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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21
MILES COMMAND MEETS.
Business and Pleasure Combined Last
NIGHT in S. w. v. Hall.


Gen. Nelson A. Miles Command, No. 1.
Spanish War Veterans, held its regular
semi-monthly meeting last evening at
Spanish War Veterans Hall, 1l9 9th street
northwest large number of the members
of the command being present Capt
Dyer. who presided, announced that Col.
Vrell past commander-in-chief who has
been seriously ill., is improving. and will
probably be able to leave the hospital in
few days. The members of the command
expressed much pleasure at this. and sew
eral members spoke. urging that recep-
ton and banquet be arranged in Col. CrelI s
honor to be given as soon as he RECEIVERS.
1t was announced that Col. MegreW, the
new comma nder-in-chief, would soon visit
Washington. and 1t was proposed to ar
range reception in his honor. Capt. Dyer
stated. however. that Col. Megrew had ex
pressed a wish that the reception be de-
ferred till later on, as ne would not pay
the District of Columbia corps official
visit at this time, his object being mainly
to confer with Past in Chief
Urell that he Col Megrew) may take
up the work of the organization where Col.
Urell had left off, and to get the benefit of
any information that Col Urell might be
able to give him.
The business meeting of the command
closed early. in order that lady relatives
and friends of the members who had
been invited to social session might
be admitted. Several of the ladies and
members of the command spoke, among
whom were DR.. Anita Newcomb MCGEE the
sponsor of the command. She told of the
New Haven convention and the part the
nurses took in the same. Refreshments
were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21
Steamer Kent Disabled.

The steamer Kent. which has been run
ming on the mail route between this city and
Clymont. Md. for several months past, is
lying at Alexandria disabled. and it will
be several days before she will be able to
resume her route AS the steamer was be-
tween Marshall Hall and Fort Washington
yesterday her trip to this city the big
pin in the crank that connects the walk
ing beam with the wheels broke off short,
rendering the steamer helpless. The United
States naval tug Tecumseh. which was
passing at the time. went to the aid of the
steamer, and taking off her passengers and
mail brought them to Alexandria, where
they were transferred to the steamer Arrow
smith and brought to Washington. The Te-
cumseh then returned to Marshall Hall, and
taking the disabled steamer in tow brought
her to Alexandria. The steamer Estelle
Randall took the Kents place this morning
upon the GlymOnt route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21

1t is understood the officials of the local
union of fire department employees will
again submit to the House of Representa-
tives the bill to limit their lahors to twelve
consecutive hours a day. The bill has been
introduced In Congress upon several occa-
sons by Representative Sidney E. Mudd
or Maryland. The services of Mr. Mudd
1t Is said, have again been invoked. and he
will endeavor to have the measure adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21

Mrs. Warren Iamphier, 80 Nudge ST.. Lynn
Mass says:
Household with constant worry so wore
upon my mind that l could not sleep well, and
great anxiety brought pronounced case of
nervous exh. Iston. lost flesh rapidly; my appe-
tte failed and my kindneys got all out Of order
My physician prescribed a radical change Of scene
and suggested travel l could not leave my duties.
however Some told of the wonderful cures
Blood Wine had made. / decided to try it. 1t
did me good from the start and three or four
BOTTLES cold sleep regularly. eat heartily and
my kidneys in splendid condition 1t Is all
il is represented to he and / will never be without
a bottle Of Blood Wine to ward off disease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21

A referendum vote is being taken among
the 10000 members of the International
Association of Machinists to ascertain
whether or not they favor an industrial
observation-disclosures controlling all work.
men, irrespective of their calling by q sim
gle organization. The many controversies
involving trade jurisdiction are said to be
responsible for the referendum vote In
calling for it the officials of the associa-
ton explain that it is not their desire to
have that body become an industrial Or
ganization, but to ascertain the senti-
ments of the membership on the PROPOSE
ton.
Under the present constitution of the
American Federation OF Labor every affil-
lated organization is conceded complete
autonomy in the administration of it's af-
fairs. A change in the present policy of
the federation, it is said, will completely
revolutioniZe the labor movement, and
every labor union would have a mixed
membership.
Mr.. John HamerStrom of Washington
Lodge of MachinStS has been chosen as
one of the delegates of the Interna tional
Association of Machinsts to the annual
convention of the American Federation of
Labor The other delegates of the asSocia-
ton are: President James OConneli, by
virtue of his office: James Creaker of Rich
mond Va; George Waner of New York
city and a. E. Ireland of Chicago, Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21
Cured of Asthma
After 50 Years of Suffering.

