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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

sheriffs OF the various counties 'hc W.
q, bringing convicts to the state pe'"-
Tertiary. and made 1t mandatory on u'o
Superintendent OF the prison to send io'
them. How wisely they acted Is demon
strated in the following tables. showing
the comparative costs under the Ola anu
new law, and indicating saving under
the latter OF over 90 per cent. OF the
cost of bringing the prisoners to TINS
city.
THE COST UNDER THE NEW Law
The first statement, showing the cost
OF transporting prisoners to the penn
Tertiary under the new law Tor the
twelve months beginning March J. ps''
and ending February 2s. 1897. as FOUND
upon the books at the penitentiary ana
Auditors office. is as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
Salem Personals.

SALEM, May 29.-(Special)-George Sell
don Bowman, Of Salem. to-day received
the award Of a scholarship in the School
OF Law and Political Science in Columbian
University. New York city The course
leads TO the degree OF Master OF Law.
Mr. Bowman will enter the university
about the middle Of October. 1897.
DR.. +. V.'N. Painter. OF Roanoke Col
lege. left here last night for Washington
city, accompanied by his aaush.er, siiss
Julia. from which city they will go to
attend the commencement or Gettysburg
College. Miss Painter will receive her
diploma az this commencement as Fh. ID.
of the college. On September LIST she Will
take the Chair Of English at Elizabeth
College. Charlotte n. c., 10 which posi-
ton she was recently elected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

Take Notice: We beg TO call your at
tention TO our great ad. in to-day's paper.
We are Offering the biggest bargains ever
offered to the Richmond public. Some Oh
the bargains are: pounds best Granulated
Sugar for 25c.; Carolina Rice, &c. pound;
cans Best Tomatoes for &C.; large sc.
Soap, &c; best California Hams, lie.
Breast Bacon, 7ls2c.; good Virginia But
ter. 1Oc. pound; Fresh Country Butter,
~ lie: good 2-String Broom. &C.; S-String,
lOc. i-String, 15c. 1t will pay you to can
for one OF our new price-lists. ;. ULl.-
MANS son. uptown store 800 east Mar
shall. old and new Phone "a; downtown
store lS2O-ls22 east Main street, new
Phone 500 old Phone Sl6.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
PinnO bargain for Sale.

A Full Seven and Third Octave Up
right Piano in burl walnut case, Cabi-
net Grand size, made by prominent
manufacturer. and thoroughly guaran-
teed. But little used. Price, $50.
Easy terms TO a good customer. Call or
write Philip b. Shield. receiver ll9 east
Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
wedding Announcement.

sTAuNToN. May tspecial)-cards
are out to-day announcing the marriage
OF Miss Madeline Barth. daughter OF MIR.
and Mrs. Joseph l.. Earth, TO Mr.. Albert
Shul;z. - this city. at the Synagogue
June 9th. ~ O'Clock. Rabbi callsch, OF
Beth Ahaba Congregation. Richmond. Will
perform the ceremony. and wedding
supper at the Eakieton win follow. Mr.
shultz Is one OF the leading stationers
OF the city. gentleman OF fine charac-
ter and culture. Miss Barth Is a.Arisht
brunette. an accomplished musician. a
graduate from the Mary Baldwin Semi
nary. and IL much admired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
~ iNTI,D.

GENERAL AND LOCAL DEPUTIES 40
who can build lodges Tor on, one
Of the most progressive fraternal IRE,
insurance orders with many NV ,or an
s,,ud Man. immediate relief benefit within
twenty-four hours after death; cash pay,
,,,e,ts for disability or at expectation OF
life: unusually liberal inducements, gua nd
- Address THE ROYAL FRAIER-
WfTY Minneapolis. MINI. my s-Suot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

There will be sale of one hundred
Ruilding Lots In Newport News on
THURSDAY. the 81 OF June. beginning Ut
o'clock p. NJ. -,
Powell Brothers g. King, who VIII con-
duct'the sale, say: This Is the iourth pis
sale OF lots we have conducted OIL ia,e'
in Newport News, and all VINO nav
bought are well satisfied. Many oI t"e
are now selling at p to lVo per cent w.
purchase price" IL you wish pas,ms
ri,,,,as,ment II may be well for you TO at
,end this great sale next Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.


SIMMER BOARDERS AT THE COUN-
try home Of Mrs. Il. ". COURTNEY,
Glen Allen. Va. my ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
The Dixie Chorus.

