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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
Knc1y ALL hy Henr+

The vicar of skegby, England, was
marrying couple the other day, both
of whom had been constant attendants
at his Sunday school. The woman in
the case had, indeed, but recently .ci =.
tured a prize offered for ability TO re-
peat by rote without mistake TIE entire
catechism of the Church Of England.
She had apparently suffered notAirg
from the tax upon her memorg u.s.
the clergyman turned to her before me
altar and asked, according 10 the ritual
MARY Jane, wilt thou have this man
TO be thy welded hnsbaad?s mi
habit asserted itself, and the lanel q
skein of memory refused 10 ~ as
"Yes, verify. by Gods help, SO IL .
she replied, ''and ! heartily ihaeh
Heavenly Father. who hath brought me-
into this state of salvation -
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
Odds and Ends in
Pants
to go at
Reduced Prices
again their efforts were unsuccessful, and
it looked as though the young man would
pass his life behind prison bars.

again their efforts were unsuccessful, and
it looked as though the young man would
pass his life behind prison bars.
And then the unexpected happened. The
saloon keeper died and on his deathbed he
told the story OF the murder.
The murdered man was unknown to him.
He had come into the place and asked for
drink which had been given him. Four
times he had asked for whisky before any
thing was said about pay. When he had
secured all he wanted and turned to leave
the proprietor asked for his money, and
was answered with curse and bad name.
One word led to another until the saloon
man became angered and taking revolver
from beneath the bar he shot the stranger.
Instantly he realized the position in which
he had placed himself, and when Smith en-
tered he determined to fasten the crime
upon him. just as the officers entered the
room he succeeded in getting near enough
to Smith to slip the revolver into his coat
pocket without his knowing it. The fact
of Smiths possession and the daughters
evidence, which she readily gave.t save her
father, completed the web that sent the
young man to the penitentiary, where he
would probably have remained for life but
for the real criminals confession at time
when the law could not reach him
OF course Smith was promptly released.
and the friends who had brought him to the
city, and afterwards had done all they could
to save him from prison, redoubled their
efforts to help him to wealth and position.
They gave him start in business, and after
wards threw into his way every bit of trade
that it was possible for them to- They in.
PRODUCED him into society making no secret
of his past history and his innocence, and
he was graciously received. The results Of
their efforts is that today Smith is pros
porous business man, known not only in
Chicago, but throughout the entire west.
But his success was bought at great price.
WRIGHT A, PATTERSON.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM.
What One Sees Who In Thi. Day
Visits the Most Historic Spot
in Judea.

j. James Tissot, the great French
artist, who has made the remarka BILE
illustrations for the "Life of Christ"
writes ct"Christmas at Bethlehem ;" in
Century:
''The town of Bethlehem is shaped
in the form of crescent, descending,
terrace by terrace, the side of the hill
on which it is built. On one of these
terraces are grouped the massive build
ings of the Latin and Greek converts,
between which stands the basiiica,
charming the eye by the peculiar grace
of its lines. All the houses are dis
tinctly Jewish in appearance, with fat
roofs capped by cupolas, and many of
them have pointed archway which offer
pleasant places for repose in hours of
sun or shade
sThis creeping of the houses down
into the very gardens of the valley
heightens wonderfully the beauty of
the landscape; while in the background,
toward the Dead sea, the mountains of
Moab tower majestically above the gen.
tie undulations of hill and vale. Every
feature of this never-to- be-forgotten
scene is full of sacred significance. In
front of the city you are shown the field
where Ruth and Boaz met, and near by
is the spot where the shepherds were
told of our Saviour's birth. At point
still nearer the crescent-shaped city is
the we'll from which David so desired
drink after doing battle. A little far
ther on, and quite by itself, is the tomb
of Rachel, beyond which are other
battle fields mentioned in the Bible"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03

the trial to the Prison de l'Eveche, SO
called from the fact that it was built
on the site of the palace of the bishop
OF Geneva. Here for six months Luc-s
cheni will undergo solitary confne-
ment in an underground dungeon.
Two days a week his food will consist
only of bread and water. At the end of
the six months he will be treated like
other criminals, though with more Sc
verify in the event of misbehavior or
other breaches of the prison regula-
tons.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
HORSES IN CLOTHES.
Where the Animals Wear Coats and
Trousers for Protection
Against Flies.

