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| the globe. Yet all your preconceived | notions of Gibraltar, formed from de- I scriptions read and pictures seen, fall far short of the reality; and as you study the stupendous rock it appears to grow and grow. This pride of England is often compared to a couchant Hon guarding the water way to the Orient.
 From some points of view the contour
 of the king of beasts is almost perfect
 head and shoulders erect and facing
 Spain, tail and body crouching lower
 and turned toward Africa. At other
 angles of vision it conjures up ideas of
 malevolent Sphinx, and centuries ago,
 on account of some gruesome tradition,
 the Spanish peasants christened it Fl
 Cuerpo. the Corpse'' On three sides
 north, east and south-the rock towers
 skyWard, fourteen hundred feet, so
 nearly perpendicular as to be utterly
 unscalable by man or beast, while at its base the sea roars and dashes, fling
 ing spray to tremendous heights above
 Europa Point. On the western side it
 slopes gently down to the waters edge,
 where Gibraltar city is nestled, with it's
 population of thirty-two thousand, or
 lIeI6dDOulS, lilCluulIS tHe bTlllSu gar
 rison of six thousand soldiers
 The rock itself is perhaps three miles long by a quarter of a mile wide; and away down below. the narrow neck of land which connects it with Spain is known as Neutral Ground" which none are permitted to cross. You may drive to it from Gibraltar town and get out of your carriage and walk to the path well worn by the Spanish patrol
 but the soldiers who guard it with gun on shoulder will not hesitate about talk ing life if necessary to prevent the putting of an alien foot upon it. We have heard of female visitors so im- bued with Mother Eyes curiosity that they have offered the guard sums of money for the privilege of printing just one dainty toe or heel on that for bidden path; but though the poor sol diers of Spain are notoriously shabby and ill-fed, I am glad to say that the bribe is always sternly rejected This fiat, sandy neutral space, less than two miles long, has been rendered unas- sa1lable by any land force, through English engineering contrivances, by which, in the twinkling of an eye, the strip could be blown to powder and scattered in the sea. On either edge of it, the boundaries of British and Span ish dominions are marked by parallel lines of sentry boxes. In the middle is an English race-course and drill ground and hard by are Jewish and Christian yards pathetic in their meanness and tangled neglect. Arab I~oI
 returned to their native dust on the African side of the Straits.
 While anchored in front of Gibraltar you are reconciled, for the first time in travelling, to the tedious formalities that must be gone through at every foreign port before passengers are per- mitted to land, because hours of wait ing are not long enough to study these
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at the time with an attack of the grip, and the dulcet tones of the pet bantams belonging to his son were not conducive to the enjoyments of the needful beau ty sleep."
 Now, Brockton is the home of inven- tors--not only of shoe machinery, but of many other Yankee notions-for was it not in the Shoe City that wise and thoughtful married man invented the anti-snoring machine? This boon to heads of families was an arrange ment of steel springs and padded clamps, by means of which the relaxa- ton of the jaws so necessary to the well rounded and able bodied snore was prevented automatically It was so planned that the farther the jaws were opened the tighter the machines grip, and thus the snore was cut off before it's birth without effort on the part of the wearer.
 MT. Howard remembered the success of this anti7snoring device, which, by the way, was successfully patented, and he set out to conquer the growing of the troublesome roosters in a similar man. ner. The bantanns upon which the first tApeIiIllSlllS were IIldde WClC HUI lllC only feathered bipeds in the immediate vicinity, for his residence on West Elm street is in the heart of beautiful res idential district and he dared to hope that were the effort successful at home. he might persuade some of his neigh bors to try the effect of the anti-crower upon several lusty songsters of the Ply mouth Rock variety.
 With copper wires, pliers and stout heart MT. Howard essayed the task he had chosen. There was no danger of catching any contagious disease from the bite of the little things, for, as he told Journal man, "the bantams were as tame as kittens." Experiment after experiment. was made until the proper shaped yoke of bright new wire had been properly fitted to the roosters' bills. But let MT. Howard describe the apparatus in his own words:
 ''The device is fastened to the bill of chanticleer after he has gone to roost by a simple clasp, and does not inter fere in any way with his respiration. circulation or digestion. Mir. Rooster dozes comfortably until perhaps 1:3o a. m, when he awakes and decides to
 
