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The leader., 1897-09-15
"oLo FUSS AND FEATHERS"
The Tender Heart and Sympathetic
Nature of Gen. scott.


Sen. Winfield Scott" said an old
Washingtonian, "was looked upon by
many as the possessor of so much dig
atty as to be unaPproachable by the or
binary citizen, and unready to brook
any attempt to converse with him on
the part of any with whom he was un-
acquainted, unless in line of duty. This
impression. to a great degree, is due
more to the stately, dignified appear.
ance of the old warrior than to aught
else, for he was great in stature rs well
as in name and character, and when
mounted and in full uniform, his head
covered by chapeau, surmounted with
n yellow feather drop plume, he was n
perfect colossus amid ordinary-sizcd of.
ficers. l shared this impression for q
long time, and when saw him, accom-
panied by a servant making purchases
at market, like any other citizen,
did not change my opinion, for looked
on it simply as diversion for him. ]
learned soon that the impression and
others had of him was all wrong. II
was in 1855 that the general lived In
what was known as the Chain hous.,
on the site of the Hotel Fredonia, on II,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets, and as a boy, was employed in
Bishops periodical and news store up-
der Wizards hotel. The general was
| one of our patrons, and sometimes came
to the store, but usually sent orders
When he came, he seldom used more
words than were necessary in making
an inquiry or leaving an order, and,
being somewhat diffident, this suited
me. Congress had just conferred upon
him the rank of lieutenant general, and
morning or two after he dropped in
the store. With his Advancement in
my mind, got over my diffidence, ana
as soon as he had been waited upon by
fellow clerk, | walked up to him and
said: General, allow me to extend my
congratulations that your long years
of service have been recognized I
thank you kindly, sir answered the
old warrior, taking my little hand in
his, and holding it tightly. After
little pause, with pathos in his voice.
he said, slowly: Young man, it is said
that republics are ungrateful, but il
is not true! At least, it is not true OF
my country He strongly emphasized
the words, my country and his eyes
mcistened as he spoke, and two OF
three tears glistened on his cheeks as
lie turned to leave. The old man APP.
peared to be more of a heroic general
than ever before, fully sensible of the
honor conferred by the act, and show
ing his appreciation by tears of graft
tude. After this | found him quite af-
fable, and the sobriquet, Old Fuss and
Feathers was always hurtful to me
to hear" Washington Star
The leader., 1897-09-15
.Whaf Are We Here FOrso

Some two or three years ago a party
of anglers, including minister as one
of their number, were fishing in the
North Woods, and when Sunday came
the question arose whether the party
other than the minister should refrain
from fishing. One of the party, how
ever, made bold to ask him whether he
thought that it was wicked to fish on
Sunday, and he declined to express any
opinion, on the ground that he was there
as an angler and not by virtue of his
calling, and that every person must act
according to the dictates of his own
conscience. He referred, however, to
the following incident which had oc-
CURED not long before within his per-
sonal knowledge: A man and woman
called at the house of a minister for
the purpose of being married. After
going through the preliminary part of
the service, the minister asked the usual
question: "Do you, John, take this
woman to be your lawful, welded
wife?" This was met by the rejoinder:
what in thunder do you suppose
came here for?" The party other than
the minister went fishing, while he re-
manned at home with ample opportNni-
ty for rest and meditation.-Forest and
Stream.
The leader., 1897-09-15
"FROSTED HIS PIPES"
The Troubles of CuIprit In a Justice
Shnn.

He was a sorry-looking specimen as he
climbed YEARLY up to the witness chair in
Justice Severson's court. His eyes were
discolored and his features awry. He raised
a bunged looking fist as he took the oath to
tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth, "swelpimgod." His voice was
one of the queerest in the world. 1t was
pitched in squeaky, high falsetto and
seemed doubly eomical coming from such a
husky-looking specimen.
Speak up" shouted his honor; what s
the matter with your voice"
"Me pipes is frosted, judge, your honor"
squeaked the prisoner.
"I'll frost your pipes for you" remarked
the court. 'NNhat was it all about"
well, We see, judge, your honor, ] went
home to play wit my kid. Dye see now?
Me mother-inlaw she kicks. Dye see now?
] says, here, now, I'm goin' to play wit the
kid. Me an her we got to chewin' about
the kid an she gives out holler. A copper
comes chasin' in an when goes to explain
he grabs me pipes and twists EN-. Say,
judge, | can't talk no louder than this if
was to hang for it."
How about this, officer" said the Judge.
"The two of EN- was fghtin', judge, and |
separated 'em," replied the guardian of the
peace.
Where is your mother in-law?" said the
court
That lady stepped forward calm and with
out mark on her face.
James said the court, addressing the
gentleman with the frosted pipes, you seem
to have gotten the worst of that miX-up.
Don't let it occur again. Call the next case.
Discharged. Chicago Chronicle.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Mind pcOnIe in the World.

