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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-13
ANS JBriobt Douno 8plomats U1bo successes Abroao

inc The critical time preceding the Boxer
outbreak when Minister Conger was IN
washington, and when trouble nnally
came it was he who with his military
Knowledge. directed all arrangements
for. the. defense of the legation.
No mention of the young American
diplomats who have knowledge at Ilrst
hand Of the Pan-Amerfcan situation
would be complete without reference 10
FRANCIS B LOOMS. now Assistant Secre-
tarv of state. and frequently Acting Sec
retarv Of the department Mr.. LOOMS
inaugurated his public career when little
more than a boy by serving as consul
az St Etienna. France. President Nc
Kfnley appointed him minister 10 Nene-
zuela. and he was stationed at Caracas
when the government and people OF
Venezuela were far less friendly 90 the
United States than at present Later
he acted as minister TO Portugal. He
was succeeded at this latter post by
another young diplomat. Charles Page
Bryan. who had previously served as
United States envoy 70 China. Brazil,
and Switzerland respectively.
In the Near East. as well as in the
Far East. the young diplomat is TO the
fore Connected with the United States
legation at nople-always n
prospective seat Of trouble-are L. Grant
smith and other young men, while
several of our representatives in the
Balkan capitals are not only young men.
but comparatively new 70 the business.
In this same general zone of activity IS
Robert p. Skinner. consul general at
Marseilles, France. who has just made
a remarkable trade-winGing pilgrimage
70 Abyssinia. and In consequence of his
success may be made Uncle Sans first
minister 10 King Menelik's court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-13
Copyright. 1904 by Walden Fawoett.)


" HE young American diplomat IS
just now holding the center Of
4 ths stage in a fashion TO compel
amazemert. If not admiration. on the
part Of the staid statesmen Of the OLD
World. In the Far East. in the Balkans,
at Panama, and other International
storm centers there is presented the
surprising spectacle Of the interests Of
the greatest Republic being looked af-
ter, and looked after exceedingly well.
BY Junior officials who are mere boys
compared to the veteran diplomats
whom the leading European nations
have delegated as political scouts at
this crucial period In the worlds his
tory
The keynote OF the daring policy
which Uncle Sam is pursuing all around
the globe IS sounded by the situation in
Japan. where Yankee interests-and
they are admittedly highly important
are being looked after by Lloyd Grs-
com, a young man whose entire dlplo-
matte experience barely covers d span
of ten years. and who has been at has
present post little more than year.
Mr.. Griscom, who is now the American
envoy at Tokyo. is the son of Clement
A. Griscom. well known in shipping and
political circles, and his education was
very much like that OF the average
young man whose parents have plenty
Of this world goods.
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Woman's CONTRADICTIONS.

Woman's Contradictions.
Other passersby paid no heed or we're
afraid to interfere; but the driver OF
coa! cart. busy unloading eeeI across
the street, caught sight of her and
ran after her. calling loudly:
Madame. if you don't pick that child
up, I'll call policeman. You'd ought
to be ashamed to treat a baby worse
than you would treat bull pup.
For an instant she seemed inclined
to pay no heed to the man. but as he
repeated his demand she stopped, set
the child on his feet. wiped his tears,
scolded him a little for crying. then
vent on at a pace he could follow.
while the man turned his back to his
wagon. muttering:
IF I'd struck one of my horses there
been a dozen women in the block yell
ing at me TO stop. and they'd let an
other woman yank the arm clean out
Of a babys body and never say a word %
OF course. it is careIessness rather
than intention that makes grown people
do this thing. but carelessness is some
times criminal. and this is one Of the
times.
And now. before you grown-ups go
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word of gossip or a long-drawn-out
good-by. and behind her traiIed the cry
ing infant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-13
injuries WtII Resul
WHAT MAY HKppEN.

DSLOCHTlON OF the huhleruS.
TWISTING the arm out Of shape.
STRAIN Of lungs ond heart BY weakening Of
chest muscles.
WEAKNESS of wrist and hand BY StraIninQ main
nerve on inner side OF arm.
NECROSIS of bone, due TO Irritation from inn
proper reSettinq OF dISlOCdtiOn.
HTROptiY OF muscles, with possibility Of
pOrGlVSlS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
Jockeys Odd Misfortune.

Louisville physicians are puzzled
over the case of Jockey Minder, who
was injured in a fall from Rathskeller
at Churchill Downs on May TO- he
suffered a severe wound in the head
rendering him unconscious for several
days. He is now recovered. but his
mind has played a queer prank. He is
as a child of 6 and recalls none of the
twelve years on the turf or the six
years before he first secured employ
ment as a stable boy. He wants toys
and can only be induced to take medi-
cine by the offer of a nickel.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
XII cARsoN,s RIFLE.

