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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

The Soudan expedition, while en-
gagged in laying new Nile railway.
have seen some remarkable mirages
From distance tie men appeared to
be working into a beautiful lake. and
on all sides were to be seen lakes.
beautifully wooden hills, ships, and
cascades. When looked at through
field-glasses the Illusion was heigh-
tened rather than diminished.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17

Gambling mania is now accepted in
France as a ground for divorce.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-12-17
Fidelity Rupture Cure 90. OF vermont.

MAIN OFFICE NO. 4, Y. NJ c. A. Bldg. BURLINGTON,
The Washington bee., 1897-12-11
A Smile

Will creep over your lins
when you learn that vorr
Constitutions, bylaws, Fr.
curslon programs, &C. will
be printed when promised
in hrst-class style.
The Washington bee., 1897-12-11
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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

oelaIls n massasrs d easllshmsa Gives by
Two Survivors


London. Jan. IA despatch from
Lagos, capital Of the British West Afrt-
can colony Of that name, gives details
| OF the massacre Of the British expedition
under Consul General J., II. Phillips by
| the Inhabitants of Benin City early dur
| ing the present month.
The party consisted Of Consul General
Phillips, Major r. w. G. Copland-Craw-
| ford. deputy commissioner and vice con-
| sui in the Niger coast protectorate ana
| adjoining native territories; Captain A.
| nj. Boisragon, commandant OF the Niger
| coast protectorate force; Captain Malin
| of the 10th Lancers. an officer or the
| Niger coast protectorate force; X. Il.
| Locke Of the consular staff; II. G.
! Campbell Of the consular staff; DR.. b. II.
| Elliott, medical officer, and Messrs.
Powis and Gordon, civilians.
The party was unarmed and was pro-
ceeding to Benin City in order to make
a request for a palaver or conference.
with King Obdah. In regard to increas-
ing the trading facilities with that part
OF Africa, the king having previously
consented that the expedition should
visit his capital. The nine officers went
unarmed, in order to impress the king
with the peaceful character of their
mission, and over 200 native carriers
were taken with the party, In order to
propel the canoes and carry presents In
tended for the king.
After proceeding up the river the ex-
pedition landed at spot about Is miles
from Benin City. and the carriers were
sent ahead through the dense jungle. the
officers following.
Five miles from Benin City the officers
suddenly came upon a narrow defile
which was filed with the dead carriers.
who were fearfully mutilated.
Almost Immediately afterward the
officers and their servants were sur
rounded and attacked by hundreds Of
savages armed with guns, cutlasses.
spears and clubs, and in few minutes
all the members Of the party. excepting
Boisragon and Locke. were killed.
Captain Boisragon and his companion,
after wandering in the bush for week.
succeeded In reaching New Benin.
wounded and exhausted, bringing the
first authentic news of the massacre,
although seven Kroomen OF the carrier
party also succeeded in escaping and
were the first TO spread the reports OF
the disaster
The affair is looked upon as deserving
OF the sending OF a punitive expedition to
Benin City, known as the city Of blood"
on account OF its being the seat of the
fetch priests OF that part of Africa, and
because human sacrifices are OF fire.
quent occurrence, the remains of sacri-
feed slaves being seen bleaching in the
sun on all sides
The British warships Phoebe,
Wldgeon, Alecto, Bayossa, Theseus and
Forte have already been despatched to
the entrance Of the river Benin. British
officers left Liverpool for the,same coast
Saturday, and munitions Of war will fol-
low on Saturday next.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Albany, Jan. 22.-The American
Ayrshire Breeders association Of the
United States held its annual meeting
here yesterday. A very interesting pa
per on the Structure Of the Cow, as In
dicative of Dairy Quality" was read by
DIR. George Nj. Twitchell. The treas
urer's report showed a membership of
about $50 and a balance of $4,000 in the
treasury. The following officers were
elected: President l.. S. Drew, Burl-
ington, VT; presidents, Obediah
Brown of Providence: III. X. c. Watson
Brandon, VT: b. c. Sears, Bloomin
grove; John, Stewart. Elburn; secre
tafy. G. NJ. Winslow, Brandon, VT.
treasurer. Henry Z. Smith. Penfield, X
l.; executive committee. three years, j. ID
w. French, Boston; John Bratton, Whit
Oak, S. c.; auditing committee, c. M
Winslow, J. w. French.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22
Sentenced For Shooting Sweetheart.

