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idea, but congress was not wise enough
to adopt the suggestion. To do this
and it will become an inevitable ne
cessity in time, the government mus
now spend many millions of dollar.
which would not then have been re-
quired. 1t we can accomplish this one
thing 1t will be enough, without doing
all the good things which are proposed
and urged at this time. The other
| good improvements will follow nat.
urally."
| All of this is true. Those who have
visited the capital of our republic, par
tlcularly on our great presidential in
auguration days, have, been shamed by
the condition of our great thorough
fare. The south side of Pennsylvania
avenue is lined with two-story, or
three-story, dingy, old, even ancient.
rickety buildings. Within quarter
OF mile of the capitol building there
are two blocks occupied by Chinese
laundrymen, saloon keepers and wom-
en- OF the town. This brief description
OF the great avenue, the broadcast. best
paved, best graded in the world, will
suffice to emphatically commend the
words which were thus spoken by the
governor of a sovereign state who for
score of years held prominent place
in the national house of representa-
tlves. The avenue should be improved
1t is proposed that in the centennial
celebration of the founding of perma-
nent seat of government here the
troops of the national guard in every
state shall participate; that there shall
be legion of the grand army of the
republic, and of the veterans of the
war with Spain, as well as soldiers and
sailors of our regular military and
naval establishments. The prelim-
mary work has been well begun. and
this city will be the scene of national |
of patriotism next December.
Referring to the remarks of Senator |
Depew concerning Washington and his
noble ambitions, Archbishop Keane
said: "The idea of the orient. the
ireek idea, the Roman idea, all were
Incomplete. They strove for thew
Knew not what. 1t was the Christian
deal which fired the soul of Washing
ION, that put conservation on his
word, and enabled him to lead to VIC
ory. His fundamental conviction was
hat the Christian ideal was the true
me for the individual and for the ma
ion."
with such strong men speaking and
Vorking for the national capital CEN
ennial, its success may reasonably and
onservatively be predicted.
SMITH D. FRY,
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the true condition of affairs will be
come gradually apparent. Russian Of
lcers have drilled the Persian army.
and the troops are accustomed TO act
under their orders. Doubtless, II
Persia passes, in time, entirely under
Russian rule, both countries will be
benefited. Persia by more rapid prog
ress in civilization and improved ia
cilities Cfor the Persian merchants are
shrewd money makers and care little
who governs them so long as their
business prospers), and Russia by the
acquisition of half million square
miles of desirable territory. 100000 of
new subjects, the advancement of her
frontier and coast with ports from
which India is easily accessible.
Russia has always manipulated af-
| fairs so that other nations have never
been able to obtain railway conces-
sions in Persia. Now she will cover
the country with complete network
of railroads. They will develop its re-
sources, but the advantage will belong
to Russia, although doubtless Ameri-
can engineers will construct them. |
The merchant fleets of Russia have |
sailed the Caspian sea for years, but
since the treaty of Turkomantchai no
Persian has been allowed to display the
flag of his country there, nor have Eu.
ropean goods for long time been al
lowed transit to Persia. Traders have
been compelled to go around through
Turkish Armenia. Thus has a market
for Russian manufactures been Sc
cured in Persia.
One great reason for the seizure of
Africa by Great Britain is the necessity
for depending on the Suez canal for
the quick transport of goods to India.
England must have Independent porta
south of Suez for means of easy COM
The safety of her mer-
chant marine is also the reason for her
anxiety to prevent Russian ships COM
ng from the Black sea to threaten
ouez. But all previous precautions for
he protection of India will avail little
I Russia obtains control of the Per-
nan gulf and seaports, almost at the
indian border. Great Britain will be
to maintain vast fleets for {
he protection of her merchant ships q
he fleets of Russia could attack the +
cast of India and cooperate with t.
rmies transported by means of Rus d
ian control of Herat to that portion O
the border where the mountain Il
asses are not severe. England could S,
ever feel secure. because while Rus nj
ia is making the most pacific promises
he is stealthily but firmly advancing 5,
lost in her agressions. Or
Russian ships are being constructed W
| our yards which have no superiors w
Their in size or equipment. The des. tt
MES of all nations are likely to be in NJ
uenced by the events of the next four sc
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ers. People everywhere might be BEN
Gifted by dwelling ON his words.

