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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20

Fifty years ago to-day the State govern
ment Of California was organized. American
history Is rich In these expansion anniversa-
ries California was inhabited by Spaniards
and Mcxicans and Indians but the United
States had to have 1t. and what u splendid In
crease OF the wealth and power Of the Nation It
turned out to be. Then the boundary was
carried TO the Pacific. Now it reaches across
tho Pacific. The one step Is as natural and
necessary az the other was.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20
The Hon. GEORGE FRIspIE HoAR, with

The Hon GEORGE FRIsBIE HOAR, with
his great accomplishments as lawyer. a
scholar and collector OF hymns. makes n Gu
rious figure "a he stands between the Hon
RICHARD FRANKLIN PErTIGREw and the Hon.
BENJAMIN RYAN TILLMAS, But misery makes
strange bedfellows. MIR. HoAR is so strongly
convinced OF the eternal verify OF everything
to which he does the honor Of adhering that he
will find wondrous beauties in his new associ-
ates. After all since he believes In the Tngals.
why shouldn't he believe In PETTIGREw and
TIIIMAN?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20
THE OLDEST CAROL.
Explanation of the Curious Figures in tho
Refrain.

To THE EDrroR OF THE SITS - Sir The quaint Old
Christmas carol published in THE suS Of yesterday
is very familiar 70 me. for seventeen years 1t
always sung nj our Christmas festivals
Besides being Of interest TO the lover OF antlq.
ulues." it makes very interesting Bible study each
verse being rich with meaning for the scholar.
The enclosed copy Is exactly as received IL over
twenty years ago. regret that the meaning OF
number nine has escaped me. Mr.. Mayhew's a..
count OF its origin Of great interest to me aud
shall look forward TO further notice OF IL in TAE
SUS. Lucy X. PALMER,
ALBANY. Dec. 10.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20
Dutch Feeling in New York.

To THE EDTToR OF THE sUS-Sr; Would that a
ship called the New Amsterdam might sail from
this port bearing relief to real brothers and tho
descendants of the founders OF our city.
DAUGHTER or THE HoLIASDERs.
NEW YoRK, Dec. II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20

Tho Hon. CHAMP CLARK tells the House
that the Republican successes at the November
elections didn't amount TO much. CHAMP will
not admit anything until the Republican carry
Missouri. Texas ana Arkansas
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20
Laundri.s of the Tire. Falls Cities.

From ne L0u"cHe Courier Journal.
The twenty.oue laundr.es OF the three Falls
Cities are industriously advertising the fact that
they have entered into exactly the kind Of trade
combination against which the Supreme Court
has just decided In the Addystone Pipe Company
ease.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20

The different readings In the version given
by Mr.. Mayhem were One and ono Is all
alone: :" Three OF them were thrivers :" Five
the plum boys under the bough:" Eight. the
Gabriel angels" and Nine. the nine so bright
IN ahinen
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20

To rHE EDITOR OF THE sUS-Sir; Tony Fourteen
lives at Hancock, n, Y. Y. L. CAnHUTH.
GILbERTsvILI.E. n, y, Dec. II
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20

II our friends ,oho favor m 'oin mdan'er'pt' Jor
Publication t,h 10 hare rejected articles refrr"ed "ep
vS,, in all eases send stamps for nat Durpose.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-20

10 the EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr: A letter
signed by Lamar Fontane and addressed to
Capt. !. f. Anderson, under tho caption Of
"Joubert Il Johnny Reb" appears In to-days
SuN. Let us proceed gently 20 scotch this
fairy tale"
Mr. Foutaine speaks Of the Seventh. Eighth
and Ninth Louisiana regiments as being the
brigade of Gen. Jack Hays" when the truth
Is that they composed the Eighth Louisiana
brigade OF Stonewall Jacksons division. COM
mnndcd by Brig Gen. Mrrv Hays. brother Of
Jnck Hays, the Texas ranger and law partner
Of my brother, the Hon. J., II, Morgan, eX-
Minister 10 Mexico, My brother Thomas Gibb
Morgan, was Major Of the Seventh Louisiana,
was wounlod nj Antctnm and Riterward cap
turch with the rest ~ Hays brigade nj Keiy's
Ford, Va, and imprisoned on Johnson's
Island, where he died
Gen Hays was succeeded by Col Davidson
Penn Of New orlrnnn ms Colonel OF the seventh.
and no one over succeeded Gen. Hays in the
command Of his brigade, ne Gen. Hays never
WAS promoted. and only died several years after
the war was over.
Gnh Joubrrt did not 60 to Egypt with Gen,
l.oring inter the Civi' War. nor did he serve in
l,dll 70 to Egypt with Cen Lorng. wns his
chiei OF staff. and would necessarily have
known Gen. Jounort II he had been there,
JAMES NORRIS MORGAN.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. IL
This correspondent maintains that there
were some inaccuracies in Mr. Fontnine's letter
about Gen, Joub"rt's part in our Civil War. hut
he does not contradict the main statement,
namely, that Joubert served in he Confederate
army
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
MEMORANDA.