Oakland, Cal, Jan. 22.-Lewis MuhlleY
has been sentenced to ten years impris-
onment for killing his sweetheart, Jen-
ME Lewis. Muhller quarreled with Miss
Lewis and called at her house to secure
his ring and letters. After he left the
young woman was found dead with a
bullet through her heart. Muhller denied
that he shot her. He was found guilty
Of manslaughter, but Judge Frick or.
dered new trial. declaring that 1t was
murder or nothing. The supreme court
overruled Judge Frick and decided tha
the verdict OF manslaughter shoult
lfand
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Washington, Jan. 22.-Much of the
wool which is. expected in large quanti-
ties from Russia to the United States
is being largely adulterated with "soui
WOOL" gathered from the clippings OF
sheep skins made into clothing. This
"sour WOOL is nearly worthless to ou,
manufacturers. In anticipation of tn,
taking of wool from the free list large
quantities are being hurried to the
United States, and this contains from II
to IL per- cent OF the adulteration o.
which our manufacturers are igno.
rant, but which could readily be detected
by the custom house inspector
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Clinton, Mass, Jan. 22.-Rev. r. j.
Patterson. pastor of st. Johns Catholic
church, has returned from meeting of
the metropolitan water board of Bos-
ton. He states that ii was reported
there that portion Of the cemetery be-
longing to st. Johns church will be SUBJ
merged by the immense reservoir, and
that, in all probability. the whole ceme-
terry will have to be abandoned. This
will necessitate the removal Of over $500
bodies and tombstones
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Concord, N. H.. Jan. 22.-The Pierce
statue commission has selected II.
J.. Ellicott of Washington. as
sculptor. Sketch models were submitted
by q. Moretti OF New York. Carl Con-
lads and III. j. Ellicott. Previous to the
meeting. Stilson Hutchins OF Washing
ton offered TO subscribe $1,000 TO the fund
An case Mr. Elicott was chosen
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22
Railroad rir~men In Session

Cleveland, Jan. PA union meeting
OF the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, embracing six states. was called
to order here yesterday. The meeting
was held behind closed doors. One OF
the most important questions to be
taken up Is that of the proposed fedora
tion OF all railroad employees organiza
tions into one body. This subject will
undoubtedly cause warm debate.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Dorset, VT, Jan. 22.--H. Greeley Har-
wood, representative TO the legislature
from this town last year. while working
In his saw mill, got caught in a circular
saw and had both legs nearly cut off.
physicians amputated both legs above
the knee. but Mr.. Harwood did not sur
Nive the operation. He was AZ years old.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 22.-Mlchael J.
Dowd. aged 35 and single. a switchman
in the Berkshire division yard here.
slipped while coupling cars last night
and fell across the rail He was behead-
ed. His family lives i'm Palmer, Mass.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22
BROOK field. EIectri. Road

North Brookheld, Mass. Jan. ga
citizens meeting last night instructed
the selectmen To grant "a franchise for
the construction of an electric railway
from North Brookfield TO East BROOK .
Gel
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Concord. N H.. Jan. 2.--The city OF
Concord has decided to accept the offer
of the bondsmen Of the defaulting tax
collector, A. I. Foster OF this city. TO
nay 80 l.? per cent Of the latter's de-
Aciepcy
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Boston. Jan. 22.-Governor wolcott
Yesterday signed requisition papers sent
by the governor of New York for Mrs.
Annie NJ. Dupont. who is wanted In New
york city on a charge OF larceny.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22
De a - :.
CouNSTYJuDGE

