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Evening star., 1901-05-31
AMONG THE HIPPOPOTAMI.
So Many I'm the Water 1t Was ImpOs-
sible to Get by Them.

From the London Telegraph.
went in a large native dugout canoe to
shoot hippopotamus to feed my men. In
q few minutes we came among a herd OF
fifty to sixty of them. Large crocodiles
were floating all around the boat, and did
not dive until we came a few yards from
them. Thirty yards ahead Of me l spotted
a large hippo-as We call the snimal-and
sent him a shot from my .677 express. 1t
hit him just between the eye and the ear,
and ought to have gone straight into the
BRAIN AS soon as he was struck he rose
out Of the water. Firing another shot at
his body I ordered the men to make for
the bank as in case he should attack us
and capsize the boat. the crocodiles would
have made short work Of us. l had the ut
most trouble In getting the men to obey
orders, as they wanted the meat, and cared
little for the danger. The animal became
more and more infuriated, and his antics
were extraordinary. 1t was the first time 1
had seen a hippo behaving in such way,
as usually when hit they sink and either
are no more seen or else float dead from
quarter Of an hour to one hour afterward.
Three times the beast reared out of the
water, making toward us, and twice he fell
on his back and rolled under the water. I
put several more shots into him. 1t was
getting quite dark, and to my mems great
disgust I ordered them to return to the
landing place. Since / have had more ex-
perience Of the Nile Mppos I congratulate
myself upon having put safe distance be-
Evening star., 1901-05-31
ELEPHANTS IN THE BRITISH ARMY.
Highly Trained Brigade for n Great
Variety OF Work.
From the Regiment.

From the Regiment.
One Of the most interesting features OF
the English army life presented to the lay
man In India Is furnished by the remark
able efficiency of the elephant brigade most
highly developed through the skill of the
Burmese In handling the giant animals
Their usefulness in India can scarcely be
imagined by one not familiar with the
amount and variety of work which they ac-
complish. but 1t would be a serious mis-
take to imagine that this degree of useful
ness Is attained through any aptitude Of the
unWieldy animals or natural tendency
toward 1t. 1t Is due solely and entirely to
the wonderful ability Of the natives In
training the huge animals and overcoming
their natural inclnatons This cannot be
too highly praised. Neither must it be i'm
agined that the use of elephants in army
life is not attended by great disadvantages,
not the least Of which is the difficulty with
which they are transported. Naturally, the
elephant is not an Intelligent animal He
can be taught remarkable things in which
his strength and endurance play an impor-
tant part. He can never however perform
these feats without continual attendance
and direction. Abstractly, his power of
work Is unappreciable; when directed by
skillful hands, however 1t Is remarkable.
The Transformation facilities which are
provided for the sole use of the elephant are
quite as remarkable. I witnessed recent
~, adds the writer, the loading and detrain-
ing Of a lot of elephants on the Madras
railway. Both were remarkable processes.
In loading, a rope is fastened to his fore
leg, and a lot Of natives haul and pull at it
to induce the animal to take the first steps
into the car This Is only accomplished,
however, by admonishing him In the paunch
by means of a tusk. The first step taken is
rapidly followed by the others, until he
stands safely on the car. This portion OF
the task is accomplished comparatively
easily. however, when compared with the
next. At first he Is timid and slightly
frightened but when the car starts his fear
is wonderful to behold. Though he may
ride hundred times, he never overcomes
this fear, though it is much more pro-
nounced when he takes his initial ride after,
say. two months acquaintance with civili-
zation. He rends the air with wild trumpet
ings endeavors fruitlessly to escape, and
only ceases his efforts when the car has
again come to standstill. In transporting
the elephants by sea the difficulties are al
most as great. They are raised by means
of canvas sling from the wharf to the
ship. struggling to escape and rending the
air with their cries. Once aboard ship they
are easily managed, the motion not affect
ing them, because they do not see the NOV
ing panorama before them. Unloading them
Is easy. They are lowered to a raft beside
the ship and allowed to swim ashore They
take to the water easily and are excellent
swimmers, being able to swim eight or ten
miles at stretch without firing.
Evening star., 1901-05-31
An Australian Fish Story.
rom tho london Mall

