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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
is LIKE MOLTEN SILVER.
Boring Sea Phosphorescence Surpasses
all Description.

Il have often heard of the wonderful
phosphorescence of southern seas" re-
marked traveller from, the north,
and have seen many pretty fais
samples of it in the Atlantic between
New York and English ports, but
did not know 1t prevailed to any ex-
tent in northern waters until during
the last summer. In August last
was on board the revenue cutter Nc
Culloch, in the Boring sea, about 81
degrees north latitude, bound north
when one night about 10 o'clock ]
happened to go on deck. and was al.
most frightened by the sight of the
sea.
The wind was blowing SHARP
enough to raise the whitecacs, and the
whole sea looked as u it were lighted
from its depths by million arc lights
throwing their whitest rays upward
and under the flying foam. The hol.
lows of the waves were dark, but
every crest that broke showered an6
sparkled as If it were filled with light
From the sides of the ship great rolls
of broken white light fell away, and
she left broad pathway of silvery
foam as far back as the eye coult
reach.
But about this hour was the mos
striking display. Here 1t was as If tn,
ship were blowing through sea O
white light, and as the water wa
thrown back from her PROV it fell Ii
glittering piles of light upon the darl
surface beyond, and was driven IA
down below, lighting the depths as i
all the electricity of the ocean wer
shooting its sparkles through tn
waves and turning itself into innu
merable incandescents that dashed
second and then shut out forever.
Il stood on the forecastle deck look
ing down into the brilliant white tur
MOL of the waters until began to fee
as il we were afioat upon some siive
sea, and really uncanny feeling too
possession of me. The white ship wa
lighted by the phosphorescence of tn
waters, so that as high up as the dec
there was pale, weird white, tina
made one feel as If the Flying Dutch
man were abroad upon the seas an,
had passed by us. The masts towere,
in ashy gray above the decks, an,
every rope and line stood out dis
tinctly in the light, but cast no sha
dows. 1t was all as ghostly as IL W,
had gone up against the real thing
and it was positive relief to get bacl
into the ward-room, where. there wal
something more human, dom
know how long it lasted, but when
went to bed at II o'clock | could still
see the silver shining through the all
port in my stateroom"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
LADY DRuMMERs.
One Sells Brushes While Another
Handles Lumber.

I'm only a drummer" she said as
she entered the store, and accosted
the merchant who. when he heard the
slam of the door, looked up with the
expectant air Of one who anticipated
the pleasure of waiting on a customer
who might perhaps leave good big
order for the substantials OF life. He
might have been disappointed away
down In the financial depths of his
heart, but he was too gallant to dis
play 1t II such a thing we're indeed
possible and he cordially greeted the
young fresh-looking and lastly
dressed lady that dropped her sample
case alongside the counter with all the
sang froid of saleswoman that was
thoroughly at home In her work. and
knew the merits OF her line from
alpha to omega.
"oh! yes" he said, "you sell
brushes, don't you / remember: you
sold me lot the last time you were
here,-the time you smiled so nicely"
"Shan't ! smile aagain today?" was
the quick reply and she beamed forth
one OF those remembrances that had
fingered In the memory for a year or
more, and il really looked as IL the
merchant blushed II might have
been the reflection OF the suns rays
through the colored goods in the front
window, but at any rate we will give
him the benefit OF the doubt and let II
go at that. And then, having melted,
as she supposed, the rigid formalIties
OF business customs. she began to ex-
patiate on the merits OF her line OF
brushes, the modus operandl OF their
manufacture, the superior wearing
qualities, the special adaptation to the
work required OF them. all OF which
was gone through in detail: and then
In that persuasive and confidential
tone came the price that she conll
furnish them for. 1t was a grand
climax III most fervent appeal
backeN y 1t vas by beauty and Z
charming personality; but there are
time In persons commercial career
as well as In other things. that a man
must say NO" and as the fates would
have 1t this was one Of them. The
truth was he was overlooked. but he
didn't say so In just that way. Thai
would have been too rude. He broke
the news gently and as he incidentally
called her attention to the numerous
articles yet remaining on hand. b,
caught the spirit Of the drummer anc
praised their merits so artfully tina
when he came to the climax OF hi
plea with the words. well. I'm sorr-
my dear girl. but ! can't give you al
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
NATURE AND THE BROKEN
HEART.

