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What Becomes OF Old Shoes.

Few persons know. or care particu'
larly. what becomes Of the thousands
unon thousands Of pairs Of old shoes
that i:!.p-ov.dcnt New Workers cast
aside c"c.y day. When they buy new
footwear. nirc out Of ten persons leave
their old shoes In the stGsc where they
make their purchase. thinking. no
doubt, that tie "cast offs" are OF no
further use ard fit only for the city'i
refuse heap. Not so. however. for oid
shoes are n source OF income and BEN
eft TO thousands Of persons. In the
first place, the clerks In the large
stores collect all the old shoes turned
over TO them by customers. and every
few days cc!I them for 4 small sum
pair 20 regular dealers In them. While
the amount received by the clerk for
single pair Is iEconsiderablc. his week
" income Is substantially increased by
his aggregate receipts from this source.
Sc. Sc ard even S. week being moth
ing unusual for clerks In the largest
shoe stores TO obtain. The dealer
makes n snug sum by having the old
shoes repaired and then selling them
10 the poor OF this city and the negroes
of the South. To the latter class by
far the greater part OF the supply
goes.-Ncw York Tribune.
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is said to be the great advantage over
the other self-loading weapons.
purso to Contain the Keys.

It Is common for persons to use Key
ring and chain to secure a number o,
keys together, and such connection pre-.
vents their loss and enables them to &c
readily found when carried In the
pocket with other articles. A knife.
various kinds Of charms, smokers
utensils and other requisites for gen.
tleman's use are often attached to ths
ring with the keys, the articles being
sometimes Of considerable value ana
liable to be seriously injured By rust
or dampness. There Is also tendency
to wear out the pocket In combining
all these implements in n bunch. as
they seldom lie fat In the pocket. Ben
damin F. Griscom has designed the
purse shown in the drawing as pro-
tection to both the pocket and Its con.
tents. II is formed OF two sections OF
leather Of oval shape. sewn together at
the sides. with m opening at one end'
through which the chain connects Wild
the ring. the opposite end having o
snap button to secure the loose faps
when the keys are not In use. When o
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Chair Of Sc. Augustine.

The chair Of st. Augustine. IN the
Royal Museum at Canterbury. which
Is claimed by the Bishop Of Hereford
on behalf Of the vicar and church war.
dens Of Stanford Bishop. says the Lon.
don Daily Graphic. was purchased b.?
the late Mr.. James Johnston from the
sexton of Stanford Bishop Church.
who had rescued 1t from being convert
ed into firewood. 1t was afterward
used as q garden seat. and on the
death Of Mr.. Johnston the chair passed
into the hands Of Mr.. e. Cocks John.
stone. by whom It was presented to
Canterbury. The present holders OF
the relic strongly object to part with
1t, on the ground that the proper place
for st. Augustine's chair Is IN the city
where he founded his first See. The
chair Is believed to have been used by
St. Augustine on the occasion OF his
conference with the early Christian
bishops somewhere In the neighbor.
hood Of Stanford Bishop. 1t Is made
entirely of oak. and Is devoid Of nails
or metal work, and Is declared to be q
typical specimen Of the work Of the
carpenter In the first six centuries OF
Roman rule In Europe. corresponding
in style and construction with q Ro'
man solium or chair Of authority. 1t
Is Oblong in figure. the outside meas.
urement giving th!rty-two inches in
breadth and twenty-five inches from
front - back, and It Is deep backed.
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sELF.loAoINc PISTOL.
New wespon Just Inrroduced Into shs
Belgian Army.

