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Evening star., 1900-12-22
TWO QUEER LAW SUITS,
one Man Wants Damages for Being
Jailed With BumbIebees


From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Macon county branch circuit court,
which convenes at La Plata Monday, has
two of about as odd cases on the docket as
ever find their way to jury.
John Bunch, an old pioneer citizen of the
county, Is suing the town Of La Plata for
$lO,o00 damages resulting from an attack
or bumblebees while the plaintiff was in
the town calaboose. The incident occurred
during the fair last August. Bunch was
arrested for some trifiing offense and taken
to the town lookup by the marshal The
little frame building that does duty for a
jail is in an out-of-the-way part of the
town. Bunch had the honor of being the
first and only involuntary inmate during
the day. The bees were there Of their own
accord, and they soon struck up a much
warmer association with the prisoner than
their brief acquaintance would warrant
Bunch had nothing but his hands with
which to defend himself. He shouted Ius
tily for help, and while his mouth was omen
several of the bees darted in and stung his
tongue and throat so badly that for several
hours 1t wa sa question whether the doc
tors could keep the respiratory organs open.
Bunch alleges he was forced to endure the
torture eight hours before he was rescued
and that he is permanently injured and dis
figured by reason of the vicious attacks of
tIle II Is UNDERSTOOD the city is
ready to meet the issues, and will claim
non-liability on several grounds.
Another case unique in it's way is that of
J.: w. Wollard against Philip Atterberry.
The scene where the action originated was
in Atterberry's pasture near Atlanta He
found roofing there a large, finely bred
sow belonging to Mr.. Wollard, and UNDER
took to drive her out. The porker started
after Atterberry and ran him out Of the
field. The army Of invasion was then rein
forced by Atterberrys son and his farm
hand. The SOW forced the boy to climb
tree to save himself. and then charged At
terberry and his assistant. The latter fell
and the sow pounced upon him. Atterberry
then ran to the house, got gun, and as
the sow was making for him shot her be-
tween the eyes. That ended the battle. and
Wollard sued for the value Of his porker,
getting the full amount asked the Jury
holding that Atterberry could not plead
self-defense in shooting the hog as long as
there were trees in the pasture for him to
climb and get out Of danger. He was inGfig-
nant at the verdict and took his grievance
to the circuit court.
Evening star., 1900-12-22
THEIR NEW CHIEF
How the Sac and Fox Indians Chose
Nah-Mal-Way's Successor
OLD MAN HAD LEFT a CURSE
Remarkable Ceremonies Which
May Never Be Repeated.
DANCING AND FEA STIN G

Written for The Evening Star.
With all the mysterious and ancient rites
Of the sun worshipers. the Sac and Fox
tribe Of Indians on their reservation In
Oklahoma, where they still practice the
pagan religion Of their fathers. has recently
installed a new chief to fill the place left
vacant by the death of Nah-mal-way, who
sickened and died in the growing season.
Nah-malway. the spirit chief, he who had
passed through many wars without SO
much az a scratch. he who had been deco
rated by the great paleface soldier for
ouelIing an uprising among some young
braves whose hearts had been made bad by
firewater. he who could command the evil
spirit to depart and the good spirit to arise,
had at last fallen victim to his own WILL
Evening star., 1900-12-22
Gutter Snipe.
From Notes and Queries.

From Notes and Queries.
The word snipe. as expressive of con-
tempt, with an intimation Of priggishness
or pettiness, especially impertinencs, was
very common in Philadelphia as far back as
1885. as can well recall my Indignation
when called by it. There can be NO question
that It came into use from the German
schnipp or schnippisch-snappish. pert,
saucy. Gutter snipe" began to appear In
newspapers some years later. It would,
however. be curious to ascertain whether
the term does not exist in some form in old
provincial English. Gutter was very nat.
uraliy added from Its association with mud.
1t was generally believed in New England,
and dare say elsewhere. that the snipe
lived by sucking mud.
Evening star., 1900-12-22
By A. CONAN DOYLE.

hoily or mistetoe sprays, while the pur-
chaser could, If he or she preferred Sc
crete some inexpensive trife in the depths
of the filling PN-7
Evening star., 1900-12-22
On the List.

