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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-11-02
TO SEARCH FOR DIR. LEIcHARDT.
Attempt to be Made to Find Traces of
the Lost Australian Explorer.

The geographical congress at Berlin
on Monday adopted a resolution invit-
ing the governments to send delegates
to the next congress authorized to dis
cuss plans for international co-opera-
ton in making official maps, record
ing earthquake phenomena and dis
patching an expedition to search for
traces of the explorer, who, after
achieving success that made him
famous, entered the interior desert
fifty-one years ago and was never
heard of again. He is almost the
only modern explorer of prominence,
swallowed up in the depths of some
unknown region, of whom no trace has
ever been found. While the world was
praisng his second book, which he
never saw except in manuscript, he
disappeared from view, and though a
number of search parties, stimulated
by offers of large rewards, went in
search of him their efforts were fruit
less.
Livingstone was the pioneer in the
last great phase of African explora-
tion and the enthusiasm he kindled in
others gave the work an impetus that
resulted in the complete revealing of
the continent in thirty years. Dr.
Leichardt performed a similar SER
vice in Australia. He surpassed all
his predecessors in the extent of his
discoveries. An enthusiastic man
of ccianro ha oova WOO PC to tho evp1or
alton and geological study of New
South Wales, and the book he wrote
Oh his work in that colony made him
well known before he started on his
first great inland journey For six
teen months he and seven comrades
tramped through inner Australia, de-
pending upon the country for their
food, though nothing was known
about its resources. In this journey,
over 5000 miles long. he traversed the
inner part of Queensland, passing
from the temperate DO the torrid zone,
mapping new rivers and mountain
ranges, describing many unknown
tribes, following the large Mitchell
river from its source to the sea and
charting the north coast far west to
Port Essington, one of the most north
ern points of the continent. The re-
suits of this work were equaled in
interest and Importance by few ex-
plorations in the first half of the CEN
fury and were achieved at a tenth of
the cost of many later expeditions.
Leichardt depended upon his own
slender resources, and his many con-
tributions to several branches of
science during this journey of sixteen
months cost him exactly 1925.
The book he then wrote was, from
end to end, a revelation of the I'M
known. While the English edition was
publishing in London and before the
translation appeared in Germany the
restless explorer started on the under
taking from which he never returned.
His purpose was to cross the AUS
tTalian desert from east to west. 1t
was to be the first transcontinental
journey and he started with nigh hopes
from Moreton bay Four months
later he was at Fitzroy downs in
Queensland and was about to strike
west into the desert. He was never
heard from again.-New York Sun.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-11-02

One evening little 4-year-old
Dorothy had failed TO remember her
father in her PRAYER because he had
scolded her. You must pray for papa.
too Dot" said her mother. But
don't want to-" replied the little one.
But you must" Dot. said her mother.
Dropping upon her knees again Dot
added 'Ard for PHYS sake, bless pa
pa. too and let us have peace in the
family"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-11-02

she lifted her fluffy skirts, a silver
bracelet, an undeniable silver brace
let, about one slender ankle. The
street car wasn't fast enough for him.
He called cab and dashed home to
break the news to his wife. Sister
Jennie was too young to know any
better, but she was going entirely too
far. Wife looked at the matter in
precisely the same light and shared
his horror at Jenny's behavior. The
offending maid was called into her
sisters room as soon as she came
home, in order that she might be made
to see the error of her ways. Wife
presently emerged, somewhat red of
face.
You're goose" said she to her
waiting husband. This was too much.
Perhaps Jennie had undermined her
good taste with the horrifying fad.
why, pray?" he demanded, with
dignity. "Was it not silver bracelet?"
mo, it wasn't" answered Wife. 'It
wasn't silver and it wasn't bracelet.
1t was aluminium, and-well, clasps
will give way sometimes, you great
silly. The idea! Just as If Jennie
didn't feel embarrassed enough about
1t already! A bracelet The idea of
your not knowing what it WASH
Washington Post.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12
FASHSION HINTS.

