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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1898-09-21

in Der Shat Elm Beginner, bas ebenio piel
9elbenmutb, NusOauer, 80rpertraft, @nt@
Iagung unb 9let4mut6 %bOrausfebte, als fe
ie bon abenteueriu6enben 9elben irgenbpelz
9er 3eiten unb irgenbpel6en 2anbes auFz
gepenbet tperDen muBten. SOer tpdre es tetn
9elbsntbum geneI en-, monateldng bic pfab=
loIen MGlber unb 9rairien gu bur6treifen.
ber SbatIade bepuBt, ~beitdnbig bon @efa6z
rem umbrobt unb nur auf bic eigene Strait
angefpieIen gu fem? @s mar Elm ftiIes Sell
bentbum, bus feline &Gmpfe un9efeben bur9s
fs6ten mubte unb iener Stdrtung unb ST.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1898-09-21

bilbeten Elm Seuer, bsreiteten i6r sinfuhes,
aus Wilbpret deficiencies N~6enomabl,
l9man4ten Die fur3en Pfsif4en unb ga5en
ft4 bunn, in Die @oGbeden 9etpidelt uno
Die @dtteG als 8opfftfen beniibsno, benz
S9lafe FIN.
DIS mir uns am nGGiten Morgen naA
~nnferen 3nGbarn umfeben tpoGten, pdrer
biefelben bereits ~baopngeaogen, ner tpeib
tpp6in. =
Sd babe feitbem tpd6renb aa6lrei9er
Streif3iige bur9 Mmerita am 2agerfeuer
gar mun@es Sruppers g~efefen, unter ben
maieitdtii9en Rot6fi9ten Galiforniens, am
Ganbe Der getpaltigen @letf9er Der Qlpenz
tetten 8ritif9zGolumbia's, in ben humber
Iamen n8aOlanbs" bon Oatota unb @npz
ming, tpie inmtttten Der tiefeinfamen Prairie
oes ne1tli6en 8an1ds. gon al ben berz
f6iebenartigen @lementen bes fernenWe items
itno mir iene Srapper aleaeit bas fpmpaz
thii4fte gepeien, ni9t Bios neil es in Der
Sultursef9i9te Nmerita's emit cine 10 be-
beutenbe 8pGe ipieGte, ionbern neil feinen
8ertretern cine Waenge gigenI3uften unbafs
teten, bic bon iebem @ere6rer d9ter Mdnnz
li9feit bo9gef4Gbt perben.
2eiber lit es inner6alb Der lebten Sabrz
5ebnte infoIge Der gdn5li9en nm9eftultung
aGer 8erbGItniffe i'm fernen Weiten nit benz
Srappertbum 10 rapibe bergub gegungen,
Dnb ma ernitli9 beapeifeln muB, ob bus
bebor itebsnbe 20. Sabr6unbsrt mebr ols eli
nige penige acknowledgements bieferMenz
I9enflafe borfinben pirb.
@on Sag 5u Sag berrin9ern it9 bic
M0gli9teiten, bic 8or6ebingungen fit ibren
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1898-09-21

