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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

exotic plants, beautiful women! Jack
felt the spell as he stood apart for a
| moment, listening to the sweet strains
! or the opening waltz. Suddenly he
turned pale and almost staggered,
clutching a chair for support. A beau
tiful woman had just entered, and was
being presented by Lady Winton to a
few select friends. Gentlemen crowded
round, anxious for introductions and
dances, 60 all of whom she was gra-
cious as a queen; but ever and anon an
anxious look came into the glorious
eyes, as If there was a someone or a
something missing.
Jack soon regained his composure.
80 like" he said yet so unlike.
Why, Alice Is thousands of miles away;
even if she were here he added bit
terly.
She had turned and looked at him;
he stitled with cruel hand a certain
sweet wildness that had sprung up in
his heart at that look He moved little
nearer-he would, he must have a
dance; he need not deny himself that.
Only to hold her In his arms once, even
though it would be short.
A sudden boldness seemed to take
possession Of him. He pushed Lieut.
Fayersham slightly aside, bowed, and
with his heart humping against his
side inquired If she was engaged for
the next dance. A color soft as roses
spread over cheek and neck, she hand
ed him her card without speaking and
he had scarcely written his name when
the music began.
Rising with smile, she laid her hand
upon his arm. II do not wish to dance
let us sit 1t out In the conservatory, u
she said softly.
He glanced at her quickly, a faint
glimmering of the truth dawning upon
him.
Alice" he almost gasped, as they
reached a quiet spot, lis it you?"
But two soft, pleading eyes were al
his answer, and then two lovely arms
went round his neck, with Jack, my
love, my darling, see what love car
make me do."-New York Evening
News.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
THE COUNTRY IN WASHINGTON'S DAY,

Think, We fashionable danes of to-day.
of a national capital in 1900 in which the
audience room was used by Mrs. Presi-
dent Adams as a place for drying clothes.
Congressman lodged wherever board
could be found. Yellow fever drove the
population of New York and Philadelphia
into the country. Grass grew in the
streets while they were away. The pop
ulation of Ohio was $4,000, of Tennessee
100000, of Kentucky 221,O 900. The num-
Der of postoffices was 9O3, miles of post
routes p 900 and annual revenues S231,-
900.
The acquisition of the Louisiana pur-
chase and the opening of the immense
domain of the West to the settlers was
about the last act which assured the per
manency of the republic and left free
the way for the marvellous prosperity fol-
lowing. The sewing machine did not ex-
list, nor the steam road nor a mile o.
railroad track, nor grain elevators. nor
packing establishments, nor electric
lights, nor pneumatic tubes, but the spirit
of the people was sincere, their courage
unquestioned, their faith in the God of
the republic stern and unrelenting. How
could they fail, led by Washington, by
jefferson, by Madison, by Randolph?
The farm lands under cultivation in
the entire country were less than TO-
100000 acres, although that in corn now
exceeds 100000 acres, In oats more
than 25,000,000 acres, In wheat more
than 100000 acres. The annual wheat
yield at the opening of the century was
less than 100000 bushels; it Is now
over 550,000,O00 bushels. The cotton
acreage was about 100000 acres; 1t is
now 24,OOO,OOO and the annual value of
the product about $300,000,0O0.
Schools were few and books scarce. In
fact, such books of value to be had were
| those carried away from foreign lands
when emigrants fled to the colonies to es-
cape persecution. Such poetry, prose or
paintings as came forth were poor imi-
tations of foreign standards. Only in
theological documents and state papers
did the thinkers of the United States
take precedence at that time of all 9th
er nations. 1t Is not matter of national
Boosting but of world-w credit, freely
given, that the state papers of Washing
ton, Franklin, the Adamses, Hamilton,
Jefferson, Madison, Jay and others con-
tanned pure and vigorous English, a
clearness of thought, mastery of lucid
4 ity such as no documents of similar char
! acter In the old world bore.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Over a Century Ago.

