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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
A Queer Coincidence.

On the sth daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kastead, and a
son to Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Kastead,
of Kalamazoo. Both babies weighed
exactly IL pounds, and were both born
in the same house at precisely the
same hour The fathers are twins, as
are also the mothers, and the couples
were married a year ago last Novem-
Der, and have lived happily together
in the same house ever since.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
FAVORABLE wheat WEATHER
Was February Says Secretary Of
State Warner.
STABBING AFFRAY AT MIDLAND.
An Interesting Batch of Michigan Items
Prepared for Quick Reading for Busy
Michiganders-Am to the Con-
stitutIon Must be on Separate Ballots.
Monthly Crop Bulletin.

II the Michigan crop report for
March, issued by Secretary of State
Warner on the sth, the statement is
made that the fields of the state have
been very generally covered with snow
during the past month, and the tenn
perature has been about 10 degrees be-
low normal, making the month one of
the coolest Februarys in many years.
Only l2 out of total of CTS correspon-
dents reported that wheat was injured
during the month from any cause,
snow protecting the crop in the state
for an average of 800 weeks during
the month. Live stock throughout the
state is thrifty and in good condition,
the average for horses and sheep being
90, cattle 95 and swine OF.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
TRANSVAAL WAR ITEMS.

A dispatch from Colesberg, dated the
4th, says the blame for Gen. DeWet's
escape is placed on the system, rather
than on the commanders pursuing him.
1t has been impossible to direct the
operations by telegraph, and the feel
ing is that greater discretion should be
allowed commanders in the field Gen.
DeWet marched five miles day faster
than the swiftest British column. AL
though the Beers are now dep.Orllized,
it is believed they will quickly recover
if allowed few days rest.
A dispatch from Aasvogel Kop, dated
March 9th, says Gen. DeWet has es-
capped northward by forced march
with 400 men. His objective is believed
to be the vicinity of Kroonstadt. Four
other Boer leaders are still in the
southwestern part of Orange river
colony. Now that Gen. DeWet is back
in his own country it will be almost
impossible to operate against him.
Just as soon as he is pressed, his COM
mando dissolves, to meet again few
days later.
A dispatch from Lorenzo Marquee
says that Mr.. Martinisen, who re-
signed post in the u. S. to join the
Boer forces, was shipped for Lisbon
on the 9th on the Portuguese trans
port Zaire, which carried 1913 Boer
families, after he had made an inef-
fectual attempt to obtain consular pro-
lection.
Fifteen hundred Beers, with whom
it is alleged were Gen. DeWet and
former President Steyn, found spot
at Lilliefontein, near Colesburg bridge,
where the Orange river widens and
the current is slow, and they all crossed
on the 2sth, both men and horses
swimming.
1t is reported in British circles that
Commandant Botha contemplatcs sur
rendering very shortly.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

The new Austrian parliament con-
tains no less than twenty-six parties,
with membership ranging from two up
to sixty-four. No party has a major
ity. In elections the Anti-Semites and
the Clerical parties suffered heavily,
many of their seats being captured by
Socialists or Nationalists. The Ger
man members outnumber the Poles,
or Czecks, by thirty. l. is not believed
that any government can long con-
tinue to hold office.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
VIII Vote on Two Propositions.

Two propositions which will be sub
mitted to the electors of Pontiac at the
coming April election will call for the
expenditure of an even 100000. One
will be for $50, 900 for water works ex.
tensions and improvements and the
other, for like amount, will be for
new school buildings and improvement
to school property. Both needs are
considered of the most vital import
ance and every effort will be made to
have them carry.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
VILLAGE Officers, Association.

The State ASS iation Of Village
Officers met in Lansing on the 5th, but
owing to the proximity of the elections
in the villages of the state, there was
a very light attendance. Secretary of
State Warner is president Of the state
association, and w. II. Marvin, of
Utica, secretary and treasurer. The
few members present discussed meth
DDS of constructing cement walks, and
paid some attention to measures intro
duced in the legislature affecting the
provisions of the general village char
ter. Generally the officers approve the
bill to increase to two years the term
of Office of presidents of villages.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
Rejects Canal Amendments.

