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BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Howell Knocked Off

Pittsburg, May 23.-The Pittsburgs today knocked Howell off the rubber in the sixth inning and won there and then. Brooklyn could do nothing with Chesbro
 Score: R.H.E. Pittsburg.. .. :. .. ..2 O060O* *-S l brOOklyn... ...U U U U U- Q Q U
 Batteries: Chesbro, Waddell and Zimmer Howell, McGinnity and Mcclure.
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Forecast for Alabama

Washington, May 23.-Alabama-Partly cloudy Thursday, with showers in eastern portions; Friday, generally fair; light to fresh south to west winds.
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St. Louis Couldn't Hit Dineen

St. Louis, May 2S.-St Louis was unable to hit Dineen. Walace's stop and throw of Collins grounder in the eighth was the fea- ture. Score: R.H.E. St. Louis.. :. .. .. 2O00O0-2 5 l Boston,. .. :. .. 70 0120000 0-3
 Batteries: Young and Robinson; Dineen and Sullivan.
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AM ERICAN LEAGUE

At Detroit: Detroit, T: Milwaukee. 6. At Indianapolis: Indianapolis, 6; Minneap oils, 6.
 At Buffalo Kansas City, Il; Buffalo, 5. At Cleveland: Cleveland, 5; Chicago, 1.
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THE WEATHER

Birmingham, Ala. May 22, 1900. Local observations during the A hours ending z p. m.. Central time:
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
Morris Park Results

New York, May 23.-The Gaiety for g. year-ods, and the Van Cortlandt for g. year-ods and upwards, were the stake features at Morris Park today. The last named proved to be one of the best races of the meeting, three horses finishing heads apart. Vulcan, the favorite, had a shade the better of it in the last sixteenth and managed to win by short head on the post.
 Kinnikinic closed with great rush and was only a neck away. The Gaiety stakes went to the second choice, Sweet Laven- dar, after a clever race.
 Summaries
 First Race-One and three-quarter miles, hurdle handicap. Filon Dor, 143 (Ray- mond), 9 to 10, won; Dr. Eichburg, 135 (Veitch), to 5 and 2 to 5, second; Shin fane, 132 (Fry), 20 to 1, third. Time, 311%.
 Second Race-Six furlongs. Gold Lace, 115 (Bullman), to 5, won; Queen Louise, 105 (OConnor), to l and to 5. second; Limelight, 107 (Meany), to 1, third. Time, 1:12k.
 Third Race-Five furlongs, selling On durdis, 102 (McCue), to l, won; Gold Heels, 102 (Odom), to 1 and even second; Scurry, 106 (Maher), to 5, third. Time, 1:00
 i Fourth Race-Four furlongs the Gaiety stakes. Sweet Lavender, 112 Qittlefeld), to g. won; Mary Mccoy, 112 (Spencer), 15 | to l. second Prince Pepper 112 co Connor), | to 1, third. Time, ASA. Fifth Race-Seven iN-longs, the Van 1 Cortlandt handicap. Vulcan, 112 (Turner), to 5, won; All Gold 102 (O'Connor), to | l, second; Kinnikinic, 119 (McCue), ? to 8, l third Time, 1:2SA. Sixth Race-Seven furlongs. First Whip, | 1OS (Maher),>4 to l, won; Precursor, 9s q. Slack), to ?, and even, seconG, Sparrow Wing, 10S (McCue), to 1, third. Time, 1:2Sk.
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Highest temperature, S3; lowest tempera- ture, 65 average temperature, "A
 BEN. M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau.
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St. Louis Results

derstrand), 15 to 1, second; Enghurst, ID (Gilmore), to 10 third. Time, 1:42.
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Newport Results


