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, 1900-05-17
FIGHT ON THE zANp RIVER.
Engagement in which the Beers We're
worsted Was Severe One.

London, May ia special dis
patch from Riet Spruit, dated May
10th, describing more fully yester-
days operations, says:
General Hamilton's scout had on
two previous days ascertained he
Beers position and strength. Wednes-
day night the Cheshire regiment
crossed the river, ~cntrenched them
selves and prepared to hold the passage
for the regiments following.
AT daybrcak Thursday the main
body crossed nj two or three points.
The mounted infantry was then in ac-
ton, driving Off the advance Beers,
preparatory to n general forward move
ment. The Boer right first gave way,
but Tucker and Hamilton had a tough
err task on the left. The Beers had
six guns and served them well, work
ing with great determination, but the
British worked up closer and closer,
their guns meanwhile firing i~ncessant-
ly.
THE East Lancashire and Sussex
regiments by IL O'Clock had worked
well to the front. The order was Civ
en- and like a flash the two regiments
sprang forward simultaneously, and i'll
a few moments had secured two com
manding ridges.
1.-THE advanced line was now within
1900 yards of the Beers main trench,
and the latter were already losing
heart from the demonstration on their
flank, but they kept up a rapid, though
wild fire.
"At this moment the final charge
was ordered. and away went the Ian
cashires and the Sussex regiment
again, but the Beers could not stand.
and they fairly bolted. The rout of
the Beers along the whole line was
then completed"
, 1900-05-17

Heavy feeders on animal food are
predisposed to all kinds of infiamma-
tory disorders, and when any such
person finds himself getting out of
condition he may safely hedge in the
matter of flesh food. cutting down the
amoun of such food or emitting it
altogether with perfect safety. A
strict vegetarian diet, even, cannot be
called an experiment, since we know
that millions of people thrive on it,
and no one could ever starve on it.
With fruit. nuts. milk and eggs added,
nc lack of variety need be felt. The
Japanese are a healthy. handsome
race. They are plump and hearty, but
little beyond simple vegetarian diet is
the rule there. The Tikisha men walk
and trot forty miles a day with n
seated passenger and seem proof
against fatigue II they thrive on a
diet chiefly of rice.
, 1900-05-17

While it would have been crafty
ing to many friends of Senator Quay,
to have him seated by the senate,
they have what satisfaction is to be
gained from the bare refusal of the
senate to seat him. The question in
volved in his case deserved an ex-
preston of the senate. n a more
decisive one would have been prefer
able. A difference of two votes is too
small to give emphasis such as ought
to be given in deciding n way or
another.
, 1900-05-17
Do Your Feet Ach. ana n,r,,

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot.
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen s. Olmsted, LeRoy. N Y
, 1900-05-17

An Atchison woman whose amh,.,
IN life is TO hold her tongue, locls tlon
self up alone in her room whenever a na
is troubled about anything. In sne
way she cheats the sympathetic fr, ois
who coaxes her to tell your trart eld
to me, dear child" and saves herr.
the humiliation of telling too mrcS ef
Atchison Globe. ueh'-
, 1900-05-17

The modern extinction of neipbh,.
illness is deplorable." 'Humph, | enss,
you've never lived in a block wbs,s
you were the only family that had I.
telephone, have your d
, 1900-05-17

Success is the result of perseverance
Many a boy who began by turning a
grindstone grew up and became an or
gan grinder.
, 1900-05-17

If the British would only look for
the Beers where they don't expect to
find them they would doubtless como
upon them with greater frequency.
, 1900-05-17

The American Steel and Wire COM
pany is not arranging for an edition
of Gates Aiar."
, 1900-05-17

If the United States n Fpo,o.,
should form an alliance there wonld "
little chance for enemies to oyeroaL "
us. When men and women keen ~
their health with Hostetter's Stomo Up
Bitters, there is little chance of y
tacks from disease, as 1t steadIes az a.
nerves and increases the appetite, ~
ii. Hy
, 1900-05-17

A woman never thinks of anything
special she wants to say until some
other woman is talking.
, 1900-05-17

The indolent man knows nothing OF
the enjoyment resulting from honest
labor.
, 1900-05-17

