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Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Once in the history of the corps of
cadets at West Point battalion was
struck by lightning. 1t happened late
in the month Of May, 1865, and the
reason that nobody was killed outright
was that the shock was distributed
through two hundred and thirty bayon-
cts. Only a minute fraction Of it's
force, therefore, was felt by any one
man.
Yet it was sufficient to hatten three
cadets on their faces, to knock two
more out Of ranks. to cause the color
bearer to reel and stagger for a mo-
ment, and to bring to his knees the
splendid black charger of our com
mandant Had its undivided strength
been lavished on any one of our num-
Der he would never have known what
had struck him.
We were on battalion drill at the
moment, and in column by division
closed in mass--the most compact for
nation known to the Tactics of
those days.
The bayonets were fixed and the
arms at support that is to say, with
the hammer resting on the left fore
arm.
A dense black cloud had been coming
up rapidly, and now lowered low di-
rectIy overhead. A number of specta-
tors, fearing a sudden thunderstorm
er, we're scurrying for shelter when
there came a binding flash, an in
stantaneous crack and roar like that
of the three-hundred-pound Parrott
rife
Every inusket gave jerk, every left
lower arm felt a sharp stunning shock,
and our knees doubled Under us. Three
cadets lay dazed, one Of them, indeed,
being senseless; = but our big command
er raised his powerful voice, and the
movement of countermarch went on
asif nothing had happened 1t was no
bad test of the discipline of the corps.
In all the battalion the only men not
sharply shaken we're the cadet officers
an6. sergeants, the former because the
points of their swords were much low
er than their plumes, the latter be-
cause, being guides, they neither fixed
bayonets nor came to support
being the system in the Casey" Tao
tics in use at the time. General
Charles King, in Youths Companion.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
a GENTLE HINT.

II were you. and you we're |,
Mamma,
You'd be allowed the crust Of pie
Mamma,
And sugar, too. And if high-spy
You'd like to play, or kites to fly,
I'd like them, or at least I'd try;
And lessons should be by-and-by.
I'm sure you wouldn't ever cry
If / were you and you were Ia
Mamma,
II you we're / and were you,
Mamma,
I'd ask you what you wished to do
Mamma
And if your game was not quite
through
When bedtime came-indeed it's true
I'd let you wait. Each day few
Nice toys Id give you. bright and new
/ think you'd think it pleasant, too
If you were I, and we're you
Mamma
-HarpeT's Magazine.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
RABBITS AT PLAY.

Rabbits play in this way: Two Of
them--I have not seen it played with
more-run quickly toward each other,
and, when on the point of contact,
each leaps into the air. but one higher
than the other, clearing him complete
~. They come down with their tails
toward each other, but instantly, with
an as it we're, Excuse my TAIL" both
turn and run and leap again, and this
they will do from two or three to half
a dozen times, always leaping up at
the exact moment when they would
otherwise come into collision, and one
always taking the higher lean-some-
times an astonishingly high one
right over his companion. says a writ
er in the Saturday Review. They ney-
er meet in the air. nor can / see how
this can be avoided, except by plan
or figure being mutually followed by
them as with ourselves in game or
dance. ! believe that each clears the
other alternately, but | have not yet
convinced myself of this, There is a
less developed form of his game, as
where one rabbit runs up to another
that is lying crouched and jumps over
him. He then crouches himself, and,
after a while, the other one, willing to
return a politeness, runs up to and
jumps over him once saw the invi-
tation to a game of jumps given, but
not accepted The offering rabbit
sported UP to another one as he sat
stopped just in front of him, jumped,
frisked round and round, jumped again
and waited-but all to no purpose; the
other was mot in the vein"
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
Unrecorded History.

Cleopatra languidly raised her droop-
Ing eyelids and asked the attendant:
IF a rattesnake rattles can you tell
me would a garter snake hold up your
stockingi"
The Slave, being unable to answer, has
tened to the mcnaeerie for a specimen TO
experiment with, but brought back the
wrong kind by accident Whereupon the
reptile fastened its fangs on the fair
Queens person, and the evening extras
contained the news Of her death.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
It Mnnld Inst snlt nlm.

