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Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
Fennsylvnnin Weasels.

Possibly few who read Of "klngs'
robes Of royal ermine" appreciate that
the rightful and first pOssessOrs Of the
beauteous coat is sometimes deniZen
of the Keystone State 1t may be that
some subtle force suggested to turn
coat munarchs TO choose the pelt Of this
animal i'r their own. In fact, during
the greater portion Of the year the er
mine is a plain egg sucking weasel. AS
winter comes on he assumes white
coat, with a black tipped tail.
Putolus noveboracensis. as the scien-
list calls the weasel or ermine. ranges
from North Carolina away up into Can
ada. 1t is rare. however, to take er-
mine or white coated weasels in Penn
sylvania, although two specimens have
Just been received at the Academy of
Natural Sciences from Sullivan county
In fact, south of Pennsylvania the wea-
sci never changes color in winter, and
this fact GOES far to substantiate the
theory Of protective cOlOratiOn. Thus
when snow covers the ground the white
ermine becomes nearly invisible. while
in his weasel's guiSe during the sum-
mer he Is not nearly so conspicuous as
he would be did he wear his white coat
all the year round
Another interesting fact is that while
the animals that live in the north al
wcvs change color those in the south do
-, >, :.
mo-. the reason being that their white
color would not protect. but destroy.
them. as there is almost no snow in the
south.-Philadelphia Record.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
She Relieved

Hester-l hope you don't believe what
Fred Saunders says. He has been in
love with every girl in town. first and
last.
Bertha-That's why value his judg-
ment. you know. A man Of his expert.
ence may be trusted to know a good
thing when he sees it.-Doston Tran
kcriNt
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
Quite Willing to Migrate.

A traveller passing through a fever in
fected locality said to an Irish resi-
dent:
pat. I'm surprised that you stay In
a place where people die so thick and
fast"
Faith" rejoined Pat. IF you'll be
afther tellin me av place where pay
pie niver die O:'ll move there tomorry
an end me days."-Chicago News.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
Busy Days,

II suppose the demands on the time
Of a successful financier are very
great
'They are" answered the highly
prosperous citizen. II am kept SO much
occupied telling young men how to sue
coed in life that scarcely get an op-
portunity to attend to my regular busi-
ness. "-Wastington Star.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27

The immortal Shakespeare is said to
have worn earrings, and Charles is
reputcd to have been the owner of
magnificent pair of pearl earrings
which he bequeathed to his daughter
the day before he was executed.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27

Jinks-But ! thought you were keep
ing swell restaurant down town.
Winks-So am. but wouldn't keep
it long If ate there. It's too eXpen-
ive.-PhilaGelphia Press.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27

book on rhetoric is considered stand
ard work. In 1893 the university con-
ferred on him the degree of doctor Of
letters. Mr.. Wheeler has travelled
much. especially in out of the way
corners Of the world. He is now resi-
dent Of New York.
Mr.. Wheeler's fame as a poet is
great and growing. One critic recent
ly called him 1.-THE Stephen Phillips Of
America"
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
The Grand Medicine Man

The ceremony Of the Grand Medicine
IS an elaborate ritual. covering several
days. the endless number of gods and
spirits being called upon to minister to
the sick man and to lcngthen his life.
The several degrees Of the Grand Med.
icina teach the use Of lamentations. Of
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
Not Needed.

He was obviously anxious, and she
seemed almost willing.
II shall refer you to papa" said ahe.
with becoming blush. before giving
you final answer.
But | am perfectly willing to take
you without any reference" said he
magnanimously.-l News.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
Lions md Tigers.

There is nothing odd or peculiar bout
the sleep of the lions and tigers. In
captivity they show the same indiffer-
the junglrs and by day or night will
slumbcr through an unusual tumut.
unmindful or UNCONSCIOUS of the noise.
Their sleep is commonly heavy and
peaceful.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27

Briggs-The Dudleys seem to think .
great deal of their dog.
Griggs-Naturally; he IL something
they never quarrel about. as they do
their children. When the dog exhibits
some bad trait. neither can declare
that he took It from the other.-Bostou
Transcript.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
A Puzzler.