1t will be gratifying to Asthmatic readers to
learn that an absolute cure has at last been dis
covered by DR.. Schinmann. That the remedy Is
an efectual cannot be doubted after perusal Of
such testimony that Of G. W. Van Antwerp,
Fulton. n Y, who says: Your remedy (Schiff-
mann's Asthma Cure) is the best used. I
bought a package Gf druggist and tried it, and
one box entirely cured me Of Asthma and have
not had it since. can now to bed and sleep all
night with perfect comfort, which have not done
before for IS years. snd thank you for the health
that now JOY. hope that you will publish this
letter. that others may learn Of its wonderful vr-
tuea.''
Sold by all druggists at Soc. and $1.O0. Send
&c. stamp to Dr.. X. Schi6mann Box SOL. St. Paul,
Mimi. for free sample package.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21
Chamberlain at Newcastle

LONDON, October 21.-At Newcastle last
night Joseph Chamberlain returned to the
tariff controversy. when he addressed an
enthusiastic meeting of 1900 persons and
held his immense audience for an hour and
half. 1t was his first public appearance
since his recent Illness, and he was appar-
emily in good health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21

A c. Ellis of 81 Martin St. Coyington Ky
who suffered terribly with rheuma tism, entire
ly cured by Blood Wine" He writes:
Gentlemen:-'1 WAS troubled with Pleurisy or
Rheuma tism all last winter and spring. Could
hardly stoop without great pain. and seeing Blood
Wine advertised. l tried bottle and got much
relief that bought the second bottle and before
1 had taken all Of it l completely cured and
have felt symptom of 1T since. have sent
many people to Geo c. Gooie to buy 1t. l con-
slider 1t tine remedy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21

VIM. :. Bowie of Charlestown, Mass. snys: For
a number OF years suffered with chronic diarrhoea
tany one who has had it for day only knows
what terrible disease 1t Isl. 1t Slapped my
strength. and changed me from a strong healthy
man to frail, puny fellow. would gladly have
given $4,000 for a cure. Physicians doctored me
until was almost sick Of seeing them come They
did me no good. / grew and worse until
death stared me In the face. l was absolutely
hopeless. With a great deal OF prejudice was
one day talked into trying Blood Wine To my
great surprise found 1t helped me. I stuck to 1t
regularly, following directions and in time 1t cured
me entirely. I cannot express my gratitude In the
limits of a letter, but will say that ! know it
saved my life. and that l think 1t the greatest
medicine In the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21

F. A. BeI.son, 1913 Saylor St, Cleveland Ohio
knows what ii is to be free from colds and
their terrible after effects. He says:
II have been subject to colds for u long time and
they have always left down. weak, Ianguid
and tired. Each cold required weeks 10 get over
on Of the after-effects. Nothing seemed to
overcome this until took Blood Wine and 1t
quickly drove that feeling and gave me
strength
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21
Survivors Talk.
These People Have Been
Restored to Health and
Happiness by "Blood
Wine"

Prof JOIN. II. Rooney of the Nuscnt Baths, Buff
fao. y. Y. who entirely cured of ad-
vanced type of kidney disease, says:
II have for time past been troubled with
kidney and liver disturbances. Though skeptical l
induced TO try Blood Wine 1t acted as II
by magic, quickly, In fact | couldn't hardly
believe II myself II is all 1t is represented to be,
and keep Blood Wine hand all the time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21

Mr.. Chas F.. George OF POI E 61st ST. New
York City. OF whom the above picture Is a good
likeness. says:
Gentlemen:-''Woris fan to express my regards
toward Blood Wine AS a conareror of disease
and body builder / believe 1t has no equal Any
man womrn who is down will find even one
bottle to he highly beneficial 1t should only
be in every home but should be used Once tried
1t will be tire sured for Its invigorating effects"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-21

will in no way be associated with any ac-
ton before the convention by the delegates
of the International Union of Bookbinders
and will confine himself to his duties as a
delegate of the central body.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05
THE BAY VIEW CLUB.

