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King Solomon's FaiIings.

And yet this King (Solomon) with
bis magniticence and unrivaled power,
this shrewd judge, this skilled states
man, this scholar with his wide cul-
ture, became a pessimist, and stands
forth one Of the saddest figures in all
the history of melancholy. But If we
analyze his misery we find that he was
a pessimist, not because men are dis
ciplined by conflict and trouble, but be.
cause he was confirmed egotist Had
men used printing presses in those
far-off days the first letter to be ex-
hausted in setting up Solomon's copy
would have been the capital letter 81.
st" buildea these houses, 81" got me
soldiers, "I' wrote proverbs, ~" had
man servants, "I' had maid servants
Through Unsuitable egotism Solomon
lifted up this 81" az a columnar hitch
Dost, and asked all creation to stand
around and admire him. But smplic
ity is to a great man what sweetness
is to a rose. A bloated and over
wrought egotism makes happiness i'm
possble.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11
Naples, Present and Past.

The donkeys which carry vegetables
o Naples are equipped with the bis
mccium" which comes from the an.
:ient Roman times; the two-wheeled
Roman carriage, the "cisium" is per-
,etuated in the popular "corricolo,"
which we see standing by the hundred
the very place where rose the an
m"cct ]r@%..@ O. .,-r.os, ..nu wnsls sIun
arrages have had their stands for cen.
uries. Ancient statues of horses show
he forlock tied up neatly, custom
which may be observed in thousands
# instances in the Campagna.
The numerous money changers under
he open sky, the cook shops on the
treet, and the kettle of boiled lentils,
he door knockers in the older quarters,
he fondness for garlic, the number Of
iairdressers, the custom that the men
make the daily purchases for the house.
Ill features Of Neapolitan daily life.
ire derived from Greek life. Even
hese intestine vendors mentioned by
Aristophanes are still to be found in
saples, offering their unappetizing
wares to-day in this once Hellenic city
IS formerly they did on the street of
Athens. Pits as receptacles for OIL,
uch as are found to-day in Apulia, for
Instance, We're known to the Hellenes;
he modern shepherds in the Sila for
.st with their sawms remind us of the
hephers of Theocrttus; and as Of old
II the cities of Greece rhapsodes recit-
d publicly the tales Of Homers heroes,
% Naples preserves her "cantastorie,'
e., her story tellers, who entertain
he listening crowd with the heroes Of
Tnsso and AriostO. In the popular the
tire certain figures of the ancient the
tire are painted on the door posts
ust as one may see them to-day pre-
erved In one case in peii.-Open
Court.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11
UNIQUE Location,

La Crosse, Wis, is proud of its To-
.ation on the Mississippi River. 1t lies
n cup, surrounded by magnificent
bluffs, and La Crosse men, after travel
ng all over the world in search of
beautiful scenery, have invariably
.ome home disappointed at what they
,ave seen. East OF rhe city lies a range
If hills, the highest of which Is known
Is Grand Daddy From the top of
his bluff three states and FIVE differ
mt counties lie stretched out under the
we. The location Of La Crosse makes
perfectly secure from the attack Of
welcomes or tornadoes. The bluffs
which surround it act as tenders, and
many severe storms, which did great
iamage elsewhere, have passed over
he city. Five miles north of the city
les Rice Lake, and here hundreds Of
he citizens Of La Crosse make their
home In the summer time.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11
Whv Pluto Couldn't Live Lonq.

When Thomas 7. Crittenden was
Governor of Missouri he had a colored
hostler who was much in awe of his
employers. The man was apologize at
trifles but when the Governors favor.
;te horse died one night the case
seemed to be beyond the mans power
OF palliation. He wandered about the
stableyard for long time lost In
thought. Then going into Critten-
denis presence he said: "Guv'nor, that
yere black horse Pluto, amt agoin'
to live berry long" What makes you
say that, Benz" asked the Governor
in surprise. Case he am dead. Tho
Argonaut.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11
Western Cattle for Maine

An attempt on large scale is soon
to be made to stock the abandoned
farms of Maine with cattle from the
west. The promoters of the scheme
claim that cattle raising can be made
to pay largely In the state because the
cattle would be near to a good ship
ping point and that the rundown"
farms In Maine could in that way be
redeemed. 1t Is understood that lead
ing business men In Boston and New
Yark are interested, and that an op-
tion has been obtained from the state
on tract of $4,000 acres for the CEN
tral or experimental station.
The promoters are to furnish farm
ers with all the steers they can fatten
for the market, the profits to be de-
rived from the sales to be divided
after the state has received percent.
age. Cheap transportation Is q feature
likely to enter into the scheme, and 1t
is said that the four railroads operat-
ing In Maine are to furnish some back
Ing. The number of abandoned farms
In Maine grow with each year.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11
Prone to Suicide.

