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Free press., 1901-12-07
Made in GsrmanH.

The much-talked-of Chinese astro-
nomical instruments brought from Pc
kin and now in the possession of Ger
many have been proved TO be the work
of a German named GOgeissI, who died
in 1771. He was attached to the court
at Pekin and was president of the
royal observatory.
Free press., 1901-12-07
Merit system Endorsed.

1.-The merit system of making appointments
is IN it's essence democratic and American
as the common schools system itself. 1t sim
ply means that in clerical and other positions
where the duties entirely non political,
all applicants should have a fair field and
no favor, each standing his merits as he
is able to show them by practical test. Writ
ten competitive examinations offer the only
available means in many cases for applying
this system. In other cases, as where la
borers are employed, a system of registra
tion undoubtedly be widely extended.
There are, of course, places where the writ
ten competitive examination cannot be ap-
piled, and others where it offers by means
ideal solution, but where under existing
political conditions it is, though imperfect
means, yet the best present means of get
ting satisfactory results
ut is important to have this system OBJ
tain at home. but il is even more important
to have it applied rigidly in our irsuIar pos
sessions. The administration of these islands
should be as wholly free from the suspicion
of partisan politics the administration of
the army and navy. All that ask from
the public servant in the Philippines Porto
Rico is that he reflect honor his country
by the way in which he makes that coun-
try's rule benefit to the peoples who have
come under it. This is all that we should
ask, and we cannot afford to be content with
less
Free press., 1901-12-07
a Novel Way of Drtrinr.

/ nan riding a bicycle and driving
3 horse at the same time startled peo-
pie on a Philadelphia street the other
day. He held the reins in one hand
and guided his machine with the other.
His feet rested upon the coaster and
the horse did the rest In and out
among the other vehicles he guided
the animal and all along the street
people stopped and gazed in wonder.
Free press., 1901-12-07
A Floating cohhler.. shon

4 floating cobbler's shop is one of
the features Of the Penobscot Bay is
land life, Capt. W o. Cottle, in his
Eloop, Yankee Nation, going from
place to place and giving attention to
mending old shoes and boots which
the people may save up for his coming.
Capt. Cottle has new dog as a COM
panion to take the place of Jip, who
was with him for many years.
Free press., 1901-12-07
B. Washington Entertained President.

It is now remembered that in De-
cember, 1898, the President Of the
United States and the governor or
Alabama were entertained socially at
Tuskegee, Ala, by Mr.. and Mrs. Book
er I. Washington. The New Orleans
Picayune said at the time: mo white
hosts or hostesses could have been
more courteous in attending to and
more thoughtful in forestalling every
want Of their guests than were these
refined and educated Africans.
Free press., 1901-12-07
BOILER tubes Of Big stsamer.

The boiler tubes of liner, if placed
in straight line, would reach nearly
ten miles, and the condenser tubes
more than twenty-five miles. The to-
tai number of separate pieces of steel
in the main structure of the ship is not
less than 10000
Free press., 1901-12-07
Dropping --anish TItIe.-

According to an order Of Gen. Wade
in the Philippines, hereafter in the
business or social address the Amert-
can Mister" Mistress" and Miss"
viii take the place of the Spanish
Don 'Senor," Sonora" and "Seno-
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EuIogy of Veterans.

mo other citizens deserve so we'll OF the
republic the veterans, the survivors of
those who saved the union. They did the
one deed which if left undone would have
meant that all else in history went for
nothing. But for their steadfast prowess in
the greatest crisis of history, all our
annals would be meaningless, and our great
experiment in popular freedom and self-gov-
ernment a gloomy failure. Moreover, they
not only left US united nation, but they left
us also heritage the memory of the
mighty deeds by which the nation kept
united. We indeed nation, one
in fact as well in name; We are united
in our devotion to the flag which is the sym
Dol of all national greatness and unity; and
the very completeness of union enables
all, in every part of the country, to glory
in the valor shown alike by the sons of the
North and the of the South in the
times that tried mems souls.
Free press., 1901-12-07
Caravan Robbing in Tripoli.

