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Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

assertions, and the improved health !
OF the men.
The exchange is cooperative
store, where supplies are sold at cost,
or as nearly SO as possible, for the
benefit OF officers and men of the
army. The canteen is department OF
the exchange, constituting an enlisted
mems club. Rooms in or near the
soldiers quarters are set apart for this
special purpose, furnished with read
ing matter billiard tables and other
games, but every form OF gambling is
absolutely forbidden. Here the men
write their letters home and read the
newspapers and magazines. The gov
eminent has no financial interest
whatever in the exchange or canteen,
the funds being supplied by the men
themselves. Almost every company
commander has reported in favor of
the exchange and canteen as as eff
fective temperance measure. One thou
sand and nineteen commissioned Off
GERS have made special reports to this
effect. in the beginning 1 opposed the
canteen, but was brought to it's sup
port by the overwhelming evidence
of its beneficent results upon the
morale, health and contentment of the
| service.
1T has been stated in the public
press that the receipts of the exchange
are nearly all for drink The official
reports of the department show that
the receipts from sales of beer and
light wines are and have been less
than one-third of the gross receipts,
being in 1898 five-seventeenths, and
in 1899 six-seventeenths. Taking the
| amount of the gross receipts and di-
viding it by the total number of of
| ficers and men shows that each Of
ficer and enlisted man for the year
| 1898 expended on account of beer only
20 cents a month, equivalent to four
| glasses of beer per month, or less than
one glass week apiece for each Off
GER and enlisted man in the military
service. In 1899 the expenditure on
the part of each officer and man
reached an average of SO cents per
| month, or but 1.9 cents day.
| These facts make it clear that in
comparison with all other citizens, the
army of today is the most abstemious
body in our country. There is no COM
munity of which we have any report
or knowledge that will show so small
This average should, in fact, appear
much lower, for the reason that citi-
zen employees, of which we have
taken no account, have the privilege
of purchasing from the canteen. The
number of clerks, mechanics and
transfers employed with an army in
the field is, as you know, very large
This number, however, is not obtain
able, but would very materially re-
due the average of 20 and So cents a
month.
''The anxiety of temperance people
outside the service about the army is
unwarranted. AS compared with those
existing twenty and thirty years ago =
or with any community at the present
time anywhere in civil life-the army
is model temperance society-a prac-
teal one; one where reasonable alb
stinence is the rule, and where ex-
cesses are the exception; a society
whose precepts no less than it's ex-
amples, could be followed by all peo
pie in safety and sobriety.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

The extraordinary carelessness of
parents in leaving dangerous drugs
within reach of children is in marked
contrast with governmental supervis-
ion over druggists and physicians. A
few weeks ago a man bought some chic
reform with which to kill dog, and
while waiting to use it, wrapped the
bottle in a cloth and tucked in into a
work basket. Two little children found
it, presumably fancied it a sick doll,
and took it to bed with them. In the
morning the child clasping the uncork-
ed bottle was found dead: the other I'M
conscious, past recovery. So bitter an
experience emphasizes the Oft-repeated
and oft-forgotten warning that the first
essential for the family medicine-chest
is a lock and key.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

When it is said that the Deutschland
has crossed the Atlantic at an average
speed of twenty three knots an hour
the average landsman is much impress
ed. Yet he usually does not realize the
full significance of the statement. A
knot, or nautical mile, is S05 feet longer
than a statute mile. Therefore an av-
erage speed of twenty-three knots
means that the Deutschland made an
average of twenty-six and half miles
an hour, or 636 miles a day. The most
incredible performance of the human
mind is the ocean steamship. The most
incredible part of that performance is
the marine engine.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08
SAVED CASTELLANES CASTLE.
Gould Brothers Put up Enough Money to
Pay Main Creditors and Stop Sale.

