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A PEEP INTO AFRICA.
Marco Polo's Account of the Natives
and the Animals.

The eastern coast of Africa was an
unknown region in Marco Polo's day,
and when he had travelled so far to
the southern end of Asia that he be-
gan to get glimpses of Africa, he could
not believe that he heard reports from
the eastern side of the continent>-of
which he already knew something, as it
formed the southern border of the Med
iterranean Sea. So he speaks of NADIA
gascar (Which he calls Madcigascar)
and Zanzibar (Which he calls Zanghi-
BARI as though they were parts of In
dia. If we remember that Marco was
the first writer European or Asiatic, to
mention Madagascar by that name, and
almost the first to give the world any
information concerning that unknown
land, we may excuse the fact that his
geography is sometimes mixed. But
his descriptions of the people and the
animals OF eastern Africa are pretty
accurate, as may be seen:
They are all black, their hair is as
black as pepper, and SO frizzled that
even with water you can scarcely
straighten it, and their mouths are so
large, their noses so turned up, their
lips so thick, their eyes so big and blood
shot, that they look like very devils
they are in fact so hideously ugly that
the world has nothing to show more
horrible.
There are also lions that are black
and quite different from ours And
their sheep are all exactly alike in
color: the body all white and the head
black; no other kind of sheep is found
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there, you may rest assured. They
have also many giraffes. This is a
beautiful creature and 1 must give you
description of it. It's body is short
and somewhat sloped to the rear, for it's
hind legs are short while the fore legs
and the neck are both very long, and
thus it's head stands about three PAGES
from the ground. The head is small,
and the animal is not at all mischiev-
Gus. Its color is all red and white in
round spots, and it is really beauti-
full object.
The women of this island are the ug-
Hest in the world, with their great
mouths and big eyes and thick noses.
The people live on rice and flesh and
milk and dates; and they make wine
of dates and of rice and of good spices
and sugar. There is a great deal of
trade, and many merchants and yes
sells go thither-Noah Brooks, in April
ST Nicholas
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When It Becomes Necessary, and That
His Troops Are Warlike.
If the Turkish Troops Cross the From
tier He VIII Act Promptly, But
Will Do Nothing to Force the
Crisis-He Says the Attack by the
Insurgents Was Unauthorized by
Him and Against His Instructions.

LONDON, April 1.-THE press" will
tomorrow print the following from its
special correspondent at Larissa,
Thessaly:
L had a personal interview with
Crown Prince Constantine, Comman-
der-in- Chief of the Greek troops at his
headquarters here this afternoon. The
Prince talked freely of the situation
now confronting the people. He said:
Il am fully prepared to make war
when it become necessary. My troops
are in excellent condition and the war
like spirit prevails in the soul of every
man under arms.
IF the Turkish army should make
an attempt to cross the frontier and
attack US, I should act promptly. l
shall stand by this decision, whatever
may happen, but I shall not do any
thing to force the crisis.
I'm the face of any popular demon
stration favorable to a declaration of
war, L am convinced that my soldiers
would prove true to their allegiance
and would obey me, no matter what in
fiuence was brought to bear on them.
Therefore, 1 do not fear any hasty ac-
ton on their part without first consid-
ering my orders.
THE incursiOn into Turkish territory
by several rebel bands of armed Greeks
was wholly unauthorized by me and
absolutely against my policy and my
instructions from the King.
1.-The attack upon the Moslems will,
by no means, be used as an eXpedient
to begin war and l shall do my ut
most to prevent a repetition of such a
violation of the neutrality laws. The
Turks position captured by these reb
els viii not be occupied by the Greek
army, nor Will we aid the invaders in
any WaV"
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GREEKS JUBILANT.
General Belief That Nothing Can Now
Restrain the Army.

