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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
CLERKS BENEFIT SOCIETY
PAYS ANOTHER DIVIDEND
Dues Not Needed in Business Annually
Returned to Members.

The Clerks Mutual Benefit and Pro-
tective Association. an organization con-
sistiDSN of mercantile clerks. which was
organized in 1885, and incorporated Oc-
tober 1 of that year. at a meeting held
on the 18th instant. again declared an
annual dividend in favor of it's mem-
bers
The plan of distribution is most Iib-
eraL 1t repays to the members over
and above a stipulated amount which
must remain I'm the treasury as a sink
ing fund. a return on the amount NJ
annual dues which have been paid into
the SICK benefit fund and not exhausted
during the year previous
The success OF this organization ia
the result OF thrift and energy on the
part OF its members. II has never yet
resisted the payment of a claim. and
has always been generous and prompt in
the settlement OF sick and death bene-
hts, besides being instrumental In OBJ
tanning employment for members who
desired to be assisted in that manner.
Thu election of officers Tuesday re-
suited as follows:
James Jirdinston, president: f. X
Plant. G. w. Hummer, and L. Leo Kolb
vice presidents; Howard c. Fisher and
Lou J. Silverman, secretaries; Ferdinand
Breslau, treasurer; ]. H. Hennage. war
den; Maurice d. Rosenberg, attorney
and counselor; DR.. C. A Weaver. medi-
cal examiner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John NJ. Richardson, 60. and Mary L.
Burton. SO. both of Manchester, Va
Wilson C. Selden. 81. and Anna B.
Days. SO.
Andrew D. Forsythe. %. and Mary d.
Asquith, 20.
J. Milton Applegarth, n, and Ella
Haines. 10, both of Baltimore, Md.
David T. Rabbit. 81. District OF Co
lumbia. and Mary c. Kraft, 81, Mont
gomery county. Md.
Watt II. Gibbs, 80, and Elizabeth g.
Goode, %, both of Richmond. Va
James H. Marquette, 2s. and Katie L.
Moloney, %.
Robert Washington. "a. and Frances
Hill. 1s.
Jacob S. Bendry. As. and Mary R. Hall.
Gilbert Walker. %. and Helen Hsit-
muller. 21.
Frank Harper. 30. and Katie Merse. 81,
both Of Fairfax county. Va
William P. Williams. %. and Sadie
Vass. 20.
Timothy s. Tencher. 30. and Edith NJ.
Borland. 21-
Ulysses C. Field. 80. and Mary L.
Campbell. p.
Simon C. Burnett, IS, District of Co
lumbia. and Georgia E. Syphax. 80, Ar
lington. Va
Percy L. Smith. 20. and Rose V
Toy, 20.
Richard Dean. "a and Eta Herman. D.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
MASTER BRICKLAYERS
WANT LAW ENFORCED

The Master Bricklayers' Association
mas addressed a letter TO the Commits
sloners asking for a more strict compli-
ance with the license law by those
people who do brick work by contract.
Inc writer stated that at present there
were many contracting brickIayers and
nrIns carrying on the business without a
license. He stated that his association
regarded the failure to enforce the law
against such people as an injustice 10
IL and Its members. on account of the
discrimination alleged. Engineer Com
missioner Biddle informed the writer
mat ne would call the complaint to the
attention Of Commissioner West, who
mas immediate supervision of the tax
office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
BASEBALL.

Much interest is being evinced IN the
game OF ball to be played on the George
town University campus, Saturday az
ternoon, between the Norris Peters
nine. the champions OF the District. and
the Dumbarton Club nine. Last Satur-
day the Washington nine defeated the
locals by the score of to 4. but the
Dumbartons expect TO turn the trick
day after tomorrow. The gate receipts
Will be taken by the clubs.
The Harlem baseball team defeated the
Mount Tabor Church team yesterday
afternoon on the Olympic grounds by
the score OF II to 4. Buscher pitched
for the local nine, while Gleason was on
the rubber for the Harlems. The fea-
ture Of the game was the heavy batting
OF the Harlems- Carroll. Harlems first
baseman. drove one to deep center
which struck the fence. Langley UNI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
DELAY IN BROOKLAND
SCHOOL SUPPLIES

has complained to the Commissioners Of
the delay in the completion of the
Brookland school, and requests to be ad-
vised OF the date upon which the school
will be available.
\Acting Inspector OF Buildings A. NJ.
Poynton has reported that work on this
school has been steadily prosecuted and
explains that owing to q plasterers
strike and additional underpinning of
walls required. the addition cannot be
finished within contract time. but will
be delayed perhaps a month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
DEAF MUTE ARRAIGNED
IN CRIMINAL COURT