GGngeren Sortbeitonb unb es 1T ni4t dus9ez
T6lofen, baB es ben na9folgenben@ef6le4
tern eben1o I6tper faGen nirb, on Die elm
ti9e @riften3 iener tiibnen SGger 5u gluuben.
als es Dem gegenpGrtigen @ei9leht faum
m0qli6 1T, Die autbentiI6en 8eribte iber
bic frii6ere @riften5 unubIebburer 8iiffeG=
berben unb bic 2Ifte berbunfelnber
@6pdrme BON @anbertuuben fir Ma6r=
6eiten gu balten.
Sd nD6te meme bier gebotene S9ilz
berung beg Srapperlebens bemnd9 aGs eine
4rt Netrolog bstra9tet pifien, Der mod einz
mai an Die 3ige 3ufummenfaBt, tpel9e bas
3rappertbum fennaei9neten. 9ar man9e
@inaelbeiten meiner 94ilberungen treffen
beute faum mebr gu, obtpObG fe friber UNI
5tpeife1baft gu ben berporragenoI ten Mert=
mdlen bes Srapperthums ge60rten. Sic
murben absr auf's Neue attge3ogen, I'm bus
@eIammtbilb bes Srapperlebens 10 dbgerun=
BET unb p~ouftdnbtg uls m0gli9 81 mu9en.-
56on balb no9 Der 9riinbung Der erIten
eurppdif9en NieDerlaTun9en in Canada unb
On Der OItfiiite Norbdmeritds Ionberten It9
BON ben bort entitebenOen @emeintDei EN- ELM
aeGne pertpegens MGnner ab, INN nit Der
| gi6fe in Der 5uuTt in bas ge6eimniBbole
e~Snrere Der opr ibnen iih auftbuenben Wilb<
niB bor5ubringen uno Der Sa9b auf peG5z
tbiere ob5uliegen. Der 9anOel nit ben Sell
len Der leBteren mar pG6renO bes ganaen II.
unb Is .%SabrbunOerts Die pi4tigite Gin
nabmsqueue Der &olpnten. Sabdf u1b an
bere Yrobufte tamen crit in 5peiter 2inie.
gu SUB ober auf f9tpunfen Ginbenbooz
ten, aumeiit alein, man9mal 3u 3tpeit, fell
tener gu mebreren O%ereint, folgten iene Mdn=
ner ben natiirli6en @egpeiIern, ben 9trOz
men, unb g%elaneten % big gu ben entlegenften
8unften bes 8innenlanbes. Man t0nnte
iene Yeriobe bes 8Orbringens lpeiBer Nbenz
teurer in bic nod unbetannten Diloni1e iebr
ppbl bas 9erotf9e3eitalterN m e.
rita's nennen, osnn iener @prmarI4 mar
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1898-09-21

augel ober @4rOtlubung bur4l0dertqn
3uitanbe bic beiten preiIe b~ringen, 10 nab
men bic srapper f6Dn friib 3ufludt 81
uIlerbunb @9linsen unb Salen CErap5",
baber Der Same Srapper, SaGenteler), Die
an fol6en 9lGben ~anfgeielt puroen, no
bas @tlb nit 8orliebe gu bertebren pfte9te.
8ebiente man fiA gum Sang Der MOI9us<
~ratter, @ieIel, MurDsr unb anberer fleiner
Sbiere Der @4lingen, 70 CAB es fir 8iber,
Sii9fe, WDGfe, 2u4fe unb 8dren ftGblerne
SyaIen Der BERT 9iebeniten gr0Bs, boh Oenen
bic 8drenfalen Elm 9etpi4t BON 40 Big 80
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1898-09-21

8obne, 9abib grodett, 2ouis @siBsl, Sit
garion, @iGb Sin, Buffalo Sin unb Nnz
berer ftnb pOI BON 8egebenbeiten, Die einem
Cooper bic brilanteten 8orniirfe fir feline
2eoerfrumpfromane bargebpten bdtten. 0as
eigentIi4e @eiperbe Der Srapper, bic Sago
uuf Yel3tbiere, bot a13 Der MiibIeli9feitsn
genug, I'm ieben S9pdaling fofort ab3uz
I9reden. Die 9uuptiagb5eit mar ndmli9
Der @inter, pdbrenb pel9em bic 6eGe Der
9elatbiere an bi4teiten unb pertbpDufea
fin6. 9a is in aapersbrtsm, bon teinet
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1898-09-21

meiten Megen n0t9iste, I'm bic 5aIe tpiez
Der gu ~erlangen. 9ber Snbiansr butten iRn
auf Ieinen Wanberungen belausrt, feline
6alen aufge1pirt uno mitiammt Der bartn
bGnosnben 8eute tpeggef4sppt. 9liidli8
fonnte er fi6 IaGben, tpsan Die &otb9dnte
rribt aus irgenb einem 9inter9alt ibm 1elz
Der ben @uraus mabten. &Gmpfe nit iolz
6sn binterlitigen @eTelen, Ooer nit elmer
Meute bungrigsr WDlfen einem tpiit4en@
ben 8Gren, einem g%isrigen 2u9s ooer Pans
tier tparen feirlesUegS leltea.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1898-09-21

3mei frunsDfif9e MiniFe
mebt finb dber 9repfus gefoI<
pert unb eefiir5:.
901es muB nit 8Diem enben,
&a9e folgt Der SreOeltbat,
@tpig nit gere9ten 9dnOen
@altet bes 8roniOen &ut4.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1898-09-21

9ie rin3ige @~rbolun9s3tit bes fdGIenFslz
Isrs mar Der 4benb, 100 er beim lltitig praf=
ieGnben Seuer am SUB elmer Gi9te fab uno
benz Soufen bes Winoes in ben 8dumen
unb ben fernen Sbierfimmen IauTdts, Die
aus Der Siefe bes Maloss brdn9tn. S6tr
penn ct, nit mebreren @eaDIIen %bereint. in
Der gemeinfamen 8lpdbutte hetm 8robeln
bes S6eertefels bic GrGe6ntfle bes Sd9es
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
Monthly Meeting Of Friends.

