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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
ALL ABOARD FOR HUDSON BAY,
RAILWAY THITHER FROM THE 800" UNDER
CONSTRUCTION


After great deal of talk the building of a
railway from the upper lake region to Hudson
Bay has finally been undertaken Ground was
broken less than four months ago, and already
something like thirty miles has been completed
ana put in operation. The line starts from the
Canadian town OF Sault Ste. Marie runs nearly
northward and will be over 800 miles in length
us name the Algoma Central is derived from
the county through which a large part of the
route lies. The Province Of Ontario has literally
encouraged the enterprise by grants of land.
but most of the capital required has been sup
piled by Auericans
one of the objects of this scheme is to open
a through route TO Europe by way Of the Arctic
ocean for the shipment of grain Another is
the building of considerable towns in what is
now a vast wilderness. Both of these plans re-
quire time for their realization. But the road
Is yielding considerable revenue from the very
start by opening up particularly rich timber
lands Heavy cOnsignments of timber are al
ready being hauled down to the 500" A part
OF this material. no doubt. will be consumed by
the pulp mills there, but the output of lumber
VIII be enormous. The road runs for hundreds
OF miles, it is said through forests of birch
maple. balsam, poplar and white pine. Curly
birch, which sells for 40 cents a cord along the
road, commands $40 a thousand feet in the
cents a cord there and sold on this side of the
line for SD a thousand feet. Thus it will be
seen that handsome returns are to be had from
the investment from the very outset
The region about to be developed is also rich
in mineral resources. These cannot be utilized
Immediately. but represent almost fabulous
wealth. There are great beds of gypsum and
extensive deposits of iron and copper Whether
the Algoma Central taps the nickel producing
district of Ontario does not appear.
The railway company proposes not only to
build suitable hotels at number Of points along
the route, but also TO establish first class sea-
side resort on the shores of Hudson Bay. Game
and fish abound in this part of the world. and
Will attract spOrtsmen. and the climate and
scenery will present other charms to the tourist.
Something like three years must elapse before
the line is finished. inasmuch as construction
goes at the rate of only half mile a day.
But the road is built in singularly substantial
manner for a new one. The rails weigh eighty
five pounds to the yard. and the locomotives are
marvels in respect to weight. Some of them
reported to weigh 133 tons each; but these fg-
ures may possibly include the tender. The roads
which these engines were obliged to pass,
on the way from Chicago to the 800" strength
ened their bridges to prevent mishap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
LORD KELvIN's FAITH IN FIGURES

From The Philadelphia Post.
Lord Kelvin otherwise Professor William
Thomson is a world famous scientist, with Eel
loWships and memberships galore in the learned
societies Of the civilized nations OF the world
He is bus little less than eighty years Of age
over twoscore years. Of professor OF natural
philosophy in the University Of Glasgow, the IN
stitution where he himself was educated AS a
professor ne has some Deculiarities, and one OF
them is the habit of saying when a doubling
question is put to him TO the absolute GER
tainty of some proposition:
Didn't figure that out myself!
The question is not put irritaby or eeotlstl-
cally as a rule; il is merely the natural remark
of a man who has been acknowledged leader
of worldwide fame for so many years.
one day, when lecturing on electricity, he told
his class that, while voltage OF three thousand
or so would be fatal to man. voltage or say
some three hundred thousand would be per
fectly harmless.
With current of far more than ordinary volt
age he going 10 give them practical Illus
tration of the faction himself. right there before
them. The students could hardly believe their
ears, but as he stepped toward the electrical
transformer cry of dissent and horror went up.
TRY it on a dog Try it on an animal!' came
from all parts Of the lecture room.
Lord Kelvin turned in stiff dignity and cast a
look of reprOach over the class. These were his
own pupils who doubling hint was in
his beloved University Of Glasgow. To doubt on
some minor point would not have hurt him. but
10 think that they could question the reliability
OF his carefully prepared figures on a matter Of
such moment really painful For a few
moments ne looked at tkem in cilence.
Didn't / figure il out myselfT' he said at
length: and then there was only silence as he
continued on his way TO the apparatus and
safely turned the tremendous voltage into him
self
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE BUGS.
THE CocKRoAcH AND THE BEDBUG WERE THIS
FIRST INSECTS
FIRST INSECTS