Frank Layden. a deaf mute. was called
in Criminal Court No. 1. this morning.
for arraignment on charge of house
breaking and grand larceny The I'M
fortunate man was unable to make his
plea orally. DR.. f. NJ. Gallaudet was
present, at the request Of the District
Attorney, and interpreted the prisoners
signs
Layden pleaded not guilty. He is ac-
cused Of entering the Melrose Apartment
House, and stealing $1S from Frank Fin
ley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
PRAYs FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE

Mrs. Annie Louise Beall, Of Rock
vile. Md, has filed a petition for alb
solute divorce from William Homer
Beall. in the Maryland courts. They
were married in Washington in 1898.
Mrs BeaII asks the court to award her
the custody and guardianship Of her
child, william Ellsworth Beall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
woRKHoUsE THE PLACE FOR HIM

John Early, about ffty-five years Of
age. was before Judge Bundy in the
Police Court today to answer to a
charge of vagrancy. A policeman testi-
fed that Early would not work and was
released from the workhouse day before
yesterday. Judge Bundy thought the
workhouse was a good place for him and
sent him down for $50 days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
APARTMENT HOUSE BUILDING.

tion OF two apartment houses on tina
south side Of o Street, between Twenty
ninth and Thirtieth Streets northwcstI
by J. W. Beckert- They will cost aoour
$4,000 each They will be constructed
on the site OF the old frame structure.
which has stood there for many ycars.
The old building is now being demoi-
ished
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Information for Fishermen

The Potomac was slightly cloudy this
morning. No catches were reported yes
terdav.
Owners of trotlines. are meeting
with much success. Many Mississippi
catfish being caught.
Condition of water at Harpers Ferry:
Potomac. clear; Shenandoah, clear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Leather Goods

Odds and Ends OF Leather n A
Goods. including Belts and H
Lot OF regular 39c Black /A(
Belts. with oxidized buckles ~
Lot OF regular 75c Black Qt
Belts; handsome buckles. III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Embroidery Remnants

A remnant lot OF Cambria and
Nainsook Embroideries left from
this weeks sale. Large va n = n
riety OF new choice styles. HI
Sc and 1sc values at........ "a
Remnants OF Cambria and Main
sock Embroideries Of the finer - a.
sorts, including many wide MI
patterns. 12c qualities for. a.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Muslin Underwear and
Children'S Goods

Small lots OF Corset Covers, La
dies Aprons. Children's arc
Skirts. Drawer Waists and nj
Aprons. Reduced to. ~
"a Ladies' Lawn and Elan
nelctte Kimonos and Dress Ao
ing Sacques; odd sizes. Re VI
duced ...-..........-.--.-. "
Small lot OF Ladies' Wool Shoulder
Shawls, Knit Shawls. Easel a or
majors and c h / d ? ms Ql
Hoods: sold up to Acc, for....t III
Odds and ends of Corsets of COutfI
and Ventilating. short and OnC
long: broken sizes Reduced VL
Children's Silk Caps, white and
colOred; high ard French 4 nC
styles is = fan all weight; sold up qC
10 Sl-OO, for-.---.- --.----.--- ~
Infants Flanneiette sacQues. ~
Caps, Bibs. Bootees. and La W
dies Sunbonnets- Reduced to- "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
White Goods Remnants

Remnant lot of ss-inch Plain
White Organdie, sold al 101P
&c yd.; in lengths from lHl
10 yards. IL
Remnants OF regular 121zc Plain
White and White Figured 3fC
Cheviot; correct weight for ~
fall waists ..........
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
TH0USAND-D0LLAR BOND
ON HOUSEKEEPING CHARGE

Charged with breaking into the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Mary Ballinger, Joseph
Summers was held in 81, 900 bond for the
grand jury by Judge Scott in the Police
Court today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
COLLISION OF WAGONS.

There was a collision at l o'cIsck th4s
morning at Tenth Street and Pennsylva-
MIA Avenue. between a bread wagon
driven by A. W. Stone and a PennsyI-
yania cab. driven by l. NJ. Kramer, in
which one OF the bread wagon horses was
badly bruised. and the cab was injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
CRAZED BY CIGARETTES.

