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Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
FORGETTING HOW TO SPELL.
why Many Business Men Seem to Be Pro-
fOundly Ignorant.

why Many Business Men Seem to Be Pro.
fOundly Ignorant.
'The practice of using an amanu-
.nsis has become almost universal
among busy men of affairs" said o
Magazine street wholesaler, "and it's
death on orthography. I defy any
man who has dictated to stenogra.
phcr for as long period of time as
two..years to sit down and write an
ordinary business letter without max
ing at least four or five ridiculous
blunders in spelling. Skill in Eng
tish photography is purely an arbi
trary accomplishment. It's a feat in
Mnemonics and doesn't necessarily
presuppose the possession of any
special intellectual gifts. The only
way that the average man retains his
ability to spell with reasonable cor
rectness is by keeping constantly in
practice and seeing the written words
before his eyes. Let him suspend
that mental exercise for a shorts time
and first thing you know he'll be
spelling elephant with two f's. The
stenographer habit is bad as cocaine
when once you begin it you've got
to keep it up or you're lost. If at
tempted to write letter of any length
at present my correspondent would be
certain to set me down as scandalous
ignoramus, and I believe nine tenths
OF the business men in the city are in
the same boat. The memory of most
people, by the way, is chiefly graphic,
as far as spelling is concerned. Imean.
by that that they have to write a word
down on paper and see how it, looks
before they are certain about its or.
biography. That is why they become
rusty so quick as soon as they give up
the personal handling of the pen. In
medieval times the upper classes
didn't pretend to know how to write.
: Phey left that to the professional scriv
sners, and we appear to be drifting
back. to that happy condition OF
affairs. New Orleans Times-Demo
crat.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

the back. The shaped stock and the
trimming covering the front are OF
white mousseline with ecru lace appli-
ques, the design picked out with mar
row black velvet ribbons.
This stunning black mohair dress,
as YOU see. has its novel and modish
little jacket bodice fairly covered with
STITCHED taffeta strapping, a white
mousseline yoke showing fluffy under.
A crushed taffeta bow finishes the
back of the mohair skirt at the belt.
A wide black taffeta plating edges the
shaped mohair skirt.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

DR.. RADwAY i Co., New York:
Dear Sirs-I have been sick for 1ear-y
two years, and have been doctoring with
some of the most expert doctors of the
United States. have been bathing in and
drinking hot water at the Hot Springs.
Ark, but it seemed everything failed to do
me good. After saw your advertisement
thought would try your pills, and have
nearly used two boxes; been taking two &
bedtime and one after breakfast, and theEi
have done me more good than anything
else I have used. My trouble has beer
with the liver. My skin and oyes were alt
yellow; had sleepy. drowsy feelings; felt
like drunken man; pain right above the
navel, like as if it was bile on top of the
stomach. My bowels were very costiva
My mouth and tongue sore most OF thA
time. Appetite fair, but food would not
digest, but settle heavy on my stomach
and some few mouthfuls Of food come up
again. I could only eat light food that
digests easily. Please send "Book OF Ad
vice." Respectfully, BEN ZAUGG, I
Hot Springs Ark.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
OUR BUDGET OF HUMOR.
LAUcHTER-PRovoKINc STORIES FoF
LOVERS OF FUN.

Force of Notwithstanding For Hepu.
tarion-An Aristocratic PoodIe-Good
For What Aiis Him-The Situation-
Very Encouraging, ETC., Etc.
A poet loved wealthy maid,
An heiress far beyond his station,
But, nothing daunted, unafraid,
He wooed with fiery inspiration.
He sent by mail fervent plea
That spoke his love in words that burn,
And then, from force of habit, he
Enclosed a stamp for Its return.
Philadelphia Press.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

operas, at restaurants and at evening
parties by few extremists or expert
mentalists. Will they be accepted by
women in general?
No one expects it.
The panniered dress is freak, a
whim, and is likely so to remain. Yet
fashions are as uncertain as the stock
markets. Panniers are worth watch
ing.
The qnaintest and most piquant of
The Watteau dresses yet finished show
lowered underskirts. with overskirts
IF different materials, opening in
front and dIaped on the hips. They
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
The Irish Magistrate,

''Are you married." asked magis'
trate in the Dublin police court of 8
man charged with committing an as.
sault on another man.
''No, your worship" replied the
man in the dock
.'That's good thing for your wife, >
said the magistrate.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
The Auctioneer,s Red Flag.

