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WHIST UP TO DATE
Some Good Suggestions and
Wise Warnings.

Discrimina ton is necessary In selecting
short suits for leads. A low card, which
is apt to convey an equivocal, or false in
ference, is to be avoided. The queen. I'M
less accompanied by the jack, is not de-
SRA ble The former card even when but
once guarded very often wins if the suit
is started from another hand. Jack. with
one is of little use, except in support. Il
there be three in suit, exclusive of the
ten. it is not we'll to lead the honor unless
partner has indicated strength in the
suit. The efficacy of a Strengthening
card depends mainly upon the manner
in which second and third hands treat It,
The queen presents a proposition SO
simply that tyro can generally cope
with it.
On a Jack led, second hand holding king,
queen, ETC., should cover and so generally
with ace, king, although conditions may
exist which will make 1t advisable to
give fourth hand a chance Of the trick.
With ace, queen. second hand should
pass, or play ace. To cover with the
against partner. The jack should be COW
cred from fourcilette-king, ten; or
queen. ten With honors singly guarded,
second hand should always cover. a sup
porting card. If the card played holds
the trick, and the player is willing to
use his trumps in ruffing, return OF the
suit. which will give his partner the al
vantage Of position, is often good con-
tinuation. With more than one small to
a single honor second hand should re-
frain from covering a strengthened II the
card led wins and is followed by antoher
of the suit, second hand should still hoid
up mis- honor and continue to do suit until
It IS cleared or he is forced TO play IT,
In the course Of such play second hand's
holding may become en- Iourchette with
the card led, in which case the rule tor
covering comes into force. To illustrates:
South leads jack; West holds king, nine
seven. six. passes; East wins the queen
South gets in and resumes the suit with
ten. Now West should put UP his king,
which, If it draws ace from North, Will
make the nine good. If West fails to
cover. North allows the ten to go through
and on the continuation probably kills
the king.
The question of third-hand play on a
supporting card will be taken up in the
next article.
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in the ground. regarded that sign with no
little wonder and curiosity. This, too,
was in spite of the fact that New Or
leans is so we'll known that all men un-
derstand her system of cisterns is differ
ent from The systems of c:her places. But
the forced; suggestion of delivering a hole
in the ground is at present curious. Inls.
of course is due to local conditions.
Not half IL mile away in the Crescent
City well-krown undertaken displays
this sign:
''Funera1 Furnisher"
That is funny" remarked passer-by
to a Tinles-Denocrat reporter recently.
Il am inclined to look more upon it as
unhappy English The mere common way
of putting it funeral director would seem
to give a better, idea of the mans bust
ness. Funeral furnisher' is just little
bit uncertain, to say the least Of It, and
is misleading, when taken in connection
with the resi- business OF the man. NO
man, imagine, would care o.eollow the
calling Of furnishing funerals, and II ne
did care to Go SO the law would not give
itA nnnsant OF coursa. everybody under
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coin was not the son of Nancy HANK
and Thomas Lincoln in lawful wediock,
but that he was the Legitimate son OF
Nancy Hanks and a Kentucky planter
across the border from Indiana!
..Fr,1r-herr1ore," he said, Il am con-
WINGED that the prevailing melanchoty IN
the face and manner of Abraham LIN
COLI, was due to the fact that early in life
he became aware OF the irregular cir
cumstances of his birth. and that the
shadow of this discovery rested upon
hin, If sorrow and melancholy through
every subsequent year of his existence
This was the story that General NlSon
told He mentioned the name of the Ken
tucLian who figured in it. but the name
is not repeated here because it is not
recalled with sufficient clearness TO JUS
.ify it's use.
one at least of those who were present
had heard the vague and shadowy runot
before. But never had it been so crys-
tallized. itenized, and substantiated on
the ,fps of so high and respectable an au-
thority.
And it lives to-day in many minds as
an estab lishetI fact. simply because II was
youched for in emphatic terms by Cen
eral James Wilson, distinguished ana
veteran officer of the Union army
and SO when the Grand Army comes 10
weigh the opinion of General Wilson upon
