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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
CONGRESSMAN BLAND DEAD.

rhc silver Advocate Twice Boomed
For Presidential Nomination.
Lebanon, Mo-, June 10.--Cong gress-
man II. P. Bland died at his home, near
Lebanon, yesterday morning Mr.
Bland returned home when congress
adjourned In March and soon suffer-
ed relapse from an attack of la
grippe. For more than two months he
had been confined 20 his home and
his health has gradually declined. He
thought he would not survive the at
tack from the first.
Richard Parks Bland was a consist
ent leader Of the Democracy, the
Father of the House" and one of the
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
Asthma Can BE Cured.

]. R. Niblo, ex-school superintendent
of Rochester, Pa, says: 81 have been
great sufferer from asthma for years, but
/ have had splendid winter, owing to
the surprising efficacy of Brazilian
Balm.' A lady in Cincinnati, who had
suffered with asthma for II years, could
not lie down; was perfectly cured with
Brazilian Balm.
Shenandoah drug store. wholesale agents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
The Homeliest Man in shenandoah

As well as the handsomest, and others are
invited to call on any druggist and get free a
trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs, remedy that is guaranteed to
cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute
Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consump-
ion. Price 2Sc and soc.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16

Pittsburg, Kan, June 16.-The threat
Of the coal operators to import negroes
to take the places OF the striking union
miners was made good yesterday when
one company brought In 175 from Ten
nessee and Alabama and unloaded
them at Fleming, where stockades had
been built around the mines. The
union men were out In force to meet
the negroes and GPdeavored with con-
siderable success y prevent them from
going to work.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
Do You Know

Consumption is preventable? Science has
proven that, and also that neglect is suicidal.
The worst cold or cough can be cured with
shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold
on positive guarantee for over fifty years.
Sold by p. d. Kirln on a guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
On Every Bottle

OF shiloh's Consumption Cure is this guar
autee: AN we ask of you is to use two
thirds of the contents Of this bottle faith
fully, then Il you can say you are not
benefited return the bottle to your druggist
and he may refund the price paid" Price
% cts, 80 cts. and S1.0O. Sold by P. D.
Kirlin on 2 guarantee
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
Reduced Rates TO Detroit via Pennsylvania
Railroad, Account Christian I'm
deavOr Convention.

On account of the Convention of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor, to be
held at Detroit, July to 10, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets
from points on its line, to Detroit, at rate of
single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold on July 8, 4, and 8,
and will be good to return until July 10, in
elusive, except that by depositing ticket with
the Joint Agent at Detroit before July 12,
aud the payment of fifty cents, the return
limit may be extended to leave Detroit not
later than.August Is.
For specific rates and conditions apply to
Ticket Agents.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucllen's Arnica Salve, the
best in the world, will kill the pain and
promptly heal it, Cures Old Sores, Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, all Skin
Eruptons. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
25cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
A Was1ev Dt11pgist
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16

Has she lost her beauty? If so, Constipa-
ton, Indigestion, Sick Headache are the
principal causes. KarPs Glover Root Tea
has cured these ills for half century. Price
25 cts. and so cts. Money refunded if results
are not satisfactory. Sold by P. d. Kirlin
on a guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
relesoope to peteet smokeless Povdel

T
Pittsburg, June 16-Prof Reginald
A. Eessenden, of the Western Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, has invented a
telescope that will lessen the effect OF
smokeless powder in warfare by locat-
ing the flash when the powder is dis
charged. The war department has
taken the matter up, and a test OF the
telescope will shortly be made before
an examining board at Washington.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16

One fare plus two dollars for the round
trip via direct lines. Small advance to re-
turn via Portland, Tacoma and Seattle.
Choice of lines east from Portland, viz.
Northern Pacific Ry., Great Northern Ry. or
Canadian Pacific Ry. to st. Paul Tickets
will be sold June 20 to July z, good to return
until September 4th. For map-time table
and full particulars address John r. Pott,
District Passenger Agent, Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway. 4Se William
street, Williamsport, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16
MEN
AND
WUTEN

are out of order or diseased. For pleasing
results use DR.. Kilmers Swamp-Root, the
bottle by mail free, also pamphlet.
Address, DIR. Kilmer & Co, ,Binghamton, N. ".
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16

Buy Keystone -four. Be sure that the name
IJCssIs & BAER, Ashland, Pa, Is printed on
everv saek
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16