Per stmr Aorangi, from Sydney, Jan.
1S.-From sydney December 81, Well
ington January 4 and Suva January 10.
The weather was fine for three days
from Sydney when very thick weather
accompanied by occasional heavy rain
set in and continued TO Wellington. Be
tween Wellington and Suva there were
four days from the 9th to the 9th OF
strong northerly breeze and rain
squalls. On January 10. two days after
crossing the equator, the AOrangi met
very strong northeast trades and high
head seas until the nth. The adverse
equatorial current was exceptionally
strong, and amounted to GO miles in
Az hours.
Per stmr Australia, from San Fran
cisco Jan. 1S.-SOutheasterly and
southerly gales for the first forty-eight
hours with a rough sea and heavy ir-
regular swell southeast TO northwest.
During the remainder of the trip the
weather was fine with mOredate 70
light east and northeast winds.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
UH4M 4aD WAVE.

"arrlmOo from Victoria tomorrow.
The steamer Noeau sails for Homo
kaa and Kukuihaele at noon today.
The steamer Mikahala is due from
Makawei this morning. She will leave
for Kauai tomorrow afternoon.
The bark Martha Davis, with a gen
eral cargo from San Francisco for this
port, is out nearly twenty days.
The steamer Aorangi locked at Pa
cifc Mail wharf at I o'clock yesterday
morning and sailed for Victoria at
o'clock in the afternoon.
Oceanic dock is filing up with the
Australians freight, 1889 tons. The
Australia brought SO cabin and -
steerage passengers from San Fran
cisco.
The Scandal and Morgan City viii
probably sail from San Francisco for
Manila via Honolulu on January 25th.
The amount of freight destined for the
troops at Manila is larger than the
Morgan City can carry, and Col. Long,
the depot Quartermast in San Fran
cisco, has asked the department to pro-
vide one more ship to carry freight.
The Centennial, now at Puget Sound,
will probably be chartered by the Gov
eminent for the purpose.
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DEPART.
PASSENGERS.
Arrived.

From the Colonies, per Stmr. Aoran-
gi, Jan S-Miss AshwCrth, Professor
Shepard, ID. c. Hitchcock, Rev. Ernest
Spooner.
From San Francisco. per Stmr. Aus
tralia, Jan. 1S-A II. Batchelder. DR.. +.
5. Bascom. Robt. Bruce and wife, Miss
]. Bruce. Miss Is. Bruce. Mrs. Cen
ter, Miss Center. Charles Wiirth,
VIM. Chalmers, Mrs. w. +. Cotton,
Miss d. Cotton, c. Z. Cotton, Gen. r.
H. Cunliffe, Albert Davis. Miss Edna
Davis, Thos. Denigan, G. Harvey, J. P.
Hayward, Daniel Hill and wife. r. r.
Hind and wife. Miss Hind, Miss NJ. L.
Hind. II. d. James, Ed. X. Johnson.
Miss Makanoe Kaaepa. H. l.. Kirkman,
II. d. Lloyd, w. b. Lloyd, Miss Rose
LukenbiIl, Miss Mccarthy, j. H. Nc
Chrystal, wife and two children, Mrs.
NJ. Mcclure, Miss Mcclure, r. Melrose,
J. C. Pascode, w. A. Potts, Leland ).
Ramsdell w. Remensperger. X. w.
Single, Jos. F. Smith and wife, Miss
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- ALLEYS
E@!Ilk,,ElE
A%ITS.

Yes. Bits for Bikes, any Bike. Ed
redge and Belvedere, also Clevelands.
Direct from the factory where they are
made. We have parts for sixteen
makes of wheels. Also old parts for
wheels names unknown to J. S. B., but
as this week We had 80 Rambler to
repair, with cones in. diameter, two
wanted. | found them right here in
H. G. ". old stock. Also a Progress
wheel wanted a crank. Another, who
does the machine work in this shop
CATER trying to get one from the
agents. found q plated crank in stock,
which. with very slight alterations,
fitted perfectly. Pau pilikia. Have
had at least half hundred bad breaks
TO repair on wheels this week, for
which we had every part required, in
stock. And any part not otherwise OBJ
tainable will be made here at very
reasonable rates. We can weld Stearns
cranks Not done here before, often
been tried.
Notice any CLEAN bikes IN town
this dirty weather? They pay 800 per
month and are kept so at
BAILEY'S HONOLULU CYCLERY.
Established 1892. 231 King St.
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NOTICE.

