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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

DIR. Reynolds, the health commissioner
of Chicago, shows by comparative figures
Of mortality that the average duration
Of life in that city has more than dou-
bled in a single generation. In 1869 the
average years for the total number of
decedents were 1879 In 1898 they. were
29.4. The figures of the population show
that with an average annual death rate
of 14.4 to the thousand from 1894 to
1893, compared with the ratio of 40.6
to the thousand between 1915 and 1854,
there has been saving of more than
10000 lives year out of the average
population of the last five years. This
condition, it is pointed out, is better
than the showing for England and Wales
which was made during the Victorian
jubilee in 1897. Besides this increase of
life, is a reduction in the proportion of
infant mortality to the total mortality
Under one year the reduction is 80 per
cent; between one and two years, Sc
per cent; between two and FIVE years,
45 per cent. If Chicago's drainage canal
does what is hoped from it, there ought
to be further improvement in this way.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11
Pigeon English for Wa"

Announcement of the change of Col. S
s. Sumner from the American legation
at London TO Pekin, China, recalls an
amusing incident of the days when Col
Sumner was in command of Fort Myer.
near Washington. Upon an occasion of
ceremony at the fort Il number of guests
were invited, their entertainment being
intrustcd TO the commanding officer
Among those who accepted the invita-
ton 10 be present was Minister WI Of
the Chinese legation who came in full
court dress TO do honor IL his host Col
Sumner espcd the distinguished visitor
and eXcusing himself to party Of
friends he sought out Minister Wu with
the intention of being particularly agree
able aud entertaining. In order 10 do
this the brave colonel mustered all his
knowledge of the Chinese language.
which was Of the variety known among
Celestials as pigeon English" emb,l-
lished with ''muchecS" and ''vcliccs."
Leading his guest to the big bowl of
punch which was ConSpicuouSly dis
played in the dining room. Col. Sumner
pointed TO the contents and hesought WI
10 try glass. ''Muchec goodee." said
Col. Sumner. champagne pan heC--
take plentcc." There was Il suspicion Of
Il smile about the face uf the Chinese
minister. hut he restrained himself and
sc.cmnly drank glass Of the punch
"itavec mcrcc,' eutrcatcd Col. Sumner.
NO hutttc: Wuchee 1oadec' "Tnar il
good pun, h. Col. sumner" replied the
Chinese minister in the bcSt Eug.ish inn
atjnable. "and I will trouble Won for an
either glass OF II, Col. SIMMER Tells this
rs 4 good story an himself and il r'adr
Minister Wu and the commander az Fort
NyCg Cca1 friends fer }it1
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake has long
been n summer resident of Point o
Woods, Long Island, where Margaret
Fuller Ossoli was lost with her husband
and child in the wreck of the vessel in
which they sailed from Italy. Mrs.
Blake has organized movement for the
erection of Margaret Fuller memorial,
at Point o Woods. in the form of a
public library and reading ROOM How
much more practical and sensible this
than shaft or statue would have
been! There can be no better memorials
of the dead than those which minister to
the comfort of the living.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11
a FAMOUS MISSIONARY TO CHINA.

watching the bay. In the distance lit
tie steamer could be seen churning it's
way out of port.
That's the Gibel Musa. said Ted
suddenly. "Drysdale's ON board. He
suddenly applied for a fortnight's leave
and has gone boar hunting in Morocco.
| couldn't see him, so had to leave a let
ter explaining things"
Explaining what?' asked Beryl quick
''Oh, he happens to be the man l owe
the money to-that's alr'
She remained perfectly still Then the
meaning Of the thing came home to her.
Six months later, Drysdales leave came
around, and he found himself in London
again. One night he went to a dance
given by an old friend of his. He had
never cared much for functions of this
KIND, ne cared less now, and as he stood
watching the crowded room feeling of
WEAKNESS crept over him. and he found
himself wishing that he had elected to
spend his leave elsewhere than in Lon
don. His hostess crossed the room to
him.
You must really let me introduce you
to some nice people,"
He suffered himself to be led to the
other end of the room. Mrs. Vavasour
stopped in front of a couple of girls who
were standing chatting together
Drysdale gave a slight start, but in
stantly recovered himself. Standing be-
fore him was Beryl Falkiner. Her eyes
met his, and he saw her change color.
Mrs. Vavasour introduced them, then
turned away.
Neither spoke for moment The music
~fur the next dance started, and young
ster came to claim Beryl Drysdale
pulled himself together. and made the
stereotyped request.
She gave him her programme. He
hastily scrubbed something on it.
Il have taken the next!'' he said.
lie made his way out to n balcony.
The blood seemed TO dance through his
veins. He had met her again-was going
TO dance with her. What would she say
to him?
lie re-entered the ballroom and found
her 4 thrill went through him as lac
felt her arm resting on his They took
a few turns, and then their eyes met and
she smiled.
Il want to talk-to thank your she
whispered.
They stopped dancing. and he led her
out to the balcony. They did not speak
for a second. Then she turned and laid
hand lightly on his arm.
Il found il out month ago." she said,
even though you meant it 10 be kept Sc
cret. There's not another man in the
world would have done itr'
1T was nothing" he replied. II was
of my money which was in consols, and
invested it N your fathers firm. l now
get four per cent instead of three and
three-quarters.
THAT is your way of putting it!' she
exclaimed. You saved him from ruin
and disgrace-enabled him TO resume his
old position, How can | ever thank
youY'
1T was only reparation." he said
"Never in my life have | felt such 4
Backyard as | did that morning al
Alameda Ever since the thought of a
card has sickened me.'
Il was very hard-very cruel.' she
murmurcd.
He looked at her intently. He saw a
swift wave of color sweep her check
Then her eyes slowly lifted and met his
Suddenly he bent forward, and caught
hold of her hand.
I'm gambling again. he cried Gam
bling for love"'
He looked entreatingly at her. He
saw her lips smilingly frame an answer.
The gambler had won.-Maiuly About
| pepplc
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

