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Middletown transcript., 1901-11-16

Peoples National Bank.-Presidents q: w
w Naudain: Cashier, Geo. ID. Kelley Teller.
W. q. Lockwood. hank Building on East
Main Street.
Citixens National Bank.-Preside JoseIh
HlrEs; Cashier. John 8. Crouch; Teller, =:
Davis. Bank Building on south broad
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rliddletown Directory.
MnNInIPAL oFFICERs.
RANKS.

President, G. w. w. Naudain; secretary
George O. kowe; Charles II. Howell, VIM. Il
Cochran, ]. r.. McWh0rter
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SECRET SOCIETIES.

Mlddletown Council, No. 2, Jr. o. y. A. M
Meets every Monday night in McWhorter'i
Hal at O'Clock.
Union Lodge, No. 5, A. r. q A. M. Meets
nrst Tuesday Of each month in Town Hall
Good Samaritan Lodge, No. O. .. Q. Z.
Meets every Thursday night In McWhortersa
Hall at O'Clock.
Wednesday night In McWhortar's Hall 81
so'elock.
welcome Conclave Heptasophs. Meets
every second and fourth Friday night In X
OF p. Hall.
Union Lodge, No. Q, A. o. q. w, meets every
"a and 9Th Tuesday night In McWnorters
HALL.
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InnALnRf1ANIzATIoNe
THE CHURCHES.

Volunteer Hose Company, meeta drst FRI
day night OF each month In Hose House.
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One of the objects that brought Sena-
tor Hanna to Washington this week was
his well known devotion to the momorv
of William Mckinley. Tue Senator &
intensely interested iii the progress II
the William Mckinley Memorial Associa-
ton and believes that the Memorial Arch
association should unite with the former
ahd the combined forces Of the two / =
directed to the erection of a suitable
monument IN Canton, and that accom-
plished, take up the erection of the me-
mortal arch in the national capital He
considers that the plans OF the Arh
association are upon too large a scale.
He has had several con 'erences with
the leaders of that association BIT
has not received much encouragement
on bis proposition for an amalganation
Middletown transcript., 1901-11-16

The large number Of Federal appoin.. !.
ments to be made before the reassemb-
fingof Congress is occupying great deal
OF the Presidents time, as he is most
careful and painstaking in his selections.
The iudgeship in Virginia is attracting a
good deal Of attention at the present time
and it is thought probable that Colonel
Hoge, who made such an excellent show
ing in the race for the governorship, NAV
be selected.
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o. n. MATTHEW'S.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26

