Wisconsin Weekly Advocate

State Historical Overly WISCONSIN WEEKLY ADVOCATE DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE NEGRO RACE NOTES BY THE WAY. One of the most prominent citizens of Sheboygan Falls is its present mayor, Mr. John L. Blust, whose portrait we give in this issue. Mr. Blust is senior partner in the firm of Blust Bros., who conduct an extensive meat market in that thriving city. But Mr. Blust's energy and ability refuse to be entirely dominated by the trammels of business and have found scope in the field of research and politics. His fellow townsmen have shown their appreciation of his work by bestowing upon him the highest honor in their gift. It is in no small measure due to his support and influence that the Sixth district after a hard fight will send Congressman-elect Charles Weisse to Washington next M. B. spring. Mr. Blust is a Democrat; advocating, however, no new fangled free silver policy, but one of the pure Jeffersonian type. He has always taken a special interest in the Negro race and its development and is a warm admirer of and sympathizer with Prof. Booker T. Washington in his life work. He deplores and stigmatizes as unjust and impolitic the recent disfranchisement of the Negro in several Southern states, but places the blame for such upon the Southern Republicans equally with the Democrats. He would, if in Congress, be a staunch supporter of some such resolution as Congressman Crumpacker introduced during the last session of Congress. In fact, it is hard to see wherein Mr. Blust differs from a Republican of the safe type. The Advocate would hail with satisfaction the advent of more men like him into the working ranks of either party, as such are sorely needed. * * * Still another prominent citizen of Sheboygan Falls is Mr. W. C. Thomas, banker and newspaper proprietor. Mr. Thomas publishes the Sheboygan County News, a paper devoted to the dairying interests of the county and state. The paper is newsy and readable and proves a welcome addition to the fireside comforts of residents in the city and neighborhood. Mr. Thomas and his son, who assists him in his business, are both warm friends of the Negro race, and have bestowed many favors upon them. Mr. Thomas is anxious to find out the whereabouts of a colored man, Gillespie by name, who was in Milwaukee several years ago, and we would take it as a personal favor if he or anyone who knows his present residence would communicate with us. * * * Among the enterprising industries of Depere is the Depere Lumber & Fuel Company, who deal in all kinds of laths, shingles, rough and dressed lumber, etc. The company makes a specialty of rapidly filling their contracts—and to the letter. *** G. Schiller, Jr., conducts a large export business in the fish and oyster line. Those entrusting their orders to him will be certain of having them properly and liberally filled. Long distance phone 30. * * * The city of Racine will keep up the literary renown of the famous French literateur after whom it is named, if we are to judge by the excellence of its educational institutions. Foremost amongst these is St. Catherine's Academy, which is now in its thirty-sixth year of existence. This institution is intended for the education of Catholic young ladies and is conducted by the sisters of the Oorder of St. Dominic. The establishment itself is pleasantly situated in one of the most retired parts of the city, overlooking the lake, and possesses every facility for the purpose for which it is intended. Besides the regular boarders day pupils are received under certain well-defined conditions. The plan of instruction embraces every advantage for a solid and refined education, while at the same time fitting the pupils to earn their own living if necessary. Special attention is paid to the moral training of the young ladies. Altogether the institution strikes ones as being of the very highest degree of excellence. * * * It is always a pleasure to, pay a visit to the home of Mr. Logan Davis, a welldoing member of the race located in Racine, and holding a comfortable position in the postoffice there. Mr. Davis has reared a large family, who are now all out in the world with the exception of his youngest daughter. * * * The members of the race in Racine are in a healthy condition so far as church matters are concerned. The pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Rev. Manuel, has the different organizations of this body in good working order, and is encouraged in his work by the cordial co-operation of his members and adherents. OUR CONTEMPORARIES. The special edition of the Scientific American, just to hand, devoted to transportation on land and sea, cannot fail to attract widespread interest, both because of the very handsome manner in which it is gotten up and on account of the voluminous amount of information that it contains. It is safe to say that anyone that reads it carefully through will find himself thoroughly posted, both as to the magnitude and high quality of our railroads and shipping. The Scientific American has its own characteristic way of presenting what some people might call dry statistical matter in an interesting form, and the present number is no exception to the rule. Both artist and author have collaborated to certainly very good effect, and we believe the number will meet everywhere with a hearty reception. ☆ ☆ ☆ The Galveston Times publishes a very excellent discourse by Father Dorsey, the third Negro ordained as a priest in the Roman Catholic faith. It contains many gems in the way of advice to the race to which the reverend father is proud to belong. One remark in especial is well worth laying to heart by those for whom it is intended. "No race," says Rev. Father. "No race is greater, no race is purer than the women who belong to it. Future generations depend upon true, pure and faithful mothers." *** The Pioneer Press of Martinsburg, W. Va., says in reference to ex-President Cleveland's recent utterances: We have always held Grover Cleveland to be a liberty loving and patriotic American citizen, and his attitude and utterances on the Negro question are no surprise to us. In this matter as in many others he has risen above his party, and proven himself to be in the largest sense a humanitarian. * * * As hinted elsewhere the Washington Bee is this week in one of its disgruntled, but not unusual moods. The following will serve as a sample of its editorial remarks: "There is nothing in the Crum letter that the Negroes should go wild over. Just wait and see whether the President means what he has said." * * * Miss Jessie Fortune, the daughter of T. T. Fortune of New Jersey, is now a teacher in the public schools of New York city. Probably some of our contemporaries will be dissatisfied at this and would wish that talented young lady to be kent at the wash tub. \* \* \* A very different note regarding the President's Crum letter is struck by the New York Age than was done by the Washington Bee. The former says: "As long as he (the President) preaches and practices such strenuous doctrine the race in all parts of the country stands ready to hold up his hands at all times and under all circumstances. * * * Mr. George R. Walker, the talented and brilliant Chicago lawyer, has a most readable article in last Saturday's Chicago Monitor, which is well worthy of the perusal of all race lovers. Send for a copy. ※ ※ ※ We are at one with the Indianapolis World in the opinion that too much time and space is given by Negro editors to politics. All people cannot be eternally bothered with what a few think the only thing worth living for or striving after. * * * We think it is about time the Broad Axe of Chicago would let up on Rev. Murray. It is never advisable to wash one's dirty linen in public, and the whole affair reflects credit upon neither party. Mud slinging never pays. Some is sure to stick in the hands of the slinger. *** The incorporation of a general educational board with such men of wealth as John D. Rockefeller at its head, and which has the special object of improving educational facilities in the South, including those for the improvement of the colored youth, is a mighty step in the right direction which has not been much noticed. Trees as Forecasters of Rain. It is true that people often say that the turning up of leaves is a sign of rain. I have heard the remark many times, but as far as my observations go the sign does not seem to be a very sure one. There are many kinds of trees, like the silver leaf poplars, in fact all poplars, the maple, and some of the oaks, which turn their leaves up whenever there is a fairly strong, steady wind, but they do it as much in clear weather as in rainy. It has been suggested to me that possibly the belief may have arisen from the fact that winds capable of turning leaves over very often precede or follow rain storms, and as people are usually on the alert when the general atmospheric conditions favor rain, looking for signs to confirm the general feeling they have that it is going to rain, it might be that the turning up of the leaves would be especially noted at such times.—Monthly Weather Review. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, DECEMBER 18, 1902. VIRGIN MARY We will be glad to publish news of local and race interest if left at the office, 79 Fifth street, before 6 o'clock Wednesday evenings. * * * We would respectfully ask our readers to bestow at least a share of their custom upon those who advertise with us. The various remedies and hair restorers advertised in this paper can be had at the advertised price at the office of this paper. We would cordially recommend those of our readers who contemplate purchasing a sewing machine or exchanging their old one for one of the latest type, before going elsewhere to give a call at the Wheeler & Wilson establishment, 406 Grand avenue, Milwaukee. There they will find machines of the very best kind, at prices and on terms of payment within the reach of all. In addition they will meet with treatment which is the very acme of courtesy. The machines apart from their usefulness form a really handsome addition to the furniture of the family sitting room. Give them a call. See advertisement in another column. *** Young and middle-aged men or women who think about taking out a life policy, which is the imperative duty of every man at least, and is advisable in the case of women, could not do better before doing so, than look into the merits of the Provident policies of the National Life Insurance Company, the Milwaukee office of which is located at 412 Camp building (First National Bank). Their system, by which a man can protect his family during his earning years, and at the same time derive the benefit himself when he is no longer fit to work seems to meet the requirements of many at this day. Our raders who follow this advice will have the pleasure of possibly renewing the acquaintance of Mr. Louis Heckman, formerly with the Metropolitan Industrial Company, whom we are glad to welcome into a wider field. * * * Miss Mamie Jones, 427 Cedar street, has been on the sick list for the last week. Although a comparative stranger to the city and a prominent church woman, she was, we believe, left unvisited by any of the church members or newly-appointed deaconesses. Verbum sap. * * * Writing about insurance reminds us that accidents will happen, and it is well to be protected against care for daily bread and doctors' bills during the consequences of such. This can be accomplished and in addition freedom from monetary anxiety during sickness by joining a casualty company. We can confidently recommend the Wisconsin Casualty Company, whose branch office in Milwaukee is at Loan and Trust building. The most courteous treatment will be accorded by Mr. Tesch, the local agent, and prompt payment of all claims is a certainty. ☆ ☆ ☆ Those of our female readers who are on the lookout for a good dressmaker to work at their own homes would benefit themselves by communicating with Mrs. Nellie Stewart, 110 Tenth street. Her work is first class and terms moderate. ☆ ☆ ☆ From the result of the meeting held at the home of Mr. James Miller, 522 Chestnut street, the formation of a strong branch of the G. U. O. O. F. is an accomplished fact. Next meeting will be held Tuesday next at the same place. Discovered at Last. These two Irishmen had just "come over," as so many of their countrymen had done before them. They had seen and heard many strange things, but now, in the tree near which they stood and right above them, apparently, something was going on that their wit could not fathom. There was a great commotion, a loud noise, as of some animal giving expression to its views of matters and things in general; but although they had wandered around the tree scores of times and peeped along every branch and under every leaf they could discover nothing. At last Pat concluded to climb. He thought he had sufficiently located the sound to find the cause of it. He climbed, crawled out on a certain limb, placed his ear to a certain spot, and listened with the greatest intentness, while he looked around unceasingly. At last he nodded his head significantly to Mike, and down the tree he hurried. "W-o-l, hev ye found the schpalpeen, Pat?" asked anxious Mike. "Yis, be jabbers, Oi've found 'im, an' I know jest whut he is an' whur 'e is," answered Pat. "An' phwat is 'e, an' whur is 'e?" "He's nothin' in the wurruld but a noise, an' he's roight up thor in thot crotch, jest above yer shtapid head, Moik." They learned later that the noise was a treetoad—New York Sun. Bad for the Evea. "It is a big mistake to have your face packed in hot towels in a barber shop," said an eye specialist the other day. "It is very bad for the eyes. The towels, steaming with heat, are packed about the face in such a way that inevitably they cover the eyes, and there they remain for several minutes, drawing the blood to the tender vessels of the eye and swelling them. The hot pack feels good to the face, and undoubtedly helps to steam out the skin, but the benefit derived in that direction is more than offset by the damage done the eyes."—Washington Star. THE TOYS. My little son, who looked from thoughtful eyes, And moved and spoke in quiet grown up wise, Having my law the seventh time disobeyed, I struck him, and dismissed With hard words and unkissed. His mother, who was patient, being dead. Then, fearing lest his grief should hinder sleep, I visited his bed. But found him slumbering deep. With darkened eyelids, and their lashes yet From his late sobbing wet. And I, with moan. Kissing away his tears, left others of my own: For on a table drawn beside his head He had put within his reach A box of counters and a red veined stone, A piece of glass abraded by the beach, And six or seven shells, A bottle with bluebells. And two French copper coins, ranged there with careful art, To comfort his sad heart. So when that night I prayed To God, I wept and said: Ah, when at last we lie with tranced breath Not vexing Thee in death. And Thou rememberest of what toys We made our joys. How weakly understood The great commanded good, Then, fatherly not less Than I, whom Thou hast molded from the clay, Thou'lt leave Thy wrath and say, "I will be sorry for their childishness." Mixed Motives. Motives are almost always mixed in this imperfect world of ours, and it is often hard even for the people themselves who are termed philanthropic to distinguish just where self-interest ends and true charity begins. Mrs. A., who has social aspirations, and is also of a kindly disposition, develops, under the combined promptings of her ambition and her conscience, into a most efficient worker in certain charitable associations, and it is not for those who, urged by no such promptings, do little for the good of mankind to criticise her actions or analyze unkindly her motives in associationing herself with Mrs. Midas and Mrs. Haut-Tou, who are also interested in the work. Nevertheless, it is impossible not to remark that the bread cast upon the waters is returned in the form of substantial loaves indeed. Mrs. A. succeeds in establishing her footing by her virtue of hard, cheerful work among her associates, and slowly but surely climbs the ladder of social success, while she not unnaturally feels a glow of satisfaction in contemplating the good which she feels she has accomplished. The face value is what we must look for in this life, and the rest we must take on trust. No one is wholly good; neither is any one wholly bad. In every direction one finds genuine feeling mixed up with self-interest, and he who is without sin in this respect is the only one who should cast stones of criticism. NITRATE WIZARD. Charles S. Bradley, Who Makes Nitrate from Nitrogen of the Air-Comes at Opportune Moment. THE MASTER OF THE WORLD Lord Kelvin designates this discovery as greatest of the century and it will make two ears of wheat grow where one grew before. The discovery comes at an opportune moment, when the world's supply of nitrates was failing. His Earning Capacity. Clark—See here! You told me if I took a course of instruction from you it wouldn't be long before I'd be earning $100 a week. Prof. Skinner—Well? Clark—Well, I'm only getting $10 a week. Prof. Skinner—But, honestly, now, don't you feel that you're earning $100? Every clerk feels he earns ten times as much as he gets.—Philadelphia Press. Large Shipment of Live Stock. A total of 200 cars of Wisconsin live stock, within seven cars of the recordbreaking shipment of last Monday, arrived this afternoon from points on the Prairie du Chien and Mineral Point divisions of the Milwaukee road. The cattle will be distributed between Milwaukee and Chicago. OUR SHIPS MUST PASS. Government Preparing to Make Test of "Peaceful Blockade." Dewey's Fleet Will Act as an Escort Into the Ports of Venezuela if Necessary. Washington, D. C., Dec. 17.—Admiral Dewey's powerful fleet will be immediately ordered south to the British island of Trinidad, about one day's sail from La Guayra, and a number of his warships will be directed to rendezvous at the Dutch island of Curacoa, only a few hours' sail from the Venezuelan coast. This is not intended as a hostile demonstration toward Great Britain or Germany, and President Roosevelt desires it distinctly understood that the administration is confident the situation at Venezuela finally will be adjusted by arbitration, and he will greatly deplore any utterance on the part of public men or the press of the country calculated to inflame the public mind. Nevertheless it is true that Admiral Dewey will be on hand where he can keep a close watch upon the situation and see to it that none of the European nations attempts to take an inch of Venezuelan territory, but that they are on this continent simply to collect their claims Germany Asked to Explain. Secretary Hay has cabled to Ambassador Tower at Berlin to ask the German government to define for this country exactly what is meant by a "peaceful blockade." The dispatch was couched in the suavest of diplomatic language, but it was insistent that Germany should reply. Although it has not yet been put into public expression, this government contends that there is no such thing as a "peaceful blockade." If a state of war does not exist the government will contend, at the proper time, that United States ships must be allowed to pass. The test will come when the Red D. Line steamer Caracas arrives at La Guayra, probably next Saturday. If that ship goes through as it is expected it will, other ships from other nations will also demand to go through, and the "peaceful blockade" will become a farce. American Ships Must Pass. If Germany insists on its right to blockade peaceably and refuses to let American ships through, then Admiral Dewey's fleet will be sent to Venezuela to convoy the American ships through the German and English lines. Admiral Dewey has been told to keep his fleet together. The reason this government makes this demand of Germany is because it has in writing, in black and white, the fullest statement of Germany's intentions in Venezuela. It has no such statement from England. The diplomats of that country were shrewd enough to make only a verbal statement of intent. The administration is waiting Germany's answer with some anxiety. The situation is now more critical than it has been since the trouble began. Allies Do Not Agree. There is some reason to believe that at present there is a difference of opinion between the allies relative to the blockade, and that England, with her great commercial and shipping interests, is reluctant to consent to the imposition of irritating burdens upon it every time there is a serious friction between two nations, yet not justifying a declaration of war. Battleship Awaits Orders. San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 17.—Orders from Washington which would have taken the battleship Wisconsin to sea, bound for the Bremerton dock on Puget sound, have been canceled and Lieut.-Commander Mayo, temporarily in command, awaits further instructions from the navy department. The reason for cancelling the origina orders is not known here. An Explanation from Germany. Berlin, Dec. 17. The foreign office here denies explicitly that the German squadron in Venezuelan waters has orders to seize Margarita island, adding that no occupation of the territory of Venezuela will occur. The foreign office officials allege that a systematic effort is apparently being made to represent Germany as the propelling power in the coercion of Venezuela and as being responsible for all the harsh measures. For instance they say the bombardment of the forts at Porto Cabello is ascribed to German initiative, whereas, the officials say without reservation that the bombardment was at the British commander's suggestion, the Topaz being the British ship. The German commander participated in the firing as a loyal ally. An Insignificant Incident. The German government is not insisting on more severe measures than the original plan contemplated, and regards the sinking of the "two diminutive, wholly unseaworthy craft" as an "insignificant incident." Germany and Great Britain are still considering President Castro's arbitration proposition, but the deliberations have not yet reached a stage where the results can be published. The Berlin newspapers today print from Kiel a statement that the German cruisers Ariadne, Amazon and Niobe are again being equipped for departure to Venezuela, but the correspondent of the Associated Press is informed officially that no such orders have been given and that it will depend later upon the demands of the blockade whether additional vessels will be sent. REBELS MEAN MISCHIEF. Propose to Continue Warfare Against Castro Government. Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. 17.—Senor Roga's agent in this island of the Venezuelan revolutionists denies the report that they have joined common cause with Castro against the allies. On the contrary, according to reports received, the government troops under Gen. Velutini have been twice defeated by the revolutionists, first at La Guapra and later at El Chico, where they were completely routed and fled in disorder. Moreover, it is reported from Alta Gracia that Gen. Rolando at the head of 6000 revolutionists are marching on Caracas with the object of capturing the city and overthrowing Castro. The rebels in Trinidad believed that if Rolando's movement proves successful he will elect a new president who will treat with England and Germany and thus quickly end the difficulty. HAD BEEN NO CHANGE. Vanderbilt's Physician Very Guarded in His Statements. New York, Dec. 17.