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The Washington times., 1902-05-04

to relate the experiences attending the
discovery of the marvellous specimen OF
human nature. In the midst of his lee
ture one of the boys reached out quickly
and grasped the long, flowing whiskers of
the lady" A quick jerk removed the
false hair and a grinning boy was re-
vealed.
The Active Stuffed Club.
At this juncture the wild Man from
Borneo." who was sitting close at hand.
rose from his seat and swung his stuffed
club heavily into the midst OF the High
School students. Fortunately for the
young men the club was thickly padded.
The derby of one Of the crowd was utter
iy demolished. and another received a
good jolt on the shoulder. The crowd
fell back and Immediately relaxed in their
efforts to break up the performance.
Honor System Turned Down.
The students OF a local law school were
their final examinations conducted under
the honor system, but declined in favor
of the system of strict supervision now
in use. For the past five years a most
rigid method Of conducting examinations
has been used by the faculty. by which
the students are under most severe dis
cipline, and are never out of the sight of
a monitor" Under the faculty system
the professor is not in attendance upon
any examination. The students are given
different numbers each day and different
desks, and on the examination paper is
written the number instead Of the name
of the student. SO that no member Of the
faculty can know whose paper he is
the averages not being ascer-
until after the professor returns
the papers to the registrar. who, with the
aid Of double-check stub. used when
out the numbers originally.
the averages to the students
records.
The faculty has always given the men
the privilege Of adopting an honor sys-
tenn for conducting the examinations, but
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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.

Whoever found a rusty revolver on the
field after the rush yesterday please re-
turn the same to John Walden"
The foregoing notice is to be seen
posted on conspicuous part of the buIIe-
tin board in the main corridor at George
town University. 1t is the center of at
traction for every student In the college.
There are usually several scores of young
men crowded around 1t. representatives
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WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL.

No more has been heard throughout the
school concerning the corporation. The
pupils are of the opinion that its mem
bers have sought a shady spot and died.
The preparations for wsging 4 relentless
war against them. however. have not been
discarded. and it would be sorry day in
deed for the members of the trust II they
sought to revive their power. Offutt is
still violently on their trail and is seek
ing vengeance.
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ERRORS or TfIACkERAY

"HACKERAY, in THE virglnians.' -
makes Nine. Esmond, of Castle
wood, in westmoreland county, a
neighbor OF Washington, at
Mount Vernon, on the Potomac, fifty miles
distant. and regular attendant at public
workship at Williamsburg, hallway be-
tween the York and James rivers, fully
125 miles from Mount Vernon
In the same novel IL is stated that SO
Immensely affected" were the colored
hearers of a young preacher at Williams
burg. that there was such a negro chorus
about the house as might be heard across
the Potomac" the nearest bank OF which
is ffty-seyen miles away.
He makes General Braddock ride out
from Williamsburg The never was there)
fn his own coach. ponderous. emblaz-
oned vehicle" with DIR. Franklin, the
little postmaster of Philadelphia"
fFranklins average weight was 100
pounds), over a muddy road In March,
through half wilderness country of
more than 100 miles. TO dine with Nine Es-
mond in Westmoreiand county, near
Mount Vernon.
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COURT DLASTERS NAflE

TEW know. perhaps, why court plas-
r. ter is SO named. The designation
L comes from the custom, once
prevalent at the English Court,
for ladies' to dot their faces with black
patches of this material. cct into differ
ent patterns. This odd species of personal
adornment. or. as some might now deem
1t. Disagreement. was introduced into
England and France from Arabia. and was
at its height during the reign Of Charles
l. The ladies. old and young. covered
their faces with black spots shaped like
suns. moons. stars. hearts. crosses. and
l0zenges, and some even carried the mode
to the extravagant extent Of shaping the
patches to represent . carriage and
horses.
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fully ignorant OF everything save that he
was making up some of his lost time.
as he was not compelled to stop TO take
on or let of anybody.
But all things must come to an end.
and as the train came to stop just be-
Fourteenth street. the unfortunate victim
released his hold and prepared to SAY
things when
Ding-ding-and the train was of again.
The young man with the baby blue eyes
walked the rest of the journey. with the
one consoling thought that he had at least
saved fare
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
UNCLE DETE'S PHILOSOPHY

