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A New Parrot Story.

A maiden lady in a certain town in
Cornwall owned parrot which, some
how, acquired the disagreeable habit of
observing at frequent intervals: Il wish
the old lady would die" This annoyed
the birds owner, who spoke to her
curate about it. 3! think we can rec
tify the matter replied the good man.
Il also have a parrort, and he is a
righteous bird, having been brought up
in the way he should go. I will lend
you my parrot, and 1 trust his influence
will reform that depraved bird of
yours The curate's parrot was placed
in the same room with the wicked one,
and as soon as the two had become ac-
customed to each other the bad bird re-
marked: L wish the old lady would
die" Whereupon the clergyman's bird
rolled up his eyes and in solemn ac-
cents added: 1--WE beseech thee to hear
US, good Lordl'' The story got out in
the parish and for several Sundays it
was necessary to omit the Litany at
the church services.-Household Words.
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CURTIS & CO.'S MARKET, 1903 K Street.

have passed away. 1t may take years,
but against truth and freedom nothing
can long prevail.
We Syrians are an industrious. law
abiding people. We are not beggars,
either of private organizations, citi-
Zens, or of the municipality. During
the so-called famine of 1893 no Syrian
applied for help to the Charity COM
mission, although some of almost every
other nationality represented in New
York were forced to fall back upon the
State for succor. Our wealth here in
this city represents no less than 500 per
capita, and while there are none of us
that are millionaires as yet, l assure
you that we are in as good a condition
morally, intellectually and financially
as any foreign born people within your
boundaries. Ninety per cent. of us
know how to read and write. and %
per cent. have al good education in Eng
lish and other foreign languages. as
well as in our native tongue. This
being so, and as we are in every way
eligible to citizenship and an honor to
American institutions, there should be
every inducement offered to Syrians to
become citizens.
And there is that inducement. ex-
tended to them, heartily, too, by the
glorious American people 1t is only
the intrigues and Vaccinations Of the
Turkish Government in this country
that obstruct the way to citizenship
for the Sultan's subjects There is an
Arabic periodical in this city and an
other in Philadelphia, which are avow-
edly in the hire and pay of the Turk
ish Government, which receives subsidy
for the work of obstruction in the inter-
est of the Sultan.
Such, sir, 1 assure you in all faith,
is the sort of doctrine spread abroad
here in America among Syrians who
would become American citizens by the
Turkish emissaries themselves. Is it
not deplorable? Americans do not un-
derstand the range and depth of these
influences constantly at work against
their own noble Institutions 1t is also
part of the duty of "Al-Islah" (Tbe Re-
form) to make that clear to those in
power, who should be cognizant of every
feature of political life on these Shores
New York Herald.
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THE FIGHT AT ILOILO.
An English Girl Fastened In her
u.rsa and the House Burned.

SAN FRANCISCO, April a SloiA
CORRESPONDENT of the Associated Press
with the American troops in the Phlhp-
nine Islands. sends by the steamer Mp
NON Maru the following notes from the
field:
The enga cement which resulted IN
the cant1lre of Iloilo' was begun by the
insurgents firing on the Petrol Inc
Boston and Petrol replied with shells,
which soon laid the place in ruins. Inc
insurgents then retired, after burning
the town. Most of the white people
were out on the transports When the
confederation started. One instance is
known where this was not the case,
and it was one calculated TO steady the
aim of every soldier in Iloilo. The in
surgents captured an English girl, and,
locking her up in her house, burned IL
down over her head. She managed to
escape. but died shortly afterward OF
her injuries Iloilo now presents a sad
spectacle of desolation. All that is left
of the once beautiful city are few
buildings along the water front. AL
ready, however, matters are becoming
settled A Postoffice has been estab-
lished also Courthouse, and all the
necessary offices for tranSacting the
business of the State.
The Americans have captured bat
terry of seven guns from the insurgents
and brought their prizes into the city.
The losses of the insurgents on this
island are not known. as they removed
their dead and wounded from the field.
The men from Colorado and South
Dakota, on the east line near Manila,
had little excitement. and exchanged
few visiting cards with the insurgents
at noon on the 23d of February
Companies H and M of the First Col
orado, under personal direction of Colo
mel Mccoy and Major Anderson, poured
volley after volley into the insurgents.
The two companies of South Dakota
men, on the extreme right of the regi-
ment. sent a few volleys into the ranks
of the enemy, with telling effect.
In almost every recent engagement
splendid work has been done by the
Utah battery.
Firing was resumed along the north
line on the evening of February 24th
The Twentieth Kansas and the First
Montana, the Sixth Infantry and Utah
batteries had a lively exchange with
the insurgents, who were finally forced
to retreat behind their trenches. There
were no losses on the American side.
Major Metcslf of the Twentieth Kansas
had bullet pass through the lobe of
his ear. An unsuccessful attempt was
made on February 9th to lead the
Pennsylvania regiment into an ambush
at De Lomola- The Keystone State
boys We're wary however, and instead
of failing into the trap drove the rebels
back with heavy loss. On the same day
the Fourth Cavalry turned over ia
prisoners to the Provost Marshal
1t is known that Springfield rifle
shells collected on the battlefelds have
been refilled at the Malolos arsenal. The
powder used by the insurgents is of a
very inferior quality. Mauser ammuni-
ton is becoming very scarce among the
| rebels.
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Style in Writing.

