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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The ornamental glassworkers IN
Chicago have gone on a strike for in
creased pay and shorter hours.
Hon. William ]. Bryan stated in an
interview 10 Chicago yesterday that he
had promised no political position 10
anyone.
DR.. Nausen and the Duke OF Abruzzl,
according to a dispatch from Cnr's-
tianis. have agreed to undertake JOINT
expedition into north Polar regions.
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and Iron Company have given notice
that its mines at Shsmokin VIII De
abandoned for long time unless the
miners return at once.
DR. Alfred Stlle, who for nearly ~
years was professor OF theory and
practice of medicine at the University
Of Pennsylvania and well known
throughout this country and E rope,
died at his home in Philadelphia yea
terday.
The business portion Of Omer, Mich,
was practically destroyed by fire early
Yesterday morning. The hotel, two
drugstores, saloon, furniture, hard
ware and jswelry stores, a photograph
gallery, the post-office and eight resi-
dences were burned. Losses, about
$4,000.
Senator Wellington has returned to
Cumberland, Md, from his tour Of
speechmaking in the northwest. He
saws that Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Indiana and Ohio will give their cleo
toral gote to Bryan. He will return to
the west, visiting Nebraska and other
statee.
1t is now very doubtful II the Sails
bury government will be returned to
power at the approaching election. Six
weeks ago the defeat of the liberal
party seemed assured. Today its
position is very strong. "Khaki" and
"victory in South Africa" have not
proved omnipotent election cries.
Meager details have been received OF
a terrible catastrophe which visited the
village OF Morristown, Mimi, shortly
before o'clock yesterday evening.
The village was struck by a cyclone
ane Darn was ralSeu I'D Tue NIT anu
dropped directly on top Ct Paul Gatzke's
saloon, where sixteen persons had
taken refuge from the storm. The ga
loon collapsed and all the occupants
we're buried in the debris. 1t is said
that eight dead bodies and three in
jured persons were taken from the
ruins.
Residents of Hyattsville and the sur
rounding country have been thrown
into a state of excitement by charge
made by Miss Lucy Hart, the sixteen
yesr-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Hart, respectable country people
living near Beltsville, Prince Georges
county Md, that on Sunday afternoon
while she was walking on the road, she
was criminslly assaulted by Edward L.
Shea, sheriff of that county; William
Shea, brother OF the sheriff; Leo Smith,
"Tod" Fox, AMI Herbert Butler. ell
of prominent families 10 the neighbor-
hood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
The MarKeys.

Chicago, Sept. 26.-The market closed st
follows; Wheat Nov 777ss77L.
Georgetown, Sept 25.-Whest 66a73.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25

To prevent consumption quickly cure
throat and lung Troubles with One Minute
Cough Cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-09-25
TEXAS RIVERS ON RAMPAGE

TEXAS RIVERS ON RAMPAGE
The Trinity river is higher than ii
has been since 1890, when it broke all
records.
The water last night lacks only six
inches OF reaching the 1890 mark and is
still rising, owing to the heavy rains
Sunday night. No lives have been lost
in the immediate vicinity of Dallas, but
cotton and live stock, notably sheep
and hogs, have suffered heavily. The
item of damage to roads and bridges
along in the dozen or more counties af-
,ected in northern Texas will be about
$25, 900.
A bulletin received at Dallas yester.
day afternoon from Fowler, in Bosque
county, says:
"Brszos river out of its banks; higher
than 10 II years and going higher. Big
rise will reach Waco tonight" Fowler
is so miles north OF Waco. 1t is report
ed that 40 Italians have been drowned
in Neuces river. Eight persons are re.
ported to have been drowned in the
food at Brownwood. Part OF the town
was wrecked. Communication is cut
off, both by wire and rail.
Gov. Sayers wired last night to all
points south of Austin warning notices
that the greatest food in the history OF
the Colorado river, which flows by that
city, is now surging down through the
mountain gorges to the northwest OF
there, and is expected at that place by
midnight.
The Llsno river, tributary of the
Colorado, is IL feet above normal and
has done much damage in the valleys.
No loss of life has been reported. Re-
ports from various points in west and
north Texas are to the effect that all
the small streams are greatly swollen
and are sending large volume Of wa.
ter irto the larger streams.
SHOT HIS WIFE Because he be.
lieved that his wife, Mrs. Jeneatte G.
Miller, was untrue to him and because
she refused to come back to live with
him, August Miller, twenty-four years
of age, yesterday afternoon, 10 Bslti-
more, fred four shots at her and tried
to shoot himself through the head.
Two Of the shots took effect on the
woman, and last night she was 10
serious condition at the City Hospits
ss a result OF the shooting. The affair
took place in the dining-room of the
Continental Hotel, Pratt and Charles
streets, where Miller had gone to meet
his wife, they having been separated
for six weeks.
Miller stood behind the bars at the
Central station last night. and told the
reasons for the shooting, but disclsimed
any intention to kill his wife, saving
that he had merely wished to friehten
her by shooting close to her, but that
his hand had rembled, and that he had
tired so rapidly that two OF the balls
had hit her. After the shooting he
cried bitterly, saying that he was sorry |
that he had injured the woman. and |
asst night he said that he loved her vet
and that ii he were to get out be would |
90 and try to persuade her to return to |
him again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
THE GUEST ROOM.

