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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
t,ccntiyo for Good Roads.

The pleasure drivers of township
In Huntington county have made 1t q
rule for the past two years to present a
gold watch and chain to the road super
visors of the townships for keeping the
roads in good repair. a Mr.. Allison
and his successor, Thaddeus 5. Jackson,
have each been the recipient of gold
watches and chains. This is new
thing for public road supervisors, but |.
very common thing for railroad section
supervisors to receive n prize every
wear for the best sections Of road beds
in each division of the Pennsylvania
railroad. This action on the part of
the officials make it an incentive for
good work and good roads beds.-Meda
(Pa.) Ledger.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
THE CONVICT PROBLEM.
1t Can BE Solved by Employing Prisoners
In Road Construction.

1t Can BE Solved by Employing Prisoners
In Road Construction.
The convict labor question is very
knotty problem that is still waiting for
solution.
II knocks at the door of nearly every
state capital, during each session of the
legislature, but is usually turned away
with promise of more consideration
at some future time.
The good roads problem is also ques
ton of importance in the land. In some
localities one of these problems is per-
mitted to solve the other. Two birds
arc killed with one stone.
That the present mode Of employing
convicts is very unsatisfactory is proved
by the unsettled condition of the ques-
ton in nearly every state where it is
qone. The following is from n recent
issue of the Dayton (O.) Herald
The Ohio penitentiary seems TO suffer
from the general business depression The
annual report of the board OF managers
shows that in 1925 the surplus OF earnings
over expenses was s3l .079: in 1894, the de-
nett OF earnings was 1919. and in 1925 the
deficit of earnings was SIS. 46l %. The board
OF about $4,000, among them the passage
OF law requiring the branding OF all
prison-made goods, and the passage OF the
Llewellyn law, restricting the number OF
laborers engaged in making any one kind
Of goods in the penal and reformatory in
sututlons OF the state to ten per cent. OF
the free labor employed In making like
goods in the state. These have led, as the
board claims. to o Generalization OF the
contract system. 1t recommends the re-
peal OF the last-named law. the first hav-
Ing been declared unconstitutional; or II
this cannot be done. then that the limit
fixed by the Llewellyn law be raised to at
least IS per cent. The situation is one OF
great interest. and Will probably lead To
further agitation OF the difficult questions
OF employment OF convict labor.
In this connection it may be said that
whether or not the penitentiaries are
sef-supporting has nothing TO do with
the case.
The more money the convicts make
for the state under the Ohio system, the
more free labor is deprived of. Thriv
ing penitentiaries are not the most
hopeful of signs.
1t would be even better to tax free
labor to support idle convicts than to
have the convicts rob free labor of it's
means of support.
At the present time the work of max
ing magnificent systems of highways
appears to offer the best means of en-
ploying many of the convicts. They
should not be permitted to compete
with free labor in the manufactures.
Roads should he made better.
When, oh, when, will the immemorial
inoss-gatherers known as legislators
awake to the needs of the hour?-L. n.
W. bulletin.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
The Cost of Bogus Butter.

We have often been asked what prof
its the dealers realized on the sale of
oleomargarine, but no definite or posi-
tive reply could be given for the very
reason that it has been difficult to get
at the facts from the manufacturers.
Dairy Commissioner Van Nalkenburg,
of New York, has been looking into this
matter. ard be gives tho following
formula, together with cost: Twenty
four pounds of leaf lard, 81 pounds of
cleo oil, Il pounds of cottonseed oil,
0 pounds of salt, IS pounds of milk.
This will make 100 pounds of oleo.
which costs $5.o1, and WHOLESALERS at
from 1G to 20 cents per pound.-Farm-
er's Voice,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
THE HouSEkEEPER'S PEST.
Above All Things She Most Detests
Dust.