Kid shoes for dancing are quite gone
out The prevailing style is one having
a couple of tiny straps rather high up
the instep. In fact, the upper one, in
conjunction with the back OF the shoe,
forms a circle round the ankle-a mode
which will prove very comfortable for
dancing, as no heel slipping is possible.
For fur trimming to evening wraps
all kinds of fox are used, but the pref
test for the purpose are the white and
gray skins. One lovely evening cloak
was of soft pink bengaline, the yoke
and sleeves trimmed with gray fox. and
the lining TO the deep rufde at the end
Of the sleeves was silvery gray satin.
Short sleeved underwear, supplemented
by a pair of armets, is considerably
more convenient than the adoption OF
the long sieeved vest or combination.
One has not always time to make a
complete change throughout when dress
ing for dinner or the theatre. Yet if one
is wearing long sleeved combinations one
is bound to effect a change on account
of the absence of or the transparency of
evening sleeves. 1t is the little things
which add to the comfort of life, after all,
ard certain v Comparatively little things
are having a good deal to say and do for
themselves in our general toilets and the
success thereof
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12

euchre just well enough for me to beat
you. Why don't you let me give you
some pointers?"
'Ill be hanged If I'll stand this"
shouted Mr.. Bowser, as he rose up and
began failing his arms about.
"Well, we are all through for to-
night" she answered. Il have some
work to do up stairs, and as it is still
early you might run out and take a
few lessons somewhere and be prepar-
ed to play with me tomorrow night.
Got your latch-key? Don't hurry on
my account, you know. Good night,
Mr.. Bowser-hope you'll get some
pointers!"
And when she had vanished he stood
looking out into the hall for a long
five minutes before he caught his
breath and exclaimed:
"And she used to be as humble as a
cat when / yelled at her,"
Copyright, 1899, by John Brisben walker)
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12
he demanded

"To please my hand" she replied.
Are you playing eucher or BOBBY
I'm playing to beat you"
"Oh-ah, After the cheating and
swindling | have witnessed on your
part l should be justified in refusing
to go on, but I'll play the game cut
just to show you how easy it is to beat
you"
Mr.. Bowser was fair player, but
the cards ran against him and he only
got one point in the game. He didn
lay it to luck, however, but to Mrs.
Bowser, and showing back from the
table, he said:
you've robbed me of two games
and | hope you are satisfied"
"How robbed your"
by robbing, of course. I knew it
would be so when we sat down..
you don't mean that You know
couldn't cheat if wanted to. It's just
that the cards haven't run your way
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12
THE IRATE GENERAL.

gush. The chief of police came in to
see about the dynamite, the mayor of
the city called to say that people were
talking Of leaving their homes, and the
hotelkeeper offered him free lodgings
for a month if he'd give up all idea of
buying the old volcano.
Gentlemen replied the general to
all the dignitaries, Il know all about
ranches and mines, and I've an idea
that | could learn to run Vesuvius in
about two weeks. She's only a one
horse affair for these modern days and
be expending ten or fifteen thousand
dollars | could give this country some
thing to brag about. However, as l
am the United States, Bunker Hill and
the Monroe Doctrine all rolled into one,
and as you folks don't seem to want
any change, we'll let the matter drop"
We didn't know what sort of a break
TO look for when we got to Monte Carlo,
but the general was determined to up
hold the dignity of the great American
nation. After watching the play for
awhile he asked for an interview with
the director of the house 1t was gTudg,
ingly accorded him, and when he had
entered the presence of the great man
he was on his mettle.
'Sir!" ne began in a voice which
rumbled like distant thunder 81 am
General Abercrombie Burt of North
America. l am the United States ana
most of the islands in the Pacific
ocean. When l was poor and unknown
l played poker for ten cent ante, but
the last jack pot l took a hand in fig
ured up $4,000. l want to play against
your bank, but don't care to fool with
small stakes. I'll put up half million
dollars with you on one turn of the
wheel"
The way that director got down of
his high horse was a sight to see. He
smirked and smiled and complimented
and apologized and was bluffed out Of
his boots. He was so scared of man
who was ready to risk half a million
dollars on a single chance that he
begged him not to try his luck, and sent
him a basket of champagne and a box
of cigars for keeping out of the games
In only one instance did the general
find man who couldn't be bluffed by
his imposing appearance and big talk
That was at the Tower of London.
Il had been closed for reDairs the first
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12

