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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
THE NEW YEAR
Is on that holy winter night

AS on that holy winter night
Approached the warning hour
They gathered in the forest bower
An clad in spotless white
And soow-poarls gli.teglng, a yirg.n
air.
With flowing golden hair.
Bathed in Streaming food Of yellow
light.
From out the shadow broke
TO hide beneath the mystic oak
Lot through the shelt'ring mistletoe
\ sudden moonbeam Strayed
That kissed the blushing forehead of
The maid;
Whilst, quivering on yonder snow.
Soft shadows, stealing, come and go.
Sweet chanted from the vestals wait
ing
4 maiden's prayer
Is fading slow in echoes faint as air.
And now
She grasps tn impatient Dough
New Year all hall"
Young voices ring.
Those liquid notes lone-ling'ring sail
And float ard cling
The waving trees among.
! vow, so long 'twixt heaven and earth
they hung,
So slow they were to die,
Methought an angel chorus sung
Sweet carol out of yonder moonlit sky.
Charleston Shane in Catholic World.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
OLD SUPERSTITIONS.

Among many other old superstition.
associated with new years Is a belief
that If lamp or candle be taken ont
Of a house on that day some member
Of the family will die within a twelve
month, while to throw out dirty water
ashes or anything whatever, no ma
ter how worthless, Is regarded as Ger
tain to bring III luck during the whole
of that year If the first visitor TO q
dwelling on new years day is fe-
male ana she Is admitted, misfortune
and misery are said to be sure to fol-
low that household for the next twelve
months, while It is also thought n
bode serious evil TO a lady II her first
new years caller be dark complex
Toned, dark haired man instead OF one
whose hair and skin are fair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Delight and path9s are nextricably
mingled with The thought ~ new
years day II IS only a conventional
point Of time any other would do as
well Every day cioaes an old year
and begins q new one, but for all that
we caunot help feeiing that this day,
which IS agreef unou throughout
Chris'cnaom for The beginning OF the
new year rs somehow unique The pa
th9s comes from the review " the
past and from the sense that another
notch has heen cut Tor ns on The stick
0f time The delight arises froh VI
snilclpatlor Of the new and hetyer p*s
neriences of The wear to rome What
interest any rational person could
have IN haviog HIS fortune told Il a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
SAXON NEW YEARS.

The wassail bowl was an invarlablr
accompaniment OF new years among
the Saxons and ancient Germans. The
name Is derived from the Saxon was
shael, an expression equivalent to
your health" The drinking Of pledges
on new years day was general, and
pledglng ones health Is an expression
significant of the treacherous and
bloodthlrsty times When one rose 10
drink from the ceremonial cup used AZ
a feast, he was obliged 70 hold II with
both hands, on accouat NJ It's size, and
while ne drank his next friend stood
with him, a drawn sword IN his hand,
70 prevent his being stabbed while
drinking.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
Ii,l1

mystery. The hes, and harm i |ft'tt,o
consist largely in the fact TIA, e. th
day Is like a new paige in tie st6lS. Hlf
YOU wish to enjoy your book you do
not when 1t is half read, turn to the
closing chapter to discover how It
turns out, Yop do no; thank anyone
for telling YOU the plot. II is 50 with
life. There is infinite satisfaction in
each days contribution 10 the record.
Ion do not want to anticipate il. 1t
would be curse il anyone could tell
you just what the year wpufd bring.
II is Just as reasonable to suppose that
the year will be haapy or sad Who
can tell? Who can control tha.9 Are
we not in the hands OF God That Is
the reason for a happy new years day.
BostCa Waterman
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
a WoMAN'S DESIRE.

Who can tell what a womap wanta7
She Is a creature OF words and kisses
The big things count with her as
naught-
IT'S the little ones that she misses
i'......f I#l..r
A bunch Of ylolels. fond cares
Mean more than a million OF gold,
A loving glance, a touch OF hand
TO her dear story unfold.
And she doesn't care II he's wretchedly
poor
II he loves her, and her alone;
And the flower, and the kiss, and the
For t49ifaac s&pio5iS ~ atone
But If he thinks his day dbne
When he cibtnes'atriand gives her
food 20 t!gs l.r.b
lie will find e'teSello0s hesrt to Bght
In the woman Nhorncf M has wooed.
Iop DJ5 lri' ~
And day bytdoynht the years 90 by
And the crfsi sYriden ,grows.
lie will wonder how andp'Ehere he
failed
But it's the woman alone who knows.
"ss 9Yn '7 ',-E. 7 T..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
NEW YEARS IN ANCIENT ROME.

