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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25
Catches Burglar in His Room.

z. P. Woods of 71615 Folsom street
discovered a burglar ransacking his
room last night when he went home
He grappled with the thug and held
him until assistance came. Officers
RuggIes and Kruger responded to his
calls for help and arrested the burglar.
He was taken to the Southern station
and booked fer burglary. He gave the
name of Hugh McCaffrey.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25
Japan Seeks Loan in England.

VICTORIA, B. c., Feb. 24-Baron
Suyamatsu of the Japanese diplomatic
corps, charged with a special mission
London, arrived here to-day from Toxic
on the steamship Iyo Maru. The Baron
declined to speak of his mission. He is
Fastening to London as quickly as pos
Sible
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25

battle scenes, representing the Japan
ese in rout, are being printed by en-
ternrising lithographers for distribu-
ton in the neighboring villages
BRESLAU, Silesia, Feb. 24.-The To-
cal newspaper says that Russia, IN con-
sequence of the necessities arising from
the war with Japan, has decided to ad-
NIT German pig iron free of duty.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25
NEW GROUPING OF POWERs.

Several hundred Turcomans have ap-
piled to the Governor General OF
Turkestan to be sent to the fighting line.
The reports Of RussophiIe demonstra-
tions in France, Italy and the SIav
countries are eagerly welcomed and the
occurrences are regarded by the Rus
sian press as symptoms of an eventual
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25
Balkans War May Be Averted.

LONDON, Feb. 25.-"It is almost
certain" cables the Constantinople
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph.
that Turkey and Bulgaria are on the
point of reaching a pacific under
standing regarding Macedonia
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25
NAY EXTEND CABLE
FROM ISLAND OF GUAM
TO JAPANESE COAST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-Inquiries
have been addressed TO, the Govern
ment by representatives. Of the Com
mercial cable Company as TO whether
permission could be secured to land on
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Cameron Forbes.
recently confirmed ss a Philippine Commis-
siOner, has not accepted the post, notWith-
standing Secretary Taft's urging. but with
holds his decision.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25
Weak Men and Women

SHOULD USE DAMIANA BITTERs. THE
strength to sexual organs. Depot. s23 Market
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25
Russian Cruisers Engage the Japanese
Fleet Off Port Arthur Harbor.

Continued From Page, /, Columns B. and 5.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25

Special Cable TO The Cali and New York
Herald Copyright, 1904, by the New York
Herald Publishing Company.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
A Sensible Troussea u.

Fashions change so quickly nowadays
as to make women pretty cautious about
overstocking their wardrobe. They pre-
fer to have few clothes at a time and be
able to discard them ut the advent Of
fresh modes and thus he fashionabiy
CARRIED at all seasons. Even brides, WHO
can afford 10 do about as they please. arr
showing the same inclination. declaring
that it saves patience to buy new clothes
Ieisurey and with periods Of rest be-
tween fittings. AsSuredly II saves room
and care and costs no more than the old
methods of adjoining the body.
An Easter bridal outfit that came un-
der my inspection consisted of tic we'd
ding gown Of white chiffon and soft silk.
to match. an afternoon calling frock of
fine hroadcloth with hat. an evening
dress. two dainty waists. a tea gown and
the usual number of dressing sacuue>.
She declared that she could wear 30
more clothes before summer, when she
wanted to take advantage OF the latest
fashion wrinkles.
Oh. the brides ! have seen trying 10
wear ont their wedding fnery, The ar
ticleS were too expensive To be thrown
aside and too numerous Ia offer the Iou>;
hope of wearing ont. Sometimes the
brides lad chosen comparatlyeN poor
husbands who had their hands loo full
in trying 40 keep mp style of living 10
which the women had been accustomed
to permit extravaganza m other dfec-
tiunS And the poor creatures were any
thing hut smart and happy looking as
brides should he.
one Of them fairly bcamed ut the
news that during her absence one sum
mcr her home was looted by thieves WIN,
preferred clothing 10 other articles. That
solved the question admirably. for she
! T..
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
Make Eating a Business.