 from his perch, throws his head back. and opens his mouth to it's full extent. Here is where the fine work of the i'm vention comes in as it gently but firmly closes the open mouth, and Mir. R. sub- sides with a gasp of astonishment to be similarly 'trun down at each at- tempt to give his sleep destroying call
 Tt was my fond hope" continued Mg Howard Ito rear in time breed of non-crowing fowl, since, aside from the great boon to humanity which a breed of noiseless fowl would be, the financial side would certainly be worth considering as fraught with great pos- abilities It is well known that the ex- ertion of growing causes the neck of the ordinary fowl to become lean, tough and stringy, while with the non-crow- ing fowl the neck should become fat, tender and juicy, thus changing what has been considered piece de resist ance' to what gourmands would term a 'bonne bouche.'"
 Unfortunately the secret did not car
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GIBRALTAR.
BEBEL-TEKEK, THE ROCK or GI-
 BRALT4R.
The Worlds Greatest Fortress and Its
 surroundings-Noth Like 1t on
 the Globe.


 surroundings-Noth Like 1t on
 the Globe.
 Especial Correspondence of the Journal
 and Courfer.)
 Gibraltar, Aug 15.-Like Mrs. Mala- prop, who thanked the Lord after te- dious voyage that she was once more safe on terra cotta we feel inclined to profoundest thankfulness that our feet are at last upon Bebel-Terek, the rock that holds the strongest fortress of the world. But alas! In course of our lobe-trotting we are often compelled to abandon long cherished ideas, some of which were laboriously drilled into us at school. and others picked up early along the journey of life For example In comparing notes on ship board about Gibraltar, it was found that fully half the passengers believed the. famous rock to be an island situa- ted exactly where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet; while most of the other half thought it promontory, extending into the sea from the north west corner of Africa. Your correspon- dent, who fancies she has travelled enough to know some geography, was equally certain that Gibraltar extends into the Straits at their narrowest point between Spain and Africa. And all of us were mistaken. The famous rock is continuation of the Spanish mainland, projecting into the water way between the Atlantic and the Med iterranean at the very widest point of the thirty-six mile passage. The nor rowest point is at Tarifa, fifteen miles to the westward, where Europe and Africa are only nine miles apart. It was from this place, by the way, so long held by Barbary pirates, who de- amanded heavy toll from every passing vessel, that our modern word tariff" was derived, as applied to rates of du- ties on exports and imports. In the Spanish language the word is yet ren- dered tarifa, and the grim old castle from which the pirates enforced their demands may to-day be seen in tolera ble repair.
 Another disappointment to travellers approaching from the Atlantic is that Gibraltar is hardly visible on entering the Straits, and is not viewed to advan- tage until the steamer has rounded a point and entered the Bay of Algeciras. But there is no mistaking it when once you see it! Had you been sailing at hazard, sound asleep, for month, with no idea what part of the world you were in, and suddenly awakened in front of the great rock, one glance would be sufficient to recognize Gibral- tar because there Is nothing like IL on
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Convince yourself that Ely's Creams Balm deserves all that has been said 06a it as q means of quick relief and fmA13 cure in obstinate cases of nasal catarN and hay fever A trial size costs bn&a ten cents. Full size fifty cents. Sol0s by druggists or mailed by Ely BrotherAS3 56 Warren street, New York.
 Mt. Olive, Ark, May 17. 1901s
 Messrs. Ely Brothers-Please send ma one bottle of Cream Balm, family size43 I think it is the best medicine for cAN4 tarrh in the world. Very respectfull9w J. M. Scholtz. s26 oteod<W
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ry out the fond hopes of the inySut&y for the roosters immediately boycot&S the invention and sought relief from x
 clutches of the muzzles in every nA1lS
 ner known to birddom. Such gr0un0b and lofty tumblingi such cont0rtiottz acts in fowlyard and such gymna9tf4G3 as those poor fowls indulged In W0U&
 have put to shame high salarieds a8k4 l of the greatest show on earth.
 deed, the antics of a pet dog with hiS
 teeth stuck together with molaseS kS3 N would be Delsarte as compared with T frantic scra tchings and headlong pluf
 of those two bantams, and SO, balm Y kind-hearted man, MT. Howard releH6&}$ x the victims of his ingenuity and 1S
 rowfully relinauished all idea of a nixhX$ in the American gallery of national benSS efactors. sSa3
 "It was indeed sad blow to me, X Sai6S MT Howard "but what could dol M M had to take my fowls as I found thefii If I could obtain a breed of domest1cafss ed fowls that could be trained to thS| wearing of my anti-crower, in tfme.% IiNS doubt, by proper breeding, could #d8%a velop a race of crowless bantamS. Whioa&s as blooded fowls would be of the hlgk3$ ribbon variety" fs5a
 Despite his disappointment at ta9# outcome of his experiments, MT. HoWS* ard heartily subscribed to the seI1tts
 ments of the editorial writer who sre. gently said: M
 "Sancho Panza invoked blessings 0aIs him who first invented sleep, and tho man who compels the myriad roosters of this poultry-loving land to silencs will do more to relieve the misery of
 noise worried, nerve-racked mankind
 than any other since Dr Wcrtcr' sssSs s.r's-ss covered anaesthesia. The Boston Journal. sf3
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CRowLEss BOOSTERS.