 Cincinnati, May 23.-Jockey Roland car- ried off the riding honors at Newport to- day by riding three winners. St Ieor, Latonia Derby candidate, started for the first time this season in the last race but after leading all the way until within a few yards of the wire, he finished in fourth place. Summaries:
 Summaries
 First race, one mile, selling-Osman, If (Overton), to 1, won; Blendheim 11O (Ransom), 25 to l, second; Dandy H., 112 VanCamp), to l, third. Time, 1:42h. Second race, six and half furlongs- Unsightly, 100 (May), to 5, won; Nettie Regent, 95 QHarshberger), to 1, second; Fleuron. 95 CWedderstrand), to 5, third. Time, 1:21A.
 Third race, four and a half furlongs-Mc- Addie, 105 (Gilmore), to 5, won; Dregheda, 105 (Dupee), to l, second; Pacquelin, 105 (Boland), Il to 5, third. Time, 0:54%. Fourth race, handicap, one mile and fif- ty yards-Eberhard, 110 (Boland), to 2, won; Kunja, 99 CWedderstrand), g to l, second; Salvarse, 112 (Vandusen), to 5, third Time, 1:44%.
 Fifth race, six furlongs, selling-Fair De- ceiver, 106 (Boland), 9 to 10, won; Gid Law, 113 CMason), 3 to l, second; You O Me, 116 Vandusen), 20 to 1, third. Time 1:15. Sixth race, one mile-Seelmet, 107 (Bo- land), to 2. won; Silver Coin, 100 (Wed-
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made with the greatest caution. Ed
wards revenge was swift and sure.
Il do not know you. SIR" said the
young officer slowly. without lower
ing his weapon or averting his eyes
from his enemy. You. on the con-
trary. seem to be very well informed
concerning my personality. In that
case. you probably are also aware
that am in the house of my future
father-in-law. and came solely to see
my betrothed bride By what right
do you attack me?"
Wilson shrugged his shoulders
by the same right which you would
exercise If an officer of the hostile
army should fall into your hands in
disguise l am a soldier and must
discharge my duty: it is not my busi-
ness to inquire the motive that
brought you here. VIII you surren
der?"
$50 long as l carry a weapon. no!
first man who touches me will shoot
down."
Then you will force me to extreme
measures. The consequences must be
on your head"
The captain turned toward the ter
race. with the intention of summon
ing the men who were waiting there.
when Florence, who had stood trem-
bling and deadly pale, anticipated
him. She rushed past him to Roland.
threw herself on his breast. and cling
ing to him frantically. exclaimed:
You must not. William, There
are ten to one, You will be conquer
cd in the struggle. They will kill
you,"
Let me go. Florence. Let me go.
l say."
William was vainly striving to re-
lease himself. when Captain Wilson.
taking advantage Of the favorable mo-
ment in which his enemy was defense
less in the arms that clasped him so
closely, with rapid movement
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snatched the revolver. A cry of in
dignation escaped the young mans
lips. The next instant he had
wrenched himself free. but it was too
late. He stood defenseless.
Florence. what have you done ?" he
cried In a tone OF sharp reproach.
Saved you." she passionately ex-
claimed. They would haze killed
you here before my eyes!"
Calm yourself. Miss Harrison. !"
said the captain. gravely. "Lieuten-
ant Roland will not be SO mad as to
oner resistance now. Once more. sir.
yield! Spare us useless bloodshed, 1t
is no disgrace to a soldier II he SUBJ
mits to the inevitable. and give you
my word that you have no dishonor-
Ing treatment to fear as a prisoner OF
the Confederacy you will be treated In
an honorable manner.
William bent his eyes gloomily on
the floor. He perceived the truth of
the words. Longer resistance would
have been madness and. at the ut
most. brought only degrading treat
meht upon him. After brief. un-
comfortable pause, he turned to the
officer.
Il am in your power. Dispose Of
me-"
Il will send news Of your arrest to
the city. Meanwhile. remain here:
and. II you give me your word of
honor to make no attempt to ny"
mo! l yield to force, but TO that
alone"
Then cannot leave you In Miss
Harrison's society. but must provide
a more secure prison."
(which you will doubtless find Ia
Springfield" said William, with M
outburst OF resentment. IL was pre-.
pared for everything when risked
tho ride here. except trcachery In
the house In which was called son.
you are right. Mr.. Roland" The
' captain raised his voice so loud tha
n person on the other side Of tho clos
ed door could not fail to hear IL. "Bu
do not address your reproaches to me
! did what I was forced to do. I d,
not believe In treachery. and I regre
that You have fallen u victim to IT,"
my words do not npply to you.
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she lacked the least comprehension of

