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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17

Now that Mark Hanna has arranged
for Vice President Hobart's renomina-
ton will Hon. John M Thurston please
subside and drop into poetry?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17

A Chicago exchange says that Dave
Henderson will push currency reform.
But the Republicans have already push
ed it out of sight.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17

What with Jeffries' father being min
lister and John L. Sullivan's prayers, it
is a question if Fitzsimmons could not
claim that fight on a foul
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17

Prof. Atwater declares that man can
live on alcohol and sugar. From this
we take it that lemon peel, mint and
Angostura bitters are mere luxuries.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17

The emperor of China is obliged to fast
sixty-four days in each year for the
sake of religion. However, this is not
a continuous performance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17

Is there any other relation between
Representative Tawney's meeting with
the lumber barons of the Mississippi val
ley and the report that he will have a
strong competitor for the nomination in
County Attorney Anderson, of Winona,
than his zeal for their welfare? Did
Tawney say to the barons: Turn about
is fair play; I helped you to 81 a thou
sand, now help me?"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17
IN STORMS PATH.

Surgeon Reports ON Effects of Tor
nadO North OF New Richmond.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis. June ia mes
sage today from Surgeon c. F. King,
who was sent by Gov. Scofield to examine
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17
Ind, south; weather, clear.
RIVER AT s A. NJ.


TNlSe. -FaU.
The river will rise slowly in the vicinity
of st. Paul from now to Saturday night
Yesterdays TEMPERATURES
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-17
LUMBER. SUGAR AND TRUsTs

washington time q p. m. St. Paul..
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27
ENGLISH As 4 WORLD LANGUAGE.
4 Remarkable Suggestion Coming
From q German Professor

A German professor has proposed Eng
ish as world language--an9 10 the Rer-
lin Academy 81 Science. He comrnends the
choice on grounds both Of principle and ex-
pcdiency For good or ili. English Is be-
coming world language. and .n this posi-
;ion 8, VIII al the same time be the right
thing in the RICH, place It's genderiess and
uninaected condition. which has sometimes
been considered rs shame Is nov dI4cov-
cred TO be its glory II - heaithiiy n9uflsh-
ed on simple roo.s, and II is Jus, the thing
for n governing people with this encour-
aRcment. our speech reformers may ahol-
ish the las; remnant O. English grammar
ard make tha schoeitoy I've happily ever
after Richard Grant white used pleas
artly 90 argue that English was essential
iy a grammarsess tongue. and that the
sooner English writers got tbs xe1 into
their heads. the better Its trDc iaw II
good usage. and II has never been much
more than a system ~ preeei snfs. some
OF them sx;rs mely arbitrary All attempts
10 FIX it, forever lD certain forms have
Invariably failed In cur day II Is RAPIDLY
unloading Itself of every restraint on free
dom Of movement. TIE ssihjgzct.ye mood
has gone. 50 have most Of the silent MS
The very asglratss thsrns~siyes may follow
II society happens 70 grew tired OF the la
Dor they Involve tn some spell Of unusually
hot weather The professor has a pror
opinion 81 v0iapuk. and {, Re Doomed by
the very law OF sfs being No language
was ever created in cold blood
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27

on a BASk EFT PICNIC.
Wearers Of the w. c. r. 4. Ribbon
"a Have an Outing Wednesday.

The members OF the Seattle Federation
or Womans Christian Temperance Unions
and Central Union have arranged for a
basket picnic next "Wednesday. August 20,
at the Crittendon Rescue Home. The la
dies VIII leave at 10 o'clock on tie Seattle,
Rainier Beach Renton car l.ne. Washing
ton street. Each one attending viii carry.
besides luncheon. a tabiecioth, cup, plate,
knife. fork and spoon
There will be no meeting OF the Central
Union on Tuesday. Any pressing business
will be attended 10 Wednesday at the
home, II rs expected that the county So
perintendents will hold a conference In the
afternoon. All white ribboners have been
invited TO participate In this outing Ar
rangements VIII be made for reduced fare.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27

