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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
Oueen Of the Southern Hemisplere.

The omniscent Whitaker, under the
heading "British Possessions in Aus
tralasia," states that Melbourne, with
its suburbs, contained on 3lst Decem-
ber, 1894, IN estimated population of
444, S32 inhabitants, "being the most
populous city in the Southern Hemi-
sphere" We have always understood
Rio de Janeiro and Buenos .Ayres to
be also ir the Southern Hemisphere,
and, oddly enough, Whitaker himself
gives larger figures for both of these
cities than for Melbourne. The re-
mark is probably one that has been at
some time true, and has been carried
on from year to year.
In any case, the results of last weeks
census establish incontestably the
claim of Buenos Ayres to be the
largest city of South America and of
the Southern Hemisphere. With al
lowance for imperfections in the exc
cution Of the census, inseparable from
the way in which it was carried out,
the figure 655,6SS may be taken as
practically correct, and no other city
in this half of the world can lay claim
to possessing within 100000 of this
number of inhabitants. The popula-
tion of Buenos Ayres is thus larger
than that of any city of the United
Kingdom except London and Glasgow ;
it is considerably larger than that of
Liverpool or Birmingham, and it is
only about 900 less than the com
bined populations of Manchester and
Stafford. OF the great cities OF Europe,
only Paris, Berlin, Vienna, st. Peters
burg, Constan!inople and Moscow
surpass Buenos Ayres, and in North
America only New York, Brooklyn,
Chicago and Philadelphia. Our city
is the second city of the Latin world,
SURPRISING Madrid, Naples, and Rome
in Europe, and Rio Janeiro, Santiago,
Lima, and Mexico in tt.s New World.
The rate of growth is no less remark.
able than the actual size, for in the
last eight years Buenos Ayres has in.
creased by about fifty per cent. =
Buenos Ayres Review.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

There appear to have been original
ly two geographically distinct bands
or divisions of the Bannocks, and to
this fact, which has not been under
stood generally, is due much of the
confusion that has existed regarding
them. The main home of the Ban.
nocks appears to have been in South
eastern Idaho, whence they ranged
into Western Wyoming. The country
actually claimed by the chief of the
southern bands in treaty lay between
latitudes forty-two and forty-fve de-
grees and between the 113th meridian
and the main chain of the Rocky
Mountains. Their country thus sepa-
rated the homes of the Wihinasht Sho-
shoni of Western Idaho and the
Washaki Shoshoni of Western Wyo-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

River. II branch of the Snake. in East
ern Idaho Specific mention is not
made of the Bannocks by Lewis and
Clark, who passed through the coun.
try just north of Salmon River in
1903. These explorers, however, may
have included them under the general
term Shoshoni; unless the "Broken
Moccasin" Indians mentioned by them
are identical with the Bannocks.
In all probability the Salmon River
Bannocks here mentioned had recently
crossed the mountains from the east
ward owing TO pressure by the Black
feet, as it is certain that the former
claimed as their laud the southwest
ern portions of Montana, containing
some of the richest portions of the
Territory, in which are now situated
Virginia City, Bozeman City, and
many other towns of Importance The
number of this band in 1858 is I'M
known, although Stevens remarks that
they had been more than decimated
by the ravages of the smallpox and
by the inroads of tue Blackieet. In
iooJ tutif uuhber WIS eStliuuteu NOT
to exceed 500, probably m overesti-
mate, since their lodges numbered
fifty, which would give them about
$50 persons. The estimate of 1885 in
cludes them with the Shoshoni and
Sheepeaters of this reservation, and
collectively they numbered 667.
Ii is probable that at not very re-
mote period, perhaps before horses
reached their country, the scattered
bands of Bannocks were united in one
locality, probably the southeastern
part of Idaho, where they were pressed
upon by, and to some extent incor-
porated with the Shoshoni bands
proper, They belonged to the buf.
falo-hunting class OF Indians, and APP
pear to have been widely rowing
tribe, fact which favored their dis.
persal and separation. Their Ian
guage differs markedly from those of
other tribes OF the family, the Utes,
Comanches, Paviotso, etc.
Practically nothing is known OF the
former organization of the Bannocks,
and of the bands which made up the
tribe. Wherever met they were known
simply as Bannocks. Four band
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
A New Treadle Boat.

