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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
A MILLION MILLION.
How Long, Think You, Would 1t Take.
You to Count 1t2

How Long, Think You, Would 1t Take
You to Count 1t9
Professor Wagstaff, whose very name
suggests pleasing first cousinship to
Shakespeare, has lately been amusing
himself and his audience at Gresham
college by speculations as to what might
have happened if the father Of our hu.
man race had given up delving and
taken to figures. Let ua suppose that
Adam had set himself to count mil
lion million, or, in figures, 1000, 600, :
600, 600. Wewill imagine that he could
count three in second, which, though
not exactly rapid ciphering, will be
found ample, if taken continuously
Now, If 5000 years have elapsed since
the gracious amenities of Eden formed
the cradle Of humanity, Adam would
have been working for 1926, 900, 900
seconds and have reached a total of
567, 64s, 900, 600 figures. In other words,
his task of counting a million million
would still have been unaccomplished
by over four hundred thousand millions
digits
All of which goes to prove what?
There are many possible conclusions.
The first is, of course, that Professor
Wagstaff is very ingenious and by no
means melancholy mathematician, but
that hardly needed proof. A second de-
duction, which we advance with all
humility, is that if Adam had only had
habitual recourse to harmless dissipa-
ton Of this arithmetical kind, instead
Of betraying marital weakness and a
fondness for fruit, his descendants
would have been very much better of
morally and spiritually, though not
perhaps in material comforts. And a
third conclusion, eminently gratifying
| to those who refuse to believe that there
is any serious discord between religion
and science, is that Professor Wagstaff,
no doubt man Of distinction in scien-
tific attainments, accepts without any
demur Bishop Ussher's chronology.
| According to the divine, the world
was created in 1904 B. O., and that
| added to the 1898 years which have
elapsed since the Christian era makes
in round numbers. the 5000 years on
which the whole calculation depends
Some wayward 'sscientists' have dog
matically affirmed that the world has
been wagging along good many more
centuries than usher supposed, al
though there is serious difference, it
is true, in this matter between the as.
tronomers and the biologists. So, after
| all, perhaps if Adam had been reason
ably industrious, he would have had
time to accomplish his task, unless his
brain had given way under the strain.
Most of Us have such vague ideas as to
the meaning of large figures that it is
as well to be reminded by so happy an
illustration how many units 60 to the
making of million. The only other
conceivable fashion in which such in
structiou could be acquired is to become
q South African "boss' of mines and
diamonds, and that process, much as
we may desire it, is, fortunately or I'M.
fortunately, not open to the majority Of
us.-London Telegraph.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
AMERICAS RAPHAEL.
A Picture Which, 1t IL Said. Has Ye
to Be Discovered.

A Picture Which. 1t Is Said. Has Yet
to Be Discovered.
There is one picture in America
which, for convenience's sake, may be
designated "Fata Morgana. It is fire.
quently alluded to and always in tone
of reverent admiration. When one is in
New York one hears of it as in Boston.
When one is in Boston one hears of it
as either in New York or Philadelphia.
If the quest be pursued in these cities
the picture is said to be located in Bal
timore and so forth. What is this mys-
terious work which would appear to
be considered as the chief treasure of
art in America? 1t is wholly imagi-
nary Raphael. found the most rooted
| conviction in all so called "art circles
! that America is the happy possessor not
only Of Raphael, but of superbly
fine example of that master, and, as al
ready indicated, the picture is not only
alluded to with pride, but with an ad-
miration that is akin to awe.
| It is unfortunate that the picture
does not exist, except in the fervent
transatlantic imagination. In a word,
there is no Raphael in America.
Strangely enough, there are very few
forgeries even, the one or two canvases
with any approach to the manner of the
great Italian master being SO obviously
initiative that no one with any adequate
knowledge of his work could possibly
be deceived. It is, however, a pleasant
fiction, and enables patriotic Americans
in Europe to enlarge upon the superb
masterpieces versea.-Nineteenth Cen
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
THE DOCTOR IN WAR.

