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island, but is an imported article that arrived several years ago as a stowa- way. They are big, gray fellows. aver aging couple of pounds each in weight, and as their number increased gradually wiped out of existence the native rodent-a small, brown rat of conservative temperament, aghich the San Jose house cats had been able to keep within bounds. But in short time the cats themselves were put to flight by the newcomers after q series of pitched battles for the supremacy.
 The shopkeepers ard other residents of the city then found themselves ct the mercy of these big rats, which fairly overran the town, eating their way through everything except stone or metal. It proved almost impossible to keep anything in the way of proyi- sions out of their reach Food could only be preserved in wire cages, and these occasionally proved ineffective. Clothing, too, was rendered worthless by the sharp teeth of the hungry de- stroyers, and many shopkeepers suf- fered severe losses to their stock. The very foundations of the houses are un- dermined by these pests, so that many of them have been rendered unsafe This has been particularly the case in the poorer quarters, where the lower classes live in adobe huts
 The rapfdly-inereasing number of these rats has made it difficult for them to obtain sufficient food with the result that hunger is making them bolder and fercer day by day. Young chickens and ether small live stock have to be care fully watched, or they will be carried off. There are also well-attested in- stances where infants and other small children have had bits of flesh nipped from their limbs while asleep in bed.
 The city officials and the residents generally have used every possible means to rid the place of this alarming visitation, but without success; so as a final resort the bounty of ten cents each for every dead rat was offered. During the past year steamships run ming to Costa Rica have brought traps of all kinds and sizes, and other con frivances supposed to be deadly to rats; but after few were caught the traps became useless, as the cunning foe quickly learned their dangerous character and gave them a wide berth. Idle men and boys go gunning regular ly for these big rats, earning coi sider- able money in that way.
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Ha,r,n Thisr

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that can not be
 +. J; Cheney < Co, Props, Toledo, Q.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To. ledo, o.
 Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Gatarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot tle Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
 Hall,s 5 Family Pills are the best.
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Walters First Dip.

Walter T. was six years old. He never had seen the ocean. We were to spend the summer at the seaside, and Walter had new bathing suit. Every boy in the block was invited into the house to see him try it on, and one day we discovered him in the bath tub surrounded by an admiring group of juveniles, to whom he was discours- ing about how he would dive from the end of the iron pier when he reached the ocean. When the young man, how ever, saw the ocean with the great waves rolling on the beach, he could not be induced to go near it, and posi- lively refused to put on his bathing suit One day his father offered him 50 cents if he would put on his suit and get wet all over once. He wanted the money very much, and he finally consented. Clasping his arms around his fathers neck like wise, the great undertaking was begun. After much shivering and trembling he was wet about two inches above his ankles, when he exclaimed: Papa L. guess-i-will-only take ten = eents'-worth-t this-time Crypt.
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Should Have Got Out of the Way.-'1 don't believe quite understand your con had lodged the complaint. Tt seems that the prisoner is a house mover; that he was moving small frame house at the time of the trouble, and that you ran into the house. can't see what offense he has, com mitted." But, your honor,2 protested the bicyclist, q rang my bell when l was half a block away and he paid no attention to 1t. '' Chicago Evening Post.
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ABOUT ALASKA.

Whole forests break into the sea.
 When it gets lower than 50 there is no wind.
 Some wood is beautifully polished by glacier action.
 Climate in winter severe in the ex- treme, winter beginning in September. One small tribe makes &, 800 a year from silver fox skins. They are worth $250 each. : Principal mountains, Mount Logan. altitude, 1e,5oo feet; Mount St. Elias, ls'1oo; Mount Wrangel. 17,5oo feet.
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Louis xVI.'s Farewell Message.