—When Dr. Austin Flint left the home of Cornelius Vanderbilt today he said there had been no change in the condition of the patient. He refused to say what his temperature was, but said it had not fallen during the night. His heart, he said, was all right, but he declined to say whether complications had set in. BOUGHT BY STEEEL TRUST. Chicago, Ill., Dec. 17.—The finance committee of the United States Steel Corporation has purchased the Union and Sharon steel plants now controlled by the Union Steel Company. The Union plant is located near Pittsburg, Pa., on the Monongahela river, and the Sharon at Sharon, Pa. When fully completed they will have five modern blast furnaces and twenty-five open hearth furnaces, and tube, bar, sheet and plate mills. They have about 5000 acres of cooking coal in the Connellsville region, besides terminal railroads in the coke region, 6200 acres of fuel coal on the Monongahela river, limestone properties, and valuable developed or mines in the Mesaba region and Marquette region containing about 40,000,000 tons of ore. The steel corporation pays the exact cost of the plants to be determined by auditors. For the real estate ore properties and the coal lands they will pay not to exceed the present market value. The stockholders of the Union and Sharon plants agree to furnish $10,000,000 cash to be expended in the completion and development of the properties. The manner of paying for the property will be by a bond issue of $45,000,000, secured on the property, and principal and interest guaranteed by the steel corporation. For the actual money put into the property for the real estate, ore and coal and for the $10,000,000 of new cash they will receive the bonds at par. ELEVATED TRAINS IN REAR-END COLLISION. Motorman Misjudged the Distance and His Car Knocked Another Off the Track. New York, Dec. 17.—Eleven persons were injured, one seriously, in a rear-end collision between two southbound Second avenue elevated trains at Thirty-fourth street. Traffic on that line was delayed four hours while the tracks were being cleared. The motorman of the second train apparently misjudged the distance and although he had slowed down, his car crashed into the rear car of the other train with sufficient force to knock it off the track and damage the rear platform and surounding wood work. The motorman ran back into the car before the collision came and escaped injury, but the front of the car was considerably damaged. An ambulance surgeon dressed the wounds of those who had been cut by flying glass and splinters. KILLED OR INJURED IN RAILROAD ACCIDENTS Cumberland, Md., Dec. 17.—The Baltimore & Ohio passenger train No. 2, eastbound from St. Louis, was derailed near Oakland, Md., today. Mrs. David P. Miller of Cumberland and Miss Zade E. Pope of Baltimore were probably fatally injured and a number of others more or less seriously hurt. A broken rail is believed to have been the cause of the accident. Table Rock, Neb., Dec. 17.—Two freight trains on Burlington route collided head end on in the yards here early today, wrecking both engines. Fireman Morrell was killed. No one else was hurt. The indications are that one of the engineers was asleep. DEWEY ORDERED TO PROCEED TO CARACAS. Washington, D. C., Dec. 17. The navy department has sent a cable to Admiral Dewey instructing him to send a dispatch boat and torpedo boat destroyer to Caracas to protect the American minister. It is believed that the boats are sent in order to keep open the cable, so that the American minister may communicate with this government. POISONED CANDY SENT TO GIRL. Recipient Almost Dies from Eating Sweets from Unknown Person. Michigan City, Ind., Dec. 17.—Miss Matilda Baker, a domestic in the employ of Benjamin Ford, was at the point of death for twelve hours from eating poisoned candy sent to her by some unknown person. Doctors who resuscitated her said she was a victim of arsenic poisoning. At dusk a boy called at the Ford home and gave Miss Baker a package of candy, of which she ate and was taken violently sick. The police believe that the candy was sent by a young man of this city who was jealous of Miss Baker and who had threatened her life. Miss Baker's home is in New Buffalo, Mich. DAUGHTER'S DEATH A BLESSING. Dowie Says that Good Came from the Tragedy. Wankegan, Ill., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—Dowie is to hold a big all-night praise meeting at Zion City on December 31. In his announcement he makes a list of some twenty general reasons why he and his followers should be thankful for the blessings showered upon them in the past year. The most important ones are the escape of the lace works from its legal entanglement, the withstanding of the recent financial storm, the great growth and prosperity of Zion City, the lace works, the church and all of the Zion institutions. He also enumerates his daughter's tragic death as a blessing, claiming that out of it came good. JEROME SHOWS FIGHT. Will Not Allow New York Editors to Question His Honesty. New York, Dec. 17.—District Attorney Jerome in an interview today spoke of the stand taken by the newspapers on his recent actions against alleged gamblers. He said he did not object to personal criticism, but he said: "When they question my honesty and jeopardize the cause, I will take action and proceed criminally against the managing editors and if necessary make arrests." SPANISH TREATY IS RATIFIED. Senate in Executive Session Accepts Agreement Without Dissent. Washington, D. C., Dec. 17.—The Senate in executive session ratified the treaty of friendship and general relations between the United States and Spain. The attendance was small and as soon as the treaty had been read, this formality taking about half an hour, Senator Lodge, who was in the chair, put the question. There being no dissent he declared the resolution of ratification carried by the necessary two-thirds vote. Builders Want Their Pay. St. Petersburg, Dec. 17. It is announced from Seoul that the United States ministers has demanded the payment of $1,500,000 due to the builders of the electric railroad. BIGGAR CONSPIRACY TRIAL Date of Alleged Marriage Three Years Prior to Printing of the Marriage Certificate. Freehold, N. J., Dec. 17.—The first witness today in the trial of Miss Laura Biggar, Dr. Charles C. Hendricks and Samuel Stanton for alleged conspiracy to get the estate of Henry M. Bennett was A. V. D. Watterson of Pittsburg, counsel for P. J. McNulty, one of the executors of Mr. Bennett's estate and a beneficiary under the will. Mr. Watterson said Dr. Hendricks told him last June that he would either claim for Miss Biggar her share of the estate under the will or lay claim to the whole estate for her as the common law wife of Mr. Bennett, or put in a claim for the services she had rendered Mr. Bennett during the last years of his life. In July Dr. Hendricks was still undecided. Mr. McNulty testified that he went to the Bayonne unitarium at Miss Biggar's request and met the doctor, who had not made up his mind what to claim for Miss Biggar. Henry Croft, clerk in a New York stationery store, testified regarding the blank certificate signed by Mr. Stanton, former justice of the peace, setting forth the alleged marriage of Miss Biggar and Mr. Bennett. Witness said certificates of the kind said to have been used by Stanton were printed December 23, 1900. The date of the marriage certificate was January 2, 1898. Secretary Joseph Tucker of the Hoboken board of health testified that Stanton had asked him to enter the marriage on the records and that he had refused. FIND BUBONIC PLAGUE. Three Cases of the Dread Disease Brought to New York by Steamer from South Africa. New York, Dec. 17.—Three cases of bubonic plague have been discovered by the health authorities of this city. This, the most dreaded of all diseases, has been brought here from South Africa. The cases are now under treatment at the quarantine hospital. The sufferers are the first and second cooks and the second steward of the Prince line steamer Saxon Prince, which arrived from Durban, South Africa, when on inspection of the crew three were found to be ill. A thorough examination of the patients convinced Health Officer Doty that they had all the symptoms of the plague and they were taken to Swinburne island, where cultures were made. The result of the examination made known confirmed the diagnosis made at the inspection The first patient is convalescing, but the other two are still under treatment. All three men slept together in a small compartment. The total number of the crew is thirty-one. There are five passengers on board, a woman and four children. POPULOUS TOWN IS TOTALLY DESTROYED. Severe Earthquake Shock at Ashkabad Russian Turkestan—Survivors Facing Starvation. Ashkabad, Russian Turkestan, Tuesday, Dec. 16.—The town of Andijan, Ferghana government, was totally destroyed by an earthquake today. The number of fatalities is not yet ascertained. The population is threatened with starvation. Shocks were felt in New Marghelan and surrounding villages and a railway at Andijan was destroyed for a considerable distance. Food and clothing are being sent to Andijan. Andijan is a town of Russian Central Asia, seventy-three miles from Khokand. It had a population of about 30,000 souls. LETS REFORMATORY CONTRACT. State Board of Control and Legislative Committee on a Trip. Madison, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.] The state board of control let the contract for the building of the insane asylum at the Green Bay reformatory to the Green Bay Brick Company. The contract price is $15,237. This is over $3000 more than the board had contemplated would be necessary to pay for the building. The board left yesterday with the legislative visiting committee, consisting of Senator George P. Miller of Madison, Assemblyman Andrew H. Dahl of Westby, Vernon county, and Assemblyman Evan W. Evans of Spring Green, Sauk county. The party will visit the Northern Hospital for the Insane at Oshkosh, the state prison at Waupun and the reformatory at Green Bay. Possibly other institutions will be included in the first trip; if not, subsequent trips will be made. QUEEN AS GODMOTHER Alexandra Participates in Christening of Duchess of Manchester's Baby. London, Dec. 17.—Queen Alexandra today acted as godmother at the christening of Lord Mandeville, the heir of the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, in the Chapel Royal, St. James' palace. Her majesty signed the register with the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, the Marquis de Soveral, the Portuguese minister; Count von Mendsdorff, secretary of the Austrian-Hungarian embassy; Earl de Grey, Lady Lister-Kaye and others. The Queen's present to her godchild was a silver bowl and spoon, inscribed "To Alexander George, Viscount Mandeville, from Alexandra Regina, December 17, 1902." ORDER IS RESTORED. United States Legation at Port au Prince Protected by Troops. Port au Prince, Hayti, Dec. 17.--Order has been re-established here. During the fighting here yesterday a number of persons were wounded, including two Italians, who were seriously injured. Two men accused of committing crimes were executed during the day without trial. The United States legation is protected by troops. Wines or Spirits in Soda Water Subject to Internal Revenue Tax. Washington, D. C., Dec. 17.—Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau has ruled that druggists and others who sell soda water drinks, claret soda or similar beverages to which distilled spirits, or wine, are added in any quantity, however small, are required to pay special tax for retail liquor dealers under the internal revenue laws. GOV. BAII EY WILL NOT MARRY Forthcoming Kansas Executive Blasts Hopes of 1200 Women. Topeka, Kan., Dec. 17.—The 1200 women in the United States and Canada who have written Gov.-elect Bailey and proposed marriage will have to seek elsewhere for a husband. The new governor tells his friends that he will not marry, and that his secretary with his family will occupy the executive mansion. WILL ADD MILLIONS TO RAILROAD PROFITS. Investigation Into Recent Advance in Freight Rates on Grain and Grain Products. Washington, D. C., Dec. 16.—An investigation into the advance in freight rates on grain and grain products, dressed meats and provisions from the Mississippi river, Chicago, etc., to New York and Eastern points governed by the New York rate was begun today by the interstate commerce commission. The testimony showed that $400,000 revenue would be added to the profits of one road alone by the contemplated increase. It was claimed that the advances were justified by the increased cost of operations. The chief witness was Traffic Manager George J. Grammar of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Traffic Manager B. B. Mitchell of the Michigan Central also testified, the latter's testimony, however, being qualified by the statement that his reason for increasing the rates was because the presidents of the roads had ordered the increase. Mr. Grammar claimed that railroad expenditures were increasing much more rapidly than the earnings; that even at the increased tariffs grain was not being hauled at a profit. The principal items of increase in expense were maintenance of engines and fuel supply. He predicted, while admitting that the present price of coal undoubtedly was artificial, that coal prices would not get back to the old figures for years. EMPEROR A PRISONER. Dowager Empress Keeps China's Ruler Under Guard—Still Show Hatred for Foreigners. Pekin, Dec. 16.—The return of the court after a four months' stay at the summer palace revealed several new features of the situation in China. One of these was that the Dowager Empress is again apprehensive regarding the Emperor, who has been closely imprisoned in the summer palace all the time and who was surrounded by an enormous guard on the route to Pekin during the return journey. In the second place, the return of the court showed a different feeling on the part of high officials, officers surrounding the court and members of the grand council toward foreigners. For the first time since the return of the court from Sian Fu, after the Boxer troubles had been settled, foreigners who assembled along the route traversed by the court on its home coming were ill treated. Some were arrested, commanded to make obeisance to the court before the natives, and detained under a heavy military guard until the royal cavalcade had passed by. An officer of the foreign board arrested the correspondent of the New York Sun, and when a protest was made he said the authorities had issued orders that foreigners should be arrested. A party from the American legation, which included two women, also was arrested. SPECIAL EXPRESS TRAINS Plans of Pennsylvania Company to Lift Freight Blockade East of Pittsburg Chicago, Ill., Dec. 16.—It is announced by several of the railway lines east of Chicago that on account of the immense amount of freight business that has been put upon them during the last two months a new feature will be introduced with the view of lightening the work of regular trains, thus helping to lift the blockades that have occurred from time to time. This new venture contemplates the providing of special express trains which are to be run on passengers train schedules. It is hoped this will induce shippers to enlarge the classification of express shipments. The Pennsylvania. lines will put on three of these exclusively express trains from Pittsburg east, and the service may be extended to the territory west. The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern has three trains that are used exclusively for express which are run on passenger time from Chicago to Buffalo and from there to New York. Special express trains for milk and fruit, and in the neighborhood of the larger cities for garden produce and other perishable matter, have long been well established institutions on all the principal lines of the country. The new trains differ from these in the fact that they are intended for the transportation of ordinary merchandise. WARRANT IS ISSUED FOR PROMINENTBANKER Jesse Lewisohn's Attorneys Secure a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Their Client. New York, Dec. 16.—The gambling inquiry instituted by District Attorney Jerome before Justice Wyatt of the court of special sessions aimed at Richard A. Canfield was held today. The district attorney refused to say whom he had summoned as witnesses, saying it would be a misdemeanor if he did so. A. A. Housman, the broker, who was in attendance, said he had given testimony to the effect that he had never been in Canfield's place and was then excused. At the conclusion of the hearing a warrant was issued for the arrest of Jesse Lewishon and it was announced that Mr. Lewishon had been arrested. It was also announced that Mr. Lewisohn's attorneys had secured a writ of habeas corpus for their client. It is supposed that Mr. Lewisohn, who is a member of a prominent banking firm, either refused to appear at the gambling inquiry, or if he did appear, refused to answer questions put to him. CONTEST FOR PRESIDENCY State of Great Excitement at Port Au Prince—Colin Seeks Refuge in American Legation. Port au Prince, Hayti, Dec. 16.—Gen. Saint Foix Colin, minister of the interior and opponent of Gen. Nord in the contest for the presidency, has sought refuge in the United States legation. There has been much firing in the city and a state of great excitement prevails. Optional. of Course. "Sir!" exclaimed the offended bridegroom, "it is customary for the clergyman to kiss the bride!" "Well—er—I reckon you're right about that," replied the ecclesiastical accomplice, with another glance at the bride's face, "but I believe that is attached as a privilege and not—er—not as a penalty." —Baltimore News. —Before it could be killed an escaped ferret destroyed eighteen chickens, eleven ducks, two pigeons and a valuable tame prize rabbit at Malton, Yorkshire, England. ROUTINE OF CONGRESS. ROUTINE OF CONGRESS. Proceedings in the Senate. The Senate on the 11th passed, with several amendments, the bill fixing the compensation of the anthracite coal strike commission, and it now goes to conference. The sentiment of the Senate was strongly in favor of allowing the members of the commission who are not in the civil or military service of the government a lump sum for their services, and after considerable debate $4000 was settled upon as the proper amount, thus taking the matter out of the hands of the President, as the bill originally provided. Other amendments adopted fix the expenses of the commissioners and the assistant recorders at $10 a day instead of $15 and leave to the commission the question of the amount of salary of the assistant recorders and employees. The name of the commission was changed to "anthracite coal strike arbitration." The statehood bill came up and there was a brisk exchange between Mr. Quay, who favors the omnibus bill, and senators who oppose it, regarding its consideration. Mr. Quay and Mr. Bate said they were ready to vote. Mr. Beveridge, Mr. Lodge, Mr. Hale and others protested against pressing the bill so soon after it was reported and it went over. A bill was passed allowing consuls general, consuls and commercial agents, who are not allowed to trade, actual expenses of office rent, not exceeding $1800 per annum. Adjournment was to the 15th. The Senate on the 15th discussed the bill to promote the efficiency of the militia and also the omnibus statehood bill. After agreeing to the concurrent resolution of the House for an adjournment from December 20 to January 5, Mr. Proctor called up the militia bill. An amendment by Mr. Pettus striking from the bill section 24, having particular reference to the reserve force of trained men, provoked some discussion, Mr. Pettus raising the point that the section if enacted into law would be an infringement of the constitutional authority of the states and put the control of the militia of the several states into the hands of the general government. The bill was laid aside for the omnibus statehood bill, Senator Dillingham of Vermont, who is opposed to the bill, occupying the time of the Senate for the remainder of the day in rehearsing the testimony taken by the subcommittee of the committee on territories during its tour of investigation in Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma. A message from the President was 'ald before the Senate, recommending the payment of indemnity to heirs of Italians killed in the Southern states. In the Senate on the 16th Mr. Dillingham concluded his remarks in opposition to the omnibus statehood bill and by unanimous consent it was agreed there should be no further discussion of the measure until the Senate reconvenes on January 5. For half an hour the militia bill was up, Mr. Bacon on constitutional grounds opposing the section which provides for a reserve force of trained men. An amendment offered by Mr. Foraker was agreed to striking out as much of section 24 of the bill as relates to drills, inspections and instruction of men enrolled in the reserve force. Mr. Morgan (Ala.) asked that his bill fixing the salaries of the 1sthmian canal commission at $5000 a year be referred to the committee on interoceanic canals. The bill was referred as requested. A joint resolution offered by Mr. Wetmore (R. I.) was adopted, appropriating $3000 for the purchase of a bronze bust of President McKinley. Senators Allison, Hale and Cockrell were named as conferees on the bill appropriating $50,000 to pay the salaries of the anthracite coal strike commission. A bill was passed providing for an additional district judge in the district of Minnesota. The Senate on the 17th passed the pension appropriation bill without discussion. It carries $139,847,000. An urgent deficiency bill also was passed. The amount carried by this bill is $1,148,400. It includes an item of $500,000 to enable the secretary of Argiculture to stamp out the foot and mouth disease, which has become epidemic in the New England states. The militia bill was up for a short time. Mr. Bacon of Georgia continuing his remarks against the constitutionality of the provision for a reserved force of trained men. Mr. Burrows called attention to the fact that his colleague, Mr. Alger, was without a committee assignment because of the difficulty of making one at this time. He therefore tendered his resignation as a member of the committee on military affairs in order that Mr. Alger might be appointed to the vacancy, which was done. Mr. Kean then called up the resolution respecting the death of Senator Sewell, and delivered a touching tribute to his memory. At 4:05 the Senate, as a further mark of respect, adjourned until the 20th. Proceedings in the House. The House on the 11th devoted practically the whole day to discussion of a resolution to limit to forty days the period of taking testimony in the Wagoner-Butler contested election case from the Twelfth Missouri district and finally adopted a resolution to that effect by a party vote—155 to 118. The purpose of the resolution is to permit the House to pass on the case at this session. The House agreed to hold a session Sunday, January 25, for the purpose of paying tribute to the memories of the late Representatives Russell of Connecticut and Sheppard