Auctions were first held in Rome
and were for the sale Of military spoils
among the soldiers. They took place
behind spear stuck in the ground,
whence they were called auctio sub
hastra, under the spear. The signal
OF the spear was afterwards put up at
all sorts of auctions. and from this
aomes the use OF the red flag
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

''For the last time, ask you," he
aissed, "will you give up the notion
that you can recite melodramatic
ooetry?"
"Neverr' replied the woman, his
wife, pale but resolute.
His face grew terrible to behold.
s'Then," he cried in voice vibrat,
ing with passion, ST shall assume that
can tell Irish dialect stories!''
Now she gaovels at his feet, and
implores him to be merciful, but in
saip. Detroit Journal.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
His Special Favor.

Papa (reaching for the rod)-"Now,
young man, I'll attend to you. What
have you to say for yturself?"
Tommy-''Let it come, pop; but,
say, as a special favor, while you're
doing it, please don't spring that old
chestnut about it's hurting you more'n
me. ."-Philadelphi Press.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
The Trials of the Teacher.

Sprocket-"I'm going to teach my
wife to ride bicycle; think it will
reduce her weight"
Chainless-"Well, if you don't lose
more pounds than she does, I'll ca.
my hat-I taught my wife to ride. -
Ohio State journal.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
The shoe,naker Talks shop.

eyes" remarked the funny shoe
maker. "I'm in favor of women's
rights-also her lefts."
SIS that your last joker" asked the
leather drummer.
"Shoe-er," answered the shoemaker
"and it's awl right at that. "-Chicage
News.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
Away with Superstition.

''I don't believe in superstitions,'
remarked one of the two men with
race badges on their coats.
''Neither do l." answered the
other. ''I am trying to get away
from them. I've noticed lately that
every time I think of superstition I
have bad luck. Washington Star.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
Try Grain-O. Try GRAINED!

Ask your grocer to-day to show you =
package OF GRA1lT-O, the new food driuk
that takes the place of coffee. Children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult All who try it like it. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown OF Mocha or
Java, but is made from pure grains; the
most delic ate stomach receives it without
distress. Il the price OF coffee. 15c. and
25c. per package. Sold by all grocers.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease,
powder to shake into your shoes; rests the
feet Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore,
Hot, Calous, Aching, Sweating Feet and In
growing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease makes new
or tight shoes easy. At all druggists and
shoe stores. % cts. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S, Olmsted, Leroy, N. X.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

F. ]. Cheney G. Co., Toledo, O., Props. of
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for any
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testimonials,
free Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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sleeves are edged at the faring cut
with lace,
Soft, Silky, Sailors.

Manila braid lines the brim of thu
new sailor hat, which is sewed of silk,
straw, and has softness unknown t.
the brusque old-fashioned sailor
These soft little developments of the
sailor shape are in request just now
for young girls, and will appear with
the first wearing OF wash frocks.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

New YORK CRY (Specia). Are we
to wear panniered dresses?
Panniered dresses have been
brought from Paris. The shops show
them; they have been worn at the
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
Not His Affair.

'tJohn," she said, "bundle up your
throat. You can't afford to run any
risks. What would you leave for me
if you were to die suddenly"
"Well, julia" he replied, "you
ought to be able to answer that ques-
tion better than 1. You know you
get the pay envelope every Saturday
night"
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
The Situation.

els that young man in the parlor
with Maud still?" asked her father.
suddenly looking up from his paper.
every still, replied her mother
Chicago News.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
An Explanation.

Helen-"How in the world did you
ever come to accept old Wigby? He
must be seventy years old, if he's a
day."
''Well, what if he is? He's
carrying $100,000 life insurance.
Helen -"Oh, that's different.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

This question arises in the family daily. Let
US answer it day. Try Jell-O, a delicious
and healthful dessert. Prepared in 2 min. No
boiling! no baking! Simply add a little hot
water l. set to cool. Flavors: Lemon Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. At grocers. 10c.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
Good For What Ais Him.

