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, 1902-01-09

The Emperor Francs Joseph of Aus
tria is very plain in his tastes and
habits. says London NJ. A. P. At 6
o'clock in the morning he takes his
breakfast, consisting of some cold
meat, coffee and fresh made bread and
cake. Between IL and / o'clock he
takes his %dejeuner, two dishes of meat
and some ordinary pastry. Dinner is
served at 6 o'clock sharp. All his
meals are erved in his library at his
writing desk. Not even a tablecloth is
spread. His personal valet on duty
receives the dishes in an a~ntechamber
on a large tray. and puts the tray be-
fore the emperor at his desk. Very
often the emperor takes a spoonful of
soup between two signatures. He is a
very busy man. The emperor does not
care much for wine. He prefers a
glass of beer. Nor does he indulge in
expensive Havana cigars. A plain
home made cigar. the so-called Vir-
ginia cigar, long and thin, with a
straw running through it, is his favor
lite smoke. These cigars cost only five
kreuzer-that is, about four cents
apiece.
, 1902-01-09


Losses by fire in European cities are
less than one-tenth of those in the
cities here, though in Europe the fire
departments, except in one or two in
stances. are almost insignificant and
on a casual survey wholly inadequate.
With a population of $500. 900, Parts
for years had a fire loss less than Bos-
toms. Budapest, with a larger D
lation than Boston. lost less thar
one-tenth the amount last year that
the Massachusetts capital did.
Milan, with half a million inhabi-
tants, loses on the average only $780,
900 a year, and the total damage by
fire in Venice. where 200, 900 people
live. was only about $50, 900. Londo.y
loss is only about one-fftb that Of
New York.
1t is not that the fire departments
are so very efficient in any of tb ese
European cities but because the BUILD
ings are planned on lines which ZEN
der them practically f%reproof. Weed
plays some part in the construction of
houses. but brick and stone surround
it invariably, and experience has
shown that elaborate fire fighting
forces are unnecessary.
, 1902-01-09
WoSbinGfon Letter

e directly responsible for putting
into the gold plank of 1859. following
the Endorsement of international BIZ
metalism. the words which we pledge
ourselves to promote"
one of the pretty features of Mira.
Roosevelt's afternoon reception was
that every time a child passed down
the line Mrs. Roosevelt ctooped and
petted it. and frequently stopped the
n to have a little talk with the
children. Another very noticeable de-
parture from the old rule of White
rouse receiving was that neither Mrs.
Roosevelt nor the ladies receiving with
her shook hands with any one but the
chlidren, combining their greetings to
a Pheasant bow. The reception lacked
all OF the strict formality and discom-
Tort that usually mars a public recep-
tlon, and even the stranger seemed
quite at ease. The thousand people.
many of whom had waited in the driz-
zling rain, were from residents of the
District, with a large number of tour
Sts who are passing through the city.
, 1902-01-09

The dimensions of an object may be
known even IL no measuring line is to
be had. The girth Of the hand is equal
to the length of the foot.
Many useful measures can be found
in the body. The first finger is usu-
ally four inches long. two inches from
the knuckle to the next joint and two
inches more to the tip. From the tip
OF the middle finger to the elbow is
about sixteen inches on an average.
and the distance from finger top TO
finger tip of the outstretched hands 10
about six feet. the fathom. from fad
ham, Ito embrace"
Individuals vary in these respects.
but IL. nee for all, you measure the
exact length of your finger, your arm,
your outstretched hands and your foot
or boot you VIII have permanent meas
ures always with you, which may
prove very useful.
, 1902-01-09