Alma, as a village, is noted for her
culture, and the literary clubs that have
been organized materially assist is sus.
tanning that reputation. Not the least
among these clubs, is the society known
as the Bay View Club. This society is
made up Of busy housekeepers and
teachers who find time t. weave into
their daily lives little Of history, poetry
and art. The Bay View work is a reg
ular prescribed literary course OF four
years. The first of the graduates of this
club were Miss Cora Dunlap and Mrs.
Abbie Montigel, when at the last meet.
ing OF the year, held last Monday night,
they gave orations, Mrs Montigel's
subject being 1.-The History of the
Club" with valedictory. Miss Dunlap
read the "Club Prophecy" surprising
the members with what the future held
in store for them, from Susan b.
Anthony TO an Argonaut.
After the election of officers for the
ensuing year, OF which Mrs. Geo. Bid
son was elected PRESIDENT Mrs. Chas.
Delavan. vice. president, Miss Annette
McOlaren, secretary Mrs. ). O.. Pierce,
treasurer; and leaders for the three
books for the next years course, Mrs.
Delavan served ice cream and cake.
The work of the year closed at this
meeting to begin again in November.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05
1H1One and
ET.J Vicinity

A. J. Foster was in Lansing the first
Of the week.
Mrs J. B. Tucker was in Shepherd
Wednesday.
Mrs j. H. Lancashire and son, Ammi,
went to Detroit Thursday.
Harry Foster. of Chesaning, visited
his brother, A. J. Foster, this week.
Mrs. A. l.. Pratt and Mrs. Geo. Beck
visited friends in Ithaca Thursday.
Mrs. T. B. Stanard, of Flint is visit.
ing her nephew, S. Stanard, this week
Miss Sarah Ford, of Greenvlle, n. Y e.,
is visiting at the home Of her uncle, @.
S. Ward.
Mrs. Ida sober, OF Cleveland, O., Wis.
tied her sister, Mrs. John Glass, the
first Of the week.
Rev. c. +. Scott left Thursday for
Bay City TO remain few days when he
will go TO Grayling where he will preach
during the summer.
The contract for serving the banquet
for the state firemen's convention next
Wednesday night, has been awarded to
the Rathbone Sisters of Alma
Mrs. Geo Lane, who has been visit
ing relatives and friends in Alma for
several weeks, left Thursday for Hills
dale, where they have moved.
Mesdames A. +. Mulholland and Geo.
W. Moore held reception at the home
of the former on States last Wednes.
day afternoon. Dainty refreshments
were served
The sleeping car on the Thursday
morning Ann Arbor train from the
north, caught on fire when between
Lake George and Marion, considerable
damage being done before 1t was ex.
tinguished.
Jesse O. Ellison. formerly of this
place, has been appointed agent Of the
+. VI. office at Ludington, and il is
further reported that he is TO be married
to LudinRton young lady on Monday
of next week.
The regular meeting OF the Gratiot
County Medical association was held in
the parlors at Brainerd's hospital on
Thursday afternoon OF this week.
Physicians from all over the county
were present and very profitable meet
ing was held
few weeks ago Mrs. Bert. Wood
ward, who has been i'll for some time
under the care OF DIR. n. +. McClinton,
was taken 60 Ann Arbor where it was
found that an operation was necessary
10 remove a cancer. The operation was
successfully performed on Tuesday of
this week, Mr.. Woodward, DR.. Nc.
Clinton and Mrs. Geo. Sharrar, the
patients daughter, being present to
assist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bansill, of Sum.
ner, who have been spending several
months in California, returned home
last Friday. They were unfortunate
enough 10 be obliged to pass through the
flooded district in Kansas on their home
trip, although the water had not
reached the highest point at the time.
Their train ran through water for
about twenty miles along the line near
Kansas City, which now is entirely
flooded and train service blocked.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05
In the Good Old Summer
Time;

in this breezy Michigan cline, the sun gets
quite torrid and your face quite horrid with
freckies that makes you a fright. But Soc jar
OF our cream will remove every freCkle or seam
on your face and make you nc subject 10 WOO
i'm some good old summer night STILL
MANS FRECKAE CREAM removes
free les. blackheads all facial bemishes, pain
lessly, harmlcssly. without peeinR skin, We
cure or forfeit $50. Price SOC. Nine Revere
Co 100 Miami Ave, Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05
MARKET REPORT.
Cnrraoted .Inneb- laO3