and De Graffenreid of Texas. Mr. Wadsworth (N. Y.) reported from the committee on agriculture a bill to appropriate $1,060,000 to eradicate the foot and mouth disease among the live stock in New England and gave notice that he would call it up on the 12th. The resignation of Mr. Jenkins (Wis.) from membership on the committee on irrigation was laid before the House. The following members were appointed to compose the committee on accounts during the coming recess: Messis, Hildebrand (O.), Hughes (W. V.) and Bartlett (Ga.). The House devoted the 12th to consideration of private pension bills. The calendar was cleared, 173 bills being passed. None of them was of especial interest. One bill, for the benefit of a soldier who died after the bill was placed on the calendar, was laid on the table. The bill to give the secretary of agriculture power to make regulations relative to the diseases of cattle and other animals was made a special order for the 16th, with the understanding that the sections carrying the appropriation of $1,000,000 be stricken out. Mr. Cannon said that the appropriation was now being considered by the appropriations committee. The legislative, executive and judicial bill was reported and Mr. Bingham (Pa.) gave notice that he would call it up the following day. An order was entered for a session Sunday, February 1, 1903, to pay tribute to the memory of Senator McMillan of Michigan. At the opening of the session of the House on the 13th a resolution was adopted providing for a session on Sunday, February 8, for paying tribute to the memory of Senator Sewell of New Jersey. Without preliminary business the House went into committee of the whole and entered upon the consideration of the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. General debate was limited to ten minutes. This was largely consumed by Mr. Bingham (Pa.), in charge of the measure, in a general explanation of its provisions. The number of additional salaries created by the bill, he said, was 266. The bill was then read under the five-minute rule for amendment. Mr. Crumpacker (Ind.) moved to increase the appropriation for stationery and postage for each member of the House from $125 to $500 per annum. He said he thought $500 was only a reasonable allowance for stationery and postage and the printing and dissemination of speeches, etc., among the constituents of a member. The amendment was ruled out on a point of order raised by Mr. Clark (Mo.). Without material amendment after completing fifty pages of the 142 pages of the bill, the committee rose. The House on the 15th passed the Senate bill for a union railroad station in Washington to cost $4,000,000, to be situated north of the present site of the Baltimore & Ohio depot at Delaware and Massachusetts avenues. The Pennsylvania railroad is to remove its tracks from the Mall and reach the site of the proposed station through a tunnel to run between the capitol and library buildings. The government is to pay the Pennsylvania railroad $1,500,000 and the Baltimore & Ohio $500,000. The House also passed an urgent deficiency bill, which carried among other items an appropriation of $500,000 for eradicating the foot and mouth disease in New England. A bill was passed to provide for the allotment in severity of the lands of the New York Indians. The bill provided that prior to the allotment the claim of the Ogden Land Company should be decided in the courts and if found good it should be purchased for the benefit of the Indians for a sum not exceeding $200,000. The House on the 16th passed the bill transferring from the treasury department to the department of agriculture the power to establish regulation for the suppression of contagious diseases among live stock, and devoted the remainder of the day to the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. After completing 122 pages of the bill the committee rose. A resolution was adopted calling upon the attorney general for information as to whether in the case of the eastern Cherokees versus the United States the award of December 19, 1901, is readjudicated and to advise the House whether the reasons set forth in the opinion of the department of Justice December 2, 1885, now constitute a valid defense of the payment of the claim. When the House convened on the 17th a bill was passed to extend the act of June 6, 1900, which authorizes the sale of stone and timber for use in Indian Territory, so as to provide for its sale to railroads parts of whose lines are in the territory. Saturday, January 31, after 3 p. m., was set aside for exercises in connection with the ac ceptance from Maryland of the statues of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress. The House then resumed the consideration of the legislative appropriation bill, which was passed practically without amendment except the insertion of a provision appropriating $500,000 to enforce the Sherman anti-trust law and directing the attorney general to proceed to the presecution of all violators of the law. This was passed without division. The committees then were called. The unfinished business was the bill to prohibit military and naval bands from competing with civilian bands, which was defeated for a third reading, 30 to 43. A bill was passed to transfer the census records from 1820 to 1900 to the census bureau. —Charles F. Stevens, 30 years old, was unable to sleep and arose to take some medicine. He took arsenic instead. Realizing his condition he hurried to the county hospital and has since been unconscious. —Abner H. Miller, a retired jewelry merchant, who up to the time of his retirement had been in business in Chicago for over forty years, died. At the time of his death Mr. Miller was 74 years old. —William Adams, 34 years old, who died at the county hospital from injuries received on a train at Des Moines, Ia., was found by attending physicians to have been suffering with leukemia, an unusual blood disease. Permission to perform a post mortem has been sought. - Throwing his four children from an upper story window into the arms of neighbors and assisting his wife and her mother to jump, Frederick Barr of Highland Park rescued his family from death by fire. Mrs. Barr was seriously hurt, but all others escaped uninjured. - Judge Tuthill denied the motion of Marguerite B. Bonney to have her former husband, Charles L. Bonney, arrested and imprisoned for failure to pay her $10,000 in alimony, which has accumulated since she obtained her decree of divorce in 1899. The decree allowed her $2500 cash, some real estate and four notes of $2500 each. The body of a man, supposed from papers in the clothing to be that of Daniel Murphy, a switchman who lived in Chicago Heights, was found on the tracks of the Chicago Terminal Transfer Railway. It is thought the man, while riding on top of a box car, was knocked off when the train passed under the viaduct. Carelessness of laborers in filling a street excavation caused the death of 7-year-old Joseph Skulka. Strands of wire had been left imbedded in the gravel surfacing, causing pedestrians to trip. The Skulka boy's foot caught in a loop of the wire, and as he fell his neck was pierced by the ends of the sharp wire. He died in a few minutes. James W. Fitzpatrick, a painter, is locked up for shooting J. P. Burke, a pressman for Shea, Smith & Co., upon the stairway leading to an elevated railroad station, after having been reprimanded by Burke for spitting on him. Burke is in a serious condition. M. S. Benedict, president of the M. S. Benedict Manufacturing Company of Syracuse, N. Y., but who had lived in Chicago for ten years, died yesterday at Hot Springs, Ark., from a stroke of paralysis with which he was attacked four years ago. Mr. Benedict was 53 years old and leaves a widow and one son. After showing the sexton where he wished a grave dug for the burial of his niece, Enoch Colby, Jr., 62 years old, suddenly gasped and fell dead on a plat of ground in the Barrington Cemetery. Mr. Colby was one of Chicago's earliest settlers and a member of the Grand Army. The icy approach to the Van Buren street bridge was responsible for perhaps fatal injuries to William F. Brice, a street car conductor. Brice was crushed between the front of his car and the rear of a wagon. He was taken to the Samaritan Hospital, where the physicians said he probably would die. —The loss caused by fire in the Murray & Co. and Alfred Peats building caused losses aggregating $76,000, all but $11,000 of which is sustained by Murray & Co., tent and awning manufacturers. It is supposed the fire started by spontaneous combustion of paints and oils, large quantities of which were stored in the structure occupied by the paint and awning concern. —Mutilated almost beyond recognition, the body of Roger Hanberger of Co. I. Twentieth United States Infantry, was found in a deep ravine in the southern portion of the reservation at Fort Sheridan. Hanberger was clubbed to death Monday with the butt of his own musket by two military prisoners whom he tried to prevent from escaping. The prisoners were Christian Walker of Co. C and John Hollenberg, formerly a corporal, of Co. L. Twentieth United States Infantry. 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THE MAID AND THE MISTLETOE. “Pwas near the merry tide of Yule, ‘The air was crispy-clear and cool; Upon the rill and roadside pool The ice was glassy; When down the upland way there tripped- Eyes brown, and holly-berry lipped. Ear sea-shell shaped and 1osy-tipped— A winsome lassie. About her throat was clasped a ruff Fashioned of some soft, fluffy stuff; Her hanés were hidden in her muff, Wherefrom was peeping A little spray, the gloss and glow Upon whose leaves I seemed to know; It was a bit of mistletoe She had in keeping. . I smiled, and thrilled at heart to trace The faint reflection on her face; I bowed with what I might of grace; She too bowed slightly; My eres sald, “May I speak to you?” I fancied hers replied, “Yes, do!’ At least [ took their look for cue; She answered brightly. And so we fell into a chat, A shred of this, a scrap of that; Whate’er she ventured was so “pat,” Her talk quite won me; And when we parted lingeringly (Alas, that such sad things must be!) A sprig cf mistletoe did she Bestow upon me, ‘ Ofttimes thereafter did I cope With that long summit-leading slope, Lured onward by the beacon, Hope, Yet ever missed her; Taply it seems a little thing, And yet at Yule these words will 1ing Sharp in my ears, and leave their sting— “You neyer kissed her!” —Clinton Scollard in Lippincott's, SINGING RIVER’S CHRISTMAS. En eee eee ee a a ee ae “You see, Big Dan an’ Joe Burke got back all right the middle of the after- noon the day before Christmas. They looked like a pair o’ pack peddlers, an’ they were about fagged out, for they had had a hard time of it pullin’ up over the mountain trails in a snow storm. Joe said he didn’t think he could have dragged himself another mile for love nor money. He had two big turkeys on his back besides a great lot of other things. “Well, the men in the camp had been busy, too. They had cut a big pine an’ set it up in the hall over the postoffice, an’ the way they had dec’rated the hall with evergreen was beautiful. You couldn't see an inch of the ugly bare logs nor of the bare rafters. They set to an’ scrubbed the floor an’ washed the win- ders, an’ strung up a lot o’ red, white and iue buntin’ I happened to have in the house, an’ I tell you the little old hall did look serumptious. J kep’ the children in the kitchen with me, where I was makin’ pies an’ cake an’ doughnuts most ©’ the time. I give ’em dough to muss with, an’ let ’em serape the cake-dishes, an’ tried to keep ’em interested all the time, so they wouldn’t ask about their pa. “When Big Dan an’ Joe got back, the other men had a great time riggin’ up the tree. We was afeerd they wouldn’t be able to buy Christmas-tree candles in Crystal City; but, my land! they got about ten dozen of ’em, an’ no end o’ tnsel an’ shiny balls an’ things to hang on the tree, an’ lot o’ little flags to stick in among the evergreen dec’rations. We had ne end o’ common taller candles on hand, an’ the men were perfectly reck- less with ’em. i reckon they put as many as 200 of ’em up around the room. -\n’ what did they do but go an’ rig Big Dan up as Santy Claus! They wrapped him up in a big bearskin one o’ the boys had, an’ put about a quart o’ flour on his long, bushy whiskers to whiten em, an’ they put a big fur cap on his head, and he did look for all the world like Santy his own self. Yes; an’ he had a string o’ steigh bells they got at the stage ollice stable; an‘ them boys ackshully eut a hole in the roof so Santy Claus could come down through it! La. if you want things carried through regardless, you let a lot o? Rogky. mountain. boys take it in hand. ‘They won’t stop at nothin’. I reckon. they’d h’isted off the hull roof i it had been necessary to make the ap- pearance of Santy true to life. Such fun as the boys had over it*all! An’ of all the capers they eut up! Seemed like they were all boys.once more! Me an’ -\nn Dickey an’ Mary Ann Morris were the only women in the eamp, an’ we had our hands full gittin’ up the Christmas slipper we intended havin’ after the tree. Mind you, there wasn’t a child in camp tut just them two pore little orphans, an’ all that fuss was on their account. lf you think rough miner boys can’t have the kindest 0’ hearts, you just remember that. Every man seemed to be tryin’ to CHRISTMAS TREE JOYS. them little folks. “Well, I jest wisht you could have seen them children when the time come for ’em to go up to the hall an’ see their tree! Litttle Freddy he give a yell o’ joy that most split our ears, an’ he jest stood an’ clapped his hands, while his sister kep’ sayin’, ‘How lovely it is! Oh, isn’t it beautiful?’ Then Freddy he sereeches out: ‘Oh, there’s my choo-choo engine! Goody!’ An’ how little Elsie’s eyes did shine when she saw no iess than three dolls on the tree for herself! There was enough stuff on that tree for a hull Sun+ day school, for the men had been that reckless in sendin’ to Crystal City for things. “Then I wisht you could have seen those children when Big Dan come in all rigged up as Santy Claus! That was the capsheaf o’ the hull proceedin’s! First we heard his bells outside, an’ him callin’ out, ‘Whoa, there!’ like as if he was talkin’ to his reindeers. ‘Then he clim’ up the ladder the boys had set outside, an’ presently down he came through the hole in the roof. I jest thought little Fred’s eyes would pop clean out o’ his head when that part o’ the show come off! An’ what fun there was when old Santy went around givin’ the boys all sorts of ridiculous presents! He give old Tim Thorpe a tiny chiny doll, an’ big Jack Ross a jumpin’-jack, an’ Ben Ander- son a set o’ little pewter dishes; an’ he fetched me a great big old pipe, when they knowed I hated the very sight 0’ cue. I tell you, it was real fun! “Well, the things had all been dis- tributed, an’ the ¢ehildren were loaded down with presents, an’ me an’ the other two women were about to go downstairs to take up the supper, when the door of the hall opened, and a strange man stepped in. When he saw the children he give a kind of a little outery, an’ the next minute he was down on his knees before ’em, with an arm around each child, an’ he was kissin’ first one an’ then the other. We all jest stared at each other when little Elsie clapped her hands together and said: | “‘Why, papa!’ “An’ that’s jest who it was!’ The man named Miller who had died a few days | before was a cousin o’ the children’s pa. It seemed that this cousin o’ the name of | Miller had been sent to meet the children, because their pa had been sick an’ wasn’t hardly strong enough to come away over to Singin’ River for them. He lived in. 'a little camp only about twenty miles away, but it was a hard road to travei for a well man, even. So this cousin he come, an’, from all we could make out, he had lost his way in a storm, an’ had | laid out 2 night an’ got so chilled it had brqnght on pneumonia. When he didn’t come back with the children after two or three days, their pa got oneasy, an’ he set out himself to see what was the 'matter. He wasn’t hardly fit to travel, | but he come anyhow, an’ he was all | _tuckered out when he got to Singin’ River. hen he was so nervous an’ kind o’ wrought up that no one thought it to his shame that he jest broke clean down an’ laughed an’ cried by turns, kind o’ hystericky like, over the children. | “We did have the best time at the sup- per! A storm had come up. an’ the wind as roarin’ an’ howlin’ in the canyon an’ up an’ down the Singin’ River, an’ the sleet was dashin’ ag’in the winder-lights: but that jest made it seem more cheery an’ comfortable in the cabin, with a roarin’ fire o’ pine-knots in the big fire- place at one end o’ the cabin, an’ the tea- kettle singin’ on my big shinin’ stove at the other end. Mr. Miller he set between the two children, an’ he'd hug an’ kiss | ‘em between times. We made him stay two whole weeks in Singin’ River to rest | up an’ git well, an’ then a hull passel o’ the boys went with him to git the chil- dren home. The boys rigged up a sled, an’ tuk turns drawin’ Elsie an’ Freddy | over the trail an’ away up over Red Bird | mountain. I reckon it was a ride they | won't ever forgit; an’ none of us that. were there will ever in this world forgit that Christmas on the Singin’ River.”— St. Nicholas. os un} + ‘The White House Lamp. visior ull} The white house is to have an im- tee ke | mense new lamp whose rays will serve B ah in’ |.as a beacon for statesmen and Se ‘ora! re | calling on the President in the evening, | Of © ad|it is to be swung from the ceiling of | Pleas as|the north portico. The lamp will be of | terlac »e, | smoke-colored glass attached to a heavy galov -|hronze frame of an ornamental design. | ante AP | The total weight of the chain and lamp | to re! 8, | vill be about 1000 pounds.—Brooklyn at. | Myelw, _T ve SS cent. er| —-Lnculius usually paid $100,000 for a} Man, to ' repast. was { YE CHRISTMAS FOLK. Regard the gen’rous Christmas pa, Who to his loved ones says “ta-ta,” And, with a pillow abdomen And cotton-batten whiskers, then Essays the lighted candles—'a! I would not be the Christmas pa! The anxious foot-sore Christmas wife, “Ne’er bothered so in all her life!” Her mind beset by ‘make’ and ‘*‘size,”” By dressing gowns, cigars and ties, And with vague Apo aoeo rife— I’m glad I’m not the Christmas wife! Horrah! the bubbling Christmas boy, Who probes about with eager joy, And pokes his nose in secret hooks, And smells out skates and games and books. What cunning tricks he doth employ! I'd love to be the Christmas boy! Alas! th’ unhappy Christmas clerk, Whose holidays are work, work, work; For when a sale has becn arranged The things come back to be ‘‘exchanged,” He must not swear, but smiie and smirk— I'd hate to be the Christmas clerk. Behold the gallant Christmas youth, Who lives on bread and cheese, forsooth, And pawns his watch to buy a pin The girl he covets ‘thus to win (And rivals put to shame). In truth, I was, myself, the Christmas youth. Hail! 'witching, crafty Christmas maid Beneath the mistletoe arrayed, Who, by her mien and woman's wit, Makes every fellow think he’s “it"— ~ Although he isn't! I'm afraid I cannot be the Christmas maid! —Edwin L. Sabin in Lippincott’s. A LONG CHRISTMAS. Porto Rico Celebrates from December Al- most to Easter Sunday. The Porto Rican boys and girls would be frightened out of their wits if Santa Claus should come to them in a sleigh drawn by reindeer and should try to enter the houses and. fill their stockings. Down there Santa Claus does not need reindeer or any other kind of steeds, for the children say that he just comes fiy- ing through the air like a bird. Neither does he bother himself looking for stock- ings, for such things are not,so plentiful in Porto Rico as they are in cooler climates. Instead of stockings the chil- dren use little boxes which they make ‘themselves. These they place on the ‘roofs and in the court yards, and old Santa Claus Te the gifts into them as he flies around at night with his bag on_his back. He is more generous in Perto Rico than he is anywhere else. He does not come on Christmas eve only, but is likely to call around every night or two during the week. Each morning, therefore, the little folks run out eagerly to see whether anything more has been left in their boxes during the night. Christmas in Porto Rico is a church festival of much importance, and the celebration of it is made up chiefly of religious ceremonies intended to com- memorate the principal events in the life of the Sayior. Spans with the cele- bration of his birth, at Christmas time, the feast days follow one another in rapid succession. Indeed, it may justly be said that they do not really come to an end until Easter.—Clifford Howard in St. Nicholas. Germans Stick to Old Traditions. Nowhere do people stick closer to the old Christmas traditions than in Ger- many, where the humblest peasant wil! beggar himself for months to give a little Christmas tree treat, or “Tannenbaum,” to his babies. There is a pathetic story and a true one illustrative of this senti- ment among the German people. In the dreary winter campaign soon after the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war a great part of Prinee Frederick’s army corps was cut off for ae from its com- missariat, Christmas day came with thousands of men cold and hungry, but the old home traditions were not forgot- ten. The soldiers gathered together staves of wood, pointed the tops of them, and, sticking them in the snow, hung lumps of black bread from them. Then they joined round these pitiful little Christmas trees and sang songs of the fatherland till daybreak. Foreigners in Egypt use the palm branches in lieu of Christmas trees, thus unconsciously going back to the very birth of the idea, for it was the habit of the ancient Egyptians in hanging pres- ents from the fronds of the palm at ce7- tain joyful ceremonies connected with the annual overflow of the Nile that de- veloped, centuries later, into the green vision of fairyland that we decorate with lighted candles and dainty gifts today. The Anglo-Indians in Calcutta and Bombay go through the -sweltering heat of Christmas day and look forward to Pleasant breezes at night, when they in terlace about the verandas of their bun galows green sugar canes hung with tiny lanterns and presents for the little ones, to remind them of “home.” —There has been a decrease of 1.5 per cent. in she pppcietan of the Isle of Man_since 1891. At the last census it was 54.752. JUDGE GRAY INDIGNANT, Testimony Presented Showing Ex- - tent of Child Labor in Mines MUST WORK ALL NIGHT Members of the-Strike Commission are Amazed that Such Conditions Should Exist. Scranton, Pa., Dee. 16.