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Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
The New York Latin Quarter.

Eastward from quaint old Greenwich
lies Washington square, whose vicinage,
together with devious and doubtfully
defined district bisected by Broadway
and reaching irregularly eastward and
northward as far as Stuyvesant: square,
has sometimes been styl led the "Latin
quarter" of New York. Within this re-
gion few of the pioneer American au-
thors, many of those who belonged to
what John Burroughs calls our "second
CROP" and still larger number of au-
thors who "have not yet the advantage
of being Dead" have or have had home
or haunt.
Washington square has itself given
title to tale by Henry James of New
York life. at No. 81 Of tho adjacent
Washington place that subtly realistic
novelist was born, and his father, "the
seer" wrote some Of his metaphysical
treatises. We may be sure that the
school kept by "a broad bosomed, broad
based old lady with ferrule, of which
young James had knowledge, was not far
distant, and if we sit Of a summer even
ing with Howells' Marches among
the old trees Of the square we see just
north of it the "wide fronted house
with big balcony before its drawing
room windows'' and with steps and
trimmings of white marble in which
dwelt the DR.. Sloper Of James tale
with his dull daughter and her plot
ting aunt. Another marble and brick
dwelling of the same row is that from
which Kitty, the heroine of one CT
Burners merry Ballads of the
Town, disappeared to 60 summering"
in a studio building Oh the other side OF
the square. Hereabout N. P. Willis
suffered hagellation from Edwin For
rest, provoked by the poets conduct and
criticisms in relation to the latter's d.
vorco Observation-Disclosures.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
The Origin of "Tonmy Atkins"

The name of Tommy Atkins, which is
a sobriquet Of the British private sol
dier in all parts of the world, had an
official origin and was originally used
in the instructions to noncommissioned
officers for purposes Of illustration as
John Thomas is often used on election
forms.
Sample blank returns were furnished
to show sergeants and corporAs and re-
cruiting officers how genuine ones
should be made out, and Tommy At
kins, private Company b, was the fio-
titious name always used. Model indi-
vidual reports were also included Il
the regulations, signed "Thomas A
kins, private, Company B" or "Thomas
Atkins, corporal, Company c." or
"Thomas Atkins, X his mark"
Hence when recruit arrived at a
garrison the soldiers usually addressed
him as Thomas Atkins until they found
out his real name Drunken soldiers re.
ported themselves as Thomas Atkins
when they were taken to police ST.
ton until the public took it up, AZ |
Tommy Atkins became an affectionato
synonym for the gallant warriors of her
majesty's land forces. London Globe.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Carson and the Buffalo.

Kit Carson while with Fremont's ex-
petition had an experience similar to
that of tiger hunter in India when the
tiger hunts the hunter.
While hunting to get "meat" for the
expedition Carson chased buffalo bull.
On coming up to the bulls side Carson
fred just as his horse stepped into a
prairie dog hole. Kit went 10 feet over
the horse's head.
The BULL maddened by tho bullet,
which had struck low under the shout
der chased the hunter, who ran toward
the river. It was race for life, a case
If nip and tuck as to which should
reach the river first Kit got there and
leaped from the bank just as the bull
stopped on the brink, shaking its head.
Kit swan round and round. The bull
watched. Then companion crept up,
shot the animal. and Kit crawled on
shore, skinned the buffalo, cut off its
haunch and cut out it's tongue. Youth s
COMPANION.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

There is in Russia district which Is
wholly administered and during most
of tho time exclusively inhabited by
women. 1t is the province of Smoleusls
and comprises a district of about i 5
square miles, from which all the able
bodied males emigrate in the spring and
proceed to neighboring towns and dis.
tricts in search of work, remaining
away about nine months of the year. IN
their absence the women cultivate tho
fields and manage local affairs general
~ under Ito presidency CT woman
mayor. Before nightfall the women as
semble in sort of clubhouse and play
cards till or in the morning. Virtue
there is compatible with unlimited
cakes and ale, and though the hours arc
late and so much time, is given to
amusement the commune is prosperous,
disorder is unknown and it is ono of tho
best conducted portions of the empire.
The czarina takes all interest in it end
is proud of it.-New York Tribune.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
The Vow of n BOY Nemesis.

