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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-15
r. had learned enough of the language t
tdlS artth Marina.

Ihod learned enough of the language to
tdlk artth Marina.
tance that the emperor attached to the fact
Of my capture, and so desirous was he to
see me at his capital, that he had sent his
own nephew, the Prince Guatemoc, to
fetch me and great escort Of warriors
with him.
Never shall forget my first meeting
with this prince, who afterward became
my dear companion and brother in arms
When the escort arrived, was away from
the town shooting deer with the bow and
arrow, a weapon in the use of which had
such skill that all the Indians wondered
at me, not knowing that twice I had won
the prize at the butts on Bungay common
Our party being summoned by messen-
ger, We returned bearing our deer with us
On reaching the courtyard of the cazique' S
house, found it filled with warriors most
gorgeously attired, and among them one
more splendid than the rest. He was young,
very tall and broad, most handsome in
face and having eyes like those Of an ca
gle, while his whole aspect breathed maj
esty and command. His body was incased
in cuirass of gold, over which hung a
mantle made of the most gorgeous feath-
ers, cxquisitely set in bands of different
colors. On his head he wore helmet Of
gold surmounted by the royal crest, an ca
gle, standing on snake fashioned in gold
and gems. On his arms, and beneath his
knees, he wore circlets of gold and gems,
and in his hand was copper bladed spear.
Round this man were many mobiles,
e IL
except that the most Of them wore vest
Of quilted cotton in place OF the gold cui-
rass and a jewcled panache of the plumes
Of birds instead of the royal symbol.
This was Guatemoc, Montezuma's ncph,
ew and aftcrward the last emperor of An
ahuac. So soon as / saw him I saluted
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-15

CHAPTER XL.
THE SAVING OF GUATEMoc.

Now, after his dreadful day was kind
~ dealt with by the people of Tabasco,
who gave me the name of Teule, or Span
lard, and no longer sought to put me to
sacrifice. Far from it indeed, was well
clothed and fed and suffered to wander
where would, though always under care
of guards who, had escaped, would have
paid for it with their lives.
learned that on the morrow Of my res.
cue from the priests messengers were dis
patched to Montezuma, the great king, ac-
quainting him with the history Of my cap
ture and seeking to know his pleasure con-
cerning me. But the way to Tenoctitlan
was far, and many weeks passed before the
filed the days learning the Maya language
and also something of that of the Aztecs
which practiced with Marina and others,
for Marina was not a Tabascan, having
been born at Painalla, ON the southeastern
borders of the empire. But her mother
sold her to merchants in order that Ma
rina's inheritance might come to another
child of hers by second marriage, and
thus in the end the girl fell into the hands
of the cazique of Tabasco.
Also learned something of the history
and customs and of the picture writing of
the land and how to read it, and, moreover,
I obtained great repute among the Tabas-
cans by my skill in medicine, SO that in
time they grew to believe that was in
deed child of Quetzal, the good god
And the more studied this people the Less
I could understand Of them. In most
ways they were equal to any nation Of our
own world of which had knowledge.
None are more skilled in the arts; few are
better architects or boast Of purer laws.
Moreover, they were brave and had pa
thence. But their faith was the canker at
the root of the tree. In precept it was no
BILE and had much in common with our
own, such as the rite Of baptism, but I
have told what it was in practice.
When had lived month in Tabasco
I had learned enough Of the language to
talk with Marina, with whom grew
friendly, though no more, and it was from
her that I gathered the most Of my howl-
edge, and also many hints as to the con-
duct necessary to my safety. In return l
taught her something Of my own faith and
Of the customs of the Europeans, and it
was the knowledge which she gained from
me which afterward made her so useful to
the Spaniards and prepared her to accept
their religion, giving her insight into the
ways Of white people.
So abode for four months and more in
the house of the cazique of Tabasco, who
carried his kindness toward me to the
length of Offering me his sister in mar
riage To this proposal I said no as gen.
tly as might, and he marveled at it, for
the girl was fair. Indeed so well was
treated that had it not been that my heart
was far away, and because Of the horrible
rites of their religion, which I was forced
to witness almost daily, I could have
learned to love this gentle, skilled and in
dustrious people.
At length, when full four months had
passed away, the messengers returned from
the court Of Montezuma, having been much
delayed by swollen rivers and other acci-
dents Of travel So great was the impor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

