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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
kOc, the Brazilian Plrate.

Mr.. Frank Il. Stockton is writing
"The Buccaneers of Our Coast" for
st. Nicholas. Mr. Stockton describes
the career of famous character on
the Spanish Main.
This famous buccaneer was called
Roc, because he had to have name,
and his own was unknown or sup
pressed, and ''the Brazilian" =" because
he was born in Brazil-though his
parents were Dutch.
Unlike most of his fellow -practi-
TONERS, he did not gradually become a
pirate. From his early youth he
never had an intention of being any
thing else. AS soon as he grew to be
man, he became one of the buc-
cancers, and at the first opportunity
he joined pirate crew and had made
but few voyages when it was per-
ceived by his companions that he was
destined to become most remarkable
sea-robber. He was put in command
of a ship, and in very short time
after he had set out on his first indie
pendent cruise he fell in with
Spanish ship loaded with silver bull
lion. Having captured this he sailed
with his prize to Jamaica, which was
one of the great resorts of the English
buccaneers. There his success de-
lighted the community, and soon he
was generally acknowledged as the
head pirate of the West Indies
AS for Esquemeling, he simply rev.
ele1 in the deeds of the great Brazi-
Ian desperate. If he had been
writing the life and times of Alexander
| the Great, Julius Caesar or Mr.. Glad
stone, he could not have been more
enthusiastic in his praises. And as in
''The Arabian Nights the roc is des-
cribed as the greatest of birds, so, in
the eyes of the buccaneer biographer,
this Roc was the greatest of pirates.
The renowned pirate from Brazil
must have been terrible fellow to
look at. He was strong and brawny,
his face was short and very wide, With
high cheek bones, and his counten
ance probably resembled that of pug
dog. 1t was his custom in the day
time to walk about carrying drawn
cutlass resting easily upon his arm,
edge up. very much as a fine gentle
man carries his high silk hat.
He was a man who insisted upon
being obeyed instantly. But although
he was so strict and exacting during
the business sessions of his piratical
yearly which | mean when he was
cruising around after prizes-he was
very much more disagreeable. when he
was taking vacation. On his return
to Jamaica from one of his expeditions
it was his habit to give himself some
relaxation after the hardships and
dangers through which he had passed
and on such occasions, with his cut
lass waving high in the air, he would
often rush into the street, and take
whack at every one whom he met.
AS far as was possible the citizens
allowed him to have the street to him.
self and it was not at all likely that
his visits to Jamaica were looked for.
ward to with any eager anticipation.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
BULL AGAINST TIGER.
A Combat in Which the Latter Came on
Second Best.


Second Best.
In the Spanish capital few days
ago, beforesone thousand three hun
dred well-pleased spectators, there
was a combat between a royal Bengal
tiger and an Andalusian fighting bull,
the tiger being full grown animal,
known for it's ferocity. A cage seven
teen yards square by four in height
had been erected in the middle of the
plaza, and the animals were brought
in, the bull being the first to be released
into the inclosure. He Immediately
began to run round and round his
prison, believing and throwing up
sand and gravel with his hoofs. The
instant the tiger entered the cage the
great cat gave roar and bounded on
the bull, avoiding the horns, and fixed
on his tanks and belly with both
teeth and claws.
The bull remained paralSzed for a
few seconds, and then seemed to be
sinking backward to the ground. The
tiger, however, loosened it's grip for
second to take another hold, and in
the brief interval was hurled to earth
by the wild plunges of the bull. Be-
fore the tiger had time to recover, the
bull was on him, and, plunging its
horns in the tough hide, tossed the
tiger into the air. This was repeated
four OF five times, the bull varying
his tactics occasionally by crushing
his adversary against the bars.
When the bull desisted the tiger
lay limp on the ground, and the
crowd, thinking he was dead, cried,
Bravo, toro!' The bull stood stamp
ing for moment in the middle OF the
cage, and then, seeing that the tiger
did not move, approached and smelt
his enemy, who, however, was only
shamming death, and seized the bulls
muzzle in his powerful jaws, so that
the latter could not move.
Eventually, however, the bull was
released, and, after stamping furiously
on the tiger, again caught him on his
horns. This time the tossing, stamp
ing and banging apparently really
ended in the tigers death. The cage
was then opened and the bull rushed
out and back to his stable. For pre-
cautions sake the tigers van was
brought up, and, to the general sur
prise, ne rose to his feet, glanced
round as if afraid the bull was still
there, and then bounded into the van
The tiger was found to have five ribs
broken, besides having number of
wounds from the bulls horns. He is
expected to survive. e.-London Tele-
graph.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
A KlOndiIxe Story.