Statistics show that the medical pro-
fession is more prone to suicide than
any other During IL G last three years
the, number of licides occurring
among physicians has been respective.
ly forty-five, forty,nine and forty
seven per annum, al, average of nearly
one to 1000; or an the death rate
among the physicians is about TWEEN
ty.fve to 1000, nearly one-flftieth Of
all the deaths in the profession have
been suicides.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11
College Graduates.

The college graduates of the coun.
try makes pretty geod part Of the pop.
ulation, and Harrard takes the lead,
with a total of % 2s7 graduates. Yale
has sent out into she world 1880 men
and Columbia 1A9S1. Princeton has
graduated 1900 ytudents, Dartmouth
b.54O, Brown 4,90C, Bowdoin 4,619, Am.
herst 1000 and Washington University
8,436.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11
A Simple Camera.

A Houlton (Me.) man recently took
a very good photograph with simple
pastboard box and dry plate. An
aperture was cut in the box over
which was pasted q piece Of black pa.
per in which a small hole was made
with the point of ain. The box was
then taken to a dark room and plate
securely fastened Inside. The plate
was exposed for oJe minute and a
half and the result VAS very satisfac.
tory,
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11

In 1883 the average price of horse
vas $7464; in 1897, $31.51. In the thir-
cen years, from 1884 to 1897, while the
number of horses in the United States
lad increased by more than 10000
heir total value was decreased nearly
400, 100000.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11

Strange as it seems, the United
states Government has not taken a
complete accounting OF the actual total
weights Of the mail matter carried by
t for over twenty years.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11

Canada requiret only $4,000 square
miles to be as iargs as the whole con-
tinent of Europe. 1t is nearly thirty
times as large az Great Britain and
Ireland, and is 5000 square miles larg-
er than the United States, including
Alaska
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11

Natural gas found at Heathfield, Sus.
lex, is being used to light the railroad
tation there. This Is said to be the
irst practical use to which natural gas
has been put in EarOpe.
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11

HHE delights of an evening spent around "thte' I3"
ing table are not half understood An illustrated magazine
with its wealth of illustrations its stories of adventure ana
love- its descriptions of travel which carry you to le le'
ends of the EARTH and its instructive articles for young 2
are the first requisites for your enjoyment and the et'T'@A II
and proper education of your children.
To secure for you the best and most interesting OF he &e "
aed magazines lowest possible price has been the AIM o w
editor of this journal That we have succeeded we E o ~
to Judge special contract recently entered INTO WIN -. ~o,'
,oitan which seeks to become better known in this GAo"oc HIS
enabled us to offer you years subscription to the greatest OF H. |
raed magazines together with years subscription to this o'!,
Catoctin clarion., 1900-01-11
Both Together0ne neYearfaOn|j$ |'55

In this way you your home paper ana an ST m
magazine at price that only about fourth OF what some C Inc
illustrated mae azines sell for For three years The CoSl oH"' MS
ndispntedy claimed that reached the largest cene possessed
any periodical daily weekly monthly, in the world 1t was H
Sononotan which sent Julian Hawthorne to India to let the word
know the real horrors famine and plague was he C9lo
tan which established at its cost great Free Io
University which has 10000 students on its Io W"
The Cosmopolitan which offered prize OF s. 900 tor me e ~
less carriage and prizes for best plans for public baths ana rest an
uent of sewer and pipe systems for cities was lie Ho oman
which ;et the presidents of great schools and unVtf'> y
discussing the defects of existing educational systems + W"
Cosmopolitan whose enterprise is always in the lead III 2cF-' M
worlds civilization.
We have also succeeded arranging for two additional offers in
connection with this journal and The Cosmopolitan
After placing yourbook table the best of the illustrated magazines
in connection with your home paper probably the most important
thing in househod-for every household in facts the proper
keeping of The only thorough system Of Sell instruction
in Bookkeeping is the "Els 1t not only complete instructor
but with neatly put up box sales book cahbook Journal
ledger bheads statements bank book bills payable and bills
cvabe checks renting book and every conceivable appliance for
beginning and carrying the business of the farm the shop the
anufactory the More people fail in business because they
do not keep their accounts straight than from any other cause
Farmers and mechanics husbands and wives students and profess
ona young and old rich and all need some knowledge OF
accounting BY the "Es System this easily acqued through
home study
The cheapest price at which this sold at retail is s75 express
from Michigan unpaid but The Cosmopolitan has purchased many
thousands of that may offer them taken i'll connection
with this paper and The COSMOPOLITAN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
Death of MIR. Jonatha an Paxson.

