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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
The Pygmies of Africa.

The latest information about the
tribe of pigmies discovered by Mr. STAN
ley, inhabiting a forest-covered region
in Central Africa, comes from an Eng
lish traveller, Mr.. Albert B. Lloyd. He
traverseo the forest, and saw many of
the little men and women who inhabit
1t. He met none exceeding four feet in
height. They are timid, and cannot
look a stranger in the face, their eyes
constantly shifting. as in the case OF
monkeys They are perfectly formed
and fairly intelligent. They never leave
the forest, and have no settled habita-
tons. Their shelters at night are huts
two or three feet in height. Their arms
are bows and arrows and spears.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
Bird,s Nest Made of steel.

A steel birds nest was recently &C.
quired by the museum of Soleure, in
Switzerland. Soleure has an extensive
watch and clockmaking industry. and
thin metal filings are continually being
swept into the roads with the waste
from workshops. One day workman
noticed pair of wagtails gathering
steel filings shining in the sunlight and
carrying them to their nes,s. He made
an investigation and found that the
birds had constructed big nest almost
exclusively of steel filings. When the
brood of fedglings had flown the steel
birds nest was taken away and sent tn
the museum.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
A
CUBAN COASTING FLAG.

neither the Stars and Stripes, the Span.
ish flag, nor the Cuban insurgent flag ir
available, the United States war depart
ment, now responsible for all things Gu,
ban, has officially authorized flag for
the purpose.
This flag, like that of other Southern
and Central American states which
have seeded from the Spanish colonial
empire, is blue and white-the upper
and lower bars being blue, and the cen
trail bar white, bearing a single star
The single star is already an accepted
Cuban emblem, as it was in the case OF
the Texan republic, first detached from
Mexico and then incorporated in the
United States.
1t is a curious fact that the Cubans
are now actually without a nationality
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

Chlorosis and neurosis in young girls
are to be attributed largely to the abuse
of the piano, according to DR.. Waetz-
hold, a noted German specialist. Out of
1000 girls practicing before they were
~ years of age, 600 suffer from nervous
disorders later in life. The violin is
more disastrous in it's effects, but fewer
girls practice on that instrument. 1t
would be found upon diagnosis that
neither chlorosis nor neurosis is what
ails the unwilling hearers of much of
this practice. Observation-Disclosures
one-sis" is what ails them.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
CO Big Four Gift!'-Neely's Spanish-Ameri.
cnn War Panorama.

Contains 100 superb half,tone engravings,
made from photographs taken of our Army
in camp, on transports and in actual service,
Spanish and American Gun-boats Cuba, Ha-
vana, Manila, Landscapes, Architecture;
shows the manners and customs of the peo-
pie of our new Islands; Pictures of our He
roes-Dewey, General Charles King known
as Capt. Charles King, the author), Wheeler,
Hobson, Roosevelt, Sampson, Miles, Schley,
Shafter, Lee. Brooks, Carroll; Groups of
Officers, Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry, Ships,
Rifle practice, Spanish Soldiers, Insurgents,
Chickamauga, Jacksonville, Tampa, Last
Farewell Letters Home, Hospitals, Clara
Barton, Rough Riders, Santiago, San Juan,
Manila, the Beautiful Women of Cuba and
Manila.
The AIbum>is 51x8 inches, weighs II
ounces, printed on finest coated paper.
Sent FREE to any address in the United
States, Canada or Mexico for IL cents in
stamps or coin, to cover postage and pack
ing. Copy may be seen at any ticket office
of the Big Four Route.
Order at once as the edition is limited
Address WARREN j. LYNCH, General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, big Four
Route" Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark envelope "War Album"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
LUCINDY LISTENS.

