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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

turable almost makes a speciality, you
might say. of insuring that kind of peo-
pie. 1t Jays bigger dividends, Mr.. CIVIL
liams, than any company"
jel?"
Godfrey
ooh. yes. I remember. Ever been in Nc
Connellsville, Ohio?"
II never was. Now
Handsome old town. Some of the best
people l have ever known came from Nc
Connellsville. If ever you ave the
chance. Mr.. Scorjel, you must visit Nc
Connellsville without fail"
YES. l certainly will. How much life
insurance did you say you We're carrying,
Mr.. Gwilliams?"
II didn't say. Mr.. Scorjel. I said I was
carrying all the life insurance 1 wanted to
carry, Mr.. Scorjel."
II know, of course, how It always
strikes a man when anybody talks life
insurance to him. If he's asked straight
IN and down if he wants any insurance
nine times out of ten he says he doesn't.
But when l can get a man to listen for
just a few minut while I show him how
much better our plan is than any other,
Mr.. Gwilliams-"
II can say I ever did"
ITS a wonderfully fascinating subject.
The air we breathe. Mr.. Scorjel, as you
may be aware, is composed of about 81
parts of oxygen and 70 parts of hydrogen.
With every breath you draw you cause
the air to lose about 5 per cent of it's oxy-
gen. If we suppose you breathe &c cubic
inches Of air at each inspiration and
breathe Is times a minute, you cause 46S
cubic inches of air to pass through your
lungs every minute. and in an hour you
vitiate-let me figure a little-you WITH
ate, Mr.. Scorjel, a quantity of air equal
to-"
1T wouldn't take me two minutes, Mr..
Civilians, to-
But passing by the mere question of
figures. Mr.. Scorjel, let us consider oXy-
gen in it's relation to the blood. The oxy-
gen is taken up by the lungs and carried
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05
Englald'S Conveyance Of Mercy
THE UNITED STATES WAS THE FIRST COUNTRY TO HAVE A HOSPITAL
SHIP. BUT NOW ENGLAND IS BUILDING ONE, AND GER
MANY AND RUSSIA WILL FOLLOW.

Among the many changes in naval war
fare hat LAY come into existence as a
result of the late war with Spain there is
good than the institution of the system
of hospital ships by the United States
government. For years surgeons whose
duties have compelled them to witness
the horrors of war have dreamed of some
such invention, and the naval officials OF
many countries have discussed the mat
ter thoroughly. In each instance it has
been the general opinion that while such
plans might be carried out it was feared
that the scheme would not prove a prac-
teal one, and it has remained for the
United States to show that hospital ships
could be constructed and used with the
greatest success.
The experiment was naturally watched
with great interest by those who had re-
fused to sanction the scheme, and it is
pleasant to relate that several govern
ments are so far persuaded of their error
that they LAY taken steps to provide just
such ships for their own naVies. A hos
pital ship is already being constructed
by England and plans are being drawn to
be submitted to the naval authorities Of
both Russia and Germany, so that there
many years have passed conveyances of
mercy will accompany each fleet of every
country.
There are few things that could be con-
ceived that would do more to lessen the
horror of war tina this single innova-
ton. During the past few years the de-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

structive power of ships of war has con-
stantly increased and this has necessitat-
ed a complete change in the internal ar
Management of the vessels. 1t was not
long ago that such conditions did not eX-
list. In the old battleships the wounded
could be treated without much trouble,
but when the large connecting apart
ments gave place to the many small COM
partments made by the closing of water
tight doors and the screWing down or
matches, it became next to Impossible to
reach the wounded, to say nothing OF CIV
ing them anything like proper treatment.
During the old days the men could be
brought to the surgeon in the hospital
room, but at present the most thai the
surgeon can do is to move from one part
of the ship to the other. AS a result the
only care that can be given the wounded
is a sort of emergency treatment, limited
to the application of temporary dressings
and the checking of hemorrhages, ana
such conditions during a fierce engage
mert would certainly greatly increase the
death rate.
Another use to which such ships will be
put will be in acting as transports to car
ry the tick and wounded from the field OF
action friendly shore. During the
last war the horrors of the transport Sem
eca emphasized the need of such vessels
as the Solace and the Relief, for such
sufferings as the brave soldiers were
compelled to bear during that terrible
VOYAGE from Cuba to New York are I'M
aycidable under the old condition Of
things.
Now, however. all such horrors may be
avoided and the soldiers who are brought
from the Philippines on the Solace will
be just as comfortable as they would be
in any we'll regulated hospital IN land.
They will have comfortable beds, so ar
~ ,,naI oc 70 co,,co tho 1aoct ctroip ,1nOn
the injured part. proper food especially
prepared in view Of their condition, good
medical attendance and the most careful
nursing. Under such conditions. in juries
are rapidly overcome and the sick who
are to return from the islands in the Pa
cifc will probably have almost entirely
recovered before they catch their first
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

