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The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15
LOCAL MARKETS.
Exchange and Bullion.

New York Exchange is higher. and Sterling
Exchange and Silver show fractional changes
Instructions have been received by the San
Francisco Sub-Treasury to refuse to receive de-
posits of gold against which payment is To be
made through the New York ub-Treasury, un-
der telegraphic orders, except when it is proved
that the gold deposited has been imported from
the Klondke, from Australia. Recently
large amounts have been deposited to gain
the benefit of the premium on exchange. and as
the Sub Treasury is not intended for exchange
opcratinns. smch nrhers We're made necassarv
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15

Cash quotations were as follows: FIour.
quiet and steady; No. spring wheat 74G6
76iac; No. 3. 72d75Hc; No. red. T2s1 a73Ac.
No corn. 4T12c; No. yellow AZ nc: No >
oats. 341sc; No white. 34d35lzc: No rye.
4Sc; good feeding barley. 42045c. fair to choice
mailing. 47d56c; No. 1 haxseed, 81 IS; No /
Northwestern. 81 "a; prime timothy seed So s5:
mess pork, per bbl SIS 20; lard per 100 lbs
s 92ls: dry sated shoulders (boxed) sS 37is
as G2h short clear sides (boxed). 5000 1915.
MhiskN basis Of high wines 81 90 -
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15
MINING STOCKS.
Mornins Session.

Following were the sales on the San Fran
cisco Stock and Exchange Board yesterday:
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15

Total shares sold 797 200
UNITED RAILROADS OF SAN F-RANC,Tsco
NEW YORK. Jan. f4-Curb ouofa,io,s %
United Railroads OF San Francisco: bonds
No bids 81 asked; subscriptions. Az bid 4s
asked.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15
STOCK AND BOND EXCHANGE
WEDNESDAY. Jan. 14-2 p.

UNITED STATES BONDS.
Bid Ask. Bid Ask.
As or coup. .109A 1lOls Is or (new)136 1871.
As or reg .109A 110fa Is or coup .1O7 q los /,
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15
INSURANCE.
sTREET RAILROADs
Morning Session.

Alaska Pack. 154h15G oceanic s Co 20
Cal Wine As.100 1O1 Pac Borx. 167I1
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
Housekeeping in France.

In recent talk by Miss Maria Parloa
on French housekeeping, she said that
economy and patience were two strong
traits of the French housekeeper. MANY
Inconvenience and conditions unknown
to American housewives have to be over
come, but, notwithstanding this. thn
French home is a model of neatness and
comfort outside of, perhaps, the one noint
Of temperature, for in France the nnns-
ton of fuel is an important one Ac-
cording to Miss Parloa, French cookery
is not complicated. as is generally sun
posed; for example, the usual French
breakfast consists of cup of coffee or
chocolate without cream and a slice of
bread or a roll. and high seasonings Of
food are unknown, herbs and vegetables
being used in preference to spices. This
statement of the situation is contrary to
the general belief, and certainly if we
accept it as literally true, the highly.seo-
soncd dishes we obtain in American large
cities must be originated by others than
Frenchmen
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
A Mouse Stops a Train.

Did anyone ever imagine that a mouse
could stop a railway train?
1t seems to be impossible. Ncvertbr.
less. it was done at the town of Carui.
near Modena, in Italy.
On the Italian railroads an electrical
apparatus, upon the departure of train
from any station. rings six strokes uD0n
gong in the next station.
The station master at Carpi, hearing
the gong ring three strokes where there
should be six, Immediately came TO the
conclusion that something was wrong
on the line. and ordered up the electric
signal Of warning.
The train, which by this time was
under full Roadway, came to a dead
stop.
Then began a transfer of telegraphie
messages.
The passengers were anxious to know
what was the matter. They waited while
the messag went back and forth.
The inquiry established the fact that
everything was right on the line. and
the train was ordered forward after con.
siderable delay.
The station master about this time
thought it might be well to look into his
gong, and there he found. stuck fast he
tween the cogs of the electrical anpa-
ratus a poor little mouse The uhaD-
Ply little animal had happened to Ice in
the interior of the clock when it struck
one" and down he attempted to run.
but was caught between the murdcroQs
wheels.
His little body was big enough to stop
the whole apparatus, and. consequently,
the train as well.-St. Louis Republic
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
SPLITTING UP THE NICKEL.
Practice of New Orleans Stores and
Markets with Small Purchasers.