time we paid a visit, and the general
said to a guide who was hanging about.
''Sir! this place has been closed WITH
out my previous knowledge, and / pro-
test-I vigorously protest"
and who might you be-" asked the
guide in return.
you have probably heard of North
America? l am North America. ] take
in all of Canada, and all the islands in
the Behring sea, and l shall probably
gobble up all of Mexico within thirty
days after / get back home"
Il see, sir" said the guide as he
DOTTED his cap and bowed low, "but
don't make any mistake about me. You
have probably heard of England?
take in Ireland, Scotland, Australia,
New Zealand, India, Ceylon and about
a dozen other countries, and before you
get back to your hotel I'll have all the
United States on my list"
The general looked at him very
soberly for long minute, and then
reached out his hand for a shake. The
guide gripped it. and they both put
their tongues in their cheeks and
smiled.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12

on to Naples with us. He wanted to
buy up the half-excavated city of Pom
peii, and he had made up his mind to
rake in Vesuvius at fair figure. l
think he was with US about twenty
minutes at Pompeii. If there was any
awe around none of it struck him, and
he didn't care for names dates nor his
torical facts.
"Look here, neighbor," he said to the
government official in charge, I've
dealt mostly in mines and cattle, and
buried cities are new thing to me.
However, if you want to give me a
rock-bottom price for spot cash I'll
think it over and let you know to-mor-
row.
They were going to put him under
arrest as an anarchist, lunatic or
crank, but when he lowered up six feet
high and announced himself as the
United States and a portion of Mexico
they fastened to beg his pardon and
show him every Difference and cour-
tesy. Before leaving the ruins he Of
fered to put in a dynamite blast which
would blow thunder cut Of a whole
acre at once and save years time in
uncovering by hand, but his little
scheme was declined with thanks. Dur
ing the first two days in Naples nobody
gave him any special attention. He
didn't banker after notoriety, but he
did want what was due him. He went
to the papers to get it, or, rather, he
demanded that the editors come to
him. They came. He not only an
nounced to them that he was the Unit
ed States and the West Indies combin-
ed, but that he had arrived in town on
purpose to buy out Vcsuvius and set
the old volcano to humping herself as
she had not done before in hundred
years. AS soon as he got possession
he was going to torpedo her with ten
thousand pounds of dynamite, and he
had every reason to believe that she
would boil over in a way to make all
Europe open its eyes. There was
lively sensation when the papers came
out, and the general was made famous
in an hour He was waited upon by q
government official who wanted him to
take notice that Vesuvius was not on
sale at any price, and that if any move
on his part caused a new eruption he'd
see the inside of q prison at the first
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12

tits just that you had the joker in
your lap half the timels he shouted,
determined to bulldoze # he could not
VIM"
THAT will do" she answered as she
rose up. THE truth of the matter is
that you are 10 player.
''W-what!"
I know children eight years old who
can bsat you nine games out of ten."
"Ysu-you do"
do. sir. You call me a poor ra--
er. and yet l can win four games out Of
five l think your best game is jack
straws,"
You are talking to me?",
ITO you, sir
And I'm your husband"
Yes, sir. Don't shout your lungs
out nor pump the blood to your head.
You are always Dragging about what
player you are. but you barely know
one card from another. If You want
to spend half an hour taking lessons,
I'll"
Woman, such talk to me! Why
why"
BE calm. Mr.. Bowser! If you don't
want to learn the game you needn't,
but if you are as poor at poker as at
euchre, the men at your club must have
a soft snap. What were you about to
say?"
Il was about to say that I re-
manned at home this evening to enjoy
my own fireside, and you-you-"
Beat you two straight games at
euchre," she finished. Il also remained
at home to enjoy my own fireside, but
you seem anxious for row. There is
no occasion for one. You simply play
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12
THE ExEcUTIoNER LOOKED IN"

