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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
PIRACY IS THE Boys ZEAL.
All Lads at Some Time Long to Be
come Scourues of the Seas,

come Scourqes of the Seas.
Inere comes time in the life Of
every boy when he wants to run away
from home and be pirate, or street
car conductor, or a politician, or some
thing. Usually when he makes his
ambition known the old man puts him
down with stern hand, and empha-
sizes his warning with a strap or a
switch, and when the boy does run
away he is ashamed or afraid to come
back again, feeling that he'll be whip
ped within an inch of his life. How
much better would it be if the father
would take the aspiring son into the
barn and commune with him as friend
TO friend. by all means" says the
wise old man, under the circum-
stances, 'go and be a pirate"
1T is the great affection OF my life
that my own business cares and re-
sponsibilities have prevented me from
securing long, low, rakish craft, and
becoming the scourge of the seas;
believe that it is the duty of every
well-regulated boy to serve an appren-
ticeship upon pirate ship, and
would be the last to prevent son of
mine from following up such an ambi-
ton. Any help or encouragement
can give you will be freely rendered.
But remember that if you need sea-
son of rest and relaxation, you'll al
ways have cordial welcome at
home"
The boy thus addressed might run
away from home, but he wouldn't go
further than the next town; as soon as
he grew weary of the enterprise he
would remember the good old man at
home and the pleasant times around
the fire in the evening and he would
decide to postpone his piratical enter
prise for at least few years.-Ne-
braska State Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
AUSTRALIAN BROWN ONIONS.

even in shape, flavor somewhat strong,
maturing early, long keeping variety
and very firm in texture. 1t is highly
recommended
These onions were sown in boxes.
Date OF sowing, Jan. %; date of plant
ing, March Fl; date of, harvesting, Aug.
"a; yield per acre, 64S bushels.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
Waste OF BARNARD MANURE.

WASTE OF BARNARD MANURE.
ing that this is greater than it really is.
AS Roberts states 1.-THE new idea that
the manure should be as carefully pre-
served from unnecessary waste as any
other product Of the farm is hard to
put in practice after having for forty
years stored the farmyard manure I'M
der the caves upon the steep hillside
which forms one border of the running
brook"
1t is to be feared that the introduc-
ton of commercial fertilizers has not
been without effect in increasing the
apparent Indifference with which this
valuable farm resource is SO often re-
garded Too many farmers lose sight
of the fact that, as rule, commercial
fertilizers should supplement and not
entirely replace the manurial supplies
of the farm, says w. III. Beal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
Valuable Aloes.

The most valuable aloes come from
the island Of Sokotra, which lies just
OF the East African coast from Cape
Guardafui. The drug itself is the bit
ter, resinous juice of the aloe plant
that has been hardened in the sun.
These leaves are OF fibrous, feshy
nature and, in addition to the juice,
the natives make this 6ber into rope,
many insisting that it makes better
rope than hemp.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
Sea GuIls' Expensive Diet.

A scientist told the Belfast Natural
History society that there are 2,000,-
900 gulls in the United Kingdom, and
during the herring season each con-
snmes 200 fry per day. If all the fry
reached maturity they would be worth
S120, 0OO,0 600
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
MONEY TO LOAN.

Parties desiring to borrow money
on good real estate security and
first-class rates can secure same by
calling on me. Office in the Baxter
block with the law firm Of Brown &
Brennan. CHAS. M. KLARMAN,
Off ancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
"spot Diseaseo of Alfalfa.

The so called 'sspot disease" Of al
falfa, which is not uncommon in the
western states, especially during wet
seasons, became somewhat prevalent
in Illinois in 1903. When the effect Of
this disease becomes marked, the leaves
turn yellow and growth is retarded. If
this occurs the alfalfa should be
clipped. This is the only effective rem
edy known to be practicable. Seeding
alfalfa with light nurse crop is gain
ing favor in Illinois.-C. G. Hopkins.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
Got the Answer He Wanted.

