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A Horses Affection.


The affections Of horse are not inferior
to his intellectual qualities; and especially
II made a pet, he becomes very fond of his
master. In case Of separation, he remem-
bers him for years. But his affection is
different from that of dog, which contin-
ues to love his master even though the lat
ter abuses him greatly. Rough unkind
treatment will quickly estrange the affec-
ton of a horse. Good horse sense discovers
no particular reason why a horse should
be devoted to a master who habitually mall
treats him.
The intellect and affections of a horse
point out two thirgs 50 important to a
trainer that he must bear them in mind
until they become fixed habits Of thought
l. Never, under any circumstances allow
horse to successfully oppose his will to
yours. If you do. he will remember it and
Creasoning by experience try it again.
2. Always keep his affection. II he dis
likes you, he has wish to please you
and, if his obedience Is always perfunctory
you will make but little Roadway In train
ing him.
These two points assured, he will almost
invariably try to do whatever you require
of him-if he only knows what it is.
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Officers Commissioned,

1t has been announced at the Navy De-
partment that the following-nam officers
have been commissioned: Commanders A..
Mertz. from April II, 1902; J. E. Roller,
from December o. 1901; Lieutenant Com
mander T. W. Ryan. from October 0, 1901 4:
l'ieuts G. England, from April %, 1902; A.
q. Cavanagh, from December q, 1902; r.
w. McNeelS. from March 5. 1902: Paymas-
ter u. Potter. from September g. 1902, with
RANK or lieutenant; Lieuts. Gunior grade)
" s. Houston and T. C. Hart, from July
1, 1902; Civil Engineers Z. S. G. White,
with rank aof captain; r. E Peary with
rank OF commander, and r. c. Hollyday,
with rank of lieutenant commander, all
from April 8. 1902; Commanders r. F.
Nicholson. 1E B. Underwood and v. L.
Cottman. from September II last.
Warrants have been issued to the follow
ng-named officers: Carpenter ]. F. McCole.
from May !, 1901; Gunner B. H. Conneli,
from May D, 1901; Gunner p. H. Middleton,
from August l. 1900; Boatswain J. Clancy.
from May I. 1901; Carpenter w. F. Ham
berger, from April 3. 1901 and Warrant
Machinist G. c. Elerton, from August %.
1889 ~
Civil Engineer Peary was promoted in the
ordinary routine of changes during his abb
sence in the arctic region, and is subject to
examination, which will be had soon after
he reports to the Navy Department as
ready for duty. He is now on leave of an
sence, which began in May, 1897. and will
expire in a few weeks.
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FRENCH INFANT MORTALITY.
Statistics Explaining Its Relation to
the Milk and Butter Trades.

Paris Corr. London Standard.
NJ. CASTOR Leroux publishes In the Matin
an article on the infant mortality caused
by bad and adulterated milk. He quotes
statistics Of a most painful nature. which
would seem to demonstrate beyond doubt
that an enormous percentage of the chill
dren who die annually in France are literal
ly poisoned by bad milk. This article is
illustrated by a map Of France, on which
the greater or less infant mortality from
that cause is indicated by small or large
black spots. A glance at it shows. that
France may be divided into two regions,
one to the north Of the Loire. where more
than half the children who die Succumb to
gastritis. whereas to the south Of the Loire
not more than one-third die from that dis
ease. At Troyes the percentage Of the in
fants carried off by gastric diseases is
80, at Mans it Is SO, at Rennes 81. at Bou-
longe-sur-Mer 40, at Amiens SO. at Lille So,
at Paris &c. In the south of France the
comparatively few deaths Of infants from
that disease is most striking At Toulouse
1t Is 81 per cent Of the total infantile NOR
tally. at Bezfers II per cent, and at Cler-
mont only per cent.
Explaining the phenomenon OF the high
rate of infant mortality from gastritis to
the north of the Loire compared to that in
the south Of France, M. CASTOR Leroux
says it Is due to the adulteration in the
north OF the country. where the making of
little butter is made in the south. He con-
siders that 1t Is, moreover, now completely
established that to feed children even on
unadulterated milk which has been skim
med OF all the cream Is dangerous and
guilty practice. In connection with the
dangers attending the consumption Of milk,
not only by infants. but by adult persons.
1t is interesting to note the following lines
contained In Les Principles de Laiterie.''
written. by Dr.. Duclaux. director Of fhe
Pasteur Institute:
Numerous experiments have shown that
milk of cows suffering from tuberculosis
contains baciAi Of tuberculosis not only
when the ndder is contaminated with tu-
berculosis. but when 1t Ia In reality healthy
and the disease elsewhere. 1t can be af-
firmed today that numerous persons suffer-
Ing from tuberculosis owe their disease to
milk. and that to avoid the danger Of In
lection, which is much greater than might
be supposed. It is necessary to cease drink
ing unboiled milk"
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Need Of Leisure


