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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
THE ELKS' CARNIVAL.
To-Day Will Be"ChiIdren's Day.
Special Matinee Program.
Monday VIII he Portsmouth ElIss' NIGHT
Bcrkley Elks Tuesday Night-Further
Liberal Donations - Tho yirCinian-
Pilots Booth.

Notwithstanding the threatening
weather last night. the crowd at the
Elks' Carnival was large. jolly and lib
eral in It's patronage of the various
booths. On account of the wealth the
Berkley I2lks. to whom last night was
to have been devoted. did not attend.
but they will be present i'm n body
Tuesday night next. when they will be
given suitable reception
Monday night will be devoted to
Portsmouth Lodge of Elks, and the
carnival committee is arranging to give
them a cordial welcome.
MATINEE TO-DAY.
This afternoon a special matinee will
De given for the benefit of the school
children and such others as cannot at
tend ut night.
An appropriate program has been ar
ranged, TO be carried out by juvenile
talent, and. the afternoon promises 10
be most enjoyable for all who attend
y special invitation has been extended
TO the inmates of tho Boys Home. to
whom luncheon will be served by the
ladies III charge of the ice cream booth
ana the supper table.
One OF the most unique features of
the carnival will he added to-day in
the share OF beautiful little Mexican
faun. the proptrey Of Mr.. Villa p. Snow.
1t will be on exhibition in one of the
booths during the remainder OF the
carnival.
PRIZE CONTESTS.
Votes are coming in fast. and conn
petition is great to ascertain who is
the most popular fireman, the most
popular policeman. the most popular
street car conductor and the most pom
ilar street car motOrman. The prize
IN each case is {; handsome uniform
suitable to each class mentioned.
FURTHER DONATIONS.
The Eks have received further dona-
tons as follows:
Miss ]. Florence Ware, of Old Point
Comfort, fancy work: MFR. Lambert.
poN OF oranges; j. w Casey, sheet mu-
sic: Mrs. Lloyd S. Hamilton, OF Rich
mond, fancy work; j. w. Grandy &
Co., childrcn's toys; David Marx. New
York, So Keeling & Miller, pants pat
tern; Woodbridge. Goodridgc & Co. two
cases canned goods: Geo. w. Duval &.
CO., 50; Dunstan &. Sherwood, So; John
y. Anderson. 81: ID. w. Warren, ST.
Compere & Moran. So: Roy Clark, So;
t.mmct Guy. 81; Frank a. Hall cider
down pillow: NJ. Fischer. box cigars
j. j. Samuel. novelty goods: George
Chapman & Son. two office chairs: II.
l." Page. SIS; Smith. Courtney Co. S.:
ireland Bros, $40: I:instein Eros, case
of whislley.
CARNIVAL NOTES.
The VirginianP Pilot booth is proving
n feature of great interest. and the
large numismatic collection there dis
played attracts much attention.
Jim" Duncan's persuasive voice was
heard To good advantage last night, as
nc assisted the ladies at the candy
booth.
Dancing was INDUCED In by dozens
Of couples last night
The general opinion seems to be that
the booths are moro attractive than
any ever seen in Armory Hall before.
Mr.. Okccfe had this feature in charge.
There will be lively times this after
noon when the school children reach the
carnival.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

"lll weeds grow nplcc." Impurities in
Your blood will also grow unless Won
completely expel them by taking Hoods
Sarsapaiilla.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
OPERA PATIENCE.
EXCURSION TO SUFFOLK
VIA N. 6. w. r. r.,
ON TUESDAY, APRIL oath.

