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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
COMPANY DINNERS.
They Are Dreaded by Guests aud |
Make the Hostess Nervous.

They Are Dreaded by Guests aud
Make the Hostess Nervous.
Writing on Making Company OF
Guests" Edward Box, In The Ladies'
Home Journal. considers at curious
fact that American housewives are so
loath to believe that a dinner with fuss
and feathers is dreaded by the vast
majority of people. The highest COM
pliment We can possibly show guest
at dinner is to let him partake of an
ordinary meal, to let him come quietly
In and be one, of the family yet this
10 the very compliment which we with
hold from him. Instead Of giving q
guest what he would relish most we
give him what he really enjoys least.
LET hostess he ever SO graceful
and tactful, let there be years Of ex-
perience on her shoulders, yet nothing
can conceal from her guests that the
dinner which she is serving Is other
than an unusual one. 1t is a formal af-
fair, and no amount of grace can make
anything else Of 1t. for nothing speaks
so loudly or 30 unerringly as formal
company dinner. Every course shows
It; every movement Of the waitress pro-
claims II; every piece Of china fairly
cries out the occasion.
"And of course no one at the table
really enjoys it. The guest certainly
does not, because he knows he is being
made company of, and that feeling is
always enough to Offset every enjoy
ment. The hostess does not. for she
huan't tba fiina IJar nvaa ara FOR tho
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

1--WE decided not to get that new
dress we talked Of" announced the lit
tie wife, whose husband has big
bank account and makes large deposits
every week.
"But | want It, dearie, just as. much
rs you do, Go ahead and order It,"
mo. | appreciate your kindness,
but I'm not the one TO be extravagant
when economy is demanded. saw
your bankbook this morning, and we
are drawing out money dozen times
where you deposit once. I'll wait till
next year."-Detroit Free Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

II you could buy It at all, rolls OF soft,
sliimmerlng silk and other gifts OF the
products of the orient.
AT the social functions at the Chinese
legation there is quaint blending of
oriental splendor and American SIM
plicity which Is to be found nowhere
else In Washington, for Minister and
Mrs. WI entertain In a manner pecul-
lar to themselves. No better dinners
are given In the city than those over
which Mrs. WI presldes, and her after
noon teas are very popular There Is
at all events general rush to the Chi
nese legation on its reception days. If
the host and hostess are ever bored,
they give no sign of 1t, but smile and
say pleasant words as the long process
sion Of men and women mainly the
latter. file by with curious. eager eyes.
1t was your correspondents good
fortune to attend recent reception at
the Chinese legation.
Upon entering the big, square hall,
with its heavily paneled oak ceiling
and wainscotlng. its polished floor COW
cred with softest rugs. and window
curtains and portieres of unique Chi
nese design. one is Immediately con-
sclous of an air of oriental splendor
and notes the scent of some rare per-
fumes OF the far east. At the foot Of
n beautifully carved staircase sat the
minister's little son. dressed in n soft.
cllnglng robe, with cap and plgtail
complete. He was taking the cards
from the usher and passing them to
the minister's nephew, also In robe.
cap and cue, who carefully number
ed them for future reference. After
giving up their cards the guests were
passed on to the next usher, who upon
entering the reception room annouuc-
cd their names with tremendous So
lemnity and appeared TO say, Behold
the lord mayor of Timbuktu and the
lady mayoress," while In truth, presum-
ably. he gave only the modest names
of the visitors. Upon this impressive
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

WI riNu FANG, chiNESk MINISTER
man. with the tiniest OF feet ana the
gehtiest or small voices She did not
speak much English when she arrived
IN this country, but has added to her
vocabulary until she now gets along
very wei! with visitors, She shares
her husbands progressive ideas nnd
nkes lively Interest In Americans.
their customs and their doings. She Is
or equal rank with her husband, fact
Indicated by various ornaments that
adorn her costume, and Is entitled TO
enter aud leave the room at the side
rather than behind him. Her gowns.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

