The Broad Ax

THE BROAD AX MAYOR EDWARD F. DUNNE MAYOR EDWARD F. DUNNE Through the Recommendation of the Chief of Police Revokes the License of Col. "Pony" Moore. Clifton R. Wooldridge, Chicago's Famous Detective, Devotes a Chapter in His Book "Hands Up! In The World Of Crime" to the Owner of the Turf Exchange. Vol. XI MAYOR. EDWAR Through the R of the Chief of the License Moore. Clifton R. Woo go's Famous votes a Chap "Hands Up! I Crime" to the Turf Exchange It will be re-called that The Broad Ax of September 30, gave an account of the Police raid on Col. "Pony" Moore's resort, or Turf Exchange, or Hotel De Moore 173 East 21st street, at that time this paper also highly commended Chief of Police John M. Collins for the honest effort he has put forth to stamp out "vice, crime, and all forms of gambling, and make it possible for decent women to walk up and down the streets, without being insulted or assaulted by the more than tough element, which has in the past gathered or congregated in front of the low dives or ratty saloons." The Sunday evening after The Broad Ax made its appearance containing our comment on Col. "Pony" Moore, one of the high rollers connected with it blew into his saloon for the purpose of sounding him, and for the further purpose of getting the lay of the land. As our high roller entered he stepped up in front of the bar flashed up a five spot, at the same time requesting Col. "Pony" and his lawyer to join him in drinking a highball, and while our high roller was engaged in getting on the outside of his highball, he began cussing Chief Collins, for daring to "pull" his orderly and elegant resort, at that point Col. "Pony" let it be known that "he was a first class gentleman, that he had a strong "pull" that he would go before the grand jury and get the fool editor of The Broad Ax indicted for writing the article concerning himself and his place of business, and spend one thousand dollars to land him in jail; that one of the high court Republican Judges frequented his place, was his friend and all he would have to do would be to hail him before the Judge, and he would send him to jail without trial or Jury." These words, or words similar to them, had scarcely rolled out of Col. "Pony's" mouth, before the Judge referred to, in company with three other gentlemen and four ladies, who were bedecked from head to foot with Diamonds, proudly marched into the wine room, and Col. "Pony" smiled at the sametime declaring "that they were good for five hundred dollars." Our high roller inspected the wine room and it is one of the finest in this country, it is simply magnificent, the brussels carpet which covers the floor is of the richest pattern, and it seems to be several inches thick, an elegant piano sets against the wall which cost nine hundred dollars, the side rooms off from the main room are also furnished in a most lavish manner. It is in the large wine room where some of the leading colored business men in Chicago, and Pullman Palace Car Porters, strut before the white females who sit around and sip wine, and wiggle them out of the money which they should expend to support their families. Notwithstanding the fact that Col. "Pony" was under the ban of the Police authorities it is claimed he continued to violate the midnight closing law, and the police claim "that he allowed the boys to roll the bones for money," and the result was that last week his establishment was again raided, and some fifty or sixty inmates were arrested, and on last Friday through the recommendation of Chief Collins, Mayor Dunne, revoked his license and both the city officials are deserving of the greatest praise for the act they performed in this respect. On Saturday morning Col. "Pony" and his chief attorney major Franklin A. Denison called on Mayor Dunne, and urged him to modify his order and permit him to continue to do business at the same old stand, but they were let down easy by his honor. who informed them that "his hands were tied, that it was beyond his power to do anything that it was up to Chief Collins to act in the matter, and at the present writing there is nothing doing at the Turf Exchange Clifton R. Wooldridge, Chicago's famous detective, devotes a chapter to Col. "Pony," Moore, in his Book "Hands Up!" In The World of Crime" of which more than one hundred and sixty-seven thousand copies have been sold to date and it is mighty interesting reading. it is as follows: "Ambitious "Pony" Moore, with vaulting ambition and exulting vanity of a parvenu. "Pony" Moore who conducts a saloon and gambling house at 173 21st street, started out once to startle the world by becoming a shining light in society. This would not appear strange or astonishing were it not for the fact that "Pony" Moore is a Colored man and runs one of the worst dives in Chicago. "Moore was known as a "high-flyer," but the great and insurmountable obstacle to his consuming ambition was his color. "He had his face enameled; he had his hair made straight" or, rather, he had it all cut off, thus avoiding the vain task of trying to have it made straight, but notwithstanding all this and his desire to be a white man, instead of a Colored man, he was doomed to disappointment. "However, he came as near, on one occasion, reaching the pinnacle to which he aspired as was possible. After undergoing treatment at the hands of specialists and the use of many chemicals guaranteed to change the color of the skin, he concluded that by making a bold dash he could at least deceive strangers. Then he arrayed himself in the most expensive and fashy clothes that money could buy, bedecked his shirt front and fingers with diamonds that looked like sunbursts, and dropped into Newport at the height of the seasons and cut a swell that made the four hundred look like hoosiers. "In a few days he was hobnobbing with millionaires and titled foreigners at the clubs in the afternoons and dancing with their wives and daughters at night. He was feted continually. He was invited to dinners and re- HEW TO THE LINE. CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 18, 1905 COL. "PONY" MOORE. The Prince of Goodfellows, who has been wined and dined by the cream of the four hundred in all parts of the United States. ceptions, by members of the exclusive set, and for a time his cup of happiness was filled to overflowing, and he thought his sole aim in life had been attained: "Some one who knew him in Chicago dropped into Newport one Sunday and "tipped off" his game. Then followed the greatest consternation that was ever seen in that gay resort. The swells whom Moore had been on such intimate terms packed up and left in the night, so fearful were they that they would meet him again. In twelve hours Newport was practically depopulated. Some went to Europe, some to Hong Kong, and Vladivostok, and others went to Monte Carlo and Egypt. They vanished like ships in the night, and Mr. Moore arose the next morning to find that he would have to take his ocean plunge all alone. This dampened his ardor somewhat, but he braced his drooping spirits by planning a campaign at Atlantic City. got inside they invariably found the inmates complacently smoking cigar or engaged in some innocent amusement, "During the winter of 1899 war was declared upon poolrooms and hand books on horse racing. Detective Wooldridge was in charge of gambling and a large detail of picked men from the Central Station to assist him. "Moore, surrounded with his picket, ready to give the alarm at the less sign of danger, defied Wooldridge and his detectives to catch him, and one effort after another failed. Finally, one day, after a number of complaints had been received respecting Moore's palce, Wooldridge went to Twenty-first street and looked the ground over, and determined on using strategy to catch this important chap. "Several hours before the race opened Wooldridge went to George Raymond's saloon, just south of Town. "The news of the sensation at Newport had not reached the other fashionable resorts, and he invaded Atlantic City like a conquering hero. In a few days he was in the whirl of society again. Then the gay revelers heard of the calamity at