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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
Had Plenty to DO.

(From the Detroit Free PreSs-D
II thought you told me. Wilson, that
YOU intended to do business just the
same after you had moved into the sub
urbs. / know you have plenty, but
always thought you one of those meh
VINO insist upon dying in the harness
You were right about that. my old
friend. 1 believed that it would be i'm
possible for me to avoid spending at least
two or three hours day on change,
but my time is completely taken up. and
I haven't looked at u market report for
a month
Wouldn't believe it if any one else
told me. How do you eXist?'
I'm having young trees set out. get
ting a garden ready. experimenting the
building of a barn. watching them pave
the street and having a continued Kick
with the assessors, who seem to think
that my property is worth all l paid for
it."
You'll soon have all that off your
hands. | was afraid you might have
left us permanently"
"Oh, I've only commenced. l have q
Jersey COW, q pointer pup, a tandem two
Berkshire pigs and kodak, besides
Never mind. The COW. the pup and
the kodak are enough. I'll just tell the
boys that it's all off, so far as the trade
with you is concerned. You have three
fads that will keep you buster than a
coon in a bee tree"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
WHEN YORKTOWN FELL.
GIimp>es Of the Social side of the
Famous Siege Iva I-Si.

From the New York Sun.D
4 brave officer Of the Revolution was
Lieut.. Col. Richard Butler. of Penn
sylvania. who distinguished himself so
early in the war that even in 1777 he
had won his rank. He was in Nor
gans rife corps. was present at the
siege Of Yorktown and finally was kill
I'd in action against the Indians in
1891 While at Yorktown he kept a
journal some of the extracts from
which. showing how the United States
settled with Great Britain years ago,
may be interesting now when We have
other things of similar kind to think
about.
on August 81, 1871, Col. Butler. who
was in Wayne's brigade of Steuben's
division. was at Cabin Point on the
march to Yorktown. Having led his
men into camp 'Surry Court House."
he and Col Stewart went down to the
shore 10 learn il anything was to be
seen of the French fleet They found
the Experiment. forty guns. four frig-
ates and three prize vessels al anchor.
and forty boats, with near 4.ee0 men.
coming uD the bay. This was on Sep
TENDER l. on the ID the French land
ed. "a Notifying and surprising sight
To two British flagships that lay at
this place" On the 4th an unusual
event occurred; the troops We're on The
march to WILLIAMSBURG, but 4 goo
dinner being Eot ny Cgi Finnsy and
other inhabitants. the generals and part
If the field Ulcers liued together at
Finney's and other squads went into
other houses: the afternoon was spent
/ in So much happiness that il was too
! late to examine the ground much" The
! colonel showed his native Irish CAM
ness that evening. as this entry proves:
| 1T being likely TO rain, had the Penn
/ sylvania troops posted in the college,
which shelters them very we'll" The
| PENNSYLVANIA troops We're his own.
/ on September II Washington came
TO camp. which was then at Yorktown.
About O'Clock an express arrived an
nouncing the approach of our great and
good commander-in-chi Gen. WASH
incton. and the Count de Rochambeau.
| the commander of the allied armies of
! France now joining. At p. m. the
guns fired royal salute as the gen.
eral approached the camp, on which
| the two armies turned out on their bat
! TALON parades. His eXcellency and the
/ Count de Rochambeau, with their
: suites attended by the Marquis de
Lafayette. Major Gen. Marquis de St.
| Simon. commander of the allied army
| Gately arrived. and their suites. Wis
! tied the allied army first. and then the
American army. and were saluted ac-
! cording to custom; these ceren.onies
! finished the whole of the officers OF the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
Uiieiy Love aud Romance.


tFTlm tie Atlanta Vonstituti0n.)
''John," said his vife as She laid the morning
paper down do YOU think there'll be war?''
1t looks that way lie answered. but don't
let il worry voU.'
1T don't" she said. thcuIhtflily, and with
a fir-away look in hsr eyes. Il was Just think
ing"
. Just thinking?' Of what, lJvc5'
THAT il would be romantic
"Ycsg''
''For YOU to be found IN the ba,tle-feld-'
C'Hem")
dead, under the dFooping flag
C'The-dCvil"D
with my picture on YOUR breast"
t''BlOOd ami thuud-r,'D
pierced through ana through"
Look here Molly
with a brutal Spanish bullet.
He said ''D-n." but size was 50 absorbed that
Sh., diln't hr1r him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
Lansburgh & Bro.
Easter Outfits
For the Boys.