—Evidence showing the extent to which’ children are employed in anthracite mines in viola- tion of the laws of Pennsylvania and the laws of humanity was submitted- to: the strike commission until Judge Gray ex- Pressed his amazement that such ¢ondi- ‘tions should have been permitted. — It developed during the “hearing. that’ chil- ‘dren were compelled to work to make a living because their parents. either had been killed in the- mines or so injured they were unable-to work. Bes ., Judge Gray.told the attorneys it was “his desire to see the fathers of these children and*quéstion them to’ ascertain what manner of human beings they were. In the course of the examination he said that it appeared to him that the statutes of Pennsylvania did not seem to bother anyone in the Scranton. district. ‘The commission heard the ag of a breaker boy, who confessed that he had written a note, which his mother signed, stating that his 10-year-old brother was of legal age to work. He did this, he ‘Said, in order that the child might get a ‘Place as a breaker boy. The first girl called was only 11 years old, and she had to go to work because cher father had been hurt in the mines. She said she worked from 7 a. m. until G p. m. for $2 a week. Annie Denks, aged 13 years, said she worked at night from 6:30 o'clock until 6:30 o'clock in the pacieniits She had to stand up all night during her work and received 65 cents a night. When the girl said she was employed at night every member of the commission was startled. Judge Gray et especially indig- nant. He asked her where her father worked, and she told him in the mines. Judge Gray Censures Parents. “I would like to see the fathers of these girls,” remarked Judge Gray. “It may be a necessity ‘to pendsthem to the mills, but I don’t think a father has a right to coin the flesh and blood of his children into money. It’s an es I would like to see what instincts he has.” The chairman of the commission spoke with much feeling, and his views appar- ently received the approval of the other commissioners, Mr. Darrow, for the miners, said it was not altogether the fault of the par- ents, but the employers are to blame for not paying wages eneugh to permit a man to keep his_ children in school. Judge Gray replied: ‘That may be, but there are miners who receive enough pay to enable them to keep their children out of the workhouse.” Chairman Gray said the people of the community and citizens of the common- wealth should not let the incident pass without taking some steps to have the Legislature of Pennsylvania seriously consider the enactment of a law that will forbid the employment of children at night. At the suggestion of the commis- sion the statement of the wages of fathers of two of the girls were pre- sented. One earned more than $1000 last year and the other over $900. Sprung Another Surprise. The miners sprung another surprise to- day, presenting an individual operator or the witness stand EE the operators. He was John C. Haddock of Wilkes- barre, president of the gape Coal Company. Mr. Haddock, in answer tc questions put to him by C. 8. Darrow for the miners, said he had been in the coal business thirty-five years. His com- any operates the Black Diamond and Tpodson mines near Wilkesbarre. He said his company went into the hands of receivers on March 14 and on November 14 trustees took hold of the property. Mr. Haddock then explained that the miners’ ton, which runs from 2700 to 3200 unds was fixed years ago, so that the employer could get out of the ton 2240 pounds of ee coal above the size of pea. Pea coal and all sizes below that was waste. This waste was now being utilized. Regarding the prices of coal Mr. Haddock said the middlemen in New York are paying $11 and $12 a ton. MITCHELL'S WELCOME. Thousands of Miners Greet § Strike Leader Upon His Return to Ilinois Home. Spring Valley, Ill, Dec. 16.—Twelve thousand miners joined in-an enthusias- tie welcome to John Mitchell, president of the United Mineworkers of America, who returned yesterday after six months’ absence in Pennsylvania, during which time he has been engrossed in the man- agement of the anthracite strike. They welcomed him with shouts, with music, with gifts and with praise. They called him the Napoleon of their cause. This was the keynote of the welcome. Once during the course of the speeches the name of George F’. Baer was mentioned. It was greeted with a storm of hisses. At a great mass meeting held last night in -his honor President Mitcheli gave his views of the relation between capital and labor. I do not believe there is an unrecon- cilable breach between capital and labor,” he said. “More and more I hold the relations are reciprocal or are tend- ing that way. Both must exist, and each must ana will be here until a complete revolution comes.. I also hold that strikes should and can be avoided. I think the conference between the oppos- ing sides largely will solve the difficulty. Labor and capital can work out a proper and equitable solution when they sit down, look each other straight in the eye and tell the absolute truth, Then the days of misery will be over.” MUST GO TO TRIAL. Demurrer Interposed in Behalf of Alleged Boodlers at St. Louis is Overruled. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 16.—The selection of a jury for the joint trial of Charles K. Denny, Edmund Bersch, Charles A. Gut- ke, John A. Sheridan and T. Ed. Al- bright, former members of the House of Delegates, on the charge of bribery in connection with the suburban bill, began today after Judge Ryan had overruled the demurrer of the defendants’ attorneys and decided that the case must go to trial. At yesterday’s session seven de- fendants were called for joint trial, the five named, and in addition, Julius L&hr- mann and Emile Hartmann. Owing to Hartmann’s illness and the fact taht Julius Lehmann already is un- der sentence to the evengrae t for per- jury, the counsel for the defendant made urgent objections te the progress of the trial, finally ie a demurrer which Judge Ryan overruled this morning. The case goes to trial without Lehmann and Hartmann. BATTLES WITH BIG DEER pS Sees ets. HUNTERS FIGHT HARD FOR THEIR LIVES. Wisconsin and Michigan Nimrods Have Exciting Experiences in the Northern Woods. | Grand Rapids, Wis., Dee. 16.—[8pe- cial.]—The head and antlers of a mon- ster buck js the trophy that Myron Os- good has to remind him of a terrific fight with the animal in the heart of the woods. Osgood had wounded the buck, and find- ing the trail of blood, overtook him. A few shots seemed to finish the deer, which fell to the ground. Osgood rushed forward to eut the animal's throat, but just as he grasped the antlers his sup- posed prize suddenly sprang up and at- tacked him with antlers and hoofs. Os- good’s strength was nearly exhausted when he sueceeded in drawing his knife across the buck’s throat. ~ ears Menominee, Mich., Dec. 16.—[Special.] Eugene St. Onge, a 14-year-old lad of De Tour, Mich., recently had an exciting encounter with a buck déer. He went out ‘to hunt rabbits with ‘a’ gun loaded With fine shot. He had not qrneseses far when he heard a rustle in the leaves of the nearby bushes and upon looking up saw a large buck. The boy, not being prepared for war, decided to take to the tall timber, when the deer, shaking its head; which bore a magnificent pair of antlers, started on a mad run for the lad. The blood of the race from which Napoi- eon sprang began to boil in the heart of the little fellow and, standing his ground, he raised his gun and when the deer was but a few feet away and the boy could almost feel the animal's hot breath, he fired. The shot was a lucky one. The dose of bird shot, not having time to scatter at that short distance, struck the deer in the neck and it fell to the ground. Before it could rise again the lad seized a_club and dealt a few finishing blows. The animal weighed 150 pounds. MUCH SNOW IN STATE. —nbidtieepsiatatiacee TRAFFIC CONSIDERABLY INTER- FERED WITH BY STORMS. Country Roads are Blockaded and Tele- phone and Telegraph Wires are Down. Menomonie, Wis., Dec. 16.—The coun- try roads are badly blockaded by the heavy snow. It stormed all yesterday and last night. Merrill, Wis., Dec. 16.—A fierce snow storm raged all day yesterday. . About eight inches fell. The loggers are happy. Kenosha, Wis., Dec. 16.—The storm of sleet-and snow which passed over South- ern Wisconsin yesterday did a great deal of damage in Kenosha, and so complete was the destruction of telephone and tele- graph connections that for a time’ Keno- sha was isolated from the rest. of the world, La Crosse, Wis., Dec. 16.—The snow storm yesterday and last night was very severe. It was general in the lower por- tions of Wisconsin and Minnesota and all through Iowa and the Dakotas. Sev- eral inches fell here, Appleton, Wis., Dec. 16.--Over threc inches of snow fell here yesterday. Superior, Wis. Dec. 16.—The first snow of the season came yesterday. Traffic was badly interfered with. ee What Each County in Wisconsin Will Receive by the Apportion- ment. Madison, Wis., Dec. 16.—[Special.]— The state school fund is apportioned @mantae bh: cae! aeceettion be Gitinaeas among the severa: counties as L0hOWws: Adams .....$7,374.32 Manitowoc $36,417.74 Ashland ....15,437.34 Marathon § ..42,396.80 Barron .....23,086.71 Marinette ..27.909.74 Bayfield .... 9,830.52 Marquette .. 9,227.97 Brown .....39,206.02 Milwaukee 262.696.45 Buffalo ....14,162.83 Monroe .....22,829.53 Burnett .... 7,689.61 Oconto .....19,889.24 Calumet ...14,753.13 Oneida ..... 6,394.97 Chippewa .. 24,837.49 cane 37,495.50 Clark ......24,707.80 Ozaukee ....14,165.07 Columbia ...22,476.25 Pepin ...... 6,280.02 Crawford ..14,178.46 Plerce ......18,768.98 Dane ......50,605.13 Polk .......16,112.65 Dodge .....35,498.73 Portage ....27,165.16 Door .......16,105.39 Price ....... 8,999.89 Douglas ....21,268.32 Racine .....35,916.91 Dunn ..... 21,778.64 Richland ....14,681.54 Eau Claire..28,180.34 Rock .......38,304.60 Florence ... 2,609.41 St. Croix. . .22,283.08 Fond du L..36,068.19 Sauk .......25,356.24 Forest ..... 1,299.12 Sawyer .... 2,423.82 Gates ...... 6,106.50 Shawano ...24,786.07 Grant ......29,041.15 Sheboygan ..42,224.62 Green ......17,000.31 Taylor .....10,260.94 Green Lake.12,702.71 Tremp'leau 19,357.04 Iowa .......17,846.93 Vernon .....22,585.80 Iron .....-. 5,274.72 Vilas ....... 2,739.10 Jackson ....14,893.00 Walworth ..19,529.26 Jefferson ...27,545.23 Washburn .. 5,393.23 Juneau ....16,631.35 wane 19,723.76 Kenosha ...17,018.29 Waukesha ..25,374.10 Kewaunee ..15,021.44 Waupaca ...25,545.53 La_ Crosse. ..33,783.22 Waushara ..13,108.67 Lafayette ..16,163.50 Winnebago 43,367.33 Langladt ...11,839.63 Wood .......25,085.63 Lincoln ....14,972.34 WOR ono bc0 6 s0secescccc csv saen eee ) BOY’S FALL IS FATAL. Son of Peter V. Gagnon of Two Rivers Victim of Bad Acci- dent. Two Rivers, Wis., Dec. 16.—[Special.] —The 9-year-old son of Peter V. Gagnon was fatally injured by falling from an ice house on which he was playing with some boys. He lost his balance and fell to the ground, a distance of 30 feet, crushing his skull. isaac totitcnss REACHES FOR IRON ORE TRADE. Wisconsin & Michigan Railway Terminal Will be Marinette. Marinette, Wis., Dec. 16.—An official of the Wisconsin & Michigan railway is authority for the statement that the car- ferries of the line, now running between Peshtigo Harbor and Chicago, will make Marinette their terminus instead of Pesh- tigo Harbor. It is proposed to erect large terminal depots here and warehouses and to establish the offices of the general su- perintendent, train dispatcher and other officials in this city. The road is reach- ‘ing out for the iron ore trade. en EXPRESS TRAIN WRECKED. Two Messengers Missing and Are Sup- posed to be Dead. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 16.—The southbound limited express on the Ala- bama Great Southern railroad was wrecked near Moundville, Ala., sixty miles south of here at 3 a. m. A rail had been removed near a trestle. Two express messengers are missing and are supposed to be dead under the ik: No passengers are reported .7 | HOW A GREAT SURGEON DIED. Pe meee ‘Sorry He Could Not Hold an Autopsy on re His Own Body. While Bichat,.the famous surgeon, was dying of typhoid fever he turned to an old colleague who was sitting beside his bed and said to him: “My friend, I am ‘lost, but it is some consolation to know that my case is curious. During the last few days I have noticed some odd symptoms, and I am studying them carefully.” “O, you may recover yet,” said the friend. : “That is impossible,” replied Bichat, “and if it were not for one thing I would be quite willing to die.” “What is that?” asked the friend. “I am_exceedingiy sorry,” answered Bichat, “that I shall not have an op portunity. to perform an-autopsy.on my- self after my death, for I know that I would make some wonderfni scientific discovery.” An hour later he was detd—New York RNa oe De rere ee tee LATEST MARKET REPORTS. MILWAUKEE, “DECEMBER 17; 1902. EGG AND PERY Preneoers Ne escola git SAR: MILWAUKEE ty Marin strict- ly Tresh, loss gif, ele ied, EPSi6s: fresh, cases returned, 2?! ie; seconds, 16c; fancy storage, 2OG21c; pickled, d9g20e; receipts of fresh eggs continue: very light demand Is. good, Reeeipts..were 125 cases. Butter—Market firm; fancy prints, 29%%c; fancy or extra creamery, per ib 20e; firsts, 26%c; seconds, 24¢;. June. creamery. BE2o AC, dairy prints, 23c; extra fancy ealry, 22@23%4c; lines, 19@20c; packing stock, 174@1Sc; renovated butter, 21%@22c: whey, 13¢; grease, 5@6c; supply of cream- ery 1s only fair: demand is good and offer- ings are rather light. Receipts, -13,500 Ibs; esterday, 18,200 Ibs. Cheese — Firm. The demand continues good; full cream flats, fancy, 124@13c; Food, to, choice, oaL1e;." Young Aanericas, 24@13c; daisies, 12%c: fancy brick, 12@ 12%c; low grades, 10@1lc: ilmburger, per Ib, No. 1, 11i@12e: low grades, 10@11c; Imported Swiss. 25c: Block Swiss. domestic, 124@)3e: fancy loaf, \A4W@l4c: No. 2, 11@ 12c; Sapsago, 20c. Receipts, 8500 Ibs; Yesterday. 14.20) Ibs. PLYMOUTH—Sixteen factories offered ‘1083 boxes of cheese, all of which sold—240 ‘longhorns, 13¢: 569 daisies, 13c; 115 twins, ahs and 109 Young Americas, 13\c. CHICAGO — Butter—Steady; creameries, 18@28e; dairies, Ti@2e. Eggs—Steady; loss off, cases returned, 24c. Cheese—Steady; twins, 11%c: dairies, 11%@12c; Young Americas, *12%c. Dressed poultry—Active, firm; turkeys, 15@18c; chickens, 9@11c. HOGS—Receipts, 14 cars; market 5@10¢ higher; light, 5.75@6.10; mixed and medium weights, 5.90@6.25 common to good pack- ing sows, 5.90@6.20; selected, 6.2506.40. Pigs, 90 to 120 Ibs, 5.00@5.50. CATTLE — Recelpts, 3 cars; higher; butchers’ steers. medinm to good. 1050 te 1300 Ths, eee Tair to medium, 950 to 1050 ibs, 3.50@4.25; heifers, common, 2.5 3.00; good, 5.25@4.25: cows. fair to . 2.85@3.50; canners, 1.50@2.25; cutters. 2.25 Ga: bulls, common, 2.50@3.00; choice, OOS. TO: feeders, 800 to 950 Ibs. 3.25@3.75; stockers. "500 to 750 Ibs, 2.25@r2.85; veal ‘calves, common to choice, 5.00@6.00.° MIIk- ers, dull; common, 20.00@30.00; choice, 35.00 G45.00. Gy cha, 0 c.g; iene lambs, Sg 3 bueks, -2. WD; t lambs, 3. Ne! cholce, 4.59@5.25. m Chicago receipts: Hogs, 33,000; cattle, <23,000; sheep, 38,000. MILWAUKEE HAY MARKETS Timothy. Graf: carlots. choice. timothr, 12.00@12.25; Re 1_ timothy, Ti2sail ts: No. 2 timothy, 9.00@10.50; clover and ¢lover me ee in dy; cholce 11.59 Prairie nay, steady; cl nsas, GALT Ne. t Saawae, CSO ‘No. 2, Oe ae petee Nebraska, 10.50@11.00; No. 1, 9.00@9.50.° | Bat Wisconsin prairie. oO ten: Ba) Straw, steady; rye, 6.50@6.75; oats, 4. | 5.00; wheat, 4.00@4.50; packing hay, MILWAUKEE POTATO. eA TET. Potatoes—Market firm; sopply. rly zood; demand goed; per. bus, carlots; on track, Rurals and Barbanks, fancyl arge up to 48c; choice Rose and Peerless, 40@41c; Inferior stock down to 38e. MARKETS RY TELEGRAPH. MILWAUKEE—Flour—Steady. Wheat — Steady; No. 1 Northern, on track, Wie; No. 2 Northern, on track, 76'%c. _Corn—Lower; No. 3 on track, 52.’ Oats—Steady; Nos 2 white, on track, 34c; No. 3 white, on track, B2@33%e. Barley—Steady; No. 2 on track, 65c; sample on track, 40@65¢e. Rye—Low- er; No. 1 on track, 52c. Provisions—Firm; pork, 16.62; lard, 10.20. Flour maiket steady; patenis, 3.95@3.95; bakers’, 2.55@2.95; rye, 2.85@2.95. Millstuffs_are firm and quoted at 14.75 for bran, 15.00 for standard ee and 16.50417.00 for Milwaukee flour middlings in 100-Ib sacks; red dog, 19.00. Delivered to country points, 1.00 extra, CHICAGO — Close — Wheat — December, TAMATIGC; May, T74e; July, THe. Corn— December, 47%c; January, 45%c; May, 43%e; July, 42%c; September, 42c. ' Oats— December, 31%e; old, 30%c:; May, 32\c. Pork—January, 16.5744; May, 15.57%. Lard —December, 10.2244; January, 9.70@9.72%4; May, 9.12%. Ribs—January, egg May, 8.25G@8.27%. Rye—December, 49¢; May, 52c. Flax—Cash Northwest, 1.25; Southwest, 1.17; December, 1.17; May, 1.24%. Timoth —January, 4.25. Clover—December, 10.73, Barley—Cash, 38@38e. NEW_YORK—Close — Wheat—December, 83%c; May, Sle. Corn—December, 59%c? May, ee ST. LOUIS—Close—Wheat—Firm; No. 2 red cash, elevatoz, nominal; May, 76%c bid; July, 72% bid; No. 2 hard, 68@72%c. Coin ~—Lower; No. 2 cash, 43'4@44c; December, d443ge asked; May, 39%. Oats—Lower; No. 2 cash, 32¢; December, 33c, nominal; May, 32c; No. 2 white, 35c. Lead—Steady; 4.00. Spelter—Unchanged; 4.60. DULUTH—Close — Wheat — Cash No. 1 hard, 74%e; No. 1 Northern, 73%c; No. 2 Northern, 71%c; No. 3 spring, 68i4c; to ar- rive, No. 1 hard, 744c;_No. 1 Northern and December, 73sec; May, 76%c. Oats—Decem- ber, ge May, 33c; to arrive, 31\4%c; on track, 31%c._ Rye—To arrive and on track, 49e; May, Sic. Barley—35@51e. Flax— Cash to arrive, on track and December, 1.21; January, 1.21%; May, 1.24%. Receipts —Wheat, 59,754: shipments, 579. MINNEAPOLIS — Close — Wheat — De- cember, 73%%c; May, 75%@75%c; on track, No. 1 hard, 75%; No. 1 Northern, 74%c: No. 2 Northern. 72%e. KANSAS CITY—Close — Wheat — Decem- ber, 68c; May, 69%c: cash, No. 2 hard, 65% asic; No. 2 red, ‘ec. Corn—Deceimber, HeKanTge; May, ; eash, No. 2 mixed, gee No. 2 white, 38e. Oats—No 2 white, 34e. TOLEDO—Wheat—Dull; cash and Decem- ber, 77%e; May, Bie. Corn—Dull, lower; December, solke: ay, 44c. Oats—Dull, steady; December, 33c; May, 33%c. Rye— No. 2, 52c. Seed—Dull, lower; seeet: 6.60; March, 6.70: prime timothy, 1.75; prime alsike, 8.00. SOUTH OMALHA—Cattle—Receipts, 4000; steady; stronger; beef steers, 5.00@6.00; cows and heifers, 2.75@4.00; Texans, 2.50 @A.25; canners, 1.50@2.50; stockers and feeders, 2.0G@3.50. H Receipts, 8000; 5 oie eee heavy, 6.2 82%; pigs, 5.00@ 00, $I ee ne 3000; strong; sheep, 4.0044.50; lambs, 4.50@5.50. KANSAS CITY—Cattle—Receipts, 7000; steady to strong; beef steers, 3.75@6.25; Texans, 2.15@3.55; cows and heifers, 1.754 4.35; stockers and feeders, Str re Hogs —Receipts. 10,000; Ifwrt%e higher; heavy, Senet nite: 5 Gar eae 5.2366.20; pigs, . Sheep—ie 5 3000; strong to 10e higucr; sheep, 3.00@4.10; lambs, 3.60G5.45. ST. LOUIS—Cattle—Receipts, 8000; slow, steady to lower; beef steers, 4.25@6.00; stockers and feeders, 2.30@4.00; cows and aéifers. ogg tliat Texans, 2.20@4.90. a -Receipts, 00: be higher; pigs, 6. 3 packers, 6.15@6.35: butchers, 6. C5. Sheep—Receipts, 1800: steady; sheep, 4.00; lambs, 4 2545.00. A Substitute for Celluloid. It is reporied from Coburg, Germany. that a Corer substitute has been found ‘or celluloid. It has been derived by lissolving sixteen parte of gincial acetic cid, 1.08 parts of-the bitter cellulcis, and idding five parts of gelatin. The Wisconsin Weekly Advocate Printed in the Interests of the Negro Race MILWAUKEE, WIS. Telephone Black No. 244. postage paid. One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.25 Three Months ..... .75 Send money by Express MoneyOrder, P. O. Money Order or Registered Letter to the Wisconsin Weekly Advocate. ADVERTISING RATES One inch, single insertion . . . 25c One inch, per year . . . $9.00 Business locals 5c per line each insertion. 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He saved my life at Santiago, and I have had occasion to say so in many articles and speeches. The Rough Riders were in a bad position when the Ninth and Tenth cavalry came rushing up the hill carrying everything before them. The Negro soldier has the faculty of coming to the front when he is needed most. In the Civil war he came 400,000 strong, and I believe he saved the Union."—President Roosevelt. The Opportunity of a Life Time WANTED for a first-class hotel in a city in the interior of the state of Wisconsin, the following colored help 1 MEAT COOK, Female. 1 PASTRY COOK, Female. 1 LAUNDRY MAID. 2 CHAMBER MAIDS, one to assist in serving dinners and suppers. 2 DINING ROOM GIRLS. 2 DISH WASHERS. This is an exceptional opportunity for a club of Southern girls to make for themselves a comfortable home in Wisconsin. The proprietor is a Southern gentleman who understands and appreciates the negro. Apply at once to the office of the WISCONSIN WEEKLY ADVOCATE. 