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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

a family which has
cost the British
taxpayers a good
many dollars since
the time of that in
dolent and profit
gate m o march
Charles III.
T he ID uk g of
Richmond was not
remarkab BILE for
any great quail
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21
ravoRIrE OF A KING

Death of the Duke OF Richmond Re.
called @ rtory Of Debaaement.
In the death OF the Duke Of Rich.
mond. which occurred in Scotland. re-
Gently, there passed away the head Of
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

Billy Armstrong, well known fighter
In Spokane. defeated Gunner Wagner
OF the Royal Canadian artillery at Que
bee, Canada, recently.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

are Of the old style spikes, and the
harrow can be easily put together by
any one after the iron work is fashion
ed by the blacksmith.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

An Irish philos pher says that every
thing comes to the man who gets up
and hustles while he sits down and
waita
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

rs she such very up to date wo-
MANI"
"Oh, yes, indeed. Why, she draws
alimony from two men."-Chicago
Post.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

"Of course, you wouldn't marry
title?'
Not II there was any other way of
getting one" answered the severely
practical girl.-Chicago Post.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

Trotters they go fast in Kansas,
Do mile In nothing fat in Kansas.
Lou Dillon she could do
Twenty miles in less than 200
By the watches they use in Kansas.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

A large share of the worlds dried
plums come rom Bosnia
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-11-21

Railway or Canada.
Canada now has 1900 miles OF rail-
way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
THE CERTAINTY OF FATE.

The Mohammedans have a fable
which they repeat to illustrate the
certainty of fate. The Philadelphia
Times quotes it as having been tod
by Robert Barr, the celebrated novel
list.
A sultan was once asked by his
favorite, the grand War, for permls-
sion to leave at once for Smyrna, al
though a brilliant court fete was then
in progress. Upon being asked his
reason for such haste, the vizier re-
piled:
Because [ just saw the angel OF
death yonder in the crowd. He
looked at me SO earnestly that !
know he has come for me. l wish
to escape him.
Go. Go at once!" said the sultan,
who then beckoned to the angel and
asked why the latter had looked so
earnestly at the vizier.
Il was wondering" replied tho
angel of death, why he was here for
| have orders to kill an in Smyrna"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
The SEASONS FASHIONS.

The collarless jacket cut a trife
low in the neck is the mode. The
blouse is still with US. The long.
three-quarter-length Russian blouse
coat is good style. as is also the short
blouse which ends with a belt at the
/ waistline. But to emphasize the
fact thai variety rules, there are Eton
Jackets equally fashionable which
are short enough to show the waist
line all the way around, except in the
! front, where they are made with long
stole ends.
Sleeves continue to display their
fullness below the elbow, and are
much trimmed. Cuffs are more fanci-
full than ever. and tab effects in cloth,
velvet and silk are frequently intro
duced not only as a trimming for
Jackets, but for skirts.
1t is to be a season of trimmings.
Pendant ideas are among the newess
~fancies. Tassels, silk braids, and
passementeries with little drops
dangling from them, are considered
modish.
4 very new idea in planning an elab-
crate gown Of sheer, soft material is
! to trim it with bands of transparent
, wolfe or even mousseline, decorated
with a design worked out in very mar
row silk braid. A gown of this sort is
made over a changeable taffeta lin
ing, and a very pretty effect is Oh
tanned by the iridescent effect of the
| silk showing through the transparent
hands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
BITING FINGER NAILS.
Ways by Which a Bad Habit May be
Broken

Wet a little ~quinine or saiicin to a
paste with water and rub it we'll into
her nails. Let it dry before you re-
lease her fingers. They will soon go
to her mouth, and come out sooner.
Repeat the application should she
suck it off. After a few nibbles she
will learn that nails are bitter, and
leave them alone. If, as sometimes
happens, she persists in sucking the
fnger-tips until the nails are free
of the bitter taste, sew up her hands
in bandages as if they were sore.
Make her comprehend that she must
wear the bandages as long as she
| persists in gnawing her nails. The
! trick is probably hereditary. All the
more reason why you should %resolute-
ly set about breaking it up. Serious
intestinal disorders sometimes result
from swallowing the fragments
gnawed off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
To be Continued.
French to Combat tuberculosis.