Chicago, June 16. - Bartholomae
Kost, the Austrian held here for the
murder of his intended wife, Marie
Voedicka, in Vienna, has yielded partly
to the pressure of police inquisition
and made a confession of having dis
posed of the women's effects. He ad-
mits taking and spending the 600
forms given by her father as a dowry.
At this point his admissions cease, for
when asked if he did not kill Miss
Voedicka so he could marry Annie
Schirma, his present wife, who was
younger and more attractive, the teF-
rlfied prisoner almost screamed out:
mo, no, no; / did not kill her. did
not kill her. I swear it,,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16

GOODS PILLS cure Liver Ins,
3iliOusness, indigestion, Headache.
= pleasant laxative. AL Druggists
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16

II Mrs. PinlShsm's Compound will cure
suoh severe cases as this surely il
must be q great medicines there
any sufferer foolish enough not to
give It O trialP
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16

LLETTER TO MRS. rNKHAM NO. 4e,97ol
"I had female COM
plants so bad that it
caused me to have
hy8terical fits; have had
as many as nine in one
day.
GIVE bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham's S
Vegetable Compound
cured me and it has
been a year since 1 had
an attack.
rIrs. Edna Jackson,
Pear!, La.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-16

Kidney trouble preys upon
the mind, discourages and
lessons ambition beauty,
vigOr and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kidneys
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
BERKELEY.

Miss Carrie Edwards is quite sick at
her mothers residence i'll South Nor
folk.
Mrs. John r. Newberry and child,
Herbert Wilson, returned from Wash
ington. d. c., Sunday, where a pleas
ant visit Of two weeks was spent.
The little son of Mr.. Thos. Haskell
is quite sick at his home in Oakdale.
Mrs. j. l.. Britton is indisposed at
her home in Oakdale.
Mrs. c. p Hand is convalesclng from
recen; sickness at her residence IN Oak
dale.
Rev. S. Y. Hosanno, a native Per-
sian, will deliver a lecture this Tues
day evening at p. m. at the Arm
strong Memorial Church. providing the
weather is proptious. The lecture will
be illustrated by stereopticon Views,
representing the. public. religious and
dn'ssas..ie- li4fa-ef- ttAsa se-eaiaatss.. Admis-
SIGN, 10 cents, the entire proceeds to
go to Mr.. Hosanno, who is preparing
to become a medical missionary To his
own country.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Davis is sick with grip at their resi-
dence In South Norfolk.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
David Onley is sick at their home in
Oakdale.
The members of the Junior Christian
E,ndeavor Society are requested to meet
at the Main Street Christian Church to-
night q O'clock for the purpose of
rchearsing for the chorus TO be Civ
en- soon. Mr.. Geo. Simmons and Miss
Alice Duncan have been elected assist
ant superintendent of the society.
The stopping of passenger trains and
the sale OF tickets to and from Berkiey
Junction will be discontinued from to-
day for n month or so on account of
the prevalence of contagious diseases
in the county.
Mrs. w. T.. Rice, who has been in
disposed nj her home on Virginia street
for two weeks is improving.
Mr.. Charlie Abbott is indisposed at
his home in Oakdale
Mr.. Frank Harrcll is very sick with
pneumonia at his home in Oakdalc.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Abbott is sick with grip at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Berry, on Liberty street.
Mr.. Oscar Bundy left yesterday for
Newport News.
The music class Of Miss Eliza Loeb
is progressing in Il manner that is graf
| flying to both herself and patrons.
The citizens on Twelfth street are
complaining very much because of the
muddy condition of that street. We
hicles have passed over it until the
slush forbds. and now they are using
the sidewalk for a driveway. which
renders passing by footmen difficult
without boots They ask that a side
walk of one plank be given them.
The obsequies Of the late Mrs. Olivia
A. West. whose death was mentioned
in this paper. took place from the res
idence Sunday afternoon al 3 o'clock.
Rev. r. c. Skinner OBLIGATED. Her re-
mains were inferred in Magnolia Gem
etery The following gentlemen acted
as pall-bearers: Messrs. G. w. Rock
Teller, John milestone. w. 3. Dough
erty, H. NJ. McKan, George d. Parker.
Jr.. NJ. Pritchard. Hon. r. a. Mccoy.
Arthur B. Morgan.
The remains Of Mrs. Decatur Harr!-
son. who died at St. Vincent's Hospital.
Norfolk. yesterday morning a o'clock.
were taken to the residence OF his fam
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS.
FUNERAL OF MIR. JENKINS.
Large Number Of People Attend to Dc
Honor to the Deceased


