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The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29
PATIENT INDIAN FISHERMAN.
Hos They Catch White Fish in the Rapids
at Sauit Ste. Marie.

Ho.x They Catch White Fish in the Rapids
at Sault Ste. Marie.
For many years the waters OF the
Fails of st. Mary have been dotted by
the canoes of Indians who, In the prim-
tive mode Of their forefathers. have
gathered the harvest OF white fish that
has been their principal source Of live
iihood. Early in the century thous-
ands Of braves and their families an
nuaIly made Sault Ste. Marie their
headquarters during the summer
months At no other place could the
p9latable white fish be caught SO
easily and in such quantities. An
hours work with the scoop net In the
bands of dexterous fisherman suf-
feed to load the birch-bark canoe to
the gunwales The nets in those days
were made after the style Of baskets,
OF bass-wood withes, and bore but lit
lie resemblance to those of the pres
ent day The supply was boundless.
The steady advance of civilization and
the Entertainments Of the white men
have driven away most OF the In
dams and fish have become scarce. The
fishermen who remain still employ the
method of days gone by. Canoes are
run out in the rapids. two men to
each. One handles the dip net, the
other keeping the canoe stationary
while the net is thrown. The net is
attached to a handle from twelve to
fifteen feet in length, and across its
mouth has a diameter Of three to four
feet. Like Patience on a monument,
the Indians sit quietly in either end
Of the canoe, sometimes for minue,
again perhaps. for ten, eagerly watch
Ing the bottom for the approach OF
school of fish, which can be easily seen
in the clear waters. With marvellous
dexterity the canoe is kept at stand
still in the swiftly flowing water with
the aid of a pole. The fish swim up
now they are in reach. and with a
graceful sweep the scoop goes down,
the canoe being released at the same
time Up the net is lifted, and its
load of silyery beauties is deposited
in the canoe by deft throw of the
net, which is turned inside out. The
canoe is then padded and poled up
stream. Again and again Is this pro-
cess repeated, until the days work
is done. Hard work it is, too, es-
pecially early and late in the season,
when the weather is cold, and ice ad.
heres to the net Time was when the
fish were so plentiful that but little eff
fort was necessary to get all that was
required. and more, too. Such is not
the case to-day. A few years and the
fishing of the Indians in the rapids
will be a thing Of the past. There are
only from six to eight canoes en-
ployed now, while few years ago
there were from sixteen to twenty.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29
Mexican Store.keepinS.

Among the Mexlcans every store and
magazine bears a title. Lt used TO
amuse me, writes Capt. ]. G. Cochran,
in Journal Of American Folklore, to
see that the Store Of the Two Hemis-
pheres was probably not over two
yards square of our measur ement and
that the Magazine Of the Globe Was
carrying stock worth not cent more
than s25 at the outside; but one must
accept each country as he finds it, and
/ am compelled to say that in the
larger cities of Mexico there are num-
bers of finely stocked emporia of diff
ferenr classes of goods
The position of clerk in one Of
these great mercantile establishments
is much in demand, for what reason
would be hard to say, excepting that
the comparative seclusion of the young
women makes it somewhat difficult to
meet them often, unless one be spe-
cial attendant in dry goods store,
in which case conversation is allowed
to flow unreservedly.
If the clerk be young, handsome,
well-mannered, bright and of good
family, it generally takes about four
hours for young lady to buy paper
of pins. An intelligent clerk may
have a great amount of information to
impart upon the subject Of pins If
the intending customer have dove-like
eyes, gentle voice, tiny soft hands,
and rich old daddy. There are long
pins, short pins black pins, white
pins, American pins, English pins,
and many other varieties, all of which
| have heard described at length; but
l never found it in ny heart to grum-
BILE at the delay, and always have
murmured, BLESS you, my children,
bless you," leaving the more earnest
expressions of disapproval to the
cross old ''duennas," for whom ma an
tagonism dates back to the days when
l was lieutenant in Arizona, ever so
many years ago.
In all these mercantile establish
ments there is the singular custom of
peion, which apparently counterbal-
ances any attempt at Overcharging on
the part of the proprietors. When you
become regular customer, tiny tin
cylinder is provided and hung up in
the store in full view of everybody,
marked with your name and number
Every time that you make purchase
a bean is dropped into the cylinder, and
at stated times these are all counted;
and for every sixteen or eighteen, de-
pending upon the commercial gener-
osity of the firm, you are allowed six
cents in money or goods.
This custom must be one Of great
antiquity. The word "pelon" means
a stone or other crude weight with
which it was in ancient days CUSTOM
ary to balance the scales used in the
market.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29
A WARNING.