One of the most striking customs of the
past that are preserved 10y the Indians is
found among the tribes ON the Devils
lake reservation in North Dakota Super.
visor Wright of the Indian service gives
the following account of this peculiar
practice:
Prom time imncmorial the Devils
lake Sioux have adhered To IN old custom
IN regard 10 the treatment Of guest.
According 70 their etiquette, il N The
bounden duty of the host to Supply his
guest with all the food he may desire,
and, rs Il rule, the apportionment set be-
fore the visiting Indian Is much in cx-
cess Of the capacity of single man.
Bui lay the same custom the guest is
obliged 90 eat all that Is placed before
him, else he grossly insults his enter
tanner. 1t was found that this method
would work n hardship but instead of
dispensing with the custom. the Indian
method Of reasoning was applied and
what Is known rs the professional eater
was brought to the front
While the guest is supposed to eat all
that IS placed before him. il serves the
same purpose If his ueighbor assists in
deyourug the hountiful rppast. the main
object being to have the plate clean when
the meal is finished, II Is not ALWAYS
practicable to depend upon a neighbnr M
table Ia assist IN getting away with n
large dinner and in order Ia jnsurr thr
final consumption of the allotted portion
visiting Indians call upon these urofcs.
Sional enters whose duty il is 10 lit be.
side tieiu through a meal and eat what
the guest leaves. The professional eaters
are never looked upon IN The Iieht of
guests. bat more as travelling Communion
with particular duty To perform. These
eaters receive from 81 10 81 and even SO
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14

Representative Henry Of Texas. dis
cusSing the Cockran-DalzcIl incident in
the House. was telling how Thomas
Fannin Smith of Texas was accustomed
10 hullyrag the judges before whom he
practiccd.
Does counsel think this court is Il
fool?" asked the judge of Smith after Il
particularly boaStful statement had been
made hy counsel.
Il should not like 10 answer your
honors question. and would be glad to
he excused Smith answered. "as
might subject myself to contempt Of
court.
You are fined $40 for contempt" The
judge answered
With a great display of hills Smith
paid the fine to the clerk. at the same
time murtering: Anyhow. it is $40 more
than the court can show
You are fined $50 additional for CON
tempt the court ordered aud ~ Smith
did not have this amount he was to raise
il before the next day on go 10 Jail
Your honor, he finally said, I'm view
Of all the circumstances. | am convinced
your honor was joking about that 500
fine. and ! move that it he remltted
Smiths assurance was So great that
the judge RENTED the $50 hnc.--Ncw
York World
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14

ing. save at the front. This belt is
fetching when made of pompadour RIB
bons edged with a black border and worn
with thin. soft dresses.
\ touch Of black is an addition to very
many dresses. 1t is necessary in some
hats. red. for instance This tiny edge
of cloak Ia sash or girdle ribbon is
enough TO give n Frenchy touch 10 the
simplest costume.
The woman with skillful fingers is sup
plying the spangled trimmings. now
called for by fashion 10 her own gowns.
She uses black or white or cream net,
figured if she is wise. for the pattern is
there ready to outline. 4 prettier fash
ion than Spangles to my way Of thinking
is running lace with colorcd silks Spot
ted net may have each dot covered with
n spanslc or with silk threads or it may
serve as the center for n flower like the
marguerite. The prettieSt dress | saw
last summer was white fine muslin
with large spots rather far apart and
covered with brown silk to form the
heart of ON-eyed daisies. The embroid-
cry was done after the frock was fin
ished. Boston Traveller
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14

y woman sat in a street car in Il Cana
-dlan town one day when the car stopped
AT crossing and another woman got
IN and sat beside the first woman. say
ing. Well, well, Mrs. Ficwclose. wher.
ever have you been all summer"
Oh, we Were at the Lake
SO were Wc--at Grand Bend"
We were ut Port Stanley" said the
woman who had opened the oratorcal
contest.
Have q nice timcF"
We'll, not exactly. There's So many
Irish there, She added with a weary
look. but without 50 much rs glance
about the ear.
Same way at the Bend Irish, Irish,
everywhere"
y stout lady under green hat that
turncd up behind sat in the seat immedi-
ately in front of the clucutiuniStS. The
stout lady turned and sized them up.
hut this time they were dead Ia the
world.
As the car ratified on they talked Of
everything and most everybody. and
finally fetched up mt the summer resorts
with Irish for dessert
BY this time there was Irish stew in
the front seat
The stout person under the pca-grccn
lat turned and Shone on them. Ladies, -
She began. 'l'avc me give ycZ n bit uv
advice the mkt time We get Il holiday
yez better spend it in hell thcrr'll hc ne
lrish there '-Cy Warman in Iippin-
Hrptf
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
I'll Kinds Of Hosiery Worn.