Large Number OF People Attend to Do
Honor to the Deceased.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the
funeral OF John Il. Jenkins took place
from South Street Baptist Church.
where a large number of people gath
cred to do honor to the memory of the
DEAD gentleman, who, in life possessed
the confidence of the people Of this city
ana elsewhere where he was known.
portsmouth Company No. 10, u. r. *.
r., captain Vaughn, of which deceased
was member, formed the escort of
honor, augmented by Atlantic Compa
ny. No. ], U. Il. X. p, Captain Blunt
ing. both companies turning out in
large numbers. which of itself best at
tests the high esteem in which John r.
jenkins was held by his associates.
his lodge. Portsmouth No. 16. with
atlantic, No. "a. and Seaside, No. So
showed appreciation OF this honorable
knight by attending in mourning
badges. all headed by the Artillery
school Band of Fortress Monroe, which
dlscoursed sacred music of the most
solemn and impressive order.
South Street Baptist Church has sell
dom been so completely filled and in
tear-bedimmed eyes as tn life and char
acter and manly worth OF the deceas-
ed were touched upon, in a most elo-
quent manner by the pastor.
The Rev. j. w. Mitchell. assisted by
DIR. A. e. Owen. conducted the services.
again formed and wended its way to
Gods Acre." where just and right
eous, like unto the subject of this
sketch, await the passage of fleeting
time thereto hear the trumpet of the
Archangcl to awake and "enter into
the joys Of the Lord"
The floral tributes were many and
of the handsomest designs, among the
most attractive being a magnificent
pillow. surmounted by a triangle with
the letter f. c. b. in colors and the
gates ajar, handsome indeed, with the
words, Our Friend" inscribed. bearing
a card from associates in Foundry. in
Construction and Repair Department.
Navy Yard" a pillow surmOunted
with dove with words Our Deacon"
in colors, from the church.
There were numerous other boQuets
of the most beautiful flowers lying in
profusion about the church chancel
The choir sang sweetly several hymns
which were favorites with the deceas
ed, who took n deep interest in religion
and the welfare and prosperity of the
church.
In addition to those left to mourn his
loss mentioned in this paper, are Mrs.
John S. Crawford and Mr.. Fred. Gerke.
stcpchlldren who were great favorites
with deceased, whose affection was re-
ciprocated.
ALAS! I have not words to tell my
grief;
To vent my sorrow would be some
relief:
Light sufferings give no leisure to COM
plain;
We groan. but cannot speak In great
err pain"
The following gentlemen were the
pall-bearers: Oscie Dashell, Chas.
Richardson, ]. c. Tyler. Theodore Tyler.
Jesse c. Morris. Walter Stubs, II. b.
Wilkins, Thos. S. Roper. Chas. Skeeter
and Claude Hodges.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
Won RITTER'S MISTAKE.

lily in South Norfolk by Undertaken
Cox, prepared for burial. The remains
Will be shipped to BERTHE county, y. c..
this morning for burial in the family
purying ground. Mr.. Harrison came 10
the town about three weeks ago.
Mr.. Elmer II. Petherbrldge died yes-
terday at 1910 p. NJ, at his residence.
corner Berkeley avenue and Main streer.
after lonS-continued sickness, aged
% years. He leaves II wife and five
children 10 mourn their loss. Mr.. Petn-
erbridge was we'll and widely known.
he was among the old citizens of the
town. and was FOR many years en-.
gagged in business in which he contin-
ued until Il few years ago.
The funeral will be conducted from
the Chestnut Street NJ. t. Church.
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
remains Will be laid to rest in lclnwood
cemetery Norfolk.
The funeral of Mrs. Virginia vii
Hams, of the county. who died Friday
afternoon in South Norfolk. took nlare
at Providence Christian Church. sun
DAY at p III. Rev. j. i. Barrett. ID. u
OIL Memorial Temple. Norfolk, ofIiciat-
ed. assisted by Rev. Mr. Tickle tho
pastor Of the church. Her remains wara
Inferred in Elmwood cemetery. Nor
folk.
At meeting of the deacons of tba
South Norfolk Baptist Church. Satur-
icy IilSIIA. rev y. -. thomson. .pn-
don Bridge. Princess Anne county. was
unanimously called 10 the pastorate of
that church. \ committee was apnoint-
ed who will wait on him to-day ana
notify him of the aN,ion of the church
Rev Mr. Robinson is highly recon-
mcnded.
Last night about $40 o'clock two sus-
plcious 2arties were seen loiterinc
abont BliVen & Sons office, near Chest
nut street ferry officer Parker was no
titled of the strange men. ana arrested
one of them. When asked his busincse
he relied to tell. He was taken m tbo
station house and there stated that hi.
name was j. w. Stai@al. OF Norfo,ls
ana said that he was counting passcn'
gers Who came across the ferrv lilo
was employed by Venahle e McIlya mo
notaries. of Norfolk. He was locked ~,
FOR awhile. but placed in the hands nf
me officers sufficient collateral for his
bail, until this morning at 0 o'cloc,,
and was allowed TO so.
Mr.. c. Hollowell. Waterman M w II
Barnes box factory. while adiustine =
pistol. accidentally shot himself In fb'
left leg Saturday night about II o'c,ont
at the mill. He was taken to his how
where DR.. Norfieet took the BAH f,,,n,
his leg. i'o'''
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
WAS ADJUDGED INSANE.

