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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
OLD "JlM CROW"
How Rice Introduced This Unique Char
acter to the Stage.

How Rice introduced This Unique Char.
acter to the Stage.
In the early twenties Thomas Dart
mouth Rice first entered upon his theat-
rical career by doing little negro bits, y
between the acts of plays, says the
writer in the Boston Herald. While in
Louisville the theater at which he per-
formed looked out back upon an old
stable yard, around which there was
constantly lounging an old, decrepit
slave named Jim Crow, who was SO
frightfully deformed as to appear inhu-
man. His left shoulder sloped off from
the neck in way that would indicate
that the bone had been inverted. His
lower limbs were dreadful]y distorted,
the left knee being huge bony knot
larger than his head, which caused him
to move about with a pitiful, yet ludi-
crous, hobble 49,. ..<.%.-.
This forlorn darby was in the habit
OF grooming a queer old tune, and desig-
mated the close Of each verse by taking
peculiar STEP rockin de heel'' Rice
closely watched this unconscious per-
former, and conceived the idea of pro-
ducing similar stage character, which,
he felt assured, would "take' wonder
fully. Accordingly, he made up precise
~ as the original and appeared upon a
Louisville stage singing score of hui
morous verses to the air-slightly
changed and quickened-of the poor,
wretched cripple. The audience received
this innovation with bursts of applause,
encoring him dozen times the first
night. And thus Jim Crow Jumped
into fame and Immortality. ..~.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
A WAITER WHO LOST MONEY.
He Intrnded Upon Conversation and
Didn't Get . Tip.

He Intrnded Upon Conversation and
Didn't Get . Tip.
From their conversation they were
evidently uncle and niece, and the lat
ter was from the country. Her gown.
was trimmed with many ribbons, and
it bore the unmistakable stamp of the
rural dressmaker.
Notwithstanding that fact, she was
good to look upon, and her interest in
everything around her was vigorous and
broad. They found table in restau-
rant in the Tenderloin not far from the
intersection Of Broadway and Sixth ave-
nue. at the dinner hour.
Eyes, I" said the uncle, st have been
here long enough to become pretty
thorough New Yorker, y and then he
ordered a modest dinner. 9sThis is one
of the bang up restaurants, and you'll
always find first rate people here. My
boarding house is bang up, but this
beats it all hollow
The niece Strengthened out a ribbon
and then looked around in an embar-
raised way. She was struggling with a
question. AS if the suggestion were al
together improbable she asked:
"Did you ever see Jay Gould?''
"Sure have,'' he answered; ''lots
and lots Of times
"Did you ever see Mr.. Vanderbilt?'
'Cornele?" said the uncle inquiring
~. eyes, indeed. When boarded up
town, I used to see Cornele nearly every
day."
"What did he look like?" asked the
niece, beginning to feel the Importance
Of dining with a New York uncle who
had seen millionaires.
"Why, Cornele Vanderbilt is one man
in thousand,' said the uncle, putting
up with pride. 'tHe is a tall, fine look
ing man with heavy black beard. You
would know him in any crowd for a
man of Importance. He wears his hair
long and''-
"Pardon, m'sieur," interrupted the
waiter, who had begun to serve the soup,
and who had stopped in surprise as the
city uncle began to describe Cornelius
Vanderbilt. "Pardon, m 'sieur, but I
hat had re honor to serf Meester Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt, and you make ices mis-
take. He is not beeg, and he has not re
black whiskers, full beard, so. He is
one''-
"Just bring me large spoon, wait
er," interrupted the uncle. AS the wait
or got out Of earshot he said: 'You see,
haven't seen Cornelius Vanderbilt
since I moved down town. He's changed
good deal since then, and 7 have heard
that his whiskers had been trimmed
The waiter didn't have another op-
portunity to intrude in the conversation,
and he received no tip.-New York Sun.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
The Influence of Persia.