n EAR the corner Of Ninth aud F
nj Streets an old darky. whom
i Y everyone calls Uncle Pete has
been conducting bootblacking
establishment for number OF years.
He has many regular patrons. who ap-
parcntly stop to enjoy his droll conversa-
tion rather than to obtain the question
able luster which old Uncle Pete" i'm
parts to ones shoes.
Uncle Pete" has given many ccmical
answers to his customers who delight In
asking him all sorts CT unexpected and
frequently unanswerable questions. The
other day he was working industriousiy
upon the shoes OF patron, when the lat
ter enquired: "'Uncle Pete why don't
you get married."
well, you see. sab. got an ole mud
der, an hab got to do for her. an ef
don't buy her shoes an stockins she
amt got none. Now. ef wuz to git mar
ried, I'd hab to buy dem things for my
wife, an dat would be takin' de shoes an
stockin's right out O. my pore ole mud
der's mouf."
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

Through its aid Miss Marian Speaks. a
pupil at the school. will be allowed TO
enter the Normal School direct from the
Business. a thing previously impossible.
Miss Speaks completed three years Of the
course at the Eastern and intended to
continue her work there until she should
graduate. in order to be able to enter the
Normal School. Owing to the age limit.
however, she found that she would be
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

this year the students have again decided
to be examined under the faculty super
vision as in former years. The only con-
dition that the teaching force insist upon
in adopting an honor system is that each
student pledges himself not to give or re-
ceive information at examinations. and to
report to the dean any member OF the de-
partment who was seen giving or receiv-
ing assistance.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
~APT. JOHN C. CALLBREATH, OF
wrangle, Alaska. is in Washing
. ton In behalf Of bill for the pro-

All. JOf1N y. tA-LbREhih II, Vi
wrangle, Alaska. is in Washing
~ ton in behalf OF bill for the pro-
lection of the salmon. the great
fish of the Northwestern rivers. In talk
on the subject, the captain said:
"These valuable rec salmon are fast
becoming extinct, and, unless the Govern
ment institutes an extensive system OF
hat-heries and private parties are pro-
tected in the output OF their hatcheries,
will in the near future be numbered with
The buffalo. No private party unless pro-
tected in the results Of his industry can
Withstand the enormous pressure of the
great combines. In my case / have ex-
pended small competency in the enter
prise of salmon culture that will In the
end be OF incalculable benefit TO the coun-
try: but unless / am protected in what
produce others will reap where / have
soNn.
There are several things in connection
with salmon propagation that are not
generally understood, except by those en-
gagged In the business. prominent among
which is the necessity OF protecting the
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

His only answer was a chorus of "Oh
fudge!' and more laughter. The dying
soldier settled himself back into his life
less attitude with as much grace as pos
sible. but continued to keep one eye open
for further pranlIs. By this time the whole
show was ION the GO"
The next freak described to the spec
tators was the bearded lady" The
lecturer began in very serious manner
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL.

Thursday Eastern was defeated in the
third game of the inter-high school series
by the team from Central High School. In
their first turn at bat the Easterns pound
ed in three runs, while the Centrals. in
their half met with a goose egg. In the
second the Easterns welded their bats
for another run. while the Centrals were
again blanked.
At this stage of the game 1t certainly
looked as If the Eastern boys would have
everything their own way, as they were in
the lead and were putting up stiff article
OF ball. At the end of the fifth inning the
score stood 5 to 2 in their favor. In the
sixth inning when the Central boys came
to bat they located Briggs for all kinds
of drives. and when the last man was re-
tired Central had chalked up nine runs
After the fourth inning Purcell pitched
gilt-edged ball. and the Easterns were
blanked up to the ninth. when they man
aged to get two runs.
The best play of the day was made by
Repetti, of Eastern. when he pulled down
long. hard drive in right field with one
hand after hard run.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
Central .....0O 9 % 3 o i-1s 20 3
Eastern ........3 0 / 0 o o . IL
Batteries-Purcell and MegufIin; Briggs
and Woodward. Umpire-Mr. Proctor.
Time of game. hours and 10 minutes.
There has been no debating society at
the Eastern for over two years. and Mr..
Swartzell, the principal of the school. is
highly in favor of a society of this kind.
and 1t is probable that one will be formed
during the early part of the next school
term.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY.

