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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

"Confound the luck!" exclaimed the
new captain general of Cuba; things have
come to a pretty pass.
"Or to "a showdown, rather" facetious-
" replied an officer. But what Is the
trouble now?".
"Why, here am, expected to put down
this Instruction, and | find it utterly inn
possible to gain a single victory without
committing plagiarism
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
DYNAMITED BY INSURGENTS
Passenger Train Near CaraSuya,
Cuba. Was Shaken Up.

Havana. Feb 1.-THE insurgents have
dynamited Il passenger train near Cara
guya. partly destroying the engine and
derailing the ears. The detachment Of
Spanish cavalry has been engaged with
an insurgent force under Colonel Iazo
at the Aguyo plantation, Havana prov
ince The Spanish reports of the affairs
says the insurgents were captured and
that the Spaniards had seven men
woundfd
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 30. The Fair
view tunnel through the mountains at
Johnson's canyon, near Williams, Ariz',
is again on fire. and the officials OF the
Santa Fe fear that they may be compelled
to abandon the tunnel. as they are at
loss to devise means to eXtinguish the
fla mos.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
Attorney General Disbarred.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 29.-Attorney
General Hendricks has been disbaTed
from practicing in the circuit court OF
Franklin county. The order was due to
an insufficient response to a rule issued
against Hendricks requiring him to pay
into the court the sum of $1,000 collected
by him for the state during his term as
attorney general
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

There has just been placed in the special
libraries floor of the Boston public Ii
bra1y a large oak cabinet. made TO hol6
10000 mounted photographs and half
tone prints of the worlds best examples
of architecture, sculpture, painting and
decorative designs.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

The Avondale cotton mills in Birming--
ham, Ala. are rapidly nearing compile
ton and will be in operation within
couple of months. The mills will cost
about 100000 and when finished will be
the fourth largest plant of its kind in
the south.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

On stone of the temple of "Win9less
Victory" on the Acropolis at Athens, an
inscription has been found stating that
the monument was built by Kallicrates,
who was one of the architects of the Par
thenon. This fixes its date at about $50
wears before Christ.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
seattle Lnborer Hanged Himself.

Seattle. Jan % f. Beck, laborer
committed suicide yesterday by hanging
himself to o bed post. Dependency is
assigned as the cause. Beck came here
a few DAYS ago from California.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
v.nexu,e,a short in Payment.

London, Jan 3l.-The council OF foreign
bondholders announced that 1t mas Deeh
unable to obtain the installment due Jan.
uary &c by Venezuela for the service OF
the external debt of 1881.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

There are in Tokyo 10 iron bridges and
II stone bridges Besides these there are
about 90 wooden bridges, each measuring
upward of 10 ken. Those that are OF
smaller length are too numerous to be
counted.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Reports from various
towns in Michigan, Wisconsin and In
diana tell of severe billiards. The wind
is blowing a gale and huge snow drifts
are being piled on the highways.
All trains are more or less delayed. \
report from Marquette, Mich, states the
storm on the lake is fearful.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

as much from tn storm as the towns far
up the state The east end of the island
has been blockaded by the drifting snow
Tn long Island railroad was completely
closed today. Snow plows driven by five
OF the most powerful engines of the road
are now battling with the drifts on the
easter section of the road, which may be
clear tomorrow.
Men Driven or by an Ice FIoe.
St Johns, n F., Feb. PA blizzard
ragged here yesterday. A large number of
men have been driven off by an ice foe
in Trinity bay and il is feared there viii
be a repetition of the disaster of seven
years ago, when 40 persisted. The Their
mometer shows 20 degrees below zero and
the cold is so terrible that some loss Of
life may result. The government is dis
patching a rescue steamer to the endan-
gered men.
An unidentified steamer believed to be
the Jamaica, Captain Peterson, from New
York January 25, for st. Johns, with a
general cargo, is visible in an ice foe off
Ferryland, 80 miles south of this port
/
feared that she has been seriously injured.
Houses Buried at WnterviIIe.
Wateryille, Me, Feb. Small houses
have been buried by 20-foot drifts OF
snow. The Lockwood cotton mills have
closed, the operators being unable to
reach the factory. There has not been
train over the Maine Central railroad for
"a hours.
Business PnrnlSzed at Lawrence.
Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 1.-The storm
has paralyzed business and traffic. Street
ear lines are tied up and communication
with other towns almost suspended. All
the mills are seriously affected by the
storm Many Of the operatives are out
and some OF the mills are not running at
all.
In New Brunswick.
St Johns, n. B., Feb. 2.-l'he most Sc
we're snowstormb in at least 10 years set
in yesterday morning and lasted through
out the day shutting out communication
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