Stands the Test of Courage When
ever Under Fire.
The London Lancet has an article
about the bravery Of surgeons under
fire. The Lanoet's article is about Brit.
ish surgeons. It applies in SO far as it's
anecdotes go to them, but in its general
terms and its comments it applies to
all. We have never read of q surgeon
quailing under fire or DESERVING his post
in a panic, and what is great deal
more we have never heard of sur
geon quailing before a hospital or de-
sorting his post, though yellow fever,
smallpox, typhus or cholera threatened
his life and surrounded him with it's
horrors. There are many we'll anthem
ticated stories of the courage and devo-
tion of our army doctors in the field and
hospital. The latter is the much more
trying to courage and fidelity.
The excitement of battle goes far to
keep man at his work, even should he
be disinclined for 1t. The long dreary
watches of the hospital, the hard and
thankless round of duty, the hourly
scenes Of horror and possibly the dis
couraging absence of proper assistance
and support from the administration of
the army are what try a Doctors nerve
and test his fortitude and patriotism.
We do not know why they stand the
test SO well-better apparently, on an
average, than those whose trade it is
supposed to be to face death and danger
But the fact remains that they do. all
honor to them San Francisco Report
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
Caught.

A Clergyman recently, addressing
those who criticise others while they
themselves are open to criticism, told
this story: ''When was boy, we had
a schoolmaster who had odd ways Of
catching idle boys. Says he one day:
Boys, must have closer attention to
books. The first one Of you that sees an
other boy idle want you to inform me
and will attend to the case. All, ;
thought l to myself, there's Joe Sim
mons, that don It like. I'll watch him,
and if see him look off his book I'll
tell on him.
1t was not long before saw Joe
look off his book, and Immediately
Informed the master. Indeed, said he.
How did you know he was idle?' I
saw him, was the reply. You did. And
were your eyes on your book when you
saw him.? I was caught, but I didn' t
watch for the boys again. New York
Tribune
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
Meant What He said.

Yes eaid Mr.. Jones, when a GER
tain girls name had been mentioned,
II know her to speak to, but not By
sight. 0
You mean,'' cut in the prompt COR
rector You mean that you know her
by sight, but not to speak to. .
DO I?'' asked Mr.. Jones anxiously.
OF course you do. You have seen
her SO often that you know who she is,
but have never been introduced 70 her.
Isn't that its'
No. that isn't il. Inever saw her C
all to know her. but I speak to her
nearly every day
{. How can that be?'
She is the telephone girl at oen-
trail. '.--F1arperis Bazaar.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
GUARDING AGAINST FRAUD.
How London Bankers Lessen the
| Il Chances For Enabezzlement.

How London Bankers Lessen the
Chances For Embezz1ement.
Every few people know that there are
a great and increasing number of firms
in this country-banking firms especial
ly-who make an inflexible rule that
/ all employees, whether they be man
agerial heads or mere junior clerks,
must take an annual holiday"
The speaker was one of the best
known accountants in London, and he
continues: "The reason is that all great
employers now realize that most long
continued cases of embezzlement and
breach of trust are only, as rule, dis
covered through the offender being COM
PEELED, through illness or some other
cause, to leave his books for time.
NEARLY all defaulting bank managers
are trapped through their enforced alb
eence, and thus it has begun to be the
rule for employers to insist that serv.
ants who have the manipulation of
books and money must go away. Hun
dreds Of sets of books come into my
hands and those of other accountants in
this way, and could tell You Of many
cases where two or more clerks, who
could in their ordinary work play into
each others hands, are sent holiday
making at the same time. a. Il
"Another fact of the same kind that
is little known is that many employers
make rule of having their employees
photographed very plainly in groups
every year or two-on some occasion of
festivity that is made the exouse-so
that the firm always possess valuable
means of Identification in case of any
man absoonding. Pearson Weekly.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
A Nautical Explanation.

In front Of the Theater Royal at Ok
ford. England, are. or were. some gil
gantic stone figures, the age and object
of which are buried in oblivion. Two
sailors were going by and one Of them
asked, Who are these fellows, Bill?''
The 12 apostles. 2 was the reply
without smile.
Twelve apostlesl'' roared the in
#credulous Jack. How can that bel
There only nix Of 'em. z
Well. y swah, replied the learned
BILL yer wouldn,t have 'em al on
deck at onos, would ye1' esds Msr-
curry. rs
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
An Eye For the Near Future.

