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Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
GOVERNMENT RAILROADS..

New Zealand builds her own rail-
roads. The number of miles now in
operation is about $4,000. The pay
on the railroads average about 80 per
cent higher than the wages on our
American roads. The railway hands
have an eight-hour work-day. You
can ride thirty miles for ten cents,
and hrst-class service is rendered tho
people, The annual net profit of the
New Zealand railroads Ia an average
of $2,25O00O There are 5000 men
employed, and the government con-
tinues to extend the system. The men
elect their own foreman, Workmen
engaged on public works. secure 25
per cent reduction In rates for them
selves and families when away from
home.
An employe can never procure em-
ployment through preference, nor can
he be discharged, Every one Is un.
der civil service regulations rlgldly
enforced No rebates to any persons
with a pull no free passes. For
twenty years the government has
owned and operated railways. Tho
profits 90 to the public treasury and
building extensions and improving the
present system
The roads have been built and
equipped for $4,000 a mile, though II
is mountainous country, and wages
and materials are both very high
Work on the railways is carried on by
cooperative groups OF workmen, who
take section together and divide the
contract payments (Which are llberal)
equally among the members Of the
group, The daily wage for eight hours
work Is Sl.75 to 50,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28

requirements, without any Increase OF
risk to the bill holder.
| believe that beyond acting as q
guardian and trustee for the people In
relation to national banks the govern
ment guaranty to bank note Issues
should cease,
81 believe that public moneys In ex-
cess OF reasonable working balance
for daily use should be deposited In
national banks. That simple and
safe system OF distribution OF funds
can be devised | have no doubt
II believe that In periods OF national
peace and prosperity the public reye-
nue. should bo somewhat in excesa OF
public expenditure ana that the sur
plus revenue should be applied to the
reduction OF the public debt"
Mr.. Gage wants the greenbacks re-
tired, because when that Is done, there
will be room for more national bank
notes, He wants the government to
withdraw the requirement that the
banker shall secure his notes unques-
tionably by q deposit OF bonds. When
that Is done,the wild cat era will again
bO close at hand, says the Central
Farmer
The second and third paragraphs OF
his "beliefs" above show that ho is q
past master In diplomacy" (Which 10
the art OF using words to conceal
ideOs) for the glst OF those Items OF
his creed, Is that the banks should be
allowed TO conduct their business with
only q perfunctory supervision or
guardianship, but without compelling
security to bill holders. There Is now
no actual security to deposltors, and
II we remove the requirements Of Sc
curlty to note holders, chaos will soon
appear Now add to those brilliant
ideas the other one that follows, OF
depositlng all excess treasury funds In
tho pet national banks" II will be
seen that the scheme involves all tho
uncertainty and weakness that caused
Jackson to overthrow the U. s. bank
and withdraw government deposits
from banks that were not sound, As
national wrecker Mr. Gage Is en-.
titled to front rank,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
The Diamond Bracelet
BY MRS. HENRY WOOD.
Author OF Fest Lynne Etc
cHApTHR Y--lContInuod.l
Author Of Fest Lynne. Etc.

hIlhI 4 lNAh "NNVnhllhNNil
81 trust not, but am very unhap-
py. Who could have done II? How
could II have gomez left tho room
when you did, but | only fingered on
the stairs watching-if | may tell the
truth-whether you 80 out safely,
and then | returned to It, Yet, when
Lady Sarah came up from dinner u
was gono,"
"And did no one else 20 into the
room7" he repeated, ~ met lady at
tho door who asked for YOU sent
her upstairs"
"she went In for minute, II was
my sister, Gerard"
."oh, indeed was that your sistery
Then she counts as we do for nobody
in this. It is strange, The bracelet
was In the room when | left tt
"You are sure OF ~" interrupted
Alice drawing q long breath OF sus-
pengo,
IL am, When reached the door |
turned round TO take last look at
you, and the diamonds of that partic-
ular bracelet cleaned at me from Its
place on the table"
"Oh, Gerard Is this the truthY'
1T Ia the truth, on my sacred word
of honor" he replied, looking at her
agltated face and wondering at her
words. "Why else should | say Il?
Good.by, Alice, l cant stay another
moment, for here's somebody coming
| don't care TO meet
He was off like q shot, but his
words and manner, like her sisters,
had conveyed their conviction OF inno-
cence to the mind OF Alice, She stood
still, looking after him in her dreamy
wonderment, and was jostled by the
passers-by. Which of the two was the
real delinquent? One OF them must
have been.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.

