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Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Economy and Matrimony.

- HAT admirable exponent ideas DorO
thy Dix. has been explaining the why mod
ern men and madens-particuariy the men-do not
marry. She says that with the well-to-do classes IN
general "an question whether the marriage that
will require the cuhxiOn OF their and the daily and
hourly sacrifice their comforts will sufficient dvl
dends in happiness make IL paying investment. She
also points the obvious that which will
in luxury will doube itself by magic when
there two people living it, and consequently "ns
both of the concerned will have alter in
unsashed. She also NO would undervaue the
beauty and sacrdDess OF love- hut is cold fact that is
not enough capital which married Then she
TO talk about and shabby clothes and the sacrifice
OF the tastes and habits Of lifetime. and
This expression OF opinion undoubtedly with the feel
ings Of scod modern people married and
married but would be considers BILE suppose that
the mind OF large percentage the population
OF this Country OF the wetodO and intelligent classes
absurd talk Of starvation and prvation in connection
with couple living the ordinary income clerk pro
fessona The only question whether they willing
their according their CLOTH and take in the
comfort OF each others society and the pleasure OF bringing
their children the recreation which they Used
other srusemens II they willing do this. IL is
quite true that they would better married The
do without that kind peOpsW ashngto
Times.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Petroleum as a BEVERAGE,

The Medical Society OF Paris has
expressed the opinion that it is neces-
sary 10 adopt some measures against
the alarming spread OF petroleum
drinking. AT first IL was thought that
this habit had sprung up from the In.
creased taxation on alcohol imposed
by the French government, but an in
vestigation showed that this was not
the case; the habit had been prevalent
some time previously In certain dis.
tricts and had spread with great rapid
ity. The victim of the petroleum habit
does not become brutal. only morose
Opinions differ among physicians as
regards the effects of petroleum drink.
ing on the human system. but all agree
on the harmfulness OF this new vice,
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Tradition says that the Queen Of
Sheba asked Solomon TO thread an in
trIcaIely pierced stone. and that he did
so by means of hair tied TO q living
worm. A long sewer in an Ohio fac
tcry recently became clogged. and a
sou of Solomon came 10 the rescue.
Tying a long ball Of twine TO the shell
OF mud-turtle, he put the animal into
the entrance of the sewer and turned
on q stream Of water. The turtle bur
rowed his way through the refuse. was
''wutered on al each manhole. and
emerged victorious at the outlet A
strong arms accomplished the rest
swiftly and economically.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Worlds Shortest straa.

1t is the shortest in Paris, and II ia
peileyed IN the world. 1t is named Rua
ues Degres, 1t consists only of four.
teen stairs, has no shops. no doors and
no dwelling houses opening ont, 80 =.
No carriages or carts can drive nm or
down it, and the greater part Of ono
side OF 1t is devoted to an arrav .,
posters Yet the authorities have ta Ion
the trouble to give this thoroupbra -
name.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Are Babies Becoming Extinct?

HERE is little place in city life to-day babies Land
lords prefer let houses families that have children
do damage to the property and annoy neighbors
Apartment houses generally closed against little
Dogs may be accepted. but children The aJp
for place janitO steward cOachnan OF
other places OF domestic service
wife and perhaps bring her with him service but the ma
hogany doors will swing open children The
poor widow who forced make the living for herself and
little finds them barrier wherever she turns.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

somebody who wanted 20 argue with
him. When l see two men arguing
l see two dOnkeys in a treadmilL Write
out what you want 10 say and will go
home and think about 1T The appli-
cation OF this tTenchant remark win
hiJ about nine out OF ten OF those who
indulge in arguments. They rarely do
much good. They are OF use TO certain
Jempe-aments, because they aid in IA
cility OF expression. IL is said that
Gladstone acquired his command OF
language from the custom which OBJ
tained in his family Of arguing every
question. small and great II may have
been good for genius, but II could not
have been q comfortable family 10 live
in Most argument intended 10 con
vince is q dead failure. because the per
sonal pride OF the antagonist is aroused.
and he is only strengthened In his own
position This, again, Is not good
thing, because II usually means that
the habit OF seeing only one side OF
subject is confirmed. There are TWO
sides 10 everything, whether We see
them or not, Just as there are To the
moon. People who cannot argue with
out indulging in personalities ought
never 10 do IL Those who cannot do
without the TO QuoQue argument
should also be discouraged. and equally
unworthy OF attention are those who
tempt them. II is hardly in human ma
ture, when one is told that ones rela.
tives, or political party. or church. has
certain faults, 10 refrain from pointing
out that the other PERSONS belongings
have faults just as bad. Yet this proves
nothing except that human nature is
imperfect and that the pot is always
prone 10 call the kettle black.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
The Men Who Break Down,

