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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
PROBABLE MURDER.
Captain of an Oyster SIoOp Killed
for His Money

BALTIMORE, Oct. 1.-THE little oyster
sloop Dream, on fire, drifted into Rock
Creek yesterday bearing evidence that 4
murder had been c0mr3itted on her deck
The dIsmemberedp portions off white mans
body, supposed to be that Of CAPS. Oliver
Caulk, her ov ner and commander. x re
found after the fire had been extiEsui. h
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
AUCTION SALES.

.~-So-~.~~I0~O~-~-~~~
FINE FURNITURE at auction-I will sell
at public auction at the residence, No.
537 Canada St, on Wednesday, Oct. Is,
at 2 p. m, all the fine furniture, con-
sisting of a large fine organ, elegant
bedroom suits, fine hall tree. combina-
ton chiffonier, wardrobe. upright fold
ing bed, with glass front, very fine,
extension table, dining room chairs,
fancy rockers, upholstered parlor chairs,
sofa and divan, lady's writing desk, l
siX-hole cooking range. with water
front, center table, silverware, knives,
forks, spoons, pictures, lace curtains.
draperies, carpets, fine Smyrna rugs,
dishes. cooking utensils, ETC. These
goods have been used but very short
ing for bargains in nice goods cannot
afford to miss this sale; inspection
Wednesday morning A. G. johnson,
Aucttoneer, Office 49 and 421 Jackson st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

boats operating on the Great Lakes will
discontinue the acceptance Of freight on
Oct. 81. The American Transit company,
operating line Of canal boats from Buff
falO 10 New York. is included.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
AGENTS AND AGENCIES.

BANKERS LIFE ASSOCIATION AS
sets, $3.50, 200; largest, strongest, best
Minnesota life company; wants capable
agents; gives producers every assist
ance Address Douglas Putnam. Sec
rotary, st. Paul
BEST Gasoline Lamps; largest factory
IN the world; agents wanted In every
town. The BEST" Light Co., No. S1S
South Fifteenth. Omaha.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
POPULAR WANTS
ST. PAUL BRANCH OFFICES.

Advertisements for the want columns
may be left at any drug store in the city
at the same rates as charged at the main
Office. Below Is partial list:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
LOWER TOWN.

The Buckingham, Smith avenue and
Ninth street.
W. X Collier. Druggist, sibley and East
Seventh streets.
C. T. Heller. Druggist. Tenth and St
Peter.
NJ D. Merrill. News Dealer. 442 Broad
way, near East Seventh street.
Conger Bros, Druggists, 1894 University
avenue.
Schumacher, Druggist, 499 West Seventh
street.
D. R. Campbell. Druggist Rice street.
A A Campbell, Druggist. Louis and
Rondo.
Reeves, Druggist Third and Seventh.
NJ S. Courtney, 4GS Wabasha street.
w. E. Love- Druggist, Twelfth and Rob-
ert streets
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

HOUSEKEEPER-S as house,
keeper by French lady; city or country.
Address Nine. Chase. 1853 Pleasant av.,
or PaTI Mimi. On. III.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
HELP WANTED-FEMALES.

CHAMBERWORK-G girl for cham
Der work; good wages Call at once, IL
East Eighth St Imperial hotel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
OF MINNESOTA.

Office Of the Register of Deeds.
This Is to certify that the with n IN
strument was filed for record in this
Office at st. Paul. on the 10th day of
October, A. D. 1899 at II 80 o'clock a, M.
and that the same was duly recorded in
Book of Incorperations. pagee * etc.
EDWD. G.. KRAHMFR.
Register of Deeds
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
ST. ANTHONY HILL.

ST.
Conger Bros, Druggists, 400 Selby ave-
nue..
Campbell Bros, Druggists. S5s Selby
avenue.
Emil Bull Druggist. Grand and St Al
bans.
Conger Bros. Druggists. Selby and st.
Adams
A. I Guernsey & Son, Druggists, Selby
and Dale.
Reitzke & Co.. Druggists. Selby and
Western.
". A. Frcst & Co, Druggists. Selby and
Western.
Conger Bros, Druggists, Selby and Mac-
kubin.
Straight Bros, Druggists. Grotto and
Rondo
E. B. Rollins, Druggist, 295 West Seventh
street.
r C. Trudgeon & Co.. 1923 West Seventh
street.
Lyons Pharmacy. Dale and University. :.
!. w. Sprague. Druggist. University ana
Rice.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
PERSON. Al.

