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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-16
silver Sun Rising. .

New YORK, October 16 = Silver,
$50 cents; lead, 1915.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-16

In aIi Its Nsnaerous and d.
verse branches done az AZ
sho aid be at THE OPTIC Job
Rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
WEEK AT FORT WARREN.
Work With Heavy Artillery Per-
formed by Massachusetts MILITIA.

Work With Heavy Artillery Per-
formed by Massachusetts Militin.
The LIST Regiment Massachusetts Volun-
teer Militia. Colonel Charles Pfaff, COM
manding, Lieutenant Frederic s. Halves,
adjutant performed a tour of duty at Fort
Warren recently, embracing a week s
practical instruction in heavy artillery.
The regiment arrived at the post Saturday,
August Z, beginning their work Monday,
August o. The entire command Of the post
was detailed to assist in the instruction
of the militia. Lieutenant E. NJ. Weaver.
I'd Artillery, being placed in immediate and
special charge Of the instruction. Lieuten-
ant Colonel C. A. Woodruff, I'd Artillery.
commanding the post of Fort Warren. In
his report on the subject says:
1.-The plan for the weeks work of the
volunteer regiment was previously prepared
and all that was attempted was success
fully carried out; that II was q success is
due to the interest and activity displayed
by Lieutenant Weaver and by the hearty
ar d intelligent cooperation of the enlisted
practice or the regiment. at both fixed and
moving targets, was exceptionally good,
and will compare favorably with the prac-
tice Of regular troops. The entire weeks
work, drill at the different guns, and other
exercises, was q marked Improvement over
that of last year, and the interest displayed
by both officers and enlisted men of the
ceptfonally good. was even greater than
heretofore. As showing the interest of this
regiment In artillery work, on June IL,
Bunker Hill day, state holiday, two bat
teries Of the regiment visited the post,
spending about six hours In drilling"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Womem's and Girls
Waists Suits etc.

]? W"nlen's Shirt Waists. lace lawns. organizes
and laiTsts. all sizes. Reduced from 81 .Gs aud
81 40 10 Soc each.
II Girls Pure lawn Dresses. 1, G and II years
Reduced from 81. IS To Soc. each.
IL Girls Grass Linen Houses. fancilv trimmed
WITH braid. saflor collar. g. and II years. Re
duced from 81 .6s to .,ac each.
Girls School Refer. combination style braid
trimmed. IL years. Reduced from 81 80 10 50 10
Womnn's Cotton Covert Ricycle Suits braid
trimmed Eton Jacket. divided skirt Sizes 30 and
81. Reduced From 500 81 10 each
W'm'ns White Imported I',lue Suit. open
blazer jacket trimmed with blue duck, full skirt
Sizr 81. Reduced from s.. a. 81 80
Women's Navy Blue All-linen Blazer Suit trim
med with white piquc. Size "a. Reduced from
S1509 TO 81 80.
Wom;n's All-linen Crash Suit. braid and ap-
plique trimming on jacket and skirt. Size "a r.
duccd from $1,000 10 $500.
l women's Atwood Mixed Cheyiot Skirt Re-
duccd from $500 to 81. SO
womens Fancy Mixed Cheviot Suit. hy front
jacket lined with silk. Size sc. Reduced from
$3.50 10 ST Is
women's White lawn Wrappers. Sizes "a SO
and -. Reduced from 81 6S to SOC each
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
Interesting Facts Shown by tn
Bureau of Statistics.

