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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08
LAW POINTS,

One dealing with a general agent is
not bound to inquire into his author
ity.
The use by the buyer or articles pur-
chased for 80 days after discovery of
the fraudulent representations made to
the buyer at the time of sale will de-
prive him of the right to rescind.
The word wages means the compen-
sation paid to a hired person for his
services. 1t may be a specified sum
for a given time, or a fixed sum for a
specified work-that is, payment NAV
be made by the job. The word wages
does not imply that the compensation
is to be determined solely upon the
basis of the time spent in the services,
1t may be determined by the work
done.-Recent Decisions of Highest
Courts.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

The candle-power of a light NAV be
approximately calculated by compar-
ing the shadow cast by a rod in the
light of a standard candle, with the
shadow cast by the light to be tested.
By moving the latter toward or away
from the rod, a point will be reached
at which the shadow cast by both
lights will be of the same intensity
The ~intensities of the two lights are
directly proportional to the squares of
their distances from the shadows; for
example, suppose the light to be tested
is three times the distance OF the can.
die, its Illuminating power is nine times
as great.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Maghakia Ormanian, the patriarch
elect of the ArmenianS, is likely to
prove a prominent figure in restoring
peace to a sorely-disturbed country.
He is for reconciliation, and he has
summed up the situation very ~cleyerly
in one paragraph, viz: 'The Turks
are the stones used for the building of
the great edifice of the Turkish en-
pire, of which the Arnlenians form the
cement"
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08
You Cannot Count a TriIIion,

1t is impossible to count a trillion.
Had Adam counted continuously from
his creation to the present day, he
would not have reached that number,
for it would take him over 9,512 years.
At the rate of 200 a minute, there could
be counted 10000 an hour, 2SS, 900 q
day, and 105,120,0 900 a year.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

England must pay the expenses of
the Soudan expedition, the court of
appeals at Alexandria mas decided. As
she is not in Egypt for her health, this
is equity. India should now take heart
and insist that the home government
meet the expenses of the Sikh eXpedi-
tons to Africa.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

The fatal shooting of one editor by
another in Mississippi shows that ed
iting newspapers with a revolver has
not entirely ceased in the South. The
Mississippi editors should study the
New York city papers and learn how
to fire paper bullets that sting without
killing.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Uncle Sam, according to the report of
the secretary of the interior, has given
away 946, 219, 16O acres of land; but he
is still rich enough to give us all a
farm" The lands which yet remain
In his possession amount to over 6O0,-
100000 acres, not including Alaska,
with an area of 339, 100000 acres.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

A wealthy gentleman of Vienna st'p-
ulated in his will that an electric light
must be constantly burning in his tomp
and another Inside his coffin for twelve
months after his death.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Steps are being taken b! physicians
to esta blish a medico musical mission
in New York, to use the new treatment
by music to alleviate V dlSor-
dels. The hand organ may take a
prominent place in the pharmacopeia
some day.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08
Handle

Handel, the great opera and oratorio
writer, lived from 1856 to 1859. Be-
tween l19 and the date of his death
he composed over fifty operas, nearly
twenty oratorios, and an immense
quantity of music for the organ, harp,
slchord and orchestra.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

The licorice. plant is chiefly grown
on the banks of the Tigris and Euphra-
ties, in localities where for three
months, during the prevalence of hot
winds, the temperature reaches 104 de-
grees, and for three months often regis
tiers 30 degrees below at night
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

A Boston physician, with proclivities
in the way of culture, proposes to sub
stitute the word ''gasphyXia' IN place
Of asphyxia. The new Greek o
ton is not likely to make anybody less
careless.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Cuba and the Philippines are many
thousand miles apart, but the result Of
Spanish despotism in both is the same.
If Yankee tlibusters are to blame for
the war in Cuba, who is at the bottom
of the similar revolution on the ether
side of the earth?
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Say, old man, why is it that you
prefer Florence to Alice when the at
fractions and their prospects are prac-
tically the same?"
"Florence's father is Is and Alice's
55."-Detroit Free Press.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Ii Hung Chang has decided not to
give away important commercial con-
cessions, the desire for which caused
the nations which the Chinese viceroy
visited to extend to him the most cor.
dial hospitality. Well, Ii had his en-
joyments on his trip around the world
and he simply has confirmed the be.
lief that he is a gay old deceiver.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

