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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29

he little town Of Mafeking
Sometimes the bombardment began
at daylight, sometimes the opening
shot was held back until after break
fast But the hour mattered not to
the faithful ape, who had been trained
to protect the garrison and the hand
full of Inhabitants. He was ever on
the alert. The instant smoke was
seen to arise from the Boer batteries
theNape from IN elevated ~scaffolding
or tower saw and knew that huge
shells we're about to pour into the
town. And sometimes before the re-
pert Of the cannon was heard the
alarm was sounded. This consisted of
a schooIhouse bell removed from its
accustomed home and erected close
BY the apes lookout.
The townspeople and the garrison
alike were ever on the qui vive for the
sound Of this bell. They placed their
fate entirely in the hands of this sa-
gacious animal. Before the tinl1Eing
sounds were heard Mafeking looked
much the same as any other town
surrounded by earthworks. Its shops
were open, its people were strolling
about as quietly and unconcernedly as
If on a holiday. The ringing of the
ben changed all this. Beneath the
town, under the streets and under the
houses, were su%bterranean tunnels Of
all shapes and sizes. IN Kansas they
would be termed Cyclone cellars. =
They were quickly prepared places Of
refuge. The bell was the signal for
everyone to seek n of these covers.
The ape gave the alarm and everyone
s~campered.
Many lives were undoubtedly &ved
through the watchfulness Of this
hoary Gen. Snyman," and when the
siege was raised he was the recipient
Of mdny honoTs. Later he was
brought TO London, where he was
shown to admiring crowds from the
windows of q New Oxford street an
imal dealer. This life was not agree
able to him. however, and he vas
bought By - II. Bostock for $500 and
given a good home in the Scottish zoo
al Glasgow There he now holds
dairy receptions and seems to apore-
ciate his honors as keenly as a human
being.
The stories OF "Gen. Snyman's" ex-
ploits were doubted in some quarters
al FIRST. but later all sEepticism was
removed By the statements of several
residents Of Mafeking during the
siege and by assurances from South
African travellers that apes = fire.
uusatlY trained In that country to do
nl sorta OF manual labor. One case
cited where an ape operates the
signals on g railroad.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29

the water flowing against their sunk.
en- blades, would slowly revolve, and,
of course, every revolution of the
wheels would cause the rope to wind
itself around the axle. With each
turn Of the rope the boat would neces.
sarily be drawn forward and up the
stream; so, by the effect or the con.
tinued winding, it would gradually
rise and rise till it reached the place
where the current ceased to exert so
much power. There it would be made
fast again, until the rope could be dis
engaged from the cylinder and coiled
ready for use when needed. Then the
man would cut loose, seize his paddle
or pole, and work away till the next
rapid was reached, when he would
start OF with his rope and repeat the
operation described above.
This process is wearisors with 8
heavy stoneIhoat but it struck me, as
/ watched it, that a bright boy could
adapt it to a toy seow and get a deal
Of amusement out Of it. il the expert.
ment did nothing more, it would at
least be a lesson in the art which
every mechanic must learn-of max.
ing the forces Of nature his ~servanta,
and compelling them to do for him
what would otherwise require q good
deal Of labor at his banda
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29

shown in the picture) is at present DC.
cupied by the officers, the hospital, the
orderly-room and the commissary of.
flee. To have an idea of the size of the
building mi must remember that there
are 90 men quartered in the first half.
The company had some heavy fatigue
duty fixing up the lower part of the
house. They put a tile floor in it and
had two native prisoners make seven
large bamboo dining tables with seats.
Then they built a large bake oven in an
clubhouse and put stone walks all over
the grounds. "A large cistern furnishes
rain water for all purposes. A nipa
shack in the back yard was repaired
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29
APE IS I HRRO.
Gen. snyman H. Trained to sound
Alarm at Siege Of Mafekins,
Acted Wen his Part.

