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The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-18
The "LunqTesterD

The Furman street place is known in
lodging house circles as the Lung Tes-
ter" 1t obtains this name from the
methods employed there in serving the
thirsty. There is a barrel in the place
labeled whisky and containing a So
luton Of one part earbolic acid and two
parts shellac. From a bunghoIe in this
barrel there runs a bit of hose with a
mouthpiece at one end of it. To get a
drink a customer deposits cents on
the bar, which the bartender tests by
applying little of the whisky to it. If
the coin doesn't dissolve, the customer
is allowed to put the end of the hose
in his mouth. He takes a long breath.
and when the barkeeper counts One.
two, three!" and says "Goi" begins to
draw the whisky through the tube.
When he stops for breath the bar
keeper quickly shuts off the flow and
the drink is had.-New York Times,
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used later on. The committee has also
recommended radical changes in the
method of distributing rations.
'The report is now in the hands of
the president" concluded DR.. Spinning,
land will come up for legislation early
in the winter. This time 1 think some
thing will be done"
DR.. Spinning was made an Indian
chief with the title of Black Beard
in 1894, when he secured certain rights
for the NeZ Perces tribe in Idaho. At
that time the clergyman had the hearty
support of President Cleveland. The
Indians gave him a council toma-
hawk" which is $50 years old and can
be used as a pipe
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-18
CARS HEIR BRINGS
SMILES TO MOTHER
Baby Is IdoIized by Czarina,
Whose Health Has Been
Restored

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 17.-From
circles in touch with the court it is learn
ed that the czarina health has been
much improved since the birth of the little
czarowitz. Her old state of depression has
given place to animation, formerly quite
unusual mood for her majesty.
This change is giving great satisfaction
to her entourage, for, while the czarina
used previously to be taciturn and very
serious, she is now quite communicative
and affable.
ldoIIzes Her Child
AS is only natural, her interest chiefly
centers in her little boy, and she spends
several hours daily in his room In the
evening also she can frequently be found
sitting by his cradle, softly singing Eng
lish lullabys to him.
The empress greatly deplores the war.
In consequence of which her little son Is
practically banished to his room for the
whole course of the winter, for the czar
is unwilling to go to the South.
1t appears that great interest is taken
in the little czarowitz abroad, as letters
of congratulation, requesting an answer,
are continually arriving from small boys
in England and America addressed to the
future ruler of Russia.
VIII Read Child Letters
All these letters are being carefully kept
and will be handed to the imperial scion
when he is old enough to understand them.
Among others a letter containing
United States paper flag and a small cross
has been received from a little American
boy, who asked that they should be given
to the czarowitz as souvenir. Should
this dispatch meet the eyes of any of the
senders it may serve as an answer.
The emperor and empress read all such
letters and are greatly interested by these
proofs of sympathy.
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unmusical

.soh. yes" said Mrs Oldcastle. Il used
to have the Schumann etudes SYM
phoniques. the Chopin Bereerse and Bar
carolle and the Hungarian Rhapsody No.
l. all at my fingers ends.
MY goodness. replied her hostess.
sehow did you ever stand it? The worst
L ever had was a felon one time on my
left .,----' --a5e ReeoTd-BArssid-
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-18
The Result

It is Christmas morning in the home
of GittoutsI1i Kickkemoff in St. Peters
burg. From the children arise loud walls
of anguish and disappointment.
Papaski rushes to the nursery.
What is the matter, childrenovitch?" ?"
he asks.
"No- ivan, to show his patriotism.
asked Santaski Clausoffski to give him a
japanese toy regimentski and Santaski
did and the Japanese regimentski cap
tured all our other gifts and marched
away with them. Judge.
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sis pIsquIetlna suspIclon
TITS = DlS4U'~H'''S o0SF7IN'O'I
DO ycu enjoy your wife's teas and re-

DO you ENJOY your VIE s teas and re-
ceptiors?
mo answered Mr.. cumrox; ito be
candid, do not. can't help harboring a
suspicion that if / didn't happen to be
her husband Mrs Cumrox wouldn't con-
slider me of sufficient social consequence
to be invited Washington Star.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-18
Not : Case Of Abstract VaIue

What is coal worth now?'
THAT has nothing to do with the
case,' answered the dealer frigidly.
1.-THE question is what you are going to
be obliged to pay for it."-Wa Washington
Star.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-18
That Would Be Nice

sIf time is money you'll agree
Said Mr. Freeman Spender.
"If Uncle Sam believes it. he
Should make it legal tender
Philadelphia Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
SPEED or TORPEDO BOATS.
Depth Of the Water Has a Great Eff.
feet Upon the Power Needed
in Operation.

