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WIT AvERTED A STORM.
The Capital Device of n Congress
man to Cool His wIfc's
Anger.

In the seclusion Of the house cloakrooms
o story is being told on a western member.
There are 357 men in the house. Three hun.
dred and fifty-six are hereby released from
any connection with the story. The other
man--and the other mans wife-will recog.
nize the truth of what is here recorded.
The western member went home at a very
early hour in the morning. He had made a
night of it with some friends He knew that
his conduct would be considered reprehensi.
bic by his better half, and so as he ascended
the steps of his modest home he racked his
brain for some plan to avert the lady's
wrath. As he entered the hall he saw an
umbrella. Instantly it occurred to him that
the umbrella might be his salvation.
He carried the umbrella upstairs. Seating
himself on a chair in the corner Of the bed
room, he raised the rain guard over his head
and then coughed loudly. His wife awoke
and saw in the dim gasight her liege lord
sitting solemnly under the raised umbrella.
What are you doing!" she asked in nat
ural surprise.
ut is three o'clock, my DEAR" said he,
"and ! am waiting for the storm"
The congressman's ready wit saved him
from a Caudle lecture. He is worrying now,
however, to find an equally effective act for
the next time he stays out late.-Washing-
ton Post
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A CAREFUL BRIDE.
She Didn't Give Hubby a Chance TO
Make Any Declaration of
Devotion.

The happy pair had survived the con.
gratuations of friends and relatives, and
were being whirled rapidly towards the
railway station, before the bridegroom be-
gan fairly to realize that the vision of love-
illness at his side was indeed his own.
A dawning sense of what he had gone and
done and of the sacred charge that was
now committed to his care began to creep
upon his benumbed faculties, driving the
rose of health from his downy cheek and
substituting therefor the pallor of haunt
ing responsibilities
Darling" he whispered, softly, at viii
ever be my sacred care in life to-" She in
terrupted him somewhat brusquely.
Now" said she, don't sit on your coat
tails that way and get them all wrinkled up,
and for goodness sake don't lay your elbow
right in that dustl Heaven only knows how
long it will be before you get another suit,
so that you better take care of this one.
Now, when we get to the station, you'd bet
ter get a couple Of sandwiches in case we
get hungry in the train, and two hard-boiled
eggs, and don't forget a small paper OF pep
per and salt. ."-Tit-Bits.
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MATTER OF DOUBT.
The Train Doy Knew People Pretty
Well, But He Had Guess
Coming.

"One day last fall" said q wellknown
Montana man, Il was riding on a train in
my state and got to be on pretty fair terms
with the train boy by buying few OF the
things he had to SELL It was not very
formal kind OF train, and when the boy
had finished his rounds he came over to
sit with me AMI chin bit,' as he said. |
was willing enough, as he was sharp lad
and there was nobody else TO talk to, and
he went right at things.
Do you know, he said, that can tell
by looking at a man mighty near what he
Is. Now, there's that fellow over there in
the corner; he's a Chicago drummer.
can tell him by the way he lets his money
go and the flip style he has when he talks
to people. And that chap over there with
the silk hat on, he's preacher from a
country town, I'm dead sure, and I'll go
ask him if you say so.
Il didn't say so, because | didn't care a
continental, and the boy went on with his
descriptions of the people on the train. AT
last ! asked him what he thought was.
! had on pretty hashy suit OF light stuff
and was thinking was looking pretty well,
50 | was willing to risk the boys venture.
lie looked me over for full minute very
earefully.
. WELL he said, at last you've got a
sloo Of money, but / amt dead sure whether
you are eattleman or gambler Wash
ington Star.
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STICK STAMPS ON STRAIGHT.
AttentIea Is Called to the Irrcver-
enee sf standing Great Men
on Their Heads.

