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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
BIG BOARD BILL FOR ARMY.
In Past Year 1t Has Cost $25, 900, OOC
to Feed Our Soldiers.

From June 30, 1898, to June 30, 1899
the cost of feeding the United States
army regulars and volunteers vas more
than 5000, 600 This is thI largest
yearly board bill presented to the
treasury for the army since the civil
war.
Congress, was called on to make No
less than five different appropriations
for the subsistence OF the army during
| 1889. The first allotment came in the
deficiency act, which gave the commits
sary-general $2,73S. SAB, and in short
| time after this was available So, 900, 900
was provided in the war appropriation
act Of June 8, 1898 In less than a
month another big lump Of money was
given to this department, $15.367, 113
being furnished by the war apL pria-
ton act OF July 7. Two more allot-
ments were made later on Of Sc, 260 ,225,
making the total sum placed at the dis
posal Of the commissary-g general last
year more than $2S,0O0,0O0.
When the books OF the department
were balanced up a couple OF weeks ago
1t was found that practically all OF this
vast amount Of money had been ex-
pended. The ledgers showed a balance
Of about s5,0000OO, but there are a
number Of charges still outstanding
against the commissary department
which, II is thought, will absorb this
entire sum. Owing to the fact that the
various vouchers have not all been
settled II is impossible TO determine al
this time the exact amount of the In
debtedness, but It Is so great that Off
GERS on duty at the department say that
practically no money win be turned
hack into the treasury.
1.-THE American soldier Is now get.
ting articles Of food which were never
before issued to him except at certain
periods in the var with Spain" SAID
Commissary- General Weston. 'In ad
dition TO their regular fare, which Il
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24

varied and wholesome, Ice is issued
regularly. Every company in Manila
gets 100 pounds of ice day, and where
1t is practicable to furnish it they also
get milk, butter and eggs. We are
getting no complaints, and everything
is satisfactory so far as we know. A
number of reports have come in from
officers in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines which state that there is no
grumbling among the men on account
OF food. If the soldiers had any COM
plants to make we would soon hear of
It through the newspapers"
1t has been eight or ten months now
since the experiment of employing
cooks in the army was inaugurated. 1t
may De remarked that few of the old
regular officers approve of this plan.
General Weston has the utmost con-
tempt for 1t, and says that such at
taches are unnecessary. He declares
he never saw regular regiment that
needed professional cook, and seemed
to think that there was no room for
them in the army Other officers are
useful for service with volunteer regi-
ments where the men are not accus-
toned to roughing Il.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
SOME OF ARCHERS OBSERVA-
TIONS.

William Archer contributes to the
Pail Mall Magazine paper containing
his reflections on the attitude of north
and south, as noted by him during his
visit in this country last spring. He
notes the fact that Americans were
gushing over the sick Kipling and
crowding him with adulation at the
time when he was standing on the
steps of the capitol at Washington re-
flecting upon the burning of the old
capitol by British Tommy Atkinses in
1912. Mr.. Archer found that the Span
ish war has done great deal to bring
north and south together" He
sketches the period of the war and the
post-bellum reconstruction period and
the bitterness of the southern feeling
and the gradual healing of the wound
after the conciliatory administration OF
President Hayes, and now the material
prosperity of the south has done much
to wipe out ranking animosities and
the unreconstructed rebels are not very
numerous. There is more mutual COM
anu lluOudl oPPlNSAhSAOh'
The Spanish war, too, Mr.. Archer
thinks, deposed the civil war from its
position as the last event of great ex-
ternal picturesqueness in the national
history. Mr.. Archer notes that the
south is very proud and the older gen.
Grafton is a little inclined to resent
what it regards as the "condescending'
advances of the north. These old fell
lows say the south was sighted in the
actual conduct of the Spanish war and
southern regiments and officers were
kept in the back ground which is
absurd. Many regiments north and
south were not needed and there was
no sighting at all of either officers
or men. General Lee and General
Wheeler certainly are conspicuous in
stances of the utilization of southern
talent. Mr.. Archer reviews the
changes brought about by the war for
the union-war for unity against null
tiplicity, and unity conquered and will
stay. He thinks this fact has immense
international significance and that the
day will come when Vicksburg and
Gettysburg will be "names of larger
historic import than Waterloo or Sc
dam Mr. Archer. in conclusion, hints
at the significance of common Ian
guage dominant in the British empire
and in the United States, which sug-
gests the possibility of federation. New
York: Astor Court building.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
WAKING GRANDMA.

