Wisconsin Weekly Advocate

STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY WISCONSIN WEEKLY ADVOCATE DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE NEGRO RACE A race can never rise above its women. So it is with the negro woman. All eyes gaze upon her as she treads the path of virtue, and if she is noble, if she is true, if she steps not aside nor loses her way, she will most assuredly be accepted in many places which will bring credit not only to her race but to the entire universe. What is need so much is more business men in our race. We need enterprises, firms, dry-goods stores, so the young women can secure positions of various kinds. The men of the race are the ones to see that their own women have employment and positions. It is time to go to work and depend on yourselves. Make an effort and then ask for help. When a man commits a crime, I really think he should be justly punished. But to take a man out and string him to a tree or cut him to death or fill his body with lead without one moment's warning is the blackest, lowest deed that can be done. Any man that is guilty of a crime, let him be punished whether his skin is as fair as a lily or whether his skin is as black as midnight—let him suffer for it. No man should have his life taken from him until the law takes its course. Will they forever lynch men? MEN'S SUNDAY CLUB. Meets Every Sunday at St. Mark's A.M.E. Church, from 3:30 to 5:30 P. M. Programme, Sunday, January 28.—Rev. N. Knight will address the club on "The Influence of the Afro-American Ministry Upon the Colored Race Since the Abolition of Slavery. Sunday, February 4.—Hon. J. J. Miles will speak on "Twenty-two Years in Milwaukee." TO THE COUNTY BOARD. Seventh Ward Pretty Sure to Return A. C. Bade to that Body. There are pretty fair prospects that Albert C. Bade of the Seventh ward will again become a member of the county board. He served the people of the county in that position several terms, and did it most acceptably, too. The county board has not had a more efficient member in many years and it was only by the general turn in politics in the city that he was defeated for the position two years ago, and then only by two or three votes. So long as he was a member of the board no word of criticism was ever heard against any of his official acts, and he was one of the most active working members of the board. It seems pretty nearly a settled fact that Mr. Bade will receive the Republican nomination in his ward, in which event there is little doubt but the Republicans of the ward will exert themselves sufficiently to make his election a certainty. His past services have well merited the best support his party can give him. The board and the people alike need his services there again. St. Mark's Church News. Rev. Dr. Knight occupied his pulpit Sunday as usual. He selected for his discourse the second chapter of the Acts of the Apostles and first verse. "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all, with one accord, in one place." We must confess that the doctor was at his best, and preached Jesus Christ and Him crucified and the whole congregation was stirred by this wonderful sermon. The evening services were one of the largest gatherings that has been attended for several years. And the Lord is certainly answering our prayers. The doctor begins his serious meetings which will be held every evening in the week except Saturday. Rev. Dr. A. J. Cary of Quinn chapel of Chicago will be with us during these meetings. Rev. Dr. Ranson of Bethel church and several other pastors that we can secure. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Cultivation of a Good Memory. The other day a witness at Blackburn astonished the court by the clearness with which he remembered events of seventy years ago. He attributed his lucidity to his determined celibacy. Lord Holt once asked a like witness of 96 what he lived on, and was told, "Just on bread, butter, milk and eggs. Ive scarcely tasted meat, and never drank any liquor in my born days." The judge promptly expatiated to the bar on temperance. The next witness was 116 and also vigorous, and my lord presumed that he had led much the same life as his predecessor. But this suggestion was vehemently repudiated. The other old man, he said, was a milkskop. For his part, he loved good ale from his cradle, and "I've never gone to bed many and many a year without being happy. It's strong ale, my lord, that's given me my strong old age." The judge at once withdrew his remarks to the bar.—Pall Mall Gazette. -Miss Estelle Reel, superintendent of all Indian schools in the United States, is at work on a bill to be introduced in Congress, having for its object the compulsory education of all Indian children. She is firmly of the opinion that these wards of the nation should be taught useful trades, to the end that they may be able to earn their own living. -Mrs. Amelia E. Barr says men are supplanting women as household servants. CREAM CITY NOTES. We call the attention of the subscribers and many friends of the Advocate to the cut of our headquarters, and advertisement of our work, published on the fourth page of this issue. *** The meeting of the Sunday club was held in St. Mark's church on Sunday last. A fair-sized audience was present, a majority of whom were ladies. Mr. Crawford White's answer to the question, "Why I Am a Vegetarian?" was listened to with marked attention and was exceedingly interesting. Mr. White will conclude his address later. *** Mr. Willie Hawkins read an able and instructive paper on "Trusts," which was the subject of considerable discussion. *** Messrs, J. J. Miles, John Thornton, Dr. C. A. Johnson, S. L. Marsh, A. V. Raimey, W. L. Hawkins, Al. Bryant and Editor Montgomery took part in the discussion, which was friendly and interesting. * * * S. L. Miner read the message of the governor of Mississippi condemning lynch law, which was endorsed by the club. *** It is rumored that Hon. W. T. Green is out for the nomination for justice of the peace. If he receives the nomination from proper support he will doubtless be elected. 尚兴尚 We are glad to see the interest taken in the Christian people in inviting strangers to come among them and in the church work and prayer meetings. This shows a Christian spirit in them. Rev. Knight deserves great credit in bringing the people together. Now our duty is to stand by our pastor and hold him up. * * * People who wish first-class groceries and provisions of all kinds can procure the same by calling on our old friend. Fred W. Mueller-corner of Fifth and Wells street. He keeps the best that can be bought in the market. He also keeps fresh vegetables of all kinds. He is kind and polite in every respect. His clerks, Mr. Clarence A. Harding and John Schott, are obliging and well liked by those who patronize the store. *** Any time you wish fresh and salted meats, poultry, etc., you would do well by paying Mr. John Borngesser of 429 State street a visit, where you can obtain the very best of all meats. He is prompt in delivering and up to date in his work and sees that you are well satisfied before you take your leave. Mr. William Feton and Mr. John Martin, his clerks, are polite and much credit is due them in the way they attend to business. 必 必 The editor and manageress of the Wisconsin Weekly Advocate made a flying trip to Waukesha. While there they visited the Wisconsin Butter and Cheese company. This firm is one of the best of its kind in the whole Northwest. We were shown through the apartment where they had cheese packed up for future shipping all over the state. This factory manufactures the finest cheese of all kinds in the market. It was established ten years ago by J. H. Harris, president, and G. B. Harris, secretary, who are still the same managers. Mr. Harris also showed us the cooling rooms, where they have had ice for ten years, which is quite remarkable. These gentlemen are indeed Wisconsin's most thrifty young men. We were presented with souvenirs of cheese, which were placed in very nice little jars. The firm subscribed for our paper. The treasurer of this firm, Mr. G. D. Puffer, did all in his power to make our visit enjoyable and we wish the company success during the new year. We also called on our old friend, Post-Master Arthur James, who is always glad to receive his many friends. He looked the picture of health. He renewed his subscription. We called on Mr. H. M. Youman, editor and publisher of the Waukesha Freeman, who is doing nicely with his paper, which is very newsy in every respect. He subscribed for our paper. * * * "The Pioneer Limited." This is the name of one of the fastest trains on record. It is noted for its fine cars, smooth running. The dining room is a fit palace for a king. It is a dream of loveliness. Every day it is freshly decorated with choicest flowers, and everything is served up to date. Mr. J. H. Smith, the conductor, is the whole talk by those who have had the pleasure of riding on his car. W. J. George, chef, is the best in this country. The following waiters are the rest of the staff: Allen Hill, second cook; George Campbell, third cook; Charles Joger, fourth cook; waiters, D. Ballard, John Bryant, W. B. Wells,. The Study of Forestry. At the College of Forestry, Cornell, the courses are strictly professional, and are intended to educate and train managers of forest properties. As yet no women have been enrolled in that department. Several have, however, been interested in a course which is designed to give all kinds of general information on the subject. One woman took a "special satisfaction" grade in this course, being a post graduate student.—New York Tribune. An Extraordinary Record. 109,303 cases of G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry, imported in 1899, or 72,495 cases more than any other brand was never before approached. Its quality cannot be excelled at any price, and their 1895 vintage now being imported was seldom equaled. BEST IN THE WORLD. Lighting Company. The city of Milwaukee has become famous for municipal improvements and has risen rapidly to a place in the front rank of progressive municipalities. Among other advantages she is given credit for having what a great many experts believe to be the best electric street railway system in the world. To many this may seem incredible, but upon second thought and after comparison with the cumbrous and antiquated cable system of our sister city, Chicago, when by reason of a slow and imperfect system of transit one has to spend about half one's time on the street cars, the vast superiority of our own system as a means of rapid transit becomes at once apparent. One would be led to think that in consideration of the unquestioned benefit which the company has conferred upon the citizens that appreciation would be universal. This, however, seems not to be the case and to read the senseless opposition to a corporation which at enormous expense has made it possible for one to travel from one end of Milwaukee to the other in the shortest possible time for the payment of a simple nickel, besides giving to the working man an actual 4-cent fare with transfers, seems to us unworthy of an intelligent community, and is, in our opinion, based largely on prejudice. The headquarters of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Lighting company is located at 451 Broadway. Hon. Henry C. Payne is vice-president, and he, with Mr. Charles F. Pfister and President F. G. Bigelow of the First National bank, are the only members of the board of directors living in the city. The remaining general officers of the system are: Mr. John I. Beggs, general manager; Mr. Thomas E. Mitten, general superintendent of the railway department; Mr. Emil R. Manhardt, claim agent; Mr. George O. Wheatcroft, assistant treasurer; Mr. H. C. Mackay, comptroller and auditor; Mr. O. M. Rau, assistant superintendent of the lighting department; Mr. C. D. Wilson, chief engineer. In justice to our citizens we take pleasure in saying that the vast majority of the business and professional men are on the side of the street railway company and consider it but right that the company should enjoy an extension of its franchise as an equivalent for the concessions it has made in giving to the citizens of Milwaukee and the public a 4-cent fare during those hours of the day when it is most needed, with all the privileges of transfer. In addition to all this the company has, at an enormous cost, extended its lines to Kenosha, Racine, to Waukesha, Waukesha beach, North Milwaukee, and is justly entitled to all it has received at the hands of the common council, and more. We venture to predict that the time will come when an enlightened and intelligent public will stop and think, and, with the change of sentiment and reaction which time is sure to bring, those who now condemn will then applaud. WEIRDSTORY OF CANNIBALISM Horrible Evidence of Barbarism Still Extant in the World. Cannibalism is still a part of the savagery of the world, and a remarkable story of cannibalism was brought to Sydney, Australia, a few days before the sailing of the steamer Aorangi to Vancouver, B. C., by the French steamer Jeannette. The victim of the display of savagery was a native of Hawaii named Amaru, who acted as orderly to the immigration department at Noumea, in the New Hebrides. About six months ago Amaru married a native woman of Aoba, in the New Hebrides group, and on passing that island on the second voyage of the Jeannette to one of the outlying islands he decided to visit his wife's tribe. Accordingly the couple was put off in a small boat and it was only a few weeks ago that the steamer made a second call and learned their fate. By mistake they had landed on an unfriendly shore and were taken prisoners. The man was tied to a stake and his torture begun. This consisted first in allowing vicious jungle snakes from which the poison fangs had been removed to attack the man's legs. Then a fire was made at his feet and his legs were horribly burned, though the injury was superficial, so that the victim would not die under the treatment. Then he was made a target for the spears of the tribesmen, who finally killed him. He was torn to pieces and placed over a fire with two sheep. In fact, according to the story, he was eaten with the sheep. In the meantime Aramu's wife had been provided with a second husband. The matter was reported to a British man-of-war, but it is thought no action has been taken. A City of Lead. The name "Leadville, Colorado," does not imply that the dwellings and paving are made of lead, but there is a city in Africa where that mineral is used successfully for building purposes. Byra is the name of this rather extensive town, which has over 300 buildings built of pure lead. Three very fine public buildings, with beautiful ornamentations, have been constructed from pure lead. Besides durability the cheapness of the mineral is a great consideration. Thus the construction of any of these very elaborate buildings never exceeds the cost of $80,000.—New York Herald. —The Earl of Manvers (Sydney William Herbert Pierrepont) is dead AN URGENT APPEAL. AN URGENT APPEAL. TWENTIETH CENTURY MEMORIAL. Asked in the Form of $2000 which will Assist in Erecting a Female Seminary Where the Light of Education is Much Needed. Monrovia, Liberia, West Coast of Africa, Aug. 29, 1899.—Hon. John G. Jones, 33, Most Illustrious Sovereign Grand Commander—Sir and Brother: The establishment of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Free Masonry and the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and the Council of Royal and Select Masters of the Cryptic Rite of Free Mason in the republic of Liberia have already carved your illustrious name high upon the escutcheon of fame and will be a landmark to generations yet unborn. Yet here is one more crown I want you to win, and that is to use your influence in the United States of America with our illustrious craftmen and the National Grand Court of Daughters of Sphinx and other citizens and raise $2000 as a Twentieth century Masonic thanks offering unto God. The same to be styled "The John G. Jones Masonic Memorial Female seminary." I am engaged in the educational work here at the Ricks institute, but tremble for the future of this grand negro republic when I look over the country from Cape Mount to Cape Palmas and from the Atlantic to the Soudan, and nowhere can I see a female school and no one seems to be interested about the matter. What is the use of us spending money and time educating the boys in Liberia as the girls who are to be the future mothers of our statesmen and Presidents in the future, if they are to grow up in ignorance. As I said in the beginning, you have made your name immortal if you do no more, but through your great and, illustrious name now I appeal to you to push this very important question before our illustrious craftsmen and the National Grand Court, Daughters of Sphinx, and the people everywhere to raise $2000 for this female seminary. I have the land already secured, a beautiful and healthy location just one mile from the city of Monrovia, Liberia. The $2000 can be raised in the United States through the aid of the Masons and the people generally and not be felt. Two or three grand banquets would settle the whole question for that purpose. Let me hear from you at an early date, saying that you will do what you can, then I will have a basis to work on in Liberia and Europe in raising the balance of $8000. You have wonderfully pleased the white Masons in Europe in so successfully establishing those higher degrees of Free Masonry in the Republic of Liberia, Africa, so much so that European statesmen speak of you in glowing terms, and when you visit Europe and Africa your reception will eclipse that of any other American Negro who has ever set foot on European and Eastern soil. Now, as every church, state and country are trying to do something as a Twentieth century memorial, and our honorable and illustrious order of Free Masonry is in advance of any and all other social and beneficial orders in the world, and you are now the recognized head of Free Masonry all over the globe, now get unto yourself more glory by taking hold of this "John G. Jones Masonic Memorial Female Seminary" at Monrovia, Liberia. You can, through your influence with the illustrious craftsmen and the National Grand court, Daughters of Sphinx, and the people everywhere, give Liberia a grander boom still than the one she has received already. My heart is in this work and I turn to you for help. I will send an appeal to the Leader at Washington, D. C. and other papers. Please send me your endorsement to accompany my appeal. Hon. Owen L. W. Smith is well. Fraternally yours. The Court Committed Itself. The prisoner was making his appearance before the magistrate for the hundredth time. "Well," said the magistrate, "you here again?" "Yes, your honor," responded the prisoner. "What's the charge?" What's the charge? "Vagrancy—same as before, your honor." "It seems to me you are here about half your time." "Yes, about that, your honor." "Well, what do you do it for? Why don't you work?" "I do, your honor, more than half my time." "Ah, now," said the magistrate, surprised, "if you can tell me where you have ever worked I'll let you off." "In prison, your honor," answered the prisoner brazenly, and the judge kept his word.—Collier's Weekly. —The North Carolina penitentiary was self-supporting last year, and returned to the state $50,000 borrowed during the year. HIS IGNORANCE. O Solomon of bonds and stocks, The market's ups and downs, Who sneers at girlhood's love for frocks. And woman's craze for gowns! Whose knowledge is so sure and great, In nothing is it scrimp; From your abundance, kindly state, Quite briefly, what's a guimpe? Ponounced your own peculiar way, What's peau de soie? Fonlard? Birge? Taffeta? Ruching? Pique? Crepon? Don't think too hard. You may discuss the Phillipine Imbroglio-alas! Explain a passementerie, Batiste, and surah, too; Or gros-grain silk, or point d'esprit; The women know—do you? And Henrietta, bolero, Or crepe de chine, well shirred; Guipure; glace; faille; basque; jabot; What, stumped so soon? Absurd! A SAILOR'S DAUGHTER. When the Countess of Quentin Durward discovered that her daughter had been christened "My Lady Dabchick," such a shudder went through her that an extra puff of wind would have blown her sunshade on the tide and floated it into the Medina. As you may see by the mention of the word sunshine, the countess was no marine maniac. She did yachting, but she loved Hurlingham and Goodwood; liked sitting down and strolling and carriage gowns. She herself, though unaware of the fact, was known by her intimate friends—very much so by her enemies—as "Lady Toilette." That morning, aboard her husband's yacht, the Lamphore, her maid had had a terrible time of it. "Although one's things get blown about and spoilt that's no reason why I should go about like a savage—I mean a laundress or something." "No, my dear," said the earl, looking out eastward as if he could see the Meteor coming past the Owers. The noble yachtsman had that far-away look of a man who is always on salt water. "Eveline can do as she pleases. I am told that when she went up to the Blackwater with that horrid Lefoy girl she actually wore sea boots and tramped over the mud. I call it indelicate—almost immoral." Her ladyship shook her head and sighed deeply. The sigh was almost as loud as the first puff of a coming breeze. "Eveline is a good girl, though eccentric," said the father, who was much more interested in watching a smart hand engaged in hammering a shilling into a ring on the point of a marlinspike. The earl was partial to wearing these chefs d'oeuvre of nautical handicraft. "And, my dear," the countess would say, "he would smoke pipes all the day if I would let him. That is the advantage of being brought up in the gunroom, and—Eveline takes after him." "She took to the water," so her father said, "like a duck, and do you know, Smith?"—the cari was chatting with his skipper—"that girl knows the channel chart as well as any master going. She took that one-rater of hers through the Overland route to Dover in a good deal more than a capful of wind, I can tell you. And what an ear she's got! Do you remember how she caught the sound of the Dungerness syren? And didn't she win the smallboat cup at Shoreham? Yet I never saw a girl better gowned when she chooses to be." Alas! the countess had another source of grief. Her daughter was blighted with a peculiar mania for singing marine ballads. The earl was particularly partial, like all good sailors and gentlemen, to "Wrapping Old Stairs" and "Tom Bowling." But, facilis decensus, the frank, pretty Eveline, like some other yachting sportswomen, was not above taking up with some time-honored "chatty," by the aid of which many a main-sail has to be hoisted. The countess, one luckless day, had caught her daughter singing to herself: I once knew a captain who didn't know his name. Heigh ho!" etc. The peeress almost flew, only was too stout to fly; almost rushed, only was too dignified to rush, to her noble husband. "That dreadful girl sings the most dreadful songs—a sort of horrid crooning, something about blowing a man down." "Bless my soul!" said the old yachtman's viking, "the men used to sing it off Cape Coast years agone. I know it. "Be he a black man, a white, or a brown * * * *" His daughter had come up on deck, and her fresh voice joined in with her father's. The skipper, unable to restrain his sympathetic feelings, joined in with a roar that might have served for an amateur syren's. When the next verse began— Then up came the shark with his ugly fin— a voice was heard joining in from the sea. The countess swept away from a wrathful Zenobia. The hands nearest were obliged to look over the bulwarks to hide their grinning faces. Below, the countess, almost speechless with disgust, said aloud: with disgust, said about. "And some person actually joined in from the water." "The world is coming to an end," said the countess, solemnly. In the afternoon in the Squadron garden the countess was consoling herself with the thought that her gown was exquisite, and that her companion was a royal highness. The R. H. was hardly sympathetic. Still she remarked: "Fancy her singing that! Why, it's what the sailors call a 'chanty.' It's quite good fun when you're hauling in a dinghy." The lady of Quentin Durward shuddered, albeit the words were spoken by a possible future Empress: "Why, my boys sing the very thing; so do the girls," and with a smile and perhaps a slight suggestion of a blush. "I don't know but what I haven't done it myself. I once told the poor Czar, who was so fond of doing feats of strength, how this kind of singing helped. And, dear Lady Quentin—it is a liberty, I know—but don't you think that you are just a little hard on poor Eveline and that dear little John Ranlan—he's four inches shorter than she is, but he's a good little fellow." "There is enough salt water in the family already. The earl actually cuts up his own tobacco with a claspknife. I do not like young Ranlan. He shall not sail with her in that horrid boat, no matter who's with them. I do not understand the girl." "There she is, and with another girl—one of the Lefoys, I suppose." The experienced eye of the royal lady could tell the rake of a craft half a mile off. "How well they handle it. The little girl with her must have good muscles to have twisted the mainsail—most hands would have taken more than a third of the time." "I told that wicked girl to be with me here," sighed the countess. "Mamma proposes, et cetera," answered the royalty, and the lady smiled in somewhat suspicious fashion. "Those girls are mad," Lady Quentin Durward flustered with annoyance, or, as someone remarked professionally, "Lady Toilette's in irons." "And she has dared to stop away all this time, and my evening will be spoilt—why, quite twenty have sailed off." "Yes, my dear," observed the earl, dryly. "but here is the princess." I don't know exactly why it was, but the countess had some distinct presentiment of coming evil. The princess handed her a letter. That letter was opened, and if Lady Quentin had not been too well bred to do so she would certainly have fainted away in the presence of her guests. It ran thus: "Dear Mamma. Awfully sorry, but dear John and I have gone to be married by special license on Lord Artagnan's boat. A lot of people are coming to witness the ceremony and then going back to the fireworks. We didn't want any fireworks, so dear John dressel up as a girl." Despite the countess' good breeding there was something of a tableau. The earl only smiled. "They must have made eight knots," said the earl. "Wedding knots!" said the royalty. "The countess must give in."