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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

At n meeting OF the Royal United
Service Institution in London recently
some pretty high compliments were
paid to the American navy. The prin-
cipal speaker was Admiral Sir John
Hopkins, who delivered lecture on
the British navy. The admiral quoted
criticism made by an American naval
officer on the coast defense of England
"A criticism which he felt constrained
to admit was just. In so doing he com
plimented the American organizing fac
ulty as shown In the methods of Sc
curing cooperation between the land
and naval forces in coast defense.
Speaking OF warshlps Admiral Hopkins
declared that England was falling be-
hind IN the matter OF speed. He named
other countries in this connection, say
Ing that TIE English We're sticking to
the twenty-knotter, while others were
building vessels with speed Of twenty
three knots. He said we We're leading
also In the matter of GOLFERS. AS to
that, he thought we were building our
colllers too large. But another admiral
present-lIenderson- we were
right as to size as well as in other re
spects, and he gave good reasons for
his opinion. But perhaps the highest
compliment was an Indirect one paid by
Admiral Sir Vesey Hamilton, who testl
ly found fault with the lecturer for adj
hitting that the English had anything
to learn from the American about war
ships and defenses. Not finding any
thing better to say, he went back to the
war OF 1912 for argument against
America. During that war, he said
with a few ships we kept the entire
Atlantic coast of the United States in
terror Furthermore, our general meth
DDS OF naval warfare were such that
Americas commerce by sea was re-
duced to almost nothing, while ours
was increased. 1t is not hard to tell
who got licked in that war" The fact
that the admiral thought 1t necessary
to go back and fight the war of 1912
over again was as good as an admls-
sion that in naval ideas and methods
the English may be able to learn a little
from the Americans II they Will.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

The English tongue. like the English
drumbeat, is heard around the world
In 1901 only 20,250OOO people used the
language Now 135,0OO,OOO speak IT,
and that comprises 30 per cent of the
worlds population. Recognizing these
facts, Emperor William has decreed
that English shall be made equal to
Greek in the German gymnasia, dis
placing French as a necessary study,
and he Is also planning to give II a
place in the higher schools Of the en-
pire This is another triumph for the
Anglo-Slxon tongue. The French
tongue, once the court language of
Europe, and the language which gave
passport to polished society in all the
salons OF the old world, is being dis
placed by the vigorous English, the
speech OF commerclalism and OF politi-
cal liberty.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

One OF the first results OF Cuban eman-
cipation from Spanish disagreement
is the diminuton Of yellow fever and
Its virtual extinction In some localities.
Santiago. once a foul pest hole, has not
had a single case Of yellow fever in a
year. Under the American administra-
ton dirt is declared criminal and a gen
eral cleaning up was ordered. That
this was thorough is apparent from a
glance az the statistics, and that It was
effective is clear from the immunity
enjoyed. The best evidence that the
Cubans are themselves ready to learn
the lessons Of freedom and self-gov-
eminent is the ready acquiescence with
the American sanitary plans, even
though the traditions OF hundreds OF
years were violated and in most cases
domestic sloth, so comfortable in inert
people, rudely disturbed
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

