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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-12-31
FLANNELS A CURSE TO HIM.
Writer Tells Of Tortures He Endured %
Child.

Child.
At the age OF 9 l found myself-in.
3elix!-rem0ved to a town possessing
q bleak climate and many wooden man.
ufactories, says a writer in the Allan.
tic Monthly. 1t was the custom Of the
house mothers to buy flannel by the
piece, direct from the factory; red fan
mel, hot, thick. felled like Laplander,
and the invention Of Lucifer. out OF
this flannel was cut a garment, con-
,inuous, all-embraclng garment, OF neu-
ter gender, in which every child In that
town might have been observed fam
Ing Mephistophellanl!ke after the
morning bath.
A pattevn was given to our mother.
The hair shirt laugh when ! read!
BY definition the hair shirt must have
possessed geographical limits Of at.
tack, but my flannels left no pore nm.
tickled, untortured; they heated the
nesh until scarlet fever paled into a
mere pleasantly, and they soured the
milk Of amiability within me forever.
The rotation of the seasons reduced It.
self to terms Of red flannel. In the
autumn when the happy fowls and
foliage alive molted, shed the super.
nuou1, when bracing October set the
body in q glow, alone Of living things
must be done up In flannel.
And spring. that season Of vernai
bourgeoning, was the time when l..
too, like any other seedkin. slipped
free OF all stutf incasings, and could
sprout and spring in air and sun. clad
IN blessed. blessed muslin. ! shall
never forget the corroding bitterness
induced BY hannels. At times they
absolutely reduced me to asticuns with
my religion, 20 that dial pisty, the
ordaining Of the seasons. and the very
catschism itself. hung in the balance
Of the conflict I believe I can hardly
sverestimats tho spiritual dstrimsut
49, NJ n my danRslA
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-12-31


specially constructed for him wh..e
Dewey was sitting over there waiting
for the cable to be mended. Col. Sect
says of the former leader of our little
brown brothers:
HE apparently has no means and 10
practically living off his relatives. Ro.
sario, Filipino whom Agulnnldo be-
friended ut one time during the strug'
gle between the United States and tine
'insurrectos.' perhaps contributes more
to Aguinaldo's support than any one
else. 1t was supposed, you know. that
Agulnaldo had taken large sums o!
money that had been collected to aid
the Pilipinos I'm their struggle, but I
happen 10 know Tat he Is as poor as
church mouse. lie has small farm
near Cavite. not far from Manila.
which he Is farming. He goes about
without any of the fear of assassina.
ton that possessed him for some time
after his capture. He is indeed de.
throned leader"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-28

Mothers should always keep in good
bodily health. They owe it to their
children. Yet 1t is no unusual sight
to zee . mother, with babe in arms,
coughing violently and exhibiting all
the symptoms of q consumptive tend:
ency. And why should this dangerous
condition exist, dangerous alike to
mother and child, when DR.. Boschee's
German Syrup would put . stop to it
ct 0ncey No mother should be with
out this old and tried remedy in the
house-s0r its timely use will promptly
cure any lung, throat or bronchial
trouble In herself or her children.
The worst cough or cold can be
speedily cured by German Syrup; 50
can h0arseuess and CONGESTION Of the
bronchial tubes. It makes expectOra-
zion easy, and gives instant relief and
refreshing rest to the c~0ugh-racked
consumptive. New trial bottle, 25c:
large sire, 75c. For sale by Lafayette
Drug Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-28

We have just received one of
the most beautiful home songs
that has Of late come to this
ONCE. It is called "Your
Mother" written by J. T. Rider.
This is . song that everybody
ought to buy and everybody
ought to sing.
Prics 8 cents Per Copy
Readers Of orr paper, BY
sending q cents in postage
stamps to the Theatrical Music
Supply Co, ~ West 18th Street,
New York. will receive = copy
sUailed - them pest paid.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-09-28