Come, sit by me, Lucindy,
And hear what / would do,
Were you my little mother,
And doll like you.
If you a lovely secret
Should whisper in my ear,
would not keep on staring
AS If / did not hear.
And when you sang, Lucindy.
Your sweetest lullabies,
And said: 1.-The dear is sleeping,''
I'd try to close my eyes.
Or, s'pose that in the twilight
We two were taking tea,
! would pretend to eat, dear,
The bread you held for me.
In fact, my dear Lucindy,
I'd give my brightest curl,
Were you less like dolly,
More like little girl.
Esther A. Harding. in St. Nichola!
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

The western vault in the United
States mint now being constructed in
Philadelphia will, it is said, constitute
the largest strong box in the world. Its
various dimensions are upward of %,
SO and 10 feet and the several compart-
ments into which'it is divided will have
total holding capacity of $112,0G0,000,
To silver dollars, it may be noted, this
western vault will be devoted entirely;
the other two, east and north, being de.
signed to contain silver bullion and gold
coins respectively.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

Texas has woman Samson in Jennie
Robinson, colored, of Burleson county
Jennie weighs 447 pounds, and has
strength in proportion. According tc
the overseer of the plantation on which
she works she recently lifted piece
Of machinery which five brawny ne
groes had vainly attempted to raise
Another story is told of her. She was
riding stubborn mustang, which re-
fused to cross bridge. Jennie dis
mounted, tied the animals legs, threw
him on her shoulder, carried him across
the bridge and then continued hes
Journey!
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
A Straight TIP.
TNayyyW otAers
Gratitude
LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. 26,7ssl

"DEAR MRS. PINKuAM-I have many,
many thanks to give you for what your
Vegetable Compound has done for me.
After first confinement l was sick for
nine years with prolapsus of the womb,
had pain in LEFT side, in small of back,
a great deal of headache, palpitation
of heart and leucorrhea. l felt so
weak and tired that could not do my
work. / became pregnant again and
took your Compound all through, and
now have q sweet baby girl. ! never
before had such an easy time during
labor, and I feel it was due to Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. /
am now able to do my work and feel
better than have for years. cannot
thank you enough. y Mrs. ED. En-
LINGEB, DEvINE, TEX.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

A judge in western state deserves
to go to the head of the class. He
charged jury the other day as fol-
lows: eff you believe what the counsel
for the plaintiff has told you, your YER
dict will be for the plaintiff; but if, on
the other hand, you believe what the
defendants counsel has told you, you
will give your verdict for the defendant.
But if you are like me, and don't believe
what either of them said, don't know
what you will do" It's needless to say
that, having full confidence in the
court, the jury disagreed.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

William Decker, an eccentric individ
ual, who has been an infdel for many
years, was buried to-day at Shepard
Two years ago Decker had his coffin
built, and, according to his wishes, he
was buried in his front yard. The coffin
was painted bright red. On stone al
the head of the grave was inscribed
Here lies the body of William Decker
who always paid 100 cents on the dol
lar" The funeral services were con.
Quoted by an attorney instead of 6
minister, at the request of Decker.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

A local paper published long obit-
nary of man who had died in the COM
munity, closing the statement that
"a long procession of people followed
the remains to their last roasting
place" The family read the notice
and discovered the supposed error and
asked the editor to make a correction
in the word roasting" but he said he
could not do it until the seven years
back subscription that the deceased
owed had been paid.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
TWO ISLAND FLAGS.
Roth Have Made Their Appearance
Within n Space of Less Than a
Twelvemonth.

The appearance of new flag amorg
the national ensigns is a matter OF in
terest. within the last few years the
Cuban flag has become familiar, but it
has no official recognition-since nc
power has recognized the Cuban re-
cannot be used in the place
where, iii times of peace, flag is most
important, namely, on shipping. But
vessels engaged in the Cuban coasting
trade need distinguishing ensign;
and as under existing regulations
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

Some persons who are in a hurry
have the habit, instead Of writing the
day, month and year, Of simply using
the numerals for each. These people on
September next will date their letters
mot all people, but a large number
1880. How long will it be before q
similar collection of numbers occurs,
and how often will it occur in the TWEEN
tieth century? Perhaps 1-1-O1 might
be accepted and 2-2-22, meaning Cal
dlemas day, 1922, would certainly be
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
AMUSING EXPERIMENT.
How to Bore a Hole Through an Or
binary Pin Without n Lathe or
Other Machine.