II is perhaps not known TO all the
world that the rifle of Kit Carson, the
great western hunter. scout and ex'
plorer. is carefully preserved and
may be seen by those who know its
whereabouts At the time of Kit Car
sons death, he left this rife to
Montezuma Lodge, F. & A. NJ. of
Santa Fe, New Mexico, in whose
charge it has remained ever since, an
object of great interest and very
highly priced by all members of that
society. Montezuma Lodge is one oil
the oldest organizations of that ma
ture west of the Missouri river. IL
was organized so long ago as 1S49, at
which time the ancient town of Santa
Fe was just beginning TO take in part
the color of the western bound Anglo
Saxon civilization. Fremont's first
trip to the Rocky mountains was made
in 1912. There were few white men in
all that part of the west at the time
of the founding of MonteZuma Lodge,
but Kit Carson was one of these early
members. To his brothers OF the so
ciety he left what may have been one
of his most cherished possessions.
Field and Stream.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
strong Language.

Fredericksburg. Ind, June 20.-Rev.
EnOch p. Stevens of this place uses
strong language in speaking of Dodds
Kidney Pills. and he gives good rea-
sons for what he says:
81 can't praise Dodd's Kidney Pills
too much" says Mr.. Stevens. "They
have done me so much good. | was
troubled with my Kidneys SO much
that had to get up two or three times
I'm the night and sometimes in the day
when starting TO the water house the
water would come from me before get
ting there. Two boxes of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills cured me entirely.
81 have recommended Dodd's Kidney
Fills TO many people and have never
yet heard Of failure. DOdd's Kidney
Pills are the things for Kidney Dis
ease and Rheumatism"
DOdd's Kidney Pills always cure the
Kidneys. Good Kidneys ensure pure
blood. Pure blood means good health.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
SENATOR QUAYs WAY.

Made an Undesired Visitor Read a
Poker Story and Then Got Rid of Him,
Last winter a man went all the way
from Pittsburg to Washington to see
Senator Quay, about politics and to
learn his views regarding the situation
in Allegheny county. He went to
Quay's house, accompanied by a
friend. They were shown into the
library, where Quay sat reading a
book.
What are you going to do about
Allegheny county," said the visitor
Quay looked UP from his book ana
said blandly:
These are the best poker stories
| ever saw. Have you read them?"
The visitor did not remember hav.
ing done so.
well. read this one" said Quay.
He held the book before the eyes OF
the astonished man and watched him
cosely as he started at the beginning.
Pretty soon the visitor skipped from
one page TO another.
Don't do that" said Quay. 1.-The
story is well worth reading, and if
you skip any part of it you lose some
of the best points"
The reading continued, and the
senator kept his eyes glued on the
others face. Every now and then the
reader attempted to skip whole para
graphs. but Quay caught him each
time and reproved him gently. 1t
was due to the author as well as to
the merit of the story that every word
Of it be read, he insisted.
The reader under the circumstances
could not have told whether he was
reading English or Sanscrit, or
whether the story was about poker or
the latest achievement of Japanese
civilization. But Quay kept him at
his task until it was finished. Then,
with a geat assumption of cordially.
Quay declared the story one of the
best he had ever read, shook hands
with botn his visitors, and bowed them
out.
His chief caller had not got beyond
his first question. The second man
had not opened his mouth, and they
left with a full appreciation of the
fact that they had been the victims
of Quay's sardonic humor, and that
the senator himself had probably en-
joyed their discontinue immensely.
Philadelphia North American.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
MEDILL's FORGERY.
Story Of the Former Editor Of Chicago
Tribune.

A characteristic story Of the late Jo-
seph Medill. editor and millionaire ow-
ner Of the Chicago Tribune, is related
by Frederick Upham Adams, author
OF John Burt" and of other novels,
who is now writing the series of in
structive articles for the Sunday
Times on How Cities are Governed
in Great Britain. In his later years
Mr.. Medin was slightly deaf and in
clined TO be absent-minded. On one
occasion he assigned Mr.. Adams, then
a reporter for the Tribune. 10 an ex-
tended and important journey in the
interests Of the paper. The prOspec-
tive duties were such that IL would be
impossible 10 draw on the home Office
for money. and it was arranged that
Mr.. Adams should take with him ST.
600 i'm cash.
After discussing the project with
much earnestness for an hour or more
with his employe. Mr.. Medill reached
for his check book and began to draw
a check for the amount agreed upon.
He wrote the date line and then laid
aside his pen and resumed an elabora-
ton of the details of the plan, which
was one OF many of his pet hobbies.
Then he wrote the name and the
amount. and once more took up the
thread of suggestions and instrUc-
tons Having apparently exhausted
the subject he signed the slip of pa
per and handed it 10 Mr.. Adams.
The banks are closed. and you
need the money so that you can start
tonight" he said, adjusting his ear
trumpet Take the check down to
my cashier and he will cash II for
you. My credit is quite good on this
paper"
With a grim smile at his jest, Mr.
MedilI turned 10 his work. Mr.. Adams
presented the check TO the cashier
who examined it closely, and then re
turned II.
Il know Of no such person. and can
not cash that check" he said.
1T is Mr.. Medill's personal check
and I must have the money tonight.
/ declared the surprised newspaper
man.
You'll have trouble raising money
on that check" returned the other
Take a look at It,"
Mr.. Adams glanced at the amount
and then at the signature. The for
mer was accurate but the signature
read Joseph Adams" A few mo
ments later he again stood by Mr.. Me
dill's desk.
What's the matter now?" asked
/ the great editor. Hasn't he thai
much cash on hand?"
He says the check is OF no value.
said Mr.. Adams. HE refused e
cash IT,"
Won't cash my check" exclaimed
Mt. Medill in amazemeat Let me
see IT,"
He adjusted his glasses and studied
the little piece of paper for a moment
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
The kalser,s Wonderful Clock.