Mr.. Jonathan PaXson. who died at
his home. Tanners Creek Bridge. Nor
folk county yesterday, was born at
Hertenville. Pa, September 2i.h. 1894.
He was the third son of John j. and
l.. II. PaXson. and one of family OF
six brothers. one of whom died at the
age of is years from the effects of an
accident The other four are living,
three of whom reside in Pennsylvania,
and the fourth, MIR. Joseph J. PaXson,
lives at Oaklette. Norfolk county, Va.
Though the greater part of MIR. Pax
tons life was spent as farmer and
business man in Pennsylvania, for the
greater part of the past eight years ne
has resided with his family and his
brother. Mr.. Joseph PaXson in the vi
cinity of Norfolk, making it his adopt
ed home. The father of the deceased.
Mr. John ]. PaXson. was n descendant
of William PaXson, who came from
England at the time Pennsylvania was
first settled by it's founder, William
Penn. Ills mother was the daughter of
Colonel Edward Heston. who fought
under General Washington in the Rev
olutionary war. She died a few years
ago in the 9Sth year OF her age The
deceased was in the 9th year of his
age.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
MR.. w. CHARLES HARDY,

ONE OF NORFOLK,S PROMINENT
CITIZENS, PASSES AWAY.
The announcement of the death YES
terday at st. Vincents Hospital of Mr..
w. Charles Hardy was received with
expressions OF deep sorrow by his many
friends in this city and section, where
he was so well-known and universally
esteemed. Mr. Hardy had been in de-
Ginning health TO rSome time, but the
illness which resulted in his death had
been of short duration. and his demise
was an unexpected event TO his i'm
mediate relatives and nearest friends.
The deceased was in the 59th year of
his age and was the son of the late
Thomas a. Hardy, Esq. He was for
some years the senior member of the
cotton commission firm of Hardy *
Bros. but of late years had given up
the active pursuits of business and had
led Il somewhat retired life. He is sur
vived by two brothers-Mcssrs. i. Lee
and j. NJ. Hardy-and three sisters, one
of the latter being Mrs. Macarthur.
wife OF General Macarthur, now in
Command of the United States army in
the Philippine Islands,
Mr.. Hardy was Il graduate of the
Virginia Military Institute and served
with distinction as an officer in the
Confederate army In early life he
took an active part in society life and
twenty-five years ago led the germans
at the White Sulphur Springs. He was
one of the handsomest men in Virginia,
being of fine physique and splendid
personal appearance. His social life
was exceedingly attractive.
His funeral Will be held from Christ
Episcopal church at 1890 p. nj. Friday
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
Chanuca 3 all.

The Hebrew organiza ton known as
the Daughters of Zion gave a chanuca
ball last night at the Masonic Temple
in honor of the Feast of Chanuca. The
ball room with it's decorations present
ed a very handsome appearance. and
the ladies were also charming in their
pleasing toilettes. many OF which had
been prepared for this occasion.
There We're about two hundred per-
sons present. Charming refreshments
were served after the dancing
Schwinck's Orchestra furnished the
music, and Mr.. j. Crockin officiated as
floor manager.
The committee in charge was COM
posed of Mrs. Weinfeld. Mrs. Crockin,
Mrs. S. Streen and Miss Freedman.
The officers of the Daughters of Zion
are as follows: President, n. Segel:
vice president. Susie Marx: secretary
Mrs. S. Streen; treasurer, Mrs. j.
Crockin; recording secretary, Miss
Rosa Freedman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
ReaI Estate Sales.

Messrs. f. E. Nottingham & Co.. Nauc-
tioneers, sold at the Real Estate and
Stock Exchange yesterday. for the Mu-
tual Guarantee Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION. of Richmond, the following
property:
House and lot on Avenue c, Hunters
vile. to Joseph r. Ives for S605.
Two double houses and lots on Prin-
cess Anne avenue to c.. GofIigon, the
purchase price being SLIGO.
House and lot on Avenue c, Hunters
vile. to w. l.. Whitehurst for 5000.
One double lot on Princess Anne ave-
nue. to Nelines &c Co., at $3.50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
Fancy Article Sale For the Day
Nursery.