"whAt'il he have to dor'-this with sas-
er interest.
Oh. nothing much, except TO shave the
taiIs of the 80 usssies aboard OF her."
The occupant Of an adjoining chair
raised his head and "rubbered'' at i.,s
netGhbor. After the Joker had gone the
man who had heard the conversation
ASKED who he waA That's Afford, chief
clerk OF the cuartermaster's Once" said
the barber
Tie next day letter WAS received at the
Once from 9 Tacoma barber on Pacinc
avenue. II understand you want . man
TO Ill the position OF barber on the Port
Aioerf," wrote the Tacoma man, who, u
developed. was none other than the man
VINO had listened to Affords joke. III
would like the position, and a. an evidence
OF my fitness 70 perform the work required
by you will say that have been shaving
the leading c.tizens Of Tacoma for tie
past two years
* * II
a LARGE road tent located just above
a the beach on the west side II the
summer home OF Seattle family who
employ the time In bathing and other sea-
side recreations. As guest Of the fam
ny - young woman who. although fond
OF pets. LIS most decidedly fearful OF
snakes Among the visitors to the camp
few days ago was the fiance Of the fair
guest OF the family. who being aware OF
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27
GLOWING REPORT OF CAPE NOME.
A Returned MlneP Predicts = Great
Rush There Next Spring.

D. A. Rutledge, e. W. Foster and w.
II. Hogen. three stalwart miners from the
liable holdings. are in this city. bringing
out with them. besides their share OF dust
and nuggets. glowing reports OF the wealth
and condition Of the country.
General good health prevails" said Mr..
Rutiedge. although as rule the miners
have but poor accommodations. many
working and sleeping In wet clothing.
have worked right along, rocking ruby
sleeping in my wet clothes, allowing them
to dry on me. and have never had 50
much as a moments sickness.
When we left Anvil City there were
tire population OF 1000 people. Wages are
$40 day for carpenters, not necessarily
skilled labor. but to anyone who can hit
a nail three times out Of i've and saw
board. while common sluice shoyclers
command that figure.
"Anvil City is located practically on the
beach and consists mostly OF tents and
rough :hscks. the former predominating.
per pound TO pack IL in from the landings,
the nearest point OF which Is six niles
from Anvil. There are Ave dance halls.
about 50 by rs feet floor space. in town.
from eight to twelve women connected
with each establishment. The women are
all from Dawson and more are coming
IAN the good territory on the creeks ID
staked out. though hut few are being
worked, the ma jori,y Of the owners having
place and securing their claims 1t Is OF
course. impossible 10 forecas. with any
accuracy how these undeveIoped claims
will compare with those already worked.
They could fall far below many OF the
Anvil claims and still be enormously rich.
"All the creeks are bedded with quartz
free milling ore-that with capital will be
a valua BILE feature.
The beach digging. free to anyone and
everyone. Il the scene OF great activity As
no one has any claim on any part OF the
beach. except by precedence, they are loath
TO leave. for fear some one else will appro-
pirate their 'diggins. The men rock out
between y to $50 per day. the LAST named
figure being the highest reached. The pay
dirt. Is found at depth OF from two ID
twelve inches
The means employed 10 save the finer
gold include copper plates quicksilver and
blankets. Brussels carpet is the proper
thing for that. but there in none In camp.
There IL certain grim humor in the i'm
congru9us coupling OF the wilds OF the
Cape Nome country with Brussels carpet
II predict big rush there In the spring
One thousand people win probably winter
there. do not see how a person can m. IS
IL by going there next year"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27

The first requisite Of bride II large
capacity to be foolish and not care II
she is.
tenth angel He would be bad enough IL
the proportions were the other way round.
The girl who wants to get married and
can't may deserve pity from somebody:
but the girl who can get married and
won't deserves the admiration Of tho
world.
II women weren't 10 dead set on doing
the things men don't want them to do.
probably they'd be Just as contrary not
doing the things men want them to do.
Probably when the Lord made woman
Satan resolved to invent lot OF foolish
things for her to do: but after watching
her a while he decided to let her take
care OF that part OF 1t herself.-New York
Press
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BRITISH NBIA ROADS.
Canadian Pacific NJ Work ON n
Number ~ Extensions.

The Canadian Pacific ~ili commence the
work os constructing line between TIE
Grows Nest railway and the Canadian Pa
ctf}c steamers on the 0kanogan lake az
Penticfcn. by which means the main line
Is reached AT Slcamous Junction During
the present summer the Canadian Pacific
has been operating a short line from Mel
son 20 Robson and on through 10 Ross
land Work II now being commenced on a
connecting line frrm kooisEay Landing
ihe western terminus ~ the Crows Nest
Pass railway. 20 Nelson. THIS line 1, ~
expected. win nr ready for operation bs
late In tire fab. and ~fli furnish n throuxh
line from Te;hhTi:ge 20 Resistant From
Robson 10 Cascade City. n small STAGE sta
tiars at The southern extremity Of Lake
s~Artstfna. a Tine II ncw In course 81 con-
sruc,lcn and will probably Be finished
stscut the same time as the koo.snay Mel
Scr line
The next lire .a sass ianE ilnt 81 mount
Air railroad building xag b from Cascade
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Stormy Weather Stops All Prog
ress It City's Intake.
woakssm LEAVE m nuMssas
Over One Hundred Sent - the Camp
In TIVE weeks WE DID Net Ne
Dain-Means . Te0posaRy, Loss
=.
- the Coatractors-Layin9 ntg
PiDe Between Rentsa Ana City
Resefveir-Nere Material Arrives

