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world-and think it best to warn
you"
you must be more explicit still,
Miss Digby,"
Helen Digby sighed Her charge was
terribly perverse.
Il wish to warn you very distinctly
and clearly against Mr.. Nugent, Ethel.
You are very lovely, my dear, and nat
urally enough he must admire you. He
may pay you compliments and fatter
you; do not believe him, do not trust
him, do not put faith in anything he
may say"
you are supposing,' Miss Dgby,
that I am not old enough to take care
Of myself"
mo, Ethel, am only supposing that
You are inexperienced, should not
like Sir Leonard to think that had
not taken good care Of you"
And | should like TO show that ! was
able to take better care Of myself than
you could Of me-" retorted Ethel; and
with these words, proudly spoken, she
walked away, leaving Helen Digby to
her own reflections
That was the turning OF the scale;
from that day the balance weighed in
Laurie Nugents favor. That Miss Dig
by disIlked him, and had warned her
against him, was quite sufficient to
make Ethel Gordon like him and in
cline in his favor. Helen Digby could
not have done anything more fatal than
express distrust of him. II Ethel
could have acted as she liked, she
would have talked to him more than
before, and it would always have been
in the presence of Miss Dlgby; but
Laurie Nugent was wiser. He saw by
Eelen's face that she had not been
quite pleased at seeing Ethel with him
on the lawn
Discretion Is the better part OF
yalor," he said 20 himself. IF Miss
Digby should suspect what | have
sworn, she will take Ethel where can
not follow, and then ! must lose her;
but If | use a little self-control, she viii
not even suspect"
So for the next few days, although it
cost him more than he would have
cared to acknowledge, he did not once
approach Ethel--he did not even seek
an opportunity Of addressing her chap
eron.
She shall not think me eager, she
shall find me perfectly Indifferent" he
said; and Ethel was surprised to find
how much she missed him
Helen Digby like the noble, simple,
unsuspcctlng woman she was, laughed
at herself for her suspicion. It had been
only passing thought, an idea that
came from seeing them together which
she laughed at now Laurie Nugent APP
peared 10 be subllmely Indifferent to
Ethel, and she proud. cold and
naughty, would never care for any one.
Helen Digby was quite at her ease, and
in few days had forgotten the circum-
stance, or il she remembered ii, il was
only with a smile.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15
TO KNOW DEADLY SNAKES.
Signs by Which Their Character May
be Recognized.

To distinguish between venomous
and harmless snakes is easy in prac-
tce, but it is difficult to explain in
words alone, as there is no one exter-
nal characteristic which distinguishes
them. 1t is rather peculiar varying
union of many separate marks that
brands the dangerous reptile
Generally speaking, all snakes may
be divided into two great classes
those which have the head covered
with numerous small scales and those
which have it covered with large, reg
ularly fitted plates. Leaving out the
elipidae and the poisonous sea Of
snakes, with which the hunter will
have nothing to do all snakes with
small head scales move about by night
and those with large plates on the
head by day This may be known by
their eyes, for the first have vertical
pupils like the cats, while those of the
latter are generally circular in form
The long, active day snakes, gliding
about from bush to bush, or hurriedly
rock or tree stump is harmless Even
should he lie coiled in the sunshine
he will flee from approaching danger
But a serpent nicely Coiled in some
secluded nook. which instead of fleeing
gathers himself closer together, is
most probably dangerous, particularly
If he be more or less marked with a
suggestion of irregular crossbars or
whitish or dirty yellow and darker
brown or blackish This is the char
acteristic colorlng of our dangerous
snakes, the RATHER, the copperhead and
the moccasin,
The following points embrace all the
peculiarities of our American yipers
and the last two are especially note
worthy as the browning proofs OF
venom
l. Moving about at dusk or by night
generally on the ground and very
rarely ascending trees or bushes. 2
Seldom flying in alarm but rather coll
ing for defense. 3. Colors generally
subdued in tint, with a semblance OF
irregular crossbars of lighter ana
darker shades, 4. Tail short, body
stout, neck thin, head fat and very
broad especially behind. 8. Scales
keeled-i. e., each scale has ridge
down the middle, which gives the SKIN
a rough appearance like rasp
Head covered with small scales, some
times larger over the eyes or nose. O.
Eyes with vertical pupils Ike a cats
3. Two pits or holes between the eyes
and nose, suggesting four nostrils y
Two long, curved, perforated fangs IN
the upper jaw just in front Of the eye
one on either side. and so hinged taa'
they lie backward, hidden from view
in a membranous sheath but ereclls
at will
Some Of the first seven peculia'it.e7
may be found in harmless snakes D3.
Il is only In the vipers that they are
united.-Outing
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