4 special train has been chartered for tho
benefit CT thoS" who wish " pleasant cv,>-
leave n. & W., depot ut 6 O'Clock, return
ing at II 80 y. nj. Fare for the round trim
including admission to the opera. sIG0
Don't forget the date evening of April
-lth ap-2l-3t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

The choicest weavcs in foreign suit
inEs and trouserings shown by
RUDOLPHI & WALLACE,
1888 Main ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

Nobby flowing end four-!n-hand
Scarfs in variety OF rich colorings nj
RUDOLPH &c WALLACE.
S33 Main ST
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

Be sure to get just the proper goods
and have 1t tailored by the leaders.
RUDOLPH 6 WALLACE,
333 Main st,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
TO cUcM 4 CoLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quin.ne Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t falls
10 cure E. w. Groves signature 10 on
each box. Csc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

AT ONEY is CIIEAP-LOANS, ON
I'VE rotll-cstate. at reduced RATES Sums
of orc hundred dollars art five per cent
per ann,m. No commissions charged. Call
Southern States. Phone Number III.
ap-2l-2t~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

n PERSON HAVING TO LEAVE,
~ town wishes TO dispose Of his in
rercst in n fast selling article: big profits
q bargain. Address BARGAIN, care Wiz
Einian-Pilot. apa0-Sts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

-Ncgligcc Shirts In stylish patterns at
RUDOLPIII & WALLACE,
1888 Main s..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
MARINE NOTES.
a HORRIBLE SUICIDE-THE WA
TER WITCH


Captain Fred Selig. OF the barge I.
w. Durham. committed suicide in Bal
timore one night this week by beating
his brains out i'll his cabin. Captain
SeliS had been drinking, il is under
stood. and at the time he conceived and
put IN execution the horrible plan for
posed to have been demcntcd. He was
well known and highly respected in
Norfolk shipping circles.
The yacht Water Witch. of Atlantic
Highlands. y. j.. owned hy Mr. B. Il.
Champion, Is at Jones' railway for re-
pairs. y day or two ago her wheel en-
countered a log near Old Point, with
bent shaft as the result. 4 new shaft
is being installed
The tug l.. V. McCauley. property of
Captain John Twohy. made its reau-
pearance In the harbor yesterday, fra.h
from the ship-yard in Unltim0rs. hay
ing been given a thorough overhauiing
She now has new mast steel ,.cc.,
house. new boiler am ,nuiYin MS ~
Is thoroughly fit as a .;ni,.S tu.,.
She left for Philadelphia in the evening
with tow of five lumber ba:ge..
The new tug Dewey" CAPTAIN Al
exander just completed by Alicn & 20.
OF BERKELEY, was receiving 2ckuJW ledge
men;s of her presence by craft in the
fa!bor yesterday afternoon She il
40Xlc.Ix3.6; carries a 3XlG engine of Lao
pounds steam pressure. and Is owned
By Wilson &; Britton, OF this port.
The schooner Laurcna Clayton. Cap
tain Simmons. Baltimore for Southern
port. put in here yesterday with jill
boom carried away. the result of n
night collision with an unknown vessel
in the bay. She will repair here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

Saratosa comes to town Mt Holmes.
Drug Sitcrc 1872 Main st. You will now
fird tbs. celebrated Saratoga Waters
Arondacls and Catharta on draught in
their natural state. All You can drink for
3 cents
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

Sick Headache Cured.
promptly by Hicks Capudlne: Is and
Csc. at drug stores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

"Ncwest Discovery" extracts teeth
painlessly. n. Y. Dental Rooms only
no. 32A. corner Main and Talbot sis.
n. T.. Of monument: established nearly
20 years. Enncs. Dentist. New phone.
1851.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
FOR SALE.