On Feb. %, 1900, the obseouies of
George Washington were officially cele-
DRAFTED at the national capital and were
also observed in every city of the nation
Inc greatest American was also the sub
1ect OF eulogies throughout the civilized
world. Washington died on Dec. ID
1893, after few hours of great suffer
ing. He passed away at half past 10
O'Clock in the evening" and by his side
were his devoted wife, his secretary. Col
Tobias Lear, and his two lifelong friends
and physicians, Drs. Dick and Craik
The last words he spoke were. at is
WELL"
In these days, when Wasbinpton,s
memory is revered by every one. it seems
strange to read that on his birthday an
hlversary in 1896 a motion was made i'm
Congress to adjourn in his honor. hut
was lost because a few disaffected mem
bers declared that it would be a "bad
precedent" When the crowd outside
heard the news, such a shouting ensued
that the speakers could not be heard. and
an adjournment was forced. Washing
toms birthday is now a legal holiday in
the District of Columbia and in every
state in the Union except six.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

from which a dispatch boom" can be
fired to the distance to which q shell
Is sent. The projectile Is a cylinder or
sphere so constructed as to insure Its
flight, Its explosion at the proper time,
Its breaking into harmless fragments
and at the same time unfolding a trail.
Ing streamer of any color preferred.
containing the message
A dispatch at night could be made
of luminous ribbon, so as to be readily
found In the darkness while the shell
Itself would be so pyrotechnic in char
acter that it would plainly indicate its
course while in the sky and be easily
seen at its explosion. The shell, which
can be timed SO as to explode at any
point desired, is so arranged that when
explosion takes place the sides of the
projectile will fall apart, releasing the
ribbon on which the message Is writ
ten and allowing it to trail on the
ground.
This method will obviate the diff
Guilty which SO hampered both armies
during the Civil War. Captured cour-
lers have been the reason of one
branch Of the army being delayed or
routed through their ignorance of or
ders which were intercepted, while the
bad results of such orders falling into
the hands of the enemy cannot be over
estimated.
Had the French during the siege Of
Paris by the German army employed
such methods they could have sent
messages over the heads of the enemy
right Into the hands of friends. The
conrederates could have signaled over
the Union lines in the Civil War at the
assault on Fort Fisher, while at the
investment of Fort Morgan, after Far
raguts fleet had passed inside, and the
fort was entirely cut off from the Con-
federates, the latter could have sent
dispatch bombs over the Federal lines
without single message being inter
cepted.
AT present the navy is experiment.
Ing with wireless telegraphy, says the
Washington Post, which, of course,
can be used as a means Of commune
cation even with an enemy interven-
ing, but there are many points about
the bomb which render it etficacious
In places where the telegraph could
not be conveniently utilized.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
THE WEE PAIR o. sA,oN.

oh, lay them cannie doom. Jamie.
An TAX them frae my SIGHT,
They mind me o. her sweet wee face,
An sparklin' cen sac BRIGHT:
oh, lay them saftly doom beside
The lock q silken hair;
Tor the dsrlin' O. thy heart an mine
VIII never wear them mair.
But oh, the silvery voice, Jamie,
That fondly lsped your name.
An the wee bit hands sac aft held cot
WI joy when you cam hame,
And oh, the smile--the angel smile.
That shone like simmer morn;
An the rosy mou' that socht kiss
When ye were weary-worn'
The eastlin' Wind blaws cauld. jamie,
The snaw's on hill and plain,
The flowers that decked my lammic's
grave
Are faded moo. and game,
Oh, dinna speak. | ken she dwells
In yon fair land ahoon;
But sair's the sicht that blin's my e'e--
That wee. wee pair o shoon!
james Smith.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

