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New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
POCKET TELEPHONES FOR FIREhEN.

From The London Star.
To carry ones telephone about in the
pocket sounds a tall order. Commander Wells
chief of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, however
has devised a simple instrument which will
shortly be in among fremen whereby they
will be able to communicate with the fire sta
tiOns through the existing fire alarm posts.
The instrument is simplicity itself In the
alarm posts they now stand there is a handle
which the caller pulls TO ring up the station
Commander Wells will make this handle into
transmitter. All the fireman will have to do is
TO open the face Of the stand give the trans
mitter a pull, insert the plug attached TO his
pocket instrument INTO hole for the purpose
and ''HaIloI Are you theFe?'
1T would, of course, be as convenient to have
a receiver affixed permanently to the alarm" "
Commander Wells said to a star reporter
this morning. but the man in the street is not
an expert telephOnist. The advantages Of being
able to communicate instructions TO the station
from the scene of a fire are really great and as
you see the little instrument will not burden the
fireman."
It is proposed 10 endeavOr to supply the
pocket telephone to the police for use in cases
OF fire
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
PERFECTLY NATURAL.

From The Colorado Springs Gazette.
"As 1 understand it." remarked the stranger
as the procession disappeared over the hill. the
COroner's jury returned verdict of death from
natural causes
YES" replied Rattlesnake Pete: you see. he
was naturally slow, and so wus slower with his
gun than tn other fellow. which made II very
easy to get a quick verdict"
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
VERY POOR BOKRS.
London Globe.

From The London Globe
The Paris Exposition has disappointed many
financial expectations; but the shock to the poor
OF Paris must be the worst. Poor boxes had been
fixed up all over the Exposition. and even if the
greater number of the visitors had been miserS
and not spendthrifts fair sum might have been
expected from the many millions who enjoyed
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30
UNPLEASANT MOKOTOEY.

From The Detroit Free Press.
Ugly Husband Csnarling)-You married me for
better or worse didn't you?
Wife (hesitatingly)-Yes, but / supposed /
would have some variety.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-30

the spectaces. In fact the total OF all the boxes
came TO fifty-eight francs and siXty-eight CEN
times-just under two rounds ten. The amount
will not go far among the Paris poor.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07
Century's Greatest Books.


The Twelfth Annual Illustrated
Book Number of The Outlook con-
tains several features of strong
and peculiar interest. Most not
able among these is the group of
short articles called "The Century's
Greatest Books" In this replies
are given to the question which
naturally arises in the last month
ofthe Nineteenth Century, namely,
"What books of the century Just
closed have most influenced the
life and character Of the century,"
Among those,who contribute are:
James Bryce, Edward Everett
Hale, Henry van Dyke, President
Hadley, of Yale, George A. Cor
don, G.. Stanley Hall and Thomas
Wentworth Higginson. Fine por-
traits of eight or ten of the authors
who are indicated by the opinions
of these writer's as the most i'm
portant of the century, are includ-
ed. ($3 a year. The Outlook
Company, 287 Fourth Avenue,
New York.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07

Mrs. Henry Klinsman; Misses
Peterson, Hale, Prindeville,
Spencer, Nimmo, Elmslie, Has
lam, Mann, Pyle; Mrs. Moores,
Whitman, Mccarthy; Messrs.
Hodgkinson, Kavanaugh, Flynn,
Ia. Haslam, Kennedy, Colegrove,
Richardson, Frank Roble, Arne-
son, A. :Elmslie, DR.. Crewe. The
lessons begin promptly at 8
o'clock. The next lesson will be
given Tuesday evening, Dec. 18th.
AT 4 o'clock in the afternoon of
that day Prof, Hall will organize
a children's class, providing enough
pupils can be obtained. A series
of four: lessons will be given at a
cost Of $3.50 for each pupil.
Those desiring to join this class
should be present at the opera
house that afternoon.
Grape kolo, root beer, cream
soda, sometime nice, and what you
will appreciate after an evenings
walk. Only to be had at the new
candy store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07

A largely attended convention of
Danish lawyers passed a resolution in
favor of assimilating the civil laws of
the Scandinavian countries.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07
Another Football Victim