Our illustration represents the lat
est departure in water cycling, which
is pSoving very popular in some OF
the large parks OF Germany. Treadle
boats are not of such very recent in
vention, but the peculiar construction
of this latest contrivance and the rap
idity of motion which it affords is
worthy of notice.
First of all, the new design is not in
the shape of boat. and does not adj
NIT of the carrying of passengers.
The machinery is just above the sur
face of the water, only the wheel
comes partly beneath it.
The position of the man in the boat
is exactly like that of the rider on his
bicycle. The weight of the entire
apparatus does not exceed fifty kilo
grams. 1t is asserted that a ride on
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
Description OF Fight Of Sea Monsters.

The British oil-tank steamer North
ern Light, Captain Parton, which ar.
rived this morning, brings to port a
fish story. The Northern Light plies
between this port and Rotterdam. She
sailed from the former port, calling
at Shields to replenish the coal bunk
ers, and resumed her voyage. The
ship made northern passage, passing
through the Pentland Firth, which
separates the mainland from the Ork-
ney Isles. When about $50 miles west
of Rock Hall, the weather at the time
being clear, the captain said that the
officers had just returned 10 the deck
from below, having finished their
evening meal, when the officer on
watch drew the attention of the cap
tam to great disturbance on the sea,
about nine miles ahead A general
rush was made for glasses to investi-
gate the cause of the commotion, when
large whale was sighted, apparently
in deadly conflict with some marine
monster, which appeared to be revolv-
ing over the whales back. Soon the
Northern Light was abeam of the ma
rine contest, which was plainly visible
to the naked eye. II proved to be a
fight between the whale and an enor
nous fish called the "thrasher," the
deadly enemy of the whale A meet
ing of the two always results in a
fight. generally ending in the death of
the whale, it was explained.
The near approach of the steamer to
witness the duel did not in the least
deter the thrasher from delivering his
two enormous fins or horns with tre-
mendous force on the whales back,
which at every blow tried to get out
of his way by diving, and at times
jumping partially 1ut of the water in
its frantic efforts to avoid the enemy.
Meanwhile the Northern Light drift
ed slowly ahead, and as time would
not permit those on board to witness
the finish, the steamer proceeded on
her course, but for some time after
wards they could he seen long dis
tance astern, still fighting furiously.
New York Post
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
Lions Recognize Their Old Trainer.

The big African lion and lioness lay
yawning in their cage at the Glen
Island Zoo yesterday. 1t seemed as if
nothing could rouse them from their
laziness, when, of a sudden and with.
out any apparent provocation, they
arose to their feet. Then, emitting
the most frightful roars, they dashed
themselves against the cage bars. The
tigers in the next cage became inter.
ested and contributed their roars and
growls; the great elephant Zlane be-
gan .trumpetirg, and soon such din
shattered the air that the little fawns
and deers aud the baby zebra ran
trembling to their sheds, while the
monkeys tried to hide at the bottom
OF their cages.
Keeper Walter Bannister and his as
sistants were surprised. The lions
continued to bound and roar. Just
then an old man forced his way through
the crowd.
'1'm afraid this is all my fault" he
said to Bannister. ''My name is Tom
Leroy, and I've handled lions all my
life"
AS he spoke he stepped over the rail.
ing. Bannister recognized the name
as that of an old lion tanner, and at
once made way for him. The man
went close to the cage and thrust both
his arms through the bars. The spec
tators expected to see Leroy torn to
pieces, but the lions quieted down
and began to lick the mans hands.
He explained to Bannister afterwards
that he had trained the lions to do
many tricks years ago, aud had trav-
eled with them for several seasons. He
had not seen them for years, yet they
recognized him the moment he came
within sight of the cage, and made an
uproar that was quieted as soon as he
oaressed them. The beasts passed
through several dealers hands before
going to Glen Island, aud it was not
known that they were trick lions un'
til Leroy so informed Mr.. Starin's
representatives New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

county papers under the nom de plume
which has made her "Aunt Betsey' to
all the Catskill Mountain folk.
Aunt Betsey's twins are called
Jack" and "Miss Bruno" are very
affectionate. and can discount most
folks in the line of hugging. They
also bestow upon her warm, wet kisses
from their ardent black snouts. When
she boxes their ears they cry with n
sound that greatly resembles Il pigs
squeal. They have had their pictures
taken in Aunt Betsey's arms, after
some difficulty, for Jack insisted on
knocking off Aunt Betseys glasses with
his paw, and Bruno clawed at Aunt
Betsey's Sunday.go.to meeting gown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