Yesterday the smithfeld monthly
meeting of Friends was held. at which
the following named officers and COM
mittees were elected and appointed:
Clerk, Emma c. Pickering; assistant
clerk, Sarah E. Varney; treasurer. Jas.
s. Read: overseers In society, isaac
Steere, Avis b. Steere. William H. Al
drich, George +. Varney. Desire r; Al
drich. Alice r.. Cranston. Hannah T..
Mowry, William ii. Codding; overseers
of the poor. S. S. Aldrich, Sarah os-
borne. Hattie Il. Metcalfe, Bales l..
shaw. Abbie III. Shaw, job w. Steere;
caretakers OF church property, James
s. Read. Leander Fisher and Elisha t.
Read for woonsocket, Moses $. Kelly
for East Blackstone, Merrick f. Wall
ing for Burrillville, David B. Grover for
Mansfield finance committee, George r.
Varney, Oscar J. Morse, John Metcalfe,
James s. Read. Isaac Steere, William
III. Codding; special committee on care
of East Blackstone cemetery, Dr. VII
liam c. Monroe, James 5. Read, John
Metcalfe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
Surf Hotel !

Situated on a bluff. overlooking the
entire bay, harbor and bathing beach.
Outside bath house free to guests; also
hot salt water baths In the house free
to our patrons. Every room has an
ocean view. Telegraph. post office and
drug stores within two minutes walk
from the hotel. Bliss springs and good
hair mattresses; fresh fish. Holsters and
CLAIMS direct from the ocean; milk and
vegetables from the home farms every
day. For terms or any information ap-
ply at the hotel. or direct to
MRS. c. w. WILLIS, Proprietor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

MUSTER AT
MOUNT HOPE
WatchemOkets Carried OFF
First Pre-.
GULF STREAM SECOND.
East Providence Men Also Won
Reel Running Contest.
GULF STREAM SECOND.
THE JUDGES AND THE WINNERS.

There was an immense attendance at
Mount Hope Park yesterday afternoon,
the firemen's muster proving to be
very great attraction. Firemen ana
their friends came from all the sur
rounding country. not only this city ana
East Providence furnishing boatloaus'
but also Fall River and Bristol. The
squirt was held under the auspices OF
the Hydraulion Engine and Hose com
many of Bristol, and the following COM
mittee carried out the arrsngements:
Assistant Foreman Daniel G.. Cogse-
shall. chairman Philip Brady, secre-
tary: Julien Close, treasurer; Charies
q Wilson. Albert l.. Bernard, Asa w.
Hathaway, Thomas j. Meiggs, Arthur
ID. Northup, Charles III. Bickford, Al
bert r. Sparks, Walter IL. CogSesnail.
Seven tubs competed In the muster
and four hose companies gave exhipi-
tIons. The money for the tubs was
divided in purses OF $3.50, 800 and 500,
and IL went to the veterans or East
Providence, Fall River and 10 warren
r. l.. in the order named. The foiioW- :
| ing was the result OF the piayou.'
| Watchemoket, East Providence, zVa IL
| 10 in: Gulf Stream, Fall River, ls3 ~.
| Az in: Mechanics Warren. *. l., III
| fet. 1 in: Hercules, Riverside, X l., ivo
| n. 4 in; Gaspee, Pawtucket, X. l., s'
| n. in: Fire King. Providence, lS4 IL.
8 in; Geyser, East Providence, iSz IT,
| z In. =,
| The hose contest included a run OF
| 100 yards and return with the reel
purses of SIS, $40 and $5 being offered
| The times of the respective companies
were Watchemoket, East Providenca
| 40s.: Cumberland hose company, Vaiiey
! Fails. r. L., 65s.: King Philip. Bristoi
r. l., 6SA; Arlington hose company Al
lington, II. l., 75s.
The following well-known nremer
acted as judges for the contest: Hiram
r.. Packard. chief engineer, Attleporo
Mass. fire department: Spencer
Rounds, chief Bristol fire department
cant Nathaniel Wilson. Hercules vet
eran .Hremen's association. Newport
| Oscar N. Bender. Providence Veteran
| Firemen's association: George Bowen
assistant foreman Narragansett com
pany No. OF Warren; George +. Hunt
ex-foreman Narragansett company
WEXFORD: Fred w. Cady East Prov
dence; Everett Potter, Providence per
manent department; J. +. Farreny
Bslstol.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
For Plymouth Rock.