Newport, and once more there was a wild scramble to get off the earth. "By this time the secret had got ten out and spread along the shore from Maine to Florida, which put an end to "Pony" Moore's summer social campaign, and he returned to his Chicago dive, to get back some of the coin he had spent in society. "In 1897, just after the election of Carter H. Harrison as Mayor, Moore's ambition took another turn. He wanted to branch out as a professional baller. In order to establish himself in this line of business he had a "large number of placards printed bearing the words: "Pony Moore, the official bondsman at the Twenty-second street Police Station." "As soon as the police heard of this, Mr. Moore was visited and told that he would be given so many hours to gather in all those cards, and he found that it was an easier job to distribute them than to gather them in, but they soon disappeared, "His place at Twenty-first street was the resort of depraved women both white and black. It was also frequented by Chinamen and Japanese. "It was known to the public as a wide-open carefully guarded gambling resort, where any kind of a game could be had. It had the reputation of being almost impregnable, being protected with pickets, who were kept on duty night and day. Electric wires and other devices were brought into requisition to help out. "Again and again the police had swooped down on the house expecting to catch the inmates gambling, but the players had received the tip from the "lookout," and when the police got inside they invariably found the inmates complacently smoking cigars or engaged in some innocent amusement, "During the winter of 1899 war was declared upon poolrooms and hand-books on horse racing. Detective Wooldridge was in charge of gambling and a large detail of picked men from the Central Station to assist him. "Moore, surrounded with his picke's ready to give the alarm at the least sign of danger, defied Wooldridge and his detectives to catch him, and one effort after another failed. Finally, one day, after a number of complaints had been received respecting Moore's palce, Wooldridge went to Twenty-first street and looked the ground over, and determined on using strategy to catch this important chap "Several hours before the races opened Wooldridge went to George Raymond's saloon, just south of Tewnty-first street on Dearborn, and managed to secret himself, and there he waited until three o'clock in the afternoon. Then he crawled through a narrow space between the walls of Moore's and Raymond's saloons, shoving a board eighteen inches wide and six feet long, with which to hide himself from the vigilant eyes of Moore's pickets, who were keeping a sharp lookout for the police. "In order to protect himself and at the same time see the guard, Wooldridge ran the board out about twelve inches. It rested against the wall of Moore's place and was one inch above the ground. Through this space under the board the detective observed the picket as he panced and danced up and down to keep himself warm in the zero weather. "By chance two boys became engaged in a fight on the opposite side of the street, and the picket's attention was attracted only for a few seconds, but those few seconds gave Wooldridge the opportunity he was waiting for, and he arose and ran forward and succeeded in getting between the picket and the door. The consequence was the bookmaker was caught making bets on the races and was arrested. "As soon as "Pony" Moore heard of the arrest he discharged the picket and gave him a good thrashing in the bargain, and in his stead placed four men on guard, one in the front, one in the rear, and one on each corner, and then he sent for the players to come back." The three or four other successful raids which were made by detective Wooldridge for the purpose of breaking up bookmaking and crap shooting in which it was claimed that "loaded" dice were used, and many players swindled out of their hard-earned money" in the Turf Exchange, which is fully related in his book "Hands Up!" In/The World of Crime:" will be passed over at the present time and we will permit him to view Col. "Pony" from another side of life. THE TRIANGLE AND INNER CIRCLE CLUBS Appeal for Help for the Home for the Aged and Infirm Colored People. Remember the Charity Ball on Thanksgiving Night. Manifestly we are all poor; in some one or more of the many things essential to happiness. But to be aged and feeble and at the same time dependent upon Charity for sustenance is indeed pityable. In the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People, located at 610 Garfield Boul, are 26 aged feeble men and women. Some are blind, some lame, and practically all in second childhood, and they are of our race; our blood. Is it not incumbent upon us to make their declining years the evening of their lives, cheerful and comfortable? Somebody's mother is there, somebody's father is there, any of us may ultimately be brought to the same condition: for no man (or woman) knows his own destiny. That the institution cannot under present conditions meet the demands made upon it, is evidenced by the many applicants for admission, whom, for lack of space cannot be accommodated. The Triangle and Inner Circle Clubs encouraged by the loyal and noble supports of their many friends efforts of the past are trying to start a mighty and concerted effort along the whole line to the relief of this insti. "On May 24, 1900, detectives Conick and Culhane visited Moore's place and found 125 pieces of cut glassware, the value of which was $2,500. The raid was the result of complaints made by a number of the large uptown stores that shoplifters had been systematically robbing them. Moore was arrested, and on the same day the officers and witnesses went before the grand jury. As a result "Pony" Moore Herman Boppart, alias "Kid" Kelly, and Bessie Mitchell were indicted. "Herman Boppart was located in New York the latter part of May, 1900, and brought back by Detective Conick. Boppart was the chief operator in the gang of shoplifters. Bessie Mitchell was in Paris enjoying the exposition at the time of Boppart's arrest. "The glassware recovered consisted of various pieces, including valuable vases and a punch-bowl so large that it seemed incredible to the police that it could be taken out of a store unnoticed. "Marshall Field and Company, Burley and Company, Pitkin and Brooks, Mandel Bros, Schlesinger and Mayer, W. S. Thurber, and J. D. O'Brien's art store were the victims of the shoplifters. Among the property recovered were four valuable picture frames, two of them the property of Burley and Company valued at $500 each. "Mrs. Jessie Pretty went into Moore's saloon between two and three o'clock on the morning of April 9, 1901, Moore invited her into a wine room, where she, Moore and James Pollett were served with drinks. While the drinks were being prepared, Mrs. Pretty took her diamond earrings, brooch, and finger rings off, placed them in her handkerchief, and then concealed them about her person. "Moore wanted to take them for safe keeping, but she said they would ution. They are striving to awaken the interest of every organization and every individual among our people to the fact that we as Negroes have this duty to perform. At their entertainment on Thanksgiving night at the First Regiment Armory they are making the tickets single admission $1.00, for gentleman and lady or for two ladies $1.50. True this is, a little advance over, our former price, but this is a greater effort. They are endeavoring to raise an endowment fund of $5,000 for the care of our aged poor. They are affording you the opportunity to do your share, Will you help? The cost of promoting such entertainments, as they provide at the First Regt' Armory is approximately $400, equal to eight hundred fifty cent admissions. The Triangle and Inner Circle Clubs are anxious to enlist the hearty co-operation and support of any one or all of the social clubs of this city to take a part in this noble work. Believing as they do that it is only necessary to issue this invitation, to secure this much needed assistance of the young men and women