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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-09
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OVERS.

Hsre is popular excursion for you by
the North.W Western line, nearly every.
thing one can want is granted.
Fare for round trip same route going
and returning. continuous passage $32 IS,
going and returning same route with
one stop over in each direction east OF
Buffalo, Niagara Falls. Or Pittsburg
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other with one stop over as above $50 o..
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and other Puget Sound points, also to
Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake
City and Utah points.
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The Rock leland playing cards are
the slickest you ever handled. Ono
pack will be sent by mail on receipt Of
10 cents in stamps. A money order or
draft for 30 cents or same In stamps will
secure packs. They will be sent by
express. charges prepaid. Address.
JOHN SEBASTIAN. G. p. A.,
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R'y,
Chicgao.
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cient guest.

1T will be observed that there IL
more trouble with spelling than with
syntsx in that sentence. Here il an
extract from circus handful printed
in English
Especial collection Of train doge IN.
Producing Domestical Dogs and
ETC presented by Mr.. Antoni
Pubillones
"And 90 the American military &C.
cupation Of Havana unfolded itself to
the visitor"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-09
The Nebraska Sanitariun.
Located at College View, Nebr., offers the follow
tired and suffering public who are seeking Health

THE institution is situated on an ele.
waited site, overlooking the city Of
Lincoln, which lies three miles to
the northwest, and with which 1t
is connected by an electric street rail.
way.
One Of the most healthy locations be.
tween the Mississippi River aud the
Rocky Mountains.
A we'll regulated institution for the
treatment OF all chronic diseases.
Water Of unusual purity.
Ba thsof every description, including
the Electric-light bath.
For circulars giving rates and furtl
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-09

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SOME EFFECTS OF THE AMERI-
CAN OCCUPATION OF CUBA.

The story Of the reconstruction Of
Cuba, by Franklin Matthews, 10 to be
published In September under the title
1.-THE Newborn Cuba" Judging from
the papers ss they appeared in Harper's
Weekly, this will be one Of the most in.
teresting books OF the war. No one.
unless he has read the book. can really
appreciate the magnitude Of the task
that faced the American army Of oc.
cupation, or the admirable way in
which order was brought out Of chaos.
There were also many amusing features
connected with the reconstruction
which are we'll described by Mr.. Mat.
thews.
1.-THE most striking signs of American
military occupation according to Mr..
Matthews, "outside Of the actual pres.
ence Of our soldiers, we're the plscards
posted up in every cafe and drinking
place in the city to the effect that by
order of General Ludlow positively no
alcoholic liquors were to be cold to our
soldiers. Everywhere in Havana there
we're brilliant autographs advertising
various brands Of American beer. 1t
was wonder that some enterprising
agent had not plastered the sides OF
Moro Castle with these signs. One
would think, from the number OF them
in town, that We were simply nation
of beer-guzzlers. One noticed with
satisfaction, to Offset this. that in many
Of the shops were signs, 'English Spok
en- Here and American bicycle stores,
typewriting establishments, haberdash.
cry stores were q pleasant relief to
Greater New York Cafes st. Louis
Cabinets and Chicago Retreats that
had sprung up on all sides. The Ameri-
can occupation OF Havana came home
TO me with jar one day when l was
passing through busy Obispo street, as
read this sign:
STOP, AMERICANS!
CHEWING-GUM SOLD HERE!
TEN CENTS A PACKAGE"
ut was not wise to take too seriously
the sign English Spoken Here The
interpreter frequently lived, or did
business, half block away. and some
times he could not be found. When he
did arrive, his English was likely to
correspond to an advertisement that l
saw at the entrance to barber shop.
1t read: Very good works made here
Here is the advertisement Of an 'Ameri-
can restaurant taken from its business
card:
This first class of establishment offer
the public,
rooues with every comfort and con-
whence for
accommodation of permaent anf tran.
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es and N. E. A. pamphlet. address E, B
Slosson.
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Laboratory ofhygiene foribacteriologi.
cal and microscopical investigation.
Stomach fluids analysed for dyspep-
tics.
Aseptic operating rooms and surgical
wards.
Four physicians, well.trained. with
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work.
Trained nurses of both sexes.
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The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
THE TRANs-ANDINE RAILROAD
1t Is Not Yet Completed, Though
Shown Without Il Break on
Some German Maps.