1t is stated that there are 100000
blind people in the world, or one tc
every 1,5O0 inhabitants. Latest reports
show $4,000 blind persons in this coun'
try, or $40 for each 1,O0O,0O0 inhabitants
Blind infants of fewer than five years
166 for each 100000; between five and
fifteen, 2Ss; between 20 and 25, 422; be.
tween As and co, 1928, and above g.;
years, 1000 for each 100000. Russia
and Egypt are the countries where the
blind constitute the largest proportion.
ate number of the total population; in
Russia on account of the lack of eX.
perienced medical attention. and il
Egypt because of ophthalmia due to ir'
ritation caused by movement of the
sand by the wind. There are nearly
100000 blind persons in European Rus
sia-Volunteer.
The leader., 1897-09-15
LAGER. ALEs uno VINES"
Meaning of az. A. w. Hoferv ~ ZEE
pIained by a German.

Among the many advantages set forth by
the l.. A. w. to riders TO join the organiza.
ton are the special Recommendations extended
TO members at the official hotels in cities and
towns. IL is the custom in suburban places
for proprietors Of official hotels to display
a sign like this: IL. A. w. Hotel, in some
conspicuous place. Naturally riders patron.
ize the official quarters, and as a conse-
quence the keepers of road houses and OF
hotels in the country are now hanging out
ID. A. w. Hotel" signs. The practice has
been called to the attention of the league,
and its officers are trying to compel the non
official houses to remove the sgnboards.
Complaint was made to the New Jersey di-
vision Of the league that hotelkeeper on
the outskirts Of Jersey City not entitled to
display the official sign of the L. A. w. was
an offender. A visit to the place developed
the fact that the owner was not disposed to
accede to the demands of the leagues rep
resentatiye. The latter, finding that mild
persuasion was futile, became indignant and
threatened legal proceedings. The propri-
etor, German, also waxed warm, and in
response to the remark that he was using
the official sign of the league without author
ity, retorted:
'Vot know aboud veelmen's leegs? Dot
don't shtand for holdings like dot. Dot
sign shtands for lager, ales und wines hotel,
alretty yet. Dot my leeg, togedder."
The explanation amused the officials so
much that no legal move was taken.-N. Y.
Sun
The leader., 1897-09-15
The JOURNEY.

s.o,b az some delightful journey
think ~ sbaII take when all my tasks are
do 90 f,e has given me a heaping meas
., ~ gr best gifts, and many a cup of pleas
40, G Utter things await me further on
mi. little earth is such merry planet
Ia rse distance beyond u SO supreme,
my IA doubt that all the mighty
spa rs and the stars are filled with
Ia isS SsautIfui than any artists dream.
O., think that I shall yet behold them,
IlHe - from this waiting room my soul
has SCARED.
,,,r,b is wayside station where we wan
der, -. aorLress yonaer
un'll liz s,,,i,ps its lantern and cries: "All
aboard!
think deaths train sweeps through '"e
solar system
Uses suns and moons that dwarf
our own.
,,a close beside us we shall ma our dear-
rbs spirit friends on earth we held the
nearest, - 60. -,
I'D in the shining distance Gods great
throne.
rr,.,ever disappointment may befall me
W. mans or pleasures in this world OF
doubt.
,,,ow that life at worst can but delay
49,. No malicious fate has power to stay me,
D From that grand journey on the Great
Death route.
Ella Wheeler wilcox. in Baltimore Amer
ican,
The leader., 1897-09-15
No wonder He Obiccted.

A certain learned professor in New York
has-a wife and family, but, professorlike, his
thoughts are always with his books. One
evening his wife, who had been out for
some hours, returned to find the house re-
markably quiet She had left the children
playing about, but now they were nowhere
to be seen. She demanded to be told what
had become of them, and the professor ex.
planned that, as they had made good deal
Of noise, he had put them in bed without
waiting for her or calling maid. Il hope
they gave you no trouble" she said. NO"
replied the professor, with the exception
of the one in the cot here. He objected q
good deal to my undressing him and put
ting him to bed" The wife went to inspect
the cot. why" she exclaimed, that's
little Johnny Green, from next door,
Chicago Tribune
The leader., 1897-09-15
MOVING A TOWN ON ScoWs.
How Citizens of n Western Settlement
Keep I'D with the Procession.


