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The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10
A DIFFERENCE IN CONDUCTORS
Mrs. Drew's First Trolley Ride.


Ever since the electric cars had been
running by the corner, within sight of
the house, all her friends and relatives
had been urging Mrs. Drew to take a
trolley ride.
1T would do you a world of good"
they told her, and it is really dis
grace that you never have been on the
cars"
"Oh, we'll" Mrs. Drew would say, 81
used to ride on the horse cars when I
was in Boston, years ago, and I suppose
this is something like it. Besides, 1 have
50 much to do that 1 don't feel like 60
ing away for long"
But the electric go so quick that
you could get back at night, and they
could spare you from home one day, just
as well as not"
"Of course, we could, mother Mr..
Drew would say, heartily.
Eyes, we could stand it one day." said
Grandma Drew, who was growing quite
feeble, land you'd have lots of things to
tell about when you got home again"
1T isn't good for any one to stav in
the same place all the time" her friends
]
see new things"
But to all arrangements Mrs. Drew an
swered that she could not go just yet
Il do not enjoy the cars as it is she
often said. Why, just see how much
more company we have than we used to.
The children come home twice as often
as they could before, and relatives we
| haven't seen for years have got so they
are quite neighbOrly. Yes, l feel real
| grateful to the electrlcs, though l don t
| care TO ride on them myself And Grand
ma here, why l don't know what she
would do if it wasn't for watching to
see them so by every hour. And when
she sees some of our folks coming, she $
! just delighted. You know the coach didn' t
used to so only two days a week she
| used to watch so eager to see it com
! ing over the hill, and days when il didn't
go by she'd be real down-spirited. Yes,
the cars are sight OF company to Grand
| ma.
Thus she had talked for nearly a year.
| when all at once, in September, she had
an unaccountab.e longing to go some
where She tried to overcome it, but as
| the days went by, the longing grew strong
er. Finally she could endure 1T no longer,
50 she set time and made her prepara-
| tons for going to spend a day with her
daughter Julia, fifteen miles away.
The day came, clear and cool, and Mrs
Drew walked out to the corner to take
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10

From the Buffalo Express i,
One of the most notable advances VI
the century just past, and one Waleh 10"
been commented on very little, IS the ~,
cline in the prevalence of hard dlIuAnS
among business men and, indeed aulo.s
the people in general. Half ceN,uli
ago the average man of affairs accoIo
ing to those who remember those g.
old times" began the morning with se.
eral eye-openers and repeated the pr.
scriptlon more or less frequently an u..
long Whenever an important buSli1.
matter came up for discussion, OF
were certain to be called for. ana s lss,
board was an Indispensable piece OF oiH P,,
furniture. To-day, however, it Is cei'a,
that the man who drinks during DUE "a
hours is the exception rather tnau ,ne
rule. There may be just as much OF Pas
after the days work is done as theIo a..
in the early years of the cehlul
though that is doubtful but liduo' ~.
lubricant to business is 10 lonber
Grated in euy business house. %,
Commercial travellers who used 70 ~
allowances for treating their prospsc,.I,,s.
customers are now prohibited from oi IT,,
ing with those with whom they are 800
business, and when YOU see Coup
business men standing at bar II We ~,
time Il is generally the care that lhey
going to luncheon aud have a COUP an
hours before them before they take ,r
business again. The change IN ha olI or
this regard is not based on sentiment .,,t
religious grounds to any great extent rrse
is q cold, hard business proposition me
increase OF competition the larger -.
that the successful man OF business m
play to-day require the run use .ril
his faculties mud the man VINO Va 10
succeed realizes that he can't hnV'S
take any chances with stimulants.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10

