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The Washington times., 1901-12-27
Might BE Loaded.

Chicago News-Mayor Harrison should
smoke with exceeding caution any cigars
that come to him at this season with the
compliments of the Tilden Democracy.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

The South African situation appar-
emily took no holiday.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

There is growing impression
that the tiger has assumed the role of
chauffeur, and that MIR Croker is
likely to be unexpectedly dumped out.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27


dollars on demand II is desired by
some TO make this obligation man
-datory and Representative oyerstreet
has introaJced a bill for that pur-
pose. The argument is that while
the PRESENT law is sufficient under an
Admin ration which believes in the
gold standard, and which would not re-
fuse to make the exchange, an Admins
tration unfriendly to the existing law
might do so. and thus destroy the parity
between gold and silver.
Many, even among those favoring the
gold standard. look upon this danger as
very remote one. They reason that with
our preseni limited supply OF silver. and
no large co mage of standard dollars pos
sible there can never be any difficulty in
maintaining that species of coin at
parity; that as 1t or its paper representa-
tive circulates freely in all the channels
Of trade there is no reason why it
should be presented for redemption, eX-
cept in rare cases and upon so small a
scale that it could scarcely disturb the
parity: in short, that the danger is
theoretical and imaginary rather than
real
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

,.,.s uay year VIII be revelation.
II there is one thing that never lets up in
the Buckeye State il is politics.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

u is rimDred that the Dowager En-
press OF China has allowed il to be re-
ported that she is seriously consider
ing the surrender of the reins of pow
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

Mrs. Electa E. Smith, OF oil VI Street.
will receive on New Year Day from Il TO .
n. m. and has invited her soldier and
Illinois friends especially.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

Miss Carlton. of 1913 Thirteenth Street
has as her guest for the holidays Miss
Edith Lawrence, of New York.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
Currency LcgisIntion.

Another subject the probable action
upon which is involved in much doubt is
that Of the currency. Here again the
present disposition seems to be to "let
well enough alone" This question pre-
cents two distinct phases. First. The
1utuessius u 1ue gold standard. ani ser-
tte enlargement ~ me rs.fH.
D leEs ci issgi7g eirra.apHg
lr -He rrege-i-r 10 rgr Obliged
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
AppnrcntIy IndI.ncnsnhIe.

Buffalo Express-Three historic shovels.
a bonfire, and salute of sixty guns we're
the implements used in breaking ground
for the st. Louis Fair on Friday. After
ward there was the inevitable BANQUET.
r is -faf t1- often banquet be-
come 1e -H t"fHiHafr e.Hu4 I..,l.
machine"
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

eht types o. II. p. Belmont. now in the
House as a Tammany man, might be
styled a Bourbon. He clung TO Bryan
tenaciously, though never. suppose, be-
cause OF any devotion to the white metal
He believes IN an income tax. In the in
itiatiye and referendum. and a good many
similar doctrines. On the other hand.
Perry Belmont was relentless in his hos
tility to the Nebraskan. and did all he
could to defeat him. His relatiCNs with
o. H. p became very strained. and rumor
had Il that during the exciting political
campaigns OF 1896 and 1900 they scarcely
spoke. Perry has served in Congress, and
in 1887 was chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations. Subsequently he went
to Spain as United States Minister"
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

Mrs. Henry Beard will give a tea De-
cember 81 to introduce her daughter. Miss
Anna Dale Beard.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
May He Two BcImont. in Congress.

N'UIIu VIIf DtIHUHI VIII IN inc COIH-
plicated fight now going on in the Seventh
Conversational district Of New York i5r
The Democratic non .stt5n. and later be
elected 90 -he Hlasr Congress Eiii have
pair % Beimon's Repre- selisfiv- '.
said ,fr Oscar r. Wr.s.- ar -ra.-lya a.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

Miss Kibbey entertained at tea yes
terday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27
In SOCIETY.