The Dixie Chorus VII appear at Cor
coran Hall Tuesday night tor the benefit
of the Epworth League of Trinity church
and the East-End Womans Christian
Temperance Union. and at Beivldere nan
Friday night for the benefit OF Aspury
Methodist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

A TENANT FOR A VERY LARGE AND
Handsome Country House; completely
furnished. eight miles from Richmond
on the Southern railway at Bon Air The
house has hot and cold water bathroom
pantry. etc; large six-room kitchen. very
large stable, sheds. etc; can be rented by
the year or for summer only Address
COUNTRY HOME" or apply at 3lt west
Franklin street. my 3c-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
LOW THEY COMPARE.

shoWins the dle asW la Se'% snd evns
OF the old and new Of u The ~, cost Of trans
sS%Rste % me w0t tTe iSs
p ,nnts prior 10 March l. lS and wf for the
NEW law Ssssm suS ssSSHSf' hereto This
a,sS "So%Tc!s the th n9@f to
s hs w as cost of ea tSc State Farm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

1886 Victor Bicycles Will be furnished
the balance of this season for 500 Don't
wait until they are sold and lose your
chance. but call at once and select your
wheel. f. II. CLOVES & CO. Agents.
7lS east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.
WAITED,

TO SELL HORSE. pHAETQN. AND
Harness; the phaeton Is good as now.
the. horse is nearly thorou9hbrsd ah1
gentle and kind; lady can drive NM nos
e e,io my 20-lr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

Meyer Sycle is showing the incest line
of Ladies' Shirt-W Waists and Wrappers in
the city. Especial attention Is given to
the way the gooIs are made; no long.
scrawny stitches; no stinting In material.
Fine. well-made garments for the prices
OF cheaply -made ones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

MUST HAVE AGENTS At ONCE no
cell Sash-L ocks and Door-Holders. sam
Die Sash-Lock free for &c; stamp. in-
inense; better than weishts; buig iels
BROHARD & co. Box IS. Philadeipnia'
Pa lc Ai'"-'s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
ANTEIe,

POSITION BY 4 REGISTERED Dh Dr.,
eIst nv the 9Th of June; salary no 9pIe he.
ADDRESS GUM CAMPHOR. care OF solIt
o.ah osHce Richmond, Va. my oO-Ie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

,oo,r,Io>r nv A lady EXPERIENCED
IN ms snte r typewriting douole ,ce
try Bookkeeping, and genera gene, rho CITY.
work. No objection to ie aSrnss stating
salary CoAi Di-'1' my 30-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.
SIM NJ Err

SUMMER BOARDERS At MY RESI-
d.nce. one mile from Chase city. tsle-
waited situation, shady yard, healthy sur
roundines good roads, reasonable
charges. and free use OF splendid mine
rel water. Address IA. SHILLING,
my 3-Su2t Chase City. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

sg5 4 WEEK AND EXPENSES PAID
statesmen. Staple line Experience uhile-
cessary. Permanent position; NV
THE w. l.. KLINE COMPAN
my 93-SuSWt Je6i St Louis, MO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

FEW SUMNER BOARDERS CAN
he accommodated az my home. two miles
from the city. Elevated ana well-shaded
grounds: large and comfortable house
With bath. Convenient 10 city. Address
-. nv aO-lfs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY
town Brand-new goods. Sell at sight.
No experIence required. Liberal terms
Write for full information, MuTOASdl.
MANUFACTURING COMPANf' 10
ohalho'i' $780, an 4-Sul7t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

BICYCLE-FACTORY WANTS TO . IN
gace a Personal Representative IN eFelS
go, M last years stock, or second
hand YT stock. All goods fresh from, factory
ne nrices never before offered. thirteen
models. Send for sample wheel and caIa-
iogue. LINCOLN'S HOME CYCLE % 1V -.
pANY Springfield, III. my ov-4L
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
New York Tribune and Newport
News.

The New York Tribune prints an ar
tlcle about Newport News, in which 1t
prophesies that this great seaport town
will continue to grow and prosper until
il shall be the equal of any city in the
whole South
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

Don't wait for hot weather. Take the
dear children 10 Testers Gallery and
have them photographed at once. In
after years you wouldn't take a fortune
for baby's picture II made by Foster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

A SETTLED WIDOW: HAVING G, H ,sd.
own piano. good performs o ne now
or later with. nice family In sI ,.a,,
town or village, where musical iastrnc1iol
would be taken for board. ReierenGg SO
exchanged. Address PlANO, carr S oelt,s
No ~ Richmond, Va. ny or
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
|. Goddard, Matchmaker and jew
s.tler

late with the old firm OF Mitchell e. Tyler,
will remain at the same old stand, D5
east Main street.-the big Watch sign
where all repairs OF Watches, Clocks,
and Jewelry will receive his personal
and prompt attention. Charges mode
rate-to suit the times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
Ii,uo Ifargutns.

