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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

that he found their company a tonic when
he was fatigued or overweight in any
way.
There are numberless whimsical and &C.
centric conceits In the letters reproduced.
lhey are not like any other letters that
were ever written. One is written Chi
nese fashion: to understand it one must
begin with the last word and read it back
ward. Another is an amusing remon-
STRANGE with little lisa for an extravaganza
OF statement in one OF her epistles. 1t is
in part as follows:
It's all very well for you and Nellie and Ensie
to write OF millions OF hugs and kisses, but please
| consider the t,!ne it would occupy your poor old
very busy uHeiel Try hugging and kissing Emsle
minute by the watch and don't think you'll
inaan2e 1t more than 20 times 4 minute.
Millions must mean two millions at least.
Then follows neat little sum in divis-
ion
] couldn't go on huggine and kissing more
than y hours day; and | wouldn't like to
spend Sundays that way. So YOU see it would
take % weeks of hard work. Really my dear
child cannot spare the time.
Why haven't l written since my last letter?
why, how could ], you silly, silly child? How
could ! have written since the last time | did
writer Now, you Just try il with kissing Go and
kiss Nellie. for me. several times and take
to manage it so as to have kissed her since the
Isst tlile you Ola Kiss her Now go back TO your
place. and I'll question you.
Have you kissed her several timesf''
Yes, darling Uncle"
What o'clock was it when you gave her the
last kiss?''
IS minutes past 10. Uncle
Very wei, now have you kissed her SINGER
We'll, l-ahem. aheTn, ahem! Excuse me,
Uncle, I've got bad cough.) I-think-that-I-
that is. you know. l.
Yes, seei 1sa' begins with T. and it seems
TO me as If she going TO end with Il this
iimel''
Anyhow. my not writing hasn't been because l
was i'll, but because | borrid, lazy old
thing, who kept putting ii off from day to day.
till at last ] said TO myself. Who Roar! there's
no time to write now because they sail on the
lst of April -
work is quoted near the end OF the book.
IL is little poem. which forms an acros-
tic on Miss Bowman's name. The first
letter of each line forms a part Of the
acrostic. and the name will also be discov-
cred in combining the first three letters
of the first line of each verse.
is all our life, then. but dream,
Seen family in the golden CLEAN
Athwart Times dark, resistless stream?
Bowed to the Garth with bitter woe,
Or laughing at some raree show,
We futter idly TO and fro.
Mans little day in haste We spend.
And from its merry noontide send
No glance 10 meet the silent end.
No more charming gift-b book for any low
er of literary history has appeared in sew
eral seasons than this wee volume. New
York: E. p. Dutton G. Co. $1,000
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11
Into My House and Heart.

Close following Love into my house and heart
Crept Loves pale brothers. Pain and great
eyed Fear;
Now are they welcome grevn-weleome and
dear
Since with their passing Love and ! must part.
Charlotte W. hurston.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

When the election Of President devoives upon
the House Of Representatives how long may
the House continue to vote for candidates in
case Of the failure Of one candidate 10 ret a
majority? rs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

Is thee a free school OF design in this city
which young girl with decided but nucultivated
talent for drawing may enter. without passing an
examnationg PHILADELPHIA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

Yes. The Corcoran Art School. II IS
necessary, however, to submit a satisfac-
tory cast or drawing to the director.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word
steep" meaning orphaned.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11
NOTES AND QUERIES.

Is 1900 leap ysart rs
1t is not.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

Can you tell me the name Of the American
officer who fought a naval engagement with an
English admiral in bay on the coast OF Por,u-
gal, account Of which was published recently
By one oi our eading magazines2 r J. d.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

What Is the origin Of the term ''sicp,O9y'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

There Is the United States Hay Fever
Association. whose purpose is to investi-
gate causes and report remedies for tho
malady. Its annual convention is Of tho
nature Of a series OF experience meetings.
but no cure has been discovered.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

This was John Paul Jones. and the en-
gagement described was between the Ran
ger and the Drake. "The Effrontery OF
Paul Jones' is the magazine articles title.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

Is there an American association OF hay fever
victims. and have they found cure? A. N.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

Is not the recent given on the payment %
8 tor dog tag practically contract by which
the District s,yes you the privilege Of keeping a
n n
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

