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we are bound to come 20 It. Now have nor IN :.
terfered with your business In this car. ana u -
no more than right that you should refrain irom
mixing in mine. My business is to get some sleep
But you intrude yourself. and we VIII nave 10
settle the matter once for ALL
"Bin."
1t his fist which made the last monosyiiabic
remark. and in half minute II was raining pan,
dana handkerchefs and revolvers and hair ana
old clothes. and the passengers were Under the
cushions. In minute McCord had the farmer on
the floor and was batting his head against she
iron uprights of the seats. Several or the otnsr
passengers came forward and wanted to help tie
the fellow up and take him on to the next Dig
station.
Thanks gentlemen" said Jim, but think we
won't do that. | never interfere In other peoples
affairs II any Of you had wished to arrest ms
man the time to do II was when he was negotiat-
ing directly with you. and not when he and ! were
traficking. The only thing have against MIN Is
his temporary arrangement of my plans. which
contemplated sleep II we keep him on board !
shall naturally feel sort of responsibility for
him. and will not be able to rest as calmly ana
refosefully as I wish am going TO throw MIN
off right here. and II any OF you want to capture
him then why that's your affair. in which shall
not mix And conducting the cuprit to the end
of the car he evicted him into space
Then he went back and cured up ana was IN
moment bssfully asleep.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
THE INDIAN WAY OF DRYING.
from The Kansas City Journal.


Commenting the attempt made by the GoverUA
men In 1867 TO civilze the prairie Indians by supply.
ing them with the garb and food OF the white man.
Colonel Bob Dodge OF Dodge City. says: The au.
thorties sent the Indians thousands OF sacks OF
-four pantaloons In abundance and big lot OF stihs
trimmed hats bound around the edge with tin or Ger.
man silver hold the rim In shape. They also sent
them a few light running ambulances. The savages.
10 show their appreciation OF these magnanmous
gifts from the Great Father threw the flour on the
prairie in order 10 get the sacks for breech cloutA
They cut out the seats OF the pantaloons and they
cut the crowns of the hats and used them as play.
things. shyng them IN the air. like white boy does
a nat stone, 20 them sail away.
The ambulances they were proud or The Gov
eminent negle6 ted 10 send any harness with them,
80 the Indians manufactured their own. They did
not understand anything about lines, and. instead.
they drove with quirt short whip; when the
near horse would 20 too much gee they whipped up
the off horse. and when he would go too much nav,
they pounded away at the near horse again. ana 20
vice versa all time This unique manner OF drv.
ing kept the poor animals In dead run most OF the
time. I remember taking a ride with Little Raw
en- chief OF the Arapahoes. At first We started on
gently his ponies did not straight. he kept
tapping them the OFF horse then the near. until
finally ne got them on rapid gallop. and thought
AT one time my head would surely pop up through
the roof Of the ambulance. The country was very
level. fortunately. or don't know what would have
been the outcome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
he HAD no TINE TO WASTE.
BEHIND HIS SLEEPING SCHEDULE THE INTER
Rr'PTION or A TRAIN ROBBER
ANNOYED HIM.
From The Chicago Record.

From The Chicago Record
scraggly whiskers. But for all that he was as
''ucryv'' as any other gambler that ever nved,
and would cheerfully battle with his fists II need
be TO emphasize his rights. And. as he was an
expert boxer. he seldom got much t"e "o's' vi
such encounter.
Once travelling from one county fair In Ne,
braska to another. Jim found himself so reduced
in pocket to make double seat IN the uty
coiled M and was doing fair job or work az
slceping when the train stopped with JERK,
seven shots rang out. and az the door or tne
coach appeared n rough-lookinS Young farmer,
with bandana handkerchiel coEe'his t .,S r,
and a pistol shaking nervously In his hand IL
was a hold-up all right. and every one IN tme car
Mc( ord didn't. He was asleep
'rh. man with the gun worked his way down tne
coach Gathering valuables as he progressed until
ne t Gsms W YAK mp What have you got?" the
train robbcr demanded. c
Eco on away. Don't bother me" McCord
growlcd. , 49, o,bor ,rs,s,ad nre
Give me your money '"o o'"'' ' f~
sentng the gun.
NcCord was awake now. .
NJ friend he said. you may he good thief
hut Won are n blamed poor diagnoser 10 you sup
nos IA he down here crouched like toad in a
90, IL I had money enough TO ride IN Il IulHiah! :
Go away" And he dropped back to sleep again.
The train robber nonplussed c,r
say he said 81 want what you've got Sneh
III Won don't quit bothering me and waxing me
fror, an uneasy but valued sleep sara Mc'oru
''vor will regret It seriously. 90 away zen you.
The farmer looked up and down the car ioI an
again gave attention to Mc'oro' WHO Ia" ~ '"''
time returned to his doze. - /. IL,
Mccord reused himself "Well.' he said. i see
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
A PRINCE TURNED MONK.
HE ABANDONS POLITICAL LIFE FOR
MISSIONARY WORK.
From The Colombo Period.

