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Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Talked of "she" In Hts sIeep.

An American naval officer now en- gagged in ordnance duty on home sta ton was gisen to talking in his sleep The story is told of him that one night recently he awakened his wife by ex- claiming in accents of piteous distress: "She must have new jacket l must manage to get one for her!' The wife knowing that her husbands slumber had never been disturbed by the rc- quirements of her wardrobe, became vastly agitated. "William, William" she breathed earnestly Into his ear, "who is she?" My 3 inch gun!' sigh ed the overtaxed ordnance man.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
Neu Wnr to Make Writerr.


 "Dis boy" explained the old colored farmer. wants to be a writer-lak dem what writes de Politics Prog ress' en de Robinson Crowso.'
 The black pickaninny stood in the corner, fumbling with his frayed bat brim.
 Well, what evidence has he given of 1t? Has he ever written anythingT'
 No, suh; he cant write he name. Oats what I fotch i'm up heah fer ter make a writer CT i'm! He lows dat his min is sot on 1t, en lowed dat mebbe you could sorter beat it in- ter 'im-des frail i'm out, lak, 'twell he tux ter it nachul! He already been hit side de head wid a dictionary, en de bigges' sort CT words Is been runnin' in his head ever since. I think dat ef you'd lamm' i'm roun' wid some CT dem books you got dar he'd fetch up all right. Hits my hones' belief dat all dat boy needs is a fair showin' en hell 'sprise de worrr'-Atlanta Consti- tuition.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Pr@nrenMfOu.

Colonel Alexander F. Ketchun's bon homie and wit are much admired by those who know him. One of his sto- ries shows that he has not only the gift of gracefully submitting to a story against himself, but that he can point his shaft in that direction and enjoy the thrust.
 "I married" he says, Miss Clara, one of the three charming Dwight girls. Now, just see how chance runs as to punning combinations. The oth- CTS married w. l. Walker and T. A. Leggett. So you get the combination, Walker, Leggett and Ketchum. Pro gression, isn't 1t? Yes, a whole Rocky mountain detective agency shooting match"
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Lovely StockinRn.

Stockings are now dreams of loveli- ness, and the pure silk ones with lace insertings are most appealing. Plain black silks are so fine that they look much like a cobweb, inlet with brus- sells point lace, finished at the instep with an elaborate vine effect. On some initials are embroidered, but this can be ordered in colors to suit ones fancy. Lace effects in lisle are always good style. and these are on the coun- tcrs at all seasons of the year.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Can Suit Anybody.

Here is an advertisement of Lon don popular clothing house:
 "Saucy Cut Clothing.-Cut slap. with fakement seams and little artful bnt- tons at the bottom. to suit all corners. for business or pleasure. Cut very serious, to suit piowmen, dustmen, sneaks, mushroom fskirs trotter men, custers, actors, parsons. hruisers and gentlemen. Pegtops. bell bottoms, tights or half tights or drop over the hoofs Black or dandy vests. made to Hash the rag or dickey or tight up round the scrag. Lavender in every shade. built spankey, to suit the bey ar' flmsey lads of Noting Hiil, shep- | ansh asd the surrounding neigh bC rodS~ "A.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
A Picture Hat.

A charming picture hat of white chif- fon has crown of silvery green velvet leaves encircled by wide soft scarf of pompadour chine ribbon tied in a bow at the back, the fringed ends falling on the hair. The brim is draped with dead white Irish needlework- crochet-which falls over the edge and Is caught up in front by an ornament of pearls-three strings of these milky gems, which are caught up on the brim from either side of the pearl cabochon.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Becoming to Stout Women.

In her dress the stout woman must exercise the greatest care. A reserved taste and knowledge of the fitness of things will carry her over the pitfalls of color and large hats. The extreme of fashion must be avoided. Bright colors, plaids and, in fact. anything pronounced either in color or In style must be set aside. Stripes, if they be very narrow; black and some shades of gray are generally becoming to fat women. Fancy neck dressing and fussy belts should be avoided like the plague.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10

was little affair in which the Confcd- crates were whipped. They started 10 retreat. Vest well up to the front. He met a man from his own town in Mis- souri
 Say, Jim," said Vest, "when you go back home tell those folks you have seen me in battle"
 All right" replied Jim, starting away
 And say, Jim," shouted Vest after him, while you're about 1t you might tell them that no other human being will ever see me in another"
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
FOR YOUNG GIRI.

with black velvet ribbon, as is also the girdle, the latter knotted on the left side.
 The plaited plastron is of white silk. The sleeves are made with two puffs, each tucked at the top.
 The skirt, plaited over the hips, is trimmed at the bottom with rows of velvet ribbon in graduated widths Costume Elegant.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Purauif.