The recent tests of torpedo boats
in the bay of Dantzig, Germany, have
resulted in the ascertainment OF some
facts regarding their navigation not
hitherto known. The particular OBJ
iect of these experiments was to as
certain the influence of the depth OF
the water on the speed Of the boat. II
is stated that up to a speed OF IL
knots an appreciable influence was OBJ
served, but from IL to 20 knots the
nnfavorable character of the infiu,
ence increased In proportion to the
diminution of depth. In shallow wa
t%er--about two fathoms deep-twice
as much power was required OF the
engines to get the speed easily OBJ
tainable In deep water.
with an increase of speed, the
strange fact was remarked that condi
lions unfayorable TO the boats way
were no longer apparent In two faith
oms, but rather al a depth of four or
FIVE. and better results were obtained
in shallow water than in 20 fathoma.
In consequence Of these observations
the government naval architect, Herr
paulus, at a recent conference OF ma
rine engineers, proposed to petition
the admiralty to allow Of the expert.
ments being repeated with consider
ably larger warships.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
MUSIC OF THE CORN.


The grand armies Of peace are encampins
afield,
There is no CLINT on the spear, no glaze on
the shield,
No flashing of helmet. nor the cleaning
Of blade. t..
For the shaft of each Weapon is with pearl
inlaid.
Then standards are giist'ning with the
dew of the dawn,
And glowing in %splendor with the sfo"
ing OF morn,
And there's music far sweeter nan the
clarion horn
'Tis the life giving music Of the rushing
corn.
How stately and majestic and graeeiut ID
mien
Are the soldiers of peace In their maht'e
of green. 50,
Ger the brow of each soldier waves q tali'
tasseled plume tn.
An emblem or plenty is the straw nodding
bloom.
From land of the p~ralries and realms Oh ING
They are coming, their arms hriminihs
with golden corn. ~
And there's music far sweeter than tne
huntsman's horn
'Tk the life-givIng music Of the fuse
ccrn.
They are marching abreast where tne "
sky line dies 4s
The grand armies Of peace. born OF ear"
and the skies,
Meath their ribbons and pennons there arr
The trophies * victories, the red ensign
1mN4l4f or t0FATM tH3%TNAFtr AfHfBgk HR fNAHNJ
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29

wavering. vaciliating people as a
rule are overhopeful. They hesitate
to-day, but they believe that to-mor-
row will surely bring the new situa-
ton, the new motive, that will help
them 10 decide without a doubt 1t is
astonishing how much faith such peo-
pie put in the word Tomorrow" as a
talisman, a lucky star which is to
bring the goal nearer, make decision
easy and drive away uncertainty.
But, alas, the chance that was golden
to-day will be within the realms OF i'm
possibility tomorrow,
Apologize Failures.
Indecision makes apologizers, ex-
cusers, and as a rule people who are
always making apologies and excuses
are good for nothing else. Such peo-
pie are full of undecided questions and
half-formed opinions on all subjects.
They do not quite know what they be-
lieve, politically or religiously. Every
thing is unsettled In their makeup;
they are full of Interrogation points.
They lay all questions on the table
for reconsideration. They do not dare
to make anything final in their lives.
Everything about their homes and
places of business is half finished,
The employer is always afraid OF
people who cannot make up their
minds, who never quite know what
they want, because they are slipshod
in their methods; they leave thing:
half done; they are perhaps enthu
siastic at the beginning Of a task
but they always peter out unable
TO sustain themselves. They depend
Upon their moods and whim- instead
of acting upon principle. They are
apt to be superficial, Eighty and un
reliable; you cannot depend upon
their continuity Of effort.
An undecided employer is peculiar
ly unfortunate, for his vacillatior
communicates his uncertainty K
those about him, Everyone wht
works for him catches the disease.
ii is as contagious as smallpox. III
never quite knows what he wants tt
do; he is always On the fence, and, o
course, his employees will not decid'
things for him Everything about hi
establishment drags; the whole at
mosphere is loaded with indecision
everything wabbles; orders are hal
executed, products half finished; re
pairs wait for more definite orders
and transactions hang fire until the,
are abandoned. There is q NEGATIVE
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
Hidden Millions Pound.