The answer of the British govern
ment to the amendments to the Hay
Pauncefote treaty made by the senate
was received on the 18th by the British
ambassador and communicated TO the
secretary of state at Washington. The
contents of the document had not been
made public, but it probably rejects
the earnest wishes of the British gov
eminent to have the Nicaraguan water
way international in character, inste adj
of confined to the y. s.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

The great dam across the Nile at
Assoua, which has just been complet-
ed, Is designed to hold back the floods
and provide for system of regular
irrigation. 1t is expected that some
100000 acres of arid land will be made
productive. The dam cost about ST.
100000 and has required two years for
constructions comparatively short
time, when the magnitude of the work
is considered.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
Fraternal Insurance I'm Michigan.

During the year 1900, according to a
compilation just completed by the com
missioner of insurance, the fraternal
insurance companies wrote 65,O7s GER
tificates in Michigan, covering insur-
ance aggregating SOS, 1886, $50, and at
the close of the year had in force in
the state 2s4, 643 certificates, represent
ing 1856, OLA, 400 of insurance. The
losses paid in Michigan last year ag-
gregated So, 1884, s65. 22.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

According to the census returns just
issued, the population of the centra |
provinces of India has decreased /, l0O,-
OU0, due to famine.
The American preparations for de-
parture are going actively forward at
Pekin. All supplies, except enough
for two companies, have been packed
and marked for Manila.
A dispatch from Central Spring, Col. +,
dated the 9th, says the Molcpile tun.
mel, piercing the Utah hill at Apex,
seven miles west Of this city, is on fire.
Three miners are caught in the tunnel
and are probably dead from sufrocation.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

Free rural mail delivery will be es-
tablished at Riga, Lenawee county,
March Is.
Ironwood is to have brewery. II
will be thoroughly modern plant and
will cost about $4,000 Work upon il
will begin at once.
The Svea society of Manistec is pre-
pairing to build n a30,O opera house
to replace the one which was recently
destroyed by fire.
laundering operations along the Me-
nominee will continue until April, I'M
less there should be an nnfavorable
change in the weather.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

In the Georgia legislature bill has
been introduced to empower the State
Commissioner of Agriculture to in
spect proprietary medicines to see if
they are wholesome or injurious.
When the testers, or "tasters," are in
specting medicines of an alcoholic ma
ture, it is likely that well-developed
jags will result ere the inspectors will
be qualified to report.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

A young woman teacher Of st. Louis
tried to discourage hardness by kiss
ing the first pupil to arrive at school
in the morning. On the day the ,sys-
tenn went into effect two boys of 16,only
two years younger than the teacher,
arrived several hours before school
opened, and every boy in the school
was on hand an hour ahead of time
The two big boys each got kiss, but
the system was abandoned.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
Disease In Michigan.

The state board of health reports
show that in the month of February,
compared with the average for the 10
years preceding, scarlet fever, typhoid
fever and smallpox were more preva-
lent, and intermittent fever, diph-
liberia, remittent fever, measles, whoop-
ing cough and cerebro spinal mcningi-
tbs were less prevalent.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
Fishermen will be interested ii

Fishermen will be interested in
the announcement that 100000, 900
whitefish will be distributed in the
Great Lakes from the Michigan hatch
cries during the coming season. In adj
dition to these, the same hatcheries
will distribute in the larger streams
of Michigan 100000 brook trout,
5000, 900 lake trout, 100000 black
bass and 1O0,O00,OOO wall-eyed pike.
The work. of planting fish is as inter-
esting and about as important as any
in the line of preserving an industry
which is paid for out of public funds.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
Stabbing ARRAY mt Midland.

AS the result of an alteration over
the right to drive on bicycle path in
Midland on the sth, Gaylord Brimmer
lies at the point of death from knife
wound in the right arm near the shout
der joint. The artery and large vein
was severedS. Arthur Hutchins is in
Jail, charged with the assault.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
Capac is to have a chicory factory.