Tenders are invited for the erection
and completion of a three-stOry brick
building over the Hoffman saloon. cor
ner Hotel and Nuuanu streets, this
city. For plans and specifications
please call on Chas. J. Fishel or L. II.
Dee.
The architect, Mr. A. Richley, can
be seen at No. 800 Miller street, cor.
Beretania. All bids viii be required TO
be in by March 1st, 1899, and the under
signed does not bind himself TO accept
the lowest or any bid.
CHAS. J. FISHEL.
5131
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OFFICES FOR RENT.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY
notify those that may wish to secure
office room near the city front and
shipping center of the Port, that they
intend to erect a new TWO-STORY
BUILDING on the old site on Queen
street, and that the whole of the sec
ond floor will be arranged in Offices
en- suite or single, to suit intending
tenants The proximity Of this site to
the mercantile and shipping center OF
this port, makes it most convenient
location.
Applications for rooms may be made
ar once to C. BREWER & COMPANY,
LTD, Queen Street.
Honolulu. January 18th, 1899.
512S
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FOREIGN PORTS.

SAN FRANCISCO-AIriv Jan. 10,
u. S. r. c. Hugh McCulloch, from HO-
nolulu; Jan. 9. bktn. S. n. Castle, from
Honolulu, brig w. G.. Irwin, from HO-
nolulu.
WELLINGTON Y. Z.-Arriyed, Jan.
9. Br stmr Miowera, from Vancouver.
PORT OWNSEND-Sailed, Jan. 8,
bktn. j. NJ. Griffith, for HilO.
ASTLE-Arriyed, Jan 9,
Haw. schr. Honolulu, from Cape Town,
to load for Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
DRAFTS LOST.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
Honomu Sugar Co.'S drafts No. SOS, for
5000 and No. 500, for $3.50, both pay
able TO the order of w. d. Schmidt,
have been lost. Payment OF these has
been stopped and all persons are here
by cautioned against negotiating the
same.
c. BREWER & COMPANY,
Agents Honomu Sugar co.
Honolulu, January 9th, 1899.
5124
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
HIGH LICENSE FOR ALASKA.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE House
Committee on Revision Of Laws, which
has in charge the Alaska bill, has de-
cided that owing to the conditions now
existing there should be license sys-
tenn rather than prohibition in Alaska,
and have decided to put clause in the
bill putting the liquor license at $1,000.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED AT HONOLULU.
Wednesday, January

Wednesday, January Is.
Br stmr Aorangi, HepwOrth, II
days from Sydney, via Suva days;
pass. and mdss. to T. II. Davies &; Co.
Am. stmr. Australia, HOudlette, s
days IS hrs. 80 min. from San Fran
cisco; pass and mdse. TO w. G. Irwin
& Co
Stmr. Re Au Hou, MOaher, - hrs.
from Hanamaulu; $500 bags sugar to
II. Hackfeld & Co.
Stmr. Noeu, Peterson, Is hrs. from
Hanamaulu; 1900 bags sugar to II.
Hackfeld & Co
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
NAMES FOR TRANSPORTS.

Grant, Sherman and Sheridan for
Three of Them.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The War
Department has issued orders that the
three transports now being prepared
for the Philippines shall be named as
follows: The Mohawk shall hereafter
be known as Grant" in honor of the
late General L. S. Grant; the Mobile
known as Sherman" in honor of the
late General w. T. Sherman, and the
Massachusetts as Sheridan" in honor
of the late General p. II. Sheridan.
In addition, it has BEEN decided to
name two other transports yet to be
selected the Thomas and the Logan.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
NOTICE

