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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28
FUNERAL OF A DOG.
Entire Colored Population of Atlantic City
Attends the Obseauies.


Attends the Obseauies.
The entire colored population of At
lantic City, N. j., is plunged in the deep
est gloom, for death has removed from
their midst a remarkable dog who, in
their superstitious minds, was ac-
Created With supernatural powers and
supposed to possess all the qualities be-
longing to a successful mascot. The
funeral Of the animal took place the
other day, and hardly descendant Of
Ham living there failed TO attend and
pay respects to the dead.
Never was such scene witnessed in
this country. Had the corpse been that
of q distinguished member of the race
it could not have received greater hon.
ors. 1t was laid out in satin-lined
white casket, with two-inch blue rib
bon about the neck. The funeral took
place from the cigar store of Ware
johnson, on Baltic avenue, where the
body had lain in state all morning, be-
ing viewed by a constant procession of
negroes of all ages.
The dog was known as "Cutie John
son." and was owned by Mitchell Chap
ellie, who grieves at the loss as much
as be might child of his own. It was
of shepherd breed and very intelligent.
Among the many tricks he could do was
the holding of five cards in his paw,
shaking of dice, which more than any
thing endeared him to his owner, and
similar feats. He was often the Good
Samaritan to supply the wants of the
INDECENT people among whom he lived,
and it was his penchant for doing
charitable work that is supposed to
have led to his death. He was in the
habit of entering Johnson's butcher
shop when it was unguarded and pur-
Joining any piece of meat ne could make
off with. The other evening he made
away with leg of lamb, which was
said to be poisoned and set as trap,
and as result his death ensued.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28

HAUNTED BY A SPECTRAL DOG.
Nlde. gazing into his face with lack-lus-
~ eyes.
Wavirg his stick, he struck at his un-
welcome attendant, but the blow met
with no resistance in the anatomy of
the canine goblin, passing airily
through the body. The clergyman pro-
ceeded hastily on his way, keeping a
watchful eye on the phantom, which
trotted contentedly along with him as
he walked. He remarked that in size
and shape it was like Newfoundland
dog, but ofa dull blue color. Perfectly
assured that it was an optical delusion,
he nevertheless hailed the sight of an
approaching vehicle with inexpressible
relief and begged ride home. On look
ing back he saw the, specter leaping
along in the wake of the wagon.
Arrived home a fit of shivering bore
Tout his excuse of sickness and he did not
{mention the circumstance that evening,
thinking it merely hallucination. But
Then he retired he was terrorized with
Hensation as Of ssNarge dog jumping on
fhe bed and stretching itself across bis
1eet iBathed in cold sweat and with his
heart thnmping to suffocation, he fed
om the room, conscious that the blue,
lnalgfinct form was sqnatting COM
o6edly on his launches, .atching him
Ne while md reused Al rvsnt, whom
ddSpatched Sea Fsieian. The
5lfongest part Of tn amy expert
'.;ux>e q that No rhvABS Nieranuement
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28
COVERING THE ENTRANCE.

about five feet long A half mile from
Xthe house, In the wiregrass of the roll
ing pine land, they found the hole of a
gopher. They covered the entrance Of
his tunnel with sack, and planted the
& stick over the tunnel. Then all the men
lay down about 20 feet away, and one
| of them sang.
In half hour the sack was seen TO
now. slightly, whereupon one Of the
young men jumped up quickly and ran
to the stick. which he pressed deeply
Y into the ground, cutting off the gopher's
retreat. The other reached his hand
ITO the hole and brought out big
Ppher, which was made into delicious
Jew for their dinner. Mr.. Gilbert, dis
igursing on the incident says:
FL have since learned that the Mex
ans, who are very fond of gophers,
ursue this method, except that they do
~ sing The singing is entirely SUI
fhuous. Curiosity is what kills the
s,pher, as it has killed the historic cat
lhe animal evidently is curious to learn
That il is that has darkened the TIRES
Nd of his abode, and comes forth TO
Ia. The stick does the rest have
bed the same plan myself, and very
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28
About some oueer Birds.

The woodpecker can climb up the
stem OF a tree like fash, but he can't
climb down it to save his life. The lit
tie sapsucker of the same family can do
both. The hngfisher dives under the
water and catches its fish in it's mouth.
The crane stands in the water and fishes
and spears its prey with its long, sharp
bill, as you might spear an eel with a
gig. The crane rises with the fish i'm
paled on its bill and flies away home.
/ shot a six-foot crane once on the wing
that had two-pound trout impaled in
that way. The fishhawk drops into the
water like plummet and seizes its fish
in its talons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28
WITH ROCKETS RED GLARE.
A Romantic Couple Marry on q Fire
works Platform.

