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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
fiTT's atrocious" said Dorothy Van

fkRT'S atrocious!' said Dorothy Van
Il Tuyl, flushing.
81 saa Its unDaIdonable!" said her
mother Jelly.
lt's-aNy-rather bad form." com
nlented Reginald Wilson Smith,
s1rugging his shoulders and medita-
lively sHoking his blond mustachc.
Its no such thingl" said Dorothy's
brother Dick holly.
Dick, how dare YOU" cried Dorothy,
Hinging Reggie's armful of American
Beauties Indignantly on the hotel table.
q And on Christmas day, tool" Dorothy
added nournfuly.
Rot If Jack Hills wants to eat in
this hotel, he has IL perfect right to do
so. hasn't hc?" said Dick
EBut, Richard. think of poor Doro-
thy's feelings.' cried her mother.
TX es. think OF my feelings said Dor
othy. With n suspicion Of Il tear in her
Voice. Especially When every one
Knows
Knows what" said Dick heartIessly.
Dorothy swallowed hard. "rhat Ia
that Mr. Hillls and must always meet
as strangers now" She said tragicaIly.
Rot. reiterated Dick when you
snre engaged 10 i man for seven months
md tflen fight with him simply because
he objects to. your wearing three dead
birds ON your bonnet. you ought 10 be
ready to face the music"
That wns just like Dick, thought Dor
eotiiy. He naver could understand 1t
was not so much the quarrel Itself as
the fact that the man who intended
TO marry her could be rude and say
brutal things to her and not seem at ali
serry. In fact, for three nights he he'd
taken Marion Gardiner to the opera.
Yes, it was quite impossible for them
rysr to speak again.
Dorothy inwardiy gloried in the racy
that on her new Christmas hat SHIN
itlere;i no less than Two bright wings
end q pigeons breast. That would be a
most obvious sign that She vas still
lsolding out And IL vas nice, too, 10
K I;nyei reggie ticking Christmas lunch
With her Reggie was not cverythine
he hcnl't could desire, bur he was 4
! gentleman. and he would never 60
strEsitng into a hotel af.es lady at such
s. fjines
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
n New pInuct.

The astronomer in charge of the OBJ
servatory at Arequipa, Peru. announces
that he has succeeded in obtaining four
photographs Of the recently discovered
planet Eros. This tiny orb--a Veritable
toy world, il might lie called--is only
about nine miioz IN diameter. One rea:'
son for tho interest attaching TO it is
that 1t Is the nearest to the earth and
nearest likewise 10 the sun of all the
minor planets. In 1894 1t was only 49,.
OOO, 900 miles away from us. q mere trife
of distance from an astronomical point
of view. and this month 1t approaches
within 100000 miles
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

in the wood, the result of n splitting in
the stem of the tree caused. by winter
storms. it is not so useful to me- You
can tell the hemlock by its fat, blunt
needles. arranged in rows on each side
of n woody STEM
What are these trees. father, with
the feather branchlets?" chrped the
nquisitive Claus. See, the stems are
covered with short needles with sharp
tips. growing singly instead of in clus-
tiers as on the pines. The needle: flare
out from all sides of the stem instead
OF making a fiat surface as on the hem
lock-"
Those are spruces. my boy" replied
his father. and they mako some of my
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