The high browed, resolute young man with the slim neck and lanky hair had driven the rabbit into hollow log.
 He plugged up the opening where the animal had gone in. Then he sat down on a stump, gun in hand, near the oth- CT end of the log and watched intently.
 What are you doingr' asked the minimizing as they strolled along.
 -'I am waiting" he said, with ma niacaI gleam in his eyes, flor the in- evitabie outcomer'-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
When Neat Hnd Ennnrh.

In Washington they tell this story on Senator Vest:
 Vest was a member of the Confed- crate congress during the civil war. Some of his constituents alleged that, being an ablebodied man, it would be just as well if he took gun and went out and did some fighting instead of loafing around Richmond making laws.
 Vest acQuiesced. He got gun and went to war. His first engagement
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
War .1 the Browas.u Moth.

In order to interest the public school
 children in the campaign against the .lbrowntail moth the board of trade of | ynn. Mass. has offered prize to the .rrnmmar school se that city collecting fine largest numbtS of nests and an- ,urher prize to the soam in the school u,tSh the highest avernae a pupil. The 1rees fin Lynn are badly infested by the
 Inurhs. and ten men are employed all
 Ibe vaar round in removing and buIp' ug the nests.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
SMART TAN CANVAS GOWN.

taffeta and quaintly plaited bolero of canvas. decorated with fancy buttons and lace collar. A cravat of lace en- circles the neck and falls over the full vest of white chiffon. The sleeve has a lower fitted portion of lace finished at the hand with a great lace frin, while the loose upper sleeve is of can vas with wide turned up cuff of the same enriched with lace.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Ghcap rntrfotInsst .

An inreHious method of obtaining & reputation for patriotism cheaply has been ilrretacd by certain Berlin publi' cans On tlsaH shop fronts they hang legends to tias effect: "So long as the war in South Africa lasts forbid any Englishman to enter my premises" sNhe use of this Tnaesrd Is, it is said. entirely confined te heuses of q class that never entertained Ru Englishman tr, thl cnnrsn nf IhcIr exiafencn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Extreme PoIftenenn.

"No, sir," said MT. Meekton; "I don | want any mo seat, no fare bill.'"
 But yol would like to see some ar engagement by which everybody who rides in street car can sit down?"
 Not a bit of 1t. I'm too polite. would not deprive lady of the satis. faction she gets in glaring a man out of his seat for anything in the world" |" Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
WOMAN AND FASHION
Canvas Gown.

The sketch shows a srlSrt gown O. tan canvas, with the long skirt very full and flowing, tie fullness at the waist set in box plai,s alternating with clusters of small tucks, and is trimmed at the foot with bands of tan taffeta The bodice has a deep ceinture of ths
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
No SatInfaction In That.

"Yes," he explained, "she is very an- gry with him"
 Why" she asked.
 "Oh, he caught her dozing in the hammock and kissed her" While she was asleepT "Yes."
 And didn't know what was hap pening?
 "Yes."
 How inconsidcrate, I should think she would be angIy."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Lon HRr

Stranger-Do people really have their offices In the tops of these skyscrapers? :?
 Manhattan-Of course. The days are longer up there than they are on the street level, and every minute counts here.-Town Topics.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Tried and True,

Hewitt-I've lost my best friend. Jewett-Why don't you advertise for 1t?
 Hewitt-What do you mean? | Jewett-l thought you said you had lost your pocketbook.-SmartS Set.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
In 1920.

Where are you going, Billf"
 I'm going over to the engine house and borrow a net. We just received a telephone message that man fell off the top of the skyscraper, and we want to catch him when he gets down this far."-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Nnt Krntuckr o,ss~ra.

The gentleman from Indiana smiled an unEelieving smile.
 This story of lot of oysters being drowned or the Virginia coasf by fresh water floods sounds tishy 10 me"
 The gentleman from Kentucky shook his head. An oyster is not Ash. suh. If you will allow the correction" he said, -fbut there Is nothing surprising in the statement. The foolish oysters. .suh, probably endeavored to drink the watah, suhF"-ZCincinnau Commercial Tribune. l
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
A Womnn.a Reaann.