—The Gentlewoman. DELEGATES MUST BE MOTHERS Spinsters and Girl Graduates Barred from the National Congress. Women who have babies of their own are wanted at the National Congress of Mothers, to be held at Washington next month, and Chicago mothers got their invitations yesterday. The girl graduate from the kindergarten training school was disappointed and tossed her head as she folded her essay on "How to Manage a Husband." She had planned to be at this congress, but Mrs. Theodore W. Birney, the president, has asked some questions which must be answered before a delegate's badge is bestowed. Among the questions are: "Are you married? Have you any children? Have you ever had the care of little ones?" "I don't know much about the Mothers' congress, but old maids' children and bachelors' wives are always perfect, you know," said Dr. Julia Holmes Smith. "Good theoretical advice is all right, but what we need is the practical. It's funny to me to hear little girls fresh from school discuss the training of children and tell whether a man's time and money are his own or his wife's." "Was it necessary for Miss Willard to have had delirium tremens before she knew how drunkenness should be treated?" asked a kindergartner. "I always laugh when I hear it is essential for a woman to have a child before she is capable of discussing a child's life and its possibilities." Mrs. L. H. Perce laughed, too, but she didn't agree with the teacher of the kindergarten. "It's so absurd, the thought of an unmarried woman settling all the problems of the home," she said. "Mothers' congresses should be for mothers. I think there should be a sort of mothers' trust that would shut out old maids." It has been said that one in ten of the members of the congress is a mother, and the association is wondering whether it will have to cut its membership or change its name.—Chicago Record. Royal Talents. Queen Wilhelmina of Holland has one accomplishment that might, and perhaps does, save her a great deal of money. She is an expert at the millinery trade, and in the royal residence there is an apartment in the seclusion of the Queen's quarters where hats, bonnets and toques are being fashioned and modeled after her own exclusive designs. But Queen Amalie is as deft with her fingers as she is with her brain. At a doll show recently held in Berlin the leading feature was a collection of dolls exhibited "by the Queen of Portugal." every article of dress and decoration of which was made by herself. A gem of the royal handiwork was a charming reproduction in miniature of the carriage used at the coronation, drawn by eight tiny horses, whose silver harness is a marvel of workmanship. The group is valued at $15,000, and it is to be sent to the Paris Exposition in 1900. Advice to Royalty. The young King of Spain is learning the bicycle. It is a good thing; push it along—Cincinnati Tribune. Joubert's Formidable Force Blocks the Path from Spearman's Camp to Ladysmith. London, Jan. 24.—2:45 p. m.—The extreme tension caused by what may justly be designated the most anxious pause since the war began had not been relieved up to the time of writing by anything save the daily stock exchange rumor, which today happens to have been started by the bulls, who assert that Gen. Warren has captured Spionskopf. Anxiety in regard to the news is visible on all sides. The war office was besieged at an early hour this morning and the clubs and other resorts liable to receive early news have been crowded with eager inquirers. Excitement at High Pitch. As the afternoon progressed the excitement on Pall Mall reached a high pitch. But the war office officials reiterated, at 3:30 p. m., the oft-repeated statement that "nothing had been received from Gen. Buller." The suspense was increased by the belief that Gen. Buller would never have published his intention to attack the Boers on Spionskopf unless satisfied that the assault would be carried out before the news could be published and it was fully anticipated that the news of his success or failure would reach London in a few hours at the most. Only at Great Cost. It is generally recognized that the Boer position, if ever taken, can only be captured at a tremendous cost. A dispatch from Pretoria, dated Tuesday, January 23, somewhat amplifies the dispatch of Monday, January 22, from the Boer head laager, cabled to the Associated press last evening. It says: "Four or five times during the day the British replaced their wearied soldiers by fresh ones. The Boer casualties to date are one man killed and two men slightly injured. Our men are in excellent spirits. There is a large slaughter of the British. Gen. Botha is now in sole command, Gen. Cronje having been sent elsewhere." The same dispatch, apparently referring to the situation at Colenso, says: "One of the large Boer Maxims was temporarily disordered, but was soon repaired. The British northern camp is in confusion. People are observed trekking aimlessly in all directions." The Question of American Sympathy. Commenting on Capt. Mahan's attitude, the St. James Gazette today remarks: "His advice is good and needed in America. While strict neutrality is maintained in the official world and good will for England is felt by the better informed, it is simply misleading the public of this country to suggest, as some correspondents are doing, that antagonism to England is confined to a negligible body of Americans. The sympathy of America as a whole, is, as a matter of fact, no more with England at this moment than was our popular sympathy with them at the outbreak of the war with Spain, and the contrast of official and popular attitudes is no less marked in the United States than it is in Germany." GEN. BULLER'S APOLOGY British Commander Explains Why He Did Not Move. London, Jan. 24.—Gen. Buller's great turning movement, of which so much had been expected, has come to a standstill. His carefully-worded message to the war office, telling this, after a silence of two days, reads like an apology and an explanation. The following dispatch from Gen. Buller, dated at Spearman's camp, January 23, 6:20 p. m., was posted this morning: Warren holds the position he gained two days ago. In front of him, at about 1400 yards, is the enemy's position west of Spion's Kop. It is on higher ground than Warren's position, so it is impossible to see into it properly. It can be approached only over bare open slopes and the ridges held by Warren are so steep that guns cannot be placed on them. But we are shelling the enemy's position with Howitzers and field artillery, placed on lower ground, behind infantry. The enemy is replying with Creusotes and other artillery. In this duel the advantage rests with us, as we appear to be searching his trenches and his artillery fire is not causing us much loss. An attempt will be made tonight to seize Splon's Kop, the salient of which forms the left of the enemy's position facing Trichard's Drift, and which divides it from the position facing Potgleter's Drift. It has considerable command over all the enemy's entrenchments. Something to Cheer the Country. Parliament will meet in five days. The cabinet had been hoping for one rallying British success to cheer the country and command generous support for fresh revenue measures. Among these will be probably an increase of the income tax for a shilling in the pound, but this would only provide the cost of five weeks' hostilities. The duties on tobacco, alcohol, tea and coffee are likely to be raised. The cabinet will meet at the end of the week and discuss the situation. Political considerations, both foreign and domestic, press upon the military authorities the necessity of speedily accomplishing something. These authorities may have been persuaded to urge Gen. Bullea to attempt his great operation without adequate preparation. This impression, whether true or not, is abroad. MADE A PECONNOISSANCE Methuen's Men Found Boers Strongly Entrenched and Returned. Modder River, Jan. 23.—A vigorous reconnoissance that was made last evening engaged the enemy's cannon on the kopjes and high lands. The British light infantry advanced smartly in extended order to protect a half battery of howitzers, which swiftly took a position on the left, facing the kopjes. The guns were unlimbered and in action within a couple of minutes of the time they halted. There was strong and incessant shelling between the howitzers and two Boer guns in ravines in the hills. The British long-range guns supported the howitzers. The firing lasted from 5:55 to 7:30 o'clock p. m. The Boers were facing a strong sunset and this seemed to hinder their marksmanship. Though they shelled both the infantry and artillery they hit nobody. The enemy's loss, if any, is unknown. The infantry were within seeing distance of the Boers' trenches. They are wide and deep and banked with sand. They were strongly occupied. The British troops are now returning. British to be Expelled. London, Jan. 24.—The correspondent of the Times at Lourenco Marquez says: "The wholesale expulsion of British subjects now remaining in the Transvaal is expected next week. Schutte, military commandant of the Rand, is maintaining his reputation as an unscrupulous and vindictive official. His latest move was an attempt to break open the vaults of the Rand Safe Deposit company, ostensibly to obtain their securities for the residents. "It appears that all the bridges on the Natal railway and the Laing's Nek tunnel have been undermined so as to enable them to be destroyed at a moment's notice in the event of Boer retreat." Durban, Jan. 22. -The German steamship Bundesrath has been released, and will sail for the east coast. Private Telegrams Stopped. New York, Jan. 24.—The Commercial Cable company this morning sent out the following notice: "We are advised that the postmaster-general at Pretoria announces that all private telegrams for the South African republic will be stopped." THE NATION'S WARDS. Statement Showing Number of Pensioners on the Roll Under All Laws. Washington, D. C., Jan. 24.—Responding to an inquiry from Senator Gallinger, Commissioner of Pension Evans has sent to him a statement giving the number of pensioners borne on the rolls of the office on account of each of the wars of the United States and giving a brief review of laws under which they were granted. The statement as to the number of pensioners is as follows: On account of the Revolutionary war, 4 widows and 7 daughters; war of 1812, 1 survivor, 1998 widows; Indian wars, 1832, to 1842, 656 survivors and 3889 widows; Mexican war, 9204 survivors and 8175 widows; granted since 1861 under general law, 321,555 invalids and 92,901 widows and other dependents; under the law of 1890, invalids, 420,912; widows and dependents, 130,226. PAID HER $300. Calumet Elopement Comes to an Unromantic End in a New York Police Court. New York, N. Y., Jan. 24.—[Special.] —Jacob Walling, who formerly owned a saloon at Calumet, Mich., is now out of trouble. He spent several days in jail in this city and is $300 poorer than when he reached New York, but he is out of trouble and probably satisfied. He left Calumet some weeks ago with Lizzie Wehkamaki, a 17-year-old Finnish maiden who could speak no English. The girl thought they were married and together they started for New York. In New York he lost the girl and she was brought up in the police station in a dazed condition, being terribly frightened because she had lost her man. Walling was about to start for Europe and was nabbed just as he was boarding a steamer. He was held in jail pending an inquiry. The entire matter was, however, settled by his paying the girl $300 as a balm for her wounded feelings. The girl will probably return to Calumet, where she has friends. MACRUM'S STATUS. A Troublesome Matter to Officials or the State Department. Washington. D. C., Jan. 24.—The state department is finding it difficult to repudiate Mr. Macrum. No less than three authoritative statements have been issued to the effect that Mr. Macrum is not consul to Pretoria, or in fact in the United States consular service in any capacity, yet it appears that he himself is under a different impression. The fact that the United States Senate confirmed a successor to Mr. Macrum as consul to Pretoria is regarded by the department as sufficient evidence that he was thereby ousted, not only from his post at Pretoria, but entirely out of the service of the United States government. Through a statute intended to prevent consular officers from being left in the lurch at a distant post, an allowance is made to pay traveling expenses back to the United States, which is technically regarded as consular pay in order to fall within the law, but any claim to a place in the consular service based on this allowance would, it is said at the department, be purely technical. UPROAR IN FRENCH CHAMBER Minister of Justice Called a Scoundrel and a Canaille. Paris, Jan. 24.—5:45 p. m.—There were exciting scenes in the Chamber of Deputies today. M. Jean Charles Bernard, Socialist, member for the Second district of Bordeaux, violently denounced the statements made by the public prosecutor at the trial of the Assumptionist Fathers, now in progress before the correctional tribunal, and attacked the minister of justice, M. Monis, calling him a scoundrel and a canaille. The chamber pronounced itself in favor of the expulsion of M. Bernard from the house, but the deputy refused to withdraw. The proceedings were temporarily suspended and a detachment of soldiers was marched in, whereupon M. Bernard left the chamber, protesting against his expulsion. ENTIRE TOWN WIPED OUT. Mining Village in Northern Colorado Devaatated by Fire. Boulder, Col., Jan. 24.—Fire which started early this morning in the McClancy hotel at Ward, a mining camp, four miles distant, destroyed a number of frame buildings with a total loss of $50,000. Fire broke out also this morning in LaFayette, the principal coal-mining town in northern Colorado, about twelve miles from this city, and spread rapidly. The wires are down and no particulars have been received, but it is believed that practically the entire town will be devastated. BIG FIRE IN DAWSON. Property in the Kloudike Metropolis Worth $400,000 Destroyed. Seattle, Wash., Jan. 24.—Advices from the north received today substantiate the report of a big fire at Dawson. It occurred on January 11 and destroyed buildings and merchandise to the value of $400,000. The fire is supposed to have originated from a defective flue. The burned buildings included many saloons, restaurants, opera house, grocery and general stores and a branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. There was no loss of life but very little of the contents of the buildings were saved. All of the burned buildings faced the Klondike river. CIRCUS CLOWN DEAD. Charles McCarthy, the First Man to Turn a Double Somersault. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 24.—Charles McCarthy, who was a circus clown more than forty years ago and known as the first man to turn a double somersault, dropped dead last night. It is supposed death was due to heart disease. McCarthy was 60 years of age. He was born in Utica, N.Y. His athletic feats attracted attention. He was a contemporary with Dan Rice and had been connected with nearly all the old-time wagon shows. Flowers Bloom in the Woods South Bend, Ind., Jan. 24.-The extremely mild weather in this locality has caused flowers to bloom in the woods. Peach trees are reported to have bloomed also. Chief Engineer and Second Mate of the Ardandhu Were Lost -Balance Rescued. Vineyardhaven, Mass., Jan. 23.—The Glasgow steamer Ardandhu, Capt. Dundas, from New London, Conn., for Halifax, N. S., was sunk in collision with the Metropolitan liner Herman Winter, from Boston for New York, off Robinson's Hole, Vineyard sound, at 3:40 o'clock this morning, and two of the Ardandhu's crew of thirty-one men were lost. They were: Chief Engineer James Henderson of Glasgow, and Second Mate Fred Dowe of Boston. The Herman Winter reached here this forenoon with her bow gone and reported the accident. She had on board the twenty-nine men who escaped from the Ardandhu. The Ardandhu was struck about midships on her starboard side by the Herman Winter's bow and was cut half way through. She would have sunk immediately, but her water-tight compartments kept her afloat for a time. The crew made a rush and it was thought that all but two of them succeeded in getting aboard the New York vessel. The Ardandhu drifted toward the shore before she went down and apparently she struck on the southwest end of Naushon island and foundered stern first, her bow remaining out of water. The Winter has a large hole in her bow, but her collision bulkheads prevented the water from working aft and she had no difficulty in making this port. The Ardandhu was a comparatively new boat. She was built at Belfast, Ireland, in 1893, and was owned by Clark & Co. of Glasgow. She was made of steel and was of 1334 tons. AMERICAN TROOPS TAKE SANTA CRUZ. Although Reported as Strongly Fortified the Town was Found to be Deserted. Manila, Jan. 23.—9:50 a. m.—The Americans have occupied Santa Cruz, on Laguna de Bay, Laguna province. It was reported that many insurgents were concentrated there, but the town was found deserted. The military regulation requiring the streets to be cleared of natives at 8:30 p. m.*has been changed to 10 o'clock. Otis' Report of Casualties. Washington, D. C., Jan. 23.—Gen. Otis has cabled the war department the following list of casualties: Killed in action Vigan, Luzon, December 4, Thirty-third infantry, A, Arthur Wright; B, Lawrence L, Spencer, sergeant; Fred crick J. Bell, sergeant; Alfred Wachs, corporal; D, Dave Pubkett; E, James E. Bennett, William Brandon; L, Norman L, Frey, sergeant. Near Santa Nicholas, November 19. Third cavalry, A, Irving H. Palmer. Near Lemery, Luzon, January 18. Forty-fifth infantry, F, Frank Carr. Wounded in action, Vigan, December 4, Thirty-third infantry, B, James R. Montgomery, musician; B, Fred Loyea; K, William H. Bostwick; M, John Patterson; Tangadan Mountain, 4th. Third cavalry, D, Hubert Muggy. K, Frank Kaiser. Near Binan, January 7. Fourteenth infantry, William C, Gelger, first leutenant. Near Lemery, 13th, Forty-sixth infantry, H, William Bose; 19th, Albert Nelson; H, John Lenehan. Near Santa Tomas, November 19, Third cavalry, Charles J. Grace. SCOUTED BY THE POLICE. Akron Story About an Alleged Mrs. Lustgert Pronounced a Heax. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 23.—The idea that Mrs. Louisa Luetgert is in Akron, O., or any other town is scouted by the police department. A telephone message, said to be from the sheriff at Akron, was received by Lieut. Perry at detective headquarters late on Sunday night, stating that Mrs. Luetgert was in the Ohio town. "I took so little stock in the story," said Lieut. Perry. "that I did not make a report of it. It is a hoax, and while there may have been a woman in Akron who resembles the late Mrs. Luetgert, you may be sure it is not she." Capt. Colleran places no credence in the story, but to satisfy Attorney Harmon, who defended Luetgert, he telegraphed the Akron sheriff, but did not receive a reply. "It is all a fake," said Capt. Colleran, "and you can rest assured that Mrs. Luetgert has not and will not be found." BOSTON'S BOARDING-HOUSES. Conducted by Patterns of Spinisterial Virtue-Cultured Menus Provided "There can be no general license in Boston's Bohemia," writes Margaret Allston in the Ladies' Home Journal, "as the neighborhood is dotted with boarding-houses, where it is the invariable custom that one must pass an examination both in respectability and brains before admittance is allowed, and which are conducted by patterns of spinsterial virtue who sit at the head of a table full of cultured boarders, announcing the cultured menu to each individual somewhat in this wise: 'Miss ——, will you partake of lamb warmed in its own gravy? Or a suggestion of shepherd's pie? Or possibly chicken pie to come?' PLAGUE AT HONOLULU. Three New Cases and One Death Reported by Mei Taylor. Washington, D. C., Jan. 23.—SurgeonGeneral Sternberg has received a report from Maj. Blair Taylor, chief surgeon at the United States Military hospital at Honolulu, stating that since his last report there have been three cases of the disease and one death from bubonic plague. The process of burning up the infected district is rapidly proceeding. Its inhabitants are being isolated in detention camps and the government has placed $270,000 at the disposal of the board of health, with the promise of more, if needed. Out of Money and Responder Denver, Col., Jan. 23.—Guy Dennett, aged 21 years, a nephew of President Dole of Hawaii, attempted suicide here by cutting his wrist with a knife in a rooming house. He was out of money and despondent. He will probably recover. A Rare Old Bible Found. A wonderful old Bible has just been discovered in Venice, the fortunate finder being Leo S. Olschki, a well-known antiquarian of Florence. It is in five large volumes, and was printed in Rome, in the printing house of Don Pietro Massimo, in 1471 and 1472. Soon after it came from the press it was purchased by a patrician family of Venice, and it was in the archives of this family that Olschki discovered it.—New York Herald. Ancient Astronomy. When Nineveh and Babylon were in the splendor of their might men in China were predicting eclipses, making catalogues and giving names to the stars. But Nineveh and Babylon were mere mounds of rubbish when China was great and to this date the civilization and life of the empire is the wonder of the world. —Adelina Patti has taken up the zither-banjo, and plays her own accompaniments frequently when singing before her intimate friends. MESSAGE FROM MABINI Tells American People Why the War is Continued. SACRIFICE FOR LIBERTY No Systematic Hatred of Foreigners- Americans and Filipinos Should Understand Each Other. New York, Jan. 24.—A dispatch to the Herald from Manila says: This letter, addressed to the Herald correspondents in the Philippines, has been received from Senor Mabini, the strongest counselor of Aguinaldo and his Congress in Philippine affairs: Gentlemen: Convinced that you treat Philippine questions with impartiality, and with the object that public opinion of the great free and civilized nation be not missed. I take the liberty to ask you to make yourselves an echo of the following opinions throughout the American press: The Philippine people do not sustain any systematic hatred against foreigners. On the contrary, they receive with pleasure and gratitude those who fully wish to cooperate for their liberties and prosperity. Filipinos continue to fight against Americans not because of hatred, but to demonstrate that far from looking with indifference on the political situation they know how to sacrifice themselves for a government which assures individual liberties and is administered in conformity with the necessities and desires of its people. The present state of war does not permit the people to give frank expression to a manifestation of their aspirations. For this reason Filipinos wish ardently that the Congress of the United States shall hear them before deciding upon their future. To this end the Filipinos ask Congress either to nominate a civil commission which may put itself in contact with Filipinos who have influence in Pacific villages, as well as among the people under arms, or permit a commission of such Filipinos to go to America in order to express the desires of the people. I hope confidently that when the Americans and Filipinos know each other better not only will the present conflict cease, but other future ones will be forestalled. The conscientious opinion of the masses in America appears to follow on their traditions, and these constitute for the present the only guarantee for hopes of all honorable Filipinos. Rests with Aguinaldo. A special to the Herald from Washington says: The proposition of Aguinaldo's agent for making the desires of Filipinos known to civil representatives of this government is perfectly feasible. It is all in Aguinaldo's own hands. He knows perfectly well the terms of peace, which means surrender, acknowledgment of American sovereignty and the fullest measure of self-government which will be framed after fully ascertaining the desires and capabilities of the Filipinos. This was the statement made by Postmaster-General Charles Emory Smith, after reading Senor Mabini's message to the Herald. Col. Denby of the Philippines commission said that Senor Mabini was one of the most able Filipinos, and he regarded the fact that he had written the communication as a favorable indication. Favored by the President. Other administration officials read in a friendly spirit the message from Senior Mabini. In effect they say that Senior Mabini is requesting just what the administration has contemplated for the Filipinos. Regarding the suggestion for a civil commission, a cabinet officer says the President contemplated sending such a commission to the Philippines at an early date. In his message to Congress he mentioned that it would soon be desirable to send the present commission or a part of it back to Manila, and this idea is now under consideration. Concerning the visit of a Filipino commission to this country, the same cabinet officer said it would be the policy of the administration and Congress to give a full and free hearing to leading Filipinos and that Congress at the proper time would doubtless welcome a representative body of men from the islands. American Soldier Joins Insurgents. Washington, D. C., Jan. 24.