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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-09-12
A NUMEROUS
WEAPON.
The Terrible Hand-te-Hand Slaugh-
ter with Cuba'S Native Machete.

Cuba has terrible national wespon. In the
present conflict in progress in Cuba the ipsur-
gents have done such deadly execution with il
that the Spaniards have decided to arm their
own infantry with il in order to be able to meet
the insurgents on more nearly equal terms.
This weapon is the machete.
The mschete is the Central and South Amer
lean agricultural tool. 1t is pronounced as il
spelled mah-tchay-tay, with an accent on the
ly of the second syllable. 1t is the husband
mans implement in all sugar growing coun-
tries There are some 300 or 400 styles used in
Brazil, the Central American States, Mexico,
and San Domingo. Each country uses differ
ent blade. and of each there are about hun
dred varieties.
style, it is q murderous weapon in the hands Of
those accustomed to its use. 1t has played no
small part in the history of all uprisiHgs in the
Spanish-speaking provinces. But in Cuba it
has done such execution that il the island
should win her freedom the machete ought to
be included in the coat-of-arms of Cuba libra.
in Cuba every man possesses machete, no
matter what else he doesn't own. 1t is the tool
OF the Cuban workingman. With it he earns
has living cutting the sugarcane. Win IL he
cuts tho firewood for his own use Indeed, 1t
is Ratchet and knife combined for him.
Every Cuban. except those who live in the
big cities like Havana is familiar with the use
of the machete. The rank and file OF the Gu
ban insurgents. who come from the plantations.
are not skilled in the use OF firearms; but they
make up for it by the ierocity with which they
Engage In clOse-quarter encounters with Span
'sh soldiery with tbe faithful macbete. When
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Chang and Eng's North Carolina Descend

| [F1emingsburg Times Den1ocratI
A few miles from Mount Airy, N. c., were
| the homes of the famous Siamese twins Eng
and Chang, who were born in Siam of Chinese
parents in 1911. These twins travelled all oveI
| the world in charge of their manager, Mr.
| Bunker, whose name they finally assumed.
| They came at last into Surry County sight
seeing; they declared that it was the grandest
country they had ever seen, and having al
| ready made decent fortune, they decided to
buy property and settle permanently in
Surry.
They met and fell in love with Miss Adelaide
Yates, of Wilkes an adjoining County. Miss
Yates was in an awkward predicament, be-
loved by both, but neither could tell Of his
affection without the other hearing it. Finally
the matter was settled by Miss Sallie Yates,
a sister of Miss Adelaide, consenting to become
the bride of one and Miss Adelaide the other
The parents of the Misses Yates strenuously
objected to the double marriage but the
young ladies were not to be deferred, 50 they
eloped, met their lovers on the bank of q
little stream on the roadside near their home,
and, preacher being present, they were
quietly married.
The two couples settled within two miles
of Mount Airy, and for several years lived
together. Owing to domestic quarrels, how
ever, two homes were found necessary and
each built comfortable home. They lived
alternate weeks at each others homes and
each raised large family of children some
of whom still live and are among the most
prosperous and highly-respected people in
Surry County.
They were probably the most wonderful of
all human phenomena. They lived to an adj
vanced age and were clever law-abiding men.
1t is said that they would sometimes have
their little quarrels, and one would threaten
to kick the other over the fence. In 1874,
Eng who had been in falling health died
very suddenly. Indeed, on awaking one morn
ing, his BROTHER Chang, found that Eng had
died during the night Physicians were sum-
moned, but before they arrived Chang had
died, and they were buried as they had lived,
side by side.
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For years we have tried to secure for our
subscribers some easy way of preserving their
TRIBUNEs, and binding them in years.
volume at trifing cost. We have at last
found it, and we give here picture of tho
new binder.
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Col. Charles Anderson Dead.

