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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29
Quotation Marks.

Speaking of the use of quotation
marks, the London Chronicle says:
But why all these inverted commas.
''the silly trick Of peppering pages with
these uncouth bacilli?' You will find
none of these bacilli in the Bible. Take
this passage, chosen at random:
Now Jesus knew that they were
desirous to ask him, and said unto
them, Do ye inquire among yourse res
of that l said, A little while, and We
shall not see me: and again. a little
while, and ye shall see me?
The modern compositor would setthat
passage between two brackets of in
verted commas. for it is 4 quote within
quote. But it is beautifully clear as
it stands, and among all Biblical mis-
understandings no one. we think, has
been misled by the absence of an in
verted comma.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29

PlcklNes FROM FICTION.

Ghosts went out with gas.-"The Pa
gan's Cup"
It is only selfish people who cannot
believe that they are selfsh.-E. &.
Benson, Scarlet and Hyssop."
The things men inherit are mostly
weights; they must grow their own
wings.-t1n White and Black"
Kings are great in the eyes Of the
people, but the people are great in the
eyes Of God.-J. Huntly Mccarthy, eff
I Were King"
One must love at least two women
to appreciate either, and did the silly
creatures but know it a rival becomes
them like a patch.-Edith Wharton.
"The Valley of Decision"
Men are singularly unoriginal when
they make love or pray Women and
the Deity have been perpetually hear
ing the same thing from the beginning
of speech.-'TThe Story of Eden"
A woman never does care for her
own soul SO much as she cares for the
man she loves, but if she is good she
cares for her soul more than for her
happiness or even than for his happi-
nesS.-"The Alien"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29
49,
ANIMAL lMITATlVENESS.
How Beggar's Dog Grows to Be
Like His Master.

How Beggar's Dog Grows to Be
Like His Master.
"One of the most curious traits to be
found in the animal nature" said an
observant citizen, sis that which grows
out of the unconscious imitativeness of
features of the lower order. have
observed many instances of where the
creatures of lower order have taken
on the characteristics in some notice
able degree of members of the human
family. One might know, for instance,
the beggar's dog from the look of the
dog, from the droop of the eye, the pa
thetic hang of the lip and a certain gen.
eral air of dependency and hopeless
ness which seems to speak in the very
nature of the animal. l mention the
beggar's dog because it is a familiar
example The beggar's dog never looks
cheerful, never smiles, never frolics,
but simply sits by his master and
broods and begs for whatever charity
may give.
81 have seen the dog character mold
ed under happier influences, and the
dog became more cheerful. He was
light hearted, free and easy sort of
creature and seemed to get something
of the SUMMER side of. things. l am al
most tempted to say that if you will
show me a mans dog l will tell you
what manner of man the owner is,
with particular reference to teppera-
ment and his moods. The melancholy
man, the man who grovels mentally
along the gloomier groves, the pessi-
mistic man who is always looking at
the dark size of the picture, all the men
who come within these unhappy ciassi-
fications rarely own a cheerful dog.
The dog unconsciously takes to the
ways of the master and in his moods
initiates the masters way of thinking.
'But turn to the dog of the jolly,
cheerful fellow. Watch him show his
teeth in laughter when theAmaster ap-
proaches. He is darting across the3
yard and dancing and frisking around
the masters feet in the happiest way
imaginable. and he is up to all kinds of
pranks and does all kinds of little
things to indicate the good nature that
is in him. He does as his master does
and seems to take the same general
view of life. These are small things, l
guess, but they show just how impor-
tant ones way of thinking may infu-
ence ones dog and change his whole
view of life"-New Orleans Times
Democrat
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29

u LORIA in excelsis Dec! A
new republic exists - the re-
1 public of Cuba-and 1--WE did
it." Mark Twain says, "Bless-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29

When you are paid off Saturday
night. why not use the money in add
ing to your own comfort? Why divide
it among a lot of people who care moth
ing for you and who live easier than
you do?
Why play the slot machines, with
three chances out Of four against you?
Why pay high price for liquor
which actually harms you?
A lot of things around your home
need repairs, or, if you are bachelor,
make your room more comfortable.
Sensible selfshness is a good thing.
If you have money to give away. give
1t to your wife or children or keep it
gourself.-Atchison Globe.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29
Not Guilty.