Not the pleasantest part of the
Hinksey days work was the walk to
and fro with the Master across the
Oxford vale. 1t was in these walks
that, taking one by the arm, he would
speak seriously of his hopes and OF
his aims; and yet there was a great
sadness about him. IL was noticed
that he still wore the black tie in
place of the blue one, that was In
memory of the dearest earth that
was ever returned to earth, his
mother; and heavy domestic sorrow
was at the same time hanging upon
him. so much SO that nature had
seemed almost to have lost power Of
charm for his soul. ! remember say
ing to him, as we walked down the
beautiful LongwaIk at Christ Church,
how full OF wonder that living arcade
of elm-tree boughs was. and be re-
plied sadly, MY dear Rawnsley." with
that peculiar dwelling on the r, SO
that II seemed half burr, half roll, i
have lived to find that none OF this
beauty has any power to help a
broken heart Atlantic.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
Away With the Train.


What do you suppose has been in
vented to give our dresses more sum-
merry aspect? Nothing less than 10
cut on their tails. No more skirts
with trains is the last word of fashion.
You will doubtless ask wherein a
snort skirt is more summary than a
long one and why train should he
more In place amid the mud of winter
tnan in the dust of summer. The idea
OF cutting off our skirts is not intend
ed 70 accommodate our dress with the
temperature, says the New York Even
ing Telegram, but with the manner of
life during the season. These prettv
trains added to the grace of the ont
line and were the delight of little wo-
men, as they are SO much coveted by
little girls. You have doubtless re-
marked what an amusement it is TO a
child to try on dress with long tail
ana with what interest she watches
the movements of the train which
drags along the ground after her.
AS soon as they become tall
though not so tall as they would have
iked-many women keep their taste
Tor train. 1t lends to their ASPECT
somewhat of the majesty which they
would like to display. The air of ma
Jesty is the very thing that is incom-
patible with walking, open-air gather.
ings or life out of doors.
Cut your summer skirts shorter thar
they were last year, therefore; but do
not think of arranging the winter
dresses that you mean to wear next
winter by shortening their skirts, fol
1t is quite possible than trains will be
In again by the winter.
Nor must you suppose that there il
any question of return to the short
skirts, showing the ankle, which were
worn twenty years ago. Skirts will
always be long enough to touch the
ground in front and at the sides. only
they will be almost round, with only
about four or five centimetres on the
ground, even in the case of elegant
dresses, for a wedding or a garden
party.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
NEW VOCATION IN ENGLAND.
Smart Hotels now Employ an Offleia1
Introducer

Few large clearinghouse or smart
hotels are at Bournemouth. East
bourne, and other English summer
and winter resorts are now considered
completely stated without an in
PRODUCER" This parsonage Is invari-
ably a woman-and upon her rests the
credit and prosperity Of the establish
ment to far greater extent than
either the worthy proprietor or his
orators ever dream Of
The rooms may be of the best, the
outlook perfect, the cuisine delight
full, the situation all that could be
desired, but all is counted as naught
beside the introducer, and a Eyes,
everything is all right, but l can't
stand that woman they have over
there" from one of party on the
wing settles at once that that particu-
lar house is quite off the list of elig-
ibles.
And without prejudice or bias an un-
successful introducer mars all pleas
ure and comfort. Her duties are as
varied as they well can be. She must
be well educated, tasteful, and pleas
ant, and must have the rare faculty of
being able to ingratiate herself into
the good graces of women guests and
introduce them to others so as to- make
them feel at home and provide COM
pany for those who might otherwise
be lonely during their stay.
She must keep the ball a-rolling in
the drawing-room, however long the
evening may be, hold herself ready to
play accomplishments, ETC., or map out
various programs for the following
day to suit the different groups oil
sightseers. She has to meet and
smooth over all the petty difficulties
of the guests and be the axis upon
which much of the social enjoyment
of the hotel rests. Her tact must bt
perfect; she must never go too fal
when encouraging confidence nor b,
too masterful in arranging plans, no
repeat injudiciously another's remarks
or her vocation is ruined; she will b,
disliked and all her professional
graces seen through ugly glasses
London Leader.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26