s. Lapu- Viagirin; 6, Recommendation; T.
acknowledgements 5, IVohane- Wearon;9
Rachdir Velcra- Thoryod Ringemeann: 10
Seal-Grienholn; II, Th1u-Azob; y. Mer-
garta-Sufat; IS, Kezle-Hyldu: "A, Detan-
Tierceab; Is, Gevuineer- Tlecolan: IS. Lis
! cirpla-Jadohneln; II, Carnoy-Xareno.
The letters, properly rearranged spell
the following names: 1, Romeo-Juet,
JacobRachel; 3, Observation-Disclosures; 4 An.
! thony-Cleopatra; 3, Paul-Virgina; y
Francesca-Paola; Z, Gabriel-Evangeline
s, IvanhoeR owena; 9, Richard Carye-
, Dorothy Mannering; 10, Elsa-Lohengnn
II, Ruth-Boaz; u, Margaret-Faust; B
Zekle-H Hubby; IA, Dante-Beatrice; 10
Guinevere-Lancelot; 16, Priscilla-John Al
+ den; II, Cyrano-Roxane.
For prizes, many of the stories or
poems in which these characters figure
I, may be secured in dainty but inexpen'
sive style.
Tennyson's 'Idylls of the King con
tanning the story Of Guinevere; Paul and
| Virginia" THE Letters of Heloise and
Abelard" and "Evangeline" are suggest
ed. Among appropriate pictures may no
/ mentioned the common but ever pleasing
study of "Margherite;" the pretty Pur-
tan picture "Why don't You Speak for
Yourself, John" and equally suggestive
of the festival of love, THE Chilly GU
pids," showing two cupids, shivering over
a fire of faggots in a November wood
The consolation prize may be CANDY
heart, gaily decorated.
Another pleasant pastime for st. Val
entine's night is a game of miniature
archery, with floral heart for the tar
get. The heart. built from deep crimson
carnations, may form a part of the decor
atoms. When the game opens sing.
white blossom is placed in the center o.
the heart for bulls eye. This fragrant
target is hung from the center chandelier
and for the game each guest is IN turn
supplied with a small bow and arrow
and given an opportunity to carry of tlo
crimson heart as a reward for hitting lHo
white blossom. Suspend the target oy
ribbons to a point at least two feet from
the chandelier, as the first shots are ap'
to go wide of the mark and endanger u9
globes above. Very light arrows shou'
be used. Anna S. Richardson
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10

Controller and treasurer OF the house
hold.
The vice chamberlain and the lord stew
ard of the household; the former attended
by an officer, who bears the ruby ring
and sword for the offering
The lord privy seal and the lord presi-
dent
The Lord Chancellor of ireland.
the Archbishop of Armagh.
The Archbishop of York.
The Eord High Chancellor.
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The princesses of the blood royal
Portions of the regalia borne by peers.
The usher of the Black Rod and the
Deputy Garter
The Lord Great Chamberlain of Eng
land.
The Processes of the blood royal
The high constables of Ireland and Scot
land.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10
GROWING AN ENGLISH KING.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SPLENDID
RITES IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY.

Some Quaint CeremOnlaIs of Ancient
OriRin-The King Receives Among
other Things, Pair of Fine
Gloves: and the Royal Sword Is
Redeemed by the Premier for One
hundred ShiIIinGS-A Gold InGot
weighing n Pound md Purse of
Gold Are properties" in the Roy
al Drama-Personncl of the Diani-
taries Taking Part in the CeremO-
ny-The Master of Ceremonies Must
Go Back sixty-four Years for the
Latest Precedent.
Copyright. 1901, byaA. s. Richardson.
If "All the worlds stage, and all the
men and women merely players" there IS
certainly vouchsafed TO US one scene, one
Suggesting wherein stagecraft and
splendor reach a pinnacle Of achievement
"a coronation. And now the drama Of
the world is moving on TO the time when
st shall be right and proper for the stage
manager TO call for the setting and the
cast to play the coronation of Albert Ed
ward as King Of England which will lie
probably the most magnificent ceremonial
in modern history.
Precedents must go back sixty-four
years to the June day when Victoria as
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10
STRANGER THAN FIG.
TON.
A Remedy Which Has RevOIutioniz-
ed the Treatment of Stomach
Troubles

