The power of DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People in the vast number of diseases
due to impure or poisoned blood, has been
demonstrated in thousands of instances az
remarkable as the one related above.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
A MUCH-MOURNED MOTHER.
Col, Shafter Thought Twice in One
Month Was Too Often for
Her to Die.

When Shafter was senior colonel of the
army he was temporarily in charge of some
western post, and numbered in his COM
mand an exceedingly bright, capable fellow
whose cleverness was continually getting
him the noncommission stripes, and whose
escapades were just as frequently getting
him reduced to the ranks. One day this
soldier turned up at Skaters quarters with
a long face and applied for leave to attend
the funeral of his mother, who had died the
previous night, he said, in the town. The
request was granted, but later on, in looking
over the same records, the colonel discov-
cred that the same man had been granted
leave the month before on the identical pre-
text. Shafter said n. ching, but couple
of days afterward encountered the bereaved
warrior on the parade ground. Look here,
my man." said Pecos Pill, solemnly, II want
to ask you question. Were you good to
that mother of yours while she was alive?"
well, sir~yes, sir-that is, l hope SO, F"
stammered the culprit, not knowing what
was coming.
II hope so, too" replied the colonel. "I've
heard of mothers dying for their sons, but
never of one dying twice in 80 days for one.
You may go in mourning for month-at the
guardhouse IN. 0. Times Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
POLITICS In CHINA.
Crucial Situation Which May At
feet the United States.
England and America May Have to
Form an Alliance to Protect
Trade Internationally Life OF
the Deposed Emperor.
Especial Corresp ondence, ]

While in the revolution of public IN
terest, the affairs of Spain are grad
ually disappearing from the hori-
zon, those of China are rapidly
approaching the zenith. Ameri-
can interests are menaced. Amer
lean lives are threatened by mohs
in Peking. Already American war
ships have been ordered in
Chinese waters. These conditions are
brought about by the greed of the Rus
slams who seem determined to seize
as much of the territory of the Flow
cry Kingdom as possible, to the ex-
clusion of other nations. Germany
and France apparently have the same
policy. In opposition TO their plans.
Englands demands require that the
ports of China be open for the ships OF
the world, trusting her own CONNER
cial interests TO the enterprise of her
captains.
The railroad from St. Petersburg to
Vladivostock is half finished and Rus
sia looks for its completion, with a
terminus at Port Arthur, within two
years. BY means of this trans-Siberian
railroad all the products OF Mongolia,
Manchuria, Thibet and North China,
which have heretofore gone by sea to
English and American markets, may
be transported overland to Russian
markets. Troops may be carried from
St. Petersburg to Vladivostock or Port
-
quires seven weeks. Thus Russia gains
decided military advantage. She has
grabbed all possible under the rule
of Tsia-Tien, rechristened Kuang Hsu,
and now comes word that the emperor
has either abdicated, been imprisoned
or murdered. M
The reasons that led to the dethrone-
ment of the young emperor are OF
vital Importance to all nations. The
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
FRONT GATE OF PEKINa. THE CAPITAL OF CHINA.

methods in government has led to his
removal.
The ambitious woman who has prac-
tically been the ruler of China for 81
years. or since the death of her hus-
band, Emperor Hen Feng, is Ga years
of age. Her people consider that she
possesses exceptionally good qualities
and the few foreigners whom she has
favored with an audience regard her as
born diplomat. The abdicat ton of the
emperor leaves her in complete control
of the government and right to ap.
point successor. She has directed
Chinese affairs so wisely in the past
that she has been compared to Queen
Victoria. She was born in Picking. OF
family of high rank. and was beau
tiful woman. Even now she retains her
good looks and vivacity. She was in
structed by tutors VINO gave lessons in
writing, composition, history and ali
modern courses. consisting of lam
guages. classics and other advanced
studies.
Her majesty lives in the imperial
city. Picking, and is nearly as secluded
as the emperor. But the old empress
has made herself the mistress of cir
cumstances while the young emperor
is the victim of hem. She controls the
10000 slaves who surround the en-
peror. She governs through her par
tizans and gives audience o ministers
and princes. During the visit of Prince
Henry of Germany she quite outdd
him in diplomacy. Her choice oil i
favorte minister, Ii Hung Chang,
shows her unerring judgment as to the
best means of unfolding her power.
This man of great ability was born
February IL. 1922, probably of humble
parentage. He was locally known for
his erudition when IS years old. Later
he showed such ability in subduing re.
bel!ion that in 1862 he was appointed
acting general of the forces about
Shanghai and Sung Kiang. Here he
was the one man in China to fecognize
the inferiority OF Chinese arms and the
incompetency of its military code. lie
engaged European generals TO teach
tactics of modern warfare TO the army.
lie put down the Tai-Ping rebellion,
during which it is computed that Pr
100000 persons were killed. For this
service he was made governor OF
kiangsu, imperial commissioner for
foreign trade, general of Chinese forces
, and supreme advisor of the throne. In
1870 he became viceroy.
While the dowager and ri Hung
Chang are plotting together TO favor
Russia, the Chinese junta is planning
to strike a decisive blow against the
Manchurian dynasty before England
or Russia has obtained supremacy in
Peking. This revolutionary body pro-
poses to introduce great reforms and
bring the country in line with other
powers. So at the present time the
Chinese empire is in state of rpheagal
that may ut any moment become inter
esting in n personal way 10 many oil
the great nations of the world.
WILLIAM WALTER WELLS
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