Writing from Bunbury West Australia,
to a brother In London. Mr.. Reginald Shaw
relates the following amazing incident,
which, he states. happened to one of his
party when fishing from the jetty:
4 His friend had baited his hook with
large whiting, hoping to catch a kngfish,
when a shark about seven feet long swal-
lowed it! The angler gently brought the
shark to the surface of the water, while a
man working on the jetty came to his as
sistance with a big iron hook. and after
several Intellectual attempts to jab the hook
into the sharks mouth the latter got away.
On pulling up his line the fisherman found
that he had lost the whiting bait, but had
hooked two large ribs Of beef from the
stomach of the shark. Then. to the amuse-
ment of the crowd. one of whom remarked,
We'll. exchange is no robbery he landed
the beef safely on the jstty.
Evening star., 1901-05-31
White Lead a Deadly Poison.
ri ho

A vigorous campaign is being carried on
against the use of blanc de ceruse (carbo-
nate of leaD in painting. This is In ac-
cordance with a resolution passed by the
superior council of hygiene Of France
which ranked white lead among the deadly
poisons. 1t is well known that this ptg-
ment is the common cause Of the lead pois-
oning SO widespread among painters. The
director of posts and telegraphs has for
hidden it's use in all the offices under his
control. and in addition the painters of
Grenoble have gone on strike to demand
that all employers should use zinc white
instead Of lead white. Zinc white Is far
less poisonous. but more expensive, as
owing to its want Of body more coats
have to be laid on. The painters have sent
out a circular to all medical men in France
asking for their support. They also ask
for the subscriptions of medical men to be
paid into the strike fund in the name of
those principles Of hygiene and sanitation
upon which medical men are always insist
ing.
Evening star., 1901-05-31
Eagle.
From the Detroit Journal.

Having gone to War. the Eagle was
speedily made aware Of i1is Limitations.
My tongue" quoth the grand old bird.
sadly. seems to be made for Screaming
rather than for Licking Revenue stamps!'
That is to say, we Americans cheerfully
throw up our Hats until the Last Dog is
hnng. but we are apt 10 hook the Other
Evening star., 1901-05-31

Paderewski's three-act opera. 'Manru,"
was produced at the Royal Opera House
in Dresden recently. and was received with
every sign Of popular enthusiasm,
Evening star., 1901-05-31
SEASHORE REAL ESTATE.
NORTH CHESAPEAKE BEACH.
North Chesapeake Beach,.
I I,4S5 yards from Railroad Station.
Own q Cottage by the Sea.

~ w ~ ~ ~ " wv y NAHS e%So1o
One hours ride from business to Beach.
Some of the advantages offered by this beautiful
resort:
A strictly residential salt water resort within
thirty miles of the National Capital.
a broad sand beach equal to the best
Fine ahng within few feet Of the shore.
Large lots fronting wide avenues, with fine
shade
Unsurpassed fishing, grabbing, boating and drlv-
ing
Artesan wells, furnishing an abundance of pure
water. have been contracted for Fresh vegetables,
fruits. poultry and creamery products obtainabe at
much less than city prices. Hotel, pleasure club
and Il Dutnber of cottages have been built are
being constructed Lots 30 by 100, fronting on
wide avenues. from $1,000 to $4,000. Buy early
and secure choire location Lumber for building
delivered ground at Sl2 80 per thousand A
visit will prove all the above claims. Take n day
Of from the cares Of life. and he convinced.
Take wag"nette at station and interview land
agent On the gf1unds.
For further info nation spply to
TtIE NORTH CHESAPEAKE BEACH LAND
AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY,
my2S-26t 5l2 f st. NV.
Evening star., 1901-05-31
CAPE MAY. Y. j.
STOCKTON HOTEL. CAFE NAY, \. ::

STOCKTON HOTEL. CAFE MAY, N j.
Largest and most spacious the coast; every
modern comfort and facility; orchestra 16 pieces;
billiards. t-rpinS. shuttle boards. lawn tennis
golf. magnificent beach front. driveway and prom
enade three miles long; rooms with private baths
when desired. Rates. S15 to so per week. Spe-
cial reduction for July. Write for booklet
H. VI. CAKE
Also Hotel NorInandie, Washington, D. c.
UV25 oct
Evening star., 1901-05-31

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tained through the want columns of The
Star.
Evening star., 1901-05-31
IN THE MOUNTAINS,
ssMANOIR RICHELIEU,"
lVU MURRAY RAW OTFpEC

