STEER BY THE STAR.
Night on the sea, and onr lone ihtp
In the midst of tlir ilarkn - tliersj
V trackless waste iprnJ a. I jbuut.
And the Llnknrw everywhrre.
But gleaming in the sky above
Are aern the beai'Oiis of the nlprht
Ect there to guide thai lonely ship
Across the path Inn srs aright.
The wares roll high and loss the ship.
A plaything on their turl ld erect;
The sea lifts up its ra-or arms
And open wide ita heaving breast.
But safely still the vessel rides.
For one there is who guides aright.
Because his eyes sre fixed upon
Those faithful brarona of the night.
Ko vessel sailing o'er llfe't set
But safely may the harbor find
If the Great Beacon of the aky
Be ever kept In sight and mind.
The light at timet may shine but dim.
The way seem dark, the harbor far.
But he cannot get off the course
Who guides his vessel by the Star.
Arthur J. Burdick in Los Angeles Herald.
Pens, Ink and Paper.
"Now, I am going to be qnito quiet,"
eajs my lady, "for you are going to write
S. letter. You will find everything you
,want at my writing table." She says
tis with rather a superb air. "If It
gabbles," she adds more hastily, "put
that little 'where ia it' under the front
leg. No, it won't hurt, really. I keep it
there for the purpose."
If there is everything I wast at the
Writing table, I might also suggest only,
Cf course, 1 wouldn't be Buch a brute
that there are several things upon it
which I don't want.
The principal articles on the table are
US follows: A penwiper, with a group of
silver dachshunds on the top; two vases
Of flowers and an "art" pot with bul
rushes in it, a patent contrivance for
moistening stamps, two large pockets of
dress patterns ("if not returned in ten
tlays, will be charged 8s. GJ."), a magni
fying glass, a massive silver inkstand,
with a receptacle for ink about the size
of a thimble inside; a knowing looking
cashbox without a key, a china monkey,
two quill pen with broad points, their
feathers slii'i' with gum, having been late
ly used to paste pictures in a scrapbook;
a photograph frame of uutarnishable
metal, a case for postcards, a case for
twine, a case for almanac cards, a case
for stamps (all these empty) and a case
for Bradshaw (18S9).
"Oh, do you want some note paper?"
my lady exclaims Ju a tone in which nat
ural surprise mingles with pretty impa
tience for not having noticed my want
sooner. "It is in the right hand draw
er. You open it with a paper knife
look, like this."
"I'm afraid there is no note paper
here," says my lady, pushing her slender
hand, lace ruuies and all. to the back of
' the drawer and pulling out some more
.dress patterns and a quantity of unpaid
bills, "but I'll run and get some from
papa's study."
"Oh, no: don't."
"Why not?"
"I don't know. Stay here. Show me
again how this drawer opens."
"Nonsense! The drawer is open, and it
Is nearly post time."
"My letter is not important."
"But you said it was."
"I don't think it is now."
"Oh," rather quickly, "I think I should
like to get you that note paper."
"And now" laying it before me "you
must write your letter quickly if yon
want to get it off in time, and you
mustn't talk any more."
"I won't. I"ut isn't there something
rather bumpy in this blotting book?"
"Oh. yes; that is'chocolate. I always
keep it in the pocket of my blotter, and
then my maid doesn't eat it. Take it out
while you are writing, but put it back
again."
"Won't you take it out for me?"
"No. But you may eat some of it if
frou like."
My lady sits do wn ia a basket chair it
Creaks delightfully and tn ;e her kitten
a her knee. The kittfii makes playful
pats at her with his paws, crouches dowa
on her knee and spiifgM nt her band,
fastening his claws in ht-r lace. My lady
shakes her head repioviajUy. then seizes
him and holds him close to her and pre
tends to kiss him.
"You don't seem to be getting on with
Jrour letter very quickly."
"I can't bi-.-'r t sit h.-re and see that
cat destroy yiur rallies."
"Kitty and I will take another chair."
"Come, now; that's it fair.'
, "It's .. neatly piwl rime. You really
tnnst get on with that letter."
lWell, will yon go back and ait in the
basket chair?"
"No."
