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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
BETRAY THEIR OWN NESTS.
Birds Err in Weaving Bright Hued Goods
Into Their Domiciles.

Probably in n state of wild nature
birds never make mistakes, but where
they come in contact with our civilization
and are confronted by new conditions
they very naturally make mistakes. For
instance, their cunning in nest building
sometimes deserts them. The art of the
bird is to conceal its nest both as to posi-
ton and as to material, but now and
then it is betrayed into weaving into its
structure SNOWY and bizarre bits of this
or that, which give its secret away and
which seem to violate all the traditions
of its kind.
/ have the picture of a robins nest be-
fore me. upon the outside of which are
stuck a small muslin flower. a leaf from
a small calendar and photograph of n
local celebrity. A more homogeneous use
of material in bird architecture il would
be hard to find / have been told of an
other robins nest upon the outside of
which the bird had fastened a wooden
label from nearby flower bed marked
Wake Robin" Still another nest have
seen built upon large, snowy founda-
ton of the paper-like flowers of anten-
maria, or everlasting. The wood thrush
frequently weaves q fragment of news.
paper or Il white rag into the foundation
of its nest, Evil communications cor.
rupt good manners" The newspaper and
the rag bag unsettle the wits of the birds
Century Magazine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
No Large Sturgeon in the Columbia.

An old-time fisherman, who used to
send many sturgeon 10 the Portland mar
ket in the days before they were prac-
tically exterminated in the Columbia to
be smoked and sent to the New York
market, says il takes a long time for
them to attain their growth. Sturgeon
of 100 to 200 pounds were once numer-
GUS, and specimens much larger were not
uncommon, but such are never seen now.
1t has been quite long time since fish
ing for sturgeon came TO an end here,
and there are yet very few in the rivers
which weigh over twenty pounds. This
old fisherman is of the opinion that a
sturgeon of 100 pounds weight is 40
years old at least and he thinks that
some of the largest caught in the CO.
lumbia must have been 200 years old.
Some fish sharp might throw light on
this question by marking a lot of the
20-pound sturgeon now being caught
and thrown back into the river by af-
fixing tags to them, having their weight
and the date stamped thereon. Speaking
of the Il-pound carp caught by colored
boy ut the steamship dock 4 day or two
ago. this old fisherman says that was not
n very large one. He says that Jerry
Coyatch caught one several years ago
which weighed twenty-eight poands.
Perhaps in 100 or 200 years they may
grow as large as the sturgeon used to
be. fer il is not many years since the first
carp were planted here.-Portland Ore
gonian.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
Danes and Germans.

The character and temperament of the
population of North Schleswig are very
quiet and peaceable. As an official Prus
sian record of criminal cases states. there
is in the whole German empire no single
province in which SO few sentences are
passed by the criminal judges as in
North Sehleswig. There were only half
the Prussian average of theft cases and
cases of robbery with murder and mur-
derous assault. These favorable crime
statistics are due principally to the good
bringing up and intelligence of the middle
and lower classes as well as 10 the cordial
and harmonious family life of the Danish
population. Among the individual mem
hers OF the family there always exists \
consistently attectionate and hearty tone
in their intercourse with each other
visited many theaters, restaurants and
inns, which were principally freouented
by the Danish inhabitants, but nowhere
saw an improper action nor an ill.msns
nered onense, The intercourse between
master and servant is also always friend.
~ and polite Nineteenth Century
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

reached such proportions that bill was
introduced into Congress few months
ago providing that these works shall 60
free through the mails.
More than that, / learn that the gov
eminent has already made an attempt to
help this class by annually giving the IN
terest on $250,000 to the American
Printing House for the Blind at Louis-
vile. Ky. l have seen statement by
Mr.. Boutell of Illinois IN which he says
that this yearly sum of $4,000 is used
for printing these books and distrbut-
ing them among thirty-two public and
five private schools for the blind. The
principals of these schools form Il COM
mittee which decides what works shall
be published.
"A dictionary makes eighteen volumes
and costs 500; a Bible, eleven volumes.
for 81, and an English grammar sells for
$40.
Il find also that there are three week
lies and one monthly paper for the
blind. Press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
| he Emperor's Decision.
A STORY OF NAPOLEON.