-
p1Ok WEBER PIANO. SIS. THIS
Nd u 90 piano cost when new 500
ronc and action in good condition. beau
.iful rosewood case. This is an oXcrp-
tiOnal bargain. SrlEFF'S WAREROOAiS
G6 CRANKY St. Phones llO?. Pianos tuned
aD.l-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

u LOWER BULBS. TUBE ROSES,
~ Caladium ana Austria Cannus. by
PRUDEN e SFRATLEY, - and IL Roam
olic Dock. npl9-3to
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

a Ill CHILDREN 10 YEARS or AGE
IA and under can have their hair cut
RATE BARBER SHOP, 423 T. Main
street, Fear Church. aDl7-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

M ANTED.-A YOUNG MAN AS OF
w flee assistant. Must he good PEN
man and know something about bookkccp-
ing; also how 10 handle n Typewriter.
Address in own handwriting. y. 10,
this oi;icc. apl9-5t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

Underwear In a variety OF styles and
colorings Mt
RUDOLPH s. WALLACE,
1888 Main ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

NY ANTED-SE MACHINES TO
w repair; any make. New machines.
so and up. ]. w. BEASLEY. 1914
Church street. city. fe20-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

wv ANTED. - WOMEN TO BIN d
w dress shields at home Steady
work: distance no disadvantage; ask your
dealer TO show yon Eora Shields and Alko
Antiseptip OdorlcSs Shields. l<ora Shields
snap OH waist without sowing. Send Toe.
for catalogue. of work. korl Shield Co,
80 Broome ST., New York. ap90-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

w ANTED.- FOR ONE
w or three rooms IN desirable location
in West End. Answer PRIVATE FAM
lily. L. o. Box No. aG. apl9-lw'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

Y ADlES!-A WORD ABOUT SHAM
Il pooling. Nine Gates invites ladies to
inspect her new patent shampoong ana
electric hair drying machine. which
strcnS hcnS the roots OF the hair, pre-
venting, It's falling out. Nlanicurint, and
Face Massage. The Reliable Hair Par
lors, over and 10 Cent Store. Main street
Norfolk. ap2o-lws
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

VET ANTED.-PARTIES SEEKING EN-
w ployment IN Norfolk and vicinity TO
save money by calling at Bureau for En-
ploymcnt nd Labor. You pay only after
securing position. ROOM IL, over ) and
10c. Store apl3-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

VA ANTED.-A FEW BOARDERS:
w also rooms for rent with or without
board, centrally located: accommodations
good. Apply 4Si Frccmason st. ap20-3t'
NI ICEIY FURNISHED ROOMS. WITH
did loca ton: s minutes walk from Main
street. Terms reasonable. Address a. r.,
this office. ap20-3tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
WANTED.

NYTANTED-TO INVEST FROM $500
w TO $1,000 with services. in some bust
ness that Will pay me at least SIS per
month. Address Y. Y. r., this office.
ot,Gn-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

II OR RENT-STABI.ES CORNER OF
L Union and Church streets. Excellent
location for sales. livery ana boarding
business. Rent moderate. Possession ut
once. BYRD. BALDWIN X CO.. Had
dinston Building an9O-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

MADAM SMELL NEWMAN. THE RE-
AVA nowned Cla!rvoyant and Spritualist
can be consulted daily except Sundays. at
apl5-iwr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

4 INVEST SAFELY--iS PER GENT. IN
\ tercst paid. Let your money work
for you. Buy q certificate now. Payments
made every fifteen days. Satisfied clients
I'm all sections OF the country. Write for
particulars c. T.. MACKEY & Co, 80
broadway, New York apS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

IL ON RIGNT.--NICELY FURNISHED
Il rooms at reasonable rates. 2n Church
street, opp. Old ST. Pauls Church. aplS-lm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
ROARDERS.

