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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27
PETTY THIEVES AT WORK.
rsur Cases Of Larceny Reported to
the Police.

Several petty thefts we're reported TO
the police yesterday, Capt. Harry Cade
OF the Lake Washington steamer l.. r.
Haas reported that some one had stolen
> pair of fine marine glasses from that
boat. A guest OF the Seattle hotel COM
planned that his tan macintosh had
been stolen from behind the bar of that
hostelry. and an overcoat was stolen
from the Berlin cafe. on Second avenue,
during the afternoon.
Theodore Schwnrz who rooms IN the
Glenwood house. reported that his room
had been broken into and fine gold
watch stolen
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27

Jack Scheelenburger. who arrived in Sc
attic from British Columbia Yesterday. says
he Is anxious to meet ID. A. Mcmillan, Louis
Cannon or Hall Adali in "A catch-as-
catch-can wrestling match. best three out
of five falls. He stipulates that the match
shall come or within two weeks, and be
for any amount from 500 TO $40 a side
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27

The powder house of the Seattle Hard
ware Company. In South Seattle, was
broken into by burglars some time be-
tween Saturday night and Monday morn
dynamite stolen. The door of the build
ing was forced by a crowbar. which was
found near by yesterday by employees of
the company
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27

Special Dispatch 70 the Post-intell gencer.
TACOMA. Feb &-A r Nicoi, 4 the
New York Life Insurance Company. and
Edmund seymour, a New York broker
spent this afternoon IN consultation wifA
sale q the Tacoma bond issue. amounting
% 81 .eo.eo now on the market There Il
a strong probability that an arrangement
viii he made whereby the bends win be
axcAAnGeA Tor The n.tslanALrE MAEranLa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27
Divorce Decree Granted.

Special Dispatch % the t-tnteluEencsr.
TACOMA. Feb. N Emily NJ wslrh has
been granted divorce from Thomas H.
welch nv Judge kean on the ground os
cruel and inhuunn treatment TIE parties
were married In British Columbia In 80
and lived AZ Brighton Beach near seattle
until a short time ago when they came %
iris city. The couple have three >hnarcn
which are awarded 70 the mother.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27

Special Dispatch 10 The Post Intelligence
TACOMA. Feb 2s-The rapid growth of
trauspecihc business Is shown by the fact
tina; two 1r three steamers are nov c,u-
SRutlV on the ocean eaCl way oetwean
this city and japan. Steamships Tao ma.
sikh and Glenogle are en- route here from
Yokohama and full carsoes OF freight awa!s
them =
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27

AMETHYST rings. Fesruary's birthstone.
". II. E1nek. 5eweler.s SO Second avenue
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27

isf Mrs westcett's SOC dinners at Ho
va ". stevens from TO y. m. today.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

IF you WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work. order your Autographed and
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The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

job when he is out for revenge. Hanks
storeroom looked as II it had been daily
ing with a cyclone Every bottle of rat
tlesnake oil had been hauled of the shelf
and smashed on the floor. The room was
Uttered with pieces of the rattles that the
blacksnakes had torn up. But there were
no traces of the trained blacksnakes. and
they have never since put in an appear
ance. Hank was broken hearted. He
looked silently at the wreck for a min
ute. Then he hurled his hymn book out
of the window and went into the house.
When he returned he was carrying a bot
tie of whisky.
The labors of months swept away
he said in pathetic tones. The finest COL
lection of trained biacksnakes in Pike
county turned into vagrant wanderers of
the woods and dales. A worthy old man
practically ruined. And all due to an
overdose of reform and ferved desire
TO inspire blacksnakes with religion But,
elder he continued, taking the cork out
of the bottle. I have here an antidote for
the disease. 1 will proceed to innoculate
myself.
And when left him he was Innoculat-
ing himself at a rate which seemed a
guarantee against any recurrence of the
trouble -
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

