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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
Secretary stsa'lss' Issues State
msh Concerning educa0ahal
Conference Here.
ARRANGEMENTS ALMOST COMPLETE
When Homes for One Hundred Moro
Delegates to be entertained Free OF
Cost Have Been Secured the Com
nittee viii be About Through lts
Work.

Secretary r. c. Stearnes, of the
State Board OF Education. in state
ment just issued concerning the prep
arations for the annual Virginia Edu'
catiunal Conference to be held In this
city November 24-27. announces that
there will be at least 1000 educators
here to attend the conference. Here
tofOrc II has been supposed that the
visitors would number something like
1900, but Mr.. Saunders states that
he believes his estimate is conserya-
tive.
Mr.. Saunders also announces that
all of the railway lines have agreed
to give reduced rates to educators
coming to attend the conference. One
fare, at the rate OF three cents
mile, to Newport News from any point
in the state, will be good for the re-
turn trip.
Perfectina Arrangements.
Superintendent Of Schools Morton
said yesterday that arrangements for
entertaining the conference were rap
idly being perfected by the local COM
mittee. Little trouble is being ex-
perienced in securing homes for the
visitors who will pay their way and
quite a large number Of free homes
have been offered. When the COM
mittee has secured homes for about
100 more delegates who are to t"
entertained without cost, its work
will be practically completed.
It is announced that the depart
mental meetings Of the conference
will begin at 3 o'clock in the after
noon of Wednesday. November 25.
This was not included in the program
for the conference published in this
paper recently.
Members Of Harvard Faculty.
Prof. Morton states that DR.. H. A.
Christian and DR.. Paul Hanus. OF the
faculty Of Harvard University. have
accepted invitations to address the
conference. Both Of these gentlemen
will be here on Thanksgiving Day TO
attend a dinner to be given by the
Virginia alumni Of Harvard.
Local schools compiintlnted.
Complimentary mention. of the local
public schools Is made by Mr.. Joseph
H. Saunders, president Of the Virgi-
MIA State Teachers Association, in
the Teachers Annual Bulletin, re-
Gently issued. Referring to Newport
News as the meeting place of the
conference, Mr.. Saunders says. 1T
has a model school system, and these
schools will be open at some time
during the conference for your in
spection." Mr. Saunders was at one
time a member Of the board OF dis
trict examiners.
The city schools will close Wednes-
day afternoon, November Is for the
Thanksgiving holidays. The visiting
teachers who arrive In time will have
an opportunity to observe work in
the schools Wednesday morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
RED LETTER SESSION AT
UHIvERsITY.0F VIRGINIA
Giidessleeve and Gre,nfeII Lectures-
Four important Ceiebrations--
Notable Addresses.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Nov. IA.
On the 18th. Goth, and 21th Of this
month. DR.. Basil l.. Gildersleeve. the,
famous Greek scholar and teacher.
professor of Greek in Johns Hopkins
University, will deliver special
course of lectures at the University OF
Virginia under the provisions Of the
Barbour-Pase Lecture Foundation.
This foundation was established last
year by the generosity Of DR.. ard Mrs
Thomas Nelson Page, and was IN,
augurated by the eminent DR.. 8. Weir
Mitchell.
The general subject OF DR.. Glider
sleeves lectures will be The Vitality
Of Greek Studies in America They
will be delivered on the successive
evenings at s p. H.. in Madison Hall,
the elegant home of the Young Mems
Christian Association. Severally, the
lectures will bear the following titles:
The Channels of Life" THE Per
vasiveness of the Greek Language
and Literature" and. "Helias and
Hesperia: Analogies of Ancient Greek
and Modern American Life
Professor GildersleeYe Is a native
Of Charleston. s. c.. he graduated
from Princeton in 1910. aud from
Gottingen in 1853. From 1856 10
1876 he was professor Of Greek at
the University Of Virginia. at which
place he was succeeded by the late
eminent Professor Thomas r. Price.
who was holding a chair in Columbia
University at the time Of his death.
Special Lectures and Addresses.
The presen, session at Virginia IS
unusually rich in special lectures ana
addresses. At the October college
Hour" Professor William Holding
Echols presented a valuable paper on
! the relation Of the faculty athletic
committee to the student body; at the
President Alderman gave one Of his
stimulating discussions Of vital Cni
versity Questions:- on December LIT.
, Charles william Kent will deliver an
address on the approaching Poe cen
tenary: on January DR.. Harry ray
lor Marshall will speak on Uncle
Sans Medical Work in the Philip
. pines" early in February Hon. Armi-
| stead c. Gordon. rector of the Univer-
sity. and a distinguished author. Will
, speak to the student body. Address 8
will also be made by distinguishe1
speakers ON washingtor's birthday,
on Founders Day. April Is. and al
other times.
| On December I3 the University VIII
! be favored with a visit ty DIR. VIII
. fred T. Grenfell. the patron saint OF
Labrador. for whom the Grenfen AS
ISOLATION Of America. Of which d.
, Henry Van Dixie IS president. Is nam
ed. DR. Grenfel will make two ad-
dresses.
| A. the v. n. c. a.
On October II and IL the Young
Men Christian Association Of the
University. the oldest college Y. NJ. Z.
| a. in the word. celebrated iis semi
| centennial: in January . week VII De
devoted 90 an international ce'eore'
ton OF the centenary Of Edgar Aien
4 Poe. the University's most famous
| aiumnus. The threehundredth ami
versary OF the birth Of John Milton.
D cember. and the hurdred'h ann
yersary Of the birth Of Darwin. Fep
| ruary II. will not be allowed TO pass
\ without appropriate observance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
CHARGE Dismissed.