Boston Bride (tearfully) And the hon
eymoon scarcely over! TO think that he
should speak to me like that!
The COMMUNICATIVE did he say, dear?
Boston Bride-He said | was unreason-
able!
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

We women miss life only when we have
never met the man to reverence.
An effort has been made IN Scotland to
check the sale of American beef
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
RUSSIA 70 HAVE A SLICE.
PORT ARTHUR FULL OF TROOPS
Russians Are Also tn lie Mt the Head
There Is CONSERVATION in ia
pan over the Latest Phase of the
situation.

London, Jan. 3l,-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Shanghai says that Il
secrer dispatch has been issued by the
Tsung Ii Yamen to certain high officials,
informing them that Russia warned
China that if Kiao Chau were granted to
Germany, Russia would demand either
Talien Wan or Port Arthur.
According to the same dispatch. it is
asserted at Shanghai on good authority
that China consents to have Russians at
the head of her customs and railways
At the present moment, says the Daily
Mails correspondents there are 10000
Russian troops in fallen Wan and Port
Arthur. Russian agents have been sent
to Tien Tsin tthe port of Pekin) and to
Japan TO purchase coal and food, 5000
bags Of which have been bought at Tien
Tsn,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

There is nothing that the body suffers
that the soul may not profit by.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
Russfnn Troops to sail.

London, Jan. 3l.-The Odessa CORE
spondcnt of the Times says volunteer
fleet will convey in the quickest time
practicable over 10000 Russians to the
far east. The first cruiser, with 2000 men,
will leave within a few days.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
In New Brunswick.

st. Johns, n. B., Feb. 2.--1he most Sc
we're snowstonmb in at least 10 years set
in yesterday morning and lasted through
out the day, shutting out communication
IN all dirnnt ions
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
Comment at Pekin.

---11ln, Jan. 3l.--The German admiralty
has taken matters locally for the redress
of the killing of the German sentry at
l\iao Chal., but serious results are not an
ticipated.
Eneland's withdrawal as to Port Ar
thur and her ceasing to exert herself as
to The opening of Talien Wan are regard
ed Is incredible and suicidal to British in
tnrnsts and nrestinn
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
Consideration in Japan.

London, Jan. 3l.-Thc Daily Mail this
morning says that il learns from source
"hthcrto accurate that China is in
clincd to make the best possible bargain
with Russia, whose diplomacy appears to
have triumphed at Pekin, England resolv-
ing Lot to force a conflict by further OPP
posing Russia's claim at Port Arthur, and
in the Lac Tung peninsula.
Japan, says the Daily Nails authority,
has been thrown into state of consterna-
ton y the British backdown and has
adopted more friendly attitude toward
Russia.
This statement, however, the Daily Mail
admits, lis incredible and probably a
bluif, with Il view of forcing England to
take decided steps,
The Daily Mail counsels its readers not
To he alarmed
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05

Berlin Jan. Newspaper comment
here as to the test of England's "inglori
Gus retreat" as indicated by the am
nouncement of the Berlner Tapeblatt,
that Russia and England have arrived at
an agreement whereby England has con
scented to drop her demand fm, the open
ing of Talien Wan as free port and Rus
control of the Chinese sea coast ports
The North German Gazette publishes n
foreign official announcement that all APP
plications to settle or open business at
Kiao Chau are premature, the regulations
regarding the news here being incomplete.
! The National Gazette learns that Tur-
key mas given Russia permission to send
/ the Black sea fleet through the Oarda-
nellc5.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-05
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ABROAD
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troops ia
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he neigh
but until
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and he
shortage
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directed
read.judi,
claim of
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27
One on tho Bishop,

The Baltimore News says that not lonf
ago an Episcopal bishop was guest at I
dinner party In Baltimore. BY the way
said one Of the guests. . woman, do yor
know that there are times when it is dar
gerous to enter an Episcopal church?
What is that, madame? said The bishop
with grest dignity, Strengthening himself
up 10 his chair.
lssy, there are times when il is positive
ly dangerous to enter the church, she re
piled.
That cannot be, said the bishop. pray
explain, msdameP
Why, ssid she. it ie when there is Q
canon 10 the reading desk, big gun in
the pulpit. when the bishop is charging
bis clergy, the choir is m urdering the an
them and the organist is trying to drown
the choir.
A hearty laugh went the round OF the
table st the bishops expense. and be &C
knowledged that at such q time he could
we'll Imagine II dissgreesble, st least, il
not dangerous. to be present.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27
4 job. on the T..m MISTER.

