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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-07-09
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INSPIRATION TO YOUTH.
Rise OF Prince Michael Hillloff From
Laborer in America.

Old Quaker Wainwright, machinist and
railroad contractor of Philadelphia, glanced
up at the desk at which he was sitting as
the door to his dingy office opened to admit
a well built young stranger, bearing upon
his face what MIR. Wainwright thought to
be the unmistable signs Of Yankee birth.
As the newcomer approached hat in hand,
he was met with: We'll?
II want work. want to learn about
railroadlng. was the response.
What can you do?'
Il do not know. but | am willing to
learn anything
Can you make bolt heads:
Il can learn.
Wages
Whatever | am worth to you,
Your namey
Michael --
'Magil, eh? First name?
John, (hesitating)
.Wen. Friend John Magill, you shall
make bolt heads for me and will pay you
one dollar for each days work of II
hours.
Il thank you and | will be here at I
O. clock tomorrow morning.
\ DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
Thi, conversation took place nearly 80
years ago. The old Quaker has long since
gone to his reward His new hand at
making bolts was and is Prince Michael
IIilkof, now Imperial Minister of Ways of
Communication in the service Of the Gar
Of Russia.
For nearly five years the Prince re-
manned in the employ of Mr.. Wainwright,
advancing BY degrees until he earned the
large salary Of 81 per day. Ii was many
years after that the good old Philadelphian
knew he had given employment to a Tar
tar. an aristocrat of aristocrats by birth and
who traced his origin direct from Princes
Of Holy Russia TO 4 period anledatins the
Eomanotis themselves
The story Of his American experiences,
a. told by the Prince himself to Major }
q Paugborn and other members Of the
World Transportation Commission ui the
Field Columbian Museum few years ago,
aud which was carefully entered in the
Msior Journal at the time, is one that
~hould ere ihe heart of every American
had to earnest endeayor.
The Americans encountered the Prince
at kra-uoyarsk, after they had finished a
1 600 mile sledgc ride through Siberia
from the Japan sea.
during the long railway journey from
Krasnoyarsk to s. Petersburg the great
Russian gave the party his most sohcitous
care and laid aside. with great charm OF
manner. his natural and official dignity 10
he 'one Of the party, in all that the
name implies
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-07-09
HIS YANKEE 'BADGE.

"InlS58 he returned to Europe imbued
with American ideas, and a subsequent
year examining into railroad building IN
Europe did not change his views. When
a year later he entered the Foreign office
in St. Petersburg he clung to his badge
of Yankeedom, as he called his imperial
or .goatee. The style was one at variance
with prevailing fashion in the Russian
capital and subjected him to much banter
from the other young aristocrats of the
Ministry. From what he said concerning
his beard it is certain that he will 90 to
the grave with his badge still there.
Three years in the Foreign office in no
wise lessened his ambitions Or purpose to
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-20
a CHALLENGE

81 hereby formally challenge
the American Medical association
or any member of set of members
thereof to bring me any number
of cases of dyspepsia, epilepsy,
female trouble or nervous debil-
ity, for treatment by rational,
drugless methods and if any of
them fail to get well within 80
days I will agree to cease teach
ing and cease practicing."
The above was published in the
Ophthalmologist by DR.. Charles
McC ormick, president of the Me-
Cormick Neurological college, of
which l am a graduate, and
whose system [ practice.
1t is not the man, but the sys-
TEN that accomplishes the results.
We can make no mistakes, and
guarantees results.
We claim lots, but prove it by
mathematics, actual results and
testimony of well patients.
Send for my booklet, NERVOUS
Ills Conquered;" free for the ask
ing.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-20
DIR. ABNER G. THOMAS,
Nero- Ophthalmologist,
Sistersville, West Virginia.