rs your husband a bibliomaniac"
asked Mrs Oldcastle as she was being
permitted to view the treasures in the
library of the new neighbors.
Mercy sakes, no." replied Mrs. Pack
enham. 'she never bibbles a bit. Oh, of
course, I don't say that he wouldn't
take little at his meals if the rest was
doin' it, but that's as far as he ever
goes in them kind of things Chicago
Record Herald.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29

wrong. real or imaginary, for one good
long week her heart becomes not only
rebellious, but utterly unreasonable.
Without word Philip rose steadily
to his feet and balanced his way along
the beam to the wall She held her
breath. He might fall. He might
where are you going?" she cried
tremulously.
"Home," he answered shortly.
'Oh, Phil, don't-leave- alone in
the dark!' she implored.
"Why not2 You have distinctly said
you waited to get rid of me. You eyi.
IDENTIFY hate the sight of me''
''Oh, but that was before the ladder
fell. I mean-oh, please, please come
back" she entreated.
"Will you make up this wretched
quarrel and start all over again?"
"Never!"
''Then goodbye And he resumed his
progress.
"You will be killedw she warned
him.
SIT doesn't matter now," he answer
ed easily.
She knew he did not mean it and that
purposely he let his foot slip while he
clutched at the rafter, but she was too
proud and angry to speak. Silently she
watched him make his way along the
beam that topped the side wall, and so
to the rear of the church. Here storm
door, built inside, made platform ten
feet from the beams. He carefully
swung himself down, then dropped
from the platform to the floor. Next
she saw him come up the aisle to the
chancel.
Her heart beat fast. What would he
do? She would never pay the price he
demanded for her deliverance. She did
hate to be bullied. She had never
thought Philip could be such a bully
Yes, that was the very word.
In the dusk she could see him work
ing over the ladder. Finally he raised it
to the wall and placed it securely with
in her reach.
"You can come down now," he said
curtly as he turned his back, "but if
you will wait minute or,two will be
outside the building, and you will be
safe from annoyance"
He walked toward the rear Of the
church. A quick gasp followed him
through the gathering shadows; then
as he neared the door he heard the rus
tie of feminine skirts, and voice called
entreatingly:
"Phil, dear Phil, wait just mo-
ment"
He turned. a whirlwind of golden
hair, warm, tremulous lips and coaxing
arms threw itself into his embrace.
"Phil, dear, 1 thought you were going
to force me to be good and make up.
If you had, I'd hated you, butt
"And now%
What followed only the paschal
lamb, smiling benevolently from his
post above the altar, could tell. And
he smiled in just the same set way two
months later when Philip and Mildred
walked down the aisle, with Mildred's
white gloved finger marking the page:
"The Form of Solemnization of Mat
rimOny"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29
An oratoricaI Gem.

Hon. Charles K. Wheeler OF Ken
lucky, who voluntarily retires from
congress next March, is one Of the
brightest young men in the house. The
newspapers have exploited him widely
as the Kentucky Hotspur." That he is
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-29
A, Change Suggested.

''What is your occupation?" asked
the old physician as he felt the pa
TENTS pulse.
"rm an opera singer" was the reply.
''Ah!" exclaimed the M. D. what
you need is a change Of air. Suppose
you try singing in church choir
Chicago News.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
RESISTED CITY AUTHORITIES
They Defeat w. 3. Davis, the Island
Man. by Stratagem.

". B. Davis. who has been charging
the island in the Arkansas river south
of the Maple street bridge attempted 10
thwart the city III it's effort TO reduce the
size Of the island yesterday, but the city
won the victory by stratagern.
The difficulty began Wednesday. when
the street commissioner sent two men TO
haul away the artificial part Of the ISL
and Mr.. Davis met the city employees
with piitchforks and they repaired back
10 the city hall Yesterday they were
sworn in as policemen and Instructed
to again go To the island. The man had
built a fence across the island 70 keep
out the city authorities and they advised
him u go 70 the MAYOR 70 talk the mat
ter over and not resist them He &C
cepted this advice ard while he was gone
70 the city buHGing the street employees
tore the fence down.
The street commissioner and mayor adj
vised Mr. Davis To file claim against
the city Il ne vas damaged
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24

