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Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20

pean women ride astrlde. In this rcs
epect the aborigines OF east Africa, Of
course, took the initiative long ago.
Their white sisters, wno saw how free
and untrammcled aBtride riding was.
discarded the long. clumsy skirt and
donned bloomers. Frau Won Liebert
did not care fig for public opinion In
Berlin and pursued her fnvorite sport
In her own way, not divinng that her
action would cause such adverse COM
ment. II Is believed that the kaiser
has heard of 1t and has had a word or
two with Major General Won Liebert
In private audience. But neither the
Will of the kaiser nor the entrcaties OF
her husband seemed to have had the
desired effect. Frau Won Liebat still
rides astride in tho Thicrgarten.
As the governor Is immensely
wealthy and as both he and his young
wife are very popular in the colonies,
they can afford to snap their fingers
both at the kaiser and the Berlin pub
iic The governor of German east Az
frica is an important parsonage, for
the colonies on the Indian ocean are
iH'r'aslnS udlly III importance, III ter
ritory, products and commerce. The
kaisers colonial ambitions demand in
the German colonies the best men shall
be kept in the right places, and "a
Drawer, more faithful servant of the
fathcrland than Governor Won Liebert
cannot be found He has made won
derful city out of Dar-es -Salaam from
primitive, dirty little native village.
The town is modern in all respects.
II has broad, wcll-paycd streets and all
OF the thorcughfares are lined by rows
OF beautiful shade trees, SO necessary
In tropical cities. A sewerage system
OF the most approved order has been
introduced and the harbor thoroughly
improved. All along the shore were
extensive deep marshes, whose exhala-
tons spread fever in the German
colony. As soon as the governor ar
rived In Dar-es Salaam the draining
OF these plague spots and the widen
ing and perfccting OF the harbor was
his first work, and now the city Ii de
yeloping wonderfully from year to
year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20

dollars as the Spots had with them,
and 1t was out of the question.
wouldn't this do?" asked the
Three-Spot, with a considerable tender
ness In his tones that was unusual.
as he took up toy horse and sulky.
Yes, sor," said the boy, and one
purchase was made.
The next boy was satisfied with a
harvesting machine and the biggest
wanted "A drum, not being able to get
the fire engine. Then he set eyes on
poliCeman's uniform which he
thought would be fine But his broth
or scorned policemans uniform
when you don't get no club" and the
other dropped the idea and took the
drum. There was very little difficulty
in picking out the little girls doll
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20
Rosie rGIiicofT Tur6cn.

rosie wilcox was "A little girl of ~
JeafS. She lived with her parents on
'hrIity farm in the Mississippi val
ley. She had one turkey of which she
thought great deal. He had ALWAYS
been very tame and was a great pet
with all the children who lived ON the
surrounding farms His name was
brnn2ie. Rosie named all of her pets.
according to their most striking fea-
ture and his color was bronze. As all
MI. Wilcox's turkeys were young,
Rosie never feared for hers.
One d2y near Christmas MIR Wilcor
said
m ruthcr sorry, little one, but I'm
a gOntcr sell yer turkey next week"
Rosie was dumfounded, and her
father. seeing the panied expression on
her face turned away.
"hrn Rosie had partially recovered
her senses she sat down on the bottom
THhG OF the Ladder that led to the gra-
nary and thought. At last a bright
thought struck her. She would sell
hin to Farmer Max. She knew he
would take good care Of him, as he was
making collection OF beautiful
fowls OF all kinds. and was not Bron2ie
beautiful Certainly.
Arriving at this conclusion, which
greatly Cunfortod her, she got up and
walked slowly toward the house.
where mamma had been calling her
for at least 10 minutes. Next morn
Ing after a troubled night, Rosie arose,
ana dressing quickly. hurried down the
road with her turkey. She paused In
front Of the large white farm house
to recover her breath. and then went
on TO the barns. whore she saw the
farmer milking his cows. He was very
glad to take the turkey and promised
Rosie good price for him.
Mr., Wilcox did not see his daughter
until that noon. when he said:
Yer turkey didn't like his new
home, so he come a-trottin' inter the
yard 'safternOOn s though he owned
the whole world"
Rosie could have cried. but she only
hung her head.
Never mind, Rosie" said her faith
er, IL guess yer two good friends fer
sure. and | guess. too. that / won't
part you"
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20

