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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23
oYPsIEs in EUROPE.
They Are Increasing and BE1ay Are
Permanently Located.

Permanently Located.
New York Sun: 1t has been popular
" supposed that the gypsies Of Europe,
like the Indians Of North America,
were becoming an extinct race, and the
conditions of their existence are not
such as would seem to assure longevity.
But a recently published official re-
port of the English government shows
that the number of gypsles in England,
SO far from declining, is actually on the
increase, and the same is true of some
other European countries from which
figures are at hand.
By an authentic computation made
recently, there are $4,000 gypsies in
Great Britain, 1000 more than at the
time of the last previous enumeration,
though, perhaps, that may have been
somewhat imperfect. There are in the
whole Of Europe nearly 10000 gypsies,
the figures being: Great Britain, $4,000;
Spain, 10000; Russia, $4,000; Germany.
$4,000; and Austria, Turkey and the
Balkan countries, 100000 each. Gyp-
sizes, who are known as Zingari in It.
ally, Gitanos in Spain. ziguener in
Germany, Cziganyok in Hungary,
Tzgani in Slavic countries, Tchinganch
in Turkey, and Bohemians in France,
are considered to be of Asiatic origin,
though the name ''gypsies'' is general
ly acknowledged to be a corruption Of
the word Egyptian, and in Scotland
gypsy is called an Egyptian, as readers
of the Little Minister" are aware. In
the United States there are few gyp-
sizes, for the reason, perhaps, that they
meet with great competition in the
pursuits which the European countries
furnish them with their chief revenue,
fortune telling, divination and sooth-
saying. In Europe, though it is pop
ularly supposed that they are mere
wanderers, the Pariahs of civilization,
driven from place to place, as popular
sentiment may dictate, the fact is that
many of the gypsies are permanently
located in towns of their own, main
tanning stable administration and
prospecting to a considerable extent.
This is especially true in the districts
of or near the lower Danube, and the
gypsy population of Pennsylvania, in
Hungary, is not only large, but quite
influential. Hungarian gypsies have
long been known everywhere on ac-
count of their appreciation of music,
and gypsy bands have visited the Unit
ed States from time to time and with
equally good success. The aptitude Of
gypsies in acquiring a knowledge Of
music has already been marked, and
Franz List has borne testimony to
his quality by saying: Indifferent
to the minute and complicated pas
sions by which mankind is swayed,
callous to the painting, grasping eff
fects of such microscopic and super
cultured vices as vanity, ambition, in
trigue and avarice, the gypsy only
comprehends the simplest requirements
of primitive nature. Music, dancing,
drinking and love, diversified by
childish and humorous delight in petty
thieving and cheating, constitute his
whole repertoire of passions, beyond
whose limited horizon he does not
care to look" The gypsies of Eng
land are found chiefly in the northern
countries.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23
Stood by His Flag.

Not long ago a dozen rough. but
brave soldiers were playing cards one
night in the camp. What on earth
is that|" suddenly exclaimed the ring
leader, stopping in the midst of the
game to listen.
In moment the whole squad were
listening to low, solemn voice which
came from the tent occupied by sew
eral recruits, who had arrived in the
tent on tiptoe
Boys, he's a-praying, or I'm a sin
ner!' he roared out.
Three cheers for the parsonw shout
ed another man of the group, as the
prayer ended.
"You watch things! I'll show you
how to take the religion out of him!"
said the first speaker, laughing. He
was large man, the ring-leader in
mischief
The recruit was a slight, pale-faced
young fellow of about IS years Of age,
During the next three weeks he was
the butt of the camp. Then several OF
the boys, conquered by the lads gentle
patience and uniform kindness to his
prosecutors, begged the Others to stop
annoying him.
"Oh, the little ranter is no better
than the rest of u.s." answered the big
ring-leader He's only making be-
lieve pious. When we get under fire
you'll see him run. These pious folks
don't like the smell of gunpowder. I've
no faith in their religion"
In a few weeks the regiment broke
camp, marched toward Richmond, en-
tered the Wilderness, and engaged in
that terrible battle.
The company to which the young re-
cruit belonged had terrible struggle.
The brigade was driven back, and,
when the line was reformed behind the
breastworks they had built in the
morning, he was missing.
When last seen, he was almost sur
rounded by enemies, but fighting des-
perately. At his side stood the brave
fellow who had made the poor lad a
constant object of ridicule. Both were
given up as lost.
Suddenly the big man was seen
trampling through the underbrush,
bearing the dead body of the recruit.
Reverently he laid the corpse down,
saying, as he wiped the blood from his
own face:
"Boys, I couldn't leave him-he
fought so! I thought he deserved a
decent burial"
SBring the lull in the battle, the
men dug a shallow grave and tenderly
laid the remains therein. Then, as one
was cutting the name and regiment
upon a board, the big man said, with
husky voice:
81 guess you'd better put the words
Christian Soldier in somewhere! He
deserves the title, and maybe, it'll con-
sole him for our abuse"
There was not dry eye among those
rough men, as they stuck the rudely-
carved board at the head of the grade,
and again and again looked at the in
scription.
well" said one, che was Chris
tian soldier, if there ever was one!"
And, turning to the ring-leader, "He
didn't run, did he, when he smelt gun
POWDER" e.
RUM" answered the big man, his
voice tender with emotion; why, he
didn't bulge an inch! But what's that
to standing for weeks our fire like a
man, and never sending a word back?
He Just stood by his flag and let lis
pepper at him-he did"
When the regiment marched away
that rude head-board remained to tell
what a power lies in a Christian life.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23
RETURN or MASTER.