Bank robbers secured $1,000 in cash
and $4,000 in registered government
three per cent bonds from the private
bank OF j. ii Springer at Argenia,
Kas., on the night of the 9th. No clue.
A cloudburst occurred ut greensboro.
Ky, on the 10Th, and as result the
streets of the city were undermined.
Andrew Carnegie has telegraphed
Mr.. Maxwell and M. T. Burrard, stat
ing that he will give $4,000 for a free
public library to Vancouver City, Il. c. :,
providing that the city grants a site
and s., 900 maintenance.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15
Must ne ON a se,,rate ua,,ot.

Secretary of State Warner announ-
ces for the benefit of election commits
sioners throughout the state that all
amendments to the constitution TO be
voted for at the spring election must
be printed on a separate ballot and not
at the bottom of the ballot containing
the names of candidates
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

In South Carolina there was hanged
last week negro convicted of assault
ing white woman. This is the first
execution under the law making this
offense capital one. Now that the
law is on the statute book. it is hoped
that it will have a tendency to pre-
vent lynching.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

There are known to be upwards of
1000 cases of smallpox in Ontario, ac-
cording TO the latest reports.
VIII Davis. alias Williams, said 60 be
the Negro who outraged Mrs. Attaway
at blanchard, La, recently, was shot
to death by mob on the 9th after be-
ing fully identified by his victim
While Emperor William was driving
from Rathskeller to Bremen on tie
9th, a workmen threw piece of iron
into his majesty's carriage, striking
him on the cheek. Only slightly in
jured the emperor continued his Jour
ney. No cause is assigned for the act.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

The German government Is grant
ing subsidy of $1.50O,00O per annum
to call companies, and, in conjunction
with Dutch undertakings, cables are
to be laid between Batavia, Saigon,
Palembang, Makassar, Amborna, the
Carolines and New Guinea.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-03-15

President Diaz of Mexico is to be the
guest Of the French nation during his
visit to France. and will be escorted
from Vera Cruz to Marseilles by feet
OF French war vessels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-11-15

The route down the river is not an
easy one. The heavily CONSTRUCTED
boat must take it's chances in the rap
ids and among the rocks, and now
and then a cargo of grain is emptied
into the waters of the river by an
accident that human ingenuity seems
powerless to prevent.
Wheat farming in the Big Bend
country, and, in fact, in all the Pa
cific coast states, is not the wheat
farming that is known in the eastern
states. Methods which give the very
best results in the east would often
be totally worthless in the Pacific
coast country, and consequently, ow-
ing to its peculiar natural conditions
and resources, the Pacific coast re-
gion has farming system peculiar
ly its own.
One marked feature of this region
is the farming of large areas for
single product. This is especially
true of the wheat farms, where this
cereal is raised exclusively, without
fertilization except that which is
naturally obtained by renewing the
land by the process of summer fall
lowing. In this territory no good
crops for rotation are available, and
the limited precipitation of rain pro-
hibits the planting of a fertilizing
crop.
The use of machinery of great ca
pacity, which means an economy of
human labor, but which often means
waste of grain, is another distinc-
tive feature of this region, particu-
larly in the great valley areas of
California. Everything in the ma
chinery line has always been on
large scale. Plows are set in gangs,
reapers and headers are built with
cutting bars of unusual length, and
every effort is made to combine sew
eral operations into one, thus en-
abling one man to pillow and cultivate
the greatest possible area of land
with as many horses as he can con-
troll. WRIGHT A. PATTERSON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-11-15
KINDNESS BEGETS KINDNESS.
An4ncident Which Occurred Ina Japan
-GenerOus Act of q Soldier
IL Repaid,