of our race in this work of Charity. be safe with her. After drinking the woman became unconscious and was taken to a room over the saloon, where she remained in an unconscious condition until eight o'clock the next evening. "When she awoke she was alone and her jewels were gone. The matter was reported to the police and officers De Lacy and Ptacek arrested Moore and Pollett, who were held to the grand jury for the larceny of the jewels which were valued at $800. Moore was indicted, but Pollett was realesd, as the police did not think that he was guilty; The case is still pending trial." In conclusion it is pleasant to state that Col. "Pony," in company with our highly esteemed friend D. M. Jackson, attended the last meeting of Booker T. Washington's Negro National Business League, which was held in New York City last August and while in the East he was wined and dined by its best people. "THE CIVILIZATION OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS." Sunday afternoon November 19 at 4:30 o'clock, Julius F. Taylor will address the Literary and Historical Club which meets in Bethel Church 30th and Dearborn st., on "The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians." William H. Sexton, first assistant Corporation Counsel, will sever his connection with that office December 1, and he will become a member of the new law firm, consisting of Major Edgar B. Tolman, Robert Redfield, and himself, Mr. Redfield has in the past ably served the city as attorney for the Board of Local Improvements. Major-Tolman, was until lately Corporation Counsel, and from every view point it will make a strong Lagal team. Mr. Wm. Byron left for Washington, D. C., Tuesday afternoon. THE BROAD AX. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, but Catholic, Protestant, Priscina, Infidel, Farmers, Single Taxes, Republic, Liberty, and others, who have their say, so long as their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad 14 is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for ever claiming the editorial rights of its own owned paper. Local communications will receive attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. JULIUS F. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Post Office at Chicago II. as Second-class Matter. THE CLARK—WATKINS WEDDING Wednesday evening, Miss Jennie C. Clark, the highly accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Clark 6510 St. Lawrence ave., was united in marriage to Mr. Joseph R. Watkins, Rev. D. P. Roberts pastor of Quinn chapel performed the ceremony. The bride was richly attired, in a Paris robe of embroidered white mull and lace veil and carried a large buch of bridal roses. Mrs. Hattie Turner was matron of honor and was beautifully gowned in blue organdie, black lace trimmings. Mrs. C. Clark the brides mother wore an elegant gown consisting of pearl colored silk appliqued in gold and brown autumn leaves. Mrs. Mary, Hudun-Watkins mother of the groom was dressed in lavender volle skirt, white crepe de chine waist, and roses. Mr. Pettic C. James Battle Creek, Mich., was the best man. The wedding was witnessed by the immediate relatives of the contracting parties and their close friends. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and an elegant repast was served. The happy couple were the recipients of many costly and beautiful presents. Many of the guests assembled at the windows and threw handfuls of rice on the bride and groom as they departed for their new home, where they will receive their frinds after December 1, 5744 Wabash ave. Monday evening November 20, Mrs. Watkins 115 West 51 street will give a reception in their honor. MAYOR DUNNE SELECTS THE MEMBERS FOR THE NEW CITY CHARTER COMMITTEE. Mayor Edward F. Dunne, has elected the following persons to serve as members of the new city Charter convention which will begin its labors Dec. 12. Judge Murray F. Tuley, Richard E. Burke. Louis F. Post, editor Public. John J. Fitzpatrick, organizer Chicago Federation of Labor. James J. Linehan, janitor, public library and delegate Federation of Labor. Theodore Oehne, president Seipp Brewing Company. Raymond Robbins, sociologist and writer. Raymond Robbins, soicolgist and writer. Joseph Medill Patterson, commissioner public works. Charles J. Vopicka, president Standard Brewing Company. John E. Owens, democratic county committeeman. Joseph A. O'Donnell, member of west park board. Dr. John Guerin, personal friend of mayor. Andrew J. Graham, banker. Daniel L. Cruice, former municipal ownership candidate for mayor. Rev. D. R. Wilkins, clergyman and editor. Mayor Dunne, is deserving of the very highest commendation, for his broad-mindedness in selecting an Afro-American in the person of Col D. R. Wilkins, as a member of the New City Charter committee. WISDOM COMES BY READING Before purchasing books, etc., for the holiday season. I cordially invite you to visit my store and examine my assortment, consisting of all the new and popular copyright books by famous authors of the race. Remember the place, E. H. Faulkner's News and Book Store, 3104 State St., Chicago. Three Afro-Americans were mobbed at Henderson, Texas, the first of the week. Two hundred of its first citizens, without any trouble, broke into the jail, seized them and dragged them to the public square where they were hung up and their bodies riddled with bullets. They were simply charged with murdering a farmer, and not with raping a white lady. Dr. Geo. C. Hall has returned from his southern trip. [Name] JOSEPH A. O'DONNELL. Lawyer, member of the West Side leading spirits, in connection with Lawyer, member of the West Side Park Board, who will be one of the leading spirits, in connection with the New City Charter Convention. BENNETT Ex-City Attorney of Chicago, Mass and member of the New City Charte JOHN E. OWENS. Ex-City Attorney of Chicago, Master in Chancery of the Circuit Court, and member of the New City, Charter Committee. COL. DANIEL R. WILKINS. One of the greatest champions of fican, who has been selected by Mayor Charter Committee. One of the greatest champions of the manhood rights of the Afro-American, who has been selected by Mayor Dunne, as a member of the New City Charter Committee. CHIPS Mr. Fred Slaughter 3734 State st., is visiting friends in Peoria, Ill. Mrs. Stella Dobbins 4940 Dearborn st., after a long illness is convalescent. Mr. Howard Broxton and Mr. Jack Nall of New York City are expected in the city this week. Mr. Luther Howard after a month's absence from the city is again in town. Mrs. Wm. Dancy of Denver, Colo., after a pleasant visit to the city has returned home. A neatly furnished room with gas, bath and furnace heat to rent to two gentlemen. 3236 Wabash Ave. Mrs. George Ducker 5012 Dearborn st., left the city for Denver Colo., Wednesday Nov. 15, where she will spend the winter. Attorney Walter M. Farmer, late of St. Louis, Mo., has become located in the suite of offices with Lawyer William L. Martin, 155 Washington St., and the latter part of December he will hang out his shingle. Park Board, who will be one of the New City Charter Convention. OWENS. ter in Chancery of the Circuit Court, Committee. the manhood rights of the Afro-Amer- Dunne, as a member of the New City Rev. Father Felten is priest in charge of St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Louisville. The communi- cants are of both races. The chances are ten to one that Frank Wenter will succeed George Schilling as a member of the board of Local improvements. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray Lucas 6626 Champlain Ave., entertained a few friends Sunday evening to a musical treat. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Green 343 W. 47th st., entertained Wed. afternoon at dinner in honor of Mrs. R. A. Williams and Miss Lizzie Slaughter. The dressmakers are all busy creating new designs in gowns for the Charity Ball at the Armory Thanksgiving night. Next Monday night, Band No. 16 of Grace Presbyterian church, Mrs. Ella Simmons, Leader, will present "The Spinsters' Convention, one of the cleverest and funiest satries written, at the church, for the benefit of the Thanksgiving Rally of the church which will be held Sunday morning, November 26th. Among those taking part are Mesdames Cotton, George, Dixon, Alexander, Like: Misses Ham --- Liton, Simms, Grace Thompson, Triplett, Emma Shaw, Edwina McCabe, Hodge, and Frankie Williams and Messrs. Wm. Brown and Childress. Refreshments served free. The members of the Band are: Mrs. Ella Simmons, Mrs. C. E. Jones, Mrs. L. D. Marshall, Mrs. Nora Manson, Miss Hattie Curtis, Mrs. O. R. Bryant, Misses Hazel Alexander, Lois Simmons, Mannibelle Jones, Lillian Jones, and Albert B. George. Mr. Wm. Simms 3022 State st., spent a few days in Detroit, Mich., last week, setting up The Elk's Lodge there. Miss Peaches Parker 3511 Indiana Ave., after a pleasant visit of two months to this city will return to New York City. Maj. Otis Duncan and Lieut. Fred York of Sprinfield, Ill., are spending a few days in the city stopping at the Keystone Hotel. Mr. Thomas Dintguild of 575 Wells st., died Tuesday Nov. 14 was buried from Hermon Baptist church Thursday Nov. 16 he leaves a wife and two children. Mrs. Sadie Scott, 135 W. 51st street, is suc. an admirer of The Broad Ax that she could not hink of discontinuing her subscription to it. Mr. William Platt Phillips 5939 Wabash Ave., and Mr. Henry were severely kicked and beaten by a number of Union pickets Sunday night at the 59th Elevated Station. Father John Henry Dorsey, who was consecrated a few years ago at Baltimore and later was placed in charge of work at St Joseph's School in Alabama, was assigned recently to the prosperous colored Catholic mission at Pine Bluff, Ark. A new house of worship is being erected for the congregation of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Baltimore. It will cost $25,000, and will be ready for occupancy in December. Fathers Nally and Murphy, both natives of Massachusetts, are in charge of the work. Col. Robert E. Burke so it is stated on good political authority, will assume charge of Mayor Dunn's new machine and that all the Harrison men holding positions at the present time that can be reached will have to walk the gang plank. A farewell reception and testimonial will be tendered Rev. Father Lealted rector of St. Thomas church Wednesday evening Nov. 22, at the home of Mrs. William J. Farmer 1232 West Lake st. A musical program will be rendered, refreshments served, Admission 15 cents. John S. Hummer, Master in Chancery of the Circuit Court of Cook County, suite 710, 100 Washington St. is a thorough lawyer and an honorable and polished gentleman, and he would make an ideal candidate for Chief Justice of the New Municipal Courts in Chicago. Miss Emma Wagner, one of the lady waiters at Berry's candy store, 180 State street, was held over to the grand jury under $500 bonds by Justice Everett, for refusing to serve Mrs. Edward H. Morris, 2712 Dearborn st., and Mrs. Florence Jones, 2936 Armour Ave. Chas. H. Mitchell, who has been faithfully serving the city as its real estate agent, has succeeded Robert Redfield as attorney for the Board of Local Improvements. Mr. Mitchell's friends are highly elated over his selection by Mayor Dunne for that important position. Scots Want to Fight The Scottish Patriot announced the other day in big type that in case of war between Norway and Sweden a committee was ready to send at once 1,000 Scots, fully equipped for the field, to aid Norway. Ship Guards for Police Kicking policemen is practiced to such an extent by Liverpool roughs of both sexes that it is suggested to provide the constables with leg guards to wear under their trousers. Desperate Dead Bess—Percy threatened to do something desperate when I refused him. Nell—And did he? "Tes. He lit a cigarette."—Chicago Daily News. Slur on the Kaiser For saying that the kaiser had an "ugly face," Mathias Hoehrmann, of Phaulsburg, Alsace-Lorraine, has been sent to prison for two months. Keep Their Age Birthday celebrations are unknown among the female Moors. They consider it proper to be absolutely ignorant of their age. Seaside Pastime Building castles and other objects in sand by children for prizes is becoming a favorite seaside amusement in England. HINTS FOR HOSTESS WAYS OF ENTERTAINING ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. An Up-to-Date Book Party—Inscriptions for the Home—The Dutch Supper—A Left-Handed Party—Girl's Birthday Party. (Copyright, 1906.) An Up-to-Date Book Party. The hostess informed us that she had spent weeks in preparing for this entertainment, and we believed her when we gazed upon the 32 objects, each bearing the name of an author. The title of the book represented was to be guessed and written on the card opposite the number the object bore. For instance, "The Eternal City," by Hall Caine, was represented by a map of Rome; "The Virginian," by a picture of George Washington, with Owen Wister written on one corner; "The Speckled Bird," by Augusta Evans Wilson, by a white bird covered with specks; "Black Rock" was easy—a black stone on the table, with Connor on it. A spray of blue flowers recalled that Van Dyke had written "The Little Blue Flower." "The Three Musketeers" was represented by three toy soldiers. Kipling's "Seven Seas" was recognized by seven C's written on white paper and pinned on the wall. "The Octopus," by William Norris, was a large picture of that fish. Other books represented were: "A Paste Board Crown," by Clara Morris; "Boy," Corelli; "We Two," Edna Lyall; "The Duet," Kipling; "The Gentleman from Indiana," Booth Tarkington, and "Three Men in a Boat," by Jerome. First, second and consolation prizes were given, consisting of books. This was an afternoon affair for ladies, but it would be quite suitable for a club or church society entertainment. Quotations Appropriate for the New Home In the old-time manor house it was the fashion to inscribe a motto over the fireplace, especially in the great dining-room and library. The inscription was usually in Latin, the language of the scholar. This custom is now being revived, and there is scarcely a room in which a sentiment prettily expressed would not be a welcome addition, and which would at once attract the attention of a guest as being something unique. Here are a few good sentiments; the lettering may be done in script or Old English: For the hall: "East or west, home is best." "A man's home is his castle." "Home is the resort of love, of joy, of peace." "Our house is ever at your service." Over the fireplace in Mark Twain's house in Connecticut is this beautiful inscription: "The ornament of a house is the guests who frequent it." The three following inscriptions are especially appropriate for the family living-room: "Oh, ye fire and heat, bless ye the Lord." "God has given us this ease," or "Seek thine own ease." "No place is more delightful than one's own fireside." For the library: "Old wood to burn, Old friends to trust, Old authors to read." "There is an art of reading." There is an art of reading. "The monuments of vanished minds." "Infinite riches in a little room." For the nursery: "God rest ye, little children." "A child in the house is a well- spring of pleasure." For the music room: "The hidden soul of harmony." A very popular form of entertainment is the Dutch supper. If it is possible, do not use a table cloth, but have dollles or orange crepe paper, that is the Dutch color. Use all the Delft china that is procurable; and imitation ware is very effective and very cheap. Tulips are the Dutch flower, and tulip shaped bon-bon boxes and candle shades may be made from orange tissue paper. Little wooden shoes may be purchased and used to hold the salted nuts. Serve the following menu, which is written in Dutch, much to the mystification of the guests. (The translation is given for the benefit of the hostess): Kalf Soep Met Gehak Ballen. (Veal Soup with Garnish of Meat Balls.) Gebraden Tong. (Roasted Tongue.) Brussels Sprinten. ((Brussels Sprouts. Bloemkool met Room Sause. (Creamed Cauliflower.) Haring Sla met Croodjes. (Herring Salad with Rolls.) Gesneden Sinaas Appelen met Wyne Sause. (Siliced Oranges with Wine Sauce.) Gesorteerde Noten. (Assorted Nuts.) For a left-handed party, write the invitations with