Frank Earle and William Steven
son. young men who were arresed
recently by Detective Sergeant Bird
gers on the charge Of larceny. were
discharged in the police court yester-
day morning. The accused were al
legged to have stolen q lot Of JUNK
from the shipyard. but there vas not
xafY,cien; evidence to connect them
with the crime. Mr.. z. ". Lett rep
resented stevenson and Mr.. E. g. Rob
,nsou appeared as counsel for Earle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
lIne, IE EI1IEllIEs loIoIlI
ssys He HAD Been Drinking and
That Was Cause Of Accident
Leaves Widow and Ten Children
z Came to Warwick to Raise Tobacco
For Mr.. Fiory.

moving street car NJ A"''' -"
street and Washington avenue. T. j.
Colbert, q Warwick county farmer
was fatally injured about 4:3o O'CLOCK
yesterday afternoon. Both OF inc
unfortunate mans legs were crusneo
above the knee, and he died from the
shock about three hours later. nc
was removed to the St. Francis hos
pItal after the accident. but the doc
tors decided that an attempt to per
form an operation upon the terribly
crushed body would only hasten
death.
, Mr.. Colbert, who was As years old
II survived by widow and ten chii'
dren. the youngest Of the children
being s years old and the eldest 2s'
He lived near Denbeigh, having come
to the county about year ago from
Mis- native home, Pittsylvania. to con-
duct tobacco growing experiments for
Nr. D. L. Flory. His success az q
tobacco grower was demonstrated
when tobacco raised by him on Mr.
Fsory's warwick county land took the
frst prize at the Virginia State lai!
recently.
Exonsratss Motorman.
Before he lost consciousness the
injured man made statment IN
xl,ich he enumerated Motorman
fAn,pkin, who was running the street
car at the time Of the accident. Col
bert said that he had been drinking
and that It was no fault Of the motor
man that ne got beneath the wheels
Motormau and Conductor Smith
we're arrested Immediately after the
accident. but they were batied upon
their own recognizance to appear be
sOre the coroner's jury this morning
It 10 o'clock.
81 Mr.. Lamkin states that at the Tune
q thA incident ne was running n's
~ doNn the avenue at very SLOW
re 4 spsed. AZ the corner q
fS1ftyaKfth street he saw man sud'
6eniy lufch across the track and 90
6ewn before the car. He brought
~ ear to q standstill at once. but
rot soon enough to keep the wheels
a the front truck from crushing inc
prostrate form. 1891,
The car stopped with the wheeis
On the injured man, and the crew
ana bystanders had great difncuity !"
getting him out.
ceronsr's Inquest Today.
mr. q r. Gary. the coroner. view
a the scene Of the accident and the
hodv last night, and decided to con.
duet IN inquest this morning al ~
O'Clock.
sheriff 8. 8. Curtis, Of warwick
eonnty. vas in the city yesterday
IA he remained over last night 'c
lcot after the interests OF the 'n'ure'
man. Who lived near him.
The sheriff said to . Daily Press
rerorter that Colbert vas man Oh
sterling integrity, an able farmer anu
oee o. the best neighbors he had ever
known.
Came Here Thursday.
Mr Colbert had been in this CITY
assnee Thursday, having come down
a attend to some business. 1t u
~: that he had been drinking heavi
IL m day yesterday and was not 10
= coalition to take care Of himse''
n the time the accident occurred.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
a.ia prevented Game.