Herbert Spencer points out in his
work on Education that in all ages
adornment has been more highly es-
teemed than utility. The savage is
more ANXIOUS to have feathers and paint
than a blanket to protect him from the
cold. For the same reason the, ordinary
elocutionist uses too many gestures
and the ordinary writer too much elab-
Grafton. The editor of a well-known
college journal announces that his pa
per is "the recipient of a subscription
from Mrs. L. He would naturally have
said, received a subscription but he
was anxious to write ''fine English"
The writer's object was not to say that
his paper was journal or a recipient
or anything else, but to tell his readers
that he had received a subscription.
Neither long words nor "glittering gen.
eralities" can take the place of thought
appropriately expressed. The purpose
of writing is not to convey words, but
thoughts. Over-worded writing is like
over-colored painting. Whatever is
worth saying is worth saying briefly.
Grace is the quality of style which
makes it pleasing. Many compositions
are read chiefly on account of the beau
ties of their style. Addison's Vision Of
Mira" and "Sir Roger de Coverley,"
and Irving's Westminster Abbey and
Sorrow for the Dead" are among the
best models of grace in the language.
The two shorter essays should be mem
orized, so that they may make a lasting
impression on the mind The student
of style must learn to admire the beau
tiful in composition in order that the
taste, thus cultivated, may influence his
own writing. This does not mean that
one should try to write exactly as Ad-
olson or Irving wrote. The tendency to
mere copying can be avoided by using
several models, by regular practice in
writing, and by constantly watching
for defects to be avoided. Blair, in his
work on rhetoric makes a critical
analysis of one of Addisons best known
essays. A similar analysis, showing
that Addison's writing is by no means
perfect, may be found in Richard Grant
Whites words and Their Uses. >
President T. j, Allen, in Self Culture.
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sYR1ANs IN NEW YORK.
How They Are Menaced by the
Turkish Government