The new Accent stamp. bearing the
efigy of the duchess of Cornwall. is
sued by the government of Newfound-
land to commemorate the recent visit
of the duke and duchess at the end of
their tour, completes the royal por-
trait series issued by that colony.
Queen Victoria. the king (when prince
or wales). and Prince Edward of
Cornwall have been among those pre-
viously portrayed. Not the least in
teresting feature Of the new issue is
the fact that 1t bears the imprint of
the American Bank Note Company.
New York-surely a strange thing for
the authorities to allow on a British
postage stamp. But perhaps 1t is akin
TO the recent movement for the &C
quirement Of everything British by
American trusts.
, 1902-01-09

Thereupon she blushed once more.
, 1902-01-09


Among the best storie5 recorded by
a w~ell-known angler is one about a
Scottish laird who was one day re-
lating to his friends at the dinner
table the story of a fine fish he had
caught.
Donald said he to the servant be-
mind his chair, an old man but a new
servant. how heavy was the fish l
took yesterday"
Donald neither spoke nor moved.
The laird repeated the question.
"Weel," replied Donald, at was
twal' pund at breakfast. it had gotten
to achteen at dinner time and it was
sax-and-twenty when we sat down to
supper wi the captain"
Then. after a pause. he added. 1--WE
been tellin' lees a my life to please
the shooters. but I'll be blowed IL I'm
going to tell lees moo, in my old age.
to please the fushers!'
, 1902-01-09

If You enjoy keeping n trifle ahead
of the times, read Georges Weekly. If
you want to secure your paper for half
price, call ut the office of the paper
that publishes this notice and pay
your subscription in full and hand the
editor 80 cents extra and ask him to
sen 1t to Georges Weekly for one
years subscription. The regular price
of Georges Weekly is S1.O0 per year,
but this way you get 1t for 80 cents.
1t Is n paper that discusses the initia-
ton and referendum. socialism, single
tax, mental science and all that sort of
thing. and gives both sides of the
question.
, 1902-01-09

The enrolment of lads from the
poorer section of the people in the
army service of Japan subjects their
parents to no small pecuniary embar-
rassment, but what specially troubles
these poor people is the fact that they
can not afford to give the necessary al
lowances to their sons, for, humble
as they are, this is a matter that
touches their sense Of honor. This
was long known to other neighbors,
and these, at the instance of some
thoughtful members, have decided to
collect a private allowance fund to be
given to the privates enlisted from
their quarters.
, 1902-01-09

A man once received as a present
from a sea captain a fine specimen of
the bird known as the laughing
jackass."
AS he was carrying 1t home he met
a brawny Irish NAVY. who stopped
him:
"Phwat kind of a burrd is that,
sorr' asked the man.
That's a laughing jackass." ex-
planned the owner. genially.
The 1rishman. thinking he was be-
ing made fun of, was equal to the oc-
casion. and responded, with a twinkle
of the eye:
ITS not yerself-it's the burrd I
name, sorr."
, 1902-01-09
Putting His Foot In 1t.

Many different persons find the be-
ginning of a conversation awkward.
especially on ceremonious occasions
and with strangers. Sometimes. how
ever, the beginning is not half SO awk-
ward as what m afterward.
A bashful young man on being in
troduce to a lady at a dinner party
said:
I've got to take you in to dinner.
Miss Travers. and I'm rather afraid of
you. you know. Every one tells me
you're very clever"
The young lady was naturally
amused by this display of simplicity.
How absurd!" she exclaimed. I'm
not a bit clever"
The young man heaved a sigh of re-
lief n answered.:
We'll. do you know, l thought you
weren't"
, 1902-01-09

days in bed with intense pain and suf-
fering. l was under the physicians
care for overa year without any relief,
hen my attention vas called to Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound by
several of our Mormon women who
had been cured through its use.
l began its systematic use and I'M
proved gradually in health, and after
the use of six bottles my health was
completely restored, and for over two
years l have had neither ache or pain.
You have a truly wonderful remedy for
women. Very sincerely yours, MRS.
HuIDA JAKEMAS, altLakeC City, Utah"
$1,000 forfeit " dboUe testimonial Is not genuine.
Just as surely as Mrs. Jake
man was cured just SO surely will
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound cure every woman
suffering from any form of fe-
male ills.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wo-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
, 1902-01-09