Paris.-It is now known why the
sale of Castellane's castle was counter
manded. Countess Anna, though fail
ing to sway her brothers, and espe-
cially her sister Helen, and obtain
money for Count Boni, on their last
trip to New York for that purpose
some time ago, decided to make last
appeal, and her distress was so pitiful
that Edwin was touched, and he final
ly prevailed upon George. The broth
ers then sent for Count Boni, and after
imposing upon him some rather severe
conditions, put up enough money to
pay the main creditors and stop the
sale.
Some well-informed friends allege
that Boni, when he saw how DESTROYS
the Gould family was to prevent the
scandal of the sale under the hammer,
took advantage of the situation and
refused to accept any help unless all
his debts were wiped out. The same
people further affirm that George
Gould refused to trust the money into
the Counts hands and paid the cred
itors himself, the sum thus advanced
aggregating $1,600,000.
Edwin sailed yesterday on the St.
Louis from Cherbourg. George and
his wife are still here.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08
First View of a Live Cow.

The passengers on a Coney Island
trolley car were entertained the other
day by a small boy who on this trip,
which he was making with his mother,
saw his first live COW; this animal,
which interested him greatly, being teth-
cred in a vacant lot and quietly graz
ing.
"What's that, mather?" he asked
suddenly, as from the flying trolley car
his eye fell on the cow.
"Why, that's a cow" was the answer.
"a real cow" said the youngster.
"Certainly."
Looks just like the pictures, doesn't
it?"
Eyes"
"Give milk?"
Eyes"
Looks something like horse"
Eyes, something"
But it's got longer hair" and so on,
with the whole car trying not to hugh
loud enough to disturb the inquisttive
small boys mother.-New York Sun.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

Once more the dark shadow of trag-
edy rests upon the italian peninsula, as
it so often has rested in its great past.
The assassination of King Humbert of
Italy at Monza, the ancient capital of
the Lombard kings, comes with a great
er shock of surprise now 60 the civil
lied world than it would have done
eight or ten years ago, when his coun-
try was staggering under the enormous
burden of taxation necessary to keep
Italy in line with the other members of
Europe's famous league of peace" the
triple appliance. Had it occurred even
so late as the Abyssinian war, when all
Italy turned to it's king and despairing-
ly asked, where are the legions we
sent to Adowa| it would, in either of
these cases at least, have been explain
able, even though unjust and foolish.
Coming now when Italy, though still
under heavy burdens, has reached a
condition in striking contrast to that of
eight or ten years ago, when time has
healed, partially at least, the wounds
of Adowa, the dastardly crime which
has shocked the world lacks any ex-
PLANTATION except the obvious and char
table one of insanity. 1t is true the
socialists and anarchists as late as 1898
succeeded in raising riots which at one
time seemed to threaten the perpetuity
of the government, but the people as a
mass did not sympathize with these
foes to order and settled progress. The
peasantry have been gradually gaining
in comfort, education and self-respect;
the country is at peace; the son of Vic
tor Emmanuel was recognized as the
loyal king" the ruler who always
kept his word; as the gentleman king
the monarch always courteous to his
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08
OripinaI If Not Accurate

This is a genuine extract from a
schoolboy's recent Essay on Nelson:
ooh! Harding, kiss me again." were
the buteful words of a heroik mortal
who won a CRATE battle with one eye
and a wooden leg. Before the bloody
context this motto was uttered by him,
1.-THE queen expects every man to do
his duty" Nelson was a brave man
but his MORALS was not respectable
Once lady whose name was Mrs.
Hambingtop. nursed him, and he said,
"Oh, heavins heavins why do l love-"
When he died the queen met him in a
boat and he went to st. PauPs and was
buried. This is a marvellous lesson
to me and all schoolboys. Do your
duty to your parsters and masters and
then even with a single leg you can
say, with this simple thing 1 will do
my duty" AS Nelson himself said
even though you are only man you
can do your duty. "-Scottish Leader.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08
TELEGRAPHIC RESUME
The Beers and English Still Vigorously
Contesting
OTHER HAPPINGS OF INTEREST
Reported From All Parts of The World
Which are of Particular Moment to the
Busy Reader.