The death of Sir Arthur Sullivan
caused more genuine sense of loss, to
greater number of people, than would
have been felt If a dozen men whose
place in history may he higher than his
were to end their lives together. His
work was many-sided in a field where
the emotions are stirred and exceeding
pleasure is given to those who are for
tunate enough TO have a natural joy
In music. If the author Of songs like
"rhe Lost Chord" hymns such as "On-
ward, Christian Soldiers" and an ora
torio Of the merit Of "The Light of the
World had never produced any oper
attic music he would still have left a
deep impression upon host of adj
mirers, But II Sir Arthur Sulllvan's
only contribution to the art of his times
had been his delightful and sparkling
operas he would deserve for that alone
very wide and sincere admiration and
honor. 1t would be hard to overesti-
mate the direct and ipdlrect effect for
good Of such work as Patience" pin
afore," "The Mlkado," "The Pirates of
Penzance," and others less popular,
but not In all cases less admirable.
They did much to lead other composers
up to cleaner, better work than had
been done In light operas. They set a
fashion which was altogether for the
good OF the stage ana a strong force
on the side Of sound public morals. 1t
Is only necessary TO compare the best
Of the operas FOR which Sir Arthur
Sullivan furnished the music and W.
S. Gilbert the librettOs with most of
the earlier works OF the same general
field to understand how cleansing, sa-
luxurious, and beneficial the work of
that great team Of opera-makers
was. They have affected the musical
taste and morals Of millions Of play
goers OF their time, and for the better.
That is a good title to lasting honor.
SO a vast number of people who have
never ceased TO hope for more delight
full surprises like "Pinafore' and ''The
Mikado" win deeply and keenly regret
the death Of the best known British
composer OF this generation. 1t is loss
to many countries, for Sir Arthur Sui
livan's music was much enjoyed in
Germany. Italy. and other European
lands, as well as wherever English is
the mother tongue OF nations 1t
leaves a void not easy to fill, and there
is no present promise of any worthy
successor in his most distinctive lines
of work.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

A Partisan by the name OF lie Bargy
fatty says the Prince Of Wales does
not know how to dress, and besides
has not the figure TO make his clothes
set well II he did know. Does mon
sleur understand what he is doing in
thus ruthlessly destroying the model of
the Anglo-manlacs? Already the latter
have been hating between two opin-
ions as to whether It is proper to crease
their pantaloons, The dlctum OF Wales,
who says they ought to be ironed out,
has been the only voice crying in the
Wilderness OF doubt as to the proper
thing in trousers. And now this
Frenchman. who is sort Of Beau
Brummel. not only discredts but ridi-
cules the prophet Of propriety in
breeches. In this exigency the Chawly
boys must take to the woods.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18
When Juba Hit IT.

After having supplied moonshiner
In South Carolina jail with a months
supply of smoking tobacco" said a gov
eminent surveyor, Il presumed upon
the deed to ask:
Didn't you know It was against
the law to manufacture moonshine
whiskyT
! heard that was law once he
replied.
what do you mean by onceT
Why, Juba French told me thar
was sieh law, but when l asked Jim
Truman about it he says that Juba is
sich liar that nobody kin believe him
under oath, and so I reckoned I was
safe to go ahead Shoe. but won
der how Juba come to tell the truth fur
that one time! washington Post
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18
Problems of the Aces

The lecturer on occult science clasped
her hands and leaned forward on the
stand in front of her.
Il have endeavored," she said, ito
make this subject as plain as its in
herently mysterious nature will permit
Before take my seat, however, l will
wait moment to answer any question
you may like to ask for the purpose Of
clearing up whatever points may still
seem obscure to you.r
Il wish you could tell me, ma'am."
asked a hOllow-voiced, eadaverous
man. rising up in distant corner of
the hall, "why women kiss each other"
Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

Of the lndolent. To-day the island IN
dustries are fishing and the growing Of
tropical fruits and vegetables. The co
Goa palm is one Of the chief sources OF
revenue to the Island. Sugar cane, va
nilla, cloves, pepper, coffee and sweet
potatoes are produced in great quaint
ties
Leprosy has n foothold in the islands,
and Curleuse has been set aside for
them. This disease is not marked by
the average visitor, but It is said that
10 per cent Of the population is afflicted
with 1t.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18
ODD USES OF INDIAN CORN.
Many Foods Were Made of 1t at the
Paris Exposition.

