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REPUBLICS ONLY IN NAME.
Latin-American Countries Are eovernet
 Upon Despotic Lines.

Upon Despotic Lines.
 ss0nly in name does republication exist in the countries of South Am erica says a southern business man who recently returned from a tour Of the Latin-American countries. "The Latin republics are the worst apologies for republics in the entire calendar Of free states. Affairs in these republics are becoming better of late, but it is the simplest thing in the world to pro- yoke revolution. We are all familiar with the changes Of government that have taken place within the last de- eade, but few understand how easy II has been, and still is in some of these republics, to preeipitate rebellion. surn ruler out of office, upset a gov ernment, and create general anarchy l was in one of these republics some years ago. when revolution, Or rather an attempt at revolution, occurred. for 1t was not a genuine success. I was, with 8 friend, about to go to breakfast when party of about twenty men ap- peared in the street along which we were passing. About the same number of men came into sight from an op- posite direction and the fun began. Every man had cloak over his shoul- aers, though the weather was oppres- sively warm, and when they sighted each other the cloaks were thrown aside and more brass medals, rainbow tinted ribbons, red sashes and other gorgeous insignia of something or oth- CT l never saw. They began firing at each other, and soon the street was filled with multitude of troops and about an equal number of revolution ists. The government troops dispersed 1he rebels on this occasion, and when we left in the afternoon for our respec. tive locations, the same national flags that were flying at sunrise were stik Hanging at their s..affs. It was on this occasion bIoodless and futile revolue lion, and people went about their bust. ness on the next day with the sans eomposure and contempt for one party or the other as they had on the day sefore the opera bouffe rebellion"
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LAND POSSESSED BY DEVILS
Esh Spirits Are Supposed to Dominate
 an Interior African Country.

an Interior African Country.
 What an unmodern sound is that of a deyil-possessed land." Still, Capt. Welbey, who has been wandering in the interior of Africa, declares that he found one there. It is called Walamo, and is believed to be haunted by evil spirits. Capt Welbey was warned by his escort before he passed it's limits that he would become the prey Of de- mons. He found it most winsome country, full of luxuriant vegetation and picturesque streams. The first omen of danger perceived by Capt Welbey was the sudden madness of one of his men. This unfortunate rushed into camp raving maniac Other cases of an equally terrible and dan gerous sort soon followed. The Af- ricans who formed Capt. Welbey,s= =es- cort assured him that devils took hold of all who were watched by the Wala- mo inhabitants while they ate. He himself, skeptical regarding these amazing statements, partook of a meal before many WaIamoans, who ob served him all the while, he declares with great fxity. Afterward, to his own astonishment, he began to feel exceedingly i'll. He does not admit, however, that he went mad, and as numerous explorations were subse- quently made by him, he probably did not. A sensible solution of the whole strange problem is doubtless to be found in some malarial or other pois- onous condition of the land Hosts of horrors have. thus far dogged the trend of British exploration in Africa, but none, perhaps. has been fraught with such imDisa mystery as this
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Horse Eats It's Owners Money.

Jacob w. Whitehead, a storekeeper of New Paris, Ind, is short S65 in cur- yency and his horse has risen in value. Whitehead went home late and climbed the stairs of the barn to throw down hay to the family nag. In his pocket he had a poeketbook contain ing five ten-dollar bills, one five and ten ones. This dropped from his pocket as he bent over to pick up the hay. Whitehead did not miss the money until the next morning. He then searches the barn, and found 8 few fragments of the pocketbook, to- sether with tiny bits of the bills. The faithful animal had devoured the hay and valorously tackled the pocket nook and contents, leaving nothing with which Whitehead could make proof of his loss at the treasury.-C sago Inter Ocean.
 Advancing In His Profession
 jlngle-I knew that fellow Storms. she comedian, would come to the front. Weller-And he has. has he? "Yes. You remember he used to play the part of the hind legs of the elephant in the pantomime?' Yes" Well, now he's playing the front legs" Stray Stories.
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STREET CARS IN ENGLAND.
hondon Decision That Would Cause Ass
 tonishment in This Country.