On Tuesday. Aug. 30 next, there VIII
be another excursion TO Plymouth from
Providence and all principal stations
TO Taunton inclusive, by special train
through without change, ana at mar
yelously low rates of fare for the round
trip. Now Is the time of year to visit
ancient Plymouth, all her attractions
being at their best at this season, her
attractive I'm this interval between sum
natural endowments being especially
mer and autumn. Old Plymouth affords
rich return for all who make the pill
grimage TO her shores. az thousands of
visitors within the present season can
attest. For this excursion the number
of round trip tickets Is positively linn
| tied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
The MAN|SSES 0Dd COTTAGES

All kinds Of sea food. famous Block
Island bluefish, Goldfish, bass, Holsters.
etc, are caught within sight OF the
hotel and served In every style. The
fruits, meats, ETC., are supplied from
the numerous Island farms. The table
and service kept at high standard.
The Sleeping Rooms are furnisneo
with good hair Mattresses; gas and
electric bells in every room; fire hose
on all floors.
Great care has been exercised In the
plumbing and drainage Of the Manisses.
There is a good Music Hall In the
hotel. An orchestra in attendance.
Special Attention Paid to Dinner PsrtIss.
C.. {. BROWN. A. {. BROWN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
COOL WAVE.
II Came as a Blessing After Period OF
TOrrid Heat.

The fall in the temperature has come
indeed as a blessing to suffering ana
sweltering humanity. and the delightful
breeze which has been blowing from the
northwest today has put renewed Ire
into those who were compelled to at
tend to business. and the change from
the general condition OF men from yes
terday To today was something remark
able, from both physical and moral
standpoint.
According to the indications sent out
from washington, there is cold wave
ON the way from the northwest. the
temperature having dropped as much
as 40 degrees at some points on the
Canadian border. How long this cool
ness will remain in this section of New
England is very problematic. but II VIII
at any rate, afford relief from the
discomfort OF the past few days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
NATIONAL HOTEL.

This Hotel Is on a bluff within 100
feet Of the beach and directly over
looking the breakwater and boat land
ing at East Harbor. Next to p. o. and
Cable Office. convenient to stores and 10
the surf bathing on far-famed Crescent
Beach, its location is one OF the most
desirable on the Island. Well furnished.
with modern conveniences. drst class
appointments and service, with gas ana
electric bells In every room With milk.
eggs, poultry and vegetables from a
large farm connected with the hotel, II
offers every convenience and comfort
to Its guests.
r. G. LEWIS, Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
CONNECTICUT HOUSE.

Surrounded by green fields, having a
splendid view. within easy walking dis
tance Of the beach, 1t possesses an un-
qualified advantage. A fine plank walk
connects it with Crescent Beach and
the Steamboat Landing. Carriages
meet every boat. The house has tele-
phone connection with the telegraph
office. To those who have never visited
the house 1t may be said that the rooms
are large. airy and well furnished; the
piazzas broad and roomy. The table Is
kept up to the highest standard.
MRS. NJ. NJ. OAv, Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

Nelson Smith ~ GraniteviIie. an old
man with n wanton disposition. say
the police OF North Providence. was
tried today for committing felonious
assault upon little 1-vear-old girl
named Flora White Of North Provi-
denca lie was adjudged probably
guilty and was held In $500 bonds TO
await the action OF the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26
NEW SLET s,