A Denver murderer has pleaded
guilty. and requested that he may be
executed at once That settles it, for
the IL wyers will undoubtedly prove
him to be insane.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08
A NEGRO COUNCILLOR
A SENSATION OVER THE ELEC-
TON IN BOSTON,.
Isaac b. Allen q Membe of the Govern
or's Council-His Political Record
Said to BE the Best-His Late OPP

HE political n s
ton Of the e in
Massachusetts was
the election of
Isaac B. Allen to
the G o e r n o RS
council. 1t was
thought that a re-
count of the votes
might rob him of
the honor, and per-
haps it might have
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Football is the beginning of scholar
ship, according to the center rush, VINO
is now beginning to realize thai he Is
a university student.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Spain is about al willing to give
home rule to Cuba as England is TO
grant Ireland the same sort of indie
pendence.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08
Family of Five L.. ,r,;t.

Arch Horner, wife and three sons.
Josh, Jim and Arch, Jr., are in Jail at
Greenup, Ky, charged with the muir
der OF Jordan Harris. an old resident.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

This Is tough! A trainer OF prize
fighters has rome on the stage. Inc
bottle-holder's turn will come next.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

The opinion is growing nore genera
every day that Gen. Weyier couiuh |
even whip the Salvation army.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

Montana produced 81, 53O,O13 pounds
of wool this year, and leads all other
states as a wool grower.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

The house fly makes $40 strokes a
second with its wings.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

The question of taxing bachelors
has often been discussed by political
economists, and in fact the experiment
has been tried in some countries. The
province of Saltu, Argentina, for in
stance, imposes such a tax, and it will
in future be a fine ground for the old
sport of husband hunting. Here is
the scale of taxes which that enlight-
ened province proposes to impose on
bachelors:
20 to 80 years old........$ S monthly
30 to 35 years old ....... 10 monthly
35 to so years old ...... 20 monthly
so to rs years old........ 80 monthly
rs to so years old so cents monthly
Widows and widowers, when they
put the dear departed" under the
sod, will be allowed three years to en-
joy their freedom.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1897-07-08

A ma is reported to have broken MS
leg by jumping into the Chicago river
Should have had better sense.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
HOTEL WAWBEEK.

As Lower Saranac Lake has fine hotels like the
Algonquin. so the Upper Saranac has It's wel-ap-
pointed houses among the most favorably known
Of which is the Wawbeek This handsome hotel
will be this season. as II last year. under the
experienced management OF Criah We.ch. whose
fame as hote, manager is almost National; and
his son. Proctor e. Welch. will act rs his assistant
The Wawbcek stands on a knoll. two hundred feet
or so from the lake. down to which its broad lawn
extends. on either side Of IL is elegant cot
tages. which leased each season their occu-
pants, however occupying seats In the hotel dining
room. The diningroom looks out upon the lake
with its many camps along the shore. and its little
island with the quaint little church. and the noun
tains away across the water. Every room In the
hotel. too, Is front room affording view OF lake
and forest and nountain; and 10 sit on the broad
veranda and gaze at the lovely picture seen when
looking laEeWard IS not Ihc least Of the pleasures
OF summer sVJourn AT the Hotel Wawbeck
Tennis and other games have their followers at the
too In rowing and fishing. for the hote. has a
superior boat ervice and the fishing is good
Guides can be procured at any time for a trip into
the real wilderness. or for expedition By water
across Bartlett Garry into Lower Saranac Lake.
or perhaps through the Fulton Chain. The upper
part OF the boathouse contains several rooms Tor
for the guides and social hall in which they may
gather In the evenings If there is one thing on
its table. on which are found all the decaces Of
the season, well fresh vegetables from the
hote farm and fine milk and butter from It's dairy.
There are two ways OF getting to Hotel WaWbeek
and II is hard tell which is the more delightful.
one Is to leave the New-York Central train at
Tupper Lake driving across country eight or ten
The other Is 10 get off the cars al Saranac Inn
Station. and ride two miles on the tal,y-hO to Sar-
anac Inn. taking there the handsome naphtha aunch
Wawbeek for the eight-mile trip down the lake to
Hotel WaWbeek
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13