President Roosevelt entertained at din
her last evening Secretary OF War Root.
attorney General Knox. Rear Admiral
Evans. Colonel Randolph. Justice ]. p
Clarke OF the New York Supreme Court,
and Senator Lodge
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

ssplf,neau- rert,-n-
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

'''''1'Vhs nave been issued by Mrs.
roosevelt for the large dancing party to
be given Miss Alice Roosevelt. January
3. They are prin ed on the official cards.
large white affsi: bearing an American
eagle in gold at ne top. and are simply
TO the effect that Mrs. Roosevelt requests
the pleasure OF the addresses for that
date. and also a response. While it is
called a small dancing party, about a
thousand cards have been issued, and
preparations are making for most elab-
orate affair. This ball will be followed
ny a smaller but even more brilliant
cotillion on the eighteenth birthday of
Miss Alice. which falls on Shrove Tues
day. February IL
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

Mr.. Payne Whitney, of New York, ar
rived in Washington yesterday and will
remain for week as the guest OF Sec
retary Of State ard Mrs. Hay Mrs. Hay
VIII give the diplomatic breakfast. as
usual. this year on New Year Day. this
being her only official entertainment for
the winter The guests for the wedding
breakfast following the marriage of Miss
Hay and Mr.. Whitney will consist of enlv
members of the immediate family. st the
formal diplomatic breakfast she will be
assisted in receiving by the Misses Hay
and Mrs. Hill. wife of the Assistant Sec
Tetary OF State. Mrs. Hay. accompanied
by Miss Hay. will go to New York jan
uary 10 for the last fitting for the bridal
robes and small purchases that complete
the trousseau.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

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The Washington times., 1901-12-27

Mrs Nathan L. Lincoln entertained last
night at a dinner in honor of Miss Lin
coins house guest. Miss Louise Patter-
son. of Troy. y. Y. The additional guests
were Miss Helen Bell. Miss Goldsborough.
Miss Cobb. Mr. Potter OF New York. Mr..
Charles Poor. Mr.. Robert Keeling. Mr..
Cobb. and Mr.. Gould-LincOln. Afterward
the entire party attended the Sixty-Couple
cotillon.
The Washington times., 1901-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Mcmillan and Mr..
and Mrs. Larz Anderson are spending the
holidays with Mrs. Nicholas Anderson.
who entertained dinner company last
night.
Mrs John p. Story was also dinner
hostess of the evening.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
A Beu That Never Rang

A curious legend Is that connected
with the bell Of st. Mura. In Ireland
The bell was said to have descended
from the sky ringing loudly, but as II
approached the earth the tongue de-
tached itself and returned to the skies.
The people concluded from this that
the bell was never to be profancd by
sounding on earth, but was to be kept
for purposes more holy and benedcent.
It's usually when man speaks with
out thinking that he says what hc
thihks.-Philadelphla Record.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
Both Prayers Answered.

The last time | Interviewed General
o. o. Howard it was on the subject ol
answers TO prayer, and thought had
him. In his famous fight with Stone
wall Jackson the Union forces were de
feated, SO inquired Of General How
ard:
"You prayed before that battlc?"
"Yes," he answered.
"And Jackson was praying man
He prayed Also"
"Yes," he assented.
"Then how was It lie gained the vie
tory? Did that mean that the Union
cause was wrongT
Very gently the good old general re-
piled: Both our prayers were answer
ed. Jackson prayed for Immediate vie
tory and | for the ultimate triumph Gi
our cause. We both got what We prayed
for."-lndepcndent.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
Penetration of I.Irht.

Experiments show that light can be
seen through clean cut opening of mol
more than one forty.thousandtli Of az
inch. This fact was determined by
taking two thoroughly clean, straight
edges, placing n piece of paper between
.he surfaces at one end, the opposite
end being allowed TO come together
The straight edges being placed bc
tween the eye and strong light in a
dark room. wedge of light was per
celvcd from the ends between which
the paper was placed and the opposite
which were brought together. The
thickness Of the paper being known
the distance apart Of the two edges
of the small end OF the wedge of ligh,
was easily calculated, aud the result
was shown as above.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07

Plans are being drawn by Architect
Koch for n 40 story building to be
erected by John A. Butler. The build
ing, which will be located at the north
east corner of Third street and Grand
avenue will cost In the neighborhood
Of S5,000,000. The material will be
iron and marble, it being Mr.. Buffers
intention to secure beauty and sub
stantiality, regardless Of expense,
which, he asserts, will be quite q Sec
ondary consideration.
The floors will be Of tile and mosaic
work. and the walls will be handsome
ly frescoed. Work will begin without
delay, and 1t is expected the structure
will be completed In about three years.
The first 20 stories of the proposed
block will be devoted exclusively to
offices. eight floors will be divided into
apartments for families, while the top
ten floors will be built for hotel pur-
poses.-Mllwaukee Sentinel.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
A shock 20 RIchnrd-