Not in many years has there been such a
great popular demonstration against pro-
posed legislation as that which took place
In New York last Friday evening, when
Carnegie Hall was crowded with citizens
who were intent upon protesting vehe-
nently against the fncome-tax proposition
which has been tackled to the remnants of
the Wilson tariff bill. The rich and the
poor were alike representation the moor
who are inclined to be thrifty are more
deeply interested in the bill than those
whose incomes exceed the imaginary an
Ruai limit of $1,000. The Star has already
commented upon the Infamous manner in
which the law would squeeze those of mod
est means who put their slowly-acdufred
dollars in savings banks. Hardly less i'm
pOrtant and in every respect quite as
worthy Of condemnation is the manner in
which the income tax law would bear upon
holders of life insuraCca policies and those
who would become ben eff ciaries under sad
dening circumstances In introducing Prof.
Charlton I. Lewis. who at the meeting
referred to represented the life insurance
companies. the chairman said that the
speaker will tell you how the income tax
would affect the hundreds OF thousands of
thrifty people. rich and poor. who are I'M
selfish enough to think something OF their
wives and children" Prof Lewis gave a
very clear exposition Of the methods by
which the statute-should the bill become
one-would operate. Said he:
I'VE invest the money entrusted TO US in
the securities Of some active corporation,
which IL producing wealth from day to day
end paying dividends which will increase
these funds placed in our care. The first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

Chicago came to the front a few weeks
ago and waged a successful municipal war
against the sale Of candy containing alcohol
The variety Of sweets most persistently at
tackled was brandy drops, which were par
ticularly affected by school children. An
analysis Of these attractive little things dis
covered that a dozen OF them contained as
much alcohol as the average morning cock
tail Of the confrTded tippler. New York has
now followed the suit OF it's big western
sister. and the board of health has decided
that brandy drops are bad for the health of
minors, and the police have been Instructed
to see that their sale is discontinued. 1t
would seem as though the manufacturers of
brandy drops and similar alcoholic confec-
tons would object to such q summary
stoppage Of the sale OF their articles. but
such is not the case. On the other hand
they are fairly overwhelmed with pleasure
and are preparing to meet the demands Of
a large country trade, which the wide ad-
vertisement of their peculiar wares has
created In the numerous communities
where local option and prohibition compel a
permanent thirst on the part of the bibu-
lous. the announcement that surcease from
sorrow can be procured in a solidifed form
has caused a consummate satisfaction, and
candy stores which have hitherto led but
precarious existence are about to bloom,
out IN new paint and plate-giass windows.
while the customers. who have hitherto
been confined to the small boys and girls.
Will become adult citizens, whose sweet
teeth have suddenly been cut. 1t may not
be surprising, indeed. to see the familiar
gum drop and jujubs paste Of happy child
hood relegated to rear shelves, and their
places taken by Tomgin tablets, Curacao
caramels. compressed cocktail cakes and
other similar creations. In view of these
facts. 1t would be well for the District Com
missioners to institute inquiries In Wash
fngton, and take summary measures to
compel the discontinuancs of the sale of
such sweetmeats, II they are displayed any
where for purchase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