IS W ANOIR RICHELIEU,"
'A MURRAY BAY, QUEBEC
New Hotel, owned and operated by the Richelieu
and Ontario Nay. Co; accommodation for 400
guests. handsomely furnished: hot and cold salt
ami fresh water baths; steam heat etc; climate
combination Of mountain and sea air.
The Hotel Is beautifully situated at the foot of
the lanrentian mountains, overlooking the estic
ST. Lawrence river; reached by steamers Of the
X and o. Nav. Co from Toronto, Clayton, n. Y,
Montreal and Quebec.
For rates and booklet send to II. NJ. PATERSON,
Manager, care of II. and o. n. Co., Montreal.
Inyls-s. tu. th 26t-14
Evening star., 1901-05-31
WILD" OOD, n. .
HOTEL DAYTON,

Wildwood, y. J.
Largest and leading hotel. Directly on the beach
Ocean view from every room; electric bells sun
parlor extensive verandas: cuisine the best Send
for booklet. ". BYRON LIEEZEY, Proprietor
ny25-i2t,8
Evening star., 1901-05-31

Better a small advertise
ment that attracteth the
multitude than a large one
that is seen by the few.
Evening star., 1901-05-31

WEST END [H]0)75IE[L
Fronting and lake. Now open Capacity
400. Booklet. F l.. TEN BROFCK
my..i2t;t-
Evening star., 1901-05-31
Hotel TraVrrHOre,

ATLANTIC CITY " j.
Every modern luxury. Dining room inclosed in
glass, Over fifty private baths attached to suites
with salt and fresh water. Baggage checked from
hotel to all parts Of the country.
D. S. WHITE Jr.,
fe2-loat 10 Owner and Proprietor.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13
----------------
DAMAGE SUITS.
Victims of Tunnel Disaster File
Petitions.

Cleveland, Sept. 13,-(Spl) The first
damage cases resulting from tho
water works tunnel disasters were
filed in the Common Pleas court yes
terday. Attorney Samuel Heimlicl,
as administrator, brought. the suits
in behalf of the estate of Michael
Snyder and John Martini, two Cleve-
land men, who were victims of the
burning of water works crib No. =.
Attorney Heimlich brought two suits,
each asking for damages in the sum
of 100000, and w. J. Gawne, Shailer
& Schniglau and the city of Cleveland
are made parties defendant.
The petitions are similar in the
claims made by the plaintiffs. There
is long recital of the facts as known
in the crib disaster and the claim is
made that the defendants were negll-
gent in that they had defective
smokestack on the crib and that they
provided no means of escape from
danger for the workmen employed
there. Snyder, according to the petit
ton, left widow and four children,
while Martini left widow and six
children. Both men were members
of the day shift and We're asleep on
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13
ANARCHISM
Condemned by the Regiment Of
Col. Hoye.

The regiment of which Col. NJ. w.
Hoye, of Akron, Is a member, adopted
the following resolutions Thursday:
Be it resolved by the soldiers Of the
10Th o. V. l., in their goth annual re-
union assembled ut Cleveland, Sept.
IL, 1901, that while we at all times
stand for freedom of speech and of
the press, still we declare that un-
der the guise of the exercise of those
rights neither orator nor agitator,
journalist nor journal, shall be per-
mitted to inoculate treason nor inclte
to murder, and that we earnestly re-
commend Congress and the Legisla-
lures of the several States to enact
such legislation as will protect the
chosen representatives Of the people,
from the highest to the lowest, from
the assassin.
Mr.. Hiram Dull of Canton was elect
ed president of the Regiment Reunion
Association Mr. Thomas A. Beyerle,
of Warren, secretary. The next re-
union will lbe held at Canton, Sept
10, 1902.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13

Many men, when they secure work
In rubber factory, have to go through
course of training like that of the
small boy when he begins to use to-
bacco, and are troubled with nausea
and sickness many days before they
become so impregnated with the rub
Der smell and the rubber flavor that
they are no longer troubled Some
men. however, never become accus-
toned to the smell and are forced to
give up their work
The smell of the various rubber COM
pounds, while being made, is as much
worse than that Of the finished pro-
duct as night is darker than day.
Whcn the stuff is warm and being
worked the smell is peculiarly offensive
and strangers to Akron, who visit here
for the first time, often remark upon
the odor that clings to the clothing
OF thousands of Akron people.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13
HIGHER.
Rubber Prices Are
Up Again.
Recent Decline Not Yet
Covered.
The Bad Odor Of Rubber Com
positions.

