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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
invention to Make Marksmen of Raw Recruit

London, Feb. 8.-Sir Howard Grub.
whose name is known to everyone inter-
ested In astronomical and optical re-
search, and who has just built the new
telescope for the Radcliff observatory,
Oxford, is embarking upon quite a new
line OF Invention. He has designed form
of gun-sight applicable to rifles or
will revolutionize the methods of firing
both at sea and on land.
Sir Howard is also engaged upon an
other invention connected with national
defense, which, when the time arrives for
publication Of details, will create SEN
sation throughout Europe. Messrs.
Vickers, Sons, and Maxim have secured
patents for the new gun-sight in almost
every country in the world
'Much and sometimes harsh criticism
has been leveled at the Workmanship
Of our troops in South Africa" said the
distinguished Irishman to the writer dur
ing visit to London day or two ago,
sbut the new sight will, it is expected,
bring every Indifferent marksman up to
the standard of the crack shot,
Briefly, the apparatus consists of a
small sheet of semi-opaque glass, upon
which is engraved a cross. In looking
through the sight the marksman appar-
emily sees this cross projected on the
object at which he is aiming. Experiment
has shown that if man can handle a
rifle at all 1t is more difficult for him
to miss than to hit, once he has become
acquainted with the simple methods of
sighting. For night firing the cross on
the sight is artifcially Illuminated. Every
government in the world has-if one may
say so-got it's eye on the new sight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
British Public Profoundly Stirred by
the Operations of the Purchas.
ing Dept Of the Army.
Regiments May Be Dis
banded Because of the Govt.'s :
Consumption Project.


London, Feb. S.-The apparent incom-
potency and, it is claimed, possible dis
honesty which permeate the purchasing
departments of the British army, as re-
vealed this week in parliament. have
caused public agitation that augurs
badly for the war Office. Judging from re-
cent and promised disclosures, scarcely
any of the supplies for the army in South
Africa were secured on business prlnci-
pies. Specializing contractors are now
known to have to have made hundreds OF
thousands of pounds by reselling con-
tracts. The opposition vainly endeavored
to get details regarding the new contract
for the supply of meat, announced by the
government in the house of commons,
with the view of ascertaining if saving
over the former methods will really be
effected. The government successfully
avoided answering, but it is understood
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

palace had only one a year ago-some
$40 600 has been spent in putting in an
electric light plant. the old gloom has
been banished by light and CHEEKY decora-
tons, new furniture has been ordered
ana the plumbing has been overhauled to
such an extent that his majesty is now
probably quite resigned to the idea Of
leaving the more homelike MARLBOROUGH
house where he has lived ever since he
was married, and where he has had so
much fun.
. The slowness Of the workmen at Buck
lngham palace doubtless does not worry
the king, however. half as much as it wor,
ries the Prince of Wales. who is to move
into Marlborough house as soon as his
father goes to the palace up the street.
The prince and princess have cramped
quarters in the old st. James palace now.
and haven't as much room or luxury az
the average plain American millionaire.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

the belief that has become very general,
that the best of the great boom of the
nineties is over and that big decline is
due. Perhaps decline is due, but the
public does not own stocks and the big
men do. It is perfectly certain that they
will be for one more big rise, and the
sagacity of the men and the assurance of
their ultimate success appears in the pa
thence they are showing in waiting for the
right time. That they are in absolute
control is hsown by the fact that the mar
ket is not allowed to drift, as some critics
says; the Gears who have tried to- sell
prices down have had their stock taken by
strong hands, and the bulls who have tried
to put them up have received stocks freely
from sources just as strong There ID
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
STRANGE SUICIDE
boy Ignorant of Banking Method

Boy Ignorant of Banking Methods
and II FOrEer.
Decatur, ILL.,, Feb. 8.-Because he did
not know how to deposit money in bank
and had committed forgery, John
Kohler, aged II, son of farmer living
near here, killed himself. Kohler had
earned $40 and came to the city to deposit
1t: When he stepped up to the teller's
window he presented check bearing his
1ather's name. 1t was forgery and an
officer was called He took the boy home
Tor an investigation. Arriving there the
officer stopped in one of the rooms to
talk with the boys mother about the mat
ter. Young Kohler, thoroughly fright
ened and evidently believing that he was
going to be sent to the penitentiary,
stepped into the next room, picked up a
shotgun, placed the muzzle against his
sorehead and pulled the trigger. The top
OF his head was literally blown off.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
correspondence of rhe Iournal