Our Inducements for this week IN
Boys Clothing Department are
the greatest of the season from any
point you may view them. Stylish
IN cot, up to date IN design, perfect
IN fit, workmanship the very best,
assortment and sizes complete, prices
unmatchab bic for qualities.
Boys Fancy Blouse Suits,
in navy blue, dark green and
brown, all wool. Sizes ; to 10 81.
BOYS Blue Flannel Suits,
black trimming. Sizes ! oS. 81 IS
Boys Light Cashmere
Suits. Sizes 9 to I5.--...- zoe
BOYS Fine Cashmere
Suits. large selection. Sizes
9 rs............................. $l.25
Excellent Line of Atwood
Suits. Sizes to Is .......... 81 9S
Brownie Overalls. well
made, of good quality blue
denim ............................. 25c
Special discount on all Knee
Pants this week.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
feruRun

Who was il listed our land
And SHOOK with Joy the swift, glad Ssnd2
Nsrggua-
Who was il ate and drank his fl
And found we'd paid his every bill?
Neragua.
Who was it swelled and strutted round
And Dragged and pufed, ard fercely frowned?
Ne-9gUs.
Who was il, then. that hcmeward went
Without a chance to spend cent?
FerssU1.
Who is now doth frrcciy lam
The character of rncle Sam?
Nersgua.
Who hath our nation malgned,
Forgetting how he wined and dined?
Ye-agua.
Who is il. when we cross the tide.
Behind the weeds had better hidel
Ner9gua-
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06

Two years ago r. ]. Warren. a druggist
at Pleasant Brook, N. Y, bought small
supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
He sums up the result as follows: AT
that time the goods were unknown in
this section; today Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is household world 1t is the
same in hundreds of communities. Where
ever the good qualities of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy become known the people
viii have nothing else. For sale by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail
Druggist, s3s + Street. and Connecticut
Avenue and Street northwest, and 1923
MARYLAND Avenue northeast.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
The Country Editor.


tffom the Alianta JoufnaiB
There j. infinite charm about She work oil
editing country newspaper that the toilcr on the
city daily knows nothing OF. The country editor
knows his readers personally, and each item he
writes is like = message 10 a circle of loyal and
svnuathetic friends. Compared with his breth-
ron of the city press, the editor Of the country
weekly is a monarch. Tie writes what he plcases,
works il he feels like IL, or reads away the
Zine as the caprice of the moment dictates, and
A. ono of the biggest men in the town. Aud while
he may occasionally receive cord of wood on
subscription OF a pumpkin gratuitously from ms
subscribers he usually dies under his own roof
aud leaves to his family not only competence,
Lut the heritage of an honorable name
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
Hamlet With Hamlet Out.

(From the Albany JournIlD
''Yo3 SOC. iniSsus thought it mought lie hes
20 lie telliu' you dat dat done got married
las week"
All. indeed! Ard what is your name now,
Hsnnah2''
mis- Williams, ma'am You see, my h'iSban'
he am cook, too. He am what dey calls a
shelf in a hotel"
a chef. Ell? That's very nice. And do you
expect to leave directly, Hannah
mot directly, ma am. III stay heah for de
present You see my husban'S he's done gone
to New York an Washington on his honeymoon.
an it'll be nigh onto six weeks befo' he comes
backi
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06

(Frorn the Chicago Chroucle.)
II the Democratic press and the Democratic
party Of the United States were merely seek
ing partisan advantage they would Keep hands
off and allow the Republican Administration
to go to the devil its way. Ii is because
Democracy is patriotic that Democrats in and
out of Congress are seeking to push William
Mckinley into an attitude creditable to the Presi
dent Of great nation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
III war breaks out, = said the little woman with
the bright gray eyes, eve must all do something
10 help We can't 6eht OF course, hut each of
~ can aid in some way We must economic ON
our pocket money and buy nice things for the
wounded We nlnst reduce eNtravaganceS.
We can buy cheaper goods, You know, and put
less material into our gowns.
Yes" said the dreamy girl with blue eyes.
IL know what can do l. can have my bicycle
skirt cut shorterr'
And all the afhpy tTirls said ''Ghi''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
THE HEssI.N OR MIDsT.

