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The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05
TIE NEW SCOTLAND.



SYDNEY. {. H., Dee 29.-Sitting one
rainy afternoon in the office OF a little
hotel on the shore Of one OF the Bras
d'Or lakes | picked up u heavy volume
titled "McAlpine'S Nova Scotia Direct
Dry" and for lack Of more enter
tanning literature | began 10 turn and
study its pages. They were curious
index To the character CT the pOpula-
tiOn OF the "Ncy Scotland"
Middle names are not in favor here.
and 80 plain John McDOugalls aud
Donald MclntyreS multiply. and their
names overflow the pages of Meal
pines book. Ii follows naturally that
there is confusion. You cannot en-
counter two columns of John Melon
aids in IA directory in search for some
one OF that name without finding your
self AT a loss To distinguish the object
OF your quest unless you know all of
his distinguishing marks, And II you
know them. why seek the directory. I'M
less indeed You yourself are John Nc
Donald and You want only the salts
faction of seeing your name Oh the
printed page In This case the direct
DRY. which was not printed To cater TO
your vanity. fails 10 perform it> func-
ton. Ii YOU are seeking information
of the Whereabouts of a John McDOn-
alb il fails To direct" or il directs
with So many fingers that you know
not which way to turn. If you want
Ia Illustrate the situation. luoE i'm the
directory OF any large city for the name
of that greatly eNc"TaIvd, highly re-
! SPECIFIED. much multiplied John Smith.
| Ii has occurred To ue often "a The
agony of searching directory IT New
| York city that there should Dee some
enactment hy which all owners OF very
common u"mes should hc numbered
AMI Identified 10y their numbers. as
! John Smith the UwenIy-fuurth ahbrc-
Waited. if you Will. to John Smith 24l
AMI William Jones the ruruy-nTth.
! In this extremity th" needs of local
/ Intercourse have called the fancy into
! play. and DISTINGUISHING titles and
/ uirkuamcS have supplaul"I hapti~mal
uaur~ AMI thcS, tiJg,- Nh. NrA!plup
| has found IL W.~c Co iu.rTirI.rr 10 hi-
/ most Interesting Wul.. SEQ I.af. a. |
/ study it, pages uuN lying hrforu me,
ann able I" learn FROM I.ea SOME
tlil- 81 the characteristics of many
OF he people Whu~,. uaIa,.~ Dee ha, sci
down. There ar, ar s,..,. ellen, for In
name of Nii, NrIuHi>. and all are
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

taken to and from the room for re-
plenishing by a big black nanny"
assisted by two little Chinese girls In
native costume.
Most interesting OF all in connection
with, the Chinese legation is the ORR
entail room. which Is unquestionably
the finest and most elaborate apart
nent OF its kind in this country. The
soft light from the great Chinese chan
Heller brings out in all their beauty the
details, OF its sumptuous eastern fur
lishings. There are great rugs and
iivans with huge pillows. chairs COW
cred with loose scarfs OF richest en-
brOidery. crystal lamps with curious
native ornaments. unique musical in
struments and strange weapons OF
warfare. rare china and bric-a-brac
and among them all great vases OF
roses. Ii is most enhancing glimpse
II the far east and a faithful copy
oriental splendor.
SAMUEL HUBBARD.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

And 50 IL goes even TO the second
generation. For here is J. McEach-
ron. big AS SON And or the first gen
Grafton there are John Mcdonald
Gray and Don Mcdonald. AIS son,
and Don Mcdonald, widows son, and
Colin Mcdonnell (red) and Archy Nc
KinnOn (elder) and Alex Mclean Cheir)
and Angus Mclean PoinU and many
others. some OF which have evident
significance and some OF which have
none. About the latter | question my
landlord. What. ask him. is the
meaning OF "bentic." printed in paren-
theses after a mans name? That. he
explains. Is the name OF the mans
farm. Tut other acquired titles have
less intimate association. For exam
pie. or the many John McNeils there
Is one who works for n man named
Plant. and ne is distinguished as John
Mcneil Plant. Another Of the tribe
came 10 Nova Scotia with a man nam
ed Dunn. and he is known now as John
Mcneil Dunn. just rs the American
slave OF ~ years ago bore the name
Of his master.
one cause or the extraordinary mul-
tip!CatiOH OF particular names In this
new Scotland is the stupid custom Of
duplicating II name in family. John
Mcneil. not satisfied with naming his
first son JOHN after himself. must
needs name his second son John after
IN uncle and his third son John after
| another member OF his tribe So il
r. not uncommon. J am told. 10 find
three NaryS and three Johns In one
breed of children. Then John the frs.
who is tail. must be known as Big
John" and John the second. who is
.owheaded. as White John" and John
the third as John Mcneil. Johns son"
GRANT HAMILTON.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave YOU if YOU lsed
DIR. Kings New Life Pills Thousands Of
sufferers have proved their matchle>s mer-
IL for sick and nervous headaches. They
make pure blood and strong nerves and
build up vonr health. Easy To take. Try
them. Only % cents, money back If not
cured. Sold by F. y Chaffee, druggist. Is
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

