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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1901-11-05
Srittes &apitel.
Ser @efanaene.

Sn Srnebrld mar eth lebenolges
Srei6en unb 2eben. Seit Ginger ,3eit
i9cn beTano ii6 Der aleeItebte &aiier
Mfarimilian bet ieinsm S6sim, benz
iieben5isidbrigen Gr5ber5oss Sismuno
bon SirOl 81 9eIu9, unb Die Sreube
pes 8pltes fannie feline @ren3en. Den
ganaen Gag ipOgte Die Mense Die
Straben auf unb ab, gu i6auen unb
5u tdufen, mas ii6 eben barbot. 0enn
SpieQeute uno Sdnger, &~aufberren
unb Gambler CHER Dirt batten Ii9 einz
seFunoen I'M Id)Onen Snnsbrut. @pn
Stalien Der tparen 8ertGuIer eingez
nanpert nit tDItlifen 8eI6meioen
ano Suipelen; WailGnber Waffen
trn ipiegslbelem Sto9l bingen sur
S6ou unb gum Saufe in itattlid]sn
Suben. Bon Riirnberg parcn 9ergez
tommen cine Menge auufleute nit
ibren peltbefannten &aaren, 4uesz
burger We6ielberren batten tire
S9rei6ftuben aufgeTdlosen, unb Der
&ldng be8 Galbes t0nte aus oieIen
bonn friib.n Mprgen bis 3ur NdGt.
Nu9 raren bic unb ba in ben
Straben GeriiTte er6out, auf benen
Die fremoen &iinitler ii4 Ieben liebsn
auf alerlsi WetIe unb gum grpBsn
9taunsn dler 3uf9auer. Gurs, bas
Iuge bate genug 81 ie6en uno bas
Sbr gu tDren; Denn piel purbe gebpten
sur 3eit. @ar ss alp elm 8unoer,
raB NGeS 5uidmmenitrDmte in SIMS
brud CUR fellliden 3eit? Bonn gar germ
iGaute Sung unb 9nt ieinsn &aiier,
Der leutlelig ale Gage hur9 Die
StraBen ritt uno itets freunblid
griibte ie;n t<tuss @plf in SDrpl.
SoHonnes, Mdrtin unb 2isbet6 bait
ten guten Mattt gebalten. Die fleine
Sretterbube, son3 helGsiben on Der
@de elmer NebenfraBe geleeen, pel6e
bic Gei9miiter nnb ibr SSreunb gentle
tibet, lpor fat leer bon glsm, ipds
gum 8aufe ausgelegen. Die punteln
Sele Der @emier, ibr sierlides Sc
peib, tiinitli6 pplirt uno dAf StG6e
geT6rdubt, getrodnete YflanSen bon
Der 6Dbe Der Serge, fiir &rante gu gez
brdu9en Bel alerlei @ebredben bes
Slippers, Sdnbi6ube aler Nrt fir
8prne6me uno Nieoers, Qolerfeoern,
nm Die Irmbruitbpl5en gu bsfieoern,
fur5 man4erlei S6Dnes uno Seltez
nss, mas Die spei Sreunbe t6ails
on3 rpieoer eingetcuidt battsn, mar
i9nea uno gtgen quite 3ablung per=
tduft pproen.
go itanocn benin Die Srei zines
Mittags trauli3 neben chamber. &sin
unb blau itrablte Der !Simmel, ale
Sersen gu SrObliateit uRb Sebeuslult
a~nre9enb.
.Mfein 2ebtas bate iG mir ni@t
seoaft", ipra6 frDbli9 Sobannss,
poab bic 2eute 10 faufen tpiirben BEL
uns. Wenn ib nur ipiirs, pie mir
mein 8elogurt nm Den 2eib i9ier
Idper fdat bon lauter blantem
Silber, 10 oenfe ih audi eleid an ben
Batter, pte Der I9uuen unb iif
freuen pirb, tpmmen mir 10 pdbsim."
80 pie freue i3 MIDI suriid in
infer trautss Sbal", erpiberte 2iss
beth, lin ben srpBen StraBen, ben
iteinernen SGufern unp unter 10
pielsn rei6en uno sepuBtsn 2euten
piro mir eS dngItli9 Inn oaS S2rs.
lIno beute ndmenili6 1T mir 10 pe6,
70 bang, pie nod ME. . laBt uns
baIb tpieber 3iefen 81 Der Seimat6
itiaem 6rieben, luBt uns suriidfebren
sum tleinen Siittlein uno ih min
pieoer letter Iein, ME ionit."
.glun 10 laBt uns benn aufbred9sn
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1901-11-05