AcoNe All InIngs she Most Detests
Dust.
When n weary housekeeper was
asked what her idea of Heaven was
she replied: "a place where there is no
dust and no dirty Dishes"
To the housewife who has servant
to wash her dishes the second clause
of the reply may not carry weight, but
she must have very efficient staff Of
domestics at her command who does
not appreciate the pest of dust. The
putting in of coal in the cellar covers
all the furniture upstairs with black
dust; the furnace is shaken down, and
all polished surfaces are gray; while
in summer fine, light, impalpable
powder from the streets Sits in hourly
through every chink and crevice.
While it is well and proper for the
housekeeper to fight the nuisance. and
once day have her house thoroughly
busted, she may become a slave to her
enemy. She is no worse off than her
neighbors. and she would do well to
console herself with this thought, and
not make herself and everybody else
iiiStl tpit bONduSt VI AZ uiiii NH vi VI
u whitcned chair-rung. l have inn
pressed painfully upon my mind the
picture of a young married friend.
fragile in appearance, and, in truth.
whose life was worn to thread by her
-foe-dust. She was the mistress
of large house, entirely furnished as
to floors, mantels and wainscoting in
polished antique oak. She kept two
servants, but the parlormaid had time
to dust the house only once per diem.
The remainder of the time the so-called
mistress undertook to keep things
clean. My most vivid recollection of
her is as she appeared two-thirds of the
time, worn and weary, with dust
cloth in her hand. She used to say,
half laughing, half sorrowfully, that Il
fit legend for her tombstone would be:
Dust thou art, to dust returneth."
AS dear Mrs. Whitney says: Some
thing must be crowded out" Let us
housekeepers accept this truth us in
evitable, and when we die let it be of
n struggle with something greater
than dust.-IIarper's Bazaar
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
Home Seekers Excursions.

In order to give everyone an opportunity
to see the Western Country and enable the
home seekers to secure u home in time to
commence work for the season of 1896 the
Chicago, Milwaukee a. ST. Paul R'y has ar
ranged to run a series of four home seekers
excursions to various points in the West,
North-W West and South Westo the follow
ing dates: March 10, April and 81 aud May
3, at the low rate of two dollars more than
ONE FARE for the round trip. Tickets will
be good for return on any Tuesday or Fri
sale. For rates, time of trains and further
details apply to any coupon ticket agent in
the East or South, or address Gro. IL.
HEAFFoRD. General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Chicago, Ill
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04

PROBABLY there is nothing that interests
land owners more at this time of year than
fencing. They want to secure the very best
article they can for the purpose they desire
TO use it., and at the cheapest price going.
While this is good business, price should
not take the place of quality. In building a
smooth wire fence You do not build it for
temporary use but expect it to last for years,
ana to get this kind OF an article 1t requires
a certain amount ofgood material to m AXE it.
The De Kalb Fence CO., of De Kalb. Iii
nois. has the largest and most complete line
OF smooth wire fencing of any plant in the
country They desire particularly to call
Your attention to their goods. Write them
for catalogue. which they will mail YOU
free. No line of goods has grown so rapid
~ IN demand or given such general satisfac-
tioh as the fencing manufactured by this
company. Their steel web picket fence for
lawn and yard purposes; their cabled field
and hog fence for farm use; their cabled
poultry, garden and rabbit fence are all
they claim for them. You will hardly do
yourself justice If you do not thoroughly in
vestigate their lines before placing your
order.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
Evidently.

"The palmists tell us about the line
of life, the line of fate and all the other
lines" observtd Mrs. Morcomb, who was
interested in the science, but the palm
list who wrote rhis book"
'Have you been buying n book on
palmistry ~ asked Mcrcomb.
"Why, yes"
Had your hand looked at, too. sup
pose?"
II have"
'What did it oost?"
"Only five dollars"
"Only five dollars! HIM! What did
the palmist say about your line of econ
omy?"
"He didn't say anything. There isn't
any such line. is there?"
IF there is" snorted Morcomb, "the
palmist never sees il in the hand Of
anybody who visits him!" = Chicago
Tribune.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
Homeseeker's Excursions to Kansas and
Nebraska.

