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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
The Exceptions.

The Exceptions.
Theater hats aren't always h1sh,
In spite of the funny man,
And country chaps are sometimes fly,
In spite of the funny man,
Her fathers dog is not always wild;
Sometimes you'll find a well-bred chllo
And mothers-in-law are sometimes mlld,
In spite of the funny man.
Prohibitionists don't always yearn TO
drink,
In spite of the funny man,
And Charlie occasionally taxes
think,
In spite of the funny man,
Policemen's feet aren't huge at all;
The plumbers bill is sometimes small,
And messenger boys don't always crawl
In spite of the funny man.
The poets don't have to live on air,
In spite of the funny man,
Those front row men sometimes nave
hair,
In spite of the funny man.
Sometimes brand new joke IS sprung
Sometimes the ballet girl is young,
And sometimes wives are not all tongue
In spite of the funny man.
Society girls at balls wear clothes.
In spite of the funny man,
Sometimes a man pays what he owes,
In spite of the funny man,
Sometimes the typist is plain in face;
Sometimes the church deacon is not at
the race:
In fact, this world is quite a decent place,
In spite of the funny man.
-Tit-Bits.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

Red Seas to the commerce of the
world by stopping navigation at Gil
braltar and Alden.
The policy which governs the Brit
ish government in the Mediterranean
and Red Seas has prevailed elsewhere
and any one who is curious to observe
to what extent the British govern
ment controls maritime affairs by the
possession of strategic points and is
lands can enlighten himself by CLAN
cling over a map of the world, when he
will find that the earth is girded by
lines of British fortresses, which
have been established in the last CEN
fury and half. Great Britain is thus
the policeman Of the ocean, all seas
being patroled by ironclads displaying
the union jack
liable English dependencies which lie
along the North American coast of
the Pacific have received comparative
~ little attention. Now it appears
that the British government has be-
come thoroughly aroused to the i'm
portance of it's great Pacific colony
and means to establish at Esquimault
a naval station of the first class, which
will be the rendezvous for the Pacific
fleet. Esquimault has been but re-
Gently selected as a suitable point and
consequently it's name is to most
readers rather unfamiliar. 1t is sit
uated on a beautiful and commodious
bay, three miles to the west of the
city of Victoria, on the island of Van
couver. 1t is thus in an important
sense the fortress which will protect
the capital of British Columbia from
foreign attack. 1t is said that at first
the propriety of establishing a station
at Victoria was suggested, but the
close proximity of fine bay and har-
Dor led to the selection of Esquimault
rather than of the capital as the prop
er site. Esquimault will defend not
only the capital of British Columbia,
but also, among others, the important
city of Vancouver on the mainland
and the western terminus of the Ca
madam Pacific railroad.
At present Esquimault is a station
in embryo. Extensive docks have
been built and Notifications begun,
but the town now consists for the
most part of the houses of employees
and workmen. The extent of the gov
ernment's preparations, however, in
dicates work of the most extensive
chara cter, and in the next two or three
years Esquimault will become the site
of great workshops ard foundries,
" here shipbuilding will be carried on,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
Tiger and Crocod lie.

Few things can be more terrible to
watch in regard to the animal crea-
ton than the fierce life-and death
fights which constantly occur between
the larger sized creatures of forest
and stream A not unfreQuent occur
renee is a combat between crocodile.
watching for its prey in the sedgy.i
reedy margins of the water, and lion
or tiger coming down to Stake It's
thirst. The illustration here present.
ed shows a fearful fight going on be-
tween a tiger and a crocodile which
has seized upon its enemy's forepaw,
just as the animal was in the act OF
drinking at a stream. Opening its huge
jaws, the crocodile has caught the
splendid beast with a grip which the
latter cannot shake off. Slowly and
surely the tiger is dragged nearer and
nearer to the water, the object OF the
crocodile being to drown him. The
crocodile has an extraordinary struc-
tural arrangement by which water Is
prevented from rushing down Its
throat and SO producing the suffoca-
ton of drowning. This enormous ad-
vantage naturally encourages it to try
and fight all it's battles in the water.
And in truth even on land a crocodile
is a thing hard to hurt, for the scales
by which it's body is covered are so
tough and leathery that even rifle
bullet, unless fired at very close quar-
tiers, will be turned aside and render
ed harmless. The eye is the place at
which all hunters of crocodiles aim
by hitting this, the bullet will pierce
the brain. However hard the tiger
may struggle, he is doomed from the
moment of the crocodile making good
his fierce grip; for the tiger claws, so
deadly when used in combat with hui
man being or even against an animal
of its own strength, avail nothing
against the iron bound body of his
attacker. Foot by foot, the luckless
animal is hauled to the waters edge;
then both of them plunge beneath the
surface; minute later, and the tiger
rises again-dead. And then the croc-
odile tears the flesh off his victim and
settles down to his meal.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
The Torch Fish.