SIpKA or NAPOLEON.
ITO be shot at dawn; those are your
orders, SIRE"
Yes general. There will be no re-
prleve, said Napoleon quietly with a
frown and his chin ON his breast.
n momentary CLEAN of satisfaction
nay. triumph, for an instant flashed
across Gen, Lazele's face. 1t did not
escape the eagle eyes of Napoleon. which
saw everything.
"A clear ease of desertion?" queried
Napoleon sharply.
Yes, sire. He, drummer in your
own guards. was found hiding among
the rocks near the Somossierra pass
after yesterdays engagement"
'Founo by whom, general?"
by his own corporal. The prisoner
admits running away"
"One OF my guards. too" said the EN-
peror sadly. Il thought they were all
proof against fear. What is his age
general!
Eighteen"
He is young. but-well general. he
must pay the penalty-at dawn tomor-
row."
Gen. Lazelle saluted.
Send his corporal to me Immediately"
In another moment Napoleon Bona
parte was alone.
1t was the day after the Somossierra
pass engagement. The enemy had been
routed from an almost impregnable po-
sition by the combined forces of the
Spanish and French, A superb dash
for the enemys trenches by the pick
of Napoleon's guards and Spanish in
fantry had carried the day--a day that
will stand Altf pouSnieltpuSlx ~, tho
tory Of the Peninsular war.
The Emperors heart kindled when be
thought of il.
My brave guards, it was YOU who
won the battle, not l. All! my guards
They are magnificent" he thought.
lie sat at small table in his tent
Writing materials were at hand, and he
had Just signed the deserter's death war
rant The plain, black chapeau was at
his side. and his uniform was that of
general There was nothing to indi-
cate his high rank save the Legion of
Honor which decorated his breast, and
that wonderful face with its fierce eyes
and square jaws, which, once seen, were
never forgotten.
interrupting the Emperor's train of
thought. The corporal for whom he sent
stood mt the salute.
Yes, corporal. returned the Emperor.
looking up. "Ah, Corp. Gavairre." he
added, with an almost imperceptible
smile, still at it?"
still fighting for my Emperor, sire.
Heaven grant | may yet go through as
many campaigns as already have
done"
The grim old martinez, who had
fought in numerous engagements, was
q favorite OF the Emperor's. Gayairre
stood motionless. but very pale. Ma
poleon noticed X.
Il want particulars of the deserter."
said Napoleon. closely scanning the
features of the corporal. What is his
uame?"
"Gavairre. sire
4 slight tremor passed over Ma
poleon.
"A relation OF yours?'
son. my Emperor"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
AT SEA.

O. there's roar Of the storm torn sea,
The hiss of foam. the spume to lea,
The flying caps If the windy swell,
And the watchs cry, Eight bells, ais
well,'
Or the CLASSY CLINT OF the sunlit calm,
The creaking Stat of the sails that slam,
Now port, now st'b'rd, back again,
And you whistle for wind as she pitches
then.
There's the gurg,e for'ard in sailing
breeze,
The smoky froth in the wake she leaves,
With her wind'ard lgging stiff as steel
And the CLINT of copper above her keel
That's mill pond sailing-a toy ship day,
With catspaw breezes that only play.
Only the breathing. sleepy swell,
And the watch's cly, Eight bells ais
wel,'
Then the uneasy cry of a restless gull,
nank Of clouds and a creaking hull.
nhrmurlng noise in the hurrying air,
shorten mainsl, lively there"
Reef your fors'l. tops'l stow!
In with your canvas afoIe the blow.
Extra lash your boats all round!
Hurry n batten yer hatcnes down!
"Aft there. at the wheel. How dive reod:"
East sou east. sir ''How's the leaLp'
mo bottom, sir Then keep her So
Delay all! For'ard there! Port watch
below"
Then the booming roar Of the boarding sea
The Kissing spray that drives to lea
The flying wrack OF the bowling gale
The bending reach Of the straining sail.
The flying scud and the coming night.
The MASKING eve of the harhor light
The cables rush as the anchor fell
And the watch's ely, Eight bells. airs
well,''
- Ell Comancho in Field and Stream.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

