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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30
nlh25
Fine Watches.

II you desire really Il fine watch do
not fail to see the celebrated Vache-
ron & Constantin. 1t has no equal.
The Gale Jewelry Co, agents. Frank
Ii. Gale. manager
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30
g Dino Social.

The Lady Somerset Y held "Dime
Social last evening at the w. C. T. u.
Hall. An interesting program was rem
dered. at the termination OF which q
social time and refreshments were en-
ioyed. The program was as follows:
Piano Solo ............M Mr.. J. b. Robinson
Vocal Solo. Observation-Disclosures. Mr.. Mitchell
Recitation. Miss d. Skinner
Vocal Solo. Northumberland Miss benson
instrumental Duet-Messrs. Spann and
Wilkinson.
Reading. ....... Mrs. j. B. Robinson
Selection. The I,awler Brothers
Reading. ...............M Mr.. w. c. Spann
Vocal Solo,. Miss McGrath
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FOR RENT.


Wv I1REE UNFURNISHED ROOMS
fol, rent. with use of bath. 81 Cum
berand street. mh2S-2ts
IL OR RENT.-SMALL SUNINiF FIR HO-
u tel; on Blue Ridge mountains: ut C.
~ O. depot: accessible popular and prof
liable. WM. DlNWIDDIE, Greenwood.
va. mh2S-wc fr-3t%
NOR rR1NT.-EXCELLENT COTTAGE
18th of May to 18th September: large
grounds: modern sewerage; good drink
ing water: near Princess Ammo Hotel.
Eor terms and particulars apply to Room
2iO Citizens Bank Building mhIS-tf
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Eye. Exrr,inra rrea.

Dr.. A. Week manager OF the optical
department. of the Gale Jewelry Com
fective vision and complicated cases
specially Invited to call. 5e2s-tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

a look at our line of suitings will
solve the question of what to wear.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
mh20 1888 Main st
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30
Notice!

Restaurants, hotels and families!
You can buy fresh Crab Meat. picked
daily. from w: K. MARTIN &c CO., sue
cesscrs to Pickett 6 Co., Atlantic CITY
Bridge. mchos-3t
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LOST,

81 OSSPACKAGE RECEIPT CARDS
~ q used in collecting: reward JAMES
SIMMONS. 43i Church st. mhSo-3t
II OST, STRAYED OR STOLEN A
~ brown Jersey COW from my premises
Monday; suitable reward If returned to
owner. J. Il. FORD. 225 Windsor avenue.
sBrambleton. nh9-3tS
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FOUN o..

FNOUND.-ADRIFT, BLACK YAWJ1
a. boat For further information call on
w. H. WILLIAMS, Sewelrs Point, Va
nih2S-10ts
III OUND-IN HAMPTON ROADS, A
II canoe. about twenty-seyen feet
long Owner can have same by paying
expenses. S. II. OSBORNE. Crittendens,
Nansenond county. Va. mhS-1m'
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Stops tho Congh
aud Works Off The Cn,a

Laxative Bromo- Quinlne Tablets cure n
cold In ono day. No Cure. No Pay. Price
I'c' fe2-eod-2m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30
TO CURE a coLD IN ONE NV

TO COF>s1 II GUILD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet.
All druggists refund the money IL IL fails
10 cure. l., w. Groves signature ia on
each box. 25c. 80 VIZ
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

Keep in mind one fact-that finest
tailored garments in this section are
produced by
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
mh25 1888 Main ST.
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FOR SALE

fOIt SALE.
II, OR ALE-RFcSrAURANT IN NEW
u! port News Va. doing IA good business
cheap rent; good location; sickness the
only reason for selling. For further par
ticulars inquire at 12l I'D STREET, New
port News. mhSO-It+
L7OR SALE-AT A SACRIFICE a
"a Steinway Square Piano, Ia octaves
In excellent condition Apply &c Pine
NOR SALlo AT a BARCfA1N.-NICE
" new modern scvcn-room house South
avenue. lambert's Point with either one
or two lots. Terms TO suit purchaser
For particulars apply to w. NJ. MOORE
d CO.. 4o6 Columbia Building. mh29-St4
NOR SALE.-AN OAK RED ROOM
~ Suit, Ward Robe and Sidehoard. chenp
Tor cash. Apply 7d Cumberland street
mh2s-3tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

