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The Washington times., 1902-03-23

~ LEARLY, the rabbits were in dis
may. There had been a flutter-
" ing of anxiety for several days,
but as Easter approached the
anxiety grew intense, until it became dis
may. bordering upon CONSERVATION. The
case was desperate, that was plain Some
thing had to be done.
What was the matter?
Why. just this: Snow had fallen so late
and had laid on the ground so long that
the rabbits had not been able to get an
egg. In fact, the hens themselves had
not yet been out to look for cosy hooks
under the hedgerows and by the straw
stacks where they might hide away an
outdoor nest. The rabbits could never go
TO the barn and climb along beams and
over the haymow where Katie and Alice
and Ben went to hunt eggs. They simply
could rot; rabbits were made to run, not
to climb. Now. here it was the Wednes-
day before Easter and no eggs yet
Surely. there could be no mistaking the
count. The first Sunday after the first
full moon after spring equinox''-that was
the rule; not very easy rule for a rab-
bit to remember. But hadn't every rab-
bit said it over and over and over again
until it almost said itself? Wasn't it full
moon on the 3d. and wouldn't that make
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

There was Il naughty Bunnie
Who always being funny
And kept the land about him a state of awe.
His father and his mother
These FRANKS would o
To keep him of prison and the clutches of the law.
On morning bright and early,
When the getting surly,
He started discover what sad mchicf he could do.
Soon he a backbird's nest
And he could not eat rest
Until he'd dyed the eggs therein a lovely dark blue.
He pleased at his joking
That he said: I'll round go poking
And ask little Bunnie friends help gather more"
SO they stole birds galore
And put them by in store,
Till all the empty and the birds threatening
gore.
Then a bury Bunnie "copper"
Said he'd quickly put stopper
TO such dire depredaons heard before
SO, much rather than get caught
These bold robbers sraightway sought
who took the to and sold them a
Now this raised awful claer;
All their kin began to chatter,
And said to steal such pretty great and mighty
But the bandits made it
There money in the scheme
SO for wealth and sor1id profit all rabbits Join in.
So ali this explains the habit
Why brought by rabbit
And given little boys and girls Easter every year,
And the lesson seems to show,
1t all a of dough-"
Yet and little Bunnes white have found their proper sphere
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

A WAY back in the time when knee
II breeches and bag wigs, pointed
L \ waists. and petticoats of quilted
satin were in fashion, there lived
q crusty old king who hadn't chick nor
child in the world except one sweet lit
tie princess granddaughter, whom he was
determined to marry to the toothless old
king of the next kingdom upon her six
teenth birthday.
Now, the little princess and the Kings
handsome young surgeon were in love
with each other The surgeon was often
tempted to put a few dark drops into the
old Kings medicine that would put him
so fast asleep that he'd forget to waken.
But you'll be glad to know that the
young surgeon wasn't SO wicked as to
yield.
Just about this time the Queen of the
Fairies gave snowy hen and beautiful
mountain goat to the crusty old King.
The snowy hen laid an egg every morn
ing that was like great white pearl,
and the milk of the mountain goat only
filled tiny silver bucket. 1t was rich
and creamy. The Queen of the Fairies
called it nog.
She told the King that as long as he
would eat the egg and drink the nog
every morning he would continue to live;
but that if he missed only one little day
he would die.
So you can agine that the King would
permit no one but the Princess to milk
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

sembled, and before the sport begins, they
must be cautioned not to pull down orna-
ments or climb in their search: ard also
the territory not to be invaded must be
pointed out to them.
Some of the little ones will have to be
assisted in their search for the hidden
treasure, for great many ehildren-in
fact, 1 may say most youngsters under
seven-can never find anything, and other
wise the older ones will have more than
their share of spoils in the long run. To
obviate this a dozen or more according
to the number participating extra eggs
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

