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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
ANOTHER MEETING
HAMPTON ROADS COMPANY.
NEW LINE BETWEEN VIEWPOINT
NEWS AND OLD POINT

NEW LINE BETWEEN VIEWPOINT
NEWS AND OLD POINT.
The Newport News Daily Press of
yesterday contains the following:
The Hampton Roads Railway and
the Legislature to operate an electric
railroad between Newport News.
Hampton ana Old Point. The corpora
tors are all wellknown men, and it is
their intention to commence work on
I'm electric system as soon as the
Legislature gives them the power TO
operate.
III addition to building and running
an electric railway line. the company
will have the right TO furnish electric
power ana lights.
Senator Tyler Monday introduced n
bill TO incorporate this company, the
capital stock of which is to he not less
than $4,000 nor more than 100000.
The corporators are:
Alvah H. Martin, clerk OF the Nor
folk County Court, and capitalist
w. j. Nclms, L wcll-known attorney
OF this city.
Il. w. Shields. agent at Yorktown for
the Old Dominion Steamship Company
and the York River Line.
c. Fcnton Day, of Smithfeld, the
Well-knoWn politician.
Thomas w. shelton, an attorney of
Norfolk.
George helms Wise, associate with
Mr.. helms in this city
j. =. Andre Mottu, OF Norfolk. cap
italist.
John s. Wise, OF New York. attor-
ncy
Mir. w. ]. Nelms. when asked ycstcr-
day about The plans of the new COM
pany, stated that his people are serious
in their intention 10 build a railroad
between this city and Old Point. if the
charter is granted. He had no doubt
about the bill passing both houses. The
company has a route in view but. of
course. Mr.. Nclms declined to discuss
that. The principal offices of the com
paly would be in Newport News. Mr..
helms could not say that the power
house will be located here, as the de-
tails have not been discussed sufficient
ly yet To talk with certainty on that
point.
The company will have the privieHs
OF furnishing power and also electric
lights. When asked ms To the light fea-
turo. Mr.. Nclms said that he was not
prepared To say anything in that con-
nection ut this time.
The Hampton Roads Railway and
Electric Company estimates that it will
cost between 100000 and $i00.00O to
build and equip an electric railroad and
a power plant. and it is prepared To
spend that much If there is no hitch In
the granting OF the charter asked for.
The company has all of the backing
necessary. according TO MIR. N.elms, and
=is-in- carnest- aAaMt =.iMinE- N2aNiaaI.t
News another railroad and possibly an
other electric light and power plant
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
Week of PRAYER Meeting.

Notwithstanding the Indictment
weather yesterday there was large
turnout ut the week of prayer SER
vice at The Frcemason street Baptist
church in the afternoon. Rev. w. Il.
Proctor, who had been previously an
ncunced to lead the meeting, was for
some cause absent, and Rev. DR.. 4.
Coke Smith conducted the exercises
.\ftcr the opening hymn Rev. ]. j.
Taylor. -. H.. of Frccmason Street
Church. offered pervent prayer for
Righteousness To prevail among the
rulers; OF the earth and over all the ma
tons and kingdoms of the world. The
hymn, My Country. 'Tis of Thee" was
sung with great spirit.and then special
prayer for rulers and nations was Of
fercd by General Secretary Meacham.
of the Y. VI. c. =. DR.. Smith read as
the lesson the 9th Psalm and the 18th
chapter of Romans. and the hymn
BLOW Yc the Trumpet. Blow" The
subject. Nations and Their Rulers
was introduced by DR. Smith. who
spoke briefly. but pointcdly, to the
question.
The principal speaker was Rev. J..
Ernest Thackcr. of the Second Presby-
terrain Church. who took as the basis of
his address The nation and kingdom
that fears not God shall perish" He
said that Christianity was the soul Of
history. and history was in the hands
of God for his glory. lie then traced
the rise and fall Of the nations that
turned aside from God. and showed that
wherever and whenever a people hon
ored God His blessings followed. He
beautifully and graphically pictured the
coming of Christ and the conquest of
the world to Him.
The service will be held at Epworth
NJ l.. Church at ( O'clock this after
noon. Subject: THE Home, Families
and Schools" Leader. Rev. Ben c..
Herr. Speaker. Rev. DIR. ]. j. TAYLOR.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
Initiation and Smoker.