New wespon Just Introduced Into shs
Belgian Army.
The famous National Arm Works OF
Liege. In Belgium. have for several
years been carrying on trials In the
manufacture Of self-loading firearms.
and u self.loading pistol. Of tie So
called Browning system, invented by
the above works. has proven to be OK
such IN efficiency that the whole Bel
gian Cavalry regiments have been
equipped with this weapon.
Up to the year 1903 the self.loading
mechanism had only been applied to
shoulder weapons (rihes). but during
that year several manufacturers Of fire.
arms tried to apply this mechanism
also to pocket pistols. and not without
success. The first known self.loading
pIsto, was that invented by and named
after Bergmann.G Gaggenau. followed
soon by similar inventions Of Kromar,
Borchardt and others. But all these in'
ventors used the retrospective gas pres.
sure Of the firing for the mechanical
action Of opening. dlscharging. loading
and shutting. An improvement in this
system has now been made In the
Browning pistol. The entire weapon 70
made Of steel. The barrel has calibre
OF 7.65 millimeters. and length OF
lO2 millimeters. while the whole
weapon Is 163 millimeters long. The
hard.lead cartridges are copper-nickel
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wise lIneal descendant OF Chief Toba.
guss, the great sachem Of one OF the
most powerful of island tribes.
More than eighty years Of age. for
half d century this patriarch vas the
guide. philosopher and friend Of the
little handful Of tribal survivors Of the
primal Un-ca-chogue stock. In all
matters Of boundary disputes. social
usages. religion and politics. Chief
Ward was the supreme Judge.
Although not able himself to read. 1t
was he who urged upon the authorities
the necessity Of supplying the reser.
vatIon with a suitable school house
and q competent white man teacher.
1t was he who built the church and
insisted that every man, woman and
child Of the reservation. numbering
about 100 souls, attend with becoming
regularity.
Chief Wards successor Is to be cho-
sen by popular vote Of the remnants
Of the once powerful tribe. They will
meet on the second Sunday Of June
next. on the reservation grounds on the
banks Of the River Forge. and with
songs and speechmaking elect wor-
Thy follower Of such 4 worthy sachem.
The present and most logical candi-
date for the high and sacred office Is
"Mesh." otherwise known as "Dea-
con-" Bradley. another descendant OF
the parent Un-ca-chogue stock. a man
Of great force Of character and inau-
ence with his people. understanding
well their needs. The nominated chief
was born and raised on the reservation
and seldom moves very fur from his
home.
A visit to the Poose-pah-tuck colony
Is interesting. 1t may be reached by
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A discriminating Jury.

In little Western town. the other
day. the most popular citizen sound
ly whipped tough character. and to
vindicate the majesty Of the law the
offender was brought up for trial. The
jury were out about two minutes.
Well" said the judge. what have
the jury to say" May 1t please the
court" responded the foreman. Eve.
the jury. find that the prisoner Is not
guilty OF hittin' with intent to kill. but
simply to pa:alyze: and he done it,
The verdict was received with mp.
plausc. and TIE prisoner received IN
ovatiOn.-Argonaut.
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of the sachem. In an interview for the
Herald. There are few Of US left.
and we stand together with brotherly
affection. You know, Long Island
,, was peopled by Indians all the way
from Kings County on the west. where
the Canarsie tribe was located. away
to Montauk Point. where the SHINE
cocks and Montauks held forth.
The Rockaways were where Hemp
stead and Newtown now are, the Mer-
ricks weIe in the middle island. the
Massapeluas where Isl!p stands, the
Matinecocks e the Glen Cove and
Huntington districts. The Nesaquakes
at Stony Brook. tie Sctaukets at Wad-
Ing River. the Corchaugs by Peconic
Bay, the Manhassets near Shelter ISL
and. etc. The latter tribe was per-
haps tie most powerful. being able
to put no less than 500 fighting men in
the field. but our tribe. the inca
cheques. were likewise warlike and
possessed of riches both in lands and
seawan - that Is. Indian money - the
wampum. or white. and pague. or the
black. currency Of the tribes. The for
mer was made from the stock or stem
Of the periwinkle. quantities Of which
are to be found about here, and the
latter cut from the purple heart OF the
quohaug. or hard shelled clam.
$50 rich was the island In this
money that throughout the State It
was known as Sea-wan-:iacky. or ISL
and of Shells-in other words. riches
and. Of course. it was the object OF re-
peated invasions by the mainland
tribes who coveted this wealth.
Years ago the Indians on the re-
serve lived in wigwams. but with the
coming of outsiders and the inter
marriage OF Africans and Indians the
remnants Of the tribe took to cot
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Restrain tho Nuisance.

