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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
ROMAN RUINS IN ENGLAND.
Excavations Have Brought to Light 8
Ruined City.

Excavations Have Brought to Light q
Ruined City.
Through systematic excavation ex-
tending over many years the 100 acres.
Enclosed within the walls of the an
cient Romano-British city Of Silchester
have yielded a large crop Of objects Of
great antiquarian value, which form
quite an imposing collection in the
Reading museum. The division of the
areas for exploration each year takes
the lines Of the ancient streets, as indi-f
Gated by the difference in the color
OF the crops which are cultivated on
the spot, and already little over half
the site has been dug out, relieved of
its treasures and restored to cultiva-
ton after the foundations of the an
cient buildings have been carefully
planned and photographed. The re-
suits of last years explorations are
now on exhibition for a few days in
the apartments Of the Society of Anti
quarlans at Burlington house. The
evidence they afford confirms the view
already accepted that the site was oc-
cupied by civil population and not
by military. In addition to minor
buildings large, well-planned house
or early date, several fine hypocausts
and workshop have been unearthed,
as we'll as number of wells and pits,
one of the latter having a double row
OF wooden stakes driven into the bot
tom, probably for the impaling of wild
animals. The remains of an earlier
mouse were found beneath the large
one, with a rare mosaic pavement suf-
hclently intact to permit of huge slabs
being placed together and placed on
exhibition. It was contrary to ancient
government that human bones should
be Inferred within the walls of city,
but evidently the modern evader of by
laws and regulations had his prototype
In remote days, since in secret out
ot-the-way corner, some feet below the
surface, has been found a jar full of
calclned human bones. For the $4,000
already spent upon them the excava-
lions have given ample results and it
is hoped that the $15,550 still required
by the exploration fund will be forth
coming in order that the work may
be satisfactorily completed-London
Telegraph.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Isarristers Dispensing With Their Wigs

T. Another instance of English barris-
tiers dispensing with their wigs in hot
weather is reported, and this time it
was members of the parliamentary bar
who took advantage CT considerable
hint. There were nine of them before
the parliamentary committee on Irish
railway amalgamation the other day,
when Sir R. Penrose Fitzgerald, the
chairman, remarked: IF any learned
gentleman would like to take off his
wig he is at liberty to do So" The day
was broiling hot and instantly the nine
wigs were resting on the table, and as
other barristers entered the room other
wigs went to swell the number in tenn
porary disuse. s>4....>
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
A New Industry for Hawkesvile.

The editor of the Hawkesville, KY,
Plaindealer records the Inauguration
of a new industry in his baliwick. He
says that soft shell turtles which here
tofore have been considered nuisances
and altogether unpalatable in that neck
of woods, are now caught by the thou
sands by the local fishermen and ship
ped to Louisville where they bring four
and one-half cents a pound. eff the de-
mand keeps up this will be thriving
industry, as they increase faster than
feas, and a young turtle becomes
grandmother at the ripe old age Of six
months
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