Hon. Charles Anderson, Ex-Governor OF Ohio,
died at his home in Kuttawa Ky, Sept 2.
Col Anderson was born June /. 1914 at Sol
oiere' Retreat, 10 miles from Louisville. He
removed 10 Ohio at early age, and in 1865
was elected Observation-Disclosures of Ohio. On
tho death Of Gov. Brough he succeeded to the
Executive chair
He had previously served through tho civil
war, finally becoming Calonel of the 93d Ohio
BE married Miss Eliza j. Brown in 1888 at
Dayton, o., where be lived for many years.
Col. Anderson was brother of Robert Ander-
son, of Fort Sumter fame, and of the late Larz
Anderson, Of Cincinnati. Three children sur
vive him.
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Empress Eugsnie's Biunder.

An amusing incident occurred while the
pages were rehearsing the part they had to
play in these festivities They were chosen
from among the diminutive grooms in the
Emperor's stable, and when the costume was
ready, a pretty boy, who seemed about IL
years of age, was brought to the Empress for
her examination and approval The dress
pleased her, and she turned the boy around
to inspect him fully, setting his velvet cap
jauntly on his curls. which she arranged to
her satisfaction, adjusting his ruff, etc Then,
kindly patting his check she inquired
: How old are you, my little friend ?"
Twenty, madame!"
The scream of dismay which followed, and
the amusement of the bystanders, may be i'm
agined.
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He took part in the capture of Monticello,
KY in 1863 and in 1861 was made Brigadier-
General of Volunteers, and assigned to COM
mand the Cavalry Division of the Army of the
James. He entered Petersburg the same year,
and led the Wilson raid in the neigh borhood
of Richmond for 40 days. He entered Rich
mond April 3. 1865 at the head of division of
c0lored troops.
After the war. and until his retirement, Gen.
Kautz served in the West. He was the author
of several military works.
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In fact, one person can ride it without
tipping over by placing one Of the seats in
the center. 1t weighs about 50 pounds,
steers easily, and is not difficult to mount
or dismount The construction of the frame
admits Of ladies riding.
In England
FRONT DRIVING WHEEL
Of low stature is much in use. 1t is really a
descendant of the old high bicycle, as it
discards the chain and uses, as did that big
affair, the front wheel for both driving and
steering.
Its admirers claim many advantages for
it, it's chief one being its very light weight.
A 2l-inch machine, geared to 57-inch
frame, with full roadster equipments, does
not weigh more than % pounds.
The one shown is mans bicycle Of full
size, with a 66-inch gear, which is much
higher than most women use. Yet this,
as is illustrated in the accompanying pic
ture, taken from The Queen, can be ridden
by young girl in her ordinary dress. A
much lower machine is being built for
ladies' riding and the lowness of the frame
viii admit Of a longer skirt being worn.
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The Grand Canyon

of the Yellowstone is 200 feet deep. 1t has
been eIcavated out of hard volcanic rock.
You can imagine how many million years il
has taken to do this. 1t is wonderful COM
binstion in form and color. You ought to see
it. Probably you intend TO some time. Better
go this year. Rates are low. Send six cents
to Chas. s. Fee. General Passenger Agent of the
Northern Pacific 4. r., St. Paul, Mimi, for a
tourist book of the park.
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came near filling the bill, but three wheels
make more than bicycle The bicycle
built for two" is the invention of A. S.
Weaver of Hamilton, Canada. BE calls his
machine companion bicycle. The two
riders sit side by side, and the seats are so
arranged as to be adjustable to the differ
ence in the weights OF the riders, although
this is not necessary when there is less than
rs pounds difference.
When one first looks at the companion he
thinks that the wheel would tip over if
there were heavy person on one side and a
lightweight on the other, but so nicely has
the machine been constructed that nothing
Of the kind occurs
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NOVELTIES IN CYCLES.
Two New Machines that Have Made Theil
Appearance.

Appearance
Almost every day new designs in bicycles
are appearing and some of them seem to
have real merit, while others are merely old
models resurrected. Three new designs are
the Bantam bicycle, the English Quad
racycle, and the companion bicycle, ma
chine built to succeed the tandem. Each Of
these machines is the result of work in diff
ferent lines of cycling and represents a dis
tinct class. The companion is distinctly
a pleasure bicycle, and is designed for rid
ing in tie city or short road-runs.
The "Quadracycle is a racing machine,
and is built for speed.
THE BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO"
seems TO be success. The duplex cycle
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No. 15-A.

