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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
VERNAL HUMoR OF MAINE LUMBERHEN
CHANGED FROM A BUTT TO A CHAMPION FOR
SEVENTY FIVE CENTS.
From The Lewiston Journal.

From The Lewiston Journal.
L can assure you from personal experience
that evening in the smoke and steam OF a
crowded mems room in a Greenville boarding
house is lively enough TO make time pass rap
idly.
The assemblage is a varieEated one. Some of
the Iumbermen have been in town a day or so
and have sIicked up. After ''slickin up few
customers of this variety, the Greenville barber
finds himself in hair to the knees. The floor
looks like a wool yard in shearing time. Others
stay around several days and eager to
lose no time in Festivities that they don't take
the trouble 10 even get their hair cut
And when things are dom when Skylark-
ing and scuffies change suddenly into the real
article then can Hon-combatants escape as best
they may. The chap that's III the way gets hit
If he's an innocent party explanations follow
later. The man who did ii is always sorry and
helps stanch the blood-but regrets won't take
the color out Of black eye.
There is always in the crowd one poor chap
who has been the butt Of the crew all winter
and who continues to be the butt here in the up
roarious gang. 1 have seen a dozen lying
on their backs on the floor, their stocknged feet
converSinS TO a common centre. They had in
the tolls one poor chap whom they were kicking
INTO the air and catching on their feet when he
fell. Their huge stockings padded their feet and
the operation wasn't painful. of course. but after
man has been boosted in that way for ten min
uteS he is apt to be a little VeXed.
AT other times the man that can be picked
on is chased about the village by his guffawins
comrades. each of whom is armed with a piece
of slab It's like pack of baying hounds
the trail of a hare. The man runs for dear life.
for he knows that once caught he Will be
spanked till his hair bristles.
Frequently the butt" is of those unfortu-
mates known as "a jumper'-a man whom yell
will send three feet into the air. And with the
sport once on they will never let up the poor
chap.
In order that the thing may not appear too
one-sided l will record that one fellow who had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
FAKIRS POKE FUN.
THE NINTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF
THEIR CRITICAL EFFORTS

The ninth annual exhibition of the Society of
American Fakirs took place in the Art Students
League Rooms, No. 215 West Fifty-seventh-
ST. last week, and, on former occasions, at
tracted considerable attention and furnished
more than tn usual amount of amusement.
The society was founded by Bryson Burroughs.
and its chief mission. according TO the pub
lished statement of the managers of the exhibi-
tion is "to criticse pictoTiay the efforts of the
Society of American Artists at the time of their
annual exhibit" These criticisms Of a
merciless character. and have caused the So
tiety to be des.g nated as one for the promotion
of cruelty to art The works which were on
Inhibition were. with exception fakes"
and in order that there might be no mistake
a to what fake" really is, the society fur
nished the following explanation.
"a Fake is a cold, cruel, remorseless, mali
cious, ridiculous snipe on the hard labor of some
defenceless American Artist A Fake is an ex-
aggeratiCn of some striking feature in the
original picture. 1t may be intelligent criti-
cism or it may be a fiamdoolery."
While the prime object of the exhibition is
The receipts for catalogues, etc, applied
toward a scholarship for a deserving art stu
dent.
The pictures exhibition not all paint
ings; in fact some were made up entirely of
queer compositions of rags hair, bits of Irvine
pieces of wood sections of fruit and various
articles fastened to the wood for the
purpose of making the picture striking
The paintings which favorites with the
Falirs were: John La Farge's divinity of Con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29

been harried and cuffed and spanked and hnx,ss
at arrived at Greenville. and after CONNECTING
with a pocket pedIer and his wares became an
entirely transmOgrified individual
His VinOuS courage and his alcoholic strengs
were something appalling He came back 20 ths
boarding house and with fists and the leg q a
chair he licked all corners, drove out the gang
and kept them in the snow Two nCurs in the--
stocking feet. EammeTins against The windows
and begging for admission
And the champion at last let them come back
saying. What the good OF me bein' darnes
fool after this when 40 cents Viu make ne :
John l. SULLIVAN?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
DRAWBACKS TO MACHINE Guns.