A man of middle height. with an old
fashioned goatee beard and perplex-
ed' wondering air. He attracted less
attention in the Chantrey room by rea-
son OF the fact that most of the visitors
were young couples absorbed in the
study Of each other. He looked at
these young pairs with twlnkling eyes,
ana nodded approvingly.
NO change there!" he said with a
sigh of relief.
lie went into the Foster room and
looked with interest at his own por-
trait on the walls. One of the engaged
couples came up and looked over his
shoulder.
Who's he seeposed to be, George?"
asked the lady carelessly.
Chap O. the name of Dickens" re-
Piled George, with the readiness of one
for whom the world has no secrets,
Charles Dickens"
I've card the name," said the young
woman. What was he celebrited for?"
Writing chap" said George.
Ever read any of his works?" asked
the lady persistently. The man with
the old-fashioned beard put his hand
to his ear.
Know some Of the titles of EN-"
answered George evasively.
At the glass-covered cases was some
thing more fattering. These, spelling
out the biue-inked manuscript of
"Dombey and Son." and reading with
greater ease the holder handwriting
OF oliver Twist" a party of Ameri-
cans talked excitedly. In their en-
thusiasm they desired to buy the
books; they summoned thoughtful
policeman and asked him how many
thousand dollars his people would re-
quire for one of them, anyway. The
thoughtful policeman shook his head
slowly and said, with respect, that the
country would have to be precious
hard up before it parted with one of
them. This only increased the Ameri-
cans admiration.
They've forgiven me for Martin
Chuzzlewit,' said the master himself.
Pm glad"
He went out of the museum presently
into Brompton road, and stepped into
bus that carried him to Piccadilly
Circus. He seemed dazed at the white
glow of light that met him there; at
the high buildings bordering the tri-
angular space.
This is not much like London" he
said. mot like my London"
Leicester Square gave him more as
constituent, and he hurried into
court and tried to think. Two matron-
ly women were Dragging of their chill
dren; the eldest boy of one was doing
something heroic in the sixth standard
at the board school; the other, a pale
woman, had boy who was being look
ed after by the poor law guardians,
and, the mother declared, was as heal
thy as healthy, and about to go to
Kneller Hall. You'd never believe he
was a son O. mine," said the white
faced woman.
II wonder" said the master, "I won
der now whether l helped in that"
An idea occurred to him. ''Drury
Lane!"
He knew the way quite we'll. Past
the Garrick Club and along the south
-rL--
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23