she lacked the least comprehension Of
the situation.
But William understood 1t better.
He saw the Confederate uniform, and
with II the danger menacing him. and
slowly thrusting his hand into the
breast-pocket OF his coat. where he
carried his pistol. he replied with cold
formality:.
Il shall be at your service. sir. as
soon as my conversation with Miss
Harrison Is over. We have some I'M
portant matters to discuss, so
beg"
Glance and tone plainly requested
the captain to retire. But instead Of
doing SO. he advanced close to the
young ofiicer. saying In low tone:
Il wish to spare the lady. and hope
you will aid me-Lieutenant william
Roland"
William started. He perceived that
he was betrayed, and did not doubt a
moment the author of the treachery.
To deny his identity was impossible.
Only prompt action could be OF SER
vice now. II he succeeded in reach
ing his horse. which was fastened a
few hundred PAGES from the house.
escape might yet be possible. Has
tily retreating a few steps, at the
same time drawing his revolver. he
said In loud. sharp tone:
We'll. what do you want with Lieu
tenant Roland?"
Florence uttered cry Of terror.
She. too. now suddenly realized the
full extent Of the peril. but the cap
tain remained unmoved, though the
pistol was aimed at him.
Yield. Mr.. Roland" he said, quiet
ly. Resistance would bc vain. You
will not Hnd your horse where you
left him: all the exits from the house
are guarded and the servants have
orders to prevent your departure by
force. Convince yourself that flight
has become an impossibility."
He pointed toward the terrace nnt
Williams eyes followed the gesture
He really did see several iigtirei
whose faces were unfamiliar to him
and who certainly would not fail I,
carry out the orders which they hat
received.
The preparations had evidently beel
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CHAPTER VI.

Then. with this last thought, burn
ing sense of shame filled the young of
icer's soul. The face of his old COM
mander suddenly rose vividly before
aim He saw his earnest gaze: heard
he warning words: IF Lieutenant Ro-
land has not returned by eight o'clock
This evening, | shall believe that he is
either dead or dishonored.' And at
The same moment William felt that he
,ould not stand in his presence with a
lie or an evasion on his lips; that he
must tell him the truth; and with this
thought the struggle was over.
He released himself SO hastily. so
abruptly. that the young girl almost
tottered back. His lips quivered. but
MS voice was as firm as when he made
The fatefui promise.
II cannot be a dishonored man, Flor
snce, not even for the prize of your
aand. II you fear Edward more than
Fou love me-if you have not the cour-
'ge to defend this love against him
why, must lose you. l will not break
my word of honor"
Florence had shrunk back. Her dark
eyes rested with look OF mingled sur
prise and anger upon the man. whose
rigid sense of duty she could not un-
terstand But ere she could frame an
answer. the door again opened and
stranger appeared on the threshold. 1t
was a young man in uniform. who
paused moment, scanning the pair
with hurried glance, then courteously
approached the lady.
Pardon this intrusion. Miss Harri-
son. Allow me to request brief pri-
vate interview with this gentleman. |
have some important news for him"
Florence recognized Captain Wilson,
Edwards friend. whom she had seen
several times. She knew only too well
what had brought him to Springfield
that day, but this sudden entrance
into her drawing-room aroused the
utmost astonishment For the moment
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THE MEMORY OF FISH.
Sometimes Keeps Them from Hitting Q
Second Time.