Some recent works Of reference speak
of the trans-South American railroad
from Buenos Ayres to Valparaiso as
though it were now in full operation;
and on al least three German maps of
1898, supposed to be authoritative, the
road is shown without break, SAYS
the New York Sun.
The fact is, however, that this i'm
por'ant addition to the railroad facili-
ties Of South America is not yet com
pleted and is not likely to be for some
years to come. According to Mr.. L. A.
FitZ Gerald. the explorer of Mount
Aconcagua. the road has been advanced
on the Gillian side of the Andes up to
the mountains and some way into them
on the Argentine side, but in March last
there were still "A miles of the most
difficult part of the road to build and
further progress will necessarily be
very Slow.
AT that time the road had been com
pleted up 10 Punta de las Nacas, in the
mountains on the Argentine side, and
to Salto del Soldado on the Gillian side.
The part yet to be built includes tun~
mel under the Cumbre pass. the summit
of which is 12,795 feet above the sea.
The road through the mountains.is 1-3
foot gauge, with rack ard pinion for
the sleeper grades. Even greater diff
culties are involved than had TO be over
come in building the lines into the
Peruvian mountains.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
BENEVOLENCE IN ANIMALS.
Instances Which Illustrate This q nal
ity as Existing in Domestic
Gated QuadFupeds,

We have seen a small pig, stuck in
paling through which it had tried to
squeeze, assisted by an elder one inside.
Attracted by its cries, it took the small
pigs head in its mouth and tried o pull
it through, in doing which it almost
pulled the sufferers head off. In anoth-
CT case q cat deliberately fetched its
owner TO assist another cat which was
lying helpless in fit. Moreover, CO.
rlestieated animals are TO some extent
progressive" and have realized the n3-
tion of common good among other crta-
lures than their own stock, says the
London Spectator.
There is a good deal of service and
teneyOlence among very different do
mesticated animals, especially in the
form Of protection, sharing of food and
frrbearance. Specialized instances in
which dogs or cats have taken food to
others could doubtless be authenti
Gated, though the writer la. not WIT
Eessed q case. But there is the strangest
Of all evidence that they have tend
cucy 10 perform these and other serv-
ices to other animals, because the do
Eesticated creatures voluntarily offer
these services of benevolence 10 man
How can anyone doubt that animals tir
dcmest!cation) are willing to feed each
Other, when there are cats all ever Eng
land and Scotland which delight il
bringing foed as presents to Their own
ers? We need not go back to the his
toric cat which caught pigeon every
day and brought it to its master when
prisoner in the tower.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
EXPENSIVE POPULARITY
An indiana singer Who Resides In
Chicago Has u Costly Prone
ise TO Fulfill.

One of the best known singers Of Chi
pago came from city of 5000 popu!a-
lion in Indiana, says the Chicago Jour
nal.
He had lived in the uoosier town un-
til after he was Of age. and was great
social as well as church favorite His
tenor v0ice was soft and tender, and no
funeral of any prominent citizen was
held without his presence. Often, when
ne made calls, the older women Of the
city would make him promise that he
would sing at their funerals. He al
ways promised. -;
The tenor came 10 Chicago five years
ago. and by bard study made his way 10
the front.
But now his promises are beginning
10 count.
About once every two months he gets
telegram announcing the death of
some old friend in. the Indiana city
pne at whose funeral be promised to
sing.
So the tenor packs mis- Yalise and goes.
So far he has always paid his own ex.
penses, but he hopes some day thai
some wealthy resident of the Hoosier
place will remember him in last will
and testament.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
IRISH SUPERSTITION.
The Timorcus Young Marquis Of Wa
terfoFd Wopi Live In Els
Fine House.