The town of New Kamilchie, in Ma.
son county, will soon cease to exist,
except in name. At present the town
site presents deserted appearance.
All the buildings, except one store and
hotel, are vacated, and many others
have either been torn down or moved
away. The town site is owned by the
Pert Blakeley Mill company, as well
MS all the buildings. A month ago a
railroad had its terminus there. Now
there is nothing left except the right
of way and few old ties. The rails
were taken up, and the roundhouse, ma
chine shops and everything were moved
away. Two miles and a half further
up the bay is the new town and the ter
minus of the railroad, which handles
1nore sawlogs than any other railroad
ia the state. The railroad is owned
by the Blakeley Mill company, and they
dump millions of feet of logs in the
water each year. The new town has
not yet received rame, but neverthe-
less it has its importance.
A gang of house movers went over
a short time ago and proceeded to move
the buildings to the new terminus OF
tie railroad. These buildings were
taken down to the beach and loaded
on scows and towed away. Five resi-
dcnces in all have been taken to the
new town, which some call the roll.
way" because there is where the logs
are rolled from the ears into the bay.
Two large houses are now being placed
on scows and will be lowed to Port
Blakeley, a distance of 80 miles. The
houses are two stories in height and
10 feet long, and placed on scows being
towed up the harbor they look very
pretty. At the same time there is an
element Of danger present. A little
wind would soon cause the houses tc
tumble in the bay. Three more build
ings of the same size will be taken to
Blakeley-then the town will not
amount to much.
The wharf will be attacked next, and
the large warehouses will be moved to
the 'rollway." After that the COM
pany's offices and other buildings viii
be taken away to lend dignity to the
new town. Only two families, the post
office, two deserted hotels and an odd
fellows hall will comprise the town of
New Kamilchie.-Seattle Times.
The leader., 1897-09-15
women Clerks of the Bank of France

AS the result of long and careful ex-
pertinent, the governor of the Bank of
France has now intrusted the work of
detection of forged bank notes and of
debentures with altered numbers en-
tirely to special corps of women
clerks. He declares that the keen SEN
s;bi!ity of their finger tips enables
them in handling a note to distinguish
the difference, however slight, between
the forged and the real article. The
means adopted for bringing to light
the falsified numbers on debentures
are rather more elaborate, and consist
mainly in the distinction of the differ
euce in the symmetry of the figures
and the ink used, magnifying glasses
being used for the former and chemical
preparations for the latter.-Chicago
Tribune
The leader., 1897-09-15
SUCCESSFUL HERON FARMING.
DomesticntIon VIII he Necessary n
Wholesale SLAUGHTER Continues.


The great success of ostrich farm
II ing in South Africa and the indisputa-
be fact that the heron is being killed
off in such numbers that the extinction
Of this species is but a matter of time
unless the pernicious practice Of slay-
| ing the birds for few feathers is dis
continued have resulted in the pro-
posal of raising herons first as domes-
ticated ostriches are. The first expert
ment in that direction was eminently
successful aud proved a well-paying in
vestment.
At an expense of not quite $1,000 a
large plot of ground near Tunis was
fenced in, provided with a bird house,
a basin of running water and trees and
a start was made with 40 so-called sill
yer herons, which, In the course of
IS months the establishment has been
in existence, have increased to about
900 birds. The company pays four
francs $50 cents) apiece for the young
birds, and has so far realized an income
of IS francs (seven dollars) from each
bird. The young birds when caught
have but small value, as they are feath-
erless and can be used only as food.
The herons are quickly tanned and seem
to realize that under the protection of
man they are free from many dangers.
After short period of captivity in the
bird house they are set free in the outer
Enclosure, and, although it would be
an easy matter for them to escape, not
a single bird has been lost in this man.
ner.
The cost of keeping the herons in
captivity does not exceed five francs
Zone dollar per year. They are fed
mainly with the meat of old horses,
mules or donkeys. They thrive on this
and increase regularly in the bird house.
For three weeks the young birds are
fed by their mother. After that they
are able to take care of themselves
They pair off when they are year old.
The beautiful head feathers which the
males wear in the spring are plucked
without causing them much pain. The
birds are easily caught. and after being
liberated, minus their handsome head
dress, do not display any show of pain
or fear. The birds are very socable
and keep together much, but the males
are quarrelsome, and it is best to pro-
vide a good deal of space for them
PHILADELPHIA Record
The leader., 1897-09-15

Doctor Ito patient threatened with
nervous prostration)-Do you notice
that you are troubled with loss of mem
DRY?
Patient with visions of recent dis
aster at card table fresh in mind)-.
Loss OF memory. doctor? No, sir;
it's memory of my loss that gets me-
Judge.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Gambling In burma.