To say that kindness begets kind
ness" is to utter a truism; yet a tru-
ism may be worth repeating when it
illustrates the efficacy of human sym.
pathy, says Youths Companion.
A transport returning from Manila
with United States troops touched at
Yokohama, where many of the SOL
diers went ashore.
One of their number, while enjoy
Ing a bicycle ride, accidentally ran
INTO an aged Japanese, whose move
ments were 80 erratic, despite the
soldiers warnings, that collision was
unavoidable. Prompt arrest and a
fine of ten yen five dollars) followed.
While paying, the soldier protested,
through an interpreter, that he had
given warning of his approach with
voice and bell.
He was then told that the old man
was deaf and blind, and instantly in
dignation became softened into COM
passion. The soldiers hand sought
his pocket, and he drew forth a ten
dollar bill. Handing it to the inter-
prefer, he said: 'Here! It's the last
I've got, Give it to the old man.
and so saying, he made hasty exit
from the court. The Japanese pres
ent were deeply impressed, and the
following day deputation of police
men came on board the transport.
found the soldier and returned to
him the amount of his fine-their
own contribution-with words cx-
pressive of their appreciation and re-
gard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-11-15

Not long ago Dr. Ingram, the new
bishop of London. visited an East
end hospital in the haunts familiar
TO him when he was bishop of Step
ney. In one of the beds was an old
woman to whom the bishop spoke,
and who recognized him. She told
his lordship how glad she was to see
him again, and recalled how he had
danced with her at some entertain-
ment which, as a junior clergyman
in an East end parish, he had got up
to break the monotony of his poor
peoples lives. 81 suppose" contin-
ued the old lady, yen no dance any
more wi us, but, all the same, I'm
glad to know that ye're gettin' on"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-11-15
Blackberry DumpIinE.

For this make dough of one quart
of -four, two eupfuls or pint of milk
two tablespeonfuls of butter, two
heaping teaspoonfuls cream tartar
mixed thoroughly with the -four, and
two even teaspoonfuls soda dissolved
in the milk, ard salt to taste: y Roll out
the dough about quarter of an ir ch
thick. Heap in the center quart OF
blackberries and half cupfu@f sugar
Gather up the dough into ball and
sew in Toured cloth that has been
wrupg out In hot waterI drop in a
pot OF boiling water and let it boil hard
for an hour aud half, Serve with
foaming sauee,-Ladies' World, New
York,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-11-15
BROKE EVEN WITH BUTTONS.
Smart Be1lbOy Couldn't Tease This
Wild and WOOlly Product
of the West.

In the glitter of New York's most
pretentious hotel, the big, loose
framed western ranch owner seemed
as ponderous and as much out of his
element as one of his Clydesdales
would have been; but there was. the
spirit in him that is bred On the ranges
and he was not TO be held up by brass
buttons nor stampeded by yellow
striped waistcoatS. He had sent up his
card to one of the hotel guests, and in
the coursH of three-quarters of an
hour the buttons had returned with
the card and the announcement that
the man was not in his room. "Shall
| page him through the corridor by
name or number?" inquired the but
tons. A look of uneasiness came into
the westerner's face. just run over
that again, boy" he said, land go slow
over tn high places" "Shall l page
him by name or number" repeated the
boy; shall l."
Hold on, there, hold en!" broke in
the ranch owner, raising his weather.
Drowned hand warningly, says the New
York Post, don't you tell me no more.
I'm tenderfoot here, but let me see
if | can't guess the answer to that
one myself. Page him by name or
number he muttered, stretching his
legs in a thoughtful line and burying
his chin in his bosom. "'Page him
by come back here. boy" he shout
ed, triumphantly; ~ got It. ! got it.
always was the best man you ever saw
at puzzle. What you want to know"
he went on, confidently. sis whether
wanted you to go and cut that cuss
out O. this bunch by his breed or his
brand! Amt | right? l knew l was!
Well, you just sail in and page him out
any old way you know-rope him if you
have to. | don't much guess you'll
get him; he's kind of maverick, any
howl"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-11-15
STEAMER sELkIRk LOADING WHEAT.

sections of this country, with the pos
sible exception of other portions of
the Pacific coast states.
Nor do they need the irrigation
wheel of the Columbia. True the rain
fall is small, but the same amount of
moisture is not needed here that is
necessary in other sections to pro-
duce a bountiful crop. Twelve inches
of rainfall a year is almost certain
to insure good crop.
Wheat was just beginning to move
toward the eastern markets as | came
back down the river on the steamer
Selkirk. The great warehouses,
standing high up on the bluffs, with
long chutes reaching to the waters
edge, were pouring their contents of
golden grain into each passing river
boat.
1t is fascinating to watch this load
ing of grain into boat in the very
foothills of the mountains. The
heavy bags come shooting down the
long track, one following closely upon
another, and not the sign of wheat
field in sight.
How much grain will you carry
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-11-15
PRETTY THINGS TO WEAR.
Dainty Devices Ina Neckwear-Nevv
Designs i'm Shirt Waists,
Etc.