From The New-OrIeans Times Democrat
Il am glad 10 see that the War Department
has finally decided not to order our krag rias
ammunition put UP in clips like the MaaSei
cartridges" remarked an eX-vuIunteer oflce-
1.-The idea was that the clips would enable
soldier TO load his magazine "a trIfe qulcAs
than by putting in the cartridges enc al 3 tEnf
but, as matter of fact, the gun shoots 100 as
as 1T is In the heat of action II IS almost III
possible TO prevent troops from wasting aninlt
milton when they have magazine rifles II tne-
hands The impulse 10 blaze away ~ top sp---
is next to Irresistible. especially when teiv"
is little scared. and that, 4 course means t-s
worst kind of craftsmanship Il IS not =.
number of cartridges that are fred. buI ~.
number of bullets that find billet thar e.
the tale, and ] am confident THAT the aVeraess
are much better with a single shot gun lA1-
with repeater Look at the Beers Tor eAI-.
pie II is admitted that their markSinals-Ts
has been phenOmenally accurate. and II Is W
known that the majority of their Sharpshoot..5I9
force IS armed with Single-shOt German ~, - -
l have talked with good many army ones
and they ali depreCate anything that VIII -
TO the rapidity of fire of our service rtheS. NJ
OF them are doubtful about The real value
the magazine under any circUmSt ances' s'
with troops under the hottest fire
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-06-22
Cheap Rates-lron fountain
Route

To Little Rock-Fourth of july
Celebration Tickets on sale July B.
4 and 5, with final limit for return July
6. Bate, one fare for the round trip.
BateSville, Arkansas-EpwOrt
League and Sunday School Convention,
July ) to S.-One and one third fare
for round trip, on certificate plan.
Limit of certificate July IL. Note that
date of meeting has been changed
from July 1923 to SIS.
Little Rock, Arkansas-Arkansa
State Democratic convention, June %
One fare. for round trip. Tickets on
sale june "a. % and 26, with final re-
turn limit of June 80.
Kansas City. Mo.-National Demo
cratic Convention. July 4, 1900.
In connection with National Demo
cratic Convention at Kansas City, July
lth, round trip tickets will be sold from
Kansas City to points in Texas. Indian
ana Oklahoma Territories and Arkan-
sas, carvings one way rate OF s. or more
from Kansas City, at rate of one stan
dard fare, plus 81. for the round trip.
to holders of Democratic National Con-
vention tickets. sold outside radius of
go miles of Kansas CITY. Tickets to
be sold July I, 8 and 9, with final limit
Sept. 30
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-06-22
BASE BALI. NEXT WEEK.
A Series Of Match Games Between
the Choctaws and helena's
Crack Club,

Next Monday and Tuesday is the
time set for the Choctaws to cross bats
with the Helena base ball team and
series of match games will be played in
this city.
Helena has what is generally conced.
cd the strongest team in Eastern Ar
kansas, being composed of foreign
and saIaried players.
The Choctaws will play against them
under very unfavorable conditions and
circumstances. In the 6rst place rainy
weather has kept our boys from getting
in efficient practice work and many of
our players will go into the games in
poor condition and bad form. but the
members of the team are all home
men. A spirit Of pride fills every one
Of them with a determination to win
by hook or crock and at any hazard.
The contest for victory will be sharp
and vigorous, and the games will un.
doubleday hold much interest.
III the second place many difficulties
have been encountered by the home
team in getting the grounds in shape
and building the grand stand. The
diamond has never been dry enough
within the past three weeks to work,
and it has been impossible for the club
to put it in shape for match game, al
though work has been pushed on it for
the past four or FIVE days.
In the endeavor to organize a win
ming ball team at homs many obstacles
have been encountered which seemed
at first almost insurmountabIe. 1t was
necessary to begin at the bottom and
money has been scarce with which to
prosecute the work and get things in
shape for successful season, and the
Choctaws deserve much credit for the
interest they have aroused and for the
manner in which they are carrying the
movement forward. The young men
hope to make this the starting point
for the permanent organization of the
Forrest City Athletic Association.
Umpire Koerper will call the game
next Monday afternoon promptly at
$3.50, at which time the Helena team
will cross bats with the Choctaws.
Remember, all the ladies will be ad-
mitted free to the first game, no charge
whatever for the ladies,
DR.. Il. A. Long, the manager, hopes
to have the grand stand and diamond
IN excellent shape for the satisfactory
entertainment of all visitors.
BE sure to attend the first game.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-06-22

