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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
QUEER MATHEMAT,
IS USED N sCHKly
NGEQRPROUIScE

averages four mills to q ton mile, %
that the total revenue from the freight
business for that year amounted to.
100000. The expense 'is to be meas
ured BY q unit which is called the
train mile In this instance 1t is the
freight train mile. The immediate
cost Of running i freight train a mile
can be computed readily, and 1t In
cludes: Cost Of fuel for the locomo-
tive, and the wages Of an engineer, q
fireman, q conductor, a couple Of brake
men and a hagman. The number Of
cars may be anything you please 80
far as these expenses are concerned. for
it will not affect them much. In the
present a s say that the average
trainload was 400 tons. a large, but.
a sound figure. Therefore the number
OF train miles that had to be run to
earn the 100000 was 125.oo0. Train
mile cost was reckened at Is cents.
Therefore we have: Expenses, 500, $50;
profit, $1O6. $50. Not the actual profit,
to be sure, but we set on better by
keeping, the geese separate from the
hens, and the figulresss have their; use.
Take the compahy's report for the
following year, 1900, The same work
was done, let us say, $4,000, 900 ton
miles. The average trainload, how
ever, was 500 tons. No wonder the
road found itself with more money
to divide than IT had in the year 1899.
Fol, by increasing the trainload the
number Of train miles was lessened.
and train expenses were inevitably re-
duced to the tune of nearly $4,000.
The gross revenue remained, Of course
the same. The figures are disgrace
fully rough, but they tell the truth.
They shout it through q megaphone.
The way to make money is to Increase
the ~trainload. "A well-known technical
writer In Wall Street calls this -.the
touchstone Of successful or economical
railroading.' To saw train miles is
to save money drop by drop. to save It
with q sure promise Of drops enough
in all to make an ocean.-New York
Press
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
LAYINa rHE rABLE.

When setting a table for a meal,
whether it is to be plain or elaborate,
lay the knives forks and spoons In the
order required by the courses. Set
the first ten-inch plate. called the SER
vice plate. one fork at the left hand.
For q dinner which is to include, say,
oysters. consomme. meat, salad and
dessert. lay an oyster fork farthest
from the plate. then a soup spoon.
knife, fork and coffee spoon. II the
dessert is sherbet or jelly. lay each
one On the plate on which the last
course is served.-Good Housekeeping.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03

menced to translate into English some
specimens of eastern oaths which he
had heard a Calcutta merchants SER
want use to a missionary's servant. The
men sidled from him as If he had a
plague, and at the next station sought
another compartment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Widows and Daughters
of Men Who
Fought for
~ Independence

a shirt waist?" asked Judge Tally Of
MI. Taylor. THAT is a shirt waist" re-
Piled Mr.. Taylor. Judge Tally made no
further inquiry or ruling and his ac-I
ton was taken TO mean. that shirt
waists would be admitted as eminently
proper attire In, tharcoprt room when
the temperature was 100 degrees or
over.-st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
sub.t.noe sinilar "a Rubb.,

suubs,t.nes similar to Rubber.
M. COT Of Paris has discovered that
a substance similar to rubber may be
obtained from the Japanese spindle
tree. The announcement was made to
the Academic des Sciences. !,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
vast. Paper Combustion.

Most of the paper now used is made
from wood and other vegetable fibres.
which are chemically not very different
from the matrials OF which a hay
rick is composed. Consequently If
paper is stacked damp, heating is like,
ly to take place, just as 1t does with
prematurely stacked hay, and at any
time flames may burst out as the re-
suit of spontaneous combustion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
With ecru lace appliqued on. Deep
shade of violet ribbon.
COOKING SCHOOL

Potatoes Q 10 .Pereline.
Slice one onion and brown in one
ounce Of butter, then add mi pint OF
potato dice boiled in sailed water for
fifteen minutes. When well stirred to-
g.ether without bruising, add enough
milk to moisten, a dash of salt and
pepper, and after simmering five min.
utes serve. #
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
Cucumbsr SALAD.