without word to his fellows. left the
barracks and headed for the stables.
AS he passed the door of the commits
sary the Colonel came out and met
him face to face. Tiernan's hand went
to his cap in rigid salute.
Good morning, Sergeant" said
Colonel Blake. The old title slipped
out naturally.
Private Herman. sir, now" was
the answer in tone that implied it
would be pleasure to add, Thanks
20 you"
AS you will, Herman where are
you going?"
I'm an old guard post; I've walked
post all night and I'm going to ride
over to Miles City, sir"
Are you going to drink today, SER
geant?"-the title again.
Private, sir; | don't know: there's
not many that care"
Tlernan. we've sOldiered in the
same command for nearly thirty years.
Yours was growing fault. A deep
interest and liking sometimes moves
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20

Herman rode past the scattered out
lying shacks, and reaching the hears
Of the place made straight for the bar
Of the Jolly Trooper" He called for
brandy, filled the glass. raised it. and
then as IL mirrored in its contents he
read the words. i've known the
chevron and the plain sleeve to do the
trick as well" Herman put the liquor
back on the bar, paid for it. and turn
cd FOR the door, Then the thought of
the gibes of the recruits came into his
mind like a knife. He turned to the
bar again. touched the glass. dropped
1t and then said sharply: Give me a
bottle OF brandy" He took the flask
outside and put il In his saddle bag
Thus far he had kept the letter of his
word.
Herman headed Joe Hooker FOR the
railroad station. The wind was sough-
Ing along in a way which the expert
enced trooper knew presaged bliz-
zard At the station platform Herman
found the post ambulance. The driver
said that he had been sent over to
meet Colonel Blakes sister. Mrs. Car
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20
4 CbrfSfmos Courfsbfp.
tied my stocking to a string
4.

l tied my stocking to a string
And lowered II down outside,
Was | expecting anything?
Well. somehow | thought a golden ripe
such exquisite joy to me would bring;
This much | will confds.
dreamed all night that a nelghbor
boy
Came over the tracklsss snow:
His face ablaze with love-lit 10y.
And he held in his hand pretty toy.
Which he softly dropped into my de-
coy.
Then back through the night did 60.
Next morning when the rooster crew,
! awoke with sudden start:
! seized the string and my stocking
drew
Up from below, and the window
through:
And there beheld my presents--two,
ring and a candy heart.
And the message said, IF you wear
this ring,
And accept this heart OF mine.
When you 60 to church this evening.
And rise to your feet at the opening.
Hold your hymn book when you sing
So that the ring will shine"
| looked out over the broken snow.
All a-tremble | must confess;
! recognize each hob-nail shoe.
Over the fields where the footsteps
go.
Shall | wear this ring? Ny lips said
NO."
But my heart was whispering "Yes,"
As we sat in the church let him see
a CLINT Of that golden band;
And in the starlight he walked with
me
Over the snow, and so close walked we
That none the wiser will ever be
Eow often he squeezed-my hand.
Zelda Radoona.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20

And sure enough, there were four
poorly clad, cold!ooking little urchins.
three little boys and a girl somewhat
larger, gazing as earnestly at the gay
things within as IL they were priceless
jewels. We crossed the street and
came near to them from behind.
Oh, look at that fire engine" the
biggest boy was saying, and the 9TH
ers were pointing out so many things
that they were all talking at once.
What are you going to get for
Christmas" asked the Three-Spot OF
the littliest one. The lad glanced up,
smiled. and looked into the window
again without speaking. The question
was repeated.
i-don't-know," came the answer
slowly and softly.
We'll. what would you like to get
for Christmas?"
The little one smiled and looked
hard into the window again without
answering.
Finally he whispered softly, "A
horse"
And what would you like, my lit
lie mann asked the Two-Spot OF the
next largest boy. This boy had beau
tiful big brown eyes and a clean face,
though evidently plnched by hunger.
"A hook and ladder" was the an
swer
And the third wanted a fire engine
and the little girl would like to get a
doll. So the Spots took the covey in
tow and led them into the entrance of
the big building, where the crowds
were surglng to and fro, and the
elevator took the whole party to the
floor where toys were dispensed to
purchasers. Then the march up tho
long aisles between tables cove
with bright and tempting things wai
begun. until the horse" department
was reached. The littliest one was
hanging on to the Two-Spot's thumb |
with a grip that made sure he was
mt going to lose the chance. unless the
thumb gave way.
'Oh, gimme that" exclaimed the
biggest boy. pointing to a fire engine
with real hose. But II cost e. many
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20
RIDER SHOCKSBER
FRAU Won LiEBERT ASTRiDE
ON HORSEBACK.
She IL tho Young wife OF tho Governor
of German East Afrlca--Ha:cs Con-
ventiopsi Social Ways and Loves Adj
ysutua.
Especial Correspondence)