Sobannes unb i9 ni4t ieben m6een,
Dab elm Summer DID betriibe.
Sebt's uns ia bod ebsn 10 i'm itpl5en
Snnsbrud tpie Dir"
ga pdl5te ii9 Die StraBe berauf
mo Die 0rei Itanoen, elm p%eriporrener
9aufe Bolts, unb bon alien Seiten
itrDmten 9ieugiertse perbei. Die Mahe
bergrOBerno.
y9epiB pieDsr Elm nertes S9duz
ipiel", ipro6 Sp6annes, inbem er nit
ieinen 9egleitern auf Die oorIpringenz
Den Gtufen zines ItottliGen 6auIe5
trat; am @noe iinb's bic betbnii9en
GDnige ous Dem 2anbe Ifri(a, bic gt>
tommen ilno, fid gu 5ei9en."
@ber ni9t iauf5te bas @oIt, ipte es
gep0bnlid tbat, CAB es etpds Reues
81 ieFen oper gu 9Drsn, Sin bumpies
@emurmel ging bur9 Die beranz
siebsnce Maiie, aus Deren W2itte 9eue>
bnrben uno CRIME TeOerbiii4e
i9dutcn.
Sin NiDrber it's, cen lie b%t;ngen
= bes &aiIers WilomeiIter Fat er err
i6laeen f6doe um DEN eolen
Mann" = 10 tlangen Die Stimmeu
rurGeinanber.
80 laBt uns Ianen forteiIen, e6e
lie uns gan5 na6en", Bot 2isbet6, nt9
mag Den iLngliidliden niGt Iebeu, Der
ieine 9anD getau9t in oas 9lut Iei>
mes Nebenmeui6en."
Die apei Siinglinge, Der NAB
hung 9eborium, pOIten auf6re4en;
dber I4on 5rgen Die eriten Rptten pes
8rltes an ibnen borbei, Dab lie ni9t
npbl perldhen tcnnten ben ii9err
Srt, Den lie gefunben. 8dlo blintten
@affen in i6rer Ndbe; Gi5batb manDte
bas NntliB lreg, als ie in Der Mitte
BON faiferlifsn SDlbnern einen ges
feffelten Mann er6lidte. @ber Soz
bannes unb Wartin i9outen feIt hin,
ais Der ungliidli9e pas 9ebeugte
Saupt erbob unb =
n@ere6ter @ptt i'm 6immel, oas lit
Der 8ater!!" risfen 8eioe erbebenb bon
fur9tbarem S9reden.
= llnb er mar es, Der drme @nz
breas: oas Spfer elmer unmenifli9en
Sosbsit, itgitt er SpiiGen, 8epafFnez
ten, Die Irme, Die mod feline Shat
perriAtet, melGe Dem Serrn i'm Simz
mel miBfalen, BON i6impfliden sell
ieln b%eldftet, bon Der Menge, bic ii9
um i'm ordnate, perflu6t uno per>
b0bnt, Elm MiHetbdter, elm MDroer er,
Der nur bas flii9tige Wilo Des Sc
birges getOotet!
limb feline ainber! ip.r mDGte
i9iloern oas @efiibl, ipel9ss lire
Sersen %empfanben? = 9isbetb bate
bei benz QnsitI9rei bes 9rubers uno
8erlpbten cas- Saupt gepanDt uno ibr
erIter Slid traf oas b!ei@e Mntlib
bes 8atera, Der feline qefsTelten
Sdnbe 1egen Die Seinen erbob. ,Seiz
lise Mutter 9ottss, f6aue sndoig auf
lnS nerdb betete DIE 5drte Surlgtrdl,
unb nit Der geralt Der 8erspeiflung
theilte lie. Der 8ruber unb Der treue
Marttn, Die Merac.
Die 8nie tes 8aters hieltsn Die
Sinner umi9lungen, pbnmG9tig uno
blei6 lag 2iabet6 su ietuen 5iiBsn,
unb t~rpltlos ~Itarrte Der @rme auf Die
Sbeuern ieine2 6er5cns. .@r tornte
midi Ipredtn, CHER Die 5brdnen bes
rnge6suerten SeelerI6nerses rpllten
inn ii6er Die Bdngtn.
O'e Gdeyaen, Sdger unb 8olf,
gtle Itauben in itumner R%iifrung rel
BENIN Fer85erreiBenben Anblids, t,ins
6anb faBte cen lngliidliben, i'm
ipeiter 5u 5iefen, feline Gtimme !pdro
laut; es gibt einen S4mer3, ben
Ielbit Der GpgeIte fu6lt.
ga erbob ii6 enbli6 suerIt So6unz
mes unb 6eugte Iein &nie Dor Dem
9auptmann Ger GD!Gnar, p;l9.r i'm
b%lanfen 8affeni4mude unb uuf iein
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1901-11-05

