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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
Inventor Dead.

Marquette, Mich. Dec. 19.-William
Burt. one of the oldest residents of the
upper peninsula, died here. He was
distinguished as the inventor of the
solar compass and typographer of the
FIRST typewriter.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
cubans Celebrate Eyacu.tion.

Havana, Dec. 19.-The Cnbans on
Sunday celebrated the evacuation of
Marianao on invitation of the alcalde,
Senior Gomez De La Nanza. Every
street was decorated with American
and Cuban flags intertwined. and at
several points were erected triumphal
arches bearing suitable Inscriptions.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
Suicide at Utica, n. Y.

, Marquette, Mich, Dec. 19.-A,private
tdispatehr from Htica, My. announces
the suicide of leroy htAiidlan; the.last
democratic postmaster of Marquette.
He lately removed from Marquette.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
The Presidents speecI
The president said:

ut gives me very great pleasure to meet
and greet the citizens of the city of Macon,
whit many Of whom have been asso-
ciated in public life. 1t has gived me pleas
ure to witness the review of the soldiers
of the United States. How much, indeed,
has this nation to be thankful for at this
hour. With what reverent gratitude we
should express our thankfulness to Divine
Providence, who has SO tenderly cared for
the American. people. We have been at
war with foreign power. That war end
ed after 113 days of conflict, conflict on
two oceans, conflict in the west and
east. $4,000 miles apart, with $1,000 of our
soldiers on distant shores and 20. 100 sailors
and marines afioat, with a loss in army and
navy of less than 1000, and without the loss
of ship or sailor or soldier or flag by cap
ture. Never before was there more mag
nif1cent army mustered for hoIier cause
or under a more glorious flag than the
stars and stripes (Cheers and great ap-
plause.)
ION the 24th day of this month, the day
before Christmas, our peace commission
ers will deliver to the president of the
United States treaty of peace, peace with
honor. peace with the blessings of liberty
to struggling peoples east and west.
Triumph Over Prejudices.
II congratulate my country on another
fact. We have not only triumphed over
our enemies, but we have triumphed over
our own prejudices and are now united
country. U'roionged applause and cheers.)
ut has done my heart good to witness
the demonstrations of patriotism from one
end of this country to the other. Six weeks
ag l went to the extreme west. l met
the wave of patriotism there. come to
the south, and l witness the same spirit
of loyalty and devotion to a common coun-
try with common faith, under common
flag. (ApplaLse)
II know this great audience wants to see
the heroes of the war (Applause0 They
are here with you-Shafter and Wheeler
and Lawton and Bates and others who
We're conspicuous in the recent conflict
(cheers). and give way that you may have
the pleasure of meeting them and other
distinguished gentlemen who are in my
party as journey through the south. :"
(Great applause.)
A memorial address was presented to
the president by the confederate vet
Grams. The now famous reference ito
care for the confederate dead" in the
presidents Atlanta speech, was framed
in huge wreath of flowers and placed
on the pedestal Of the confederate
monument.
Mrs. Mckinley remained in the par
lor car while in Macon and bowed fre-
quently to the crowd that gathered at
the depot. On account of her slight
cold it was not considered advisable for
her to face the rain. President McKin-
ley spoke briefly from the reviewing
stand. He confined his remarks chief
ly to the pride the American people
should take in their army. Gems. Wheel
er, Lawton, Shafter and Wilson also
made short addresses.
Gen. Lawton left the party here to go
to Huntsville, Ala. to take command
of Camp Force.
The president and party left Macon
on their special train for Augusta a.
1880 in the morning, the trip being
made over the Georgia road.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20

Sails for New York.

New York, Dec. 10. - Ambassador
Jules Cambon will sail from Havre for
New York on January 2. to resume his
duties in Washington~
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
New York soldiers Speeding East.

Denver, Col, Dec. l9.-The special
train on the Burlington railroad, carry
ing homeward Col. Barbour and staff
and companies and l.. of the First
New York regiment of volunteers,
reached Hastings, Neb., at seven o'clock
Monday morning and is due in Chicago
early Tuesday. The second section,
carrying companies A, b and d, under
command of Lieut.. Col Stalkpole, is
several hours behind the first section.
1t passed Oxford, Neb., at ten O'Clock
Monday
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
The Anti-Anarchist Conference.