lnhosptable weather conditions at the
intake at Cedar lake have driven out
small army OF workmen ana seriously de-
sayed the progress Of the work on the Cs-
-dar river water system at that point As
ststant City Engineer Cummings has re-
ported TO his chief. Mr.. Thomson, that I'M
less the weather quickly undergoes
change for the better the work viii be
brought almost TO standst1l.
According TO adv.ces received by Mr..
Thomson. Is men have been sent to the
contractors camp q. the intake and head
works during the past two weeks. At the
were employed al the works Most Of
those that were sent 10 the camp have re-
turned from day to day. until now there
are about twenty-five men At work.
Much As We have had reason to COM
plain Of the weather here" Mr.. Thomson
said yesterday. lit has been far worse at
the intake and head works at Cedar lake.
At that point the wind comes from the
mountains freezing cold when II rains. Re-
ports sent me from the camp Indicate that
IL rains one day and SHOWS the next Al
any rate. the workmen sent to the camp
from the city have found IL too tough alto
gether and have returned TO the city.
AT present progress at the head works
Is not as fast as We could desire on account
OF the weather. which We al hope will
undergo a change As the matter now
stands, we are losing time there. The men
at the camp are being paid 50 much per
day by the contractors-there is no sub
contracting there and. Of course. the de-
lay and bad weather Is costing the con-
tractor something.
Early this week the work Of laying the
force main between the lower reservoir
and the stand pipe on Queen Anne hi will
be begun by Smyth. Wakefield 4 David.
The pipe IL on the ground and has lately
been covered with new paint.
The British ship River Falloch has ar
rived from Hamburg with 10000 barrels Of
Portland cement for the reservoir con-
tractors.
half mile of the Big steel main which
will cover the pipe line from Renton to
the city has been laid. The riveting u
proceeding rapidly. As fast n two lengths
are riveted they arc laid In the big ditch.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27

". x-S-&-P.D.Q. erin go hrsugh. auod
erat Reconsideration. es IA Brute
About this time a hara-faced man
came In and led the youag man with
literary inciiuations away 1 subsequent
h learned he had been an inmate OF the
arranged through excessive study at
esaiexe.''
A n I'll woman al one Of the Seattle hos
"a pitfalls few days ago was seized
viii az overrowsrsng appetite Tor sone
nacaroons, aud after much aygguaenta~
6un with tho nurses finally prevailed
teua them 20 permit her IN have a few
messenger was accordingly called and
elpaiched for the most popular bakery
athe city 10 bring back bagfui 90 the
eeArieuS eomats The poor woman wait
~ cnr and anxioexiy, with her desire for
tAaaIats comgeettoas constantly whe,ted
"a hyfwl anticipation. until the messen-
kf returned
He eame back. Juggling an enormous
m fal ef something 1, Was a long.
ferfanggiss rNncern with suspicious white
essh sticking ga: Of the cerners. and
~hen thew were delivered the hey proudly
waited Ia receive his ttr and expected
praise far hiss diligence The box was
oecses ard exposed gross az long. slick,
ate greasy -loaking italiaa rnacaronls.
seeing the lock ef CONSERVATION on the
sass ~ THE patient. he trsushiincty re-
'xcd; "Seg te,d me ~ Get naacaronts.
didn't youe,'
Q q =
ONE coed sekes have been told assut
isenrsa's ertaIamvnt ~ the PACK
sfsin 81 sts mules attached "a the Thru
. ess4Fy, ~ which Bruuessc John SULLIVAN
master Sa; the following true sioey
esroua's them alss
\ lev DAYS ago CAtct CieFk Afford 90
ae aasrserrna stsr's Office. whe is a wag n
way. WAS eeanx shaved IN a Cherry
W. CARRIER sAop. The conversation
sexed ans Lnally Aiserd sad.
We re booking Tor n barber for the Port
Aat"
shaf for" asked the artist Of the
- SO % Mazila-
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wAGSERs band. Madison paxx ssssn
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City to Penticton. The survey for this
Fart Of the road was completed some
months ago. and work of building the line.
IL Is said will be commenced next spring.
From Cascade the survey follows the
course Of the Kettle rived to Grand Forks.
where II turns north. and. with a loop.
passing through Greenwood. reaches the
river again at Midway. IL then travels
In a zigzag westerly direction for about
loo miles. when 1t turns northwest TO PEN
Teton,
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wc0der what Il was, he aAjd. 2usingiy.


