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The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

HS was a weary tramp. and had Wis
tied nearly every house in Treen be-
fore anyone recognized his claim to
sympathy. Even then he returned the
gift OF food.
'.Take back your cake, kind lady"
said the tramp. II returns it unbrok-
en-" -4s
whats the matter, my poor man?"
at brings back sad. sad memories.
cant touch it,"
The lady was moved to tears.
"Does it make you think Of the cakes
your mother used to make?" she gen.
tly asked.
mo, m'lady--not that. 1t makes me
think Of the stones l used to break in
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Answers.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
IS IA AND STILL WORKS.
That I. the Aesount Given by Her
Neighbors of Martina Celadn,
Peravian Woman.

Here is case of longevity vouched
for by Ell Moro, of africa, city II.
one Of the Peruvian provinces held
for ransom by Chill:
In the valley of Codpa, in the same
province, it says that there is u
woman named Martina Cclndn, who
is 144 years old and to this Gay works
in the fields. According to her many
relatives living in africa she was born
in 1857, and has seen most of the
noted men Of the South American
wars of independence.
This old woman has seen three CEN
turtles, the eighteenth, the nineteenth
and the dawn of the twentieth. Sh,
was twite married, the first time at
the age of 40, and the second when
she was 60. Her sons and daughters
are oil dead; some of her yrardchil.
dren are living, and she has grent-
grandchildren and great-grent-gra
children. Two of the last generation
are Of manageable age, so the old
Indy may yet live to see her fifth gem
Grafton.
The old woman has some means,
Dut 9nc OOeB not want TO ENJOY tnein,
because she says 1t il not yet time.
She wants to live as she does in or
der to entertain all that come to her
house.
Dona Martina is somewhat blind.
for something like n film of flesh COW
ers her eyes; she has completely lost
her hearing; and her power to think
went shortly after her sight. But
she can still walk very well through
the fields she cultivates, and as late
As 1890 she was known to climb up n
fig tree to gather the fruit.
1t may be said in passing that such
stories OF great old age are not very
uncommon in Peru, where the ia
cility for gaining living and the
egunble climate seem to conduce to
longevity. 1t is very common thing
to see Indians (cholos) who are said
to be as old rs 100 years or more,
doing their daily work with the ease
of a young man and carrying their
years as lightly as in the days of
their youth.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
sEAsoNABLE FINERY.
Itsni.eA I.sornatiea a. to Some
styles In Dress fer the S0a-
Aef season.

Embroidery will be the trimming
par excellence through the summer.
Even the more severe linen blouscs
of taller f'n:sh boasts bits OF en-
broider.. says the Detroit Free Press.
I The bc.ero, still retaining its short
cut in front, is at times heightened
behind, and is thus transformed into
/. Louis Quinze coat or directoirc
jacket. .o
A red gingham shirt waist has been
effectively trimmed with grass linen,
the linen forming the tailor collar.
the small rundown stock and the re-
YER cuffs.
The new sailor Is q boxy little ns-
fair of very rough straw, thickly
woven, making clumsy, spiisy tdfe
to the narrow, straight brim. Tho
crown is boxy and low, and wide
tie at the side.
Louis NV. and Louis XIV. coats are
bewitcling. Unlike the etuns and
the mess coats, they are long, anprox-
imately half the length of the figure.
and made elaborate with lace frills.
braid strappiEgs, tucks and applique.
The black note In millinery is de-
cided this year, narrow black velvet
bands edging the various tiers of the
plateau hats and black velvet bow
finishing many of the toques and
chapeaux. but gold roses and gold
spangled crowns are also In evil
dence.
Guipure laces, nets, bands, edgings.
appliques. ETC.. will be the rage next
season for decorating light and
dainty gowns of India null, organdie,
merccrized Swiss goods. barege, linen
lawn. batiste and similar hot-wcather
fabrics.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

On the North Bull sand bank in Dub
nm bay there Ia little island about
<wo and one.half miles long, which is
ths home of q new kind of mouse.
These little sand-colored creatures are
probably the descendants of casta-
ways, and tits believed that in about
. century they have changed their
coats to the color of their snndy sur
Foundinga for protection against the
owls and hawks on the isIand.-Little
Chronicle.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
slRvArTs OF A INV KIND.
seDDaasA ~ CsnA1tasas n
ApaS&nS0A Hetels, II

