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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

houses, fortified with palisades or walls
Of logs placed end to end and encircled
by deep .ditshes,- They cultivated the
soil and raised peas, beans. sauashes,
corn and fruit In the autumn they
stored away their crops in granaries
and put up cured meat for the win
ter. From a mixture of the inner bark
of trees and fax they made cloth. They
made also garments of the dressed
skins of wild animals which they orna-
naented with feathers, shells and bead
work. They were great canoe build
ers and navigated the numerous water
ways in huge canoes. some even with
cabins and awnings.
The government Of the tribes was
Democratic, and of the very essence of
home rule. In the center of each town
was large open square. in. some cases
six to nine hundred feet long and of
proportionate width. This area was
excavated to the depth Of two or three
feet and was perfectly level. Around
1t rose a. terrace. sometimes two, one
above the other, built from the dirt of
the excavation. Around the square
We're the houses of the chiefs and big
ilpSlI VI the toWl anu also III every
instance. large building for the use
of strangers. In this square the lead.
ing men met every day to drink black
tea made from the cacina plant, to-
smoke. to talk news, to discuss public
and domestic affairs. Here all com
plants were entered, heard and all
wrongs redressed. Once year in the
month Of May all national affairs were
settled in a grand legislative assembly
in the council square at the principal
town Of the nation. The delegates were
the wise men, the chief and great war
riors of the tribe.
In war these Indians were brave and
resourceful In peace. they were kind
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changed history. He was evidently
capable Of great ideas. He labored
increasingly towards the accomplish
ment of his imperial dream. When no
was gone the keystone Of the arch was
taken away and the Cherokee empira
fell to pieces.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07


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In 1.-THE Story of Extinct Civiliza-
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of the earliest civilized races Of man
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THE American British Arbitration Treaty
is discussed by John Fiske in the Atlantic
Monthly. Mr.. Fiske writes this subject
with his usual force and grasp. Other papers
OF present interest are ''Mr. Cleveland as
President" by Woodrow Wilson, and 1.-The
Good and Evil OF Industrial Combination, I"
by Arthur T. Hadley. 1.-The Story of an I'm
told Love-" by Paul Leister Ford, is con-
tinued, and Blanche Willis Howard contrib
utes short story called "Marigold Michel
1t is some little time since Miss Howard has
appeared in the magazines and we welcome
her back.
Outing for March is an attractive number
1t opens with an article "Quick Photog-
raphy Afied," by Dr. John Nicol There is
the usual amount of space devoted to fiction
and articles on sport and adventure by we'll
known authors.
The frontispiece of McClure's Magazine for
March is fine portrait of Mark Twain
PAINTED by Charles Noel Flagg, and never
before reproduced. 1t introduces an extremely
interesting number. There is the opening in
stallment Of new novel by Robert Louis
Stevenson, the last novel we shall ever have
from that most charming of romancers. There
IS a brief critical paper, apt and comprehen-
sive in It's Interpretation and full and cor
dial in its praise of Rudyard Kipl!ng as O.
poet, by w. D. Howells, and Kipling's story
of Captains Courageous" is drawing to a
close.
Two notable articles under the caption Of
The Railway Problem are published in the
North American Review for March, discussing
this momentous question from two distinct
and vital standpoints. THE Legislative So
luton" is treated by the Hon. Lloyd Bryce
the former editor of the Review, who clearly
emphasizes the claims Of the railways against
unjust legal restrictions and unfair taxation
while in "a Mercantile View" Mr.. James
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

J. Wait practically sets forth the relations
existing today between the railways and the
merchants and shippers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

Charles Reade once gave recipe for writ
Ing novels to a young novelist now well
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

Wood for pianos requires to be kept fort,
years to be In perfect condition.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

(By Bat n. Ball.)