Peel three cucumbers, cut them
lengthwise. scoop out the centers, leav.
ing them about half an inch thick
place these boats In ice water. Reject
most Of the seeds from the remainder
Of the cauucuimbers and mix with water
cress. celery dice. chopped -chives and
a few capers. Add a white mayonnaise
to the mixture and fill the boats
which have been wiped dry; put one
on each plate and sprinkle with
minced parsley. White mayonnaise il
made with lemon juice instead OF
vinegar, and then before being used is
made very delicate by having a table
spoonful or SO Of whipped cream added
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
VELVET BRACELETS WORN,

VELVET BRACELETS WORN. B.
Fifty years ago the bellies of Paris
used to wear coQuetttshlya black velvet
bracelet, and no one who did not pos
sess q could be considered fashion
able. The ultra-fashionable Of the
present day have revived the style.
The up-to-date bracelet, however. is
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03
HaAx1Ha rHE YoUna Ladies'

9 year, NOT Q 2
ago came to the
conclusion that It
was time for him
to look out for q
wife. says the
Pittsburg Dispatch.
He advertised his
want in q newspa-
per requesting that
every answer to
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-03

It is estimated that one crow will
destroy zoo, 900 insects every year.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
TAX ON COFFEE.
Porto Ricsn Town. Following Precedent
Established by seapor,s.

New York. Sept. a-News reaches
here from san Juan. Porto Rico. tina,
tho coffee question is still agitating the
entire island. and town councils are one
BY ono following theexample SET by the
large scaports. and are declaringa sl25
tax ON every 1000 kilos Of coffee. IL is
said that Brazilian coffee has been used
In Porto Rica since last March by tho
army. One reason given for rs use Is
that the United States government
would not pay the price put upon other
coffee by the island dealers II is said
that the dealers asked fancy prices for
the coffee aud that they had a sliding
scale The government declined 20 buy
at such rates aud gave the trade to
other places,
AZ Comorio i, has been asoertainod
that gold is being taken out Of the va.
rious streams by some Of the poorer
people The natives make daily oxcur.
sions tothose streams and search for peh.
bios. which are covered with gold ~
night they return 20 town aud purchase
food. None Of them will show an out.
slider 10 the places where these pebble;
can be found and guides employed for
this purpose invariably lead the pros
pectors astray.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
PRESIDENT AT BUFFALO.
lie WIN visit the Pau-American EKposi.
tinn ON Thursday.

tion ON Thursday.
Buffalo. Sept 3.-President Mckinley
will pay his official visit 10 the Pan
American exposition on Thursday. That
day has been designated at the exposi'
ton ms Presidents Day II will witnes,
the most notable gathering Of distin
guished statesmen. jurists and diplomats
which has occurred for some time, a,
the president will b. accompanied by
members of his cabinet, Justices Of the
court and many members of the diplo.
matte corps, who will gather at the Pan.
American and meet the Representatives
there from Pan. American countries and
join in Il special inspection Of the ex.
hibits representing the progress Of civ.
ilization in the western hemisphere
Military pageants, banquets and recep.
tons will mark the presidents stay at
the exposition.
He will speak from a specially erected
stand in the West Esplanade, near the
Triumphal bridge. addressing. pcrhap,
an audience OF several hundred thou
sand persons. for the Esplnnado will
hold 10000 people. Presidents Day
will therefore be- in many respects the
greatest day Of the exposition season.
There will be q grand parade in honor
Of the president
The second days programme includes
a trip 70 l;iagra Falls and a public 70.
ception in music hall ON the return.
While IN Buffalo the president will
be the guest Of Hon. J. G.. Millburn.
president Of the Pan-American expo
sition.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
CROP REPORT.
The Average Condition According 90 the
Government statistics IL ia