Two Gen. Snymans were ~conspicu-
GUS during the famous siege of Mafe-
king. One was a willy Boer command
er and the other was an intelligent
ape. The job Of the flesh and blood
Gen. Snyman was to force the gallant
Baden-Powell to surrender the town
and his sorely harassed garrison, that
of his missing-link namesake was to
keep the town advised of the begin
ming of the daily bombardment. The
original Gen. Sny.m mn failed to accom-
plish his task, the counterfeit did.
For this reason, "Gen. Snyman," the
ape, or, as some iocuiarly dubbed him,
Gen. Snyman H." is now a British
hero,
Every day for over three months
Gen, Npyman. the Boer, trained his
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29

ways pin my ~rosettes, but many sew
them. They may not come right the
hrst time, but with a little time and
perseverance you viii soon be an expert
and ind curtain draping pleasant and
satisfactory piece Of work.
The lace curtains which have been
in use 50 many years win probably Be
used and liked by many for genera
tons to come. Just nov the artists
Who devote their tine TO house fur.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29

1t is reported that the siamese gov
eminent is in the market for 10000
rides and 100000 cartridges. Bids
for the construction of a plant for
the manufacture of ammunition in
that country are also invited.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29

During the last year 2,40O duels have
been fought in Italy and 4s0 deaths
have resulted. Most of these COM
bats were between army officers and
based on the most trivial Fretexts.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29

Many drst-class cooks like d httla
tomato paste served with their ates
This is inexpensive, and made
boiling down tomatoes 20 solid MASS
"A quart Of it wiz last years
spoonful laid On the bottom Of pse
ter sufieing TO season iar steak
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-12-29

KeeDinB maby'a Sleeves 81 Race
"A new device for baby comfort 81
the little armlets used 70 Keep the
short sleeves in place. These made
Of ribbon mounted on an IKE
q rather faneifal garter and ere used
in place of pins 20 keep s.el
just Whsre you want 81 % 1tegs
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
Christian Enaeayor conyentIon.

BISeHAMroN, Oct. I5.--The fifteenth
annual convention Of the Christian
Endeavor Sosieties Of the State OF New
York began its sessions here today.
Trains on all the railroads brought in
large delegations Of happy young women,
OF brilliant complexions and s.niling
faces. The morning was spent in reg
istering and locating the visitors, who
we're all most Hospitality entertained.
The southern tier is largely represented,
but all parts Of the State send large
numbers. II is estimated that there are
several thousand visitors here Tonight
Rev. DR.. Wilbur F Chapman and Rev.
+. II. Hallenback will speak. Rev.
Charles NJ. Sherdon speaks tomorrow
and next day, Rev. Orrin p. Clifford will
also deliver an address tomorrow, and
Hon. Harvey +. Remington on this city.
will speak during the convention on the
topic son Guard" Rev. William B.
Wallace, OF Utica, State President,
presides. On tomorrow evening the
famous quartette composed of the Rev.
Charles M. Sheldon, OF Kansas, author
Of ain His Steps," the Rev. William
Elliott Griffith the Rev. John F. Carson,
Of Brooklyn, and the Rev. +. F.
Hollenbeck will sing.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
GESNER'S SALEM
ORCHESTRA

Trof Lc Roy Gcsner has organized the
finest orchestra ever produced 10y this
city, and will occupy an important place
10 musical circles during the coming
season. It will be in demand on all
occasions where iirst.class music IL
desired
Mr.. Gesrer who has won for himself
an enviable reputation as violinist
has been successful in bringing together
musicians WHO are specialists in their
lines. This enables him to furnish
public muse OF high order.
The people Of Salem will feel genuine
pride in their new orchestra when they
hear its programs and Prof Gesner is
confident that he can satisfy the most
critical demands.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
look Header.

Saturday afternoon a thirteen year
old boy, Tommy Gillian, Of North sa-
lem, was picked up near the end Of the
cemetery car line IN an unconscious con-
dition. lie had been to the cemetery
with flowers for his mothers grave aud
coming down the hill the wheel got
away with him. He knocked the gate
down and his face was badly bruised
otherwise no damage done. lie was
taken home by kind.hearted young
samaritan.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

