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via 3. & .. Saturday and Sunday. Jan. IA
and 10. good for return until following
Monday. Tickets good on all trains except
Royal Limited.-Advt-
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AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Two New Cases Of Mild Smallpox Have
Been Reported
Installation of Officers of Oriental
Lodge-TvO Funerals-CarIton
PadEett Slowly Improving.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 127 King street.
Bell Telenhone No LOG

nj mis- $780,,
Den Telephone NO lo6,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January Ia 1899.
Two more cases of SMALLPOX were re-
ported at police headnuartars last r;,bt
and. upon investigation Inv Dr MIL, -
- " ny IL -hAiei' pro-
seIuihe' put vi d mia form. Inc
pAie's "ie 'ohh Lucas coiofed, living at
u-i,,tal " ''oi,ooo Ai,u ~ street anu
We, 80 80 0o'"ieu' li,ihs at NO lHl
,bo nt+,- 60. ~ 'le 'o,tn"eS' section Oh
70 onara,,;', 80 'aAeI 'i'is morning
,.,.i.-. IN o'''i iieinises' anu onicer
IT, no :" ',' oisi''ciieu 10 haiis OUT iass-
- t,,. Vi .NeSe pdtiehts 10 the sHai-
PoN hospitdl VIII DE accomplished as soon
as possible
Sergt. Smith and officer knight were
sent to Washington tb;s ,,or,ipo 20 n,,r-
chase q borsa g., 81 -. -
was consi6aTebio a lev Pun posJe, as there
animal in his cit,, far ny III sst,ins an
other patients. 'f'' "a '
oihcers Installed.
Oriental Lodge No g hold n r,eeti,e, last
night at which tho ofioa,, ,.,,o,,,1,. -,
ed, and mentioned in The Star were in
stalled the ceremony uas narf,r,,,, h.,
George L. Simpson. district denutv Grand
chancellor. assisted by William II S,oi,b
grand master of arms. and William II
Sebran, grand prelate of Lodge No. "A of
NasIiNllie, 1e1n. f3loWlng the installation
services w. n. Sebran, w. III. May and
otners MADE interesting addresses. II. c.
lump, master OF nnahce made a favor
tple report OF the standing OF the lodge
lui tiis year enallg JANUARY l. 1888. 1t
adIi,io,, af Us. 50 palalIce on manu- anu the
Out'ioii Vi '"o new memoefs.
Two Funerals Today.
Funeral services over tho rer,ains Of NJ,
Anthony Dvver ,,.ore ria III -
o.2o o,c1ool IN g. nv, Ing :, at
o.oo U eloch III 81 Mary Church, Rev.
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way.-The dining car service on both of the
Southern Railways through trains, leaving
Washington 10 am. and 1915 D. daily,
facilitates the movement of through travel
to the south and southwest The only COM
plete and first-class dining car service south.
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Attention is called to the advertisement of
sale of Charles Baum's old-sstablished
business of thirty years standing-Advt
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Manufacturers Sale of Pianos.

Excellent opportunity is offered to buy
high-grade pianos at factory cost, by Brad
bury Piano Co See ad. page lS.-Advt.
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CITY ITEMS.

Never Mind the Snow and Rain.
Let us start papering your rooms now.
Finest work. s. up. NOLTE, $40 9th st. 1t
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In buying, storing or selling furniture go
to Sloan's, 14O7 G st. Best location and
best results.-Adyt.
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Half Blind From
ECZE M A
THREE CHILDREN AFFLICTED. WHOLE BOD
les AND FACES SORE, RAW AND
BLOODY MASS
TRIED DOCTOR AFTER DOCTOR FOR 20
MONTHS WITHOUT SLIGHTEST RE
LIEF. CRYING CONSTANTLY.
COULDN'T SLEEP. TRIED CUTICURA. FIRST
APPLICATION GAVE RELIEF. CURED
IN FOURTEEN DAYS.