Tonight is the regular meeting
night of Phoenix lodge No. -,
A. F. and \. NJ. There will be
work in the third degree to be
followed by the first banquet of
the fall season in the Masonic
club rooms. All members of the
order are cordially invited to at
tend.
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FOR SALE-A good trusty
horse. II years old. weight 1l5O
pounds; will sell cheap if sold at
once. Call at MeCOy's Book
store, Sistersville, ". Va. 9,c06t
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Fred Appel of this city, was in
Wheeling yesterday on business.
B. D. Northrup left for his
home last evening at Washington,
Pa.
FOR SALE-Seven-room house.
Geo F. Bell, 10 Catherine street.
8,23-tf
Clifford V. Church went down
10 Friendly this morning on bust
ness.
Contractor M. B. Altenberg of
Marietta, was in the city last ev-
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Black of
tbs city, were in Wheeling yes
t&day.
WANTED-Nurse girl; good
wages; apply Oil Review office.
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E. J. Nolen Of this city, is in
Wheeling attending to some bust
hess matters.
\ L. G.. White, oil operator, OF
Raven Rock, was in the city last
evening.
FOR SALE-House. Inquire at
lis Curry street, Mccoy Heights.
\ 6,30-tf
Attorney Frank Wells Clark of
New Martinsville, was in the city
yesterday afternoon.
It .,
j. c. Lemley, a prominent oil
operator of Mt. Morris, Pa, was
ip the city alst evening.
Il Il 4
G.. D. BOle, contractor and oil
operator, of Marietta. was in the
city yesterday afternoon.
y X Il
Ex-Sheriff D. H. Cox of New
Martinsville, was a business WIS.,
Nor in the city last evening.
4 z z
Nathan Salisbury. who resides
near this city, was in Wheeling
yesterday on short business mis-
sion.
The Women's Literary club of
this city will hold it's first regu-
lar meeting next Tuesday after
noon.
We will have tonight one of
the best shows of the season. You
do not want to miss it if you can
possibly attend.
4 4 y
c.. G.. and E. V. Cribs Of this
city, were in Wheeling yesterday
and while there were guests OF the
Brunswick hotel.
4 4 4
We were very thankful for the
shower of rain that fell at an
early hour this morning. but there
was not enough of it.
= 4 4
Miss Myrtle Ault of Belmont,
O., left for her home yesterday
afternoon after a pleasant visit of
week with Mrs. D. A. Hender-
shot of Diamond street.
Z 4 y
Samuel Nissan. who holds a
position as railway postal clerk,
is off duty on a vacation of a
week, which he will spend with
his family near kidwell.
4 4 4
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Bar
nett were registered yesterday at
the Windsor hotel in Wheeling.
Mr.. Barnett is the new manager
of the Paden Land company.
u y ::
Arch Eskey of Bellaire, spent
Sunday with relatives in the city.
Mr.. Eskey contempiates moving
his family to Paden City in the
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-20

near future, where he will assist
in the construction Of the new
steel plant.
More rain needed.
4 4 4
j. G.. Mcmahon, oil operator,
is in the city.
j. E. Magner left this morning
for points north.
Il y u
Mike Heating left this morning
for points south.
Joseph Lazear of Warrington,
was in the city today.
y x y
Ed Hanlon left this morning
for the Rens Run oil field.
4 Z K
E. E. Carter of Middlebourne,
was in the city last evening.
4 4 4
Contractor Ed Boyd left this
morning for points north.
4 x 4
G.. M. Beaver was a ST..
Marys business visitor today.
4 4 4
r. G.. Ankrom of Paden City,
was a business caller here last ev-
ening.
F. D. Mccoy went to Parkers-
burg this morning on a business
mission.
r. J. Malcolm of Pittsburg,
was registered today at the Ho-
tel Mercer.
q z 4
Alf Smith of Frew, was a bus
mess visitor in the city yesterday
afternoon.
4 z 4
John A. Davenport of Daven-
port, was calling on friends in
the city today.
4 4 X
W. G.. Agnew, proprietor of
the Hotel Wells, was Wheeling
business caller today.
4 4 q
w. II. HUH. lumber dealer of
MiddlebOurne, was a Paden City
business visitor today.
4 K K
Miss Anna Swallow of North
Water street. has returned from
a visit with friends at Friendly.
x X K
Mrs. j. F. Retterer and two
children of Smithfeld, are visit
ing Mrs. A. j. Hauer of the South
Side. ,
y 4 4
j. w. Barton, a well-knOwn
Wheeling travelling salesman, was
supplying his patrons here today
with groceries.
4 4 \
W. B. Showalter. a popular
boot and shoe travelling salesman
of Wheeling, was cslling on his
trade here today.
4 = =
Mrs. Chas. Hare of Virginia
street, left for Woodsfeld last ev-
ening where she will be the guest
of Mrs. Karl Kaiser for a week.
4 y 4
Mrs. T. J. Deloe and Mrs. o.
G.. Guyton left this morning for
st. Louis, where they will view
the sights at the great exposition
for ten days.
4 K 4
Ed Jemison of Meadville, stop
ped off here last night en- route
to his home from Mt. Clemens,
where he has been rustlcatlng
for a few weeks.
4 4 =
Edwin y. Fischer left this NOR
ming for the eastern markets to
make his fall and winter pllr-
chases. Mr.. Fischer was accom-
panied by his family as far as
Bradford. Pa. where they will
visit relatives during his absence.
4 4 =
Hon. P. II. Morroney of Park
Il
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-09-20
They
Are
Here