Jimmy Brennan, ten years old, and
son of Police Officer Brennan of
Seattle, was standing at Yesler Way,
when stranger came along. He
looked like man who had just re-
turned from logging camp.
"Boys," he said, ''where is the
Butler hotel?"
'I'll tell you for quarter, said
one of Jimmy's companions.
'I'll show you where it is or ten
cents" chimed in another.
''Say, I'll do it for five cents" re-
marked third.
''Mister,' said Jimmy, 81 will
point ont the Butler to you for moth
ing"
you're my man." said the rough
looking stranger, and the two went
down Yesler Way together; while
Jimmy's companions stayed behind
to call him chump. Jimmy led the
stranger to the Butler.
s'Come in here" said the man, and
he led the boy into clothing store.
"Give this boy the best suit of clothes
in the house," said the stranger.
Jimmy simply opened his mouth.
Soon he had on fine suit.
"Now give him an overcoat," said
the stranger; and Jimmy's eyes tried
to pop out of their sockets. The clerk
adorned Jimmy with an overcoat.
''Now hat" said the stranger.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
Chinese Nervclessness.

A North China paper says the quality
of ''nervelessness' distinguishes the
Chinaman from the European. The
Chinaman can write all day, work all
day, stand in one position all day,
weave, beat gold, carve ivory, do in
iinitely tedious jobs fol ever and ever,
and discover no more WEAKNESS and
irritation than if he wera machine.
This quality appears in early life.
There are 70 restless, naughty boys
in China. They are all appallingly
good, and will plod away in school
without recesses or recreation of any
kind. The Chinaman can do without
exercise. Sport or play seems to him
so much waste labor. He can sleep
anywhere-amid rafting machinery,
deafening uproar, squalling children,
and qunrreling adults. He can sleep
on the ground, on the floor, on bed,
on chair, or in any position. New
York Ledger.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24

audience description of it then and
there, as it stands upon our platform
to-day. I believe it was an inspira-
ton from heaven OF banner that
should wave triumphant over the
world"
The flag is most symbolic. The
ground is white, representing peace,
purity and innocence; in the upper
corner is blue square, the color of
the unclouded sky, emblematic of
heaven, the home of the Christian, also
a symbol of faith and trust. In the
centre of the blue is the cross, the en-
sign and chosen symbol of Christianity;
the cross is red, typical of Christ's
blood. Every sect of Christ's follow
ers can indorse the flag, and it is
equally applicable to all nations. 1t
stands for no creed or denomination.
Miss Fanny j. Crosby, the Christian
poet, has written the words OF the
hymn and r. Huntington Woodman
the music here reproduced. Neither
the flag, hymn nor music has been
copyrighted aud all are dedicated by
NJ. Overton to the followers of Christ
the world over. .-Brookln Eagle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
a Little Mistake.

"Well, no one can say have not
made good use of my time, said a
large white mushroom to a daisy that
grew in the turf close by.
"You certainly have grown surpris-
ingly FAST said the daisy, thought
fully.
eyes, and I have done it all since
you folded your petals and went to
sleep. daresay, now you are Won
lering where 1 was last night"
no." said the daisy, 81 wasn't; to
tell the truth, I was wondering where
you would be tomorrow night"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
KLoNDIKE sKY-scRaPERs.
Cathedral and Court House at Dawson
City, Metropolis of the Gold Field.