The Disappointment of an Inventor
 Who Thought He Had Succeeded,
 Would it be possible for me to in- vent some simple attachment by which the cheery but piercing notes of the early growing chanticleer could be pre- vented without injury to the bird?" This was the question that Edward P. Howard, of Brockton, asked himself not long ago. He was confined to his home
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at the time with an attack of the grip, and the dulcet tones of the pet bantams belonging to his son were not conducive to the enjoyments of the needful beau fxyc c1e
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
COME AlW GONE

Mrs.. W. A. shingler visited relatives
at Willard last week. a.
Henry Butler.was down from Duluth
for visit with relatives. za :
R.,H. Auncy and Geo. Shea have gone
to Bridgle. ~ !. <
Lon Nsil]lhas returned to Vancouver.
Al Campbell and VIM. White have gone
to Park Rapids. !,
Mrs. W. L. Farnam went to Park
Rapida Friday.
M. G.. Davis went to Minneapolis Mon
day.
Miss Nora Batters arrived from Mime
apolis Saturday.
Mrs. T. W. Mann and son Sydney, and
daughter Bessie, have gone to Indian
apolts tor q visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs +. A. Lindbergh visited
in St. Paul.
Miss Octave Gillow has returned to
Braioerd after q visit with the Aisaes
Duclos.
Editor Hunt was over from Swanville
Friday.
Lanty Mercha Mt was up from Minue-
apolis to attend the funeral of Louis
Merchant.
Mrs. VIM. Dulmaee has gone to jofu
her husband at Spokane.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
A Day for ~Candy-MAxer..

There is a street in Paris to which
New Years day is a whole years
fortune. This is the Rue des LON.
bards, where the wholesale confec.
TONERS reside. For days preceding
January l this street is blocked with
wagons loaded with sweetmeats
ready for shipment. There are all
forms and descriptions made of
sugar and hollow to hold bonbons,
1T is said that for sweetmeats alone
100000 is spent annually. on this day
in Paris. Jewelry is, also sold in
great quantities, for no Frenchman
calls empty handed. The day is
filed with exchange of visits and
bonbons, and the occasion is n OF
enjoyment and rejeicings.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
Celebrate with Bonfircs.

Bonires of mammoth proportions
r kindled on New Years eve in Per.
sia-New Years is March Gland pee.
pie dance about them. This holiday
is the most important of the year and
Teasing lasts for ten days; every one
appears in new clothes,
Your little boy seems to be full OF
energy"
Yes; by noon on Christmas day he
has broken all his WI toys and has
begun on his little sister's."-Detroit
Free Press. '. g. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
John Bastien, OF Belle Prairie, Il
i'll With pneumonia.
Csaaeclal Club

The Commercial club organised
Wednesday evening with the follow
ing officers:
President-W. 81. K. Meyer.
Vice President-C. E. Vasaly.
Secretary-C. 81. Brown.
Treasurer-E. J. Richie.
Board of Managerial. R. David
on, F. E. Cawley, M IN. Williams,
John Wetzel: E. F. Shaw, l.. NJ. Roh'
serts, J. A.. Nichols, E. NJ: Hoover,
F. H. Nero, H. Fl. Tanner, A. Tan
ner, w. b. Hall. The four officers
are also members OF the board.
The club will incorporate as "The
Commercial Club of Little Falls"
E. F. Shaw was chairman of the
meeting.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

