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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
An Electric Meter.

A new type of electricity meter be-
longs to the class in which chemical
reactions are called into play. Two
zinc electrodes of equal weight are
suspended from scale beam, each in
cell containing zinc sulphate solu-
ton. BY a suitable shunt small but
definite proportion of the current to be
measured is sent through this APP
paratus so that while one electrode
dissolves away, the other increases in
weight This causes the scale beam to
tip, and, when a certain definite dif.
ference in weight is reached, to let
one tooth of wheel belonging to a
small train of clock-work pass, at the
same time throwing a switch which re-
verses the current flowing through the
instrument. This reversal causes the
scale beam in time to tip the other
way and the clockwork to move on
by another tooth. Upon the elockwork
are mounted the usual dials, such as
are found on the familiar gas meter,
which register the number of excur-
sions of the scale beam. AS these
may be made to correspond each 30 a
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
Foreign.

A German expedition inflicted i'm
mense loss upon the Chinese troops.
Nine robbers caught in the Ameri-
can quarter in Pekin were beheaded.
Germany asked Great Britain to pay
$4,000 to Germans expelled from the
Transvaal.
Lady Sybil Cuffe was married in
London to w. Byard Cutting, Jr. of
the American embassy.
An Arab revolt in Algeria is feared
by France. Another army corps may
be sent to the scene of the recent up
rising.
Siam has appointed an American
F. Holds-a member of the interna-
tional court of arbitration at The
Hague.
Results of new understanding with
Russia are announced in Paris. France
is to assist the car in placing a new
loan. Italy is in the deal.
The report of the indemnity COM
mittee of the foreign ministers named
S273, 100000 as the indemnity China is
to pay as a result of the boxer upris
ing. America and England are op-
posed to the amount.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
GHOST OF THE CAGE.
Explanation of Otherwise lnexplica-
BILE Elevator Accidents.

Explanation of Otherwise lnexplica-
BILE Elevator Accidents.
A Scimitar man ran across party
of Memphis men in the office of the
Arlington, and they were talking about
elevator accidents. In the party was
Engineer Ed Cheatham of the city en-
gineer's corps, who said:
Every year there are hundreds of
elevator accidents, and very few of
them are from the breaking of cables
or brakes. The majority of the
cases on record can be traced to this
one fact: The victim stepped into
the shaft. Now, why on earth would
sane man do such a thing? Why, he
simply thought he saw the elevator
car in it's accustomed place, and when
he stepped on what he thought was
solid floor he went to his death. The
first of these remarkable elevator ac-
cidents that was ever noticed came to
light in the mining regions of Color
ado. Years ago l was out in that Sec
ton of the country engineering for
different companies, and, in regard to
these accidents, speak from what l
actually saw. The first accident of
this kind l ever heard of was in one
of the deep silver mines of Leadville,
Colo.
zone of the oldest men in the en-
ploy of the company, man who had
been following mining for half his
life, and knew this mine as he knew
the streets of Leadville, ran car of
ore over the edge of the shaft on the
third level, and was dragged down to
the bottom with it. He was mortarly
injured, but before he died he told
the doctor that he saw the cage at
the shaft.
"Since that time there have been
any number of accidents of a like ma
ture in the mines out west. Some
times the victims were all killed at
once, but those who survived always
swore that they saw the cage.
have talked to old miners, and they
say they dread nothing more than the
ghost of the cage. They say that it
comes to men who have worked all
their lives in the mines In fact, the
longer a man has worked in a deep
mine the more apt he is to see the
ghost of the cage
$50, taking it altogether, firmly be-
lieve that those who lose their lives
by stepping into open elevator shafts
really see the elevator car. 1t is one
of the most fatal optical illusions in
the world but such it must be. The
victim, has become accustomed to see
ing the cage at he shaft when he
needs it. and the picture of ii is fixed
on his brain. When the fatal step is
taken that sends him to death he real
ly sees 1.-THE ghost of the cage
Memphis Scimitar.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
Not Entirely Alone,