Oats have advanced cent over last week
while live stock remains the same Butter and
eggs. produce. wheat and wool remaining sta
flnnnrY
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05
EXCURSIONS
VIA ThH
PERE MARQUETTE
Bay City and Saginaw, Sunday
June ID.

Train will leave Alma at 1921 a. m.
Rate Csc. See posters, or ask agents
for particulars. 1864. 2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-06-05

Grand Rapids Sunday June z.
Train will leave Alma ct 8 40 a. m.
Rate 81 25. Bee posters, or ask agents
for particulars. 1263.2w
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
my Book.

The winter evening closes blank and stern,
The Pickering fire illumes with dancing light
My narrow chamber walls, and as the night
Draws on to morn, my lamp half down turn.
Amid the shadows dimly 1 discern
My books, dumb comrades, gay and erudite,
From folios brown to pamphlets thin and white,
Well-nigh the only friends from whom learn.
Full half of them would be by busy men
Rejected with smile. but II move
Too seldom down the volumes that improve.
Give me the work of forgotten pen,
Wild tales of Prester John or of the Cham,
Or emblem quaintnesses from Amsterdam.
Oh, happy he who, weary of the sound
Of throbbing life. can Shut his study door,
Like Heinsius, on it all, to find store
Ofpeace that otherwise is never found.
Such happiness is mine, when all around
My dear dumb friends in groups of three or four
Command my soul to linger on the shore
OF those fair realms where they reign mOnarchs
crowned.
Today the strivings of the world are naught,
For am in the land that glows with God,
And am in the path by angles trod.
Dost ask what book creates such heavenly
thought?
Then know that with Dante soar afar,
Till earth shrinks slowly to atiny star.
j. Williams.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Character Il a Glance.

An Insignificant nose means an in
significant man. An open mouth is
sure sign of an empty head keep yours
closed). A projecting upper lip shows
malignity and ayarice. Pointed noses
generally belong to meddIesome people.
Large eyes in small face betoken
maliciousness
A retreating chin is always bad; it
shows lack of resolution. A projecting
under lip indicates ostentation, self
conceit and folly. Fine hair generally
betokens native good taste and intelli-
gence.
A dimple in the chin is pretty, but
indicates weak mental organization.
High cheek bones always indicate
great force of character in some direc-
tion. Fullness of the temples is sup
posed to show powers of mathematical
calculation. .
A small mouth, with nose and nostriI
also small, shows indecision and cow
ardice. Half shut eyes show natural
shrewdness, together with lack of sim
cerity. Slow moving eyes are always
found in the heads of persons of pru-
dence and ability London Answers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

Ward, and the great Thackeray pale
before this biting. binding meteroic
flash of sarcasm. Trust the promoters!
Some of the people have trusted the
promoters, have bought their watered
stocks, have given them full control,
even to the extent of setting aside the
laws of the country, have made it pos
sible for their dear friends and bene-
factors, the promoters, to build up gil
gantic industries; and what is the re-
suit? The promoters have the money,
and the people have the experience.
It's the same old confidence game. The
sharper must live, the shell game must
flourish. If the promoters do not
bleed the public, somebody else will /;
hence it follows the promoters have an
irrefragable right to bleed the. public.
But the great mass of the people will
take warning from the unfortunate ex-
perience of the lesser number, and will
refuse to be led by a set of men so
INSCRIPTIONS, so greedy, that their
very persistency in the lowest, meanest,
most contemplate form of criminality
causes feeling akin to disgust in the
mind of every true lover of individual,
corporate. aud national honesty.
"The writer of sIntemperate Criti-
cism' deserves a vote of thanks-and a
leather medal"
Say, Mr.. Mirror, believe brother
I would like to know ii your contribu-
tor really meant what he wrote, or was
just trying to throw dust into our eyes.
Please ask him to explain, and oblige.
JOHN TURNIPFIELD.
Goose Creek, Wis.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17