A Romantic Couple Marry on q Fire
works Platform.
The marriage of Anna May HelphleV
and Edward Parr on the fireworks stand
on the public square at Newark, o.,
was the principal attraetion of the cele-
bration. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. F. B. Nash, of Trinity church,
and was wlJnessed by 10000 people.
After the benediction was pronounced
by ,Che preacher the torchlights sur
ISdnding the platform were extin-
'guished and the pyrotechnic display
touched off amid resounding hurrahs
for the adventurous couple, who ap-
peared to care little for the myriad OF
sparks which enveloped them'as in Q
halo of fire.
The bride and groom were started to
housekeeping by Newark merchants
and were given free bridal trip over
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28
SEES SPECTRAL DOG.

pAereymAn Has some Queer Experienced
with Canine Ghost.
lhis 'sthe story of a spectral dog. A
clergyman of the Church of England
educated at Oxford and a man of re-
narkably acute and powerful under
standing, one evening recently was re-
knrning from church and was surprised
several times to hear short quick
breathing beside him as of an animal
spent with running. AS no living thing
was visible he stood quietly looking
about for an explanation, when he saw
the dim outline of a shadowy dog at his
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28
SONGS FOR ooPHERs.


How 11or1as Land Turtles Are Lured Out
Of Their HomeA
". H Gilbert locksmith, astronomer,
fisherman, scientist, hunter and cap
dtalist. Of Jacksonville, Fla, is great
fancier of gopher meat, and has thought
81 many ways of catching the game.
Gome time ago he learned that there
WAS 3 family living in the northwestern
part of the country which boosted of
Young men whocould "sing" gophers out
CT their holes. He travelled many
miles to ascertain If the report was
really true.
The young men were reluctant at first
~ give an exhibition that might reveal
their secret, but Mr.. Gilbert had a num-
Der of pursuasives along, and finally
they consented.
In rsnng men equipped themselves
49, sass79 < asinysack and pointd stick
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28
THO Anectionate,

Mamma-You know, Johnnie, that
when mamma whips her little boy she
does it for his own good.
Johnny-Mamma, wish you didn't
think quite so much of me Tit-Bits.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-28
Game pre.erye in Afriea.

Game is to. be preserved in central
Africa. Maj. Won Wissman has SCI
aside portion of German East Africa,
within which no shooting will be al.
lowed without license from the gov
eminent of the colony. a license to
shoot elephant or rhinocerous costs
500 rupees q year for native; females
and young elephants with tusls weigh
ing less than six pounds must not be
shot at all. White men viii pay 100 ru-
PEGS for the first elephant shot and $50
rupees for every other, so rupees for
the first two rhinoceroses and $50 ru-
PEGS for all after them. Monkeys.
beasts of prey, boars and birds, except
pstriches aud secretary birds, may be
killed withouta license.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
PORTSMOUTH III EYVS
a FIRST CLASS IN arE,..
Portsmouth VIII Soon rake Aao,hcr
Step Forward


Yesterday n representative rrom Tho
Yrsinlan and Public Ledger. accom-
panied by Mr.. Lee. the lessee of The
american House, wGs shown through
tne new motel as IL may be called, FOR
mas pcen entirely renovated and
a az, 20, me interior has been SO chang
cu tnat one would never recognize IL as
inc motel OF former days Over $40 900
mas been spent on it, which makes
IT. II rank with any of the modern hotels.
mere are torty-two rooms, all light and
airy. ana each one opens into Il well
lism'eu nan; which will have Il velvet
CARPET on the floor and be lighted at
E!Eht by electricity. There are six
Bath rooms located convient to all. two
on cach foor. where hot or cold baths
can De mad: Il liist-class laundry is con-
hected with the building: also rcstau-
rant ana bar; u barber shop. which will
pc Sec3hi To none in the State The
building will he heated throughout nv
steam and u billiard room will be at
tacheI, large front light room has
petf set apart with tables for CONNER
ciai travellers with fire In the same. The
uinlng room will have a seating cana
CITY Tor eighty persons. The building
WEI be furnished in lirst -c!ass style
every room having either Brussels or
velvet carpets. The parlor will be fitted
UP handsomely. smoking room for
gentlemen has also been provided. and
INNS VIII nave IL llOHlc-nke COM
fort about it,
Mr.. Lee is young man, 81 years old
ana has been in the business since he
was 10 years of age. He has run the
Ponc de Leon hotel in Roanoke for the
last seven years up TIC Il few months ago
~ desire to get nearer his hC,ne, and be-
lleNins. like a number of others, that
there is first class opening in this city
Tor Il good hotel. he disposed of his in
terest in Roanoke and will spend his
money, amounting to several thousand
dollars. here in the hope of building up
first-class trade. and If he does not it
Will be no fault of his. All he asks in
return for his investment il for our
merchants La encourage him by send
ing travelling men and their friends to
MS house, and to occasionally drop In
ana take meal or so to let him see that
they are with him.
The house will be opened i'm about
Two weeks. Everything is ready as soon
as the painters and decora tors get out
the way. He already has several an
plicationS for permanent board and will
start up with u nice lot of boarders
HIS terms will be reasona bic and Ports
mouth Will have what she has not had
lor 4 long time-a place that her people
can look to with pride and not hesitate
10 send any one there Announcement
VIII be made of the opening later on.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
The EIhs Memorial Service.