for the purpose of seeing that all was
properly carried out.
"Halt!'
The prisoner was deadly pale He
showed no other sign of fear. He stood
still and erect to the eight rifles leyeled
at him.
Ready The command rang out
sharp and clear.
Present.
''Firer' The volley was simultaneous.
The smoke rolled slowly away.
The prisoner remained standing-calm
motionless-but, if possible, paler than
ever.
What has happened" whispered La
zclle. Someone has Numbered
1T is WE'LL said the Emperor. calm
and impressive as ever. The rifles were
loaded with blank cartridges. Gavairre's
punishment will suffice. The shock has
been great
~But. sire" expostulated the general,
in fever. lit is"
"Silencc, general; it was my order.''
Numbered the Emperor.
Lazelle saluted, meeting with difficulty
the hawklike gaze of Napoleon.
The sun was just rising.-New York
Daily News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
Few Civil Officers Left.

The old guard Of Civil war officers in
the army is growing very small Tho
register shows that but seventy officers
now IN the active list participated in the
great war between the states. II will
be but few years until the last of This
number has been placed upon the re
tired list. The age OF field officers in tbo
American army is much higher than tbs
age OF on1cers OF corresponding grades
in the armies of Europe. For inStanr
the average age OF colonies in the Amer,
eau army IS nearly TO years. while colo.
nels commanding regiments in Furope n re
anywhere from 80 10 10 years old. In
the United States army there are thirty
coloRels of infantry. Three of them.
Kline, Haskell and 0'Connor. are az
years of age, and one. Dougherty. is 81,
OF the others, nine are TO. six 50. three
IS, one 90, one 56. two a3 tive 81. and
the youngest, Duncan, is 80. Their aver.
age age is 531s Philadelphia
Press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
A Sharp Chinese Editor.

The editor of the Chinese Daily World,
published in this city, is graduate Of
Yale. and while retaining all the char
acteristic reticence of his race he is
nevertheless. rather clever at repartee.
as was recently instanced when a rather
dapper young fellow called al The World
office to sell a certain grade OF paper.
The editor affects the American style OF
dress. and the paper house drummer
thought he would be smart and opened
the conversation by impudently asking
What kind of 'nese are you--a JAP
anese or a ChineseT" The editor smiled
blandly and with a courteous bow re
torted: Before | answer your inquiry
will You kindly inform me the Kind Of a
key you are. and tell me if you are "a
monkey. a donkey or n Yankee TIE
drummer fed in dismay.-San Francis"
Wash
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
EED ZOCU

The above portraits Of Chief Red
Cloud, his wife and daughter are from
the latest photographs taken of this
most interesting family. The career of
Rcd Cloud has been Il most notable one.
He rose from obscurity to the command
of all the Sioux nations, position won
by his personal bravery. As the most
notable aborigine of this continent, the
passing of Red Cloud should be consid-
cred an historic and epochal event.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
Many Books for the Blind.

II went into the free library the other
day." said the observant citizen. "and
wandered into the department for the
blind l was amazed TO find the number
of works il contained, and some investi-
cation gave me lot of very interesting
II find that there are about 100000
blind persons in the United States and
that the printing of books for them has
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

Mr.. Munroe of Butte, Montana, has
succeeded in getting Champion Jeffries TO
give him an opportunity to experience
either the chin or the solarplexus knock
out. This will enable Mr.. Munroe to get
almost as much advertising as did an
other Butte unknown, named Mary Mac
Lane
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

There is no need of worry over the fact
that many Kickapoos and Shawnees are
disposed to leave Oklahoma for Mexico
II under the law they can neither take
nor sell their property, they can be looked
for in the near future, from the direction
of the Land Of the Montezumas, from
which they Will make their way after
they have had little experience with the
climate and its insects.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
The Oldest Pair of Twins.