A NOVEL Easter entertainment for
II little folks is much in vogue in
4 \ Germany, but so little known here
that many of our readers will be
much interested in a description of IAN
Easter Egg Hunt" week or two before
Easter invitations are sent out. written
on tiny paper. The attractiveness of the
little note may be greatly enhanced if in
the upper left hand corner, or across the
top of each sheet, a little water color or
pen-and-ink sketch is added of rabbits in
hunting costume, starting off for the chase
or returning laden with the spoils of the
egg hunt.
Any clever woman who enjoys thorough
ly carrying out an idea, as well as seeing
the children have a gloriously good time,
will not object to the extra work in get
ting up few of these little missives that
children so love to receive. Tracing
paper and some old Easter cards will help
a mother whose spirit is willing" but
who has no artistic bent. and any ''wo-
mans exchange" will be glad to place an
order for them when more than a dozen
invitations are to be extended. On this
attractive paper may be written the fol-
lowing:
naughty little rabbit
Has a very bad habit
OF hiding his eggs away;
So | want to invite YOU,
And I'm twill delight YOU,
To help me find them Monday.
This foxy little Bunnie
Considers himself very funny
Pulling thus ON the sly;
50. come early, 1 pray you,
IN quite sure twill repay you.
Our skill 'gainst his will vie.
From WILLIE JONES. 1850 Smith Street.
From until ). Easter Monday.
An answer Is requested.
The next step in preparation is to pro-
vide pretty little baskets, one for each
guest; then all kinds of Easter novelties,
from the ordinary dyed, barnyard egg up
to the beautiful, natural looking white
Bunnie, filled with candy-one of these for
each child. Then, besides the little downy
chickens and ducks, chocolate eggs, sugar
eggs not intended to be eaten-the kind
that open and are filled with little candy
eggs that the children soon discover may
be swallowed with impunity-all these
and many other pretty little Easter gifts
may be provided. In fact, this particular
form of entertainment may be made most
elaborate OF as simple and inexpensive as
the purse and inclination OF the parents
dictate. and the little ones enjoy them
selves equally well al one as at the other
All these gifts are hidden around the
room or rooms where the children are to
be allowed to roam, care being taken not
to place them out of reach, or in any
place where damage may be done in get
ting them out; for the little ones become
very much excited during the hunt. and
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

may be kept In reserve for those who have
not sharp eyes.
When all the eggs have been found tbs
huntsmen may repair to the room where
the hill has been prepared. and egg roll
ing will amuse them for quite a while.
After this each little friend may be pre-
scented with a iife-size Bunnie filled with
candies. Light refreshments, such as ice
cream, plain cake. and chocolate bring
to a close one of the best entertainments
in existence for children, and / know
from experience that the young ones get
more thorough enjoyment out of an egg
hunt than any other kind of a party"
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

are apt to be careless in their eagerness.
Arrange it in such way that when the
hunt is over every child will have at least
four dyed hard boiled eggs.
In one room construct an incline of
some board resting against table. This
must not be more than three feet high,
cover it first with blanket and then with
green cheese cloth, pinned on full to give
some idea of grass. So much for the pre-
paration; now for the entertainment
AS the little guests arrive, one of the
baskets is given each one to hold the
spoils of the hunt, and when all are as
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

When little Anna went to sleep
Upon the eve of Easter Day,
She dreamed of candied eggs a heap,
And frisky, brisky lambs at play.
Plump Humpty Dumpty, with bow
Stood smiling the Counterpart,
And Ducky Daddles wondering how,
Was at the foot just to explain.
Three baby ducks in noisy play,
Who never thought to pardon beg,
Cried "Quack. Quack! Quack, for Easter Day!"
And then tObOgganed down an egg.
a rooster, and hen nest.
Exclaimed please put us in the rhyme,
For doing our level best
In working up the Easertime."
Five Dummies, each with eyes so pink
And ears so long they tapped like wings,
Said; after ALL do yOu not think
That cunning little things?"
Two lambs like that which Mary had
That frolicked as all lambs will do,
Said: I'VE are not considered bad
And don't forget, we're little, too"
Five sparrOws, proud of their wee size
They never grow too broad or tall
Chirped: 1--WE should surely win Il prize,
For are littlest of them ALL"
Two tiny men from Ttakum.
With good strong arm and sturdy leg,
Held steady, a block of gum
\ large and glowing rainbow egg
There, standing it, like Il queen
With rosy lips and roguish eye
In pink and gold and bronze and green,
The giry, curly Butterfly
The Washington times., 1902-03-23
Answer to "A Case for Sherlock Holmes"

The man started from 1 on foot, with
the child in his arms. At he mounted
a bicycle and rode to 3. From he wheel
ed the child in a wheelbarrow until near
4, the child walking the balance of the
way The journey from to was made in
a tricycle., and from 3 half way to on 4
unicycle. Here they met with an upset.
and the balance of the journey was made
on foot. the man carrying the child ex-
cept for a short distance where the child
walked by his side.
The Washington times., 1902-03-23