Ny second child got eczema when seven months
old. Three months liter my first child got il, and,
following him. the last one, two years old fell
victim For twenty months they suffered fearful
agony. Their whole bodies. especially their faces,
and that the little ones were
blind half the time. No words can describe the
suffering of my second child, whose whole body
bloody lie constantly crying,
could get sleep. and he actually did not look
human. / tried doctor after doctor, but none az
forded the slightest relief decided to try CT H.
IRA The first application brought relief in each
case. and after fourteen days treatment with
CUTICURA SOAP and CUTICURA (ointmenU the
worst cured, and the whole neirhborhoOd
is surprised at the wonderful effect Of CUTICURA.
Mrs. ANNIE RING.
SIS L. 18th St, New York city.
Nov. rs, 1898.
In all the world there is other treatment so
pure, sweet, speedily effective for DISTRESS
ing skin humors of infants and children AS CUTI-
CURA, greatest Of skin cures, blood purifiers aud
humor remedies. A warm bath with CUTlCUHA
SOAP and single amounting with CUTICURA
(ointmcnt) purest Of emolliant skin cures, VIII AZ
ford instant relief, permit rest and sleep 10 both
parent and child, and poi1t TO a speedy. pernla-
nent and economical cure, wheh all else fails.
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SmaII;s Flowers.

j. Fl. Small &c Sons, florists, 14th and G.
SITS, Washington, and 1853 Broadway, N. Y.
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Money: Do you want to borrow on your
real estate at AZ and per cent? See
David Moore, 1ip5 G. st. n.w.-AdVt
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THE FINEST IN THE Ian

Gas Heaters 49, and up; Oil Heaters,
s1.25 10 IS y. Eberly's Sons. us 9TH NV.
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when You Want to Hire n Carri,re

remember DOwneys model stables, 1872
y l. 81, Best service Reasonable prices
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General Matters.

Fine blooming Azaleas. 81 ID.
Best specimens you will see. Guide l22i T.
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Cabinet Makers and Other

users Of fancy thin woods, like White Hol-
ly, Walnut, Cherry, Oak, Mahogany, ETC.,
are reminded that full line is kept at E.
H. Morselfs, 1107 9TH st. NV. ja14-tf
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WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del
monico Steak, go to John r. Kelly, 9th st.
wing, Center Mkt Corned Beef specially
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Annual Meeting.

The Ordnance Mutual Relief Association
ned It's annual meeting on Tuesday, Janu-
airy TO- and the following officers We're
elected FOR the ensuing year: G.. ". Slater
president; c. L. Byrne, vice president; ]. E.
Harrison, recording secretary; T. NJ. Hayes,
financial secretary; W. NJ Mathews treas
urer; executive committee, NJ. A Lynch
chairman; q. c. r. Lowery J. ]. Membert
J. G. Baker, r. Pollock, j. L. Yockel F.
W hitney; finance committee W. NJ. Bobb,
A. Il. Suit, W. II. Hunter.
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INNL III MIMI eddy CU1ICURA SOAP.
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FOR AT HOMES AND RECEPTIONS
nothing is more dainty and delicious than
La Fetra : sh -rbet. Rich creams and fancy
ices. individual molds. &c. Excellent as
sortment of fancy cakes. LA FETRA'S.
COR nth AND G.. PHONE 1161.
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Money to lend at AZ. 5 and 6 per cent on
real estate, Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Paaye
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KENNY'S
FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST.
c. D. KENNY'S S CITY STORES.
Heating Stoves at cost. A. Eberlys Sons,
lis eth NV.
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Have you money to invest In loans? Az.
and u per cent. See David Moore 14O6
@ st. n. W.-AdVt
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Visit Rauscber'- O'Clock Tea Room

when YOU want cup of hot chocolate, a
salad or an ice Cor. Conn. ave and L ST
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THE FINEST IN THE LAND
-PabSt famous Milwaukee Beer. The beer
that millions all over the country drink. \
favorite in homes clubs and leading bars.
Let us send you case. Write or phone
PABST BREWING co, 1O3 y. Cap. st.
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LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st.
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Observation-Disclosures.

OCEAN CITY. MARYLAND.
The Colonial Will remain open all the fall and
winter. 100 feet parlors ocean front inclosl
ed in glass for invalids; heated throughout; gum
ming. w. ]. WARRINGTON, Prop. and Msr.
se2O-eotf
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Prompt attention given to orders for re-
ceptions. parties. etc. Variety of Pepper
minis and Wintergreen Creams always on
hand. Any orders filed on reasonable
notice. SHEETZ 10th and F SITS
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Artificial Eyes. Hempler's, 9th and ave
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GENTS SUITS CLEANED.
A F. BORNOT 1903 G st
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
WILL GRANT AUTONOMY
SANTIAGO PROVINCE REJ0ICES UNDER
FREEDOMS SMILE.
News from Washington Results in Mass Meetings
at Which General Wood is Greatly
Honored.

Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 16.-Mayor
Baccardi has received a cable dispatch
from DIR. Castillo, the representative of
the business men of this city who ac-
companied General Wood to Washing
ton, announcing that complete autonomy
will be granted this province. Today,
therefore, is practically being observed
as a holiday. The city is decorated with
flags and mass meeting has been held
at which General Wood was warmly
praised.
Bands of music have paraded the
streets, cheering crowds were to be seen
on all sides and the clubs have held meet
ings for the purpose of arranging an
ovation to General Wood and DIR. Cas-
tillo ON their return. Subscriptions are
pouring in. so there will be no lack of
money to make the affair a success.
Representatives of Norwegian wreck
ing company examiner the wrecks of the
Spanish warships yesterday i'll order TO
see if it is possible to raise them. They
consider that the Colon might possibly
be foated, but they are doubtful in the
case of the Almirante Oquendo.
The Merritt-Chapman Wrecksng Com
pany is making headway on the wreck
of tie Reina Mercedes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
SHOT A NEGRO THREE TIMES.
The Negro Was Large and Impudent--
Fire-A New Savings Bank.

Wilson, n. c., Jan. 16.-(Special) y
Turner Battle, negro man, was shot
three times this morning by M. G. Ward,
who keeps u restaurant on Tarboro
street. Battle had been employed as wait
er in this restaurant, but was discharged
this morning for some bad conduct and
this so enraged HIM that he began TO
curse and threaten Mr. Ward, whereupon
he Ward drew his pistol and shot him
three times, each ball taking effect and
it is thought the wounds will prove fatal
Ward surrendered Immediately and has
employed John f. Woodland, Esq. to de-
fcnd him, who will have an easy defense.
for Ward is a weak, small man, and
the negro lis large. powerful one, and
Ward evidently fought in self-defense.
Last night about 9 o'clock the atlrm
Of fire was given, and it was discovered
that a negro house in the edge of the
town was on fire. Our very efficient
and wide-awake fire department was
promptly on hand, and by its well-di-
rected efforts subdued the flames before
any other building was ignited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
WHAT TO DO WITH EAGAN?
A Letter of Reprimand. Court Mar
tial or Court of Inquiry.

A Letter of Reprimand. Court Mar
tial or Court of Inquiry.
Washington, Jan. 16.-In answer to a
direct question Secretary Alger at the
close of the official day said that the
War Department had taken no action in
the case of Commissary General Eagan,
but when the inquiry was pursued he
declined to say one word as to his in
tensions in the matter. 1t was apparent
during the day that this matter was re-
ceiying attention and in fact the commits
sary general spent some time closeted
with the Secretary. Three distinct lines
of action were talked of as within the
line of probability The first was a
strong letter of reprimand to be adj
dressed by the President himself to Gen
eral Eagan. stating that but for the inn
munity he had promised all witnesses be-
fore the commission he would have
courtmartialed him
The second line was an actual court
martial, while the third was Il court of
inquiry The purpose Of the latter
would be. it was said, to place upon a
military tribunal the responsibility for de-
Gliding whether or not General Eagan
should be tried by court martial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
MRS. MOORE IN THE TOMBs.
Her Husband Goes to Sing Sing Under
a Nineteen Years Sentence.

Nineteen Years Sentence.
New York. Jan. 16-Mrs. Fayne
Strahan Moore, in whose recent trial foT
completely with her husband in badger
ing" Martin Mahon, the jury disagreed,
was today arraigned before Justice Furs-
man, in the Criminal branch of the Su.
preme Court The purpose of the ar
raignment was for placinA the case on
the February calendar
Mr.. Levy, counsel for Mrs. Moore.
asked that the case be sci down for the
second Monday in February. Assistant
District Attorney Mcintyre objecTed Il
this on the grounds that there were sew
eral cases that should be tried first ,le-
manding immediate attention. Justice
Fursman upheld Mr.. Mcintyre and plac-
ed the case down on the calendar to take
its regular order thereon.
Prior to the departure of Mrs Moore
to the Tombs, Mrs. Strahan. her mother.
who came from Atlanta, Ga. saw her
daughter in the Tombs, cried over her
and said,. "Cheer up my child, we shall
soon get you out of this"
Then Mrs. Strahan called at the Dis
trict Attorneys office to try TO get her
daughters bail reduced. but without
success.
William A. Il. Moore, the husband of
Fayne Moore, was today taken from the
Tombs to the Grand Central deDot.
where he was put on train for Sing
S.ng to serve out 19-year sentence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
CANNOT BE DESTROYED
EAIBODIES HOPES AND ASPIRA.
TIONS OF THE PEOPLE.
GOLD STANDARD STRONG IN WALL STREET
Those Who Advocate il, as Rule, Know tha
the God Dollar is Neither Stable ntr
Homes. Silver's Triumph
Fora'oId.
F0re'oId.

