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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19
Miss Katydid in green attire
Sings nightly in her tree:
ut won't be long before Jack Frost
VIII have Il mash OH me-"
Detroit Free Press.

She (entering the surf -"Gracious.
the waters cold. I'm shivering already
He-"Oh. as soon as you get under the
water you'll get over it, philadelphia
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

The manufacturers of Carriers Ink
have had forty years experience in MAX
ing it and they certainly know how Send
for 'Inklings.' free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

A Kansas editor says: But for the
arrival Of help we would have been bad
~ cheWn by the vicious bulldog"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

Mrs. NimsIOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
tcethng, sOftens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
allays pain cures wind collie. 25c Il bottle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

and each faithful dog obeyed his mas
ter. The people at last craned their
necks over the pews, and when the dogs
actually fought not few Of the congre-
CATION were outstanding. The minister's
patience was ultimately exhausted, and
so he called to his hearers and said,
"Ah. weel, my britherin, | see We are
more interested in the dog fight than in
my sermon. and so I'll close the buikc--
and III be- half crown on the collie.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

Scene-Children's party punch and
Judy show go;ng):
Tom discovered by his hostess papa in
tears
Hostess Papa Afraid, Tom? Cheer
up, old man, they're only dolls"
Poor Frightened Tommy" They won't
be dolls when l dream about them to-
night"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

Four-year-old Dorothy Of Philadelphia
is used to silent grace a; table. When
IN Episcopal minister dined with the
family the other day he was invited to
ask Il blessing ''Sh." interrupted Doro-
thy rcprovingy. as the minister began,
we always say grace before we talk. =
New York Evening Sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

Mrs. D'Avnoo cat front window
"Consta bleu
Policeman YES, ma am. What's
wrong, ma ann
Mrs. NothinS's wrong: but
/ wish you'd step into the kitchen and
tel 1.-The cook not to burn the meat. as
she did last night. I'm afraid o
London Tit-Bits
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

Mr.. Goodley-"Alas. our friend Spout
er has gone to that bourne whence no
traveller returns
Mr.. Hardart-"Yes, thank goodness.
He can't come back and lecture about
it. '-Philadelphia Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

The newly-elected mayor of 4 country
town was about to make his first jour
ney in that capacity through the place.
The townspeople had arranged that from
an arch OF flowers under which he wa,
to pass Il floral crown should hang. sur
mounted by the words: He we'll de
serves it, But the wind blew away the
crown, and when the pompous mayor
passed under the arch. to the great JOY
Of those who had voted against him, on
~ rope with a moose at the end Of it
dangied there with He we'll deserves it"
standing out in bold relief above it
New York Evening Post
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

One of the Summer Sights in Boston
"A stout lady belted with superb
belt. on Il large plate exactly ut the back
Of which was engraved i'll conspicuous
letters the name Emma AS she
moved along the street, grand, gloomy
and peculiar, the small boys set up be-
hind her shout of Whoa, Emma
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-09-19

Mrs. DeKanter-"Y said you were
going to be detained at your office all
evening, but YOU weren't there Now,
where were yOu?'
Mr.. DeKanter-"My dear, there's no
sense in your getting excited. 1t really
Mrs. DeKanter-'Why don't you an
swer my question:"
Mr.. DeKanter-"My dear. I would an
swer your question if | was sure you
wouldn't question my answer. "-Phila-
delphia Press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
DEPENDS ON RICE'S DOCTOR
wITTHAUs WILL NOT SAY THAT POISON
CAUSED DEATH WITHOUT con-
SULTING HIM.