The following is proof that "all" the
people are getting interested In meth.
DDS wherein "all" the people receive
benefits This method of extending
the function Of government to include
the benefits to "all' the people is rap.
idly growing, Our public schools are
the best illustration Of the practical
working of public ownership, says the
Central Farmer Of Omaha. The sub
ject OF furnishing free books in our
free schools has been receiving atten-
ton. We are glad to note tho results,
which are very encouraging in favor OF
public ownership.
Ten states of the union have COM
pulsory free text book laws, while
seventeen out Of twenty-eight large
cities In the United States provide free
text books In Philadelphia this idea
has prevailed since 1918. New York
has had 1t for flfty or sixty years.
Nine out Of fourteen cities of less than
100000 population have adopted It,
From all places where the system has
been tried come reports Of increased
attendance and great saving in the
total expenditure for text books.
This steady and widely extended
growth indicates that the free text
book system has intrinsic merit in 1t,
and that 1t is Endorsed by leading edu-
Gators. It is in harmony with the
underlying principles of the free school
system, It further Indicates the grow
ing popularity of the cooperative plan
Of conducting the affairs Of govern
ment in matters where the people
have common interest,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28

The recent death in New York Of
George w. Dllks, for 40 years con-
nected with the police force OF the
metropolis, recalls some OF the inter-
estlng and tragic events In which he
took an active and conspicuous part.
Dilks was q New Jersey man BY
birth, but began his active life In Now
York, whore he worked as a printer In
Aaron Burr's office, In lSiS no was
appointed TO the police force, A year
later he was assistant captain and led
n detachment OF police In tho Astor
place riots.
This tragic event was preclpltated
while Macready, the celebrated Eng
lIsh actor, was playing Macbeth In the
Astor Place Opera House. A few years
before Edwin Forrest had visited Eng
land, This was the distinguished
American actors second visit as In
1886 he appeared on the English stage
and was we'll received His second
visit occurred In lSl0 ana was leBs
successful. lie was hissed In London
while impersonatlng Macbeth and he
promptly accused Macready OF being
its cause, A portion OF the American
people believed that national Jealousy
and professional intrigue had int1r'
fered with the success Of Forrest, then
a national hero, and when Macready
appeared IN New York he was round
ly hlssed and the performance inter
rupted.
A mob numbering 10000 attacked
the theater during the play, smashed
the windows and scattered the police
The latter numbered 800 and among
their bravest and coolest leaders was
Capt. Dllks, But the mob swept them
away and they were forced to take
refuge in the theater, Meantime the
Seventh regiment was called out and
desperate struggle ensuod, the SOL
dlers using bayonet and bullet Ulti-
mately the mob was dispersed, but at
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
CHAPTER VII.

Had she been requested to go before
a magistrate and testify that she, her.
self, was the guilty person, 1t could
scarcely have affected her more. Her
cheeks grew white, her lips parted, and
her eyes assumed beseeching look Of
terror. Lady Hope hastily pushed a
chair behind her, and drew her down
upon it,
Really, Alice, you are very foolish
to allow yourself to be excited about
nothing" she demonstrated; you
would have fallen on the floor In an
other minute What harm is there in
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
CApT. GEORGE w. DILKs.

fearful sacrifice. Twenty-Five men, all
told, were killed or died from the ef-
fects of their wounds, Hundreds were
injured, 70 OF the soldiers being
wounded
The bravery displayed by Dilks won
him promotion and he was promoted
to a captalncy. In the City Hall riots
and In the ongshoremens riots of 1857
Dilks took a conspicuous part, while
his personal courage and official Judg-
ment were often taxed during the
many Orange riots OF succeeding years.
He retired In 1888.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
WOMAN WHO RIDES HORSEBACK.

