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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31

According to a correspondent in the
Washington Star China is the last
great game preserve 10 the world.
Many will be surprised to learn that.
Notwithstanding the dense population
OF China and the centuries since the
country has become thickly populated
1t is still the best stocked with game
of any country in the world. Even in
the regions about Pekin, now occupied
by the allied troops, where villages dot
the plain every mile or two and the
population exceeds 1000 to the square
mile, wolves, foxes, racOons, weasles
and rabbits are so thick as to be pests,
while such game as pigeons, quail,
grouse and rice birds are found in I'M
mense flocl1s. The wolves of China
are particularly numerous and fear
less, and many lives are lost every
winter from their depredations.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31

The word "bedlam" is a corruption
Of the word bethlehem" and origin
ated as synonym for chaos at the
time when the house of Bethlehem, oc-
cupied by sisterhood in London, be-
came hospital for the insane. The
treatment Of the insane in the early
part Of the sixteenth century was not
we'll understood, and it was necessary
to brighten the patient out of his 1un-
acy. All sorts of awful expedients
were resorted to, among them "sur-
prise f1oors,' which slipped from under
the feet; surprise baths" and fogging
at the periods of most severe illness.
Hence the name "bedlam,'' the result
Of incorrect spelling. possibly, came
easily to stand for awful things.-Cbi-
oago Chronicle.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
Planting at the White House.

The work of peopling the half a hun
dred fower-beds with their richly ar
rayed inhabitants is of itself a gigantic
task. All Of the plants come from the
great White House conservatories, and
at planting-time dozen men are busy
for month or more setting them out.
There are placed in the ground each
year more than six thousand tuliDs.
embracing not less than half a hum
dTed separate species, twenty-five hun
dred pansy-plants, two thousand field
daisies, from six thousand to eight
thousand geraniums, and other flow
ers in proportion AS an example of
the intricate planting introduced it
may be stated that there are on the
grounds two fancy flower-beds, neither
of them very large, in each of which
there are more than five thousand
small plants.-Waldon Fawcett in the
Woman's Home Companion.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31

T y the days when Ivan the Terri
BE rc.@n"d over Russia, more
than 800 years ago, the Russian
6 town Of psEOH was bcSieged by a
Polish army; Tor in those days Poland
WAS stronger than ItUssia, and no Pole
could then have believed that his
country would some day be a mere
province % the Russian empire.
The Russian commandment, Prince
ShUiSlli was one OF the b3ayest men
living, and his soldiers were IS brave
as himself. bus it was plain TO them all
that they could not hold out more than
day or two longer, at the most
Battle and sickness had thfnned
their numbers till there were not men
enough left 70 man the ramparts; the
ennmy'S cannon had made several
wide breaches in the wall; food was
running short, and there was no sign
of help from the outside, while the
King of Poland himself, Stephen Ba-
thoi'y, was coming up with a large
army to help the besiegers
Then Snuiski called together his Off
GERS and the best of his men-saunt,
holloW-cytd, CHASTITY figures, the very
ghosts Of what they had been-and
said to them:
My friends, we cannot hold this
town against another assault, and
these Polish rascals have sworn to
slaughter US all, unless we surrender
to them as prisoners of war Now,
know that you would rather die than
let yourselves be made prisoners while
you can strike q blow; but there is
one chance for us yet. I'm going to
challenge the Polish general to fight
NE in single combat, and if | win, to
let us pass freely back to our own
people, with Out weapons and our
standards. Do you agree to that?"
The officers looked blank, but it evi.
IDENTIFY was their only chance, and they
knew Prince ShuiSki to be one of the
strongest men and best sWordsmen in
Russia, so they all agrc d to his pro-
posal.
''Thcn I'll send the challenge at
ODcC,' said Shuiski, land get the thing
over before King Stephen comes up,
for they say he never spares 2 Russian
by any chance
but when the Polish general received
the princes message he looked yerv
grave. for he had seer Shuiski fight.
and knew that he himself was no
match fer him.
At last he said:
= Will send my answer Tomorrow"
That means that he's going to re-
fuse my challenge, the cowardly
knayc" growled Shuiski. when he was
told of this; or else he wants to give
the king time to come up and destroy
us all. However, happen what will,
Well die like Russians"
But apparently the prince was mis-
t&%@H. ."' ':,.,E neII moIning Polish
herald came up TO the gate and an
nOunced that the general was ready
for Shuiski whenever Shuiski was
ready for him.
Down came the prince in full armor.
with his helmet barred so that no one
could see his face, while his men clus-
tered along the wall like bees to watch
the fight.
As he entered the open space that
TAD bean kept clear for the combat,
ta}l figure in black armor inlaid with
gold, with its helmet barred like his
own, stepped forward from the oppo-
site side TO meet him.
Then there began such a fight as the
r. hoI
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31

