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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
SEEN IN WASHINGTON.

Unfavorable criticism of the conditions OF ex-
stence in other cities. though it may proceed
from the highest motives. is always likely to
cause resentment and provoke retorts If we
were to insinuate that Philadelphia was a fear
fully fast and frivolous town. we should ex-
pect to he told that New-York was not I'D to
date. Or, if we should express mild surprise
that Chicago did not grow weary of the almost
fanatical rigor with which life, property and
order defended there, we should look for
swift response to the effect that the majesty
of the law must be indicated at all hazards,
whatever New-YOrk might Thick about it.
The city of Washington, however, is in a
class by itself, and there is suggestion of
inciyility in calling attention to what are al
legged to be its shortcomings. The national cap-
ital belongs to all the people, il Imagination if
not i'll fact, and they have legitimate interest
in its reputation and prosperity. Indeed, they
are indirectly responsible for the manner in
which Congress fosters or negects its welfare.
No apology is therefore required for alluding
TO the address which Mr. Riis, of this CITY de-
livered on Wednesday before the Senate and
House committees on the District of Columbia
and miscellaneous audience Of superior quail
ity. 1t takes a good deal in the slum line to
startle Mr.. Riis. He seldom runs across a real
novelty when examining blind alleys and pest
holes. But he was obliged to confess that
some OF the things he had seen in Washington
had given him a new idea. The inside of
these houses is too dreadful to conceive" he
said, referring TO the worst of the places In
which colored people live. If somebody else
had used that exceedingly strong expression, it
might have been set down to ignorance But
Mr.. Rlis knows what he is talking about
The District officials acknowledge that the
conditions complained of are very bad. but
they have no power to change than. 1t is for
Congress to apply the remedy, and there is not
much doubt that it ought to be applied at the
earliest possible moment. The general public
cannot think without dlspleasure Of the main
tenance of such denominations in the federal
city Many other municipalities may be SINH
larly though less grievously discredited. but
that consideration contains no solace. More
over ii Is, or ought to be, easier to do the nee
essary thing promptly in Washington than else
where, owing to the concentration Of authority
For that and other reasons, even those who live
in glass houses can throw stones at the national
capital with less than the usual risk. A bonn
bardment of that sort would seem to be in or
der at the present time. and might possibly be
effective.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
THE NEW RRIDGF

Regarded merely as piece Of engineering, the
bridge over the East River which was formal
~ opened yesterday may not be as great a won
der as the one which entered upon its career
OF usefulness trlhe over twenty years ago.
Practically the only difference in length is
found in the approaches. not in the main struct-
ure- So lar as the central spans of the two
bridges are concerned. RI excess Of less than
five feet is not worth considering. A sumo
riority in that respect marks no such advance
upon precedent as did the older work In other
ways, however. the new structure is sharply
distinguished from its partner in service. Its
towers are Of steel not stone: it is more than
thirty feet wider. and the addition of an extra
deck will increase the carrying capacity TO
about double that Of the other bridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
THE KAISER AND AMERICA.

