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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21

| square form, not too large. If not too
costly, have hinged silver top, other
wise glass inserted stopper. Do not
choose a hinged glass top, as these are
very liable to come loose, being too
heavy for the small hinges which hold
them.
The next thing is to make the petals
OF the flower of which the inkwell
forms the center. The inner cluster is
of brass, cut to the shape on the full
size diagram overleaf This should be
bent to the shapes shown at A A, with
the edges curled over and so far in
ward that they will clip the glass ink
we'll
The next layer is of block tin, which
is TO be bent to the shape required, as
shown at B B. Although at first sight
this appears rather difficult, like many
other things, it is easy enough If you
hit upon the right way. Cut square
piece of wood little larger than the
inkwell, as indicated by the dotted line
and placing the pattern face down.
wards on it. beat down the overhang-
ing parts with a round-ended mallet
or hammer. In fact, ii may be almost
bent to shape with the fingers, as tin
is very soft. 1t must be pure tin-sheet,
not timed iron.
The lowest petals are of copper, and
should be laid face down on sheet lead.
and the lines of the curved veins
should be worked on the back with
a blunt tracer or small chisel. This
will, IL the blows of the hammer are
pretty heavy, raise the front CORES
pondingly and form raised ribs. The
center part of each petal should now
be bumped up, and the outer edge
curled, all of which may be done on
the end grain of a piece of wood
slightly followed The petal should
resemble, when finished. C c.
Now for the legs, which are made
Of two long pieces of sheet brass, d
bent down as shown in cut. so as to
make the leg v-shaped. The ends are
curled up to form feet. The whole of
the parts are now ready for putting
together. and, as an article of this
kind requires cleaning. it should be
made up in such a way that it can be
easily turned down on the upper one /
at the points f F. so as to catch the
sides Of the cross-piece.
II is unnecessary to mention that
the whole may be made in one metal |
taken to pieces. Drill a hole in the |
center Of the pieces A, F. c and D as
shown. snd pass a small bolt and wing
nut through. The nut will not show
from above. The leg pieces D. will be
erosswise, and in order to keep them
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21

it has been discovered that other COM
mon metals can be made up into
unique and novel gifts, and brass,
block tin and copper are brought into
play.
1t is well for the beginner to com
mence on something simple and as an
inkstand is one of tha most useful ar
ticles we possess. and certainly from
the decorative point of view of greater
Importance than even the pen, as lend
ing itself more readily and with more
apparent result to the artistic finger
it would form an excellent piece of
work to start with.
To make this article for ones self.
one does not need to be skilled re-
pousse worker. First of ALL procure
the inkwell, preferably of glass, OF
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
DO YOU FEEL BLUE?

One-Have you any idea of the
hour?
The Other-No. I have killed so
much time lately that am ashamed to
look a clock in the face.-Indianapol
Press.
YES" said Farmer Corntossle, "let
Josh go right ahead playin' golf. /
reckon it'll do him good"
"You said you thought it was
waste of time yesterday" said his
wife.
1--WE changed my mind. If he
keeps on practicin' with them sticks a
few years mebbe there won't be so
much danger of cuttin' hisself when he
tries to han'le scythe." Washing
ton Star.
How is it, Br'er Williams" said
the colored parson, dat you shet ye'
eye tight wen de collection hat is
gwine roun'? Answer me dat"
Brother" replied Bre'r Williams,
wen you's a-preachin' 20 throws so
much light on de subject dat hit
blinds me-dat's atlanta Con-
stitution.
Isabelle used to sacrifice myself
for other people.
Belinda-Don't you do it now?
Isabelle-No. I've quit it; people
seem to like me just as well, and I
know I'm more amiable and better
looking. -Detroit Free Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
SEX ASPECT OF VAGRANCY.