which was New, NEW, me-e-ew," with
very long holding on the ''ew."
Thank you" was a purr. beginning very
low and ending in a soft "purr-rup."
Then there was the way to answer
when your mistress spoke to you which
was "purr NEW"
But the most beautiful part was when
they sang a "Fireside Song" All the
kittens purred together rocking their
bodies softly, and you had to keep very
quiet to hear them
Boots. the son of Dolly's grandmother
old Kiddle-a-wink, took the first prize
in singing, as his Moonlight Serenade'
was declared superior to anything that
had been heard for a long time, al
though Lady Angora's Fluffy came close
to him in her sweet Lullaby"
Then came the climbing examination.
This Dolly could see. was the great
test, for much excitement was displayed.
You see, Kitty Mew-Mew explained.
1T is very necessary that We should
know how to climb. That is the only
way a cat can save herself from danger.
My kittens are such plump little dar-
lings that l am afriad they will never
climb that pole" Then Dolly saw that
the pole with the platform was sur
rounded by the kittens who were to
make the trial.
As it was such long slim pole with
nothing TO take hold of, II was neces-
sary for the kittens to stand a long
way off and then run and scramble up
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has very good voice" said Kitty New
New, and Dolly looked with added re-
spect on old Tom.
Then Lady. Miss Priscilla Mayton's
angora. came up softly behind them.
II thing you know my friend, Dolly
Hanmer, Lady Angora," said Kitty New
New, and Lady murmured a soft purring
acknowledgements.
Lady Angora is the teacher of de-
poftment" explained Kitty MewMew.
''Wnl Fluffy and Floss be examined to-
day?" she inquired of Lady.
Yes. but they viii not compete for
prizes. l think it hardly fair that my
children. who are under constant in
struction, should compene with those
who have only ore lesson week" and
Lady Angora looked proudly at her kit
tens. who stepped along daintily by her
side, their FUZZY tails waving like great
plumes.
Kitty Mew-Mew made several other
introdnctions, and finally they all reached
a little clearing and then Dolly saw
the House of the Two Wise Pussy Cats
1t was made Of the branches of trees.
1t had many windows, and looked very
cosy and comfortable. Back of II was
a large garden, in which catnip was
growing.
In front OF the little house was a
was a little platform covered with ribbit
ekins, and just they approached Kitty
Mew-Mew scratched Dolly's dress to at
tract her attention.
1.-The Two Wise Pussy Cats" she
said.
The Two Wise Pussy Cats were all
white with blue eyes They were very
large and very fat. and each OF them
had a purple ribbon around her neck.
MewMew.
In front OF the stand and for a long
distance back were the scholars. Dolly
fairly ached to get hold of some of the
beautiful kittens.
But Kitty Mew-Mew was now in a
hurry. you can sit here" and she
showed Dolly a place where the moss
made a soft seat. And you must keep
very quiet. for some Of the schOlors are
timid"
Pittiwitz, Kitty Mew-Mew's only child,
now came up and Joined her mother.
She was a very pretty gray kitten. and
after her mother washed her face care
fully she told Dolly Goodbye" and
went 10 jon her class.
Now near Dolly. at the very end OF
the rows Of scholars. was small black
kitten. Dolly had seen him often stink.
ing around trying to find something to
him, and 70 his little coat was very
rough and very rusty. and he was often
cold and hungry. He knew Dolly. for
she had coaxed him TO come 10 her once
or twice, and had given him milk and
scraps.
Dolly wondered why he was here with
al these beautiful kittens. She was sure
he was such an uneducated cat that he
could not pass any examinations
First came the class IN Department.
As each kitten was called 90 advanced
and stood IN line. Al the very bottom
Of the lft came the name "Dick whit
tington," and a. the rough little fci-
low stepped forward, Dolly thought II
very appropriate name. for De
looked as OF hc needed 10 seek bic for
tune
i'iy Angorn began the examination
ti''rF fhowed the correct way I'd
'7 e-, face, with a steady. double
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AT THE NOME OF THE
TWO WISE PUSSY CATS
Rp Temnle Bailey.

Dolly had always been especially fond
of cats. She. felt that they ought tc
talk, and she often wished that she knew
their language. therefore she was much
pleased when one day Kitty Mew-Mew
said to her:
"Win you go with me to the house OF
the Two Wise Pussy Cats?"
Yes" said Dolly, but how did you
learn to speak EngHsh?"
well" s,ud Kitty Mew-Mew. you
have talked to me so much that I should
be very stupid cat if ! did not know
something about it. Besides, English is
now the fashionable language for cats.
But we don't think it best to let every
one know it, And now she continued,
i would advise you to get your hat and
we will go. or nurse viii wonder why
we are not home in time for lunch"
Back of DOllys house was big grove.
Dolly had never been very far into it.
but she was not afriad when Kitty New
Men led her beyond the edge, for Kitty
Mew-AIew was very reliable cat. and
Dolly felt that she would do nothing
wrong.
DO you come here often?" asked
Dolly.
only when I bring the kittens to be
examined" said Kitty Mew-Mew.
ITO he examined in what?" said Dolly
IN four studes-mousing, climbing,
singing and department. There is to
be an examination to-day, and I thought
it would interest you, so ! asked the
Wise Pussy Cats if you might come, and
they said Yes, if you knew how to
behave and wouldn't annoy the scholars"
ooh. 1 shall be very good said
Dolly.
Soon they began to meet cats. Black
cats and white cats, yellow cats and
maltese cats. cats with blue eyes and
cats with green eyes. all going in the
same direction. Dolly recognized Aunt
Mary's old gray Tom as he hurried up
the road, his tail high in the air.
THAT is the professor of singing. He
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26
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and especially in the case of consumption,
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system.
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The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26