The BEE begs leave ta ,all the
attention of the District commits
sloners TO a peti ion tha IL being
circulated in this city, IN the in
trest of a notorious libertine as
one OF the trustees of the public
schools.
If it is the intention of the
Commissioners TO make a coange
In the personal of the school
bo lrd it is hoped that they VII
not appoint ma1 on the board
who's reputation is that of a de-
s'royer Of female honor.
The only merit this applicant
has, is his Icing propensities.
Before any change or appoint
ment is made it is hoped that the
commissioners will consult the
best citizens and also the teach
ers of the public schools
The BEE cannot see any fault
with the present members Of the
board nor do the people find any
fault in them
If it is the intention of the com
missioners to make change,
any of the following will be &C
ceptabe to the people: Daniel
Murray, DR.. John R. Francis
DR.. Sterling, NJ. Brown, DR.. S.
X. Watts, Lawyers James A.
Meriweather and j H. Smith and
DR.. Jerome R Riley. No teach
ers honor will be in danger with
such honorable men on the
school board.
The teachers will be as safe
with any of these men as they
are now.
In forme" years no teacher
was safe in our public schools
but we are confident that Col
Ross will appoint good men.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29

would thrust himself upon some one
who by accident obtained a high
Official position.
Among few of the whites as
among the colored, the thought is
entertained that official positions
make leaders aud give TO the high
office-holder the right of leadership.
Many lack" has been made a
gentleman and many gen .ienan
a s.jack.''
The leadership The BEE is advo-
eating and shall advocate, is the
emancipation of the Negro from
class OF socalled representative
Negroes who are continually posing
before the world as leaders, but
who have misled and are now
misleading.
1t is bad argument to say that
the worli Will not accept the Negro
in a "bulk."
The Negro is an American, and
while it is admitted that a number
of them are restrained, if not
almost all, from exercising the
nights of cit;z .nship; and while
hey may not be accepted in b
bulk" they all demand protect on
under our flag and constitution.
If our constitution means any,
thing, it means that we all are
equal.
Admitting that we all are eq1al,
We are recognized according to or
position iD life, and, no doubt, our
learned contemporary will admit
before it leaves this sacred SOL
to 60 from whence no traveller
has yet returned, that a new lead
ership is necessary to teach rev
ideas and new methods
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- CIIESAPEARE
AND ONO
RAILWAY.
ROutp
Schedule in effect May 18th. 1894.

Schedule in effect May 18th. 1894.
Trains leave daily from Union Station
Il P.l Sixth and 3 streets.
Through the grandest scenery in Ameriea
with the handsomest and NEST complete
solid train services West from WashingDn.
2:25 p. NJ, ,DAILY-"Cincinnati and ST. IAUS
SpeciaP'-Solid Vestibuled, New ly Equipped
Electric lighted, Steam heated tram, viii
Pullmsn's fine st sleeping ears Washing'on
to CiDcinU ati, Indianapolis. & st. Louis. w iB
out change. Dining car from WashiHgt1n
Arrives Cincinnati 500 a. m; Ind ianapo :,
1880 a. m; Chicago 5:l5 p. M, and ST. Louis
$50 u. IN.
lilo p. NJ. DAILY-The famous az. F. +.
Limited'-A Solid Vestibuled train Witn
dining car and Pull man Sleepefs. for Ciacn
natl, Lexington Louisville, and Hot Springs
Va. without change. Observation car from
Hinton. Arrives Cincinnati 800 y. m: Lex
ington. 500 p. NJ; Louisville $40 p. m. ln'
tiianapolis, Il:20 U. m; Chicago. 7:31 "a, N
and 81. Louis. 7.I5 a. IN. Connects in h0L
Depot for all points.
1857 \. II. FXCEPT SUNDAY--For
Point Comfort and Norfolk, Va. Ouy rail
line.
225 P. NJ. DAILY--Express for Gordon vile
Charlottesville, WaynesboIo, StauntOn, ana
principal Virginia points; daily excepi SIN
day for Rich mond.
Pullman locations and tickets at company
offices, 5l3 and Il2l Pennsylvania aveuH.-
II. W. FTLlE.,
General Passenger Agent
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29
Deserted Towna,

1t is said that there are in the State
of Kansas twenty weli-built towns
without single inhabitant. Saratoga.
in that State, has $4,000 opera
house, large brick hotel, a $40. 900
dollar school house, and a number of
fine business houses; and yet there is
not single person to clail.- that city
as his home. At Fargo herder and
his family constitute the sole popula-
tion of what was eaes an incorporated
city ~,aa
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29
RAILROAD
Baltimore & Ohio X. r.
Schedule In effect Nay 13th. Is 5