Hume, Minor Co. have some beautiful
Upright Pianos. only slightly used. at
a very low price Come quick II you
want bargain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

TO BORROW on ONE YEARS TINE.
from some capitalist, SJ00o on note and
bonds rated good by city banks. Ad-
dress COLLATERAL" care OF the Rich
mond Dispatch. my 3J-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

by GTNTLEMAN AND SISTER,
Two Furnished Rooms, with board, in a
private family; where there are no other
boarders preferred. State price and full
particulars References given. Address
HOME. care Of Dispatch office. my W-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

CUSTOMERS FOR 2-BURNER M
proved Gasoline stoves. 2.25, and Case
line at II lie. per gallon; 5-gallon lots
best White OIL Zoe.
I.EIDY'S STONE-HOJSE,
1863 east Franklin street.
my 3O-Suts near Old Market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

Meyer Sycle, 1903 east Broad street. Is
selling the newest styles In Ribbons.
Fans. Jewelry. Veilings. and Laces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

TO SELL 10 SHARES OF OLD DO
minion Building and Loan Stock, sixty
four months old. Address 7. j.
VAUGHAN, River View. city. my @0-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

, vo1rTH WHO CAN DRIVE A HORSE
"a make himself useful in store. MusI
he honest and bring good recoinhi,en'"
TONS 'dil d. ~ my 30-1t'.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

ACTIVE AGENTS SUCCEED RE
markably we'll everywhere showing latest
Multicopying Apparatus; needed by pro-
gressive people Grades, professions, res,
DTPLICATOR HEADQUARTERS. 50
Centre street, New York. my SO-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

OLD GOLD AND SILVER. HIGHEST
cash prices paid. or VII sive watches.
ieweiry, or silverWare In exchange.
A. NJ. MEYER & BRO, Jeweller. SO
east Broad street. ap lS-Sl3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
EMPLOYMENT WANTS
WANTEID,

statesmen TO SELL BAKING rC~
der in Glass Roiling-Pins TO sa'V1 nm,
necessary: $50 month and exp e Zinc ~ 3
ner cent Commission. CHICAGO BAklNG
fpoWDER COMPANY, 200 Lexing,o"
cfrepf t-nIcagO. ihJ ~ -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.
WANTED.

AGENTS FOR USEFUL NOVELTY;
sells alike TO men and women; large
profits; sample, Toe.
RAND BROTHERS.
my 30-lSt Boston MaSs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

,vopIr AS A RLACKSMITH HAVH
va three wears experience at nrins
boiler and running stationary o. engine;
viii work at moderate wages: .e Ioa ae.t
not objected 10. Address -. bi- saStt
SMITH care OF Dispatch. NY SV--e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANT.cD.
WANTED,

MALE TEACHER OF CLASSICS AND
higher branches. Female, vocal and i'll
strumental music. Both Presbyterians
Address VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL
BUREAU, Staunton. Va. my 3y-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

Arrive at Richmond 1925 a. NJ.
Returning, leave Richmond O'clock r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

COMPETENT SERVANT FOX
house work References required. Apply
Monday morning at 1900 Grove aVe emu:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
xyhit-Nonday Excursion to ""S"-
fngtOn.

Messrs. Thompson, Niche & ADAMS WIZ
,nn their usual excursion to Washinstoh
Whit-Monday, June 9TH, leaving hicno
,,ond Monday at a. NJ; returning ieaso
washington at Z =. NJ. Tuesday the e'n'
&, 20 for the round-trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

EVERYWHERE. MEN TO ADVERTISE
..I.ustro," the modern securing soap; tack
signs, distribute circulars, place samples.
orders etc. steady work: salary so
weekly and expenses. THE LUSrRO
COMPANY, chicago. my oJ-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

TO COMMUNICATE WITH A PARTY
who can make n business investment OF
81 600 10 $1,000, Good profit assuSd TO IN
weston. Address BUSINESS, care Dis
notch my 30-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

OCCUPANTS FOR THREE NICE, FUR
nshed rooms, with or without board.
Apply to Mrs NJ. 5. B., No S2l north
Eleventh street. my 3O-lt"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

AS MY MOTHERS HEALTH is BAD
and see cannot attend TO her boarders.
i desire TO sell some OF my Furniture and
give 10 the house, which has good loca-
tion. Will sell cheap. Call al ~ east
Grace street. my 2s-F& Su2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
HiNTED.

