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he Electric Line. 7"
RAILROADS.

DOODLE TRACK BETWEEN WASHINGTON
AND BALTIMORE.
THE BEST WAY TO BALTIMORE. ASNAfo'
LIS u 8. NAVAL ACADEMY.
BAGGAGE CHECKED FREE.
Electric palace cars from White House Station
!15th ard SITS. NORTHEASTO
For Northumberland 600. $50. 200 100
500; $40 900. $50 1000 1922 III I 90 and
II 80 In. 1900 noon. 1890. loo. 80, 2:OO
$50. 500 800. 100 4:30. 800. $50. Goo
$50. 200, 7:3o. $3.50. $50. '1O:3O and '11:31
pm. daily.
For Anna polis-e:3o. 40. $50. $50. $50 and
II 30 am; 1890. 80. ESQ. $50 43O. 49,
$50. 100 0:30 and oil :35 Pm. daily.
Indicates local trains. All others are limited
stopping only at Naval Academy Junction. No
walking hiring Of cabs necessary.
Fares One way. Round trip.
To Baltimore .... Toe $l.25
To Annapolis and U. s.
Naval Academy. Toe Sl.-o
All H street cars run direct to White House
Station.
Ticket office at 14th and n. Y. ave. northwest
and at White House Station. 18th and II SITS.
NORTHEAST. Telephone N. 1908.
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SeaboardAirL inePailway.

TICKET OFFICE. 1927 PENNA. AVE.
EOTICE.-Following schedule not guaranteed.
o:o5 AM. DAILY-Seaboard Mail. Through
coaches and Pullman sleepers to Savannah and
Jacksonville. Through sleeper Washington TO
Hamlet and Hamlet to Atlanta Dining cars.
600 PM. DAILY-Seaboard Express. Coaches
and Pullman to Savannah. Jacksonville Tampa.
Atlantis, BIRMINGHAM. Memphis. Dining cars.
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PORTABLE FAN.
Quickly Cools and Dries the Face
After SHAVING

Up-to-date barber shops will in the near
future be equipped with portable fan
for cooling and drying the face after
shaving. an illustration Of which is shown
here. 1t should also prove equally as val
liable at seashore resorts where women
find it difficult to obtain means of drying
the hair after bathing. 1t comprises re-
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volving fan, which is operated by clock
spring cog gearing in conjunction with a
portable support and controlled by a
spring brake to govern the motion of the
air fan. The revolving fan is surrounded
by funnel or wire screen. The revolv-
ing fan. thus held in the hand is placed
near the face and moved about the head
projecting a current of air which quickly
dries the face. BY means. of a handle the
fan is easily manipulated and held in
various positions.
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ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.

ANNAPOLIS. NIL.
Department of Arts and Sciences Of the Univer.
silly OF Maryland.
Established 1896 Classical and scientific col
lege courses leading to degrees. Special advan.
tages for students purposng to study law or
medicine. Military department under army officer.
Also preparatory school for boys fitting for st.
Johns or other colleges. Term begins Sept. l6.
Address THOMAS FELL. LID.
tvfa-fu II, ca oct IL
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Observation-Disclosures

NOTE.-Published only Information. and not
400 PM-c. l. o. LIMITED. daily-rast vesti-
hule train. Pullman sleepers to Louisville.
Cincinnati Indianapolis. Chicago and st.
Louis. Connection for Virginia Hot Springs.
Pullman cars Louisville to Nashville. Mem
phis and New Orleans Dining cars. a Ia
carte service.
l1:1O P.M.-F. F. Y. LIMITED. daily-Pullman
sleepers to Cincinnati. Lexington and Louis
vile. Compartment sleeping to Virginia
Hot Springs week days. Dining car. Ia
carte service. Pullman sleepers Cincinnati to
Chicago and st. Louis and Louisville to Mem
phis. Nashville and New Orleans.
Reservations and tickets at 5lS Pennsyleania
avenue 1929 street stree and me new Union station;
Cab Service and Main 1886 or 22O8 for O. & O..
Ticket ONCE.
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Atlantic Coast Lime.