spirit; now my heart was charged with
sadness at the thought of leaving my
darling girl.
cannot tell you how I loved her-1
cannot tell you what she was to me.
She was more than my life-she was
my soul. In all the world there was
but one star for me-Mabel. Through
the light of her love the fair earth be-
came fairer, and the gloomiest day was
filled with sunshine.
1t happened at this time that Mabeps
mother was summoned suddenly from
her home. An only sister, who had
lived hundred miles away, was dy-
ing, and called her to her bedside. The
summons was so sudden that did not
see her before she left. Going in the
morning to Mabel's house, I found her
alone, and she told me how her mother
had been compelled to go almost at a
moments notice.
did she leave a message for me?" !
asked.
NO." replied Mabel. "She was so
hurried and agitated-
She scarcely knew how to finish the
sentence, so I placed my fingers on her
lips to save her from awkwardness.
She felt more deeply than I any lack
of affection in her mother toward me.
II suppose she wanted you to go with
her, Mabel"
Eyes; but said I could not leave
you, especially as it was uncertain
when we should return"
I knew instinctively that there must
have hen scene between the mother
| and daughter, but was not the man to
| question Mabel concerning it. I would
not inflict that pain upon my girl. =.
Now, how it came into my mind, OF
what put it there, it is beyond me to
say; but as Christmas drew near,
got it fixed in me that Mabel and
ought to get married before I went to
sea again. The more I thought of it,
the more fixed became the idea and the
stronger my wish. i was fearful OF
preaching the subject to Mabel, not
knowing how she would receive it in
the absence of her mother; but an in.
cident which occurred three days after
her mothers departure gave me the
opportunity and the courage. Is 4
| had gone to the docks to see after
my ship, expecting to be away unit
night, when I was to meet Mabel al
our little cottage of shells. I returned
however, three or four hours sooner
than anticipated, and I went at once
| 4~ I'll, =, 4 4.
in one the music Of which vel
knew; the other I scarcely recognized
! opened the door, and, entering, saw
Mr.. bruce. He was standing before
Mabel, and had just finished a passion.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
:,
Sold Again.

From the Chicago. News: New Ar
rival our booklet stated that full
band Of redskins was your chief at
traction this summer. Where can 7
see them? Hotel Keeper-If you wish
to see the red skins watch the bathers
in the sun. 4
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

Tor as appeared he laid his hand In
no light way upon her, and she was
striving to Wrest herself from his grasp.
To see was to act; my blood was boil
ing furfously. seized him by the neck
and the next moment we were outside
the house, whittier I had dragged him,
without any effort on my part, and
without resistance on his. He was
really as a feather in my hands. Be-
Ing outside, with my hand still grasp
ing him firmly, twisted his face by
force to mine, and looked into his eyes.
"You miserable coward!' said.
THAT is the way you treat defense
less women, is it?"
And with my open hand I struck him
on his smooth face; then flung him
away.
He said nothing-not a word. But
the glance he gave me was like the sud-
den darling forth of a serpent's fang
without the active poison.
Put up your hands," I cried; I'm
going to thrash you, or you me!'
He put up his hands, and aimed a
ANNoAS OAo" e1L AAC. L LII ulu O14CS1, duu
he fell to the ground, with the color
OF blood now on his frightened face.
had not struck lightly.
He wiped the blood away as he rose.
l scorned to strike again. Then he
spoke.
amos Beecroft," he said, "you shall
live to learn that this is the worst day s
work you have ever DONE"
Worst or BEST" replied, "you have
received lesson I advise you never
to forget. Indeed, think you are not
likely to, for am in hopes I have
marked you for life"
His lip was cut, and the scar, I
judged, would not be soon effaced.
by what right" he asked. slowly.
do you step between me and Mabel 2"
by the best of all rights. That
young lady is to be my wife,"
"You are liar" he cried, furiously.
Mabel was standing at the door,
trembling in every limb, and I went to
her side and passed my arm around
her waist.
He stood before us in silence for full
ten seconds; then, with wicked look.
skunk away.
I'LL not risk your being insulted
again by that scoundrel,' I said to
Mabel. while your mother is absent
you must sleep at our house. It will
be safer for YOU" r.
But her woman'sv sense saw in this
proposal what had not occurred to me.
Il can't do that, Amos, until -un-
TIL
Until what, my darling?"
Bright bushes drove the lilies from
her cheek. Then I guessed what was
in her mind.
Come with me-" I said. IT have
something to say to you before nv
mother"
She locked the door and came with
me.
Mother" said, lit isn't safe for
Mabel to sleep in her own place alone:
she has come to stop with me-"
My mother nodded.
Il shall sleep there instead of her."
I continued, "and Mabel will take my
room here for day or two"
"And then, Amos?" said my mother.
guessing that I had something more to
say.
"And then, mother" rejoined, MA
bel and I will get married. There is
no occasion for any one to know but
ourselves. On the day before Christ
mas we will go to the registrars, and
this Christmas shall be the happiest
We three have ever SPENT
1 saw in Mabel's joyful, blushils
face assent to my daring. 1t took nv
mothers breath away for moment
however.
ITO BE coSTINUED.)
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Rattlers His Prey.

