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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-01-12

He had taken his punishment like a
little man and for some time afterward
had haen buried in thought.
"Mamma, he said finally.
"Well, Willie?''.
do you really spank me because you
love me so muchf''
That's the reason I punish you.
Willie
'And don't you love papa at alp
Chicago Post.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-01-12

AN Excellent way to cure insom-
MIA is said 20 be to bandage the eyes
with . handkerchief before retiring.
The compress seems to drive away
the blood from the ewes and 90 cure.
or. at least, temporarily relieve.
that feeling 80 often experienced by
snifererers from sleeplessness Of
trying TO see in the dark.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-01-12

Yes we had TO let chat nursegiri
so She was recommended as being
thoroughly up to date but she seemed
to rs to be more than that The first
thing she did was 70 demand pneumatic
tires for the baby carriage and we
promptly got them However, we felt
that 1t was time TO draw the line when
she insisted that we must hire a man 60
Keep them pumped mp Chicago Post
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-01-12

In London paper youug married
woman OF title asks 81 Zoo for the dis
charge Of the duties Of chaperon for
the space of three months.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-01-12

No fewer than 2. e3S patents on kitch-
en- utensils have been taken ont MT
Washington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

The Monroe doctrine has prospered at the peace conference. The members of the delegation from this country suc- ceeded in securing the insertion into the arbitration convention of provision amounting virtually to a recognition of the Monroe doctrine The clause at least seems to preserve the Monroe doc Urine from attack under cover of any, thing contained in the arbitration plan Article 27 of the agreement makes it the duty of the signatory powers when ever conflict is threatened to call the attention of the hostile countries to the fact that the arbitration court is open to them. The American delegates, led by Seth Low, upon this point were ap- prehensive of the word duty" fearing it might entail upon the United States some obligation to interfere in European affairs to an extent not in accord with our traditions. They were even more fearful lest, under authority of such a positive word, European nations might feel warranted in interesting them selves in purely American affairs in dis regard of the Monroe doctrine. In con- sequence, at the suggestion of the American delegation, definite decara- tion was inserted that nothing in the arbitration convention should impose an obligation upon the United States to interfere in European affairs, or vice versa. In adopting this declaration a conference made up for the most part of the representatives of European powers has recognized the existence of the Monroe doctrine European authorities hitherto have denied it place in international law. Great Brit ain, after much argument, for the first time admitted the vitality of the Mon- roe doctrine by accepting arbitration of the Venezuelan boundary dispute at the demand of this country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29
4 HAPPY THOTGHT.

That is a happy thought of Editor osborn of the Register who in discuss ing the flagpole matter says: Let there be an end to the tacit proposition that the pole be removed. Here is work of the finest character for the Chamber of Commerce, for the David Humphreys branch of the Sons of the American Revolution, for the Colonial Danes, the Daughters of the Revolution, the Boys Brigade and the various other patriotic societies and orders which form the general committee of the Fourth of July celebration.
 True and timely. The societies named could not do more appropriate work than to take prompt action in fla vor of keeping the Star Spangled Ban ner flying over the old Green from a new hagpole put in the place of the old one.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29
KEEP THE FLAG UP.

Breathes there man In New Haven with soul so dead that he hath not, when he has seen the starry ban ner of the free waving gloriously over the old Green. said to him. self, That is fine sight? And is there any man in New Haven with soul so dead that he is willing to have that flag cease to wave over the old Green? If there is he is disgrace to New Ha- ven. Is it possible that there isn't gumption enough in the Yankees of this region to put a new tlagpole in the place of the old one without destroying the band-stand? We believe there is, but if there isn't it would be better to destroy the band-stand than not to have the inspiring view of the Stars and Stripes which we have had for the last few years. The old State House was out of place on the Green, the churches may be, and such band-stand as sur rounds the flagpole certainly is. But the f1agpole isn't, and never will be as Put new fagpole there. then, right in the place of the old one and let us con- tinue to see the Stars and Stripes way ing where they ought to wave. What is the matter with New Haven that there should be any talk about depriving us of the finest and most cheering sight we have? Who that has seen the bright est and best flag in the world glowing in the morning, the midday or the after noon sun over our ancient Green is will ing to see it no more?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

Ter, Corps of Engineers, who is the of ficer in charge of the Washington aque- duct, two remedies are suggested, one of which. it is said, must soon be adopt ed. The first is the adoption of the meter system, to prevent waste, ana the second is the extension of the water system. In advocacy of the introduce tion of meters, it is asserted that careful and trustworthy investigations and measurements made in various cites or the United States show clearly that per-capita daily consumption of one hundred gallons of water is ample TOT all domestic, business, and public pun poses, and that any considerable in- crease above this amount must be at- tributed to waste This waste, which i'll the District amounts to the enormous quantity of IS gallons per capita per diem. can only be checked, it is as- serted, by the use of water meters which furnish a positive and certain method of prevention, and have been shown by actual experience to be per fectly feasible. The unwillngness or Congress thus far to authorize the use of meters leads to the second suggestion, which is for the construction of a sec ond conduit from the Great Falls of the Potomac An appropriation for sur veys is suggested, to cost about $S,ooo.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29
CONTINUOUS.