Rubber prices have recovered some
what this week from the recent de-
cline and Para is now quoted Mt SO
and 81. The decline is unexplained
but the price dropped in Il few days
from so cents to SO cents. Since the
stiffening up Of quotations the adj
vance has been slow but steady.
No especially alarming crop reports
have been received.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13
REPAIRS.
Railroads Haven't Time
to Make Them.
All the Lines Will Do Much Work
Later.

General Superintendent J. G. Stuart,
Of the b. & o. railway, was in the
city Friday morning, coming here in
his private car. Mr.. Stuart did not
remain long, but left for the west soon
after his arrival. In company with
D. w. Spencer, superintendent Of the
Akron division, the officials will make
an inspection of the road between here
and western points, to see exactly the
condition of the road. The plan of
doubletracking and rebuilding the Ak
ron division is thought to have some
thing to do with the trip.
Extensive repairs are contemplated
by all the roads as soon as the unus-
ual rush of summer traffic is over suf-
ticiently to allow the time.
Section men have been kept busy
with the maintenance of way. railway
shop hands have done the best they
could with the rolling stock during the
rush, but the real repairs cannot be
attempted now. when the lines are
rushed with business and no time can
be spared from the running of the
trains.
The biggest job of repair work, how.
ever is the one under consideration by
the =. & o., and will consist of the
retracking of the Akron division.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13
TICKETS
Are Selling Rapidly.
Much Interest Attracted
BuchteI's Lecture Course.

AS the opening of the college year
at Buchtel approaches, the interest
in this years lecture course increases,
Canvassers are busy distributing tick
cts, and 1t is confidently hoped that
the citizens will so cooperate with
the faculty that no deficit will he
recorded after the course is completed.
Certainly a more substantial and
instructive course would be difficult
to arrange. The lectures are all of
the highest type, and each one has a
special message of much worth 10
bring to Akron.
There is some misunderstanding
abroad concerning the college lectures.
They are in no way competitor to
the various amusement courses offer
ed in the city. They are meant to
supplement these, not displace them,
thus only lectures are Included I'M
the series. and these are all of the
highest educational order. The lee
turc is a product of American genius
and the American desire to popularize
learning, to bring the truths of the
study and laboratory to the multi
tude and the college, in offering this
course of lectures, hopes to aid to
better thought and better knowledge
NIL who care to be so aided.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13
NEW MINES
Are Being Opened Near
Doylestown.
Large Force Of Men Will Soon be
EMPLOYED.

Fifty acres of new coal lands just
each Of Doylestown are being opened
UP by Mr.. John j. Wagner and as
soon as the mining arrangements are
completed employment VIII be given
to large number of men.
Mr. Wagner secured control of this
new territory in July and has found
in 1t a fine deposit OF first rate coal.
Not long ago Mr.. Wagner was ap-
preached regarding a sale of hfs local
coal interests. but he does not believe
the story which is told that Cleveland
syndicate is trying to secure posses
sion of all the coal mines hereabout.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13
Continued Farmers Picnic.

Saturday, Sept 18th. Free admis-
sion to park. Prof Orth's address at
] p. m. standard. Ball game, Kent
and Peninsula, game called at = o.
clock, and other amusements. Dane
ing every evening until Oct. /.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13

Less than actual cost to manufacture,
Before the stock can be removed the
creditors must have their money; the
building is now closed and this great
vacating money raising sale begins
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13

Norris Silver. North Stratford. n. H.,
II purchased Il bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure when suffering with a
cough doctors told me was incurable
One bottle relieved me, the second and
third almost cured. Today I am Il
well man."
William Warner, Gem Pharmacy, 113
s. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13

Don't delay minute. Cholera in
denly. Only safe plan is to have DR..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry
always on hand.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13

Don't wait until you become chron-
ically constipated but take DeWitt's
Little Early Risers now and then.
They will keep your liver and bowels
in good order Easy to take. Safe
pills.
William Warner, Gem Pharmacy, 113
S. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13

A never failing cure for cuts, burns,
scalds, ulcers, wounds and sores is
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A most
soothing and healing remedy for all
skin affections. Accept only the gem
uine.
William Warner, Gem Pharmacy. 113
3. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-09-13
FAST TIME.
The Claims Made For the Fast
Freight Runs on the Erie.