All have heard of the ravages of the
terrible tsetse fly of Africa, which is so
fatal to cattle and horses that none of
these animals can approach with i'm
punity the so-called .'fy- belt'' where
the dreadful insects congregate, saws
Chambers Journal. This belt com
Inences 100 miles from the coast and ex-
tends for about the same distance UP
country. and the reenforcements re-
Gently sent to Uganda to quell the mu-
tiny which broke out among the Sou
danese troops were compelled to cross
it. In order to protect their ponies two
officers of the Royal Welsh fusiliers hit
upon the device of dressing the animals
up in specially constructed garments,
which gave them most comical APP
pearance, resembling the pantcmimic
creatures seen on the stage at Christ
mas time.
First, the ponies were swathed in
bands of straw, on the top of which
came coat and trousers of cloth dipped
in oil and iodoform. 1t was necessary
to raise the material from actual CON
tact with the hide of the animal. for the
tsetse fly can pierce ordinary cloth II
will be interesting to learn whether
the ponies thus protected went I'M
scathed through the terrible fly belt. .
for the experimental clothing, if eff
fectual, may lead to the Introduction al
some material which may come iat
regular employment for the same OBJ,
iect.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
sQUAw MEN ousrED.
Families In the Indian
Territory.

In 1895, Henry L. Dawes, for many
from Massachusetts, was appointed
Chairman OF commission created by
congress to endeavor to secure from the
five civilized tribes of Indians, in Indian
territory, their voluntary assent to the
abandonment of tribal relations.
After the commission found that local
causes had defeated its object, congress
authorized it to make census Of the
tribes, ascertain who were and who
were not citizens, and suggest plan for
the division of the lands of the Indians
among those who were found to be citi-
zens.
Under the last authority the commits
sion has issued orders that all inter-
married white men were intruders and
would have to leave the territory. This
means that fully 10000 white, OF
"squaw," men who have married into
these tribes must leave their families,
possessions and business interests, and
seek homes elsewhere.
Tribal custom, if not law, has recog-
AlAco VIC W Allc man WHO IndrTleo I'll III
dian woman as an equal Indian citizen.
and, hence, eligible TO acquire property.
These "squaw men" have settled the
greater part Of the best lands, are IA
theirs of nearly $4,000 half blood chill
dren, and now declare they will not sur
render their acquired rights.
The Russian Monastery OF sOiOvcrsA,
in Archnngel, Is Well
Protected.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
Florida to Protect AI,,pa,or

1t is proposed in Florida to enact a
game law to protect the alligator. He
has hitherto relied on the thickness of
his hide, but the ferocity of his pur-
suers is such that this has ceased to
serve him.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
CAT KILLS A TURTLE.
Puss Meets with New Kind of Crea.
ture and Has a Hard Time
of 1t.

Farmer Egerton has large cat
named Scrapper which has long been
the terror of all the dogs and cats in the
neighborhood. One day lately he met
his match in large turtle. Discover
ing the queer creature taking leisure
ly promenade in the meadow, Scrap
per leaped on its back and clawed away
at lively rate. The turtle seemed to
rather enjoy the performance, so Scrap
per changed his tactics. He soon saw
where the turtles head came out, and
he sat down to watch the spot, reports
the New York Press.
Presently the turtle peeped out tic
see if his enemy was gone. Scrapper
made grab and missed This was re-
peated three times, and then the turtle
keeping his head safely inside the
shell, put out his feet and attempted
to crawl away. Then Scrapper caught
foot of the turtle with his teeth. and
the fight began in earnest. The turtle
pulled and struggled, but, finding itself
being pulled away, put out its head
and with aquick snap caught one OF tn .
cats hind feet in its viselike Jaws.
Serapper pulled, bit and scratched,
and doubtless would have called the
fight off. but the turtle held on in tri-
umph.
Finally scrapper secured good
hold Of the turtles head. and the turtle
would have withdrawn if he could
But the victorious scrapper was in a
short time limping home with the tur-
ties head in his mouth, as trophy Il
his hard-fought battle.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
Craps Ansorbs schoorboys.

The school children of New Albany,
Ind.,a have become SO fascinated with
, the game of craps that parents appealed
to the police to break up the games
The children congregate in alleys. on
the schoc' grounds, and, SO etimes on
the pavemep and "shoct" fer =
hes rire ,'ies. chat e.o
atvfhtf ~ possx
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
zulus Fear Motrers,,,.,v

Among the myet erious ustamsof II
Zulns is the dread wh'ch ,ha mare
nan has of his moiher-in7fs'v re
aid TO meet her and Ne'1
s'iield TO screen hnn ',5 sr d.
be passes heI 1Mn,.Ht
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
SAMOA'S NEW KING.
Mataafn, Who Ruled Away Back In
the Eighties, Restored to His
d Ancient Throne.