Washington. Sept. 3.--The monthly
report Of the siatistician Of the depart
ment OF agriculture shows the average
crop condition ON Aug. "a was 7i.i as
compared with 11.2 on July e5: 6s.2 on
Sept !, 1900; 6s.5 Sept. /. 1889. aud a
iO-year average OF IA. There was an
impairment Of condition during August
amounting 10 10 points in Texas. 10 in
Oklahoma. s In Arkansas. in Alabama,
in Virginia, in Louisiana and in
North Carolina and Florida On the
other hand there was improvement dur.
ing the month in Georgia, South Caro-.
lima, Tennessee. Indian Territory and
Mississippi amounting 10 3, Q, 3. and
4 points respectively. In Mississippi
there was no approciablo change Of con-
''' conditioy BLOW . lo.yo.r average
was reported in a majority Of states, de-
fciency being Is points in Texas and
Arkansas. 8 in North Carolina. 8 in
Tennessee and Virginia aud ia Ala.
hama and Florida In Oklahoma the
condition is 10 points below the average
Of five years and in Missouri q points
below the average OF eight years for
which statistics are available. On other
hand, conditionsin Georgia, Mississippi.
South Carolina. Louisiana are (. l3, 5
and points above their respective 10.
year average aud in Indian Territory I
point above average for five years
As compared with Sept /. 1900. con.
ditions at the close OF August were less
favorable in Texas, Arkansas and Okla. /
homa to the extent OF "a. Z aud 10 point I
respectfully. and more favorable % ok.
tent eS points in Mississippi. % in
South Carolina, l2 in Georgia. n in
Alabama and Missouri, lOin Louisiana.
o in Tennessee and Virginia, s in North
Carolina, 2 in Florida and in Indian
Territory.
The weather summary crop cOndi-
tons ending Monday were generally
favorable. Corn shows Improvements,
Spring wheat threshing generally favor.
able Week generally unfayorable for
cotton; the eastern and central portions
report rust: Arkansas and Oklahoma 70.
port injury by premature opening; Texa,
late crop deteriorated In critical SKATE
from rust and shedding.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
Ceased campaIrn Araln., pole

Honolulu, Aug. 81. via san Francisco.
Sept. 3. -Ex.Queeen LilioGkalani Is 70.
ported rs having reached theconclusion
that the home rule party j. making q
mistake in spending time and energy In
efforts 70 have Governor Dole removed.
At recent meeting of the natives.
where the matter Of choosing man Co
be- advocated as Dnle's successor was
discussed. Senator KaluImlaui, who Is
regarded rs the queens political agent
aud adviser. advocated the letting OF
the mnttnr drnn
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

The Houston Post produced an
editorial not long since on the sub
ject of burning negroes, opposing
the practice. The article has called
forth some hot replies from differ
ent parts Of the state, all so far as
We have noticed, favoring burning
at the stake of negroes guilty of
certain henious crimes. The
trouble with peaehers like the Post
editor is that they seldom practice
what they preach when on. Of
these ses comes home TO them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
STRUNG UP TWICE.
Tramp Made TO Confess Ills Crime aud
Then Fold to Move.

Weeping Water. Neb.. Sept. 3-E
NJ. Lingell. tho tramp. who attempted
assault ON tho i.year.old daughter OF
Walter Perry near this place on Satur-
day, was twice strung mp to u telegraph
pole Monday afternoon by citizens. and
made 70 confess his crime and then
turned loose and warned to leave the
country at once. After first suspension
Lngell was lowered before seriously in.
jurod He was allowed 10 pray and
send word 10 his mother aud then strung
up the second time. He was left sus.
pended until almost unconscious when
nrain lowered On further oxamina.
ton the crowd determined he was not
right mentally, and after making him
take an oath TO leave the country at
once, he was released
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
GEN. STODDARD AT HOME.
he is Receiving Many Letters and TeIs.
grams OF cOngratulation.

Most Eminent Grand Master
Sir Henry Bates Stoddard has re-
turned from the Louisville knight
Templar grand encampment and
is receiving the congratulations of
friends at home. He is also in
receipt Of letters and kilograms
from all parts of the United States
congratulating him upon his elec.
ton to the high position Of grand
master Of the knight Templar
grand eucampment Of the United
States. At Dallas and Paris dem
onstrations were made in his honor
while en- route home, and he was
invited TO stop at both points and
meet with friends who were desir-
Gus of extending formal courtesies,
but duties at home prevented his
acceptance.
Brazos Union Lodge No. 100,
A. F. and A. NJ, joined by the
citizens of Bryan, will formally
welcome General Stoddard home
at banquet to be given some time
during the coming week.
Gen. Stoddard was accompanied
to Louisville by his daughter, Miss
Charlotte Stoddard.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

