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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

city papers were hardly aware of it,
was in the form of a reception, followed
by cotillion.
The majority of the costumes worn
by the little maids and their escorts
were not expensive, but the variety
were wonderful. The mothers had con-
suited over each and every one so that,
If possible, there should be no two
alike. and the effect of these consulta-
tons was charming. But the costumes
added no more to the success of the
party than did the children. From the
time the doors of the elegant home were
opened TO admit the first guests until
the last one departed the children man
aged everything. To besure. the moth
ers were all there, but as an audience
only. Their part of the programme
had been finished when the little ones
entered the doorway.
The receiving party were Miss Co
lumbia. on the right, and Queen Marie
Theresa on the left. With these two
little maidens were Admiral Dewey and
Admiral Cervera. Behind them were
draped the American, Cuban and Span
ish flags, signifying the peace that now
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

costume. She was accompanied by Lit.
tie Boy Blue in blue velvet suit and
white silk sash, with sailor collar and
broad-brimmed hat.
Aurora come accompanied by Jack
Tar of the American navy. She was
dressed in a pink chiffon, accordion
plated skirt, short waist with lace in
sertion, I'D frills of lace and chiffon
over the shoulders. The sleeves were
made with puffs to the elbows OF the
silk with chiffon frills. Little gilt
stars were sprinkled over the entire
gown. AS headdress she wore a
crown surmounted with a crescent and
stars. Her escort was clad in long
white duck trousers and full white
blouse, with an anchor embroidered on
the front in gold threads and a sailor
cap.
The flower girl was accompanied by
that king of the circus. the clown. The
flower girl wore snow-white India linen
with French-embroidered founce. The
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
TAKING ASTOR DOWN.
~ Snubbed In His Intercourse
with the English.

William Waldorf Astor, the expatrated
American millionaire, who now resides in
London, is the subject of lengthy biograph.
zeal sketch in Tit-Bits, publication issued
in the British capital. Incidental to the
sketch it is related how the duchess of
Cleveland gently set him down on one occa-
sion. When his grand estate offices on the
Thames embankment were finished he gave
a magnificent banquet to number of swells.
Showing one of the staircases in the building
to, the duchess, Mr.. Astor is alleged TO have
asked:
isn't that handsome, your grace?"
Yes, it certainly is, replied the duchess.
Isn't it more so than any other staircase
you ever saww Mr.. Astor is reported to
have persisted.
At this the duchess back very naturally
got up.
EYES," she said, gently, II admire it very
much. 1t is much finer than our old stair
case at Battle abbey, which has been spoiled
these 200 or 300 years by the spurs of those
stupid old knights"
Battle abbey is probably the grandest old
place IN England and compared with Give
den, MT. Astor's country house, is like a
battleship to torpedo boat
Another story with a similar point is re-
lated in the same sketch. Mr.. Astor, it is
averred, was lost in admiration of the duke
of Westminster's lawn at Clveden when he
first saw it and, it is said, asked the gar
dener:
How do you grow turf like that?"
We'll, sir, says the gardener, rubbing his
chin and looking very innoc mt, you jest
sows yer seed and then as it rolled every
day for 100 years or SO, sir. Chicago Chron-
icle.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
LITTLE folks fancy dress party

I'M LITTLE folks fancy dress party
~ on Commonwealth avenue
"a Ia brought me to Boston. have
most certainly been well repaid for my
trip, for the little folks party was the
most pleasing event of its kind that it
has ever been my good fortune to see.
But then it occurred in Boston, and
while Boston is not supposed to be up
on society and dress. yet things are
conducted with a decorum that sur
passes any other city in America, even
New York. This is not alone true of
childEen's events, but of those for their
elders as we'll. The simple grace of a
Boston society function is very pleas
ing.
But of my children's party. 1t was a
quiet little house affair, but it at
tracted the little folks from the best
homes of the oity. The little gathering,
at which there were not over 40 chill
dren present, and which had been ar
ranged for SO quietly that even the
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