the merits of Robert e Lee. ana the
Mace which can be accorded the Great
virciniau in the estimation of his gem
crous foes. it is to be hoped they will
not forget to be grateful to their dis
ting11ishe1 conrade for his patriotic IN
vestisation5 and his equally revsrent dis
closures of the family history of the I'M
mortal Lincoln.
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ishiy his implacabIe prejudice against
that great Confederate captain, whose
"a me has overshadowed all the generals
of his time, it may not be out OF place
or date to present to the veterans OF the
blue another story in which this gallant
and generous 20 soldier makes plain MS
fondness for malevoIcnt biography:
str the winter Of 1S99-or 19O1-the date
is immaterial-General James Wilson was
located in Evansville. Ind. to be III touch
with some railroad or other corporate m
terests Of which he owned a Leading
share. He is a genial gentleman, OF
mildly convivial habits. and has not oeen
always such a Confederaphobist as he IS
to-day.
One night at a club in Evansville, to d
casual party, of which the editor OF
the News was one. General wilson tola,
without any suggestion of secrecy, a
most remarkable story. These were. IN
substance, his words, which linger upon
the mind beca use of the impressive mar
rative they carried:
My interests here in Evansville, he
said have not been sucn as TO occupy
much of my time. I have been waiting
developments rather than creating
events. In the abundant leisure which
has hung rather heavy on my hands. I
determined to utilize this spare time for
an accurate and exhaustive investigation
in this region of the many stories which
have so long been current about the le-
ritinaacy of Abraham Lincoln's birth. He
was born in this region of the country
which is full of personal traditions OF
himself and of his family. For three
months I have given myself to the task
of ascertaining the truth in this vital
matter I have devoted time TO it. and
spent money in the prosecution OF the
facts.
At this time in his remarks General
Wilson pushed himself back in his chair,
elevated his shoulders. and after an
impressive pause, said deliberately:
s.And as a result of this careful and
exhaustive inquiry, gentlemen, I am en-
abled to say to you. with definite GER
tainty beyond any shadow Of doubt or
peradventure, from accurate and unfn-
peachable testimony, that Abraham Lin
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which I saw in an 1880 gown in pearl
grey silk. the long pointed bodice of which
is outlined with white cord, cord and tas-
sells also being used for the skirt trim
mirgs The influence Of the coronation IS
shown in a splendid frock of white ctoth,
with border of errnine. The cape coat
worn with it is lined with corn-coored
satin embroidered in orchids. one OF the
pet fads Of the season is squirrel fur, or
as we call it here, petit girls. 1t is used
On q costume OF smoke grey cloth, the
hniice being of Oriental satin.
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gether unique.
Anyway, I believe that New Orleans
leads all other places in the number OF
altogether unique displays of this sort
At any rate, have found more unique
signs here taan at other places where L
have been. 7 suppose I am more i'm
pressed by the signs Of city than most
men because it is a sort of hobby with
me, this business Of reading signs |
have the habit Of judging cities to some
extent by the character of the signs / see.
I may say in this connection that in point
Of elabora teness. which is always good
indication, the signs Of New Orleans COM
pare favorably with the signs of other
cities"
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funic were enprincesse ard Very co!lan.e.
telling over a volante en- forme that came
well onto the ground II WIS trimmed
with the old-fashioned ireilis arrange
meat. the pattern being in black taf-
fetas 4 wide collar of pointe d 'irland
fastened at tho throat with a rosette of
black taffetas @
Another distinctly new model Of which
send you sketch is n gown which can
be used for dinner or calling purposes. IT
] 1s of black velvet. The skirt, which is
y very plain. is close fitting and seven
pred. being made with full aouncs set
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Simple and elegant is this
Russian blouse and plain skirt OF
black velvet; the slip skirt being
of black taffeta, the blouse lin
ing OF white with tucked chem
settle OF edged black baby velvet.
The rutie is OF black net edged
with black baby velvet, over ruff
hes Of white silk. Ties of white
and black ribbon.
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FIis Observation Verified.
(Cnira 90 Nevs.)

