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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-25
HIshR ENDS ONE QUARREI.
confirms the Election of Herr Kirschner ms
Chief Burgomaster OF Berlin,

n '1IdI Cable DsIpdfch 70 1HR Sun.
bE"IlN. Dec, .4.-At the unwilling OF one OF
h' m"hlments to the llohcngOunrn princes on
saturday Emperor William formally buried
'he ha'chet between himself anu the magis-
u"'"s OF Berlin by announcing the iiaperial
continuation, after eighteen months delay. OF
me election Of Herr krschneT US Chief Bur-
RpEnstD r OF the C!ty
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-25
Two Magnificent Trains

To Cincinnati, Ind ianapolia St. Louis and the South
west leave Grand Central Station every day BY inc
+. M.-Adu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
SMILING SAM0AMS.
Whsn They Are kngr They Fight Like flends.
Peculiar Methods Of Warfare.

The men are noble specimens, physi-
cally-tall, muscular, with the erect
carriage and elastic step of an Amert-
can Indian. They too. are smiling and
kindly-in time of peace-and are clad
in mantles of the gay prints which they
have bought at the store; they greet
you with a wave of the hand and a
courteous "Alofa." They tattoo the legs
form the waist to the knee, says wri-
ter i'm Leslie's Monthly, and as they
stride along these members appear be-
tween the folds of their drapery as If
they were decently clothed in skin
tight trousers. They are indolent, and,
when not reused to hostility. as ami
able and fun-loving as children. They
work as little as is possible. and why
should they? The forest abounds in
wild bananas. breadfruit and yams,
which may he had for the taking; the
sea is full OF fish, which they are ex-
pert in catching. and If providence dei-
gns to send them a fattened pig once
or twice a year they are blessed. Cloth
ing they do not require, nor fuel; their
taxes are only nominal, and they are
consequently exempt from the chief de-
mands OF life, and which, but for the
expense and 4 a4fieelty- -ef getting buried
make II far easier Tor the average
American to die than to live.
But these gentle creatures can fight,
and fight cruelty, although their meth
oi of warfare Is peculiar; they eat and
drink between rounds, when a sort or
truce Is declared, then go at II again.
shoot at short range and shoot to XIII.
Formerly, until the practice was abol-
ished by Chief Justice lde, the killing
was followed by beheading, and this
nf f.ls lafA
where the victim had been only woun-
ded until life was extinct. The heads
were then collected and presented TO
the king as an especial proof OF pro-
wess This barbarous practice the chief
Justice had the utmost difficulty in
dealing with. and * was not discon-
tinued until the other representatives
of the triple protectorate consented TO
enact "A law 10 punish offenders by fin
ing them heavily. and adding To this
penalty lengthy term of imprison-
ment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
SAVAGE CAnNIBALS IN CANADA.


Recent arrests OF Northwest Cana
dian Indians by a detachment OF the
mounted police go TO prove that can
nibalism is still practiced by Canadian
aborigines. Two prisoners brought into
the barracks at Edmonton by the po-
lice were caught red-handed, but they
seek TO defend themselves for the
charge Of murder by declaring that
their victim was addicted TO cannibal-
ism, and that. having surprised him in
the act of feeding upon human flesh,
they killed him on the spot, in accord
ance with their custom. These Indians
believe that when one of their number
once tastes human flesh. even TO as
suage the pangs of hunger. he becomes
changed into a windigo, or man-eating
monster, who will not hesitae TO kill
in order to crafty his appetite when
ever the opportunity offers. They there
fore consider 1t solemn duty as Well
as simple act of self-preservation TO
kill at sight. If possible by stealthly
blow fro mbehind any one known TO
have practiced anthropophagy
The missionaries say that IL is usu-
ally hunger. and not passion for hu-
man flesh. that drives them to the prac-
tice. Father DaDlon tells In MS journal
of a disease that was quite common
among some of these Indians. The vic
tim suddenly became hypochondriac,
his malady developing into mania. In
its succeeding stage the insane was
seized with such hunger for human
flesh that he sprang like famished
wolf upon all that he met. In proper
ton" says the good father. 'as he finds
wherewith to glut this hunger. 1t grows
like thirst in dropsy. and accordingly
the Indians never fail to kill at once
any one seized with this disease"
This will be the line Of defense made
on behalf of the present Indian prison
ers at Edmonton. Father Nedelac, who
journeyed as far north as Lake Mis-
tassini to minister To the Indians there,
reports the murder OF a young man lS
years OF age in 1861. by his own moth
err for the same reason, and another
missionary tells the story OF the murder
by another Indian woman of two en-
tire families. with the exception OF one
young man. The victims included two
men. two women. three boys. and four
girls. and she subsisted for some time
upon their flesh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
THE fRANsvAAL FURRY.