Bring to me my large revolver and
my keen Damascus blade and tho rub
Der boots I'm used to when in gore |
freely wade Hitler bring my trusty
sandbag, bring tho snickersnee, l say,
for my day has come for murder, and
I'm going forth to Stay. shall go forth
to the slaughter like a bridegroom tc
his joys. and I'll fill tho nearest grave
yard with string of gifted boys. l
shall brain the boy attorney with a
spasm of delight, and the boy who
breaches Sundays be shall fall before
my might. On the trail of boy physl-
clans gayly, gladly shall camp. Let
the boy pianists tremble when they
hear my roaring tramp. When I strike
the boyish statesman, he must say his
prayer and die. When the boy reporter
meets me, mark ye how the fur shall
fly, for I'm weary and disguised and
my mind has lost its poise; have read
such beastly twaddle treating of the
gifted boys.-Atchison Globe.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
LOHengu,a'a JuSticc.

Only one old tree marks the spot
where the king used to sit administer.
ing justice to his subjects. A large part
of this justice consisted in decreelng
death among his indunus or prominent
men who had excited his suspicious or
whose cattlo he desired to appropriate.
Sometimes ho had then denounced
"smelled out" they called it-by the
witch doctors as guilty of practicing
magic against him. Sometimes liz dis
pensed with a prctcxt and sent a messen-
ger to the hut of tho doomed man to tell
him the king wanted him. The victim,
often ignorant of his fate, walked in
front, while tho cXecutioner, following
close behind suddenly dealt him with
the knobkerry, or heavy ended stick,
one tremendous blow, which crushed
his skull and loft him dead upon thu
ground. Women, Oh the other hand,
were strangled. -" Impressions of Afri-
Ca" 10y Professor Bryce.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Scared Tennyson.

Tonnyson one day entered club read.
ing room and sat down in Il large arm
chair before the fire. Much to the amaze
ment Of the other occupants of the
room, he proceeded to elevate his feet
until they rested Oh the chimneypiece
in "real American" fashion. No expos
tulations OH the part of his friends re-
specting the inelegance of the position
were of the slightest avail. Suddenly a
brilliant inspiration seized one of them.
Going close to Lord Tennyson, he whis.
pered in his car, "Take your feet down
or they'll mistake you for Longfellow. !"
In All instant the poets boots were on
the floor. and he assumed the ordinary
position of al Englishman. Fran.
cisco Ar9onaut
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
His Request.

"You have scarcely spoken to me at
all this evening, she said in tones of
reproach.
"I-I beg your pardon, her husband
returned apologetically. II was just
trying to think Of something to say"
"Is there anything Oh your mind?"
"Yes, to tell you the truth, there is"
"Can't I help you in some way?"
"You might, if 1 could suggest it
without your becoming angry"
"Tell me about it. 1t is my duty to
sympathize with you, you know"
ION my birthday anniversary you
gave me fountain pcn."
ayes. And now you are going to say
that it makes horrid muss and that
you don t want to write with it,
"I'm rkt going to say anything of
the kind" he replied stoutly. "I'm 60
ing to write with that pen every day of
my life. But there is one little favor
that would like to ask
"What is it:''
"Please make me suit of overalls to
60 with it, "-Washington Star.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
His Exclamation.

Gentleman-Well, Pat, I see you
have small garden.
Pat-Yes, sur.
"What are you going to set in it for
next season."
"Nothing, sur. set it with potatoes
last year, and not one of them came
up"
"That strange. How do you explain
it,"
"Well, sur, the man next door to HE
set his garden full of onions"
"Well, had that anything to do with
your potatoes not growing?"
"Yes, sur. Them onions was that
strong that my potatoes could not see
to grow for their eyes Watering. -
Strand Magazine.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
WHY Shc Wanted n Pint.

Ethel is small, but extremely sober
minded and therefore to be trusted to
run on household brands.
The other day her mother called hor
from her plsy and said, "Ethel, want
you to run over to the grocer's and get
me quart of vinegar.
Ethel locked thoughtful and hcsitat-
ed. "I'd rather get pint, rlamna, "
she answered.
"Why, Ethel, dear?'' exclaimed hel
astonishcd parent, II need a quart,
which you must get"
Again the little girl paused. "No, "
she said, "I'll get you pint.
"I'm surprised at you. Why should
you buy pint when I wish a quartz"
insisted the mother.
because, answered Ethel, the tears
beginning to come, II can say pint, and
/ can t cay krort!"-New York Sun.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Tho Virtue In Thrift.