There was BRIEF conference IN the District At
torneys office yesterday forenoon between Mr.
Gardiner. Captain McClusky. Coroner Hart and
Professor Witthaus over the Iatters finding in his
ANALYSIS OF the contents OF the stomach OF the
William Marsh Rice
Professor Witthaus asked for more time until he
could consult with Dr. Curry who attended Mr.
Rice in his last Illness He said he would not make
the positive declaration that the quantity Of mer-
curry which he had discovered sufficient TO kin
Until after he had talk with DR.. Curry. In the
absence Of such declaration District Attorney
Gardiner said nothing could be done.
Surrogate Thomas was asked by a representative
OF the law firm OF Horublower Baker & Miller
counsel for John D. Bartine and William NJ. Rice
IT.. executors Of the will. make order direct
ing later Will. which is alleged TO be in the pos
session Of Albert T. Patrick Mr. Rices legal ad-
wiser to be placed on file in the office OF the Sur
rosate, where the firm can inspect It. The motion
was adjourned until FRIDAY
counsel said that Samuel Untermyer Of Gug-
genheimer, Untermyer & Marshall OF No. so
Broad-st.. had recently been retained as counsel
ior the other side, and had suggested that the
document which asked to be fled be
handed over to him and allowed TO remain in his
possession for three weeks. If that time It had
not been placed by Patrick in Mr.. Untermyer's
ma Marx W Potter and William NJ Rice. jr-. set
tortn IN athcavits that II absolutely necessary
IN oTaer to prove the probate of the viii executed
"a 1890 that they should the alleged Will in
Patricks possession. They wanted TO have photo
graphic copies made of the paper and the instru-
uent subjected 70 examination, chemical and
Otherwise, as they wanted 10 test the signatures
attached 10 it.
Mr.. Potter said he had visited the City Prison
IN company with Mr.. Rice, jr., and saw Patrick
tnere- While talking to him through the bars Rice
sHpped in letter asking him to show the Gu
ment which ne was understood TO have in his
possession, purporting TO be a will of Mr.. Rice.
Frederick B. House. Patrick's counsel. m at
the time, and on his advice Patrick declined say
anything further on the subject
Samuel Untermyer said that II impcs-
sole Tor him 10 make public the contents of
the Will We represent one in this matter, -
ne explained to the reporter 'and don't under
stand why YOU should to me. I understand
that the will viii be Offered for probate very soon
IAen u will be the pubiC.s affair."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOND ISSUE.
BOARD OF ESTIMATE CONSIDERS THE NEW
BUILDING-THE WILLIAM H
SEWARD PARK.

Fark Commissioner Clausen recommended to the
BOARD or Estimate and Apportionment yesterday
the issue Of bonds ts the amount OF 100000 10
Dulid the New-York Public Library. He said that
.he SooeOC0 already appropriated had been used up
IN the removal of the old reservoir. the building OF
the foundations and the boiler and engine rooms
The plans for the building included a marble
pudding the rotunda stairs and entire interior
TO be composed of white marble without bleulish,
and Of the character of that used in the Drexel
Building The building is TO be freproof. with
frontage of 1856 feet in Fifth-ave. and 27311 in
Forty-second-st. According to the specifications it
has to be completed in two years and half from
the letting OF the contract
Chief Engineer Mclean OF the Finance Depart
ment reported that he had examined the plans
and specifications of the Park Commissioner and
believed that the estimates for the building
were reasonable He recommended however that
s. $4,000 be appropriated instead Of $1,000 COO The
specifications were referred to the Corporation
Counsel for approval before the Board adopted
them.
appropriating $4,000 for the William H Seward
Park be rescinded and another adopted that
would include playground feature. The resou-
ton has not yet been passed by the Municipal As
sembly.
They will pass it quicker with the playground"
said the Controller
IF they'd play less and work more would be
better for the city remarked the Mayor
1t was also decided to appropriate $4,000 for the
repaving of West Eighty-SiXth-St. with asphalt
This appropriation has been asked for by the resi-
dents of the street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
BONDS FOR NEW BRIDGE PASSED.
COUNCIL AUTHORIZES ISSUE OF OVER
5000 ,OOO-ALDERMEN RESOLVE
ON ORGAN GRINDERS.