Correspondence of The Journal
London, Jan. 25.-Kings have to wait for
carpenters and decorators just like the
rest of us, and King Edward is no excep-
ton to the rule. He thought he was going
to move from his own house into Bucking-
ham palace by last November, at the lat
est, but it looks now as If he would not
take possession till after his "Trip to the
Mediterranean in March
Yet an army of workmen, now number
ing between 500 and 600, invaded the rath-
er forbidding royal abode almost year
ago, and has been busy there ever since
or, at least, as busy as the British work.
man can be.
The fact that, nearly all the labor has
been confined to the interior-the exterior
having been changed scarcely at all-indi-
Gates how vast the palace is, and what a
lot Of repair it needed. Although it was
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

cessor found it dull and out Of date al
ready and refused to live there. Queen
Victoria shared her Uncle Williams dis
like for the place, and always got away
from 1t as soon as ever she could. The
present king, when he was Prince of
Wales, is said to have observed that he
in Green park as spend the night in Buck
ingham palace. His special objection
was that the drainage was bad and drain
age is his hobby.
All this is being changed now, and
much like a barrack as ever, the inside
is taking on an aspect of real comfort
and luxury Numbers oh fussy, undigni-
fed little rooms have Iken thrown to-
gether into spacious corridors and noble
salohs; elevators have been nut in-the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Wise Ones Want No Wall Street Boom

The advance of the stock market which
began a week ago did not get very far,
and that, as has been pointed out in this
column for month now, is the most en-
couraging sign that high prices are not
over. 1t has been perfectly evident that
the larger interests have very wisely set
their faces determinedly against boom
now. What they are waiting for one only
can guess The outcome of the Northern
Securities company litigation, the condi-
ton of the crops, tariff legislation, the ac-
ton Of congress on the repeal of the war
taxes; all these are essential elements in
the situation. But best of all the gain
of the larger operators will mean an in
crease Of investment funds generally
throughout the country, wearing out Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

monty believed that the energetic Young
president will find a severe scolding
awaiting him when he arrives in this
country Perhaps he will even be sent
10 stand IN the corner The sad part Of
1t is .that he might have won or lost an
equal. sum at the American game of draw
poker in his own city, and the fact would
never have become public, had he care
fully picked his companions. It doesn't
do, in these days, for man who controls
great interests besides his own to be
known as gambling for sums large enough
to rouse the public imaginations
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

helped US celebrate the discovery Of the
new world by Columbus. We treated
them all courteously-even enthusiastical-
ly. But all that will be as nothing to the
splurge when the Kaiser's brother comes.
This time we are really going to fall all
over ourselves. Prince Henry will be
hOnored and entertained in English and in
German by singing societies and eating
societies and official circles OF various cir
cumference; he will meet our kings of
commerce and our captains of industry
and our bosses of poliHcs-such as have
sufficient pull--the opera house and thea
ter will give special performances in his
honor, with special prices for the public.
Meantime We are all clearing our threats
and learning to say "Hoch der Prince!"
1t can be done simultaneously with a lit
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
OCEAN VESSELS

London, Feb. 8.-The passengers Of the
American liner St. Paul, which has arrived
at Southampton nearly two days overdue, had
an unusually rough experience with wind,
waves and fog. The vessel did not sight the
Lizards until half-past 10 on Thursday morn
ing and took nearly twenty-four hours from
that time to make port. Foul weather was
experienced from the time the vessel passed
Sandy Hook.
Glasgow-Arrived: Buenos Ayrean, from
Philadelphia Carthagenian, from New York
Liverpool-Arrived: Rhynland, from Phila-
delphia.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

nothing to say about the market from day
to day or from week to week. Railroad
earnings, contrary to the expectations of
all expert financial writer's, have in
creased; money is easy and great many
deals in the interests of the larger finan-
cial, Industrial and transport alton COM
panles are going on. In short, all prep
arations that are making are for good
and not for bad times.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Rod Apparently in Pickle for Mr.. Schwab

In these days Of publicity, being very
rich has its various ard sometimes un-
expected disadvantages. The most re-
cent victim is President Charles M.
SchWab of the steel trust How Mr.
Schwab dallied with the banks of Monte
Carlo, and had the bad luck to win $40 900,
ana front page notice in most of the
newspapers of this country, is now his
tory. The fact that he lost most of it
In the following day will hardly be re-
garded as satisfactory excuse by Mr..
carnegie and other persons more or less
interested in the steel trust. II is com.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
MARCONI TALKS
Will Cut Cable Rates One-half ani
Reduce Land Charges.

