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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
A Born Joker.

Senator William E. Mason always
has been joker. Even when a school
boy he never let chance pass with
out having his fun at the expense of
some one else. When he was a pub
lie school pupil the boys knew as
much about ''cribbing" as they do
now, and il was nothing new for them
to conceal needed information on their
cuffs or inside their watches. One
day when Willie Mason was taking an
examination, the keen-eyed teacher
observed him take out his watch every
few minutes. The pedagogue grew
suspicious. Finally he strobe slowly
down the aisle and stopped at Willie's
desk.
LET me see your watch" he COM
manded.
"All right, sir, was the meek reply.
The teacher opened the front lid. He
looked somewhat skeepish when he
read the single word, Fooled"
But he was a shrewd man and was
not 70 be thrown of the track so easily.
He opened the back lid. There he
read: Fooled again Detroit Free
rress.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
SPORT WITH ROD AND REEL.
Cuban Waters swarm with Aecommodss.
Ing fksh.

Sucau w alters swarm WIN ACCOMMODATE
The waters about Cuba. Mt night
strangely phosphorescent. are marve-
lous In their transparency. Objects
can be seen at a depth OF eighty or
ninety feet, and the endless variety of
botanical and animal life in the depths
afford great pleasure for those who
love the realm of natures's mysterious
lore. Brown lichen. great white coral
trees, kelp and numberless shells,
with fish whose bright colors emulat-
ing the tints of precious stones aud
the hues of the rainbow, darting
hither and thither. combine TO form a
most enchanting aquarium OF nature.
The naturalist, Poey, says there are
6i1 distinct species of fish in tho
Cuban waters. Among those that de-
light the sportsman are the red snap
per, lista, manta, gallego, cubera,
surela and gar fish. The sierra. which
weighs from forty 20 sixty pounds. is
extremely game, as Is the romeo. So
called because il snores when brought
out OF the water For heavy sport,
fishing for sharks, which are good for
nothing. or the gusa. which weighs
from 400 to GOO pounds and Is excel
lent eating, offer abundant exercise.
II is a daily occurrence TO see schools
OF fish. numbering from hundreds TO
many thousands. each fish weighing
from one to four pounds. swimming
around the bays aud harbors waiting
for bite. Any American boy who
enjoys good fishing can find his fond
est dreams more than satisfied in
Cuba.
Delicious shrimps. crabs and lob
sters. oysters and claims abound. The
Holsters have no claws and weigh from
two to eight pounds They are caught
at night in shallow places along the
sandy beach. a torch, harpoon and net
being the necessary outfit. Some Of
the rivers abound ia alligators. but
few hunt them.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

The native inhabitants OF the Phil
ippines can be conveniently divided
INTO four groups: the civilized In
iiaas. the Mohsmmedans. the Wild In
slams and the Negritos or Atlas.
rhess same divisions existed at the
coming Of the Spanish IN 1919, though
their relative numbers. location and
other conditions must have changed
greatly since that time.
The unciv,lized Indian tribes occupy
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

little girl. she was sold by her father
- be slave IN the family OF a vicerov
IN remote province Of China Her
father was of Tartar blood. and one O.
those who could read. and he would
not have thought of selling his child.
although she was nothing but girl: :"
but. as the family had become desti
tute IN a rebellion. the little girl OF
eleven suggested this means Of getting
bread for her mother and little brother
and her father Tuen served the vice
roy's wife and mother in-law. aud was
taught spinning and other useful arts
by their maids. When she was twelve
she embroidered a beautiful tuuic for
the viceroy, and he was delighted with
II tina. lee offered the little slave what
ever she wished most Then Tuen
fell on her knees and declared her
hearts desire. She wanted 70 learn
20 read like her dear father,
IL was indeed an extraordinary re-
quest. The viceroy told her that girls
could not learn such a thing. but Tueu
told him she was not 70 blame that the
gods had made her girl. aud she
could not help longing 70 know how 10
read. SO her master had her taught.
aud, his own daughter dying after a
time. she was adopted as a daaghte~
Of the house. Later the viceroy re-
ceived some political honor from the
Emperor of China. and. being DESTROYS
20 give him a beautiful and worthy
present in token Of acknowledgment.
he followed tue artless Oriental Gus.
tom aud sent Tuen 70 Pekin. The
girls feet had never been bound. O.
course. and she could walk upon them
and her mind vas developed beyond
that of most Chinese women. The
iavorite slave % the Emperor OF China
became the favorite wife, and when
/ the Empress consort died, she became
Empress of China On the Journey
by river TO Pekin. with servants sent
/ with her by the yiceroy. she had given
a ring 20 a young lad who saved a man
/ from drowning IN the river She had
/ promised the ring to any one who
would save the drowning man Tn,
T youth 20 whom she gave the ring hao
an intelligent face. he was a sailor, in
I the coarse clothes Of the lower class
4 That was Ii Hung Chang.
During her sons minority. Tueu
was regent. and now, as Empires,
( Dowager, she again assumes command
. The Emperor a. abOnt twenty-foar
the Empress is sixty. Bishop Gal
loway says that her birthday was tc
have been celebrated with great pomp
but the Chinese-Japanese war pre-
vented. He says truly that II is sig
mica ut that in China, where womer
are at discount, are secluded and
keptin Ignorance, are protested again $
al birth. aud regarded as a calamity
in youth, the ruling spirit IN all ma
tional affairs is a woman
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