Practice of New Orleans Stores and
Markets with Small Purchasers.
You would be surprised to know the
vast number OF children among the poor
er classes in New Orleans who do not
clearly understand the value and function
of the Nickel" said a storekeeper down
town, land it all results from the popu-
larity of the quartie system which has
always been so much n part of life in
this city. They are the small buyers,
who run all kinds of errands for the little
family to which they belong. Purchases,
amounting in individual cases to less
| than 5 cents, daily amount III the aggre-
gate TO thousands of dollars. II is no
small part of the retail traffic of the city
The children split nickel up into very
small pieces, buying Il penny worth of
this and penny's worth of that until
they leave the store or the market with
an armful of little packages which will
represent the days supplies.
Sometimes they will spend only a
part Of the nickel. and viii get a ticket
or tickets, or maybe pennies, in change.
/ Frequently the purchase Will amount to
2I5 cents. and then they get a pasteboard
check for the other 2l5 cents. which is
! legal tender ut the place issuing it for
its face value. Checks or tickets of this
kind are extensively used in this city,
and they have added greatly to the circu-
! lation of a sort of crude subsidiary mon
ey One of those checks is as good as
/ gold ut the grocery or market stall where
it is issued. 1t is predicated on and gets
| its value from a redemption fund, just
! like Uncle Sans money, except that in
stead OF being redeemahle in gold on de-
mand, it is eXchangeable at the grocery
at its face value for any of the things in
/ stock, or good at the vegetable stall 1T
4 the market place for 2la cents worth OF
/ anything on hand when it is presented.
/ 1t is always good for what ii calls for on
/ its face. New Orleans TimesDem
,Tof
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
Spreading the GOOD News,

Whatcom. Wash, Jan. 5.-Mrs. 4 NJ
Ferguson, who came here from WInn;,
peg. Manitoba. relates how that graa,
destroyer Of Kidney Complains
Dodd's Kidney Pills. first reached the
extreme northwest corner of the Unit.
ed States:
II had used Dodd's Kidney Pills for
what the doctors pronounced Brighf's
Disease in Winnipeg" Mrs. Ferguson
says. land the disease disappeared On.
tirely. That was about three wears
ago and l enjoyed good health till
about two years later. when l removed
to Whatcom.
whether it was the change Of eli.
mate l can't tell. but my old troubla
returned in full force. My legs were
sweiled to nearly twice their size.
could not go up or down stairs for
about two months.
MY husband hunted Whateom for
Dodd's Kidney Pills, but could get none
till a druggist sent away and got them
for him.
Il began to get well as soon as be-
gan taking them" Others in Wha5c2io
have learned to know and appreciate
Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
Twentieth Centurv's Babel.

Johannesburg is a town of many
tongues, You might walk from one end
of Commissioner street TO the other. ana
Mt each of its very numerous crossings
hear different lingo being spoken. The
Court of Justice is veritable Tower Of
Babel. Within ITS walls all sorts of lam
guGges are spoken One moment the
witness box will be occupied by sturdy
black. clicking" like couple of homes
in the hands of clever manipulation
the next you may hear the elegant
French language being numerically muir
dered. Provision is made for interpret
ing some twenty tongues Besides the
many native tongues-AmaNosa Basuto.
Zulu. Fingo. etc, you may from time to
time hear such languages as Livonian.
Greek, Iiddish. German, Assyrian, Turk
iSh, Spanish. French, Chinese. Hindu
stani, Arabic Dutch. Russian, Japanese.
Portuguese-and as the song says. many
more besides. Rand Daily Mail.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

"Yes, JIM very softly.
you will never go back or that,
dear?"
Never. never" and he slipped the en-
gagement ring on her finger, and she
kissed the gems. eve may be poor, but
we shall have each other, dear old boy.
You must start as an army crarnmer or
something"
You will never repent having accepted
me, dear?"
What a question: l am the happiest
Girl in England"
Suppose were to get rich again -
She laughed and looked up at him.
"Maisie, dear, l am rich, l only lost a
hundred in that old Kangaroo mine"
What her reply may have been it is
impossible to say, for he had sealed her
lips with kiss.
Jim, you have taken me in breath.
lessly.
Yes, little girl" and his arm was
round her now. "A case of the Spider
aad the Fly.-New York Daily News
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
Women Bell Ringers.