Neav York Ssss, Special Sssvdoe
Milan Feb. S.-The Corriere della Sera
prints an interview with Marconi, had in
London, in which he is quoted as saying
that he was prepared to pay 9100 to any
one who could interrupt or read one of
his wireless messages. He said he in
tended to commence operations by cutting
the transatlantic cable rates one hall, and
would afterward reduce the rates for
short distance land service. He left Italy
because he could not get the necessary
financial support there. He could find
only in England and America the capital
required for his experiments, which alone
cost 100000.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Tablet Reared Above Historic Bones

London, Feb. S.-An interesting cere-
mony has taken place in the vault of st.
Peters church, in the tower of London.
It was the erection Of tablet recording
that within the walls OF the vault were
deposited two chests containing the re-
mains Of many distinguished persons who
had been beheaded on Tower Hill, and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Mail Carrier Found Dead.

Special to The Journal
Baraboo, Wis, Feb. S.-Theobald Fuchs, of
Sank City, rural carrier for the route extend
ing to Cassels, was found dead in his Sleigh
yesterday morning, near Loddis Mills, having
died while in the discharge of his duties
Paralysis is supposed to have caused his
death. ="
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

which for time were inferred beneath
the floor of the chancel The removal of
these remains, which included the bones
of Lady Jane Grey, her husband, Lord
Guilford Dudley, the Duke of Northum-
berland, ard the Duke of Suffolk, all ex-
ecuted during the reign of Queen Mary,
was carried out about forty years ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Threatened to Blow Up the YiIdiz KiosE

Vienna, Feb. s.-The Turkish ambas-
sador here is quoted as saying that the
sentencing to death of Damad Mahmud
Pasha, the sultan's brother in-law, and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
Storms and Fog Besiege the United Kingdom

London, Feb. S.-Snow storms and fogs
envelop practically the entire united
kingdom. The weather is the severest
known in twenty years. For a time this
morning London was enveloped in dark
ness traffic was interrupted and naviga-
ton on the Thames and Mersey was very
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

Manila, Feb. ga republican newspa-
per controlled by Americans will be
established here. At present there is
not single American newspaper in the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

dangerous. The unprecedented snowfall
necessitat ed the suspension of outdoor
work in many districts and yehicular and
railway traffic was carried on with the
greatest difficulty. In parts of Scotland
and Wales communications were entirely
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
American Girl to Wed Swedish Prince Eugene

Paris, Feb. Sit is rumored that Miss
Helena Gorham Wild, an American resi-
dent in Paris, is about to marry Prince
Eugene of Sweden, il he gains his ia
theirs assent, and arranges to resign his
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
STRIKE FREAK

Won't Shave or Cut Their Hair I'm
till They Win.
Chicago, Feb. 8.-Striking machinists of
the Allis-Chalmers company have decided
not to shave or cut their hair until VIC
tory comes to them in their protracted'
fight. Such was the substance of reso-
luton adopted at a meeting of the Amity
lodge; but 1T has not yet been adopted by
other lodges, comprising the 5000 ma
chinists who remain on strike.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08
American Republican Paper at Manila

islands. It is probable that one or two
pages OF the newspaper will be printed
in Tagalog. Present plans are to have
this department consist largely OF lessons
in American history.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-08

right of succession to the throne Of the
Bernadottes, as his elder brother Oscar
did when he made morganatic alliance.
Prince Eugene is painter, and has lived
in the Latin Quarter for many years.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-18
Death OF Lucille Sanders.

Their many friends were shocked aud
pnued 10 learn that Lucille. the sweet
little baby gili OF Nh and Mrs Chas,
IL. Sanders, had passed away.
T. was not generally known that thi,
dear baby vas sick; the news Of her IL
ness and death came both together
She died yesterday morning a 10 0 clock
or meningitis, and was LAID to rest in
the Forrest City cemetery this morning
Rev. w. {. Davidson. Z. f., Officiating
and speaking words OF comfort to The
bereaved parents.
No human sympathy can heal then
lacerdted hearts Gods WAYS. perhaps
cannot be understood, and those whc
have been bereavtd may not be abe t
say at once, Thy will be done" But
the loving sympathy Of friends and The
knowledge that Lucille is Of the chill
dreu of Heaven. must in time soften
The pdng which how seems so poignant
We 0tf-r our sincere and deep sNmpa
Thy 10 eur friends in this their first
great trial. May God comfort them
aud time heal their painful wound.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-18
From Haynes.