On April It'll, 2lst and May 5th, 1895,
Homeseeker's Excursions will be run from
Missouri River points, and territory West
of Chicago, Peoria and st. Louis, to stations
In Kansas and Nebraska, AT one fare, plus
500, for the round trip. All who can SHOULD
take advantage of the cheap rates and in
spect the most productive corn lands in the
United States, which are for sale, by the
Union Pacific Railway Company, at from
$3.50 TO $1,000 per acre, on ten years time,
only ITO down.
Remember that the Kansas corn crop for
1898, with S,00O,000 acres in cultivation,
yielded over Ol,000,000 bushels, the esti-
mated value of which Is over $46, 900 900, be-
ing s7,OOO,OO0 more than annual output Of
gold In the United States.
Those taking advantage of the excursions,
should take receipts for all railroad fare,
and the portion paid over Union Pacific
lines, will be refunded upon purchase Of
$40 acres. Information regarding rates
can be ascertained from the nearest railroad
agent.
For maps and pamphlets descriptive Of the
lands, write to b. A. MCALLAsTER, Land
Commissioner, Omaha, Neb.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
A Sprinr Trip South.

will be sold from principal cities, towns
and villages of the north, to all points on
the Louisville a. Nashville Railroad in
Tennessee. Alabama, Mississippi, Florida
and portion of Kentucky, Mt one single
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be
good to return within twenty-onc days, on
payment of 81 to agent at destination, and
will allow stop-over at any point on the
south bound trip. Ask your ticket agent
about it, and If he cannot sell you excur-
sion tickets write to &. =. Atmore, Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY. or
j. Il. Rdgely, N. w. p. A., Chicago, Ill.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
ANY Kind Good Enough.

Minnie (fretfully)-I just despise
these great, gawky, long-legged fellows.
Don't you Alice?
Alice (firmly)-No, Minnie. cannot
truthfully say that. have the smallest
objection to Hymen.-Texas Siftings.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding of tho
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forins OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs prompt
ly removes. That is why it Is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the,
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bcne-
fetal effects, to note when you pur--
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health.
and the system is regular, laXativcs or
other remedies are then not needed III
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sbillfuI
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04

Farmer Budd, of
New Jersey, or
any other person.
Is the suggestor
of I h e S t e c |
tracked roadway,
perhaps the most
promising of the
new good roads
ideas. Farmers
O'Donnell, Budd
and others pro-
pose, in brief, to
Law wide, shallow
steel rails in the
public highways,
18th tlirnoutS at
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
AGRICULTURALHINTS
sTEEL-TRAckED ROADS.

A promising Idea Advocated by Eastern
Political Leaders.
In the wreck of matter and the crush
If worlds, coronations, conventions.
boat races and things, it is just as well
not to forget that the farmer feeds us
all. when the mud doesn't prevent his
hauling stuff to market.
Farmer O'Donnell, of New York state,
distinctly understood that he, and not
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
A Fact and a Reminder.

In Holland, where they have the best
roads in the world, it is said that a
farmer will haul, With team of large
dogs, as heavy load as can be drawn
over bad road with team of horses.
This reminds US how dog-gone bad our
roads are.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
To California In Pullman Tourist Sleeping
Cars.

runs personally conducted excursions to
California, leaving Chicago every Wednes-
day. Through cars to California destina-
ton, fitted with carpets, upholstered seats,
bedding, toilet rooms, etc; every con-
venience. Special agent in charge. Route
via Denver and Salt Lake. Sunshine all
the way. Write for descriptive pamphlet
to T. A. Grady, Excursion Manager, PHI
Clark ST. Chicago
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04

THERE Is money to be made in Cripple
Creek. When you go take the "Rock Island
Route" to Colorado Springs. This is the
only direct line-saves several hours time
to Cripple Creek. Send for full informa'
ton. JoHS SEBASTIAN, Genl Pass. Agent
Chicago
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
The P,Ierim-Eastcr Number

