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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
An Austrian inyentor ha

An Austrian inventor has patent
ed a speaking clock which he claims
will be of the greatest value to per-
sons of forgetful and irregular hab-
its. 1t consists of a clock-phonograph
combination. In place of the usual
striking attachment is a photograph
which can be set to speak a sentence
at any time desired, thus becoming
an unfailing reminder to it's owner
of the duties of each successive hour.
There is no mechanical difficulty in
the way of charging this moral time
piece with any number of daily ex-
hortations.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
Reelected

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 24.-The con-
vention of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen raised the salary Of
grand master to $1,000 and reelected
Frank P. Sargent for the ninth CON
secutive term. ID Hannahan, Of Chi
cago, and c. A. Wilson, of Grand Rap
ids, Mich, were reelected first and sec
ond vice grand master respectively.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

The secretary of the interior has is
sued an order withdrawing from entry
at the land Office some 300 square miles
of territory in New Mexico. The land
contains many of the old ruins left by
the cliff dwellers, and it is the inten-
ton to make a national park out of it.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
Evidences of the sprouting of seeds

Evidences of the sprouting of seeds
swallowed by human beings and an
imals are not uncommon. A Cleve-
land boy died suddenly and it was
discovered that his death had been
caused by a kernel of corn which he
had swallowed some time ago and
which had taken root and grown
SO that it cholsed up his organs. A
man in Chicago swallowed a melon
seed and afterward declared that it
abode with him. His friends used to
laugh and ask how his melon crop was
coming on. he died the next year and
an autopsy proved he was right.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
To Re Couc,sa

"Young man." said the editor to the
budding journalist, who brought him a col
ter in ten lines, "when a man discovers his
house is-ablaze he doesn't go to the window
and tell the passers-by that half an hour
ago what threatened to be a terrible confa-
grafton broke out in the upper story of the
palatial mansion occupied by MI. Jeremiah
Dickens He simply rushes to the front,
and shouts: .Firei' Be concise, young man."
st. Louis Republic.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
business Houves Burned.

.Omer, Mich, Sept. 25.-The business
portion of this village was practically
destroyed by fire early Monday. The
hotel, two drug stores, a saloon, fur
niture, hardware and jewelry stores, a
photograph gallery, the post office
and eight residences were burned.
Losses about $4,000, with light in
surance The town has no fire protec-
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
Fatal storm in Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 2e.-Four per-
sons were killed and several others
were severely hurt by a waterspout
and tornado at Ferguson Monday even
ing. The railway station was wrecked,
cars were blown from the tracks and
many homes were destroyed. Tele-
graph wires are down, and the names
Of all those killed and injured cannot
be learned.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

The Germans have set to work to
develop their East African territory
with their usual thoroughness. The
measures which they have taken to
counteract the effects of the climate
are very elaborate and include sub
stantial stone houses, hospitals, an
ample medical staff, inspection of the
meat sold, carefully sunk and COW
cred wells, vaccination, examination
of native houses in the towns, drain
age and finally a careful study of the
black water fever by DR.. Koch.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
Col. LIE Grande B. Cannon b

Col. LIE Grande B. Cannon has ar
ranged for the preservation of the
grave of John Brown lea North Elba,
N. Y, it having been almost Loot sight
of. The grave is situated in the open
field which John Brown cleared for
the s Of the negroes before he made
his raid upon Harper's Ferry, and is
close5to the shingled cottage he built.
Recently Col. Cannon sent a force of
men with a landscape gardener to grade
and terrace the plot of land, and he
will build an iron fence rs feet square
around the grave. The Enclosure will
be known as John Brown park.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

"A Kansas City Chinaman paid $500 for
a wife. Poor, benighted heather! He
does not realize how out-of-date it is
to buy wives. If he had only made a
study of advanced civilization exempli-
fed by the swagger set in some cities
he would have known that the modern
method is for the girl to pay a million
or SO for a mighty poor article of a
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

Some insects, SO Rev. Theodore Wood
says in his recent book on the sub
lect, have families Of 100000 children, for
whom life is simply one long, unbroken
dinner time. We are all regarded by
a mosquito simply in the light of a full
meal.@s
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

According to the Sioux Indian wealth
e prophets it's going to be a hard win
ter. These predictions are based on
the fact that the buffalo grass shows a
heavy crop of seeds, which, the rod
kins declare, is a r sign of a sever
winter and deep snow. :.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
Grand Work Of Nature Destroyed