''Did you ever happen to think said
A. V. Raw Ion, OF Kansas City, to the
New Ycrk Tribune man, "of how much
better it would be II people would af
fix stamps neatly and in upright posi-
tIon upon their letters instead Of in the
heifer-skelter manner which is so gen
eraily prevalent? Besides, is il treat
ing in fitting manner the memory of
those great ones in the history Of the
republic whose features are held in liy-
Ing memory by means Of the post? The
father of his country has not come
down TO US historically as one likely TO
enter the presence of lady on his nose,
or even when carrying you a natifiea-
tion that your bank account is over
drawn to do so while skating along on
his left eyebrow.
''Do you think that he who wrote the
sayings of Poor Richard and drew up
the articles of confederation for the Al
bany convention would stand ON his
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head, even were he conscious that it was
his lot TO carry around patent medicine
advertisements and book notices?
Would the conqueror of Appomattox,
after his wonderful trip around the
world, rest easy IL he knew he was re-
peating that triumphal progress every
day and entering the uttermost corners
of the earth on his ear. his eye or fiat on
his back? Or. again, is it betitting hat
the stern and rugged coGqueror of New
Orleans and uncompromising opponent
of the United States bank should enter
your presence prone upon his right or
left side? | shudder even to think of
him as standing on his head. on account
Of the agony this position would cause
him, due 10 his spikelike hair.
by all means stick your stamps on
straight. IL looks better, and besides
pays more fitting tribute to the ma
tion's dead"
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Adopts AT LYING.
Pertinaelou. unfruthfuiness Is
Dominant Trait of the south
African Kaalrs.

The kafir makes an interesting
study You cannot understand him all
at once. 1t requires time, and a coed
deal of it, A new arrival thinks the
kaffir is born prevaricator of the
truth, and has his reasons for so think
ing, says the London Mail
Suppose you catch boy commit
ting a misdemeanor Ask him what
ne has been doing, and he will look up
IN your face. picture of innocence,
and reply: 'Ikona, baasH-plump de-
NAL. Tell him you saw him do it.,
threaten him with punishment. he will
still persist in maintaining his inno-
cenee He viii still plead ignorance
of the misdeed and mutter in astoaish-
ment or fear: "Ikona, baas. In fact,
he knows nothing whatever about it.
IL the offense be one that cannot be
overlooked you proceed to administer
reproof-with the foot, if you are not
particular and wish to be impressive.
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A LESSON IN COURTESY.
Neat Rebukc Given "A Hnughty Wom-
an by n Man In Working
Clothes.