devised for that purpose and then giving
the snakes bit of fresh meat, he grad
uaily drove the idea into their heads that
lattlesnakes were what he wanted The
next thing was to have his snakes ac-
CURE a taste for liquor. That was easy.
Tor the blacksnakes took to booze as in
telhgenty as a human being would. 1t
wasn't long before every snake wanted
WHISKY and understood that the only way
10 get it was 10 hand over a rattlesnake
10 Hank. Then Hank judged ahey had the
game pretty well sized up. One morning
ne took his corps of able assistants down
10 big ravine where rattlesnakes were
ABUNDANT. There he turned his pets loose.
Go forth he said to the snakes.
talking as If they could understand him.
20 forth and show to an admiring COM.
munity the results of an education at the
hands of the worthy man who owns YOU
Return in triumph bearing the bodies of
henighted raltl5rs. Then you can enjoy in
placid comfort tie drinks that will be
coming TO you. Drink for rattlers and rat
tiers for drinks is the rule, and there is
no limit to the amount you can cash in
"Of course. the blacksnakes didn't I'M
derstand all Hank was saying but they
appreciated the substance of his remarks
Being industrious and thirsty. they work
ed hard all day. At night Hank had an
imposing pile of rattlesnakes and his pets
rad an even more ornate collection of
jass. Hank got the oil from the rattle
snakes and made a collection of their rat
ties to sell to curiosity seekers. This per-
Torrance was repeated every day that
week. and the market being good for both
oil and rattles, Hank saw himself in a
fair way 10 make barrel of money. Sum-
day. after church. I dropped over to
Hanks place. There, under the shade of
a big tree in Hanks back yard, were his
band of industrious hunters. But, TO my
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

for the good I try TO DO said Hank BIT
terly. I rescue these blacksnakes from
the wilds Of Pike county, train them
and give them a mission in the
world, and then am accused of trying
to corrupt their morals. Whisky
doesn't hurt a blacksnake, anyway. 1t
i,sis acts as a mild stimulant, and brings
out all that Is best and most lovable in
his nature. And my snakes never work
on Sunday. It's q day Of rest and moral
culture for them. Where else In the
county will you find a band of blacksnakes
that keep the Sabbath
1.-The man OF God was impressed at this
but still felt a little doubtful.
Maybe It's all right about the snakes.
he replied. but / don't approve of your
effort to drink up all the whisky in the
county that your snakes don't use. j
can't deny that you make brave at
tempt at the Job for man OF your
weight. but the plan itself is one / can't
sanction -. ~
Hank looked even more hurt.
"'There's another injustice he OBJ
served plaintively. 'It's in the capacity
Of an octopus hunter, and a supporter
~ home Industries, that l tank up so
deliberately at frequent intervals. II
drink up all the whiky thar is made by
pike county distileries, ! not only save
others from tempta tion but by keeping
up the demand for home made goods !
rescue local Industry from the clutches
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

surprise, each snake had a little mug of
beer in front of him, and from which he
took sip whenever his THU st called for
a Quencher.
Why, Deacon said Hank. sort of
amazed like, ia answer to my questions,
DO you appreciate what day it is? 1 may
be worldly man and no fanatic on relig-
ious matters, but I'm too good hearted 10
work my abe and intelligent assistants
seven days in the week. During week
days every snake is literally supplied with
whisky, which Is a stimulant. But when
the Sabbath rolls around each snake is
at liberty to lie in the shade of his own
vine and fig tree and have his mug of
beer in peace and quiet. "a merciful man
is merciful to his beast" and if to his
beast, why not to his industrious and ap-
preciative black snake? And Hanks chest
expanded as he tried to mentally pat him
self on the back.
Hanks scheme continued. to be an un-
qualified success, adding to his roll and
causing vacancies among the first families
of Pike county rattlesnake society. But
the more money Hank made, the thirstier
he seemed 10 grow. Finally the minister
called and demonstrated against the
amount Hank was drinking himself, and
the way he was pouring good whisky
down the threats of his snakes.
Hank was nightly indignant at being
called down by his pastor.
" It's little credit I get in this world
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05
CINCINNATI, o.

deal of relish and apparent sport. And
when the dear little Parisienne could re-
peal her Pater Noster in the delightful
language used in this country, she went
to the good old priest Father Soren, and
told him in French that she desired he
should hear her say her prayer in Eng
lish. Gravely granting her request. the
amiahle man listened with sober face ana
a gentle light in his eyes while the little
sister repeated with earnestness the ditty
Of:
odd brother Ben. shot his goose and killed
his hen"
telling her beads with the same devo-
ton she did in saying our Father" in
French. AT the conclusion of her prayer
Father Soren said:
That is well done. sister. You have
acquired the language with great ease
and facility. But, pray. tell me who was
the sister that taught you so beautifully"
She quickly gave the sisters name, and
asked in French:
But, my father, do you think the Lord
heard me Alright. not being accustomed
20 me in Englsh?"
Yes, yes, my child, the Lord has fully
understood your prayer. 1t is not the
words, but the intent"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

