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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
Easily Got spiee of Danger.

William Nelson Cromwell, the rep
resentative of the French Panama
canal commission, recently called on
President Roosevelt in Washington.
Mr.. Cromwell is something of q
sportsman, and during the interview
he told the president a sporting anec-
dote.
Some years ago." he said, 81 spent
a week in Germany shooting small
game. To a German acquaintance
one morning happened to remark
that l preferred to shoot in Africa
because there was a spice Of danger
in the sport there.
-'Ach,' said my friend, you like a
spice of danger NIT your sport, chi
Den you go out shooting NIT me. De
last time go shoot mine bruder-in
law in de leg"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
Got His Trousers In Duty Free

Among the passengers of steam
ship just in from England was a cler-
gyman, whose intention it was to take
up his permanent residence here. Dur
ing the examination of his baggage,
which included SUPPLIES, stoles, and
other non-dutiable church vestments,
the question arose whether the rev.
erend gentleman was not called upon
to pay duty for the numerous pairs of
trousers which he was importing.
Said the customs officer:
81 am sorry to say, sir, that you
must pay duty on these trousers; only
the apparel you make use of during
divine service can be admitted free of
duty"
Whereupon the quick-witted clergy
man exclaimed:
Come, come, my dear man! You
surely don't expect me to officiate in
church without my trousers!"
So the apparel in question was
passed free of charges.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
SAME TALL FISH STORIES.
But the Last One Certainly "TooE

the Cake"
when I was fishing in the Arkan-
sas bayou" said the Rev. DR.. ]. R.
Howerton, II saw Ssh that was so
game and bold that he jumped up in
the air and bit of two feet of my
fishing line"
When DR.. Woods, an eminent d.
vine, was fishing somewhere or 9TH
err" said the Rev. Dr. John w. Stage,
The tried to pass his wife's spectacles
to her across small stream by fast
ening the glasses to the end of his
fishing line. An immense fish jumped
out of the water and was caught by
the rims Of the spectacles. When he
was drawn out of the water the spec
tacles were pulled across his face,
and he was gazing reproachfully
through Mrs. Woods spectacles.'
when 1 was down in Mississippi"
said Gen. R. A. Lee, II struck a lot
Of fish that were so sporty that all
you had to do was to rock boat and
they would jump into 1t and catch
themselves"
"In the Pigeon river, in this state"
SAID Dr. Howerton, with grim deter
mination writ on his face, "a man was
fishing and he used as sinker big
bullet that came from a revolution
airy battlefield. A large fish caught
hold of his hook and pulled so hard
that when the hook came out of his
gills the bullet few back and frac-
tured the mans skull"
Eyes, that's So" said w. L. Long.
"And the men who live close to that
same river catch fish in the most
modern way. They no longer use a
hook and line, but they lie down by
the stream with rifles in their hands,
and when the fish-big, fierce, fine
fish they are-jump up into the air
they shoot EN- with a rifle. 1 call
that fishing some"
81 pass" said Col. Jeems HOWE,
with a sign.-Boston Post.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
chaflnq Dish Peril at eryn Mawr.

Chafing dishes are forbidden to the
young girls studying at Bryn Mawr
college. Bryn Mawr's disastrous fire
of two years ago was due to chatting
dish, and since the fire, therefore,
these glittering and dainty utensils
have been banned.
Cooking has been robbed Of its
romance at Bryn Mawr," student
said the other day. Now that we
no longer have our chafing dishes we
no longer have, at our little private
Spreads an abundance Of fresh
cooked things, like stewed oysters,
Welsh rarebits and Spanish omelets.
We serve, instead, peanut sand
witches, pickles and cake. These vi
ands may imperil our digestion, but
they do not, at least, imperil the col
lege buildings"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
How to overcome Eear

IN overcoming your various fears,
follow each one out to its logical con-
clusion thus. and convince yourself
that at the present moment the things
you fear do not exist save in your
imagination. Whether they ever come
to pass in the future or not, your
fear is waste of time, energy and
actual bodily and mental strength.
Quit worrying just as you would quit
eating or drinking something you felt
sure had caused you pain in the past.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
If ,1is Love to Wish You Near.

