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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19
Home Education.

/ "Henrietta.'' said Mr. Meekton, as he
paused on the front step, s"could you re-
member what it was you said yesterday
when you so properly reproved me for
{ leaving the door open?''
I T think can. But L hope shall not
J have occasion to use it again. =. & h.
+, Gould you, give me the exact tones and
7 the gestures? &, ' 4.
B. Yes" AIM. any,
Well, wish you would. I have an Of
I flee boy who leaves the door open con-
tinually, and if you could teach me to
make that speech it certainly would be a
great help to me in my business. wash
ington Star. 49,. 1,sa5:I \
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19

est attention, but have met with such
success that have reason to believe that
we win be able to gosacross the continent
at once. There must, OF course, be some
heavy grades over the Rocky mountains,
but I purpose to cut Through hill wher-
ever it is possible TODD So. I'll make the
distance from New Fork to San Fran
cisco from 1900 tos e540O miles, instead
! Of about 5000. can give exact figures
in a few months, as the Preliminary sur
vey IS to be made as soon as the frost
is gone. = as 81 5'
oh, no; there is no Of ganjza tion, but
we are prepared to- make this survey.
We are not seeking money. The only
{ question is. Are tllsa people prepared: for
i this air line?,, I believe they are. be-
.tion Of the day. # aIlX snan has a better
one I am am willing to take Il back seat.'''
I'll What do you estfnat e the cost to be?'
mot more then 100000, 900 -less than
double the cost Of New railroad from
the Battery to King brid ge.'' I,
Mr.. Davis spoke several times Of his
partner, but said he was not at liberty
to mention his name. i. ;.}.853.g.i
DO ], understand that some individual
or individuals are ready to pay for the
preliminary survey & asked,
THAT is It exactly he replied, and
added: And the money for construction
will be Forthcoming Jas soon as this sur.
.vey shows that my estimates are rea-
sonably correct, and not a dollar of the
money is to come from Wall street.
Have you considered opposition ~ 1
asked. s& $50 9ss3Es z .
81 know all aboutssFthat. do rot UNI
.derestimate it, but 1.-THE people are ready
for the air line It Isl going through Let
me say that this is to be an Independent
railroad-independent in all that the
world. implies Consolidation Of rail-
roads IS not good for the people,. 1 am
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19

cided to lock him up. This necessitated a
trip across the square, and the captive
begged piteously: Don't take me across
dat mister policeman; dat IS an old grave
yard, and I'll done had no luck all my
life If I step on dem dead men," The
policeman brushed up his history bit,
and found that the old man was right
about the graveyard and let him go his
way. A number Of Revolutionary soldiers
are buried in the square. M
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19

g poor man. What am / made myself
to be. Ny ambition is to leave something
behind me Of which my children may be
proud. Ny strength lies in the saving
Of mileage. and ! hope to ovecome all OPP
position New York Herald. t8 s
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19

the wrong path. have watched yo1, S
.fnui ought to do differsntly IS. : ~, -
u ggar n the Corner Tina S SO, mister.
/. MS yere being blind one day an deef
me out 80 -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19

We had a heap Of experience
i with bandits along the
Southwest border said ex-
Sheriff Bently Of Globe, Ariz.,
"and I say it deliberately,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-10-10

"a real Princess-in their midst! And
"a diamond mine! How extraordi-
narily romantic 1t was Just like a
fairy story
Good looking! l had only glimpse
Of her. but she's blooming beauty"
"O" said lisa softly. She had
queer, tight sensation at her throat
She had never been Jealous of any one.
But this man had been her slave-her
shadow-for the last four weeks. His
alteration had been public and pro-
nounced. He had seemed to rejoice in
his servitude. And she-child that she
was-had been flattered by the devo-
ton of this well-groomed, cynical man
Of the world. Now he was looking be-
yond her with half-closod, calculating
eyes.
At the hop that mkt Mrs. Devere
was the center of att ction, the bright
particular star in tne presence of
which all lesser luminaries paled, quite
Intellectual fires. Her mature form was
strikingly, almost Electrically, attired.
A trailing robe of black satin swirled
around her feet. The daringly low cut
bodice, glittering with jet, restrained
"the audacious press of full-breathed
beauty The artistically tinted COM
plexion of face that had been beauti-
full in its youth, the languishing Orien-
tai eyes, the black hair, sparkling with
jewels-jewels which were genuine
enough to the people surrounding her
made UP quite stunning picture.
"a palace in Russia!" murmured
one.
"The proprietor requests her incog-
nito be respected" said another.
Diamond mines-think of it,"
gasped third.
II hear she speaks seven languages"
only four trunks. but ten are to
follow"
"a maid? No. Just an eccentricity
of royalty"
All, but the two weeks that followed
were golden fortnight in the life of
Cora Dobsonl Such train OF admir-
ers as followedin her wake. The dances
at the hotel which she honored by her
presence were packed to suffocation
with visitors from other resorts She
ignored or denied haughtily any refer
ence to her exalted station. This re-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-10-10