presidency of the Red Cross, as has
been rumored. but remains at its
head. Although advanced in years.
she is the same energetic. CHEEKY per-
son as ever. Work, she says-respon-
Utility, the laboring for other-keeps
her young, and she proposes to die in
harness.
Ambassador and Mrs. Choate were
conspicuous figures at the social func-
tions of the last week. Many dinners
were given in their honor, and they
were assiduous in making visits. The
ambassador is in fine health and spir-
its, and speaks with enthusiasm Of
his stay at the capital.
Foremost in our higher national leg
'islative body is, of course, the Presi-
dent Pro Tempore of the Senate, Mr..
Frye, senior senator from the state of
Maine. William Pierce Frye was born
at Lewiston, in the state he now so
ably represents, on the second day Of
September, 1881. He served in the
AID, Add, 44th, 45th, 46th and 47th con-
crosses, and was elected to the United
States Senate in 1881 to fill the va
tlNg NohoNu ny liz VI Hull
James G. Blaine, and has served con-
%tinuously in the latter body since that
time. He was reelected to the Senate
last year to serve another term begin
ming with March 4, 1901.
No more prominent, persistent and
earnest advocate of subsidies to the
merchant marine than Senator Frye
lives. His whole mind and being are
conferred up this important subject,
an he says in no uncertain tone that
a ship subsidy bill shall pass Congress
at this session. A grizzled old fighter,
he commands the earnest attention OF
the Senate always.
Senator Frye is, besides being Pres
ident Pro Tempore of the Senate,
chairman OF the committee on com
merce, one of the most important OF
the standing committees of the upper
house. During the last session he had
charge of the river and harbor bill.
carrying appropriations amounting to
more than seventy millions of dollars.
Mrs. Roosevelt held a largely attend
ed informal card reception Tuesday.
The guests were received in the Blue
room by the Presidents wife, who
wore a light Powered silk gown with
diamond-tipped pompadour aigrette in
her hair, Miss Alice Roosevelt. who
assisted her mother, wore a gown OF
white wool with Irish lace.
An interesting history attaches to o
chair which Representative Robert r..
HIT has just installed in his library.
1t is a heavy oak piece, deliberately
carved and very suitable for such a
place, but its chief value consists in
the fact that it is the chair in which
MT Hit sat when he first came to
congress twenty ear ago. The treas
ure mas been placed in Mr.. Hits resi-
dence on X street.
FORMER Senator Chandler OF New
hampshire, president of the Spanish
treaty claim commission. will present
TO Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, a
handsome cigar box made of sixteen
parts OF silver and one of gold, and
nttingly inscribed. to commemorate
the fact that to Mr.. Lodge is due the
hohor' II honor it may be, of having
, 1902-01-09
FREE LUNCHES.
They Are Given with Soda In Some East.
ern Cities,

ern cities.
For many years saloonkeepers have
furnished their patrons with luncheon
at certain hours, the only cost being
the price of n drink, and many men
have taken advantage of this to get a
midday meal for nothing. Now in
some eastern cities their wives may do
the same thing, thanks to the enter
prise of certain proprietors of soda
water fountains. For some time past
1t has been the custom to set out n
plate of sweet biscuits with each glass
of soda water, but now luncheons are
being served on n more elaborate scale.
One Philadelphia confectionery estab-
lishment has inaugurated the innova-
ton of serving n dainty sandwich with
each drink. Another announces that
on Wednesdays and Saturdays, matt
nee days, each woman buying n glass
of soda water will be given her choice
OF either n chicken croquette or a lob
ster croquette.-Chicago Journal.
, 1902-01-09

