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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
JAS. p. HAMILTON.

course, with high scholarship. The
great desire of Seeing" Europe was
then made possible by his knowledge
Of the plano He went across the ocean
and began his long trip, earning his
money by tuning pianos, the acute
ness Of his hearing making him per-
fectly adapted for this work. In Ger
many and France he studied the Lam
guages of the people until he could
talk them nuently. He often said that
the old world was q revelation to him
and worth years Of study In college.
The people were all kind to the young
blind man and he gained q store OF
information such as few tourists OBJ
tain.
After his return he entered Albion
college, and then, finishing his course,
entered the University Of Michigan at
Ann Arbor, where he astounded every
body with his power Of learning and
the use to which 1t was all put.
In 1895 he married a bright, intelll-
gent young woman, and the happy
couple left soon for study in Italy and
Greece. His reception there was re-
markable, especially In Greece, where
the blind are expected to beg for a.
living. Nothing more than this was
imagined Of Mr.. Hamilton, but, on the
contrary, he was a worker and needed
no donations. He soon became the
subject Of extensive articles In the va
Tious Grecian papers and large crowds
focked around him wherever he went.
80 that soon the attention of the mo-
bility was attracted.
After being the lion Of the hour at
dinner parties among the most noble
families Of Greece, he received an in
vitation from the queen to appear be-
fore her highness. He was received
with all the courtesy and honor which
could be used without entering upon
pompous ceremony, and when he de-
parted she gave the young man her
photograph
Mr.. Hamilton Is not only scholar,
q lecturer and plano tuner combined,
but musician Of exceptional merit,
having medals and testimonials from
the leading conservatories Of America
and the old world. His execution on
the piano is marvelously sweet and pa
thetic In its shading and expression.
He has the usual wonderful power
Of memory which often, II not always,
characterlzes the blind, and he Is able,
to give the entire lecture Of any man
from notes taken during the delivery,
provided the lecture 10 not over an
hour in length. When writing he uses
the Brazil system of perforating the
paper, so that 1t is read on the reverse
side, and he writes from seventy to
eighty words minute.
A surprising feature Of his life is the
fact that he holds seven medals for
wrestling as-catch-can and has
never been beaten unless he wandered
out OF his class. He won the cham
pionship medal and honors at the in
tercollegiate meet when 1t was held at
Ypsilantl. Mr.. Hamilton is ambitious.
active and never content at Deing idle:
He has prepared a lecture, What a
Blind Man Saw in Europe" and 1t Is
unique, interesting and bright, having
been delivered many times, When the
new school for the blind is completed.
in Greece Mr.. Hamilton is to have the,
same In charge, at the request of her
majesty the queen of Greece.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
IN VARIOUS PLACES.

An original form OF advertisement
comes from Russia, whore shopkeeper
posted up the following announcement;
"The reason why have hitherto been
able to sell my good0 80 much cheaper
than anybody else Is that I am a
bachelor and do not need to make a
profit for the maintenance OF wife
and children, II is now my duty to
Inform the public that this advantage
will shortly be withdrawn from them,
as am about to be married, They
will, therefore, do well to make their
purchases at once at the old rate" The
result was that there was such run
on the shop that In the course OF a
few days this shopkeeper had made
enough money to pay the expenses OF
his wedding on very lavish scale.
At Kroonstad in the Orange Free
State It Is the custom to send a native
handbell-ringer around the village to
announce what entertainments are to
take place. The KafIir boys are net
especially proficient In English and
usually their remarks are confined to q
repetition of the word Good" Re-
Gently q famous English concert hall
singer was billed to appear there and
the native met her on the street and
did not recognize her from her por-
traits. He wildly endeavored to make
her attend her own performance. He
was asked; docs she slng2 Does she
dancer Is she married? Are you a
bally idiot?' and 80 on, to all OF when
he grlnned sweetly and answered
Good" At last he trotted away ring
ing his bell vigorously with the air OF
having done his whole duty.
Much interest has been aroused
among numlsmatlsts by news Just re-
ceived from Rhodesia respecting the
discovery OF ancient Venetian coins in
proximity to one Of the Mashonaland
rivers. The coins In question have IN
the meantime been sent down to Natal
and submitted to expert scrutiny at
Pietermarltzburg, with the result that
casts OF the originals are to be sent on
to London. The coins have been de-
cIared to be medals struck at Venice
between 1870 and 1877 A. D. On one
side is q figure OF st. Mark, with the
inscription: "This dukedom be Thine,
o Christ, and the glver be Thine"
while on the reverse are three figures,
two in a kneelIng position, the other
upright, with halo, on which the In
scriptlon is "The Doge Alloys Moceni-
20. first magistrate of Venice"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
AN OLD-TIM Err.

