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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-10-31
TO BE CONTINUED.
A Bad Thing to Tie To.

Only a few days ago a whaler was fast
to fish for twenty-six hours. 1t was a
huge sulphback. near ninety feet long,
and the harpoon penetrated near the tail,
remote from the vitals. The wounded
fish, maddened with pain and terror,
sounded into the very depths of the
ocean, taking out cable like a lightning
streak, while two men cleared it and two
others drenched it with water Return
ing to the surface. the believing monster
headed across Placentia bay at a 25-knot
clip, threshing the waters into foam and
towing the ship like a rowboat, although
her engines were kept running at fun
speed to tire him out. He reeled off
tfty-tive miles in this course, until shoals
compelled him to take a different direc-
ton, and over this line he made forty
two miles, when, approaching land once
more. he executed third tack and ran
thirteen miles along it, a total of 40
miles, occupying twenty-six hours, and
accomplished with the ships engines re-
versed to the full and a man stationed
by the line to chop it in two if any kink
threatened to pull her under water.
When he was tired out the rope was
hauled in and he was given his ouietus
with another shot, which speedily killed
him. the gamest fish that has yet been
encountered in the progress Of the indus
try.-Boston Globe
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-10-31

In Denmark girl Of II and a boy Of
IA can mary. In most places the limit
for age Is 10 for men and 16 for women.
In Germany man can only contract
marriage before his DIST year when he
is specially declared Of age, and this can
only be done when he has completed his
18th year. The law Of France is spe-
cially notable for stipulating about the
legal rights Of each party and the rela-
tons Of each to the earnings Of the 9th
er. The man who marries a French
woman becomes by French law liable TO
be called on for the support Of his wife's
near relatives If they are in need
Kansas City Journal
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-10-31
MisSOuri's Big Nut Croo

Whatever the frost may have done 10
the corn and the late apples, thank
Heaven the nut crop Of Missouri is n
bumper one this year! There seems to
be always some special reason for the
farmers of the state 20 rejoice. One
year they harvest more corn than the
hogs and cattle can eat. Another season
the price Of mules is so high that the
stoc kraisers are afraid to trust the banks
with all their money. Again, there is
so much wheat to the acre that the
grangers hesitate to tell abotu 1t for
fear of undoing their ancient reputation
for veracity. This year it's nuts. Wal
nuts, hickory nuts, haze! nuts. pecans
and butternuts are dropping under the
first frosts.-Kansas City Star.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-10-31

A young bachelor who was beset by
sewing machine agent, told the lat
ter that his machine would not an
swer the purpose.
why said the agent, with volu-
BILE praise, 1T is the best on the mar
ket IN every respect"
THAT may be-" replied the supposed
customer but the sewing machine
am looking for must have Haxen hair
and blue eyes
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About Her Value.

ct was "A brave and manly act,
young man." said the millionaire. "At
the risk of your own life you rushed
into the burning building and saved
my only daughter from horrible fate.
How can I reward your
"Oh. / don't know" replied the hero.
DO you think a couple Of dollars
would be too muchf"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-10-31
Tbonpht Genernfor.

SMITH don't think much Of |
Jones.
BrOwn-I do.
Smithr-Because why?
Because be owes me S..
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
Saved by Brave Daughter.

Announcement of the engagement
of Lady Grizel Cochrane, daughter OF
Lord Dundonald, the British cavalry
general. recalls that at the end of the
seventeenth century there was a
Cochrane who owed his life to the
great daring Of his daughter Grizel.
This Cochrane had been sentenced to
death at Edinburgh and the king re-
fused to listen to all appeals for
mercy. Miss Grizel, however. set her
wits to work; she tracked the post.
boy who was bringing the death war
rant to Edinburgh. found him, by good
luck. asleep. drew the powder from
his pistols and later on-for she had
an eye to the dramatic effect-dis'
guised herself as highwayman and
so obtained possession OF the fatal
document.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
Tho Mcbride Case Again.