10 the English market, predicting that
they would get 20 cents for the 1900
crop. His prediction is likely to be yer-
itied.
Among the hop sales made on Satur.
day were the following:
+. r. DuRette. OF Fairfield, 100 bales
at IAN cents.
j. X. Coleman, four miles south Of
Salem, 200 bales at l411R cents.
A. Imlah. Fairfield, 100 bales at lIla
cents.
A. B. Gibson. who lives near the
Wallace farm in Polk county, 1872 bales,
sold to j. Carmichael for 1914 cents.
Mr.. Dick, who resides near Silverton,
200 bales, sold to j. Carmichael for 1914
cents.
The Dallas Observer, Of last Friday,
has the following interesting hop note:
"The hop market opens strong, and
good prices are being realized by the
growers. The hops in the Dallas district
are Of exceptional quality, and are COM
manding top prices this year. Ths fol.
lowing sales were reported the fret of
the week: S. Anderson, 20 bales at ID "
cents; John Munson, lG6 bales at 10
cents II. w. Clifford, 1856 bales at l418
cents; DR.. w. j. Farley, lOG bales at
1A56 cents; DR.. Victor Fink, SO bales at
l4IS cents; Samuel Orr, 200 bales at
Ia cents"
1t is reported that several crops,
among which are the Suesbauers' at
and the Yeargin's at Aurora,
have been bought by Faber x Mes, at
Albany, at IL cents.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
G. w. Johnson G Company.
The Peoples CIothers and Furnishers

They will have TO do housework and
raise the babies no matter who 10
President. Yet they are happy in the
face Of uncertainties that make many a
man look down his nose.
q Q .
The pictures in Saturdays Journal
could be read without a magnifying
glass.
That was a very respectable audience
Saturday night to hear the Democratic
orator. They were not anarchists but
citizens who believes there is another
side TO public questions.
4&&
Salem wants come good home in
dustries that are not dependent on the
tariff, on expansion, or bonuses, or who
is President. II thing can't exist unless
II has the government to back it, better
not have it.
DR.. Hill, Of Albany, ought 10 complete
his record as an assistant Royalist back.
scratcher by scratching one Of his Pop
ulist electors and voting for Frank Pax.
ton, the attorney Of the textbook trust
on the Republican ticket for President
ial elector.
e Ae
Keep your shirt on from now until
election.
Q Q q
Hops are advancing in spite Of election
coming on. Shows politics has little TO
do with prices.
a q q
The Presidential election ~Alarmists
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
Hopeless and HELPLESS.

The consequences of a diseased condi.
tion of the stomach and digestive and
nutritive system are most disastrous to
the whole body. One by one every
organ may become involved. The mis-
cry is maddening. The most extreme
cases of 0stomach troubleD and the evils
resulting from Il have been cured by DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. II
strengthens the stomach, purifes the
blood and builds up the body with sound
healthy flesh.
II was taken with severe headache,B writes
Thomas A. Swarts, Box io5, Sub Station {, Co
lumbus, Ohio, then cramps In the stomach, and
my food would not digest, then kidney aud liver
trouble, aud my back got weak 80 could
scarcely get around. just gave money TO the
doctors whenever thought they would do me
any good but the more doctored the worse /
got until six years passed had become 81
poorly could only walk In the house by the aid
Of chair, and got 70 thin had gfteH Eb 10 de-
thinking that could not be cured. Then / saw
one OF my neighbor boys aud he said urake my
advice aud take DR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and make a new man out Of YOURSELF
The FIRST bottle helped me so 1 thought would
in about six weeks was weighed aud found
had gained twenty-seven (27J pounds. have
done more hard work In the past eleven months
than did ia two years before, and i am as stout
and healthy to-day, think, as ever was.s
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
biliousness.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
JOURNAL x-RAYs

There is not q Portland Republican
who is a match for Judge 0'Dea, the
Irish giant who spoke at the armory
Saturday night.
Tom Tongue in his characteristic
way even told the crowd at Independ-
ence that all who didn't agree with the
present administration In its treatment
Of the Fiiipinos were traitors, etc. Tom
AZ a lawyer was always noted for taking
short cuts in an argument and in a
horse race be hardly ever got through
without a row,
II isa significant fact that in Grover
Cleyeland's "sound money" letter,
written In 1891, 10 which he refers as
embodying his yiewson the money ques-
tion, the word gold" does not once oc-
cur, and neither does the word "stand-
ard.v
Saturday was a humming day for
business at Salem,
The ladies' have no vote on President.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. the peoples friend,
has been in use over fifty years. IT
cures the severest affection OF the throat
and lungs; such as, bronchitis, grippe,
laryngitis and incipient consumption.
Price only 25 cents n bottle.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