If tbs love to wish you near,
To tremble when the wind hear.
Because at sea you floating rove;
If of you to dream at night,
To languish when you're out of sight
If this be loving. then ! love.
II. when you're gone. to count each hour
TO ask of every tender power
That you may kind and faithful prove
If void of falsehood and deceit,
/ feel a pleasure when We meet
If this be loving then ! love
To wish your fortune to partake,
Determined never to forsake.
T.icrSh low in poverty we strove;
If SO that me your wife you'd call,
Offer you my little ALL
II t7iis be loving then ! love-
Charles Dfbdin.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
Landlords Share

The Turkish hey landlord in Mace
donna gets half the farmers produce
Every village supports a number Of
Turkish policemen, who are really
parasites, the average household pay
ing them s6.25 out of an income Of
$50-not for protection, but for pre-.
carious immunity from outrages.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

In this issue of the paper the Worlds
Greatest Jewelry Establishment, Mermod
& Jaccard's (St Louis. announce they will
send Free to our readers their magnificent
Catalogue containing thousands of illus
trations with prices of the most beautiful
things in the world in Watches, Diamonds,
Jewelry, Silverware. &C., etc. Their prices
are the lowest in America for fine goods.
II you are going to make any Xmas gifts
you would do well to send for it at once.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
Siberian Trans.

Siberian railway trains, under new
schedule, cover the distance from Mos
COW to Port Arthur. 1888 miles. in
thirteen days. the fare, including
sleeper, being s134. The globe trotter
can have special train of three cars
for $1.03 a mile.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

ALL UP TO DATE HOUSEKEEPERS
use Defiance Cold Water Starch, be-
cause it is better and 4 OF. more of it
for same money.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

The will of the people disinherits a
good many candidates.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

lido not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHS 3
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

Don't kick about the quality of what
you get for nothing.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

When difference of opinion arises
it is sometimes wise to split the differ
ence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup

A man may be on the level and still
have an uphill fight to get along.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

A fancied wrong is generally harder
to bear than real trouble.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

Some p ople swallow their pride and
others chew the rag.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10
INSIST ON FITTING 1T

1t takes a clever woman o boss her
husband without letting him know it.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

Stops the Cough and
Works OFF the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

IF YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue.
Large OF. package only cents
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

For children teehng, softens the gums reduces In
lanation. allays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch. This is because they
have a stock on hand of other brands
containing only 12 OF. in package,
which they won't be able to sell first,
because Defiance contains 16 OF. for
the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of 10 OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

The easiest thing in the world to
lose is q reputation
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-10

The HIorlds Grdndest
Jcirelrr Establishment
Evening star., 1903-08-25
GERMAN SCHOOLS,
Some Interesting Statistics as to Their
Cost.

Cost.
Richard Guenther. consul general of the
United States at Frankfort, Germany has
made report to the State Department re-
garding the cost of the schools Of that coun-
try 1t is most interesting report, giving
an opportunity for comparison with the
cost Of similar institutions in this country.
The report says:
THE cost of public elementary schools
Of the German empire is 415, los, 600 marks
$9s. .S17. .12D per year. OF this sum the
states contribute 120. .357 900 (s2s, ,644, 1866.
The cost of the public elementary schools
of the different German states Is smallest
in the principality of Schaumburg -Lippe,
with 213,OO0 marks $50, 800, the state con-
tributing 1900 marks ($SO32). In the prin-
cipality Of Waldeck the total cost is S59.-
600 marks S5.442, of which the state
pays 107 600 marks ($25, 1866 Bavaria ex-
pends 39,sO0.0O0 marks &9,472 400, the
share of the state being 1920, 600 marks
C$3,37e.6 900; Saxony, 100000 marks ($s,-
l6S, 400, the state paying of this sum f.
100000 marks &1,142. 400; Wurttemberg,
II, 300, 600 marks C$2, ,927 400, of which the
state pays $500, 600 marks ($9O4 400: Baden.
IL 600. 600 marks (S2 61S OOO), the states share
being 2. 4OO, 600 marks ($571 2OO). In Prussia
the state contributed "a, ,O66 900 marks ($17,-
389. .7O8), the total cost being 269 917 600
marks ($64. .24O. .246). The share of the states
OF the whole German empire for the sup
port of the public elementary schools was
S.9S per cent; in the kingdom of Prussia
the state contributed 276 per cent: in the
eastern provinces of Prussia, between 40
and 80 per cent; in the western provinces
only little over ~ per cent, and In the
capital, Berlin. only 80 per cent"
Evening star., 1903-08-25
EMPLOYS MANY LABoRERs.
Attention Called to Large Number Of
Workmen for the Government