Many Foods Were Made of 1t at the
Paris Exposition.
At the Paris Exposition there was q
little showcase wherein were displayed
the more important Indian corn prod.
ucts of this country. They made an
amazing display, including the follow
ing articles:
COrnmeal, hOminy, bulled corn
cream of maize. graduated cornmeal
canned green corn, canned hulled corn,
maizena,, samp, degerminated samp
cream meal, self-rising pancake -four
quick malt, brewers grlts, husks for
celluose for packing the cof-
fer dams of battle-ships, paper stock
prepared from cornstalk, degerminated
brewers meal, bourbon whisky, alcO-
hol, bolted cornmeal, hulled cOrnmeal,
feed Of ground blades, stalks and cObs,
varnish, cob pipes, corn lager beer, ia
BILE syrup, popcorn, table grits, British
gum, salves, laundry starch, table
starch, frumentum, faxed hominy, gum
paste, corn oil, vulcanized corn oil, on
cake, grape sugar, gluten feed, glucose
confectioners' crystal, glucose and con-
fectioners' paste. Corn oil vulcanized
forms the basis Of a substitute for rub
Der.
This substitute, compounded with 60
per cent commercial rubber, is used in
rubber boots, linOleum, wheel tires,
blankets and other articles. Crude corn
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

II is said that Formosan savages are
puzzled by an extremely simple arith-
metical problem. II two OF them are to
share Ave articles Of food, they divide
by taking two apiece and throwing the
fifth away. But that is not so bad
after all. II even shows that they have
made progress. In earlier times, the
stronger OF the two would have dis
posed OF his unesteemed contemporary,
and appropriated the whole. Ii is a
movement onward and upward when
the rights Of others are recognized and
respected.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

suit against him. The good effect Of
this action was felt at once. All the
wholesale mlliiners in baltimore asked
to have their stock Inspected and
offered to Withdraw whatever was held
illegally. II Is worth noting tliat among
the many ladies present at the meet
ing Of the union not one wore hat
trimmed with birds or feathers. The
members evidently practise what they
preach.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

At the recent meeting of the Amerl-
can OrnitholOgists' Union, the commit
tee on bird protection submitted an en-
couraging report of work done during
the past year. With the cooperation
of lighthouse-keepers, captains OF life
saving stations and owners of islands
on which gulls and terms breed, the
plume-hunters We're kept away from
fields which have heretofore yielded
their largest returns. Under the Lacey
bill, passed at the last session of Con-
gress, the society was able to seize the
bodies of twenty-six hundred birds
from a Maryland dealer. and to bring
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

oil has been used in the manufacture of
toilet soap. Rectified it is as clear as
alcohol and is the base of a substitute
for olive oil Cornstalk pith is of value
in making paper, varnish, films, imita-
ton silks and guncotton and other ex.
plosiyes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18
Guards the Chickens Wen.

According to an American the best
guardian for poultry is a Scotch collie
1t is readily taught to guide ducks.
geese, etc, to their feeding grounds
and bring them back. The collie, 1t ap-
pears, takes lively interest In the
work and his courage makes him a
good protector.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

An obviously befogged judge has held
that woman ought to be home not
later than midnight 1t is perfectly
clear that the need Of the hour is for n
legal decision requiring men to return
to the domestic hearth before daylight
The women are doing well enough as
a Is
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

There is a whole sermon on the little
ness Of greatness in the fact that the
Autocrat Of All the Russlas was
downed by a circumstance so small as
a mlcrobc.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

The most costly parliament in Eu-
rope is that OF France. The Senate
and Chamber of Deputies cost annually
81. 100000
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

In the ST. Etienne district OF France
wood has been made into silk. Possibly
that proyerbial sow's ear may yet be
made into silk purse.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

II Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon has
tackled the servant girl problem In real
earnest he has job for life.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

One Of the tasks Of Chinese children
beginning their education is that of
learning the A b c at years old.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

The aspirations Of the world may be
more than ever for peace. but the world
was never better prepared TO fight for
IT,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

A Western preacher announces that
"the devil Is In mince pies" We would
like TO know what he would think IL
he tried lobster after IL o'clock at
night
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

Joseph Chamberlain has demonstra-
monocle may be hot stun to handle.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18
o. start an ..IdeaI,, Dnilr pnno.