Aeooi story is told OF one OF General
Sherman's Nj, souri tesmsters. He bsd
Just joiped the service, . raw recrui'. and
was sssigued the task OF driving . siI
On ule team. When the army hsited for
the fret night. he sss wssriiy unhssDes.
ing bis team.
Hello there. said the vsg Of The con
pspy 10 passing. Whist do you mesn BY
tskipg care Of those mules yourssifi
Why don't you hsye the hos,ier do ~
Why, thought every mao bad to take
care Of tie own team, ssid the besiIdsnd
tesmstsr.
You bel be doesL. We've got . ho. [
Ter for tbst There's bis tett right over
there. He's lazy. contrary old euss. snd
be msy not wsnt TO do IL. bot you svssr
=, him aud bell move oa st double qaiek.
The Miaourisn strobe over 10 the iest
indiestsd. whieb hsppened 70 be Gs1srsi
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27
tsst liis Reward,

just ~ Id shut the gates one day. said
quad on the elevated. a msn came run
ming down the sisle OF one OF The cars
wanting 10 get OF
LIST me of. be sail Tso minutes IL
importsnt 10 me.
The train had only iast started. the
man looked - though be meant what bo
said. and l SWING the gate back aud LET
him of. As he stepped on to the pl.t
form he turned aud looked At the number
on my cap. ! conld see that he'd got IL
and he said 10 me:
Iwont forget youi
Well ! never saw or heard anything
more Of him for two years. aud then one
day he walked into tho oar knew him
as soon IS ! saw him. aud il seems that he
remembered mo, When he came along
TO the door st the station whore he was
going TO get Of. hr sid TO me.
Aren't you the man that lot me oil
train onoe about two years ssop
And ! said yes | WAS. and with that be
handed me cigar.
! lighted II mp that night after Ia got
home, but II Was so bad ! conldn't smoke
it, and ! bad 10 throw 1t away,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27

He bad an interesiins vsy OF handbag
about pieces OF bread with those usein
member, and thought nothing OF iskins
up spoons aud forks by the wrong end
When he vas told that . spoon mus, b,
used Tor helping TO lamp sugar. be "a,
much hart; but presently with great pride
displayed an old pair OF purple gloves,
dirty aud nAvel-stsined. which be- ielt.
must CON mple,ely alter the case.
Another old Persian servant always In
'i'ied on putting the sugu into the eups
with bis Gosers. ignoring the louss,
which always lay unused by the bowl.
His master demonstrated. spd neIt time
when there wS occssion tor sugar, he
crooked bis fingers like plneers sud ihus
lsboriously picked up the lump, saying in
trinmph:
You wan, me TO use iongs. snd so dol
Perhaps = servants chsrscteris,ics come
out most Prominently In travelling. Then.
encounteripg unexpected difficulties. one
has a chance 10 see how clever or how
stupid be can prove himself. II vss 10
ireshins TO see Hsshim laying .he cloth on
y windy day, He would spread Il care
fully, and then 90 of TO get . stone TO
pieven, its being blown away.
Ga hia return, il would be dying scross
the de ert, and be would have . chase TO
capture IL, then be would fold IL sgsin,
with the stone At one corner. and leave il
while he hunted for further stones. Be
lore he go. back, II would be "a again on
its travels. but be never tired Of pursuit
Then when IL was really secured. II WAS
. trial to ones patience TO see him lay
plates ard dishes on II. altering their
position again and ssain TO suit bis iasti
iious taste. Oae evening. he spent ten
minutes, by actual count, 10 settling the
places OF four bottles. and d last gave
them perilous standing loom on the ex
irene edge OF rickety camp.tsble.
He rever conld help taking part In the
and when he did anything
particularly stupid, such as upsetting the
ct fle,-pot or overturning = dish on the
able-clotb, he always regarded the mis-
zap as . capital joke. So intense was his
OF IT, that II wss hard not TO
mile when he looked around for sp
,lsuse,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27
His Return,