Mamma said, Little one, go and see
If grandmother's ready to come to
tea
! knew | mustn't disturb her, so
| stepped so gently along tiptoe,
And stood moment to take a peep
And there was grandmother fast
asleep.
knew 1t was time for her to wake;
/ thought I'd give her a little shake,
Or tap at her door, or softly CALL
But | hadn't the heart for that at all
She looked SO sweet and so quiet there,
Lying back in her high armchair,
With her dear white hair and a little
smile
That means She's loving you all tho
while"
| didn't make speck of noise;
| knew she was dreaming OF little boys
And girls who lived with her long ago,
And then went to Heaven-she had
told me so.
| went up close and didn't speak
ChN WI " bhb save htl Oh tue Cutoh
The softest bit of a little kiss,
Just In whisper, and then said this:
Grandma, dear, it's time for tea"
She opened her eyes and looked at me
And said: why, pet, have just now
dreamed
Of little angel who came and seemed
TO kiss me lovingly on my face
She pointed right at the very place
never told her Twas only me-
/ took her hand and went to tea.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
DO YOU KNOW

That palm oil is the best and cheap
est corn cure?
ink stains from colored goods?
That lavender oil rubbed on the face
prevents insect biting?
That the use of dental floss prevents
the teeth decaying?
That orris root and powdered soap
makes the best tooth wash?
That simple massage prevents bald
ness?
That the smallest wound should be
washed with warm water and carbolic
acid?
That five minutes rest guards
against nervous prostration, since a
stitch in time?-Ladies' World.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24

ute and accurate control of the engi-
neer, who stands above the motor. On
the platform at one end of the tank are
two models of future ships awaiting a
Toy model on exhibition in the CORR
doSs of the navy department, for in
stea% OF being or feet long like
thenl- these are II to 20 feet long, OF
on scale of one inch to a foot. They
are constructed in the finest style OF
the cabineS -maker's art, of matched
cedar, highN Vanished, to insure a
speedy passage through the water.
In foreign tanks, boats are made OF
parafine.) During the test these boats
are so heavily ballasfed, SO as to make
them draw as much water in proper
ton as will the ships okwhich they are
the prototypes when laden with armor,
guns and equipments. TIN engineer
in charge will be provid on the
travelling carriage which rs the
boats with delicate machihrvN for
measuring their speed weight, Nm the
various dynamic forces involved; NSnd
submarine waterpipes are arranged TO
roughen the surface of the tank so as
to give an approximate imitation of a
storm at sea.-Leslies Weekly.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
LOOKING FOR A REST.

Excuse me" said the stranger on a
hot July Sunday to the distinguished
rhser, ''but is this the Church of the
Heavenly Rest?"
"No." replied the usher. that's just
around the corner but you can sleeT
here every bit as comfortably as YOU
can there"
So the stranger entered. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
ADMIRAL sCHLEY WON THE GIRL
The Renaissance of a Denver MAJ
Who Wanted Her Too.

Unknown to Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley, who will honor Denver with a
visit, there is prominent office holder
uepf Denver who will feel like extending
kpuble congratulations no the brave
yal hero. In the younger days of
ott'' Schley, as he was called by his
mate friends, love troubles came to
as they did to many young grad
Is Of the naval academy at Annap-
Oils. Schley was never recognized
as persistent suitor and how he man
aged to win the hand of pretty Annie
Franklin of Annapolis is still mys-
terry of the Office ho-uer, who believes
himself to have been a favorite with
the young lady.
Schley through his associations at
Annapolis, grew to know the promi-
nent families in that portion of Mary
land very we'll There were several
OF. the Franklin girls said the office
holder and disappointed lover of days
ago, ''and they were all pretty. Miss
Annie, whom the young naval lieuten-
ant won for his wife, was the most
Charming of all the girls. | had
known her for years, and in her home
had been treated like one of the family.
! Modestly may say that I sought her
maud and would have been favorably
considered but for the presence of the
4young naval lieutenant. Scott" Schley
was fayorite then with all his class
Rates. Miss Franklin met him to-
? kher with all the girls of the sur
lding country. After her meeting
b the dashing young naval lieuten-
rny opportunities to induce Miss
kiln to become my wife waned,
in a few short weeks | was taught
eny world in that direction was
all brightness. Miss Franklin
lied the lieutenant and ! took a
ley to the southern part of the
Cuba proved an unhealthy
me, and after year l re-
~. -States but gave Annap-
wide berth.
eafse to congratu-
6ey. He won from me
- WOI6H Ou cd1 III anu HOS
Hdenll, Zstrated in his career that he was
worthy of her. l have watched him
closely from the time he received his
appointment. Every advancement
made by him was a pleasure to me be
< cause | felt sure that it would carry
Miss Franklin one step further for
ward in life. | kept a close watch on
the career of the man, and when he
4 was made commander of the cruiser
1{Baltimore felt that he was destined
20 become a great ero."-Denver
ws
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
nfE WIRELESS TELEGRAPH.