Rabbits is Insects.

Miss. You can't bring dogs into the
ear said the street car conductor TO q
young woman who tenderly held a wrig-
Cling little object wrapped up in a
shawl. "'Tain't dog snapped the
young woman, and the discounted con
ductor retreated to the rear platform
amid general litter. He studied the
case for few minutes, and then, re
turning to the young woman. said
Miss. you can't bring cats In neither.
faint cat" said the young woman:
Its a rabbit" and the long ears emerged
in confirmation of her assertion The
conductor looked puzzled for moment
and then said: well. according to the
rules of the company, dogs is dogs and
cats is dogs; but rabbits is insects; so Il
can STAY"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

ing amazement, interest and praise.
They are then convinced that We have
means to bring the finest of last seasons
apples from the different provinces of
Canada and to exhibit them in perfect
condition at this time of year. The ex-
cellence of the natural fruit and the
working reality of the modern Canadian
cold-storage plant are quite contrast to
the numerous shams that are to be found
all over the grounds, even the exhibits of
the most important countries.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11
Modern Church Music.

The bigotry which has piously shut tn.
best music out of the church is SurylYa
of that asceticism which nipped. Ike !
killing frost. everything yerual in the r1
Egious life. But rs the rigors Of biEotE.
have softened in the growing warmth
general enlightenment, and the love az.
culture of music have steadily advance
the church has quietly dropped its o..
methods. and has unconsciouSlT takrL %.
She new. until today it may he truthtn 3
said that the best music of the word j.
laid under tribute for church services -
Harper's Magazine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

The highest point reached in the gold
production of the United States during
the days of the California excitement
was $65,000,000, in 1858. 1t appears
from the report OF the chief of the Blu
reau of Statistics that last year the gold
output of the mines of the United States
was $72, 100000 The business of min.
ing for gold is now conducted in this
country with almost as much certainty
rs Mnll-hnrinn
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

Summer weather has not reduced the
imaginative power of the reporter of
Binghampton, N. Y, who has sent out
story in regard to fire in a peat sec
ton that roasted entire patches of grow
ing potatoes and helped make things easy
for camn commissioners
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

Last year the inventor of the Maxim
gun wrote that gunpowder was originally
used in war by the Chinese, not for the
purpose of hurting projectiles, but to
make great noise, sputtering and smoke,
for the purpose of intimidating the enc
my. COnsul-General Goodnow has report
ed that the firecrackers now used at eel
ebrations were once used to brighten
away evil spirits.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

Here is notable instance of municipal
contraction instead of expansion. The
aggregate area of Fort Scott, Kas., in
Guiding the city proper and all additions,
has been reduced almost one-half by the
throwing off of nearly all of the old
boom additions of 1SS5-SS. The extent
of the fictitious boom is illustrated by
the fact that the exclusion of two-ffths
of the city will throw ont about POO
people out Of the city limits and will dc
prive the municipality of but $44S of
city taxes. The city engineer has recon-
mended that sixteen additions be thrown
out IN order to avoid the expense of keep
lng up the streets and bridges in them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

The killing of Humbert may have been
the outcome of a definite Anarchist plot.
or it may not. Tie probability is, how
ever, that a great many Anarchist
groups which are making much of the
opportunity for morbid sensationalism
and mysterious innuendo We're among the
most surprised people in the world when
the news of the cowardly murder came
over the wires
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

The Zionists who were dipped in blue
ing at Mansfield, Ohio, will probably
hereafter measure peoples artistic tenn
permanent before they set up their prose
lyting establishments,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

In putting down the instruction in
Colombia, the government of that repub-
lie has simply paved the way for another
rebellion. Governmental infelicity 10
chronic in Central America.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

The fool and his cigarette are to blame
for the fatal artillery accident ct Spring
field, ILL.,, and the fool probably escaped.
If he wore uniform, the National
Guardsmen should make an example Of
him
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

The Kentucky distillers who are to meet
at an early day to discuss a proposition
to limit the output of whisky can get
some pointers Of value from the Won
ans Christian Temperance Union.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11
WateIpirc Cannon.