"Humph!" said Mrs. Henry Peck,
this paper has a lot of alleged jokes
about women giving their husbands
cigars for Christmas presents. 1 think
that any woman who is fool enough to
give her husband a box of the vile
things ought to-why. where has Hen
ry gomez"
But, Henry was out in the hall shak-
ing hands with himself.
, 1902-01-09

Brooklyn. N. Y. Jan. IA very timely
and practical suggestion comes from a
Garfield Tea. the Herb Medicine. 1t is
especially needed at this season when the
ing rich food. This wonderful remedy
cleanses the system and regulates the iv-
er, kidneys, stomach and bowels. It is
simple. pure and effective. and Is good for
young and old"
, 1902-01-09

Bartholdi, the sculptor of the statue
of Liberty, has made a colossal statue
of Vercingetorix, the hero of Gaul,
which is to be set up at Clermont-
Ferrand, $50 miles from Paris. The
statue is fourteen feet high and six
teen feet long and weighs four tons
As il cannot be conveyed by railroad,
the experiment will be made of carry
ing il one block by an automobile
wagon from Paris.
, 1902-01-09

The marshy ground of the Ganges
delta, with its vast masses OF yege-
tation. decaying under a tropical sun
ia the native home Of the cholera. In
that pe~stilential region the cholera
and plague are found every year and
all the year round. Every cholera
endemic which has desolated Europe,
every visitation of the plague. is be-
lieyed to have started from the mouth
of the Ganges.
, 1902-01-09

rs my hat on" began Mrs.
Collingwood, when her husband inter-
rupted:
Yes. your hats on straight. Come
along or we shall be late"
IF it's on straight 1t won't do. Wait
a minute till l go back to the house
and tilt 1t a little"
, 1902-01-09

But / can't cast Binks for that
part" protested the manager of the
amateur theatrical company in answer
to the request of the heroine. He
doesn't know how to play the lover"
H Doesn't" she exclaimed. We'll,
that's all you know about it. Why,
he-"
Then she stopped and blushed.
Il mean in public" sal the man
ager.
Thereupon she blushed once more.
, 1902-01-09

Some Idea of the important educational
reforms brought about and the wonder-
under American rule. can he obtained
from their exhibit at the Pan-American
Exposition recently, for which they were
wonderful rerord back OF Hostetter's
stomach Bitters, and one that has never
been equaled. 1t is a specific remedy for
malaria, fever and ague. Don't fail to
try 1t.
, 1902-01-09

81 didn't mind the spanking dad
which he talked"
Wasn't it n hard licking?"
You Just bet it was"
We'll. what did he say that was
worse than the %shingle?"
HE said. Go way Jack and stand
up"
, 1902-01-09

public schools an assignment was
given a reporter of a paper that has
to illustrate its news matter, to get a
picture of the youngster entering the
school building. So the Photographic
reporter stationed himself near the
front door of Force School, on Massa-
chusetts avenue and awaited the com
Ing of the White House carriage with
its precious load. An hour after the
opening hour the watcher gave up the
Job. having taken no notice of the
first lady of the lady, who had walked
with her boy from the. White House,
entered the building, saw him properly
enrolled and seated, and departed in
the same unobtrusive name The
second day the watcher was just as
unsuccessful. for the y%oungster dashed
into the grounds on a bicycle and was
behind the fence in the yard before
he could be identified. And the third
day 1t was no better. On that coca
sion he rode up in an express wagon
and from 1t vaulted the fence into the
yard, still unspotted by the camera
flend. With hat the reporter gave up
the Job.
Mrs. Roosevelt has ordered q large
supply of linen from Porto Rico for
Use in the White House. All of it will
be embroidered with the coat of arms
OF the United States. While in New
York Mrs. Roosevelt became much in
terested in the work of the Porto
Rican women, and wishing to assist
the enterprises of the island, as well
as secure rare linen for the White
House, she gave the order.
Members of the rivers and harbors
committed regard the passage of a riv-
ers and harbors bill as a certainty of
the present session of congress-. Their
present plan contemplates a bill the
passage of which will cost the govern
ment from $50. 600. 900 to SOS, 200, 900.
Clara Barton will not resign the
, 1902-01-09