London. May 15.-The Cape Town cor
respondent OF The Daily Mail says: At
a meeting of the commandants on the
western border of the Transvaal Satur-
day instructions we're issued TO the
burghers To prepare to take the field at
n moments notice from Pretoria The
negotiations are still pending for the pro-
posed meeting between President Kruger
and Sir Alfred Miner. governor of Cape
Colony and British high commissioners
for South Africa Mr.. Chamberlain,
British colonial secretary. II is said. Will
not assent To the conference unless the
Transvaai executive pledges himself to
initiate bona fide reforms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
WHERE MEN CARRY THEIR MONEY.
In fockstbooks. Handksrcheis or Roo's, Accord.
inp 10 Thar naionalItY.

1T is rarther amusing" remarked the
head of the biggest bureau de change In
London. TO writer i'm London Answers,
"to notice the various methods In which
men OF different nationalities carry
their worldly wealth. The Englishman
carries his all loose in his rlght-hand
trousers pocket-gold. silver ana copper
all mixed up together He pulls hand
ful of the mixture out OF his pocket IN
a large, opulent way. and selects the
coins he has need OF. The American
carries his wad OF bills In peculiar
long. narrow pocketbook in which the
greenbacks lie fiat: ihc Frenchman
makes use OF n leather purse with no
distinguishing characteristics; while
the German uses one gayly embr0idcr-
ed I'm silks by the fair hands OF some
I.ottchen or Nina.
The half-civilized capitalist from
some tOrrid South American city caries
his dollars Ia n belt With cunnlngly de-
vised pockets 80 battle The gentlemen
with the light fingers. Some OF tnese
belt are very expensive. The italian
Of the poorer classes ties up his - L.
fortune IN gayiy- cOlored handkerchief
secured with rany knots. which he Sc
cretes iH some mysterious manner
about his clothes. \ similar course has
charms for the Spaninrd. while the lowe
cl class Russian exhibits preference
fpr his boots or the lining of his clothes
as hiding place for MS savings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
BEAR AND THE DRAGON.
Former Mas Ratified The Latter BY Tho Demand for
New Concession.

Shanghai, May Is. - The Chinese
minister at Pekin that the government is
unable TO accede TO the Russian demand
for a new railway concession connecting
Pekin with Russla's present system in
Manchuria.
Not since the taking OF Port Arthur
by Russia have the Chinese been so
agitated az over this demand Whether
Russia named a specific route is not yet
ascertainable, some officials stating that
only a preliminary notice was given by
Russia, and others that she is asking for
a line direct from Pekin To Shan-Hai-
kwon.
Certainly the British legation I'm Pekin
had no previous knowledge that such
proposal was coming from st. Peters
burg. Tke concession asked for would
ruin the existing northern railways In
which British capital to the amount OF
e2,000, 600 Is invested: but there seems 10
be no alternative route, without inter-
fering with plans for railway extension
which the Chinese themselves have In
mind.
1t is believed that Russia's action In
this matter is intended TO demonstrate
To the world that the recent convention
with Great Britain respecting spheres OF
interest in China. which was notified 10
the Chinese government almost immedi-
ately before this latest concession was
demanded. has not fettered the action of
Russia at the court OF Pekin. and also
20 strengthen Russia's prestige with the
Chinese which was unfavorabiy affected
by her withdrawal OF her late protest
respecting the northern railways.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
Providence opsra House.

Chauncey Olcott. who is conceded 10
be one OF the best ballad singers In
America. comes To the Providence
Opera House. commencing tonight,
when he will present for the first time
I'm this city his ne,~ plcy. IA Romance
OF Athlone." IL is a distinctly different
type of Irish play than usually seen,
and affords Mr. Olcott much opportun-
ity to display his fine abilities both as
an actcr and singer Ev"ry song iH
appropriate and introduced rom inc
action OF the play. Mr.. Olcott will bs
heard to- exceptionable adva 1tage IL
Ave new songs OF his own composition.
The same cast and scenery used dur
ing the successful run or the play IN
Ne'V York viii BE- seen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
CHAMPION BEER DRINKER.
Five Salons and q Halt Ia Two Hours end
Ten Minutes.

