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from his friendly qualities In such
cases we accept the gifts the gods pro-
vide and are thankful But these
things in no wise add to the quality
of Our friendships, and are, in fact,
quite separate and apart
For instance, we may have two
friends toward whom we are equally
friendly, and with whom we are equal
ly congenial. But perhaps in time
of grief or sorrow we long to see
one and shrink from meeting the
other. This is only because one is
possessed of sympathy, and has 4
satisfactory way of expressing it.
while the other is lacking in these re-
spects
Often the wiseacres have told us
that old friends are best. AS an un-
qualified assertion, how can this be
true? May we not meet tomorrow
one who shall prove to be the best
friend we have ever known?
Truly, friendship does not depend
on lapse of years alone, and the friend
whom we have known longest NAV
have the fewest of those things which
go to make up friendship. And so
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a separate and distinct proposition.
The most satisfactory friendship, how
ever, is one that is not accompanied
by love. The most enjoyable, exhil-
arating, spurring experience is an in
terview with congenial comrade,
who agrees with our views because
they are also his, and whose conversa-
ton, whether question or answer,
meets ready understanding and ap-
probation in our own mentality.
In the presence of such a friend as
this, moods fade away, or uncon-
sciously adapt themselves, and life
seems especially we'll worth living.
Self-consciousness is entirely abb
sent Our talk is simply thinking
aloud, but with the added delight of an
appreciative audience. Our friends
praise of our wisdom or bon mots
is welcome, for that we know. it is sin
cere; and his blame is equally well
come, for it is equally well deserved.
To such friend as this our mind goes
out often in absence, and we gladly
look forward to the next meeting.
Of course, a friend may be blessed
with beauty, wit or grace quite apart
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with Spiritual fshnets SIS: outside my
friendly pale. ,s;- -
Granting, then, sperfectSmenta1 con-
geniality, there is. nothing more, to be
demanded in ones friend:
And, consequently, the wider spread
and more diversifed< ones mentality
is the more. friends he has A friend
should be, first of all, good comrade.
Pleasurable intercourse is all that a
friend need give us, but of that we
must be sure, with no dependence on
weather, mood or circumstances. And
the real friend does this issinvoluntarily
1t is the cause, not the effect, of his
friendship.
Another popular fallacy concerning
friend is the idea that!he has claims
upon us. There is nothing more fatal
to friendship than the motion that a
friend has rights" That's, just what
he doesn't have. ~.
Relatives have rights lovers have
rights, neighbors have rights 4, even
strangers have rights, all of which we
are bound to respect. But a. friend,
thank heaven, has no rights" and
claims none. 49,
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let US not meet a possible new friend
with uncertainty and suspicion just
because he is new, but give him the
benefit of the doubt, for he may prove
to be the very one we've long been
looking for
Friendship is almost entirely sub
jective To have friends one must be
capable OF being friend. And yet
some of the best of great men have
failed to understand friendship.
Thoreau says, "To say a man is
your friend means commonly that he
is not your enemy" This speech may
have a message for somebody, but to
the apostle of friendship it is meaning
less babble.
Montaigne walls, "Ah, me, my
friends! there is no perfect friend.
But this was probably said in epigram,
and so not to be taken seriously.
The nearest approach to truth in the
matter is perhaps found in Walt Whit
mans lines:
Surely whoever speaks to me in the
right voice, him or her shall | follow"
Copyright, 1904, by Carolyn Wells.)
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That is one great beauty OF real
friendship The absolute irresponsi-
bility. of the two friends toward each
other. The ideal friend has none of
the petty curiosity that seems to be
Unborn with relatives or neighbors.
He may be reticent or discursive
about his own affairs. In neither case
does he evince more or less friend
ship; for friendship is not founded on
condolences. Confidence, which is an
other matter, is found in the ideal
friend to certain extent.
Of my best and greatest friends |
would say | have absolute confidence
in their loyalty and truth, just SO far
as it suits their purposes to be loyal
and true to me.
To say more than this would be to
brand my friend hypocrite and lack
ing in common sense.
Of course, my friend is not going to
exhibit toward me envy, hatred and
malice, but, on the other hand, neither
is he bound to show devotion or self
sacrifice Those things belong to love,
and though love may exist for us in
the same. heart with friendship, it is
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- fIC15IUTEE1 1IFl TEJLE 55NINIZV: :EIsV EI zAN1..
Am AZ PASTEL BLUE CLOTH
The Long, Tight iittting Skirt Coat
Is Going OFT Because t Made
Only Tall Women Look Well