to the Western Company or the Mis-
sissippi scheme with John Law as
director general and Bienville as gov
ernor of the colony. The scheme. was
not such a crazv enterprise as it is
generally reputed to be, altho it ended
as gigantic swindle. It was based
on the resources of the whole Missis-
sippi Valley which as now developed
would have paid off all obligations a
thousand fold and paid fabulous
dividends to all the stockholders. 1t
failed only because its promoter failed
to realize on his immensely valuable
assets in time to satisfy the expecta-
tions of the people who put their
money into it.
The territory belonging to France at
that time is the same as issnow known
as the Louisiana Purchase. John Law
had an idea that great deal of money
could be made out of it and in his
fertile brain was evolved the great
scheme known as the Mississippi
Bubble. France was heavily in debt
at the time and could see no way of
Iliquidating her obligations. The king
eagerly grasped at the opportunity
presented by Law to mortgage the
resources of the Mississippi Valley
against his debts. A stock company
was formed with the government as
principal stockholder and to help out
the-scheme; Bienville was instructed
to found city near the mouth of the
river, and thus it was that the site of
New Orleans was laid out in 1718. The
enterprise was widely advertised;
enormous profits were promised and
the people were invited to come in on
the ground floor, and it seems that the
suckers of that day bit just as eagerly
as they do today. In fact the failure
would not have been so bad if the
public had not been SO eager to buy.
All suckerdom went wild in the hope
of getting rich quick. The prospectus
of the company was just as alluring as
are those of the up-to-date fakir; they
promised that gold and other precious
metals would be found in abundance
in the new country and as result the
shares went skyward in price. The
people did not realize that it would
take years and years before this large
stretch of territory could be developed
into paying property and that there
was no possible chance of any returns
being made in their own time. No
money came in with which to pay
dividends on the stock and the scheme
fell through with great crash. John
Law was driven from the country in
disgrace and soon died in poverty.
Looking backward, we can see that
this company had pretty solid foun-
dation on which to build up great
wealth. Since that time the Missis-
sippi Valley with its fertile soil, mines
of coal, iron, ETC., has yielded more
wealth than all the gold and silver
mines in the world. But all this came
too late to help John Law or his dupes.
The Louisiana country did not COM
mence to yield any returns until fifty
years after the Mississippi Bubble had
burst. G.S.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
Chose lUbo Fave Gone Before.

Before a hundred shrines incense burn;
With living love my lot seems to abound,
] smile, work, sleep and live the daily round
OF present life with seeming unconcern.
Yet closelier seek the truth and thou shaltlearn,
Beside this life another life is found
Whose vast and trackless depths I may not sound,
Whose heights | may not scale and here return.
Where soft wind blows that bears upon its air
Presage of Love Supreme, that wOundeth not.
And Holy Ones once wOrshipped here are there.
And turning from my present earthly lot,
cry-"I love you! you are real, are fair!
o think not that ever have forgot"
Margaret Crosby, in Scribners.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-12-17
The Mississippi
Bubble.

THE stories of the methods
adopted by swindlers to obtain
vast sums of money reveal an
incredible amount of human
ignorance and credulity among all
classes of people. The operations Of
the promoters of the numerous get
rich-quick schemes are daily character
lied by the newspapers as gross
swindles, but in spite of these warnings
the people continue to be taken in and
even hard-headed and conservative
business men are mulcted for great
sums. Is it then any wonder that the
ignorant and poverty stricken are SO
easily beguiled by the gllttering offers
of the many get-rich-quick concerns !?
However, these promoters are not
the creation of modern times, as wit
ness the great Mississippi Bubble
scheme of two centuries ago.
In 1899 France established several
colonies along the coast of the Missis-
sippi River, notably at Mobile, but up
to the year 1712 very little headway
was made in the way of commercial
progress. At this time the king of
France granted to one Crozat, a charter
of all the commercial privileges of the
lower Mississippi Valley. but this too
was q failure and the charter was sur
rendered. In 1717 another charter with
more extended privileges was granted