Gaining Strength Daily.
Baton Rouge Times.
The proposition to issue one
million dollars worth of bonds,
Tor the purpose of erecting
school houses, wherever needed,
In the parishes of the State, is
daily gaining strength and by
the time the voters are called to
decide the matter by their votes,
we are inclined to believe that
there will be few sincere oppon-
ents to this wise and necessary
amendment to the constitution.
All voters who take the time to
consider the matter, admit that
the State of Louisiana has not
provided as literally for the
poorer children as other States.
AL agree that more and better
educational facilities are abso-
lutely necessary. True there
are a few carping critics who
would punish the innocent chill.
dren for the neglect of their
parents. These are mostly
those who do not feel the parent
a affection that a father or
mother bears their children, or
they are of the class who are
able to send their children to
the colleges and universities.
The Times is now pleading for
those children who are forced to
depend upon the public schools
for an education. 1t should be
the pleasure, as well as a duty,
to provide for these children.
The future of the country is, in
a large measure, in their keep
ing. If they grow up unedu-
Gated. untutored, they will be
like clay in the hands of the
educated man.
In the distant past it was not
so necessary for parents to
educate their children; that is,
many men filed prominent posi-
tons who were unlearned. But
how much more those same men
might have accomplished had
they been carefully and thor.
Oughly educated. This is an
educational era, and no human
being can hope to attain any
degree of eminence in the worlds
affairs who goes forth handi-
capped by ignorance and it's
long train of evils.
The Times believes that it is a
moral obligation that parents
owe their children to give them
the best educational advantages
that are possible. This being
true, it follows that those who
oppose the bond issue are COM
hitting a moral crime. for that
bond issue is designed to mater
tally and adequately improve the
school facilities of Louisiana.
Study this matter vwell. and
when you 60 to cast your vote,
remember the obligation you
owe to the children of the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

canine custom, and passed The fawn was per-
fectly unconcerned.
Two years ago there another deer over half
grown, IN the same town, which had as its COM
panion and safeguard large Newfoundland dog.
These animals often seen playing together
and went downtown together at their own desire.
On these trips the Newfoundland seemed, by in
stinct TO know that the deer was at the mercy Of
other dogs. and saw to it that dog molested the
deer. The family owning these attractive ami
mails has moved from Oroville taking its interest
ing friends.
Another nearly grown doe ! saw last year (ad-
Joining the same town. standing in a little creek
with some cattle. I told that It came and
went TO pasturage and 10 milking (of course the
deer miked) daily with the COWS. In
1887 Eden Valley Ranch for a month A
wild, rough country in Mendocino County. Cal,
environs this gem. Big and small game is album
dant there. The wild cattle IN the ''roughs" are
the most interesting features there.
The cattle dogs. wild dogs. bear dogs and deer
dogs are taught TO attack and pursue tirelessly.
The most exciting chase and fight L ever witnessed
was between these dogs and a great wild bear that
succeeded IN ripping two out OF six Of the largest
and best trained dogs. The bear was finally Sc
cured alive dragged into the corral at the tail
OF q RATA snubbed 10 the horn OF the saddle OF
the chief vaquero.
For a month I saw a male and female fawn
move with perfect unconcern among these dogs
and all lap milk from the same trough Cthe fawn
does not lap, but drinks like a pig and drinks
l14ih IKE a starved pig II was lauSn2D!e 10 see
them pushing each other while gulping milk These
dogs that ran of the mother doe were first to dis
cover her young. but did not seize them as they
would have done the doe. When strange dogs
passing this ranch house on the road espied the
tawns IN the orchard or the meadow, they natural
" went for" the IA WINS. expressed apprehension,
but was told by the wife OF the proprietor that
the home dogs kept a sharp outlook for strange
dogs. and always protected the fawns l saw evil
dences there Of this.
. know 3 gentieman in Virginia whose shepherd
Cog chased a tame deer all about the grounds at
top speed, TO the infinite delight OF both animals.
AFTER the race deer and dog would come I'D 10
their neutrality-suspicious. OF The Hartford
Times
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
Il JAPANESE SOUVENIR.
Bell at annapolis Vas Presented to
Commodore Perry Fifty Years Ago.