Denver Colo, Jan. 16-ColOnel W. ].
Bryan declared to-day in a brief speech
which he made at the public reception
given to him by the Bimetllic League
of this city, that the silver issue is still
very much alive. He said
The cause lives because it embodics
the hopes, the aspirations ard the belief
of our people. 1t is Il strong cause, Le-
cause the people need silver. The Ameri-
can people favor bimetallisn, never
mind where the silver is produced. We
do not need it because it IS produced
here. People eat because they need it,
not because food has to be consumed.
And so with gold and silver They are
important in the worlds commerce be-
cause they are needed, and you can
never destroy silver while it is needed.
The farmer, the creator Of wealth,
knows that the gold standard lowers
prices without raising money. And Il
the gold standard should once be rstab-
lished, you may set it down that the
date of bankruptcy is not far lhae d.
To restore bimetallism is to restore the
parity between money and property.
Those who advocate the gold stand
and as a rule, know that the gold dol
lar is not stable nor honest. The
strength of the gold standard is to be
found in the money centers, and its
strongest advocates are those who,
when their dollar is invested, want it
to go up.
If our cause is just. and / firmly be-
lieve it is, its triumph is sure. Truth
cannot be crushed to earth. The hour
of death is not here"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
CAPT. S. c. RANKIN DEAD.
A Leading Citizen Dropped Dead on\the
Streets of Fayetteville.

Fayetteville. n. c., Jan. 16.-(Spe-
cial)-Capt. S. G.. Rankin dropped dead
on the street tonight on his way home.
Capt. Rankin was about sixty years
old was born in Guilford county, but
had resided in Fayetteville many years.
He leaves a widow, who was Miss
Prior before her marriage, and three
sons, Charles and Henry, who live in
Fayetteville. and Lacy, who lives in
South Carolina. They are all grown.
Capt. Rankin was the Democratic can
didate for the Senate two years ago.
Capt. Rankin was one of the best
men in the world" said Mr.. III. Med.
Robinson, member from Cumberland
last night, when he received a telegram
announcing his death. HE was a ruling
elder in the Presbyterian church and es-
teemed by ALL"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
BATTLE FOR SENATORSHIP.
Quay Will Begin the Fight in Earnest
To-day.

Harrisburg. Pa JAN 16.-The great
battle for United States Senator will
open i'll earnest tomorrow with the taking
of the first ballot in the Senate and
House. The two houses will vote sepa-
rately at three O'Clock in the afternoon
and in joint assembly on Wednesday.
The fight is between Senator Quay.
backed by the 100 Senators and members
who took part in the Republican caucus:
George A. jerks, of Brookville, the can
didate of the Democratic caucus, and n
half dozen "favorte sons" nominated
by the anti-Quay Republican legislators.
With the Democrats and anti-Quayites
voting for their candidates the indica-
tions are there will be deadlock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
BRYAN's WELCOME TO DENVER
He Will Address the Legislature. Then
the Public on NabOth's Vineyard.

Denver, Col, Jan. 16.-Col. William
J. Bryan and his wife arrived in Den
YER today. They were met by a recep.
tion committee and escorted to the res
dence of Hon. T. NJ. Patterson. At II
o'clock n public reception to Colonel
Bryan was given by the Denver Bi-metal-
lie League, and hundreds of people EN-
braced the opportunity to grasp the hand
of the silver champion. This evening Mr..
and Mrs Patterson held reception for
the distinguished visitors at which men,
bers of the Legislature and other prom
inent people were present The pro-
gram tomorrow includes an address to
the Legislature and n public address in
the evening, the subject of which is
"Naboth's Vineyard"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
TROOPS CLASH WITH NEGROES

Newport News, Va, Jan. 16.--A clash
occurred in Phoebus, near Old Point
tonight, between negroes and few
soldiers from Fort Monroe. which
threatened to prove serious, but FORUM
ately no fatalities resulted. 1t was re-
ported that one man was shot, but the
report could not be verified. 4 guard
from the fort scooped the soldiers and
hustled them back to the post.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
PHILIPPINE CRISIS PAST.

Washington, Jan. 16.-General Otis
was heard from again to-day from
Manila and the contents of his cablegram
were so reassuring as to the situation
there, and at Iloilo, that the officials
here have come to accept without ques-
ton the correctness of his statement
that the critical stage is past, and that
he has control of the situation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
THEY VOTE FOR ADDICKs.