I'VE learnt lot o. Spanish words.
rye got 80 kin tell
Bout ''ultimatums, protocols
An "armistice." as we'll.
hut joyously hail the time
When l kin rest my brain 80,
BY aslkin' ''How's the price OF wnea's
AM whats the chance O. rain?'
old friends is best. These recent themes
Were daxxlin'. II Is true
The clash OF steel--the roar or guns
They thrilled us through an through.
But swords may turn TO plowsnares
now.
In comfort, once again,
wen query, "How's the price O.
wheat?"
An "What's the chance o. rain?"
a Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-26

The following is list Of passengers
who arrived yesterday morning from
Baltimore and Norfolrk on the Mer-
chants and Miners transportation Com
pany's steamship Dorchester: II. D..
Bassett. G. l.. Laurenson. w. q. Pritch-
ards. w. S. Ruse. Silas Andrews. Ed
ward Andrews. r.. T.. walllng. ID. o.
Buzzirl A. L. Campbell, John Cook.
Frederick Alien. w. l.. skunk. T. NJ.
Dorney, w. Robb. Mrs, w. Robb. II. X.
Dorney.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
It's "A Heroic WOOing,

The native states of Central India still
abound with Khonds, and it is interest
ing to see that wife capturing is still
In vogue among those who represent
the first inhabitants Of this land. The
father in quest of wife to his son, or the
young man himself, hunts deer or
some game and starts with a pot OF
toddy to the other party, and in the
course of the day he manages to settle
for a wife, and then there is feasting
and drinking, in the course Of which
terms are settled.
The young man Is to serve the girls
father for a fixed number of months
assist him In clearing the jungle and
in cultivation. hunting game for food
and in gathering honey. After this
period, on a certain day. the young man
has to try to carry Off his bride, and
then follows hunt after the man and
a sound thrashng. If the man Is able
to withstand the blows and survive the
ordeal then his prize Is given to him. OF
If the man is able to escape uncaugh
to the precincts of his village custom
forbids further pursuit. and the trlum
plant man has the prize.-Madra.
Times.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
The Boy in the Bundle.

An Iowa boy recently passed through
an experience which he will not forget
If he lives to be 100 years Old. He Is
only five years old. and one day when
his father went to the wheat field to
drive the harvester he took him along
and perched him on the high seat at his
side.
For time all this was very interest
ing, but presently the little fellow
grew tired and began to squirm and
complain. And then, just as his father
was leaning over to look more closely
at some Of the machinery, off tumbled
the little fellow to the conyeyor. He
shrieked just once and his father tried
vainly to stop the horses. But before
he could even slacken the speed the
boy had been driven up through the
elevator canvas with half bundle Of
wheat. the binding Irvine had twisted
swiftly around his neck and legs and
he was rolled out on the wide carrier
securely bound in wheat bundle. He
was almost choked and there was q
tiny bit of skin torn from his shoulder,
but otherwise he was unhurt when his
father cut the string and helped him
up again. But a worse frightened boy
would have been hard to tind.-ChicagC
Record.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
Bachelors and Electricity.

Whether, in the long run, electricity
has done the solitary bachelor a good
turn Is debatable question, but it has
certainly eased the burden of his do
nestle anXieties. While he is dressing
he connects his electric coffee pot. and
the brewing of his morning bevera &c
proceeds forthwith. Meanwhile his
eggs are being cooked in the electric
boiler, or chop Is being done to a turn
on the electric gridiron, which gives an
unmatched flavor to the meat. AS he
sits down to the table slices of bread
are placed in the electric toast rack
and are Drowned before his eyes. II be
be an adept of the chatting dish, he can
produce the subtlest culinary effects
without fear of failure.-Chautauuu
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27

Some weeks ago a Yukon outfit that
had been packed from Dyea to Sheep
Camp by party on the way to the in
terror Of the Klondlke country was
stolen. A committee" of miners-such
being the omlnous term by which that
sort of gathering is designated in the
new country--tracked the thieves to the
summit of Chilkoot Pass. where the
lost property was recovered. Later the
COMMITTEE" captured two men and
brought them back to camp for trial.
They gave the names of William Wei
lington aud Edward Hanson.
Three Of the committee favored
lynching Wellington and Hanson, hut
they finally consented to compromise
on sixty lashes for each of the two cap
| tives.
This was accordingly undertaken
Wellington had been formally" sen
fenced and was under an escort to the
hut where he had been confined. wheI
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
Warned Gould of the Cost.