The apartment hotel has been 10.
sponaible for many changes. In social
conditions, and one Of these u the
growth Of an entirely new class of
servants. says the New York Sun.
Most of these hotels have suites too
small to accommodate maid If more
than one person occupies them. The
cost of keeping maid; under these
circumstances ID increased by the fact
that fixed sum IL charged every
week for her meals. r.
In a hotel, for instance, where the
maximum rate is $12 = week for meals,
the, maids are likely to cost six or
eight dollars. Combined with the cost
of lodgings this price practically puts
female servant beyond the means
of all hut the wealthy, as the wages
arr f'r month, more or less, to be.
g;r Il.
: 8 lew kind OF maid comes either
ny ID .ay or at the times during the
week fint she il most required. If
she & cot needed regularly, as hap
mems rfiprs she may come two or three
si;aes week or only on 'he reception
la, 30 ;enant Of the apartment.
VI A'te ase in the number of apart
menr ,,l.e,s has led to a great demand
tor women of this kind. One woman
whu foresaw the business to be had
from this class of service has opened
an agency and sends out women for
this irrtRular work. They are a. q
rule women who prefer to live at home
md IRE anxious to earn something to
increase the family income. They
make money easily in this way, for
their pay is out of all proportion to
thu |'e by the ordinary woman In
r sorvice.
f rarely lose full days en-
IL if they want 1t, and their
'sr ',re never less than 81. so a day,
ven rtr he simplest kind of work,
!ud III y hours are not more than
5r5u - c to Ave. If they come earlier
rhnn r,ea they leave earlier In the Aft
eruooa,
some u them refuse to sew unless
the pay is increased. and they some
rines recsise for attendance at an aft
rrnoon .ra as much as two dollars for
only few hours work. "a
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
HAPPY Con, hInation.

What saving of time and other
things there would be-" remarked the
Observer of Events and Things, "if
man could take his first ocean voy-
age and his first smoke at the same
time."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
Ne Poetic Flight for Her.

He-Darling, will you place yourself
forever In my keeping?
She-No; but II you really mean
business I'll come down stair and let
you In when you can't find the key
hole.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

Mr.. House-1t doesn't seem to me
that our new cook is great success.
Mrs. House-Not as cook, i grant
you; but she has lived in nearly half
the families in town and her conversa-
tion Is so entertaining!-Bos
Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

"When started out in life didn't
have . dollar to my name" said the
man who boasts. 4 "
That's nothing" answered the sa-
tirinal friend. ~when ! started out
didn't even have Ill Of my name. It
was several weeks before Twas chris
tened. "i-IVashington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

a .Ien.t.sr. Ueinaes.
what is your name ?hs asked the
city directory enumerntor ~
Cotton" answered the man Of the
house.
ANY children?"
ELEVEN"
y suppose We shall have to let It
go" said the enumerator, putting
down the figures, ''but IT looks like
padding the censua."-Chicsgo Trib-
une.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

Land Alphabetically? Why, man,
thsrs Aasgnot bsen . sick person out
-hsrs for tarsi
ddss Purchaser = Indeed!
~ ss'~bhh hardly suit benedict.
INV gDuM = fellow ever say he had
Deen sittinE up with sick friend?-
PhiIadeiphia Record.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
she Red y. obJsotie.,

Maud Ito her friend)-Atramp came
to our house and asked ma II she had
any objection to his eating little snow
out OF the front yard. and that he was
nearly famished, and mn said: Ger
tainly not; only to please to try and
eat it of the walk ~ much as he pos
sibly could. 80 as to save John shovel
inR."-Judge.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

Mamma" said hve-year-old Willie,
"msy go over to Tommy Jones' to
play?"
"Why do you want to spend so much
of your time ct his home" asked the
mother.
Cause his mother hasn't got any
nav cafpsts." replied Willie.-Phils-
delphis Inquirer.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

"You don't feel well. chr What's
the trouble?" l.
"well, had cold, and took . lot
of advice about what to do for it,
Brooklyn Life.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

spstling for . Fight.
Judgs-This man says you ASSAULT
cd him, Pat. Did he tread on the tail
Of your coat7
Pat--No. yer honor.
Judge-Then what made you hit
him7
Pst-Bskase he didn't trid on it. be
jabsrsl-Leslie's Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
Wen HealA.