'I refused him." said the talented emotional actress, because his name and mine are the same"
 Why should that have made any difference" asked the indispensable interlocutor.
 Because" was her reply, while still retaining my own name I would seem to have taken his."-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Pretty SerRe Drena.

The illustration is of a dress of dark blue serge for little girl from six to eight years old. The blouse is made with tiny tucks at the top and has q large sailor collar of white lace edged
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
4 New Disease.
What is

Lady-So your pa is sick. What is the matter with him?
 Little Girl-I think the doctor says he has locomobile attachment. - New York Journal
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Not Compulsory.

Student-Tell me, colonel, can a man be thoroughly honest and still succeed as lawyer7
 Veteran Attorney-I presume so; but -Rh--it isn't necessaryl-Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Not Hoodooed Anyway

Pingley-Does Upgo really believe that his airship will rise?
 Whatser-He must be certain of 1t. He has christened the ship the Baking Powder. - Philadelphia North Ameri- can.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Arf of CnncenIinn

Nell-She talks necessarily.
 Belle-Oh. that's only to keep people from finding out bow little she has to say.-Philadelphia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Spring Commuter.

Elnployer-How does it happen that you are so late, MT. Miffin?
 Salesman-The train on the Bissex- tile railroad was late. sir.
 Employer-Br you don't live on that line.
 Salesman-No. but If I did should have been a good deal later.-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Nof So Good.
After IhR MnNralnu

They tell me the major ha 8 been ten years on the stump?"
 "Yes; some of them stunips shouldl have been rooted up long ,aspr-Atlan- tn Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Nothiur Like Nothfnr.

she-Do you believe In the old say ing, Blessed be nothingr'
 He-Yes, indeed. There's nothing like 1t for keeping a chap single.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Jumping at Conclusion.

That young fellow is goin' to be heard from, you mark my word," said Farmer Corntossel.
 What makes you think so?'
 He jes' naturally won't work. He'll go to the lookup or invent somethin' an git rich, one O the Washing ton Star.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
Not AnxIou. For PartIcular..

Not Anxlous For Particulars.
 Does your husband always tell you In the evening everything he has done during the day?"
 Mercy. no! Do you suppose would let him bore me that way? There isn't a woman employed in the estab- lishment where he works."-Chicago Record Herald
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10
AS It |. In One Household.

As It Is In One Household. Do your children take after you?" Sometimes"
 Sometimes. What do you mean by that?
 Well, when they're naughty my wife says they do, but nothing seems to be said about 1t at any other time."-Chi- cago Post.
Connecticut western news., 1902-04-10

There Have Been Five Real Top Notehers - Difference Between Congressional Humorlst and Hu- morist In ConqresS-How John Al len Got There-Generals and Pri- vates-A Maiden Speech That Brought Fame.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
THE CASH TRADE
FLAX OFF ANOTHER CENT-FEED PRICES
REVTSED-RYE FIRM.

FLAX OFF ANOTHER CENI-EEED PRlCES
REVISED-RYE FIRM.
FLAX-rhe market lost another cent to-day.
and spot No. seed sold down to $1.39 There
IesEe Eeo trades de in No l. to O. arrive at 81 3s,and
I'VE days. SHIPPERS and outside buyers are active
In the local market and % cars were shipped out
of Minneapolis, Is cars going east. Re-
jccted sold spot at $1.37.
Minneapolis receipts. "a cars against 35 last
year, and shipments 25 cars. Receipts In Duluth
to SS Arrive, psis si.s4 August 81 3s; September,
s1.31h; October, 81 .26M: Duluth-Cash, 81 ~;
tember $1.34 October, s1.29A.
CORN-It was another quiet day in corn. No.
yellow sold at 57Ae and at the close was
INSTANCES on choice lSts, but vas generaliy weak:
cars, and no grade went az low as &c. No. 5
white closed at 3O% @31&c. Receipts, 46 cars;
shipments, 9 cars.
FEED AND MEAIMPrices are now on an even
corn quoted s21; No. feed, $21; No. 8 feed S2l;
&c rae S ~ s nef eg5n 5 meal In cotton sacks at
! MILLSTUFFS-;rherei is good demand with con-
tinued sales for export. Bran In bulk Is quoted
sis; red dog, Sis "a 5; feed in 26o:lb sacks 81
SYESo BfeaSsi III IA s, grade oef 4se ts
There was good demand: No. 2 closed al
47c. Receipts, 8 cars: shipments 8 cars.
BARIEY-,A fair demand ruled for ordinary
some offerings and it hard to get the tor
60@62c. Receipts, q cars; Shipments, IS cars.
firm, but ordinary upland and midland are
No. mand inHee $eS %edluRm l%R,ans
straw, choice, 4.56. Receipts 155 tons
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
- RIVERS ARE LOW -..-.-,...
Craft on sandbars in the Vicinity
of Beef Slough. - 4 1'',-%,
Special to. The Journal

