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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
5000 Boys Suits, $3.4S.

Lot of our Finest Boys Knee Pants
suits, III stylish cheviots. cashmere
ana worst eds-pcrfect In lit ana flaw
less in nuiSh--stZes 8 to ii years-sold
at s. and $j-wiu so for S3.iS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
15c. Half Hose, SIC.
Mems SIS Suits, $9.25.

y lot OF Mems Suits I'm the hand
soonest chcViot and worsted effects
stylishlN and elegantly made and
trimmed rs well as any You could
pos bly get-They sold from Sl260 To
$50 during this hour your choice
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
soc. Caps, 25c.

Boys Fine Golf cars. I'm neat ana
serViccable shades. wh5ch usually sells
at DC. VII so during This hour for
2Jc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
25c. Windsor les, 16c.

Lot OF Chldrens SILK Windsor Ties
tn "A splendid assortment # pretty pat
terms which sell everywhere at %.
Will be offered during this lour for
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
$3.50 Mems Pants, $40.

Lot of Mems Atwood Cashmere
and Cheviot Pants-in neat stripe ana
checl: patterns-worth 40. Will lie Of
fcred for Si.ia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
$3.50 Mems Pants, S2.45.

LIT of Mems Fine Dress Trousers
made OF stylish worstc,l offect>9-Ilcat
check, stripe and plaid effcCts-in beth
light and dark shadcs--soid 1T $3.50
viii so for $4.45.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-29
Boys, Suits Sc

lot OF % dozen Mems IIandkerchiers
-hemstitchcd with neat colorcd bOr-
dcrs-also plain White hcmstijchcl-
worth l5r.. Will go for Gi.c. each.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
AutoIng or Billing.

Since society has taken up the
automobile in that giddily enthu-
siastic way society enters into all
its crazes, society is now con-
cerned over what is the proper
phrase for speaking Of the func-
ton of using the machines. New
port dispatches state that socie-
ty is wondering over the teacups
as to whether it shall go "automo-
bling" "autoing" or billing" AS
the latter is suggestive of tea, per-
haps society will adopt 1t as a gen.
eric term for its latestenthusiasm.
And If it does, the vernacular will
be enriched by two Of the ugliest
words the mind Of man ever con-
ceived. What crimes are commit
ted in fashions nameI
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
RaiIroaders Bad Gnessers.

"A bunch of railroad men stand
ing outside the Hammond Build
ing were making guesses at what
the load of wire cages halted by
the driver at the curb were intend
ed for.
Some kind Of a lobster pot"
said a Hooking Valley man.
'Looks more like a bird trap"
remarked an Ohio Central agent.
"Rats,' guessed O., Fl. & D.
man.
"seems to me they're coon
catchers," hazarded a cnap from
the Northwestern.
"What are those thirgs forT
they asked in chorus of the driver
when he showed up.
"Waste paper baskets for the
parks he answered.
The railroad bunch broke up.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
Passing Of the Decsmbsr Grand jury.

The grand jury for the Decem-
Der term of court adjourned yester-
day after being in session eleven
days. During that time the jury
passed on 115 cases and out of that
number found ninty-tive true bills.
The jury wss composed OF rep
resentative men OF the Northern
district, and they have worked as
sidously from the hour they began
their labors which is evinced by
the number of cases passed on and
the number Of bills found.
In discharging the grand jury
Judge thomas paid the jurors a
merited compliment. He sal d
that he was especially gratified
with the results of their labor.
That they had shown wisdom and
discretion and sound judgment In
their office. He told them that as
long as the people had such men
to act in the capacity of grand Ju-
rors their rights would be secure
and their liberty worthy of the
name. He told them they could
go out among men with the consci-
business that they had performed
their whole duty and thatthey were
atliberty to return to their homes,
to their mothers, wives and sweet
hearts, (applause by Uncle Joe)
and that they could tell them that
they had fulfilled the glorious
privilege Of American citizenship
to the satisfaction of the highest
power in the land. = Muskogee
Times.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
TAHLEQUAH LETTER.
No Delegation yet $4, 3OO,-
900 Claim Again.