BEING ALONE. / WANT FOUR OR
five gentlemen to take during the summer
Furnished Rooms az so west Grace, with
privilege of veranda, parlOr, and bath
room h. T.. MINOR. my aO-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

CASH PAID FOR YOUR NEIGHBoRS''
Names: IS per 100; steady work. send
10 cents for blank book and instIuGt IONS,
l. II, HOWELL. Room II l., 1856 Huron
street Chicago. my 30-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,
NIANTIrD.
WANTED,

POARDERS AT MY HONE. NEAR
Powhatan Courthouse; large, airy rooms;
beautiful lawn. good water. and within
enc Terms reasonable. Address Mrs.
Judge WILLIAM =. DABNEH, Powhatan
VA. my wye
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

lowing Property: Brick House. in West
End. modern improvements 1900; Brick
House in West End modern improve
ments. 5000; Brick House IN East End.
modern improvements $3.50. Al cash
patrons. W. x. PlZZlNl,
my S0-lt 1905 Bank street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
BUSINESS WANTS.
LOOK! LOOkH

YOU CAN HAVE YOUR ROOMS PA
nered I'm the latest style and save from
81 TO 81 80 on each room by calling at tho
Old. Reliable HEWITT BROTHERS.. Ad-
dress postal or call at BIG west Main
street Richmond Va. my 5J-lC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED.

TO LET OUT A SECOND-STORY FOUR
Room Flat. with gas and water. suitable
for light housekeeping. Location: West
Grace street near Laurel street. cheap.
Address FOR RENT, care Richmond Dis
match. my Colt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30
WANTED,

At ONCE. BOARD IN SUBURBS PRI-
yate family preferred for self. wife. and
two children @ and D. Terms must DO
moderate. References. Address 3. Box
SST city. my J-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

OCCUPANTS FOR SEVERAL PLEA
sant Rooms, with board; also. Table
Boarders. Terms moderate. Mrs. NJ. a.
my N-lm.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-30
STEAM SLEDS FOR
THE ARCTIC REGION.
Mr.. Roberts Thinks He viii Get
Provisions Into Dawson
CItX.

TACOMA, WASH, Nov. ga supply
of food will reach Dawson not later than
January. For three years Inventor George
Roberts of this city has been working on
steam ice sled capable OF hauling heavy
loads during the winter months in the
Yukon country. His plans were nearly
perfect when the Klondike excitement
broke out last July. He formed company
OF Tacoma, Victoria and Montreal men,
who have advanced $15, 900 TO carry out
his plans. Six men have 0een at work
since July with the result that one steam
mountain sled and ten steam ice sleds are
now nearing completion. Next week the
mountain sled and three ice sleds Will b9
forwarded TO Dyea. One ice sled will be
located permanently on Dyea River, and
a mountain sled will be put in operation
over ChiIcoot Pass.
Late in December Roberts expects TO
leave Lake Linderman with two ice sleds
and thirty tons of provisions for the first
trip to Dawson. He has contracted to deE
liver one sled load, fifteen tons OF Tres
meat, at Dawson In January. On RobeL<sV
return nine sieds will be operated between
Lake Linderman and Dawson as one train,
each ice sled pulling three tlailers. This
train will carry 200 tons. Ii is intended
to make the round trip in fifteen days.
The ice sled will be 20 feet long and
feet wide with runners made of three-inch
hollow tubing. They will be equipped
wit. two engines, propelled and connected
like marine engines having ball bearings
and oscilIating joints. stern wheel
four feet in diameter will be fitted with
sharp projecting pixies to penetrate the
smooth ice.
Roberts says his machines can make
from twenty-five to thirtv-tive miles per
hour The fuel used will be wood, to be
cut by steam saw carried along. One
sled will carry a rotary snow plow.
Roberts mountain sled will carry three
tons to the summit of Chilcoot Pass each
trip. 1t will have boiler and engine of
nine horsepower, the boiler on pivot.
With steam capstans and clutch pulleys,
the sled will pull itself over Chilcoot by
means of a steel cable securely anchored
ba tnp
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-30

City and Circle City, by which there
would be round trip each month. The
carriers, with dog .sleds and 1ndian
drivers, were to be accompanied by the
Canadian mounted police. The Canadian
Government was to superintend the
service, although the expense was to be
shared by the Unitet States. Slnce the
letter. OF Cores pondent Wall was written
we have, learned that one round trip was
mads in October and another in Novem>-
ber AS far as the five tons OF mail at Vic
toria is concerned We know nothing, tor
that is Canadian postoffice, over which
we have no CONTROL
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-30
MAIL SERVICE
FOR KLONDIKE.