Caravan robbing in Tripoli seems as
profitable as holding up pay trains
One captured by Arabs at a place
called Damerghon consisted of $4,000
camels, laden with corn, ivory, ostrich
feathers and skins, all valued at $685.
600. In the fight 210 men were killed.
man can weigh his words and find
out they have no weight.
Free press., 1901-12-07
A NOTED PHYSICIAN
Makes an Important Statement
of Interest to All Women.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM THE hon
est, intelligent physician is above the
School, Whatever IS best in each
case should be used, no matter to what
school a physician belongs. 1, as
matter of conscience, can only pre-
Free press., 1901-12-07

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
FCot-Ease, a powder TO be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Free press., 1901-12-07

Boston adduces as further proof OF
her literary pre-eminence that she
spent six dollars per capita fer stamps
last year, against the three dollars OF
New York and the two dollars and
eigEty-seven cents OF PHILADELPHIA.
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By making large addition to tn. elAsss. at
Our Present Naval Force.

1--WE now have seventeen battleships ap-
and have been commissioned for actual serv-
ice. The remaining eight will be ready in
from two to four years, but it will take at
least that time to recruit and train the men
to fight them It is of vast concern that We
have trained crews ready for the vessels by
the time they commissioned Good ships
and good guns are simply good weapons, and
the best weapons are useless save in the
hands of men who know how to fight with
them. The men must be trained and drilled
under a thorough and welI-planned system
of progressive instruction, while the recruit
ing must be carried with still greater
vigor-
The naval militia forces are state organi-
ations. and are trained for coast service, and
in event of war they will constitute the inner
line OF defense. They should receive hearty
encouragement from the general government
But in addition should at once pro-
vide for National Naval Reserve, organized
Department, and subject to the call of the
Chief Executive whenever war becomes immi-
nent 1t should be real auxiliary to the
naval seagoing peace establishment, and Of
fer material to be drawn at once for
manning our ships in time of war 1t should
be composed OF graduates of the Naval Acad-
emy, graduates of the Naval Militia, officers
and crews OF coast-line steamers, lonSShore
schooners, fishing vessels and steam yachts,
together with the coast population about
such centers lfe-saying stations and light
houses.
Free press., 1901-12-07

world if he only keeps on speaking
terms with his liver.
Free press., 1901-12-07

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years sgo.-Mrs. THOs. ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich. " ", Feb Il, 1900
Free press., 1901-12-07

Friends and debts should be cheer
fully and promptly met.
Free press., 1901-12-07

Hamlin's Wizard Oil Co. send song
book free. Your druggist sells the oil
and it stops pain.
Free press., 1901-12-07

Clear white clothes are a sign that the
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue.
Large 2 OF. package, , cents
Free press., 1901-12-07

Every man thinks he is more i'm
portant than his neighbor.
Free press., 1901-12-07

When anything's the matter with
you ever remark how many know what
viii cI;re it?
Free press., 1901-12-07

Don't wait for opportunity to call on
you. Go and meet it half way.
Free press., 1901-12-07

A dollar saved is a dollar earned
for its hard work TO save dollar
Free press., 1901-12-07

To Cure a Cold in One day,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
Free press., 1901-12-07

Occasionally a small boy tries to
keep clean so he won't have to be
washed.
Free press., 1901-12-07

they are angry and foolish at the same
time
Free press., 1901-12-07

Prudes are females who are always
looking for temptations to resist.
Free press., 1901-12-07
To Be Strong and Healthy

Everything comes to the man who
waits on himself
Free press., 1901-12-07
Need for Powerful Navy.

