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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05
A PUZZLED
The Chinese Minister mt Washington
Is Mystificd by n Clever Manip-
uIatOr of Cards and Eggs,

WI Ting Fang, the Chinese minister
was a guest at an informal affair al
which Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Graham
Bell were the hosts, and the ministe,
and a pr~estidigitator who has beer
startling Washington with his remark.
able tricks with a deck of cards, fur.
nished much amusement, says the st.
Louis Globe-Democrat. When Prof
Mellina took the deck of cards to be.
gin his performance he singled Mr.. WI
out from the guests and asked him to
a chair at his side. Then he deftly re.
moved a card from the back of Mr.,
Wu's neck and several from one of his
flowing sleeves, and proceeded to bust
ness.
You must not steal the cards. Won
know" he said to the astonished diplo.
mat.
WI smiled affably and patted the
professor on the back.
you are a bright young man." he
said.
After several tricks, which consider.
ably astonished Mr.. WI, Prof. Mellina
looked at him with commiseration and
said:
"Mr. WI, l notice that you have an
impeachment in your speech" Where
upon he rolled up his sleeves to the
elbow, and, showing his empty hands,
placed his hand over the diplomats
nouth and extracted an egg there
from.
Mr.. WI denied that he was in the
habit of carrying eggs in his month
while Prof. Mellina insisted that the
guests had seen his bare hands and
pointed to his rolled up sleeves. To
prove that the minister was an invol-
untary egg basket he removed three
dozen eggs from various parts of the
diplomats countenance. much to Mr.
Wu's amazement and enjoyment.
Then the professor placed a dollar
bill In Mr.. Wu's hand, i~nstructing him
to hold it carefully.
II will, it won't get away from me,
said Mr.. WI. W%hereupon Prof. Mellipa
uttered some magic words and told Mr..
WI to open his hand, when the dinIo-
mat was found to be tightly clutcbinp
L piece of newspaper.
Every few minutes during the per-
formance Mr.. VT would rise TO his feet
and pat the professor on the back. Al
the end Of the evening he said he had
a delightful time, and spent Is min
utes trying to get Prof. Mellina to tell
him where the eggs came from.
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NEW YORK'S TELEPHONES.

There are more telephones in
Manhattan alone than there are IN
the whole of France.
There are in Greater New T
and the immediate suburban region
which really forms part OF the CITY,
10000 telephones.
There are in Manhattan and Inc
Bronx about 10000 telephones. ms
system is bigger than any other two
combined systems in the world.
About the longest telephoning dis
lance used to any extent is practice
ally that from Boston Memphis.
People have been ueing telephones
between New York aud Chicago for
ten years.
There were in the whole United
States a year ago only something
like 100000 subscribers, according to
the statisticians Eight or ten years
ago there were not more than half
that number, if so many.
The telephone systems abroad are
largely run as younger sisters OF the
telegraph systems and the men in
charge of them, being largely old
telegraph men, find it hard to get
away from their old loves.
The main point in long distance
telephoning is the line; the wire
should be insensitive to other noises
and to wires on which rapid cur-
rents are running. OF course, the
receiving instruments must be deli
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CAUSES AND CURE OF Sly.
Different Phases of the Pninfui nns
UnsigbtIy Affection and Nnri-
Gus Remedies.

