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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

WHILE the persistent logged. I'M
relaxing work OF our fathers and fore
fathers made possible the vast devel-
opment which has marked our indus
trial history the past fifty years. there
is no doubt that our fathers and fore
fathers worked too hard. The same
conclusion holds true to the men OF
the present day. y A glance at the IN
crease in insanity ana this new.fangled
nervous diseases shows that overwork
has become national vice. While 1t
Is good Tor man to work. and most
Americans thrive while working and
pine when idle It is barely possible
that the American has underestimated
the economic value OF rest and recrea-
ton. Many peoples OF Europe work
fully as hard as do Americans. yet
none Of the foreign nations show the
same disastrous effects Of overwork.
Foreigners have better code OF
working ethics than our own. They
believe in play time Therefore they
accomplish as much. enjoy life more
and step into the grave some ten years
later. The great men OF Europe
could not possibly accomplish tho
labors that they do II they followed
the relentless American code which
demands constant and unremitted
labor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

BETTER draw the cork Of your in
dignation. and let 1t foam and fume.
Gian to wire It down to turn sour and
'acrid within you Sulks affect the
liver, aud are still worse for the heart
and the soul Wrath driven In is as
dangerous to the moral health as sup
pressed smallpox to the animal sys'
tenn. Dissipate it by rejecting on the
mildness humility and serenity Of
better men than yourself suffering
under greater wrongs than you have
ever been called upon to bear. What
ever you do, do not sulk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

THE interesting topic Of worlds pop
ulation is being discussed on the basis
OF abundant facts furnished by the
latest compilations. So large a pro-
portion OF the statistics thus obtained
must necessarily consist OF clear guess
ing. with wide difference Of opinion
among the guessers, that the deduc-
lions from them must in their turn,
be allowed q margin. For instance
the population OF the Chinese empire
is variously estimated at from $50.
900. 600 to 430. 900. 600. Even in coun-
tries where periodical official census
is taken, the result as we know in the
United States to our chagrin, must be
taken with h grain OF salt The COM
pliers OF the worlds census have ar.
rived ut an estimate OF l.4S0. 000 600
as the total population. ,.-.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

As FAR as space Is concerned the
whole population OF Europe might in
wade our shores without inconvenience
to themselves or us. This assurance
ought not to be needed when we re-
member the vast unsettled plains that
lie to the south and west and
the millions OF untitled acres In
our Northwest Still it is comfort
ing 70 have our convictions fortified
with statistics and these figures go
far to prove that the people OF the
United States have not as yet nor will
have for generations to come cause
Tor apprehension on the'score Of being
crowded out
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02
WHALEBoNE.
A Popular Misoonceptlon OF What This
Article In.

A Popular Misconception OF What This
Article In.
Owing to a popular misconceptior
this substance whose more appropri-
ate name is ..beleen" has been called
''bone" while it really contains no
bone whatever In Its composition. l,
resembles rather a number OF hardened
hairs. cemented together by a sorl
OF gum Chemically 1t consists OF
basis OF albumen hardened by phos-
phate OF lime. the latter. however In
very small quantity. 1t takes the
place OF teeth in certain species Of
whales especially the Greenland and
Southern whale.
A full grown Greenland whale yields
about ton OF the substance says the
Kansas City Journal The whaling
vessels usually bring it In pieces oil
ten or twelve blades each. but some
times II the voyage is long. the SAIL
ors have time to strip off each blade
and divest it OF its hairs. In prepar-
ing them for use the blades are cleaned
aud softened by boiling for about two
hours; while still hot they are fixed
In large wooden vices and shaved In
10 the required sizes. w i.
These slices or strips are dried
smooth by steel scrapers and pol
ished with either emery or dry quick
lime Besides its original usage II
stfffening corsets and the waists o.
ladies' dresses, whalebone or baleen Il
employed in making walking sticks.
snuff boxes. covering telescopes and
whip handles and even making some
kinds OF artificial flowers The fibers
detached in slicing the blades are
used instead OF bristles in cheaI
brushes and sometimes instead Of hal
In st6ffing mattresses
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

ENTHUSIASM springs from the mag
nation. and self-sacrifice from the
heart oWomen are. therefore moro
heroic than men. All nations have in
their annals some Of. these miracles Of
patriotism. OF which woman is the in
strument In the hands OF God.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02
,rhe Flo,yery k,ngdom.