from the Ledger Monthly
Americans need holidays. but tbev ,.,,
also less strenuous life, especially for The
women. 1t Is not only for our nbvs,c.,
welfare that We should seek to labor for
only a reasonable length OF time each dav
Out Tor the intellectual welfare OF the
whole nation. Leisure for cuItiyatinp tho
iittIe amenities of life Is absolutely neces-
sary. We must have time to Study tba or+
OF playing. We need to take time n
read, to study. to reflect The hie,,as+ ON
Joyments OF life come from intellectual as-
soclatlons and accomplishments. but ~ oma
n tba,r no tlme to attend to them he must miss
tnelr whole import. The uplifting Of ne
iaporliig classes and the fmproysmen4 nf
Iheir physical conditions must come thnoue ~
TINS ieavening of the whole mass with cnI-
lure without that time to read and On
serve what good will all the art museums
ana public libraries and cheap nanars
amount to? We have all these todaT IN
abundance, and every year they are hs;no
paced more generally at the disposal Of ali
out men and women worn out with drudo,
cry OF toll cannot appreciate them. Worked
up 10 me full human limit of strength and
endurance, what cares a man or a woman
ior science, art. music or literature? There
must hrst be leisure and surplus strength
enough to make use of these great dement's
conferred by modern civilization
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Men Engaged in Wars.
From the New York Times.


A correspondent favors us with the fol-
lowing statistics of our principal wars:
War Of the revolution. seven years; war of
1912. two and half years; war with Mex
leo. two years: war Of the rebellion, four
years. Total number of men called out In
these different wars was as follows: War
Of the revolution. 395.S5S, viz: Continen-
tails. 2sL771 militia, y164 ,Os7. War of 1919,
500 sos VIA Regulars, IS, 1856; militia 45s.
1853: vplupteerss 10.110; rangers, 3,O49. War
with. Me3Ico., 400. 454, viz: Regulars, 90
922: YotIpteers, 7a,5S2 War of the rebel
lion. 26SS.759. VIZ. Regulars 1850: vol
unteers and militia. .637 $50. In the Ital-
ian campaign of 1859 Napoleon III had
10000 tBDeps ia the field May 21, and the
Austriansf 131 200. This was increased by
July to 1875 600 Frenchmen and Sardinians
and 203 800 Austrians In the Franco-Prus-
sian war OF 1901 the Germans had in the
field at the beginning Of operations early in
August. 1870. total Of 1884 coo, by the mid
die Of November 425 600 men. and by the
LIST Of March, 1871, 63O, 900 men. The
strength of the French at these dates vas
100000. 100000 lind 534 600. In Nav. 1907.
NapoleonI. had fn the field 2S5 COO and the
Russians sind Prussians 10000. In 1872
Is the relative forces at different dates
were as follows; June, 1912, French. 40
coo: aHieE 100000: August, 1873 French
80. 900: allies! 40 600; campaign in France
December p. 1913. French, 10000: allies
800. COO campaign In Germany, August 12'
1913. the French had 10000 allies. 400 600:
Waterloo campaign, French, 123, 600; allies.
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Work Under Engineer Department