St John, Kans.. Oct. 26.-Mr. and
Mrs. William Mcbride and Jesse l..
Lines. NJ. D., have gone before Mr..
George D. Moore, Notary Public, and
have sworn and subscribed to written
ctatements confirming the story of the
awful Illness and subsequent cure Of
the little son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Bride.
DR.. Lines is particularly emphatic
in his statement, and there does not
row seem to be any room for doubt as
to the fact that Dodd's Kidney Pills,
and nothing else. saved the little boy.
He was SO bad that he had Epileptic
spells which seized him with increas-
ing frequency. He was semi-paralyzed
in the right side. and his mind was
padly affected.
In their sworn statement, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcbride say:
The very day We began to use
Dodd's Kidney Pills our boy had twen-
ty-seven Of these Epileptic spells or
fits. In less than week he ceased
having them entirely"
The case has caused a great sensa-
ton in the neighborhood. The sworn
statements have confirmed the whole
story.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
leave it to the capt'n," says rob-

6oafS ~ " tuo CdpI ~ Says OoU'
bin.
The instant pause that followed
seemed, to use the language of the
| poet Pope. ITO hesitate dislike" Then
Grindal said roughly:
Very well. We're all agreed. We
leave 1t to the capt'n. All that we
want for to find is this--how much is
every man worth SO far?"
I'VE don't want no burying and a.
seeking OF 1t afterward to and it
gone" explained very hairy pirate
who, had daylight been abroad. would
have discovered himself in Jack boots
and rather bloody shirt.
The men have been asking for me
to find out" said Grindal, "if so be as
how you looks upon the young lady as
a part of your share?"
"Yes." answered Pope at once, un-
able to catch sight of the expression
Of Crystals face.
What price do you value her al"
continued, 'if SO be as how you've
gone into it?"
Pope could not help laughing. He
laughed loud and continuously, and
some OF his men, tickled by his merri-
ment, fell a-laughing too.
why" SAID he, presently recover
ing his gravity. "if you should turn to
and read the Bible, which most of you
have never heard of, and which most
Of you couldn't read If you had, you'd
discover that the lady is put down as
one of those females whose value is
far above rubies."
whats she worth, captain" said
Grindal.
Give her value name and deduct
it from my share, and so reward me
for the money I'm putting into your
pockets" cried Pope, with an excel
lently-handled note of scorn in his de-
livery.
Let the captain have the lady" ex-
claimed one of the newly-entered
men. "she amt no blistered furriner,
she's relative of the mate's,--and
countrywoman OF ourn. and cuss me If
it's proper that an English woman's
to be talked of as If she were a ne
gress."
Pope, looking round. could dimly see
Miss Crystal standing in the compan-
ion-way listening.
You'll drop this matter, Grindal,"
said he. approaching the ruffian by a
couple of PAGES, and putting on his
overwhelming manner of command.
perceptible enough to the fellow who
stood close. Tomorrow we'll bring
the plumber on deck and attempt such
valuation as shall enable every man
to understand what his earnings al
ready are. Now go forward. Draw
yourselves some cans of the Prus-
slams gin, and drink for such another
piece of good luck as the Thetis."
He then turned and walked straight
along the deck to Miss Laura.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
CHAPTER xvIl.-continued.

The passengers were assembled in
the forward part of the cuddy, and
their pale faces could be seen from the
quarterback viewing the proceedings
through the window glass. This was
a sorrowful sight. Its pathos was
heightened by the children, and the
baby in the black nurses arms, and as
the passengers descended into the
boats, the procession was rendered ex-
tremely depressing by the low per-
sistent wailing OF the baby.
Now, then, shove off, my lads"
shouted Pope.
The third mate, who was in charge
OF the long-boat, in which a boats
compass and quadrant had been
placed. ordered the big lug-sail to be
hoisted, and in a few minutes the
three boats, two of them under shoul-
der-of-mutton canvas, were sliding of
into the mighty solitude.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Pirates Demand.


