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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-10-19
GRANT RoUTs NATIVE FOE.

Troops Under General OCCUPY VIC
West Bank of the linus.
Gen. Fred Grant, with three companies
of the Fourth infantry, two companies
of the Fourteenth infantry and band or
scouts attached to the former regiment,
advanced from linus Friday morning,
driving the Filipino insurgents from the
entire west bank of the linus river. Three
Americans were wounded. 1t is estimat-
ed that ten of the Filipinos were killed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-10-19
William L. wilson Very III.

Ex-Congressman and ex-Postmaster
General William L. Wilson is very dan
gerously i'll with a chronic affection OF
the lungs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-10-19

Madge Davenport, II years old, and
Mamie White, % years old, drank car
bolic acid in McGuirk's Bowery dancing
hall, New York. Both r<omen are dead.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

A meeting was held by the Dewey reception
committee yesterday at the Board Of Trade rooms
There were present Messrs. Moses, Cox, Van
Wickle, Babson Perry, Woodward Lamer, Well
err Greenlees, Wolf, Parker, and Hauies. The
report Of Treasurer Babson showed that there
win be a balance OF s., 500 to the credit OF the
committee. Il decided to give $500 OF this
TO the centennial committee; $500 to the Vain,
wright testimonial fund. and the balance 10
the Central Relief Committee.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

The ladies' auxiliary OF the National Guard
Ambulance Corps entertained their friends at
the ArmOry On Thursday evening with a musi-
cal and literary programme a cake walk dane
ing, and refreshments Among those who con-
trihuted to the entertainment were Mrs r. A.
W. McKeldin, Miss May IIoltzman. W t. Har-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
The Mortality Record.

The following deaths reported to the
Health Officer yesterday Maria Wright, &c
years; Richard +. Burkes = years; Michael Ne
Dermott, - years; Michael Sullivan, 40 years;
John Virtue, 90 years; Sarea T.. Scott, "a years
Mildred shelton, IL years; Mary Watkins 10
years; Chester Mathews, years; Cora jefferson
wears. and George Cameron. DAYS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
HOuSefurniShingS.

Roasting Pans, heavy sheet iron, &C
size 1oZI4; regular price Ice. at.......J
Covered Roasting Pans. size 10xl5.
made Of heavy sheet iron; regular 1GC
price dscs al .............. -
Royal Covered Roasting Self Blasting,
with round top; size l0xl4; regular Q5C
price, 1.25, at...................... u
China Salt Boxes. with wooden 15C
cover, nicely decorated IN blue..-.... Ii
Clothes Baskets. made Of the best quail
fly willow good size; regular price 1QC
&c, at------.- ...........--.......l y
Step Ladders. 6-foot; made extra strong
and light. with pail shelf; regular I0C
price, 7sc. at..................... u
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

The funeral OF Francis A. Beuter, who died
Thursday, at his residence, 1921 Fifth street
northwest, will take place this afternoon at .
o'clock 1t will be attended by John A. Rawins
Post C. A. r. The remains viii be inferred in
Arlington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

Frank Brown. convicted Of larceny from the
nerson was Yesterday sentenced by Justice Cla-
baugh to eleven months Imprisonment IN the
District Jail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
Shoes Half Price.

Nothing like It before. James A. 8larceron's
elegant stock Of Mems, Womens, and Chidren's
Shoes being sold by us al exactly half former
prices. Sale az Mafceron's old stand, 9l3 Eighth
Street Southeast s BIEBER, nolG-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Ray
mond White and Sophia Malvin; Richard John
son and Maggie Edwards; William Thompson
and HaTisonia Cook, both Of Loudoun county,
Va; Andrew d. LoefTler, jr., and Elsa Brodt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

Fielding Jordan Yesterday filed a petition fo
divorce from his wife, Eliza Jordan, whom be de
cIares deserted him November -, 1894. tn
parties were married in this city In leiG.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

High tide..........--...-l;Os 4 NJ and LII IN
Low tide ..............s:lU 4. NJ. and SAC = NJ.
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TIDE TABLE.

New .................3d Full ................lIth
Virst quarter. 10th Last quarter 25th
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
HOuSefurniShingS.