powers now controlling the destinies
Of hundreds of millions of people are
working against Great Britain and in
favor of Russia. which opposes the de-
velopmen: Of China as commercial
nation, except where such develop
ment may be accomplished by Russians
b. the aid of Russian capital.
The emperor, son of Prince Chung,
seventh brother of Emperor Hen
Tung, succeeded to the throne in 1875,
on the death of Emperor Tung Chi. He
is ninth emperor of the Manchu dy-
nasty of Using. which, in 1914. over
threw the native dynasty of Ming The
emperor is nervous. small and sickly.
He stays in Peking and rarely leaves
the palace. His immediate household
consists of 10000 slaves. He is re-
garded by his people as an object of
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

as the most sacred custom in China.
1t demands that the emperor worship
his ancestors and an ancestor cannot
be younger than himself. AS the late
emperor died at the age of 10, his sue
cessor must be young enough 10 ven
crate him. Tsai Tien was selected and
Isl Au continued regent. Although
the emperor has three wives and so
cuncubines. he has no children, and If
he is dead Isl Au Must take his sue
cessor from a small number of chill
dren. A grandson of the late Prince
hung, boy of 49, of good habits and
intellect is believed TO be the favorite
candidate.
Tsai-Tieu, or Kuang Hsu, is not
creadited with much force of character,
and usually followed the advice of the
person who was with him last. He bad
some progressive ideas. however. He
wished 10 educate his people, elevate
their condition and develop the great
natural resources of the empire which
are lying dormant for lack of enter
prise. Evidently this did not coincide
with the plans of his aunt. At one time.
he made notable visit to the seaport,
Tien-Tsin, where large foreign feet
was anchored. The officers saloon on
big battleship so pleased his fancy
that upon returning 10 Picking he had
it reproduced and permanently estab-
lished in his palace. During this visit
he was photographed. a very unusual
event. He was so pleased with the re-
suit that photographer was retained
in the imperial city for two months.
but because Of the prevailing strict
privacy. the negatives were destroyed.
The emperor has very little opportuni-
ty of knowing the conditions prevail
ing among his people. When he makes
his yearly visit to the Ming tombs, a
road is especially prepared and he is
told that all in the empire are equally
good. His person is so sacred that
stores are ordered closed while he is
passing; that windows must be covered
with carpets lest any look upon HIM.
If anyone is caught ''peeking' he is at
once apitated.,, Thus the emperor
is prevented from receiving any CON-
plants from his subjects and knows
nothing of their grievances. In spite
Of precautions taken 10 keep the young
emperor ignorant, his interest in west
ern civilization has been so excited
that it is believed that fear that he
might listen to suggestions for modern
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
Activity of Vesuvius.

Much anxiety has been caused in Naples
by the renewed activity of Mount Vesuvius.
An overwhelming danger of this description
produces universal terror. AS matter of
fact there is little likelihood that Mt. Vesu-
vius will do any serious damage. On the
other hand thousands die daily from stomach
and digestive disorders, who might have sur
vived had they resorted to Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. 1t is the greatest of known ton
les for stomach and digestive organs. 1t
cures kidney, liver and blood disorders.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
HARDSHIPS OF ARMY LIFE.
From the Press, Milroy, Ind.