Through the efforts of President Guggenheimer
twenty-seven members of the Council were got to-
gether yesterday TO pass bond resolutions. The
resolution for the issue of 100000 bonds for the
New East River Bridge was passed. although the
members from Richmond and Queens voted against
II. The following bonds also author led Fiji
teen thousand dollars for improving Hudson Park.
$4,000 for regarding Riverside Drive, S6 3S9 for
the West Thrtieth-st police station, $4,000 for
laboratory in connection with tho Willard Parker
Hospital $4,000 for pumping engine at Millburn,
S24 800 for mains in the Borough of Brooklyn.
$500 for the improvement OF the Croton water
she'd and Sc 800 for a wall at East River Park.
The Council also passed several resolutions for re-
grading and repaving streets.
An order of the Supreme Court read requir-
ing the Council to show cause why It should not
pass resolution for the issuance of $4,000 bonds
for the Wadlegh High School. at One-hundred-
and-fourteenth-st and Seventh-ave After Council
men Cassidy and Goodwin had protested against
the issuing of the order the bond issue
thorzed. A resolution authorizing the expenditure
of $4,000 for sinking wells to increase the water
supply Of the Borough of Richmond was passed.
Edward Mcmahon was elected first assistant ser
geant-at-arrns of the Council a salary Of $500
a year. No provision has been made in the budget
for the payment Of his salary.
Forty-fve members Of the Board Of Aldermen
did not attend the meeting yesterday, and for that
reason no business could be transacted that in
volved the expenditure of money. resolution
providing for the licensing OF organ grinders and
limiting their number to $50 was recommended by
the Committee on Streets and Highways and was
adopted by the Board
Alderman John T Mccall said the Republican
members Of the Board who absented themselves
thereby defeated the BlackweIIs Island Bridge
measure. He said there must be an understanding
between them to stay away and defeat the bridge
Alderman Diemar the only Republican present.
voted for the Queens County bridge. and If there
was any blame for failure to begin the bridge It
lay with the Democratic majority. Adjournment
was taken to a week from next Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
THE PLANTING or BULBS.

The last days Of bulb planting for spring WINDOW
gardens or for out OF door flower beds at hand.
Next 70 securing the best bulbs right soil IS most
important This should be Hight and open. pref
erabIy a sandy loan, with bone meal as fertilizer
Coarse sand can be added TO heavy loan IN sum
Gent quantity TO make il friable.
Bulbs OF a kind should be planted together, be-
cause the habits Of various varieties are dissim-
liar; because the colors Of the different kinds are
APT harmonic and because they DO not
boOn at the time Hyaciuths, tulips mar
ctssus daIodiIs crocuses, snoWdrops and sciIlas
al 90 well II given proper care. Those for house
blooming should be planted in pots, thoroughly
soaked and placed IN the dark for about SIX weeks,
q until the crown begins 10 appear They VIII not
need more moisture until they are brought 70 the
light
Out OF doors the large bulbs should be planted
about I've inches deep and six inches apart Nature
VIII care for these IN her own way. and unless
severe freeze comes soon the roots viii become
vel established this fall
There IS nothing more refreshing IN the early
spring than 4 window OF Dubious plants, running
as they do through the gamUt Of colors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
RFcFPTTOy TO MRS. BURNS.

The campaign headquarters at No lSS Fllth-aVe'
were CAV Yesterday afternoon with flags and palms
In honor Of Mrs. Clarence Burns, 10 whom a re-
ception was given by the West End Woman Re
publican Association. The hostess OF the day was
Mrs ] Alexander Brown. Mrs. Cornelia , ROD
nson president Of the club. provided the entertain
ren+ and Miss Helen Varick Boswell. chairman
Of the State Republican Women's Association, re-
ceived with Mrs Burns. large bunch OF Ameri-
can Beauties and chrysanthemums, tied with the
National colors and a bunch OF Mckinley pinks
were given 10 Mrs Burns. Mrs. Kate Wilson
sang a campaign song composed by herself Among
the guests were Mrs Edward Lee Young, Mrs
Margaret Ravenhin Miss Margaret Pascal Mrs
Annie [, Mason Miss s. Z Blanchard. Miss r.
NJ Hover Miss Eliza beth r. Clarke. Mrs. Kate
Wilson, Mrs. William Trafton Mrs John Foster
Williams Mrs A w Manchester. Mrs Katherine
Lane, Mrs F. DAILY, Miss Edith Granger. MIS- r
S Merry. Mrs Chauncey V. Grape. Mrs hattie
Ostrom and Mrs Charles O'COnnOr Irwin. .
Mrs. Timothy L. Woodruff viii be the guest OF
honor At the West End Club on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
STYLES IN CHILDRENs CLOTHES.