The unsightly appearance, not less
than the pain and discomfort of a sty,
gives it its bad repute.
Two conditions, or perhaps more
properly two phases of the same con-
dition, of the eyelid are referred to as
sty. The swelling due to an oxidation
of serum into the lid is perhaps
common than that in which the swell
ing progresses until pus is formed,
says Youths Companion.
Swelling due to e%xudation readily &C.
curs in the eyelid, both because of its
loose, nonresistant texture and also
since its position is one much exposed
to irritating atmospheric conditions.
Exposure to damp winds or cold not
infrequently results in a swelling OF
the eyelid. This kind of sly often dis
appears of itself after a few hours of
discomfort. Extract of witch-hazel is
a household remedy well suited to sly,
especially at this stage. It's efficacy is
heightened by binding a compress of
linen, or better, of absorbent cotton,
wet with the liquid, over the eye on 60
ing to bed and allowing it to remain.
Prolonged use of the ives. as for ex-
ample, reading many hours consecu-
lively, or a like time devoted to fine
needlework. NAV determine an attack
of sty. 1t is necessary in the light of
II present knowledge of pus forma-
ton to attribute its occurrence here,
as esewhere. to an infection of germs
from without. II is logical TO suppose
that the necessary infection NAV be
conveyed by rubbing the lids with the
fingers or with the doubled fist or
knuckles. The causes of stv which
have been mentioned. oyeruse. for ex.
ample, are apt to produce itching.
while the delicate skin covering the lid
is ill fitted to receive rude handling. A
slight abrasion of the tender cuticle
covering the lid is doubtless the source
of infection of many cases of stv in
which an abscess is formed. altbouoh
the pitted surface which dips inward
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Although it has been stated that the Gu
bans are incapable of governing themselves,
vet they have selected their first president,
who is a great favorite with the people. A
favorite medicine with the American people
is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, because it is
an ideal remedy for headache, indigestion IT,
dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness. 1t
is also an excellent medicine for spring fever,
la grippe and malaria. Don't fail TO try it,
but be sure to get the genuine.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

Mince cold chicken and mix with one
pint OF thin cream, two eggs well beat.
en-, and season with celery salt. Sim.
mer a few minutes, pour over slices ot
toasted bread and serve hot. Other
old fowl or meat may be used in thu
same way'-Home Magazine.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

Herr Meyer Lutz tells the following story:
Conducting once in Bradford, l noticed that
the clarinet player, a young but clever and
steady lad, jumped up a good deal durang
the progress of the opera. l found that his
father, who played the trombone, sat just
behind him, and every now and then no
gave his son a kick, with the remark: Look
out, Sammy there be a fiat a-cummin. p
Mainly About People.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

This bread is stale and the eggs are old
enough TO vote" said the youth in the red
vest. Haven't you anything fresh in this
store?"
"Yes-fresh cuvtomers," responded the
srocer's daughter.-Chicago Daily News.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

Hoax-"I thought at one time he was get.
ting the gubernatorial bee in his bonnet"
Joax-"So did he" "And didn't he get
it?' mot in his bonnet; in the neck
P~hilsutipha Eeoc.-l.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

MY, what a lot of books!" exclaimed
Miss Gossype. Does your husband read
much?" mo" answered Mrs. Cad. He
buys expensive books, and he's SO busy
working to pay for them that he doesnf
have time to read ."-Philadelphia Record.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

Mrs. F~innigan-An' did yer husband injoy
che CELEBRATION?
Mrs. Hogan-Nivir a bit. T'ink av all
Thin whistles a-blowin', an no wurruk to
sthop!-Judge.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

invention Of "a theater hat for ladies' that
will shut up when the curtain rises" "If
he'd only invent a box party that would do
that he'd deserve a medal."-Philadelphia
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

Easterner-Did the cyclone do much dam
age to your farm?
Kansan-How can I tell till | find it,-
Columbus (O.) journal.
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Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections Of the throat and
lungs.-Wm. o. Endsley, Vanburen, Ind.
Feb. 10, 1900.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

Will you be short Of hay? If SO plant q
plenty of this prodigally prolific miliet
5 TO s TONS OF RICH HAY PER ACRE.
Price SO lbs. 81. 90; 100 lbs. $500, low freights
John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis.
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the silk that adorns your persons and