Tahlequah, l t.. Dec. 16. 1899.
The principal chief nominated
and the senate today confirmed the
nomination of Thomas F. Wagnon
as superintendent or steward Of
the insane asylum.
Chief Burlington today recon-
mended that some action be taken
with reference to the collection Of
the $4,000, 900. Trasher instantly
introduced his bill in the house
proposing to pay so cents on the
dollar for the claim and offering to
put up $4,000 forfeit that he
will pay for it within four months
after the act authorizing the sale
is approved by the president. Gov.
Troutman left for Kansas and
made no proposition. The prop
osition Of Wiley 0. Cox is now be-
fore the house. He wants 10 per
fiat for the collection and asks un-
til March 4, 1901, to fulfill his
contract. In the event of failure,
all expenses shall be paid by Cox.
As both houses sat down on these
proposals during the regular ses-
sion, is is expected that they will
again be rejected.
The chief has not named the
delegation yet and the council will
not instruct the delegates until
they see them. The slate seems
to be l.. B. Bell, Percy Wyly,
Charles Scott and David Hitcher.
The vote on confirmation is close
in the senate, but it is expected
that the delegation will be made
Monday. 1t is generally conceded
that L. B. Bell sill be one of the
lucky ones.
Now tina. Judge Springer is our
resident attorney at Washington,
it will be a useless expenditure Of
the peoples money to send large
delegation, when he can do us
as much good as a hundred del
egates. Why let out the s4, ,3OO,-
600 claim when we have already
employed Shelley, Butler & Mar
tin to collect it, and we have res
ident attorney in Washington?
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18

What is III A cure for coughs, colds,
Group, whooping cough, hoarseness, sore
throat, and all bronchial affections OF the
throat, chest and lungs. so doses for SO
cents. Money refunded if it fails to give
satisfaction; We mean DR.. Simmons
cough syrup. A. w. Foreman.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18
The Twentieth Century.

The Sun has received SO many
evidences of confused minds re-
garding the beginning of the
twentieth century that it will pre-
sent proofthat the twentieth cent
ury begins after the year 1900 is
ended, in the shape of little con-
versation:
Question-"What is a year?'
Answer-"Three hundred and
sixty-five days"
"What is a century,"
zone hundred years"
"When did the year No. end2"
december 81 of the year -
"When did the year No. 2 be-
gin?"
January 1, Of the year g."
"W hen did the year SO end?"
"December 81, A. D. SO.
"Did that complete the century,"
"No."
"When was the century COM
pleted?"
"At the close of the year follow
ing SO; or at the close of the year
1O0."
When did the second century be.
gin?"
January OF the yeal l of the
second century, that is January 1,
A. D. 101."
"When did the ninteenth centu-
ry end?"
cat the close of the ninteenth
hundredth year, or at the close of
1900.
"When does the twentieth GEN.
tury begin?'
at begins on day No. l Of the
wear No. / of the twentieth hund-
red year-that is, on January l, A.
D. 1901"
We must still see two Christ
masses before the twentieth centu-
ry dawns.-New York Sun.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18

Why DIR. Simmons cough syrup is the
cheapest. II is the only cough remedy
giving so doses for so cents. Money is
refunded il not benefited or satisfied.
Try it. Ask your druggist for a sample
bottle. A. W. Foreman.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-18

Walker. of the Prcell Register,
suggests that the Indian Territory
friends of single statehood get to-
gether and form some definite plan
Of action. That ought to be easy
enough. Walkers own hat band
covers about the whole crowd Of
Indian Territory people who are
clamoring for a union with the
"ereat American desert"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

Misses Louie and Sophie Busbee will
begin dancing school this afternoon at
4 O'Clock, in the hall over James 1.
Johnsons drug store. Those desiring
to enter will please be at the hall
promptly at o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The Book Club will meet with Misses
I,llie and Sophie Busbee Monday after
moon at O'Clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

Remember the opening of the box
sheet for the Popular Entertainment
Course Monday morning at 8 o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Walk Over Shoes For Men