The king chose this solemn Christian festival to express his last wishes to his wife and family, and his justification as farewell to his people. We will give only a short extract from this remarkable docum ' entreat my wife 10 forgive me atl that she has to suffer for my sake, and whatever sor- row 1 may have caused her during the years of our marriage, as she may rest assured that l retain no remembrance of anything for which she might be inclined to feel self-reproach. I charge my son, in case he should ever have the misfortune of being a king, to re- member that he must be entirely de- voted to the happiness of his fellow citizens, that he must forget all rancor or hatred more especially with regard to the misfortunes and sorrows to which l am subjected" The truly Christian feelings of the king are sufficiently proved by the above extract from a paper addressed to the queen, but which was not given to her.-Anna L. Bicknen, in Century.
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Norton-"E Everybody seems to know me in this city. A moment ago young chap hollered after me and wanted to know if I didn't want my shoes blacked." Winder- ''That would seem to indicate that he didn' t know you, wouldn't it" = Boaton Tran. script.
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Lamb-'1 can't understand how man can afford to take public office when it costs more than the salary comes to to get elect ed" Wolf-"It is evident you were not cut out for statesman. "-Boston Transcript.
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snhstnntinfcd eInllna.

All claims for Dr. Bells Pine-Ta ar-Honey are substantiated by the reports from those consumption, and all bronchial affections are the diseases for which 1t Is guaranteed
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nomeafic Cnrrnv

s'Pusher is furious"
 What's the matter"
 "Sle was. arrested on suspicion of being a scoreher."
 "Well-isn't he?"
 ,G.No; that's a baby-buggy stoop he wears. i" Detroit Free Press.
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Into the Secret.

She-Why do you never compliment me on my complexion now that we're married? I've got 1t still.
 He-Yes, but now know where you got it.-Yellow Kid Magazine
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"See here, young man, I'll have to take you in. Your lanterns out" Hold on, of ficer, I'll explain. You see I bought one of those two-dollar bicycle suits this afternoon, and it burst on me ten miles from home. Now, I'm trying to get back as quietly as l can in the dark You see the necessity of it ?" That's all right-go ahead. ."-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
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Here's a check indorsed J. R. Tomp kins'-who is Tompkins, a man or woman? "A woman, of course" "Why, of course?' "It's indorsed at the wrong end."-Cleve land Plain Dealer.
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88 years old, living at Paducah, Ky, says that Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey is the best grip eure cough, lung, and bronchial remedy that has been sold during her life.
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Slightly Marked Down.

s'Does she really belong to the 4002"
 "Um-well, 1 should cali her about three ninety-eight' ;
 The feminine intellect is prone to subtle distinctions.-Iypographieal Journal.
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Indiana, I see has adopted compulsory culture" Flows that?" '1f a man ism t agreeable to las neighbors they get up a surprise party and hang him.-Chicago Rec ord
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Amy spicy features in the new playso Well, the lady answered, "John had his mouth full of cloves s"-Indianapolis Jour nal.
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Good old Grnnnx MetonIfe.

A boy is never too trifing to learn to whistle real loud through his fingers.
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The muscles stiff; body sore, a sure Cure for it in St. Jacobs Oil.
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Lots of men would like to get pension, but not nearly so many want to go to war; Washington Democrat.
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In muscle, joint or bone, anywhere Rheumatism is cured by St. Jacobs Oil.
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After six years suffering, I was cured by zTe Aee6eny R MsPaE M5aSPiS1 i5 o4 z' Ono
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Cultures Coadjutor- an air of well-bred repose young Newrich has" Yes; but he was naturally lazy to begin with. Chicago Record.
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Some folks enjoy nothing so much as 20. ing around talking suspiciously about their neighbors.-Washington Democrat.
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At & Disadvantage.

Browne-I can't see that he's distin- guished looking Towne-But his wife is with him now.-
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After man succeeds in printing one kiss upon a girls lips it's an easy matter to run of large edition.-Chicago News.
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A woman is unhappy all summer because she can't buy every pretty shirt waist she sees.-Washington Democrat.
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If new doctors first patient doesn't die on his hands, he has a promising career Washington Democrat.
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 Stnr TOhnccu.

If you care for pleasure, health and econ omy, chew Star tobacco, the leading brand of the world.
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To Cure n Cold In One Night take Dr. Bells Pine=Tar.H Honey. It clear the throat, soothes the bronehials and ex hilarates the lungs. 25c at all druggists.
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Fits stopped free and permanently cured. No fits after first days use of Dr. Kline'a Great Nerve Restorer. Free $2 trial bottle & treatise. Dr. Kline 933 Arch st., Phila, Pa.
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Crippled, on erutehes, from sprain. Used St. Jacobs Oil. We'll again.
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x,l Every man thinks his credit is good Washington Democrat.
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To Cure n Cold in One Day Fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. Poo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
A Humble of Nerves.