San Francisco, Dec. Sired F. Lilly,
Sol of a wholesale shoe dealer of New
York, has died from injuries received
in the Thanksgiving day accident near
the football grounds, making the
twenty-second victim. His father is
expected to arrive here Wednesday.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07
n Bill.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The commits
tee on appropriations of the house
Tuesday completed the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial appropriation bill.
The committee expects to be able to
obtain consideration for the bill
Wednesday. The bill carries 1924, 496,-
500, being 1908, oO1 less than the esti-
mates and $239,496 more than is ar
ried by the present law. .
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07
May Get Well,

New York, Dec. 5.-Physicians at
tending Lieutenant Commander Rey-
nolds 7. Hall, whose skull was frac-
tured by a falling beam at the navy
yard here Monday morning, are more
hopeful Tuesday of the patients re-
coyerv
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07
Double Crime.

Lexington, Ky.,. Dec. 5.-Robert L..
sallee, street a motorman, shot his
wife at eight o'clock in the morning
and then killed himself. Both were
shot through the brain. He left home
at night after a quarrel wei money
left her by a relative. The quarrel
was renewed in the morning, when
the shooting took place. Both are
dead,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07
KILLED by Exploding Chemicals.

Beverly, Mass, Dec. San ex-
plosion of chemicals, the use of which
was for spectacular effect in the
initiatory rites in the Improved Order
of Red Men, cost the life of Past
sachem Ira T. Crockett, of Lynn, and
severely burned w. F. Rogers, of that
city, both of the W%innepurket Tribe
degree staff, Monday night.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07
WEN KNOWN NEW Yorker Dead.

New York. Dec. 5.-Owen Murphy,
who has been for more than half a
century agent of the estate of the late
Rufus Lord. and a man well known
in Wall street, is dead from old age
at Brooklyn.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07

Four N~orwegians and two Swedes,
who risked their W lives in saving
the life of the captain of an American
schooner off the coast of Bermuda,
have received gold medals from Presi.
dent Mckinley.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-07
DENMARK,

The "bureau society" of Copenhagen
gave a banquet in honor of Admiral
Amdrup, the successful Greenland ex-
plorer. Admiral Ravn. the president
OF the society, presented the gold
medal of the society to the explorer,
and conveyed greetings from the
crown prince, who expressed his re-
greet on account of being unable to at
tend the banquet.
DR.. G. G. Gadeken, professor in the
medical department of the University
OF Copenhagen, died at the age of So
years.
Denmark exported 20, 800 dressed
hogs in one week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

The six-day bicycle race In New York
which promised at the outset to be a rec
ord breaker, Is fizZling out. The riders are
exhausted from their early squirting. and
are hopelessly behind the record of year
ago, when similar conditions prevailed in
the arrangement of the competitors. The
race Is reduced to a very few teams. the
members of some of these survivors show
ing signs of collapsing. even before to-
morrow night. 1t is possible that the fin
ish will find less than ten men, representing
five teams. in competition, out of d field of
fourteen riders. representing as many
teams. who dashed off at the crack of the
pistol. The race has been exceptional in
that there has been from the start the
smallest fraction of difference between the
four or five leaders, the score standing a
tie between four teams for many hours
Thus. the affair has settled down to a
monotonous grind. broken only by falls and
tangles, as the riders have been forced into
collision by their furious pace or by the
dangers of the saucer-shaped track. The
participants have seemed to suffer as bad
ly as did those who rode under the old
rules. which permitted one man to keep
the track continuously. If possible, during
the entire week. The new law, which
ilIhltS single riuer TO twelve hours par
ticipation. in each day, has been virtually
nullitied by the fierce rate at which the
races were started. and the former spec
tacle of suffering humanity. with u sus-
picion OF doping" or chemical stimuIa-
ton, is presented for the delectatior of the
throngs of visitors. 1t is to De hoped that
the record of last year will not be ap-
preached. and that the craze for these de-
of establishing new marks, may be In some
degree subdued. 1t is evident that the
pubic opinion which condemns these dis
plays and which forced the enactment OF
the twelve-hour law. is now called upon to
ask for a further restriction. to minimize
still further the sufferings of the men who
are led by the hope Of a share In the stake
money to torture themselves In the public
view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
The lllinOis SenatOrshin.