Interesting Facts Shown by the
Bureau of Statistics.
The forthcoming monthly summary Of
the bureau of statistics will contain q
table CT the imports and exports of mer-
chandise fer July, 1897, as compared with
the same month of 1885, and of the seven
months ending July, 1897, as compared
with the same period Of 1896.
The total exports during the first seven
months of the calendar year 1856 amounted
to $500 527, COS, while the total for the same
period Of the current year amounts to
$549 943, $40, an increase of nearly $50 Geo.
600. This increase is particularly notice
able in the exports of manufactures. which
amount to about 5000, 600 more than for
the same period last year, about per
cent increase with reference to the total
= exports. The exports of agricultural prod
ucts have increased from $500 GIG, 794 to
$341, 100 264, yet the percentage in the total
of exports in that line has fallen from
GA per cent to 62 per cent.
For the month of July of this year the
total exports were 500. 925. TO-, an increase
of almost a, 10000 over July Of last year,
which is encouraging in view of the fact
that the last fiscal year was the largest
in the history of fthe country.
Agricultural products lead the list,
amounting to- $4Oti3S, ESQ., as compared with
$37 49,, 100 for; July. 1896, but the percent
age for the two months remains the same
total for the month being $23,67 1874, as
compared with 81. 562, 500. an increase of
/ per cent. The products of mining have
fallen off from $a221. sos from July, 1896.
to 81, $3.50, sol In July, 1897.
At the END OF the month Of July last,
goods remaining I'm bond were valued at
So, 041. 1Oe, while the value of goods in
the same condition at the end of July Of
last year was III .6S2. O4O This change is
due in large part to heavy Withdrawals
for consumption In anticipation of the In
creased rates Of the new tariff act.
The imports of gold during July of this
year amounted to 1851, as against 81
667, 1856 for the same month of 1896. The
exports Of gold for July of this year
amounted to s.. 462 $50. as against 81. 931,-
438 for July of last year. For the seven
months period ending July. 1897, the inn
ports OF gold amounted to N,167 ,0S5. and
for the same period last year 81 .6l2, 599.
The exports of gold for the seven months
period ending In July of this year amount
ed to $50, SIS, OIL, as against $54 922, 948 for
the seven months Of July. 1896 The ex-
ports Of silver for July last were about
81 .O00. GOO less than for July, 1885, and for
the seven months about "A, COO, eco less.
a -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Housefurnishing Dept.

Work Basket on stand soiled. Reduced from
$3.50 to 81 so.
1 Music Rack on stand. slightly damaged. Re-
duced from 3d. so to ESQ.
Scrap Basket, soiled. Reduced from LIS TO
75c.
Scrap Basket, soiled. Reduced from 81 80 TO
81. 90.
Patent Steam Bread Raiser, dented. Reduced
from 81. SO 100.
Soup Tureen, hotel size. Reduced from 81 90
to $50.
Wash Boilers. Reduced from 3sc. 10 25c
each.
I Housemaids' Pan. Reduced from So to Use
I Covered Clothes Hamper, soiled. Reduced
from &2.50 to $1.75.
4 Preserving Kettle, 24-Qt-, slightly damaged
Reduced from Sc. TO Csc.
Fifth door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Shoe Department.

6 pairs womens Dark Tan oxfords. turn sole.
Sizes A-2ls and B-2a and C-6la ID. Re
duc.d from $3.50 to 81 so pair.
20 pairs Wonen's oxfords. turn sole. patent tip.
80 ~ n =, aid - :, "a, -,
81 80 pair.
pairs womens Oxfords, coin toe. patent tip.
Sizes 3lL-4L-5Is and A-3 B-2Ig and 81, e.
Reduced from s. 50 To 81 80 pair
l3 pairs women's Dark Tan oxfords. coin toe
square tip. Sizes ) and q "A. and u II ga and
6 -3R-4-4ls and ID. Reduced from $500 10
81 10 pair.
=, a,n-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
China Department.

1 Decorated French China Ice C,eam Set. slight
ly damaged. Reduced from $500 TO $500.
French China Game Set plate chiIped. Re-
duced frm 5000 TO $500.
1 Decorated Austrian China Pudding Set, slight
ly damaged. Reduced from 1916 10 $50.
Reduced from $3.50 to $1.70 each.
Decorated English Porcelain Vegetable Dishes.
Reduced from 81 Is to TIC. each.
Decorated MIX Pitchers. Reduced from SIG
to Zoe. each.
dozen Decorated Bone Dishes. Reduced from
81 % to 00c. dozen.
% Decorated Pie Plates. Reduced from 10c. TO
&c. each.
door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
5000 Round Trip. 5000
NOT so FAT.
DR. EDISONS OBESITY PILLS AND SALT
REDUCED MADALAINE PRICE, THE POPU-
LAR ACTRESS. IS POUNDS.
IF FAT, WRITE LoRING & co.'s NEW YORK O..
CHICAGO MEDICAL DE.PARTNENTS-RJP
TCRE CCRED-BEST TRUSS EVER
DEVISED