III a Chinaman wants you to stay to
dinner he gives no invitation; IL he
does not he requests you to remain.
Servants receive no pay in China
Z To revenge himself on his enemy
Chinaman hangs himself on his neigh
boris door The law then executes
the whole family.
No bank failures have occurred in
China for 900 years. For failure
the officers must lose their heads =
Harper's Young People.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

WHEN book raises your spirit and
inspires you with noble and courage
GUS feelings seek for no other rule to
Judge the event by; 1t is good and
made by good workman.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

therer' said the master; Jack Balea
be listenin' to the lisson Will yer
I'm listening. sir" said the boy.
.I.istenin. is It'll" exclaimed the mas
ter; then It's listenin' wild one ear ye
are. an atm poi wild the other"-
ArQOnaut
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02
prevalence Of slang.

Sad-Eyed Compositor-Wot gentle
man can spare me few quotesp
Foreman See here, Slug Is that's
the sixth time you've asked for quotes
In Eve minutes. Whatever setting
anyway ~ .
Slug 13- Well. the rules OF the
paper says quote all slang and I've
got n take OF the baseball editor's
copy. Chicago Times
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02
Insurance Hem.

Merchant Here you are again.
and three weeks ago yesterday i
kicked you down the stairs and into
the street" Insurance agent-.Why,
what wonderful memory you have
got! had forgotten all about it BY
the way. our company offers more in
ducements than any other company in
New York, /" etc. Em ,f.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

Mrs.. swackhammsr Makes Her Hus-
baud Pull Down His Vest.
Mr.. Swackhammer came down the
stairs in three jumps and one tumble
and rushed out to the family sitting
room with blood In his eye and the
Chicago Tribune reports the conse-
Quences.
..Alyira" he demanded. have you
been doing anything with that brown
velvet vest Of miner
1 d Eyes Lemuel. ''replied Mrs Swack-
hammer placidly Il gave. it to a
poor old man that came along this
| morning" a
You did did youp How would
you like It, Mrs. Swackhammer. II ]
should give away your garments to
the first old woman that happens
alongp"
III you find any old garment of
mine that has been lying around the
house for year or two In everybody's
way, Lemuel you are welcome TO give
it to the first person that asks for it "
That vest madame cost me
$3.50"
"And you wore it for nearly two
straight years"
Haven't you dresses in this house
that you've had for more ,than six
| years?" GG
Yea but I've always made them
over. You never showed any symp-
toms Of wanting to make that vest
over"
MIR. Swackhammer did not seem TO
be getting any advantage. N the argu-
ment but he made another 9tfempt
The material in that vest .AlvirA"
he said was just as good as.'ever
| Il have bureau drawer. half full
| OF better velvet than iteverFwas Lem
uel We didn't need it for the ma
! terial. Il 6A
1T was q shame to. throw away
such Q vest anyhow"
Il didn't throw 1t away. ! gave it
away, l told you to a poor old man
who looked as II he needed it."
How could a poor old man, II he's
got any taste about him. dress up to
fine velvet vestp"
He could keep his coat buttoned
over 1t dear"
Mr.. Swackhammer wasn't making
any Roadway. He started of on an
other tack.
"How did you know i wouldn't
want to wear it again some timer"
Il know OF no way of judging the
future except by the past. You hadn't
| worn 1t for six month";"
1t hadn't begun to wear out
| There wasn't break in it anywhere"
1T was getting worn In the back. p"
| There wasn't hole in it"
Yes there was. dear"
Then, Mr. Swackhammer became
| excited.
| Il tell you, Alvira" he exclaimed,
smphatically. 1t hadn't hole any
| whera"
..And tell you. Lemuel ithad more
than one" -c&g
'Where" he demanded.
1.-The arm-holes dear" said Mrs.
Swackhammer, sweetly.
| And Mr.. Swackhammer slammed
the door behind him and went down
the steps outside in two jumps and
one profane expletive.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

NATURE initiates herself A grain
thrcyn into good ground brings forth
fruit; principle thrown into good
mind brings forth fruit Everything
is created and conducted by the came
master; the root the branch. the fruits
the principles the consequences.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02
One Way.