The question Of extending The cor.
porate limits of the town was discuss
ed, and IN order to get the sentiment
of the council Alderman RUSSELL moved
that the limits be not extended. The
motion was seconded by Alderman
Stone. The aye and nay vote was
taken those voting for the motion were
Aldermen RUSSELL and Stone. These
voting against the motion were Alder
men Mcdaniel, Stevens, Baugh and
Recorder Vauakin, and the melton was
lost. Further action upon the cues
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-06-22
Female Weakness Cured.

l was troubled with severe female
weakness for over six months. Twas
treated by six prominent physicians
without any marked benefit. MY last
doctor was skilled specialist; he told
me the onlv hope lay in an operation.
l heard OF Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
and after using it for one month find
myself cured, and even the doctor who
last treated me now pronounces me
we'll. Mrs. j. r. Favor, Atlanta, Ga.
Price 80 cents. Webb & Sanders.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-06-22
ion was pao;1rpcned Indefinitely.

ton was postponed indefinitely.
Two bids for remodelling and re-
building the city hall were opened and
read, and, upon elaboration, both
were rejected upon the ground that the
sum named in the bids was much In
excess OF the amount the council is
willing to spend upon this property
The council then adjourned to Wed.
nesday night, June 90, 1900.
The council met Wednesday night,
pursuant to adjournment. Those
present were Mayor Upton, Recorder
Vadakin, Aldermen Mcdaniel, Fus.
sell, Stevens, and Baugh.
Reading of minutes of last meeting
was dispensed with.
The repair Of the city hall was dis
cussed, and upon motion, which was
duly carried, S. p. Mcdaniel was EN-.
p1oyed to take the matter in charge and
superintend the rebuilding, work to
commence at once.
The council then adjourned to NEE,
this friday night.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1900-06-22
Appreciates Kindness.

EDITOR TIMES.
Dear Sir: Please say to the people of
Forrest City that l appreciate all the
kindness which has been shown me
since | came into their midst,
Sincerely,
JAS. 5. MCCONNELL.
June i6, 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26

they have secured one OF the best at
fractions now on the road. Madam Per-
kins Famous Colored Extravaganza
Company will be seen for the first time
in Providence, coming TO the Olympic
with the most nattering Endorsements
OF the press and public.
This company is composed OF 25 OF
the most refined colored artists now in
the profession. and IL Is with pride that
Manager spitz places this attraction
before his patrons for their approval.
Madam Perkins. who is. the leading
lady has voice Of great range and
sweetness. Other members OF the
company. arc o. 5. Finley. who appears
as a monoloeuist and render several
darky ballads: the King sisters in
duets: Oscar Smith. the celebrated
mandolin player and composer; Kid
williams. i'm marvellous dancing; Copes
and Clark in clever darky sketches. and
the Alabama Comedy Quartet. There
will be a grand prize cake walk which
IL oepn to all. The winners OF the cake
walk is to be awarded "A handsome solid
gold hunting case watch and chain.
This cake walk will take place Thurs
day night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26

bill abounding in strong vaudeville spe-
cialties."
Nelson, Glinsereti and Demonio are
not unknown here. as their grotesque
comedy and acrobatic act was much en-
joyed when seen i'm Providence two or
three years ago, and IL is said to have
been much improved since that time.
The notable features OF the new Bio
graph pictures viii be the one that the
New York Journal termed the most
remarkable war photograph ever taxi
en-" II shows the battle OF the upper
Tugela. with Spion Kop in the distance,
the British firing line and the reserves
in the middle, and the Red Cross am
balances and stretcher bearers bring
ing i'm the wounded across the pontoon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