he left hand, and ask each guest to practice using the left hand, for very few are clever enough to be ambidexterous. When the guests arrive the left hand must be used in greeting, also in serving and eating the refreshments. Have a type-written or a printed quotation which each one must copy, using only the left hand. Award prizes for the best and poorest specimen. This is really a very amusing affair. Signs in Japan. Clarence Ludlow Brownnell, in his book, "The Heart of Japan," tells amusingly of some signs he saw in Japan on the shops of merchants who were bidding for English and American trade: "Barber to Shave Beard or to Dress Hairs Away," "The Genuinely Bier Buy the Health for Drink," "Of smokes our tobacco is pressure to Our tongue and give the healthiness to Hers and Hes! Also All People by it." "Cowmeat and Pigmeat and Rammeau Souda Sasupre Zinsinbiya Jinjaael." This last means lemon soda, sarsaparilla, ginger beer and ginger ale. Mien of the Mikado When the mikado is seen in public he manifests no interest in his subjects, neither smiling nor bowing as he passes along. He sits seemingly passionless, the accentuated type of the Japanese. Indeed, he hardly seems to hear the applause of the crowds. This manner is to some extent perhaps a matter of etiquette, for the mikado must show that he remembers the divinity of his ancestors, who were gods 3,000 years ago. Strange Rainstorms In the Colorado desert there are rainstorms during which not a drop of water touches the earth. The rain can be seen falling from the clouds high above, but when it reaches the hot, dry air beneath the clouds it is entirely absorbed. These strange rainstorms take place in regions where the thermometer often registers 123 degrees in the shade. London Zoo Gorilla Miss Crowther, the largest and fiercest gorilla ever captured, lately arrived at the London zoological gardens. She is five feet six inches in height, measures 42 inches around the chest and possesses great strength. Occasionally she has fit of rage, but usually she is very shy and hides her face from visitors with her hands. Captain Death. An English master mariner named Death has had his name changed. He said, in explanation, that he was now acting as first officer, but expected soon to have command of a ship. He was afraid that few passengers would care about risking a voyage in a ship captained by Death.—Kansas City Times. Too Much Trousers In feudal days Japanese courtiers wore wide trousers twice as long as their legs, so that they trailed after the wearer. Belasco introduced them in "The Darling of the Gods," but they so convulsed the managerial audience at the first dress rehearsal that literally he had to "cut them out"—and off. Crown of the Virgin The pope has ordered a firm of Florence jewelers to manufacture a crown set with imitation stones for the image of the virgin in the basilica of the vatican, in place of a crown containing gems valued at $7,500,000, which is to be deposited in the vaults of the vatican. Feminine Comment "Here, Maria, here is a story about 30 Buffalo women who cooked on one stove for more than a year and didn't have a single quarrel in all that time." "What an amiably stupid lot they must have been."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Hard to Down. When the good man seems to be conquered, the powers of evil have still to rue their shortlived triumph, and to say as Pyrrhus said when he defeated the Romans: "Three such victories would ruin me."—Archdeacon Farrar. Helping the World. Make yourself a necessity to the world by what you contribute in the way of personal comfort, by what you are in embodying before men all that is gentle, generous and pure.-M. Dana. Only a Bluff Why does a woman, after making such a solemn promise to obey at the altar, give her husband such a cold and hollow laugh when he merely hints that it would be the proper thing to do? Old Russ Costumes. The old local costumes are still worn in many parts of Russia. There is great variety in them, but rich embroidery and an imposing head dress of some sort are common to all. Even He—You married me for my money. She—Well, what if I did? I didn't get it. Isn't that punishment enough? —Detroit Free Press. Fact About Insects. Music-making insects are all males. The females are silent, using neither their wings nor their body scales or plates to produce musical sounds. A Good Looker. Ann—Do you like his looks? Jane—Yes, whenever he looks my way.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Couldn't Stand Bloomers. Susan B. Anthony wore bloomers back in the fifties, but declared it "mental crucifixion," and gave it up. The Only One. He—I dreamt last night I proposed to a pretty girl. She—What did I say?—New Yorker. Big Salmon Crop. Alaska's canned salmon output is estimated this year at $10,000,000. WASHINGTON GOSSIP NEW OF THE CABINET OFFICE GERS YIELD TO MUZZLING. NATURALLY CAUTIOUS ONES Secretary to President Should Protect Chief Executive from His Own Mistakes—A Man of Tact Needed—Col. Michael. WASHINGTON. — "Have you got your muzzle on straight?" This is the humorous greeting of cabinet officers these days when they meet each other. The recent letter of President Roosevelt to the members of his cabinet, advising them WASHINGTON. "Have you got your muzzle on straight?" This is the humorous greeting of cabinet officers these days when they meet each other. The recent letter of President Roosevelt to the members of his cabinet, advising them not to discuss with the newspaper men the proceedings of the cabinet, has created no little amusement, mixed with just a tinge of resentment, on the part of the cabinet officers. They do not object to being cautioned by their chief to refrain from divulging cabinet secrets, but the impulsive, characteristic Roosevelt style of the letter is not altogether palatable. The 'truth' is that very few of the cabinet officers would consent to being muzzled for any length of time. They are all men of independent thought and action, although there are two or three of the number who are exceedingly close-mouthed about public affairs, and to whom the presidential caution was entirely superfluous. The more open hearted and communicative members of the cabinet will not change their manners or nature on account of this letter. Big "Bill" Taft laughs just as heartily and cracks just as many jokes with his newspaper friends as he did before the president's letter reached him. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw would not forego conferences with a group of correspondents for all the hints that could come from the white house. He is fond of newspaper men, because they are quick to perceive the point of his stories and allegories. A half hour with Shaw is an entertainment that no newspaper man would willingly miss. Secretary of Stale Root, Attorney General Moody and Postmaster General Cortelyou are naturally and proverbially cautious, and while each one of them is courteous to correspondents, the amount of actual information they impart would not make a paragraph a quarter of a column in length. To Protect Press Associations. T was on the impulse of the moment that President Roosevelt dictated his letter to the cabinet officers in which he cautioned them to be close mouthed and not, in a moment of "weakness," discuss cabinet affairs with a favorite corre- I spondent or "take pity" on the newspaper man and give him material for a good dispatch on state affairs. The wording of the message was rather unfortunate, as it seemed to bring in question the integrity and reliability of each member of the cabinet, and also reflected upon newspaper correspondents as being beggars for newspapers instead of demanding it as a right and in the interest of the public. He also restricted the cabinet officers in this message to giving departmental news to the press associations, thereby practically ruling special correspondents out of business. It is known that this letter was dictated because the press asociations had complained that while they observed the presidential injunction regarding the publication of cabinet news, the special correspondents would see cabinet