The relations of organized labor to the
general government which have been so
Sharply defined within the past few days
mas attracted attention to the fact that the
various executive departments employ a
vast army of laborers to attend to their
work. The agitation of the controversy be-
tween the unions and the government off,
cials over the Miller incident has served
to bring to the surface the people who have
worked for the passage of a bill through
Congress making the legal work day eiant
hours. Several labor leaders have prom
1sed to take the matter before Congress at
the law.
The government now has In its employ a
vast number Of laborers in the transaction
or Its business. The Navy Department
prooaniy has the highest number under its
control. through Its bureau of docks and
yards and the constructions department.
In the navy yards throughout the country
machin1sts, &C., are employed in large num-
eers, some OF whom are union men and
some of whom are not. In the enlisted
force OF the navy there are numerous other
machinists, few of whom are union men.
In this city the largest number Of persons
qualihed as laborers is to be found in tn ,
government printing Office. OF these al
most every one belongs to the union. the
figures for this and other branches of the
government services being as follows:
Inc government printing Office gives en-
ployment to more than half of the union
men and women employed by the govern
ment In Washington. There are about
loo members of Columbia Typographical
Union, No. 1O1, employed there. This is
the largest number Of members from any
one union employed in a single department.
close second to the typos in the prin ing
office is the Bookbinders' Union Its mem
bers number about TOO, Of which. in round
ngures. 400 are women and 300 men, There
are about 150 pressmen of the Local Uniol,
No. !: 40 stereotypers Of Local Union, No.
ID: 30 electrotypers. Local Union, No. l,
and 100 feeders and assistants, Local No,
A. which is an auxiliary to the Pressmen' 8
Union No. l. There are about 80 carpen-
tiers. plumbers, electricians, &C., all men,
bers of labor unions.
Next to the printing Office comes the navy
yard. The number Of union men employed
there varies with the amount Of work to be
done. AS rule. between 500 and 1000
members of Washington Lodge, No. 1a3
International Organization of Machinists.
find steady employment the year round.
The bureau of engraving and printing
furnishes work for about $50 members of
the Plate Printers Union, No q
There are 200 printers assistants, all wo-
men. who are members Of Federal Labor
Union. No. S193 In addition, there are 80
pressmen. Local Union, No. /. and about
100 feeders
The Library OF Congress employs 500
members of the printers. binders, &c. There
are. of course. some few members of other
labor unions employed in the above men,
toned bureaus, &C., but their number is
quite small.
Evening star., 1903-08-25
CHAUNCEY HAS VIEWS
Famous New Yorker Talks Breezily OF
Political Matters.

Senator Depew, who has returned from
Europe. talked on politics yesterday in
New York He said:
Il am Of the same opinion as when I
went away. 1t will be Roosevelt in 1904
by reclamation He has made a good
President and has the confidence of his
party. There will be some strong man
chosen for second place.
las to the democrats. one hears only
three names mentioned in Europe. You
see, 1t has been some time since they were
in power and they have not many friends
on the other side who talk. The three men
toned over there are Cleveland, German
and Parker. and they come in the order
named. Cleveland they know about and
they think he is the strongest.
The Bryan democrats object to Cleye-
land and. of course. they can down him, A
compromise may be effected with the gold
democrata for there Is no possible chance
Of elecung q democrat without their helm.
and there Is a possibility. II forced to COM
promise with the gold men, that Cleveland
may be nominated.
ITO do this they will have to perform
self-0aeiutitaon. and then they will UNDER
stand how the snake feels after he has
swallowed himself"
Evening star., 1903-08-25
CONFLICTING AUTHoR1Ty
Between the War and
Navy Departments.

