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The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
Simple but Effective Trick.

Odd or even is trick which will
occasion considerable perplexity and
yet is very simple. You take hand
full of coins or counters, and invite
another person to do the same, and
to ascertain whether the number he
takes is odd or even. You request the
company to observe that you have not
asked a single question of him, but
that you are able, Notwithstanding to
divine his secret intentions and coun-
teract them. In proof of this you
take a number of coins and add them
to those he has taken. If the number
he took was odd, the total shall be
even; if even, the total shall be odd.
Requesting him to drop the coins
he holds in a hat, held on high by one
of the company, you drop in certain
number on your own account He is
now asked whether his number was
odd or even; and, the coins being
counted, the total number proves to be
as you stated, exactly the reverse.
The experiment is tried again and
again with different numbers, but the
result is always the same.
The result lies in the simple arith-
metical fact that if you add an odd
number to an even lumber the result
will be odd; If you add an odd num-
Der to an odd number the result will
be e-en. You have only to take care,
therefore. that the number you your
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
Amusing Errors.

Amusing Errors.
In English as She Is Taught" pub
lished by the Century company, are
given some laughable examples of err
rors found in the compositions and ex-
animation papers of schoolboys and
girls. Here are some of the sentences
that the pupils composed:
I'VE should endeavor to avoid ex-
tremes. likes those of wasps and bees. B"
1.-THE serfdom of Coney island is very
high"
"Herod was called tetrarch because
he was fond of tea"
Every sentence and name of God
must begin with a caterpillar
1.-The principal Mts. of America are
lamb, beef, veal"
New York was once called the En-
peror State because it once had an en-
peror."
THE Yosemite valley is the highest
mountain in the world"
tor"
Columbus knew the world was
round because he balanced an egg on
the table,
Capt. John Smith has been styled
the father of his country. His life
was saved by his daughter, Pocohon-
tas."
1.-The unfortunate Charles First was
executed, and after he was beheaded he
held it up, exclaiming: Behold the
head of a trater!'''
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
A Flyer of Forty Years Ago.

1t is not generally known that as
long ago as forty years ago an Ameri-
can constructed an airship, practical
~ the same in type and principle as
that of Santos-Dumont. 1t was cigar
shaped balloon driven by air propellers
moved by small steam engine, and
the inventor exhibited it frequently in
and around New York. Since that time
many other inventors have worked on
the problem, but it is to be feared
that none of them, not even the clever
young Brazilian, has yet overcome
many of the difficulties. So far it has
been found that q trip in the air is toe
expensive fo- ordinary persons. $500
beiNg the cost of a single trip in the
DUr.ont machine. More than this
however, the use of such an airship as
has thus far been constructed is only
possible in very light winds.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
Some Hard Sentences.

Most boys and girls have at some
time been asked to repeat some SEN
tence that confuses their tongues, as
"She sells sea she'll" or the Sea ceas-
eth and it sufficeth u.s." or possibly this
one, What a shame such a shapely
sash should shabby stitches show
Now, it is very easy to suggest SEN
fences to the one who might claim a
victory because of some slip of the
tongue. II by asking the teaser to
"Give Grimes Jim's gilt gig-whip" does
not suffice possibly the task to repeat
six times in one breath What a pity
poor Peter picked pretty Polly's pigs"
may do very well. If that will not do
tell him to repeat ten times in ten
seconds six misses mixed hisses.''
Other difficult combinations to re-
peat are: IF he slipped should she
sip?" Should a ships steward sell
shoddy suit?" THE bore brought boar
Drawn" Sam should soon sell Shem
six shilling single Shingles and "He
threw two true throws" But still more
difficult is the one. Should sooty Sue
seek soap"
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
WAYS of Telling Time.

The natives of Liberia in Africa have
no clocks. They take the kernels from
the nuts of the candle tree and wash
and string them on the rib of a palm
leaf. The first or top kernel is then
lighted. All of the kernels are of the
same size and substance, and each will
burn a certain number of minutes and
then set fire to the one next below. The
natives tie pieces of cloth at regular
intervals along the string to mark the
divisions Of time. Among the natives
at Singar, in the Malay archipelago
another peculiar device is used Two
bottles are placed neck and neck and
sand is put in one of them, which pours
itself into the other every half hour
when the bottles are reversed.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
Famous Collection of Dolls.

A famous collection of dolls is the
Stearns group in the Detroit Museum
Here may be seen family of Eskimo
dolls, carved from walrus ivory and
clad in real fur, representing father
mother and two children. Here also
are four Portuguese peasant dolls from
Madeira, of the kind made there by sis.
tiers Of the church and sold to tourists
A doll in the costume of a Turkish lady
holds the place of honor from it having
been the property of the Sultan ant
inhabiting the royal harem. 1t is heav.
lily decorated with coins, after the
manner of certain proud Turkish la
dies. The women of the herein play
with dolls almost as much as do the
children.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
Babes In the Wood.