Silas Smith. the negro who was ar
rested last Sunday for creating dis
turbance in Holy Trinity Church during
the O'Clock mass, has been placed in
St. Elizabeth's Insane Asylum. II is
said that Smiths mental condition is
due to the excessive use OF cigarettes.
He was for several years employed at
the Georgetown University.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the Health once for the TWEEN
ty-four hours ended at noon today;
James K. Kelly. 81 years.
Alice b. Stone, 60 years.
Catherine Murphy, so years.
John Casey, 81 years.
Charles G. Smith. 81 years.
Lauvinia Williams. AZ years.
Flora Morrison. "a years.
George X. Homer, % years.
Robert Herbst, years.
Ruth Hawkins. months.
Randall F. Leapley, IL days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
LAWN FETE PROCEEDS.

At the recent lawn fete held on the
grounds surrounding Trinity Catholic
Church, under the auspices OF the Trini- ,
~ Church authorities. something less
than 81 900 was cleared. This money was
turned into the Trinity Church building
fund.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Mems FURNISHINGS

Odds and ends in Mems Shirts:
some with collar attached. in nRN
neat designs; worth soc /AV
Remnant price ......--.. ~
Mems Suspenders. made OF
good quality elastic. cast NI(
ons. worth 10c. Remnant h@l
price .--................ w
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
SUIT AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE.

george Hammer today instituted pro-
eeedings in the Supreme Court of the
District against Hettie Kraft. admins
tratrix OF the estate of John Kraft, to
recover 1861. Birney G. Woodland are
named as counsel for the plaintiff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
TIMES BRANCH OFFICE.

Advertisementssan subscriptions for
the Evening and Sunday Times will be
received at regular office rates at The
Times branch office at William II. Davis
& Bros. pharmacy, Eleventh and u
Streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
PREPARING For ATHLETICS.

Work has been begun upon the i'm
provement of the ATHLETIC grounds of ,he
Georgetown University The large neld
is being prepared for football. and he
race track is being improved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Pennsylvania Railroad to Niagara Falls

A special train Of parlor and coaches
viii leave Sixth and Streets station at am.
September IS, with Pennsylvania's next Person
ally Conducted Tour to Niagara Falls; SO for
the round trip; tickets good for ten days. Con-
suit agents for further information
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Ribbon Remnants

500 yards OF Taffeta and Satin Rib
bon Remnants, various widths 4 TT
and all colors; values up TO St
&C yard. .................-. .
Remnants OF Taffeta and
Louisine Ribbons. in assort- n =
ed shades: sold up TO 12Izc HI
yard O4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Silk Remnants

Colored Corded Striped Wash SILK.
In various desirable colors, 1R(
heavy and strong: 25c value al
TO close out at. .........t
Remnants OF Fine Twilled French
Foulard Silks. Corded Satins, Corded
Pongee, Black Taffeta. White orc
Taffeta. Black japanese SILK; HV
all TO go at, a yard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
s1.a5 to Baltimore and Return s1.a.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets on sale Sat
urday and Sunday, limited for return to last
train leaving Baltimore Sunday night Tickets
good on all trains except Congressional Limited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk and Washington steamer Tor Norfolk
and Fort Monroe, $3.50 pm.
Chesapeake Beach-Trains leave District Line
Station l0:45 a. m, 80 and $3.50 pm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Che Uin1es.
ADJUSTMENTS OF HE DAY.

LAFAYETTE-"The Beauty Doctor" s:l5 pm.
CHAsE's Vaudeville. 2;l5 and s:15 pm.
ACApEMf-''Child Slaves OF New York" and
pm
ENPIRE-''The Lighthouse by the Sea- and
pm
LYCEUM- Cay Morning Glories," els and
siI5 pm.
CABIN JOHN BRIDGE Haley's Band and Palm
Garden.
AMERICAN LEAGUE PARkLBaseball. Wash
ington Va Detroit, 4 pm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Boys Clothing Dept.

Boys Fancy Cheviot Golf 4 NJ
Caps, odds and ends. offered L ~
Friday -
Odd sizes OF Boys Bedford 1PC
Cord Waists and Blouses;
sold at Csc and 39c for. ~
Boys Silk and Satin Shield 0C
Bows, odds and ends. to be EJ
closed out at. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. "
Odds and ends OF Boys Wool Yacht
Caps. Tom o. Shanters. orr
Crush Hats and Golf Caps; ut
sold at soc. for. III
Boys Fine Quality Wool Norfolk
Vestie and Double breast
ed Suits; 4, 5, 6 and g q -
Boys Wool Knee Pants: 3 aad
4-year sizes only. Fancy = 70
cheviots and cassimeres. ~
Sold up to SOC pair
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
MATINEES TOMORROW.

