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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
HELPLESS PARALYTlC.
He Wolks Around With Ease In HIS
Sleep.


Sic ep.
Awake, Bernardus Bennett, OF NO.
p Flushing avenue, Jamaica, is help
less paralytic.
Asleep he has full control of his limbs
although he has no consciousness OF II.
There is not the slightest doubt ABOUT
it. Even the colored servant, VINO hrst
saw the phenomenon and ran scream
ing from the house at the strange APP
partition of Mr. Bennett sitting o. the
kitchen stove fully dressed III IlJthes
he had not worn in years, now oelleVeS'
Mrs Bennett knows that II Is true
and so does her daughter Helen, al
though they would not be ieVe their
eyes until they all saw Mr.. Bennett at
the same time.
Even then the uncanniEess OF II
made them SILVER. They cannot ex-
plain it any more than the ,octors'
and the doctors have devoted much at
tention to the problem.
The family calls 1t miracle and that
is as good an explanation as has been
offered. Thousands of pc pie about ia
maica who have known MIR. Bennett
for years are still in doubt lie was
born in Queens, L. l., and went to hVe
in Jamaica so years ago.
The stroke of paralysis which came
upon him more than 20 years ago was
severe. 1t sent him TO his BET. apso-
lutely helpless. During all this time, ne
has been unable to It nj on his Ieet.
The physicians had told him there was
no chance for his e. very
When q man spends 20 years on
mattress grave" he expects to end his
life there. But Mr. Bennett has never
given up hope. His clothiHg was al
ways kept in a closet near his bed, al
though no one Or AIMED that he could
ever wear it again.
y few mornings aSo the colorei ser
want saw Mr. Bennett, fully dressed,
Sitting beside the kitchen stove. She
lifted her voice, thinking she had seen
a glCst. Mrs. Bennett al nd her daughter
were summoned.
Mrs. Bennett spoke to her husband.
He did not answer After haf hour
he walked upstairs md undressed him
self without assistance.
Wien he woke he was bsolutely help
less again. He bee lme angry when
they told him Whas lie had done, de-
claring that they were making iun Of
him. When they persuaded him to try
and use his limbs hc coul not.
The paralytic had become sonnam-
buist. The doctors nj family are Won
1ering what will be he next manifes-
Y. World.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
Spanish war Pensions.

Claims for pensions on account of
the Spanish war are being filed much
more rapidly than was the case i'm.
mlediately after the civil war This
is attributed by officials of the nen.
sion office to the greater activity Of
the pension agents. Up to date there
have been about $4,000 Spanish war
claims filed. Many of these win bef
tdisallowed, as they have prohahY
been filed for minor disabilities oag,
temporary character. Thus far rfitv
about 1900 claims have been aRad
upon, as Commissioners Evans IA our.
SUNG the policy of taking up only the
claims for gunshot wounds, the claims
OF widows and a few other lIrpant
cases. All the clai ms for minor die.
abilities will be required to take their
turn with the other claims nend;ne
before the office. e
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
A BoGR SPY.
The Boer Man OF Cunning as Well
as Bravery.

tiS DONl q tfteA4l VI cunning 60 w ~
as Bravery.
Here is the story Of Transvaal spy
that wei illustra the sire~dness
and pertinagity which h We made the
Boer such a tactful and able enemy in
the present war. 1t was just before the
erection of he j hanuesburg f, rts. The
spy was ordered to report on the de-
fences Of Chatham.
While employed in collecting materi-
ais he came upon a certain secret sub
terranean passage connecting Fort
Pitt with-someWhere. He tried hard
to find out where that somewhere"
might be, but without avail. Rumor
said it was Fort Clarence. But Fort
Clarence was then-and is now, for
that matter-used as a provost prison,
ana access to it's interior was strictly
prohibited.
One way of getting within the walls
There ona tho Wy took 1t. He
committed a somewhat serious offence
against military discipline, for which
h was reduced to the ranks and i'm
plisCned. AS he had foreseen, he was
consigned to Fort Clarence.
The provost sergeant in charge kept
rabbits, which We're shut no at night
in sort of underground passage that
opened into the moat-at least, so the
other prisoners affirmed. The spy in
glatiated himself with the warders,
ana after a week or two he was taken
off shot drill, and promoted to the post
OF rabbit keeper in ordinary to the
provost sergeant aforesaid. He looked
carefully and conscientiously after his
four footed charges. In fact, he spent
the greater part of his time cleaning
out and withdrawing their under
ground apartment, with the result that,
on his release, he was able to 70 W ri
full plans and details to Pretoria.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