The Bolivian and Peruvian newspa'
pers announce that, after a search ex-
tending over Ave centuries, the grea'
buried treasure of the lncas, upon
which countless romances have been
founded, has been discovered buried In
Bolivia. The treasure, which is valued
at ga 900, 900, was discovered by a par.
ty of British and American engineers
at Chayaltaya. The natives are In
state OF great excitement, for they be-
lieve that there lis treasure to the valua
OF 1000 900 still to be discovered.
London Tit-Bits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
Raise Bananas in New England.

That bananas can be grown in New
England has been demonstrated by ]. La
selle. of Manchester. n. H. He distrib-
ufed his first crop the other day among
his friends. Mr.. Laselle sent south six
wears ago and obtained a banana bulb,
which he planted in a tub. 1t began
growing and kept on growing until now
II is Is feet high. Until last fall nothing
resembling the fruit was In evidence. AT
hat time a bunch in embryo formed and
continued TO grow, until the other day.
when Mr.. Laselle picked it of.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29

NELSON, Il ALWAYS FIGHT"
air about his place, for no one is
quite sure what Is the best thing
to do.
Leaders Decide Promptly.
Indecision deteriorates character
in many ways. It not only destroys
confidence and ruins the judgment,
but it absolutely paraly2es the execu-
tive faculties. The man who waVers
and hesitates ear execute with
vigor, can never become a leader, for
the very essence Of leadership Is con-
fidence in ones own judgment and
ability to impose it on others with
promptness and vigor. The leader is
a creator; he Is independent; he does
not care what Other people think
when he decides what he wants done.
People who waver are always trail
ers, l~eaners; they never lead.
Better a thousand times suffer the
consequences of a mistake now and
then than to be forever digging up
mulLGTS IUI q IFJbiSiuNi dllbh WllihI
have once been settled. The added
strength and power which you will
get from trusting your judgment and
from going ahead and doing things
according to your own ideas will more
than compensate for any extra mis-
takes which you may make from re-
fusing to be forever reconsidering
things once decided.
There is no one quality which adds
| more to life's achievement than the
power OF prompt, vigorous decision.
| Nothing else will so fix a floating life
| and set it straight for a worthy goal.
| The man who makes up his mind
quickly and firmly has an infinitely
better chance of success than the n
who is always lowering on the brink
| Of hesitation and uncertainty. The
man who feels within himself the
original force and vigor to decide to
do things, who does not lean
others, who does not require crutches
or assistance, but who can play the
game alone-he IL the man who ac-
complishes. Achievers always do
anything rather than hesitate. Strong
characters have always been positive,
decided. Lord Nelson used to say;
when ! do not know whether to
fight or not, | always fight" Others
find safety in the opposite course,
saying: when you don't know what
to do, don't do anything" But de-
cision is imperative in either case. 1t
is the hanging, wavering attitude that
loses ground, whatever one may
finally conclude to do.
A decided man, with an air OF on
scious reserve power, carries a posi-
tive atmosphere. He impresses you
with his force and power 10 do things
His very presence carries confidence
and conviction. You feel sure that 4
mar confronts you, and not a weak.
ling. He knows what be thinks, and
says IT; he knows what be wants to do,
and does 1t.
Decision Lessons Labor.
The habit OF prompt decision takes
a large part OF the d~rudgery out Of
life. However disagreeabie a task -,
1t loses Its most repulslve features
when wa have once decided to take u
up with vigDr and determination.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29

Keeping step to the music OF Plenty's full
horn
IT'S the life giving music Of the rustling
corn!
Baltimore Sun.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29

The scaools Of vice are seldom re-
cruitcd from the homes where ths
boyu ~ treatsd ~ scnApaniones
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29

The habit OF prompt decision takes
a large part OF the drudgery out Of
life. However disagreeabie a task -,
1t loses its most repulslve features
when WI have once decided to take II
up with vigpr and determination.
s'Pnetponing The disagreeabls' only
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29
unhirdliks.