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PROF. LEVIN, of Chicago institute, prac-
Seventh St: VIII examine YOU at hone
If desired IA. .. a..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
WEST ST PAUL.

Hall & Kraft. Druggists, South Wabasha
and Isabel.
West Side Pharmacy, South Wabasha
and Fairfield.
Hans Madison State and Concord.
Eclipse Drug Company, 118 South Robert
street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

J. f. Munns, Druggist and News Dealer,
Or leave at your nearest drug store at
the same rates as charged at publication
office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

STENOGRAPHER and typewriter (male)
desires position: good references; ex-
perienced in real estate business. Ad-
dress R 1872 Globe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
POPULAR WANTS
HELP WANTED-MALES.

BUTCHER-Wanted good butcher and
sausagemaker. Cavanaugh Bros. Hast
inrc
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

COOK-Wanted. first-class second cook:
restaurant. 167 East Seventh: 81 per
week
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

COOK-Wanted, by a competent cook. a
situation from Nov. l, or would act as
housekeeper for a gentlemen's club;
references given. Address D 100, Globe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

TEAMSTER-Wanted position as team
ster by an ex-member of the Thirteenth
Minnesota United States volunteers;
thoroughly competent P l.. NJ, sri
E4IIrr
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

DREssMAKER-Exp dressmak-
er wants work by the day Y 1872 GLOBE.
EMPL OYMENT-P wanted by a
lady, handy at most anything; a good
penman Address B 167, Globe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
MERGENTHALER ILL.
Inventor of the Linotype Suffering
From Lung Trouble.

BALTIMORE, Oct 1S.--Ottmar Mergen-
thaler, the inventor of the linotype, Is
seriously i'll at his home IN this city. Mr..
Niargcnthaler has been afflicted with
pulmonary trouble for some time, and for
the last three weeks has been confined
to his bed. He was born in Wurtem-
burg Germany, May 10, 1854.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

DINING ROOM GIRL-Wanted expert
enced dining room girl to wait on table
nights and collect cash. Call Tuesday
at 10 East Seventh St.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
CATTLE KING SENTENCED.
Given One Year In Jail and Fined
$1,000.

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-Abraham Moore,
the former cattle king of Nebraska, who
was indicted some months ago on
charge of obtaining money by false pre-
lenses from the Observation-Disclosures
commission company, was today SEN
fenced to one years imprisonment In the
county iail. and also fined 81, O00 A motion
for q new trial was argued and denied.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

DRESSAIAKER-An experienced dress
maker wants sewing by the day in
families Call or address 312 Louis
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
INDIANS INCENsED.
There May Ec an Outbreak Mt San
Carlos Agency.

WASHINGTON, Oct 16.-The war de-
partment has received the following dis
patch from Gen. Merriam regarding a
possible outbreak at the San Carlos
agency, Arizona. The first reads:
Denver, Oct. Recommending officer.
San Carlos, reports that Friday night
about twelve of command made an at
tack on four peaceable Indians. beating
them severely. All efforts being made to
discover guilty persons. Bad feeling
among Indians. VIII report when matter
more thoroughly investigated.
Merriam, Brig. Cen"
A later dispatch says:
Have ordered Col. McGregor, Ninth
son Immediately to San Carlos and in
vestigate disturbance between soldiers
and Indians; have also ordered one tro0D
sible and take temporary station there
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

SITUATION wanted by young Swedish
man of any kind; not afraid to work
Address Gustaf Kerrburg, No. 1919 East
Fourth St
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
Proceedings in Bankruptcy.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
District of minnesota, Third Dr.
vision.
In the Matter Of
Abraham H. Haas In Bankruptcy.
Rnnkrunt.N


To the Honorable William Lochren,
Judge of the District Court of the Unit
ed States for Che District of Minnesota,
Abraham H. Haas, Of st. Paul, in the
County of Ramsey and State of Mime
sofa, in said district, respectfully repre-
sents that on the fifteenth day of
September last past; he was duly ad-
judged bankrupt under the acts of con-
gress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights Of property, and has
fully complied with al II the requirements
court touching his bankruptcy
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have a full
discharge from all debts provabie
against his estate under said bankrupt
acts. except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of October A D.
1899.
ABRAHAM H HAAS,
Bankrupt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