1t is almost a truism to say that there is no
monarch on throne to-day who in larger
measure than the German Emperor at once
commands and merits the interested attention
OF the world 1t may be added with equal con-
fdence that there is no country outside of his
own in which such attention Is more earnest
and, we may add, sympathetic than in the
United States. The causes of this latter cir
cumstance are obvious. They comprise our his
torical interest in the union Of Germany in the
new empire; the great representation OF the
German race in our own cosmopolitan pOpula-
tion and its high average of intellectual, indus
trial, social and civic worth; the commercial
and political attitude of Germany toward vari-
Gus American States, and. of course, the i'm
pressive and engaging personality Of the En-
perOr himself
These considerations make 1t a peculiarly
agreeable thing to record that the German gov
ernment-which in such matters means largely
the German Emperor himself-was prompt to
recognize the independence of the Republic OF
Panama and also, inferentially, the entire pro-
priety OF the attitude and conduct Of the United
States toward that republic and toward the
revolution in which it gained its being 1t
would have been difficult for the Emperor to
denote more clearly his friendship for Amer
lea, his acquiescence in our traditional policy
concerning our Central and South American
neighbors, and his freedom from any de-
sign Of traversing that policy or Of interfering
with the political affairs of those States In
case of i'll will toward us, of schemes mimi
cal to the Latin-American States, it would have
been quite easy forGermany to withhold this
recognition. But, instead of even passive disaf-
lection, the Emperor FASTENED to manifest ac-
lively and aggressivey his approval OF what
had been done 1t was and is an agreeable and
grateful incident in international relations
The incident also increases, If possible Amer
lean qualification, which, of course, would in
any case have been great, at the favorable news
which comes to hand concerning the Emperors
health. There was much anxious solicitude for
his welfare when first it was made known that
a surgical operation, however slight, had been
performed upon his throat. Since then there
have been some sensational and ominous rumors
in some papers which were regarded with
something more than regret by all judicious
people Now it is pleasant to be assured that
as we all along hoped and thought, they were
quite unfounded, and that the Emperor's health
gives promise of becoming and continuing bet
ter even than it has ever before been 1t would
be pleasant to record that Of any chief of state.
1t is especially pleasant to do so of one whom
are we'll entitled to regard as a sincere
friend of America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
THE ARMY AND NAVY.
[FaoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

IFaCM TIE TRIBUNE BCREAC.I
Washington Dec. 19-General and Mrs. Eugene
A. Carr have gone to Florida for visit
Miss Marie Cavanaugh. daughter OF Maior Harry
G. Cavanaugh. retired visiting her s<anGrot Their
Mrs. La Tourette, OF this city
Mrs. n. E. Irwin. wife of Lieutenant Irwin OF the
navy. is the guest Of her parents. Commander and
Mrs. ]. A Norris in this city. Mrs. Irwin will 60
to China in the spring to Join her husband who is
in command of the Barry
Commander Henry McCIea, who has succeeded
Commander Nicholson detail officer in the Bu-
reaU OF Navigation, and Mrs McCrea have Changed
their address TO No. 2.139 N-5J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

verified. both by its friends and It's enemies.
than 'Parsifal" Mr.. Conried must thank his
lucky stars for the heated discussions as well
as the philosophic disquisitions which have oc-
cupied so much space I'm the columns of the
newspapers. operate management has spelled
bankruptcy for many impresario, but Mr.
Conried is likely to prove striking exception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
LORD AslNeER's FUNERAL.

London. Dec. Is-The body OF Lord Asins'.'
grandson OF the late Commodore Magruder. = =
N. who died In the LaribOsiere Hospital IN ~,
on December IL. from heart disease. brought Oh =
n fail. buried to-day in the family cfyR' =
lnveTlOchy Castle. The CONN borne rom IA
church on the shoulders OF local volunteels Va
pipers playing "LOehaber No More. buslhssii
suspended at Fort William during the runs -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

If the performances of the Wright brothers at
Kitty Hawk are correctly reported. they have
gone step further than Chanute and Glienthal
did In soaring. They are said to have equipped
their aeroplane with motor and propeller. and
to have travelled three miles instead of only a
few rods. Now let them enter the lists at st.
Louis. and show the world how their machine
compares with the others which are sure to be
exhibited there in action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

The higher the figures 10 which the prices
OF cotton soaring. the lower the depths 10
which the spirits Of manufacturers are sinking
Not the merriest of holiday seasons for mill
owners who have contracts to carry out and
are compelled TO buy the raw material at pres
ent rates in order TO meet their engagements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
LADY puaANo COMES ON LucANlA

Lady Durand wife OF Sir II Mortimer Daral1
the British Ambassador. and their daughter ar'i'.
on the Lucania Yesterday. The ambassador me-
them at the pier Another arrival Was LORD NJ
gunt. a son OF Lord Mimic. the Governor 0eA''-
OF Canada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

Santa Claus Mcclellan is here with his pack
but how many little Tammany boys will find
nothing but disappointment in their Christmas
stockings!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

A Colombian army, embarked in the Colom-
bian navy, is said to have emerged from the
Atrato River apparently on hostile intent Per
haps it is bound for Panama by way of Cape
Horn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

II is doubtful IL any musical production IL
New York has ever been more thoroughly adA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