Lady Passenger-Do you know. cap
tain. have never been able to under
stand how you find your way across
the ocean?
Captain-Why. by the compass. The
needle always points to the north.
Lady Passenger-Yes, know, but
supposing you want to go south?-Glas-
gov Times.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
The Same Old Crv.

Il wonder what Eve said when she
found she had to leave the garden of
Eden" said Mr.. Grumpin's wife.
ut was just about what all women
say when they are starting on a jour.
ney. She complained that she didn't
nave thing to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Star,
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
No POaAilility.

"Are you never afraid. Uncle Ras-
tus." asked one of the scoffers, "of fall
ing from grace?"
"Cunnel." replied Uncle Rastus. 'how
kin pusson fall FIN de bedrockY'-
Chicago Tribune.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27

Wanted Her to Have the Best.
Nell-Rather conceited. isn't be?
BELLE should say. He said the best
was none too good for me. and then he
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27

Toe Rich Fer HIN.
Jinks Injecting Winks In light lunch
eafe)-Hello! What are you doing here7
- Winka-Getfin9 my lunch, Of course.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
STOCK BRANDS.

One cut, with brand engraved on same. one
col rs w
Each additional cut with brand, same owner
hS JSshi OU
Each additional brand in straight letters OF
/
Each additional brand or character, or con.
lectcd letters, requiring engraved block. 49,. OC
Each brand giving location on brand on ami.
nal, or ear marks, or both, one year. .... OC
All descriptive matter in addition to name OF
Company, address. range and brands, extra.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-06-27
WILLIAM CHERRY.

Other brands-Horses same
as small cut on right shoulder
Cattle brand same as small cut
on both shoulders.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

Carnegie's idea. to found here with his mu-
nificent endowment a postgraduate uni
versity which. drawing its students from
all quarters of the country and from the
graduates of all the great universities or
colleges, shall give to them the very best
of trainings and the widest opportunities
for original research, to maintain the high
est conceivable standard of scholarship and
to produce an alumnus second to none In
the world for completeness Of his prepara-
tion for any line of work.
The demand for highly trained specialists,
for progressive scientists with the inclina-
tion and the equipment for the profoundest
researches, for Investigators in all the
problems of the complex modern life is
more insistent than ever before. The. uni
versities are able to supply that demand in
some measure, but not fully. There is ur-
gent need of a central finishing school, SO
to speak The ideal place for such an In
stitution is Enthusiastically Washington, and
1t may be discovered upon thorough ex-
animation that the ideal method of gaining
the end sought Is through some such en-
terprise as this latest project of Mr.. Car
negie. There is a sufficient precedent for
the acceptance and administration of the
Gift In the case of the Smithsonian Institu-
t1on. There is an ample disposition on the
part of the leading educators to coop
crate with the project. This is perhaps the
psychological moment for the princely do
nation Of ten millions for higher education
at the national capitaI-l
Evening star., 1901-12-10
The Carnegie Endowment.

Andrew Carnegie's proposed gift of S10,-
o00,0oo TO the government for the purpose
of establishing an institution for higher
education in this city follows the line of
his own course of philanthropy and of the
natural development of affairs at this capi-
tai. Washington is rapidly becoming, as is
natural and proper. an educational center
Here, With other prosperous and valuable
institutions, three universities are main
tanned by leading religious denomina tions.
already large and assured of steady
growth. Here also Is the nucleus, in the
government scientific institutions, for a
great post graduate university for the ad-
vancement of learning. The situation was
never more propitious for the development
of a great educational institution through
the utilization of the public agencies and
the conserving influences of the govern
mental forces.
Mr. Carnegie's gift comes at an oppor-
tune time For a long series of years the
question of a national university has been
discussed. on the basis OF George Washing
TONS original endowment for the purpose
OF establishing such a great federal school
mere Ihe drift of opinion has been stead
hy- ADVERSE TO the creation at the capital
or an institution specifically dominated by
the government for the education of the
youth of the country in the fundaments of
knowledge. The chief purposes of ele-
mentary. collegiate and university educa.
tion have been well served by the great in.
stitutions which have grown to giant
strength and vast usefulness In various
portions of the country. But this growth
has not checked the belief that this city
affords an Increasingly excellent chance fol-
n work. IN siInDlep1ent that of all the M he,
universities. sufficiently under the control
of the government to insure the fullest pos
sible utilization of the public treasures here
located.
As 1t is at present understood. this is Mr.
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Open the Library Sunday.