C
Berlin. Nov. 3-Society circles here
nave been thrown into furry Of ex-
citement on accouA OF the unconven-
tnnal and, as some say, unwoman,y
ways ~ the wife of Major General Won
idebert OF German East Africa.
The governor and his spouse are
spending a brief furlough In the cap
ital TO recuperate in milder cline
from the languor and debility of pro-
tracted residence in the tropics.
Frau Won Liebcrt Is captivating
woman of 30. a dashing. vivacious bru-
nette, full OF love OF adventure in a
roaming, outdoor life. She hates the
stin etiquette OF the drawing room. In
stead, 1t is her delight to shoulder the
musket and go on days hunt through
the forest, or try her muscle In a row.
boat against the current of q swift
stream. Her favorite pastime. how
ever. Is trot or a gallop on her pet
pony, which she brought with her
from the German colonies.
Society forgives Frau Won Liebert,
nor her disdain OF social functions, of
receptions, balls and soirees. though
she has been overwhelmed with invita-
tons from the moment her arrival in
Berlin was announced. But there Ia
one thing which even the less prudent
members of the haut monde will not
overlook Frau Won Liebert rides
sstride on horseback
Every morning the governors wife
may be seen galloping through the
Thiergarten ut breakncck speed. laugh
Ing at the police who warn her to de-
sist. The fair rider is clad in light at
tire. A white waist with stand-up COL
lar and black tie. pair of bloomers
and leggings buttoned to the knee over
highly polished black boots, black
belt and trim masculine hat complete
the habit. She sits her horse like a
dragoon and while passing the throngs
OF riding or walking spectators she
seems unconscious of their glances OF
contempt and often loud remarks Of
disappoval.
In Dar-cs-Salaam. whore hor hus-
band Is stationed, nearly all the Euro.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20

q man 10 do a disagreeable duty.
Enough OF this. however | want you
to promise me that you won't drink
today. Get out OF the mud, Herman;
get out OF the mud. Promise me you'll
not drink"
What's my word worth? I'm not
an officer and gentleman"
1T does not always need a strap on
the shoulder TO make a gentleman,
Herman. I've known the cheyTon and
the plain sleeve to do the trick as
well. Promise me-"
The answer came half sulkily:
We'll, II you want me to promise,
will" Then the trooper turned and
strobe away to the stables, taking no
notice OF the hand which he knew
instinctivsly was held out to grasp
his.
At the stables he threw a saddle on
to Joe Hooker. and with a more vi
cious dig from the spur than the horse
had ever before felt from that heel
set out at charge" pace across the
prairie. Miles City came in sight.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20
The CbrisfmoS Dinner.

The Christmas dinner is generally a
repetition OF that served on Thanks
giving day, save that turkey may give
place to goose or chicken. or both, the
latter served in chicken pie;" and
that mince les give place to plum
pudding. AS have so recently given
direction for cooking turkey, etc, |
Will devote space to a few suggestions
as to how some dishes should be
served.
Mexico Missouri message., 1900-12-20

A pious Liverpool lady has devoted
her odd moments to writing out all
the books OF the Bible
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17