It Is proposed to tax posters In New
York. and legislation Is now being
sought for this purpose. The idea IS
to regulate the business and make 1t
less faring and obtrusive. to the detri-
ment Of the landscape. The measure
Is not prohibitive in its provisions. but
II is so framed that posters and bills
may be displayed on the condition that
a tax be paid on them at the rate OF
one cent for each two square feet OF
surface. OEe-third Of this revenue Is
to 60 to the State and two.thirds TO
the county where the poster Is dis
played. This is no new thing. Posters
are taxed in every country In Europe.
and Chose countries are benefited In
more ways than one. The tax has been
found to have a restraining influence
in various directions. and the posters
do not cover all outdoors.-Bost0r lic--
aid
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General Charee's Little Daughter.

General Chaffee has little daugh.
ter vino Is at school not many miles
from New York City who has asked
her father one favor when he returns
from China-she wants beautiful
embroidered Chinese parasol. Not one
Of the paper kind that may be found
anywhere. but a really beautiful silk
parasol that she can keep until she Is
a grown woman. Whether the father
can grant this request Is doubtful. He
has opposed looting In every form
since he has been In China. and has
objected even TO making many pur-
chases of Chinese goods. He bought
a number Of beautiful pieces Of en-
broidery soon after he reached China,
but as they were packed ready to send
home the trunk was broken into and
the embroideries stolen.-New York
Times.
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der the chief. who is also first deacon
Of our church. Mesh Bradley was
second deacon till the death Of my
father, the sachem Of the tribe. and
now Deacon Bradley Is the most like.
~ successor. He Is q good man and
beloved by all the tribespeople both
here on the reserve and elsewhere. for
many Of Us are scattered.
Every June we have a reunion. and
sometimes our brothers from other
tribes Join Us. Last June was the
farewell Of my father to his people
for he foresaw his end and bade one
and all goodby. 1t was n very AFFECT
ing scene. and will long remain in the
memory Of the younger generation
This coming June we will have anoth
er reunion and elect our chief. Thu:
is our tribal interest kept up and ou'
people held together" - New "
Herald.
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Chenp Coronation Seats.

A searcher in by-past records writes
to the effect that seats at coronations
were not always SO difficult to secure
rs they Will be at the ceremony OF the
crowning OF King Edward VII. At the
coronation OF Edward /. seats could he
obtained for farthing. Al the ccrc-
monies Of Henry WILL. Edward VI.
and Queen Mary the price was sroat.
AZ Queen Elizabeth's the charge rose
to sixpencc. From that time the price
gradually rose from shilling to ten
guineas, which was reached at the cor.
onation OF George III. At Queen Vic
toria's coronation tho rates for seats
in thu Abbey was much hiShcr.-l'a!l
Mall Gazette.
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JOHN WINTHROP'S DEFEAT.
4 Nopsl.
JEAN KATE LUDLUM.
'c,rrn,eaT. RorEar soxxEn's soSs. Isso