July 1. 1905.
Eotice.-These departures and connections are
not guaranteed.
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cars to jacksonville.
3:45 pm daily-Sleepine cars to Jacksonville
Fla: Port Tampa. Fla: Augusta. Ga: Charles
ton. 8. c., and Wilmington. y. c. Through
coaches to Jacksonville. UNEXCELLED DIN
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For tickets and all Information anplv at the
OFFICE OF THE LINE 1910 NEW YORK AVE.
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Wilmington " G.
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Bliss Electrical School

; BI1SS EV@CtF1CaI SCHOOL
Is the Oldest and hes. school in the world teach
ing electricity exclusively. Theoretical and
practical course complete In year. Students
actually construct dynamos. motors and electri-
cal Instruments Graduates hold good positions
In the electrical industries throughout the world
SIXTEENTH year opens September 30. New quar-
tiers and equipment. Boarding and day
students. Cataiogssent free on request. Visitors
welcome. Take Briehtwood ave. car to District
line or B. & O. trains to North Takoma railroad
station. auJ-tf
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

N. B.-Following- schedule figures published
only as information and are not guaranteed.
For Atlanta. Birmingham. Mobile. New Or.
am. and II 90 pm. daily.
For Roanoke. Knoxville. Chattanooga. Mem
phis. New Orleans. 10:45 pm. daily.
For Columbia. Charleston. Augusta. Aiken.
Savannah Jacksonville and Florida points. 4:lo
pm. daily.
Tourist cars for California tri-weekly. 4:10 pm.
Local for Harrisonbnrg. 7:50 am. daily. AIS
and for Characteristics. Sis am and IS D. a
daily. Frequent trains to and from Bluemont.
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Randolph-Macon Academy Ro ysGn vs
Branch of the Randolph Macon system Lo.
Gated in Valley Of Virginia. northern end $780,.
600 in gifts reduces cost to $3.50 yea ar: Scholar.
CHARLES l.. MELTON. A. NJ. Principal
{rCQ-2Gf eSu
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National
University
Law School.
Evening Sessions
Exclusively.
Opens October 1st, 1908.

Practical three years course leading to degree
Of master Of laws: the degree Of bachelor of
laws can he secured at end of second year.
For catalog. application blanks. etc. apply
in person or by mail to the dean. 1881 F st.
L. telephone NJ 6413. au13tose1-2S
FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOOL-CLASSES ALL
grades. and private lessons: easy method to pro-
nonnce we'll. speak. read. understand MILE. ".
PRUD'HOMME 314 Ind. NV. (car lines).
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The Berlitz School of Languages.
723 14th st. NV. TRIAL LESSONS FREE
GRAND PRIZES. ST. LOUIS. 'O4: LlEGE. 'O5
French. German Spanish etc. Native teachers
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
WASHINGTON AND POTOMAC STEAMBOAT
COMPANY.
STH STREET WHARF.

Steamer HARRY RANDALL. - Monday and
Wednesday at 4 pm, for lower Potomac land
iags Oils to Lower Machodoc creek. Saturday
at am. for Landings between Glymont and
Nomini.
Steamer WAKEFEID-Sunday. Tuesday and
Colonial Beach and Mattox creek.
Steamer ESTELLE RANDAI.L-Daiiy at 1850
am. for Glymont and intermediate points. Sun.
day. Tuesday and Thursday to Grinders IN add.
ton Return trip same day.
Schedules subject to tide and weather. and 70
change without notice.
W. =. CARNE. IT.. Genl Passenger Agt.
Dyo-o
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WINCHESTER INN,
Winchester. Va. Open all the year: So and up.
au1-30t G. c. SHEPARD.
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The criminal class Of London number
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WANTED-COUNTRY BOARD.

WANTED-BOARD ON FARM BY MIDDLE
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FAUQUIER INSTl TUTE
FOR YOUNG LADIES.

Warrenton. Va. The 49th session begins Sept.
"a 1oOS Situated in Piedmont region OF vir-
gnia IS miles from Washington limited and
thorough home school. Rates. 5000 upward. Cata-
logue GEO G. BUTLER. A. NJ. Prin.. Box q.
W. tn til sa oct 10
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BOARD IN PICTURESQUE NOUN
tain section; three quarters mile from station;
excellent fare: good water; no mosquitoes; ba IT,
ing; riding. driving. tennis: circular free. ".
+. MONEY. Campbell. Albemarle Co., Va.
je13-sa&Sutf
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MAPLEWOOD, sG Gsnso5 ;l lcsop Pa no..
Philadelphia. Wakes up Boys to duties Of life
Prepares 40 Boys for college business. 47th
year Fine. large gym. Excellent dept. for Little
Boys. Large, comfortable rooms: Good table: Man
uai training Box &c. J. SHORTIIDGE. AN. Yale
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No Buildings in 1880.