You can bore a hole through pin
without any lathe or other machine.
All you need is a needle, two corks, a
bottle and two pocket knives. Fit one
of the corks firmly into the neck of the
bottle and cut Vshaped notch in the
top. Stick pin in the cork near the
top, so that it passes through the notch.
In the bottom of the other cork force
the eye end of the needle so that it is
held firmly in place. Open the two
pocket knives and stick the blades into
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

Belle Fallon, pretty 16-year-old girl
of Flushing, l.. l., is driving her grand
fathers public cab. At first she only
went out occasionally when the old
man was indisposed, but lately she
:akes The vehicle out all the time and
has become regular hackwoman. The
other lack drivers are complaining that
she gets most Of the trade.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
Wonderfully strengthened.

81 have been taking Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, Blood
Purifier and Liver Pills and feel won
derfully strengthened. Before using
your remedies was in terrible state;
felt like fainting every little while, I
thought I must surely die. But now,
thanks to your remedies, those feel
ings are all gone. "-MRs. EMILE
SCHNEIDER, 1874 HELEN AVE, DETROIT
MICH.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

A handy German who had served his
time to trunkmaker in Berlin started
in business in New York in Amsterdam
avenue and painted his own sign. 1t
read thus: "Gustaye Fritz, maker of
trunk sandbags." A policeman called
on him to examine the sandbags and
learned from the frightened Teuton
that he merely intended to announce
himself maker of trunks and bags"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

Decoration day this year will have
n double significance. In decorating
The graves of heroes of the civil war.
the memories of those brave fellows
who gave their lives in the recent Span.
lsh war should not be forgotten.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

Reliable Criterion.
kAzal&lss s':1!l L!23lEsgBa

Mrs. Newlywed-Oh, mother, wish I'd
never been born. George doesn't love me
any more. It's as plain as daylight.
Her Mother-Why, how can you tell?
"Well, I'm glad to know about it."
all our expenditures. The first month we
were married our living expenses amount
ed to $l04, the second month $S2, and last
month just $685.. And George says we're go
IN. Y. World
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

When President Seth Low gave ST.
100000 for Columbia colleges library
one of his friends protested that if he
kept on thus he would die poor man.
-"Well," he replied, Mrs. Low and |
have talked the matter over. We have
no children, and we love our relatives
too much to provoke them into con-
test over nv will"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

Twenty-Five years ago Russian lad
of 16 years arrived in Hays City, Kan,
direct from the River Volga. He was
dressed in sheepskin coat, and his
first act on stepping from the train
was to light his pipe with q flint and
steel. The other day Hays City inaug-
urated a fine electric light system of
which this Russian lad is the sole pro-
prietor.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

1t is reported that Mark Twain's
lawyers have bought for their client
the old frame house in which he was
born at Florida, Mo. 1t is said that the
new owner will renovate the place an6
restore it to the condition it was in dur.
Ing his boyhood.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

A young woman recently asked one
of the attendants at the public library
in a western town if she could get "a
book which told about Christ and had
Genesis and Exodus in it," The at
tendant suggested the bible, and she
said: perhaps that is the book !
want"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

An attack OF apoplexy which resulted
in the death of Charles T. Stuart, q
young banker of Passaic, N. j., is said
to have been brought on by tight lac
ing which Mr.. Stuart submitted to in
order to make up for female part in
burlesque given by himself and other
amateur actors.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

A warranty deed for an s0-acre tract
of mineral land in Jasper county, Mo-,
which was filed with the recorder at
Carthage few days ago bore revenue
stamps aggregating S344. The consid.
rration named in the instrument was
g2Al moo
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
Nurseries of Heroism.