Verden had heart of gold. Lets
give the impression that she's a for
eigner of position. Let's pretend-o,
1 say, Jack, I've got it, BY lingo. I've
got 1t now!"
He stopped short, chuckling with de-
light. He cut a pigeon wing with ele-
phantine grace. II his proportions
were less ponderous he might have at
tempted to stand on his head.
"Jack-listen!" He ratified off his
plan, doubling up in ecstatic convul-
sions, shaking with laughter. "She's
game! She's just the girl for it! She
will have all the attention she Graves,
and If the festive scamp who is maxi
ing love to lisa doesn't walk into the
trap call me a Turk"
We've played more than one Joke
together, Sam. won't let you think
I'm disinterested in this, though. You
know-you must know how l feel
about Isa."
That's all right. old man. Good
luck!"
The next day a mighty mystery
made its presence felt throughout the
divers ramiflcations of the crowded
summer resort. Rumors were rife.
There were little whispering groups
here. There were voluble couples
there. There was expectancy in the
air A pleasant interest-a depressed
excitement, set curiosity tingling.
What is it all about, Mr.. Fenwick?"
lisa asked her devoted partner of the
previous night.
Foreign lady of title here. She is
travelling incognito, but the secret
leaked out. She is here for rest and
recuperation. 1t seems she is Princess
in her own right. but prefers to be
known only as plain Mrs. Devere.
They are saying an uncle of hers who
was a friend of Rhodes-the famous
Cecil, you know-has left her his in
terest in an African diamond mine"
lis she good-looking?"
The fever of the sensation had
claimed its latest victim. A Princess
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-10-10

According to statistics furnished by
the silk jury Of the Paris exposition,
France produced last year, in the silk
industry, 61O.OOO,OOO francs. or about
$122,OoO,oOo, or about 1917 per cent of
the total silk industry Of the world.
The United States produced 425O0O 900
francs, or about S5,Oo0.0OO, or 2sh per
cent. Germany comes next. The Unit
ed States produces more silk ribbon
than any other nation. its production
in this line last year being about 1907
100000 francs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-10-10

Thomas Faed, R, A., the Scottish ar
fist, who died the other day at the age
Of "A, was well known throughout the
United States as the painter of the ia
nous "Evangeline,' which was beau
tifully engraved by his brother James.
The reproduction vas immensely pop
ular on both sides OF the Atlantic, and
about 1869 the demand for 1t was still
so great that another plate had to be
made.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-10-10

A German scientist declares That the
acoustic effects in theaters and r,usic
halls are injurioualy affected by The
admixture OF sand in the plastering.
The sand spoils the Ifyef0eratlon OF
musical tones.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-10-10

To prove 1t we give estimated cost Of 90
rods Of fence, made of both NJ. NJ. s. Poultry
Fence and Diamond Netting.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-10-10

The fever of the sensation had
claimed its latest victim. A Princess
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-08
SEM TOR BiRD'S En- ECTION.
lie l. a Business Rival ut the sugar Trust
aud the standard Oil Company.