More than a year ago, when Ger
many began to make preparations for
the St Louis Exposition, the Kaiser
gave orders that the German house at
the exposition should be ornamented
with a large clock which would rival
If not excel the wonderful work of art
made by Cassieri, which may be seen
by visitors TO Versailles. His majesty
called together a committee with
Prof. otto Rohloff at its head and sew
eral times he met the members of the
committee and expounded TO them his
views as TO how the clock should be
made. placing before them numerous
drawings by his own hand. The clock
is built in chaste baroque style and is
made Of fire-gilded bronze. It rests
in a socket of green Greek marble.
From the center of the four feet sup
porting it rises a knotty German oak
with a dragon at its roots.
The tree grows higher. and its up
per branches is an eagles nest, the
eagle and its brood staring at the ris-
ing sun. This represents morning.
On another branch are two owls as
symbols of night. Joining the four feet
is an imperial crown with the initials
''W. H." On the colored glass forming
the doors of the body of the clock are
depicted little cupids swimming about
the clouds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

There Is mors Catarrh In this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together and
until the last few years was supposed 70 be in
durable. For a great many years doctors pro-
nouncod IL local disease. ami prescribed local
remedies. and by constantly falling 10 cure with
local treatment pronounced Ii incurable. Science
has proven catarrh 20 be- a constitutional dis
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by r.
j. Cheney 8 Co, Toledo. Ohio, Is the only con-
stitutiOna cure on the market is Is taken In
ternally In doses from 10 drops to a teaSpoOnful.
IL acts directly on the blood aud mucous sur
faces OF tho system. They Ofer one hundred
dollars for any case IL fails 10 cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address
4. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
sold by Druggists, 75c.
HANS Family Pills are the best
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Then a smile came to his face; a
smile mingled of amusement, chagrin
and reflection
Il have committed forgery he
satd. I'VE must keep this out of the
papers I'm growing old, my boy,
growing old. Joseph Adams!' 'JO-
seph Adamsl' That's pretty good!
Here's another check. Ask him If he
knows who signed this one"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
GeeI

1t must be rather trying to be mar
ried to an emotional actress and have
her clutching you by the throat at 3
o'clock in the morning and shouting in
a hoarse stage whisper.
Slave. didst lock the kitchen door?
The key where is it: Quick! III
strange thee Didst lay the milk can
on the outer battlements? Aye, my
good lord. I'm mad."-Tit-Bits
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
New Vocation for Women.

I'm this day when women are go
ing into so many varied occupations
for the earning of their livelihoods it
is interesting to note some of the
more unusual" said a leading club
woman the other day. "The very
latest idea is that of dog-walker. The
work is very light, and consists in
taking pet dogs out for exercise."-
Philadelphia Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
TWO SHORT STORIES.

John 5. Sargent, while he was paint
ing the portrait of James Whitcomb
Riley in Philadelphia, narrated some
of the vicissitudes of a portrait paint
er's life.
Once | remember" he said. Il did
a half-lensth Of a rich Londoner. The
man was a coarse high-colored type;
he made rather a good subject. When
the portrait was done he stood OF and
studied it very closely.
Well?' said I.
well, said ne, 1T is excellent.
Only, he added, you have left out one
very essential feature.
=" Excuse me, but I faltered, I
thought you wouldn't care to have the
-er-er-wart reproduced
Hang it, he said. I'm talking
about the diamond pin, not the wart -
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

The umbrella tree" which is a
common growth in Ceylon. thrives
best in very rainy countries. Its
foliage. which takes the shape OF ar
umbrella, is SO dense that it give
complete protection for many people
who seek its cover during the heayi
est dOwnpcUr
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

A raw recruit in the cavalry, named
Murphy, was given one of the worst
buckers in the whole troop 10 ride.
He had never been on a horse in his
life. and the drill was anything burt a
recreation TO him, as the sequel viii
show.
Nov, my men," said the sergeant,
addressing them, mo one is allowed
to dismount without orders from a SUI
perior officer. Remember that"
rim was no sooner in the saddle
than he was hurled heels over head
through the air, and came down so
hard that the breath was almost
knocked oUt of him.
Murphy" shouted the sergeant,
when he discovered the man spread
out on the ground, you dismounted. "
81 did"
did you have orders?"
81 did"
From headquarters. suppose,
with a sneer.
mo, from headquarters The Amer
lean Boy.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
THE BEST SCALES MANU-.
FACTURED.