The sex aspect of vagrancy was the
subject of recent decision by Chi
cago court, in which the jury came to
the decision that an idle woman could
not be held, like an idle man, liable
to prosecution on the charge of va
grancy.
1t may be something new for women
to learn that Judge Martin holds that
it is no part of the duty of women to
work While it is true that they dc
work, yet that condition is not i'm
posed upon them by laws of political
economy, and the statutes regarding
vagrancy, which make it an offense in
men, were not intended to apply tc
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21

women. In the case in point woman
was arrested for vagrancy. The
statutes of Illinois, not very far re-
moved from the same in Georgia, de-
fine vagrant as "a person who is
idle, remains idle and refuses to work -
Counsel for defense argued that a wo-
man could not be a vagrant, because
she was not made to work. IL took
the jury of II men but few minutes
to return a verdict supporting the
theory of the defense. Commenting
upon this decision, the Times Herald
declares that cit is fraught with great
possibilities. 1t is full of menace to
masculine peace and comfort 1t
may force thousands of soft-handed,
genteel husbands to work for liv-
ing"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
PUT NOT THY FAITH IN SIGNS.

There is sign in the county clerk 5
office that is full of truth and poetry
to the lambkins that cavort toward the
marriage license desk, with love in
their hearts and the price in his
pocket A piece OF sandpaper on a
convenient card is tackled on the wall.
and on il are the words: Matches
struck here" He sees it first as a
usual thing, then he nudges her; they
both blush, and he whispers, Struck
here. but made in heaven" Then she
longs to ssy--b0t the horrid clerks and
daylight intervene.-Salt Lake Tribune
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21

at right angles small corners may be-
if desired, and it may also be fixed on
a tray of similar metal to hold pens,
for the more elaborate an article OF
tais kind, the better, for this is what
gives the real finishing touch to the
writing desk or library table.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
HARRY'S EXPERIENCE.

Burkley-Why is 1t woman can
never keep a secret?
Henpeck-But she can. have
never succeeded in getting my wife to
tell ME where she hides our pocket
book. and I've been trying for fifteen
years.-Chicago Times Herald.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
HE is AN ANTI.

Il am an anti" declared Sammy
snaggs, whose father is an ardent sr-
pansionist.
You are what?" demanded tba
elder Snaggs' with great surprise
i am an anti" repeated samnr.
IAN antispankationist."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
PRE- TTY NE TAI WORK
WHICH EVEN AMATEURS MAY
TURN OUT.
SIMPLE iNkSTAND
How 1t Can Be Made by One at Home
Graceful Contrivance in Repousse
Which Really Needs only the Skill
Of Graceful Finger.

Since the rage for fancy articles
made from iron began, many ANA
tours have perfected themselves in
this art and the result has been an ar
ray of exquisitely carved chandeliers,
candelabra and numerous other dainty
and useful ornaments. In consequence
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21

Should the decision have this effect,
sending the idle professional husband
to the chain gang instead of the wife.
Constitution.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
AN IDEA FOR TREE GROWERS.

Is there not an idea that may be OF
value to the Tree Planting association
OF New York in the reported success of
Mr.. G. NJ. Sherman of Springfield,
Mass, in forcing the growth of all sorts
OF plant life? Mr.. Sherman's method,
according 20 brief outline Of it that
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
VITAL POINTS

watts want to say that a conn
try like this should always have a
trained statesman at the head ~ az
fairs. VI az
Potts-Yes. that's right in a gena..,
way out you must also bear in mind
VINO VINO are his trainers.-Indianapci,s
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
DISTRESSING MISTAKES.

A man can't be too careful whom
he Snubs."
What do you means"
Why. every once in a while rye
snubbed some plain people who after
ward came into a lot OF money."-Chi-
cago Record.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
A GOOD GUESS.

After Easter, what?" said Mrs
Bellefeld, contemplatively.
The bills for the bonnets." spe
gested Mr.. Bellefeld, who is nothing
if not practical.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21
WITH THE YOUNGSTERS.