Ideal Council, Jr. Order United Amer
lean Mechanics. held their regular
meeting last night, and more. All the
Councils of L. y. NJ. united in fra
tcrnal visit to this hustling aggrega-
ton. with the result that something
over 800 members gathered round the
altar and united in the rites. The Ger
cmoncs were correspondingly impress
sive and were heightened in interest
by the speeches OF several members
Of tho Supreme and Grand Councils
Following the regular order of bus
mess was smoker, during which II
number OF impromptu speeches were
made. and these, as we'll as those that
had gone before. were literally APP
plaudcd.
Finally a large class of candidates
were initiated, and the meeting closed
at late hour. Ideal Council holds its
meetings in Eiks' Hail. and that large
audience room was we'll filed with the
members of Ideal and visiting councils.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
A ParIor Social.

The ladies OF the w. c. Il. u. will
give a parlor social tonight at the
residence OF Mrs. Henry Parker. No.
10i Charlotte street. a splendid sup
per will be served At the moderate price
OF % cents. An interesting program has
boen prepared for the occasion. 1t en-
braces recitatons. solos, instrumental
music. magic lantern views OF scenes
in the late war, etc. The public is cor
daily invited.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
Death of aninfant.

Mr.. Harry NJ. and Mrs. Margaret n.
Shacklcton. of No. 9S Mariner street,
were deprived by death at 4:2O o'clock
yesterday afternoon OF their little son,
Curtis West. aged 4 months and 10
days. The funeral will be held from
the residence at 3 o'clock this after
noon.
Little feet. too tiny 70 stray
From the shelter of the Shepherds
care:
Little feet to show 20 us the way
Leading to a home serenely fair.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11

to ask to be excused from voting. lie
said he hardly knew what TO do under
the circumstances. Taking up the
suggestion OF Judge Wilcox for the
postpon'ng general revision until the
next Legislature meets, nearly two
years hence, lie virtually spoke in
favor of this plan. lie suggested that
some changes might so through at this
session of the Legislature.
In regard to the Mayors embarrass-
ment, affecting the powers Of the chief
executive OF the city, Judge Keeling
SAID ne appreciated His Honor's posi-
ton. and further stated that he
thought the Councils meant to have the
benefit of the Mayors suggestions, and
us TO voting he thought it doubtful if
the Mayor had 4 right TO vote anyway.
although, OF course. there would be no
objection The Mayor, he said, could
be excused from voting on such mat
terS as he had mentioned.
MI. Boaman thought the Mayor had
right to vote on all Questions. as he
was named us member OF the COM
mittec.
ANOTHER MEETING.
The meeting adjourned with the un-
Outstanding that another meeting
would be held at the call of the chair
man. Before this action was taken it
was suggested that the members should
nave Il copy OF the proposed amend
nents They were referred TO yester-
DAYS Nirginian-Pflot for this.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11

DELIGHTFUL RELIEF FROM CA
Testimonies. The Rev. \. u. buckley Of
Buffalo. saws: II wish all to know what
q blessing DIR. Agncw'a Catarrhal Powder
this disease for years. but the first time
! used this remedy 1t gave most delight
ful relief. now regard myself entirely
Sold by r. T. Holmes.-iL
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE S

IL YOU HAVE SORE THROAT Pan
Killer will cure It. II YOU have a cough
or cold. Pain Killer will end II. II YOU
have cramps or d!awhoca. Fam Killer
will relieve It. II You cut, burn or bruise
yourself, Pain Killer viii stop tho pain
In short, Il bottle OF Pain Killer on your
shelf Will save you pain. time and money
Avoid substitutes there Is but ono PAN
Killer. Perry Davis. Price &c, and Soc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
DIED.

