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MONEY TO LEND.

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The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
A Now and Curious rabbit.

An extraordinary species of rabbit
has been found high up on Mount Po-
pocatepetl, Mexico, at and above an
altitude of 5000 meters approximate
ly 10000 feet). This singular animal
has exceedingly short hind legs, and
instead of moving by a series OF leaps
like ordinary rabbits, runs along on al
fours and lives in runways in the grass
like the meadow mice. e. W. Nelson,
who discovered this new species in the
world of mammals, says: On my f1rst
Nisrs to Mount Popocatepetl | learned
that these little rabbits were found
there, and on my return to the city
of Mexico prepared for an expedition
to secure them. On Jan. 5, 1894, my
assistant, E. A. Goldman and l made
our camp on the side of a canyon at
an altitude of about $500 meters d.
900 feet) on the northwest slope of the
mountain. We were accompanied by
three Indian hunters and our packer.
Among the frs and alders at this al
titude the northerly slopes of the hills
and canyons ars covered with luXurl-
ant growth OF succaton grass in huge
punches, from three to six feet across,
and often reaching a height of six or
eight feet. II was evident that the
rabbits were very numerous here, and
we all proceeded to hunt the vicinity
carefully for them. Upon the first day
of this sort of work 1 saw three. but
was unable to get shot at them. One
came running through the grass along
one of the hidden trails, and, seeing
me, stopped in little opening only
seven or eight feet away. 1t was too
near to shoot, and so it escaped after
looking at me with inquiring eyes
for a few moments. The following
evening shot one, and thereafter sew
eral"
Prof Miller, assistant chief of the
department Of mammals at the Smith
sonian institution, in commenting on
the discovery, said
"This is the most extraordinary va
riety of rabbit that has ever come un-
der my notice It is very small and,
in fact, resembles in some respects a
rat, notably in it's method of going
over the ground"
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
A ROYAL PHYSICIAN.
Duke Charles Theodore of Bavaria .
True Philanthropist-

Duke Charles Theodore OF Bavaria
True Philan thropist.
Few names are craven on the rolls
of royalty whose bearers have elected
a lifework other than that to which
their lineage has made them heirs.
The most conspicuous instance of this
in modern history is DR.. Karl Theo-
dor, as he chooses to be called, other
wise Duke Charles Theodore Of Bava-
ria, head of the side line of the king
doms royal house, who has abdicated
in favor of his younger brother, in
order that he may the more complete
ly give himself up to scientific pur-
suits. BY rigid devotion to the study
of medicine and in particular, the
science OF ophthalmology, he has at
tanned such rank in his profession that
his clinics are known to scientific
men all over the world. These elm
les are conducted irrespective of finan-
cial considerations, and any worthy
man can have the benefit of the ducal
doctors skill and knowledge without
cost.
1t was the Franco-Prussian war that
first turned the dukes mind to the
profession of a physician. He took
an active part in many of the battles,
and became particularly interested in
the hospital service, and at the close
of the war he announced his inten-
ton of studying medicine. Naturally
this resolve aroused much opposition
in his family. The strongest pressure
was brought to bear upon him, but he
was steadfast. Willingly foregoing his
political rights, he entered the clinic
of distinguished Russian professor
at Mentone, whittier he had gone for
his health. Thereafter he assisted at
various clinics in Vienna, in all of
which he was noted for his indefatig-
able industry and patience, and whole
souled devotion to his work. Eventu-
ally he became an Independent opera
tor in eye surgery, in which branch
he soon gained a high reputation.
Having given his time, the duke
now set about giving his money to
his profession. On Lake Tegernsee,
at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, he
built and endowed large hospital. In
this building is maintained one of the
dukes famous ophthalmic clinics, to
which the afflicted gather from far
and near At Munich, Merane, in Aus
tria, and near Mentone, he established
other clinics, spending part of the year
at each. But it is the hospital on the
Bavarian lake that he loves the best,
and there most of his time is spent.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
Rats Ate Up Her Fortune,