Will be ready the early part of April.
Everything in it will be new and original.
It will contain articles by Capt. Chas. King,
u. s. A., Ex-Gov. Geo. w. Peck, of Wiscon-
sin, and other noted writers. An entertain
ing number, well illustrated Send ten tl0)
cents to GEO II. HEAfFoRD, publisher, AIS
Old Colony Building. Chicago, Ill, for q
CODY.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04

Some growers advocate mulching
with strong manure pear and peach
trees, the mulch to extend out as far ms
the limbs extend.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
Cheap Excursions TO the West and North


On March 10 and April Z, 1896, the North
Western Line Chicago a. Northwestern
Ry) will sell Home Seekers excursion
tickets at very low rates to large number
of points in Northern Wisconsin, Michigan,
Northwestern Iowa, Western Minnesota,
Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota,
including the famous Black Hills district.
For full information apply to ticket agents
of connecting lines or address w. B. KNIs-
KERN, q. p. ~ I. A., Chicago, Ill
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04
PLANT PROTECTOR.

It Holds Dropping branches OF Plants Up
from the Ground.
A tile plant protector is just the
thing for holding the dropping branches
OF some of the small fruits up from
the ground. especially the gooseberry.
whose habit of growth is low ard
struggling. The special advantage
claimed for this method is that il keeps
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04

"YEs," said tho cornfed phil osopber, sit
is not so difficult to get something for moth
ing, but when one gets it it is not worth the
price. indianapolis Journal
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04

TIE imagination has shadow as well as
the body, that keeps just little ahead OF
you, or follows close behind your heels; il
don't do to let it fIighten you. Halliburton
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04

A TORPID liver has frequently succeeded
In convincing man that he is fairly reeking
with craftsmanship aud independence
Washington Post
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-04-04

BE honest in your heart. Whitewash
may look like paint for awhile, but the
world soon learns the difference. Il. a. W..
Bulletin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-29

Valentine. .Neb.. June 29.-At Fort
Eiobrara, just before guard mount, on
saturday. Private Weaver. who was
sitting on the company porch, waiting
under arms to 20 on guard. took deliber- =
ate aim, shot and Instantly killed Ser
geant Livingston. When the sergeant
dropped. four men ran and picked him
up. when Weaver fired four shots at
them. forcing them TO drop the sergeant
and run for shelter. Then Lieutenant
Clarke ordered Private Strine to shoot
Weaver. which he aid. the ball striking
Weayer's rifle near the butt. shattering
It, and afterward entering his body.
from which ne died within an hour. Tho
only provocaticn known for the act In
that IL few days ago Weaver became en-
gagged In an alteration With Priva. q
McLeroy, In which nc followed McLeroy
into ID conranys barracks. and was exc
PEELED therefrom BY Sergeant Livingston.
lie swore revenge OF the sergeant ut the
time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-29
u. S. Circuit Court.
BEFORE JUDGE CARPENTER.

The case OF Amasa j. st. Onge VS.. West
chester Firo Insurance Company, was
argued on two cemurrers. The plaintiff
was insured in the defendant company
lie made an assignment to enc Joseph
Bouvier. 1he change OF title at this
time was assentad to 10Y the Insurance
Company, and the Insurance continued.
On cnposi; Ton with the plaint n 8
creditors the property was re-conveyed &
the plaintiff, but the customary form
was not gone through on this cnange of
title Afier this, however. the agent of
the defendant company attached TO the
policy n contract in the following words /:
providence, II. J., July 10, iS9i.--lt is
understood and agreed, that on and after
date, tins policy viii cover the within de-
scribcd property. while contained in first
and second stories OF within described
building. Attached to ard forming part
OF policy No. 5S22, Nestchester Fire lnsur-
ance Company, ". A. Lestor. agent. {"
This IL the policy in suit, loss
having occurred after July 10, 1894. The
defendant. by plea TO the plaintiffs de-
claration set up tnnt the. customary
permission for change OF title had not
been procured before the losg and the
plaintiff rejoincd by setting up the above
agreement. The defendant demurred,
effect OF the agreement and this question
is today heard. The defendant also
pleaded that the agent had no authority
to make such an agreement, 10 which the
plaintiff replied TINT he was the general
agent OF the company and rad authority
and 10 this also tho defendant dem murred
Tho case is heard and held for advise
meut Dexter H.. Potter Plaintiff and
Comstock 4 Gardner Tor defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-29
NAV 10 productlve of Peace.