Those Loving Girls.--Tody-Je tells me young Woodby proposed to hel last night, Viola---I don't think know him. Is he well off? Tody-He eel tainly is. She refused him.-C Chicago News.
 How much sugar do you put in your gooseberry pie, Mrs. Wiggins?" Well between you and me, Mrs. Higgins, I don't put in any; them boarders O mine allus puts in such an awful lot their selves. s."-Puck.
 First tramp Gin the roaD-Why don't you go in? The dogs all right Don t you see him waggin' his tail? Second tramp-Yes; and he's growlin' at the same time. l dunno which end to be- lieve.-Tit- Bits.
 Thoughtful Girl-"Are you going to the seashore, Mabel?" "No Pm afraid not" But you are making bathing suit" Yes it is better to be ready and not go than to go and not be ready" Chicago Record.
 Continuous Performance-"I spent the whole day to-day helping Julia buy a hat" What kind did she get?" "Oh this was only the first day; she never makes up her mind till after the third day. y.''-Chicago Record.
 James" said his mother, q have told you four times now to stop making that racket" Five mamma" replied the youth, who has great future be- fore him in the exact sciences-Phila- delphia North-American.
 A Wise Woman,-Mrs. Newed-Oh, Jack, The cook was in such an ugly mood to-day I thought it best to call in a policeman. Viewed (astouuded)- What! To arrest her? Mrs Newed- Oh, no-to pacify her.-Brooklyn Life.
 His Rebellion.-"Th say Buxton and his wife have separated" " Yes They expect to be divorced in little while.' whats the trouble?' ''Oh, they quar- reled because she refused to go away for the summer unless he went along" Chicago Times-Herald.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29
W4SHINGTON'S MATER SUPPLY.

It is commonly supposed that Wash ington, D. C., is a place where not very much water is used for drinking, but a great deal of water is used or wasted there. The average daily consumption and waste of water in the District of Columbia has increased from 17,554,S4 gallons in 1874 to 50,O79S55 gallons in 1899. The estimated population of the District is 2S0,o00 persons, showing an average per-dlem consumption and waste of water per capita of IFS gal Ions The capacity of the Washington aqueduct and reservoir, with a head of 146 feet at the distributing reservoir, necessary to keep up the present press ure for the gravity supply, is but 50,- 000,0 900 gallons per-diem, less than the present daily consumption and waste. By lowering the level of the distrbut- ing reservoir two feet, the limit of sup ply might be increased to 760O0,0O0 gal Ions, but this would involve a serious loss of pressure and would make addi- tional pumping necessary. In the re- port of Lieutenant Colonel A. M Mil
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

cloth drawn to the lines of the figure by being held up from sweeping is most attractive if the figure is shapely, but with the others the result is painfully different both to wearer and observer The girl of this picture, for an example, was graceful in a white organdie, while in a duck skirt she'd have been about as slightly as a turned umbrella This is point to be remembered. The de- tails of her gown are worth knowing, too. White all-over embroidered lawn trimmed the dress, as the artist indi- cates and she has made apparent also where the banding of black velvet rib bon came. A large bow of the velvet was put at one side, knot of 1t ap- peared on the hat and from this hung long streamers of white null. It was an ideal rig for a windy day,
 Every one should know, but many women forget, that the lacings of high laced shoes should be perfectly drawn and not twisted. The only beauty of well shaped laced shoe depends on prop CT lacing. A great many ready-made shoes will not lace well-that is will not suggest trimness of the ankle and the arch over the instep. But even a boot that does not fit perfectly can be made laced. The high laced boot is less worn now than the ankle boot This last, especially when made stocky in tan or Russia, is must affected by the really truly outing girl. FLORETTE,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29
FASHION NOTES.
A Source of Disastrous BIunders.

The length of last years practical tailor gown is the right length for q gown of stiff and crisp wash materials, like duck, linen, holland, crash and de- him. This may seem like startling ad- vice, but just once try to manage trall- ing skirts of such stuff, and ever after you'll have 'em made just to escape the ground Women who slavishly follow ed the trailing skirt fashion found this out, so be you content to do your grand dame sweeping entry in other fabrics. Clinging materials are the ones to be made up in long skirts. An organdie is as pretty as can be when billowed about the ankles; the folds of soft silk falling
 from the hand are always graceful, and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

that when the nation began to place physical enjoyment before culture of mind it entered on down grade. Mus cle never ruled the world; mind did, and mind always would do so.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

Bishop Mitchison of the Church of England doesn't seem to have the right "spirit." After distributing prizes at tbe "speech day. of Cheltenham college, Oxford, he made an address whose nota- ble feature was a warning against the idolatry of athleticsm," which he de- clared was dangerous. He was shocked o+ the "absolute devotion" to athletics at his own college (Pembroke). Great was the joy with which the prospect of setting one of their own men in the university eight had been hailed, and ha had been assured that there was not n single man in the college who would not consider that higher distinction than double-frst. That was distinct
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29
ADVERTISING RATES.