But what have we? The Star
Spangled Banner" The words are
fine, but what of the music? 1t is
heavy. 1t inspires, it exalts, it ex-
cites no one. Hail Columbia"
makes no pulse beat the faster. 1t
is neither beautiful nor impressive.
The Washington Post, April L 1893.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
All I'm the Same Boat.
OFrom the Syracuse Post

(ErOm the SyraclSe fosl.)
Gen Fitzhugh Lee. a Confederate veteran, Is
now one Of the most popular Americans before
Che public North or South. The touch OF danger
"a practically erased the Mason and Dixon lime.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
Alternative.

tFrom the Wheeling Register.)
We have bread for Cuba and bullets for Spain,
IL the latter be necessary
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
Couldn't Possibly Help 10.

From the Boston Travelcr-)
Have done anything 20 offend YOU, dariingF
he asked. brokenIy To-day you passed me with
out hoyirg. and now YOU sit there with such an
air Of hsutetr and pride that -
George" interrupted the girl. with an IN
bending air but in her voice a cadence sweeief
tTsr 1,,fsis in the night. Il have a sta neck"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
Hi. Middle Course.

From the Detroit Free PreSs.)
'.How does Blankly get along? He says Upr
he's too proud to beg and too honest % stea-
s'Hc gets trusted"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-06
ANU SEBfINTg.
ART LOAN
EXHIBITION.

For Charity at the Old Corcorsn Gallery. from
Monday, April n. TO Sunday, April "a, inclusive
Magnificent collection Of paintings, tapestries
laces, fans, miniatures. etc. Over two hundred
pictures. including many celebrated old and
modern masters. Superb collection Of tapestries
Rare and beautiful miniatures. Beautiful laces
of historical interest.
Among the notable pictures are portraits CT the
Duke of Wellington. by Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Portrait OF Napoleon, BY Horace VeTnet- H0ysrth.
by himself-The MissOnary's stOFY. by Nibert The
AlchemiSt. by lsahey-Sheep in the Highlands, by
Rosa BOnheUr-The Mother Of Washington. BY
HndsOn-Thc Bath OF BOBgeresu. Some other
artists represented are Van Dyck Sir Joshua Key
nolds, Carrot Rieot, Madraz0, DelacrOix. Millais,
Diaz. GcrOme. DOre. Sir Peter Lily, FoTtueny,
Gilbert. stuart. COpley. Gainsbor0ugh. Watts.
Bonnat, Detsille. Dasbigny, and Regnault.
Wonderful laces worn by Marie AntOinette and
Cardinal Richeieu.
Finest tapestries in this country.
This wonderful collection comes from private
owners, loaned for charity. and the public viii
probably never have another opportunity 20 sec
the masterpieces il includes.
Hours, from 10 a. m. TO r m. week days.
Sundays, . to p. m. Opening night Monday. the
Ilth-Tickcts. 81. Through the week, SOC. sun
days, &c apl-lW
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Relief For Painting.

syncope, or fainting, results from
an inadequate supply of blood to the
brain. The patients head should,
therefore, be lowered, and all tight
bands loosened in order to promote
free circulation. Let there be gen.
erous supply of fresh Dir, being care
full at the same time to avoid draughts.
Friction may be applied to the extrem-
tiles, always remembering to rub
towards, not from, the heart. Cold
water dashed over the face will often
assist in reviving the patient, and
smelling salts are often used as a
restorative.
In the case Of strong smelling Salts
one should never hold the bottle tor
any length Of time close to the nostrl! l.,
of an unconscious person, but pass II
to and fro at some little distance from
the face. Perhaps the safest way Is
to hold the cork Or stopper OF the
bottle near the patients nostrlls, as
that " ill answer all purposes and pre-
vent injurious effects'-New zorl
Ledger.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

The war on department stores In CHI
cago has entered on curious phase.
An appeal was first made to the Legis-
lature for the passage of a State law TO
break up the big establishments, put
nothing was done at Springfield. Then
the City Council was attacked, and an
ordinance was passed by that body
from which much was hoped. But the
result has been disappointing, and the
promoters Of the movement have con-
cluded that relief cannot be secured IN
this way. The next step in the cam
paign is very curious. The complaint
against the big stores has always Deel
that they undersell the small stores. a
number of small dealers have now
agreed to spool their issues" and try t'
undersell the undersellers. They pro
nose to open a large store in the hear
of the city, which will be supplied viii
goods by the cooperating merchants
each of whom is to get percentage o
profits from all sales to customers ll'
ing in his district. The district nc
ton is On odd one, but the Fundamental
idea underlying the enterprise Is SCUM
that the only effective way 10 hs'
cheap stores is with cheaper.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Made in Paris.