This well-preserved old house was
built in 1893, as the stone In the gable
end testifes. 1t occupies the grounu
adjoining that on which stood the
house always known as "The Old John
son House." which was built in 1898
1T was a plain, one-story, modest look
ing stone dwelling, with curb roof en-
closing the garnet. During the battle
Of Germantown, two cannons were
placed directly In front Of 1t, In order
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
BLACK Rain In ireland.

A few weeks ago, In the Mullingar
district of Ireland, there fell what
seemed like q shower Of black rain
80 black, indeed, that 1t obscured the
sky and sent fowls to roost. The fall
Iextended over an area Of some miles.
While the rain continued lights were
Iobliged to be lighted, birds roasted,
and, as is often the case, many people
Imagined that the last day had come.
According to meteorological, the cause
of this singular shower was only SCOT.
Although 1t fell In a district far re-
moved from the large manufacturing
towns, 1t was explained that during the
previous week there had been strong
winds blowing from the northeast, and
these winds, collecting the SCOT from
the manufacturing towns OF the north,
had carried It at a high altitude In q
lsouthwesterly direction, When the
soot-laden air met moist wind from
the southwest the latter parted with
its moisture and the former with Its
Isoot-hence the shower Of black rain.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
TREES IN NEW ZEALAND.
The KAurl, n Pine, Grows to an Enor.
mous Height.

The Kaurl, Pine, Grows to an Enor'
nous Height
From the Chautauquan: The kauri
40 the monarch of the New Zealand
forest, an indigenous pine, growing to
enormous height, frequently eighty
feet, before It sends out Dough, while
its average diameter is from eight to
mine feet. It is said to be 800 years In
Feaching maturity. There Is no under
brush In n kaurl forest, the prince OF
trees permitting no rival within It's
domain. The totara Is another species
OF pine, which, however, has none or the
characteristics Of the coniierae Of other
countries, either In habit or In appear
ance. The most singular Of all ia the
rata, q peculiar tree with somewhat the
nature Of a parasite. II II springs up
near a rlmu pine 1t winds about 1t like
q huge vine, its tightening coils grad
ualIy crushing the life out OF the I'M
fortunate pine. When It reaches the
top 1t sends out branches and stands
a hollow shell, Its coils knit closely to-
gether by a dense network Of flbres,
which appear in the last stage OF its
growth. 1t has like affinity for its
own species and q second rata spring
Ing up beside one Of earlier growth
will absorb and destroy It as 1t de-
stroys the rimu. II, however, neither
rimu nor rata is within reach, 1t grows
up respectable and well-behaVed tree,
attaining a height Of from fifty to six
ity feet and is used for masts In ship
building.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
RAMS HORNS.