One afternoon stylishly dressed woman
boarded an Illinois Central train at Forty
seventh street. She sat down in the only
vacant seat, beside young workman, who
was reading q book. The man wore blue
overalls and carried a dinner pail. The
woman drew herself together superciiously
and elevated her eyebrows. In getting her
ticket she dropped her purse, and the young
fellow picked it up and offered it to her
politely. She took it, without a word of
thanks. All the way up town she fidgeted
and behaved SO unpleasantly that the atten.
tion OF the other passengers in the car was
attracted TO the little drama.
When the train stopped at Randolph
street the woman, in crowding past, knocked
the book from the workman's hands.
II beg your PARDON, she condescended.
Not at all, ma'am, responded the young
fellow. cheeriuly. Its quite in keeping
with the rest OF your conduct"
And everybody thought it served her
right.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
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n IRECTLY after their wedding day
IL young Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher had
gone to their new home 1t Is true.
this was only a rude little building,
but 1t was better ihnn most OF the
houses In North Castle. and. indeed,
In all Westehester county, NY, for
the matter OF that; and the young
wife had been supremely happy. There
was the same rugged aspect to the
country then as now, and the huge.
moss-eoyefed granite powders, the
wooded hillsides and winding valleys,
and beyond all the glistenlng waters
of the sound. provided landscape
upon which Mistress Fisher never
tired of gazing.
But the yotng people were not to be
left to the peaceful enjoyment of their
new home. The war clouds which
had long been gathering broke in
storm, and among the first to respond
TO his country's call was Mr.. Fisher.
Enrolled In Maj. Paulding's band Of
patriots. he speedily became one Of
the most trusted Of Washington's
scouts in the so-called neutral ground.
hut his young wife. left to herself.
was as bold Of heart as her husband,
and soon found many methods OF dis
playing eourage and loyalty as
strong as his.
After the battle at White Plains she
had gone 10 the camp and nurned the
wounded continentals with a care
which endeared her IN all the soIdiers
and when Washington himself had en-
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carpenter who comes to your house to
eSecuts a small job brings his guitar
with his tools and the blacksmith is a
Tar better performer on The guitar
ttan the anvil.
When Portuguese day iaborer OF
workman has finished his long days
toll he does not HE him to a wine shop
to squandsr the few cents he has
earned; he does not even lean against
a. post and smoke, nor whittie a stick
while swapping yarns with his fellows.
II he did not bring his guitar with him
he goes straight home and gets ii,
rests and comforts himself with the
music while supper is being prepared.
Afterward he spends the evening sing
ing doggerel songs TO a strumping nc.
compartment. tilted back in a chair
against his own house wall or on the
doorstep of a neighbor.
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tently before her. Down the road Just
where II left the woods she could see n
man running swiftly toward her house.
Her first thought was that II must be
her husband, but why was he In such
haste2 lie was running desperately.
and the frequent glancrs he cast behind
him showed that he was In fear OF some
thing coming from that direction. In
an agouy of suspense Mistress Fisher
clasped her hands and watched the
man She was tempted to seize The one
gun in the house and go to his aid. but
restraining the impulse. as she realized
that the man was coming toward her.
she paused aud waited. Once he stun.
bled and fell aud low cry escaped
the waiting womau's lips, but In an
instant he had regulned his footing aud
dashed forward with increased speed.
On and ON ran the man. still casting
occasional glances behind him. aud
soon she could see that he was not her
husband, but a neiRhhor. Mr., Butler,
one Of the stuuchest whigs In all the re-.
gon
II was evident. however, that he was
in trouble. and Mistress Fisher. relieved
as she was 10 discover II was not her
husband who was being pursued, wait
ed with almos, hreathless eagerness for
him 10 approach. lie was near now
and she could easily see that he was Ia.
boring under great excitement; the
perspiration poured in streams down
his face and his alarm was evident In
every movement. lie was soon near
the house, and a. she thought he was
going to pass without recognizing her.
Mistress Fisher called;
mir Butler, Mr. butler! What Is
it2 What is it9"
The fleeing man glanced up, and in.
stantly charging his course, darted into
the house after her,
What Is it2 What Is its" repeated
the excited woman.
THE torics' the tories." vasped the
almos, exhausted man They're after
me. They're close behind me, They n
get me sure, Mistress Fisher. II you
don't hide me-"
Mrs. Fisher stepped TO the door again
and gased down the road. Just emery
ing from the woods she could see band
OF men coming swiftly up the road.
and her neighbor's words needed no
further confirmation, Had they seen
him turn into her house, She could not
tell. but, satisfied that in any event
they would stop there TO make lhaulr.
ies. II nothing morr. the courageous
woman instantly turned and once mere
faced the pauting man In the room.
Hide me- Hide me somewhere, any
where" he pleaded. Don't let them
get me-"
Mistress Fisher glanced hastily about
the room. What could she dos Through
the kitchen door she could ses the heus
hatteriRg in he ash heap. beyond was
the barn, and IL was useless To think Of
hiding there, And the tories we're al.
ready approaching aud would soon be in
the house.
"Herrl" exclaimed the undaunted
woman. selsing a brush made OF goose
quilts lying on the table. Taking a
knife she quickly cut several OF the
quilts loose. Then. cutting toe featherea
parts away. she blew the "plth" out Of
each ard joined four 81 them In the
form Of long tube, She worked ran
IDLY and with desperation bora al
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eamped near her home she had pro-
Vidcd for his table In such q manner
as 10 call forth the thanks OF the great
commander in words which were long
after cherished in the family. When
the army had departed she returned
90 her home, but the stirring cxpe-
riences In the camp were 10 be fol-
lowed by stlil more Atlrrlng eNpe-
rlcnces in the neutral ground Prowl.
ing bands of tories and Hesslans sent
out from New York soon created
verltable reign OF terror. Possessions
were stolen, homes were burned, and
in the awful rage which was begotten
of the war II almost seemed as If
every mans hand was lifted against
his nelFhbor.
Stillyoung Mistress Fisher remained
alone In her home. chccred by the oe.
cnslonal visits of her husband. and on
rare occasions fleeing 90 the shelter
Of Coney Hill with her neighbors when
II was reported that larger band of
marauders than usual was approach
ing; but for the most part she stayed
behind TO guard her few possessions
and defend her home. And she we'll
knew that her presence was demand.
ed. At one time a force OF rcd-coats
had carried away with them the roam
colt, which was her own special pride
and property. but, undiSmayed. she
had mounted the other horse, which
had been left behind. aud ridden
straight to the British camp at Nor
risania, and with flashing eyes had de-
manded OF the captain the return OF
her possessions. The officer had
laughed. and, moved perhaps by her
very boldness. had granted her re-
quest, she had left the camp leading
the roam colt behind her,
OF late matters had become steadily
worse, The visits OF the marauders
had increased, while those of her hus.
band were less and less frequent.
And, indeed. twice had he had such
an experience that. eager as she was
60 see him, the young wife had tear
fully begged OF him not TO make the
attempt again.
AZ one time he had been traced by
the redeoats, hoping TO capture the
hatA ENVNAs aha not tnhE httfF ne hau
entered the house his enemies had
surrounded the place and boldly called
upon him 10 surrender Mistress Fish.
er. terrified but undaunted, had lifted
the rough boards OF the Kitchen aoor
and concealed her husband beneath
thenS. and then. with an appearance
nf boldness she was far from feeling.
had faced the soldiers and hidden
them search the hoase~-a search
which proved unavailing
Al arother time-and the young
wife could never represS the shuddcg
which erept over her at the reeolleS.
tion-he had been surprised hy the
band of Blindherry. the most dctested
OF all the tories In the neutral ground.
and unable TO escape had been seized
by the men and hidden TO give over
the gold which he was supposed 20
have concealed somewhere about the
place. When the young patriot had
stardily aud steadily refused, his cap.
tors had led him forth into the yard
and throwing halter over one OF the
lower limbs Of tree had suspended
Kim from H. Upon bis repeated re.
fusais 60 reveal The hiding place they
At iast left him hanging dead, az they
The Afro-American advance., 1900-02-17
A WOMANS HEROISM.
A True Story Of the American
Revolution.