want To let the people VINO suffer- from
rheumatism AMI ~riatica know that Cham
b. rains Pain Balm relieved me after a
NUM- er Of other m.iic.Dc~ AMI Il ctur
iat failed. Ii J. the rest Iinincut have
ever known of ) \. DnG.en. Alpharet
IA, Ga Thnu-ands have been ruled al
rheumatism bv tins remedy One appli-
cation relieves thg pain. For sale 10y F.
= jhalirr.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05
HON WI TING fang EETRTAINS.
The Chinese Legation Is Very PopulAl

The Chinese Legation h Very Popular
In Warrington Society.
Special Correspondence Of THE STAB.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.-The presidents
New Year reception sets the social ball
rolling In the national capital and form
ally opens what promises 20 be the
most brilliant season In recent years
In the gay capital In this it's gayest
season there Is perhaps no place where
entertainments will be more elaborate
than at the Chinese legation. which,
under Minister WI Ting Fang. has al
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

Mrs WI WIFE "f 'n'Nt'h N'('-' Fi''
ANNOUNCEMENT MIS- w" '""",'I "i' VII"
hrF h'% Drown eyes "'I' 0''''' MY "a
tended H'' hahd' IL "'d ais" ,'' minus
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The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

cry, are beautiful, and no woman In
Washington society wears more mag
efficient jewels or a greater profusiOn
Of them.
There are about 50 people connected
with the Chinese legation. all living
under the same roof with the minister
and his family. and the house occupied
Ii one OF the largest and most elabO-
rately furnished In Washington. Most
OF the attaches are socially inclined
and are seen much at the theaters and
private and official entertainments
Several or them are extremely popular
and are frequently seen escOrting
daughters or congressman aud other
young women about the city. In such
circumstances they are most cOnsid-
crate OF small details and always pro-
vide the finest flowers that can be had
and In other ways look after the COM
fort and pleasure or their companions.
They are a generous people, and the
personal friends OF the members or the
legation fare well at their hands in the
matter OF tea that costs $50 a pound.
II you could buy IL at all, rolls or soft,
shimmering silk and other gifts OF the
products of the orient.
AT the social functions at the Chinese
legation there is n quaint blending Of
oriental splendor and American sim
plicity which Is To be found nowhere
else In Washington, for Minister and
Mrs. Wa entertain in manner pecul-
lar TO themselves. No better dinners
are given In the city than those over
which Mrs. WI presides anu her after
noon teas are very popular. There is
at all events a general rush TO the Chi
nese legation OH It's reception days. IL
the host and hostess are ever bored.
they give no sign OF il. but smile and
gay pleasant words as the long process
sion OF men and women. mainly the
latter. file by with curious. eager eyes
II was your correspondent good
brtune TO attend II recent reception at
the Chinese legation.
Upon entering the big. square hall,
with its heavily panelcd oak cciliag
and wainscOting. its polished floor COW
cred with sOfteSt rugs, ana window
curtains and pOrtiercs OF unique chi
neSe design. one is immediately CON
SciouS OF an air OF oriental Splendor
and notes the scent of ne rare per
fumes of the far east. At the foot Of
4 beautifully carved staircase sat the
ministers little SON. dressed in a soft,
lc.ingins robe. with cap and pigtail
complete. He was taking the cards
from the usher and passing them 10
1.-THE minister's nephew. also in robe.
leap and cue. who carefully number
ed them for future reference. After
Igiving up their cards the guests were
lpassed on To the next usher. who upon
lentering the reception room announc-
led their names with tremendous So
lemniIy and appeared L. say. "Behold
the lord mayor OF TimbuItu and the
ady mayOress." while in truth, prcsum-
ably. he gave only the modest names
Of the visitors. UF'A tAr, impressive
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

sediment or SET
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen il is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire 70
pass il or pain in
the back i5 also
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