New York may yet become known
as Prizefghtersville.
, 1900-05-17

They will never be able to convince
Butler that Bobs is a great military
chieftain.
, 1900-05-17

The helm is but a little thing, yet
1t governs the course of the ship.
, 1900-05-17

The jolly barber is always ready tc
scrape an acquaintance.
, 1900-05-17

When everything else fails a beau
tiful bonnet will turn a woman's head.
, 1900-05-17

The more o think OF some men
the less you think of them.
, 1900-05-17

Improper by Proxy.
Judge Jenkinson gave me a shock ,b,,
morning" 'S
How so?"
d" ! met a man that looked like him eat.
ing peanuts along the street"
, 1900-05-17

Pity the poor steel mani He is
wandering about New York anxiously
waiting and watching for some one
TO serve a summons on him and no
one does It. Oh, hard indeed Is the
lot OF the man who wants to be ar
rested aud can't secure his hearts
desire,
, 1900-05-17

Not the least alarming phase of the
situation in South Africa is the fact
that the black natives out-number the
whites in the proportion of twelve to
one. In the case of a prolonged ON
flct between the Beers and the Eng
lish the attitude of the natives is al
together uncertain. In Cape Colony
there are 100000 white residents and
four times hat number of blacks. The
white population of the Transvaal Is
estimated at 100000, as compared with
$50, 900 natives. In Natal the total
number OF whites is not more than
$1,000, while the blacks number $780,
900. In the Orange Free States the
blacks outnumber the whites in the
proportion of nearly three to one. In
Rhodesia there are 100000 natives
and a white population which rela-
lively amounts to nothing. In British
Central Africa $4,000 blacks are OPP
posed to a tiny ban of not more than
600 English soldiers. In fact, all
through South Africa the negro prob
lem is likely to grow in importance
during the continuance OF hostilities.
In Paris 1t has been customary for
cyclists to go to the nearest restau-
rant and to initiate their tires with the
help Of carbonic acid apparatus, which
is used to give a head to the beer. but
it is found that a pneumatic tire infat-
ed with carbonic gas soon loses its re-
silienCy, II the gas escapes with re-
markable rapidity.
, 1900-05-17

A seat in the New York stock ex-
change has Just sold for SAL 500. II
the Increase continues. they will soon
be as high as seats in the United
States senate.
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Never disturb a man while reading his
paper.
Never AJAX a fat man for anything while
pulling on his boots.
Never speak to man until he has had
something good 20 eat.
When YOU want anything walt until
your husband has had his breakfast and
then help him tsnderiy into hia coat and
while behind him. smoothing his collar
the right way. ask for II.
When he looks injured and piaIntive ex-
anime his plate, there h sure to be a va
eancy.
II he lies on the sofa after dinner ana
shakes the house with his snores accuse
him not Of sleeping. for he IL merely
thinking with his eyes shut"
IL he says he IS going to the club for
an hour. dear" bid him adieu for The
evening
II he loses ins handkerchiegn every.
where but at home. let him have HE ssra
way about h~that the waAhartyasaaa IA
dishonest without your knowing IL.
~ you want him 10 do anything. never
tell him ~ IL good for him. Tor he viii
not be tied 10 woman's apron strinxs
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inspectjon. After passing through the
car the conductor returned, scanned eacn
passenger closely, then went outside and
conferred with the porter OF the sleeper
just ahead.
she SAYS he's in the smoker now. sah.'
"But i've taken the tickets there, and
no one gave me two. IN speak to her
again"
Entering the sleeper, he approached the
little bride. II fear, madam. your nus
band has been left behind No genue-
man has given me two tickets
But 1 saw him go in there" she fait-
cred the brown eyes growing misty
The conductor, accustomed to all kinds
Of ueople began to think the lady an I'M
postor but the beautiful eyes Appealed 10
him so pathetcally and hewilderlhsly ne
could only stamuner. We'll. III Try again
Accordingly, he returned 10 the smohe''
Hartman had finished his paper but the
old smell of -mindedness was stili
upon him. He and the conductor were ola
acouaintances, and the latter, who, hy the
way had heard OF his passenger weak
ness upon more than one occasion, ac-
eosted him and confided his perpiexity 10
him. s 4.
in this car. but no one has given me two
tickets. She seems all right, pretty hl-
lie thing but one never can tell
Our benedict experienced a decided glow
OF sympathy for the distressed lady, M
spired doubtless by his new responsioii-
ties.
TOO bad" he said. Husband must
have been left. of course. Present me
Perhaps my wife and l can be of service
to her" The tender infection he placed
upon the unaccustomed title would nave
melted the heart OF stole.
The conductor stared for a moment, then
calculated: Your wifel And when, pray,
were you married.
Today" returned Hartman, sweiling
perceptibly with pride and newly acquired
dignity.
A food OF light penetrated the railroad
mans consciousness as Hartman spoke.
He controlled himself, however, and mere
" said: IAN right. Come with me-
The ex-bachelor followed him closely
into the sleeper and along the aisle to the
section where, her eyes stih suffused with
tears, sat his bride of but a few short
hours.
"Oh Henry" she said reproachfully.
Elizabeth Robbins Berry in the Woman's
Home Companion.
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Patriotic Hair Dr@..inx.