I1E Coo ROACH AND THE BEIBIN WE'RE
FIRST INSECTS.
From The Spectator.
In the very Oldest fossil bearing rocks no in
sects are found. The very Oldest fossil is kind
OF polyp making reefs OF limestone. when
Yet the insects had not appeared, and il flour
ished" in Canada. The first insect known TO
have existed, creature Of such vast antiquity
that il deserves all the respect which the
parVenU man can summon and offer 10 il,
"A ccCkrOach. This the father OF all black
beetles probably walked the earth in solitary
magnfcence when not only kitchens, but even
kitchen middens We're undreamed Of, possibly
millions Of years before NeOlithic man had even
z back cave TO offer with the remains Of last
nights supper for the COckroach of the period
20 enjoy. His discovery established the fact that
in the Siluran period there We're insects, though,
the only piece Of his remains found was
wing, there has been room for dispute as TO the
exact species. Mr.. tiOss in his preface TO the
second edition Of his book notes says that what
is probably q stil older insect has been found in
the lower Silurian ia Sweden This was not
cOckr0ach, but apparently something worse. II
the Latin name. pr0tOcmeX SilUrius. be liter
ally translated, il means the original Silurian
bug.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

II initiates as easily the frilled lizard one of
which was seen for the first time in the gardens
ana, indeed, ia Europe. about five years ago, can
elevate or depress the frl-like development Of
the cuticle Of the neck. More remarkable per-
maps even than this is the fact that this skin
assumes an endless succession Of varying colOrs
Indicative of fear. excitement love or passion
Flies and other insects constitute the main diet
OF this curious creature, which inhabits the
neighborhood Of marshy swamps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

shllllngs. but the total does not exceed half a
sovereign. The penalty for every penny not
Lorthcom1ng is 20 shillings. the forfeiture of
"a white bull with red nose and ears" The pay
ment is made by neighbOring parishes for the
privilege or using certain roads. Its legality is
and upheld
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
PAYING ~WROTH sILTER.v
he London Chronicle.

From The London Chronicle
strange ceremony took place yesterday
morning in Warwickshire. 1t consisted of the
payment to the Duke of Buccleuch of what is
known as "WToth silver" At the summit Of
Knightlow Hill. in the pretty village of Dun
church is an old mound with a large stone in
the centre. The stone has a big hollow and
into this cavity money IS poured before sunrise
on St Martins Day of every year The sums
contributed vary from q penny to over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
DEEP DISCUSSION.

From The Indianapolis Press
DO you think" asked the landiady. that
death ends alp
Not for four or five days. in the case Of a
turkey" said the Savage Boarder. who had won
his position Of star by sheer brutality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
he earth Of a dusty to-day
THE ANoLIs AND HIS QUEER TRICKS

From The London News.
e,,acirnen Of that remarkable reptile the
aroiis which corresponds 10 the chameleons OF
nc old World. has just arrived al Regent s
pm ,xnere its singular agility in running
leaning and climbing is likely TO make II an op-
seci OF much interest. The specimen In question
A. = loose sin or pouch, beneath the chin, which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
REMINISCENT.

From The Chicago Tribune.
Mr. Skimmerhorn Gas the participants in the
debate became persOnaD-I was laundering
fool when l asked you to marry me!
Mrs. SkimmerhOrn-Well. you looked 1t. dear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
OCEAN DUST OK SHIPS.
From The Mariner.

From Tie Mariner
dusty" ocean highway sounds almost in
credible Yet those who are familiar with sail
ing ships know that no matter how carefully
the decks may be washed down in the morning,
and how little work Of any kind may be done
during the DAY. nevertheless il the decks not
swept al uightfal an enormous quantity Of dust
VIII quickly collect. OF course, on the modern
elmer the burning Of hundreds Of tons of coal
every twenty-f0ur hours and the myriads Of
footballs daily would account for considerable
accumulation Of dust, but a wind TANNER"
manned with a doZ hands or less, no such dust
producing agencies are at work And yet the rec
Ords OF sailing ships show that they collect more
sea dust than does steamer, which is proba-
bly, accounted for by the fact that while the
dust laden smoke blows clear Of the steamer the
large area Of canvas spread by the sailer acts as
dust collector.
To quote an instance in support Of this con-
teuti0n. we may mention that no less than
tWentv-four and half barrels Of fine dust were
eWept from the decks Of an American sailing
shin during a ninety-seVen days voyage from
New-YoTk TO san Francisco The captain OF
this vessel a man of scientific tastes, made care
f1l observations the mystery of sea dust, but
bevond the wear and tear Of the sails and rig
cling a quite negligible factor, he could assign
absolutely no perceptbe cause for the forma-
lion of dust on board his ship. II has rDeen
asserted that the dust which falls on the decks
OF vessels ernanates from the interstellar spaces
This sounds both scientific and plausible, but IL
IS Al variance with certain known facts Bits
Of leather cork wood and vegetable fibre are
almost always present in sea dust me presence
OF which would seem 10 indicate that al sea, as
or land
The earth Of a dusty to-day
Is the dust Of an earthly tomorrow
r5,,,s,-,r this may be Of the fact Of the steady
and constant deposition Of dust on the decks
al [eseels while at sea there is no possible room
for doubt, but so Tar al atteinpls 10 soiNe inc
mystery Of its origin have falleo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
DANGEROUS SPORTS.
,hicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune.
Football may be dangerous sport" said the
professor. but IL isn't hundredth part as
deadly as the highbal--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