A rough and ready Scotch dominic
was examining his boys in cate
chism and asked If God had a be-
ginning. mo" said the boy. "Wili
He have an end?' EYES," he re-
piled. This was followed instantly
by a buffet on the side of the heaGa
Twill He have an end noo?" NO.
and the master was satisfied.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16

Few Pleasures for Cuban Women.
In Cuba a young married woman
never walks out alone, and she dances
only with her husband or with some
near relative, whilst her husband
dances with his wife or not at all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-16
An onion That Is Gaining Favor.

shown in the cut, was grown from seed
raised by the Oregon experiment sta
ton. 1t is a variety that is becoming
well known, being Of medium size and
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
PERSONAL CHIT.CHAT.

John Snyder, a baker In the United
States navy and,stationed at Mare island
on the Pacific coast, has come into a for
tune Of $3.50, 900 left by his father. shy.
der, who has received honorable dis
charge, had been four years in the navy.
The fortune Is In bonds, real estate and
cash.
Ex-Goy. d. L. Rugsell, of Wilmington,
N. g., semitic Washington by Miss, Mary
G. Darby, postmistress Of Wilmington,
to secure her reappointment, failed In
his mission, but secured the place for
his W wife, and then offered Miss
Darby the place Of assistant, which she
Indignantly declined. sa ~.
George F. Baer, president Of the Phila-
delphia & Reading railroad is D
larry supposed to have a deep hatred Of
John Mitchell, but recently he gave
some indication that he has a grain Of
admiration for the president Of the
United Mine Workers. What do you
think Of John Mitchell, anyway? ?" whim-
'sically asked an acquaintance Of him.
Hes a wonderful man, said Mr., Baer.
promptly, Hes an Irishman who can
keep his mouth shut" "r'f'E'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
OVER P P r

In Paris all trolley wires are UNDER
ground.
The project to, connect Antwerp and
Brussels by a high-speed electric road
is not new, but since the t~rial-speed
trips in Germany 1t has gained new
life. II is estimated that the cos of
construction of the road would mount
to about li.000,0 600 francs t$2, 1873, 0O0).
The master electricians and the cleo
tTician sergeants Of the newly created
corps Of the army will be designated
by a symbol Of white metal resembling
forked lightning Enclosed within a
wreath Of gilt metal. The uniform
trousers of these officers will show a
scarlet stripe.
DIR. D'Arsonval, lecturing in Paris
last week on the effects Of electricity
upon human beings, expressed the be-
lief that the weird is on the eve of
a therapeutic revolution, electricity
being the medicine Of the future. He
demonstrated the utility Of electrical
treatment in skin diseases and said
that under anasthesIa produced by
electricity a patient could be subject
ed to light surgical operations without
narcotics.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9.

The features Of today's session of
the legislature were the reading of
the governors message in both houses
and the adoption Of a concurrent reso.
luton in the senate urging the speedy
ratification Of the Panama canal treaty
and calling upon Senators McLaurin
a1d Money to use their best endeav-
ors to this end. The resolution was
introduced by Senator w. B. Walker
OF Monroe and was u1anino usly
adopted after some discussion.
The first bill introduced in the new
legislature Is senate bill No. l, by Sen.
ator Smith, .. Warren, entitled, AN
act to divorce the judiciary from poll
tics" The bill caused something Of
a sensation as indicative Of hostility
on the part Of some Of the senators
to the recent judicial appointments of
Gov. Longino. The bill Is in two sec
lions. as follows:
Section l.. II the governor shall
appoint any person to any judicial Of.
fee under any promise, expressed or
implied, that such person shall cleo.
tioneer, use his influence or vote for
said governor al a candidate for Unit.
ed States senator, or any other office
to be gilled Immediately after the ex.
piration OF the term Of Office Of said
governor, he shall be guilty Of a mis-
demea1or in Office and shall be sub.
ject to impeachment, and shall, upon
conviction, be removed from Office,
Section 2. If any judge of the Su-
preme Court, circuit judge or chancel-
Tor. while filling a judicial Office. shall
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
NEW HEAD Of ARMY
HERO OF FIVE WARS
Lieut.-Gen. Adna K. Chaffee is Now
Chief of staff.
Is ESSENTIALLY A SOLDIER
lie says battles VIII Always Re
mud Mhcu They Are No More
the Nations Of the Earth
VIII D~ctcriurntc."