Mayor-elect Low of New
York announces that he will
appoint for street cleaning
commissioner, DR.. Woodbury.,
who, in Mr.. Lows words, lis
a democrat who has voted
with the republicans since
1896" Mr.. Low is evidently
devoid of humor.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

The Duluth News-Tribune,
which is auti-Sch1ey, says the
Sampson-Schley controversy
seems likely to be eternal.
The contest between Justice
and injustice is always eter-
na1-and the N. Il. is on the
wrong side.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

Duluth primarynominations
resulted in Mayor Hugo being
again selected by the republic
cans and ex-Mayor Truelsen
by the democrats. Indica-
tons are that Mr.. Truelsen
will win.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

Ethan Brown received q telegram
saying that Martha, dau ghter of hia
brother-in-law Jessie Phillips, OF
Port Orchard Wash. is dangerously
i'll with diphteria.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
NORTH PRAIRIE.

Dec. 16.-Skating is a thing Of the
past.
Cold! we'll, We ehould! We have come
to think it almost paradoxical to speak
OF it as a cold "wave" When the mer-
curry end ether put their hands into their
pockets aud forgot to register how cold,
we refrain from making sny further ex-
%tplanatory remarks.
The other day we were informed that
thieves br0keiinto the Catholic church
at this placeland tore the locks of the
poor boxes and secured six or eight
dollars. We are surprised that thievery
is on the go. However, we do not think
it is anybody from this neighborhood
but things seem queer.
Ayoung::"prihce" ARRIVED to brighten
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Kon-
en-, last weekxand.::consequently Mr.
Konen wears lifelong smile. =.
R. Trettls and J. C. ThomaIla were in
Little Falls on business last Friday.
Anton Saltzburn of Rices was q village
caller last Sunday. 4
Arthur b. Love OF Little Falls is, om-
ployed at the Two Rivers grist mill.
Daniel Trask, who died here last week,
had a remarkably active and busy career
and was a splendid type of the men who
laid strong andldeep the foundation mp
on which the present development and
industry have risen. He always had a
great regard for his neighbors, and. was
very much liked a~ndIrespested BY them
all. The fo%neral.took place Friday and
the remains we're laid to rest in the
Royalton cemetery. Phil. Sheridan
Post. OF which Mr.. Trask vas an honor
ed and faithful member, conducted the
funeral services. NJ. Track leaves a
wife and three children to ourn hs
loss. ,=
Mr.. Garfield and Rolf Bros. of Fl. Rim
ley. came over last Thursday to attend
the funeral OF the late Daniel Trask.
L. 1empka of Royalton, was IN the
village shaking hands with friends last;
Sunday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
The people, Dewey and
Schley pretty near constitute
a majority.

It is evident that a naval
uniform does not prevent men
from being mean, jealous and
malicious. The Schley-Samp-
son matter shows that.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
CITY

~ .+E~T.='g<s= Er&-
At the city council meeting Friday
evening q letter from Special Coun.
Gel Calhoun was read advising ap-
peal from the district court fudg-
ment in the sewer cases. City At
torney Shaw was asked to get an es-
innate. of cost Of. an appeal.
Alderman Lane introduced a reso.
luton creating q fourth ward out Of
what is now the second precinct of
tho second ward. 1t passed, all vot-
ing aye except Aldermen Burton and
Vertin of the First ward. The OBJ
lection was that the change would
give too much strength to what is
now the Second ward.
The charter prepared by the char
ter. commission was submitted by the
mayor. also q petition for i special
election to vote on it. The charter
was signed by all the members ex-
cept E. Pilon and T. J. Martin,
M NJ. Williams spoke in favor of
prompt action. also Judge Richard
son.
The council adjourned to Tuesday,
Dec. 18th.
Tuesday night the council ordered
a special election on the new charter
for Jan. 9TH. The document was
changed 80 that provision was made
for increase Of aldermen when new
wards were created.
The fifteen members of the COM
mission signed the amended charter.
1t will be printed in newspaper form.
60 that every voter can get a CODY.
Judges of election were appointed
as follows:
First ward-W. ". Hunt, M. Kee-
nan, VIM. Miller.
Second ward, lat precinct-Wm.
Won Domarus, G. c. Raymond, E. J..
Hamlin. =.
Second ward, I'd precinct-N. JAG.
OLSON, II. Bentfeld, j. II. Burial.
Third ward-Jos. Fearing, J. c.
Burial, J. H. Myrsman.
The council appropriated $50 out
OF the 6remen's relief fund for Mrs.
L. Merchant. widow of the late L..
Merchant, who was q fireman.
John hester asked for an ordinance
extending the gas franchise owned
by him The matter will be- taken
up in January.
The Red Men paid to Mrs. Louis
Merchant $50, for the funeral benefit
of her husband.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
A Saxon New Years Cust0m.