Blue and the Gray" John P. Rodgers,
the celebrated basso profundi from the
Italian opera at Milan; Joseph Garland,
and Herbert Ansdell are the stars. The
comedians are Carr oil johnson and Fred
Warren; the olio acts by the Luken
brothers, the three marvels, Tommy
Hayes and David Meier. The spectacu-
lar features are the most elaborate ever
ssen in minstrelsy. 1t is entirely free
from suggestiveness or vulgarity
throughout. Matinee prices, % and so
cents; evening. % cents to slOO.
Blessed is the man who gets wisdom
from another mans exporter Co." IF
you have not wealth by patrimony, you
must get it by matrimony;" whether
a man marries or not, he will dread it,"
"a woman is like wild beas'; if you
fear her, she will be merciless and cruel,
but if you brave her, she will be submits
sive and kind Money belongs not to
the person who has if, but to the one
who has wit enough to get it," are some
Of the epigrams in "Other Peoples
Money" Hennessy Leroyle tries to &C.
complish any deal to possess other
peoples money SO long as it does not
land him in prison. He has multitude
nous schemes for securing wealth by
advising and fleeing his clients. At
the Oliver on Wednesday, March Dist.
Seats on sale Monday.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17
TINE , MONEY.

When you are travelling. due con-
sideratior s"onld be given to the
amount OF lie spent in making your
journey.
The Union Pacific is the best line and
makes the fastest time by many hours
to Salt Lake City, Portland and Cali
fornis points.
For time tables. folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the ter
ritory traversed, call at City Office. 1O44
Oet. E. b. SLossoN
Gen. Agent
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17

effects OF alcohol on our women, as we'll
as our men; the power it has to make
brutes of men ami immoral wrecks Of
women; be il
Resolved. That We condemn alcoholic
drinks in any form, and that we recon.
mend total abstiL,c e.
As law abiding citizens, we believe In
the protr-.'on OF law; therefore, be it
Resolves, nat we condemn all mob
violence, since il is wholly against law
and order.
Whereas, The tendency OF improper
dressing is 80 prevalent among our wo-
men as to affect health and morals;
be it
Resolved, That we condemn all i'm
proper dressing on the part Of our wo-
men.
Resolved, That we devise ways aud
means in different communities to look
after and care for the INDECENT. poor ard
sick.
Resolved, That we encourage all ad-
vanced steps for the elevation and susie
nance OF women. and especially patron
lie the places where they are given EN-.
ploy ment; and be it
Resolved, That the Federation OF
Southern CoIored Women will do what
ever we can to encourage the patronage
OF all the race enterprises.
Whereas, We realize that the ranks
of the criminal classes are being con-
stantly filled with the youth OF our race,
who have no early moral training; and,
Whereas, We do feel that by organ
lied effort on the part Of our women for
the carrying out OF successful and ap-
proved plans for training children, be it
Resolved, That this body do recon-
mend that such work be undertaken
through Kindergarten schools, in all
places where clubs exist.
Resolved, further, That central com
mittee be appointed, consisting OF one
member from each southern state, who
will take the work in charge.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17
FASTER THAN EVER.

Effective Oct. 10. The Union Pacific
will inaugurate new train service, and
will reduce the time OF the Overland
Limited Train No. l, between Chicago,
Council Bluffs and San Francisco,
hours and Is minutes. Only 81 hours
Missouri river to Pacific coast. Buffet
Smoking and Library cars with barber
shop. Chicago and Council Bluffs to
San Francisco and Portland. Three
trains daily, to and from Pacific coast.
Elegant palace sleeping cars, dining
cars. chair cars. For full information
call on
Z. b. SLoSSoN
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17
THE FUNKE.

Monday night an eastern roper ORE
company, sailing under the title of
Myrkle and Harder company and sup
ported by two we'll known New York
stars, open week engagement at the
Funke in Charles E. Callahan's beauti-
full society drama, "The Hoosier
Heroine" This organization is said to
be far above the average attraction. 1t
has not been its custom to use what
is known here as the ladies free
ticket" but as it has been the custom of
the opera house to do 30 with week
stands, it will conform to the custom on
the opening night only. Prices for the
week will be 10, 20. 80 and so cents.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17

TO THE DEAF.-A rich lady, cured
OF her Deafness and Noises in the Head
by DR.. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums,
gave $lO,O 600 to this institute, 80 that
deaf people unable to procure the Ear
Drums may have them free. Address
No. 6.63S9 A, the Nicholson Institute,
$50 Eighth Avenue, New York.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17
THBATRIGAIe.
THE OLIVER.

William III. West announces TO his
many friends that in his big minstrel
jubilee neither time, labor nor capital
has been spared. This company in its
entirety appears at the Oliver today.
matinee at 2:30. evening a. S:l5. Rich
ard j. Jose. with the beautiful tenor
voice, lie making tremendous hit in
Paul Dresser's martial ballad. THE
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17
sll5 FOR LETTERS ABOUT
NEBRASKA.