"Your medicine has helped me won
derfully," she wrote to the patent
medicine house. .sThree weeks ago
could not spank the baby, and now
am able to thrash my husband.
God Bless you!"-Smart Bet.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

Reporter-How did you come to
move out of your native state?
Politician-Do you suppose was
going to. stay in . state where you
can't buy seat in the United States
senate Flown Topics.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

do you ever feel" she asked the
great novelist, .'as II you had run out
Of ideas-as II you were all pumped
dry?"
'.Oh. yes" he YEARLY replied. II feel
that way right now Chicago Rec
ord-Heraid.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

Hewitt-It is said that staying out
late nights will cause man to lose
his hair.
Jewett-It will, II he is married
man.-Town Topics.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

"The proposition to abolish ladies'
day At the club was voted down."
"Yes?"
Eyes. it develops that there is hard
~ a member who does not, in point
Of fact. enjoy meeting his wife occa-
aionally!"-Detroit journal.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

"Of course I am master in my own
house." said Mr.. Meekton, little in
dignantly.
"How do you manage it?"
81 tell henrietta to do just what
she pleases. And she goes ahead and
does it.-Washington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
The Difference,

Mrs. Throop (timidly)-But isn't
poker an awfully wicked. gambling
game?
Mrs. McDonough Stretch, but we
are not going to play it for money
only for $50 Tiffany vawse as a prize!
BROOKLYN Eagle.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
A sixn,

Briggs-Women don't seem to be
any nearer governing this country
than they ever did.
Grlggs-Oh. don't know. More Of
them are citing married than ever
Detroit Free Press.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

OF statesmen soon no more we'll hear.
The mighty men will disappear.
Well give attention once again
To summer girls and hhirt-walst men.
-WaShinEton Star.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

she-Do you believe that out Of
sight IL out of mind?
He-l am not quite sure. Suppose
We turn the gas down and settle the
question to our mutual satisfaction.
Chicago Daily News.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

Mrs. Benham-You used to say
that was the apple of your eye.
BenhAm-Well, what of it?
Mrs. Benham-Nothing; except that
You don't seem to care as much for
fruit, - you once did.-Town Topics.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
sentinent.

/ love the fiag-the noble nag.
Fair emblem Of the free;
And next to that the cold-wave nag
Il the nag long to see.
-WashinEton Star.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

Tbs Boarder-I protest against
drinking any such water as this. 1t
il positively warm!
The Lady Of the House-Gracious,
mani that's not water! That's your
co1ee!-Yonkers Statesman.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
TEE HOME GOLD CURE.
AZ INGENIOUS TREATMENT BY WHICH
DRUUKAkDs ARE BEING Cured
DAILY IN SPITE OF THIN
SELtEs.


DRUUkAkps ARE BEING Cured
DAILY IN SPITE OF THIN
SELVES.
no u0xl0Uj DOSES. NO WEAKENING
OF z89 NERVES. A PLEASANT
AND POSITIVE CURE FOR
THE LIQUOR HABIT.
1t 10 nov generally known and under
stood that Drunkenness il disease and
not weakness. A body filled with poison.
and nerves completely shattered by
periodical or constant use OF intoxicat-
ing liquors, requires M antidote capable
Of neatralizing and Graduating this
poison. and destroying the craving for
tntoxicants. Sufferers may now cure
themselves At home without publicity
a. i0aA Of time from business BY this
wonderful HONE GOLD CURE
which has been perfected after many
years Of close study and treatment Of
tneoristes. The faithful use according
70 directions of this wonderful discovery
10 positively guaranteed to cure the
most obstinate case, no matter how
tard = drinker. Our records show the
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The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
str..s..t B.pt,.m o. Record.