II u
The Jay the wireless felegEaph,
Tfewise folk.n their gratils81aSgon
Is - y cs Hertzian waves and~half. v
think, of Roentgen rays or argon;
They ak to US OF molecules,
n ,sevrrents, coils, and oscillation,
AID we might understand (poor fools,)
fJould they explain their explanation.
lie wireless telegraph they W 81
IThe rarests use of natures forces;
Their gods are all Marconis now,
And all their demigods are Morses.
And still its praises day by day
The press (that is, the wise folk
utters,
And in its figurative way,
ut takes the cake" the public NUT
ters.
Yet we are not surprised, my own,
1t cannot rouse us twain to wonder,
To long have We been glad and prone
To use it when we are asunder.
If table, ballroom, stairs, or street
Divide us, by the swans of Venus,
Fair wireless messages, my sweet,
Fast as Marconi's fly between us.
Oh, love, our wireless telegraph
(And what for lovers use is fitterY
Needs no machinery, no staff,
No batteries, bobbins, or transmitter.
When signals flash, love, from our eyes,
Swift eloquent, yet unsupported
There should the wise folk recognize
The wireless telegraph perfected
Pail Mall Gazette.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
FOR MOTHERS ESPECIALLY.

The sixth ward w. c. r. Y. will hold
a mothsBr' meeting at Pilgrim chapel
neS'dr.s = AZ at p. m. Mrs. NJ. A. b.
Sfutc9 speaker Of equal ability,
wilar,, he meeting. All who are
int h Temperance are invited,
part - vi.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
A BRIDES VIOLET WREATH.

knew a girl, a lovely girl in all
ways, who, when she was married, es-
chewed the conventional bride roses
and carried a bouquet OF her much
loved blossoms. yiolets. A slender
wreath VI the same bound the snowy
veil on hen fair head. To carry out
the effect tf4 bridesmaids wore violet
hats and the decorations everywhere
were in yioictt, purple ribbons even
spanning the khurch aisles to LET the
bridal party ipass. The effect was
beautiful and Unusual. Chicago Times-
Herald.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24
rs GREAT TESTING TANK.


A che great navy yard in Wash
ington, d. c.. is singular building
5irecently constructed over tank or
basin, in which are to be towed
~ through the water in miniature mod
Dnsoieated battle-ships. 1t is a
ystal roof go feet
a basin. and its exterior of
s6immering white gives it some re-
semblance to the buildings Of the Col
umbian exposition IT is generation
since the first experimental tank was
-built in England, but it was found so
Amitful in suggestions and demon
nations for the benefit of the navy
f1nnxsia. and France shortly fol-
6nmicans will be glad
ak, just completed
kurated. is the
hat the equip
ouch test OF
They bear nile resemUhnce to the
ls midget more elaborate and complete
tban ever before installed anywhere
The interior OF the building is novel
IN its details. The tank is few feet
|ionnxpwer than the building,and some
SHORTER. ranging in depth from
Immediately above il
ross it's entire width, is 9
yelling crane or carriage
wheels which run on q
sh side of the building
of the tank. Thii
ehe model boats, and
d OF 20 miles al
Fed down TO speet
Fan hour. Ii is pro
city. and is under min
|| =,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-08-24