Near susquehanna, Pa, lives a man
who makes a good living capturing
rattlesnakes. Last year he-his name
is William Chandler caught two hun.
dred rattlesnakes. They were taken
alive and are kept in a big cage with
a closely woven wire net cover. Chan
dler expects to market them probably.
Their poison and the oil tried from
their fat command good price.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Professional Sarcasm,

Chicago News: Young Doctor Con-
graduate me, old man. I'm just pre-
pairing to visit my first patient. Young
lawyer Good! I'll go with you. Per-
hops he hasn't made his will.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
CHAPTER VI.

T wanted not a
week to Christmas,
and in an0therweek
from that time I
should be bidding
my Mabel farewell.
1t was my lot now
to experience the
pain that gives joy.
Hitherto I had left
for my duties with
- 1s1A
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

A vocal solo by lady eighty mine
years Of age was a1feature 81 recent
social at Chester. n. az
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

Earning Of British Shipowners
1t has been computed that $3.50, 00O.-=
900 per annum is, paid to British ship
owners for ocean carriage between
ocean ports.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

a light and Willins
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
(From the New York Press.)

(From the New York Press)
 The worst sin is being caught.
 An optimist is a married man who would do it over again.
 When a woman goes fishing she'd rather catch three tadpoles than one tICut.
 The more people study marriage the less stock they are likely to take in future punishment.
 Broad-toed shoes and loose lacihg don't mean that there's not lots of baby ribbon where you can't see it.
 No man living can get along with woman unless he deserves to get scold- ings, and he can't get along with her if he takes them.
 When a man locks for signs that d woman is in love with him, it's sign that she isn't.
 The funniest thing is that q woman never feels undressed as long as she has on her stockings
 4 woman is glad she had a hard day tNthen the right person puts her head Cn his shoulder and calls her brave little girl.'
 If man won't take his wife's favor ite remedy she wouldn't be surprised to have him lose money, or get in railroad wreck, or anything.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07
PLAIN SPEECH FROM MILES.

Never before in the history of our wars has the army been refused fresh beef delivered on foot. Under Sher- man, Grant, and Sheridan cattle were delivered at the front and were driven along with the army, to be slaughtered from day to day, at the points where fresh beef was needed for food. The embalmed beef for our army in this Spanish war, and said to be an ex- pertinent, was never heard of before in any war or any country.
 The ordinary beef sold for home con- sumption is not always so treated, ex- cept when the packing house finds a large supply on hand that can be kept
 But the beef sent to our soldiers was loaded and saturated with chemi- cals-various acids which made them sick, filled the mems systems with poi son, uniting them for fighting or campaign work. Those who were in camp relieved of the hardships and eX- pCsures of marching under the tropical sun suffered even more than the men in the field
 Half million pounds of this beef came in on ship to Porto Rico. The soldiers were fifty miles away in the mountains. The beef was so bad that i+ would have caused a pestilence had it been taken ashore from the ship Sc it had to be thrown overheard. What else could be done with it? Moth ing alive could eat it-Interview With General Miles
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07
DELAY, NOT RETREAT.

We cannot wonder that the presl- dent has attempted to postpone the [Philippine] settlement until the le- gal question can be examined and the position in the islands investigated. The commission appointed is a strong one, and it's services in the islands are likely to be prolonged But at the same time we trust the senate will not shrink from it's responsibilities We do not ourselves feel much sympathy with the Filipinos, who have shown no signs as yet of capacity for self government. But were the treaty not ratified they would be cast loose, to be absorbed-after a period of civil war by some continental power, under whom their liberties would be infinite ly less than under American rule. Mr. Bryan may treat their land as the vine yard of a modern Naboth, and Senator Bacon declare that it is not the mission of America to withhold causes of quar-
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07
ENGLAND AND THE CANAL.