Matthias Sommerman OF Union Hill.
n. j.. is today the undisputed cham
pion beer drinker in the world. In. the
record time of two hours and ten min
utes Sommermsn swallowed Ss
glasses OF beer. each OF the capacity of
half a pint. or five gallons and half
in all. He did not complain at the finish
of any sense OF exertion, but expressed
Willingness 10 attempt the consump-
tion OF what remained on the table be-
fore him. He was fain TO admit, how
ever. that the edge had been taken off
his thirst.
The championship was the result of
a contest with George Bertrand. fell
low brewer, who is "A noted gourmand
as well as beer drinker. Bertrand threw
up the contest on the eighty second
glass at the end OF three hours. He
had however, incidentally devoured
during the bout pound and "A half OF
chopped meat, two pounds of book
wurst, six hard boiled eggs, three
punches Of celery, and loaf OF rye
bread.
To understand exactly what Sommer-
man accomplished, IL must be remem-
bered that the ordinary keg of beer, or
fourth OF a barrel. holds but few gllls
over seven gallons. There Is no reason
10 doubt that the Union Hill "tcdtseuf-
fer could have emptied the keg before
which he sat.
With the modesty OF true champion
Sommerman thus discourses upon his
victory:
IT isn't so hard TO drink glass OF
beer every two minutes when you get
used TO H. When / drank With George
Bertrand the other day ! took eight
eight glasses in two hours and ten min
utes, and / didn't feel it much. George
gave out at So but he's young yet, and
will learn. They weren't very big
glasses. just the ordinary mug you get
in a saloon. That holds a little over
half a pint, but, OF course, there wasn't
any foam. A brewer never drinks that.
It's the foam on a glass Of beer that
makes you sick.
Il had no bad feeling while / was
drinking. ] got a little sleepy after
ward, and George was little 'dopey'
too. but that was because of what he
had eaten more than what he had
drunk He's good eater and a good
drinker. but he can't do both at once
He and ti,e foreman ate frankfurt rs
the other day. and George ate 80 in
little over an hour.
II didn't time myself i'm my drinking
contest. l just drank as much as
could and then waited a minute or two
and drank more besides. I'd been
drinking my usual amount all day. SO
had George. II George hadn't stopped
could have gone right on drinking
beer for the three hours. Liquor
Trades Review.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
FINGER-p PRINT TESTS.
Indlas IniaIIbls ReIhoi Of Identifying Criminals
ASmple apparatus

In detective novels finger prints left
by criminals preferably in blood, play
an important part; but truth seems
stranger than fiction in the fact that
the finger-priut system OF identifying
criminals in India has been made SO
perfect that II would enable any intel
ligent person I'm n few minutes TO dis
tinguish the individual, " necessary.
from all other persons now living I'm the
world or IL rata were available, from
all other persons who have lived sine
the creation OF man. The system e
simplicity itself. and there is none OF
The delicate machinery required Tor the
anthropometric system. All that vs.
needed is a piece OF tin, sheet Of pa
per and some printers ink. says the
London Globe The mixed impressions
of the ten digits are taken and fled I'm
the proper compartment Of the proper
pigeon-bole. and "a Is on the classical
tion OF records and their distribution
into the pigeon holes that the success
OF the system depends.
Every finger marks shows lines " the
loop" or the "whorl'' type. and by n
simple table of the combinations of
these types IN the ten digits 1929 main
classer arc made. These are again
suhdivided according Co minor details
and the subdivisions can be further d.
vided ad innnitum n necessary; bus
with the table before him any person
of ordinary Intelligence can place HE
finger ON the corresponding card 10 =
record IN his hand within FIVE minutes
no matter how many thousand cards
there may be. 70 is calculated that ihf
chances are about 60 COO 600 90 AGAINST
any two persons having single nnrprs
identical. and the chances against as
ten fingers being Identical go beyonf
mathematics altogether.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
PIERCE FOUND GUILTY.

Lewiston. Me-. May I5.--The Jury
brought in verdic; ~ guilty In the case
against George w Pierce for an at
tempt TO murder Herbert ~ 1'eel. The
prisoner received the verdict without
any visible sign Of emotion. He was re-
mandcd for sentence. II is the intention
OF the counsel for the state &C. have Pierre
arraigned ON the charge ot attempt 10
murder Judge Cornish. II Pierce pleads
not guilty "A new jury will be impanelled
and another ~ ~ win foiiow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
SEEKING AN EARLDOM.