1.-THE Scarlet Woman" is, as one may
guess from the name, book OF strong
an.i-Catholic sentiment. The author. JOS
eph Hooking, is story-teller of consider
able ability in the construction of plot
and the delineation Of character, and he
might have employed. his talents to much
better advantage in some unsectarian
fashion. To any person with :, sense OF
justice, the obvious prejudice against the
Catholic Church as whole and the Jesuit
order in particular, which permeates the
book, cannot fail to seem inartistic. New
York: George Routledge & Sons.)
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

The matter is in controversy. and may
yet be settled In the courts. The Conn
nissioners, dog-muzzling order is thought
to be within the law, but 1t was In fat
violation of common sense.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

Who were the blue Lights Of the war Of
1879? EE.
The Federal party. Commodore Decatur.
with three war boats. was chased into
New London by strong British squadron.
He tried many times to get out to sea,
but was prevented, he declared. by trail
tors, who warned the British by burning
blue lights on the shore. From these cir
cumstances came the nickname.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

What was the name of the horse General Sheri-
dan rode from Winchester TO Cedar Creek? Was
its body mounted after death. and II 50 where
can il be scent D. $.
Winchester was the name OF the animal.
IL was mounted and placed in the Mill
tary Museum at Governors Island, New
York. with the old harness and BIZ
ographieai sketch written by General
Sheridan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

One of the rules of whist etiquette
adopted by the American Whist Congress
reads: mo player should in any manner
whatsoever give any intimation as to the
state OF his hand or of the game. or OF ap-
proval or disapproval of play" This is
formal whist; the rules of social whist are
uncertain
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

When the British Ambassador gives a banquet or
reception and invites the President of the
United States can the President accent the in
vitation? W J. d.
He can. and. II he wishes to go. he
should. but as matter Of fact he has not
done so of recent years. A foreign
embassy being foreign soil. a fool
notion has arisen that the President in
entering would leave the country tenn
porariiy. II this were held to be true It
would not matter. He could return to
America in u jiffy
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-11

Is IL proper in a social game Of whist. for a
player TO show disapprOvsl of his hand Of 4
play By his facial expression? s.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
A Settler.

A 5-year-old boy went with his moth
er to make a call. The lady of the
house, who was fond of children. told
him she meant to ask his mother to let
her have him. Don't you think your
mother would let me buy your she
asked
mo, ma'am." answered the little
fellow; you haven't got money
enough"
How much would it take?'' she con-
tinued.
Three hundred dollars" said the boy
promptly. as if that would settle the
matter at once for all.
"Oh. well, then" said the woman, 81
think | can manage it, IL can. will
you come and stay with me?"
mo. ma'am." he said. with decision.
Mamma wouldn't sell me anyhow.
Thcr" are five of :, and mamma
wouldn't like to break the set."-3uf-
falo Enquirer
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
Demand Enr ENceIsInr

The present annuaf production i'm
this country of excelsior is about G0OOO
tons. Put to great variety OF uses.
excelsior is most commonly used for
packing purposes, and in such uses it
is employed for many very different
kinds of things. 1t is used, for exam
pie, in the packing of things so fragile
as eggs and things so solid as iron
toys. In the various uses to which it is
put excelsior is most in demand where
manufacturing is carried on. so that
the larger part of the great quantity of
this material now produced in this
country is used east of the Mississippi
river.-New York Sun.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
CHURCH SERVICES.

AsPUR NJ ETHODRT EPIsCoPAL-Sunday-Pr
ing at lO13 and 745 P. NJ SUNDAY School
P. NJ. Christian EndeavOr Prayer Meeting
6.45 P ". Prayer Meeting-Wednesdays at 745
Pm. Rev G. A. HILL pastor.
IT. PETERS CHURCH. Rev. Henry Thomas Rec
tor.-Sunday-MOrnlng Prayer and Sermon at
IO15 A. NJ. Evening Prayer anu sermon at ~
Pm. sunday SchOOl-2.l5 P. NJ Wednesday,
Evening Prayer and Lecture ~ P. NJ. Teach.
ers' Meeting Immediately afterward.
.-Sunday-Preaching at 1O1% A. NJ
and ~ P. NJ. Sunday SehOol-1l15 A. NJ. Prayer
Meeting-Wednesdays at ~ P NJ. Rev J. l..
Estlin, pastor.
ST. POLYcARP CATHOLIC CHURCH-Servicese every
other Sunday, by Father VALID on. Sunday
School Immediately after service.
SMYRNA CIRCUIT.-Preaching services, Friend
ship in the morning, SeversOn in the after
noon. JermanS Chapel and Smyrna Land
ing alternate Sunday nights at 7SO. Rev q.
i. Hardesty, pastor.
CENTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL {Colored) -
Sunday-Preaching at IL A NJ. and P. NJ.
Sunday School, P. Rev. W. C. Dick
ersOn, Pastor.
A. NJ. Z. CHURCH-Sund. Preaching at II a.
m, and p. NJ. sunday School at p. m.
Christian Endeavor, 6l3 p m. sunday. Praise
meeting, at O'Clock Wednesday evening
Rev. j. N. Palmer, Pastor
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
SECRET SOCIETIES..