On account OF the rain s'csm .he
foutball game between the 81. Vim
ceat,s High School. and sixth COM
~. Coast Artillery, teams. which
- scheduied to take place on the
Cssapo diamond yesterday afternoon
~ 10 he postponed. Manager Aoe
lGGrvits. q the 81. vincents team.
0oecs to arrange for game ons
- this week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

= - Hunssngsos Rides. Company Z.
10 ylrgasja regiment VIII receive
~ nReS h apportionmen; OF the
SSSrsfy fund fer Virginia militia. Tor
- 80 ending October !. 1903. The
- thjo year 70 ucsrsy threc u"es
- = 4 ~ Ten IN the pes'.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
sse.msr washington Ieavss-

TIE Norfolk 4 washington steamer
Rs6Asuxton. which has been unde''
scine repairs At the shipyard here
- the past week. left the yard ana
re1umed her run yesterday afternoon
~ steamer was damaged week
80 IN q collision With the barge
Sekavanna on the Potomac river.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
HAS RETURNED TO THE CITY
AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS
ABSENCE.
24O4 JEFFERSON AVE.


The discover
G ond sole own
er Of Magic
Remedies for s0
kinda Of To0
bles. 10 ono o.
the noted Nvin8
apostles Of The
day science d
the myyterioua.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
FoR THE CHARITY GALL.

Final Arrangements 70 be Made BY
MsmorisI Guild Tomorrow.
Final arrangements for the charity
hall which Is to be given in the near
futnr. will be made by the Joseph
Charles Memorial Ga,Id a, meeting
to be held at the Pocahortas hotel
tomorrow afternoon.
A large attendance is expected.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Miss Gertrude Slater. who has oeen
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. P. X.
Tilghing In this city. has returned
to her home In Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
Watehed eiFtsen veers.

For fftcrn years ] bave wstcHeu
the working OF Bnckieus Arnea
Salyr: and x hss never fsaied 10
cure sny scrc. boil, nicer or burn 10
which g was applied. u has saved
US many doctor til" says A. v.
Hardy. Of East Wilton, Maine 2se.
All druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs. A. c. Lacy. who has been vis'.-
ing relatives In Danville. has return
cd to her home in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mr.. T. d. Kyle and his son. HAIRY
will leave this evening for BEDFORD
where they will visit relatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs. w. T. Bowler. who has been
visiting in Washington, has return
ed to her home in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

To The Tax Payers Of the City OF
Nexpor, News: state Taxes and CITY,
Levies for the year 1908 are due and
payable. A penaI,y Of Five per cent,
viii be added to all taxes and !evies
no; paid before December 1st.' Poll
taxes should Be paid IN person.
I'M CURTIS. City Treas.
Oct. 81. 1908. City Hall Hall. New
port News, Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Miss Maude Garner. who has been
quite i'll, is very much improved.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mr. Henry Pollard. Of Albany. n
Y. ia visiting his mother in this
city
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
DADVS

health makes Mother most
apprehersive. Gowan's Prep
araiion. " kept In the home
20 use In an emergency. re-
lieyes the Mothers fears.
External. 25c: SOC: sl.0h.
Al druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs. Almon +. Bowen entertained
the Friday Afternoon Bridge Whist
Club Friday at her home in North
End. Those playing were: Mes
danes. John Randall. A. c. Jones'
J. Winston Read, Fred Gauntlet.
Fred Palen. William Roane Ayleu'
II, Z. Parker. Ernest Cornbrook. w.
II. Benson, Mrs. Gray. OF Petersburg
Miss Poe and Miss Addie New. inc
flrst prize was won by Mrs. J. WIN
ston Read.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Moore. OF
Whitenell, w. Va. Is visiting MIS-.
Moore's psrents, Mr.. and Mrs. }. w.
Davis, In this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs william N0Onan, who mas
been visiting her parents in Isle OIL
Wight county. has returned to he'
home In this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs. C.. E. Close. who has peen
visiting relatives In this city mas re-
turned to her home in Grove. va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Miss Gretchen Richards, who mas
been visiting relatives in North caro-
lima has returned to her home III
this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs. T. J. anderson. who has been
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. J. NJ
Anderson. has returned to Washing
ton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
Hsvs Faith IN Yeurseis.

