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The National tribune., 1902-09-11

German Minister to Pekin, and formerly
German charge in Washington. is in the
city. He is not warranted extra dry,
nor is it believed that he is particularly
mumm, as he was counted most compan-
i0nable when here, and he may come back
in the capacity of German Ambassador.
There is class of people in Washington
who would hold the sun under the horizon
an hour longer on July morning because
they can't sleep after sunup. They would
without song, and market wagons on pneu-
matte tires. They have muzzled the news
boys till o'clock, and positively lie in
wait to nab the poor little wretches who
are trying to earn money for clothes and
school books, and turn them over to the
police without mercy. They object to the
street-car gongs, and the bell in good old
st. Peters tower almnst fears to chime
the hours. Now some Sybarite has gone
into the Police Court asking an injunction
against the crow of a rooster! What that
fellow ought to have is a home in some
vast wilderness out in Sahara, or the sage
brush mesas of Utah, or the plains Of the
Grand Chaco, where the brilliant flowers
are without perfume, the bright plumag aged
birds are songless, and the signing of the
winds is the harshest sound that strikes
the ear.
Col NJ Emmet Urell, by the death Of
Gen. Hubbell, Chief of the
Spanish War Veterans, comes to the head
OF the organization as Acting Commander
in-Chief. He was presented with beau
tiful gold jeweled badge last Friday eve
ming in recognition Of his services to the
Spanish War Veterans. The occasion for
the presentation was the installation Of
the new Corps officers for the Department
of the Potomac. Col. Urell said that he
would honor the beautiful gold emblem Of
his new service for the Flag next to his
Grand Army Badge. He said that he be-
lieved that the Spanish War Veterans are
the second life of the G. A. R.. and that
when all the old veterans are gone the
younger soldiers will become the Grand
Army, and no one else.
The National tribune., 1902-09-11

Quite the Rsyerss.
Although he makes al husband good,
1t goes without a,thought
The tie which binds him to his wife
Is not the one she thought.
The National tribune., 1902-09-11
The q. 8. n.imed soldiers. League.

The Annual Reunion of all veterans
who lost an arm or leg, or have been
totally disabled in the same in the mill
tary or naval service Of the United States,
will be held at Washington, ID. c., on
Thursday afternoon Of Grand Army week.
Meeting at Metzerott Hall, lilo + street
President of this organization, and James
NJ. McGee, NJ. D., of 1114 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa, is Secretary.
The National tribune., 1902-09-11
Evidently "Protected. ~

JOhnson.-Mose Mdkh5k am tryin' ter
eat chicken day fol thuhty days in sec
cession. il 3n
Jackson.-Great Heabas! Who fixed
de perlice? c ,y8
The National tribune., 1902-09-11

dacy Of Jshn McElroy nearly column
notice, with his picture, and prints the
circular sent out by the Department Of
Potomac comrades, in its entirety. The
Eagle also says that it is believed that
Comrade McElroy has the lead In the
race.
The National tribune., 1902-09-11

National Encanpmens Guests to be Well Pro-
te.ted-Parade to BIS unhindered-Good
Sanitary Arrangements.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
BUILD NESTS OF TOBACCO.
Muskrats Who Find the Connecticut Leaf
as Good as the Imported.