4r3t Gum trdnfen gpQeger).
raber marum tpilit 0u bur9aus nt9i
nab biefer neuen 9eilipeiIe bebdnbelt
iein9"
Qatient: p@eiBt On, i'm Ser,
trauen ge1ugt, 0ieie 9eilpsiie tit Don
MIR Ielber!!"
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1901-11-05

morgen NIT Sonnenaufgang", rief
Martin, nSu peibt ia, 2isbetb, baB
Sobannes unb i4 ni4t Ieben m6sen,
oaB elm Summer Did betriibe.
@ebt's uns ia bod ebsn 10 i'm Itpl3en
0nnahrnA ME Cir
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
KITCHEN HELPS.

To clarity fat after frying throw In a
few slices OF raw potato and simmer
all for few minutes.
Grease spots that have become hard
and burned In on ranges may be re-
moved by rubbing with a few drops OF
kerosene on a cloth.
Sometimes the fshy smell VIII cling
60 knives and forks after oily fish like
salmon or mackerel has been served.
Cut lemon. rub them with Il, and the
disagreeable odor viii vanish.
Sometimes a large roasting pan. be.
ing lnfreQuently used, gets rusty. To
prevent wash II well after using. dry
IL In the oven. then while warm rub
Il over with a creased cloth and hang
II away.
Old newspapers save work In the
kitchen. When you have any messy"
task on hand. like dressing a chicken.
piokllng over fruit. etc. lay paper on
the table. gather the litter no with II
----~-.z -, Tr7.osSs--,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
.INVADE.OUR OIL FIELD.
British Capitalists Buy 0ut tho
Hogg-Swayne Syndicate.
PAY A GOOD PRICE
II II Proposed 10 ship the Crude v'
In Tank steamers 10 All Parts
Of Eleven British
Steamers VIII he Used.

New York. Dec 19.--British eapitai-
lists have acquired substantial inter-
ests in Texas oil fields and win shin
large quantities Of oil TO the European
markets. The capitalists referred 70
are represented BY the Roche-Stua"
syndicate Of London. This syndicafs
has purchased the Hogg-swayne prop
erty. on which II Is claimed about
three-elghths Of the producing wells a.
Beaumont are located The purchases
price IL stated to have been In the
neighborhOod OF 5000 900. The crude
oil will be carried by pipe line from
the Texas fields to Port Arthur, dis
lance Of about 20 miles. where II will
be shipped by British tank steamers
to various parts Of Europe. Eleven
steamers. representing a tonnage OF
10000. varying In capacity from 5000
barrels to $4,000 barrels. will be en-
ployed In the service.
The first voyage Ia scheduled TO b
made from Port Arthur Feb. 10. when
a cargo OF 5000 barrels OF crude oil
vii be exported to cette. for Spanish
refining purposes. II Is also proposed
10 send regular consignment TO Rouen
and Havre. France. also 10 Middlss-
boro-on-Tees and London. England IL
Is claimed that the oil can be carried
TO Europe at a cheaper rate than u
can be at present shipped 10 Baltimore,
Philadelphia. New York or Boston II
Is said that II car be conveyed across
the Atlantic for 25 cents barrel.
The Roehe-stuart syndicate has al
ready issued contracts for the construe-
ton OF storage tanks OF large capae-
ity. pipe lines from the oil zelda 10
Port Arthur and for the building Of
a refinery at that place. which In all
will entail an expenditure OF nearly
$500 600. In the Port Arthur refinery,
which will be In operation by Feb 1.
and will have 4 daily capacity OF 5000
barrels solar oil. will be turned out
for the London gas companies who IN
tend 70 utilize II for the purpose OF en-
riching the qualities OF their gas.
In addition to It's shipments Of oil
'4Aroad. the British concern propose 70
ask almost Immediately for a ruling
for the United States circuit court "a
show cause why they cannot utilize q
British steam sab 70 haul American
barges with Oh cargo from Port Arthur
10 BaltlmeFe. Philadelphia. New fork
Boston and other places. They arr
said TO have already contracted with
an American ship-bullding coneafp for
, the construction of four bArsss-two Of
! 1900 barrels capacity each and the re,
mainder capable Of carrying l2,0e'
. barrels OF oil. They sic5 propose q
, utilize the British ocean-going steam
tug stormick. which is 1000 horse
power.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
ne wosIans Interfere.