ers. People everywhere might be ben
efited by dwelling ON his words.
The occasion was an unusual gather
ing of great men; men of prominence
In local and national affairs. II Is pro
posed that in this city there shall be g
national celebration next December
of the origin of the national capital
There were present senators, repre-
sentatives, business men, lawyers, doc
tors, preachers and public-spirited men
OF every walk of life. Moreover, the
governors of Al states were present to
show their appreciation of the project.
and their disposition to cooperate in
the endeavor.
If these people could accomplish
what they proposed, this city would
spring at once into the front rank of
the capital cities of the civilized world.
They propose that the congress shall
buy all of the land on the south side
of Pennsylvania avenue, and build
centennial arch at some suitable paint.
They want to have Centennial avenue
from the capitol to the white house,
running along the botanical gardens,
through Armory square, along the ar
bored grounds of the National mu-
scum, the Smithsonian institution, by
the agricultural departments broad
acreage, past the bureau of engraving
and printing, around the Washington
monument, to the proposed location of
a memorial bridge across the Poto-
M nd % xu,ls%
They also want new white house;
either by tearing down the historic
residence of the presidents, or by ex-
tending and celebrating the present |
structure according to the designs pre-
pared by the late wife of Gen. Har-
rison, when he was The chief executive
Of the nation.
They want to make the centennial
not only passing show, but perma-
nent celebration. They want each
state in the union to build a perma-
tent editice, to be guarded and kept in
order by the people of each state,
through enactments of their several
In the speeches delivered
many illusions were made to the SPLEEN
lid temporary state exhibits at the
worlds fair which was held in Chicago
n 1893. The idea is good one.
Probably the best suggestion made {
vas that which was uttered by Gov. [
icMillin, of Tennessee, who said: ,
During my 20 years of service in con- 8
'ress l consistently and persistcntly I
dvocated the purchase of all the Z
round bordering on the south side of |
ennsylvania avenue, and the erection o
hereon of federal buildings. The :
reatest parade ground in the world, :,
nrivaled by that of any national capt. :
al, is disgraced by the unsightly build =
lgs which line its southern side. Con-
ressman Springer in 1884, 16 years Il
go, introduced bill containing this .
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The young married woman had bee,
telephoning to the grocer's for an or
der of supplies. A girl had taken he,
order and had just said good-by
Suddenly the young married woman
remembered that she had turkey for
to-morrow's dinner and must have
something with which to make the
dressing.
Hello" she called hurriedly.
Then pleasant girls voice An
swered Hello"
Il want you to send up two loaves
OF stale Bread" said the Y. M. w.
Madam" answered the same pleas
ant voice, 1--WE don't keep stale bread
at the telephone exchange. Detroit
Free Press.
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WHAT CONGRESS- is DOING.