One OF the reminders OF the early friendship OF
Japan for America now adorns the grounds of the
Naval Academy at Annapolis. Md.
Suspended in a pagodahke structure Just off
Lovers Lane IS a queer looking bronze bell of
unique design 1t usually attracts the attention of
visitors. but few learn that It possesses q
history of Importance 1t presented to Com
modore Matthew Perry July u. 1854. by the
Regent Of the Lew-Chew Islands. dependency Of
the japanese Empire. Commodore Perry was at
that time commander in chief Of the United States
squadron In the Aslat!c and Minister Peni-
potentiary charged with the duty of opening inter
course between Japan and the United States. After
his death, in ISIS. Mrs. Perry presented ii to the
Naval Academy. in fulhlnent Of his wish
The bell is covered with inscription in Japan
csc which was recently translated by a young
japanese who was at time a student Mt the
NaVa! Academy. The inscription reads as follows:
In the eighth year OF Riraku and Konoye Tara OF
the reign OF the King of Lew-Chew ke-shi- yo- hi
ho-o offered prayer Of benevOleuCe for the peo-
PIE ana afterwaTd ordered large bell to be found
ed. lie qld this as an act Of Thanksgiving. and
presented u 20 the temple Of Daisen AMT In the
kingdom, In order that the King might reign pros
perousy and live long, and that the people OF the
three worlds Heaven. Earth and fades might
be saved from Internal doctrines and therefore II
this Inscription: This beautiful bell has been found
ca and hung in the tower OF the temple. II will
awaken dreams Of superstition. II will bear
In mind 10 act rightly and truly and the lords and
Will never come 10 invade. The sound of the bell
Viii convey the virtue Iuski and Will echo Ike he
song Of TSniray. and the benevOlenCe OF the Lord
VIII continue forever like these echoes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

In the heart OF glacier land. He was still anxious
about the recession. and what he meant to ask
was II the glaciers still worth visiting.
The Swiss guides had their laugh out. and then
demonstrated him that thu glaciers they exhibit
were still IN prime condition If the recession goes
on for three hundred four hundred years they
will not be so worthy OF notice
Most of the glaciers along the Canadian Pacific
are receding but the which has been particular
ly studied from this point OF view IS the Great or
Ilecillewaet glacier which is familiar to every one
OF 1881 il has been observed with less care.
At that time it covered the great bed Of morahe
ice to the alder bush fringe below; The location Of
During the summers Of 1885, 1890 1902 accurate
measurements were taken for determining the exact
rate Of flow Of this glacier A station was selected
far up the right moraine and surveyors transit
set up. A number Of steel plates. painted req LOT
purposes of easy Identification were laid out on the
was about 100 feet above forefoot of the ice.
As the glacier moved the plates were earned down
the centre of between six and seven 9SneS which ,
years however. the average rate Of flow appears to
..hn recession movements of this glacier" says
George Vaux, jr., of Philadelphia. who has studied
it. ARE very slow. and cover period OF many
were probably not very material But from Au-
BUSH bushes i' Was " marked iii AugEs 1875 total
at OF TINS Of f yx feet Year The
actual recession. however for the next year-that
is, Til August iS9s-was only sixteen feet. This Is
in part, at least accounted for by the heavy SHOWS
of the preceding winter and by the fact that the
summer of 1899 unusually cold The next year,
howeyer there was an even gTea' fe 9s y
years showed recessions OF twenty-eight feet and
thirty-ve feet, respectively. 1t will thus be seen
the average recession for the last four years
has been only about thirty-five feet year
The recent annual reports Of the Commission In,
latter half of the nineteenth century the greater
part of the observed glaciers in all parts OF the
world have been receding and those of the Rockies
and Selkirks exception.
There is glacier in the Canadian Rockies,
however, which is advancing steadily the
others are receding. is the great glacier OF the
Valley OF the Ten Peaks. extending down almost TO
MoraIne Lake. The heavy forest is being destroyed
by its resistess force. Biologists say that local
causes are responsible. The glacier is hemmed in
on the eastward by a continuation Of stupendous
cliffs. At some date not very remote an unusual
avalanche of rocks. of enormous proportions, has
buried the ice deep in piles of huge stones and
powders which preventing the access of the suns
rays, protect II from much melting There seems
good why this state of affairs should not
continue to exist for many years, perhaps CEN
turtles. the conditions likely 10 recur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
ARCTIC sANAToRIUMs.

