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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

bone. A second later the keeper,
who ran to his masters assistance,
was bitten through the calf of the leg.
These bites are not fatal as the boa
has no poisonous faugs.
The serpent, having shaken itself
free after the attack on the men, made
at once for the tree, around which j.
curled, while its elongated head
darted in every direction, with its
small eyes flashing in the dark, and
its tongue protruding five or six
inches. All this happened in less
than twenty seconds.
The balloons no sooner caught sight
OF their hereditary enemy than their
previous excitement increased to
frenzy. Their howls were terrible.
They tore through the cage like a
whlrlwind, making tremendous jumps
or running with indescribable swift
ness. Now they were hanging by one
arm from the top of the cage, the next
moment they crouched in a corner.
showing their long teeth, their black
stubby names raised IL terror, their
! cheeks apparently swollen out of all
proportion. / noticed that the
moment the director entered with the
serpent both balloons tried to gain the
trap door, which they recognized to
| be their only salvation, and every
movement they afterward made was
calculated to bring them nearer to
this avenue of escape. And inasmuch
as almost simultaneously the snake
got loose, and as the boa saw through
the apes manmuvre, which threatened
its own suddenly awakened appetite.
| the trap door became at once the focus
of operations.
The snake covered the trap door.
either by its head and neck, or, leav-
ing the tree, curled up in front of it..
its yawning mouth raised high. its
body in slauting position like can
non threatening the side of ship
While the balloons displayed the ut
most agitation the snake was cool and
deliberate. It's eyes ever followed
the rapidly moving figures. Sud
denly the boa threw itself forward.
missing the male baboon by hair,
and moment later the giant ape dis
| appeared through tho trap door, risk
ing Jump from the ceiling.
This i'll success naturally increased
the boa's anger. Disengaging itself
from the tree, it curled up directly in
front of the trap door. Then and
there the director of the Zoo tried to
dislodge the serpent, and was bitten
in the hand for his trouble. But
while the serpent's jaws were thus en-
gagged, Mrs. Baboon, vaulting over
the boa's drawn-out form. followed
her lord and master. The trap door
was at once closed.
The fight, in which only human
gore had been shed, lasted exactly
six minutes and n half The boa
could only be removed after twelve
hours, and after she had devoured n
big dog, which she swallowed whole.
When, following the repast, the
snake was in a lethargic state, she was
wrapped in blankets and dragged
away. but the cage had to be scrubbed
and disinfected before the balloons
would return to their living rooms.
Now it has been found necessary to
keep women from going near the
baboon cage, as the appearance of
females throws these animals into the
utmost excitement In South Africa
male balloons often terrorize the
female natives.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

Tan Ssu-tuug, who was seized and
bcheaded, together with five other
prominent members of the reform
party, may be we'll regarded as near n
hero as China is likely to produce. He
had ample time TO escape, but refused
to fly from the wrath 90 come remark
ing that me wished to meet death as n
"ilao Hantzu" Ia good son Of Ham.
What does it matter" he said, eff q
few of us die? In all Western coun-
tries blood has flowed like water i'm tho
cause Of reform. Let my blood be the
first shed in the great cause. China
Gazette.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

Startling innovations are being
made in the Advertising world. The
latest and most significant is the con.
tract made by the Kansas City Star,
one Of the leading daily papers Of the
West, with Jones Bros large depart.
ment store in Kansas City 20 do all
their advertising for ten per cent. Of
the profits, and we understand that
the arrangement is proving satisfac.
tory and profitable TO both parties.
The Star puts in two pages Of adver.
Using for this firm on Sunday, and
carries large ad every day during
the week, and while at their regular
advertising rate, this would make an
enormous advertising bill, yet IL IL
said that their part Of the net profits
more than covers the bill From this
condition we deduce the fact. that
while there is no more business risk
in large sums properly invested in ad.
vertisiDg than in any other branch Of
business, few, even Of the most pro.
gressive and successful business firms,
have the courage to invest sufficient
amount of money in advertisiug-th
full amount that will bring profitable
returns. This opens mp the important
question where is the limit to profit
able advertising?" Does even Mr..
Wanamaker do all the advertising that
would be profitable in his business?-
y. Fred Mitchim, in the Ad Writer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21
Avoiding Wartime Raid..