supposed, and departed. The grief.
stricken young wife had cut down the
body of her husband. never once
thinking that he was still alive, but to
her inc xpressible joy she had discov-
cred faint fuitering in the heart,
and through her careful nursing he
was soon restored and more deter
mined than ever TO do his part in de-
Tending his home and country against
the attacks of the Hessians and the
lawless bands which had been quick
to turn the struggle to their own adj
vantage.
And now Mistress Fisher was again
expecting visit from her husband.
1t was true, she had not received any
direct word from him. but Ii had been
long since she had seen him and SOME
how she could not shake of the feel
ing that he would come that very aft
ernoon. Again and again she had left
her work and gone out on the low
piazza to gaze up and down the road,
but the sun had sunk lower in the sky.
the night would soon come and stiIl
he had not appeared. She must be
mistaken, she thought, and resolute-
ly strove to drive her fears and hopes
alike from her mind. But with all her
efforts she could not succeed, and as
the long shadows began to lcngthen
she once more left the house TO take
her stand outside and satisfy herself
that no one was in sight.
As she passed through the doorway
she suddenly stopped and peered in
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boy" and not used TO it, he runs off
with terrified lool on his face; if he
is used to it he retires precipitately
with satisfied smile, not necessarily
because he has got the thrashing. but
because he no longer has it to look
forward to-
The only explanation for the sys-
tematic lying Of the native in face Of
the most convincing proof is that the
native mind is totally unable to form
conception of what we understand
by truthfulness.
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could na,e sho, wp.hlrrt.,