your homes? In the hollow OF n sta fl
aGreekmissionary brought from China
to Europe the ~progenitors of those
worms that now supply the silk mar
kets of many nations. The pageantry
of hammered host and the luxurious
articles of commercial emporium blaz-
ing out from the silkworms. And who
shall be surprised if out of this insig-
n~ificant earthly body, this insignificant
earthly life, our bodies unfold into
something worthy Of the coming eter-
mites? Put silver into diluted inter,
and it dissolves. Is the silver gone
forever? No. Prt in some pieces of
copper, and the silver reappears. If
ganizes.
"Why should it be thought a thing
incredible with You that God should
raise the dead?" The insects flew and
the worms crawlad last autumn fee
bier and feebler and then stopped.
They have taken no food. They want
non They lie dormant and ~insensi-
Bile, but soon the south wind will blow
the resurrection trumpet, and the air
and the earth will be full of them. Do
YOU not think that God can do as much
for our bodies as He does for the wasps
and the spiders and the snails? This
morning at half-pastfou III o'clock there
was a resurrection. Ont of the NIGHT
the day. In a few weeks there will bs
a resurrection in all u gardens. Why
not some day a resurrection amid <
graves?
l called at my friends house one
summer day. l found the yard all piled
up with the rubbish of carpenters and
mason's work. The door was of.
The plumbers had torn up the floor.
The roof was being lifted in cupoIa.
All the pictures were gone, and thu
paper hangers were doing their work.
All the modern improvements were be-
ing introduced into that dwelling.
There was not a room in the house fit
to live in at that time, although q
month before when Visited that house
everything was SO beautiful 1 could
not have suggested an Improvement.
My friend had gone with his family
to the Holy Land, expecting to come
back at the end of six months, when
the building was to be done. And, oh,
what was his joy when at the end of
six months he returned and found the
old house had been enlarged and i'm
proved and glorified. That is your
body. 1t looks well now-all the rooms
filled with health and we could hard
ly make a suggestion. But after awhile
your soul will GO to the Holy Land,
and while you are gone the old house
of your tabernacle will be entirely re-
constructed from cellar to attic, and
every nerve, muscle and bone and It's
sue and artery must be hauled over,
and the old structure will be FURNISHED
adorned and raised and cupolaed
and enlarged, and all the improve
ments of Heaven introduced, and you
will move into it IN resurrection day.
we know that if our earthly house
of this tabernacle were dissolved we
have a building of God, a house not
with hands, eternal in the heav-
Oh, what a day when body and
soul meet again! They are very fond
81 Az ii atl,ar l.,
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It's very seldom" said Uncle Eben, "dat
gittin' de best of an Argument will pay fob
de time you has TO put in doin' it."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

Woman's love is like an ill-spent fortune
we never know its value till we lose it,
London Answers.
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Sweat or fruit acids will not discolor
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES. Sold by druggists, l0c. package.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

1t cures swollen, aching, tired feet. AT all
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy. N. Y.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

Rashness is the faithful but unhappy par
ent of misfortune.-Fuller.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-04-05

stops the Cough and Works on
the Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price $50.
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Dropsy treated free by DR.. Fl. H. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
tisement in another column Of this paper.
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Many a man who thinks he is a martyr
is only a chump.--Chicago Daily News.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-01
Il. HANRAHAN.