The advantages offered BY the three months Of
Arctic summer are so numerous that there havs
appeared recently several announcements OF float
Ing and permanent hospitals for patients suffering
from tncipient pulmonary affections and neurss-
thenic states. According to The British Medical
Journal" 1t IS proposed to erect q sanatorium
the shores of Lake Torne IN LaDIand long and
beautiful sheet OF water at Wassifauve.. near the
end of the OfOte Railroad. That railroad It may
be mentioned, has only station in a distance o.
IN miles There IS no human dwelling near that
station. which is on the line between Sweden and
Norway, and was erected solely Tor the require
ments OF the customs office. Except for small
settlement at Wassitauve: the only sign OF human
existence IN the district Is the occasional passage
Of few LaplanderS with their herds OF reindeer
Already there has been installed this spot }
scientific station IN sOlidv built blOCkhOuse con
tanning rooms. and it IS proposed 10 build
the SanatOrium in the same
In American Medicine DIT. Frederick Sohon has
called attention 10 the great advantages OF the
Arctic climate. We learn that DR.. SOhOn has de-
Cided TO organize a cruise to the fjOrds Of Green
land returning before the hardshIps OF the Arctic
winter begin These regions OF perpetual sunshine
may be reached within ten days from Nova Scotia
and the trip may be made with safety and com
fort in suitable vessel altered and appointed foF
this purpOse--(American Medicine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
ACRES OF CARNATIONS.
AUerage Yield Sic to Ten Thousand
FLO1CerS DmLy.

Commercial carnation growing IN the Northern,
Middle West and Eastern parts of this great coun-
try of been problem in economics. Out
door growing in the sections named is always con-
fined to limited times rather seasons. and so
much of II has necessitated dollhouse adjuncs that
theories vanished before of conditions.
The flower is one that has always been popular,
and has been cultured and specialized to almost a
perfection. but commercially satisfactory.
excepting to the interested grower whose efforts
became remunerative upon the extreme demand
and limited supply.
To the stranger within the gates OF this State tho
carnation growing of California becomes an object
OF the greatest interest and most satisfactory
sight. The success Of the enterprise and the very
simple and effective style of cultivation make It
another marvel in this land OF natural wonders.
In brief the oarnation fields yielding an
average from six thousand thousand flowers
every day in the year. with market in which the
demand Is at all times greater than tho supply
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
KING rs EQUESTRIAN.
alfonso of Spain Likes Hearty
Outdoor Exercise.

The tour which King Alfonso OF Spain has
been making through his realm has not passed
without Incident; but fortunately the attack on
Senior Maura, the Premier. who was in BARGE
Iona with his majesty, can be attributed TO the
unpopularity CT the Premier with certain Sec
ton ot the Spanish poFuiace rather than to
any III feeling AGAINST the King" says BLACK
and White" Indeed. 1t has been noted that
the reception given to King. Alfonso in BARGE
Iona, the Catalan capital, was much more en-
thusiastlc than had been expected. and there
Is much reason for hoping that the present
sovereign has begun long and prosperous
reign. As Barcelona has hitherto been the CEN
tire Of Carlst intrigue. the events Of the last
fortnight have more than ordinary significance
Senior Maura has not succeeded in making him
self popular since his accession to power, and
the hootings which have been noticed are meant
for him King Alfonso is said TO have been a
subject Of great interest to his latest royal WIS.,
stor the Emperor William. who in turn was
closely scrutinized by the Spanish grandees dur
fng his stay Both Germany and Spain have
reason 20 feel sore over the Anglo-French agree
ment, and the recent meeting Of the sovereigns
may be the first symptoms Of a drawing to-
gether between the two nations, which, however,
have but little in common. It is said that King
Alfonso will return the Emperor's visit in the
late summer or autumn, but he will scarcely
take long a Journey as that TO Berlin WITH
out proceeding TO Vienna, where the Emperor
Francis Joseph, the venerable head Of the Haps-
burg house. TO which the Queen Mother. Chris
tina, belongs, would wish to welcome the young
sovereign.
king Alfonso is growing into manly youth.
eager for outdoor exercise Of all kinds, and
bearing well the fatigue OF public ceremonial
and state details. His health, at one time I'M
certain is now greatly improved. and the Span
ssh people will welcome the marriage Of their
sovereign, as the next heir, the Kings sister, is
married to a son Of the Count Of Caserta, a con-
nection by no means popular: 1t is TO be hoped
that there will be such intriguing over the
marriage Of King Alfonso as there was about
the marriage OF his grandmother, the ex-Queen
Isabella, who died in Paris recently; but there
is no longer an ambitious King Of France TO be
feared and distrusted by all Europe. The en-
gagement Of the Spanish King to a twelve-year-
old Austrian archduchess, which was rumored
last year. has probably no further foundation
than the tie Of cousnship which exists between
Them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