Schedule IN effect Nay 13th. l>5.
Leave Washington from staten cornerot
New Jersey Avenue and CstTeti..
For Chicago and Northwest. E-st.buleo
Limited express trains ll:31 a. In.. >.-s. p. m
For Cincinnati, st. Louis, and indianapolis,
night.
For Piusburg and Cleveland express
daily 1890 a. N. and s:l9 2. m.
For Lexington and Stzunton. H. a. m.
For Winchester and way Stations Is: % D. m.
For Lurzy. Natural Bridge. RoanOke. knox.
vile, Chattanooga, and Memphis and New
Orleans Il:20 p. N. daily; SeeEtns Cars
through,
For LIray. s:i5 p. N. daily
For Baltimore weeks days KISS, $40. 6;s5
xl0 20 xII-S9. a. N. xl2.l0. x12.50, l25
T3-C0 3-35, x4-3. 4-3I. x5-s5 x5.I0, xj.}0,
5.S5, x6.31. $50. xs.09 3 =. xg.00 HEP, M
so. x9gj, xI3.to a N exl2-l0. xl23J, 100
x300, 3-25. 4l3l N5I95 z-5.lu, 6.3g, x3.OU. xg.OO
Ills. ?. Ii. xl2el. night
For Annapolis. 10 and $50 a. m, L Is and
asp. ID Sundays. SD a m.s 4.3l p. IN.
For Frederick, = -. - - fII.5g am, zIl5,
ii,5D, p N
For Hsgerstown, FL. y a N. and t530 p. m.
For Boyd and say points. 4S.4J p. m.
For GaiIhersburg and way points, 1000
Tc-Vu- p. H. 49, 49, Eta-5S z0S00i ,utf
s9.i9. I'LL - p N.
For Washington Junction and way points,
S9.G0, = > a. u, si-l3 p Express trains stop
ping at principal stations only. fi.30 1880 ,. m
ROYAL Blue LINE FOR NEW YORK
AND PHILADELPHIA.
All trains Illuminated with pinieh light
For PhiladeIphia. New York, Boston, and
the East, week days, e >, Dining Car t7.O
Dining Carr, S.00. tl0.6J. a N. Dining Carr,
IL 50, tl2-3Q, Dining Carr 3 %, (5-05. Dining
Carl 500 o. N. il2.9l night. Sleeping ear
open at 19.Oo O'ciOek) sundays. 4.5j Dining,
Car. go Dining Car, ~" a. ID. Dining Tar,
12.30 Dining Car, $40, 5.05 Dining Carr N0
12.0l night Sleeping Car open for passengers
1900 N.
Buffet Psrlor Cars on all day trains.
For Atlantic City. i:55 IO:DI and u 80 a. N.
l2:3U p. m. sundays As q. m. l2s0 p. IN.
Except Sunday. Daily. 2Sunday only.
Express trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels
and residences by Union Transfer Company
on orders left at ticket offices, 6l9 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, New York avenue and fE
teenth street n. W. and at depot.
r. b. CAMPBELL, CHAS. o. SCULL.
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29
DIR. GORDON,

Ohs oonDOAt
tells your complete
past, your present life, ,
your entire future. the
names of your loved
ones, what you should
do TO avoid trouble or
disappointment, how
to cpYer lost or stol-
en- property. ) n e
changes misfortune in
TO good luck, tells you
how your busi n e s s
transactions Will turn
out and how to make
them successful. She
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29
A Freak of Nature.

There is a curious freak of nature
to be seen along the road leading from
Atgein to Cochranville, Patagonia.
Two good-sized streams of water meet
at right angles on almost level ground,
each having a heavy fall in reaching
the point. The waters Of both streams
meet, but neither is impeded in its
course. They cross like two roads, and
continue in their respective beds one
above the other.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29

The da ly press wants to say
now that Minor, who is charged
with assulting an fficer IS dan
eerous ch racter. Mi or from the
personal knowledge of the Bel
is a peaceful citizen.
Minor declares that he never
touched the officer,
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29