Mrs. Martha Williamfeither of Tip
ton county, Indiana, 68 years old, after
many years of toll on an fashioned
carpet loom and at the washtub, ac-
cumulated between $500 and 5000 in
currency. During her years of saving
she had little faith in banking insti-
tutions. She secreted her hard-earned
treasure in a smokehouse adjoining
her home. The money was placed in a
small wooden box. Mrs. Williamfeither
went to the smokehouse to deposit
more money in her little bank, and
when she looked into the box she
found the money gone. Soon after her
attention was attracted to a house-cat
by its mewing The feline carried a
full.grown rat in it's mouth, and a
piece of $40 bill was protruding from
the stomach of the mutilated rodent.
This gave Mrs. Wiliiamfeither a clew
to the thieves. She searched for the
den of the rodents and there found
all her money excepting $50 or $50.
Several Of the bills were mutilated
and will be sent to the government for
redemption. The house-cat is to be
rewarded with a gold dollar for its
shrewd detective work.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
College of EmbalmIng incorporated.

A pro forma decree of incorporation
was granted to the Missouri College
of Embalming yesterday by Judge
Hough. The institution will engage
in teaching the art of embalming. H.
Chouteau Dyer, amicuscuriae, who ex-
amined the petition for incorporation.
in his report, after saying that the OBJ
jects of the corporation were to be
commended, says: "The art of the
Egyptians, though now lost to us In
the preservation of their dead, has told
to us their history; it has revealed to
us much of their habits, customs and
laws; in truth, it is that art, the art
Of embalming their dead, that has
given us an insight into the many
other arts Of that wonderful people.
might add that since the development
of our colonial system and the con-
current necessity for the exercise of
our arms in foreign climes, the art of
embalming the dead has been sttnu-
lated. The soldier is brought home to
rest, and the preservation of his body
during the long journey is small but
dear comfort to his family and
friends. st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
Pictures by Armless Painters.

That success in art is not the mo-
nopoly of such as are lowered with
the normal number of limbs is con-
clusively proved by the skill of Mile.
Rapin, Swiss artist, who, though
without arms. has made a name for
herself with her portraits and bas re-
liefs, and Of the Belgian painter, re-
Gently deceased, whom many of us
have doubtless seen at work in the
Antwerp picture gallery copying the
works of the old masters there on
view. Other armless artists, too, have
acquired fame, among whom may be
mentioned the celebrated Miss Biffen,
who earned living as a miniature
painter. Originally on exhibition at
Bartholomew Fair, she was seen by the
Earl of Morton, who took her under
his patronage and paid for her artistic
education. She was favorite of
George ". and William w., the latter
of whom allowed her a small pension.
Turning to earlier armless celebrities,
mention must be made of John Vale
rius, born In Germany in 1867, who
was capable of performing many sur
prising feats. He could shave himself,
play on the drum, fence with much
skill, and, Ia short, use his toes with
as much adroitness as most men can
their hands. He possessed, however, a
modern rival in the person of Herr
Unthan, whom many will remember as
exhibiting himself few years ago in
London, where he surprised large au-
diences with his marvellous feats. Mat
thew Buckinger, who was born in
Nuremberg seven years later than Va
lerius, was but mere trunk, possess
ing neither arms nor legs. Despite his
natural disadvantages, however, he is
said to have been an excellent per-
former on the flute, bagpipe and trum-
pet, while his sketches-landscape fig
ures and coats Of arms-which were
executed with a pen, were equal to the
most finished engra wings. His calig-
raphy, Of which examples are still ex-
tant. would have done credit to the
most expert writing master, and, in.
deed, he was able to make no incon-
siderable income by the sale of these
specimens Of his skill. He figured
likewise, In the not very invidious role
of wife-beater, for on one occasion
when one Of his wives-he was mar.
ried four times-insulted him h,
sprans upon her, got her down, ant
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
From Sod House to Governor.