Il see that a theater has been built
that has its stage on revolving plat
form"
Revolving platform Great Scott Id
like to have something of that kind my
self
You Why, what's your business'
Just now I'm candidate for political
Office,
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
sMll Unsettled.

Misress-Now, Jane, there is no use
of further argument as to how this dish
should be prepared, but our ideas on the
subject are so different that it is evident
one or the other of us is crazy.
Jane-True fer you, ma'am an it's
not the like of me as would be after
sayin' the likes of you would have no
more sinse than to keep a crazy cook.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
Not to Hts Taste.

"Your husband seems to have pas
sion for editions de luxe, said Mrs Old
castle. as she was glancing through the
magnificent library of her new neighbors.
"Oh, no. the hostess replied, "them's
nearly all printed in English. Josiah
tried French for three weeks once by a
new system, but gave it up and went to
takin' Turkish hathsN
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
whcrs Rnnnlnr /. a CrIme.

In the city of Hot Springs, Ark rum
ming is msdemeanor. Any person
going faster than a walk is arrested and
fined This law is in the interest of in
valids, who throng the streets and suffer
relapses from the excitement caused by
the undue haste of a stranger One who
runs is supposed to be thief, murderer,
or escaped lunatic
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
An orrnnir.d Prn,cst.

What do you think of this ere new
laundry trust, Weary
Its an outrage. Limpy, an outrage,
An I'll be one of the first organized band
of felers thatll agree to have no aun-
dryin' done for the mex six months.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
"Is worth Its weight In Gold"

Had Eczema for three years; tried three
doctors and every advertised remedy, with
out effect, tin tried Tetterine. Half box
Of Tetterine removed all signs Of the dis
ease &C. H. Adams, Columbia, S. g. SOC.
box by mail from j. T Shuptrine Savannah,
Ga, il your druggist don't keep it.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
A,E Your Dealer For Aliens Foot Vase,

A powder. 1t rests the leet. Cures Corns,
Bunions. Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens
Foot-Ea makes new or tight shoes easy. At
all Druggists and Shoe stores % cents Ac-
cept no substitute Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N y.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

1t is curious how all the educational
institutions patronized both by men
and women il is the latter solely who
are called coed" Why the men pu-
pills are not likewise designated is a
mystery. Is it that the term is in a
measure one OF reproach, and that be-
ing such it is naturally visited upon
the women alone? Women, as a rule,
have to bear the brunt Of most dis
agreeables that by rights should be
shared by either sex, says the New
York Sun At the University Of Chi
cago. at all institutions where men
and women are educated together, the
men are known as freshmen, sopho-
mores, etc, as the case may be. The
women are all Jumped together under
the general title OF "co-eds."
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

FITS permanently cured. No its orneFyous-
ness after first days use Of DIR. Kline Great
NerveRestorer. S2trisl bottle and treatiseireo
DR.. r. Il. KLIxE, Ltd, 931 Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teetbing soften the gums, reduces inhamma-
tfon. allays pain cures wind collie. 25c a bottle
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

The one person in the world who can
always make an opening for good man
is the gravedigger.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

In order to dog a mans footsteps the
detective should be given a pointer.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

Even the woman who is strong-mlnded
can't always hold her tongue.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
as a cough cure.--J. W. O'BRIEN, $40 Third
Avenue, N., Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 6, 1900
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

saxony possesses one of the best
regulated systems of forestry in the
world. The forests Of Saxony serve
not only the purpose Of giving the
state a substantial annual revenue
but they add a thousandfold to the
scenery of the country, thus attracting
many tourists into these parts every
summer The most important fea-
ture Of the forests, however. is the fact
that they keep for ever alive the foun-
tains of water which spring from the
highlands of the Erzgebirge and Saxon
Switzerland. The forests furnish the
material and the water the motive
power to hundreds of pulp, paper, and
saw-mills, which in turn give employ
ment to thousands of men, women and
children.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