AS he entered the car he saw at \
glance that there was one seat with 4
young lady in 1t. and he marched
straight down the aisle, deposited his
overcoat, sat down ana Familiarity
observed:
Il entirely forgot to ask your per-
mission"
That's of no consequence" she re.
piled.
Thanks Just arrived In the city.
/ presume. he ventured to remark. as
he glanced at the bundles and grips
on the floor nearby.
Not exactly"
You're all alone. eh?"
Almost, but not quite. Ny hus.
band is the conductor on this car, and
the motorman is my cousin, and my
father and a brother are in the seat
back of us"
Aw. Awl l see" gasped the man.
and the floor Of the car suddenly
became Sc, Fed-hot that he lit out with.
out another word-Salt Lake Herald.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
THE LARGEST PLANK.
Enormous Dimensions of Slab of Red.
wood From California.

Enormous Dimensions OF Slab or Heo.
wood From California.
Seventeen feet long by six feet wide
and two inches thick were the dimen-
sions of the largest perfect plank.
This phenomenal plank of redwood
was cut from one of the famous Cali
fornian giant trees. Its most remark
able feature is its absolute perfectness
and it's immense size, combination
exceptionally rare in the wood trade.
While there may have been as large
pieces of redwood, they were not with
out imperfections, or were made up of
sectional pieces to represent one, and
this is claimed to be the biggest per-
feet solid plank in the world. The
plank was produced at one of the larg-
est saw mills in California. 1t is diff
ficult task to secure slice of wood of
such size perfect in every detail. An
experienced woodsman had to pros
pect for miles of forest for suitably
large and adaptable tree at least fif-
teen feet in diameter.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Insular Affairs.


, Gen. Cables, the Filipino dictator,
narrowly escaped capture.
Thirty Filipino women made applica-
ton for the government positions.
Capt. Newton of West superior ma
terially aided in the capture Of Aguin-
aldo.
Filipino insurgents are surrender
ing by hundreds in all parts of the
island.
Commander Adolph Mark has ar
rived at Manila and will take up his
duties as captain of the port.
General George w. Davis will sue
coed General Ludlow at Manila, whose
illness compels him to return home.
The president has promised the Gu
bans to negotiate reciprocity treaty,
Int the sugar. tobacco and fruit in
terests may prevent it's ratification.
ADMIRAL Dewey celebrated his Man
lila bay victory by raising flag over
his house. He was given dinner by
officers who participated in the battle.
General Tinio and his entire Filipino
command surrendered to Americans.
The Pacification of northern Luzon
Is completed General Baldomero and
Colonel Aguinaldo, cousins of the In.
surgent leader, lay down their arms
also.
The fire which broke out on the pier
at San Juan de Porto Rico destroyed
that structure and its entire contents.
The total loss is estimated at about
100000. The pier cost 100000.
Eight thousand sacks of sugar were
awaiting ships due yesterday.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
Sharkey Bests Russell.

Denver, May 4.-"Sailor'' Tom
Sharkey put out big Ferd" Russell,
the California heavyweight, in the
fourth round of what was scheduled 70
be ten-round contest before the Cob
RADIO Athletic association last night. 1t
was characterized by rough and tumble
tactics engaged in by both, science
playing but little part There was
much clinching and rough work
throughout.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
YaIe's Strong Man Dies.

Springfield, H., May 4.-Bluford
Wilson, Jr., eldest son of Major Blu
ford Wilson of Springfield, former So
licitor of the treasury, died of typhoid
fever at New Haven, Conn, where he
was attending Yale University. Young
Wilson was the leading athlete at
Yale, having held first position in gen.
eral athletics until this spring, when
he was defeated by Chicago man.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09

definite quantity of current passed by
the apparatus, the indications of the
dial give measurement of the total
current. The instrument is especially
interesting as an application of me-
chanical counting methods to the old
chemical method.-New York Sun.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
A HEAVY DlADEM.
The Late Queen Never Wore the Eng
ish Crown but Once.

Queen Victoria never wore the
crown of England except at her coro-
nation in 1888 and when she sat for
her portrait. 1t is the heaviest and
most uncomfortable kind of bonnet
and weighs several pounds. The
crown which for the admiration of the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-05-09
Beloit Wins Track Meet

Chicago, May 4.-Beloit won the
dual track meet from Northwestern
University at Evanston yesterday.
The score was GA to SO in favor of the
badgers
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION.