A petition has been received by Gov.
ernor Geer for the pardon OF Frank
Mi r, who is serving a two years term
in the penitentiary for the crime oi
burglary, committed in Grant County
in 1899. 1t is alleged that he was led
into the crime by a companion.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

IF" is little word. bat If STANDS in the way Of
sz-4 accomplishing heap of things. How OfteHa
III person stands by piano and exclaiming: III
could only play magHificentIyI" When you
hear great pianist You say: ''IfI could only
play like that Well good people, one and ALL YOU CAM
You can play exqniStely brilliantly with EXPRESSION
artSticaY. YOu can surprise yourself, and you can
DO al This without previous practice Use PianOa nSteo
OF the oidStye handplayng. By means of PianOa you
can play Instantly any piece of plano music ever written
The PianCa is separate instrument but it plays any piano.
Drop in II the willamette Hotel and see one Wen SHOW
you how to play. PianOaS cost $3.50. Easy terms
desired
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
Probate Matters.

Sarah A. Pettyjohn has been appoint
ed guardian Of Minnie b. Pettyiohn, hel
granddaughter, whose parents are botl
dead.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
ANE MIA

Pale, thin, weak, rundown,
low spirits, no appetite.
Rosy and plump, fair
strength, with pleasure in work
get hungry three times a day
and like good food.
Which of these two pictures
is yours'
There are ways to either
condition. Skip the first, for
nobody wants to be in it, If
in it, the way to the second is
SCOTS emulsion of cod-liver
oil, with proper attention to
course of life.
Wen send you a little to try II you like.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

Cannot be done unless you have good
health. You Cannol have good health
without pure blood. You NAV have
pure blood by taking Hoods Sarsparilla
now. You cannot realize the good II
will do YOU until You try it. Begin TAX
ing it aud see how quickly it will give
Won an appetite, strength and vigor and
cure your rheumatism, catarrh Or
gCrOiuia.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets All
druggists refund the money II II fails tO cure
r. W. Groves signature Is on each box 25a.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
HOGS up 70 IS Cents.

Mr.. Carmichael upon returning from
London advised growers TO hold theiI
crop until their samples could be sent
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

The lynx eyed Orcgonian representa-
tive at Salem has hcen unable to find a
BRYAN man Of 1895 who has turned over
TO Mckinley lie had to import one from
Idaho. He conlJ ini illustrations Of
changes the other way il his paper want
ed them very badly. There is once in a
while a man who cannot swallow milit-
airy conquests, colonial policy, royahsm
and prickley-cactus Imperialism.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

Henry w. Corbett and Harry w W.scott
are two Republicans who are named for
United States Senator who have convict
ions and are not afraid to hang then out
on the line where their neighbors can
inspect their political linen. No other
aspirants are will X TO discuss national
policies bat jnst, yep, yep, yepl"wbat-
ever the administration sets out for them.
They ei.her have no brains or no mind
10 Use them.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
Mothers
!: !: ! ]: ]: .! !: J! J! Friend


Read carefully opportunity you
stop and satisfy yourself that the statements herein
simply plain We sell clothing furnish
ing goods hats anything our line cheap house the
coast and guarantee
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
mother Pardon Asked.

All liver ills are cured by Hoods
Pills. 25c.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

are not succeeding IN getting up cam
paign paralyses. Business is going right
ahead whether Mckinley or Bryan is
elected or not.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

The hunter who can't 90 out now and
in about ten or twelve hours Of hard
tramping bag pheasant is out OF luck.
He will get such an appetite he can eat
IL raw.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
Your Money Back if You Want it,.

o sell
We mark all
and that
the lowest. Yours for low prices,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
H6p6 This
W66k 0n|U...