Next Monday matinee and evening
will witness the grand testimonial
benefit rendered To VIM. G. Chase,
treasurer: Joseph $. Shepard. assistant
treasurer. and Thos. +. Tighl. door
keeper at the Empire Theatre. The at
traction secured for this event is THE
Rising Generation" which has not been
seen in Providence for some time and
and i'm which Billie Barry, Jr. and
Jas. III. Manning will be seen I'm the
characters OF Martin McShane and
Prof. Dionysius O'Hara. respectively,
MIR. Barry like his father. has made
an excellent impression in the part and
everywhere thtat he has appeared
the present season he has received the
most favorable notices. Mr.. Manning
shares the honors with Mr.. Barry by
his clever impersonation OF the pro-
fessor. The company includes Joseph
Davis as Buck Moran" Margaret
Hatch as johanna McShane." Willie
Weston the boy tenor. who will render
several high class vocal selections and
Little Bobby Barry. as we'll as a num-
ber OF other members, making in all a
company OF 2S people. The many fun
ny and telling scenes are ably enacted
by the company not forgetting the IA
nous poker game" which is without
doubt the most laughable one of the
kind ever seen.
Several high class dancing speclalties
and vaudeville acts Will be introduced
during the progress Of the comedy.
OF which heip 20 enliven the entertain
ment. The piece is mounted with new
and elaborate scenery. handsome and
costly costumes and entirely new and
up-to-date musical acts.
Messrs. Chase. Shepard and Tighe
should certainly be conplimented la
securing this attraction for their bene-
iit. and the patrons OF the Empire viii
doubtless show their approval by pack
ing the house At both performances
Monday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26

Robert Garnella and May Garnella, we'll
known as members OF the famous Gar
nela family will be seen in lively farce
comedietta, "Tugg's Visit" which
is spoken Of az exceedingly laughable;
and the quartet OF players are said To
have won great favor in the other
Keith houses. Everhart Is "a novelty
juggler. whose special feature he terms
''hoopnotism." since IL is juggling with
ordinary hoops such as are used by
children; and the manner In which he
manipulates them is said to be as as
tonishing and interesting as 1t rs mover,
for certainly II is an altogether new
idea in juggling. His act as whole
was said recently by New York news
paper critic TO be ''the best thing in a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26

bridge in the foreground. Other new
pictures will deal with events OF time
ly interest. and some will be OF u most
novel nature.
Laura Comstock. a Coincidence. new
TO local theatre-goers. but said 10 be
as entertaining as she Is pretty and an
excellent singer. will be heard in coon"
songs; and the three Murray brothers,
instrumentalists. are said TO be clever
players ON a variety of instruments
and very pleasing entertainers. Tom
Hefron. the monopede dancer and sing
err, always well received here. will COM
plete the bill, with the exception OF a
series of new stereopticon pictures of
scenes in foreign lands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The manager OF the Westminster will
offer for next weeks attraction at his
popular theatre. the well known ana
dsssrvinsIy sucesssful aggregation,
known as Lsngs operate Buriesoue
This attraction Gomez bssring the
stamp Of critical approval and j. said
to- be one OF the best shows on the
road this season. The manager OF the
show has set Fast pace FOR other man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26

ayers to Follow, ana crowded houses
will no doubt be the rule next week.
An opening and closing burlssque will
be given ana al members OF the COM
psny including such a. Eckon 4 Cor
don Baker a Lynn. Bulla = Raymond.
Inga orno. Evelyn Sisters, waldo
Whlpole. will appear assisted ~ =
chorus OF flfteen ladies' saturday June
matinee and evening Testimonial ben
est will be rendered 60 Herman Psrk'p
and Dave Fulmsr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26
.mers leave Providence Sundays 4
FIELDS POINT
AND
CRESCENT PARK

Al 1920 and every 20 minutes 10 p. M
Ueturning, leave Crescent Park sundays
HIS. i2:l5 and every 20 minutes TO s:S
u. m. .,,.
Steamers leave Providence for Silver
sprjnQ and Riverside Sundays 1880, then
hourly to e:30 Returning, leave River
side II 20, then hourly 20 7:2o.
Leave Providence. Week DAYS. for
and Crescent Park at 7. 10 a. m, IL m,
2, 4, 6:ib p. m. Return from Crescent
park at 5:i5, 7;B. io:4S. 1875. 2:D, Gas.
Time tables are subject to change
without notice
All freight should be unloadcd on
the wharf 10 minutes before leaving time
OF steamer 10 insure shipment
Large and small steamers to char
ter for day and evening parties during
the summer season OF 1900 on application
10 IL. BuFFUM.
Supt. transportation.
A. n. WATSON. President.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26

Although next week Is the last week
Of lhc season at the Olympic. Managers
sptg and Nsthanscn announce that
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-03-03
YHE WORLDS MARKETS.