Are you quite sure tRis melon is
pep inquired the young housewife
fer she had made careful selection.
Perfectly sure, madam" replied the
7Focer, but if you wish. l will plug it
30 that you can see for yourself" And,
cutting triangular piece from the
side of the melon, he held it up for in
spection. You see," he continued, at
is perfectly ripe"
Very well" answered the fair Gus
Toner, you may send that one up to
he house. twenty-five cents, did you
say? l know l have a quarter here
somewhere. On, yes, here it isl"
The grocer glanced at the coin and
then handed it back. 81 can't accent
that," he said; "it is plugged"
Il know it," said the lady. "but |
don't see what difference that makes.
The watermelon is plugged, too. New
York Journal.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

garlands OF white marguerites, dia-
munds and pearls giving it a touch Of
elegance, and above it all the fair re-
publican face carried with truly regal
spirit. But alas! on the threshold of
the drawingroonl she was stopped by
an imperious chamberlain, who loftily
informed her that she could not go in,
as her gown was not low enough in
the neck. For one moment the spirited
American girl was dismayed, then,
with a scornful look at the courtier,
she lifted her little gloved hands, and,
giving both shoulders of the corsage
an impetuous twitch, barred her dim
pied shoulders, and with the defiant,
Now it will do walked past the as
tonished gentleman in waiting. She af-
terWard had her picture taken in the
court dress which so nearly brought
her to social gri
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

the habit skirts, which have been and
are sin very popular. The closing IS
effected imisibly 1T The left side under
the plat ana Il pocket may be conNenI-
entity inserted at the opposite side
Although designed especially for
plaid and for double faced materials
this model would be apr pirate fer
cheviot. cameIs hair homaspun, vene-
tiars or any Of the new novelty cloths.
Tho skirt is line1 throughout with fine
pcrcahne and Hni he'd around the low
er edge with Donna skirt facing, which
comes in ali co.ols aud is shaped to fit.
To make this skirt in the medium size
will require 2$I yards of material 81
inches wide MAY MANTON.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
AN AMERICAN GIRL.
-..: -aiied Regulations Of Queen Vic.
torIa's Court, But Gained Admission.

A delightful little story has only
lately come 20 iieht Of how Il pretty
and au1acious San Francisco girl once
Geied the regulations Of Queen Victor
ms court. Along in the seventies bon
ME Nellie Chapman, daughter of Will
lam S. Chapman. the well known
mine owner, says the San Francisco
Chronicle, found herself on the eve Of
her presentation TO Englands Queen.
Now there are certain rules of high
etiquette laid down for these occasions.
Among the rest royalty prescribes the
exact length of a train and the degree
OF exposure required Of the arms and
bust. But Nellie Chapman had ideas OF
her own on the latter subject, and
when 1t came to the shaping of the
gown she was to wear for the grand
event the American girl had the height
of her corsage arranged to suit her
own ideas of what was decorous and
appropriate. 1t was an extremely dain-
ty gown Of white satin, perfectly fit
ted to theX slight and graceful figure,
viii -chastA TRIMMINGS of fllIe and
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

Gallant Man (aside)-At last have
her ali 10 myself Now | can tell her
how much I love her and ask her to
he mine. How shall do it, | wonder?
Gentle Maid 1t is surely coming. l
IN so nervous and frightened. | know
ne IS Going 10 be terribly dramatic.
do hope J sha'n't have to help him up
eff his knees. Goodness! why doesn't
he say something? | must break this
horrible silence. (Aloud, recklessly):
dave you been abroad?
Gallant Man (smilingly)-No, I'm
saving it for a wedding trip
Gentle Maid (demurey)-Why, how
funny! So am l.
Gallant Man (meaningly)-Th why
shouldn't we take 1t together?
Gentle Maid Gnnocentiy) -Possibly
your wife and my husband might OBJ
ject to going in such crowd.
Gallant Man (brilliantly)-The crowd
wouldn't be objectionably large if your
husband and my wife were husband and
wife.
tFurther conversation disjointed and
hdistinct.) -London Tit-Bits.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
The Summer Resort.