FROM Inc tOlOHDO TtIlOu.
Thursday November 5. 1896. was great day
in the history of Ceylon Buddhism. 1t was the
day when in the village Of Waskaddua, In the as
so W Si snkng 81 seward His Royal Hghness
Prince Phra Ong Chou Chula Cham klan prisda an
the great Pronunciation of royalty and all worldly
ties and glory and betook himself to the nnrs Ss
priesty robes OF grandeur and gold for the yellow
of monkhood and mendicaney English education
in Siam Prince went to England in 1873 70 com
London. and was pupil of the famous Rev 'sinGe
Bishop Alfred Barry ID. D. II Is SAID tnat ms ms
GfTs %0sSs a Tsre he appfa from short
visit Siam. he went through course OF civ VII
dismSuishsd himself that he obtained from the
London Society of Arts a silver medal LOT pro-
Civil Engineers He had by then GRADUATED from
and other honors he received in Europe it may be
mentioned that he was made an as; ASSOCIATE 6per, OF
Society OF France. and member OF the Arch@olos..-
cal Society Of Portugal One cannot help r regrr,
event OF Prince Prisdan's life in the world. the
event that stands landmark on the p9rde hd
have been the beginning OF monachsm ana not OF
any career for which his education ana .ra'n p,
of nearly a quarter of century we'll III him. But
the regret arises only when 1t Is iorgoteh oh ~
great and many were his distinctions IN the worn
so great and sincere was the Sacr''''e '"'o'''' III
on the completion of his collegiate career, Prince
Special Envoy to the Courts of England and ,be
Samese Envoy charged with the honor of invest,
ing Her Majesty the Queen of England, their Roya
Hghnesses the Prince and Princess OF MaIes, ana anu
Monsieur Grevy. the President OF the French ne,
hubble with the Grand Gordon OF the most exalted
Order of the White Elephant: He was next ENVOY
Extra ordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary 70 the
Courts of Berlin and Vienna. The talent and tact
ne displayed in his high duties won for MN the
esteem Of all the European courts he had anything
10 do with He was instrumental in making various
treaties between Siam and the countries OF the
west Including the United States OF America, NOT
ably a treaty for the regulation OF the liquor UaI,
fc with Siam. Honors were lavshed on MN ana
his name was well known in all European coun-
tries. x., .oa 90 ctor
finally from Europe. q royal proclamation wa If, II
sied setting forth all his various services TO ms
king and his country The highest OF Siamese
honors were conferred on him. and he was grantee
vast estates to enable him 10 live in state ur
ther he was raised TO the highest rank In the 81
amese peerage by being made Phra Ong Chou
n is not possible In Siam to attain to any RAM
higher than the Phra Ong Chou. when Is proDapiy
second only TO the honor of kngshp.
Prince Prisdan's career in siam was briel ano
unhappy though 1t commenced brightly ana au
CURED much happiness For time he was cablne,
Minister and held also the position OF Minister OF
War but he could not please the King In all Things
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
THE ASCENT or ACONC4GUA.