LONDON, April II. - The Times -
correspondent at Athens will say to-
morrow:
The news of the incursion into Turk
ish territory has been received here
with great jubilation. The general be-
lief is that nothing now can restrain
the army which is bound to follow
across the frontier in a few days.
The Athens newspapers reflect the
popular enthusiasm, and contain high
ly optimistic forecasts of the progress
of the hand of Macedonia, where it's
presence is expected to exert a magic
influence on the Christian population
and TO be a signal for a general up
rising. The former exploits of the IA
nous insurgent leaders accompanying
the expedition afford it is believed, a
guarantee of splendid success in the
future
One newspaper says that the die is
now cast; that it is all over with di-
plomacy, negotiations and identical
notes or blOckades, and that the elo-
quent voice of the rifle has spoken at
last. A telegram from Arta tonight
says that Greek bands are crossing the
frontier at various points and that war
seems inevitable
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Won STEPHAN'S FUNERAL.
The Emperor and Empress and For
eign Dipi omats Attend 1t.

BERLIN, April 11.-Funeral services
over the late DR.. Won Stephen, Imper-
ial Postmaster-Ge General, were held to-
day. Emperor William attending with
the Empress. The Imperial Ministers
of State and most of the foreign diplo-
mats were present, among them Mr..
Uhl. representing the United States
The army and navy were numerously
represented and many of the officials
of the German postal department and
various deputations formed a part of
the mourning throng at the church
The streets We're crowded with specta-
tors and an immense number of postal
employees followed the remains.
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BOOMING AT NEW ORLEANS.
The Authorities Deny Any Addi.
tionai Approximations, However.

NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-THE riv-
er gauge fiuctuates between IS and
49, feet. This brings the record up
to one-tenth of a foot higher than Civ
en- by any official data compiled. The
river is certainly booming and in spots
the water washes over the aprons of
the levees, making extensive deposits
of mud.
The authorities, however, deny any
additional apprehensions and are re-
sourceful in combating any inroads
made by the river rapidly applying
temporary barriers of sacks filled with
earth and such other devices as are
most eXpedient. In the adjoining par
ishes of st. Bernard and Plaquemine,
the levees suffer more from wave
washes. The present dry weather,
however, is a godsend and the rain
soaked levees are drying quickly. ia
Cilitating improvements.
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SHARP GUERRILLA FIGHT.
CubanS Drive the Spaniards Back
Into Their FortificatiOns.

CINCINNATI, April IA special to
the Commercial Tribune" from Ha-
vana says:
\ sharp guerrilla fight occurred near
Guines, in this province yesterday
morning, with 100 men on each side
Captain Manuel Delgado of Colonel
Hernandezs forces leading the Cubans
After two hours the CubanS drove
the Spanish back into Guines, gallop-
ing after them until almost within half
gunshot of the Spanish forts. The
Spaniards retreated TO their fortifica-
lions. The Cubans looted several stores
on the outskirts and camped there
nearly half a day in plain sight of the
Spanish troops.
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A MASKED ROBBER
Holds Up Randsburg Saloon-Keeper
and Escapes.

RANDSBURG, April ia masked
robber held up William Hevren at the
point of revolver at $3.50 this morn
ing as he was counting cash, preparing
to close business. He got away with
$500. Hevren is a partner in the great
San Joaquin Supply Company, one OF
the largest saloons here, and was alone
with one other man at the time of the
robbery, about twenty persons having
just stepped out to the theater across
the street The robber disappeared in
the darkness, and the officers have no
cleW to work on.
A rumor of three men having been
found murdered in the Panamint
Mountains on Thursday is given little
credence here.
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protesting against the suggestions
made by some Of the Powers for the
solution of the Cretan difficulty, as
meddlesome, offensive and intended as
a tn quo argument in reply to the re-
cent remonstrance against the Tokat
massacre.
The Porte has issued two additional
circulars to it's representatives The
first which was sent on Friday, de-
clared that Greek regulars and Greek
artillery have invaded Turkey, and as
serts the right of Turkey to repel them
The second was dispatched yesterday
Saturday, and announced the retreat
of the aggressors over the frontier and
the restoration of the status quo. The
ambassadors consider the Turkish pro-
cedure correct in this respect.
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SoferteramOnigo.