79 Fifth Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Present Prominence of the Problem. At no previous time since the Emancipation Proclamation has the Negro received so much attention from public men than just at present. Week before last we had the pleasure of commenting upon President Roosevelt's attitude as displayed in his letter. And now we have ex-President Cleveland in addressing an audience at Berean College, vieing with him in dilating upon the great possibilities in store for the well-doing Negro. And still later, possible presidential candidate Admiral Schley and Lieut. Hobson of kissing fame have added their quota on the same subject and on the same lines. In fact, all over the country men in public life see written in large letters that equal justice, industrially and politically, cannot much longer be withheld from the Negro, and that the recent action of several Southern states in to a large extent disfranchising him has turned out to be a stupendous blunder; that even from a Southern point of view it has been a blunder; has turned out to be a boomerang; has recoiled upon themselves by drawing public attention to the fact, and inducing thinkers and statesmen and political economists to look more closely into the question, and thus perforce realize that injustice to one constituent element of this great republic may be only the thin edge of the wedge to wrest from other elements the rights that belong to them by virtue of their citizenship—their inalienable rights as defined by the constitution. These things being so, it behooves the Negro press in especial and the whole of the race in general to keep alive by every legitimate means that interest which is at present being displayed; to foster and quicken it by never losing any opportunity to enlist the sympathies of new converts and to strengthen the hands of those already in the field by every possible means. Even if it is only by showing appreciation for honest endeavor in the right direction, although such endeavor may have failed to attain its object at the first or even second or seventh attempt. The only possible way to accomplish this is by showing a united front, remembering the motto that "united we stand, divided we fall." The Negro will fail in his legitimate and laudable aim just as long as there is displayed that despicable jealousy on the part of some at the advancement of others. A step upward for any Negro should be looked upon by all as one more rung on the ladder gained by the race as a whole. The members of the race must support Negro enterprises of every description when such are within their reach. The only race enterprise which is unanimously supported by the race is the church and its ministers and it is a matter of opinion whether or not they have proved themselves worthy of it (speaking of the great majority) with the balance of opinion decidedly in favor of the negative. When members of the race tacitly refuse to recognize the ability of their lawyers and doctors by not consulting them how can they expect their white brethren to believe in their qualifications or of the ability of the race to occupy such positions. Fortunately for the bread and butter of these same lawyers and doctors, the white people of the North especially, recognize ability wherever found and show their appreciation of it by hiring it. Again it says very little for a certain portion of the colored press—the Washington Bee in particular—to impute anterior motives and insincerity to a man like the President. Such an attitude looks to us something similar to a toy poodle dog snarling at a majestic St. Bernard. Is it that such newspapers always suspect insincerity in others because they themselves never have been sincere in either their convictions or their utterances? Let it be a long pull, a strong pull and a pull altogether, and as things look at present a brighter day will soon dawn for the race. Let us then be up and doing With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still persuing, Learn to labor and to wait. The firm of Yohe & Strong is getting a great deal of advertising gratis. The University of Wisconsin needs a medical department about as much as a hen needs a tooth brush. The war game in the West Indies is doubtless useful for the discipline of the navy, but it is less exciting and less deadly than football. The American penchant for "taking a flyer" may have prompted Hiram Maxim to decide to come to this side of the Atlantic for a season of air-ship experiments. Wilhelmina and her consort will have to travel by stealth as well as incog, if they would entirely escape tributes of curiosity and courtesy while in the United States. --- When Emma Goldman is shooting off her anarchistic eloquence to unappreciative listeners, it will be ignoring her Milwaukee experience to admonish her to "Hire a hall!" The bill to abolish titles of nobility in France which has been introduced in the Chamber of Deputies ought to become a law. Such titles are contrary to the spirit of a republic. If the French bill to abolish titles of nobility is made a law, a long list of debt-harrassed scions of "noble houses" will be taken from the roster of eligible husbands for American heiresses. The juniors in the Northwestern University at Evanston are looking for a play without kissing in it. It is not wonderful that co-eds object to such a flagrant unreality as the stage kiss. --- A medical authority says there is nothing like having both feet on the ground for people who desire to keeep in perfect health. This may be respectfully referred to the young women of the corps du ballet. The City Council of Cleveland has passed an ordinance authorizing the police to issue permits for public dances on Sundays. This recalls-by contrast-the fact that dancing was once a ceremonial of religion. If Dr. Gunsauius is chosen to fill the pulpit left vacant by the death of Dr. Parker, the Londoners who attend the City Temple will have an opportunity to improve their pronunciation of the English language. --- The mayor and aldermen of Denver who have been sentenced to prison for contempt of court, are afflicted with the disease known as "officialism," which in many instances is worse than the "big head." Nobody can be the whole thing in this country. The cruiser Philadelphia's retirement from service to become a training ship is an act of safety and economy. She is of an obsolete type, and to make her fit to go into a fight on even terms with an up-to-date cruiser would cost more money than an entirely new ship. Secretary Wilson's declaration that agriculture is now a science is indisputably true, but it is hoped that it will not stimulate legislatures to enact that no man shall be hereafter allowed to plant potatoes unless he holds a diploma granted by a state board of examiners. --- The singular feature about the Jessie Bartlett Davis lost jewels story is that the lost jewels were actually found by an honest driver and returned. If this part of the story is true, there must have been jewels, and they must have been lost; so the whole narrative is in this case veracious. America's challenge to Great Britain for an international automobile match will not develop a shred of enthusiasm as compared with that which is engendered by international yachting contests. The automobile has its place as a thing of utility, but for racing it is a thing of danger, chiefly. The discovery that twenty-five women are holding positions as rural mail distributors is a joke on Postmaster General Payne, in the light of his recent order concerning married women in the postal service; that is, if the women who carry letters to the farmers have husbands who are engaged in business also. MEMORIES OF THE WAR "I met two of the highest privates in my company the other day," said the Captain. "While I was orderly sergeant, they were in the first four of the company and always fell in next to myself. This was when we were very particular to have the men fall in according to height, and it so happened that these two were close to me in nearly every engagement of the first two years of the war. On the march they were always right behind me, two big six-footers, setting the pace for the company in long, measured strides. "They came striding toward me the other day in the old way, shoulders on a level, elbow to elbow, and the blood leaped in my veins as I saw their goodly figures and caught the cadence of their step. On the face of one of them was the smile I had seen there scores of times when the enemy was in front. Most men see double in time of danger. Crane had a mathematical eye when the enemy was in front. On one occasion, I remember, when the rebel cavalry seemed on the point of attacking us, the Captain asked me, 'How many men are there, sergeant?' and I replied, 'About thirty.' "Instantly the tall private right at my shoulder said, 'No, eleven; four men riding bays, three on sorrels, three on black horses, and one durned fool on a calico horse.' He had counted them and observed closely without any trace of excitement. In the language of the boys, he never missed a note and he was frequently sent forward to take observations. On one occasion, when the company was in line not more than thirty feet from a field of standing corn, we heard men in the corn and we knew from the sounds that they were marching forward. "We were ready to fire, when Crane said, 'Hold on, Captain; that's Company B of our own regiment. I saw one of the hats above the corn and I heard Bumstead sneeze. It is Company B, sure.' And it was. And the boys of Company B, when they came up and heard the story, counted that adventure as a very close call. Again, our company, in the course of a running mountain fight, was divided. Later in the day we saw men coming in single file along a path through weeds as high as a man's head. "Just above the weeds showed four slouch hats, two of them worn rather jauntily. We could see the tops of the hats, but we could not see the faces or figures of the men who wore them. The question was, whether the squad belonged to the enemy or to our regiment. I decided to challenge and I shouted, 'Who goes there?' fifty of my men with their fingers on triggers ready to fire. All the men in front except four dodged and my own men were restrained with difficulty from firing at once. Just then a voice came from the weeds saying, 'Hold your horses, sergeant, I know you and you ought to know me.' It was Crane's voice. He had not been rattled for a moment. "At Shiloh, two of the high privates of the first four were wounded. The other two held their places up to the time of Stone River, and I can remember only a single occasion when they were not the first to fall in in the formation of the company. On this occasion, one of the shortest men in the company was first at my side when a quick order to form for battle came unexpectedly upon us. He declined to yield the place, and we went into the fight with the company headed by a short instead of a high private. But in the first twenty minutes my short man received three wounds, and one of the big fellows, picking him up, carried him to a high stump, put him behind it, and said: 'Sonny, you were in the wrong pew. If you had been down where you belonged, you probably would not have been shot.' "As Crane took his place again he called my attention to the men in the rebel line coming toward us. He pointed out one man who wore a red comfort, another who had on a rubber coat, and still another who wore a blue blouse. He fired at the man with the red comfort four or five times and still the fellow came striding forward. Then Crane turned, broke his rifle over a tree, saying, quietly, that he would as soon chew paper when he was hungry as shoot at a man and not hit him. In a few minutes he had another rifle, and just as he was taking deliberate aim went down under a rebel bullet. "My high private fell at full length and was left behind for dead. In half an hour we had formed a new line and were watching our front very carefully when we saw a man dodge behind a tree not more than fifty feet in front of us. Instantly a score of men fired at that tree, and the chips flew in every direction. Then we heard a voice saying: 'Hold on, boys, hold on,' and after a minute Crane stepped out and came in to explain that he had lost confidence in us. He said that the rebel bullet had simply grazed his head and knocked him senseless, but he did not expect that the highest private in the company would be deserted in that way, but here he was as good as new. And so he and his mate went through the service, taking all the risks, performing all the duties incident to the demands made upon the soldier who carried a rifle." General Stopped the Retreat. "You remember that hot Sunday at Chickamauga?" asked the comrade with the wooden leg. "I was serving in General Steedman's division of the reserve corps. The 'Johnnies' were giving us the devil and the line was beginning to waver. It was a storm of bullets and the men of the corps, splendid soldiers though they were, could hardly face it. The flag was coming slowly back with the men, and in a few minutes it seemed certain that the whole line would be in retreat. "Just then General Steedman, a great, broad-shouldered, stalwart man, came riding up. He saw that the line ```markdown ``` was wavering and rode straight for the color bearer. Seizing the flag in one hand he turned around and faced the retreating men. He had a voice as big as his figure, and what he said sounded clear above the rattle of the rifle fire. "'Go back, boys, go back,' he yelled, 'but the flag can't go with you.' "Then without waiting to see the effect of his words he turned again and rode straight forward to the enemy's line. And the men, answering with a cheer, closed up the line and swept forward like a resistless river." Chicago Tribune. Story of a Stolen Bullet. Story of a Stolen Bullet. "Among the most efficient signal officers in Sherman's army," said Comrade H. R. Flock, "was Captain William E. Sheridan of an Ohio regiment. At the battle of Resaca, May 15, 1864, he was holding his field glass to his eye, watching the enemy, when a rebel bullet cut through his wrist, shattering the bone and lodging in his shoulder. The ball was extracted by the surgeons and the Captain put it in his pocket. The wound led to his retirement from active service, and in due time he resumed his work as an actor. "Captain Sheridan attached the bullet taken from his shoulder to his watch chain and wore it as a charm. While in Boston he and his wife entered into an engagement to play at Havana, Cuba. The day before sailing his watch stopped and he left it with a jeweler to be repaired and held until his return. On his return trip from Havana, however, his vessel was wrecked off the coast of the Carolinas, his wife was drowned in his arms, and when rescued he found he had nothing left but the suit he wore and his watch, chain, and bullet in the hands of the Boston jeweler. "He was soon on his feet again with his watch and bullet in his possession. Some months later, while playing at Booth's Opera House, New York, his watch, chain, and bullet were stolen from his dressing-room. All efforts to recover the stolen articles were in vain, and he counted the bullet lost for good. He spent a year in Australia, meeting with great success, and returned to the United States, landing in San Francisco. "While in that city he saw in a pawnbroker's window his watch, chain, and bullet, just as they were when stolen from him in New York City, a year before. He claimed his property and wore the chain and bullet when he played his last engagement in Chicago, at which time he told this story of a bullet to me, his old comrade and tent mate. Later Captain Sheridan returned to Australia, where he died a few years ago."—Chicago Inter Ocean. Col. Clancy Lost His Sword. "On the morning of July 19, 1864," said Sergeant Sam Grimshaw, "the Fifty-second Ohio was ordered to cross Peach Tree Creek. We crossed on a fallen tree under fire, and were soon in the midst of a hot fight. In the scramble preliminary to crossing the creek Colonel Chancy's sword and scabbard were greatly in his way, and he unbuckled the scabbard and hung it in a tree, intending to return for it after the fight. But he didn't. The rebels captured him and some twenty-five others, and the Colonel never saw his sword again. When he was exchanged in September following he went over the creek from Atlanta, but could not find the sword.—Chicago Inter Ocean. The officials of the Chicago and Alton Railway are kept informed as to the condition of every mile of their road, of the progress of every work, from stone quarrying to station building and the condition of wrecks, as well, by photographic reports. The human skeleton, exclusive of teeth, consists of 208 bones. Packing House & Freezers, Foot of N. Jefferson St. SINGER THE LATEST Wheeler & Wilson HAS ADVANTAGES CONTAINED IN NO OTHER SEWING MACHINE. Three Times The Value of Any Other One Third Easier One Third Faster The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. 406 Grand Avenue, Milwaukee. FOR WINTER READING. Unwise to Attempt Too Much in the Beginning—Some Helpful Suggestions. With the coming of the long evenings of winter comes to many a woman the determination to do a great deal of reading. A good book is one of the comforts of life, and the right sort of reading is stimulating and helpful; but the danger lies in taking one's books too seriously, and in an endeavor to accomplish fine things one often misses the real joy of coming into close contact with an author. You will find plenty of long lists of books which you are told you ought to read—books in which you have not the slightest interest. If you read them you do it as a task, not for refreshment and invigoration. A very well-intentioned lady of the writer's acquaintance lately wrote an article of advice to women about reading. She advised Macaulay, Bacon and Addison—fine-sounding names all of them—and worst of all, Pope. Fancy a reader with only an hour in the evening wasting time on Pope! The modern woman is apt to make a fetish of culture. She should rather seek something that will at once arouse her interest and help her; she should give over her designs on culture—that will come of itself. For her purpose the present-day literature has most to offer. Such writers come nearer to her; they speak her own dialect; she can understand what they have to give. Stevenson's essays are better than many "Essays on Man;" they preach courage and intelligence. The works of Dr. Van Dyke are full of the joy of living. Read Mr. Wyckoff's "The Workers" and Mr. Riis' "The Making of an American." They will broaden your point of view. Read Munsterberg's "American Traits." They deal with problems at your hand and that you can think over for yourself. Let the old poets go, and read men like Riley, Dobson, Aldrich, the late H. C. Bunner. Read some Olive; Herford's delightful senseful norsense; it will make you happier. Above all read many of the new Nature books. They serve a double purpose; many of them are really good as literature, and all of them tend to send the reader out of doors to observe and enjoy for himself. John Burroughs is always good; because he writes simply, and about the commonest things, he is excellent for a beginner. Charles M. Skinner's outdoor books cannot be too highly recommended; they are good for the city dweller. Mr. Roberts' "The Kindred of the Wild" is full of the poetry of the woods. Best of all are Mr. Seton's animal stories, like "The Biography of the Grizzly" and "The Trail of the Sandhill Stag." Even the best one can say of them is not enough praise; they are a fine tonic, like a breath of mountain air, and it is for this fresh, tonic quality that you should read. If the new books give it to you, read them instead of the old. It is far better to read what is likely to interest you, and to work back from the modern to the ancient, than it is to struggle along, attempting to appreciate the old when it makes little appeal to you.—The Home Companion. Needless Alarm. "I have sent for you," said the man of the house, "because these pipes need looking after. There's a leak somewhere and a lot of gas is going to waste." "M—no," replied the gas company's employee, meditatively. "Mebby there's a leak, but there ain't any gas goin' to waste. You'll find it all down on the next account."—Tit-Bits. Antiquity of the Fan. The antiquity of the fan in the East, particularly in Asia, extends far back beyond the possibility of ascertaining its date. In China and India the original model of the fan was the wing of a bird, and at one time was part of the emblems of imperial authority. Antony owed $1,500,000 at the idees of March, paid it before the kalends of April, and squandered $73,500,000 of the public money. Long Distance Phone 80 The Opportunity of a Life Time for a first-class hotel in a city in the interior of the state of Wisconsin, the followlng colored help— 1 MEAT COOK. Female. 2 CHAMBER MAIDS, one to assist in serving dinners and suppers. 2 DINING ROOM GIRLS. 2 DISH WASHERS. This is an exceptional opportunity for a club of Southern girls to make for themselves a comfortable home in Wisconsin. The proprietor is a Southern gentleman who understands and appreciates the negro. Apply at once to the office of the WISCONSIN WEEKLY ADVOCATE, 79 Fifth Street, Milwaukee, Wis. RAILWAYS The Oliver Typewriter .. GUYER MACHINE Philadelphia, 1899. Earls Court, London, 1899. Omaha, 1899. Paris 1900 Venice, 1901. Lille (France), 1901 Buffalo, 1901. It is displacing old style machines everywhere, and holds first place in the estimation of the majority of leading representative business and professional men. 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Beware of Impostors of different professions soliciting money in Wisconsin for purposes unknown to any person in that state and for use elsewhere. Driven out of other states they are overrunning this. We think it an imperative duty on us as being the only negro paper in the state, to protect its generous philanthropists. From now on, we shall warn the mayor and chief of police of every city in Wisconsin against such adventurers. G. V. MASHEK HARDWARE, NAILS, CUTLERY, UNIVERSAL STOVES & RANGES HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. KEWAUNEE, WIS. S. F. PEACOCK & SON Funeral Directors AND EMBALMERS 431 Eroadway. MILWAUKEE, WIS. The mind grows by exercise, just as the body grows. Each lesson learned adds its new fact to the measure of knowledge, but there is, besides, an effect produced upon the mind itself by the effort to learn. It grows by exercise. Then there is also a subjective moral impression produced by the way the task is performed. If one is faithful and conscientious, truly doing his best, the endeavor leaves a mark of beauty in the life. But if one is unfaithful, indolent, false to one's self, there is left a wound, a trace of marring and blemish, a weakening of the life. The same is as true of all life's callings as of school work. The farmer is cultivating his soil, tilling his fields, looking after the manifold duties of his occupation; but this is not all that he is doing. At the same time he is making character of some kind, building up the fabric of his own manhood. The carpenter is working in wood, but he is also working on life—his own life. The mason is hewing stones and setting them in the wall, but he is also quarrying out blocks for the temple of character, which he himself is building in himself. Men in all callings and employments are continually producing a double set of results, in that on which they work and in themselves. We are in this world to make character, and every hour we leave some mark, some impression on the life within us, an impression which shall endure when all the work of our hands has perished. But there is also a growth of character which goes on continually under the influence of life's circumstances and experiences. Fruits are developed and are brought on toward ripeness by the influence of the weather and the climate. It takes all the seasons, with their variety of climatic conditions, to produce a delicious apple, a mellow pear, or a cluster of luscious grapes. Winter does its part as well as spring, summer and autumn. Night and day, cloud and sunshine, cold and heat, wind and calm, all work together to bring the fruit to ripeness. In like manner all life's varied experiences have their place in the making and culture of our character. All sunshine would not make good fruit, nor would all gladness and joy yield the richest character. We need the dark as well as the light; cold, rough winter as well as warm, gentle summer. We should not, therefore, be afraid of life, whatever experiences it may bring to us. But we should never forget that nothing in life's experiences ought to be allowed to hurt our spirit. Temptatians may make their fierce assaults, may cause us sore troubles, but we need not be harmed by them, need not carry away from them any stain. Earthly want may leave its marks of emaciation on our body, but the inner life may not bear any trace of enfeebling. We ought to be growing continually in beauty and strength of character, however painful our lot in life. Sickness may waste physical strength and blight the beauty of the face, but it need not leave any hurtful trace on the character. Indeed, in the midst of the most exhausting and disfiguring illness, the inner life may continue to grow in strength and beauty. St. Paul gives us this assurance: "Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day." That is, if we are living as we may live in relation to Christ, our real life will only become more radiant and beautiful as the external life grows more infirm and feeble. Yet too often this possibility is not realized. Not all Christian people bear loss, sorrow and sickness in this victorious way. Too often we do see men yielding to trouble, not growing more beautiful in soul, but losing their spiritual beauty in life's trials. This is not the way it should be, however. Our character should ripen in life's weather, whatever the weather may be. "Tribulation worketh patience." The object of life is to learn to live. We are at school here, and shall always be at school until we are dismissed from earth's classes to be promoted into heaven. It is a pity if we do not learn our lessons. It is a pity if we grow no gentler, no kindlier, no more thoughtful, no more unselfish, no more unworldly, as the years pass over us. There are some fruits which remain acrid and bitter until the frosts come. There are lives which never become mellow in love's tenderness until sorrow's