ready acquired fame for its generous
hospitality. In these days, when we
are talking so much about the open
door" to China, there Is peculiar in.
terest attached to things oriental, and
the establishment of Chinas diplomat
ic representative here, apart from the
engaging personality OF the minister
himself. is one of the most attractive
and interesting places In Washington.
1t may be fairly said that China
could not have II more enlightened,
courteous and efficient envoy than she
has In the person of WI Ting Fang.
He is not only an amiable man. but
n thoroughly accomplished diplomat,
with an excellent command Of the Eng
lish language. acquired In Hongkong
and perfected In England. whittier lie
went to study law, being admitted to
the bar ut Llncoln's Inn.
At the conclusion of his studies in
London Mr.. WI returned to China and
began the practice Of law. But he be-
came known TO III Hung Chang and
was soon attached to his siaff as legal
secretary. Subsequently he was ap-
pointed government superintendent of
railways and while holding this office
supervised the construction of the first
railroad ever built In the Celestial en-
plrc, Il circumstance OF which he Is
very proud. He Is progressive man
and keeps abreast Of the times. Mr.
WI took prominent part In the peace
negotiations between China ana Japan
acting ms first secretary Of the peace
mission aud plenpotentlnry to cx-
change rntliicoilons for the treaty. Lat
er he was named chief director of the
Tlen-tsin university.
Socially the Chinese minister has
scored grcat SUCCESS during his resi-
dencc here, aud .hc present season will
unquestionably add 10 his prestige in
this respect. He has all the attributes
that 20 to make IA man desirable In so.
clety and, dressed In the picturesque
costume of his country, is In constant
evidence at social functions. He en-
tertains. too, asslduously and lavishly
and no cards Of Invitation are more
highly priced and eagerly accepted
than those which come from the Chi
nsse legation.
Mrs, WI, the minister's wife, is a
bright faced, dainty and attractive wo-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

Tortoise shells as they are unloaded
from the ships are far from beautiful.
To be olassed as rough they must be
just as they were when taken from the
tortoises' backs. 1t is not until washed
and secured with acids that their ex-
quislte coloring shows. The same is
true Of the beautiful seashells which
come here from the shoreSof India and
other tropical lands. There is almost
as much difference between them In
the rough and when finished MS there
Is between uncut diamonds and those
that have passed through a lapidary's
hands.-St, Louis Globe Democrat.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

"Did l understand you to say some
thin about teachin the young Idea how
to shootT'' asked Clay county (Ky.)
citizen.
) Yes" answered the man who Is ir-
terc ss,d in the work of education. y
"Well, so fur as this part of the cpun-
try Is concerned you're workln on the
wrong line. What you want to do Is to
watch the boys at recess and lam the
fust one that brings gun to school
with him. ."-Washington Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

The train leaving Union station,
Akron, daily at 2:27 pm. via g., A.,
4 O., Pennsylvania lines, arriving at
Pittsburg $40 pm. and New York
1880 AIN. next morning. Pullman's
hest sleepers Hudson to New York
without change. Supper served in
dining car, leaving Pittsburg. For
sleeping car reservations, tickets and
ipll inf0i nation call on q. ID.
Hopodle, ticket agent. Union station,
Akron, 4t " ~',>'
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
Hereditary Garments,

Tommy-Pop. what is the meaning of
'heredtaryT
Tommy's, Father-Anything that de-
scends from father to son.
Tommy-Then your old clothes that
ana makes over for me are hereditary,
amt they?-Phi'adelphia Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
CLEVELAND, AKRON s.

Union Depot. Market st. .
Going North.
Gin, Columbus & Cleveland. *t6.O5 am
Millersburg e. Cleveland ...s1O:37 am
Pittsburg. Philadelphia &
New York ''2:27 pm
Gin, Columbus and Cleve-
land .................. '"4:16 pm
Going South
Cleveland, Columbus & Gin. ".9:5S am
New York, Phila Ss Akron. .+*11 rs am
Cleveland & Millersburg. :. +4:45 pm
Cleveland. Columbus & Gin. t+9.O7 pm
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
BALTIMORE & OHIO.

Union Depot, Market street.
Depart West.
Tiffin, Fostoria & Chicago. s1O:lO am
Tiffin. Fostoria Il Chicago. ~s7:50 pm
Chicago vestibuled, limited. +'11:15 pm
Arrive from the West.
Chicago and New York vesti-
buled, limited ........... ."1:50 am
Chicago and Pittsburg. 1885 am
Chicago, Akron and Cleve-
land ................... 's;10 pm
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
PITTSBURG & WESTERN r. r.
Union Depot, Market street.

pVpo', NhhIhtt btIttl.
Leave for the East.
Chicago and New York vesti-
bule, limited ............ ss1:55 am
Warren, Youngstown, Pitts
burg ...... ''e:4o am
Warren, Youngstown, Pitts
burg ......... ~. '1:1o pm
Plttsburg, Washington, Phil
adelphia, New York, de- ,H
parts G. 4. e. V. Ry., How
ard street station. 49,. ss4:cO pm
Arrive from the East.
Washington, Pittsburg, Cleve-
land,arriyes G. T.& v. Ry.,
Howard street station. ). 1880 am
Pittsburg and Akron ...... *11:53 am
Pittsburg, Akron and Chica-
go ...................... -. ..7:25 pm
New York, ,Washington,P Pitts
burg and Chicago .**11:09 pm
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