Don't forget the sale of fancy articles.
cakes and canadies which will take
place in Christ church parish-house
this afternoon from 2 to Z o'clock.
The proceeds will be devoted to the
benefit of the DAY NURSERY" and
the many different things offered will
make useful and artistic Christmas
presents. BY patronizing this sale you
will be able to make good purchases
and help worthy cause at the same
time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
MUSICIANS UNION FORMED.
1T IS FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT-TIIE
OFFICERS ELECTED.

1T IS FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT-TIIE
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Norfolk musicians have formed
a Musicians Union for mutual benefit.
The officers are as follows: President,
Fred a. Schroeder; Vice President,
Samuel Alright; Secretary. Geo. c.
Wood; Treasurer. Carl Lambrin. The
new organization starts off with thirty
four members. Regular meetings will
be held monthly.
Messrs. Charles Borjes and A. f.
Koerner are honorary members. The
new union has an examining board.
composed of NIessrs. Borjes. Koerner
and Prof. NJ. =. Kruger. The duties
OF this board are to examine all APP
picants for membership and judge of
their professional attainments. If they
are found to be properly versed in their
profession and of good character the
board so reports to the union.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
Floppers.

Members of the City Councils who
talked for amendment of Southern Bell
time of meeting OF Council. November
that meeting:
EDWARD CAMP.
7. NJ. CASHIN
G. II. COSSOLvO.
j. FRANK EAST.
WM. NJ. HANNAH
L. JACOBS.
Il. ). JOYNES.
ID. O'KEETE.
a. STALL.
a. q. WALKER.
II. w. wHErEHURST,
Il. L. WISE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

CATARRH IN CHILDREN generally
assumes the ADENOID type character
lied by SNORING WHEN ASLEEP,
COLDS, BREATHING THROUGH THE
MOUTH WHEN ASLEEP. &c. 1t Is an
extremely frequent cause of ear troubles
but can be readily cured by proper treat
mcnt.
DEAF IN BoTI EARS 50 THAT WE
HAD TO SPEAK TO HER VERY LOUD
TO MAKE HER UNDERSTAND. She
was quite pale, suffered with sore throat
trouble and had an eczematous eruption
In her ears. DIR. FIREY'S TREATMENT
RAPIDLY CURED HER, RESTORING
HER HEARING PERFECTLY and very
greatly improved her health. 1t also
cured the eczema In her ears"
j. p. TATEM.
Mr.. Tatem was until recently employed
by Frank & Sons. 314 Main street. but Is
now engaged in the clothing business in
Elizabeth City, N G..
CATARRH PERMANENTLY CURED.
"ARouT FOUR YEARS AGO DIR;
THE NOSE AND THROAT, which also
affected my ears somewhat, although my
business calls for considerable exposure
Il am employed on lightship off Lam
bert's PonD. THERE HAS NEVER
BEEN THE SLIGHTEST RETURN OF
THE TROUBLE. 1 AM PERFECTLY
CURED" j. G. CORCORAN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
WANrEp--MALE HELP.

w ANTED.-NIEN TO LEARN BAR
w Der trade; only eight weeks requir-
ed. Constant practice, expert instruc-
portat ton. to our colleges at Chicago or
New York: Can earn all expenses IL de-
sired. Positions guaranteed. Apply by
mail MOIER COLLEGE REPRESENTA-
TIVE. 952 Pennsylvania avenue, Pitts
burg. deS-6tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
A Suggestive Xmas Present.

THINK. LOOK and READ, but you
will find no present that will please as
well, or be of such genuine every day
usefulness as pair of good glasses
OUR KIND. properly fitted by our eye
expert. n thorough and SCIENTIFIC
examination BEFORE or AFTER pre-
sentation.
DIR. A. Week,
With Gale Jewelry Co.. 80 Main St.
de-13-tf.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
The Mutual life insurance Co.

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of the Mutual Life Insurance Co.
O. f. Bresee & Sons, general agents,
Taibott building. Norfolk, Va. This
company paid to policyholders in 1899
S26.3G?.036. 1t is stated that in this
company the profits go to the insured.
ana these profits from 1913 to 1899
amount to s99,9S2, O32. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
. TO 4.