NO. 4o-A ts an open-face t5ievel In settings COM
Pensaton balance patent oreguet hairsprng hardened
and tempered IN form. White porcelain dial stem
WIND and pendant. set in a eold-Glietl engraved or
engine-turned pattern case Warranted to wear IKE
sold gold for ID years We win send this watch n any
or we will send this watch with THr NATroSAT TsTR
gNE for one year for Si47J for both watch and papec
Either nickel or gilt movement.
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THE BANTAM BICYCLE.

The Bantam, which is The name of the
new wheel, is easier to learn TO ride, it is
claimed, than the rear driver, though per-
sons accustomed TO that would find the
change awkward at first Although the
wheels are SO much smaller than those OF
the ordinary safety, the vibration is said to
be less perceptible.
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A. v. KAUTZ DEAD.
A Graduate of West Point and Brigade
General of Xulunteers.

General of Volunteers.
Gen. A. V. Kautz died at Seattle, Wash, Sept
A. Gen. Ksutz was born in Ispringen, Baden
Germany, Jan. 5, 1923. His parents came tt
this country in the same year. The son grad.
uated from West Point in 1852 and served in
Washington and Oregon until the civil war
He wa. appointed Captain in the 9th U. s. Cav.
in 1861, and served with the regiment through
the Pcninsuar campaign of 1862, until just
before South Mountain, when he was appointed
Colonel of the I'd Ohio Cav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-10
BOYes.RlCE.
FairfieId's Fairest and Best Attend Wedding Of
Popular Young People.

Fairfield, Oct. 9-(SpcclaL 1.-The home
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Rice on Main
street was last evening the scene of very
brilliant party when Fairfields fairest
and best gathered to witness the mar
rage of Miss Caroline Gould Rice to DR..
Edward Wheeler Boyer. The ceremony
being the full ring service was performed
IN very impressive manner by Rev.
A. Hayden of Augusta The bride wore
a beautiful gown of white satin full train
with trimmings of chiffon and pearl, and
carried bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Jeanette Rice as maid of honor and
Miss Christine Fogg of Augusta. Miss
Rice Wore an exquisite gown of light blue
silk and mouselinc dc sole and carried
bouquet of white carnations and maiden
hair fern. Miss Fogg wore most fash
ionable gown of white silk and lace and
her bouquet was of pink roses. Fred H.
Neal was best man. DR.. f. A. Knowlton
made a very efficient usher.
The entire house was beautifully decor
ated for the occasion; the parlor where
the ceremony took place was in green and
"Dltt piuhS duu sIillId& DSlnp INC
principal decorations. The other rooms
were done with ferns and bright red
berries were here and there seen. Guam
titles of cut flowers shed their fragrance
everywhere
The bride is one Of Farficld's well
known and popular society young ladies,
for number of years teacher in the
public schools, and favorite with old
and young. The groom came to our
village about four years ago and formed
partnership with DIR. l. F. fash under
the firm nam ut fash e. Boyer, which
continued till lo-cItly when the doctor
fitted up an office for himself. He Is one
of our most successful and popular physi-
clans and that the young couple have a
host of friends was shown by the many
and elegant gifts which they received
DR.. and Mrs. Boyer did not take a
wedding trip, but went at once to their
home on Main street, which has been
furnished In most tasty manner.
After the reception choice refreshments
were served the guests
Among those from out of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Bunker, Mr. and Mrs
G. Fl. Gushing and Master Stanley of
Thomasto n Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Fogg and
Miss Gertrude Stone Of Augusta.
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Deputy Sheriff Lancaster returned. this
noon, from Lincoln, where he was sum
moned by a coroner to take charge OF the
body of the strange man that was found
there, Tuesday, in a badly decayed state.
After he had viewed the remains and
learned the story he did not deem an in
quest necessary and ordered the body
buried. From the papers on his body ami
the initials on his watch it was thought
that be muers be +. b. LaBelle of
Fredericton, and dispatch from the chief
of police at that place set the matter al
rest and established his identity, rs n man
of that name was missing and bad been
gone about month. Coroner ancsster
left the money and other effects of the
dead man with the selectmen, to be turned
over the friends of the dead man in case
they show up.-Bangor Commercial,
Oct. 9.
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IN OWN BEHALF.
0urrant Put on the Witness
Stand to Tell His Story.
Admits That He Saw Miss Lamont
on Morning of April 8,
But Not After Ne Lei. Her on The Wsv to
Her School.