For children the Empire style is much favored by
fashion Just 1t Is especially well adapted TO
little girls who inclined to slimness, and IS
seen in both coats and frocks.
A pretty cashmere dress has a short wasted
body defined by a band Of embroidery, and pulled
sleeves with friIIs below the elbows. The skirt IS
gathered equally all about the belt. The quaint
little poke bonnet to be with this frock is
made OF shirred mousseline de sole, with soft
strings Of Liberty silk tied beneath the chin and
full ostrich tips curving gracefully at the left
side.
A tot seen recently wore pelisse OF velvet with
gathered mousquetaire sleeves and edged all about
with scalloped lace 1t opened over a frock Of
soft plaid silk accordion pleated.
Two charming little coats displayed at a recent
opening were in pure white corded silk. One had
collar which was ornamented with openwork
stitching and embroidery in clusters Of edelweIss,
the pretty flowers hanging below the collar and
forming most decorative border. while the
broidery repeated the skirt OF the coat
above a group OF tiny tucks. The extreme Of fash
ion shown in the bell sleeves. with banded
Vndersleeves below.
The second coat showed bordering Of finely
corded tucks and collar Of white rnOUsseline with
a silken embroidery fine lace falling over
and under the collar OF white edged with a ruChe OF
chiffon. The sleeves were also bell shaped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
pRIyCETON UNITERSITT NOTES.

Princeton. y. j.. Oct. 30 (SpeciaD--Editors OF
''The Nassau Literary Magazine have arranged
for a series of addresses by noted men, OF which
the first will be a lecture The Drama by
Joseph Jefferson in Alexander Hall November
Is Among the other speakers are Winston Spencer
Churchill, the English war correspondent during
the Boer war. and Major J. b. Pond Admission
10 the lectures Will be by invitation
Professor ". E D. Scott. curator OF the depart
rneot of ORTHODOXY received to-day several cases
OF birds from the British Museum These speci-
mems mum boring several thousand BIRDS win the4r
nests and eggs. the result OF an exchange OF
duplicate specimens between the university and
the British Museum. 49,. -, -
Professor Guyot Cameron has announced thar me
annual French lecture given under the auspices OF
-. Ir1jyersitv French department through the
iilaraIrv OF NJ T Pyne. will be delivered this year
nv castor dc Schanips the French author, critic
and litterateur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
TRADES UNIONS DISCUSSED.
AN INTERESTING PAPER READ BY MISS
KEYSER BEFORE THE SOCIETY
FOR POLITICAL STUDY.

Trades Unions the topic Of discussion at
the weekly meeting of the Society for Political
Study yesterday afternoon. Miss Harriette Key
ser read a paper the subject giving brief out
line OF the history of trades unions and the
of their birth. One Of her emphatic statements
was:
Women are so fond of Haunting imported labels
on their garments that the dealers have to put
them on American goods. and, although I
ashamed to say It Of my sex, in this way II Is en-
couraging the sweatshop system in this country"
Miss Keyser said that the shallow thinker con-
sidered strikes the strongest manifestations OF
trades unionism. but she quickly proved that
there were strikes before there trades unions,
and the most violent strikes have been where
unions did not exist.
Although strikes to be regretted" she said
"as is any form of warfare. yet it will be found
that a great deal has been accomplished by them,
and that some unions once weak and little re-
spected by employers. by frequently striking have
reached point of power where any labor griev-
ance receives consideration from employers.
What the benefits OF trades unions? First
and greatest, labor legislation To the trades
unions must be given the credit for the laws
against child labor chat abomination of the fac
tory system in different States) and the contest in
favor of the children still being waged in many
States.
Restrictive legislation in regard sweating has
its impulse in trades union demands
The system of benefits must also be considered
public good. In times Of financial distress, when
unorganized workingmen are taking the public
dole the organized workingman keeps his self-re-
spect and accepts aid only from the union in which
he may be said 10 be a joint stockhoder.
The educative influence Of the trades union. sup
plementing the education of the public school, or
in some cases at the present day taking the place
OF early school advantages. is of great public ben
eft
when ideal factory like certain shoe fac
tory in Brockton. Mass Unionizes its operators,
and, according TO union rules pays men and women
equally for doing equal work and adopts the union
label. 1t IS well for TO look to II that we aban-
don any attitude Of Indifference may have as
sumed and encourage what is plainly for the
benefit OF women and Of men well. Women can
do much in economic problems. Let as see 10 II
that in this special branch, union labor, we watch
with enlightenment the progress from the oaroar1c
methods of the warfare Of strike to the higher
methods OF arbitration and peace which trades
unions inculcate.'
Miss America Phillips led off the discussion, and
upheld trades unions. saying: mo important move
nent ever existed without aggregation"
Mrs. J. Trow, the president announced that a
committee will be appointed find new headquar-
tiers for the Society for Political Study. Mrs Trow
with Mrs. May Benton Bedeu delegate, and Mrs
| George Howes as alternate will represent the So
| cIety at the State Federation in Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31