One of the most wonderful and
striking facts of animal life is its
adaptation to the conditions of its en-
vironment. Study any animals, or
group of animals, and 1t will be seen
that it's leading physical characteristics
are in exact adaptation to its habits
and conditions. A very interesting IL
lustration is afforded by the torch fish.
The torch fish is deep sea fish, carry
ing on AS nose an organ which he can
illuminate with a phosphorescent 1gnc
or extinguish at pleasure. 1t does not
use his lantern to guide him on his
painless course in the dark depths OF
the ocean, or to enable him to look
around him; but when meal time comes
he lights up to attract smaller fishes;
which, installing the lantern for a
phosphorescent insect, dart straight
for 1t, only to find their way into the
capacious jaws of the torch fish. The
mode In which the lantern is lighted
and extinguished is not yet clearly
understood.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

The recent shipment over the Cana
dian Pacific of many heavy guns and
much war material to the new naval
station at Esquimault indicates the
intention of the British government
to erect, at the gateway of British
Columbia, Pacific Gibraltar, which
will render the British possessions in
this quarter of the world absolutely
secure against aggression by any other
nation.
The policy of Great Britain ever
since it became a naval power has
been to seize strategic points and forti-
fly them SO strongly as to render them
invulnerable, and thus, by their pos
session, control immense stretches of
sea and large land territories which
could not be held in any other way
save by a great outlay. This policy
is illustrated in the Mediterranean, for
instance. by a simple statement At
the western extremity of this great
inland ocean England holds Gibraltar,
which has long borne the reputation
of being the strongest fortress in the
world. In the center there is Malta,
which is scarcely inferior to Gibraltar
in the effectiveness of it's fortifica-
tions. At the eastern extremity there
is Cyprus, which has not yet been full
ly fortified, but no doubt, in pursu-
ance Of the British policy, will be dur
ing the next few years. There are no
Notifications on the Suez canal but
the majority of the company stock is
owned by Great Britain. Egypt has
virtually become a British province,
and there is not the slightest doubt
that should there be a prospect of
serious trouble with any foreign ma
ton involving the Egyptian and east
ern interests of Great Britain the ca
nal would be seized. and, if necessary,
fortified and defended by English
guns. At present there is no need of
such action, for, although Suez and
Port Said are not defended, England
holds at the southern extremity of
the Red Sea the great fortress of Alden
and the island of Perrin, and could in
stantly close the Mediterranean and
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

,he Openi' of the Ute Indian Rrservatt' n
By proclamation of the president OF
the United States. the Ute Indians res
eryatiCH i'll Southern Colorado will be
opened for settlement at noon of May
4, 1899. 1t comprises 100000 acres of
arabic mesa land, which has long been
considered the most desirable in the
state. For free pamphlets, giving COM
plete information, address s. X. Hoop
er, general passenger agent ID. q X. q
Il. R., Denver, Colo.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

81 corto got de notion. Mr.. Han. dat
dat ar dog er yone don LAX me ter no
great extent" Indeed, And what
reason do you have for making that
deduction?" Il draws mer auctions,
sah, f'om de fack dat he done took er
mOufful outer mer laig about er mon
ergo, and he hahn teched me sence."-.
Boston Courier.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
DO Your Feet Ache and Burn:

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, Il powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Dunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, pc. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n.
Y
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

Atlanta Journal: There is yet hope
that we may have another great peach
crop this year. Without an abundant
supply Of Georgia peaches, the pleas
ure OF life is distinctly decreased for
millions of the people of this coun-
try.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
No Doubt AbOut Tt.