There is a dearth of schoolteachers in
England.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

The Great Round World makes the
interesting suggestion that Marconi
outfit would be a great help in a North
Pole expedition. IF" it says, "the
ships of Baldwin and Pesry. now
creeping toward the pole from two
sides. were equipped with wireless
plants. we might know of their daliy
progress. It should not be difficult,
for example, to send message
through the air from Baldwins ship to
Franz Joseph Land and thence to the
northern coast of Europe. And in re-
turn. the explorers would be able to
brighten their spirits, so often depress-
ed in the gloom Of the Arctic night,
by hearing from the world they have
left behind"
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

In The Forum John P. Irish urges
with much force that the Federal Gov
ernment lease its 400,OOO,0OO acres of
grazing lands as the only means of
preserving the pastures from the de-
struction caused by the free use there
Of While the lease holders would
protect the pasturage, the free users
of the lands neglect them, and the
meadow Is soon converted into a des-
ert. Mr.. Irish points out that the Colo
RADIO Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Utah
and Wyoming lease their State lands
for grazing at an average Of a little
less than two cents an acre, and while
deriving an aggregate Of upward Of a
million dollars a year from the leases
these States have by this policy
brought the pasture lands almost to
restoration.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

There are thirteen cables across the
Atlantic between the United States
and Europe. There is not one across
the Pacific between the United States
and Asia. The construction of Pa
cifc cable has been under discussion
in the United States and England for
twenty years. Up to 1898 no project
took definite form because no one gov
ernment possessed along any practic.
able route landing places or islands on
which cables could be landed and the
electric current reinforced.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

Since 1871 Japan has built nearly
10000 elementary schools, providing
room tor 100000 pupils, one-fourth
of whom are girls
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18
NOTES A2.9''N
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S's~VN 2'2aSD

Russia is now opening new savings
banks at the Fate of 600 year.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

An India rubber tree gatherer in
Brazil averages sixteen pounds Of
Juice daily.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

American canned and dried fruits
are now so we'll known and so popu-
lar in Germany that the demand is
often in excess Of the supply. During
the past year, these products have
been introduced as a very attractive
feature in department stores, where
they are sold at about twothirds the
retail prices charged by ordinary gro
GERS.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

The King Of Denmark has passed
his eighty-fourth birthday anniver
sary This would indicate that the
work Of a king is not so exhaustlng as
it is sometimes represented,
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

Shakespeare often put a nugget Of
wisdom in the mouth of his fools Sir
Andrew Aguecheek said Il am a
great eater of meat and believe that
works much harm to my wit"
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-18

It is said that the Georgia peacn-
growers consider the full OF the moon
in April the date on which the fate OF
the seasons crops has been decided.
II there has been no bud-killing frost
by that time they feel safe.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
MOUNT MCKINLEY, ALASKA.
Report of Visit by United States
Geological Survey Party.

Mount Mckinley, the highest noun
tain on the North American continent.
was visited last season by Alfred H.
Brooks and his party from the United
States Geological Survey, of which
Mr. ID. l.. Reaburn was topographer.
AS far as is known, this is the ffrs.
time the slopes of the peak have been
reached by white men, though in 1898
its altitude and moisture were deter
mined from distance by Robert Null
drow of the same survey.
The mountain is located near the
western margin of the Alaskan range,
the general name given to the large
mountain mass which separates the
Yukon and Kuskokwim waters from
Cook Inlet drainage 1t is great
dome-shaped mountain, formed of in
trusive rock, towering to an elevation
OF over 10000 feet above sea level.
Though its summit reaches so high an
altitude. almost four miles above tide,
it probably is not as difficult of ascent
as some other Alaskan mountains, for
example. Mount st. Elias. because of
of its relatively high snow line AS the
season was well advanced. much of
his itinerary had to still be carried
out. and as it was no part of the orig
( Apl plan, Mr.. Brooks did not attempt
% pass the snow line, though this
point was reached. Now that the
location and height of this mountain
have been established by the explora-
ton of the Geological Survey, travel
ers and individual explorers will doubt
less soon attempt to reach the summit.
In anticipation of these attempts. Mr.
Brooks is preparing a description of
the country, giving routes by which
the mountain may be reached and
other information valuable to those
interested in its ascent. His paper
will appear in one OF the leading
geographic magazines. The more
elaborate and extended report of
the exploration will be published
by the Geological Survey at an early
date.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
He Knew All About II.