A WAY back in the time when knee
II breaches and bag wigs, pointed
L \ waists. and petticoats of quilted
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-16
TO AVERT PANIC.
$50, 900. 900 READY IN NEW YORK
FOR ANY EMERGENCY

New York, Dec. 18-A number Of
banks of this city and up. Morgan and
Co. have formed pool Of $50, 900, 900
to lend in the money msrxet in the
event Of actual emergency.
The pool was organized by George
F. Baker, president of the First Ma
tionsl bank. That bank, J.P. Morgan
and Co., the National City bank. the
FIRST National bank, the Western Ma
tional bank have pledged themselves
for Is, 900, 900 each.
The Corn Exchange bank agrees to
subscribe 90, 500, 900 and the Chemi-
cal Nstional bank and the bank of New
York 81, 900, 900 each. This measure
is really a protective one, and 1t is not
apprehended that any of the money
will he sctunlly needed. It will be
put out, however, should the occasion
arise.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-16

A report OF the joint finance com.
mittee was read The total amount
Of bills against the city was $40,
057 "a which were allowed. A note
! TO the City National bsnk for 81, 600
was ordered renewed. A coupon on
an over-the-river bond amounting to
$500 was odered taken up. The pray
er from W. II. Parhans and 90. for
payment Of s44. 25 for bedding alleged
TO have been burned from the Lo
Bloom hotel by the health authorities
three years ago when cnse OF small
pox was discovered in the hotel, was
referred to the sanitary committee.
A motion 10 have the Paducah Bank.
ing Co. carry $3.50 in orer.the-river
railroad coupons until the first OF the
year, was adopted. Thers are "a cou-
pons in ali 30 be taken in.
J. T. Etter was allowed s24 80 for a
COW that the marshal had sold with
out taking exactly the usual sters in
advertising IL was moved and adopt
ed that the city take action against
the marshal who will DO held response
BILE for the debt as he was in fault in
failing to comply with the law in re-
gard to selling the cow after she had
been duly arrested and kept fer three
days.
The bill OF ss05 OF the Democrat
Publishing Co. was compromised on
three cents per line. The company
wanted 8 cents per line but after fail.
ing to get it, decided ON three cent
compromise.
A new ordinance for the improve.
ment Of the alley running between
Tenth and Eleventh and Court and
Washington streets was ordered draft
ed.
An ordinance repeating an ordinance
regulating the issuance of liquor Ii
cense one mile outside the city limits
was given second reading. The city
has enough to do to look after those
inside the city.
An ordinance prescribing rules for
the paving OF lots in Oak Grove was
given second reading. IL provides
that all persons curbing with wood
OF any other substance not marble,
as specified, will be subject to a fine
of not less than So or more than
SEQ and that every day the curbing
is left in violation of the ordinance,
that it shall be considered separate
and distinct offense.
An ordinance fixing the salary Of
the city weigher at s720 per annum
with $500 bond was given first
reading.
The ordinance fixing the salary of
the sexton of Oak Grove at $40 was
given first reading. There was some
little debate as to the salary this off,
cial should get. Councilman Hannah
wanted it at 5000 and Councilman
Hummel az $40, while Councilman
Taylor wanted it at $1,000. The ordi.
nance passed by the aldermen fixed it
at s72O.
The ordinance placing the appoint
ING of the patrol wagon driver in the
hands of the FIRE and police commits
sioners was given first reading.
The police ordinance, came ny
again and there was another dead
1rod hYu fh(
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-16
NOIeW OF DANGER
ALEX VILLAS SUFFERING A
GREAT DEAL AT THE
HOSPITAL.

Alex Williams, colored, who was
struck in the lookup yesterday morn
ing by Sam Cochran, another prison.
err, is not yet out of danger. His
nose, which was broken, is terribly
swollen, and he was unconscious for
several hours.
cochran claims that he struck
Williams because the latter was" com
ing on him." This is not believed,
however, as williams was too drunk
even to walk.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-16

experienced plumber was received and
referred to the mayor who has the ap-
pointment Of this officer. The petit
tion asked that the salary be fixed at
s75 per month.
A plat of lots in Oak Grove was
presented by Engineer Washington and
referred to the cemetery committee
which will name the streets in the
plat.
On motion the council adjourned.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-16
BONDS NOW WANTED
The Administration Sees the Predicanent II
Is In at Present.
The Police Ordinance Results In Another Deadlock In the
Councilmanic Board.