Colonel, you swear positively that
your regiment never received a pound
of embalmed beef in Cuba. How is it
possible for you to be so absolutely
certain?" Because my regiment new
er got farther than Tampa, SIR"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
FAMOUS FOLK.

And the Troubles They Give Their
Doctors.
The pope is becoming very disobe-
dent. Though DR.. Lapponi, the papal
physician, recently insisted that his
holiness was not to leave his bed, and
not TO receive anyone, the energetic
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
His Acknowledgement.

"You admit" said the judge, severe
ly, chat you married these two wom-
en?" Il did, said the unabashed big
amist. They are my better two
thirds"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

At n rough estimate there are 15,-
= OOO, OOO pairs of gloves imported into
this country each year.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

You may mend broken reputation,
but your neighborS will keep their
seyes on the crack.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

One disagreeabie sign of age is the
notion that young people need more
advice.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

Its too much trouble for some men
make up their mind not to let their
troubles trouble them.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

FITS Permanently Cured No fits nervousness after
first DAYS O Klines Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE S2.O0 trial bottle and treatise.
DE, r. II. KLINE, Ltd Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
For the Whole Family.

safe, sure. pure, perfect medicine for all the
famiIy-Cascarets Candy Cathartic. brings health.
preserve health in the household. Druggists, 1Oc.
9Sc Ilc
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

Nothing but wheat; what you might
call a sea of wheat" is what was said
ada. For particulars as to routes, rail-
way fares, etc, apply to Superintendent
tawa, Canada, or to Capt. E. Barrett,
Houston, Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

Tho Mystery of the birthplace of Anne
Boleyn-Mexico's Oueerest City-Tiger
and Crocodile-The Torch Fish-Cost-
IL handkerchief.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

When men are nightly occupied their
amusement grows out of their work.
RuSkin.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
CONFIDENCE
HELPS TO
CURE

knowledge only the letters asking
only assist Mrs Pinkham in replying
explicit about the little things that define
the disease.
MRS ELIZA THOMAS of 634 Pine ST.. Easton. Pa writes:
dear Mrs PINKHAM-I doctored with two of the best
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

@NE reason Mrs. Pinkhams treatment helps women 50
j promptly is that they have confidence in her.
~ Through of the many thousands of Mrs Pink
friends an aing will be led to write to Mrs
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

the womb. l suffered
something terrible, could
not sleep nights and
thought sometimes that
death would be such a
relief. To-day l am a well
woman. able to do my
own work. and have not
e. pain. 1 used four bottles
of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Cornpoundand
three packages of Sana-
tive Wash and cannot
thank you enough for the
good it did me.
MRS. M. SToDDARD.
26S, Springfield. Mimi.
s.:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-For
- f.1o <~01h1oc
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

Pinkham at her hone in Lynn.
Mass, and will tell her symptoms.
The reply. made without charge OF
any kind. will bear such evidence
of knowledge of the trouble that
belief in her advice at once inspires
hope.
This of itself is a great help.
Then the knowledge that women
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29

years and had no relief until l
began the use of your remedies.
My trouble was liberation of
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-29
S.S.S.fTffs e Blood

will cure perfectly and permanently.
1t is guaranteed purely vegetable, and
contains no potash, mercury, or other
mineral. Books mailed free by Swift
Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-31
RANKIN-BRIEND.

A very quiet but pretty home wedding
took place at the residence of Mrs. L. S.
Rankin, $40 St. John street, Wednesday
morning, August s0th, when her daugh.
ter, Mary Elizabeth, was united in mar
riage to Clarence Howard Friend of
Salem. Mass. Miss Maude Rankin, sister
of the bride. acted as bridesmaid, while
Mr.. Frank Friend, brother of the groom
was best man.
The house was prettily decorated with
ferns and cut flowers. The bride was
becomingly gownsd in travelling suit
Of brown broadcloth and carried pinks.
The bridesmaid wore dainty gown of blue
and white muslin. None but the imme-
diate family were present at the oere.
mony. which was performed by Rev. Mr..
Wright of st. Lawrence church. Mrs.
Friend is a bright accomplished young
lady. Mr.. Friend is decorator at the ] /.
Il. Libby company, having been con-
nected with this store for the past two
years and while in the city has made
hosts OF friends, who extend their hearty
congratulations and best wishes, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Friend left on the noon
train for a three weeks trip and upon
their return to Portland viii reside at
| 249 St. John street.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-31
PEAKS ISLAND CONTRACT.
mrs eoudy Claims tfs Illegal ana on
Jeets TO Iss Being Paid.