Senator Turner (Wash) began an OK.
tended speech on the Puerto Rican Dill
In the senate on the 18th He maintained
that the pending measure was unconst-
tuti1aai. The senate committee on ap-
organizations reported the executive and
.alieial appropriation bill and the com
| nittee on Indian affairs reported
the Indian appropriation bill, which car
ries Sab Gal. -. The house adopted the
| conference report on the financial Dill py
Il vote of 1866 yeas to l2O nays, ten mem
bers being present and not voting MI
Sulzer IN. " introduced resolution
calling for copies of all letters In the state
department of American citizens In the
south African republic from January i,
| 1892. to the present time.
The senate on the 14th listened to two
arguments on the Puerto Rican bill by
Senator's Teller (Col) and Turner
(Wash.). The former maintained that
the United States constitution could not
extend over the island and the latter that
1t could Aside from the constitutional
questions both were opposed to the pend
Ing bill. The District of Columbia APP
preparation bill was taken up by the
house and Mr.. Grout (Vt) made gen.
eral explanation of its provisions. The
speeches afterwards made covered wide
range of subjects. Mr. Cowherd (Mo.)
spoke against holding the Philippines;
Mr.. Rucker (Mo) submitted an argument
In favor of a constitutional amendment
for the election of senator's by the peo-
pie, and Mr.. Howard (Ga) discussed the
"open door" policy In the east.
sensational retort was made In the
senate on the 18th to statement by Sen
ator Penrose (Pa) by Senate 1allinger
IN. HI. The former stated that the lat
ter had assured him re .id not expect
to speak on the Quay case and Senator
Gallinger replied that when Senator Pen
rose said that he did not state the truth.
This assertion astounded the senators.
For nearly three hours the bill appro-
priating 81, 095, 900 for the people of Puerto
Rico was under discussion. Senator We'll
lington Md spoke against the seating |
Of Mr.. Quay and the remainder of the |
session was consumed in a running dis
cussion of the constitutional questions in |
volved. The District of Columbia APP
bill, carrying $6,6OS37S, was
passed by the house and also bill grant
ng the abandoned Fort Hays military
to the state of Kansas for ex-
station and normal school
purposes. Mr.. Wilson Qda) introduced
| resolution calling on the secretary of
he interior for information about forest
'eserves.
The senate on the 10th passed the Puer-
o Rican relief appropriation bill The
Measure carries $2.O95,OO0. Senator Allen
Neb) offered an amendment to the bill
declaring that the constitution extended
'ver the island by its own force, but 1t
vas lost by vote of SO to II. Other eff
orts to amend the bill were fruitless
enator Mcmillan (Mich.) introduced a |
ill to provide an inexpensive means of
money by mail by means of
ost check notes. 1t was private bill day
hn 81, |
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People unfamiliar with London b.v.
some difficulty in realizing the very Sc.
rious overcro wding which exists in ths
poorer districts in the metropolis. The
medical officer of Islington has lust
made return which brings home in
striking force the terrible density of
the poorer population. In that parish
there are 1856 one-roomed tenements
occupied by 9stsO persons; 1e, 7Ie two
roomed tenements, with eO,S8o persons
living in them; II, 500 three-roomed Ten.
ements, with 49,7s9 occupants; ao1s
tOuT-room houses with Al, $40 peopla.
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Not Her FauIt.

lmogene, listen to this: The tru,
woman, above all, should lend color
fragrance and brilliancy to her bus
bands life.'"
Now, Arthur, you know verv wei
that for three years I've wanted r.
wear red shirt waist and yor
wouldn't let me."-Indianapolis Jour
nal.
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PEARLS OF WISDOM.
They Fall Like Dew from the Lips
of Senator Depew.
Origin OF National Capital to BE Cell
ebFnted In December-Sugges-
lions from Gov. McMilIin
and Archbishop keane.
Especial Washington letter.

eGD ENG one of the very few
n members of the senate who
have no presidential aspira-
lions nor hopes ia that direction, can
afford to think as please, and talk as
/ think. There is no danger that any
of my utterances may be quoted
against me in any presidential cam
paigu.'
Thus spoke Senator Chauncey M. De-
pew, of New York, on the platform in
this city before great audience. The
gathering was for the purpose of Or
ganlzing great centennial celebration
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Sir Redvers Butler Dismissed the Guest

sir kedvers Butler Dismissed the Guest.
Sir Redvers Butler is credited will
being of that type of officer whose
butchers bill'' is rather more likely
than not to be large. That he is moi
person who will allow any ordinary
considerations to swerve him from
what he thinks is his duty was
shown at dinner in his house not
long ago. A certain well-known man
was present, and told an anecdote
which was so "off color that the
ladies' were excessively displeased and
distressed.
When dinner was over Sir Redvers
rang the bell.
"Mr. AS carriage" he ordered when
the butler appeared.
Il do not expect my brougham SO
early" said Mr.. A., and there was a
CLEAN of defiance in his eyes.
Sir Redvers did not reply. but he
took Mr.. A. by the arm and led him
gently into the hall. ''It is time TO,
you to CO." he said quietly, and his
guest went.-N. Y. Press.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Wife-Only think, 1 dreamed last
night got that exquisite new frock
l showed you in window the other
day, for birthday present.
Brutal Husbband-Really? Try to
go to sleep again and dream who IL
was that gave it to you.-N. Y. World
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RUSSIA AND PERSIA.
Muscovite Intriguers Are Planning
a Momen,ous Coup
How the cSar Proposes TO Absorb the
shah's DOmInIons-The Russian
Advance Toward the Bor-
derI of India.