After all manner Of trials and tribula-
Mons, and IN the face Of unreasonable oppo-
sition, the effort to provide this city with a
a park worthy OF the nations capital has
reached triumphant conclusion, President
Cleveland having approved the recommended
ton Of the Rock Creek Park Commission as
TO the final purchase Of the necessary lands.
This concluding purchase exhausts the
money which Congress placed at the dis
posal Of the Commission, and although the
total acreage OF the park Is about three
hundred acres less than the Commission
hoped to be able to secure, the results as
q whole are highly satisfactory. With the
acquisition OF the several tracts referred to
IN the reqr est Of the Commission printed
elsewhere in The STAR it will be possible for
these who will control park improvements
to provide an artificial lake, which will at
once be source of pleasure and an aid to
sanitation; for. without material lowering
OF the lake waters. lower Rock Creek-now
nothing but a sewer-may be flushed as
frequently and as effectively as the au-
thorities desire. The Washington of today
Is grateful to those whose energy is re-
sponsible for the creation Of the park: the
Washington Of fifty years hence will be
much more grateful. The work Of fmprov-
ing the seventeen hundred acres or there
abOuts now within the park limits will
Necessarily proceed win elaboration. for
Congress IS slow to recognize the fact that
no better time than the present could be
found at which to expend considerable sums
OF money on public improvements that
would give employment TO many men who
are now almost crazed by compulsory idle
tess and the sufferings that are consequent
Aereon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

There Is something about a pistol or q
gun which seems to inspire the average
man and the average boy with an appar-
emily irresistible desire to point the weapon
at some one and to pull the trigger The
thousands Of lives that have been snufred
out by this habit-for such II appears to
be-and the daily additions to the list of
Casualties. point out the necessity for some
systematic method of dealing with this
particular form Of peril. Accurate knowl-
edge as to its nature and origin NAV be
difficult to obtain, but II Is worth trying
for II the tendency Is one which the nat
ural will OF the possessor vainly endeayors
TO overcome, or has been inherited, then
there should be movement toward the es-
Enlistment Of institutions similar to in
ebriate and insane asylums, where people
who didn't know 1t was loaded" could re-
ceive such treatment as would appear to
be beneficial II. on the other hand. the
conclusion is reached that the person who
In this way kills or mains a fellow-being
does so simply because he or she is thought
less and reckless. then the offender should
be catalogued with criminals. and COM
PEELED to suffer criminal penalty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
thing the income tax bill does is to come

thing the income tax bill does is to come
down on these invested funds and take 2
per cent every year out of these invested
funds, in order, II possible, to check the ac-
emulation Of the money by which the
widows and orphans are to be paid when
the breadwinner dies. .~
Is this all? Oh. no. 1t says, further, that
the company itself shall pay two per cent
on all It's income over and above its ordi-
nary expenses. Whatever is saved and in-
vested You must pay two per cent upon.
II you receive too much in the life insur-
Gnce company, II the premiums are larger
than the expenses of the policies to be paid.
the money Is returned to the policyholders.
That Is called dividends. But Ii Is not
dividends. 1t is only returning to the owners
tFat part Of their money which Is not
needed for the purposes for which 1t was
contributed But the law says that on all
this you must pay two per cent tax.
Does It stop here? oh, no! There Is an
other provision in this income tax law. 1t
says the individual taxpayer shall pay upon
all money or personal property received by
inheritance. bequest. or otherwise Why
otherwise? Because life insurance compa-
MES are in the habit of paying to widows
and orphans sums Of money to keep them
out OF the poorhouse, and to educate the
children when the breadwinner is dead. and
lest this should escape the taxgatherer two
per cent Is taken out of the pitiful sum
from the widows and orphans under this
beautiful law.
And this is the income tax which was
supposed to be leveled at the rich! This
income tax which singles out for it's shin
ing objects Of attack-singles out for those
whom 1t aims above all to cypress and i'm
poverish-the widows and orphans"
The American people do not want an in
come tax. The party that is temporarily
successful In compelling such a levy will
surely be a minority for many years after
the assessing effort Is first made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
Washington is deeply interested in t

Washington Is deeply interested in thu
American University-the wisely-plannet
educational institution which is to do 81
much for American civilization-for 1t 1.
now certain that the university will be on'
Of the most conspicuous among the many
elevating Influences the fountain-heads o.
which are or are to be located within the
District OF Columbia. Some little time ago
1t was announced that the general confer
encs5 of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, in quadrennial session at Memphis
had unanimously Endorsed the university
idea Now it seems certain that the Meth
odists of the south will enter with enthus
iasm into the project and do their utmost
to make the university a tangible something
at the earliest possible period. Already
there has been much of liberality displayed
and It seems certain that within a year OIL
two the first OF the big buildings will be
erected. With the aid Of the southern por.
ton OF the great Methodist body progress
can hardly be otherwise than rapid and
gratifying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
The Difficulties of Tact.