What Man Thinks 1t Should Contain.
AS the guestroom is likely to be occu-
pied during the coming holiday it may
not be amiss at this time to present
brief consideration of ii from mans
point of view, says the New York Post.
"The one place says he, where |
find the things | want in the guest
room is when go to stay with bache-
lor who is keeping house. Almost
every woman housekeeper makes a
sort of uncomfortable parlor of her
guestroom, and then puts a bed and
bureau in it. What | always want in
one of these rooms is hassock and
a straight-back chair, and | don't often
find either. | am speaking now of the
average spare room, not, of course, OF
the extra bedrooms in large houses,
where entertaining is reduced to
science. In this average spare room,
too, there is usually one double bed.
This should never be. The guestroom,
if none other in the house, should be
provided with pair of single beds.
Then if, as occasionally happens. two
men must share the room, at least the
comfort of a separate bed is secured.
Another appreciated convenience alb
sent from most guestrooms is a bath
robe. These are always to be found in
the bedrooms of mems clubs, yet few
men suggest to their wives their neces-
sity in the home guestroom. One Tur-
kish toweling that can easily be
laundered can be bought for s150-a
trifling outlay compared with its COM
fort to the visiting stranger in search
of his morning tub. Books, writing
materials and bed candle are other
things that readily suggest themselves
as further accessories not always pro-
vided. If every hostess would send her
husband to the guestroom for the final
criticism of its convenience, the male
visitors to that house would have great
cause for rejoicing"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
His DYING Thought.

From the Argonaut: An old bed
ridden fisherman at Scotch watering
place was frequently visited during his
last illness by kind-hearted clergy.
man, who wore one of those close-f1t-
ting clerical waistcoats which button
behind. The clergyman saw the near
approach of death one day in the old
mans face, and asked if his mind was
perfectly at ease co. ay, I'm a.
RIGHT" came the feeble reply. You
are sure there is nothing troubling
you? Do not be afraid to tell me-"
The old man seemed to hesitate, and
at length, with a faint return of ami
nation, said: "Weel, there's just ae
thing that troubles me, but / dinna
like to speak OF" Believe me, | am
most anxious to comfort YOU" replied
the clergyman; tell me what it is
that troubles and perplexes you"
"Weel, sir, it's just like this" said the
old man, eagerly; Il Gamma for the life
O. me max cot hoo We manage tae get
intae that weskit."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
NEW ENGLAND HAS A JAG CAR.

BibuIous Berliners Now Enjoy Special
Conveyance.
A special Jag car" is operated be-
tween New Britain and Berlin by the
enterprising and philosophical Con-
necticut Lighting and Power company.
1t is for the accommodation of citizens
who go to New Britain from Berlin to
get intoxicated. 1t is believed that this
is the only jag car" in America, and
its patrons are very proud of it. Ber-
lin, which is on the hard cider belt, re-
Gently voted mo license, and even
asked the county commissioners to
refuse to issue druggists license, it
having been found that some of the old
topers were drinking alcohol sold to
polish brass work with and also get
ting exhilarated on Jamaica ginger.
When the licenses expired the drink
ing men of the town acquired the habit
of going to New Britain to make mer-
ry. 1t is the nearest saloon town, and
a brand of whisky is sold there that
eats holes in the bottles that contain it.
Sedate citizens go to New Britain also,
as it has dime museums, merry-go-
rounds, and other symptoms of culture
not known to Berlin. They returned
up to short time ago on the II p. m
trolley with the topers. There were so
many fights on the last car that fire.
quently the sober folk alighted and
walked The sober people of Berlin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11