Controversy Between the War and
Navy Departments.
A conference was held in the War Depart
ment yesterday between Acting Secretary
of the Navy Darling and Acting Secretary
of War Sanger to settle long-pendine con-
troversy between Governor Taft and Rear
Admiral Evans 'cemmanding the Asiatic
station. The controversy has at times
waxed rather tart. and this is not the first
time these departments have been appealed
to. ..
The question at issue is whether naval Of
flcers attached to the Asiatic station and
detailed for duty In the Philippine Islands
chief Of the Asiatic station or the civil gov
ernor Of the Philippines. 1t is charged that
Admiral Evans Thas been in the habit ~
detaching naval officers from duty in the
Philippines without consultation with Gov
ernor Taft, an action which the civil an
thorities regard b0th as discourteous and
as as subversive to the progress Of the work
at Cavite. AdTniral Evans takes the post
ton that when he needs an officer with the
fleet 1t Is entirely within his Jurisdiction to
give the necessary. orders for his detach-
ment without previously consulting the civil
authorities. He recently ordered Lieutenant
Commander James NJ. Helm. who. since
March, 1880. has been on duty at Cavite to
return to the feet. Governor Taft desired
Commander Helm to remain on duty at
Cavite.
No definite decision was reached at to-
days conference. Acting Secretary Of the
Navy Darling said Secretary Moody had
he did not care to go back Of the Secretary's
action. It is probable the order for Lieu
tenant Commander Helms detachment win
stand.
Evening star., 1903-08-25
THE MASSACHUSETTS, CAMPAIGN.
Republicans Are Lining Up for the
Gubernatorial Contest.

Mr.. James B. Reynolds executive clerk
sachusetts. is in Washington today on busi-
ness connected with the campaign which
is already opening in that state. Massa-
the great increase in the democratic
strength exhibited last year under the can.
didacy Of William A. CASTOR. whose fathef
was a democratic governor of Massachu-
setts thirty years ago. has naturally re-
vived lately interest in the political contest
there. Especially is this true since CASTOR
will be again nominated this year.
1--WE are planning for a very thorough
organization in Massachusetts" said Mr..
Reynolds this morning, land one which
will ramify into all the wards and pre-
cincts of the cities and the smallest of the
rural villages. Our trouble in an Off year
always comes from the feeling of SO many
republican voters that they do not need
to go to the polls. but the state is safe any,
way and nothing will be accomplished
With the active exertion which prospective
candidate CASTOR Is putting forth 1t be-
order that Massachusetts republicanism
may roll up q majority in the year preced-
ing a presidential election which will en-
courage our people throughout the coun-
try"
Mr.. Reynolds says that the proposal to
nominate General Miles for the governor
ship is not taken seriously. The capdi.
dates will be Bates and CASTOR, as last
year. The present governors record, Mr.
Reynolds says. has been so good as to
sti engthen him for the coming contest
Mr.. Reynolds also predicts that the New
England delegations to the next demo-
cratic national convention will vote for Mr.
Olney. He does not believe that the George
Fred Williams element will be strong
enough to prevent It.
~ = -.<.
Evening star., 1903-08-25
To Proceed to the PHILIPPINES.

Orders issued ut the War Department
designate the 14th Cavalry and the I'D
and Goth Infantry to proceed to the
Philippines to relieve the 18th Cavalry and
tho Both. 2Sth. 27th and 11th Infantry in
the order named. The 14th Cavalry will
sail from San Francisco on or about Sep
tember 8. the 9th Infantry on or about
October 1. the 22d on or about October 81
and the 10th about December l.
Upon the arrival Of the 14th Cavalry at
Manila, about October 1. the 18th Cavalry
will be placed en- route for the United
States. to be followed successfully by the
SOth Infantry on arrival Of the 7th. the
2Sth on arrival CT the 22d and the 27th on
arrival OF the Both. the 11th to follow the
9th at a date hereafter to Be designated.
This order is subject to such modification
as General Wade may deem advisable in
order to utilize to the best advantage the
transportation facilities at his command
Evening star., 1903-08-25
AMERICAN MACHINERY.
It Is Being Used Extensively in
- France


A report to the State Department from
Consul w. p. Atwell at Roubaix. France,
tells an interesting story of the march of
the American machine in that country.
Roubaix 10 situated In the center Of a great
Industrial district, and agricultural tools
and machinery Of American make are being
extensively used throughout the region.
Consul Atwell makes mention OF the shoe
manufacturer who has revoutionized his
establishment by the introduction of ma
,chinery made IN this country and adds that
his trade has SO grown that he will soon
have to enlarge his plant. The report also
says:
American agricultural machinery tools,
etc. are now being used extensively and
with great success. and our fruits and
lcapned goods are sold in most Of the stores,
kbeing generally preferred even to French
[eoods of the same kind There u q large
field in this district for all kinds Of Ameri-
lware. typewriters. desks, Turning imple-
lments. stoves. motor cars, hoyclea dried
sand canned fruit novelties. etc The sales
t0f these goods should be intrusted to gen
keral agents who understand the LANGUAGE
land trade methods Of the French. Printed
tedvortistng matter, unless In French II alb
keolutely useless here. Great attention
Ishould - paid to packing FOR export Poor
Epackfn9 very often causes the loss Of q good
!customer. Weights and measures should al
ways DO gtven In the weights and measures
lQf the country for which the goods ara in
Tended German limitations Of American n
Evening star., 1903-08-25
Return OF the Transport sherman.