INJIIIrt:e,U
st have no mead for mathematics re-
marked yourg Borem the other evening
That's what I told mamma YESTERDAY,
rejoined the girl with the fluffy Halr.
How did you happen to aish out thai
information?" asked the young man
Mamma asked what I thought OF you
rs prospective suitor.' replied the far
maid, land I told her you didn't count
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19
ApRoJECr FOR CHURCH UNION.
A Question to Come Before Bishops
OF the Episcopal Church.
Toronto Mail and Emrire.)

(Toronto Mail and Emrre.)
At the meeting of the bishops of the
Episcopal Church in the United States,
which will shortly be held in Philadel-
phia, definite proposal will be submitted
and considered for the admission OF the
Polish Catholic Independent Church into
the Anglican communion. We do not
hear much in this country about the Pol
ish Catholics, but they number IN the
United States nearly a hundred thousand,
and have an Archbishop at their head
Twenty years ago trouble arose between
the Polish Catholics and the Church OF
Rome. whose jurisdiction they had till
then acknowledged, as to the ownership
of their church property. Two congresa-
tons were on the point Of seeding. but
Mgr Satolli, who had been appointed
to mediate, effected reconciliation With
the Vatican. The settlement proved to be
only temporary. Eight years ago the diff
ferences became acute, and since then
the Poles have styled themselves indie
pendent Catholics. Believing now thar
the quarrel is irrem ediable and recoGnlz-
ing the disadvantage of religious diyl-.
sious the Independent Polish Church has
sought admission and union with the
Episcopal Church in the United States.
It maintains that in all essential doc
trines it is unchanged, and yet that 1t
comes within the basis Of unity laid down
in what is known as the ChicaSo-Lam-
beth platform.
The discussion and the decision of the
bishops on this application will prove an
interesting and possibly q luminous chap
ter in religious history. The Episcopate
of the United States and of Great Bri-
tain declared that minor differences could
be ignored if there were agreement rs
to the sacraments and the system OF
Church government. Since this declara-
ton has been made no religious body has
hitherto sought to take advantage OF 1t
for the promotion of unity The episode
that is expected at Philadelphia will be
rare enough to attract more attention
than the numbers and Importance OF the
Polish Catholics appear TO warrant II
the consideration is effected. it will serve
to make of us wonder as to what may
be the ultimate result of the Church union
movement.
General Wilson Reflects ON Lincoinys
Honest Birth!
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below tho purple hills. 50 rapidly - II
gone once its rim has touched the TOP
OF the down.
The rate Of progress is then as revela-.
ton, even though we have seen IT many.
a time before.
No one who lives in the country should
miss these wonderful sun and moon eff
fects Why do they not try to teach the
village children to look for and delight
In these things?
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The English "Harvcst Moon"
Gnndnn EXpress.)

Iondon ENpress.)
One of the most beautiful Things IN
nature towards the end Of the summer is
what is called ,he harvest moon.
Personally. I cannot recollect ever fav-
ing seen it quite as splendid. SO coppery
in its glow. as it was in 1888; but 1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19
PRINCESS PROMENADE COSTUME.

Walking Of blue figured belne CLOTH cut in Princess
FORM aarn below hips in deep box palts Leg OF Mutton
sleeves with deep peerne reaching in two ssecued
on vasband with large buttons at the back and with
straps and buttons in 'front.' white silk plasron
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19
The Worm Tint Returned.

L
One day q lhaggard angle worm
Was brought before Chief Justice Germ.
He crawled along with wav'ring Squirm
AS though he were quite SICK OF NE
Two lady worms appeared before
The honored court, and graVeiy s"oIe
They'd have the prisoners Wormy gore
For he had taken eacn for Wlie.
can awful crime; I'm deeply panied.
This charge, vile worm. must be ex-
You have some answer, I infer?'
The angle worm, all wriggling, rose
And started to ooze forth his woes
Such woes as seldom come to those
Who are not worms and never were
Ten months ago to-day, wed ;,
This woman here but then instead Ia
(Which woman here?' the Justice SAID.
Instead of two she then was one.
We never had a squirm or swish
More happiness no worms could W1sn'
Till Johnny Green went out to fish
An, fatal day! Our bliss was done
'While he was digging for his bait 80,
Wife saw his spade descend Too late!
1t severed her. Oh. cruel fate!
But no such luck. She crawled away:
Two separate worms, each ohthe anu
gay.
Each wiggled home to. me straightway
cat first it made us Joke and laugh.
But soon the thing got past az chaH.
NV wife grew jealous of my wife.
In sober mind twas hard to bear,
But when a little worse for. wear
Full twice two wives would meet my
stare
A worm must turn on such life.
1.-TWO wives. I said? Quite right. Yet.
still
The worm stopped short: they thought
him i'll.
He writhei and turned and sQuirmed
AZ last he tore himself in twain.
''Dear Judge" the lady worms then
Kissed.
tn, four half worms then straightway
kissed,
And vricgIe7 back to home again.
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This elegant dinner reception gown OF black velvet the
cores joined by ppng OF white silk The once box
plated the breadhs also pped The waist aaround
blouse simulated box palts laid white silk plain yoke
Sleeves tight elbow, very white bands
he trimming white silk with raised embroidery. light blue
gray and black.
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BISCIJTT CLOTH, WITH LACE AND JET.

EXQUISITE with ettcd Yoke over go1n
etted Round III zee
the blue k through
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Queer Signs in New Orleans.

New York Commercially
A sign conspicuously displayed on
building in well-known New Orleans
street reads:
"Cisterrs Made and Delivered"
A stranger in town the other day, COM
inc from a higher latitude and likewise a
higher altitude where cistern is mole
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Honest Birth!