dress. Her haxen hair Is brought
lightly back from her face and invari-
ably held II place Ey wreath OF lilies
IA Norma wreath. With 70 l. always
worn an empire gown. No jewels
adorn her fair person Her social
position i most secure. as she was
wise enough 70 have as her sponsors
the powerful society leaders, the
Marchioness of Cranky aud Mrs. As
quith. Lady Alice Montague. dsugh-
ter Of the Duchess OF Manchester. l.
one Of Miss Snowden's most cher
ished friends. and affects her quaiu;
style Of dress
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

made Of iron. mostly Of poor quality.
and are about eighteen inches long.
They are crooked or wavering II
shape. with rough. uneven surface
The edges are as sharp as a racer. the
point almost like that Of needle, and
they are carried IN a case which hts
the blade 70 PERFECTION. The cases
are made OF hard wood, the handles
bearing beautifully carved inscrip-
lions, representing the name Of the
chief aud tribe. These crooked dag
gers are carried exclusively by the
chiefs, the right 10 possess them be-
ing considered a great honor.
The kreese. though. Is the most i'm
portant OF all Filipino weapons. The
more savage tribes lasso the foe aud
cut of his head with the kresse.
Others steal up behind the foe and
aiming a little below the base Of the
brain decapitate him with single blow
The Medical News publishes letter
from its special correspondent at Ma
Mia, describing the plan pursued by
the Philippine natives TO poison ar
rows and their dexterity IN iniicting
barbarous punishment upon their enc
mics with dsggers. He says: 1t will
have 20 be taken into consideration
that most Of the Philippine Islanders
are sav&ges who fight with lances and
poisoned Arrows. once had the
privilege OF witnessing the prepare
ton Of a number OF these poisoned
weapons, aud as nearly as i can re-
member the process was about as fol-
lows:
The poison was made from the
bark Of two different trees, the names
Of which / have forgotten. One Of
the pieces OF bark was beaten almost
20 a Jelly. pressed and dried. then
mOistened and again pressed. Though
the man used his bare hands in doing
this, be apparently was not injured in
any way by contact with the poison.
The juice Of the bark thus extracted
looked very much like pea soup as il
simmered In an earthen vessel over a
slow FIRE. When 10 had reached the
consistency Of a syrup . quantity OF
pulp from the second piece Of bark
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

Rice is staple article Of food in
Cuba. where il is consumed in i'm
mense quantities; in fact, no meal is
complete without 1t. and il Is served
as invariably as bread or potatoes.
The rice is boiled and steamed. so
that each grain will stand apart from
its neighbor.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

The Japanese religion demands that
9 man must worship on the soil every
day. Princes and rich men evade this
by sprinkling little dirt in one cor
ner Of the room, on square OF cement
made for the purpose.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

Wales is the richest part Of Great
Britain in mineral wealth. England
produces annually about SO TO each
acre, Scotland a little less than $40,
but the product OF Wales amounts to
ever $50 per acre.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
EMPRESS rven OF CHINA.
Her Extraordinary Career Prom slavery
to supreme Power.

to supreme Power.
The true story of the woman who is
at the head of the Chinese Empire.
and who has just summoned Lii Hung
Chang back TO power. is of extrsordi-
nary significance as we'll as interest.
II has been told how. disappointed
with her sons weak and chsracterless
rule. she has again taken into her own
hands, openly, the reins of power
which she has held in truth for a gen
Grafton. This monarch. who is com
parable TO Catharine of Russia in her
sagscity and shrewdness and judicial
wisdom, was once a slave. When n
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22
New Suit For DIxer..

