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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
zANTE's TREASURE.

NTho Search for II Is to De Renewed.
Just now the attention of Athenlann
Ia conferred at the island Of Zante, one
of the Ionlan group. Some time ago
there was found in the archives Of the
state library in Athens parchment.
dated several hundred years ago, say
ing that when Suleiman In 1886 con-
quered Corfu the inhabitants of Zante,
fearing that their island would share a
similar fate, buried all their treasures
and fed, and that the Empress Sophia
did the same. The place where the
empress treasure lay Is described as
within the fortress under large red
stone near the temple OF st. Luke"
In the year 1900 Pope Clement VIII.
made q search for the treasure, but the
result is unknown. In 1874 the Eng
fish attempted to find 1t, and excava-
tlons were made, the large stone men
toned in the ancient document found
but then the search was interrupted.
Now the document is in the hands of
an Italian, who, together with some
Greeks, in searching for the treasure.
The Greek government has granted a
concession for the work on condition
of receiving half the treasure II 1t be
found. A patrol Of soldiers guards
the place night and day. The exca-
vators met with a well, which was
easily pumped dry, but instead of the
large red stone they found at the bot
tom Of the well two grottos, one run
ming north the other SOUTH The for
mer is said to be very remarkable. 1t
has been explored for eighty meters,
and runs close below the church of st.
Laurentia. In 1t was found a structure
Of masonry, which, when struck, emit
ted a hollow sound. This has now to
be opened and the operation is looked
forward to with great interest and ex-
element.
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CHAPTER vn,-(contInued,y

% CHAPTER VII (contlnued)
The vines, In luxurlhnce, bordered
tho pathway as wo assembled, and II 10
said that for years after tho wine has
been taken from these lsle6to England,
or elsewhere, II always formenta and
becomes agltated when the wineries
from whence II came are In bloomi but
this tale may perhaps DO as true as
the accounts Of these mighty ruins
which Pliny AYERS once covered all tho
Fortunate islands, but of which no
trace remains now. N'0
Tom Lambourne and /, after RAM.
bio Of some hours, found ourselves In
q Wild and solitary place, where blocks
OF lava and heaps Of yellow pumice
dust were lying among shattered
masses OF basalt, which were studded
with spars and crystals that glittered
as the sunshine streamed through
ravlno upon them.
The sides Of the raylno were clothed
with rich copsewood and little thlckets
Of the retama- blanca, which there
grows about ten feet high, and Is COW
cred with tufts OF odoriferous now-
ers.
The distant sea, the waves OF which
seemed to bask or sleep in the sun
shine, closed the perspective of this ra-
vine; and there we could see the Bu-
genie at anchor, with her snow white
courses loose and her other canvas
neatly handled.
Being warmed by our walk, we sat
down within the mouth OF species OF
natural grotto, formed by masses OF
lava and basalt, which In some past
age the throes OF the volcano had
thrown and heaped together. There a
clear spring gurgled Joyously from a
assure In the rocks; and now, opening
the courier bag, we proceeded to make
our breakfast on the vlands had
brought from the ship--to wilt, bologna
sausage and biscuits, with brandy and
water
The air was dellclously clear, and
over the brow of the rocky chasm In
which we sat, there fell a natural
screen Of all the wild Indian Hg and
vine creepers,and these shaded us from
the increasing heat of the morning
sun.
All was still there.
We heard only the coo of the great
wood pigeons among the gorgeous foil
age, or the sweet notes of the little
golden colored canary birds as they
twittered about us when we scared
them from their nests, which they
usually build In the barrancas or wat
er-courses, such being the coolest
places In that volcanic isle.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
CHAPTER VIII.
How Tom Was Tattooed