The last meeting Of the athletic asso-
citation for the present school year was
held last evening in Jurisprudence Hall.
in the Columbian Law School. The busi-
ness Of the session included the announce
ments OF the board OF directors. with the
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
BUSINESS High HIICI SCHOOL.

The following letter was received by the
principal of the school the other day. 1t
was written by one oflthe most prominent
pupils in the institution. and the young
man was utterly unable to see anything
ludicrous in the note:
Mr.. Davis:
Dear Sir: / have the honor to report
that the cadet trowsers which 1 bought
from Jacob Reed and Sons last fall. have
after due care, gone to pieces in their
seat. Respectfully. -"
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

The Business students have recently
added new song to their list, which is
being sung with great spirit at the base
ball games. 1t is sung to the tune of 1.-THE
Tale of the Kangaroo. The song is as
follows:
''Now hit the ball, Business,
And drive il far away,
For Central must remember
She has met our team today,
We never make error,
When boys begin to play,
So we'll drive old Central under,
And win he pamc fndav
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
GOOD-NATuRED PEOPLE

ltTHE people of this town are
good-natured Sort" said gen.
j tlemau III Government employ.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
HOMES AMONG THE TREES.
The Prevailing Desire for Them En-
nbIes Real Estate Dealers To
Build Up Fine Tracts.

There is In nearly every family
longing for home with shade around
1t. No amount of city distraction can
completely kill it. II may slumber,
but il never dies tits bred In the bone
and born in the blood. In many cases
It seeks its desire Of its own yolition.
In most instances it has TO be stirred
to action. And here IS where the com
panics that develop large tracts Of
land in or near cities do good work,
says the New York World. The fact
that responsible men can take many
acres within a short ride of the bust
ness section, build fine streets and
paycmcnts, put in water mains and
gas and electricity, spend large sums
in advertising; and then sell lots that
will suffice for separate houses, with
few shade trees around them, at
comparatively small sums on easy
terms, shows that after all land near
city is not so expensive when handled
on a large scale.
In or around all cities settlements
built up in this way have become val
liable and beautiful Thousands have
obtained their homes among the trees
4 general good that follows these en-
tcrpri-es II The regularity Of the
streets. The average city in its
growth followed old roads and thus
It's streets became twisted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
New and improved Service to 81
Paul and Minneapolis

Via the North Western Line To fur
Their accommodate its many patrons en-
route to the Twin Cities" from points
north of Milwaukee, the Chicago q
Northwestern Ry now runs Free Re
clining Chair Car on the evening train
Milwaukee, Via Fond du Lac, connect
ing at Appleton jet with train leaving
Manitowoc at APO p. NJ, connecting
with train leaving Appleton Jet, 1928
p. NJ. arriving at st, Paul and Mime
apolis early the next morning, and con
Meeting mt Mcmillan with similarly equ
ped train for Duluth and the Superiors
Like service southbound. This in addi-
ton to the Pullman Sleeping Cars which
are run on the same trains daily between
Fon du Lac and Minneapolis. Apply to
agents Chicago andNorth- Western.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
RAILWAY FARM LAND FREE

In Northern Wisconsin, on the North
Western Line. Low rates and easy
terms of payments. About 400, 600 acres
of choice farm lands Early buyers will
secure the advantage of location on the
many beautiful streams and lakes
which abound with fish and furnish a
never ending and most excellent
water supply, both for family and for
stock
Land is generally well timbered the
sol! fertile and easy of cultivation. Chi
cago, Milwaukee, St Paul, Minneapolis,
Duluth Superior Ashland and numer
GUS other thriving cities furnish good
markets for farm produce.
For further particulars address Geo
w Bell, Land Commissioner, Hudson
Wis, or G. II. McRea, A. q, F. A., St
Paul, Mimi.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
MADNESS IN THE STOKEHOul..
eiremcn the Ocean Liners Are
subject to Species of Mel
anchoIy Madness.