The London Daily News intimateS that, in all probability, England will abrogate the CIayton-BuEwer treaty if the United States desires to build the Nicaragua canal. We have no doubt that this reflects English sentiment
 Fifty years ago, when the treaty was signed, conditions were materially diff ferent and the rel2ti tions between the two countries rested upon feelings very different from those now prevailing Then the relations were amicable, but there was no love between the two great Anglo-SaX0n nations. Each feared to give the other any advantage no matter how small, and each feared that a conflict would come sooner or later. Now, however, both are well aware of the fact that an Anglo-Saxon alliance in sentiment is an accom- plished fact and of wonderful power as a peace factor, as other nations have no desire to meet the team in a trial of strength.
 Under these circumstances, what benefits one benefits the other, and England will, without doubt be per fectly willing to allow the United States to build, own, control. and op- crate the canal if it passes through Nicaragua. This, of course, she could not do with the treaty.in force, which provides that neither England nor America should exercise control over it when built. It would appear that if nothing stands in the way but the ab- legation of the treaty, the canal is all but an accomplished fact.-Cincinnati Commercial -CyaZPffe
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07
QUAKERs WITH THE PRESIDENT.

Haverford college in Pennsylvania was founded and is maintained by the Society of Friends It is popularly known as Quaker college. Professor Thomas, a member of it's faculty, was in Washington last week. The core spondent of the Chicago Record asked him about the feeling among the Qua kers on the expansion question.
 The professors answer to this ques- tion is interesting, and perhaps a lit tie surprising. He said:
 I can speak only of the orthodox Friends. I should say that they are very largely in favor of the presidents policy. They will sustain him in any measures he may adopt to provide q stable and enlightened government in the captured colonies. Among the Friends in Pennsylvania there are a few who shrink from the responsibil- ity of colonial policy and object to 1t because it will make necessary the in crease Of the army, but the Friends in tho west and throughout the country generally feel very much as the presi- dent dCes-that, without any intention or desire on our part, Providence has placed upon us the responsibility of ciVilizing and educating the people of the Philippine islands. They regard it as a national duty which may bring perpleXities, embarraSsments and eX- pense, but which cannot be evaded If they were to take a vote on the general proposition I should say that they would not favor a permanent occupa- tion of the Philippine archipelago by our government, but they feel that we must stay there and look after those people until they are competent to take charge of themselves.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07
DISREGARD FC
 RULES.

The democratic legislature has es-
 abolished a precedent which is apt to plague it before the
 session ends. The council on
 Saturday, through the ruling of tenn porary chairman, decided that a ma jority vote could accomplish what the
 rules of this and all other parliament any bodies declare can rightfully be ac- complished only by a two-thirds vote The matter under discussion was the
 concurrent resolution which originated
 in the house, providing for
 sending telegram of con
 graduation to Senator elect Clark
 of Montana. The ardent free silver
 men of the council desired to include
 Senator Stewart of Nevada and in the
 face of the council rules MT. Hunt of
 Gila county, who was temporarily in
 the chair, damaged his reputation for fairness by tanning it through. The resolution went lack to the house and yesterday a substitute was offered there by MT. Adams of Yavapai calling for fulsome telegrams to Clarke and Stewart in which the belief was ex-  pressed that their election would "be of great assistance in correcting the crime of '73 and returning to circula- tion gold and silver at ratio of 16 to l." In the house the adoption of the resolution finally hinged upon the question whether a two-thirds vote was indispensable, and the speaker stood in'' with the democratic majority thus permitting the rules to go to smash. It is bad enough to see the rules treated | in this way, but worse to think that if the resolution pass and it undoubt-s edly will, Arizona will come in for fresh ridicule in Washington where Stewart has for many years made him self the laughing stock by his efforts | to undo the crime of '73, and where, | for the next six years at least neither | Clarke nor Stewart nor any other free | silverite will have a ghost of a chance to do anything in the line of '16 to r by reason of the sound money major ity in the senate. The one luminous fact in connection with this resolution is that the man who wrote it and the men who voted for it haven't the faint est conception of the trend of public sentiment.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07