Chamber Pals, with cover Japanned in
assorted colors; regular price 29c, 10C
at Observation-Disclosures
Dust Pans with half cover nicely ia
PANIED and strongly made; regular &c
Ash sifters, square shape, small &C
size; strongly made, each y
Square Bird Cage, solid brass, full COO
size; complete with cups and perches. W
Galvanized Iron Water Pals, 10 11C
quart size; regular price, 19c, att. =
Clothes Lines best white cotton, &c
Folding Wash Bench, made of hard 1QC
wood, to hold two ubs..............
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
TuE sUN ND Moo

Lowest temperature yesterday, 6 a. m........ 23
Highest temperature yesterday, p. m........ "a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
Nee Will Trust You. "

Furniture, Csrpets. Crockery, Bedding. Etc.
p. j. NEE. 9TH & L sts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
PHASES or TUE MOON ron NOVEMBER

sun rose. .G:J3 An sun scts.......4:4O Pm.
Moon rises. II 80 An Noon sets.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1899.
The weather Prediction.
TEMPERATURE.

Increasing cloudiness saturday; probably IA
Sunday; light northerly winds Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25
Toilets and Druggists
SundrieS.

Physicians and surgeons SOAP
special &c.
10 cents.
Genuine West India Bay Rum, 25c
size for lie
Pinaud's Eau De Quinine. per bottle,
33c
Pozzonrs Medicated Face Powder,
29c
Large bottles Of Listerine, the great
est anti-septic made Per bottle, CSC.
Shefleld's DenufriCe. special, BE
Large sized bottles Of Almond Meal,
Toe.
Costar's Rat and Roach Extermin-
ator. I0c.
rolls OF Windsor Castle Toilet
Paper. 25c.
Polished ToothpIcks-large packages,
&c.
Choice Of four good soaps-three
cakes for Zoe.
Caroline Tar Soap Apple Blossom,
and Carnation Pink, and three BOZ.
cakes of pure Milled Soap. 10c.
Toilet Department-First nOor-op-
posite elevator.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

so AlI-wool Homespun Suits, in me-
dunn and dark greys-silk lined-scalloped
back jackets; skirt with new semi-habit
back and stitched front Suit q 7 40
worth SEAS. Special for one .Y6
day NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ wv
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

A thoroughly good overcoat and as
stylish as any well-dressed man could
wear. They are very good quality OF
kersey cloth, and every detail % the
at $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

BOYS III. s. & rs" Satin Calf
Shoes, sizes u 10 s 10. Special price G | or
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-11-25

line of Cheviot Suits, in black and
blues, that'n appeal to every man. The
detail work. cloth and style are up 70
the inimitable Mayer & Petit stand
ard. Cash or Credit, your choice, $3.50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
I'm. author of "pnvid narum."

Forbes Heermans IN lesbos Weehly'
II seems almost TO have become rule 10
the business OF book publishing that the most
successful novels IL by unknown authors
have the greatest dfnoulty In reaching inc
public. and David Harum' certainly follows
this law. The manuscript was rejected cour-
teously but irmly, by six well known publish
ers. not one being able ITO see any money 10
IT," But when Il went to Appletons u was
accepted. not only promptly but conhdently
and thereby the author was made very happy'
for his faith In his work. which bad fallen
lower and lower at each rebuff, once more
roso high II then became his most earnest
desire that he might live to see his book
through the press, but this unhappily' was
not to be granted him, and he died some
months before it's publication. His name was
Edward N. westcott OF Syracuse, n. Y
Those who knew Mr. we5tcott In the years
when he was an intellectual leader In his ma
tive city. and his house was center ioP
musical and artistic gatherings, may stun re-
call some OF his wise or amusing comments
upon events or people. II may honestly pe
doubted ~ Westcotts mots would have been
half SO amusing II uttered by another Beng
once invited TO make the fourth hand AT
whist, he excused himself with Che musician
plea that he "only played cards-by ear Az
another time, the talk turning upon certain
*. an acquaintance OF all present, who
lad been amazingly unsuccessful In the dozen
or more occupations which he had started ana
relinquished. some one present stated tha'
* had now gone into real estate An
other doubted IL he would stay in It perms-
nentiy," but westcott smilingly affirmed
"that he certainly would-eventually' inc
tsst may sound little grim now, but It wonld
not II one could see the speakers sunny smile
or hear his ringing musical laugh as he ut
| tered It.
Perhaps one OF Mr.. westeott's most conspic'
uous traits of character was his contempt FOL
shams and for the shallow. noisy men wh'
sometimes parade in public view az Leaders
and teachers. Above all, his scorn OF hypoc
risy, and OF those pharisaical standards OF lii'
| and character which are occasionally, for brie
periods. accepted by the world as genuine
I was relentless and outspoken That the STUB
| born circumstances OF existence should have
I prevented his discovery. until his life wal
about 10 close that his true vocation was tha
Of the literary artist, is one OF the bitter
ironies Of fate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
,,nrrien YictorIa,s Son.