One of the first to offer their services for the
country in the Civil War, was A. r. Seton,
Of Milroy, Rush Co., Ind. He made good
record. The life of every soldier is hard
one, and Mr.. Sefton's case was no exception.
eve were in Tennessee, penned in on all
sides. Our rations were very scarce" said
he, "and we had begun to go on quarter
allowance, and as the rain was not enough
to replenish the wells or streams, our can.
teens went empty. We were hurried on,
and the only way to quench our thirst was to
go down on our hands and knees and drink
from the hoof tracks made by the horses.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Clearly it was advisable to go to war.
"But how about revenues" ventured the
courtly Sir Godfres.
"Revenue?" repeated the queen, lightly.
81 have but to stamp my foot and abundant
revenue will be forthcoming"
1t will be observed that in those days
there was no stamping of bank checks, vac
cination certificates or chewing gum, to say
nothing of cigarettes and keg pilsener.-De-
troit Journal
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

For days she lowered at deaths door; but
now the fever had turned at last. you will
recover!" exclaimed the physician, joyously.
A shade of anxiety swept across her wasted
features. "Will my hair grow in curly?'
she demanded. All. how pitifuly confound'
ed is science before the really important sc
crets of the future!- Detroit Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
CnnIdn,f EnnI Her.

1--WE must lay in an extra supply Of fuel
this winter" said the credulous business
man while talking to his practical wife the
other evening. "The cornhusks are un-
usually thick, and that means a long, hard
winter"
'Who told your"
"The man we always buy coal from"
81 thought so. We will just give the
usual detroit Free Press.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
A Doubling Thomas.

Sound" said the pedagogue, sis some
thing that person can hear, but can
neither see nor. feel"
ooh, | don't know!" exclaimed the boy at
the foot of the class. Il think can prove
that you are off in your theory"
every well, Thomas" retorted the man Of
learning, "go ahead and prove it, then"
"Only yesterday you gave me sound
thrashing," said Thomas; IL suppose the
other pupils saw it, and don't you ever
think for minute that didn't feel it. y
Chicago Evening News
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
Not Legal Tender.

IT must request the congregation to con
tribut. generously this morning." said Rev
Mr.. Slimpay, sadly. my salary is eight
pressing. l of course work largely for love
and love equally of course is tender, but
it isn't legal tender. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Mrs. Young-"Bridget, run over and see
how old Mrs. Smith is this morning"
Bridget (returning)-"Shure, maam, she
says she's seventy years and eight months
old, and wants to know what business that
is of yours. "-Cornell Widow
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Charley Gosset asked friend of his from
the country the other day if she had been
out to the fair, and she replied as follows:
81 didn't went. | didn't want to went, and
if l had wanted to went, couldn't have
gotten to gwine. "-Clarksville Leaf-Chron
icle,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
Every skin Irritation.

including letter, Ringworm, Cracked Hands,
Eczema, Dandruff, ETC., cured by Tetterine.
so cents at druggists, or by mail for cash or
stamps. j. I. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

The Sprangles have been Boosting long
time about their horseless carriage. 1t turns
out to be only a baby's perambulator.-Bo
ton Transcript.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
The eongresswoman from the new stat

he congresswoman from the new state
Of Mpjkobrwp, now rose and addressed the
house. 81 move she exclaimed, that all
this red tape be dispensed with!". The mo
ton carried unanimously. But when it was
urged that there be substituted heiotrope
tape with sea-green border, difficulties
arose. The brunette wing of the dominant
party, supported by the agrarian bleached
blends, insisted upon shrimp pink. Detroit
Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
Most Important.

Would-be Writer-What do you consider
the most important qualification for be
ginner in literature?
Old Hand-A small appetite.-Tit-Bits.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Hicks-"You want to know if Innerby
loves that girl? Why, he actually loves her
faults" Wicks--"Lucky girl! She has so
any."-Boston Transcript.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-Rev. D. Buch.
mueller, Lexington, Mo-, Feb "a, "a.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10
Progress Of Science.

Scientists now announce that whisky con.
tains ptomaines. In antebellum days in st.
Louis they were called snahes.--St. Louis
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

The servant girl who doesn't know her
place shows that knowledge isn't the only
thing which is power.-Detroit Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

No matter how stubborn man is, he has
to wear glasses when the time comes, just
the Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Professor lin medical college)-"What is
the first thing you do in case Of q cold"
Bright Student" Sneeze, sir!"--Yonkers
Statesman. n. -
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Almost any man who has kept house for
20 years can go up in the attic and see things
that cost him $1,000, and that he couldn't
get a $40 bill for now.-Somerville Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

If you want to be cured of cough use
Hale's Honey OF Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

An Atchison bride has particularly good
luck in cooking since she lost her cook book.
-Atchison Globe
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Some of the highest priced stuff the apoth-
cary sells is a drug on the market.
DaNs.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Eric-"I like to see man ready to fight
for the truth Alec-"Yes: why, only yes
terday a man said lied, and hit him in
an instant" Answers.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-10

Et es tie men Diet talk all TEN Diet hat no
tenn to poot en- at tankin.-Denver Times.
Sun.