CHAsE'S-Vsudeville, 2s15 pm.
bMPIRE--The Lighthouse by the Sea, pm
L1CEUM-"GSy Morning Glories. pm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
School Supplies.

Writing Tablets. Ink or Pencil
Paper
Pencil Boxes. lock and key...3c
Leatherette Back Composition
OOOhs- -.----.-.-..- .-.........Z3c
1--we compass
Muci4a8e Bottle .-..s............--< &c
Brass-edged Rulers. II inch.....-4c
Brass-edged Rulers. u inch....2c
Carriers Blue Ink. bottle.
100-page Composition Book
10 different kinds OF Ink and PEN
ell. tablets
Seh-adding Pencil Boxes.
rain states
White Chalk Crayon. gross......3c
Colored Chalk, gross.
Lead Pencils, dozen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
$500 Waists, SI.9S

Ia Metallic Dot Mohair Waists, in
navy blue and black. with n 90
white dots. Worth $500. 4H
for sOO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
SI.OO Wrappers, SIC

About 40 odds and ends OF Navy
Blue and White Print Wrappers;
sizes mostly 81. 40 and A, Flouace
skirts, trimmed with rufies FAH
over shoulder Worth S1.0o, MI
for. wv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
$500 to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg, sz.oo to Cumberland and Re-
turn.

Via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, leaving wash
ingron SOD an, sunday, September %. stop
ping at principal Metropolitan Branch stations
Returning, leave Cumberland O. Martin taIrg s,
and Hsrper's Ferry $40 pm same day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Where HuntSmen
Bag Their Game.

william Marshall yesterday bagged a
dozen reedbirds and eight ortolan on
the Benning marshes. Birds were scarce
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Umbrellas

Lot OF Pure SILK 2e-inch Umbrellas
plain and fancy borders. in all col
ors. including blue. green. C1 no
brown and red Were QX
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Lining Remnants

Remnants OF Imitation HaircIoth.
Paper Cambria Tailors' Wiggin. = r
Plain and Barred Lenos. etc.
Sold at &c to Sc yard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

pired the game. A large crowd al
tended. r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Linen Remnants

Remnant lot OF Pure Linen Nap
kins. 10-in. square. the soft finish
German damask. hemmed ready 80
for use; worth a great deal N
more. To go In remnants. each. ~
2 TO Sgd. lengths Of Pure Linen
Crash Toweling. very soft and heavy.
with fast color. double striped red
border, worth lie yard 1IF
from the piece. Remnants. III
per yard. IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Handkerchief

Ladies' Plain White Hem
stitched and Fancy bordered 01C
Handkerchiefs. soiIed OF Ut
Ladies' Pure Linen Initial 70
Handkerchiefs. some letters NJ
missing. Friday. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Black Goods Remnants

A remnant lot or desirable nnH
Black Goods. sold of the FQV
piece up TO soc. for ~
Another remnant lot OF Black Fab
RIGS OF superior quality, arc
sol sold up to 70 cents yard, NJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
SI.z5 to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday, via B. & O.
p
R. R.

All trains both ways, both days, except
Royal Limited. leaving Washington 3 and Balti-
more 1855 pm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Hosiery Odds and Ends

Ladies' Black Lace Hose, 1nH
remainders OF our regular VI
zoe lines, at--------..- ~
Children's Fast Black Hose. ~
double knee. heel and toe-ail VI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Dress Goods Remnant:

Remnant lot OF Dress Goods. com
prising Plain Serge. Bright Plaids.
Fancy Jacouards and Wool Alba
tross. IN several shades; 1nIC
worth up to Csc yard. ~
Friday ..........------.- ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
A Busy Friday
Among the Remnants

The and spirit of Friday sacrificing strongly
emphasized than the following list of Cleaned selling
tomorrow Remnant Day the looked forward hundreds
Washington They have learned from experience expect great
fulfill
uttermost depths of value giving.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
Omen to Persuasion.

as your husband a strong willed
man." asked Mrs. Sampson Of her
neighbor, Mrs. TOwne. After mo,
ment's reflection Mrs. Towne replied:
II don't know" she said obviously.
II always thought he was, but the 9th
er day he went into department store
to get new rug for the sitting room
because he said he wouldn't go another
day with our old shabby one.
HE happened to get off on the wrong
floor, and he came home with four new
tangled fatirons and porcelain kettle
and no sign Of a rug. So you see l
don't quite know what to say about
him since then.
Gall he told me was that you never
knew just what you needed till you
saw it right before you."-Youth's Com
panion.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02