II has been pointed out as an ex-
PLANTATION of Gen. Fred Funston's re-
narkable personal courage that he is
Of Virginian ancestry and grew up" in
Missouri and Kansas. The suggestion
Is recognition of the fact that extraor-
linary daring is characteristic of the
men of those three states particularly
and Of the south and west generally,
just as it is of Scotch Highlanders and
of Irishmen. 1t is so, of course, says
the New York World, and the reason of
it is that in the regions named physical
courage has been for generations a
necessary equipment of genuine man
hood, and as such has been cherished
and honored by public opinion. 1t is in
human nature to cultivate especially
those virtues that are most highly re-
garded by the community in which one
lives, and they are usually those virtues
that best minister to the welfare of thu
community by reason of their adapta-
ton to it's circumstances and needs.
In highly developed commercial COM
munity there is not less courage than
in regions where physical prowess is
especially valued, but it is directed to
different ends and assumes different
forms. The merchant or banker who
preserves his integrity at cost of his
fortune, and pays his debts from sense
of honor even when the law affords a
means of escape, is every whit as brave
as the hero who stands by his guns in
desperate conflict or swims rivers to
attack an intrenched foe. Always and
everywhere the true point of honor
is a readiness to do ones duty, whatever
it may be, in courageous disregard OF
personal consequences. The heroes are
not all soldiers by any means. They eX
list in every walk of life and every re-
gion breeds them.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

The widow of an Arizona editor re-
Gently had monument erected over her
husband. On it was cut in relief pair
of broken scissors and the motto AT
Rest"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

The naive simplicity of childhood
often recalls conditions that parents
would fain conceal. One Chicago wom-
an relates an incident which occurred
while she was calling on friend, re-
lates the Evening News. The maid
ushered her into the parlor and an
nounced that "Mrs. - would be in in
just moment" Seating herself in a
chair that CHANGED to be by the curtain
separating the parlor from the next
room, the visitor waited. The ad1oin-
ing room attracted her attention.
There were sounds of struggle, then
the voice of the little daughter of the
lady of the house was heard saying in
tone of firm determination: "Tom-
pany or no company, mamma, l will
not have my fathe wathed with rag
made wet on your tongue"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

That Philadelphia girl who sued her
sweetheart for $4,000 because he
squeezed her hand too hard has strewn
more tacks in the already rocky road
of courtship. With damage suits in the
squeezes and microbes in the kisses, it
will be the prudent caper for the love-
iorn swain to do his counting by wire
less telegraphy.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

While blasting out rift OH his farm
near Union Center, Pa, recently Will
liam Rackylft came upon large black
snake. The reptile was sluggish, and
evidently had just feasted after its win
ter sleep, but when Rackylft got club
it coiled itself and showed fight. After
some maneuvering he got near enough
to deal the reptile fierce blow on the
head. There was terrific report, and
Raelylft was hurled violently TO the
ground. The. shock stunned him for
several moments. When he got up he
found that the snake had been blown to
bits, all that was left being piece of
its tail. For time it seemed incompre-
hensible. Then Rackylft saw thatsome
of the dynamite used in blasting the
rock was missing, and it is supposed
that the snake gobbled the explosive
along with some particles of flint, and
that the blow on the snakes body had
been the cause of the explosion.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
Awful Compctition.

Old Lady, suppose, poor man, that YOU
have Jared badly because of hard times.
Weary Walker-Yes, mum. So many PEG
pie bein' out O. work makes an awful COM
petition fer us fellers ten struggle agin.-
Philadelphia Record.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
Summer Resorts.

Many delightful summer resorts are stu
ated on and reached via Southern Railway.
Whether one desires the seaside or the
mountain, the fashionable hotels or coun-
try homes, they can be reached via this
magnificent highway of travel.
Asheville, N. c., Hot Springs, N. c., Roam
Mountain, Tenn, and the mountain resorts
of East Tennessee and Western North Caro-
lina-"ThS Land Of the Sky"-Tate Springs,
Tenn, Oliver Springs, Tenn, Lookout
Mountain, Tenn, Monte Sano, Huntsville,
Ala, Lithia Springs Ga, and various Vir-
ginia Springs, also the seashore resorts are
reached by the Southern Railway on con-
venent schedules and very low rates.
The Southern Railway has issued hand
some folder entitled Summer Homes and
Resorts" descriptive of nearly one thou
sand summer resorts, hotels and boarding
houses, including information regarding
rates for board at the different places and
railroad rates to reach them.
Write to c. A. Benscoter, Assistant Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Southern Railway,
Chattanooga, Tenn, for copy of this
folder.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