A rare and unique entertainment
was given at the hospitatle home OF
Mrs. NJ. c. BRYAN, in honor Of her son
Charles Bryan and Mr.. ". II. Dudley
last Friday evening from to il.
Progressive games and other pleasures
we're participate IN These two
young men desired that the old as
we'll as the young should be invited
and participated in the pleasure of the
OCCASION. Il was indeed a compliment
TO those two young gentlemen to see
so many of the old ladies with silvery
locks present. Il was a picture TO the
passer by to get glimpse of ~.
Bryan's room, and see them playing
the old time games, etc, and looking
as though they had many years yet TO
live. 1t impressed me with the pleas
ant thought that this is beautiful
world, and why not enjoy it:
The parlor was filled with the elite
of Haynes and Yocona. These typical
southern beauties were nearly all in
full evening dress, and were the center
of much attraction, while all the
young men had dawned their best
clothes and looked their best. Mrs.
Walter Bryan assisted by Miss Day.
acted as hostess, aud was very charm
ing the whole evening. At $50 dainty
refreshments were served, consisting
of ice cream. cake, fruits and lemon
ade. The affair was grand, and your
correspondent was glad TO be number
ed among those present.
w. J. Bryan returned Sunday even
ing to Paragould to finish his course
of bookkeeping in the Parrish Bust
ness College. y VISITOR,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-18
Death of DIR. I. c. Graves.

The recent death of DR.. L c. Graves.
the first and ouy president of the Mary
Sharp College, located at Winchester,
Tennessee, Will cause a feeling OF sadness
to I'll the hearts Of many noble women OF
the south who spent their college days in
tie old Mary Sharp. President Graves
was a brother of Dr. J r. Graves. the
famous Baptist preacher, who died at
Memphis some years ago, aud went to
Winchester to establish the Mary Sharp
College in the year 1850, remaining there
till the summons came to join the in
Vulnerable caravan which moves to that
mysterious realm where each shall take
his chamber in the silent halls of death "
DR.. Il. {. Graves was 50 years of age
when he died His long lite was use
III. and noble one. In thousands of the
best families in the south he was regard
ed as good and pure man; an able, care
full aud learned teacher; and a man who
could be relied upon to watch over the
i
care. The writer of this little sketch
made his acquaintance nearly forty years
ago and can truly say that he never met a
more aimable gentleman in his life. DR..
Graves and his wife were born in Yer
mont, but they loved the people of the
south, among whom they made their
home, aud their oldest son lost His life
! III the Confederate army. The Mary
Sharp College was the pioneer in the
work OF he higher education of women.
DR.. Graves being an enthusiast on this
point. and it would be highly commend.
able on the part of his former pupils to
how their appreciation OF his labor for
The elevation Of Women by erecting a
beaLutul monument 20 hls memory in
the cemetery at Winchester. Fifty cents
OF dollar from each Of those Who are
abie TO give would quickly false the
necessary fund, and Professor K. A.
Clark, OF Winchester, Tennessee, would
Doubtless act as treasurer, and attend to
the erection OF the monument. The
writer would cheeriully give dollar for
this purpose. and hopes that his Sugges.
on wil. be carried into effect b, those
pupils who loved the O'd Mary Sharp
aud It's noble hearted president X Y T.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-18
Saves a Woman's Life.

10 have given up would have meant
death ior MIS-. Lois Cragg, of Dorchester.
Mass. For years she had endured untold
misery from severe lung trouble and
obstinate co%&h Often. she writes,
could scarcely breathe and sometimes
could not speak. All doctors aud rene
dies failed uti used DR. Kings New
Discovery ior Consumption and Mas com
pleieiy cured. Sufferers from Coughs.
Colds, Throat and Lung Trouble need
this grand remedy, for Ii never disap.
points. Cure is guaranteed by DR.. J, III
Dunavant. Price soc and 81 90. Trial
bottles free.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-18
Don't Fan to Try This.

Whenever an honest trial is given to
Electric Bitters for any trouble il is re-
commended for permanent cure will
surely be effected. L never fails to tone
the stomach. regulate the kidneys and
bowels, stimulate the liver, invigorate the
nerves and purify the blood. It's a
wonderful tonic for run down systems
Electric Bitters positively cures Kidney
and Liver Troubles, Stomach Disorders,
Nervousness, Sleepleuess, rheumatism.
Neuralgia. and expels Malaria. Satis
faction guaranteed By u. i. II. Duns-
want. Only 80 cents.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-18
Poisoning the System.

1t is through the bowels that the BODY
= eleansed OF Impurities. Constipation
keeps these polsons in the system. caus-
my Observation-Disclosures and melancholia al
inst. then unsghtiy eruptons and finally
serious illness unless remedy is applied.
DeWrtts Lutte Early R>ers prevent this
trouble 10y stimulating the liver aud pro.
mote easy. healthy action ot the bowels.
fhese little pills do not &C; Violently but
hi STRENGTHENING ise bowels enable them
10 perform their oan work. Never grin
OF distress. j l. Sauders.