Jlmson-Doctor, am getting too
stout for coufart, and want your ad-
rice. @
Doctor-Nothing reduces flesh like
worry. Spend two hours day think
Ing OF the unpaid bill you owe me.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03


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OF lpnd
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

Hope is 6atterer, but the most up
right of all parasites, for she frcquents
the poor mans hut as well as the pal
ace ot HIS suncrinrs.- shpnstone
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
AKRON markets.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

Grain.
Wheat, per bu. 69c.
Rye, per bu., 5Sc.
Oats, per bu., 29c.
Corn, shelled, per bu., B6c.
Ear corn, per bu., 10 to 18c.
Corn, cracked, $500 per ton.
81 Seeds.
Glover (large), per bu, $3.50 to $4.25
Glover (small) per bu, $3.50 to $4.25
Glover, crimson, per bu, $500
Glover, white, per bu, 81.
Glover, alsike, So
Timothy, per bu, $l.0O to slips
Mill Feed-Chop.
Corn, oats and barley, per cwt., S5c
Corn and oats, per cwt., SOC.
Middelings, per cwt., No. l.; 95c.
Bran, per cwt, 75c
Flour.
Spring wheat, per sack, sl.25
City brands, per sack, $l.00 to 81 10
Rye flour, per sack, $l.00
Graham flour, per sack, lO-lb, Doc
Hay.
Timothy, No. baled per ton, $500
Timothy, No. bulk per ton, 81.
Glover and timothy, No. | baled
per ton, 91k to $40.
Clover and timothy, No. ! bulk per
ton, s10.50 to $ll
Clover, No. baled per ton, $500
Clover, No. bulk per ton, 50
Straw.
Wheat, baled per ton, IS.
Wheat, bulk per ton, So
Oats, baled per ton, $3.50
Oats, bulk per ton, $4.50
Rye, per ton,$8.
Rye, bundle, $ll per ton
Meats.
Beef, live per lb, 8 to Sic
Beef. dressed per lb, 6 to BIC
Pork, live per lb 31s to 4c
Pork, dressed per lb to Sic
Mutton, live per lb 81e to 4jSc
Mutton, dressed perlb &c
Lamb, dressed per lb 81sc
Lamb, live per ID AZ to DC
Veal, live per lb to 5
Veal, dressed per Id s oS16c
Ham. cured per lb So to l0Ac
Shoulder, cured per ID &c
Bacon, cured per lb to Sc
Beef, dried per lb 10 to 16c
Hides,
Cured, beef No |, per lb IO1lc
Cured, beef No 2, per lb 9Ic
Green, beef No |, per lb sac
Green, beef No 2, per lb 7s4c
Cured, calf No /, per lb lie
Cured, calf No 2, per Id 10c
Green, calf No !, per lb 1016c
Green, calf No 2, per lb 9l6c
Sheep pelts, 76c to $l.0O,
Tallow per Id, ~ to 41ac
Farm Produce.
Butter, Elgin creamery, per III, 25c
Butter, country, per Id, IS to zoe
Butter, cooking, per ib, 12c
Lard, country, per lb, 8 and 81ac
Lard, city, per lb, 61lc
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz 24c
Chickens, live, per ID Ito Sc
Chickens, dressed, per lb 8 to 10c
Turkeys, dressed 10 to lie
Ducks, dressed 10 to l2c
Potatoes, per bu 86 to 40c
Navy beans, per bu, sails
Marrowfat beans, per bu, $3.50
Maple syrup, per gal, 85 to Toe
Onions, per bu, 40c
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
RAILROAD TIME TABLES

"Daily: all others daily except
Sunday. Central Standard
Time.
ERIE RAILROAD co.
Erie Depot. Mil st.
Going West.
NO. j. Express .S:36 pm
No. % Limited vestibule. ..... 7:O6am
No. IL" To Akron only ....... 9:35 am
No. 13, Huntington special. 1922 pm
No. ~ Pacific express ...... 6:52 pm
No. 81 Accommodation. ..... $40 am
Going East.
No. 81 Limited vestibule 90. 1929 am
No. 12f Express ............ S:54 am
No. ~ New York special. /. {. 1850 pm
No. 16" Chautauqua express, 4:25 pm
No. 3S. Accommodation. 49,. 400 pm
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
The 8. 8 o. R. R. Is the shor,es.