From the Philadelphia Press
McJigger-"He's pretty well posted In 60
cial institutions, isn't he?'
Thingumbob-"Yes, believe he's posted
Tor non-payment of dues at all his clubs.
II that's what you mean"
Evening star., 1900-12-22
Hastily suxrested.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
II can't think Of a suitable heading for
this item about the death of the old bag.
gage master"
Passed in his checks dof'
Evening star., 1900-12-22

JUST PUBLISHED
An American Engineer
in China
By WILLIAM BARCLAY PARSONS

By WILLIAM BARCLAY PARSONS
few months ago Mr. Parsons led party engineers into
the interior of China locate route for an American
railway that He accomplished discovery;
he secured exact knowledge of the country people,
and future possibilities and he passed through
remarkable that of
story he has written graphic of his
the country The book richly illustrated photographs
by Mr. Parsons and his assistants during the past year.
Illustrated Cloth,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-15

'or the expiration of the Vance va
cancy. After a long and bitter strug-
gle Pritchard was reelected. The dis
ruption extended to the state, and
both parties were overwhelmed later
on by the Democracy. The campaign
waXed In intensity because the new
constitution was an issue, and finally
became so hot that dire threats prac-
tically drove Butler from the hustings.
IT, looks as though he will be entirely
dropped from political life on the 4th
of March; but he is still young man,
only thirty-seven, shreWd, energetic,
persevering, plausible and ambitious,
and in course of time may possibly
rcillume the senate with wisdom gar
nered from experience.
The bodies of other conspicuous sem
ators are still lying on the battlefield.
All died in the hope of Il blessed i'm
mortality. The dead will be buried on
the ith of March. All await a resur-
rection. and many will have to be
horn again before they can become
senator's. Some, however, are entire
ly beyond redemption. In the group
are the remains of Donelson Caffery,
of Louisiana; Horace Chiffon. Of
Texas: William Lindsay, of Kentucky,
and Thomas II. Carter, of Montana.
The latter was the managing director
of one of the great political parties
in the campaign of 1892, 1t is melan-
choiy to reflect that he deserved a bet
ter fate. Carter, however, is not in
the list of those who are beyond re-
dempion. Amos j, Cummings.
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Brief News Notes.

The entertainment given by the Ju-
nior Christian Endeavor of the Pres
byterjan church on Thursday evening
was very successful. a neat sum was
realized, which the society have de-
cided to donate to the Home for the
Friendless.
The remains of the late Philip AM
endt, who died some months ago at
Lake Providence, Miss. were received
by Undertaken Letchworth yesterday
The remains will be re-interred in the
Dunmore cemetery on Sunday after
noon at o'clock, when short service
will be held. The deceased was son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Amendt, Of
Petersburg.
The United Mine Workers will hold
a meeting in Temperance hall tonight
and also on Mondaynight. 1t being nec-
essary to meet on different nights to
accommodate the immense membership
in town.
Deputy Factory Inspector w. w.
English. of Wellsboro. Tioga county, is
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the guest of T.. w. Bishop, of Brook

the guest of L. w. Bishop, Of Brook
street.
Mrs. e. w. Osterhout has returned
from week spent at Florence, N. G.
Mr.. Jordan, of Minnesota, is making
an extended visit with friends In town.
Mrs Clayton Earle. of Philadelphia,
who has been spending several weeks
with her sister, Miss Lillian Knapp, of
Blakely street, has returned home.
At the Methodist church tomorrow
the quarterly meeting takes place. Love
Feast will be held at 9. 80 "a. m. At 1880
a. m. the pastor will preach short
sermon, which will be followed by the
subject of the evening discourse will be
THE Conversion of Zacharias.' The
pastor will give short talk to the
children on "Play." Sunday school as
usual at 2,30 p. m.
Rev. j. ID. Dabney will conduct both
services in the Tripp Avenue Christian
church. The morning subject will he
Christ, the Guest OF Sinners;" even
ing topic, "Christ, the Catholic Man"
Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Seats free
and all made welcome.
Memorial Baptist church, Rev. w. +.
Davies, pastor. Services tomorrow at
the usual hours. Bible school at D.
M, superintendent, Rev. Davies. Young
Peoples society meets Tuesday even
ing. Lecture by the pastor.
Dudley Street Baptist church. Preach
ing by the pastor. Rev. J. J.. Kreaner
1880 a. M. subject. "An Inward Look"
73o p. M, subject '"rhe First Warning
to the World" The pastor will sing a
solo at the evening service. Sunday
school at 12 o'clock noon; prayer meet
ing, Thursday at 7.45 p. IN. All are
welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-15
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Funeral of Herman Ludwig Held
Yesterday-Tomorrow's Services.
Other Interesting Notes.