oahleeram has been received by the
acJueant general Of the army announcing
the departure from Manila Of the transport
sherman ON the 22d instant for San Fran
cisco. She carried GO enlisted men. 124 of
the 1st Squadron Of the LIST Reeiment.
United States Cavalry. 123 casuals, i02 sick
and 80 prisoners.
Evening star., 1903-08-25
Fourth-class Postn,asters.

The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed:
Maryland Elizabeth d. Cummings, Thigh
man.
Pennsylvania-William F. May, Davids-
burg: William Grant Wilson. Ledger; War
rem Q. Swartz Shelby.
Evening star., 1903-08-25
Sold by all grocers

brush them and rinse we'll in clear, cold
water, drain Off they are at all wilted let
them stand in cold water until they regain
their former crispness). Reject all that are
soft or otherwise imperfect. Pack the Gu
cumbers in a small wine keg-arranging
them in layers with plenty of dill and grape
leaves between (some use cherry leaves in
stead Of the grape. placing the latter on
top), whole peppers and allspice may be
used or not. according to taste. When the
keg is full have 1t firmly closed, with the
exception of a hole in the lid for cork.
Through this opening pour the brine. filling
to overf1owing To make the brine use a
handful of salt to every quart of water:
boil. skim and cool before using. In a few
days the cucumbers will begin to ferment
and a white scum come to the top; to get
rid of this pour in fresh brine until all the
impurities run off. Continue to do this un-
til the cucumbers cease to ferment and
brine remains clear: then drain all of
boil It several minutes, let 1t cool and
again pour over the cucumbers, filing the
keg perfectly full. Cork tightly and set
away in cool. dry place. Remove the cork
fills the keg. If 1t does not, more must be
added or the pickles will spoil. Closely fol-
low the directions and the pickles will be
delicious and keep at least year. They
can be used in two weeks time. but are
better when older When the pickles are
to be used Immediately do not use SO strong
a brine-a handful of salt to two quarts of
water will be strong enough.
Menus.
WEDNESDAY
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
Boiled Tomatoes. Popovers.
flashed Brown Potatoes. Coffee.
LUNCH
Minced Lamb on Toast.
Brown Bread and Butter.
Fruit shortcake.
Cocoa.
DINNER
Cream of Potato Soup.
Brotled Steak 6n,on. Boiled lied, Petatoes' psas
Cucumber and Green Pepper Salad.
Peach Pie. Coffee.
IT THURspAY; 4 50 =.
Fruit.
Breakfast Food. Sugar and Cream.
Fried Perch. creamed Potatoes.
'e0nes' LUNCH. 0"e''
Chicken Croquettes with Peas:
Cream Toast. Fruit. Cake. Coffee.
DINNER.
Cucumber and Onion Soup.
Fried Chicken, Brown Sauce.
Boiled Rice
Stuffed Green Peppers. Wax Beans.
Lettuce Salad. French Dressing
Chilled Watermelon. Coffee
FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Berries Cereal Cream.
Broiled Fresh Mackerel. Baked Potatoes
Rice Mullins. Cofree.
LUNCH.
Parsley Omelet. Creamed Potatoes.
Peach Shortcake. Chocolate.
DINNER.
Tomato and Rice Soup.
Planked White Fish.
Sliced Cucumbers with French Dressing.
Stuffed Tomatoes. Green Corn on Cob.
Berry Pudding. Wine Sauce.
Coffee.
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Pears Cereal Cream.
goft Boiled Egg In Tometo Cup2.
German Fried Potatoes.
Mufiins. Coffee
LUNCH.
Cheese Omelet.
Toasted NufdnaA Cake.
Chocolate.
DINNER.
Clear Houp
Broi!ed Steak Fried OnIona
Stuffed Esq Plant. Sliced Tomatoes
Berry Pudding, Hard Sauce.
Coffee.
Evening star., 1903-08-25

Select rather large, plump cucumbers;