TITS hard to please everybody" said the
man with the mild disposition. IT was do
ing my best to be agreeable to the man who
sat in the same seat with me in the street
car this morning. 1 saw that he had grief
in his heart, and 50 as to be sure Of not
recalling anything unpleasant just talked
about the weather"
That was certainly a safe topic"
That's what thought. I commented on
the mildness of May, the delicious and UNI
expected GOODNESS Of the weather, and was
growing positively eloquent when noticed
that he had gotten gloomier than an under
takers trust. l was speechless; and In a
moment he said. as he choked back a sob,
Mister. won't you stop that kind Of talk
and switch of onto base ball, or something ?
I'm In the drug store business. and May is
the month we count on for the soda foun-
tain to pay our running expenses for the
whole summer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
A Forthcoming Local Competition.


From the NEW TUX sun.
We record with genuine interest the fact
that Gen. Thomas Launcelot Rosser the
great Virginian spouting geyser, is in per-
feet erupting form again. At Richmond, on
Wednesday, he sent into the air a word
stream DO feet long and two inches broad,
and so hot that IL fried in its own adjec-
tives Gen. Rosser has taken the contract
for heating the state house next winter
His next exhibition will be in a competi-
ton with Eagle, Number Six. Volunteer
Fire Company of Alexandria. 1t will be a
contest of wind against water. Gen. Ros-
ser's friends are confident that he will win
the prize-a silver-gilt spanner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
Better.

"Do you think that Col. Shufles Is the
right kind of a man to get Congress to at
tend to our business7' said a capitalist
He doesn't seem energetic
''Oh. he's all right"
But has he a great deal Of push?"
mo: better than that-he has a great deal
Of pull"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
Getting to the Sources of Libel.
From the Providence Journal

After the first Of next September II will
BIS a misdemeanor in New York to furnish
Information concerning persons or corpora
lions to newspaper representatives which
IL published would be nbelous In the
gathering of news more or less dependence
must be placed on the individual giving it.
and it is proper that those wilfuily decefv-
ing the papers should be called to account.
The general adoption of law like that re-
ferred to in the course of time might stop
a great deal of lying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
Chicago's First Reputation.

From the Chicago Herald.
1t has been the boast Of Chicago In the
past that, even with the catastrophe Of the
great fire to cripple her resources, she
never tolerated even a suggestion of repu-
diation of her debts 1t remained for a
PECULIAR sort of Chicagoan to stain her
honor so far as possible by refusal to pay
the claim Of the injured French exhibitors
at the worlds fair. And there is plenty of
money on hand to pay the claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
An Optimistic European,

Some time a change will come about
1t can't come In q minute:
Some time Wen see week without
A single crisis In IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
A Wide Dfstfnction,

"what a beautiful flower the poppy L."
said the stately girl.
Yes" replied the young man: they get
opium from peoples, don't theyT'
Really" replied the stately girl. ito me
peoples are purely matters OF aesthetics
not anaesthetics."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
A Thorough Contention.

Herbert" she said, tell me one thing,
and tell me truthfully. Were you ever in
toxfcated?"
WELL" replied the young man, II was
alright once"
What do you mesnY'
II had tooth pulled and took laughing
gas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
Let Wen Enough Alone.

Fond youth. though summer bids you shirx
For picnics ne'er forsake your work.
Close to your ONCE duties cling
Don't undertake to push a swing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

Perhaps Tailor Dove OF Germany might
consent to make a few bullet-proof over
coats for warships and 50 obviate future
difficulties with armor plate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

Potomac water resembles the celebrated
young lady OF fiction. who. when she was
good was very, very good. and when she
was bad, was horrid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Early Rising.