Librarian Putnam renews in this year. s
report his previous recommendation for the
Sunday opening of the Library of Congress-
Provision for such opening was included
in the appropriation bill last session, but
failed in conference. largely, the librarian
now expresses the belief, in consequence OF
a misunderstanding of the proposition He
points out that by the expenditure of only
$4,000 a year the vast resources and the
rare attractions of the library may be
and visitors who have no other opportun-
lying so near at hand
Sunday opening would effectively supple
ment the night opening which has so
markedly justified itself. The thousands
who have been accommodated by the lat
ter step represent a positive gain in
intelligence and culture There are large
numbers who cannot get to the library even
at night. or at best can find time to visit
the treasure house for only an hour or per-
haps two after dinner. To these the OPEN
ing on Sunday would prove an inestimabIe
boon, without infringing on the rights OF
others. The librarian proposes that the
force for this purpose be paid out of the
special appropriation, so that no hardship
will be imposed upon his assistants in the
conduct of the Sunday opening. Every
consideration of progress and generosity to
the people commands this departure, while
it is opposed by only the narrow spirit
which has in the past been forced success
siyely to retreat from opposition to other
broad, wholesome enterprises of the same
nature.
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Mr.. Croker's Indiana Trim.

The announcement that Richard Croker Is
to spend a few weeks at Hoosier spa
gives rise to some interesting rumors There
are those who doubt whether Mr.. Croker's
condition really calls for the change. Which
Is to charge of course that Mr.. Croker is
not travelling for his health. The incredu-
ious see bit of politics In the trip, and
are expecting the Tammany boss to hold
some conferences during his stay with po-
hucai leaders from several OF the middle
states AS Indiana Is the home OF Thomas
Taggart, that gentlemans name figures
prominently in the speculation. The vision
of Mr.. Croker and Mr. Taggart with their
heads together figuring on a winning demo-
cratic ticket for 1904, is instantly contured
up.
These rumors may do Mr. Croker In.
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Ratifx the Canal Treaty.

The Hay-Pauncefote treaty Is now before
the Senate. with a favorable report from
the committee on foreign relations. Its
friends, in the Senate and out. are hoping
for ratification at a very early day. There
Is no good reason for delay. The instru-
ment as 1t stands has been negotiated with
care. and after Informal conferences with
both democratic and republican senator's
When the former treaty failed, the neces-
sity was recognized Of profiting by the OBJ
jections urged to it. The Senate had not
liked the treaty as originally drafted, and
the British government had not liked the
treaty as the Senate had amended it.
There were two sides to the question, and
both had to be considered. Both have been
considered, and the result Is the new
treaty. 1t is, upon the whole, a good piece
of work. and it deserves the Senate's
prompt approval.
Let 1t be admitted that 1t is not a per-
feet piece of work. That Is to say, here
and there touch might be added strength
ening the proposition of complete American
control. But 1t is great advance over the
former treaty, In that % it abrogates the
old Clayton-Bulwer convention-for so long
source Of irritation between England and
America, and an obstruction instead of a
help to canal building; (2) it eliminates en-
tirely the question of European approval
of American control of the canal, and 90 it
empowers us to police the waterway in a
manner to insure our overwhelming inter-
ests there at all times. Certainly the in
strument which accomplishes these things
Is all that We should ask before beginning
to turn up the earth on the isthmus.
The use of the canal in times of peace is
very simple proposition. AS an American
investment We shall want it to be profit
able, and it will be to our profit to attract
all the tonnage for it possible. In the Ian
guage of the bargain counter, we shall
strive to please. We shall ask the shippers
bound with heavy cargoes for the other
side of the world to examine the advan-
tages of our route before sailing elsewhere
The use of the canal in times of war, while
proposition except the United States
may be a party to the war. In that event
and we should not hesitate to avow tit
would in the very nature of things be
little risky for our enemy to undertake to
pass his battle ships from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, or vice versa, through our
neutral water. For, after conventions
have been signed and constructions agreed
upon, everyday human nature must still
be reckoned with. And human nature
would make such journey for the enemy
perilous. We should probably, in replying
to his request for safe passage through the
canal. quote Rastus at the cake walk,
Don't shove, Mr.. Johnson! Don't shovel"
Evening star., 1901-12-10
As Others See Us.
From the Puenos Ayres Herald.