A London magistrate has just made from the bench a statement which, if 1t is ever duplicated by competent court in this city, would or might have consequences terrible even to imagine. 1t seems that on one or the urban rail- ways there had been crowded train. < woman had tried to force her way into compartment already fully oc- eupied and her efforts had excited a mild protest from one of the pas- sengers already seated The protest ing remarks were taken amiss by tha woman's husband, fight followed and then an arrest of the pugnaeious hus- band. It is not matter of any con- sequence whether he or the other man was at fault for the scrimmage what is at least interesting is the fact that the magistrate before whom the case came formally announced that nobody has right to enter a railway carriage which is already full. Those who take tickets at the starting point, he said, are entitled to seats and tickets taken at intermediate sta lions are subject to there being room for the holders. If the company issues tickets ill excess of the number of seats provided the holders may bring an ac. ton for damages. wait for the next train or demand the return of their money. Persons in carriage which Is full have legal, as well as moral right to prevent others from en- deaYoriag to enter it and the sooner the public understands this the bet ter, as no one has a right to incons venience passengers already 1n their places. Such is the English law, accord. ing to this interpreter of it. Patrons Of our own elevated and surface cars ara not likely even to ask if there is any such law In this country They are so we'll habituated to travelling in cruel discomfort that the impulse to make ef. 1eetiye protest against it has been lost.
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SLEEP As A CURE FOR HUNGER
Starving Peasants of Russia Arc Com.
 pelled to Try the Remedy.

About the beginning of this century a distinguished French philanthropist, A. Joux, advised poor people to sleep as much as possible during the winter months, as only thus would they be able to live with any degree of com fort. This strange theory is now being tested by many persons in Russia, and, according to report which has been Issued, their almost complete abstl- hence from food has produced no harmful result, and even has from their standpoint proved highly bene1- cial. These people live at Pskow, district south of St. Petersburg, and the reason why they have adopted the practice of sleeping during the winter months is because for the last few years their crops have been insufficient to provide them with the necessary of the district saw that starvation means of sustenanee. When the elders of the district saw that starvation stared the people in the face they ad- vised them to make their remaining stock of food last as long as possible, and to go to sleep during the winter. This suggestion was adopted. The members of each family stretch them selves on cots around the large stove and slumber day and night. Once in the twenty four hours they get up and refresh themselves with smorsel Of hard bread baked last autumn and a drink of water, after which they lie down again and snore calmly. Appar- ently some of the poorest inhabitants of Pskow have been in the habit of hi- bernating for some years, but the prac- tiee did not become general until re- gently, and it has now only attracted the attention of philanthropists and of physicians. Medical men in St. Peters burg have decided to investigate the matter closely, as they are especially anxious to obtain answers to two ques- tions: First, does the temperature of persons who remain torpid and who sleep for whole months in this fashion undergo any change? And, second, in what other manner, if any, does this mode of living affect persons physical. iy and mentally ?-New York Herald.
 SINGULAR FRUIT FOR A TREE.
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The Good News Spreads

and our business grows larger, and the prices small CT, every day. People come here from all parts of the city. When ever they need anything in our line, they think of us. We have furnished more cozy homes than we could possibly name. We have done it to the owners satis- faction, and we can do the same thing for you.
 BLUFF CITY
 FURNITURE co.
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Summer Resorts.
Cotton Belt B. IIetin.