others, and then the mystic rites will be held. be-
ginning with the time honored ceremony Of bobbing
for apples. English walnuts, containing apt quo
tatons, viii be opened. Then will follow q test for
discovering the name Of ones life partner. Each
woman viii be called upon to write the initials OF
three men and each man the initials Of three
women on tiny scraps of paper. These VIII be
rolled up and placed in the centre Of a small cake
Of cornmeaL Each cake will be dropped into a
bowl Of water. and when ii falls apart the first
initials that 10 the surface will be the fateful
ones.
Another form of the oracle will answer series
Of questions interesting points. A question
will be placed in box, containing. separate
slips Of paper as many answers to 1t as there are
guests so that no two shall draw the same reply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-31
STATISTICS OF THE ARMY.
STRENGTH AND LOSSES FOR A YEAR
GIVEN BY ADJUTANT-GENERAL CORBIN

STRENGTH AND LOSSES FOR A YEAR
GIVEN BY ADJUTANT-GENERALC ORBIN.
Washington. Oct. 30-The annual report Of Ad-
jutant-General Corbin to the Secretary Of War for
the year ended June 30. 1900 shows that the Regu-
lar Army consists of ISIS officers and s. s61 enlisted
men. and the volunteer of 1.54S officers and
3107s enlisted men, total OF IS 100, including
the Hospital Corps which is not counted as a part
of the effective strength of the Army. The Regu-
lar and volunteer Army at present IS distributed
follows:
teers, and 1855 enlisted ali Regulars Alaska.
a oncers 108 enlisted men; Porto Rico, IS officers,
men, Hawaiian Islands. officers, 219 enlisted men:
China. 50 officers 700 men.
There are s7s volunteer enlisted men in Porto
Rico and 200 in the Philippines, These are the
only places where volunteer enlisted men are serv-
ing. Some staff officers are serving in nearly all
the places named.
The deaths reported in the Army. both Regular
and volunteer. are:
United States. Il officers 264 men; Alaska men
Cuba, officers 146 men; Porto Rico So men;
Hawaii. l officer, men; Philippine Islands. 40 ON
officers $50 men In seven Instances. owing to an
error. officers dying have been counted twice once
actual total being 81 officers dead.
During the year there were discharged from SER
vice 22.592 men: deserted 1888.
The casualties in the Chinese campaign between
July and October were officers and 200 enlisted
men.
General Corbin highly comnends the operation OF
post exchanges and the canteen. saying that the
reports from the Philippines, Cuba and Porto Rico
indicate that the post exchange has become an
absolute necessity He says that the total amount
received from the exchanges. so far as reported,
S62 with net profit OF S4645C4
Discussing the recruiting service for the Regular
Army General CoVbin says:
OF the 1853 accepted applicants. 1855 were ma
tive born and 1901 OF foreign birth; S64S were
white $50 coIored and 30 Indians. The eTlstments
numbered 1855 and the re-enlistments 3,961. Elk
Cluding re-enlistments, the percentage Of native
born among the original enlistn1ents was IS Is
The reports show that the recruiting Officers max
ing the 9OI7 enlstments embraced in the first two
items OF the foregoing list rejected 1854 applicants
about IS per cent OF the number seeking enlist
ment-as lacking in either legal, mental moral or
physical qualifications: 9s7 Of these were rejected
as aliens and 203S Tor Ilite-aCy
A table is given showing the chronological list Of
actions in the Philippine Islands from February t.
1899 10 June 80 1900 together with the losses IN
killed and wounded The totals show So officers
and 475 men killed and LAT officers and 2,076 men
wounded.