ZURBRIGGEN MAY HAVE BEATEN SIR WILL
IAN CONwAY'S HIMALAYAN RECORD.
One easily measure out TO Matthias Eur
briggen the precise amount of glory to which he Is
entitled for his reported ascent Of Mount Aeon
cagun January II. after comparing that achieve
ment with the other Notwithstanding perform
ances most nearly resembling It, Zurbrggen Is
said to have been member Of f. A. Fitzgeraids
expedition from England to South America; but as
the chief OF that party is not spoken OF IN the
dispatches as having reached the summit OF Aeon
cagua It is presumabe that he was prevented
from doing by some cause. Fitzgerald won re-
nown a few years ago through his explorations OF
the New Zealand Alps none OF which have
height exceeding 1882 feet. Pixies peak Is 2uU
feet above that level The Matterhorn 041n feet
hIgh) and Mont Blanc O5.s10 feet high. both OF
which have been assembled by various American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24

assayed separately. 1t ran several ounces in gold
and the rest OF the samples about 81 In gold.
1t was one OF the cheapest cases Of an attempt to
salt that ever experienced. on another OCCASION
the same man worked a number Of Denver people
In scheme having for Its base alleged tin de-
post. He simply soaked piece OF ore In chloride
OF tin. He didn't even know how to salt the ore
In such manner that II could not be detected by
the first assayer who 1t. for every one who
was at all familiar with ore saw at glance that
IL not tin ore"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
"S1LTING" MINES.
Denver Republican.

From Tnt DtUN'I IN'PuUII'''FI'
"Prospectors ought to be taught said Professor
7, Sadiler Yesterday, that in opening up a new
camn absolute honesty in regard 10 values Is es-
san,ial we'll defined lead may not have values
az The surface end vet be a good property. whiie
all the living and other dishonest actions possible
,,n NOT make a mine out of a barren lead. ana
snch things being sure to be detected often nave
the effect OF setting back district when Is really
nossessed OF merit 4 short time since went UP
he Platte 10 examine some prospects near fine
Grove | went through the territory cdIsIu! anu
a man who has a NJ imber of claims In the vicinity
ri,h tho remark that he had just picked II up and
it looked as If it might run well. ] knew at once
,bat he rock had not come from any OF the pros
,i na,s mai I had examined and said nothing.
"When / had the assays made nad inns p'ecc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24

ment Of the perturbative function. 40 exempl-
fed by the motions Of the various bodies Of the
solar system.
Mrs. Davis Is a Washington woman and was
educated here at the public schools. and at the
Corcoran Scientific School Of Columbian Univer-
sity. where she was graduated with the degree
Of b. s. in 1885, She then took a post graduate
course in mathematics and astronomy at Johns
Hopkins. and was appointed to her present posi-
ton soon after she received her degree from that
university
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
A CHILDREN'S PRISON.
THE GREAT INSTITUTION AT MONTES.
SON

TWO CLASSES OF INMATES: THE IRRESPONSIBLE.
WHO ARE WELL TREATED AND TAUGHT.
AND THE VICIOUS. WHO SUFFER
PRISON RIGORS.
One of the most extraordinary prisons in France
Is that at MontessCn. in the Department Of the
Seine and which bears the name of the College
Iepelctier de ST. Fargeau. II was created a few
years ago. at expense Of nearly 100000 francs.
In order to take the place Of the old Metropolitan
house Of detention for Juvenile criminals. known
as La Petite Roquette; but. unlike the latter. 1t Is
restricted exclusively to two classes of juvenile
offenders namely those who have been indicted for
crimes and acquitted By the court on the ground of
responsibility due to youth and Ignorance, and
those who placed under restraint at the re-
quest and in most at the expense. OF their
parents.
At Montesson these two categorles carefully
kept apart. Those Of the first class. that Is to say
tho irresponsibes who nave been committed by
the courts the institution until the attainment OF
their majority treated with a great deal Of
consideration and indulgence. The ground is taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24