special 10. Inc journal.
Saltwater, Mimi, Aug. 29.-Steamboat
owners on the two rivers are complaining
of the low water stage and declare that
little towing between this point and WI
mona can be done until heavy rains fall.
1t is reported that ten boats, several OF
which were coming here for RATS, are fast
ON sandbars in the vicinity of Beef Slough.
Some RATS have been broken up there
and a great deal of, trouble has been ex-
perienced for some time past
The Clyde left to-day with logs. for Gut
tenberg and lumber for Dubuque. The
Frontenac and Mountain Belle are ex-
pected in this afternoon, the former for
logs for. Laird-Norton. company of Wi
mona and the latter for lumber for Keokuk
and Burlington men,.
Ollie J. Burns is about. to return from
Butte where he has been pitching for the
league baseball team of that city. He
has been crippled for some time past and
has been on the bench. Realizing he
could not play again this season he has
asked for his release.
Manager Seymour of the Joseph Wolf
team has received requests from the st.
Paul league clubs management for
series of games after the close of the
regular season. Some Of these will be
played at Aurora park in this city.
Twenty-Five hundred men will be in line
on Labor day. Two bands, Stillwater's
and -Eudson's, have been engaged The
exercises will be held in the grove near
Aurora park. All work on the river and
business in town will be suspended
John Koppke of the town of Grant had
buggy and a set of harness stolen
Wednesday night
John Connolly of the town of Denmark
was found insane and taken to Rochester.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
the Market Opened With Every Sign
Of Having Shaken Off
Depression.
But There Was Little Interest and
Slightly Weaker Cash
81, Market. ~ E A..
No. Northern Sold at September
Price, but No. Held at &c
~ Premium.

Minneapolis Chamber Of Commerce. Aug 20
Wheat turned steady and flriper this morning and
held for the first hour around Yesterdays clos
ing point, without so much disposition shown
ture of nature to strengthen sentiment was
the cooler turn in the weather In the extreme
northwest, and this, while In sense disturbing,
was considered Important enough to bear watch
Ing. Enderlin had hour of rain during the
: night and It was raining at Anamoose; n. D., at
n o'clock this morning. Hankinson had cloudy
q skies and 1t generally cooler and cloudy
q up to Winnipeg. The temperatures at number
Of points were under 40 degrees and down to
SO degrees t'ene point, this reviving the fears
Of frost damage should the present conditions
and Oats ssonser pseas
corn weaker and later strength in December
corn. Chicago had very quiet session in the
early part Liverpool eased of again and was
sd lower at the, close. Other European markets
were quiet. Argentine reports were less opti.
mistic than of late. 1t is said to be too drj
for wheat in many places. while the flax Is badly
Su against b1 se
16S,ooo year ago. Receipts in the southwest
show less Of an excess over last year, Kansas
\ s47 900 bn: primary points had in ali 972,0oo
= bu, against 1.123,OOO last year. The northwest
received 356 cars. compared with 697 last year.
Minneapolis getting 1923. against 40, and Duluth
Z 49, against 227. Wheat and flour clearances were
1927 900 bu. Local stocks will decrease this week
by about $4,000 bu.
~ September wheat opened 1sc up at 65Ac, sold
+. to 65Ssc, came back to 65Ac, and held very
= quiet. The other options showed no greater
interest.
> The Modern Miller says farmers are preparing
their land for seeding of the next winter wheat
crop and conditions generally are favorable ex.
. cept in some few sections. where ground is too
dry and others where too wet. Everything In
dicates that large acreage will be sown.
: Wheat in the stack is being threshed and this
work Will be general after fail plowing is I'm
tshed. Another large movement of wheat to
market is then probable. The quality and con-
dition of wheat from stack is fine. The market
broke at the close, September going to 64s4 q
closed frmer at 643sc and May also shade over
yesterday Mt 66Mc.
Where was some business at hc over, but after
time September price made the figure. No l
northern easier we'll, and while there was
some business in few choice lots at &c over, the
bulk Went at &c over September: For new No.:
721a I5c. No. northern sold at 65& @66Ac
for the bulk. No. brought 63@64Hc Reject
ed brought 81 0l6}c and no grade GO &c to 5Sc.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
BOAT STILL UNKNOWN
Lake Craft Burned Last Night Off
, =, Menominee, Mich. +
r., The Journal