J. II. Gore writes an article for
st. Nicholas on Hiding Places in
War Times" In describing a house
on debatable ground that had many
secret hooks, the author says:
The house had cellar with a door
opening directly ont upon the "bie
road, and never did a troop, large or
small, pass by without countless SOL
diers seeking something eatable in
this convenient cellar. 1t was never
empty, but nothing was ever found. A
partition had been run across about
three feet from the back wall, so near
that even close inspection would not
suggest space back Of it; and being
without door, no one would think
there was room beyond The only
access to this back cellar was through
trap-door in the floor of the room
above. This door was always kept
covered by carpet, and in case any
danger was imminent, a lounge was
put over this, and one of the boys,
feigning illness, was there put to
bed" In this cellar apples, preserves,
picked pork, etc, were kept, and its
existence was not known to any one
outside the family.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

The dignity of the Duke of Orlean,
received a rude shock in an accident
which has just occurred.
While travelling from Brussels to
Vienna he engaged saloon carriage.
which requires the payment of twenty
tickets of the Belgian tariff or twelve
tickets OF the German tariff. The
Duke elected 10 pay the German rates.
The officials at Brussels protested,
but after scene on tho platform the
train started. In spite OF this n tele-
gram was sent TO the frontier. Ger.
man official appeared in the carriage,
and demanded the payment of the
difference. The Duke refused, aud
the German official said.
VERY well. We will uncouple the
carriage and shunt your Highness TO
a cold siding until you pay"
The Duke pnid.-New York Times.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21
The OmnIpresent Brlll.h rlar.

when q Frenchman leaves his
country for Tonkiu his nerves are ir-
ritated and his eyes offended the whole
way out by that hateful flag Of Eng
land, which seems 20 give laws 20 tho
entire globe You hardly meet with
any other flag ON the sea. You find it
at Alexandria and at Port Said. in this
land of Egypt, which lies under that
hypocritical protectorate which the
English Foreign Office is about 20
transform into n definite conquest.
Then, again, you come across it in
Perrin, in the Red Sea, and at Arden.
which commands the entrance OF the
Indian Ocean. Colombo comes into
view, and, heavensl it is the Same
old rag over again. At Singapore
you have come Co regard the Union
Jack as q matter Of course, and you
begin 10 speculate ON how long IL will
take TO fly from Singapore to Bang.
kok One can hardly imagine, till he
has experienced it, the relief felt by
the arrival ut Saigon and by tho sound
OF French bugles and the sight Of our
beloved tricolor Depcche Coloui.
ale.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21
Good OPENING For Amerlcnn Encknrs.

Consul Prize, of Munich, advises
American travelling agents in Germany
to discard American methods in deal
ing with buyers. Engagements should
be made ahead, as access to buyers is
much more difficult than i'm America.
An admission that the buyer knows
1t ALL is a trump card. There is a
large business i'm the manufacturing
centres in iron fittings, engineers
supplies, etc In Southern Germany
tho market is good for boots am
shoes, labor-saving machinery of ali
kinds, and chairs, particularly rock.
ing chairs. The Consul says he has
not seen one of the latter in the city.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

Advsrtisensnts will be inserted a enc asliA
per square for the frst inssrtion aad afSy
Local, Bssiness and Special n,tios. n.
censs . ltns. and no notice insertsd for u
than sas dollar.
Legal advertisements will be Inserted a
the rates allowed By law and will, In all esses
DO required upon delivery Of certified copy.
CHAn07s ron AUTOBIOGRAPHY
coanty eGoers, %; State and Congress, $40.
Terms for 6taniinE advertisements made
krevn On application 70 the publisher.
jos PRNrIro executed with nsatness and
falspstsh! aS-Order By mail vill reosivs
pF<0De esssntioo-
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21
AZ OId-Fa.hIoned snrrsr.