The Professor--Does she sing like Z
nightingale?
The Tenor--Gad no--a nightingale
{ be scared off.-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-29

disappointed, simply because they lack
the power of vigorous resolution.
Thousands who were naturally able
men sleep in obscure graves because
they lacked the power to decide. They
became mere victims of circumstances.
We all know such people. They are
forever asking the advice of every
body they meet, getting the opinions
of others upon every act in life, never
daring to trust to their wi judgment,
never v~enturing any business step I'M
less we'll backed and buttressed by
somebody's approval. For the time
being the opinion Of the n they are
consulting is their opinion-they feel
firm in it and think they will adopt 1t.
But, alas, when they meet another per-
son, the picture which stood out SO
plainly upon the canvas, like a dis
solving view grows DINNER and dim
mer, and is replaced by another.
One of the most dangerous habits
in which a youth can indulge is that of
reconsidering, balancing and weighing
again the arguments for and against,
after a decision has been reached. UNI
til the brain becomes confused and in
capable of forming a clear opinion. II
weakens the power Of decision, de-
stroys self-confidenee and Is fatal to
all achievement. Such a habit is one
OF the greatest dissipators OF mental
vouyar ana tha man who aiIuWg him
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-12-09
PARAGRAPHIC PERSONALS.

TIE late George G. Vest left an estate
ofsi50oOo
Manuel Garcia. at one time a noted
singer. is living in London. lie is 100
years old.
Mr. Louise G. Smith. whose mother
va a sister OF Thomas efferson. is dead
a. Louisville.
Although S. years old. Mrs Sarah Nc
Lalghiin. Of Lynn. Mass. does a good
ca work binding shoes.
Hon Manuel Lucuaino Diaz, secre-
tar X public works for Cuba. is in this
country Tor the purpose OF studying i'm
proved railroad methods.
Dr Chrysanser. formerly private sec
rHary % the great Bismarck. IS patient
81 uralc asylum at Hamburg lie
s-frrs from fits Of nervousness.
Seymour G Gourlay. lately defeated
for lar iament in Canada. distinguished
hin fRh.le a member Of that body for
: bitter attack on the United States.
Henry 81 Delllnger. Of Washington.
4 hale and hearty at the age Of
fitted I'D the telegraph experiment
STATION az Washington for Morse. the in
vertar q the telegraph.
l0t. H9llngshead. a famous London
ta.l'er manager. who died recently. Is
az WITH the discovery of the COL
e i've genius Of W. s Gilbert and
T. a'e Sir Arthur Sullivan.
faa De Cassagnac. the prominent
] rsIartist deputy and journalist. and
81 the most notorious duelist in
France died November 4 lie was 81
years old and began his journalistic
career Al the age Of 10.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-12-09
SERMON WAS A WINNER.
Such a Good One the Parson Was Re-
quested by the Bishop for
the Loan OF 1t.

Al a dinner to the archbishop Of Cam
terbury IN New York, relates the Buffalo
tn9uTsJ, Bishop Chauncey BreysteT II
lonnectlctn, Secrled self praise
Is there anything tanner" he said,
than 10 hear a man praise himself than
70 hear Judge praise decision he has
just made, or a surgeon praise an appen-
dix operation he has performed, or a oler-
81 man praise sermon he has preached
Let me tell you about q certain self
Draising clergyman.
Al dinner similar 20 this one lie 10
gan 10 talk OF has own eloquence lie
talked Of II long time Finally be de-
scrlbed sermon wherewitn be had
raised enough money TO build a magnifi-
cent new church.
lie said that this sermon had thrown
he congregation into a transport Of lher-
Atty. From all sides of the auditorium
there had resounded announcements OF
subscriptions OF 81 900, OF 5000. even Of
5000, Women had advanced to the altar
and thrown in their watches, their rings.
and their bracelets. One young woman
lad even
But here a distinguished BISHOP inter
rupted. lie bent forward and tapped he
speaker on the shoulder.
Could you lend me that serInon! he
whispered /"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-12-09