St. Andrews Church at Bradfeld,
Berkshire. j. the only church in Eng
land where The bells are run by women
instead of men. The reason why women
have been engaged for this task is very
simple About eighteen months ago
there was great dearth Of men and
boys in the district owing to the scarcity
of labor. and the vicar. being unable
to obtain the requisite number of men
10 ring the bells. asked the ladies of
the congregation to undertake the duty.
The appeal was Instantly and heartily
responded 20. and six young women have
rung the bells of this pretty little church
regularly and punctually for nearly
eighteen months. 1t is certainly heavy
and trying, but the fair bell ringers have
heeome quite enthusiastic in the work
ana do it excellently.-Tit Bits.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

poren, OF 81 Sixth street Fond du Lac.
Wis. Presbyterian clergyman says: a
man or woman who has neynT had KID
ney complaint or any of the little ills
consequent upon irritated or inactive
kidneys knows very little about what.
prolonged suffering is. l had attacks
which kept me in the house for days II
time, unable to do anything AMI 10
express what l suffered can hardly he
adequately done in ord mary Anglo
SaXon. AS time passed. complications
set in, the particulars OF which l will
DC pleased q give in a personal utter
view to any one who requires informa-
ton. l used plenty of remedies, and.
ever on the outlook for something that
might check or benefit my condition. l
began taking Doan's Kidney Pills rms
can conscientiously say. Doan's KID
nty Pills caused a general improve.
mcnt III nv health. l'heY hr0u-lt
great relicf by lessening he pain and
corr ect.ng the action of til : kidney Sc
cletiOns"
\ FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured the Rev. Jacob
Van Dorcn will be mailed on lppllca-
ton 10 any part Of the United States.
Address FosterMilburn Co. ButAla.
n. \ For sale by all druggists. Price
90 cents per box.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
THE oLD-FAsHIoNED FIRE.

To steam heat the cities aspire
AS thew SILVER and shake In the eold'
But give me the Old-fashioned nre-
The round, rosy backlog or Old.
The warmth and the light
Of its flame, leaping bright
The drowsy heads huddled afouhu II "'
night.
In the darkness the winter-wind SIGNING
Made the flame take a ruddier glow,
The sharks up the broad chimney DYING
like witch-eyes that cleaned in the snow
Oh. the warmth and the llght
OF those red flames so bright
And the comfort and joy Of the wild winter
night.
III.
Far better that friendly old fire
TiIan buildings Of simmering steam,
With never a flame to admire
And never beautiful dream.
Oh, the love and the light
Where those flames danced so bright,
And the old-fashioned joy of the old-fhsh'
toned night. Atlanta Constitution.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
FOUR AGES OF BRIDGE"

At twenty, his colossal bump
OF vanity imparts
No caution; when he makes the trump,
He always makes ii Hearts
At thirty. he has learned TO make
Judicious use of funds,
And when a maiden is the stake,
Els trump is Diamonds
At forty. with cynic's sheer
Woman a fraud he dubs:
He dimes at home. say. once year
His favOrite trump is Clubs.
At sixty. he has crossed the Styx
To mingle with the shades
Death gathers in the winning tricks
His trump is always Spades.
Frank Roe Batchelder in Life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
The Changing Fashion in Novels.

Literary fashions are almost as change
able as fashions in dress, and Wilkje
Collins is today out of fashion True.
many of his novels have acquired the
fame of the sixpenny edition. But his IS
not name Ia coniure with, and if re-
erenco Is ever made to him it Is IS the
producer Of sensational novels of Il type
which long ago lost its freshness. Nj.
Hardy holds that modern writers have
70 story 70 tell. Wilkie Collins had, and
knew we'll how TO tell it. He, like The
AncleA Mariner. holds the reader WIKI
MIS- ''sring eye from first to last. -
potC his power that even in those
StoI.. "A; are not his best one is com
peeled to read on. His methods are not
the methods Of today-but the admission
is not condemnation, and many mod
ern novelist who sneers at his technique
might, if he would, learn a much-neelet
Speaker
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
4 Walnut Trick.