SITANTED.-BON COMFORT
w abo rooms good table and reasona-
bic terms. Young men wishing to room
together will find 1t to their interest TO
apply l33 YORK ST. ap20-1w+
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

wv ANTED-A YOUNG MAN ABOUT
w IS or ~ years OF age. who can set
type: one who Is intelligent and quick.
and OF good habits: none others need APP
ply. Apply at once N1RGlN1AN-PILOT
OFFICE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

All transient advertisements In
sorted In thcso columns must be paid
for In advance.
Rate, ono cent per word cnch In
scrtion, minimum, rs cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

A RE YOU GOING TO EUROPE?
IN Save time. money and trouble. BY
getting lowest rate and full information
Tor Paris Exposition. HENRY BRANDT
d. SON: official agents for all foreign
lines. $3.50 Main street apS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

III FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
T. Modern convenienccs. 4lG Butte street.
lD3-lmt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

nor RENT.-EXCELLI2NT COTTAGE
IL at Virginia Beach for season 1900
lath of May TO 18th September; large
grounds: modern sewerage: good drink
ing water: near princess Ammo Hotel.
For terms and particulars apply TO Room
2i0 Citizens Bank building mhiS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

~ OR SALE.-IiALF INTEREST," IN
II best paying 20-room Hotel in this sec
ton: $500 population. Man who under
stands conducting bar preferred. Address
Lock Box ili. Hampton, Va ap2o-3tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

ID TACTICAL. BOOKKEEPER DE
a sires position Bcst OF references.
Apply y. L.. this office. apli-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

NM ANTED.-OLD FEATHER BEDS
w We buy and pay cash for old feather
beds. old furniture. cooking stoves, re-
fr.Ecrators and household goods of every
description; no quantity too large or too
small. Will be here for II short while only.
If you have an. to sell and want cash.
address FEATHERS care Virsinian-Pilot
office apis-3t"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

4 AIDES NEEDING TREATMENT
- for Irregularities. Leucorrhoea or
any other Ovarian Troubles consult DIR.
JACKSON. liz w. Mulberry street, Bal
tinore Md. Private sanitarium; trained
nurses.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
All transient advertisements in
serted In these columns must be paid
for In advance.
Rate, ono cent pcr word each fn-
scrtiOn, minimum, 2J cents.
HELP WANTEp-FEMAL.E.

IN; OMEN, EVERYWHERE TO TRAN
wv a $1,000 weekly, also expenses and
commissions some lCcal: no fake. Nd
dress SALES DEPARTMENT." 1913
Market street Philadelphia. ap2i-91.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

w OF SAI.E.--VALUABLE BUILDING;
L. lots. We have some choice lots in
Ghen,. RiGhle r r;:; \ Wssi End Land
Rivcrview Pork. which we ara offcrinG
ut popular prices ard on liberal terms.
Cali OH us before you buy and wo VIII!
cndeaVor TO SoHc you money w. NJ
MOORE s. CO.. 4oG Columbia Building.
hpis-St'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

GN.g EN PER CORD; DRY SI.AB
s5C.tO Wood. Sl.75 half cord.
aoc. quarter cord. JOHNS EROS, both
phones $50. Office III Main street. upl7-lw
TN3ESSMAKING DONE BY MRS. NJ.
By II. Hedges. Perfect fl, Guaranteed
latest Paris and New Yorl; styles. Par
llors, 20 CRANKY street. opposite Atlantic
Hotel. IDlJ-lm"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
FOR RENT.

III URNISIII1D FRONT ROOMS .
H. Suitable for light housckeop!ny. APP
ply a61 Fcnchurch ST ap2i-Stt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

ID IANO TUNING. ACTION AND CASE,
4 work: Z. 5. Marabic's address is T.
~ Don l1l. apI-1m~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
PIANOS TUNED.

We employ two expert Piano Tuners.
Workmen who thoroughly understand
their business. Work guaranteed Prompt
attention given mail orders. STEIFF
1l09. on1ieir
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

n BRIGHT PIANO. WE HAVE TWO
~ slightly used upright pianos Tone
and case as good as now. Can tie bought
at n low price and easy terms. Sr[E.lSl,
WARl.ROOMS. &C CRANKY St. Phone,
ll0. Pianos tuned. apol-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