The tmastor-General Offers an
EXP anatton fer the Delay.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29-THE CALL
correspondent saw the Postmaster Cen
eral to-day concerning the report to The
CALL by Sam Wall that no mail had been
received at Dawson City since last June.
The Postmaster General said the expla-
nation was easy. The new Alaskan mail
service" he said, "did not commence un-
I'll October l. On that date we commen ced
a service between Skaguay and Dawson
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-30
Sued for Breach of Contract.

The Johnson-Locke Mercantile Company
commenced suit yesterday against the j. X.
Armsby Company to recover S1440 damages
Tor alleged breach OF contract in the matter OF
delivering goods.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-30

CANADIAN ROYALTIES
MAY BE CUT DOWN.
In the Meantime Some Relief Must
Be Found for Starvation.

YORK "A special the Herald from Ottawa SAYS:
Governments intentions i'll regard 10
secret that within
his report
egodh Ids
affairs prevail
back from Alaska The Deputy
closing the Kon
OF royalty that he had nothing
officially report
district this
Dawson
Indeed
Government $500 At that
hungry miners in the of Government
assistan
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-15
Alligator in a Water Pipe.

The people out in Germantown, Pa,
during the last month made numerous
complaints about the water; so, on last
week men were detailed to examine the
pipes in and about certain houses, says
the Philadelphia Press. At last they
came to the conclusion that the main
pipe was choked and laborers were at
once put to work digging the dirt out
for about ten feet After several hours
they reached the main where the OBJ
struction was supposed to be. Every
now and then they were surprised to
hear a scratching noise that came from
within the pipe, and many reasons
were given as to the cause. Finally
the pipe was opened, and they worked,
taking out the pipe for some distance,
until the whistle blew for dinner. Aft
err eating their well earned meal, they
started for the hole to begin the after
Moons work. On reaching the spot
they descended. But, behold! they
saw something crawling along the
pipe. Each dared each to go below
and find out what 1t was; but, before
going far, they discovered that it was
an alligator, which was about two feet
six inches long. Everyone in the
neighborhood began to wonder how the
reptile got there, and many began to
think how nice the water had been
tasting during the past two years.
Germantown has built up very rapidly
during the last five years, owing to
purity of the water, which was as clear
as crystal and resembling that of Pit
man Grove.
"The alligator is about ten years
DID," said gentleman who was well
posted on animals and reptiles, land
1t is the prettiest one that 1 have seen
for many a day" The gentleman
made good offer for the reptile, but,
to his regret, it was refused.
One explanation for its appearance
is that it had crept away from its own
ers, being dissatisfied with the water
given it, and made for better place.
Another is that it may have been
brought from Florida by tourist and
escaped.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-01-15
Food of Indians.

Through the summer the Indians pre-
sisted mainly Of dried acorns, used in
place of -four or meal; berries, grass
hoppers, grass seeds, fish, nuts, meats
and roots of various kinds, says the
Popular Science Monthly. The CANVASS
(Camassa esculenta) was the principal
root; it grew in abundance all over
California, and is still plentiful in
many valleys in the northern part OF
the state. 1t is about the size of the
little finger, shaped like a sweet pota-
to and with much of the same flavor A
long, hard winter would cause these
Indians to suffer more or less from pri-
walton. While in conversation with
an old Indian he said: Long time ago,
fore white man come, big winter come,
Indian no have nough to eat, lots
of Indian die; my mahala, my little
boy, die" ....
Mortars, baskets and fiat rocks were
their principal utensils for cooking.
The mortars were made from rocks OF
various sizes, generally somewhat
rounded, but never uniform. The
deep round hole in the center was
ground with sharp, rough rocks. 1t
was slow process and required pa
thence, for 1t took many days OF work
to complete one large mortar. These
mortars were not only used for cook
ing, but also for grinding food, when
round stone postal would be required
No household was complete without
the large fiat rock, which was general
ly stationary, and contained half
dozen or more round holes. varying in
depth and d iameter, used exclusively
for grinding, and often surrounded by
busy groups Of mahalas.