glimpse of the United States. When we
compare such a result with the awful ha-
voc that was caused by the Seneca and
war, it is not difficult to appreciate the
fact that one of the greatest steps for the
good of humanity has been taken.
The credit for this remarkable achieve
ment in improving the conditions of war;
fare is due to the Intelligence of Surgeon
General Van Reypen. Long before there
was any prospect of a conflict between
the two nations he had advocated the
construction of one or two hospital ships,
but he had met with little sympathy at
headquarters. AS in other countries the
scheme was looked upon as the project Of
a dreamer, and as there was no imme-
date prospect hat such vessels would be
needed there seemed to be no excuse for
such an expenditure simply as an expert
ment. AS soon as war was declared,
however, he pressed the matter with re-
newed vigor and this time he had the
support of President Mckinley, as we'll
as of the secretary of war. AS a result
the Relief, undoubtedly resulted in the
saving of many lives that would other
wise have been sacrificed.
The Solace was formerly the Cromwell
line steamer Creole, and was first
launched in 1896. Just prior to the break
ing out of hostilities she was purchased
by the government and the great bulk Of
the Spaniards wounded during the naval
battle of July 3 were taken on board Of
her, where they were cared for as ten
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

off in the arterial circulation, imparting
to the blood in the process the bright red

off in the arterial circulation, imparting
to the blood in the process the bright red
color"
Now there's no use Of your trying to
have fun with me, Mr.. Gwilliams-"
II don't like to mention it, Mr.. Scorjel,
but you AVE been chewing a WOOden
t%oothpick ever since you came in. I
may be unduly fastidious, but the habit
offends me. A man who goes around
chewing a toothpick-thanks; you look
better now-will run his arm behind a
girls elbow and grab her hand in his as
he walks along the street with her."
"Then / suppose, Mr.. Civilians. that
it's no use to-"
"Not the least in the world, Mr.. Scor-
jel. The girl doesn't need to be supported
in that manner"
'Think you're smart. don't you. Mr..
Gwilliams-'
BEG pardon, Mr.. Scorjel, but if you in
terrupt me in this way how can I tell you
what l think of a man who wipes his face
with his handkerchief and then looks at
the handkerchief to see the result"
what kind of a blamed DID,"
That's right, Mr.. Scorjel! Swear and
you half-civilized boor. Pm used to it.
If l We're not the most patient man since
Job I'd be in hot water all the time, for
somebody is always trying to irritate me.
But l won't be irritated, confound you!
ONE men would get up and kick you out
Of the office, Mr.. Scoriel, but I shal sim
ply-hallo, James! Show this man the
nearest way to the elevator, will you?"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