"Grindal," said Pope, standing with
him in the gangway, 81 am going to
take that lady, who is to be my wife,
you know"-he looked at him in his
subduing way-"aboard the brig. You
Will scuttle this ship, and that it may
be a swift job. scuttle her forward,
AFT and amidships. Well wait for
you"
Il hope you will" grumbled Grindal.
Capt. Pope assembled the poop-lad-
der, and approached Miss Laura with
his hat In his hand.
I'm going to ask you," he said, 20
come on board my brig with me-"
She turned little pale, looked a
little frightened. and answered: !:
Where is your brig going to, capt.
Pope?"~
I'VE shall cruise for some more
money" he answered. and then I
shall place chart of the world be-
fore you. and you shall put your finger
on the spot to which you would have
me SAIL"
She did not reply, but moved as
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
THE BIRD OF THE FAMILY.
Some Facts About the Stork and Its
Nest

Some Facts About the Stork and Its
Nest.
In Holland the nests of storks are
generally on the summit of tall post,
put up on purpose for them. on which
is fixed an old cart wheel. Says an
English writer: "A Dutch gentleman
of my acquaintance has one such post
in his grounds within sight of his
library window. but he improves on
the cart wheel by having an IRON
framework for the reception OF the
nest. The first year it was put up.
toward the end of June, a solitary
young stork used to come daily and
carefully>inspect this framework.
saw him there myself one day. stand
ing In the empty receptacle exactly
like would-be benedict inspecting an
empty house. contemplating the view
and wondering II the drains are all
right. The verdict was apparently
favorable, for next season saw the
nest occupied by the newly welded
pair. Their power of wing Is very
fine, and on hot days have watched
them ascending In spiral circles, hard
ly moving their broad, black wings.
till. they have looked no bigger than
flies. After the young are Matched
they appear to be suspicious of one an.
other and unwilling to leave the nest
unguarded"
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
SPREAD OF NEW LANGUAGE.
Esperanto" Said to Be Capable Of
Universal Use.

Universal Use.
According to reports from Europe
the spread of Esperanto, the language
invented for universal use, has proved
of value to Esperantists. At a recent
gathering in London one of the guests
brought with him a French gentleman
and his wife and Czech from Bo-
hemia. None of the three could speak
word of English, but Esperanto was
found to be perfectly facile medium
for conversation. The Bohemian gen.
tleman had had various amusing ex-
periences while journeying through
Europe. He had taken one of the Es-
peranto journals, marked the names
Of the secretaries of the various
groups in the foreign towns through
which he had to pass and SO, not
knowing anything of the languages, he
had travelled through several conti-
mental countries, seeing all that was
to be seen with the help of various
Esperanto friends, and finally ar
rived in England He knocked at
the door of London Esperantist, who
came down to interview the stranger.
found that he needed home while in
London, but did not know where to
go, as no one could understand him.
There was no difficulty, as both could
communicate in Esperanto.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
GREAT TRACTION ENGINE.
HauIs Freight In Death Valley and the
Mojave Desert,

A new kind OF giant traction engine
has been construed, by means Of
which men can now travel from end
to end of the terrible Death valley and
the Mojave desert. In the Far West.
There is no water in those arid re-
gions Again and again men tried to
explore the Death valley, but horses
and mules fell dead in the air Of fire.
Enough water could be carried for
men, but not enough for the horses.
Now the difficulty is overcome by
the enormous traction engine, which
runs on wheels five feet in width and
carries great tanks Of water. 1t is
harnessed to train Of large trucks
and can run almost Independently Of
roads. The vast quantities Of salt and
borax, which up to the present time
no one has been able to reach, are now
hauled out by this railway train.
Few people who buy salt and borax
know that they may have been brought
from the heart Of the Death valley.
which the Indians looked upon with
superstitious horror and dread.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
Question of STYLE.

The Princess Chinquilla. daughter Of
The late Lone Star, chief of the Chey-
ennes. attended reception not long
ago attired in the native costume Of
her rank The princess is Carlisle
graduate. and an unusually bright and
interesting young woman. quick to
think and to speak. Her costume was
rather conspicuous. and presently it
became the subject of conversation
among the K.tle party about her.
do you wear 1t on the streets Of
New York, Princess?" inquired man.
Not now" she replied. Il did
when first came to the East, but the
people laughed at me, so changed it
to your native style. laughed too, at
the hats your women wore, and
thought how delighted our wild chiefs
would be If they could have head
dresses like those. e."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
CHAPTER XIX.
The Booty.