"I can't write unless yon da"
"That's ailly."
"It is true."
"Oh, well!"
The basket chair begins to creak again.
. I wish 1 could remember what I was
going to say in this letter. I really would
get on with it' if. I could, but for the life
01 me I can't remember what I was going
ko write about. cTh kitten has goae on a
jtour of discovery round the room, and my
Iad kits, with lightly folded hands, look
ing out of, the window. '
v The china monkey grini at me. I do
,wiah X could remember what I wanted to
gay. I sock the top of my pen; ft tastes
V? v ' - . ... i
Presently my lady looks round. When
she turns her .head. It just makes a man
feel inclined . to stare. Lelpleiy at. her
land wonder how she does it. t All the old
simile about swtnlike movements and
Bowerliko grace seem' horribly inadequate
When my lady turns her head.' She bends
It a little forward as she tarns it, and awe
sees the wonderful lines of her neck and
shoulder and the contour of her cheek,
(dear cut against the libt from the win-jSow-.J
. -. .'-. 'f" :
r, "You are quite sure yoti have rery
lilng yon want? , . ; ' ' y
It is possible that she has been expect
ing to hear the scratching of my pen on
the paper for some time past -.
ani quite core X haven't" , '
"Oh. I am so sorry," says my lady. She
rises from her chair and comes half way
across the room toward me. Then she
sees me looking at her, and she stops.
"You knew I meant writing materials!"
she says, with terrible severity.
"Bni there isn't any ink."
"Oh. dear! Has It drjed up again?"
"It bns. and I am quite sure these pens
are not lit to use."
"Oh. and it is past post time! What
will you do? I am afraid it is all my
fault."
"I am sure of It."
"I really did think there was every
thing in that writing table." Then agaia,
"What will you do?"
"I think I'll go for a walk in the garden
with you."
"Oh. but 1 am so busy."
"Still. 1 really think you ought to do
somttbiiiK to make up for making me lose
the post."
"Well, it must only be for a few min
utes, remember."
It is two hours later when, having
reached the garden somehow I never
can remember how we return to the
house. As we cross the lawn my laily is
I 6ayins t me, "And I'll always help you
I to write your letters, and your writitg ta-
ble shall have paper and stamps nnd ev
, erything you want in it." Exchange,
One of Many Entbnnliista.
Joe Mitchell Chappie, editor of The
National Mugazine. published at Bos
ton, was In Buffalo recently and be
came much interested In the Exposi
tion. On his return to Boston he wrote
to fin official of the Exposition as fo!
lows: "1 was indeed sorry not to have
seen you when in Buffalo, but 1 did sc.
the Exposition nnd was astonished i
yond measure. I wish that you voui
Bend on anything that you think mlsti;
be of interest to our readers and mnke
It as attractive as possible, and I shai
keep on hammering away at the Expo
eitlon editorially until It opens, because
I am thoroughly enthused over the
eubject."
An Installation.
Lawyer (examining witness) Where
was your maid nt the time?
Lady In my boudoir, arranging my
hair.
Lawyer And wore you there also?
Lady (indignantly) Sir! Exchange.
IgSCiJM
HEALTHY OLD AGE.
0 '
Lasvs, Bsstok Co. Ark., Aug. 4.
I am 49 years old and have been uttering; with
Changs of Life. I bad. flooding apella ao baa that
none thought I conld live. My husband got me
Wine of Cardui and it aaved my lite. I am like
'another person since taking it.
UBS. E. B. TOWNSEND.
It is the devout wish of nearly all people to live to a ripe old age.
None of us want to die young. This universal desire can be realized if
care be taken of the health in early and middle life. A little precaution then
will add many years to our existence. Death can be kept away a long
time. Happy, healthy old age will be the lot of the woman who promptly
corrects the ailments which afflict her sex. In youth, Wine of Cardui will
take the female child safely over the dividing line between girlhood and
womanhood. As a wife she needs it to help her through the trials of
pregnancy and childbirth with as little discomfort as possible. At the
Change of Life it will help her over the dangerous place that appears in
her pathway between 40 and SO. Then will come manv years of truly
blissful existence. She will grow old slowly and gracefully. To the last
she will preserve that charm and beauty which are always characteristic
of perfectly healthy grandmothers.