SIAiAIONS.-Arr. HENRY SINTNTONS
colored. died at his re. iercc, 81 Fourth
street. city. Tuesday morning at 4 O'clock
'rho funeral will take place THURS
DAY, january 18th, p M, from St
1Iuke's a. u. NJ. +. Church corner Scott
and st. Paul streets. lNricnds and ac-
qnaint;inces arc respectfully invited to at
tend.
STRAIGHTFORWARD the residence. No.
~ Mariner street. "Wednesday. January
ION, 1900 at 40 o'clock T. NJ. CURTIS
WEST. infant som of Harry NJ. and Mar
Earct y. Shacklcton aged months and
Funeral from above residence lis
lThurSdayl AFTERNOON ut 3 o'clock
Friends OF the family arc invited to at
tend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
OF CHARTER
Meeting Of the Special Committees
Of the Councils.
Addressos Delivered by several Cit-
1ens I'm Opposition TO Proposed
Amendments "A warning About
Crack ed Ice.

The special committee of the Councils
for the revision of the city charter held
its first meeting last night, with seve-
raj citizens present.
To the surprise of some, it was made
clearly evident before the meeting ad-
journed that opposition will be urged
against any such general revision of
the city's organic law at this time as
the Councils contemplated III appoint
ing this committee. This opposition was
voiced mildly last night By Judge Il. ii.
Wilcox, who was present as Il citizen,
and Mayor Johnston, who is one OF the
members of the committee.
MIR. TAYLOR CHAIRMAN.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. TuZcwcll Taylor, from the Common
Council Tho other members of the COM
mittec Mayor Johnston and Council
men Keeling, Bcaman, Obcrndorfer and
Marx were all present. as was City
Attorney Walter II. Taylor. and the fol-
lowing citizens: McssrS. J. j. Roberts
J. Arnold Daily, Edward Church. Cap
tain II. j. Nichols. superintendent of
Cemeteries l3roughton, james V. Trchy,
Judge r. II. Wilcox, Councilman r. Is.
BoEncy, II. V. Vail ana william Pam
nill Chief kizcr and Captain Prince, Of
the police force.
1t was stated that the committee was
appointed to report upon the advisable
ity of presenting the revised charter,
which was prepared by Il committee of
the Councils in 1898, to the Legislature
for adoption, with any other amend
mcnts as might be deemed advisable
Clerk Stecd was asked to read the
proposed changes to the charter from
the report of the 1898 committee. These
suggested amendments were given in
yesterdays Virginian-P Pilot
After these were read Mr.. Taylor
asked if anyone present desired to be
heard on any OF the proposed amend
merits.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
MIR. DALBY HEARD.

Mr.. Daily was the first speaker lie
directed his remarks exclusively TO that
amendment to section %, proposing
that keeper of the amshousc, street in
spcctor and keepers of the cemeteries
shall be appointed by the .\lmshouse
Committee, the Street. Sewer and
Drain Board and the Cemetery Com
mittec, respectively, by and with the
advice and consent of the Councils. said
officers to hold Office during the pleas
urc OF the committee appointing.
MIR. Daily said he did not think any
benefit would acruc from the proposed
change. Personally. he knew from con-
versation with a large number OF citi-
Zens that the change would be obicc-
tionablc. The people. who now elect
these officers. are jealous OF their rights
MIR. BROuGHTON SPEARS.
Superintendent of Cemeteries Brouch-
ton also spoke against the amendment
above referred to. He said when the
change was first suggested in 1898 he
visited every member OF the committee
and sought to know the reason for the
amendment, but until to-day neither
of the gentlemen had ever shown any
cause therefor. He said he know that
the present Cemetery Committee did
not desire the power to appoint Il
keeper of cemeteries.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
New Embroideries
at little prices.