Mabel had been waiting for her low
er's return fpr what seemed to her an
age. Her heart turned TO stone as she
thought Of him, young. slender, but
brave 10 rashness and rrcklcssness,
closeted alone with her stern father IN
the grim old library. The door opened
at last, and he stood before her a flush
on his checks and an expression In his
eye.
did you see papa, RlchardT' she
asked with trembling cagerncss. lie
held her in his arms for a moment
without speaking.
ayes, dearest" he said at length.
"And what did he say, Richard? Tel
me what he said! lie refused youl
oh, your eyes tell me. He refused: he
will not give me to you? But | will lie
Il am yours. | do not fear his harsh.
ncss-we will fly"
But Richard looked down into her
pleading face and shook his head slow.
ly, like man In a dream.
Tell me, then, for | cannot wait!
Was he brutal and cruel TO YOU? What
did he dop What did hc say:'
Richard drew a long deep breath and
again looked down N the face turned
M TO meet his troubled glance. lie
sighed and whispered slowly:
"llc only said, Thank heaven" and
went on reading. '-EA,uaDge.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
A PHENix GIRL.
what the Little Miss Did When she
Saw the snake.

An incident occurred recently near
this city In which a l5.year-old ghl
displayed wonderful presence OF mind
and Illustrates the value of good judg-
meut and SELF possession in all every
day affairs OF life as well as on cx-
traordlnary occasions, when the house
takes fire or two trains try to pass on
the same track.
In ranch home not far from town
lives family which al the time mem
toned had in its employ nurse TO
wait upon the lady Of the house. who
was in delicate health. and the girl re-
ferred 10. whose duties were to wash
the dishes and attc,d to the minor
household affairs.
One afternoon, when the head Of the
house was away from home. the three
women were sitting In room together,
when the girl noticed snake Of con-
siderable size coilod up In a clothes
rack, OF shelf. some distance above the
floor, craning It's neck ont and waving
II 10 and fro in regular snake fashion
The girl knew the impscssionablc con-
dtion Of her mistress and The possible
effect upon her of any undue or sudden
excitement. Her quick remembrance of
this fact and her rapidly evolved plan
Of action are proof OF her self possess
sion.
She knew the prevailing weakness Of
women to scream when anything unu-
sual occurs and therefore knew She
could not even take the nurse into her
confidence Mt once in the matter OF the
discovery Of the snake without great
Danger of precipltating the climax she
desired TO avoid, so she quietly said to
her mistress, Il think heard your hus-
band calling you out at the gate" The
lady of the house at once withdrew.
and as soon as she left the room the
girl cautioned the nurse 10 make no
outcry and, seizing the nearest clnb.
went after the reptile In manner that
put him out of business In short order.
The nurse Of course, could not restrain
little demonstration when she first
saw the snake, but she choked herself
In short order. and by the time the
mistress of the house returned to tell
the girl she must have been mistaken
about the call conditions in the room
had resumed their usual serenity, and
the girl admitted that she must have
been dreaming when she fancied she
heard the alarm outside.-Arizona Re-
publican.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07

In training the Columbia boys / ex-
ercise only general supervision over
their diet. | let them eat all the plain
ood and drink all the water they want,
and when they come In from spin on
the river they all take plunge of the
float, streaming with perspiration as
they are. why, Mr. IIanlan," | am
asked, ''is II not very injurious for the
boys to go into the water when they
are so heated:" Not at ALL" | an
swer. "My experience has been that
If persons health is sound. with skin
In good working order, the plunge.
which closes the pores, conscrvcs
strength and weight"
! have also been often asked II the
great exhaustion some of tie boys
show after a race does not mean a
severe and harmful strain upon the
heart. Twenty-Five years ago this was
true, since then the power of rowing
was put forth chiefly from the upper
part of the body. But now every mus
Gle, from those of the feet aud ankles
to the tendons of the neck, does its
part. and nowhere Is there undue
strain. The boys recover in few Sec
onds from their efforts. and there are
no permanent effects.-Edward Hanlan
In Leslie's.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
SHAKESPEARE FoRGERlES.