Ezra Perrin Savage, who will soon be-
come governor Of Nebraska and live in
the beautiful executive mansion at Lin
coin, lived in sod house in 1880. He
was born in Connorsville, Ind, in 1912,
and was left at the age of 10 years the
sole support of his widowed mother
and the family of little brothers and
sisters. Young Savage worked hard
on farms and in other occupations,
meanwhile managing to pass through
high school and college. He studied
law. removed to Iowa, made some
money in land speculation, and then re-
moved to Nebraska. He was the first
mayor Of South Omaha, laid out the
town Of Sargent, and grew rich when
the railroad was built through the
town. Among his other good records is
one he won as soldier and scout for
Grant and Sherman during the civil
war.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
Mountains of Volcanic Glass.

A party of archaeologists and anti
uuarians have made important discov-
cries in the hitherto unexplored region
at the northern limit of the Harqua
Ha1a range of mountains in Arizona.
A great desert and the total absence
of water have prevented any previous
examination, and only the Indians
know of the curiosities of these noun
tains. One side of one mountain rises
in terraces and presents many features
recalling the Grand canyon of the Col
orado. The whole mass is of obsidian,
or volcanic glass, and glitters in COL
ors of green, blue and black. 1t may
be seen on clear mornings at great
distances and the glitter of the noun
tain has lured many travellers in its di-
rection. 1t is pretty much as the last
eruption left it except that where frac-
lures have occurred the varied and
beautiful colors of the volcanic glass
are brilliantly reflected. The noun
tain is dangerous and difficult of as
cent, owing to the precipitous terraces
and the ice-like smoothness of the sur
face. The exploring party found under
a high shelving rock a narrow necked
ola, or earthenware jar, bottom side
up, containing human bones, broken
hammer, and metate, or stone. en-
ployed by the prehistoric races Of Ari-
zona probably for the same purposes
as a similar utensil is used by the abor-
igines of today, for grinding maize.
Slabs, turquoise stones and other curl
osities were revealed by digging, and
there were marks on burial rocks,
which were supposed to be inscrip-
tions.-Chicago Journal.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

buffeted her so severely with his
stumps that she was glad to escape
further chastisement by promising
amendment in the future-a promise
that she faithfully kept. Equally mar
velous were the feats of William
Kingston, who at the commencement
of the present century resided at DIT
cheat, near Bristol, where he cultivated
a small farm. He could. without other
aid than that of his toes. saddle and
3ridle his horse, milk his own COWS,
cut his own hay, bind up in bundles
and carry it to his cattle.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
ATTACHED TO PRISON LIFE.
After a Long Incarceration, Some Grim
inals Dislike Freedom.

inals Dislike Freedom.
After the civil war many negroes
found themselves so helpless in their
suddenly enforced freedom that they
begged to be restored to slavery. From
long habit they had grown attached
to slave life. So we find prison life
endeared to long-term convicts.
Comte de Lorge, confined for thirty
years in the Bastile, declared when
released that freedom had no joys for
him, and, imploring in vain to be al
lowed to return to his dungeon, pined
to death in six weeks. When Chin
wang the Chaste ascended the throne
Oh China he ordered the prisons to be
thrown open. A venerable prisoner OF
IS years pleaded that he might be al
lowed to remain in his cell. For sixty
three years he had lived in its gloom
and felt that he could not bear the
glare of the sun and the hustle of the
city.
A woman in Leyden, on the expira-
ton of long term of imprisonment,
begged for permission to return to her
cell, duulnS IL tne request Wele lo-
fused as favor she would commit
some crime which would give her a
title to her old quarters. A prisoner
condemned to death had his sentence
commuted to seven years close con-
fnement on bed of nails. At the end
of five years he declared that if ever
he were released he would adopt from
choice what habit had rendered so
agreeable to him. A wellknown
criminal once said that he had grown
to like the quiet and the suboued light
of his cell, the spots and patches on
the walls, the hardness Of his bed and
the regularity of his life, with its free
dom from all care and worry. He did
not wish to be released. 1t is an ev-
eryday practice of negroes to commit
offenses that will return them to the
chain gang, where they will be in ia
miliar company and get plenty to eat
and drink.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
Old-FashIoned Diamonds,