Over 100000 of our popula ton are
IN annual need and actually receive
some kind of charitable assistance. In
New York city there are on an aver
age more than 100000 UNEMPLOYED
persons.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-31
!zzE 70 z35<z7, ~ " lz7zIz7zzzzzZ1E
The Unknown 8Word8m2n
a Story From Russian History.
Ri /. L. DAVID.

xxx X }z Xxx XXX * X 8
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

The Mon War incident is by no
means closed. The Federal Jury is
now considering it, and it may go hard
other Chinese as well. The custom of
buying children from their parents is
quite legal in China. During periods
of famine numbers Of children are
thus sold to save them from starva-
ton. But the sale of a child made in
China is by no means legal here, and
people who have made such purchases
find themselves in trouble when they
get on to free American soil.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

auI commenced t0 brnr order oui of
iHulI.. ih0 nUf 0f public a0huuf Hl
Hu.. .0u.E lh. HgI..Ia In uh1fra uf
Dol. military JsmUu Th, srmafds
H.I BOOB UuUI. SCHOOL atst.m and when
U.. evacuated fH. Island tbey .ouao-
w.nHt Iau boo ruuU. school buildings
a. .I. present uma most of ih. hwld-
I... occupied Ht h. cuban schools
U.. rented TH.N arU mot property
adapted tI their purpose and Boz many
Dla.s fI. ..nt BEL excessive .Iu the
country Hys Walter j. Ballard. who
Has boon studtug Che question "they
ure mainly matched huu with poor
floors, or mo- floors ot al and mo- cone
VcmcnCcs.
The problem becomes am excessively
hard one to- solve when it is under
stood that there are half "a million Of
cuba children of school age. and that
provisions has not been made for one
half of them yet despite the great
efforts that have been made. and the
interest that wealthy people i'm the
East have taken Ina the matter. one
Boston man gave thirty thousand dol
lads towards new buildings Harvard
University entertained and taught "a
large number of Cuban teachers at its
own expense for over month.
But after all educational matters,
like an matters such as good roads.
good harbors, and public works Of all
kinds. come down TO a matter of dol
lars and cents. If of the 100000 chill
dren of school age in Cuba but $4,000
were enrolled in the public schools, the
work would require at the least 1900
teachers. which at the average salary
of $40 month, the ruling price in
Cuba, would amount to $4,140,0O0 an
nually, and to properly equip these
schools with buildings and furniture
would raise that amount to $S2SO,O00
And Cuba has not got the money to
meet any such expense. The logical
conclusion of this is that for many
years to come, although there will be
great Improvement among the Gu
bans, there will be a large mass grow
ing up in utter and complete ignorance
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09
CUBAN SCHOOLS.

The school question has been met in
Porto Rico and the Philippines, but it
remains only a partially solved problem
i'm the Semi-Americanized Cuba. Cuba
is not American, though there is a
strong American party which desires
annexation, and there is another and
stronger party which desires all the
advantages Of annexation and protec-
tion, while remaining an Independent
Republic. q
When the Americans occupied Cuba
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

The imported negro has not proved
a remarkably brilliant success He
gave a great deal of trouble on Maui,
doing acts of burglary, firing at police
men, running of with other peoples
wives and totally refusing to work.
Apparently that particular class of
negro has left Maui, and is now in Ho-
nolulu. The criminal characteristics
come forth again in the way of a hold
up at the point of istols Gradually
most of this criminal population will
drift into jail becomes thoroughly
known to the police and will find life
so mOnotonous that its members viii
seek the broader field Of the mainland
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

The Chinaman is a true fatalist and
every now and again proves it, Being
rather weary of life and having none
tary troubles Chinese gentleman very
summarily ended his life on Satur-
day by cutting his throat Sometimes
the Celestial makes his exit from this
world by hanging himself up in his
queue, and occupying some ones out
house for the purpose. An Oriental
does not put anything like the value
upon human life that we do, in spite
of the fact that there are many sui
cides amongst our race, but the West
ern suicide is emotional, while the
Oriental is deliberate and Unconditional.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