ming. They we're found in this region
in 1859, and then claimed 10 have al
ways lived there, claim corrobofated
to some extent by Bridger's statement
that he had traded with them in this
country for thirty years, which fixes
their occupancy rs far back at least as
1929.
They were found also in 1888 by
Captain Bonneville on the Port Neuf,
just north of the present Fort Hall
reservation. Bridger states that when
he first knew them they numbered
1900 lodges, or about 1000 persons.
Many Southeastern Idaho Bannocks
affiliated with the Washaki Shoshoni,
and in 1859 had extensively intermar.
ried with them. Some Of the South.
eastern Idaho Bannocks, to the num-
Der of 500 or 600, were placed upon
the Wind reservation, Western Wyo.
ming, which was established in 1869.
They now appear to be classed official.
ly ms Shoshoni. Fort Hall reservation
was set apart by Executive order in
1859, and 600 Bannocks consented ia
remain upon it in addition to large
number of Shoshoni. Most OF them
soon wandered away, however, and as
late as 1874 an appropriation was
made to enable the Bannocks and Sho.
shoni scattered in Southeastern Idaho
to be moved to the reservation. The
Bannocks Mt Fort Hall were said to
number i22 in 1885.
The second band was found by Gov.
ernor Stephens in 1853, further to the
north. They then lived on Salmon
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

aims few weeks ago, and Aunt Betsey,
who is somewhat of wag and will
have her little joke with the city folk
who stop at her roadhouse on the turn
pike, declares that she went ont hunt
ing one day and brought them back in
her apron. No one gainsays this, for
sixty bears were captured this last year
in Greene County, in the Catskills,
whereof the bounty has been duly paid
and recorded by the authorities, and
Aunt Betsey's prowess Is known
throughout the country side.
Aunt Betsey is typical mountaineer
and a local celebrity, fresh checked,
vigorous and muscular as an Amazon.
Her brawny arms are match for the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

plunge is made the ballast will be
gradually released, thus allowing the
contrivance to slowly settle to the
bottom of the falls. If it is found that
the force of the water has been under
estimated the inventor intends to re.
lease all ballast and make one of the
most notable balloon ascensions known
to history.
Mr.. Bartholomew is anxious to
make the trial in the summer of 1896.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

civilization. In the Indian language
the word Bannock is "Pan-a-i-ti." 1t
means Southern People" They have
seldom sent representatives to Wash
ington; indeed, the Indian officials do
not recall visit to the Great Father
from this tribe. They are tall, athletic
looking people, great hunters, and are
intelligent as a rule. They speak the
Snake language familiar to the tribes
of the Shoshone family.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

fisticuffs of any man in the neighbor-
hood. and her wits are as sharp, says
the New York World, as the original
Dame Van Wrinkles.
Aunt Betsey sells "soft" drinks, ci-
gars, popcorn and sugar candy from
the front porch of her cottage, and the
summer guests in Rip Van Wrinkles
land rop in passing for glimpse Of
her twin bears. Beyond this, Aunt
Betsey is bit of literary character,
and writes quaint little screeds for the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
Korean College Boys.

Roanoke College, in Virginia, seems
likely to become the educational head
quarters of Koreans in this country.
Surh Beung Kiu OF Seoul has been a
successful student at Roanoke since
January of last year, and now Whang
Hyen Mo has arrived at the college to
study English.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

names were obtained recently by DR..
Hoffman, and fifth is given by School
craft. These are Kutshundika, or
Buffalo Eaters; Penointikara, Sugar
or Honey Eaters; Shobopanaiti, or
Cottonwood Bannock; Yambadika, or
Root Eaters, and Waradika, or Rye
Grass Seed Eaters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
No Bull Fights at the Atlanta Fair.

The bull fights at Atlanta, Ga, have been
called OFF. At a meeting of the Exposition
directors resolutions were adopted instruct
ing the President to order the Mexican viilaSo
conoessionnaires to do away with that iea-
ture OF their show. The decision OF the
Board will be fought by the concessionnaires,
who have been making every arrangement
to make this big attraction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
THEG A. R. BNCAMPMBNT.
The Twenty-ninth National Convention
to Be Held At Louisville, Ky.
FIRST MEETING IN THE SOUTH.