Washington, Jan. lO-With the re
tiroment Of Gen Young, Gen Adna r,
Chaffee becomes Northumberland and
the head Of the general stan of the
United States army. He has been nom
mated by the president to the senate
for the rank of acknowledgement
Gen Chaffcc is the hero Of Ave wars,
Gray and grIzgled by more than 40
years in the service, and now in his
siXtieth year. Gen, Chaffee is a strong
type Of the American soldier who rises
from the ranks by sheer force and
ability to command,
THE finest soldier in the United
States army" Is the admIring estimate
of his brother officers place upon him.
Gen Chaffec holds strong and clear
opinions. AN occasional fight is a
good thing for a nation was his view
of what Sherman thought was hell"
1t strengthens the race; puts yirility in
II; makes men, real men, the kind OF
mon you feel you can depend upon
when there's trouble in the air.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
GEN. ADNA Il,

Let "a cease altogether and a ma
ton will become effeminate," said he.
"Of course, wars involve loss of life and
property, and the inevitable penalty of
sorrow to many hearts"-liere the stern
face softened li~ghtly-"but IL brings Its
reward in a renewed and vigorous
manhood. And II Is my belief war will
continue as long MS this world whirls."
Gen. Chaffee, like Gen, Young, whom
he succeeds, has run the aamut from
private in the ranks to the highest mill
itary rank in the army. He was born
In Ashtabula county, o. Al the age Of
10 he enlisted at Warren, O., as a pri-
yate In the Sixth United States regular
cavalry, and served through the civil
war. From 1865 to 1896 he was on the
western frontier fighting InQians. and
the following year was IN charge of the
Fort ~Leavenworth training school. AZ
terward he was In command Of the cav
airy training school at Fort Riley, and
In May, 1898, he started for Cuba, Since
the Spanish war he has been with the
American forces in China and the Phil
ippines.
Gen. Geo L. Gillespie, who has been
since May, 1901, chief OF engineers.
succeeds Gen. Chaffee as assistant chief
Of staff with the rank of maJor-gener-
al, This is the fret time that an en-
gineer officer has been in the line of
supreme command Of the army In 80
years, Gen McComb being the last Of
Bcer in that branch Of the service to
occupy such a position.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
THURSDAY, NUA 7.


Speaker Thomas called the house to
order at 10 o'clock and 1t was led In
prayer by w. ". Cody Of Yazoo.
Messrs. Hicks and Evans, who we're
absent on the opening day, presented
themselves at the bar and took the
oath OF office.
A resolution offered by MI. Hoyle
Of Lee was adopted, providing for the
appointment Of a joint committee to
visit the governors mansion and as
certain by a personal inspection what
was needed to put the place in first
class repair. The speaker named the
following committee from the house:
Messrs. McGee, Brown and Miller.
BY Mr. Suddoth Making an ap-
preparation TO defray the expe2Hes Of
the legislature. Appropriations.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
WAS NOT THE FIRST FIRE.
The IrouTois Tbcntcr, In Chicago,
Hnd IA Fire the Very First
Night II Was Opened.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Sworn testimony
was given, Saturday, that a fire broke
put In the ~Iroquois theater the very
first night that the theater was opened.
This first fire only preceded by a few
weeks the great disaster which resulted
in the loss Of hundreds of lives.
The testimony regarding the fact OF
the initial blaze was given by John
Bickles, a workman employed on the
construction Of the theater. He said.
# was in the basement the night the
theater opened, in a short passage
southwest Of the stage. A heard a loud
report, and flames came over the parti-
tons over my head--the partitions In
the basement under the stage. The par
titions rise from the floor about eight
feet, but do not reach the ceiling. The
flames came from another room from
where ! happened to be. There was n
crowd rushing around the door, and l.
could not see in. | was told II was
some kind Of a gas tank that exploded
In the light of this evidence the rec
ord Of testimony taken to date shows
that there were two previous direct
warning to the Iroquois management
before the catastrophe. Joseph Dough-
erty. curtain manager, has testified dur
ing the fire department investigation
that there was a fire on the stage a
week before the holocaust.
William Sleek, Of New York, a mem
her Of the "Bluebeard" company, tes-
titled that a small fire occurred In a
theater in Cleveland while the COM
pany was filing an engagement In that
city At that time some fans, used In
a scene caught fire.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
New Guard Equipment.