GOVERNEss = Wanted, position by
young woman of education and refine
ment, as governess or as lady's maid.
Address c. S1S Somerset st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

A YOUNG LADY would like a position In
a doctors office: has had experience
Address A. T.. S29 Fremont st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Ramsey-ss.
On this ninth day of October. A d.
1899 before me personally appeared En- l
Zimmerman. John O'Brien and Edward
Haynes to me known to be the same per-
sons described in and who executed the
foregoing articles of Incorporation, and
same as their free act and deed.
ARMAND ALBRECHT
(Notarial Seal) Notary Public,
Ramsey County, Minnesota.
40 cents u. S. Revenue Stamp. Cancelled
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

ENTS that We whose names are here
unto subscribed, do hereby associate our-
selves for incorporation under the laws
Of the State of Minnesota, and to that
end do hereby adopt the following articles
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
District Of Minnesota, Third Division

On this 18th day of Octobers.,A.i D.-1S99,
on reading. the foregoing petition, 1t ls
Ordered by the Court. that a hearing
be had upon the same on the 30th day of
October. A. D. 1893. before said Court. at
St. Paul. in said District. at 10 o'cock in
fhe forenoon; and that notice thereof
be- published in the st. Paul GLOBE,
a newspaper printed in said District,
and that all known creditors and other
persons in interest may appear at the
said tine and place ace, and and show cause,
And it is further ordered by the Court,
that the clerk shall send by mail to ali
known creditors copies Of said petition
and this order, addressed to them ar
their places of residence as stated.
rem, Judge of the said Court, and the
seal thereof, at st. Paul. in said Dis
trict, on the 18th day of October. 1899
CHARLES l.. SPENCER.
Clerk.
By Margaret L. Munane.
(Seal of the Courtl Deputy Clerk.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
NIACALESTER.
sOuTH ST PAIL.

George NJ. Ray, Grocer, 1863 Grand ave
nue..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
srATE OF NINNESOTA

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
Department of State.
I hereby certify that the within IN
strument was filed for record in this office
on the 10th day Of October A, d. 1899. at
| ii o'clock A NJ, and was duly recorded
in Book VIZ of Interpretations, on
page - t.uu 's ALBERT BERG,
Secretary of State
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
CLAIRYOYANTS.
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DON'T FAIL TO SEE

DON'T FAIL TO SEE
THE WONDERFUL HUNGARIAN
gypsy woman. who tells your fortune
only with the gy-psy cards; without ask
ing a question she tells what you came
for. your past. present and future; gives
lation, mines, investments, Journeys,
courtship. marriage, and tells when you
marry. gives name of person; if in trou-
bic or in doubt. in sickness or in sor-
what to do to be successful in pnren-
ology. Gypsy talisman for luck Strictly
confidential. Cali early at her gypsy
m. until D. m, Sunday included. Les
sons given in card reading.
MRS. ALICE AUSTIN-Clairvoyan and
card reader; ladies, % cents and 80
cents. 484 Cedar ST.. near Ninth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
POPULAR WANTS POPULAR WANTS.
REAL ESTATE.
,~,...- "a. ~. TRUSTEES SALE OF e4.-4
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

The trustees the Union Land Company will offer for sale AUCTION
Tuesday l7t Floor the Endi
colt Building the property held by them. 1''
This property includes:
CAROLS street.
8oacre Alton the
2ooacre in Washington adjoining grounds
railroad nd
800 less, lots in Burlington Heights Addition.
200 r In Desn PakAd
TERMS20
formation appyo
LUTHER S. CUSHING, 218 Endicott Building
ST. Paul, Minnesota
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

Change of Time On the 500 Line.
500 Line Limited will leave st. Paul at
9:O5 a. M for Pacific coast points on and
after Oct. Is. Ticket office 1913 Robert
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
TRAVELLERS GUIDE
UNION DEPOT, SHELLEY sTREEH

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lows;
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
Proceedings in Bankruptcy
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
District Of Minnesota, Third Di-
vision.
In the Matter of
Floyd W. Horton, In Bankruptcy.