st, Louis for some time past has
been greatly exercised regarding fair
equestrienne who has appeared daily
on the fashionable drives around La
fayotte park riding her steed bareback
and astride. Her Identity was known
to few and the majority marveled
greatly at her skill In managing her
spirited steed and at her temorlty In
setting at defiance the accepted Gus
toms Of her sex. With her blonde
hair dressed pompadour and her blue
eyes flashing with eXhllaration, clad
in cllnging wrapper, wearing neither
hat nor gloves, she goes forth daily for
an equestrian stunt that astonishes
the avenue The identity of the fair
horsewoman has finally become known
to the public at large. She Is Miss
Jessie Goodpasture and belongs to an
excellent family, She knows a good
horse when she sees one, but she never
refuses ride on any animal that Is
offered, no matter how sorry q plug
he may lie, She prefers horse with
much spirit and plenty Of speed, and
she does not object at 8ll to one that
tries to throw her, II have never been
thrown she says, "and | don't fear
being thrown. guess | can stay on
any horse that comes along, never
rode a buCking broncho, though. J.
have heard Of Miss Bessie Mulball Of
Oklahoma and the way she rides horses
and ropes cattle, Wei, suppose she
Ia a pretty good rider, but can ride
little myself When Buffalo Bill was
here two years ago rode in his par
ade. also rode in his show with the
general turnout Of riders But ] like
riding astride better than on side
saddle" Miss Jessie went from
Springfield, ILL.,, to st. Louis eight years
ago, She has never owned a horse,
but depends upon acquaintances for
her mounts. Whenever boy rides
past the alley in the rear Of her home
she Graves the privilege of riding his
horse. Then the neighbors witness a
daring exhibition. 81 don't know why
| am so fond OF riding" she said. ri
guess | was just born that way. I'd
rather ride than do anything else on
earth | Just must ride. Chicago
Chronicle.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
PANIC IL THREATENED.

Secretary Gage has recently un-
bosomed himself to gathering OF
bankers, as follows;
Permit me to summarize into sew
eral brief propositions an expression
of my own financial convictions;
Il believe 1t to be the. most deslr-
able that the demand liabilities of the
government known as legal tender
notes should be put in the way Of re-
trement and cancellation.
Il believe that our system of bank
note circulation can be and ought to
be so modified as to make It more re-
sponsive to commercial and industrial
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28

There Is newspaper In Kansas
whose motto is "Lle, steal, drink and
swear" and 1t is thus explained by the
editor: when you lie, let 1t be down
to pleasant dreams; when you steal,
let It be away from immoral associates;
when you drink, let 1t be pure water;
when you swear, let 1t be that you will
patronize your home paper, pay your
subscription, and not send your job
work away from home
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28


taking an oath-and In private
room2 You are not Chartlst, or a
Mormon-or whatever the people call
themselves, who profess to objec. TO
oaths, on principle"
The officers eyes were still keeniy
fixed on Alice seaton's, and she cow
cred vlslbly beneath his gaze,
"Will you assure me, on your sacred
word, that no person did enter the
room2" he repeated, In O low, nrm
tone which somehow carried her TO
the terrible belief that he believed that
she was trinIng with him,
She looked at him, gasped, and
looked again; and then she raised her
handkerchief In her hand ana wiped
her damp and ashy face
II think some one did como in,"
whispered the officer in her ear try
and recollect," And Alice fell back In
Mysteries,
Lady Sarah lod her from the room,
herself speedily returning to II,
"You see how weak and nervous Miss
seaton 49," was her remark to the OIL
Ger, but glanclng at her husband, she
has been m invalid for years, and Ia
not strong like other people. felt
sure we should have q scene OF some
kind; that ls why wished tho lnyest-
CATION not to be gone into hurrledly"
Don't you think thero are good
grounds for an investigation, sirY" tes.
lily asked Colonel Hope OF the onlcer.
II must confess / do think so," was
the reply.
"of course. you hear, my lady The
difficulty Is, how can we obtain the first
clue to tho mystery"
II do not suppose there will DO an
ipsurmountablc difficulty" observed
the officer, 81 believe have obtained
one"
"You are clever fellow, them"
cried tho Colonel, III You have OBJ
tanned II here. What ls III"
"Will Lady Sarah allow mo to mem
ton it--whatever 1t may be--wlthout
taking oirense9" continued the officer,
looking at her ladyshlp.
She bowed her head, wondering
much.
whats the good of standing upon
ceremony peevishly put In Colonel
Hope. Her ladyship will be as glad
as We shall be to get back her brace
Lett more glad, one would think. A
clue to the thief! Who can II have
been?"
The detective smiled. When men
are as high In the police force as he,
they have learned to glyo every word
It's due Significance, 81 did not say n
clue to tho thief, Colonel; said clue
to the mystery"
Where's the dirference?"
Pardon me, II Is indIsputably per-
ceptible That the bracelet Is gone, Is
a papable fact; but by whose hands It
went, Is as yet a mystery"
What do you suspect?"
II suspect, returned the officer, low
erIng his voice, that Miss Scaton
knows how II went"
There was silence Of SURPRISE on
Lady sarahs part, Of indignation.
'Is II possible that you suspect
herr" uttered Colonel Hope,
NO" said the officer II do not sus-
pect herself she appears not to be a
suspicious person In any way; but |
believe she knows who tho delinquent
Is, and that fear, or some other motive,
keeps her silent, Is she on familiar
terms with any OF the servants?"
but you cannot know what you are
saylng!" interrupted Lady Sarah "Fa-
millar with the servants! Miss Seat
on Is a gentlewoman, and has always
moved In high society Her family is
little Inferior to mine, and better
better than the Colonel's," concluded
her ladyship determined to speak out
(rO be contlnued)
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28

Use your gifts faithfully, and they
shall be enlarged practice what you
know, and you shall attain TO higher
knowledge, Thomas Arnold
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
IEWELRY.
RECALLED BY DEATH or PR0Mi-
NENT FIGURE.