The decided success of r. Fanranan,"
said one of our learned professors, whose
name Is familiar to all OF those Interested
III education and In our schools, "cause!
me- TO investigate as 20 his good fortune.
Here was an individual who had been in
business for himself since April, 1899,
erecting in 1885 the fine grocery at 100
Pine street. corner of Fillmore, with Il
storehOuse in the rear. wli) was fanidiy
taking an enviahle position among the re-
tail grOcers of New Haven. selling ST. 900
worth Of goods the first yeac, and the nn-
merals for 1901 being $4,000. with the
strongest prospects of reaching $4,000 In
1902. Mr.. Hanrahan In March, 1900, had
also established milk route, selling sixty
gallons the first month and foc the month
of July. 1902. !, 800 gallons.
Il found Mr.. Hanrahan to be n model
grocer In every sense Of the word. He was
born in Ireland on farm, in 1865, coming
TO the United States in 1888. After ii va
liable experience with G. r. North & Co.
also with the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad, and finally with Dan
DOre, retail grocer, New Haven, he cs-
tablished this business with capital of
$500. His sales for the first year did not
average over Sl7 dag. He was willing 10
work assiduausly from In the morning II
necessary until IL at night. He as a
tea expert and Judge of coffees soon
wife, formerly Miss Margaret Grady, has
had much to do with her husbands sue
cess and has been a tower of strength.
Mr.. Hanrahan's brother. John Hanranan
has proved himself very efficient and is
frequently placed y full charge of the busi-
ness Daniel Hollehan enjoys the full con-
fidence OF the proprietor
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eonstlTffe one or tine bacRD0nes or The gro.
Gerry business, and where the best in these
lines, at the cheapest rates, can be secured
there will be seen hourishing trade. We
should be protected by law as to the quail
ity Of his coffees and teas, and that he is
entitled to an equally choice goods In these,
as in all other lines. .@.....
Flour is a great speciality of this enter
prise. II being the pride OF every good
hOusekeepeF TO produce an unexceptionai
loaf of bread and light wholesome pastry.
As the result of much elaboration and
careful testing, this firm especially recon-
mends as its leading brand .Pfllsburys
Best - s..
This has been tested by some of the most
accomplished cooks in the United States.
and the verdict of all is that it is equal to
any yet placed on the market. 1t Is sold
both in wood and in sacks.
In sugars the firm are in a position to
supply all brands and grades demanded by
the trade. .s-- +, !
In sundries and fancy groceries the full
est line, for which there is likely to be a
demand, and which 1t would be impossible
TO name. is in stock. u ,..-.e -s
In molasses this house secures direct
from headquarters. In syrups all qualities
are handled. The salt fish department Is
an important feature. In tobacco the lead
ing brands both in smoking and in plug are
carried.
In the cigar department there is a selec-
ton believed to be the best value for the
money in the United States. The brands
have wide circulation. and have enjoyed
most favorable reception wherever they
have been introduced, having those quail
ties of favor, aroma and lasting burn
which are so much priced by experienced
smokers. "a. sa ri
The members of this firm are: E. G.
Stoddard C. B. Gilbert and LIE Grand Can
non.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-01
]. D. DEwELL & co.

The business is wholesale grocers and I'M
porters, and the premises are situated at
23S- 2S9 State street. @
.'This old house, said an ex-governor of
the state, has had connected with its his
tory. which has beer very varied and sue.
cessful, many noteworthy events, all OF
which must be interesting to the readers Of
your paper. The three BushnRlls with
drew at different times covering period. OF
at least forty years, and they were able
men. If / remember rightly the elder one
took the contract for the erection of the
Monitor which defeated the Merrimac on.
the Potomac. The younger is, under
stand, president of the Connecticut Whole
cessful wholesale house. James p; Dewetl
has been ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of the state
and Is an important official In banks and
other enterprises. some important in com.
est on the withdrawal Of +, c. Bushnell.
and was for years formerly one of our most
successful merchants"
Said another gentleman This house has
done much to place New Haven In It's pres
ent prosperous position In wholesale gro
Gerry. 1t has clean record, abundant cap
ital and its customers represent some OF the
hest trade which legitimately belongs to
New Haven. The partners, James d. Dew
ell, Fred b. Street and Charles Il. Dewell,
tson of the senior partner) are self-made
tremendously In earnest. and, very energet-
fc, and who have overcome obstacles In the
past six years which would have sent less
intrenid men to the wall. j consider James
d. Dewell as one of the ablest men In
wholesale grocery in this country, and with
a professional education would have been a
great lawyer. At his age he Is the most ac-
tive man In any line of business, and the,
best preserved that could name. He
made brilliant move when he admitted to-
partnership that solid man, Fred B. Street,
and placed his son, Charles Il. Deweli,
whose abilities are unquestioned, In charge
of the Waterbury branch
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-01
THE BRONSON & PLATT co.

This Is tirst-Cass modern grocery, with
men of great experience at the head. One
of our wealthiest citizens of influence, and
formerly an alderman. said: The prem's-
es, which have recently been improved, and
are In every way desirable, are situated at
:;j4-35G State street The business Is whole
sale and retail dealers in groceries, wines
and liquors, being the largest dealers in
California wine In the state. All liquors
are sold as they come from the bonded
warehouse. l have known Mr.. Bronson for
years. He, as his father, is public spiri-
ted man: Is one of tine city fathers and as
alderman has ably represented his constlt-
uents. AS an athlete, being an encOurager
of sports and rs an admirer of that noble
animal, the horse, he has attained not only
a state, but national reputation. He Is
one of the most popular men in New Ha-
ven, and for no one Is a success more de-
sired. In Mr.. Plat he has a worthy coad-
jutOr in everything that pertains to grocer
les perfect master of his chosen calling
j. Wesley Platt Is the president of this
company. J. II. Bronson being secretary
and treasurer. understand that the bus
mess was established some twenty years
ago"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-01
NEW HAVEN PROVISION co.