General Wilson Reflects ON Lincoin,s
Honest Birth!
ATLANTA News)
Since General James Wilson. In the eyes
OF the Grand Army, IS exploiting SO gar
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You have some answer, infer?'
The angle worm, all wriggling, rose
Such woes as seldom come to those
Who are not worms and never were
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What, bigamy!" Judge Germ exclaimed,
can awful crime; L m deeply pal7ed.
This charge, vile worm. must 0e e1-
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AETFPNOON FROCK OF. CHEVIOT.


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PERSONALS.

Mr.. ]. H Moore, of Wilson, is in the
city.
Mr.. r. r. Hall has gone to Norfolk on
business.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Russ went to Apex yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. FL Ashury, of Charlotte, is guest
at the Marlborough.
Mr.. c.. C. Leroy, of Durham, spent
yesterday in the city.
Mr.. J. w. Maynard, of McBee, S. c.,
is visitor in the city.
Mr.. w. w. Green left yesterday &c:
his home in Franklinton.
Mr.. l.. j. Adams, of Elon College,
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. D. H. Fleming, of Durham, was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
Mr.. j. c. Adams, of Raeford, n. c.,
is registered at the Marlborough
Mr.. j. E. O'Donnell has gone to the
eastern part of the State on business.
DR.. w. E. Weiche left yesterday morn
ing FOR Clayton on professional business.
Mr.. f. S. Dunn, Jr,, left yesterday
morning on a business trip to Whining
ton.
Mr.. Thomas Adicks left yesterday
ness.
Mr.. John w. Thompson went up to
Durham ON a short trip yesterday after
noon.
Mr.. Geo. p. Mccoy, of Charlotte, is
here to attend the Music Teachers Con-
vention.
Insurance Commissioner j. r. Young
left yesterday on a visit to relatives in
Henderson.
Dr. II. S. Attmore, of Stovall, was in
town Yesterday to visit his daughter az
St. Marys School.
Mr.. CT 5. Vinson, who came down to
spend Easter, returned to New Bern
yesterday morning.
Or. f. Merrill Hopllinson is guest
of st. Marys School during the Music
Teachers Convention.
Marshal Fl. C. Dockery returned yes
terday from his home in Rockingham,
where he spent Easter
Mr.. Ed. F. Shaw, of Henderson, who
has been the guest of Mr. Harry Fenner,
returned home yesterday.
Mr. ]. NJ. James, of Marshall, Super
iEtendent of Schools of Madison county,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Ernest BroughtOn. who came down
To spend Easter, returned to Cary yestcr-
day morning to resume his studies.
Mr.. j. G.. Hackett, of North Wilkes
boro, came in Yesterday morning TO at
tend a meeting of the Prison Board.
Mr.. Burton Ray, who has been spend
ing Easter with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John E. Ray, returned to Wake
Forest College Yesterday morning
Mr.. Claude b. benson, Jr., of the
Southern Female College at Petersburg,
Va, who has been spending Easter with
his PARENTS, Capt. and Mrs. C. 3. Den
son, returned yesterday
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In None of These.

The following counties have not estab-
lished any Rural Libraries: Alexander,
Buncombe, Camden, Carteret, Clay. Cur
rituck, Dare, Davie, Graham, Halifax,
Haywood Jackson, Jones, Martin. Nc
Dowell, Mitchell Montgomery, Fender,
Sampson, Scotland, Surry, Swain, Tyr
rell, Yadkin Yancey. Total-25
The appropriation, which was S. ,000,
will Soon be exhausted.
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Executive Committee of State Fair.

The. first general meeting of the new
Executive Committee of the North Caro-
lima Agricultural Society will be held at
the office of the company on Thursday
at 1890 o'clock. President j. A. Long,
of Roxboro, will meet with the commit
tee. President Long has selected a COM
mittee composed of a number of the best
men in the State. In all it's history, with
and capable and leading men
as President. the Fair has not had a
stronger or better executive han Mr.. ].
A. Long, of Person.
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WANTS TO HELP OTHERS.

L hal stomach trouble all my life
says Edw. Mehler, of Union Bottling
Works, Erie, Pa, "and tried all kinds of
remedies, trying TO get moments pace
Finally / took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
| never found its equal fer stomach trou-
bic ard gladly recommend it." 1t cures all
stomach troubles. 1t digests what you
eat
W. H. King Drug Co., Bobbitt- Wynne
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Wits Witch Hazel Salve is sure cure.
Skin diseases yield to it at once. Cures
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BerZelius Chemical Society.

The Berzelius Chemical Society will
meet in the office of the State Chemist
this afternoon at o'clock The papers
of this meeting will be read by Messrs.
f. Lamb and Paul Collins. their sub
Jects being Aerating Agents Used in
Bread Making, and Notes on the Manu-
facture Of Acid Phosphate. respectively.
w. A SYME. Secretary.
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