without q robust belief In your
ability TO accomplish you never win
accomplish. You must believe 10 your
eel. and not depend on Others to drag
you I'D the heights 70 success.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Sheriff s. 8. Curtis, or Denh'sh'
has returned to his home after a
short business trip to this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs. Scott Mcdonald and Miss FL
len Pollard, of Richmond. will be the
guests Of Mrs. H. F.. Parker next
week at her home In this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15
SOciaI-P eEsonaI

Mrs. William l.. Cooke entertained
the Bridge Whist Club at her home
on Hampton Avenue Friday AFTER
noon. Those playing were: Mes
danes. Frank Hooper, Walker Pierce.
William Hoskins, Edloe Morecock'
Frank Hooper, 4. F. Roberts. willard
Bailey. G. b. A. Booker. J. b. Pres
sey. l. N. Jones, Misses Lillian Ha''
rison and Celia Salley. Prizes were
awafded to Mesdames. q. u. A.
Booker and e. F. Roberts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Miss Miriam Boyer. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Philip r.
Boyer. in this city. has returned l"
her home in Nelson county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs. Edward Coleman OF this cry
has "a her guest. Miss Lucy Bennett
of Williamsport, Pa.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs william Noonan, who has
! been visiting her parents In Isle o'
Wight county. has returned to hef
home in this city.
Rev. and Mrs. j. T. Moore, OF
Whitenell. w. Va. Is visiting MIS-
| Moore's psrents. Mr. and Mrs. ). w.
Davis, In this city.
Miss Gretchen Richards. who mas
been visiting relatives in North caro-
lima has returned to her home III
this city.
Sheriff 8. 8. Curtis, OF Denbish.
has returned to his home after
short business trip to this city.
Miss Miriam Boyer. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Philip H.
Boyer. in this city. has returned I"
! her home in Nelson county.
Mrs. r. N. Cole, who has been Visit
ing heredaughter. Mrs. II. f. Corron'
IN Norfolk, has returned to her home
in this city.
Messrs. Aaron Meyers. Of Winston-
Salem. N. c.. and Manus Meyers. OF
this city. have returned from DUST
ness trip In the North.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Biandford. Oh
this city. has as their guest MISS
Pauline Blandford, Of Charles Cl'y
county.
Miss Bertrice Irving, who has been
visiting in Tarboro, n. C.. has return
ed TO her home In this city.
Miss Clara Robertson, who has
been visiting her cousins. the Misses
Robertson, in this city. has returned
to her home in Lynchburg
Miss HiIdah Berger is visiting reia'
tiyes in Emmetsburg, Md.
Mrs. Edward Coleman OF this cry'
! has "a her guest, Miss Lucy BENNETT
of Williamsport, Pa.
Mrs. Scott Mcdonald and Miss FL
len Pollard. of Richmond. will be the
euests of Mrs. H. F.. Parker next
week at her home In this city
Mrs c. E. Close. who has been
visiting relatives In this city has re-
turned to her home in Grove. va.
Mr.. T. D. Kyle and his son. Harry.
will leave this evening for Bedford
where they will visit relatives.
Mrs. w. r. Bowler. who has been
visiting in Washington, has return
ed to her home In this city.
Miss Gertrude Slater. who has been
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. P. X:
Tilghing In this city. has returned
TO her home In Richmond.
Mrs. A. c. Lacy. who has been vis':'
ing relatives In Danville. has return
cd to her home in this city.
Miss Maude Garner, who has been
quite i'll. is very much improved.
Mr. Henry Pollard. Of Albany. N,
Y. ia visiting his mother in this
city
Mrs. T. J. Anderson. who has been
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. J. M
Anderson. has returned to Washing
ton.
Charge Dismissed.
Frank Earle and william Steven
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Miss HiIdah Berger is visiting reia'
tiyes in Emmetsburg, Md.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Mrs. T. N. Cole, who has been Visit
inc heredaughter. Mrs. H. f. Corroii'
in Norfolk, has returned to her nome
in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-15

Miss Clara Robertson, who mas
been visiting her cousins. the Misses
Robertson, in this city, has returned
10 her home in Lynchburg.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
Here's the Editors Side.

We know of few men in this town
who don't like the fearless stand this
paper takes upon public matters, and
they stopped their papers, says Ed.
Martindale in the Hiawatha Democrat.
When we meet them on the street
with pleasant smile, they duck" and
act SO surprised that the Democrat
has not suspended publication. We
never get sore because a man stops
our paper. He has as good a right to
do so as we have to change our place
of buying groceries. No man makes
an enemy Of us because he stops the
Democrat. He isn't quite so apt to
get free notices, that is all. Tabler
and Cyphers and any others don't
need to act "sheepish" and sneaking
when they meet us.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
6hlnklnd Aloud.