and European tourists are still loftier. And the
Harvard professor who established an observatory
on FL Misti in Peru at elevation or ls,po leet
made an even better record. Fitzgerald is hardly
worth considering. then, In this connection
The two most famous Notwithstanding EXPLOITS
prior TO that with which Zurbriggcn has just been
credited are Edward Whympers ascent OF Chin
borazo in 1880 and Sir William Martin Conways
Invasion of the IIimaayas in 1892. The altitude
OF Chmborazo has been put at D5lI feet by some
authorities. and at u APO by others. Coopaxi was
also assembled by Whymper during the same visit
TO Ecuador but the summit OF that lofty volcano
does within 1000 feet OF the Level attaihec
branch OF the Himalayas which lies between Cash
mere and Eastern Turkestan. and which Is known
spent in exploring glaciers and finally an attempt
was made to reach the top or the mountain Wnicn
conway called the Golden Throne, estimated to
that the explorer and his companions were on a., a
pgak S spd about 100 feet lower than the Golden
Throne This outlying uplift was called rl9neer
Peak and r Pnr OF he
height of Pioneer Peak gave y 500 feet as me re-
the expedition took the angle formed by line
that was exactly horizontal. and one running from
his position the summit OF another ioftler peak
whose altitude had been previously estimated by
Government surveyors He was thus led to suspect
thot Pioneer Peak might be fully 300 feet above
sea level but he makes distinct claim on this
point ., , -, -. A,,or,oan
Continent Is in Chilli and was once believed 70
be a Volcano That theory is now abandoned It's
height was estimated by Guyot as PEP feet but
tho dispatch announcing Zurbriggen's ascent places
it at 252so feet Until further details of The story
are available, therefore. 1t will be impossible to
saw definitely which OF these figures one ought to
accept and whether Conways record has been
Zurbriggen bears the same name as. and Is prob
ably Identical with. the Swiss guide whom CONWAY
lust referred TO- Ills early home was the village of
on the aan side 81 the ysS
only few miles from Monte Rosa and the Mat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24
JOHN BROWNS WHISTLE.

Representative Dick Blue. Of Kansas. has re,
,airad "a communication from Mary NJ. tassin. oil
w., Washington. who r. the proud poSsessor oil
"a, vhistl. WITH which John Brown. OF Osstwato-
~. directed the movement OF his men III his hghi
=, iI,rner's Ferry She desires 10 sell this IN
,arss,ins relic and has asked MIR. Blue II he does
not think the Historical Society OF Kansas wouio
like 10 have TX.
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nor could the Gg him Unwilling TO ao @oeor m uGh
his services the Prince took the first step toward
his self-immolation. by leaving Siam, giving up
forever all his wealth and position and an the
high associations OF royalty. lie went over ~
Perak transferred his allegiance to the BRITISH
Government, and as plain Mr.. L. Choomasl was
during the last few years empoyea as rfrI &c A.
Even now the Prince is in the pay of the British
Government his leave of eight months not yet
having expired. at the end OF which period he VIII
formally tender his resigna ton.
II was about p. m. on Thursday November 0,
1896 when in the small upper room OF the octagonaI
pansala al Waskaduwa. Prince Prlsdan was adj
mtted to the mOnkhood.
Appearing in his state dress. wearing his fun
COMPLEMENT of decorations the Prince scattered
sala numbers of silver coins In token that 50 he
renowned all his wealth and worldly greatness
Then he addressed the people in English his words
being translated Singhdese, setting forth the
nature of the duties he entering upon and
with an effort, he broke in two his sword In token
OF surrender to his conqueror All ms was before
amid shouts of applause and ringing cheers OF
iublaton But all the loud beating OF drums. the
shouts OF Sadhu. and the many and varied cries
OF men, women and children hah given pace 10 II
prince clean shaved and clad in spOtless white.
presented himself the door or the octagonal up
per room of the pansala ON an elevation, when
rcsembed Catholic altar, was an image OF
I,udJha with seven candles burning before IL in a
row All the Princes costly apparel and personal
belongngs-three uniforms. wrought with orna-
ments of fine gold two swords; helmets. 4 naval
can ctc-Were placed on a SalNer IN 'front.' OF the
image as an Offering to the pansala. On the ioor
snread with gorgeous CfrpetS, on circular cuSnlOnS
~ soft cotton sat dozen priests The Prince was
questioned as TO his intentions 10 be admitted 10
monkhood and then II touching 10 see Prince
Prisdan prostrating himself before the image re-
peat in solemn. hali-h'ard' naIi-nushed Hoice'
after the still more solemn intcnng of the oNiciat-
ing N
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Tuddham sarlnam Gacchami,
phlrmln Sardnam Gacchaml.
.....l.,., earAram t.perhaml