The sale Started last Monday
with 10000 yards Of The pref
fest edgings and insertings
that ever found their way TO
Norfolk.
Thousands of yards have
been sold since then, but the
assortment is still intact. A
40, OOO-yard stock is not dis
posed of in a day or two, nor
a week or two. Yet the sell
ing at Watts is, al times, phe-
nomenal.
The prices StariM So q .JVd
and then 8, 8, 10, l21a or up
to 25c-eXcellent values.
The llve-cent ones vary from
~ 10 ; inches in width.
They are made of fine cambria,
and the patterns are newly at
tractive. We consider them
quite a haralil
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, d. c.. Jan. 10.-Forecast
for Thursday and Friday:
Virginia: Fair and colder Thursday;
probably rain Friday; variable winds,
becoming northeasterly.
North Carolina: Rain in western, fair
and colder In eastern portion Thursday:
probably rain Friday; variable winds,
becoming northeasterly and increasing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
ION CRACKED ICE"

Mr. Edward Church spoke out in
meeting on the same line. lie said
he was there representing The people
who don't want 10 surrender the right
10 elect the officers mentioned in the
proposed amendment. You are
walking on cracked 10. gcHtfcTncn,
he said. when you undertake to take
away the right Of the people"
Mr. Church said he had no objection
10 any OF the other amendments
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
Joseph Brown
STORE
Special Sale
To-day

of certain Dress Goods.
Lines Of which there's little
and which we wish to close.
These cut prices ought to SO
accomplish and quickly. In
cidents Of the pruning to be
seen in these:
Figured Black Lengths Of 4
yards from 200 to l.4O.
Black Crepon from 90 to 50.
The regular $50 Black Gre
pons at 100.
Figured Dress Patterns,
heretofore 300 at2.}9.
One Dress Pattern-a fancy
Blue formerly priced 6.75, at
2.o9.
A Skirt Length small check
from 200 to 1.25.
Some Suit Patterns at $50,
worth double.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
MAYORS POSITION

Mayor Johnston said he thought he
should state his position to the com
mittce, as ne was somewhat embar-
raised because OF some or the proposed
changes relating TO the powers OF the
Mayor For instance. there is an
amendment giving the Mayor veto
power. and Mr.. Johnston said If the
matter reached vote he would have
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11

TEMPERATURE} RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.
Maximum temperature. :. $1,000. As
Minimum temperature. =. :. $500. 50
Normal temperature. =. -. $3.50. 81
Departure from normal. ..plus S
Departure from normal since jan
uary 1st...... -. ...... ..minus 81
Rainfall in past "a hours. ........ 80
Rainfall since first of month. 49,. Al
Mean relative humidity, :. 800. 9S
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
Norfolk ana Vicinity.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR
TODAY.

Continued rain: stationary tempera-
ture; south winds, becoming variable.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
WATT, RETTEw s. CLAY.
Muslin Underwear
at little prices.

Muslin Underwear such as
the best home-sewers would
make, (better than many Of
them could make) and at about
actual cost OF the bare lnateri-.
ais, minus the time and worry.
Look at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
TIDES.

TIDES.
Norfolk: High water 1856 a. M, 100
p. M; low water 600 Il. IN. 11.57 p. m.
Old Point: High water SIS a. M; low
water 11.S9 "a. m. 1l.36 p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
OPPOSITION DEVELOPS,

Judge Wilcox followed Mr. Church
agreeing with the position taken by the
gentlemen proceeding him. He. how
ever, spoke principally in line of oppo-
sition TO II general revision of the
Charter at this time. lie nut his op-
position on the ground that the people
had not had opportunity TO think over
the changes. and he thought the mat
Ter should be taken up in advance of
The election of city and State lecsla-
Tors SO that these representatives could
DC elected with reference To their po-
sition on charter amendments. He
didn't think there would he time be-
tween now and the close OF the lcgisla-
i've session for ne ncoplc 10 express
themselves as 10 the amendments pro-
posed. Personally, lie said. he favored
some OF these changes, and he men
TONED particularly amendments max
ing provision for an assistant clerk To
the Mayor and providing that the CITY
Attorneys term of Office should be four
instead of two years.
HOLD-OVER COuNCILAEEN
Mr.. Poulson, clerk of tho select
Council, speaking on the amendment
providing that half of the Councjlmcn
shall be 'hold ovcrs," suggested that
in the event OF the passage of sunb
amendment half of the Councilmnn
elected next spring would be short term
and the other long term Councilmon
and that they should not be elected
with reference to the length of their
term, but that they cast lots for the
long and short form after aioc.ior
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
these Muslin Skirts at 81.