Marquette, Mich, Sept. 24.-Word
has just been received here that the
Grand Portal at Pictured Rocks col
lapsed during a recent northeaster of
great severity with a crash which
was heard for miles around. The
Grand Portal was the most remark.
able natural wonder on the south
shore of Lake Superior. Its height
was 100 feet and its breadth ITO feet
on the water line, while the cliff in
which it was cut extended for 80 feet
above the arch. The huge cave to
which it gave entry has often received
large excursion boats,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
gathering of old folks in 1

4 ut a gathering of old folks in the
s~%n of Charlemont, Mass, the chair
man called for all present over 70
years to rise, and ~ responded. He
then asked all those who were over
so to rise, and there were IL who had
passed the limit. A similar call for
all owe 80 brought four members of
the gathering to their feet.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
coolest Temperature

The coolest temperature expe-
rienced by Sir George Newnes' expe-
dition to the south pole was So de-
grees below zero, and occurred in
August. The party discovered near
Robertson bay mountains exceeding
$4,000 feet in height, and penetrated
farther to the south us degrees so
minutes) than any previous expedi-
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

{ In answer to q statement by an al
ged scientist to the effect that the
troleum wells of the world will soon
ase to flow, some knowing eastern
veler calls attention to the fact that
zante, one iof the Ionian isles, there
/, petroleum spring which has been
kntwn for 5000 years. The well is
mentioned by Herodotus.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
A WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings Of a
Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
All the Latest News Of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and the South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

Numerous applications for teachers
positions in the Philippines are being
made to the war department.
In August the internal revenue re-
ceipts from all sources amounted to
$25, 1895, ZIG, an increase over the month
of August last year of $~1,174,751.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

western dramatic company has
made a striking change in their
"Uncle Toms Cabin" Where Eliza
goes across the ice pursued by blood
hounds, the new version has her 60
Ing acorss in an automobile, pursued
hr povnrc .eg.s tV.T h#. e .-
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
Winter i'm

Evanston, Wyo., Sept. 27.-All the
country between Granger and Evans
ton, Wyo., is covered with about five
inches Of snow on the level. Cattle
men fear that this early fall of snow
means a hard and long winter, and
are preparing for a siege.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
! Swiss genius has invented a nit,

Swiss genius has invented a pith
coax weighing about one pound,
which will hold up a fully equipped
soldier on the surface of the water.
Successful experiments were made re-
Gently on the lake of Zurich. The
cloak is provided with waterproof
pockets in which food and drink may
be carried as well as blue lights in
case the wearer is ~shipwrecked in
the night.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

but the event is a serious loss for the
monarchy and the present dynasty.
The queen was accustomed to confer
with Marshal Campos in all serious diff
ficulties and always found him a stanch
friend. He dies poor. His funeral will
be made q state affair,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
1t is a curious and interesting

1t is a curious and Interesting coin
that while the old confederate
,ra&riser Alabama was for a long time
zggnown as "No. $780," the new battle
ship Alabama was numbered 1890" at
the builders yard before her name was
decided upon, and without any thought
of the original.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

"This month I celebrate my twenty.
fourth birthday" That's odd.so do L"
"But l celebrate mine for the first time."-
Heitere Welt.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

The president Of France gave a din
ner to $4,000 persons in Paris, the
tables extending a distance of nearly
five miles.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04

Many q woman, sick and
ear ri life draoUed down hv

Many a woman, sick and
weary Of life, dragged down by
weakening drains. painful IT.
regularities, depression, and the
hundred and one ailments
which affect women only, has
found in Pe-ru-na a bright star
of hope, which has changed
her misery to JOY, her suffer-
Ing to health.
No woman need suffer from
the arrangements peculiar to
her sex, If che will give Peru
ma a fair trial.
The majority Of weaknesses
which make woman's life q
burden, spring from a simple
cause. The mucous membrane
which lines the pelvic organs
becomes weakened and in
famed owing to strain, cold,
overwork, etc. This causes
catarrhal congestion, infam-
nation, painful Irregularities,
depression of spirits, irritable
ity, weakness and suffering. It
shows in the haggard lines Of
the face, the dull eyes, the sal1ow
complexion and angular form.
For the prompt cure of such all
ments try Pe-ru-na. It drives away
''the blues" clears the complexion,
brightens the eyes, changes thin.
ness to plumpness, and cures pains,
aches and drains, because It mme.
diately strikes at the root Of such
troubles and removes the cause,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-04
Scope 2pioneer.
G. Z. ALIEN, Publisher.

