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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22

What sight! Could anything be
more like fairyland! There stood half a
dozen little denizens Of the dense prime
val forest, sturdy and strong, and vet
standing under feet in height, dark tan
colored skin, with eyes like coal-black
diamonds, sparkling in their sockets.
Here were the Pygmies! Perhaps the
Oldest race OF people to be found any
where on Gcd's earth, here stood before
me, descendants of those who, $500 years
b. c., were known to the ancient Egyp-
tlans. No wonder we looked with awe
upon SO wonderful a race, and very nat
urally began to long to find out whether
they were really human beings or a
lower form IL creation. / had not long
70 walt In suspense, for upon questioning
this very strange little visitor, who, by
some extraordinary chance, could speak
the IorO language, known also to my
sell, found very keen intelligence. He
toid me the approximate number of his
tribe IN the following manner: Picking
up piece of dead stick, he broke it into
many pieces and placed these in long
row one by one, saying, as he did so:
That is chief like myself Having
put great number Of these bits of stick
on the ground, / asked him how MANY
men each little chief had, and these he
indicated in similar way, only making
each bit of stick refer to ten men. and
then | was able to find that the number
of his tribe was about 10000. In other
ways he showed his intelligence and keen
appreciation of a joke. The strains Of
music that proceeded from my English
concertina particularly charmed his saw
age little breast. Indeed, all the Pyg-
mics stood with wide-open mouths listen
ing to the strange sounds. One of them
was carrying a tiny wooden whistle, and
I asked the chief to tell him to blow it.
This he did, making a most piercing
sound. When l asked it's use he laughed
and then proceeded to tell me that it was
used for one Pygmy to call to another,
they can make themselves understood ac-
cording to the note and the number of
notes played.-A. B. Lloyd in Ainslee's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
MOODY NOT ALARMED.
Feeling Much Better and Denies At.
tack of Heart Trouble.

st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. sd. L. Moody,
the noted evangelist, who was taken i'll
in Kansas City yesterday and who was
obliged to cut short his meetings there,
arrived here today over the Missouri Pa
cific railway, accompanied by his private
secretary and DR.. r. M. Schouffier Of
Kansas City After eating hearty
breakfast at Union station, Mr.. Moody
continued the journey to his home in
Mortified, Mass, leaving over the Wa
bash at o'clock.
In an interview Mr.. Moody denied the
attack Of heart trouble suffered at Kan
sas City. He said it was only recur-
renee of a former trouble caused by over
work, and he was obliged to stop for the
time being. Mr.. Moody said he was feel
ing much better this morning and had
almost entirely recovered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
RUMORS DENIED.
Story that Dewey Would Take Vows
of Catholic Church.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 19.-Interest
was aroused today by the rumor that
Admiral Dewey would take the vows of
the Catholic church next Sunday. To
verify this story Father Mackin. Mrs.
Dewey's pastor, was sought out. When
asked if Dewey was to be taken into
membership at st. Pauls church on\Sun-
day he said: IF there is any such Step
contemplated | know nothing about it.
| have never seen the admiral but once
in my life, and that was the day mar
ried him. A similar story was started
before his marriage. That was utterly
without foundation, and I had to request
the denial of the story. This one seems
to have been started with as little foun-
dation. and SO far as I know has no
truth in it whatever"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
TAXES ARE PAID.
Transpol tation Companies Send in
Money to State Treasurer.

Madison, Wis, Nov. Ill Special. i
The Pullman Palace Car company has
paid it's tax to the state treasurer under
the assessment levied under the new law
to the amount of x3276.46; a rebate be-
ing allowed for tax already paid under
the old law. The Swift Refrigerator
Transportation company has paid its tax
of 4G0.29; the Armour Packing company,
$50 %: Cudahy Bros, S75.06. The Way
ner Sleeping Car company has been
heard from and viii send it's tax,
S4667.T0, in a day or two. Nome of the
express companies have yet paid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
THE CHARLESTON WRECK.
1t Big Turret Gums Can be Lifted the
Cruiser May be F1oated.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 1S.-The Gull
goa started today from Hong Kong for
the wreck OF the cruiser Charleston.
Naval officers here believe she carries a
force of wreckers in accordance with Adj
miral Watson's direction and at least SUI
ficierf plant to make thorough examin-
manage to approach the wreck and lift
off the big turret guns, it is believed that
the Charleston can be foated. The main
source of anxiety is the weather, which
at this time is; likely to be stormy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
JIM CORBETT WILL
FIGHT JEFFRIES
Articles will be Signed Next Tues
day and Jetfries will Fix
the Date