new diving outfit has been on ex-
hibition IN Berlin and attracted great
deal OF attention. Il Is much lighter
than the old one with which the search
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

ers of the sea used TO hamper them
selves
1t allows the arms and legs greater
freedom, and in il the diver can stay
under water longer.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-10-22

skis ence, securing the woods for
game and Wild fruit and going TO the
sea beach Wherever they can reach 1t
Tor shell fish aud other food. Their
nstkod OF cultivation so1pels con-
&inaai change Of place.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-04-14
FARM FAGGOr4

Science shouli 81 i've US for the dairy aud
creamery ouly nacLiuery that eau b.
kept clean.
Grazing is Dot iatebslTe caltiyS ioa
The same land cropped With hay, aud the
crop carefully fed, vii support more
stock than II ps.tured
To keep team 10 health, condition for
bard labor add good q Sd requires gJod
Judgment aud watehiulness 90 the part o.
the ownsr
Spraying sivss sot orly better 4asj 3
Of fruit. bui that sliaa j. more perfect
aud i, alec reduces th side 90 reace he
tween iruIt years and Il gear, sui this
helps to tie p ct
Good crops 10 por seasons ~ TIE
ones sLicb give Tue best pro-. sgi The
fstmer sbo 70 sallv 4tes ss 10 bare .oo3
cfops every year is the one VITO pfacnrs
prof Of -te'i.
There issuJasy vslas 10 etiha.o,u ,
henos It pI|s 70 laiBlgs oaeseIt "a fancy
stock. etc =, Il Only beesnse to tltersst
n.tutsliF sEeu 10 the hSn3sou0, well
bred sbim,s siH iudues toe osnfr to
take extra cara Of them
Dispose d The cattle - sOgu - tie casl
Of sdditiorsl itrding lie not con psnshisd
BY siduicsi gain A o,teiuI Use Of tue
scales would tho~ thsl tlIs period nEes
: lseesis @aeA earlier age ILsa nsby
fsrner gov snppose
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-04-14
Give Us Your Order

Tor Groceries We can OH II to your satistelion.
We slll take Az much care with 1t IS though you
wtfe htte to watch us Do not worry about the
qasbtl Of the goods We never keep anything
bot the best
The evening times., 1898-10-25
Helm for n HospftaI

Saturday and Sunday have been desfg-
mated as the Annual Hospital Saturday
and Sunday by the Episcopal church.
On Saturday groceries and hospital sup
plies will be received in the vestibules of
the churches or at the Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital. corner of Seventeenth
and L Streets, though contributions may
be handed to any of the lady managers
of the hospital or sent TO the treasurer.
Mr.. NJ NJ Crenshaw, 14OS Massachusetts
Avenue.
During the two years that the hospital
has been in existence more than eight
thousand visits have been made by pa
tients to it's various wards. Treatment is
given to eminent physicians without re-
ward and the institution is kept up by
voluntary contributions and cared for by
seIf-sacrifcing Christian women. Thus
far the managers have been able to bear
the expense and burden incident to it's
maintenance, but now 1t stands in need
of outside aid. They therefore appeal for
assistance so that they may be able to
continue so great and good a work
The evening times., 1898-10-25
FORTS and HARDOR Mines
Work of the American Army
Engineer Corps.
GENERAL WILSON'S REPORT
Numerous Additions of Rapid-Firins
Guns to the Defenses Along the
Const-Deductfons Drawn From
War Results-An Appropriation of
Nearly Five Millions Requested.

The annual report of Brig. Gen. John
covers all operations connected with for
tifications and river and harbor improve
ments during the past year. Chief inter-
est is centered in his statements regard
ing fortifications.
In consequence of the war with Spain
upon our coasts, Gen. Wilson says, ur-
gent and pressing demands of business
interests required the immediate erection
OF sea coast batteries at numerous points
not contemplated in the scheme of ma
tional defense. Fortunately there were
no such assaults, but the operations of
the American feet on the coasts of Cuba
and Porto Rico have amply demonstrate
ed the value of coast defenses. including
shore batteries and submarine mines In
resisting naval attacks. 1t may be con-
fdently asserted, he adds, that the COM
pletion of the projects upon which opeI a
tions are now in progress will practically
ensure the safety of our principal har-
bors and sea coast cities against any at
tacks from the sea.
One other important deduction may also
drawn from the results of the war. viz:
the great value and efficiency of the
rapid-fire gun. 1t is gratifying to report
that not only has a considerable number
of these rapid-fire guns been mounted
during the year, but that provision has
been made for the manufacture and en-
placing Of a large additional number.
Five hundred heavy guns of s, 10,
u and l6-inch caliber; about 700 rapid
fire guns of various sizes, and about LOCO
mortars are still 10 be mounted at an ap-
proximate cost of S55, 900, 600.
Over $50 mines were placed in the
Narrows and at Sandy Hook entrance
of New York harbor when war was de-
clared, and twenty-eight otner ports were
protected in the same thorough manner.
Gen. Wilson asks Congress for A,9lI, 500
for fortitications work, to be expended
next year.
The evening times., 1898-10-25
$ he connected withY~. asked the mes.