Little boats are seldom stranded.
Don't shear n goat to get fine wool.
Investigation Is a cure for prejudice.
Every blessing brings IN obligation.
Hoart-worship will mean hand-work.
Friendship is n mortgage on prln-
ciple.
The real N, G. man is the No God
man.
Seed sowing is more profitable than
tare pulling.
Hypocrisy will be below par In the
day OF Judgment.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
sd roo GOOD TO BE FREE! But send CSC and we will
wv mail you trial treatment OF IS Drops"
ffeS9 Cured Nervous Prostitution, Rheumatism,
Catarh and Stomach Trouble.
~, MOTHER AND 3 DAUGHTERS CURED DY "5DROPS"

Rheumatic Co, Chicago, July 25 9S
think DROPS lathe best the world has done me m goo
up bed don't know what the
matter
hardly aoest bed Asst benefited much
terribly
weighed
sho
again think it'll
splendid. MRS M A. FAITHFULLY Solppan SoL
Dunbar NSbl also writes under date Jny ~ u.s. that he
TROUBLE and one y ago
person don't to be without DROPS SDRoPs has the
medicine the case
thanks
ceved at rhnnds SARGENT"
reading
n6 DROPS . &
Eah Croup La Grippe Malaria Creeping
npn and dose Large bottle 600 de 81 co. prepaid
0KVHW bottles $3.50 Sold
agents TBRHlToRYs WHITE TODAY
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE i67 ST., Chicago Ill.,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

A millionaire confessed tho secret OF
his success In two words--hard work..
He put In tho best part OF his life gain
Ing dollars and losing health, and now
no was putting In the other half spend
Ing dollars TO get II back, Moth
ing equals Ilostotter's Stomach Bitters
for restoring health. II gets ut tho
starting point--the Rtomach-and cures
dyspepsia and indigestion.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
FEW WOES FOR HIM.
THE sinHTLRss SCHOLAR SEES
ALL THINGS.
HhishisAn's Great Mind Man, james r.
MamiitoB, Scholar, Musician and Attn
istsI Now LsoturinE--Me Is Never
Contsnted at nolnR Idlo
(Battle Creek, Mich, Letter,)

I'M ChIcoT VI JhlhVb
Perrin Hamilton OF
thia city, the blind
graduate Of the
University OF Mich
igan, is scarcely
less than remarka-
BILE. His eyesight
having been totally
destroyed while he
was yet a child, the
brave boy deter
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

II all troubleshave gone. Mymonthly
sickness used TO be 80 painful, but have
not had the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. / cannot praise your
Vegetable Compound too much. My
husband and friends see such change
In me. l look so much better and have
some color in my face"
Mrs. Pinlsham invites women who aro
III to write TO her at Lynn, Mass, for
advice, which Is freely offered.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
Read tho Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better II you will get In the habit Of
reading the advertisements they will
afford most interesting study and
some excellent bargains, Our adver-
tisers are reliable, and send what they
advertise.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Our respect for old age depends u
great deal on whether II DO applied TO
men and women or boarding house
poultry.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Solomon was the wisest man In his
day, but then, of course, that was long
before your time. .tl4 aN
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
Can Hold His Own.

aren't you sorry for that man Miss
Rabbit is going to marry? She's such
q talker." Sorry for him? Land, mol
He's q barber"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

A man who Is married 10 handsome
woman with disagreeablo temper
says she 10 thing of beauty and Jaw
forever.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

When people take their own time
they generally take other peoples
time, too.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

TO be interesting to o woman q man
must profess TO believe, not what she
does believe, but what she would like
IA
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Lota Of men who make witty re-
marks are too dense TO realize the
fact. I0
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Probably Jobs wife never thought
abe could play whist
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Tho cheapest vase on the mantle
never gets knocked of.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

When woman wants TO improve a
mans opinion OF her she always fat
ters him.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

The revolts Of intelligence are more
dangerous than the insurectiona OF ig-
norance.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

There Is room at the top but there is
shade and rest at the bottom.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

No woman can suffer much unless
she has loved, and no man can love
much unless he has suffered.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

The voice Of tho man popping the
question has the true engagement
ring,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Laughter 10 like playing cornet-
much prettier to listen TO than to look
ut.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Borrowed money causes great deal
OF nearsightedneRs.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

When man has nothing TO do he
always attends TO II personally.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

IL ia said that the Whisper Of a beauti-
full woman can be heard further than
the londeat yell Of duty.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

II Is fortunate for the people that
few doctors are gossips.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

II lisa funny thing that woman can
never cry standing up.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

A bare cupboard always furnishes
food for thought,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

The ambitious man doesn't worry
very much about his gray brain mat
ter
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Either q girl Is In love or else man
looks funny when he proposeA
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
confsnnIon OF = millionaire.