A new weekly periodical has made it's
| appearance in the Syrian quarter OF
New York. 1t is called "Al-Islah.' or
THE Reform is devoted to politics.
history and ethics and is the long her
aided organ of the anti-Turkish party
in America. It's editor is Shibli N. Da-
mus, a graduate of the American Col
lege at Beyrout, Syria, his native coun-
try, an active agitator in Turkish re-
forms and bitter opponent of the Sui
| tan's influence in America, which, he
claims, is more Widespread THAN Ameri-
cans have any knowledge of.
The leading editorial begins: "In the
name of God and liberty and the pa
per abounds in fiery sentiments. its
founder being an American citizen and
anxious to encourage others Of his
compatriots to become citizens as We'll.
The shibboleth is from a poem of the
great Syrian bard, Elias Saleh-
Thou art free, 0 mani
Thou shouldst know that thou are free
1t is a simple axiom
The first page contains an excellent
portrait of President Mckinley, with a
patriotic ode of Oriental flavor which
appeals strongly to the Syrian mind.
No less than 5000 Syrian residents of
New York and vicinity have lent their
support to the anti-Turkish movement
backing Mr.. Damus in his enterprise
The editor was seen in his anctum nv
the interviewer and spoke at length
with regard to his enterprise He is a
typical son of the Lebanon Mountain
district, lmpetuous in debate, enthu-
slastic In his cause. One instantly sees
how it is possible for one of his talents
n nd or-r1rae L.
with his people.
You will be surprised to know" said
Mr. Damus, that probably not more
than per cent. of the Syrians in this
country-and they number no less than
llO,OOO-are American citizens. This
is deplorable, but to us who know tbs
active agency of the Sultan's Govern
ment in this country it is notb;na
strange. The Turkish Government
never allows a subject to get away
from under the Star and Crescent ie
human ingenuity can devise plans to
hold him there
Into every foreign country the svr;-
an may go there will he find active
agents of the Sultan, who will seek him
out and by every means persuade the
man from becoming a citizen of the
country of his adoption. 1t is so in
France, in England, and actively so here
in America 1t is this great influence.
which is radically against American
principles and which is SO subtle that
American political economists them
selves have little idea of its extent and
power, that "Al-Islah'' and its corps Of
American citizen Syrians are bending
every energy to eradicate. We shall.
pursue this course till every trace of
Turkish influence in our midst shall
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PATRIARCHs MILITANT.
Canton Sacramento Attends st
Paul's Church,

The attendance at st. Paul's Church
last evening overfiowed to the steps
Every available foot of space was oc-
cupied, and many were unable to find
accommodation. Sacramento Canton,
Patrlarchs Militant, 1. o. o. F., attend
ed the service in a body.
The music was excellent, and was
thoroughly appreciated by the large
congregation. The Singing of Birds, y
by the st. PauPs quartet, the. "Te
Deum' chorus and Mr.. Beardslee's
rendition of Handlers aria from 1.-The
Messiah THE Trumpet Shall Sound,
and the Dead Shall Be Raised Incor-
ruptible," We're particularly we'll done.
The rector, Rev. c. L. Mel, took for
his theme 1.-The Resurrection" He
spoke strong words to his hearers.
teaching that as. Christ arose from the
dead, He still lives, still makes His
presence known among men. and is still
approachable through the medium of
prayer. DR.. Mel held his audience by
the spell of his oratory until the last
sentence was spoken
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A Fleet of Miniature War Ships.

Some years ago George B. Moody of
| Bangor began to be interested in
things of the sea- He now owns a fleet of
wooden ships such as probably does not
| exist elsewhere in the world. These war
vessels are built upon the proper prin-
ciples of naval science. They are about
five feet in length on an average, the
| battleships being shorter
Away up in the garnet of fine old
| fashioned home the boy has spent days
upon days of combining labor. First he
draws the plans of the ship, designing
each frame and timber, and finally
drawing a working schedule of her
parts. This he prints photographically
in blue, as the regular architects do,
and hangs it on the wall of his shop.
Then comes the putting together of the
craft. Timbers are cut from small
sticks of pine and spruce, with cedar
for the thinner parts, and the hull is
gradually nodded into form on lines
that would satisfy the taste. of the
most particular constructor in Uncle
Sans corps. At first the ships would
not sit trim in the water. Small waves
would keel them over ANONYMOUSLY.
Notifications were necessary, and were
made after careful study with models
towed astern of rowed boats in the
Penobscot River
All of his ships are fitted with water
tight compartments-actu tight
thew are. too. and with decks and inte-
rior fittings. The gums are of brass,
and can be fired though, of course, they
are Misunderstanding. There are anchors
fit to hold the craft in the heaviest blow,
revolving turrets, metal gun shields,
eompasses. windlasses, ammunition
hoists and tackle for working the prac-
teal cranes, with which tiny and cor
rectly designed steam launches are
taken inboard from the side.
The cruisers are lightly built, without
armor, but the battleships are armored
with block tin. carefully fitted and proof
against the attacks of small shot. There
are fighting tops fitted with tiny ma
chine guns. coming towers, flying
bridges and everything else to be seen
on the proper warship, all built Sc
curely and with a view to actual use.
Every ship of the fleet has been in
deep water and in heavy seas Not one
is accepted by Admiral Moody until 1T
has had its trial in the rough waters of
Penobscot Bay, towed aStern of a row.
boat for one hour without pause. The
craft are seaworthy to the last degreee.
No wave can upset them, though it
sweep from stem to stern and smash
their fragile fittings. The Bangor was
out in a heavy blow off Islesborough
last summer and she carried away her
flying bridge and starboard searchlight,
besides filling her forward compartment
with water. but she came ashore safely.
--Harper's Round Table.
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At the Clunie Opera-house next
Thursday evening the comedy-drama
entitled 1.-The Pay Train" will be pre-
scented. It is represented to be real
istic scenic production, full OF human
interest and clean, wholesome hunor.
There are throughout songs, dances
and speciality acts, novel and new.
Many fine mechanical and electrical Ell
fects are introduced. The scenery is all
special, and said to be exceptionally
good One of the sensational scenes is
that of a train wreck upon an
inclined railway, including a boiler
explosion. The piece is by Florence
Bindley. Miss Ollie Halford is the
leading woman in the cast, who
is said to be exceeding clever IN
male DISCUSSES. Miss Vivian Rossiter,
ait one time an understudy with the
Bostonians, is the principal vocalist
The specialists are Chester De Mond
and Herbert Denton, along with several
of the others of the cast.
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COUNTY EDUCATORS.
They Fix the Time for Teachers
and Pupils Examinations.