My companion was a short and thick
Get sailor, about forty years Of age,
and whose figure was suggestive of
great muscular strength; his hair was
cut short, but his whlskers were OF
the most volumlnous description, as he
was anxious to conceal as much as
possible Of the strange circles, stripes,
and grotesque designs with which his
sun-burned face was covered, and
which, by their form and blackness,
impaired hideous aspect OF features
that otherwise were rather good look
ing and pl> sing. .I.tH ~
He was an intelligent man and we'll
read, for the humble class to which he
belonged.
AYE, Master Rodney" said he, ON
perceiving that / was still surveying
him with something Of wonder land
his face was a point on which he was
particularly sensitive); you see what
precious fgure-head these 'tarnal
niggers on the coast of Africa made
for me-"
Flow did this happen, Tom?" said |.
filling his drinking horn.
About twenty years ago, Master
Rodney, I belonged to the Arrow, a
smart Liverpool bark of two hundred
and twenty tons register. | made
many voyages in her to South Amerl-
ca, but at last, as bad luck, or my des-
tiny Gas men say in the play would
have 1t, she was chartered for the west
coast OF Africa, to trade with the ma
tives, but not in black cattle, for slav-
cry was never our line OF business.
I'VE sailed from the Mersey In June
and early in August found ourselves at
the mouth of the Congo river, after a
prosperous voyage; but on tho night
we made the land, heavy gale came
on, and 1t veered round all the points
OF the compass in an hour. The sea
and the sky was as black as they could
be, and everything else was black too
except the breakers on abe shore to
leeward, and heaven knows they were
white enough-too white and too near
to be pleasant.
Our skipper handled the Arrow
we'll, and she obeyed every touch Of
the helm as horse might do its
bride; she was sharply built, but
heavily spared, and no other square,
rugged craft upon the sea could beat
her on n wind.
II think I see her yet, Master Rod
ney, for she was the first vessel
shipped on board Of, and hang me IL
! didn't love her as II she had been
my old mothers house, near Deptford
docks.
Her hull was long and low, and
sat like swan in the water, only that
she was not white, like a swan, but
as black as paint could make her.
Aloft, the masts tapered away like
flshing-rods, crossed by the square
yards, while stays, shrouds, halyards
and hamper were always taut, as II
made OF cast-iron; but for all this, she
F, failed to weather that gale OF the
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and admiration. The doctor was also
known to have acted once as a prlncl-
pal in duel, and to have been asso-
ciated with several In his capacity as
surgeon, and he boasted, In his pecul-
lar way, that he had killed a white
man, a negro and an Indian by virtue
OF his diploma. lie was, withal. n
good shot on the wing, capital fencer
and conscientious believer In tho
thlrty-six articles OF Galway.
To this gentleman, his most intimate
personal friend, bearing the warlke
message put In his hand by Gen.
Whltesides, Mr.. Lincoln went for ad-
vice, expressing in advance his readi-
mesa to meet the demand made upon
him II the cause of the mlsunderstand-
ing could not BIO amlcably arranged.
The doctor, with this authorization,
called upon the aggrleved party's
friend" and after all proper endeav-
ors to bring about peace failed, form
ally accepted the challenge, the prin-
cipals were officially notified Of the re-
suit, and the seconds proceeded to ar
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range the prelimlnarles for hostile
meeting. Gen. Whltesldes was totally
ignorant of all and singular OF the
thirty-six articles of Galway, and he
therefore naturally deferred every
thing regarding details to the presum-
ed experience and superior knowledge
OF the doctor. It was, therefore, speed
lily settled that the belligerents should
meet at an early day in the state of
Missouri, and opposite to the town OF
Alton. The weapons, broadswords,
United States pattern (then a very
heavy and clumsy weapon), The fight
to be across a barrier four feet high
and four feet wide, and the duel to
cease at the FIRST blood"
At the time agreed upon the prlnci-
pals, with tho seconds, pursuing DIFF
ferent routes, started for the Geld Of
honor" Mr.. Lincoln and his friends
made the journey by small stage
coach, the interior of which, for want
Of capacity, compelled Mr.. Lincoln to
ride with the driver. From his exalt-
cd position, sword in hand, he amused
himself with hacking at the overshad-
owing limbs Of the trees that lined the
road, leaving a swath Of green leaves
to mark his progress, his second, the
doctor, and his friends riding inside,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