The popular actress. Madalaine Price, one Of the
stellar lights of the SOuthersPrice Theater Com
pony, has token DIR. Edisons Obesity Treatment,
and is glad OF 1t. Read below what she sUys Of
her experience with DIR. Edisons remedies:
Lorjng & Co. Chicago
DIR. Edison's Obesity Pills and Obesity Salt end
Compound When l began taking DIR. Edison's
Obesity Treatment my weight 1873. l had al
ready used another much advertised treatment and
IL left my stomach in very weak condition.
took DIR. Edison's Obesity Pills and Salt and
was reduced from 19S to 140 without any bad eff
fects upon my system. These remedies soon cured
stated Since taking your remedies l look better
and feel better than for years. and have ten
derey to again get fat. My professional friends
should DIR. Edisons needles IL inclined to get
too feshy ami all of them who have used them on
my recommenda tion have been greatly beneh.e ed by
them My husband, Mr.. Edwin Southes, Joins
me In thanking you for what your treatment has
tIeath emit that may be sent to me in care of tine
MADALiiNE PRICE
bottle. THESE GOODS ARE KEPT In STOCK ny
LEADING RETAIL DRUGGISTS.
Written guarantee to refund the price II DR.
Edson's Obesity Pills or Obesity Salt taken as
YORK MEDICAL. DEPARTMENT or our CHICAGO
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT for advice about your
obesity any other disease. Be sure to write II
pptured- Best truss and treatment devised
II crres- Send letters and orders to Ioring 4 Co.,
General Agents for the United States. To insure
prompt r&ply mention department. and only
Obesity
LORING 6 CO., DEPT. 8,
NO. ~ WEST 22D ST., NEW YORK CITY,
No us STATE ST.. CHICAGO Ill.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Boys Department.

"a pairs Linen and Galatca Wash Pants. Sizes
10 Is. Reduced from 2-c. TO l2l.c. pair.
Washable Kilt Suits. Sizes 2is 3 and T. Re-
duccd from 81 90 to 3.,c. each.
10 Brown Linen Kilt Suits. Sizes o 3 and 4.
Reduced from 81. 80 to soc. each.
All-wool Suits Sizes TO y. Reduced from
81 30 and So as 81 10 each.
IL pairs Atwood Pants. Sizes and 4. Re
duced from 15c and Si.00 10 pc. pair.
- Fine Straw Hats. for small boys. Reduced
from s1oo. sl.25 and 81 so to lee each
Third foor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Cotton Underwear Dept.

Cambria Corset Covers, square neck. trim med
with embroidery and insertion, pearl attons. Sizes
80 and a.. Reduced from so to DC. each
Cambria Corset Covers. We neck. trimmed with
embroidery, lace and ribbon, pearl buttons Sizes
ga sc and AZ. Reduced from 81 90 10 SOC. 81 ch
Lawn Skirts, pink and blue, TO lee worn under
thin materials, umbrella style, deep tlfe trimmed
with wide Nalencienncs lace, dnst Aoun - uTdcr-
Death, French back. Reduced from $50 to s5c.
each.
d6ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Infants Department.

8 Childrens Null Wash Hats, shirred broad brm.
Reduced from soc. l5c. each.
1 C1idrcn's Nainsook Short Dress gathered full
from neck, turn down collar. Reduced from 81 15
to $l.0o
1 Chdren's Blue Pique Coat. handsomely trim
med with open embroidery. Reduced from Sl4. 80
$500.
1 Clildren's Pique Refer, broad sailor collar Of
embroidery, full back. Reduced from $3.50 TO
$3.50.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Friday'll BE
DaV.