ST. Louis. Sept Sin tho circuit court
here Judge Zachritz issued "a temporary
injunction restraining the bOolmakers
at Delmar race track from operating
further without license. The injunc
ton was issued on the application Of
Attorney General Crow, who declared
the license under which they We're op.
Grating was illegal and that another
could not be issued under that law The
case will come up for argument nc the
October term Delmar track oalcial
had intended 10 keep the track open un.
81 Sent. 26.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
IN. Frnncn.rnrlI.h rrnnhl,.

Constantinople. Sept. 3--Munir Boy,
the Turkish ambassador to France,
wired Saturday that he had strong hope.
that a settlement of the Franco Turkish
difficulty would bc reached which would
preserve dignity Of both governments.
NJ. Delcasse, the French minister Tor
foreign affairs, on the contrary wired NJ
Baptist. councillor Of the French en-.
bassy, categorical Instructions 20 take no
steps 70 show that the relations between
the two countries were modified
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept 3.-The final
transfer Of l5s miles of railroad belong
ing % the Fort Worth and N8w or.
leans. Central Texas and Northwestern.
Austin ani Northwestern and Marble
Falls Branch with al appurtenances
was made here filing the decd in favor
Of the Houston aud Texas Central Con-
sideraticn S33S 900.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

New York. Sept. 8.--The serious, II
not fatal injury Of Frederick Warren.
ono of the owners Of the Warren Steam.
ship company, Is reported from Beverly
Farms. Mass Mr. Warren. with his
daughter. was driving home from "a
horse show M the 'iyopia Hunt club
when the horse bolted, throwing Mr.
Warren from the vehicle.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

Potsdam, Sept. 3-Prince Chun has
arrived here from Switzerland lie was
received 40 the railroad station bv the
town commandaut and chief of police.
IL is said Emperor William will receive
the Chinese envoy at the now palace.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
Mad Dog. r.taI RAID.

Wentzville. No. Sept B.. Residents
Of Wright City are greatly excited be-.
cause Of the prevalence Of hydrophobia
among domestic animal-in that vicin.
itv caused hy the attacks Of % mad dog.
which passed through the county TO.
Gently. Already " head Of cattle, ~
head u sheep horse and many dogs
have died or been killed as result Of
attacks OF the mnlady.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

The governor has not yet called
a special session Of the legislature,
nor intinaled what he will do
about it. The present session will
expire next Monday, and as the
appropriation bills will not have
been passed by that date, the
state will have to run on credit, or
the legislature recalled 20 remain
in session until it sees fit to pass
them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
FOR MILITARY USE.
Os'ted States Seeking to Reclaim Con.
ee.sion at Tien T.in.

Pekin, Sept. 3.-United States Minis.
ter Couger is taking steps TO reclaim the
small American concession nj Tien Tsin.
title to which has practically lapscd Of
late years, because Of the government
being unorganized and "A majority Of
the American residents being scattered
among British and German concessions
American need for concession Is chiefly
for military uses so as 10 avoid the OK
perience Of last summer when the Omit.
cd States army had difficulty in getting
quarters and docking facilities.
Ii Hug Chang is becoming moro and
more feeble. aud il is apparen, TO all
visitors that il is not probable he will
ever be able 10 act as chairman OF the
council OF state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

President Shaffer Of the Anal
gamated association made a speech
on labor day in which he became
rather hysterical. lie talked like
a man who was losing.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

Col. Z. ). Peters says cotton Is
worth 10 cents, and tells the
planters to go slow in the matter
of marketing, until it brings what
il is worth.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

Corning. y Y, Sept 3.-Miles f
German. carpenter. shot aud killed
his wife and himself, fired at his
mother.in-law woundiug her slightly in
the head and attempted % shoot his g.
year-old girl
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

How about crude oil as a remedy
for mosquitoes when the people
are about to be run oil spindletop
itself BY the winged pests?
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