is he connected within. asked the mes
senger.
Don't know. We want to see the ad-
jutant general and see II he knows"
why did you bring those lighted lam
terms with you?" queried a bystander.
ITO find the fellow who beat us out OF
our money. He is a small potato, Who
ever he is, and il will require light to
find him."
Being Informed that they could not see
Gen. Corbin, the infantrymen were es-
corted out of the building by the adJu-
tant generals messenger.
On Friday a drunken sailor entered the
Navy Department wing and after stag
gering about for a while finally cooked
one eye at the sign over Mr.. Longs door,
and read the words:
Secretary of the Navy"
After a few moments of deep thought
the Jackie" attempted TO push his way
into the room. A messenger stopped him
and asked whom he wanted to see.
Me Secretary" was the drawing re-
ply. '"The mon / fit under during the
war
What is your business with him?" was
the next interrogatory.
Me bizness wild him is no biZness or
yours But hist, an I'll tell yez. want
to borrow a quarter from him to buy a
half pint of grog. I'm celebratin' tn dis
truction entoirely of OF Ce-ver-ree-raa,
or whatever you call him, an his old pie
boxes off Santiago be SchIey, meself an
tn other boyes."
After much persuasion this Jackie with
his cargo, was induced TO steer our into
the fresh air
The evening times., 1898-10-25
ORANGES IN PARAGUAY.
So Plentiful That Hogs Are Fatten-
ed on Them.

The State Department has given out
report from United States Consul John n.
Ruffin, at Asunscion. Paraguay. He says:
Oranges are of prolific growth in Para
quay, being found everywhere, many
growing wild. They are cultivated, how
ever, on farms. The seed will bear five
years after being planted. The orange
fiourishes all the year, except in January,
February, and March. A seven-year-old
tree bears about 1000 oranges.
The orange is one of the most general
ly used articles Of food in Paraguay,
forming a staple eatable for the poor,
particularly in the country. Hogs are
fattened on them, and orange fed pork is
very good.
THE expectation commences about the
end of May and lasts till November. The
boats are loaded all along the river, wo-
men with fiat baskets on their heads car
rying them on board. There is no export
duty. Most of the oranges are sent to
Buenos Ayres and Montevideo; during the
season, an average of 100000 oranges are
exported.
THE orange is usually about three
inches in diameter and is very sweet.
There are three classes which might be
mentioned-the ordinary Paraguayan or
ange the mandarin, and the bitter Or
ange. The first / have described and
herewith send few seeds for the purpose
of ascertaining if they will germinate in
southern soil.
THE second (mandarin) is very small
and not as sweet as the first. 1t is more
expensive than the orange, its pungency
making ii popular.
There are not great many mandarin
plants In Paraguay, and the product goes
largely to supply the demand in Buenos
Ayres and points farther south. The sale
of this orange is ready, and the price is
remunerative. 1t seems probable that in
the southern part of Florida, which is in
almost the same latitude north as Para
quay is south, this fruit would flourish.
THE third class is the sour or bitter
orange. from whose skin marmalade is
made. There is also an extract made
from the blossoms. Some Frenchmen are
engaged in this business, which is remu-
nerative.
ALLOW me to state, for the benefit Of
those who contemplate entering this
country for agricultural purposes, that
the best sites would be along the river,
accessible to boats which can carry pro-
duce to the markets of Buenos Ayres and
Montevideo. There appears TO be an op-
portunity for profitable investment in this
line
1.-The government of Paraguay pays
passage of immigrants from Buenos
Ayres to the land on which it is desired
TO settle; furnishes oxen and agricultural
implements, the latter to be paid for in
labor or produce. Some agricultural i'm
plements, however, are loaned free of
charge by officials of the colony. This
point / hope 10 make clear: What the
government furnishes is charged for, ex-
cept the passage from Buenos Ayres. The
land is good and fertile, and recommends
itself TO the favorable consideration of
al
The evening times., 1898-10-25
ATLANTA'S FEACE JUBILEE.
Delegation of Georgians Invite the
President to Attend.