The story is told of a prominent so- clety woman in Washington who was overheard inquiring of another who omar Khayyam was, and received the Information that he was "a new colored poet like Paul Dunbar"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

Mrs. Emma c. Sickles, Nebraska woman, has discovered method of rectifying Indian maize or corn oil and thus producing a valuable substitute for olive oil. It is extracted from the germ of the corn kernel, which is thrown out by manufacturers in the new milling processes, as it contains a rancid oil which taints and gives an uuwholesome flavor to corn food products if not re- moved. Mrs. Sickles treats the kernel with a peculiar soil found on her farm near Chadron, Nebraska and says there is no other soil in the country that will do this work successfully. It is said to be equally good for treating beet sugar and other food products, and she has closed contract with several eastern milling concerns for the use of the soil in car lots
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

It is related that at a Topeka dining table the other day member of the Kansas House made the remark that certain member must have been drunk when he made the motion to strike out the enacting clause of a bill which was being discussed by the diners. q ex- amined the enacting clause carefully" ne said, and found that it did not diff fer in any other bill'' And then he wondered why the laugh started.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29
Ladies' LisIe Hosiery,

Ladies' LisIe Hosiery, In fast black, plain and richelleu ribb, sterling qualities and the kind usually soldat 35c pair, 3 for $1.00, SATURDAY 2Icpr. ChiIdren's LiSIe Hosiery, In fast black and fast tan, 1x1 ribb, double heel and toes, all sizes, regular price 1oc,
 SATURDAY I2Hc Children's Silk Finish, Fast Black Lisle Hose, lx1 ribb, double heel and toes, cheap at 15c pair,
 SATURDAY IOc pair. Ribbons.
 Children's Hair Ribbon in plain satin and grosgrain, fancy edges and plaid novelties,
 SATURDAY 4c yard. No. 40, Plain and Moire Taffeta and Sideband Novelty Ribbons, suitablefor belts, Bows etc., cheap at twice the price,
 SATURDAY 9c yd. No. 40, Novelty Plaid and Stripe Ribbons, will meke pretty trim- mings for children's hats, former ly sold at 19 and 25c yd.
 SATURDAY I21ac yd.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

Frank Ray Pratt, member of the Chicago bar, says that Adolph Luetgert confessed in February, 1898, that he had killed his wife. "He told me he had killed her." said MT. Pratt. "He started to tell me some of the details, but fell to cursing about the affair, and I was un- able to lead him back to an unfolding of the steps in the crime. I had read the lines in Luetgert's palm and had told him that the lines of fatality were very strong. He then confessed the murder. As I considered the confession a professional one I respected it until death has now placed him beyond fur ther human pursuit"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

Kent county, Maryland, has a peach tree that is believed by State Entomol- ogist w. G. Johnson to be the largest tree in the United States The tree is on the farm of Allen Harris, on East ern Neck Island, and is of the Crawford variety. It has a full crop of peaches this year, and has never failed to bear a crop since it began growing. It meas ures 67 inches in circumference and 22 inches in diameter. Three of the limbs are 22 inches, 29 inches and 30 inches in circumference, respectively. It is sell dom that the large trees are the best bearers, but the case of this Maryland giant proves to be an exception.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

Canada's trade for the fiscal year just closed shows an increase of more than $15000,0O0 over that of the preced- ing year, reaching the unprecedented total of 3O5,104,7 703. The increase, how ever, is wholly due to imports, which have increased to the extent of about $21, 100000, while exports have fallen off nearly $5,5O0000. Canada of course re- joices in a gain of $3,0OO000 in customs duties, but the joy is not unalIoyed, for American imports have increased while British imports have declined, despite intended to foster trade with the mother country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-07-29

Scientific knowledge has been per- Verted to the uses of backmail by Gratz, Austria, medical student, who endeavored to obtain 10000 f1orins from rich old lady by threatening to open bottle of assorted deadly bacilli in her room if she did not pay up. When arrested bottles stolen from the bac- astrological laboratory and containing the microbes of several diseases were found in his possession.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15
GOSSIP OF school BOARD.