From The Cornhill Magazine.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25
PENETRATED A sHREWD DIS
GUISE.
Prison Guard Was InteresteA in q
Moving Grass Plot.


Moving Grass Plot.
Green Casey, 4 convict at San Quentin, has
won the admiration Of all his fellow-convicts
at the prison for the novel contrivance no has
invented IN order TO make his escape from the
prison walls some time ago. and through
Sheriff Langdon, of Santa Clara county, the
story has leaked out.
Casey was a kind of trusty around the prison
grounds, says the San Francisco Call, and
while working in one of the grounds In the
vicinity Of the prison he took 1t into his head
that he would like to escape. and was be-
ginning to tax his mind to the most
advantageous way to suit his purpose. As be
was strolling around on the green grass which
grows in abundance around the prison an Idea
struck him that IL he could initiate the grass
by some means he could elude the watchful
sentries and make good his escape.
Through the aid Of his convict friends he
procured some pieces Of burlap, and with the
aid of some rope made them into q long coat
that would cover him completely when lying
on the grass He then secured some wheat
first layer Of his coat. He cast 1t down care
lessly at one end of the prison grounds, and
watered 1t daily. In few weeks the grass
grew up through the sack coat, and before q
great while the piece OF burlap was conformed
Into a grassy lawn.
He was now ready to carry out his plans,
he succeeded in getting his new contrivance
across TO the northwest of the prison. and In a
few minutes was under his grassy coat.
Slowly he crept along with the cleverness of
would crown his efforts But his progress was
too rapid, and very soon he heard footsteps
coming In his direction. The moving grass ass
hillside soon came to sudden standstill as the
eve of a guard had noticed the grass moving
and come to Investigate the phe e5o1 mo
had been discovered. The guard took Casey,
and a red shirt now covers his breast
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25
II. II. HARGROvE,
The Apostle of the Industrial he
,.rotion of the Southwest.