1.-The American people must either build
and maintain an adequate navy or else make
up their minds definitely to accept sec
ondary position in international analrs, not
merely in political, but in commercial, mat
ters. 1t has been well said that there is
surer way of coUrting national disaster than
to be 'opuIent, aggressive, and unarmed.'
1T is not necessary to increase our army
beyond its present size at this time But it
is necessary to keep it at the highest point
of efficiency
army TO a constantly increasing state OF eff
fciency. When actual service no work
save that directly in the line of such service
should be required. The paper work in the
duced. What is needed is proved power Of
command and capacity to work well in the
field. Constant care is necessary to prevent
dry rot in the transportation and commits
sary departments
The Congress should provide means where
by it will be possible to have field exercises
possible also a division Of national guards
men, once a year
"Only actual handling and providing for
men in masses while they are marching,
camping, embarking, and diseulbarking, will
it be possible to train the higher officers to
perform their duties well and smoothly
"A great debt is owing from the public to
the men of the army and navy. They should
be so treated TO enable them to reach the
highest point of efficiency, so that they may
be able to respond instantly to any demand
made upon them to sustain the interests OF
the nation and the honor of the flag. The
Individual American enlisted is prob
ably the whole more formidable fighting
man than the regular of any other army.
Every consideration should be shown him,
and in return the highest standard of use
fuIness should be exacted from him. 1t is
we'll worth while for the Congress to con
slider whether the pay OF enlisted men upon
not be increased to correspond with the in
creased value of the veteran soldier.
Free press., 1901-12-07

Every school has room for improve
ment.
Free press., 1901-12-07

Even a hungry sailor will scorn a
blight of rope.
Free press., 1901-12-07

PUTNAM FADELEsS DYES are as
easy to use as soap. No muss or failures
1Oc per package Sold by druggists
Free press., 1901-12-07
Mrs winsIow's Soothing syru

The druggist who sells soothing
syrup is guilty of taking hush money.
Free press., 1901-12-07
Are You Using Ansn,. Foot-EA.eY

It's peculiar that the product of the
still makes men noisy.
Free press., 1901-12-07
How Clothes Are clustered.

The proper age at which girl should
get married is the parsonage,
Free press., 1901-12-07
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO. -

good mirror tells the truth no mat
ter on whom it reflects.
Free press., 1901-12-07

Some dolls act like girls, and some
girls act like dolls
Free press., 1901-12-07

If you want to make your enemies
feel particularly sore, be happy.
Free press., 1901-12-07

The man who gets in peck of trou-
is in a measure TO be pitied.
Free press., 1901-12-07

If you are not happy when at work
there is little hope for you.
Free press., 1901-12-07

When a man confesses his ignorance
he is apt to boast of it.
Free press., 1901-12-07
Militia Laws Obsolete.

''Action should be taken in reference to the
militia and to the raising of volunteer forces.
Our militia law is obsolete and worthless.
The organization and armament of the Ma
tionaI Guard of the several states, which are
treated militia in TIE appropriations by
the Congress, should be made Identical with
those provided for the regular forces. The
obligations and duties of the Guard in time
of war should be carefully defined, and
system established by law under which the
method of procedure of raising volunteer
forces should be prescribed in advance. 1t
is utterly impossible in the excitement and
haste of impending war to do this satisfac-
toriIy if the arrangements have not been
made long beforehand. Provision should be
made for utilizing in the first volunteer
ganizations called out the training of those
citizens who have already had experience un-
der arms, and especially for the selection in
advance of the officers of any force which
may be raised; for careful selection of the
kind necessary is impossible after the out
break of
THAT the army is not at all a mere in
strument of destruction has been shown dur
ing the last three years In the Philippines
Cuba and Porto Rico it has proved itself a
great constructive force, most potent i'm
plement for the upbuiiding of a peaceful civ
iliZation.
Free press., 1901-12-07
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Child

It's no disgrace for man to be poor
If he doesn't owe you anything.
Free press., 1901-12-07