We can hardly have too many subways for
local traffic in New-Yorks but the welcome held
out by the marlborough Rapid Transit Com
pany to the published plans of the Metropolitan
for additional routes underground is so frosty
that it might turn Vesuvius into glacier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

Kris Kr1ngle is wearing his furs this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

bridge one can use is worth two one can
dedicate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney Warren viii give larss
theatre party or Tuesday at the Yaudevine The
atre. It will De followed by a supper at Sherrys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
Gptp-11ors Dailu 9ribnfre

SUNDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1908.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

j. Henry Smith gives big dinner party on Tues
day night at his home. No. West Fifty-second-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

The wedding Of Miss Mabel simmons. daughter
OK Mr.. and Mrs J. Edward simmons, and J. =
Tilden. viii take place at St Thomas's Church On
Wednesday. It will be followed by reception a.
the home OF the bride's parents No % West fry
thrd-st. Miss Elsie TilfOrd viii be Miss simmons
maid OF honor, and her bridesmaids viii Re MSS
Marion LeaIe, Miss Nlollie Elliott Miss May fIoNs'
and Miss Emily Buch William Nichols. jr- VIII %
Mr. Tilden's best man, and the ushers Edward slai-
mons Hall. Walter Nichols Henry Fletcher. CHa4'e'
Adams. ]. 5. Brinckerhof and the brides bFotas''
Edward Ferris Simmons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
A CHRISTMAS PROCLAMATTO>

The Archbishop of Valencia. who died a few davs
ago left legacy of $1,000 pesos to the first Spanish
general who will land the territory OF the
United States with army strong enough tn
avenge the defeats OF Spain in Cuba and thu
Philippines. Until that is done the money will be
in charge Of the Bank OF Spain. So a cable dis
patch reports. The Archbishop was evidently a
believer in the possibility OF modern miracles hut
was not DESTROYS of the benefits of the New Testa-
ment doctrine of blessings for peacemakers The
Bank OF Spain will have at least one permanent
deposit among its treaurea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

Mrs Varnum will be at home on Mondays IN Jan
uary at No. 80 East Fifty-second-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day viii bring
number Of tea parties and family dinners. Mr.
and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt viii give a small
Christmas tree party at their house No SOS Fifth.
ave. for their children. at which Lady Herbert
and her sons will also be present Mrs Harold
Brown gives a Christmas tree at No. East Fifty.
stxth-st- for the younger daughter OF her sister
Mrs ] Ellis HOFFMAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Gould viii have friends
with them over the holidays az Georgian Court
Lakewood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

Mrs Valentine G. Hall has leased her house n,
Thirty-seventh-st, to Winthrop ChanIer. and viii
stay this winter at her country place az TfvoB
Miss Edith Hall will be with her sister Mrs Law
renee Waterbury, No. 100 East Thirty-afth-st ard
Miss Eleanor Roosevelt, the granddaughter OF Mrs
Hall. will visit her cousin Mrs Henry Parish. n
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
Some Difficult Tables.

Some of the excavations at Nippur
show that the Babylonians had multi
plication tables five times as long as
those commonly used in schools. Most
little men and women, for instance,
do not have to go further thar twelve
times twelve, but the little Babylonian
children, says DR.. Herman V. Hill
precht, who superintendent the late ex-
cavations. had to go as far as sixty
times sixty.
Numbered fragments of tablets bear
ing these multiplication tables have
been found. some few of which go as
far as 1900 times 1900. But these
were evidently only for astronomical
purposes. Those old astronomers seem
to have felt hard pressed for time,
and when they We're calculating the
distances of the new stars they found.
and their size, they did not want t,
take the time to multiply, and 50 just
referred 70 these tables in stone.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
Cutie Fishing.