San Francisco. Oct. o -Theodore Dur
rant unexpectedly took the stand, this
morning. When Gen. Dickerson called
his name, the defendant arose from his
seat and with an elastic step walked to the
stand. He answered the questions in a
steady voice.
He testified that he was "a years of age
He knew Blanche Lcmont, having been
introduced to her by her aunt Mrs. Noble.
He was associated with her every week
when she visited the church. He acted
as usher at the morning services and as.
sisted in the choir. Whenever there was
anything wrong with the sun burners no
always repaired them
He met Miss Lemont, the morning Of
April s. at the corner of 2lst and Mission
streets, while on her way to the residence
of George X. King, to get him to help him
repair the sun burners. She told him that
she was going to the school and he invited
her TO walk along block with him.
II said would then accompany her to
school," continued the witness. "She said
she had no time, was already late, but
would be pleased to bave me accompany
her. l aoceded to the request We took
car and transferred at Larkin street, and
again at Sutter street She got off ut
Cough street to go to the school oon-
tinued to Webster street and went to tho
Cooper college
did you sec Blanche Lemont again"
Il never did, replied Durrant firmly.
He attended college three and half
years.
About noon he left the college and went
north on Webster street, bought few
nuts at fruit store on Clay street near
Webster and ate them He was away from
tho college about an hour. On his return
he saw on the blackboard the words: DIR.
Stillman will not lecture today" He took
II walk to Broadway, on which street no
met Student Carter.
He returned to the college about !, and
went to the library to look up authorities
connected with his graduating exercises.
He had there a talk with Student Diggins
about catarrh and advised Dggins to get
an atomizer.
Durrant was still giving evidence when
court adjourned for the noon recess.
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A ISLANDER SUIT
That Excites Much Attention
Up in Oxford County.
All the Result Of Trouble in a Kezar
Falls Family.
missing Note and Statements Thereabout
Basis Of the Suit.

Paris, Oct. "a suit began before the
supreme court, today, which has attracted
wide interest from the prominence Of the
persons involved and the peculiar phases
OF the affair. Moses NJ. Libby sues George
W. Towle for $4,000 for Islander. Both
gentlemen live at Kczar Falls Hon John
T. Swazey appeared for the plaintiff and
George F. Clifford and Edgar F. Gentle
man for the defendant.
AS told in court, Moses NJ Libby,
formerly grocer at Lynn, Mass came
to kezar Falls, nine years ago and opened
store and summer hotel He married
the niece of the defendant, who is very rich
and the autocrat of the town. Domestic
infelicities caused separation, and Mrs
Libby accepted in place Of her realty, Mr..
Libby's note for $3.50, secured by mortgage
on the property. She gave the papers to
the defendant for safe keeping.
Mr.. Towle discovered that Mrs. Libby
had never signed the note and spoke to
him about it, Mr.. Libby replied that it
was an oversight and accompanied Mr.
Towle to his store to sign it. Mr. Towlc
laid the note and mortgage ON the counter,
and while MIR. Libby was signing the
document went to another part Of the
store.
When he returned, according to the
plaintiffs story, he folded the note in the
mortgage and put both of them in the
safe
Mrs. Libby. who in the meantime had
been divorced from Mr. Libby and had re-
married her first husband. came to Kezar
Falls to settle with Mr.. Libby.
But on opening the mortgage the note
was missing and he refused to settle IN
less it was produced. Mr.. Towle, so the
plaintiff asserted, became provoked and
accused him of taking and destroying the
note, and subsequently used his influence
to drive the plaintiff into insolvency.
The defendant asserted that he never
folded the note in the mortgage nor put
1t in the safe. and that he did not accuse
the plaintiff of an indictable offence, so
there was no SANDER; that no act or word
of his caused the plaintiffs failure. The
case will be continued, tomorrow.
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The best wearing, most stylish, and
the greatest value of any $500 Mems
Shoes on the continent.
Best calfskin, dongola tops, solid
leather soles, with all the popular toes,
lasts and fastenings, and Lewis Cork
Filled Soles.
Each pair contains paid-up Acct
dent Insurance Policy for 800, good for
90 days.
Wear Lewis Accident Insurance Shoes
once and you will never change. The
insurance goes for "full measure"
Talk with your dealer who sells Lewis
Shoes.
SOLD BY r. L. hERSEY.
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STEAMER AFRICA LOST,
With Her Crew, White Crew Of Deserted Barge
Is Saved.