dack and ST. Lawrence, have made II easily acces-
sblc from all parts OF the land but the opening up
OF many other parts of the North WOODS mas
not resulted In diminishing the popularity and fame
OF the Saranac country for that rests on founda-
ton which cannot be shaken Its mountains are
clad with the Lincoln green Of the pine and the
spruce and the balsam, whose grateful odors are
waited across the valleys. themselves OF altitude
almost mountainous. making every breath drawn
inspiration OF health and vigor: and It's lovely
lakes. in their setting OF forest trees and dotted
with wooded islands. picturesque and delight
full as I'm the old days But the advent of the rail-
ways has made it possible for a hundred to enjoy
the pleasures and the benefits Of the Saranac Lake
district where formerly only could come; and
with the change have come the big hotels. In which
the visitor may live as comfortably, though In the
heart OF the wilderness, Is in his own city home.
one Of the foremost of these hotels. for beauty
OF location we'll for excellence Of equip
ment is the Algonquin on Lower Saranac Lake,
miles from tho two railway stations OF saranac
Lake village. The hotel. handsome four-story
g Ennds s on bu ~ the very foot Of the lake its
lawn slopng down two hundred feet to the water
edge The broad expanse OF the lake Is IN full view
before It. In the foreground IL the big Eagle
Island. parting the waters apparently into two
mountains inclose the ripping lake. along whose
shore are summer camps and cottages Up on lhG the
by the hotel and leased each season and tents tents
who Who desire to i've ou-of-doors ali the while. al
though they do come into the hotel for their meas.
Tho Algonquin Is fitted up with every requisite roi
comfort-elecric lights and electric bells ,hroushout
the house. the sleeping rooms large ana ar! auu
nicely furnished. an abundant supply OF spring Water
piped from the untain-top, the best OF mOu'fl
plumbing and admiranlc sanitary arranee.nteS i n.
The dining )m. In which two hundred guests may
be comfortably seated. overlooks the lake nut the
fine view from the windows Is not always app, PIP
ciatcd. for the attention is absorbed within Wn,Sn
the Adirondack appetite and the good things OF th
ALGONQUIN menu meet at table. \ farm connecie',
with the hotel furnishes fresh vegetables MIX An,i
butter the other dclicaCcs come from New-io orh
except the fish which caught IN the lake ana
the neighboring trout streams. . 81, -
nler on a fno new course which has been ialu out
on the hills near by. Tennis. too. they VIII pay, & az
I'm the past for there are always any young Pto,,
pie at the Algonquin. and the tennis court - We,
made and we'll kept Boating. fishing. mountain
climbing ana driving also recrea tions M cNG.
novel and delightful. The Algonquin IS centra.H
located so its guests often drive to other resort
easily returning the same day. The hotei Is % %ullel
the skful management Of John Harding. VINO mas
been IT'S proprietor for the last seven years.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
PROSPECT HOUSE.