Erie railroad men take special pride
in talking of the fast freight run the
line has between New York and
western points.
Next to shipping stuff by express,
the road officials state that this freight
run is the quickest way possible to
get perlshable freight to Western
points. The train is through one
and goes from New York to Chicago
in 50 hours, from New York to st.
from New York 36 hours after the
start is made. Mr.. G. w. Clarke is
particularly firm advocate Of the
Erie fast freight.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1901-03-20

John Hay has triumphed.
The Nicaraguan Canal bill
and the amended treaty have
lapsed together and further
negotiation" will be under
taken in the coming nine
months of recess by which
another section of Alaska will
be traded to Great Britain in
return for her consent that
we should spend S2O0,OOO,OOC
on the canal.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1901-03-20
NEW COMMANDMENT AT
WEST POINT.

The appointment OF Capt.
Charles G. Treat as Com
mandant of cadets and in
structOr of tactics at the Mill
tary Academy will give gener-
al satisfaction at the institu-
ton, where Capt. Treat en-
joys great popularity. He
will succeed Lieut.. Col. Otto
L. Helm, whose four years OF
service will expire in June.
The new COmmandant is q
graduate of the Military
Academy, to which he was
admitted from Wisconsin, al.
though he was born in Maine,
He was graduated in 1882, and
assigned as Second Lieuten,
ant in the Fifth Artillery. He
was advanced to the rank OF
First Lieutenant in 1889.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1901-03-20
SHE MARRIED A NAL.
TESE CAT.

A dispatch to the Cincin-
natl Enquirer from Milwau-
kee says:
Edith Wagner, of Waukes-
ha, has been married by a ru-
raj Justice of the Peace near
Binghamton, N. Y, to her
Maltese cat. Her family has
just been advised of the extra
ordinary wedding. Miss Wag-
ner is a believer in the trans
migration of souls. Some
years ago she was engaged to
be married to a young man
named Edward Hamblin, but
before the wedding day ar
rived he died oftyphoid fever.
On his death-bed Hamblin told
his sweetheart tqat he knew
he was going to die, but that
he would always be near her.
Not long after his death a
fine Maltese cat appeared at
her home and remained there,
and Miss Wagner was con-
vinced that the soul of her
dead lover dwelt in this feline.
Some time ago she went to
New York, and while at Bing-
hampton decided to marry her
pet. She took out a license
in due form, giving a name
that served for the cat, but
when she tried to arrange for
the performance of the cere-
mony, difficulties were en-
countered. Severalministers
positively refused to officiate,
and she finally went into the
bounty where she succeeded
in finding some Justice of the
Peace, who performed some
sort of marriageri Miss
Wagner's friends are trying
to persuade her to return
home.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1901-03-20

1t is reported that DR.. Poyntz
is a hummer and is building
up a large practice there.
Mr.. Logan affirmed that
the fair maidens are as beau
tiful and fascinating as any in
the universe. The bellies of
the town are: Misses Park,
Misses Lear.and the Misses
Francis. Some of the far
mers are: John Parks, who
has an elegantbrick residence
and is reputed to beone of the
richest men in Garrard; Mr..
Gillespie, Ed Ballard, Mr..
Francis Williams Anderson,
Thompson Burnam and Mr..
William Tevis, who represent
ed the county in the General
Assembly when Proctor Knott
was Governor.
From Richmond to this
place along the pike on elevat-
ed places the sceneryis lovely
and beautiful indeed. The
Cumberland mountains are a
back ground, in the extensive
panoramic view. For miles
around can be seen the many
country seats or homesteads,
which adds intensity to the
general landscape. Thecharm-
ing views would be profitable
and suitable places for an
adept artist to display his
skill and genius. Thecentral
division of the Louisville u
Nashville runs through the
center of the town, giving it
a great advantage as a ship
ping point for that section of
country.
Paint Lick, flow on little stream
In thy meandering course,
Down to the Old Kentucky,
And help to swell its tides.
Flow on, rush on Old Kentucky
With thy rushing, foaming waters
And contribute to the Great Ohio,
In its onward maddening rush
To the Mississippi, father of waters.
Flow on, rush on broad Mississippi
With thy deep turbulent waters
Down through the sunny Southland
Where the orange blossoms bloom.
Through the white cotton plantations
King OF the sunny Southern cline,
And merge and lave thy waters
In the briny deep of the Mexic Gulf.
EDWIN Brown.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1901-03-20

The Spanish-French reap
prochement is exciting a good
deal of speculation. 1t is be-
lieved to be quite possible
that the two countries may
unite under a single republic,
thus enormously increasing
the Latin power in Europe.