A gentleman stopped to listen to the
tune. played on hand-organ, which
happened to strike his fancy When
the air was finished, he approached the
italian and asked the name of the
music.
'Soferteramonigo!" answered tha
Italian, showing all his teeth in a smile
of appreciation at the compliment to
his melodies.
The gentleman walked on. and en-
deavored for many months to obtain
the piece of music with the unpro-
nounceabie name. But he never could
find it. At last one day he heard it
played BIZ an American and again
asked the name of the air he admired
''Oh, that" said the player, sis an
old thing-'Silver Threads Among the
Gold! "-Harper's Round Table.
SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
fv~{n dc in t1x<SE IT,
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DELYANNIS HAS LITTLE HOPE.
Insurgents on the Macedonian From
tier Supplied With Ammunition.

LONDON. April 1.-THE Daily
Chronicles" special correspondent at
Athens. Henry Norman, will say to-
morrow:
AS a result of interviews which I had
to-day with King George. NJ. Delyan-
mis- and NJ. Slouzes, it seems to me the
situation could not be much worse,
short of actual war. The last words of
the Premier to me tonight were: Il
have but little hope"
The Servian Government has sum-
moned all the officers of the reserve,
the militia and the national guard. The
Servian insurgents are now on the
Macedonian frontier and the Servian
Government is sending ammunition
there continuously.
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Preparations at Aria.

LONDON, April IL. - The Times
correspondent at Arta will say to-mor-
row:
The town is full of soldiers. Many
of the residents have left their houses
and gone to safer places. Three lines
OF defense are now ready with elaborate
trenches and plenty of engineers and
artillery. Colonel ManoS, father of
Constantine Manos, leader of the Gre
tan scard band, is in command.
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Heavy Shipment of Sheep.

PHOENIX (Ariz), April 11.-Over
200 carloads of sheep and cattle have
left this valley within the past week,
the Santa Fe taking out 10 carloads Of
sheep, or "a 900 head, billed to Chicago.
These comprise the heaviest shipments
ever known in Arizona. The sheep are
mainly from Northern Arizona, winter
ed near Phoenix.
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Will Stand any
Wear and any Weather.

Storm Serges and for sunshine,
too. Wet won't spot nor shrink
them: sunshine won't fade them.
Firm, wiry serviceable stutfs.
We are proud OF these serges
because of American manufacture,
and if YOU choose you may see be-
side them on our own counters
some foreign-made goods two
inches narrower and CSC per yard
higher in price and no better!
These American Serges, black or
handsome shade of navy blue, 81
inches wide, 81 yard.
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(2l3EE5IIlSI] [l(l bin $780,
IGreat Suits for $40.

Now that warmer days are here
those Dark blue Serge Suits for
men will be found just right. They
are plainly made of fine material
and not one man in ten will want
anything better.
The price is $40, but please do
not judge them by any $40 serge
suits you have ever seen before.
Long, slim, short or stout men,
as well as men of regular build.
can be fitted perfectly in these
suits.
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The Youngsters are Married.

CHATTANOOGA CTenn). April IL
John Atkinson, the seventeen-year-o old
son Of Governor w. Y. Atkinson of
Georgia, was married to-day to Miss
Ada fyrd. tie -year-old daugh-
ter Of G. +. Byrd of Atlanta Rev. Hen
ry McDonald, pastor of the Second
Baptist Church Of Atlanta, officiated.
The youthful couple left on the after
noon train to Nashville, where they
Will spend their honeymoon
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CONSTANTINE'S IDEA.
The Future of Greece Lies i'm the
South.

VIENNA, April 1.-THE correspond
ent of the st. Petersburg Gazette" has
had an interview with Crown Prince
Constantine at Larissa, and reports the
Prince as having said to him:
L really do not understand why
Crete is not given to US. It seems to
be feared that Greece will be strength
ened by the acquisition of fresh terri
tory. The future of Greece, however,
lies not in the South, but in the
North-not in Crete, but in Macedonia. -
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WIFI Seni WarShips.

YOKOHAMA April 1.-THE Govern
ment Of Japan has decided to send
two waaships to Hawaii, stopping
meanwhile all emigration.
number Of rejected emigrants have
arrived a Kobe. The japanese press
is urging the Government to take a
firm attitude towards the Hawaiian and
American Governments
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Frozen Out.

Mr.. Forker (of Chicago - Yes, I've
worked hard for three years now, and
I'm all worn out. l need vacation
very bad.
Miss Pickleton (of Boston)-Indeed?
Now, l should judge that you needed a
good vacation, Mr.. Forker. But per-
haps you know best A bad one may
be what you want In the meantime,
however 1 don't believe it will be pos
sible for me to see you any more. Let's
say goOd-by.
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SandOva, in Washington.