and then some we'll gloved man or
some we'll gowned girl leaned over Jack
and gave him some laughing advice as
to the care of his little charge. Miss
Dorothy noticed this, and it did not
make her any happier or more at peace
with herself and the world. He did not
seem to care a bit
By this time the much petted sparrow
showed a spirit of unrest. Giving its
wings a premonitory shake or two, but
before Jack could catch at it. the bird
nuttered UP in the air and circled twice
about the tables. a ripple of laughter
ran through the dining room and then
the sound OF clapping hands.
But when the bird suddenly perched
exhausted. on the rim of Miss Dorothy
Van Tuyls hat an ominous and expect
ant hush fell on the room.
Mother! Dick What shall I do?"
whispered that much distressed young
lady, her face turning scarlet as she re-
allied the seriousness of the situation.
Take it back" suggested Dick Wick
edly.
Call the waiter. dear. of course" said
Mrs Van Tuyl coldly.
In the meantime Jacks sparrow had
dropped from Dorothys hat rim to her
shoulder. t perched there minute.
with its head on one side, looking very
wise, and then hoped staggeringly
along the girls slim shoulder until it
nestled comfortably but impe.tinentIy
between golden martcn boa and a
warm, pink neck. AS it did so the neck
grew several shades pinker. Dorothy
knew the entire room was watching
her ana the bird II was most hui
initiating position. Still it was all one
could expect from person like Mr..
Hills,
Waiter will you please take away
aw-this animal?" said Reggie Wilt
Smith as their waiter appeared
with the consomme.
Dorothy slipped her warm fingers
about the bird. Then, in sudden ardor
of affection of which she felt ashamed,
size pressed the throbbng little feath-
cred body against her scarlet cheek.
Just what il cost Miss Dorothy Van
Tuyl TO do that significant act only
those few persons who fully understood
the character of that tumultuously af-
fectionate and lovably arrogant young
lady could ever know.
Jack Hills, watching with alarm and
CONSERVATION the fight of his bird.
saw the act and took heart from it.
Stnl, it was his duty to himself not to
say the first word or TO make the first
advance.
u beg your pardon. Miss Van Tuyl,
but I am afraid my sparrow has been
annoying you. Shall I relieve you of
the Intruder"
Jack tried to speak in his quietest and
most noncommittal voice, but for the
life of him he could not prevent quay
er from coming in it.
Dorothy stroked the bird softly with
her hand. Reggie Wilson Smith, to
his disgust and establishment. saw how
the hand that was stroking the bird
trembled
"He feels so at home here. poor little
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
A Flsh with -Four Names.

AS long as they remain pure. brooks
are always cure to contain here and
there q lusty trout and here and there
grayling.
Good old Izaak Walton said these fish
were made by their mother, Nature. of
such exact shape and pleasant colors
purposely to invite us to a joy and con-
tentedncss in feasting with her"
The delicious grayling owes this
name to the dark lines along It's body
1t is also known as thymallus. because
when fresh it gives off thymelikc
smell.
Umbra. or umbcr or umbre Natin
umbra, n shadow, was given 10 it be-
cause it moves so rapidly in the water
that it comes and goes like passing
shadow.
Then Ambrose. bishop of Milan. dur
ing the last quarter Of the fourth CEN
tury. deeming it for its beauty In more
senses than ono the flower of fishes.
called it the flower fish.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

And as she watched Jack Hills SOL
emnly walk down to his own favorite
table in his own favorite corner
she wondered if he was gentle
man enough TO know that she would
never have come If she had been sure
this was his hotel. 1t was Illuminating,
she confessed to herself. but still ii was
nice to be able to show him that she
had other friends and that she was not
going 10 put on sackcloth and ashes
Just because their lives had separated
Jack, quite unconscious of the per-
turbations his appearance had caused,
declined the good offices of his waiter.
fussins about for a tip OF Christmas
i+ie-dtmefsi+4i4li,- iA-remorea- Ais-own
ovcrcoat. Holding 1t up in one hand,
he carefully extracted something from
one of its capacious pockets. The lit
tie family party at the table not a bis
cults throw from his own saw him hold
this something in his hand with the ut
most care and turn to the waiter and
order hot milk ana brandy.
II always thought Mr.. Hills was not
drinking man." said Mrs. Van Tuyl
stcrnly, her eye following the waiter as
he hurried back to that gentlenians ia
ole.
"Oh, we all have our little secret sins,
you know" lsped Reggie Wilson
Smith insinuatingly.
Dorothy looked across the table at
him out of her clear gray eyes and
made him feel uncomfortable. He had
been playing a careful game during the
last week. lie felt that he yet might
win. Never before had the proud and
tyrannical Miss Dorothy Van Tuyl been
so tenderly gracious to him. But when
he saw that momentary light in Doro-
thy's eyes he felt that for once he mad
made Il misplay.
Hills looks lonely over there" said
Dick in spirit of revenge. Il think III
ask him over to our table"
"Dick!" gasped Dorothy. "If you do,
shalt never forgive your
" II seems most extraordinary" said
Mrs. Van Tuyl. raising her lorgnette,
but MIR. Hills appears TO be spoon
feeding a bird"
It's a street sparrow" said Dick
turning in his chair.
Mammal DICK Please don't look!"
said Dorothy. stretching her own pretty
neck 10 get a glimpse of the scene.
And 1t was quite true. There sat
Jack. apparently quite unconscious OF
the fact that he was the center OF at
traction. doing his utmost to force n
little bot milk and brandy down the
throat OF a half frozen street sparrow
He had found the little creature that
morning in one OF the city parks half
dead in the snow. 1t was an easy mat
ter 10 slip it into his overcoat pocket
and hurry back to the hotel, for Il was
Christmas day, and ne had little to do
In fact. time had been hanging most
dolefully on his hands, and he was glad
TO feel that in what seemed lost
morning he could still do one good deed.
Finally lie got little warmth into
the tiny body. and there was faint
"cheep' Or two and n few signs of re-
turning life. Jacl, administered more
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
TREES
Copyright, 1900. by
Elizabeth Langsdorl.
*o~oAovo~oeo~o~oS