Like all true sons OF Erin, the young
marquis of Waterford, head of the
great Irish house Of DereSford. is dis
posed TO be superstitious. He gave a
rather amusing Illustration of his Pc
culiarity the other Cay on the occa-
sion Of the birth of lis son and heir
says Mainly About People He owns a
fine house in Cavendish square, which
unfortunately, bears the number Of
"13," and SO alarmed was he lest
this unIucky number should cast a
b!ighting influence on the so-callei
happy event that he actually leased ton
a couple of months anot ber furnished
house in the same square where the
birth took place. Young Lord Water
ford. who is nephew Of Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford. married a year ago
the pretty daughter Of the marquise Of
LandSdowne now secretary Of state for
war.
Curraghmore, County Waterford, his
country seat, is most picturesque
place, and is haunted by famous and
most authentic banshee. The latter is
said 10 have made its last appearance
on the eve Of the suicide of the late
marquis, who was prompted by ;he in
tense suffering resulting from an acci-
dent in the hunting field TO take his
own life
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
REIGNS WITHOUT WOMAN.
A Barren Land where the Masculine
VIII Rules Supreme Over
Everything.

There is at least one tiny section Of
the globe where women are conspicu-
ously absent from society and where
man reigns supreme, undisturbed by
the vagaries and capripes of even sin
gle woman's will.
There is only one territory of any size
and never has been but one-occupied
by any considerable population from
which woman is absolutely excluded.
Yet such place exists to-day and has
existed for centuries. As far back as
history reaches to all females it has
been forbidden ground. This country
without women is situated on bold
plateau between the old peninsula of
Acte, in the Gredian archipelago. and
the mainland. Here IN the midst. of
cultivated fields and extensive wood
lands dwells m2nastic confederate
Of Greek Christians, with % converts
and numbering more than 1900 souls.
Not one of the monastaries dates from
later time than the twelfth century.
a few soldiers guard he borders Of this
land, and no woman is allowed to cross
the frontier. Nor is this all; the rule
is extended TO every female creature,
and from time immemoFial no COW,
mare, hen. duck or goose has been per-
mitte0 to enter this territory.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
WALES LOSES A FRIEND.
By the Recent Deatl, of Christopher
Sykes, who Was Noted for
His Dinners.

Christopher Sykes, the bosom friend
of the prince Of Wales and all the royal
family, died the other evening in Ches-
terfield street, Mayfair, says the Lon
don Mail
Last August Mr.. Sykes had q par
alytic stroke, from which he had recov-
cred; but the other morning he was
seized by fit, and, never recovering
consciousness, passed away peacefully
"Christopher," as his friends loved to
call him, was the younger son of Sir
Tatton Sykes, the fourth baronet. and a
brother of Sir Tatton, whose eccentrici-
ties and ma, rimonial troubles are well
known. lie was a big, loosely built
man, typical York hireman in length h
of bone. hard-headedness and grim hui
NOR. He was formerly conservative
member for the Buckrose division Of
Yorkshire, and was the owner of Brant-
inghamthorpe, in the same county.
Mr.. Sykes was 9 noted bon viycur, and
is said 10 be the original Of the MIR.
Brancepeth" of Disraeli's novel "Lor
THAR" the grave young man who only
did one thing well, which was the Civ
ing of dinners.
The prince and princess of Wales
were most fond Of Christopher Sykes,
and will feel his death keenly But he
was we'll known throughout society,
and wherever he went he was exceed
ingly popular. He was in his sixty
eighth year.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
ODDITIES OF DIET,
p6erent Articles of Food Consid.
cred Edible by the People
of Various Nations.

Among the various nations there have
been great differences as to articles con-
sidered edible, and, of course, among
such as could be procured The Tar
tars. Marco Polo says, ate horses, cam
eis, dogs and drank mares milk. The
Scythians also, according to Herodotus,
drank mares milk. Ia China birds
nests, rats and snails are eaten. TIE
euible birds nests are found in the Nico
bars, a cluster of islands in the Bav of
Pengal. These nests, built by the Mic
Pbar swallows. form one of the princi-
Ial exports of the islands. The Greer.
larders depend largely on seals. Tie
ancient Germans, according 10 Tacitus,
ate wild apples, flesh and cheese. IN
Abyssinia the natives cut steak from
tie live COW, according to Bruce, and
ate the meat warm with the natural
heat. says Lippincott's.
Among the Egyptians near Elephan-
tine the crocodile was an ARTICLE of food
lhe Egyptians thought wheat and bar
ley poor food; they ate principally spelt
and yea. The priests ate beef, geese.
pGfi took wine. but not fish. The Egyp-
tans did not eat beans or raise them
They did not eat the head of any crta-
turs. They ate honey and raisins.
Among them no cattle we're killed en-
eept for sacrifice. They ate sheep and
goats. and swine's flesh only when c.
iered TO Bucchus and Luna. They had
no vines, but made q liquor from bar
ley. They ate fish fresh and salted, or
dried ip the sun; also quail and ducks.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
A yery Sanitary House.