Charley Softpate-'T wish I could
find something to take up my mind
May Cutting = "Have you tried
plotting paper? ?'-Ohio State Journal
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

A SubStItut6 EOr tHe THIse TroHt.
Enter the gilet! No cause for alarm,
however, as gilet is but French for
waistcoat.
It is decent substitute for the
s'false front, an abomination attached
to stock and forever escaping its
moorings.
The gilet does away with all this.
The one worn with the black mohair
dress pictured is of white taffeta and
iastens plainly down the middle of
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
tan ari.tocratic Poodle.

"What an aristocratic air Mrs. Slim
slams French poodle has?"
eyes, he looks as if moths had beer
eating him. indianapolis Journal.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
what shall We Have For Desser,

Germany has thirty-nine dock-yards,
where last year 523 vessels were built.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
The Makers of Carter,s Ink Say:

Such things as creditors meetings are
likely to be overdun.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
Accounting For a Reputation.

"How did Reggie get reputation
as poet?'
ellis father owns a paper. ."-Har
lem Life.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inf1amma-
tion, alays pain cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

Young Poet-"And, after seeing
this specimen. do you advise me tc
continue writing poems, honorable
master?"
Author "Only when you have ab
solutely nothing else to do.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

The person who is too often put to the
test naturally becomes testy.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of throat and lungs.-WM.
o. ENDsLEY, vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is q bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine in
q tasteless form. No cure-ne pav. Price SOC.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
Jell-O, the Now Desse

The burglar sometimes becomss ia
bird because he's robin.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

Pleases all the family. Four fiavors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry
At YOUR grocers. 10 cts.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

London imports 100000 tons of coal
annually.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

Penn-"Can you suggest any way
in which I might improve my new
novel?"
Brushe-t'You might put the last
chapter first
Penn-"But all the characters die
in the last chapter.
Brushe-"Yes, I know" - Pear.
sons Weekly.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch St., Ph1la., Pa
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

1--WE can't make any better ink than we do
we don't know how to. We can make poorer
tnk, but we won't" Carter's Ink is the best.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05
To Cure . Cold in One Day.

To err is human, to forgive is sometime
superhuman.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

It's funny that as youth grows up hi
face grows down. .----------
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

sailor can only vote in the community
which he makes his home.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

When man calls on man and wife he
leaves two cards, one for each.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

The entire railway system of the Philip
pine Islands covers but 1875 miles.
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuININY TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II it falls TO cure
E. W, GRovl's signature Is on each box. 2Sc
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

How did it get there? Or, to ask more important
question, "What will remove t? This very day stop at
the grocers and get cake of Ivory Soap Don't be afraid
of the CLOTH Rub WE'LL using flannel and hot water wipe
the ather off with cloth sponge dipped in clear water
Ivory Soap will not inure anything that will stand the
application Of water.
IVORY SOAP-99~%@o PER CENT. PURE.
lcocm cmon
Passaic City record., 1900-05-05

There are nearly 1000 stitches in pair
of hand-sewn boots.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

radical and revolutionary expedient now
resolved upon. No citizen can mistake
this purpose. The good OF the schools has
no place in this scheme. But, alas! few
OF the principals and teachers had the
temerity in the late campaign to oppose
the reelection OF Mayor Brashear Since
ne can not personally dismiss these gem
tlemcn Tor the exercise OF the rights o!
freemen, it is resolved to bring the schools
under the domination of his political ma
chine and thus take vengeance on the
teachers his hcnchmen have spotted and
make ICON for certain country teachers
and city ward heelers, who are said to be
waiting with some impatience for the full
fillment OF promises they are carrying
around in their pockets. If this Is toler-
ated, the schools are gone.
The citizenship of this city, without re-
gard to faction or party. politics or reli-
gion. should awake to the serious respon-
sibilities of the situation and rebuke in
no uncertain tones this open and nefarious
onslaught upon the public schools, once
the pride and boast of the whole city. but
now paralyzed and threatened with entire
destruction by INSCRIPTIONS politicians.
We feel sure that before the day OF the
election sufficient number OF citizens
having no purpose but the public good. will
offer themselves as candidates for trustees
In opposition to the attack upon the corps
of teachers and the attempt to keep the
schools under the domination of the polit-
cal machine. School Patron.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