The BEE is surprised at the
District attorneys office denying
the responsibility of the raid.
Inspector Hollenberger and
detective Proctor should not be
held entirely responsible.
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29

long before c.-s han.
pen in fac. -baTs
are no hidden myst4.
ties so dee ? Chat she
cannot fathCr7
Come " w, sife,
and b. healef come
.ye sp cal uItlorsa.llbe he
advised; COM ye Ioy.
ers and Wiayo.t-il ilos
come ye bToh-'.hear,.
ed wives . c M an
who are IA JlbIs
and learn G, bless
this WOndeIn. Ne.
dunn the Greatest
phOphetess u0w in
AmPFiCG
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29

The question is, was the charge
against Maxwell true? If there
is no dou' t about it, what me ms
all this teml est in a tea. OF!
The Washington bee. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1884-1922, 1895-06-29

The Edmunds law applys to
the colored people in Louise and
Chinch allies and bloodfiell.
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IF YOUR HOME is LIKE THIS.

'sT4a s4HlE eEBm IITa Puv sm no TTSo
that
a did
often weekly All
the will follow
what
pCfcter
did
- G. 5 W. WASHINGTON,
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V0IIQ NAME INSERTED in my Agents
iooii hhi'il Lists for 4c. Lots of mail
and samples. Lists go everywhere
JENNIE LION, Norwalk. O.,
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DR.. MARY GORDON
HAS TBE POWER OF
Any Two Mediums You Ever Met
Don't Buy Sell or 90 on Journey until you consult this
in person by Letter.
DIR. Mary Gordon Proud of her Record

AND THE FOR HUMANITY YOUR
DOLLARS
and yonr more precious heab-and possibly by colsa
a in from
monetary considerations whose expeIl-nee mas been
nearly part the favored by and
Divine Providence tell complaint and prescribe
a proper remedy for your trouble
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
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City subscribers. monthly. 20
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One inch, one month ..... s1.00
Quarter column : = 1890 800
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Ten lines constitute an inch.
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-03-05
QUITE ISIPROMPTU.
Civil Marriage Decided on at the
Last Moment.

NEW YORK, March 4.-The World
tomorrow will say:
mo arrangements seem to have been
made for the civil wedding previous TO
yesterday. In fact, the matter had
been discussed, and 1t had been decided
not to have civil ceremony. The de-
cision was made nearly two hours after
the religious services had been .son-
cluded by Archbishop Corrigan.
"At p. m. George Gould telephoned
to his attorney, Julian 7. Davies, of
50 Wall street, saying, in effect:
"'We have decided to have civil
marriage. Go Immediately to the court
house and ask judge to come up here
to perform a marriage ceremony.
This message caused great excite
ment in the law office. 1t was decid-
ed to ask Judge Miles Beach, of the
court of common pleas, and Attorney
Garner was Immediately dispatched
to see him. Judge Beach was holding
court and it was out of the question
for him to leave, as a case was then
being summed up before him. Justice
Andrews was then called up, and he
at first declined, saying it was equally
impossible for him to go. He finally
consented, and, leaving the bench, was
driven rapidly to the Gould home.
When Justice Andrews arrived it was
about about $3.50 o'clock and the we'd
ding party was in a state of excite
ment for fear the plan to have civil
marriage might fall through. The
wedding breakfast and reception were
ended and many guests had gone. The
justice assured the bride and groom
that the ceremony would consume but
a very few minutes, and at his sug-
gestion the parties went up stairs to
the sitting room on the second floor,
and there in the center of the room
the simple ceremony which declared
the two man and wife a second time
was performed. George and Helen
Gould, Attorney Gardner and about
half a dozen of the guests We're all
who witnessed. The bridesmaids and
ushers were not present. The bride
and bridegroom signed the certificate
hurriedly and departed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-03-05
KNOT TIED At LAST.
The Gould Wedding Takes
Place Amid a Dazzling
Array.
ABOUT A HUNDRED GUESTS.
Archbishop Corrigan OFF,
ciates, Assisted by Two
Priests.
LIST OF COSTLY PRESENTS.
Bridal Couple Retires, Leav-
ing the Guests Enjoying
Themselves Dancing.