The Honorable j. F. Greer, one of the
best known and most highly respected
county Judges of the State of Florida,
writes of his horrible sufferings from
Inhammatory Rheumatism:
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22
THE wEATHsa INDICATIONS.
ALMANAC. FRIDAY

ALMANAC. FRIDAY, JAN. n
Sun rises-7:o6: sets, s:4e.
Length OF day--9h. 40m.
Moon rises--9:27 y. m.
Full sea-1:3O a. m.; LAS p. m.
Forecast for New England: Fair in
southern portion: light rain or snow. fol-
lowed by fair weather In northern por-
tion: colder westerly winds,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

!. ADVERTISE YOU wants in the TRIBUNE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-22

Lewiston, Me-, Jan. 22.--Kora Temple.
A. A. O. N. M. g., at it's meeting last
night, Initiated 81 candidates.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
Walter,s Ric Switch.

It happened in a Missouri school. Little Dick had been caught throwing paper wads and the teacher ordered him to step forward. Dick came reluctantly hanging his head.
 "Who would like to go out and get g switch for me?'
 Instantly every boy i'll school rose III ill his seat and lifted his hand as high as he could Getting switches was 2 keen joy.
 "You may go Walter, ; said the teacher, and Walter strutted out very proud indeed A few minutes later ht came back with a huge switch anC handed 1t proudly to the teacher The larger the switch the more excitement there might be when the teacher came 10 use it. The errand being done, Walter went back to his seat and sat yirtuously looking OH.
 Dick was switched In the course o1 the punishment he jumped up and down and screamed good deal. The switch struck his shoe and suddenly snapped off short. The end went whizzing across the room straight for Walters seat, where it hit him squarely on the nose, cutting q slight gash.
 Dick, who had been wailing aloud. saw the accident and burst out laughing.
 "Serves rou right " he cried as hs limped away to his seat.-Chieago Record.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11

he usually tilts his back in order to spill the load of headgear. Of course that means that the fellow who is making the awkward over Is down, and the game begins anew. In case hats is passed successfully, the next step is an over, and the hats are placed on the ground. After the next over they must be picked up with the teeth and tossed backward over the boy who is down. To touch the hat of any other boy in the game, either picking up or after the toss has been made, is fault. The game is sell dom played through, fer the mischief. and therefore the enjoyment, consists in placing obstacles iii the way of one s colleagues.
 In foot and half the down raises the elevation of his back after each oyer. Another variation is to increase the dis tance from which the leap is made. But this is dangerous pastime and should not be indulged in
 In sailors bombay the fellow who is down stays, and every one who makes q fault goes down beside him until the number of humpbacks becomes too many to be leaped over. r.-st Louis Republic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
Fancy Walsts.

Immediately after the holidays aIi
 the large establishments offer for sale a number of costumes which were import oo Ill the autumn, and among them are many verJ beautiful French gowns rahcy waists of every description are also to be had, and, while there is no ooubt that it is more il style to have skirt and waist of the same material. if VIII be 2 long time before separate waists are pronounced entirely out of Issnion. There are so many occasions When an odd waist is just what is need. ed that women will not consent te give them up until the last moment. Chiffon that wonderful material, still proves most alluring, and, made up i'll the solid eoiofs, IS smart and becoming. Different shades of red, blue and purple, made Fery simply, but with no economy as re. gards the quantity used, are greatly in favor. In pale blue a pretty style has the sarpliee effect. Where the folds cross IS graceful rosette, and the ruff at the back of the collar is held up by a band q gcid passelnenterie studded with tur. quo1ses, while a narroY belt to match is charming finish to the waist. A red waist, fashioned like the blue, has mi. tation rubies instead of the turquoises and remarkably natural are the stones In pale mauve is an exquisite waist with collar and belt of amethysts, which stones, by the way, have fairly jumped into fashion and are worn ill brooches collars, belts and the inevitable chair about the neck.
 On all tho chiffon waists the sleeyes are shirred aud puffed-and the mate rial is particularly adapted to shirring while full pufTs on the tops of the sleeves add the desired breadth to the shoulders. Satin is preferred to silk for the lining, as the sheen it possesses seems to add more 1uster to the thin fab. ric. Black chiffon waists dc not show any marked ehajtge of style and are trimmed with horse hair net, with many jeweled ornaments sewed on around the collar md ip eorselet style --Harpfr's Bazaar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
Game of Three Things.