and variety,shas: become more promi
.1lent, charming and, elaborate 1t falls
from the neck in fancifully shaped
pelerines and straps. the full length
of the dress skirt. Stole effects are
carried out t:inf graceful lines over the
lingerie, ruff1es OF the sleeves, most
elegant .tce1nbihati a when the stoles
are.of velvet enibroideed in gold and
Oriental designs.
Velvet suits, especially the new
lightweight chiffon, are feature of
this winters final decree in fashions.
They are designed in military style
with. cape, beItsand gilt buttons. The
latest evolution of the, skirt is shown
in these velvet suits They fall from
the waist in. snug lines over the hips
into a carefully shaped, somewhat
voluminous rufae flare, held in place
by haircloth interlining.
+ An ultra-stylish. costume, embody-
ing, not only the most defined of
present modes, but a forecast of early
spring, is. "a combination of mole
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To cook turnip to perfection, take
a medium-sized Russian turnip which
is sufficient for a family. of four per-
sons. Select a very heavy turnip and
one that has very little coloring near
the top, but is a light yellow all over
and quite smooth. Wash the turnip
clean in cold water, then cut it in
quarters and peel it. After peeling,
cut it in smaller pieces, let them soak
in cold water an hour, then put them
in a saucepan with enough cold wa
ter, slightly salted, to cover them
Cover the saucepan closely. set. it
over the fire and let the, turnip cook
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till each piece is so soft it may easily
be pierced with a fork Then drain
off the water, set the saucepan back
-on the stove and shake it over the
fire in order to let the moisture evap-
crate.
When the turnip is as dry as pos
sible, mash it quickly till every lump is
out, then press the pulp through a
coarse colander or beat it UP till quite
light with wide fork Season slight
ly with salt, add generous quantity
of butter, which must be stirred
through with a fork, and, last of all,
stir in a well-rounded tablespoonful
of sugar. Keep the saucepan over a
low fire while mashing and seasoning
SO as to keep the turnip hot
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Illuminated Leather Novelties

illuminated leather" table mats
and spreads are taking the place of the
burnt leather novelties which have
been SO popular. Some rich effects
are obtained by this new method Of
decoration, which is far handsomer
than anything ever devised by the py-
rographer. The work is done by the
use of a stencil, and the decoration is
in the embossed style.
One of the most elegant table mats
is circular in shape and about thirty
six inches in diameter 1t is of dark
brown leather, and has a Grecian
scroll border in gold, with raised iri-
descent figures above it. AS the light
falls on the mat, the latter appears to
be illuminated, hence the name.
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A Chinese Baby's Christening.

When a Chinese baby is month
old it is given its first public recep-
ton, and all its relatives and friends
are expected to send presents. The
mother holds it in her arms. kicking
and screaming, while >. its head is
shaved. 1t is then given its first or
milk name" which is supposed to last
only till it enters school.
These names are often fanciful and
poetic. Girls are called Lovely
Autumn" "Pure Flower" Lucky
Pearl" Golden Harp" and "Jade
Transparent The boys may receive
names meaning Dog" Flea. or
Hog" or they may be merely num-
bered in rotation of birth, One
"Two," Three" Some are luckier
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length, let them soak in cold water
for about an hour, then put them in
saucepan over the fire with just
enough cold water to cover them.
Salt the water very slightly and add
heaping tablespoonful of sugar af-
ter the water comes to the boiling
point.
Let the parsnips cook gently till
they are soft enough to be pierced
with fork, then drain off the water
and let them dry over slow heat.
Then lay them in deep vegetable
dish without cover and pour over
them a thick rich cream sauce and
serve.
Cooked and served in this way,
parsnips are an excellent accompani-
ment to roast beef or roast mutton.
! JULIE DE RYTHER.
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The World Friendly.
.HE fact that the Sentimental
Literature of the world is


THE fact that the Sentimental:
Literature of the world is.
J. composed of poems and es-
says mostly on Friendship"
in no way deters me from expressing
my views on certain aspects of the,
World Friendly.
Nor am daunted by the knowledge
that my opinions and experiences are
largely contrary to those of the rec
ognized Purveyors of Sentiment. For
instance, tradition insists that friend,
to be real friend, must be loyal, con-
slant and true. Now this is illogical
on the face of it, for loyalty, con-
stancy and truth are innate qualities,
and not to be acquired for the pur-
poses of friendship. There are plenty
of people in this world who are con-
genitably incapable of the above men
toned virtues, and yet who are most
charming, interesting, amusing and al
together delightful. ,....- -.
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Pewter Returns, to Fashion.