In 1862 James Parton, the celebrat.
ed biographical writer, made the fol-
lowing prediction In regard to Abra-
ham Lincoln: History will say Of Mr.
Lincoln that no man Of more genial
temperament, more kindly nature,
ever tenanted the White House; that
he gave all his time, his thoughts his
energies, to the discharge Of duties Of
unprecedented magnitude and urgency;
that. hating no man, he steadfastly en-
deavored to win the confidence and
love of all the loyal and patriotic, and
that, in spite Of four chequered years
Of such responsibility and anxiety as
has seldom fallen to the lot of man, he
bore away from the capitol the sunny
temper and blithe frankness Of lis
boyhood returning to mingle With his
olI neIghbors as one with them IN
heart and in manner, In retirement as
in power happy specimen Of the men
whom liberty and democracy train In
the log cabin and by the rudest hearth
to guide the counsels Of the Republic
and influence the destlnies Of the peo-
pie.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

applauding vociferously the flrmness
of hand and direful execution that dis
played itself when a limb Of unusual
size came whirling to the ground. Ar
irving at Alton. the two seconds, in
advance OF the principals, crossed tho
Mississippi River and selected the
ground (Which, Mr.. Lincoln subse-
quontly remarked, was in sight OF the
Illinois Penitentiary), and erected tha
barrier. These things accomplished.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09
LINCOLN'S ONLY DUEL.
tpy Col. 7. D. Thorpe.l

HH memory OF MT.
Lincoln will always
be popular. En-
bodylng wit h | n
himself the human
tartan triumph OF
one of the most
tremendous revolu-
lions that ever con-
vulsed the world
and therefore pos
geBsing all the
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

Either the saloon must go, or our
boys must continue to go-to hell
Rams Horn.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

The bear that walks like man, no
doubt,
Is a frlghtful foe to be hunted out;
But worse foe yet--of his clutch be-
ware!--
Is tho awful man who acts like bear.
Chicago Record.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-02-09

The highest value of an English
postage stamp II f5. The stamp Is OF
oblong shape. a1d very seldom used.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-05-11
THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS
LARGE ATTENDANCE AND GOOD
PLAY.
Lovers of Tennis Turn Out i'm Full
Force-Pacific Tennis Courts Pres
ent a Gala Appearance.

The tennis tournament of 1899 open
ed brilliantly. There was a very large
attendance of spectators, a fact most
pleasing to the tournament committee,
the players and the members of the
tennis clubs. The grounds presented
gala appearance with pennants and en-
signs flying. The Government band
playing on the Executive building
grounds, just across the street, added
another gala feature.
strong wind with clouds of dust
made playing difficult and unsatisfac-
tory to the players.
The tournament began with the mix
ed doubles, Miss Hoffman and G. II. w.
Norton VS.. Miss Juliet King and Sam
Woods. Brilliant playing was done on
both Sides but the strong, steady, even
play of Miss Hoffman and Mr.. Norton
won two straight sets: GA, 81.
The next contestants to take the
courts were Mrs. Gum and II. Howard
Hitchcock VS.. Miss Hester Lennon
and Albert Waterhouse. The latter are
new players. Both are from Punahou,
and both showed excellent form, sur
prising their friends by some most bril-
liant plays. Experience and steadiness
however won the contest for Mrs,
Gum and Mr.. Hitchcock: Ga 10.
The tournament continues this after
noon. The contestants and order of
play for the remainder of the week fol-
low.
| Thursday Friday Saturday
Miss Hart
G. A. Elston
Winners
Miss Hoffman
G. w. II. Norton
Winners
Mrs. Gum
ID. II. Hitchcock
Winners
Miss Dillingham;
| G.. Fuller
On Saturday also Miss Hart, the
champion of the Hawaiian Islands fol
1898. will defend her title against Miss
Hoffman.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-05-11
FROMHIL0VILLE, KONAVILLE, HAWITON
ANDQUINEEN HAWAII.