Now. is there anything else you
would like to have me do?" asked
Hercules. after submitting his report
on the Augean stables.
Yes" was the unexpected reply. 60
and kill the mosquitoes in New Jersey"
But Hercules bowed his head in baf-
fed ambition. for well he knew that
petroleum had not yet been discovered.
, 1902-01-09

Some generous person." said little
Socrates Bulginbrow of Boston, has
been kind enough to send me a copy
of Mother Goose's lyrics for Christ
mas. DO you know the theory that a
representative Of the bovine genus at
, 1902-01-09
HUMOR of the DAY.


one time leaped over the chief lumin-
airy of the night leads to some inter
esting calculations IS to the muscular
development of the cows of that time.
l have ascertained that they must have
been endowed with strength proper
tionate to that of the flea of the pres
ent day."
, 1902-01-09

Il suppose you are going to distinguish
yourself in the gift line. as usual. this
winter, said the arctic explorer. WELL
SAID the benevolent-looking gentleman,
WITH the fur-trimmed knickerbockers.
m going to do the best / can. But
Santa claus. not Andrew Carne gie."
, 1902-01-09

In Russia no meetings of private
citizens for any purpose are permitted.
The privilege of holding meetings Is
granted only to chartered corporations
or associations. All crowds. except in
places of amusement or worship are
dispersed by the police. No premises
can be hired for the purpose of hold
ing n meeting without a permit from
the police.
, 1902-01-09

Lies pleasures are not so numer-
Gus that you can afford to snub one.
A man will promise a woman any
thing II she will promise not to inter-
rupt him when he is reading.
, 1902-01-09

Mr.. T. Totaler-My dear, l do not
think it is very appropriate for O
, to wear hat wine-colored silk to the
, w. C. T. U. convention.
Mrs. T. Totaler-Oh, but it is wa
tered silk. you know.
, 1902-01-09

You know. dear" she said. when
we were married, o said that my
possession made you the richest man
in the world?"
Yes, darling. and SC it did"
"Well-a-then. do you think you
could spare me a quarter?"
, 1902-01-09

Once. when passing through n GENE
terry in LenoX, Eliot Gregory was IT.
prised 20 see that the members of one
Ole New England family had been
buried In n circle. with their feet to-
ward Its center. file asked the reason
for this arrangement. and a daughter
of Mrs. Stowe replied: so that when
they rise at the last day only members
of their WI family may face them!'
, 1902-01-09

you say you regard the railroads as
a menace to human happiness?"
st do. They bring sorrow to thou
sands OF hearts. Nearly everybody
that pays full fare nowadays is mis-
cradle because he didn't get a pass or
rebate"
, 1902-01-09

Il don't see what you all has to git
so proud about" said Miss Sadie Cot
tonball.
"Cohse you doesn't" W Miss
Miami Brown. rs been studyin' de
white folks. What you wants to do is
jes' put on de airs yohse'f an let
yuthuh folks do de guessin' bout whut
de reason is"
, 1902-01-09

Kate-Martha declares that the men
are all alike.
Edith-Then you can't blame her II
she takes the first one that comes
along. You may depend upon 1t,
that's Just what she will do.
, 1902-01-09

Eyes. l have seen the day when Mr..
Rich, the millionaire. did not have a
pair of shoes to cover his feet"
And when was that, pray?"
"At the time he was bathing"
, 1902-01-09
Beware of OIntments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, asthe
damage they will do Is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. ]. Cheney & Co,
Toledo. o.. contains no mercury, and Is taken
Internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo, ONO,
by +. j. Cheney Testimonialsfree Sold
by Druggists, price 1Sc per bottle.
Halls Family pills are the best
, 1902-01-09