Growers of tobacco are threate with
a new and serious menace to their future
success. At least, this is the experience
of Clark Bros. of Poquonock, who raised
forty-fvc acres of tobacco this year, in
Guiding a tract of eighteen acres adjacent
TO the Pennington river. The new pest
does not cut the plant when it is young,
like the wireworm and cutworm, eat up
the leaves like the greenworm or make
round holes in it like the grasshopper,
but waits until the plant is nearly full
grown, cuts it two or three inches from
the soil and carries it entirely away, as
If II were the operation of some human
being.
About a month ago Clark Bros. noticed
that about a dozen plants from their
outer rows near the river were being
carried away every night. The plants
were cut or bitten sometimes close to
the soil and sometimes two or three
inches higher. Nearly 800 plants in all
were carried away. After q fruitless in
vestigation the question of what became
Of them remained a cOnundrum.
The attention of Michael Leamy was
called to the matter. He is well versed
10 the knowledge of habits of wild ami
mails in this vicinity. He made a thor
ough inspection of the surroundings and
found that II good-sized pathway had
been made through the brush and grass
from the tobacco lot to the river. Along
this pathway he found broken pieces of
leaves. He concluded that it was the
work of some animal and determined to
set trip in its pathway and capture it
if possible.
On Monday night he set large trap,
concealing it thoroughly, and on Tuesday
morning the mystery was solved by the
capture of a muskrat, weighing nearly
ten pounds.
1t is known that these animals build
houses for their winter habitations of
very large size. They are sometimes as
high as six feet and from seven to eight
feet wide at the base. They are prin-
clpally constructed of flags, grasses and
sticks, and the animals have never been
known to use tobacco as building ma
terial before. No such nest has been
discovered in this locality, and it is sup
posed that the animal dragged the plant
into the water and carried it to the island
in the river, about 200 feet from the
west bank, and that a winter mansion is
being erected. 1t seems difficult of be-
lief that such a small animal as a musk
rat could carry a heavy tobacco plant
across the river, but those who are IA
miliar with their habits assert that they
are unusually strong for their size and
that they have been seen dragging good
sized pieces of timber through the water
with ease.-Hartford Daily Times.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
DATE PALMS.
Western Texas Soil and Climate Said to
be Fitted for Growing Them.

According to views entertained by 10.
sef Hahmet, "A Syrian who has settled
near Waco. the northwestern counties or
Texas are exactly suited in all respects
for the production of the date palm and
would afford settlers of that portion of
the Lone Star state an unfailing source OF
revenue.
Mr.. Hahmet said: THE date naim
should be grown far enough from the
ocean to insure it from humid breezes
and give it hot, dry summers Cor the
ripening of its fruit, 1t wants plenty of
water, however, and no country is better
supplied with water underneath and sun.
shine overhead than the western and
northwestern portion OF Texas, it would
not be new to the United States. for Ari-
iona ana California are producing dates
successfully. In New Mexico date palm
ohshoots were planted this year exten.
SlNey. So far as | am able to learn no
one, other than florists. have introduced
that valuable plant into this state. SO
that he who attempts it here will earn
the credit of adding another crop to the
productions of his state.
once established, a date palm orchard
lasts for centuries. and when planted
where nitrogen and phosphates are abun.
dant, provided there arc water and hot
sun, an abundant yield is certain Wa
ter can be obtained in ans of the counties
west and northwest of Cisco at depths
varying from thrty-tivc TO ff,v feet
The soil is rctcntivc and entertainments
are all that are needed for reservoirs.
with just enough excavation to get the
materials FOR thc CmhaukmenfS One
average tree should yield 200 pounds OF
fruit annually after attaining an axe of
eight years. High grade trees will OK.
coed the average given perhaps 100 per
cent. The best palm orchards are plant.
ed forty feet between the rows and thir.
ty-hVc feet apart; any other fruit or any
crop can be successfully grown between
the palm trees. One acre of date palms.
together with other crops that can be
grown ON the same space at the same
time. will support n family In Africa
and IN Asia date palms occupy the pas,
ture lands and are not hurt by the cattle.
sheep or camels, After a date palm or.
chard is established il is hard 10 in;urc
It by any process. Date palm trees arc
beautiful; and they improve the health ~
those who reside near thCm,-banos
News ''"''aS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
THE DEAD ALIVE.
BY HUBERT CECIL.