The car peaches we called your
attention to last week has arrived
and they are very fancy stock.
We would advise all those who
intend to put up peaches to get
them now as this will no doubt
be your last chance. Get our
prices before buying peaches.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-18
STYLISH AND SIREN
UOUs WEDDINGS

Recently a woman who has dwelt
many years in the fashionable world
remarked that as the years go on and
the eXpenses-which include modern
cessaiies-increase, in the same ra-
TO. the requirements OF an up-to-date
fashionable life multiply: and these
nowadays are totally different from
those OF even twenty-five years ago.
Formerly brides trousseau WAS
all that she had to think about. Now
however. she finds that there are
other accessories which considerably
augment her expenses.
One very costly item is the expen-
Isive souvenir of the occasion in the
shape Of some article of jewelry
which she is expected to give each
one her bridesmaids, and often also
tdlthoueh this is not obligatory, some
costly item of the bridesmaids dress.
es, such as a hat. muff or some other
accessory.
these latter days give farewell din
,ner to her attendants and especial
friends, which is generally a "hen"
function, although some prefer to en-
liyen the entertainment by the intro
duction of the masculine element.
All of which, taken together, forms
no inconsiderable portion of the gen.
eral outlay, the aggregate sum of
which amounts in some cases to a
small fortune.
There is only one decent way to
get out Of all this said a bride elect
recently, "and that is to have no
bridesmaids at al. If you have them
you are expected to do all these things
and my people find that my troussean
and wedding breakfast are quite sufi.
clent to please the family, without all
he rest of it, SO I am going to cut all
, that out"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-18

his lips that drew hard across his
teeth
Maggie heard the warning. and held
tighter the dear little brother i'm from
O. her. She was white, to The lips. hur
she did not lose her presence of mind
quarter OF mile distant The fire
VAS only a mile h(N,nd II took not
= moment II know the outcome Just
as She was about TO drop from the
horse. intend ing 10 drag her brothers
with for at their present speed
size dr"mcd il wiser to trust to thai"
legs. she meaning To carry little Bob
on her hack-old Ben doubled himself
~. then stretched his heavy limbs
and iraped forward at run. Over the
dusty road he flew. his hoofS throwing
tn" loose earth into clouds to mingle
with the smoke 50 full of cnders.
Around the corner of the dead corn
field. on. on past the sun baked stubblc-
field. on. on toward the river Of safet,
did old Ben move like. the wind. need
ing no longer a word of urging Mag
Sic. Billy and little Bob held ON for
tfeir lives. One false step now and
all would be over
All about them the heat came down.
The air was hot and red with the ap
fioaching flame; but no longer did the
tire gain upon them. The old horse
Sc emed to know the sacred mission he
bad to perform and was guilty of no
hiundcr: and just as the heat and
smoke were becoming unbearable to
the little ones old Ben dashed down
the rivers bank into the cool water.
wnere he halted and took a drink.
Just as the children reached the op.
posite bank the sounds of horses hoofs
were heard, and, much to their aston
iahment. up galloped old Fan, with Mr.
Blown on her back. Old Fan was a
perfect lather of sweat and Mr.. Brown
was overcome with agitation. which
! gave way to tears of Joy when he saw
bis little darlings safe and sound He
/ took each one in his arms and thank
ed merciful Providence that they had
be en- spared to him. Then he explain
ed to the happy trio that he had not
reached town when he was met by a
horseman who was on his way to warn
prairie fire was swooping down upon
them. The news had been telegraDhed
!; from the county seat of the adjoining
county on the north. Or course, Mr..
! Brown had returned with all possible
sreed, bnt had it not been for the quick
presence of mind of Maggie he would
have found not only his house and pro-
visions destroyed. but his little loved
ones gone from him forever
"Just think he said, holding them
all close to his heart, this morning
thought | was Door man. but now
know that am the richest man on
earth"
AS soon as the fire reached the river
side it died quick death, and. putting
the children ON the horses, Mr.. Brow
led the way back to the place they
called home. OF course, they found
everything completely destroyed. and
v.orn nhlipad fnr a f;xpo ~ cool- +hx ho,,
pitality of luckier neighbOrs who lived
en- the south side of the river.
And for many, many years the tale
ot Maggie's heroism was told through.
out that part of the land Helena Da-
Wis
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-18
CHILDREN'S DEPAR RTMENT