An appeal has been issued by a
committee. of which Professor
Brouardel is chairman, calling On the
people of France to subscribe toward
a national fund for the erection and
maintenance of sanatoria for con-
sumptives. The appeal states that
Germany now has ga such sanatoria,
sheltering $4,000 inmates, while
France has only two. 1t also states
that during the last three years the
German army lost 1900 from tuber-
| ~culosis, while France has lost 10000
from this cause alone. An anony-
nous subscription Of $4,000 has al
ready been received.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
VERY VENERABLE WOMAN.
Mrs. Hasbrouck Of Oshkosh Now Past
1903 Years Old.

Mrs. Betsey Hasbrouck, Of Osh-
kosh, who without doubt is the oldest
living woman in Wisconsin, was 1O3
years old February 20. There are
several people in Madison who have
met this remarkable woman and are
more or less intimately connected
with the various members of the
family. Among this number is Mrs.
George w. Holt, 1910 Drake street,
who for Is years prior to her mar
riage to Mr.. Holt, was a resilient of
Oshkosh. Mrs. Holt was one Of the
100 people who called on Mrs. Has
brouck on the day when she was 100
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
NEW STYLES I'M HATS,

Generally speaking, the Easter hat
will be broad and fiat in effect. Backs
will be a trifle shorter, crowns a bit
broader, and in size nc extremes will
be seen. Light effects will charac-
terize the trimmings, and the flowers
used will be preferably the smaller
blossoms. There is a tendency to in
troduce later on a crown high enough
to be worthy its name, but the first
models show the plateau or extreme
w low crown. One noticeable fea-
ture of the new hats is hat they no
longer lie fiat on the head. but are
made with a bandeau, and show the
brim becomingly raised. Dropping
trimmings are much favored. Flowers
will be arranged to droop their heads
and the smaller flowers will be used
in pendant punches.
1t is to be a season of mixed eff
fects in straw braids. Not only is one
color mingled with white or black
braid, but two shades of the color are
often seen effectively blended. The
glace satin straw braids are charming
used in this way, as they have a
polished, %iridescent effect. The black
and-white combinations both in tulle
and straw are quite as fashionable as
ever. but it is the black that predomi-
ntes, rather than white.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
Y y y
DESTROYING INSECTS.

Bits of raw cotton or wadding sat
urated with the oil of p~ennyroyal,
placed between the mattress and
around the bed will drive away he
plague not given in the list of those
with which Egypt was scourged for
her sins. For this dreadful pest
another excellent preventive and cure
is an application to infested places OF
equal parts of kerosene and spirits OF
turpentine. Put the solution in the
Joints and cracks of the bed, about
the surbase and in any other places
where the insects have found lodg-
ment. and fill all cracks with hard
soap that can be so treated. This IS
an old-fashioned and reliable remedy.
March Woman's Home Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
Human Nature.

what are the respective ages CT
the father and the SOM"
"Well, 1 judge that the former is
over fifty, because I notice he likes
to be called my boy and that the
latter is under twenty-five, for the
reason that it pleases him to be ad-
dressed as old man."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
HOW TO CLEAN WALLPAPER.

Grease-spots can be removed from
wallpaper by rubbing gently with
soft bread-crumbs. Pack the crumbs
lightly in a small ball, and work with
a rotary motion. If the stain is very
obstinate, spread with a paste of pot
ters' clay, water and ox-gall; dry and
renew paste until the stain disap-
pears. Wipe down the walls with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
ES.

Use a 1ong-landled brush to dust
pictures and high places, a stiff paint
brush for busting carved furniture,
and a small round paint-brush for
greasing bread and cake tins. A new
toothbrush is fine for cleaning strain
ers and celery. A scrubbing-brush
with rather stiff bristles may be used
to clean pressed and cut glass dishes
and to wash all scanned tinware. A
fiber brush will clean the lemon and
~horse-radish graters and emove the
skin from new potatoes. Another
useful article is a cheap whisk-broom,
bought for the sole purpose Of fur
nishing splints for trying cakes. 1t
should be kept in a paper bag, will
last for years, and has the virtue of
cleanliness,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
STAINING FLOORS.