The Romans offered. sacrifices 10
Janus aSld we've very careful how they
conducted themselves for The nrst few
days, as upon their behavior depended
their good or Ill luck for the coming
year. The sSaNons celebrated the ad.
Vest OF the new year with Special rites,
"0a mpstIetoe, cut IN peculiar forms
was 4 fayorte gift
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
Nor a nlFFICuLT ONE

Sorry SAVERS Say, LertX. have yer
made any new years resolutions?
Is harsic LaerteS I've made one.
an ! don't tbnklIIL have any trouble
stickin' to 1t.
Sorry Sawyerl+Wot is It2
Lethargic l.aertes--Iye resolved not
- shovel any SNOW this year; Up 70
Date.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-12-29
WHERE CLAWS ARE POPULAR.

The nails Of the Chinese nobllity
sometimes attain the length OF Is
fnchh3, anhfhsrSfameseI bellies wear
lost~.il der scses st,'the ,end Of their
fingers to proteot the pails II they are
long snnngFto need tt,:or to.make peo-
pie believe that they are there even n
they are not
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17

The extreme range Il temperature IN
Tie Ocean, according 70 a Royal lnstltu'
ton lecture ~ Dr.. John Murray, never
exceeds % degreos l., yot temperature
has played a more important part ID
the distribution Of marine organisms
,han i'll that Of the air breathing and
warm bl3eded animals 4 the Land. The
surface waters II the ocean have I'VE
well marked mperature areas-an
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17
DOM PAUL,s EFFECTIVE PRAYER.
This story May Not Be True, but 1t Is Ear
From Impossible.

Here is a little anecdote told, not y
a malicious uitlander, but ny Boer:
In the carly days, before the IransVaa!
was a republic, there was famine u
the land. and party was ORGANIZED 10
hunt TIE bartbeest. For days the party
secured the vcldt II vain; there was II
sign Of game Of any description. linen
one Of the Beers declared rs intention
Of retiring into the bush 70 pray for sue
cor. IS did tie natriarchs q cid. lie ac-
coriingly left the party IN company VIII.
i native and disaIl AIRED into the bush.
Slu. = II
turned ana informed the party 9lemnIy
th.- be had prayed, AID II three days
ti,.e a very large troop & hardest
would pass tA.- way. Tie party ~
manned ar the Car.0, and. sue 81 u-l,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17
More Fun Now.

Aunt Jane--ln my young days, Ev-
e,yn, girls amused themselves with a
spinning wheel.
Evelyn--But. aunty dear. you ought
- see my wheel spin detroit Free
Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.
: : II y ~ -. 7 = -
Washington, Mar. IS, l>4S.

ll- tN' -ti'it-- ~ 80 80
regardless oi his po,itiea. aitlIia'ion. L
is difficult 10 understand when SPAN i
moving heaven and t"i.A y o-'''"
money and to buy war,ihrs 70 h-"' u
Why ve should hot be openly preparing
for var ny having congress appropriate
t.e a....,y t.c- iet a. ~ n'i.'." MAI
-.ip- aaj % pn, r on = var tf'''n- gen
"a. g.. teal li-.-.....i VIA, line
pr pant.ou- ,r MI which ''e '!:aii.''
'..'.,, is making. 49,. .n'y 70 i"r e>'r.-.
ot.... rai'"ir.a'..i.- y 'a a'..."
lat4. $500 I'A>. ".r te'''
loa..a. 81 ee....--. We .'i- i... .i-
-e,.a.aa' GINS ::
Mr. Ae>-..-y --n "- ~
et-.. t-''--'.t
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III ..'- 1855. FL" .D..i'.~
.,t .r ~1-. WI "e r.
c....- '..-o3. .H! 'ta. L. -.' .. "i't
j,'c, v.er l.' base ~ -ury'''e.S
.j,-..e O.. "" street. AMI IL connections.
Knowing 'ae-e .Ar-~ j. J. IFS duly -
- GOD .,t-,s p in b" '"r .."ee>-a'E ar
llop';a'.qn- ~ p" ,Hr country 10 4
,rape' como. ,iQa ol Geieu>s a;! y en"'.-
il - 1--WE spain .he iar'>l.n+ i has oeen
itching ;or During ;he at wear "r w.. i
!, l.o valid cXcn-e - claim t"A' deI'- :"
would " 4 reflect u upon HE naY".
cour. q: inquiry. II -. spain has been
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17
Much in Little