An old Scotchman went TO stay for
n short time. as be said. with friends
Of his. a young couple with no family.
After living with them for some two
or three weeks the young couple began
90 get tired Of their visitor. but did
not like TO tell him the state OF their
feelings toward him. so they arranged
little plan between them as TO how
they would get rid Of bin.
Tomorrow" said the husband.
when / ccTne home for dinner. / shall
quarrel about the soup and say Il IL
not good. In the midst OF our quarrel
we win appeal TO our friend. and IL he
takes your part win give him notice
to leave the house. and n he takes my
part you do just the same"
Next day NJ dinner the Quarrel
arose about the soup. and In the heat
n the argument Uncle" was appealed
10. but he coolIy replied:
''Ye see. ma freens. for a. the time I
intend tae De here-just a month or
iwa-I hae made up ma mind no tas
wi yer hoose affairs"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
NEWS IN grief.

A new bridge across the Arkansas
river will be built at Ralston. o. T.
The merchants OF Enid. o. T.. are
working for good roads 10 that place.
BY a majority OF 10 votes prohibition
carried In Potter county. Texas.
Surveyors are at work on an electric
road from Temple TO Bolton. Texas.
An opera house costing $4,000 viii
be erected at Gonzales. Texas.
The new oottonseed oil mill al Ti-
ling. Tex, Is In operation.
Iowa's corn crop Is placed ai-272. s0s.-
$50 bushels. an average OF 2S>bushels
to the acre.
A farmer at Hebron. Neb.. raised
three crops OF alfalfa this season.
Richard Croker denies he Is out OF
politics,
49,, aegro cotton plckers were frozen
TO death at Helena, Ark. on Monday.
Thomas Kelly. a prominent citizen
OF Kansas City. Mo-. Is dead.
Pearl Warner and Lou Kline. two
young women, and sherman dollhouse
and John Jacobs, youag men, suicldcd
in one room at Columbus o.
-Four cases OF plague have occurred
In the Philippines since October
The epidemic Of influenza Is proving
disastrous 10 horses at Columbus. Nch.
Twenty per cent OF the ballots cast
in the last Kansas election were
thrown out under the new law.
A baby only Weighing Ia pounds
was born at Wichita. Kas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
ana burn an together. This saves
securing the table
why lie Renewed Hi. Youth.

why, Brother Dlckcy. hardly
knew you. you're looking 30 young and
spry! What's up nowy'
well, sub. Tzc studyIn' bout glttin'
married ergin. dat's all"
Getting marricdy"
"Yes. sub. made de 'quaintance or
a young sal terday. en- she lowed dat
ef Ia shave on my gray whIskers. en-
chop of De hair what on my head. en-
stop llmpn' wild de rheumatism. en-
wear cloze what come out de sto. On
smoke se-gars stidder pipe. en- stop
Ireachin gin dancln'. on secure my
life In her favor Ter n hundred dol
lars she'd marry me. Dat how come
look so young."-Atlanta Constitution.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
L. R AsrrN
WOMEN AND JEWELS.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that
is the order of "a wonan's prefer
ences. Jewels form "a mgnate Of
mighty power 20 the average woman.
Even che greatest Of all jewels,
health. Is often ruined in the strenu-
Gus efforts 10 make or save the mon
ey e. purchase them. III a woman
will risk her health 20 get coveted
gem, then let her fortify herself
against the insiduous consequences
Of coughs, colds and bronchial afr.
tions by the regular use OF DIR. Bos-
chee's German Syrup. IL will
promptly arrest consumption In its
early stages and heal the affected
lungs and bronchial tubes and drive
the dread disease from the system.
IL Is not n cure-all, but Il is certain
cure for coughs, colds and all bron-
chial troubles. You can get all Of
DR.. q. G.. Green's reliable remedies
at the Wilson-Jenkins Drug Cos.
store, Bryan. Get Green's Special
Almanac. 1T .
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21

