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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-15
ATHlEF AMONG THE ANGELS
spurgeon Corrected His Opinion OF
What He Might Do.

spurgeon Corrected His Opinion of
What He Might Do.
One day the mayor of Cambridge,
who had tried to curb Mr.. Surgeons
tendencies to sensationalism. inquired
Of him If he had really told his congre-
CATION that If thief got into heaven
he would begin picking the angels
pockets.
"Yes, sir" the young preacher re-
piled. 81 told them that If 1t were pos
sible for an ungodly man to go to
heaven without having his nature
changed he would be none the better
for being there. and then, by way OF
illustration, l said that were thief to
get in among the glorified he would
remain thief still, and he would go
around the place picking the angels
pockets"
But, my DEAR young friend" asked
the mayor seriously, don't you know
that the angels haven't any pocketsT
mo, SIR" replied young Spurgeon,
with equal gravity, II did not know
that, but l am glad to be assured Of
the fact from q gentleman who does
know. | will take care to put it all
right the first opportunity get"
The next Monday morning Sturgeon
walked into the mayors place Of bust
ness and said to him cheerfully, "
set that matter right yesterday. SIR"
"What matterY' he inquired.
"Why, about the angels pockets"
"What did you say"
"Oh, sir. just told the people was
sorry to say that had made q mis-
take the last time preached to them,
but that had met gentleman the
mayor Of Cambridge, who had assured
me that the angels had no pockets, so
l must correct what l had said. as l
did not want anybody to go away with
q false notion about heaven. | would
therefore say that II thief got among
the angels without having his nature
changed be would try to steal the
| feathers out of their wings"-Homi-
letic Review.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-15
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.
THE HOME NURSE.

Correspondence on topics of interest tothe lAdie
IL solicited. Address: Editor HoMEHAKERs
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. Paris. Maine.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
SHOULD BE PROUD
OF MUNICIPAL CLEANLINESS
By D. L. S.


acknowledged ali visitors whose
be
by that branch the municipal
cha
besides.
paved
those who
equally Of Q he ma
not
removing
In 0
greater In
md
in
spects
sda c
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
A SONG TO BRAVE WOMEN
By ALFRED ]. WAREHOUSE.

They married the whei the turning gold,
Side by side stood and promised hand hanG walk through life
And the paon said ud bless YOU them and wife
They had little wealth them little Of the world they knew
But be whispered: "Oh, my darling have chesI haveyou
Then they vowed that walking by side and hand hand
They would gain The distant happy
Side by side they walked together lingering sometimes a
Dreaming of those far-o uns of the futures perfect bliss;
But the batle HEM foeman babe YIELD
And their onward steps hidden the upon the eld
And his heart faint within him he numured 4 fall,
For the foenan and his cohorts conquer all"
But the oya only whispered: You shall win!
You shall snatch the battle-sfe and din"
Then again he struggled onward though his wounds gaping wide
Listening for whisper-"I battling by your side"
Struggling onward struggling though the nss dark about
Beaten downward by the foeman mis Of gloom and doubt
Still he heard that gentle whisper spirit obey
Til he reached the golden past the borerand of gray
Then the world, said Behold eouquering knight
For 1t heard the whisper that had urged him the height
Call II fable fable only; 10, the i fun of these,
Men who struggle onward upward till the splendid prize they seize
Men who stumble, stumble Often stricken in the din
But rise and falter forward whisper
And them knights heroes FRAY
Knowing that there behind way
Just little, loyal forcing back the blur
You may honor your brave hero viii sing song
Success.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
ARE MEN NEEDED AS TEACHERS
IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS2
By L. L.