Mrs. Anna N. Noggle of Monroe. VS.
and Mrs. Hiram johnson of Omaha a.
sert that they are the oldest pair Of JW'iis
in this country. They were born n
Greenfield, \. Y, on May 20. 1872.
What is probably the next oldest pair .
Aaron and Bethuel French of Peterson
Ia, who are s..
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29
Fuehsia and Pstunia NATIVES
Promised in Winter Millinery.

Lovely petunia and fuchsia mauves
and magentas are promised in winter
millinery. These tints are beautiful and
highly decorative, but not every one can
wear them. The decided blonde alike
with the decided brunette, has difficulty
in assimilating them, and they seem to be
especially planned for the acccomm0da-
ton of the neutral-toned woman She of
the medium dark brown hair, medium
skin and unobtrusive brown eyes general
~ carries them off successfully: there
fore, as this style = woman is in the
majority. one mds -. fcE a fuchsia and
petunla cult.
Decorative detail. very imaginable
KIND in tasselS, twis.N. ..Ord ornaments
ana fringe are to be c0ab ined with fur
10 make the Stoles, pelerines and bOlerOs
OF the winter. Buttons of gold and silver
IN the new art will be much worn on
these moleskin, squirrel and ermine gar
ments.
An ultra-smart outing costume for the
fall IS of navy serge, the fine but rough
quality of goods being chosen in prefer
ence TO the smoother finish. The skirt is
perfectly plain in front, fits eXquisitely
over the hips. and falls in an inverted
box pleat behind. The jacket is tight
hitting, the front turning back in small
Teyers faced with white watered silk.
silver fall buttons. seven on each side.
are placed on the front of the garment,
to emphasize the lines of the revers The
distinctive note in the suit is sounded by
the strappings of fuchSia mauve velvet,
r'ped with the white silk, which come
over the shoulders and curve from the
center seam of the back as far as the
darts in front.
The fashion for fancy waists cut away
IN the neck has revived an old fancy
which is generally becoming, that Of
wearing narrow watered ribbon aroand
the throat The ends are crossed in front
under a jeweled slide, fall on the front of
the bodice and are finished with jewclcd
taSseiS
For evening wear with dressy dresses
q oand of good lace, set with jewels. and
hitting Snugly like a dog collar, is a new
ldea.-New York Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

There is no reason why graduates of
the Pulitzer school of journalism should
not be equally able with other bright
young fellows to make a success in the
professional they possess the qualifca-
tions for the work.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

Lou Dillon did not beat the worlds
trotting record held by Cresceus, and the
great Toledo trotter will therefore con-
tinue to hold the speed ribbon. He would
have remained king, just the same, had
Lon beaten him, but he would have been
a king tied to a queens apron string.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

With hair clipping and face massaging
done by electricity, there is room for
hope that eventually a fellow can get
shaved by electricity while he waits, in
stead of waiting for the other fellow.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

1t was only the model Of the Langley
airship that dived into the Potomac the
other day. The real ship will soon have
its test. Stand from under!
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

AS a centenarian, Chicago can't deny
the business of the criticism that she is
old enough to know better in relation to
good many things municipal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

Although the Pacific ocean i con-
paratively free from storms-henet rs
name-Point Reyes Cal, is the wlnd.'>-
place in the United States--if the mater
be left 10 the thermometers OF The wf..1a''
bureau
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

The discovery of diamonds in Liberia
may lead to changes in the map, as did
the discovery of gold in the late South
African republics.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

"Jack" Glenster, the swimmer who
wanted to navigate the Niagara rapids
In his own skin, may thank the officials
who prevented him from making the at
tempt.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

Applied smuggling is very profitable at
$1,000 minute, but not every slugger
can apply his art as did Jeffries when
he received the fattering compensation
referred to.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

Tie story that the state of Wiscon-
sin is being Pasteurized at Chicago Is one
of the fictions of the hydrophobia scare.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

-0fncial statistics show that there are
1900, 5000 children in Russia between
the ages OF 6 and II receiving absolute
ly nc education.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