Mataafa, former king of the Samoan
Islands, has been restored to the throne
recently vacated by the death of King
Malietoa, and the state department is
satisfied with the result of the election.
The new ruler, who used to be king
away back in 1881, made an effort to get
himself chosen monarch of the islands,
but his following was quite insigni-
fcant. Mataafa's selection will please
the British and German governments
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
LUccHENrs PRISON.
Dungeon in Which the Murderer OF
Empress Elizabeth of Austria
Is Confined.

Luccheni, the murderer Of the en-
press of Austria, now under sentence
of imprisonment for life--the utmost
penalty allowed by the law of Switzer-
land-was removed on the day after
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
<Recently Elected to the Rather Shaky
Throne of Samoa.)
INC MATA.ANA


as highly, as it has pleased the Ameri-
can, for this king will be guided in all
the more important matters of state by
the representatives of the three powers
in Apia.
Samoa is a group of IA islands in the
South Pacific, the chief of which are
Savaii, Upolu and Tuluila. After the
revolution and the consequent compli-
cations in 1889 conference was held at
Berlin to settle the Samoan question.
At this convention Great Britain, Ger
many and the United, States were repre-
sented. On June IA of that year an act
! was signed by the three powers guaran
teeing the neutrality of the islands.
The citizens Of the signatory powers by,
this act are given equal rights of resi-
dence in the islandsand are guaranteed
protection in their trade and property.
The powers recognize the independence
rights of the natives to elect their chief
or king and to choose their own form Of
government. There is supreme court,
consisting Of one judge, to whom all.
civil suits are referred and all crimes
committed by natives against foreign
ers. The population of Samoa is about
$4,000.
After the German ritish-American
agreement was signed Malietoa was
elected king and reigned uninterrupted
~ until his recent death. But Mataafa,
the deposed king, although banished to
lonely island, has never been without
q strong following. BY right of descent
Mataafa is the lawful king. The fami-
~ for centuries were the rulers of the
islands When the three powers de-
cided that Mataafa should get off his
throne and Malietoa should succeed
him the latter protested and desired
that the real king should keep his seat.
But the powers said NO." and forced
Malietoa to be king, willy nilly. The
foreigners then brought about trouble
between the king and Mataafa, who was
vice regent, and the old monarch was
sexiled. lie is now back on his throne
and the Washington government, for
one, is glad of the fact.
A unique feature of Norway's srand-
ing army is corps of skaters armed
with rifles, who can be Unanswered
upon ice or over the snow fields of the
mountains with rapidity equal to that
OF the best trained cavalry. The skates
used are admirably adapted for travel
ing over rough and broken ice or frozen
snow. being six inches broad and be-
tween nine and ten inches long. In as
cending steep slopes, the men take
zig-zag course. tacking up the noun
tain side as ship does against head
wind.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03
A RED MANS DRINK.
Red Ink LIS Favorite Beverage
Among the Indians of In
dian Territory.

Vigilant as the deputy marshals are
in Indian territory, and drastic as the
application of the prohibition law by
the courts may be, several kinds Of in
toxication safely defy all statutory pro-
visions. Amazing quantities of Jamaica
ginger are consumed in the territory.
The stores handle ginger as legiti-
mate drug. A teaspoonful will cause
choking and coughing for several min
utes in throat unaccustomed to swal-
lowing the powerful stuff. But there
are men in the territory who drink two
or three bottles day with apparent
satisfaction to their educated stomachs.
More Jamaica ginger is sold in the In
dian territory than in half dozen
states where whisky selling is licensed.
Red ink is another favorite territory
tipple. This is not nickname for
something else. The ordinary red ink
which the bookstores of the states sell
for writing purposes is beverage in
parts of this country. The ink drinker
of cultivated tastes will buy bottles by
the half dozen at a time and swallow
the contents with relish. Essences
which sell elsewhere for favoring pur-
poses are drinks under this civilization
Anything which has basis of alcohol
is in demand. Intoxication is craved
and the stomach of the Indian terri
tory drinker does not quarrel with the
form in which it comes Wood alcohol.
accounted poison in most parts of the
country, is consumed in considerable
quantities. The peddlers buy it in Okla
homa. dilute it with water, and sell it by
the pint on this side of the line,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-02-03