London. Dec. 19.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Times says he has rea-
son to believe that the international
anarchist conference. which has been
in session here for several weeks. has
proved success. Great secresy is
maintained regarding the proceedings
and conclusions, but the delegates
seem satisfied that they have laid q
splendid foundation for uniform sys-
TEN of dealing with anarchists. The
conference declines to recognize an
archist outrages as political crimes.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
DOtkin .JurOr Dend

San Francisco, Dec. 49, Owing to
the death of one of the jurors, the Bot
kin case will not go on until afternoon
at two o'clock. Il
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20

Havana, Dec. ia terrible explo-
sion shook the little steamer Fanita
early Sunday morning, when some
steam pipes in the boiler room blew
out, killing one man and fatally scald-
ing three others.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
start. tor Antarctic.

Hobart, Tasmania, Dec. 19.-Capt.
Borchgrevinks' expedition has started
for the Antarctic regions.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
An Experiment wortb r-v,n.

q" fAperimemt Worth Trying.
The man who started the story that
Santa Claus is a myth never tried the
delightful experiment of playing Santa
Claus to some poor family Philadcl-
phia Press.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
The Christmas Face.

There's discipline in Christmas tide:
We learn we ne'er must fret.
But keep our lips still smiling wide,
No matter what we get.
Chicago Record.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
IN A FOG AND DRNZLE.
President reviews the Troops at
Macon, Ca, Under Unpleasant
Weather Conditions.
IS GIVEN A MOST CORDIAL WELCOME.
Presented with a Memorial Address
by the Confederate Veterans
President Makes n speech-Con-
graduates the Country ON a victory
Over Prejudice.

Macon, Ga, Dec. 19.-President Nc
Kinley arrived here at 9:3O a. m. He
was received by large and enthusias-
tic crowd.
The presidential party drove out to
the reviewing grounds where Gen. Will
sons command passed before the pres
ident.
At the station the presidential party
was met by IS carriages. Lined up
along the street was the Seventh cav
airy. the bright yellow of their over
coat Innings making vivid contrast
against the fog and drizzle that pre-
vailed. After driving through the
streets, the president took his place on
the reviewing stand. On one side of the
chief executive stood Gen. Wilson, and
on the other, Gen. Bates. AS the
brigades passed the, respective COM
manders took their places on the stand
with the presidential party. Despite
the poor weather large and enthusi-
astic crowd was on hand. The troops
passed in review in this order: Third
engineers (volunteer), Second Ohio dn-
fantry volunteers, Seventh volunteer
infantry, Tenth volunteer infantry,
Third North Carolina infantry, Sixth
Virginia infantry, Seventh cavalry reg
ulars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
For Dosing Oneself.

A physician recommends rochelle
salts for amateur doctoring He says
that it is an excellent thing to, several
times Il day, take as much Of the salts as
may be put on 3 cent piece in little
water; that they will sweeten the stom.
ach and act as a very desirable spring
medicine. He also speaks highly OF
soda, having no patience with those
timid people who have an idea that il
5 ii dangerous dose, doing some vague
harm to the coating of the intestines.
Why, everything we eat almost has
soda in II, " he cries in disdain. at Is
an admirable thing to take half rochelle
sal-S and half bicarbonate of soda, as
directed, several times a day. l know
Of few gent!er aud still Loore bencficcni
general medicines - philadelphia
Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
New Use For Hooters.

Tho clerk at the drug stoIe noticed
that the lady he was waiting upon had
had her attention attracted by some blot.
tiers bearing an advertisement So h,
wrapped ct1ple Of them around Tx
lady's purchase. The proprietor of the
establishment was not little surprised
about week later TO receive letter
from the lady saying that she had worn
those blotters on her chest constantly.
aud she WAS pleased to say that sore.
ness IN the lungs from which she had
suffered for years had entirely disaIt
pe&red Boston T4upscript.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
Wandering Needles.

IN one Of the medical journals sur
geon recorded some years ago a strange
instance of the wanCCrinHs of II needle
in Il lady. The patient called upon him.
stating that the greater portion Of al
ordinary sowiug needle had broken il
the first JOINT Of her left thumb. The
surgeon could plainly feel the needle
point, but after inoi.cctual attempts at
the extraction Of the foreign body ht
recommended that nothing further
should be done lest the attempts To re
move it might result III greater injur,
10 the joint.
About year efterward, however, Tia,
patient called upon him 10 inform him
that day or two previously she hao
felt Il prick.rg sensation Of the righ;
forofingtr, and having broken the Skin
she withnut difficulty extracted tho
portion OF the lost needle from the poin'
~ the finger If all these facts be con
rect Us reported, the needle Travelled
from the left thumb along the arm
across the chest to the right arm, arC
down the latter TO the finger where il
WAS extracted. chamber Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
BULL AGAINST RHINOCEROs.
Terrific Battle in the Land of the
/ulus.