greater compliment than it gave
to Senator Lodge rep, Mass.).
The announcement that he would de-
liver speech on the Philippine ques-
ton drew TO the senate every sena-
tor now in the city and to the galleries
an unusually large number of audi
dtors The speech was based on the
bill introduced by Senator Spooner
vesting in the president authority to
govern the Philippines until congress
should otherwise provide by legisla-
ton and was strong advocacy
of that measure. In part he said:
II hope and believe that we shall
retain the islands, and that, peace and
order once restored we shall and
should re-establish civil government,
beginning with the towns and villages,
where the Inhabitants are able to
manage their own affairs. We should
give them honest administration and
prompt and efficient courts. We
should see to ii that there is entire
protection TO persons and property,
in order 10 encourage the develop
ment OF the islands by the assurance
of safety TO investors of capital All
men should be protected in the free
exercise of their religion, and the
doors thrown open to missionaries of
all Christian sects. The land which
belongs to the people, and of which
they have been robbed in the past,
should be returned to them and their
titles made secure. We should inau-
gurate and carry forward, in the most
earnest and liberal way, a compre-
hensive system of popular education.
Finally, while We bring prosperity
to the islands by developing their re-
sources, We should, as rapidly as con-
ditions will permit bestow upon them
government and home rule. Such,
in outline, is the policy which believe
can be and will be pursued toward
the Philippines. 1t will require time,
patience, honesty and ability for its
completion, but it is thoroughly prac-
ticable and reasonable" Senator
Proctor rep, VT read a letter
from Colonel l.. w. V. Kennon, in
command of the 34th regiment in the
Philippines dealing fully with the sit
uation there. The northern part of
the island of Luzon is cleared partially
of insurgents in formidable bodies, the
few remaining being in scattered
bands. They hoped to be able to dis
courage the Americans by conducting
a guerrilla warfare. In the opinion of
Col. kennon, many Filipinos, with the
exception of the savage Tagalos, want
ed American control because the forces
under Aguinaldo preyed upon the
country, and committed atrocious
crimes against the inhabitants. This
desire for American rule has taken the
form of burning Aguinaldo in eifigy.
Col. Kennon was certain the FilipinoS
had no capacity for self government
and needed the strong hand of some
nation to guide and direct them.
Washington, March 6.-The house
spent the entire day in consideration
of the Aldrich- Robbins contested
election case from the 4th Alabama
district Mr.. Robbins, the sitting
member, made a speech of an hour in
his own behalf.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

| Washington, March 5.-Senator
Carter rep, Mont.) dealt vigorously
with the Quay case in the course Of his
explanation as to why he will vote for
the former Senator from Pennsylvania.
Notwithstanding he voted against the
seating of Mr.. Corbett of Oregon in the
last congress. Senator Fairbanks (rep
Ind.) then delivered a set speech in
support of the conference report on the
financial bill, which BILL he declared
marks a large and Intelligent step for
ward in our monetary history He made
an argument on the silver question
holding that the maintenance of the
gold standard with silver circulating a:
currency at parity with gold is the
only bimetallism possible with so vast
a difference existing between the values
of the two metals. The republicans had
| done everything that had ever been
done for silver and the opposition were
bimetallists in theory only Senator
Butler (dem., n. c. followed with a
brief general discussion on the ques-
ton, particularly attacking the power
which he said was conferred upon tie
national banks by the pending bill
Senator Davis rep, Mimi offered an
amendment TO the Porto Rican bill. It's
effect is to have the tariff laws of the
United States applied to Porto Rico up
on foreign imports, but allows absolute
! free trade between the United States
and Porto Rico. Senator Davis said
his amendment speaks for itself 1t ex-
tends the constitution over Porto Rico
and by so doing implies that it cannot
be extended to the Philippines or else
where but by legislative action
| Washington, March 5.-Considerable
miscellaneous business, much of a
minor character, was transacted in the
house During the consideration OF the
bill to incorporate the Frederick Doug
| lass memorial and historical associ-
alton, the speaker and Mr.. Bailey
| (dem., Tex exchanged sharp words
The latter filibustered and ultimately
prevented the final passage of the bill
| by demanding the reading Of the pro-
posed bill. The bill proposes to collect
at the residence of the late Frederick
Douglass in this city a record of the
antislayery movement Mr.. Under
wood (dem., Ala.) was appointed TO the
vacancy on the committee on ways and
means, which it was understood was
Originally reserved for Gen. Wheeler
had he returned to congress. Mr.. Dew
ries (rep.. CALI introduced a joint reso-
luton for the repeal of the duties on
white or print paper and matter from
which it IS made and directing the at
torney general to proceed under the
antitrust law against those maintain
ing the monopoly in such paper and
material.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