loPVVIaI NUFTe4pOhdence.J
THE most important information
al topic of the day is the hold
which Russia has within the last
few months gained in ancient Persia.
England is so occupied at present with
the Beers that she is giving less than
her usual attention to her eastern af-
fairs and has left Herat, considered the
Key to the territory bordering on her
East Indian possessions, exposed to
danger from a Russian invasion.
This city has figured prominently in
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Penner-What do you consider the
best method of keeping books?
Borrows-There's only one way.
Penner-What's that?
Borrows-Forget to return them
Philadelphia Press.
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1t Looked Suggestive of : 4
But Was Intended for : ,
ferent Purpose.

An East end car was loaded i.
shoppers, mostly women, for L N
middle of the afternoon. Copy,r|
proceeding at a great rate, M
pink tea or a session of the sttT
But all at once a hush fell over tI,l
terers. A negro lad entered, bpN1
arms an immense cake, three Ori1
high, and frosted over from pittsl
they say of a theater. There wassl
of flowers by way of decoration, MI
traceries of gauzy lace completa|
bellishments. The cake was so ii,
the negro could scarcely carryit
The cake told the whole story M
ding, the bridesmaids, the orange I'M
flower girls and the banquet NJ
Every feminine heart in that str,gl
,a-hutter as its owner gazed mH|
upon the evidence of a wedding MI
Finally, when the car stopped A
another passenger and everyt6imI
still, one lady took courage to AMI
where the wedding was going 10 b
"Whut weddin'?" asked the neenl
protruding. w
"The wedding that cake is for
dis amt no weddin' cake.'
''No?"
Nom. Dis yeres er cake walku
There was smile that reachedA
end of the car to the other, and n
conversation was resumed as beforl
phis Scimitar.
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Mamma can't imagine what bah,
is crying for now.
FapaDJust to keep in practice. !
suppose. He may not want anytbir,
Just now' but be can't tell when \.
will.-Puck. ="
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Myer-Don't you know that the lis.
OF tobacco shortens your days?
Gyer-Yes, I'm sure it does.
Then why do you use it?"
For that very reason. 1 once triet
10 quit 1t, and the days were about
week Iong."-Chicago Evening News.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Tommy-Isn't the spider patient
sitting there all day?
Papa-How could he catch flies If he
were not?
Tommy-Why, with 6y paper. ]
should think.-Judgc,
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Two homing pigeons few from, p.n-
sa 1ao Fla, to Fall River, Mass
l,lS2 miles, between July "a and Az
gust g. 1899. This is the longest flicbt
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Gnrley-I think Miss Roxy's papa is
partial to me, Fangle.
Fangle-What makes you think so7
He has sold the dog. Life
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-, AT zurich the theological faculty q,
s shS university finds that it has onlv
winter, FIVAesSors this
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David Garrick's widow carefully pre.
s served all her wedding garments in or
uer mat they might serve as a sbrond
and was buried in them.
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DeMuner-Of course, you can't he.
leve everything you hear.
Miss Spreadsitt-Oh, no! but Won oar
repeat it!-Puck.
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That Wasn't Much

"You-you were in the late /,
queried of the man who had be-
about the battle of Santiago.
Certainly" was the reply.
And you marched and sufI
fought and was hero?"
No, sir; nothing of the kind,
landed at Santiago; decimated III,
the enemy, forced him to surrsl
then brought about the end Of the
"Oh, that was all, Ell? Beg you
for the interruption. "-Washingtol
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A Probable Remit

Askit-What will be the result
Kansas editors and preacher l
places?
Tellit-The people will put pun
the contribution plates and pay
tons in suspender buttons. b
American.
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Some pretty girls are SO vain thA
refuse to admit their good looks.-A
Globe.
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Hoods
SarsapariIIs
NOT THAT KIND OF !