The wife of the duke OF ConnauEht one OF
Queen yictoria's sons. has a pretty wit and a
81, Of caricature She was Princess Louise
Margaret Of Prussia and is related to Emueror
william Of Germany. She aud her two sisters
we're trained according to the ounctilious
German idea. much attention being siyen to
domestic studies. From her earliest infancy
she imbibed the military spirit.
The duke Of connaught weat to Berlin 10 at
tond the wedding Of tho girl "chum" Of Prln-
cess Louise, who was to marry grand duke.
He met the little German princess and their
engagement soon followed. Princess Louise
was barely IS and her hance was ten years
older. she had great conversational powers
and brightness aud was general favorte in
Berlin
As prlneess Of Prussia Princess Louise
received on her marriage the sum Of $4,000
as q dover. Her trousseau was exceptionally
( hesrtffui She was escorted TO ENGLAND by
her father mother and brother. and the we'd
d,ne occurred 10 ST. Georges chapel Wind
cor with the same ceremony that attended the
wedding Of the prince Of Wales. The duke
and duchsss today live at Basahot' twelve
miles from windsor. The surrounding eoun'
trv is very lovely. Their home Is red briei
r,ansiou in Gothic siyle. They have two
daughters and one son and the children
'bIcyele daily through the village where thes
are great fayorites.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
WHEN WE CHOW OLD.

when we grow cid. dear love. and from my
eyes
The light and brIllianeo OF my hot youth oiet'
And all the fairness you are praising now
Casts but Its wrath Ger lip and eaeek and
brow.
While one by one our golden visions dee
I ask you-wil you love me faithfully
When We grow oldf
when time shall turn these sunny locks 20
gray.
From my trim form all beauty take away,
When grace and ease and elegance are gone
And nought is left Loves Ares to feed upon.
You, whom chose my king among all men.
Still your hears queen, shall De reisu'ns
then
When we grow old?
God keen you ever happy by my sidel
Though age may stem this fevered passion
tide,
stray,
Be my hearts anchor as you are today.
Be nv true love that shall the closer cling
Through all the changes coming years may
bring, .,n
our faith upheld-count this our lasting gam
That we SO live that Love undimned remain
When we grow old
Annie G. Hopkins IN Pan Mai MssA1ine'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
LITERARY NOTES.

j. NJ. Barrie's SEQUEL to Sentimental Tom
my" will be called Tommy and Grize.'
Stephen Crane has fixed upon Active Ser
vice" as the title OF his forthcoming novel
based on the Graeco-Turkish war,
william lie Quexs book. 1.-THE Great War
In England" has gone through eighteen edi-
lions and he is about to publish a SEQUEL
under the title of "England's Peril" This ro-
nance is said to throw a curious light on the
methods of Ensland's enemies.
An important and interesting posthumous
work OF Alphonse Daudet has Just appeared
in Paris. 1t has preface written hv Nine.
Daudet The volume is collection Of the
novelst's memoranda of conversations. mar
ginalia from his library and the outlines and
vague plots OF stories that were never writ
ten,
Here are some of the transpositions OF the
line from Grsy's "Elegy, THE Plowman
homeward plods his weary way"
The weary plowman plods his homeward
way.
The weary plowman homeward plods his
way.
The plowman, weary, plods his homewart
way.
The plowman. weary. homeward plods his
way.
Weary, the plowman plods his homewart
way.
Weary, the plowman homeward plods his
way
Homeward the plowman plods his wear,
way.
Homeward the plowman. weary, plods hi
way.
Homeward the weary plowman plods hi
way.
Homeward plods the weary plowman hi
way,
Tho homeward piowmau, weary plods hi
way.
The homeward plowman plods his wear
way.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
FEW ARE LIVING NOW.