Hard floors require oiling and rub
bing twice a month to make them pre-
sentable, and every year or two they
will wear of. so that a new coat of
stain and varnish will be required on
the worm places.
The reddish, yellow or brown tones
of the stained floor can readily be
posed mainly Of ~turpentine, into
which is mixed a portion of burnt
lumber, yellow ocher or burnt sienna,
according to the tone Of the old stain.
Combined stain and varnish is not
desirable on old floors, and is not par.
ticularly pleasing on new ones. 1t
is always best to apply the stain first,
in a thin coat, with a fiat brush, and
after allowing it to dry a day, go over
the entire floor with coat of hard-oil
finish, or better yet, a coat of spar
composition. When mixing the stains,
they should not be too thick with the
acknowledgement, nor laid on too
thick with the brush.
Where floors are worn in the mid
die, leaving the edges nearly as good
as new, the color of the stain must be
carefully matched, so that a patchy
appearance may not be the result.
At a hardware or paint store the
raw lumber. burnt umber, burnt sien-
ma or yellow ochre ground in oil can
be had in small cans. or the dry
owderS NAV he used. Clear turDen-
tine will be all that is required to
thin the ground color or act as a
medium for the dry colors, which
will appear much darker when mixed
with the turpentine. If the turpen-
tine should be very thin, however, a
small portion of Japan drier may be
added to lend more of a body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

The secretary Of commerce, George
B. Cortelyou, the latest addition to the
cabinet of President Roosevelt, is now
at work organizing his new depart
ment. James R. Garfield, sol Of the
late President Garfield and appointed
first head of the bureau Of corpora
lions in the new department, will have
very important duties. His office is
really the trust publicity bureau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
NEW IDEAS FOR COLLARS.

Every woman knows that much de-
ponds upon the collar Of her shirt
waist. That is why the smart girl
is always bothering her pretty head
to think up new ideas in stocks.
Among the novelties which she has
designed is a plain stock of linen
slashed here and there all the way
around. Through these slashes mar
row black velvet ribbon is threaded,
tying in a little knot just below the
stock in front. The ribbon must be
of sufficient length to have two long
ends, for they display part of the
charm of the collar. Clover-shaped
little pieces of white linen with their
edges embroidered in black silk are
made with a hole in the center, so
they may be strung on these velvet
ends of the tie. The narrow embroi-
dered turnover collar gives the finish
ing-touch to the stock, which is en-
| ~broidered to match whatever color
velvet ribbon is used.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

Washington, March 3.-The follow
ing preliminary report Of the precious
stone industry for 1902 is sumitted by
G. F. Kunz to the United States geo.
logical survey:
The year 1902 has been remarkable
in the precious stone industry III
America in a number of particulars,
among which the following may be
especially noted. The finding of a
new locality for sapphire in Montana
"a creek, in the bed of which
sapphire is found associated with
gold, as in the Rock creek region at
Yogo gulch, and on the Missouri near
Helena; the further development of a
new mine of the blue sapphire in Fer
gus county; and the continued work
ings of the other two mines in the
same state. Then comes the mining
and development of the old beryl To-
c~alities in Mitchell county, n. c., and
the development of the beryl locality
at Grafton, n. H. An amethyst mine
has been opened in South Carolina,
and two new amethyst deposits have
been found in Virginia. The mining
of rubellite in San Diego county, Cal,
continues, and a new deposit near
Banner in the same region has been
found. The further development of
chrysOprase in Tulare county, Cal,
and the discovery of a e locality
in BuncOmbe county, n. c., are to be
noted. A deposit of vesuvianite
Gdocrase) has been discovered in
central California. The output of
turquoise from eight or more western
localities continues. and it has been
discovered at two localities in Ala
bama, the most easterly region yet
known for that gem.
1t has been the greatest year on
record for the importation of dia-
monds, pearls, and other precious
stones, and is notable also for the
~patenting of three new forms of bril-
liant-one with SO facets, another
with 10S, and the third, a most i'll
g%enious system of %concaving the eight
templet faces on a brilliant, and also
c~oncaving the faces octagOnal, and Of
producing other quaint forms, the
claim in all instances being a greater
b%rilliancy.
The imports, also, Of topaz, both
the true and the so-called Spanish,
Saxon, and Scotch varieties, Of coral
in delicate tints Of pink, and of seed
pearls and pearls in ropes, are worthy
of remark.
The following table gives the. pro
duction of precious stones in the
! United States during 1902:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
NEW SAPPHIRE MINE
ONE DISCOVERED RECENTLY IN
MONTANA.
MANY PRECIOUS STONES