a Terrific Battle IN the Land of the
Zulus.
When ! was ON the Zulu frontier,
said a traveller recently, | stopped for
week with native, splendid fellow,
who had fine farm. Among other am.
mails he had young bull, called IIulo
hitch he and his children foudiy be
liered couiu yanquish any beast or
earth. Hulo was IA great pet and not :. a
the least vicious, 50 was surprised on
rhe second evening of my stay 10 sec
Hulo shifting the air and paving g..
ground in evident race. was about
10 ask what it meant when ont of tho
forest came an ugly rhnoccros. NJ
host and hurried for our guns and Hu-
10 dashed at the beast with dauntle>,
courage. \ rush. a crash. and the bul,
was hurled 90 feet. Fortunately the
horn Of his enemy had not caught him
and The first rush had taught him leo
son. His horns were like sharp swords
but the hide of rhinoceros is remark
ably thick, and the young bull soo-
showed signs of fatigue. So ne resort
sd TO strntegy. and lodged behind oh
clumsy foe giving him vicious stsbs "a
the thighs. This was rapidly weak 81.
ing the rhinoceros. and Just a. this tim.
we found some steel bullets Oeaden boz
lets having no effect on this anim~I)
snd quickly completed the work Hula
begun. Then the bull stood on the ca-s-
cass and beloved his ioy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

sert piece ~ inches; on this piece one
end Of the bottom boards 90 rests.
Then ip4ths of al inch from the
out end saw down 4 inches lh), meas
ure OF J inch more and slW down =
inches ID. Give the same slant as to he
upright pieces. At this point Cd nail
On another piece (k) 1N4 inches with a
notch corresponding 20 the 1X2-inch
board. In this bend secure strip G)
1X2 inches around the rack. over it
bend a board 7sXS inches and nail
drmly to the standard 1X4 inches.
These pieces "a. k) should extend up
a. high as the rack IS wanted. The
bending of the 1X4-inch pieces viii he
made easier if few saw kerfs are cut
across the s-inoh board to about half
way through on the inside. \ piece
(m) 7sX3 inches will do 10 bend around
ut top of the outside standard. To
this ard the S-inch board the cleats or
strips (n) of 1X5X22 inches are fastened,
through which the sheep eat their
coarse food. These should be about
inches apart. II would be well
to leave an occasional loose bottom
board through which dust and dirt can
be swept. Sheep dislike anything thai
Is not scrupulously clean.-R. Logan, IL
Farm and Home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
Didn't Approve of the Feast.

The lesson was from the prodigal son
and the teacher was dwelling on tn,
character of the elder brother.
But amid all the rejoicing" he said
there was one to whom the prepare
ton OF the ieuat brought no Joy, (
whom the prodigal's return gave nc
pleasure, hut only bitterness; one VIII,
did not approve Of the feast bei.c he's
and who had no wish to attend it. Now
can any of YOU tell who this was?''
There was a breathlcss silence. fol-
lowed by vigorous crackingof thumbs.
and then from a dozen sympathetic
little geniuses came the chorus:
please. sir. it was the fatted calf"
Aberdeen Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

A noteworthy instance of the fallibility of
even the most skillful physicians is furnished
III the ease of Mrs. J. f. Smith, of Greens,
burg, Ind.
For four years Mrs. Smith was afflicted
with nervous affection that finally left her
almost completely helpless and which the
physician who first attended her said posi-
lively could not be cured Subsequently, a
number of physicians in this and other cities
declared her ease to be hopeless.
To-day in spite of the verdict of the doc
tors, ana without their aid. Mrs. Smith is
perfectly well TO a Ne,r Fra reporter she
told the story of her extraordinary recovery.
Five years ago ! had severe attack of
la grippe, followed later by another. Dur
ing the four years following my health con-
tinued to decline, until finally was hardly
able to move.
After having the grippe, - said Mrs.
Smith, =" was able To be about for awhile.
sahd TO do some work But in a short time
after the second attack began 10 experience
nervousness and often had fintine spells,
my trouble being similar TO Mysteries.
gradually grew worse and in a short while
/ became subject TO such spells Of nervous
ness that could DO no work. being scarcely
able to move about the house. ! could not
sleep and could not eat. | would lie awake
nights my muscles twitchiug continuously.
My physiptn called it nervousness Of the
throat and breast. and after treating me for
several months said that my ease or any case
like mine positively could not be cured.
Different physicians in Grcon>hurg and other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
SuiTORS IN CARACAS.
how Young Woman Was Shocke ~
Her American Sweetheart.