 Texas State Far, Dsl as, Texas. September 18th to October t3, 1900. From all points on this line, rate Of one standard fare plus S2.00 for the round trip Oates of sale, September 26, 2s, 30, October and TO- Continuous pass age in each direction, good to leave Dallas returning not later than October 15, 1900
 Round Trip Rates to Chicago --One fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale, Sept. 90 to Oct inclusive. Return limit. Oct, &.
 National Convention Christian Church, Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. II to Is, 1900. Rate, one fare plus S2 for the round trip. Dates of
 Hemeseekers, excursion tickets to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territories = Dates of sale, Jet. and 1e, Nov. and %. and De- and Is. Rate one fare plus S2 for the round trip. Return limit, twenty-one days from date of sale.
 RAVENDEN sPRINGs-Rate, s775. Dates of sale. June to Sept 30 1900. Return lim- 1t. Oct. 3l. 1900.
 St. Louis Fair, St. Louis. Mo-. Oct, 1-6, 1900. inclusive. Rate. one fare for the ronnd trip. Dat of sale, Sept 38 to Oct, 5, incIu- size and for trains arriving in St. Louis be- fore on Of Oct {, Return limle Oct, Sth 1900.
 St. Louis Exposition, St. Luis Mo. Sept. F to Oct, 20 1960. Rate, open rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Dates { I sale, Sept. 16 ls 20, 25, 27 Oct ,. 1, g. H. It. fs fDeo. Return limit five days from date Of sale.
 Onachita Valley Fair. Camden, Ark. Oct. 15=20. l900 Open rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Dates of sale, Oct. IL %. Return limit Oct q, 1900.
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sAPPHIREs ARE NOT ALL BLUE
Other Tints Are Sometimes Found
 Among Ceylon Gems.

Other Tints Are Sometimes Found
 Among Ceylon Gems.
 Tt Is commonly believed that the sapphire is known only as gem of a 1ich velvety blue in color" observed an experienced dealer in precious stones to the writer the other day. "As B matter of fact, the sapphire occurs in various hues. In Ceylon, for in- stance, where the finest specimens of this gem are found, it ranges from the soft velvety blue to the peacock blue, graduated in the latter to an almost faultless white. It also occurs in whites, greens and yellows, the latter shade being known as the oriental to- paz and the green the oriental emerald. The white sapphires are often found clouded or streaked with blue, so that many specimens are cut which are white when looked at transversely. but having bit of fine blue tint on the under point. Then there is the red sapphire, or Ceylon ruby. It is valued as highly as the finest Burmese rubies. These most highly prized are of rich Pi5Soh utOou oi jOsS-lCQ ColOi. soOLHS very fine sapphires have been found in Montana during the pest ten years. The American gems are light blue, blue-green, green and pink, but the deep blue and red stones, which are chiefly in demand as jewels, have so far never been discovered in any part of this countrS Washington Star
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SINGULAR FRUIT FOR A TREE.
Chinese Product That Bears .Tallo~
 Brought to south Carolina.


 Brought to South Carolina. The people of China are emieantly I practical, and have added much to the civilization of mankind by their habits of industry, of which the method of l obtaining vegetable tallow is an excel lent example The tree producing this tallow 4s called StiIIingia Sebifera, and the words remind Us Of the dropping 2 product and it's soapy nature. The Cht- nese pick the seeds Of this tree in au- tumn, and first place them in wooden cylinder, open at the top and perforat ed at the bottom. After being steamed over fire for ten or fifteen minutes the tallow is softened and is theu more readily separated. The seeds Ire trans ferfed from the steaming cylinder to q stone mortar, in which they are gently beaten. They are then thrown on d sieve, heated over the fire and sifted, by which process the talloW is separat~ ed and resem bles coarse Indian meal. In this state the tallow is put between circles of twisted straw and these plac- ed in a press, by which the ta1low is forced out and falls into tub. Freed tiom all impurities, it is then semi : fluid of beautiful white color. CandIss made o1 it easily melt in hot weather and on this account they are dipped in melted wax of various eolors-red, green or yellow-and are exposed for sale by tallow chandlers and other shopkeepers. This remarkable tree is found on the banks of the Min, in Sze. chuen. It also grows near Soochow, and has been transplanted to North and South Carolina. It is tree with shining green leaves and small yellow flowers at the end of the branches. They are succeeded by dark colored seeds and vessels containing delicate white seeds. In late autumn, on the banks of the Tsien-tang river in Cho- kiang, south of Hangchow, this tree is a striking object. The leaves are then of blood red color instead of light green. When the tallow has been squeezed out of the seeds the remainder is preserved to be used as fuel or to enrich the lapd.-Philadelph Record
 Time sysrem.
 uc tWtHty-lUuT nOuf system or Keeping time has just become the of- ficial standard in France said MT. Jules Lacori, of Paris, at Chamber lain's
 'sThe twenty-four hour clocks are al ready an established institution in Russia, and I believe that their official sanction in our country will lead to the adoption of the system on French rail- roads, which would surely lead to the extension If the plan throughout Italy Switzerland and Spain should think considering the manifest merits of the new way, the railways of the United States, which are the most progressive in the world, would soon take 1t up and have done with the ancient system. so confusing and misleading through the enforced use of a. m. and D. m. The twenty-four hour clock system is an Ideal one for the railways, absolutely preventing all danger through the dup lication of hours for day and aight. It is the c@Sning system, and { look to see it it. operation in America in the near future. Washington Poet
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Arkansas Midland Ra|Il0ad laua,