MORNING STAR LODGE, No. 6, l. o. @ F.-Meets
every Friday evening, at 500 O'Clock.
Mcdonnell ENCAMPMENT, No 2,I q. O. F.-Meets
second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. at 500 o clock.
HARMONY LODGE, No. l3 A. F. A. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings Of each month,
at 500 O'Clock.
SMYRNA LODGE, No. 5, l. D. G. T.-Meets every
Wednesday evening at 90 O'clock.
SMYRNA CONCLAvE, No. 45. ORDER OF HEPTAsoPHs
meets first and third Tuesday of each month
al SEQ O'Clock, al tie Odd Fellows Hall.
gINION CASTLE No II, X. G. E.-Meets every Mon
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
ing, at 8 on o'clock.
MIsPAH LODGE, No. l6. A. o. U. W.-Meets every
Monday evening at 500 O'Clock in Odd Fell
lows Hall.
AIZPAH CONCLAvE, No. 1917 ADHESIVE MoGUL
LIANs.-MeetS the last Monday evening of each
month, at 90 o'clock, in odd Fellows Hall
O ENERAL WINFIELD :. dANC ,CK POST, No. 20,
g A. K.-Meets every Thursday night in the
Hall of the Knights of the Golden Eagle 1hOs
Davis, Commander
STARS AND STRIPES COUNCIL. No. 26, JR. o. U. \.
Meets at S0l p. m. every Thursday IN
Odd Fellows Hall.
FRANCES E. WILLARD Temple, No. S. X of q. F.
Meets every Tuesday evening at O'CLOCK, at
the Golden Eagle Hall.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
Personally Conducted Tours via Pennsy Iva
MIA Railroad.
SEASON OF 19OO-19O1

The Pennsylvania Raill DAD Com
pany announces the following Per-
sonally-Conducted Tours for the sea-
son of 190O-19O1;-
CattOrnia.-A thirty-fve-day tour
will leave New York, Philadelphia,
Harrisburg, and Pittsburg February
IA. The party will travel over the
entire route by the "Goiden gate
Special" the first train that crosses
the continent.
Florida. tours to Jackson
willie will leave New York and Phila-
delphia February 5 and 10, and March
8. The first two of these admit of a
sOiourn of two weeks in the "Flowery
State" Tickets for the third tours will
be good to return by regular trains
until May 81, 1901.
Tickets for the above tours will be
sold from all principal points on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. For details itin-
eraries, giving rates and full informa-
tiOn, address Thos. E. Watt, Passenger
Agent Western District, Pittsburg; B.
COurlaender, Jr., Passenger Agent
Baltimore District, Baltimore; G.
Studs, Passenger Agent Southeastern
District, Washington; or Geo. W.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
TAKING IN Mr.. MOODY.
How His Confidence Was Abused by
the Natives of Bethany.

How His Confidence Was Abused by
the Natives of Bethany.
When d. L. Moody went to Bethany
during his travels in the east, he was
very soft hearted over all the multi
tude of beggars there, not only because
the place is so unusual. but because he
was moved by its beautiful traditions
He gave quantities of "backsheesh"
and then asked if any of the children
had the names of Mary and Martha.
Yes, indeed, they had. And that open
ed his pockets again.
The news of his generosity spread
through the village, and new claim
ants came until his visit seemed likely
to result in a fight for existence. The
case was getting desperate, and he
told the dragoman to call for silence
while he made an address. Then he
said:
81 have come 5000 miles to see this
little village of Bethany. 1t was q
place my Master loved to visit, and
have come TO see it because he loved
it. am very glad to meet you all. but
now | want to be alone. | have no
more backshees-. and bid you good
by"
A fine looking boy of 16 replied to the
address. He spoke fluently and with
the grace of an orator. Mr.. Moody
was delighted with the beginning of
bis Grafton, but not with its conclusion.
I'VE are glad to see the gentleman
and his friends who have come so far.
but the gentleman must not think that
his actions are equal to the Importance
of his visit. Six thousand miles is a
long way to come. and the gentleman
must have sacrificed much to make the
visit. In consequence it is natural for
us to expect that he would be munifi-
cent in backsheesh. This he has not
been, and we now expect that he will
give us great deal more"
Mr.. Moody was 50 disgusted that he
abandoned the situation entirely and
hurried away with his friends.
Il did think" said he. that boy had
a soul above backsheesh."
And did you think, too. that some
of the children were named Martha
and Mary?' he was asked.
Certainly. Why not?"
Nothing; only they were all boys."-
| Youths Companion.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
The Pleasures of old Age.