And quickest route Akron to Chi
cago and points west. For tickets
and full information see @. ID. Hon
odle, railroad and steamship agent
Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

oi
rNton
cgene icahc The
moi
enables einoc
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

WAsHINoToN. Jan. 1.-The presidents
New Year reception sets the social ball
rolling in the national capital and form
ally opens what promises TO be the
nost brilliant season in recent years.
In the gay capital in this its gnyest
senson there is perhaps no place where
entertainments will be more elaborate
than at the Chinese legation, which,
under Minister WI Ting Fang, hns 81
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
Winter Tourist Ilckats

Now on sale, via o., A. & @. Ry. to
the south and southwest. For tick
cts and full information see g. D..
Honodle, railroad and steamship
agent. Union depot lt-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
Lung Diseases.

Diseases.
20
mud
Ins oi
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
RETAIL PRICES.

Butter, Elgln creamery, per lb, 82c
Butter, country, per lb, 25c
Butter, cooking, per lb, 10 to 15c
Butterine, per ID, Is to zoe
Oleomargerine, per lb, zoe
Lard. country, per lb, l0c
Lard, city, per lb, 10c
Lard, compound, per lb, SC
Eggs, strictly fresh per doz, 2sc
Chickens, live per lb, 10 to lie
Chickens, dressed per lb, 18c
Turkeys, dressed l6c
Ducks, dressed l3c
Potatoes, per bu, 90c
Oats, per bu, 80 to 82c
Corn, ear, per bu, 26c
Corn, shelled, per bu, 40c
Corn, cracked, per lb, 10
Hay, bailed, per cwt, 75c
Straw, baled, per cwt, 35c
Onions, per bushel 81.
Celery, per bunch,l ,l0c
Cheese.
York State. per lb, 1Sc. ~.
Swiss, per lb, 1sc.
Full cream, per ID, 18c
Miscellaneous.
Salt, per bbl, Wadsworth $l.Io, N.
Y.$l.15
Rock salt, per lb, lc
Oil meal, per lb, 20
Crushed oyster shells, Doc cwt.
Crushed bone, per lb, 2lfc
Linseed oil, boiled per gal, 62c
Linseed oil, raw per gal, soc.
Turpentine, per gal, 75c
White Lead per cwt, SO.
Nails, Sd wire common per cwt,
$3.50
Nails, Sd steel cut common per cwt
50. .35
Nails, Sd cut common per cwt,$s.6o
Lumber.
Hemlook bill stuff $l9'per m
Norway bill stuff $28 per m
Yellow pine siding No. $27 per m
Yellow pine flooring No. common
s2b per m
Yellow pine ceiling No. $27 per m
White pine lath No. l, $500 per m
White pine lath No. 2 $3.50 per 1000
Clear red cedar shingles $3.50 per
1000,
Clear hemlock shingles sa.75 per
1000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
Kidneys and
Bladder.
Diseases Of the
Digestive Organs.

Diseases Of the The following Of
IL
o Ofcnchc
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
THE NORTHERN OHIO TRACTION
f COMPANY.
The A., b. & G. Railroad.
Waiting room, North Howard st.

Time Card, Nov. 20, 1890. .e
Cars for Cleveland leave corner How
ard and Market streets every hour
from o;3O a. m. to $40 p. m. and to
1880 p. m. Saturdays and Sundays
6;3O a. in., $3.50 II. M. and every half
1880 p. m. A q
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
A New Train For New York,

Pills.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
WEAK AND DISEASED MEN.

o. Youthful
of
by
andy
uiei
h Men
and successful weak
a
usaren
totally speedily youthful
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
HOW WE ENTERTAINS
CHINESE LEGATION is POPULAR IN
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

Famed Fer Gracious Hospitality.
Invitations to Their Elaborate Es-
tabIisbment Are Eagerly Sought.
The Oriental Room.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03

The science Of Medicine has improved wonderfully during the
who have confined their researches to eomparatiyey limited field
investigating in and original manner the
and chronic diseases.
During this period complete record has been preserved
vast number of disorders has led discoveries regarding their
methods
aysy limited ned has resulted an immense practice We have constantly
treatment hundreds
United States Canada British Columbia and Mexico Dr.
medical
clans, among whom are some of the abest specialists
After twenty the
found most successful the Of chronic diseases II harmless
following diseases quickly give to its remarkable
Kidneys The kidneys he
rsuls sponfD
nor
'front.'
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-03
Cheese.

York State. per lb, lsc.
Swiss, per lb, 1Sc.
Full cream, per ID, 16c
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
FROM MANY SOURCES.