waist was made Of tiny tucks and In
sertion. The sleeves were full and
short and were finished with white rib
bon and tied with punches of forget
me-nots, with ribbon on the sleeves
A wreath of the same was worn on the
head. The clown was dressed in the
usual costume, half white and half red.
Following these were Gen. Washing.
ton, in cGntinentals; Miss Japan, in the
picturesque costume of that country;
Old Mother Hubbard, in her calico
gown; Little Pierrot, all in white; Gin
derella, in white null and white satin
slippers; the Fairy Queen, with her
crown of stars and magic wand; the
Scotch Fishwife. in black velvet skirt
with blue and white gingham apron
with large pockets, plaid kerchief
around her neck fastened low in front.
On her back she carried a basket filled
with gold and silver fish. Her head
dress was white muslin capwith long
strings.
Col. Roosevelt was popular figure,
clad in the field uniform of the rough
riders of brown canvas trousers, brown
leggings, blue shirt and campaign hat;
Martha Washington, in gown of gray
silk, trimmed with gray chiffon and
yiolets, and wearing white wig. Little
Miss Butterfly came in green and white
gauze. The Brownie dressed as Chi.
naman in flowing sand long queue
Following the reception the children
danced the german, led by the clown
Gen. Washington danced with Miss Gu
ba and Maria Theresa; Gen. Roosevelt
with Miss Cuba; Little Boy Blue with
Red Riding Hood and the Fairy Queen;
Pierrot with Miss Aurora and Cinderel.
| la; Admiral Cervera with Miss Column
bia and Miss Japan; Admira! Dewey
| with Martha Washington, and so or
through the entire party.
The favors were drums, dolls. flags
horns, slippers (of which Cinderella go'
a new one), boxes of candy and Cyrane
hearts.
After partaking Of a dainty luncheon
provided by the fond mammas the hap
ply children departed for home, and
for one was sorry that the pretty party
was over. SARAH M. DAVIDSON.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
THE WEAKER VESSEL.
Adroit Tactics of a silver Polish
Agent Who Anticipated .
Chilly Reception.

"That's another agent" said Mrs NAPLES
as she heard the bell ring. Now, I'm going
to open the door myself and give him a
freeze-out he'll remember"
She went to the door with stony look
of determination on her face, and confront
ed man carrying a satchel, and before he
had time to speak she snapped out: "Well,
what do you want?"
For the first time in his experience that
agent lost his cue. He had intended to ask
her if her eldest sister was at home, and
was ready to address her as "My dear young
lady," that being his formula for any woman
under 50, but one look into that frozen coun-
tenance made him forget his own name. He
cast his eyes on the doormat, and they took
in gray and black tabby reposing there.
He was saved.
Beautiful cat!" he murmured, STOPPING
to caress it. Marked like tiger. Never
saw one just like it,"
"You did not call to see the cat, did you! p
asked Mrs. W in petrifed voice.
MY dear lady, | did not know that you
had cat, much less such magnificent
feline specimen as that May ask its age?''
Mrs: W gave the first sign of a thaw
IT think Marc. is three years old now; he
was kitten when he came to u.s."
"Oh, have you his pedigree?"
"No, indeed, he is only an ordinary cat
We love him for his gentleness and because
we raised him."
"Noble creature! Beautiful cat! Excuse
me, but you have treasure there, and he
should have a historic pedigree" and he
smoothed down the old doorstep loafer and
said he reminded him of his home far away
in Maine.
Then he sold Mrs. NAPLES four bottles Of .
new kind Of silver polish, and asked her per
mission to call some day with kodak t.
take picture of the beautiful cat, and she
has been heard to say that the freezing -ou1
process was dead failure. Chicago Times
| Herald.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
TWO GRATEFUL WOMEN
Restored to Health by Lydia q.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
"Can Do MY Own Work. =
Mrs. PATRICK DANEHY,
West Winsted, Conn, writes:

Mrs. PATRICK DANEHY,
West Winsted, Conn, writes:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-It is with
pleasure that l write to you of the
benefit have derived from using your
wonderful Vegetable Compound. Twas
very ill, suffered with female weak
ness and displacement OF the womb.
'Icouldnotsleepat night, had towalk
the floor, l suffered SO with pain in my
side and small of my back. Was trou-
bled with bloating, and at times would
faint away; had terrible pain in my
heart, bad taste in my mouth all the
time and would vomit; butnow, thanks
to Mrs. Pinkham and her Vegetable
Compound, I feel well and sleep well,
can do my work without feeling tired;
do not bloat or have any trouble
whatever.
II sincerely thank you for the good
advice you gave me and for what your
medicine has done for me-"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
GeOrgie's Raise.

There are several children in the family,
and they were talking of their garden.
Il am going to plant the seeds Uncle
John gave me, said one, "and raise the
most beautiful flowers"
II am going to raise pinks and violets, I"
said another.
And Pm going to raise tube rsses," said
the third
But the little boy said nothing.
He had no seeds to plant.
And presently his mother noticed that
he took no part in the chatter, and her
heart smote her.
"And what is George going to raise%'
she asked.
Perhaps Georges lip trembed, but his
voice didn't.
"O," he said. stoutly, IT guess l can
raise worm or two."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
To Hang the Pictures.

Often in hanging pictures the great
est difficulty is experienced in getting
the screw to fasten securely into the
plaster. Here is simple remedy which
many professional picture hangers fol-
low in the coarse of days work: The
hole made by the screw is enlarged and
the edges of the plaster are thoroughly
moistened with water. Then the space
is filled with plaster of paris and the
screw pressed into the soft plaster.
When the plaster becomes hardened
the screw will be found to hold very
firmly.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
rhree Intere.t,n. pauper..

The Chester county almshouse gives
shelter to three interesting characters
viz, man who rs years ago was
worth $500 900, but largely by reason of
his generous nature lost II all; Sallie
Ebert. one Of the last of the Lenape
tribe of Indians that were numerous in
Chester county years ago, and Rebecca
Thomas (colored), said to be 1O3 years
old, and who says she remembers see.
ing the town of Havre de Grace. Nd.
burned by the British as she stood on
the porch of her masters house.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

exists between this country, Spain and
Cuba. Miss Columbia wore skirt of
red and white silk entrail, and blouse
of blue silk with white stars. On her
head was the regulation liberty cap,
and instead of flowers she carried an
American flag.
Queen Marie Teresa was gowned in
red and yellow silk. with three large
yellow sleeves encircled at the wrist
with three frills of red chiffon. The
blouse was made with round yoke
and v shape of black velvet embroidered
In yellow down the front to the waist
line. where it is fastened with a girdle
OF black velvet embroidered in yellow.
Admiral Dewey and Admiral Cervera
wore the regulation full-dress uniform
of the American and Spanish navies.
The Spanish admiral found room on
his uniform for much more elaborate
display of gold lace than did Admiral
Dewey. but that was a compensation
for impersonating more unpopular
character.
The first guest to arrive was little
Miss Cuba in gown of white lawn
with full skirt and short waist and
carrying a bunch of lilies. signifying
the peace that had come to her war
ravaged home. With her came Gen.
Rivera. the hero just returned from a
Spanish prison, dressed in the field uni
form of Cuban general.
In the next carriage came Little Red
Riding Hood. with her red cashmere
dress and white null apron, carrying
a basket of sweets on her arm. which
she dispensed with becoming grace
She wore also the red heed and cape
which go TO complete the historical
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
Germany and Asia Minor.