You don't know half the goods we car
ryIPocket Books. Ladies' and Gents:
and Ivory Pen Holders: Fashion Favorite
Playing Cards. all the newest backs.- the
largest line of Fancy Box Papers In tho
city. over two hundred styles: Desk
Blotter Pads; Handsome Onyx Top Desk
Hooters: Library Ink Stands; Sterling
Silver Pen Holders and Sterling Silver
Mounted Pencils. in set; Every house
should have paper cutter and a roll of
wrapping paper and n ball of Irvine; Just
the thing for this season of the year.
OLD DOMINION PAPER COMPANY.
de13-1m $500 Commercial Place.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

We have increased our stock of Per-
rims Gloves for the holidays, and now
have all sizes of this popular glove.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
333 Main Ct
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
CAPT. PRINCE BREAKS DOWN.
Weeps and Sobs Like Child Pathetic Scene in
the Court Room

Wrs Cannon in the Witness Chair For the Prosecution Adj
mts That She Wrote Anonymous Leers-Copies of the
Letters That Caused the Tragedy-Capt. W. H. Prince
Testies in His Own Behalf Saying That His Wife At
tempted to Conceal Guilty Letter, and That She Con
fessed Infdelity-Her Words Excluded
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT.-COMFORTA ROOM,
~ with use of bath. for one or two gem
tlemen. Price moderate. Board next
door If desired. MRS. GEO. ID. LEVY.
Il. O. BOX lSS. city. dcl3-3t
r ARGE-BRIGHT ROOM NEWLY
~ papcred and furnished; suitable for
two. with heat. gas and good board, reas-
dell-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
TO CURE coLD1N oNEDAy.

Take LaXatime Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money if
1T fails to cure. T.. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. Csc.
se1-Sm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

Rooms and No. s74 Main street, over
The Hub" Specialties-CATARRH and
al diseases of Eye. Ear. Nose. Throat.
Chest and stomach
p. m. Sunday hours, 1880 a. m. to II; 40
2. IN. Tuesday night. Thursday night and
saturday night. 7:i5 p. m. to Sis p. m.
CONSULTATION ALWAYS FREE
Medicines furnished Terms moderate
Eyes examined for glasses free OF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

All transient advertisements In
sorted In these columns must be paid
for in advance.
Ratio, ono cent por word each In
sertion, minimum, 20 cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

WY ANTED-POSITION AS STENOG-
w rapher and typewriter, by young
lady, with experience and good reference.
Address 'E. W. care Virginian-Pilot.
de12-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

VIT ANTED = EXPERIENCED GRO
w Gerry clerk; good position for good
man: give reference and experience. Adj
dress GROCER. VirGinian- Pilot office.
de123t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
FOB SALE.

1IOR SALE - AN EXTRA GOOD
n horse, sound and true, also one of tho
years old. 2O3 CHURCH STREET.
de-12-3te
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

w ANTE D "A GENTLEMAN THAT
w has some knowledge of Industrial
Life Insurance, that can take $1,000. or
formation address, BOX 49, Washington,
n. c. dell-lw4
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

VIZ ANTED-ON OR BEFORE JANU-
w airy LIST, position bookl1eper. as
sistant or clerk: considerable experience,
and best OF reference. Address r. E.,
care this paper. it,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

r .IGHTERAGE OFALL KINDS DONE
IL on reasonable terms, apply X T.
GRANT. Old Phone 1923. seli-1yr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

& PECIAL INDUCEMENTS IN PHO
- tographs at FGSer's old stand NEW
OPERATOR. corner Church and Main
streets no4-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
ROARDERs.


w ANTED-BOARDER BEST AC
w cancellations furnished: heated front
rooms: with use Of bath. Apply 356. cor
ner F!tEEMASON ST. and MONTICEI.-
10 AVENUE. del3-3ts
- INGLE AND DOUBLE ROOMS For
t)rent. with board. table. tirst-class li6
DUKE ST. deo-Iw.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

VIZ ANTED - STENOGRAPHER AND
w Typewriter: young man. must be
quick and accurate at figures; salary Sc
week. Address giving fun particulars a.
b. c.. Virginian-Pilot office. dell-St'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13

Nv ANTED.-POSITION BY ENPERT
w stcnographer and book keeper
Years of experience; references, ROB-
ERT I1RABBLE. Lamberts Point Nor
1oiK, Va. dc1-1m%
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-13
STRAYEp.

g. TRAYED FROM HOME A FOX
- terrier dog, white. heavily marked
returned TO VIRGINIAN-PILOT OFFICE
del2-tf.