London. May ia crippled crossing
sweeper named Arthur FitZhardinge
Wankiyn has entered a claim to the
earldom Of Berkeley. based upon the
fact that his grandfather, Thomas Nor
ton Fitzhardinge. the legally acknowl-
edged heir. refused to accept the title
for family reasons. The claimant is 40
years old. The crux Of the case depends
upon finding a solicitor who holds family
papers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
ACTOR IRVING SICK.

London, May 15.-Sir Henry Irving,
whose recent work in the title role or
Sardou's drama, "Robespierre. at the
Lyceum theater, has been exceedingly
trying. was taken seriously i'll sunday
with an affection OF the throat. Dr'
Fara, a specialist, was summoned and'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
APPROVED BY HuMBERT.

Rome. May liking Humbert has
approved the selections for the recon
structed cabinet made by General Pei
leux. The new ministry will be made
up i'm accordance with the original nom
nations
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow n cough to run until ~ gets beyond the
frneh az nfsdicinr. They often say. "Ob, ~
viii wear away" bat in most cases u wears
them away. Gould they le induced totry
sam. which e. sold on positive Ruatanioe
10 cure. they oull Immediately see The ex
cellcnt effect aftertnkins the met lose. Price
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
sIR HENRY IRVING.

as the result OF his advice. It Is an
nounced that Sir Henrys part during
the week will be taken by his son. Law
renee. The announcement of the illness
brought a large number of professional
callers to Mr.. Irving's residence. but his
medical adviser has forbidden him to re-
ceve any one at present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
DIR. BRIGGS ADMITTED
TO THE PRIESTHOOD.
Ceremony Performed by Bishop Pot
ter i'm the Pro-Cathedral at New
York--NO Sensational Features.

During this Rev. DIR. Briggs took seat
in the chancel choir. and sat for the first
time facing the congregation. who sur
veyed him with interest. The reading
OF the Nicene creed. an ofrertory and the
recessional concluded the ceremonies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15
State of Louisiana,

Baton Rouge. La, May i, 1899.
Mr.. G. f. King. Chief OF STAFF, New
England Newspaper League
Dear Sir-After the pleasure of a per-
sonai interview with yourself and your
associates. and the opportunity OF OBJ
serving the scope OF your labor as in
dicated by the broad and liberal spe-
c!al edition OF the Daily States, issued
by your league, l feel Ii not only a
duty but "A pleasure to express my graf
incation at the visit OF your party to
the South, and especially to Louisiana.
The visit of such representative and
broad minded citizens from another
section of the Union will be the means
of strengthening the sentiments OF fra
ternity and good Will. and at the same
time. your mingling with our people,
learning the methods of our society. our
hopes and aspirHttunS, and abuvc att,
the opportunity afforded of observing
the wonderful agricultural and COM
mercial possibilities of our state, Will
enable you to acquaint the people you
represent with just what We are and
what we have to offer to Northern cap
italists and those seeking homes in ge-
NAL clmes and among the hospltable
and cultured people.
I therefore. cordially welcome your
party and hope that your tour may
prove both pleasant and profitable.
Yours truly,
(sgned) MURPHY ]. FOSTER.
Governor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15

Mr.. T.. s. Purcell the author of the
sensational life OF Cardinal Manning.
is dead at the age OF 16 yeatn lie was
engaged I'm writing the life OF his friend,
Cardinal Newman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-15

SAVOY Y-STANLEY-F # Freeman.
Providence: Mr. and Mrs Frank F'rasier.
BOSTON: G Sherman, New Haven:
Tom Miner. w G. Whitney and wife.
New York: John Campbell. Cambridge;
Frank Lewis. Boston; Il Lancaster.
Faston. Pa A & Stone. Boston: Geo F.
Hartman, J III Smith. Providence; w
Il Parker. Boston: John + SAMPSON
and wife. r l. Perry and wife. Boston;
o w Simons New Haven. James
Kennedy and wife. New York; Bill
Smith, Denver, Col; James Cashmah
Elanor Barry. New York.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
Governments HEALTH RESORT
The Hot Springs of Arkansas