'oitil LScFer s SmllC was glad
AS he strobe Scdatc and slow,
| And hlandly looked he at the crowd
And darkly at the foe.
Their fate will be upon them
Before The sun goes down,
And the BrooEs will be as pigmles
In the eyes Of Norfolk town.
Then up spoke brave Jake Shuffer
AS he got himself gait;
TO every man upon this nine
Hits cometh soon or late,
And how can you die better
Than by facing fearful odds.
SO let us then make monkics
OF these little Richmond gods!'
,.u,,,, down the men" said schabel
with all the speed we may;
with eight more 10 help me
win hold the foe in play.
ON yon green Swarded diamond
Win these duhs YOU may make free
Now whirl right in and strike them out
And trust the rest to me-"
Now While the Birds were tightening
Their gloves SO big and fiat,
McFarlan was the foremost man
To take in hand bat,
And rooters mixed with knockers,
Seized whistle, horn and cane,
And smote upon The planks below
W lln all their might ana main.
Sam Lever stood serene and calm
And looked upon the foes,
And great shout Of laughter
FROM the Richmond ruotcrs rose
rs Mac three times went squirting
At he ball which Lever threw
10 me bench he went with deep bowed
head,
| While Leahy took his place instead.
And Norfolk fans Irot.aR bi,,n
| But bark! The cry is Shancr,
| And 10! the ranks divide
And the great Lord of First Bag
Comes with his stately stride
Within his ample digits
| SuSger he does WELD
| And III Il trice knocks out II ball
Which Richmond fails to field
He smiled on those bold Blucbirds
smile serene and high
He eyed their shouting rooters
! And Scorn was in his eye
! Quoth he, The heaviest hitter
| VIII now step to the plate
| And I'LL your hearts with sorrow
And seal sam Levers fate"
Then whirling UP his mammoth bat
With both hands 10 the height,
Bis Weddige leaned against the ball
-tNu SIlolc win all his might.
with run and shout fleet IIlsey
Right deity turned and spun.
! The ball, hard smote went ,ln so high
1t cleared the fence beyond the sky,
The rootcrs raised Joyful cry,
To see the first home run
And like horse unbrokcn,
When first he feels the rein.
me furious Brooms. they hatted hard,
And gave poor Sam n pain.
And hit the ball and battered
Around the bases three
And whirling round in fierce career
! The ball would often disappear
Ger the fence beyond the lea.
When the catcher menls his armor
And trims his broken nails,
When the pcnnant race IS long sine,
past.
AND rooterS tell their tales,
with weeping and with sorrow,
VIII sad stories then be told
How fell poor Sammy Lcever
Before the Brooms so bold
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

DEAR SIR:-FOR SEVERAL YEARS
HAVE SUFFERED WITH \ CHRONIC
COLD AND COUGH, SOMETIMES AC-
|COMPANIED BY NEURALGIA AND
HEADACHE AFTER CONSULTING
SEVERAL PHYSICIANS WITHOUT RE
LIEF. SOME MONTHS AGO | PLACED
MYSELF IN YOUR CHARGE AND AS a
RESULT. FEEL BETTER NOW THAN
j HAVE FOR a LONG TIME PAST.
COUGH AND COLD ARE GONE.
SLEEP SOtlNDLY AND CONSIDE MY
SELF WE'LL DURING THE WHOLE
T"NE ] HAVE BEEN TREATED BY
YOU, I HAVE NEVER REGRETTED
THE VERY MODERATE FEES PAID
YOU, AS COULD SEE y GRADUAL,
IMPROVEMENT AND NOW THAT
ALL THE OLD TROUBLE rs GONE,
TAKE PLEASURE IN GIVING YOU
THIS TESTIMONIAL, TRUSTING IT.
WILL BE y BENEFIT TO THOSE SUE
FERINCi AS WE'LL AS TO YOURSELF.
YOURS VERY TRULY,
L. y. MYRICK.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

w. r. TROWER is NO LONGER IN
" my employ. c. L. KENNY. myl-2t
LOST-Ye yesterday afternoon. between Bay
Line Wharf and Hecht. lIarschicr Com
pany. silk side salchel bunch of keys
and two hnndkerch.cfs. Suitable reward
II returned to llECllT-llEKScill.E Her
COMPANY. myilt
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AGENTS WANTED.