In the northwestern part OF LuzC
are the wild Gaddanes, who are also
strong native race. They wear the
hair down to their shoulders and pr
sent fine physical appearance. The
are armed with long, sharp spears, b.
some carry bows and arrows. Whit
they use with remarkable effect.
The Gaddanes are great tuft-hunte
and always take the scalps OF the
enemies who fall in battle A your
mans standing in his community
measured by the number of scalps
his possession. If he desires to win
girl, he presents her father win
number Of these trophies as a proof
his valor.
The half-civilized IgorTote-Chine
are a mixed tribe Of the province
Pangasinan, in Luzon. They are ha
civilized and have probably given mo
aid to the insurgents than any of Il
other savage tribes in the interiC
They are descended from the Chine
pirates whom the celebrated buccane'
Li-ma-hong, left behind him when
was expelled from the colony in IS
They combine the shrewdness Of
Chinaman with the fierceness of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
PHILIPPINE COMMISSION
Members Will Make a Preliminary
 Report This Week.

Washington. Nov. 1.-The mem bers of the Philippine Commissions Admiral Dewey, Profs. Schurman and Worcester and Col Danby-will make a preliminary report to the president before the end of the week, and it is understood the report will be immediately given to the public This report will be prepared at the request of the president as result Of the conference between the presi- dent and the commission at the White House today. The president personally summoned the commis- sioners and an hour was spent in consultation during which he ex- plained the points he desired cover ed in the preliminary report. It may te weeks, possibly months, b. fole the complete report is ready.
 Prof. Schurman, who is president of the commission, said after the members left the White House that the report to be made this week would cover certain phases of ,he situation which the president desir- ed cleared up at this time. When asked if the report would touch up on the so-called Sulu treaty (the ar engagement made between Gen. Bates and the Sultan of Sulu), Prof. SchuFman repli d in the negative.
 That was purely military ar ran cement" said he, with which the commission had nothing to do ;
 Secretary Hay and secretary Root were present at the conference.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
Southwestern
 Telegraph and Telephone Go.
STREET FAIR AT FORDYCE.
Col. John G. Fletcher Scheduled for
 an Address Today.

FoRDYCE, Nov .1-Every body with his grandmother is here. Ii is the time of Fordyct's first street fair. The town has been turned over to the fair committee of whom Charles Mckee and Bruce Jones are the head and center. and they in turn have delivered the keys over te the exhib
 itors, show people, popcorn and lemonade vendors. erything K free and everybody is happy. School teachers and preachers have unbent themselves for the time being and can be seen visiting side. shows and tive-cent picture galleries. Tomor- row the announcement of the vari- ous awards on exhibits which are exceptionally fine n many of the de- partments, will be made and Col. John G. Fletcher is billed for an ad- dress, in addition to a repetition of tO-davs entertainment. To appre- ciate W hat is here it would have to be seen. To look in one direction the tents remind yon uf the street of all nations; in another it is SIS if Mckinley prosperity had really hit the country tquarely in the face.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
ATLANTA WILL B: EA FIFE
Great Reception Will Be Given Ad.
 miral schley Saturday.

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 2.-The re ceplion committee to arrange for the entertainment of Admiral Schley during his visit hero next Saturday and Sunday have completed the pro gram of events.
 Saturday morning the distinguish ed guest will visit Gov. Candlpr and be presented 10 the general assem. ply in joint session. The military parade in his honor will march through the streets and Admiral Schley and men oers oi the commit tee will go in carriages to the audi torlum at Piedmont park, where he will be welcomed by l5,000 people.
 sln the afternoon a luncheon will be given at the Piedmont Driving oIQo, and in the evening the Capital City club vii entertain him. Ad- n1ral Schley will be the guest of the Royal Arcanum on Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
POLICE COURT.

Police Court this morning was filled with spectators. prisoners and lawyers.
 There were several women iL the case. One of our esteemed letter carriers, Taylor Pattillo. was up be- fore Judge Brown charged with an offense. Lena Charleston, colored, who says she runs a boarding house on East Third Avenue, was present with her walters. Irene Moore aud Annie Hellums charged with run hing house contrary to the city laws. The city was represented by ciey attorney w. T. Young, while @r Fl R. c. Foster appeared f,r the defendants.
 Judge Brown will render hls ie eisian this afternoapl at i o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
SPECIAL JUDGE.
W F Coleman Elected to Sit in the
 speIlman Case.