Industrial education is the great need
of the age. Educate men and women
for the practical duties of life, Book
learning is good and should not be
sighted, but teaching the boys and
girls how to make living is far more
necessary. What the boy and girl Of
today should be taught is how to farm
and cook, how to take care of stock and
keep house, how to do all manner of
things about the house, the garden, the
lot and farm. How to doctor a sick
horse or COW, how to make poor land
productive, how to increase the yield
in corn, wheat, oats and cotton per acre
How to utilize his time and husband
his resources, to be economical and
saving These are the things the boys
and girls should be taught. While pol
ishing the boy and girl for society,
teaching them how to appear easy, nat
ural and at home in all gatherings,
don't forget the day is coming when
they will have to rub up against many
rough places in life, and feel and realize
the need of practical knowledge of
things that go to make up life.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10
A GOOD WORK.

Rev John T. jenkins, pastor of the
Baptist church, read very pleasant
greeting to his church last Sunday
morning, it being the first Sunday of
the third year of his pastorate here.
The paper stated that love and har-
mony had prevailed in the membership
during the past year without external
or internal disturbances. Two great
meetings had been held and the Holy
Spirit had been continually manifest
in all the regular work and services of
souls had been added to the church
which is the largest number of ad-
ditions in any one year in the history
Of the church The financial report
showed about 80 600 expended in vari-
ons ways, which is the largest amount
raised by the church in any year, lex
cept for building purposes)
Two enterprises have been planned
for the future: Cd For increase in
mission contributions (2) A gospel
tent TO seat about 500 people, to be
used principally by laymen in trying to
reach the non church going element in
the city.
Rev. Mr. jenkins has done a good
work in our city He is earnest, re-
sourceful and devotes his entire time
to the one purpose of his life-to teach
the gospel and save souls. He is genial,
courteous and popular, and the future
will record greater amount of good
accomplished by him. He has live,
working church to cooperate with him,
which is great help.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10

Printers Ink for the last week Of the
year offers to business men a number
timely suggestions. For example: eff
you need advertising at all you need it
during the dull spell that follows the
holiday season. Don't think there is
no use in pushing for business. Don't
get an idea that people quit buying
goods with the passing Of Christmas.
The beginning of the new year is very
good time to get new customers started
with you. That your competitors stop
or decrease their advertising immedi-
ately after the holidays is the very best
reason why you should not do so"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10
CLARKE LIBRARY.

At the commencement of the new
yea. l would like to present to the
public few facts concerning this in
stitution, of which Marietta should be
proud and to which the citizens should
extend a liberal patronage. The Libra
ny stands now entirely free from debt.
During the past six months there have
been donated to the Library eighty
odd volumes. all valuable and many of
them new and dealing with important
topics of the day. In addition to this,
there have been found twenty-six
friends of the Library sufficiently in
terested in its welfare to pledge them
selves to give two new books each dur
ing the present year. This means that
one book will be purchased and placed in
the Library each week during the en-
tire year. 1t is the desire of the Board
Of Directors to give the public a good
Library of well-selected books, and to
this end we ask the hearty corporation
of the citizens. Aid US by subscribing
to the Library and so make this pros
Gus New Year to this worthy institu-
ton, Kate S. Vim, Librarian.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10
A OBSTRUCTIVE FIRE.

On Thursday morning last about 80
O'Clock the alarm OF fire was sounded.
The residence of Mrs. A. Reynolds, ST.
was on fire The entire roof was en-
yeloped in blaze when the fire depart
ment arrived and it looked as if the en-
tire building was doomed to destruc-
ton, but the heroic tiremen, nothing
daunted, bravely began to fight the
destroyer, and put on streams of water
and in one hours time they had the fire
out, The second story was burned off,
but the first story was saved, bit in a
badly damaged condition. All the fur
niture in the first story was saved, but
the furniture in the second story was
destroyed. MIR. Frank Reynolds was
sleeping in the second story and was
awakened by cracking noise and he
soon discovered that the building was
in flames He dragged his trunk down
stairs and aroused his mother and sister
and they hurriedly dressed and got out
Mr. Walter Reynolds, asleep III the up
per story, when aroused, soon discov-
cred that the fire originated in the
south side of the building how it start
ed is unknown. The building was two
story of eleven rooms and basement
and was built by DR.. A. Reynolds, ST.,
now deceased and was one of the most
elegant residences in the city, There
was insurance with Dr. Groves to the
amount of $1,000 on the building and
$500 on the furniture.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10
ODD FELLOWS.