The funeral of Herman Ludwig took
place from his parents home, on
Drinker street. yesterday. During
the day many of his friends called to
take n last fond look at the de-
parted.
The floral offerings We're very nu-
merous, the especial fondness of the
deceased for the beautiful flowers be-
ing remembered by many friends,
Rev. w. r. Gibbons, of the Presby
terian church, ofliciated, and spoke
many words of comfort to those who
We're left behind, Miss Florence Rob
ertson rendered that beautiful solo,
when We Meet" The floral offer
ings were borne by large number of
his former classmates.
The pail bearers We're: George Win
terstein, Homer simmons, John Byrne.
George Kellam, Frank Garvey and
Thomas Hughes.
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vile, n. Y, is here to attend the funeral
Of her sister. Mrs. Sterling Reynolds.
Prof. Archibald, of the High school,
entertained the faculty of the High
school with a dinner at the home of
Mrs. A. Reynolds last Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. Charles Finch entertained a
number of friends at dinner on Tues
day evening last.
The usual Christmas entertainment
will be held at the Methodist church on
Christmas eve, both churches uniting.
A fine programme is anticipated.
Rev. NJ. s. Godshall is delivering a
course of sermons, THE Religion of
Today" at the Methodist Episcopal
church. Next Sabbath will be the third
one of the course.
Miss Mary Green has been confined
to the house for the past two weeks
with rheumatic afflictiOn.
An entertainment will be Held at the
band room Saturday evening, Decem-
Der %. for the benefit of the George
Fell post, Grand Army of the Republic
The following programme will be rem
dered Song, while the Grand Army
Assemblies" recitation, "The Fife and
Drum" Howard Ross; pictures %,
Farewell to Son and Brother, by Par
ents, Sister and Brother" (O, Fare
well to Sweetheart" (0, "In Camp"
a., "A Letter from Home;" 90.
Dream Of Mother" co.. "Dyeam OF
Sweetheart" song, Break the News to
Mother" pictures 90, Dream Of
Christmas DinneY" (S), Writing
Home;" (O. ION Guard" QO),
"Wounded;" an, "Welcome Home"
Q2). "relling stories;" song, yankee
Doodle" two verses. Doors open at Z
o'clock. Curtain rises at 8 o'clock.
The interior of the Methodist Ecis-
copal church Is being painted and
papered. 1t is a much needed improve
ment and adds greatly to its appear
ance.
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ELMHURST.

Charles w. Curtis died at his home
here yesterday morning at o'clock,
after lingering illness, aged 81 years
and months, He is survived by a
widow and eight children: Mrs. w.
w. Peters, of Peckville; Mrs. Charles
d. Lower, of Dunmore; Mrs. Harry
Roberts, of Peckville; Mrs. Charles
Burkhart. of Aberdeen; Mrs. George
Tolemie and Miss Fannie Curtis. OF
Elmhurst; CharlesM. Curtis. of Bing-
hamton, and Martin G. Curtis, Of
GAINESVILLE, Wis. Funeral services will
be held at the house Monday at II
o'clock. Burial at MOSCOW.
Mrs. Knedler, of Alburtis. Pa, is
visiting at the home of her son, DR.. j.
w. Knedler.
Rev. p. I. Frey made a business trip
to Paterson, N. j.. this week.
Mrs. w. II. Robinson and children,
of Fleetville, are visiting friends here,
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trustees. Messrs. Thomas Jenkins.
John Steele and Edward Davis. Bap-
tist Young People union officers,
president, Richard Roberts; vice presi-
dent. Alfred Jones; organist, Eenrlet-
ta Harris; secretary, Maud Davis
treasurer, John Powell.
I desire to announce my candidacy
for school director from the Second
ward, and ask herewith the support Of
my friends. If elected, shall endeavor
to promote the best interests Of the
ward, and will serve my constituents
faithfully and honestly. John G. Price.
Services at the Methodist Episco-
pal church tomorrow. Rev. G. B. Hen
ry, pastor offlciating--Services at 1890
| n. m. and 7.3O p. M; Sabbath tchool at
2.15 p. M: mems meeting at $50 M;
|! Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Corwln. Of
Fitsville, Florida, have been visiting
the formers sister. Mrs. TT. w. Ed
wards, at the home OF Rev. G. Fl.
Henry. for the past few days.
Rev. II. J. Vaughan, OF Maple Grove,
Pa, formerly a resident of Taylor, has
been visiting Rev. G. II. Henry.
The United Mine Workers OF Ameri-
ca, No. 1918, will hold mass meeting
this evening in Weber's rink, when
National Organizer Frederick Dilcher
and other prominent speakers of ma
tionai fame will be present to deliver
addresses. All mine workers are re-
quested to be present.
John G. Price, of the Second ward,
is a candidate for school director.
Services at the Calvary Baptist
church tomorrow at the usual hours.
Rev. DIR. Harris officiating.
IIr. r. A. Lubernac. of this place,
left vest arday for New York state,
to spend the Christmas holidays.
John r. Reese is a candidate for
council from the Fourth ward.
Insurance Agent and Mrs. William
r. Jones, of Carb0ndale. were the
guests of the latter's mother. Mrs. r.
w. Reese. of Main street, the fore
part of the week.
Tayloryille lodge. No. 66S. Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, Will meet
In session this evening.
Mrs. Stanton, of Fleetsville, who has
been visiting friends here, has res
turned home.
Rev. W. l.. Plumley. A. NJ, will oc-
cupy the pulpit In the Presbyterian
church tomorrow morning at 1880 "a
m.
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WAVERLY.