In view of the exhibition of 1900 q
wonderful fan is now being made in
Paris. 1t is to be composed of leaves
of ivory, all of which are to be painted
nv the most celebrated modern artists.
Gerome, Cain, Carolus- Duran, Jules
Breton and Jules Lefevre are contrib
uting already. The round center Is to
be signed by Maurice Leloir. This ex
tremely novel idea Is being elaborated
for America.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Huffalo Beef in TekOa.

Buffalo beef, and especially buffalo
veal has been a not uncommon diet OF
Tekoaites, and despite the efforts to
put stop to the destruction OF the
flock of the many half and quarter
breed buffalo, the meat still comes
into town occasionally, brought by
the Indians from the reservation IN
Idaho, almost adjoining Tekoa.
A splendid six-months-old calf,
handsomely marked and with splendid
hair and well-defned hide, was brought
in recently and sold to a local butcher,
who, wise enough to appreciate its
worth, wired larger markets of his
prize, and was rewarded by an offer OF
forty cents a pound-head, pelt and
all. The head was not brought in,
and the butcher would not dispose of
the pelt, SO a second offer OF 335 cents
pound for the carcass, shorn of pelt,
was accepted, the purchaser paying
the freight.
eff the calf had been brought in
two months earlier" explained the
butcher, IT could readily have soldth
carcass for 81 pound to Chicago par
ties, and had I taken the precautlon
to preserve it in cold storage and
figured with caterers while the meat
was ripening I might have done as
we'll at this date"
The carcas of the calf caused no lit
tie comment, owing toits superior ap
pearance. The pelt is really superior
to that of ll-blooded buffalo, as the
hair was as fine as silk and quite long
the coloring perfect, the marks with
out q blemish or mistake.
There are several herds of half
quarter and mixed blood buffaloes II
the reservation. One old Indian ha
one hundred or more, so the loca
butcher here says, of which none ar
under quarter-b bred, while some ar
full blooded, and all are carefully bred
A month ago an Englishman bough
several youngsters, and but wee
or so since an Eastern financie
, purchased bull and two heifer
from this Indian, both paying 50
| each for their animals, says TIL
! butcher. -Portland Oregonian.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Meals in France.

The French are very temperate IN
food and drink, cup of coffee with
piece of bread being considered quite
sufficient until noon, when the de-
ieuner Ia fourchette is served. This
consists of q first course of eggs or
macaroni, second Of one chop each
or stew, and third OF fruit and
cheese. Plenty of bread always good
in France) is eaten during the meal,
but butter rarely. Dinner, usually at
seven o'clock, is o little more elab'
crate meal, from which soup and a
salad are seldom omitted, and black
coffee. Owing to the fact that SC
much chicory is used, French coffee
is not much to the taste OF Anglo.
Saxons. Ihave never yet had what l
call cup of ''good'' coffee in France
while at Vienna and Munich 1t is
simply delicious. Coffee being very
dear in France (sixty cents per pound
for good quality may account for the
excessive use Of chicory.-What te
Eat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
o.,,,r of the Bedbug.

~
,.,oss there are many miserable
W. IN the world who have asked
En En- as well as others where
n little torment, the bedoug' comes
y Tong ago this insect was known
.0ne from wood, but why it should l
' Sn itself to the wooden parts of
!. and the framework of old houses
y .omowhat of a mystery. One day
|s.sutist found a bedbug IN the stom-
\ II q woodpecker, which he was
E.,sPd in dissecting. Pursuing his
Es saS further he found that
ISbugs are plentiful on pine trees
H. zones are often infested with
y, and it Is now the accepted belief
\, 4 Is from the pine tree that the
~ .shne gets It's origin. 1t should in
E sro a good many people to know this
s.nch It will not make close acquaint
'Dss with the parasite any more agree
Ma
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
They WANT TO TELL
vbose Grateful Women Who Have
Been Helped by Mrs. Pinkham.