Ca.heuraI anu Court House at Dawson
City, Metropolis of the Gold Field.
These are not very imposing struc-
lures certainly, says the New York
Journal. They could not be called
''sky scrapers," but the citizens of
Dawson City, who have gone to court
fortune in the Klondike, dignity these
tiny houses with the names of cathe-
dral and court house. The Judge
does not bother about strict formali-
ties, but he rules, in this hastily built
little temple OF justice, as carefully
and as justly as if he were holding
court in New York for sensational
murder trial, with leading lights of
the bar present, and being sketched
every hour for the papers.
In the little cathedral nearby there
are no gorgeous appointments resem-
bling Stage setting, no music by
highly paid artists. The little wooden
chairs are not remarkably comforta-
BILE, and the music must be made by
the attendants at service.
Women in that part of the globe
cannot be accused of going to church
to see the style of hat her dearest foe
has just purchased. They all wear
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24

A distinctively Christian flag will
soon be adopted by large number OF
churches throughout the country with
out regard to denomination. Buttons
on which the flag is conspicuously
shown are already being worn. Last
rally day at Brighton Chapel, Coney
Island, q we'll known Christian worker
had been announced to make an ad-
dress. The chapel was we'll filled hnd
when the time for the address had
come the speaker failed to appear.
The superintendent of the school, G.
G. Overton, after apologizing for the
absence of the speaker, was obliged to
take his place. The subject of his talk
was "The American Flag" On the
platform was beautiful flag, the gift
of James II. Perry Post, G.. A. r. Mr.
Overton dwelt upon the principles
for which the flag stood, the devotion
of it's followers, the loyalty, fidelity
and constancy which should be shown
by Christ's followers. The want of
Christian flag impressed Mr.. Overton,
and as he told the writer, 'tthe Chris
tian flag appeared to be floating in the
air as was speaking. and I gave the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
TwoLucky servants.

Two of the luckiest persons in Paris
at the present moment are maid SER
want and a concierge in the Lnxem-
bourge district. Their mistress, q
wealthy lady without children, recently
died, leaving $500, 900 to be divided
between them. They are also to in.
herit two houses, and nobody has as
yet arrived to contest the will. Paris
Letter.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
CARROLL D, WRIGHT.
United States Commissioner of Labor Has
Been Hcnored Abroad.

Carroll D. Wright, United States
Commissioner of Labor, who has just
been honored with membership in the
Institute of France and honorary
membership in the Imperial Russian
Academy OF Sciences, is one of the
foremost statisticians of the world.
Few statisticians, says the Chicago
Times Herald, have been as careful as
he to present bare facts and to present
them as fully as the statistician can.
It was he who originated the now
famous and much misquoted saying,
Figures do not lie, but liars figure. !"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
Theological.

"Ah," he said, as the postman
handed him letter, 'san epistle2'
NO." said his wife, as she opened
the envelope, and tailor's bill flut-
tered to the floor. 'Not an epistle; a
eollect. Boston Traveller.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
Seemed Like Fifty.

"Come up to my house tomorrow
night, said Henpecque, 81 am going
to celebrate my golden wedding"
Golden wedding! Why. man you've
only been married three years.
81 know it, but it seems like fifty,
so everything is all right. Tit Bits.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24
Blue Is Cool; Red. Hot.

I The thermometer seems to fall six
degrees when you walk into blue
room. Yellow is an advancing color;
therefore room fitted up in yellow
Will appear smaller than it is. On the
other hand, blue of certain shade
introduced generously into a room will
give an idea of space. Red makes no
difference in regard to size. Green
make- very little.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24

The number of passengers who used
the railways of this country during
the year ending June 80, 1896, was
GIL, 772, 1877. ...-.---------------
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24

Winter Wind.
o Wind how cruelty you blow!
How can you treat the children SO?
You give such whirls,
And jerk our curls,
And whisk US 'round-poor little girls.
Oh, how you roar and rush and hustle.
Why must you be In such hustle?
In summertime we used to hear
The little zephyrs coming near
Not rude and wild,
But soft and mild,
As gentle as a little child.
We always laughed and laughed. when they
Came whispering to Us in our play.
Now. Wind. I'm wondering If you
We're ever like them?-tell me true.
And did you blow
Long, long ago
As quietly and sweet and low?
Will they be like you when they're old
So rough and cruel, and so cold?
Sydney Dayre, in Youths Companion.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-24

fur hoods. Through dreary snow.
fields the Klondikers plod to offer
prayers for their dear ones at home,
banishment. And tie petitions rise
to the throne on high just as surely as
if they pierced lofty ceilings and
stained-glass windows to reach their
destination.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-29
INTERESTING EXPERIENCE
Of an iowa Lady Who Was Cured of Dys-
pepsia After Suffering for Twenty-Five