—Maj. Gen. Otis in a dispatch to the war department reports that an American soldier who has been offered a commission by the insurgent forces has deserted from the American army. If the man joined the insurgent army he is the second American to cast his lot with the Filipinos. A private belonging to the Colorado regiment joined the Filipinos and was shot by the American troops a few weeks later. The dispatch received from Gen. Otis relative to the latter case reads: Charles Baker, battery L. Third artillery, was reported as having deserted October 1, when he left quarters without permission. He had been offered a commission by the insurgents. Spanish prisoners said Baker had been killed by insurgents, but report not confirmed. Gen. Otis' dispatch was in reply to a message sent him by Gen. Corbin at the request of Representative Burton of Ohio. Mrs. Baker, the mother of the young soldier, had not heard from him for some time and asked Representative Burton to ascertain if he had been killed. Gen. Corbin has directed Gen. Otis to send a full report by mail of Baker's case. Several Minor Engagements. Gen. Otis reported to the war department today that the Western coast of the Island of Panay is now open for trade and that the coast of Laguna de Bay and the neighboring sections of the country will also be opened to unrestricted traffic by the end of the week. He also reports several minor engagements with the Filipinos in which the American arms met with the usual success. The enemy lost heavily and a large amount of arms and ammunition was captured. Gen. Otis' dispatch is as follows: Manila, Jan. 24.—MacArthur reports four minor engagements, in which 5 insurgents were killed, several wounded and captured, he also captured a few rifles and other property; no casualties, Maj. Bishop. Thirty-sixth infantry, in North Sambales, with a detachment of sixty men attacked two insurgent companies, killed 9, wounded and captured 14, secured 22 rifles, several thousand rounds of ammunition, horses with equipments; casualties 3 men wounded, 1 seriously. Gen. Young reports action of Steever. Third cavalry, against Gen. Tintos' force in the north, in which he inflicted very heavy loss on insurgents, who had 28 killed; Dodd's troop attached the insurgents near Santa Lucia, killed 6; no casualties. Reported from the south; Enemy has evacuated Santa Cruz, now in our possession; Schwan is believed to be in pursuit of rebels; no late report from him; coast Laguna de Bay and neighboring sections of country opened to unrestricted traffic on the 27th instant; western coast of the island Panay was opened for trade. Lient. Stockley Missing. Washington, D. C., Jan. 24.—Gen. Otis today cabled the war department as follows: Manila, Jan. 24.—Lleut. Stockler, Twenty-first infantry, has been missing since the 12th instant. He was on a reconnotering duty at Tallisay near San Tomas, Batangas, and was evidently captured. Search is still being prosecuted. OTIS. Paul Devereaux Stockley is a second lieutenant in the Twenty-first infantry, having been appointed August 22, 1890. Friars Were Hooted Manila, Jan. 24.—Archbishop Chapelle, papal delegate to the Philippines, gave a reception to the Catholic clergy and laymen for the purpose of conciliating the opposing factions. Many prominent Philippines attended, with a view of making a demonstration against the friars. They hooted Archbishop Nozaleda and every friar who appeared, crying, "Fuera Nozaleda," and "Fuera friales." THE UNION IGNORED. Coal Companies Announce that They will Not Treat with the Mine-Workers' Association. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 24.—A special from Scranton, Pa., says: Officials of three of the big anthracite coal companies have announced that under no circumstances will they treat with the United Mine Workers of America. Their lead in the matter indicates that a similar position will be taken by other corporations, the coal-carrying roads and the individual operators. Of these companies, the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western and the Delaware & Hudson are paramount. Their mines employ no less than 20,000 men and boys. Contributory to these, are a large number of individual operations, in which several thousand other workmen are engaged. The Hillside Coal and Iron company (property of the Erie Railway company), with mines at Forest City, Avoca and Laflin, and also several contributing individual operations, have set themselves on record as opposed to dealing with the miners' organization. They, however, say they are willing to deal with any committee of their own employees, provided such committee comes to them when not under the influence of any outside agency. The superintendents who take this position are: E. E. Loomis, head of the coal department of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western company; C. C. Rose, superintendent of mines of the Delaware & Hudson company; Capt. William Mayhaupt of the Hillside Coal and Iron company, and Thomas H. Watkins, president of the Temple Coal and Iron company. The latter is the foremost of the individual operators and has big mines at Wyoming, Duryea, Peek ville, Richmondale and Northwest. Gulf Seems to Widen. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 24.—The second day of the joint conference between the United Mine Workers and the coal operators of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania does not promise much. The gulf between the miners and operators from Illinois seems to widen. A fight will be made to keep the Iowa operators out of the interstate compact. John P. Reese, ex-board member of the United Miners, is from that state, and he will try to bring the operators into the interstate fold. Michigan is also asking to come in. This state will have a better show than Iowa. "To drag in Iowa's grievances would be folly," said a Columbus (O.) operator, "and I for one will oppose the admission of the state. Let the operators settle their own troubles." Under Severe Criticism. The position of the Illinois miners is one that has brought them under severe criticism. Operators claim that the miners are becoming arrogant, because they have a big strike fund on hand. The result of the second ballot on vice-president and board member to succeed John P. Reese of Iowa, taken yesterday, was announced today. Of a total of 936 votes cast for president T. L. Lewis of Ohio received 462; John P. Reese, 266, and W. D. Van Horn of Indiana, 178. Lewis lacked five votes of election. Van Horn withdrew. For board member, James Pendleton of Arkansas was elected, receiving 670 votes. The joint conference adjourned until 2 o'clock in order that the miners might proceed with their business. HALF-MILLION AS GIFTS. Col. Ellwood, a Steel Magnate, Makes His Five Children Rich. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 24.—Col. Isaac L. Ellwood, the barbed-wire magnate and member of Gov. Tanner's staff, has been smiling to himself for a month over a little surprise which he played on Christmas day at De Kalb on his five grown-up children. The "surprise" which has just come to public notice, consisted of five little strips of paper which Col. Ellwood handed out to his children, one each, just after breakfast Christmas morning. Each slip was a check for $100,000. The five children are William L.. Perry Puss Ellwood Mayo, Mary Ellwood Lewis and Jessie Ellwood Ray. Last Christmas morning, as usual, all were at Father Ellwood's for breakfast. The compliments of the season having been exchanged and the breakfast disposed of. Col. Ellwood announced that he had a little surprise for them. He then drew from his pocket five slips of paper and handed one to each of his children. A hasty glance showed that each one of the slips was a cheek for $100,000, payable to the holder and signed "I. L. Ellwood." When they had sufficiently recovered from their surprise there was a general jollification. The otherwise staid men and women danced for joy. When they had quieted down Col. Ellwood said that inasmuch as it was a holiday and the checks could not be cashed that day and a little spending money might be needful he had provided for the emergency. He then handed each of them five $10 gold pieces. Col. Ellwood, who is one of the leading spirits in the American Steel and Wire company, is said to be a dozen times a millionaire, and, aside from his wire interests, is largely interested in railroad stocks and farming lands both in Illinois and Texas. GAMBLING SUIT THROWN OUT Judge Jenkins Dismisses Wife's Plea for Lost Money. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 24.—Judge Jenkins, in the United States circuit court yesterday, entered an order dismissing for want of jurisdiction the suit of Mrs. Amanda E. Stichtenoth against the Central Stock and Grain exchange. The woman had sought to recover $61,980, three times the amount said to have been lost by her husband through speculation. William Stichtenoth is said to be a wealthy citizen of Cleveland, O. His wife says the money he lost belonged to her. Judge Jenkins said: "I can conceive of no statute more thoroughly penal in its character, and within the reasoning of the Supreme court I apprehend a federal court cannot take jurisdiction of such an action. The courts of the United States do not sit to punish offenders against the laws of the state. All that is alleged with respect to the woman's ownership of the funds which her husband used and lost in speculations is mere surplusage." Action will be begun in the state courts at once. DIVORCE FOR MRS. ATWATER. She Proves Her Charges Against Her Huaband. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 24.—Judge Chetlain yesterday disposed of the Atwater divorce case, which has been on the call for over a week, granting a divorce to Mrs. Atwater and holding all the material allegations of her complaint to have been proved. The case, which has had two trials, attracted much attention from the fact that Uriah E. 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Among the number on the present occasion were John Gray, an old soldier who is now in the proud position of having four sons in the army and two more about to enlist, and Thomas Shergold, a one-armed warrior with vivid memories of Alma—London Telegraph. What Do the Children Drink? Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O ? It is delicious and nourishing, and takes the place of coffee. The more Grain-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but costs about $ \frac{1}{4} $ as much. All grocers sell it. 15c and 25c. The horse that sleeps in a standing position rests one leg at a time, depending on the other three to sustain the weight of his body. The habit is a dangerous one. Bromus Inermis 6 Ton Har That sounds well—6 tons. 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Part of a picked « ot shuspshooters, with the Kimberley relief force morignie the fnesk discs. 0 aE ETT any ‘oree, that comprise the finest marks- eee —————————————————————————— THE OLD-FASHIONED GIRL. | She shall pack up today and leave tomo1 She's only an “old-fashioned girl,” she Bays, (Is it enough to disgrace?) An “old-fashioned girl’ with womanly ways, And a winsome and womanly face; A girl who is innocent, modest and sweet, Who is sensible, honest and true— The kind that will surely be obsolete In another short year or two. She isn’t ambitious for questionable fame, She doesn’t ape man in her dress, She doesn’t read books that have a bad name, Nor herald her ‘views’ in the press; She doesn’t use slang nor smoke cigar- ettes, Nor loudly expound ‘Woman's Rights,” She shuns all the fads of the ‘fashionable sets,” And “home” is her chief of delights. She's only an “old-fashioned girl,"’ you see, And not in the least “up-to-date,” But she is the kind of a girl for me, And the kind that I want for a mate. I know it’s very “old-fashioned” to say Your wife is a “saint from above"’— But I own I am fond of her “old fashioned” way, And proud of her “old-fashioned” love! —Arthur Grissom in St. Louis Republic. FINDING THE DIAMOND) It was her system that made Mrs. Robinson what she was. If a lie got loose anywhere near she was up and aft- er it with anything she could lay her hands on, She showed you that lying didn’t pay when she was concerned. A lie turned into a serpent as soon as it got out of yeur mouth, and you were glad to get be- hind another. Not to say that her system hadn't its drawbacks. Every system has. And the naked truth is sometimes as awful a thing—ten times more awrul than any jie you can think of at the time. When Susan Jones came, however, Mrs. Robinson had her work cut out. ‘The girl lied like an eel—there was no catching hold of her. At first she just chirped out lies as light-hearted as a bird. “Pleas’m, it were the cat,” or anything that came uppermost. But the cat had a way of proving an alibi that astonished Susan, So Susan got as cautious as charity, and it would have done your heart good to see the two at it. For Mrs. Robinson had no sooner got the ferret of truth into one hole than Susan was out and in at another. Anyone else would haye got sick and disgusted, but Mrs. Robinson didn’t. “Yes,” said she, “the girl has her good points, and I'll make a woman of her.” And she succeeded, for Susan got worn out by the sheer uselessness of the thing, ‘and at last shut down in disgust. After that the girl did not depart from the truth for six months, and then she let off the awfulest lie Mrs. Robinson had ever heard in her born days. At least Mrs. Robinson thought it was. It happened like this. One morning when Susan was in the coal cellar she found a lady's ring that dazzled your eyes and took your Dreath away. “It's one of them 5-cent things as you can buy in any tinker’s store,” she said to herself. “Just a lot o’ rubbishy glass. I don’t believe it's worth bothering about.” She took it to her mistress, however. Mrs. Robinson gave a ery when she saw the ring and started up with her mouth open. “It looks like one of the rings mentioned in my grandmother's in- ventory,” she said. “I shouldn't wonder if it belongs to the lost set of diamonds.” Mrs. Robinson was a widow and lived with her brother John.’ Few men could look wiser than Mr, John when he tried it. His spectacles made him look like Solomon. When he eame home he put them on and raked out the inventory, and placed his forefinger on an exact oseupdon of the ring. It was valued at After they had all wondered awhile they put on last year's clothes, got candles and went into the cellar, but though they shifted the coals about for hours they got nothing but their faces blacked. Mr, John’s was the blackest. When she had got herself washed and dusted Mrs. Robinson put the ring on and wore it till night, but before re- tiring to rest she put it on her toilet table in case it got lost in bed. _in the morning the ring was gone. Susan took on a red face as soon as her tistress came downstairs. Mrs. Robin- son just stood still and looked at her for 2 moment, and then she said: e Susan, what haye you done with the ng? I never touched it, ma’am,” was Susan’s reply, and the girl sat right ‘own on her chest and burst into tears. ‘Then what are you erying for?’ in- (uired her mistress. gut Susan sobbed on and said noth- “I'll give you an hour to make up your mind about it,’ said Mrs. Robinson. Gone not to do any work for that Susan sat on the chest the whole sixty minutes and cried herself out. Mrs. Robinson came down at the end of that tme and found her still glued to the lid. Now, Susan, I want the solemn truth.” “Yes’m.” “Where's the ring?” “Mr. John took it, ma’am.” “My brother?” “Yes'm.” . Wise as he was, Mr. John was struck in a heap when his sister mentioned the iuatter, “What—wha—what?” he gasped. The girl is stone mad. I never heard such a thing in my life. I never did.” “I guessed as much,” replied the sis- ter, “She is sitting on her chest, look- ing as guilty as a red herring.” (What is to be done?” “We shan’t call in the police. The sirl has been making progress and the prison would put an end to all that. I relieve she will give us the ring yet. Bur it would be wrong to keep her here. She shall pack up today and leave tomor- row morning.” And Susan got notice accordingly. “I knew you wouldn't believe me,” said the giri, gulping down a sob. “Then why did you tell me such a thing?” “Beeause it’s true.” “Don't say any more. I don't want to hear it. I don't suppose you will ex- pect any wages.” Susan turned ghastly white. “I must have them,” she gasped. “My mother needs the money to pay her rent. If she doesn’t get it they will turn her out into the street, and she’s not strong.” “She doesn't intend to try to sell the ring—at least not yet,” thought Mrs. Robinson. “If I give her her wages she won't need to do it, and she'll send it back. As the old lady lay awake in the mid- dle of the night the door was cautiously pushed ee ant Susan came in silently. “Mrs. Robinson, are you awake?” The question came in a terrified whis- ee Susan's eyes were starting out of cher head and her teeth were chattering. | “What is the matter, Susan?” “Master has gone up to the garret with a candle. 1 think there is something wrong.” Mrs. Robinson came hastily over her bed and followed Susan noiselessly along the passage. A glimmer of light shone through the banisters above. Mrs. Rob- inson saw that her brother was coming downstairs, staring straight ahead with his eyes dilated. He approached as stately as a wax fig- ‘ure and almost brushed against them. The light of the candle fell full on their white, upturned faces as he passed, but he took no notice of them. Down the next flight of stairs he went, his sister and Susan following, for they wanted to see what he was going to do. They lost sight of him at the foot of the stairs, but soon heard the door of the coal cellar creaking on its hinges. Steal- ing toward it they peered through. He as inside working a stone in the wall, which in a few moments he dislodged and set down on the floor. He next took an iron box out of the hole he had made, applied a key to it, raised the lid and took some small ar- ticle out. Then he replaced everything as it had been before, and carefully obliterating all traces of his eyesore left the cellar. _ As he passed his sister and Susan they saw that he carried the lost ring between the forefinger and thumb of his left hand. He then made his way toward his sis- ter's room, into which he disappeared for a few seconds. Coming out again he mounted the stairs in the direction of the garret. “It's no use following him,” said Mrs. Robinson. “I know the key he used and can get it in the morning.” Mr. John was coming down the garret stairs again, and they both held their breath in anxiety. He came all right till he got about halt way down, and then, whether one of his heels interviewed a tack or something no one will ever know, but all at once his legs shot out in front of him and he went sailing down the stairs, missing one step more at every bump. ‘ i With the supernatural dexterity which characterizes the somnambulist, he man- aged to keep his candle in all the time, and now set it down in the lobby, with a clank, right end up. 3 i Mr. John rose, with his face quite seri- ons, and without rubbing himself or any- thing went along the passage and dis- appeared in his own bedroom. “It is evidently not the first time he has walked in his sleep,” said the old lady. He must have visited the box be- fore. That is how the ring came to be found. It must have dropped on the floor. To think that I never had the slightest suspicion. Susan, can you ever forgive me?” “Yes'm.” ; “There, you see the ring on the toilet table, just where I left it the night it went amissing.” remarked Mrs. Robin- son, as they entered her bedroom. “The lost diamonds are in the box which is hidden in the wall. I saw them. Get to bed, and we'll see them in the morning. | And they did see them, and a wonder- ful set of diamonds they were. A beau- tiful, dazzling, shimmering necklace and bracelets and rings, all as set forth in the inventory. b “It was really you who found them, said Mrs, Robinson to Susan, ‘and Ul |have them valued, and you'll get your legal reward and more. I'll pay your mother’s rent as long as she liyes.”— London Weekly Paragraph. The Richest American Indian. Although once the possessors of a vast continent, the American Indians are to- day a poor people. Except in a few cases where they have separated from the mass of their race and adopted the life of their white neighbors, their accu- mulations of property cut a comparative- ly small figure in the total wealth of the country. A rare exception to the rule is found in the person of Dr. Acland Oron- hyatekha, a Canadian Indian, who has gained both wealth and fame by force of his genius and business ability. Dr. Oronhyatekha’s good fortune began in 1860, at Brantford, Ont., when he, a lad of 19, chanced to meet the Prince .of Wales, who was then making a tour of America. The prince was so impressed with the brightness of the young man that he invited him to England and gave him an education at Oxford university. Oronhyatekha afterward studied medi- cine at Toronto university, graduating thereform in due course. He was highly successful as a physician, but his best fortune came in connection with the An- cient Order of Foresters, a fraternal ben- efit society which he reorganized and car- ried to success. He has been the chief official of this order for years. and is said to receive a salary of $10,000 a year. He owns a magnificent home and enter- tains sumptuously. Mrs. Oronhyatekha is a great-grand-daughter of the famous chief, Joseph Brant. who figured largely in the Indian troubles of early days. She is a woman of noble character and many acecomplishments.—Leslie’s Weekly. Perils of the Long Skirt. In the course of a public discussion on women’s dress at Berlin the other day, Prof. Rubner condemned the long skirt as a frequent cause of accidents and as a pee of neuralgic pains, which were rought on by constantly holding up the dress. Prof. Brockmueller, the artist, while not denying the gracefulness in general of trains, pointed out that in any quick movement the effect was the re- verse of graceful, and recommended short dresses, especially at dances. Mme. Seler advocated the short skirts because it was unworthy of women to yield to a fashion which nade the wearer a slave to her garments, and because the short skirts made those who wore them look younger. In the end the meeting re- solved by a large majority that long walking dresses ure irreconcilable with the modern requirements of hygiene, lib- erty of movement and beauty.—London Daily News. HOW MORMONS PROPOSE. And How a Mother Feels to Have Her Diughter Become a Plural Wite. Mrs. Hudson describes graphically in the New Lippincott what she saw and heard in a Mormon household during a “significant visit from the elders of the | church. Below is an extract: Three men were ushered into the room. One was tall and of strong, well-marked | features and dignified presence. The other two were stout and florid and rather nervous in manner, brothers ap- parently. Without waiting for a formal introduc- tion, one of these motioned _inconse- agents towards me and said, “Is she of the Lord’s people?” The woman offered them chairs, with a slight inclination of the head, that might have been taken either for answer or for an invitation to be seated. Was she afraid? I could not tell, The men paid no attention to the invitation | for the moment and ignored my presence. They had come upon urgent and import- ant business, they announced, and would state it at once. It was their duty to bear a message to her, one that specially concerned her. “Yes,” said the tall and solemn elder, “it is maeed nothing less than a revela- tion received by the nead of the church last night. Jit concerns both you and your daughter,”” “My daughter,” gasped the woman, in seareely audible tones, and I saw one hand grasp the back of a chair conyul- sively. | “Your daughter, who has now grown to womanhood.” continued the elder, “and owes her allegiance to the church.” “What is the revelation?” the woman forced her drawn lips to ask. “Through the grace of the all-wise Fa- ther it has been revealed to His Disciple, Brigham Young, that your daughter, Clarisse, should become the third wife of Elder W—, here present withvus.” An awful silence ensued, and then a convulsive movement in the woman's throat, as if her voice refused to utter a sound, attracted the attention of all, and the men bowed their heads that they might not see. JACK STRAWS. Bought in the rough—saudpaper. Room at the top—the attic apartment. Founded on a rock—the Cradle of Lib- erty. They follow their leader—the other edi- torials. The dressmaker may feel ill when she seams well, ‘The best play is not above the head of the gallery gods. The Hottentots would be out of their elements in Chili. Commonly speaking, Boston has an un- commonly nice park. Sometimes it prolongs a man’s life to put him on a stretcher. When the bootblack falls in love does he go shining up to her? Time is valuable, or pickpockets would not bother to steal watches. 2 If you mislay your pocketbook, listen for it; they say money talks. Fat people can deceive no one by try- ing to put on a thin disguise. Speaking of national airs, what tune is best suited to a jewsharp? If a woman is a fine singer, she has a right to have a voice in public affairs. Save the pennies. Doesn't the perfume maker prove that “every scent counts?” We don’t know what Abel did, but we have heard people say, “Cain bottomed ; chairs.” | When a woman goes and buys false hair, she expects the storekeeper to do it up for her. | “I am so afraid of tha@rocky road,” thought the old shoe, “that I dare not say | my sole is my own.” , A gun kicks when it’s shot, but a man is more likely to be in a kicking mood when he’s half shot. Of all the professions that ave open to women, the majority of them would pre- fer to be professional beauties.—Philadel- phia Bulletin. “The Eagle and the Baby.” An exciting incident has just occurred at the fruit ranch ef the Coykendalls, near San Jose, Cal., which came near being a repetition of the old aursery tale relating how an eagle had swooped down and caught and carried an infant to his nest to feed his young eaglets. Mrs. Coykendall had placed her baby on a sunny pence to play, the porch being inclosed with wire screening. While at- tending to her household duties she was startled by a shriek from the child and the sound of a heavy thud from the poreh. Rushing to the rescue, she found the baby boy on his back erying with fright, while on the outside of the wire screen an eagle lay, apparently stunned, but making strong efforts to fly. After a brief time it, succeeded in doing so, mak- ing his way in unsteady flight toward the Lema Prieta mountain. There were no men around at the time, or the huge bird might have been readily captured. Fish Kilted hy Liehtnine.. The Pennsylvania Fish commission had heard tales that the brown trout with which some of the streams of the state were stocked were particularly suscepti- ble to destruction from lightning, so they began an investigation and they now an- nounce that the stories are true. It is the habit of the brown trout to swim close to the bottom of the stream it fre- quents, and though he is not literally strack by lightning, the electricity is con- ducted to the bottom of the streams which have rocks containing a consider- able amount of iron in them, and so réaches and kills the trout, while it does not affect the fish that swim higher in the water.