ts
The Commissioners this afternoon issued
the following orders affecting work I'M
der the engineer department.:
That the time for the completion of con-
tract No. 3l41 with Hamilton 1. Gregory
for installing gas engines and fans In vari-
Gus school buildings is hereby extended for
period of ten days without penalty
That the time for the completion of con-
tract with Forsberg & Murray for the in
stallation Of boilers in the Grant School
building is extended to October Is without
penalty.
That the time for the completion of con-
tract No. 3042 with the Michigan brass and
iron works for furnishing gate valves Is
hereby extended until November 30, 1902,
provided that the cost of inspection dur
ing the period Of extension is charged to
the contractor
That the proposal of Hutchinson G. Nc
earthly. opened September p. to do certain
plumbing at engine houses Nos. /. 2, 4 and
g. for the sum Of $513. Is hereby accepted.
That the proposal Of Hutchinson Nc
Carthy, opened September %, to do certain
plumbing at truck houses A. and D, for
the sum of $453 Is hereby accepted.
That curb be reset and cobble cutters re-
laid on V. w and Albany streets between
LIST and Flagler streets northwest, at an
estimated cost of $3.50, chargeable to the
current appropriation for repairs to roads.
That an inspector be appointed at 81 per
day to supervise the construction of con-
Quits being laid for the Chesapeake and Po-
tomac Telephone Company; cost of inspec-
ton to be charged to deposit made by said
company for restoring surface conditions
That c. ]. F. Peirce, inspector In the
water department at $500 per annum, is
hereby temporarily transferred to the po-
sition of inspector In the sewer division at
"a per day. and that e. p. Carlin, clerk in
the water department at $3.50 per day, is
temporarily. transferred to the position Of in
spector In said department at $500 per an
mum, vice PIERCE, transferred: transfers to
take effect September 30. 1902
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The Choice Of Two Evils,

From the London Judy.
An ominous silence greeted Bobby's en-
trance. There was a wild look in his eve:
his clothes were disarranged, and there was
just the suggestion of blood about his
mouth. Mamma frowned severely, and
papa hid himself behind his paper.
"Ahem! began mamma. Bobby squared
his shoulders. and prepared for the coming
attack.
"Ahem! Don't you know, Bobby, that it's
very wrong Of little boys to fight ?"
Bobby pretended to find point Of inter-
est In the pattern Of the hearth rug.
Haven't told you, Bobby, that it's very
wicked to dght?' demanded mamma in q
tone that was meant to be sorrowfuI.
Thus challenged Bobby fell back on ar9u
ment.
He hit me first. mamma he pleaded.
"Ah. but that doesn't make any difference
Nobody loves little boys who fight"
Bobby pondered for a few moments. and
then his face frightened.
lis that so?' he asked.
Yes. my dear, nobody will love YOU If
you are always fighting. And look at your
clothes!'
We'll" said Bobby, with slow delibera-
ton, then, mamma. finks it's better to be
unlovedn' -e.e
Something between a Shrek and a laugh
escaped from papa as he fed from the
room. .st-
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SEEING CIVILIZATION.
Indian Chief Finds Much to Astonish
Him in Winnipeg.

From the Winnipeg lManitoba) Telegram
Two pioneers from the verge Of civiiza-
ton are in Winnipeg, in the persons of the
Rev. John McDougall of Norway House
and Chief Ross Of Cross Lake. The Rev
John McDougall Is here to attend the Meth
odist conference, and Chief Ross is seeing
civilization for the first time
The chief Is man of about fifty years
Of age and is almost full blooded Indian.
His home is at Cross Lake, which is 500
miles north of Winnipeg and two-thirds Of
the way to York Factory. on Hudson's bay
He is a particular friend Of the Rev Mr..
McDougaH who taught school and first
met him at Norway House in 1860.
Chief Ross speaks no English. He has a
quiet bearing born Of long years spent In
the wilderness and solitude of the far
north. He seldom met a white man. and
yesterdays was the first glimpse of the
outer world he ever got except perhaps,
in the settlements at Norway House, Fort
He was greatly interested in everything
he saw and looked with amazement at the
elevator in the hotel where he is staying at
the electric cars and other things, maryels
Of city life
His great charm, however, was the shop
windows. and Mr.. McDougall could hardly
tear him away from some Of the stores.
He looked in the clothing establishments
with as much interest as he looked in the
jewelry stores They were all wonderful
and extraordinary to him. The gaudy col
ored delivery rigs also attracted his at
tention, and he was always engrossed in
watching them go by. Such prosaic objects
as pavements hydrants and telegraph poles
received an equal share Of his attention,
and although he examined all closely. he
asked no questions, admitting by his silence
that 1t was all incomprehensible to him
Small parties of people passing up and
down the street also attracted his atten-
ton. and he gazed after them with wonder
know where they all came from and where
they were going. A piano startled him in
the hotel, but after it had been played
awhile he liked the music and wanted more
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A Mercury-Filled Bat.
From the Philadelphia Record.