This term IS often applied 10 people
They should strengthen them with Hos
letters stomach Btters. After n course
of that benign tonic they will cease TO be
conscious that they have nervous sys-
TENS. except through agreeable sensa-
tons. II will enable them 10 eat, sleep,
and digest well, the three media for In
crcasing tone and vigor in the nerves. I'm
common with the rest Of the system.
The mental worry begotten by nervous
dyspepsia will also disappear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

quarters. While simply moving about
from place to place, its deck and the
small coming tower In which tho conf
mander stands will be above water.
Above that is 10 be perhaps foot OF the
deck. turtle-hack IN fashion, and about
thirty inches Of the coming tower above
that.
While portion OF the craft will thus
be visible 10 vessels on the surface. the
means Of propulsion are TO be a naphtha
or gasoline engine. operating an ordinary
small screw propeller. When 81 IS desired
10 sink the boat for submarine opera
lions. water - TO be let into trimming or
ballast tanks IN the bottom. in sufficient
amount 70 reduce the buoyancy TO few
hundred pounds That is to say. when
submerged. its weight. when weighed in
the water. would be within 1--WE hundred
pounds OF It's actual weight on land. 1t
can DO manoevured up TO ono thousand
pounds buoyancy. but not much above
that.
When IN motion, vertical rudders VIII
effect the lateral direction Of the craft.
on each side OF the centre line. and for
ward of the propeller are two horizontal
ruGdors. These rudders arc pivoted and
regulate the depth OF the rising and diving
OF the boat. When IL is desired that
the vessel shall dive. the rear EDGES OF
tho rudders are pushed downward. This
causes the stern 20 move upward and the
bow downward and the diving follows.
70 obtain a reverse motion, the action
should be reversed.
1t IS possible 10 use the gasoline en-
CINE IN the water. but IL is not considered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

lead the poor Chlnee In their midst to
the Saviour, whose name they love, and
whom they serve. The only organized
effort being made here TO christianize
the Chinese Is that OF Calvary Baptist
Sunday school This Is deserving OF
every encouragement and its noble pro-
moters are worthy of every praise.
Every Sunday evening at o'clock six
Cinnamon can be seen vending along
towards the church. at Pine and Grace
streets. They arc met In the school,
room OF the church by six young ladies
and Mr.. L. w. Minor, the superintend-
ent Of this odd school Of half-dozen
pupils and a half-dozen teachers. The
exercises open with reading from the
Scriptures and prayer followed by 4
song. In this hymn the scholars ana
teachers Join, and though the former
do not often know the words. they hum
the tune, and their not very readable
faces sometimes bespeak that there Is
melody in the heart. The principal task
OF the lay Is to learn TO read, but with
this the foundations OF Confucianism, OF
Buddhism. and Of Mohammedanism are
slowly undermined. and the truths OF
the Christian Gospel are laid tempting
ly before them. One book OF the Bible
IS studied at the time, and simple, piain'
but wholesome literature Is read 10
them. And By degrees the plan OF Je-
hoyah's salvation is revealed. 1t Is not
all a pleasure. but, indeed. sometimes
a real task and trying exercise OF pa
tence to do all this. but II car scarceiy
be less than n holy work. Each pupil
has his teacher. and an earnes' enort
is made. not only 10 teach, but so TO
interest that they will want to come
back I'm another week. After an hour
the lessons are closed and books are
put away. Another song Is sung, an
other prayer IS offered. and the little
party separates for the week.
Beyond this. as far as could be learned,
nothing IS being done. and nothing is
being said about saving these ex.les
from their native shores.
WHERE THEY GO WHEN THEY DIE.
The first Chinaman came TO Richmond
about twenty-five years ago and opened
a store OF Chinese trinkets on Broad
street between Third and Fourth. In
short while he went away, and others
came 10 take his place. This has been
the Chinaman's story. They come and
they go. as all men do. But one of the
Chinese race has been born in Richmond.
and but one has died here. The former
did not live to become President, while
the other was buried. with two mourners
only. in lakewood Cemetery. He was
inferred amid the silence Of death, In
deed. no words, no tears. April 25 1883.
over his coffin were spread his blankets
and all his earthly possessions. Money
in small pieces was scattered over the
dismal pile. 20 pay the ferryman's fare.
and roast-chicken. apples, oranges, and
n bowl Of rice were lowered into the
tomb to sustain the immortal spirit on
its homeward flight. In October, 1891,
tho sleep Of Yon King was disturbed,
and his remains taken up and sent TO
his native land to fade, and his dust to
commingle with that OF his fathers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
THE CHINESE HERE.
ABOUT FIFTY CELEsTfALs MAKE
UP THE RICHMOND COLONY.
IRE NEARLY ALL LAUNDRYMEN.
Some Few Also Deal I'm Fans and
Trinkcts--OnIy One Chinese Woman
In the City-A Chignc Sunday
School.