il o.
dy spirit fin it
g t o.
It ag
especially more than feminine during their formative and
o NJ ct 1t. y treb i will axe eh more a n the public
hI Z rHeH ateofa fairs
ry n IS edpufss
o mel with man dgt f nauesan nd egenGae Iret ist
dgey. tia of a very g and rival average woman IKE
0 o lar h major Of women Il b
is o many petty
o g SPIRIT would inc II nd ph enof drHge sdendos fen
d b 0 NJ he d arae The may gn e may lot
o e NJ n o be or OF kn o fear i In
g II
along btr nsdc this fence
70 witt the cuisines the nt ugho o Her htk of Interest
n o the there ld be tngm aH al home at all
n
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
a ode 4 every patcu

death Of George Washington and the height buildings
regulated by act of Congress approved by President Nc
Knley March l. 1899.
The fourth regulation related party walls and the
method of locating and paying FOR and force today
in the drawn up by Washington. He also real
zed the necessity for temporary buildings for convenience of
workmen while erecting buildings and provided them
regulated and permitted.
His sixth regulation related the manner of building over
alleys, which that private property, but
Of the alleys public, much OF the regulation
dom applied
The other regulations adopted under Washugons direc-
tons applied projections beyond the building ne
vaults areas cellar doors and Of houses and the i
tations similarly enforced today.
So VIII be that the Father of His Country gave Us
the basis of regulations which have been ampli6d
larged upon by Presidents Monroe Polk extended BY me
Board of Aldermen Board Of Common Council with the
approval of the President increased scope by acts Of Cod
ges and amended and revised by the Commissioners Of the
District under special authority of Congress- but TO this very
day they the intent the regulations of George
Washington expanded only the changed conditions Of
one hundred and eleven years.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
ROMANCE THAT WAS PLUGGED
By S E. KISER.

But there was a "choo." and a rasping
sound.
\ plug had blown out somewhere,
And the motor beneath those lover twain
Gave a pitiful gToan as a thing in pain
And stopped with them then and there.
The beautiful maiden. with r-dimmed
eyes.
Was led from the hateful scene.
While the lover was left dlsccnsola=e.
Bewaiiing his luck and besnreWIng fate.
And scented with gasolene.
"A plague upon automobiles" thought
she,
Who was graceful and plump and fair:
IF ever elope again il will be
With man who refrains from boastIng
10 me
Before we have landed there.
oh they thought the sturdy old
father said,
As gladly he gazed about,
That because bestrode a plug they
could smile
At the pace which I set and NY absence
OF style
But my plug didn't blow out
Chicago Record Herald.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Love applause? What actress does
not glory in it, And rightly. too. For
applause is the recognition from across
the footIights Of success upon the
stage.
It is the mark Of appreciation set by
the audience. It Is the signal Of pleasure
received, the recognition that a quid
pro quo has been given, for the box
Office receipts It proves and sets the
value Of ones art It IS the seal of
appreciation, the value OF merit, the
recognition of excellence.
To reach success is 10 easy task.
There is many heartache and many
a disappointment in store for one who
would achieve even moderate POSITION
in our art And how else may we gauge
our success? How else can we be sure
that We are reaching the rungs of the
{ ladder one by one?
Applause to the young beginner is
sn inspiration for better work 1t fos-
tiers ambition and points the road to
success It not onIyzcheers and com
forts in time OF storm and stress. but
it is the means of gaining an accurate
/ knowledge OF ones Limitation and eapa-
bilities-aye, the ouIy measure Of the
result OF ones laboTs
And after one gains a foothoId in the
public Standardization one becomes a
favorite-there is no truer signal OF
success OF an actor than this same ap-
pIause. that indicates the appreciation
CT the public-the real tribunal before
which all players are tried. And so.
in the measure OF expressed apprecia =
ton is recognized the strides one
makes in ones art.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
The Discipline of misunderstanding.