way up the pole, and then reached the
platform easily, the news of approba-
ton grew louder and louder
But the trial was not yet finished, for
DICK and the yellow eyed kitten had to
come down. as well as go up. and that
is the hardest thing for a cat to do
The yellow eyed kitten tried first. She
put her front paws down on the pole
and looked over the edge of the plat
form and mewed. then she ran aroun
to the other side and looked down; then,
at last, desperately, she jumped. and
landed on the soft backs of four big
cats, who had run I'D to catch her
Dick Wilmington, when his turn came,
calmly turned and caught the ends of
the platform in his forepaws, swung
around let go of the platform, and slid
down backwards, landing gracefully.
Then for a few minutes the audience
went wild, until the Two Wise Pussy
Cats stepped forward and held up their
paws for silence
I'VE are glad to present again a prize
to talented young cat-Dick Whiting
ton" said the Wisest One, and a little
silver medal was fastened on Dicks red
ribbon. The second prize of blue neck
ribbon Will go to Kitty Yellow Eyes"
Then the Other Wise Cat said: 1--WE
will now proceed to the table, where
luncheon is laid"
The table was out on the lawn. and
Dolly was given a place of honor at
one end. In the center Of the table was
a lovely bouquet of catnip, the perfume
of which was a delight to all the kittIes
Saucers OF cream were in front OF every
one, for the Wise Pussy Cats kept a
COW, and they knew what real cream
was.
When the feast was ended the Wis
est Pussy Cat rose and said:
Il was to annuonce. dear friends
that 1t was decided some time ago that
any pupil who should win two prizes
would be given a scholarship. which
would entitle him to the privilege OF
two years residence at our House. with
all the advantages OF education which
that implies. I have, therefore the honor
10 announce Dick Wilmington as the
winner Of the scholarship. and to as
sure you that in our opinion. we have in
him a pupil whose future will reflect
credit on our school,"
Poor Dick Wilmington Such good
fortune almost overwhelmed him. He
had fought for a living so long that ne
could hardly believe his good fortune.
but those who were near him could hear
him purring. purring a song Of thank
fulness that his troubles were over.
"Oh, goody goody" cried Dolly. I'M
able to contain herself any longer Then
every one laughed and applauded and
the party being over. Dolly was escorted
home by select committee. who in
vited her TO come again next year 70
the House OF the Two Wise Pussy
Cats.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26

not in our opinion fnvalidate the binding
nature Of the document.
This being the case, we hold that there
is no chance for the Colombian govern
ment to come in and that the Panama
Canal is barred from consideration. The
signing of the protocol by the United
States. in our opinion, commits the Unit
ed States government to the Nicaraguan
route Even were this not so, we have
every confidence that the United States,
of the two routes. would prefer to build
the Nicaragua Canal, because the glory
of discovery of this route belongs TO an
American, it would be constructed with
American machinery and the money spent
would come back to the United States"
The Persian minister, Gen. Khan
leaves Washington tomorrow, going to
New York, en- route to Europe. where he
will spend his vacation, visiting Paris
Brussels and Switzerland, returning TO
this country in September.
Mr.. Thomas Howard Y Arrien Of the
Legation of Uruguay. sailed for Europe
yesterday, with his wife. Mr.. Jules Cam
bon, the French Ambassador, is yet in :
Chicago, where he went to officially rec
ognize the Alliance Francois with the
University of Chicago. He is also en-
joying a round of banquets, given In his
honor by the swell clubs of the w1ndy
city. Capt. Baron Won Kap-Herr OF the
Royal Body Guard Russians, OF Potsdam'
now attached to the German Legation Ill
Washington, arrived late last week; as
did also Count Won Montgelas, third sec
rotary of the embassy. The new Italian
ambassador who succeeds Baron FaVa'
Marquis Malespina, is expected to reach
Washington early in June Count Colo-
redo Mannseld, who has just compieteu
a short visit to Washington, is the young
er brother and heir of the powsrl~'
Prince of the same name, chief OF tno
great Austrian Medistized family Of Cor
loredo- Mannseld. The Count. who-hke
his elder brother. is unmarried, holds inc
rank Of lieutenant in the Austrian navy .
and of chamberlain to the Emperor Y
Francis Joseph. He is not quite thFw
years old, and (oh, girlsl don't all SPEAK
at once)-is reported to be on the looh
out for a rich and beautiful American
wife. All American girls are quite good'
looking enough for any foreigner llVlns'
from princes down, and their well-to-oo'
papas are most of them richer than tno
impoverished nobility Of Europe. Aitei
spending a few days in New York t''
count will proceed to Newport, the on.
time stamping-ground of bride-huntn'
foreigners. he is on his yacht, 4ao.
NINA" accompanied by trunks and valeS
enough to get him up irresisitibly
Mr.. and Mrs. Kean. mother and sis'y.
OF the Senator, left Washington last Wees
for their place In New Jersey. They WV,
go TO their summer home at Prices
Crossing, about the middle of June. II
the most astonishingly late spring IN Wv
annals Of Washington. The weather
mains so cold that people are not hasten
ing away, as heretofore.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26