KONANILLE.--I am a clergyman,
officiating in two parishes, ten miles
miles apart. Your Sterling bicycle is
a great blessing to me. Find my ideas
much reader to my hand after pedal
ing between meetings. l can make
the ten miles faster than any horse
on the island, including John Smiths
roam mare, Spreckels. I am informed
that you do the best repairing on BIZ
cycles in Honolulu; do you repair bap-
tismal suits? Yours truly,
REV. ENOCH CRABTREE.
HILOVILLE.-Will the tires on your
Sterling bicycle pick up tax? If so,
| prefer to walk, as l am taxed too
high already. What is this coutry
coming to, anyway? Yours, etc,
VIM. r. TAXABLE.
HAWITON.-Are the Palmer tires
on the Sterling bicycle inflated with
compound oxygen, or what? | rode
one last week and was very much in
toXicated. Yours truly,
HIRAM WHEELER.
QUINEEN, Hawaii always
thought that pneumatic meant per-
son subject to pneumonia, until | rode
your Sterling bicycle. l now see my
error. 1t is my liver that bothers me
most, and 1 lind that a speedy wheel
lively tired and tired liver are syn
onymous. Yours truly,
MARCUS LIVERWORTH.
Testimonials, judiciously used, are
by some business people considered
the best form of advertisement. The
Pacific Cycle & Mfg. Co., in the Ehler
Block, on Fort Street, receive testi-
monials every day. The above are a
few old stand-bys.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-05-11
LANDS
Sale.

1st--Two lots at Kaliki, facing Kane
hameha ~ Road, and in front of
G. Marknam's residence, with a new
dwelling on.
2nd-One lot, 96x200 feet, mauka of the
Catholic church premises at Kalihi.
3rd-Twenty-fou lots at Kapalama,
lying mauka of King street, about
800 feet from the Kapalama tram
ways depot.
4th-Five lots and houses at Kapala-
ma, situated mauka of King street
and on the Waikiki side of Morris
Estate premises, income $552.OO a
year.
5th--A lot of about half an acre, maui
ka side of King street, about 400
feet from the corner of Liliha and
King streets. The premises produce
an income Of $4,000 per annum.
6th-Twenty-thr lots, 50x10O feet, in
Puunui Tract; twenty-five lots,
75x15O, in Puunui Tract; twenty five
lOtS, lUUAEOU, III Guunul tract.
7th-Six lots, 1OOx2OO, on Nuuanu street.
right opposite the old ice works;
about 300 lots, 5Ox1OO, at Nuuanu at
rear and mauka of the above lots.
Sth--About fifty lots in the Kekio
Tract, situated opposite the Makee
Island band stand. 1t is admitted
that it is one of the best tracts near
the Waikiki sea beach.
| 9th-About fifty lots in the Kapabulu
Tract.
10th-About 1000 acres in Kealakomo,
Puma, Hawaii; the land extends
from the beach to about two miles
from the Volcano.
11th-City properties, etc. etc.
Prices are the cheapest in the mar
ket.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-05-11
GREEN RIVER
The Whisky Without a Headache

Tired Natures Sweet Restorer pure old
whiskey. No headache in it's wake, no lassitude
in it's use, and whether to make mirth at the ban
quet board or give comfort in the hushed cham
Der Of the sch it is always safe to use that which
is known to register 100 per cent in purity
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-05-11
CASTLE & COOKE, LIMITED
Commission rIerChants.
SUGAR FACTORS.