Another ridiculous food fad has
been branded by the most compe.
tent authorities. They have dis
PEELED the silly notion that one
kind of food Is needed for brain,
auothe' for muscles, and still an.
other for bones. A correct diet
will not only nourish a particular
Part of the bo1y, but 1t will sustain
every other part. Yet, however
good your food may be, Its nutri-
ment Is destroyed by indigestion or
dyspepsia. You must prepare fo1
their appearance or prevent tbei1
coming by taking regular os, S
Green's August Flower, the favcl
lite medicine of the healthy millio1.
A few doses aids digesti, n, -.::nu-
lates the liver to healthy action,
puri6es the blood an makes you
feel buoyant and vigorous You
can get DR.. Green's reliarl' en-.
dies at D. A. Hendershot'-
Get Green's Special Almaro
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
CHARMS WITH HIS VOICE.
why Gilbert HoIdsworth. Boy So
prano, Returned to England.

Gilbert Holdsworth. the boy singer
who has just been called to London to
sing in Westminster abbey, is the pos
SCISSOR of a most wonderful soprano
voice. For six months he has been
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
PLUMBER MADE MAYOR.

How q Socialist Has Been HonoFed
In @ Massachusetts City.
Charles Fl. Coulter, who for the third
time has been chosen mayor Of Brock
ton, Mass, is a plumber by trade and
works for day wages when not chief e1-
ecutive Of the city.
The new mayor is not yet thirty
three, and according to himself has had
but two years regular schooling. He
has broad forehead, sharp brown
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02

CHARLES H. COULTER MAYOR ELECT OF
BROCKTON, MASS.
eyes and firm mouth and jaw. He
talks easily and with cultured express
sion that shows he has made the most
Of his opportunities and makes almos;
incredible his own statement Of his lin
tied schooling.
Mr.. Coulter is a native Of MasSachu.
sets and is widower with one child.
He is a firm believer in municipal own.
ership Of public utilities
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
For S,om sch Troubles

II have taken a great many diff
fereut medicines for stomach troub
lie and constipation" says Mrs S.
Geiger, Of Dunkertou, Iowa, "but
neve: had as good results from any
as from Chamberlain's Stomach &
Liver Tablets. For sale by c. W
Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
Two Double Roles.

Joey-Uncle Joe. what is an optimist
and q pesimist?
Uncle Joe-An optimist, Joey. is a
man who can act happy when he feels
miserable and q pessimist is man
who can act miserable when he feels
happy.-Detroit Free Press.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
WHEN YER MA AM NE GOT
TED.

Their want no fuss an feathers, an
Their want no great parade,
Ner Their, want no weddin' breakfast mel
no weddin' marches played.
It WANT no high noon weddin'; twas
dark as Sambo's hide,
Cause yer gran dad want invited when
yer ma an me got tied.
Their want no string Of kerridges lined
up in front tn door,
But jes' my old red sulky, with tn gray
mare hitched afore,
An yer ma slid down BEDFORD While i
held my arms out wide
Sos to ketch her eff she tumbled, when
yer ma an me got tied.
We didn't give no invites, an Their want
no kinfolk there
But We couldn't jes' have called 1t quiet
like affair,
Ter her dad want far behind u.s. an tn
gray mare like to died
A-scootin' fer tn parsons when yer ma
an me got tied.
TIL parson didn't wear no robe ner none
too many clo'es,
Jes' pants an coat an nightcap an tn
specs upon his nose,
An some folks of his was present, SOS 1t
couldn't be denied
That tn thing was did all hunky when
yer ma an me got tied.
Their want nobody weepin' ner a-shakin'
hands around,
But les about tn finish Their come
smashin' sound,
An yer gran'dad struck tn weddin' jes'
in time to kiss tn bride,
An his langwidge-it was awful, when
yer ma an me got tied.
-Lippincott's Magazine.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02

GILBERT WORDSWORTH.
singing in the choir Of st. Luke's Epis-
copal church, Philadelphia, where his
exquisite singing has attracted much
attention. !.
Young Holdsworth was born in York
shire, England, and has sung in man?
Of the most important cities in Europe
GEMS THOlIGHT.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-02
Never Needed VIndicntIon.

"You were never compelled to ask
for q vindicatiOn:"
"a vtndlcation" echoed Senator
Sorghum scornfully. II should say
not. My motto is, Don't get caught in
the first place. "-Washington Star.