CHICAGO MARCH 2--w HEAT--Msy
opeuod ~ under yesterdays close. az rsss
o5orEr. Influenced by the heavy Argentine
sbinments and lower Liverpool cahlcs.
Trade was quiet, but on coyertng by
shorts ana some buying BY scslpers the
market steadied az the decline. May
touching sc. Local receipts were 20 cars.
none OF contract grade. Minneapolis AMI
Duluth reported 6si cars, against 29i last
week and 40 a year ago
Tho market was narrow and almost
utaenant until within an hour OF tha close
when reports Of good cash business
caused rally May advancing to 6e}sc az
which u closed firm and a shrade over
yesterday.
CORN-In sympathy with wheat ara On
free offerings. was lower. Trade was duil
Cabies were lower ana there WIS no de-
snand for export early. Local receipts
were 3oi cars. 5Oi cars over the estimate.
May opened Mc down az 9iAd3fAc and
touched 9Skc. where the market steadcd.
Corn closed barely steady, May q shade
down at 3fAc.
OATS-Were easier but almost inactive.
May opened M@hc depressed at Bhc;
touched EMc and steadied later at 3h@
Z33kc. Local receipts were ~ cars.
PROVISIONS market opened cas-
ier, influenced by grain, but turned firm
on buying by packers and some invest
mcnt demand. owing 70 the visible figures
no lard May pork opened TIC down az
9l0.4nh. touched Si0f5 and reacted 20
1900. May lard opened 2Mc lower at
%.Sz1k: and reacted 60 s6.S7h; May ribs
opened 2KG5c down at s6.T7h advanced
30 25S5
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-03-03
FRUITS


For Oklahoma and what the Experiments
station is Doing.
The experiment station at Stillwat
er is now distributing bulletin bear.
ing the title, Fruits for Oklahoma" I"
1t consists of a summary of reports re-
ceived from men engaged in fruit
growing in different sections OF the
territory. and contains lists OF varie.
ties of different fruits and methods
that have done best up to this time.
Below is given brief summary of
the preferences expr ssed by the ma
jority Of these reporting in each in
stance.
Apples Missouri Pippin, Ben Davis,
Winesap, Jonathan, Arkansas Black,
Maiden Blush, Black Twig, Cooper's
Early White, and Yellow Transparent
are given as the most desirable varie-
ties for general planting.
PearB--The reports Indicate that
pears have done well In almost every
case where they have had good culti-
walton, The following varieties are
considered the most desirable; Keiffer,
Bartlett, Duchess, LeConte and Gar
ber
Peaches-This fruit has done we'll in
Oklahoma, and the reports received
chow marked success with IL. While
q great many varieties are grown. the
following were given the preference
by the largest number OF growers
Elberta, Alexander, Crawford's Late,
crawford's Early, Heath Cling and
Salway.
Plums-Reports were received from
twenty-four orchards, representing ten
counties. They place plums nearly IL
not quite at the head of the list of
fruits for Oklahoma. The following
list eoutaiRs the varieties thought
most desrable: Wild Goose, Abund-
ance, Burbank, Wickson and Mariana.
Cherries-The sweet varieties do not
seem profitable In the western coun-
ties, but sour cherries are reported as
having borne good crops on almost
every kind of slil and location. The
folio Ming varieties were recommended
for general planting; Early Richmond
English Morello, Montmorency, May
duke, Dyehouse, Gov. Wood, 0stheim
and Olivet
Grapes-This fruit has received much
attention at the hands of fruit growers
and the vineyards OF the territory have
become its chief objects OF pride
Quite detailed reports were received,
aud, while many other varieties were
mentioned, the following varieties
were given the preference for general
| purposes concord. Catawba, Niagara
Moore's Early, Worden, Moore's Dia-
mond, Delaware aud Goethe.
Blackborries-Som OF those report
ing consider this the most paying fruit
crop, while Others consider ita failure.
Early Harvest, Kittatiny and Snyder
are the varieties preferred by most Of
those reporting
Apricote--No reports were received
concerning this fruit. The varieties
planted in the station orchard are
given in the bulletin. A full crop Cf
apricots is rarely obtained, the late
spring frost killing most OF the fruit.
Currants-The randall currant is re
ported as having been grown with a
fair degree OF success.
Raspberries-This crop Is not re.
garded as a desirable one unless II is
possible TO help the natural supply OF
moisture by irrigation. The Turner
and Cnthbert varieties have grown
well, but have not yet produced a sat.
lsfactory crop here.
Haye sou q coughP A oose Of Bal.
lard's HOREHOuND SYRUP will r..
liava a. nttna az nuA un ...s. 50