Is especially true of Hoods PMS for no h'e'!l'
esne ever contained 80 great curative power III
q snail srace. They a.e whole medicine
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17

Or. Miles, He-1ed.es are sod ~ all drug
e.sts u1ler 4 positive guarantee, first bottle
be1e4rs G. money refunded. Boo; on
Ee--l az. ,a.y. seat t-ea . III applicants.
DR MILES NEDICALCO., Eiahart Id
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17

Through tickets 10 r.. .....'
Tacoma and Northern
For information, tines
call OF or write
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU

situations obtained ior those desiring
employment, and help furnished to
m!.'men, loEgers, housekeepers ard
',,'V EDWARD LYcAN.
1t Free Reading Room, Aberdeen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17

KKR. MURRAY, engineer for Keet {,
iva Eountree Mercantile Co, Spring.
field, No, writes: Il suffered from
dyspepsia, was unable 70 eat anything with
out severe distress. Treated by several
physicians without benefit, became almost
q physical wreck and unable to attend to
Ly Work. l took Ir. Miles Restorative
NerT!ne and in s.X Wecks ! VS. VOL. NY
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17

- - = - =
VIE had 4 severe at
tact q. Ia Grippe
whic II brought on
troubles peculiar to
lar sex. Tie Restor-
at.re Eerv.ua Is the
OILY thing that has
Helped her. We both
hope Yen VIII use this
-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17

Sold by druggists. mice -5t
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17

lol part. eulaf, Apply
to o., al jre>-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-03-17
7 GODS

c.ses;. always ready, al
Fays efficient. always sat
ztActory; prevent a cold
fva~ e-~. MI liver lis.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
TWO sToMAcHs.
The Upper for the PrOteids and ths
Lower for the Greater Part
of the Food.

Lower for the Greater Part
of the Food.
1t is an interesting study to observe
how the digestion of food is accomplished
The greater part of vegetable food is
starch and this is never digested in the
stomach proper. nor is it affected by the
pepsin of the upper stomach.
Starch Ia Carlo -hydrate) is passed out
of the stomach into the duodenum or
second stomach and there treated by the
pancreatic juices. when in time a micro
scopic fungi is grown from a part of the
grain, If that has been eaten. and these
elements with moisture. heat and time
transform the starch into grape-sugar,
which Is the first act of digestion.
These processes are duplicated in an
artificial or mechanical way in the manu-
facture Of Grape-Nuts. the new breakfast
food made by the Postum Cereal Co.,
Linn, of Battle Creek, Mich.
In this food one finds the delicate
sweet taste of grape-sugar and when
eaten 1t will be found to quickly digest
and fatten and strengthen the entire
body.
Its especial mission is to nourish and
rebuild the brain and nerve centers.
A certain definite feeling of strength
and stamina comes to the individual after
a few days use of Grape Nuts at
breakfast.
Being condensed food one does not re-
Quire more than to 5 teaspoonfuls at
meal. which Is worth considering from an
economical standpoint.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
DEATH OF THOMAS HEATING.
\ Leading Figure in the Politics of
Maryland PasAQs Away.

Maryland PasAes Away.
Centerville. Nd. June 2.-Hon. Thomas
]. Keating died yesterday morning at his
late home in Centerville. aged sixty-nine
years. For a number of years his health
had not been very robust He resigned the
office of State tax commissioner about
three months ago. Symptoms Of heart
trouble developed ir the early part of
March. and he had not been able to leave
his room, except on a few occasions. for
a very short time. for over two months.
1t was apparent to his friends that his
vital powers were declining rapidly. and
his death, though sudden. was not unex-
pected.
Mr.. Keating was a leading figure In
Maryland politics. He was a member of
the constitutional convention of 1867
which framed the constitution under
which the Democratic party returned to
power. He took a leading part in its
deliberations. In 1874 Mr.. Heating ran
for Congress. but was defeated by Gov.
Thomas in the nominating convention,
and the next year was president of the
Democratic State convention. at which
for the governorship.
In November, 1877. he was nominated
by acclamation for the position of State
comptroller. and elected over his oppo-
nent DR.. Porter, Of Allegany, by the
largest majority ever given any man in
the State. His popularity is attested by
the fact that he always led his own tick
ct in the county in which he resided.
The evening times., 1898-06-02