dial. although thoroughly courteous
voice. II regret most heartily that
circumstances are such as they are.
1t would afford me much pleasure to
grant your wish, but rs Mr.. Winthrop
sees no new way out Of the matter. I
fear 1t must stand as 1t Is. ! yielded
to your wish to meet US here when
communicated by your husbands law.
yer. greatly against my inclination. be-
cause 1t looked so utterly impossible Of
bringing better results. and a refusal
Is hard at the best Of times. Never
theless. as stated before. I desire al
ways to be just. and I acceded to your
wish. II there should come any better
adjustment In the future. I. among
your friends. shall be much gratifed.
OF course. as you say, you know little
of business. and what Is simplest JUS
tice may appear very hard to you"
II thank you" said Alecia. quietly.
"for your courtesy. Mr.. Earle. I. too.
wish there might have been q better
ending. ! asked for justice and you
feel that you have been just from the
first. 1t may not so appear to me
being a woman and knowing so little
of business-out II you are convinced
o. your right have nothing further to
say. wish you both good morning.
She had risen and the two men with
her. still exceedingly proud and quiet
in her beauty. not SO much rs the
quiver Of an eyelash proving how sore
ly she was hurt. She turned toward
the door, John Winthrop crossing to
open it for her. the slow. cold words
upon her lips. bending her head gra-
ciously to them as queen might do.
Though she were wounded to the death
she would still be proud.
Il have tried. but have signally
failed" she said. in passing John Win
throp at the doorway. II think 1t is
to You that I owe my failure. Mr.. Win
throp"'
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like Corchaugs on the north Of them.
As approach is made toward the
Forge River, however, there are EVIL
dences of kindlIer bounty Of nature.
The reservation itself Is fruitful. rec
tansular plot, about ITO acres In ex-
tent, partly under cultivation. 1t Is
owned by the Indians in absolute COM
monwealth.
There are q church and q school
house, together with the several little
cottages scattered about over the fer
tile slopes. all in contrast with the
grand mansions Of the summer So
journers, whose turrets and gables
are seen beyond the Forge River and
over toward the purple sea.
The original grant Of the reservation
reads like a page Of history, and Is o
document Of interest, as well as pic
turesque rs a specimen Of English as
she is wrote"
Jacob Ward. son Of the late sachem,
IL a man who takes pride In preserving
the ancient spirit Of the tribe. and re-
lates with enthusiasm the history OF
the Long Island Indians. His cottage
on the reservation Is in the centre Of
large plot Of ground, which he cult
Yates In summer. He Is known as the
r best hunter on the reserve. Deer. fox
rabbit, grouse. partridge. quail, rae
coon, opossum. mink and muskrai
abound in the neighborhood. and In
the winter season the Indians exist on
the fruits Of the rife and trap. Pow
erty may reign. but none Is too poor
to own q good rife and q well trained
setter.
I'VE are,all one family" said the son
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q fair sand and shell road from the
railway station at Mastic, which Is
something more than half way from
New York to Montauk Point. the east
ern extremity Of Long Island. The
Indians, however. true to their tribal
Instincts. prefer the trail which leads
In a circuitous way along the Suk'a-
neck River. In attempting to follow
this difficult trail was quickly lost in
the great rolling sand dunes. thatched
with ragged fir and scrub oak and car
peted with pine needles and purple
wintergreen.
1t is q ghostly jungle. without one re-
lieving evidence Of the handicraft OF
man. One expects almost Mt any mo-
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plated. and weigh 4S grains. contain
ing OF grains Of smokeless powder
The efficiency Of the pistol Is 50 great
that at q distance Of 120 feet the ball
still pIerces two-inch thick oak board,
The magazine can receive seven shafE
cartridges. but by pulling one Of them
into the barrel by means Of the sledga
eight cartridges may be provided for'
The pistol is extremely fat, the exter
ior diameter of the barrel being only
fifteen millimeters. nm advantage on
account Of which the weapon Is also
appreciated In Belgium BY tourists and
bicycle riders. The mechanism Of tho
pistol Is worked throughout by an In.
genious system Of springs. and this
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Automobiles in E-IEiuin

All owners Of automobiles in Eel.
GUM have now to pay IN annual tax.
For cars up TO six horse power the rate
Is fifty francs per year: over six horse
power sixty francs. The penalty for
n false declaration Is 100 francs and
from one to three days Imprisonment.
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r,ept to stumble upon band Of Mon
tauks and Un.ca-chogues In council OF
war, smokin: the pipe OF peace and
swearing eternal enmity to the envious
Massapiquas on the west. and the war.
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What Napoleon Escaped.