Minneapolis, Sept. 3.-The flour mills
of Minneapolis, whose year ended with
last night, eclipsed all previous rec
ords in the history of the industry.
The product last year was 14,297 ,2S0
barrels; this year, 14,5O0,000 barrels.
Washington.-The monthly state
ment of the Director of the Mint shows
that during August the total coinage
at the United States minis was $7,774,-
100, as follows: Gold, $5,505,000; sill
yer, $2,536, 900; minor coins, $lSS, 100.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

The circumstance that three Paris
physicians have, after deep and eX-
haustive investigation, discovered an
anti-alcoholic serum is, of course, i'm
portant. Its Importance is somewhat
lessened, however, by the circumstance
that a San Francisco physician made
the same discovery about four years
ago. Being an American, he got scant
recognition. Medical discoveries, like
other prophets, require foreign trade
mark in order to secure attention.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08
Eyes"
"GiYe milk?"
Arsenic Eaters in Eurone.

The practice Of taking arsenic in
minute doses is very prevalent among
the peasantry of the mountainous dis
tricts of Austria-Hungary and France.
They declare that this poison enables
them to ascend with ease heights which
they could not otherwise climb.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

1t is really startling to learn that the
New York ''pantsmakers" have been on
strike. One would naturally suppose
that in Gotham they would be trousers
constructors"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

l.umblest subjects; and as the soldier
king" whose valor was never ques-
toned. Under these circumstances it is
charitable to believe that the assassin
who has plunged Italy in mourning is
insane. Should it prove otherwise the
terrible crime would make the friends
of progress and order throughout the
world less optimistic in their hope and
haliaf
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

Writing love stories cause.-the insan-
ity of a young woman of Cleveland.
The particular difficulty is not specified,
but it is probable that her mind became
unbalanced from efforts to settled the
mooted question, ''How should men
proposeT
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

The Sultan is Mortified at the treat
ment of Christians in China. We sus-
pect, however, that he has a good
chuckle all to himself after every thrill
Of horror
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

A religious % man rents pew for
$1,000 a year and it has been discover
ed that he sublets half of it at little
advance on $4,000. The eye of the
needle will be extremely small for that
man
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

China has one-fourth of the worlds
population, one-twelfth Of its land sur
face and is likely, in the near future, to
have the largest graveyard on record.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

The whale that sank the pilot boat
may feel very cocky over his success,
but some day he will try his little game
on torpedo boat and then old Neptune
will see a commotion on his premises.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

A burglar in New Jersey tickles the
feet of his victims when he robs them.
This is to show them where the laugh
comes in.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

Mrs. Binkum: 81 suppose now that
you've won that contested will case
you will be going over to the Paris
exposition, Mr.. Bunkum."
Bunkum: ooh, no; my lawyer sails
next week Saturday Post.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

The Visalia Delta has offered a
years subscription to its weekly edi-
ton to the person who provides the
biggest watermelon for the Native
Sons display at San Francisco
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

You're a coward. You may deny it,
but down in your heart you know
you're one.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

McCray Bros. got so much water in
their first we'll in the Big Sespe that
they moved the rig and are trying it
again. =.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

Brother Diaz of Mexico is on about as
good terms with his job as any states
man now on the payroll.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

Ravenous Wolves in Russia.
The wolves of Russia devour annual
IL 10000 head of cattle, 100000 sheep
and 100000 dogs.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1900-09-08

Will the new shirt waist man scream
at a spider?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25

CItERk-Wanted, experienced cigar
clerk Windsor Hotel Cigar Stand
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
TO OPEN IN MAY.
Navigation of Upper Mississippi
Soon to Begin.