Inc tnqulspr rstssned 8 HI frsssd Z
Wc00er what h was,'s he sAjd. 0usingiy.
II X x
- mess hours the other evening. hang
evidently been lett OUTSIDE ana forgotten
-, "a 49, sIowing DARK and the streets were
The ham turned siowiy around With the
VINO, and caught the eyes Of two men who
tooxed ~ though they had seen better
1here was hasty consultation. hurried
sooks up and down and then one OF the
men maoe dytng leap. secured the prize
.se.d = sS sns s,:s ssSa ia nfiy feet
the corner md hAd seen the ac1t0n
In. Inc three .ped up the street Ike run
The policeman lot ground steadily, and
wnsn 70 the gathertng gloom he trigped
over berry crate and Tell down with. a
loud report. the two easily gave him the
They kept on, runnins. however. until all
danger was past. when they finally stop
pea. II WAs on the beach At the foot OF
s sse ,or s nas bun; and
the prise they had rislxed 90 much for;
They were both hungry and the thought OF
the juicy: tender meat made their mouths
water. When the IRE was going merrily
and some wire skewers secured. one OF
the men opened huge Jack knife and
sliced on one OF the hams canvas ends
Instead Of the golden delcacy they ex-
pected to see. a thick stream OF sand trek
led out.
A hoarse shrek OF rage rent the night
and then All was stili save an occasional
muff1ed oath.
Their find had been q sample ham.
stuffed with sand and used for advertising
purposes.
& * *
THE big transport St. Paul. with the
1 Third cavalry. u. 8. A., was ready to
depart for Manila. Some women with re-
Hgious tracts had come down TO the boat
and were exhort.ng the boys In blue 10 be
good and work for the glory OF the Lord.
IF you depart from the narrow path"
said one of the women TO determined
looking young fellow Of rakish cut. 'syou
will 60 to the bad place."
We'll. madam" was the reply. II have
not had time and do not expect to get
time TO investigate the bad place am
going to Manila to fight for Uncle Sam.
and IL l have to depart from the narrow
path to find Fflip.nos, TN have TO do il
and takes my chances with the hereafter"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27

IN China carrier pigeons ara protected
from birds Of prey hy apparatus consist
Tag CT bamboo tubes fastened 20 Tire bird .
bodies. As the pigeon riss the action Of
the air passing through the tubes pro-
fncee a shrili wh@;.ing sound, which keeps
the birds of prey at . Distance.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-07-05
Lebanon Items.

As usual, Rev. j. f. Singleton filled
his regular appointment last Sabbath
morning. He certainly told us some
plain truths, some that hit each and
every one of us. So let lis all earnestly
try to ITO better i'll the future, especially
i'll going to Saturday preaching. First
Saturday in August our protracted
meeting will begin.
picked crowd of girls and boys
went OH a pic mic excursion last Satur-
day afternoon. TO say we had gay
time IS useless. tor il ever any of the
crowd enjoyed anything better they
won't own it, The boys furnished the
wagon and team, and after going
around to gather up their girls. rolled
out for ''oliey's Springs. After :. rough
but much enjoyed ride, we reached the
place about d o'clock and stayed till
{. i'll the evening, when delicious sup
per WAS served and we started for
home. We yelled two favorable pic
mic yclls, sang and had good time in
general until we got home about IL
o'clock that night. We want to return
our thanks to the nice and gentle boys
who made up the crowd, and say we
would like to go on another one soon
or "straw ride"
AS there was mistake made in the
would have Children's night. it was
feared it would keep a lot of people
from coming, but | can't see where SO
many people came from. and think
that Lebanon need never fear Il crowd
on any occasion whatever any more.
We must say we enjoyed Mr.. V. l. Mas
tcr's address, for it was so appropriate.
Lebanon certainly appreciates the com
plimcnt passed on her through the
Hnptisi f0Hricr.
reception WAS given at the resi-
.lcncc Of DR.. j. G.. Ducworth last Sat
ilrday evening i'll honor of Miss Jessie
COvcntOn. Il much accomplished and
refined young lady of Florida. The
beautiful and tastcfully furnished par
ioi WAS Il scene OF much mirth and
mcrrimcnt, coupled with the sounds Of
sweet music and JOYOUS laughter. The
evening was calm and lovely, the stars
beautiful and serene, which gave evil
dcncc sufficient to show that the even
ine's pleasure was complete. We hope
Miss Coycnton will like our community
well enough to make her stay long
one with lis for we are sure every one
of lis like her.
Messrs. ID. Anderson, ". Watson and
l.. Hendricks made flying visits in this
vicinity last Sunday.
Mrs. G.. A. Welborn visited her
father, Mr.. W. NJ. Harper, of Pickcns,
last week. Mr.. Harper is getting old
and feeble and has been suffering with
rheumatism. but we are glad to hear he
is much better now.
School will begin here next Monday
morning. SEMpEE IDEM.
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Piedmont Association.