the expression OF embracing the Threefold Refuge
Rud5ha 20 for refuge to the Law. go for
refuge TO the order" II Is remarkable that this Is
~ III nraver OF true Buddhism. The novice
was then robcd in yellow and shown to the people.
rms II rame to- pass that Prince Prisdan OF the
ROYAL family of Siam was mace buddhist monk,
AZ Waskaduwa. in Ceylon. - a.,
Z" After instruction in the Ten Precepts OF the
Daea-Silo and a complete ordination. known as
,,nasamnada the novice would be "A full monk. AT
rescr, Tho prince l. at Waskaduwa, and he has not
pa, dacided whether ne Is TO work In Ceylon or go
oobro"d A there IL not in the ranks OF the BUD
dbis, monks another man so learned IN tngl!sn
u. ~ In French as the royal mendicant and trained
o. Western WAYS and Western culture as he. II Is
nyobable that the princely monk VIII be sent next
ri,.,r IN England missionary tour In the
49, ,ima he will be taught Pail and Snghalese to
.nsbir him TO understand the Buddhist Scripture
i" IT, prince f. an afrable. courteous and kind
r.ar,ed man and what IL most characteristic OF
him. more even than his devotion as buudhis'' IL
al. great humility.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-24

During the latter part OF Mr. Arthur's Ad-
"histraton embassy from SIAM composed
VI TWO brothers OF the King. a major of the
''amese Army, Siamesc secretaries and attend
s sns and English secretary, Wilberforce
she visited this country on their way around
vac world on missions to the different Powers.
'"ey remained for several weeks in Washing
VI" were entertained handsomely by the Presi-
I'M the Cabinet. the members Of the Diplo-
rsa.', Corps. and several private dinners and re-
vstr.tohs were given In their honor. at all or
Ign tney appeared in the handsome uniforms
ts,.,' er rank. They were bright. clever, enter
Ama Amy men, quick TO observe and quick to adopt
atcan customs and altogether they created
asorable impression.
hiessor Newcomb puts into practice his
aa deas concerning the ability Of women to
!, "ork equal TO that OF men. and has for one
=" assistants on The American Ephemeris
n "autical Almanac" Mrs. Elizab beth Brown
ia. VINO occupies high place in the scen-
,,.. "'rio and is, in fact. clever and erudite
vas Mrs. Davis is at present computing the
,Ion .phemers for the year 1901, and for diver
.v computes the orbits OF the comets when
ss. ones appear. Her first scientific work
sp,.e reading Of the proofs OF Professor Cores
e,,,.N's OF Geodesy" and Professor New
o.. =. Dinerential and Integral Calculus"
also contributed work on the develop
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Crescent A. e.
TALK WITH CHAIRMAN ByNTU.

Grand Rapids Mich. March 3-Ex-Congressman
William D. Bynum, Of Indiana. National Chairman
OF the Sound Money Democrats, said. in an inter
view here this afternoon. that II is impossible TO
foretell the future Of the Sound Money Democ-
racy IL the new Administration does not give some
relief TO the financial interests OF the country he
said and does not take some action toward a none
tary reform, he believed that the Republican party
would be in turn wiped ont again. and that IL win
he the Sound Money Democracy that the busi.
ness interests and the people viii turn for relief
Speaking upon the subject OF patronage Mr. Rv-
mum said; we are asking nothing Of the No Kin
ley Administration in the way OF recognition Tho
National Committee will not ask for ANYTHING ana
will moi indorse any man for any place and per-
sonsly. have refused 10 have anything 10 do with
the candidacy OF any applicant for place
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BACK from the Grave

We cannot come hut often stay progress
thrh-r Disease ike everything else. must have be
ginning Al chronic nasdies tend % shorten Ne. ana
render - species Of mar'yrdom while they last. Ma
lars ndn-y compliant chronic indigestion, rheumatism
all have small besinnlnEs ana be stayed the
cih Hosretttrs Br'ers This excellent
ard Alternative II adapted alike the prevention dis
orders u ana 10 their removal and early
liz. cannot be TOO strongly advocated To appetite
and insure tranquil rest there and peassn,sr
means than the Buffers The effects 81 ovetvork and
exhaustion mental physical eoun'eractei by IT,
and the bus, merchant the tired clerk operative. ana
the student. author Newspaper de
rive Gom II pleasant relief and future energy.