rein 10 induce him To hasteu his speed.
il, front. his little head bent SO far
forward that his face was almost hd-
den in the horses name. which he
ciutched with q frantic grip. cIung Bob.
ut Yer Whimpcring once for even he
though 4 mere baby-posscSscd the
plains.
Down the rough section road trutt,.!
old Ben. lazily just as if death did
Lot pursue OF the wings of the wind,
gaining on him anu his precious freieh,
with awful swiftness
It's comm dreiful fast. Mas
hoarsiy whispered Billy his throat
burning with the iaot smoke Then al
ter another minute he gave another
warning: III $ up to Samilsr's claim.
aLd-oh. it's burnin up his stable aud
havstacil"
she kicked. scolded. begged almost
rrayed-old Ben INTO gallop. She
could not look behind her. for by SO
doing she might cause Bob to lose his
balance But Samuel's farm. or claim
was only three miles north of the
Browns place, and they could see the
sheds and and sod house easily. OF
one thing Maggie was glad-the Sam
uels We're away from home Maggie
Fad seen them pass that morning, the
whole family in the wagon, on their
way to town.
But if the fire had reached the Sam.
ucls-Maggie dared not think. The
river was still half mile away, and
Zen was fairly creeping, "kicl him,
Billy: kick him with all your might, or
We'll be overlook called Maggie to
he, brother while she never left Off
pounding old Ben for second. al
though he was rot half so much an
moved by her harmless heels. which
scarcely made themselves felt, as he
would have been by an ordinary fly.
Then. in that hour of terrible dan
ger. Billy questioned the wisdom OF
their action. Say. Mag he asked in
a falterne voice, eff we are overlook
ed is it cause we dis'beyed pa
But Maggie had no time now to solve
the problem that seemed to be veXng
Billy The smoke fairly enveloped
! them and she could catch the noise OF
the cracking flames. There was but
one hope now Should the fire be re-
tarded in it's progress by the narrow
frebreak that ran north of their farm
they might yet reach the river and
cross in safety.
Watch the break, Billy" she called
back to him. "If it jumps the break
-" But she could not speak Of that
which was in her mind.
But old Ben was getting restless
The heat the smoke had aroused him
to sense of there being something
wong He lifted his head in the air
shifted it, threw his ears forward, his
eyes wild with fright Then in an in
slant he thrust his nose forward, laid
his ears on his neck and began to
gather himself for mighty effort.
"It's jumped the break" came the
awful words from Billy. At the same
time his little trembling arms tighten
e'' about his sister convulsively. Blu
no tear came in his eye, or wall from
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-18

across the plains. dealing death to
everything in their path.
For only moment did Maggie
stand irresoute. then the child became
the woman-the mother-and decided
Q, act, and act quickly. knowing that
delay would mean death.
"Cume. Billy" she said as she jerk,
I'd hold of little Rohs hand ard pulled
him along beside her ON the run,
Come. hurry: we've gol To run fur
Ilife.
She flew with them To the shed
| where old Ben. the farm horse, stood
laZily switching the flies with his tail.
/ This was a holiday for him. aud he
vas enjoying every minute of the
Test
) What are You going to dc asked
frightened though calm. Billy. as he
watched Maggie quickly bridlng old
Pen.
"Here. up" she said. as she liffed
little Bob to the horses shoulders.
There. hold tight to the name until |
git up. Now. Billy. after I'm mounted
you climb from the manser TO my foot
and git up on behind me. I'll set in
between You two While Maggie was
speaking she climbed to old Ben's back
ard Billy. needing no second bidding.
vas at his place behind her in hurry.
"Gracious sakes," exclaimed Maggie
"theres fire for certain. Just see
the smoke everywhere" She sat
astride the horse. her bare heels press
!, ing into his side to prevent falling Oft
if the animal should stumble. Quick
: ly tearing off her apron. she bade Billy
pass it around his body and hand the
ends to her. This he did without =
word of inquiry. for young as he was
Ee knew many lessons taught by the
realized this was time for action not
TO, words Maggie tied the ends OF
the apron about her own waist. thus
securing Billy in his place. Then hold
ne little Bob tightly to her breast
she told him to never let go old Ben
name on any account till she should
tell him to do so. With cluck to Old
Ben. Maggie guided him out of the
shed and gave a quick glance toward
-. Oh, hi no
that stil,ed her heart for moment
Over the prairie there came rolling d
volume of thick, black smoke. and low
beneath it spread a red tongue thai
Tapped up everything in its way. II
vas miles and miles awav. but th'
wind was high and travelling at ter
,rible speed.
Toward the river Maggie turned oil
Ben's head, urging him on and on. but
he was only numbering. half-starvef
ola fellow, unaccustomed to move out
of a walk, or at least jog trot. an(
Maggie had no whip.
Now the wind had risen to a perfect
gale. bringing cinder sand sparks with
it. The atmosphere was dense witt
smoke that hurt the children's eyes
ard throats. But not word did one
OF them speak. Behind sat Billy. look
ing over his shoulder every few min
utes to note the advance Of the fire
ia the middle sat Maggie. kicking tn
Cid horses sides with all the force O
her bare feet and jerking the bride
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-09-18