He left
He was the first and President
He never made speech during his long
he had hghtbiue
He and hand
His face showed marks from of
of
hunting
His Farewell Address,"
found documents penned by
in his
Ing, II not the only
he FOND OF instrumental
daughter Eleanor Parke Custis a rformer
he loved animals his
were common IN his day and he
also bet when playing cards of which
a of
He had portraits Of himself
savage sharp g. Stuart be
he was hearty eater moderate
bacco although he for export
Of
the opportunity - ~
lie could swear with surprising
known get into OF
He always
receiving advice Paul
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

SO, too, the theological discourses of
Jonathan Edwards commanded for the.
same reason profound admiration. Ms did
as Wen the oratory of Randolph, Henry
and Fisher Ames. But school facilities
were few and far between, the accommo-
cations most rude. The total value of ALI
school property in the country in 1900 fell
below $1,500OOO; the total school attend
ance was less than 100000. and the
tfacners engaged in the work not over
lo'Voo. AT the present time the enroll
n nleno IN the common schools exceeds 49,
Voo,UOo, the average daily attendance.
! i,ooO,OoO and the number of teachers.
200 600
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Will Smash Him Then

He has challenged you," said his
friends. why don't you fight himr'
1T isn't the right time of the moon
YETI exclaimed the enraged man.
grinding his teeth horribly.-Chicago
Tribune
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
MESSAGES SENT IN BOMBS.
Dispatches Placed In Cannon and
Hurled TO Their Destination.

HurIeu 10 Theft Destlnation.
One of the most interesting sugges.
lions recently submitted to the mill
tary authorities is that made by Cap
tain Hardin Beverly Littlepage, at
present employed In the division of
naval war records in the Navy Depart
ment 1t is a new method in the for
warding of dispatches in the time of
war, a system by which time viii be
almost obliterated, while there will be
no danger OF the courier falling into
the hands of the foe.
The means is an ordinary cannon,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Fate,a Iniuafice

Nocash (disconsolately)-The rich are
getting richer and the poor poorer.
Friend-What's wrong now?
Nocash-Miss Fullpurse has refused
me, and is going to marry Mr.. Coupon.
New York Weekly.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Tested Him.

What kind of an impression did you
make on Miss Gotrox?"
Dunno; result rather ambiguous. l
told her l would die for her."
"Yes?'
We'll, she smiled sweetly."
"Of course"
And begged me to try another piece
or her ake."-Baltimore News.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

Lady Winton's ballroom had never
been surpassed; soft lights, glorious
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30
SWIFT, THE PACKER, is DEAD.


Chicago. March 9-(Specal) -GustaVUs
Franklin Swift. president Of the great
packing firm of Swift & Co. the man
whose efforts made possible the present
method OF supplying fresh meat to every
city and town in the United States and
the world. died suddenly today at his
home in This city Of hemorrhage, result
Ing from an operation for an infection
OF the gall bladder, performed March -.
He was 81 years OF age. Tile end was
entirely unexpected every indication be-
ing favorable 10 recovery.
in this city he engaged IN the same
business which he had IN Massachusetts.
and developed the department Of ship
ping live cattle to eastern markets. In
1877 he evolved plans for the first refrig
Grating car, and dressed meat. instead of
live animals, were shipped to eastern
cities He was the pioneer in this kind of
business. Mr.. Swift not only was the
oldest pa cker' at the time of his death.
but he was the originator of the method
that has made many large fortunes
From the small plant started in 1877
has developed a great corporation, with
branches in st. Louis Kansas City, St.
Joseph Omaha. St. PAU and Fort Worth,
Tex. and with distributing offices in
every important city ana town in the
United States, and with representatives in
the leading cities of Europe, Asia and
Africa. Its employees number %. S07
Upon its capital stock of $25.0000 900. the
sales of 1902 exceeded 5000, 900 600
Mr.. Swift left a fortune estimated al
from $1,000 900 TO so 000 900.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30