Square 2S3. between 9th. 10th, B streets
and Virginia avenue, was of but one lot
when, in 1877, 1t was vested in Mr.. Young,
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HOTEL DIR00W@0@,

Ocean end South Carolina ave-: best location:
center Of all attractions: elevator: large. cool
I"oms en- suite: with private baths fine pogehes;
rates. $40 to $3.50 weekly Open all year.
Booklet w F. SHAW
::iOf 10
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Entrance from Beach, bathing from house.
l. E X I'm G TO N

Pacific and Arkansas aves. one square from
station. 100 yds. from beach. new million dollar
pier and all attractions; hotel property extends
TO beach; free use of lighthouses :'rcmises
running water In bedrooms; public and private
baths: ocean view: choicest table supplied from
famous Lexington farm: white service: positively
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daily; SATURDAY to Monday. SO. Special Septem-
Der rates. Write for Illustrated booklet
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GLEN MANOR-REMODELED. NEWLY FURN,
ideal home; large. shady grounds lawn tennis:
porches; near electric steam cars early break-
fast for of6ceholders: exceptional table: 81 wk
up: special family rate. n. HAYES. Forest Glen
Md: George Washington Hotel. 18th & NY. ave.
ives 3Ots6
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VIE long-continued hot weather.
the unusual activity OF the
various insect pests that have
required the constant spplica-
tim nf tho ..n,,nna ~ r>o.-o.,-
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Australian Meat.

Mince fine. lean portions of any kind OF
cooked meats. removing all skin and
gristle. Season with salt, pepper and
powdered allspice. With corned meat omit
the salt. Pound in a mortar. adding
little butter. When quite smooth. press
into pots and cover with clarified butter.
Potted Mushrooms.
To one quart Of mushrooms allow .
half cupful butter. Place together in .
clean saucepan over the fire and simmer
gently until the butter is slightly brown
ed. During this part OF the cooking.
watch closely. stirring frequently. As
soon as the butter has colored push back
on the fire and simmer gently for twenty
minutes Pack the mushrooms in wide
mouthed shallow earthen jars, and hav-
ing clarified some butter by melting and
letting any sediment sink to the bottom.
pour over the mushrooms to cover. These
will keep for some time in a cool place
and may be served cold or reheated.
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GALEN HALL.

HOTEL. AND SANATORIUM,
Atlantic City. n. ].
few weeks in comfortable and elegant
house. with every modern convenience and supe-
rior table and service. will be a great restorer
Raths for pleasure health for ladies and gen
tlemen. with trained attendants only.
Information of Mr. Foster. 1893 Pa.
au20:'0t.12 +. L. YOUNG; General Manager.
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CEDAR VIEW BOARDING HOUSE AT WILL
kersons wharf: fine boating. bathing. fishing
and grabbing plenty OF fresh vegetables eggs.
butter. milk and fried chickens daily: terms
SO to IS per week. W. s. WILKERSON, VIII
kersons p. o.. Va. Open until October
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THE LOUDOUN." IN THE MOUNTAINS:
modern conveniences;' hrst-class accommoda-
tons: livery In connection. Address, JNO. d.
CHAPLIN. Bluemont. Va. jy2S-tu. tn. &. Su-1St
VERY ACCESSIBLE 90 MI FROM WASH. VIA
Bluemont: valley. mt. aud water scenery: shad-
ed grounds and drives: automobling. nshing.
boating and swimming: spring beds: chil.
dren: daily mail. r. F. D.; telephone: good fare;
fresh meats: milk. fruits fowls; q Pr VIZ TIL
Now: circular Star ONCE. or MAURICE CAS-
TLEMAN. Castleman's Ferry. Clarke Co.. Va.
fe29-o0t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
characteristics as a. boy. Referring

characteristics as boy. Referring
to his childhood. Colonel Barker said:
Dick Garner never seemed to study
In the school room. but always knew
his lessons. AS a. school boy he was
eccentric and Invariably into some mis-
chief OF an Innocent nature. He played
pranks on his sch oolmates and on the
teacher. Withal he was companions
able. and his fun making was accepted
IN the spirit In which 1t was intended,
and he made no enemies. He had a
Wonderful memory. He seemed to re-
member all that he read, and had the
faculty OF telling 1t we'll. He was
good on composition. and wrote blank
verse while In school. When I knew
him his ambition was to become a ply
slcian. He was In love with anatomy.
Illustrating his fondness for natural
science. he drew pictures of animals
and birds. I have seen him make bur-
RED sketches. too. OF his teacher
IN the school room, giving to the pic
lures comcal features that empha-
sized originality and ingenuity. Free
qnent'y would find these pictures on
my desk, tiarner's Idea being to m-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
lassed as peculiar genius and at.