frosts have touched them. There are those who come out of every new experience of suffering or pain with a new blessing in their life, cleansed of some earthliness, and made a little more like God. It is God's design for us that this should always be the outcome of affliction, that the points of the spirit in us should be a little riper and mellower; and we fail and disappoint God when it is not so. We have much to do with this ripening of our own characters. God gives us his grace, but we must receive it, and we may reject it. It is only when we abide in Christ that our lives grow in Christlikeness. The same sun brings out the beauty of the living branch, and withers the branch that is torn from the tree. Sorrow and pain blight the life that is not hid with Christ in God and make more beautiful and more fruitful the life that is truly in Christ. If we live thus continually under the influence of the divine grace, our character shall grow with the years into mellow ripeness. Even the rough weather, the storm and the rain, and the chill of cold nights will only bleach out the stains and cleanse our life into whiteness. The smallest things have their influence upon character, and upon the beauty and the helpfulness of a life. It was related recently of an English oculist that he had given up cricket purely in the interest of his profession. He was very fond of the game, but he found that playing affected the delicacy of his touch, and made him less ready for the work he was required to do every day upon the eye of his patient. There are occupations which in like manner affect the life and character injuriously, hinder the growth of spirituality or make one less effective in work upon the life and character of others. We need to deal with ourselves firmly and very heroically. Anything that unfits us for doing our work in the best way possible we should sedulously avoid. We live but one life, we pass but once through this world. We should seek to gather good and enriching from every experience, making our progress ever from more to more. Wherever we go we should try to leave a blessing, something which will sweeten another life or start a new song or an impulse of cheer or helpfulness in another heart. Then our very memory when we are gone will be an abiding blessing in the world. LONG WINTER EVENINGS. Spend your evenings at home as much as possible. If able to do so, visit the big book stores and pick out stores and pick out carefully a number of choice volumes and read them. It is better to buy three good books, read them and mark them as you please, and then put them in your own private library, than to read a dozen at the library. Yet the public library is a carefully a number of choice volumes and read them. It is better to buy three good books, read them and mark them as you please, and then put them in your own private library, than to read a dozen at the library. Yet the public library is a good institution for those who feel that they cannot afford to spend money for books. Parents and children should romp together and indulge in simple games occasionally. The whole family should take time to laugh frequently and be merry always. Each member of the household should cultivate some specialty—perhaps father architecture; mother, floriculture; Rose, fancy work; Tom, literature, etc. Music should not be neglected. It is the art of arts, and wherever the least musical talent exists, it should be encouraged. Don't waste much time attending theaters. They are debilitating if much indulged in. Don't take on too many so-called social duties. Do not fail to attend services somewhere every Sunday, both morning and evening. There is no real joy nor abiding greatness without the spiritual. Let Christ sit with you through the long winter evenings, and whatever you do. His presence will make your occupation heavenly. SERMONETTES One Christian Standard.—There is only one Christian standard. It is precisely the same for a business man as it is for a preacher. There is just as much religious immorality in trying to have two standards of Christianity as there is economic immorality in two standards for money. Christ's fidelity to God showed itself by service to man, and not in the mere form it took.—Rev. Dr. Parkhurst, Presbyterian, New York. Conditional.—What a man will do is conditional in what he sees and hears. Jesus saw the appeal of the crown, and, therefore, the applause of the crowd swerved him not from the king's highway. On his last entry into Jerusalem Jesus still preferred God and his little band of disciples; this selection reveals the source of his power and of all power.—Rev. A. R. Tillinghast, Universalist, Waterloo, Iowa. Punishment Enough.—To be in sin is punishment enough, be there no other. It is hell enough to be a brute when one might be a man, to be a coward when one might be a hero, to be a hinderer of social good when one might help so much, to destroy or to depress men's faith in God or man when he might exalt it gloriously.—Rev. J. W. Chadwick, Unitarian, Brooklyn, N. Y. Self-Helpful.—Let us be self-helpful, remembering always that there is a larger, deeper self in every one of us; and at the same time let us have a watchful eye for others' needs. Infinite is the abundance of good things which God and man together have treasured up for our advantage.—Rev. Dr. Chadwick, Unitarian, Brooklyn, N. X. THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC SHORT, IMPRESSIVE TEMPERANCE SERMONS. Dangers that Lurk in the Flowing Bowl-How Bright and Influential Men Have Been Dragged Down by the Demon Drink-Suppress the Traffic. The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph tells the following true story that "would fitly adorn a temperance lecture." Happening into a millinery store, the reporter noticed a lady who was buying a hat for her little girl. The child made herself sociable with him, and remarked, prattling artlessly, "We dot lots o' money now." "Where did you get it, my little girl?" "Papa broke de bottle." This called for an explanation on the mother's part, and she finally related how her intemperate husband had been reformed five years before, at the time their oldest boy had died. This is the tale she told, beginning—as the story of many a reformed life has begun—at a loved one's death bed. The little fellow slowly turned his eyes toward his father and said: "I'm going to die, papa, for I see the angels beckoning me to come. This is Christmas morning, papa; please let me see what Santa Claus put in my stocking." My husband went to the mantel and took down the little stocking. It was empty! He stood still and stared at it for a minute, and God only knows the agony of his heart in that short time. He turned to speak, but our boy would not have heard him had the poor man's breaking heart allowed him utterance. Our boy was dead! The day before New Year's my husband called for the whisky bottle. May God forgive my feelings at that minute, for I wished that he, too, was dead. I obeyed him mechanically. To my surprise he took the bottle in his hand and, pouring the whisky on the ground, said: "I will drink no more; and the money I would spend for whisky we will put in this bottle, and all enjoy the contents." You can imagine how happy I was! He had sworn off many times before, but I knew he was in earnest this time. We made calculation, and estimated that whisky cost him five dollars a week. Well, it was decided to put five dollars a week in the bottle for five years, come what would. The time was out last New Year's Day, and the big black bottle was broken and it contained one thousand dollars. But this was not all. We saved enough in that time, outside of the bottle, to buy a little home." "But are you not afraid in breaking the bottle that your husband will break his resolution?" "No; because we have started another bottle bank," said the lady with a happy smile. The husband is a Macon mechanic, well known, and enjoys the respect and esteem of all. He says he never knew how much genuine pleasure there was at home with his loved ones until he got sober enough to appreciate it, and to fill instead of empty the fat bottle. A Warning Against Wine. 'Solomon never said truer word than what he says about those who tarry long at the wine. The question asked by him, "Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?" are not only answered by Solomon himself, but we find his answers verified every day that we look into the news of the daily papers; while around us, on every side, in the street, we may see living witnesses to the truth of what Solomon says. Many of whom I meet, who have become slaves to strong drink, say: "Oh, that I had never commenced to drink; but now I have no power; and drink is stronger than my own will; stronger than my love for my wife and children; stronger even than my wish for heaven." May the dear children be kept from ever touching wine, or any drink that will intoxicate, so that they will be in no danger of the terrible consequences that follow those who "tarry long at the wine." Remember, that those who are drunkards did not intend to become so; they only thought of drinking just a little; but the little kept increasing, and the love for drink kept growing stronger, until the eyes grew red, and the face grew bloated, and the step grew unsteady, until the one who might have been a blessing to the world and a help to those around him, has become a loathsome object and a terror to his friends. It is not safe to take even a little strong drink; because the love for it soon becomes a strong and cruel master. War is terrible, and many of our best men have gone to their graves through war; but strong drink has carried more victime to the grave in America than has war. Again I beg of the young to touch not and taste not any strong drink. —D. L. Moody. Nuggets of Gold. Don't worry—seek peace and pursue it. Drink entices, embraces, enthrals, paralyzes. Drink extracts strength; abstinence conserves it. Drink is defiance of nature's law; abstinence is compliance. 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Pants Pressed.....10c Suits Pressed.....40c Suits Cleaned.....75c Repairing at Reasonable Prices 405 Grand Ave., Milwaukee, - - Wisconsin. of this week. After thirty-six hours of unceasing labor, 920 trains, consisting of 46,225 cars, were moved in and out of Pittsburg, with an estimated tonnage of 1,756,550. Due to the fact that a large number of green hands were employed, eight men were more or less seriously injured during the first twenty-four hours. The congestion of freight is only partially relieved by this action, and it will be weeks before a normal condition again exists.—Engineering Magazine. --- NEENAH MAN IS HELD UP. John Arst Found in an Unconscious Condition. He Was Attending a Dance and Stepped Outside for Breath of Fresh Air. Neenah, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—One of the boldest hold-ups ever reported in this city occurred shortly after midnight on the person of John Arst, who was found in an unconscious condition lying beside the Co. I armory. He was attending the third annual ball given by Co. I and had stepped outside for a breath of fresh air, and a short time afterwards friends noticed his absence. They went outside and found him lying on the ground. He was taken to the hall and a doctor was sent for and it was not until five hours afterward that he retained consciousness. His pockets were turned inside out, showing that robbery had been committed. The only marks of violence that could be found were a large bump on the head. He is still in a comatose condition and consequently nothing can be learned from him of the hold-up. ATTORNEY STREETER HAS PASSED AWAY. Celebrated Lawyer of West Superior Dies, Aged 81 Years—Long and Useful Career. West Superior, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—O. W. Streeter, attorney at law, aged 81 years, died here last night. In 1847 he came to this state from Galena, Ill., and commenced the practice of law in Beetown, Grant county. In the next year he took an active part in the canvass of the state for the election of Nelson Dewey as Wisconsin's first governor. Four years later he moved to Minnesota. Mr. Streeter opened a law office at Lansing, Minn., and when the call was made for the state constitutional convention he was chosen to sit in that body. In 1858 he was elected a member of the state Senate of Minnesota. He drew the homestead exemption law. President Buchanan in 1839 named Mr. Streeter as special census agent for the government in all its unorganized territory and in that year he travelled as such agent through the Dakotas and Montana. He came to this city in 1887 and has since been identified with the famous Stinson land case, one of the most important pieces of litigation ever affecting Superior property. He was associated with Attorney Thomas Ewing of Washington in the effort of the government to nullify the claim of Stinson to large tracts of land in and near the city. ALL GO ON STRIKE. Janesville Boot and Shoe Plant Tied Up by a Walkout. Janesville, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—One hundred men and girls in the employ of F. M. Marzluff & Co., one of the largest manufacturers of women's shoes in the country, went out on a strike this morning. The trouble was caused by the discharge of William Levine, foreman of the bottom room, by General Foreman William Ames, on account of alleged incompetency. The Boot and Shoe Workers' Union tried to force Marzluff & Co. to return Levine and on their refusal the entire force walked out. The strike comes at a bad time as Mr. Marzluff is away from home and the factory has several hundred pairs of shoes to get out for the holiday trade. Both sides are determined in their stand and the strike is liable to continue for some time. CANDIDATES FOR LAND OFFICE JOB. Capt. W. H. Bennett of Mineral Point is Out for the Place. Madison, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—Capt. W. H. Bennett of Mineral Point is the latest candidate for the chief clerkship of the state land office. Capt. Bennett is here today to meet the members of the land commission. John J. Kempf is here and W. L. Houser will be here tonight. The third member of the commission, Mr. Sturdevant, is not expected and no final action will be taken on the clerkship today. The other candidates are Col. S. M. Morley, the present incumbent, and B. J. Castle, now assistant clerk. There is talk also of George M. Hotchick, now chief clerk in the secretary of state's office. The meeting between Messrs. Kempf and Houser will be to settle some of the appointments in their respective offices. HOBART S. BIRD IS IN NO DANGER. Son of Madison Man, Accused of Libel in Porto Rico, Will Soon be Freed. Madison, Wis., Dec. 17.—R. M. Bashford returned yesterday from his trip to Porto Rico, where he went a little over a month ago with Col. G. W. Bird to assist in defending Hobart S. Bird, son of Col. Bird, against whom three libel suits were pending. The cases were put over until next April. Mr. Bashford, in speaking of the cases, said that there was nothing in the libel case at all and that he was of the opinion that there would be no trouble in clearing the accused. Col. Bird stopped over in Chicago to visit his daughter. Wausau Man Sent to Prison for Three Years for Cruelly Beating Poor Woman. Wausau, Wis., Dec, 17.—[Special.]—William Yonker was sentenced today by Judge Silverthorn to serve three years in statesprison for an assault upon his wife. One day last spring while Yonker was intoxicated he beat his wife in such a manner that she was left a permanent cripple. The trial was on the charge of assault with intent to kill and murder, but the jury found him guilty of only one count. His sentence is the limit prescribed by law for such a crime. ABOUT $200,000 NEEDED. FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY. Ragents Will Meet January 20 to Hear Report of Committee on Ap- propriations. Madison, Wis., Dec. 17.—About $200,000 will be the amount which the regents of the University of Wisconsin will ask the Legislature to appropriate this winter for improvements and new equipment and the strengthening of the institution in some of its established lines of work. Thus far the regents have discussed informally only the question of appropriations, following a report of a general character by a committee appointed at the last meeting. It was resolved to appoint another committee to formulate definite plans and report at the meeting January 20, soon after the Legislature meets. The committee will be named later. At yesterday's meeting, the proposition to affiliate the Milwaukee College of Physicians and Surgeons with the university was laid on the table. Several gifts to the university were reported. Fred Vogel, Jr., of Milwaukee has given $500 for the purchase of books in political science. Louis Lotz, also of Milwaukee, has given $50 to the school of pharmacy for a scholarship. The Milwaukee Gas Company presented the pharmacy department with $250, the income from which is to go for the purchase of periodicals. NELS JOHNSON DEAD. Wealthy Pioneer Business Man of Grand Rapids Passes Away While on Trip in East. Grand Rapids, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—A telegram was just received from Wilmington, Del., saying that Nels Johnson of this city died suddenly in the Clayton House at this place last night. He went there with a view of purchasing machinery for the new paper mill which was to be built here in the spring. His death is a critical blow to further progress on many valuable improvements that were to be made here the coming summer. Extreme grief is felt in the entire community. He was a wealthy pioneer business man of this city. Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 17.—Mrs. E. A. William, died Sunday, aged 54. Mrs. Marion Cook, formerly of Sparta and Phillips, died Sunday, aged 76. Mrs. M. Lauber, an old resident of this city, died in Minneapolis Sunday and was buried here yesterday. Mrs. O. Anderson, Waupaca. Iron Belt, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—Mrs. O. Anderson of Waupaca, who visited her daughter, Mrs. W. Pauer, here for a short time, died here yesterday of acute pneumonia. JUDGE MAY ORDER YOUTH WHIPPED. Superior Lad's Parents and Priests Apply to Court to Sentence Boy to Leating. West Superior, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—The parents of John Androski of the Third ward and the priests, who have been trying to ween the young boy from his bad ways, prefer having the boy publicly whipped to having him sent to the reform school, where he has two brothers already. Judge Danielson has been requested by these parties to commute the reform school sentence and give orders for the whipping. The judge, however, hesitated to give this order without looking into the matter more thoroughly and today he decided to issue orders for the parol of the boy until next Saturday. Young Androski was one of a bunch of seven boys who were arrested for numerous acts of petty thievery which they had committed in the stores here and especially the large department stores. BIG MORTGAGE FILED Racine Water Company Borrows $1,200,000—City Has Small Chance of Buying Plant. Racine, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.] There has been filed with the register of deeds of this county by the American Water Works and Guarantee Company of Pittsburg, owners of the Racine water works system, a mortgage of $1,200,000. the mortgage being made to the Farmers' Loan & Trust Company of New York, and is payable November 1, 1931, at an annual interest rate of 5 per cent. There has been some talk for two years past of the city purchasing the water works system, but it was believed that the price was to be $600,000, but the filing of this mortgage will not allow the city to purchase, for the reason that the city cannot issue bonds for that amount. Wausau Girl Killed Child to Hide Her Shame—Does Not Realize Crime. Wausau, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—Frances Gottschalk pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fourth degree this morning and received a sentence of one year's imprisonment. An illegitimate babe was born to her last August and as no one was present she attempted to hide her shame by killing the infant. She secured some instrument and beat its brains out and when able to get out of the house buried it in the back yard, where it was found by the sheriff. She made a full confession of the crime. The girl is ignorant and incapable of realizing the enormity of her act. JUSTICE HELD FOR TRIAL Accused of Defrauding County by Presenting Fictitious Bills. Black River Falls, Wis., Dec. 17. Grant Olson, a justice of the peace of the town of Brockway, who has been a prisoner for several weeks in the county jail, was bound over to the circuit court for trial, charged with making out bills and receiving pay therefor from the county in criminal actions pretended to have been brought before him, but which were not. Farmer Poet was Justified in Shooting Man. Eau Claire, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.] Michael Cahill, the farmer poet, charged with assault to do great bodily harm in shooting Alexander Smith through the arm, was discharged yesterday on proving self-defense. HE FEARS LYNCHING. Waukesha Murderer Almost Insane and Has Eaten Nothing Since Friday. GEORGE BOWERS SENTENCED. He is Sent to Waupun Prison for the Remainder of His Waukesha, Wis., Dec. 16.—[Special.] —Talking loudly and at times incoherently, and surrounded by four officers, to two of whom he was handcuffed, George Bowers, Jr., was brought into the circuit court this morning and sentenced to serve in the state's prison at Waupun for the remainder of his life. The motion for a new trial as made by Attorney Hemlock was denied, and the judgment was given in accordance with the verdict of the jury last week, which found that he had killed his father on the night of November 2. Bowers' mind has been giving away under the strain incidental to the trial on such a charge, and he has eaten nothing since last Friday night. It is said that he did not sleep a minute last night, or for several other nights in the past week, and he has kept the other prisoners in the big cage at the jail in a state of terror with his threats and strange acts. He has at times thought that he heard crowds of people coming to take him away and administer justice in their own way, and then he would be overcome with fright at the thought When he came into court this morning with officers on all sides, his pale, unshaven face presented an almost ghastly appearance, so drawn and haggard did it appear. After the handcuffs had been removed he insisted that he be allowed to get up and say a few words for the information of the general public. When Judge Dick rapped with the gavel to call the court to order, Bowers shouted, "That's right; hit her again." He then said he would like to hear a few words from one of the lawyers who were in the room. After being silenced the court suddenly asked: "George Bowers, Jr., have you anything to say why sentence should not be pronounced upon you?" "No, sir; personally I am willing to take a term of sixty years beyond my life," answered Bowers. The court then proceeded to give the sentence, as a result of which Bowers can never again hope to be outside of prison walls. He was taken to Waupun at 3 o'clock this afternoon. It is not believed that his mental derangement is permanent but has been induced by his nervousness, lack of sleep and refusal to partake of nourishment. Not once since his arrest six weeks ago has Bowers exhibited a spark of remorse over his unnatural deed, and the conduct of the degenerate has been remarkable throughout his imprisonment and trial. TWO SPANISH TROPHIES. MILWAUKEE MAY GET CANNON FROM CAVITE. Guns that Dewey Slid Past on that Memorable Morn in May—Otjen Sends Word. Washington, D. C., Dec. 16.