ernor. showing him that under the pres
ent arrangement the best work could not
be got out of the batteries. and that a
change would make the artillery portion
of the Guard equal to any other branch
of the service.
The First and Second Batteries in New
York: the Third in Brooklyn. and the
Sixth In Birmingham. make the total of
the batteries in the State. The guns of
the Third-six Gatiings-are fit only for
riot duty. and would be of little use In
war service. he guns OF the other bat
teries are the powerful and effective 32-
inch rifles. Each battery has four of
these. Under the scheme of regimental
formation there would be large increase
in the number of batteries. The plan now
proposed Is to raise battery In Buffalo,
Rochester. Syracuse. Albany and Troy.
which would make hve up the State
Then the Borough of the Bronx would
contribute another. as would both New
York and Brooklyn. The total would
then be twelve. This would give three
battalions of four batteries each, and
instead Of four guns. as now. each would
have six. In the whole regiment there
would thus be seventy-two guns. A COL
onel lieutenant colonel and three majors
would make up the field officers.
There would be six officers in each bat
tery-one captain, two first lieutenants
two second lieutenants. and an assistant
surgeon. The enlisted men would be the
same in number as now-I09-and the total
of the battery would be lis. The aggre-
gate for the State with twelve batteries
would be 1850. The Regular Army needs
a larger complement. and In that service
there would be 173 men and five officers to
a battery.
On a war footing, then, the strength
of the dozen batteries would be 2,l36. II
is generally understood that the regiment
al formation would not necessarily be
abandoned. even II twelve batteries could
not be formed. Five or more would afford
a basis for such an organization.
Gen. Howard Carroll. chief of artillery
of the State. is mentioned for colonel of
the proposed regiment. Gen. Carroll was
appointed January /. 1895. and reappointed
January l, 1897.
The evening times., 1898-06-02

pany E. Seventh Infantry. Ohio volun-
teers. having rendered his resignation,
is honorably discharged from the service
of the United States.
Private James Ray. Company H. Sew
enth Infantry. now at Tampa, Fla, is
transferred to the Hospital Corps. Upon
receipt of this order at the headquarters
Seventh Infantry the commanding Off
Ger will order him to report for duty
with the Hospital Corps detachment of
the regiment.
Private Reginald p. Hare. Company A,
Third Infantry, now at camp near Mo-
bile. Ala. is transferred to the Hospital
Corps. Upon receipt of this order at the
headquarters Third Infantry the COM
manding officer will order him to report
for duty with the Hospital Corps detach-
ment of the regiment.
Private Frank G. Strachan. Company
E. Third New York Volunteer Infantry.
now at camp at Dunn Loring. Va. will
be discharged the service of the United
States.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
A SIGNAL SYSTEM.
How the BlockadinG Fleet Guarded
AEsinst Surpriae.

HkUtnSt SuFpftHe.
Key West. Fla. June Am interest
ing account of the precautions taken to
prevent the blockading vessels off Ha-
vana being surprised by the Spanish fleet
was told today by an officer of one of the
vessels stationed as a scout in the Yu-
catan Channel, who arrived this MORN
ing.
Before the Spanish feet was definitely
located there was some apprehension
that it would make a dash through the
Yucatan Channel and attempt to DESTROY
the blockading fleet patrolling off Hava-
ma and seek refuge in the harbor The
only ones who expressed no concern about
the apparent danger were the Navy Off
GERS who seemed exposed to it. Now IL
appears that they had good reason for
tranquility, as from the precautions that
had been taken to guard them from sur
prise it would have been almost impos-
sible for them to be caught ,unawares.
This is the way 1t was done: The swift
Vesuvius was sent to patrol the Yucatan
Channel at its narrowest point. Direct
ly north of her and within signalling
distance the fast cruiser Cincinnati kept
vigil, and still further northward of her
the record breaking st. Paul was on the
lookout. Midway between the st. Paul
ana DlOcKa0ing meet the new and fast
revenue cutter Manning was stationed
Had the Spanish fleet attempted to
traverse the Yucatan Channel the vesu-
vius would have been the first to detect
the movement. In that event her orders
were to warn the Cincinnati. next in line
by rocket. The signal would have been
instantly reported to the st. Paul. and
that vessel would run down the coast
line until her rockets attracted the at
tention of the Manning. which latter
would have set out at full speed for the
blockading fleet. firing her warning rock
cts when within signal distance.
As soon as the answering rocket was
seen the Manning was to head for Tor
tugas, where all the vessels had been or
dered to rendezvous upon the approach
of the enemy. 1t will be noted that the
vessels selected for this picket duty were
the fastest in the Navy. Their speed
would have saved them from capture
and this. with the well arr, nged plan of
signals, would have made 1t impossible
for the blockading squadron to be sur
priSed.
The evening times., 1898-06-02