In cases Of burns or scalds. when
the skin Is unbroken. cover the burn
with white lead paint. glycerin. fresh
lard. llnseed. olive. sweet or lard oil
or soapsuds. II the skin Is broken.
pour a mixture OF oil and limewater
(eithcr linsced. olive. sweet or lard oID
In equal parts over the injury. Then
place a soft piece Of white linen or
muslin wet with the oil mixture on the
wound. Then loosely wind a ban0age
over this. removing Il from time TO
time 10 wet the linen with the oil mix
ture. Never attempt 10 uncover the In
Jury.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21

What shall ! buy for Christmas? Look
over the following list and see if you
can't find what you want at MONEY
SAVING PRICES by buying from US:
Brooches, from the highest to the
cheapest, Ladies' and Gents Watches,
Fine Statuary, Cheap Statuary, Fine
Parlor Ornaments, Cigar Cases, Ladies
Gents and Misses Rings, Solid Gold,
Gold Filled and Silver ThimbIes, La
dies and Gents Watch Chains, Smok-
ing Sets, Ink Stands, Gold Pens and
Pearl Handles, Silver Shaving Mugs,
Cuff Buttons, Stick Pins, Bracelets,
Clocks, Tooth Brushes, Nail Files, Hat
Marks, Scissors, Fine Pocket Books,
Hat Pins, Match Boxes. Carriers, Sus-
penders, Mirrors, Cloth Brushes, Cary
ing Sets, ChiIds' Sets, Military Brushes
Gold Plated Picture Frames, Bread
Trays, Card Receivers, Necklaces,
Ladies Umbrellas, Etc. Will appre-
ciate call from you. You'll have to
hurry It yOn want to get any Of our
l5c manicure pieces,
Respectfully,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
"sHE BURNS GREEN"
The Discovery Of norax In Death
Valley by Aaron winters.

Nnilcg ny aaron winters.
The greatest discovery Of borax In
the United States was made In the ter
rlbly hot region known as Death val.
ley and In s most romantic way. The
Chicago Record tells the story.
In 1850 Aaron Winters lived with his
wife Rosie. In n gulch known as Ash
Meadows. not far from the mouth OF
Death valley. lie was so fond OF
his wife that he would not allow her 10
he long absent from him. although
their little hut ca the side * the noun
tain was hundred miles from the
nearest neighbor. In a wild, rugged
forsakcn country.
One day desert tramp came along
and spent the night at the Winters
home. lie told the hunter about the
borax deposits OF Nevada. When he
went away. Winters thought that he
had seen deposits OF the same kind ON
his explorations into Death valley.
Accordingly he and his wife went to-
gether 10 make the search. having pre-
viously provided themselves with Ger.
tain test chemicals. which when com.
bined with borax and lgnlted would
produce a green flame.
Having procured n piece OF the sub
stiyace which he believed 10 be borax.
Winters and his wife waited for night.
fall to make the test. How would II
burn7
For years they had lived like Piutes
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
Tne FInIshing Toac6es.

A girl who had been very clever nc
college came home the other day and
said 10 her mother:
Mother. I've graduated. but now
must inform myself In psychology. phi
lology. blbll'-
Just wait n minute" said the moth
er. II have arranged for you a thor
ough course In roastology. bollology.
stitchology. darnology. pathology and
general domestlcology. Now. put on
your apron and pluck that chicken"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21

on the desert, entirely without mxuries
and often wanting Tor the very necessi.
ties Of life. Would the match change
ell that?
Winters held the blaze 90 the sub
stance with a trembling hand, then
shouted NJ the top ~ his voice: "She
burns green, Rosiel Were rich! Were
richr
They had found borax. The mine
was sold FOR $4,000. and Winters took
his Rosie 10 a ranch In Nevada.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21

Tess-oh, yes. she married a man
with a highly honored name.
Jess-What! never considered
Scadds n highly honored name.
Tess-Well. you should see the way
It's honored az the nk.-Phlladelphla
Press.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21

In addition to my regular line Of drugs
and druggists sundries, have added
one Of the largest, best selected and
cheapest lines of all kinds Of Holiday
Goods to be found in Bryan, consist
ing Of Fireworks, Dolls, China Tea
Sets. Bisque Figures, Vases, Dressing
Cases, INK Glands, Albums, Pin Trays,
level Boxes, Statuary, Cake Plates,
Handkerchief Cases, Cigar Cases, Toi-
let Bottles, Dresser Sets, Fire Per-
fumes, AtOmizers, Cuff and Collar
Boxes, Shaving Sets, Infant Toilet
Sets, Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets,
Photo Framss, MedaliOns, Plaques,
Chocolate Sets, Cups and Saucers,
Powder Boxes, Puff Boxes, Rose Bowls,
Hanging Lamps, Fine Cigars in ST, So
and So boxes, HuyIer's Candies, Fine
Stationery, Etc. Don't fail to see my
stock. : : a:
Respectfully,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
FOR SALE.
Real Estate agent.