The plants perpetuatng. in sense, are
propagated in the open fields. cultivated with less
labor than ordinary crops. and are exempt from
insect pests and but rarely troubled with disease.
excepting ordinary fungus attacks.
The average life Of q field carnatiOn varies from
two to three years Now plants taken in cut
ungs from the old ones and put directly into the
ground. They take root in about four weeks. and
in about ten months are in bloom, and continue to
give their daily quota Of blossoms until they die
out. In planting the carnations are placed in rows
three feet apart and the plants two feet from each
other. This permits the cultivation with horses,
and once in healthy growth they require only
watchfulness for disease and insect pests irriga-
ton about every two weeks and daily picking
QIoS Angeles Times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
GLACIERS RECEDING.
But U1iU Be on ViezC a Fec Ham
dred Years Longer.
Glacier, B. c., May .

The first glacier hunting tourist Of the year
dropped off the eastbound Overland yesterday and
his first question brought smiles to the faces Of
the Swiss guides which Will not wear of all sum-
mer.
Are the glaciers gone yeti he demanded. with
accent that English as his clothes. He
came by the accent honestly enough. having been
born with 1t. and. indeed, he quite green
about glaciers as his question made him appear
He had heard OF the magnifcence of the glaciers
along the Canadian Pacific. He had registered them
among the worlds sights that he meant to see
before he gave up wandering around the globe.
In Hong Kong few weeks ago he met some one
who had visited the glaciers. This person de-
clared that they gradually receding. and
promised IN Of time shrink insignlh-
canoe. This worried the Englishman and changed
his plans He going to London by way OF the
suez. Instead he crossed the Pacific and landed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
MADE FROM PORTO RICO LACE WOOD

Philadelphia having some business connections
in Porto Rico recently had sent TO him a natural
curiosity from that island in the shape of a whip
composed Of single piece Of wood. from the rosette
the butt TO the end OF the lash The material
from which IL is made is known lace wood. A
piece OF this IN its natural state is not much
different from that OF other trees. but upon re-
moving the bark and fraying out the inside por-
ton the reason of the name Is at once apparent
The inside will be found 10 consist Of hbreIilte
strands. which interlaced in exactly the same
manner coarsely woven burlap and similar ma
terials. which used for various purposes The
handle OF the whip is formed Of piece OF wood in
its natural state with rosette on the hItt This
Tosette is made by simply separating the different
layers Of the 5aceke growth, the strands overlaD-
ping another with the regularity OF a niece az
cloth which has been woven in the loom The L. en-
Is formed by making three strings of the wood ma
plating them together The whip is then one
piece OF wood from one end to the other, and there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
FORTY-TWO REVOLUTIONS,

From The Cornhiu
Thirty years ago, when visiting San Domingo IN
an official capacity, he taken in hand by n
newly appointed minister, who undertook TO show
him around Coming TO the COurtway Of a promf-
nent building. the guide pointed to q doorway and
remarked. AS complacently as IL he were indcat-
ing the name of street: That is where our last
emperor shot"
In the course OF his sojOurn he upon az aged
man, held in high esteem by the community be,
cause he had been witness of a quite exceptional
number Of revolutions and lived 10 tell the tale
How many have you SEEM the visitor asked
"Forty-two,' the patriarch modestly replied
1t appears that when boy the old man had seen
Louis XVI and Marie Autoinette carried to the
guilotine. Emigratng to San Domingo the tale Of
revolutions RAPIDLY ran up till It exceeded forty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05

AS the '-th year Kaitar' refers 10 the year 1856
old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-05
TO GROW MINIATURE TREES.

1t IS quite possible for any one to own fores
OF miniature oaks. which may be grown even WIKI
out the aid OF soil In order to rear miniature
forest procure a shallow dish and cover the pass
of IT with inch thick Then set a NUM-
Der OF good acorns in rows about two inches apart
and a perfect little forest OF oak trees can "
raised. The moss must always be kept very nao1ss
and the acorns will begin 10 grow IN the spIlns'
By June or July they will have raised thernseiV"
six to eight inches high and will form charrnins
sight for any lover OF trees--London Mall