Councilman Lswis..A. Cloudy will bring
before the next meeting Of the city coun-
oil matter which has caused more or
less trouble this year. but which the
committee ON lights thought they had
at last settled. Il is the old story about
the aldermen delsgating the power to
Alderman Smith to make q contract with
CIV. 7. Goding for tho lighting Of Peaks
island without the matter going before
the common council for approval. Mr..
Goudy claims that this contract Is Illegal
and he told PRESS reporter yesterday
that he should object TO the bill being
paid BY the city.
Mr.. Goding's bill for one half OF the
season OF four months has been submit
ted to the committee on lights and has
been approved by Alderman smith and
Councilman 5loman. The other members
Of the committee have rot approved the
bill as yet.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-31
WESTBROOK.

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Nellie e.
Graffam was held yesterday afternoon at
her late residence, No. 80 Haskell street,
conducted by Rev. 4. III. CousiEs OF Bid
deford. The members of Calanthe assem-
bly,, P. S.. and of Star of Liberty coun-
Gil, ID. of L., of which the deceased was
a member, ATTENDED in body, but did
not go to the cemetery. The casket and
room were filled with floral tributes.
The house was filled with friends OF the
deceased. The Sisterhood ceremonies
were performed Burial was at Woedlawn
cemetery.
Mr. Wesley Wentworth and wife, who
have recently been the guests Of their
cousin, Mrs. II. L. HERMAN, have start
ed on carriage drive to New Hampshire
prior to their snturn home to Eyerett,
Mass.
Miss Myrtle Allen has been engaged as
a teacher at South Casco for the fall
term. Miss Allen is graduate of the
Gorham Normal school in the class which
graduated In June of the present year.
The funeral services over the remains of
the late Mrs. Octave Fredetts were held
Wednesday morning at s O'Clock from
st. Hyacinthe's church. Rev. Fr. De-
celles officiated, = The burial was at st.
Hyacinthe's cemetery.
Mr.. John Fogg of Connecticut. former.
ly of this city. is the guest of DIR. ]. l..
Horr.
The Mission band of the Methodist
church few days ago, accom- panied by
their superintendent. Miss Nettie Debeck,
enjoy ed trolley ride to Riyerton and at
tended the entertainment in the after.
noon.
MIR. Henry Foster aud Charles S. earle.
ton are engaged in surveying along the
Presumpsoot river this week in the in
terests of the S. D. Warren company.
Mrs. Clara L'Amereaux nee Jones. of
Morrills corner. formerly a teacher at the
Westbrook High school. has with her hus.
band besu in the city for a few days ma
the guest of Miss Carleton. Cumberland
street. The three were classmates at Col
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-31
WORK OF pIoKpocKETs.

Are pickpockets at work again at
Union stationY Two women lost their
pocket books there yesterday. Mrs.
Louise d. Mains OF Gardiner, said that
her pocketbook containing 50 and ticket
for Manchester. N. a.. had beon taken,
and another woman, living in Pittsfield,
who refused to give her name, said she
had lost IS. Although thorough search
was made neither of the pocket books
could he found.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-31
Y. NJ. O. A. NOTES.

The Junior gymnasium CLASSES will
open for the season Tuesday, Ssptembe.
4, and will be continued Tuesday anc
Thursday afternoon and Saturday morn
ings the same as last year.
All members wishing medical exami.
nations should be at the building Friday
night OF this week between 0 and 1e
O'Clock and Wednesday and Saturday
nights between and 10 o'clock Of each
succeeding week.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-31


- 1.n s<ose's' P'7's'e" s'e Wv '''4'o w
ing.
AR. William -bfoWn, OF Oumoeriano
Mills Left last evening for Boston. where
ne mas gone 70 nesfFie" '1ssnus foaaese
to position that has peen rendered him.
Mr.. Joseph A"ionu OF North Adams,
formerly Of TINS city is 10 town visiting
his father, MIS-. Lafcnd, the well-known
French merchant OF Main street.
HIGH SCHOOL cADErs ryNIFoRMs
1ne members OF tne Wsstbrook High
sonooi CADETS are TO be measured at o. III.
"aterhouse's tailor shop this week Tor
uniforms TO ie worn this fall. A cadet
UNIFORM OF dark blue cloth Is to be worn.
Inc boys have not as yet decided upon
the style OF cap to be worn, but VIII prob
arly nccept the Latest model Y. .. regu-
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-31
Pulling Contests During
Forenoon.
John II. and Deceiyer Winners
in TrottIng Events.
psrrcrAL 70 THE PRESS,