Washington, March S--The formal
discussion of the Porto Rican tariff
and civil government bill was begun
in the senate and continued interrupt
eddy for four and a half hours. The
principal speakers were Senators For
aker (rep., Ohio, in charge Of the
measure. and Pettus (dem. Ala.), but at
various times during the debate lively
colloquies occurred in which other SEN
ators were participants. Senator Pet
speech in opposition to the pending
bill He argued that it was unusual,
and in violation of the principles Of
this government as laid down by the
fathers of the country. He congratu-
lated the president on the position he
had taken in his last annual message
favoring free trade between the United
States and Porto Rico Senator Fora
ker replied the mortgage indebt-
edness of the island Is S26 1000,
900. The United States govern
ment has extended the time for its
payment of that debt for eighteen
months and if necessary the time will
be extended again. Senator Foraker
explained the provisions of the bill,
showing that all internal revenue tax
|es and customs duties aggregating
50 900. 900, instead of being paid into
the United States treasury, as has been
the case in every other territory,
would go into the treasury of the
island and be used solely for the ben
eft OF the Porto Ricans Sena-
tor Foraker said II was gen
orally understood that all sugar and
tobacco now on the island was owned
by the sugar and tobacco trusts. If this
were true, he said the imposition OF
the tariff produced would fall upon
those well able TO bear ii and contrib
ute at least that much to the suffer
ing Porto Ricans. Senator Foraker
became involved in a colloquy with
Senator Hoar as 10 the powers of con
gress TO levy such duty. The question
said Senator Foraker Will have 70 be
determined ultimately by the supreme
court OF the United States. If we
cannot levy duty on the products Of
Porto Rico we cannot levy a duty on
those from the Philippines. II the
Philippines are now a part Of the
United States and II We cannot levy a
tariff on their products We might just
as we'll dismiss the customs house and
90 ont Of the protection business. p
He thought the Philippines could
not be dealt with as Il
was proposed to deal with
Porto Rico Senator TiHman asked:
Then the contention is that we car
take Porto Rico under our wing and
protect her to the utmost but cannot
do the same thing for the Philip
pines?" Replying oaquestioa from sen
Teller, Senator Foraker said he re-
garded Porto Roo as a dependency o.
the United States, NOT as integral part
Of IL SenPtor Hoar made a clos
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

At Caledonia, MINI, a jury broa2
in a verdict Of guilty OF grand iarce1'
In the trial Of Clements, the LaCToss.
man for completely in wreckins '3-
Fillmore County bank Clemea
claimed to have severed his connes
ton with the bank some time 0sL',s
the failure, but his partner, Todd tss
titled that the books hsd been aiieis-
10 make out such a case IN order III
keep $40 600 worth Of property iron
their creditors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