1t Is surprising 10 see how little the
people Of Richmond know or seem TO
care about the sons OF the Celestial En-
pire. who every day thread their streets
and frequent their markets. 1t is doubt
less truc that the Chinaman IS more look
cd upon in Richmond as competitor with
the cats and steam larndr!es than as
human being. You would hardly meet a
person IN a dozen squares who was abso-
lutely sure as 70 whether the Chinese els
nent in this Aty vote or not and a pro-
fesslonal pedestrian would be broken down
before lie would learn whether the Chris
tian people OF tie city were so thoroughly
convinced that the John Chinaman OF
Richmond had soul as to try to save Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

Several Picnics Inst Wcek-PersonaI
and Local Items.

81. Joseph's Association OF the German
Catholic church gave picnic and dance
at Greendale Park last Monday, and If
the immense wagon Of beer and good
things WAS an indication, the large NUM-
Der of people present had jolly, good
time.
on Tuesday 81. James Methodist Epis-
copal church Sunday school gave pic
nc at the same place. There were three
big cars full of little folks, and the
country round here was alive during the
day. The ladies of the Baptist church
gave a lawn party a Newbridge church
Thursday evening.
Little Ethel Woodruff has nearly re-
covered from a serious Illness, which, at
one time seemed TO threaten her life.
Her little friends will be glad TO have
her with them again.
Mrs Spindle and Miss Annie Garnett
left Tuesday for Caroline county 10 spend
the summer
Mr. w. Lumpkin, a graduate OF Rich
mond College, who has been Of great
service TO the Baptist Sunday school AMI
church here. has returned TO his home
IN Essex. His absence will be sorely felt
in the Sunday school.
Mr.. Self. one Of the popular conductors
on the Seven Pines line met with an ac-
cident that somewhat crippled his right
hand last week. while managing some
unruly negroes on his car. The people
Of the county are very indignant over
the matter They claim that the regular
passengers should be given separate cars
from negro excursionists.
Friday evening a number of ladies' at
tended one OF Mrs. Peyton's enjoyable
entertainments I'm Richmond.
Or. G.. r. Collins IS putting an addition
to his house that will greatly improve
+; I'm comfort and appearance.
MI Chris. Gebhardts latest invention
IS "crossover" for use in electrician
service.
Mr. Caldee's wife has returned from a
lengthy trip in the West.
Miss Etoile Smith. a lovely young
debutante Of the Springs. is away on a
visit.
AIrs. w. Blnford. OF Elko. is visiting
her relatives here.
Blackberries are scarce, but "ehiggers"
abound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
End OF n Great Railway.
New York Correspondence Philadelphia
press.)

