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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
THE DONALDSON INQUEST.
Details of the Linemnn's Fatal Fall
Told by Witnesses.

A jury of inquest met yesterday at the
undertaking establishment Of j. William
Lee, 322 Pennsylvania Avenue to enquire
Into the death of Martin l.. Donaldson,
the District lineman, who sustained fatal
injuries at the corner of Thirty-second
and NJ Streets northwest last Tuesday af-
ternoon. Donaldson died the same night
at the Georgetown University Hospital.
The jury returned a verdict to the effect
that Martin L. Donaldson came to his
death as the result OF fall from a pole
while In the performance of his duties.''
1t was determined by the jury that DON
aldson came in contact with live WIRE
causing him to fall to the ground, re-
sulting in a fracture of the skull and sub
sequent death. Acting Deputy Coroner
Fisher performed an autopsy on the re-
mains prior to the inquest. He testified
at the hearing to the effect that Donaldson
had sustained a fracture of the skull, Sc
we're cuts and bruises. as the result of his
fall. Several persons who witnessed Dom
aldson's fall also testified.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
Cross Bill Filed by Mrs. Hoy.

Mary E. Hoy, who is being sued for divorce by
her husband, Robert Hoy, yesterday through her
attorney. r. E. Evans, fled crossbill asking
for divorce on the ground Of cruel treatment.
Some months ago Mrs. Hoy instituted proceedings
against her husband for separate support and
maintenance. These were afterward withdrawn
and then her husband filed proceedings for d.
vorce, which are still pending.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

james Davis and Chuck Cox, eolored. engaged
in fight at the camp meeting grounds at the
corner of Fifteenth and East Capitol Streets
last night, and Davis painfully hurt He was
struck in the head by brick said TO have been
thrown by Cox, and required medical treatment
at the ashineton Asylum Hospital. Cox hastily
beat a retreat. and the police of the Fifth pre-
cinet station searching for him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
A Carpenter Falls From scanold.

little before Il O'Clock yesterday, Johr
Bowman, a carpenter, fity-two years old, while
at work on a scaffold on the inside OF the Presby
terrain Church on Street, between Thirty first
and Thirty second Streets fell a distance OF
twenty-five feet, striking his left side. He wai
picked up and sent TO the Georgetown Hospital
in the patrol wagon of No precinct station.
His INJURIES il is said, are not serious. The ac
cident was caused by the scaff5id giving way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Elsie j. Lowell has been appointed nurse for a
patient suffering with typhoid fever under the
care of Dr. A. ". Boswell physician to the poor.
By order of the Commissioners Miss Lovells COM
pensation will be 81 per diem, payable from the
appropriation for the relief OF the poor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Cornelius Campbell was before Judge Taylor in
the Police Court yesterday charged with assault
ing Nelson Payne. It was brought out that dur
ing a quarrel Campbell struck Payne on the head
with a Ratchet. Judge Taylor sentenced Camp
bell TO $50 days in Jail. Later Campbell Ger
rington appeared for the defendant and on his
motion the case suspended, and it will be
tried again tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Brightwood Park-Trottiug races; p. m.
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre-"The Vagabonds;"
afternoon and evening.
Glen Echo Pnk-Curfew Fantasm and yaude-
vile; evening.
WiidwoodEFree vaudeville and dancing; even
ing.
Chesapeake Beaci-Trains leave Chesapeake
Jun,.tion daily 10 a. m, IL a. M, P. M, 5
p. M, and q p. m. for Chesapeake Beach-on-the-
Raw
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

The successful meeting OF the National Negro
Business League held last week in Boston, Mass.
has created such enthusiasm among the colored
prople Of the District that a meeting will be
held this evening at the Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church. Dr. W. R. Pettiford, Of Birmingham
Ala, President of the Penny Savings Bank Of
that city, will deliver the principal address.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
school site for the southwest.