The cathedral fortress of Saints Peter
and Paul, whence the wreaths have
been sold that decorated the tomb
of the late car, lies ON an outstanding
peninsula in the Neva, says the West
minister Gazette. 1t is combination
OF military museum and mausoleum.
All the cars since Peter the Great.
except Peter H., have been buried there.
The walls of the building are completely
hung with trophies. wreaths OF silver
and gold; faded punches of flowers and
lavender, with silver work in imitation
OF flowers. These are all hung on
background of black cloth. There are
also number of personal relics Soma
of the wreaths have been lying in the
cathedral for years. and the place would
look cleaner and tidier if they were re-
moved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-05
l0GA5 BREY5TIES.

Five dodgers were at tho station house last
night n.,;.o
Court this morning.
The monthly meeting c. s the = Relief .dG;r5 Hook
and Ladder Company Will be he., '''''sD' .
The Alexandria brick plant situa., y vi
Hunting creek, resumed operations yesterday
The T. rs. Of Alexandria will play the De-
troits of Washington at Colross tomorrow
evening at = o'clock
Officer Sherwood today shot and killed
dog which was acting in singular manner
on Columbus street. near King.
Mr.. w. P. Graves, jr who recently passed
the civil service examination, has been oiier-
cd the position of substitute letter carrier IN
this city.
Mrs. Ella Greenwood, wife of Mr. J'mes
Greenwood. died this morning, at her hoihG
on south Lee street, after long illness oil
consumption.
Judge Norton yesterday granted charter T
to the Norris-Poters Company to do genera
nbotocrsuhic and photographic business WIN
p capital of 100000. Mr.. J. h. Cation Is
named as the agent in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-05

FIRST WARD REpUBLIcANs.-The
regular annual meeting of First ward
republicans was held last night at Ban.
ner Hall with large attendance. 1t
was to be battle of supremacy as to
VINO would lead for the next year.
Thomas Cooper had a ticket and so had
Z. l.. Seaton. Promptly at 1870 o'clock
the meeting was opened and after some
discussion Thomas Cooper's ticket won
easily, Cooper being made secretary by
a large majority over Seaton. The fol-
lowing were the officers elected: Major
johnson, president; Strother Gillerson,
vice president; Thomas Cooper, secre-
tary; Capt. Benjamin Corum, assistant
secretary; F. Chase, sergeart-at-arms.
The club Will meet tonight for political
Endorsements. The advisory members,
consisting of seven, were appointed by
Chairman Jones with Beverly Diegs
chairman of the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-05

A MYSTERIOUS .SHoT.-Mr. L. NJ.
Davis had narrow escape from being
shot at his home in the Third ward yes
terday evening. Mr.. Davis was in his
yard at the time engaged in reading a
newspaper. when pistol ball whistled
by him, passing through the newspaper
ne had in his hand and lodging in the
floor Of tho clubhouse. Mr.. Davis pro-
cured q Ratchet and cut the ball from
the floor, and found it to be of large
calibre. The origin of the shot is a
mystery, as no one heard the report.
Whether the pistol was discharged in
tentionally at Mr.. Davis or by accident
is not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-05

r,-e Di-NIsSED.-The excitement nj
D., nome of Mr.. F. Tuba, who con-
@ the fruit business st King and
:. i.aph streets, was mentioned in the
c-.,, Yesterday. MIR. Tuba ard his
r.s.op b0uSekeeper had had some mis-
--3e,..suling snd tbs woman's cries
r.-4 heard ior some distance, aud 2
.-,ri Of excited people surrounded
Il. n-4mi,r- In me afternoon the af-
a.- MA. investigated by Mayor Slmp-
g,ste special session OF the police
c,r-, and the case was dismissed, Mir.
Tra agreeing to pay the complainant
su which he admitted was due her.
The woman clsimed that the defendant
-,l struck her, and also made some
.,.y allegations against him, which,
-egeyer. we're not sustained It seem
j that the woman entered Mr.. Tubia's
nom, inst Christmas, and she was TO
-c.iye SO per month for her services.
J.taels. instant $50 was due her, and
Der employer, no longer desiring her
services, offered to pay her thas amount
sle would leave the house. a quar-
ri followed hich precipitated yester-
laws scene. In the Police Court the
woman attempted 10 put in smother
claim for compensation from Mr.Tubla,
aG, sac hually agreed to abandon it.
Nr. Tuba agreed to pay her $50 if she
would leave his house and that amount
having been paid and her personal Ell
.ec.- ucned over to her she was es-
corri go the ferry steamer by Officer
At,a-on. As the officer left the wom-
an ou the heat she said TO MIN that she
would come back and kill Mr.. Tuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-05