The announcement of Mr.. Hits candi-
dacy for the Illinois senatorship adds to the
general interest in that contest He Is a
strong man. and has made his mark In the
House. He would at once take a place In
the front rank OF senators. In matters of
domestic as we'll as of foreign relation he
would have experience TO guide him and
Information . impart. HIS counsel in COM
mittee and on the floor Of the Senate would
IL that body. In a word he would appear
on the scene thoroughly equipped for his
duties. needing neither time for prepara-
ton. nor Introduction to the country.
A compliment of equal scope and sincerity
may be paid Mr.. Cannon, whose name alan
Is mentioned for the honor in question. He
Is an able and experienced legislator.
Whether In the majority or in the minority
he has been g figure useful and respected
in the House for nearly quarter Of a
century. For fifteen years he has been a
hardy and resourceful fighter In the from,
rank Of every congressional battle, and has
won quite ~ often as he has lost. The
transfer of such energy and talents to the
Senate would of course insure their instant
recognition there. and afford Mr. Cannon
opportunity to continue his services to his
state and to the country.
But II the republicans Of Illinois should
decide to continue MIR. Cullom in commits
A0n. q man Of excellent powers and of
- highest standing in national life would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
The New ImlnlEr rant.

In former days the Immigrant to these
shores was represented as humble man.
with small possessions tied up in bundle.
He had crossed the in search of liberty
and opportunity. He had enjoyed neither
of these priceless possessions in his old
home and SO he had set his face in this d.
rection. He understood that this was IL
developing but as yet largely undeveloped
country and he was here to grow up with
1t.
He came In large numbers, and in his best
estate was a most desirable addition to the
population. He had a stout heart in his
bosom. and he soon proved to be a good
hand at the bellows In many cases he
found his way to the frontiers: but whether
there or in the portions Of the country
wher business was already profitably es-
tablt shed, he made his presence felt. Citl-
snip soon followed. and then the honors
Of office came In turn. He took his place
beside the native, and together they
wrought wonders. And together they now
behold as the result of their labors a coun-
try of marvellous possessions and of even
greater possibilities. in the front rank of the
nations, and the most successful bidder for
a large part OF the worlds business. 1t Is
still developing. but II has already de-
veioped to that extent that its Older rivals
are finding 1t difficult to keep the pace.
AS the result Of all this new immigrant
Is on the scene. If his cash alone were tied
up in bundle he would not be strong
enough to carry 1t. He Is a very rich man.
He has enjoyed the amplest opportunities
DIT home. and his business ventures there
have been large and remunerative. But the
greater opportunities are now over here
| and his ambition has spurred him to come
and try them He wants to identify him
sell with prosperity the like Of which is
| not to be found anywhere else on the round
giobe. He wants a chance at iimitiess re-
sources of raw materials. and at the con-
version OF them Into finished products
which are so rapidly winning their way into
the worlds favor. And 10 we have him
with his spot cash, his large business ex-
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be rewarded. He is a veteran whose

be rewarded. He is a veteran whose
strength is unimpaired. His eighteen years
of continuous service have given weight
to his words in the Senate, and brought
promotion to him until his committee as
signments are now of the first consequence
His place is among the leaders, and he
holds it without difficulty.
Illinois is a great state. Her growth has
heen extraordinary. and her prospects are
bright for even more wonderful things. In
both houses of Congress, and in the Senate
particularly, she has for many years been
excellently served. The names of Douglas
and Trumbull and Logan and Davis and
Cullom suggest themselves instantly TO any
one who is interested In recalling the rec
ord We are entering upon new times
when men Of experience and character
and ability are more than ever needed at
the country's council boards. 1t cannot
therefore be but with pleasure that any
friend of illinois and OF the country views
the coming contest at Springfield for the
senatorship, as a choice among the three
leading candidates must insure the services
to the state of a man altogether worthy
of the honor, and certain upon receiving 1t
to wear 1T wOr hily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