Another suggestion as TO a Terrific
rial flower has come up. This time II
is the ohai. But the ohai has the same
objection that the white hibiscus has, ii
is very rare. Up to the present the ten
dency of opinion sets towards the scar
let ohia and the lima. The ohia has
been noticeable as button hole flower
lately, and really makes a very pretty
coat decoration. The lima is not suit
able for that purpose, so the ohia adj
Vocates have scored a distinct point.
The ohia, moreover is thoroughly dis
tlnctive while the lima is not. There
are many flowers like the lima, not
ably the marvel of Peru, with it's many
hues.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

The Japanese have had a turn at the
dog tax, but they have left the lady-dog
question severely alone. To the first
Legislature of the Territory of Hawaii
win belong the proud honor Of having
devoted time and thought to the lady
dogs, while such minor matters as APP
propriations for public works, loan
funds and so forth were held in abey-
ance
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

George Davis has started out with a
Ratchet, and intends to return with
Judge Perry's scalp at his belt. He is
much more likely to return with gold
brick which he has had put on him
during a moment Of hilarity.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

Pineapple culture and the canning in
dustry is to have another trial The in
dustry up to the present has not been
renumerative, but under changed con-
ditions it promises to look up well and
make good returns.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

The geographical knowledge of the
New York paper which located Page
Page in Guam, was about equalled by
the Kansas school teacher who thought
the Hawaiian Islands belonged to
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-12-09

We think we are doing our
share TO cheer you up and make
you feel that Christmas is lilly
almost here again.
our assortment Of goods this
year has never been equalled
and you are cordially invited to
make us a visit and inspect our
store.
You will find numerous aru-
ucles, both useful and ornamen-
tai which will interest and
please you.
For us TO enumerate them is
} unnecessary. as you know how
varied our stock is.
We can suit everybody.
Our store will be open even
ings, commencing Saturday. De-
cember 14th, with music as
usual
All are welcome.
Evening star., 1901-04-18
UNDERTAKES.
WILL DELAY NEGOTIATIONS.
Cen. WaIdersee's Latest Move Against
the Chinese Forces.

Gen. WaIdersee's Latest Move Against
the Chinese Forces.
A dispatch from PekIn last night says:
The ministers of the foreign powers view
with alarm the expedition against Gen. Liu-
Kuan-Ting, as they think he will retreat,
probably laying waste the villages he tra-
verses and killing native Christians, and
that such actions will be used as an excuse
by the military for further aggression,
which would probably lead to the taking
of Tai-Yuan-Fu, the capital of Shan-si
province.
Capt Reeves, attached to the American
legation here, accompanies the expedition
to observe happenings on behalf OF the
United States.
Trustworthy Chinese report that troops
in large numbers are massing in the prov
ince of Shan-Si. near the frontier of the
province of Chilli. Well-informed natives
pre- phesy further trouble. 1t is impossible
to ascertain whether the court is playing
double game or its authority is insufficient
to prevent the Chinese generals acting i'm
manner likely to provoke hostilities. The
fact that for many months there has been
nothing in the shape of de facto govern
ment favors the latter hypothesis.
Military men think great deal will de-
pend upon the Franco-German expedition
infiicting a severe defeat upon the Chine sa
who have transgressed the agreement by
entering into the sphere of the allies. IL
these offenders are thoroughly punished It
is likely, in the opinion of the military, tn
produce a good effect
At todays meeting of the foreign minis
ters the question of indemnities was consd-
cred. 1t is now estimated that 40, ,0Do,pYD
will cover all claims.
A missionary named Killie Cthe Rev. Mr..
Kelly, Presbyterian missionary has re-
turned from San-Ho, where Christians were
burned to death in December. Mr.. Einie
reports to Gen. Chaffee that some time ago
several of his converts were killed. He had
the guilty parties tried in the Chinese
courts, where they were convicted and sen-
fenced to death, subject to Lii Hung
Changs signature. Mr.. killie came to Pc
kin and saw Ii Hung Chang, who said the
men should be executed Immediately.
Upon going to San-Ho three weeks later
the missionary found the men alive. lie
spoke to a judge of the Chinese courts on
the matter, who thereupon showed HIM a
letter from Ii Hung Chang. giving
plicit instructions that the men must not
be executed, as they had only been con-
victed on the testimony of Christians. con-
sequently the evidence was untrustworthy.
Mr.. Killie has copy of this letter
In the meantime the French have proved
the same men guilty of incendiarisms and
other outrages. and demanded their exc
cution, whereupon the judge again showed
his orders from Ii Hung Chang. The
French authorities replied that IL the men
were not executed within eight days they
would take the law into their own hands
and punish the Chinese officials likewise
Evening star., 1901-04-18
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS
THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT CO.