officers and have more and fuller dispatches on the same subject. So primarily the letter was intended to protect the press associations. It is safe to say that had George B. Cortelyou been secretary to the president instead of William Loeb, Jr., this letter would have never reached the cabinet in its present shape. Mr. Cortelyou is a tactful and observing individual, and he would have seen in a moment the offensive parts of this communication and would have toned them down into diplomatic language. Mr. Loeb is a stenographer by profession and felt compelled to transcribe accurately the exact language the president used in dictation. Gen. Keifer Returns. Gen. Keif G EN. J. WARREN KEIFER, of Springfield, O., the speaker of the house of representatives who, 20 years ago was driven out of public life by the Washington newspaper correspondents, is back again and will take his seat in the com- ing congress. Gen. Kelfer attempted to nullify the privileges which congress had for years granted the press and in his quarrel with the late Gen Boynton, then chairman of the press committee, he made charges of venality against the latter. Gen. Bornstein demanded a congressional investigation, which was finally given, with the result that he was magnificently vindicated. The controversy over the whole matter resulted in attacks upon Keifer that led to his retirement. After 20 years' vacation Gen. Keifer comes back with a deeper respect for the newspaper press of Washington. He is here now preparing for the approaching session. The many changes that can occur in a fifth of a century in public life are illustrated by his experience. In discussing these changes the other day, Gen. Keifer said: "Of all the democratic representatives in congress with whom I served, not one will be present when the house is called to order next December. On the republican side there will be five of my former colleagues. "I made my campaign for the speakership in this hotel, the Ebbitt, and the events of that period are still fresh in my mind. My opponents were Thomas B. Reed, afterwards the most famous speaker of the house; Frank Hiscock, of New York, afterwards United States senator; Burrows, of Michigan, at present United States senator; Kasson, of Iowa, and Dunnell, of Minnesota. The contest was good natured and all my opponents remained my good friends." Chief Clerk of State Department HERE is very general regret that in the reorganization of the state department incident to the incoming of a new secretary the old chief clerk, Col. William H. Michael, should be displaced. For ten years Col. Michael has filled that position, and those HERE is very general regret that in the reorganization of the state department incident to the incoming of a new secretary the old chief clerk, Col. William H. Michael, should be displaced. For ten years Col. Michael has filled that position, and those having business with him can testify to his efficiency and courtesy. Secretary Root, however, desires to have as his chief clerk a man who is his personal friend; so he has selected Charles Denby, of Indiana, son of the former minister to China, for the place. Col. Michael will be taken care of in the consular service, but his removal from the state department is none the less regrettable. He has been assigned to the consul generalship at Calcutta, India, where the salary is about double that which he had been receiving as chief clerk of the state department. This increase in compensation, however, offers very little inducement to a man of Col. Michael's age to go to such an unhealthful climate as prevails in Calcutta. It is very likely that before the time comes for him to go to this post, a transfer will have been arranged to a place in some more congenial latitude. Col. Michael is a veteran of the civil war, having served first in the army for a year, and then three years as an officer in the navy. He was recommended for promotion for gallantry by Rear Admiral Porter, and he was chosen by the people of Iowa to represent the navy in a statue on the soldiers' and sailors' monument in Des Moines. He is a man of literary attainments and served as a Washington newspaper correspondent for a number of years. He is the author of several books and has compiled many important public documents. He was appointed chief clerk of the state department early in President McKinley's first administration, and has handled very important matters during his incumbency. Mr. Charles Denby. M R. CHARLES DENBY, who will succeed Col. Michael. Michael as chief clerk, is a man of fascinating personality and brilliant attainments. His father was minister to China for many years, entering the diplomatic service under President Cleveland during the latter's first administration. He was a Cleveland democrat, but came over to the republicans in 1896. Charles Denby went with his father to Peking and remained at that legation in one capacity or another for 20 years. He was just 20 years of age when he went to China, and early acquired a knowledge of the Chinese language, which he can speak as fluently as his mother tongue Mr. Denby was through the horrors of the siege of Tientsin during the Boxer troubles, and the other day talked very entertainingly of his experience. "From the 17th of June to the 14th of July, 1900," said Mr. Denby, "there was scarcely an hour or a minute that I did not expect almost instant death would be the fate of my own family, myself and the friends who with us were besieged in the cellar of a private residence. Looking back at it now, our escape from slaughter during that horrible time seems a miracle. That Boxer uprising was no trivial affair, I can tell you, and had the Chinese been a militant people they would have wiped out the imprisoned foreigners as easily as ever a band of Indians scaled an immigrant party on the plains. Maybe the sight of those gallant Yankee marines who came to our rescue did not thrill our very souls! Only those who have suffered the horrors of an impending doom, from which escape seemed impossible, can appreciate our feelings." Mr. Denby is a friend of Secretary Root, and in his new position in the state department will be able to render the secretary valuable assistance Mr. Root is gradually surrounding himself with men whom he knows. SEA GULL OCEAN CARRIERS Have Much More Endurance Than Pigeons Over Vast Expanse of Water. Experiments are being made at Toulon in utilizing seagulls as ocean carriers instead of pigeons, which are soon tired when flying over a vast expanse of water. The gulls are called by the French "goelands," from the Celtic "givelan," 'and also "mouettes." Two gulls from Levant, or Titan island, the easternmost of the Hyeres group, were recently trained by their owner, M. Demarque. They were dispatched from Tamaris, near Toulon, to Levant island, about 27 miles away, with messages. One was killed en route by a foolish customs official, the other was brought to Tamaris by a fisherman, who found on the rocks with one of its thighs broken. Notwithstanding these unlucky circumstances, M. Demarque proposes to renew the experiments with new birds, which he will obtain, as he did the others, from the maritime biological laboratory at Tamaris, which belongs to the Lyons university school. The director of this laboratory, M. Morier, fully believes with Prof. Dubois, an authority on ornithology, that gulls can eventually be used as transocean messengers. Pigeons, he says, are all right on land, and can do as much as 400 kilometers, or 248 miles, easily. At sea, however, they are soon tired, and in stormy weather cannot be sent off. The gulls, on the other hand, are available for use in any weather. The seabirds are described by M. Morier as easily trained, and their intelligence is considerable. SULTAN'S COSTLY DINNERS Five Thousand Dollars Every Day in the Year for the Royal Food. The sultan of Turkey's dinner costs him $5,000 a day. The table is of silver, and it is said to the most exquisite specimen of the silversmith's art that the world contains. The dishes are brought in upon the heads of jublaklars, or cooks' assistants, and each dish is covered and sealed with