Five days of active buying and
selling-onc day of clearing out
remnants. For those who can fit
their needs to the odds and ends it
often means a saving of third, a
halt or more. A weeks gathering
to be sold in one day-hence the
little prices. On center tables. as
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Millinery Department.

All tntrimmed Straw Hats, all colors and shapes.
Reduced to 25c. each.
Red Sailors. rough straw. velvet bands Re-
ducod from Sl.Oo to Soc each.
Milan Sailors. red and white Reduced from
$500 TO 81 80 each.
II Straw bicycle Hats. Derby and Fedora shapes
Reduced To DOE. ach.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Hosiery Department.

pairs Women's Cotton Hose, fast black. IN
bleached sole, extra siza i'm legs Size D. Reduced
from SO TO Sc. pair; FOE 81 90.
II pairs Wcmen's Lsle Thread Hose, blue. pink
and white, plain and dropstitch, slightly soilcd.
Reduced from so to sc. pair.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
SllVERlTES NOVEL PLAN
Three Conventions Will Select Fusion (|andi.
dates in Nebraska.
successful Nominees Must Re tho
Choice Of Majority in Two OF
the Conventions.

LINCOLN, Neb, September 2-The con-
ference committee Of the populist, silver re-
rublicans and democratic conventions after
hololng session that lasted until o'clock
TINS MOI ming, and failing to agree upon a
tlcKet. made the following report to the
three conventions: I'VE recommend that
the three conventions meet separately and
BALLOT for judge. All nominations shall he
presented to the three conventions and hal
ioting shall continue until one man shall
receive a majority of two conventions.
Each ballot shall be announced to each of
the other conventions before another ballot
is taken. Regents shall be given to the
psrues winch do not secure the judge"
Adopted by the Democrats,
The report was adopted by the democratic
convention, but the committee was not dis
charged.
The populists adopted the cottage home
for their party emblem, the same symbol
as that OF the populists of Colorado. The
silver republicans adopted the liberty bell
With a crack in it. The silver republicans
committee.
A motion to proceed to ballot for supreme
judge was laid on the table by the demo-
cratic convention. The silver republicans
took one ballot, resulting: Judge C. r.
Scott, 292; o. p. Davis. 81; J. s. Kirkpat-
rick, IA.
Early Morning Recess.
After several unsuccessful attempts to
agree upon a candidate for supreme Judge
according to the proposition submitted in
the report Of the conference committee at
2:3O o'clock this morning, the three con-
ventions took q recess at $50 O'Clock and
reconvened at o'clock. Each convention
Immediately took a ballot, which resulted
in the democrats unanimously agreeing up
ON w. II. Thompson. the populists unani-
mously agreeing upon Judge VIM Neville
and the silver republican vote being widely
scattered. with Judge c. r. Scott having.
the lead.
The popnlists' rental Of the Lansing The
alter having expired at midnight. thew
found themselves barred out this nnornine
and later convened in the state capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Knitted Underwear Dept.

@ women's Ribbed Merino Vests. cream, low
neck sleeves, slightly soii.d. Size for b bust
measure. Reduced from 15c- to Zoe. each.
8 pairs Childrens Gauze Pants. Size for 2-year-
cid. Reduced from DC. to l5c. pair.
Eircf fspr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
REFRIGERATOR Department,

Dry-ar Refrigerator, ice capacity, 100 lbs,
slate shelves Reduced from 5000 Sl2.50
Bedding Hardwood Refrigerator, ice capac-
fly, 100 lbs, slightly married Reduced from $1,000
to $500.
1 Bedding Hardwood Refrigerator. Ice capac-
ity, $50 lbs, slightly marred. Reduced from $500
to $l5.0O.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

General Wilson, chief Of engineers, has
awarded the contract for the construction
Of emplacements for batteries at Marrow
stone Point, Puget Sound, to the Pacific
Bridge Company At its bid OF $l63, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Temperature the finest. Bathing most de-
lightful Air most invigorating. Try it by
taking the Pennsylvania railroad 81 excur-
sion next Saturday and Sunday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