Try as you would YOU
couldn't make them for near
SO little, nor can you match
them in any other store, unless
you pay more.
The entire department is
teemlng with other values
equally as good. Many Of
them better.
Read this list Of styles and
prices:
CORSET CovERs-i5 s;ylcs-loc. on up
DRAWERS stylcsAi5c. on up TO sl.25.
GoWMS-lS stylcs-$'c. on up 10 $a.15.
SklRrS-l0 styics--2ic. on up to $500.
CHEM lSt>-lS stylcs-25c. on IN 10 7ac
SKIRT CliEMlSE-2S styles S9c. on up
to $2.oo
CONDENSATION SETs-Includin skirt.
gown, corset cover and drawers-SS6?
S5oo. $50. on UP to Sla.C0
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11
ALFRED A. FARLA AND.

BanJolst of New York City, at Y NJ. c.
4. Hall TUESDAY. January 10th. S:l5 y.
NJ. assisted by Miss Sue Russell. rcciter
1Jc. ing-Iw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-11

CALENDAR.
Sun rises 7:1S a. m; sets 500 p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-16
kENSINGTON AFFAIRS,
Choice of Officers Made by Local Or
ZanizatiOns,
MISCELLANEOUS.

special Correspondence of The Evening Star
kENSINGTON. Md, June 16. 1900
The Ladies Aid and Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies of st. Paurs NJ E.
Church held their regular monthly meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark.
The Ladies' Aid Society decided that the
usual June entertainment should be omit
ted. thank-offerins by the ladies of the
society to be given instead. The annual
election of officers was held. with the fol-
lowing result: President. Mrs G. w. R.,
Stokes; first vice president Mrs B. c.
Tiffany; second vice president, Mrs c. E.
Biggs; third vice president, Mrs. w. w.
Eldridge; secretary. Mrs. f. w. Moore:
treasurer, Mrs. c. L. Harding. The basket
committee was appointed for the year as
fellows: Mrs. F. w. Moore, Mrs. Howard
Fill, Mrs. c. L. Harding, Mrs. Arthur Hem
bricks, Mrs. Clark and Miss Isabel Jack
son. The next meeting of the three socie-
ties will be held at the home of Mrs. T. s.
Gartren
Mr.. James P. Raney entertained his fell
low councilmen and few other guests at
his home Wednesday evening.
The members of Ruth Chapter, Daugh-
tiers of the King, of the Church OF the Adj
vent, Washington. were entertained recent
ly by Mrs. A. r. Platt.
The following appointments have been
made by the mayor: Health officer, DR..
William l.. Lewis; clerk and treasurer Geo
The Woman's Club closed its first year
by meeting Friday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. James T. Marshall, held to elect
officers and transact other business. A
number of changes were recommended and
made in the constitution and bylaws Mrs
Eliza Hartshorn, the outgoing president, had
the privilege of nominating the officers for
the ensuing year, but the society unani-
moasly refused to consider her nominee for
president. and enthusiastically reelected
her. The other officers were chosen as
follows: Vice president, Mrs. N. c. Cum
niLgham; secretary. Mrs. Mary c. Brooke;
treasurer. Mrs. J. Wilson Townsend: cor
responding secretary, Mrs. W. ]. Lewis;
historian, Mrs. James T. Marshall; auditor.
Mrs Madge Thompson. The committee to
prepare the calendar for the years work
consists Of Mrs. Mary Brooke. Mrs. H. c.
Armstrong and Mrs. c. r. Clarke.
The work Of the club will be the continual
ton OF the study of American history, of
parliamentary law and Of the events of
the day. In addition to this the society
will be divided into three departments, deal
ing with music ana art, education and
household economics, respectively, and a re-
port upon one Of these three subjects will
be read at each meeting. The chairman
of the three divisions are: Music and art,
Miss Nannette Milliken; education, Mrs w.
c.. Van Hoy; household economics, Mrs. ].
Wilson Townsend.
Two members failed to signify their in
tention Of continuing the club work, and
their places were filed by the election Of
two Others, making the limit OF thirty mem
bers. with several applicants for member
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-16
Fatal Figure of Speech.
From the Chicago Tribune.