From the PuenOs Ayres Herald.
We are not among those who think that
the United States proposes to act the part
Of Don Quixote among nations and will
seek the glory of others without regard to
self interests. In the course of time it's
borders may be extended still further south.
but the limits of all possible good or SEN
sible ambition would be the Isthmus Of
Panama. America will watch European
complications on the American continent
and will protect it's interests. but so far as
American countries live in peace or under
such conditions as will not threaten COM
plications with Europe the United States
will not interfere, except to try and con-
solidate the American family Of nations.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

justice. but they tally with others which
for some time have. been current here In
Washington. .'ReofE Eahization be blowed!''
is the way that matter is disposed of when
ever the plight of the democratic party is
mentioned now. 'The only thing to do is
to go back to the old combination. We
have twice won with that, and we can win
again with it. The south is again prac-
tically solid. Only West Virginia of the
old alignment is now in doubt. Kentucky
has been redeemed. German with his new
election law can probably carry Maryland,
and the republican row in Delaware will
give us that state. We have therefore only
to get New York, Indiana and New Jersey
into shape once more. and gather in a few
votes out west. to win the day.
: Such Is the forecast for 1904 from thor
oughly representative democratic source
But there Is much to be done before New
York, Indiana and New Jersey are again
to be relied on for democratic electoral
support. All three states are in the re-
publican column now, and are represented
in the Senate by six republican votes. All
three have republican governors and repub-
lican majorities in the legislatures. And
this of course is to be attributed largely to
Bryanism. supplemented in New York by
Tammany's foul and criminal record.
1t is not too soon, therefore, although the
next presidential election is three years off,
for party managers like Mr.. Croker and
Mr.. Taggart to be taking stock of both
their difficulties and advantages, and try
ing to strike balance. Mr.. Bryan, in a
way, Is still to be reckoned with The party
as yet Is without an issue. 1t has some
very strong men, but the strongest Of them
are not just now in favor. Is the only hope
the old arrangement? Is there another
President In the alliance of the solid south
with Tammany Hall, the ticket to be named
solely with regard to it's strength in New
York and Indiana?
Evening star., 1901-12-10
G as.
From the New York Tribune

Almost every day the newspapers contain
accounts Of loss of life from suffocation by
gas. The number Of such fatalities is much
larger in proportion to population than 1t
was score of years or even a dozen years
ago. Are citizens more careless than for
merly, or is 1t that the quality of gas
which the companies are now furnishing Is
somewhat more lethal than 1t was in the
eighties and nineties Of the nineteenth CEN
tury?
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Question of the Hour.

VuCHlIOn O1 inc HOUR
Howdy, Mistah Congressman,
What you gwineter do?
Gwinter to take de price O. coal
An cut it right in two?
Gwinter staht a 'possum farm
An pass de titles free?
Gwinter make de white folks stop
Dis ragtime out O. key?
Votes is gittin' mighty cheap,
AS you, mebbe, know
Is you gwinter raise de price
An give us all a show?
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Chilly,
It an engagement ring?"