Seven members of the Board of Edu.
cation are to be appointed In June to
succeed third of the membership of
the board whose three-year terms will
expire this summer. Already some Cos
sip Is heard as to whom Mayor Harri-
son will name.
The trustees whose terms will expire
are Thomas Brennan, Daniel II. Gamer.
on, Christian Meier, George =. Adams,
Howard II. Gross, Joseph II. Strong
and Clayton Mark. Mr.. Brennan and
Mr.. Cameron are Democrats and Mr..
Meier is n representative Of the Social.
list Labor party. The other trustees
mentioned are Republicans.
Among those mentioned for appoint
ment to the School Board In June are:
John 8. Rydell, the well.known Archer
avenue clothing merchant, who resides
at STAT Michigan avenue; Mr.. A. G..
Powers, manager Of the American Min.
eral Water Company; Judge =. T..
ShOpe. A. o. Slaughter. Edward Il.
Woodle. Riley Darnell. the leading gen.
tlemen's furnlsher; VIM. II. Preble.
Fred II. Herhold, Arthur =. Brink.
manager of the great Brink G. G. Ex.
press, Storage and Van Company;
Frank Parmelee. Charles II. McGrath
and James J. Townsend.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15
LARGEST
WEEKLY CIRCULATION
IN CHICAGO.
THE NEW COUNCIL READY FOR
WORk.

The success of the move for the or
ganization of the Council upon non
partisan lines marks the beginning of
a new and important era In the munich
pal life Of Chicago. II means that the
work Of the honest element In the COun-
ell hereafter Is to be one of construc.
ton rather than of opposition. Those
older members who wish to serve the
city's interests will not lind their op.
portunities limited hereafter to simply
voting mo" upon the roll call. They
will be able to originate measures with
the expectation Of getting them favor
ably acted upon. They need no longer
be constantly on the defensive to pre-
vent the passage Of some particularly
vicious ordinance.
The public. while rejoicing that the
work of mere negation and obstruction
Is over, must not set before itself too
high ideals as TO what the Council Is
10 accomplish In constructive lines.
That task Is very difficult. Many things
need to be done. The Council, though
actuated by honest motives, will still
find itself hampered by inadequate gov.
crnmental machinery and facilities,
Many necessary improvements will
have to remain without attention be.
cause of insufficient revenues. Some
things have been In bad condition so
long that 1t will be impossible to rene.
dy them at once. In many respects the
Council must give itself largely to the
task Of securing information as a basis
for action at some later time. The
public will have confidence, however
that the men who are influential In the
new Council will proceed with thelI
task with determination TO do the
best they can for the city's welfare
The period Of constructive work for
the betterment of municipal conditions
in Chicago has begun. What the peo'
pie desire Ii that the new Aldermen 50
plan and labor as to lay the foundations
for permanent and substantial improve
ment
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15

world. The new addition will be eight
stories high and one story will also be
added to the present structure.
With the new addition the whole
building will cover a space ninety by
ninety feet and will have cost over
S25O,OOO. The entire top floor will he
fitted up rs an operating room. and
plans have been made for the erection
of Il switchboard of the most modern
and improved style. 1t will be relay
board and signals will be given by
small electric lights instead of bells.
The board will be fitted with not less
than 10000 small lamps. One of these
ment u receiver is removed from the
hook the signal will be given to the
operator by the lighting of lamp.
When the person talking Is through
and hangs up the receiver different
electric lamp will be lighted on the
operating board. Two switchboards of
this kind, only on a much smaller scale
are now In use, one at the Title and
Trust Building and the other in the
Manhattan Building.
The boiler and heating plant will be
fitted up In the basement. also the plan,
for generating electricity for batteries
and lights. The floor from the first tt
the eighth will be used by the Office
and mechanical forces. The addition
will be constructed of pressed brick
and terra-cotta trimmings, the same
material used in the construction Of the
old part, and the first story will he OF
| granite
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15

City Hall and city government at some
central point on the West Side. a geo
graphical center of Chicago, and with
the opening of Ogden avenue may yet
succeed.
His idea to have erected a great coli
scum and amusement hall. In order to
centralize all large gatherings Of the
people on the West Side. at a point
easy of reach to the entire city. has
met with the thanks and support Of
every one. and IL a matter of early COM
pletion.
His legislation in the interest of track
elevation has in many respects made
travel a source of safety and comfort,
instead of constant peril to life.
For many months Alderman Duddle-
ston gave his time and means and great
attention to law for simplifying the
present complicated and obsolete
school law Of this city. The measure
is now before the Legislature at
Springfield. and. with some slight
notifications to suit the objections OF
a few. will no doubt be enacted into
law. to the benefit of the present school
children Of Chicago and the hundreds
of thousands of the future.
In view of these few official acts of
Mr.. Duddleston and many others. some
of equal Importance. the Eleventh
| Ward has done honor TO itself and
benefited the city at large by reward.
ing Alderman Duddleston with a re-.
| election.