% lIODEh1 CBGlD.
Despite the late hour, lights shone in
the library, together with the glow and
reflection of big, cheerful fire. Drawn
near to this was a round oak table coy
cred and Uttered by documents of all Ie
seriptions; while beside it with his head
resting on his arms, Horace Norcliffe.
banker and broker, sat ,oundly sleeping.
Outside the easement window, whose
curtain had not been lowered, was a face
sharp as that of any fox. The small
eyes, intense and glistening, were fixed
mmovably on the slumbering man, and
the slim, dapper body quivered with
triumphant excitement at the sight.
Cautiously inserting a clasp knife
blade. he deity forced up the hasp, then
stepped within, closed the window anil
dropped the curtain
Gliding noiselessly to the door, he
turned the key in the lock.
Presently, however, he shook the
banker smartly by the shoulder. a dis b
approving grunt was the only response
lie received. But a vigorous Slap on the
back brought Horace to his feet with n
bound. Staring about him, dazed and
bewlldered, he finally perceived the
Unused intruder, at whom he gazed long
and Incredibly.
who are your" he demanded, when
ms astonishment permitted. what do
you want herei"
81 answer to Jedrey, and my business
here is--well, rather peculiar"
Then state it quickly and begone,'
sand Horace sternly, with his hand on
the bell, unless you wish TO be ar
rested"
You may ring yourself blue, my dear
SIR returned Jcdrey, but no one will
heed you. 1t has turned u. and the
servants are all in bed Besides, YOU
would be wise to hear me- A man Of
your prominence should always have a
clear character, and not mere pretenee
to one
Why, what DO you meaag" said Hor
ace sharply.
Mean" retorted Jedrey, II mean 20
tell your history better even than yon
know it yourself"
He then eketched the bankers career
in IN accurate manner. lie told how
Nhel, a susceptible Young man he had
married a woman who. older than him.
self. aitcrWard proved to be unworthy
OF the love he had bestowed upon htr
either hctore OF after he had made h,
his wife. rs he desired to avoid the
rlr,,'r, Of divorce he had left her 10
seek h., fortune IN a distant city, Re.
Ports that came to him flom his old
nome told of the wuman's downfall, dis.
appearance and finally OF her death.
After several wears had passed he met
| and married his present wife and was en-
loving 10 The fu)l the happiness OF per
feet love. Much as he regretted to dis
turb this happiness the visitor contiu-
ued, he was obliged to inform him that
lis first wife was not dead, but living
| and anxious to see him.
"Hcavens,' exclaimed Horace, all
apathy vanishing in sudden dismay.
Alice aliveg alive? But no; impossible!
Ii is -hidcously falsel Beyond the
| slightest doubt she committed suicide"
Have you ever had absolute proof
that the hurled woman was actually
your wife z"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
BECAUSE OF ONE.

Because of one dear infant head
With golden hair,
To me all little heads
A halo wear:
And for one sanity face l knew,
All babes are fair.
Because of two wide, earnest eyes
OF heavenly blue,
Which look with yearning gaze
My sad soul through.
All eyes how fill mine own with tears
Whatee r their hue.
Because Of little death marked lips
Which once did call
My name in plaintive tones,
No voices fab
Upon ply ear in vain appeal
From children small.
Two little hands held in my own,
Long, long ago,
Now cause me as ! wander through
This world of woe,
To clasp each baby hand stretched out
In fear of foe
The lowest cannot plead in vain
| loved him so. The Current
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
1Ez5 Naao11zW AND MJ lz41. ,-.,4z4 :

clean and washed, must have been more
than repellent; but, black, grimy, bloat
ed, 9rlnnlng, they presented an appear
ance shocking and repulsive in the ex
tTeme
Hello. Horny, old boy she cried,
how are you? Come, give us 4 kiss,
dearie. What! Is my cherub shy? Ha!
ha ha! Then let me give you one!"
The banker surveyed her silently,
dumbly, blankly. There had been no de.
ception, no trickery.
Are you satisfied YETI" queried
Jedrey sardonically. Perhaps you would
like still further proof. Alice he COM
manded, turning to her, SHOW him your
marriage certificate"
"Ha, ha, ha!'' giggled Alice, fumbling
among the folds of her tattered dress
Proof does he want, Ell? Pretends not
to know his loving wiley. does he? See,'
she added, drawing forth a crumpled
document, and lurehing toward him with
it; there you are. dearie, in black and
white!"
Suddenly, however, the door few wide
back, and George Grimmell, darting in
side, hastily snatched the paper and
scanned it eagerly.
'hurrah!" he shouted, throwing aside
the drunken woman, who stumbled
across the bed, and passively lay there,
half sobered by surprise. LAS 1 imag.
med! before she met you! Mixed the
certificates! Officer, officer, catch that
man! Quick; don't let him escaped
That's it; slip the jingles on him! Hor-
ace" he continued, shaking lis nand ex-
citedly, you're fool Don't you com
prehend, man? Jedreys her husband =
her real and first one! And Lucy's your
wife-your second and true one!'-New
York News
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
WIRES IN MADEIRA.
Great Opening for Enterprising Amer.
cans in Funchal.