L he EAECO1lONER .LOOhED IN.
"All my life I have been poor and worked
hard. Before 1 die I would like to be-
come rich and great and know the feel
ing"
IF that's all you want, it can be
easily managed. Call at my palace to-
morrow and I'll make new man of
you"
The peasant was promptly on hand, and
when appointed Grand Vizer at a salary
of 20,Go0 scudi per year he fell on his
knees and cried out:
Long live the greatest King of earth,
and may Heaven send him every bless
ing!"
Jones had been in office two days when
the King sent for him and said:
How, row. catiff! This morning I have
news that my corn crop is short by SEQ 900
bushels"
But we have had long drought, O,
King" protested Jones.
Yes, l know, but as Grand Vzer you
ought to have had plenty of rain, You
are not only incompetent, but l think
you have a corner on my corn market.
Away with you to the executioner!"
80, King, but am Innocent" groaned
Jones.
But 1 must hold somebody respon-
sible," replied the King. LAS Jones, the
peasant, you were beneath my notice.
AS Jones, my Grand Vizer, off goes your
head when things go wrong. Know We,
that the rich and the great must pay the
penalty for their eXaltation.
At ten minutes later the eXecutioner
looked in to report that Jones was head
shorter and not feeling well.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12
GREATER THAN A KING.
Experiences Of Western Millionaire in Europe
An Attempt to Buy Vesuvus.

didn't fall in with General Aber-
crombie Burt, United States of Amer
lea, until the party reached Rome. 1t
could be seen at first glance that he
was an American who had broken
loose. Five minutes after we had
started out in charge of a guide to DO
certain ruins the general informed us
that he had made his pile out of ranch
ing and mining, that he was taking a
vacation and having an eye out for
any bargains to be picked up; that the
title of General was assumed for the
trip, and that he stood ready to pay
spot cash for anything he fancied. We
saw that he was a plumb man, and
we took him in. He was a good deal
more than an innocent abroad-repre-
scented the vastness and the greatness
of a great country. Not for one single
moment for long weeks did he permit
Europe to forget that there was the
United States of America, and that he
carried all the States in his coat-tail
pockets. He didn't care to see the
ruins of Rome as relics of a past his
tory. When he had been looking about
for three days he laid his hand on the
guides shoulder and said:
81 don't care to trot about any more.
If you've got something at a low figure
for spot cash I'll take it, but don't
try any gum-game on me. l never saw
any old ruins before to speak of, but I
can mighty soon figure up what the
stone AND land are worth"
The Guide had nothing for sale and
he Also pretended to be horriied l
tAMk he liked the general, however, as
square man, and that if anything
he'd been in market he would have put
him on and let him in on the ground
floor. There was pretty little swindle
In the hotel bill-three or four Of them.
We blasted Rome, called the landlord
a robber and paid our bills. Not so
with the general, however. He was
worth 100000, but he wasn't pay
ing extra for tallow candles and ice
water.
'Sir." he said to the landlord as he
lowered over him, 81 am General Aber-
crombie Burt l am, furthermore, the
United States of America. I'll declare
war and blow old Rome off her seven
hills before I'll pay those items!"
They were promptly crossed off, and
in the eyes of the landlord the general
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12
TOO MANY SIGNS ONE WAY.
Still One Cannot Blame the Supersti
tious Man for Being Impressed.


Il have lost all faith in signs" said
Dodson, as some one brought up the
subject of superstition. II have al
ways been more or less superstitious
and believer in signs; but had such
a setback the other day that | have
lost all faith in their potency.
Perhaps you will remember that
there was a horse called Blackball en-
tered in the races held some time ago?
Il like to make a modest bet now
and then on the races, and l had given
some thought to the particular race
that this Blackball had entered in.
while l was deeply bordering over
the merits of the different horses en-
tered in the race, Brown came up and
slapping me on the back, wanted to
know if l had heard that Smith had
been blackballed at the club.
"The name Blackball came to me like
flash. I hadn't the slightest doubt il
was sign to back Blackball, and sub
sequent events seemed to prove it.
"On my way home I saw a small
boy bounding a rubber bail on the
pavement. Again the blackbalI. A
little farther on | discovered a small
darkey crying on doorstep-the black
bawl,
Going down town that night I pass
ed house where some colored people
were holding a ball,
That settled it, and I resolved to
back Blackball for all was worth.
How did it come out? BlackbaIl
came in seventh. The only reason he
didn't come in eighth was the fact that
there were only seven horses entered
1 felt so mad on my way home
that passed under every ladder I came
to.'-Detroit Free Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12