How beautiful it is here!" exclaim-
ed she. See. The mountain is tipped
with gold!'
Now he, it CHANGED, albeit more
practical. was scarcely less ecstatic.
AND the walters are tipped with a
iickel.' he cried, joyfully.
That was to say, it was not only
beautiful here, but cheap withal.-De.
troit journal.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

NO" said the Filipino, 1--WE don't
want any more civilization"
Why. you have never tried the real
article"
I'VE can't take any chances. Since
Aguinaldo got to posing as a civilized
person we ordinary people have 10
aide every time We see a stranger for
ear he's another assessor. Washing
ION Star.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
Measuring Of lima.

Just when the day became Civired
into hours is not known; nor is the
process explained. The Greeks and Ro-
mans measured time BY The water
glass and the sun dials. The hour glass
filled with sand, was the cutgro tn Of
these vessels, from which the water
dipped through tiny openings
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

Artist-My next picture at the Acad-
omy will be entitled Driven to Drink"
His Friend-Ah, some powerful por-
trayal Of baffled passion / suppose? y
Artist-Oh no it's cab approaching
water trough
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
Mr.. Cleveland in Princeton.

ExPresident Grover Cleveland is
living quite modest and retiring life
in Princeton, N. j., although he has
been engaged to deliver a course Of
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
Cleter.

Cletcr.
"She has actually made over her last
years bathing dress."
Well, it isn't erery girl that can
make something cut of nothing
Puck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
Anticipating the

II am mentally incomp,
ed the old man.
1t was in vain that they
with him.
"Am I not wealthy, an
children by two different
demanded, with an im7
was almost fierceness.
1t seems to be a fact
tered mind sometimes rel
a semblance Of the sense
quence.-Detroit Journal
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

The omnibus company
the occasion of the Exl
year, will have 90 lines a
cles, performing $4,000 JOY
and capable of transporI
passengers.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

A man is getting old vi
to wait for some one 10
into his overccat and a
ting old when sl," oaeSi
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

Rivalry in the matrimonial business
runs high in Dakota, IS one a2st !..a.
from the following justice Of Tie e.te
advertisements copied nom a Dakota
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29

Horseshoe made Of oowhido are
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
"GIT ON 10 This


GIT ON TO THIS.
Ladies and gents contemplating
matrimony should see me, 20 now
throw IN with every marriage sew %
a free ride all around the city and d
dandy wedding certificate. Or, If me
ferred, an order for dozen Inoto-
graphs or llle-size crayon Of the bride
made by my vie. who is away up ID
the crayon Business. Come one. come
all, II you desire your marrying done
reasonably and properly.
"P. j. COBB, J. p"
LOVERS, TAKE NOq
"On and after this date VIII present
an elegant chrome, a parlor lamp, D, a
glass water set to all bridal couples
married by me. All marrying done in
the most artistic way, either in private
or public.
Runaway couples married at any
hour of the day or night, and pursuers
thrown off the scent.
Reduced rates to those | have mar
ried before. A red lantern hangs in
front of my door on Prairie street Mt
night No dog kept Night bell direct,
ly under the lantern.
MOSES DODD, J. r"
Detroit Free Press.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-29
OUR JACKET STOCK

comprises many of the most desirable STYLES
and best qualities, any and all of which will
fall under the sharp blade of sharp reduc-
ton.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
The Officer Caught On.

An amusing incident occurred yester-
day on the Irmgard wharf caused by
some of the soldiers who have been
deprived of their liberty during the
stay of the 10th in Honolulu. Two
squads of the provost guard were be-
ing marched off the wharf TO the city
to round up stragglers and those who
yet fingered over their lager, when the
vigilant eye of the officer of the guard
detected several soldiers in the squad
called. and out of a total of twenty
men, eight were found to be interlop-
ers, who had used this last Opportuni-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
SENATOR CULLOM
Will Re-Introduce Hawai-
ian Bill In Congress.
Early Action LskeIy-Isiands Thor
Cughiy Americana q M after
Of Court Jurisdiction.

