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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16
is A PORTABLE CHURCH
Rather Small in Size but Complete and
Well Furnished.

curious and interesting portable
church has begun it's missionary
rounds on Conanicut island, in Nara
gansett bay. 1t is supposed to be the
first of its kind, but its creator. Rev.
Charles E. Preston, hopes that it will
De the precursor of a nAmber of SINH
lar chapels for use in small communi-
ties too poor to provide a more pre-
tentious church building. 1t is de-
scribed as being very "churchy''
throughout, despite its size and the
fact that it is mounted on wheels. II
had to be made as small as possible
or course, in order to go along country
roads. and as light as possible, in or
der that it might be easily drawn.
But 1T has been properly proportioned
ana all the details and fittings are in
Keeping with its size and purpose. 1t
is just Is feet wide outside and 81 fee,
long, with tiny bay window 2 fee.
deep to give more room for the altar.
From the floor to the ridgepole is Is
feet, though the cross and belfry which
1t surmounts add several feet more
But the cross and bell can be removed
when the chapel is on the road, and
IN this way it can ride under telegraph
wires with room to spare. There are
seats for 100 people, though the pews
are placed farther apart than they are
in some stationary churches. To the
left of the chancel is built in the or
gan, a small instrument with an un-
usually good tone, which was practi-
cally given by the makers. Most of
the other furnishings were also con-
trdbuted by the manufacturers. and be-
cause of their generosity the chapel.
although representing an outlay of
$4,000, cost its protector only about
one-third of that amount. New York
Evening Post.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16

teachers Substitute for waste-paper-
basket. From some of the larger
places, however, school returns are
exacted. This is regarded as another
instance of the annoyance of Span
ism tyranny; and it is only at the very
latest moment that the government
demand is complied with. In one
city l examined a file of papers for
the year 1897, and found among them
a succession of kilograms from the
authorities requiring an immediate
rendering of the figures for the previ-
Gus year. | asked the mayor if the
figures were sent on receipt of the tel
egrams. He smiled and said, Eyes,
figures were sent, Significantly leav-
ing out the word the" and accent
ing figures" In another city | asked
the mayors secretary to show me the
record of school attendance for 1897;
but he gravely answered that the
teachers had not yet returned the
blanks. On my suggesting that the
statement for 1896 would answer my
purpose just as we'll | was told that
the returns of that year we're not vet
available either. AS last resort,
asked to see the record complied for
the last decennial census, that of 1887:
bnt the secretary shrugged his should
s, and implied that l was unreason-
able. | found that most of the mayors
had no idea that census of the whole
island had ever been taken. Neverthe-
less, what purported to be such an
enumeration was taken in 1887; and
IN back numbers of the Official Gazette
1 found portions of it. AS never sue
ceeded in seeing a copy of the whole
complication for that year, / cannot
give with absolute certainty the statis-
Tics OF illiteracy which it contained
But L read in an unofficial pamphlet,
whose accuracy | have no reason
to doubt, that the census of 1887
showed a population of SO6,7O of
Whom ll1,SSO, or less than IA per
cent. could either read or write. In
rectification of the census for 1883,
however, which | found in the Off
clal Gazette, statistics of illiteracy are
given which reveal a gross blunder
somewhere. According to the re-
turns for that year, 23S,294, or more
than twice as many inhabitants as
four years later, could either read or
write; the logical deduction from
which would be the absurd PROPOSE
ton, that during the interim 127. 900
people in the island had lost the
ability to do so. All the census figures
are nearly valueless, as they are
rounded on the statements of the
heads of families; and heads of fami-
lies in Porto Rico leave something to
be desired in the way of accuracy
Capt. A. P. Gardner in the Forum
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16
A PROSPEROUS THEATER

A prosperous theater in the city OF
New York may, in favorable season,
do business of more than $3.50. 900,
and keep in employment $50 persons.
There are thirty-seven theaters, in
Guiding the variety houses, in active
operation in the boroughs of Manhat-
tan and the Bronx, while the borough
of Brooklyn adds a score or more
Everything which affects business in
general, affects the theater Immediate
ly. a man will reduce his expendi-
lures for tickets to places of amuse-
ment long before he thinks of cutting
down his supply of cigars, for the CT
gar belongs to that class of luxuries
which subtly become necessities, while
the theater habit, as any obseryant
manager will tell you, requires con-
slant cultivation. The management
OF a theater is, therefore, an occupa-
ton requiring business sagacity in a
greater degree than it calls for artistic
taste.-W. ]. Henderson, in Scrib-
ner's.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16