Only pig-headed man would try to
drown his sorrows in a hogshead.
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-06
SUMMONS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower
In District Court, Tenth Judicial District,
The First National Bank of Austin, Minnesota
"a National Banking CorpOration), plain
tiff. VS.. Henry J. Billadeau, defendant
Summons.
The state of Minnesota, to the above named
defendant:.
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the Plaintiff in the
above entitled action, which is filed in the office
of the Clerk of the District Court, of the Tenth
Judicial District in and for the County OF
Mower, and State of Minnesota, and to serve a
copy of your answer to said complaint on the
subscriber, at his office, in the City of Aus
tin, in the said County of Mower, within twenty
(2O)days after the service of this summons upon
you, exclusive of the day of such service; and il
you fail to answer the said complaint within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will
take, Judgment against YOU for the sum of three
hundred thirty dollars ($33o.oo) with interest at
the rate of eight (S) per cent per annum or
three hundred dollars ($300.0O) from the 14th
day of September, 1903, and with interest at
the rate of eight (S) per cent per annum on tbs
sum of thirty dollars ($30.00) from the 23rd day
of May, 1903, together with the costs and dis
bursements of this action.
Dated Austin, Minnesota, this 25th day of
May, A. D. 1904,
ARTHUR W. WRIGHT,
Attorney for Plaintiff, Austin, MINI
June Is. % 49, July 6, 13. 20,27
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-06
NEWS CONDENS
Tuesday, June %.

Cardinal Satolli. the special repre-
sentative of the pope to the worlds S
fair, arrived in ST Louis Monday night.
d Missouri Prohibitionists held their
state convention Monday at st. Louis
and nominated a state ticket, headed
by 0. ]. Hill for governor. -
One man was killed, fifteen injured
and number of others were badly
shaken UP i'm "a collision between a
train carrying workmen to the South
Buffalo steel works and Nickel Plate
freight train.
President Roosevelt entertained two
German princes at the White House
Monday. Baron Won Sternberg, the
German ambassador, presented to the
president Prince George of Bavaria
and his brother, Prince Conrad.
Three rod mills of the Joliet Gil. }
plant of the Illinois Steel company
have closed down. Six hundred men
are made idle. Officials say the shut.
down will be for only a Few weeks,
during which time repairs will be
made
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-06

STATE OF MINNESOTA, 80
County of Mower-ss. ES
In Probate Court. - x-s".
Special Term June 9, 1901 a~,
In the matter of the estate of Nels Anderson,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Alfred
Anderson, administrator of the estate of Nels
Anderson, deceased, representing, among other
things that he has fully administered said estate.
(and has in good faith paid certain debts and
claims against estate which have not been
proved nor allowed and praying that time
and place be fixed for examining and allowing
the final account of his administration, Gin
cluding said debts and claims so paid by him
and not proved or allowed,) and for the assign
ment of the residue of said estate to the parties
entitled thereto by law,
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
and petition land application for the allowance
of said claims and debts so paid by him and
not yet allowed according to law be heard by
this court on Monday, the 18th day of July, A.
D. 1904, at two o'clock p. M, at the probate
Office, in the city of Austin, in said county.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested, by publish
ing this order once in each week for three sue
cessiye weeks prior to said day of hearing. in
tho MOWER COUNTY TRANSCRIPT a weekly
| newspaper printed and published at the.city of
Austin in said county.
dayated at austin, Minnesota, the ninth
Use of June, A. D. 1901
j. ii. GREENMAN,
- -~ Judge of Probate.
Jnne 15 % 80