Potomac River Route-Spring Schedule.
On and after March 2S steamers Potomac and
Northumberland will leave 7th ct. wharf every
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at pm. for Bal
timere and river landings. Returning leave Balti-
more, pier 0. Light St. every Tuesday: Thursday
and Saturday at pm. All river freight must be
prepaid Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York
freight solicited. Accommodations for passengers
strictly first class. STEPHENSON & BRO, Agts
Telephone 74b. mh28-12f
r. 6. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE co.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
STEAMER HARRY RANDALL-Sunday. Tuesday
aid Thursday at In for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. Curriomen and Nomini.
STEAMER WAkEFIELD-Monday and Saturday
at am for intermediate landings TO Colonial
Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point, Coiton's Nomini;
Lower Machodoc. Stones Towards and Cobrum's
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.
WASHINGTON, ID. O.. TO GLYMONT, ND,
and intermediate landings.
The new steamer ESTELLE RANDALL daily.
except Sunday. $3.50 am. Returning about D. IN.
Passenger accommodation nrst-eiass. Freight
received until the hour Of sailing
e. s. RANDALL Manager, phone 1I65. GEO.
o. CARPENTER. General Agent, Washington.
phone l16b. WM H. REARDON. Agent, Aiexan-
Aria. phone 30. ap5-24tf
Evening star., 1901-04-18

PROPOSALS FOR GENERAL SUPPLIES OF
fee Of the Commissioners, District of Columbia
Washington, April g. 1901.-Sealed proposals will
be received at this office ,,, until III ITauRsDAY,
for furnishing the various branches of the District
government with general supplies for the fiscal
blank forms and printing school books. furniture,
hardware: tinware, plumbers supplies: groceries.
lumber fresh meats, castings, fuel, dry goods ice
telephone supplies, saddiery and forage. Blank
can be obtained upon application at the Property
Clerks Office, Room No: 80 District building No.
464 Louisiana Bids will be received by the
class. or for items In a class, but
the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any
or all bids or parts of bids, to waive defects and
to award all contracts by classes by one or
more items as may best serve the interests Of the
side Of the District Of Columbia viii be considered
HENRY B. f.. MCFARLAND, JOHN W. ROSS,
LANSING a. BEACH. Commissioners. d. C.
Evening star., 1901-04-18
Memphi. Doctor A..assinatea

DIR. H. S. Scruggs. jr-. who resided at
Autona. a suburb of Memphis. was found
dead sitting upright in his buggy, near his
home yesterday morning A bullet hole
behind the left ear showed that he un-
doubtedly had been assassinsted by some
person who climbed upon the back of tho
vehicle as the physician was returning
ffcm visiting a patient.
Evening star., 1901-04-18

HaDaver. Germany, has appropriated
$1..eso for three automobiles for the use
OF the csts's fire department.
Evening star., 1901-04-18
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.
LADIES' GOODS.

Sewing Machines Rep'd, ST..
All work warranted Orders by mail promptly
attended to. At OPPENHEIMER'S. 614 9th st.
NV. ja23-5tf
Evening star., 1901-04-18
FRENCH LINE.

COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE
DIRECT LINE To HAVRE-PARIS (France).
Sailing every Thursday at 10 am.
From Pier No. AZ, North River, foot Morton st.
L'Aquitaine.. April 25 La Champagne. May .
La Gascogne. April q La Lorraine. May 16
La Bretagne.. May L'Aquitane......M May %
General Agency. 80 Broadway, New York.
G. W. MOSS. 1411 ST. NV. fe1-3l2t-13
Evening star., 1901-04-18
The Sam Marcos Hotel

Pacific and Massachusetts aves.,
Atlantic City, N. ].
Now Open.
This beautiful hotel has been thoroughly reno
vated. remOdeled and refurnished and is q peer
Of excellence and comfort. Steam heat. elevators
and sun parlors overlooking the ocean. Terms.
81 per day; So, $40 and $12 by week Have some
very cozy and comfortable rooms at 81 per week
each person. Capacity, 800 guests.
KATHARINE KANOUSE
ap2-26t-A of Washington, ID. @.
Evening star., 1901-04-18

OFF1CE OE THE -CUMMIsS1ONERS, D. C.,
TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON SATURDAY, MAY
FOURTH, 1901 for grading certain streets and
avenues, aggregating about 100000 cubic yards OF
grading. BlaDS forms of proposal, specifications
and all necessary information will be furnished
on application to the Office of the Engineer Com
missioner, D. G. H. B. F. MCFARLAND, JOHN
D. G.. an1h-Rt
Evening star., 1901-04-18
OCEAN TRAVEL.
GU MA rid LON E