An old-fashioned supper was given
by q literary club in Maine city re-
Gently. The table had for a center.
piece a large pumpkin, which was SUR
rounded by strings Of cranberries.
Suspended from the chandelier and
carried TO the four corners Of the table
we're strings Of dried apples. Ateach
plate was red apple followed and
holding Q lighted candle.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

FACT that
cannot be too
strongly EN-
p Ii a $ re d is
that if you
could KIN ow
Mrs. Mead,
with her sweet
dignity n II d
w e | / br Q d
IN n N IL @ + of
speech, t h j s
8 story would
mean m IL C h
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

Denmark exports caulinower seed
10 Austria, Australia, France, Great
Britain, Germany, Russia, South
America and the United States.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

But Memory stands with outstretched
hand
Alone on that alien shore:
Where the graves are made, her feet are
stayed
Stayed-never to wander more.
Forever she stands with outstretchel
hands,
Her white brow bound with yew;
And, over the walls OF the hills she calls,
And over the seas wide blue.
Her cry is the cry of the Bonded sky
And the cry OF the voiceless clay,
Aud the soundless depths where Nature
keeps
The mystery OF her sway
Not breeze but brings on its rushing
wings
Her message again and again:
light
As was ever fought by men"
Robert Burns Wilson, In New York Sun.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21
ON SAN JUAN HILL.

All Il now still on San Juan hill,
And over Ell Caney's ground
Soft shadows float, and the wooddovs's
note
Is the only living sound.
The palm trees stand In a dream like
land,
And the hot winds faint and die
On the tasselled mass OF the guinea
grass
And tho coffee bushes dry.
The tufted mirth OF the patient earth
And the mystery OF the trees
Are ever the same, and the wars rcd
flame
Disturbs not the dream OF these.
The trenches abia=s, through the dreadful
days,
Lie bleached I'm tho troplc sun,
Aud the smell OF death with the sitting
breath
or the battle is passed. and done.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-02-21

The Snake Was Put I'm a Cage at the vi
emma Zoo To Drive the Apes 10 Bed, aud
Few People Had u Chance to See "A
Weird aud Thrilling Spectacle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
ONE GENT
NAVAL CADETS FORMATION.
An Important Event at The Beginning
Of The Session at The Naval
Academy.

The first l o clock formation of the
new academic year OF the Naval Acad-
emy drew number of visitors there yes
terday. Flushed with the addition Of a
full fourth class, the battalion stretched
from the upper quarters to the main ave.
nue. OF the academy. Adjutant Steele
thoroughly inspected the alignment of
the corps before he gave the order.
'FRONT.'" and marched to the center and
saluted Commander Timmons
He read large number of orders. in
Guiding the usual one of assignment OF
cadets to their several duties as superin-
tendents of floors and 10 other Official
positions. The special orders were for
the fourth class to report TO the gymnas-
ium every evening for setting-up drill !:
that hrst classmen should be their IN
structors; next week all cadets were to
have setting-up- drills: first classmen were
given special privileges TO visit the steam
ship department TO consult the models
there; and, finally, on accoun: of diph-
liberia in several places in Annapolis, a
strict quarantine was ordered against
them.
Then the order Right" was given,
and the battalion swung around into the
mess-hall. the "plebes" of few weeks
standing up to the strict military bearing
required in "the greatest naval school in
the world" with so much skill as not TO
be discerned from the upper classmen.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
Naval Cadets Foo. Ball Schedule.

Among naval cadets who arrived Sat-
urday was John A. Spilman. OF Virginia,
manager of the Naval Academy football
team. The captain is Cadet Ward X.
Workman, OF Montana, who has been at
the Naval Academy two weeks practic-
ing with the team. Manager Spilman
announces the following football sched-
ule, all games taking place at the Acad-
emy. except the game with West Point,
which takes place at Franklin Field.
Philadelphia:
October cadets VS.. Princeton.
October I4-Cadets VS.. Georgetown.
October 2I-Cadets VS.. Pennsylvania
State College.
November cadets VS.. University OF
North Carolina.
November II-Cadets VS.. Trinity Col
lege.
November IS-Cadets VS.. Lehigh.
November z5-Cadets VS.. University
OF Columbia, of New York.
December 2-Cadets VS.. West Point.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
Homing Pigeon Race