4 ~ tiRILIi and biting blew the wind
around the corners of the snow pal
& ace OF old Santa Claus on the nutermost
age 81 the north pole. Santa stood at
the door, the midnight sun of the far
north gliatening on the sharp steel OF
4 me OK which he held in his hand. Re
slae santa, dressed in q polar hear skin
stulmca the exact copy of that worn by
ms iat her, stood little Claus
isittinS his finger 10 his lips, Santa
ibleNsa loud whistle, and instantly eight
beautiful reindeer scurried to him.
s,Ihesc he quickly harnessed into his
sleigh, and. jumping in with little
! Siaels, the two were soon flying away to
VISIT santa Claus Christmas tree farm
where he raises his trees for the good
( little boys and girls who go to bed
christmas eve empty handed and en-
Spectant and wake up Christmas morn.
ing to find d tree full OF presents.
The farm stands on mountain side In
Z q country little known to travellers, but
nuch farther south than Santa Claus
palace, where the old gentleman has
trouble even In summer TO raise n little
reindeer moss for his faithful steeds.
In this forest on the hillside stand all
4 sorts of evergreen trees, for each child
must receive the sort of tree which
grows naturally near his home.
Trees are doing very WE'LL" exclaim-
cd Santa to little Claus as they drove
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
T PERCHED THERE a MINUTE,
LOOKING VERY WISE.

ly refusing to take the lead. Each un-
derstood, and each knew the other I'M
derstood. and each knew they knew
You know my fondness for birdsr
said Dorothy. toying with fire. She at
tempted tlppant laugh, but it ended
in a very sad ana shaky smile
May l take him. please?" said Jack,
biting his lip.
IF you take me tool" said Dorothy.
in gasp.
Their eyes met. At breath the in
tangible ice wall of enmity melted
down.
"Dorothy!" cried the man.
"Jack!"
Mrs. Van Tuyl had never thought
that Il daughter of hers, spoiled and i'm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

best Christmas trees. There are many
different kinds of spruccs. The common-
er varieties are the red, white and
black. My Very best Christmas trees
are the balsam frs. Firs resemble the
hemlock somewhat. Their needles are
about three-quarters of an inch long,
with groove in the upper side. The
bark. you see, is gray. The needles are
used by ladies to fill cushions That
beautiful aromatic red pillow which
your mother has at home. Claus. is fill
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
Potatoes as penwipers. :

A certain New York hotel uses
bushel of potatoes year for penwipers
on the tables in the writing rooms. Ev-
cry morning large potato is put in a
compartment of the. pen box, aud after
"a hours the potato Is removed and an
other put in. Pens in penholders are
stuck into the potato half dozen at
a time, giving it the appearance of a
porcupine. 1t is claimed that potato
penwiper Is the best preservative
against rust and mildew that can be
secured for the pens.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
rnrticuInr About Ills cnlsc.

A little boy came to tea ut Jimmy's
home and was given Il piece of cake
with n very few currants in 1t. He
looked at IT n moment, then said:
Bobby don't like currants." So. as
they were very few. and we had no
other cake. Jimmys mamma took them
out and gave him the same piece again.
lie looked at it and exclaimed:
Don't like holes neither," Wasn't
1t funny of him?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

milk and brandy. and the draggled lit
tie feathered street arab gave a weak
struggle or two in the hand that held it.
Dorothy. timidly watching the scene
felt sudden sense OF shame sweep
over her. Any man who would be kind
to animals must still have a little good
in him. After all. perhaps she herself
was just a little to blame for the way
she had spoken to him and the way she
had acted. She inwardly noted how
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

cd with them. I have q few cedars
here, with their fiat sprays. but sell
dom use them as Christmas trees. And
now when L have examined my holly
bushes and my mistletoe branches. we
must get TO work chopping down the
trees. for never like to leave anything
until the last minute. and have SO
many good children this year that it
will take many trees to supply them
ALL"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

And nil with turkey. pic and cnIke
Were happily supplied.
That Grim enjoyed ii no mistake!
And jack: lie beunicd with pride
When. rising up with giuss n-brim,
Each grateful guest cNcInimed:
Lets drink IL health to jolly Grim,
The Gipnt Jack hus tumed."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

ZIP to the grove. Alieht!ng from the
sleigh, he went from tree to tree. exam
lining the needles that with evergreens
take the place OF leaves.
That is a fine tree you are looking
Mt now. father 1t is at least $50 feet
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
JumbIcd Names of Famous Sccreta-
RIGS of The Trcmsury.