III HID STAR CUT-RATE BARBER
4 shop ~ Il. Main street. near Church,
VIII wait on you. Prices: Shaving, &C.;
hair cutting. l0c.; shampooing, 1oc.; sing
ong, Joe. Shaving on Saturday 10c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

MADAM SMELL NEWMAN. THE RE
1AA nowned Clarvoyant and Spiritual
Medium, Is considered by the public as
medium of the present day. Call and be
convinced. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE,
PSI CHURCH STREET. mh25-1ws
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30
Sick Aeadaohe Curad.

promptly by Hicks Capudine; is and
Csc. at drug stores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30
SPECIAL NOTICES

6OON WILL BUY TWO SHARES OF
PSOO stock; also sole right OF Nor
1olk and Portsmouth, for an article in de-
Inand. "DlcMAND," care Virginian- pi-
hot. it,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

TT> BEVATORS. - ESTIMATES GIVEN
III on elevators OF all kinds. Elevators
and scales repaircd. CRESCENT IRON
lWORNS, ~ NiVersOn street. mh27-lm
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G. PECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PARIS
~ exposition tours, or steamship tick
cts by all lines to any part of Europe;
berths secured free of charge HENRY
BRANDT & SON. Foreign S. S. Agents,
339 Main street mh9-1In
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w ANTBD-A FIRST CLASS BAR
wv Der. good wages. Apply at once 231
COUNTY STREET.. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

r AIDES NEEDING TREATMENT
- for Irregularities, Leucorrhoea or
any other Ovarian Troubles consult DIR.
JACKSON. 112 w. Mulberry street, Bal
timore. Md. Private sanitarium; trained
nurses
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

w and assist In general houseworS in
family of two: good home for right par
ty. Address 113 COOKE AV., city. mh30-3ts
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WANTED.

wv AN,uED = EXPERIENCED DOUB-
wv le-entry bookkeeper for Newport
News, to reside there; must be quick and
accurate at figures and willing to work
long hours. Address. giving full particu-
liars, S. u. It,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

DIANOS TUNED-WE EMPLOY AN
a Expert Tuner 1t will pay you to
have your Pianos tuned by skilled work.
men. Orders by mail given prompt atten.
&C CRANKY street ia17-tr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

M ANTED-BY A YOUNG LADY OF
wv experience q position as firSt-class
stenographer or bookkeeper: can furnish
best references. Address IN. NJ" this
Office. mh30-3t-
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n choice building lots and business 10.
cations In Port Norfolk and Plnncr's
Point, call to SEQ the wIde-nwake real es-
tate man, w. "A. POLLARD, office Caro-
line avenue, Primers Point, Va. mhi0-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED o1Ip
wv new funeral car and cesket wagon
both OF the latest design, and persons
needing our services Will do well TO call
on us and get prices. ]. L. NORRIS 4.
CO.. 6H Church street.. New phone II55
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

IN RESSMAKING DONE BY MRS. NJ.
~ b; Hodges. Perfect fit guaranteed.
Latest Paris and New York styles Par
Hotel, r,beo 9ta
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

WY ANTED-sEWING MACHINES TO
wv repair; any make New machines.
$40 and UP. j. w. BEASLEY 1914
church street. city. fe2o-tf
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nj E.-RHSTAURANTS. HOTELS
~ and families! You can buy fresh
CltAE MEAT picked daily. from w r.
NJ ARIIN IL CO, successors to Pickett &,
Co, Atlantic City Bridge. mh2S3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

VIZ ANTTD-AN Il x p e r T. N c T. D
Nv flour and mill feed salesman: must
be thoroughly acquainted with the trade
I'm Norfolk and surrounding country; best
of references. Address N. & T., this
office, mll2g-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

M RFOI.K DYEING. CLEANING,
~ ~, and Repairing Co.-Ladies' Suits
and pressed. Use; pants pressed loo: CIR.
pets speciality. AL Main. New phone col
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

"A LIMITED NUMBER OF BOARDERS
IN can secure pleasant rooms and OK
ccllent board at reasonable rates, In CEN
trail locality, west of Bank street: modern
FAMILY. care Virsinian- Pilot mhSO-lw'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-30

wy ANTED.- FIRST CLASS CAR
wv riagc painter. BERKELEY WAGON
WORKS. Liberty street. near Main street.
mh29-2t
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CANDIDATES, CARDS,
To the Citizens Of NorfoIk:

my fellow citizens, I have concluded to
announce myself an independent candidate
! LOT the Office of CITY ATTORNEY for
Ine City or Norfolk. In doing so desire
70 say chat representing clique, scheme.
deal. Iaction, corporation or other favored
person; put ar elected will discharge the
DULLES OF tho office as the custodian or n
puDic trust and all that the honorable dis
charge of that trust implies.
Respectfully,
mhS0-1w
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
An Unjust Tax.