Representatives of the AeOlian Company are
now at the willamette Hotel and will keep open
house all this week. They will gladly show the
PlanOla and The AeOlian to everyone who calls.
All are cordially invited TO drop In and hear
some good music. II You are merely curious It
will richly pay yOu. to call
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

Referring to slavery in the sulu
islands under the Stars and Stripes and
Mr.. McKinley's positive assertion that
the treaty made with the Sulu Sui
tan does not recognize slavery, what
about article 10 of the treaty, which ex-
pressly provides that slave may buy
his liberty by paying his owner the
market price? But then we have got go
expanded and blown-up that we can
stomach almost anything.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

Wen send you little to try u you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 500 Pearl street, New York
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15
Becoming a
Mother

- rms confinement Of ali pain Danger ard WM
ssfetv 10 rher nd senthe iinimcnt y NM n
4fi at ime critical
erdeai not only carry safely
ffrrsah Of
coming morning sickness" and
of
bciie free booklet BaADFELD kEcuLAToR Co.
Atlanta. Georgia.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15


II is perfectly natural that a medico.
monopolist like DR.. Hill, Of Albany,
should run as Barker and Donnelly
elector, and yet rejoice at the prospects
Of Mark Hanna's success. His hide and
conscience are equally thick.
q q q
The straight man who advocates his
convictions and supports his party as a
matter Of principle is entitled TO respect.
But the man who is posing for one party
TO help another is double.died fraud.
SA q .
Senator Coggswell, ex.Democrat who
always got slices from the Republ lean
boOdlers who made up the appropriation
bill when he was in the legislature, is
naturally stumping for Mckinley. So
is w. ID. Fenton and s. b. Huston,
corporation lawyer Democrats. They
know they have nothing TO expect from
any source but the Republicans and
are mercenarily consistent in their
politics.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

The Presidential election "AlarmistI
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

fear for nothing can compare With the hofrors q ehldbh
eEpecant mother Of all pleasant anticipation Of the coming
and her shadow Of gloom that cannot Be
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-15

Hops are advancing in spite Of election
coming on. Shows politics has little to
do with prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-26
PERSONAL NOTES.
Going and Coming Of Wheeling PEG.
pie and Visitors,

pie and Visitors,
D. N. Reynolds. Of Piedmont. is a
Grand Central guest.
w. E. McEldowney, OF New Martins
vile, is registered at the Stamm.
Max Mather, Of Morgantown. was u
business caller in the city yesterday.
A. W. Kennon, OF st. Clairsville, was
registered ut the Mcclure yesterday,
IT. Brow, of New Matamorus, Is the
guest of relatives and friends in the
city.
Miss Nellie Hathaway. Of Pittsburgh,
is the guest Of friends and relatives in
the city.
]. X. Quine, OF New Martinsville, was
the guest OF friends on North Main
street yesterday.
Miss Agnes Carpenter. one Of the
teachers In Webster school. will spend
he rvacation in Newark. Ohio.
Mr.. Harry Reynolds is home from
Pittsburgh to spend a few days with
his parents, on Twenty-second street.
James Watson. formerly Of the South
Side, but now Of Beaver Falls, Pa, was
calling on old friends in the city yes
terday.
Miss Clara Weisgerber left yesterday
for her home in Newark, Ohio. after \
pleasant visit with South Eoff street
friends.
City Superintendent W. II. Anderson
and High School Principal Fl. z. Work
left last evening for Richmond, Va.
where they will attend the sessions Of
the Southern Educational Convention.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-26
MEYER HORKHEIMER DEAD
Well Known Wheeling Man a Victim
to Heart Disease on Christmas
Day--Details of the Sad Event.


The many, friends Of Meyer B. Hork-
heimer were shocked yesterday to learn
Of his sudden death at his apartments
at 149l Market street. He had been in
poor health for some time, but none Of
his friends suspected him Of having
trouble with his heart, which was pro-
nounced the cause of his death at the
inquest held by Squire Shultz yester-
day, afternoon.
From the information that could be
learned. he complained of not feeling
well, and was advised to call a doctor.
which he did, and then started for his
room. He was evidently In the act OF
opening the door of his room when he
dropped to the floor in an unconscious
condition. One of the housekepeers dis
covered him, ard summoned assistance.
When he was carried 10, his room life
was not yet extinct. but he expired
in a few minutes. still unconscious.
For several years Mr.. Horkheime-
had been employed In newspaper work.
and was well known in the newspaper
fraternity. Mr.. Horkheimers wife is
In New York. and she was immediately
telegraphed the sad news. She will
probably arrive tomorrow. He leaves
besides his wife, one child, and has
many relatives In this city,
The funeral will take place from the
residence Of his brother Mr.. Bernard
Horkhelmer. Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-26

FULL line OF Music Boxes, Talking
Machines and Records, at BAUMERS.