CHICAGO. Nov 13.-The Times
Herald this morning publishes the fol-
lowing from its Washington CORE
spOndent.
WASHINGTON, ID. c, Nov. r.
Early i'm the coming session of Con-
Sress / will Teintroduce my bill for
the government OF Hawaii and will
press IL to passage, said Senator Gull
iom this afternoon. Continuing the
Senator said:
IL will be remembered that Con
Sressional committee of which / was
a member visited Hawaii and made a
full report. The demands of public
business. growing out of the Spanish
war. in connection with the crowded
Eal@ndar which always chaTacteTiZes
short session of Congress like the last,
made ii impossible 10 take up the Ha-
waiian question.
The people of the Islands have dem
.DDStrated their capacity for self-gOv-
eminent, are already thoroughly Amer
icaniZed and understand the conditions
which have delayed action. They are
patiently awaiting the pleasure of Con-
<, SIS. and. in my opinion, are entitled
GO first consideration. / believe we
before we take up any of the new insu-
Jar possessions.
confidently expect early action
iIpOn the Hawaiian bill. In my Opin-
ION the form of government which we
propose for Hawaii could be given in
a measure to Puerto Rico with bCnef-
-Flal results. Hawaii is to have Gov
ernOr and Legislature, consisting OF
a Senate and a House of Representa-
sives. wnose members will BE- selected
upon certain property qualifications.
The qualifications for voters. that they
must read and speak the native or
English language Understandings. !
might be extended TO Puerto Rico with
other conditions.
In Hawaii we propose to extend the |
jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit Court |
over which Judge Morrow of Califor-
MIA now presides. 1t might be consid- |
cred desirable to place Puerto Rico |
within one of the Southern or Eastern |
circuits
While / expect the early passage of |
the Hawaiian bill and believe that |
Congress will take up Porto Rico at |
the next session. | do not attempt to |
predict what Will be done for the lat
ter island
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
HONOLULU SOCIETY.


Friday evening. November II DR.
and Mrs. Walter Maxwell entertained
at dinner the following guests: Major
and Mrs. F. Mills, DR.. and Mrs. F. r.
Day. Mrs. F. VI. Hatch, Mrs. NJ. c. Wild
difield, Col. a. G. Halves and Mr.. W
y. Armstrong
Monday evening a number OF the
young gentlemen of this city gave a
very enjoyable dance at the Myrtle
Boat House.
Thursday Mrs F. NJ Hatch enter
tanned at luncheon.
Mrs. H. A. Baldwin of Hamakuapo-
kO, Maui, is spending a few months in
this city with her mother, Mrs. w. O..
Smith.
The friends of Mrs G. p. Wilder are
pleased to see her out after a brief ill
ness.
Mrs. Mills, wife of Maj. Mills. has
quite recovered from her recent indis-
position.
Invitations are out for a card party
TO be given by Miss Bertha Young,
next Friday evening, at her Waikiki
home.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25

EXCHANGE bought and sold
and Letters of Credit Issued on
all parts of the world. ta
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25

y 10 evade discipline and see the town
once more. They protested their limo
cence ofany disregard of military rules
buc the officer didn't see il that way.
and ordered the offenders back upon
the ship after a severe dressing down.
The w0uld-be runaways were unmerci-
fully chaffed by their comrades upon
their lack Of success.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
rch-' Brandenburg >
ttorel Arrivals

HaWaiian-ThOs K. Laughlin, Irwin
Laughlin, Pittsburg; Lyman I. Dyer,
New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Dario Rice,
Miss NJ. ID. Brewer, Boston: Chas NJ.
GAMER, Paris; B. R. Rice and wife,
New York; Miss G. S. Patterson, Pitts
burg; Mrs. NJ. A. Walsh, Miss jose
phine Walsh, San Francisco; James S
Espy, CINCINNATI; l.. F. Graham and
wife, San Jose; H. r. Bonie, c. D. Nc
Grath, II. Bethett, Yokohama; Mr. and
Mrs II. S. Wheatley, Chicago; Mr. and
Mrs. l.. Van Rensselaer,, New York
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
The Siam.