The case of Jefferson county vs. o. NJ. Spellman being for money 3ne the county OH account of pris- oners orked on the convict farm of Spellmau, will be tried in circuit court t"day. Judge Grace has been disqualified. and in his place ". F. Coleman WAS elected to serve as speeial judge. It is said that Spell man will take change of venue. Judge w. ;. Hemingway, of Little Rock. appears for Spell nan, while Bridges X Woodrige represent the interests of Jefferson county.
 Later-In the ease If Jefferson county against Oscar Nj. Spellmaa tried this morning before Special Judge Coleman, Attorney fleming way for Spellman filed an affidavit asking change If venue to Dumas, Watson district, Dasha county. Ic was granted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02

any one who wishes to contribute to the relief of the destitute may send their contributions ta the ' M. c. A., and they will be properly distributed.
 Several new and improved lights have been placed throughout the building recently, and the rooms now present a more attractive and inviting appearance.
 At tle building can be found n comfortable, well-lighte1 reading room open to the public, which is we'll stocked with periodicals, mag azines and newspapers, which are among the leading papers in the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
ENCOURAGING REPORT
asnt Out From Negros Island-More
 Peaceful Than for Years,

Manila, Nov. T-Gen. Hughes, l9mmanding in the Yisayan district. as sent in an encouraging report. alesays the Island of Negr3s is now bore peaceful and orderly than for |Renty years. The planters are lqfsuing their business undisturbed lg the bands of brigands who had lng levied tlibute on them. fhe Enerieans have scattered the bri- EHds and propose to pursue them Entil they are eheetHally suppressed. H6en. Young's column entered Ca Anaara1, north of San Isidro. yes Nrday morning.
 |eol. Parker, wt,h two troops of 8e Fourth Cavalry, took posses ba of the deserted town, Capt. 8tson captured q telegraph opera "a and his escort, finding a tele. Hini t0 Aguinaldo from an insur- spt colonel. reporting that Gen. HWt0n was killed in a recent fight. 4i that his body had been sent to Haila. The operator added that Insurgents were approaching
 hga from Tarlac. Batson placed sscouts in ambush awaiting them. @ol. Hayes. with four troops of Fourth Cavalry. charged the
 F as of Talayera and Gobal, dls- ping l50 insurgents and pursuing sfn for three miles without any e. They captured two brass can q and a quantity of ammunition,
 Alling many H0tchkiss shells. ptain Batson took storehouse ? aQuantities of rice, sugar, corn ! forty bull cars.
 De British steamer Lebuan, of ng Kong. 800 tons. with a prize
 K iron. the United States gull
 q Castine on board, has arrived
 E She was captured while run
 K the blockade of Zamboanga.
 had unloaded her cargo of m r.
 hdise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
ID HOUSTON.
The Cotton Belt Will Secure New
 Trackage.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 31.-The Repub- lie cores gondent today learned that
 an important deal of the St. Louis Southwestern railroad has progressed fo point where minor details only are to be arranged.
 This IS the entry of the Cotton Belt into Houston to be mplish- e1 in one of two ways; First, the leasing of the Houston, East aud West Texas railway, between Llf- kin and Houston; or, second, the purchase of the latter road outright from the Biairs. In ease the Hous- ton, East and West Texas is ae- quired by purchase, the Main line os the Cotton Belt will be via Shreve- port, and the general offices Vil! he nov ed from their present location in Tyler to either Dallas or Ho ns- ton. Having secured an entry into Houston, the Cotton Belt will reach Galveston over the Galveston, Houston and Henderson. This deal the Cotton Belt people have been trying to consummate for a long time. Cotton Belt trains, it is predicted in Dallas, will be running into Houston and Galveston by January l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-02
 . Y. M. c. A. NEWS.

Mkt week promises 10 ba the gala week for the Association. The John Thomas Concert Company is billed for the 9th. and large crowd is ex- pected to greet this famous aggre. gation artists.
 On the following Thursday. the first reception of the season will be rendered the members and friends. :. The Ladies Auxiliary and the Girls Aid are perfectiug arrangements and the reception promises to mark an epoch in the social depart gent of the local Association.
 The auditorium and gymnasium will be gaIly aud elaborately decor aten, and will present q beautiful appearance. .splendii prograhl will be repdered and choice refresh ments are to be served. Tue mem bers and friends are invited.
 On Friday the Mendelssohn Male Quartette, one of the star attrac- of it's kind in the country, will be here. pll .ef the attractions viii begin promptly at 8:SO o'clock.
 Many eases rf distress among the poor are being reported da1lg, and