An extraordinary ceremony was
performed in Cape Town few weeks
ago. A lion tanner had been giving
ar exhibition for several days. and
one evening he informed the audience
that he had just become n father
ard he intended to baptize the in
FAINT on the following day in the
lions cage. Those who heard him
thought he was joking. but when
they reached the exhibition hall the
next evening they found that he was
in dead earnest.
In the cage he stood, surrounded
by his assistants, and near him were
seated three women-kis wife, on
OF her friends and the godmother OF
the infant. TO the left of then rtood
the clergyman, hoidir- he tahy in
his arms, and behind him was a nj
gantic African named Leo. who ,vas
to act as godfather on the rcr, ion.
Facing this fearless group wer t,vo
huge lions, whose every tr'ion
showed that they were ir1rn. rr,s-
ably surprised at the intruainr . 80
many strangers into their q uici'r.
Moreover, their surprise was the
greater since, in honor of III" event,
their cage was wrcnthed with flowers
and splendidly Illuminated with cleo
trio lights.
The ceremony was duly performed,
and while 1t lasted the lions behaved
with perfect propriety," much to the
satisfaction and surprise of the inn
mense crowd which thronged the
hall.
The Maso,Ar Bond.
The strong bond hat unites MEM
bers of the masonic fraternity showed
itself in several pieces in South AZ
RIGA, where the Beers ransackcd and
destroyed property belonging to the
hated Britisher. Invariably masonic
lodges were left undisturbed. indeed,
the marauding visitors generally
signed their names in the visitors'
books. ,-----.-
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
Thouehtfui.l

Charley" said the affectionate lit
tie wife, didn't you tell me those blue
chips cost dollar apiece?"
"Yes."
"Well, here's = whole box full of all
eofors that bought at the bargain
counter for rs cents."-Harlem Life.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

Doctor see what the matter is.
It's dyspepsia. All you have to do is to
laugh. heartily before and after each
meal.
Mrs. Binks-Impossible. get them
myself. and wash the dishes.-N. y.
Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
emo sins of the FatAer,, Ete.

Tommy (studying his lesson)-I
say. pa, where does the Merrimac rise
and into what seq does II empty?
Pal don't know, my son.
Tommy-You don't know. Ell? And
tomorrow the teacher will lick me ON
account of your ignorance.-Harlem
Life,
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

When other people make mistakes
They lack somewhere. claim;
But when err or miss chance
There's always some foul circumstance
That ought to bear the blame.
-Chicako Record Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
The rramp.. Epitaph.

Beneath this stone. forever hid.
There rests lifelong prowler.
The only work he ever did
Judge
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

at seems strange that such an old
man should be in love with me-"
"Yes, doesn't it? Usually they are
after some young girl.'-Detroit Free
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28
Hsarsay Evidence

HAS the family been what 10 called
respectable very long?"
II should judge not. The old lady
says has gotten "-Chicaso Times
Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

NO." said the business man. II
never lie about my business. It
doesn't pay"
But how about your advertising
MANI"
AT this he became thoughtful.
"He descriDes the bargains and OPP
portunities as he sees them" he re-
Piled. "If he has q failing. 1t Is OPP
timism-nothing. more" = Chicago
Post
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

"You need q larger desk for all those
papers."
NO. need . smaller one. I've got
too much room to make . mess now"
Chicago Record.Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1901-09-28

no N0H0U5 DOSES. NO WEAKENING
o. M NERVES. PLEASANT
AND POSITIVE CURE FOR
THE LIQUOR HABIT.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-01-01
DANISH ISLES LIKELY TO M OTRS.
The Last Question TO lie Decided the Political
Stains Of Their Inhabltants.