Next morning was as shining as
the splendid day that had vanished.
At half-past eight the cabin breakfast
was ready. Capt. Pope and Capt.
Crystal awaited Miss Laura's emer-
gence from her cabin. The square
man was seated; Pope stood. and con-
tinued to stand until she came, when
he saluted her with a low bow, and a
look of helpless alteration. After
some commonplaces about the pass
age OF the night, the comfort of her
cabin and the like, the conversation
shaped itself thus:
when do you mean to give the
men sight of the stuff they're crav-
ing to see. Pope?" asked Crystal, try
ing to speak in friendly way
after breakfast" answered the
captain.
Il wonder how much they mean to
value me at?" exclaimed Laura, col
oring little but laughing also.
"And | wonder" said Pope, with a
courtly bow, what they would think
If they knew the price l put upon
you?"
Ito be continued.)
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
Popularity Of the pah!ia.

Dahlias are growing in popularity.
and dahlia shows are held in some
cities. In the wild plant the flowers
are single. with dull gray and yellow
disk; the varieties of the cultivated
forms are almost endless. The plant
was discovered in Mexico by Vincent
Cervantes about 1854 and was first
taken to the botanic gardens OF
Madrid and the same year it was in
troduced into England by the march
ioness of Butte. The plant became ex-
tinct in that country and was again
taken thither in 1904. In that year
is found the earliest mention of the
dahlia, named from Andrew Dahl. a
Swedish botanist and pupil of Lin
naeus In Mexico the tubers are cul-
tivated as food, on account of the
quantity of inulin they contain. but
elsewhere, though many times tried,
they never have become popular, be-
ing regarded as unpalatable.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
"You'II drop this matter, erindaI."

its occasional squeals, the jar Of the
rudder, and the noise of the wheel
ropes. troubled and deafened him. So
he abandoned a hopeless effort, to
light his cigar and pick up his tele-
scope.
- Wen Pope quilted his cabin, Crys-
tai and Laura were still talking. He
regained the deck and Immediately
leveled his glass at the Thetis and
saw that she was sinking fast. Pres
emily Capt. Crystal came on deck.
Pope called to his cabin-man to light
the lamp. and put meal with tea and
wine upon the table.
Has she gomez" says Crystal, look
Ing in the direction of the ship. but
missing her in the elusive light.
NO" answered Pope, curtly.
Look at those fellows forward.
Pope" exclaimed Crystal, folding his
arms and speaking in a voice that
seemed to suggest an apologetic DOS
ture of mind. I'D be glad to have her
with us but for them. Since she's
come into my hands must hold my
self answerable to my cousin for her
safety and well-being"
"We1l both see to that" respond
ed Pope.
At this moment there was move
ment among the men about the gal
ley. and a number of them, preceded
by Grindal, came aft. Pope came to a
stand. and lightly puifed at his cigar
with an unmoved face Crystal .swayed
on wide legs behind him.
Captain" says Grindal. Pm speak
ing for the men, likewise for myself.
THAT there Thetis has been tough
job. Some of us being killed and
others wounded"
Come to the point" interrupted
Pope coldly.
"All hands," says Grindal, would
like to see what they've got"
Look here" said Pope. II it's fine
tomorrow morning after breakfast,
every article OF olunder that now lies
safe and stocked In my cabin, shall
be brought up on to this quarterback,
and all hands shall weigh and admire.
and appraIse: and we'll come to some
understanding OF the value OF the
whole SO that every man shall know
what he's worth already"
"That's It," exclaimed man.
who'll do the valuing part?"
Draw lots for 1t. II you like. my
hearts," says Pope a little contemptu-
ously.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
Professor Hosg Claims Journey Will
Be Made in Thirty-Three DAYS.


Be Made in Thirty-Three Days.
Colorado & Southern officials have
received from Fort Worth. Texas, a
pamphlet setting forth the theories of
Prof. Alexander Hogg. who maintains
it will soon be possible to go around
the world in thirty-three days. A pro-
jected extension of the Trans-Siberian
railway will enable the traveller to go
to a point on Bering Strait, instead OF
Vladivostock. the present terminus. On
the opposite side Of the strait is the
extension of the Alaskan railway. This
road Is making surveys from Dawson
to Nome. and has line of coaches
at present running from st. Michaels
to Nome. Within the next year it is
expected a steam railroad will be in
operation between st. Michaels and
Noms.. Professor Hogg figures that
by travelling from Nome to Dawson
and thence to Seattle the journey
around the world will be greatly short
ened.
Some time ago the Canadian Pacific
railway authorities were considering a
scheme to build a line from Hudson
bay to Vancouver. 1t was pointed out
the distance from London to Hudson
bay was much less than to Canadian
seaports. 1t was estimated that the
ocean trip could be made in four days,
thus effecting saving of three days
between London and Vancouver. In.
vestigation proved. however. the line
would be available only few months
during the summer as the winters are
tco rigorous for railroading
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
BY w. CLARK RUSSELL.