An AimoSt Forgotten Chapter In the
History of tho American Metropolis
Caused by RoSentful gssiinEs ON
Fart Of Americans Toward tho English,
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28
ROGERS ON TRUSTS.
SEES THEIR EVILS BUT NAMES NO
REMEDY.

He Probably KnoWG That Government
Ownership Is tho Principal Remedy
nut being Yale Professor, He Darea
Not Say 10.
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28

Christian science Is said to be popu-
lar among art students in the Latin
quarter OF Paris
Hutchinson gazette., 1901-11-28

A Redditch (England) factory makes
70 10000 needles weekly,
The colored American., 1901-06-01

AEs
assisted by Brother J. T. Layton. The
officers of the lodge are: II. P. Cheat
nam, w. NJ, II. Y. Arnett, s. w, W.
[ Jackson, J. w. E. Tignor, treas,
James 0. Bamfield, sec., Nelson f
Weatherless, 8. D., Paul H. Bray, J.
D., Alexander 8. Howard, 8. NJ. c., E
{. Burrill, J. M c.. Thornton A. Jack
son, marshall. The Grand Master and
other Grand officers have accepted in
vitatiOns and will be present Let
Israel G.. Nj. e. church be crowded on
this occasion.
Active steps are now being taken to
repair the chapter and commandery
rooms and every cOmrauiOn and Sir
knight should assist the committee
appointed by the several chapters and
Communicates to make the forth COM
ing entertainment to be held at irving
Hall May 275h grand success. This
effort should excite the interest Of every
Mason in this jurisdiction, that it vii
40 longer be necessary to apologize to
strangers for the condition of those
rooms and say ''you should see the
Blue Lodge room"
1t is frequently said and with q great
deal OF truth too, that as soon as a
young brother becomes q Past Master
he loses much of his enthusiasm and
interest in his lodge. This cannot be
4aid of Brother Frank J. Cardozo who
his lodge but one since becoming Past
Master. He entered Masonry April 9Th,
1895 and became Master Mason July
Goth. In 1897 he was appointed Senior
Deacon, which position he filled with
marked abb iJy, iIfusing new life in
the ritualistic work OF the order. After
serving as junior and Senior Warden
he became Master in 1900
At the last regular communication of
Felix Lodge a handsome Past Master
jewel was presented to Past Deputy
Grand Master George S, Newman by
Past Master J. F. n. WiIkerson on be-
half of the lodge. Brother WiIkerson
reviewed the history OF the lodge.
Brothers Henry Wsrfisld, Naylor,
Drew, McCary and Garter all of Prince
Hall Lodge were present to see the 1st
degree conferred by Social Lodge. They
surely must want that jewel.
We need not expect much from the
Deputy Grand Master until after May
3Oth when we can sll sing "Its sll over
now. It's all all over nOw."
We regret to announce the fact that
Sir Knight Mckenzie Scott has been
confined to his bed during the past
week. We sincerely hope that he will
soon be returned to his usual health.
We met the Deputy Grand Master
MaIvIn near 7th and F streets, n. W,
on Wednesday and had very pleas
AIT chat with him and his private secre
tary. AS the weather was incIement
the private secretary was escorted to
the cars and Twas invited to accompany
him to dinner, where [ dined sumptu-
ousIy and then to his office where we
conversed at length as to the condition
| Of the craft and what was needed to
arouse an enthusiasm so much needed
at present. I was assured by him that
he had determined to give the craft the
Masonic directory which was so much
The colored American., 1901-06-01