Speaking Of madness, that is one
the stokehole," says a writer in the
Detroit Free Press. Might is the time
when such troubles break loose. The
men lie awake and brood and think
while the tossing of the ship makes
them still more uneasy and the pros
pcct of the next watch in a tempera-
ture of l40 degrees takes the heart
out of them. Then it is that the poor
chaps go out OF their minds. They
rush on deck and instinctively seek
relief from the pent-up heat in their
shattered bodies by plungiug over
board.
Night, also, is the time when the
fights among the crew occur. The men
know that it means irons if caught
at the game SO they choose the dark
est time OF the night.
But such things must be kept from
the ocean traveller. who expects in
these days not only a quick trip with
all the hotel comforts thrown in but
also 20 be spared annoyances Of even
the most trivial kind But II you
pounded this bridge during the early
morning hours for only six months,
you could write book about the things
that happened aboard an ocean grey
hound at night with never an eyelaSh
Of passenger disturbed by the
trouble"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
VOLCANO DIAMONDS.
Gems of Fine Quality Are Sometimes
Found Amidst the Rocks and
Lava Erupted.

Late London mail advices convey the
information that De Beers are about
to send an expedition to the scene of
the recent volcanic disturbances in the
West Indies to look for diamonds, re-
ports the New York Times.
1t is recalled that few years ago,
some large octahedron crystals were
found in Barbados which were later
identified as white spinels, which are
frequently unearthed where diamonds
are, although by themselves, and even
when colorcd, are often very valuable.
The French crown jews contain
spinel ruby Of 56A carats, and another
which was valued at 10000 francs in
1891, one of 2-5 and another of 3A
carats, being each valued at 300 francs.
Small spinels fetch from six francs
to 10 francs per carat; specimen
stones fetch even more 4 stone that
New Guinea gold prospector recently
exchanged for n bottle Of saccharine
pellets was sold in Sydney, \. 5. W.,
for $500.
A popularity Of the spinel is that,
no matter what be the color Of the
stone, the light which is reflected
from the depth Of the gem is always
a pale yellow. A blue spinel has been
consigned as a sapphire, and was re-
turned 10 the consignor, who had it
cut and received more for it than II
would have made had j, really been a
sapphire. A spinel collected by DIR.
Heron is said to weigh 40 pounds.
When spinel crystals are very fine they
are considered gems, and De Beers
think, having been found in large
quantities in St. Lucia, it is not I'M
likely that they will be found in Mar
Unique and St. Vincent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
THE SUBMARINE TORPEDO.
An Interesting Experiment Recently
Made to Determine Ito
Actual Force.

The results Of a recent experiment
in "a caisson, representing section
u the French coast defense ship Henri
". have been made public through the
indi.crctipu Of French officer, says
the New York Post The caissOn was
anchored, and a torpedo charge was
attached 10 its side, about ten feet be
low the surface Of the water, the depth
Mt which torpedo Is expected to strike
vessel The discharge was made by
means Of an electric current worked
from a barge at some distance away.
The equcnccs exceeded all cNpec-
tations, as hole 81 1871 square yurds
was made in the side Of the caissun,
which immediately sank. Internally
the damage extended TO three longi-
tudiual partitions, which were in the
position II coal bunkers In war ships.
The hole in the FIRST partition covered
nearly II fquare yards; the second par
titiuu was shattered, and the third.
which has no corresponding partition
IN Tie Henry ", had two oynlholcs in
IT, one 5X2Mfcct and the other 2MxlH
feet The torpedo charge was the or.
binary one Of from 176 pounds 20 900
pound II is evidence that the best
defense against a torpedo IS distance.
Out ~ IL reach vessel Is safe Con
tact with 81 means humiliation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
OLDEST LIVING ENGINEER.
Now 90 Years Old and Has spent the
Most of His Life at the
Throttle.