Mrs Bingo-My dear I've grown
SO thin lately that I shall have TO get
some new gowns
Bingo-Great heavens! You know
how poor | am. Isn't there any way
you can get fat againp
Mrs. Bingo-You might send me TO.
Florida. Cloak Review
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02
Didn't Correspond.

Are you one OF papa's relationsP''
the in1uisitive little girl asked.
Yes" replied her uncle.
You don't look very thin"
'Of course not Why did you think
l shouldr'
"Aunty said yesterday that mamma
end papas relations were strained. -
Washington Star.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02

HE that will not permit his wealth
to do any good to others while he is
living prevents 1t from doing any
good to himself when he Is dead. and
by an egotism that is suicidal and has
q double edge outs himself of from
the truest pleasure here and the high
est happiness hereafter. % I && q
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-04-02
The Score, Plu. Ca.h Down.

Guest indignantly - Il presume
that you do not know that I am Con-
gresham Longnecker. and"
Clerk-''The secret is safe with me,
sir; rates 81 in advance. with or with
out baggage. New York Truth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
SOCKLESS STATESMAN.
Your Uncle Jerry Gets in His Flint
Work on Both Parties.
YIELDS HIS WIND EFFEgTUALLY.
The Dominant Parties Arraignsd for Working a
New Reciprocity Arrangement - The
New DOOrkeeper Was Not Ap-
pointed Anyway.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February H.
The Farmers Alliance arraigned the
Democratic and Republican parties In
the House to-day on the charge OF ex-
travagance in public expenditures, and
insisted that the leading parties were
ignoring the practical legislation OF the
session in order to provide lucrative po-
sitions for favored henchmeu of the
dominant parties. Representative
Simpson, OF Kansas, whose sobriquet OF
"The Sockless Statesman" has given
him national reputation, was the man
to prefer these charges against the DOM
inant parties, and his speech was one OF
the most amusing and exciting incidents
OF the day.
The question OF expenditures came
up under a resolution reported by the
Committee on Accounts, to appoint Wal
ter f. Halleck, an ex-Union veteran, to
the position of Assistant Doorkeeper OF
the House. After two or three Demo-
Gratis and one or two Republicans had
favored the resolution in speeches, pay
ing high tribute to Maj. Halleck, Mr..
Simpson took the floor.
at appears" said Mr.. Simpson, that
legislation is lost sight OF in this attempt
to inaugurate new system OF recl-
procity. Laughter. The Democratic
and Republican parties have adopted q
new reciprocity in this House in voting
each other additional employees. Why,
Mr.. Speaker, have constituent OF
my own here from the State OF Kansas
who has done more for this country In
regard to valuable services rendered In
the war OF the rebellion than any man
recommended to position in this Con-
gress. Laughter. He actually saved
the army of Gensral Pope from de-
struction in 1862, and saved the city Of
Washington from capture by the rebel
army. [Great laughter.
Notwithstanding this fact Mr..
Speaker, have been unable to obtain
even q messengers position for that
man, simply because he does not belong
to the party in power; simply because
he is neithera Democrat nor Republican.
Laughter and applause. Yet the
great Congress Of the United States
has been consuming time two or three
days together in making positions for
some men because Of the fact that mem
bers on one side or the other want to
get their friends in Office. APP
plause. So you have gone on until
the whole city Of Washington Is
besieged by a hungry horde Of political
partisans who are anxious to reach
down into the pockets Of the taxpayers,
and take their money to pay political
followers and friends for political ser
vices" [Great applause and laughter.
Mr.. Simpsons speech was interrupted
by frequent cries Of "put him on the
roll" "amend the resolution" she
saved the UnioD," but the speech Of the
gentleman from Kansas had the effect
Of overwhelming defeating the resolu-
tion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
Er-MaYor Pearson,s Case.

PrrrsBURG, PA, February l1.-At the
conclusion OF Mayor Wyman's trial, the
case against ex.Mayor Richard L. Pearson,
of Allegheny, for embezzlement, was
taken up. 1t is alleged that Mr.. Pearson
on April /, 1890. while Mayor, received
1924. and converted il to his own use. This
money was collected from the county for
police duty.
The principal witness called was Mayors s
Clerk Hunneshagan. who occupied the
stand the greater part of the session. He
testified that money was paid to otncers
to whom it belonged as fees, and that
in no case did any of it pass
into .he hands of the mayor. He could
not say whether or not the Mayor knew
that the officers were getting warrants in
his name. The witness signed the mayors
name TO the warrants, but no one gave
him authority to do so. II was the custom.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
MAYOR wYMAN GUILTY.
The Verdict Causes CONSERVATION Among
Allegheny Ofice Holders.