Is Americas Greatest Blood
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9aity - Eagle
NM. MURDOCH. Editor.
And So Lerrv .simnson Failed.

Jerry Simpson sgray failed the Sioux Falls Fusien
good his prophecy, to redeem his
pledge deliver Pops the hands of the Demo-
party Jerry been greater
he depended upon exhibit his
deployng his supposed brains. Kansas more
especially Seventh district not the
MiddIe-of Readers and practically Pops
originally Republicans uneasy
fearing Jerry would understood
make of Fusion amalgamation by delivering up his
party, making it entire big the
partnership Simpsons amendment nomination
of vice president committee empowered confer
with like committee of the City Democratic
tonal convention defeated to one or by
4s2 to 262 The national Fusion convention
the result Of the vote, plain having
ated the Democrats proposed candidate Mr. Bryan
head Of the ticket the permitting
cratic convention fill place would in effect wipe
out the only remaining distinction left the Fusion
wing Of the Pop party However Jerry is no doubt right
in his prognosticaton only question of time
when every Populist who Middle-of- the-Road
stamp viii be recognized and be- in fact. Democrat
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Decadence of Mr.. Towne.

Who Towne? This young man from Minnesota is
not Populst though by Pop convention at
Sioux Falls for vice president He is not a Democrat
though the Pops Democrats to name him with
Bryan the Democratic ticket at Kansas City Until
1896 he Republican He accord with the
Republican all questions except the coinage ques-
tion and was delegate to the convention and
boed Six after the Pop against the Repub-
hcan party for its alleged monopostc tendencies Mr.
Towne was still Republican. is a protectonst and
was elected to protest against the passage
of the Wilson bill Baldwin, his opponent was one Of two
Democrats elected congress in 1892 from Minnesota
ToUne beat him 1857 but Halvers the Pop candidate
poed GAS s973 the Pop vote in 1882 In
that campaign antagonized upon the stump the Pop
vagaries in He drew from the Demo
Gratis while the Pop almost doubled He betrayed the
Republican party and was nominated because he
was renegade Republican for congress He posed in the
campaign as Republican on all questions except the silver
question He appealed Republicans he was as
he conended Republican votes to return himself to
congress His district 1892 adverse Repub-
majority Of 1900 He had the reputation of
being eloquent persuasive campagner Page Nor
rs his had great reputation in this respect
Towne's power had waned, He was beaten He was
angered by this While at heart nroectionist and
Republican his attitude love to hatred turned
Though belonging TO- and the head Of the party only
issue silver 10 l, subordinated this prob
lem letter recently published: 7 the slightest
hesancy saying tha all other questions &c among
them) must subordinate this grsa, problem Of
how the Of fathers from recre
betrayal of the present leaders of the
Republican party" His nomination dictated by Bryan
and The Kansas Cty convention advised what to
Go Tie eastern and southern Democrats win however
fsa constrained puncture Mr.. Townes aspirations He
NH withdraw in the hope of Job under Bryan.
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could relieve the restitution Indian subjects
the Beers had been left What the costing
probably only known to the officials of Great Britain
However, to nothing of what costing the Beers
is stated in London that the England
sn0o0oOO far AS the British operations rela
lively small scale for the first months. it evident
that the increase in the expense of the struggle will
from this time If the United Kingdom can
end the business with bill of less than
$800OOoo0 will be surprising many judges
situation South Africa.
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$50 Have and to Hold Brings Wealth.

Miss Johnston the author of the wonderfully successful
romance ITO Have and to Hold" fortune
and fame Tor the book rapid sales
in American publications. Uncle here
tofore held the record in this Within
after 1t published, Mrs Stoves had been sold
to the number of 1o0OOO but it took year
that number The 100000 mark passed by ITO Have
and to Hold few days after
appearance, accomplishing in that short what Mrs
Stoves famous book did in Miss Johnston's
story Prisoners of Hope in its ftyfth thousand
The Bookman for May that her
Englishwoman who had such thrilling adventures a
strange land is the best selling book Of thrtyfour
towns appearing in its monthly of selling