~SA,EAMENTo. Cal. Feb "A Joint session OF
the Legislature to-day ratified the election Of
Thomas K Bard as United States Senator and
Ice was formally declared the successor Of
stephen VI. White. Senator Bard made "a short
speech tn which he said he hoped 10 win the
commentator Of people. He added: Hon.
e,ty al.l industry are common and homely
Virtues. tut. relying upon these. | shall hope 70
win reward"
Reports have been spread that the Sugar
Trust expended 100000 10 elect Bard. but
this is absurd, a. Bard is II building II beet sugar
factory in Ventura county and will be an op-
puncut Of the trust. He Is also fighting the
standard on Company. as he Is President OF an
independent oil company. He had a bitter
fight with the Union Pacific about five years
ago and made the railroad company come to
his terms. as he started a coast steamship line
to carry his oil. When they saw that he could
not be blufred they reduced their rates and he
sold his steamers.
senator Bard is a vigorous eXpausionist. He
said recently; am heartily in, accord with
States should be- retained, avery foot OF them.
and placed under the blessings Of American
civilization. believe In the speedy construc-
ton Of 1.-THE Nicaragua Canal solely under the
control and ownership OF the American Gov
eminent
senator Bard took part in the struggle for
the Union in the Civil War. He was at the
time at the head l. Of the Transportation Depart
ment Of the Cumberland Valley Railway. sta
Toned at Hnger-town. Nd. While engaged I'm
his duties he heard the guns OF the fight at
South Mountain. the day before the battle OF
Antietam.
Putting his affairs in order. he fastened to
the front and took part in the battle as indie
pendent volunteer.
senator Bard is unknown 10 public life. but
he has proved a sterling business man and u
great organizer,
CuAMBERsBURG Pa. Feb. Thomas Robert
Bard. the new United States senator from
California. was born In this place on Dec. =.
lS4l. lie is the eldest son ot Robert VI, Bard,
who. at the time OF his death in 1851. was the
leading member Of the Franklin county bar.
The new United States Senator graduated from
the Chambersburg Academy in 1853 and the
following year took mp the study OF law
with George Chambers. who was afterward a
Jntge Of the Pennsylvania supreme Court. III
health compelled Bard to give up his Jaw study
aud after a few wears. during which he en-
gagged in business ventures, he went to Cali
fOrnin in 1874 10 take charge Of the land
interests Of Thomas A. Scott who was after
ward President ~ the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
senator Bard has a wife and seven children.
Two sisters. Mary ?. and Louisa j.. live here.
They received the news OF his election by the
California Legislature with delight. II IL likely
that II senator Bard's health had remained
good in his earlier years he would now bs
practising law in this small Iennsyl vani la town.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-08
FysUr WIN CHINESE PIRATES.
British m~u.jark~ts fired On and One
Nortaiiy Wounded.

vIrroEr,. u. C.. Feb, IA Canton cor.
respondent. whose letter has Just arrived on
tho steamship Empress OF China, says:
Never since the Tsing dynasty has piracy
been 50 rife as at tho present time. Outrngcs
ARE too numerous FOR reckoning. The notorl-
Gus pirate. Chief Foo Chan Ifoi and his gang,
1000 persons. have grown 40 bold that tho
Mandarin soldiers dare not advance against
them. The pirates have fifteen steam launches
and many snake boats. with supplies OF pro-
visions ana ammunition for years. Their en-
sign is u large red flag. bearing the
word Foo and a fshtail. Their hiding
places are the friendly villages OF
Howtong. kuchen and Mustang. and among
the hilly r~ecesscs. from which they sally form
10 attack trading Junks and steam
launches. and to levy blackmail. Any mer-
chant Junk or steam launch willing to
pay a monthly or quarterly squeeze gets a
small red flag with their characters Foe. and a
fshtsil m broidered In gold, upon II. as =
guarantee against attack. and the vessel Y
that il attacked and robbed BY other parties
the Foo gang. will recover the, stolen property.
One day Last month; S While f, a party Q, sne
with their flag boldly, flying; they met a man;
DARN torpedo boat. instesd OF turning tai!
they shouted to the Mandarin boat 70 clear
away vi t' WOuih p' btVh tl'h. $50 49, e"'
cleared away accordingly. A short time ago.
when the pirate chief took aconcubine. a, num-
Der OF trading Junks. steam launches anu meI-
chants OF the several villages sent him presents
Of scrolls and other articles to congratulate
hun on the happy event. and he acknowledged
the gifts ciyilly.
"A recent case is more serious than the
ordinary. On Saturday. Jan. Is. the launch
luening, IN the hands Of pirates, was chased
by the steam cutter. II. VI. -. Tweed. As
usual. the pirates fled to Chutoushan and went
up the creek. The cutter followed, for, six
miles until a large village was reached. Here
REINFORCED 10y some nifty villagers. poured a
hot fire on the. British blueJackets. ,wounding
one fatally Oh the pirates two were killed and
probably more referring to the incident
cditorially on Jan, 10. the Hong Kong press
demands that The British authorities force the
NicerOy To infict summary punishment on the
,lllager. concerned. The Tien Tain cor
respondent predicts that Ii Hung Chang, when
he takes ny the Vice Oyalty. will make short
WORK Of the piracy prevailing in the two
kWOuks'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-08
BROOKLYN MANUFA CTURERs DINE.
Hint hat Germany Might Buy Luyon Rea-
ponded to by Cries Of "Never!"