from the Philadelphia Record.
Harry E Sloan. a young machinist, who
is also a base bali enthusiast, has an idea
Tor new bat which, il adopted by the Ath-
ietlcs, would surely land the coveted pen
nant IN Philadelphia. according to his reas-
onfng, which seems plausible enough. Mr..
oloane's idea Is to take an ordinary bat and
drill hole through It's entire length. This
cavity should be filed with mercury, say a
quarter Of pound. which would cost but
~ cents A plug In the end Of the bat
would Keep the mercury intact. Armed
with this Ndoped" bat, Mr.. Sloan says, a
patter would be able to do great execution.
In the first position taken by a man as he
steps TO the plate the bat Is rested upon his
shoulder, and the mercury would naturally
ne IN the handle. AS he swings the bat to
MT the ball the metal responds to the mo-
tion' moving quickly to the other end and
oHering much greater resistance to the
pail without any extra effort on the part of
the batter. Mr.. Sloan conceived the idea
from reading ancient history-the history Of
the early Persians, whose executioners used
TO NIL the handles of their axes with mer-
curry In similar manner in order to facili-
tate the chopping off Of heads
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ITO ,LAY DUST.
Consul MArgaA,ss Report on Use OF Tai
II y vand Oil

SoAASOA Aa13 8U9.S saoPo1S VA Wv Va
Il yaud Oil
The value OF tar and oil for laying dust is
the subjeetsof a. report to the State Depart
ment by EfnitedssStates Consul Morgan al
Lucerne. He says that successful expert
ments were made in oiling or tarrins the
roads at Champigny and at Geneva Two
processes OF using tar were employed. IN
one case the tar was distributed by means
OF special type of sprinkler fitted with
fan-shapef nozzle. pierced with two rows
OF orifices." In the other process the tar was
distributed by fiieans of a tank OF about
200 quarts capacity, heated by travelling
furnace and operated in the same manner
as an ordinary sprinkling tank.
BY these experiments it was shown that
the road, macadamized and well-roundeo.
should be thoroughly washed and brushed
on the day before the tarring operation,
ana to the extent Of laying bare the ma
cadam. After all trace Of humidity has dis
appeared the hot tar should be spread upon
the road In a thin layer.
IN the trials at Champigny, when the tar
commenced to cool, fine sand was scattered
over the section treated. Orders were then
given that the road should be closed to traf-
fic for few days, and it is assumed that In
a snort time the value Of the experiments
VIII be demonstrated.
A similar trial. conducted at Geneva, has
given excellent results.
During the six weeks that have elapsed,
the consul says, no softening of the layer
mas been observed, in spite Of the very hot
weather. The frequent transforms have
zone no damage. The water washed the
surface without making 1t slippery. and it
ran OH rapidly, not being able to soak In
the road. The cost of the tar, reckoned at
% francs (S9.65) a ton. came to about a cent
for square yard
1t Is evident. says the consul. that road
protected from humidity and inclemency by
TINS lmpermeabie layer will last much
longer than. If left In its natural state. so
that the fabrication process presents eco
nomic as well as hygenic advantages.
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Change of Station.

Fort Niche, N. Y, now a subpost of
Fort Terry, has been constituted a subpost
OF Fort Trumbull, Conn, the 125th Com
pany, Coast Artillery. now at Fort Niche,
Will. with the exception of a detachment to
consist Of one officer and thirty-three men,
including proper complement of non-com-
missioned officers to remain on duty at tha :
post, proceed to take station at Fort Trum-
bull. On the arrival of the 123th Company
at Fort Trumbull the detachments Of the
I'd, 18th. ADD, SSth and Tooth Companies
Coast Artillery, now at Fort Trumbull will
be sent to their respective stations in the
artillery district of New London.
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Naming the Baby.