ALL OF ED:SON'S OBESITY REMEDIES AZ
well as all Of Loring's Flesh producers. for sale
BY G. C. G. Sims
myZZf Cor. 14th st. and n. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

$500 to Atlantic City and Return. n.
and O.
pm. Saturday: 8 am. Sunday; good to
return until Monday, 6th.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Want" ads. IN The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

MORE CASES OF SICK HEADACHE, Bill
fOrsness, constipation, be cured in less time,
with less medicine, and for less money, by using
Carters Little Liver Pills, than by any other
means.
Flavor your drinking water soda and lemonade
with DIR. Siegerts AngOstura Bitters and keep free
from malaria and all disorders Of the digestive
organs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Chamber Suites.

$22 Heavy Oak Finish Bed
Room Suites, pretty design, sub
stantial and we'll made, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02


B A u |M] S
Biggest Kind of
I ticket.
Bargains.
ss;ss Ladies' White Duck and Cotton Covert
RED TICKET DAY, 7oc.
sa.4s Ladies' Cbangeable and Wash silk Waists.
RED TICKET DAY, o8c.
s1.25 Ladies' White Duck and Crash skirts.
RED TICKET DAY, 4oc.
j, si9s Children's Refers. all wool, in light and
RED TICKET DAY, ACC.
s16s Ladies' Bingham Petticoats
RED TICKET DAY, 48c.
2sc. Childrens White and Bingham Aprons.
RED TICKET DAY, 15c.
sl.25 Ladies' Lawn and Flannel Dressing sacques.
RED TICKET DAY, 48c.
39c. Children's Bingham Dresses
RED TICKET DAY, 25c.
6Oc Summer and Heavyweight Corsets-odd
RED TICKET DAY, CSC.
25c. Childrens Ironclad Hose, all sizes, to 10.
RED TICKET DAY, 15c.
35c Ladies' Black Brilliant Isle Hose.
RED TICKET DAY, 1oc.
15c. Ladies' Ribbed Ribboned Vests
RED TICKET DAY, &c.
5oc. Ladies' Stock Collars, in colors.
RED TICKET DAY, 1oc.
9sc Ladies' and Children's Esnb Boleros.
RED TICKET DAY, 25c.
% Chemisettes. all colors.
RED TICKET DAY, &c.
1sc. Torchon and Point De Paris Lace
RED TICKET DAY, 12ac.
5oc. Al-over Flouncing.
RED TICKET DAY, 2,c.
l214c. Bingham, in lavender only e pieces).
RED TICKET DAY, &C.
s5c. Gauze Drawers. Size as only.
RED TICKET DAY, nc.
only.
RED TICKET DAY, 15c.
Soc. White Sweaters
RED TICKET DAY, 1oc.
39c. Mems Leather Belts.
RED TICKET DAY, I21c.
10c. School slates bound all around
RED TICKET DAY, &C.
1Oc. Scholars Companion Box
RED TICKET DAY, &C.
13c. whalebone Caslng
RED TICKET DAY, &c. PIECE.
1Oc. Shook Corset Clasps.
RED TICKET DAY. DC.
15c. Rubber Dress Shields.
RED TICKET DAY, &c. PAIR.
n IN 00|hM| q /
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
L ORlNG & Co. DEPT. &,

NO. ~ WEST 22D ST., NEW YORK CITY.
No lis STATE ST.. CHICAGO. ILL.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

hoes bargains IN everything you can want household furnishings
something will further Peckam
have added
the
want
Furnnure list
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-08-07
A Farm Hands Fortune.

Mr. William F. Hastings, Of San
Francisco, who has worked a. an or
binary farm laborer for years, has
just received news from England that
he has inherited So, 900 left him by n
woman he befriended fifteen years ago.
when she was poor and III In California.
At that time Hastings worked on Mr..
d. D. Mills suburban estate at MIL
brae. Miss Carrie Burch was one of
the housemaids. She fell III and Hast
Ings loaned her $500 Of his savings.
After her recovery she went away as
nurse to a rich woman, who went TO
Australia. There Miss Burch married
retired shIpmaster named Hall. She
repaid Hastings, and he heard no more
OF her till few days ago, when he re-
ceived a letter from a lawyer named
Watson, Of London, saying that six
years ago Mrs. Hall died, bequeathIng
him all her estate. Since then Wat
sons American agent has been trying
to ind Hastings. The lucky man IL
thirty-Gve years old and has never
been outside Of California. He Is wait
ing for remittance to 60 to England
New York Sun
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-08-07
Seeing the White Hnn.s.