a word against any respectable black
snake. But at the same time am mighty
doubtful about any blacksnake turning
over to you the results of raid on some
happy rattlesuaks family. Among the
many virtues of blacksnakes 1 never heard
impulsive generosity mentioned as the
most pronounced
But I propose rendering an equiva-
lent for any assets in the way of rattle
snake corpses turned over 20 me by an
Industrious bnacksnake, said Hank, sort
OF impatient like. Suppose / should do
a favor for Tom Haswell. who runs the
tavern. What would expect in return?"
All the drinks Tom would stand for
l answere promptly, for that was in
hanks unregenerate days.
Yes. yes replied Hank. hastily. And
II was bitten by rattlesnake 1 might
be tempted TO hunt for the same thing.
Now, the blacksnake hasn't the qualities
that make him popular at social gath
ering. but II Is rattlesnake hunters, not
cotillon leaders, 1 am looking for. There
lsnt another animal of his weight that
mas the intellectual attachments of the
scorned and unappreciated blacksnake. A
liking for liquor isn't necessarily confined
70 human beings with immortal souls.
It's my opinion there wouldn't be any
soND'o III sTaiilHS u COTpS VI oidShsh"nNS
Doth to hunt rattlers and 40 bring the
bodies of their victims to certain worthy
old man, who would be ready to hand
out small but powerful, drink 90 each
oiacksnake who brought him dead rat
uer And it's worthy and charitable
plan, too, that I'm devsing.' continued
hank, solemnly. For these blacksnakes,
having a supply Of good liquor in the
place where II most benefits man or snake,
WIN be protected against bad effects from
any bites they may acquire IN their Ell.
forts to provide me with rattlesnake OIL
and snake rattles. may not get any
medals from the Humane Society, but
WIZ certainly deserve them
30 Hank gathered a supply OF young
olacksnakes and began training them. lie
would put the body OF dead rattler In
front OF his snakes. and then by taking
u away from them and putting IL In box
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05
Ruined by Reform.
The Way Hank Durham Tried to
priII Virtue Into All Pike County.
Rv Edwin Webster.

By Edwin Webster.
copyright, 1900. by s. S. Mcclure Coz
"Hank Durham always went from one
.xtreme TO the other said Deacon Todg-
.rs IN reminiscent tones. when he was
leading a sinful, but joyous life. he tried
~ keep all the distilleries working over
$50 After he got religion and became
Ter in the Pike County Citizens Sun
g.. league he wanted to drill holiness
into everything within reach. including
his baad of intelligent, but worldly mind
ed blscksnakes. That's why Hank has
,alen back into the ranks of the I'M
cody, and is mourning the loss of the
easiest snap in the money making line
a Pike county farmer ever stacked up
against.
zone day this spring Hank came over
10 my house with the air of a man who
has made a discovery that will send his
name laundering down the ages.
81 see by a city paper. observed Hank,
earnestly, that there is big demand for
rattlesnakes, or rather, for rattlesnake
oil and rattles, both of which it is con-
trary to the rules of etiquette
to collect from living and ac-
tive rattlers. Now, If a man only sup
piled the market with a sufficient guam
tity of these necessary, If not ornamental
articles, he could made a barrel of money
and make il easy.
That's true of pretty nearly every
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

thing, from goldbricks to diamonds 1
observed in my sarcastic way. But,
while l don't want to dampen your ar
dor for easy money I have my doubts
as to the success of any missionary
scheme for persuading Pike county rat
tiers to enter a snake heaven that you
may use their physical remains to in
duce a deluded public to part with its
COIN
Hank looked quite grieved at my re-
marks.
I'm not proposing to conduct a cam
paign among local rattesaakes on the
comforts of life beyond the grave he
replied in a demonstrating sort of way,
nor do 1 plan to wear out my already
weary legs by chasing over hills and
daes. My scheme is to get lot of black
snakes trained to do my hunting for
me-
"a blacksuake is the natural enemy
of the RATHER said, in a doubling man
ner. and always looking for trouble in
that direction. My own relations with
blacksnakes have always been friendly.
though not cordial. don't want to say
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05
The Singer Piano
of Chicago, IiI.