Surely one of the most extraordinary
entertainments ever given for cause"
was that OF tina London hair dressers to
raise money TO swell the lord mayors
relief fund for British soldiers at the
Transvaal. The Club de la Societe du
Progress de la Couture, whose headauar-
tiers are In Soho, and numbers $50, mas
tiers and assistant hair dressers. gave a
show. followed by parade and dance;
forty-two picked members gave the use
of their models and the benefit Of their
skill. To quote from London Chrorioie:
Most of the dressings were historical
and alregorical. interspersed with few
fantasies and modern STYLES. including
the Soiree 1900. But two styles were even
more up To date, in name at any rate.
NJ. Dabosch contributed 'Ladysmith,'
which. however seemed 10 resolve itself
into "a modification OF the Empire COM
posed OF brown rinsiets hanging over the
nape OF the neck. while the back hair
was confined by n network OF velvet
studded with pearls. The symbolism OF
the "rransynai by MIR. Berry. however,
was far more apparent ia the uninisiated.
\ Young lady with dropping eyes was al
most overpowored by her hair OF ieaden
grayl This was surmounted by cres-
cent bearing tho word 'Transvaal' up6n
which three Dutch fiags, very dininu-
tive, were posed. Above the brow three
British shirs. on one side marked Eng
land on the other Colonies were on
their way Scotch tartan ana the green
OF Erin were crossed, and tasefully work
Ell into the mass OF hair at the back. su-
preme over all hoRted the Union Jack OF
respectable size the white straamer at
taohed bearing the device rlule BritAn-
nia'
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BACHELORS WEDDING
JOURNEY.
r.NRy HARTMAN had been SO con-