Adjt..Gen. Henry has sent out a gen.
eral order to the commanding officers
of the three regiments Of the Missis.
sippi National Guard to return the old
Springfield rifles with which they are
now equipped TO the armory in jack
son, and after their receipt the com.
panies will be equipped with the new
Krag Jorgenson rites furnished by tho
war department, in pursuance Of the
Dick bill, placing State militia organ!.
cations on a higher footing and max.
ing them a more active branch Of tho
regular army.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
No More SUNDAY SELLING.

The retail liquor dealers Of Vloks-
burg and Warren county, realizing
that public sentiment is against any
further infraction Of the laws Under
which they operate, have decided TO be
good, They held a meeting last week
and adopted resolutions pledging
themselves to hereafter conduct their
business %holorably and according to
law. and to see that each of the var.
lous cities In the State enforce tho
spirit and letter of their resolution.
and most emphGtically In regard to
Sunday trading. =
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16


three times at the door of the house
where | had promised TO meet my fell
low-conspirator.
| had not wasted the two or three
days that interviewed between the last
council meeting and the great pageant,
for in the wide, deep under-pocket Of
the cape which | wore over my even
ing dress | a carrying a celluloid
ball OF the same pattern as that which
had been shown to US in the gypsy
wagon by Number Two. II had not
been a difficult matter to discover the
maker of these articles. From him I
obtained one Of the same color as that
in the possession of Number Two, and
had filled it with sawdust and sand, in
the hope that | might find an oppor-
tunity for substituting it for the dead
ly weapon with which Number Two
intended, az he put it. to snuff ont ths
entire royal family at one wipe"
ITO Be Continued
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16

A memorial was received from the
secretary Of state relative TO an appro-
priation OF 1880 for immediate uso
at the capitol.
A resolution was introduced by Mr..
Rurrus providing for the appointment
OF a special committee to look into the
boil weevil scourge which now threat.
ems the South, with the idea OF drafting
a bill and presenting II to the house
for consideration. The resolution was
referred To the rules committee.
MIR. East presented a joint resolu.
tion providing for the appointment of
a joint committee 10 compile and codi.
fy the statutes Of Mississippi, the
same to be reported to the present
session.
The house spent the entire morning
In a discussion Of the Panama resolu,
ton urging Senators McIaurin and
Money TO vote for the ratification OF
the treaty. An effort was made 10
amend the resolution so as TO make
IL instruct the senators straightout,
but after debate. the resolution was
adopted by a vote Of rs to SO,
Many Bills in Senate,
Lieut. Coy. Harrison called the sen.
ate TO order at 10 O'Clock. There was
no prayer, and the reading of the
journal was dispensed with.
On motion Of MIR. Kendrick, the cler
ny Of the city We're invited to open
the senate with prayer each day,
A concurrent resolution to appoint
a committee to examine the cover.
nor's mansion and see what repairs
are needed on the place vas adopt.
ed.
The following bills we're introduced.
By Senator Dunl-Changtng the
made of certain assessments.
BY Senator McNair-To equali2c tax
alton in regard to solvent credits.
BY Senator Dunn-Making certain
charges in land assessments.
A resolution vas introduced by Sen
ator Greayos providing that the ser
geant. alarms shall furnish each mem.
Der with a copy of tho sheet acts OF
the last legislature.
BY Senator GlOyer-Providing tho
way In which the advertisement Of
lands to be sold under decree of the
court shall be made,
The senate in executive session, con.
flrmed tho entire list Of judicial APP
pointments sent in by Gov. Lo1gino.
with little or no opposition. The
promptness Of the senate's action was
something of a surprise, although the
combinations were expected. There
was a whisper in the Hobbies that an
attempt would be made to defeat the
confirmation of certain of the judges.
When the senate cleared the lobbies
and closed the doors in executive ses-
sion at noon, the judiciary committee
was announced, with Hon. w. b. Walk.
er of Aberdeen as chairman. The
question Of referring the governors
appointments to the committee anne
up, but was promptly voted down, and
the senate decided to take action al
once. The Session lasted nearly two
hours.
In the afternoon both houses
adjourned until Monday In or
der to give time to the pre-
siding officers to name the
committees. Speaker Thomas made
announcement Of the fact that
Hon. w, G. Millsaps of Clay would be
chairman of the judiciary committee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16