Mrs. Julia Reynolds. wife Of Sterling
Reynolds. Of North Abingdon, died
Wednesday evening last, after short
illness. She leaves a husband and five
children. The funeral will be held at
the residence on Saturday next at 10
o'clock a. m.
The Christian Culture course of the
Abingdon Baptist church will hold their
regular meeting at the parsonage on
Friday evening, December IA.
Miss Emma Guanong, OF McGraws-
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TAYLOR.

The following officers We're elected
for the ensuing year at the Calvary
Baptist church on Thursday evening:
Sunday school officers, superintendent,
Miss Edith Watkins; secretary, Miss
Maud Davis; treasurer ibrarian. Will
liam Thomas: organist, Miss Annie
Rose; deacons. Messrs. Edward >Da-
Wis. Edwin Davis, Richard Roberts
and John Setelle; clerk. Mrs. Sarah
Thomas; Prof. David T.. Jones was re-
elected as chorister and orsanlst;
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Given Away.

With every soc. worth of handker-
chiefs We give fine handkerchief box.
'" Mears & Hagen.
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What Shall I BUY.

Buy fine kid gloves and we will give
you a beautiful glove box free.
~ NIears & Hagen.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-11
Announcement Extraordinary.

Beginning August !. | will throw open
To the Sumptrr public the large hall
formerly known as "Healy's Hail."
which has been occupied rs a rooming or
lodging house, on the corner of Center
and Granite streets. and Ia which hold
lease, ~ u summer garden and beer hall.
The place, which is ,lN7s ie.t, is now ii.
vided into individual rooms, but every
partition viii I've removed aud the large
hail I've thrown into one, with comfortable
chairs, tables and such tonvrnencrS as
will make II 4 comfortable and respectable
place. where families and parties can come
and enjoy their leisure time. Aud now
comes the startling feature Vt It albany
beer that can hr called for, whether
b'rwcd in Sumptrr, Portland. Milwaukee
or elsewhere, will I've served tor tive cents
per glass. This Is an entire new departure
tor Sumpter. both IN the establishment Of
such quarters and IN the prize OF the popu.
lar beverage, which has always command.
ed one hundred per cent more per glass
than according to this new arrangement.
Lunches viii h- served, and II all else
warrants, music viii I've introduced. Later
announcements will I've made IN THE
MINER hctore the opening, to ottur
Angus, !. Look out tor il.
Respectfully,
HENRY FINGER.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-11

Chicago. and John Goss lett Yesterday
for Olive lake, where they will camp tor a
week.
Mrs. B. +. Alley, of Baker City, ac.
tompani-d hy Miss Vera leney, both
connected with the Republican of that
citv. were visitors IN Sumpter Sunday.
They made call on THE MINER aud ex.
pressed themselves we'll pleased with
these surroundings.
L. 7. Warner returned last evening
from Salem, where he went with the
Rough Riders to attend the encampment,
but was called home on important bus.
mess. tie says several ot the boys were
with Sam Stott Sunday afternoon when
his leg was broken. They were riding
around town for pleasure.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-11
TALK OF THE TOWN..