A delightfully."- funny story comes
across the water from Paris concern
ing a well-lSnown public man, who
was recently presented by a Soudan-
ese potentate with the Labaksi-Tapo
Order of Merit. The recipient, anx-
ious to display the decoration at the
earliest opportunity, applied at once
to the ministry for permission to wear
it. While readily granting the permis-
sion, the minister inquired, with the
ghost of smile:
DO you know what the order is
like?"
Certainly" replied the delighted ap-
plicant, ''it is beautiful gold ring
and hanging from it small red en-
amel pipe of peace. l should like to
wear it
.Of course, you may wear it, but,
according to law, you have to wear
it as it is worn by the natives of
Africa"
''And how might that be?"
why, with the ring through the
nose"
The new knight of the Labaksi-Tapo
order has not been heard of since.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
RECORD oE The PAST.

The best guarantee of the future is
the record of the past. and over fifty
thousand people have publicly testi-
fed that Doan's Kidney Pills have
cured them of numerous kidney ills,
from common backache to dangerous
diabetes, and all the attendant annoy
ances and sufferings from urinary dis
orders. They have been cured to
stay cured. Here is one case:
Samuel j. Taylor, retired carpenter.
residing at 312 South Third ST.,
Goshen. Ind, says "On the 25th day
of August. 1897, | made an affidavit
before Jacob C. Mann, notary public.
stating my experience with Doans
Kidney Pills. had suffered for
thirty years, and was compelled at
times to walk by the aid of crutch es,
frequently passed gravel and suffered
excruciatingly. l took every medi-
cine on the market that heard about
and some gave me temporary relief.
l began taking Doan's Kidney Pills
and the results | gave to the public
in the statement above referred to. At
this time, on the 18th day o. July,
1902, l make this further statement
that during the five years which have
elapsed l have had no occasion to use
either Doan's Kidney Pills or any
o0er medicine for my kidneys. The
cure effected was a permanent one."
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Tay-
lor, will be mailed on application, to
any part of the United States. Ad-
dress FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y. For sale by all druggists. Price
80 cents per box.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
Chicago.


Mrs. Henrietta A. S. Marsh. President
Womans Benevolent Association. of 327
Jackson Park Terrace. Woodlawn Chicago.
ILL.,. says:
Il suffered with la grippe for seven
weeks and nothing helped me until tried
Peruna l felt at once that | had at last
secured the right medicine and kept steadily
improving. Within three weeks l was fully
restored. "-Henrietta A. s. Marsh
Independent Order of Good TempIars, of
Washington.
Mrs. T. w. Collins, Treasurer l. o. G.
T, of Everett. Wash. has used the great
catarrhal tonic. Peruna. for an aggravated
case of dyspepsia. She writes:
After having a severe attack of la grippe.
1 also suffered with dyspepsia After taxi
ing Peruna l could eat my regular meals
with relish. my system was built up. my
health returned, and l have remained in
excellent strength and vigor now for over a
year. Mrs. T w. Collins.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving a full
statement OF your case and he will be
pleased 10 give yjrog: his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. o.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
Opium Habit in France.

Official investigation into the re
ported growth of the opium habit in
France discloses conditions of a most
alarming nature. In Marseilles and
Toulon. where the vice is particularly
rampant. whole streets were found
with an opium den in every house and
a prevailing state of things equal to
the worst corners of any Chinese
town.
The government has become
alarmed, and it is proposed to fix on
the drug a tariff of an absolutely pro-
hibitive nature. with a view to eradi-
eating the evil.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO.