Mrs. Sarah A. Skeels, an estimabIe
lady residing at Lynnville, Jasper Co.,
Iowa, was for twenty-five years a suf-
ferer from Dyspepsia, and her COM
plete restoration to health is so remark
able that we present the facts in the
case for the benefit of our readers,
many Of whom have doubtless suffered
in the same manner and will, therefore,
be interested in learning how all stom-
ach troubles may be avoided and cured.
Mrs. Skeels says: I used only one
package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
and 1 received such great and unex-
pected benefit that I wish to express
my sincere gratitude. In fact it has
been six months since took the med1-
cine and l have not had one particle of
distress or difficulty since. And all this
in the face of the fact that the best
doctors 1 consulted told me my case
was incurabie as I had suffered for
twenty-five years. 1 want half dozen
packages to distribute among my
friends here who are very anxious to
try this remedy.
Truly yours,
Mrs. Sarah A. Skeels
The reason why Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets are so successful in curing in
digestion and stomach trouble and the
reason why it never disappoints those
who need it and use it is because moth
ing is claimed for it except what it will
actually perform. 1t is not a cure-all
and no such claims are made for it,
1t Is prepared for the sole purpose Of
curing Dyspepsia and the various forms
of indigestion.
There is scarcely a patent medicine
made but what is claimed to cure dys-
pepsia as well as a hundred other
troubles. When as a matter of fact a
remedy to cure Dyspepsia must be pre-
pared especially for that and nothing
else; and among all the remedies, pat
ent nostrums, bitters, ETC., so exten-
sively advertised you will find that
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the only
one advertised as cure for dyspepsia
and nothing else. The remedy is pre-
pared by the Stuart Co., of Marshall
Mich, and for sale by all druggists
at so cents per package, and if you
suffer from any form Of stomach de-
rangement or indigestion trial will
not disappoint you.
A little book on stomach troubles
mailed free. Address Stuart Co.,
Marshall Mich.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-29
MILL CITY TROOPS READY.
VIII Start for ST. Paul mt $50 This
Morning..

1t is a significant omen that the First
regiment of Minnesota volunteers assemblies
for martial service on the anniversary Of the
gathering of the "Old First Minnesota, -
whose battle cry gave back the rebel yell
in many fierce engagement On April 49,
1861, ten companies of volunteers from every
inhabited portion of the state reported at
Fort Smelling for duty, and on that day they
were inspected by Gov. Ramsey, amid the
waving of flags and the cheering of multi
tude of spectators. 1t seems strange coin
cldence that their sons should respond to l
similar call exactly thirty seven years later.
The programme to be carried out by the
minneapolis companies today is as follows
All members of the five companies will re-
port at the armory building at 6:45, with
haversacks containing cooked rations for one
day. Everything must be in readiness for
departure. AT $50 the volunteers will leave
the armory for the Milwaukee depot, march
ing on Eighth street to Nicollet avenue
along Nicollet and Washington avenues to
the depot. The line of march will be head
ed by Company B. followed in order by Com
pany l.. A special train over the Northern
Pacific road will carry the battalion to st.
Paul.
Last evening was set apart by the loyal
citizens of Minneapolis to say goodbye to the
brave young fellows who have donned the
blue coat, and go out to represent the honor
and bravery of Minnesota. 1t had been ex-
pected that the entire battalion would as
semble at the armory, and that they would
be met by delegation of veterans from the
Union Veteran league. who would give them
a fitting farewell. presenting them with one
of the old flags carried by that regiment in
the late war. The veterans, nearly 100
strong, put in an appearance, with James
Ege at their head the company carrying the
honored flag, but the militia boys did not
come. Owing to the necessity for preparation
they did not assemble at the armory during
the evening, and this part of the programme
had to be dispensed with. The flag will no
doubt be turned over to the departing
battalion at the depot this morning.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-29
PROBATE NOTICE.