order today" she readily responded
with "WeA, I'll forgive you this
time" and promised another call next
year.
This attractive and successful drum
mer has been visiting Madison regu-
larly for several years and sells to
nearly every dealer in the city. She
apparently enjoys her work and her
efforts are doubtless appreciated by
the firm that retains her in its employ.
Last year lady drummer was here
selling lumber. This would seem to
be line not especially adapted to the
gentler sex but 1t is said she was very
successful in her sales.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
KENTUCKY SoLoNS.

Inc speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives of thel Kentucky legisla.
ture mounted the rostrum and called
I've meeting to order with the butt end
OK his copy of Smith & Weson's great
work on Scientific Ventilation
The Speaker-win the coroner
please read the minutes OF the preced-
ing meeting? mean the clerk.
The&Clerk--I regret to state thar n
gentleman from Breathltt county ar
cidentally shot off two of my fingers
as was holding up my hand to give
the barlleeper the mystic signal last
night and have been unable to write
up the minutes.
The Speaker-Well, it is immaterial.
The clerk can perhaps inform us
whether there have been any ,vacan-
cles on the roll since our last meeting
The Clerk think not; but there
are several members on the missing
list.
The Speaker-Before taking up thS
business OF the day / must request the
gentleman from Laurel county to quiI
firing his gun at the skylights.
The Gentleman from LAUREL was
simply trying to catch the speakers
eye. ! have a bill here, Mr.. Speaker
TO provide navy for the state Of
Kentucky.
The Speaker Without objection the
bill will be referred to the committee
on naval affairs. believe that is the
gentleman from Clay county who is
waving his bowie-knife at the chair.
The Gentleman from Ciay--Mr
Speaker, wish to introduce bill .Jro-
viding for the equipment Of the men,
bers of the legislature with armor,
plated shirts and the most modern
firearms.
The Chair-The bill of the gentle
man from Clay is referred without OBJ
lection to the committee on Gene
teries and state defense.
The Gentleman from Jefferson-N-..
Chairman, | wish TO move that the
legislature make an Appropriation to
provide each member OF this body
with a copy of the Code, of Kentucky
the Code Duello, and a History of the
Clay County Feuds.
The Chair-The gentleman's motion
is referred to the committee on edu-
cation. The sergeant-at-arms win
please remove the gentleman from
Lincoln county and the gentleman
from Bourbon from the hall, so that
they can exercise their guns to better
advantage on the innocent bystanders.
! The Gentleman from Nelson--Mr.
Speaker, | have here an invitation to
this honorable house to visit the lead
ing distillery of my county
! The Speaker (promptly)-1l.e invi-
tation is accepted and the house stands
adjourned to meet in Nelson county al
the earliest possible moment.-Mem-
phis Commercial-Appeal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
A FIRING LINE INTRODUCTION

During a recent sharp skirmish, "
says the Sphere, IAN English officer in
South Africa noticed that one of his
guns was in danger. Calling an Of.
ficer TO his side ne requested him to
go ana heip Captain 4 10 try and
bring II in. Pardon he added, as the
officer turned TO obey. perhaps, Mr.
b., you do not know A. Mr.. b had
not the pleasure. ri introduce you
then-charming fellow, A. said bis
lordshiq, and, regardless OF bursting
shells and puffs of dirt which marked
the pitch OF bullets all around them.
he cantered along the hillside with Mr.
b. Captain A., let me introduce you
to Mr.. NJ; Mr.. B.-Captain A. b. will
lend you a hand TO bring in that gun;
hope neither Of you will be knocked
over doing it
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26