Third day out.
The majestic ship, freighted with its price,
less human cargo. rolled and pitched on the
heaving bosom Of the great deep.
Sun pallid and wan, but hopeful. and
feebly trying TO smile, the young woman
In the pale green gown reclincd in tho
steamer chair.
1t was her first day on deck.
Now, Clara" her businesslike aunt said,
busting about, you are so much better
that you must try to think up something to
amuse yourself with
Think up something's moaned the poor
girl. "Oh, auntie, what did you want to
say that for?''
And she collapsed again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-16
MANOR RIQHELIEU,

N1UfIfIAI DAI, VC1SbI0O.
New hotel built by Richelieu and Ontario Nay.
Co.; accommodation for 400 guests; handsomsly
furnished hot and cold salt and fresh water baths;
steam heat, etc. Climate. combination Of noun
tain and sea air. The hotel Is beautifully stu
sted at the foot Of the LAurdentian mountains,
overlooking the Ct. Iawrencs river: 20 miles wide
Of the =. and o. Nav. CO. from Toronto. Mon
Us week. Send for booilst to TBERT M4iLEk,
Mgr. care Of R. and o. Nav. Co.. Montreal Quebec
my26-s tn, II, 26t-1z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-16
BLOCK ISLAND, r.

BLOCK ISLAND n HOTEL
Fifteen miles at sea; surf bathing; telegraph;
daily boats; electric BELLS orchestra; moderate
prices. Send for pamphlet. Address f. A. BROWN,
Hotel Parkview 30 w. 42d St, New York.
je7ths tn, 1876
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-16
THOUSAND ISLANDS, N. Y.
Thousand Island House,
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N. Y.

Reftted and refurnished steam heat, etc. VIII
open for guests JUNE 10. Send 2-cent postage
stamp for guide :" the Thousand Islands.
je2-s. tu tn, 13t STAPLES & DE WITT. Props.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-16
Hotel TarltOn.

Directly on the beach; most fashionable part OF
The cty all modern ccnvenences. hot and c"ii sea
baths; European plan: cafe attached TARLloN
HOTEL co, HORACE L. BAILEY, Mgr.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-08-15
"THEY SAY"

Have yom heard of the ,errible family
And the dreadful, yenomous thngs they
Why, half the gossip under the SUM-
lf you trace it back, you will find begun
In that wretched House of "Thcy."
A numerous family SO ! am told
And its genealogical tree is old
For ever since Adam and Eve began
10 build us the curious race Of man
Has existed the House of They"
Gossip mongers and spreaders of lies,
Horrid people whom all despise
And let the best of us now and then
Repeat queer tales about women and
men,
And quote the House of "They )"
They live like lords and never labor,
A "fhey's" one task is to watch his neigh
Dor,
And tell his business and private affairs
TO the world at large they are sewers OF
These folks in the House of "rhey."
1t is wholly useless to follow q "They,"
with whip or a gun for he slips away
And into house, where you cannot go,
1t 10 locked and boited and guarded so
This horrible House of "They."
Though you cannot get in, yet they ge
And spread their villainous tales about,
or all rascals inder the sun,
Who have come to punishment,never ont
Belonged to the House of "They"
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.