Among the pretty wares in the
stores. for table use is pewter, which
was popular in the days of our great
grandmothers. 1t snow being shown
II, quaint and artistic forms for frui:
and flower holders, and is ornamented
in, repousse. The handles and tripod
feet are well designed, and, as pewter
takes soft, and lustrous polish, the
articles being unusually attractive tc
the eye
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receiving such lofty .'appellations as
WI. ,Ting-fang, >. the name of the
Chinese: Minister at Washington,
which means. fragrant Palace" or
Ii Hung Chang, ~@"I1lustrious Bird
Often the milk name" sticks to its
owner throughout. life.
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s. AN EVENING COAT IT GpIMsoN AND POSE PINK

skin velvet and new suede cloth.
The fad for capes is wellstreated III
a very novel Eton,. short and seal
loped in the back and front, and long
over the arms. 1t is posed over: a
full blouse of the new, suede cloth in
a matching tint, while sleeves of pastel
blue lend a touch of contra sting and
almost striking COLOR Narrow gold
braid edges the cape, and handsome
gold buttons add to the decorative
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effect. The high collar and fancy
cuff are inlaid with pastel blue cloth,
braided in gold. The brown beaver
sailor hat worn with this suit has a
very full ostrich plume and single
knot of pastel blue velvet.
In spite of all protestations to the
contrary, skirts for outdoor wear are
long and ample, trailing on the ground
at the back The present mode of
trimming in pendants and fringes
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would be wretchedly ineffective on
the useful but ugly ankle-length skirt.
ITO be beautiful one must suffer" :"
This is always true.
Hats, on the contrary, are small and
elegant: Even at the theatre the lace
or velvet toque, with one sweeping
plume and jewelled fastening, is
worn in preference to the large pic
ture hat. But it must be remem-
bered that a plume measuring a ward
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HE winter season is at stand.
still for a few weeks longer
Fashions for the moment are
stationary while. prepare.
tions are under way in anticipation. o1
an early spring opening. y.
1t is interesting to note the. survival
of the fttest in present modes. Tbs
long, tight-ftting skirt coat, which
promised to become so popular "a few
months ago has steadily lost favor
The reason is obvious. 1t is becoming
only to the tall, well-built woman. :. II
has been replaced, in a measure, BY
the bolero, or shirt-coat-a sort q
modified Russian blouse. The ode
coat in plain and fancy cloths, taffet;
or velvet, decorated in fringes ane
embroideries, and showing the new
off shades of purple, crimson ant
plum, is worn with dressy afternoon
and carriage suits. 2sv
The stole, in every possible form
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Parsnips are excellent cooked in
several different ways. but in no way
are they better than when boiled with
a cream sauce.
Select, small parsnips and remember
that they are better after very cold
weather comes. Scrape the outside
skin off, cut them in half lengthwise,
cut the halves in pieces two inches in
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When thoroughly seasoned, put the
mashed turnip in hot vegetable dish
without a cover, make it up in a
mound shape, make a little we'll on
top, fill it with butter, put some little
sp1otches OF. freshly ground black
pepper over the surface, and serve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Preachers Fight.

There was a sensational shooting on a
Texas and Pacific train, near Texarkana,
Texas, yesterday between Revs. j. b.
Cranfll and S. A. Hayden, both promi-
nent Baptist preachers and editors Of
Dallas. Cranfll fred two shots from a
magazine pistol at Hayden while the
latter was struggling for possession Of
the weapon. Neither shot took effect.
Both we're en- route to the Southern Bap-
fist convention at Nashville, Tenn. Rev.
Mr.. CraniIl was arrested and arraigned
before Justice henry, at Texarkana, on
a charge of assault to murder. He
waived examination and was released on
81. 900 tond. The two men continued
their Journey to Nashville on different
trains yesterday evening. They have
been bitter enemies for years. Hayden
got a libel judgment four years ago
against Cranfill and others for $50, 900.
The Texas Supreme Court set aside the
iud. ment. In a second trial Hayden
was awarded SIS, 900, but that was also
set aside yesterday by theSupreme Court
and a third trial ordered. Cranill was
the prohibition candidate for Vice Presi-
dent in 1892.
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alexandria Gazette.
FRIDAY EVENING. MAY 10, 1904.
To Revise Discipline.