From the Telegram:
Itappears that Multnomah county Ia
not the only county In the State that
will refuse 10 collect the scslp-boun!y
tax, directed by the State Legislature ct
ito last session.
County Judge Barton, OF Linn county
who was recently In the city, stated that
although the tax was levied in his eoun
ty no effort would DO made 10 collect u.
The reason FOR this is that the tax is be-
iieved TO be unjust and therefore uncon-
stitutioual. Competent attorneys have
given Il - their opinion that the law
can be defeated II iIs validity is teSted in
the Supreme Court.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
Worse than war.

Hundreds arelkll ed bylwar, but hundrs a
Of thousands sre killed by consum ption
There would be no deaths at all caused Ly
this terrible disease. if people could bs
made to un ierstand that Shiioh's Cough
and Consumption Cnre Is sure remedy il
taken Ia the early stases. Is cts. so cts,
snd el. 90 \ bottle. Druggists will refund
the money II cure Is noe Effected. For
sale BY Fred Dawson.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

Thrown away by women annually in the
purchase OF cosmetics, lotions and pow
ders, none OF which ever accomplishea
lts object. Beauty depends on healthy
blood and good digestion, such as Karl's
Glover Root Tea guarantees you for %
cts. and 30 cts. pet package. Take & and
We guarantees your complexion. For sale
by Fred Dawson.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

DR. II II Haden, Sum AIT, Ala. saws, Il
think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure splendid
medicine. l prescribe Ii, and my cou6d
ence In it grows With continued use" IL
diges:s what you eat and quickly cures
dyspepsia aud indigestion. For sale by
Foshay 4 Mason.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

WANTED. -Trastworthy persons TO take
ordega for "Was ia Sluth Africa and
tha Dlrk Continent from savageFy TO
Clviiixat.on. by William Harding. the
famous traveller, cable editor. an 4 au
thor. Press says wonderfully com-
plete." graphic descriptions, bril-
liau,ly written" ''sumptuously illus-
tratad": demand remarkable; sales IN
prscedaniaIi pricea low. We shall dis
lrihu.a el0n,010 Ia gold an ,ny our sale
people: be Arstj doa't niies this cuance;
also highest examinations; books on 30
days credit. freight and duty paid;
sAmpl, case free. AdhIess rhe Domin
ION Company, Dept. v. Chica0I.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

DI. ". wixln. Italy Hiil,,, N Z. says
''I heartily recommend One Minute Cough
Cure. Il gave my wife immediate relief
in sutflcatlng asthma" Pleasant TO take.
Never fails to qaickly cure all coughs,
colds. throat and lung trenbles. sFor sale
BY Foshay 4 Mason.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
Serious Charges.

wAsmNororos. March - Charges
have been mace that the resSon oi ths
Ohar.eston's wreck on coast oi Luzon
waa that the OIL :eTs were drunk.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
rhe Rxeitsm, MT Not over i.

TIE rush at the drug store still contin-
ues and daily scores OF people call for q
bottle Of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
aud Lungs for the cure OF Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption /.
Kemps Balsam, the standard family re-
medy. 10 sold on guarantee aud never
fails to give entire satidaction. Price Csc.
and SOC.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

LosDos, March 3.--It Is believed ne
g0tiAtions Tor psacs will soon bs made
by the Beers. The conference OF prosl.
dents leads 10 this suppoaiiion.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
Facing Roberts.