Constantinopie, June 29.-Georgi Be-
rovitch. prince OF Samos, has been ap-
pointed governor OF Crete. in succession
TO the Mussulman governor Abdullah
Pasha. The iclGnd OF Ecmos ia uutono-
ynous. although Il pays n tribute 20 the
Turkish government Prince Bcrovi.ch
Is a Christian. The recall OF the former
Christian governor or Crete. Carathe-
odary Pasha and the appointment in
his stead OF the Mussulman, Abduliah
Pasha, who was Implicated IN the Ar
menlan troubles. famed into fame tho
smouldcring digccntent OF the Crctan
Christians. and resulted IN the disorders
which have prevailed fdp several months
I'm the island. The appointment OF the
Prince OF Samos seems designed TO con-
cIliate Greece. which has manifested
overt sympathy with the discomfort os
the Cretnns under Turkish rule.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-29
.4O'CLOCK
NINE AGAINST III.
And One Alderman Is
NOn-Committal.
Standing Of the Board on
Transfer Matters.
Principal Advocate OF the System
Sailed for Europe Today.

Chairman George 7. West of the special
Council committee on transfers. sailed
for England today cn the steamer servia
from Boston, and VIII not return until
September. Councilman Whitney of the
Ninth Ward sailed on the same craft us
guest OF the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery.
The departure OF at least one of these
members of the Common Council has
considerable bearing on the outcome OF
the transfer question. Chairman West Ia
head pusher for the adoption OF the
central station system and at the best it's
lmost forlorn hope. as Was shown by
the way things went at the last session
and without the fighter from Ward 10 to
cooperate with Mr.. Gardner OF Ward z
the. transfer scheme is about as dead az
the proposition to filter Pawtuxet through
little grains OF sand.
Councilman. Whitney was asked for his
opinion of this transfer business befors
he went away and he seemed to- think
that we are pretty well off as 1t is, but he
wouldn't say how he will vote. He was
not present at the last session. Further
more. there may not be any meeting on
July 20, the date to which the whole
matter was assigned en- special order.
Nine OF the ten Aldermen have declared
against the proposed system. some OF
them laugh at ii and call this talk about
the demands OF the people all bosh and
nail the matter in saying that 1t 10 moth
ing more nor less than poll
tical issue which has outliycd
its usefulness. 1t Is perhaps needless
to state that the members who feel that
way about IT make their statements cniy
on concition that thoy will not be-
quoted. On the other hand several of
the Aldermen, Mr.. Mccarthy for ex-
ample, are indignant and wiathy and
talk about asking for fish and bread and
getting stones and scorpions. Thsy want
transfer tickets and say that rather thun
accept what is offered they prefer moth
ing.
Aldermen Nichols, Fuller, Mccarthy,
Darcy and Burban have stated without
anv reservation whatever that they Will
vote against the system ana there's half
the Board.
Alderman Reynolds says that he thinks
more cars are needed and would meet
tire demand better than transfers. Alder
men Richards, Wlnsor and Little don't
think much of the system, but prefer to
wait awhile before deciding on thoir
vote. Alderman Pierce is iicn-commiitsl.
There is no chance of the resolution in
troduced by Mr.. West passing the Board
of Aldermen, no matter hat action the
Common Council mny take.