ing the bride Of his temper marvel
ously well.
1T is not right, sir, that she should
be here" said Crystal.
Madam, in the presence Of your
cousin, an old shipmate. one whose
confidence I might have hoped pos
sessed." exclaimed Pope, in his most
melodious accents-plaintive, sweet,
thrilling almost the girl found that
voice-"I appeal to you. Since the
moment when my eyes first lighted on
your beauty, have failed in my bear
ing as gentleman and man of hon.
or? That am In love with you Crys-
tel knows; that shall passionately
desire to make you my wife he also
knows. Does a gentleman, does a
man Of honor insult, wound, excite
uneasiness in the lady of his love. in
the woman whom 1t is his impas-
stoned dream to make his wife?"
Laura was colorlng superbly. Twice
she lifted her eyes from the deck
while he spoke, once to flash them
upon him, and once to gaze a little
lingeringly.
Pope" said Crystal. "let me see
to her cabin accommodation. This is
ship of pirates, and If you're in love
you'll agree that she's to be protected
as much for your sake as for her
own"
John. you know she's absolutely
safe; but you are her cousin. love
you for that, and you shall have your
way" and. bowling to Miss Crystal
with sweet smile, this extraordinary
man went on deck.
Grindal. IN the heart of little mob.
talked loud and gesticulated freely,
shifting his palm with his clenched
fist. Pope took no notice. and after
walking the deck for some time, he
went below into his cabin for a cigar
and his fine telescope, with which to
follow the departure of the Thetis. He
heard Crystal talking to the girl in
the next cabin. and strained his ear,
even laying it against the bulkhead to
catch what they said. Unhappily for
the listener the brig was slightly
pitching, and the groans OF the fabric,
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29
GIFT NOW is PRICED.
Carlyle Rewarded Boy With Shilling
for USING InteIliuence.

for Using Intelligence.
The following story published in a
London periodical can claim more
than one point of interest:
MY grandfather" says the writer,
was very friendly with the sage of
Chelsea and frequently went in with
messages or to see him during his
visits there. On one occasion I was
sent out on an errand for Thomas Car
lyle and, being unable to get exactly
wnal was required. brought the near
est thing to it that could get. On
my return, after telling him had not
got the actual thing I was sent Tor,
but that had brought instead some
thing else as near to it as possible,
Carlyle produced shilling, which he
gave me, as he said: Not because
had done as l was told, which was
only what ought to do, but because
l had used my intelligence On return
ing home and telling my father about
1t was very much disgusted when
he told me not to spend the shilling
but to have hole made in it and keep
1t, as he said that Carlyle did not
give many shillings away and some
day should no doubt prize it. AL
though rather disgusted at the time,
kept the shilling and it is to-day
among my most treasured posses
sions."
The double reason which the stern
father gave in advising the boy to
keep the shilling will be appreciated
by every Carlyle student.
Gilpin observer., 1903-10-29


street. in that city. says:
with my nightly rest broken.
owing to Irregularities of the kidneys.
suffering intensely from severe pains
In the small Of my back and througk
the kidneys, and annoyed by painful
passages Of abnormal secretions, LIE
was anything but pleasant for me. No
amount Of doctoring relieved this con-
dition, and for the reason that nothina
seemed to give me even temporary re-
lief l became about discouraged. One
day l noticed in the newspapers the
case OF man who was AFFLICTED a. I
was and was cured by the use Of
Doan's Kidney Pills. His words Of
praise for this remedy were so sincere
that on the strength of his statement
l went to the Hugh Murrey Drug Co.'s
store and got box. found that the
medicine was exactly as powerful .
kidney remedy as represented. I sx.
perienced quick and lasting relief.
Doan's Kidney Pills will prove bless
ing to all sufferers from kidney disor.
ders who will give them a fair trial"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine, which cured Mr.. Walls,
will be mailed to any partgof the
United States on application. Address
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For
sale by all druggists. price 80 cents
per box.