New York. Nov. IA match between
Jim Jeffries, the champion heavyweight
pugilist, and Jim Corbett, ex-champion.
was arranged today between Corbett per-
sonally and w. A. Brady for Jeffries.
The articles will be signed next Tues
day. Jeffries will have the fixing Of the
date OF the bout
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
Does Everything Backward.

Stephen Roesel. a Hamilton CO., butch
En-, was taken to Mercy hospital suffering
from some strange disease that battles
medical science. He is unable to talk
intelligently, though conversant with the
German and English languages; is I'M
able to write his name, but is able to
walk and eat hearty meal. His fellow
employees say he does everything back
ward; for instance, the other day he
picked up a butcher knife by the blade
almost severing his fingers. and attempt
ed to slice beef with the handle In
every line of work allotted to him he
started backward. Roesel is unconscious
Of the fact that he is doing his work
wr3rg.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Vienna has several women gravedig-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
Talks at an "Experience'' Social.

It was in an open Experiences meet
ing, and Brother Jones arose and said:
''Bretherin, I'm the man that put wa
ter in the milk
"An' I'm the man that drawed the wa
ter fer him. said Brother Brown, peni-
tently.
AN I'm the woman that MIXED the
cow and knowed all about it." sobbed
Sister Jones'
AN here's the man." said loud voice
from the rear, that sold EN- the cow an
amt got paid yitp'
Then Brother Jones was sorry he had
spoken, and was overheard to mutter, as
he reached for his hat, "Never did believe
in these experience meetin's, nohow!"-
Atlanta Constitution.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
Flag for a Nest.

A London pigeon recently took posses
sion of union Jack, kept in the bell
church for use on festive occasions, in
order to spare herself the trouble of
building a nest. On this flag she depos-
tied two eggs which she Matched success
f,,l1
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
what Do the Children DRINK

GCn't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place Of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made Of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades Of coffee, but costs
about II as much. AN grocers sell it. 15c
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22
Special to State People.

Commencing November 20 the Hotel
Davidson Milwaukee, make rate of 50
per day, American plan. This is to state
people only.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22

Special offerings for the holidays in all
lines of housefurnishing goods. You can
not afford to miss this sale.
Furniture. Carpets. Stoves Crockery.
NEW ENGLAND STORE, Milwaukee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22

1t has been discovered that the pro-
fession of prompter is more suited to
woman than to men, as their voices carry
better across the stage, and are less
audible in the auditorium.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22

The Klondike Nugget is semi
weekly paper, the subscription price Of
which is $24 per year; single copies,
% cents. Rough lumber is advertised at
$500 per 1000 feet
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22

|, driver. He ordered the others to be sent
to Bloemfontein.
Gen. Vessels said: ''Tell Cecil Rhodes
[ shall take Wesselston mine next Tues
day, and then he must stand the whis-
kies"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22

1t is estimated that 25O,0OO tons of
ice will be left over on the kennebec this
fall
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-11-22

Vienna has several women gravedig-
gers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
ON RESIDENCE STREETS.
Complaints About the Use of Public
Places for Business Purposes.

The District Commissioners have been in
receipt of many complaints recently rela-
tive to violations of the police regulations
prohibiting the occupation of public space
for business purposes. The great majority
of the complaints have references TO 1ner-
chants engaged in business in the resi-
Dental sections of the city, il being claimed
by the compliments that the merchants
make a practice of piling their goods more
than four feet beyond the building line, and
also hanging meat upon the awnings in
fl ont of their stores.
The Commissioners last May promulgated
a police regulation which authorizes the
owner or occupant of a store upon a street
not classified as q business street, to use
the space outside the front thereof during
the time his store is open 70 the extent of
four feet from the building line for the dis
with the store. But the Commissioners
be sold in any such store, no carcasses, nor
portions thereof, shall be SO displayed out
side of the building. The Commissioners
also explained, in promulgating the 1egula-
ton, that the privilege granted would not
authorize the permanent occupation of the
space in question, and that the permission
gianted would be subject. to immediate
revocation in the case of any one falling to
observe the conditions imposed by the regu-
lation.
Speaking of the matter today, Commits
sioner Wight said that the Commissioners
propose to strictly enforce the regulations
and that the chief of police will, therefore
be directed to arrest all offenders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS,
More Contributions TO the Texas Re
lief Fund,