Gray, August s0.--rhe second day Of
the exhibition of the Gray Park associ-
alton was more successful than the first,
especially from a financial standpoint. A
large crowd attended both morning and
afternoon. During the races nearly every
seat In the grand stand was taken, while
the other side Of the track was packed
with people with their teams, who had
come from all the surrounding towns.
The morning was taken mp principal
ly by the pulling contests and examine
tion OF stocks. The prizes for the best
family horse were awarded. There were
four entries In this class. The first prize
was awarded to John NJ. Libby; second
to Roger S. Thompson, both of Gray.
NJ. q. Small of Gray, received first prize
In the pulling match for three-year-old
steers, they pulling about 2i00 pounds.
For oxen pulling the greatest weight,
the team Of Il. b. Morrison of Cumber-
land was awarded first prize. They drew
6100 pounds 90 feet and inches. W. p.
Haskell's yoke drew the same weight 81
feet and received second priz,.
oren S. Higgins of Gray was awarded
first premium for prize bull.
The exhibit of Oren Hooper's Sons
Of Portland, Is attracting good deal of
attention, and IL is well deserved. There
is frst-rats display of all the necessities
of house furnishings from kicthen to
parior. A pleasing feature OF the exhibit
Is the dinner set which is ON large oak
dining table In the centre of the space.
The exhibit is under the management of
Mr.. Joseph @. Sawyer, salesman for the
firm.
Ira +. Clark Sc Co. of Portland, have
their delivery wagon on the grounds dis
tributins puzzles TO the multitude.
The track was in very good condition
for the races which proved to bs very in
teresting. The first race was the three
minute class which was faster than was
expected, the average time begin 2. 20.
The 9. 30 class was also good. The sum-
mary:
800 Glass; Purse SOD.
John H., br g, 60. A. Higgins), III
Grace Waters, b. (B. +. Delano). 4 8 2
Express blk q, Il. X. TwomblyS, 843
=
Downs). aad
Emma r., blk m, Cd. S. Pratt,) d
Nickle Lion, gg, (W. e. Dyer), d
Time, 2.26, 2.26, s.s5 1-s.
ago Glass; Purse $3.50.
Dsceiyer. gg, "a. E. Long), 1911
Geo. NJ, gg, Is. I. York;, 212s s
Carpet Boy, b g, (R. ID. Allen), 3442
westfield. br g, (E. Il. Cross) 433 4
Time. 2.24 1-2, 2.27 i-2, 2.s3.
The programme for Thursday is as fol-
lows;
Hall open at s a. M. and closes at 4.30
p. m, except to exhibitors.
10 a. m.-Exhibition OF matched horses
and gents driving horses upon the track
for the association premiums. f-Ei
II q. m.-1rand procession of prize ami
mails around the track. ALI animals
must appsar in the procession to be en-
titled to premiums awarded.
p. m.-- Trial of strength of draft
horses.
2p. m.-Prize trotting for purses.
2.S4 class, 500; 2.2l GLASS, 5000.
Prizes for the bicycle races will be
announced later.
Several new attractions will be offered
in addition to the foregoing programme.
The Portland daily press., 1899-08-31
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of Annie
e. Springer, of 1l25 Howard ST., Phila-
delphia Pa, when she found that Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
has completely cured her of a hacking
cough that for many years had made life
q burden. All other remedies and doctors
could give her no help, but she says Of
this Royal Cure-''it soon removed the
pain in my chest andsI can now sleep
soundIy, something can scarcely re-
member doing before. I feel like sound
ing its praises throughout the Universe. f"
So will every one who tries DIR. Kings
Throat Chest or Lungs. Price SOC. and
81. 90. Trial bottles free at II. p. s..
Goold's. 577 Congress street aud Fl. G.
Stars, Cumberland Mills, Drug Stores
every bottle guaranteed.