Bombay, Jan. 10.-Nearly 500 Beers
sailed for Durham, Natal, Saturday.
These are the last of the irr~econcilia-
bles who were imprisoned at Ahmad-
magyar. Lately they were induced by
Gen. DeIarey to take the oath of allie
glance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
Pisel.. n. d., swept by fire,

Forks. N. D., Jan. l0,-The entire
business portion Of Pisek, N. D.. has
been destroyed by fire, which originated
In the general store Of F. E. Macha.
Loss estimated at $4,000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-01-16
CHAPTER x.

DEVILRY ON A HOUSE-TOP.
1t was striking nine when on the
night before the Jubilee | knocked
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-22
T. R. & r. WINS IN
SUPREME COURT

OLYMPIA, March 22.-In an appeal
from Pierce county, an attempt has failed
to cause the supreme court to reverse
an opinion given by the court six years
ago to the effect that an action for dam
ages cannot be maintained for the death
of an unmarried adult person. The opinion
in question was handed down in the suit
brought by Nancy A. Manning against
the Tacoma Railway & Power company
for $4,000 damages for the death of her
son, L. Gilbert Farr, who was killed by
a street car in Tacoma. His mother was
his sole heir. The original opinion was re-
affirmed two years ago, and the court
again refuses to reverse it, although it
is ntimated that different construction
would be adopted were the question to
come before the court as one of original
statutory construction.
The supreme court has refused to inter
fere with the judgment in the case of
George B. Yandell, convicted in the SUI
perior court of Okanogan county of man.
slaughter and sentenced to four years in
the penitentiary, Yandell shot and killed
Fred Starrett on March II, 1908
The court has also affirmed the case
against Louis Garbe, convicted in the
Skagit county court of felony and SEN
fenced to two years in the penitentiary.
He was convicted of an attempt to rob
a store in Anacortes.
The superior court of King county has
been sustained in the case of Mary Berg
man of Seattle VS.. the London & Ian
cashire Insurance company, in which Mrs
Bergman obtained Judgment for $500 due
on a policy covering house which was
destroyed by fire. The company had pre-
viously paid $500 on the policy, and al
legged that that amount had been accepted
by Mrs Bergman in full settlement. The
plaintiffs reply was to the effect that,
while alone in a room with the company's
agent, she had been intimidated and CO.
creed into accepting the settlement. The
jury gave her a verdict for the balance of
the policy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-22

TOXIC. Japan, Feb. 26.-The streets
of Japan's capital are filled with soldiers.
Almost every train that comes into the
CITY from the north is filled with fighting
men. and one can hardly walk about the
streets without stepping on them.
The railroads are all under government
control and they have all been taken over
for military purposes. Troop trains block
all the lines and it is almost impossible
to get anywhere. There are now six
trains a day between Toxic and Yoko-
hama, a month ago there were thirty. Bee
tween Toxic and Kioto the running time
is now thirty-seven hours, where month
ago it was twelve. On all the lines sleep
ing and dining cars have been taken off
and travelling is very uncomfortable.
Even under the best of circumstances,
railroad travelling in Japan is not pleasant,
for the roads are all narrow guage and the
cars are small, with six or eight seats
along either side. They are never heated,
but on extremely cold days fiat tanks of
hot water are placed on the floors so that
ones feet do not entirely freeze. And
to these usual discomforts the added dis
comforts of being switched around and
tied up on side tracks so that troop trains
may have the right of way, and you can
gain some slight idea of the uncomfortable
time one has in travelling.
There is very little information obtain
able about where the troops are going.
Thousands of them are being gathered at
Nagasaki and transports are sailing from
there every day. But that is all we
know. Where the troops are going and
how they are getting on when they arrive
is something we know nothing about. 1t
is said that about 10000 Of them have
been landed in Chemulpo, but that is only
rumor. As a matter of fact, we in Toxic
know less about what is going on in this
war than anyone else in the world, ex-
cept perhaps the people in Russia.
The handling of the japanese troops is
done very quietly. When they are brought
to Toxic they are Immediately billeted on
the inhabitants, for the barracks, enorm-