A question Of Importance when mas
come prominently 10 the fore in the
Methodist General Conference proceed
ings at Los Angeles, CAL, during the
past u hours is that involving a change
in the Discipline TO the extent OF entire
ly removing the church ban on the pleas
ures of dancing, card playing and theatre
going. 1t seems not unlikely that the
Conference will vote to remove the pres
ent rigid restrictions regarding the indui-
gence of these recreatiOns. The SUD
committee of the committee on state OF
the church, of which Judge II. 5. Sibley
is chairman, has reported back to the
main body a recommendation in which
it urges radical change in the church
rule on the subject, making it simply an
advisory restriction instead ofamandatory
prohibition as at present. Under the
prevailing rule the member of the church
who attends a dance or theater is guilty
of direct infraction of the rules of the
church, and may be punished by expul-
sion, but if the recommendation now pro-
posed is adopted this penalty will be
rendered entirely optional with the au-
thorities. The committee on state of the
church has not decided definitely just
what form the recommendation OF the com
mittee to the general body will take, but
it seems assured that twill propose some
radical changes in the Discipline along
the lines indicated.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Schedule effective April 0. 1904.

Schedule effective April o. 1904.
Trains leave Southern Railway Station
Alexandria:
7:50 A. M.-Daily--Local for Harrisonburg
Warrenton, Danville and way stations.
lilo A. M.-Daily-Washington and
Florida Limited, frst-class coach to jack
sonyille and drawing-room sleeper TO jack
sonville. Dining car service.
1135 A. M.--Daily--U. s. Fast Mail. First
New Orleans. Dining car service.
4:23 P. M.-Week Days-Local for Har-
risobburg and way stations on Manassas
branch.
5:O2 P. M.-Daily-Local for Warrenton and
Charlottesville.
7:3c P. M.-Daily-New York and Atlanta
Express-First class coach to Atlanta sleeper
to Columbus, Ga. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays Sunset Route Tourist sleeper Wash
ington to San Francisco.
1910 p. M.-Washington, Charlotte and
Jacksonville. Pullman sleeping car New York
to Augusta. Eirst-class coach between Wash
ingtOn and Charlotte. Makes connection
with through trains Charlotte to Jackson-
vile.
1920 z. M.-Daily-Washngto and Chat
tanOoga Limited (via Lynchburg). First
class coach and sleeping ear to Roanoke,
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep.
er to New Orleans. Dining car service.
Hos P. M.-Daily-W Washington and South
western Limited. All Pullman train, club
and observation cars to Atlanta and Macon.
Sleepers to Nashville, Atlanta, Macon, Mem
phis and New Orleans. Dining car service.
TRAINS ON BLUEM0NT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria S:21 A. NJ, 100, 5:07 and
G:33 p NJ. week days for Bluemont; 500 p.
NJ. for Leesburg 800 A. NJ. and 6:33 Z. NJ.
on Sundays only for Blue mont.
Through trains from the South arrive at AL
exandria 6:l7, 6:32, 1926, 9:57 and 1915 A. n.
and 1915 and $50 p. NJ. daily. From Harrison
burg 1870 A. NJ. week days and $50 p.
NJ. daily. From Charlottesville S:03 A. N.
and $50 p. NJ. daily.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pull.
man reservation, etc., apply to WILLIAM g.
LEHEW ticket agent, Alexandria, Va.
G. II. ACKERT, General Manager.
w. II. TAYL0E, Gen. Passenger Agent.
L. S. BROWN, General Agent.
WASHINGTON u O.
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RAILROADS
Washington, Alexandria 4
Mt. Vernon Railway.
pAU.ROADS
In effect May 1, 1904.
IEAyF ALEXANDRIA.