Here is an amusing after-dinner trick.
Take a walnut between the thumb and
the second and third fingers, 50 that the
polnted end of the walnut is on top and
yonr thumb and fingers touch the groove
between the two parts Of the shell.
Suueeze the nut very hard until the
shells separate slightly ut the point, then
press your forefnger ON the point and
stnn s6ucezjng. The shells as they come
torethcr again will pinch between them
= tiny fold Of the skin of your forefnger
Now YOU may open your hand wide and
show The walnut hanging from your fore
finger by the invisible fold of the skin.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
OLD MACHINERY.
Britons Find Interest in Pronouncem,
of an American Scientist.

British manufacturers are so often tols
that they do not abandon old machino.uu
soon enough that the following note fro,yy
an American scientific journal is of Da.
culiar interest:
lowing to the great development =.
electrical art n generation of electrio;tn1
is now only three years. This is
startling announcement and sets opa
thinking.
WHAT becomes of all the old ~.
chinery and who pays for the ner"a
How long will it be before n comma
can install a plant and feel assured r..
the machinery will not have to come '1 n,.s
within a year or two? Does not Ky GS
continual scrapping of machinery mo-,
loss where?"-London Express
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
Fined for Dancing.

At Luechow. in Germany. 100 fathers
have been fined l mark apiece for al
lowing their children under 10 years of
age to dance ut the harvest festival of q
village nearby. The village pastor oh
jected to the dancing and reported the
case 10 the police. 1t was discovered
however. that his children had danced
too, aud he was fined with the rest
Tit-RifS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
FACTS AND FANCIES.

With all its faults 1 love the still
Cornell Widow.
That" said the loaf, pointing to the
oven, lis where / was bred. Cornell
Widow.
Tess-She declares her beau's black
hair is natural. Is that straight?
Jess-Straight as a dye.-Phi!adelphia
Press.
Friend Shakespeare, your wife is
awfrlly headstrong, isn't She?
WilHam-Yes, Ann Hathaway.-Co-
lumbia Jester.
The Self-made Mani got my educa-
ton from a correspondence school.
The Other-Ah. a postgraduate, per-
ceive.-Harvard Lampoon.
she's awfully old fashioned She be-
Heyes in long engagements
Worse than that. she believes in long
marriages. Baltimore Sun.
How do you like this suit of mime?"
"AL right! 1t would look very we'll
with Il nice pair of light trousers and
Il dari; coat and vest.-Penn Punch
Bowl
Casher--In what denomination do you
want your money?
URcle Rube (refectively) I'm
Methody myself, so We might cz well
make 'em that.-Princeton Tiger.
Oh. maid was besecched by 4 Colonel,
Who swOre love with ardor infolonel,
\ But he ceased to inplOre
When he saw. at the door,
The infuriate presence patoonel
Cornell Widow.
Two colorcd women met on the corner
and the following dialogue took place:
"Hullo, Lie! VIVA yo' gwine?"
Il amt gwine nowha': Use jes' bin
wha' Use gwine. columbia Jester.
GRECIAN MYSTERY EXPOSED.
Ajax dehed the lightning
IL WAS an easy bluff.
lie knew for insulation
Rubber boots were just the stuff.
Baltimore American.
Yes, father, when l graduate | am
going to follow my literary bent ana
write for money"
''Humph, John; you Ough- to be sue
cessful. That's all you did the four
years you spent in college.-Penn Punch
Bowl.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
The Crookedest Railway.

The crookedest railway in the world is
one from Boswell 10 Frie!eus. pa tho
air line distance being FIVE miles. The
road doubles on itself four times. and NJ
one point, after making n loop of ahouf
Eve miles, the road comes back to with
in 900 feet Of itself on grade 30 fee,
lower
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
A Lurking Danger.

There is a lnrk.ng
danger in the aching
back. The aches and
pains of the back tell
of kidneys overWork-
ed. Go to the Kid.
neys' assistance whel
backache pains warn
you.
A kidney warning
should be promptly
needed, for dangerous
diabetes, Brig1t's dis
ease, dropsy are only
a step away.
Read how the dan
ger can be avertcd,
CASE no. 15.141.-
Pow Topnh n Van
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

ApIa. in Samoa. has peen holding
cricket match. for the benefit Of the
church, that has lasted three months
Ihere Is no entrance fee for the speeta
tors, but anyone who chooses can lat ID
paying shilling. and when he is BOWED
out can 60 in again on paying oAae
more.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

The height Of Il Maltese goat is about
> feet inches. It's weight nearly 100
pounds. and tho cost of q good miIcb
animal IS from $50 TO Sl25.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