Japan has long rejoiced in earth.
quake-proof houses, and now we hear
of an abode in Yokohama which pos
scsses the unique distinction of being
microbe-proof. 1t is said 10 have been
erected by an eminent German bacteri-E
oiogist, who hopes by its aid TO avoid
all the ills 10 which human flesh is heir,
SC far as they are due to ozymotic causes;
The house is built Of glass bricks, SO
that there is no need for windows, and
the doors are closed perfectly air-tight.
Ventilation is brought about by air be-
ing forced into the building through
cottonwood filters, and in case this
treatment does no; rob it of all its bac-
terra, the air is further driven against
glycerin-coated plates Of glass. OF
course, when the door of this strange
domicile is opened to admit visitors
armies of air-borne microbes must
come in too; but the sunlight which
plays around the rooms will soon kill
off these We doubt whether this glass
case ard cottonwood treatment of hi-
man beings will bring any substantial
advantage to the experimenters, and
we should decidedly prefer healthy
open-air life, microbes and all.-thamr
bers' journal
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
A Bridge oa Cnmns.

When the British forces were march
ing to Pekin in 1860, after the capture
of the Tal1u forts, one of the rivers be-
came so swollen with the heavy rains
that it was rendered almost impassa-
BILE. While in this quandary bright
idea suddenly struck one of our Off
GERS. Being we'll aware that the Chi
nese generally ordered their coffins
years in advance, and kept them Tn the
premises. and also that they are per-
fectly alright, he consulted with his
brother officers, with the result that or
ders were given TO search all the houses
of the village and collect every coffin.
With the aid of few empty casks, the
soldiers constructed a pontoon bridge
of coffins sufficiently strong to besr the
artillery, and the river was thus Passed
in safety.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
DEATH OF A NOTED FOX.
For Many Years the Old Fellow Had
Been Faithful standby of
7 the Eager Hunters.

George Washington, the hoary and
sporty old fox that has lived in the
South Valley hills at Valley Forge for
so many years, and has figured in
score or more hunts, met with a tragic
end few days ago by being torn to
pieces by a pack of hounds.
About dozen members of the Perki.
omen, Port Kennedy, Washington and
Black Rock hunts, with a pack of 20
hounds, turned out one morning for
hunt. After beating around the valley
hills for an hour, the hounds succeeded
in Jumping" old George Washington,
and a lively chase followed. Foxey did
some pretty lively running among the
hills for half an hour, and then made
break across the open country toward
New Centerville, with the hounds in
close pursuit. From Cedar Hollow, the
fox made a good run through Charles
town township, and then headed for
Valley Forge, with the hounds very
close to his heels. Finding that he was
likely to be picked up in the open
stretch of country that lay before him,
he popped into grounding hole when
he was halfway BACK, and none too
soon, for the hounds were close on him.
The hunters got picks and shovels, and
as the hole proved shallow, they uncov-
cred him after an hours digging.
The fox was muzzled, and Darl Davis.
of the Black Rock hunt seated him on
the pommel of his saddle and started
off for Valley Forge, surrounded by
the pack. He had not proceeded far,
however, when the old fox made a wild
leap and went bounding among the
hounds. He had scarcely touched the
ground before dozen of the dogs were
OH him. and before Mr.. Davis could
alight from his horse the old fox had
been nearly torn to PIECES. The hounds
were driven away, and when the hunt
ers came up and saw what had hap
pened they almost cried for they would
rather have lost horse or cow than
lost old George. Mr.. Davis secured the r
brush. Sc.
Old George was great runner, and
had figured in many big hunts. He was
frequently captured and kept for big
and while be often made
narrow escapes, he always managed to
save himself by some trick or good
stroke of luck. al regret that he was
fated to meet such an unsportsmanlike
nd.-Philadelphia Times. .-,.s
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
Sailors Love of Animals.