Yes, it is admitted that Geo. r.
Keith's Walkover line Of Gents
fine Shoes is the strongest in
this country, and the equal of
any $500 Shoe on this market
Compare if you please? Our
city styles are especially hand
some and up-td-date, shapely,
serviceable, stylish and easy on
the foot. Keith's Shoes at
$500 $3.50 and $780, but the
Walkover line-all styles are
one price. observation-disclosures. $3.5U
Fine Footwear For Ladies
A Shoe Hint-For Winter get
Shoes that are made of Win
ter leather.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

A. b. STRONACH-Spe
w. E. JONES' Cent Sale.
DOBBIN & FERRAIIf-Furs
s. NJ. & w. j. Young-HardwarN
BOYLAN, PEARCE x co. CorSetS.
WM. MILLER Franklin Syndicate
S. & d. Berwanger~-Worth Work.
a Money.
SHERWOOD H1GGS 4 COs-Ge
Your Keys Ready.
JULIUS LEWIS HARDWARE CO.
Garland Stoves and Ranges
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
THE WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina; Fair to-day and
Monday; light variable winds,
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to o'clock D. M: Fair.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday;
Maximum temperature, 5T; minimum
temperature, 81; mean temperature, 46;
total rain fall, % inches in twenty -four
hours
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
waoa9gayvyds6 0geswo0asgayog6a,
NOVEMBER KEY AND TAG SALE
Get Your Keys Ready.

TIVE SILVER each successful key holder The second monthly
Monday
pather ina tomorrow possible
sale
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05
Extraordinary Great Values
In our Millinery Department

upe' nole
rather than what ehgth possess
headline deal when used by usmp exact
what t i to precisely what 1T tells or
worth Ladies Hats ID less than usua prices
line of shapes choicest
Paris Hats Toques and Frames at tWors the
Style
makes this the greatest offering yet exposed to
the trade kyo IN
habe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

There will be violin recithN at st.
Mary's Thursday night by Miss Potwin.
An excellent programme having been
arranged and Miss Potwin's playing be-
ing Of the highest order an evening of
the purest enjoyment is assured.
Friends of the school are cordially inVit-
ed to be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

The scat Of learning is often worn
threadbare.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

Davidsonss FARMER Hopkins Company
will give one performance at the Academy
Tomorrow night. This company carries
it's own band and orchestra. A fne
street parade will be given at ll:4o a.
M See it. Prices so, 30 and % cents.
Reserve seats ON sale at usual place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

Miss Mamrie Robbins Will sing at the
First Baptist church this morning, and
at Edenton Street Methodist church at
night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

Dr. w. f. Warren, SON of Ex-Sheriff
Warren, of Pitt, and most popular
young physician of Stokes, and Miss
Eva Flem6ng, the accomplished daughter
of Mrs. Sophia Fleming, of Pactolus,
were married in the Baptist church At
Pactolus, Wednesday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-05

Mr. Leonard b. Gruendler's mother,
Mrs. Il. B. Greundler, of this
city, is dangerously ill at Springfield,
Mass, from an operation
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
The Passing OF the "Hayseed.-

Who does not know him, with his
goatllke beard, his wIspy hair his gal.
luses" OF homely cut, his trousers
evolved by the seeming aid OF buzz
saw. his voice OF an impossible nasal
ity. his speech uncouth. his gestures
ungainly, his gTeenness amazlngt Who
has not seen him on the stage of the
vaudeville farce or outlined by the
overworked caricaturistl No one.
We are familiar with him from abb
surd hat to ludlcrous footwear. and
have been for years. Who sees him on
the streets OF northwestern cities to-
dayf No one.
In a modified form he exists In that
part Of the nation which Bostonese are
wont 10 call way down east" He
also exists To some extent in the New
England that is nearer Boston than
Maine. while from New York and New
Jersey he is not altogether absent
West OF line drawn north and south
through Chicago he Is rare-at least as
an indigenous variety.
The passing of tne "hayseed' Is de-
sirable. As the farmer becomes more
like him OF the city he and his children
will care less for the so called delights
of metropolitan life, viii recognize bis
innate and !ndestructible independence
and will be better satisfied with his lot.
MINNEAPOLIS Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
Tn. rnrm Ben, the nortaage.