there was little Of change. A book.
shop, with volume entitled "The Nor
al Lesson of Pickwick. BY One Who
Knew Dickens" drove him from
Bloomsbury.
Back at Oxford Circus the swift rush
of traffic, the winking, startling adj
vertisements that appeared and disap-
peared; the horseless cabs-all these
things confused and wearied him, and
he began to wish for midnight. He
tried to find Soho, and could only dis
cover Shaftesbury avenue. Crossing
the road, he would have been hurt by
dashing, spluttering FIRE engine had not
two young men in evening dress caught
him neatly and bowled him on to the
pavement.
Not hurt, sir, hope" said one,
mot hurt, thank you," he replied,
painting, "but somewhat startled. Lon
don is in a greater hurry than it was in
my day"
I'VE all have to push" said the other
young fellow, nowadays. Can we
give you any further assistance, sir?"
Gentlemen" he said courteously, II
cannot trespass on your goodness"
You look tired" said the first youth.
81 am tired"
Come into our club and rest for
bit. We are literary men-or think
we are-and there will be some others
there"
1t was 11:3O now. They escorted
him to the club and took him up the
broad stairway into the smoking room.
The room was filled with the scent of
cigars and the sound of voices, and ev-
eryone seemed to be talking about
books. The master, comfortable in an
armchair near the IRE, listened anxi--
ously. The members were all young
ish men-men who were probably in
their bassinettes at the time that his
spirit flew away from Gad's Hill and
from this earth. His two hosts left
him with an excuse to join the heated
debate. Current regulations formed
the subject of the conference, and, in
order to save time, everybody spoke at
once. Many were talking about them
selves.
They've forgotten me-" said the
master, regretfully.
Indeed, this did at first appear to be
the case. Presently however, he
caught his name, and he half rose in
the chair No infant author waiting
for his first notice could have been
more nervous than he was at that mo-
ment.
We'll" loud-voiced man at the fire.
place had said in speaking of modern
writer, 1--WE heard him referred to as
a modern Dickens"
For moment there was a hush, but
only for moment. Then there rained
down upon the loud-voiced man a
swift, deafening torrent Of genuine re-
proof. Eagerly the master listened
How dared any one (the young mem
bers said excitedly) compare the man
with Dickens? There was no one
nowadays high enough OF broad enough
or strong enough to justify comparison
with him. Dickens stood alone! Dick
ems always would stand alone! Dick
ems was the master of them all!
Gentlemen" cried one Of the young
men earnestly, 81 give you Charles
Dickens! God bless his memory and
keep it always green!"
The clock struck II. A happy-faced
old-fashioned man stole quietly out OF
the room.-Illustrated London News.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23
New Handy Hat FASTENER.

A western man has patented handy
hat fastener consisting of two curved
pins set in opposite sides of the crown
with rubber cords to keep them pulled
into their heads; the pins being pulled
down and allowed to work their way
into the hair.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23
of Diamond Combustion.

No one can tell where the diamond
goes to in combustion. Burn it and 1t
leaves no ash. The flame is exterior,
like that of a cork, and when it has
blazed itself out there remains not
even so much as would dust the an
tennae of a butterfly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23
Not Entirely DRY.

Possible renter (from the city, exam
lining suburban cottage)-Is the cellar
q dry one? Mr.. Isolate (of Lonely
Vile. evaavely)-W-ell, thRre may be
q couple of bottles of beer in It
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23

The world is full of budding genius
es. but the majority Of them get nipped
IN the bud.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
noop SHORT STORIES FOR
THE VETERANS.

women in War The Real Heroic
woman Comes to the Surface When the
Country Is in Trouble-stood by His
FIag-Back in '8I.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23

The wonderful part of the Maxim
eun is that it has only one barrel and
vet it can discharge 600 shots in one
minute.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-07-23
RIver Jordan,, ouIck pssoent.

NIFoE 0UEuaM7B WuIch UosoonLa
The river Jordan makes the greatest
descent in the shortest distance of al
most any stream.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01
Gold Democrats Active.

Grand Rapids, June 2S-Chairman w.
R. Shelby, of the sound money demo-
cratic state central committee, is receiv-
ing many letters from all parts of the
state urging that state convention be
called to nominate straight democratic
ticket Most of these letters, as might
be expected, are from those active in the
sound money movement two years ago,
but letters are coming from some who,
for the sake OF regularity" trained with
the Bryan crowd in the last campaign.
The letters from these persons are most
interesting as they indicate the dissatis-
faction among old.time democrats against
the fusion deal.
Chairman Shelby will in few days
call meeting of the sound money state
central committee to consider the situa-
ton and it is probable a state convention
will be called. The convention will be a
mass affair, instead of delegates, and a
ticket will be nominated with Levi L.
Barbour, of Detroit, and Eugene Pringle,
of Jackson, as gubernatorial possibilities.
In the campaign two years ago the
Detroit sound money democrats did not
manifest any great interest in the move
ment, and let few democrats, mostly in
western Michigan, do the big end of the
work. A repetition of the fusion deal by
the Irregular" Democrats this season and
Dan J. Campau's rise in political promi-
hence have stirred up the Detroit demo-
Gratis, and some of the strongest letters
received by Mr.. Shelby are from them,
insisting that independent action should
be taken.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01
Probate Court.