Hint That Germany Might Buy Lu,on Rea-
pended to by Cries Of "Never!"
About two hundred and fifty members Of the
Manufacturer Association OF New York. which
is composed mostly OF those connected with
manufacturing interests in Brooklyn, gathered
last night at the annual banquet OF the
association in the Union League Clubhouse
Of that borough. Ludwig Nissen. the Presi.
dent OF the association. was the toast
master. and with him at the
head table sat Capt. 1. A. Cook. formerly Com
mander OF the Brooklyn the Hon. Charles q.
Bennett. Secretary OF tho Senate; Congress.
man briggs. John y. Wise. the Hon. j. c.
Monaghan. william ]. Buchanan. DR.. ID. ID.
Mcconnell. Col. Betram +. Clayton. Congress.
man Townsend Scudder, Frank y. Wilson and
william T.. P~ulsifer.
President Nissen In his speech said that the
industrial conditions Of the country were such
Us to inspire all men OF energy and brains with
confidence. Tonight" he said, our
country 10 AZ peace with all the out
side world. Onr soldiers and sailors have
covered themselves with indelible glory Our
statesmen under the wise and patriotic leader
ship Of our iuyincible President. William
Mckinley. have won for us the respect and
admiration OF all the civilized nations OF the
earth. And. when In the near future In
~. .auaI .,a,isu,o,s
me latest OF our tertl'o',ot aepu,s'''uns.
the few Struggling rebels shall realize that
American bullets and bayonsts are merely the
49, -. =, .w,,o,n ,;oh,.o,snaos
aa'ahce agents u, Amo'io'" its"'eous"o''
the flag OF our Union. that symbol OF liberty
and humanity and right. shall wave over West.
an" anI E.s,arn na-misnharoo ,IiLa ooir,ing,s
efh anu Eastern hem'spheres a''Ne' poin''hkoS
a guide post to a new and glorious civilization.
founded upon equal rights OF man"
When Mr. Nlssen SPOKE OF the fresldeht the
members got Oh their feet and cheered, and a
similar demonstration WAS made when. i'm clos.
' 49, ".n"""", Ill., go, '.0n,n onm,rv o~r
ing ne proposed 'he toast our country our
President aud our flag This was drunk
standing. 10 the strains of MY country. IT'S OF
thee 80
The Hon : Wise q, virginia was the first
sueaker In repiyine 10 the toast America nj
home he .aIi. THANK q od. there il no
south thsra ia no North. and only professional
rnIiticians can discover such fancied frets as
trusts and inn periaIism
II e Nonaghan who ia an American Consul
I'm ermsu gave the a ners some points about
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-08
BRrAN N.
kenchsd the Genesse society's Dinner In
Time 10 Hear an ~Expnnsionist speech.

Renchsd the Genssse socie,y's Dinner In
Time To Hear IN Expansionist speech.
William J. Bryan entered the banquet room
at sherry last night while Oscar y. Williams.
late United States Consul ut Manila.
was holding forth to the Society OF the
Genssse on tho good results Of American
Intervention In the Philippines and bespeak-
ing for the honor OF the nation and for Presi-
dent Mckinley the loyal support OF every
American. A Rochester man who had
been at the Carnegie Hall meeting
persuaded Mr.. Bryan to drop In at the Genesee
~socisty's dinner on his way from the music
hall TO the Hoffman House.
While the speaker was rounding en- an eioi
several p othsfs d H! Mr.. BI BrSs;n's aG p.rt sV sni.r "Rf
Of NIX sho V speai sno"n Mr.. viii Williams "~ eontinusd
to speak Tor about ten minutes after the party
from the proximity OF an opposing force: Al
the close OF his remarks there was q lot OF ap-
plause and then shouts for Bryan. The visitor
1T would hardly b. proper for me to turn
your fe,tal into a debating society. have
listened with u great deal Of interest to every.
I 'sss !, have nat he g DIs ha SSd my ot
y y sor 1GiSne%e"i ] do ' not believe any nation
has q mission to cross the ocean and govern
the seeds of liberty to grow up under our pro-
lection. !.
in aid of.the Beers who are lighting for free.
dom aud the right to govern themselves;
We have lost our sweetness as a nation ana
the lessons OF history teach only resulting
Without other words Of acknowlsg ment Mr..
Bryan turned and left the room.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-08

Opponents Of the Measure start a Cam
paign of Photography Agninst II.