Portsmouth Lodge No. so. b. p. O.
Eiks, VIII hold their annual memorial
exercises on tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock at the Opera House. and the fol-
lowing programme will be carried ont:
i. Seiection ........... Naval Post Band
:. Opening Ceremonies .
=: Exalted Ruler Charles b. Lash
$. opening Ode .......... BY the Lodge
= s spic .r:;. =; =; Rev j. l.. Allison
D. soio-"for All Eternity" .....
Miss Martha Nelson Boswell. Violin
Obligato. Mr. NJ Kruger)
u. SOLO. ....... Fear Not Ye, o. Israeli
Mr.. W. d. Crowell
g. Audress ......... Rev. j. Il. Funston
s. Selection. Naval Post Band Orchestra
Miss Martha Nelson Roswell and Mir
VIM. ID. Crowcll.
~. solo. The Holy City"
MRS. Sidney Walter Montague Harris.
H. u sleetion-Nayal Post Band
IL Quartette-"Bow Down Thine
EAR ....................
Mrs Sidney Walter Montague Harris.
Miss Martha Nelson Roswell. MIR.
William d. Crowe!l. Mr.. Walter
II. Dey.
49, Solo. Forever With the Lord"
Miss Lucy Alice Jones.
a. Address-l3ro. Allen O. Myers,
Cincinnati, o.
..:.:................. Orchestra
lG Solo"-The King of Love My
Shepherd Is" .......
Mr.. Walter II. Dey.
H. Solo and Chorus Selected
by Sixteen Voices
u.s. Closing Eyercises-By the Lodge
and Officers.
10. DoXology.
~ Benediction 49,. Rev. l.. b. Betty
Accompanists-Miss NJ Agnes Clay and
Prof. w. II. Jones.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
IRREGULARITIES OFtLAMs.
fhey HIVE Brnins in Their Feet and
Are Adept Spinncrs.
POpulnr ScLence Monthlyl

NJ
The Giants body Is completely enshroud-
ca IN the mantle, except for two openings
through one Of which the foot can he
or what is commonly known as the
neck of the clam. In some respects the
clam may be better OFF than we are for he
has u little brain in his foot and also n
gland for secretinS strong ibrcs With
ms he spins byssus by which he can
attach himself TO whatever he likes lie
does not even have to search FOR his food
but waits for il to come TO him He makes
n Durrow in the mud or sand, attaches
himself TO the bottom Of the byssus
Then he thruSts his siphon UP through
the mud and water Until il reaches the
surface. The sphon is made up OF two
and out through the other.
When the infowing current, laden with
minute plants and animals, reaches tho
gill chamber. some OF these are siftcd out
and retained for food, while the water
and waste matter flow out through
the other tube.
The CLAIMS eggs are carried by the
mot her on her Eills. When there are fish
IN the water with them this. mother clans
discharge the eggs. which soon hatch; but
II there are no fish they carry the eggs
until they decay. The reason of THIS
strange behavior Is this: When the eggs
are set free in the water they soon hatch
and the little ones swim about until they
selves. They live for q time on the mn
Gus OF the fish, and then drop off. sink to
the bottom. and form burrows for them
selves. This curious scmi-purasitc life
Is no doubt Il rcVCrSion of the habit of
some ancient ancestor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
THE RECORD OF A DAY
A Summary Of Happenings Worthy Of
More Space Than That Given.
PARAGRAPHS, PERSONAL AID OTHERWISE
Hention OF the Cominas and Goings
OF People You Know-AccOunts OF
Events of Interest TO Many Read.
ers-Tnpics Discushca ON the street
and IN Offices ana Homes.