VIA QUEENSTOWN
Magnificent. New. Twin-Screw Passenger Steam
ships, 1900 tons.
Fast: Remarkably Steady; Spacious Promenades.
Passage about days All First and Second Sa-
loon Rooms located Upper Decks amidships. Per
feet Ventilation. Table unsurpassed
August "a.
lVERN1A sails April 81 June 1, July 6, Aug 10.
Saloon $50 up. Second Cabin, $40 up. Round
trip discounts. Third-class, low rates.
ULTONIA, Twin-Screw 10000 tons) specially
fitted for THIRD-CLASS passengers only. Ladies'
Saloon and Mems Smoke Room located Upper Deck
amidship. Sails April 20, May l6
ALEXANDER MARTIN, Agent. 90 State Street
Boston. Mass. or @. W. Moss. l4l1 @ st. NV.
Ja1S-tu th&sfSt %
Evening star., 1901-04-18

PROPOSALS FOR MATERIAL. ETC. GOVERN
ment Printing Office, Office Of the Public Printer
Washington, ID. c., April 4, 1901.Sealed proposals
will be received at this Office until 10 O'Clock m,
May 3, 1901, for furnishing material etc, for the
use of the Government Printing Office during the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1902 The right to
ject any and all bids and to waive defects is
served. Detailed schedules Of the material ETC.,
required, accompanied by blank proposals, and Civ
ing the regulations with which bidders must com
ply, may be obtained by addressing this office. L.
W. PALMER. Public Printer api,1S,25.30
Evening star., 1901-04-18
PROPOSALS.


POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
d. c., March g. 19e1-Proposals will be received
by the Second Assistant Postmaster General until
2 pm Of May 2, 1901, for furnishing supplies for
the Mall Equipment Shops for the next fiscal year,
consisting of wire rives, burrs emery steel oil,
leather, thread etc. A complete list of the ar
ticies desired and form Of proposal will be fur
nshed upon application to the Second Assistant
Postmaster General. CH. EMORY SMITH. Post
master General. mh2S-1aw4w
PROPOSALS FOR COAL, ICE &c.-uN1TED
marked Proposals., will be received by the under
signed this commission until Thursday, the I'd day
OF May, 1901 at O'Clock PM, at which time and
Ing bidders. for furnishing such coal and ice
may be ordered during the fiscal year ending June
60 l9o2 Bids are also invited for washing towels.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids to
any bid and reject the other part. Blanks for
posals, with specifications Of the requirements to
be met In respect to each article and also the est
ma5ed mat Quantities probably to be requred of each,
BOWERS, Commissioner. ap4, Is, $3.50
D. O., March %, 1so1-seaIed proposals win be
received at this department until Thursday, May
2. 1901. at O'Clock pm, for furnishing paper,
DOCKS Stationery, rubber goods, wrapping paper,
rubber STAMPS sne pads eancins INK paes
facing slips and card slide labels they may be
ordered from time to during the fiscal year begin
the use Of any branch Of the departmental or pos
tai service. Blanks for proposals, with specihca-
tons and full Instructions, will be furnished on
application to the superintendent of the division
washington. b. cH. EN- Emory % SMITH. Msqgaa.'Test. Post
master General. mh2S-l -laW4W
Evening star., 1901-04-18
SEASHORE REAL ESTAT]
ARUNDEL-ON-THE-BAY. MD.

del on the Bay, via Chautauqua Beach, one hour
and thirty minutes-Geneva Cottage, 8 rooms,
shady grove. pure water 500. Two View Cot
taEe, rooms, shady grove, $50. Apply THOMAS
W: SMITH. Lumber. cor. LIST and Ind.
ap0-1Ot
Evening star., 1901-04-18
Hotel Ponce de Leon.

Virginia ave.. second house from beach: steam
heat: elevator; spring rates. $2 and up daily. $40
ieao-7st.s 5. E. sWEaNx. owner and Prop
Evening star., 1901-04-18
MEDICAL,
DIR. CZARRA

DIR. CZARRA,
317 9TH ST. NV
Oldest German Specialist
X-RAYS for Examinations, Dia gnosis and Treat
ment In Skin and Blood Diseases, Cancer Rheu.
matism, Piles. Structure, SC.
Urine examined. Daily, from 10 to 6; Tuesdays
and Saturdays till pm. Phone, East 1885,
felS-10tf
Evening star., 1901-04-18

MADAME JONES. 619 + ST. NV. THOROUGH
ana scientific paimistry readings. 25 cents: 10
I'm. to $3.50 pm. aplb-ets