No sane man would like to live his
life over again. 1t Is astonishing how
the ordinary affairs of life seem to
adapt themselves to your added years.
Ones pleasures are quieter. but quite
as enjoyable. To live in the lives of
your children. to watch their progress.
the development of their minds. is one
great source of pleasure. Then one has
music, reading, gardening. etc. May
also add that ] took the advice of an
old friend some years ago who said the
two things most likely TO give pleasure
in declining life were to learn whist
and to play the yloloncello?-A Man Of
Sixty In Spectator.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
Down Quilts

Filled with odorless down,
all selected and covered with
best quality Satine and Silk.
These handsome quilts are
warm without being heavy and
especially desirable for lnva-
lids. Every house is the bet
ter for one or more; S. to
SI2.
You should buy your
Christmas thing now.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12

1t was SAID that Philip Q. Church
man. Republican state chairman, will
be proffered the appointment of Judge
of the Municipal Court by Governor
elect HUM in event of the Republican
Senate refusing to confirm the appoint
nent of Judge Edwin r. Cochran Jr.,
who was named by Governor Tunnel.
DIR. Caleb r. Layton while in Will
mington announced to several friends
that he would be appointed secretary
of state by Governor-elect HUM.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
HOW to Cure Croup.

Mr.. Grey who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, n. Y, says: "Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best
children's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure" When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse or even after
the crOupy cough has developed, it
will prevent the attack This should
be borne in mind and bottle of the
Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for
instant use as soon as these symptoms
appear For sale by Clifton & Ray
mond, Smyrna, and I. l.. Mason,
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
BABY'S PORTRAIT.
[Sketched by his mother. ]

[Sketched by his mother.1
A little heaA Of shapely mold,
Two baby eyes so bright and bold,
A dainty little nose;
Two little cheeks so round and fair,
With tiny dimplcs hiding there
Like dewdrops in a rose.
A little mouth so fragrant sweet,
A tiny dimpling chin so neat,
And both just made to kiss;
Two cunning ears each in its place,
A baby forehead set with grace,
Whose photograph is this?
Two sturdy shoulders, broad and square,
Two chubby hands so fat and fair,
And cunning feet so coy;
A roguish smile for you and me,
Sweet baby ways; now, don't you see
The portrait of our boyP
-Pearson's Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12

The present ratio in the House of
Representatives is one Representative
to every 173, 9O1 of population making
a House of 357 members. If this ratio
Is maintained in the apportionment to
he made the membership of the House
will be increased by about seventy
five. There are various arguments
against increasing the size of Con-
gress. A larger body would require
more floor and deck space.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12

800 more have just arrived.
They are filled with pure
white cotton and sell from 81
to $2.75 each. Our special
offering this week will be
Fifty of those fine Silkaline
$I.5o. Comfortables for csc.
each.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
Blanket

In magnificent assortment
and qualities. A gift OF one
OF these would not only please
but comfort also. They are
the finest at the lowest prices,
and this week we shall have d
special price on the following
numbers:
rs pairs of our $3.50 white
California Blankets for s.. so
per pair.
so pairs Of our extra fine
and heavy "made special''
big Blankets, So always. We
shall sell for 81. so per pair.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
Pr sident of Council-James C. Robinson.
Secretary of Council-Henry S. Anthony.
Town Treasurer -Ezekial V. Cooper.
Clerk of Council-Samuel ]. Reynolds.
Alderman-Eugcne Grow.
Chiefof POlice-Joseph H. Garner.
Councilmen: 1st ward, John Rawley; 2nd
Ward. Samuel J. Reynolds: 3rd Ward, Edward G.
Walls; 4th Wand. JOS. II. Wright 9TH Ward,
e. Marriott FOw ler 9th Ward, James C. Robinson
and Henry S. Anthony.
Council meets the second ami fourth Fridays
In each month
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
The Worm Turned.