When Lord Culworth re-entered his
quarters after parade he took a small
velvet case from his pocket and looked
once more at the diamond ring it con-
tanned. laughing happily.
The plot seems to have succeeded, -
he said to himself, and chen his eyes fell
upon the letter.
What a vile hand, and he handled the
envelope gingcrly. but subtle scent of
violets sauted him. "Naisie?' he cried,
"Maisioy'
Fer 4 moment his blood turned to ice.
Had She rcpented OF her decisiony lie
hesitated for some moments to open il,
and the strong man tremblod like leaf.
At last he tore it open and out dropped
the to note. and something very like a
tear rose to his eyes, and he grew scar
let
Good God" he said under his breath.
Il have carried the joke too far ard
calling his servant he jumped into multi
and drove over to Dorchester house.
Maisie sat alone in the drawing ROOM
She heard her lover dismiss the dog-cart.
and moment later. with the privilege
OF welcome guest, he had crossed the
hall, and without waiting to be an
nounced stood before her.
For moment neither spoke; she had
risen at his entrance.
You are welcome, Jim" she said.
flushing, and their hands met. The man
seemed the more agitated of the two.
Jim! Jim! Months ago YOU asked me
n question: You honored me by asking
me TO he Your wife. and refused Won be.
cause You were rich. Now you are poor
Jim, Jim. dear; ask me again."
The man extended his arms toward
her, and she flew into them blushing
ro,ily laughing happily. He kissei her
or the lip and brow
"Nill You marry nc, Naisie dearg'
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

at her with eyes of triumph, and then she
saw Spider cross the room and ask Kate
for dance.
For months past. ever since Jim came
into the title, Kate had thrown herself
at his head, and lost no opportunity of
turning up at every party and dance at
which the good looking lancer was likely
to be present,
What did it all mean? Alaisie &elt her
brow wrinkling when Teddy Dacres
Joined her and led her off
They took two or three turns, and
Maisie could keep silent no longer.
What does it all mean, lIr. Dacres?"
ooh, you mean about your dear old
Spider?"
what has he done?" she gasped.
'He has been putting money into some
rotten company that has failed"
HAS he lost much-has he lost every
thing?"
1--WE do not know full particulars yet,
he is badly hit, | should say"
"Will he haze to leave the service - 2.
she faltered
Impossible to say, but l suppose So"
ooh, jim, is it true?' They occupied
a retired nook in the conservatory.
That | have lost money in rotten
company? Yes"
And you must cut the service?"
Il was thinking of sending in my pa
pers,' he said, after pause, and it was
true.
Jim" she said, looking up into his
face. will you come and see me tomor-
row."
"Of course. Maisie-after morning pa
rade?"
"Ycs!" and then her partner claimed
her
The girls brain was in n whirl when
she reached home, half glad and half
sorry at the turn events had taken. No
one could accuse her of being mercenayy
now. He would call and should have MS
answer, even if they half starved to-
gether, and her face flushed happily.
1T must be awful to be poor after
being rich" she thought. and then as
the early summer dawn broke she went
to her jewel eases. \ crisp c5 note
which the colonel had given her from the
proceeds of the Kangaroo shares lay
atop. This she slipped into an envelope,
and directly after breakfast induced one
OF her maids to address it, and it was
soon on its way to Blankton barracks,
Five pounds is not much, know" she
said to herself, but, please God, it will
help
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10
CATNIP.

Said the kitten: This dog is too fin.
For he's chewing my little tail tip
But he says pray excuse,
If l cut short your Snooze.
But my doctor advises catnip."
-LeSlie'S Monthly
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

The nationality suffering most from
cancer is the German.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

This eccentricity you speak
of in your daughter, isn't it, after all, a
matter of heredity?
The Mother (severely)--No. siri I'd
have you to know. sir there never was
any heredity in our family.-New York
News.
Gill-That overcoat of yours looks
pretty shabby, Bill.
Bill-Guess l can get a winter out of
it.
well, it looks as if somebody had just
taken a fall out of it."-Yonkers States
man,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-01-10

The TIL i.onccrs were next on the ros.
ter for foreign service. and as this MIGHT
be the last ball they would give in Rlonk.
ton, every effort was made TO score a b;r
SUCCESS.
One of two Youngsters, whom Of course
Maisic knew. looked ON her curiously
Kate Ogilvie, her special aversion. looked