no longer is the strictly plain black
stocking always considered sufficient for
an wear Hosiery is an item not to be
ignored when miladi is purchasing her
summer outfit.
ne stockings to accompany the dainty
shoeS ana slippers of the season are
worthy OF such good society Shot silk
stockings in blue ana black. rcd and
hlack, brown and black. cite, are cSpe-
SldHE smart for street wear. and the
heaFE quality, most desirable. are an eN-
travagant fad, for 81 or SIS Il pair is the
usual price. In less handsome quality
Shot silk stockings may be bought for
half that sum-
The embroidered stockings are prettier
than they have been for some time past.
because the designs are daintier. smaller
ana more becoming to the foot The
heavy raised emhroideries of last winter
are still seen. but are not so popular as
the tiny wreaths and sprigs and butter
flies and dots etc.
Inset lace is still popular. and OPEN
work stockings have a certain vogue al
though they are not so popular as they
were Il wear ago. Plain. fine silk stock
nlgS with cotton feet combine the prac
teal and the beautiful in very SatiSfac-
tory fashion, and the manufacturers have
also learned enough wisdom to fortify
the tops of some fine silk stockings with
eAtitt thickness, so that the garter clasps
shall not work such havoc as they have
in the past.
Col dand silver enter into the cmbroid-
cry design of some of the evening stock
in%s and pailettes are also used but,
though effective. they are not generally
liked Not only are they expensive, but
the average woman has rational preiu-
dice against stockings that appear to
have been designed with no reference TO
tbpip bpiOp Nvo shpI
With tan shoes stockings exactly
matching the leather in color are consid-
cred necessary and white stockings. plain.
embroidered in white, or of oprnwork lie
sign. are the things with white ties
Philadelphia Telegraph.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
TalIest When Sitting

The junior senator from Delaware.
Mr.. Alice, is built Oh somewhat peculiar
lines. Diminutive Of stature Mt all times,
he appears more so when standing than
when sitting. Senator Pettus was re-.
Gently presiding over Tile Senate. durin..
the absence Of President pro TEN. FRYE.
when roll call occurred. A roll call is
announced throughout the capitol by the
ringing Of two bells. and immediately
from all quarters Of the building, like
rats emerging from heir holes. ns some
one has graphically described IT, sen
ator- come, from gallery committee
rooms and basement rooms and sub.
basement rooms, and the even more
gubtorraucan terrace. to answer pres
cut' Those who arrive after the clerk
has passed their names remain stand
ing and when the first roll call is com.
pietrl the chair recognizes each Of those
standing who then answer present. 90
This was the situation one day last
week. Several senators had been recoe-
uzed and had responded. when Senator
Pcttu- turned his gaze in the direction
Of Senator Alice aud adjusted his
eia ,Ses. Then the presiding senator
leaned forward 10 the clerk II wish
you would tell me If Alice is standing or
sitting said Mr.. Pettus. II never can
tell which that little rabbit from Dem.
ware j., doing. New York Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14

L. V. PoWdcrly, formerly commissioner
general of immigration, tells Il story that
was repeated Ia him 10y one of his inspec-
tors, according 10 the Philadelphia Post
1t appears that u certain German immi-
grant, just after landing in this country
became very friendly with the Inspector
in question As he remained in New
York. where he was employed ~ one Of
the big hotels, he visited from time to
time the inspector who had put 10 him
the usual questions upon his arrival at
NcW York
When the period Of five years residence
IN the | ultCd States. requisite tu The
obtaining Of naturalization. had paSSpd.
the Tcuton sought ou his old friend.
the Inspector. with inquiries rs to what
steps II would be necessary fer him to
take 10 obtain his citizenship papers
50 his friend gave him the necessary
advice, and, IN spirit OF kindness. prom
Used to go with the German to the Judge
to whom application for naturalization
was To hr made.
The usual intcriogHtufies Wcre asked.
among which was:
You have read the Constitution Of
this countryt'
mo. Your honor responded the Ger.
man. stOldly; mo, | hat not read der
CONSTITUTIONS but my trent Kraus, he
hat read it Ia me. | nd | wish 10 say
dot | liked il ferry much II is fiery nice.
Your honor, und | am fiery much pleased
init it,"
Tn" judge granted the necessary
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
If You Are W'ell-Bred