A woman summoned to see her dying
husband who had met with street ac-
cident showed every sign Of grief. She
threw herself on the floor and howled
at the top of her voice as the man died.
Three days afterward she arrived in the
ward arrayed in the deepest widows
weeds.
Please, I've come for pore Walters
clothes. The Lord took i'm, but 'ope,
please God, as I'll find another. 80 Corn
hill Magazine
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
MINNEAPOLIS, NEW ULM & SOUTH
WESTERN RAILROAD.

MINNEAPOLIS, NEW ULM & SOUTH
WESTERN RAILROAD.
Departure of Trains.
No. Is St. Paul, Mpls Pass $50 A. NJ.
No. 20 St. Paul, Mpls Pass II 10 A. M.
No. SO Winthrop Acc dation 4 100 P. M.
Arrival Of Trains.
No. "a Winthrop Acc'dation 30 A. NJ.
Nc. 30 st. Paul, Mpls Pass 2:2o P. M.
No. l6 St. Paul, Apls Pass s:55 P. M,
All Daily Except Sunday.
No. 5 arrives Mpls e:5> A. NJ. St Paul
1920 A. NJ.
No. Is leaves st. Paul see P. NJ. Mpls.
5:35 P. NJ.
No change of cars between New Tim,
st. Paul & Mpls.
Close connections for Chicago Mil
waukee and AL points East.
For full particulars apply 70
JOHN RYCZEK, Agent.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
UnveiIine the Past.

L wish now shrieked the angry
young wife, 81 wish now, George
Winchester, you had married Luce jones
instead Of me! That's what wish u
would have married her, = howled
the equally angry young husband, ON
II she wouldn't have me and you
would - Chicago Tribune.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
CANADA

Extracts are taken from copy of paper
published in the Edmonton District inVvestern
Canada showing the returns per acre ofwheat
grown by farmers in that District in 1897:
"The growth of wheat on the plain will be
from 30 to IS bushels to the acre. James
Munroe got 300 bushels from about 10 acres;
r. E. West 1860 bushels from IS acres;
Mr.. Ross 935 bushels from IA acres;
Mckernan and Stephen have yield of IS to
4e bushels per acre; r. Tone Of Agricola got
1910 from 35 acres; D. McEachran, of Horse
Hills, has As bushels to the acre and H.
Irwin of Agricola had 49 bushels to the acre.
Oats yielded from so to 80 bushels to the
acre, some Weighing "a pounds to the bushel.
Potatoes In the Edmonton District yield
$40 to $50 bushels to the acre. $50 s.
Cattle raising, ranching and Dairying have
proven equally successful. . 4
Farm lands in this District are still open to
settlement. and the head offs family can get
100 acres Of land free on application. lntor-
nation can be had from the Department ofthe
Interior, Ottawa, Canada, or on application 10
ga !: -: - ! !.
Mention this papeIs
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
The
Cruel Knife!

1t is absolutely useless to expect a
surgical operation to cure cancer, or
any other blood disease. The cruelty
OF such treatment is illustrated in the
alarming number of deaths which re-
suit from it. The disease is in the
blood, and hence can not be cut out.
Nine times out of ten the surgeons
knife only hastens death.
My son had a most malignant Cancer, for
which the doctors said an Operation was the
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30
S.S.S.FTfSS s Blood

as it is the only remedy which goes
to the very bottom of the blood and
forces out every trace of the disease.
S. S. S. is guaranteed purely vegetable,
and contains no potash, mercury, or
other mineral.
Books on Cancer will be mailed free
to any address by the Swift Specific
Co., Atlanta, Ga.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30

began to improve. After twenty bottles had
been taken. the Cancer disappeared entirely,
one, for he is now seventeen years old, and has
never had sign of the dreadful disease to re-
turn. J. N. MURDOCH,
279 Snodgrass St., Dallas, Texas.
Absolutely the only hope for Cancer
is Swift's Specific,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30

only nope. The Oper-
atiOn was q severe
one, as it was neces.
sary to cut down to
the ia W bone and
scrape it. Before .
great while the Can
Ger returned, and be-
gan to grow rapidly.
We gave him many
remedies without re-
lief, and fl ally,
upon the advice of o
friend, decided to
try S. S. S. (Swift's
Specifc), and withl
1n rA@@- 4kk1> T.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30