Christian Smith, the Oldest living ell
gineer in the country, is spending the
declining years Of his life in quetude
near Harper's Ferry, says the Phi!a-
delphia Record. He is 80 years old,
but still hale and hearty, and fine
specimen of manhood. lie is over SIX
feet in height and erect, and possesses
all Of his faculties. His eyesiPht is as
good as that Of the average person
Of younger years and he does not have
to wear glasses.
Mr.. Smith is the veteran engineer
of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, hay-
ing begun his career on that road in
1882, when horses were used to pull
cars. He has served in the capacity Of
fireman. conductor, engineer, super
visor Of engines and assistant super
visor Of trains. and was also station
agent at Martinsburg and the Relay
up until 1851 He was supervisor Of
engines on the second division Of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad at the time
Of his retirement. Mr.. Smith ran the
first steam engine on the Baltimore
e. Ohio railroad at a speed Of from TX
to eight miles an hour, which was CON
sidered rapid for those days. He in
troduced the sand box in 1896. and in
the following year the headlight. In
1912 link couplers were first used by
him. In 1888 he retired to engage in
the queter and less dangerous yoca-
tion offarming.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
RELIEF in SIN HOURS.

Distressing Kidney I'd Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hou- by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure. ="
This new remedy is n or ut surprise on
account Of its exceeding romptness in
relieving gain in the BLADDER, kidneys
back and every part of the urinary pas
stges in male or female. 1t relieves re
tcntion of water and pain in passingit
almost immediately If you wantquick
relief and cure this is your only semedy.
Sold by F. G. Buerstatte, Druggist, Man
towoc Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17
IDEA OF THE CtSH REGISTER.
1t Came to an ohio Mnn While He
Was watch Ing The Machinery
of an Ocean Steamer

"a hotel keeper watching the ma
chincry Of "A big ocean steamer work
ing In midocean received mental sug-
gesti0n that resulted in the modern
cash register" said c. G. Eakin Of Day
ton. q. "The inventor 81 the first cash
rcgi, tcr was Jake Rittie, a hotel keep
er, ~ Dayton, O., according to the Kan
sas City Times. He was on the way to
Europe several years ago, when he was
invited TO look at the machinery that
propelled the steamer that was con
vcyiug him across the sea. The chief
engineer showed the hotel man the APP
paratus that registered the number Of
revolutions Of the propeller.
Why wouldn't the same idea be
good thing TO keep track Of a cash ac-
count?' the hotel man asked. 4 am ON
my way to Europe, and some 81 my
employees might be robbiug me back IN
Dayton. II ! could invent machine
10 keep cash account would make a
fortune The hotel man hurried home
TO begin work on a cash register He
did not take his trip through Europe,
but took an early steamer homeward
bound.
"Thc modern cash register Is The re
suit 81 the idea the Dayton hotel
man caught while watching the ma
chincry Of an ocean steamer. or
course, Improvements in cash registers
nrc made every month, but the princi-
PIE Of all Of them is the same"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17

The month Of February, 1856, was in
one aspect the most remarkable in
the worlds history. IT had no full
moon, January had two full moons,
and 80 had March, but February had
none, Do you realize whit a rare
thing In nature II was? II had not
occurred since the creation Of the
world and IT, win not occur again, ar
cording TO the computation Of astron-
omera for . zoo GOO Nnnrs-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-07-17

IN recent communication TO the
British Institution ~ Electrical En-
giuccrs Mr. Leonard Joseph reported
the following unusual occurrence:
During thunder storm wild goose
was so-u 10 fan TO the ground, APP
parrutly directly out Of the storm
clouds After the storm was over an
examination revealed the body ~ an
other goose at some distance from
the first The only wounds found
upon the birds were narrow cut on
the neck ~ one and a small puncture
at the point whore the neck joins the
body IN the other At these points
the feathers were slightly siugcd.
Both birds proved prcfcctly tit for
the table