Navigation will open on the upper river
May 3. The Diamond 10 line has received
advices that the first boat will leave ST.
Louis on this date, arriving In St. Paul
May and leaving the following day
Dispatches received. by local agencies Of
the lake lines yesterday indicate that
freight for east-bound shipment out Of
Duluth is being received with a rush
Navigation is open through the 500.
Port Arthur, April REHABILITATION is
open here. The steamer Ralph left Fort
William with wheat for Buffalo at noon
today, and she soon worked her way
through the ice field into open water. The
weather is warm and clear.
Chicago, April 24.-With the opening of
Port Arthur, on the north shore of Lake
superior, the last port of Importance on
the great lakes is free from ice. The
opening came about a week earlier than
was expected for Lake Superior All the
predictions for Port Arthur were for
May l.
Detroit, April Recommending TODAY
water signals the same as last season will
be displayed at Sandwich and the Smith
coal docks until further notice. The
highest mark shown will be II feet 10
inches.
Detroit, April 24-Up: Carnegie, 11:4O
last night; Marsha, Malta, II 80; Malie-
Iod' haLlld, mlQnlSht; *. Rhodes, 1890 a.
m; Whitaker, 2:20; Tom Adams, $40;
Tampa, Z; Blanchard, 7:3O; MaunaIoa.
Maia, MaripOsa, Mazda, $780,
Detour, April 24.-Up: Rosedale B, $40:
last night; John Moore, II; Presque Isle,
8; Huron City, $3.50. Calm and clear
Sault tSe. Marie, April 24-Up: Mataafa
10 last night; Crescent City, Mataafa'
Madeira II, RosedaIe, 2 a. M; Palmer. z:
Oliver, 8; Presque Isle, Superior CITY,
Moore, 8; Bangor, 10; Pathfinder, Saga
more, 1890
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
RAILROADS ACCEPTED It
SCHEDULE OF GRAIN RATES SUB
MTTTED BY THE RAILROAD
COMMISSION
TARIFFS ON MERCHANDISE
They Are as Yet UndispOsed OF, and
VIII Be Discussed at
Later Hear
ing.

The railroad commissions schcdul OF
rates have been accepted by the roads
interested in the Southwestern grain rate
case. The commission was notified of tae
action yesterday, and further proceedings
in the grain-rate case will be dropped.
The notification of the action came in the
shape of a personal letter from j. T.
Clark, vice president of the Chicago, St
Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha, and chair
man of the traffic committee which has
handled the case of the interested roads
Vice President Clark in his letter, stat
ed that the railroads had decided to &C
cept the rates named by the commission
in their desire to come to an amicable
agreement on the grain-rate question,
and to avoid litigation ard contest. The
commissions schedule of rates was ap-
pended to the letter, and showed that no
alterations had been made in the figures
suggested from the commission. The rail
roads decided to take the new rate sheet
entire. The following table shows the
new rates from principal shipping points
to Minneapolis, which are reduced from
3 cents to 5 cents:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
Illinois Central Coming.

ALBERT LEA, Mimi, April 24-(Spe-
cial.)-If, as seems fact the Illinois
Central has secured a ninety-nine year
lease from the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern for the use of the latter's tracks
from Chenille to this city, Illinois Central
Cities at a much earlier date than was
expected, as the grading and tracking of
eight miles of road will be dispensed with.
In making this lease the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern abandons it's
present terminals, and will establish new
ones in the extreme eastern part of the
city, at least as soon as the Germania-
Albert Lea line is built. The Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern has secured
the privilege of a surface crossing with
the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul, and
it seems there will be no friction between
the companies at this point.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
NEW TRAIN ON EXHIBITION.
North Coast Limited Inspected by
1000 People.

The North Coast limited, the first train
of the Northern Pacific's new overland
service to the coast was on exhibition
last night at the union station. Between
s and 1890 o'clock the general public was
given an opportunity to inspect the new
train, and in an hour and forty minutes
an attendant stationed at the head end
of the train, where visitors were admitted
to the coaches, counted 3O4l people en-
tering. No further count was kept though
the steady stream kept up until the train
was closed and taken back into the yards.
General Passenger Agent Charles s. Fee,
Assistant Passenger Agent A. L. Craig
and other officials of the line received
the visitors and escorted them through
what has been named the finest train
which was ever exhibited in the West.
The eight coaches and the new Science
tady engine, guaranteed to haul the new
overland at a speed OF eighty miles an
hour, are marvelS of construction, design
and finish. The interiors of the coaches,
eight in number, making up the train are
exceedingly beautiful, and arranged with
a view of affording travellers luxurious
and comfortable quarters while en- route.
The train is solid vestibuled throughout,
and its lighting arrangements elected es
pecial comment. With 31S electric lamps,
fed by. a dynamo and engine weighing
$500 pounds, there is light in every nook
and corner. The observation car is a
marvel of elegance, comfort and conven-
fence. A tourist car, finished In mahOg-
any, with a thousand new improvements,
was of especial interest to the railroad
fraternity.
The engine is fitted with electric search
light and lamps on running gear. The
train crew are costumed with brand new
uniforms of attractive design. The dining
car and observation car forces wear uni
forms which are new in idea and unique.
They were designed and executed by the
Boston Clothing house, home firm.
THE new train is perfection, remarked
Union Pacific official last night. Gen
eral Passenger Agent Fee has extended
to the Twin City newspaper men and a
few railroad officials invitations to open
house" on the new service, in a trip Sun
day from st. Paul to Fargo. A private
car will be sent up to bring the party
home.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
District Court Caoo~,5 T.,