CNew York Correspondence Philadelphia
Press)
A little over twenty-five years ago
capitalists and railway-rnen were very
much interested in project for new
through line from New York 10 Canada,
and especially Montreal. Governor Til
den was In some measures a sponsor for
tho plan, as was also the late Trenor
w. Park. The Central Vermont railway
was also understood TO be In sympathy
with this plan.
The idea was TO built a railway con-
Meeting with the Harlem road at
Chatham TO Bennington, VT, there con-
Meeting with the Central Vermont road.
and thus making an almost Decline from
Montreal to New York city.
II is now very doubtful whether there
was sincere purpose in these PROPOSE
tions. 1t has been suspected for a good
many years that the plan was projected
more for the purpose OF securing the
creCit of towns by which bonds might
be fioated to the advantage Of those who
were in on THE ground floor"
Then that method of getting rich
quickly. by railway building, was In Its
infancy. 1t Is an old story now. The
road between Bennington. VT, and
Chatham y. Y, the terminus or the
Harlem road. sixty miles in length. was
built. and towns all along the line were
bonded. some Of them heavily, Bennlng-
ton. alone, obligating itself to the ex-
tent Of 100000.
Thus. a new through line to Montreal
was built. but II might as well have re-
manned upon paper No effort was made
TO secure uniformity of schedules, or to
command through traffic. The road be-
came a mere means OF communication
between the towns Of a sparsely settled
farming district.
Little By little It fell into decay. its
rails became loose. so that II was a
question whether an engine would pass
over them safely. Its switches were
rusted, its ties rotted. and II was almost
NJ risk Of life or lipsb and only by run
ming at snails pace that one or two
trains day were able TO make the trip.
At last the owners OF the property
have given up the road. II Is to be
abandoned. II is not even worth turn
Ing into a trolley road. and 1t Is proba-
bly, the longest line OF railway In the
United States thus to be completely
given up. 1t has been a dead loss for
all those who invested in 1t. excepting
the cunning capitalists or promoters who
conceived the plan and who MIXED the
road, even before II was built.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

f4NtIA ri@N EN- BEN IN II j ne w y '
'HE UNITED STA TIES SUBMARINE
I advisable because the air supply Of the
interior Of the boat Is limited. and the
demand for air resulting from the com
bustion of gasoline is so great that IL
the engine were operated any length Of
time the air supply Of the interior Of the
vessel would be completely exhausted.
To tho uninitiated It would seem a very
difficult problem for the submarine navi-
gators 10 tell the exact depth at which
their craft was located. This information
is gained. however. by means OF a gauge
which registers inside the vessel the pres
sure Of the water upon the outside.
From this pressure IS calculated the dis
lance Of the vessel from the surface of
the water
The basis OF the calculation referred to
Is the fact that the pressure Of water
upon the vessel is at the rate Of half a
pound TO the foot. Thus the calculation
is simple and the navigator Of the tor
pedo-bOat destroyer knows at all times
just where he IS. There Is the pressure
gauge. which shows him his exact dis
lance from the waters surface. Next
comes the apparatus which determines
the course Of the boat. This IS entirely
independent Of the compass. which does
not act the same beneath the surface Of
the water as II does above It,
In front Of the navigator is a speed
Indicator. which shows him the time he
Is making. just as the steam-gauge IN
the cab of an engine tells the engineer
exactly the amount of steam that is at
his service. With all these facts I'm his
possession, the navigator IS able to per-
form his duties almost as intelligently
as If he were laying the course Of an
ordinary cruiser. Should IL be desired TO
return to the surface quickly. the water
which has been taken In as ballast is
blown out by a tremendous blast from
the compassionate tanks. This at once
gives the vessel its full buoyancy, and a
rise 20 the surface follows.
While nothing absolutely definite IS
known concerning the armament OF the
Destroyer. IL is understood that it Will
be as follows: One torpedo-boat. which
will eject Whitehead torpedoes. by means
Of either compassionate or gunpowder;
two submarine projectlle tubes, or guns,
each OF which carries q projectile in the
form OF thin shell, charged with gum
cotton. 10 the extent of 50 pounds. The
first time this shell is tried will be a
matter of great interest 10 all ordnance
people. The experiment will be entirely
new, and those who believe or dlsbelieye
in the success of the proiectie viii have
a chance 10 see which is right
The longest voyage made by one Of the
new submarine torpedo-boats was that Of
the French craft-nearly six miles-being
under water all the time a distance OF
20 feet. The Russian inventor claims
that his creation viii travel twice as
fast as any other, at a distance OF 30
feet from the surface Of the water.