UENRY HARTMAN had been so con-
" frmed an old bachelor as to nave
ceased to be of interest TO the vast
majority OF the gentler sex. Appar-
entity he had been predestined to
single life from the hour of his birth. Not
withstanding, he was in the prime OF ire.
OF distinguished appearance. ana possessed
OF comfortable fortune and his numerous
deeds of unostentatious philanthropy oaus-
ed him to stand we'll in the community. IL
he had any besetting sins they were self
sufficiency and absent mndedness-partic-
ularly the latter.
1t was still whispered that in his youth
he had been apparently deeply interested
in a beautiful girl. who in turn had not
been wholly Indifferent Suddenly her
manner changed but not until after her
marriage had the truth been told.
He had volunteered his services as es-
cort to the young lady and her mother
upon a certain important social occasion
When the evening arrived, however, ne
attended alone. and was most persistent
in his inquiries concerning the nonappear-
ance of the ladies'. He had simply for
gotten the engagement. For time ne
wondered at their changed demeanor
toward himself then settled down con-
tentedly to solitary life.
For twenty years he had been voted in
corrigible and tacitly left to his unfail-
ing self-devotion. But one day there APP
pt0fed IN MS SpStdi ClINit
little brown-eyed widow-a dainty. cling
ing creature, who made her way straight
to the heart of this most invulnerable of
men.
wave OF excitement followed the an
nouncement of the engagement. and dire
predictions concerning the future of the
bride-to-be were INDUCED in. The we'd
ding occurred without mishap. largely be-
cause of the interest and watchfulness of
the brides brother. who officiated as best
man. But, unfortunately, this important
functionary, believing his duty complete.
allowed Hartman and his bride to depart
alone upon their wedding journey.
Arriving at the great station, our erst-
while bachelor, true TO the habit of years,
procured one ticket and a section in the
sleeper. Thither he escorted his newly
made wife, saw her comfortably seated,
and excused himself TO smoke.
Going outside, he lit a cigar and saunt-
cred up and down, meanwhile thinking
tenderiy OF the little woman who had
certainly twined herself very closely about
his heart. newsboy accosted him, he
boa1ht a paper mechanically. then re-
sumed his reverie, from which he was
again aroused by a shril "Ail aboard.'
As his cigar was not consumed, he
stepped into the smoker, which was the
rear car. He seated himself and opened
his paper, soon becoming obliyious to all
else save it's contents.
He reused slightly at the familiar
.'Ticnet" spoken by the conductor at his
side, but resumed his paper when he had
passed over the strip of pasteboard for
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I, may all be joke, but a great many
seeming Jokes are taken seriously once
they set 90 be the fashion. Jokes or not
a fashion item g going the rounds 10
the enect that the very latest idea in
headgear for womanklnd is the s'oom
raul' hat, or bonnet. whichever Il viii
be called.
The new hat IS TO be just the plain.
oid-fashioned, rst-hrimmed plug" worn
BY President Kruger when he sits for his
picture IL Is TO De decorated VITA n uatty
little bow Of ribbon and T. 20 b., perchad
isNntily atop tho fuzzy curls of lovely
woman this spring. There will be no
FUSS and feathers about "a, and tn that
respect II will carry out the simile 20
Dom Paul The price, however, will
be As hcsrtbreakingly high as the price
OF any new lad,
Thus Is the Transvaal making ITSELF
more and more living. breathing force
Ia the affairs Of the world, II f. a puis-
SAINT nation, indeed. that can wrench
the fashion setting privilege from frtv-
olous Paris and dear old London. and
DO H. too, With such n prim. ungaigly
AFFAIR as the "oom Paul" bonnet
The fair wearers q The now hat will
not necessarily be Boer sympathixers
for the devotces OF fashion do not al
ways let their heads rule their hearts
Perhaps the "oom Paul" hat viii be pref
ty~-big sleeves were SO considered az one
time. but It Is 90 be hoped that willful
woman viii not conclude that the 'Oon,
Paul pipe must so with "oom Paul. hat
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Wbdt Ucrr1en Tire DOING
WORLD FASHION OUT OF IT.