The most engaging characteristic of
the South American newspaper is its
urbanity. 1t is bowling and smiling and
giving assurances of distinguished
neutrality-suspicious. all through.
Thus-from the Venezuela Herald just
at hand. Just as we are going to
press we learn with pleasure of the ar
rival here from New York of our re-
spectacle friend, Mr.. Albert B. Roeder,
with his distinguished family, and also
that of his esteemed brother, Mr.. Max
well L.. Roeder, who is accompanied by
his distinguished wife" The HERALD
explains that A. B. Roeder is "the SON
in-law Of Mr.. John e. Searles, of the
renowned sugar trust" and that the
visit of such worthy guests" will
doubtless bear beneficial results to the
mining and other interests in general
of this country"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

Rev. (now Bishop Joseph S. Key, wrote-
1--WE gave your Teethina (Teething Pow
ders) to our little grandchild with the hap
piest results. The effects were almost mag
ica and certainly more satisfactory than
from anything we ever used"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
Very Busy.

May and Edith are sisters, four and five
years old respectively. May had been very
naughty, and mamma had taken her over
her knee to administer corporal punish.
ment, vixen Edith suddenly pushed the door
ajar and peeped in. Turning her chubby
face as far round toward her sister as her
peculiar position would admit, May said
very gravely:
Go out, Edie, don't you see I'm busy?"
1t is needless to add that mamma granted
espite-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

The once powerful Farmers alliance
in Kansas is now ruiz almost entirely
by women.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01

A small-minded contemporary in an
editorial with the caption: What Is
the Matter With Our Colleges?" peev-
ishly complains of the failure to pass
the examination for second lieutenants
in such advanced studies as English
grammar, arithmetic, geography and
general history, and exclaims: IF col
leges do not teach these things, what in
the name of common sense do they
teach?" Well, says the Chicago Post,
among other things, they give most
capable instruction in rowing, base
ball, football, polo, golf, tennis, yacht
ing, lacrosse and rifle-shooting, and it
is our private opinion that second
lieutenant who has mastered these arts
and sciences is in fair way to become
hero in time of war and lion in peace.
a year ago we might have been at a loss
to meet the argument of our fretful
contemporary, but in these halcyon
days of our first empire we know the
tremendous influence of our colleges in
providing the country with rough rid
ers and sharpshooters. Away with
such paltry criticism!
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-07-01
wireless TelegrapnH IL t,ld.

In all the present hue and cry over
wireless biography" people are apt
to forget what was done Ga1y years
ago, says the Electrical Review. The
first experiments with the electrical
transmission of intelligence without
conducting wires were made 6S years
ago. In 1881 James Bowman Lindsay.
of Dundee, Scotland, conceived the idea
of conveying electric signs across water
without the use of wires, and actually
did so convey them across the Tay river.
He even went so far as to express the
opinion that signals might be conveyed
across the Atlantic, and in the printed
proceedings of the British association
for 1859 his method is briefly described
Lindsay was an extraordinary man.
From humble weaver he advanced 20
the position of science teacher, and in
the advertisement announcing the
opening of classes, which appeared in
the Dundee Advertiser of April II, 1884.
he predicted the electric light and the
use of electricity for driving machinery
and other purposes. In 1885 he publicly
exhibited an electric lamp in Dundee.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-27
Spain,s Greatest Need.

Mr.. R. P Olivia, of Barcelona,
Spain, spends his winters at Aiken,
81 C. Weak nerves had caused severe
pains in the back of his head. On
using Electric Bltters, Americas
greatest blood and nerve remedy. all
pain soon left him. He says this
grand medicine is what his couatry
needs. All America knows that it
cures liver and kidney trouble, pur-
iiies the blood, tones up the stomach,
strengthens up the nerves, puts vim,
vigor and new life into every muscle,
nerve and organ Of the body. II weak,
tired or ailing you need it. Every
bottle guaranteed, only so cents. Sold
by A.. w. Foreman's and Peoples
drug stores.