Intent on surprising her, the youpl
man entered the parlor unannounced.
There was little shrek, and she cam
forward ont OF the semidsrkness to gree
lin.
Well, Msadf
Well, (lsrenoti
have come bsck. you see.
see you have.
Wellp
IL was hardly expecting you.
Aud hardly expected such . weloom,
ss this.
Why. you-you took me by surprisei
Didn't you know our regiment Was or
the way backp
knew, OF course, that that II had
started, but
Don't you read the pspers9
Why. OF course, l.
II was published in all Of them that We
were about to leave Montsuk Point. We
left there two days ego. Every move
ment Of tho regiment bss been reported ia
the papers.
/ have been 80 busy, you see.
So busy you didn't know the regiment
had resched town and bad grand re
oeptionp
Seems TO me ! did hear something
about
What's the mstter with you. Msudf
Why - h'm-nothing. Clarence.
Is this the same girl that was so TORY to
see me go swsy2
She couehed loudly.
The same girl that kissed -
She coughed again.
You know, CIarerce. she ssid hastily.
that when you went away you said You
expected II wooid be years before yon
csme back, and -
Aud you are sorry the war has ended so
soon2 Is that it2
Why, how you talk. ClsreDcei
You don't appear 10 be much rejoiced
to see me anyhow.
Why OF course. I'm glad 10 see you.
You don't act like IL.
You -you haven't given me time TO soy
anything. Mr.. Rooffiehter, this Ia Mr..
HsHkinson.
Yonng Mr.. Hsnkinson came forward
ont OF the dsrkened corner
where be had been sitting.
He shook hands Imply with the re.nrn
ed soldier.
Er all GLAD to meet you, Mr. Root
Fighter, be said.
l WON'T pretend I'm glad TO meet you.
siidly responded the other. Bot It's
some satisfaction 10 know what made this
most estimsble young woman sct like
chicken with it's head on. off, Miss Bun
kerbead | wish you Joy and good evening.
And then MIR. Clarence Rooiriaht, 70
turbed volunteer soldier, somewhat dis
hgur' d. tut still 10 the ring. went over TO
the neIt street 10 call on bis second best
girl.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27
Holding by thu Tall.

An smusing s'ory tells how . belsted
hunter dropped into hollow tree. intend
ing TO bunk" there Tor the night. but
fell 20 many feet that ho became alarmed
fearing be should not be sble TO got out.
Toward morning bear began descending
the hollow trunk sternioremost. The
hunter grsspsd the bears tail. and the
frightened animal. sorsmbling out, drew
the man after him 70 the exit, In Colonel
Inmsn's description Of "1be Old B4nts,
Fe Trsil" there Is story which illustrates
the fact that tail hold is safe hold.
0ae Of the Kansas pioneers. the Hon.
r. M. Dodge. started ont one day with
stage driver named Hsrris to hunt for
buffalo. They we're hungry for fresh
meat, but buffalo were scarce, and after
hunting oil day they were returning with
ont having seen one.
Suddenly On old buffalo bnll Jumped mp
from . sand hollow, and both hunters
emptied their revolveU into his body.
The bull, though bleeding snd staggering
stood on his legs deGsntly, ~ II waiting
attack. Harris dismountod, that be
might hsmsttins the snimsl. which had
finally lain down. The cut OF his knife
brought the bull 10 bis feet. and with
lowered head he went round the sand
hill.
Harris, . tall, lank fellow. had csbght
hold OF the bulls tail ~ he iose. and In q
moment bis legs we're flying higher than
bis hesd. He did not dare let 90 his bold
on the bnll's tail. Round and ropnd they
went Finslly the old bull weakened.
Slower and slower be circled round, and
Harris succeeded In cutting the bison's
hsmstrings.
/ fesrsd. said Harris when tbe besst
went down. thst his tail would pull ont.
Then knew should be goner.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27
Poor ~ = Bargain .