NEW YORK, March 4.-The mar
fiage of Miss Anna Gould, daughter
of the late Jay Gould, of this city, to
Count Paul Ernest Boniface de Cas-
tellane was solemnized today at
noon, Archbishop Corrigan officiat-
ing, at the residence of the brides
brother, George j. Gould, Sixty
seventh street and Fifth avenue.
AT 80 o'clock the relatives and
less than 100 intimate friends as
sembled at the house. The residence
was artiStically decorated through
out with a profuSiOn of tropical
plants, smilaX, asparagus plumosa,
maiden hair, over 10000 La France
roses, lilies of the valley and Japan
lilies. The wedding took place on
the first or parlor floor, the ceremony
being performed in what is known
as the East India room, in the south
west corner of the mansion.
The bridal procession formed in the
library, a room of ample dimensions
on the second floor Immediately over
the East India room, where the pres
ents to the bride and groom We're
afterwards exhibited. The guests re-
ceived the first intimation of the
formation Of the bridal party by
music issuing from an orchestra
concealed in the hall behind bank
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-03-05
BALLOTS IN IOWA.
MANY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
HELD.
SIOUX CITY WOMEN TO VOTE
Democrats Get a Majority at Bur
linGtOn and Clinton
Only.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, March 4.-The
entire Republican ticket was elected at
today's election. Only aldermen were
elected. The Sioux City school board
tonight decided to allow women to
vote at the school election next Mon
day, As women according to Iowa
laws are not allowed to vote except on
questions OF taxation, this may pos
sibly invalidate the election. The
board arrived at it's decision after
hearing the opinion of prominent local
lawyers.
CLINTON, Ia, March 4.-The cleo
ton here was quiet, the Democrats
electing two aldermen and the Re
publicans one. No other officials were
voted for.
LYONS, Ia, March 4.-The Repub-
licans elected their candidates for
mayor, city attorney, assessor and two
aldermen. The Democrats get the
treasurer and two aldermen.
OTTUMWA, Ia, March 4.-The city
election here was hotly contested.
Laforce, Republican for mayor is un-
doubtedly elected as is also the bal
ance of the Republican ticket except
police judge.
CEDAR RAPIDS, To-, March A.
George A. Lincoln, Republican, vas
elected mayor. The Republicans elect
seven out of the eight aldermen.
BURLINGTON, To-, March 4.-The
Democrats elected three out of five aid
ermen. The mayor holds over.
IOWA CITY, To-, March 4.-The u u
nicipal election today was quiet. Four
of the five wards elect Republican al
dermen. The Republican candidate for
city solicitor was elected. The Repub-
lican candidate for mayor was de-
feated The proposition to buy the
waterworks was showed nuder. Samuel
Sharpless, the oldest alderman, ard
conspicuous on the finance committee,
was reelected and was stricken with
paralysis tonight.
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-03-05

Culberson Oem., Tex.) Hit Rep)
Ill) and himself (under the resolution
adopted last night, as members of the
monetary commission.
Then the end came. The hands of
the clock pointed to IL.
Il now declare the third session of
the Fifty-third congress- said the
speaker, adjourned without day"
The silver mace was lifted from it's
malachite pedestal, the flag above the
house was lowered and, amid cheers
and cat calls from the galleries, a rush
was made for the doors. But from the
press gallery came the sound of music.
The newspaper correspondents were
singing the doxology, Praise God,
From Whom All Blessings Flow"
The spectators paused to listen and
applauded, and then, as the chorus
ceased, pushed out, and in a few mo-
ments the hall was deserted
The clock was not turned back, and
both houses came to close simultane-
OuSly.
St. Paul daily globe., 1895-03-05
ENDED WITH DIGNITY.
Senate Comes to a Close without
n Hitch.

Hitch.
WASHINGTON, March AT noon
today the United States senate closed
its final session of the Fifty-third con-
gress amid crowded galleries, congrat-
ulatory resolutions, parting word
from President Cleveland and a brief
Valedlctory from the vice president
The wonted dignity of the senate was
preserved to the end, except for the
rush of business incident to the last
hours of a session. The senators were
at work by o'clock, after having re-
manned IN the chamber until a. m
They clearly showed the fatigue of the
long session lasting from Saturday
noon, and their ranks were too thin up
to II o'clock for the transaction of any
thing beyond formal business. By that
time there We're few vacant seats on
the noor OF the senate, and the gal
leries were literally packed, the crowds
hlilng the senate, pushing into the
aisles and overfiowing in long lines
down the corridors and stairWays
Many members of the diplomatic CORPS
occupied the gallery reserved for them
By 10 o'clock the last formalities on
the two remaining appropriations bills
the naval and deficiency-were con-
cluded, and the measures started to
the executive mansion. There was no
disposition to take up new business,
and two efforts to consider questions
affecting the Bering sea were cut off
by objections. A feature of the last
moments of the session was the tumul-
tuous laughter which greeted the an
nouncement of MIR. Voorhees,, of the
committee to wait on the president, that
the latter rendered his congratulations
to congress on the close of their labors
Vice President Stevenson closed the
session with few we'll chosen words
and, as he stated, the work of the
Fifty-third congress passed into his
tory.