The offer of Anderson & Howison to sell TO the
District for a school site lots Is and l6, square
65s, at 40 cents a square foot, yesterday
accepted by the Commissioners condition that
good and sufficient title be given
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
. s,sI 1 saM ree ONE me- WORD SAPOLO
Chanee. I'm the sewer Dixi,,on

The resignation Of s. F. DENLY, rodman in the
Sewer Division, was yesterday accepted BY the
Commissioners. By the same order j. j. ResIner,
chairman, was promoted to rodnan. at a salary
Of $3.50 per annum, and Louis b. Abbott was APP
pointed chairman, vice Reamer, promoted, at
s.. 20 per diem.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
A Thfef steals MedicaI Book,

The theft of several medical books from the
home Of Dr. Francis Foye, 1924 Fourteenth Street
northwest, yesterday afternoon, has been reported
to the police. Detective Miller is searching for
the robber. who secured entrance through a
basement window and ransacked the lower floor
OF the dwelling.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Paul Mcneil. who lives at 1870 G Street north
west. called at police headquarters last nignt 70
report the theft from his residence OF goods valued
AZ 600 Nenzeps s4mily has been away from
80 ,r ,ore than a week The stolen articles
include two gold watches diamond ring, pair
~ Gold sleeve buttons broadcloth suit, a plain
nit. two overeoats, clock, and dieuonaiy-
Sasf night Detective Flathers was detailed 10 in.
vestigate the matter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
Suit Arain.t n Tru.tee.

Colen F. B. Halter and his wife. Alice c.
Halter. through their attorney, John Ridout, yes
terdsy fled suit against Mary A. Godfrey, trus
tee, and Lily 4. G. Baker to recover s682. 16
claimed money due for certain repairs done b.
the complainants on property OF the last named
defendant
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
Miss Matteson Promoted.

Miss NJ. E. hattesou yesterday promoted by
order of the Commissioners to the Office of clerk
in the ENGINEER Department, at a salary of $1,000
wear, vice O'Connor resigned.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

The Commissioners have asked permission o.
Col Theodore A. Bingham, Superintendent o.
Public Buildings and Grounds, to establish a
patrol at the Bathing Beach for the balance of the
season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

An esteemed correspondent who prefers to hide
his light under the somewhat general title of
'-fax Payer is informed that The Times cannot
print anonymous communicates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
Chnrged with Assembling n woman

The resignation Of ". II. 0'Connor, clerk in the
Engineer Department, was yesterday accepted by
the Commissioners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

For assaulting Nellie Briscoe William Ross was
fined by Judge TAYLOR in the Police Court yestef-
day $40, with the alternative Of thirty gays in
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Every Fancy Isle Thread Shirt and
Drawers-the best makes in our house,
in an assortment of good colorings,
such as natural. violet, Nile green, old
rose, pink, light blue. etc.-these goods
are all large sizes-tne smallest shirt
being 40. the smallest drawers being
&c waist-if your size can be found
among those left on hand, nnC
you can have them at, per 14I
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
TEMPERATURE.
THE SUN AND MOON.

Highest temperature, p. m......-..-..--.....o'
Lowest temperature, a. m-.............'....o
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Fred Stanley, carpenter, died at the Liner
gency Hospital late last night the result OF
heat nrostration He was working about the
Twelfth Street wharf and was overcome Tuesday
afternoon. The ambulance took him 70 the hos
pital Stanley lived in Southwest Washington
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
TIDE TABLE.

Sun &c AN Sun SETS. .e:Si p n.
Moon rises..... Moon sets. $50 L. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

HIGH tide IL :39 A. NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
The following sub committees have also
been appointed.

Entertainment ]. L. Feeney. Chairman; John
Mcvey. j. T. MeCausland, John Doody. j. NJ
Heisley, William Pollard. A. J. Cooper, l. A.
Slyder. c. T. Smith, William Silver James L.
Stevens, J. c. Seiby, J. n. Wright, J. D. Wilson,
F. n. Whitehead, D. D. Condon and A. L. Dab
Ter.
Dancing. o. O. wailAs4, Chsirrnars A. W.
Stockton d. W. Streets, ,ohn Cnsick S d. Yea
Ross James, c. II. Mayss, I-.omas Fraber, b. T.
Davis. Charles MCGOWAN. J, A. Huston and James
Callahan.
Tickets, F. J. Ratigan, Chairman; f. W. Pat
ton, John Willis, J. A. HUFF, J. J. Crowley,
David Rabbit, John A. Brett, Andrew Murray,
J. J. Mccullough, ". j. Mccarthy, Peter Morgan,
n 5. James, F. W. Henke, James Lain, E. L.
Lomax, William Silver, and Richard Jung
Arrangements, J. ~ Heisey, Chairman; sam
d. Nedrey. Charles McGowsn, John H. Brink
man. and Milford Spohn-
Entertainment J. l.. Feeney, Chairman; C. II.
Mayes. Thomas Frabcr d. W. Streets, and John
Cusick.
Donations John Il. Brink1nan, Chairman; d.
W Streets, NJ. J. Mccarthy, E. L. Lomax, and
sam d. Nedrey.
Printing, Milford Spof,n. Chairman; Sam ID.
Nedrey, and Z. W. Patton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
Joseph Y. Potts Again ON Duty.