for its wrestlers, and the boys delight
in initiating the champions. They
growl like wild beasts and seem to
take more interest in this part of the
sport than in being able to throw the
opponent. Adults. as well as children.
indulge in what seem to us very
childish amusements, but we must not
view this from our American stand
point, for they think that their civil
izaticn is vastly superior to ours and
look with contempt and derision upon
our many sports.
A little Japanese girl is taught to be
gentle, modest and obedient to her
parents-indeed. until the time Of her
marriage, she must be under heir
guidance. These people, however. rule
by love, and, consequently, the par
ents are much respected and loved by
their children Old people are de
ferred to- in every way, and the best
that can be afforded is provloed for
their comfort This far-off country.
which is far behind us in many things,
can teach us lesson in their treat
ment of elderly people. Old age, by
them, is anticipated with great pleas
IRE.
The little daughter of Japan is also
taught how to sit politely on the
f1oor. The Japanese floor is different
from an American floor or that of any
other country. 1t is three or four feet
from the ground and is covered with
mats, the outside cover of which is
stuffed with rice straw.
The kimona is the national dress 1t
consists of long sack-like gown, the
long, wide sleeves of which fall 20 the
knees. Wrapped around the waist is a
sash called the obi, which is generally
fifteen feet long. The dress has a
truly artistic effect when worn by the
Acknowledged damsel of the land of
the rising sun. Cincinnati CONNER
cial Tribune
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
THE BOSTON HOUSE HABIT

When | asked Mr.. Emerson's friends
II we were not going UP into the grove
TO camp they said: mo. It would never
do to lie out In the night air." says
John Muir in the Atlantic; "Mr. Emer-
son might take cold. and you know
Mr.. Muir, that, would be a dreadful
thing" In vain urged that only in
homes and hotels were colds caught,
that nobody ever was known TO take
cold camping in these woods, that
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26
JAPANESE CHILDREN.
Games and Pleasures Connected With
Their Youthful Days.

We are accustomed to see in our
homes and in the stores, fans, bamboo
ornaments, dolls and various articles
which we know have been made in
a far-off country called japan. This
land seems so far away, so entirely
separated from our lives, that we sell
dom take an interest in the inhabi-
tants.
Sometimes our curiosity is aroused
by the fantastic pictures on the fans.
Their houses seem to us very tame and
listless affairs. They are not over
burdened with furniture, so the little
brown babies can roll and toss to
their hearts content without fear of
breaking the bric-a-brac.
The little girl who possesses a jap
anese doll has good idea of the APP
pearance of a Japanese boy or girl.
The little American, however. general
ly designates the little foreign lady as
an "old thing" and gives it scart at
tention. A little daughter of Japan
would prize it very highly and would
strap it on her back and carry it
around for a long time Dolls. in
Japan are looked upon with great
respect. Each member Of a family re-
ceives at some stated period in youth
set of dolls. These are never de-
stroyed, but are looked upon as fam
lily possessions, and upon a certain day
they have a festival in honor of them,
and this is called the Feast of Dolls.
Each family upon this. day exhibits
with pride the collection of dolls amid
much feasting and merriment. All
of this would thoroughly delight many
little American mothers.
japanese dwellings are very pictur-
esque when seen with native surround
ings. We, who know nothing of the
idle, easy-going life, the clatter. the
tea and the tinkling ornaments and
pretty lanterns, cannot fully appreci-
ate them. The little brown babies. we
to thoroughly enjoy themselves. We
know that their hair is cut in very
peculiar fashion, which makes them
look very comicaf to American eyes.
In some places their hair is entirely
shaved from the head. but here and
there are tufts of hair which vary in
shape and number according to the
age of the child.
When he goes out he has wooden
shoes, which make him appear two Oh
three. inches taller, and these are
neither laced nor buttoned. They are
fastened to the foot by thong. made
of grass and covered with stout paper
which passes between the large toe and
TIE one next to it, This would be de-
cidedly uncomfortable for an Ameri
can child, but the little natives
Japan feel no discomfort. because tn
skin between the large toe and the on
next to it has become hardened an
calloused on account Of this habit.
They play many games which ar
familiar to US. Spinning the Top IS
great diversion with them, and. az
though the top is not the same sna2
as ours, ii spins very well. They ais
play blind mans bun and puss
corner and a variety Of here we z
round the mulberry bush, all OF wnic
them seem to enjoy hugely. OF cours'
they have few games which are Is
sential japanese, and these are SONS
!. times very complex
wrestling is a, national sport
Japan: In fact, the country Is famot
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-04-26

At GAINESVILLE. o., two burglars shot
and killed Clarence Warrack, boune
his grandmother and two other women
and robbed the house OF cent?.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-08-31
a SuGSeSfion.