Bad management keeps more people in
poor circumstances than any other one
cause To be successful one must look
ahead and plan ahead SO that when a
favorable opportunity presents itself he
is ready to take advantage of it. A little
forethought will also save much expense
and valuable time. A prudent and care
full man will keep a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea RENE
,dy in the house. the shiftless fellow will
wait until necessity compels it and then
ruin his best horse going for a doctor and
have big doctor bill to pay. besides:
one pays out 25 cents, the other Is out a
hundred dollars and then wonders why
his neighbor is getting richer while he is
getting poorer. For sale by Henry Evans.
wholesale and retail druggist. 93s F Street
northwest and Connecticut Avenue and
Street northwest and 142S Maryland Ave
nue. northeast.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
STOCK MARKET SLUGGISH
Disappointment Over War News
Restricts Prices.
A Disposition to Sell Manifested by
Foreign Element-Corn-Carr
in& Roads Develop Strength.

New York, June 2.-The stock market
was fairly strong at the opening. with the
disposition still indicated by traders to
take profits.
There was some disappointment at the
revised accounts of the engagement at
Santiago, and the foreign element ranged
itself on the selling side.
The shares of the corn-carrying roads
developed aggressive strength. The un-
dertone of speculation was firm There
was no selling pressure.
In Government bonds the new As were
IL per cent higher.
Stocks at noon were irregular and mac
tive. Declines and advances of from one
to two points and over were noted.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Fordyee Fay Dead.

Fordyce Fay. father of Mrs. Harry E.
Riley. of this city, died Tuesday night at
his home in Baltimore. aged 50 years. He
came to Baltimore in 1892, and for thirty
five years was employed as a leather in
spector. He was a member of Oriental
Lodge No. 6, Independent Order of Me-
chanics. He was twice married. His
first wife was Miss johnson. His second
wife. who survives him, was Mrs Bick-
ertOn,
The evening times., 1898-06-02
THE LONDON STOCK MARKET.
American Securities Display Irreg.

American Securities Display Irreg-
ularity on War RumOrs.
London, June 2.-Americans were irreg-
ular in the stock market here today on
extensive realizing. The Vanderbilts were
the strong features. Buying of Americans
for investors is conspicuous. The belief
prevails here that Spain's inability to
raise funds to carry on the war will
force her to seek peace on the best pos
sible terms.
Spanish As at "a display a degree of
steadiness that in view of the run on the
Bank of Spain is only explained by the
suggestion of a probable REIMBURSEMENT
of the hopeless struggle with the United
States.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
DIED.

HICKEY-h her residence No. 329 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue northwest. on June 1, 1898. at D.
m CATHERINE. beloved wife of Laurence
Hickey, aged sixty-seven years
Funeral will leave residence Saturday at $50
a. m thence to st. Domnck's Church. where
solemn high will be said for the re-
pose of her soul Friends and relatives respect
fully invited to attend. jest
TOBIN-On Tuesday, May 81, 1893, at Twenty
sixth and N Streets northeast. MARY A. TOBIN.
beloved wife of William P. Tobin and daughter OF
John T. Breen.
Funeral Friday. June 8. at 10 O'Clock. Friends
and relatives invited to attend 1t
COLEMAN-Departed this life, after a brief i'll
ness OF fever, June l. 1898, at a. m., IHS.
KATIE DAUGHTON COLEMAN, beloved wife Of
Mr. J.. A. Coleman.
Funeral from Gurley Church. Florida ave, near
7th St. Friday afternoon, O'Clock. lnterment
private jel-2t-em
The evening times., 1898-06-02
PUBLIC LIGHTING CONTRACTS.
-
The United States Electric Lighting
COu,nauy Endephlds COm ne etttnr.


Company IndeFbids Competitors.
Bids for lighting various Government
reservations in this city were opened in
the office of the superintendent of public
buildings and grounds at the War Depart
ment yesterday. The bidders were local
electric lighting companies. The United
States Electric Lighting Company's
bid was lowest of the whole. though there
were some places not reached by the
wires of this company. This company is
the Oldest organization of the kind in the
city. and has recently enlarged its plant
to accommodate the increasing business.
1t was severely set back by a disastrous
fire that occurred last fall. when the
power house was burned out by the cross
ing of two wires.
Since that time the new dynamos. that
are much larger and better adapted to
use in a plant such as theirs. have been
ordered. and are to be set up in the new
building that is nearing completion.