From the New York Times.
In the Pennsylvania hill country, where
such first names as Noah, Cain, Ananias,
Absalom. Judas, etc, are common, a clergy
man who has circuit in Lehigh county
was called few days ago to officiate at a
christening When he arrived at the wood
mans cabin the wife seemed to be in charge
of affairs. The baby was in white and a
few of the neighbors, members of the same
congregation, had been invited and were
seated under the trees. When the baby
was brought out by the parents the clergy
man asked:
with what name shall 1 christen tho
chi!d?'
Mas" promptly answered the wife.
'Nias?" repeated the minister, slightly
bothered. Where did you find such a
name?"
I'm the Bible" said the wife.
II guess not said the preacher mildly.
oh, yes. it's in the Bible" coolly ar
swered the wife. 'Ananias is in the Bible.
This is a little boy, and we only want to
cal! him Mas. without the Anna"
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Baltimore Markets,

BALTIMORE, Nd, September so.-Flour dull, nm
changed; receipts. 8 1855 barrels; exports, IS 70S
barrels. Wheat dun and easy; spot, September,
8 8 7o. ssacS December, nHs7ik steamer
ports. 1900 bushels: southern By sample. 6sa7o;
southern on Grade 6sa7O1s Corn firm; new or old.
49, receipts. f7.0a6 bushels; exports none; south
G ern white corn 6ssss; southern yellow corn, %.
sales; receipts q TO bushels: exports none. Rye
easier easier; No. z SsaS4h No. western scassA re-
firm, unchanged. Grain freights easter; steam to
Liverpool per bushsi I'D October; Cork for Or
unchanged; fancy imitation, 1Sa28 fancy cream
cry 2Sa:4; fancy ladie. 16als; fancy ron, f5a1s;
good roU, 14a15; store packed. Halo. Eggs firm.
Unchanged; fresh. 22a2S. Cheese nrm. unchanged;
large, 11a11k; medium, 11xa12; small. 12ai2k.
476h
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ADVICES FROM EVANS.
The Rear Admiral Going Up the
Yangste on the Helena.

The Navy Department received a cable
gram today from Rear Admiral Roblev u
Evans. second in command on the Asiatic
station. announcing his departure from
Kuiksang for Hankow. aboard his tempo
rary flagship. the Helena. Admiral Evans
II en- route to the port OF Ichang on the
great Yangtse river near the province of
Szechuan 10 investigate the newly arisen
Boxer disturbances
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He Wanted Lines.

From the New York Times.
r A recent visitor to Maine tells Of an
amusing experience in the prohibition
state Anticipating the difficulty of get
ting things to drink there. he took with
him an ample supply Of "makings" for gin
rickeys. all except the lines. which he sup
posed he could procure anywhere.
The day after arriving at his destination
sman town near the Rangeiey lakes, he
went to the only store and asked the clerk
Il he kept any lines. The clerk thought a
moment and replied, tentatively:
We got chloride of lime and Quicklime,
II those'u do YOU"
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Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The cruiser Atlanta Of the South Atlantic
squadron has been put into dry dock at
Buenos Ayres to be cleaned preparatory to
coming north to take part in the winter
maneuvers In the Caribbean.
The cruiser Buffalo left Gibraltar yes
terday for New York, the New York has
sailed from Nagasaki for Yokohama. the
frairfe left Philadelphia yesterday for
newport News. the Princeton has sailed
from Cavie1 for Yokohama and the Iris has
errived % GS0aa.
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~ GONE TO CAPE HAITIEN
Departure of the San Francisco From
San Juan

The Navy Department has received a ca
blegram from Capt. Asa Walker, command
ing tine cruiser San Francisco, announcing
that vessels arrival a; San Juan, Porto
Rico. yesterday and her speedy departure
for Cape Haitien. in obedience to the de-
partment's orders TO proceed 10 the latter
point and take the duty soon to be re-
linGuished by the Montgomery of guarding
American interests in Haiti