ALL ACCOUNTS DUE Me UP TO
and including December 81, 1898, for
the payment of which arrangements
are not made prior to January 81, 1899,
Will be collected by process of law.
My mother (A1rs. a. ]. Burgess) holds
my power of attorney.
DR. G.. W. BURGESS.
Honolulu. January Il, 1899.
5126-tf
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Mary 5. Smith, Miss Alice Smith, b. y.
Smith. p H. Shore, II. J. Vance. Rev.
Z. J. r. Van neerling, T. Van Tread
well. ". c. Wilder, s. Wenban. J. s.
Campbell.
Departed.
For Maui and Hawaii. per s-mr.
Maui. Jan 1S-Kauuakakai: 4 w
Carter. q. r. Robertson. Lahaina:
Mr.. R0secraus and wife. Miss S5imson.
Miss RCsecraDs. LaupaugehOe: p. II.
Shaw.
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MEETING NOTICE.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
ing of the stockholders of the Hawaii
an Gazette Co., Ltd, will be held ON
Saturday, January p, 1899, at 1890 p.
M, at the Office of the Company, Won
Holt Block, King street.
A w. PEARSON,
Acting Secretary H. G.. Co, Ltd.
Honolulu, January II, 1899. 5129
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NOTICE

WE HAVE ANOTHER CONSIGN-
ment of nice laying hens, TO arrive by
the Martha Davis" now due. Parties
wanting any please call at once.
CALIFORNIA FEED CO, LTD.
Telephone 121. ol5O
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FOR SALE.

FOUR MOST DESIRABLE BUILD
ing lots, centrally located, on Alakea
street, including corner of Beretania
street; forty foot front each; average
depth So feet. Apply to
Sos J. T. McGREW.
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NOTICE 70 STOCKHOLDERS.

C BREWER & COMPANY. UTDD
THE NEW CERTIFICATE BOOK
having arrived. the stockholders are
notified to bring in their Old Certif-
iCates and exchange same
E +. BISHOP.
5132 Treasurer c. B. & c, Ltd.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
SAILED FROM HONOLULU.

Wednesday, January IS.
Stmr Maui, Freeman, Paauhau.
Stmr. Re Au HOu, MoSher, KOlOa.
Stmr J A Cummins, Searle, I<oolau
Br. stmr Aorangi, 'Hepworth, Vic
tOria
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19

THE ANNUAL MEETING Or THE
stockholders of the Mutual Telephone
Company, Ltd, will be held at their
office on Merchant street, at 10 a. M,
on Wednesday, the 25th inst.
II. LOSE,
Secretary
January II, 1899. 5131
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STRAYED.

on SATURDAY, A BROOD MARE,
with colt, branded RI Joined, with two
colts. all bay. a suitable reward will
be given for information or return OF
the animals 10 Robert Lishman, Ma
lii 5129
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ANNUAL MEETING.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
shareholders of the Hawaiian AgricuI-
JUral Co., Will be held at the Bank of
Hawaii, Limited, on Thursday, the
Goth inst, at 10 a. m.
+. F BISHOP
Secretary.
Dated, Honolulu, January 18th, 1899.
5132
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19

\ CAMP OUTFIT COMPRISING
1902. navy duck tent 12X14 a it. walD,
stove, cots, stools, deck chairs, cook
ing utensils, crockery, etc. The above
are almost new, and will sell at rea-
sOnable price Address y. G., this Of
flee. 5132
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
WHAT CUBA'S LOSS MEANS TC
SPAIN.

The loss of Cuba means to Spain the
loss of the very sustenance OF the ma
ton. Already her taX-ridden people
are crying for bread. In the same way
the loss of your once vigorous appe-
tite means poverty and starvation to
your body. If any reader of this pa
per wishes to be as hungry again as
when a child, and wants to fully enjoy
hearty meals, drink Seattle beer. 1t
cures indigestion and dyspepsia. On
tap or in bottles at the Criterion.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
FOR RENT.

\ WELL FURNISHED ROOM IN
the vicinity of Thomas Square, suit
able for man and wife with no child
rem, or for a single gentleman. For
particulars address p. Q. Box Sc.
5131
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MEETING NOTICE.

\ GENERAL MEETING OF THE
members of the Red Cross Society will
take place at the Society's headquart-
ers on Nuuanu street at 10 o'clock next
Saturday morning. y full attendance
IS requested. 5131
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
NOTICE.

= SENI-AENUAL MEETING OF
the trustees Of the Queens Hospital
viii pc held al the rooms of the Cham
Der OF Commerce, on Thursday the
18th inst. at 10 a. N.
GEO. ". SMITH.
5l31 Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
MEETING NOTICE.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Peoples Ice & Re
frigerating Co., Ltd, will be held at
the office of Henry WaterhOuse & Co.,
on Thursday, January 10Th, at 8 D. m
ARTHUR 3. WOOD,
5127 Secretary
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
FURNISHED ROOMS.