For Washington, from corner Prince and
ROYAL streets, week days, at 545, 6l5, $50,
s So, 710, Z 80, 745, 756, Sl5, $50, goo,
S0' 1000. 1925, 10 so, IL 20 and II AZ a. IN,
10 %. 10 as 90. / 20, 40, 10, 2 46, 05, 80,
8 46, AIS. 436. 800, 20, 5 40, sos, 80, q 90,
us, Z so, 80, 9 10, 80, 1880 and II 20 ?. m.
Sundays-7O0 90, SIS, 900, 945, 1923, 10 %,
IL 20 and II 30 a. M, 1870 l250, ~, %,
$50, Z 20, 80, 80, g 10, . So 10 80, IL 2Op. m.
Leave Alexandria for Four Mile Run I'm
addition 10 local trains for Washington, week
days, at IL 50 p. m. and IL 80 a. m. sundays
III 90 p. m. and II 1876 a. M.
LEAVE WASHINGTON
For Alexandria, from the corner Of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and 1874 street, week days, 20,
$50, 705, 730, 90, SOS, SS5, 905, 935,
1000, 1925, II 90, IL 80 a. m. ~ 90 noon, II 20,
~ 40, 1 % (express), %, SO, 202 (express),
2 80, 2 IS, 3 80, 05, 4 20, 4 As, ass, u, %,
5 80, sos, $50 705, 7 is, $50, S 80, 9 10, 90,
10 80, IL 20 p. m. and IL 03 midnight.
Sundays 40, 900, 945, 10 20, 100, II 30
a. IN. 1900 noon, 1890, 100, f30, 200, 2 80
90, 80, 400, 430, 500 $50, 90, 6 80, Z 90,
730, 755. $50, 9l0, $50, 1890 IL 20 p. m.
and IL 03 midnight.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
days, 652 S32, 1882, III 81 a. m. IL 81, 81
2 so, 3 81, 4 is. 447, 80, o. and 9 OF p. m.
Sundays-702, 9 S3, 10 b a. m, IL 81, 2 81,
4 AZ, 6 40 and 902 p. m.
FOR ROssLYN
Leave Alexandria for Rosslyn, week days,
7 10, Z So, s 80, 900, 1000, 1850, II AZ a. NJ,
IL as, GAG, $40, 4S6, 5 20, 8 45, $50, 6 So and
Sundsys-sl5 is, 900, As, 1850, 115Oa. M.
1850, 80, $50, $50, 40. $50, $50 and
z so p. m.
Leave Rosslyn for Alexandria, week days,
749, S32, 905, 8 33, 10 80, II q, a. M, II 81
81, 8 81, 4S2, 10, COZ, 6 20, 7O2, IA and
sunndays--s Sc, 9 4s, 1917, II % a. n, 70 q,
127, 227, 327, Az, 527, 6H, 727 and 5 %
p. m.
Baggage checked and carried on the follow
ing trains from Alexandria for Washington
week days: $50 and 10 % a. M, 90, 3 05 and
O5 p. m.
Sundays IL a. m. and 20 p. IN.
Parcels carried.
Freight carried daily, morning and evening,
in each direction. No freight accepted unless
delivered at the station at least 80 minutes be.
fors the departure of the freight trains.
CLARENCE p. KING, J. CoLvIH,
President Superintendent.
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OFFICIAL.
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS,
~ Citv Hall Nav IO0

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS,
~ City Hall, May 2, 1904.
SEALED PROPOSALS, addressed to VIM.
DESMOND, Chairman Of the Committee on
Light, will be received at this office until p.
m. Tuesday May II. 1901, for furnishing the
Gas Works with THREE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED TONS (more or less Of GAS
COAL (2240 pounds to the tom to be deliver
ed in the sheds at the works and trim
med up, during the fiscal year, commencing
June /, 1904, md ending May 81, 1905,
orders TO be accepted by successful bidders
any date after awarding Of contract so that
coal will arrive AT the works on or before
June !. 1904.
The coal must be Ntonongah, Tryconnel,
Youghiogheny, Montana. Fairmont or other
gas coal Of equal or superior yield and candle
power Bidders can give their figures on all
Of the mines, and are requested to give candle
power, yield, &c, per ton coal.
Bids will also be received until the same
hour and at the same place for furnishing
FIVE HUNDRED TONS (more or less) of
GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND COAL
or other steam coal equal or superior 90 this
(2240 pounds to the tom for the use Of the
Electric Light Works, TO be furnished by the
boat, ear or smaller quantities. if necessary,
delivered at the Electric Light Works during
the fiscal year. commencing June !, 1904, and
ending May 81, 1905, orders to be accepted by
successful bidder any date after the awarding
of contract, so that coal will arrive at the
works on or before June /, 1904. The. com.
mittee reserve the right 10 reject any or all
bids.
Terms: Cash on 10Th day Of each month
following delivery Of coal.
BY order Of the Committee on Light.
SAM'L L. MONROE, Clerk.
MARI tl7th