The passenger department Of the b. &
M. r. r.. offers thirteen cash prizes ag-
gregating sll5 for letters about Ne
braska. Particulars OF the contest,
which lis open to all, can be had by
addressing
j. Francis. G. P. A..
Omaha, Nebr.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17
$500

$500 $500
The Union Pacific has made the Great
" Reduced Rate OF $500 to Portland
and other Puget Sound points, also to
Helena and Montana points. Salt Lake
City and Utah points.
For tickets and full information call
e. B. SLossoN,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17
The COURIER 0I IN
And any One Dollar 3M MI

Actor-My cue is, do your worst"
Msnager-That is no excuse for your
always doing it.-Town Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17

This is one of .the little things that
count as the lecturer in the dime
museum remarked in Introducing the
mathematical infant prodigy.-Town
Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-03-17

Wanted Several persons for district
Office managers in this state to represent
me in their own and surrounding coun-
ties. Willing to pay yearly 5000, pay
able weekly. Desirable employment
with unusual opportunities. References
exchanged. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. s. A. Park, 800
Caxton Building, Chicago.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-14

WANTED. go General Off e work after
moons, by lady who has had experience in
office work in connection with the granite
business. win give service week TO test ability.
Inquire ut this office. 304 If
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-14
Volume III.

With this issue THE TELEGRAM en-
ters upon its third volume, and it has
every reason to congratulate itself
upon the outlook for the future. Dur
ing the past six months both the cir
culaton and advertising has steadily
grown. 1t enters upon the third year
with an actual circulation of over 3
900 copies per day, of which 1,4Oo
copies are sold in this city and l, 500
go regularly by mail to actual subscri-
bers in the towns and villages within
radius of twenty miles of Barre.
AS in the past, SO in the future,
THE TELEGRAM will be first, last and
all the time newspaper, giving all
the news worth printing, while it is
news, and without comment, ex-
cept in the proper place in the edlto-
rial columns. 1t is the organ of no
man, clique, ring or party. "With
malice toward none and charity for
ALL it will do all in its power to de-
veIope and build up the best interests
of the best city in Vermont.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-14
Localized Liquor Sellers,

There are IS agencies in the l46
towns or cities in the state having a
population of 1000 or more. They
show collectively that 1888, 342.57 was
spent in purchasing liquor for town
agencies whose sales amounted to
1922. 1881 20. The towns made a profit
of $32, l29 IS, and turned over ST.
S46.4l in profits above 10 per cent to
the state. The largest rum business
done was at Montpelier with $40, 309.-
Sc of sales and the next largest at
Rutland with $l5, S02.22 while at St.
Johnsbury comes third with SO, SCI. 13
sales and n, &attleboro fourth with
IS, 994. 81, aIr Adams follows with
IS, 1916, Burlington with IS, j34. 4S,
Rockingham with S7,s42.74, Barre
with s., l30, 43 and so on down the
list. Six towns only and none of
those having the big sales except Ben
nington, kept a separate account Of
sales to non-residents. st. Adams
Messenger.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-14
NOTICE.
Republican Caucus.

Republicans Of the City of Barre,
VT, will meet in caucus in Miles hall
in the city Of Barre, VT. Saturday
evening, April II, 1900 at 80 o'clock
to transact the following business, viz:
To elect eight delegates to the re-
publican convention for the second
congressional district of Vermont to
be holden at Montpelier, VT, on
Tuesday the 18th day of April, A. d.,
1900 at O'Clock p. M, for the pur-
pose of electing two delegates and two
alternates to the National Republican
Convention. to he holden in Philadel-
phia, Pa, to nominate candidates for
president and for vice president Of the
United States.
SECOND. TO elect eight delegates
to the republican state convention to
be holden at Burlington, VT. the
18th, 1900, at 10 O'Clock a. M. for
the purpose Of elccting four delegates
at large and four alternates to attend
the Republican National convention
to he held at Philadelphia, Pa, on
Tuesday. June 10Th, 1900, to nomin-
ate candidates for president and vice
president to be voted for at the presi-
dental election, Tuesday, Nov. 9th,
1900, and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before it.
Per order of City Republican Com
mittee.