Stokes Bay Ont, Oct. o. - Monday
evening the steamer Africa OF Owen
Sound, coal laden and having In tow the
barge Severn of Toronto, coal linden, was
proceeding up Lake Huron for Owen
Sound when, owing to the heavy weather,
she was compelled to let the Severn 60
Tho Severn being stripped of canvas, had
to run before the gale until Loyal Islanj,
where she went on the beach and now lies
a total wreck.
The crew was saved by some fishermen
after being in The rigging 20 hours. They
say that soon after being cast off by tho
Africa the latter vessel, which had been
rolling heavily, suddenly disappeared. and
they think she went down with all on
beard.
The officers and crew OF tho Africa
numbered 10. The Africa's life boat and
life preservers were picked up on Loyal
island.
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BOWDOlN, is; ANDOvER. 10.
8owdon's Superio' Strength Won the Gam,
-McMiIan's Great Run.

Andover, Mass, Oct. 9.-Andovt
played strong game against Bowdoip,
today, but the superior weight of Bow.
doin's line told and Andover was defeated
Is to 10. Nevertheless the showing made
by Andover is very encouraging, as they
expested to be unable to score against
Bowdoin. Holman and Schriepp did The
best work for Andover, and Mcmillan
and Stanwood We're stars for Bowdoin.
The feature Of the game was a run of &C
yards by Mcmillan, scoring touchdown.
rhe line up.
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Oct. 9-An area of high
pressure covers the region east of the
Mississippi. The barometer has fallen
rapidly between the Mississippi river and
Rocky mountains and is lowest north of
Minnesota. The pressure Is increasing
west of the Rocky mountains Fair
weather prevails in all districts.
1t is warmer generally throughout the
Central valleys and northwest, and colder
Oh ths Atlantic and Gulf coasts
Fair weather will continue from the
Atlantic coast westward over the Central
valleys, with slowly rising temperature.
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CLOSELY QUESTIONED.
Witnesses In Prize Fight Contest Before
Grand Jury al Austin. Texas.

Austin, Tex, Oct. . --William Della
ney, DR.. Mcdonald, John McVey and Joe
Corbett of Corbttt's party, were before
the grand jury, this morning, and It Ia
learned that they were questioned very
closely as to the actions of Corbett and
Fit7simmoDs In preparing for n fight. It.
Is evident that the intention OF the grand
jury is To drive Corbett and FitZsimmons
out of the State by finding indictments
against them under the common law, for
assisting a fight on Texas soil Delaney
and party returned to San Antonio, this
afternoon
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Trotting at Bethel Fair.

Bethel, Oct. 9.-At the first days fair
of the Riverside Park Association, there
were good cattle and hall exhibits. The
3-minute class, purse $40, four entries,
was won by Viking. (NIarble); best time,
. 36M. The 2. 35 class, purse 500, four
entries, was won by Belle Wilkes, (Smith) !;
Fannie r., second; best time, 2.3+H.