To understand the relation of Mussul-
man rule to religious and intellectual
freedom we must note the influence Of
the conquest Of Persia on the Arab
mind. When the invaders took the cap
ital city Of Khosru, they did not know
the value of booty. Some offered to ex-
change gold for silver, and others mis-
took camphor for sulphur They came
like swarms of half starved locusts to
devour the land. They were banditti of
the desert, with no culture but the in
SEPARATION Of the clans. The only idea of
government in these tribes was the
leadership Of age and valor, as repre-
sented in the sheik, with a natural mix
ture OF hereditary respect. On the death
Of Mohammed they broke into rebellion.
Islam really came on the world like a
fierce descent Of desert clans on their foes.
Mohammed's ideal of government
was just to send his governors through
Arabia to establish Islam and then to
collect tribute from the poor in camels
and sheep; also as plumber to meet the
expense Of his campaign. Under these
circumstances it was an absolute neces-
sity for the founders Of the Mussulman
empire in the east to adopt in the main
the financial and administrative expert
ence Of their more cultured subjects.
Arabic names, customs, language, rites,
penetrated. the empire, but under their
external forms appeared the native
ideas and methods. Persians were the
leaders and shapers of Islamic culture.
The simple Arabs learned of these
larger brains and more sensuous mag
nations, music, architecture, sculpture,
philosophy, wine and fine apparel. Per-
slams were the real founders and teach
ers Of the great academic clubs and
schools. - Johnson's "Oriental Reli,
gions -':.~-. ~-:-~~
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
He JUST STANDS STILL
That e His business, and He Makes Fun
For the Crowd

For the Crowd.
Any man can have lots Of fun in this
world if he only knows how to start ont
for it. No hard work is necessary This
is proved by the fact that the man who
probably furnishes more fun for himself
and other folks than any single individ-
ual on or off the stage doesn' t do SIM
gle thing but stand still
Probably every man, woman and child
! in Chicago has seen standing in front Of
big business house at the corner Of
Clark and Madison streets tall, we'll
built colored man, wearing bottle
green coachman s livery, white helmet
and white gloves. His name is Alphonso
Costello He was formerly a member Of
the city police force and has been pri-
yate detective and a constable. His duty
now is really only to attract attention
to the house where he is employed and
to act as usher to patrons who come in
carriages.
Some men would get mighty tired
and lonesome with nothing to do but
stand in front of big store all day, but
~ on his hands and he feels the need Of
recreation, he strikes statuesque posi-
ton and fixes his eye on the advertise
ment OF sure death to cockroaches'
sign across the street.
The attitude never fails to attract the
attention of passersby. AS soon as one
person stops to satisfy himself whether
"it'' is a statue Or a real, live man the
fun begins. Everybody else stops to look
too. The comments Of the crowd make
no impression on the figure standing be-
fore it. Then the more inquisitive-an and
that doesn't bar the gentler sex-begin
poking with parasols or their fingers
''to see if the thing will move.''
Alphonso catches his breath and an
other crowd. He repeats the trick may
be 20 times day, and it always works
to his satisfaction and that Of the clerks
inside. Chicago Inter Ocean. 49,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11

p NEW JERSEY POKER STORY.


Division of the Stakes.
a straight flush in the great Ameri-
can game of draw poker is such rarity
that the person holding it is regarded as.
one of the most fortunate and blessed Of
mortals. Devotees of that game will
peruse the following story with incredu-
! lily, but its absolute authenticity can.
be verified by at least ten thoroughly
reliable Witnesses a party Of four play
ers entered a place not a thousand miles.
from Summit one night not long age
and prepared to enjoy few hours Of
recreation at their favorite game. An.
other game in progress at the time was
full, SO the four players were obliged to
start at an adjoining table.
The jack pot came around, each Of
the four players filled in. and the game.
proceeded. The cards, regulation pack,
90 cards, We're cut by the player to the.
right OF the dealer and dealt out in the
regular manner The first player to the
left of the dealer opened the Jack pot, =
and each succeeding player in turn
raised. The limit was l @ cents, and the
players are usually light bettors, SO
that the raising and lively chipping in
before the draw created considerable
surprise. When the dealer prepared to
serve the cards for the draw, each of the
players stood '.pat, and the betting
again started.
When each of the players had Clipped
in $40, it was decided to stop the bet
ting, as that amount had never before
been wagered on game in the place,
and none Of the players could afford to
risk greater amount When the hands
were shown, some Of the players almost
succumbed to heart disease, for there
lay four straight fushes, one Of each
suit and all running from four to eight.
The pot was divided, and the cards
we're carefully put away in a case to be
preserved as a reminder Of the greatest
poker hands ever held in this section
and probably in the United States
Summit IN. J.. Record.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
A Small Business Building.