The extensive repair work on the
animal transport siam" is about COM
pleted, and a hurricane deck load OF
supplies together with big batch of
animals will be placed on board to
day. By tomorrow afternoon Colonel
Ruhlen expects TO complete the load
ing OF the remainder OF the animals
and get the ship out of the harbor be
fore night.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25

and Godfrey Brown, has bought one. OF
The largest and finest automobiles ye-
mlde. Il viii be shipped to Honolulu.
Tho dispatch also states that Prince
David has attracted considerable at
tention at the horse show, where he
has been constant visitor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
TIE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK
LIMITED.
Paid Up Capital. .... Yen 10000, O0C
Reserved Fund .......Y Yen 100000

HEAD OFFICE: YOKOHAMA.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
Kobe, London, Lyons, New Yors
San Francisco, Shanghai, Bonn
bay, Hongkong, Tokyo
INTEREST ALLOWED:
On Fixed Deposit for II MONS 4 p. c.
D a.
On Fixed Deposit for 6 months 3l2 p. c
p. a.
On Fixed Deposit for months p. C
p. a.
INTEREST ALLOWED BY THE
HEAD OFFICE AT YOKOHAMA:
On Current Deposit l 2-10 sen per day
On Fixed Deposit for u months, 81
per cent. p. a.
The Bank buys and receives for col
lection Bills of Exchange, issues
Drafts and Letters of Credit on the
above Branches and Agencies and
transacts a general banking business.
Agency Yokohama Specie Bank:
New Republic Bldg, Honolulu, H.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
HAS RETURNED

/ l.. B. Kerr has returned from Europe
with an immense shipment of English
Dry Goods. Watch for the grand open
ing. Bargains never before offered in
Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
Prince David's Purchase.

\ late New York dispatch says that
Prince David of Hawaii. who is visit
snE New York with Col. Sam Parker
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-11-25
Band Concert.

There will be a band concert this
afternoon at Emma Square at 4:30
O'Clock The following program will
be given:
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-10-19
Diario absoamente imparcia de opinion prens
Debi| i|idad
de la
Garganta

sSiente usted como un cosquilleo constante
en- Ia garganta? oSe pone usted romeo con
frecuencia? SSe esfuerza sicmpre en- arrojar
fema? 5Esta usted molestado por La tos?
ST es asf padece usted de debilidad de Ia
garganta. Y esta affection empeorara de cada
dfa mas. Quiza estas horas va le ha debili-
ado usted
ST no puede ir pasando con tai estado de la
garganta, entonces no hay mas que curarla.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-10-19

cura la debilidad 6 inflammation de la garganta,
y 10 realiza porque es un remedio calmante y
curative de sunna eficacia. No es question de
botellas mas botellas y grandes dosis. A
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-10-19

mGnuQO con un ITdScO
pequef1O Sc realiZa Ia
curaci6n completa.
Los mejores efectos
de esta medicina So
obtienen cuandO Ell
higado funciona con
actividad y el estado
del vientre es normal.
Corrfjase toda tender
cia al extref1imiento,
Tomando al efectO to-
das las noches dosis
laxantes de las P1ldO-
ras del DR.. Aver.
Mucho habran de con-
tribuir q aliviar Ia
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-20

A woman thinks u sbe repeats gossip
jus, as she heard n there can be no
harm
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-07-20
IS 1T RIGHT
For an Editor TO Recommend PAtsn'
Medielnesi

From Sylvan Valley News Drevrad, Nc,
II may be a question whether the editor
OF a newspaper has The right 10 publicly
recommend any OF the various proprlesy
msdclnos which food the marKe,. ye, as
a preventative Of suffering we feel Il a
duty 10 say good word Tor Chamber.
lalna Cole. Cholera and Dlarrhoea Rem
edy. We have known and used this medI-
cine In our family foT % years and have
always found II reliable In many eases
dose Of this remedy would save hours
OF suffering while a physician Is awaited
We do not believe In depending implicitly
on any medicine for a cure. but We DO
believe thss II a bottle OF chamberlaiu's
plarrhosa Remedy were kept on hand
and administered at the inception OF an
attack much suffering nigh, be avoided
and In very many eases the presence Of
a physician would not BE- required. Al
least this has been our experience during
she past % yearA For sale by Charles
Rogers.