The Haberdasher has discovered that
If all letters were business letters, and
II all business letters were typewrit-
ten, the use OF my dear sir" and
Yours very truly" would cost the
world 3 1850, 900 each year in typewrit-
ers' wages alone.
IL they meant anything at all, II
they softened any asperities, or cre-
ated any more cordial relations be-
tween mercantile houses, these phrases
might be excused, or even commend
ed. But, as "a matter Of practice, the
Haberdashor remarks. they are attach
ed to "duns," to reproofs to complaints,
to every form OF communication, land
they are as thoroughly worthless as a
campaign button on a cigar store In
dian"
This reformer would like one or two
business houses with voluminous cor
respOndence to come out squarely
against these superfuities and abolish
them. And 1t would not be one year
before there would be a general re-
volt against this time-squandering,
foolish, old togy Journalism, and all
hands would be benefited"
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-08-31

night at dusk and for several hours
thereafter the water will be a blaze OF
light. Set pieces to portray the vari-
Gus generals of the civil war. Presi-
dent Lincoln and his cabinet and the
heroes of the later struggle will be In
~terspersed through the program to
give the old soldiers an opportunity
for their heartily enjoyed cheer. Band
concerts will be given each night In
connection with the fireworks display
In Lake Front park. The band stands
have been erected in the neighborhood
of the reviewing stand so that the
seats thus furnished may be used for
the nightly celebrations. The military
bands Of Chicago and visiting posts
will occupy the music stands for short
periods throughout the day and even
ing.
Michigan avenue is broad and clean
and well paved; II has the park on one
side and the row OF well-kept homes
on the other. There IL no crowding
of houses along the ~thoroughfare and
no high buildings to cut off the sky
line. Moreover, II is not a busy street
and il Is not deluged with traffic at all
times of the day and night. The We
hicles that are allowed Oh the avenue
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-08-31
CHARLES ~DALRYMPLE.

Dalrymple searched for the missing
hotel man, finally rearresting him.
As yet the plucky officer has never
confronted a man too strong or quick
70 prevent his Handwriting him. Mr..
Dalrymple possesses extraordinary
strength, and might Justly be called a
second Sandow. He Is a good fighter,
a trained wrestler. and has never met
defeat In a ~catch-as-catch can match.
During his sixteen years OF service
Mr.. Dalrymple acted as Constable OF
Frewsburg, a large town near James
town. N. Y. About six years ago he
left there and went to Kinzua, a SINAI
town In Warren county. Pa. lie was
elected constable OF the town during
the first year OF his residence, and still
holds the Office.
Mr.. Dalrymple lost his feet Nov. II,
1865. while trying TO dismOunt from a
rapidly moving train at Franklin, Pa.
One limb was amputated fourteen
inches below the knee, the other seven
inches. Since then he has moved about
on his knees with an ease and rapid
ity that Is no less than remarkable.
The accompanying cut shows Mr.. Dali
rymple In a standing attitude. just as
he appears every day on the streets.
Mr.. Dalrymple Is a good horseman, and
spends some OF his time In a%gricultu-
raj pursuits. He can dlsmount from a
carriage or a wagon with as much ease
apparently as an ordinary person.
Previous to the unfortunate accident
at Franklin Mr.. Dalrympie was a SOL
der. From 1863 to 1865 he drove a
team for the United States govern
ment. He enlisted In the One Hun
bred and Seventy-third Ohio Volun-
teer Infantry In 1862. and was honor
ably discharged at Nashville. Tenn,
July 6. 1865. He draws a small pen
sion. AS a citizen Mr.. Dalrymple Is
also a great credit to any town. He
ia honest and upright, and owns CON
siderable real estate. He has a wife
and two children, a son, Smith. and
a daughter, Lizzie, and has also cared
for two adopted children, George
Mack and Ina Dalrymple.