The last census gives Funchal a popu-
lation of $4,000 people. The city is
spread over large area, stretching up
and down hill. and yet it has no public
telephone, writes United States Consul
L. c. Jones from Funchal. The postal
service is not of the best. The common
communication is by note and messenger.
Severi, of the leading business houses
have private telephones. The different
villages of this island have telegraph and
postal communications with this city,
\ wire connects with the lighthouse at
Point st. Laurence, twenty miles away,
and gives news of approaching steamers
from the North about three hours be-
fore their arrival. The local telegraph
charges are cents for the first word
and l cent for each additional word.
The postal service is tri-weekly, and the
mails are carried on foot. 1t seems to
me that here is an opening for an enter
prising American. An English company
got the concession for an electric light
plant. and | understand it pays well.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
Queen Alexandra's Dainty Fad.

Queen Ncxandra's especial fad Inns "
dajntmeSS well in keeping with hor nor
Sonahty. 1t is that Of having her
pockct.moncy made perfectly clean and
bright before she fingers 1t. Whenever
n check is turned into hard cash for her
use the coins are scrubbed in lather
Of spirits of wine, water and SOAP before
being placed in her purse, and any
change that may be rendered her when
mak'@1 purchases is taken charge Of by
che lady-in- waiting until it has been sub.
iectcd TO like process Of publication
Philadelphia Telegraph.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The GAINESVILLE (Wis.) woman who
threw gasoline into the wash boiler
and was severely burned through
its explosion repeated q disastrous
performance that has become quite
common since the virtues of the
inhammabIe fluid as a cleaner of
clothing was first mooted It was
thought when kerosene superseded cam
phene and other volatile burning fluids
that such menacing utilities would never
again come into domestic vogue. But
gasoline is quite as dangerous as any of
the old burning fluids that formerly
caused injury and death.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
Arabic of the Koran.

The Arabic used in the Koran differs
as much from the Arabic used in ordi-
nary conversation and intercourse in the
East as the Latin differs from the Ital-
ian. The Koran Arabic is that of the
literary classes; the colloquial Arabic is
that of the common people.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

lowa's supreme court having decided
that liquor shipped into the state c. O.
ID. is liable to seizure, people who are
determined to have consignments thereof
must themselves bring them in j. Il. G.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Th" st. Louis alderman who has been
sentenced to five years Imprisonment for
perjury in connection with boodling is
victim of the ways Of municipal legisla-
ton. There will be others.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

San Francisco undoubtedly regrets the
unfavorable advertising by the bubonic
plague, at the outset of the winter sea-
son, but she can set herself right by
working vigorously to rout the disease
from the Chinese dens.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

When Prince Henry comes to the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition he will
have to come as some other fellow If he
wants to see anything but crowds eager
to get n glimpse of royalty.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The indictment in New York of
father and mother whose little girl died
Of diphtheria without medical attend
ance. because they preferred Christian
Science treatment. win bring the much
mooted question as to the rights of
parents in such cases up for judicial de-
cision. The New York case is only one
Of long series of such happenings since
Christian Science came into vogue, and
it is time the question was settled.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15
London Church Curiosities.