There nothing in life much dhearenng being
stood and SO strongly has this years
that there understanding persons
lent
generally recognized that there
that it not by per
fecty comprehend them Especially
The being serves thing to
VeoP the living
There sensitive natures by
weakest whose wholly Judgment
influence of they sympathy perhaps
eny when such natures thrown wholly their
ocagena surroundings that they complete
chsEactes which they ought give the world
There Who they
chosen friends would outside
miss beth the development which
wholly o0ngna and the opportunity pleasure
acquaintance
In the Of person Of much
ae chance word OF encounter make that influence
good in the life win scarcely remember
It good that ali these dormant simply be-
cause it is more comfortable to
acquaintance
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Think of starting city with perfect system Of streets
and with building regulations govern for than hun
bred years and think Of the who amid the of
Philadelphia still had time direct Tie o build
ing the houses in his embryo Capital.
refer to some of George Wasington's regulators
show hcw much thought he gave the plan of his city
Fist-The outer walls Of ell houses shall be bu of brick
Who would have thought hundred years ago of
building steel iron buildings of walls, and yet
such buildings within the intent Of this first reela
ton and present regulations repeat this requirement
Secoud-'That all buildings the streets shall be para
lei thereto, bit before the foundation party wall shall be
begun application must be made the proper person appoint
ed TO superntend buildings ascertain the lines Of the
walls The wisdom cf this requirement recognized by
present regulations, but neglected long
time and, result buildings erected than twenty years
ago in instances foot the Eehboring lot
many in mind nearly and half feet the pub
lie street
The next third regulation relates to the maximum and
minimum height of buildings and provides that building
shall be less than birtve feet height on any But
the terms of this article declared suspended by proela
nation of President Monroe about twenty years after the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
Capitals Building Rules Framed BY the Father Of His County
By SEOwDEN ASHFORD,
inspector Of Buildings, District of Columbia.

It may be interesting to Wasingtonians to know of
other evidence Of the personal and individual efforts
the Father of His Century make this National Cap
ital, Federal City, model in every particular.
The plan of city intrused to LEnfant and Ell
lott and, after the bread and laid
Washington with the wonderful forethoueh that character
lied his public life, directed the Commissioners t791whe
the Capital was still PhIadelphato prepare deeds
transferring the property outside of the lines of the streets
and reservations back the propretos We had
beautifully plated city paper and in keeping with the
broanes and proportion Of the plan Washington foTesaw
the necessity of regularity, permanency, and safety Of the
buildings and improvements destined flank the broad thor
onebares Of his ideal city He, therefore directed that the
trustees Commissioners insert such terms and conditions
under upon which eonveyances be made according
the deeds of the land within the city, and these
and conditions formed the first building regulations that
govern the construction Of buildings this day although for
INFLATED by George Washington October H. 170l-more
than hundred years ago.
It. therefore appears that all purchase inherit
property the National Capital under and
dious the deeds intended regulate the materials and
of building.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
By
MARY MANNERIEG.

And in our mimic world how truly is
mirrored the larger life of real exist
ence. As children We are encouraged
TO learn more quickly, 10 become more
earnest in our work and in our play
by the applause that Is melted out to
US by our fellow pIaymates and work
mates. And who IL after life ever
shrank from the applause of his fellow
men? Whatever his position, whatever
his view of life, be he fnancier or
statesman, merchant prince or bohe-
milan scTibbler. the nan who lives lives
upon the appreciation. the applause, OF
those about him For this is the very
measure of his life success.
On first night, after weeks OF firing
and trying rehearsals. it is the applause
CT the audience that we listen to with
the keenest delight. This is the balm
for all trials. In this response from
those whom We are striving to pIeass
is voiced both satisfaction and success
satisfaction to them, success for Us
Two years ago I made my debut II
Janice Meredith Time and money,
energy and patience, all that goes
toward making a production completes.
had been lavishly expended upon tbs
piece, and 1t seemed as If my own nerve
force was exhausted and that my life
was in the balance But the applause
that swept up from the audience dis
PEELED all fears-my cup of happiness
vas filed to the brim and running over.
frankly confess it. next to my art
love applause It is the intoxicant
of today, the stimulant for the NOR
row.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
Principles Precede Law.