- GUILD the scheme evolved by Mrs
Milton II. Losee find contamination.
Kansas City win have the most
~ unique school In the world a servant
girls school
The plan contemplates the erection OF
"a $4,000 college for housekeepers and
maids, where experienced teachers will
instruct in all the branches OF household
art, and the diploma awarded to the grad
uate VIII assert that the holder has passed
creditable examination IN all OF the
courses of instruction. including depart
ments In laundering, scientific cooking OF
meats and vegetables and in the making
OF breads and pastries hand sewing. waist
and skirt cutting. nursing and care OF the
sick, chamber work, dishwashing, sweep
ing. and, in fact. all of the branches nee
essary to complete Housekeeping
IT IL the purpose 10 erect a building
where 100 servant girls can be accomoeat-
ed as resident pupils. the building TO in
clude a complete banquet hall The pupils
Will live in the building, and, aside from
the course of study already outlined will
receive instruction in the proper care OF
themselves. so as TO make them fit from
every standpoint for the IDEAL servant.
Banauets viii be served and small parties
catered TO, the public can have fine wash
ing done here, and the products of the
school VIII be placed on the market thus
demonstrating the work of the Institution
In a practical way The scheme NAV be
carried further, and ward schools estab-
hshed for the poorer people. where the
same branches may be taught,
rms is 50 good story that IL seems
necessary to make explanations con-
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on the table They leave their PURSES
they leave gold watches, they leave hand
kerchiefs, and they leave all sorts OF
things
n Err monthly bill had been sent In from
II the grocery and she looked Il over
carefully There was mistake. For
one article she had been charged twice.
She nut on her hat with patient long
suffering air and started for the grocery.
at would be different" she said to the
grocer. 'if did not pay my bills regn-
larly, but I am sure you cannot complain
OF having to wait for your money"
ut Is altogether a mistake, ms'am "
said the grocer meeklyi well change IT.,
of course"
VERY we'll" returned the woman. "ouly
/ want you to be more particular. don't
like 10 feel Obliged to examine my bills
every time ! receive them"
yes. indeed / know just how ft Is"
exclaimed woman who had been listen
ing eagerly. at was Just such thing
that happened to me In this very store.
they charged me for cherries three times.
The worst OF that was. too. am not fond
of cherries
.'But you know how that was. ma'am.'
interrupted the grocer: you talked 10 me
about cherries then you talked to, the
clerk about them. and then you talked to
tne cAsnttf, anu we ah tnaTEtu YOU
Eyes. but 1t is very strange that IL
should have happened TO he those cher
ries. l know how TO sympathize with
anybody who IL charged two or three
times for thing. Why. l almsot never
think of eating cherries II IL the one
fruit that don't care about. II | eat
them II IL only two or three at a time. but
those cherries happened TO look particu-
larry nice and I thought 10 myself he
lieve I should really enjoy few of those
nice black hearts, YOU know. But then
when l got them home didn't I never
can eat more than two or three. and then
to think OF charging me for three quarts
when I dislike them so. Now. II II had
been grapes or even -four, Il would
have been different, I only ordered them
because they happened TO look so good. I
remember II distinctly. and II was three
years ago this summer"
Then, having given her order. she de-
Parted AMI the grocer heaved a weary
sigh, 1--WE d, make mistakes once in a
while" he said. but we never forget
them
TO take away the yellow mark that
high collars bring to the neck, rup ev-
cry night with melted cocoa butter.
and apply lotion made Of eight ounces
each Of rose water and alcohol and one
half a dram OF tincture OF benzoin. This
will whiten the neck IN two weeks Yet
an thix would he unnecessary We're we 20
learn that soft siiken stocks for outdoor
wear and slightly low neck for the house
are Just ass slightly as that abominatio n
the stiff linen collar
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corning 1t. One always feels that
really good story may have been the in
vention of some busy brain rather than an
actual happening. But this IL an actual
happening and the story's family tree could
be given in full, with family and Christian
names. 1t Is car story, and the hero and
heroine are a laborlng man and woman
of leisure, well dressed IL not well bred.
The seats in the car were all taken. the
lahoring man having one. hut he rose Inn
mediatey when the woman entered the
car. giving her his seat. and she took 1t
without word.
II think | left package in that seat,
ma'am.' the man said a minute later hay-
ing turned the matter over for a time In
his none too rapid brain.
Without a word the woman rose. and
the .aboring man slipped back into 1t again.
Perhaps the next time any one gives
YOU a seat" he said. as he settled himself
comfortably. you win say Thank YOU
A LII the new chidrens frocks are COM
~ ing In very long WASTED, they say at
the woman's Exchange, where they
make a great many ctSldren's clothes for
their best customers, and where many
pretty things for wear in the South are
now going out. Many of the wash gowns
are OF pique. with chambray or linen coli
lars in colors or plain chambray frocks in
colors with white collars. Linen Is pretty,
but chambray washes extremely well. and
il consequently very popular. More pink
and blue Is used than anything else in col
ors. though occasionally red collars and
trimmings are put on.
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here since then" the superintendent says.
There were two girls who came in after
a shopping expedition one day who be-
came terribly excited. They were sisters,
evidently. but had been shopping separate
". and each thought the other had money.
They had a good luncheon, and when they
came 10 pay the bill they found that they
had only 80 cents. They were seriously
frightened. thought for moment they
would go into Mysteries. But ! told them
all they had TO do was to give me name
and address and bring In the money some
other time, l have never lost cent yet.
Instead. women leave money like this"
and he pulled a crumpled s. bill from his
pocket. That was found just that way