Troubles.
The remedy is not heralded as a won
derful discovery, nor yet a secret patent
medicine, neither is it claimed to cure any
thing except dyspepsia, indigestion and
stomach troubles with which nine out of
ten suffer.
The remedy is in the form of pleasant
tasting tablets or lozenges, containing
vegetable ana fruit essences, pure asepric
pepsin government tesD, golden seal and
diastase. The tablets are sold by drug
gists under the name of Stuart's Dyspep-
STA Tablets Many interesting experiments
10 test the digestive power of Stuart
Tablets show that one grain of the active
principle contained in them is sufficient
TO thoroughly digest 5000 grains of raw
meat, eggs and other wholesome food.
Stuarts Tablets do not act upon the
bowels like after dinner pills and cheap
catharucs, which simply irrltate and in
flame the intestines without having aey
effect whatever in digesting food or cur
ing indigestion.
If the stomach can be rested and assist
ed in the work OF digestion it win very
soon recover it's normal vigor, as no or
gan IS so much abused and oyerworked
as the stomach. Ete
This is the secret. n there Is any secret.
pepsia Tablets. remedy practically I'M
known a few years ago snd now the most
widely known of any treatment for stom-
ach weakness.
This success has been secured entirely
upon It's merits as a digestive pure and
simple, because there, ean be no stomach
trouble 81 the food IS nromptly dlgested
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets net entirely
on the food eaten. digesting Il completely,
so that IL can be assimilated into blood.
nerve and tissue. They cure dyspepsia,
water hrash sour stomach. gas and bloat-
ing after meals, because they furnish the
digestive power which weak stomachs
lack and unless that lack IS supplied Il is
useless TO attempt 20 cure by the use Of
"tonics." pills" and cathlrtcs which
have absolutely no digestive power
6tuarrs Dyspepsia Tablets can be found
az an drug stores and the regular use OF
one or two of them after meals, will DEM
onstrate their merit better than any other
argument,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10

cended to the throne Of England, but when
Edward VII shall be crowned King there
viii be no chance Of mishap or error or
deviation from the proper conduct of the
function. For all the details of the
scene are matters OF ancient and absolute
record. Each player has his own place.
each his own part; some a few lines,
some others only business" as the stage
knows it. 1t is one-star play. with
one actor who takes the center of the
stage by right and pride of birth, and
all the others there in support.
The ceremony to he performed when
Edward is crowned King will differ from
that by which Victoria was made Queen
only in the substitution Of the words
king" for that of queen" Whether
there is TO be coronation banquet is
not yet known. There has been no such
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10
rIEING NAMES OF FAMOUS LOVERS
II Makes an Amusing Contest for n
Valentine Gathering.

N"ichhne Onthering.
All the world loves a lover. particu-
larly on St. Valentines night. A pref
ty and appropriate guessing contest for
this occasion is furnished by "pie-ing''
the names Of lovers famed in literature,
art and song.
From white bristol board cut as many
hearts as you will have guests. Make tho
hearts at least six inches In diameter. and
tie each one with rose-colored ribbon,
to which IL attached q rose-colored PEN
eli, such as is used for dance cards Then
write on each heart the following in
scrlptions:
l. Eomor-Jletul; ?, Jobca- Archie: 3,
Ehesoii-Ablerad; T. Antyhon-Leep0atar
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10

Dothen. Ala, July 10, 1899.
Dr. r. W. Hall St. Louis. Mo-Dear
Sir; We have been selling your Texas
wonder. Halls Great Discovery, for two
years and recommend it to any one SUI
fering with eny kidney trouble as being
the best remedy we ever sold. Yours
truly. J. r. YOUNG.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10
A TEXAS WONDER


ore small bottle OF Halls Great Dis.
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel. cures diabetes,
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs.
rheumatism and all Irregularities of the
Kidneys and bladder in both men and wo-
men, regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren. II not sold by your druggist viii
be sent by mail on receipt Of 81. one
small bottle is TWO months treatment
and will cure any case above mentioned
DR.. i. W. Hell. sole manufactures, p o.
Box 60 St. Louis, No. Send for testimo-
mails Sold by all druggists and Solo
mons Co. Savannah Ga
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
The Word Damn.

The Rev. W. S. Rainsford, of New
York, has created quite q breeze by de-
claring that certain report is damned
rot" The New York Times thinks
that if Mr.. Rainsford would make
herculean attempt, he ought to be able
to refrain from coarse and profane Ian
guage, The origin Of profanity is a
mystery; for it is not easy to under.
stand how perfectly harmless and
correct word should come to be regard
ed as coarse and profane. There is
nothing improper in the word damn"
1t comes from the Latin word, damn
are, " which means, to condemn. Yet
custom and use have made the word
improper, and it has been banIshed
from polite society. Judged purely on
its merits damned" is not one whit
coarser or more improper than "con-
founded, blasted" internal" and
a cheerful idiot" is just as profane as
a damned fool" Possibly what gives
the word an impolite sound is the fact
that whenever one uses it he pumps in
to it a large amount of his anger and
contempt. There is nothing inherent
ly profane in the word "hell," the
place of.condemned spirits. But while
one can use with perfect propriety such
words as Hades, Gehenn, and inferno,
it is not considered the correct thing to
use the word shell, which means the
same thing. 1t is certainly one of the
most remarkable things in philology
that a perfectly innocent word should
become an irrevocable outlaw. Com
mercial-Appeal. .H...
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
1t Was Old Ice.