Gambling is universal in Burma and
on market days respectable-looking
men may be seen seated in booth, or
some other shelter, selling tickets from
little books for the lottery of the 80
animals" diagram of which hangs
behind him to assist the investor in
making his choice. In a central spot
is a tall bamboo, from the top of which
bangles a small box containing the
aame of the winning animal for the
day. This is hauled down at certain
hour and the winners declared.-N. Y.
Times.
The leader., 1897-09-15

IL happened on q west-bound Suffer street
car. The car was crowded. Some Of the
franklin street the conductor gave the sig
nal to stop. He called out: fourteen hun
dred." Nobody moved. He shouted again,
more Justify; no response. He repeated the
call, louder each time. At last he walked
ND to a lady in the farthest corner OF the
car and politely tod her that nat y was the
looked at him a moment somewhat per-
pIexed.
"But I want to get of at fourteen hun
dred and four" she snapped at him, saw.
agely.
The other passengers began to smile, and
the lady left the car in a TT OF silent indig-
Francisco Chronicle.
The leader., 1897-09-15
His Rank.

"Didn't / hear that man address you
as colonel?" said Mrs. Whiffett to
Tired Traddles, as she gave him some
cord victuals.
"Yes'm."
"You don't belong to the army?"
"Yes'm."
mot TO the United States regular
army, surely?"
Nom"
1T can't be that you belong to the
Salvation Army?"
"No'm."
Then what army are you colonel
IMP"
"The army of the unemployed,
Chicago Tribune.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Gross Outrages

Upon the stomach and bowels are perpe.
trated by multtudes of injudicious people
who, upon experiencing the annoyance of
constipation in a slight degree, infiltrate
their bowels with drenching evacuants,
which enfeeble the intestinal membrane to
a serious extent, sometimes, even, super
inducing dysentery or piles. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is the true succedaneum for
these nostrums, since it is at once invigorat-
ing, gentle and effectual. 1t also banishes
dyspepsia, malarial complaints, rheumatism
and kidney troubles
The leader., 1897-09-15
A RInstsd Career.

Judge Packingham-I used to look
upon young Simmons es fellow who
had brilliant future before him.
Squire Phmpton-What has caused
you to change your opinion of him?
"Why, the darned fool made a speech
that knocked me out of the nomination
for lieutenant governor. Cleveland
The leader., 1897-09-15

BROWNS IRON TONIC will cure yes.
BROWNS IRON TONIC the best tosic-
BROWNS IRON TONIC impsrts visor.
BROWNS IRON TONIC restores health.
BROWNS IRON TONIC gentle laxative.
BROWNS IRON TONIC cures dizziness.
BROWNS IRON TONIC eures dyspepsia.
BROWNS IRON TONIC pleasant TO take.
BROWNS IRON TONIC at your druggist.
BROWNS IRON TONIC assists digestion.
BROWNS IRON TONIC destroys na'sria.
BROWNS IRON TONIC cures bIliousness
BROWNS IRON TONIC Is what you wsat.
BROWNS IRON TONIC increases the flesh.
BROWNS IRON TONIC enriehes the blood.
BROWNS IRON TONIC regulates the liver.
BROWNS IRON TONIC increases the appetite.
BROWNS IRON TONIC makes the weak strong.
The leader., 1897-09-15

The empress dowager of China sent
to Queen Victoria as jubilee gift q
picture painted by her own hand. on a
roll twelve feet long and five feet broad
II consists of an expanse of rocks and
trees. with xtorks wearing red erestA
The emblem OF longevity,
The leader., 1897-09-15

Philanthropist-"You appear to be in
very straitened circumstances, my poor
man. Are you very, very sad?' The Poor
Man-"Oh, no, | am content with my cir
cumstances, as can't make them any bet
ter" Neutrality-suspicious. | won't offer
you money, but perhaps you have quarter
about you that you don't want. 1t ism t
ical!y as you do, you know. Boston Trans
criDt
The leader., 1897-09-15
Graceful Compliment.