/ rub over the nose and a quick dab be-
hind the ear the head to be bent grace
q fully meanwhile. They showed how one
should lift the feet in wet weather
daintily, how to play with a spool on the
end of a thread without romping, and
many other useful and entertaining
! things.
Poor Dick Wilmington was very awk-
ward, and Dolly felt very sorry for him.
I Pittiwitz took the first prize of a beau
tiful pink neck ribbon and Dolly could
see that Kitty New New was very proud
of her child.
Next came the class in housing.
After this was called one of the Wise
Pussy Cats stood up and said: 1--WE
can give this prize only to the one who
has caught the greatest number of mice
in the past month. The scholars have
been requested to save the tails of each
mouse caught by them, and these will
now be counted
Landy Angora's kitten did not enter
this competition. They will never have
to catch their own food" said Lady
Angora, so what is the use?"
We'll" said Kitty Mew-Mew, sensi-
bly,, you can never tell. Some day 1t
might happen that they would get lost,
and then a mouse would save them
from starvation"
EdCn kitten now carried TO the ldDle
in front of the judges a bundle of well
dried mouses's tails. There were little
bundles and big bundles, but when
Dick Wilmington came forward with
Big Tiger helping him to carry great
load of tails, the surprise was great.
There was no need to count the tails.
for every one knew that Dick Whiting
ton had won the prize.
Then Big Tiger made a speech.
Il merely want to say said he,
that these were all caught by Dick
Wilmington. I have watched him and
know that he had no help, and he de-
serves the prize, for he worked hard"
Dolly wanted to clap her hands when
the Wise Pussy Cats put around Dicks
neck a big red bow, which set off his
poor little rusty coat wonderfully, MAX
ing it look really black.
The class in singing was a surprise to
Dolly. She had not before known how
many things a cat could sing.
The pupils started with the correct
way to ask for milk and other food,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26
WEAKENING DAILY.
The Progress of Pulmonary
Disease.

Just a few years past a young wife
leaned upon the strong arm of a stalwart
husband. He was so big, so strong. that
she felt a sense of perfect protection, of
complete security.
After so short a time the once strong
man leans heavily on the arm of his
wife. as he feebly and slowly keeps pace
with her in the regular walk which is
daily shortened because his strength
fails daily.
That story scarce needs explanation.
Almost anyone will recognize the con-
sunptive in the weak and wasted hus-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26
Happened Right In the Family.

The cross examiner was smart Hi,N
whose object was TO dlsconcert the wiz
ness and dlscredlt his testimony sa''
London Spare Moments. -,
What did you say your name vas
was the first question.
Michael Doherty."
Michael Doherty. Ell? Now, Dohery,
answer this question carefully Are yV'
q married mann"
'Oi think so, oil was married. 8
80 you think because you got nlafI's'
that you are married man. do Fo'
Now tell me whom you married o.
Who OF marriod2 j married a woHN'
Now. don't you know better ia'u
triiie with the court? or course yoi d.
ried woman; dld YOU ever hear % -N'
one marrying a man7"
Yes. moi sister did.s
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26

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The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26

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The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26

to the top. They tried it, their little
furry bodies going through the air with
a whirl Fluffy and Floss went at it so
languidly that one knew they couldn't
succeed. Pittiwitz made a fine beginning.
but slid back. Then a yellow eyed kitten,
whose name Dolly did not know, caught
the edge of the platform and drew her
self up amid the applause of the specta-
tors.
But when Dick Whittington-who all
his little life had had to protect himself
from dogs and cruel boys-gave one
beautiful clean leap, and landed half
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-26
A CANARY THAT PAYS.

How 60 Choose n bird and How TO
Take Care of Good Songster.
New York. May A-Year-old birds are
most satisfactory Under that age they
have seldom been taught properly 10 sing.
Above T., their length Of life Is shortened
by so much.
Train cauaries TO use without abusing
an open care door. Thus they give and
receive double pleasure. The cage Is The