The Texas relief committee through Mr..
John Joy Edison, treasurer, has received the
following additional contributions:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26

soldier, sailor or marine, and the widows
and orphans of our departed comrades:
Therefore be it
Resolved, That Encampment No. 2. Union
Veteran Legion. does hereby indorse the
action of Commissioner Evans in his man.
agement of the pension bureau and his
treatment of undeserving claims and claim
ants: and be 1t further
Resolved, That Encampment No .. U. V.
L., does most severely condemn the action
of other soldier organizations in hastily
passing resolutions defaming the commits
sioner of pensions without presenting the
alleged facts; be it further >''~
Resolved, That a COPY of tbesa reso,,,-
tons, properly signed and sealed by the Off
GERS of this erfcampment, be forwarded ia
the commissioner of pensions and that like
copies be gwen 70 the daily press
Boyer, E. Caldwell. John H. Plat, colonel
commanding; official. L. NJ. Kieffer adm.
tant. 'N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
Lieut.. Macfarland's First Gamma

Lieut.. Horace Macfarland, United States
navy, who has just been placed in command
of the gunboat Samar at Manila, is a Wash
ington man, and has many friends here
who are pleased to learn that he has gotten
his first command. The Samar is 2O0-ton
vessel, mounting four guns, which was
taken from the Spanish in the Philippines.
and is on duty in that archipelago Lieut..
mcfarland, who, after fine service in the
Cuban campaign, went on the Oregon to
Manila, was recently promoted to lieuten-
ant, junior grade, and placed in command
Joseph Macfariand and a brother of Henry
Macfarland Of this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
COMMISSIONER EVANS IND0RSED.
Action of Encampment No. z, Union
Veteran Legion of Philadelphia.


Veteran Legion of Philadelphia.
The following resolutions were recently
unanimously adopted by Encampment No.
2, Union Veteran Legion, of Philadelphia.
concerning Commissioner of Pensions Ev-
ans:
Encampment No. 2, Union Veteran Lee
gion, an organization composed of soldiers,
sailors and marines of the Union army. who
served their country during the civil war,
enlisting for three years prior to July l,
1863, and being discharged for wounds re-
ceived in action or at the expiration of
their term Of enlistment, having learned
through the public press that Mr.. H.
Clay Evans. commissioner of pensions, a
distinguished soldier, has been cruelty and
wantonly attacked by INSCRIPTIONS per-
sons. condemning his management of the
pension bureau; and Encampment No. z
U. V. L. knowing that Commissioner Ev-
ans has been the friend to many deserving
comrades, and believing that he is the
friend of every honest and faithful veteran
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
DECLARES FRANCE WAS BETRAYED
RepubIiaue franchise Criticises Re-
cent Trenty With United states.

The Republique Franchise of Paris, re-
ferring to the reciprocity treaty between
France and the United States. says:
washington dispatches announce the
contamination of the FrancO-American
treaty. An enormous blunder, against
which we endeavored to put the govern
ment on its guard. has thus been consum-
mated and NM. Miller and Delcasse have
betrayed French industry and agriculture
to the United States, and in these two
branches of our national production ruins
will be heaped on ruins.
'-True, the treaty has not yet been rati-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
TRY ALIENS E@NT.JEA@E.

: powder to Ee shaken into the Shoes Your feet
feel swollen, and hot, and get tired easily.
II you have smarting feet tight Shoes try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walking
easy Cures swollen, sweating feet, ingrowing
nails blsters and callous spots. Relieves corns
and bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort
Try 1t today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
for 25c. Trial package FREE. Address, Alien s.
Olmsted. L. Roy, N. Y. mylS-3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26

fed, and We affirm that it will not be
without discussion. Industrial and agricul-
tural associations on every side are in
deed, becoming agitated, and manifold
protests are being made; and when the
chamber reassembles the government will
find itself face to face with an opposition
formidably equipped with arguments. and
which will energetically lay bare the fatal
consequences of the convention which so
cruelty betrays French interests"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
launching of the Bailey.