An incident illustrating the sailors
attachment for animals recently was
reported in the London Times. The
item was as fellows: "As Commander
Lewis Blackburn, OF the cruiser Blen-
helm, was leaving the hulk Royal Ade
Iaide, in Chatham dock yards, on the
night of November 81. a gaZelle which
hehad recently brought from abroad ran
10 meet him. and While fondly rub
bing- against him fell overheard. Com
mander- Black burn. who was in'fuliini
form. promptly plunged into the basin.
although the risk was great, The night
being Intensely dark and there being
chains between the Adelaide and other
ships. Shouting for lights to be
brought, he kept himself and the ga
yelle afloat until both were rescued"
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
SOCIAL CEN SOR.
Credentials OF Applicants for Tres
entation at Court Closely
Examined,

The necessity for censorship over the
social credentials of applicants for
presentation at Queen Nictoria's S court
is apparent when the air IS heavy with
nporalizing over Hooleyism. says an
eastern exchange. Lord Charles Beres-
ford startled a London audience a year
ago by declaring thar money could
buy its wayjnto the highest places i'll
England. He merely anticipated the
records of the Bankruptcy courts Mr..
Hooley did not succeed in establishing
company promoting on a permaner'
social basis. The bottom fell out Of his
enterprises before he had perfected
his system OF baitng small investors
with the names of earls and the leaders
of smart society. He was imposed up
on by a swarm of speculators, solicitor:
and middIemen, and he waa q bankrupt
before he could regulate the perGGisites
of directors in accordance with fixed
principles Of social precedence and in
troduce a tariff with maximum and
minimum fees fer introductions 10 peo-
pie Of quality. The bubble was pritked
before the full purchasing power of
the stock promoters money was
brought TO bear upon smart society.
Set his traffic carried Mr. Hooley =
long way into the social world. 1t
produced for him the acquaintance OF
many people of distinction; it enabled
him TO enter the Carlton club. and to
stake Out claim for a seat in iarla
nent, and it put him in direct negotia-
tions with the political managers for
the purchase of q bGronetcy for about
$3.50. 600 in hard cash.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
Mrs pen~uIn,s ouick Ears.

"Mom, wasn't that pretty good q
asked little Caleb Penguin of his moth
er, as the dosing strains of Home,
Sweet Home" played on harmonica.
iOated down from his room; s,. .
Pretty good for Susan" was his
pother's reply, whereat Caleb laughed
with delight. in which: he was joined By
his older sister, Susan. who, indeed, had
made the music, The difference in
their playing, wkca the players were
not visible, was not distinguishable by
Mr.. Penguin; he had seen little Caleb
carrying off the harmonica, and he
thought that this was Caleb playing
now. But not so Mrs. Penguin. She
has the mothers instinct. She knows
every beat of the children's hearts, and
she could tell the children one from
another by their breathings in the
dark If Caleb and Susan played the
harmonica so much alike that nobody
else could tell 'em apart, she could
easily. They can't fool their mother,
It makes the children laugh and Mr.,
Penguin wonder.-N. Y, Sun.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
The ReGuIara.

In brilliant actions by sea and land
the navy and the army have won for
the United States new empire and for
themselves imperishable glory. They
may we'll appeal to the considerate
judgment of mankind upon their per-
fCrmances, confident that when carp
ing criticism shall have been silenced
they viii receive their fitting reward
in the thanks and praises of the gen
erations yet to come. We hope that the
coming year will show that the lessons
of the war will not be lost upon the
country, and that the regular army will
be reorganized in its department., as
the regular navy has always been in
its sphere, as the bulwark of the ma
tional defense. When Gen. Knox de-
clared that a national militia was the
cheap defense of nations, he had in
mind, as his often misquoted letter will
show, people trained to arms as they
are to-day in Germany and France. He
laid the greatest stress upon the need
of such training, and until congress
provides for it, as it is provided for
abroad, the trained soldiers of our
regular army must be, with their COM
peers of the navy, the country's re-
lance for tranquility at home and Sc
curity abroad.-Army and Navy Jour
nal