phign OF fhOtOgraphS Against IL.
BosToN. Feb. While the opposition To the
Boston aud Albany lease has not been attract
ing attention OF late. the stockholders who
have undertaken To- prevent the lease
have. through their committee. been
doing. II is asserted. some effective
work in a quiet way For some time men have
been engaged in taking. for comparison.
Photographic views Of the interiors and ex-
tcriors Of the stations along the lines OF the
Boston and Albany in this State aud OF the
Central road In New York. These reproduc.
tons, are to be put into pamphlet form and
accompanied with ZONE remarks upon tho
There is a book full OF these views and in the
form proposed they will furnish q cam paiRn
document that. il is expected. will have some
weight IN swaying the Legislature In the final
disposition 81 The matter.
In addition TO this work signatures are being
obtained 10 the following appeals, the 1r,t
being signed by stockholders and the second
by such citizens Of the State as are opposed to
the passing Of the Albany road into the
hands Of a foreign corporation. both appeals
Being addressed to tho two houses OF the
General Court:
The undersigned. stockholders OF the Bos-
ton and Albany Railroad. and citizens of Mass
achussetts, protest against the proposed lease
Of the Boston and Albany Railroad to the New
YORK Central Railroad. believing that their in
terests as stockholders are not properly pro-
tectel in said lease.
The undersigned. believing that It Is not for
the best interests Of the travelling public, tho
commercial interests Of the State. or OF the
citizens generally. that tho, Boston and Albany
Railroad should pass into the control OF q Tor
eiRn corporation, demonstrate against the ap-
Lroval Of the proposed lease to the New York
Central Railroad
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-08
rIHOVS TR4IN ROBBER DEAD.
'.Bili Cook" sentenced for n Term OF IS
Years, Dies In the Albany Penitentiary.

AIB,NY. Fob. 7.-'Bill' Cook. the desperate
and train robbcr, who was sentenced at Fort
smith. Ark. In 1896 TO the Albany Penitentiary
for a term Of A. years, died in the institution
to-day. He had been Ill for a long time with
lung trouble. His brother, who. lives in
the Indian Territory. has been upI rised o. his
death. II he does not claim the body, II viii he
hurried in rotter's Field. Cook was an molten
sive looking man, and was only % years OF
age. once he said TO the prison chaplain
II did not do hall the things they say ! did.
The United States District Attorney only
wanted to IN AXE an example OF me"
He contended that the United States De;
made an agreement with the attorneys
for. the prosecution. and the defence
that. to satisfy the people who were
in deadly terror Of the bandit. he would give
Cook the full penalty. and then 4 he showed
any reform or desire to lead a better life. he
personally would make application for his par.
don. But the Judge died some time ago. and
when Bill" learned that fact he gave up hope.
He worked IN the shoe shop in the p%eniten-
tiary up to a short time ago. when, he became
too III to perform any labor. Ho was the
las; one OF his gang to remain IN prison.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-02-08
WOJLDN,T PAY FOK The TELESRA NJ.
Manuracturer Arrested Accused Of Assault
ing the Telegraph boy.

ing the Telegraph BOY.
Mark NJ Nichols, owner Of the Nichols Tub.
ing Company. 81 to 52l West fifty-ninth
street. was held at the West Sixty eight street
police station last night OH a charge Of feNo-
NOUS assault made by Martin Walsh. a Postal
Telegraph boy. Walsh says lie went TO
Nicholls'S office at o'clock to deliver a tele-
gram on when there was 20 cents charges
due. Nichols opened the envelope and read the
telegram.
AS soon as he saw what II was" Walsh said
to Sergt. Mcknight. he told me that lac did
not want the telegram. and that he would not
pay the - cents. ] told him that he had no
right to open it and read 1t II he didn't want IT.
and that he would have to pay the charges or
the money would be taken out OF my salary.
He ordered me out OF the ONCE. refused to
90. Then he slaIped me across the face, with
his open hand. He also knocked me down.
but / wanted that % cents and / demanded i
from him again. and refused to leave until |
had the money. Then he opened u drawer in
the pistol at me and sald he would shoot me i
| didn't got out OF his ONCE before he counted
three. ISlt the office, get Policeman Higgins,
Nichols admitted that he had refused to pay
for the telegram and also that he had threat
encd to shoot the boy. but he declared that, he
had only drawn out a nickelled, wire cutter.
This statement WA. corroborated BY two OF his
EMPLOYEES. They said they thought that
Nichols was only fooling when he threatened
to shoot the 10y.
While seTgt. Mcknight was hearing. all
this. a bare-headrd man with a big shock OF
red hair, Interrupted the proceedings by shov-
ing his head through the Omen door and yell
Ing, Il want my money. must have II y Five
times when he did this. sone policeman
grabbed him and put him out. The sixth time
be was arrested The police found S25O, and
two begging letters in his pockets. One OF the
letters read as follows:
MY pF,R Lazy; Pardon me for the trouble | am
causing you III writing yOu this letter. am John,
the lampligLter Of this district. owing 70 sickness
aud death among my dear ones We are pennlless
and In dire want. We hope that you will emember
us q, you have before. Yours truly,
JOBS, the LAmplighter.