600 UPRIGHT PIANO FED
PL CO ais: beautiful tone: has been
used only months. Original cost. $3.50.
c;tn he bought now for $50 Gail ana sec
il. SIT k1t>t' WARIROOMS 81 Granny
81. Phones llC2. Pianos tuned ap9I-if
NEW GENTI.EMAN'S BICYCi.E For
IN sale at Il bargain: can be seen nj
SORl,N'S GIN STOItr, Irnion q, .,,,io -, !.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21

E ADDE'S! Use Chlehester's English Pennyrcyai Pills.
RI !tesii safrst! Only Reliable: Take n other.
~ Bay OF our nru.g!s, cr seed de- STAMPS for n,ts
Chchestrr Chcnlcul Co., philata., Pn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-21
Patience at Suffolk.

u lUIdI UI hIII7I UT III
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-18

KoOs Joosta is the Borr Lord Char
les RcrcSfOrd. \ famous cycliSt,
burning to distinguish himself, went
TO war on his own account. He
chose as his field of operation the
town OF PripSia, on the Orange river.
With eight men he surrounded the
place and then dispatched one to de-
mnnd its unconditional surrender be-
fore Commanlant JosStc commenced
homhardmrnt The major Immediate
~ capitulatrd and handed over the
towns arms to JOSStc. 1t was only
as IN aftrr.thought he inquired after
the whereabouts of the commando and
its gun. .IUostr triumphant on his
heap Of rifles. introduced the COM
mnndo and brandshrts-ff+ss'-f an-a Mar
tint IIcnry.-London Daily Mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-18
On n Rnrren Rock without Food

james Currie, a telegraph rcpnircr,
passing the Isle au Mortc, on the south
west coast of Newfoundland, observed
the body of man lying senseless on
the beach. 1t was William Warwick,
seaman of the British schooner Lit
tie Pet, who deserted her with two 9th
err sailors.
They took her boat and made for the
land. The boat upset. The others
were drowned, and Warwick swan to
this barren rock. Here he lay helpless
for twenty days.
Currie succored Warwick, and OBJ
tanning help took him to Channel,
where doctor treated him. The poor
wretch was conscious enough to tell
his pitiful tale. When he landed his
legs swelled so from exposure that he
was unable to continue on the main
land.
He sought to attract passing boats,
but failed. He failed to discover any
shellfish or edible roots, the islet being
bare rock. His only solace was a
pool Of water. lie lay by this the
whole time, quenching his thirst ut in
tervals, but exposed day and night to
storm, cold and midday heat. His legs
must be amputated to save his life.
His case is most extraordinary, his
sufferings being extreme, but he will
live unless expected complications
develop.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-18

One of the most interesting and
novel schemes that are resorted to
when ii comes to ''10ctOring' up Il
horse for sale is "prroNidinE.' Horses
lust suitable for carriage work, save
that they do not quite match in color,
are now "chcmicnlly co!orcd' to the
tint desired in the twinklinG OF the eye.
A "pcrOXidcd horse" shows what has
been done to him soon after his new
owner takes him away. ana fr"lueht-
" he has to he touched up This
Bleaching does not iniure the horses
any more than it does the average
girl; but the hemically-tintcd coat
seldom looks we'll when closely cX-
nmincd. the dark roots Of the hair
showing on careful inspection. Yet
it drccivcs the average buyer, and so
answers its purpose.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-18

In tho titrul light ! could hardly make
ont the old man, rs with gun clupbcd
hc fought of the savage brute,
Again man and beast struggled Into
the light, and then disappeared rs they
rolled together on the floor Of the
kraal. ! was afraid 10 fire, ms the
least mistake might he fatal 10 my
companion, yet immediate action was
necessary. for the old mans strength
was cbhing asst.
Bearing the lantern 0iott, and hold
ing my gun pistol.wlsc, ! approached
the combatants. \ chance move of the
lcopard's rs he gained the nsrcndancy
exposed his rody, and drew the ,rig'
ger. The charge, n heavy one of Slugs,
passed through his loins, and with II
growl he looscncd his hold and skunk
away into the darkness.
"With the assistance Of the natives
l carried Neil into the house, and al
though much scratched and torn he
was soon on e. way 10 recovery.
The leopard was found in the morning
dead near by, and the old man almost
forgot his wounds in contemplating
the animals skin"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-18
IIeIlkel His NNrSn.