SbSAN II M u oNS .
AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The Waialua Agricultural &C., Ltd.
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
The Koloa Agricultural Co.
The Onomea Sugar Co.
The Fulton Iron Works, st. Louis,
Missouri.
The Standard Oil Co.
The George F. Blake Steam Pumps.
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Mutual Life In
surance Co., of Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance Co., of
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co., of Lon
don.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
Successors to NJ. W. Beveridge,
1915 F St. and 1914 G st.

Our report OF the meeting at Con-
gressional Lyceum Sunday. Novem'
Der II, is reserved for the next number
f,The Colored Ameoican. Mr.. r. w.
Thompson's,' admirable address on
"Booker T. Washington" is to be Is
sued in pamphlet form.
The Congressional Lyceum has been
incorporated by W. Z. Martin, James
L. Pinn, NJ. T Clinkscales, and others.
Recorder II. P. Cheatham is in
North Carolina for few days.
DR.. ]. Albert Johnson preached a
sermon on "The Prodigal Son" last
Sunday evening, with appropriate il
lustrslions.
Miss Grace H. Scot: has opened a
dress making establishment on 11th
street, near . street, and commands
fine trade among the wealthiest peo'
pie Of the city.
Mr.. w. s. Hagans, who has made a
host of friends among Washintonians
by his genial bearing and sterling quail
tiles, will indulge in an extensive hunt
ing expedition in and about his North
Carolina home during the Xmas holi'
days, He will have as his guests Con-
gresham White and Recorder Cheat
ham.
Recorder Cheatham's summary ofthe
result Of the elections, published in
The Evening Star, was one Of the finest
interviews that have come to our no.
tice, and stamps the congressman
as a scholar, clear thinker and close
observer.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
Lace Curtains end POrtieres
s1,39 Lace Curtains, 75c

e4'0S Lace Curtains, 75c
200 pretty Nottingham lace Curtain,
good lengths and widths-Aorsl ,,,li ,n5
Brussels effects-worth up to s1,39- q
for rs cents pair.
$3.50 Lace Curtains sl.9a
800 pairs of Nottingham lace eu,.
tains-embracing Irish point fsbps
Brussels and floral efects-fuIl widS
and 81 yards long, worth up to s20
a pair, for s1,39.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
Distr rlct Bar to Meet.

There will be a meeting at II O'Clock
of all the active Atro-American MEM
bers of the District bar to discuss legal
matters Of interest to the coIored peo-
pie of the country. The proposed con.
stitutiopsl amendments in southern
states will be given attention and RENE
dial legislation will be suggested. The
meeting will be at the Office of w,
Calvin Chase, $685. D street north
west.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
s6 PORTER es S2.SS.

25 pairs of slightly imperfect che
mile portieres, embracing every desira.
BILE color-not more than one pair of
one pattern. If perfect, would sell up
to Sc pair. To go for s2.9S per
nair N-A
The colored American., 1899-11-25
$500 Porti Q res, s1.98

Pretty tapestry portieres in new de-
signs and colorings. fringed top and
bottom. s1.9S pair, instead of
$500
The colored American., 1899-11-25

Every body ought to be thankful that
they can 60 to GUIDE Bros, 1924 T
street northwest, the florist, and for the
sum OF fifty cents, buy nice bunch of
flowers for their thanksgiving tables.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
DROP US A POSTAL CARD

#
You are going out Of town
You have guest visiting you,
Your pastor ls given q reception,
You are managing coLcert,
You or your friends are i'll,
An heir is born into your mousse
hold, . ;s
called, ,.,o,
Your pastor breaches an exception
ally good sermon,
You buy piece OF property,
You are appointed to an once,
You know anything of generai IN
terest,-drop us card, briefly sts'ing
the facts.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
NOTICE.

Subscriptions for The Colored Amer
lean will be be received by Mr.. John
D. Powell, Jr., at Anderson street.
Boston, Mass.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
Mt. Vernon Cate.