Past Year a Great One for Them in
This Country-Amethyst Industry
Developed in South Carolina-and
Turquoise Found in AIabama-Big
lmportations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

R. G. Dun & Co.'s review reports
January railroad earnings "a per cent.
greater than for 1902.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

Joseph Battell, a millionaire land
owner of Middlebury, Vt, has offered
to rebuild the business quarter Of the
town, which was recently destroyed by
fire, replacing the old buildings with
ireproof structures. His only condi-
ton is that the village must guarantee
in a mass-meeting that no saloons
shall ever be opened in town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

The professor-They have travelled
safely along the happy journey until
realized. Mrs. Malaprop-Yes, Cupid,
the god of love, must now give way to
Hyphen, the god of matrimony.-
Kansas City Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12
ASHIONS

a clean old pillow-case tied over a
broom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-12

This gives a preliminary total o
$318,3OO for 1902, as compared with
S289,O5O in 1901, and $233,170 in 1900
The colored American., 1903-05-09

Thursday afternoon of last week. and
a very pleasing program was presented
Sam1 G1dd1ngs, of Kellinger St., on
by the little folks, after which re-
freshments were served.
The Annual Fair of the A. M. E.
Zion church occurred during the past
week and was grand success, both
socially and financially. Each evening
a literary program of high order was
presented to large and appreciative
audiences and the booths down stairs
were most beautifully and artisticaIIy
decorated with a large and beautiful
assortment of things in them to select
from. The ladies deserve great praise
for their untiring efforts.
. Mrs. Donaldson Skinner is still
with her son, at Plainfield, n. j., who
has been very i'll. We hope for him
a speedy recovery.
Miss Anna Hauer, of Brooklyn. N.
Y, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
o. Bundick. of Jones Place.
Miss Sallie Glass, of Mont Clair,
n. j., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
John Adams, of Newman street, last
Sunday.
Rev. j. T. McFarley, of Petersburg,
Va. was the guest of the Rev. j. T.
Gaskill during the past week.
The District deputy, Mr.. j. Webb, of
he Third Masonic District, will pay
fraternal visit to d. S. Dudley Lodge
No. A, Tarrytown, n. Y, on Tuesday
evening, May 5, 1903.
BROWN GRIT, JR.
The colored American., 1903-05-09
The Doctors Dined.
Tho Palmetto Medical Association
Feted in Sumter-NOtes.

Cumter. S. c., Special.-The Pal
r,atto Medical Association held their
Sivtb Annual Session in the beauti-
fnI town of Sumter, beginning Wednes-
dav April 29th. The members of
his Association are composed of col
ored physicians of this state and also
includes on it's list dentists and drug
gists. The Association meets in diff
ferent cities or towns each year and it
is customary at night of the first days
session to have a public meeting, when
the president delivers his annual ad-
dress and addresses of welcome are
made This public meeting was held
in the Mt. Pisgah A. NJ. E. church,
of which Rev. Williams is the pastor.
DR.. J. A Robinson, of Darlington, de-
Hyered the presidents address which
gave a review of the progress in med
zeal science during the last year. He
took as his subject, Lights and shades
of country practitioner. Addresses
of welcome to the visiting brethren
we're made by Revs. Jacobs and Bow
en- and these addresses were respond
ed to by Dr. c. C. Johnson, of COlum-
bia. Dr. Crum being present made an
address in response to the demand of
all present. Excellent music was fur
DAYS session was held in the lecture
room of this church. Interesting pa
perS were read and discussed. The
heads of all sections made excellent re
ports: DR.: Crum on perdiabics; DR..
McClennOn on surgery; DR.. Smith on
gyneOlogy; DR.. Earle on obstredics;
DR.. Johnson on medicine. The follow
ing officers were elected for the next
year:
President, DR.. j. A Robinson, Jr.,
Darlington; Vice President, DIR. J. A
Macon, Rock Hill; Second Vice
President, DR.. J. A. Lightaer, CO-um-
bia: Secretary DR.. l.. w. Bernie, Sum-
ter; Treasurer, DR.. w. D. Crum, Char
lesion.
The next place Of meeting will be at
Florence.
At night a grand banquet was CIV
en- by the citizens in honor of the visit
ing citizens; covers we're laid for IS.
The most prominent citizens were pres
ent to assist in doing honor to the Wis
itOrs. The Duke of Darlington Ed
ward Deas, and ex-Congressman Muir
ray were also present as guests. Be
fore the close of the evenings enter
tainment, the toast master, Rev. Will
Hams made the following announce
ment Of toaSts, which were responded
to: Our Association, DR.. j. A.
Robinson; Our Women" DR.. G. G.
Johnson; THE Profession" DR.. w.
D. Crum; Hospital Work. Dr. A. G.
McClannOn. In addition to their grand
banquet, the physicians were given a
complementary drive by the citizens.
The colOred people of Sumter are very
prosperous and the owners of valuable
real estate. They have fine residences
handsomely furnished.
The physicians were treated with
great consideration by the good people
ol sumter and they spared no expense
IN giving their guests a royal time.
The colored American., 1903-05-09
MASS MEETING IN CONNECTICUT.