LNote.-First names and initials are
included.1
L Y N e H NJ L o ANITA DAE.
L Il 7 a II LGRB.
o L b a L RYN TRG
L o b r. l. Y u d o Wv
II NJ o w NTIRCA
II NJ w TGIEAO.
II y ] y y N o.
A NJ n Ale S SHPOL.
IL NJ f S Z D N w EN- SEPAL.
Fl III u l. c u ii LCM Ct.
II S NJ y II GA EN- JH
. n a l. L ] c 1 e r G. IL.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

water pipes had frozen and burst, and
all The well TO do had fled, shivering. to
the big hotels. where extra hands were
kept busy shoveling coal in the fur
mace rooms.
"its like wild animals being frozen
out of their leirs.' said Dorothy. who
hated hotels.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

Because the number asked to dine
No common house would hold
The walls with holly md with pine
Were splendid to behold.
As guests of honor for the day
The JobbernowIs were there,
The RubbcrneciSi I'm costumes gny,
To make the people stare,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

pulsivc she was would ever so scam
dalize society by fllnging herself in n
young mans arms. in a public dining
room of a Christmas morning.
ITS -aw-rather bad form, isn't 1t,
Reggie" said Dick maliciously. Reg
gle thought il was. but was silent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
Not n Compliment.

Mummy, may have a lock of dad
dy's hair to keep"
Whatever for dear?"
You see, mummy. my rocking horse
has lost its tail. an dads hair is just
the color."
But dad said no.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
A Convenient Arrangement

ooh. mummie dear. do wish 1 was
twins" said little Willie.
why, dear?"
Cause then ia be able to send one
half of me TO school while the other
half went fishing. mother
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
Solution of JumbIcd Names

Solution of JumbIcd Nantes of SncnIi J..
crs Of the House of Representatives.
Jonathan Trumbull. Jonathan Day
ton, Theodore Sedgwicll, Henry Clay.
Langdon Cheves, John Bell. Robert c..
Winthrop, Nathaniel p. Banks, Galusha
~. Grow. Schuyler Colfax, James G..
Blaine. Samue, j. Randall. Thomas T.
Reed, David Il. Henderson.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23
THE YOUTH OF FAMOUS FOLK.
Baynra Taylor.
THE story OF Bayard rov,o,

THE story of Bayard TAYLOR Is that
= of printer hoy who became IA
nous In the world of literature He
was born at Kennett Square, Chester
county. Pa, Jan. IL. 1926. When he wns
Is. he was apprenticed to q local print
er. having previously had the advan.
tage of such schooling as was afforded
by his native village. At
II young Taylor wrote ,s
very creditable verses for u @SN
Philadelphia magazine. 4 ,Jy@
and at 10 he published I'd x
volume called "Ximena s%E <4EXA
and Other POEMS" After H>sWG23N
completing his trade the w. aEEE
ambitious young writer .%
started on q Journey OH foot through
Europe. Coming home, he published
an account of his travels In book en-
titled Views Afoot; or, Europe Seen
With Knapsack and Staff" lie then
started newspaper in his native coun-
ty, but this he gave up a year later to
accept a position on the editorial stafr
OF the New York Tribune. where he was
associated with Horace Greeley. AS
correspondent of The Tribune he trav-
eled widely. visiting nearly every coun-
try on the globe. Besides his books of
travel, he wrote several novels and VOL
umes of poetry, delivered many lectures
and wrote almost constantly for the
newspapers and magazines. He was
appointed United States minister to
Germany in 1877 and died in Berlin. Dec.
10. 1878. IT the are of b3 ypars
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-23

The giant for his Christmas feast
An ample store provided
And dnintics sought from west and cast,
by Jacks wise counsel guided,
And then lie invitations sent
To MI the folks he knew
For dinner served within IL tent;
Nnusht less thun TINT would do
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-11
BOXER UPRISING PLANNED.
Indications That an Outbreak Will Occur in
South China in November
(By the Associated Press.)