was much amused by the letters
which those unable to write dictated
to me, generally beginning. Dear
father and mother, | hope this finds
YOU well as it leaves me"-then came
Il great scratching of heads and biting
of fingers until | would suggest that
Il description of how they were wound
ed would start them off again. "Won't
You send your love to any onr!' l
asked Not out of tn" family" with
II rcproving look. was the answer
One very gallant Tommy, who lay
with patch over his eye. an in
famed cheek and Il broken arm. asked
me to add to his letter. "The sister
which is n-wrtng of this is very
:,icc."-Lndy Randolph Churchill. in
Anglo Saxon Review.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-18
PekIn from Its Walls.

Pekin, the capital OF China Is city
of about 100000 inhabitants. 1t
stands IN desert, and since there are
within It's walls large plots of ground
which are not built up, it covers an I'M
mcnsc area. There are no sewers III
the city; and, MS II result, 1t Is uhus"ii'
ly filthy, even for Chinese c1ly.
There Is no public water supply, ana
water Is hard to get and never very
pure. None of the streets Is wen
paved, and 1t Is difficult to max" one 5
way around the city, especially hil'r
dark.
Many streets are impossible for We
hiclos. The main palt of the city ~
surrounded 10y wall, hut Tor years
the place has been outErowing us
bounds, and thousands of persons now
live In the suburbs. There is almost
no market for imported goods In P'k'n,
and. therefore. few merchants try 10
do business within the city. They are,
in reality, forbidden to transact busl-
ness within the city walls.
All the walls Of Prkin, unlike those
of most cities in China, are kept III good
repair. The outer walls measure ABOUT
30 miles i'm circumference. Ih0S" Oh
the oldest portions of the city-the Tar
tar portion-arr 20 feet high ana nave
II width ut the base of 60 feet, WINE
ut the top they are 10 feet thick. me
walls of the Chinese part OF the Guy
are 30 feet high. - feet thick ut the
base and II feet thick at the top. On
the outer faces of the walls are square
buttrcsscs, built ut intervals of go leet
and on the top of these are guard
houses which are occupied by troops.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-18
When He Saw All the World.

Alexander weeping because the
world was SO small has counterpart
in an old inhabitant of Luss, a pretty
little village on Loeb Lomond side,
Scotland. who at last has been per-
suaded to climb the mountain which
has filled so large part Of his horizon
all the days Of his life. In Luss he
has lived, as his fathers lived before
him, and from Luss he has never had
the ambition to journey, even rs far
as Glasgow. But some one got him
to the top Of Ben Lomond the other
day.
"Eh, mon" said he, with great self,
congratulation, "but the worlds a big
place when We come TO view the whole
of itv'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-18
BOy's Fight With EAGLE.

James and Grover Parker, living in
the Indian Territory, had fierce fight
with big bald eagle few days ago.
and the bird was killed by the elder
brother, who Is only eleven years old.
The boys were on their way home
when the bird swooped down upon
them, knocking the younger brother
senseless. Before the elder brother
could realize what had happened the
bird had struck him in the face and
knocked him down. AS he started to
get up he saw the eagle coming at him
the second time, and Selling wagon
spoke that was lying near, he struck
the bird as it came close to him. injur-
ing it slightly. The third time it
charged upon the boys 1t seemed to he
making for the younger brother, who
was still lying on the ground uncon-
sclous, but the older boy quickly got
between the younger brother and the
eagle and succeeded in striking it a
blow that laid it dead at his feet. The
bird will be stuffed and kept in the
Parker home as curiosity on account
of its size.