He was typical street gamin, with
a backing kit slung over hi. shoulder.
and as he walked boldly into the store
OF Wabash avenue optician his head
scarcely reached the top Of the coun-
ter
Say" he asked Of an elderly gentle.
man al the desk, ARE youse de guy wot
runs dis joint?'
Il am the proprietor" was the reply.
What can | do FOR you. my boy?"
"Den I've got one o. dem resserpros-
ity preparations ter shy at youse. ="
said the ur7hin. Gimme one nv yer
chairs an let ms open up shoe-shin-
cry IN front O. yer winder; see?"
Not exactly" replied the optician.
Il fail 10 see what benefit / would de.
rive from such an arrangement"
well, It's like dis," answered tn.
youthful schemer, yer see. puts SIGH
a dazzlin' shins on me customers kicks
dat It ruins ders eyes an dey'n hat
ter come in and buy speeks Nv youse;
savey ?"-Chicago Evening News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-12-09
Metal. Anect Photographic Plates.

Last years remarkable discovery
that certain metals and other sub
stances may affect Photographic plates
like light, even al distance, has been
e subject Of further study. While It
is believed that the action is due to
vapor, which may even penetrate thin
sheets OF such substances as gelaiine,
pure mercury curiously seems 10 be
without effect, although ii become.
active on the action OF trace Of zinc
or lead. Temperature has effect, and
an action may take place in hours at $50
degrees Fahrenheit that would require
days at co degrees.-Chicago Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-12-09
Greatest in the World.

Arlington. Ind, Dec. 9Th (Special).-
hr. W. a. Hysong, the photographer,
who moved here recently from Sapp, Ky,
is firmly of the opinion that Dodds Kid
ney Pills ere the greatest Kidney Rem
edy the world has ever known.
In the years 1901 and 1902" says Mr..
Hysong, "and for some time before was
afflicted with Kidney Trouble. NV
joints were sore and stiff and / finally
got so bad l could not turn in bed with
out assistance. In the Spring OF 1903 |
was induced, by a friend, TO try Dodd's
Kidney Pills, and after using one and one
lah boxes / was and am still completely
cured: Several Of my neighbors, too, used
Dodd's Kidney Pills, and in every case
they did as recommended"
Cure the early symptoms OF Kidney Dis.
ease, such as Backache, with Dodd's Kid.
ney Pills, and you VIII never have Bright 9
Disease.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-12-09
HAPPY CHILDHOOD.
Right Food Makes Happy Children
Because They Are
Healthy.

Sometimes milk does not agree witt
children or adults. The same thing is
true OF other articles OF food What
agree with others.
But food can be SO prepared that IL
vii agree with the weakest stomach.
As an Observation-Disclosures, no matter
tow weak the stomach. can eat. relish
and digest nice hot cup of Postum cof-
lee with a spoonful or two of Grape
NUS poured in. and such a combination
contains nourishment TO carry one a
number OF hours, for almost every
Iarucle Of IL will be digested and taken
a. by the system and be made use Of
lady writes from the land Of the
MAGNOLIA and the hooking bird way
oo"n in Alabama and says: Il was led
- drink Postum because coffee gave me
tolr stomach and made me nervous.
Ae2in Postum was recommended by
w. well-known physicians for my chill
orin. and | feel especially grateful for
'le benefit derived.
MILK does not agree with either
ohiia. SO TO the eldest, aged four and
Ohe-na4f years. l gave Postum with
plenty OF sweet cream. IL agrees with
her splendidly. regulating her bowels
perfectly although she is Of consti-
pated habit.
For the youngest. aged two and one
naif years. use one-half Postum and
ohe-haif skinned milk. have not
gwen any medicine since the children
oesan using Postum, and they enjoy
every drop OF IL.
= neighbor OF mine Is giving Postum
. her baby lately weaned. with splen-
ga results. The little fellow is thriv-
ing iamously" Name given by Postum
20 Battle Creek. Mich.
Iostum agrees perfectly with children
sta supplies adults with the hot. in
.isorating beverage in place OF coffee.
literally thousands OF Americans have
"e'1 helped out OF stomach and nerv-
gus diseases by leaving on coffee ard
using Postum Food Coffee. Look in
s ~ for tie little book, The Road 10
Nellville."