Among the lhou luds ot books that
formed the Library uf Mr.. T.. 4. Stanley.
NJ. T., aud are BOW UnIDr-oug lis.
pcrsll In an eight day7' -a,a al Suthe-
by's was one precious uodugt col Tie
ingenuity OF that arch ior.cr uG
Shakespeare, Samuel William Ecury
Ireland, and ii was sold the irs, day.
1t is The qUayto volume which deceived
the world when 1t was lahllsAcI ia
| lI0B under Tie titlc oi NJ .,rpllaucous
Papers and L,gll Instrument, tudrr
the Hand and Seal Of William Shake.
Spcarc, Iuclyliug the Tragedy Of King
Lear aud Snail Fragment Of Tam.
let, From the Original MSS. In tie
Possession of Samuel Ireland OF Nur-
folk street"
| Ia the book world The reign Of the
rogue Is but span. but tie Inventive
lrcland's WIS rather Ion, drawn ont.
and Boswell on his deathbcd. kissing
the forged manuscripts aud believing
his lips 10 he sauctIicd by the process.
was not the only great In1I Who WIS
taken In by the swiudlc THIS book !s
not only lnterleavcd with manuscript
copies Of the original forgor', S. lul Is
also preceded by aG account IN manu-.
script Signed 10y Ireland of tie sup.
preston, on the discovery Of the for.
serlts, OF the original issue VI folio.
lrcland's success Is Int record Of
human crcdullty. Young Ireland was
first tempted 10y his father. unlntclll.
gent enthusiasm for Shakespeare to
forge an autograph of the poet on
carefully copied old lease. Ills andacl.
ty grew with the growing crgdul.ty
Of bis dures aud ere long locks II hair.
private letters, nuNotutrl hon'.s. etc,
were plcntifully produced, ana al In.
quirers Were put oG with lyia. cxpla.
nations. Boswell. Wharton. pr pnrr
and hundreds more were deceived but
those like Malone really qualified TO
judge, denounced the imposturc from
the first.
Ireland's audacity now reached the
folly Of producing a deed Of Shake
speare's bcqucathIns his books and pa
pers TO William Ilenrye lrclaunde.
an assumed ancestor \ new historical
play was announced, entitled "vor-
tigern," and carefully concealed until
Its production by Sheridan at Drury
Lane, but Il was vap!d and un-Shake.
spearean and was hopelessly condemn
ed. The old man now began to smell
rat and demanded an explanation from
his entcrprising son. II was forthcom-
Ing In the form OF the confession In
manuscript affixed to the volume sold
the other day. In order" one reads,
ITO further oblltcrate rs much as pos.
sIble every vestlge of ShaEespcarcan
production further committed to the
flames the complete impression OF the
present reprint, rcserving no mere than
the annexed copy" which as literary
curiosity consequently ranks unique
II was bought by Mr.. Jackson for sl22.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Typewriter erasers, oil, ETC., at the
Argus office.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07

\ French medical Journal cites a
number Of cases where great ana last.
NJ benefits Were derived by people SUI
fering from dyspepsia aud abdominal
diseases from gentle massage treat
ment Of the abdomen one ease mem
toned Is that of a young man aged ~
years who for six months had been suf-
fering with his stomach. In spite OF
varied treatment hp was gradually
growing worse ana looked Hike one IN
the last stages Of plthisis. lie suf-
fered from constipation ana Insomnia.
He was very nervous and was CON
vinced that he was about To die. After
instituting the abdominal massage his
condition rapidly improved. Ills all.
domcn, which had rCscmblcd that OF Il
child with meningitis, became supple
and daily enlarged. The treatment
was not severe nor very special. His
pain disappeared, and hc was able tn
digest all that was given To him. The
patient gained In six months about I'll
pounds, which lie has not lost since
that time, now five years ago.-Lrs,
lies Weekly.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
Mining Blanks.

the above blanks will address by mail
and send you such quantity order and thereafter keep in stock We aim
We do extend on blanks
fergus County Argus,
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
A RayaI GIFT.

The Duchess of Fife, daughter Of
King Edward VII, has received from
the government Of Western Australia
as a souvenir OF the opening Of the
Glasgow exhibition beautiful sandal
wood casket daintlly inlaid with sam
Piles Of the many woods for which
Western Australia Is famous. In the box
is necklet composed Of % "fake-
gold nuggets In their virgin state, just
as they came out Of the ground. These
are closely strung together, so as TO
form solid but flexible band. AS n
pendant there Is a piece of lustrous
quartz crystal showing heavy streaks
of gold through it.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07

The fig is the favorite fruit among
animals, and horses. cows. hogs. sheep
ana goats will eat this fruit as readily
rs man. The elephant considers II a
dainty, while all the fowls greedily de-
your figs.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07
laAInes.