NoG will be kind.
on will nor use slang
You viii try to make others happy.
1ou will not be shy or self-oon>ci0us.
on viii never Indulge in ill-aatured
gossip.
You will never forget tie respect due
to age
You will not swagger or boast Of your
achievements.
You will think Of others before you
think of yourself.
You will be scrupulous in your regard
for rhe rights Of others.
You will not measure your civility by
peoples bank accounts.
Hou will not forget engagements
promises or obligations of any kind.
In conversation YOU will not be argu.
mentative or contradictory.
You will never make fun Of the pc
cularities or idiosyncrasieS of others.
Won will not bore people by constantly
talking Of yourself and your affairs.
You will never under any circum-
stances cause another pain, if you can
help it.
. You will not think that good inten.
tons compensate Tor rude or gruff man
reYS.
You will be as agreeable to your social
interiors as to YOUR equals and superiors
You will not Sulk or feel neglected ii
others receive more attention than You
do.
You will have Two sets OF manners
one for company and one for home
use.
You will never remind a cripple OF his
dcformty, or probe The sore spots Of a
sensitive >oUl.
You will NOT gulp down your soup 50
audibly thai You can he heard across
the room, nor sop up the sauce in your
plate with bits of bread.
Iou will let refined manner and SUI
perior intelligence show that you have
Travelled, instead Of constantly talking OF
the different countries YOU have visited
Nou will not remark, while 4 guest.
that You do not like the food which has
been served to you.
You will not attract attention by Ell
ther your loud talk or laughter, or show
your e=otiSm by trying To absorb CON
vcrsation.-Orison SWEET Marden in Sue
cess.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
Neep the Tears Back.

Girls, if you would be popular among
your men friends be cheerful.
Men have 10 use for the girl who
Whines and tells them her troubles They
admire the girl who bears her troubles
bravely, making the best of things and
turning a smiling face to- the world.
Tears they abhor they do not UNDER
stand them and as Il rule fail to see the
necessity for them.
As long as 4 girl IS bright and enter
tanning she will be popular. but just as
soon as she grows moody and inclined to
complain about her woes she will lose
her popularity.
The tactfuI girl never talks about her
self. She listens and encourages her men
friends to talk about themselves. sympa-
tAizing and commenting. critcisin@ some
times, perhaps, but always in a kindly
way. Men like to bring their joys and
sorrows to her, because they are always
sure of bright and ready sympathy and
understanding.
She IS often more popular than her
pretty sister who relies entirely on her
beauty as an attraction.
Beauty is very well as a luxury, but as
a steady diet cheerfulness will come out
ahead every time.
The highest vocation for woman is
that of making Others happy, and i'm
order to do that she must be bright and
happy herself
There are times in a w0man's life when
the tears cannot he held back, but in
everyday worries the brave woman
learns TO restrain them.-Beatrice Fair
fax IN Minneapolis Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14

Breaker boys are rapidly passing
away, owing to the continual placing Of
of the mechanical slate piclicrs Dis
cuSsing this Improvement IN the anthra-
cite industry, local operator said: "To
John Mitchell more than any other man
is due the credit for the hig decrease in
the ranks of the breaker boys During
the anthracite commission sessions the
breaker boy. his condition aud earnings
were frequently discussed. and all were
brought out in strong light II was
The evidence of John Mitchell however,
which made the greatest Impression on
the commission. as well as the represent
ativcS 0f the coal companies and since
that time the result has been seen in
the constant installation of mechanical
state plckers and the elimination of the
breaker boy. or course, ! don't he
Iicyc that the BREAKER hoy viii be dis
penSod With altogether, as q few viii be
necessary where the automatic device
has not been perfected. Bul the number
viii soon lee very few. aud. ina fact as
small 70, possible Scranton Henn.t
Tribune.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
A STORM AT SEA.
As Seen from the Fore-Cross- Trees Of the
Ghost

| contented myself with the fore cross
trees. some 40 feet above the deck. As
| searched the vacant. stretch of water
before me. | comprehcnded thoroughly the
need for haste if we were to recover any
of our men. Indeed. as | gazed Mt the
heavy sea through which we were run
njrg, | doubted that there was boat
aticat. 1t did not seem possible that so
fIai! craft could survive such stress OF
wind and water
| could not feel the full force of the
wind, for we were running with it. but
from my lofty perch | looked down as
though outside the Ghost and apart from
her, and saw the shape Of her outlined
sharply against the foaming sen MS she
tore along instinct with life Sometimes
she would lift and send across some great
wave bUrying her Starhoard rail from
View aud covering her deck to tho hatches
with the boiling ocean At such mo-
mentS starting from a windward roll I
would &c tying through the air with dir.
lying Swiftness. as though | chung TO the
end OF u huge, inverted pendulum, the are
of which, between the greater rolls. must
have been 20 feet or more Once the
terror of this kiddy sweep oyerpowered
me and for Il while | cluus on. hand and
foot weak and trembling. unable to
search the sea for the missing boats or
to behold aught of the sea but that which
reared beneath and Stroye to ovprwhclm
the Ghost From Jack Londou's The
Sea Wolf" in The Century.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
Good Clothes and Blues.