PITTsBURG, PA, February l1.-Tbis
morning the jury In the extortion case
against Mayor James G.. Wyman, OF
Allegheny City, brought in verdict OF
guilty on the first and second counts OF
the the indictment. The verdict was
reached late last night, but was not an
nounced until the opening Of court this
morning.
When 1t was read Mayor Wyman be-
came deathly pale, and was taken to a
seat by his friends. When he recov-
cred he had nothing 10 say. The pen
atty for eXtortion on each count is $500
fine and one years Imprisonment, or
both at the discretion of the court.
Court also orders his removal from of
fee as part OF the punishment
The verdict caused a sensation gen.
orally in the court room. There we're
a number OF Allegheny county office
holders in there, and when they heard
that their official head was guilty,
many felt uneasy, and said so. Ex-
Mayor Richard T. Pearson, who was
present with ex-Chief Kirschler, was
almost as deeply affected as Mayor
Wyman, for the Commonwealth claims
that the evidence against the ex-Mayor
Is exactly similar in character to that
which convicted Mr.. Wyman.
There is a charge OF embezzlement
still pending against the latter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
WAS AN AWFUL CRUSH.
The Biggest Reception Held at the
White House Lately.
LIKE CLEVELAND DAYS,
When All Washington Turned Out to Pay Their
Respects 10 the Queenly Mistress Of the Pres
idenfs MansiOn-MrS GOf Leaves
Her Diamonds in the Jam.
Special 7slsram to the Regi,ter.


WASHINGTON, D. c., February IL
The Presidents reception to the army
and navy, last night, was attended
by an immense crowd. 1t was the worst
crush known at White House recep-
ton since the days when the whole
town used to turn out to see Mrs. Cleve-
land. A line OF carriages a quarter OF
mile long strung out of the White
House grounds down Pennsylva-
mia avenue to Fifteenth street,
and down Fifteenth street to the
south front OF the Treasury
Department. Some Of the people who
came in carriages had to wait in their
vehicles two and three hours before
they could get into the White House.
The line of people on foot who wanted
to shake hands with the President was
fully as long as the line OF carriages.
Some Of these people stood in line Tor
three hours. 1t was IL o'clock before
the last Of the handshakers got
into the White House. So
dense was the crowd that many
ladies had their dresses almost torn oil.
Several ladies, exhausted by long stand
ing and by being packed like sardines
40 ~
in a box, tainted when they got into the
close atmosphere of the White House.
Other ladies lost valuable iewelry,
which was torn from them by the NOV
Ing crowd. The severest loss Of this
kind was sustained by West Virginia
lady, Mrs. Mary Golf, Of Clarks6urg.
Mrs. COT had on her arm very costly
diamond bracelet, containing a number
OF stones. After getting into the White
House and while standing in the crush
in the dressing room, there was sud
den movement in the crowd. Some
one jostled roughly against Mrs.
Goff and something sharp came In
contact with her bracelet. When she
drew her arm up to see what damage
had been done, she found the setting OF
the bracelet broken and two of the
largest diamonds gone. They were
very fine stones and were worth be-
tween four and five hundred dollars.
Mrs. Goff as soon as it could be done
had the place where she had been
standing searched, but no trace OF the
missing stones could be found.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
SULLIVAN And MAHER
To Fight for S45,OOO, Provided Aahsr
Whips FitNimmOnS.
AGREEMENT INFORMALLY SIGNED
The Metropolitan Clubs Agent Followed Sullivan
Over the Country TIL He Got His sigma
ture-Sallivan Thinks He Can Do
the Irish Boy in IS Minutes