She-"Just imagine! Suppose You
We're so immensely wealthy that Won
couldn't possibly spend your income.
What would you doT'
He-"Marry you."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

Every mother believes her baby Is so
nice that lots Of wicked people are wait
ing for an opportunity to steal it.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1901-01-18

When people we don't like die sud
denly, it is always judgment"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-11-01
N Far No,hhIand..
DID HE GET THERE:
1t IL Believed That Sverdrup Has
Reached the North Pole


1t IS Believed That SverdruD Has
Reached the North Pole.
A strong belief exists in Scandinavia
that Capt. Sverdrup, Of the Fran, has
reached the North pole ana is now re-
turning home.
Capt. Sverdrup has been away on his
expedition around Greenland for forty
months. AS Lieut. Peary did not see
him in the north of Greenland, it is
thought the brave Norwegian never in
tended to go round Greenland to reach
the pole.
In the summer of 1899 Sverdrup was
on the northwest coast of Greenland.
Lincoln's sea, to the north thereof, was
ice-free the following summer, accord
ing TO Peary. Scientists declare there
is q strong probability that Sverdrup
seized the opportunity and reached the
pole. No fear is entertained as to the
safety Of the expedition, which was
provisoned for five years.
Captain Otto Sverdrup started from
Christiania in the Fran in June, 1893
Rumors reached Gothenburfg recently
that Lieut.. Pearv came across Sver-
drup on the western coast of Green
land, but no positive information has
yet come to hand. When Sverdrup set
out, taking an expedition of eighteen
persons and food for five years, it was
with the intention of exploring the
northern coast of Greenland by round
ing it. but the possibi of lis making
dash for the pole itself was not out of
the question. He had previously ac-
companied Nansen in his voyage with
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-11-01
!: News Of the NOrthwesti@ !:
TWO ARE DEAD.
Great Northern Flyer ana mn Engine
Collide in North Dakota.

Great Northern Flyer ana nm Engine
Collide in North Dakota.
I.arimore, N. D., Oct. Yesterday
morning at 5 o'clock IL light engine COM
ing east ran into the rear end of the
Great Northern east-bound flyer, kill
ing Fireman w. II. Josselyn. cutting off
both legs of Brakeman Claude Whit
taker and breaking one of Engineer
Thomas Doane's legs. The wounded
were brought here in mail car, at
tended by physicians, and afterward
taken through to Grand Forks.
President j. j. Hills private car was
attached to the rear of the train and
was occupied by the porter, who was
slightly injured over the eye. This car
Is built of steel and made to Withstand
wrecks, and was but slightly damaged.
Had this car not been on the rear Of
the train many lives might have been
lost. Claude Whitaker, the brakeman,
has since died.
The passenger train stopped for, some
reason between stations. Conductor
Thomas Driscoll states that his flag
man was sent back, but the light en-
CINE crew did not answer his signal as
they went by, so the flagman threw his
lantern through the cab window.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-11-01
SWEDEN'S NAVY.
Most Effective of Its Size in the
World.

"Oflu.
The navy of Sweden is comparatively
small, hut, for it's numerical strength,
it. is probably the most effective in the
world. At least, that is the opinion OF
competent critics. The total force
numbers 1850 officers and men on 4
peace footing, which may be Increased
to $500 from the reserve on few
hours notice. The fleet consists OF ten
first-class cruisers and battleships, four
second and seven third-class. five tor
do-catchers, fifteen torpedo boats
and twenty gunboats of small ton
mage, the armament of the fleet being
29O guns and ninety-seVen rapld-hr!nS
guns, All the vessels were built IN
Sweden.
Every SWede is a sailor. He is
brought up on the water and taught In
childhood to swim and sail boat, ana
although the shipping industry is not
as extensive as in Norway. the national
interest in aquatic sports ls' probaDly
greater and more general than in any
other nation. The long line OF seacoast
and LOO lakes within Swedish territory
give abundant opportunity for the ex'
ercfse of this inclination. Hence, liz
case OF war, the navy could be recruit
ed indefinitely with competent men.
King Oscar takes deep personal IN
terest in naval affairs, because his
early life was spent in the navy, his
commission as lieutenant bearing the
date of June 10, 1S45 When he was
called to the throne, he at once COM
menced to plan for the Improvement OF
that branch of the service, and Tor
many years. was his cwn minister OF
marine. He has also done much to- en-
courage the maratime spirit among the
people, being president of the Royal
Yacht club and presiding over its an
nua1 meetings, which are always held
in the palace to suit his convenience.
He takes an active part in the o1>ganl%-
alton and promotion of the naval re-
serve. and never loses an opportunity
70 show his zeal in the development OF
the shipping industry and the aquatic
rastimes.
Nor is the king paper salior. On
suecial occasions he has shown great
bravery and presence Of mind at sea-
and of his sixty decorations and medals
he values none higher than that which
was awarded him by the Humane soci-
ety of France in 1862; when he saved
the lives of three people at the risk OF
his own.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-11-01
GLOVER NOT GUILTY.