In the hall of Cherokee Lodge No s.,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the
following officers were installed for the
ensuing term, each having been unan-
mously elected at previous meeting:
f f. Swalley, Noble Grand H. B. Nc
Clatchey, Vice Grand; A. w. Rankin,
Secretary; J. ?. Cheney. Treasurer !;
G. K. Henderson District Deputy Grand
Master.
S. V. Sanford, Il n e.; Geo d An
l. 5 n q; NJ ID Hodges, r S V CT; C w
Foster, l. S V q; John NJ Nelson. O c.;
Harry Looney, l G.; CE Power, Con-
ductor; Ii e Kile. r IS; w Mosher,
Il 5. Chaplain and Warden deferred.
Cherokee Ledge No. s, l. O. O., is in
a flourishing stage. For the last six
months we have initiated over forty
members, making in all over one hun
dred Odd-Fellows in good standing in
our gem city.
For the benefit of the public, or the
accuser, as our order has been, from it's
birth until the present moment, the
subject of suspicion and attack, | will
add few general remarks
The Order of Odd Fellows is a secret
society of men for fraternal purposes ;
an association of individuals of various
creeds and ideas, whose business it is,
not only to alleviate each others trou-
BILE in cases of necessity, but to cement
themselves in the unity of Friendship,
Love ond Truth thus, it is not a mere
pecuniary advantage, as many unfor-
tunately understand it to be; its doc
trne is, that in all the circumstances
of life in which a brother may be plac-
ed he is to receive the aid, the counsel
or the protection of his fellow-members.
not as favor merely but as a right.
What a grand century it has been in
the worlds history No where in
written history can be found anything
for the benefit of men, for the allevia-
tion of distress, the care of the sick,
the widow and orphans, to compare
with the great order of Odd Fellows
the largest secret society in the world
At the beginning of 1900 there we're
more than one million members en-.
rolled in our army of Odd Fellows.
There was expended in relief during
the year 1899 in over one hundred and
twenty thousand homes, three million
six hundred and ninety thousand
four hundred ard eighty-eight dollars
and thirty-two cents.
Just for moment ponder over these
concluding remarks.
Only little more than three-quar-
ters of century old is the American
order, and yet just think of the expen-
diture in one year of such sum as
50 ,695, 4SS 80 for the relief of the sick
and distressed men and women, de-
pendent orphans, burial of dead, and
other benefactions while probably next
door to you you know nothing of it..
Who is it can compute or comprehend
the sum of good the distribution of
this immense sum of money has done
for the needy, the tears it has dried
the JOY it has brought to bleeding
hearts? And yet the work goes on,
and will go on until the throes of ma
ture shall submerge in chaos this good
old earth. In eternity, perhaps, when
the scroll of the records of the good
men have done in life, faint compre-
hension of the work of Odd Fellowship
may be had, but not before.
HOMER Il. MoCLAToHEY,
Retiring Secretary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10

There may be some truth in the say
ing that mans physical nature
changes every seven years, but that
does not seem to apply to his mental
makeup, for there are scores of people
whose ideas haven't undergone a
change in seventeen years. They are
as Interchangeable as the laws of natrue.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10
II ODNIIIG
SacqueS
IN a great va
and material
Are You Dressed?
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Are you dressed, OF merely
covered ? Some Clothing
will dress and cover, too.
We have that kind, so come
and let us fix you up for the
cold weather, which is sure
to come. We believe that
we have the best stock we
have ever shown YOU. =. =.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10
LEGO BROTHERS.
. Winter Dress Goods

Are suggested by the nipping
air. Fall will almost i'm
perceptibly merge into win
ter, and preparations for
seasonable clothing are in
order. You want them. We
have them for you. Come
and let us show them to you.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1901-01-10