the royal seal. There are always 50 or more dishes, and all are set before the sultan at the same time. He eats usually from about six. Though the sultan is himself a total abstainer, the finest vintage wines are always offered to such guests as dine at the palace. Every dish the ruler partakes of is first tasted in the kitchen by the grand vizier, lest it be poisoned and it is immediately thereafter that its sealing takes place. Always, before he can fall to on a dish, the sultan must break its seal. It is not because he eats $5,000 worth of food himself that the sultan's dinner bill is so expensive. He eats, as a matter of fact, no more than half a dollar's worth. But the guests and retainers who dine at his expense number dally several thousand. JAPANESE FISHER SHRINE. Erected to a "Girl-Fish" and the Worshiping Place of Fisherman Most Shinto shrines in Japan have a story. Here is one which is told of the leading shrine of Choshi: A traveler was entertained in the home of a rich man. A daughter of the host fell in love with the traveler, who did not care for her because she was ugly. Being under obligation to the family he could not ignore the girl's love, so he told her that he meant to drown himself the next day. She decided to do the same and did it. The traveler gave up the idea—if he ever had it. One of the gods changed the girl into a fish and to this day the fishermen of the town often see that particular fish in the waters near their shores. Sometimes she is caught in the nets, but she is always reverently returned to the sea. A shrine was erected on the hill above the town and dedicated to the memory of the girl-fish. Before starting out to sea the fishermen go to this shrine to pray for good luck and in their absence their families continue to invoke the favor of the god. A storm at sea or absence of good luck means that the fish-god had been offended and must be appeased by special offerings. An Apt Answer P. L. Hutchins, the cotton expert, was praising an apt and witty speech. "It reminded me," he said, "of a scene in a magistrate's court that I saw in my boyhood. "An old man was haled before a magistratt for stealing chickens, and the latter said sternly to him: "You are charged with robbing hen roosts, my friend. Have you any witnesses? The veteran smiled calmly as he replied: "No, sir. In my country we don't rob hen roosts before witnesses."—N. Y. Tribune. All He Needed. "Don't you play any of the popular airs?" asked the man who was attending to the details of a convention. "No," answered the leader. "This is a political band. We don't play anything but 'Hail to the Chief,' 'Star Spangled Banner' and 'He's a Jolly Good Fellow.'"—Washington Star. That's Different Mrs. Bacon—About time for the opening of the ball season. Mr. Bacon—What are you talking about? It's the close of the baseball season! "Oh, I'm talking about the mothball season."—Onkers Statesman. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in... Fifty-First St. and Armour Ave. RAIL YARD. 151st St. & L. S. & M. S. Ry. 152nd St. and Armour Ave. CHICAGO Tile and Slate Hauling a Specialty. COAL J. H. 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The latest building material is "kremite," which is made at a factory near St. Petersburg, and consists of powdered clay, sand and fluorspar melted together at a high temperature. The molten mass may be used like iron for molding castings for architectural and artistic purposes, yielding hollow bricks for buildings and stoves, fancy marblelike bricks, tiles for floors and sidewalks, and even thin, corrugated plates for roofs. Woman Soldier. Women, disguised as men, often served as soldiers. The following inscription is on a tombstone in the English town of Brighton: "In memory of Phoebe Hassel; born 1713, died 1821, aged 108 years. She served for many years as a private soldier in many parts of Europe, and at the battle of Fontenoy, fighting bravely, she received a bayonet wound in the left arm." Phonograph Teaches Parrot A Philadelphia woman charges a phonograph with the word of praise she wants the parrot to learn, and then shuts him in a room alone with the machine. The bird listens to the oft-repeated sound and tries to outdo the brazen throated trumpet, so that with no expenditure of human strength, and in shorter time than personal attention would consume, he masters one lesson and then is put upon another. Salvation Army Work. The Salvation Army is at work in 45 countries and colonies, speaking 31 languages, has 7,210 corps, "circles" and societies; 13,493 officers and cadets; employs 2,566 persons, and has 45,338 local officers. It has 63 periodicals in 24 languages, with an issue of 1,208,000. There are 644 institutions for its social work and in 12 months the army supplied 4,573,399 beds and 7,212,506 meals. Back at Her. Nell—I told Miss Sharpe what you said about her literary club; that you wouldn't join because it was too full of stupid old maids. Belle—Did you? What did she say? "She said you were mistaken; that there was always room for one more." Catholic Standard and Times. New Korean Stamp A new postage stamp has been is sued in Tokio for use in the protectorate of Korea. It bears the chrys anthemum as the emblem of Japan the plum blossom as symbolical of Korea, and two pigeons representing the postal service. Brittany Bridal Ornament Conspicuous among the adornments of the bridal feast in Brittany is an artistic and elaborate butter structure, as fanciful and elegant as the most beautiful bridal cake, and into this structure the guests stick split sticks bearing coins of gold or silver. Pays to Be Good. People who have been dubiously asking themselves: "Does it pay to be good?" may well survey the spectacle of one reputation after another nailed to the barn door of public scorn and ask: "Does it pay to be anything else?"—N. Y. Mail. A Conclusion Willie—If the eel is anything like a dog he must be in a good humor all the time. Pana—Why do you think so? "Why, because he is always wagging himself like a dor's tail."—N. Y. Times Explained. "Say, paw." "Well, son?" "What is frenzied finance?" "Frenzied finance, my son, is the way your mother goes after my pay envelope every Saturday night. Now run along and play."—Milwaukee Sentinel. Private Cars. A few years ago only men of great fortune possessed private cars. Nowadays there are so many of these palaces on wheels that their value is estimated at $72,000,000. Safe Course If a friend asks you for an opinion and you are uncertain as to your decision, get his and indorse it and he will leave you with a high regard for your good judgment. Highest Elevator The highest elevator in the world has been opened on the Burgenstock, a mountain near Lake Lucerne. It lifts tourists 500 feet to the top of a vertical rock. Not Humor. A man always thinks he has a sense of humor because he can make fun of the way his wife adds up a column of figures wrong.—N. Y. Press. Reminiscent Interest. Just what interest a bald-headed man can take in football it would be hard to determine.—Des Moines Register and Leader. Must Attend Church. At Gonocota, in the South seas, there is a fine exacted from all who do not attend church three times a week. Baby Clowns. In the traveling circuses of France the babies of the company are put to work as clowns. Money in Ferries. The value of the Pennsylvania ferries between Jersey City, New York, Brooklyn and the Bronx is $5,698,000. No Let-Up. There is no vacation in the school of experience.