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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11
DEMOCRATS IN A MIDDLE.
An Independent Papers View of the
Dilemma in Which Opposition
Finds Itself.

1t Is stated in Washington dispatches
that leading democratic politicians
have been holding conferences in that
city and outlining plans for the COM
ing campaign. They are said to be
very hopeful and confident. The re-.
organizers are in the saddle in the
pivotal states, and the danger of a
Bryan and Hearst bolt is apparently
eliminated. Republican discord in
Illinois and Wisconsin has brought
them cheer and encouragement, and in
their minds eye they already see
themselves in control of the house Of
representatives. Only 16 or II con-
gressional districts need to be captured,
and that should be holiday task.
Without stopping TO analyze this view,
says the Chicago Post, one may ask
on what issues these leaders propose to
make their campaign. We all know that
conservatism" is to be the watchword,
but mum" and conservatism are two
very different things. AS Mr.. Cock
ran admonishes his fellow partisans,
the democrats cannot expect ito sneak
into power" The New York platform
will not do. Here is an interesting
hint: Democratic leaders," says a
Washington dispatch, will attack the
record of the president and attorney
general in failing to prosecute trusts
and men connected with them that
were declared by the supreme court
in the Northern Securities decision to
be violating the law"
So? But how will this tissue" be
received by the conservative and bust
ness elements of the country? 1t
amounts to an indictment of the adj
ministration for refusing to run amuck
among the corporations. Such an in
dictmeH is safe enough in South Caro-
lima, but how will 1t strike voters in
New York and Indiana?
Ex-Gov. Pattison, of Pennsylvania,
one of the quiet reorganizers, is quoted
as saying: 81 believe that the con-
sentative sentiment of the country to-
day is with the democratic party,
and II the democratic party can sat-
isfy that sentiment by it's action at the
national convention, 1t will receive the
dppiONdl VI tuc pcOpic VI luc CouulIy
at the polls next November" Will an
attack on the administrations record
in relation to trusts, mergers and COM
binations in theoretical and metaphys-
ical restraint of trade satisfy" the
conservative sentiment? Would that
be sticking close to the precepts of
the founders of the government" Mr..
Pattison advises rigid adherence to
Jeffersonian principles; do those prin-
ciples demand that the government
shall run amuck among the corpora
lions destroying all that even remotely
or indirectly tend to restrain trade and
competition?
The perplexed democrats are indeed
between the devil and the deep sea.
They have to harmonic "conserva-
tism" with the implied promise to run
amuck. A superman might accomplish
that feat, but the ordinary mortal
never.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11
FAVOR A FOREIGN COUNTRY
Democratic Press and Politicians Sol
idly Arrayed to Fight Most
Ignoble Fight.

The chairman of the Ohio democratic
state convention spoke of "the president
Of the United States disrupting the re-
public of Colombia in the interest Of
the Panama canal grafters." That chair
man would be angered If he were told
that he is not an American, that he has
not one spark of patriotic fire, and that
an isthmian canal interests him only
because he believes he can find in 1t
a republican administration. But that
Is the state of his case.
The democrats of California and of
Wisconsin announced that they were
for the canal, but were against the Pana-
ma treaty and everything which went
to make the canal possible.
They denounced the American admin
istration and sympathized with the Co
lombian government. They put them
selves on record as against their coun-
try and for a foreign country.
The democrats of Tennessee array
themselves against the policy and well
fare of their own country. They say
they favor the prompt construction of
the trans-isthmian canal, but" there
Is always but-"but we condemn the
course Of the administration in DELHI
erately pursuing lawless. revolution
airy and dishonorable course in that mat
ter" 1t is the same old story.
Will the democratic national conven-
tion try to make political issue out
of that non-political dream of the CEN
turies-an isthmian canal?
Will 1t tell the voters that 1t is in ia
vor of that great work, and in the same
breath denounce the administration be-
cause 1t has made the canal certainty,
and call upon the voters to defeat 1t be-
cause of the good it has wrought?
American politics should stop at the
shore line. For our necessary political
excitement let us quarrel among our
selves at home, but let us face the rest
of the world undivided. Let us keep
our family quarrels strictly in the FAM
lily, says the Chicago Tribune.
If the democratic party publicly re-
pines during the coming campaign at
the definite progress made toward an
interoceanic canal. the democratic par
ty will be overwhelmingly beaten in No
vember. American voters cannot be
persuaded by an anti-American elo..
quence.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11
Good Campaign Figures.