WASHINGTON. April II. = Major
Juan Sandoyal, the emissary sent by
General Weyler to be Spanish Minister
here. IS in the city. Minister de Lone
says there is no significance attaching
to the visit, and that there is nothing
in ii in which the public is interested.
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period than has been consumed in the
building of any conspicuous memorial
in history. The Bunker Hill Monument,
which cost $15OOOO. was not completed
until seventeen years after the corner
stone was laid. In the case of the
Washington Monument, which cost ST.
1S7, no, the time consumed was thirty
seven years.
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(2Ill'ldIIl1'1( (Q:|lS ksSSsD
Easter Millinery.

We began our display of Easter
Millinery Saturday About 300 newly
trimmed Hats, embodying the latest
ideas, We're placed on view for the
first time. The department was
thronged all day long, and as far as
we could see or hear visitors We're
highly pleased. The special decora-
lions and displays will remain in
place this week. If you have not al
ready visited the department you are
invited to do SO whether you to care
to buy or not
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Coursing at Ingleside.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 11.-There
was a great days sport at Ingleside
Park Betting was lively. The Petaluna
dogs Moondyne and Mialmo ran some
fine courses
In the third ties Moondyne beat Lady
Clifton and Mialmo beat Right Bower;
and as Moondyne and Mialmo are
owned by the same person first and
second moned, S97 80, was divided be-
tween them. Lady Clifton and Right
Bower took SIG % each
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"You admit you are an impostor?"
said the Judge.
mo, I don't, your honor"
you claimed to be blind, and yet
you have an unimpaired eyesight."
That's true, your honor; but I'm
morally Hind, sir, and not being able
to see the harm in my innocent decep-
ton"
six months" calculated. the Judge.
-Harper's Bazaar.
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EmphaticalIy Denies II.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 11.-Mrs.
Jane l.. Stanford emphatically denies
the story related by w. F. Burns to the
effect that he had succeeded in insuring
her life for S1,000.000 in the New York
company with which he is connected.
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CONSIDERED MEDDLESOME.
Circulars Issued by the Porte to Its
Representatives.

LONDON, April 1.-THE correspond
snt of the Times" at Constantinople
Ways that foreign ambassadors there
onsider the three circulars addressed
IN the early part of last week by the
Porte to it's representatives abroad,
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The May number of this attractive
Fashion and Home Magazine may
now be had at our paper pattern
counters. Colored plates of costumes
and millinery, beside many engrav
1ngs and much reading matter of
general interest
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who ever brought you up, Wa1ter?"
demanded his aunt, after some small
bit of rudeness on his part
Never was brought up" said Wal
ter. 1--WE been being taken down all
my life" -Harper's Round Table.
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Easter Egg DYES.

Pas Egg Dyes in tablet form,
clearly and simple to use. 4c pack
age.
Prepared Calico and Picture Pa
pers, with which eggs may be pref
tily variegated or decorated with pic
lures. Price, 4c, for eonugh to do a
dozen eggs.
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Bengaiines.

Cream Silk Bengaline, large
cords; looks heavy, but is in real
ity a lightweight fabric, cool
enough for fronts Of summer waists
and costumes. A very riCh-ap-
pearing quality at ST. yard.
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r1ichaeI Davitt Arrives.

OAKLAND, April IL Michael Day-
lit. the Irish patriot, accompanied by
his wife and three children. arrived at
Oakland tonight, direct from London.
The party was met at the SIXTEENTH
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The Roof Collapsed.

PARIS. April 1.-While mass was
being said in church near Castres, in
the department of Tarn, the roof col
lapsed. Seven women and one man
were killed and thirty persons were Sc
riously injured.
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street Station by Mrs. Mary Canning,
an aunt of Mrs. Davitt, and driven di-
rect to the Canning residence. He de-
clined to be interviewed.
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Rustic Skirt
Innings, 15C.

The New Taffeta Rustic Skirt
Innings in fancy-colored stripes
and brocades, giving an appear
ance very similar to silk Innings, I5c
yard. One of the best new things
Of the season.
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Dining-room
Furniture for S27 20.