The Navy Department has received noti-
hcation from the contractor of the 30-knot
torpedo boat Bailey. now building at Nor
ris Heights, n. Y. that she will be ready to
be launched August IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-26
Strike Did Not Materialize,

NEW YORK, July 26.-The strike of
freight handlers of the Pennsylvania rail-
road in Jersey City, which was threatened
to take place at noon today, failed to ma
terialize 1t is now believed the men will
continue at work at their former wages.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-02
The Farmers Loan& Trust CO.
10, 10, 20 & 90 William Street,
New York.

COUPONS AND DIVIDENDS DUE IN CO.
TOBER ARE PAYABLE AT THIS OFFICE
ON AND AFTER OCTOBER 1sT. 1899. AS
FOLLOWS:
Bellaire. Bridgeport 4 Martens Ferry st. R'y.
Cayadutta Electric II. r. Co.
Chippeway Falls Water Works Co.
Cory Water Supply Go.
Consumers Gas Co. Debentures.
Commercial Cable Co.
County OF St Louis.
Evansville 4 Terre Haute r. R. Co.. Mt. YER
non. Sullivan Co.. Coal and LIST General Mort
Eimira Water Co.
Jefferson City. Mo. Water Works Co.
Jacksonville. Madison L Indianapolis R. r.
Kearney City Water Co. Neb. LIST Mtge.
Keokuk Water Co. Cons'd Mtge.
Marinette City Water Co. LIST Mtge.
Menomonie WaterCQ lat Mtge.,
Mobile & Ohio r. X. Extension Mortgage.
Mobile 4 Ohio X. Il. Car Trust "R" and O."
Newark. Ohio Water Works LIST Mtge.
New Philadelphia Water Works Co. LIST Mtge.
Pelham Park Il. Il. Co.
Pittsburgh. Cincinnati. Chicago & St. Louis R'y
Co ~, per cent. series "A" and b"
Phoenix Powder Manufacturing Co.
st. Louis Merchants Bridge Terminal R'y Co.
1T. Paul City R'y Co.
Victoria, Texas. City OF.
DUE OCTOBER .. 1890.
Hornellsville Water Co.
DUE OCTOBER IS. 1899.
Baraboo Water Works Co.
Escanaba Water Works Co.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-02
Cricket.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 1.-The splendid bait
ting OF Prince RanJItslnhji's team was the
general topic OF oonvsrsation among cricksters
here to-day. The innings OF A. g. hacLaren
came in for especial praise, the skiliul manner
in which he treated the great variety OF bowl
ing exciting tho admiration Of all. Asked
what he thought OF MacLarsn us bat. Prince
RanitsinhJi said:
Il consider MacLaren. in a class all by him
self as the best batsman in England. and that
OF course. means the world. MacLaron no
doubt has the Same opinion Of the Prince. The
latter has become n general iayorite here. g.
J.. Jessop has shown himself to be tho a. l-round
cricketer thu English critics consider him. He
has been successful here in all departments OF
the game-,DattinG. bowling end fielding,
New Workers no doubt realize the calibre Of
the men they are TO meet on Wednesday and
Thursday. While the Prince does not speak
memhe,s Of the team have no hesitation in
saying that It 10 the strongest Aggregation OF
crick oters that ever left England, with the ex;
ception of the mixed amateur and professional
teams which have visited Australia.
The men all appear anxious to visit New
York. They will be quartsred at the Hotel Cas-
Teton. on Staten Island. during the New York
game. This will prevent any delay In beatAr
ming plays
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-02
LAWN TENNIS.
California Experts May Tour the East Next
Season.

