yueer Chinese Cuntom*. 11l full mourning among the Chi. Dese tho black 6tranda of the queue ire replaced by white ones and In iccond mourning by light bine or freen. It is an unpardonable breach if etiquette for an inferior to enter the presence of a superior with his Sig-tail wound round his neck or cad, and tho greatest insuit one man can offer another Is to pull his pig-tail. It seems very odd to seo lallors on ship or In barracks comb ing each other's tresses, or coolies at tho street corners performing tho tame friendly office. Custom forbids i man to wear a beard and mustache intll ho becomes a grandfather. An Old Cliuroli. Tho oldest church existing In tho Dnlted States Is situated near Smith field, Ya. It was built In the reign Df Charles 1., between the years 1630 ind 1035, tho brick, lime and timber being Imported from England. Tho timber is English oak, and was framed In England. It Is a brick •tructure, erected In tho most sub itantlal manner. 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STORIES THAT ABB TOLD BY THE FUNNY MEN OF THE FBESS. A Fruitful Theme—A Modern Match— He Was Forgiven—Jealous—Not There, Etc., Etc. Tho weather! Oh ; delightful theme! There is a charm about you } When I am In society what would I do with out you? Tho frosts, tho snows, Tho wind that blows, The rain that falls, The gusts, the squalls, The lightning's flash, ' The thunder'B crash, The midnight gale, The rattling hall, The groan and moan Of wild cyolone— r . The weather! Oh, delightful thomo! You've won my admiration; With you I'll never, never lag when plunged -in conversation. —Washington News. A MODERN MATCH. Dorothy—"Did sho marry for lovo?" Prudence —"Yes; lots of money." —New York Herald. HE WAS FORGIVEN. She—"You forget yonrself, sir." He—"How could I think of myself m your presence?"— Yankee Blade. HIS HEAD IS NOT TURNED. First Stranger—"lt seems to me I have seen your face before." Second Stranger—"Quito likely. Thnt's where I carry it." —Yankeo Blade. TO THE RIVER? Jones—"l'm qnite a near neighbor of yours, now, Mrs. Qolightly; I've taken a house on tho river. Mrs. G.—"Oh! well I hope you'll drop in some day."—Yankee Blodo. ONCE WAS ENOUGH. Barber—"lf you are not in too great a hurry, I can go over the chin a sec ond time." Van Pelt—"No, nevermind; I guess I can remember most of it."—Truth. JEALOUS. "Van Dohhlcs occupies a very high position in his art," she remarked to the painter. "Yes; I believe he is engaged in frescoing a ceiling at present."— Washington Star. A MEAN FLING. "How handsomely Purvey New has his drawing room decorated !" "But the society one meets in it!" "Yes, it's the old case of a man's room being better than his company." —Washington Star. A GREAT DEAL WORSE. "What a very disagreeable thing it must he to be disappointed in love," said Miss Shattnck. "YeR," replied Mr. Henpock, "hut it is infinitely worse to be disappointed in marriage."—Puck. NOT THERE. "That's the famons Miss Hawinson, of New York. You seo her every where. " "You must bo mistaken. She wasn't in the harbor shop this morning when I was."—Harper's Bazar. AN iMTossmnjrr. Doctor—"Yon seom to have lost nil zest for life, my dear sir. You must rouse yourself nnd take more interest in your business." Patient—"Good gracious, doctor, I'm a money lender!"—Yankeo Blade. AN INVITATION. "How do yon do?" said tho March Wind, peering through tho window at the Beaver Hat. "First rate," said the Hat. "How are you?" "Finn !" said tho Wind. "Comoout and I'll blow yon off."—Truth. A CHIVALROUS SPIRIT. Biggies tho Tough (with scorn) — "You're afraid to fight me !" Muggins—"Afraid, nothin'. But I won't take a unfair advantage of a man who's so much bigger'n me that popu lar opinion would denounce him for bullyin' a smaller man."—Chicago Rec ord. nRAVEST OF THE BRAVE. Mrs. Mcßrido "Before wo were married, you often wished there was some brave deed you could do foT mo to show yemr love." Mr. Mcßride—"Yes, dear, and I would do it now." Mrs. Mcßride—"Then, love, go down into the kitchen and discharge the cook."—Tid-Bits. A BORE. "Miss Ski wens thonght she was having fun with me," said AVillie Wish ingtoncomplacently, "but she wasn't." "What's the matter?" "She said my comment was as pene trating as an augur, nnd thought I would be complimented." "Yes?" "But I wasn't. What she meant was that she found me a bore."