Hartford, Conn, Special
A great mass meeting under the au-
spices of the Union Brotherhood, at
the Union Baptist Church, Sunday,
was we'll attended, and the speaker, Dr.
j. Milton Waldron, proved his ability
as an orator, scholar and teacher. Dr.
Waldron's subject, "The Negro" SO
satisfied his audience from beginning
to end that Rev. w. Gay made a mo-
ton to give him a vote of thanks,
which was seconded by Mr.. P. Will
liams, an the president, Bro. Waite
nous. DR.. Waldron responded, saying
he was more than glad to- know that
his views on the subject were accepted
and that he was solely working for the
salvation of his people. At night he
preached the holy communion sermon,
and on Monday night a reception in
his honor, under the auspices of the
Young Mems Glass of the Sunday
School and the You Know Club.
The Rev. A. A. Crook of the A M.
Zion Church preached his farewell SER
mon Sunday night and served the holy
COMMUNION, assisted Dy BROS. >. Cur
ley and G. Douglass
At Shiloh Baptist Church, Sunday,
the Y. P. U. held service at $50 D. m.
and holy communion in the evening
On Sunday, May II, Celestial Lodge
2O93 viii hold Thanksgiving service
at 1880 p. m. at Shiloh Baptist Church
Rev. A. w. Smith will officiate. On
Thursday. May II, they will give a mu-
s1cal entertainment at their 2Sth and
Mulberry street Church.
The young people of the Talcott
street Church gave their Chronothan-
atOletron entertainment and bazaar at
City Mission Hall last Friday All
present had an enjoyable time. There
will also be a concert at said church
Thursday, the 7th
Mr.. F. o. Cross name was presented
to Sheriff Smith for appointment as
deputy We wish him success, for he
is worthy and is the choice of the col
ored citizens.
Mr.. Douglass is slowly improving.
Mrs. Maud Byrd will return this
week from Florence, Mass.
Mrs. S. Belle Andrews was in the
city Saturday, enroute for Allegheny,
Pa, to appear at Carnegie Hall, May
5th.
Don't forget the jug-breaking at Shi-
loh. Thursday, May 81.
The Womens Federation Club meet
ing was at Mrs. VIM. Edwards lis
Adlaid street, Monday,
Mr.. Henry Durham, of Winston, Sa-
lem, N c., was in the city the asst
week,
Z
The colored American., 1903-05-09
EX-CONSUL WALLER SPEAKS.

=, 1onkers, n. Y, SpeciaI.-At the
messiah Baptist church, on last Sun
udy evening, memorial exercises were
Ieid IN memory of Mrs. Fannie Thorn
~, Wh' who died on April 18TH. Mrs.
Iinornton was from Virginia, but had
nNed IN Yonkers for Some time, and
% was a consistent christian. Master Ar
Cnur Giddings, of Kellinger ST., only
10 years old, has been made organist
VI Gl lhe Messiah Baptist church and is
uolng very nicely.
=, Inc Mems Business Club of the A
", T. Zion church, had a very inter-
sung and enthusiastic meeting on
iasl i sunday afternoon. the ladies hav-
oeen allowed to be present
MI j. l.. Waller, Consul to Madagas-
ear "a made a very forcible address and
LIS rl.S. French, his daughter, sang a
very sweet solo.
me Rose buds held their 3rd An
ul'eiSary at the residence of Mrs.