From Sweden comes a story of two
little girls, who returning home dur
ing violent snowstorm, became lost
in a wood. For three weeks a tireless
search by the entire population of
the village, failed to trace them, but
at the end of that time the children
were found frozen to the ground, but
still alive. After wandering in the
storm, they had fallen exhausted I'M
der a big fir tree. and awoke to find
their feet so frost bitten they could
not stand. Life was sustained by the
extra clothing they wore and bas-
ket of provisions they carried, but
when taken to the hospital it was
found necessary to. amputate their
feet
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
Fate-T.llins In Russia.

It might perhaps interest the readers
of this magazine to hear something
about ''fate-reading" in Russia, this
snowy land still so full of Eastern lore,
customs, and tradition. OF course, it
is, nowadays, pastime and an amuse-
ment INDUCED in chiefly during the
fun of the thing than from any belief
in the truth Of the prophecy.
There are a good many ways OF look
ing into the book of fate. New Years
eve and Twelfth night are considered
the best occasions of the year for these
amusing experiments.
Whenever a number of young people
come together during this time of the
year, whether it be for dancing, play
ing games, or just spending pleasant
evening together, some one of the party
is sure to propose "fate-reading," or
"gadat," as it is called in Russian.
Seeking to know beforehand the
name of ones future sweetheart is a
very amusing experiment, and there
are two methods of going to work. The
first is managed thus. sheet of paper
is cut up into strips about four and
half inches long, on every one OF
which a name is written. A big basin
is half filled with water, and by wet
ting one end of the strips of paper,
these are made to adhere to the rim
of the basin all round, the dry ends
pointing horizontally toward the cen
ter.
A nutshell containing bit of lighted
wax taper is then set af1oat by one Of
the party, the water having previously
been slightly disturbed with the fingers
so as to give it a rotary movement.
Sometimes the skiff will pass by many
names without harm, or again, it may
stay pretty long while before one
without igniting it; but the name SET
fire to is believed to be that of the
person who is to play a prominent part
in ones future life.
The next question Of Importance is to
ascertain in what direction lies your
fate-that is from which point of the
compass you are to expect it. The
answer is obtained in the following
way:
You step outdoors and throw your
slipper high into the air, then the quar-
ter to which the toe points when 1t
alights is that whence will come the
person who is to influence your future.
st. Nicholas.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Bijou.
I had little donkey once
With hair so gray and glossy;
One ear stood up. the other down,
Which made her look quite saucy.
Whichever way wished to go.
The other way went Bijou.
Which makes fellow awful mad
II anybody sees you.
One day we went along the beach,
A-driving DER the pebbles,
And Bijou behaved loud and long
In bassos and in trebles.
But when I wanted to go home,
The donkey would not bulge, size
1t seemed as if she really had
Against me quite a grudge. sir.
When I said ''go," she only baked
And backed right in the water.
The morals this: Don't reason with
A braying donkey's daughter.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

The Paterson policeman who has
been fined $500 for speaking disrespect-
fully Of President Mckinley at the time
when he was shot will be likely here
after to follow the advice of the street
car placard and use the top of his head
more md his tongue less.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
Peculiar Indian Custom.

The Ute Indian mother, on the death
of child, places the little ones doll
in the cradle or the Sling and rocks
it or carries it about for two years, as
she would the child. and she desists
only when such time comes as the child
If it had livedr would have been able
to run about and amuse itself.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

John Chinaman's oath to tell the
whole truth and all the rest of it is
valued by the New York police court
only after John has wrung the neck of
a chicken, according to the religion OF
his country. 1t is the custom of many
OF our witnesses to wiring the neck of
their conscience before they draw on
imagfuation
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

The New York business man who
writes to a newspaper to complain
about that LATEST, most Independent,
inefficient, listless, inconsequent, shift
less, needless, stupid, sulky, precocious,
worthless being known as the office
boy" was. of course, model lad in all
respects when he was young.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

This government can at least be
sure that Germany and England are
exceedingly friendly at the present
moment.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

King Alexander of Servia will know
better next time than to marry
woman of forty. a woman of forty is
.ust ten years more invincible than
Balzac's woman of thirty.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Mr.. Schwab enjoys the distinction OF
being one of the very few persons who
has refused to grant second inter-
view to an emperor. Mr.. Schwab
knows how to take care of our dignity
as we'll as his own.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

The sultan has prohibited gambling
in his dominions. Nevertheless, the
powers will continue buying chances
in that grand Turkey rattle which will
inevitably come off according to
schedule.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Cholera is decreasing In the Dutch
East Indies. The rainy season has
begun. In August ten deaths occurred
daily. On the heels of the cholera,
famine is pressing hard. The hungry
people in desperation are robbing even
the hottest temples to get food.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Even the latest of the big diction-
sfies is already out of date. Prof. Nc
Gee of the bureau of ethnology has
coined the term Amerind, to designate
the American Indian, and it has been
oficiaIly adopted by the bureau.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