Washington. stamped its disapprovaI on
this postponement talk IN the most EN-
phatic language possible
a postponement OF the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition never has been contem-
plated. The director of works assures
us that the buildings can be completed
within eight months, and work already
has been begun on the grounds.
The act of congress which makes this
great exposition possible. distinctly spec
flies that the gates must be opened May
l. 1903. and remain open for seven cOnse-
cutive months Our plans never have
contemplated the slightest deviation OF
variation from this requirement, and be-
fore such a thing could even be possible.
it would be necessary 70 change the law
under which we are proceeding.
I want to make this as emphatic as pos
sible, and I hope the gentlemen OF your
committee representing the Wichita
Chamber of Commerce. will construe this
in the light in which It is intended. There
will be no postponement. Sincerely
yours. CHAS. NJ. REEVES.
If your stomach is disordered. bowels
irregular. and you don't feel well. you
need Prickly Ash Bitters. II IS very effec-
tive in removing this condition.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
NEW CENTRAL
FIRE STATION
CONTINUED From Fifth Page)

people Of Wichita that we expect to begin
the operation Of our system in this city in
four months from February l.
I'VE may let the contract for the new
telephone building this week. The plans
for the construction work other than the
erection of the building will be made next
week and the contract let as soon as pos
sible."
How many phones are subscribed?"
was asked.
''Finlay Ross and A. NJ. Denny have
charge of the work of securing subscrib-
ers." was the reply, and whenever they
want to make public the number they
have secured they can do so. 1 can say.
however that we will have plenty. The
man who signs the contract to do the
construction work must contract TO put in
100 phones at the start. The switchboard
will have a capacity Of 400 phones.
Il have no fear of the Missouri and
Kansas Telephone company. They are
simply not in it il there is competition,
because their system is not improved like
the one the independent companies are US
ing. The reason they are making their
fight for Wichita is TO hold their long dis
lance business. There are 500 miles of
independent toll lines in Kansas. and az
ter our company is established here the
long distance lines viii be connected with
ours. We viii connect with the Mis-
souri, and Kansas toll lines.
There are also a great many miles OF
independent toll lines in Oklahoma. The
company in which I am interested owns
toll line from Ottawa to Usage City. At
ter the local exchange is put in here, we
will extend the toll line from Usage City
to Newton. whence there is an indepen-
dent line TO Wichita. We will connect
up the missing places in the toll lines all
over the territory Of Wichita or get some
else to do so and Wichita will be well
supplied with long distance service.
I'VE are compelled by the terms of our
franchise TO run all our wires in the bust
ness part of the city through conduits. In
the residence part of the city the wires
viii be carried in overhead cables. The
cables for the residence part of the city
viii carry 100 wires and the smaller ca
bles viii carry p wires. We viii use as
many cables as possible and thus reduce
the number Of visible wires"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
WAS SWEET SIXTEEN
Hypatia Club Celebrates Its Anniver-
SarN.

About the jolliest birthday party ever
called together assembled fifty strong. at
the pretty home OF Mrs. Dr. Dorsey. SS4
North Lawrence avenue, yesterday after
noon 10 celebrate tho sixteenth anniver-
sary Of the famous Hypatia Club
Once a year. January %. this club Laws
aside their dign:ied manners. suspend an
rules Ct order ana go in for a hilarious
good time, and it is safe to say that the
sixteenth anniversary viii loEg be re-
WONDERED.
At $50 the president. Mrs. Beach. called
the club to order. and the secretary, Mrs.
Taft. proceeded 10 call the roll. which
was responded to by all the members.
giving in response some ridiculous or
lauShable answer. One lady covered her
self with glory by successfully telling
tho story OF Theophnus Thistle.
When the name Of Mrs. l. y. Singer
was called. she stepped TO the doorway
between the two parlors and gave the
following response:
Mrs. President. and Ladies:
1t is 80 long since have had the
pleasure OF greeting YOU. that it seems
most apropos that NY response should
be an uursr1l one and YOU VIII all agree
that il is not only unusual but agree
able
Across the blue Atlantic waters. are
two Of Hypatia's winsome daughters: and
Il Is my pleasant privilege TO bear. not
only loving Messages and words OF cheer
from these TWO sisters. now so5ouraing ii
sunny Itaiy. but 70 present in their name.
this beautiful picture. SO suggestive 10
loyal Hypatians
Mrs. President. 1 leave this token o.
loving remembrance n your hands. wei
knowing it vii occupy the same n3rored
position GA y0ur walls that its donors od-
cupy in our hearts with you- permits
sion. I VIII Rad Ms walden's Letter
M Dear Mrs. Singer.
Il send through you a small token az
respect - Hyr8tia ana ask that yoa pre-
sent sane To The club on ire day 81 their
anniversary
Il can thiak ef nothing more app-5pri-
ate than the -Pansy which IS The
adopted flower II Tho club. its royai COLI
ors- purple AID sold. WELD q great pave
az Europe. much more - man in our
mighty land. Tor mere in Europe. purple
and soid are tie royal colors.
kings. qreers. the royal court and it,
subjects low r. respectful obedience.
In our 1.-THE circle Hyratia. We can
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
RETIREs FROM BUSINESS
Miss NJ. McPartlin Sells Her Millinery
Store to Beatrice Hoath-SteVens.