Washington, March 6.-Not probably
in the history of the senate was there
ever shown so little real interest in the
final vote on a great measure as was
manifested today in the vote on the
conference report on the financial bill
The report was before the senate near
ly two weeks, yet only four speeches
were delivered upon it. including Sem
ator Aldrich's explanation of the
changes made in the senate bill by the
conferees. Today the discussion ceased
on the bill fifteen minutes before the
time fixed for the vote The senate
minor bills on the calendar to consume
time. The conference report was
agreed to and the bill passed by a vote
of A to 26, the report thus having a
majority of is. The vote was;
Yeas-Senators Aldrich, Allison,
Baker, Bard Beveridge. Burrows,
Carter, Clark (Wyo), Cullom, Davis,
Foster, Frye, Gallinger, Gear, Hale,
Hanna, Hansbrough, Hawley, Hoar,
Lindsay, Lodge, Mcbride. McComas,
McCumber, Mcmillan, Mason, Nelson,
Penrose. Perkins, Plat Comm, Plat
IN. ". Proctor, Quarles, Ross. Scott
Shoup, Simon, Thurston, Wellington,
Wentmore
Nays-Senators Allen. Bacon, Bate.
Butler Chandler, Chiffon, Clark
Month Clay, Cockreil, Culberson,
Harris, Heitfield, Jones (Ark), Jones
CNeyD, kenney, McIaurin, Martin,
Morgan, Pettigrew, Pettus, Rawlins,
sullivan, Talliaferro Teller, Tillman.
Turner.
Early in the session the discussion Of
the Quay case was resumed by Senator
Simon tr,p, Ore) who replied TO the
speech made by Senator Carter (rep,
Mont). Senator Carter replied to 81
mons statement and had read letter
discussing the situation, from George
&c. Brownell, chairman of the joint as
sembly Of Oregon. He followed this
letter with an assertion that Mr. Cor
5ett and the governor OF the state were
In combination not only to defeat
Mitchell, but to elect Corbett In re-
ply Senator Simon said he was induced
TO believe Mr. Carter's statements
were somewhat warped and exagger-
lated by the peculiar atmosphere Of
Montana politics, In which, II what
had been heard about the capitol dur
ing the past few weeks approximatel
the truth. it was the general practice
10 use money in big sums The senate
then passed the joint resolution au-
thorizing the president to invite the
government of Great Britain 20 join in
the formation Of an international COM
mission 20 examine and to report upon
the division Of waters that are bound
aries OF the two countries.
Washington. March 5--The house
spent the entire day in the consiiera-
lion Of the Aldrich-RohbIus contested
election case from the 4th Alabama
district Mr. Robbins, the sitting
member. made speech OF an hour in
his own behalf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15
Continued.


TO no other man OF love
Yet wlthal he was prudent He sell
dom spoke 10 Ethel in the presence OF
Lady station or Helen Digby; he knew
that it would hardly be safe to do SO
that If they perceived any attention on
his part they would, after the fashion
OF chaperons. begin to make inquiries
as to his position and his fortune such
inquiries as would not suit him.
So with skill and adrotness worthy
OF a better cause he continued to keep
the elder ladies quite in ignorance Of
his friendship with Ethel
When Miss Gordon was with them,
he passed with a bow; If he spoke TO
them. he contented himself by looking
at her
When his heart beat and his pulse
throbbed with impatience he com
forted himself by saying that very
soon she would be his, free from all re-
straints. from all surveillance,
Yet with all his prudence and eau
ton, he had some narrow escapes.
one morning Helen Digby was rest
less, and even before the early dawn
found herself unable to sleep; she had
dreams that frightened her-uneasy
dreams of Ethel Gordon; and she rose,
thinking the morning air would refresh
her and drive the disagreeabe phan-
toms away
She went out on to the lawn, and
there saw Ethel talking to Laurie Nu-
gent Ethel held in her hand some
wild roses round which was entwined
spray Of blue convolyulus,
Miss Digby went up to her. She
bowed coldly to Mr. Nugeut. and laid
one hand warningly on the girls Shout
der
Ethel" she said Il did not know
that you were up and out"
Did you not?" was the careless re-
ioiuder u am out early every morn
ing
I thought myself very fortunate in
meeting Miss Gordon, said Laurie M.
gent, with a coldly polite bow. 1T Is
not often that LADIES believe the morn
ing air TO be beneficial"
He passed on, as though he had only
Just stopped to exchange morning
greeting with n,nel, and then Helen
Digby turned grayely to the young girl
My dearest Ethel" she said. II do
not like to seem oncious, but your
IN bs t,I t,s
entirely that 4 feel bound to see that
You form new friendships unless they
are such as he would sanction.
My father never interfered with me
in that way himself INTERRUPTED Ethel,
quickly
Perhaps not my dear, but then the
circumstances were different. You had
none but old friends around YOU: YOU
were not among strangers. and your
father of course, could do as he liked "
Equally Of course can /. said Ethel.
proudly win you explain, Miss Dig
by, what You mean and to what you
are almding?"
Certainly ! will Ethel. plain speak
Ing suits us both best saw YOU talk
INK TO Mr. Nugent, now / merely say,
my dear child. be cautious"
Cautious of WHAT" MIR Nugent ia
an acquaintance of yours.a friend of
Your friends have heard you say"
grant 10. woman OF my age.
Ethel may form acquaintance that a
ynEHu yiri h4I haffrr t,.,f form, . ..,.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