The condition of Mrs. George Moore
Is very critical.
There was no session of the Hastings
Court yesterday.
Miss Miriam Benson, of ChuckatucS
Is visiting friends in the city.
There are several marriages 10 come
off before the holidays set in.
Attention is call to the advertisement
or D., who wants a first-clasS salesman
A live wi:e fell on 4 horse yes .eraay
and caused him to move off at a lively
gait.
The Newark left the yard yesterday
morning, and sailed for Florida for a
short Cruise
1olanthe before the people OF Norfolk
and Suffolk
There has been no docket in the May
ors Court in three days. no one having
been arrested
The mail trains continue to come in
little late. and will do so until the
weather breaks.
An elaborate programme for the Elks'
Memorial on Sunday has been arranged
and is now in the hands of the printer
Yesterday was known around the
courthouse as Icns!on day, and quite
number paid their respects to the Clerk
OF the Court.
coal cart stalled in one of the holes
on county street yesterday afternoon.
1t took the combined efforts of six men
to gel It out.
Rev. DR.. Ray and family moved into
the parsonage of Central church yester-
day. They were given dinner by the
lady members of the chu:c
The members OF Seaside Lodge X of
p. will have business OF Importance be-
fore them Tuesday night. Every mem
Der is requested to be on hand, as It will
interest all
Ice falling from off the roofs of houses
and, telegraph wires made walking Very
unpleasant yesterday. Quite q number
of,persons were struck on the head by
failing pieces.
ON account of Il sufficient number of
members OF Central church Epworth
League. not appearing Thursday night,
theIE was no meeting. Another attempt
10 have meeting will be made next
week
y drunken man, benumbed with
cold. was carried to the station house
at an early hour yesterday morning and
thawed out. Had he Remained exposed
much longer he would have died. After
being thoroughly recovered lac was al
lowed TO go In the yard.
Superintendent Ashton received a let
ter from w. c. Randolph. rector of the
University of Virginia, thanking him for
contribution from the children of the
pablo school amounting to s55, and re-
quest that he will extend their thanks
10 them for their kindness.
The attention of the public is called
10 the ad. of r. r. Brothers and y. Il.
Perry. in which they announce that
they have formed n co-partnership for
the purpose CT conducting .:he grocery
and meat business, corner of King and
Green streets. See ad. and give them a
call.
IN our Issue yesterday II was stated
that there was scramble for the posi-
!:on of physician 10 the almshouse and
Keeper ofF,he same. and that an election
~ Il l.. ,.1...
Tuesday. Ii caused quite a number
Of persons 10 put their thinking caps
On. 1t should have read for the county
almShou=e, ana not the city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05

THE NORTH AAIERICAN.--This
great monthly, December number, has
been received. 1t opens with an effec-
tive and well considered symposium on
The Engineer in Naval Warfare" the
contributors TO it being Rear Admiral
John c. Walker. L. s. N. Capt. a. Il.
Mahan. u. s. N; Capt. r. ID. Evans,
U. $. N, and Lieut.. S. a. Staunton,
u. S. y. In Some Memories of Lin
coln, ex-senator James f. Wilson mar
rates several facts illustrative of Presi-
dent Lincoln's religious faith. Penal
Colonies-Agrcultura and Industrial"-
is interestingly trated by Major Arthur
Griffiths, Her Majcsty's Inspector of
Prisons, and the Hon. James II. Eckels
discusses The Duty of the Republican
Administration" The Hon. William
Jennings Bryan. the late Democratic
candidate for the Presidency, asks,
Has the Election Settled the Silver
Question:" Theodore G. Search, presi-
dent of the National Association of
Manufacturers, writes very practically
upon Our Trade with South America. -
and Mrs. John ID. Towsend deals for
chilly with the project of "CurfeW for.
City Children. Mayo w. HazeltIne
writes under the head of What Shall
he Done About Cuba?" Other TOPICS
dealt with are: 1.-The Repeop1inr of ire.
land" by George Henry Bassett: ..worn-
en- as Centenarians," by William Kin
near, and obstacles to Business Prin-
cipies in Public Affaira." by Clinton
Rogers woodruff.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05