Miss VI. McPartlin. the popular and
well known miiliner. yesterday sold her
millinery store at rs North Main street
to Mrs. Beatrice Hoath-Stevens. who IS
also well known. having held the petition
as forelady in several Of the most fash
ionable millinery stores in the city and
was one OF the most popular uilliner
sales-lady in Wichita. Beatrice Hoath-
Stevens has n host Of friends in Wichita
and vicinity who VIII be pleased 20 learn
OF her engaging in the millinery business
for herself.
Miss McPartlin has decided to take a
vacation. having been in business ooDtin-
uously for several years and was quite
successful. her parlors being one OF the
favorite trading places for fashionable
dressers She viii take rest and visit
relatives and friends IN the east She
mas no definite plans for the future. but
viii continue TO make her home Ia the
Peerless Princess
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
a ST - II i "a.
e...,.,. Ills Ed fgg FsTs nEzFs Brit
s'a q &zZzzzsS<
LEE DODGE FOUND
was at work on Farm Near soi-
Ufrh

Judge McCauless resolved ttiegran -
yesterday al noon from AR Dosse ~
Colwich saylRg that Lee Do1ss had Aee1
found near ghat place e fe~ hours be-
fore.
The velas maj ieft hls home on the
West Side early wednesday morning.
Ills miud was sHghly aeranse3. oF1ns
% ofersrudy. a1d d. VAS busting fsr
WORK ~ some kind. lie was s7uli near
Colw.ch. where be had q so ~ far-u-
he was brought - This cliy izst a-ghl
sot would rake - statement 1bcut iis
travels or vly - went away
T!lGea the four-year-olG sen = ~
and Mrs Bruce Dickson. is ve-y 50 =
pneumonia - their home. &c s. FFzzcls.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
PREACH GOSPEL IN MEXICO
aged Han Left on santa Fe Last
Evening

Rev. Peter Gehring, an old man with
snow white beard. left on the Santa Fe
southbound train last evening for Tam
pico, Mexico, where he will preach the
gospel to the Indians. he was accom-
panied by his wife. his son, Jacob, and
his son-in-law. H. Stuckey.
Rev. Mr.. Gehring is a member of the
Mennonite church. He was led TO mis-
sionary work by spending the past sum
mer in Mexico and seeing the condition
of the people. He came to America last
fall and since that time has been visit
ing friends in Marion. Mcpherson and
other central counties of the state. He
owns some property near Tampico, and
last evening he stated TO a reporter for
the Eagle that he might spend the re-
mainder Of his days in Mexico. His
son and son-in-iaw who accompanied the
aged man and his wife TO Mexico VIII re-
turn to America in about a month
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
AT HIS OFFICE
Probate Judge Wilson Was Able 20
Work Yesterday.

Probate Judge Wilson was IN his ofHcs
yesterday for the first time IN ten days
He said. Il am slightly disfgurcd. but
still in the ring" The genial Judge shows
that he has been suffering terribly His
shoulder IS not wen yet BY any rneaps
and he cannot move IL above the elbow.
He has the fgH use q HE hand. but
cannot get his arm away from bis side
He worked very hard all day yesterday
getting out some q his back work
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
,Isae rrampt Pa,ment

Yesterday mornings mail brought "a
the secretary q Council 40. Is. ~ fbs
Frsternal Ala Association. John H.
Shields. q warrant upon the fr-aaary
Of that order Tor 8 80 in payment -
the claim of the sife and daughter ~
the late Obediad Thomas. who held Is
certificate Tor the amount named 81 taaa
order
center and the warrant aas dafss Jar
u. 1fist three weeks after ffa eeath
The amount was paid % ths h4nefcisri@s
yesterday. The Fraternai Ala Ar7oefa-
ton is maintaining a good record far 80
prompt payment q claims occlrinz
against a.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
DIED AT DALLAS
Mrs Fannie Reiche Lived Here Many
Years.