We should say that the virtue in
thrift, so far as there is virtue in it
md we have met with it In some Of the
lneanest as we'll as some of the noblest
~ mankind-lay in the development
which the practice must give to the
power of self control There are many
higher occasions for the exercise of that
high quality, but there are none, except
In the case Of i'll tempered men, which
occur so frequently. All men naturally
Nike to spend, and to be thrifty the re-
ssolve not to spend whenever expendi.
sture is avoidable must be acted ON 20
times week and will in short time
exercise perceptible influence on the
character. The man leans to resist mo.
mentary temptation and becomes there.
fore a stronger man, just as a white
man becomes more enduring from the
constant wearing of clothes. The weight
Iof clothes is seldom great, but the per.
Ipetual habit of carrying them almost
|imperceptibly strengthens the muscles
The thrifty man is more master of him.
self than the extravagant man and in
66l1 ulhStcIy A6 Ouo AAOnV AoA tAlo 6C0u VI
virtue.
But thrift in itself is not virtue any
more than a pillow is agriculture or
mathematics accuracy of thought. The
best test of this is that a Christian
teacher who in England would incul-
cate thrift would in many another
country be compelled to condemn it as
of all qualities the one which most in
terfered with freedom of the spirit.
Now virtue which is real virtue and
not merely On expedient practice must
be as independent Of national manners
as of geography. No doubt in England
the use Of carefulness needs to be incul-
Gated, the typical Englishman, if he
wants sparrows, being ready to shy at
them with half crowns but it should be
taught as arithmetic is taught, not
praised as a Christian virtue.
Spectator.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Peculiar Chinese Customs.

The customs of the Chinese in the
matter of death and burial are certainly
peculiar. Infants are buried summarily
without collins, and the young are in
TERED with lew rites, but the funerals
OF the aged Of both sexes are elaborate
in proportion to the number of the de.
scendants and to their wealth. When q
childless married man dies, his widow
may perform all the duties of son to-
ward him, may remain in his house and
may adopt children to rear as his heirs
and as worshipers of the family names.
If his widow purposes marrying again,
young male relative may, with the
consent of senior members of the clan,
undertake the services expected from
son and may inherit the estate of the
deceased. When one is about to die, he
is removed from his couch to bench,
or to mat on the floor, because of
belief that he who dies in bed will carry
the bedstead as burden into the other
world. He is washed in new vessel,
in warm water, in which bundle Of
incense sticks is merged. After the wash
ing the vessel and the water are thrown
away together. He is then arrayed in a
full suit of new clothing, that he may
appear at his best. He breathes his last
in the main room before the largest
door in the house, that the departing
soul may easily find its way out into
the air. A sheet of spirit money drown
paper having patch Of gliding on one
surface) is laid over the upturned face,
because it is said that if the eyes are
left uncovered the corpse may count tho
row of tiles in the roof, and that in
such case the family could never build
more spacious domicile New York
Ledger.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
WelcOme Words.

Eyes, his sermons are tiresomely
long, but he always says something to
the point"
"Well, what did he say to the point
last Sunday"
"'In conclusion. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer,
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Calm In Time of Emergency.

Servant Crushing in)-Ma'am, the
house is on fire!
Boston Mistress (who is giving 5
o'clock tea)-Summon the fire depart
ment, Honoria, and do not disturb us
again. We are discussing the "crime Of
the split infinitive. "-Chicago Tribune.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

The name California, derived from
the two Spanish words caliente fornalA
Il. e., "hot furnace''-was given oy
Cortes in the year 1886 to the peninsula
now known as Lower California, OF
which be was the disooverer, on ao-
count Of its hot climate.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life Away.

If you want to quit tobacco using easily ard
forever. he made well, strong. magnetic, full
of new life and vigor. take No-To-Bnc, the
wonder-worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days. over 400
coo cured. Buy No-To-Buc from your own
druggist. who will guarantee cure. Booklet
and sample mailed free. Address Sterling
Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Locking Ahead.

New Boarders-That beds rather
narrow for two.
Landlady-Throe lave slept in it.
New Boarders-Yes, but we haven't
boarded here long enough yet to get
that thin. -Harper's Weekly.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Faithful to lis Word.

Nell thought you said Nays fsance
was white haired octogcnarian? His
hair is jet black.
Belle-Ah, that's what he meant,
then, when he said he would dye for
her. Philadelphia Record.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Extra Inducements.