Georges mother insisted upon his
repeating the prayers of childhood.
He started sleepily, requiring prompt
ing at the beginning of every line.
Drowsiness had nearly won the
mastery by the time that he had
obediently got as far as my soul to
take"
God bless" prompted his mother.
George had long list of relatives.
There was fiutter of his sleep-laden
lids as he Jumped them all together:
God bless the whole shooting
match
And he was asleep at last.-Boston
Transcript.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21

The ingenious educational system
known as the school city was invented
by Wilson l.. Gill, to whose efforts is
largely due its success in Omaha, Chi
cago, Milwaukee, and other cities. On
one occasion class of urchins was be-
ing taught the mysteries of election
day. One boy was made a democrat
and second a republican inspector:
Two were made poll clerks, two
watchers. two candidates, and so on.
When all the tasks had been assigned q
square-jawed little fellow looked un
and said: w
rlease, sir, want to be policeman
and club that curleyheaded poll-clerk.p
Saturday Evening Post.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-21

there are not many men who are
better known in Detroit than Detective
rat oNeil. He has two boys, of whom
he Is justly proud. The other dav bs
was walking with his two sons and
meeting several friends, he stopped 70
talk with them. The boys were dress
ed in exactly the same way, and to the
outsider they looked as near alike as
two grapes in bunch.
are they twins, Pat?" asked one of
the friends.
oh, no." replied Mr.. O'Neil.
Well, by George, don't see how
you tell them apart" ventured another
of the friends.
oh. that's, easy" said Pat. "Th;s
one is 5, and the other is s years old {.
NO, papa" exclaimed the latter of
the two boys, hes and I'm 5n-
Detroit Free Press.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16
The GrnY NIntter 10.

what did Aunt Minerva say about
the shirt-waist manT'
"She said now he had TO keep his
belt in the right place all the time,
he'd find on; he wasn't aSy smarter
than woman. indianapolis Journal.
If you once get into the habit of tell.
ing the truth you viii end it much
easier than lying.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16

months ending July 81, amounted to
240,253 tons. an increase OF about co.
900 tons over the same period in 1899.
No Demand for Anthracite.
The United States coal which is to re-
place the product Of England and
Wales in the markets Of the world is
the soft coal of Pennsylvania, West
Virginia, and Alabama. Anthracite
coal has practically no opportunity for
foreign exploitation at the present time
or in the near future. 1t is a fuel 50
much different from the coal that for
eign consumers have been accustomed
to using that they are not at all in
clined to take 1t up. necessitating, as it
does, the use of new CRATES or new
stoves and entirely different methods
of firing. Only the several varieties of
soft coal now finding a market abroad
need be considered.
In Pennsylvania there is produced
for the seaboard trade what is known
as Clearfield coal. originating mostly on
the line of the Pennsylvania railroad
but also reaching market over the Phil
adelphia and Reading railway. This
general name includes the coal from
several minor regions and Is compre
hensive trade term.
Further to the westward Is the Pitts
burg district, closely centering abou
the metropolis Of the western portion o.
the State. Some coal from the eastern
portion Of this district reaches tide
water by rail over the Pennsylvania
but the hopes Of those who expect al
export business in PittsDurg coal ar
based upon the fact that during certail
portions of the year cheap transDorta
ton to the port of New Orleans may b
! by way Of the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16

shows the device housed on the stern
Of the vessel, in position to be dropped
instantly into the water by pulling the
lever located adjacent to the winding
drum The brake is shaped like an i'm
mense scoop and is supported by an
arm attached to either side of the hull
near the water line. When the lever is
pulled forward it releases the rachel
and allows the drum to revOlve, the
scoop falling into the water Of its own
accord 1t instantly exerts such a re-
sistance to the water that the vessel is
readily brought to a standstill. After
accomplishing its purpose the brake is
returned to its housing by the revolu-
ton Of the drum on deck. winding mp
the cable connected to the top Of the
brake
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16
COAL FROM AMERICA.
EUROPE COMES TO THIS coUN-
TRY FOR FUEL.
The Inadequate supply Abroad Pro-
notes Our Foreign Trade-Sest Coal
COR Fighting Ships Now Comes from
the United states.