The Annapolis district of the n. A. A.
Ii. p. +. held their so mile young bird
race yesterday. Owing to the fact that
the telegram announcing tie start was
delayed in transmission number Of the
fanciers neglected to watch their lofts
and in consequence the race is some
what unsatisfactory. The following is
the order Of arrivals and their speed.
John dep. Douw first place. o43.4 yards
per minute; John dep. Douw second
place. o36 yards per minute; w Fl.
Rullman third place. o3I.7 yards per
minute; J. b. Flood fourth place. o12. O
yards per minute; Medford Roe, fifth
place. 1857 yards per minute; MedfOrd
Roe sixth place. 8o5 6 yards per minute
J. B. Flood seventh place, S77.4 yards
per minute; w. H. Rullman eighth place,
$40 yards per minute; J. L. Thomas
ninth Place, 1884 yards per minute
J. L. Thomas tenth place. $3.50 yards
per minute; A. L. Baker eleventh place.
1880 yards per minute; A. L. Baker
twelfth place, TT o yards per minute.
Messrs. Douw and Rullman were the
only ones that were watching for their
birds. the rest having given up expecting
them. The time made was fair consider
ing the wind, which was directly against
the birds. The birds were liberated at
Montseal. Va. at s o'clock a. m. and
reached their lofts about I7.45. The
next race will be from Bedford City, zoo
miles, on October 9th.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
Diphtheria Stamped Out

The efficient health officer of Annap-
oils, DR.. w. S. Welch, has been busy
the past week fumigating and disintect-
ing houses in localities where diphtheria
lately prevailed. BY the aid OF expen-
sive apparatus lately purchased by the
city, and persistent and indefatigable ei-
forts. DIR. Welch thinks he has effectually
stamped outthe disease in infected places.
He. however, earnestly asks the co-opera-
ton and assistance Of all householders in
keeping their premises clean. SO that no
lodgment of disease germs may be in
vited. Mr.. John r. Sullivan, the city
commissioner, has also ably seconded
the efforts of the health officer by having
the streets and cutters plentifully sprink-
led with lime.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
BALTIMORE PRESpYTERY.
Fall Meeting at Frederick City, Md.

Fall Meeting at Frederick City, Md.
The two hundred and fiity.eighth
stated meeting of the Presbytery Of Bal
timore will begin in the Presbyterian
Church at Frederick this evening, and
continue until Wednesday evening. in
elusive. This is known as the fall meet
ing and is one of the most important
held by the Presbytery. The Baltimore
Presbytery includes Baltimore city and
Western Maryland and about seventy
hve ministers comprise its membership.
A number of calls will be extended TO
ministers during the session. There will
be meetings Tuesday and Wednesday
from 9 a. m. to / ?. 80 p. m. and from TO
5 p. m. which will be open to the public.
The church in which the Presbytery
meets has recently undergone thorough
change. and will be rededicated .o-mor-
row night at which time the Rev. Dr..
Babcock, of Brown Memorial church.
will preach the dedicatory sermon. The
meeting will be one OF the most interest
ing held :or many years.
Rev. George s. Bell. pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church, this city, left today
for the meeting.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
Mems Fall Underwear.

Mems Gray Merino Shirts and
Drawers, worth soc for. ....... 25
Mems White and Camel Hair Meri-
no Shirts and Drawers, worth 3oc rs
Mems Fine Yeager Knit Fleece lin
ed Shirts and Drawers in several
different patterns and colors, reg
ular price soc, for. or.............. 80
Mems fine fieeced ribbed Shirts and
Drawers, assorted colors, regular
value o5c for. Is
Mems canton flannel Drawers, made
with double stitched seams and
seat. worth Csc, for. or....... 25
Mems extra heavy canton flannel
Drawers for. 25
Ladies fleeced ribbed Underwear,
worth 25c, each. h.............. rs
Ladies' heavy fleeced ribbed Shirts
with silk taped neck band. with
pearl button, worth soc. EACH. 25
Children swhte Metino Underwear
edeh. ......... .loc, 15c, I'd
Boys fieeced Yeager Knit Under
wear, worth 3oc' foi each. $500. ~
A lew Ladies fine bleached sum-
mer vests with taped neck and
sleeves regularly sold for Isc each.
, . ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
Music by the Naval Academy Band
from ! to 8 2. NJ, during which
time no goods will be sold.