To the Honorable William Lochlen.
Judge OF the District Court Of the
tinted States for the District of Mime
Floyd W. Horton, of St, Paul; in the
County of Ramsey and State of Minnie
sofa, in said district respectfully repre- f9Ie
I5st past, he was duly adiudged bank
rupt under the acts Of CONGRESS re-
surrendered all his property and rights
of property, and has fully compiled with
all the requirements of said acts and Of
the orders Of the Court touching his
Wherefore he prays that he may be de-
creed by the Court to have a full dis
fial IS under said bankrupt acts,
except such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of October. A. D.
FLOYD W. HORTON,
... .....-.,.. Bankrupt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
Sherif,s Sale.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
pursuant. to Judgment and decree en-
tered on the 18th day of October, 1899, in
an action pending in the district court for
Ramsey County, Minnesota, in which Sal
lie F. Rogers is plaintiff, and Freder ok
W. Romer, as administration of the estate
NJ Kilbane, John w. Kilbane. William A
Kilbane and Celia V. Kilbane are defend
ants, I, sheriff of sad Ramsey county
will duly offer for sale and viii sell at
public auction to the highest bidder there
for for cash, at the main front door on
Cedar street, of the court house, in tho
City of st. Paul. in said Ramsey County
on the 2sth day Of November. 1889, at ten
scribed in sad Judgment to wit. All
that tract or parcel Of land lying and be-
ing in the County of Ramsey, and State
Of Minnesota, described as follows, to
wit, lot numbered one %, of block num-
bered six CO., of brakes Second Addition
to st. Paul, according to the plat there.
of on file and of record in the office of
the Register of DEEDS in and for the said
County of Ramsey
Dated Oct. 49, 1899
JOHN WAGNER,
Sheriff Of Ramsey County, Minnesota.
T. S. Tompkins, Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

COOK-Good colored girl would like posi-
ton in private family as cook. Address
203 West University av.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

SITUATIONS WANTED-FENALES
Anybody out of work In ST. Paul or
Minneapolis may insert an adyer-
tfsement under this heading free
of charge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

- MASSAGE.
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AA-NEW lady assistant at Madame
Lauretta's massage bath parlors; swell
est in Twin Cities. 319 Jackson st.
Is. 159 West Seventh st.
DR.. STELLA FREMONT. massage.
steam, vapor and indicated baths; cleo
trio and magnetic treatments. All Hen
nepin ay., Minneapolis.
ELITE: BATH and massage by a French
lady at 800 ST. Peter St; also furnished
rooms.
NEWLY OPENED massage. 3S5 North
Washington, ground floor. Room 1.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
FARM LANDS.

$500 CASH buys ten quarter-sections Of
fine farming land In Edmunds. Wal
worth and Mcpherson counties. South
Dakota. Address Z. O. Box "a"
BOWdle, S. D.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

A HUSTLER wants lines to represent,
travelling through fifty towns, advertis-
ing, distributing, drumming, collecting;
bank references B 16S Globe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
POPULAR WANTS
FLATS FOR RENT.

FLAT-Four rooms; gas. bath. furnace
heat. 1874 East Tenth st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

STOVE-For sale Radiant Peninsular
base burner; good condition. Mr.. CoWie,
1869 Lincoln aY.
FOR SALE-A Peninsular range CaIl at
554 Sibey st. re
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

SITUATIONS WANTED-MALEs.
Anybody out OF work in st. Paul or
Minneapolis may insert an adver-
tisement under this heading free
of charge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
LOST AND ! FOUND.
FOB SALE.

BULLDOG-For sale, large bulldog. East
Eighth ST., opposite Temperance
FOR sALE-First-clas mich cow and
calf either together or separate. Call at
Photo Studio, 4SG Wabasha, or residence,
934 TuScarora st.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

SECOND GIRL-Wanted second girl for
Nov. l; call afternoons between and 6
o'clock except Sunday. Mrs. w. P.
Warner SIS Summit av.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

HOUsEWORK- Wanted. competent girl
for general homework; small family;
good wages. 271 Summit place. corner
Iglehart.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

PAINTER-Experienc painter and pa
perhanger, with tools for job work.
wants work. Address Painter. 400 Wa
hos ho or
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17
49,. ARTICLE II.
ARTICLE III

Said corporation shall commence on the
twentieth day of October, A. D. 1899, and
shall continue. for. the period of thirty
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

DELIVERY MAN-Wanted, position as a
delivery man CT shipping clerk; have ten
years experience in city good refer
ence. Address Driver, 545 Charles ST.,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-17

JANITOR-Wanted, situation as janitor
to take care Of flats, bu ldings or fur
mace; by colored man. Address 203 West
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-14
Milynuk cc's Tributc tn Dewey