EN-, yoar heart into the work
When q bus ness you begin
But You'd better think awhile
Fer sou pu y1u- money n.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

ing observation in which he toot.
sharp issue with the principles enur
ciated by Senator Foraker Ia
held that the doctrine proposed to No
applied to Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines would result in despotism
Washington, March S.-The housa
unseated CASTOR A. Roberts, dem
ocrat, from the 4th Alabama dis.
trict, and seated in his stead Wi.
liam f. Aldrch, republican. who has
been three times a contestant from ths
same district. He is now given the
seat for the third time by a republican
house. The vote was a strict partv
one. Mr.. Aldrich was sworn In.
Washington, March 9.-The discp,.
sion of Senator Mason's resolution ey.
pressing sympathy for the beers was
conducted in the senate behind closed
doors Senator Hale spoke for the
beers, as did also Senator Mason. Tbs
feature of the open session was tho
speech Of Senator Lindsay (dem.. XVI
opposing the Porto Rican tariff meas
ure
Washington, March 9.-The only If.
cident of the house session was brisk
exchange between Mr.. Loud (rep.. Cali
and Mr.. Sulloway rep, n. h upon
the general policy of special pension
legislation, in which the former At
tackled. and the latter defended the
system. Mr. Loud said So per cent Of
the special bills passed by congress
never should have been favora5ly
considered.
Washington, March While the
senate had the diplomatic consular
appropriation bill under consideration.
lively debate was precipitated by the
Hoar amendment, proposing to give
former Queen Lilioukalani of Hawaii
$4,000 and an annuity of $4,000. The
division and the pending bill was
passed with minor amendments. The
remainder of the session was devoted
to eulogies on the late NJ. L. Hayward
The house agreed to take up the bill
providing a government for Hawaii on
April 3, the final vote TO be taken
April 3 at 4. Consideration of the
Wise Young election contest was re-
sumed and occupied the remainder Of
the session.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

The Ottumwa Ta.) Press mate q
ass lgnment The assets are Sle.V
while the liabilities amount 70 siST
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-03-15

Washington. March The senate
seldom aecoris any Of is members
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-12-21
THE BAND PLAYED "DIXlE."
And SOusn Won the Hearts of the
People at Fayetteville.

When North Carolina celebrated its
centenary, the Marine band was order
ed to Fayetteville to participate in the
ceremonies, said Bandmaster Sousa
The little southern town was much in.
terested in the advent of the 'presi-
dents band" and the prevailing opin-
ion was that Dixie" would be tabooed
music with us. Before the exercises a
local committee waited upon me and
intimated that "Dixie" was a popular
melody in that vicinity.
"Of course" said the spokesman, 1--WE
don't want you to play anything you
don't want to, but please remember
sir, that we are very fond of Dixie
here"
Bowling gravely, thanked the COM
mittee for their interest in my pro-
gramme, but left them completely in
the dark as to whether / intended to
play the loved song of the south or not
The ceremonies opened with a patri-
otto address by Governor Fowle laud-
ing the glories of the American flag,
and naturally the only appropriate mu-
sic to such a sentiment was "rhe Star
Spangled Banner" which the crowd
periodically cheered.
The tone of the succeeding grafton
was equally fervid, but the speaker en-
larged upon the glories of the common.
wealth whose one hundredth anniver-
sary was being celebrated. The orator
sat down, and there was a momentary
pause, and then as l raised my baton
the strains of 'Dixie" fell upon the de-
lighted ears of the thousands round the
platform.
The unexpected had happened, and
such a shout as went up from that
throng l have never heard equaled,
Hats were tossed in the air, gray hair
ed men embraced, and for few min
utes a jubilant pandemonium reigned
supreme. During the rest of our stay
in Fayetteville the repertory of the Ma
rine band was on this order: yankee
Doodle" "Dixie," "Star Spangled Ban
ner," Dixie" RED, White and Blue"
"Dixie."-Youths Companion.