In st. Dionis in Fenchurch street there
are four monster syringes, which were at
one time the only form of fire brigade ap-
planes in London. The celebrated gold
en- tombstone in st. Katherine's, Re
gents park, is very we'll known. 1t is
a tombstone, or rather a small slab of
pure gold, surrounded by an oak frame
Many people are unaware that the body
Of Nell Gwyn reposes in a vault in ST.
Observation-Disclosures, and a still larger
number of persons are ignorant of the
fact that beneath the same church there
is still in existence the old parish whip
ping post. Beneath st. Etheldreda's
Church in Ely place is the only subter-
ranean place of worship in London. 1t
is completely furnished chapel with sit
ting accommodation for 200 people. st.
Etheldreda's is the Oldest Roman Catho-
lie Church in England.-London Taller
Two hundred and seventeen lions
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Lake steamers are hurrying coal west
ward to various ports. They can't hurry
too much or too often, because Winter
will soon whistle from the northwest, to
announce his coming.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Dovetailing reports concerning sites
between Milwaukee and Chicago, the
thought is suggested that perhaps Mr..
Dowie might unload upon the govern
ment, and thus make Zion a naval
station
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The fatal fireworks explosion in New
York city on election night was another
exhibition of the deadly character Of the
adjuncts of modern celebrations, such as
the Fourth of July. 1t is time that
people became content with less noise and
less risk when they celebrate.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Mr. Kruger's memoirs will be interest
ing simply as the reflections Of a has
BEEN
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Let us all be thankful there are other
things to eat than turkey at 'steen cents
a pound.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The use of photograph for the sing
ing at Kansas funeral opens up posi-
bllities in the way of mistakes in select
ing the cylinders for solemn occasions
that will give the reporters great stories
about "hot time" songs Of the coon"
variety accidentally ground out at such
times wv"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The Crown Prince of Siam should
not forget to remember that Chicago's
elephant" isn't a sacred animal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Cholera is reported to be rag'as IN Je-
rusalenl, and the bubonic pldsIc in nol-
tons Of China, but ,Nc locsins are no,
sounding alarms as ii yore, because SAM
tary science hzS demonstrated that these
diseases can be waricd on by cleanliness.
or course the quarantine service has its
eyes upon both China and the Holy Land.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

From the way Marie Coreli talks
abouts millionaires, she must have been
in collision with one.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The man who is said to be hypnotizing
the Gar can command a large salary by
addressing the head of the Nihilists.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Two miles in All fiat is n record that
will keep the name Cresceus at the front
for some years.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

should be a warning to all hunters and
fishermen TO carry a compass. He was
with a party in search of antelopes, and
managed to stray from his companions.
His trail showed that be had Travelled
fifty miles in a circle before giving out.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The republic of Colombia seems TO be
thoroughly versed in the methods Of Sc
curing graft"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The Mad Mullah is as active as though
he were running for office.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The British Queens feat of eating an
eight-course dinner in sixteen minutes IS
a record of course.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Davy Jones locker received n whole
sale consignment when the British steam
er Nentnor, with the bones of 500 China
ment, went to the bottom off the coast
Of New Zealand.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Mr.. Morgan appears to have brought
up against a feeling in the House of
Commons that he wants to be the whole
thing"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

South Manitou island, Lake Michigan,
is said to be sinking. and therefore
property there may as an investment
soon be ''out of sight"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The Meat Trust is to be followed by
Stockyards Trust, which will in turn
probably be matched to Stockraiser's
Trust. But the consumers will have to
go il alone.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The New York florist who imagines
that he can control the flower markets
of the principal cities of the United
States must be daisy.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Michigan's claim upon the football
championship for 1901 suggests a retro
active policy that would knock football
records over the fence.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The Cars nervousness, to cure which
physicians have been summoned, is
traditional complaint that Nihlism
threatens to make chronic.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

The death OF James Williams from hun
ger and exposure in Texas Wilderness
only three miles from the town Of Ysleta,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Kaiser Williams record of AZ, 443 pieces
CT game in thirty years is PROOF that he
hunts in accordance with the abattoir
principle
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Curriers' and yachtsmen are preparing
for fun ON the ice, but the pedestrian win
as usual come to his fun unpreparedly
when the walks are in condition for
surprises,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

New York's story of "spouted'' paint
ings doesn't prove that this is the first
time that Old Masters have been forced
TO the pawn shop.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-11-15

Two hundred and seventeen lions
have been born at the Dublin Zoo during
the last seventy yeara