Many curious customs and ~associa.
lions cluster around New Years day,
The Saxons in I'VE olden TYNE" used to
dance around an apple tree on New
Years eve, singing a song, to insure a
good crop, and bells were rung to an.
nounce the death Of the old year and
usher in the birth of the new. In other
parts of England at midnight the
house door facing the west was opened
to let out the old year, while the door
facing the east was opened to welcome
the blithe new year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
Lesson in Natural Historv.

Lesson in Natural History.
Teacher-Name an animal that has
claws. but n we think Is very nice.
Voice from the tail Of the elsss--I
know. Santa Clsws!-PAdladelphie
Record.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

The Red Men paid to Mrs. Louis
Merchant $50, for the funeral benefit
of her husband.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

An rexkc,htIange says that 9 railway
conductor advertised for eight hund.
red sleepers. b return mail hesre
=eeivsd : letter from 8 neighboriae
lcleFgman Offering his whoeaooae1s.
gation and choir on reasonabil
tsfmeL ss ..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

Fine young bull, Thoroughbred, for
sale cheap. Inquire this Office.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
NEW BUTCHER. SHOP
West Side.
Newman & Hang, Prop.
HOlDlNGfORD.

Oliver Chirhart and Jos. KieEer, 81
Opole, were here Tuesday.
Mrs. Andrew Diedrjch, of Osakis, :
hero visiting with BATHS folks.
Senator Batz shipped two car loads OF
cattle aud one ca load Of hogs to South
St: Paul yesterday.
Dr., Turnbull made q hting trim to
swanville Saturday.
Thr new saloon Of John Philipseck Is
nearly ~complered.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

NO man who wants a ready to wear over
coat,no matter how particular he nav be
can afford to overlook US in this hunt.
Our clothing is not the ordinary kind of
clothing, it is really unsurpassed by any
specialist anywhere, it is the best that's
made, the only difference is that itdoesn't
cost you so much.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-02-13
From Washington Legislature.

Over $2,OOO,OOO will be asked from the
legislature for the state institutions and its
officers for the ensuing two years. Al
ready there are other appropriation bills
introduced asking for $l,0O0,000 more in
round numbers. This will give the legis-
lators problem of how to make an avail
able revenue of less than $2,O00,OO0 satisfy
demands for more than $3,OOO,0OO.
Estimates have been prepared by the
state officers for the needs of their depart
ments, proposed new buildings and salar-
les. They show an increase over the ap-
preparations made two years ago, in some
instances of considerable amount. The
need for new buildings at several insti-
buttons is argued, also the alleged increas-
ed expense of running the offices and in
situations. With the exception of the grain
commissioner and the fish commissioner
all the estimates for the departments are
given as prepared by the officials
or deputies. The fish and grain commits
sioners are absent and estimates for their
departments are based on former appro-
priations.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-02-13
Our Colonial Policy.

Washington, Feb. Decentralization of
the diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill in the house Saturday developed some
thing of sensation when Representative
Brown of Ohio, standing in the center of
the republican side Of the chamber, made
a speech strongly condemning colonial
policy and urging that congress should
at once give assurances to the Filipinos
that the purpose of the United States was
to give them independence. His announce
ment that he would advocate resolution
to this effect was loudly applauded, partic-
ularly on the democratic side, and at the
close of the speech many of his republican
associates crowded about him and congrat-
ulated him. Representative Miers OF In
diana and Dinsmore of Arkansas also
spoke on the Philippines.