Mine operators from the United
States and their agents are all over
the European continent in the interest
of American coal and almost every day
vessels loaded with the product of
American mines are clearing for Euro
peaa ports, where they are to lay down
bituminous coal at English prices.
Great Britain, with an estimated coal
supply for only 200 years, has been ex-
porting 55,OOO,OOO tons annually. The
British public has been looking upon
this with disfavor. An export tax upon
the product Is anticipated, and in the
event of it the Mediterranean ports
must draw upon the United States for
their fuel Already the United States
has been supplying the best coal for
use In naval vessels.
In Europe coal deposits cover 27,OOO
square miles in Russia. 5000 in Great
Britain, $500 in Germany, 1900 In
France, and in all the rest of Europe
are only 400 square miles. In Great
Britain, France, and Germany especial
ly these fields have been drawn upon
for hundreds of years. Every square
mile OF resource has been sounded
Some of the English veins are
worked to a depth Of 1857 feet
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16

with 4. 600 the estimated maximum pos
sible. Russia. of all these countries,
may develop unexpected deposits.
British India shows only $4,000 square
miles Of coal beds, and the total or
all these is only 1880 for Europe and
India. AS against this are the United
States deposits of $4,000 square miles,
with thousands Of possible miles unex-
plored and undeveloped. To this Alas
ka is promising inexhaustible deposits
of anthracite. which at least must re-
place the English coal that is now sup
plying the Pacific slope Of the United
States.
Aside from the United States in this
coming world supply of fuel. only China
and Japan can be looked to. These
countries have deposits about as large
as those of the United States. but are
lacking in means of development Their
positions upon the map. too. are not IA
yorable 10 the European trade.
Worlds Yield of Coal.
AS 10 how the mines OF the world
nave been drawn upon. the figures fol
1S9S are accurate enough for compare
son. They show in long tons Of 2'24C
pounds:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16

way that Mr.. Perew proposes to make
his invention useful as well as Orna-
mental He proposes to take the man
and its wagon to New York and there
start on a walking tour across the
country. He claims that his man can
be forced TO walk at a steady rate Of
twenty miles an hour over ordinary
country roads.
The mans skin is composed largely
OF aluminium, and inside its chest a
photograph is located. so that when
spoken to it can, as its creator presses
the proper lever, make some sort of an
answer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16
/ locnl ssnnt % the mIne. $50 a ton &c

Local ygoft to the mine, $3.50 a ton at
the several ports on that sea.
Welsh coal is worth 81 ton at Car
diff. and the freight to Gibraltar is
S2.16, making it $9.16 a ton. These
freights vary until this Welsh coal
brings 1910 ton at Alarseilles and
s9.5s at Naples. Over this coal the
American product has margin Of
$156 a ton at Gibraltar, 1920 at Mar
seilles, and $2.6S at Naples, even after
the mine profit has been received on the
American side
These figures are reached, too, with
the inadequate present means Of trans
porting coal across the Atlantic. Most
of the vessels now carrying coal were
designed for package freight and are
about as well adapted for the coal bust
ness as is a box car compared with one
of the modern 100000 pound steel coal
cars. Golfers especially made for the
coal trade will be indispensable to
transatlantic business! 1t has been
calculated that the cost OF operating a
T,OOO-ton steamer TO such an accessible
port as Gibraltar making the length
of the voyage and time Of unloading
fifteen days, win be as follows:
Insurance, 1878; interest on cost, $3.50
depreciation. S625; crew. $3.50; pro
visions, S16s; port charges, S1S4; pilot
age. 1880; fuel, S2,O25, allowing full sell
ing price for company's coal used fol
steam. This. with 500 for incidentals
gives a total of S5.63T, making 80
cents a ton the actual transportation
cost on the coal. Vessel owners like t.
secure and count upon a return cargo
and coal men owning such a vesse
would get more or less freight destined
for the United States. But suppos'
that practically nothing could be Sc
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16
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cured and that the freight charge would
be S1.5O. it will be seen that American
coal can be laid down in Cardiff, in the
seat and center of the greatest coal in
dustry in the world. at 81 a ton. So be-
low the selling price Of the Welsh coal
Leads in Production.
As an index to what the United States
may fall into in case the British coal
trade may be encroached on to any
great extent by American trade, the
following tables are reproduced from
the British official reports ending Dec.
81. 1899. They show the long tons Of
2,24O pounds and show comparisons
with the years 1898 and 1897. The tig-
ures are as nearly accurate as such fig
ureS can be:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16