LONDON, March 8, AIS "A. .M.--LoEd
east Of PaaTdebcrn, faces tho reformed
Boer array, from 5000 70 G00O strong.
This may be merely corps OF obseFys.
tion ready 70 retire IN prepared posi-
Ions. Doubtless II Is receiving accre-
Ions from the late besiegers OF Lady.
smith, aud from other points.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

BY allowing the accumulations in the
bowels to remain. the entire svstem Ia pois-
oned. DsWitt's Little Early Rlsers regul-
ate the bowels. Try them and you will
always use them. Foshay q Mason.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

A sure thing soap man In sumpter did
q biS business with most Of his victims
as tin horn gamblers. A funny world
shie.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

Miss Joyce Biownell will take up her
piano class during vacation through th ,
winter. The best German aud EasIera
methods. Leave word with'W. f. Read
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

Don't Tobacco Spit ana smske IOur Lire Away.
30 quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netlc. full OF llfe nerve and vlgor. take Noa1'o-
Bae, the wonderworker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 500 or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
10 cure a cold IN One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QurNISE TAR
LET,. All drcggists refani the money il
fails to cure. e. w, Gkovx's signature
ga each box. 25c.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

Some mears shoaId be devised Tor Gx-
Ing the bridge snd keeping IL going. We
are In progressive age and not back
ward age.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

Joe II. Miller, Of Walla walla. after
being married only month bad bis
wife arrested for hitting him In the
nose. Ard Miller 10 house mover.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

Cream mixed, fancy mixed, petite
mixed, broken mixed, plain mixed and
rench mixed candies at the Sugar Bowl
1 q rect.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
An exchange gives the following ter

An exchange gives the following ten
commandments:
FIrst--Get quiet.
Eecond--Don't worry.
Third-Pay your de- bts
Fousth--Don't chew the rag.
Fiiih-Clean yonr feet.
sixth-Don't spit around.
Beventh--M Mind your own bJsineas.
Eighth-Do others or they will do YOU
Ninth Don't talk when you haven'l
anything 70 cay.
Tenth-Rsmember that there are
Others iuft as warm aa you.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

Canned Asparagus
Al @ + BRowSKLLs.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

Delicious clam boullion at the Sugar
Bowl End street,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

An Independence paper says that II
never knew man running for Office 10
keep his word with newSpspers. That
lust 80 soon 40 elected he drops his
lrisnds and tegins trying 70 get on
the good size Of those who opposeI him
10 be can run again.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
TELEGRAPHIC
Important Conference.

PRRromA March 3.--Krugcr left 70
day 10 coni,f with Pre"ident steync, Of
the free Slate.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

How Are oar kidneysV
pF Hobba' eparaguA Pills cure al Kidney Ills sam.
plo freq Add, sterling Remedy Co. Chicago OF N.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

-ro Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0c or ga
IL G, @. Q. fail TO cure rvuggi""s refund uonpy
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09

OR winn, city ticket agent. Tickets
70 all points Ia the east.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
MISFITS.

Keep operating until the opera house
opens.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09
or COurAe.

LONDON, Mar. 5, 2;30 A. M.--The war
Office has rebeiyed the following dispatch
from General Bulltr:
Ladysmlti, March 2, $50 +. MI
end tie defeat Of the Beers more com.
plelo than dared 10 anticipate. This
whole district IL completely clears Of
them and except NJ tns top oi Van REQ
mans Pass, where several wagons are
visible, | can lind no trace OF them,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-03-09


NKw Yong, Mar. "A dispatch to the
World from London, describing the re-
joieing over the relief OF Ladysmitb,
says:
In :the suburbs IL was uncommon
thing 20 see well-dreased women career-
ing ia the middle Of The roads, seeming.
ly mad, while omnibus conductors were
shouting In childish frenzy. TO Pretor-
IA; all tue way, twopencc.
In the Senate.
WAsmISoroS, March2 2 Interest In
she fusvto Rican tariff measure now has
been transferred from 'he House 10 the
SENATE. Consideration OF the bill en-
bodying substantially the provisions Of
the House bill, aud Ia addition provid.
log for y temporary form OF civil govern.
mt nt Tor the island OF Pverto Rico was
begun today.
Al Mafeking.
NEW YoRK, March "a Bocr report
10 Published IRON Brussels that the siege
Of Malek.ng has been raised. The news
y lunconnrmsd but 10 probably true.
Old Style Event
cALisTo0A, CAL, Mar. 2.--The Calisto-
"a and Clear Lake stage was held up to-
day by lone highwayman on Mount st.
Helena, o miles from this city. Tho rob.
Der secured $3.50 In cash and Wells Far
60 & Co.. express box. which 10 said 10
have contained but little OF value. The
stage was driven by A. X. Palmer and II
contained four passengers. three women
and one man. en- Italian gardener, Who
contributed the ~ W. The passengers
were not molested.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-03
HE NEVER CARRIES A PISTOL,
Because a Duel Taught Him a Serious
Lesson.