The following story illustrates the
resources 0f Nebraska farm: A
farmer got discouraged because he
didn't get rich the first year and. as
there was mortgage OF 500 on his
farm, was about ready 10 jump the
whole business, but determined To
make one more effort and sowed 80
acres I'm wheat. II happened TO be
poor year for wheat and the stand
was not very good. Concluding that IL
wasn't worth harvesting he pulled up
his stakes and moseyed back 10 Mis-
souri,. leaving the farm TO night the
mortgage all by Itself. The farm was
equal TO the occasion.
The wheat ripened, fell down and de-
posted the seed In the soil again Next
spring the wheat began 10 grow Justify.
Some OF the nelghbors were honest
enough 10 write about II down TO the
fugitive In Missouri. and be got Inter
ested enough to come back and take
look. Then be stopped and harvested
his voluntary crop. He sold II for
enough to pay of the mortgage and the
rest Of his debts and had tidy little
surplus over. with which he moved his
family back and now declares there Is
no state like Nebraska. (Neb)
Iournal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
what President wn. Thi.f

One day president OF the United
States sent for me. He had been elect
ed TO that high Office, but had not yet
been installed.
Il hear" he said. that you have just
come back from Washington"
Yes"
"Dld you 20 TO the White Housei
You did? Well, please sit down and
tell me all about II. What sort OF a
house Is IL? How is II managedi How
many rooms are in III Whereabouts
does the president DO his work. And
how did you get in there-how do vis-
ltors manage To see the house while
president and his family are living In
itT
why" exclaimed. you have often
been 10 Washington. Have you never
visited the White Houser
"No." said he, II have only seen the
outside OF H. have never even seen
a president or. In fact, any great man.
am so peculiarly constituted that II |
knew the greatest man IN the world
could be seen by walking TO the corner
| would not walk there. But now
that I am about to make the White
House my home, | should very much
like TO hear all that you can tell me
about it."-Julian Ralph In Saturday
Evening Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
NUMBER 49.
Tn. k.mr.s wives.

The Kafiir Is day laborer and reck-
ons his wealth in the number OF heads
of cattle he may be able to acquire.
He works for couple OF years until
he can get IL oxen or cows. Then no
hies himself TO the Zululand on the
east or TO other countries controlled by
black men and there buys himself q
wife. Ten cows is the price OF a wire.
The eleventh IL killed for the wedding
feast. The Kafir remains few
months with his wife. then OF TO the
mines he goes to earn the price or an
other.
When he possesses half dozen
wives. the Katiir's meniai toll !s over,
and he becomes gentleman. His
wives plant the mealy tcorn) and look
after what cattle their lord and master
owns. With n kraal full OF daughters
The Kaffir must become n rich and I'M
portant person.
The daughter Of n chief costs 20
cows and the daughter OF king 90,
no matter how old or ugly. The chiefs
are severely strict In their watchful-
ness over the morals OF the Kafiirs. IL
one is found guilty OF dishonesty, he Is
fined so many oxen. The Kaftir Is
said to be better In his original state
than when contaminated with what
they call Observation-Disclosures State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
The Fate 0f Admiral BynR.

Admiral John Byng was the fourth
son OF the Earl OF Torrington and sery-
ed In the British navy, rising to be
admiral Of the red In lIiS. when he
was RI years old. In 1855 he was sent
with a badly equipped fleet to relieve
Minorca. threatened by the French
He reached Minorca after the French
had got there. His second In com
mand, Rear Admiral West. drove them
back, while Byng kept his ships out OF
action. In a day or two he sailed TO
Gibraltar. leaving Mlnorca to Its fate.
He was tried for treachery and cow
ardice, bur acquitted. The court mar
tial convicted him Of not having done
his best to relieve the island. and un-
der the application OF article II OF the
British naval code OF those days he
was condemned TO be shot The min
lsters took him as scapegoat. and he
was shot oD the quarter deck OF his
own flagship. the Monarque. In Ports
mouth harbor on March IA. lIoI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
ANCIENT ARITHMETIC.
Examples That Were Used In Esypi
5000 Years Ago.