SIS it an engagement ring?
NO" answered the ofttimes summer
girl. ut is a souvenir.
But you say you don't remember who
gave it to you.'
THAT is true But it may be considered
an effective souvenir. none the less I have
no doubt the donor often recalls what it
cost and remembers me-"
Evening star., 1901-12-10
SHOOTING STARS,
One Method

Il don't see what you all has to git so
proud about said Miss Sadie Cottonball.
"Cohse you doesn'," answered Miss Miami
Brown. us been studyin' de. white folks.
What you wants to do is jes' put on de airs
yohse'f an let de yuthuh folks do de guess
in bout whut de reason is"
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Moral Influence

Now little Willie's very good:
AS good as he can be.
It's partly due to conscience
And partly Christmas tree.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

1t has been suggested that patents be
issued for new varieties of horticultural
products There seems to be a disposition
70 pile enough work on the shoulders of
Secretary Wilson without inviting compli-
cations with other departments.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

Liliuokaiani will hardly forget herself so
far as to ask President Roosevelt to ex-
press his views on her fitness for the posi-
ton of queen.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

The jurors in the Bonine case are en-
Titled to great deal of sympathy for hav-
ing to be stared at by the crowds who
seem to regard the court room as one of
the sights Of Washington.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

The ordinary citizen who balks at being
measured for a suit of clothes will SYM
pathize with King Edward in the elaborate
ceremonies attending so simple matter as
the adjustment Of his crown
Evening star., 1901-12-10
A Practical Confederation.

This man is all right on the stump"
said the political manager.
II know he's all right on the stump" an
swered Senator Sorghum, but how is he
at the cash register?"
Evening star., 1901-12-10

The statesman who undertakes to en-
body his ideas in literature is slightly dis
appointed when he sees the preference
which Christmas shoppers evince for somc-
thing else
Evening star., 1901-12-10

Mr.. Tillman and Mr.. McLaurin can prob
ably be depended on to throw the Senate
into several sudden attacks Of executive
session before the winter is over.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

The presence of Congress enables Wash
ington to offer a national affinity for other
great intellectual aggregations such as Mr.
Carnegies university would invite.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

The coronation will make 1t necessary for
Alfred Austin to submit himself once more
as a doormat for the literary reviewers.
Evening star., 1901-12-10
A Guarded Reply.

80 you are on an automobile trip!' said
the friend. Where are you going now?"
81 couldn't say for certain" answered
Mrs. Cayenne, whether it is home or the
emergency hospital
Evening star., 1901-12-10

General Funston Is in some doubt as to
which is the more dangerous.war in the
Philippines or politics in Kansas
Evening star., 1901-12-10

Europe will still have the best Of 1t when
anarchists are barred. Our millionaires
will continue to go over there.
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Cast on Classic Arms,
the Providence Telegram.

China shows disposition to at least keep
just behind the band-wagon of Civilization.
Following closely on the British army order
abolishing the sword and lance as weapons.
comes the official edict from China that the
bow and arrow viii be superseded by the
rrl1la
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Not So Big.

From the Spokane Spokesman Review.
The new congressman will realize that
they are not SO large and important in
Washington as they were back in their
"deestricts.'
Evening star., 1901-12-10

Aguinaldo has had at least the self-re-
straint to refrain from claiming that he
was knocked out by chance blow.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

If this Congress gets through with all the
important business laid out for it, It will
claim the worlds record for an time.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

Andrew Carnegie persists in his efforts to
make the old-fashioned Santa Claus resign
his claims to prestige.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

One way would be to put the anarchists
on an island, give them plenty of arms and
ammunition and let them see how far they
could profit by the example of the Kilkenny
Evening star., 1901-12-10

Speaker Henderson has managed to get
along thus far without being publicly al
luded to as a czar
Evening star., 1901-12-10

AS usual there were a number of lambs
acting as buffers when the price of copper
dropped.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

There is a strong possibility that the
Panama canal will remain on the bargain
counter indefinitely
Evening star., 1901-12-10

Congress has about cleared away the bou-
quets and will presently get down to busi-
ma
Evening star., 1901-12-10
Extremes.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.

The congressional restaurant and the
Congressional Record represent the wet and
dry sides Of the legislative gathering.
Evening star., 1901-12-10

UIn order to aNoiC: delays on ac-
count of personal ab-ence. letters 10
THE STAR should aof be addressed
to any individual. connected with tne
Office but simply to TBh, STAR. or TO
the Editorfafs or sIzss;s -Dc-s DEPART
mentS, according TO tenor or purpose