Mrs. Enpeck-You let people domi-
heer over you too much. Henry. You
should learn to say mo" occasionally.
Mr.. Enpeck-Yes; that's right, and
wish to goodness you had said 1t on
certain ccasion.-Chlcago News.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
ChiIdren'S Goats

In black, blue, red and
green, both smooth Cloth and
Cheviots trimmed and stylish
little garments, which will de-
light the children, S4.75 to
$I2.Oo,
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12

The nut trees alone of the world
could at a pinch feed a population
three times as great as the present
number of inhabitants.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12

Like nearly all Natal rivers, the Tu-
gela is not navigable, and bar Of sand
stretches across its mouth.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12

One hundred buildings have been
erected at Salisbury this year.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-12
Security Trust and Safe Deposit

CAPITAL full paid, $5OO,OOO.OO
Surplus. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-06

METALS The general situation presented little change
unchanged on the basis Of s. 5oasIo this Rss u1 agre @
On the Strength broed ciosRs partay bse4 se at s @
9Sl Tin 15s lower in London and this fact caused
SIS 75as2e e hDase market s Nv was 'S dull IN Wi95 '9S
Saa9ss s. 8 hoqs @ s sPss 6d 9qd q 81 81 @ feeling @ the prices
MoiAssS EE saS IS g o. ~ ana t85 sPTg1 - a..
ruled QUIET and 1nnIeresTine wt,b bssinsss @ 6I -
supply lmmsdiate Tsquirsmeai yTuPs steady
S Sgs So fair l4glsc go9d 2oq2sG & PRIME
20c 52t 1aa F log S2s 9S ta lglSci good
OCEAN FF,11If4Ts. 45c. @ Ia1cy, y Suitable %, +e Ions
y9yase trades was in steady request and tu We're
and West India freights STEADY coaswise urn-
little demand rates were barely maintained In other
traces traces mere was moderate demand at recent rates
4s 79d for OCTOBER ana ca for November
ztd: Bristol SID Leita 51sd; Hull 5&d; Newoas5ie Ss
45g5oc Londoa oats 5s sd C4R M I T3rttis 9;
steamer o. 900 quarters grain Baltimore to Havre 4s
seser 9ss to0 0p'9a genera! cargo & PROMPT pr British
dom OF G9ansnt t 28s or aamburg 23s Cd octoberNo
70 the Mediterranean. private terms steamer
ed o gsnerf c caFg9 Gulf 70 2 the Medl5err4Rean
aelPhia to Marseles 2s Norwegian POS tons,
tons CpFeyousyl coal Philadelphia TO Buenos Ayres. Dos.
oo6 GoHvs inSss ~ 70 81 Slentuesos q &c schooner
9t 'os 10 tSeN-1o oTh or SD9hu private terms
Baltimore private terms schooner Az tons lumber
Brunswick New-York S5 10 sehooner 54s tons same
schooner $50 tons lumber Wilmington, N c.. salem
and Boston private terms: schooner 45 tons COAL Phil
sdepna 70 Jscksonyiis 81 l5 schooner 1872 lumber
Norfolk 70 Elizabeport 81 %. schooner. 225 lu
ber Sofolk 70 NewfoTk, 81 90 schooner f9 tons coal
Philadelphia 70 NsW-London Csc. schooner, ala
coal Philadelphia TO Bangor. 81 10.
oIs-co,tonseed oil was duiI fairly steady at
changed prices both prompt and future deliveries
Refined petroleum unchanged and linseed oil quiet
Petroleum, bbs 81 As bulk 81 30; Philadelphia
bbs 81 80 and IN bulk 81 So refined cases New-fork
IS To COTrONSEED OILS-PTme crude, bbls. nom
ina prime yellow sTQ37ls prompt OF summer
yellow. B5436i4c. prime white 4O44An: prime winter
4l942c Iinseed American raw linseed
boiled &c Calcutta 76c Western lseed quoted
&c under city brands; lard OIL 6Sd6Oc.
PROVIsIoNs-The feature in PROVISIONS was sensa-
topai jump October pork, based on panic among
shorts II up SIS time during the rush and
Sl4 asked The close OF Thursday
Sl8 ruled somewhat easier and dull
prices 81 the yards Hog
all head, including 5000
al Chicago II goo Kansas city and COCO al Omaha
For Saturday expected Both cash ana rened
lard here were shade lEInsr i nosa soa
ST.. BEEE-Quiet. Quoted; Mess ssaSe oo family