It is for women alone to decide
whether they will be healthy or
sick. The remedy for their sick
ness is close at hand.
LADIES' ADVISORY DEPARTMENT,
For advice in eases requiring special
directions, address, string symptoms,
UoW lObarr Dap'L, Tk'HATT4Ji04A
HKD1C1NICO, Chattanooga, Team.
LARGE BOTTLES OF WINE O F CARDUI
SOLD FOR $1.00 BY DRUGGISTS.
Prompt Delivery
.FROM.
The men-of-war of the Romans had a
crew of aliout 2"5 men. of which 174
were oarsmen working on three decks.
The speed of these vessels was about
six mil'1" nu hour in fair weather.
A few more Boarders desired at
j4otel gailey I
Those desiring to secure good board
at a reasonable rate are solicited to give
us a trial immediately.
I Have Now on Hand One Car
Load of Nice
flOTO WOOD.
Wood sold. by car load or wagon
load.
Prices reasonable. Try me.
J. A. STREET,
Wood, Coat and Kasbtasy,
KINSTON, N. C.
tarPlomblnfl and Pipe FitUnflaspeclalty.
BELli&SOWS,
Headquarters For
Pump Material a Specialty.
H9"Shops at same old stand.""
New Designs in
FRENCH & SUGG.
You can always expect it when
you order your food supplies from
this reliable stote. We can sup
ply your demand for
Choice
staple ana ancy
Groceries.
Pickles, Relishes, Sauces, Olives,
Country Hams and other articles
kept by a first-class Grocery at
rock bottom prices.
FRENCH & SUGG.
Phone No. 32.
A. REAL
MPHOPHOM
1
..FOR..
1 yt& -f-
Simple
Clockwork
Motor.
Mecbanisns
Visible.
Durable Construction.
.0 BOTHER, MUCH FUN
Ail the Wonders end Pleasure of a
Higb-Priced talking Machine.
When accompanied by a Recorder tliid
'rrjnhonhOTie can De used to mane Kecoruj,
If. ire with Recorder. 47. BO. Reproduces all
the standard Kecorda. bena ortter ana maneyi
'.0 our nearest office.
COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO. Dept. 30J
"JEW YORK, 143-14$ Broadway.
CHICAGO, i& Wabash Ave.
ST. LOUIS, yio-jxi Olive St.
WASHINGTON, 910 Pennsylvania Ave
PHILADELPHIA, 1031 Chestnut St.
BALTIMORE, 110 E. Baltimore St.
BUFFALO. 313 Main St.
SAN t&AK CISCO, m Geary St.
LONDON.
PA&IS.
BERLIN.
p
to.
. (' " -.!'!.
-. C .,",;!. :.
J. W. COLLINS
hardware;
No. i4,;QueenSt., - KiNSTON, N. C.
-A Large Supply 6f-
Air-Tight Heaters !
The same that have been so highly prized by
our customers for the past three seasons.
Cook Stoves, Guns, Pumps,
Stove Pipe, Stove Repairs, etc.
t&"Aa cheap as the cheapest. Give us a call."!
Ml
ffiery
EveryWeek !
Last shipment just in
today. x
Jbyoes
At Cost for the Next
" Thirty Days.!; H
Avail Yourself ot This
' S Opportunity.
A. R. MIkkBR.
v ' r NOV. -5, 1900. " 5
The Jiem fiarduaape Stove.
Prepare now, for Com ort in Cold weather
By buying
Dixon & Hooker's Heaters,
i:'
c
u
t
We have the BEST HEATERS
for the money on the market.
One trial willjconvince you
The KING, The COMFORT,
The CENTURY and the BOSS.
See the Heaters and get the
prices.
We are headquarters for Buggy
Harness.
We have been asked how can
we afford to sell Harness bo
low. ' fWe alwkys buy in snch
quantities as to quote the low.
est. possible prices, and our
sales are so numerous ' the
small profit on each set added
together enables tx& to sell low.
V.