—Town Topics. - Early Pillar-Boxes. The first English town to have pillar boxes for the posting of letters was Cheltenham. It is recorded that a clergyman named Charlton and a Capt. Carter were touring in Brussels, and noticed a pillar box in course of erection there. When they got back to Cheltenham, their home, they brought the matter before the local postal authorities, with the result that soon after a dozen of such boxes were erected in the Gloucestershire watering place. The system was quickly extended throughout the United Kingdom. C. E. Societies in Germany. Germany leads all the continental countries in Europe in the number of Christian Endeavor societies and in the work accomplished. The German union is pressing on to the 300 mark in the number of its societies, and has enlisted thousands. Germany has been divided into six Christian Endeavor districts, in each of which a convention is held each year while the annual conventions are said to be worthy of recognition among the noable endeavor gatherings of the year. Literary Treasure Perhaps the most important literary find in years was made in February last, when a copy of "Titus Andronicus," bearing the date 1594, was discovered in a Swedish cottage. This was a very important discovery, not only because of the rarity of the edition, but because it proves conclusively the Shakespearean authorship and brings to an end the controversy which has long been carried on between various critics as to the genuineness of that tragedy. Inferior Leather. Cheap leather, it is pointed out, is now weighted with glucose and barium, being thus made to pass the weight test of first quality material. But it absorbs moisture freely, and a shoe made from it is never really dry. Even in the driest weather, the perspiration of the feet makes such footwear dangerous, and soot rots the inner sole. On a Gravestone. In the churchyard of Woolwich, Kent, England, is the epitaph: "Sacred to the memory of Maj. James Brush, royal artillery, who was killed by the accidental discharge of a pistol by his orderly, 14th April, 1831. Well done, good and faithful servant." She Broke the Rule Justin McCarthy was showing a young American married woman through the library of the house of commons and commented on the fact that it was against the rules for a woman to sit down in the place. She immediately drew a chair up to a table and sat down. Poorly Armed. At the review of 40,000 Scottish volunteers at Edinburgh by King Edward the other day, the artillery went by with muzzle loading guns dating from the year 1860. The men were all right, but their weapons were about as useful for modern warfare as catapults would be. Sisters Dressed Alike. It is an easy matter to pick out sisters in a group of children on the continent, for girls of the same family are dressed just alike. In the Breton provinces, where the gala dress is quaint, the effect is fantastic on fete days. Progress in Japan. Japanese railway companies have introduced newspaper-reading carriages in some of their passenger trains. Newspapers are kept at the service of travelers, so that they may read as they ride. Cats Overrun Town. Wadworth, Nev.. once a lively railroad town of 4,000 population, but now a collection of deserted shanties, is overrun by thousands of wild cats, the descendants of two or three hundred abandoned house cats. New Argentine Coin. The Argentine minister of finance has introduced a bill to make the franc the unit of currency instead of the paper piaster. The new coin would be called an Argentino. Draws the Line There This is the season when the poet takes to the woods, but he doesn't take an ax and a crosscut saw along with him—Atlanta Constitution. Salmon in Bales. The Japanese method of preserving the salmon which are caught in large numbers at Sakhalin is to salt them down and press them into bales. Motorcycle Police M. Lepine, chief of the Paris police, has organized a squadron of 70 police, mounted on motor bicycles, for the control of motor cars. Angelica Wins. Yes, Angelica, you win. Blanc mange has nothing to do with the dog. It is a dessert, not a disease.—Detroit Free Press. Steel Worth More Than Gold. The small steel screws used in watch-making are worth six times their weight in gold. None Defaulted. Kansas has 17 women who hold the position of president or cashier of banks.—Kansas City Journal. Then He Knows. Man never realizes how unimportant he is until his young son tells him to mind his own business. Force in Radium. A recent calculation of the calorie force in radium reaches the astonishing conclusion that one ounce of that wonderful substance would contain power enough, if it could be so utilized, to lift 10,000 tons a mile above the surface of the earth. Or, by the same calculation, 22 ounces of radium, a pound and six ounces avoiddupois, would contain energy enough to tow a ship of 12,000 tons 6,000 miles, at the speed of 17 miles an hour. Girls Go Hatless The school girls of San Francisco have taken kindly to the barehead habit. The school and health authorities encourage it. Dr. Ragen, health officer, says: "By going without hats the girls are less liable to catarral troubles, sore throat, coryza and the other numerous ailments the child is exposed to. I am strongly in favor of sending the girls to school without hats. Let the hair be strengthened by the air and sunlight." Babies Fed to Snake The United States grand jury at Albuquerque, N. M., is investigating reports that the Indians of the Pueblo of Zae, the most isolated of the Pueblo tribes of New Mexico, feed a certain number of new-born babies each year to a mammoth snake which is worshiped by the tribe. The interior department will probably be asked to interfere. Battleships for Japan. Japan is building five immense battleships, having a total displacement of more than 88,000 tons. Two, which have just been contracted for in England, will weigh 19,000 tons each, being the heaviest and largest fighting ships yet planned. Japan is also having built two great armored cruisers, each of 13,500 tons' displacement. Water Cactus. The bisnaga plant, a cactus, has saved hundreds of wanderers in American deserts from dying of thirst. The echino cactus emory forms a natural reservoir, always full of cool, sweet water, which it draws from the earth, and which is kept cool by evaporation. Boats Travel on Land. "Alligator boats." used by Canadian lumbermen, can travel both on land and water. When the boat comes to a place where the river has entirely dried up, or to a sand bank, an anchor and cable are taken out some way ahead, the engines are set working, and the boat is slowly hauled up to the anchor. Prairie chickens are so thick in western Kansas this year that passing trains kill them daily. One engineer out of Elis says he has killed more than 20 with his engine already. The birds seem to revel in daring flights across the tracks ahead of moving trains. Pills of Soap. In a law case in London it came out that "Dr. Astbury's Pure Herbal Pills; worth their weight in gold. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Dose, three or four at bedtime," were made simply of soft soap and calomel. Nobody had ever heard of a Dr. Astbury. Modest Duchess. The shah of Persia is said to have once told the duchess of Westminster that the fame of her beauty had reached Teheran. "Ah," said she to some one who stood by, "he takes me for Westminster Abbey." Helped by the War. Korea was not injured, but greatly benefited by the Russo-Japanese war. Both the armies employed labor and bought provisions, thus bringing in millions of dollars of unexpected and unusual money.. Of Some Use. Those who think that kings are more expensive figureheads of no real value to the world will be surprised to learn that King Edward is reviving the game of croquet—Kansas City Journal. Not for Him. Dr. Fissick—Well, yes; I suppose you should take some mild tonic— Guzzle (eagerly)—How about beer? Dr. Fissick—Oh, no; that's Teutonic. Philadelphia Press. Music in the Air. A dozen members of an Irish brass band in Dublin recently gave a performance on the top of a chimney 140 feet high. Each of 40,000 soldiers who took part in the recent maneuvers near Berlin has received 12 cents from the emperor's private purse. Growth of London London was increased during the year 1904 by 374 new streets, with a total length of over 74 miles, and 23,269 new houses were built. Behind the Times. Jerez, Spain, the center of the Sherry wine trade, has no street cars, although it is a city of 70,000 inhabitants. Light as Air. A recent weighing of dandelion down has shown that 1,000,000 of the dainty parachutes are needed to make a pound. Naturally. Success takes all the credit to itself; failure blames others. Words with the Bark. 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