Owned and controlled by the
U. S. government, and having
it's endorsement for the cure of
rheumatism, nervous prostra-
ton, blood and skin diseases,
female complaints, stomach,
liver and kidney troubles, in
somnia and all constitutional
disorders. 200 hotels of all
grades for all classes. Illus
trated books of information
sent on application. For rates
and information concerning
route, etc, apply to agents B.
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P. McCarty, G. P. A., Cincin-
natl, O.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18

The body Of Gen. O. H. Egbert, who
was killed in the battle Of Malinta,
Philippine Islands, was inferred at Ar.
lington yesterday afternoon, after an
impressive military funeral, attended by
nearly all the army officers now in
Washington, in full dress uniform, Sec.
retary Alger. and . number Of promi-
nent officials. This Il the first Philip.
pine hero to be buried In Arlington, but
there will be many more, - soon a.
Gen. Otis considers IL safe to ship their
remains.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
Sale Of PRIVILEGES.

List of privileges to be sold for the
grand carnival, peoples fair and great
racing meet to be held at Hillsboro Fai
Grounds on June 10, 20, 81 and %:
One peanut and lemonade stand.
One lunch and soft drinks stand.
One hoky poky stand.
One cigar, tobacco and fruit stand.
One icecream and cake stand.
One ice cream candy and popcorn
stand.
One hot waffle stand.
All bids must be sealed and mailed to
Bird Morgan, lock box $50, or left at
Fair Office in rear West End Grocery.
Reserve the right to reject any OF all
bids. Bids close June l. Reported on
same day. T. OTTo WILLIAMS, Sec.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
Job Printing.

Tie Job Department of the News
HERALD Office is equipped with the
latest and best designs Of type. Every
thing is modern and of the latest style.
This, combined with good workmanship,
enables us to execute the neatest and
most attractive printing. Our prices
conform to the times and we can save
you money on oil orders. All orders.
whether large or small. given equal at
tsntion. NEws-HERALp jon Rooms
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
bad B,ase In Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, O., May 15.-Fire which
broke out early Saturday morning in
the big department store of the Hoyt,
Kent, Seton Co., on Euclid avenue.
gutted the entire sixth floor. Goods
on the lower floors were much dam
aged by water. The total loss will be
about $4,000. The guests in the Co.
lonial hotel, which adjoins the de-
partment store, were greatly fright
ened and many left the building. The
hotel was not damaged.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
OHIO STATE NEWS.
ADVANCE IN WAGES.
Top Mill. La Belle Mill and Benwood
Blast Furnace Affected.

BELLAIRE, o., May 15.--At the Bel
mont mill, Top mill, La Belle mill, Of
Wheeling, and Benwood blast furnace,
OF Martins Ferry. O., are the large
iron works in this section of the Ohio
valley, all of which are the property
Of the Wheeling Steel and
Iron Co. of Wheeling, have granted
the 5000 employees an advance in
wages of ten per cent, taking effect
Monday. This increases the wages to
the standard price paid in 1892 and are
the last of the big iron mills to grant
the increase by the sixty-day adjust
ment All puddlers will be granted
six and one-half per cent.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
A Great Labor Meeting.

TOLEDO. O., May 15.-The managers
Of Mayor Jones have made arrange
ments with the railroads to run two
special trains to Columbus on May 81,
1t which time Mayor Jones will speak
before the laboring men of the state.
Trains will be run from other points in
the state and it is the purpose of the
Jones people to make this the greatest
labor meeting ever held in the state.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
Big Labor Convention at columbus.

COLUMBUS, O., May ia state labor
convention was called Saturday by
John F. McNamee, prominent labor
leader, to meet here June 1. The at
tendance will be large. The conven.
tion may decide on some political
course, but will adopt resolutions de-
claring for an eight hour work day,
public ownership of public utilities in
cities and states, the abolition of the
prison contract system and the taxa
ton of franchise values.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
Great Cruise for a Yacht.

PORT CLINTON, O., May 15.-The yacht
Louise will soon be fitted up for her
novel cruise up the lakes to Chicago,
thence through the drainage canal to
the Mississippi river and to the gulf,
finally arriving in Cuba.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-05-18
City's Legal Location.

COLUMBUS, O., May 16-An interest
ing syllabus was handed down by the
supreme court in the case of the city Of
Fostoria VS.. Elias Fox. It was held
that city partly situate in two coun-
ties has its situs in the county where
its municipal Offices and government
are located;. and must, when the action
is not local, be sued in that county.