1t costs forty cents a mile to ride on
the Congo railroad. But the train
stops every five minutes for a drink
and a game of golf.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

A hive of bees belonging to the gov
ernment was stolen from the Agr1cul-
tural Department a few; days ago. Up
t. ttas. hour of going to press, however,
the government had not missed any
red-hot stoves.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

If the scheme to combine twenty
five banks in cities between Massachu-
sets and Wisconsin, goes through
then the man that has money in one
of the banks Will hnd it less difficult
to have his checks cashed when away
from home
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Uncle Russell forgot to pay taxes on
one of his farms, and had to bid 1t In
at auction to save it. His chief worry
is that this process cost more than the
sum claimed by the tax collector.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

While the balance of trade may be
In favor of Uncle Sam the balance of
travel is far and away in favor of
Europe.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

eight months from suppressed men
situation, and it effected my entire
system until 1 became weak and debil-
itated, and at times felt that I had a
hundred aches in as many places. I
only used the Compound for few
weeks, but it wrought a ch:lnge in mo
which felt from the very beginning.
have been very regular since, have no
pains, and find that my entire body is
as if it was renewed. I gladly recon-
mend Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound to everybody
Miss ELIZABETH GAME, 60 w. Division
ST., Fond du Lac, Wis.-s5ooo forfeit II
aboue testimonial is not genuine.
At such a time the greatest aid to
nature is Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. 1t prepares
the young system for the coming
change, and is the surest reliance for
woman's ills of every nature.
Mrs. Pinkham invites oil
young women who are i'll to
write her for free advice. ADJ
dress Lynn, Mass.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Tam sure Piso's euro for Consumption saved
my life three years ago-Mrs. THos. RoBRIAo.
Maple Street. Norwich. NJ Y, Feb. II. 1900.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Mrs. DeWet would rather have her
husband die than submit. So would {.
few other wives on both sides for rea-
sons less patriotic.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Since we are only going to build the
canal once 1t should be built along
the best route.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Persons who sleep with back fences
under their windows will heartily ap-
prove the proposition tc tax cats.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Mexico has sustained severe jolt
from an earthquake and is now in con-
sternation over the rumored approach
OF an eclipse.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

When Teddy junior gets we'll prob
ably he will compromise by accepting
the hat as necessary evil.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Andrew Carnegie is planting libra
ries on the Pacific coast and will soon
have the continent pretty we'll girdled
with books.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

There seems to be no sort of doubt
that Mr.. Cages next salary will be
considerably larger than his last.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

For king, Edward isn't half bad
fellow, but he mustn't expect to revive
the fashion of knee breeches and re-
tain the friendship of the trousered
calfless leg.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

In Russia tramps are employed as
mourners at funerals. Our hobo has
too strong a sense of the dignity of
his calling to engage in any such dis
traction.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

A law of Montana regulates the fees
OF doctors. A law to regulate collec-
lions would please them better.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Young Alfonso's coronation may
have to be postponed for lack of
kingdom to go with it if the revolu-
tionists continue to make trouble in
Spain.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Even as a little king on his own
island, Andrew Carnegie frds his
crown is liable to be usurped.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Pipe smoking is not permitted In
the Union League of New York. Pity
the poor millionaire.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

]. Pierpont Morgan got $11 ,6SS
for forming the United States steel
trust. Pierp. probably sticks to the
theory that the laborer is worthy OF
his hire.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

General surprise will no doubt be
occasioned by the announcement that
the Mormons have political control of
ahirteen states, but luckily the number
slBps at thirteen.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

London has greatly diminished tho
demand for hansoms That is easily
understood, for business men, to
whom time is precious, no longer have
to drive hurriedly to this or that Of
fee.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
ron our JUNIOR READERS.
arpusing oDd Instructive Stories for tbe Rising
Generation.

self add. whether large or small. shall
always be odd.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29
TO YOUNG LADIES.
From the Treasurer of the
Young Peoples Christian Tenn
perance Association, Elizabeth
Caine, Fond du Lac, Wis.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM :-I want to
tell you and all the young ladies of the
country, how graf ,ful am to you for
all the benefits 1 have received from
using Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table COmDOund. l suffered for
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

An easy conscience needs no press
agent.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-03-29

Along with tho horseless and wire
- things we now have the merselesa
amerger.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
GOVERNOR BLISS DOING WELL.