WANTED AGENTS. $40 per month and
expenses paid active men ii right, goods
sold by sample only: samples also horse
and carriage furnished FREE Address
JOBBER. Box 5S0S Boston. Mass.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04
ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

There was only the Norfolk Richmond
game played In the Atlantic League yes
terday, rain preventing all others
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

mond. While Tannehill has made his
mark. asked Jesse last year why he
Wouldn't Sign with Freedman. "Be-
cause. said jesse easily, 1920 wouldn't
he Cigarette money for me-
The Chesapeake ana Ohio will run q
special roosers' excursion 20 Richmond
Thursday. IT will return the same even
ing. and will DO great opportunity for
the fans 70 see how the thing Will be
done In the Capital City.
Campbell, the photographer. has on ex-
h:pltion one OF the fines. group baseball
picture ever seen here consisting Of the
Norfolk team in ctizerr' clothes in the
centre. surrounded by cabinet bust pic
lures OF the entire sixteen IN uniform.
Manager Wells has signed Goode-
naugh for right field. This man last
season played In the right field for
buffalo. and Manager Smith, who has
played with him, says he is good nm"
Last year he fielded .925 and hit 800
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

Zig Y.ca"ue Cannes To-day.
Philadelphia in Boston.
Baltimore in Brooklyn.
New York in Washington.
Louisville in Pittsburg.
Gin cinnati in Cleveland.
ST. Louis in Chicago.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

Rig League Gnincs yesicrdny.
Chicago-St. Louis wet grounds.
Boston hi.adeiphia wet grounds.
Pittsburg. Z; Louisville, d.
New York, 9; Washington. 0.
Cleveland, 6; Cincinnati. 2
brooklyn. g. Baltim ore, 3.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04
Yesterdays Gnfnc.

EesterIny's Game.
At Plttsburg-
r. II. r..
Fittshurg ;. 20 211 0 OK 10 j
Louisville !. % 90 0 Q Of Cd 8 4
Batteries: Ki!len and sugdcn; Frazer
and Wilson. Ump.re--Sheridan. T!n.c
Il :55.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

a FEW GENTLEMEN CAN GET NICE
~ furnished rooms in pleasant locality
al Sl.VG week each: ten minutes wa!h
ltngton Place. NAL 81
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

WANTED.-One frst-cluss timer FOR in
SIDE and outside work single man pre-
ferred. Correspond with box H. knslon,
N. &. ap3n-lw+
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04
sfnr,dinw Orihe clubs.

sundays Ei= scnsue Games.
Cleveland, 3; ST. Louis, !.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04
Standing or the Clubs.

MI. sam Leever now knows how 1t
feels to fall from the pinnacle Of earth
~ glory TO the bottom OF the pit Of hu
man Woe
MIR. Sam Lever pitched a game OF ball
in richmond. and won it, He was i'm
mediately elevated TO Napoleonic fame.
He was lauded to the stars Poems
were written about him, and ten thou-s
sand sang his praise. The day when
Sam Lever won his game was set down
In the baseball calendar of the Capital
City as inauguratng q Leeverian
epoch.
Give me Lever" said Jake Wells.
and ! will move the world" (With
apologies 10 Arch.medes) Jakes wish
was sratiied. He commenced by NOV
ing Richmond and Lancaster of their
respective bases. then he came to the
City by the Sea with view to moving
Norfolk But there is where Jake fell
down, or, TO put it still more correctly.
the Lever broke. and Captain Wells is
still rubbing his eyes. wondering why
the world hasn't moved some more
THE GAME.
When play" was called, about 5000
rooters were assembled, including Il
contingent from Richmond OF respect
able proportions brass band also
from the City Of Seven Hills and Billy
Scddinger and Reddy Morris with tin
horns to offset the wind-j miners from
abroad.
McFarlan the first man up, proceeded
TO strike out Leahy was hit. and died
from Kain to Sholta Shalfer going TO
first and stealing second. Weddige then
drove the sphere over the fence in the
nciGhborhood OF the blackboard, and
TWO runs We're chalked up.
Hargrove hit II for two bags in Rich
mond's half. but with men dying all
around him. could not save his own
n tn, ~,
third, McFarlan hit for two bases. and
was thrown out at home trying to score
on an infeld hit Leahy at the hat
knocked foul which Schahel caugh,
On the end Of his finger, losing nail
by the operation. He was r.. placed bv
Reddy Foster.
When Richmond came in, Elberfcld
hit for two bases and was caught of,
second prcttily by Pfanmiller ana
! Leahy. The Eaiuebirds blanked. In the
fourth Norfolk scored two on ragged err
rors by Elberfeld and Elsey. and Nc
Farlan's second two Dagger. Iclsey went
to the bat for Richmond and plunkel
the ball over into short right Trusty
Jack Wentz was under it before /,
could catch the faint of earth" Har.
TroVe drew q base on McFarlan's muff.
and Heydon threw him out as he was
trying to steal second. Sholta famed
ana then wanted to fight the umpire
about il.
In the next inning Norfolk drew n
goose-egg. and Richmond sec v.d her
FIRST run. an earned one. on Good
"nough's hit. Fosters single and Lee
vers two-bagger. In the sixth Gilroy
MI for two, and scored on an In iiell out
ana McFarlan's single. Jake's brides
Tailed two-H argrOvc on base on balls
steal and Jake's two-Dase hit Wells
crossed The rubber on Barley Kains
o-bagger.
a TERRIBLE TIME
It was in the seventh that the terrib,.
havoc was wrought Mr.. Levers inilat-
ed reputation. The first man up was
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