Today, to the diamond dealer, a
stone purchased twenty years ago is in
appearance as old-fashioned as suit
of clothes of that period is to tho
tailor. Instead of being cut oval or
cushion shape, as diamonds were then.
stones today are cut round, thus in
creasing the number Of surfaces. It
used to be the style to have a large
table. as the upper surface of a dia-
mond is called. and to obtain this a
stone was cut in the form of a cushion.
This style was changed not many years
ago upon the discovery that by cut
ting stone round and increasing the
number of bevels its brilliancy was
greatly increased.-The Empire.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

A woman of Paris, named Barbiere,
has found new way of paying old
debts. She has many creditors, and
one day they all received circular in
viting them to attend at the house OF
Madame Barbiere at certain hour.
Twenty of them responded. They
were Mortified to find the body of Ma
dame Barbiere hanging from gas
bracket quite dead, and with paper
pinned on her breast, bearing these
words. Have hanged myself in full
settlement of all my debts"
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
A Multi Millionairs's Peculiar Death.

John P. Duncan of New York, who
made $6,000,O00 in the wholesale gro
Gerry business and in real estate deals
in Broadway and Fifth avenue in that
city, died from blood poisoning. Sun
day. While eating oysters a bit of
shell was swallowed which lacerated a
membrane of the stomach leading to
poisoning of the blood. Mr.. Duncan
was 72 years old, born in New York, of
Scotch parents. He was a Presby-
terian of the Calvanistic school and
one of his customs was to close the
shades Of the house and serve cold
meals on Sunday SO that the servants
might spend the day religiously.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

Among the peasants of southern
Italy, Sicily and Sardinia, curious
malady has been noticed by physicians
which is caused by eating beans. One
of the most remarkable effects of the
malady has been noticed by physicians
sembling that produced by alcoholic
drink In some cases persons predis-
posed to the malady are seized with
the symptoms Of intoxication if they
pass field where the bean-plant is in
flower, the odor alone sufficing to af
feet them.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

Mrs. John King van Rensselaer, has
given to the New York historical So
ciety the marble slab that formerly
marked the spot at Weehawken where
Alexander Hamilton fell in his duel
with Aaron Burr. 1t was removed
about 1915 because it was thought to
encourage dueling, and for many years
it was lost sight of, to be discovered in
1850 in New York saloon. The West
Shore railway passes over the spot
where Hamilton fell.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

The San Francisco Call in recent
issue said: The new schooner W. J..
Patterson, arrived from Grays harbor
Friday evening with the wife of the
captain in charge. When the schooner
was three. days out from Grays har-
Dor, Capt. Weitkunat was taken dan
gerously i'll and had to take to his bed.
The first and second mates were not
good navigators, but Mrs. Weitkunat
had studied with her husband and can
take an observation with the best sea-
man afioat She took command OF the
big schooner and between attending on
her sick husband and navigating the
shin she had a lively time.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
Chinese professiona, ,,s.,.r

A Chinese professional beggar is one
OF the new curiosities of the East
Side. Ordinarily really destitute
Celestial is quietly aided by his coun-
trymen. Street begging is an unknown
art to them. This particular China
man patrols the. Bowery and Grand
street. unblushingly demanding aims
OF the crowd and often getting a few
pennies where the white pan-handlers
would be refused. He spends his con-
tributions for bad whisky.-New York
Ledger.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
Two Schools.

Two Schools.
1 put my heart to school
In the world where men grow wise.
go out" l said. "and learn the rule;
Come back when you win the prize.
My heart came back again.
"And where is the prize?" cried.
"The rule was false, and the prize was
pain,
And the teachers name was Pride"
put my heart to school,
In the woods where wild birds sing,
In the fields where flowers spring,
Where brooks run cool and clear,
And the blue of heaven bends near.
60 out" cried, "you are only fool,
But perhaps they can teach you here.
"And why do you stay so long,
My heart. and where do you roam?'
The answer came with laugh and a
song.
II find this school is home
Henry Van Dyke in the Atlantic
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
Enel.nd.. Crown Four Time. pawn.d