Chicago Tribune: rs this Mr.. CIVIL
liams?" inquired he caller, a snug per-
sonage OF se!f-possessed bearing and
businesslike aspect, addressing himself to
the somewhat angular, elongated man
seated at the roll-topped desk.
Eyes, sir"
"Glad to know you, Mr.. Civilians. My
name is scorjel-Godfrey scorjel. I see
you are busy, and I am not the man 10
take up another mans time without some
good reason for it.. Are you carrying all
the life insurance you want, Mr.. CIVIL
liams?"
Eyes, SIR"
yes? T represent the Unpu%ncturable
Mutual Life association, a company, Mr..
Civilians, that combines the stability of
the old line insurance organizations with
the economy of the fraternal insurance
orders. 1t guarantees to furnish abso-
lutely reliable protection at actual cost.
We pay no fancy salaries, Mr.. Civilians.
The officers of the Unpuncturable, MIR.
Gwilliams-'
"Your family well, Mr.. Scorjel?"
"Oh, yes, thanks. AS I said we fur
nish the best insurance at actual cost.
What is your age, Mr.. Gwilliams?'
"My age? Well, suppose you put it down
at 80"
"H'm-I should nave guessed you We're
considerably over that. However, on the
basis of-let me see-here it is-at 80 it
would cost you, on each 81 900, $3.50.
| Mr.. Civilians. Figuring on the basis Of
or As. let us say. it would cost only S17,ss
a year, or a little over $50 a year on s. 900.
I defy the world. Mr.. Civilians, to equal
those figures
do you belong to any church, Mr..
Scorjel?"
INC, I'm not exactly A member. I at
| tend church pretty regularly, though. I
believe in churches and all that, of course.
I've taken the applications of hundreds of
| church members. In fact. the Unpunc-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

signed for matrons early in the summer
season. These skirts are figured and are
finished with a neat ruflie of plain goods
which is decorated with braid put or in
complicated design. From a distance this
design presents the appearance of an en-
broidered band of lowers. The new skirts
are gathered all around the band, and
lack the close fitting features seen in a
little maids spring and early summer
gowns.
The waist has a becoming blouse effect
with small! sleeves and is finished with
a large collar of embroidery and a soft
HELEN GREY-PAGE.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05
derby as if they had been American sail

derby as if they had been American sail
Ors.
The Relief was also a steamship of the
most modern type. She was built IN 1891
and sailed between New York n Port
lane unde the name of the John Englis.
When in active service the hospital staff
of the Solace consists of six urgeons of
the navy, three apothecaries, eight
nurses, four mess attendants for the sick
and one cook for the sick, in addition to
the ordinary officers and crew. The per-
sonnet of the Relief consists of eight sur
geons, Is nurses, five apothecaries. q COOK
for the sick and a large corps of attend
ants. On both vessels the interior was
divided into wards. as in an ordinary hos
pital, while the operating rooms n the
surgical wards were particularly we'll
lighted and fully equipped for the proper
care of the sick and wounded. Large
bath rooms were constructed, the walls OF
which were covered with rubber and the
floors tiled. There We're also apartments
for all kinds of disinfection.
In accordance with the articles OF the
Geneva convention all the Red Cross
ships as we'll as all of their steam
launches, will be painted white with a
broad green stripe. They will also fly the
Geneva cross at the fore that their peace
full character may always be apparent.
Thus equipped these ships will remain
near the fleet while IN action, ana as soon
as any ship withdraws from the heat of
the conflict or at the conclusion of an en-
gagement the wounded will be lowered to
the steam launches or to barges towed by
these launches. from which they can cas-
lily be transferred to their decks. Those
who required immediate attention would
hen be placed upon the operating table,
while those whose injuries were of a less
serious character would he placed in
,~,l- .l--~ %I~:, ,~,.~l- oA,1l hn
dressed temporarily and later they, too,
would receive the attention of the sur
geOn.
1t is a matter for considerable pride
hat such a humane project should have
first been put into practice by the United
States government, and it is certainly
but just that some memorial should be
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05
THE Talk OF THE LAY.

The Siberian bristle industry has been
seriously affected. because the majority
of those firms engaged in manufacturing
the product are badly crippled on account
of the scarcity of labor. To such an ex-
tent has this industry been interfered
with that it is said this years output
will be less than two-thirds of the nor
NAL. This opens up to the American hog
a destiny beyond lard, bacon and ham.
For years Russia. or rather Siberia. has
been the home of the hog that produces
the great "okatka," the bristles from
which brushes are made. Next years
collection of the raw bristles will be less
than one-half of the usual quality, and as
the tendency of late years in the brush
trade has been toward the use of higher
grades of goods, and as almost 20 per cent
of this class of goods come to the Ameri-
can market, the price cannot fail to be at
fected.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