Just Open. First-class accommoda'
tions for both ladies and gentlemen
Meals served from 6 p m to IL m Prof
G G Westcott and Mrs S ] Anderson
1912 7th street, northwest.
The colored American., 1899-11-25

OF the Christian EHQe2Vor society OF
Lincoln.
Tomorrow will be "AfIo'American
Council Day" at the Lyceum Of the
Second Baptist Church. Hon. P. B.
s. Pinchback. Hon. George 81. White,
Mr.. Daniel Murray, Mr.. r. W. Thomp.
son, and others have been invited to
to speak on that occasion. Music will
be furnished by the Capital City Or.
chestra.
Miss 8. ]. Janifer a teacher in the
public schools of the District delivered
an address before the Christian En-
deavor Union Monday evening the 9Th
inst. at Calvary Baptist church, (white)
sth and 81 street NV. The address was
very interesting and at its conclusion
Miss Janifer was congratulated by the
many friends present, white and COL
ored.
Mr.. c. M. Branham and wife of 315
F street, southwest, are all smiles. a
bright, bouncing, ten pound girl has
come into their life to bless the home.
Mr.. Branham is popular raIlroader.
The New Grand management is op'
Grating s'f1im' fam" game in violation
of the law of the District.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
The Waldorf Cafe

First-class House. European Plan.
Open at all hours. B. 81. Brown, Prop.
$50 n. J. Ave,near B & o Dept.
The colored American., 1899-11-25
New Golf ap % are arigtl; }, iIy

We have had hustle to keep with the golf csp Thar
are scarce as hens teeth in the market and prices
vanced because makers cloakng Those which arrived
sale this week made OF plaid oakng gray mixture
and blue with the Spanish founce and hood instead SO for
Lot of misses plaid golf capes with hood go for
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-22
AT THE CHURCHES.

Church services will be held in Butte
to-day as follows
St. Johns Episcopal church-S. C.
Blackiston, rector. Holy communion
at 1890. Morning prayer and sermon
at II: Evening prayer and sermon at
7:3O. Sunday school at 1890.
Trinity M E. church-Jonn Hosking,
pastor; residence 81 North Main street
Preaching at II a. m. and 1870 D. m.
Sunday school at 2:3O p. M. w H.
Gribbin and j. Galloway, superntend-
ents. Tuesday evening class meeting,
ing prayer meeting. Thursday evening
choir rehearsal. Friday evening class
meeting, r. Andrews, leader.
First Presbyterian church-E j.
Groeneveld, pastor. Divine services at
II a. M and 7:SO p. m. Young Peoples
society meeting at $50 p. m. Sunday
school at 1915 p. m. Prayer meeting
on Wednesday evening.
South Butte Presbyterian church
Rev. Mr.. Reed of the State Agricultural
college will preach in the above church
at II a. m.
cn German 81 E Eyanse s;;adu Lutheran
Hudtloff, pastor, 50 West Silver street.
Services to-day at II a. m. and s D.
M. Sunday school at GAS a. m.
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
room FL third floor, Bee Hive block,
40 East OadWay-SerViceS every
Sunday at 1O:45 a. m. and D. m. sun
day school at 1915 p. m. Experience
meeting Wednesday evening at s
o'clock
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church
Services in the Carpenters Union
hall. 11S West Granite street, at II a.
m. Sunday school at II noon. Young
Peoples society will meet Tuesday
evening at $50. A. E. Gustafson, pas
tor.
Rev. Tonge will speak at to-day's Y
NJ. c. A. service. The place of meeting
is AZ West Broadway, second floor, and
the time O'clock
Christian Tabernacle (Shortridge Me-
moriaD, southeast corner Washington
and Mercury streets. Edward oliver
Tilburn, minister; residence SIT West
Silver street. Services for ''Forefath-
ers' Day." a day in memory of the
pioneers of the plea of the church. At
the morning hour the pastor will
preach on 1.-THE Plea of Our Fore
fathers, or the Mission of Denomina-
tionalism." Every one who is interest
ed in church history should attend this
service. At night the service will be
conducted by the Y. P. S. C. E. and