Paul Gore. now clerk at the Audlto-
rum Annex. was room clerk at the
Grand Pacific for several years. He
tells story in connection with Jay
Gould's first visit to Chicago. Mr.
Gould had registered at the Grand Pa
citic. and was standing in the lobby
with his hands in his coat pockets, look
ing like II countryman in town.
The little millionaire approached J, +
Vidal, who was clerk at the house. anl
.modestly asked him what would be tn,
best way for him to go to Lincoln Park
Vidal. not knowing who Gould was
gave him the necessary instruction n
TO street cars. etc. Gould heard hin
through and then said: But could
not go In carriageY
Yes, you can: but 1t Is little ex
pensive," said Vidal.
well. as this is my first visit. thin
l will try to stand the expense"
IAN right, but to whom shall l charg
the carriageY' asked the clerk.
ITO Jay Could" came the quiet al
swer. Vidal almost fell to the foo
hut Gould got the carriage. -Chicag
Times Herald.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
GEN. GRANTS GRANDSON.
Will Enter West Point to Train as a
Soldier for Uncle sam.

Through the appointment OF l'resi-
dent Mckinley Ulysses $. Grant son
Of Col Fred Grant and grandson or
the famous Union General and CHER
Executive Of the United States. will en-
ter West Point. Before his death. In
1855, Gen. Grant framed petition.
directed to the President of the United
States asking for this favor. and later
Gen. sherman. as n matter Of courtesy,
Endorsed 1t.
Young Ulysses. now in his sixteenth
year. will not be of age to enter West
Point until June, 1899. Before enter
ing the famous institution he Will de-
vote good deal of the intervening
time to scientific study in Columbia
College,
He is now n sturdy lad and measures
3 feet and II inches in height. with a
quite certain prospect of reaching he
yond six feet when he puts on the uni
form Of n West Point cadet. He Is
now two inches taller than his father
and four inches taller than his famous
grandfather. His other bodily meas
urements are in good proportion to his
stature. and he gives every promise OF
developing physique far above the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
Berlin Libraries.

The Berlin libraries all told contain
more than 100000 volumes. The Roy.
al library, of course, is in the lead with
more than 100000, and growing at the
rate Of 10000 per annum; the university
now has 100000 volumes; that Of the
statistical bureau 100000: the War
Academy has 10000 volumes: that OF
the general staff 10000: Of the Court OF
Chambers $4,000: that Of the Technical
High School, 10000. There are also 9
number Of smaller ones,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
REAL BROWNIES IN AMERICA
Explorer Sullivan Finds a Tribe OF
Piymies on Orinoco River.

Eben ]. Sullivan, a South American
explorer, claims to have discovered
race Of living brownies near the head
waters of the Orinoco River in the
wilds of Surinam. In describing his
find. Mr.. Sullivan says:
THE queer child people are about
four feet in height. Their skin from
head to foot Is brilliant reddish
brown. translucent in effect. Their legs
are like pipestems. scarcely the size or
a childs arm. while their arms are
ridiculously small and thin, and their
stomachs are big, out Of all proportion
to the body. and dlstended back AS well
as front.
Their faces are fat and tiabby like
those of Palmer CoXs brownies.
II think they number 10000 to 49,
600. They are nomadic, moving over
thousands of square miles. 1t was pure
ly by accident that l came upon some
of their rowing bands. A traveller might
have to search for months in the same
region in order to find any Of them.
All those that l saw were il different
parts of Surinam.
"ln measuring these little folk found
none over four feet and eight inches,
and the women We're much shorter.
They use the style Of headdress so COM
mon among. African tribes-that OF
shaping many designs by mixing mud
with their hair; both men and women
do this. Clothing in their village Is
worn only by adults, and then seldom
more than a cloth over the loins. But
/ they bedeck themselves with many
brass and copper ornaments. They
/ have tribal marks that sometimes cover
the entire body and head. These are
made by Sits in the skin.
They live in little houses called mas
sougos, of mud or woven dried grass
entered by crawling on the hands ant
knees. l went into one and 1t seemed
like a child's playhouse. There were
queer little images, idols, fetch god
set up all about. They represented ami
mails mostly and there We're many ugl.
specimens of clay pottery. There wer
little fetch doctors in clay and man.
other things Of the sort suggesting mos
depraved. superstitious ideas. The,
are, believe. all pagans, though som
o: them seem to haze an idea Of su
preme spirit Of power"