FOR SALE.
South half OF block near Allen
Academy. Price $3.50.
About one and one-quarter acres
near schoolh0 use In southeast part
Of town, small new cottage, tenant
house and well on premises. Price
$1,000.
slx room house aud one lot of
ground on west side Of town. Price
80.
i Six room house and two lots o.
ground located four blocks from
Main Street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price 1920.
Also other city property
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21
Unfortunately

They were driving together when
Miss Rocks. unsolicited. gurglcd forth
her Views upon matrimony. love Is
dreary desert" she said. "and mar.
rage an oasis" whereupon Mr. Shy.
ly remarked that certainly IL did re-
quire a deal OF sand."-Boston Trav-
pler
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21

A man should not lose his temper
oftener than once In ten years. and n
politician never-Atchlson Globe.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-21

Use pancake litter to place cookies
on the baking tin and to repoIs them.
-aFa-asnxs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
ION THE STROKE OF TWELVE" :"

The closing performance of Joseph I4e Brandt'S big sensational melo- drama, "On the Stroke of TWelve,> at the Jacques, will be given this even ing Large audiences have been in evidence the past two days. and the splendid play has called forth quite as much enthusiasm and appreciation as il did last season when il proved one of the greatest successes recorded at this house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
HAS ROYAL PATRONS.
German Fur-sl1in Dresser, Living fin z, Chicago, Doe. Work for Em-
 presses and Queens.


 George Hofer, fur skin dresser to kings and emperors, lords, dukes and millionaires, lives with his three dogs in a quaint, gloomy little room in the rear of 1249 North Ashland avenue, Chicago.
 His little shop, 13 by 30 feet in size, sees skins of fabulous value arrive in the green state from all parts of the world and leave again by express in the most perfect condition fur skins can attain. From South Africa, Asia, all parts of Europe; South America and all points in the United States, and even from Alaska and Australia, come bales of skins to be dressed by this little German living in an obscure part of an obscure street.
 The approach to his workshop is through one of the worst streets in the city. Mud to the depth of two feet or more makes the thoroughfare impossible to vehicles, and the wabbly board walks are made safe only by the constant care of Hofer and his indus trious neighbors. The walks leading to the rear building, where the shop is located, are as clean as daily scrubbing can make them, and the building in which Hofer carries on his work is so thoroughly disinfected that the odor of skins or that vile smell usually per- ceptible in a tannery is entirely a absent. The entire place bears that evidence of bachelor neatness and thrift that comes with years of toll and economy peculiar to the German.
 Hofer has lived in Chicago IA years, having arrived here just 12 days be- fore the Haymarket riot in 1886 from New York, in which city he had spent 16 years from the time he left Ham, burg.
 Comparatively unknown to all ex- cept those engaged in the handling of the most valuable fur skins, Hofer, in his unassuming way, continues to use his art in dressing skins for roy alty and all the big fur houses of America.
 He was born in 1s46 at Warin gkin Germany, and after slight schooling started as an apprentice to learn the trade of skin dressing in Preylau. Prus- sia, province of KonigSberg, at the age of ten. He served his apprenticeship and afterwards travelled extensively through all the countries of Europe seeking new Information that would lead to greater proficiency in his trade.
 During these travels he gained a reputation as curer and dresser of skins that brought him work from the royalty of all Europe. He has dressed skins for three czars of Russia, for Elm
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-16
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Since 134o banking capital in Eng land has increased from 132 to 92O mill lions.
 Ireland made 19o,0OO,OO0 yards of linen in 1866. This has now dropped to 10000, 900.
 Great Britain's mining population grew from 100000 to 100000 in the past century.
 The annual exports of coal and coke from Great Britain aggregate nearly 5o.000, 900 tons.
 Seven thousand and fifty-seven Eng fish people became bankrupt last year. Of these 373 were women.
 On the sss.15o,oOo invested by Eng fish towns in municipal trading, year. ly profit is made of 3, 3,60O,o0o
 There were 500 bankruptcies year in Great Britain between 1790 and 1900. This number has grown to 14,00o a'year for the last ten years.
 1t ia estimated that during the first five years of this century the enormous sum ot S1o0, ,0o0. 600 will be expended by parc1eae2t kautonob balss.