5o,ooo acres of good timbs, lands for sale 2,ooo acres ol. cleared lands for sale, along tbs line of the Arkansas MidlardI Railroad. Free sites for factories and mills.
 For farms or timber lands, ad. dress,
 G. T. UpDEGRAFF,
 General Freight Agent.
 Helena, Arkansas
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Car a wheelman.

The czar of Russia was, as boy, very fond of cycling. He has now grown tired of pedaling his own ma. chine, and has had a record breaking petroleum tricycle. made for him in Paris. A wicker-work car is being made which will be tackled on to the end of the machine for the empress.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-11-15

alton of railroads and other corporations
on the cash value of their property has
carried by a large majority.
Minnesota.
st. Paul, MIMI, Nov. S.-The only point
unsettled in the Minnesota election is
erything else has gone republican by ma
%jorlties so large that there is no posi-
bility of change. @Tams Bixby, chairman
of the republican state committee. fig
ures out S.754 plurality for Van SAINT,
while Chairman Rosing, of the demo-
cratic committee, from the figures report
ed to him, foots up 1900 plurality for
Lind. The present returns have favored
Van SAINT, but his lead was slight. The
Mckinley vote seems considerably more
han $4,000 over that for Bryan.
Missouri.
st. Louis, Nov. S.-Chairman Seibert, Of
the democratic state committee, stated
that reports in his possession indicated that
the democrats had carried Missouri by 49,
600. and elected 10 out of Is congressman.
st. Louis, Nov. S.-Returns from 40 out Of
the ia counties in the state had been re-
ceived at the headquarters of the demo-
Gratis and republicans here up to midnight.
They indicate a decreased, democratic ma
jority out in the state which will aggre-
gate about 10000 or 1000, if the ballots
continue at the same ratio. The democratic
decrease in the state is co~unterbalanced by
the big democratic gain of Is. 900 in St. Louis
Congressman Alexander M. Dockery (dem.)
is elected governor by about sc, 900 plu-
rality, and the Bryan electors will go in, by
about 10000 plurality. The democrats claim
the legislature by so majority on Joint ball
lot. but this the republicans will not con-
cede.
Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, Nov. S.-Complete, but un.
official returns give Mckinley 2S7, 1856 plu-
ralfty in Pennsylvania. Complete, butoun-
official, returns from the legislative dis
tricts of the state indicate the election of
ISL republicans, 46 democrats, six fusionists
and one independent republican to the
house of representatives. The last house
stood: Republicans, 127; democrats, Il;
fusion, six.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. S.-Returns received
only tend to confirm the early estimates of
the result of the election in Kansas. Prac-
tically complete returns show that Nc
kinley has a plurality of &c, 1000, and that
the republican state tickle is successful by
a plurality of probably 5000 less. The leg
%islature will be republican in both
branches, insuring the election of a repub-
lican United States senator to succeed
Lucien Baker. The republicans have GER
tainly elected seven congressman, one dis
trict, the Third, being still in doubt, with
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-11-15

A warehouse which has just been
built in Oakland, Cal, is to be occu-
pied as a wholesale orange depot.
The firm intends to make a decided
departure in the orange business as
it has heretofore been conducted. It
will put in a large orange grader in
the warehouse. 1t then expects to
commence the shipment of oranges
loose in carload lots, grading and
sorting them after they arrive. 1t ID
claimed that this will be a great deal
less expensive and will result in plac'
ing good oranges on the market 81
q lower price.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-11-15
FOR BRYAN.
Totals ......
The Next Congress.