George Waldron of Mt. Zion is
the father this week Of twin boys.
Alto Herald.
What will he be next week,
brother ?-Teneha New Era.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

Washington. Sept 3-The president
has appointed Francis N. Elsey Of Mus.
kogeo, l, T., 90 DO chairman of referees
% assess and appruisc damages f1r the
right Of way of the Fort Saith and
Western railroad through the Choctaw
Nation
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

The amusement feature Of the
Fair will cost a vast sum. To
stray upon a Midway of such
wonders as is being provided has
not been the privilege of those at
tending Texas Fairs. Two i'm
mense Ferris wheels will take the
visitor revolving high above earth
"The beautiful orient VIII be an
other attraction. II is described
as a dazzling, romantic and real
istic display Of the manifold charms
of the East. There will be the
electric fountains and theatre,
dazzling in their brilliant beauty
of rainbow colors. In addition
there will be "a Trip to the Moon"
War Cyclorama. Cinegraph, Glass
Blowers, Darkness and Dawn"
Animal Show, Dreamland, Moving
Pictures, old Nuremburg, Scenic
Railway, and many other objects
of interest. Visitors % the san
Antonio International Fair will be
assured the lowest rates ever gran.
ted by the railroads entering in
San Antonio and their connections.
The San Antonio international
dates are, opening October 10,
ending October 30.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 1901.

A drop Of a cent and a half in
cotton in one week is the record Of
the past six days.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

Chicago. Sept. 3.-Joe McGinnity. the
baltimore pitcher. was reinstated ON
the payment Of a fine and apologizing
20 Umpire Connolly, with whom he
quarrelled ON Aug. y.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

Knoxville, sept, "a boilenexposion
a. Darlton, north Of Greenville. killed
Engineer Harris and fatally injured
Charles Newberry. The boiler was de-
feciive.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

The trust seems TO be getting
plenty Of men who are willing to
take the places Of the strikers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-04

Bloomington, Ills. Sept. 8-Robert
Gregory, the widely known ball player
of the Chicago league team, was killed
BY the cars here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
MIR. JOHN COM MINIS,

died at his home in this city, on Sun
day evening at about eight o'clock.
He had been III and confined to his
bed for about ten days, but appeared
TO be recovering, when on Sunday
afternoon he suddenly grew weaker,
and passed away at the hour above
stated.
The deceased was born in County
Roscommon, Ireland, Feb II, 1919.
He was educated Mt the Normal School
in Dublin, and afterwards taught
school for seven years; came TO Amer
lea in $780, and taught one year at
Albany, New York; came 20 Mineral
Point in 1850, and in 1856 he was
united in marriage to Miss Mary
Corcoran.
Mr.. Commins was prominently
identified with the early history Of
Mineral Point and Iowa county. He
taught school for more than twenty
five years, and held mahy positions
Of public trust, including town clerk,
clerk Of the circuit court, superintend-
Gnt Of city schools, city clerk and JUS
LiCe Of the peace. During his declin-
ing years he spent his time at home in
pleasant retirement from business and
other worldly cares. He leaves to
cherish his memory his wife, one son
and three daughters, namely: Edward
T., Misses Martha and Name, and
Mrs r. 6. Fielder. The eldest son,
John b., died some years ago. The
funeral took place AT ten O'Clock on
Tuesday morning. Services were held
in st. Paul's Catholic church, when
Rev. Father O'Keefe paid an eloquent
and mos, fitting tribute to the memory
Of the deceased. He spoke Of him as
one whose chief concern was for the
immortal part Of his being; one whose
purposes were pure, and whose lie
and character were above reprOaCh,
kind husband and father, u just and
upright man, Christian gentleman,
an active and good citizen. The lis
tenors, one and all, realized how true
we're the words Of the reverend speaker.
In the death OF Mr.. Commins an old
landmark has been removed. His
kindly greeting will be missed by
those among whom he has gone out
and In for half n century, but his
memory viii be Iondly cherished, not
only by members of his own house
hold, but by all who knew him. At
the close Of the services In the church
the body was committed TO its lass
resting place In ST, Pauls cemetery.