HOPE. N. OAK.
The times., 1900-12-25
ADMITTED FREE OF DUTY.
a Treasury Department Decision on
Miss Condit-smitb's Wardrobe.

Assistant Secretary Spaulding of the
Treasury, made this statement yesterday
in regard TO the holding up OF baggage be
longing TO Miss Condit-Smith and in
structed the collector of customs at New
York accordingly:
The regulations provide for free entry
of the personal effects OF the United States
Ministers and their families returning
from abroad.
1t appears that Miss Condit-Smith was
at Pekin at The time of the siege-a guest
OF the Minister of the United States. Her
entire wardrobe with the exception OF the
clothes she wore was either destroyed or
used to clothe others who had lost every
thing, or torn up for bandages and other
wise used for the wounded confined in the
legation; that the clothing contained in
her two trunks brought by her to New
York are duplicates both in number and
value Of the clothing purchased abroad
for the necessities of her journey, and to
replace that which she had lost or chari-
tably donated during the siege.
AS she was guest of the Minister and
a member Of his household during the
siege, the privilege of free entry of per-
scEal effects accorded TO the immediate
members of the family of q United States
Minister Is accorded TO her"
The times., 1900-12-25
AFFAIRS at ROCKVILLE.
EpwOrth League Committees for the
Next Six Months.

ROCKVILLE. Dec. 24.-The Epworth
League Of this place has appointed the
following committees to serve for six
months, from January l. 1901: Department
Of Worship-Mrs O. NJ. Linthicum Chair
man; G. H. Lamar, Mrs Robert Andrews.
Mrs. Washington Waters. Miss Ellen Brew
er, Mrs. G. II. Lamar, W R. Andrews. De-
partment of Charity and Help-Mrs. r. C.
Wardield Chairman; Mrs. j. f. Allen.
Miss Adelaide Connell. Mrs. Warner Welsh,
Mrs. S. B. Hege. Miss Mary Fawcett De-
partment OF Literary Work-Mrs. W. r.
Andrews. Chairman; Mrs. L. r. Green,
Miss Daisy Hege, C. W. Prettyman j. F.
Allen. S. b. Hege.
The Christmas services Of the league
last evening. conducted by ]. F. Allen.
were OF unusual interest Aside from in
tsresting remarks by the leader there were
responsive readings and special Christmas
music Of merit, the singers being C. W
Prettymau, Mrs. o. N. Linthicum, Mrs. b.
F. Hicks, DR.. r. c. Warfield, with Mrs
K. c. Warfield as organist.
Albert Howard and James Boo were
taken to the House of Correction this
morning by Sheriff Arthur Williams. Both
men were convicted at the last term of
court for a violation OF the local option
law of this county. Howard will serve six
months and Boo three.
The times., 1900-12-25
THOMAS A. WILLIAMS DEAD.
The Noted Agrostoiogist Expires Mt
His Home at TakOma Park.

Prof Thomas A. Williams, Assistant
Chief of the Division of Agrostology of the
Department OF Agriculture. died early Sun
day morning at his home on Magnolia
Avenue. Takoma Park Fu>aral arrange
ments will be made this afternoon, when
his father is expected to arrive from Ne
braska. His remains will probably be in
tered here
Prof. Williams had been in i'll health for
the past year, but lately had shown signs
of improvement. and was at the depart
ment on Saturday. He returned home
rather late, after making few Christmas
purchases. His wife and a son six years
old survive him.
Four years ago Prof. Williams came to
Washington from Nebraska, and at the
time of his death was engaged ON some
important work for the department. Prior
10 coming 10 Washington he held for six
years the chair Of botany in the State Col
lege of Agriculture. of South Dakota. and
for the past three years had held a similar
position in the Columbian University here.
Although only thirty-fiye years of age.
Prof Williams was recognized authority
on botany. and was widely known in the
scientific world. He was editor in chief
of the ASA Gray Bulletin" a publication
pertaining to botany, and he was the pos
SCISSOR OF a rare collection of books on
that subject.
The times., 1900-12-25
A MARTYR TO DUTY.
A Young Naval Officers Novel Excuse
for Being Intoxicated.