Three things is game played by any number of persons sitting i'll row or circle. The one who begins gives o'h1s left hand neighbor the name of three things beginning with the same letter. which the latter must then connect iI some way and then give three other things to the next in line. When any one is unable to connect the names he receives, he must pay forfeit, and the names are passed along to the next play CT. Thus he player gives out, Hen. ham and heaviness. , The second says "The hen tried to cat the ham and found that aeaviness ill the crop result ed. give door, dinner and duty ; Th'' third says, T opened the door to go H. to dinner, when had to go back to ful= fill forgotten duty" and so on.-Ex l change.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
FOR LITTLE FOLKS
LEAP FROG.
A Game of Many Variations. Some os
 Which Are Unusually Eve;4ine

A Game of Many Variations, Some of
 Which Are Unusually Exciting.
 Leap frog, bombay, foot and a half and sailors bombay are all forms of that game where boy ties himself into a knot and lets his companions dig their knuckles into the muscles of his spine and leap over him, Leap frog is a sim pie Jumping of one boy over another h bombay those leaping have first a free over, then they must leap upon the spine of the boy who is down first with their knuekles, then with slap on the part of his anatomy sacred to the slip- per, then with kick in the same spot as they are going over. Then each lad must deposit his hat on the upturned pack. Here is where the fnesse comes in; also little strategy on the part of the young man who is down.
 When a companion for whom he has little love is making an over in '.hot, i,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11

Tennessee Centennial and Interna- tional Exposition at Nashville, Tenu.. May 1st to Oct 3Oth. 1897 For his occasion the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets asfollows: April 2S to Oct 15 inclusive. final re- turn limit Nov. :, 1897. rate $lS.70; A pril 29 to Oct 15 inclusive, final re- turn limit 20 days from date of sale. rate $l3. 70; April %. May 4, (. II. E, IS, 70, .5. 7; June l. ,. s. 10. 15. F, 22 24. 20. July I, 6, S. 13. 15. 20. 22. z. 9; Aug. ?. ], 10, F. IT. 19. 24. 26, J; Sep. ,. :. 3, II, l6, 2l, 2, 2S. 50, Oct. z F.. l4. l9. 2l and 26. final limit return ten days from date of sale. rate SlO 0o.
 H. E. MIzEI.L.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
Obbie nohhie.
0bbie Dobble was a baby.

Obbie Dobbie was q baby.
 Funny name think don't your This is what her papa called her, And she had another too. Funny na.le and funny baby,
 With inning little face, And the other name they called her Was the prettier one of Grace. One day little Obbie Dobbie Laughed and laughed with all her might Looking ' into her dress sleeve, Eyes and nose all hid from sight Mamma sad Why, what's the mattsrT Is it req. or make believe All this ful?" The baby answered, II am 'aughin in my sleeve. ." In moment l remembered
 had said those words one day, Little thu king baby prattle
 Would repeat them OCT in play With such literal translation What an impress light words 1eavel- Papa's little Obbie Dobbie
 Laughing in her baby sleeve.
 Hattie F. Bell in Wide Awake.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
ARKANSAS RIVER PACKET GO.

ED ROWLAND. Pres. q Gen. Mnsr.
 w. II. NOWLAND. General AgeE. Boat Leaves Memphis every Tues day at 5 D. m.
 Boat Leaves Pine Bluff every Fri day at 1 q. III.
 We make lowest rates from and t. all points.
 Telephone No. 66 for general info.. nation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
Sent Free.