1t Is fine to see the sunbeams overtop the
eastern hill;
Bards have ever sung of sunrise, and. most
likely, always will;
But he who loves that morning nap. will
certainly agree
That the jolliest kind of sunrise is the kind
you do not see.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

Senator German is on the road to recov-
cry. but the Wilson bill IL not even con-
valescenc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

The insults offered the American flag by
drunken roysterers in Canada are of slight
consequence 1t is In Nicaragua that gen.
uine humiliation IS to be apprehended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

No doubt the Senate desires to close the
doors through fear that another tempta-
ton may wander in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

The Senatorial symphony now being per-
formed would be more satisfying IL it were
less forte in some places ana less piano in
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

1t seems that the American in Corea Is
not as popularity picturesque as is the Cor
can In America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

Mr.. Gladstone will soon be in a position
to go into politics with both eyes open, II
he chooses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-04

Ofn order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed to
any individual connected with the Of
ice, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Departmen 1t,
according TO tenor or purpose.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-07-14
Wondsrons Herculansnm.

most wonderful outdoor psrfor
nance is the Destruction Of Herculanenm
that is nov presented nightly at Broad
and Dauphin streets, Philadelphia The
vastness Of the entertainment, the
gigantic scenery, the veritable Roman
hippodrome, the scores Of famous per-
formers, grand ballots and great fire.
works displays combine TO make rep.
resentation grand and inspiring and one
that is attracting thousands upon thou.
sands of spectators. Hundreds Of peo-
pie from the surrounding cities and
towns have visited the great enterprise
and it has become the Mecca for all out
OF town visitors Those who have seen
the beauties and great variety OF feat
ures embraced in the Destruction Of
Herculsneum are loud in its praise
Seldom before has so large and beauti
fully costumed ballet been seen For
the first time Philadelphia Is treated to
exhibitions of fireworks equal to those
given at Manhattan Beach. The hippo.
drome excels All attempts hitherto
made to rival the sports Of ancient
Rome, while the scenery is positively
beyond comparison. It is a magnificent
production from beginning 70 end, and
one that cannot afford to be missed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-07-14
CALIFORNIA; CRISIS.
Another Fatal ARRAY In Sacra-
mento's Streets.
REGULAR TROOPS FIRED ON A MOB.

Several Were killed and wounded. and
More Trouble Is Anticipated Capt.
tai Under MARTA Iaw--Nine Lives Have
Been Sacrificed Since the Strike Began.
SAN FRANCISCO, July l4.-Sixteen days
have interviewed since the general strike
was inaugurated ON the Southern Pacific
system. AT least seyon and probably nine
human lives hive already been sacrificed
In the desperate struggle that is on be-
tween the railway company and the fed.
eral government on one side and the A.
r. L. on the other
The commercial loss has been enormous.
A seasons fruit crop, TO the value OF hun.
dreds Of thousands Of dollars, Is perishing
in the orchards There Is every indica-
ton that more men are 10 be slaughtered
in this industrial war; that the fruit
growers are TO see more Of their crop spoil
on their hands, and that the embargo on
commerce is TO be Indefinitely continued
II Is now three days since the federal
troops went into the field In northern Cal
ifornia, hut the end is not yet in sight.
In Sacramento the defiance became so
bold that the capital city is under actual
martial law. United States Marshal Bald
win has ordered the people to their homes
and babe them remain there until the
trouble IS over
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-07-14
People Don't Grow Famous in a hurry.

Carlsbad Sprudel Salt did not
become known in a day. 1t took
centuries to acquire its present
fame. For all diseases of the
stomach, liver and kidneys, as
well as in constipation, rheumat-
ic affections and diabetes, it is
without equal. Best results OBJ
tanned when out door exercise can
be had Obtain the genuine arti-
Gle, which has the signature of
ElsNER & MENDELsoN Co., Sole
Agents, on every bottle.