At least four times the crown of
England has been in pawn. Henry III.
and Henry w.. Edward III. and Richard
II. all resorted to this means of rais-
ing money. The merchants Of Fland-
ers once had possession of the crown,
the city Of London held it as security
for $4,000 and it was pledged at an
other time for 100000. Edward III.
disposed Of 1t to the bishop of VIM
chester for $67,500 and Charles II.
would have used the crown as per-
sonal asset II he had been able to turn
1t Into money.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

A man in Philadelphia wears a com
mon looking little pin as a watch
charm. on the head Of which is en-
erayed the English alphabet in old
English lettering, and in the center is
cut the year when it was done, 1900" ;"
The naked eye cannot distinguish a
scratch ON the pins head, but pow
erful magnifying glass, such as is used
nv a matchmaker, reveals the letters
Of the alphabet In proper order around
the edge of the head, every character
separate and perfectly formed. The
eneraver. August Starcke, who did the
work. spent one year at it, and 60
tedious was it that he could only work
at II a few minutes at time.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

Fifteen bushels of fax from Argen-
tina, South America, were sown as an
experiment in North Dakota last year,
ana the result was so satisfactory that
5000 bushels will be sown this year
on about 1900 acres of land. This
flax is larger, plunper, and is said to
contain several per cent more of oil
than the native flax. The seed used
in Argentina came originally from
Russia.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
There is no truth in the repeated as

There is no truth in the repeated as
sertion In the French papers that King
Edward Intends purchasing villa at
either Cannes or Nice. On the other
hand. the king has expressed on more
than one occasion recently his inten-
zion Of continuing after this year his
annual visits to the Riviera, and 80
the thotelkeepers along the azure
coast" may take heart. Probably next
sprine may see both the king and
queen either at Cannes of Gmiez. al
though It Il highly improbable that
Monte Carlo will ever be again patron
~ n his majesty.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

AS a result of a wager NJ. Canello,
Frenchman, representing German
undertake to construct machine of
seventy horse power and weighing but
1900 kilogrammes (about 2,647
pounds.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
HYPNOTIC TRICKS.
AS REVEALED BY A FAMOUS
SUBJECT.
The Wonderful Training Which Made
Thomas Minnock q Master In the Art
of Deception-Can Control Respiration,
Heart and Pulse.

That many of the mysteries of hyp-
notism are nothing more than clev-
erly executed tricks is proven, If the
statements of Thomas Minnock are
true. Perhaps no one is better quail
fled to speak on this subject. For
years he has acted as hypnotic sub
ject, or horse" as the character is
termed in the language of the profess
sion. He is one of that class of men
who sleep for hours in store window,
are buried alive, drink and eat pois-
onous substances, and submit to hav-
ing pins and needles stuck into their
flesh without flinching. He claims to
have travelled with such noted hyp-
notists and magnetic healers as San
taneili, Schlatter, Keen, the Lees, the
Sages, and to have received his train
ing from the famous DR.. Charcot of
Paris. He has not only deceived the
general public, but some of the worlds
leading scientists and physicians. His
training has led him to gain won
derful control of his faculties and Or
gans. He can control his heart beats
and respiration, and produce an ac-
tion in the muscles in his wrists to in
dicate that the pulse is not beating
the same in each.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

Montana's new senator, Paris Glib
son, is popular man in Minneapolis,
MINI. He started the first woolen
mill in that city, but failed in the
panic of 1877 owing his employees
nearly $4,000. Soon after Gibson
went to Montana and a decade later
returned to Minneapolis and paid off
every cent of his Indebtedness, with
interest at per cent.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

The mother of Gov. Beckham, of
Kentucky, has a remarkable record.
She has the unprecedented distinction
OF having been the mother of a gov
ernor, the daughter of governor, the
sister of governor, and the cousin of
a governor
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21

The emperor of China Is now said to
be suffering from the effects of too
much tobacco. According to reports
he smokes cigarettes continuously, and
as many American cigars as he can
get
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1901-06-21
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

New and Curious Rabbit Found on
the Sleeps of Popocatapet1-Rats Eat
Up . 'woman's .Fortune-Chinese Beg
Rars-Old- Fashioned Diamonds