To any person interested in hu- mane matters, or who loves animals, we will send free upon application, a copy of the ALLI- ANCE, The Organ Of this Society. In adition to it's intensely inter esting reading, 1t contains a list of the valuable and unusual pre- miums given by the paper
 Address the N NATIONAL l. HUMANE ALLIANCE, 4lO-4ll United States Building, IN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11

State Convention Baptist ioun Peoples Union. Little Rock, June IS ta 20. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets Pine Biuff to Little Rock and return at one and one-third fare ($l7o) on the certificate plan. Tickets on sale Jane E to l9, return limit June g.
 J. ". FARLEY, Agent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
Newspapers as I.uef UatcHers.

Some hint as to how ex-Ghief Byrnee of New York was successful as a thief taker comes out in the claim of an ex. detective Tom Adams, who asks $10, 000 for the press clippings he had fur. nished Byrnes. It seems these clippings are an essential to the roeues gallery, and contain pictures and descriptions Of every well known rascal the \ orld over. So it seems the newspapers are the best thief catchers after all
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
The Eniso.ie cIosed.

He IS young lawyer, aud she lived m the west end. They were to have been married in mouth. The other day they iel to quarrellng over the telephone one was petulant. He was angry. Final y she called him b-b-hrute and said mat he could consider the engagement off.
 Al: right said lie. and then he rang of. ;" as they say in telephons parlance.
 And she- well, shs returned the ring ---Albany .Ionrnal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
 EIYF Feet.

The means by which fly can creep up pane of glass CT walk oil a ceiling have long been the subject of contention among scientists, some claiming that the fly foot is a sucker, others that ad- hesion is effected by the aid Of a yiscous fluid exuding from the foot. and others again that the fly walks by means of a ciliary apparatus which answ CTS the .lnrnnse of a hAok
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11
The Pens Fault.

"Why how did those blots come to be there?' asked mamma.
 "Oh, ,'' said Mabel, q couldn't help that because the pen eakedl@-Youth's Companion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-11

Build a picket fence. rancy piel1ets at greatly reduced prices.
The herald., 1897-10-25
ROOMS AND BOARD
PLUMBERS

FRANK A. WEINSHANK. PLUMBER
and gasf1tter. AO E. Second st. Tel. 126
The herald., 1897-10-25

The San Gabriel Electric company, now
developing the water powers in the San
Gabriel river. will be in position to supply
nrc and incandescent lights and power for
all purposes February 1, 1898. at prices
lower than can be made by companies
using steam. They would, therefore, re-
spectfuly request that users of light and
power make no contracts extending be-
yond February l. 1898. Consumers will find
it to their interest to wait. San Gabriel
Electric Company.
The herald., 1897-10-25
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The herald., 1897-10-25
The White Squadron

NEW YORK. Oct. 24.-The white
uuadron, consisting of the cruisers New
York and Brooklyn and battleships Mas
sachusetts, Texas and Iowa. arrived here
today from an extended visit in eastern
waters The New York proceeded up
the bay to the navy yard. while the three
big battleships and the cruiser Brooklyn
anchored off Tompkinsville, S. l.
The herald., 1897-10-25
A Severe Experience

III was very nearly overcome by gas
again." remarked the man who came
from a remote rural section
when did it occur?"
"At the usual time. When the COM
pany rendered its bill l"-Washington
Evening Star
The herald., 1897-10-25
WANTED-MALE HELP

WANTED-EGAN'S RESTAURANT, 126-
12s E. Second ST.. serves the best 10c. meal
in the city; try 1t and be convinced. tt
The herald., 1897-10-25
PALMiSTS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW

FIVE CENTS A LINE
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The herald., 1897-10-25
THE HERALD.
Rates for Classified Advertising

Liners-5 cents per line for each
insertion. Notice of Marriage. Birth
or Deafh-Free. Obituaries. Funeral
Notices and Special aiAnn0uncem
10 cents per line.
The herald., 1897-10-25
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