neUerutlbh VI 49,
~. t1orcrovA was horn in
Hardy heHi' Ne. NJ Nos roorad
Coy1gt0n county MISS i'
nm farm, attended country schoois I'M
IL ma was enabled to take commercial
III ~ D,lbaar's Commercial Col
COURSE a. -, 1a srhsaouant
lese in New orleans NJ
Is studied .aw at the University Oh MIS-
sissnnl. under the 'amented Lamar, grad
'''lf r.-o ua hogan the practIce of
uauus ID To- Wies ord removed
law in CLARK county MISS ano ieno'.u
10 Shreveport in August. 1870, where he
continued the practice until he began his
N.s..- ~ 4, 1879 on the Sbreye-
ueNsp"p'' -, ~ on,tt,nad 70 1889
port Lines WHICH ne 'oh " -.
Having been an active toller during tue
vslIow fever endemic of 1873 in Shreve-
!e..'" rhar .ha ynIIow fever scourge WIS.,
lied Memphis IN $50 ne ptonlplt! rv nina
teeied nt 60 fee or hone of reward.
oa?s' , "'ImII service in nursing the
go ond siIt,larlng the great distress
o. tbS ""I ritr rho Work was with min a
o. tnat Gly n ng w VS. ,b wa" optarowth of
NUT oI lore. SHI ", Ioya of bfs falIow.
.'4I a. ppIisaissb dayotaon to what he
ala rtid aLe hfs any The neonle of his
fUns anHraSt,ng iha noble seif sacrifice
c etev'e ~ H Sbreren or He had NOT asked
t ~! tho Ua n'ace innnt no money TO Secure
aor lne pqee SPent ioc mo on he close
- w. 49, I'M VI cnmnument to his
ots S nS t sa.lioo again "a. e1ected
e itbent sgIslet' ne Ma rasienad in issa
anu rnao Oesan MIN On Tue atm work with
sunE 'po4ns G aecni.
t spe,i' n,it Ing on hasa
a sTj anu INN sIauon t9piEs' ~ .ue1e
w. hg,us IT mas peeu specais or,icnTar
Oh 'ne a pa IL
. ,Oca.ilIes nave a"akeneu wIuespFSdau , IN
t 49, aIa nav uUne HuoI " Ta hops
W oeea lIe4aenty called on dor aauresses
w M uIal toplcs. al tne u
'I T, As1full u society OF the stute.
IIe sp.eIu!I ueEeIoPIneht VI soutnWgs'
i uou'S sauna hau IN MI. hargrove utsciip
n.e le' 1 on LOUISIANA c!lllate. nea hi
s sll SOL one OF lts oest agenaes' dnIs
h, yln T y mas heteeu fortunes 10 inny,
s q SiS'a me interests OF ms STATE II
IL n.o aoWeEeE, me school WORK OF MI. h Jar
80 ".'Ju wIil lor All ttLie troMn nm mn
as que OF louisiana worthiest sons anu
seS'tst nrheIactors. OF Hideen yeahrs az
, masa nO!re anu pen' Win an 1huus.ls lnas
J., sae crusade OF more ana better SCHOOLS
y. IN LOUISIANA. lie visited every parish 10
.ae STATE, spoke oe1ore ponce JurIes,
..acuerS lhstltutes an lact. became tne
sssTeSsSHe leader that aroused puollc
sPn!t WACh placer such leglslatlon on
re stagte books that secured more innds;
Inmlndful of hostile criticism, regardless
VI personal comfort ana even OF belns
misunderstood by those who were en-
sagen IN the same work. Hardy Har-
grove became an Inspiration for better
sHQ0.S, better teachers and determined
puohc spirit Tor elementary education.
70 20 mat when the state convention met at
shreveport in 1906 he WAS the choice
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25
SHIP CHANDLERY BUSINESS,

doing generally both wholesale and re-
tail business. The increase in this bust
ness corresponds with that In all others
and is further augmented by large pur-
chases recently for the British govern
ment. The advance of this interest has
been steady and more than satisfactory
and while 1t is true that the fitting out
of British ships has created something
Of boom in that line, 1t is confidently
predicted by those in a position to
know. that there cannot be a backward
movement with all the factors operating
together as they do for the advancement
and building up of the trade.
Heretofore Savannah has been the COM
mercial center for naval stores, but con-
ditions are changing and the market is
shifting westward. This is due TO many
fact that the pine forests of the Allan
tic states are practically worked out for
this purpose, while those of the gulf
states are scarcely beginning to be de-
veloped. AS they are developed the pro-
ducers look for some central point for
the shipment of their product, and this
naturally Is New Orleans. Turpentine
has advanced from 20 cents to 50 cents
other naval stores in proportion, and at
the same time the output has increased
nearly 100 per cent. 1t can readily be
seen what effect this must have upon the
country which produces these articles,
and upon this as well as allied branches
OF trade.
An attempt has been made to give
above true resume of the condition of
the wholesale trade of New Orleans,
and the picture Is in no sense over
drawn. Much has been said and written
about the new south. her vast and rapid
ly growing industries, and the energy
and acumen with which her unlimited
resources are being developed. All that
has been said. both north and south, on
that subject may not be literally true,
but 1t would be hard indeed to overdraw
the facts; and estimates that seem to
be fabulous are In reality conservative
statements made by careful statisticians
with the full knowledge that they will
tax the credulity of the average business
man.
1t Is no wonder, then, that New Or
leans, situated as she is at the very
and being the terminus of all the great
arteries of gulf state traffic, should take
the position that she does as the lead
ing wholesale market of the south.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

CliDker from the refuse destructors at Brad
ford. England. which In 1894 cost nearly $4,000
for cartins and dumping. is now turned TO
profitable purpose In mortar and concrete
has been found TO give excellent results for
formation of reservoirs and inverts. During
the winter months screened clinker has found
favor for sprinkling on roads made slippery by
the frost.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