It is inevitable that Asia Minor shall even
tually pass from the possession of Moham-
mechanism, and whether Germany accom-
plishes the task or not, the Sultan must yield
to Christian nation. 1t is just as inevitable
that diseases of the digestive organs must
yield to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
disorders of this kind are usually called dys-
Bitterss are equally good for ali such COM M
plants, regardless of the name.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
"Cannot Praise 1t Enough.
Miss GERTIE DUNKIN,

Miss GERTIE DUNKIN,
Franklin, Neb., writes:
:" I suffered for some time with pain
full and irregular menstruation, falling
Of the womb and pain in the back. I
tried physicians, but found no relief.
"Iwas at last persuaded to try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and cannot praise it enough for what
it has done for me. I feel like q new
person, and would not part with your
medicine. I have recommended it to
several of my friends"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

'I was afflicted with Eczema more than
twenty years. One box Of Tetterine cured
me."-Rev. A. G. Turner, Lakeland, Fla. Soc.
at druggists, or by mail for cash or stamps.
j. 7. Shuptrine, manfr., Savannah, Ga.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

'Lemme get out" said the thin man who
had been looking out of the window
What's the matter?" Here comes that
friend who is always telling me how I'll un.
dermine my health if keep on worrying
He scares me worse than the grip. Wash
ington Star.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

Tastes.-Moth-T overheard some caller,
saying this room is furnished in execrable
taste" Other Moth-'Why. the idea.
never ate more palatable upholstery in my
hfe!'-Detroit Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

Mrs. Foleigh-"Oh, John, the paper is Of.
fering prize for description of model
husband Mr.. Foleigh-"Y on want to take
try at it," Eyes, please" "All right.
Just get the pen, ink and paper, and I'll die.
tate to you."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

They had been keeping company" for
eight years, and when he finally proposed
and was accepted in the ardor OF his en-
thusiasm he exclaimed: Darling, you are
worth your weight in gold!" With almost
cruel facetiousness she replied: "That is
saying good deal, for it was an awful long
wait. Richmond Dispatch.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
Feminine Si.terIines..

"What made you lose your place in the
line!"
Because I wasn't going to lie kissed by
the lieutenant right after he had smacked
that odious, peppermint chewing Bagley
girl!"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

He called me lobster" said the man
with the short hair and the hard face
What did you do?' said the man with the
cigarette fingers. 81 made him crawfish. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

Peaceable Red Men.-"Are the Indians
Near your ranch troublesome?" Nav.
They amt got nuthin' we want"
land Plain Dealer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

Richard-"Wonder if we can get drink
at this place." WiIliam-"Do 1T know. We
can find out by going in, suppose" Rich
arG-"Thanks; don't care if do."-Larks.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

She-"You played poker again last night"
He (who lost all he had )-"No, my dear; l
was merely an onlooker at the game
Philadelphia North American.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

-"They say / have my mothers
mouth and nose" Hannah-"Well, your
mother was lucky to get rid Of EN-
Yonkers Statesman.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

after all, in spite of what they say of the
pace of this age killing, lots of millionaires
seem to live to good old age" Eyes, it's
their agents that do the dying" Town
Tonnes.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

Well, anyhow, the man at the foot of the
ladder doesn't have to worry about falling
off.--L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

!. If you lend your money you may lose your
friend-but he is generally cheap at the
price-Town Topics.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

We may listen, but we generally thinh
less of man after he tells some family sc.
Washington Qa.) Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

How natural it is for most of us to think
that other folks are ars.-Washingtor (Ia.)
Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

I believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.--Mrs. Allie
Douglas, Leroy, Mich, Oct. 20, "a.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11

Hereafter we shall be able to show our
teeth without having Europe act as if We
had just cut them.-Town Topics.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-11
The only Native.

OF horned cattle only the buffalo b
o native OF America.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10
A DAMNABLE OUTRAGE,