Gov. A. T, Bliss. Of Michigan. who met
with painful accident yesterday. his
horse running away with him during
the parade and falling on him, is con-
fined to his room at the Arlington.
While his condition is not regarded as
serious, his physicians viii not permit
him to see callers y small Imy OF
friends called at the hotel this morning
to inquire after the distinguished suffer
er and left their cards Only a few OF
him immediate friends were permit eG
to see him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
SHERMAN STATUE NOT
TO BE DEDICATED
Work Incomplete on Account OF Delay
0cCasioned by the Death OF
SCULPTOR Rohl-Smith.

Many persons have been under the I'M
preston that the statute OF General
Sherman, which will be placed just south
Of the Treasury Building. would be dedi-
Gated during encampment week. Accord
ing TO Col. Theodore Bingham. SupeTin-
tendent of Buildings and Grounds, the
statue is not as yet completed, and the
dedication can not take place before
spring
The delay was occasioued by the death
OF the original sculptor, Rohl-Smith-
The statute is being finished under the
direction Of his wife.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
FLAG FLOATS OVER
ST. PATRIGK'S CHURCH
The Rev. Dr.. Stafford's Trib-
ute to the @. A. R.

The Rev. DIT. Stafford, rector OF St
PatricE's Church at the commencement
Of the G. 4. p encampment, gave in
strpctions to the sexton OF the church
that the Stars and Stripes lie hoisted Oh
one OF the steePles OF the edifce St
Patrtck's is the only church in this city
that floats the American flag during the
eneampment- When the nation mournei
the death OF President Mckinley. the
Stars and Stripes were haIf-masted over
St Patrick's during the entire period OF
mourning.
The services Of perpetual alteration
VIII be solemnized at St Patrick's this
afternoon at $50 O'Clock Dr. Stafford
viii preach, and a special musical pro-
gram will be rendered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
MONTGOMERY FAIP RACES.

Racing began today at the Montgomery
County Fair. The weather was favora-
bic. the track was fast. and there were
some splendid horses to select from.
There are strings in the stables from
Washington. Baltimore. and other por-
tions Of Maryland. Virginia. and Penn
syLVania- A mile-dash hurdle and a
mile-dash fat were features Of today's
meet, IN addition 10 the trottiug races.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS

National-Viola Allen, ID s'The Eter-
nal City" evening.
Columbia-Joseph Hart and Carrie De
mar, in Foxy Grandpa" afternoon and
evening
Lafaye Busy Icy evening
Chase 's-Continuous Vaudeville, he
ginning at 1890 p m
Academy-"The White Slave" after
noon and evening
Empire-''YVeaTy Willie Walker" at
ternoOn and evening
Herman 's-"Cracker Jacks" BuTles-
quers, afternoon and evening.
Monument Lot-Pain's pyrotechnic
display
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
EXCURSIONS

Norfolk and WashiT gton line for Fort
Monroe and Norfolk At $50 p. n.
Chesapeake Beach-See schedule IN
der Railroads and Steamboats, for
time
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen-and-a-h Street for Alex
andrfa and Arlington every calf hour;
Mount Vernon hourly, 10 a. n. to 3 2. u.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09

Temperature and condition OF the wa
ter at S q. m: Great FaIls-Tempera-
ture, SO; condition, >. DelecarlIa reseT-
Temperature. 63: condition at
north connection. S; condition at south
connection, j. Georgetown distributing
acknowledgements 90; condition at
influent gatehOuse, 6; condition at effiU-
ent, s. Washington city TeseTyoiT-Tem-
peratuTe SIS: condition at influent. Sc;
condition 81 effiuent. 81.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
Special Service to Gettvsburg

Va Pennsylvania Railroad through coaches
" ashington TO Gettysburg, via Baltimore and
u estern Maryland Railroad, viii be operated on
gT as 5cCtlun Of a IN train October Q and
H. Special side trip excursion tickets on sale
OF S335
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co.
Special Rates During Encampment.

superb steamers, daily at $50 p. m. from
foot Of 9TH St. Cor Fort Monroe. Newport News
Norfolk. and Battlcfclds Of Virginia s. round
IMP Information tickets and st2tcracrns At gen
eIal ticket Office Bond Bldg. New Tc-k ave and
l+tH St, and u wharf, foot It'll ct. Phone. 80.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
Football Camel Princeton vs.. Midship-
men, at Annapolis, SatuT-
day, October II

Only Sl95, Washington 20 Annapolis and re-
iETn. via Baltimore GRG Ohio Railroad Trains
leave Delaware Aveuue between T aHa .
streets, at 80 4 III. and j 80 a. n. Special
train returning leaves Annapolis P
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-09
Side Trips East Via B. & Q. R. R.

Fast and frequent trains Round trip rate
10 Annapolis, SI.$5; B,,tmoTc. 3; Whining
ton, 50; Chester. $50; philadelphia, So Al
lg1tf- civ. s.; New York, SO Tickets safe