Some women are jealous OF IN echo
because It always gets the last word.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

In the game OF life, when Love deals,
heart Is trumpi when Death deals, II
Ia spades.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

The man who wounds with n word
Ia unually too cowardly to strike q
blow.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Genius may DO swifter than persever-
once, but the latter wins In the long
run.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

mTD. WinnIow'h SOOTHING Syrup
For children tVethna aoflona the gums reduces innAm
htiOn allayH pain cures wind colo 80 eenta bottle
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

Men need higher moral courage more
than they do higher foreheads.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01
COULD NOT SLEEP.
Mrs. Pinlrham Relieved Her Of All
mr. Her Troubles.

Mrs. MADdr BABcocK, 17o Second
st., Grand Rapids, Mich, had ovarian
trouble with Ats attendant aches
and pains, now she Is we'll, Here
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-12-01

so had ovarian
trouble. Through
the advice OF n
friend l began
the use OF Lydia 10.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
md ainca taltin0
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
ARMING THE CUBANS.

The Steamer Gussie Leaves Tampa With
Reinforcements For Insurgents
TAMpA.-The steamer Gussie, one of
the Mallory line of boats, chartered by
the government for use as a transport
sailed from Tampa for Cuba Tuesday
morning loaded with arms, ammuni-
ton and supplies furnished by the
United States government for the use
of the Cuban insurgents. A company
of one hundred United States troops
from the First regiment infantry ac-
companied the expedition and will aid
in guarding the landing of the valuable
cargo on the coast of Cuba, and will,
if necessary, penetrate the interior far
enough to place the supplies in the
hands of the insurgents. The expedi-
ton is in charge of Colonel Dolst.
The Gussie has on board between
5000 and 1000 Springfield rifles,
about 200, 900 rounds of ammunition
and several hundred boxes of provis-
ions, consisting principally of canned
meats md hard tack.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
cnrlous Eiorida Crabs.

Haunting the rookeries Of the birds
in the southern part of the peninsula
is a large blue crab. He makes hole
In the ground, usually under log, and
when he hears noise elevates his head
end protrudes his eyes with startling
effect. He Is able to take care OF him.
self. for his pincers are powerful ana
his shell is hard. He is often as large
as saucer.
There is a perpetual war between
him and the birds. He wanders among
the nests at night and appropriates the
bits of fish left by the nestlings and the
Young themselves, IL he can find a
mother off her guard. But he has to
be sly or he is killed by the stroke OF
bayonet bill and eaten In his turn.
When the plume hunters have driven
off or destroyed the parents OF a rock
cry. these crabs swarm out and devour
the orphan young in short order. But
while the mothers are allowed to 90
their duty the crabs are Ideal scaven-
gers and devour the refuse as well as
the Insects that infest the bird cities.
Their bright colors, like those Of the
tiger, make them less dangerous than
their appetites would otherwise be.
There Is a little purple crab along the
coast of Southern Florida which seems
to feed almost entirely upon the fruit
of the catcus. This 1t so much resem-
bles that you are suddenly surprised to
see one of the succulent little balls
move away from your fingers before
you are aware that 1t is alive. Step
back and the crab will resume it's place
and seem to be as curious about you
as you are about him.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
Nelson's wonderful Feat.