Three curious waterpipc cannon, which
were actually used by the Filipinos
against the Americans in the campaign
on the island Of Lueon. have just been
lcut 10 the museum ot the Royal United
service institution. The exterior surfaces
q the improvjSed guns are hound with
hemp. Guaranteed wire and telegraph
v.t~c
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

No, Ii Hung Chang viii not figure in
history as 1.-THE great Hung" He will
figure in history as the great unhung.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

If the Sultan were committed to the
policy of paying his just debts, he
wouldn't have so much ready cash for
the purchase Of Krupp guns.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

The verdict in the Jester case shows
how hard it is to convict a man Of a
capital crime when the evidence is pure
ly circumstantial.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

Nobody will dispute Minister Wu's dec
laration that Chinese methods are diff
ferent from ours.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11
Zine tIarlar.

ne'aaua hay is the finest natural bar.
lor IN South Africa. Il has a length of
le1ftE seventy miles from north "a
'o"ih ana 7 width varying from sixteen
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-08-11

Mustard used o. lc eaten whole in
stead of in the form Of paste madc from
mustard -four.
The age-herald., 1900-11-21
SAD INCIDENT IN
 A DISSIPATED LIFE
Unfortunate Woman Suffering from the Ravages of Typhoid Fever Sent to
 the County Poor House.

The ambulance from the county aims house stopped In Twentieth street near Fourth alley yesterday afternoon, and quite a crowd of curious onlookers gathered to see a pale and emacated woman placed in the cumbersome vehicle The unfortunate woman had been brought down one flight of stairs in a rocking chair, and while wrapped in an old quilt she sat on the edge of the sidewalk and curiously watched the crowd around her. Two strong men, with the assistance of depraved- looking wom- an, finally lifted her into the wagon, and the old ambulance, which very much re- sembles merchants delivery wagon, was slowly driven away to the poorhouse.
 The woman's name is Mamie Redmond and the ravages of typhoid fever have played havoc with her constitution. As she sat on the sidewalk her large eyes gleamed with peculiar look, and she was evidently hot fully conscious of what was taking place.
 From the woman who had brought her down the steps the story of Mamie's life was learned. She came from honest pa- rentage. but several years ago she fell from the path of true womanhood and gradually drifted into a life of dissipation. Some time ago she came to Birmingham and took up her abode in house where virtue Is summed. Without friends and money she fell a-Yictim to fever and was sent to charity hospital. During delirious periods the nature of her walk in life be- came apparent, and she used such violent and unwomanly language that she had to be taken back to the house whence she came. Here she lay a cot and moaned piteously for strong drink. She would beg of strangers, and the proprietress says she was compelled to send her away The unfortunate woman is now without money or friends, and will find a hollow life of wine and song reflected in the bare walls of the poorhouse
The age-herald., 1900-11-21
B|G B|RM|NGHAM'S
 POSTAL BUSINESS
Remarkable Growth of the City is ShoWn-Increase in the
 Special Deliveries

Another evidence that Birmingham is an : up-to-date and cosmopolitan city is taken from the Detroit Postal News statement of the Sunday special delivery postal hours in the leading cities.
 Out of the sixty-six principal postofflces of the United States, the Birmingham post office gives longer and better Sunday special delivery service than any, with the excep- tion of eight others, whose hours are the same.
 The hours in Birmingham are from a. m. to Il D. m., the same as in New York and Washington. The hours in Mobile are from a. m. to Il a. m four hours. Mont gemery is not in the list of the 66 cities. The growth of the special delivery sys- tenn in Birmingham indicates the growth of the city. When Postmaster Hughes took charge Of the office there was no special delivery messenger kept there. Now three messengers are employed and the office Is delivering from 1000 to 1900 special letters monthly and is dispatchng1 about the same number.
 The average time of delivery of special letters after they are received at the of- flee, is 15 minutes. This is a remarkably good record, and speaks we'll for Postmas- ter Hughes administrative ability.
 The Birmingham postoffice is constantly putting in additional letter boxes through out the city. A number have been recently put up, and the business gives every indi- j cation of requiring still further -addl- tionS.
The age-herald., 1900-11-21
SPOT COTTON GOES HIGHER.
Large Receipts Yesterday and Prices
 Very Firm.