would Lave become vi you? Do you
ever think of that?" she demanded in
an admonishing tone.
Il am thinking of it always. Don't
be afraid. Aunt Jane: | realize Johns
kindness more often and more fully
than you can possibly do"
Kate, you are excited hysterical.
And. you cough constantly. What is
the matter with you?"
Nothing. A little cold"
You have hectic spot of color in
each cheek. Have you seen doctor?"
mo"
Il shall advise John to send for one.
One visit may set you right, and save
heavy bill later on. Your health,
Kate, is most important matter: an
ailing wife wears out the patience OF
the most patient husband What does
John think of that cough Of yours?"
He does not know have It,"
Does not know"
My face grew hot as l made my CON
fession.
Il see very little of john" l said,
trying to speak simply. And am not
always coughing. Don't talk to him
about it. won't have doctor, not
even If you speak to John"
Aunt Jane let the subject drop.
thought / should have had my waya
thought that spoke i'll for my dis
cernment. Aunt Jane met John as he
returned home, babe him walk back
with her and listen to her. Before an
hour had passed doctor was attend
ing me. 1t was decreed that l should
go to bed, and that | should stay there
for week. Would have Aunt Jane
or one of the girls come and nurse me?
Ito be continued)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
Not Beecher's Prayer.

One Of the older newspaper men told
a story the other day. Browning was
one of the best reporters to get out OF
work that ever broke into the bust
ness" he said 1.-The city editor sent
him down to report Henry Ward
Beecher one time, and he came in
about IL O'Clock with his stuff ready
for the printer. He had taken no
notes, but had made a running long
hand report. He told how the church
looked, who were on the rostrum
about the pulpit. and how Mr.. Beecher
rose and lifted his hands and said, very
solemnly: After this manner, there
fore. pray ye.' Then Browning added.
in parenthesis, Turn rule for Lords
prayer He meant to copy that yer
batim from the Office Bible when he
got to his desk. but forgot it. and the
parenthesis was on. to guide the
printer So the paper came out in the
morning with good picture of Brook
lyn's famous preacher. and his inn
pressive manner of saying. After this
manner, therefore. pray We. Turn rule
for Lords prayer Which really
wasn't what the eloquent orator had
said at all" Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
A Jocular Parson.

Eccentricity has its victims in all
classes of society. Even the clergy do
not escape, while their prominent posi-
ton in the community renders their
idiosyncrasies doubly noticeable.
Among the clerical peculiarities which
have gone down in history, those of the
Rev Mathew Byles of Boston are en-
titled to high rank. One fast day DR..
Byles was to exchange pulpits with a
country clergyman, and on the APP
pointed morning both ministers set out
on horseback for their respective desti-
nations. AS the two horsemen neared
the halfway point DR.. Byles spied his
brother minister, and instantly by whip
and spur drove his horse into a wild
gallop. Whats the matter?" shouted
the other, raising his hands in aston
ishment as the doctor dashed past him,
his canonicals flying in the wind.
why so fast, Brother Byles?' And
shouted over his shoulder, Its fast
day." One day in winter the eccentric
doctor was busy mailing cotton batting
on his windows to exclude the cold,
when passing parishioner observed:
1.-THE wind bloweth wheresoever it
listeth, Dr. Byles." Yes, SIR replied
the parson, and man listeth whereso-
ever it bloweth.' Throughout the
struggle for American independence
DR.. Byles' sympathies lay with the
Tories, and his hold upon his Boston
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
BROKEN TROLLEY WIRE.
Danger to Passers-by Removed by a
New Invention.