One Of the most unique types Of hu-
manity that have been seen at the
White House In many n day strolled
leIsurely into the mansion shortly after
luncheon the other day. says CORE
spondent OF the New York Sun. lie
was 'fOre-de- war negro, pockma RI
ed, ragged and footsore. lie had lust
tramped In from Orange County. Viz.
Rinia, and after putting foot on the
Washington asphalt made a bee line
for the White House. lie Was the Oh
ject Of many curious glanceA
rs dis de Presidents houseT' he
asked Of n doorkeepcr.
Yes. colonel" was the reply. the
dOorkeeper noticing the military garb
We'll. Is cullud persons lowed In ."
He was Informed that no distinction
Is drawn between the races, AMI be
marched proudly into the east room.
He took In his surroundings At n
glance. walked straight for a chair
and, removing n hat that had seen bet,
ter days. knelt in prayer. He remain.
ed In this posture several minutes
while the White House attaches won.
dered whether a lunatic had invaded
the mansion. Finally the old negro
arose. inspected the furnishings Of the
room. uttered words Of praise for the
President. and noIselessly Ellded out
OF the east room. II was not enough
he thought. to see only the east room.
He wanted to make . tour Of the man.
sion. He peeped through keyboles
cracks and crevices, trying to get n
look Mt some Of the occupants OF the
White House. Failing to see anybody
he passed out Of the building. On the
portico he encountered a White House
policeman.
Just tell de President that Mister
John W. Sheldon, of Orange County
Virginny. called. Remember, now.
John w. Sheldon"
The policeman Informed Mr.. Sheldon
that be would communicate bIs mes.
sage, whereupon the old darky re-
moved his hat, buttODed his old coat
and jumped up In the air like an
Apache Indian en- route to war with a
hostile tribe.
Rise, shine. shout, give God the
glory" shouted the old man at the ton
Of his voice as he passed down the
steps leading to the driveway.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-08-07
HIAMATnA rae oRgAr.
mis- Noted Iadiaa the Greatest State.
man OF His Day.


mis- Noted Indian the Greatest States
man Of His Day.
While spending a few days In Al
bany recently was shown one Of the
most valuable and interesting historical
relies In America. which = now the
trophy OF the Mayor Of that city.
writes VIM. Il. Curtis TO the Chicago
Record. 1t is the wampum belt Of
Hiawatha. and was made to commemO-
rate the formation OF the IrOQuols con-
federatl0n-the league OF the I'VE ma
occurred somewhere about
the middle Of the fourteenth century,
long before the discovery Of this hem
lsphere by the white man.
Hiawatha was not q love-sick war
rior and minstrel, as Longfellow de-
scribes him. He was the foremost
statesman of his age in America and
was several centuries ahead OF his
time. He was the first advocate on
American soil OF International arbi-
tration. He was the FIRST apostle OF
peace In America that we know any
thing about. and his untutored mind
developed the fundamental principles
OF Christianity as he trod the forest
OF the AdirOndacks in his moccasins.
The wampum Is Il belt Of bead en-
for that Is the meaning Of
the term II represents four squares
about I'VE inches by four inches In size.
two OF which are on either side Of the
shaped center. They are con-
nected by links. The acknowledged
figure represents the 0nondaga nation.
which was the wealthiest and most
powerful The other four figures rep
resent the Senecas, the Mohawks. the
Cayugas and the 0neldas. Later the
Tuscaroras Joined the eonfederacy. and
they became known as the Six Ma
tons.
IL was Hiawatha who brought about
the confederation He was n member
Of the OnOndaga tribe, but was con-