The queen OF England has seen nearly every
notable man OF her time gathered to his faith
ors since her accession TO Great Britain's
throne. Hero IA. "a partial list OF those whom
she has outlived:
All members OF the privy council who were
alive In 1897. -
All tho peers who held their titles In 1857,
exoept the Earl OF Darnley. who was 10. ana
Earl Nelson. who was IA In that year
All the members who sat IN the mousse Oh
commons on her accession to the throne eH-
cent the Earl OF Mexborough and John Tenn
Pile Leader. 49,,
Her majesty has seen eleven lord ehancei-
lors ten prime ministers. elk speakers OF
tho house OF commons. at least three bishops
Of every see and Ave or six of many sees
1--WE nrchbshops OF Canterbury and six areh-
bishops OF York and Ave commanders-'n-
chief
She has seen ave dukes Of Norfolk succeed
eacn other as earl marshals. and has entl'eo
every duke and duchess and every MARQUIS
nne marohionoss who bore that rank IN 1851
She has outlyed every member OF the
Jockey club and every master Of the hounus
that nourished in 1897
She has seen seventeen presidents OF inc
ftri,ed states. ten yiceroys Of Canada. hfteer
v,cerovs Of india and France sueoessiVeh
ruled by one king. ono emperor ana sa'ei
presidents OF a republic,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
Jewels Set in HI. nodr.

New York Journal.
Jewels set in teeth are occasionally heard
Of but gold and precious stones set in tho
human body IS n fad not extensively popu-
lar. A gentleman residing in Bombay wears
beautiful emerald, which. set in rim Of
gold is stitched by means OF gold wire to
the breast of tho owner. Thus securely
fastened the green gem has rested undef
his shirt front for ten years. He consid-
ers it is his lucky stone. Worn by GER
tain barrister is ring that will not come
off. 1t is a plain gold band Of considerable
thickness. a rlyet Of the precious metal
piercing the ring and passing through the
bone of the finger. is filed down on the op-
posite side. Nothing save amputauon OF
the member would release him Of the cir
clet For sentimental reasons he wishes 1t
TO be his lifelong and inseparahle COM
panion. Having decayed part OF his in
step cut away, wealthy invalid has had
the ereyice filled with gold. To appear or
namental the metal is shaped like star
the center boasting large diamond ana
a cluster of small rubles. Stitched 10 the
spin Of his waist is the gold chain belt
eported by another extravsgant being Tho
beIt is two inches broad and eighteen stitches
are necessary to secure II. In front trio OF
fine chains dangle to the knees OF the wearer-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
QUEER TOWNS.

few miles from Ningpang-po, town OF
Northern China. is a large village composed
of graves. 1t is deserted burial ground,
which has been taken advantage OF by clan
OF beggars and thieves. who eat sleep and
make merry in their grewsome surroundings.
There are several similar towns In the Celes-
tial empire.
Near a certain quarry IN Italy is town
the inhabitants OF which pay no rent or taxes.
They arc quarry employees, who have dug
DIV ellings in the face OF steep rock,
In New Guinea the village of Tupuselei is
most remarkable. The houses are all sup
ported on piles and stand out in the ocean
considerable distance from shore This is to
protect The villagers from the attacks OF the
dreaded headEhnters always looking out Tor
victims. Other villages in This queer land are
perched up in trees for the same reason
There is a town without name Oh Lake
Huron. It is composed of 200 huts. During
the summer The dwellings ara hidden away IL
taa h"ugh tenantless. but when the Water
comes tteir owners appear, move them out on
the ice. Gu; a hole through the moor ana
ice and proceed 20 FISH.
Athos, on the coast OF Macedonia Is tn'
most cut Gus town in the world. The PENN
sula is known as>the Mountain Of Monks
score or SO of monasteries dot the lana au'
hoiies o. ascetlcs. kind 10 travellers but &C.
/ centric to a degree, occupy them Ihele
not woman to be seen anywhere IN Inv
shops OF the town. AS residence Tor pAsn
fl.l bachelors Athos is cordially reeohih' hu'u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18