A negro, who was arraigned before
Justice Walls of Kansas City on a charge
of stealing articles of clothing from his
roommate on Sunday, tried to impress
the judge with his piety. Being asked
what he was doing on the Sunday when
the goods We're stolen, he replied that he
was in his room reading the Bible. The
judge asked him what part of the Bible
he was reading. The negro hesitated,
Their said:
'"The-the Ten Commandments, sub"
The judge offered to let him go if he
would repeat the Decalogue, but as the
negro could not even quote one COM
mandment, he had to go to Jail.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

HIS Definition-Little Mike-Phwot is a
contortionist?
Neutrality-suspicious. thot, now. Begor-
ra, ut looks as if yure schoolin' was dom
yez moighty little good. A contortionist
is a man thot char-r-r-ges more than tn
lawful rate av interest, d'yez moind?-
Judy.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05
as those Of the sums

lightfully beautiful as those of the sum-.
mer Of so.
A model which is said to have been de-
signed for Mrs. Herman Oelrichs. the
Newport society leader and sister of Mrs.
w. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., is developed in
pale canary flannel with bands of black
running round and round the figure.
The skirt is of modest length, faced
with black surah silk. 1t hugs the hips
and is worn with small! boomers of black
silk that fasten around the knee.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05
A MIDSUMMER BATHING SUIT.
The Season Is Rapidly Passing and the
Beaches are Flooded With New
Designs.

To visit the watering places where mil
liona:res summer and see the brilliant
bathing costumes that are worn one
would think that the season had just be-
gun instead Of being near an end. Never
before have water gowns been so de.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

One of the most curious epitaphs in
America is on a gravestone in Burial
hill, Charlestown, Mass. 1t is as follows:
Here Ives inferred We Body of Mrs
Elizabeth Phillips Wife to Mr. Eleazer
Phillips who was Born in Westminster
in Great Britain, & Commissioned by
John Lord Bishop of London in We Year
171S to We Office of a Midwife & came to
this Country in We Year 1919 & by We
Blessing of God has Brought into this
World above 100000 Children. Died May
9Th, 1901. Aged rs Years"
A Hasty Reply.-''What'u I do with
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

While the ~6ressmaker kings of the old
world are busily at work upon the de-
signs that shall characterize early fall
modes, their next door ne.ghbors who
make a speciality Of childrerfs fashions
are turning out some remarkably beauti-
full toilettes for the little ones.
There al be purchased now skirts for
little girls, ranging from 10 to IA years of
age, ready made, very much like those de-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

drafted in honor of the man to whose
brain and energy this great adjunct to
naval warfare is due, Surgeon General
Van Reypen of the United States navy.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05
A HAPPY ENDING.

Chicago News: Stubb-"Did their mar-
riage end happily?
Penn-"Oh, yes; they managed to get
To Dakota while the divorce law was still
valid"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

How He Knew Him.-"I've seen that
young fellow somewhere before"
H draws soda water in a downtown
drug store"
That's it. I recognized his f1zz."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

though she will never take her ak
abroad beyond her beloved piece of old
carpet.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

r. OELRICH'S BATHING SUIT. .
The bloused waist is cut square at the
neck and finished with lapels of white
flannel trimmed with bands of black silk
ribbon. To hold the lapels in place a sash
of black silk is drawn under them and
tied at the front in a f~our-in-han1 knot.
A novel feature of the toilette is a black
silk sash with streamers hanging below
the waist at the back.
HELEN GREY-PAGE.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

win one. died within a week of Mr.. Bon
ner. The greatest record ever made was
setting and correcting 5000 ems in "a
hours an average of about 1876 ems an
hour.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

this lot of raw recruits?" asked the Pa
cific islander.
Raw %recruits?' echoed he chief alb
sent mindedly. whats the use of both
ering me with such foolish questions?
Turn 'em over to the cook."-Washington
Star.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

"A correspondent of the Spectator tells
of an aged parrot of most conservative
instincts. The owner had recently a new
carpet in her dining room, where the
parrot lives, and Polly made herself quite
i'll with her strong objection to this in
novation. She screamed Take it away!'
till she was exhausted: and at last she
refused to eat her food till they brought
a square of the old carpet and put it
round the cage. She Their at once be-
came cheerful and reconciled to life.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05
LITTLE GIRLS DRESS.