TaEN standing the head of vast bust
~ ness breaks down the papers begin talk Of the
pressure OF modern life especially in the
lines OF finance and industrial activity. are
railway presidents who stand q great amount OF
business strain but they their
temperate al Of affairs be- if they would
hold their own in these busy days.
While business involves large Responsibilities
strong the head Of il will be found have selected
capable assistants often younger with power
resisting strain The railway president bank president
OF trust has his staff his business systematzed large
Of his worth his corporation consists in his ability
10 pick good men for responsible places
When one comes 10 look the list OF broken
in business among those having business that the
greater number will be found. The way rarely
afford 10 have capable assistants he all him
self and hence worry and OVERRIDING There is more OF
chance for brain fag in small shop agency in big
business.-Mexican Herald.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

II is great relief 10 the country TO
have Greenland proved an island by
Lieutenant Peary. We laid awake one
night last week, fearful lest il might
turn out 10 be a simple peninsula.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Thanking Uncle Ned.

My niece Mary was always a we'll
meaning girl" remarked the old gentle
man, but she would say the wrong
thing every time, and she's got a boy
who is going TO equal her." The old
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Too Much for the Ra.A

You can't guy that fellow - so,s
par barber, as the bald-headed customer
Dld you try it?" asked next
les, When he got into my chair r
asked him If he wanted hair ON.
ne SAID he didn't care if 1 cut both =. =.
them. m."-Indianapolis News Vi
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Ihere is very little difference betweon
a good person and a bad one 90. ,e,, ee,,
ACQUAINTED with good man, and yo,
wiz hnd much to>condemn, and an int,. f.
ha,e acquaintance with bad man
wiz result In the discovery Of much to
commend. "
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

a man has committed suicide leav-
ing note saying: Il have just found
out what an ass am" II this sort Of
intelligence spreads. Chancellor An
drews may stop worrying about over
pOpularion.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Medical science has not yet discoy-
cred the smallpox germ, but perhaps
the doctors Ike the rest OF us, prefer
TO look for it through q long-distance
telescope.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

The Gregson incident in which a
British officer was whipped and ducked
because he was socially undesirable"
seems 10 indicate that the lesson OF
the Boer war on the worth OF social"
standards in armies is not yet thor
oughly learned
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

1t was Zoia's misfortune that though
his novels were written for reformers
they attracted not reformers, but muck
hunters. Clean-minded folk declined
TO wade through undeniable filth 10
dubious social reform.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Gerting Rid of His Enemies.

First Small Boy-Did you throw any
old shoes after your sister when she
got married:
Second Small Boy-Not much,
threw all my mothers slippers.-Phila.
delphia Record.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

The Duchess OF Marlborough, II is re-
ported, will be declared by the kaiser
to be OF royal birth. There are others
in this country who are descended from
long line OF ferryboats.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

The American heiress wants quality
and the impecunious nobleman wants
quantity. Bring the TWO together and
the result is q matrimonial merger.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

II is indeed startling TO learn that
London now proposes that the mistress
shall 90 TO school 10 learn how 10 treat
the maid. Is il possible that the wom-
ems clubs have not settled all that?
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

When q man opens up business tn,
papers say he has large circle OF
friends. and after the accounts begin to
accumulate in his ledger he begins TO
believe ii.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

King Alfonso wants 10 rebuild the
Spanish navy. All right Alley; re
build il If you want 10. but when you
have il rebuilt be careful that it shall
never get into q fight.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

tracted wide atten-
ton. is one of the
directOrSNof the
c a rn gle Steel
Company and is
reckoned one OF
Americas richest
men His fortune
Is e slim ated at
S0.000.O00.
Mr.. Phipps was
born OF poor pa
rents In Allegheny
Cffxs n. aaa
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Crime in Buenos Ayres.

Buenos Ayres has issued its criminal
statistics for 1901. They include &c
murders, pa attempted murders, lilo
assaults. and over 5000 thefts, burgla.
ries. and swindles.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

about $4,000, which II has taken the
daughters several years to get together
The site of the monument is the
choice Of Mrs. jefferson Davis. who,
though opposed 20 the memorial at
first finally consented, and the arch
Will be unveiled In Monroe Park at
Richmond in the early spring
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
Cats in Switzerland.