The growth of this enterprise and tire
ability Of the management are Very r"n-
spicuous. great philosopher once said:
Figures never lie" The following 1u-
merals as 10 sales are very significant;
$4,000 IN 1891. with every prosnecf OF at
tanning such figures as $1,000 FOR EtI2
Each year has shown an Increase. This
company wields great influence III New
Haven, and especially with certain
cientage OF customers.
familiar figure IN the board Of trade,
and most prominent man, made some i'll
tereSting remarks: THE present hoard Is
one of the ablest that the New Haven
Provision Go. has ever had. 1t is COM
posed of se!f-made men. men who are of
the masses, and who therefore know their
wants. J. =. johnson is the president; J.
PetersOn the secretary; c. Sampson the
treasurer The four remaining directors
Peterson, A. GustafSOn. The business was
established in 1901 and Incorporated IN
1893, and the present new and substantial
building was erected in 1900.
Carl ROmberg, original manager, Is
worthy Of great encOmium MS also his
successor, T. $. Lila. When Mr.. ROM
berg severed his connection In 1896 the old
heads were set a-wagging, and It was
thought by many that the New Haven
Provision Co. had reached its zenith. But
the management at once brought to bear a
course of inquiry which ended in the Sc
I lection of T. S. Lila and his choice aston
ished many, as he, although natural me-
chanic, with great experience III this re-
spect IN different citiss having been born
in Sweden and coming 10 New Haven
when 10, had never previously had any
connection in grocery, but was considered
a safe man. with a genious for business
which could grasp the greatest cOmbna-
tiOnS. To the amazement of the Il Told
YOp Sos, the business more than held its
own. and its dignity was fully sustained.
and the prospects were never brighter than
now. The number of stockholders is Iimi-
ted to forty, and thy4 stock cannot be pur-
chased. The premises are situated at 384
Grand avenue and were erected under the
personal observation of 7. S. Lila
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-01
CHARLES c. STEVENS.

There Is not mentioned In this issue of
your paper a man of greater PROPERTY
than Charles e. Stevens said an inftuen-
tial citizen: 'rhe business is worthy Of
note: 1st-By reason of the great reputa-
tIon Of the proprietor's father, Robert
Stevens, so long and f,aayorahIy known from
representative grocer. 2nd-The high no
sltion of Charles e. Stevens who during
his more than twentv years Of BUSINESS
life has attained great success, and IS
rated to-day: | understand, at $4,000.
Mr. Stevens is my beau ideal Of grocer
He has a pleasing personality. Is a thirty
second degree, Mason. and never allowed
his name to he used but once for office.
The confidential man, John s. Parmelee,
has a connection of eight years, and
should the proprietor be absent. could
conduct the business ! consider Charles
e. Stevens as one of the best financial
minds In New Haven. bar none. and with
the opportunities given he has scored a sue
cess equaled by few, The premises known
MS the "Six-Corner Grocery are situated
at the corner of Columbus and Washing
ton avenues. and are the property of Mr..
Stevens, having been taken by him in
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THE MICHIGAN co.


Said q member of the Chamber of Com
merce: "The locating of this business In
New Haven In the early months OF this
year at 1922 Church street was considered
one of the most daring ventures ever made
In grocery in New Haven. This company,
however, seems to court competition, ana
has established itself in cities where the
competition has been the keenest, and has
apparently made a success in all. 1t has
great advantages. l hear that it IS backed
by hundreds of thousands of dollars, that
men who do not know what failure means
are interested. and that a more resolute
house was never established on this conti-
nent in its particular line l understand
that the company has its own manufacto-
ries, and retailing provisions at moderate
prices, and handling nothing but good
goods, that may be termed standard. has
won public appreciation. l have met Mr..
VIM. b. Sweeney and am satisfied that a
wiser selection could not have been made
to place the Mohican Co. yearly on a more
substantial basis with the public"