issued and repaid by the new grant to be
made to Ireland as an equivalent to the
grant made under the English educa-
lion act If the stock is issued at a pre-
MUM the surplus will be issued to relm-
burse the new grant which will also be
charged with sc5o,0o0 annually for the first
four years TO meet the expense of f1oat-
ing the stock.
The annual payment by the purchasers
viii be seven-eighths as a termlnaole
annuity and one-eighth as perpetual
rent charge. In order to facilitate the
transfer of the land grant in aid viii
be made of e12, 00O 600 ii is provided thai
no registration fees shall be charged and
no stamps charged on conveyances IL
the proprietor sublets or subdivides the
lands. becomes bankrupt dies or leaves
his land to more than one person, the
commission may order the land to be sold.
The legal business connected with the
proof of title will be carried on by the
land commission and a cheaper process
will be introduced for fixing the rents.
appeals being heard by judicial COM
missioner
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30
Weak Man
A Wide.0pen letter to tiat Great Army OF
Weak Men VINO Have Been Hoodwinked
and Defrauded by the Infamous
RascaIs Who Disgrace the
Medicine Business.

MY DEAR BROTHERS More than 100000 perma-
nent cures during the past four years prove that
my ''Wonder-W Workers" are a God-send to weak
men everywhere There is not a case OF Mems
Weakness or Nervous Troubles OF any kind any
where on earth mo matter whether caused by over
work, abuse or worry and matter whether the
man be old or young that 'WonderW Workers will
fail TO cure quicker and at less expense than any
other remedy made anywhere in the world, il
simply used lat home, at your work. one tablet al
dose three times day They cured me in less
than one month time. at the age of forty-fonr
years, when l. like you lacked that vitality without
which person is man only i'll name and after
had been nearly ruined by the frauds and fakIrs
who disgrace the medicine business. Bear in mind
that nm the only man in the world In the business
who has solemnly sworn that the medicine he sells
cured himself, and that the names of all who buy
it will be held sacred forever. Cures Varcocels,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30
BILL FOR RELIEF OF.
IRELAND.
Concensus of Opinion Seems To Be
That Bill Is Long Step in the
Direction of Ameliorating
the Terrible Conditions
in Ireland.

London. March 25.-The irish secretary.
Mr.. Wyndham. introduced the govern
ment's long anticipated Irish land bill
In the house of commons this afternoon.
1t proposes a grant of $685. 600 for the
purposes of the bill. Tenants are to pay
Ii per cent interest on loans from the
government. Mr.. Wyndham said he
thought the scheme would not invove
over 500 COZ, GOO. but that s150,o0ooo0 could
be felv advanced on Irish land.
The advances to tenants are limited to
$500 In the congested districts and $500
elsewhere. The bill also provides that I'M
tenanted farms and grazing lands shall
be sold to neighboring tenants and that
three commissioners. to be known as
estate commissioners. shall supervise the
sales
The names of the three commissioners
are Michael Finucane secretary TO the
government OF Bengal revenue general
and statistical department; Frederick s
Wrench. now one of theIriSh land commits
sioners. and William +. Bailey, one of the
assistant commissioners on the Irish land
commission They will be under the gem
eral control of the lord lieutenant of ire
land The bill Will become effective No
vember !.
The keen interest felt IN this new
legislation. which, II is hoped. will pro-
mote peace and contentmenr IN Ireland,
was shown by the crowded house The
peers gallery and the distinguished
strangers gallery were filed and there
has been no such gathering of members
of parliament since the opening of the
session. In the diplomatic gallery sat
United states Secretary Henry White, an
Interested spectator. while almost every
irish peer listened to Mr.. Wyndham's eX-
position of the bill
The passage of the first reading Of the
blll was followed by the rush to the lobby.
where ensued scenes that might we'll
make the ghost OF Parnell turn in his
grave The tall form of Lord Dudley.
lord lieutenant of Ireland. could be seen
amidst \ crowd of nationalists who
scarcely year ago would rather have
suffered every penalty than be associated
with the official head of The Irish govern
ment Beside Lord Dudley stood the
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30
VIEWS OF IRISH LEADERS.