CHICAGO, February ll.-A private
communication, bearing the signature
of John L. Sullivan. received by per-
sonal friend of the King Pin slugger
here In Chicago to-day, states that Sui
iivan on February attached his name
TO articles of agreement TO tight with
FIVE ounce gloves, Queensbury rules,
with Peter Maher for apurse OF $4,000,
before the Metropolitan Club. OF New Or
leans, and a side bet OF $4,000, some
time during August next provided
Maher whips Eitzsimmons.
Sullivan does not underrate the Irish
boy in thu least, and says he thinks he
will do him In less than fifteen minutes.
Sullivan's theatrical engagement ex-
pIres next June, and he will then 90
into training Immediately on the cx-
piration thereof OF some point near New
Orleans.
That the Metropolitan's agents have
been exerting themselves 10 secure the
champions signature 70 set OF condi-
tional articles, TO hold good only In the
event OF Maher winning against Fltz-
simmons, leaked out to-day, when the
fact became known that the agent had
stuck TO Sulivan's side all the way
from the coast to Ogden and Salt Lake.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
A QUEER CASE.
A Promising Young Mans Rash Attempt
at Suicide.
s--g.

n man @NssSA.
at Suicide.
Special 7eIscrem TO tbs REGISTER.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, February IL
Virgil Polling, aged twenty, who has
been in the city some time in the en-
ploy Of different establishments,
started for his home at Romney, w. Va,
in company with Senator f. L. Flour
noy, and when but short distance
from this place went into the dressing
room of the coach and took a quantity
Of poison.
He left a note for the conductor,
stating where he could be found. Upon
opening the door Of the closet he found
Polling lying on the floor in an uncon-
scious condition. The train was stopped
at Bancroft and Po,ing was taken off.
Medical attention was given, and at a
late hour tonight he is reported In a
fair way to recover.
Polling is a son of the Clerk Of the
Circuit Court of Hampshire county, and
comes from a good family. About three
weeks ago the would-6e suicide, while
descending flight of steps in this city,
fell and sustained injuries, and his
friends now say that he has at times
since appeared as though his mind was
affected, and that doubtless this was
the cause Of the attempted suicide.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
USED THE VICTIMS NAME.
Miss Mitchell CorrespoDded With Pitts
burg Man Under Freda Wards Name.

PITTsBURG. PA, February lit has
Just been developed that Miss Alice
Mitchell, the Memphis, Tenn, girl who
murdered her friend, Freda Ward, has
been carrying on correspondence with
Thomas l.. Roger, young mau OF this
city, for six months, under the name OF
her victim. Young Roger came to Pitt' :
burg from West Virginia last spring,
and having plenty OF time on his hands,
advertised in a matrimonial paper Tor a
young lady correspondent.
Among the answers was one from
Miss Mitchell, who gave Miss Wards
name. Roger never knew he was cor
responding with Miss Mitchell until
after the tragedy. The day before the
murder was committed Roger answered
Miss Mitchell's last letter, which bad
been received few days previous. He
addressed IT as usual to Miss Freda
Ward. The letter arrived on the day OF
the murder and was turned over TO the
police.
At the request OF the Memphis au-
thorities Roger sent her last letter 10
Chief of Police Davis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
The Search Ended.

NEW YORK. February 1.-THE search
for the missing in the ruins Of the Hotel
Roval is ended. Every portion OF the
ruins has been searched ana Chlef Glcquet
saws there is no more bodies IN Tue r@uLuS. @
SS,-sTteen bodies in all have been taken
S,,r, the ruins. seven have been identified
aD5 rem vet remain unknown and unclsim-
81 AZ the morgue. Four Of those Identified
6ave been removed by friends and thirteen
bo5ies stiIl await final disposition. Pro
DTietor Meares has expressed an opinion
hat there must be three more bodies IN the
Two more bodies, recovered from
nina of the Hotel Royal, were identi-
fed at the morgue as those OF Kate
Reilly. 10 years, single, and Robert A.
Burgess, of Brooklyn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-12
d. Onrtl. Case ContInued.

SAN Francisco, GALA, February IL
c,sI,eraI witnesses testified in the Curtis
case today regarding the identification Oh
the dead policeman. Philip Allen, VINO
was Deputy Coroner on september
- testifed to the finding OF
r;stol and club on Grants body. Ihe
hammer OF the pistol was resting on an
oLi,ps' ,,.1.s loaded. The prosecution hero an
rOnnced that with the exception o. one
I,'jtDesS who is III, their testimony was in.
Tbs defense then asked for continuance
of tbe case until Monday next, which was
c,y.ontad