$4,000 Death from accident. =. E..
5000 Loss of hand and foot. i
5000 Loss of both hands.
5000 Loss of both feet.
5000 Loss of both eyes.
$500 Permanent total disability.
$500 Loss of either foot. IA
1880 Loss Of right hand. Il
: 1850 Loss of left hand.
625 Loss of one eye.
rs Weekly indemnity (accident)
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-11-30

temporary total disability no,
exceeding SO consecutive weeks
10 Weekly indemnity (sick) not ex-
cceding 26 consecutive weeks.
100 Funeral benefit after 6 months
membership.
$50 Funeral benefit after Q years
membership.
200 Funeral benefit after years
membership.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
Wet and Arrested.

Antoine Rosa and J. r. Colburn were
arrested yesterday afternoon by Fish
Inspector Keliipio for driving their car
riage into the fishmarket proper. It
was during the heavy rain that the two
men named arrived at the market.
Theirs was carriage without top
and tokeep from getting wet they drove
into the market from the side opposite
the Electric Light station. They were
Immediately put under arrest and TAX
en- to the police station. There the Fish
Inspector claimed that he had been
given notice by the Minister of the
Interior to allow no carriages to go in
to the place. The men arrested claim
ed there was no law prohibiting their
going into the market with a carriage
and in this they are right. Mr. Kelii-
pic will make his complaint to the Min
lister Of the Interior ad interim. Messrs.
Rosa and Colburn were allowed to go.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
Rushing Work,

Contractor Fred Harrison is improv-
ing splendidly an opportunity given
him by Colonel Macfarlane to prove
once again that in the line of making
buildings he is hustler" premier. Mr..
Harrison will in a short time now fin
ish the two-story brick kitchen for the
hotel The new two-story cottage, on
which hard and fast time limit was
placed by Colonel Macfarlane, is, under
the direction of Mr.. Harrison, rising up
as if by magic. Seldom in Honolulu
has there been a chance to see such
work The lumber was rushed to the
site and in couple of days after the
frame was up. Now the forces are put
ting finishing touches on both the ex-
terror and interior and even the plum
bers have appeaed and are moving fast
Mr.. Harrison will certainly have the
work completed within contract time
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
The FaVOrite

IS THE FAVORITE place for the
finest liquors only, and the best dis
tillers of the United States, Canada
and Great Britain are represented.
Best brews Of Beer, either on draft or
in bottles, may be had at all times.
w. N. Cunningham, Proprietor Of
this well-known resort, has been in
the business for many years, and is a
connoisseur in liquors His establish
ment is always orderly, and, with the
services of his assistant, Mr.. Thomp-
son, customers are promptly supplied.
Bethel and Hotel streets is a Favorite
corner for the lovers of cold Beer or
fine Wines and Liquors.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
Interpreter.

Judge c. F. Peterson did not arrive
by the w G.. Hall as was confidently
expected. He was at Waimea and could
not get to the nearest port of depart
ure of the steamer before her time Of
sailing. He is expected back on one Of
the small steamers that will arrive dur
ing the week.
This state of affairs makes it neces-
sary for Judge Wilcox to remain in the
Police Court and J. E. Bush as trans
lator in the House Of Representatives
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.
Social and Reception for Traveller
Guest

The Sons Of st. George gave a smok-
er and entertainment to Oscar s. Swim
mock Of Los. Angeles, Cal, in their
hall, Fort street, last evening. Mr.
Swinnock is on his way to the Colonies
and the members of the Sons of ST.
George according to their usual GUS
tom, gave him most hearty reception
He was so much impressed with the
kindness and hospitality shown him,
that he could not restrain the words Of
thanks that came to him and made a
short speech that the members most
heartily appreciated The festivities Of
the evening started with a supper, aft
er which came musical program. The
brotherly cup was passed around and
good fellowship reigned on all sides.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
Sailor Injured.