California Experts May Tour the East Next
The four eastern lawn tennis experts. who
have been making tour OF the Pacific Coast
Whitman. Davis. Ward and Wright-reached
home last week. Theirlast exhibition matches
were played at Victoria. d. c.. two days before
they started east. The results OF these matches
were as follows:
First Day singles-Davis beat Foulkee. 81.
Ga: Ward beat Coward. o.. Is; Wright beat
Sewers. -. I'll: Whitman beat Davis. so, 4-d.
10; Ward beat FoulkeB. 60, 4-G. 81; Wright
beat Powell, 81. 81. Doubles-Whitman and
Wright beat Johnston and Pooley. ID. 81: Ward
and Davis beat Foukes and Malcolm. as, 60.
Second Day-Singles-Wright beat Foulkes. "a,
O.: Whitman Leaf Foulkes, ia, 60, g. Don
bes-WIrd and Davis beat Sewers and Powell. T-5.
-: Foulkes and Coward boat Ward and Davis.
"a. IS, SO.
Detailed re ports OF the cham pionshir m atches
at Monterey record the complete triumph OF
tho Fasteners in the singles and their unex-
pected downfall in the doubles. or the four
Pacific Coast players. Sumner Hardy was tho
only one TO score ut all against the visitors.
but he showed remark able form. His volleying
was fast and aggressive and he used decep-
tive backhand stroke for passing his opponent
when the latter got UP TO the net Hardy not
only heat both Wright and Ward In straight
heats but also forced Davis to the full five sets
and Whitman TO four. The summary OF tho
Monterey single matches follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-02
special Prize. for Dog. a, p.nbury,s Fair.

DANBuRY. Oct. 1.-The bench show OF dogs
will be an important feature OF the Danbury
Fair. which opens tomorrow. More than 400
entries have been made. Special prizes have
been donated by prominent kennol clubs and
medal for st. Demands. by the St Bernard
Club Of America; silver bowl. by Frank Jay
for bull dogs by the Bull Dog Club OF Anne rica /;
purse: by John Lorillard Arden. and other
prizes for various classes. by Singleton Yam
Terrier. the Pointer Club. the English Blood
hound Cluu. the Great Dane Club. and the
Irish Terrier Club. Among the more notable
exhibits will be those made by DR.. g A. Lou
Gest OF Boston. Frank Jay Gould Of New York.
Rupert OF New York. Mayor Edwin W. Fiske
OF Mount Vernon. William G.. Rockefeller OF
GREENWICH G.. II. Gooderhnm OF Toronto.
Arden Of New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-02
dividends aud 9nterest.

Win,lovy, Lanier s. Co.. II Nassau ST., N. Y. City.
THE INTEREST AND DIyIDENps on THE
FOLLOWING BONDS AND STOCKS ARE PAY.
ARLE AT OUR BANKING HOUSE ON AND
AFTER OCTOBER I'd, 1899.
Bedford Ind, Municipal SIS
Cleveland 4 Mahoning Valley Ry. Co. Registered ga.
Cleveland X Pittsburgh Il. r. Go. General mtge. AS
Dunkrk, Ind, Real Estate %.
Franklin. Ind, Mortgage 5s.
Unguaranteed ~. First Mortgage Ungusranteed
FL Land Grant IS.
Grand Haven. Mich. Funding os.
Lawrence burgh. Ind. Refunding ANS.
Monroe County. Ind Funding SIS. County o..
Pueblo. Col. Sewer is. -
Mortgage To- Series d. Second Mortgage 10 Be-
res K. Interest Third Mortgage Is Quarterly
Dividend. IN per cent. Special Stock.
October I'D.
Greenfield. Ind. Municipal rs, Series j..
PttsburRh Fl Wayne Chicago Ry Co. Quarter
ly Dividend. IN per cant REGULAR Stock.
October 10th
Pendleton, Ind. School os.
Pulaski County. Ind. Funding Is.
October 18th.
Greenfield. Ind. Municipal IS. Series l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-02
Held Up In Rrooklxn.

John Moran. OF Flatlands. was held up early
yesterday morning in Washington street. Brook
Ign. by Edward Marshall and James Keenan, Of
100 Pearl street. They robbed him OF silver
watch and 81 40 in cash. Policeman Bradley
OF the Fulton street station arrested the two
hiRhwaymen. The watch was found In Mar
shAll's possession while Keenan, had the m onoy.
They were arraiRned before Magistrate Bren-
ner In the Adams street police court and COM
mited to Jail for examination.