Cuttles require G2ft handling. The
bait. which consists CT a rough chunk
of fish fastened to Il hook or even tied
to a string. is not dropped over the SIC
to be swallowed, but to excite the gus
tatory organs of the cuttles and to be
slowly pulled up until those mollusks
have reached tie surface in a vain at
tempt to embrace it with their long
arms. Then in a moment a gaff is
plunged into the lcathery mantle or the
would be diner and the creature is I'M
tremendously flung into the boat. The
prosaic nature of the fishing is some
times punctuated by grotesque Incl
dents. For instance, the cutie which
brought our catch up to a bakers
dozen helped to support the idea that
thirteen is an unlucky number by max
ing his entrance into the boat a pre-
text for emptying his bag of sepia into
the face Of his captOr, h liquid trans
forming hat gentleman's glib speech
into a mere incoherent S~pluttering, and
then running down his white Jumper
in what the daylight showed to be a
black torrent. THAT was a BRAVE
clumsy job" remarked a comrade, re-
ferring. not to the aim of the cutie,
but to the incautious handling of the
fisherman.-John Isabel in Longman's,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03

First June %. LastJ ally 10.
ny Office OF HEARING PETITION FOR
~ LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONS.
State eo OF So@ oft G1 Dako'a' SIS Incounty Court.
In the matter of the estate of ANDREW CRoAI,
deceased.
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to
Kate Eastman of Minneapolis, Mimi, John
p. Croal, of SIsseton. 5. Oak IN. Croal, of
Fargo, n. d., Mary Kaercher, of Ortonville,
Mimi, 1hresa Wilson, Il. a. Croal and Anna
Hicks. all of Milbank, 5. Oak, and Thomas b.
Croal, of Seattle, Wash. heirs at law and next
ofkin of Andrew Croal, deceased, and to all
whom these presents may come.
Notice is hereby gwen that F.. A. Croal has
filed with the Judge of this Court, a petit on
praying for letters of administration of the
estate Of \udrew CroaI, deceased, andthat Mon
day, the 18th day of } uly 1903, at 10o'clock a. m,
of said day, being a day of a regular term of this
court, to-wit of the July term, 1903, at the office
of the county Judge, at the court house in the
city Of MIlbauk Il in the saidcounty of Grant, has
been Get for hearing said petition, when and
where any person interested may appear and
show cause why the said petition should not
be granted.
Dated at Milbank, S. d., this 25th day Of June,
A. D. 1903.
IS. 5. L~oCKHART,
SEAL Judge IF the County Court.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
His Face Spells RazOrs.

did you see the man who just went
out?" asked an uptown barber of a
customer as a swarthy individual left
the shop. YES? Well, he spoils a
razor every time l shave him, and he
comes here twice a week regularly.
He is a stonecutter, and the grit and
dust are so imbedded in the pores of his
face that it is like drawing a razor
over the side of a stone. | always use
the best tools I have upon him, but
they are not stone proof, and a dull
razor is the result when his beard is
removed.
He is a customer upon whom | lose
money, and l am glad to say that be is
the only stonecutter who favors me
with his patronage. l often wonder
how it is that he doesn't vince when
the razor strikes a section of stone
that is imbedded in his face and
bounds off, but it is probably because
his skin is so hardened that he feels
no i'll Effects Philadelphia Tele,
graph.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
Fish without Bait.

The fishermen of Ctudad Bolivar. on
the Crinoco river, in South America.
catch their fish in the queerest way in
the world. They use no bait, but try
to hook the fish by the body. A cylin-
drical weight Is tied to a long line.
Above this weight, for a length Of six
inches, strong fish hooks are attached.
The line is thrown out in places where
the current is swift and shoals Of fish
pass. 1t is hauled in rapidly by a
series of jerks and usually there is a
fish on half the hooks.
This method of fishing is called ro-
alphabetically. ito rob-"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
First June5 Last July II
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.
State of South Dakota.