Yesterday. at the county jail. Justices
Ainsworth, Rustic and Hawks held u
commission of lunacy on n colored wo-
man named Sarah Thomas. DR.. Truitt
was the attending physician. The
woman was declared insane, and her
removal to the colored hospital for the
demented was ordered, but just here
comes the trouble. for the authorities
received notification yesterday that the
insane asylum at Petersburg was too
much crowded to admit OF any more
patients being taken there. There are
couple more prisoners at the Jail
awaiting admission to this institution,
and what to do with them is n prob
lem for the authorities to solve.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
An American Railroad In China.

Moneyed men from the United States
railroad from Hcng Kong to Han Kow.
China. distance of nearly 200 miles II
VIII run through very fertile and rich
portunities for the people to prosper
While railroads are necessary to a ma
essary. A sick man can't make money
Ii there are thousand railroads One OF
The reasons why America Is SO progress
is sold Hostotter's Stomach Bitters, thai
celebrated tonic for the weak. stimulant
for the kidneys. appetizer for the dys-
for the nerves. 1t Is taken with great
success by thousands of men and women
who are run down. pale and weak. ii
the gain IS permanent and substantial
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
SENATOR ALIENS sToGIEs.

Senator Allen, of Nebra ska, is an in
veterate smoker Of stogies. He never
lights a cigar, but always has a waist
coast pocket full of long, slender sto-
gies and dispenses them to his smoking
clientele. The Senator is very gener-
Gus with his tobacco. Senator Mason
facetiously calls 1t prodigai generosity
without extravaganza.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
No DISCRIMINATION.

"Mr. Scatterton prides himself ON
being strictly impartial"
Yes" answered the unamiable
man. 81 once went hunting with
him. He didn't seem to care wheth-
er he hit the rabbit. the dog or ono
of his nds."-Washington Star.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
TherouEh1y Up to pnte.

Mistress-That's the key to your
box in the safety deposit vault. is 1t?
Is that where you keep your money.
Cophetua?
Domestic-No. mem. That's where
keep my divorces.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

Not Wholly Wasted-"Your portrait
was failure?"
Yes. but 1 told the artist to plant an
old fashioned frock on 1t so could
hang it up as an ancestor" Chicago
Record
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

Hon. Lyman ]. Gage, Secretary OF
the Treasury. has accepted an invita-
ton to attend the annual banquet of
the Virginia Bankers Association
which will meet in Richmond on Feb
ruary 22d.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
BERKELEY ADVTS
Died.


Dry Slab Wood a speciality. ss.oo n
cord; $50 half-cord, and 75c. quarter
cord. Hard and Pine Wood. $500 a cord
Measure guaranteed. Yard and ofHra
No. Wake Street. New Phone e57.
ja2i-6m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
womnn's Advancement.