At about 4:30 p. m. yesterday, one of
sailors of the ship Iroquois, now at
wharf, fell down the hold
and was badly cut about the face and,
it is believed, injured internally. The
ship is empty so that the distance from
which he fell was great. It is a for
tunate thing he was not killed. The
patrol wagon was sent to the ship and
the injured man removed to the hospi-
tai.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15

Lem Ables was showing to Ed. r.
Stackable and few other friends yes
terday new pencil that he picked up
down in the Colonies. 1t is a heavy,
bulky, odd looking affair, but is a won
der in its way, as Mr.. Ables readily de-
monstrates. With this pencil, by man
ipulation Of rubber, Mr.. Ables is able
to write any color Being a good fell
low he parts with the secret without
money and without price, and considers
it good advertisement for his bust
ness. Mr.. Ables has about made up his
mind that he will not return to the
Colonies at ALL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
EAGLE HOUSE

Both situated on Nuuanu Avenue,
offer special advantages to tourists and
others who desire first-class accom-
mediation at a moderate tariff. Con-
nected with the Queen Hotel, there has
recently been established a frst-class
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
RESTAURANT.

Meals at all hours.
Queen Hotel, Telephone 500.
Eagle House, Telephone 807.
Hotel buses meet every steamer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15

CARL KLEMME. Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
Exclusive Use.

At the newly opened Criterion Bar
Der Shop numbered shaving cups will
be found which can be rented for
nominal sum, and thus insures the
patron Of having exclusive use Of the
cup.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
RACE PROGRAM
FOR MARCH 18TH. 1898.
Races to commence at 1 p. m. sharp.

1st Race-PACIFIC CYCLE AND
MANUFACTURING CO.'S PURSE,
$500. One mile dash for profess
SIGNALS, to beat 2:25, or no race.
I'd ace-CALIFORNIA FEED CO.'S
PURSE, $4,000. % running race
for Hawaiian Bred Horses.
Sd Race-CLUB STABLES PURSE,
$500. 800 Glass. Mile heats, 2 in
8. For trotters and PAGERS.
Ali Race-SEATTLE BREWING CO. s
PURSE, $4,000. Half mile dash.
Free for all.
5th Race = HAWAIIAN BICYCLE
CO.'S PURSE, $500. Mile dash
for amateurs, to beat 2:35, or no
race.
9Th Race = UNION FEED co.'s
PURSE, $4,000 n mile dash. Free
for ALL
7th Race-ENTERPRISE BREWING
CO.'S PURSE, $4,000. Free for
all trotting and pacing. Mile
heats, 3 in 5.
8th Race-FASHION STABLES CO.'S
PURSE, $4,000 Running race
Mile dash. Free for ALL
9th Race-MANUFACTURING HAIR
NESS CO.'S PURSE, $500. Cen
tlemen's driving race for road
horses, to be driven by the owners
10th Race-CITY SHOEING SHOP
PURSE, $500. 2:30 class for
trotters and PAGERS. Mile heats,
2 in 8.
An entrance Fee Of 10 per cent Of
the purse given will be charged on all
races.
National Trotting rules will govern
all harness races and Pacific Coast
Blood Horse rules to govern all rum
ming races.
Judges for the day are: Capt. A. N.
Trip, Theo. Hoffman, Capt J. G.
Cluney.
Starter-C. B. Wilson.
PER COMMITTEE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
The Queen Hotel

With it's large and well ventilated
rooms, hot and cold baths and excel
lent table and attendances run in con-
junction with the favorite
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-11-08
NEW FRENCH AMBASSADOR.

Washing ton. Nov 2.-fSpeciaD.-T
critical situation Of affairs between
France and Great Britain is exciting live
ly interest among members Of the diplo-
matte corps Ire, and on some Of the
phases OF the controversy their informa-
coming from Paris ana london. The
dispatches to-day attached much Signif-
icance to the absence of Baron de Cour-
eel, the French Ambassador. from Lon
don. and it was stated that France would
show her animosity by not continuing an
y AMBASSADOR at London.
The journal Official received at the
French embassy, however. says that the
appointment Of N. Paul Cambon az Am
basSador to London. to succeed Baron de
Courcel. was officially @azetted on Sep
tember Dist. VI. CambOn is a brother Of
VI. Jules Cambon. the French Ambassa-
dor here. who was conspicuous in the
peace negotiations between this Govern
ment and Spain. He has been Ambassa-
dor at ConStantinOple. and is now on his
way from that point to London.
At the letding embassies here there is
little. idea that the -faShoda affair will
lead to war, although there is very gen
eral opinion that the Egyptian ques-
ton III general may lead to a conflict in
which other European countries than
France and Great Britain may take part.