One of the daintiest devices of the
season in neckwear is shown at fash.
enable entertainment. 1t consists of
stock, with short, jaunty bow. The
material is white silk with embroid-
cred polka dots; the turnovers and
ends of the bow are bound with red
silk, while curious latticework of
baby velvet ribbon is shown directly
| in front and above the knot of the
cow. Other colors are used with equal
Effect for the bindings. Black and
white stocks are extremely smart this
fall and appear in great variety, says
the New York Tribune.
Black and white stripes In silk shirt
| waists are as popular as the same coll
ors in stocks; indeed, stripes of every
description are considered the most
stylish thing in both flannel and silk.
Roman effects and broadly striped fan.
pels are being made into waists for
both large and small women to a great
err extent than ever before. Some of
the striped fiannels have remarka bly,
pretty tlnts.
Pushes for hat trimmings are being
introduced, and panne velvets will be
among the favorite decorations of
plain felts. The pannes are of white,
covered with small squares of coral.
and parrot shades, or of black and old
blue, and are put on the hat in scarf.
like effects. The brilliant shades con=
trast well with the dull color of the
hat,
A charming bridesmaids costume
was seen at an early fall wedding The
gown was of white mousseline de sole,
tucked on both bodice and skirt. The
broad Venetian lace collar was exquis-
itely adorned with inserted medallions
OF embroidered silk carnations. The
deep flounce about the bottom of the
skirt was trimmed with lace, and fell
over an accordion plated satin under.
skirt. Carnations appeared again on
the large white fancy hat, catching up
the brim at the side, while the other
trimmings were chiffon and white
ostrich plumes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-11-15
DON'T TALK TO BABY.
injury to the Infantile Mind May
Result from Too Much Ex-
element

The first babies are probably the
ones most apt to suffer from too
much attention, especially the talk
ing and amusing process. Not only
hoes the so-called spelling" follow
such a system of training, but it
really Injuries the baby brain. Don't
talk to the baby" is sensible advice.
and it should be more carefully fol-
lowed, says the Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
What, not talk to my baby!" ex-
claimed young mother, who sat
holding her .three-months-ol baby
and chattering to it with the fond
foolishness of which young mothers
are capable.
mo, my dear; don't talk to him so
much, not nearly so much" replied
the older woman. Dear as he is,
you must not forget how delicate in
every way tiny baby isl
The young mother was sobered,
but not convinced.
How can it possibly hurt him ?''
she asked. HE cannot understand
me, and l do so love to see him smile
and answer my talk with his happy
look"
(Which proves that he does under
stand, and, in his way, replies to
your loving talk, and it is that which
is the strain. You take care to
feed the baby with the greatest ex-
actness and to keep him clothed
daintily and comfortably and that is
right. His brain, however, is just as
weak and undeveloped as is his body.
What this small mind needs is rest,
and when you talk to him the tax
on his mentality is beyond his
strength. A young baby cannot be
kept too much like a little animal.
Let him sleep and eat, and eat and
sleep again, keeping him in cool, we'll
ventilated rooms, and not too much
in strong light, either in sun or ar
tificial light. Be advised and let your
baby alone. Let him grow naturally,
and not by any forcing process"
Sensible advice surely, and there is
still another point to consider in this
connection, even if the baby's brain
should not be permanently injured
by the constant forcing and "show-
ing off" process often INDUCED in,
the health is apt to suffer. The
baby that is sensibly kept quiet is
usually the contented, easily amused
baby, while the one that is forced
and amused and chartered to from
early infancy soon develops into an
irritable, peevish, highly-strung organ