The fair, under the auspices Of the
Portsmouth Rifle company, which has
been in progress for two weeks past in
the City Hall. was brought to 4 close
last night, ana the articles remaining
on hand were disposed Of by auction.
The following articles: were voted
away Ia those who received the highest
number of votes:
Ladies I3icycle-Miss Reedy
Diamond Ring-Miss Lula Soate
Diamond Ring-Aiiss Ida Peake
Diamond Ring-AIss Annie Hall
onyx Stand and Lamp-Mss Ethel
Whtthurst.
Gold Necklace Chaln-Miss B,anch
Moore.
Hodges
Onyx Stand-Miss Daisy Eastwood.
Large Lamp-Miss Pruden.
Silver Spoon-Miss Carrie Buchanan
silver Tea Set-Mrs. e. Alexander.
a Handsome Chair-Miss Carr.
Onyx Plush Chair-Miss Katie Cal
vert
After the auction those present en-
5oyed a dance until o'clock in the
morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
superintendent orpiucous.

Ihcrc are number of persons who are
not aware that the Government has on
nand quite number of carrier pigeons.
winch they are daily training for use
When needed. AIR. Harry Garncy. a
well known resident of South Ports
mouth. has been regularly appointed by
we government as superintendent of
tnesc pigeons. His duties are to feed
Them and instruct them TO carry mes
Sages, etc. He has a regular school and
carries them through IA regular course
IKE children. He frequently carries
them across to st. Helena or 10 Craney
island. or when the tug is going down
the river he will take some with him
and then turn them loose ON his re-
turn he finds them al home with their
messages. The birds all know him and
Will come at the sound of n certain
whistle from him. II is quite a curiosity
to see him teaching them. which he
does daily. Prof. Gaffney is n man of
wonderful patience and is just suited for
the position.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
(Communicatnhl

Mr.. Editor:-Flease publish the fol-
lowing for the benefit of the butchers in
the market: E .S-
We desire to ask the City Council. if
1t Is right to make us pay an annual
rental for our stalls. then pay license
to do business in them and then allow
people from the county 10 bring fresh
killed meat in daily sell 1t from n cart
and sell it TO the trade that we would
get, while they ray neither a license
or tax. In this case they have the
decided advantage over us, as they raise
their own meat and are at no expense.
consequently can afford to dispose of
their stuff right under our eyes for
what they see fit, and we are powerless
10 help ourselves. If il was only TO
dispose Of one or two surplus cattle that
they might have then ii would make
but little difference. but to make Il daily
thing of ii is Il great injustice 10 US,
and the Council should take some ac-
ton looking to our interest. We men
ton this fact in hope that they will
consider the matter. Respectfully.
BUTCHER
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
Ii Should He Finished.

The attendance at the opera house
Thursday night TO witness the" opera of
1olanthe, while the building Is Only
about half completed and was too cold
to be comfortable for either the pelforni.
ers or the audience, Is evidence enoue h
that il II was completed there would
be no trouble to make IL pay. First class
shows would be glad 10 make engage
mcnts TO come here. There are no better
patrons Of good shows than the people
of Portsmouth. The expressions were
numerous from number OF strangers.
who were at the opera. that II was q pity
the hall could not be completed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-05
Educational.

The School Board held their regular
monthly meeting last night with the fol-
lowing members present: B. r. Howell.
W. ID; Minten George r. Trant. l.. c.
e. X. Morris, w. ID. Ballentine, w. O.
Hope.
The chairman being absent, MI. Geo.
r. Trant was called to the chair.
me minutes OF the last meeting were
read and approved.
Present-James c. Proctor
Inc committee on school regula tions
made n report on 4 number OF changes in
the school regulations
Ihe superintendent submitted his re-
pert showing the number of schools in
operation to be thirty; number OF pu-
pills registered, 1889; number in daily
attendance, 1929. He also reported all
the teachers doing good work
lie also recommended that the teach
ers be paid December "ith for the
month.
On motion the report was received and
adopted.
The clerk read his report, showing
the amount of money expended during
the month of November 10 be s1.S59.
On motion the report was ordered
to be filed.
applications were ,ead for positions as
s,Sstitute teachers from Misses Marion
Thomas and Nellie j. Simmons. On
motion both were elected
All properly approved bills. were al
lowed
NEW BUSINESS
The superintendent stated that the
principal of the Fourth district desired
10 give an entertainment for the benefit
of the library fund. On motion the re-
quest was granted.
Mr.. Fentress stated that the request
of the Board asking the court not 10
grant liquor license near any of the
schools was presented to the court, and
was filed.
On motion adjourned
The committee on public property met
and heard Mr.. l.. l.. Martin and others
in regard to nising flags on the school
houses, after which they took the matter
under consideration 10 ascertain the
costs. &c, and will report to the Coun-
ell.