Second Time.
Fisherman believe that 4 fish AL
most caught first time does not easily
let itself be caught second time. that
he remembers the pain he suffered, and
that he even let's his companions know
his cruel experience. This is easily
accounted for by their memory and
NJ. Semon gives an incident charac-
teristic Of the subject which shows
that certain fish have their memory
seconded by a particular gift Of OBJ
servation. He had seen around a ship
In which he was sailing a number OF
those curious fish called echineis re-
mora, one OF the peculiarities OF which
is that on the top OF the head they
have kind OF hook. which permits
them to attach themselves to a vessel
or to the belly OF fish larger than
themselves. NJ. Semon wished to pro-
cure some specimens and threw into
the water a hook baited with "a piece
OF crab. a first remora was soon
taken. but the others, having evidently
seen the capture. allowed the line to
be thrown into the water many times
without even touching It. They re-
mained attached to the vessel. regard
Ing with an Indifferent eye the most
succulent bits that could be offered
them. NJ. Semon renewed the expert
ment. and in no case could he capture
two remoras belonging to the same
band. These fish have evidently pow
ers Of observation and weli-developed
memory.
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Prior to 1912 the worlds produc-
ton Of beet sugar had never reached
100000 tons; In the present year !.
ie. according to latest estimates, 5,51e,-
900 tons, while the cane sugar crop.
which in 1912 was ! 500 900 tons, Is in
the present year 100000 tons. Thus
cane-sugar production has scarcely
doubled during the period under con-
sideration, while that from beets has
more than qulntupled. Meantime the
price has fallen more than one-half,
the average cost in foreign countries of
all sugar imported into the United
States In the fiscal year 1872 being 2.37
cents per pound. and In 1899 2.39 cents
per pound. No instance OF the worlds
production Of foodstuffs has been more
rapid or striking than that with refer
ence to beet sugar. In is54-5 the total
beet-sugar crop OF the world was but
1872 900 tons: In 1886 II was 2,545. 900
tons: in 1915, 4.792,793 tons. and in
1ss9-l900, $4,000 tons. In ls54-5
beet sugar formed 13 per cent OF the
worlds total sugar crop, and In 1899
1900 II formed Sc per cent. Thus the
sugar-producing area OF the world has
In less than half-century been shifted
from the tropics northward. and the
farmer OF the temperate zone. through
the aid OF science In the remarkable
Improvement OF n plant. has success
fully competed with the low-priced
labor OF the tropics and has also re-
duced by one-half the cost of the ar
ticle produced.
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generate a careless Indifference 20
many objects which, II new to us.
would excite a great and a Just ad-
miration: and many are inclined tc
hold cheap stranger. who expresses
wonder at what seems to us very nat
ural and simple. merely because We
have been used to 1t. while, in fact,
perhaps, our apathy is more Just
subject Of contempt than his astonish-
ment.
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know the traitor-and now l VIII ASK
only a moment longer"
He went to his fiance and bent over
her. but Just at that moment side
door was hastily flung open and
Ralph rushed in.
Miss Florence. master Is asking for
you. He has suddenly grown worse.
We are afraid the end is near.
Florence had hitherto found 1t dif-
fcult to sustain herself. This last
blow threatened to crush her. She
tottered and would have fallen had
not William clasped her in his arms.
Il cannot go." she murmured, des-
pairingly. Not at this moment! VIII
liam! What will become of your
Lieutenant Roland is my prisoner
and under my protection" said Will
son. with marked emphasis. Have no
anxiety for him. l will answer for
his safety SO long as he remains In
Springfield"
60 to your father" said William.
pushing the trembling girl with gen.
tie violence toward the door. you
hear? No harm will befall me, and
your place is there. Courage, my poor
Florence. cannot be with you in
this trying hour. but, at least, you
know that l am near. So be reso-
Lutte"
He gave her to Ralph who drew
the half-senseless girl away with him,
and then went back to the captain.
III you wish to go to the sick
ROOM" said the latter, in a low tone.
Il will not prevent you"
William made a gesture of refusal.
NO. After what has passed be-
tween me and the sick man, my pres
ence could not help exerting bad in
fuence upon him. He has no suspic-
ion that l am here; let him remain
ignorant of it. I thank you for your
consideration. sir. Let us go!"
The servants, at the captains or
der, had left their posts at the doors.
troubled faces. Ralph had betrayed
that the officer under arrest was Miss
Florence's lover. And it had happen
ed in her own house, True. the mas
ter of the house had had no share in
it: they all knew now that he was
dying.
Edward Harrison, pacing up and
down the drawing-room alone, with a
cloud upon his brow, knew 1t also.
The end so long expected was coming
more quickly than had been supposed.
The physician had given the sick man
days, and now. at the utmost, there
were only hours. Yet Edward had
where Florence was. and had Ralph
bring him reports, which constantly
grew more alarming.
Then Captain Wilson entered. but
the cordiality with which he usually
treated young Harrison had given
place to cold formality: he bowed as
If he were saluting stranger.
Il wished to inform you that I am
going to the city to report the cap
ture," he said, distantly. An escort
will be sent for the prisoner: until
then he must remain at Springfield"
Edward did not appear to notice the
icy coldness in the tone and manner
of his former friend, and answered
quietly. as II the point in question
we're a matter of the utmost indiffer-
ence:
Have no anxiety. I'll see that the
spy doesn't escape u.s."
Il am positive that Lieutenant Ro-
land Is not a spy" replied Wilson.
with marked emphasis. What brought
him harn 10
shall make my opinion as emphatic
as possible at the court-martial."
Ito be continued.)
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Dlshsvelosl
memory.

From Judge: Beth was deeply In.
terested In weeping willow that her
father had planted the night before on
the lawn. Come. mamma. hurry"
she called. as she looked from tho sit
ting room window. "and see this cum
ming little tree with its hair all down"
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"A little learning is n dangerous
thing" and yet it is what all must at
tain before they can arrive at great
learning; it is the utmost acquisition
of those who know the most. in COM
parison of what they do not know.
The field of science may be compared
to an American forest, in which the
more trees a man cuts down the great
er is the expanse of wood he sees
around him.
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Ho,newhn. Dlnnrrn..