Sweets TO the sweet" murmured
Young Mr.. Goslin, as he handed the
sugar to Miss Fosdick.
Spoons to the spoony,' replied that
young lady. passing him the spoon
holder.-N. Y. World.
The leader., 1897-09-15
At.Fa.hionabIe Dinner Party.
Gentleman Ton the right = The

GentIeman ION the rIgHtJ he
weather, madamoiselle-
LADY, have already discussed that
subject with my neighbor on the left.
1.-THE mean scoundrell We had ar
ranged between us that he should talk
about the dinner and myself about the
weather. -Humeristische Blaetter.
The leader., 1897-09-15

In Zululand, when the moon is at
the full, objects are distinctly visible
at as great distance as scyen iniIea.
BY starlight one cen ses 10 read prlnl
viii ease
The leader., 1897-09-15

Attorney (sternlyl-"The witness will
please state if the prisoner was in the habit
of whistling when he was alone?" Wit
ness-"I don't know / was never with the
prisoner when he was alone."- Columbus
81
The leader., 1897-09-15

'These here quick -fring guns" said Rub
berneck Bill, critically examining the
weapon left by the gentleman who was be-
ing buried-"these here quick firing guns
amt so important as a quick drawing man
behind EN-. indianapolis Journal.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Our landlady had to lower the din
ing tables three inches."
"Why did she do that?"
~Nearly al the bcardcra are scoreb.
fFh~-sIHessnapoils Journal
The leader., 1897-09-15

The measure of manhood is the degoree of
skill attained in the art of carrying ones
self so as to pour forth upon men all the
inspirations of love and hope, and to invoke
good even from the meanest and wickedest
of mankind-W. D. Hills.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Autobiographical.- The self-made man
was speaking. He said-"My father was a
raiser of hogs. There was large family of
us'-and then his voice was drowned by the
applause-Life.
The leader., 1897-09-15

"What is the age of chivalry, Aunt Pencil.
ope?" 'Those good old times when men
fell in love with women over forty."-Tit-
The leader., 1897-09-15

A woman should never accept a lover
without the consent of her heart, nor a hus-
band without the consent of her judgment.
-Ninon de pEnclos
The leader., 1897-09-15

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Piso's Cure cured me of a Throat and
Lung trouble of three years standing.-E.
Cady, Huntington. Ind, Nov. II, 1894.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
The Alternative.

Customer-Chalk down that shave; I'm
broke.
Barber-We don't trust If you can't
raise ten cents raise whiskers.-Judge.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Husband (groaning)-"The rheumatism
in my legs is coming again. Wife with
sympathy9 = "Oh, I'm sorry, John! |
that is a sure sign of rain Tit Bits.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Many woman can do exquisite en-
broidery, but can't darn a sock.-Washing-
ton Democrat.
The leader., 1897-09-15

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Great minds may run in the same chan
mel, but there is plenty of room for more
Washington Democrat
The leader., 1897-09-15

spouded that SlNty-nihe was certainly
n changed man IN more respects than
one.
"But it's a long, cold walk for you,
nv lad" the warden said to Denny on
one of their meetings. Il wonder your
neither let's you come"
"Oh, this amt bad" cheerfully re-
piled the husky voice, sinking to gravity
as it added: MY mothers been dead
long time" -
Don't you want to see the little fei-
low, Menly?" the official asked his pris-
oner, and the convict shook his head.
sNot here-not while | am like this,
looking down at his prison garb with
shame and aversion.
He was a changed man. No one now
more docile; no more faithful workman
within the walls than he. His child's
affection filed his solitude, softened
him to repentance, nerved him to en-
durance. Steadily, month by month";
the DAYS won by good conduct rolled up
against his sentence. The word "dan-
perous" left his record-the word
atrusty" was written there instead.
Then came a final, unexpected test
supreme moment-that set its seal on
months of patient effort, and the man,
once a criminal, became hero.
Convict Number Seventy-three, prize
fighter, burglar and general tough
doing his third term in the penitentiary,
had been reported several times to the
warden by Guard Joseph for disobedi-
ence.
.You'd better watch out for Seventy
three, the olderkeepers warned Joseph.
but as the man had appeared tractnble
and good-natured for weeks. the vigil
ance OF the guard gradually relaxed,
He was alone. in charge OF bali .
dozen prisoners, ssyeHiystbFes aness