—Indianapolis News. A literal translation, according to the Record, of the puzzle, in the order in which the courses came, is as follows: Blue points on the shell, soup, deviled fish, filet of beef with mushrooms, pota- toes, peas, rum punch, quail on toast, cheese, lettuce and_ crackers, pudding, ice cream, cake, coffee. JURY OID NOT AGREE, No Verdict is Reached in ths John Campfield Case. WILL NOT BE RETRIED No Svideks hee sek Sandon wes Murdered—Campfield Goes Free. Oshkosh, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]— The jury in the Campfield case returned Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, but with- out having reached an agreement as to the guilt or innocence of John Camptield for the alleged murder of Alphonse Ssn- don, August 30, 1898. The jury was discharged, the court being satisfied that it would be useless to cause the jury to remain longer on the case. According to the statement of one of the jurors, the ballot on the guilt or in- nocence of the aceused was 7 for con- viction and 5 for acquittal. On the ques- tion of whether or not the will was a forgery, the jury stood 10 and 2. The re- port was prevalent Saturday ‘that the Jury stood 10 and 2 for conviction, but, ef course, there being no reliable source for such a report, it was not generally credited. According to the statement of this jur- or, the news of the shooting of Ed Loker came to the ears of the jury in some mysterious manner. Some one had mentioned it in the hearing of the jury, it seems, while the jury went to one of its meals. This fact caused one of the jurors to vote for acquittal, it is said. It is also said that had there been no charge to the jury by the court the ver- diet would have been conviction. Judge Burnell imposed certain things upon the jury which, according to the juryman, rendered it impossible to bring in a ver- dict of guilty. His charge to the jury on the point relative to the fact that no evi- dence was introduced as to any trace of blood about the Camptield premises nor in the vehicle in which the state claims the dead body of Sandon was conveyed to his home after being murdered, must be considered in establishing the impor- tant point whether or not Sandon met his death accidentally or otherwise. The jury being unable to find that a crime was committed it was of little-use to vote as to the guilt or innocence of the ac- cused. The yote on the question of whether or not a crime was committed was the same as that on the general question of guilt or innocence. The jury was discharged and accord- ing to the ordinary course pursued the defendant continued under bonds. It is not believed that his case will ever come to trial again. The first trial resulted in a disagreement, the jury standing 6 to 6. The cost of the two trials will aggre- gate about $30,000 and owing to the fact that the case is founded solely upon cir- cumstantial evidence it is not believed the defendant will ever be tried again. Campfield has been rendered practically penniless by the trial. The expenses have been paid by his brother, James Camp- field, and his brother-in-law, John Mait- land of Berlin. It is understood that he will remove to the western part of the state, where he will engage in business. Hancock is said to be the place where he will go, in company with a man named Frank Case. It was planned to start in business some time ago since the first trial, but it was deemed advisable to wait until the second trial should have been finished. JOHN SPENCER DEAD. An Early Settler of Brookficld, Wan- kesha County, Passes Away. Waukesha, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]— John Spencer, an aged resident of Brook- field, died at his home early this morning. He is a brother of Judge Spencer of this city. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Brookfield. Miss Edith 8, Utter. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]— Miss Edith S. Utter, or as she was known professionally, Miss Edith Le- monte, died at her home in Trempealeau. She was a talented comic opera singer, making her debut at Palmer's theater in New York in 1893. In the autumn of 1898 Miss Utter made an Enropean tour, visiting London, Paris and other large cities. She had been at her home in Trempealeau for some months before she died, She was born in Trempealeau April 25, 1867. She was said to be one of the most beautiful women Wisconsin ever produced. Mrs. Heary Hansen. Two Rivers, Wis. Jan. 22.—[Special.] —Mrs. Henry Hansen, a well-known resi- dent of this city and wife of ex-City ‘Treasurer Hy, Hansen ‘died at her home on the south side after a lingering illness. She was 55 years of age and had been a resident of this city for the past thirty years. She is survived by a husband and family. Mre, Jobn Yule. Lodi, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]—After a lingering illness Mrs. John Yule died last evening. She was the wife of John Yule, a member of the Iron _ brigade. She was the mother of E. B. Yule, ed- itor of the Lodi Enterprise. Tower J. Gile. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 22.—Intelligence has reached the city of the death at Cleveland of Tower J. Gile, aged 73, a brother of the late Abner Gile, the mil- lionaire Jumberman of this city. The de- ceased gained considerable promeee after leaving here in 1875, through his belief in spiritualism and mganetism, and traveled through the country preaching his views and acting as a magnetic doc- tor. During his trayels he was sinpetct almost entirely by his wealthy brother at La_ Crosse, When Abner Gile died he left a legacy for his brother in his will. The deceased went to Cleveland a few weeks ago, and died there on Thursday last. Other Deaths in the State. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]— The body of Herman Berg, who died in Denver, Col., suddenly, and about whom there was some uncertainty as to his identity, arrived here this morning. It was met by his brother and _ sister from Chaseburg, Vernon county, and tak- en there for burial. Berg was formerly connected with the government improve- ment werk on the Mississippi. IS NOW A LORD. Detroit Doctor Formerly of Ashland Falls Heir to « Title. Ashland, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.J— Dr. A. J. MeDougall of Detroit has re- ceived notice that he has fallen ieir to $5,000,000, extensive landed districts and the title of Lord McDougall in Scot- land. Dr. McDougall formerly lived in Ashland, where he was plain Justice McDougall, and ran for mayor. ee ee ee Fire at Waldo. Waldo, Wis. Jan. ee Suetiepa yor barn belonging to Phil pene erty of Cas- cade was burned last night, with con- tents of hay and grain. The loss was about $500; no insurance. 18 Hau Claire, Wis., Jan. 22,—Fire in the National bank building merce, after- noon caused damage to the building of $2500, to C. W. Chappell, jeweler, $600, and to A. H. Shoemaker, lawyer, $800. WORK OF CONGRESS. Senate, ‘Thursday, Jan. 18.—Listened to a speech by Mr. Welngion against permanent re- tention of the hilippines: also to a con- tinuation by Mr. Teller of his attack on the financial bill. Received a resolution from Mr. Ross declaring in favor of creating a Separate government department to take charge of all outlying dependencies. Friday, Jan. 19.—Listened to an tmpas- sioned speech by Mr. Hale, In which he said he belleved nine-tenths of the American oe were in sympathy with the Boers in thelr war with Great Britain. Passed Mr. Allen's resolution inquiring of the President whether any representative of the Transvaal government had applied for ree- ognition, and whether it had been granted or denied. Listened to a speech by Mr. Morgan in opposition to the financial bill. Adjourned until Monday, January 22. Monday, Jan, 22.—Listened to speeches by Mr. Pritchard against the proposed negro disfranchising amendment to the North Coralina constitution, and by Mr. Turner Against the administration's policy in the Philippines. Received a resolution by Mr. Platt of New York authorizing the Presi- cent to invite Great Britain to join in an international commission to examine into the diversion of boundary waters between the United States and Canada. Adopted amended Rawlins resolution for an investi- gution into polygamy in the United States or any of its possessions. | Recelved a. reso- Intion from Mr. Allen calling upon Secre- tary Gage for a statement regarding his verbal or written communication with of- ficials of the National City bank of New York about the sale of the New York cns- tom-house. Tuesday, Jan, 23—Adopted Mr. Kyle's resolution directing commissioner of labor to investigate the effect upon labor, produc- tion and ‘wages of international copyright act. Mr. Pettigrew offered resolution call- ing upon President to send to Senate report of Gen. J. C. Bates relating to treaty with Sultan of Sulu. Objection was made and resolution went over. Mr. Caffery prestnt- ed three resolutions ealling upon’ President for correspondence with Great Britain con- cerning the Clayton-Bulwer treaty; corre- spondence with Colombian government as to Panama canal, and correspondence with ‘New Panama Canal company of France. Adopted. Resolution offered by Mr. Allen ‘calling upon secretary of treasury for cor- -respondence and substance of all verbal communications which he has had with of- ficlals of National City bank of New York concerning transfer of old custom-house to the National City bank was adopted. Mr. ‘Turner concluded his speech on Philippine question, and then Mr. Ross addressed Sen- ate on same question. Senator McEnery addressed Senate on race question in South. Wednesday, Jan. 24.—Passed Pettigrew resolution calling upon information from the resident regarding the.treaty with the Sultan of Sulu, after Mr, Pettigrew had at- tacked the administration for entering into an agreement which, he said, authorized slavery. Received from the appropriations committee the tirgent deficiency bill, which will be called up Thursday, January 25. Received from Mr. Pettigrew a resolution declaring United States could not recognize right of any nation to seize food products as contraband of war and that such seizure would be regarded by this nation as ua- friendiy. Sent back to conference the cen- sis administrative bill, House. Thursday, Jan. 38.—Passed Senate bill ex- tending power of director of the census after rejecting amendment opposed by labor unions authorizing director to contract for extra printing with private contractors.. Friday, Jan. 19.—Passed pension appropri- ation bill, carrying $145,245,250, after de- bate in which Northern Democrats attacked the policy of the commissioner of pensions. Saturday, Jan, 20.—Spent an hour in dis- posing of ‘bills favorably reported, among those passed being the measures to build the League Island and Mare Island dry- docks of stone instead of timber. Reports on the Roberts case were also received. An hour was given to pronouncing eulogies on the late Kepresentative Danford of Ohio. A resolution was adopted calling for in- formation in the possession of the war de- pariment relative to the power canal around St. Mary's Rapids, Lake Superior. Monday, Jan. 22.—Referred to the speaker for settlement x ‘dispute between the ap- preprintiens and military affairs commit- tees over jurisdiction of the estimates for the appropriations for the manufacture . of small arms at the Kock Island and Spring- field arsenals. . Tuesday, Jan. 23.—Devoted the day to the Roberts case, speeches being made by Mr. Tayler (Rep.. Ohio), Mr. Littlefield (Rep., Maine) and Mr, Roberts himself. Weduesday, Jan. 24.—Listened to speeches on the Roberts case by Messrs. 7 andis, Crumpacker and Miers of Indiana, Lacey of lowa, Wilson of Idaho, Powers of Ver- mont and Snodgrass of Tennessee. § SPORTING ITEMS. Beceecececececeeecececce< Fred Beell of Marshfield wou in his wrestling match with Harry Muldoon, Fond du Lac’s strong man, taking three falls in five, at Fond du Lac. It was purely a case of science against strength. Beeil took the first fall by a back hammer lock, in fifteen minutes and forty-two sec- onds. Muldoon won the second with a half Nelson, forcing his opponent out of a strong bridge. Beell took the third in two minutes with his favorite back ham- mer lock. Muldoon tried the strangle in the fourth round. It was the hardest- fought contest of the four, and would have resulted in Beell’s favor, when Mul- doon claimed an injury to his side and gave up. eae Jake Beckley, the Cincinnati first base- man, will go to Hot = peings earlier than usual, to get into condition for the com- ing season. Beckley realizes that the cir- cuit reduction will throw a number of young and promising first basemen on the market, and that unless he is up-to-date, even in the preliminary practice, he may find himself outside the breastworks when the season opens. ee * The ownership of a baseball tranchise has been a debatable question for years. Some claim that the owners of a club also own the franchise, and that it is a eae asset which can be turned into cash. Others contend that the franchise belongs to the league and is simply loaned to the club owner; that no sale can be made without the Bepreral of the league magnates, and that the league has the right to take away a franchise when- ever it sees fit. This is the position taken by the Western league magnates, and on two occasions this right has been exer- cised. Should the company of local capi- talists who are negotiating with the own- ers of the Louisville club, compiete the deal, it will require the consent of the National league before they can operate a team in that organization.—Indianapo- lis News. se Jimmy a the well-known ball player and field captain of the Louis- ville club in 1897, died at Bridgeport, Conn. He was struck by a pitched ball early in 1897 and never fully recovered. ‘He was 30 years old. see The potion of graduate-manager of the athletic teams, which was created by ‘the Athletic association of Illinois uni- versity several months ago, was declared filled by the advisory board at its meet- ing Saturday. George A. Huff, who has been coach of both the baseball and foot- ball teams for years, was appointed to fill the position. eee “Syracuse” Tommy Ryan and George Lawler signed articles of agreement last A]UaM} JO 480}U0D GAO[Z B A0J Yoow rounds, to take place on the afternoon oft February 2, before the Hot Springs A. A. The winner takes 75 f cent. of the purse. What a snap for Ryan? . * * * - With the major league magnates ad- | vocating the circuit reduction they un- consciously gaye the anti-league, or American association, exploiters the idea of encroaching on the territory that the league proposed to abandon, and from this idea sprung the scheme to fight the league, a scheme that may develop into a stern reality ere the gong gives the cue for the next championship season. If cirenit reduction had never been talked of the anti-league movement would never have been sprung. Thus doth the tiny match kindle the seething flame.—Wash- ington Post, see “Jack” O'Brien has begun training for his coming match with Frank Erne. This battle will take place before the Broadway Athletic club, New York, on February 2. ees Tom Kinslow’s old battery partner, Eddie Beatin, one of the pitching stars of the old Detroit Wolverines, under Billy Watkins’ management, is opening oys- ters in a Baltimore restaurant. The advisory committee of the Inter- collegiate association of Amateur Ath- letes of America met Saturday and_de- cided to readmit the University of Cali- fornia to the association at the next an- nual meeting, which will be held the last Saturday in February. * 68 Jimmy Anthony of San Francisco de- feated Mickey Welch of Seattle before the Seattle Athletic club in’ twelve rounds. Patents to Inventors. Messrs, Benedict & Morsell, solicitors of patents, Old Insurance building, Mil- waukee, report patents issued to West- ern inventors January 16 as follows: A._E. Beall, Eldoro, Ia., bed-springs B. C. Berry, Plymouth,’ Wis., pecking and storing vessel; A. S. Burnell, Marshall- town, Ia., duplicator; J. W. Cramer, Kan- sas te Kas., carfender; G. W. es late, Muscatine, la., 7 lock; R. BP. Farles, Wichita Kas., checkrein hook: C. K French, Morticello, Ia., combined clothes reel and tent; L. C. Meyer, Davenport, Tits, harness fastening; H. G. Mosher, Faiz mount, Neb., harrow and pulverizer; C. F, Scheel, Western, Neb., door catch: C. H. Turner, Westphalia, Kas., cattle stanchion; A. C, Wakeman, Waterloo, Wis., combined washbench and ironing board; J. P. Wiens, Milwaukee, dustless sweeping brush; 8. T. Wyeal, Paola, Kas., vapor bath apparatus; Robt. ' Ziebell, Sheboygan Fails, Wis, animal power. MARKET REPORTS. Milwaukee, Jan. 24, 1900. EGG AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. ee | a ee a ae a ee ee. MILWAUKEE—Eggs—Market dull and Weak at 16c for strictly fresh; held fresh, 1@1le; storage, 9@10c; seconds, 5@6e. The receipts were 308 cases. Butter—Market steady. The receipts were 26,310 Ibs against 9170 yesterday. Fancy or extra creamery, per m, 24¢; firsts, 20¢; seconds, 18¢; extra” dairy, 2049 2le; lines, 16@18e; packing stock, i5@16c; roll butter, 16@17¢; whey butter, 10@12c; {mitation creamery, 18@30c: grease, 4@te. The feeling is improving and a little better demand at present prices is looked for, un- less the weather should moderate. Extra creamery sold on the board for 23%c. A small lot of prints were offered for 23%c and 23%3¢ bid. Bids of 16¢ were made on roll and Ie for dairy. Cheese—Steady. ‘The receipts today were 5480 Ths against 1450 yesterday. Full cream flats, per th. 11W@l2e; New York, full cream. 12Walse: Young Americas, 124 @lse; brick, faney, 1oM@11 tec Inferior, D4; @10%4c: limburger, fancy, 11@114c; import- ed Swiss, 24c; Block Swiss, domestic, 12@ 12%c; Loaf Swiss, 124@13c: Sapsago, 17@ 19c; farmers’, 11@12c. Brick was offered on the board’ in a small way for 9%¢ and 0c, ‘There were no bids. NEW YORK — Butter — Receipts, 6084 pkgs: steady; June creamery, 20@23c: West- ern creamery, 21@25e; factory, i6@19e. Cheese—Receipts, 1191 pkgs; firm; fall-made faney, large, 124@Iie; fall-made fancy, smail, 124@13c; large late-made, 114@12¢; small late-made, 12@12\4e. Eggs—Receipts, 10,175 pkgs; market barely steady; Western, 21e, loss “olf; Western ungraded at mark, 14@1%e, Sugar—Raw firm; refined steady. Cokee—No. 7, nominal. Molasses—Quiet, CHICAGO ~ Butter—Steady: —crenmeries, M@24re: dairies, 18@22c. ” Nggs—NSteady; fresh, 16@16%ec. " Dressed _poultry—Steady; turkeys, 9¢; chickens, T4@be. MILWAUKEE LIVESTOCK MARKET. HOGS— Receipts, 13 care; market weak; light, 4.40@4.55:" mixed’ and medium weights, 4.50@4.60; fair to good heavy, 4.53 GA.60; fancy selected hogs, 4.60@4.05. CATTLE—Receipts, 5 curs; dull; buteh- er steers, medium to good, 1050 to 1300 Ths, 4.2545.00; fair to medium, 950 to 1050, 3.85 GA.40; heifers, good to choice, 3.50@4.25; cows, fair to good, 3.15@3.40; canners, 2.954f 2.65; bulls, common, 2.75@3.15; choice, 3.25 @3.75; fecders, 800 to 950 ibs, 3.65@4.00: stockers, 500 to 750 Ibs, 3.25@3.75; veal calves, 5.5006.50; milkers and springers, common, 20.00@30.00; choice heavy cows, 40.000145.00, SHEEP—Receipts, 1 car; market steady, B.2004.25: bucks, 2.50073.00; lambs, com- mon to choice, 4.75@5.75. Chicago receipts: Hogs, $3,000; eattle, 15,500; Sheep, 16,000. CHICAGO POTATO MARKET. Burbanks, choice to fancy, 45040¢: com- mon to fair, 43@44c; Rurals, round white, 44@46c; Hebrons, commen to choice, 43@ 45¢e; Rose, common to chotoe, for seed, 45 50e: Peeriess, poor to fancy, round white, 43@45c; Kings, common to choice, 42@45c: mixed, ‘red and white, 40@42c; white, 40@ 44c, MARKETS RY TELEGRAPH. ML WAUKEE—Flour—Steady. Wheat -- Elrmer; No. 2 spring. on track, 63¢: No. 1 Northern, on track, 66¢, Corn—Steady; No. 3 on track, 31%c. Onts—Steady: No. 2 white, on track. 25%c: No. 3 white, on track, 244a254c. “Barley—Steady; No.2 on track, 45%c; sample on track, 37@46c. Rye—Steady; No, 1 on. track, 56c._ “Provis- ine Easier; parks 10.72; lard, 5.97. Flour is sicady ut $.05@3.75 for patents; bakers’, 2.Gya2.75, and 2.99@3.10 for tye. Millsiuffx are firm and quoted at 13.00@ 13.257013.50 for bran, 12.25412.50 for stand- urd middiings, aud 14.00 for Milwaukee flour middlings. CHICAGO — Close — Wheat — January, C44c; May, O64a6Tc; July, OTHaE6TKe. Corn —January,’ 30%¢; February, 30%e; May, BIwass4e; duly, 33%. Oats—January, baje; May, 23@23%e: July, Baazrie Pork--Januiry, 10.40; May, 40.62\¢a10.05: July, 10.72%. | Lard—January, 5,774; May, 5.9315; July, 6.00, Ribs—January, 5.60: May, 5.67%; July, 5.73, Flax—Cash 'N. W., 1.50; $. W., 1.50; May, 1.49; September, 1.05, Rye—May, 52%@63e. Barley—Cash, 3500 45c, Timothy—January, 2.50; February, 255: March, 2.60. Clover—January, 8.25: March, 8.40. ST. | LOUIS—Close—Wheat—No. 2 red cash, elevator, @8igc: track, Toa7Oije: Jann- ary, G8iKc: fl Ga69'Ke: July, ‘we; No. 2 hard, 65@66c. Corn--No. 2 cash, 31¢; track, 32c; January, 30%c; May, 31%c. Oats—-No, 2 cash, 28%e. | Corn—No. 2 white, 26c. Rye—S2e,’ Fiax-1.47. Lead—4.60@ 4.65. Spelter—4.50, MINNEAPOLIS—Close—Wheat—In store, No. 1 Northern, January, 634c: May, 644¢! July, 644a64%e: on track. No. 1 hard, G54c; No. 1 Northern, G4e; No. 2 Northern, C NEW YORK—Close—Wheat—Mareh, 744¢; May, 73%e: July, 7344c. Corn—May, ‘Ye. DULUTH—Close — Wheat — Cash No. 1 bard, 65%¢; No. 1 Northern, 64%; No. 2 Northern, 61%¢: No. 3, 58%e; No. 1 hard, to arrive, 0%c: No. 1 Northern, to arrive, ke: May, G6K%e: July, 67%. LIVERPOOL—Wheat—Firm, 4d higher; Mireh, oxd; May, 5s8%d.___‘Corn—Steady, Ravd higher: Janiary, 2rd; February, 54d; May. 3s6d; July, Sa6i4d. St. LOUIS—Cattle—Receipts, 3200; mar- ket steady; native steers, 3.70@6.50; ‘stock. ers and feeders, 3.4904.75: cows and helf- ers, Be Texas and Indian steers, 3.50 GAD. ee 9000; Se Tera and lights, 4.40@4.99;" packers, 4.50@4.t9: butchers, 4,6004.75. _Sheep—Receipts, 1009: strong: ‘muttons, 4.5005:25; lambs, "5.0004 0. KANSAS CITY—Cattle—Receipts, 8000: weak to 10¢ lower: native steers, 4.00@5.85; Texas steers, 3.100@4.90; cows and heifers, 2.00@4.35; stockers and’ feeders, 4.00@5.25. Hogs—Recelpts, 13,000; fully Se lower: bulk of ‘sales, (A O2YasOIk: heavy, 4.504 ti mixed, 4.4544.57%4; light, 4.30@4.60: pigs. 4.00G4.40. erect ert 2000; strong: SOUTH OMAHA—Cattle—Receipts, 2200; steady; native steers, 4.20@5.90; Western steers, 4.0004.85; Texas steers, 3.70@4.30: gows ‘and, heifers, 2vas25; stockers_ and ers, OG. a logs—Recelpts, ‘500; shade ‘to, de, jower: heavy, se 65 mixed, 4.5: 1.55; ight, 4.45@4.: y Sy 4.004.500; ik of mites, Saou bie Sheep—Receipts, 1400; stronger; muttons, A 25G4.80; largds, 4.4526.00. THE OFFICE OF THE WISCONSIN WEEKLY ADVOCATE CO WELCOME KRUS. MHL Home Office of the Help and Hand Society And the Wisconsin Weekly Advocate. The Wisconsin Weekly Advocate SUBSCRIPTION RATES. postage paid One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.25 Three Months ..... 7.5 Send money by Express Money Order, P. O. Money Order or Registered Letter to the Wisconsin Weekly Advocate. 