CORPORATION CoURr.-Judge j. K.
III. Norton presidinQ.-Jos +. Harris,
colored, vs.. Southern Railway Com
pany, suit for $500 damages for per-
sonal injuries claimed to have been
sustained while unloading a car on
Union street; jury and verdict for de-
fendant company
VIM. a. Thomas vs.. Southern Rail.
VIZ Company, suit for 5000 for dam
ages for personal injuries claimed to
have been sustained by plaintiff while
driving Globe flour mill wagon which
was struck by train on northl Union
street; Jury and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-05

cu gcH CHoIR.-Miss Mai
bt''. .,slI soprano; Miss Florence
/. Green" ec5 .-i Mr.. Walter NJ.
,a-'' .1oor. aud Mr.. William l.. Hoy,
B''l' ''' Ssys been engaged TO assist
.i'-.y. .',.ar choir Of the Baptist Church
Dr. CT ",'y and they will begin next
'.' wben excellent programmes of
'la''', ,Ii be rendered at both the
1-'. sni evening services. This
1 ...-r.Ie Of singers are we'll known
-'' t-'rfr;a to possess voices distin-
nv the qualities of volume,
-l', Nos. ana range, and it CAN
;''',1,5 s9b-ed that they, in conjunc-
-@ ., the regular choir, Will make
JON ms, S',. c-olr second 10 none IN the
Trr following are the pro-
INC o. music and the personnel
I'm, ,ervice.-Opening anthem,
Ilors of His Han.i; otfertory, trio,
r -.' R-deemer, sung By Miss Mai
H a.orsII Messrs. Walter Birch and
w. l~.a -' seryice.-Open;lg anthem,
der the Lilies, the solo parts of
, .'.. vii he sustained by Miss Leef,
", lay and Mr.. Birch; ohertory, solo,
5 5 Before Thee, sung by Miss
' l..,,f..I VILE violin obigeto by Miss
g..r Wnltlesey voluntary, The An
a-o the Women, solo parts
/, ,a.. Florence sullivan and Mr..
" regular choir will now be COM
to.,1e following named singers:
.,,ra- Miss Mai Greenwich, Mrs.
llama. BaIenger, Mrs. Henry X.
Miss Katie Leef, Miss Lucy
r Mrs. Luther Fink, and Miss
-ompsou; altos, Miss Florence
...,n Ms. Edward Nails and Mrs.
f-,-.e, Adams: tenors, Messrs. Walter
2-cs and ? ]. Dempsey; bassos,
V..,,. Wm Hoy, VIM. Owens, P. j.
1,rnsy Henry Hunter aud Chas. sui
-r, o-ganis. and director Mr.. w. H.
S.rae.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-05

OFFICERS ELECTED.-At a meeting
of the vestry OF ST. Panl's Church last
night to organize for the ensuing year,
the following named gentlemen were
elected as officers: Wallace Hoot and
John w. Green, werdens; john r Tim
norman, treasurer; J. c. Milburn, reg
istrar, and for delegates to the Diocesan
Council to meet in Richmond, j. C.
Milburn was elected delegate and J. W.
Grann altarnhta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-05

SCHOOL BOARD The monthly meet.
ia1ort1e Civ School Beard was held
last night present Messrs. Thompson,
Atcbe-ou Maukiu, Darlev, kaus,
C4rue Harrison, Sweeney, DIR. smith
a13 t5- superintendent. In the az
,erce o.. the chairman Mr.. Thompson
presided.
TaecerS was directed to continue
Reinsurance, policies about to expire
with Mr. Lau, ence Stabler.
The Superin, endent reported that
the Attendance o, pupils during the last
month lad increase d, that all was 60
ing ON nicely with the schools, that
Mss B5nz, the recently elected teach
er was doing good work and that Miss
AeFett who had been sick, had re,
slmyd her duties. He also reported
that he was at work on the matter OF
,artii.e- to the colored school bu'!d-
i's' aud hoped to fully report at Inc
neN meeting.
Bills for repairs ana supplies were or
Tered 90 be paid.
The Superintendent stated that he
aat been requested by the principal OF
aaIoweiI school TO allow the clo'ing
Exercises to be held in the Washington
'''eet Methodist Church, colored, and
.ac request was granted.