Man Who Shot to Save His Own
Life Is Set Free by the Jury.
Gettysburg, S. D., Oct. 26.-The jury
in the Daily murder trial came into
court yesterday with verdict of not
guilty. The case has occupied four
days and has attracted considerable
notice because of the motive which
prompted the crime. Glover, who was
acquitted, killed Daily, n man who had
threatened his life on several occasions.
He boasted of such intentions and or
dered Glover out of town. Being
hcunded by the fear that Daily would
finally accomplish his intention and de-
prive his wife and baby Of his support,
Glover became desperate and shot DAILY
from the second-story window of his
home while DAILY was waiting outside
for q chance to shoot Glover.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-11-01
ssvEDEA's SOCIAL SYSTEM,
Palace Mt Stockholm the Scene of
brilliant Euncfinns

A'aIace mt Stockholm the Scene of
brilliant Functions.
w. e. Curtis, writing to the Chicago
Record Herald, says:
The palace is the ccnter of the social
system in Sweden, and only certain
persons are eligible to invitations to the
kings balls and dinners. All officers Of
the militia are included in the list, and
all the peasants in the riksdag, though
their wives are never invited.
Interesting stories are told of the ap-
pearance of these gentlemen at the pal
ace. Nearly one~.:alf of the members
of the lower house of parliament are
peasants, and they always so TO the
balls, because they consider it part Of
their official duty, and wish to show the
respect they owe the king. No doubt
they are also prompted by curiosity to
witness the splendor and the desire to
cat at the kings table and to drink his
wines. Most of them have no dress
clothes. but attend in the ordinary
peasant costumes. Those from Dalarne
add to the picturesqueness of the scene,
but, however humble and uncouth their
attire may be, thsir native dignity is
always apparent.
Two balls are given at the palace an
nually, on the 21st of January, the
birthday Of the king. and upon the ma
tional holiday. Invitations are issued
in the name Of the grand marshal Of
the court, and read "By the kings most
gracious command" etc. The cards
state that ladies who intend to dance
are expected to wear white gowns with
out trains, and ladies who do not eX-
pect to dance. black gowns with trains.
No formal acceptances or regrets are
expected, but those who cannot attend,
must return the invitation cards to the
marshal ten days before the date. Ths
guests are invited from $50 to l.
o'clock, and everything is over and the
lights arc out 1T 1. Supper is served at
II.
The grand chamberlain receives in
behalf of the king. and at $3.50 every
guest is expected to be present. No
person is admitted to the palace after
that hour, for precisely at the half
hour the royal family enter. preceded
by the king in naval or military uni
form, with the queen by his side.
Their maiesties are followed by their
sons and daughters. The first dance is
always led by the king and queen, the
remainder of the set being made up OF
distinguished guests.
After the first dance the king and
queen always retire from the floor ana
mingle freely with their guests. The
queen usually retires early because OF
her delicate health. but the rest of the
| family remain to the end, and MS maj
| esty always escorts the wife of the
dean of the diplomatic corps or some
other lady Of distinction to the supper
table, where, as soon as the wine is
served, the ranking prince or official
present is expected to propose mis-
health. The latter responds With lit
| tie speech OF thanks and welcome, and
| the1a the formality is over. The guest
| are expected to enjoy themselves as
they would at any ordinary function
until midnight, when the grand mar
shat takes his place at the exit. IhlS
is the signal for departure, and within
an hour the ball rooms and banquet
halls arc deserted.