Mr. Joseph Y. Potts, clerk OF the Police Coui
returned yesterday from his vacation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

{. cases of the latest and best styles
in Sea Island and Punjab Percales, in
light and dark grounds and q Sc
plain pinks, light blues. lsven- NJ
ders. reds, navy, and black. Va
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

New Fall Pisids and Novel
ties, in lengths suitable for 4 n
ladies' waists and children's =
dresses .............. &
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Iamns ont tomorrow A. NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
nh. 80. - T;,,,.e,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 1900.

The weather Indications.
Generally fair Friday and Saturday; light south
westerly winds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
DR.PIERCE'S
| GOLDEN
MEDICAL
DISCOVERY
FOR THE
RlOOD,lIVER.lU LUNGS.
No Doctors

Wanted when Warmers Safe Cure is used for
Liver or Kidney disease. Directions on Label.
Sold by all Druggists
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Wool Cashmeres. in black,
brown, tan, and navy... .
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

All Wool Imported Dress Goods-36
to so inches in width--consisting of
Henriettas. Serges, Foules, Bedford
Cords, and other novelties. in black,
navy blue, and other desirable shades;
suitable for full dresses. gowns 1nC
and waists-these goods rep fQJ
resent value from SOC to SLIPS. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Women's long Kimonas, made no.
of striped and fancy colored QXS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

cases of 36-in. Fine Bleacted 7lI
Muslin Remnants-all standard III
grades az
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

To Get to Cabin John Bridge
Just follow the crowds. Thousands go there every
evening See the illuminated bridge
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
W. [. DOUGLAS $3.50 SHOE.
UNION MADE
Nv Washington Store. COS Pa ave- NJ.

The Washington Brew
cry Co. Is delivering
IN Hop" beer to homes
! 81. Write or phone.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

lot of Ss-inch white and AZC
ecru lace Striped Curtain I6j
Scrim, per yard..........-... TO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

ChlIdren's Percale and cling anr
ham Dresses, sizes to 3 XVI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Komen's Umbrella Drawers, nFf
cambria and muslin, either plain /A(
or torchon lace trimming. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Street; S. Fishman & Son. $50 Seventh Street ;
Bon Marche, 3li-SiB Seventh Street; 4. O. Hut
terly, $50 Street; J. A. Schaefer, 1920 Seventh
Street; +. H. Morsell, If07 Seventh Street; King
Palace, sl2-sl4 Seventh Street; J. Grosner, ali
I Street; j. b. Espeg. 1910 .Ssnnsylvanis Avenue;
T. ;. Giehnor, $40 Twelfth Street; B. Spieer, s0i
Street: Julius Batsenheimer. AS G Street
Hazard Bros, AS Street; c. II. McCubbin &
Co., f25 Tenth Street; Robert Boyd. 418 Ninth
Street; Boston Baking Company, no First Street.
The general committee of arrangement
is composed of the following named gentle
men:
f. ". Patton, Chairman; Milford spohn Secre-
taTy; J. H. Brinkman, Treasurer; Sam ID. Ncdrey,
J. H. Heissty, JtTe J. Crowley. John Cusick,
Charles Nc6owan. James r. Kelley, J. l.. Feeney,
A. L. Dahler, Fred ". Hcnke, C. o. Wallace,
J. A. Huf, William Silver, David Rabbit, John
NcVey, Jsmes L. Sieveris, J. C. Seliy, William
Pollard. A. j. Cooper. l. a. Slyder, G. T. smith,
b. T. Davis. Russ james, James CalIshan, J. W
Croft, David ". streets.iN. 5. James b. l.. Lo-
max, Z. ]. Rstigsn, c. II. Mayes, Thomas Ira
Der, NJ. j. Mccarthy. Richard Young, John HAM
mcrstrorn. T. j. Mccullough Peter Morgan, ,Ivln
A. Brett, Andrew Murray, J. t, McCausland. John
Moody. J. n. Wright, j. d. Wilson, C. n
Whitehead. ID. d.. Condor. A. W. Stockton,
S. ID. Zea. j. A. Huston, John Willis, and James
Lain
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

1 lot of 36-inch figured and M
plain colors of silkoline. per "
yard. W
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
Everything in Mems Neckwear.