cassed as peculiar genius and at
was only a plain Virginia lad and was
blessed with only meagre comforts. In
1861, when thirteen years of age. lie
went with his parents to East Tenncs-
see.
The family located at Blountville,
in Sullivan county. ten miles west of
Bristol. Blountville, although but n
village was the county seat of Sui
livan county, and was for many years
one of the more important points on
the old stage coach line. which was
the principal highway of travel he
tween the east and south prior to tho
coming OF railroads.
Young Garner entered school al JEFF
ferson Academy, at Blountville, soon
after the family came to East Ten
nessee. lie was pupil there until
1854 when, imbued with the spirit that
characterized the brave soldiers of the
South during the Civil War; he did
not wait for a time when he would
be old enough 10 do soldiers part,
but volunteered to Join tho Southern
army.
After few months of soldering he
with others of the command. was made
a prisoner of war, and was carried ia
Camp Chase, and afterwards TO John
sons Island, Here his patriotism to-
ward the South WAS held in check
/ until TOO late to count Cor ANYTHING
I'm service.
\ or Investigating Mind.
4 After the close of the war he Went
| 70 Kentucky. where he pursued hi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
studies and prepared himself for the

studies and prepared himself for the
duties OF teacher. He later taught
school for several years. At the age
Of twenty-four years he married Miss
M. y. Gross, of Covington, Ky. whom
he first met while engaged as a
teacher In the Bluegrass State.
Professor Gamers sister, Mrs. A. IT.
Welsh, who resides at Watauga, Tenn,
when asked for information regarding
the childhood Of her distinguished
brother said: From early childhood
he showed an investigating turn OF
mind. He seemed constantly. az
knew him, to be searching for the why
and wherefore of things. lle was
not only fond Of study. but was pos
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Mathers Social News.

4 90 7LSPecldl 10 IHe IImes-D1spatCh.I
F MATTHEWS C. H. VA, February S.-
Miss Willie Kirwan is visiting her sis
ter. Mrs. Clarence Kirwan. In Balti-
more.
Rev. H. II, Moore, former pastor OF
Westville and Holly Grove Churches.
now living in Kentucky. is visiting
Mrs, Moore's parents in the county.
Miss Sue GwathMey, OF NIiddlesex,
spent the week with Miss Ellen Doug.
las Garnett, and attended tho drama
llage on Monday night.
~ Miss Virginia Btllups and Mrs. Cur.
tbs Brown left for Baltimore Tuesday,
Rey eeMs Gm ths I h1e a. MIST 81 q,
Mrs. Thomas Hudgins. at Hudgins. has
left for his home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
SPENDING LIFE With
MONKEYS TO LEARN
THEIR LANGUAGE
Professor Garner Studying Gus
toms and Language OF Monkeys
in Jungles of Africa.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA BOY
Native OF abingdon and Spent
Early Lie There and i'll
Tennessee.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA BOY
'tspeeial 10 The Times-plspatch.1


BRISTOL, February Sin the much
tina. has been said III recent years
about the adventures and experiments
of professor Richard l.. Garner the
now famous student of the language
and customs of monkeys, there has
been little or nothing said to identify
the man, and the, question naturally
arises, Who is this man of unique ideas,
and what OF his life?
The man among thousands of scien-
lists who has undertaken to demon
strate that monkeys talk and reason:
that they are. after all. perhaps only
9 little lower in the scale of intelli-
gence than man himself; and who has
really made remarkable progress in his
efforts TO show that his conception of
that species of the animal kingdom IS
not without the semblance of reason
ing faculties, must himself possess a
striking and peculiar order of genius,
and one that is indeed worthy of
etudy.
This man, who in his childhood was
veaerally known among his friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

After the close of the war he went
70 Kentucky. where he pursued his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
A nov az Pr0nk..