Exam Dies Tnot were sbeu HesH'
5000 Years Ago.
Probably the oldest copy book Tor
home lessons In arithmetic was recent
" unearthed In Egypt The papyrus,
which was found In excellent condi-
ton. dates from the period about 100
Il. C.-that Is. about 100 years before
the time Of Moses, or almost 300
years ago. II proves that the Egyp-
tians had a thorough knowledge or
elementary mathematics almost to the
extent OF our own. The papyrus has
n long heading. Direction how TO at
tain the knowledge OF all dark things,
etc. Numerous examples show that
their principal operations with entire
units and fractions were made py
means OF addition and multiplication.
SubtractIons and divisions were not
known In their present form, but cor
rect results were obtained nevertheless.
Equations are also found In the pa
pyrus. Among the examples given ~
this one: Ten measures OF barley are
to be divided among ten persons IN
such a manner that each subsequent
person receives one-eighth Of a meas
ure less than the one before him. An
other example given Is: There are sew
en- men, each one has seven cats, each
cat has eaten seven mice, each mouse
has eaten seven grains Of barley, each
grain Of barley would, II cultivated,
have yielded seven measures Of barley.
How much barley has been lost In that
way?
The papyrus also contains calcula'
tions Of area, the calculation OF the
area Of a circle and It's transformation
into square. and inally calculations
Of the cubic measurements OF pyra-
mids. Philadelphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
Reflection on the judge.

In an address before the Virginia
State Bar association James =. Harri-
son OF the Danville bar told this story
Of an eminent judge In Virginia, who
sat on the bench with his feet up be-
fore him, showing his soles TO coun-
sci and audience: THE defense had
offered little negro as witness for
their client, and the commonwealth's
attorney challenged the witness as too
young TO testify. When the pickanln-
ny had been sworn on the Holy Evan
gelists, he was asked by the common
weaIths attorney what he had done.
I swared,' said he.
"And what will happen TO you now
IL you tell lleT the lawyer roared.
"'My nanny. she'll whip me-
"Ts that ally insInuated the defend
ants attorney.
"'No, sab. De debble, he'll get me-
"And then the judge took his feet
down. and leaning over the bench with
menaclng finger said, Yes, and I'll get
you. too, SIR
when quick as fash came the
boys ready reply, Boss, dats Jess
what done said New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
THE PAGES DIFFICULTY.
as Told His Troubles Right Ost ~
the Weddfng,

the Wedding.
A good story comes from Atlanta,
but the incident happened several sea-
sons ago. The occasion was a swell
church wedding. The edifce had been
eloriously decorated. The bride. sur
rounded by company OF pages, flow
er girls and maids Of honor. was slow
" passing down the aisle. while the
prospective bridegroom and his best
man and the officiating clergyman
were taking their places. The church
organ was pealing forth the sounds as
of joyous wedding bells. Fashionable
people dressed for the occasion occu'
pied the seats Of the handsome church.
II so happened that one Of the pages
had In the rush Of business prepare
tory to dressing for the occasion been
turned over 10 the care OF nurse. As
he proceeded down the main aisle OF
the church I'm company with the other
youngsters. who In white satin suits
were doing the honors OF each respec-
tive household, he suddenly espied his
mother seated In one Of the pews.
At this point the organist began
playing softly as the wedding party
passed to the altar. Then, above the
gentle strains Of music clear as a bird
could be heard the voice OF the afore.
said small boy.
Mamma, he shrilly cried, nurse
put on my panties wrong side before
and can't hardly walk!
OF course the Mortified mamma could
do nothing but blush scarlet, but lifted
a prayer that the young scion would
keep still from that time on. And he
did and received hearty kiss from
the bride at the close OF the ceremony
This Is true story and can be vouch'
ed for by those who attended the wed
ding.-Galesburg (Ga-) Mail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-05
A Text That Caught.

The following extraordinary colnci'
dence occurred at Tinwald recently: a
young preacher, who has lately mar
ried, was planned to take the morning
service. but. by a misreading OF the
plan, he mIstook his appointment FOR
an evening one. Consequently the con-
gregation gathered on the Sunday
morning waited in vain for his appear
ance. Thereupon one Of the office bear
ers OF the church present undertook
the service. Totally unaware that the
absent preacher had recently married
be electrified and amused his audience
by announcing as his text, He has
married a wife, and therefore he can
not come."-New Zealand Herald.