—[Special.]—Representative Otjen was advised by the navy department today that it could supply the city of Milwaukee with two 9-inch smooth-bore Spanish cannon to be used for ornamental purposes in south side parks as requested last week. The trophies which may be shipped to Milwaukee are now at the Mare island navy yard, San Francisco, and formerly were a part of the armament at Cavite when Dewey sailed into Manila bay. CAPITOL IS FLOODED. Roof Conduit Bursts and Water Pours Into the Senate Chamber. Madison, Wis., Dec. 16.—The bursting of a six-inch roof water conduit in the attic of the Senate chamber of the capitol late yesterday damaged the building considerably. Before the break could be repaired about ten barrels of water poured through the ceiling of the chamber, tearing down a quantity of plastering, soaking the desks of the presiding officer and clerks and finally leaking through the floor into the office of State Supt. L. D. Harvey and the adjoining corridor on the main floor. CLARK ADJUDGED INSANE Once Wealthy Lumberman Will be Sent to an Asylum. Ashland, Wis., Dec. 16.—F. P. Clark, at one time among the leading lumbermen of the Northwest, has been adjudged insane and will be sent to the northern asylum at Oshkosh. He is a physical as well as a financial wreck. Clark cries most of the time and talks considerably about his wealthy friends who are coming to visit him. At one time Clark was worth $200,000. During his palmy days his home was broken up by a St. Louis woman, who was a great beauty. She drained Clark of his money and left him. One of Clark's sons is attending the Ferris Institute, his expenses being paid by F. E. Parker, postmaster at Rhinelander, who has had him in charge for about five years. ILLINOIS BANK ROBBED Burglars Secure $3000 and Make Their Escape on Handcar. Bloomington, Ill., Dec. 16.—The bank at Clarence, in Ford county, was opened by robbers last night and $3000 taken. The gang cut the telegraph wires to prevent an alarm being sent to neighboring towns. Citizens were awakened by the explosion and chased the thieves, but they made their escape on a hand-car. No clue has been secured. ELECTIVE SYSTEM IS ENDED Lawrence University to Return to Fixed Curriculum. Appleton, Wis., Dec. 16.—According to announcements made by Dr. Samuel Plantz the university students will no longer be allowed to elect whatever branches of study they see fit. A member of the faculty will act as class officer for each class and will make out the schedule of studies that each individual student must take. Fibroid, Tumors, Cured BANK IS INSOLVENT. STATE EXAMINER CLOSES INSTITUTION AT WESTBY. The Private Bank of Carl O. Brye is Forced to Close Its Madison, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—The Bank of Westby at Westby, Vernon county, was closed by State Bank Examiner M. C. Bergh this morning, being found insoivent. It is a private bank owned by Carl O. Brye. Its last published report showed a capital stock of $6000 with $7000 surplus and total resources of $171,939.19. It had about $138,000 on deposits. Westby, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]— Bank Examiner M. C. Bergh today closed the Bank of Westby, Carl O. Brye, proprietor. A receiver will be appointed. CRACKSMEN GET LITTLE. STORE WRECKED AT WINGRA PARK NEAR MADISON. Fibroid Tumors Cured. A distressing case of Fibroid Tumor, which baffled the skill of Boston doctors. Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, Mass., in the following letter tells how she was cured, after everything else failed, by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Burglars Secure $5 in Booty at One Place and $1.25 at An- Madison, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.] Burglars dynamited the safe in the store of S. M. Jacobs at Wingra Park last night, securing about $5, but wrecking the store and shattering the safe. They also entered Scott's general store and got $1.25 from the till. The sheriff is after the suspects. Mrs. Hayes' First Letter Appealing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help: "DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM: I have been under Boston doctors' treatment for a long time without any relief. They tell me I have a fibroid tumor. I cannot sit down without great pain, and the soreness extends up my spine. I have bearing-down pains both back and front. My abdomen is swollen, and I have had flowing spells for three years. My appetite is not good. I cannot walk or be on my feet for any length of time. "The symptoms of Fibroid Tumor given in your little book accurately describe my case, so I write to you for advice."—(Signed) Mrs. E. F. HAYES, 252 Dudley St., (Roxbury) Boston, Mass. FARMERS PROSPERED. Secretary True of State Board of Agriculture Makes His Re- port. Madison, Wis., Dec. 17.--Notwithstanding the fact that the past farming season in Wisconsin was a disastrous one with respect to the corn crop, perhaps less than 30 per cent. of that product raised in the state being of such quality as to be considered "merchantable," the season was a favorable one to farmers. This is the conclusion reached by John M. True, secretary of the state board of agriculture in his revised crop report, which he has just issued. Note the result of Mrs. Pinkham's advice although she advised Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, to take her medicine which she knew would help her her letter contained a mass of additional instructions as to treatment, all of which helped to bring about the happy result. According to the report there were 8,155,000 acres of the twelve leading crops—wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, buckwheat, flaxseed, potatoes, beans, peas, tobacco and tame hay raised in the state of Wisconsin in the season of 1902. The aggregate value of the crops raised on this area, as estimated by Secretary True, is $97,794,500. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—Sometime ago I wrote to you describing my symptoms and asked your advice. You replied, and I followed all your directions carefully, and to-day I am a well woman. "The use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound entirely expelled the tumor and strengthened my whole system. I can walk miles now. "Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is worth five dollars a drop. I advise all women who are afflicted with tumors or female trouble of any kind to give it a faithful trial."—(Signed) Mrs. E. F. HAYES, 252 Dudley St., (Roxbury) Boston, Mass. The following estimates of yield per acre of the various farm crops of the state are based upon the reports of conservative, reliable farmers from nearly every county in the state that has any considerable agricultural standing, and while they seem, at first, to be high, are corroborated by local conditions in almost any community: Mountains of gold could not purchase such testimony or take the place of the health and happiness which Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound brought to Mrs. Hayes. Such testimony should be accepted by all women as convincing evidence that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stands without a peer as a remedy for all the distressing ills of women; all ovarian troubles; tumors; inflammations; ulceration, falling and displacements of the womb; backache; irregular, suppressed or painful menstruation. Surely the volume and character of the testimonial letters we are daily printing in the newspapers can leave no room for doubt. Average yield per acre. Price Dec. 1. Wheat, bus. ..... 20 $ .65 Rye, bus. ..... 21 .46 Barley, bus. ..... 35 .45 Oats, bus. ..... 40 .28 Buckwheat, bus. ..... 18 .60 Clover seed, bus. ..... 2½ 5.00 Flaxseed, bus. ..... 15 1.06 Corn, bus. ..... 30 .46 Potatoes, bus. ..... 100 .35 Beans, bus. ..... 10 2.00 Peas, bus. ..... 20 1.00 Tobacco, lbs. ..... 1,500 per lb. .08 Tame hay, tons. ..... 1% per ton 8.00 The following are the conclusions relative to acreage, yield and value of crops of the state for 1902: Number of bushels. Acreage. Value. Wheat ..... 11,000,000 550,000 $7,150,000 Rye ..... 7,560,000 360,000 3,477,600 Barley ..... 19,250,000 550,000 8,662,500 Oats ..... 95,000,000 2,375,000 26,600,000 Buckwheat ..... 684,000 38,000 410,400 Flaxseed ..... 150,000 10,000 150,000 Corn ..... 45,000,000 1,500,000 ...... Potatoes ..... 25,800,000 258,000 9,030,000 Beans ..... 120,000 12,000 240,000 Peas ..... 1,340,000 67,000 1,340,000 Tobacco, lbs. 60,000,000 40,000 4,800,000 Tame hay, tons. 4,490,625 2,395,000 35,925,000 Total ..... 8,155,000 97,794,500 Mrs. Hayes at her above address will gladly answer any letters which sick women may write for fuller information about her illness. Her gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is so genuine and heartfelt that she thinks no trouble is too great for her to take in return for her health and happiness. Truly is it said that it is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that is curing so many women, and no other medicine; don't forget this when some druggist wants to sell you something else. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of above testimonials, which will prove their absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Mayer's SCHOOL SHOES Are made for boys and girls, in every conceivable style—They are made of the best material only and will WEAR LIKE IRON. PRICE from $1.50 up. ASK YOUR DEALER FOR OUR SHOES and look for the trade mark stamped on the sole. F. MAYER BOOT & SHOE CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. CHRISTMAS COUCHES $4.85 —That $4.85 means the price, FREIGHT-PAID to your address of one of the prettiest and cheapest couches ever put on this market. The cut shows you just what it is like, but it cannot show you how splendidly strong and well-made it is. Frankly, it is the biggest dollars' worth for every dollar that has ever been offered you, velours covered and guaranteed tempered steel springs, which make it the soundest couch that can be had, and its everlasting wear. Send for our new COUCH CATALOGUE. It will give you a lot of interesting information, and it's free for the asking. F. W. SCHNECK & COMPANY, HOUSE FURNISHERS 235-239 Third Street, Milwaukee, Wis. GET READY FOR BAD WEATHER. Cold weather is sure to ripen a crop of Old Aches and Pains. MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT cures aches and injuries. It ought to be in easy reach in every home, KILLS HIS FATHER. Awful Accident on Farm in Town of Linwood, Near Stevens Point. Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—Karl Hurysz, 18 years old, shot and killed his father, George Hurysz, at their home in the town of Linwood Sunday afternoon. The matter was not reported to the authorities until late yesterday afternoon. The shooting was accidental. The father and the son had been hunting near the house. When they returned home the boy cleaned his weapon, a muzzle-loading shotgun, and then loaded it. When he was in the act of putting a cap on, he says, the gun was discharged and the entire charge of shot struck his father, who was only a few feet away, on the right side of the face. The mother and four children were in the room at the time. The father fell to the floor and in about ten minutes was dead. The family agree that there was no trouble between the father and son, and they were all laughing and joking together when the terrible accident occurred. DEATH CUTS SHORT AN ENGAGEMENT. Frank Stangel, Who Died in Chicago, Was to Have Married Manitowoc Girl. Manitowoc, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.] A sad incident in connection with the death of Frank Stangel at Chicago recently, was that he was engaged to have been married to a well-known young woman of this city. The couple had planned to announce the engagement on Christmas. Preparations were being made for a large party on that day. CHILD'S SKULL FRACTURED. Little Fellow Struck on the Head by Ice Ball. Wausau, Wis., Dec. 17.—[Special.]—The 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Canfield, who live in Big Rib, sustained a fractured skull yesterday. Several men were snowballing near the home and one of them threw a piece of ice at another, which was dodged. Just at that moment the child stepped out of the door and was struck on the head. 900 DROPS CASTORIA A Vegetable Preparation for Assimilating the Food and Regulating the Stomachs and Bowels of INFANTS CHILDREN Promotes Digestion, Cheerfulness and Rest. Contains neither Opium, Morphine nor Mineral. NOT NARCOTIC. Recipe of Old Dr. SAMUEL PITCHER Pumpkin Seed Alx. Senna Rochette Salts Anise Seed Pepermint Bi Carbonate Soda Worm Seed Clarified Sugar Wintergreen Flavor. Aperfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea Worms, Convulsions, Feverishness and Loss of Sleep. Fac Simile Signature of Charles H. Flitcher NEW YORK. All months old 35 Doses - 35 Cents EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Charles H. Flitcher In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. Looking for Christmas Presents? OURS is called "The Popular Jewelry House of Milwaukee," because of the pre-eminently popular prices which prevail there. To buy your Christmas presents from us, means not only the biggest stock in the state to select from, but also a material saving of money. Diamonds Watches Silverware Jewelry Novelties Full lines of all, and ample assortments in every line. No taste and no purse that can't be suited. BUNDE & UPMEYER PABST BLDG. Milwaukee BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS Of America Use Pe-ru-na For All Catarrhal Diseases. W Mrs. Henrietta A. S. Marsh, President Woman's Benevolent Association, of 327 Jackson Park Terrace, Woodlawn, Chicago, Ill., says: "I suffered with la gripe for seven weeks and nothing helped me until I tried Peruna. I felt at once that I had at last secured the right medicine and kept steadily improving. Within three weeks I was fully restored."—Henrietta A. S. Marsh. Independent Order of Good Templars, of Washington. Mrs. T. W. Collins, Treasurer I. O. G. T., Everett, Wash., has used the great catarrhal tonic, Peruna, for an aggravated case of dyspepsia. She writes: "After having a severe attack of la gripppe, I also suffered with dyspepsia. After taking Peruna I could eat my regular meals with relish, my system was built up, my health returned, and I have remained in excellent strength and vigor now for over a year."--Mrs. T. W. Collins. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. AT BED TIME I TAKE A PLEASANT HERB DRINK THE NEXT MORNING I FEEL BRIGHT AND NEW AND MY COMPLEXION IS BETTER. My doctor says it acts gently on the stomach, liver and kidneys and is a pleasant laxative. This drink is made from herbs, and is prepared for use as easily as tea. It is called "Lane's Tea" or All drugstore or by mail 25 cts, and 60 cts. Buy it to day. Lane's Family Medicine office. Buy it bowels each day. In order to be healthy this is necessary. Address, O. F. Woodward, Le Rox, N.Y. cases. We will send a FREE bottle to any cancer sufferer who will send full description of their case. SEPTICIDE MFG. CO., Milwaukee, Wis. SEARCHING FOR SUNKEN GOLD. Americans Trying to Recover Treasure Which Sank with Gen. Grant in 1864. Nearly forty years have elapsed since the ship Gen. Grant became a total wreck at the Auckland islands, which lie to the south of New Zealand. The Gen. Grant was on a voyage from Australia to London heavily laden with wood and gold in 1864. She got only as far as the Auckland islands, when she ran ashore and got underneath an overhang bluff. Before she had time to settle down a rising wave lifted her so high up that her masts struck the rocks above with such force as to drive one of the masts clean through her bottom. Through the hole thus made the water rushed so rapidly that the ship soon filled and sank All on board perished, with the exception of one woman and two children They lived on the island for several months, together with the crew of an other vessel which had been wrecked and eventually the castaways were picked up by a passing steamer and conveyed to New Zealand. As the Gen. Grant had an enormous amount of gold on board several attempts were made from time to time to recover the treasure, but without success. Another attempt is about to be made to recover the gold, this time by a number of enterprising spirits on board the American schooner Hennan, which sailed from Honolulu on September 21 for the Auckland islands. The Hennan is provided with all the necessary machinery and appliances to enable a thorough search to be made for the gold. The Auckland islands are very exposed and bleak, and subject to dense fogs and violent storms, and the mission upon which the Hennan is bent will therefore occupy a considerable time, as diving operations can only be carried on at infrequent intervals. But if the mission turns out successfully those who are engaged in the enterprise will return to America very wealthy men. A Trusted Advertising Expert. Through a happy chance we had the opportunity of meeting lately one of the foremost workers in the advertising interests of this country, George P. Rowell of New York City. Yet in the early fifties, although the silver in his hair is quite apparent, his kindly, intelligent face is lighted up by as bright a pair of keen brown eyes that brook no trifling as we've ever looked into. Tall in stature, slender, easy and quick of motion he resembles more a general in command than a man of business affairs. One point we noticed in particular was the absolute friendliness of this man in his relationship with his large number of employees—one of the strongest showings of his ability to obtain the best service from all about him, through their evident belief in and respect for their chief. Mr Rowell's systematic arrangement of newspapers thirty-four years ago in the form of a directory, and rating them with the same care as regards circulation and standing as a mercantile agency does financial conditions, brought him prominently forward as a trusted advertising expert; and today no one stands higher before the seething world of trade than he does.—Trade Press List. Gardening Superstitions. In Somerset we plant cabbages with the waning moon, certain that so they will grow and be lusty. If we put them in, or set any flower or fruit tree when her white ladyship was gibbous in the attenuating scale, our labor would be vain, for that which we planted would but wane with Diana. Just so, when horseradish needs, as this engaging plant generally does, to be eradicated, the right time to begin is in the moon's eve of the veil. Another West Country tradition forbids lilies of the valley to be set in a bed under pain of not distant death to the operator.—London Garden. —California has 65,000 trade unionists, of whom 40,000 are in San Francisco. SINGS IN GRAND OPERA. Mme. Gadski, One of the Leading Foreign Operatic Stars Whose Voice is Thrilling American Opera Lovers. [Picture of a woman with a white headband and a white dress with a floral pattern. She is looking slightly to the right of the frame.] At enormous cost Mme. Gadski has been secured to delight the ears of American opera lovers by her magnificent vocal power. The great foreign singer is now heard in grand opera in New York and will tour the country. Gleanings From All the Holiday Shops. New flannel underskirts are treated with greater respect than ever before in the history of this greatly diminished article. That they must be glove-fitting and very snort is the only restriction put on them, and naturally they take every conceivable advantage of the opportunity. A skirt of finest white French flannel has pink silk bowknots embroidered all over it. Two graduated flounces of lace are inserted in points, with more silk bowknots as a heading. Others have pastel tinted silk stripes woven in with the material, and they make up into exquisite little affairs. Another idea is to make them of quilted satin or brocade in faint colors or of white, and add most elaborate trimming toward the edge of the tiny skirt. * 求 求 An antique brass woodbox lined with darkened oak is a masterpiece of its kind. Most wonderfully brought out on the lid and sides are pastoral scenes with groups of dainty Watteau-like figures. * * * A very smart coat of squirrel has a high-standing collar, yoke and revers of ermine. The peculiar gray of this modish squirrel fur is thus relieved, being particularly trying to most complexions. * * * A chrysasthemum brooch is made of rows of pink-tinted fresh-water pearls. The pearls selected are particularly adapted to form the petals of that flower, and nestling in the center is a large brilliant solitaire. An almost endless selection of becoming hair ornaments is offered in the shops—pretty ribbon arrangements, or flowers and leaves, or for more dressy occasions aigrettes and small feathers. Many of the latter are covered with frostings of tiny rhinestones or pearls. * * * Quaint leather cushions are a famous thing for a boy's den. Two generous squares of tan leather have eyelet holes around all the sides, and are held together with lacings of the same leather. Al sorts of queer scenes are stamped on them and are then colored. * * * Many of the latest belts are made of black silk elastic, about two inches wide. Fancy designs, all worked out in small steel beads, are on some of the belts, which close with deep pointed steel buckles. Others have either the bright or dull jet beads and are finished off with fancy clasps to match. * * * Lace inserted hosiery are the daintiest and frailest of cobweb things. The groundwork of fine thread or lisle is slashed recklessly to permit bands of transparent French lace to be set in most artfully. Surrounding this are embroidered designs of flowers in plain colors or else in all their natural tints. Vividly colored gloves in bright yellow, red and green look rather startling in a shop window. They are in all lengths, from one button to the longest mousquetaire. An awe-stricken woman inquires, "Are they the very latest?" before she quite decides to step in and purchase. Fortunately they are only for stage use, and a listener relieved her mind by so telling her. A Swedish sewing table with open wicker baskets hung in pannier style is a little curiosity. The table is of delicate green, with queer little designs hand-painted on it. Down both sides of the table are numbers of useful little drawers for odds and ends, and the comical-looking baskets are intended to hold the work on hand.—New York Mail and Express. Christmas in Hawaii Before the missionaries and the American settlers went to Hawaii the natives knew nothing about Christmas, but now they all celebrate the day and do it, of course, in the same way as the Americans who live there. The main difference between Christmas in Honolulu and Christmas in New York is that in Honolulu in December the weather is like June in New York. Birds are warbling in the leafy trees; gardens are overflowing with roses and carnations; fields and mountain slopes are ablaze with color; and a sunny sky smiles dreamily upon the glories of a summer day. In the morning people go to church, and during the day there are sports and games and merrymaking of all sorts. The Christmas dinner is eaten out of doors in the shade of the veranda, and everybody is happy and contented.