Tommy-Mamma had lot of things
sent home &. q. ID. today. What does
&. -. II. mean:
T"mWE'~ Father. q. II. means
Call Oh dad. "-Philalclphia Record.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

NTA\TEll-lluucst 90 AN uF woman 10 tTly-
w Ell Tor large house: salary Sf5 muIthly
aui rNpei>,-. with in-r.a-..: position
permanent: iuc'u>c self addressed STARRED
cuvcloIr. MANAGER. $50 taNtuu bldg ,
ChiClSn
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let il stand twenty-four hours; a
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

man. with the tiuirSI Of lr"t anu the
grnIlrSt of small voices. She did not
speak much English when she arrived
ia this country. but has added L" her
vocabulary until she now gets along
very we'll with visitors. She shares
her husbands progressive ideas AMI
takes a lively interest IN Americans
their customs and their d"in-N. She l.
of equal rank with her husband. tact
inliratcd 10y various ornaments that
adoru her costume. and is entitled To
enter and leave the room 1T the side
rather than behind him. Her gowns.
OF rich brocade, heavy with embroid-
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

There IS comfort in Ii knowledge so
often expressed. that Or. , -. Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. Il COuects inability
to hold water and sCa.ding pain IN passing
il. or bad effects following use Of liquor.
wine or beer. AMI oyeTcom=s tina, unpleasant
necessity Il being compelled 10 q often
during the cay, and 70 get Up many times
during the night. The m..i and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-ROot is soon
realized. /, stands the h.ghes, for is Won
dert-. cures u the most distressing cases.
Ii you need a medicine YOU should have the
best. Sod BY drugg.s.s IN 5Cc. aadSl. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery
and book that tells sEs-- 7.z-s-tfal ..'''.'s
more a55u,i,. both sent s. t-.l -.
absolutely free b. mail. IL I'll. s--zsS = -
address Or. KI.mer & HON. q SUa Root
Co.. B.ug-au,5a. H. Y. When writing men
ton readlT9 this generous offer in this paper.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05

nOTA SH gives color,
u Ea0or and f'nEn&ss. to
all fruits. No good fruit
can be raised without
Potash.
Fertilizers containing at least
S TO 1919 of Potash will give
best results on all fruits. Write
FOR our pamphlets, which ought
to be in every farmers library.
They are sent free.
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
O. Nassau St. New York.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-01-05
What to Do.

convincing proof that the kidneys and bad
der are nuf of oIdHr
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Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
A Rich Mans Project.

A rich mans statement that he in- tends to devote his entire fortune to charitable works has aroused much discussion. This is because it will accomplish much good. It is praise worthy endeavor, but there are many other agencies which accomplish just as much good. Take HoStetter's stomach bitterS for instance the great American remedy. For 50 years it has cured constipation, dyspepsia and all the ills which arise from weak digestion. This medicine will keep the stomach in good shape and the bowels regular. II is wonderful re- storatiye tonic and health builder. It is also a preventative for malaria, fe- yer and ague. Ask for ii, and insist upon having it. See that a private revenue stamp covers the neck of the bottle.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
The Pity of Ii.