According 10 private letters received at
the Navy Department, yesterday a young
and popular officer OF the service has mar
rowly escaped official censure from an act
which he committed from motives which
he regarded as highly CONNIE ndable. His
ship fell in with British flagship on-the
European station and some OF the Ameri-
can officers were invited TO dine with the
English admiral The dinner was in cele-
bration of some English patriotic holiday
and much wine was drunk The young
officer was the only one Of the Americans
who imbibed very freely and the next day
he was called 10 account by his captain.
Il observed with regret, Sir said the
captain, that you we're under the influ-
ence Of intoxicants last night. Your pre-
yious record for sobriety is a considera-
tion in your favor, but | am strongly in
clined as a matter of duty to call the fact
to the attention OF the Navy Department
Have you anything TO say in extenua-
tion?'
We'll. captain" said the officer. you
were not under the influence. were your"
Certainly not, sir responded the SEN
for, sharply.
And the executive officer wasn't. and
the doctor wasn't and none OF our party
vas, sir, / believer"
And what of that, sir?" asked the cap
tain.
We'll. somebody had TO show a proper
appreciation Of the occasion. didn't he ?'
was the answer y saw that you wouldn't
and the executive wouldn't, and none OF
our people would and so / deemed il my
duty to meet the issue and sacrifice my
self. and ! have never shirked my duty
SIR
The captain decided that no further pro-
ceedings were necessary.
The times., 1900-12-25
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday 10 Howard
H. Palmer Luray Nd and Mary Z. Williams.
this city; Ernest L. Freddy and Mary r. Meani.
both Of Richmond. Va: y. !eoniias Weaver.
Sterling, Va, and Addic C. stephens. Standard
Vile. Va; Jack Anderson and Louisa Anderson
Willium L. Anderson and May Alice O'BannoD
both OF Markham, Va; Thomas jackson and Sadie
Smith; William F. SChmid and Eddie Burton
Huffman both of Staunton. Va; Wilbcrt p. Soud.
cr and Mary Florence DALEY; William Comnton
and Leanna Robinson. Anacostia. d. t.; ,;ustave
C. Kungahl, Jersey City, y. j.. and Mary 4.
Kaiser. this city; Alonz0 G. Kepler and Mary F
Graft both of Middetown Nd; John H. Davis
and Annie VI. Woodward; Eldridge y SNYDER and
Mamie Keck both OF Baltimore: Charles y
Brown and Bessie Hall; John Randolph and Mary
Goodman; William Z. Young. St Mar,'s county,
Md. and Cora f. Young, this city: William
Bell and Florence Wood; Christopher f. Young
and Clementia McGinness; Perry Turner nd
Lizzie Graves; Wyatt Frazier and Rosa Gilbert +.
Peter Moten and Lucy Gentry; 4 Charles Cumins
and Mary Curtis, both of Winnipeg Manitoba.
Rosia Johnson and Bessie Miles; Okey Pillow
and Ruth NJ Blunt. both 81 Richmond Va:
Henry Warner and Lizzie 0enrcr: Emanuel Lee
and May Jefries: Edward $. Dcane and Cath
crime Galley; Richard Carter and Ashton: James
f. Murdock and Laura Baptist; ionis F. SAINT.
myer. Norfolk. Va. and Emma j. Weakly. Baiti-
more. Md, Oscar Lee and LaIa Marion. .
Philip II. Leudenking, jr., and Ada Wilhel
nina Hearieks both Of Baltimore, Md; Elmer
Pettiford, Glenmore. Ohio. and Elizabeth A.
Parham, District Of Columbia.
The times., 1900-12-25
CLAIMS HEAVY DAMAGES.
Mrs. Howell Injured by Flush Bo,
and Wants $4,000.

Suit TO recover $4,000, claimed as dam
ages for personal injuries alleged 10 have
been sustained by Mrs. Maggie A. Howell,
was filed yesterday by herself and her hus-
hand, Frank A. Howell. against Ferdinand
Tlyrton Schneider and Jane Schneider, in
diyidually and as executor and executrix
Of the estate of louis II. Schneider, and
David Moore and William A Hill.
1t is explained that the premises, part
Of the estate of Louis H. Schneider, Ge-
ceased. was rented from Moore & Hill. the
agents of the defendants, Ferdinand Tur-
ton Schneider and Jane Schneider, in July
last. 1t is further stated that on July
IS the water box or flush tank in the
bathroom OF the house fell from its fas-
Jennings and struck Mrs. Howell on her
back, injuring her spine and shoulder.
The times., 1900-12-25
KILLED HIS BROTHER.
An Accident Results in the Death
of a Negro.