Dover Del. Jan. 16.-Fifteen union
or Addicks Republicans. met in caucus
tonight and voted for j. Edward Adj
dicks for United States Senator. The
Dupont faction did not attend. The
Republicans have 81 of the - members
of the Legislature, and a deadlock is
anticipated
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
GRAND CHAPLAIN OF ELKs DIES

Chicago. his. Jan. 16.-Rev. Henry
G. Perry, Grand Chaplain of the .Benev-
olent Order of Elks. and well known in
Masonic circles, died in this city to-day.
Deceased had been i'll with arterial
scherosis for more than week, and a
sudden attack of grip led to complica-
tions, which resulted in death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
100000 A DAY.

New York, Jan. 16.-(Special.)-A
statement issued by the Ripan's Chemical
Company shows that the sales of Ripan's
TabuIes during the year 1898 reached
seventy millions and that the sales in
January are Mt rate exceeding five hun
dreG thousand day
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
SUES THE CALL FOR LIBEL.

Sacramento. Cal. Jan. 16.-There has
been no change in the Senatorial con
test. Senator Wright, who has been ac-
cused by San Francisco paper of sell
ing his vote to the Grant Camp, to-day
sued the San Francisco Call for $3.50
600 for libel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS FLEET.
Vessels Designated to go South a.
Squadron of Evolution.

Washington, Jan. 1G.-The Navy De
partment has designated the following
warships TO form the squadron of evolu
ton which is to go South under direct
command of Admiral Sampson
Flagship. New York Brooklyn, In
diana. Texas, Chicago, Newark,
Machias.
Ihey VIII he accompanied by the fol-
lowing named golfers and supply ships:
Marcellus, Lebanon and Supply
The ships are ordered to be at Ha-
vana prior to the first of February next.
The Brooklyn arrived at Havana to-day
with Assistant Secretary Allen aboard
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
no CHANGE IN THE CONTEST.

Helena, Mont, jan 16-There is no
change in the Senatorial contest. An
election is looked for this week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-17
IT is NOT FOR THE SOUTHERN

New York, Jan. 16-President
Samuel Spencer, of the Southern Rail
way Company, said to-day that there is
absolutely no truth in recent rumors that
the syndicate which had purchased the
Seaboard Air Line would turn over the
property to the Southern Railway Com
pany.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-06-16
WOMAN TRAVELLER
Teu. some Sew Pact. About Darhcs,
Afrtru.

Africa.
Miss Mary Kingsley. who has gained
international note by her daring tours
OF exploration In Africa. has written a
book. and u contains many interest
ing bits OF information gathered ny
this remarksbls woman. We some
times declare In London" writeb Miss
Kingsley. that We will 20 ont to
Africa to get away from the noise. hut
that would be useless. Woe to the man
in Africa who cannot stand perpetual
uproar. Such things surprised me more
than the rarity Of silence. and the In
tenslty Of It when you did get II. There
N only that time which comes between
i0:80 a. m. and 1870 p. m. In which
you can look for anything like the us
ual quiet OF an English village. l
fancy the main body OF the lower class
es OF Africa think externally instead
OF internally. You will hear them wnen
they are engaged together on some Job.
each man issuing the fullest directions
and prophecies concerning II In shouts
no one taking the least notice OF his
neighbors. II the head man really
wants them to do something difficult
he fetohes those within his reach an
Introductory whack. and even when
you are sitting alone In the forest you
will hear man or woman coming
down tho narrow bush path chattering
away with such energy and expression
that you can hardly believe your eyes
when you learn from them that the
wayfarer has no companion" No more
curious custom Ia described by the
woman traveller than that given below.
"In Benin" she writes. when king
dies his domestics solicit the honor OF
being buried with him. but this is oniy
accorded to few OF his great favor
ties. These slaves are let down into
the grave alive after the corpse has
been placed therein. graves OF kings
and chiefs In West Africa being nice.
roomy apartments. generally about "
feet by s feet by II feet. But In Benin
the graves have a floor OF about lC feet
by ~ feet. with sides taperlng to an
aperture that can he closed by a sin
gle fagstone. ON the morning follow
ing the interment this nagstone was
removed. and the people down below
asked II they had found the king. This
question was put TO them every sue
cesslve morning until. no answer be-
Ing returned. II was concluded that the
slaves had found their master. Meat
was then roasted on the gravestones
and distributed among the people. with
n plentiful supply OF drink"