In the very depth Of the Adirondack wilderness
at distance from any railroad, and on point OF
land extending into the exquisite Blue Mountain
Lake stands hotel thoroughly modern in It's ap-
ponments the Prospect House As its name I'M
plies. the hotel commands a wide view. embracing
the still lake, its banks brstllrg to the very brink
with thick growth of pines, and the surrounding
mountains, wooded from base TO summit. A bride
path ,eads TO the top of Blue Mountain, Ss2i feet
above level and the scene from that elevation
Is grand and inspiring. The region abounds In
ponds and lakes. and the Prospect House guest
wishing to go TO one of them for the fishing or
hunting, and obliged to return the same Night has
thirty among which to choose. The hotel mas Il
several pleasant drives which may be taken. Golf
links tennis courts I'D bowling alleys are among
the means of diversion provided and rowing l.
always popular. the hotel having a large fleet OF
steamer through Eagle Utowanna and Raquete
Lakes to Forked Lake Garry returning the same
afternoon. The Prospect House. Of which W. I.
Graft is manager, has frontage OF 30 feet with
piazza twenty feet in width. II contains 21O large
rooms which adapted to the requirements oi
steam heat used throughout the house, ana
there are hot and cold water baths and steam
elevator. Several OF the apartments also have big
open ireplaces. The drinking water comes from
pure mountain spring. .
The Prospect House may be reached from New,
York by two routes first by the New-lork central
and Delaware and Hudson roads TO Saratoga.
thence by the Adirondack Railroad 10 North Creek.
md thence by stage or buckbOard ride OF twenty
nine mi es; and secondly, by way Of the Adirondack
thence through the Fulton Chain of lakes to
RaQuette Lake
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE CASCADE LAKE HOUSE.

The stage from Eliza abethtoWn through the noun
tains to Lake Placid. after many miles OF toillng
up hill and slipping down hill. finally finds itsc.f
tain side and by a long and narrow lake on
the other. and soon thereafter makes the welcome
stop for dinner at an attractve-looking hotel
which stands between the end Of this lake and the
beginning Of another. The hotel is the Cascade
Lake House. and the stage dinners only a sma
part of its patronage. for IL is primarily summer
resort house, and is well filed al! the season and
every Ages ago there tremendous
landslide from Ausable Mountain. which for miles
along here forms with Ptch-Of a narrow and high
defle. And the enormous mass of soil and rock
was precipitated into the elongated lake which cx
tended along the canyon, cutting the ake In two.
These two sheets known Upper and Lower
Cascade Lake. and on the narrow strip of land
which divides them. which once was part OF the
great cliff in front OF 1t, stands the Cascade Lake
House. directly in the rear of which Is the steep
height of Pitch-off. 1t Is not large hotel accom-
modating only one hundred guests. but everything
about II is trim and pleasing. The rooms are large
and airy and all look out upon mountain and lake.
The dining room is cheerful apartment, from the
windows OF which the two lakes are in sight; and
There is spring water every floor. Both Cascade
lakes well stocked with trout, ana the privilege
Of fishing in them Is reserved to the guests of his
hotel. There is a bOathouse. with goodly supply
hotel also maintains a livery from which teams
may he had for the many pleasant drives round
a bout. Guests for the Cascade Lake House travel
TO Lake Placid by rail proceeding thence nine miles
The hotel which has been enlarged and renovated
is the property Of Mrs. T. VI. Weston. whose son.
: F. Weston vii. this season relieve her Of the
burden Of its active management.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13

more elaborate than Ralph's. but few wnich arc
better known. Ralph's Is three and nan Ihiie'
from Lyon Mountain station In clearing Vi '"'
woods and on the shore OF the Upper Chateausay'
its lawn sloping gently down to the waters Oh 'he
lake. fifty or seventy-fve feet distant It's annex
which forms an IL" with the hotel. extends 10 tne
waters edge. and under 1t is the boathouse' WIN
many good rowboats The hotel Is four stories IN
height with comfortable seeping-rooms ana manu-
some parlors and halls. The table Is amply sup
piled with excellent food for which everybody, az
Fa,ph's has keen appetite. There are; In addi, d,
tion the boats. tennis court; p0wnns ga a''Ty
ard n billiard room: but the chiet diVeIsou -. a.
fishing or rowing Some of the boats are h nsns
CROUCH to be carried across portages ana onheiS S
are broad -bottomed and capable OF being utilizeu
for sailing. A dark room has been ntted up III
tbe hotel for tho convenience OF amateur photog-
raphers who find. without having to Journey 1sr'
innumerable scenes Of beauty, inviting 20 the Pra
tice Of their art. Near the hotel are lis TWO COZ COZ
tagcs one Of four and bath the otner i coli-
tanning eight rooms and bathroom, both OF ~ncn
buildings leased each season. thelr ocGupa''oss . ~
taking their meals the hotel The proprietor ..
Ralphs is J. w. Hutton. and the house wouia hr iue
seem half so CHEEKY and inviting were nc not Inefe
to give his hearty welcome to the arriving quest
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE CHATEATGAY.