More coffee is used in the United States than in any other country, the annual consumption being not far from 450, ,OOO, GOO pounds, for which American importers pay about e1S,O00,OO ,OO0 to the growers.
 Aluminium, which had no commercial existence a few years ago. was pro duced in the United States last year to the extent of 5,2O00 900 pounds, valued at z $50 000 which is one-tenth of the cost of ten years ago.
 The larynX of a man in Sydney, Aus tralia, became useless, through disease, and he lost his voice. Prof. Stuart of the University of Sydney made an ar tifcial one, and it can be so regulated as to make the voice soprano, tenor, contralto, or bass at will.
 Pie eaters will be pleased to learn that a lately invented tin pie plate, with holes in the bottom, prevents a soggy undercrUst. A woman is the in- ventor. A crinkled rim of this same plate presses together the edges of the upper and lower crusts, and prevents the escape of juice.
 It is said that the word "silhouette' originated from the niggardliness of a French minister of finance. named M. Silhouette. Under his rule the meanest tricks of economy were practiced, and the courtiers had their portraits paint ed entirely in black, with profile view, claiming that M. Silhouette had left them so poor that they could not afford anything more costly.
 A Berlin physician has written an ar ticle on the dangers resulting from what are considered insignificant wounds. For instance, in thirteen wounds to the thumb, permanent dis ability followed in 60 per cent of the cases.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
BURLINGTON ROUTE.

NEW THROUGH TRAINS TO PORTLAND AND PUGET SOUND. "The Burlington-N Northern Pacific Ex- press" A NEW DAILY THROUGH TRAIN from Kansas City and St Jo- seph for Lincoln, Northwest Nebraska, Black Hills. Wyoming, Montana. Washington, Tacoma, Seattle, Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon, via Bill ings Montana-the short line and time saver to the Upper Northwest. To Cen< tral Montana in 43 hours; to the PusD Sound in 70 hours from the Missouri River. Through coaches and chair cars, through tourist sleepers, through dlnlng car service an1 standard sleepers. This is the main travelled road Missouri River to the Northwest
 NUMBER 15, Kansas City and St. Joseph to Nebraska, Denver. Colorado,
 Utah, Pacific Coast and the Northwest, via Ogden; also to the Northwest Montana, Washington. Oregon, via Lincoln and Billings. Weekly Califor- nia Excursions.
 NUMBER 2@, "Nebra ska Colorado Express" from Kansas City and St. JOSepn-llle ldtSSl ulSHl lidiii AoA w braska Colorado, Utah and Pacific Coast.
 TO THE EAST: Chicago and St.
 Louis, greatly improved trains in time and equipment.
 TO THE NORTH: Best trains daily to Omaha. St. Paul, Minnesota and the l Lake Region.
 L. w. WAKELEY, G. P. A., St. Louis. Mo.
 L. J. BRICKER, T. P. A., S23 Main St Kansas City, Mo. 1 HOWARD ELLIOTT, Gen. Man., i St. Joseph, Mo.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
HOW MIME. WU DRESSES.

Much has appeared in print of the Chinese minister's opinion of American women, their dress, opinions, and hab- its, but comparatively little is heard of his little wife. It is stated. however, that Mime. Wu has remained faithful to the oriental costume, and, aside from her cramped feet, is an object of envy to many an American woman who would like the opportunity of wearing such comfortable robes. She wears brilliant petticoat of red or blue, just short enough to show her tiny feet, and heavily embroidered in gold. Over this she wears Q tunic of black and purple, also richly embroidered. The large gold eagle on her breast signifies that she stands in equal rank with her husband, and can enter or leave a room side by side with him, instead of dropping lit tle behind, as would be required if her rank were lower than his. Her hair is banded with black satin, and shows a rare jewel at the front, with artificial flowers forming a picturesque group back of each ear. Mime. Wu's Jewels are said to be almost priceless.-Phila- delphia Inquirer.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-17
LAWTON'S IDEA OF IT.

When examined by the war depart nent investigating committee. General Lawtons answers showed him every whit a soldier. Asked where he fixed the responsibility for not having tents for the sick, he replied:
 T don't fix it at all, because I don't think there is any responsibility about it.
 Replying to the question as to wheth- CT the navy should not have control of the transports. he answered, promptly:
 No, indeed"
 You think that the army ought to have control of them?'
 Absolutely" was the laconic reply.
 While they are acting together" Colonel Denby asked.
 Lawton's reply was as quick as a fash:
 They won't act together. That is where I make my point. Two men can not command the same affair. .'-BostCn Journal.