Milwaukee. Dec. 5.-The judiciary
committee of the common council at
last nights session offered resolutions,
which were passed unanimously, ex
tending to Admiral Dewey cordial
and hearty invitation to visit Mil
waukee Immediately following his visit
to Chicago in May next. The resolu-
tions conclude: THE citizens of this
city eagerly await, with true western
hospitality, the coming of the admiral
whose valor and feats at arms can
not be dimmed by the passing days,
months, nor even years"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-14

1t is reported that Evangelist Moody,
during n recent revival meeting in San
Francisco, made an impassioned ap-
peal to his hearers in behalf of thieves
and criminals, eXhorting his audience
to lend helping hand to such unfor-
'unates. While he was speaking thief
stole the evangelist's overcoat from its
resting place in the church study and
umbrellas. 4 kindly woman in the
congregation lent Mr. Moody shawl to
wear home in lieu of the coat which n
representative of the class for which he
han SO eloquently pleaded was probably
tben wearing.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-14

The country doctor said il was grippe,
says an eastern exchange, but the city
doctor, called into consultation, said it
WIS the cellar, and when lie called at
tcution to it everybody recognized the
Odor Of dccaying cabbage, potatoes and
apples everywhere. Never mind the
medicines" he said, get down into the
cellar, open it up, clear it out, burn
sulphur in it, whitewash and as you
value your lives don't store in the cell
lar food of any sort. The doctors bills
Of year will build an outside store
house or cave or cellar that would last
for years and insure the health of the
household. Neither butter nor milk
nor food of any sort, unless in hermet.
jcally sealed cans or jars, should be kept
under the living portion of a dwelling.
The advice as to clearing the cellar was
taken, sulphur was burned, not only
in the cellar, but in every room, and
The restoration to health was in very
short order and without the aid o!
medicines.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-14

Statisticians are at work getting up
figures for the international disarma'
ment conference which meets in Hol-
land May IS. The wars of the last half
Of the century have been expensive.
Their direct cost is estimated as fol-
lows: The Crimean war, 81 roc, 100000;
the Italian war of 1Sjs, 1858, COO; the
Austro-Prussian war, $3.50 900, 600; the
Franco-German war, s., ,j33, 400, 900, and
the Russo-Turkish war, $1,000, 100000,
4 total Of over $4,000, 100000 for the five
great European wars. The American
civil war cost Sj,OOO,OO0,OOO, and S1,OOO,-
100000 in loss of property. If big fig
ares are convincing the congress at The
Hague will not be long in reaching a
conclusion.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-14
An,crIcnu Meat I'm Germ.ny

Berlin. Dec. 5.-The question Of
American meat imports into Germ hny
has already created much bad blood on
both sides Of the ocean. and 1t IT'LL
looks as though this matter would
prove the first serious test of the
friendly understanding reached be-
tween the two countries. In this ON
troversy, as in others. there are two
opposing currents within the Ger nan
government. The fact that the in
fiuences favorable to the United Sites
which are directed by Count Non
Bulow. the foreign secretary. are Just
now again in control has been sIrik-
ingly demonstrated.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-14

\ very subducd-looliing boy OF about
IS years, with long scratch on his nose
and an air of general detection, came
to his teacher in one of the Boston pub
lie schools and handed her note before
taking his seat and becoming deeply
absorbed in his book. The note read as
follows: "Miss B-Please excuse
James for not being hareyesterday. He
played trooant, but CESS you don't
need to lick him for it, as the boy he
played trooant with an him fell out,
an the boy licked him, an man they
sassed caught him an licked him, an
the driver of sled they hung onto
licked him also. Then his pa licked
him, an had to give him another for
sassing me for telling his pa, so you
need not lick him until next time. |
CESS he thinks he better keep in school
hereafter"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-12-14
A NiIlIOnairc's OTcr Refused

London, Dec. 81. J. Van Allen the
American millionaire. has had an un-
successful experience, it seems, ia at
tempting to render aid to the British
wounded in South Africa. He offered
the war Office an ambulance, fully
equipped, to the extent of 10000 to
be Ofilcered and manned by the En-
glish army on condition that he be al
lowed to accompany it to the front.
The war office replied, asking in what
capacity he could go, and this pro-
duced an offer from Mr.. Van Allen to
go in any capacity, however modest
The war office was compelled to de-
cline