Swiss ornithologists declare that ca''
have become 80 numerous In switze.
land as to threaten the exterminatioH
Of al birds OF the country.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Peary was about 400 miles from the
pole when he was forced TO turn back.
-Four hundred miles is q long way
where there are no sidewalks,
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
JEFFERSON DAVIS MEMORIAL

Arch Erected in Richmond by Daugh-
ters of Confederacy.
A beautiful memorial arch is being
erected in Richmond. Va, to Jefferson
Davis by the United Daughters of the
COnfederacy. 1t was designed by Lou
is \. Gudebrod and the cost will be
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

If King Leopold hears what Marse
Watterson said Of the -four hundred"
he will take the next ship Tor New
York.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

The woman who worries over leay-
ing her children 10 the care OF q nurse
does not get very far into society now
RdnvS
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27
FROM eRRAND BOY TO MAeNArr

Career of Henry Phipps, Who Recrr,,-
Gave 100000 to the Beers.
Henry Phipps, whose recent contr,-
button OF 100000 for the relief of des-
titute Beers In South Africa has a.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Nine men out OF ten would rather find
S+0o worth Of gold in an old pot than
10 have written Paradise Lost
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

a woman never can understand why
q man buys a new Derby hat that as
far as she can see, is just Ike his old
one.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Youths in their first year at college
are not the only fresh men
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

With the possible exception OF the ~
pairs in q new house there's an end 10
al things
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Mr.. Baer has not as YET expressed
any fear Of what may happen 10 o
man who dies rich.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Arctic explorers do not succeed IN
finding much except one anoyher's re
mains
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

But almost any political doctor will
admit thar the trust evil is evil.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

If the wish is father to the thought
the thought must be sunny.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

A character in one Of Arthur Sher-
burne Hardy's novels said, in answer to
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-11-27

Published Every Week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-13
Rnolow nn poIIsh Tronhles.

Berlin, Jan, l3.-The imperial chan
cellor, Count Won Buelow, replied In the
lower house OF the diet today 10 the
interpretations relative to the Polish
question in Prussia The National
Liberals desired to know how German
ism was to be upheld, while the Polish
members bitterly criticised the recent
events at Wreschen declaring that the
sentences Of the courts must have
caused justice to yeIl her face in
shame"
Won Buelow prefacod his remarks by
SAYING that the Incidents at Wreschen
had been greatly exaggerated and had
been utilized to plunge Germany into
internecine difficulties. What had oc-
CURED was the fault Of the Polish agl-
tatlon and not OF the Prussian school
system, which was the same as had
been enforced IN the bi-llnguai districts
for the past thirty years and which
was as llttle addicted 20 cruelty as was
the Prussian administration Of Justice
General punishment the speaker said,
would hereafter be omitted during re-
llgious instructions No one prevent
ed the Poles from speaking Polish, but
they must also learn 10 speak German,
and participate In the German work OF
civilization.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-13
Howard on Exclusion.

New York. Jan. l3-Gen. o. O, How
ard, addressing the Young Mems Chris
tlan association meeting In the West
Side Auditorium, spoke upon what is
the proper attitude Of American young
men toward the Chinese within our
boundaries
The general said that the present eX-
clusiou law had worked such hardships
that Il was time for fair-minded men
10 take into consideration The whole
subject OF Chinese exclusion He main
tanned HAT impartial exclusion would
Feeu out men OF every nationality II
the Chinese were TO be kept out. lie
had prepared list Of hardshlps suf-
fered Under the present law one such
case was that Of SO Ho Luck, a young
Cbinaman who was supporting himself
as o student IN Portland oregon. BE
cause hc became a night clerk In a
hotel. instead Of working In a restaur-
ant, me- was excluded from the country
when ne returned after a vacation
spent In china. Another case was that
of thirty Chinese merchants who went
on 90 Europe 10 buy goods because they
were not allowed 20 land by the Amer
lean authorities.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-13
DIED AT THE HOSPITAL.
Accident at Queen of the Hills Mine
Fatal to Supt Bithell.