Aiots rcgr wife ever call you pet
namesT
"Yes, indeed. She calls me plenty of
'em when she's In petr'-Phlladel
phia Bulletin.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07

No need Of sending east or west for
typewriter ribbqns. The Argus as
sortment is com lete, the best rib
bons ON the market AID cheap.
Fergus County argus., 1901-08-07


Vardoe. bringing eight survivors Of
the exploring ships Stroemmare and
Familien, both of which were crushed
In the ice near Nova Zembla. Their
crews managed to reach small is
land and with the exception OF six
men, who attempted to escape to the
southwark and have not since been
heard Of, were rescued after fourteen
days.
William Waldorf AstOr has offered
King Edward any price that he
would ask for Osborne house, ON the
Isle of Wight. The Great Falls Trlb.
une says that Senator Clark has also
opened negotiations for the purchase
of this historical mansion in which
Queen Victoria died. Owing to the
fact that Edward has only life ten
ure of the property n snle IL impossi-
bic, though it is possible that 1t
might he leased.
George +. Washburn OF Boston,
president of the Common wealth club
oi Massachusetts, II cnqriring into
theco-operativcm methods Of European
corporations. with view TO forming
n 100000, 900 cotton combination In
this country. According tn an inter
view Wnshburn has worked out a
plan tn unite the cotton producers OF
the sonth into one great corporation
trust, with headquarters at st. Louis
mud n central warehouse In Memphis.
Mr.. Wnshburn, who In two national
campaigns was national executive
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-18
Miss kuder is Sane.

Miss Teresa Kuder, of Buckuan.
whose alleged insanity and cruel
treatment by her parents, caused con-
siderable indignation, was brought
before Judge Richardson Saturday
and pronounced sane. Several ex-
aggerated and preposterous stories
bad been circulated by some Buck
man people, and to find out the truth
JudgeRichardson, at the instance Oil.
Van Buskirk OF the Humane society.
had the girl brought before him.
Sheriff Tanner brought her to town.
Saturday, and the examination
showed the young woman to be in
her right mind. There was no eyi-
dence to preveIcruel treatment, and
a great injustice has bee. done to
the parents in the circulation. of such
reports.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-18
Red Men Install.

The new officers OF Winnebago
Tribe, I. 0. R. NJ, were installed
Friday evening. The sachem az
pointed the following. officers:
First Sannop-H W Venners
Second Sannop-Ed Ebert
First Warrior-R Boak
Second Warrior-A + Kosloske
Third Warrior-John Kerrich
Fourth Warrior-Frank Myott
First Brave-R Vining
Second Brave-Fred Marotte
Third Brave-Less Sylvester
Fourth Brave-Pbilip Guerin
Guard of Forest-Martin John
Guard of Wigwam-Geo Emder
Property Man-John Lauerman.
For three months a dispensatior
will be granted and but SIS admis
sion fee will be charged, giving ar
excellent opportunity to join this
great fraternal order.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-18

The paintings to be exhibited next
Sunday evening in the Baptist Church
illustrate Pilgrims fight with Apol-
lyon which is full of interest;als Pill
grim's passage thraugh the Valley
of the Shadow of Death, and his es-
cape from the demons that hunted
him.
The morning sermon will be. Of in.
terest to all christians.
Rev. Stillwell OF St. Paulis expected
to holdmeeting in the Baptist Church
next week and if he comes, everybody
irrespective of denominational diff.
ferences is cordially invited. Further
notice will be given.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-18

Wahpeton Globe: A telegram from
Washington states that Mrs. Alice
Davidson has been appointed post.
mistress of the Wahpeton posto6ce
to fill the unexpired term OF her late
husband. The appointment meets
the general approval and removes
all rivalry for the position at this
time. - -.
Mrs. Davidson will return from
Marshall next Tuesday and be &C.
companied by A. R., Davidson, who
with his wife and daughter, will re-
main here with her for q few weeks,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-18
Baseball in 1901.

The Baseball association met Sun.
day and elected officers as follows:
President-F. E. Cawley.
Secretary-Ernest Merrick.
Manager-G. W. Emder.
Secretary and Captain-Chap. wull-
ing.
Treasurer-Chas. Sylvester.
Umpires-Elias Brown, Ralph Mich
OILS.
Scorer-Fred Hoffman.
Preparations will be made for a
good seasons work. There will be
several changes in the lineup. with
the energetic management, the sea-
son should be successful one.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-18

The Little Falls people who went
to California send back favorable re-
ports. G. D. Boom is employed in a
flour mill at Sacramento, where his
son Archie is also working. Ernest
Pierce is foreman in a vineyard ,Chas
Smith and son have both found good
positions, and the others who Left
about the same time report them
selves satisfied so far.