New Invention.
A Chicago electrician Las invented
device by which trolley wire becomes
dead as soon as it breaks. The device
is intended to make the so-called live
wire perfectly harmless. The invention
consists of an automatic circuit break
er, and its application will require no
change in the present generating and
feeding machinery. The current is led
from the dynamo through the new cir
cuit-breaker, which is a simple auto
matte switch, and thence out along the
trolley wire. The current will run the
same course as before-from the dyna-
mo along the wire through the propell-
ing mechanism OF the car, into the
ground rail and returning to the
ground pole of the generator. A sms,,,,'
auxiliary wire, whiehleads constant
current back from the overhead wire
and makes a completely conducted cir
cult, is the second feature of the in
vention. This side current, the voltage
of which is insignificant and does not
weaken the feeder, keeps the switch
closed and the line is charged The
moment break occurs on the feeding
or power line the auxiliary current is
broken. The switch opens instantly
and not a single ampere goes out on
the circuit until the main line is again
repaired Buffalo Express.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
CHAPTER XIII.

"My dear Kate" said Aunt Jane, I'M
tying her bonnet-string as though she
meant her call to be long one, and
looking at me slowly from top to toe
disapprovingly, have no desire what
ever to interfere with you. Your af-
fairs are no longer any business Of
mine, and | refrain offering you my
opinion. only ask you one question
why, whenever | come, is John al
ways out?"
Aunt Jane waited, but did not offer
to answer her question.
II call in the morning" she con-
tinued-"he lis at his Office; that, of
course, is as it should be. But I call
about luncheon-time; he is lunching at
his club, and perhaps you are not
aware, Kate, that luncheon at club
is an expensive luxury. Saves time?
Nonsense! A bus saves time, and is
cheaper. call in the afternoon-late
in the afternoon, toward dusk-John
is at the Office still. call in the even
ing and John is out again. | have no
wish to pry-John's affairs are his own
but | know as a fact that he has not
spent an evening at home for the past
five days. Twice he dined at the club.
Twice he dined with his sister and
Madame Arnaud. One night, who
knows where he dined? Now, Kate,
why is it?"
l had lost my old fear of Aunt Jane.
| replied calmly enough.
Il don't want to talk about myself
and John" | said.
"Verv naturally not" returned Aunt
Jane with severity. You know as well
as l do that. if John dimes out on five
consecutive nights. it is you who are to
blame. You drive him away from
home. You have cough, Kate; you
should cure that cough; men dislike
cough exceedingly"
| smiled, | could not help 1t. For
Aunt Jane TO preach wifely duties OF
self-abnegation was too humorous.
when John comes in. Kate. do you
meet him with a pleasant smile2 DO
YOU lay aside your work to attend TO
him? Do you try to converse with
him on topics of interest to him?"
In spite of my heavy spirits. smiled
again. | was thinking of the cold vel
comes that Uncle Richard was wont to
receive; she guessed something OF my
thought perhaps.
Yours is not an ordinary marriage"
she added in her coolest tone. You
have to remember Johns goodness to
YOU"
81 remember it-constantly."
sAunt Jane regarded me with an I'M
friendly scrutiny
.You have a house of your own" she
continued "and servants Of your own.
You dress well-indeed | may say ex-
travagantly: you have everything that
heart can DESIRE
Everything. ! said. looking duly
at her with blank glance Il am one
Of the very happlest Of people.
She still eyed me suspiciously.
If he had not married you, what
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
By Author Of "Hetty." Etc.
Anywhere from me ?.

anywhere from me?v
anywhere where | shall not see you,
Jonn; where may try, try hard to
forget you. and to forget how miser-
able / am"
he waited for a moment that his
words might be calm and yet carry
force with them.
hitty, you talk like child" he
said. ! can't let you 60 away from
me. We cannot forget one another.
For husband and wife, dear forgetting
is not possible!"
we stood little apart. looking
straight at one another, our faces reso-
iute. our wills resisting one another.
You will not let me go?" | asked.
4 Will not let you go" said John.
linen suddenly he sighed, and his
tone grew gentle again.
Il will not let you go, Kitty" he add
ed' Tor your sake, not for mine. You
DO not know what young wife, who
leaves her home. has to bear-how she
Is spoken of, what is thought of her.
Though our marriage may have been a
mistake, the mistake is made. we can
not escape from it. | regret 1t, Kitty,
as deeply as you do. But, regret as we
may, you are still my wife. And l
VIII not have my wife misjudged, light
ly spoken Of"
Even at that moment, though had
pleaded to be allowed to go. pleaded
passionately to be set free, | was glad
that he refused my prayer Even
though he did not love me, even
though it was only torture to be with
him and to know that his love was not
mine, still | was glad that he kept me
bound.
Everything else that You ask me-"
he said slowly and steadily, Il will
grant. I will do what you will You
shall live your own life; you shall be
as free as though you had carried out
your own wild wish and had escaped
from me-"
| was silent.
Il will not see you more than | can
help" he continued in the same cold
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11