—Washing ton Star. THE PLACE OF DANGER. "How did this happen?" asked tho Burgeon, as ho dressed tho wound in tho cheek and applied a soothing poultice to the damaged eye. "Got hit with a stone," replied tho patient. "Who threw it?" "My—my wife,-" was tho reluctant answer. "Hum—it's tho first time I ever knew a woman to hit anything she aimed at," muttered the surgeon. "She was throwing at tho neighbors' hens," explained the sufferer. "I was behind htf7,"—Qhicngo Tribuno- |T IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? When the poet came into the editor's room, he was looking so discouraged and disconsolate, that tho editor was constrained to notice it. "Hello," ho exclaimed, "What's - wrong? Anything happened?" ' "No," replied the poet, toßsing hack his mane, "but lam in despair, utterly B hopeless. Life is a delusion, and I have wasted my existence in tho struggle for tho unattainable." The editor gave a sigh of relief. "That's nothing," he said. You aro no worse off than I am." "Have you been struggling as I havo been?" asked the poet, his face brightening. "No, I haven't, but I might as well. I've been struggling for tho attainable ) ahd haven't got it. Now which of us is worst off?" "Huh," growled tho millionaire, who had overheard tho converstation, "I've been struggling all my life for the attainable and have got it. How ' much better off am I than either of ■ you ?"—Detroit Free Press. HOW CLARA CAUGHT A HUSBAND. "If you were a—a jury, Clara,"said the embarrassed young lawyer, hosita i tingly, "I could plead my cause with more self-possession. In tho courts of —er —of love I don't think I can claim to be a first-class advocate." "Perhaps yon have not had an ex tensivo practice in such courts, William," suggested tho maiden softly. "That's it, exactly, Clara," eagerly rejoined the young man, moving his chair a little nearer. "I'm a new hand at this business. But if I could -feel sure the jury—" "Meaning me?" "Yes —wasn't prejudiced against tho advocate —" "Meaning yon?" "Yes—why, then I might—" "What kind of a jury aro yon con sidering me, William?" she asked, with cyeß downcast. "A—h'm—common jury, of course. You couldn't ho a Grand Jury, you know, darl—" "Why not?" "Becauso I don't plead before Grand Juries." "I think, William," said the young girl, blushing, "I would rather for this occasion be considered a Grand Jury." "Why?" "Because"—and she hid her face somewhere in the vicinity of his coat collar— "I havo found a true Bill!" Tho Million. The Steam Siren. Tho invention of that diabolical con trivance, the steam siren, is commonly attributed to Professor Henry. In fact, however, ho merely adopted tho idea from a French device for record ing the vibrations of musical notes, and applied it in a shapo for use as a fog signal. Of all tho instruments for making loud noises ever constructed, this one is by far tho most infernal. Under favorablo conditions it can bo heard forty miles at sea. Becently it has como into use to some extent in cities as a substitute for the factory whistle, and at 12 o'clock and at 0 o'clock daily, poacefnl neighbors aro disturbed hy its frightful bellowing. The sounds are produced hy projecting a jet of steam through a tubo which is partly obstructed hy a revolving toothed wheel. The faster the wheel goes round, the higher is tho pitch of the shriek uttered by the machine, so that it goes up note after note until tho listener feels as if a toot or two higher would render him a raving lunatic. Incidentally to studying tho operation of this kind of fog Bignal, Professor Henry discovered the cause of certain odd acoustic freaks which had been a puzzle to navigators. It had often been found that such a Bignal, though clearly audible twenty miles from land, could not be heard at all ten miles from shore. This, as ho learned, was duo to tho refroction of tho sound-wnveß occasioned by wind. He also ascertained that tho blowing of the fog signal, thus fendered inaudi blo on the deck of a vessel at sea, could often bo heard loudly by ascending to the masthead—a valuable suggestion for sailors. —Atlanta Constitution. Another Earth Motion. Marshall Wheeler, a prominent elec trician of the Pacific Coast, claims to have discovered a new motion of the earth. He says that every 20,903 yoars the earth changes its north and Boutli poles on account of tho attrac tion that it has for its own magnetism. He says, too, that the sun strongly attracts one pole of the earth and re pels the other, and tlint these forces operate so that in the period men tioned the earth makes a sudden turn of ninety degrees. He asserts that one of these convulsions of nature oc curred about 6000 years ago, and cor responds to that time that the geolo gists call the glacial period. This the ory need not trouble us much, for it allows us yet 14,903 years before the earth makes another change of base. New Orleans Picayune. Pigeon English. Many persons do not know and many may be interested in learning that for 100 years pigeon English has been the recognized language of trade and commerce for about. 