Washfngtol's need of more policemen
seems to be pretty well known in the outer
regions. The Minneapolis Times In a recent
Issue says: s.-s..
The appointment of 264 extra policemen
in the city of Washington has been author
lied. The action of the commission has
been without congressional warrant and
there is no appropriation for the purpose,
but 1t is confidently expected that Congress
will realize so fully the need of additional
protection for members during so important
a session as the one that has just begun
that there will be nesitancy about max
ing the appropriation. A great many
wicked men will be in Washington this " n
ter, bent on splitting that surplus with
Uncle Sam and sharing In the drippings of
an Overlooking treasury Protection is
needed, and 26l additional policemen will be
none too man."
1t happens that these 264 extras were ap-
pointed for the day Of the capital centen-
NAL only and have gone out Of commits
sion with the passing of the event. Wash
ingtonians hope that when the District ap-
preparation bill is reported it will provide
for a permanent addition of fully as many
men TO the regular police force as this spe-
cial force comprised. There is ample need
here for a constabulary of that size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
A preposterOus Claim.

The r. and o. claims that 1t cannot De
disturbed by Congress In Its present iocd-
ton of tracks and terminals until loio' anu
some of the legislators show dlsfosition
to concede that to compel the railroao 'o
correct its evils of urban surface tracks
and ugly disgraceful terminals before lhat
date 1t Is necessary to bribe the corpora
ton with a million and half of the pubic
revenues.
During an exhaustive investigation of the
whole local railroad situation made In 1881
by the Senate District committee Mr.
Cowen then general counsel of the b. ana
O.. limited at these alleged contract rights
Of the railroad to meet the proposition OF
the District Commissioners and the COM
mittee Of one hundred that the railroad Sc
cure southern connections by longer
more eastern and more expensive route
than 1t desired to follow. 1t was ready at
it's own expense tc come down I'd street
east and TO tunnel Capitol Hill. but 1t did
not wish to be forced as far east as 18th
street. Senator Ingans, chairman Of the
District committee fatty contradicted Mr..
Governs claim of vested rights, and this
claim was finally reduced by Mr.. Cowen to
the suggestion of an equitable right to
some compensation to the railroad If Con-
SreSS SnOuiQ In Inc absence OF the consent
of the corporation compel a radical and ex-
pensive change. 1t would be much to the
advantage Of our overhurried legislators of
today II they would read and digest the
report of the hearings before this Senate
committee. A flood of light would be
thrown upon their view of the railroad
situation and of the relative rights and
powers of Congress and the corporation.
tp op11 IN
use of the city streets. 1t can at pleas
urc Indicate other streets to be used by the
corporation. 1t may compel this change IN
such fashion as to raise equitable claim
to compensation on the part of the railroad
but Its right and power to control the
streets of the capital is not at all affected
thereby.
Even the District Commissioners under
their power of adopting and enforcing
police regulations can. after the method
followed in Chicago and other cities. indi
rectly and in effect compel the railroads to
eliminate grade crossings and to improve
discreditab.e terminals. The Di trict Court
IF Appeals has confirmed in tie broades,
fashion this power of the Comm ssioners IN
specific application to regulation Of the
railroads.
II the city and Congress permit the Local
and national tax payers to be swndIed IN
this transaction it Will not be because they
have not the power to prevent it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