Birminghams cotton market was active yesterday. Receipts were large and prices were upward. On Monday the closing price for good middling was 91ac. On yes terday early in the day a few bales sold for 7-16 but the market was too strorg for that price and before noon it was bringing 91Ac and 1t closed firm at ' 9-16c- spot cash. Merchants who settled in trade paid 9%c for good middling.
 The prevailing idea in Birmingham is that even if the market should weaken in the next few days 1Oc cotton will be in evidence before Christmas.
The age-herald., 1900-11-21
PRATT CITY AND
 HER WATER WORKS
Plant Has Been Completed and
 Practical Test Made
BELONGS TO MUNICIPALITY
VIII Probably be Turned Over by Con- tractors in a Few Days-Other Items of Interest from the
 Busy Little City.

Pratt City, November 20.-(Speeial. )-The city water works plant has been completed and practical test has been made by tho contractors Water without the action ot the pumps was thrown some distance over the city hall, and much satisfaction is evnced by the citizens who witnessed tho test.
 One of the pumps was started Saturday and the reservoir and stand pipe are al- ready filled. This pump forces the water from a well 354 feet deep, while there Is another pump ready for operation which is used in a we'll 25S feet deep Air is the power used to lift the water from the wells to the reservoir. This reservoir has ca- pacity of 125,OOO gallons. From this the water Is pumped into a standpipe 100 feet high by two pumps at the rate of 39 gall Ions per minute each. The standpipe con- tains when filled 4,710 gallons, and has a 12-foot drain. It required three hours to fill the standpipe after the pumps started to working yesterday.
 Three miles of main pipe have been laid to supply the town, and thirty-six fire plugs have been put in. The entire plant Is now practically ready for an inspection
  ham and c. H. ohme of Pratt City, who will represent Pratt City in accepting or rejecting the work from the contractors, J. P. Mills & Co. of Chicago.
 The appropriation of $25,000 by the City Council will more than cover the cost of the plant Alber and Byrne engineered the work, while c. H. Ohme was given the sI- pervision of carrying out the plans.
 The hose and reel and all necessary ap- pliances for the ciry's fire department ar rived today.
 The regular meeting of the Tuesday Ev- ening Club will be held this evening at the hospitable home of MT. and Mrs Job Gourg. The subject will be Southern Literature BefoEe and After the War;" and "The Effects of the War on Literature in the South"
 The mission now at St. Catherine S Church has commenced under the most favorable auspices, the attendance since Sunday being even larger than was antic- irated.
 MT. and Mrs. P. F. Kennedy, who were recently married here, will return to-mor- row and immediately begin housekeeping on East Highlands.
 
 mans Club a committee was appointed to confer with the management of the Public Library on the subject of keeping the li- brary doors open during the winter even ings for the benedt of the workingmen, the members of the club volunteering to serve as librarians, two or three evenings of each week.
 T. T. Hamblin received the Protection Degree at the regular meeting of the regular meeting of the Woodman of the World held last night.
 Mrs. Frank-Holt returned to her home in Ensley to-day after spending the sum- mer in Asheville N. c. Mrs Holt's friends will be glad to learn of her im- proved health.
 Miss Mary Gillen, of Bessemer who has been the guest of Mrs. James A. Kirk for several days, returned to her home to-day.
The age-herald., 1900-11-21
Law Firm Dissolved.

Col. w. H. Denson and James L. Tanner, who have practiced law under the firm name of Denson & Tanner, have dissolved partnership. MT. Tanner, who has risen to prominent place at the bar since his coming to Bir- mingham several years ago, will move to the Chalifoux building, where he will take .the suite of rooms new occupied by w. P. Pinckard.
 Colonel Denson will retain his present office at 2021a First avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-11-21
Are you a cigar epicuree
 Try a Texie. v
STRANGERS
 IN THE CITY m A D D ATNmT~0 .

That the Metropolitan Cafe. near Union Depot, is now open ready to serve you. Paul Gil ardoni is there giving special attention 10 the culinary de- partment, and will make the BEST, and it is the PRETTI- EST Restaurant in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-11-21
w. H.. Carney Resiuns.

W. H. Carney, who has been an assistant in the Union Ticket office for the past year or two, has resigned and will go to the southwest for the benefit of his health. MT. Carney has made a very able assistant, and 1t is with regret that his associates and friends see him sever his connection with the office with which he has so long been identified.
The age-herald., 1900-11-21
ANInroRrANT DIFFERENCE

To make 1t apparent to thousands who think themselves i'll, that they are not af- flicted with any disease, but that the sys- tenn simply needs cleansing, is to bring comfort home to their hearts, as a costive condition is easily cured by using Syrup~ef Figs. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, only. and sold by all druggists.