Extraordinary Fire Sale" rsad the
advertisement Customers arc invited
to call and examine goods, which will
he found still warm. '-Philadelphi
North American.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

Eczema in any part of the body Is instantly
relieved and permanently cured by Doans
Ointment. the sovereign remedy for all itchi-
ness of the skim
Cure that cough with Shiloh> Cure, The
best Cough Cure. Relieves CrouE promptly.
One million bottles sold last year. 40 doses
for .jcts. Sold bv Kcndrick 4 co.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
Not Worried About His Ancestors.

81 can trace my ancestors back to 100
years before William the Couqueror.
"Well, l can't trace mine that far,
but haven't the slightest doubt that
some of them were living oven earlier
than that. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
EGectually Done.

"Do you have your shirts done up at
. laundry?" asked Hojack.
II do" replied Tomdick, "and it re-
quires only about three washings to do
them up very exhaustively. Detroit
Free Press,
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

She-I.'ere is doctor in Berlin who
after a great deal Of study has found
that married men live longer than bach.
elors.
He-Save my life!
She-Oh, Clarence, how did you
guess that I loved you?-Chicago News.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16
The Unexpected.

Laura When Bob proposed last
night, did you know what was coming?
Lucretia-No, 1 didn't know papa
was within hearing; neither did Bob.
Poor Bob !-Yonkers Statesman.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

For long time religious lamentations
formed the only method of treating dis
ease. Litanies were chanted whilo rem
edies were applied. In Egypt pharmacy
was practiced at all early date.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-16

The stem side of the orange Is noy
nearly so sweet and juicy as the other
half.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
THE DOG-PoIsoNING TRIAL.

The trial Of the action for damages
against Rev. j. L. Burns, keeper of the
capitol, who is charged by Mr.. Perrin
Busbee with poisoning a valuable bird
dog belonging to him, set for yesterday
before Justice Maroon, was postponed
until next Monday week, October 3. Mr..
Burns declared his readiness for trial.
but his attorney, Mr.. J. G. L. Harris,
said his engagements were such as to
preclude the possibility of his appearing
in the trial, and as next week is court
week he asked the postponement until
Monday week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
PERSONAL.

Mr.. J. H. House, of Littleton. was III
Raleigh yesterday.
Mr. r. H. Battle has returned from
a visit to his farm in Edgecombe coun-
ty.
Mr.. III. A. London, eilitor of the
Chatham Record, spent yesterday in
Raleigh
Miss Margaret Turk. of Washington,
is here on a visit to her grandmother,
Mrs Mordecai.
Mr. Van Wyck Hoke is in the city.
Mr.. Hoke is manager of the Lincoln
Lithia Springs.
Judge Purnell, who has been holding
Federal court in Lynchburg, Va, is ex-
pected home to-day.
Judge Timberlake was here yesterday
on his way home from Chatham coun-
ty where he has been holding court.
Mr. J. NJ. Mewborne, superintendent
of the penitentiary, is now going on
crutches on account of the injury to his
foot from nail stuck ia it sometime
ago.
Corporal Laurie Nichols, of the Raleigh
company, First North Carolina regiment,
is here on a visit. He arrived yesterday
afternoon His furlough is for seven
days.
Judge Spencer B. Adams. who has
been here getting loaded for his Con-
gressional campaign in the Fifth district,
left for his home in Caswell county yes
terday.
Mr.. w. ID. Merritt, fusion can6idats:
for judge in the Fifth district, left for
home yesterday. He has been here since
Tuesday, being coached for the cam
paign by Holton.
Mr.. w. L. Carmichael, Of Brevard, is
in the city. He says that the Democrats
will make big gains everywhere in Wes-
tern North Carolina, and elect Craw-
ford to Congress.
Dr. Cyrus Thompson speaks st Lex
ington to-day. He denies tho repor5 that
he and Pritchard will have g joint debate
at Statesville in October. DR.. Thompson
says he has no appointment at States
vile.
Mr.. r. NJ. Furman, editor of the
Morning Post, has gone to Asheville on a
visit to his family. He will return Mon
day. Mr.. Furman goes home at this
particular time TO see his son, Mr..
George Furman, a member of the Twelfth
New York regiment, who Is at home on
a furlough. His regiment has been in
camp at Chickamauga.
Col. j. Il. Armheld, and his ad1utant,
Capt. l.. r. Alexander. of the First
North Carolina regiment, are in Dur
ham, the guests Of Mr.. George Lyon.
They are expected in Raleigh to-day.
Col Armfield has many warm friends
here, as elsewhere in North Carolina and
they will welcome HIM most gladly.
They recognize in him the man who has
made of the First North Carolina regi-
ment one of the very best bodies of
soldiers in the Volunteer Army.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
HOT OR COLD
WET OR DRY
Our Business Goes on
Just the Same.