10 the Editor OF Tic Post.
The PEOPLE of this city are again con
fronted with a grave question affecting
the public schools The mayors organ OF
yesterday Informs the public that candl-
dates for trustees to be voted for at the
coming election in May are to be noml-
mated at so-called democrats primaries.
Il the organ speaks advisedly this means
that the schools are to be, taken openly
ana avowedly into politics by the mayors
iacton. The citizens of Houston will re-
member by what speclous subterfuges il
was persis,ently fought during the recent
city campaign to exonerate the mayor from
the charge OF dragging the schools into
politics. Now, before the echoes Of that
campaign have died away the mayors orr
gar Is out with declaration that its
Eagle club faction. acting under the stolen
livery OF local democracy is going to nom
mate school trustees and crack the whip
over the heads of unsuspecting people and
thus place the schools In charge OF the
mayors partisans.
And Why
Because II is alleged there is danger OF
getiins negro on the school board.
AHts - stun ana nonsense.
Nobody believes H.
Galveston and other cities in Texas have
had elective school boards for twenty
years. No party nomination has ever been
made and no negro has been elected on
any school board.
We repeat that party nominations for
school trustees are without precedent in
the entire history Of the State. The inno-
Walton proposed Is simply factionalism run
mad i Is an outrageous attack upon the
school system, There is no shadow OF justi-
ncation for this open declaration OF a pur-
pose 70 submerge the schools in the rank
est and most intolerant partisan and fac
tional politics
The plain truth Is that the law recently
enacted by the legislature renders 1t a
legal impossibtllty for the mayor person.
ally to name the school trustees aud DON'T
nate the school board To bring the snhpois
unner the mayors duminatim. nptxtth-
standing the Law. v rhs purppas Of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

the city, reports that The stock Is doing
wonderfully well on the native grass,
Mr., r. e. Hopson tof Pittsburg, Texas,
VINO came to Cuba under the deiuding
enticements Of the La Gloria colonization
scheme, has decided to remain In the city
for some time.
Mr. r. D. Leeper Of Denison is the
latest arrival from the Lone Star State
The United States transport Sedgwick
will be in port next week. The Sedgwick
will carry 10 New York the balance OF the
Paris exhibits, sr a t71 @t 3.
Saturday night In Havana win be Il
memorable occasion, One OF the grandesl
manifestations, torch light procession
etc, Will take place in honor of General
Maxine Gomez. His resolve to soon leave
the island has so touched the people that
he will be given an ovation and asked Ia
reconsider his decision.
The writer Will make trip into the In
terior OF the island In the course of the
next few weeks In the Interest OF The
Post and other journals he represents.
shall visit the largest sugar plantation ii.
the world at Clenfuegos and promise the
readers OF The Post an account of the
sights enjoy on my trip.
The Warrington OF the Mobile Inns
brought load Of cattle over this week
for Dick Richards, the well known San
Antonio cattle man. The stock during the
voyage over was under the management
OF Mr.. j. F. Florian of San Antonio and
arrived here In perfect condition.
Congressman Hawley Of Galveston coun-
~ came over to visit his plantation last
week. He accompanied the senators. He
left with the senatorial party the early
part OF the week. A. NJ. Rareshide.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
DELAYED Retrlhution.