The philanthropic coal dealer was
debating a circular letter of friendly
advice to be addressed to his custo-
mers.
Dear SIR" he said, from our
knowledge of the supply on hand at
the various centers, and from the con-
ditions governing the market, we feel
warranted in assuring you that coal
is now at the lowest notch at which
1t will be sold this year, and there
fore now is the time to lay in your
supply for next winter. The price will
probably advance next month. BY the
lord mayor of London and the seven
wise men of Greece, we know it will!
Hold on!" he added hastily, looking
over his stenographer's shoulder.
you needn't put that last sentence
down. My mind was wandering for
moment. Chicago Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
Senator Knox as "LittIe Phl,.n

Although no one in Washington
would dream Of calling Senator Knox
Phil that is the affectionate dimin.
utive generally applied to him In Pitts
burg, where he has lived for 80 years.
His Christian names are Philander
Chase, conferred upon him by his par
ents as mark of their respect for
Bishop Philander Chase. Pittsburg
knows the senator as a royalty good
fellow, who tells a capital story, en-.
Joys those told by his acquaintances
and is the most approachable of men.
He is one of the earliest risers in the
capital and usually is at work by
seven o'clock in the morning.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
TO Lease

The Plutus Gold Mining 81 M. L. Co.,
is the owner of about 400 acres of pat
ented mineral land on the north, south
and east slopes of Buckeye mountain
three miles west of Rollinsville, Gilpin
county. Fifteen lodes have been OPEN
ed, with shafts from ten to seventy-fve
feet deep, showing assays up to $24O
gold per ton. We will give permits to
prospect, and make leases to response
BILE parties on any of the lodes now
opened or on new discoveries. This
property is located one mile west of
the Lone Star and the Champion mines
in Phoenix district, now shipping ore.
First choice to those making applica-
tion.
Write for circular.
E. M. ASHLEY, Sec and Treas,
1929 Lawrence St., Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
New Species Of Zebra,

In Portuguese East Africa an ex-
plorer has discovered new species
Of zebra, resembling the ordinary
zebra in shape, but the head. neck,
forelegs and fore half of the body are
dark brown in color, the hind part of
the body, including the legs, being
striped. He also discovered a pecu-
liar style of antelope similar in size
and shape to the Boer roebuck or i'm.
pala, the distinctive difference being a
black line down the center of the
back and on either hind leg down to
the foot. When the animal is startled
1t Immediately takes to flight, the ini-
tial leap being fully ten feet through
the air.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
Notice, Annual MEETING Of Stockholders.

To the stockholders of The Hearne
Gold & Copper Company: You are
hereby notified that the annual meeting
of the stockholders of The Hearne Gold
& Copper Company will be held at the
Office of the company, at Central City,
Gilpin, county, Colorado, at o'clock p.
M, on Tuesday, August l1th, 1908, for
the purpose of electing directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction of such
other business as may legally come be-
fore the meeting.
Dated July 11th, 1908.
HARRY w. KANE, Secretary.
First pub July 16-last Aug. 6.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
STRANGE Incident.

The ambitious young humorist had
received from the editor his offering
Of jokes.
Il wonder why he didn't take them,-
said the young humorist, sadly.
Il shouldn't be surprised" said his
wife. ''if the editor isn't one of these
men who don't understand a joke un.
til 1t has been explained to them. II
l were you l should send them back
to him, with kind little note telling
him what the point is in each one"
The humorist did SO.
To his great surprise, the editor &C
cepted his explanations.-Judg
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
Breaking In a New Pen,

There are many ways of breaking
in new pen, such as moistening In
the mouth. wiping on blotter dip
ping in the ink and rubbing on the
edge of the ink well. Still another
way is to hold lighted match under
the pen for just an instant and then
plunge the pen Immediately into the
ink. This will effectually remove all
the oil or grease on the surface, and,
unless the pen is overheated, will not
draw the temper.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-06
locusts In Africa.

Locusts are proving hardly less de.
structive in German Southwest Africa
than the three years rising OF natives.
A settler not long ago attempted to
defend his little plot of land by dig.
ging all around 1t a ditch one yard
broad and of equal depth, at the bot
tom of which he lighted a fire. But
the insects swarmed into the ditch till
the flames haA been extinguished by
their accumulated corpses.