TWO GENTLEMEN DESIRE THREE
rooms, furnished or unfinished. with
bath. also breakfast II house: location
mus. be central aud dcsrah bic, Address
stating terms. y. L. O.. ros,offcr box
SAG. mall
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04
y TERRIBLE TIME.

IT was In the seventh that the terrib,-
havoc was wrought MI Lcever's inilat-
fd reputation. The first man up was
Shaffer. who reached first on Sholta's
error. Weddigc hit and Weihl drew a
base on balls. Wentz struck out Win
three men on bases Jack Gilroy banged
the ball over Eat2cnStein's advertise
ment on center field fence and four men
scored. Little Heydon stepped up, and
IN less time than 1t takes to tell it, nut
the sphere over the canvas In right
heid. 1t continued across the road, flew
ever two-story house. and when last
seen was sailing towards North Carroll
na-the longest home run drive seen
here for many seasons. Just to vary
the monotony 81 little. Pfanmillcr sent
the ball against the Blackboard scoring
a two-bagger. He stole third McFar.
Ian, IN pity for Sam, went out, and Lea.
ny hit for two more bases tallyins
Pfanmiller. Shaffer concluded the in
ming by flying out to Shoita. When
Jake pulled Lever from the wreck IL
was found that he had been hit for thir-
teen bases, producing six runs The
blow almost killed Lever.
The locals had covered themselves
with glory, and concluded to score no
more. 1t was getting late. and they
did not want to have the game called. so
they let UP. Richmond scored two more
in he eighth, on two hits and Leahy's
error.
THE OFFICIAL SCORE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

LOST.-COLLEGE P1N.--On Sunday last,
presumably III or en- route 10 new park
guid crescent college medal. name and
latin motto on pm, Finder kindly return
70 Eifginian office for reward. Los
Ell. APPS
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CONTINUED on fifth page.)
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

LIBERAL REWARD for return OF lady's
GOLD Watch lost Sunday morning be
tween EIanbieton avenue and ferry
on BramblctOn car Address "P. c."
Virginian Office au27-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

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hands to pick truck, order now. We
furnish best farm hands. willing work a
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-04

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-11
LORD SALISBURY SPEAKS.

EnpIand Desires to Arrest the EffusiOn of Blood, and Not Part eular About Forms.
 London, May 10.-The Earl of Kim berly, the liberal leader in the house of lords, to-day asked whether Greece had announced her willingness to withdraw her troops from Crete, and whether she had requested the powers to mediate with Turkey.
 The Marquis of Salisbury in reply said that if he answered in the negative it would be strictly correct, yet such a reply might be misleading. Therefore he would say that the Greeks had not asked for mediation, but members of that government express a desire for mediation The Greek government did not intend, to the best of his belief, to ask for media tion.
 Regarding Crete, the premier said that he believed the Greek government is prepared to say that it will withdraw the Greek troops from Crete in the not very distant future.
 Continuing, the Marquis of Salisbury remarked:
 q am sorry to say that, as we stand at present, I do not think this assur- ance is entirely satisfactory to all the powers. In our view the main point is to arrest, so far as possible, the effusion of blood, and we are not very particular about the forms. I regret exceedingly that the Greek government Is more par ticular about the forms than the cir cumstances justify"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-11
BISMARCK ON OLD AGE.
It Makes One Indifferent to Hatred, In-
 suit and Ca1umny.