: The County Board of Education met
in special session Saturday, all the
members being present.
The date of examination of pupils in
the country schools for graduation was
set for July 9th, 9th and 7th
The date for examination of appli-
cants for teachers certificates was fixed
to commence on June Goth.
The board granted grammar grade
certificates as follows: Rose M Zeile,
on San Francisco Normal School
diploma; Miss Mollie Brown, on life
diploma; Miss Gertrude Lanken, re-
newal
Miss M. M. Leimbach was granted a
recommendation for a Normal docu-
ment, and Mrs. Lucetta S. Pedlar a
recommendation for life diploma.
The Secretary read a long list of
certificates that will expire during the
year 1899.
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RO!1AL ss';;ss
" ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome

with the bright flowers of spring, in
marked contrast with the somber habll-
iments characteristic of the Lenten
season.
Seats We're at premium in those
churches where the musical features
were the more elaborate, both IN the
morning and evening. The perfect
weather robbed the stay-at-homes OF
their standing excuse for remaining
away and many men who rarely dark
en- the doors of a sacred edifice yielded
on this occasion to the persuasive ap-
peals of wife, daughter of sWeetheart
and went to hear the Savior glorlned
in sermon and song.
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Fancy Weave Plaids.

Plaids never grow old. In
their variations from season to
season they always find favor.
These we quote are the latest,
large p1aided styles, AZ inches
wide, in fancy weave cheviot,
soft camel hair and boucle ef-
fects, in shadings of green,
bluette, gray, modes, violet and
tan. Quite the correct thing
for a swell separate summer
skirt. Priced $1.OO and $125
yard.
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upon Innings.

Jupon Innings, firm summer
weight, black moire ground,
contrasted with stripes, figures
and floral effects in all the new
shades; fuchsia, dahlia, blues,
etc., etc.; twenty-five different
patterns to select from; SO
inches wide, and regular zoe
quality. Our price, 121ac yard.
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GOOD Innings.

Never let the slight difference
in price between what you
know to be genuinely satisfac-
tory Innings and their imita-
lions, be of sufficient tempta-
ton to influence you to buy the
cheaper. If you do the results
will be the dire disasters of
splitting, cracking, tearing and
stretching out of shape. We
quote some of the new skirt
Innings and carry every thing
that is good in waist Innings.
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Black Mohair SoleiI.

And we will add another
granite cloths-making two of
the strongest lines of popular
wool dress fabrics of the sea-
son. They're 46 inches wide, of
a rich silk finish, in bayadere
or transverse stripes, medium
and small figures, also mat1asse
patterns. Either will make
most stylish, dressy and durable
costumes. Price, $1.OO and
$1.25 per yard.
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French Wool Serge.