1t is announced again-is 1t for the ff-
teenth or twentieth time?-that Mr.. Bryan
does not care to go to the Senate. The ex-
PLANTATION is brief. He has other plans
We may believe this, for it accords with
much of the speculation that still plays
around his name. And what a tale 1t tells
Of a rapid rise to party leadership, and Of
the dwarfing Of all other plans in the eyes
of this man who has his gaze now fixed
steadily on the presidency!
Only few years ago and Mr.. Bryan was
a member Of the House. with what ap-
peared to be the usual political career be-
fore him. He had undisputed talents for
congressional business-industry. excellent
debating power. and attractive personal
address. That he would in time occupy
seat in the Senate seemed reasonable. The
suggestion. indeed, was more than once
thrown out, and 1t was pleasing to Mr..
Bryan. He probably dwelt with much sat
isfaction on the hope of entering as a MEM
Der the most august legislative body in the
world. and trying his voice in his confident
way In that great chamber. But such
suggestion does not interest him at all to-
day How can 1t be expected to? How
limited indeed must seem the commission
and the opportunity of senator to a man
WIN ioi oSci loui years llOW HdS Ueti iIld-
neuvering to possess himself Of the power
to shape the policies of the whole country!
And the same is true of the commission
of a cabinet officer. or that of an ambas-
sador to a foreign court. What in either
of those posts could attract or satisfy Mr..
Bryan now? He would take little interest
in administering the affairs of mere de-
partment of the government. or in the rnu-
tine, though inclusive of many brilliant So
cial functions, Of a diplomats duties. He
would be like an eagle, or lion, In a
cage. He would beat his wings, or rub his
sides, against the bars in an effort to es-
cape from his cramped surroundings.
Will those gentlemen who are fig
uring so diligently and earnestly on
getting rid Of Mr.. Bryan in some
fashion before 1904 please take notice?
He no longer cares for the honors.
even when they are in reach, which ordi-
narily attract men of ambition and ability.
He has marked them all off his list. A
senatorship, an enthusiastically. a judge
ship, a seat at the cabinet table-what is
such place to him? What opportunity
could he improve in it for carrying out his
plans for reform? Mr. Bryans is a lonely
eminence, but there he is. And. what Is a
good deal more, he will probably still be
there i'll the spring Of 1904. 1t is the presi-
dency or nothing with Mr.. Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14

perience, his eagerness to make place for
himself. and his purpose to strike In and at
tain greater growth than he could have
promised himself in his old environment
Instead Of remaining competitor with the
American, he has decided to become an
American himself and to take advantage
Of what this land anords.
AS the old immigrant was welcomed. SO
should the new one be- Let him be made to
feel at home with his capital OF cash and
experience, as the earlier one was with his
capital OF brain and Drawn and ambition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
AbOliskfnE the Canteen.
he RuStpn Herald

The clause in The army bill prohibiting
the sale of alcoholic beverages of any kind
a army canteens is not a measure which
the vast majority Of the American people
would approve. Reason. public sentiment
and all of the other considerations which
ordinarily determine legislative action are
in favor Of a maintenance of the canteen
system. The liquor saloon int! est. which
is now deprived of its profit, SO far the
sold ers' trade is concerned. is, doubtless,
in this respect. at least in certain localities.
hand in glove with the prohib tonists. for
the reason that If the canteen system Is
abolished the patronage not now gwen VIII
go to the liquor sal ems: hence there is ~
interest, except an acquiescing public senti-
ment, in support Of the canteen system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
When to Eat Fish.


Fish eaters who have become alarmed by
more OF less grounlleSS scares about pto-
maine puisoniugs are assured by a New
York Fuitun Market dealer that nothing Is
easier than to tell fresh fish. Here's his
remedy: ''If the fish is so firm that it will
not be denied by pressure from the fingers
If the eyes are full. if the scales are bright
If the fms are stiff, if the gIls are Of the
brightest color, neither pale dark
liver color, and If there IL no odur about
the fish, you are all right in eating it, says
this expert. IF your cook knows how &c
properly prepare and serve it, This col
lection f ifs is, however, enough to make
timid piscivorous animals decide that they
will try to get along without fish until they
get to places where they catch it them
selves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
Presents
For BabV.

Dainty Cashmere Wrappers,
Sacques and Shawls, hand embrold-
cred in silk. -
Handmade Worsted AfgAans,
Sacques, Sweaters, Caps, Leggins
and Mittens.
Nainsook Bibs, handmade, trim
med with Misunderstanding, lace and
embroidery.
Pillow Gases for crib and carriage.
of nainsook, linen and lawn, finished
with ruffles, edged with lace and-em-
broidery.
Silk Bonnets and Close-ftting
Caps, trimmed with chiffon, lace and
ribbon.
Second foor