A complete set of Dining-room
Furniture : sideboard, extension
table and chairs-for $27 20, as
follows
The Extension Table is Of oak,
rubbed polish finish, AZ inches
wide and 6 feet long when open.
Sc
The Sideboard has large bev-
el-plate mirror, double top and
drawers nicely finished on the
inside SIS 80.
Solid Oak Dining room Chairs,
with woven-cane seats. 95c.
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LINDLEY'S
CHERUB
TEA.
CREAM hNf, R5A1.uCATARRH

Is quickly alb
sorbed. CleanSeS
the Nasal Pas
saGes, a l l a V s
Pain and Infiam-
nation, III o a 1 $
and Protects the
Membrane from
G oil d. Restores
the Senses OF
Ia ste and Smell.
Gives relief at
once and it will
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Bows Confirmation Suits

Fine Black Clay Worsted Suits
for II to IS years, round or square
cornered coats and especially suit
able for confirmation. Prices
s. so and $40.
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Choicest Silks
and Woods.
Satin DuChesse.

You have heard of silks that
stand alone. Here is a heavy.
thick, Black Satin Duchesse, plain
but fine quality.
The price is 97c yard, but we
wish to say in the same breath that
it was never made to sell for that
price.
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SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends in the East
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A Reliable
Watch for csc.

We have received a supply of the
justly celebrated Ingersoll Watches
at 9oc each. They are open face,
nickel-plated and correct timekeep-
ers. We know that they will give
satisfaction. Just the thing for
schoolboys, laboring men, farmers,
mechanics, ETC.
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Canvas Etamine is one of stylish
fabrics in wooden materials this
season. We have it in tailor made
and perfect hanging skirts, neat, in
visible plaids, So 81.
In the regular course of business
these skirts would be So
Some very excellent Black Figured
Silk Skirts at 81 80; perfect hanging
and latest cut.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-22

warm personal and political friendship
existing between President Mckinley
and himself. Col. Buck was born at
Foxcroft, Me-, Feb, Z, 1882. His thirst
for knowledge was so great that by his
own exertions he paid his way through
college and was graduated with high
honors. having been the Latin saluta'
torian of his class. With the pertinaci
ty that has always characterized his
actions he taught school at Hallowell
Me, afterward becoming principal OF
the Lewiston high school At the close
of the war, through which he fought
with great credit, he was appointed
clerk of the United States Circuit and
District Courts of Georgia, resigning
this position in 1887 to become United
States Marshal. The next year was
sicnalized by his bringing Maj. Nc
Kinlev to Georgia for the purpose OF
addressing the Chautauqua. Col. Buck
has been fortunate in his various bust.
ness enterprises through his perspicaci-
ty and many pleasant personal quail
ties. He is marred and has one OF the
most attractive homes in Atlanta.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-22

Chicago Tribune: Lieut.. Peary is
now waiting for some person or per
sons to give him $150,OO0, when he will
start out on another trip to the frozen
north. Peary made known his tinan-
cial requirements some days ago, but
as yet no philanthrOpist has expressed
a desire to contribute TO the fund. Most
of the money, Peary explains, will be
needed to maintain colony of Eski-
mos at a point farther north than any
previous colony has ever located. AS
much as the world might enjoy seeing
a colony of Eskimos live in this high
latitude would it not be better to de
vote the $150,00O to enabling a colony
of poor white people to live in some
more equable climate? Isn't 1t about
time this north pole business should be
stopped? AS long as there are per
sons who will provide cranks with
lump sums of $150.000 crankS will con-
tinue to clamor for these contributions.
1t does not seem to make any differ
ence how much loss Of life and suffer
ing are connected with the projects
nor how little profit to any one is de-
rived from the expenditure of the
money. There is no need of any more
of these foolhardy expeditions. Nan
sen has settled all the essential facts
about the north pole. He has shown
that it is nothing but an unbroken ice
field What is the use of further in
vestigation Of the subject? Peary has
Just been detached from the Brooklyn
navy yard and ordered to report for
duty on the Pacific coast. He should
go to work and stick to his profession
and leave the north pole to its own cold
reflections