The old saying. "Hls hesd will never
save bis hands" has msoy illustrstionp
aud In this story, printed Ia Success. II
has = most iorcible application.
Well. Caleb. said Captain W. Of Mssss
chusotts. years sgo. what will , ssk =
day to saw wood Tor ms1 I've got several
cords that / went sawed 10 two for the
fireplace.
! should charge you sbont half dol
lar 3 day II l had . saw. replied Caleb.
bat | aint rot = saw. captain. 90 ! don't
see how ! can accom- modste you.
II that's oil that's lacking, l guess We
oan mspsge ii. sid the captain. I've got
prime new one, keen ~ . brier, aud III
let 1t 10 you reasonable. How would
ninepenoe . cord do for the use Of Il.
Ireekon that's fair price. captain. III
be over 10 the morning.
Bright and early the nett morning
Csleb wss st work. snd be kept st IL 80
sithfaIiy thst he flushed before sunset.
when bs vent 10 ths house 10 settle.
Let's see. 'sid the csptsin, you we're to
have half dollar dsy; veil cell ii dsy
sl,boush IL sin't sun down yet Ths.'s
fny cents Tor 700. Add Jon vtrs TO psy
me uinepenee . cord Tor the nse Of the
ssw. There were three coris snd half
10 the pile; that mskes forty-ihrss aod
three quarters ny due. somebow. Caleb
you don't have very much coming 10 Jon.
How upicrtoi' sii C.lsb. after scrsteh
ing his bead dabiously for hall minute,
spd then looki z mp quickly. AZ II q oew
light bad broken Ia npon bis mind. Hos
unioftsii tina, you didnt hsys hall cord
more. Tor tnen we'd - e-me oai 81
squnei
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27
Persian Servants.

The sutbor OF the volume entitled
Through Persia Oh . Side Saddle" say
thst the servant question becomes, II
that country, very serious one. Tbt
Persian servant ia usually unclesnly. o.
thievish ptopensities. and sometimes
when be is offended. decidedly malicious
Akbsr Mira, head waiter who hss been
dismissed by one family. seemed never tc
tire OF wresking his vengespce on them
Articles Of clothing were sent home from
the wash torn 10 some unsocountsble way
and inquiry elected the fac. that Akbsr
Mira had been seen 10 close conversation
with the washerwomsn.
A csrrisge.borse returned from the
forge with nail in it's foot: Akbs, Mrs
h.i been st the forge during the shoeins.
Movable property began 10 oissppesr
from the house, Albsr Mnz, bad made
the acquaintance OF the lsdy's maid. HE
eres. ingenuity protected hin from being
found ont. bot one dsg be ventnred on .
still more malicious trick.
He vas waiting on the table Ut . house
where bis former mistress WAS dining.
Ices we're handed round. aud according 10
Persian custcn, the wsiiir put The cream
resdy into the servipe-tpoor, TO save the
guests the iroable Of cutting IT for them
selves.
At the fret nouthful, the lady nearly
swallowed . pin which bad lain concealed
in her portion OF cream; and seeing All
bars eszs OF eager expectancy. she felt
con nvipoed that be bad pisced il there.
Yet il Was useltss 10 protest. for be would
ouly have csst the blsne 90 the cook
In Persis, however, . serysut wbose 10
tentious are OF the beet is not, for that
ressop. we'll equipped for biz duties. The
popa idea OF cleanliness is . very peco
liar one. Old Hsshim could never under
stand Why be noa DO, touch the food
With bis nneers. si meals.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-10-27
VOLUME SO



Herr, you son OF guu. he roarei
Hereby. set ou' oi here snd brush ihOse
mules
Needless 10 asy. the team,tet spent iha
evening 10 The sasrd house.
A picus cid Indian isrmer vas assigned
TO tho duty OF Ie.mius, probably by mi.
take The roads we're muddy. end The
rest OF the teansters stre literally BON
harding their eh.rscs with os,hs II vas
against the old mans principles TO swear.
and be held bis peace, albeit 10 impotcn,
rage Al last one Of the bind mulcs hNlk
Cd aud refused 10 advance = step. Tho
old man used every endeavor 10 urge tho
bcsst along, bat TO no purpose. A, las,
he rosred 10 . loud aud solemn voice.
Oh, Lord. you knos ~hero this mule
ought 10 bs As we'll I. snybojy THIS
whole army knows where be ought 10 he
this minute. He knows where be ougbt
TO be inow where be ought to b. oh,
Lord. aud IL he doesnt move 10 = minute
! in,end 10 s.y 20, by gum.