From 81 and s1-50 made up into
Fiour=in-Hands, Tecks, and English
Squares. viii be cleaned up at
half and one-third of former FAc
selling prices, or, in other Till
words, each. OV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

! lot of white muslin, rufiied A0c
edge Curtains, full 3 yds. HfJ
long, per pair. ................
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

lot of Lining Remnants. consist
ing OF selicias, percalines, and 2 Sc
fancy effects-sold from the ~
piece from Sc to 1Sc a yd......OF
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

New Gobelin Drapery and Cretonnes,
in all the new and latest fall n 10
coiorings-large and small pat NSl
terns-light and dark grounds. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

2 very fine imported col CT 90
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Odds and ends in women's ~
High-neck Cambria Corset Cow ~
ers, IL 1-2c value, fol. ...
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31
500 Yards Only

of Bieached and Unbleached Table
Linen-remnants ranging in length
from l 1-2 TO 4 yards-prices from 20
to 70 cents. A saving of fully one
third less than regular value
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

Extra Quality Fine Sheer fnIC
Imported White India Lin ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

t all linen tan waists. handsomely
trimmed with self-coIored q 40
embroidery : were sl.'s, Ot.T
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

wemen's Percale Undersklrts mr.
black. blue, and helio-made 4N
with accordion pleated f1ounce. " "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-31

fine ribbon and lace waists-one
pink. size a. and one q n no
light blue u = size ss- ss-worth N/.N
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-10

I have never seen an American lose
his temper, not even under the most
trying and provoking circumstances.
II in railway station you were 70 lose
your temper with the baggage man.
for instance, you would get the crowd
to gather around you and have good
time. Once, at Cincinnati. baggage
man threw valise OF mine on the
platform with such force that 1t broke
open and spread my belongings about
gave that man a piece of my mind,
but was sorry had not set more
value on my time than that. A crowd
Of baggage men and passers-by gath
cred around and enjoyed It. Some be-
gan to bet whether was going to be
able to put all my things together or
not. felt was giving free show;
quickly collected my goods and chat
tells, disappeared quickly and went to
buy a new trunk.-Max o'Rell in New
York Journal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-10


The rransmississipDi congress meets
IN Houston, April w. is. 10. 90 and si.
1900. Last year this congress held in
Wichita usd OIL know q It's success
there.
Houston PEOPLE are making elaborate
preparations for entertaining the dele
gates, ana the congress this year
promises 10 far excel any Of the pre-.
vious meetings. Many Oklahomans
will so and pArtake Of the southern
hospitality.
Every county should have a good
representation at this congress. Each
county may appoint one delegate
through It's executive officer, every
business organization one delegate,
with an additional delegate for every
City members, the mayor OF each city
appoints one delegate.
Oklahoma should send a strong del
cation to Houston and get the con-
gress interested in statehood and free
homes, Subjects for discussion takes
In anything which Is not of political
or local nature, and free homes and
statehood would come under that
head, Every delegate from Oklahoma
should be furnished badge for free
homes aud sts tehood.
Hon. II c. r. Brodboll, Of Ponca
City, was chosen at the Wichita meet
ing as president Of the association
for oklahoma, and he may be addres.
sed by anyonce desiring information
as to furnishing any part Of an exhib-
II OF products, or informa'icn regard
ing delegateships. Anyone d string
information may also address, Tom
Richardson, secretary, Housto,A Tex
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Moro PoIygnmy.

Polygamy is the Moro's by religion
aud divine right. A Moro must give a
separate house to each wife, in which
she Is supposed to set up housekeeping.
with a sufficient number OF women
slaves TO wait upon her. She may own
them in her own right. but more often
her Moro husband must purchase them
for her. AS women slaves bring a
higher price In the market than men.
the drain on the husbands exchequer
Is immense.-C Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-10
FORCE
or Marshals in Usage Country
is Increased.