\ deplOrable feature of tbe nation < conhictin the Philippines is the slaugh- ter it makes necessary. We had hoped that this was substantially ended, but last week there came the intelligence that it had been renewed, and that directly and indirectly, thousand lives of the miSled natives of these islands had been offered up. This was not the result of heroic conflict. There was no doubtful battling in the case, in which American troops had suffered seriously in common with those they overcame. The FilipinoS simply went to their doom, which was to be moved down before adyerSarieS in preposterously unequal encounter. It is a sad tale, and one that appeals alike to statesmanship and to philan- thr0phy, not to mention Christianity, to prevent 1t being prolonged into the future. Boston Herald.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
What [ Live For.

l live for those who love me,
 Whose hearts are kind and true, For the heaven that smiles above me, And awaits my spirit, too; For the human ties that bind me. For the task by God assigned me, For the bright hopes left behind me, And the good that l can do. l live to learn their story
 Whove suffered for my sake, To emulate their glory,
 And to follow in their wake: Bards, patriots, martyrs, sages, The noble of all ages. Whose deeds crowd history's pages, And times great volume make. l live to hold communion
 With all that is divine, To feel there is a union
 'TwiXt Nature $ heart and mine: To profit by ailliction, Reap truths from fields of fiction, Grow wiser from conviction,
 And fulfill each grand design. l live to hail that season,
 By gifted minds foretold When men shall rule by reason. And not alone by gold; When man to man united. And every wrong thing righted, The whole world shall be lighted
 As Eden was of old l live for those who love me.
 For those who know me true, For the heaven that smiles above me, And awaits my spirit, too; For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance,
 And the good that l can do.
 George l.. Banks.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03

"It is with good deal of pleasure and satisfaction that l recommend Chamberlain collie, cholera and diar- rhoea remedy" says Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford, Conn. "A lady customer, seeing the remedy exposed for sale on my show case, said to me: I really believe that medicine saved my life the past summer while at the shore, and she became so enthusiastic over it's merits that l at once made up my mind to recommend it in the future. Recently gentleman came into my store so overcome with collie pains that he sank at once to the floor. gave him dose of this rem edy which helped him repeated the dose and in l. minutes he left the store. smilingly informing me that he felt as well as ever" Sold by II c Hitchcock
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
Little Tinie's Endless Chain.

Eva. Mother, Tillie gets dime every time she takes cod liver oil"
 Mother. And what does she do with the money?"
 Eva. "Well, she puts it in box until she gets fifty cents, then her mother buys more cod liver oil."-- New York Sun.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
No InsularitY There.

"Cunnel, did you see Jerry Simp- son's definition of a trust? He says it's small body of men surrounded by water"
 Now you can understand why there are no trusts in ol' Kentucky, sah.n Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
IMPERIALISM.
Justice David J. Brewer of the |. $. Supreme Court on
 the Burning Issue.
COLONIAL SYSTEM FERROUS,

if Autagonizes the Principles on which this Government was Founded. Government by Consent has
 Little Need of the soldier.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
Lost His Sand.

She. You remind me of an hour glass"
 He. Help you pass away the time?''
 She. NO; the later it gets the less sand you seem to have"
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03

c. E. Taylor is the sole agent in Globe for Cyrus Noble whisky.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-12-21
A GIFT TO GIVE.

1t is often difficult TO decide what to
get your friends for holiday gifts.
Here is a suggestion:
"Good morning, Jennie, l have
brought you nice present" said Ger
trude, az she handed her friend neat
ly wrapped package.
The pale, weary looking girl, who
was slowly recovering from severe ILL
ness, opened the bundle and held up
large bottle Of clear, rich medicine.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla!" she exclaim-
ed. II have been reading about it to-
day and wished had a bottle"
On New Years Day Jennie was able
to be out on the street, and her friends
who remarked how we'll she was look
ing she simply said, Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla,' and every one Of them knew it
was this great medicine that had given
back her health.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-12-21

ed to look after him"
"And won't he get anything ?" as!-
ed Bobbie.
"No," said the assistant, roughly,
rising, and taking step toward the
tree
"He can have one of mine," cried
Bobbie "Here, take him this. I've
got plenty, thanks to YOU" He hand
ed him one of the treasures beneath
the tree.
The unexpected guest looked at the
boy for minute, and then he slowly
reached out his hand and took the
proffered toy.
"1ll see that he gets it, he said,'
"and God bless you for it! Good-by
little ore. l must be off, Or he'll wake
up and he disappointed"
He moved toward the door, when
Bobbie ran after him, and holding up
his little face said, "Won't you take
kiss for Santa Claus for me?''
"That l will,' said the other, and he
bent over, and kissing the child, fed
precipitately out through the window,
and disappeared in the darkness Of the
street.
"Wcll," said the unexpected guest
the following morning, as he watched
his own pallid-faced little youngster
playing with the first Christmas pres
ent he'd ever known, "that was the
funniest thing. l went out to steal,
and the only thing l bagged that
wasn't really given to me was kiss,
and I'll see Santa Claus in Hades be-
fore give him that. 1t was rich
haul, but think I'll get a decenter
job-at New Y ears. .''-Harpers Moga-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-12-21
WHY THEY LAUGHE ED.