He-1 have read that in the begin
ning it was woman who owned tho
trousers.
She-And now she owns the man.
who owns the trousers.-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

a saddier with a large stock of Span
ish saddles on hand has hung out this
sign: Good friends Americans this Is
the saddle much used by the patriot
Cubans and especially the great general
Maxine Gomez. or the true Cuban sad
die, in black leather. it is more SER
viceaible and handsome as any saddle
in Cuba."-Cuban Times, of Havana.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

L. B. Emmart. aged twenty-eight
years, Junior member of the firm of f..
z. Pugh 6, Co.. Romney. w. Va, form
er principal of the schools there. is
dead.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

Mystery.-"Robert. dear. how do you
suppose those dozens and dozens of
empty bottles ever got into the cellar?"
why, / don't know, my dear. never
bought an empty bottle in my life
Harlem Life.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

II is said that the soldiers who baa Or,
en- Hood'f Sarsapar!lla stood the Ionr
marches in Cuba much better than Inc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
NORFOLK TRUNK FACTORY
i72 Church ST., near Main.

We guarantee ali Trunks, bought of Us
Tor One Year, and repair them free Of
charge! We also print the name and adj
dress on your Trunk Gratis.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
Not Neccssnry.

NO. Willie. dear" said mamma,
mo more cake tonight. Don't you
know you cannot sleep we'll on Il
full stomach?"
We'll" replied Willie. "I can sleep
on my Observation-Disclosures Press.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

Miss Carrie Edwards is quite sick at
her mothers residence i'll South Nor
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-18
A Married Mans Musings.

Many man never ceases regretting
that he ever attended his wife's we'd
ding.
My wife says If my imagination we're
as elastic as my conscience, could
write some great works of fiction.
1t is only when his wife's mother and
grandmother come to visit him that a
man is able to realize how Daniel must
have felt in the lions den.
A woman with cross husband can
always console herself with the thought
that it's better than having none at all.
My wife says the proverb "All men
are liars" is true, though there may be
few exceptions among the bachelors.
My wife is an optimist; she always
calls the milk cream when we have the
minister for supper.
In cases where marriage is a failure
it is noticed that the woman generally
gets away with the assets.
wouldn't mind so much playing sec
ond fiddle in the matrimonial orchestra,
If didn't have to perform in public
Pittsburg DdiIY NerS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-18
Extraordinary Tour to California via Penn
sylvania Railroad.

America is great country. In va
riety and grandeur Of natural scenery
1t is unrivaled. To traverse it, to be-
hold lis diversitlcs aud its wonders is II
liberal education, revelation to the
immured metropolitan citizen. The
Personally Conducted Tour to California
under the direction Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, which leaves on
February 9. affords Il most excellent OPP
portunity to view the vast variety and
boundess beauty Of this marvellous land
The party will travel over the entire
route in the model Pullman train of
smoking, dining, sleeping and observa-
tion cars exhibited at the Worlds Fair,
Chicago. and subsequently at Atlanta,
Nashville and Omaha. This train will
be placed in service for the first time on
this occasion, and will be in charge of Il
Tourist Agent and Chaperon who will
look after all details Of the trip as we'll
rs the individual welfare Of members Of
the party. Stops will he made at Nam
moth Cave. New Orleans during the
Mardi Gras Carnival. FL Paso, Los An
geles, San Dcigo, Redlands, Riverside,
Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Montery, Del
Monte, Santa Cruz, Mount Hamilton,
Menlo Park, San Francisco, Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Springs. Manitou and Garden of the
Gods, Denver and Chicago. Nineteen
days will be spent in California Round
trip rate. including all necessary ex-
penses during entire trip, S400 from all
points on the Pennsylvania Railroad
System east Of Pittsburg: 1895 from
Pittsburg. For itinerary and full in
formation apply to ticket agents. Tour
ist Agent, 1896 Broadway. New York:
or address Geo w. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent. Broad Street
Station: Philadelphia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-18
Southern Dialect.

The southern dialect continues to re-
veal its quaintness. Mr.. Torrey has re.
corded this Florida dialogue:
"What time might it be?"
"Six o'clock"
Elan sakesl l didn't know it was so
sune az that"
"Soon" in this case probably meant
early. He has also put on record the
answer Of the North Carolinian who
was asked IL he had been at the Worlds
fair:
"No. l lowed for to went, but l
didn't git to &c"
/ have lately heard bit of genuine
negro English which may do to go with
these examples. A young woman of my
acquaintance was visiting at house
where colored lad was kept as o sort
of boy of all work. After she had been
there a day she overheard a conversa-
tinn between the cook and this boy:
"How do you like the company"
asked the cook
81 like her right well, " said the boy.
"Do you think she's pretty?"
"Well," said the lad, "she amt
'zackly pretty, but she'll dew we'll
'nough whar dar amt no better atp'-
Boston Transcript.