London. March 25-It is 4he general be-
lief that the bill will be passed and that
il will go far iowa I'd ameliorating condi-
tons in Ireland
The. duke Of Abercorn. the most power
full landlord in ireland. asked to be in
II oduced to John Redmond, and a mutual
| friend brought the duke to the leader
of the nationalist party, with whom the
leader of the Irish landlords heartily
shook hands. and they patched up the
peace of Ireland over the house OF COM
mons refreshment bar
The duke of Abercorn said:
'"rodays proceedings are certainly a
matter for congratulation. l hope that
The provisions of the bill. when carefully
studied, will be carried out. 1t looks as
though the ancient Ratchet had been
buried
Michael Davitt and T. P. O'Connor
gave the Associated Press correspondent
the following signed statement:
Mr.. Davitt wrote:
NO fair or final Judgment can be-
passed on the governments irish land
| bill until the full text of the measure
can be read carefully and studied. The
impression left in my nina by the speech
of the chief secretary for ireland is that
the bin he outlined offers unreasonable
compensation to the landlords and there
fore does not offer sufficient inducement
20 puS tHtli HOlulngS on these terms
terms which appear to me TO be fully
ten ysars purchase above the market
value of the irish landoris' property
However, it is possible that there may
be some provisions in the bin. when we
can see it ii print, which will offer some
minor advantages to the tenants and the
| country that 10 some extent redeem the
Objectionable terms provided for the l1nd
lords. The one consoling feature of this
latest attempt of the British parliament
to settle the Irish land question is The
proof 1t offers that the celtic people or
ireland have compelled an English land
lord government to provide money with
which to buy out the British landlord
garrison of ireland. ], of course, take
an extreme or combative View Of the
land question. and think that 1t is the
tenants of ireland and rot the landlords
who ought TO receive the bonus which
the bill provides for the irish supporters
OF his majestys government
THE economic conditions OF the irish
agricultural industry, face TO face with
the food competition OF America, Canada,
Australia and Argentina. where no rents
are paid to landlord class make it pos
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30

grizzIed little Sir Anthony Mcdonnell, the
first national assistant Irish secretary.
lie it was who drafted the hill. Horace
Piunkett. Lord Iveagh, Lord Ashebourne
and many unionisJ members joined the
group The duke OF Abercorn, the most
powerful landlord in Ireland. asked 10 be
introduced to John Redmond, and mu-
tual friend brought the duke TO the leader
of the nationalist party, with whom the
leader of the Irish landlords heartily
shook hands. and they patched up the
peace Of Ireland over the house of COM
mons refreshment bar.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30
WISH PEABODY FUND DIVIDEND
South Carolinians Object to Single
Normal School.

Columbia, s. G., March 29.-(Snecial.l-
AT the meeting of the state board Of cd
ucation yesterday resolutions were adopt
I'd deDloring the proposed concentration
Of the Peabody fund for the Building Of
Il great school for the instruction OF
teachers. The Peabody board is said 10
have some plans for applying the $2,0l0'0oo
in their keeping for the construction OF
such an institution There are several
normal colleges in this state now receiv-
ing support from the Peabody fund
Nh governor and state superintendent
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30
MRS. MILES rs MUCH IMPROVED
Wife of tn General Was Taken Ill
on Saturday.

New York March 29.-It is learned to-
night that Mrs. Nelson A. Miles. wife of
the lieutenant general. was taken violent
" i'll with heart trouble at West Point
Saturday and had to be carried to the
hotel where she has been stopping for the
last few days while visiting her son,
Sherman Miles. General Miles was tele-
graphed for an arrived from New York.
Mrs. Miles is much improved today,
though still confined to her bed If she is
able to leave b. tomorrow she and the
general will leave for Washington,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-30

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