Madison, Feb. 1O.-The senate
passed the Whitehead bill requiring
seats for women employees in stores
ana the Roehr bill placing more
stringent regulations about the manu-
facture of cigars. The senate COM
mittee on corporations reported for
passage the Harris bill taxing all ice
shipped out of the state at 10 cents
ton. The committee on education
reported favorably on the joint reso-
luton for constitutional amendment
providing for the election of the state
superintendent of public instruction In
the spring. Senator Stout's bill to
empower cites to aid non-sectarian
libraries already existing was also rec
commended for passage. The McGilli-
vray bill to grant unlimited certificates
to teachers who have taught 20 years
was recommended for indefinite post
ponement. The committee on corpo-
rations reported adversely on No. 140s,
requiring telephone companies to re-
ceive messages from other companies
| lOI LId1lSullSSlOu over IUelT llHtS.
Among other bills passed were the fol-
lowing: Nos. ga, authorizing town
boards to purchase tools and machin-
cry for making road improvements;
SO, appropriating $4,000 to the indus
trial school for girls, for improve
ments; 81, regulating the sanitary
condition of cigar factories; 70, pro-
viding that no circuit judge shall draw
his salary until he makes affidavit
that no cases are undecided which
have been submitted to him within 80
days; 155, providing for the branding
and sale of renovated butter, and 311,
providing that in counties of less than
10000, sheriffs shall receive only half
the regular fees over $4,000. The as
sembly bill was concurred in, appro-
priating $4,000 to Wisconsin battle
ship commission to purchase a silver
service and medals. Assemblyman
Mosher's memorial to congress, petit
tioning for legislation to favor Ameri-
can shipping was concurred in.
Both houses adjourned until Monday
evening.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16
SCHOOL SYSTEM OF PORTO RICO.

or course the official reports and
school statistics of Porto Rico are not
absolutely valueless to the investiga-
tor; but on the whole he will derive
from them less information than
amusement at the vagaries of official
arithmetic. Columns do not balance.
figures do not tally, totals are incor-
rectly added, and data not only fail to
agree, but are often absurd on their
face. 1t is useless to try to straighten
these things out. If an explanation is
asked from any official, he smiles,
changes the subject. and leaves you
with the impression that figures are
not meant for mankind to take seri-
ously. The trouble with the school
census is not in the system, but in the
execution. The blanks which are sent
for the teachers to I'll out are com
prehensive and intelligent; but they
frequently get no farther than the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16
WELL PROTECTED AGAINST COLD

The dirtienss of the Afghan is pro-
verbal and ii is said that during the
last Afghan war General ROBERTS
once ordered one to be washed. Two
soldiers stripped the prisoner and
scrubbed him for two hours with for
midable brushes and soft soap. Then
they threw down their brushes in dis
gust and went to their captain. "W nat
is ii. mem" he said. We'll, SIR" they
replied, 1--WE have washed that Afghan
chap for two hours. but ii is no good.
After serubbing him, SIR, for two
hours. till our arms achei fit TO drop
OFF, blest if we did not come upon a
suit OF clothes"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16

DO you believe in mental tele-
pathy?"
Most firmly"
You must have had evidence, then. "
i have. When | am at ~ club
playing poker, know to a cEtainty
what my wife is thinking of. "ABrook-
Ign Life.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16
THOUGHT TRANSPARENCY.

Mrs. lie Count of Chicago (callins
on Mrs. Stimleton of Boston)-I sum
pose, of course, you have a telephon|
in your house?
Mrs. Stimleton-0h, my deax -
lie Count, we use direct though
ference. We have a speak;Sk
Boston Transcript.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16

ton law. JudgS orion gave notice
that ne should oppose any bills IS IN
conditionally reduce the capital stock
of banks. ny
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16

j. FQunt rillman, ex-register of the
treasury, is dead at his home near
ShelbyVille. Ala.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
PAID FOR ITSELF.