DR.. G.. w. Childs is an ardent worker
In the cause of temperance.
The colored American., 1901-06-01

ferring the second degree on May 17;h
WAS such as to merit consideration. The
degree was conferred by the Senior
Warden Brother Joseph w Lee While
his work was not perfect, yet he satis-
fed all present that he had given the
work hard study and by perseverance
ia destined to become workman OF Nc
little ability. Brother w. II. Under
wood Senior Warden of Felix Lodge
did the work of the Senior Deacon. We
all know what Brother Underwood can
do. but his work in Meridian Lodge
was such as to convince Us that he had
not prepared himself, but simply de
pended upon his memory. We cannot
afford to do this. We must on all Oc-
caslons when invited to, do our level
hest to make lasting impression not
ONLY upon the candidates but slsc
on the brethren OF the craft. Brother
CHARLES Posey the Senior Warden OF
Widows Lodge delivered the charge
in a very Impressive manner and salts
fed me that Widows Son Lodge will
have in bin a worthy Master aud the
craft skilled workman. The Master
of Meridian Lodge deserves much
credit for the new life he is infusiDg.
1t is rumOrad that Brothers J. l..
Johnson, J. T. Beason and J. P Turner
will soon be demIt ed to II ram L1dge;
Brothers w. II. J. MaLvin, J. L. Lay
ton and F. J. CardOza to st, Johns
Lodge; Brothers r. l.. PendletOn, ].
G. NalIe and J. D. Bamfield to John
F. Cook Lodge; Brothers Richard Il.
Jones, l.. G. Fletcher and W. Il. Un-
derwood TO Meridian Lodge; Brother
Fred Henry, w. A. Warfeld and Fl.
Y. Arnett to Warren Lodge.
The ascension day services as OBJ
served this year was the gvandest and
most complete ever before attempted
before by our Sir knights, The Right
Eminent Grand Commander Sir r. 8.
Watts placed the affair under the
management of Mt. Calvary Com
mandery Of which Sir w. II. J. Malvin
is the eminent commander assisted by
committee consisting of Eminent
Sir r W TOmpkins, G 9thesemane Com
mandery; Eminent Sir Paul B. Stewart,
SimOns Commsndery; Eminent Sir Geo
Jones, Henderson Lodge. The ser
vices were held at the Metropolitan A.
NJ. E. church, Thursday evening, May
l6jh, where a special sermon was de-
livered by Sir Knight Rev. Lewis s..
Flagg. illustrated by ystereOptican views
on the life our Savior. A special musi'
cal program was rendered by the
famous Metropolitan choir under the
direction Of its noted leader Sir Knight
John L. Layton. The special feature
was the singing of the Resurrection
Morn by Brother J. W. FOssett OF
Prince Hall Lodge aud Calvary" as
sung by Sir Knight John L. Layton.
Sir Knight o. NJ. Waller who was the
Prelate rendered very effectively his
part The singing OF the hymn son
ward Christian Soldiers" was by tb'
entire congregation and was rendered
in manner that brought tears to th'
eyes of many. The Right EmineD
Grand Commander Sir Il. S. Watts de
serves the Communications o. all val
liant Sir Knights for this service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

Arc lights are now in use for the
cure OF skin diseases. especially OF lu-
pus. They have cured, II Is said, 311
cases In 462 in Denmark, and in Lon
don the applicants for treatment
number 100 day. The rays destroy
certain bacilli. II is said. and stimulate
circulation as well as increase the M
tritive activity. II Is even alleged that
cancer has been successfully treated.
The patient bathes In flood OF 4,000.-
candle-power light, lying on cot in a
cabinet, his eyes protected by colored
glasses. and after this treatment he
arises, free from rheumatism, asthma,
consumption, ache. and many other
things. Such at least is the report
Let us wait in some patience till we
hear the results of official trials and
investigations, and hope that all which
has been said of the light cure in Den
mark, France and England will come
true in general practice.-Brookyn
/ Eagle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26
The Absence OF 1t.

II there is any truth In the saying
that happiness is the absence OF alb
pain, mental and physical. the enjoy
ment OF II can only be found In hea-
ven. But so far as the physical Is con-
cerned. II Is within easy reach; AZ
least measurably SO. as far as cure wilk
go. The sum OF human mise-y In thiB
line is made up of greater OF less de-
grees OF physical suffering. The minor
aches and pains which afiiict mankind
are easy to reach and as easily cured.
There are none In the whole category,
which, IL taken in time. cannot ha
cured. They must in some form ar
fiict the nerves, the bones, the muscioh
and joints OF the human body. They
are all more or less hurtful and waste
full to the system. st. Jacobs Oil Is
made to cure them, TO search out hid
den pain spots, and to cure promptly
in true remedial and lasting way.
Very, very many have not known hap
piness for years till they used ii, and
very many are putting off cure and
happiness because they don't use il.