The council met in regular session
last night with all members present
except Councilman Brooks.
Mayor Yeiser stated that the float
ing debt should be looked after as 1t
was getting along pretty close to the
time TO make new tax levy. lie
stated that the floating debt was
about 100000 and suggested that
bonds be issued TO cover il. The mat
ter was referred to the finance COM
mittee. The electric lighting system
was reported in bad shape and the
mayor wanted this attended TO. A re-
port of the nigh; police on the num-
Dor of lights that were found not
burning for the past twelve months
was read.
In the southern portion OF the city
1915 lights were out during the past
twelve months, one night 65 being re-
ported out. The matter of looking
into the electric lighting system and
remedying the defect, wherever it may
be, was placed in the hands OF the
joint light committee.
Official su mmons and notification Of
the Gilbert ana Grow suits against the
city were filed and Solicitor Worten
instructed TO look after the interests
Of the city in the actions.
Frank Lrcas, the revenue agent,
wanted to get the assessors books for
the past Ave years but the council re-
fused to let them go out Of the city
hall, rs they are always open to inspso-
tion.
Mayor Yeiser was authorized to ad-
vertise for bids for the keeping in re-
pair the city hall clock which has been
running badly for several weeks.
A contract with L. O. Terrell for
street improvements was referred to
the street committee. He wanted n
change made in the reading relative
to the payment of intersections.
A prayer from Il. O. Terrell who
made improvements on property near
the Psducah Mill and Elevator 90.
property on lower Court and First
street, asking that he be paid s407
was presented but nothing was done.
Terrell sued the property owners but
the court decided against HIM. He
thea sought to get the money out Of
the city but failed. He threatens o
take an appeal and have the court
Of appeals pass on the question. He
made improvements that were not en-
bodied in the contract with the city.
and the solicitor last night reported
that it was the contractors fault, and
he could collect nothing from the city.
A notice was received from Messrs.
Bernheim Bros, of Louisville, that
they shipped here 1900 bushels of ocal
to be distributed among the deserving
poor of the city during the winter,
widows and orphans to be given the
preference. The clerk WAS ordered
to write an acknowledgment of the
receipt of the coal and thanks for
the council and city.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-16
PIANOS AND ORGANS

Why should you buy . piano. Be-
cause it is one of the most ornamental
pieces of furniture you can have In
your house.
Why should you buy IL Christmas ?
Because il is one of the most valuable
and useful presents you can make your
wife, child, sister, brother or any
other relative or friend.
whsse should you buy
At home If you can do better than
elsewhere.
Spend your money with those who
spend theirs with you. Those who
are here to stay, and make their guar.
antee good.
From whom should you buy?
From d. II. Baldwin and Co., since
they make and sell their goods direct
to the trade, thereby saving you q
dealers profit or an agent . commits
]
sion.
Their pianos are not an experiment,
as their reputation is established.
They are not being sold to introduce
them and have You take any risk of
their quality, but are sold on their
merits.
Having taken the highest award
at the Paris exposition, distinc-
ton never obtained by any American
factory before, we feel safe in say
ing they are the best.
We have a house full of them and
will DO glad to show and sell them to
you this week, at prices which defy
competition, either for cash or easy
payments. Old instruments taken in
exchange. W. 7. MILLER
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-06-28

brought his sprig, 10 one stopped him,
Though all thought II strange.
AS we turned TO leave the grave the
light from the evening sun came soft
~ through the gap in the mountains
and, filling the valley, touched the trees
and the little mound beneath with glo-
ry, and thought Of that other glory
which is brighter than the sun and
was not sorry that poor Billy's weary
fight was over. and / could not help
agreeing with Craig that II was there
the league had its revenge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-06-28
CULINARY coNcElT

Water is better than milk
cookery recipes.
Baked apples, cream, a PLAIN
bacon, pancakes and coffee ar
thing for breakfast.
To preserve the fresh color
tables boil fast in plenty OF wat
cover of the kettle of.
Dry sponge cake cut in Sill
toasted. then served hot with
spreading OF butter, makes a v
luncheon dessert.
The boilings Of salt beef
make excellent pea soup If the
neutralized by the addition
brown sugar and several caro-
II adds to both the flavor an
tlbllity OF baked beans II a |
spoonful Of mustard is addeC
water that is poured over th
after they reach the baking dis
Persons who do not like codf
made from the salt variety OF
them appetizing made of Il
fish. Once boiled, the fish VII
week, and enough for two br
is thus possible.
So few cooks prepare break
con right. Get bacon OF good
slice ii thin and lay one piece
I'm the skillet. turning It over
until scared. When the skille
turn every piece over again,
/ fork.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-06-28
Mushroom Tests.