British medical journals of high au-
thority insist that ozone can be ar
tacially produced at reasonable ex-
pense to purify the air in tunnels
sewers, and other places in london.
, 1902-01-09

A gold-weighinG machine in the
Bank of England Is so sensitive that
an ordinary postage stamp if dropped
on the scale will turn the index on the
dial a distance of six inches.
, 1902-01-09

Answers to a list of questions tent
out by Professor Scott of the Universe
ty of Michigan TO 1000 persons go TO
show that women is the most dis
liked word in the language. But we
love 'em, nevertheless.
, 1902-01-09

Rastus-"Boss. Use awful sorry. but
nah son Ebeneazer done stole dis tur-
key frum yo' COOP"
Mr.. Jackson-"That's good of you.
Rastus. and for your honesty you may
keep it."
Rastus-"Much obliged. boss, but dis
yere turkeys got de pip"
, 1902-01-09

There seems to be an endless mum.
Der of Holsters writing books on the
Spanish war" why do you call then
lobsters?" Because they get them.
selves into hot water. Chicago News
, 1902-01-09

The people who insure in Colorado paid
Si:s3i,OOL51 in premiums in 1900.
Ihey got back for losses 1887. 255.l1.
Ihey paid over S3,O00.O0O.OO more than
n all had insured on our plan, those
VINO paid the money would have 81. 500. =
have.
Insure with US; get your friends to do
the same.
our savings have ranged from Is to 80
per cent. of board rates.
Alliance Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co., 4aO Charles Bldg. Denver.
, 1902-01-09

Merritt-A man shouldn't bother q
woman by talking business. Cora
That's right. dear. If you mean busI-
ness go talk to papa.-Smart Set
, 1902-01-09

WAS your amateur play a success? ?"
"oh, yes: every member of the cast
had friends who told them they would
make their fortune On the stage
Philadelphia Bulletin.
, 1902-01-09

IT am told; SIR that you spoke Of me
that. sir, must have been trying to break
II to you gently. 1 said you were u whole
bureau of statistics"
, 1902-01-09

Eustacia-I knew that man was a
physician by the way in which he
shook hands; his tender, delicate, con-
siderate touch. Edgar-Yes, of course;
that's his So touch.-Detroit Free
Press.
, 1902-01-09

Jaggs-Who was the handsomest man
you ever knew And who was the home
nest2 Baggs-Nodesty prevents my an
wering the first question and your ath-
letic record the second.
, 1902-01-09

Mary her father called downstairs
Just ask your young man II he doesn't
think ITS pretty near bedtime Yes,
papa replied the sweet girl. after d
pause, George says " you're sleepy, go
to bed by all means
, 1902-01-09

There is a seasonable sermon In this
brief obituary notice: won five pos
SONS at a rattle, and died a-eatin' OF
'em.'-Atlanta Constitution.
, 1902-01-09

Down in Kentucky a 19-year-old
boy has been convicted of bigamy."
Those Blue Grass bellies must be get
ting green."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
, 1902-01-09

Jane, did you take a good look at
this milk" mo. ma'am. l just
SKINNED it over."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
, 1902-01-09

T'rofessor-I suppose, Mrs. Bonanza,
that your stay in Italy was full OF
romance?
, 1902-01-09

When in doubt use Wizard OIL for
pain; both suffering n doubt will
vanish. Your doctor and druggist
know it.
, 1902-01-09

DO you believe in Chinese immigra.
tion?" 1T depends on which side I'm
on which side?' Yes, which side
Of the Pacific. Cleveland Plain Deal
ar
, 1902-01-09

"Oh. those won't do at ALL" she said
when the guide brought out the snow
shoes. Tn sure 1 can wear a size
smaller"
, 1902-01-09

She-1ou men claim to be the salt of
the earth! He (mildly)-But, my dear. we
have never denied your claim to being the
pepper!
, 1902-01-09

Homer. most illustrious of poets, was
OF II time a beggar.