—Clifford Howard in St. Nicholas. Cone of the Holy Mary. The rarest shell in existence is one called the "Cone of the Holy Mary." There is a specimen in the British museum which a few years ago was valued at $5000. THE CHILDREN ENJOY TWO GIRLS RUN A BAIT FARM. A Profitable Idea Put Into Effect by Sisters in Maine. Every day when the mail stage starts from Beddington, Me., for Bangor and Ellsworth it carries on the rack behind a large flat tank filled with live bait caught and put on its way to market by Miss Evelyn Carr and Miss Ann Carr, two sisters, who are trying to get a living by an employment new to women. All attempts to grow minnows, red fins and mummy chubs artificially having failed, the fishermen of Massachusetts rely upon Maine for the bait they use, and the increased call for small fish suitable for catching pickerel through the ice has raised the price until there is profit in making shipments of chubs and sticklebacks to distant points. Late in the fall, before the ponds freeze over for winter, these small fish seek the shoal coves along the shores and deposit their eggs in the sand to be hatched during the winter in spots so near the ice that larger fish cannot reach them. At such times the small fishes are wholly earless of the approach of man, and may be dipped by thousands in fine hand nets. Believing there was money to be made in selling bait, the Carr girls began their work a year ago, and last winter cleared more than $400 above expenses. This year they have built a large tank near a running stream and stocked it with more than a million fish, all of which they expect to sell before spring. They are sending out from 500 to 1000 a day now to supply customers in Massachusetts, and will not increase their business to any extent until February 1, when open time on Maine trout begins. The rates will consequently hold low for more than two months, and those who wish for live bait now can buy all they want at the rate of 20 cents a hundred; but in February, when the fish which furnish live bait have sought the warm depths of the ponds and the fishermen are trying their luck on the ice, every chub in the lot will bring a bright new cent. The total investment made by the Carr girls up to date does not exceed $250 for water pipes, tank and nets, and they expect to realize fully $1000 from sales of their fish. A Plea for Photography. This week's Amateur Photographer contains the first of a series of articles in appreciation of photography by Bernard Shaw, which is brimful of incisive and stimulating passages. Here is one. A certain writer having stated that the camera is inferior to the hand as an instrument of portraiture, because, while it can give but one version the painter can give a hundred. Bernard Shaw's comment is: "Here the gentleman hits on the strongest point in photography and the weakest point in draughtsmanship, under the impression that he is doing just the reverse. It is the draughtsman that can give you only one version of a sitter. Velasquez, with all his skill, had only one Philip; Vandyke had only one Charles. Tenniel has only one Gladstone, Furniss only one Sir William Harcourt, and none of these are quite the real ones. The camera, with one sitter, will give you authentic portraits of at least six apparently different persons and characters." Among other good qualities possessed by the camera is that "it evades the clumsy tyranny of the hand."—London Post. COUCH. Special couch bargains are being offered for the Xmas trade by the well-known firm of F. W. Schenck & Co. of Milwaukee, whose ad. appears alsewhere in this paper. —For the first time in its history the Canadian Pacific Railway Company has sent an order for locomotives to Britain. —The boa and python have the largest number of ribs of any animal, the number being 320 pairs. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for Children teething; softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 20 cents a bottle. —The Scilly Islands produce yearly 700 tons of flowers for perfume making. Carpets can be colored on the floor with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Permission to acquire land has just been granted to the Jews in Russia. Furniture at Windsor Castle. The furniture at Windsor Castle, it has been noticed by several visitors, has had the covers removed which used to cloak its variegated beauty, and may now be seen in all its splendor. The change is noticed by some at least of the housewives who have visited the castle with mixed feelings. It is gratifying to the curiosity to see the real tapestry and other magnificence, but at the same time "the old Queen was so careful of her furniture," as one lady remarked, and it seemed almost a sacrilege to leave it uncovered every day. The attendants who act the part of guides fully share this feeling. "These chairs won't last long at this rate," is their verdict, "with all the dust that's brought in here every day." The splendor of the furniture is easily recognized, but it is to be feared that many of the far more valuable treasures of the castle are but little appreciated by many of those who throng to see the rooms. The pictures are a magnificent collection, comprising works by the great masters of the world—among them that Guido, whom the guides, naturally enough, allude to as "Guide-o." One most gratifying thing in connection with the management of the visits of the public is that no attempts are made to extract tips from the parties that are "shown around," a fact due, we believe, to the King's express desire.—London News. Fifty Dollars to Sit Down. Carmel, Ind., Dec. 15.—Mr. Joseph L. Duffey relates an experience that has aroused considerable interest in this locality. It is best given in his own words: "When I was working in the fields," says Mr. Duffey, "I would be ready to quit, but I could not get to the house I was so weak. It was worth fifty dollars to get to sit down. "I had no strength and a person without strength is not much use. "But bless the Lord I took four boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and they gave me health, strength and appetite. "I might say I am cured, but I will keep on taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. Yes, I'll get them if it takes the last thing on the farm." Dodd's Kidney Pills have effected quite a number of other cures here and it seems safe to say they are an effective and permanent cure for all diseases arising from the Kidneys. Wonderful Scales. The grand balance or scale used in the Bank of England is probably the most wonderful piece of mechanism to be seen anywhere. It stands about seven feet high and weighs probably two tons. This scale is so perfectly adjusted that it can weigh a grain of dust or 400 pounds of gold. A postage stamp placed on one of the two weighing portions will move the index six inches. If the weight placed upon the scale is beyond its capacity an electric bell is set ringing, the machine declining to execute a task of which it is incapable. Attendance Analyzed First Pianist—Did you have much of an audience at your recital yesterday afternoon? Second Ditto—Splendid! There were two men, three women and a boy. The boy, I afterwards learned, was employed about the place, and the two men came in for shelter, as it was raining at the time. But the three women were all right. They came to hear me, I know, for I gave them the passes myself.—Boston Transcript. He Had Brains. Harold—Bothah! I meant to pay some calls, and, by Jove, I've left my bally cards at home, deah boy! Percy—Never mind, old chap; I'll lend you some of mine. Harold—But—ah—they'd have your name on them, wouldn't they, deah boy? Percy—Bai Jove, yes, of course, they would! What bwains you have got, Hawold!—Moonshine. Trained Cats Now a Fad. Trained cats are the latest fad of French society women. 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Unsurpassed facilities and life-long experience. Apply in confidence at 580 Broadway, Milwaukee, WI. Free Trial. Wages $45 to $70 per month. Write for particulars at once. State age. WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPHY H. O. HOWLAND Manager, Oshkosh, Wis. OFFICE 411 GRAND AVE. Milwaukee. FARM BARGAIN 170 acres Jefferson Co., Wis. 115 miles from station, good house, new barn, 85 acres under plow, good soil, abundant native timber, good orchard. Only $60 per acre if sold soon. Write to J. H. MYERS, G 14, Mack block, Milwaukee, Wis. IOWA FARMS $4 PER ACRE CASH BALANCE CROP TIL FRIDAY SHOULDALL SHOW CITY WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS please say you saw the Advertisement in this paper. If afflicted with weak Eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water The irrigated area of the United States is 7,510,598 acres, of which Colorado contains 1,611,271 and California 1,446,119. The boa and python have the largest number of ribs of any animals, the number being 320 pairs. 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MSN E Nii geet ...| eo - i ee AIGRIGwWilnwRAle: Sse ACURA Le rea Hae sige ON aL. Be ‘t CQO ye es ae on “a this season may be forced to buy new ones much sooner than he expects. Most and Least Profitable Crops, — Qut of 141 correspondents of the Board of Agriculture sixty-two called potatoes the most profitable, and twen- ty-seven called them the least profit- able; eight called corn the most profit- able and sixty-four thought it the least profitable; forty-one consider hay the most profitable; thirty-two apples; ten oats; seven tobacco; seven cranber- ries; six cabbages; six sweet corn; six strawberries; four each favored on- ions, tomatoes, beans and fruit; three each peaches and pears, two market garden crops and two asparagus; one each for rutabagas, forage crops, cel- ery, milk, plums and root crops; nine thought hay the least profitable; seven tomatoes; six apples; four each said squashes, cabbages and sweet corn; three each milk, cranberries and beans; two each sald onions, pears and cu- cumbers, and ene each asparagus, grapes, cauliflowers, beets, melons, peas, small fruit and market garden crops; sixty-two considered the season to have been profitable; eleven as above the average for profit; sixteen as an average for profit; eighteen fair- ly profitable, and thirty-seven thought it had been an unprofitable one. Thus it will be seen that much depends upon the location, and more perhaps upon the individual as to the profit on crops. In nearly every country corn and potatoes were less than an aver- age crop, but the loss on amount in potatoes was largely made up by the high prices—Massachusetts Plough- man. Investors ought to be satisfied with a low rate of interest in agricultural investment on account of its relative safety. As yet it is a little soon in our history to expect that the new agricul- ture of the future shall have any spe- cial attractions for capital. But the time will come when all of our old depleted lands will be regenerated and revived, through the era of invested capital. There is very little chance for any regenerative work in agriculture without such investment. The poor man must elther keep to the skimming policy, or work for others until he has put by enough to be a capitalist himself, in.a small way at least. I have always been averse to recom- mending any man to go in debt for anything. Yet most of the successes of this world are made by those who venture in this respect. A never for- gotten remark I once heard by a nice old capitalist was to the effect that he always loaned money to the man who wanted to buy manure with it— Hoard’s Dairyman. Every orchard and garden should have a supply of wire baskets of dif- ferent sizes and shapes. They are the 2) cleanest and most dura- ble, besides allowing the eo free circulation of air ettttting through their contents. KT In use in a garden Kettittiy ~= where a water tank and st? «=—shose_”=—s connection are SSL available they are a te great labor saver. The baskets may be filled with potatoes and other vegetables, the hose turned on and the contents immediately wash- ed without touching the vegetables by hand. When not in use they are easily hung up out of the way.—Exchange. During seasons when hog cholera is prevalent it has been noted that what are known as the creamery and dairy sections of the country suffer much less from the disease than those sections where the steer takes the place of the dairy cow. The reason assigned is that pigs in the dairy sections get a good ration of skimmilk, one of the best bal- anced rations to be had, and are thus better fitted to resist the disease than purely corn-fed hogs.—Creamery Jour- nal. ea ee eee Late fall plowing is what hard, stiff soils need. Very dry road dust fs the only form of earth that will kill lice and that hens will bathe in. The short peppermint crop has brought the price to the highest point ever recorded, according to a trade au- thority. Churning is not agreeable work, but considerable time can be saved by the use of a thermometer. Butter comes rapidly or slowly, according to the temperature, and a thermometer saves labor and costs but little. But few use the thermometer when churning, yet it is almost indispensable in the making of choice butter. Every farm should have at least a small flock of sheep as scavengers. There are so many things that sheep will consume that they are considered necessary .adjuncts to farming, if waste materials are to be utilized. A well-managed flock will pay a large dividend on the capital invested the first yeer. The small and unsalable sweet pota- toes are just as valuable for the fat- tening of hogs as those that are of marketable size. Sweet potatoes con- tain a large proportion of sugar, and are, therefore, very suitable for the fattening of stock. They should be cooked and bran added. Being very wholesome, they may be fed liberally, oy t-, Oem YP Ka? sy . De at a Na piaa aes a a ae Ye A dia | pire ey * = ae : ~— 2.24 ye (\ Ra Seon ioe Woe ten eT Se dd Simple Poultry Brooder. E. A. MeNear, of Melrose, Mass., sends plans of a brooder which is his own idea and which he claims will raise every chick put into it. It cau be made any length, partitioned off, and the chicks can go in and out of the sides instead of the end. Take a box 3 feet long, 1 foot wide and 1% feet deep. Cut a round hole in each end six or eight inches in circumfer- ence, according to the size of the stove pipe. I use eight-inch common, tin pipe, the same as they use on a fur- a. “a 5 el By Wi ; LF, | If oun | L hogs aN t is a Mh 7 3 SEF ae EZ Si 3, Wi e- e SZIWPT.F RROODER. mace to heat a house. The cover ane bottom can be on hinges, so they can be let down or lifted up and cleaned in two minutes. The pipes should have two elbows. The one at the back should turn down, and the one at the other end should turn up, so there can be a cover to it, with two or three small holes punched in the cover so as not to waste too much heat. I use a single burner oll stove. This stove will heat a brooder ten or twelve feet long.—Poultry Keeper. Shaker Dairvine. The Canterbury Shakers of New Hampshire have some 4,000 acres of land, and the community numbers about 100 persons. A large quantity of dairy products is consumed by a family of that size, and some years ago with an ordinary dairy and meth- ods, some butter had to be purchased for home use. That necessity caused more attention to be given to the dairy. Poor cows were sold and more scien- tific methods of feeding adopted. In order to further improve the herd and increase its butter capacity, two thor- oughbred Guernsey bulls were pur- chased about four years ago from Mr. Mixter’s, of Barre, Mass. By constant eare, and the raising of the best heifer calves, the dairy has steadily improv- ed, until last season, with a dairy of forty cows, fifteen of which were two- year-old heifers, an average of 300 pounds of butter per cow was made. Instead of purchasing butter for home consumption, $2,000 worth of butter was sold and $1,000 worth of stock. | They have now about 120 head of cat- tle, sixteen of which are pure-bred Guernseys. The sisters take entire care of the milk after the milking is done, run the separator, including the engine which furnishes the power, care for the cream and milk and make the but- ter.—New England Farmer. For Hog-Killing Use. A. J. Berry, of Hancock County, In- diana, writes Iowa Farmer: As the time for butchering is approaching there will be a desire to know of sim- ple and yet handy devices for aiding the work in butchering. I have made at a very little expense a very com- plete arrangement for butchering hogs and my neighbors enjoy it as much as b | |. . £ a ee BUTCHERING DEVICE. Ido. It is made by taking a large pole about thirty feet long for a lever and another about ten feet long for a post which is set in the ground. A clevis- shaped iron is made for the top of the post to support the lever and permit- ting it to swing around in any position. The lever can be used in lifting the hog in any part of the butchering op- eration. It can be swung from the scalding vat to the scraping table thence to the hanging bracket which can be made for several hogs if de. sired. I believe this to be the simplest and most inexpensive arrangement for butchering hogs. Work in Winter. There is plenty of work to do in win- ter if the farm is mghtly managed. It is the season of the year for all re- pairs and renewals. Every implement or piece of machinery should be over- hauled and all repairs ordered, so as to be ready for spring work. An im- plement that is in good order saves labor and enables the farmer to hurry with the early work when every day is valuable. The farmer who does not placa Bis implements under cover at Tals, a toe een Handy Garden Baskets. cleanest and most dura- ble, besides allowing the free circulation of air through their contents. In use in a garden where a water tank and hose connection are available they are a great labor saver. The Milk and How Cholera. ge Bo ig 1 Qe Pr E" Laem CR 3 (oe ged NSS Apersn ny: GS, ns 4 0) = SSR TO lt fo ie gee paca ae : It is cheaper to buy new, plump rai- sins, at a higher price, than old can- died ones, as there is less waste. Have a bowl of tepid water on your right hand, a damp, coarse cloth spread on the table before you, the raisins on your left hand, and the bowl to receive them, when seeded, in front. The bowl of water is only to dip your fingers in occasionally; if the latter are too sticky after the seeds are removed, they will cling to your hand and go into the bowl with the seeded raisin. Squeeze the raisins between thumb and finger, and remove the stones you find with a small knife. Some prefer to split them; do which you find quickest. Put the stones on the damp cloth as you remove them, and shake it before there are too many, or they will also cling to your fingers, and pass to the bowl with the seeded fruit. Chocolate Custard. Put a pint and a half of rich milk into a double boiler over the fire with the third of a vanilla bean split and eut in small pieces, let it come to a boil, and stir in two ounces of fine, sweet chocolate grated and a lump of butter the size of a walnut. Let it boil for a few moments, remove from the fire and beat very light four eggs, strain the chocolate gradually over them, stirring all the time, add a little salt, and sugar if necessary. Rinse a plain mold in cold water, pour the custard into it, set the mold into a pan of hot water and bake twenty-five min- utes. Test with a knife. Too long cooking makes the custard watery. It must be served ice cold and may be prepared the day before. Serve with cream or soft boiled custard. German Coffee Cake. Into a cup of bread dough that has had the second rising work a half-cup of butter, melted and creamed with a quarter-cupful of sugar, a beaten egg, a quarter-teaspoonful each of cinna- mon and grated nutmeg and a half tea- spoonful of soda dissolved in a table- spoonful of milk. Knead for three minutes, make into a long leaf and set to rise for a half-hour. Cover the top of the loaf thickly with sugar and bake in a steady oven. Mushroom Omelet. Cut into very small pieces one cup of canned mushroms. Put them into a saucepan with one tablespoonful of melted butter; when the mushrooms and the butter are well mixed, add one-half a cupful of cream, one tea- spoonful of salt and one-half teaspoon- ful of pepper. Thicken with a little flour; boil ten minutes and set aside until you make a plain omelet. When the omelet is done fold the mushrooms in. Cocoa Macaroons, To one freshly grated cocoanut add the whites of two eggs and one pound of pulverized sugar. Set it on the fire and stir till it becomes so thick that the bottom of the saucepan can be seen as you stir; then remove from the stove. Have ready some sheets of oiled paper, and with spoon and fork drop small cakes of the mixture on the paper. Set in a very hot oven till the tops are brown, when they are done. Bride Cake. One pound of flour, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar, one-half teaspoon- ful of soda, one pound of sugar, one half pound of butter, whites of sixteen eggs, one teaspoonful of almond flavor- ing. Beat butter and sugar to a cream, mix with the stiffened whites of the eggs, add flavoring, then the flour, sift- ed with the soda and cream of tartar, Stir gently and thoroughly and bake in a moderate oven. Chicken and Oysters. Into a saucepan put two tablespoon- fuls each of butter and flour, one-half ‘teaspoonful of salt and pinch of cay- enne; stir until smooth, and then add | slowly two cups of hot cream; let come to a boil, stirring all the time; add two eupfuls of fine-cut, cold chicken, and two cupfuls of small oysters; cook un- til the oysters are plump. Serve on buttered toast. Chocolate Caramels. Six pounds of light-brown sugar, one pound of butter, one pound of choco- late, one pint of cream, one pint of milk, paraffine as large as a walnut, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar. Flavor with vanilla. Put all the ingre- dients together and boil until it is brit- tle in water; flavor and pour into but- tered tins, and mark in squares before it is quite cold. Vanilla Sauce. Put a pint of rich milk in a double boiler, sweeten with two tablespoon- fuls of granulated sugar. While the milk is coming to the boiling point, beat the yolks of four eggs until light and creamy, add the hot milk to the eggs, stirring briskly, then turn it into the boiler, stirring rapidly until it thickens, remove from the fire, turn into a bowl, flavor with vanilla extract and serve very cold. Molasses Candy. Put into a saucepan two pints of New Orleans molasses, one pint of brown sugar, and a tablespoonful of putter. Let it boil twenty minutes, and skim occasionally, but do not stir. When done, add to the mixture two teaspoonfuls of cream tartar, one tea- spoonful of soda, and one tablespoonful of vinegar. Pour onto buttered plates, and let it stand till cool enaugh to pull. WE CONTINUE TO WARN THE BENEVOLENT PUBLIC AGAL THE NUMEROUS BEGGARS FOR ALLEGED CHARITABLE mee TIONS IN BEHALF OF THE NEGRO RACE. LOOK WELL TO THE eb DENTIALS OF SUCH MENDICANTS AND INQUIRE OF SOME elon BLE NEGRO CITIZEN REGARDING THE TRUTHFULNE: wires STATEMENTS. a ae Den Day and Night. 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