Children's Fashions as Well as Those Of
Their Ilders are characterized by
Many Charming Features.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

There is an old printer in the govern
ment printing office in Washington who
worked on the Hartfort Courant when
the late Robert Bonner was setting type
in that office. A tramp came along,
and, getting in a day, offered to bet $40
he could set more type thar any other
man in the office. Mir. Bonner told the
tramp that he was not X gambler, but
that he would chance him $40 just for
fun. The money was put up, and the two
men got down to their cases. In 90 hours
and 2S m.nute Mr.. Bonner had set and
corrected 25,5o0 ems of solid minion, be-
sides taking time to eat three pieces Of
custard pie and drink two glasses of
milk. Mr.. Bonner was recognized as one
of the fastest printers in the country.
He was the first man to enter a upset
ting contest in America, and It is a coin
cidence that Leo Monheimer, the last to
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

Having an appointment to preach at an
insane asylum for the first time. the edi-
tor of the Christian Register asked the
medical director for some points. He
said the most important thing was to
avoid any attempt on the part of the
preacher to accommodate himself to his
audience, as if they were different from
other people. He said:
If you attempt to adapt yourself to
their condition they will instantly dis
cover it, and they will hate YOU"
What She Would Wish.-"If you could
have just one wish.' he said as they sat
in the hammock and wondered if the peo-
pie on the porch could see them, what
would it be?"
"Only one?" she asked.
"Only one" he repeated. would you
wish for unlimited wealth or fame Or
Il would WISH" she interrupted. that
the moon would go behind a cloud
Chicago Post.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

Not Useless.-"Profanity,'' said the
long haired passenger, lis SO utterly use
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-05

Wrong" said the short-haired pas
senger. Il can make my wife hopping
mad any time by swearing a little."-In-
d%ianapolis Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
spaIn,s sunken Ships EIonted.

Perhaps the greatest mechanical
feat of the century has been the rails.
ing OF some of the Spanish warsh1ps
which were apparently shot to pieces
at Santiago. II seemed utterly i'm
possible to float them because OF tn
terrible damage inflicted by our guns
but the task has been accomplished
Diseases of the blood. stomach and
liver frequently wreck the health so
that there appears to be no chance OF
recovery. But when Hostetter' s
Stomach Bitters is. taken, the disor-
dered system is speedily restored to
its old-time vigor and tone. The Bit.
tiers will regulate the liver, bowels
and digestive functions and purify the
blood. You can buy this remedy at
any drug store, and under no circum-
stances should you accept anything
said to be lust as good ="
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
Mills Stormed With Orders.

Iron and Steel, of Chicago, says:
For the opening week of the new
year there is an activity in iron and
steel which is almost phenomenal
Two facts of Importance exist. One
is an advance of from so cents to So
per ton on many kinds of iron and
steel product; the other is a scarcity
in many lines so marked that grave
doubts exist whether manufacturers
can fill probable demands. The mills
have been stormed with orders.
Not in years has there been a
week III which there has been an adj
vance SO sharp and general as in the
present one Beams and channels
are up 81 per ton; tees, angles and
plate, 81 per ton. Standard steel
rails have advanced from 81 to S. per
ton. and light rails 81 per ton. In
dividual hoop and band makers are
quoting prices so cents higher. Ferro-
manganese has advanced So so pei
ton. Mills are generally quoting bars
about 81 to s. per ton higher.
1T is impossible to obtain heavy
plates at any price for deliveries with
in several months. Tin has advanced
cent a pound. Copper and lead are
both fractionally stronger than week
ago. This list is incomplete, but it is
longer than any past period of similar
length can show for years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
Beginning the Year

With pure, rich, healthy blood,
which may be had by taking Hood S
Sarsaparilla, you will not need to fear
attacks of pneumonia. bronchitis, fe.
vers, colds or the grip. A few bottles
of this great tonic and blood purifier,
taken now, will be your best protec-
ton against spring humors, boils,
eruptions, that tired feeling and seri-
Gus illness, to which weak and de-
bilitated system is especially liable in
early spring. Hoods Sarsaparilla
eradicates from the blood all scrofula
taints. tones and strengthens the
stomach, cures dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, catqrrh and every ailmeut caused
or promoted by impure or depicted
blood.