The distinction Of being the smallest
business establishment in this city is
claimed for a diminutive Georgia pine
building at 85A East Houston street,
where is located a candy, fruit and soda
water business. The structure is fitted
tightly between two towering brick
walls and covers an alleyway surface
which had not hitherto been considered
susceptible Of util ization. The cost Of
the tiny place was $50, and it rents
for $500 year. It's actual measure
ments are feet 4 inches front, / feet
deep and 8 feet high. lew York Her.
AID
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
No Heaven For the UnmarrIed.

An unmarried man or woman of mar
riageable age is something that is rarely
seen in the Fiji islands The reason Of
this is not far to seek. The natives be-
ieve that # a person dies while il an
unmarried state his or her soul is
doomed to wander about through end
less ages Of eternity in an intermediate
region between heaven and hades. AT
the erd Of each moon they are allowed
10 lock into heaven, but are never per
mitted to enter. st. Louis Republic.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
A. TRUE HERO.
Though Complete Physical Wreck, a Chi
cago Man Lives For Others.

Though Complete Physical Wreck, q Chi
cago Man Lives For Others.
Eighteen years physical wreck, laid
upon his back, with the principal joints
OF the body as rigid as iron, and yet
with brain as bright and active and
useful as many Of the most active men
Of Chicago, describes the condition of
one whom we often see as we pass his
office window. He is lawyer and has
quite good paying business, although
to see him you would wonder how he
could hold pen. He is the editor of a
paper called The Cripples' Friend, which
is bright and CHEEKY. He is the head of
a society for the relief of the needy, but
especially cripples, by raising funds for
them and getting suitable employment
and places Of usefulness suited to each
case. He is also attorney for some soci-
city that seeks the enforcement of law
and the protection Of innocent people
from imposition, and he is ready to as
sist the churches in their work and do
good in all directions.
This man is al example Of what a
Christian can do under difficulties by
the grace of God. Many would say that
they could do nothing, but depend on
others to be fed and cared for as babes
But not SO with this man. He not only
maintains himself, but makes himself a
blessing all around. With no hope of
ever rising from his cot, except as lifted
by other hands, he patiently works and
waits for the coming of his Lord. How
many there are who, with strong,
healthy bodies, use their powers only to
drown their souls in destruction and
perdition !-Christian Instructor.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
Servants who win Not Take Tips.


The servants in we'll ordered Japa-
nese household are the most deferential
beings alive Every time they bring you
a cup Of tea or come to remove dish at
dinner or breakfast, they will kneel
and bow until their foreheads touch the
floor. Nor will any Of them accept a
fee. The other night, as we left the
residence of the Japanese gentleman
where we had been taking dinner, one
Of his servants piloted us through the
grounds to the gate, where our carriage
was waiting, and attempted to give
him small coin. When I offered it, he
clasped his hands together and made a
very low bow, keeping his head down
until the carriage started. Chicago
Record
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
Mrs. Laudenschaegcr
$500 Reward

We will pay the above reward for any
case of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, sick
Headache Indigestion, Constipation or
Costiveness we cannot cure with Weit's
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the direc-
tions are strictly complied with. They
are purely Vegetable, and never tail to
give satisfaction. Sugar Coated. Large
boxes, 25 cents. Beware of counterfelts
and limitations. The genuine manufac-
tured only be The John G. Vest Compa-
nv, Chicago, Ill. O. M. Olson Druggist
Sale Act, New Ulm MINI.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
Fishermen,s Queer Ways.