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Mr. Richard B. Montgomery. Miss Lottie Bell. Entered at the Milwaukee P. O. as second-class matter. Women took the Cuban census. Who shall say that women don't count? Men who live on the line of fire of a Kentucky feud are poor life insurance risks. The influenza is raging in London, but London has become convinced that Oom Paul is not to be sneezed at. The Southern lyncher can gain no new ideas from Booker T. Washington's plans for elevating the negro. It will be a hard winter for the rich. The Boer war has made diamonds dear, and now comes the report that the European olive crop is a failure. There is nothing surprising in the reported shooting of a robber in Chicago; but the fact that a pursuing policeman scored a hit is worthy of remark. It is stated that "Switzerland turns out seventeen different kinds of cheese." Well, there are some kinds of foreign cheese that deserve to be turned out. There is general complaint of the insufficiency of the maps of the country in which Gen. Buller is operating. However, whether Buller wins or loses, the maps of South Africa would in any case have had to be redrawn. It has been decided to erect on the famous ramparts of St. Malo a monument to Jacques Cartier, who, if he did not actually discover Canada, was the first European to explore it. Cartier's principal expedition, which left St. Malo in May, 1535, named the gulf and river of St. Lawrence and founded Montreal. The Chicago Sanitary Board is wise in its determination not to oppose the bill introduced in Congress providing for an investigation as to the effect that the flow of sewage from Chicago will have upon the waters of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The fact cannot be denied that Chicago is sending a great deal of filth into the rivers, but it remains to be shown whether this filth is detrimental to the public health. A prophet is not always without honor in his own country. The Automobile Club in France has been looking for the real inventor of the "mobe." Having decided that he is M. Lenoir, who is still living at the age of 78 in an obscure village, and who invented a gas motor in 1860, they are now about to give him a great fete and a medal. The poor old man may yet die of automobiliousness if he is feted too finely. New York is to be made familiar to visitors to the Paris Exposition by a mammoth topographical map which has just been completed by engineers in the board of public improvements in the city. It is the largest map ever made of any city in this country. It is drawn on a scale of 600 feet to one inch. It is 31 feet long and 27 feet wide, and it cost $10,000. It is to be placed on exhibition in the Arion society's building in Park avenue, to give residents and visitors a chance to see what a mighty place Greater New York is. Nelson Kneass, who composed the music to "Ben Bolt," is to have a monument. An association bearing his name has just been organized at Chillicothe, Mo., with the intention of paying lasting tribute to the musical author, whose remains are buried in the Chillicothe cemetery. He died there in 1869, and the little slab marking his last resting place has been entirely chipped away by relic hunters. Contributions will be solicited from all who desire to aid in building the shaft, and the liberality of these contributions will determine the elegance of the monument. One of the queerest corners of the earth is Chatham island, off the coast of Ecuador. Capt. Reinman, who was sent to the Galapagos group of islands to inquire into the proper grounding of a deep-sea cable, gives some interesting information regarding this out-of-the-way island. It lies 600 miles west of Guayaquil, and the equator runs directly through it. Capt. Reinman states that the island abounds in cats, every one of which is black. They live in the crevices of the lava near the coast, and get a living by catching fish and crabs instead of rats. There are wild horses, wild cattle, wild dogs, wild chickens and wild goats. There are also curious wild asses which sit on their haunches like rabbits. Formerly enormous black turtles existed on the island in large numbers. It is estimated that thousands of them have been taken from the islands since their discovery. Their flesh is said to be better than that of the green turtle. There was formerly a penal colony on Chatham island, but it was abolished ten years ago. Immigration to Northern Wisconsin is progressing with a steadiness which augurs well for the future of that section of the state. A few days ago a colony of glass-blowers in Indiana, consisting of twenty men and their families, made arrangements to settle in Marinette county next July. They are workers whose trade keeps them busy during the winter, but leaves them free during the heated term, and their purpose is to settle their families on land where they can build homes in which to rear their children amid good influences, and to which they themselves can retire with comfort in their declining years. Meantime, the men will spend their winters in Indiana working at their trade, and their summers in Wisconsin looking after their farms. The New York World sees in the increased use of iron, steel, and other incombustible materials in the construction of buildings, not only the hope of diminution of the fire loss, but also the prospect of a check to the destruction of the forests. It observes that not only is wood now largely excluded from the structural parts of buildings, but even as trimming it is rapidly falling into disfavor. Window frames, window sashes and even doors and door casings of steel are now so perfectly made and so cheaply that they are rapidly replacing wood, as wire and tile have replaced lath, and marble and mosaics have taken their ancient place as flooring. When science discovers an economical method of separating the elements of water, so that hydrogen may supplant coal and wood for fuel, the salvation of the forests will be still further assured. A new railroad has just been finished at the League island navy-yard, and the first loads hauled over it were remarkable for historical connections. They seemingly consist of only old iron, bits of boilers sticking out prominently, but in fact, the junk pieces are relics of the Civil war, to pick among which many curio collectors would give much. The old iron played an important part in the winning of the great struggle of the '60s, having formed portions of the old monitors, notably the Canonicus and Mahopac, which performed such magnificent service off Fort Fisher and other places. Instead of going into the hands of relic hunters the old iron, principally of boiler sides, is going to the scrap-iron pile, having been bought at junk rates by a local dealer. The iron was taken out of the monitors when the latter were fixed up for service in the Spanish war, new boilers and equipments having been put in at that time. A notable feature of the present applications filed for appointment to the New York police force is the small number of clerks among the candidates. There is a smaller number than at any previous time in the history of the police department. A CURIOSITY—CAN YOU READ IT? A was the owner of a number of b b b, That were infected with a curious d c c c, Which could not be remedied with e e e, Except by giving them fresh Swiss g g g; The f x of which h time he tries Would be to swell their little i i i; So that they were noticed by the j j j And swallowed at once in every k k k, This was leaving the b b b to a p q ler fate; So he thought he would with them M I (grate) To Swissland, or the n n n of the earth, if he please, For life's support he o o o to the b b b. He must do this—there is no x q q q. He had no p p p—but hardships profuse. He had x s of gold and of b b b. He wished to exchange for coffees and t t t. So f v could trade and himself m u u u He could make the trip of w w w. A y y y thought struck him—he took a notion And with his b b b he crossed an ocean Where there are no j j j to swallow his b b b And he buys all the coffees and t t t he c c c. —Commercial Tribune. THE LAND OF GOLD. Work and Play in the Klonkike Mining Camps. The hardships of the Yukon are in one sense overestimated. The long, dark, cold nights of winter, when the mercury drops to nearly 60 below zero, are wearing in the extreme, and homesickness is the most serious malady. The chief hardships are mere discomforts, to which a person becomes accustomed. March is the pleasantest month. Then there are as many hours of sunlight as in the northern United States. In June the sun dips for a few hours behind the mountain, and it is broad daylight at midnight. Even the birds, which make the woods and hillsides resound with their songs, sleep during the heat of the day and hunt and sing and night. To avoid the glare, tents are frequently made of dark blue denim. The miners work double shifts on the claims. There are hardly more than seventy days when water does not freeze. There is no night in Dawson during midsummer. Until the police requested the closing of the saloons on Sunday there was no Sunday either. Until the past summer the social life of the mining camp centered in the saloon, and this was particularly true in winter. The saloons of a mining camp have no counterpart in the East, and the Yukon saloons have none anywhere. They contain a bar where whisky and cigars are sold at half a dollar each; but there is also a barrel of clear, pure drinking water at the end of the bar, or to one corner, with a dipper on a nail—welcome to all. There might be tables covered with old, much-worn newspapers; and under the same roof, generally separated by a partition, elaborate gambling layouts, and perhaps a theater and dance hall. The play is a vaudeville, with short impromptu local "skits," on some prominent citizen or local occurrence. The original theater, such as the Monte Carlo, was a high frame building 50 feet square, at the back of the main saloon and gambling place, and admission was by the purchase of a drink or a cigar only. The performance lasted three hours or more, the audience being seated on rude benches made of planks laid across stones, or else in the "boxes," which were ranged along both sides. There was an additional bar in the rear for supplying refreshments to the audience, but more especially for the grand dance, which nightly followed the play. The theater musicians remained in their places in front of the stage, the floor was cleared, the sawdust swept up, and the music began. The dancers were the feminine contingent of the show, who received $150 a week salary and a 25 per cent, commission on each dance. The dances were short, and a girl could make $25 to $30 a night. After the play there was no charge for admission, and the OH! OH! What an Opportunity WE WANT 3000 Throughout the State of Wisconsin. and by writing us we will furnish all with good places free of charge and at good wages. And all those who wish first-class colored help direct from the Southern States we desire to call attention to the many families who are in quest of help of all kinds not to overlook the Help and Hand Mission where we can supply free to all the very best of colored help. The Help and Hand Mission is under the immediate direction of Mr. Richard B. Montgomery, who gives all requiring good help his prompt and personal attention and at the same time places good colored people in first-class homes. The mission is now doing work as testimonials from some of the best people in Milwaukee and elsewhere will truthfully testify and has become a thing that to a large extent self sustaining. hall was filled with elbowing crowds of miners, brokers, officials of government, and every condition of man that composes a camp of upward of 20,000 souls. Some might patronize the stall, but the majority were merely "rubberin'." That didn't make any difference. All were on the same footing and every man fared for just what he was worth, and not at his own valuation. Now much of this is changed. So long as the spirit of the old-timers dominates the camp, all men are more like members of a large family. From the old-timer's point of view the Yukon is spoiled. The old-timer was a prospector pure and simple. The majority of the new-comers are not. The old-timer worked with pick and shovel. The new-comer with axe and pencil, staking claims. Of their value he is ignorant, and will remain so. The Klondike is still a prospector's country, and the opportunities for men of courage and determination are still great. The disappointed ones are those who expect to find employment at day's wages, and are not the class of men who can make their own "job."—Tappan Adney in Collier's Weekly. PROGRESS OF THE SOUTH. Twenty Years Have Shown a Remarkable Growth Down in Dixie. The industrial progress of the South during the past twenty years is shown in the current issue of the Manufacturers' Record, from which it appears that the low price of cotton has had the effect of stimulating the output of other farm products. In the past ten years the production of wheat has increased 54 per cent. in the South, and the number of hogs raised there has during that period nearly doubled. Seventy-two varieties of field crops are now grown where there formerly was nothing but cotton, and sixty-five varieties of vegetables, fruits and melons are raised in the South for markets in the North. While five years ago the cotton mills in the South consumed but 720,000 bales of cotton, their consumption amounts now to nearly 1,500,000 bales in the 550 mills, with 4,952,092 spindles and 104,446 looms. The number of mills has increased 206, that of spindles and looms 640 per cent. Those calling up Telephone No. 1009 will receive immediate attention. The office of the Mission is now located 209 5th Street Milwaukee, Wis. All parties subscribing for the Weekly Advocate will have all their help furnished free. The finest blankets made in the country are now manufactured in North Carolina, where 104 woolen mills are in operation. The finest grade of wool can be grown in the South almost as cheaply as cotton. Two decades ago the South produced annually but 6,000,000 tons of bитuminous coal; that product has now passed the 40,000,000 mark, and of the 47,000 square miles of coal fields in the South only about 1000 are under development. While two decades ago less than 500,000 tons of iron were produced, that production has now grown to 2,500,000 tons of a very superior article. And the iron industry in the South is as yet in its infancy. There are enormous iron ore deposits in different parts of that section of the country which have thus far not been touched at all. This is but a short summary of the progress made in the South during the past twenty years, but it suffices to indicate the possibilities of that part of the country and what is in store for it in the future, since it is no longer limited to cotton.—Denver Post. Gen'l Manager—Richard B. Montgomery PURE EXPORT SCHLITZ JOS SCHLITZ BREWING CO. MILWAUKEE, U.S.A. THE BEER THAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS. Khartoum as a Winter Resort. Egypt will be the popular winter resort of English tourists, but not just yet. Lord Kitchener's ideal is to have a rapid railway service to Khartoum, the climate of which is said to be fine. Cairo has long been a favorite place in which to escape the rigors of an English winter, but many people have grown tired of the place, while Khartoum will have not only the fascination of association with the success of English arms, but all the delightful possibilities of new ground. London Telegraph. EMERSON FOR THE LEAST MONEY Can be bought at 373-375 East Water St., GEO. 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All Modern Improvements Including Steam Heat. ELVER HOUSE This Hotel is Located Opposite the C. & N. W. and One Block from C., M. & St. P. Depots. CHAS. ELVER, Prop., MADISON, WIS. Rates $1.25 Per Day. Union Laundry and News Co. 328 Wells Street GEO. W. SAYLES. All Work Carefully Done. Lowest Prices and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Federal Court Opens. The January term of the United States district court opened in the federal building this morning. Upon the application of the Bankers' Life association of St. Paul the conspiracy suit, accusing United States District Attorney Phillips, Attorney F. Bloodgood, Jr., and E. D. Carter with colluding in an attempt to wreck the company, was continued for the term. The suit of Ella Wright against Gen. Bragg as administrator of the Farnsworth estate to recover $5000 will be tried next month. The suit has been tried a number of times and has gone before the court of appeals. The trial of Seymour Wauketch, the Indian charged with the murder of Louise Red Cloud, will commence tomorrow. This is the first murder trial that has come up in the district for a number of years. Sauff Box in Litigation. A law suit involving a snuff-box that is worth $1.75 was disposed of by Judge Williams in the superior court yesterday morning. If the decision is affirmed it will have cost the defendant before all the costs and attorneys are paid upwards of $50. John Czarnetzka, a south side saloonkeeper, brought the suit, and F. H. Jagodzinski was made defendant. The saloonman said he tendered defendant a pinch of snuff. The snuff was taken and so was the snuff-box. Defendant declined to give it up, and is claimed to have advised suit. Thereupon the suit was brought. Blames City for His Son's Death. The suit of Joseph Buechs to recover $5000 damages from the city because of the death of his 3-year-old son, whom he claims was drowned in a cistern in an alley west of Eleventh street, is on trial before Judge Johnson. The body of the lad was found in the cistern after the entire neighborhood had been searched and the theory is that he stepped on a loose board and fell into the water. The city asserts it is impossible to state the exact cause of his death. Witnesses were put on the stand this morning who saw the little fellow within seventeen feet of the cistern but a few moments before he was missed. Manitowoc Man Bankrupt. Gustave J. Lange of Manitowoc filed a petition in bankruptcy in the federal court this morning. His petition shows liabilities amounting to $10,402.17, while the assets, exclusive of exemptions claimed, amount to $7245. The assets include a stock in trade of general merchandise valued at $2114.73; accounts $3,636.12; promissory notes $1248.33, and machinery and fixtures $391.35. Sent to Marathon County. Judge Elliott this morning sent the suit of Peter Fredericks against Frank Hulburt to Marathon county, as the defendant, who is said to be in jail, claims that county as his residence. According to the affidavits introduced and filed this morning Hulburt is charged with being a fugitive from justice from Hanrahan, Ill., which is claimed to be his residence. He came to Milwaukee, but learned that he was to be sued here and fled to Marathon county, where he was arrested in the proceedings. Fredericks is suing to recover damages claimed to result to him because of the loss of the services of his daughter. Palm Garden Owners Demur. Judge Ludwig this morning listened to arguments upon a demurrer interposed by the owners of the Palm garden to the suit of John J. Miles, the head waiter of the Plankinton house, whom employees of the plaintiffs declined to serve because of his color. It was asserted that because notice of the injury complained of was not given, the suit will not lie. Judge Ludwig stated the question was not new with him, as he has hitherto held that notice of injury is necessary only where bodily injury has been inflicted. He took the matter under advisement, however, in order to consult authorites. Mr. Miles sues to recover $1000 damages. Conway May Sue Again. Unless a settlement is arranged out of court it is probable that a new suit will be instituted by Sculptor Conway against Former United States Senator John L. Mitchell to recover for services rendered in the preliminary work on the Soldiers' monument model. The matter is likely, however, to be settled out of court. While the Supreme court has issued a writ of mandamus directing Judge Johnson to dismiss the suit which Mr. Conway had instituted, the writ up to the present time has not been presented to the court. Judge Noyes, when asked concerning the matter this morning, declined to make a statement, saying that it would come in due time. At the present time Mr. Conway is confined to his rooms in Rome, nursing injuries sustained by a fall from a scaffold in his studio. The monument, the design of which led to the suit Mr. Conway instituted, is that on Grand avenue near the Deutschen club. Islanders Appeal. Xaver Jeka and Bernard Bilot this morning filed appeals to the Supreme court from the decisions of Judge Ludwig in the suits brought against them by the Illinois Steel company. The undertaking on appeal was fixed by Judge Ludwig at $250 in each case, the sureties being Frederick T. Schramm and F. W. Tamm. The decision of the Supreme court in the cases will govern nearly all of the eviction suits against the Jones islanders. Too Young to Marry, He Said. The $10,000 breach-of-promise suit of Annie Kinder against Joseph Kane is being tried before Judge Johnson in the circuit court. Miss Kinder asserts the contract of marriage was entered into on February 5, 1899, the defendant agreeing to marry her, she says, within three months. Miss Kinder was then 18 years of age. Miss Kinder told the jury this morning that when she asked defendant to name the day he told her he was too young and would not get married as long as his mother lived. The answer is a general denial. A Milkman's Grievance. Milkman Ahlert ran short of milk on September 25 last year and in order to supply his customers found it necessary to purchase four gallons from a brother milkman. Shortly after he made the purchase a health officer stopped him and took a sample of milk. He was arrested three days later and fined $25 and costs for selling impure milk. Ahlert charges that he purchased the milk from Milkman Haebermann and asserts that it was the latter's milk that the health officer examined. He is suing to recover $500 damages. The case is being tried before Judge Johnson. Verdict Against the City. After deliberating all night in the jury-room the jury in the case of George Buechs against the city returned a verdict which the plaintiff's attorneys assert will sustain judgment for $500 damages, that being the amount assessed by the jury. Buechs sued to recover damages resulting from the death of his 3-year-old son who was drowned by falling into a cistern that opened into an alley in the rear of Ring street. The jury finds the child lost his life by falling into the cistern and that the cover was dangerous and defective. There was no negligence charged against the parents, but the jury finds that the city had not received notice of the defective condition of the cover. The matter of notice the attorneys will argue is something to be determined by the court. WINDING UP OF OUR GREAT CLEARING SALE $1.75 Ladies' and Misses' Capes 29c Ladies' and Misses' Cloth Capes, trimmed with braid and steel buckles, worth up to $1.75. Clearing Price.....29c 15c Children's Hose pair 5c Children's Heavy Black Ribbed Cotton Hose, all sizes, sold regularly at 15c pair. Clearing Price, pair.....5c 25c Gas Lighters 5c Gas Lighters, sold regularly at 25c. Clearing Price, each.....5c 60c Petticoats 25c Ladies' Black Sateen Petticoats, with wide ruffled flounce, extra long and good widths, worth 60c. Clearing Price.....25c 29c Black Cashmere 15c 40-inch Black English Cashmere, sold regularly at 29c, slightly soiled on edges. Clearing Price, per yard.....15c 10c Egg Beaters 4c Double Action Egg Beaters, sold regularly at 10c. Clearing Price $6 Ladies' Astrachan Capes $2.98 Ladies' Black Astrachan Capes, lined with black farmer satin, trimmed with thibet fur, full sweep, regular $6.00 value. Clearing $2.98 Price $1.25 Ladies' Kid Gloves 49c Ladies' Fine Kid Gloves, 2-clasp and lace in all the wanted shades, they are slightly imperfect or have been mended, sold regularly at $1.25. Clearing Price, pr. 49c 5c Shoe Blacking 1c Large Can Bixby Shoe Blacking, the reg. 5c kind. Clearing Price 1c $1.50 Ladies' and Misses' Hoods 29c Mixed Lot of Ladies' and Misses' Wool Knitted Hoods,in white,black, navy and cardinal,worth up to $1.50. Clearing Price.....29c $2 Children's Ulsters 49c Children's Heavy Wool Mixed Ulsters,not all sizes,worth $2.00. Clearing Price.....49c $1.00 Black Satins 48c Black Satin Duchess,22-inches wide, sold regularly at $1.00. Clearing Price,yard.....48c 39c Elderdown 17c All Wool Eiderdown, all colors, sold regularly at 39c. Clearing Price, yard..... 17c 6c Turkish Towels 3c Heavy Turkish Bath Towels, size 27x16, while they last. Clearing Price, each..... 3c 98c Table Covers 69c Turkey Red and White Fringed Table Covers, 3 yards long, regu- lar 98c value. Clearing Price..... 69c The total number of paid employees of the New York state government is 9321, of whom fully 5000 are directly connected with Albany departments, and a majority of these reside in Albany. MILWAUKEE... GAS STOVE CO., MANUFACTURERS OF PERFECTION AND SPECIALTIES Instantaneous Cleanable Star Burners, Adjustable Needle Valve, For Natural, Artificial or Gasoline Gas. 139 Burrell St., Milwaukee, Wis BRANDS STOVES AND RANGES ARE STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. Sold by all reliable dealers. If your dealer does not keep them, write or call on BRAND STOVE CO. Corner Sixth and Prairie Sts. MILWAUKEE, WIS. S. F. PEACOCK & SON Funeral Directors AND EMBALMERS 431 Broadway. MILWAUKEE, WIS. BOSTON STORE 25c Paper Patterns 3c Mixed lot of Paper Patterns, consisting of ladies' skirts, waists, children's dresses and jackets, children's cloaks and underwear worth up to 25c a pattern, Clearing Price while they last, each at..... 3c All-Wool Shoulder Shawls, in checks and plaids, 1 yard square, with 2-inch fringe, sold regularly at 50c, Clearing Price... 19c 10c Ladies' Hose, Pair at 2c Ladies' Brown and Blue Mixed Cotton seamless Hose, sold regularly at 10c, Clearing Price, per pair... 2c 17c Gingham Aprons 10c Ladies' Gingham Aprons, blue and white and brown and white checked, extra long and well made, worth 17c, Clearing Price..... 10c $2.50 Children's Suits 49c Mixed lot of Children's Fine Worsted 2-Piece Suits, pants and coat, extra well made, broken sizes, well worth up to $2.50. Clearing Price, while they last..... 49c $1.50 Men's Kid Gloves 49c Men's Fine Kid Gloves, self-back stitched, all sizes and colors, also lot of Undressed Kid Mittens, worth up to $1.50 pair, Clearing Price..... 49c $5.00 Ladies' Cloth Suits $1.25 Ladies' Navy Blue Cloth Suits, skirts lined with good quality percale and coats are tailor-stitched; they are worth $5.00 suit, but they are slightly imperfect, Clearing Price... $1.25 39c Corsets 19c Ladies' good quality Jean Corsets, in white and drab, well-boned and flexible, large sizes only, worth 39c, Clearing Price.....19c $2.50 Ladies' Shoes 79c Ladies' Fine Veei Kid or Dongola Shoes, odd sizes, 5 different styles, worth up to $2.50 per pair, Clearing Price.....79c 75c Fancy Silks 25c Fancy Taffeta Silks, in plaids, checks, stripes and fancies, worth up to 75c yard, Clearing Price.....25c 10c Brush Edge Skirt Bind'dg 7c Bias Velveteen Brush Edge Skirt Binding, regular 10c kind, Clearing Price.....7c $1 Chenille Table Covers 49c Mixed lot of Chenille Table Covers, large size with heavy fringe, worth up to $1,000, Clearing Price.....49c FOR RENT—Furnished rooms 815 Violet Street. 1st flat. Morning before 10; evening after 7. GEORGE HAYS, Nos. 228 & 230 Fifth St. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Packing Boxes, Tea Caddies, Hitching Posts, Butcher Blocks, Posts for Clothes Lines, Turning, Planing, Resawing, Scroll Sawing. Repairing promptly attended to all work done with dispatch and care. Manufacturer of Extension, Long, Step and Fire Ladders, Trestels, Swinging Scaffolds. Rockers and all kinds of Restaurant Blocks Kept Constantly on Hand and Made to Order. All Kinds of Rocker Blocks and Ladders Repaired on Short Notice. Before Starting on Your Travels CALL ON Geo. Burroughs & Sons MANUFACTURERS OF PREMIUM TRUNKS VALISES, SAMPLE CASES, Etc. 424 & 426 East Water St., Milwaukee. W. H. HALSEY, Successor to Halsey Bros., Plumber and Gas Fitter STEAM HEATING, VENTILATING —AND— FINE BATHROOM FIXTURES 460 JEFFERSON ST. Telephone 873. M'LWAUKEE BEFORE PLACING FIRE AND BURGLAR ALARMS in your residence you would do well to call on CHAS. D. MILNE Electrical Contractor And General Repairwork. The best in the city. Tel. Main 527. IIO MASON ST. --- 15c Drapery Cloth, Yard 21c 36-inch Fancy Lace Striped Effect Drapery Cloth, in dark colors, sold regularly at 15c, while it lasts, Clearing Price, yard.....21c 10c Tack Hammers 4c Large size Tack Hammers, sold regular ly at 10c, Clearing Price.....4c $5 Misses' Boucle Coats $1.89 Misses' 3-Toned Effect Boucle Coats, lined throughout with good farmer satin, trimmed with fancy braid and buttons, sizes from 14 to 20, well worth $5.00, Clearing Price $1.89 All linen Torchon Laces, insertions, and edges from $ \frac{1}{2} $ to 3 inches wide, large variety of patterns to select from, worth 12c yard, Clearing Price 5c 65c Umbrellas 31c Assorted lot of Ladies' or Gents' Black Serge Umbrellas with natural wood handles, solid frames, sold reg. at 65c. Clearing Price 31c 50c clients' Half Hose 15c Assorted lot of Gents' Fine Seamless Cashmere, lisle thread, colored balbriggan and merino Half Hose,worth up to 50c, but slightly imperfect, Clearing Price, pair..... 15c $3.00 Children's Cloaks 69c Children's Fine Cloaks made of fine novelty worsted, eiderdown, boucle cloth, French flannels, etc., in checks, stripes, plaids and mixtures, lined throughout, braid and cloth trimmed, worth up to $3.00. Clearing Price.....69c 10c Ribbon at 14c 15 pieces of light-colored Sash Ribbons, 4 inches wide, sold regularly at 10c yard, while it lasts, Clearing Price, yard.....1 $^{3}$c $1.50 ScarletWoolUnderw'r 39c Mixed lot of Gents' All-Wool Scarlet Shirts and Drawers, broken sizes, while they last. Clearing Price.....39c 15c Box Stationery 5c Assorted lot of Fine Stationery, 24 sheets and 24 envelopes, boxes are slightly soiled, worth up to 15c. Clearing Price, box.....5c REV. G. W. MUGGAGE, Pastor A. M. E. Zion Church. Residence: 218 Morris St., Fond du Lac, Wis. REGULAR SERVICES—SUNDAYS: Preaching.....10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School.....3 p. m. Prayer Meeting.....9:30 a. m. Class Meeting.....12 m. Y. P. C. E.....6:30 p. m. WEEK DAYS: Thursday Night Prayer Meeting, 7:30 p. m. Sacraments Quarterly Meeting, 2d Sunday every 3d month. Baptism of Infants, Special Day. Baptism of Adults, Easter Day. SPECIAL SERVICES—EASTER DAY. Missionary Collections. CHILDREN'S DAY. Endowment Collection. 50 cents Money—Now. BOARD MEETINGS. Official—First and third Monday in each month. Trustees—Monday after second and fourth Sunday. S. S. Board—Call of Pastor. Quarterly Conference—Call of P. E. GEO. W. DEWEY, Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, General House Furnisher, 230-232 West Water St., MILWAUKEE, - - WIS. Cash or Easy Payments. Established in 1881. Furniture Exchanged. THE HOME BAKERY Has Changed Hands, and LOUIS GASS Has Stocked His Store with CHOICE GOODS Fresh Bread, Rolls, Pies, Cakes and Candies, and Choice Family Groceries Milk and Cream, Tobacco and Cigars 510 Wells St., Milwaukee, Wis. --- 10c Lawns 3c Tan Colored Linon Lawn, sold regularly at 10c, Clearing Price, per yard..... 3c Half Bleached Toweling, 19 inches wide, neat patterns, sold regularly at 8c, Clearing Price, per yard.....5c Good Quality Bleached Muslims, sold regularly at 6c yard, 2½c Clearing Price, per yard..... 10c Feathers, Quills, etc., 1c Assorted lot of Fine Feathers, Quills. 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L'ANSE NBESTORIA ISHPEMING MARQUETTE THE NORTH-WESTERN LINE C&NWRY Through Sleepers TO THE COPPER COUNTRY Leave Milwaukee 12.35 a.m. Daily, and 5.15 a.m. Daily Except Sunday. Same Excellent Service South Bound. TICKET OFFICES, Chicago & North-Western Ry. 102 Wisconsin Street and Depot on Lake Front. OCONTO. GREEN BAY APPLETON NEENAH-MENASHA OSHKOSH FOND DU LAG MILWAUKEE RACINE KENOSHA' CHICAGO EXPANSION IN NORTHERN WISCONSIN The wise poor man who bought a farm on easy payments, and the wise manufacturer who erected a factory in Northern Wisconsin a few years ago, when times were not as prosperous as they are now, are reaping their reward. Northern Wisconsin is feeling expansion in the truest sense of the word. Opportunities have not passed, by any means. There are still thousands of acres of rich hardwood timber lands awaiting the settler as well as the manufacturer, which can be obtained at low figures and on easy terms. Good roads, fine schoolhouses and other improvements are increasing and civilization is progressing. The plenitude of iron ore, clay, kaolin, marl and timber lands supplies the wants of everybody. Transportation Facilities are unexcelled. The Wisconsin Central Railway, a strictly Badger State road, pierces the rich northern portion of the state, offering excellent transit service to the markets of the world. Those interested can obtain maps, illustrated pamphlets, etc., by applying to W. H. KILLEN, Land and Industrial Commissioner. Colby & Abbot Bldg., Milwaukee, Wis. Burton Johnson, G. F. A. Jas. C. Pond, G. P. A. Milwaukee, Wis. CASE OF MR. ROBERTS. Arraignment of Member of Congress from Utah. A Violator of the Constitution and Laws of the Land Has No Place in Congress. Washington, D. C., Jan. 20.—The reports of the special committee of investigation in the case of Brigham H. Roberts of Utah were presented to the House today. The majority report signed by Chairman Taylor and six of his associates, is a voluminous document, and is accompanied by a summary of the law and facts. It gives the details of the hearings, the ample opportunities afforded to Mr. Roberts to present his case, his refusal to testify and the unanimous finding of the facts heretofore published. It proceeds: The committee is unanimous in its belief that Mr. Roberts ought not to remain a member of the House of Representatives. A majority are of the opinion that he ought not to be permitted to become a member; that the House has the right to exclude him. A minority are of the opinion that the proper course of procedure is to permit him to be sworn in and then expel him by a two-thirds vote under the constitutional provision providing for expulsion. Your committee desire to assert with the utmost positiveness at this point that not only is the proposition of expulsion as applied to this case against precedent, but that exclusion is entirely in accord with principle, authority and legislative precedent, and is not antagonistic to any legislative action which the House of Representatives has ever taken. For convenience we present herewith, before proceeding to extended argument in support of the committee's resolution, the following summary: Upon the facts stated, the majority of the committee assert that the claimant ought not to be permitted to take a seat in the House of Representatives and that the seat to which he was elected ought to be declared vacant. The minority, on the other hand, assert that he ought to be sworn, in order that if, happily, two-thirds vote therefor he may be expelled. Three distinct grounds of disqualification are asserted against Roberts: 1. By reason of his violation of the Edmunds law. 2. By reason of his notorious and defiant violation of the law of the land, of the decisions of the Supreme court and of the proclamations of the Presidents, holding himself above the law and not amenable to it. No government could possibly exist in the face of such practices. He is in open war against the laws and institutions of the country whose Congress he seeks to enter. Such an idea is intolerable. It is upon the principle asserted in this ground that all cases of exclusion have been based. 3. His election as representative is an explicit and offensive violation of the understanding by which Utah was admitted as a state. The objection is made to the refusal to admit Roberts that the constitution excludes the idea that any objection can be made to his coming in if he is 25 years of age. has been seven years a citizen of the United States and was an inhabitant of Utah when elected, no matter how odious or treasonable or criminal may have been his life and practices. To this we reply: 1. That the language of the constitutional provision, the history of its framing in the constitutional convention and its context clearly show that it cannot be construed to prevent disqualification for crime. 2. That the overwhelming authority of text-book writers on the constitution is to the effect that such disqualification may be imposed by the House and no commentator on the constitution specifically denies it. 3. The courts of several of the states, in construing analogous provisions have with practical unantimity declared against such narrow construction of such constitutional provisions. 4. The House of Representatives has never denied that it had the right to exclude a member-elect even when he had the three constitutional provisions. 5. In many instances it has distinctly asserted its right so to do in cases of disloyalty and crime. 6. It passed in 1862 the test oath act, which imposed a real and substantial disqualification for membership in Congress, disqualifying hundreds of thousands of American citizens. This law remained in force for twenty years and thousands of members of Congress were compelled to take the oath it required. 7. The House in 1869 adopted a general rule of order providing that no person should be sworn in as a member against whom the objection was made that he was not entitled to take the test onth, and if union investigation such fact appeared, he was to be permanently barred from entrance. 8. The interesting proposition is made that the claimant be sworn in and then turned out. Upon the theory that the purpose is to permanently part company with Mr. Roberts this is a dubious proceeding. Such action requires the vote of two-thirds of the members. We ask if such a vote is possible or right, in view of the following observations: The expulsion clause of the constitution is as follows: Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member. No lawyer can read that provision without raising in his own mind the question whether the House has any power to expel, except for some cause relating to the context. The oldest lawyers from the beginning of the republic have so insisted, and their reasoning has been so cogent that these propositions are established, namely: 1. Neither house of Congress has ever expelled a member for acts unrelated to him as a member or inconsistent with his public trust and duty as such. 2. Both houses have many times refused to expel where the guilt of the member was apparent; where the refusal to expel was put upon the ground that the House or Senate, as the case might be, had no right to expel for an act unrelated to the member as such, or because it was committed prior to his election. The report concludes as follows: If there is any fact apparent in this case, it is that the constituents of Mr. Roberts knew all about him before his election. Can there be room to doubt the proper action of the House? Is it prepared to yield up his salutary power of exclusion? Will it declare itself defenseless and ridiculous? Nor are those who assert that expulsion is the remedy necessarily barred from voting for the resolution declaring the seat vacant. He must, indeed, be technical and narrow in his construction of the constitution which will not admit that if a vote to declare the seat vacant is sustained by a two-thirds majority the constitution is substantially complied with. He may not agree with the committee that mere majority can exclude, but he can reserve the right to make the point of order that the resolution is not carried if two-thirds do not vote for it. If the House takes the action which the minority of the committee insists it ought to take, it will for the first time in its history part with a most beneficent power which it has often exercised—a power that ought rarely to be exercised, but which the House has never declared it did not possess. Mindful of the gravity of the question and realizing the responsibility imposed upon us, we recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, that under the facts and circumstances of this case, Brigham H. Roberts, representative-elect from the state of Utah, ought not to have or hold a seat in the House of Representatives, and a seat to which he was elected is hereby declared vacant. ROBERT W. TAYLER. CHARLES B. LANDIS. PAGE MORRIS. ROBERT H. FREER. SMITH M'PHERSON. SAMUEL W. T. LANHAM. ROBERT W. MEIERS. The Minority Report The minority report is signed by Mr. Littlefield (Rep., Me.) and Mr. De Armond (Dem., Mo.). It says in part: The undersigned members of the special committee appointed to investigate and report upon the prima facie Brigham H. Roberts to a seat in the House as the representative of Utah, being unable to agree with the conclusions of the committee as to the constitutional questions involved, very respectfully submit our views. Assuming that Mr. Roberts has been and is now a polygamist, unlawfully cohabiting with plural wives, and the House of Representatives decides for that reason that he ought not to be a member thereof, what course should it rightfully pursue under the constitution, the supreme law of the land—exclude him or expel him? If he is to be excluded it must be because he is for such reason legally ineligible or disqualified. The purpose is to consider the question of constitutional right, not of power, as it is conceded that the House has the power to exclude with or without reason, right or wrong. The exercise of such a power without constitutional warrant would simply be brute force, a tyrannous exercise of power, unreviewable by any tribunal. After citing the constitutional provisions as to the qualifications of a representative in Congress, the report proceeds: Is it seriously contended that this House can of its own motion, by its own independent action, create for the purpose of this case a legal disqualification? This House alone cannot make or unmake the law of the land. It is quite clear that the House, by its independent action, cannot, if it would, make for this cause any disqualifying regulation that would have the force of law. The report then exhaustively reviews the law and precedents bearing on the case. The main heads are as follows: First—It is a very grave question as to whether Congress can, by a law duly enacted, add to the qualifications negatively stated in the constitution. There is no decision of the United States Supreme court directly or indirectly construing this provision. There is no decision of any state court directly in point. Second—If the right to add a disqualification by law is assumed, the disqualification imposed by the Edmunds act does not apply to a member of Congress, and therefore does not affect Mr. Roberts. The only portion of the section that can be said to have any application to a member of the House of Representatives is that which declares that no polygamist, etc., shall "be entitled to hold any office or place of public trust, honor or emolument. * * * under the United States, unless a member of the House holds an office 'under the United States' within the meaning of the constitution and the law, there is no disqualification." Continuing, the report says: This House, by its independent action, cannot make law for any purpose. The adding by this House, acting alone, of a qualification not established by law would not only be a violation of both the constitution and the law but it would establish a most dangerous precedent, which could hardly fail to "return to plague the inventor." You might feel that the grave moral and social aspects of this case allowed you to— To do a great right, do a little wrong. But what warrant have you, when the barriers of the constitution are once broken down, that there may not come after us a House with other standards of morality and propriety, which will create other qualifications with no rightful foundations that, in the heat and unreason of unpartisan contest—since there will be no definite standard by which to determine the existence of qualifications—will add anything that may be necessary to accomplish the desired result? Exigency will determine the sufficiency. It would not longer be a government of laws, but of men. To thus depart from the constitution and substitute force for law is to embark upon a trackless sea, without chart or compass, with almost a certainty of direful shipwreck. The report concludes as follows: A small partisan majority might render the desire to arbitrarily exclude, by a majority vote, in order to more securely intrench itself in power, irresistible. Hence its exercise is controlled by legal rules. In case of expulsion, when the requisite two-thirds can be had, the motive for the exercise of arbitrary power no longer exists, as a two-thirds partisan majority is sufficient for every purpose. Hence expulsion has been safely left in the discretion of the House, and the safety of the members does not need the protection of legal rules. It seems to us settled upon reason and authority that the power of the House to expel is unlimited, and that the legal propositions involved may be thus fairly summarized: The power of exclusion is a matter of law, to be exercised by a majority vote, in accordance with legal principles, and exists only where a member-elect lacks some of the qualifications required by the constitution. The power of expulsion is made by the constitution purely a matter of discretion, to be exercised by a two-thirds vote, fairly, intelligently, conscientiously, with a due regard to propriety and the honor and integrity of the House and the rights of the individual member. For the abuse of this discretion we are responsible only to our constituents, our consciences and our God. We believe that Mr. Roberts has the legal constitutional right to be sworn in as a member, but the facts are such that we further believe the House, in the exercise of its discretion, is not only justified but required by every proper consideration involved to expel him promptly after he becomes a member. We recommend the following as a substitute for the resolution proposed by the committee: Resolved, that Brigham H. Roberts, having been duly elected a representative in the Fifty-sixth Congress from the state of Utah, with the qualifications requisite for a mission to the House as such, is entitled, as a constitutional right, to take the oath of office prescribed for members-elect, his status as a polygamist, unlawfully cohabiting with plural wives, affording constitutional grounds for expulsion, but not for exclusion from the House. And if the House shall hold with us and swear in Mr. Roberts as a member we shall, as soon as recognition can be had, offer a resolution to expel him as a polygamist, unlawfully cohabiting with plural wives. When the House met today, Mr. Tayler (Ohio), chairman of the special committee to investigate the case of Representative-elect B. H. Roberts, presented the majority report in favor of the exclusion of Mr. Roberts, and gave notice that he would call the case up on Tuesday. Mr. Littlefield (Me.) presented the minority report in favor of seating Mr. Roberts and then expelling him. The minority report was signed by Mr. Littlefield (Rep.) and Mr. De Armond (Dem.) Five thousand copies of the reports were ordered printed for general distribution. Mr. Roberts was in his seat during these proceedings, but made no effort to address the House. BROUGHT GOOD PRICES. Sale of the Hunter Collection of Postage Stamps in New York City. New York, Jan. 20.—There was sold at auction in this city this week the Hunter collection of postage stamps, one of the best known in the country. The sale lasted several evenings, and resulted in the disposal of 3321 lots for $26,913.-67, much less than had been expected. A stamp of British Guiana, issued in 1850, brought the highest price, $1770. At the closing sale last Friday night an early issue of Tuscany was sold for $125. An illustration of the fad that collectors now have for acquiring "freaks" was also shown when the 2-pence stamp of Western Australia, issued in 1869, was put up. Ordinarily it is sold at about 50 cents, but in this case, through a printer's error, it was lilia instead of the regulation blue. There was spirited bidding for it, and it was sold for $51. It took nearly twenty years to make the Hunter collection, and the sum realized is said to give the owner quite a handsome profit BARNUM & BA!LEY CARS BURN. Winter Quarters at Bridgeport Visited by a $100,000 Fire. Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 20.—Fire at the Barnum & Bailey winter quarters last night destroyed one of the large car barns, containing eleven cars, and also the quarters of the Italian laborers on the railroad improvements near by, causing a loss estimated all told at $100,000. Among the cars destroyed were two sleepers, the Buffalo Bill show-buffet car and Mr. Bailey's private car, formerly used by the late P. T. Barnum. NEW EVANGELICAL CHURCH AT HORICON. THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY The Evangelical association of Horicon, Wis., dedicated a new church on Sunday, December 31, 1899, Rev. Gustav Fritsch of Milwaukee officiating. The new church is 34x50 feet, the Sunday school room is 22x30 and the structure is 80 feet high at the most extreme point. The seating capacity is about TO ANNUL MARRIAGE. Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 23.—The romantic wedding of an aged millionaire from Wisconsin and the nurse who was his attendant here last November promises sensational developments, as attorneys now in the city are seeking evidence to annul the marriage. The parties to the ceremony November 23 last were Louis Baker, aged 71, of Waunakee, Wis., and Anna H. Stone of Madison, Wis., aged 34, a professional nurse, who had cared for Baker through a serious illness. The attorneys claim that Baker was led into the marriage, and that the woman has since induced him to deed to her a large amount of property. Action has been begun in Wisconsin to annul the marriage on the claim that Baker was not accountable at the time. Madison, Wis., Jan. 23.—Mrs. Anna H. Stone, who was recently married to Louis Baker of Waunakee, was a resident of Madison, being a handsome widow. This is said to be the fourth matrimonial venture of the bride. NEARLY KILLED POLICEMAN. Minnesota Man Attacks Officer with His Own Club. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.]—Patrolman Joseph McGrath was the victim of a vicious assault last evening, made upon him by John Flannagan, a member of the board of education and a prominent citizen of Pine Creek, Minn. The assault was made in police headquarters, and it was only timely interference on the part of other officers that saved McGrath's life. Flannagan, together with Joseph Johnson, also of Pine Creek, were in town yesterday. Both got drunk and raised a disturbance in a downtown saloon. McGrath placed them under arrest and after handcuffing the pair took them to police headquarters. The chains had been taken from Flannagan, and McGrath was searching Johnson preparatory to locking him up. While McGrath's back was turned for a moment Flannagan ran up behind McGrath, and seizing McGrath's billee, struck the policeman three terrible blows upon the head. He had the club raised for a fourth blow when Desk Sergeant Weber interfered, and it was just in time to save his life. Other officers rushed into the room, and Flannagan was soon overpowered and locked up. McGrath was taken to the hospital, where his wounds were dressed. Then he was taken to his home. He will recover. Flannigan and Johnson were arraigned this morning in the criminal court. Flannigan was charged with assault regardless of life while Johnson answered to a simple charge of assault and battery. Judge Brindley fixed their preliminary examinations for January 30 and 31. TWO BOYS DROWNED. Break Through Ice While Skating on Fond du Lac River. Fond du Lac, Wis., Jan. 23.—Harold Stancliff and Frank Murphy were drowned last night in Fond du Lac river, while skating. The bodies were recovered. Both belonged to well-known families. Stancliff was 6 and Murphy was 5 years of age. Murphy's home was in Chicago and he was staying with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Clark of this city. Green Bay, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.] —O. Miller was seriously hurt last night while engaged as one of the crew getting up ice at the Hochgreve brewery. A large pair of ice tongs caught him in the leg and tore it from the ankle up. He may recover from his injuries. Rhinelander, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.] —Frank Conway, a foreman in one of the camps of Yawkey Lumber company, near Hazelhurst, was brought to the hospital here this morning with a fractured skull, the result of being struck on the head by a falling tree. The injury is thought to be fatal. He is married and his family lives in this city. JANUARY APPLE BLOSSOMS Large Cluster Grown on a Farm in Town of Bellevue. Marinette, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.]—Appie blossoms in January, grown in this vicinity, is a novelty which is not seen many times. Notwithstanding this fact, Bungener & Bur of Green Bay were made a present of quite a large bunch by a Bellevue farmer named J. C. Nelson. The blossoms were grown on his farm. These show all the freshness of early spring and have the same delicate perfume. The clusters are as full as if they had blossomed at their usual time. 500, the pews being of oak. The walls are nicely frescoed and the floors are carpeted. A new organ furnishes the music. The bell and mountings weigh about 1600 pounds. Taken altogether the church is a neat and commodious structure. The expense has been fully covered by subscription, $500 being donated at the dedication. FUNERAL OF A. O. STEVENS. Laid at Rest at La Crosse, His Old Home La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.]—The remains of the late A. O. Stevens, who died at his home in Milwaukee, were buried in this city, his home for many years previous to going to Milwaukee, late this afternoon. The funeral was conducted by the Masons, La Crosse commandery No. 9, Knights Templar, acting as escort. Rev. Dr. J. J. Wilkins, rector of Christ Episcopal church, officiated. Mrs. Caroline R. Goodspeed. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 23.—Caroline Raymond Goodspeed, who died last Saturday, was buried yesterday afternoon at Mount Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Goodspeed was the widow of the late Rev. E. J. Goodspeed, D. D., who was for many years the pastor of the Second Baptist church in this city. She was born in Norwich, Conn. After her marriage she came West, where her husband was called as pastor of the Baptist church in Janesville, Wis. In 1865 Dr. Goodspeed left Janesville for Chicago. Mrs. Margaret Meade. Oconomowoc, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.] —Mrs. Margaret Meade, for the past six years a resident of this city, died Monday at her residence in this city, after an illness of seven years. The deceased, formerly Miss Margaret Murray, was born October 10, 1854, in the town of Ashippan. She was married in 1887 and leaves one son, Richard P. Meade, 10 years of age, also two sisters, Mrs. James Rearley of this city and Miss Jennie Murray of Milwaukee. The funeral will take place from St. Jerome's church at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. Mrs. Morris Pratt. Whitewater, Wis., Jan. 23.