III yon want to know the best curc for
the blues, I'll tell you it,. said tIc
thoughtful girl No. it isn't 10 take Il
walk, nor to read aloud 10 an invalid. nor
to take a course If Mark Twain. nor -
hHN pound Of chocolates and eat them
all yourscIf-it is something even simpler
Than These remedies. ! learned about IL
from q person who said that while she
had pftcn been Threatened with the biur-
she had really never had an attack Of
them. hpcause Size always used the care
before melancholy had got a hold on hes
Well. not go keep you iH suspense aHv
longer. the way To curc the hiBc~. II y.u
have them. and 10 stayc them of. ii ypH
irci incm coming on. b. 10 pan on an yuHr
bost clothes and wear them uuiii tire
>pasm passes off. The girl who told mr
abnnf This said that no sooner did ~hc
perceive mat She was beginning 10 think
what an unsatisfactory world this was.
and 10 sooner did She feed that all was
VANITY. than up to her room She rushed
in q hurry.
"Once there she would arrange lcr
hair as deliberately aS possible and pHe
on the best petticOats-if SILK. So much
the better the best gown. collar. haf
and veil that she possessed A pair of
fresh white gloves she said. she fouud
~ great efficacy in raising the spirits.
Then she would 70 eUt to walk. aud as
Size walked the beneiicent effect of her
good clothes would make itself felt. ANA
though she was in the depths when sac
started. by the time she turned back Size
was feeling that all was not MS black as
j. was painted: and when she arrived nj
her own door she was as confident that
Gods IN His heaven. ais right with
the world "a she could be-
Il have known "a new gown to mako
tie most diSronsolatc Mrs Gutnmidca
cheer up and take an interest in life. 7
have known q new hat - get 49, almost
hopeless invalid ont Of bod atI on her
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
The Gracious Woman.

Gracious-courtco,ls friendly: kind:
attractive; agreeable: graceful; disposed
10 show good will; beneficent; full of
grace or favor The dictionary defini-
ton certainly appears 20 cover Il goodlY
number of the virtues as well as the
graces. Perhaps that is why the patron-
iZlng woman, who has none Of the Chris
tian virtues in her makes such bad
Imitation OF being gracious. Yet when .
gracious woman is met. it becomes evil
dent why others wish to initiate her. fer
her charm is wide and abiding.
GraciousneSs, i'll fact. is SO enyiable a
possession that one wonders why more
women do not try for it. There are
plenty of average women who conid
make themselves delightful by its aid.
1t Is most needed. and most missed. in
the daily little matters of social life
But gracious woman can be gracious
III Il mining camp. or Il club convention.
or business office. and gain by it every
where. Lack of graciouSnesS in speech
or manner is disadvantage and draw
back TO any woman. rich or poor, Young
or old, pretty or h0mely, worker or idler
Yet what a plentiful lack of it there is,
from the stiff hostess in the millionaire's
woman behind the counter.
For II Is most a matter of condeScen-
sion or patronage y cook can he as I'M.
gracious as a queen. \ truly gracious
manner puts the humblest on its own
level, and is at ease with the greatest.
1t IS simple, unaffected sincere, respon-
Slve. The classic epitaph in New Eng
land graveyard SHE was SO pleasant
sums it all up, Surely not Il hard thing
to reach. in these days of brilliant wom-
cn-but how many gracious women can
We count among our acquaintances
How near to being so pleasant" do we
come ourselves, at home and abroad.
with our superiorS. our equals, and those
whom we call our interiors: Gracious
ness is not mask it is the whole life.
or nothing. "A gracious woman rctain-
eth honor" said solomon the wise: and
all the centuries have not changed thu
truth of the saying. The Twentieth-cen-
tHry woman may strive for honOrs in
many modern directions: but Il gracious
womanhond retains the immemorial
charm, and always wallpapers Ba-
Ear.