The Piedmont Association will hold
its next annual session with the Mt.
Airy Church, ten miles west of Green
vile G. H., in Anderson County, on
August 2, 8 and next, commencing at
10 a. m. Introductory sermon by L. r.
Weldon; alternate, F. Il. McClanna-
han.
The following standing committees
will report at this meeting:
On Aged and Infirm Ministers. E. b.
Richardson on Home Missions, F. r..
McClannahan; ON Foreign Missions,
w. f. C. Owen; on Woman's Missions,
j. H. browning; on Sunday Schools,
f. +. Allgood, on Education, d. /.
Spearman; on Periodicals, G.. nj. Rog-
ers; on Connie Maxwell Orphanage,
A. NJ. Guyton; on Nominations, E. S.
Griffin; on State of Religion, C. C..
Erik; on Obituaries, j. II. Bowen; on
Temperance, L. l.. Smith; b. Kay and
j. II. Miller.
The Churches will please make full
report OF oil finances, Sunday Schools,
sc.
The Vice President of the j. Jameson
Woman's Mission Society requests TINT
one lady delegate be sent from each
Chnrch to assist her in encouraging the
mission work i'm the bounds Of the
Piedmont Association.
j. jameson. Clerk. 5
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Hurricane Creek Items.

The crops of our community are look
ing very promising.
The threshing is about over and
wheat turned out we'll.
The health OF the community is very
good. Mr.. Jones, who hns been suffer-
ing with fever, is getting along very
well at present. We hope soon to hear
Of his recovery.
Eating watermelOns and going to
prOtracted meetings will soon be the
order of the day.
Mr.. McAlister has been doing some
good work OH the roads.
A lawn party was givcn at the resi-
dcncc Of MIR. w. d. Spcarman last
Saturday night. The night was calm
and lovely and everybody seemed to
enjoy it. Thanks to Mr.. and Mrs.
Spcarman. who gave SO much to the
success of the evening.
Some of our young men have had
their buggies rcpainted. Girls, YOU
Ind better look out, they are looking
tor partner. but that is alright, boys,
we see where your hends are level.
TnOs. DA(ItELDOoH.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-07-05
LOwndesvilie Items.

One more tiger has been captured.
One day last week tWo constables came
UP from Abbeville and proceeded to
business. They walked up on "still'
in full blast, and during the night it
was brought to town and put on the
depot platform, from whence it left
next day for Abbeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. and
Miss Dorsey have been visiting Mrs. j.
T. Latimer.
Misses Annie Liddell and Georgia
Cunningham are visiting relatives at
Latlmer.
Several of our young people cOntem-
plate taking advantage of the low rail
rOad rates tomorrow, and nre going to
Mount Carmel to attend the Fourth of
July barbecue.
Mrs. Nichols and family, of Green
wood, have been visiting her sister,
Mrs. E. w. Harper.
Miss Vera Allen, who has been
visiting friends in Due West and An
dersOn, returned to-day, (MOndayJ.
A very painful accident occurred
yesterday to Mr.. Paul Daniels re-
spected farmer residing near here.
He had mounted a mule to ride over
his farm, when the animal suddenly
became frightened and ran away,
throwing Mr.. Daniels and dragging
him some distance. He was badly in
jured about the head, and DR.. Mat
thews is attending him.
Mrs. J. Hoyt Bell has been very ill
for some time, and according to last
reports is in serious condition.
We are glad to hear that Mr.. Floyd
Armstrong is convalescing from the
long attack of typhoid fever through
which he has been passing.
Mr.. BIC. AfcCalla went to Anderson
one day last week con business" he
says.
Three saw mills are now running,
getting out lumber for the oil mill, and
n brick machine is ut work also.
Med. HORTON.
Lowndesville, July3.