A friend of mine from New York
who was visiting in the city last win
ter, became engaged TO "a young woman
belonging TO one of the old families,
snys writer in the Cosmopolitan. TX.
cepting a few moments chat with his
sweetheart at the low bay window ON
the street the young man in question
had never spoken one word alone To his
tiancee. To an American. especially .
New Yorker, this peculiar state of az
fairs vas ineNplicable and Ghe warmer
his affection grew the mere unendurabi,
became this restraint. Finally. enc
evening when the object Of his devo
ton was left aIone in the window, man.
ma eNcuSiug herself for a moment IL
obtain d drink of water. n hing seemed
nore natural 20 him than that his land
should seek hers. Before the poor fei
low had been able 10 give it that gentle
pressure which to lovers means MOI
than thousand words his swertheaI.
shocked beyond expression, rus heo
away from the window crossing her
self. aS is the custom OF the women
at the first Indication OF the approaCa
- the dread earthquake or any othc
sanger or evil.
The next eveninr when the amazed
American attempted 10 explain that an
engaged couple in his country were
permitted not only 90 clasp hands but
even TO kiss each other, the young
woman vowed that she would never
,eate the peaks Of the Andes for sneh
n wicked country
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
BATHROOMS & LA MODE.
Mrs. John Jacob Aston and Mrs Georg'
Gould Have tine Ones.

Mrs. John Jacob Aston and Mrs George
Gould Have line Ones.
Miady's bathroom has grown 10 be il
as luxurious perfection a triumph OF
artistic cleyerncSs, says the New York
journal The skill of the architect il
employed for special designs, and there
Is no limit TO the decorations Besides
he regular tub. which is beautiful as
ornamental porcelain and silver can
make il. there is "A sitz bathtuh with
spray and wave attachment and other
apparatus 10 suit the taste and conver-
,-nce of the owner In some instances
me room is lighted by skylight or win
lows Of stained glass in exquisite de
signs Of water nymphs and goddesses
in many the beautiful works Of art
both in fresco ans oil painting AMI
Ftatuarv in marble and bronge, repre-
sent a small fortune, and a loan eXhibi.
ton az these treasures would create 8
profound seneatio<. In artistic circles
With these voluptuous surroundings
Lud the delicate atmosphere from the
perfumed waters, the whole is less sug
gestive OF the Scriptural injunction
"Wash and be clean" than "Steep thy
sense ia luxury" Not the most eH
,ravagant. for where one has plenty OF
money there is no extravaganza in put,
ting large sums Of il in circulation. but
the one representing the most lavish
expenditure is probably that Of Mrs
John Jacob Astor. while close second
IS that Of Mrs. GEORGE Could.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
Ia NEPf rs CANE.
And the Honest bankrupt Found it Wei
Lined with Bank Bills

And the Honest bankrupt Found it Weli
Lined with Bank Bills
" was under some of the earlier
bankrupt laws that this exhibition Of
rare shrcWdness occurred. when it was
required that in case of mans ia.
solyoncy hc must turn Over TO TN,
proper officer of the law every bi, Of his
property for the benefit OF his cred
TORS. the subject Of This story says
the Syracuse Post, vas yet Il youu"
man, AID wealthy, when misfortune
overlook him and failure was iuevita-
Die. Some OF his property was real
estate. some Of it was not. tho lGtt.f
consisting OF securities casii s. converted
Hto currency. y nice little hurdle @
ruk bills could I've more safely hau-
He'd than certificates OF stock. etc
When the time came. being am honor.
able man. ne couscicntiously surrcn-
drrcd his entire effects. even Tubular
cane. from which the handle could We
Jisiomtcd. the Gift OF an admiring
friend. After handing the walking
stick 10 the official, thus satisfying the
Jaw, he suggested its return. 1t was
"A present from friend. and could be
If little value to anyone but himself es
mcmento.
Certainly" said the officer. take IL
It's of no use TO us"
Thanks. I'll prize it highly"
Some time afterward, in his quiet
home, the shrewd financier disjointed
the handle and removed from his tubu-
ar depository several thousand dollars.
II well-crumpled bank bills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
Solid Cookery.