claimed. My dear, tell me what you
mean"
MY hands still rested in his. l was
still looking up at him. But for
moment could find no more words at
my command
81 have not made you happy" John
said 10 a tone OF deep, bitter convic-
ton and seIf-reproach. II have tried.
] have failed"
1T was my fault" returned, speak
ing steadily in the same dull passion
less. even wa. Perhaps it was your
fault. too. You shouldn't have mar
ried me. You knew-you must have
known--that I should be wretched."
Kitty! Kitty"
1T was a mistake. Only a mistake,
You thought you would make me
happy. You did it for the best. Why
did you, John-why did your
My eyes were fearless as they looked
M into his. All the tears had had to
shed | had shed hours ago. Never. |
felt. as long as l lived, should | cry
again. felt numb and still. Even
my reproach came in a stony voice that
seemed to have no emotion in it.
Eyes, we have made a mistake
Kitty" said John, signing deeply. IT,
as you say, should have known. But
did not know! Well, we have faced
the mistake; perhaps 1t was wiser
faced. Now let us begin anew Life
cannot he what it might have been:
but let us make the best of it, kitty
by-and-by, dear, love may come"
| drew my hands away with a sharp,
sudden gesture. He spoke OF love, not
as though 1t had been weak and had
failed him, but as though it had never
been.
1T will not come" l cried. Love
does not come with bidding. only
WEAKNESS"
He stood in silence looking gravely
at me. with a gravity far more stern
than gentle. | knew that he agreed
with me; he urged no word of pre-
test. no word Of hope. For one long
minute we stood silent, facing one
another.
What are we to do, Kitty" he said
at last, coldly yet patiently. Il leave
our future in your hands"
The future may be so long." said
bitterly. Il shall live for many years.
I am so strong-so strong. Nothing
ever happens to me; I shall live for
years and years and years."
Kitty, child. you break my heart
when you talk like that!" cried John
hoarsely
| laughed hard, sullen little laugh,
the sound of which made me SILVER.
and then suddenly made me wish TO
cry. For the first time my voice
trembled, grew passionate.
Il wish could break your heart!
cried Y wish it-oh. / wish 1t!
You have broken mine and you do not
care!"
John Bore my passionate. pitiless re-
proaches without word. He made no
attempt to soothe me or caress me. He
stood looking at me sorrowfully, very
grayely, with something of anger and
something Of pity in his glance.
let me go, John-let me go' !
cried.
GO where, Kittyg9 he asked for
bearingly
Anywhere"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11
Winter In the South.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward place where
the inconvenience OF Northern win
ter may be escaped. No section OF this
country offers such ideal spots as the
Gulf Coast on the line of the Louisville
& Nashville Railroad between Mobile
and New Orleans. 1t possesses a mild
climate, pure air, even temperature and
facilities for hunting and fishing enjoy
ed by no other section. Accommoda-
tons for visitors are first-class, and
can be secured at moderate prices. The
L. G N. r. r. is the only line by which
it can be reached in through cars from
Northern cities. Through car sched-
ules to all points in Florida by this line
are also perfect. Write for folders, etc.,
to J. X. Ridgely. N. w. P. A.. Chicago.
ILL.,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-01-11

Professor Groos, the well-known au-
thor of Games of Animals" has just
given to the public an account of the
games of children and adults which
is of use to the psychologist as well
as the antAropologist. His treatise
shows that he is as much at home in
the nursery as in the gamblers den or
on the football field He believes that
the surplus activity" theory of pay
does not give sufficient justice to the
pastimes of adults, while the "recrea-
ton" theory errs in not sufficiently
considering the games of children. His
own view is that play is, biologically.
the great perfecter of imperfect in
stinct.