500,000,000 Asiatics and Africans in all their deal ings with foreigners of nil other Na tionalities. The English, Americans, French, Italians, Russians, Germans and Dutch must all use pigeon English in order to transact business with the natives. Pigeon English is more near ly a universal language than any other in the world, and if our alphabet could be made "fonetik" would likely soon become a special language for all Na tions, especially if aided by the 100,- 000,000 speaking regular English nnd its dialects. What is Volapnk along side pigeon English? Minneapolis Tiibuge- Ur. C^"JT. Tx^st Coloma, Wis. All Bun Down A Puzzling Caso—How Health Was Restored Gained From 135 t. H. HI LGJBE I, I' sq. HulracvHlo, l'a. CURED WHEN ALL ELSE FAILED! La Grippe Baffled! The After Effects Cured READ WHAT Mr. Riloer Says:—"l had a bad attack of Grippe; caught cold and it lodg ed in my kldnoyn and liver, and Oh! such pain and mlnery In my back and legs. The Physician's medicine and other things that I used made no impression, and I continually grew worse until I was a physical wreck and given up to die. Before I had taken the second bottle of Swamp-Root I felt l>ctter, and to-day am Just as well and strong as ever (not a trace of the Grippe is left) Swamp- Hoot waved my life." D. 11. Hii.ar.n. QWAM Q Guarantee— ITsft content* of One A I Bottlo, If you are not benefited, Drug- M WiU rcfund to you the I"" 10 " l^'l - "Invalids* Guide to Health'* and ' Gonaulatlon Free. Dr. Kilmer A Co., Blnghamton, N. Y. KOOT At or #ll.OO Star. Dr. Kilmor's Parllla Liver Pills ARE THE BEST! 42 Pills, 25 cents. r ■ i ■■ r Getting Thin is often equivalent to getting ill. If loss of flesh can be arrested and dis ease baffled the "weak spots" in the system are eradicated. Scott's Emulsion is an absolute corrective of " weak spots." It is a builder of worn out failing tissue — nature's food that stops waste and creates healthy flesh. a Prepared br Scott A fUwne, CliomiNta, New Vork. Sold by druggietH everywhere. PA TE NT SISK trioi. Ten yearn* experience as examiner in U.S. Pat.oftlco. Patent guaranteed or no foe. * Brabiiexms. 015 71h8t.. Washington. I). Q. Skirts arc now being faced upon the outside. Indianapolis (Ind.) girls run a co operative laundry. An armless New ZenlanA Vr WO re her ring on her toe. Empire sleeves of velvet arc fashion able for evening gowns. Gloves should harmonize with the dress and hat in the new suits. It is to bo crinoline and not hoop skirts, Bay the highest fashion authori ties. Neck ribbons are again worn and are of velvet, in shades of pink, ruby and blue. Fashionabk* shades for cloaks are petunia, plum and all hues of purple and violet. Oriental sleeveless jackets embroid ered in gold or silver are to "obtain" all summer. Novelties in jewelry are many this season, nearly all of the kind to bo called "lovely." According to new styles, no skirl should bo less than three and a halt yards iu width. Tall women never had a more be coming wrap than the now very fash ionablo long cape. The most stylish colors aro green, golden brown, bright old rose, helio tropo and silver gray. Black and green is likely to be u favorite combination, the green being of a rather pale shade. Puffs on the sleeves of dresses aro getting between the shoulder and the elbow at a very rapid rate. All manner of odd little waists will I be of great help in producing a pleas ing variety in the wardrobe. Tho butterfly bow for the hair holds its own remarkably well. Evidently that head decoration has come to stay. Some of the now fans are of Oriental stuff with sandalwood sticks, and a large bushy tassel depending from the end. Bangles of silver are moro or less worn, and in patterns and styles tho manufacturers of them keep right up to date. Ribbons make an almost fairy-liko display. Tho new tints in ombres and plaids can be properly described as "dreams." Among tho articles exhibited by