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
at all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
A miser is known by the money he
keeps.
Free press., 1901-12-07

If girl is silly and has lots of money
she is called vivacious.
Free press., 1901-12-07

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK rELLovvs
If So use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t VIII make
Free press., 1901-12-07

Are You Tired and Tagged OutF
If so use SEELYES NER-VENA. II
creates nerve energy At all druggists
Free press., 1901-12-07

use ATLAS OATS. 1t builds up Drawn
muscle and brain All grocers.
Free press., 1901-12-07

For children teethng softens the gums reduces in
ammation. alaFs pain. swnd collie. 25c bottle.
Free press., 1901-12-07

When you buy starch
just buy starch alone
notstarch and premiums.
Premiums are cheap
things that may help to
sell a starch but they
don't make it any cheap
CT. Defiance" brand of
starch is the cheapest
because the package is
the largest sold for 10
cents-16 ounces for
1Oc-and it Is the best
starch made.
If your grocer does
not keep it send us his
name and we will send
you one trial package
free.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-08
GOOD JUDGE OF DISTANCE.
VIVA, an expert Golfer MD With III.
watch.

what M Expert Golfer Did With Hla
watch.
The accuracy ana stoadiness OF aim
and the wonderful judgment OF dis
lance acquired by steady practice at tho
game Of golf are a source OF great sur
prize 10 the spectator who Is not
deyotoe ot the game. Some Of the pro
fosslonols who have spent years az
the game both In this country ana
abroad have a great following OF the
younger element ON the links. who Try
TO copy the teachers In n way that Is
ludicrous
About year ago Willie Campbell.
an old-time champion and ail-around
expert Of the game. WIS employed no
Instructor ut the Franklin Park links
His accuracy In making drive was al
most perfect. and his aim was 30 sure
that frequently he would amuse tho
crowd by placing penny on the crya-
tai of his watch and with strong
drive pick II on without even scratch
ing his watch. After seeing Campbell
do this once or twice a young man
who had acquired fairly good knowl-
edge OF the game thought that he could
do this little turn by USING golf ball
instead OF a coin Before few in
tefesied spectators he placed the bal
on his gold watch and procured for
mighty drive The look tnat cant
over his face after making the drive
when he saw that both ball and watcl
had disappeared. can better be imag
lned than described For 1ftesn min
utea he sought the pieces OF his watch
to the great amusement Of the crowd
and thon departed. sadder but wise
boy - Boston Herald. rs
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-08
The woaKlNo OF F.rE,


How ~ Affected the Career. ~ NE
Kiuley and Roossvsit.
Fate IL peculiar II knows better
than we do what h best for us. Il
fiNes our destiny without our knowl.
edge. and often against our will says
teslie's Weekly. william Mckinley
most vigorous battle was bis contest
for the speakershlp with Thomas n.
Reed. In 1890. which Reed won Ac-
cordlng to custom. Mr. Reed made his
distinguished opponent chairman o,
the ways and means committee and
thus IL was that the protective tarifi
measure drafted by that committee
largely through the Influence Of Mr.
Mckinley. came TO be popularity known
~ the Mckinley hill" This made
Mckinley the champion ~ the work
ing masses. the candidate " his party
for president. and finally gave him
triumphant election and reelection for
the Office Of chief magistrate AZ the
Republican national convention az
Philadelphia. a little over year ago.
the party leaders Of New York insisted
that Governor Roosevelt must accept
| the tender uf the vice presidency Ho
resolutely declined Insisting that he
was entitled TO reelection TO the gov
| ernorship The party leaders Of New
York aided by those Of Pennsylvania
and several other states. forced tho
nomination Of Roosevelt, and then
compelled his reluctant acceptance
Scarcely six months have elapsed since
his Inauguration. and he is now the
president Of the United States, with
nearly full term to serve. This IA
destiny and who shall say that the
Fates are always unkind1
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-08