1t will be seen from this that Great
Britain. with only 5000 square miles
OF coal beds, already lean from long
mining. is drawing more heavily on her
resources than is the United States,
with more than twenty times the de-
posts. and they scarcely sounded in
comparison.
The exports Of coal from the United
STATES within the seven months ending
Julv 81. aggregated 992, 4S1 tons OF an
thraeite and S,GO9.274 tons of bitumin-
Gus coal The total exports showed an
increase Of l.595,663 tons over the cor
responding period OF 1899. This In
crease was largely in shipments OF Dltu-
n,inous coal. Export shipments OF
American coke during the seven
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16
MACHINE MAN A BoeX.
New Yorker Has Invented a Giant
Automatou That Walks.

Automatou That Walks.
Louis Perew. of ToDawanda. y. Y,
has been trying for nine years to make
a mechanical man. At last he has sue
ceeded. His man stands { feet inches
high and is as strong as steel rods and
wires can make it. The man wears a
special suit of clothes. made to order
because Of its great size. and its wax
face is as natural as such things ever
are When properly wound up and
connected with an engine the man can
walk at a great rate Of speed and can
pull heavy load behind it. 1t is in this
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16
sTors A SIZE ou1cKLY.
Drag Rrake for Vessels Which May
Prevent Many Collisions.

The necessity for stopping a vessel in
a short distance often occurs and has
led Frederick Wendler, Of New York
City. to devise the drag brake shown
in the accompanying cut. Its use may
be the means Of saving many COLI
sion or the grounding of a ship when
shoal water appears suddenly. In either
case the vessel cannot be stopped in too
short a space Of time, and this device
would be a material aid in accomplish
ing the desired result. The illustration
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16
.InstifnhIe SonIdinr.

A Cleveland judge has decided that
'any woman is justified in scolding her
husband If he comes home drunk and
ii-treats her and the children"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16

When as many as three members Of
family are invited out to different
society affairs in an evening, there Is
great excitement
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-16

tons -. 81, Ogd9ls 1885,. 79G a. lOS.5Gs
In addition.
coal for
steamers In
foreign trade Il. 455. 75S l.264.2Oi u 226. sol
Compared with these shipments are
the 5.O51, 1888 tons exported 10y the
United States in the year ending June
80. 1899, and the 7.1SS621 tons export
ed in the twelve months ending June
30. 1900
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In Maryland the famous Cumber-
land coal is produced, but this is de-
cidedly soft, breaking into small pieces
rather than crumbling. yet not in favor
with foreign consumers nOtwithstand-
ing its richness in fuel properties The
foreign trade demands a lumpy coal,
and for that reason the Cumberland can
be left out of calculations concerning
export trade.
In West Virginia three important rail
road lines handle the products of the
Elk Garden and Fairmont regions-in
which Senators Davis and Elkins are
widely interested-the New River and
Kanawha districts. and the Pocahontas
regions. OF these sections the New
River. the FairmOnt, and the Elk Gar
den mines promise to contribute the
greater share of the States coal for ex-
mort. The POcahontas coal. however,
will be in limited but strong demand
for naval steaming. In Alabama the
coal fields lie in the northern part OF
the State. near Birmingham, and the
way of outlet will be through Mobile
or Pensacola.
With these Goals from these States.
and paying even So a ton for ocean
freights. the American shipper may
have margin Of S1.56 profit at Glib
raltar. $3.50 at Marseilles. and S2.6S al
Naples. in addition to the profit in the
home price of $3.50 ton. Yet this
freight charge is vastly greater than
would hold If golfers. especially con
structed. were to do the carrying.
All of the possibilities leading To this
new exploiting of American coal hav,
found source in the high rates OF
freight in Great Britain. the cost OF
mining. and in the unmistakable limita
ton of the coal supply. The foreign
production of coal is not decreasing. o
course; it is increasing steadily.
Freight Chief Factor.
With freight rates from the Unite'
States at So a ton. some one has figure,
the comparative showing that the Uni
ted States product can make with tina
of Great Britain in continental ports
Bituminous coal, with the mines
profits already added, is worth $3.50
ton. The freight to the Mediterranean
is IS a ton, making the cost with onl