WAsWINGrov. Dec. Sl--Thcrs appears
10 be no hitch In the negotiations for the
transfer Of the Danish West Indies tn thu
United states except in regard to the po-
ltical status to be accorded the inhabitants
Of the islands under American rule. The
rrice. II is understood, has been agreed on.
and other important terms have been ar
ranged 10 the satisfaction OF both parties.
but there remains the question of the po-
lit!cal status Of the islanders. Denmark Ia
DESTROYS Of having her insofar subjects given
all the rights OF American citizenship. but l.
Government hesitatcs 10 agree u such whole
sale naturalization preierring 10. leave. mo
status of the inhabitants undetrrTlned
until Congress shall provide n form OF gov
ernment for the islands.
When this question has been adjusted
the treaty will be- signed. probably At CO.
penhn ccn. where Mr. Sw"nSon. the Ameri-
can Minister, - conducting the negotiations
with the Danish Foreign ONCE. The wishes
of the inhabitants Of the Islands ia regard
70 the change have already been expressed.
a Ulehi sclta having developed that a ma
iorit- was favorable 10 transfer from Danish
10 American control. Tho treaty in course
OF rrcparntion provides for tho sale 70 tho
tinted states Of all the Islands, st. Thomas.
81. John and ~. Croix.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-01-01
OFFICERS TO M RETIRED IN 1901.
Rear Admirais kaut1 and scbley and Brig
Gen. Merriam Among Them.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 81 Three flag officers
Of the navy and { ur genera officers Of the
army will lie retired In 1901 on account Of
age. Rear admiral Albert kaut2. com-
handing the Pacific ,%tation. will give up
active service on Jan. ~, and Chief Con-
structor Philip Hichborn. who has the rank
Of Rear Adm raj. will be retired on March
! The Chief ConstruCtor will 40 on the
retired list IA a Rear Admiral. because he will
hold the commission OF that rank on the date
Of his retirement Rear Admiral " ; Sohlov
will reach the retiring age on oct 0 capt.
V VI Dyer. who commanded tn" Raltimur"
in the Manila Ray fight. will b" retired on
Feb. ~, with the rank Of Rear Admiral, his
Civil War record emitting him to that adj
vancemcnt
Brig Gen. II & Merriam Is the only line
oHicer Of general rank in In" army down
for retirement during the year on account
OF age. He will go on the inactive list on
,ov 10. Three heads Of stan Departments
will ha retired. They are Brig Gen, Il.
Norman Iieber. Judge ADVOCATE General; on
NAV 81, Brig Gen. John NJ. Wilson! Chici
If Engineers, on Oct 3 and Fr!c. Cen 4.
r Huntington. Chief Of Ordnance on Nov %.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-01-01
Army and Navy Orders.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5i.-These army and navy
orders have been issued:
capt James B; L!sIn = rSs'f sa.s I Is..,qn;
First Lieut.. Albert $. brookes, Eighteenth Infantry,
from recruiting duty,
Leave q absence granted TO Fist Lieut.. VILLA
z. Richards. Assistant surgeon. extended one month;
Capt Charles ". Whipple. ordnance department..
Ac,Iny %,.lstan, Surgeon Thomas ". jackson,
to tenpDraty duty al General Hospital. Preside.
"These assignments Of orcsrs recently promoted
Capt. Hollis c. Clark, from The Twenty-nf,h In.
,,ntiy 10 Twenty fourth Infantry. and " remain
at his present station unul further ordcis ~
Capt George e. Safarrans. nom Tenth Infantry
20 The second Infantry, COMPANY {;
Capt. Palmer 2. Pierce, from the Thirteenth n.
faniy to the Eighth Infantry, Company F. and to
Cap.' LutTwshl. to the Twenty FRS, Infantry.
@tpt' william p. jackson. from the Twenty fourth
Infantry ~ the Third Infantry. Company II, and
"Frs, Lieut., capt. Charles NJ. Bund,l. from the
Fourth InfaniI{ 70 ne IHen, NH iniah'ry' Com
pHFy E f a.a 10 i Kan NJ IT, Harm Iissffis. n. Twentieth In.
,an,ry. Company g. and remain with the twentieth
I1Tst Lieut. L.urenc, Halstead. from ,he Eleventh
Infantry q, ne ! hirtctnth I",aniIy. COMPANY H.
and % The c2lums%s hlf's &c isr T Tnyn ,, 6g,y III.
Twenty fourth infantry 10 the ElcN enth Infantry
aud TO remain with IN. Twenty fourth Infantry until
Fist Leu Charles I. Heron, rem u. Elshl,ea,L
N'Ffsi Lieut. Woberi y. calvert, Eishte, nth lEisn.
thy. 70 the Twenty fourth Infantry ard T. ipin his
regiment
These navy orders were iSSuod to daN
can, l. q. Green. iron, tie G mmand u the New
OrleHu, Home to await orders.
C,pt / IongncCkci. to the Boston yard.
Lieutenant com mRnu't d. ! Parker, 10 the WABASH
as executive OflC'l.
sI,-nsn Commander !. z. Roller. from The
Wabash 10 duu IN TIE Nev Nofk'as executive ofrc'I.
TgrIt i Baiin. from the works Of the T.. " Bliss
Company To- IaucaSiei. via steamer sailing from
New YORK Jan 10
IJ,rt. G barnes. from the Lancaster Home
lie., i. !, burnett To- the san Francisco Train
lug station fu' recruiting dutt
Lieut. n / BALDWIN and u. - Houshion. to the
NaNa, AcGd'my.
paSSrI ASSISTANT Psymss'er !. Irwin. j., to the
FsssN
PsSsrd Assistant paytnAs:-t Z. G Anr1en, from
The ISSeN Home 90 await u'dr's.