Mrs. Susan simmons Winans, the Oldest lv.
ing person born the site of Chicago and one
OF the survivors Of the Fort Dearborn massa-
ere OF 1872, is very i'll at Santa Ana. Cal
She is over SO years old. Mrs. Winans was
an infant six months old at the time OF the
massacre, and with her mother escaped in
jury at the hands of the sayages and was
taken captive by them.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

The Mississippi legislature displayed great
liberality toward the state institutions. Cher
among the appropriations was allowance
of $50. 900 for repairs on the State University
buildings, now crun bling TO decay; S37, 500 for
new buildings and dormltory facilities at the
Industrial Institute and College located at
Columbus and $40, 900 for textile school in
connection with the Starkville Agricultural
and Mechanical College.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

last Monday to- George a. Richmond, the
New York bookseller. for $500 900 The books
were shipped 10 New York, but before being
unpacked were sold by Mr.. Richmond 10
Frederick K. Trowbridge at a price not stated.
Among the volumes were some exceptionally
rare ones not to be found in the British
Museum and which that institution has been
trying hard to secure.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

Gilt-edge farm loans can be made on
lands around Crowley, La, ranging in
per cent interest. Write W. w. Duson
x Bro. about loans.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

Crowley, La, needs a $50, 900 hotel;
S25, 900 already subscribed by the citi-
gems Of Or, Crowley, Splendid Investment II,
W. w. Duson & Bro, Crowley, La.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

Information about per cent and 10
per cent investments, with gilt-edge real
estate security; loans one third value of
real estate. Write w. w. Duson & Bro,
Crowley, La.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

sir hundred men are employed the year
round, an index of the amount Of work
turned out at whistler, where even this
large force Is often crowded with over
time time work. The plant Is yery complete.
chlnery and appliances aud the work
turned out here Is OF the class which
renects credit on. the road. Speaking of
these tn shops, a contemporary says: These
whistler shops are responsible for q
thriving town of over 3O00 Inhabitants,
housed In 400 or 500 neat dwellings"
This describes Whistler, and II Is an i'm
portant proht.producer to the merchants
OF Mobile, where 80 much OF its shopping
Is done.
GENERAL OFFICES, ETC.
The general Offices of the system are In
Mobile and the principal officers OF the
road have homes there. The lack of
formality and the uniform courtesy dis
played toward visitors Is no where more
tor from any part OF the globe who
drops In at this office forever feels him
self at home there and carries away a
kindly impression Of the personnel of the
stan. President T.. l.. Russell, despite
his engrosslng responsibilities, has al
ways a moment and a CHEEKY greeting
for his callers. And so from the Iecntive
head down one notes the display of friend
ly courtesy which leaves an impress upon
all who have business with the road.
Colonel E. l.. Russell Is one Of the best
known figures In the south, and his sue
cession to the presidency Of the road on
the resignation Of Colonel ]. c. Clarke
was fitting Endorsement OF the abilities
displayed during the twenty-odd years
he had been connected with the road.
As a man of marked ability and one
calculated to add friends and strength to
any enterprise with which he Is con
nected, he has done much to popularize
and to build up the road, to the interest
of which he has devoted so many years.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

Lands at Crowley, La, have increased
In value from So an acre to from $50
TO $50 in ten years Write W. W. Duson
& Bro, Crowley, La.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

ANY persons wanting information about
rice mills, banks, hotels, paper factories,
rice lands and irrigation enterprises
should write 10 W. W. Duson & Bro,
Crowley, La.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25
Address, for Information.
CANAL OFFICE,
CROWLEY, LA.

the condition of his people the application
Of an ardent, and tireless, Intelligent
brain IN the cause of human uplifting
and development, will go on through the
ages perpetuating the work of a glorious
life till time shall be no more.
J. HENRY SHEPHERD.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

total export trade two decades ago with Its
present trade shows a loss of 10 per cent
last year, against gain OF $50 per cent for
Boston, 90 per cent for Philadelphia and 240
per cent for Baltimore.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

Crowley. La, has seven Of the largest
rice mills In the state, and 5000 popula-
ton, and offers opportunities for Invest
ment. Write w. w. Duson & Bro.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-25

Rice lands In the famous Crowley dis
tricts are paying from twenty to forty
per cent. For Information write W. w.
Duson & Bro, Crowley, La.