every education as tho teaching OF the rudi-
ments Of formal knowledge and II ought TO DO
as great reproach 10 man not 10 be able
to read the open pages OF the world about
him as not 10 be able to read the open pages
Of the book before him. II Is a matter OF In
stinct with few. II may be matter OF edu-
cation with all Even those who are born
with the eyes and ears Of naturalists must
reinforcs their native aptitude by training.
After time the habit OF exact observation 10
formed. and tho conscious observation be-
comes unconscious. Tho ear can be taught
to discriminate among sounds" says MIR.
Burroughs, ''just as the sense Of touch gives
us varied impressions through our nnser tips
think do this discriminating unconsciously
II hear sound 1t requires no effort to
decide what Il is--drone OF some insect Every
sound has meaning. You must be able TO
take hint: that is the great secret Of ma
ture. You must see what is going on. and
draw conclusions. visited. some months
ago the grave Of Phillips Brooks ut Mount
Auburn cemetery. aud while I was there
found a birds nest at the foot OF his srave'
The way found It was this; | heard the
cry of a bird In distress, and when looked
about saw a little chickadee with food In
It's hoax. Thht was mint enough. ihe ue7
light which comes to the naturalist In his
7 growing acquaintance with tree. flower, beast
and bird. the sense OF exhilaratlon which the
scientist feels as be passes from the lesser
to the greater law and discerns an ever Wild
ening order; the thrill which stirs the mag
nation OF the artist ss he discovers q deep.
enins beauty In the world about htm--thes'
are great and real resources. but they are
In a sense. the resources Of limited nnmbe
Of men and women. The technical tralnin'
essential to the naturalist. the scientist, an'
the srtiss is beyond the reach OF multitude
TO whom nature is accessible. but the weigh
OF whose work must be put elsewhere, On
may have Something OF each Of these Sroa
knowledges. and add TO II year by year unit
II becomes measurably adequate; but on
can never master any one of them unless
gives his life TO g.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18

Dillon ND as a good nhturcd man and were
wont to interrupt him with such questions az
How may a railroad be most easily slohbed
Up without cverst.pplng the bounds Of the
law?'
His answers to these queries were always
entertaining and instructive, but they were
not lectures on real estate law, and the next
Columbia course thereon was delivered shy
some one else Judge Dillon is often seen
before the supreme court of the United States.
II Is said he had more cases before that trih-
unal last year than any other lawyer that
OF any previous year. Judge Dlllon's per-
sonal manners are easy and unconventional.
One day when be was In partnership with
Wager swayne a certain young lawyer had
occasion to visit their office for hurried
and important conversation. He found the
eminent lawyers Mt luncheon, for which they
had sent out because Of professional pressure.
The food was abundant. but, through an
oversight, the waiter had brought only one
knife and fork. Instead OF sending for an
extra set Of eating TOOLS they had drawn
cuts. Dillon got the knife and Swayne the
fork, but at the moment of the young law
yer's entrance neither was eating. They
lad fallen into heated and sonorous legal
argument. and Dillon was brandshlng his
knife in swayne's face, while the latter was
waving his fork dangerously near Dillon S
nose.
Curiously enough, New York has now no
lawyers who apply themselves chiefly to Grim
| inal practice OF the grade of the late Charles
w. Brooke. There are still lawyers who make
good fees at criminal practice in New York
but they do not resemble Mr.. Brooke, and
the old order of things when the criminal
lawyer was at the top OF the heap seems tc
have passed away permanently. Various
reason for this have been advanced, but the
true one is probably that the gigantic indus.
| trial developments OF the times have made
commercial practice far more profitable
than any other. The present tendency hat
begun to develop in Mr.. Brooke's lifetime
and his annual fees were never to compare
in magnitude with those taken In by lht
eminent men mentioned above or Elihu Roo
or Frederic r. Coudert, or Wheeler II. Peck
ham, or several others who might be men
toned but his Income was highly desirable
for all that.
In recent gas deal A. c. Burbage, a Bos
ton lawyer, received fee of S250000. Thl
was pretty good pay. but there are lawyer
who have done better. Geo, Harding, pat
ent lawyer, received 100000 from the Good
year Rubber company for proving their ex
elusive right to use certain forms of har
rubber, but this was not paid in one fec bu
in the course of several years litigation. Fo
! settling I'D the affairs of Decker, Howell
Co.. W. N. Cromwell received lawyers fe
Of s260, 000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18
GET NATURE DE YOUR TEACHER"

II. W. Mabie.
There are some men 10 whom intimacy
with nature in her obvious aspects and forms
appears to be an inheritance they are born
into 1t. and are never conscious Of the hour
from which it dates. Their eyes see the
world about them with clearness and ac-
curacy Of observation which turns their hours
Of play into unconscious study OF science.
Flowers. trees shrubs, birds and animals
seem akin 10 them. and are recognized al
first sight and put in their proper place and
order other men. falling IL this oiFin-gii'
and missing the training Of the senses In
childhood must slowly and Of set purposes
piece out defective power OF observation
by habits formed in maturity. This intro
ductory relationship with nature is resource
OF inexhsustibie delight and enrichment; 70
establish Il ought TO be ~ much psi' VI