The Kentucky Metropolis Prepared to En-
tertain 100000 visitors---The Warriors
OF tho Confederscy VIII Welcome tho
Soldiers OF the North---The Programme
I Arranged by tho Order.
recent count OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic shows that there are still 3s5. 900
warriors enrolled upon its books. Fully
one-third Of these will make the journey to
Louisville, Ky, where the twenty-ninth
National Encampment Of the Order will take
place on September II to 1s. Many OF the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28

the lake on one of these machines is
exceedingly pleasant and exhilirating,
and in smooth weather more than ten
miles can be covered in an hour. The
inventor is Don Ramon Barea, of
Madrid, Spain.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
AUNT BETsEY AND HER BEARS.
A Remarkable Catslxiii Dame with q
Famous Pair of Twins.

Aunt Betsey Lewis, of Haines Falls,
N. Y, is the foster-mother of re-
markable pair of twins. They are two
small black bears, with sharp teeth,
wicked eyes and short, strong, ungain-
ly legs, which terminate in broad
paws and business-like claws. They
were captured in the Catskill Mount
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
WILL RIDE OVER NIAGARA.

Michigan Aeronaut Arranging to
Make the Perilous Journey.
Jackson, Mich, has resident who
is devoting time and money to further
a scheme to successfully go over Mia
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-28
Germans to Train Chipa's Army.

The Chinese Goyernmsnt has announced
its plans Tor the reorganization Of its army
and navy on modern basis The GJrnan
system will be adopted. ;s"s N -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-11

There is not Il housewife i'll the land
who has 10, felt by experience the nd.
vantages OF tho Wilson law i'll the re-
duced cost Of % per cent on WOODEN
goods alone. and the Republican con.
Rress that attempts to restore the Me
hlnley duties OF 33 per cent on raw
wool ana - per cent on wooden fabrics
s$ill only evoke ridiculc and disgust.
The Wilson law removed the tax one.
half Oh wooden goods and altogether on
raw wool. The compensatory balance
III favor of the wool growers has been
so remarkable III better prices and de
mand as to make even the flock masters
advocates of the new tariff. Reduced
prices to purchasers who use about
5000 600 worth Of wooden goods a
year, IN average Of $l2 per capita for
tho whole country, cannot be restored
TO the Mckinley figures, and the party
thut advocates It simply iiirts with dis
itlutlon, -Philadclphia Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-11
A LONG LOST WATCH.
General Shelby Has Hopes of Receiving II
ANer Many Years.

General 10 Shelby received some well
come news recently, which ho made
known to friends. He is of the opinion
that the news Will ultimately reeul, in
his securing again tho gold watch that
was once his fathers and was stolen in
lS4S ut Lexington. Ky.
In lS4S General Sholby, who was
then but young man, was employed at
Lexington by Colonel Samuel Jackson.
He slept i'll room over tho business
house and was the owner Of a fine gold
watch that had been carried for many
years by his father. AT the death of tho
elder Shelby it was presented to General
Sholby by his mother. One morning it
was stolen from his room by sneak
thief, and no trace of it was discovered,
and the watch was given up as lost.
That was iii 1850, and from that time
until IL few days ago no tidings had ever
come to HIM of the watch Some DAYS
ago he received II letter from Il gentle
man at Peach Orchard, W. Va. in
which he said he was in possession of IL
watch, and had been for some time.
which contained General Shelby S name,
and he had understood it was his prop.
N''S az VIZ 'tiiic' anu III WTOtc 10 learn
II he was Sill! alive, and, if so, whether
he cared In have the timcpiece returned.
Tho letter awakened emotions and
memories that had slumbercd for nearly
half century. and General Shelby be-
came possessed Of II deep desire to SEQ
the watch again and have it in his pos
session. Hc said he would see that word
WAS sent to tho man to forward the
watch and name IL suitable reward for
1t when II arrived. Tho watch, as
watches wore valued Mt that time, was
superior one i'll every respect kan.
sas City Journal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-11
"TRAMWAY BILLY"
An Intelligent Little Black Dog and His
Cunning ways.