Superintendent Joseph Bithel Of the
Queen of the Hills mine In Ophlr dis
trict, Tooele county, died at the Holy
Cross hospital today as the result OF
injuries received at the mine on Friday
morning last.
The accident was very violent one
and crushed the head and breast OF
the unfortunate man in a frightful
manner The whole OF his scalp was
torn or and one of his ribs was forced
through his lungs by car which broke
from It's mornings and started down the
rails Of steep incline that he was as
oendlng His two sons, Joseph Jr. and
Charles X, were both at the mine at
the time and the latter ran down the
mountain side a distance OF Ave miles
az q speed that caused him 10 fall
to the ground exhausted, - was taken
into q farm house and cafSd for while
his message was borne several miles
farther for the holding Of Utah Ne
vada train until the injured man could
be conveyed to Terminus preparatory
to being brought to Salt Lake. He
reached here late last night and was
Immediately operated on but his condi-
ton was found to be so serious as his
recovery was despalred Of,
The deceased lived in this city at the
corner Of Third East and Edith avenue,
and leaves In addition to the two sons
named, a wife and daughter, the latter
being Mrs a, ]. Mcintyre. Mr. Bit
hell was IS years Of age and had lived
in the west for the past IS years. He
was well and widely known and his
friends will be greatly shocked to learn
of his tragic fate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-13
SALOON MEN
WERE CAUGHT.

Police officers Sperry and Smith had
lively time Of II yesterday running
down violators Of the Sunday closing
ordnance. They arrested three al
legged offenders, and 1t is Claimed in one
case, there was a gun play which, say
The police, might have resulted seri-
ously but for the timely interference
OF officer Smith.
The places where Il is alleged the law
MS violated were the Klondike, the
CcAstock, and the Little Denmark The
oflleers had been detailed by Chief Hill
ton TO do the work and they did II, In
each place they say they found men
under the influence OF liquor. At the
Corlstock they heard the guard at the
door cry out. cash de booze. here
comes de copA,' but the bartender was
not quick enough and was detected in
the act of disposlng OF some Of the
liquor. The man gave his nafae as
John Davis and was arrested and taxi
en- over to the hall. AZ the Little Dem
mark. the officers say, the bartender
was pushing sohooners TO the thirsty
and was caught In the act and scooped
In.
AZ the Klondike saloon is where the
real trouble occurred. w. j. Price, the
bartender. IL Is charged. WAS caught In
the act of selling liquor and when in
formed he was under arrest he ripped
out an oath and big black Colts re-
yolver and prepared to do damage when
Onicer Smith and a bystander sprang
upon him and disarmed him. He was
taken TO the station and placed under
$500 bonds. He was charged with as
sault with a deadly weapon as well as
violating the Sunday law.
When the cases were called In the po-
lice court this afternoon Joe Davis, rep
resenting the Comstock saloon, and A.
w. Buck OF the Little Denmark, plead
ed guilty to the charge against them
and were fined $50 each,
Price was represented by Attorney
ID. Il. Hampstead, who asked for con-
tinuance until tomorrow, at which
time Price will plead 20 both charges.
He SAYS he drew the gun because he
supposed he was being held up. The
moment he saw the invaders were OFF,
GERS he declares he dropped his gun and
surrendered,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-13
MINISTER'S SATISFIED.
Thinks Police Are Now In Earnest
About Sunday Closing.

The Ministerial association at its
weekly meeting this morning, unanl-
mously passed the following resolution;
"The Ministerial association Is salts
fed that the city administration Is full
~ determined to enforce observance Of
the Sunday liquor ordinances, and
therefore has no intention OF being or
even seeming to be oilicious In thls
matter. AZ long as the police force show
reasonable activity in keeping the sa-
looms closed on Sunday, we have no de-
sire TO complain
There was no discussion on this top
lc, as the members all seemed to be
satisfied that the police meant bust
ness, and that the saloon keepers would
be made to feel the power of the law.
A feature Of the meeting was an able
paper by Rev. Dr. II. CT McNelce om
REV. Or. John Halls thirty years pas
torate of the Fifth Avenue Presby-
terrain church OF New York. The paper
was prompted By biography prepared
by Dr. Thos. c, Hall, professor Of
ethics In Union Theological Seminary
in New York. Dr. McNeice made ex-
tended reference 10 the distinguished
services OF the late Dr. Hall, and at the
close of the meeting received congrat-
ulatlons and personal thanks from
members of the association.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-13
Chiua's Imperial Thanks.

Washington, Jan 13,--Mr. WI, the
Chinese minister, today handed Secy,
Hay The following edlct. transmitted
10 hin by Wei WI Flu az Pekin, IN a
cablegram dated Jan. II, 1902.
by order Of her imperial majesty,
The empress dowager we the following
edlct.
During the disturbances, caused by
The Boxers last year, the American
commanding officers issued strict orders
70 their troops to exert strenuous eff
iorts to protect the buildings within
Wq forbidden City This was an acc
o. friendship worthy Of imitation. for
which We fell extremely gratihed and
grateful, We therefore instruct WI
ting Fang TO convey our expression OF
lnanSs through the secretary OF state
70 MS excelency, the President Of the
United States. Respect this"