White reslding In sullivan county
Tennessee, Dick Garner was . ~.
pncnt visitor Ia Bristol, ana o null'per
of men sim living here rcchl' NV an
a boy,
Colonel James Al Barker o retired
husness ma,,ar,f Bristol, wnsta sallool- (
mata-of Garner at Jefferaon sAcadem y,
and has q clear recollection ~ MS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
press the teacher that I. instead

press the teacher that l.. instead Of
himself. was playing the part Of a
prankish lad. He had wonderful
adaptability for the languages. and at
an unusually early age seemed to have
acquired a remarkable knowledge OF
Latin, French and German.
while back In the days Of his boy
hood and mine, I cannot say that l
ever had visions of him as a composite
of student and tutor in the realm Of
monkeys, still I am impelled to say,
when my mind runs back over what
remember him to have been in child
hood. am not entirely Surprised"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Miller School Social News.
TSnecIoIIto Tle Times. Dispatch. \ Y

Especial to The Times-D dispatch
MILLER SCHOOL. VA, February s.
Miss Lily James. of Batesvllle. was a
guest Of Mr. Moran for several days
this week
Miss Lucy Tompkins5 has recently re-
turned to the school,
For several days the skating has
been unusually fine, Everybody went
heartily joined the merry party.
MIR. Charles r.. Jennings is now In
structor In manual training in the pub.
lie schools of Washington city, D.. 9.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
last week, on his way to Hinton. W

:, The Rev; J.. L. Mcsparrin, OF West
at Mr.. T. o. Bakers.
Mary Baker, of this place, last week.
Mr. Willie Baker is at home for an I'M
limited time. We are glad to have
him in our midst again.
= Miss Mabel Nuckols OF Moody. Va
is visiting her sister at boswell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Taylorsville Social News.

TSpecialt to The Times DISPATCHED
.TAYLORSVILLE, VA., February S.
Miss Reazley, teacher Of school No. To-
has had very good attendance, despite
the Indictment weather
Mr.. 7. S. Baker, special agent of the
Baldwin Detective Company. spent n
few days with his father and sister
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HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

II has reputation of ~ years stand :
ing ms proof that II can cure Pnor Ap-
petite, Hc'rhins, Heartburn, Sour itis-
'niss' ln'lises'ion, Dyspepsia, Go'uNe-
ness, l'iltonsne4s, General Wcnknrss
ana Female Ills. Try bottle. All
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If YOU'RE WEAK

and rundown mt this season of the yeor
you can expect to suffer from ChiliS,
Colds, Grippe or spell Of Stomach
and Liver trouble. Therefore, be wise
and build up the entire system by the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
A Native of yirginin.

Richard Lynch Garner, the man who
dares to undertake such unusual things,
and who to-day, clothed in a garb that
gives him seeming kinship for the
tribe whose language he would fathom
has the searchlight of scientific cum.
iiins turned fun upon these creatures
OF the tungles as they bound to and fro
over his cage, uttering strange sounds,
Is Southern man and native of
virginia. He was born at Abingdon
Washington county, fifteen miles from
the Tennessee border. on February 10,
1915. His early boyhood was spent in
mat Town, and there lie received his
nrst schooling. There was nothing
connected with his early childhood 10
indicate that he might one day be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

sessed OF a determination to master
whatever he undertook. This char
actcristIc has chung to him through
out his scientific investigations thus
far.
'lIo was always a lover OF nature,
and when quite small boy he had
found delight In talking to birds and
animals His power OF nimicry was
wonderful, and his calls to the birds
were so true to nature that l am
really not surprised at the recogni-
tion he is receiving among men of
science IN his peculiar line OF inves-
legations. From childhood he was
convinced that all animals, birds and
beasts have a language OF their own
and that the individuals OF each tribe
communicate with one another JUST az
truly as do human beings,
MY brother" continued Mrs Welsh
rs an accomplished lingnist, ana mo
fact that he has been able 70 learn
with ense the languages OF other PEG
pies. has, am sure, served ~, impue
him with the idea that he YOU'D even,
tualy be able to nnderstann. Wnftner
accuratcly or not the Language OF ans
Ipu l,tf b ~ T. /. . X
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

and neighbors as plain Dick" Garner,
and who in those days gave little or
no indication that he might one day
prove himself to be the wonder of the
scientific world, has for more than
year occupied steel cage m the jun
giles of Africa, where he has been able
to commune with monkeys in their
primitive state and away from the
influences of the modern geological
park, where doubtless many an in
telligent" monkey. has been spoiled"
by teasing Individuals OF the passing
throng.
Every person who gives any atten-
tion to scientific research is more Or
less familiar with Professor Gamers
accomplishments, and knows something
of what he has done to demonstrate
the at least seeming intelligence that
lies back of the cunning OF the monkey
and the ape. The process of reasoning
and the power to distinguish between
different things and conditions, as they
are made manifest through experiments
tatlons with the tribe, have been
demonstrated in a way TO place the eff
forts OF this man Garner above the
plane of ridicule and to give to them a
semblance OF merit which can hardly
be denied