O, there n roar of the storm torn sea-
The hiss of foam. the spume to lea,
The flying caps Of the windy swell,
And the watchs cry, Eight bells, all
WELT
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-08-29

Or the CLASSY CLINT OF the sunlit calm,
The creaking Stat of the sails that slam,
Now port, now st'brd, back again,
And you whistle fer wind as she pitches
then.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

lie 10 the south of Rome. that there is any
agency of the law either in the land OF HIS birth
or in this country that is powerful enough TO
protect him from the anger OF the Mafia II for
one reason or another ne inCurs its wrath. And
y ts onIv fair to add that this belief his part
is confirmed to a great extent by experience
In Central Italy the Camorra and In Northern
Italy the secret anarchist associations exercise
a similar degree Of terrorism, and curious il
Iustration thereof was furnished in the case of
King Humbert's assassin. Bresci. Previous TO his
coming to America he was earning good wages
as head weaver in the great Michel silk mills, at
Lucca The chief proprietor of these mills
was the Florentfne banker Martineln. and
Bresct who made attempt to conceal MS de-
votion to the anarchist cause. held the banker
in such a state of trepidation concerning the
safat, of the mills and of his own life that when
Bresci found it necessary TO proceed TO the
United States in the interest Of the movement
II was the banker himself who paid for the
mans passage 10 America by first class ana
furnished him not only with money. but also
with a costly Photographic outfit. Bresci having
among other expensive tastes, a strongly devei-
oned one for amateur photography Called to
account the banker explained that he had been
tsrrorized by threats into furnishing Bresci with
the means of departure. and not inaptly cited
the old poverb according to which il is prudent
+o nro,-tde golden bridges for the enemy who Is
in flight.
Now. II Martinelh. banker and manutact-
rrer so rich and SO influential that he was able
20 ssc,ra the removal of all the judicial and
o,,oa obstacles which would otherwise have
stood IN the way of the departure from Italy or
srcb a we'll known anarchist and ex-convict as
r,rasct allowed himself to be terrorized in this
,.ebion II stands 10 reason that other manu-
facturars bankers and moneyed men OF one
,td and another less prominent and less able
70 command the influence and good VIII OF the
.,o,,oo and of the magisteral authorities than
htr,ss,r can be bIackmailed and subjected 10 eX-
..io, in a still greater degree The entire
ror,bern mart of Italy enjoys WIDESPREAD pros
t.,, Trade and industry are nourisnlng
+La r,uch more than the northern side or
.ha Aims in France. Austria and even Swltzer-
,ord Every factory is at work II would be
,,+arss+,rp TO ascertain how many Of their own
ers are compelled by fear 10 contribute 70 the
t,,ds of the anarchist party. In the province
or Nanlas there are few Of the landed proprie-
tors the manufacturers and merchants who
have not been called upon to contribute 10 the
can,orra while In Sicily the Maha does ho'
hesitate 10 collect it's revenues in the Saire
fashion.
In Russia every lccrUdes, cnee oi The Nih'st
,noven,ent is invariably accompanied by an eA-
traordinary increase III the number oi hIes'
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

tain supplies. For the circulation Of spurious
currency. besides furnishing funds 70 the cause.
impairs the confidence Of the public IN the gov
ernment The members Of the Ma1a have. per
haps. more particularly distinguished them
selves in this line but the NIhiI!ses and the
anarchists are also responsible for much OF the
bogus money that is in existence
The readiness with which the Italians in New
York-hard working. reputable citizens, many o,
theu1-have subscribed under threats Of ths
Malta a large fund for the defence Of NoTelio
and of his Confederates indicates an Institution
on this side of the Atlantic of the same degree
OF criminal terrorism and distrl:st in the EN-
cacy Of protection by the law and the police
as prevails on the other side Of the Atlanric-
1t is not a pleasant prospect 70 contemplate.
and II might be. perhaps. just as we'll to impress
upon the foreign born residents and citizens o.
the United States that contributions 20 ne
funds of poIitico-criminal Organization
whether voluntary CompulsoTy. entails r.
sponsibility for its misdeeds.
EX-NTTACHE-