1
Come and try-as.
srTfc3 f.'sw Uart;v2ro Ctsre. -
KINSTON. N. C
JONES & WILLIS,
Shaving
and Hairdressing Parlo
Under Hotel Tull.
Easy Shaves and Artistic Haircut.
Competent Assistants.
Clean Towels.
Children's Hair Cutting a Specialty.
WA TRIAL SOLICITHD.-Ji
OYSMS
and
QUAIL
T B.
AT.
If
I,
8 Above the Saloon.
Highest cash price paid for Partridges
by T. B. Brown.
tflLIIKGTOH fiHD WELDOH R1ILR01P.
WOISU SOI
' DATED
Jul; sUd, laoo.
Leave Weldon..
&r. Mocky Jtt ..
Letive Tarboro.
Ly. Rooky Mt...
U)ve wilBon...
Leave Selma. ..
Lv. Kayetteville,
Ar. Florenoe
Ar Goldsboro...
Lv. Goldsboro..
Lv. Magnolia....
Ar, Wilmington
A. M.
11 BO
101)
P. M.
12 21
105
15U
166
430
7iS
P.M.
O c
z. o
p. v..
8 681
0 68i
9 62
10 26
U H
18 2S
A. M,
P.M.
6 00
6 87
710
766
P. M.
o 3
A. H,
6 16
6 67
P.X
7 61
9 80
A. M
3 6
3 0
8 80
4 86 ,
PJM
THA1N GOING NOBTH.
Lv. Florenoe ....
Lv. Faretteriue.
Leave Selma
Arrive WHsoc
lv. wumintrton.
lv. Magnolia.
Lv. Goldsboro
Leave Wilson. . .
Ar. Boost Mt..
Arrive Tarboro..
Leave Tarboro...
Lv. Rooky Mt...
Ar. Weldon
A. M.
960
IS 80
160
186
P. M
886
8 SO
1111
8 80
482
P.M.
KG
A. M
4 60
IS)
6 10
6 46
P. M.
785
8 41
1064
11 83
A. M.
11 83
1807
U07
100
A. M
O Of
1
P. M.
7 00
8 30
8 37
p. a.
10 46
11 88
P. M.I
AM.
en
1110
18 86
Train on the Kinston Brancn Boad leavoa
Weldon 8:66 P. m., HaUfaa 4:17 P. m., arrives
BooUand Neck at :08 p. m., 6reenvillrifl:67p.
m., Kinston 7:66 p. m. Betarninr leaves Kins
ton 7:60 a. m. fireenviue 8:58 a. m., arrtvlngj
Halifax at una, a.m.. Weldon uasa. m., dally
ezoept Sunday.
. H. M. KMEBBON, Gen' If am Agfsm
J. B EBNLT.Gen'l Manager.
T . BMWB8ON,Traffl0ManairPT
Atlantic & N. C. Kailroad
TIMB TABLE No. 18.
November 3, 1000.
EA8T6OUND TKA1MB.
bTATIONS.
Goldsboro
Best's.
LaGrange
Falling Creek ....
Kinston.
Caswell
Dover
Core creek
Tuscarora
Clark's ....
Newborn
Hiverdaie
Croatan
Bavelook
Newport
Wildwood
Atlantic
Morebead city
Vorenead Depot. . , .
T. M
840
400
08
420
4
4 46
4 66
607
619
626
6 50
616
616
6 80
643
6 48
664
707
716
IP. M.
at
2
M
A. M
700
783
816
8 87
914
B86
1015
1040
1116
11 81
18Q
tu,
920
806
884
847!
868
418
428J
P. M.I
WKUTBOTJND TKAIN8.
STATIONS.
43oldsboro
Best's
LaGranre
F&lUnf Creek ...
Kinston.
Casweiu...
Dover.
Core Creek
Tnaflarora..
Clary.....
NewtMRi ....
CntAM 4..
EsWuiocJt -
"por
WUqwooiSm .
AUadqo
aVorebMd City.
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418
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. ton.
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o.
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917
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410
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497
r' S. li. DILL. Superintendent,
B. A. NKU'LAKD. blaster Trass p'tioa.
J. C. LEWIS, Chief Dispatcher. . .