man in America. Mis- income Il about
$1,000 900 a year. and is growing apace.
His wealth Il unknown TO all men ex-
cept himself II has been estimated az
lsO.OOO.oOO. and from that figure up to
$3.50 900, 900 Every dollar OF his great
fortune has been actually earned. Not
a penny Of II has been won or lost In
stock speculation.
senator Ciark's Properties
Senator Clark owns several mining
properties and a smelter at Butte. lie
owns the biggest banking institution
In the whole northwest. lie owns %
miles OF street railway. He owns big
daily newspaper plant. He owns thou
sands Of dollars worth OF real estate.
lie owns big business blocks. He owns
the opera house In other parts OF
Montana he owns nye newspapers, tim
Der tracts and lumber mills. coal mines
and ranches lie owns and operates
mi7es In Idaho. Nevada and Colorado.
He owns the franchise and Ia building
a railroad from Utah to southern Cali
/ fornia. tie owns controlling inter
est In a daily paper In salt Lake city.
/ In Arizona he owns the rich United
Verde copper mines and ranch of
100000 acres in California devoted 10
beet sugar raising, the first one OF any
consequence started In this country He
owns and operates large coal mine
| In Mexico. on the Gulf OF Mexico. on
the Mexican side. he owns a vast tract
OF fertile land which Il TO be utilized
In growing rubber and coffee. This Is
one OF Senator Clark's latest projects
Tho work OF setting out rubber trees
Is now being pushed ahead and viii
not be finished until 100000 trees are
planted. When FIVE or six years old
these trees will each yield one dollar.
worth Of raw material One Of the
largest Of Senator Clark's Industries II
the Waclark Copper Wire Company o.
New Jersey. This plant treats the cop
per bricks from the senator's smelteri
and turns them Into coils OF high
priced wire ready for the hardware
market
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-08
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Starch left over after the ironing dag
should not be IA own away. A little
boiled Defiance STA ch add TO the
hearthstone us on doorsteps will
make them last longer and cold-water
starch can be allowed to settle. when
the liquid can be poured on and the
rest left to dry for use again.
A little carbolic acid in the water
used to wipe floors and woodwork will
keep the room free from feas and
varlous small Insects that often In
fest summer cottage. particularly n
II Is located in the woods, The same
treatment is OF value In the city house
II the presence OF BID We min 10 sus-
pected.
The best background for p otures IS
plain terra cotti or b own paper. A
woman who Is the proud possessor OF
many old prints and engravlngs has
them In her dining room. The walls
are covered with W app.ng paper. or
.omethlng that 10 ks vs.y like II. and
above Is frieze o or nge dlstomper
The picture rails and woodwork are
white The b ings are OF orange
colored velveteen- Al the furniture Is
mahogany
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-11-08
ErIorrrrE AND rRurn.

limitations are so perfect nowadays
that they deceive the very elect, and
those who esteem themselves con
noisseurs should be careful how they
admire the fine lace. Jewel mad tap
estries belonging to their friends, lest
they should losa their reputation for
discrimination.
What would you do in a case like
thisl" said an honest but tactful WON
an the other day II have a bit OF
arras framed into my library and wall
which 10 capital imitation OF the best
BeRuvais tapestry. but after all II Is
not genuine and never have pre-
tended that IL was Some time ago
Mrs. --. who prldcs herself on her
knowledge OF curios OF every descrip-
ton and is herself great collector OF
tapestries. came to see me. What a
beautiful specimen OF Beauvaisl she
said as she was going out and noticed
the panel. Where did you get itg'
Now. what was to say? To tell her II
was an imitation was to show her her
mistake, which would undoubtedly vex
and mortify her. while did not like
TO take the credit dishonesty. as far as
was concerned. OF allowing her to
believe my imitation tapestry was
genuine. concluded. however. II
would be more tactful to let the matter
pass without enlghtenlng her. so
simply said. I got Il in Paris and
changed the subject; but now comes