Detroit Free Press.
~ suppose there are chances In all
professions, said the con. man, YEARLY
but there seem to be more in mine than
any business | know Of. The experience
that l have Just gone through with has
been enough to drive me to throw up my
graft and seek something else to give me
living without working. Business was
pretty slack with me the other day, SO
when CHANGED to run across an old man
from the country l thought had reason
to congratulate myself. The sequel proved
what little faith one can put in first i'm
pressions.
We'll. pointed him out to one OF nv
cappers, who engaged him in conyersat,on
ana soon had all he knew Then | W., !.
ready for him. | rushed up, gave him the
glad hand, and exclaimed;
vllle! NN''
Eyes. that's my name. he answered
and I'm darned II yer face alnt kinder
natural. but can't place ye'
:" 10 you mean 10 say, said l, that You
don know Willie Beanblossom, the SON
OF Zeb Reanbiossom. who left home twen-
'"'Gosh.' said he Are ye wirium Bean
blossum
The same cried, How is your wife
Hannah, and all the rest OF the folks?
lily gosh said he come I'M 70 NV
room and Wen talk over old times '''
We'll, followed the old man up IN M.
room, and after we had entered he eIosas
the door and locked It, proceeding INA,
made me uneasy.
" wIllum' said he. as he put the kew
in his pocket, do YOU remember the la,
time / saw your
Twenty years is long time, said 4,
feeling my way. :
wul. III eniighten ye.' he answered.
grimly. 'Ye was in my apple orrhsrd
stealing apples. I didn't catch We h,,. !;
promised We the all firedest thrash,ng va
ever got When | atd That was tasr =
years ago. willum. but II amt loo J lsss
yet he said. as he took of his coat "se
See here hegar.
" 'willpm. said he. rolling up his slesve.
and placing hsir brush where Il 80
handy. come hefe, "es
"well. what is the use Of saying an.
more about 3 painful subject lie was I
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
A LETTER FROM HAVANA
The Political Campaign Has Opened asd
Many Mass Meetings Are Held.
LADIES ATTEND TRIAL OF WIFE MsRDERER
American soldicr-Notes of
Texans in Cuba.

Havana. Cnba, April 6.-tspecial cores
the political campaign was fred last Sun
day. The Cuban national party held three
large mass meetings in different barrios
of the city. Brass bands, pretty girls to
walt on the speakers, day fireworks, etc,
made UP gala occasion. The speakers
were all moderate In their expressions and
one and all advised the voters to keep the
peace at the polls on election day. The
suffrage decree of General Woods, to
which there has been so much opposition,
was freely discussed aud the voters were
asked to accept the ruling which they could
right at the polls when the day came that
Cuba would be free. AT the mention OF the
future freedom OF the island the crowds
would simply go into Mysteries and the up
roar could be heard for blocks away
Throughout the speech making the crowd
was entirely orderly and conducted them
selves far better than the average politi-
clan does at grand rally In the large
cities.
Last night General Wood gave out the
notice that election day in Cuba would be
on June next. This gives the politicians
just tifty-eight days to do their wire pull
ing. The decision as to how the nomina-
tons are TO be made, etc, has as yet not
been made public, but as the date for the
election has been set 1t is expected TO be
announced within the next two or three
days.
Another political party has sprung up
and from the way the followers are going
about their business It would appear that
they will be heard from In the forthcoming
election. The name OF the party has as
yet not been decided upon, but they are
composed Of ex-members OF the Cuban
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
CHARITY BALL AT GALVESTON.
An Annual Event that VIII Re Un-
nauoIIx-

al -hHhuhh tD6N WI lie
usually Attractive.
The annual charity ball that is such A
notable fact in the social year in CAL
weston will be given April II at Harmony
hall. 1t is the work of the society men
and women OF Galveston for the orphans
home in that city and is always an event
of much Importance. This year a pro-
gramme Of unusual attractiveness Is ar
ranged. The iddlers' contest that has
made such stir in many OF the cities
OF south Texas is to be given and this
contest is said TO be Just one of the fun
niest and most entertaining programmes
possible. The following is the programme:
oF9rture' .Schram's Orchestra
Fiddlers' Contest
Bear and Panther Fight" ''The Big
Foted Negro" Rocky Road 10
kansas'....J, r. Alexander, G.ddings
Fishers Hornplpe,' Gray Eagle
HeoFse BOOKER ..................
-, .''.'''..'...W w, Fl. Sample, Dime Box
CHARACTER Sketch Vocal duet), ..
MRS. Albert spalding and Mr.. l.. j.
Dry and Dusty" Ladies Fancy"
Picking the DEVILS eyes Out,
.'....,.......K Atkinson. Ledbetter
Billy in the Low Ground" Negro
In the Wood Pile" Run. Niger
run ''.''....J A. Dotson Dime Box
hecitatlon .......-.-...M Miss Lallah Block
Afkansaw Traveier." "Forkey Deer"
rom and Jerry. ............
90 '..,,.'''..'-......Ike Jackson, Caldwell
DevlFs Dresm," Sally johnson -
saiiy Gordon ION two strings.
= ,..',.''..'.J. A. Marable. BRENNAN
socsl selection ........ Mr.. A. j. F. Parker
Lame Jennie Dance Old Folks QUAD
rifle. Dancing.