The Law and the Word--Institu-
tion and Motor and No
tIve-PolitIcs and Principles
Let Us not mistake In these days.
when politics has become q trade.
and the institution is liable TO over
shadow the spiritual life. that is
ever its creator and inspirer, let US
rot hitch the cart before the horse,
nor concede to institutions priority
over the Eternal Mind that evolves
them.
Meeting a lawyer the other day,
friend Of ours Propounded a state
ment OF what he conceived to be
natural justice. touching the social
and industrial equities.
''Ah. but you never could get the
Supreme Court to make such a rul-
ing, was the prompt reply.
But what has the supreme Court
to do with integral. natural justice?''
our friend answered.
The man learned IN the Law was
astonished. The institution that had
once ruled in this country. that the
chattel slaves body was the proper
" OF another, had evidently long sat
upon his intellect.
Property is a creation OF law"
said the politician. Henry Clay; that
is. property which the Law makes
property" And yet it IS proved by
history. beyond all cavil. that prop
erty was distinctly defined, recog-
nized and respected by many com
muaities long before they had estab-
lished any settled institutions Here
was politics utterly ignoring integ-
raj principles.
All honor to the Institutions, as.
the servant Of economic and poliu-
cal growth; but let not the creation
usurp the place Of its creator. For
get not that the Legislature does not
lead. but is led Put not Congress
before conscience and the individual
moral sense.
Helper IN the great cause Of jus
tice TO labor and humanity. it is not
Congress and Legislature that make
you: it is you that make them.
These remarks are intended for the
would-be worker for justice who de
spairs of ever getting this or that
before the Legislature. and assumes
that progress is measured by act Of
Congress. Progress is prior to Con
crosses Laws" said Erskine. one
of the worlds greatest legal lights,
ARE but the opinions OF faIlible
men, stamped into commands. -
Change the opinions Of your law
makers. By doing your part in cir
cuIating great truths Of equity IL
relation 10 land. labor. wages, and
the just distribution OF wealth. and
you will have better laws. You are
the real lawmaker, not they,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

"oh. come with me IN my automobile, 20
He said 10 the maiden fair,
.sAnd We will away TO the border line,
4 preacher is waiting, maiden mine,
To ioin US IN wedlOck there
With leap and laugh she got TO the
seat
And swiftly they sped away,
And they said no no" and they laughed
Ia. Ia"
AZ the5 thought Of the maideH's angry
and The naughty things he'd say
They tipped along where the road was
good
And their hearts we're free from care,
III the maiden AZ last turned her pretty
And glancing behind them. IN terror
neTe's pa on the old gray mare
1Ee rover ne laughed a derisive laugh
As FER father Yelled al them: stay"
ana ae let out the bgzzer another notch
And algPan;ly said 10 the maiden:
Watch
Him suddenly fade away
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT's Peril.

The shock that came to the PEG
pie of the country by the news that
the President had been IN peril of
his life was followed by a sigh OF
relief and feeling of intense
thankfulness when It became known
that he had sustained comparatively
trifing injuries. The accident TO
which he was subjected, and in
which the life of one Of his faithful
attendants was sacrificed. brought
home to the people the realization
of the fact that no matter how care
fully the Chief Magistrate is guard
ed Oh his travels, the precautions
taken look more to remote posi-
biHties of danger than TO the every
day perils that surround travellers.
From all accounts of The sad &C.
currenee received thus far, and
Judging from ar. Roosevelt's per
sonaI statement, there seems 10 be
little doubt that the collision which
placed the President in such terri
bic jeopardy was due almost entne-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Our moral Predicanent in this world
is a puzzle. The average man viii
acknowledge heartily that ~so-and-so is
a d rascal but with an admiring
grin on his face
When you see q young woman making
fuss over widower's children, its i
sign that If she doesn't soon acquire a
right to correct them it won't be her
fault.
When woman thinks she loves a
man. she dreams Of making him better
When she really loves him. she woald
have him share his virtues with the
saints Gertrude Atherton.
This is not true; when she really
loves him she sees every fault, and.
thinking herself the only person on
earth able to appreciate them, loves
him better for them.
The latest device OF girIhood IS a
fancy for stUGng pillows with old love
letters There IS one thing about the
contents OF these pillows than can be
depended upon with a marked degree OF
cer1ainty-they are sure 10 be soft
The man who thinks woman is not
capable Of the deepest and intensest love
has never seen her in front OF q NIL
liners window.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
OUT OF IT.