The buying public have long since
found that we keep the best of every
thing and sell at reasonable prices.
Our "ROLLER CHAMPION"
FLOUR made from winter wheat Is
whitest. sweetest and strongest.
Our BUTTER FROM THE "HOL-
LOWAY" DAIRY cannot be surpassed
for richness and delicacy of flavor.
We have a State reputation for fine
Coffee. Our best roast is composed Of
Private Growth, Fancy Padang, Java
and Finest Mocha.
The immense sale of "HB-NO-TEA"
attests it's merit; as hot drink it Is I'M
surpassed, as an iced drink it has no
rival.
The most celebrated cures Of Hams,
including Smithfeld, Southampton, Fer
ris, Westphalia and other brands. We
have few cases large and small Hams
we are retciling for Zoe a pound.
All kinds of foreign and domestic fruits
and vegetables in their season.
Special packing of Bahama grated
Pineapple and Burnett's Extracts for
flavoring ice cream.
Van Houten's, Bakers and Huyler's
Cocoa and Chocolate. These are the best
goods manufactured.
Our four-year-old pure Apple Vinegar
will keep pickles in any climate.
Best imported Olive Oil in half-galIon
tins, cost only half the price Of that In
glass.
Salad Dressing, Sauces, Catsups and
Pure Spices.
Whole Ok Tongues, lunch Tongues,
Salmon Steaks, Lobster Scouse Deviled
Grabs, Raratg.ia Shrimp, French Sar-
dimes and all kinds Of canned and potted
meats; will compare fav0rably with
butcher prices for raw meats.
''Franco-American" Soups, Cons0mme,
Chicken Gumbo, Ok Tail, Mock Turtle,
Julienne, and half dozen others So pre-
pared as to be most appetizing to an in
valid. and thoroughly harmless to a
dyspeptic.
We have only mentioned few things
we have for sale. We have hundreds of
other articles. Fish, Flesh and Fowl.
All goods promptly delivered, and war
ranted to give satisfaction.
w o. STRONACH & SONS.
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
THE TIME TO TELL

You about the new goods is here Every department OF
the store is bright with the fall and winter purchases
Every item purchased bears the stamp of neWness 1t
pays to sell dependable goods at reasonable prices.
We have laid lines for another seasons successful
m a vo a 0en Have done
everything in fact that experience and knowledge of our
business could suggest to make your trading at this store
source of pleasure and profit to you.
Just a few reminders to tell you whit is coming The
DRESS GOODS are ready-neW French Dress Patterns
and the Waist and Dress Silks are now on exhibition
Kid Gloves in the Ieadng Shades see the Mafboo
our Dollar Glove every pair warranted firm name
stamped in each pair New Belts, Buckles and Turtle Pms
new Jet Rosary Beads Handkerches goo dozen
on display; DreSS-makerS Findings; Innings; new
Hosiery; new Ribbons, ETC.. etc etc.
New things arrive every day. The new Coats and
Capes to arrive this week. Pardon the presumption, but
the preparations for this Fall and Winter Business
pass all our heroic efforts of the past
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-24
CITY ITEMS.

The supervising committee of the ex-
pertinent farm at Southern Pines will
meet at that place to-day. 1t is the regu-
lar quarterly meeting. Profs. W. +.
Massey and w. A. Withers have gone to
Southern Pines to attend this meeting.
The Interstate Telephone Company
now has all its poles up i'll Raleigh and
is stringing its wires. BY October 10th
the management expects to be doing
business. The exchange will be on the
third floor of the Johnston drug store
building.
An important joint meeting of the
Ladies' Memorial Association and the
Daughters of the Confederacy will be
held this afternoon at four o'clock, at the
residence of Mrs. a. M. Parker. Impor-
tant business will be transacted and
the largest possible attendance is de-
sired. The presidents council is also
requested to be present.