There are two sure ways or
the difference between who
mushrooms and the poisonous
which so closely resemble them.
are to be boiled. put an onion
them. and e the onion remains
there is nothing to fear. II 1t
black. throw away the contents
dish. for poison turks there. \ C
test is to sprinkle little salt
pink underpart, and If IL turns
you have real mushrooms. If III
changes 10 yellow, you have a
signal before. II precautions Xix
were taken with all mushrooms
or canned, there would be less s.
I'm the world.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-06-28
crente Intcrcstn For Your,

naanitoly make pp yorr All, mon
axe up something religiousi Dleu' An
hropic. intellectual. what ydhat "hees
he growth of which you ca
ind 20 the success Of which oui, ''.'i'
liyiduality will be an csscntigs GUY,
This is "a matter strongly aN - "a ~
a. .,..a. ---#..a. al.a,t LstSctu away
and, putting her arms about the wall
ing little Frenchwoman, comforted and
soothed her as a mother might her
| child
And you must help your husband, q"
! ] heard her say. lie VIII need you
more than ever. Thui: OF him
"Ah. out. l weei,' Uas TIE quick re
ply and from that moment tberc was
no more waillng.
II seemed no more than a mlHstc till
Sla,in came in again, sober, quiet and
steady. The passion was all gone from
his face, and only the grief remained.
As we stood leaning over the sleeping
child the little thing opened it's eyes,
SAW its father and smiled II was too
much FOR him. The big man dropped
on biz knees with dry sob.
''1s there no chance at all. at allY he
whispered, but | could give him no
hope lie Immediately rose and. pull.
ing himself together. stood perfectly
quiet.
A new terror seized upon the mother.
MY baby Is not-what you call itT'
going through the form OF baptism
AN he Will not come 10 In sainte
Yierge" she said, crossing herself.
"Do not fear for your little one" said
Mrs Mnvor. still with her arms about
her "The good Saviour will take your
darling into his own arms"
But the mother would not be comfort
cd by this. and Shawn. too was uneasy
"Where is Father Coulter he asked.
"Ah. you were not good 10 the holy
pere de las tam, Michael she replied
sadly. The saints are not please FOR
you"
where IL the pricst2' be demanded
II know not for sure AT de Landin'
dat's lax"
ell 20 for him." he said.
But his wife chung 60 him. beseeching
him not to leave her, and indeed he was
loath % leave his little one.
| found craig and told him the difli I
Guilty with his usual promptness he
was ready with solution.
"Nixon has a team. He will go +"
Then he added Il wonder II they 4
would not like me 70 baptize their little /
one Father Goulct and have ex
changed offices before now. remem
Der how he came 10 one Of my people \
in my absence. when she was dying
read with her. prayed with her. com
forted her and helped her across the
river. lie IS a good soul and has no
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-06-28
~ nl CONTINUED

No good health unless the kidneys
"a sound Foley Kidney Cure
makes the kidneys right For sale at
Coles Pharmacy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-06-28

We are-now ready to serve lunch at
all hours Of the day All home made
goods % Mrs f. n. Bergs Lunch
room and Confectionery
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-06-28

ABBOT Herodf" with strong tinge
OF contempt In his tone. ABBOT IIerod?
Mon. haze We no. read I'm the Screep-
turs ABBOTT Herod an the wur-r-ms in
the wame o. hlmT
"oh, yes. l seek sanalastened to an
swer.
AYE. a fule can see what's tapped
in his face" with which bit OF pro-
verbal philosophy he suddenly left
me. But Geordie thenceforth content
ed himself, IN Mr. Craig's presence at
least. with ominous head shakings
equally aggravating and impossible 10
answer.
That same night. however, Geordie
showed that with all his theories he
had mans true heart. for he came In
haste TO Mrs. Mayor TO say:
"Yell be needed over yonder, I'm
thinkin'."
"WhyG Is the baby worse? Have
you been inY"
INA. ma" replied Geordie cautiously;
"I'll no gang where I'm no wanted,
but yon puir thing ye can hear ootside
tHt ms place at the desk e