There never used to be SO much
competition In brains rs there is now.
II Napoleon was living in this cen.
tury lie would probably be dry sood-
clerE.-New York Press.
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PROTECTS BOTH POCKET AND CONTENTS.

key or other utensil is needed the purse
is withdrawn from the pocket by pull
OIL the chain. the flaps being then
pulled apart and the ring allowed to
drop out for selecting the desired arti-
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JACOB WARD, IINEAL DESCENDANT OF THE FIRST GisANo
s.caEM BY THE HIS FOREFATHERs

tases. Famous Queen Becky was the
last Of the tribe TO cling to her wig
wan in preference to the white mans
mode Of shelter.
I'VE are ruled by three trustees IN
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~ FAD Is the sachem Of the
Poose-pah-tucks. Long live
the new sachem! A few
weeks ago. in the little reser'
vation cemetery near Mastic. on the
south shore Of Long Island. midway
toward the eastern end. there was laid
away with all pomp and honors beft'
ting his dignity. Richard Ward. other
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II is a iavori,c business aphorism that
three partners were never known 10 get
along.
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A Forbidden Language

In Poland 1t Is 4 penal O!fcnsc to
speak Polish in any public resort.
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The Austrian parliament has q wait
cr among its members.
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A full grown elephant Gin carry three
tons on its back.
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with closed sides or acOns to support
the arms. There are evidences. also.
that it formerly possessed q board on
which to rest the feet.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-04

SEE the Spring line of University
shoes for men, all feathers, one price.
Hirschman'
THE fact that Bryan will be here
may now be positively announced.
Nothing remains but to select the
date for his coming.
A COMPANY has been formed at
Warrington to put in another tele-
phone line. There are already two of
these in that town but the Home
company over there got as bad as the
Bell after 1t became established once
and the patrons are calling for help.
FROM every town which is TO be
visited by the Varsity Glee aud Man
dolin club comes assurances that the
men will be royalty welcomed and
feted. The men who go along will
have the incest time that they ever
experienced unless all signs fail.
GEORGE MORROW has been nomi-
mated by the Fairmont prohibitionists
as their candidate for mayor at the
coming city election. 1t Is expected
that this election will be the warmest
that has ever been seen in that city.
THE civil service commission an
nounces that civil service examina-
tions will be held dt Pdrkersburg,
Charleston and Fairmont March LIST
for the following Positions Chief Of
the bureau of paint industry, depart
ment Of agriculture, chemist, agricul-
tural department and horseshoer and
blacksmith, quartermaster's depart
ment United States army.
SIMPLY because the Biddles had
been shot to death on Friday was no
reason why the Fairmont police
should not be on the lookout for them
on Saturday. The Times says they
were alert at that time. However
the vigilant officers up there have
learned by this time that they wont
be able to get any of the fat reward
for the capture of these outlaws.
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SEE Hirschman' for all kinds {
lace curtains.
THOSE who have to travel through
the country say the Geld is more
penetrating now than it has been at
any time this Winter. Crossing the
hills one encounters keen wind
that adds to the discomfort of being
out.
THE entertainment to be given at
the Opera House this evening is one
tof the best farce comedy attractions
on the road this season. There are
no coarse jokes, suggestive illusions
or questionable pranks such as often
spoil farce comedy performances.
.lhe music is pretty, the company
capable, the speeialties ingenious
and amusing to degree.
WEAVER, the grocer, makes a spe-
cialty of the famous Gold Medal
-four and sells it at 65 cents per
sack. Housekeepers all know the
excellence of this brand. He also
carries Golden Key, Minnhaha, Su
preme, Ceresota and Camelia You
can always get what you want.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-04

| Now for the Improvements which
were to follow the granting of the
| franchise.
THE ground hog saw his shadow
and the weather has been very bad
ever since.
No reputable newspaper takes sides
against Admiral Schley. The New
York Sun is the type Of those attack
ing him.
On Wednesday evening a lodge OF
Elks will be established in Waynes-
burg. Several members of the local
lodge are expected to be present and
give the Greene county lads a fair
start into the order.
THE Board which is expected to
select site for permanent army
camp is now In session at Washington
but that body is not expected to make
a final selection very soon. When
they do people in this section hope
they will pick Oakland.
OLD clothes made to look as good
as new by George Weibel, the dyer and
cleaner. 424 Front Street
Buy Dollars worth of goods and
get lob granulated sugar for 50e at
Werner, Fortney d Cos department
store.