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-ss. District Court, Second Ju-
dicial District.
William G. Ferrin, plaintiff. VS.. Elizabeth
Ferrin, defendant.
The State of Minnesota to the above
named defendant:
You, Elizabeth Ferrin, are hereby sum-
moned and required to answer the com
plant of the plaintiff in the
above entitled action, which com
plant is on file In the office of the
Clerk of said Court, and to serve a copy
of your answer TO said complaint on the
subscribers at their office, Room No. 1855
Pioneer Press Building, in the City of ST.
Paul. County of Ramsey and State of
Minnesota, within thirty (3O) days after
the service of this summons upon you.
exclusive of the day Of such service; and
IL you fail to answer said complaint with
in the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the Court for the re-
lief demanded in his said complaint.
Dated March 31st, 1900.
ALLEN & STRAIGHT
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
1905 Pioneer Press Bldg,
st. Paul. Minnesota.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were issued yesterday
as follows:
A. Raether, for a one and half
story frame dwelling on the south
side of Lawson street, between
Walsh and Arcade, to cost. 81, 200
August Gunterman, for one-story
frame dwelling on the west side of
Kent, between Sherburne and Uni
Mrs. Johanna c.. Hoban, for a two
story frame dwelling on the north
side of Mendoza street, near Hope,
10 Cost OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 0,oUV
John Schultz, for a one-story frame
dwelling on the north side of Bur-
CESS between Western and Far
rington, to cost. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500
M. Wittech, for alterations to two
story brick on the south side of
Concord street, between ROBBIE and
Robert, to t......................... 500
John S. Olson, for one-story frame
dwelling on the south side of Tus-
carora street between Milton and
Chatsworth street, to cost... 500
Three minor building permits were
issued, aggregating. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 555
Total g permits) .$,255
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25

CHARLES L. SPENCER,
(Seal of the Court) Clerk.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25

NAN WANTED at I'll West Seventh.
TAILOR wanted at once. VIM Cutter,
Austin, Mimi
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
Three Hundred Electric Lights.

The eight cars on the North Coast
Limited are provided with nearly 300
electric hghts-291 by actual count; "a in
the observation car alone. The length of
the train exclusive of the engine is 54S
feet-7including engine, COS feet-whlle the
9S7, 800 pounds. There are ten of these
trains, and if placed one after the other
would be nearly one and one-quarter
miles long: The first one will leave ST.
Sunday morning, Doth. via the Northern
Pacific, for its destination, Portland,
Ore. These trains will run solid via
Butte, Spokane Seattle and Tacoma,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
THROUGH TO KANSAS CITY.
New Service Promised, to Begin
About May I.

Following the establishment Of the new
through joint service between St. Paul
and ST. Louis, in which the Milwaukee,
Peoria & Rock Island and Alton are
parties, new through service between
st. Paul and Kansas City is announced
This time it is the Minneapolis & ST.
Louis, Illinois Central and Missouri Pa
cific which are responsible for the inno-
walton. The new trains will be put in
service on May l and will run on fast
time between the two points, solid vesti-
buled throughout. The service is design
ed more especially for through business
than to care for local travel.