VI StuNd3Os ests
This SINGER PIANO is sold by many
OF the leading dealers In the United
States. such as VIM. steinert Sons Co.
who have the largest establishments in
Boston, New Haven and Providence. Also
the SINGER PIANO Is Gold by VIM.
Knabe Co.. having the leading houses in
Boston. Baltimore. Washington and New
York city. There are a large number OF
leading houses handling SINGER PLANO.
too numerous to mention-
The SINGER PIANO is evidently one Of
the best pianos In the market, or 1t would
not be sold by these leading houses.
1t has an elegant singing tone. much
inner than most pianos, and about one-half
the price of other instruments.
Call and see, and examine the SINGER
PIANO and save a good deal of money on
your purchase. Same guarantee is ex-
tended for the SINGER PIANO as any OF
the leading pianos of the day. and a sat-
isfactory price will be given to all on ap-
piication.
LIPPMAN BROTHERS.
Wholesale Agents. Wholesale Druggists.
Barnard and Congress Streets.
Savannah. Ga
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

III YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work. order your Autographed and
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sdorning News. Savannah. Ga
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05
SUNDAY SCHEDULE.

THUNDERBoLT AND ISLE OF HOPE.
Commencing at 300 p. m. car leaves
Thunderbolt every hour for Isle of Hope
until 800 p. m.
Commencing at $50 p. m. car leaves
Isle of Hope every hour for Thunder
bolt until $50 p. m.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

From the New Lipplncotts.

Father Edward Soren, of Notre Dame,
brought with him on his return from one
of his visits to his native place, Paris.
France, a native teacher of French for
the Academy of St. Mary du Lac. She
was charming sister in her gestures and
manners, and was anxious 70 learn the
English language. She asked one of the
American sisters to teach her the Lords
Prayer in English.
This American sister did so with a great
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-05

The prune crop of California will not
be nearly as large as at first reported,
because Of the almost unprecedented drop
ping of the half-ripe prunes. Many or
chardists also report an unusual percent
age of blighted fruit
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-23
LEONARD ASSOCIATIONS PICNIC
Popular Organization Delightfully."-
Entertains ITS Friends,

The John S. Leonard Association held A
very enjoyable picnic at Pohlmann's last
evening. Quite a number of Jersey City
folk attended. Professor Nolan's orchestra
furnished excellent dance music. The
committee in charge of the arrangements
consisted of F. Cooper, W. Hughes, w
Boyce, J. Bradley, A. Stein, w. Harris j.
OfBriep. The officers of the association
are:-M. Powers, President; j. ] Murphy
Vice President; c. Waterbury, Second
Vice President; ID. ]. Curtin, Financial
Secretary: J. Sheridan, Treasurer: M
Mack, Recording Secretary; E. Hauglin,
Sergeant-at-Arms; ]. Gillespie, Assistant
Sergeant-at-Arms
The following members were present.
A. Stein, J. O'Brien, D. Sheridan, c.
Boyce, w. Boyce. L. Powers, A. Cooper,
q. Cooper, j. Doyle, j. Fallahee, G. Tay-
lor, w. Tourney M. o'DonneH, j. Sexton.
T. Wolfe, Joe Walton. James Walton. ].
Gillespie, f. Reilly, I. Mannion, F. Feher-
mann, w. Harris, ]. Colligan, NJ. Delury,
Freelih. E. Hughes N. o'Brien, E. duffy,
Myers, o. Bolt, j. vickers. p vickers,
B. Flannery, ]. Lyons, a. Reardon, ].
Sweeney, j Bradley, L. Powers, T. Cal
lagher, w. Hefferman, T. Larkins, T.
ONefll, t. Gaitley, D. Gallagher, S. Cor
man, j. Currin, w. Marley, S. Payne, r.
Tipping, t. Kelly, 7. Whalen, p
Kayanagh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-23
SHANNON WAS NOT TRIED
Complainant Fails to Appear Re-
fore the Court Martial.