ALEXANDRIA. Dec 24.-James Row
land, colored, today at 1870 o'clock shot
and Instantly killed his brother, Ailsie
Rowland, in Alexandria County, on the
river front, near Brick Haven. The
shooting was accidental. The brothers
this morning, accompanied by Barney
Burnden and. William Taylor, of Brick
Haven, started out on a cunning expedi-
'icn. They went to the house OF their
brother law, Willis Richards, nearby,
to borrow a shotgun. Their sister. Rich
ards wife. warned them not to take the
gun, but Notwithstanding her protest.
they took it and proceeded to the river
front in search of game.
After arriving at their destination
James placed a shell in the gun, and in
attempting to close the breech the shell,
which ii appears was not properly ad-
1usted, exploded, and the contents enter
ed his brothers right side. The boy cried
'Oh. Lord - fell to the ground and lived
only about two minutes.
Shortly after the occurrence a eoro-
ners jury was summoned with Justice
of-;he-peace Stevens. of Arlington, as
foreman, and verdict of accidental
death was rendered. Rowland's remains
were carried to the residence of his
mother, Ellen Rowland at Brick Haven.
James is about nineteen years of age
and A1isie was between sixteen and sew
entcen.
The times., 1900-12-25
WANTS DAMAGES FOR A FALL.
j. II. Ambrose Enters Suit Arninst
John Jaccby for $1,000.

James H. Ambrose, through his counsel.
James 5. Edwards and Wilson & Wilson
yesterday filed suit against John Jacoby
to recover 5000, claimed as damages for
personal injuries sustained while at worG
for and un Ter the direction of the de-
fendant
1t is explained that Jacoby is con-
tractor and on June 29 last was engaged
in constructing the foundation or pedes-
tai for statue being erected at the in
tersection of Indiana Avenue and ID and
Third Streets. Ambrose stated that he
was employed by Jaeoby. and by his order
climbed to the top Of certain pole, tn .
mast of a derrick. On account of the un-
safe condition Of a rope by which Am
brose ascended the pole, he says, he
fell TO the ground, distance of thirty
feet, and was permanently injured.
Ambrose declares that the injury to his
right leg is such as to prevent him from
earning a livelihood as an engineer OF
labOrer.
The times., 1900-12-25
ESCAPED FROM PRISON.
A Female Convict Takes FrcncI,
Leave From 81 Penitentiary.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 24.-Lizzie Dod-
son, the only woman who ever escaped
from the penitentiary got out of that
prison early this morning. She was as
sisted by Lou Gallagher, who also con
tempIated escaping, but in the last mo-
ments lost her nerve
A long bench formerly used in the shoe
department had been placed against the
wall by the women. which made escape
easy for either of them, the bench reach
ing almost to the top of the wall, which
is about twelve feet high. it was about
o'clock when Lizzie Dodson and Lou
Gallagher went into the yard together
and the former woman made her escape.
The fog made it impossible for the
guards to see anyone in the yard. Lizzie
was serving term for burglary
The times., 1900-12-25
"ro Save Tlms lsugthsa ufs" G "a DNE10
Do You You Value lns9 Then Use 9ATOEEO
THE DEATH OF JAMES RAGAN.
Successful Business Career of a
Georgetown Citizen Closed.

The funeral of the late James Ragan,
who died at his home, G42 L Street north
east. yesterday morning, will occur Thurs
day morning at 8 O'Clock. Services will
also be held at St. Joseph's, Second and c
Streets northeast. BY tie death of Mr..
Ragan the District of Columbia lost one
OF its most respected and progressive citi-
zens. James Ragan was born in George
town sixty-two years ago, and had been a
resident OF the District ever since that
time Upon attaining manhood he engaged
in the plumbing and steam fitting busi-
ness. For number Of years prior to 1919
he acted as chief engineer at the Capitol,
and superintended the heating and plumb
ing systems now in use in that building.
He resigned that petition 10 engage in
business on his own account, and shortly
before his death he completed contract
for the remodeling of the plumbing at the
Capitol
For several years Mr.. Ragan served as
President of the Master Plumbers Asso-
citation OF the District of Columbia, and
was a member OF the board that framed
the plumbing regulations now in effect in
this city. Mr.. Ragan was member of
the local Lodge of Elks, and also of the
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association,
Of which he was for time the President