Mrs. Fanny Reiche died at Dallas. Tex.
yesterday at 6 o'clock. She was the
mother Of Ed f Relche. Mrs. Jake Eek
ert and Mrs Dr. Butterieid. She went
TO Dallas about two months ago on a
visit 10 her daughter and last Tues
day she wrote a letter TO her relatives
here saying that she would be home IN
few days. She was only sick few
hours. She was born in Westphalia, Ger
many. in 1896. and has lived in this coun-
try the greater part OF her life. The
funeral services will take place Satur-
day afternoon at the residence OF Mrs
Jake Eckert, ITO North Lawrence avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24

The West Side Chautauqua Circle meets
with Mr.. and sfrs. Beai. University ave-
nue. Monday evening. Leader. AR lfig-
gibson. Program.
Roll Cal1-Current events
zig Gag Journey Through Italy-Mrs.
Allison.
Men and Cities OF Italy. part 2. chaptss
2-Mr Allison
Studies "a Poetry Of Itsly-sfrs. BasA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
DR.. Lyons
PERFECT
! Goth Powder
Used by people Of refinement
for over a quarter of century

utilities because there is not city Of the
first-class in Kansas. unless it be Wich-
its, in which the street railway is not
financial failure. 1 would limit public
ownership TO the waterworks plant and
lighting plants.
Discussing the proposition for an occu-
patton tax. Mayor Goodlander Of Fort
Scott said:
4 favor an occupation tax, for the pur-
pose Of taxing those who are not now
taxed. mean professional men"
The following committee was appointed
to prepare a new set of bylaws for the
organization: Charles Spencer Of Topeka,
B. Hudson Of Fort Scott and City Coun-
cilor z. A. Pollock Of Kansas City, Kan
Mayor Ryan of Leavenworth was elect
ed president Of the organization. City
Clerk PrzybyIowicz Of Leavenworth was
elected secretary.
The next meeting of the league will be
held in Leavenworth on the second
Thursday in next November.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24

dene: J. N. Dclley. Maple Inn. second
vice president; ]. +. Nicely. ossawatomie.
third vice president; Ralph Bidweii. Lew
is. fourth vice president. Charles J. KAT
fer, Atchison. recording secretary; Charles
p Adams, Topeka. general secretary. T.
f. Marsh. Manhattan. treasurer. John
Erbasher. ST. Mays. chairman legisia-
tive committee; ". F. Weber. Topeka.
treasurer legislative committee: John
Perkins. Atchison. chairman executive
committee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
cHAUTAUoUA CIRCLES
Good Programs Prepared for Next
Meetings.
Alma Circle Prcnram.

The Alma Chautauqua Circle meets
next Tuesday evening. January =. at
the home OF Or. and Mrs J. G.. Dorsey.
&i North Lawrence avenue. Mrs r.
a Cramcr. leader. Program
Formative Incidents IN American pi-
plomacy. chapter s. Mr.. F. A. Taft
Men and Cities Of Italy. Part 8. chapter
3-Mrs. L. J. Cove.
II. 3. Scott
Studies IN the Poetry Of italy. part 2.
chapters 7 and s-Dr. J. c. Dorsey.
Roll Call. Answered by Quotations
from Italian Poets.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
AT BRIDES HOME
L. A. croswrieht and Mary Swan
Were Married.

L. A. Croswright and Mary Swan were
married al the home OF the bride 1850 St
Francis avenue. last night. by the Rev
A. c. Terrell. Both the contracting Par
ties are well known In this city. as they
have lived here a number q years. afr
Croswright is painter and IS az present
working for Mr.. Young. They VIII make
their home in this city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24
TAPP is VICE PRESIDENT
Wichita Nan Speaks az Meeting Of
ErocerS' Convenfion

Senator Tsrp returned yesterday from
Topeka where he attended the meeting
q the Grocers association. At that meet
ing be made an address on The Great
ness n wichita and So Territory ard
The address was considered the best ore
delivered there All tho papers speak
wei 81 i.
3ir. Tapp was elected vice president ~
the association The other oFlcera eie-f-
q were. T. II Haniey. Topeka prezf-