The servant girl who follows direc-
tions explicitly has always been consid-
cred jewel, but there are some flaws
even in the most valuable gems, as this
story shows.
The jewel in question was Scandi-
navian, willing and vigorous, but not
overgifted with intelligence. When
she first arrived on the scene she had
never seen a refrigerator before. Af-
ter initiating her into its mysteries,
the new mistress instructed her never
to leave in the ice box anything old or
left over, but to keep it perfectly clean
and fresh by throwing away the old
things every morning.
On the day following this the mis-
tress happened to look out of the win
dow and noticed something pecbliar in
the yard. Summoning the maid, she
asked
"Sophia, what is that, and how did
it get there?"
The Scandinavian beamed with Joy
at her own cleverness and in expecta-
ton of cordial approval.
"That is old ice, ma'am, left from
yesterday. | threw it away lax you
toll me-" ....
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
This VIII Interest Many.

To quickly introduce B. B. B. (Bo-
tanic Blood Balm, the famous blood
purifier, into new homes, we will send
absolutely free 10, 900 treatments. B. b.
B. quickly cures old ulcers, scrofula,
painful swellings, aches and pains in
pimples, fostering eruptions, boils, &C.
zema, itching skin or blood humors,
eating bleeding, restoring sores and
even deadly cancer. B. B. b. at drug
stores 81. For free treatment address
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga Medi-
cine sent at once prepaid. Describe
trouble and free medical advice given
until cured. B, B. B. cures the most
deep-seated cases, after all else fails.
B. B. Is. heals every sore and makes
the blood pure and rich. Try it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
PUNISHMENT OF HIGH OFFICIALS
And China Imperial Edlct.

We are indebted to Mr.. Mack Bray
for copy of "The China Times, pub
lished daily at Peking, China, and
printed in five languages. The Times
is a curiosity in many respects, and is
the "only advertising medium in Pek-
ing" From the issue of February 2S,
we clip the followingl:
The imperial edict of the third day
of the first moon (Feb. 2r, referen oe
to which has already been made in
these columns, and the Chinese text of
which has been published, is to the fol
lowing effect:
All the instigators of crime are beir 9
delt with in succession with severity.
Now as regards the telegram from
Prince Ching of the Viceroy Ii Hung
Chang, stating that the Foreign Minis
ters require the heaviest punishment Of
the offenders, let this be known:
Upon Prince Chuang has been con-
ferred the white girdle.
Yu Hsien ex-governor of ShansDhas
been executed under the personal su-
perintendence of hiSh officials. ..
Prince Tuan and Lang Kung are ly-
ing in prison awaiting execution. But
inasmuch as they belong to the royal
house and are closely related to tie
throne, we give them grace by sendinc
them in Punishment to the further Dor
ders of Mongolia for the remainder OF
their lives. They will shortly set ou,
under escort for their place of exile.
Kang vi who was to be beheaded a
once, is dead. 1t is therefore not nee.
essary to speak of him further.
Ying Men and Chao Hsu-chao hav:
been presented with the white grid
and are in prison awaiting death. v,
now order the governor of Shensi (
see to this.
Chi Shiu and Hsu Cheng-yi hart
been complained of by all the powe /
as protectors of Boxers and transgres
ors of law. They have been capturc,
by the foreigners. Weno order Prin 4
Ching and the Viceroy Lii to commur
cate with the representatives of IL
powers, in order that these offender
may be returned to us for immediay,
execution under the superintendent
of officers Of the Board of Punishment !
| These are the two were executed
the Chinese city of Peking on Tuesday :
in the presence of Chinese officials al,
of. many foreign spectators, some .
whom were in position to identi
them as the right men.
Shiu Tung heedlessly placed conf
dence in the Boxers and disturbed t.
peace wholly. Ii Ping-Huang talke,
too ostentatiously, and instigated erin
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
$500 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of Liver Complaint, l,yspepsia a,
Sick Headache, Indigestion, Constipa-
tion or Costiyeness We can not cure
with Liverit@ the Up-to-Date Little
Ll,cr PHI, When the directions are
strictly complied with. They are pure
ly Vegetable. and never fail to give sat
isfaction. 25c boxes contain 100 Pills,
10c boxes contain 40 Pills, sc boxes
contain Is Pills. Beware of substit,l-
tions and limitations. Sent by mail.
Stamps taken. NERVITA MEDICAL
CO., Cor. Clinton and jackson SITS,
Chicago, I'll. fE
For sale by R. s. Bolton, druggist
johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
TEN RULES ON HOW TO BECOME
POPULAR.