+. &. Steften has been in Baker City
for a few days.
=. \. Correll returned several days
since from trip to Portland.
DR.. Greeniec, dentist. is located over
the Sumpter Drug company store.
4 little girl arrived IN the home ot Dave
Stall, on the west SIDE, the Fourth OF July.
Private board, s4.ao week, No. ~,
Mil street. brick building south OF Depot.
Harley Woods is over IN Harvey county
visiting relatives. fishing and having a
time.
Miss Emma Starr, one Of Bakers bellies,
is spending the week with her sister, Mrs.
Hurt.
Wesley Warren has been ~ town for n
few days. Ne says his father viii return
60 Sumptrr about the fifteenth.
n. S. McCallum. of the Bald Noun.
tain, returned yesterday from Portland,
accompanied by Mrs. MtCaIIuln.
Dick Hughes, Of the Prairie CITY min.
ing dIstti>t, was IN Sumptrr SATURDAY on
his way to visit his home at Pendlrton.
Commissioner W, n. Gleason went
down to Raker Monday to attend n meet.
ing OF the board OF county commissioners.
Miss iiulda Moeller. OF Baker City, q
sister oi Miss Minnie Moellcr, delivery
clerk In the Sumpter postoftce, Is visiting
here.
!. ID. Rel,ingef is on the streets again
after a severe illness, looking little the
worst TOT wear, but Is now rapidly rrcov.
eting.
for the first time IN many months there
are several post office boxes now i,r rent.
Heretofore they have been u, scarce rs
houses stiii are.
Miss Catherine Rrethtei, daughter OF
q. Breth,el. will leave this week tor
vs, Ia het old home at Walla Walla,
where she has sister residing.
a. l.. MeEwrn lett Monday Tor a three
weeks trip to kaslo, Il. c., on mining
business. tie expects to return with u
well known mining man, 7. W. Jenkins,
OF London. England.
I'd Ralston has started up a Crawford
mill and coneentrator IN ore from the Last
Chance. IN the Cable Cove district. The
mill has a capacity ot twelve tons every
'wentv.tout hours.
Boussum Il Spaliing. Of the Crystal
Ice company. came out Monday with a
new canvas covered Ice wagon, tastetully
painted green and white, giving Il u cool
appearance as well rs very cty'like air.
The engineering Office oi the Sumpter
Townsite company has been moved from
its old location and work begun on the
brick office building which the company
has INTENDED erecting tor some time past.
Mrs. J. q. Connell aud children. Bert,
Ray aud Ruth. Tom LAWN, wife and
tks l.ss-r fsssntlN arrival fran
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-11
Through the Yellowstone.

The new route via the Oregon Short
Line Railroad aud Monida, Mont, enables
YOU to make delightful trip through the
iellows stone National Park, entering via
Monida and coming out via Clnnabar,
making II unnecessary To cover any por.
ton ot the route twice. For beautiful
descriptive booklet, write ~ call At Ore.
gcn Short Line Ticket Office, -, Third
street, Portland, Oregon.
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On your way to or from Bourne remem.
Der the Roadside resort Of E.. II. BARNARD
can lu-nch your thirst and satisfy Your
hunger.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-11

Weinhari's beer on draueht a, Henry
Fingers: 10 cents per glass.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-19
FOES OF
DEMOCRACY
w. l.. Garrison Predicts Ul'i-
mate Defeat Of Imperialism.

scripps- McRae Press Assn.
Lougwood. Pa. June 10. Wi Lam
Lloyd Garrison, of Bost IN, son OF the
famous abe oltionist, delivered an elc-
quent address upon THE Insidious
Foes Of Democracy before the annual
meeting Of Progressive Friends yester
day.
Mr., Garrison said the pl sin people
are the saviors of Democracy, He
pointed out the inadeSuacy of e5uca-
tional and property tests, using the
George Junior Republic at Freeville.
L. l., as en- illustration. Among other
things he said:
There is no room in a true repub-
lie Cor mystery. There is no man so
poor or unlearned tlat he is not en-
titled to know every thing pertaining
to public Interests Once withhold
the knowledge, decl are secrecy n ces
sary ID proper statecraft, and we re-
sumo the chains which we glorify our
fathers for striking off. We are told
that il is wrong TO criticse Mckinley
becau. that great and pioos man is
in position 10 know the si,uat on
better than the people can. Nor will
it be denied that he has possession of
more truth, el e how would he ne able
TO suppress so much? But such pow
er is menace TO any nation
There is a great deal of humbug IN
the denunciation OF the trusts, said
MIR. Carr son, who contic ued;
In New York even the mayor de
fes the statute by sharing in the
plunder OF an ice trust.
'Our vaunted prosperity is tlolted
and unreal. In vain the tempter
points TO the enormous figures of for
eign exports and the abnormal activi
ty of machinery worried by the aves
of soul ess corporations. 1t is oil as
unsu bstantial as a dr. am. While for
tunes mount to mill ons in single
hands. the tenant farmers Of the west
multiply, poverty grows more intense,
and social unrest is as pervasive as
disease"
In closing Mr. Garrison predicted the
triumph Of Democracy despite the i'm
perialistic tendency