Annual account OF A. A. Harper, guar
dian OF Frances Van Wormer, mentally
incompetent person, allowed.
Claims heard before court in the mat
ter of the estate of Chas. Tilton, deceased.
In the matter of the Hurd Greek drain,
an application filed petitioning the court
that a jury be empaneled Wednesday,
June 20, set for that purpose.
In the matter of Frank G. Gates, de-
ceased, the matter OF the appointment of
an administrator of the estate came on for
hearing. Application for filing of securi-
ty for costs was made by I. j. Horsman,
attorney for the estate. Order made re-.
curing the same was made by the court.
John S. Gleason, having filed his resig-
nation as guardian of Reuben Hussey, a
spendthrift, Arthur w. Green makes APP
plication as county poor commissioner,
that guardian be appointed of said
spendthrift. Hearing, July 18th.
On July 18th application for license to
sell real estate will be heard in the mat
ter of the estate of Benjamin P. Warner,
deceased; license to mortgage real estate
in the estate Of Henry Frumbey, deceas-
ed, and for the appointment of an ad-
ministrator of the estate of Ellen E.Smith,
will be heard.
Final account of Park Scott, admins
traitor of the estate Of Samuel Rowlatt,
deceased, will be heard on July 20.
In the matter of the estate of James
Leavitt, deceased, Joel Leavitt was APP
pointed administrator of said estate.
KATHERINE E. KELSEY,
Probate Reoistar
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01
The Hen and the Cow.

Sing no for the brindle dairy COW,
Sing hi for the little brown hen,
Such couple was never on earth below
To feather the nest OF men;
With the golden products OF good Queen Bess
No udder can compare,
While the snowy fruit OF the cackling "bute"
Brings a solace for every care.
Men risk their lives for the shining ore,
Deep laid In frozen cline,
When tn. Sc faithful servants bring them more
And peace at the self-same time
With pasture in plenty and bugs galore,
They never will lack for feed;
Their stock is at par at the grocery store
For things that the farmers need.
Then, three times three for the bovine "she,"
And three for the female fowl
At the farmers door which they feed before
No wolf has chance to howl.
No poets dream ever Matched q theme
More worthy poets pen
Then the kindly queen OF the pasture green
And the busy, cackling hen.
Michigan Tradesman.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01
Real Estate Transfers.

G. Bench to j. Dench, lot IL blk g
Willow Spring Park, Owosso, 500.
J. w. Martin to A. Herrick, lots 10 &
IL, blk l, Bancroft, 500.
M. Keyte to w. H. Lingle, lots 30 and
80, blk 8, Maple Ridge PIX, Owosso, $67. 4S
M. H. Cole to j. Durkee, lot 10 blk 20
Corunna, 1915.
AT. Rohem to d. Abrey, blk 10 Wood
lawn PIX, Owosso, $120.
A. Sheffield to 1. Haskins, lot blk 8
Weeks I'd add, Laingsburg, $75.
1. Haskins to F. Sheffield, lot and pt
lot 6, blk s, Laingsburg, s.
O.. Amos to A. Kribs, pit net sec 10
New Haven, 1925.
E. H. Fisher to G. Fritz, pit lot blk 10
Byron, $40.
G. J. Schaub to j. I. Mitchell and wife
pit net sec 10, Owosso, $500.
N. Lamb to J. G. B. Lamb, lots 56-7-s
blk 81, Byron, 5000.
J. Leveck to M. J. Byerly, lot on sec 1e
Caledonia, $40.
L. g. Crom to E. Poterfeld, nwt nwt,
sec IA, New Haven, $l100.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01
B. Y. P. U. Election of officers.