—Mrs. Morris Pratt died here, aged 73. She and her husband had been leaders among the Spiritualists in the state. Other Deaths in the State. Glenwood, Wis., Jan. 23.—John Mertz, 87 years of age, a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, died here yesterday, from injuries received on Thursday last by falling down a flight of steps. Janesville, Wis., Jan. 23.—Mrs. Jennie Henning is dead, aged 28 years. She leaves a husband and two children. Madison, Wis., Jan. 23.—Dr. James E. Baker, eighteen years ago a resident of Madison, died at San Diego, Cal., aged 86. Martin Gallagher, a well-known veteran residing in Cottage Grove, this county, died in the insane asylum hospital at Verona, aged 70. Racine, Wis., Jan. 23.—Matthew Armer, a pioneer of the town of Raymond, is dead. He was born in England in 1825 and lived in the county of Racine since 1849. Two Rivers, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.] —The remains of Miss Ella Hayes of St. Paul, Minn., were brought here for interment in the family plat. The deceased was about 30 years of age and a former resident of this city. Port Washington, Wis., Jan. 23.—John P. Weyker, aged 65, died last evening of apoplexy. He had been sheriff two or three terms. Cedarburg, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.] —Julius Pergande, for many years head manager of the Cedarburg brewery, died suddenly yesterday from heart disease. VICTIM OF CIGARETTES. Oshkosh Young Man Adjudged Insane and Sent to Asylum. Oshkosh, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.]—Rollo Tracy, a well-known young man of this city, has been adjudged insane by Judge Cleveland and committed to the Northern hospital for treatment. His mental ailment is attributed to excessive cigarette smoking. He was arrested on a warrant sworn out by his wife charging cruelty. According to the statements of his wife he smoked several boxes of cigarettes a day. Sometimes when he had no cigarettes he would get out of bed at night and search about in the wood box for butts he had thrown away. Tracy has a wife and two children. POSSE CAFTURES TRAMPS Jefferson Citizens Arrest Gang After a Hard Fight. Jefferson, Wis., Jan. 23.—Three tramps entered the store of Edward Seifert yesterday afternoon while the proprietor was out and the clerk was down in the cellar filling orders. They stole two overcoats, but the goods were missed immediately by the proprietor on his return and he gave the alarm. A posse of citizens started in pursuit. They caught the tramps about a mile south of the city after a fierce struggle and lodged them in jail. READY FOR THE CENTRAL'S SHOPS. North Fond du Lac is Ready to Receive the Division Shops Fond du Lac, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]—The street car line extension has been completed to North Fond du Lac, a distance of five miles, and was opened Saturday afternoon, three cars carrying the leading business men of the city to the site of the proposed Central car shops. Sunday the line was opened for travel and the cars were crowded all day. Trailers were used and then it was almost impossible to accommodate the throngs of people who were anxious to visit North Fond du Lac. Finally the company had to resort to using open cars in order to bring the people back later in the day. The site is an interesting one to visit. The mammoth roundhouse attracts considerable attention. It is built of white brick and the pits are of cement. The building is completed, ready for the reception of engines when the division headquarters are moved here February 1. The reservoir has been completed and a fine flow of water has been secured from the fountain recently drilled. A large force of men are at work on the foundation for one of the shop buildings. The foundation is being constructed of concrete and at the bottom is four feet in width. The new hotel building has been fitted with a steam-heating plant and will be ready to be occupied by Sunday next. Already fully fifty carloads of coal have been unloaded on the grounds and more is to follow. Waukesha, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.] It is reported that the Central will not remove the division headquarters and shops from this city and that the plans about going to Fond du Lac have been given up. Charles Schultz of the Milwaukee Home Dies in Lodging House at La Crosse. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]—Charles Schultz, late of the Ninety-fourth New York Volunteer infantry, and an inmate of the National Soldiers' home near Milwaukee, was found dead in bed at a cheap lodging house in this city Sunday morning. Schultz, who had been spending some weeks here, is supposed to have died of heart failure. He was about 70 years of age, and has been in feeble health lately. He had some $20 in his clothing. PHYSICIAN IS INSANE. Doctor Asks Ashland Judge to Send Him to An Asylum as He is Crazy. Ashland. Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.] Dr. Oscar Gade presented himself before Judge McCully with the peculiar request that he be sent to an insane asylum. The request staggered the judge a little, and after sizing up his visitor, he got the doctor's story, which is about as follows: "I'm a graduate of the Cincinnati university, and have practiced medicine for about four years. I have lived in Chippewa Falls and resided at Hayward until last June, when I went to Douglass county, where I remained two months, I suffered a sunstroke at Lake Nebagamon last summer, which is the cause of my insanity. I left there and went to Glidden, in this county, last October, where I have resided until a few days ago, when I became so bad that I came to this city for treatment at Rinehart's hospital. I have only $3, but will receive some money that is coming to me from Norway next month. There is more than $10 coming. I am married, but my wife left me two weeks ago. I don't know where she is. The last I heard of her she was at her home in Arcadia, O. I know she loves me and if I could find her, she would take care of me. I know that I am not responsible at times and I want to be taken care of." Drs. Rinehart and Hodges informed Judge McCully that the doctor was insane. Dr. Gade finally concluded to go to Hayward and lay his case before the authorities there, as he really belongs there. BOOMING MINOCQUA. Advancement Association Starts Out to Settle Vilas County. Minocqua, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]—The Minocqua Advancement association has started out to win. Its officers are C. W. Hooper, president; A. O. Dorwin, vice-president; Rev. J. J. Mayer, secretary; Ole Swenson of Woodruff, treasurer. Although its name would indicate that it is strictly a Minocqua enterprise, yet Woodruff's interests will be considered, both being in the same township. While no definite plan of action has been formulated, yet there are already ten or twelve families now in the mining districts that may locate in the western part of this county as a result of quiet investigation of one of the members of the association. Good lands can be bought in Vilas county for $1 to $5 an acre, much of it covered with hardwood timber, and south of here there are marshes which grow wild hay in abundance. The people expect wonderful achievements as a result of the concerted action all along the Wisconsin river valley, knowing that the development of any particular locality is a benefit to the entire territory. Appleton, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]—An advancement association has been formed here to advance the interests of Appleton. The first meeting will be held on Monday evening, January 29. MEN ARE SCARCE. The Log Cut This Year Promises to be a Very Heavy One. Minocqua, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]—Dealers in logging-camp supplies report business in that line as being 50 per cent. better than during last season, which furnishes evidence to the fact that the log cut this year is to be a heavy one. It is with much difficulty that camp crews are kept up to the required quota, for men who may have already hired to go into the woods are in many instances approached by others in quest of laborers, and an advance of $5 or more per month over what they have been previously offered is an allurement which they cannot well resist. There are no unemployed men in this section. A man with any kind of a logging kit can obtain a job putting in logs. It is safe to estimate that there is 15 per cent. more logs on the banks of rivers and lakes now than there were last year at this time, and the woods are full of logs skidded and which cannot well be moved until colder weather and more snow comes to make roads for hauling. The open winter has been a serious drawback to the logging industry. Appleton, Wis., Jan. 22.—[Special.]—A "Jack-the-Hugger," who has been annoying ladies in the east end of the city for some time was captured Saturday night, and given a jail sentence of ten days. MAN CHARGED WITH KILLING HIS WIFE. Peter Flabby of Crystal Falls, Mich. Must Stand Trial on Charge of Murder. Marinette, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]—Peter Flabby of Crystal Falls, Mich., who is charged with the murder of his wife, was bound over to the circuit court and will be tried next month. Mrs. Flabby was found dead in bed with a rifle wound in her shoulder. Her death was reported to the officers by Flabby, who claimed she had committed suicide. The circumstances point to murder on the part of Flabby, and then his giving the alarm to disarm suspicion. From the location of the wound it would have been impossible for her to shoot herself with a rifle unless some kind of a trap arrangement had been fixed. MARRIAGE A SECRET. An Oconto Couple Were Quietly Wedded Over a Year Oconto, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]—The marriage of D. H. Mooney and Hermine Schedler, which occurred over a year ago, was announced for the first time today. The secret got out this morning by the mother of the groom telling a neighbor. Since then Mr. Mooney has been the recipient of many congratulations. The bride is at the present time in Chicago finishing a course in music. Since the marriage the groom has lived with his widowed mother while the bride stayed with her family here in town. About a year ago a brother of the bride died. Just before his death he expressed a desire that his sister marry while he was yet alive. So matters were arranged and the marriage took place at Depere. It was thought best to keep it secret for a while. The groom is in the employ of the North-Western road as night operator in this city and the young lady is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schedler, prominent old settlers of this place. BAD FREIGHT WRECK. Large Boulder Rolls Down from Bluff on Train Near La Crosse. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]—Traffic is tied up on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy by a wreck at Ferryville, thirty miles south of here. An engine struck a large boulder, which rolled down from the bluff. Sixteen freight cars are piled up. The wreck happened just a few moments before the Chicago limited was due to pass that point at a high rate of speed. Had the boulder fallen on the limited many lives would have undoubtedly been lost. None of the freight crew were hurt. The through passenger trains went over the Milwaukee road tracks from this city to Prairie du Chien. VETERAN DIES ALONE. Sudden Death of Frank Cahill of Ashland Ashland, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]—Frank Cahill, one of the best-known men in Ashland county, for a number of years a member of the Ashland county board of supervisors, and a member of the G. A. R. was found dead at his home, a half a mile from the village of Highbridge. He was last seen alive on Friday, and death probably occurred Friday night, from apoplexy or heart disease. Mr. Cahill was unmarried. From a letter found on his person, the address of a sister, Mrs. Annie Dunn of Jefferson, Tex., was found. It is believed that he has relatives in Massachusetts. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]— Intelligence reached this city of the death, this morning, at Sherbrooke, Quebec, of C. C. Smith, formerly of the firm of C. C. & E. G. Smith, in business here many years, pioneer bridge builders and iron founders. He had extensive business all over the West. He left here for Canada, after retiring from business, fifteen years ago. He was 75 years old. The interment will be here. Sparta, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]— Miss Lena Goltz, a well-known young lady of this city, aged 23 years, died this morning. The funeral will take place Friday. LUMBER NEWS. Appleton Company Contracts for a Large Cut. Plumer, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]—The Jones Lumber company of Appleton has contracted for Norman Bros.' entire cut for this year. It will comprise 4,000,000 feet of lumber—hemlock and hardwood—and 4,000,000 shingles. Norman Bros. buy the most of their stumpage of the Wisconsin Central Railroad company. They have a 40,000-a-day sawmill and their shingle mill will turn out 60,000 shingles in a day's run. Mercer, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]—The Echo Lake Lumber company contemplates putting in 3,000,000 feet of pine logs, which will be manufactured into lumber of the Williamson & Libby Lumber company of Oshkosh and Charles H. Mears & Co. of Chicago, to be sold on grade at current prices. Sawing will be commenced in February. The Echo Lake company will prosecute summer logging this year, which will be the first experience of the concern in that line. The company owns 12,000,000 feet of timber, sufficient to stock the mill four years. HONOR DEAD LAWYER. Memorial Services at Madison for the Late S. A. Harper. Madison, Wis., Jan. 23.—[Special.]—Memorial exercises for the late Attorney Samuel A. Harper, who died March 19, 1898, were held this afternoon in the circuit courtroom under the auspices of the Dane County Legal association. A portrait of the dead lawyer, painted by Stuart, was presented at the same time. The portrait is given by the Harper family at the request of the association, which, when one of its members especially distinguished dies, solicits a likeness to be hung in honor on the walls of the circuit courtroom. The committee on arrangements was R. M. LaFollette, H. M. Lewis and E. N. Warner. The memorial address, which had been drawn up by these gentlemen, was read by Mr. LaFollette. The portrait presentation was by John M. Olin. GOES TO REFORMATOBY. Young Man of Wautoma Robbed His Employer Wautoma, Wis., Jan. 24.—[Special.]— Judge J. S. Bugh this morning sentenced James Hart, who has been confined in the county jail for the past three months to the reformatory at Green Bay for one year. Hart robbed his employer of $70 and then made good his escape by stealing a horse. He broke jail here on Christmas afternoon, but was recaptured by the sheriff after a few hours' liberation. You're Gambling! It's too risky, this gambling with your cough. You take the chance of its wearing off. Don't! The first thing you know it will be down deep in your lungs and the game's lost. Take some of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and stop the gambling and the cough. "I was given up to die with quick consumption. I ran down from 138 to 98 pounds. I raised blood, and never expected to get off my bed alive. I then read of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and began its use. I commenced to improve at once. I am now back to my old weight and in the best of health."—CHAS. E. HARTMAN, Gibbstown, N.Y., March 3, 1899. 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SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WIS. CARTER'S INK Scientifically made— Therefore the best. DOCTOR with thirty years practice in New York City, treats nervous debilitity and kindle diseases. Diagnosis free, by mail or at office. If you have such troubles write at once, mentioning all symptoms. Dr. Charles L. Clamant, 194 Broadway, New York. Prof. Felix Adler addressed the Society for Ethical Culture at Carnegie hall yesterday on "False Views of Marriage." There was a large attendance. Dr. Adler emphasized the supreme importance of the marriage relation to society and the dangers which threaten on every hand when the laws which govern it are violated. "The extreme sensitiveness of society on this subject," said Prof. Adler, "is shown by the strong reaction which has just taken place because polygamy has slightly raised its head." Of the so-called old-fashioned or conservative view the speaker said: "I cannot regard the statement that 'woman's place is in the house' as cutting off further discussion. It is in part erroneous, in part ambiguous." The fundamental idea of this view Dr. Adler thought to be the subordination of woman to her master—man. This idea he declared to be false, but far less dangerous than the doctrine taught by leaders of the new school, which has for its slogan the "emancipation of womanhood." "There is no word in human language that is at the same time more blessed and more accursed than the word 'equality,'" said Dr. Adler. The theme of Mrs. Stetson's book on "Woman and Economics," that woman must not be economically dependent on man, he declared to be most pernicious. "Economic independence outside of marriage is an invaluable instrument for improving the relations within marriage," said the speaker, "but that does not imply that the wife and mother should be a bread-earner. The whole movement in the direction of securing independence for women in marriage is on the wrong scent. "If the married woman is dependent upon her husband for providing food and fuel for herself and her children, the husband is equally dependent upon her for the home and luxuries which make life endurable. Herein lies the truest equality of husband and wife. A co-operative equality, with clearly-defined duties, which shuts off neither from the highest social and spiritual development." Dr. Adler declared that the idea of the economic woman introduced into the home would lead inevitably to large apartment houses and the abandonment of children to specialists in the different departments of "child culture." "This is a most dangerous heresy!" he continued. "If mothers, because they think they do not understand the psychology of childhood, consider themselves incompetent to bring up their children, the very foundation stone of the family and of human society is torn away." "Mother-love is fundamental and irreplaceable. Without it the child must become a mental and a moral waif. For the mother—even the poorest and most ignorant—unconsciously to herself fulfils the very highest psychic function in the education of her offspring. From her all influences radiate, and to her they return. Let mothers be educated, let them participate in all uplifting movements, but let them not cut asunder their natural relations with their children." In closing Dr. Adler attacked in unmeasured terms the theory that marriage is a contract and terminable by the consent of those who have made it. This theory he characterized as a logical result of the "equality" paraded by the new woman. "The marriage relation is comradeship but more than comradeship. The truest relation of husband and wife is spiritual and interminable." he declared.—Prof. Adler in New York Journal. HOUSEHOLD HINTS. BAKING The difficulty with your oven is, no doubt, in the upper draught, or what we call the direct draught. In a range or stove this direct draught is for use only when a fresh fire is made. Just as soon as the fire is kindled it should be closed; otherwise the oven will never get hot on the bottom—in fact, it will only be hot on one side. Lift the lid of the stove so that you can see the damper, then you will know which way it is closed. It must be closed or you cannot bake properly. DEVILED EGG SALAD. Boil the eggs carefully for twenty minutes. Cut them into halves and take out the yolks. Put the yolks through a sieve, then rub them to a paste, adding, a little at a time, sufficient mayonnaise dressing to make them smooth; add a tablespoonful of lemon juice and a liberal seasoning of red pepper. Make this into tiny little balls the size of small marbles. Garnish a dish with lettuce leaves sprinkled with chopped tomatoes, then a thin layer of chopped parsley, and over this place the egg balls. Cover with French dressing and serve. SANDWICHES. The sandwiches to which you refer are made of chopped meats. Any cold cooked meat may be chopped fine, mixed with a little melted butter, cream or oil, and spread on shoes of buttered bread. In making the sandwiches it is only necessary to put the meat on one slice of bread. A new sandwich is made of a thin slice of bread and butter, a thin slice of rare roast beef, a seasoning of salt, pepper and tomato ketchup; then a thin slice of dill pickle, another slice of rare beef and another slice of buttered bread, the whole pressed closely together and neatly cut in squares. There are many conventional rules for table decorations, but each house keeper should carry out her own ideas. A table set without individuality is much like a house furnished by an upholsterer. Have for everyday use a potted plant, or, if cut flowers are accessible, a few cut flowers. If the table is large a handsome dish of fruit or flowers in the center, then the candelabra or candlesticks, and small dishes of ferns near the ends. Ribbon and lace have no place in ordinary table decorations. All things should be washable and made from such materials as may be easily kept clean. You cannot make very light bread from diabetic flour. The character of the flour prevents this. You can, however, make bread sufficiently light to be digestible and wholesome. To do this make a sponge by scalding milk and allowing it to stand until lukewarm. Add to each pint of this one compressed yeast cake and the whites of two eggs beaten, and sufficient gluten flour to make a batter that will drop from a spoon. Beat for at least ten minutes; stand aside until light, then add sufficient gluten flour to make a soft dough. Knead lightly in the bowl and put at once into a deep, square pan. Stand aside until it is again very light and bake in a moderate oven for three-quarters of an hour. Children need good, nutritious food. The average woman has fixed firmly in her mind, just as you have, that substantial food means large quantities of beef and mutton. Meat builds and repairs the tissues of the body; it is muscle-making; it makes the lean flesh. It can, under certain circumstances, be used as a fuel, and then contributes to the force and heat of the body. The cheap pieces of meat contain quite as much, if not more, true food than the more expensive cuts. Such pieces may be worked over into a hundred appetizing dishes. In buying meat you can ask for the flank, fleshy part of the shoulder, the round or the neck pieces. A shoulder of mutton is cheap and good. Tough pieces of meat should be cooked in a moist, slow heat. Mrs. Rorer's Answers in Ladies' Home Journal. A Minnesota Farmer Does Well in Canada. Virden, Man., Nov. 18, 1899. Hon. Clifford Sifton, Minister of the Interior, Ottawa, Canada; Sir—Thinking that my experience in Manitoba might be both useful and interesting to my fellow countrymen in the United States who may be looking to Manitoba and the Northwest with the intention of settling there, I have much pleasure in stating that through information received from Mr. W. F. McCreary, Immigration Commissioner at Winnipeg, I was induced to visit Manitoba in February, 1898. When I called upon Mr. McCreary he spared no pains to give me all the information, etc., in his possession, the result of which was that I came here with a letter of introduction from him to the secretary of the Virden Board of Trade. That gentleman provided me with a competent land guide, and although there was considerable snow on the ground, I had no difficulty in selecting three homesteads for myself and sons. Having made the necessary homestead entries at the land office in Brandon, I returned to my home in Lyon County, Minnesota, and came back here in May following, accompanied by one of my boys, bringing with us two teams of horses, implements, etc. Our first work was to erect a temporary shanty and stable, after which we broke and leveled 75 acres and put up 30 tons of hay. I went back to Minnesota about the 20th of July, leaving my son here. I returned in October, bringing my family with me. I found that the land we had acquired was of good quality, being a strong clay loam with clay subsoil. Last spring I sowed 100 acres in wheat, 50 acres in oats and barley (75 acres of this grain was sowed on "goback" plowed last spring). My crop was threshed in October, the result being over 2,700 bushels of grain in all. Wheat averaged 15 bushels per acre and graded No. 1 hard, but that which was sown on land other than sod ("goback") went 241% bushels per acre. To say that I am well pleased with the result of my first year's farming operations in Manitoba does not adequately express my feelings, and I have no hesitation in advising those who are living in districts where land is high in price to come out here, if they are willing to do a fair amount of work. I am ten miles from Virden, which is a good market town, and nine miles from Hargrave, where there are two elevators. This summer I erected a dwelling house of native stone and bought a half-section of land adjoining our homestead, for which I paid a very moderate price. There are still some homesteads in this district, and land of fine quality can be purchased from the Canadian Pacific Railway Co. at $3.50 per acre on liberal terms. Good water is generally found at a depth of from 15 to 20 feet. I have 175 acres ready for crop next year. The cost of living here is about the same as in Southern Minnesota. Some commodities are higher and others lower in price, but the average is about the same. I remain, your obedient servant. (Signed) JACOB REICHERT. A New Gas. The township of Hunmanby, a village between Scarborough and Bridlington, in England, will in future be lighted with electroid gas. Electroid gas is acetylene with the admixture of inert matter and a proportion of oxygen. Its manufacture is simple, and the gas can be delivered through any ordinary gas main pipes at the ordinary pressure. It can be measured by means of gas meters and charged for in the same way as is the custom where ordinary coal gas is used. It is a light of great purity and brilliancy.