Writers of historical "reminiscences
nave to be masters of a certain amount
of accurate information about their
heroes If they wish to avoid mistakes.
If they are not, they are sure to get
things mixed"
Not long since a reviewer in the Lon
don Times, writing Of book named
Rowing Commissions" related on his
own account the following episode Of
Nelson, the great admiral:
while in chase of Villeneuve's
French feet he was informed Of the
enemy heaving in sight, at which in
formation Nelson evinced the highest
satisfaction, and gleefully rubbed his
hands,"
AS correspondent of the Times
points out, this incident occurred in
1905. Nelson lost his right arm in the
attack on Santa Cruz, Tenerlffe, in
l797-eight years prior to his pursuit of
Villeneuves feet. 1t would have been,
therefore, a difficult matter for him to
rub his hands" in 1905.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
Train on A. G. :. Held Up.

Alabama Great Southern passenger
train No. 3, southbound, was held up
by five masked men, one mile south of
Cuba, Saturday night. The robbers
boarded the train at Cuba, and as soon
as a start was made they climbed over
the tender and covered the engineer
and firemen with pistols, ordering them
to stop at the tank, where the robbers
compelled the engineer and fireman to
accompany them to the express car.
Admittance was demanded, but Mes
senger Nicklin stood them off until he
could hide all the paper money in his
safe in the stove pipe. He then opened
the door and three of the robbers en-
tered, leaving two to guard the engi-
neer and fireman. They secured sew
eral bags of silver. The officials of
the company claim only $500 was taken.
No attempt was made to modest the
passengers, and as soon as the booty
was secured the robbers made off.
A posse of officers from Meridian
left Immediately for the scene OF the
hold-up with bloodhounds.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
FITTING TRIBUTE TO DEWEY.
Senate and House Pass Bill Creatins
Rear Admiralship for Manila Hero.

Senate and House Pass Bill Crestins
Rear Admiralship for Manila Hero.
Fitting tribute was paid by the SEN
ate Monday to Commodore Dewey for
the magnificent victory he achieved in
the battle of Manila bay. A message
from the president was received recon-
mending that a vote of thanks be ex-
tended by congress to Commodore
Dewey and the gallant officers and men
of his command. Without word OF
debate and without dissenting voice
tho senate agreed to the resolution to
carry into effect the recommendation.
A bill was presented increasing the
number of rear admirals in the navy
from six to seven in order that the
president might nominate Commodore
Dewey to the highest position in the
navy within his gift and that, too, was
passed without dissent. In addition
joint resolution was unanimously
agreed to directing the secretary OF the
navy to present to Commodore Dewey
sword of honor and to have struck,
in commemoration of the battle of Ma
Mia, a bronze medal for each of the
officers and men who participated in
the gallant fight. The resolution APP
propriates $4,000 to enable the secre-
tary to carry its provisions into effect.
BY a unanimous vote the house also
passed the bill creating an additional
admiralship for the hero of Manila.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
A SPECIAL COMMISSION
II Recommended by Dewey to Govern this
Philippine Islands.

II Recommended by Dewey to Govern this
Philippine Islands.
A dispatch to the New York World
from Hong Kong says:
Dispatches signed by Commodore
Dewey have just been sent to Wash
ington recommending that the surren-
der of Manila be demanded and that
provisional government for the Philip
pines be established pending the settle
ment of the war with Spain. His pro-
posal is for commission to take charge
of the government. He suggests that
he be named as one of the commission
ers. The government would be con-
tinued npon much the same lines as
exists now. He asks that sufficient
troops be sent him, in the event that
his plan is adopted, to maintain order.
Some such solution, it appears, must
be found Immediately. Food supplies
in Manila have run short. 1t is esti-
mated that the town has only enough
to last two weeks. Commodore Deweys
feet has completely invested the city
by water and the insurgents control all
the land approaches. 1t is impossible
for inhabitants to add to supply of food
without consent of the American COM
modore. He is in absolute control.
The forts at Manila are not strong
enough to cope with his guns. The
feet would have no trouble in razing
the city's defenses and in utterly de-
stroying the residences and business
quarters. Not only the governor-gen-
eral, but the people as well, realize
that if Dewey demands surrender he
can back up his demands with shot
and shell sufficient to wipe out the city.
If the demand is made upon the gov
ernor- general, the people will rise up
and demand that the surrender be
made.