State of South Dakota, 90
County of Grant.
Default having been made in the conditions Of
a mortgage executed by Peter j. Ekbere and
Tilda Ekberg, mortgagors, to Josephine d. Blake,
NOR tgagee, dated June %, 1894, recorded June
23, 1894, in book 80 of Mortgages, pages 8, 10 and
II, IN the office of the register of deeds of Grant
county, South Dakota, at nine O'Clock and ten
minutes, a. m. notice is hereby given that the
said mortgage will be fOreClosed by sale of the
west one-half of the southeast quarter and the
southeast quarter of the southeast quarter
and the southwest quarter of the north
east quarter Except three acres in the
northwest corner of said southwest quarter of
the northeast quarter all in section twenty six,
township one hundred and nineteen, range fifty.
Grant county, South Dakota, containing l51
acres and fifteen one hundTedths more or less
according to the government survey thereof, the
premises described in said mortgage at public
auction by the sheriff of said Grant county on
the25th day of July, 1903, at ? O'Clock p. In. at the
front door of the court house in the city of Mil
bank, in said Grant county to satisfy an indebt-
edness of S494 &c, which amount is now due upon
said mortgage together with an attorneys fee OF
S25, stipulated in said mortgage and the costs OF
this foreclosure, which said mortgage contains
a power of sale which has become operative by
Mortgsgor,e failure to pay said debt as aforesaid.
Dated at Milbank, South Dakota, this 4th day
of June, 1903.
JOSEPHINE d. BLAKE.
Mortgage
THAD l.. FULLER, Attorney, Mllbank, 5. d.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
The Dog as Il Life Saver

La Crosse, Wis, June 6.-Mrs. Ella
Slothower, Misses Jennie and Bessie
Slothower, prominent society people,
were saved from death by asphyxia-
ton by the barking of a dog early yes
terday morning. A friend at their
home went to the library to read late
at night and left the gas open and
unlighted. The mother awoke and
saved her daughters. who were nearly
dead. All are in a serious condition
and one of the daughters may not
recover.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
nfSnrdnr

l distrust both the intellect and the
morality of those people to whom dis
order is Of no consequence-who can
live at ease in an Augean stable. What
surrounds us reflects more or less that
which is within us. The mind is like
n Of those dark lanterns which in
spite Of everything still throw some
light around. If II tastes did not re-
veal our character they would be no
longer tastes, but instincts. Emile Sou
veStre.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03

One of Missouri's unique in
dustries is the growing of a kind
of corn whose cob is especially
adopted for pipes. A group of
farmers in Lafayette county
raise it extensively. One field of
twenty-five acres produced 1926
bushels of corn worth 1886, and
the cobs sold for S19S. The
average per acre was S2l .36.
Corn-cob pipes are supposed to
dispose Of nicotine without in
jury to the smoker.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03

MRS. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING
SYRUP has been used for chill.
dren teething. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
TWENTY-FIVE cents a bottle.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03

The Platte IS. d. Epitome
declares that grass is green with
envy and pulling mortgages
loose in it's endeavors to get
ahead. Rye and barely are
Enthusiastically getting top
heavy, and can hardly stand
straight on account of swelled
heads. Corn is aching to get an
ear out.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
Earmerso of Indiana have form

Farmers of Indiana have form
cd a combine, with headquarters
at indianapolis, and are demand
inc advanced prices for all farm
products. A bulletin has oeea
prenared and will be distributed
70 farmers all over the United
States, calling on them to demand
a minimum price of one dollar
ner bushel for wheat.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03

The statement that one battle
ship costs more than the value
of the ninety-four : buildings of
Harvard university has been
questioned, but the official re-
ports state that the Oregon,
which is the most expensive
battleship in the United States
navy, cost S6,575, O32. rs. The
valuation of all the buildings and
land of Harvard university is
$500, 900 dollars.
There are upward of six
milliol farms in this country
alone. Their valueis over twenty
billions. Theirproducts approach
five billions annually. They
spend nearly four millions a year
for labor. Five millions of these
farms are operated by white
persons, and nearly a million by
negroes,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03

Il is stated that out of 200, 900,
900 people in Africa only 1000,
900 have ever heard the gospel.
In the Soudan region alone there
are 90, O0O, 900 who are without
religious instruction.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03

DR.. F. 2. Noble says that "NO
follower of scientific progress
has ever taken a locomotive into
Africa before missionaries had
prepared the way"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03

There would be mighty little
talk in this now gabby world if
we would all think twice before
speaking.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-07-03
crcREr SOCIETIES

. uILBANK LODGE No. 20,
r. b A. M,irgs at Masonic Hall, on
stated mGeenine of each month. Visiting
k'Thursdsy eeordiaily invited to attend.
krep are GU S. S. LoCKHART, w. M.