Pedestrian-What' all that fuss about
in that house-wedding?
Resident-No- new baby arrived last
night. and all the women in he neigh
borhood are going into ecstasies over
1t
who is that tall man all the women
are crowdiBg around
He is a minister, come to fix date
for the christening.
And who is that shczt man who at
tracts 50 -uch attention
He IS the doctor.
All. see That no-acccuut fellow,
who IS 5einz pushed out OF the way or
run over. IS the butler. presume2
40, he's the father"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Eow perfectly adorable,
How simply. truly grandl
To think that you are fighting for
Your own your native Iandi
OH What was that2 That awful Eunf
Dear me. Why must you shoot2
Oh, see the pretty powder clouds.
I think that war is cute!
That's not what Sherman said II wass
Indeed, aud who is hee
The civil war? But that was not
Fought for society.
Yes, must go So sorry too.
oh, listen TO that drum
Now, when you have another war.
I hope you'll let me come.
Baltimore American
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

~ 10 the recklessness Of the motor
man of the trolley ear which caused
the havoc.
From alI parts Of the country
come congratulations that President
Roosevelt had such a lucky. albeit
awfuIly narrow, escape from serious
INJURY. if not death NJ matter
how much people may differ with
him on political questions or econo-
mieal tendencies, there are few, If
any, who fail 10 recognize and ac-
knowledge the unfaiIing, Predoui-
nant fraukress and fearIessness Of
his character.
Mr.. Roosevelt has his failings, for
he is but human. but there Is such
manliness and straightforwardness
IN has speech and action thai even
his opponents cannot withhold t:leir
admiration. His conduct in this
vefy episode has shown his strength
as Wei as his manly tenderness. and
viii lave the effect to increase the
respect with which he has been re
garded.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
COMPRESSED THOUGHTS.

Our nearest and dearest are chary
with advice about purchase Of real es-
tate: no one but q paid lawyer expects
TO guide a ease in court; yet, every OUT
slider feels at perfect liberty 10 assume
direction. Of even a suspected love az
fair, and 20 feel indignant # that direc-
tion Is not followed
It is discouraging, 10 say the least.
70 a young man who has been tender
~ nursing few struggling hairs on his
upper lip for three months 10 have his
girl say: ''oh, Charley, Why don't you
let your mustache grow"
The Fool, the Knaye, and the Snob
we're talking together. q admit" said
the Fool. that I am a Fool, but that is
the way I vas made" and I, said the
Knave. admit I an a Knave. but that
is what I want 10 be" but the Snob said.
People call me a snob. but an not.
/ think myself a good deal better than
ethers. because I am a good deal better. %
Which shows that the snob had less
honesty than the Knave and less sense
than the Fool.
Children add dignity 10 marriage. and
the parents are not less appreciatiTe OF
the fact than outsiders.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

And This IS war? Dear ms. How odd
Z lovely view from here,
and = that awful thing gun2
And do YOU feel no fear2
Upon my SOUL How lovely. though!
What are you fighting for?
It's really delightful-it's
Ny first close view OF war.
Oh. mercy How you fatter US,
You naval ueu are bold.
You always capture female hearts
At least, so l an told
Mere wine2 Well, just trifie more
The Government is nice
To give you wine when SQUIRE al war.
How do you get the ice7
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
SOLVING THE PROBLEM.

George-Women are still pushing
their way into all industries.
Jack-That's so. have just been dis
charged to make way for a woman.
You have? Well. WELT What are
you going to do now?"
i am trying 20 marry the woman -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
PRACTICE VS.. SENTIMENT.

4 sentimental poet writes: How
can ] meet my daTiins?" After some de-
liberation over the question we have
come to the conclusion that he can
meet her by approaching her from az
opposite direction.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
Applause as the MainspTiRg Of Ambition

BE he fnancieT or statesman,
merchant prince or bohemian serb
ble-, the man who lives lives upon
the appreciation, the applause Of
those about him"
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