Women who have suffered severely
Ind been relieved of their ills by Mrs
Enkham's advice and medicine are
constantly urging publication OF their
.ststements for the benefit Of other Wo-
ren. Here are two such letters:
) Ms LIZZIE BEVERLY, 258 Merrlmac
IS, Lowell, Mass, writes:
aItafords me great pleasure to tell
slsufering women of the beneftlhave
received from taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1canhard-
Iyind words toexpressmy gratitude for
what she has done for me. My trouble
EasulCeration of the womb. Twas I'M
der the Doctors care, Upon examina-
ton he found fifteen very large ulcers,
buthe failed to dome good. / took sew
sralbottlesof Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, also used the Sanative
Wash, and am cured. Mrs. Pjnkham's
medicine saved my life, and | would
recommend it to all suffering women.
Mrs. AMOS .TRoMBLEAY, Edinburgh
Ctr, N. Y. writes:
~ took cold at the time my baby
vas born, causing me to have milk
legs, and was sick in bed for eight
weeks Doctors did me no good. L
surely thought I would die. l was al
Uroubled with falling of the womb.
lcOuld not eat, had faint spells as
often as ten times q day. One day a
lady came to see me and told me Of the
benefit she had derived from taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's medicine, and ad'
VSed me to try it. | did SO, and had
takeI only half bottle before l was
able to sit in a chair. After taking
three bottles l could do my own work
lam now in perfect health"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
"who Struck Billy Patterson"

About forty years ago William Pat
terson entered q medical college in this
country. At that time hazing in COL
leges was accepted as inevitable, and
often went beyond the borders Of good
sense or humanity.
At this institution the favorite meth
cd was to capture a new student, bind
him hand end foot and carry him be-
fore a mock court, where he was tried
on some charge.
The time came when William Patter-
son was obliged to submit to the ordeal.
He was accordingly blindfolded and
led to the block and his neck placed in
proper position.
The executioner swung his az and
buried 1t deeply in the wood, of course
taking care that 1t did not 50 near Pat
terson's head,
But at the same moment the ak met
the block another student struck across
the victims neck with a cord which
had been wet with Ice water.
The students laughed and shouted rs
the joke ended, but Paterson did not
move. He was dead.
The doctors said that he had died
from shock but the affair caused an
| immense amount Of excitement. All
the students concerned were arrested
and the question was everywhere ask
ed, "Who struck Billy PattersonT
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Chess an Ancient Game.

When Alexander was signing for
more worlds to conquer, and when
Cleopatra was conducting herself
more as queen than as lady, grave
gentlemen, realizing the trifllng ma
ture of o kings ambitions Or queens
affairs, were playing chess. Long be-
fore the days of either of those mon
archs persons with brains to be ex'
pended upon something worth while
were playing chess.
It is more than five thousand years
old, this alleged pastime. Recent
excavations in the pyramid field Of
sakkara show that. North OF the
pyramid of King Tetu, or King Tetl
two grave chambers have been discov
ured which were erected for two higf
officials.
In one of the rooms there is wal
painting which shows the royal sports
They hunted and fished in those days
and they played chess.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

privilege of riding on mule to pay
visit to Queen Isabella.
Philip H., son of this same Isabella,
and the great Charles ", was present
ed with mule by Mary, daughter of
King Henry VIII. of England, during
their betrothal. When he went over
to England to claim her as his bride
he took along forty beautiful mules fot
the use Of his retinue.
History is rich in instances that
have exalted the mule. All lovers OF
history will rejoice that the war prom
Uses to bring back to the mule some
thing of his former value and prestige.
New York Herald.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16
Tradesmen Monks.

Most of the monks at King Will.
Jams Town, Cape Colony, are trades.
men and do their own carpentering,
bricklaying, blacksmithing, ETC., be-
sides teaching school. All the build
ings they occupy were erected BY
themselves.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

The antarctic continent-for every
thing indicates that the great ice cap
Of the south pole covers land and nSt
sea-presents attractions to no one but
the scientific observer. There Is no life
there, either human or beast, no vege-
tation. Penguins have their rookeries
at some points where the stupendous
wall of glacier Is interrupted, but that
is all. There are 10 fisheries. 1t Is a
region Of ice and volcanic fire and DESC
lation, but the secrets which 1t holds
for terrestrial science are Of the first
Value
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

Gargoyle (back in town after a years
absence)-When l went away, Jones
and Brown were rival suitors for Miss
Twitters hand. Which proved to be
the lucky man? Glanders-Cant tell
that vet. She married Brown only a
month ago. Ask me again in about
year.-Life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-16

The Philadelphia Inquirer says that
"the poet laureate Of Pennsylvania ~
Col, Lum Cogburn, Of Punxsutawney.
We don't doubt 1t; the nar,e itself sings
like q rivulet.