, turned up a heart. He hadn't a
trump in his hand, and therefore pass
ed for her to make it. She said spades
and he brought his fist down on the
table and shouted:
Spades! Spades! But you can't dc
it,"
why not?"
Because you must make it next "
Il can do as 1 like, Mr.. Bowser, and
| make it spades. Play to the joker
and that-and that-and that"
She had all the trumps and he didn' t
get trick His first impulse vas TO
leave the table and call her a cheat,
but something in her look quieted him
down and he muttered:
I'll give you a game just to encour-
age you. It's your deal. Diamonds are
trumps, Ell? Well, play to that"
She played, and while Mr.. Bowser got
two tricks, she scored her point and
won the game. He looked at her with
January expression, but had nothing
to say. He had the four bowers and
the joker under his thumb and was
stacking the hands. When the cards
ran off and hearts came trumpS, how
ever, he had only one in his hand ard
was obliged to pass. She made it next
and took every trick.
"Why-why did you make it next?"
he demanded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12

He was rather shy at first but the King
looked upon him kindly and soon put hin
at his ease. After some talk about poll
ties the great ruler said:
Some ten years ago, if 1 remember
correctly, you stopped me on the street
to ask me what you should do to get
rich?''
1T is true, King" replied Perkins
land in your great condescension you
deigned to tell me. My gratitude is over
flowing
Il told you to lend your scudi at 20 pei
cent, 1 lebieve.''
You did, o King. and I followed your
advice, and am now a possessor of a fur
tune. How can 1 ever find words to
thank you?'
you can't Perkins. I want that
money before noon.''
But, o ruler"
mo back talk! You have 10000 scudi
charge 1ACC0 for the advice 1 gave you
and the other 1C,CC0 reverts to the crown
because you charged more interest than
the law allows. Just get that money cart
ed around here as soon as possible.
But, ruler the law says the KinG
shall not take by force" persisted Jer-
kins.
so it does" replied the King, after q
moments thought, "and I was going toe
fast. What no! the guard! Take this
conspirator out and behead him, and
will coniscate his property to the crown!
But 1 am loyal to the core!'
Then behead him because he didn't
prove his loyalty by sending me the
money!"
The Perkins family have never SAID
much about the incident, but you can't
make any of EN- believe its easy work
beating a king.
Copyright, IS 0, by John Brisben Walker,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-12

nee the motel man SlZeu
ythe general as flair to medium" and
gave him poor quarters and insisted
that he could do no better 1t took
the man from the west about fifteen
minutes to get his dander up. Then
he appeared in the Office, and drawing
himself up to his full height he imperi-
ously announced:
"Siri l am the United States OF
America and a considerable slice OF
Canada and Alaska besides! What is
your lowest price for this hotel for
spot cash?'
'But what is the matter?" asked the
landlord.
1.-THE matter is that I want to be
lodged as BELTS my position. If you
don't selllto me I'll buy out the block
opposite and build a million dollar
hotel and let all my guests stop free
of expense!"
The general got a suite of rooms
that were being held for duke, and
everybody around the hotel tumbled
over themselves to wait upon him. He
didn't care for art, but he went to the
picture gallery along with the crowd,
looked around in a bored way for half
an hour, and then walked up to the
director and said:
MY time is limited, and don't want
to waste it. If you want to sell out
the contents of this shebang for spot
cash make me a figure. I'll ship the
stuff to New York and Chicago and auc-
ton it Off"
The director didn't fall dead, but
such tired feeling came over him that
he couldn't go into figures. We took
the general with us to the studio of
sculptor. He rather fancied life
sized figure of peasant girl in marble,
and his hand went up to his breast
pocket as he inquired the price. 1t was
given him as $3.50. The general picked
up the figure, hefted it, and put it down
with the remark:
"It weighs about 200 pounds, and I'll
allow for weeks work in chiseling it
out. My friend, If you want $50 spot
cash for this thigamajig here I'll ship
it to Denver and work it in on sale
of bankrupt clothing and take my
i chances"