rel from the nations Of Europe. Both
 arguments are beside the issue. The imperialism now before America may, if she chooses, be that higher imper- ialism" which aims at ruling back ward peoples for their own good. It is possible that the FilipinOs may eventually De found capable of some kind of autonomy under American tutelage, though the tutelage must at first be considerable. But to cast them loose would be a deliberate repudia- tion of the responsibility for their future which America has taken upon herself The war Twas begun with a humanitarian aim. In the laudable ef- fort to end it speedily, the Philippines were attacked. Now America is left with the archipelago on her hands, and cannot cast it loose. To gain time for consideration is an eminentIy statesmanlike step. But to refuse to ratify the treaty, to relapse into state of war with Spain, and to throw the islands to any cOnquercr that will care to snatch at them is neither states manlike, nor humanitarian, nor demo- cratic The Speaker.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07
MIR. D1NGLEY NOT A JOKER.

John Allen of Mississippi, the hu- morist of the house, declares that the late MT. Dingley was devoid of humor One day, while on his way to the capi- tol, Mir. Allen stopped in front of a well known book store and proceeded to take mental inventory of the con- tents of the window MT. Dingley came along, and, noticing Mr Allen, stopped to speak to him.
 "Oh, Mr. Dingley," said MT. Allen, T am glad to see you. Do you knofy 1 was just thinking about you? We were informed that after the passage of your tariff bill there would be inn ntense prosperity, and that prices would go up. Instead I notice in this store that there has been cut of so per cent. That does not look very much like prosperity, does it., MT. Dingley?"
 ''There must be some mistake, MT Allen" said MT. Dingley. "A reduc- tion of 80 per cent? Why, that is im- possiblel"
 Fact, I assure you" said MT. Allen, trying hard to look as serious as MT Dingley. Just lock at that picture of MT. Cleveland. I used to have to pay 50 cents apiece for them and now they are marked down to 10 cents"
 But, MT. Allen, that is because he has retired, you know. My tariff bill had really nothing to do with it. can assure you,' was MT. Dingley's re- sronse.-Chicago Record.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07

The senate by a majority of three has ratified the treaty of Paris and to all intents and purposes it is now effective. It is a pity that ratification should have been so long deferred Had the treaty been acted upcn within a short time after it's presentation to the senate the situation in the Philip pines undoubtedly would be much more reassuring. The insurgents have been afforded time to procure arms and to perfect their organization and on the eve of ratification they struck a blow which can result in nothing less than their subjugation It was the policy of the administration to demonstrate that the cession of the archipelago to the United States would be helpful to all the inhabitants. The attack of the Filipinos upon the Amec- ican troops unquestionably saved the treaty. Now the government will te obliged to apply the iron hand, and the harder the better for all concerned if we understand the situation correctly. If General Otis can manage to get hold of Aguinaldo you will see the insur- gent movement go to pieces in short order.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-07
GLOBE SIGHTS.
(From the Atchison Globe.

(From the AtchlSOn GIobe.)
 A sick old person is harder to man. age than a sick child
 Every woman overestimates the value of Q reputation for being a Love- ly Character.
 Men and women are like fire and powder, unless they are kept in differ ent places.
 DO not expect so much that you will be disappointed, even when you have a good thing.
 When we tell man good story we have noticed that it reminds him of a mighty poor one.
 The grip was Q bad thing in more ways than one: it started lot of peo- pie drinking whiskey.
 Atchison people are very proud of Captain Barrows; he is the only Atchi- son man who ever had the gout
 A piece of bad manners that a girl fOrgives more readily than any other is the theft Of one of her photographs
 A few months after a girl has mar riedl and moved away her mother gets a letter with the word Private" in one corner.
 The most worthless young man fin ally becomes q father and tells his son how hard he worked when he was young.
 Fortunately the people are natural ly fair; let big dog jump a little one on the streets and every man in sight will try to get kick at the big dog.