Fishermen have queer customs A
few years ago the fishermen of Preston,
Lancashire, used actually to go fishing
on Sunday. It seems incredible, but
they did. A clergyman Of the town used
to preach against this Sabbath desecra-
ton and pray that they might catch no
fish. And they did notl But they found
out how to make his prayers Of no avail
The fishermen used to make little
effigy of the parson in rags and put this
small guy up their chimneys. While
his reverence was slowly smoked and
consumed, the flsh bit like anything =
London Fishing Gazette.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
Single Mon Chastfsed.

Plato condemned the single men to a
fine, and in Sparta they were driven at
stated times to the temple Of Hercules
BY the women, who there drilled them
IN true military style.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11

Logwood is the marrow Of peculiar
tree in the West Indies. It is shipped in
long, thick pieces Of firm, heavy, dark,
red wood. It is split up and moisteneds
by water or acid for use.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
Married = Foreigner.

So old Brown is married at last?''
Yes, and 9 :furriner, 'eard =
"A foreigner? No, an English lady.
Oh, i card as 'ow she was a Ia,
tai. london Judy.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11

In the year 1868, Mr.. J. R. Watkins first began
the manufacture of DR.. Wards Liniment. For
years he struggled along with limited means,
striving with all his powers and at times despair
ing of success, but at last established a living,
paying business, and made the name 'Dr. Ward's'
a household word in thousands of homes. Dur
ing all these long years of toling and waiting,
MI. Watkins little thought that men could be
found SO lost to every principle of right and
Justice as to undertake to despoil him of his bus
mess, and themselves to attempt to harvest the
fruits of his lifelong labors. However, in this
matter, he learned that he was mistaken. In
various parts of the country, sprang up bogus
agents offering medicines said to be Dr. Wards or
''just as good as DR.. Wards" frequently leading
customers into thinking they had the genuine
article. Therefore, in order to protect his busl-
ness and the public from being imposed upon,
Mr.. Watkins bought from Richard Ward, the
worldwide right to use his name as trade
mark for full line of medicines, and caused the
same to be registered in the u. 5. Patent Office
No. 1856. ~s-s-s--,~
All customers are hereby cautioned to see that
a DR.: WI mA ARb!G1 Watkins and "Winona'
are blown In every bottle and printed on every
wrapper, and take no base and dangerous SUBJ
THE :. r. WATKINS MEDICAL COMPANY,
Sole and only Successors to ]. R. WATKINS and
RICHARD WARD,
Winona, MINI.
G.. F. Thayer is agent for Brown Co.,
MINI. Wait tor him.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
Sehuebe' -

MEAT MARKET
The best place in the city for fresh
meats, sausagcs, hams, lards and the like.
We make it a point to satisfy the public.
Highest Price always paid for Hides and
Live Stock. Hog day, every Monday at
the depot stock yards.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
: 3ueklen s Arniea Salya.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. It is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money efunded. Price IS cents per
OK. For sale by O. M. Olsen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11

The old reliable 2 Dr. Sage,s Catar1i,
Remedy has been sold for thirty years. Has.
cured thousanlis, sUiU cxrs Iost.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-09-11
Tourist Excursion Rates.