It Makes One Indifferent to Hatred, In-
 suit and Ca1umny.
 Friedrichsruhe, May 10.-Three thou sand men were in line in a torchlight procession this evening in honor of Prince Bismarck A heavy rain was falling, but in spite of this Prince Bis-, marck appeared upon the balcony and witnessed the march past. The crowd then gathered in front of him and list ened to a brief address by Dr. Somler congratulating him upon his recovery from his illness.
 Despite the rain everyone uncovered when Prince Bismarck began his re- ply He changed his familiar cap Sor a curassers helmet and the incident was greeted with storms of cheers. He spoke deliberately and distinctly, and with much of his old vigor. He re- ferred to the fact that 1t was just fifty years ago when he entered parlia- mentary life and added: "One of the advantages of becoming old is that one becomes indifferent to hatred, insult and calumny, while one's capacity for life and good will is increased"
 Count Herbert Bismarck, Count von Bantzau and Dr. Schweninger received the prince. Everybody was delighted to see the venerable ex-chancellor look ing so well.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-11
SONS OF AMERICAN EXPLORATION.
Annual Meeting of the Connecticut So-
 ciety at Hartford.

Annual Meeting of the Connecticut So-
 ciety at Hartford.
 Hartford, May 10-The Connecticut society, Sons of the American Revolu- tion, held its annual meeting to-day and elected the following officers: Press ident, Jonathan T1Tlmbull of Norwich i; vice president, Edwin s. Greeley of New Haven; treasurer, John c. Holister of New Haven; secretary Louis R. Che- ney of Hartford; registrar, Hobart l.. Hotchl1iss of New Haven; historian, Joseph G. Woodward of Hartford;I chaplain. the Rev. Edwin s. Lines of New Haven; necrologist, Henry R. Jones of New Hartford.
 Board of managers B. Gay of Hartford, B. J. Doolittle of Meriden, L. Wheeler Beecher of New Haven, Zal- mon Goodsell of Bridgeport, Rufus w. Griswold of Rocky Hill, Jonathan F. Norris of Hartford, Franklin H. Hart of New Haven, Edward D. Steele of Waterbury, Silas F. Looner of Wilf- manftc, Henry Woodward of Middle town, Henry R. Jones of New Hartford, Charles Hopkins Clark of Hartford, Russell Frost of Norwalk and Martin H. Griffin of Danbury.
 Awards of prizes were made as fol- lows:
 To pupils of high schools: First, $20, W. Bryan Hooker, Pennington, of the Hartford high school; second prizes, $5 each, Bessie Wheeler Manwaring of the Bridgeport high school, Robert H. Shannon of the Hartford high school, Excelsior (Pen name) of the Water bury high school, Leila M. Church of the Rockville high school Daisy Kelley of the Bridgeport high school, Mabel D. Clark of the Bridgeport high school.
 To pupils in grammar grades: First, $20, Chapin Howard, Church street school Meriden; seconds, $5 each, May Rahaley, St. Roses school, MeridenJ Kathryn G. Lawlor, St. Peters school, Hartford; Edward A. Deming, Arsenal school, Hartford; Annie M. Plunkett, Broadway school, Norwich; John F, Delaney, Hanover; James J. Kelly of the West Lane school, Ridgefield.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-11
WILL ITALY RET4LIATEe
Her Minister of Finance Would Not Dis criminate Against United States Imports.

HUT ul houiu ANot Dho-
 criminate Against United States Imports.
 Rome, May 10.-In the chamber of deputies to-day the minister of finance, Seno Luzzatti, replying to Count Della Rocco, said it would be a serious error to retaliate against the United States since the Dingley bill permits a new convention. Italy, the minister added, will open negotiations to protect her exports, which include nearly all agri- cultural products. American imports, he exclaimed, are taxed 400 per cent, and the cotton necessary for the manu- factors of tobacco is bought by the government. It would not be practical to increase the duties upon these im- ports. They must await the action of other countries whose commerce with the United States is more important.
 In spite of the tariff Senor Luzzato continued, Italy's commerce may in crease and they should wait for the re- suits of the experiment. He assured the chamber that the government would devote every attention to the question and would carefully protect the commerce of the nation.