Lonsfe,iow Mine bought for - 900 Pro-
doces That Mach In 80 Feet.
Al Titus was down from jamestown
today. where he Is employed upon the
Longfellow mine.
"What do you know" was asked
well. know Jim,own has got the
best little mine in the county"
Name it
Its the Longfellow. owned by Mr..
Murphy here"
And Mr.. Murphy smiled. "You see"
said that gentleman. Its joke on one
of your citizens. Mr.. Berlin. your brewery
manager. Sold it to US for 1900 and We
netted that amount in going in 20 feet.
We are not Dragging. but the Longtel.
low is in some pretty good ore. my boy"
1t, said Mr.. Berlin knew the mine
was good one. bu, he had become a
brewer. so he parted with it. put the
money in hops, hops scooted up I4I
points and the Boulderite isn't so sure
there's any joke on him. However, the
Long fellow is daisy.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
AS HE BEHAVES.
So May He Determined Length If HI
Punishment.

5" May he Determined Length If His
Punishment.
The FIRST sentence under the new in .
determinate sentence law, an act Of the
las, legislature which went into effect
August s. says the Denver Republican
was tina, imposed by Judge Allen in the
West Side court yesterday on L. r.
Brown. The prisoner pleaded guilty to
larceny ard was sentenced to not less
than one year. or more than three. in
the sra penitentiary.
There has been considerable specula.
ton as to the constitutionality OF the
new law among local attorneys, some
believing the sentencing judge had no
discretion as to fixing Of the miaimum
or maximum penalty within those limits
provided by Law.
Yesterday for the FIRST time the law ap
peared in book form at the office of Sec.
Rotary Of State Beckwith and its purpor,
is 50 plain as to remove all doubt
The penalty in cases similar to that Of
Brown as provided by law. is from tc
IL years.
Judge Boughton sentenced a prisoner
under this act. with minimum and max
imum punishment. some weeks ago.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
GERMANY SAYS
IT WAS ESTERHAZY
Evidence Deyfus Case Relating
Germanys Information

that he had sent many petit Deleus" &c
Esterhazy and this was. probably, one Of
them. At this statement the court al.
most jumped off their chairs and great
sensation was created. The witness
shouted This IS Germany's reply. Ger
many admits Esterhazy is the traitor.
This will clear Dreyfus. Germany has
now given her word. She will send doc
uments to Dreylus' assistance.
General Billot took the stand 70 ex.
plain Es.erhazy's acts, He stated he
was a rascal and swindler. If he were
a traitor. he was an accomplice OF Drey-
us. The army had here shown its hand,
to admit Esterhazy's connection with the
affair, but As an accomplice OF Dreyfus.
Labor exclaimed: "You are now max
ng out that Esterhazy was an accom-
piice Of Dreytus," Biliot protested.
There was great clamoT. After order
was restored Bilo, said he did not IN
dertake to say there were only Two &C
completes or not. Here Labor and Bill.
lot got into heated argument and Labor
vas deprived Of the floor. He shouted
he would maint;in mis- rights but fell
back from exhaustion. The latest turn
has greatly encouraged the Dreyfusards,
though il is now evident the result OF the
trial must shake the very foundation of
the French government.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
TAKES AFTER HIS FATHER.
Or. d. W. Kings Son Heat the state Rifle
Record,

DIR. d. w. k,pE's Son Beat the state Rifle
Record
The following clipped from the sport.
ing column of yesterdays Denver Times
refers to the son of DR.. d. w. King OF
ttls city:
State records tumbled at the Colorado
Rifle association tournament which be.
gan yesterday at the Denver Rife club
range. and worlds records we're in dan.
ger. The most excellent work was done
by d. w. King. IT,. of this city, in the
team shoot, by scoring o6 out Of possible
100. in ten shots. of hand, at 200 yards.
This beats the state record and is but one
point shy Of the American record held
BY DR.. Taylor of Pittsburg and P. Berg
erson OF Cheyenne. In this same shoot
the Denver team beat the state and
home records and incidentally won the
state championship"
His proud father says the bow came
honestly by his ability to shoot. 1t lis a
case of heredity. as DR.. King, when 4
ten-year old New Hampshire boy. was
considered prodigy and used to be. to
use his own expression. carried all over
the state" to compete with grown up
men. and he beat them every time.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
GERMANY TO THE RESCUE.