The sentence OF the cour-martial
which tried the fnnl-mouthed black
guard, Rrigadier-G General Charles p.
Eagan, was dismissal from the army.
But President Mckinley has seen fit
to commute that sentence to six
years. suspension from duty; which
covers the remainder Of the time prior
t" General Eagan'g retirement in Jan.
uary. 1905.
This action on the part Of McKin-
ley is simply shameful. II is an ont
rage upon Justice. Had 81 poor devil
Of a private used the language to any
army officer that EagaD used to Miles,
he would now be serving q term in
A lcatraz nr some other United States
prison, and wonld in addition be de
prived OF his rights Of cit zenship.
The sentence OF suspension dies
not de- rive Eagan Of any part Of his
pay, but rs the sentence reads @with-
ouI rank and duty" he loses only his
allowance, which includes commute
ton Of quarters, rations and fuel and
his horse allowances.
So that, while Brigadier General
Eagan will have no duties to perform
for the next Elk ears. the people of
these United States will still be DAY.
ing him s55l % per year, the salary he
received before he was court ma r tial-
ed. And, after January, 1875. he will
be an honored pensioner on the re-
tired list of the United States army,
the recipient of s4.125 per annum, the
retired pay Of Brigadier- 6 General.
That interference by McKint icy with
the decision of the conrt-martial is
such damnable outrage on honest
and worthy army officers that lam
Ruage fails t" express how damnable
it is.
Algerian will yet give the DEATH
blow to Mckinley if he Dies not free
himself from it's snaky Sacra-
mento Bee.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10

a great commotion seems to have
taken place among railway circles
owing to the contemplated through
car service between the Pacific Coast
and Chicago which is operating one
day each week. This is not new de-
parture 10y any means, Gs the Den YER
d. Rio Crande Railroad Company and
its connections have been operating a
through car service between the Pa
citic and Atlantic coast via. Salt Lake
Pueblo, Denver, Kansas City and
Chicago for years, and three days
each, week. viz. every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are of
the latest Pullman design, and are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout. a Pullman porter is as
signed to each car. These care are
also under the personal supervision
OF Special Excursion agent
whose duty it is to see that passen-
gers are gwen every comfort and at.
tentiur. For further info,rlation. an
ply to any agent. or B. F. Nevlns,
General Agent. ar to Ii Nj. Cushing
Travelling Passenger Agent, D. & R.
G. II. r., SO West Bird South st. Sal
Lake City, Utah.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10
FILE YOUR BILLS,

BY order OF the Board of County
Commissioners, all bills against the
County to be acted upon by the
Board, must be filed on or before the
Saturday Immediately preceding the
Monday upon which the Board meets,
otherwise tho bills will not be acted
upon until the next meeting OF the
Board.
Attest: A. G.. DAwLEY
County Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10

A Gard from tho University.

The Independent Association will
issue the first University of Nevada
Annual aboht March 10Th to be call
ed tue Artemisia, the botanical name
Tor sagebrush. 1t will be 125-page
l0OO-copy edition, and will contsin
half-tone cuts Of the faculty, gradu-
ating classes, building, interior views,
besides all the societies and organiza.
lions, including the military and ath.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10

Silver State:-The horse killing
business has commenced near Mill
City. Parties have been killing
horses in that vicinity recently and
shipping the hides. They are evil,
IDENTIFY losing no time in getting in
What work they can before the pas.
sage OF assembly bill. No. 80, now
pending in the present legislature,
which repeats the act authorizing the
destruction Of vii unbranded horses
running at large on government
range lands. ..' t....
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10
NOTICE..

BY order Of the Board of County
Commissioners of EIko County, State
OF Nevada. made this 9Th day of
February. 1929, notice is hereby
given that all persons " ho are cbarg.
ee upon the county must come to the
County Hospital, or all claims for
their support will be disallowed by
said Board except III cases Of extreme
emeI gency.
Attest: A. G. DAwLEY,
County Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10

ietlc teams Of the University, making
In all over 40 pages of half tones and
to pages OF reading matter. The
workmanship and material will be
the best to be had on The coast. It
will make a superb souvenir, as vol
as an excellent advertising medium
subscriptions solicited. Apply to
Thomas j. Lawrence. business man.
ager' Reno, Nevada, for terms of ad.
vertising.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,
as mercury will surel. destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
Can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo o, contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken inter-
nally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, BY
F. j. Cheney G. Co. Testimonials
free.
SOLD by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10

Boston is going in for municipal
economy with a vengeance. or the
city's 10000 employees one.half will
be subject to sweeping cut down in
salaries, from tho Mayor down.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-10

Pattersons scalp bill has passed the
Assembly. il You don't like it, send
your objections to Senator Hardes,y