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, .,
LUCAS COUNTY, (sS
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm OF +. j. Cheney & Co.
doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day of December. A. ID. 1884
TSr, a. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 5bc
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
INSIST ON GETTING 1T.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch. This is because they have
a stock on hand of other brands contain
ing only IL OF. in package. which they
won't be able to sell first, because De-
nance contains Is or. for the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of y OF.
for same money! Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

r. N r E TO we az. .EN
To prove the healing
and cleansing power u
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic
we will mail large trial treatment with
book of instructions absolutely free.
This is not a tiny sample, but a largo
package, enough to convince any ono
that it is the most successful prepara-
tion known to medicine as a cleansing
vaginal douche and for the local treat
ment ofwoman's special ills, curing dis
charges and all Inflammation, also to
cleanse the teeth, mouth, and cure ca
tarrh Send today; postal will do.
Sold by druggists or sent postpaid by us, so
cents large box. Satisfaction guaranteed.
THE Il. PAXTON CO., Boston, Mass.
214 Columbus Ave.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
In Winter Use Aliens Foot.Eas..

A powder. Your feet feel uncom-
Portable, nervous and often cold and
damp. If you have sweating, sore feet
or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores,
25 cents. Sample gent free. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
Try One PACKAGE.

II Defiance Starch does not please
you, fG;Gr;; 4 70 your dealer If it does
you get one-third more for the same
money. 1t will give you satisfaction.
and will not stick to the iron.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

"A horse ran away with my brother,
and he hasn't been out of doors for
three weeks That's nothing; my
brother ran away with a horse and he
hasn't been out of doors for three
years.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

Ida-The artist upstairs says he al
ways looks at me for inspiration for
his pictures. May-Indeed! Is he car
toonist? ....,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
THE ST. PAUL CALENDAR
EnR 1QO2

Elk sheets 10x15 inches, of beautiful
in colors, of pastel
drawings by Bryson, is now ready for
distribution and will be mailed on re-
.ceipt of twenty-five (25) cents-coin
or stamps. Address F. A. Miller, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
Bacteria by Billions,

Twelve million bacteria inhabit the
skins of half a pound of cherries, ac-
cording to Dr. Ehrlich, German sci
enlist, who has made extensive expert
ments in regard to the infection of
fruit with bacteria.
Currants come next, with IL 900 900
to every half pound and grapes next,
with 100000. DR.. Ehrlich urges that
all fruit be cleaned, by peeling or
washing. before it is eaten.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23
Mother Grny,s sw.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Chidren's Home In New York. Cures
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 81, 900 testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

No chrome or cheap premiums, bu
n better quality and one-third more OF
Defiance Starch for the same price OF
other starches.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

An English paper contains the follow
ing advertisement: Respectable party,
in steady employment. wants to buy
boots and clothing. Wife and family pay
installments. State best terms.''
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

Edith-.But kissing has again been de-
clared dangerous. Tom-Well you know
l promised to so through any danger for
you,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

Van Bibber-What do you think of
cIubs for young men? Adelaide-Oh |
think a, cane would be just effective
If properly used.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

The man who wrongs the printer
out of single cent
Can never reach that heavenly land
Where good Elijah went.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

Customer want ton of coal
Dealer-What size? Customer-The
size that weighs 1000 pounds to the
ton
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. RoBBINs.
Anple Street. Norwich, N. Y. Feb. IL. 1900.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

A Boston man says he had to discharge
MS cook because she took to riding a
wheel and became a scorcher.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

sluggard''; but If the sluggard is :,
housekeepe. the ant will meet her NOR
than half way.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

It's because of their true merit thai
SO many smokers prefer Baxter's Bull
head scent cigar
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-12-23

will you be engaged this evening?'
Bright to call"