1t was past noon on Christmas day,
and Mr.. Busybee had just consulted
his watch for the fifteenth time in an
hour, wondering how he was to get
through the day without one peep at
the office
His thoughts were suddenly inter-
rupted by the appearance OF his wife,
who dashed into the room, seated her.
sells violently upon chair and burst
into tears.
81 DIDO believe the people of th-this
town are the most ill-bred specimens
of hu-humanity on the face of the
globe!" she sobbed.
"But, my love, what has caused you
to change your mind SO suddenly!
Only yesterday"
"Look here, Ignatius Busybee, l
want to know if there is anything hu-
morous in the fact that you gave me
sealskin sacque for my Christmas
present?" ?"
Nothing humorous at all, my dear.
On the contrary"
"Then is there anything very pecu-
liar, tue thermometer being near zero,
in my wearing the sacque to church
to day 2"
"Why, dear, the peculiar fact would
have been your not wearing it to
church to-day!'
"Very we'll, then, will you explain
the behavior of people to-day! The
conductor laughed in my face as he
took my fare, a woman whom | never
saw before wanted to talk to me in the
car and, as walked up the church
aisle, every body was in broad grin"
perhaps they were pleased to see
you in sealskin."
"Yes, it is so likely that Sarah
Snaggs would be pleased at that, and
yet she was one Of the worst ones'
And here IL thought I'd be perfect
ly happy if l only had ea[skin"
81, too, had hoped to be happier,
then, my Lowell"
"All through service it was the
same! My head ached from the cold,
anyhow. Why, what is the matter?
You are as bad as the rest What is
wrong with my sacqueE
"For Mr.. Busybee had turned, look
ing full at her.
"lt is not the fault of the sacque
that's all right. Only in your haste
to see yourself in it, you forgot to put
on any bonne,!'
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-12-21
5elrrt Misrrllunu.
Christmas Finger Rings.
BY A. OAKEY HALL.

OF course, "Christmas" rings!
Can we forget Dickens Chimes and
Trotty Week when Christmas music
rings out from ten thousand steeples
which, as wrote Alexander Smith,
too much neglected poet-"lift their
spires toward heaven rs if to plead for
sinful people at their feet" or when
Christmas music also rings out on the
frosty air from old time "Waits" innu-
merable!
Yet it is not about such bells and
such rings that am to write, hut of
rings which bellies wear in their ears
and on their fingers, and which are so
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-12-21

Cora-So you think that mistletoe
is the most appropriate decoration for
the holidays?
Merrit--Yes, my dear. 1t undoubt-
edly smacks of Christmas.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-12-21

Christmas was first celebrated in the
year 50, but it was forty years later
before it was officially adopted as a
Christian festival; nor was it until
about the fifth century that the day OF
its celebration became permanently
fixed on the twenty fifth of December
Up to that time it had been rregularly
observed at various times Of the year
in December, in April and in May,
but most frequently in January.
"Eph, want to give you nice fat
turkey for Christmas" said Col.
Hawker.
Oats berry kin, cunncl, but Id fer
a two dollar bill ef's all de same to you.
Kris Kringle allus pears to leah tuckey
at my house lie night afoah Chris mas. .
Papa-There were no such toys as
those when | was boy.
Johnny-Maybe Santa Claus was
only learning his trade then.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-12-21

Fond mothers of the newly born
babes on the eve OF Christmas will
hunt for coral of the pale pink, the
shade of an opening rose. 1t has proved
a gem for amulets from the early times
of the Brahmns. Little branches of
coral were then tied around the chill
dren's necks in order to keep off the
Evil Eye. From the day when Or
pheus attributed the origin Of the Coral
to the effect produced upon seaweeds