at was once in my power to have hot
Gen, Washington. saida British soldier
to an American as they were discuss
ing the events OF the great struggle
after tae concluding OF peace.
why Old you not shoot him then s''
asked the American. "You ought TO
have deue so .or the benefit OF YOUR
coun,rymen
The death OF Washington would
not have been for their benefit" re-
piled the EnElishman. I'VE depended
upon him to use our prisoners kindly,
and we'd sooner have shot an officer
Of our owns"--N \. Herald.
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News the fo,.owing anecdotes: "a
Dutch minister, lately arrived in the
TraaSvaal from Holland. was rebuked
by an cid farmer fer having expressed
doubts OF the reality OF personal
de9h 1 can show you his portrait,
said the Boer; and, taking down his
wood cuts of an antique type, he turned
ta a prcSentmeHt of the conventional
evil one. with horns and tail. sTherel'
exclaimed the Boer, triumphantly; you
have doubts aboa, the existence Of the
devil. There is a picture of him, and
that Is the word OF God The Boer
fully believed the artist, as weIl as the
writers. 20 have heen Inspired"
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THEY ALL PLAY THE GUITAR.
The Portuguese Are Always Accom-
plished ManipuIRtors of
the Strings.

In Portugal men play upon tina
guitar as naturally as Yankees whis-
tie. The peasants are universally
given to the instrument, chiefly as an
accompaniment to the voice. In towns
and villages the artisans are often ex.
pert guitar players and walk in groups
to and from their work, enlivening the
journey with music and song. The
The Afro-American advance., 1900-02-17
Arl.,ocra,. IN Pr,.ee.

According to an apparently authsn-
tic article in a French periodical not
less than $4,000 arIstocratS are at pres.
snt confined in The prisons OF Europe.
Russia stands first with is.eoo blue
biooded law breakers, while Italy de-
serves 10 be accorded second position.
her places OF detention ha boring thou
aAndS a noblemen.
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editorial Comment.

"Poor old Jones, the grocer, died early
this morning." said the village editors bet
ter half
Huh" exclaimed the local-opinion
molder. "he's been dead for years"
Been dead for years." echoed the as
tonished wife. why, what do you mean 90
Just what said. :" replied the We. ANY
man in business who doesn't advertise is :
dead one."-Chicago Evening News.
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No Doubt Of n Personal Devn.

The assertion which was made re-
Gently in England by military expert
that among the Beers there is a COM
mon belief that the Bible was written
originally in Dutch, has called out from
correspondent of the London Daily
The Afro-American advance., 1900-02-17
A strange Animal,

Terrified City Milkman-Good gracious!
What's that? Mary, bring the gun, quick.
There's a wild beast in the yard.
Mary (who, was once in the eountry)-
Why, you old silly, that's cow.
You don't say so o!"-Tit-Bits.
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na. II. Aavan,nxe..

Queen Victoria always has her new
shoes worn few times by one Of her
maids. After all. there Is seme advaa.
;age. thinks tae Chicago Times-Herald
In being d monarch. even In Eagiaud.
The Afro-American advance., 1900-02-17

hlle we gaHe with
deltght on a
stFuct ure so
grand.
Let us homer the
builierwhe drew
out the pian.
And added, through
years og tufinite
care.
Small stone upon
stone nFmiy nN-
isg them there.
And thoagh this may
be hat a Eirls
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Let us sive credit where u Is certainly due,
Aud pluck from his lauFels one leaf Tor an
other.
SO three cheers for eur Gsoske. and four Tor
his mother
-Msrsate' 5. Underwood. In Yoa,b's coua-
pAn.na.
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AL lcsholes look alike to the %.
faddlss siGbman IA a re,erniag.