Hong Kong, Oct. 10.-It is said that
the authorities have received information
that a general rising in the southern
provinces has been planned for the month
of November
Ten thousand more troops from India
have been requisitioned for Hong Kong.
The Sixteenth Bengal Lancers and the
Hong Kong regiment have been recalled
from the north to Hong Kong. The pres
ent indications are that there will be a
Boxer rising similar to that which has
occurred in North China. The where
abouts of the rebels in the Hinterland
is not known, but is believed to be ten
miles north Of the British border A
detachment of 1000 Chinese troops took
up a position at San Chung yesterday
and LEGO more arrived there today
TO RESCUE CAPTIVE PRIESTS.
Tien Tsin, Oct. "a military order
has been issued to the German troops
to occupy the railroad from Yang Tsun
to Pekin. The rest of the road will be
occupied by the Russians, and the har-
bor of Ching Wan Tao has been allotted
to the British.
A detachment of 800 French troops with
six guns, start this morning to relieve
the Catholic priests who are held pris-
oners at Ching Hslen, sixty miles north.
detachment of 800 French troops
started in the direction of Pao Ting Flu
Saturday to cooperate with 400 troops
reported to have left Pel1in.
1t is understood that Field Marshal
Count Won Waldersee refused to ac-
knowledge Ii Hung Chang's visit Friday.
The Field Marshal goes to Pekin in a
few days.
OUR MARINES AT TAKU.
Tien Tsin, Oct. S.-(Via Shanghai, Oct.
10)--The American marines from Pekin
have arrived at Taku where they will be
Joined tomorrow by the Tien Tsin battal
ion and sail on the Indiana for Cavite.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-11
Alligators in Edna Pond.

Especial to News and Observer)
Rcidsville, y. c., Oct. 1O.-Cards have
been issued for the marriage of Miss
Mary Fetzer, daughter of Mayor and
Mrs. r. T. Williams and Mrs. Robin
son Sutton Wheeler, to occur in the
First Presbyterian church here, Aues-
day afternoon, October 23d, at 5
o'clock.
There are three or four alligators in
the Edna cotton mills pond, which
measure in length from four to eight
feet. They may be seen at almost any
time. A dog or cat stands poor
showing around them. The steam
pipes running into the pond from the
mills make it an ideal home for the
alligators.
Reidsville is growing. there have
been a large number of residences
erected this year and there is not a
vacant one of any size in town at pres
ent
Many new names were enrolled at
the last meeting OF the Bryan-Steven-
son-Kitchin club here.
Edna cotton mills stock is quoted at
120 bid and 1875 asked.
Mr.. c. A. Penn is critically i'll at his
home on East Market street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-11
THE SITUATION GRAVE.
Hong Kong Specials Refer to Affairs in South
ern China.

London, Oct. 18th, Thursday, 4:5O a. NO.
The Hong Kong specials this morning
all refer to the gravity of the situation
in Southern China, but they give no fur
ther details than have already been for
warded in dispatches to the Associated
Press. In some quarters it is urged that
it would be better to employ British than
Indian troops in China.
The Standard commenting editorially
upon the attitude of the United States
saws:
Every dissent. even on minor points
from the suggestions of the powers is un-
fortunate as it leads to fresh correspond
ence and to further delay. We can only
hope that when Lord Salisbury is free to
turn his attention to China he will find
some middle course that will secure the
support of all the powers.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Morning Post wiring Tuesday, says:
'The Taotai of Shanghai and the Vice
roy of Nankin have protested against a
demonstration by foreign troops"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-10-11
NO GOVERNMENT ARMoR PLANT.
Probable Result of Conference With Armor
Plate Men Yesterday.
(Bv the Associated Press. }

Washington, Oct. 1O.-Secretary Long
had another conference today with the
representatives of the Bethlehem and
Carnegie Steel Companies respecting the
placing of contracts for $15,0000,00 worth
of armor plate for the navy. While it
was inconclusive in it's results, the part
les to it were each and all under the
impression that they had succeeded in
getting nearer to one another, while, so
far as the Navy Department is concerned,
it is believed that there is now no longer
the necessity confronting it of building
an armor plant, which was the alternative
provided in the act of Congress in the
event of failure to secure armor from
the private makers at the prices named
in the act.
There will be another conference in the
near future and the intervening time will
be spent by the parties in a close exami-
nation of the propositions and counter
propositions which were advanced today.