Washington, Nov. S.-The next senate,
assuming that the state legislatures will
fulfill their duty and choose senators to
represent their states, will stand. on the
basis of Tuesdays election, 40 republicans,
q democrats and nine independents, with
the legislatures in doubt In three states
with the privilege of electing five senators
at this time. The legislatures in doubt are
Delaware and Nebraska, in each of which
states two senators are to be chosen, and
Idaho, with one senatorial chair to be filled.
Among those classed in the Independent
column are Senators Stewart, of Nevada,
and Kyle, of South Dakota, who. in the
last congress-, acted will the republicans
on all party matters; Turner, of Washing
ton, and Harris, of Kansas, who acted with
the democrats, and Wellington, of Mary
land.
Washington, Nov. 8. - Representative
Loudenslager. who is in charge of the
eastern headquarters of the republican
congressional committee, said that his
returns and the press dispatches indi-
Gated that the republicans would have
203 members in the next house of repre-
sentatives, against 1874 for the opposi-
ton. At the headquarters of the demo-
cratic congressional committee, Mr.. Kerr.
the secretary. denied the claims made by
the republicans to a majority of from 40
to SO in the next house. He says that the
information he has received makes it GER
tain that the democrats will nave at least
16 members, with the prospect of one
or two more seats which are still in doubt,
leaving the republicans the majority on
the face of present advices Of only Is.
Chairman Richardson refused to give out
any statement On the general result,
merely saying that he did not wish to talk
at this time.
New York.
New York, Nov. S.-The official returns,
as received, are not materially changing
the results, and McKinley's plurality at
midnight remains approximately 145, 900 in
the state. John B. S~tanchfield, the demo-
cratic nominee for governor, ran ahead of
his party's presidential electors, but Odelrs
plurality still remains about 100, 900. 1t
seems probable that the congressional dele
CATION from New York state will remain
as indicated in the earlier reports.
This makes the congressional delegation
stand q republican and - democratic, a re-
publican gain of five. Both houses of the
state Legislature are republican by a large
plurality, but a number of the districts are
close, and it may require the official count
to decide in several cases.
Nebraska.
Omaha, Nov. SELECTION returns in Me-
braska are so close as to be watched
keenly. Chairman Lindsey, of the re-
publicans, claimed Wednesday night that
Mckinley carried the state by 1000 or
more. the republican state ticket winning
by 5000 to 1000 and that the republicans
have a majority of II in the legislature.
They claim the reelection of Mercer n
Burket for congress and the election of
Pope. Morland and possibly of Hays.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-11-15

Sensational newspapers do not en-
joy the immunity from retribution
in Russia which they do in this coun-
try. Two dailies of St. Petersburg
which published the current false
and exaggerated accounts of affairs
in China during the siege of Peking
have been severely reprimanded ty
the censor and their numerous extra
editions considerably curtailcd.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-11-15

For several season football players
have worn long hair to protect their
heads. This year it is said they will
wear short hair for the same reason.
Long hair is very little protection,
since baldheaded players get hurt NO
worse than their chrysanthemum
companions. On the other hand
long locks Haunting in the face Of
an opposing college Indian furnish a
good grip and are often numerically
pulled. A player who would be ruled
out of the game for slugging can
hurt his opponent severely by hail
milling,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-11-15
OF TE BALLOTS.
Results of the National and State
Elections Held in the United
States on Tuesday.
M'KINLEY AND ROOSEVELT ARE CHOSEN.
Secure Majority in the Electoral Col
leEe-IlIinofs, Massachusetts and
New York Show Reduced Majori-
ties-ResuIts in Other StnteS-Both
Parties Claim Nebraska.

Washington, Nov. S.-William Mckinley
has been reelected president of the United
States by an electoral vote greater than
that received by him in 1885,, and the in
dications now are that he will lave 2S4
ballots cast for him in the electoral COL
lege. The house of representatives will be
safely republican. There are several dis
tricts where the vote is close, but there
Is no doubt that there will be a splendid
working majority to support the admin
istration.
An analysis of the returns shows that
the efforts of the antl-imperialists in the
New England states was not without
effect, and Massachusetts,, Connecticut
and even Vermont give a reduced vote for
the republicans compared with four years
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