the French Government at tho World's Fair is a parosol once carried by Martha Washington. New and beautiful gold bonnet and hat pins are displayed among spring j novelties, many mounted with genuino precious stones. | Grenadines and nets are to bo worn over light-colored silk skirts next sum mer, according to tho bulletin from those who know. Models of straw hats intended for tho girl of the period are very pretty. They cannot be described, and must be seen to bo appreciated. Emeralds, which used to bo consi dorod unlucky, aro revived among fashionable precious ctoncs, often sur rounded by pearls. One would not think it possible, nevertheless tho eheap Jnpancso fans imported for the coming season actual ly como in new styles. A new kind of shoo for women has come out, christened the "Piccadilly." It "buttons up high," and looks beo when on a Cinderella foot. A London fashion journal is author ity for tho statement that a sealskin sacque is not "good form" in connec tion with "refined mourning." Mr. Fister, head gardner of tho White House, lias presented to Mrs. Cleve land and named in her honor a now lily, an amaryllis of pure cherry blooms. The newest fancy in bracelets is a band of inch wide corded ribbon, black or white, and secured with a tiny gold buckle, set with diamonds or tur quoise. Simultaneous with tho introduction of tho short walking gown, shoe stores are exhibiting foot covering in which pointed toes and high heels are con spicuous features. Brocades shot with gold and silver threads will be used for ball dresses this summer. Tho effect is very rich and beautiful, suggesting the fabrics worn in the time of Louis XIV. Frau Cosima Wagner has been stricken with paralysis. She was a daughter of Franz Liszt, and, boforo the great composer married her, was tho wife of Hans von Buelow. Mrs. Bradley-Martin, of New York City, is the owner of the crown once belonging to Marie Antoinette. This is a velvet cap with the insignia of roy alty emblazoned upon it in precious 6tones. Wide ribbon strings on bonnets are once more to the front. They are of shot and brocaded ribbons, and tie be neath tho chin in the old fashion. New widows' bonnets have striugs of corded white ribbon, dull in finish and nearly a finger broad. The Queen of Corea maintains a lady physician, who is accommodated with npartments in the royal palace, and re ceives a yearly salary of $16,500. She is obliged to visit the Queen every day, and remain within call when Her Ma jesty is indisposed. Mrs. Mary A. Riddle, for many years known as the real estate queen of At lantic City, N. J., died recently after an illness of severul weeks. She was in her fifty-ninth year. Almost every title in tho lower portion of Atlantic City, beginning at Leads avenue, goos hack to W* I Punctual Men. Dr. Jolin Hall and Dr. Howard Cros by aro noted for their punctuality. Crowded as they are with engagements and meetings, they are never Lite, but generally have to wait for their more leisurely brethren in the ministry. Said one of tliem the other day: "If I had to attend a funeral on Mmdaynnd was fifteen minutes late, and on Tuesday was ten miuutes late at a wedding, to the dismay of nil tho j arty, and on Wednesday should be late where I was to lecture, and keep my prayer-meeting waiting on Thur.-uay, and so on until Sunday, what would my people think of me if I should tell them that my failures to keep my engagements had leen caused by a disordered watch?" An excellent hsson was enforced by this practical illustration.— New York Tribune. WrrKNaman has been sick, and begins to look better, vou will find that he has not been taking any med icine lately. jj Housekeepers ; I Should Remember. j r . ! I* The Government Chemists, after having analyzed ♦ all the principal brands of baking powder in the * !* market, in their reports placed the "Royal" at the * V head of the list for strength, purity and wholesome- , jt ness; and thousands of tests all over the country , K have further demonstrated the fact that its qualities . L are, in every respect, unrivaled. 4 Avoid all baking powders sold with a gift or prize, 4 4 or at a lower price than the Royal, as they invariably 4 4 contain alum, lime or sulphuric acid, and render the i £ food unwholesome. i i ♦ " m u !F SI S3 IB MURRAY'S CATALOG The grandest and most complete ; Catalog of Vrhlflf*. Ilnrne**. ain|>lloro etter than take S. 8 8. 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