—Scottish American. Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O! Ask your grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stem ach receives it without distress. One fourth the price of coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers. London's Plum Pudding Craze A plum-pudding craze has broken out in London. One firm sold 600,000 pounds of pudding three weeks before Christmas. Surprises are now enclosed in these, ranging from buttons to gold sovereigns and half sovereigns, gold thimbles and diamond rings. One pudding ordered had in it a diamond and opal brooch worth $500, enclosed in a silver box.—New York Sun. How's This! We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c, per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free King Solomon's Mines English and American engineers have discovered important gold fields near Osmarz, in Abyssinia. Three separate and distinct veins have been discovered, and all reported as rich. It has long been suspected that the so-called King Solomon's mines, from which that wise and rich Israelitish King procured his gold in such an abundance, were located in Abyssinia, and it is not improbable that these discoveries will lead to their rediscovery.—Philadelphia Record. Rare Trees in Brooklyn. The most beautiful silver lindens in America and the choiceest dogwoods and finest tulip trees of this city are to be found in Prospect park. Many of the tulip trees belonged to the primeval forest. 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There has lately been found in a town near Bridgeport, Conn., a valuable collection of old letters of nearly a century ago, among them several of George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. The letters were found among some old papers and books belonging to one of the oldest families in the state and are in the best condition, although they have been stored away for nearly 100 years. The Washington letter was written to a Connecticut member of the family when the general was with the army on the Hudson river, and pertain to the probable movement of his and the enemy's troops. The letters of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson are peculiarly interesting as they are both written to the same friend, on the same day in March, 1824, and each asks the common friend to say what he thinks the chances of each are for president. This was in the days when the vice-president was elected in the same count as the President, the one receiving the greatest number of votes being chosen president. Each asks his correspondent what he should do when elected and how he should act toward his friend and rival. The Jackson letter is also very valuable and is one of the most characteristic letters in existence written by the general. The find has made quite a stir among antiquaries in the state and all the old trunks and libraries are being overhauled to find others of the same kind.—Boston Transcript. GREAT SCARCITY OF TERRAPIN Diamond Backs will be Beyond the Reach of Ordinary Mortals. There is a great scarcity of the Chesapeake bay diamond black terrapin. This luxury promises to be more expensive this season than ever. The receipts and shipments for the opening week are not up to the average. Prices range about as follows: Five-inch, $15 to $18 a dozen; 6-inch, $35 to $45; 7-inch, $60 to $75. These are expected to remain the ruling prices for the season, and it is thought that few will come to market. Receipts of Chesapeake terrapin grow smaller each year. This season it is estimated that not one-fourth as many will be received as were a few years ago. The stock is practically depleted. One large dealer, who formerly handled about $25,000 worth each season, last year handled only $4000 worth. The law provides that no terrapin shall be marketed which measures less than five inches in length on the under shell. Dealers state that a singular fact about the Chesapeake bay terrapin is that those on the western shore grow much faster than those on the other side. Western shore terrapin, it is stated, will grow about two inches a year, while those found on the eastern shore will grow only three-quarters of an inch in the same time. 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Terms $1.00 Per Day. Accommodations the best in the State. When in Appleton stop at the NORTHWESTERN ```markdown ``` (Copyright, Louis Klopsch, 1900.) IN this discourse Dr. Talmage shows how we should interest ourselves in the affairs of others for their benefit, but never for their damage; text, 1. Peter, iv., 15, "A busybody in other men's matters." Human nature is the same in all ages. In the second century of the world's existence people had the same characteristics as people in the nineteenth century, the only difference being that they had the characteristics for a longer time. It was 500 years of goodness or 500 years of meanness instead of goodness or meanness for forty or fifty years. Well, Simon Peter, who was a keen observer of what was going on around him, one day caught sight of a man whose characteristics were severe inspection and blatant criticism of the affairs belonging to people for whom he had no responsibility and with the hand once browned and hardened by fishing tackle drew this portrait for all subsequent ages: "A busybody in other men's matters." That kind of person has been a trouble maker in every country since the world stood. Appointing himself to the work of exploration and detection, he goes forth mischief making. He generally begins by reporting the infelicity discovered. He is the advertising agent of infirmities and domestic inharmony and occurrences that but for him would never have come to the public eye or ear. He feels that the secret ought to be hauled out into light and heralded. If he can get one line of it into the newspapers, that he feels to be a noble achievement to start with. But he must not let it stop. He whispers it to his neighbors, and they, in turn, whisper it to their neighbors until the whole town is a-buzz and agog. You can no more catch it or put it down than you can a malaria. It is in the air and on the wing and afloat. Taken by itself it seems of little importance, but after a hundred people have handled it and each has given it an additional twist it becomes a story in size and shape marvelous. If it can be kept going, after awhile it will be large enough to call the attention of the courts or the presbyteries or conferences or associations. The most of the scandals abroad are the work of the one whom Peter in the text styles "a busybody in other men's matters." Minding Our Own Business. All those who try to do many things go to pieces, either as to their health or their fortune. They go on until they pay 10 cents on the dollar, or pay their body into the grave. We cannot manage the affairs of others and keep our own affairs prosperous. While we are inquiring how precarious is the business of another merchant and finding out how many notes he has unpaid and how soon he will probably be wound up or make an assignment or hear the sheriff's hammer smite his counter our own affairs are getting mixed up and endangered. While we are criticising our neighbor for his poor crops we are neglecting the fertilization of our own fields or allowing the weeds to choke our own corn. While we are trying to extract the mote from our neighbor's eye we fall under the weight of the beam in our own eye. Those men disturbed by the faults of others are themselves the depot at which whole trains of faults arrive and from which whole trains of faults start. The men who have succeeded in secular things or religious things will tell you that they have no time for hunting out the deficits of others. On the way to their counting room they may have heard that a firm in the same line of business was in trouble, and they said, "Sorry, very sorry," but they went in and sat down at their table and opened the book containing a full statement of their affairs to see if they were in peril of being caught in a similar cyclone. Gadders about town, with hands in pockets and hats set far back on the head, waiting to hear baleful news, are failures now or will be failures. Christian men and women who go round with mouth and looks full of interrogation points to find how some other church member is given to exaggeration or drinks too much or neglects his home for greater outside attractions have themselves so little grace in their hearts that no one suspects they have any. In proportion as people are consecrated and holy and useful they are lenient with others and disposed to say: "Wait until we hear the other side of that matter. I cannot believe that charge made against that man or woman until we have some better testimony than that given by these scandal mongers. I guess it is a lie." No Time for Judging Other People. If God had given us whole weeks and months and days, with nothing to do but gauge and measure and scrutinize the affairs of others, there might be some excuse for such employment, but I do not know anyone who has such a surplus of time and energy and qualification that he can afford much of the time to sit as a coroner upon the dead failures of others. We are incapacitated for the supervisal of others because we cannot see all sides of the affair reprehended. People are generally not so much to blame as we suppose. It is never right to do wrong, but there may be alleviations. There may have arisen a conjunction of circumstances which would have flung any one of us. The world gives only one side of the transaction, and that is always the worst side. Better die than do the least wrong, but moderate your anathema against the wrongdoer by the circumstances which may yet develop. Be economical of your curses when all the community is hounding some man or women. Wait, consider, pause and hope that which is charged is a base fabrication. Do not be like a jury who shall render verdict against the defendant without allowing him to present his side of the case. The most repugnant character on earth to me is the man who believes everything he hears against others and hurls all the slanders down the same embank ment of denunciation. We make ourselves a disgusting spectacle when we become busybodies. What a diabolical enterprise those undertake who are ever looking for the moral lapse or the downfall of others! As the human race is a most imperfect race, all such hunters find plenty of game. There have been sewing societies in churches which tore to pieces more reputations than they made garments for the poor. With their sarcasms and sly hints and depreciation of motives they punctured more good names than they had needles. With their scissors they cut characters bias, and backstitched every evil report they got hold of. Meetings of boards of directors have sometimes ruined good business men by insinuations against them. The bad work may not have been done so much by words, for they would be libelous, but by a twinkle of the eye or a shrug of the shoulder or a sarcastic accentuation of a word. "Yes, he is all right when he is sober." "Have you inquired into that man's history?" "Do you know what business he was in before he entered this?" "I move that the application be laid on the table until some investigations now going on are consummated." It is easy enough to start a suspicion that will never down, but what a despicable man is the one who started it! There is not an honest man in any city who cannot be damaged by such infernalism. Can you imagine any creature so loathsome as the one who feels himself or herself called to question all integrity, all ability, all honesty, all character? Buzzards looking for carrion. Most People Doing Their Best. While I believe enough in human deprivity to be orthodox, I tell you that the most of people whom I know are doing the best they can. Faults? Oh, yes. All people except you and I have faults. But they are sorry about it, repentant on account of it and are trying to do better. All people make mistakes—say things that afterward they are sorry for, and miss opportunity of uttering the right word and doing the right thing. But when they say their prayers at night these defects are sure to be mentioned somewhere between the name of the Lord for whose mercy they plead and the amen that closes the supplication. "That has been my observation," says some one. Well, I am sorry for you, my brother, my sister. What an awful crowd you must have gotten into! Or, as is more probable, you are one of the characters that my text sketches. You have not been hunting for partridges and quail, but for vultures. You have been microscopizing the world's faults. You have been down in the marshes when you ought to have been on the uplands. I have caught you at last. You are "a busybody in other men's matters." Two Opinions About Everybody. How is it that you can always find two opinions about any one and those two opinions exactly opposite? I will tell you the reason. It is because there are two sides to every character—the best side and the worst side. A well disposed man chiefly seeks the best side; the badly disposed seeks chiefly the worst side. Be ours the desire to see the best side, for it is healthier for us so to do and stirs admiration, which is an elevated state, while the desire to find the worst side keeps one in a spirit of disquietude and disgust and mean suspicion, and that is a pulling down of our own nature, a disfigurement of our own character. I am afraid the imperfections of others will kill us yet. A kindly man who wishes everybody well soon demonstrates his disposition in his looks. Look at him. Admire him. Congratulate him. On the other hand, if one be cynical about the character of others and chiefly observant of defects and glad to find something wrong in character, the fact is apt to be demonstrated in his looks. He may smile, but it is a sour smile. There is a sneeer in the inflation of the nostril. There is a mean curvature to the lip. There is a bad look in the eye. The devil of sarcasm and malevolence and suspicion has taken possession of him, and you see it plainly. The slanderer almost always attempts to escape the scandal he is responsible for. When in 1741 John Wesley was preaching at Bristol and showing what reason he had to trust in the Captain of His Salvation, a hearer cried out: "Who was your captain when you hanged yourself? I know the man who saw you when you were cut down." John Wesley asked the audience to make room and let the slanderer come to the front, but when the way was open the slanderer, instead of coming forward, fled the room. The author or distributer of slanders never wants to face his work. Gift of Evil Tongues. On the day of Pentecost there were people endowed with what was called the "gift of tongues," and they spake for God in many languages. But there are people in our time who seem to have the gift of evil tongues, and there is no end to their iniquitous gabble. Every city, village and neighborhood of the earth has had driven through it these scavenger carts. When anything is said to you defamatory of the character of others, imitate Joseph John Gurney of England, who, when a bad report was brought to him concerning anybody, asked: "Dost thou know any good thing to tell us concerning her? Since there is no good to relate, would it not be kinder to be silent on the evil? Charity rejoiceth not in imiquity." But there is a worthy and Christian way of looking abroad upon others, not for the purpose of bringing them to disadvantage or advertising their weaknesses or putting in "great primer" or "paragon" type their frailties, but to offer help, sympathy and rescue. That is Christlike, and he who does so wins the applause of the high heavens. Just look abroad for the people who have made great mistakes and put a big plaster of condolence on their lacerations. Such people are never sympathized with, although they need an infinity of solace. Domestic mistakes. Social mistakes. Ecclesiastical mistakes. Political mistakes. The world has for such only jocosity and gesture of deploration. There is an unoccupied field for you, my brother. No one has been there. Take your case of medicines and go there and ask them where they are hurt and apply divine medicament. Divine Medicine. Hear it! The more you go to busying yourselves in other men's matters the better if you have design of offering relief. Search out the quarrels, that you may settle them; the fallen, that you may lift them; the pangs, that you may assuage them. Arm yourself with two bottles of divine medicine, the one a tonic and the other an anaesthetic, the latter to soothe and quiet, the former to stimulate, to inspire to sublime action. That man's maters need looking after in this respect. There are 10,000 men and women who need your help and need it right away. They do not sit down and cry. They make no appeal for help, but within ten yards of where you sit in church and within ten minutes' walk of your home there are people in enough trouble to make them shriek out with agony if they had not resolved upon suppression. If you are rightly interested in other men's matters, go to those who are just starting in their occupations or professions and give them a boost. Those old physicians do not want your help, for they are surrounded with more patients than they can attend to, but cheer those young doctors who are counting out their first drops to patients who cannot afford to pay. Those old attorneys at the law want no help from you, for they take retainers only from the more prosperous clients, but cheer those young attorneys who have not had a brief at all lucrative. Those old merchants have their business so well established that they feel independent of banks, of all changes in tariffs, of all panics, but cheer those young merchants who are making their first mistakes in bargain and sale. That old farmer who has 200 acres in best tillage, and his barns full of harvested crops, and the grain merchant, having bought his wheat at high prices before it was reaped, needs no sympathy from you, but cheer up that young farmer whose acres are covered with a big mortgage and the drought strikes them the first year. That builder with contracts made for the construction of half a dozen houses and the owner's impatient for occupancy is not to be pitied, but give your sympathy to that mechanic in early acquaintance with hammer and saw and bit and amid all the limitations of a journeyman. Benevolent Busybodies. Go forth to be a busybody in other men's matters, so far as you can helping them out, and help them on. The world is full of instances of those who spend their life in such alleviations, but there is one instance that overtops and eclipses all others. He had lived in a palace. Radiant ones waited upon him. He was charioted along streets yellow with gold, and stopped at gates glistening with pearls, and hosannaed by immortals coroeted and in snowy white. Centuries gave him not a pain. The sun that rose on him never set. His dominions could not be enlarged, for they had no boundaries, and uncontested was his reign. Upon all that luster and renown and environment of splendors he turned his back and put down his crown at the foot of his throne, and on a bleak December night trod his way down to a stone house in Bethlehem of our world. Wrapped in what plain shawl, and pursued with what enemies on swift camels, and howled at with what brigands, and thrust with what sharp lances, and hidden in what sepulchral crypt, until the subsequent centuries have tried in vain to tell the story by sculptured cross, and painted canvas, and resounding doxologies, and domed cathedral, and redeemed nations. He could not see a woman doubled up with rheumatism, but he touched her, and inflamed muscles relaxed, and she stood straight up. He could not meet a funeral of a young man, but he broke up the procession and gave him back to his widowed mother. With spittle on the tip of his finger he turned the midnight of total blindness into the midnoon of perfect sight. He could not see a man down on his mattress helpless with palsy without calling him up to health and telling him to shoulder the mattress and walk off. He could not find a man tongue tied but he gave him immediate articulation. He could not see a man with the puzzled and inquiring look of the deaf without giving him capacity to hear the march of life beating on the drum of the ear. He could not see a crowd of hungry people but he made enough good bread and a surplus that required all the baskets. He scolded only twice that I remember, once at the hypocrites with elongated visage and the other time when a sinful crowd had arraigned an unfortunate woman, and the Lord, with the most superb sarcasm that was ever uttered, gave permission to any one who felt himself entirely commendable to hurl the first missile. All for others. His birth for others. His ministry for others. His death for others. His ascension for others. His enthrancement for others. Edenizing the Earth. That spirit which leads one to be busy for the betterment of others is going to Edenize the round earth. The last word that Dwight L. Moody, the great evangelist, said to me at Plainfield, N. J., and he repeated the message for me to others, was, "Never be tempted under any circumstances to give up your weekly publication of sermons throughout the world." That solemn charge I will heed as long as I have strength to give them and the newspaper types desire to take them. Oh, ye people back there in the Sheffield mines of England and ye in the sheep pastures of Australia and ye amid the pictured terraces of New Zealand, and ye among the cinnamon and color inflamed groves of Ceylon and ye Armenians weeping over the graves of murdered households in Asia Minor and ye amid the idolatries of Benares on the Ganges and ye dwellers on the banks of the Androscoggin and the Alabama and the Mississippi and the Oregon and the Shannon and the Rhine and the Tiber and the Danube and the Nile and the Euphrates and the Caspian and Yellow seas; ye of the four corners of the earth who have greeted me again and again, accept this point blank offer of everything for nothing; of everything of pardon and comfort and illumination and safety and heaven, "without money and without price." What a gospel for all lands, all zones, all ages! Gospel of sympathy! Gospel of hope! Gospel of emancipation! Gospel of sunlight! Gospel of enthronement! Gospel of eternal victory! Take it, all ye people, until your sins are all pardoned and your sorrows all solaced and your wrongs all righted and your dying pillow be spread at the foot of a ladder which, though like the one that was led down to Bethel, may be thronged with descending and ascending immortals, shall nevertheless have room enough for you to climb, foot over foot, on rungs of light, till you go clear up out of sight of all earthly perturbation, into the realm where "the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest." BARGAINS IN FINE CLOTHING OME PRICE TO ALL WEIGHT ALL SIZES MEN FASHIONABLE MISFIT AND UNCALLED FOR CUSTOM TAILOR MEN 213 WHOLESALE RETAIL 217 Extra This Week Closing Out Overcoats and Heavy Weight Suits prices guaranteed 25 per cent. less than any store in this city also workmanship to be as good and better than any other store in this city. An example of our prices: Also Heavy Weight Suits 25 per cent. less than we have been selling them before. Seeing is convincing. At the Photographer.. 296 West Water Street. Opp. Second Ward Bank Bldg. The Emerson CORNER GRAND AVENUE MILWAUKEE MR. GEORGE A. ager of R. B. facturers of the Celebrate Made Shoes, begs leave many citizens of Milwaukee have opened a new the new building on the Third St. and Grand line of goods. This m the firm at the present A Goodyear Welt costs $5.00. The goods are honestly solicited. Persons Emerson Shoe FOR GRAND AVENUE AND THIRD ST MILWAUKEE, WIS. GEORGE A. SCHECK or of R. B. Grover & Co. of the Celebrated Comforta es, begs leave to announ ens of Milwaukee and w opened a new store in t building on the northeast Grand Ave. and o goods. This makes 31 st the present time. Year Welt costs $3.50 and a goods are honest all through an Opp. Second Ward Bank Bldg. MILWAUKEE, WIS. MR. GEORGE A. SCHECK, the manager of R. B. Grover & Co., manufacturers of the Celebrated Comfortable Custom Made Shoes, begs leave to announce to the many citizens of Milwaukee and vicinity that they have opened a new store in this city in the new building on the northeast corner of Third St. and Grand Ave. and carry a full line of goods. This makes 31 stores run by the firm at the present time. A Goodyear Welt costs $3.50 and a Handsewed $5.00. The goods are honest all through and inspection is solicited. A who desire to hire stylish and nobby rigs for a drive will do well to patronize GEO. W. SEITZ, who has one of the best assorted livery stables, not WHEN IN WAUKESHA Don't forget to go to the VALENTINE HOUSE Where you will be well taken care of. It has all modern improvements and is only a short distance from the depot. --- --- on Shoe Co. E AND THIRD STREET, KEE, WIS. SCHECK, the man- Grover & Co., manu- ned Comfortable Custom e to announce to the aukee and vicinity that w store in this city in the northeast corner of Ave. and carry a full akes 31 stores run by time. $3.50 and a Handsewed all through and inspection is only in Fond du Lac, but in the Northwest. He is one of the most courteous and accommodating gentlemen in the business. A specialty made of traveling men's trade. Remember the place, 34 Forest Ave. Telephone 119. Fond du Lac, Wis. WESTERN RELIEF Association OF OSHKOSH, WIS. Protects your time against Accident Sickness or Death for ONE DOLLAR A MONTH Good agents wanted. Apply 209 Fifth Street or 1227 Vliet St.