IUU11nu .u1Cu1S1Ou 1GdL6S.
The North Western Line is now sell
ling excursion tickets at reduced rates to
the principal summer resorts of the Uni
ted States. For tickets and full infor-
nation apply to Agents Chicago s. Nor.b
Western R'y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-11

intelligence, patriotism and gratitude.
But a nobler sentiment is animating
the heart OF the old North State. 1t is
the sentiment Of love, and she rears
that monument high, clear and
inspiring in its majestic proportions
when she donates to this cause. There
is duty here for the State. 1t is duty
born of the evil time in which we live
the duty to give equality Of oppor-
tunity to the orphan sons and daugh-
tiers of the old North State.
OF the many inventions with which
the wizard of Menlo Park has as
tonished the world, the most wonder :
full is the kinetoscope. That is Edison's
masterpiece. His theories and inven-
tions are almost beyond the grasp of
men. He has chained the lightning
which he garnered in summer clouds
and stored it for mans useful purposes.
His mechanical invention by means
Of which the human voice may be
preserved and reproduced was indeed
a marvel. But the kinetoscope sur
passes that in wonder aud amazement
BY it motion is photographed and
sound secured. The words and gestures,
the force and form of the orator can be
photographed, stored away, and ages
hence be reproduced. The feet racer,
the swift moving train, the gentle
waving bough, the whisper of love and
the acclaim of JOY each casts its shadow
on the lens. l wish for such an instru-
ment here to-day in these buildings.
l would catch in it the happy voice OF
grateful childhood-grateful for food
and raiment, bed and shelter, grateful
for being lifted to a higher, better,
nobler plane of life. would photo
graph the health and bloom upon the
cheeks of these 2oo-health and bloom
that often followed and supplanted
the paleness of want and sorrow. l
would picture these Grand Officers
and Masons, these officials and citizens
who have honored us with their pres
ence and who glory in individual as
we'll as in State support of this institu-
tion. With my instrument charged
with the grand panorama of giant oak,
magnificent structure, spacious grove,
cooling shade, joyous children, gener-
Gus people, would visit every ham,
let in North Carolina and warm the
hearts OF the people by the reproduc-
ton. But one result could follow such
an exhibition. The Oxford Orphan
Asylum would become the dearest
cause of all good North Carolinians.
God speed the day when this institu-
ton will be above the petty filings Of
the politician and above the selfish
opposition of the pretended philantLro
pist, and when all men of every creed
will admit that there is here a work
for the State to perform.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-11
A Word to Girls.

Girls. you must remember that to
plant, draw, sing, play or dance are
all nice accomplishments, but you
must also recollect that in the course
of human events you may be called
upon to fill a sphere where you can
not paint eatable loafs of bread, allay
thirst by song, lull hungry man to
sleep with sonata, no matter how we'll
it is executed, or dance your partner
into good humor if his dessert was
pricinpally dough. All accomplish
ments are desirable, but none are more
essential than practical knowledge
of household duties, this is one of the
essentials in your education that is OF
primary, not secondary, importance,
and no young woman's education is
complete without a good training in
household duties.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-11
Power of the Press,
Augusta Chronicle.I

1t is not too much to say that the
development of modern civilization
has been assisted by no agent SO
powerful as the newspaper and the
progress of all trade enterprises and
inventions which has distinguished this
century, and more especially the last
generation, has been accelerated by
no means more efectual than news
paper advertising. The advertisement
brings together the seller and the
buyer, the supply and the demand as
in former times and to comparatively
limited extent they were brought by
the fairs and market day. By thus
facilitating and vastly increasing their
means of communication, it has helped
to reduce prices, to stimulate the
competition and emulation from which
comes improvement in production and
to multiply the demand for the
materials and the appliances which
contribute to the advancement Of
civilization.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-07-11
Keep Out Of Debt.

Every man who would get on in
this world should avoid debt, as far
as possible. From the very outset of
his career he should resolve to live
within his income, however small it
may be. The art of living easily as
to money is very simple: pitch your
scale of living one degree below your
means. Many a man dates his down.
fall from the day he began borrowing
money. Avoid the first obligation,
for that incurred, others follow, one
necessitating the other; then follow
pretexts, excuses and lies, till all sense
of shame is lost, the whole life becomes
a failure, and the debtor in despair
finally resolves to live by indirect
robbery and falsehood. If you wish
to succeed in this world, and live a
happy life with a clear conscience,
avoid debt.