In sight Of Ralph's since the lake shore between
them curves so deeply, but two miles away by the
road is another excellent hotel the Chateaugay Of
which Charles W. Backus has been owner and
manager since 1893. The hote, stands thirty feet
above the water, high bank at the foot OF
which. eighty-hve feet away. is the lake. 1t is a
structure of striking appearance three stories In
height with lofty columns In front ana deep
recessed balcony at each floor: ana from rs c.eVi-
ton 1. can be seen even from the OF the cha
teaugay road, the trains skirt the lake at its
upper end "a long distance from the hotel IRON
whole extent Of the lake. four miles long ana al
its widest point two miles across. The wooCs come
down 10 the very waters edge. and behind them
are the mountain peaks. twenty or them In AL
studding the horizon irregularly and almost encir-
cling the lake. The hotc faces neary southwest
It's west side being shaded In the morning ana
its east side in the afternoon. The rooms are
larger than in most Adirondack hOteiS, ana every
the halls ten feet wide. The dlnlhs room once
and other public rooms the first Moor are hand
sonlcy fitted up and have open Nreplaccs. The nre-
place in the main office hall Is remarkable one ior
nine feet long, and in its construction nave 1eeiI
used specimens of all the rocks found in the Cha-
teaugay district ten or twelve sorts In all Tennis
courts and croQuet grounds are c.oSe 10 inc holcI
and there woodland paths leading 10 man!
romantic spots. well trails up the neighborng
noun tains Chateaugay's boathouse contains some
OF the liehtest and most graceful rowb)ats 20 DC
found any OF the Adirondack lakes ana Mr
is good fishing In The season. lake trout and brook
trout and abundance OF small game Is IN the
woods around the Upper Chateaugay. The region
is excellent one for deer hunting, too, ana many
"after the law is on" Tht season Of the Chateau
gay opened this year on June !.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
HER FOOLISH FEAT.
from The Kansas city Times.

Ever since Joe Henley made his perous sprint
across the ties OF the Milwaukee bridge on the
bare rims OF his bicycle number OF ambitious
cyclists have professod Willingness 10 equal the
performance But until to-day OF them had
gone further than TO ride ont and view the bridge.
To-day, however. a woman, Dora Dewitt, eaualled
Henleys feat and went him one better for she
rode along the outside OF the rail in space
only eighteen inches wide. 1t was hair-raising
performance and one that Is not likely to b
eQualled soon
Miss Dewitt rode a light racer. The tires had
been removed. leaving only the bare rims TO ride
on She started at fast clip. knowing that In no
other way could she get across. single mishap
would have hurled her into the Missouri River,
ninety feet below Once. near the centre Of the
bridge. she swerved slightly. and for few feet
the wheel rushed along within an inch OF the edge
OF the ties but the girl was cool and I'm a mo-
ment she was In control OF her wheel. and finished
the trip without further danger. The greatest
peril was In the deprcssions two feet wide which
exist at regular intervals from one end OF the
bridge TO the other But she crossed all OF these
firmly though the shock each time seemed II
II would throw her from the wheel. Al the close
Miss Dewitts arms were numb that she could
not lift them. Several well-known wheelmen W.T.
messed tho feat