At last after months of preparation, we throw
omen wide our doors and cordially invite the entire COM
mmy to lesuely inspection of the largest and hand
sme Department Store this side of Baltimore. 1t has
taken us long long time to reach this proud and aus
rous occasion but have the satisfaction OF feeling
that our thousands of friends will be delighted when
they see how we have arranged everything for their
comfort and convenience and how each new and novel
feature conducive to good and economical storekeeping
has been taken advantage Of.
This hgnew store is a marvel of Annapolis push,
pluck and enterprise grown from acorn to mighty
oak-a mered and won by always keeping faith
with the people liberal methods-square, upright deal
mg and truthful advertising. Eleven years ago, with
slender capital this business began in small unpreten-
uon store 1t Immediately grew in popular favor, be-
cause sold goods cheaper than others Steadily, con-
Sany We forged ahead, striving to win the peoples
confidence working with might ard main to sell more
We could sell cheaper SO that in eleven years an i'm
nenSe business has been established, which has grown
0snch proportions to compel to seek much larg-
TquaTteTS, which we have found in new building
about to be dedicated. But matter how large we
may become shall never depart from our cast-iron
" Of according the fair and courteous treatment
Am will be to sell good goods cheap and to share with
o customers in the way of lower prices every advan
aSe our cash buying gains for us
Don't forget he Opening Night, and bring your
1eads with You Everybody welcome everyone as
N'ei nice time
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.,
John Oliver. of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
al was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow. eyes sunken.
tongue coated. pain continually in back
and sides. no appetite-gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given me up. Fortunately. a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;'
and 10 my great joy and surprise, the
FIRST bottle made decided improvement,
continued their use for three weeks,
and am now a we'll man. know they
saved my life, and robbed the grave of
another victim. No one should fail
Try them. Only 50 cents. guaranteed.
at Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
washington IS READY.
AWAITING THE ARRIVAL
OF DEWEY.
The Presidents Greeting And The Ma
tion's Sword Await Him.

Elaborate preparations have been made
to give Admiral Dewey a glorious and
mighty welcome when he returns to
Washington this evening. the nation S
hero. His arrival in ,ha, city will be
signali1ed by an admirals salute of II
guns, and a pandemonium of noise from
all the cannon, bells and steam whistles
in or about the city.
From this time until late in the night
his presence will let loose the kindled
enthusiasm OF the thousands who have
been eagerly awaiting his coming. A
civic parade OF IL .ooe men is only a
small part Of the first nights proceed
ings. for an immense throng OF the peo-
pie will file before him for an hour. their
number being limited only by broad
width of Pennsylvania avenue. The
Admiral and the President will occupy
a reviewing stand just south Of the Treas
ury Building and facing Pennsylvania
avenue.
THE SWORD PRESENTATION.
Tomorrow will be the great day of the
CeleDTatlonI however, lot tncu Admiral
Dewey is to be escorted to the Capitol
by the President and his Cabinet and a
fine military escort, and presented the
sword voted to him by Congress. The
Admiral will ride in the same carriage
with the President. The exercises will
be brief. They will take place on a re-
viewing stand erected on the east front
OF the Capitol and facing the broad es-
planade on which many thousands Of
persons gather every four years to wit
ness the inaugural ceremonies. A larger
crowd than witnessed any of these Presi-
dental exercises will fill the grounds.
Governor Lowndes and staff. escorted
by Troop A, of the Maryland National
Guard. in command of Captain Joseph
w. Shirley. and the Fifth Regiment Vet
eran Corps. in command of Captain F.
w. Ward. will head delegation of Bal
timoreans and Marylanders in general in
the parade in honor of Admiral Dewey
tomorrow. The dinner which President
Nc Kinley will give in honor of Admiral
Dewey will be one of the most magnih-
cent banquets ever served in the White
House.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-02
The Merry Makers at the Opera House
Tonight.

The Plunger," comedy which is
truly comedy. will be the opening bill
OF The Merry Makers at the Opera House
tonight. The play was built several
years ago for laughing purposes. That
is what the author claimed. so do not be
disappointed, for il you expect to weep.
wait until later in the week. II you 60
to see "The Plunger," as presented by
The Merry Makers, you'll forget your
self for two and one half hours. OF
course. you may disturb your conversa-
tive neighbor by your boisterousness at
the funny songs and witty sayings in
"The Plunger." but we'll warrant you II
forget your cares. During all this week
The Merry Makers will be seen at the
Opera House in a repertoire OF brilliant
comedies and dramas, presenting diff
ferent bill at each performance. Matinee
Saturday 10 and 20 cents, and at night
the prices will be IS, IS and IS cents.
Ladies tickets tonight if reserved before
Is n m