Because a Duel Taught Him a Serious
Lesson.
There is a prominent Baltimorean
who now attends church regularly. but
who still delights to tell of some Of his
escapades in early life, says the Balti-
more American. II was a member of a
prominent club when | was a Young
man" he relates, land in one of our
bouts n night l unintentionally in
suited a fellow-member. At least I was
told the following morning when my
senses had returned, that l had insult
ed the man that he would probably
challenge me to fight a duel. Sure
enough a challenge came through the
ordinary channels and l was advised
by my friends to accept or to submit to
perpetual disgrace. l accepted and Sc
lected pistols. The dueling ground was
a spacious yard in the rear of the club
house. There we assembled with our
seconds and surgeons. Much to nv
surprise the whole club turned out to
witness the affair of honor. | objected
TO such publicity, but was assured by
my friends that it was all right, and I
was prevailed upon to face my oppo-
nent. | was thoroughly mad and | did
not care whether l killed my enemy or
half a dozen onlookers. We were
placed ten PAGES apart, with u backs
to each other. At the word fire. we
wheeled and began to pump lead at
each other, advancing toward each 9TH
er at each shot. l emptied two or three
chambers of the revolver which had
been given me without wounding nv
opponent. | then threw it away with
disgust and pulled my own from my
hip pocket. If you ever saw con-
sternatlon it existed in that backward
for a few minutes. My enemy turned
heels n ran into the clubhouse. The
spectators scrambled over each other to
get out of range. Before l could fire
at my retreating foe my second grabbed
me and succeeded in disarming me. I
was then told that the whole thing was
a hoax and that my enemy and myself
had been shooting blank cartridges at
each other. l did not relish the Joke.
because | had endured all of the terror
which must come to any man who
stands up to kill or be killed. That
episode was a turning point in my life.
| have carried a pistol from that
day to this"
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-03
MONEY IN CUBA.
Most of It Kept in Place. other rhar

most OF 1t Kept In Places Other Thaw
in Banks.
The old Spanish residents of the
Island OF Cuba are a queer lot" said
Mr.. George w. Tracy of Philadelphia.
Mr. Tracy, who is a banker, has recent
~ a a trip through parts of Cuba
investigating various commercial prop
osltlons. He naturally took an inter-
est In the banking facilities of the
Island. Under the old Spanish re-
glme," he continued, there were prac-
ideally no banks. The planters. coffee
growers and all the prosperous landed
proprletors seemed to regard banks as
unsafe. They kept their money in old
trunks, under a bed, in a closet. up on
a shelf or any place that appeared to
them safe. A few, perhaps, had safes.
put not many. | do not think il ia an
eXaggerat1on to say that many of the
more wealthy planters often had from
SlOO,0OO to 100000 in currency mt,
away in this odd manner When it
came around pay day they would go
and get enough money to make the
payment, and that would end it. When
ever money was received it would be
put away Some kept books. while
others kept the figures in their heads.
They seemed to have the same fear of.
banks that various old maids and rural
M are credited with. The war
mas opened their eyes. Live, agrees
sive and comprehensive banking COM
panles have gone in there. Induce
ments nave been held out to these
men to deposit their money with the
banks. First they came reluctantly.
but lately the money has been coming
out at q great rate, and the fertility
OF the held is evinced by the number
OF companies that are going there, and
so lar as | could learn nearly every
n is doing an enormous business.
me American occupation of the island
has been most beneficial. The towns
n cities have been cleaned OF filth
n dirt that has been accommodating
1or years. Waterworks, electric light
plants, street railways and all kinds
OF telegraph, telephone and electric
plants are going in. Cuba has been
redeemed almost miraculously, and in
a score of years or sooner than that
IL VIII fairly hum with activity, glow
with prosperity and indeed be the
Pearl of the Antilles. There is a great
prospect for American capital and
energy. l understand that various
capitalists contemplate erecting fine
hotels at various places in Cuba. That
is thing the island needs. If they
had fine hotels there a large lumber
OF tourists would readily see the pos
of the island and money
would flow in even more rapidly than
it does now