The semi-annual election OF officers OF
the Baptist Young Peoples Union was
held Monday evening. Reports of the
work OF the several committees since the
last election of officers, were read and
accepted. Several new members were
received into membership. After the
business meeting social hour was spent.
The following officers were elected and
committees appointed:
President, Jessie Keagle; Vice Pres,
| thel Mclean; Sec'y, Ora Davis; Treas.
Harry Crosby; Organist, E. Gertrude
Galusha; Cor. Sec'y, Birdie Bradley;
Chorister, w. l.. Parker.
Devotional-Harry Crosby, Cora Mil
Ter, Ora Davis, H. Kirk White, Mabel
Osborn.
Membership-Mrs. H. X. White, Fam
ME Osborn, Blanche Burhans, Mrs. Grace
Allen, Zadie Hicks,
Social-Mrs. Grace Allen, Gertrude
Wicking, A. Henion, Lulu Peck, Bessie
Galusha, w. L. Parker.
Floral-Florence Bray, Bessie Galusha,
Birdie Bradley, Lena Dean.
Missionary-Mrs. @. E. Benoy, Hattie
Hodge, Mrs. S. B. Pitts, E. Gertrude
Galusha, Mrs. f.. Henderson.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01
Common Council.
Common Council Chamber,
n.uocc q MIoh Luna "a QQQ

J
The Council met In adjourned session to re-
view and confirm as reviewed the assessment
roll of the special assessment for the paving of
Washington street from the south line of Mason
street to the iron bridge which crosses the Shia-
wassee river, and Exchange street from Park
street to Water street, and Main street from
Park street to Washington street.
Mayor Thos. Kerwin presiding. Aldermen pre-
sent at roll call, Wiley, Copas, Harmon, Jordan,
Palmer and Watson.
The assessment roll was read and reviewed.
motion prevailed that the property assessed
to the Banister es tate be changed so as to be as
sessed to Cephse Banister, that the frontage of
this property be changed from % It to "a It, and
that the amount of assessment be changed from
SlO1. 80 to Sil0.50.
Moved and carried that the description of the
frontage of the property assessed to III. w. Mann
be changed from 27t II to 40 #. and that the as
sessment be changed from $lU1. 20 to s92.0S.
Aid. Jordan presented the following resolution
and moved Its adoption; carried.
Resolved by the common council of the city of
Owosso that the special assessment roll as read
and reviewed, being for paving certain streets
In the city of Owosso, be and the same Is hereby
adopted and confirmed and that the amounts
assessed therein be divided and made payable
in FIVE equal annual installments, payable annu-
ally on the first Monday In December In each
year, with interest 10 be computed thereon at 8
per cent per annum.
Council adjourned.
JOHN L. ASH, City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
Owosso, MICH. FRIDAY. July 1. 1898.
Y. M. G. A. Notes.

Rev. w. s, Ament will address the mems
meeting next Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
1t will be practical talk which every man
In Owosso should hear.
The bath rooms have been freshened by
q coat of paint, and new mating in the
waiting room. They are more attractive
than ever now, and the Improvement is ap-
yreciated by the young men.
II. II. Culver has presented the associa-
fion with so volumes from his library. The
gift includes some valuable commentaries
and other books helpful to Bible students.
1t is most acceptable present.
A splendid list of talent has been secured
for the Star Lecture Course. 1t will COM
prise the Ladies' Military Band, of Boston;
the Cecilia Musical Club, with Karl Mar
shall White, reader; George KEENAN,, the
famous Siberian traveller, with new lee
lure on CUBA" lecture by DIR. w. H.
Crawford, president of Allegheny College,
subject "Savonarola;" Thomas McClary, of
Minneapolis, subject, Sunshine in Labor"
The price of season tickets will be ST. 90 as
Ast year.
The army work of the Y. M. c. A. is re-
eeivipg the support of people everywhere,
as it richly merits, for more practical
work was never undertaken anywhere.
The tents with their accommodations at the
camps have been of untold help to the men
gathered there, and they will be taken to
the front with the men as rapidly as money
is provided. Tents have gone to the Philli-
pines, and others are ready to go to Cuba.
Between fifty and sixty secretaries are al
ready employed in the association army
work In the field, and any number are ready
TO 20 If the way opens.