The kaiser's Governmsnt viii Furnish
Evidence to Acquit Dreyfus
Rennes. Sept. 6-An unusually large
crowd gathered at the court room this
morning, realizing that the trial has en-
tered on a new phase. Hitherto it has
been Dreyfus on trial. Now Labori's
course in demanding that foreign gov
ernments be called into court has placed
France on trial. Cernuschi. the Austrian
witness. was placed on the stand in secret
session and examined for Two hours. 1t
was a severe examination and his story
is either prepos,erous or serious to Drey-
fus. Labor again demanded that for
eign officers be summoned TO dispute
Cernuschi and. after refusal by the court.
over protest by his associate. M. De
mango, who feared its effect on the
army sent kilograms. himself. to Emperor
William and. King Humbert. rogue sting
that they send to deny Cernuschl's
statements.
When NJ. Pellionge took the stand. NJ
Labor questioned him concerning a
piece OF the dossier in which Won Nun.
ster. the German minister. declared
S~arrkoppen wrote to Esterhazy. Wit
ness said Count Won Munster had told
NJ. Delcasse. the trench foreign minister.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
M'kENZIE'S NEW MILL
Tho Promoter L, Consultation with Ma
chisery Men.

Tho Promoter In Consultation with Ms
chiaery Men.
Representatives of large eastern man.
ufacturers OF flour milling machinery ar
rived today and were met at the depot
by N. d. Mckenzie. In speaking to a
Camera representative. Mr.. Mckenzie
later said: 81 have notified all makers OF
mill machinery of our intention to pu,
up mill that will contain all that is
necessary of the very latest and most
improved machinery. We propose to
have mill that can't be excelled any.
where and are gong to take our time
about 1t. We believe. that with the saw
ing OF fuel due to our fine water power,
we can compete with mills anywhere in
the west"
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
ArralGAed.

William James and Andrew Cunning.
ham, assailants of o. T. Jackson, the
we'll known caterer. were arraigned be-
fore Judge Ingram this morning. and
their examination set for 10 a. m. Satur.
day. Under Sheriff Meeker stated tina,
telephone advices from Denver led him
to believe the other assailant. Seawrieht
would be landed in durance vile before
that time. Mr.. Jackson is rapidly re.
covering from the effects of the assault
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
Tn. Flower Of the Flock.

Prof. Lohman had the pick Of the
musicians Of Denver in selecting mater.
ial for his superb orchestra which is to
appear at the ChautauQua auditorium.
Friday night Of this week. The enter.
ta'nment will begin at 8 p. M. and will
last two hours. Several OF the finest
instrumental and vocal soloists will be
present and highly enjoyable evening
is promised. It is a rare opportunity
The price OF admission will be the SAME
as the popular Chautauqua rate.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
BAPTIZED IN BEER.

Queer Ceremony Invented by Anarchist
Goldman.
Spring Valley. ILL.,, Sept. 6-Every an.
archist child In this town is TO be bap-
tied in beer in city hall square tonight.
II the program Of Anna Goldman. the
anarchist leader, is to be carried out.
She has announced it and citizens are
looking forward to the orgy with intere st
and no little apprehension.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
REAR END COLLISION.

five Men Killed by Open switch on krie
Road.
Cambridge Springs, Va, Sept. s-An
open switch caused vestibuled limited
Erie train to make rear end collision
with freight train near here this morn
ing. Several cars we're telescoped and
Eve men killed. one fatally injured.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06

There are attractions galore to tempt
one to take the Chutes Park excursion
to Denver Sunday. Sept 10th. The Colo
RADIO Road will make very low rate and
the tickets will include admission to
everything at Chutes Park. A special
program Of especial merit will be offer
ed. including a magnificent rendition OIL
the opera "Pirates Of Pen1ance" and q
wonderful display Of FIRE works in the
evening. These Of course, are in addi-
ton to the regular attractions. Those
who wish may remain in Denver Sunday
evening. returning on the Mond ay morn
ing train. I'd
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
SHAMROCK STOCK is UP.