Another superb value in new
spring goods will be found in
this item at 75c the yard. This
is a favored price, being just
great enough to insure worthy
fabrics and small enough to be
in easy reach Of the carefully
financial purse. These serges
are most dependable and
stylish, As inches wide and
twelve choice spring shades to
choose from at 75c the yard.
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Coating Serges.

For style and durability this
two-toned fabric will prove
economical buying. Six new
color combinations are at your
command for a choice; they're
excellent in finish and excellent
for wear. Particularly adapted
to the making of a handsome
jacket or tailor made suit. The
width full As inches and most
moderately priced at $1.OO the
ward
The record-union., 1899-04-03

The Rev. Mr.. Dawson. had an awk-
ward experience of bush life the other
Sunday. During divine service at Run
nymede, Victoria, voice in solemn
tones pealed forth: do not move, Mr..
Davidson; there's a snake at your ell
bow The minister glanced around
and shuddered, for quite close was a
large tiger snake, quietly coiled up. One
of the congregation seized a walking
stick, and after some confusion among
those present succeeded in dispatching
the reptile.-Mclbourne Australasiaa.
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This is a most reliable sum-
mer weight lining, and very at
tractive as well, in it's very
elaborate striped novelty pat
terms, in the favored coIors for
the new season, and being of a
liberal width is economical in
price at zoe yard.
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Spoke to the Convicts.

Mrs. Darlington Booth of the Volun-
teers of America spent yesterday at
the Folsom Prison. where she addressed
the convicts in her kindly, effective
manner. Mrs. Booth is devoting much
of her time to prison work, and is cred
tied with doing a vast deal of good.
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Violating the Saloon Ordinance.

Sergeant Dolan and Officer Wilson
last night arrested P. Gabrielle, who
conducts the Garibaldi saloon on L
street. between Front and Second, for
keeping his place open after midnight
without having an all-night license.
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COtilliOn SOyeux.

A firm and durable lining,
black twilled ground, silk eff
feet, embe11ished and contrasted
with neat and pretty floral and
leaf effects in natural colorings;
decidedly novel, and priced at
zoe per yard.
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Pompadour Innings.

Pompadour lining, 80 inches
wide, of firm texture, summer
weight, solid shades, MORE I'm
ish and black stripes, are at
tractive and dependable skirt
Innings. Price, zoe yard.
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The Late Kuute Moe.

The funeral Of the late Knute Moe
took place yesterday afternoon from
Odd Fellows Hall, under the auspices
of Industrial Lodge, l. o. o. F., and
was largely attended by friends and ac-
quaintances The remains were in
tered in Odd Fellows plat, City Gene
fnr
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Musical Egotis,n

A musician died, and his sleeping soul
waited at the gate
Then said the angel: HAS this ma n
sinned?'
Yes answered the voices of the
neighbors; he has played his own
works all day.
What shall be his punishment ?"
asked the angel.
Let him hear. those works forever"
cried the voices
30 the soul was awakened in hell by
the chanting of its own music
Inis must be heaven it said
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EASTER SUNDAY.
1t Was Unusually Well Observed
in This CITY.

Easter Sunday was probably never
SO generally observed in this city as on
yesterday Nearly all the churches
held services appropriate to the day.
especial attention being given to the
music. In many the affairs and pulpits
were freely but tastefully decorated
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The man who is superior to his cloth
ing usually wears mighty poor clothes.
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Manager Ficks has closed CONTRACT
for one evening of readings ana a Zee
ture by Ian Maclaren, the eminent SCOT
fish author and divine
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The box office of the Clune opera
house opens this morning for the SAFE
of seats both for the Arion Concer'
Company and the PAY Train drama
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All lambs wool sweaters at cost to
reduce stock. W. H. Eckhardt, COO *
street.
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The most certain sign of grea tness is
the absence of envy.-La Rochefoucald.
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SALT LAKE
POTATOES.

We can't say enough in praise
of them, but ask you to only
come and see. For size, meali-
ness and flavor, in short, for
everything that constitutes a
good potato, they cannot be
equaled. No where else in
town can you get them. Here
only.