.~-~.~.~~~~A<ArN~N~S~.~~~
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAM
sey-ss. Probate Court.
In the matter Of the estate of George H. AL
len. deceased
Letters of administration on the estate of
George H. Allen. deceased, late of the County
of Ramsey, and State of Minnesota, being
granted to Alvaren Allen
1t is ordered, That six months be and the
same is hereby allowed from and after the
date of this order, in which all persons hav-
ing claims or demands against the said de-
ceased are required to file the same in the
Probate Court of said County for examina-
tion and allowance. or be forever barred.
1t is further ordered, That the first Monday
in November, $685. at 10 o'clock a. M, at a
general term of said Probate Court, to be held
at the Court House in the City of ST. Paul
in said County. be and the same hereby is ap-
pointed as the time and place when and where
the said Probate Court will examine and ad-
Just said claims and demands.
And it Is further ordered, That notice of
such hearing be given to all creditors and
persons interested in said estate by forthwith
publishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks in The St Paul
G o b e. daily newspaper printed and pub
lished in said county.
Dated at st. Paul, this 14th day of April
1899.
BY the Court: G. WILLRICH,
O.. 81 Judge of Probate
A. B. Ovitt. Attorney.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-29
AFFAIR AT MATANZAS.
The Spanish Batteries SiIenced In a
Very Few Moments.

Very Few Moments.
KEY WEST, Fla, April 2S.-The
bombardment of the forts Of Matanzas
by the United States cruiser New York,
the flagship or Rear Admiral Samp-
son, the Puritan and the Cincinnati, is
earnestly discussed here, and every in
-cident of the affair is weighed and re-
weighed by army and naval officers.
Ihere Is much curiosity as to the ef-
fect OF the fire upon the enemy, but at
present all information on this point is
lacking.
From The fact that the Spaniards
opened lire on the ships while the lat
ter were making a reconnaissance in
force and when the vessels were near
ly five miles out from the batteries.
leads to the belief that the enemy be-
Heved that all that was necessary to
induce the United States fleet to move
further away was for the batteries to
open fire upon them. But if from for
mer experience they had reached this
conclusion, they found that forbear-
ance had reached the limit, ard they
must have been astonished when the
New York, being the farthest west, but
the nearest in shore, opened fire with
her batteries, and steaming nearer
shore, accompanied by her consorts.
guns that in eighteen minutes eyery
Spanish gun was silenced
The last shot fired that from the
Pur1tan'S tWelVefnch gun, sent a mass
of stones and earth siyty feet in the
air, the debris falling in the rear of
the spot where a Spanish gun had been
but few minutes before. There must
have been many casualties on the
Spanish side, since the rapid fire guns
were used on all the ships, as well as
those of larger caliber.
1t seems to be the general opinion
that the Spaniards had not had heavier
than elght-1nch guns, and that they
had very poor gunners.
Just before the Spanish batteries.
were silenced, one gun on the west side
of the harbor seemed to be getting
the range of the flagship, several shots
striking near the New York and on
both sides Of her. If the purpose of
the reconnaissance and the subsequent
cannonade was to secure an ayailabIe
place for the landing of the United
States troops later, such purpose has
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-04-29
NEW CITY CHARTER.

Notice of Election on the Proposed
Charter for the City of St. Paul,
as Returned to the Mayor March
81, 1898, by the Board of Fifteen
FreehoIders Appointed Pursuant
to the Act of the Legislature of
the State of Minnesota Authorize
ing Cities and Villages to Frame
Their Own Charter.
Office of the City Clerk. Of the City of st.
Paul. Mimi, April Q. A. D. 1898.
To the Qualified Voters
OF the City of st. Paul.
the district court Of the county 20 Of ns RamseV Vl
and State of Minnesota, heretofore pursuant
to an act of the legislature of the State of
city or village in this state to frame its own
charter for Its en- as city consist
board of fifteen freeholders, and the said
board of fifteen freeholders SO appointed has
prepared a draft Of the proposed charter for
posed charter was returned by said board of
freeholders to the chief magistrate of said
city, tow W The nay sId Of said city the
communicated by said mayor to the common
council of the City of st. Paul. and the com.
mon council Of said aid city wi with the approval Of
as the time for holding the election at which
such proposed charter shall be submitted 10
the qualified voters of the City of ST. Paul:
posed charter of the City of St. Paul viii be
submitted to the qualified voters Of the c:1y
of st. Paul. on the 3rd day of May, A. l..
l89S at the election to be held on said doy
for city officers of the City, of ct. Paul
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the corporate seal of the
City of ST. Paul this 9th day of April, 4. d.
1888
(SeaD MATT JENSEN
City Clerk of the City of St. Paul
april II, 2S times. Sundays included until