New York sporssmea Think Briii.h boat
Has = Chance.
New York. Sept. 6-Since the Sham
rocks trial spin At Sandy Hook yester.
day, the betting. which had been to ]
in favor Of the Columbia, the American
cup defender. changed TO 5 to 4 and
there i. good deal Of even betting to.
dsv
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06

Baltimore, Sept. o-The Republican
state convention met at noon today and
renominated by acclamalion Governor
Lo~ndes and Comptroller Goldsborough.
The platform endorses McKinley's and
Lowndes' administrations and favors tax
ing school affairs out OF politics.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
It's Hot Everywher~.

Chicago. Sept 6-The heat wave still
continues throughout the middle west
with greater intensity than yesterday
However. but few prostrations by heat
were reported up till noon.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
MILES ANO THE REST.
Miles. Merritt and brooke to he sent &, the
Philippines.

Washing on, Sept d-rhe decision OF
a msntous question by the president
is now pending. Shall the American
army's ,Aree major generals. Miles. Mer
ritt and Brooke. be sen, to the Philip
pines so that the insurrecton may be
crushed in blaze Of glory. All tn.
chiefs have expressed \ willingness to
60 and the proposition is being seriously.
and i. is thought. favorably considered
by the president. OF course. the pres
ence OF Miles would relieve OILS OF com
mani.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06

The we'll known cattleman, William
Hodgson. has returned to his home near
Louisville after three months travelling
through Wyoming and Southwestern
Colorado in quest Of grazing lands. He
comes home in the belief that Routt
county is the great empire for stock
men.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06
MANAGER PAlO MEN.

Compsny's CHECK no Good nut Men Lost
Nothing.
The Nancy Gold Mining and Milling
company at Wall Street has laid of its
men excepting contractors. The man
ager, Mr.. Brctherton. finding the com
pany out o! funds and unable to meet
one check drawn by the treasurer. c. w.
Caryl. proceeded to the mines and p aid
the men of personally to prevent trouble
and loss to the men.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06

Al w. c. Dyer's Real Estate agency,
your property to sell. If you really
want to sell your house and lot. or if you
want to sell 4 vacant lot list it with Dyer's
agency. have several customers for
houses and lots close in; also II you have
4 grocery business think can place Il
tor you At the right price.
WARREN c. DYER.
Camera Block.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06

Teacher OF palmistry and occul,
IoI7 Pearl street.
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-09-06

COLORADO spPiag
10 best served by "The Colorado Road.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-05-19
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-05-19
FAREWELL TO DEWEY.

The Admiral Dined by the President of
the Philippine Commission.
MANILA, May 15.-Professor Schur-
man, president of the United States
Philippine commission, gave farewell
luncheon to Admiral Dewey at which
Professor Dean G. Worcester and
Charles DENLY of the commission, with
General Macarthur, Miss Lawton and
others were present. The health of the
admiral was drunk with the utmost
cord1ality.
The uniform quiet now prevailing in
Manila has led the authorities to relax
the rule under which the city's streets
were cleared from to $50 p. M, and
Sunday evening there was the largest
and most brilliant assembly of pedes-
TRANS and people in carriages to listen
to band concert on the Luenta that
has been known here since the Spanish
left
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-05-19
is READY TO CONFER
Philippine COMMISSION FAVORABLE
TOA MEETING

With Insureent Delesates-Believe the
Request Result of the Recent Session
: Of the Filipino Congress Two More
Cities Taken-small Force of Ameri-
cans Captures Ildefonso After Little
Resistance-At San Miguel Lawton'a
, Band of Scouts Compels the Enemy to
Retreat.
MANILA, May 15.-Ths civilian mem
bers of the United States Philippine
commission are favorable to the meet
ing with a Filipino commission which
was suggested on behalf of Aguinaldo
by Lieutenant Reyes of the staff of
General Gregerio del Pillar, who came
to General Lawton under a flag of
truce, bearing the proposal. 1t is
thought by the American commission
ers that the idea may have resulted
from recent meeting of the so-called
Filipino congress at San Isidor. Def
mite information on this point, however,
cannot be obtained, though the local
Filipino committee, which is in close
communication with the leaders of the
rebellion, is doing it's utmost to secure
noaca