l. Contribute of your best to the
pleasure of others. Study the charac-
ter of each and sympathize with all in
troubles or in joys however small,
says Woman's Life.
2. Be gentle in speech. Never re-
tort with an angry word, remembering
that the second word makes the quar-
rel.
.. Govern yourself, guard your
temper, avoid moods and pets and
sulkiness.
4. Be unselfsh, deny yourself and
prefer others; readily pardon any SEEM
ing lack of attention.
s. Beware of the scandal monger,
and shut your ears to what ought not
to be repeated.
9. Cultivate cheerfulness and amia-
bility. A smiling face chases away
gloom. Say pleasant and kindly things
when you have the opportunity.
z. Be not intolerant, agree to differ
in opinion, and refuse to turn loud in
discussion.
8, Remember that your best friend
is your mother, and have nothing to dc
with those who think otherwise.
8. Do not expect too much, but for
bear and forgive. Do not charge bad
motive when a good one is conceiya-
BILE.
10. Do not monopolize conversation
or attention, and do not talk too much
of your own affairs. There is a limit
to peoples interest in your concerns.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
Here are two advertisements which

Here are two advertisements which
recently appeared in Kansas papers
the Chapman Standard and Ell Dorado
Republican respectively; 81 wish to
thank those who assisted me in keep
ing my roof from blowing off today
J. G. RUSSELL" Wanted Some farm
hands. WILL give dollar day, three
meals and a custard pie and milk lunch
at bedtime feather beds Sundays of
and permission to kiss the hired girl
for some farm hands.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease Catarrh is blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine 1t was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians in this
country for years, and is regular prescrip-
tion, 1t is composed of the best tonics known
combined with the best blood purifiers acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
A Sprained Ankel Quickly Cured

"As one time I suffered from severe
sprain of the ankel, " says Geo. L. Gary
editor Of the Guide, Washington, Va.
"After using several we'll recommend
ed medicines without success, / tried
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and am
pleased to say that relief came as soon
as began its use and complete cure
speedily followed. This remedy has
also been used in my family for frost
bitten feet with the best results. |
cheerfully recommend its use to all
who may need a first-class liniment. "
Sold by City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16

A curious marriage was recently cele-
brated at Grocholetz. in Poland, where
apeasant at the age Of SS led to the al
tar maiden Of 1s summers. Among
the 200 guests invited to the wedding
were eleven sons Of the bridegroom by
former marriages, the eldest being so
years old, and the youngest Al. There
we're also 6S grandchildren, 80 great
grandchildren, 81 children Of the fourth
generation and Of the fifth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
Great Reduction in Rates.

Each Tuesday commencing February
18th, and up to April 30th, the Missouri
Pacific railway will sell tickets to points
in California, Oregon, Washington,
Montana and Utah (settlers rates) at a
low figure. Round trip tickets to
Utah, Oregon, Montana and Washing
ton, good thirty days comparatively
still lower. For full information write
/. e. REHLANDER,
T. p. A. Mo. Pac. Ry.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16

"Our little girl was unconscious from
strangulation during a sudden and ter
rible attack of Group, l quickly secur-
ed bottle of One Minute Cough Cure,
giving her three doses. The Group was
mastered and our little darling speedi-
ly recoVed." So writes A, l.. Spafford,
Chester, Mich. For sale by City Drug
Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight orne shoes
feel easy; gives instant relief to corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Cures and pre-
vents swollen feet, blisters, callous and
sore spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is a GER
tain cure for sweating, hot, aching
feet. At all druggists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package free by mail. Adj
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16

The usual humorous incidents were
not lacking in the recently taken Brit
ish census. An immigrant in New
Zealand stated to the authorities that
his mother was Kafflr, his father al
Irishman who had become a natural
lied American, but afterward served
in the French army, and that he was
born on the passage between Yokohama
and Colombo in Spanish vessel.
"Put him down Scotchman, was the
official decision.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-05-16

Skin affections will readily disappear
by uning DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Look out for counterfeits If you get
DeWltt's you will get good results. 1t
is the quick and positive cure for piles.
For sale by City Drug Store.