Cunning WnJs.
Living some distauco from the center
of tho city Of Denver, l have occasion to
ride great deal on the Traniway cars,
which Is the name given to one of the
street railwayS III this western city.
Several times II little black dog has been
II fellow passenger. He il n bright, i'll.
tclligcnt. good naturod looking fellow
and appears rs if he was accustomed to
dine upon the best of food three times
day. Ho lis called Tramwny Billy and
seems. by general consent, to have be-
come the property of the Tramway com
IaHy.
Billy formerly belonged to q private
family, but they could not keep him Mt
horne, for he would run away to the
depot where the cars came in md
seemed to enjoy very much taking rides
about the city. He rides over the entire
system, sometimes going out az fur as
University Park. Montclair or River
side. All the conductors and motormcn
know Billy and make great deal of
him
Whenever ho wishes to board car,
no goes to the proper side of the street,
because he seems 20 understand that the
cars stop only at certain places, and
waits there. They always stop the car
for Billy as much as for any other pas
sengcr. He is always greeted very cor
daily. Sometimes he is undecided in
regard to what car ho will take, and MS
one comes along. lie seems to think that
il would be better for him to wait until
the next one comes. Then the conductor
or mUtolman calls out, Come, Billy,
come and take ride" Billy usually
accepts this invitation SO Hospitality OK
tended, Ho often occupies the seat on
tho front of the car beside the motor
man
Need wo say that Billy is great
favorite with the employees of the road !?
"Wby. rs one conductor expressed il .
''if person wants 10 get into trouble,
just let him attack that dog The boys
would fight until the last minute for
Billy.
Oh, yes, they feed him well! Whom
ever the cars stop at an eating station
he always expects to receive n lunch
One day motorman said to conductor
when they were stopping ut one of these
stations ut the terminus of u line:
"Oh, Get Billy something to eat
He's hungry"
Hos the biggest beggar l ever saw
never saw him when he didn't want
something to eat. - replied the other.
Sometimes Billy is invited to dine at
the homes of his friends. One day about
noon Billy, i'll company with IA gentle
man, got on II car. After riding several
blocks they alighted and Went up the
steps Of a house, Probably Billy had
accepted an invitation TO take dinner
out that day.
Perhaps some day my little readers
may have the pleasure of visiting Den.
Yer, tho Queen City of the Plains, and
may then have an opportunity to form
the acquaintance Of Trnmway Billy -
Matte j. Atkins in lions Herald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-11
How to Make n Ball,

A homemade ball that costs nothing
to make and is really serviceable can be
made byany boy. Take an ordinary cork
and cut II as round us possible making
1t the size of an ordinary marble. Then
tear oil very marrow strips of rag aud
WIND these one nj II time around the
cork until the ball is Of the desired size.
Then cover it with cloth, or if YOU can
get pair of your fathers or big broth.
er's discarded heavy dogskin or buck
skin winter gloves cut out four auarters
from them, shaped to the ball, and get
your sister to stitch them together for
yon with stout wnXcd linen thread as "A
strong and durable cover
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-11
A Cycle Clubs Mascot.

1t was conceded on all hands that tho
parade of the Union Mems Cycle club
was one Of the pleasing incidents Of the
building trades councils big procession
III Chicago on Labor day. The club at
tracted general attention, but the clubs
mascot, little Eddie Hol!istor, was ut all
times the special center of interest and
curiosity. Eddie is not yet years of
age and looked amusinRly diminutive
when on wheel and surrounded by the
other members of the club. He is an in
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-11

Il EEpiNG PACE WITH TIME-DR. a. d. BAR
~ REL has put in new Electric .rst--rr.ra
Motor 10 ruu the iuaciucry OF his Dl- 49,
ne ami L. take IN place of his strmnoIrTIfY
motor, which has Zone such 'Nccli"ut work IN Tho
past IL office has been thoroughly renoN n ci
ANA Improved ~ The past few months aud is now
,nr OF 10" beet equipped and tttrdup Dental E>iab-
ilShm MS IN ia" N"uI. lie has all the latest im
ri"i"n instruments with The Eno" Lodge OF twenty
i've year. 'Nicrirncc III The us, at dental iusiTu-
mems. lhis i worth something To you. Can yOu
leaiis"it 'nlu"' Or. y. u. BARNErT is hIed
lot Tn" Dental business with plenty OF Dental
material to do all kinds ot Dental work at prices
satisfactory To- all 'lIs>c. ut ',,..plo
Or \. u BARRETT DEEIisr
orc" Nr'i =, and ~ Nnis street. opposite ferry
tost landing, Norfolk, "a. Office hours from,
n mior m. ielg-tf