Widows often succeed in lead
ing bachelors to the altar; they
have been there before and know
the wayl
The daily sentinel., 1901-08-17

Such trifling combinations to harass
public benefits are the straws which
make the people antagonistic to
corporate policy. The management
Of both these companies should
have leather tag attached to their
diplomas of merit. AS community
builders, results might be reached
in a thousand years through such
a pusillanimous policy.
The daily sentinel., 1901-08-17

For ten years the Rio Grande
and Wells-Fargo Express comPa-
nies have extended the courtesles
Of their companies to the Peach
Day executive committee. The
courtesy has been used in sending
complimentary boxes OF peaches to
Colorado editors. This year Sec
retary Walpole prepared a list OF
editors to whom fruit was to be
sent, and when applying for trans
portation for same was turned
down. This is about as small a
piece of work as can be figured out
to lay at the doors of these two
companies. Both of them are
growing fat from express shipments
of fruit from Grand valley orchards.
1t is narrow, niggardly, small
calibered policy which should be
returned against the companies
with interest. The orders for no
courtesies, Of course, came from
headquarters, and the local repre-
sentative. are not to blame. Not
withstanding the niggardly policy
the fruit will be sent to the Colora>
do editors, express charges paid
The daily sentinel., 1901-08-17
Corbett-Dixon Contest.

Denver, Aug 16.-Young Corbett, OF
Denver, was given the decision At the
Dixon, ex-featherweight champion, at
Coliseum hall here tonight.
While Corbett was the aggressor at all
times. Dixon punished him severely, and
from the fifth round to the finish, Cor.
belts face was bathed in blood.
Dixon showed something OF his old
time form when it came to blocking, but
he fought defensive battle all through.
He was willing to mix with his sturdy
opponent. however, and nearly always
broke euep with him at infiRhting.
The daily sentinel., 1901-08-17

The building OF the contemplated
Grand Mesa carriage road would
open summer resort near this
city, unequaled by any natural
mountain resort in Colorado. 1t
would bring the Grand Mesa with
in a short days drive Of Grand
Junction. Of its climate, its natural
scenery, its lakes, its fishing, much
has been written, but nothing ever
said or written can begin to tell OF
the unequaled beauty and grandeur
Of scenery on the Grand Mesa.
The Grand Mesa belongs naturally
to Grand Junction as a resort. Its
frowning front stands as an eternal
sentinel over the valley. With the
natural increase in population this
city is bound to have in the next
few years, it is imperative that
steps be taken to provide the resort
now proposed. If the hopes of the
projectors Of this resort find truition
the people Of this city will not have
The daily sentinel., 1901-08-17

In the minds OF few soreheads,
who are generally being pushed by
the passing procession, The Sens
tinel stands convicted of attempting
to advance the city's interests.
The daily sentinel., 1901-08-17

to seek recreation and comfort in
other Colorado resorts, but Will
have the most beautiful one In
Western America, right at their
doors.
The daily sentinel., 1901-08-17

Wanted-Girl TO act ~ cash girl in
restaurant. Address W. H. Ellis. gen.
eral delivery, where he can call for inter
view.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-12-21
CONGRESS-.
Resolution rendering Thanks of
CONErcss to ScIllcy Il Introduced.

Resolution rendering Thanks of
ConErcss to Schley IL Introduced.
Washington, Dec. 17.-An echo of the
verdict Of the court of inquiry in the
case of Rear Admiral Schley was heard
in the senate yesterday when Mr..
Jones of Arkansas introduced resolu-
tion extending the thanks Of congress
and of the American people to Admiral
Schley and the officers and men under
his command during the battle of July
8, 1898, off the harbor of Santiago,
Cuba. In submitting the resolution
MI Jones made no statement and it
was referred without comment to the
committee on naval affairs.
A resolution heretofore offered by
Mr.. Vest of Missouri instructing the
committee on judiciary to inquired into
the subject of anarchy and to report
to the senate by bill or otherwise
constitutional method congress may
legislate for the suppression of anarchy
and for the control of anarchists was
adopted. Little business except that
Of routine character was transacted
in open session, the senate devoting
tho greater part of the day to consider
alton of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty in
executive session.