The court martial of the Fourth Regi-
ment met last night at the Armory.
There was but one case of Importance to
be disposed of and owing to the absence
of Captain Frank Reinhard who pre-
ferred the charges the case was dismiss
ed.
Captain Reinhard is commandant of
Company B and on May 27 last, the date
of the annual inspection of the regiment
he had occasion to reprimand Private J..
H. Shannon TO misconducting himself on
the dill floor Shannon and Private John
Kent got into an alteration over which
should occupy a certain position. Captain
Reinhard admonished theamen to remain
quiet Kent obeyed, Shannon didn't
After the company had been inspected
an dreturned to its oom Shannon renewed
his argument with Kent, and struck at
the latter with his fist. Captain Reinhard
caught him by the shoulder to draw him
away, when Corporal J. G. Shannon, a
brother of Private Shannon clutched the
captain by the throat and threatened to
strike him. Charges were preferred
against the Shannon brothers and the
trial was to have ben held last night,
but Captain Reinhard did not appear to
press the charge. No date was for the
trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-23
WILEY ASSOCIATIONS OUTING.
Crowds Watch the Popular Or
ganization as 1t Marches Away.

The William Wiley Association, with
headquarters at Brunswick and Sixth
streets, one of the most popular Demo-
cratic organizations in the Third Ward,
is on their annual outing today, to Green
walds Grove, New Dorp, Staten Island.
This association has been in existence for
over eight years and during that time
every entertainment that they have un-
dertaken has been very successful They
lately distinguished themselves by giving
free open air concerts for the benefit of
the poor people of the city, and, as on
previous occasions, they have spared no
expense to make them the finest ever held
in this city.
In front oftheassociation's headquarters
this morning hundreds of people gathered
to see the members off. AT ten o'clock the
start was made, and over four hundred
men marched to the Morris street dock
where commodious steamer conveyed
them to the grove. The grove was reach
ed about one o'clock when breakfast was
served After breakfast athletic games
were indulged IN and the winner of each
event was presented with a silver medal
Dinner will be served at six o'clock, and
the members and their friends will reach
the city about nine oclock this evening
They will be given grand firewofk DIS
play all along the line of march.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-23
CLERKS HAVE AN OUTING.
Delightful Trolley Ride of the Hud-
SON City Association.

A very enjoyable trolley ride was that
given last night under the auspices of
the United Clerks Association of Hudson
City to Kramer's Park, Fort Lee. Cars,
beautifully Illuminated, left the Palisade
avenue station shortly after eight o'clock
At the park supper was enjoyed by
the participants and dancing and games
were indulged in.
Among those who enjoyed the event
were Mr.. and Mrs. B. Caller, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Michels, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Tiede-
mann, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Ritter, H. G..
Woltmann. Charles Alters, w. H. Volt
mann, George Bertmann, Fred Henke, III.
Johnson, o. Strobel, H. Holling, Charles
J. Lee, H. A. Castens, John Wallace, Fred
Buchanan, Henry Bucky, H. Steiner,
Henry Leisegang, Louis King, Fred Zeig-
Ter, Frank Collier. Miss Maggie Terhune,
Miss Annie Holling, Miss Lille Tietjen,
Miss H. Henricks, Miss Walsel. Miss An
ME Brawn, Miss Kate Meier, Miss Ma
mie Schmitt Miss H Heinricks, Miss
Annie L.owson, Miss Rose EhIbeck, Miss
Annie Beclzmann, Miss M. Bornemann.
Miss Jennie Stokberger. Miss Mamie
Smith, Miss Annie Engelhard. Miss Dali
lery, Miss Mary Wohlfahrt, Miss Mamie
Egenraugh, Miss Lizzie Burke, Miss Liz
zie Schwedins, Miss G.. Brock, Miss
Frank, Miss Stout, Miss Strobel.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-08-23
SEVEN SIGNS FOR JOHNSON.
Says He Is Now on the Direct Road
to the PresiEeaov.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %. 1s0O-The ap-
pointment of Senator johnson. President
of the New Jersey Senate, to be First
Assistant Postmaster General is well re-
ceived. New Jersey men say that his
successful career in the Legislature war
rants the belief that his duties here will
be well performed 1t is said at the
Department that Mr.. Johnson is on his
vacation and will assume charge OF his
official position about September i.
The appointment was something of a
surprise, and few knew anything of the
matter until after the announcement was
made late Monday.
The office is one that has in the past
been filed by men who afterward be-
came distinguished in the history of the
country. Within a comparatively short
time former First Assistant Postmaster
General became the President of the
United States, and still another was
elected Vice President
Sanguine New Jersey men ask why
should not the good fortune of Chester
"A. Arthur and Adlai Stevenson befail Mr..
johnson, who has youth. ability, popu-
larity and influence in his favor to sec
ond whatever aspiration either now or
in the future he may entertain.