Pawhuska, Ok, April 1O--Tnder q
recent order from the interior depart
ment, the United States coutsbles up.
on the Usage Indian reservation have
been increased from six TO sixteen.
The reservation has been divided into
seven districts and the following are
the coDstables in the districts; Paw
huska. Warren Bennett aud Joseph
Mcclure; Hominy, Wiley g Haynes,
d. A. Ware and J. L Freem ah; Black
burn, John Plummer and Fred Penn;
Gray Horse, NJ. S, Hutchinson, w. b.
Jackson and I. Q. Roberts; Ponca,
Frank Tinker aud G. c. Capps; Elgin,
j. b. Jones and Franklin Reward.
Bartlesville, W. NJ. Lewis aud R. c.
Meyers. Heretofore there were only
six coBstables, with sr indefinite
number Of deputies. The constables
received $50 month and horse feed;
now they are payed $50 a month.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-10

a soilea but impulpive retormer once
bore down upon hardened smoker.
"You are the slave OF tobacco" he said
with more sternness than originality.
Quite so" said the smoker, with COM
mendable patience. I'm the same way
you are the slave. for instance, Of food
and soap and" Nothing OF the
kind" interrupted the reformer, with
a wave OF his dingy hand. you have
no right TO say that" IAN right" said
the smoker. succumbing to that tired
feeling. II take back what l said about
the soap"
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largo. Orshsras in the world.

Views have been taken OF the orch
ards OF Messrs. Miller and Pancake in
the vicinity OF Romney, w. Va, for ex-
hibition at the Paris exposition. These
orchards are the largest in the world.
comprising 25o.o0o peach and plum
tress. They planted 1S1. 900 trees the
past year and cleared for planting 1.7S5
acres of timber land. The first season
their orchards came into bearing they
shipped 100 car loads OF peaches and
plums.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-10
rha unltea s.atea nnnta.

There is only one mint--that is in
Philadelphia. The present branch
mints are In New Orleans and San
Francisco. Before the war there were
branch mints at Charlotte. N. c.; Dah-
lonega, N. O.; New Orleans and San
Francisco, and during the war mints
were started at Carson City. New, and
Dallas City. Oregon. The mints at
Charlotte and Dahlonega stopped work
in 1861; the mint at Carson City closed
In 1855 and that at Dallas City In 1875.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-10

Bicycle Berry Book, No. of The
Bicycle Books is all about berries. A
whole encyclopedia Of berry lore, boil
ed down after the manner Of Farm
Journal. Tells about varieties, about
planting, growing, mulching, cultivst-
ing, picking and marketing. II gives
practical pointers from the pens of
scores of leading berry growers from
all parts Of the country who have con-
tributed TO it's colums, II has Colored
representations Of berry true to size
aud color, thiuty-three portraits OF
practical berrymen, and thirty-five
o,Aer illustrations, handsomely bound
In cloth. The price is so cents, free
by mail; address the publishers, Will
mer Atkinson Co., PHI Ndelphia,
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ss,s reclaimed Poe.r.

"A little over three hundred years
ago." writes Thomas Bailey Aldrich In
the March Century, in a paper on Rob
ert Herrick, England had given to her
\ poet OF the very rarest lyrical quail
ity. but she did not discover the fact
for more than $50 years afterward.
The poet himself was aware Of the fact
at once. and stated II. perhaps not too
modestly, In countless quatrains and
couplets, which were not read, or, II
read. were not much regarded at the
moment. 1t has always been an In
eredulous world in this matter. SO
many poets have announced their ar
rival, and not arrived"
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rha sou,h Afrlonn Kopie.

No one who has not seen a kopje
says a South African can easily realize
II. II is not hill so much as the
stump OF a hill-what is left of 1t after
ages Of denudation; but the special
feature of 1t is that it is almost invari-
ably covered with a breastwork Of
powders. Tropical torrents have
washed away the earth and all the So
luble components of the rock, and what
is left consists of heaps and lines Of de-
tached masses Of sandstone, ironstone
Or granite The kopjes are the Beers
fortihcations. and he has any number
Of them.
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a nr.ussr nuns. Wound.

The wound indicted by a Mauser bull
let, the missile mostly used by the
Beers, Is quite circular and much
smaller than the end OF a lead pencil.
When man Is bit by one Of these
bullets he feels no pain or shock. But
a stupid sensation and strange sing.
ing In the ears are felt. which render
the majority OF soldiers unconscious.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-10

A German scientist has gone to some
trouble to calculate the average dura-
tion of wink, In order to ascertain
gust what the phrase "in the twinkling
OF an eye" means. He says that wink
occupies four tenths OF a second. The
syeiid descends In one-tenth OF a sec
ond, stays down thirteen-hundredtha
OF a second and rises again in seven
teen-hundredths.