Those contemplating the purchase of
scales would do well TO communicate with
The Weeks Scale Works at Buffalo, N. 7.
Their scales are the best aud most accurate
made, and they sell direct to the people.
See their advertisement In another column
of this paper.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Lac,
powder to shake into your shoes. II rests
the feet Cures Germs. BuniOns. Swollen.
Sore. Hot, Callous. Aching, Sweating Feet
and IngrowinR Nails. Aliens FOOt-Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen 3. 0lmsted,
lie Roy, n. 7.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

"I don't see why Judson is in
politics. What Office is he after?"
"He isn't after any office. He
thinks it will help him to dodge his
taxes"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Robert Henderson asserts to have
discovered the Klondike. The CAM
dian authorities are looking into MS
claim. George Carnack is credited Oa
the records of the district as its dis
coYerer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Where are you going to spend this
years vacation? The Lake Shore Rail-
ways book OF sumner Tours to
Mountains, Lakes and Seashores' will
help you to decide. 1t will be sent
on application to @. f. DAILY, Chief
Asst. Pass. Agt, Chicago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Charles Frohman has engaged
Fanny Brough to return to New York
in September and appear in Duke
Killiecrankie
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

why isn't Jones in the swim any
longer?"
"Oh, he caught cramp in his bank
account. "-Princeton Tiger.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

I can recommend Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton for Asthma II has given me great re-
W. L. Wood, Farmersburg, Ind,
Sept, s. 1901,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
FOR YOUR INTEREST.

1t poor policy buy poor article because it is cheap
This is especially so in the matter of Scales poor will
Exhaust your and patience and prove
annoyance you and you will repeatedly regret your
argain.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething softens the gums, reduces intamiua-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. Is cents
bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Mr. Smythe-T think Miss Debutante
is just as pretty as she can be.
Miss Spiter-Most girls are that
New Yorker.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

We sell Scales that reliable in every way. We man.
fracture them with special view Accuracy and Durabi
ty they are giving good satisfaction throughout the
COUNTRY. None are better any price The many advan
ages possess the Durability of the different parts the
ystem of Flexible Bearings and Hardened Steel Knife
edges the Accuracy in Weighing all points in favor
over other makes.
Our Scales are sold higher price than cheap
which cannot be cassed with but less than other high
yrade makes If you pay you will get better at
lie than we offer you and safely say will outwear
nv other This has been fully demonstrated past years
You want Reliable Scale. We want your custom, and
your good will which will be if you purchase Weeks
scale Hundreds of letters from satisfied customers
lie in our Office. We can please you we did them
Our up to date Weighing Machine will last lifetime
Every part is made to We give full value for the
price Do you want Reliable Scale? Do you want honest
work? If send your order and we viii ship Scale
hat will receive your good endorsement
WEEKS SCALE WORKS, BUFFALO, N. Y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-23
MARYLAND LOST GAME
THROUGH BAD FUhBLES
As Good as st. Johns in Advancing
the Ball, But Couldn't
Hold Il.

ANNAPOLIS. oct. a-st. John
barely succeeded IN defeating tie Uni
versity OF Maryland today by a score OF
8 10 O.
The visitors were easily as good as
the home team Ja advancing the bail,
but lost through I. ibles and bad judg-
ment. at critical time5. The scoring was
done in the first half.
The lineup;
ST. John's-Left end. Rouse; left
tackle. staleyi left guard Clark; cen
ter, Green: right guard, Duval: right
tackle. GWynn, AICCordelI; right end.
Hopkins: quarterback. Duvau; left half.
Smith; right hadf, Stevens; fun back,
Jackson.
University Of Maryiand-Left end,
Brent. Hutchins; left tackle. Carnai5
left guard Reveu: center. Baughmans
right guard Davis; right tackle, Glib
son; right end Allen; quarterback,
sloan; left half, stone right half, Haiai
fullbaCk, Watts
Referee-Adr. OIcutt, Of Yale. Umpire
Mr.. Chamberlain, Of Yale. Touch
dOwr-Smith. Goal from touchdown
Green. Tine Of game-TwO i5-minute
halves.
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