Tho MAZDA man who has too many
wives Is Il bigamlst, isn't he? Tho
Bachelor-Not necessarily. A bigamist
is man who has two or more wives.
Chicago News.
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At Frankfort. Ky. the other day
three men were killed and four wound
ed In shooting ARRAY arising out OF
an army dispute a year old. Two OF
the victims were bystanders. On the
whole. considering the numbers en-
gagged. the ordinary Kentucky feud Is
more deadly thnn modern battle.
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Galileo, probably, would have
escaped persecution If his discoveries
could have been disproved and his pea-
sonings refuted.
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The dressmaker's apprentice gets
very small wages-yet she seams to
make living.
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The tendency of the love of COM
mendation is to make man exert
himself; of the love of admiration, to
make him puff himself
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There is TO be cut in the wages OF
sleeping car conductors. 1t has been
found impracticable to cut down the
pillows any more.
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It Ia sincerely to be hoped that no
practical Joker viii drop a bottle OF
bluing In the Allssifsippi and make the
good people OF ST. Louis imagine that
the winters Of Lake Michigan have at
last rusted In upon them.
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American mules are now vaccinated
before being sent to South Africa, but
the vaccination doesn't work when a
Mauser bullet strikes them.
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Dealers in dyspepsia remedies are
not very much elated over the threat
ened strike of the Chicago piemakers.
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A Chicago man has been convicted
of forgery. His alleged victim bore
the same name as himself. That's
what's in a name-sometimes.
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Bodily labor aIlcviatcs tho pains of
the mind; and hence arises tho happi-
ness Of the poor.-La Rochefouca.Aald,
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A mans faults attract more atten-
tion than his virtues.
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ness. Even a millionaire's trousers
bag at the knees.
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Some men have the reputation of
being jolly good fellows-but that
doesn't go with the paying teller of a
bank.
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The printer is a generous, whole
souled fellow-he is always setting
'em up.
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Enemies of the cigarette never make
light of it.
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The office boy never sets up his en-
ployer as his ideal hero.
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He that is not aware of his ignor
ance will be only misled by his knowl-
edge.
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Money talks. but one ca,A always
exchange talk for currency.
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The suitor for girls hand ought to
suit her.
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The wonderful genius of some men
prevents them from earning living.
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Wealth changes some men n ore than
age
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Increase Of Population.

Some interesting statistics inregard
to the increase Of population have Just
been compiled by Sir Robert Clifton,
q distinguished English expert on this
subject. lie shows that England now
has possessions on all five continents,
and that q quarter of the population
of the entire earth is subject to her
suzerainty. The extent of territory
owned by England amounts to 49,
100000 square miles, and on this inn
mense tract is q population of 420,'
600, 900. During the last twenty
seven years the English realm has in.
creased 2,S54,0 square miles, and
within the same period 1875, 900, 000
have been added to the population.
Since 1871 the population of the
United Kingdom-England, Scotland
and Ireland-has increased from 49,,
600, 600 to 40, 600, 900. At the begin.
ming of this century England, Scot.
land and Ireland had q population o.
IL, 900, 600, and France of 2G, 600, 600,
yet to-day the proportion Of popula.
ton in both countries is almost alike.
Russia has increased her population
by 60, 00O,O since 1870, the result
being that she has now a total pOnula
tion of 1870, 1000, 900. Germany had a
population of 100000 at tho be
ginning of this century; now she has
between $4,000, 900 and go, 900, 900, Of
whom almost quarter is the result
of the increase of births over deaths.
Germany, too, is making vast strides
as a colonial power, and her popula
tion in those distant possessions al
ready amounts to con siderable mum.
ber.
The suburban citizen., 1900-04-07

An Ohio girl who was married TO O
man after an acquaintance of three
days complains now because he turns
cut to be convict and not the naval
captain he represented himself to be.
While she undoubtedly has cause To
mourn, it is hardly right that she
should receive all the sympathy, The
man, on his part, ran some risk. He
was probably led to believe that he
was getting q wife who possessed rca-
soning poWers.
The suburban citizen., 1900-04-07

We are far behind the leading na.
tons of Europe il the matter Of pro
tecting tue public from Gdulterated
food products, Germany hasthe best
and most effective laws on this sub.
iect. Many Of our States have pure
food statutes but tEey are imperfect
and laxly enforced. The demand for
a thorough and comprehensive Fed
eral statute on this subject is Justly
ntrong and should be speedily com.
Piled with thinks the Atlanta journal.
The suburban citizen., 1900-04-07

The increased longevity OF the aver
age civilized man of the present in
comparison with the average man OF
a century ago is the best indication OF
the popular growth Of science, as OK.
hibited in medicine, surgery, santa.
ton, invention and economies. From
a little over thirty to forty years is a
remarkable increase and an eloquent
assurance Of the present betterment
in the living conditions Of the masses.