Special to The Journal. ~ -. > IS
Menomince, Mich, Aug, 29.-The name
of the vessel that burned last night or its
character cannot yet be learned The fire
tug and the tug Fields returned late last
night, but had learned nothing definite,
as they could not get near the boat, al
though it appeared from the shore In the
twilight that the fire tug was towing the
,boatrout into the bay and it was thought
she had reached the boat and was throw
ing water on the flames as they died down
soon after the tug went out. g.;
The captains of the tugs say they went
six or eight miles up shore, but before
they arrived there 1t had grown dark and
they did not get within two miles Of the
burning vessel, as it had drifted near the
shore and the tugs were afraid of run
ming aground or upon the rocks.
Unless some fisherman comes down to-
day some. tug goes to the scene the
name Of the burning boat will not be
known. .ss55
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

The subtreasury gained $541 900 from New
York banks to-day sin Friday has gained
$5.S19. 900. This will show in to-morrow's bank
statement.
B Canadian Pacific net earnings for July, 81, 175,
iii an increase of $79,S44.
. Firm money and the holiday held down trading
in stocks.
banks and trust companies are not calling loans
but marzing money Four per cent was
paid early, AZ per cent later, and after an hour
the nominal figure was per cent.
New York to Charles E. Lewis: The tone to-
day is about as we expected. After the money
uneasiness is over it is believed good Dull mar
ket will follow.
Watson, from New York With three-day
holiday after. tonight, it is natural to expect
making to the long +S side Ihe
reopen on Tuesday with increased interest, mark
ing the return of the many who prefer osget ou,
now and 90 light over the holiday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
GRAIN TRADE GOSSIP

Local wheat stocks will decrease about $50 600
bu this week.
The cash wheat premium was 1c lower. -.
Liverpool closed wheat SD lower. :, :. 7
Paris was of on wheat equal to A@1c and
also weaker -four. ,
: Armour sold some December wheat In Chicago.
Broomhall says the weakness IN hiverpooiL is s
markets. but due in some measure to the brill
liant weather in England, which makes sentiment
Edards, Wood & Co., from Chicago: Wheat is
steady, helped by corn and low temperatures ! In
the northwest. There was little scare IN me th
country over is somewhat less favorable; There
is some slight uneasiness over the possibility OF
frosts in the northwest. ~.- ooo
.Cearanees: Wheat and -four, 527, ,oool bu;> corn'
Chicago to G. E. Lewis: Our Paris correspon;
dent writes US under date Avg, -: Ex1ec, @
wheat crop Of from 125. 900, 900 TO a3o, ,OO0 0oC
hectoletres which is equal to 353. .OO0 900 to 1867
Ooo. 900 bu Consumption of France is estimated
at $40 600, 900 per annum- If crop harvested as
indicated France Will again pc 1ndepehoent OF eA'
nortinp countries ~ .eS--S ~. r."
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

AGE BY FROSTs.
sc Aos se tn
IN the GsSe We're
those from the continent. The weather was fair
to-day, with predictions of more clear weather
%, however, there was gossip that frosts might
do some damage. - =
+od few showers fell during the night and this
M soon sod to 70 ee shade
and
ing total for the three points of 617 cars,
asa
900 bu last year. y
close close Vas vas? r% @s up 95'f 1T 1oSc ' The
NC; May, eoA @esNc: Cash wheat: No
es@ss11e;' No. ) hard Winter, es@ssc; No. i
'sS No was SRssas Rsss ss@3a
sne !nst 3ss eee ePss
es by eu psee he near s lei
tone, with September near 5oNc. Receipts We're
not Tds e. closed sfcns
Close; corn-september, 57Nc; December,
Cash Corn-No. 2, 5ehc; No. 3, eo@eokc.
Early. trading. was at steady prices. but on re
newal of buy ing by manufacturers there was a
fesia S!ne sse:sSS sxsE ::
grading grading was vas still miserable, only Is today Of
Close: oats-August 2eNc, new, s5Mc; Sep
tember 2s&c a6sH nsw s4hc December 29%c new
Cash oats--,No. 2, 2sc; No. 3, Csc. r.