A delegation of prominent Georgians
called on the President this morning to
induce him TO attend a peace jubilee
which is to be held at Atlanta. 1t con-
sisted of w. A Hemphill Judge w. X
Hammond. DR.. r. d. Spalding Frank +
Rice, Col. A. J. West, former Gorvernoi
r. b. Bullock, Joseph Jacobs, Thomas Is
Neal and w. ]. Kincaid.
The party arrived in the city last night
They told Mr.. Mckinley that no date foI
the celebration had been fixed, and ask
ed him for the most convenient day
when he could visit Atlanta. The Pres
ident said that it would be impossible
for him to go South before the middle OF
December. when he would be glad tc
make the trip. The jubilee will accord
ingly be held at about that time.
The delegation has a special car, and
will probably leave for Philadelphia to-
night, where the Georgians will witness
the celebrations there tomorrow and
Thursday.
The evening times., 1898-10-25
Mystery shrouds a Disappearance

Montreal, Quebec, Oct 25.-The disap-
pearance of Dr. Ireland, whose wife says
he was drowned off a wharf week ago,
has been fully explained. People in his
home town do not credit the report OF
the drowning. Mrs. Ireland gives details
about the life insurance which her hus-
band carried. He had two 5000 policies
in the Canada Life, two of 5000 IN the
London and Lancashire, one of $500 in
the Foresters, and assessment policies Of
5000 in both the Home Circle and the
Odd Fellows. Two $500 policies in the
Sun Life have lapsed. All the policies
now in force are payable to his wife.
Most of the policies were taken out with
In two years.
The evening times., 1898-10-25
BROKE INSURANCE LAWS.
| Michigan License of n British Com
pnny Has Been Revoked

Lansing, Mich, Oct. Estate Insur-
ance Commissioner Campbell has revok-
ed the license of the Liverpool, London
and Globe Insurance Company. This ac-
ton was taken after an investigation Of
the charges made by Detroit merchants
and manufacturers that stock fire insur-
ance companies are violating the Michi-
gan anti-compact law. This law applies
only to outside companies
The commissioner processes to have as
certained that the Michigan companies
organized the so-called Michigan inspec-
ton bureau, and that the schedules pre-
pared were used by outside companies
also. Mr.. Campbell says that he has
found that the membership of the Michi-
gan inspection bureau is in reality COM
posed of all except a half dozen or more
of the stock companies doing business in
the State.
The evening times., 1898-10-25
FINANCES OF URUGUAY.
Tobacco Tax Levied in Accordance
With Americas System.


Consul Swain has reported to the State
Department from Montevideo on the fl
nances of Uruguay. He says the public
debt, bonded and floating, amounts to
sl40, 600. The appropriations for
1S9S-s9 are: Legislative power. $S4l III;
presidency, s6461S; ministry of foreign
affairs, s149,0Ss; ministry of government,
2.72165s: ministry of finance 1886. .0iO !;
ministry of interior. sl.127.14O: ministry
OF war and marine, s1.s21. 1858: public debt.
Is. 329 662; railway guarantees 1854 10;
pensions. 81, 7.55S; various. s524, ,67S; to-
tai, SIS. d0S. This makes the per capt.
ia tax sls.A. The republic faithfully
maintains its credit, and has not repudi-
ated a dollar of its debt. Taxes are
levied on exports of animals and animal
products, on land (the latter being very
loW), on notes, checks, etc. Licenses
must be obtained for all kinds of busi-
ness The tobacco tax Is levied under
a system modelled on that of the United
States, save that each cigar has a 2-mill
stamp wrapped about it. Matches (wax)
pay mills on each box of so The city
of Montevideo has bonds outstanding for
s6.ooo,000; it holds as an asset the electric
light works, which yield a good revenue.
The evening times., 1898-10-25
TO WATCH THE INDIANS.
Troops Ordered TO Texas for Garri.
son Duty.

Warned by the recent serious uprising
in Minnesota, the War Department will
take special care to maintain garrisons
Of soldiers at all regular army posts,
where Indian reservations exist, for the
purpose of protecting the white people
and their interests.
An order was issued this morning di-
recting that the Sixth Regiment of reg
ular infantry proceed at once from Fort
Thomas, KY, to Fort Sam Houston. San
Antonio, Texas. The purpose of the
movement is TO establish a garrison at
that point in place of the First Texas
Volunteers, which regiment is being mus
tered out of the service. Fort Sam Hous-
ton is an important Indian post.