Il made these biscuits myself, Bile
ger, said Mrs McSwat, with homes
pride.
They look very nice, Lobelia, re
piled Mr.. McSwat, picking one Of then
up and making an eifor' to split i,
Md they re still hot. How long az
"a yCG-ah-cast them?" - Chicat
.rihune
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
F L. Pollask =
CIRCULAR FEED RACK.
Especially Useful Where Large FioSISs
OF Sheep are Kent.


For feeding hay, straw, constalks on
other rough feed to sheep a circular
feed rack is sometimes wal q. For
the construction of one as our be-
low take two boards (aa) lX12. hes
and the length it Is desired the dia % =
Of the rack to be. My rack is IA fe,' 3D.
diameter, but rack may be similai
constructed lG, IS or 20 feet. as desired.
al the center Of each board SAW notch
% half way across so that they will
frame together, crossing at right an
giles. You then have a base of opera
tions. and as many boards COZ as desired
can be placed between and fitted into
the corners. Such boards will be MALT
the length Of boardsaa. Measure in from
each out end top edge l6 or Is inches.
or as far as il is desired to have the bot
tom Of the rack wide, as at G. and then
hail stout cleat (d) Terpendicularly
or at any desired m g., provided the
top Of the rack is o .e wider than the
bottom. Saw 6uRa close 10 the strip
(e) 2 inches Cop, taking out piece
w inches de. Next to this strip
bend around some half-inch Eastwood
or elm boards (f) and nail them fast to
The 1x4 in q. Next TO this bend and in.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
ONE O. TWO WAYS.

he bladder was created tor enc
puIpuae, namely, a receptacle for the
urine, and aa such l. not liable 10 any
iorm OF disease except 10y one of Two
ways The first Wv Ii frum imperfect
acton Of tie kidneys The second
way is from careless local treatment Of
s,tI ...t ,i1oa.g...
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

AT SevAstopol the opposing commandst,
exchanged civil c0urtcsies. Sir Edmun,
Lvops sent Admir- Machinoff the pre-
ent ~ a fat buck and the Russian admire
returned the compliment with larg
ChNesn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

W-GLI p. BABCOCK, OF Avoca, N y, @
veteran Of the Bird =. Y. Artillery and
AA-0' Tor Thirty years o. tho Babc0ck s.
Munscl Carriage Co, Of Auburn, says: "I
write 60 express my gratitude fortlemirac-
lous benefit received from Dr. Miles Heart
Cure. / suffered for years, as result ofarny
lie, from sciatica which affected nay heart
IN the worst form, my limbs swcl,od from
the ankles up. bloatcd until l was unable
10 button my clothing; had sharp pains
about the heart smothcriug spells and
shortness of breath. For three months ]
was unable TO lie down, and all the sleep /
got was in an arm chair. ] was treated by
the best doctors but gradually grow worse
About year ago / commenced taking DR..
Miles New Heart Cure and IL saved my life
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Arthur Forrest has succeeded Wiltoa
Sackayein A. NJ Palmer stock company
Mrs. Potter and Mr. Bellew nave decid
ri To prudN"" mostly Shakespeare aud
standard roIuody next season.
Fanny Davenport wants TO get the leaso
OF the New York Casino. and it now seems
probable that she vii succeed
Little Ruby, the child dancer, ia intro
iuciug bUr!cSques OF the serpontinc, skirt
and ballet dances in support of the Black
Patti
Jennie Yeamans will 20 to England
she says Sic is going t. settle in Lon,I, u.
She has accepted an offer 10 appear at y
strand thcater
Ffed Whitney says that his COMPANY
decided by Dorothy Morton, appearing ~
Tho touciup Muster, viii sing chat
opera throughout 'ho season.
New York managers are desirou, to
have Charles J.. Rotain's opera company,
presenting II. a Balnet's Prince Pro
lem, go 10 that city Tor run.
William Ca,tlcmon, protcge of Henry
Wattcrscn, Is tho latest addition To the
Bcstouiaus VIII. W. II. Macdonald does
not appear, Mr. Castlemon sings.
The dramatic interest Of two OF the
greatest Successes IN New York this season
The Masqucradcrs and The Fatal
Card grows out OF a playing card
The comic songs with which have
made the greatest success, says Thomas
q. Seabruoke, arc The Prodigal Son, D
The Song Of all Nations and Swim Out,
O'Grady
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-02-04

wedderburn, the first LORD Ashburto1
rscd t" place blister on his chest whe
be had 10 make n -rcnt speech, after whio
VI" ''''-.''''''n''i' .'..s" with warmth