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS TO
rent, singly or en- suite. Address J.,
Advertiser Office. 5129
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LET US TALK

To YOU on the merits OF the Sterling
Bicycle and why 1t is the best made
and best lasting wheel in the market
today. Pacific Cycle and Mfg. Co,
agents
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
NOTICE.

! HAVE TAKEN THE MANAGE
ment of ILANIWAI, and desire to an
nounce to the public that I have made
it a first class family resort.
HARRY KLEMME.
5l2S Proprietor.
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FOR SALE.

\ FEW DOZEN NICE LAYING
HENS Apply TO l.. c. ABLES, 80
Fort Street. ol52
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ATTENTION, COMPANY A.

< A-mory Company :. First Reg
IA meut, y q. Il.
"a Honolulu, Jan. - 1SS4
IL Every member Of this Command i
hereby ordered 70 report at the Drii
Shed THIS THURSDAY EVENING
Jan. 10 al 80 O'Clock for drlI
PAUL SMITH.
Captain Commanding
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LOST.

\ LADY'S SILVER WATCH, MONO
gram A. L. S Finder will leave at the
1882 King street, and re-
ceive a suitable reward. alol
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FOUND.

ON SUNDAY NIGHT, ON KING
street. Iady's gold watch. Owner can
have the same by calling at this Office.
5131
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AMERICAN MESSENGER SERVICE.
Masonic Temple. Telephone 444
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

Steamers due and to sail today and
for the next six days are as follows:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-01-19
FROM VANCOUVER AND VICTORIA. BIC.
For Suva. Wellington (N.Z.J ana Sydney:

tickets Canada, United
FREIGHT Passage and all general Information apply
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-12
ATTACKED BY EAGLES.
Two Big Fellows Fight Man 70,
Possession of His Dog.

Two Big Fellows Fight a Man for
Possession of His Dog.
Isaac Bill. who lives under the shadow
of Indian Hill, near Weston, Conn. is
suffering from wounds received III d bat
tie with a big pair of gray eagles the
other day. Mr.. BIZ was crossing q mead
OW in search Of Il stray COW, accom-
panied by his small cocker spaniel, when
his attention was attracted to the two
huge birds, which were circling around
over Indian Hill.
Suddenly dark shadow passed along
over the snow. and one of the eagles
SWOOped down toward the dog Mr. Bill
struck at the bird with his cane, hitting
it several hard blows, and it scared up
ward and was Joined by its companion.
Then both birds began TO make long
swoops down toward the man, suddenly
veering when within Il few feet of him.
and all the time uttering harsh cries. Mr.
Bill did not like the situation. He picked
up the dog, tucked it under his arm and
made tracks for home. The eagles fol-
lowed. and one made an attempt to close
its talons on the dog. Mr.. Bill struck it
again and again. The other eagle then
joined in the melee, and before Mr.. Bill
realized it struck him a heavy blow Oh
the head, and at the same time tore the
arm of his coat and scratched the flesh
underneath.
Then Mr.. Bill began to run for dear
life toward the house, which was now
only a few rods distant. The eagles kept
close. and several times struck both him
and the dog. One drew his talons vi
cOuSly across the man < neck. making 4
deep wound. As he reached the gate of
his yard Mr. Bill screamed for help, and
his eldest boy seized Il clothespole and
struck one Of the eagles to the ground.
Il had all the fight taken ont Of it, and
getting up scared away, its companion
following.
Mr.. Bills neck and shirt were fairly
covered with blood, and he was nearly
exhausted from running through the
snow and his eXertions in beating the
birds off. New York Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-12
Adam and Eve and the Emperor.

The Judge-''Herr Doctor, how DO you
blead by der indictments
The Accused-"Mit vat vas it [ vas
charget"'
The Judge-'Do you not know? So?
You are charget nit lese majestic
The Accused Impossible. | am al
ways a loyal soobject. Ven vas it I vas
guilty of dot offense?"
The Judge-''In your pulpit last Son
tag. How do you blead?'
The Accused Wy, [ tont-'
The Judge-''You viii stand repli-
mandet by der court, und pay a fine of
500 thalers.'
The Accused "Himmel. Vat vas it I
said?'
The Judge-'.In your sermon last Son
tag you spoke in sighting derms of
Adam und Eve, in connection nit vat
you vas pleased to recklessly call der
original sin. Yon see wee hat all der
notes right here"
TIE Accused-"But | ton't oonder-
stand how dot vas construed into lese
majestic
The Judge-''You toni. Ell? Half you
forgotten dot Adam und Eye vas der
Emperor's first parents ?" = Cleveland
Plain Tena Inr