To find out how much of country
we are one has only to glance over
the report of George H. Holmes, chief
Of the division of foreign markets Of
the department of agriculture. Mr..
Holmes shows that within year, be-
sides feeding ourselves, we sold the
other fellows 1890. 100000 pounds Of
meats and kindred products, about
$500 100000 pounds of cotton, and
enough other agricultural stuff to
make up a bill for $S7S.479,451. In
this total was 36s,OOO,OOO pounds of
tobacco. We fell of In wheat COM
pared with the year previous, but we
needed more wheat ourselves and had
somewhat less of II. England Is still
our best customer, although Germany
and France are buying more. and we
are steadily getting into China ani
other countries where we have done
little Observation-Disclosures Jour
nal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11
1T PUZZLED THE EXPERT.
Customs Official Knits Brow and
Frowns Darkly Over Classifica-
ton Of Three-Leggsd Stool.

The customs official was greatly puz-
zled. He knitted his brow and frowned
darkly. He even tapped bis foot ner-
vously on the polished floor. says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
What seems to be the difnculty?" In
quired sympathetic subordipate.
The chief turned to him with tvou-
bled stare.
I'm bothered" he growlsd. TN
badly stumped. And yet l am the very
man who classified frogs legs a. dressed
poultry and admitted colt from Can
ada as household furniture
"And what's the question nowT the
subordinate respectfully asked.
The chief ran his hand through his
matted hair.
I'm worried to DEATH" he cried
"over the proper classification for q
three-iegged stool! II isn't . bipsd and
It Isn't . Quadruped--and there you
areis
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11

DNo, President Roosevelt is nc
going to offer to mediate between Rus
sian and Japan, or between Messrs,
Cleveland and Bryan, at the present
stage OF Observation-Disclosures Sen
tinel.
gyRichard P. Hobson goes 70 the ST.
Louis convention as an advocate Of q
Tremendous navy. And there will be
the. tremendous coinage represented by
Mr.. Bryan, and the candidate Of ire
mendous silence. represented by Mr.
HILL Chicago Inter Ocean.
r1By August no trace will be left
Of the local feuds In Ohio. Illinois. Wis
consin, Iowa, or any other state in
which there have been clashes between
rival leaders November is likely "a
show the west more extensively and
Overwhelmingly republican even thar
It was In 1soo.-st Louis Gfobe-Dsm
GRAFT
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11

on Arthur's rugged shoulders, whose
replies veered into bantering vein,
something like:
MAY. nay, Pauline Daylight, a
proper costume and the asphalt are
about your present maiden capacity"
whereat George Baylor, already feeling
snubbed, remained silent, and thereby
sank himself yet peg lower-if such
were possible-in Paula's estimation.
firing of 1t at last. he rose dejectedly,
bade Arthur a glum and the sister a
humble goodnight, mounted his own
wheel and pedalled sadly away. When
Paula went to her room the first thing
she saw was her brothers new cycling
suit, left there in the afternoon so that
she might change some buttons.
what heavenly night" vaguely
went her thoughts again; then, after
pause, "for wheeling" She passed her
mental Rubicon almost aloud, and still
gazed out of her window, while begin
ming to disrobe.
How nonchalently George rode OF,
as matter Of course. Being a man. he
can go anywhere at any time. and all
by himself. Had done the like" She
sat down by the window.
"They say too long looking at the
moon causes moon-blink," she at length
said, then gazed defiantly upward. II
suppose when the man In the moon
winks, the blink adde's one for the time
being" The sneer gradually widened
into a smile which added sauciness to its
charm, as Paula held up Arthur's knee
pants measuringly. II surely am ad-
died"
Perhaps she was. Certainly the sight
of George Baylor-otherwise her slave
calmly doing the very thing he. all
through Arty's TRADE, tacitly disap-
proved of, had fired her veins (or brains)
with something akin to lunacy. Surely!
How was 1t otherwise, that instead Of
DOMINIC her usual night gear, she began
trying on Arthur's new suit, crowding
her too-abundant hair under golf cap,
before a cheval glass SO ample as to re-
veal, even in the moonlight, that Paula
was at present more of misnomer than
Paula as q surname.
II am glad they are not noticeably too
large" she concluded. rolling out Arty's
wheel from the closet under the stairs,
where her own and his were kept. cIt
matches better with mans suit than
mine," she added.
Then her hair wanted to come down.
While tucking It under the cap again. the
wheel fell down the rear steps. making
horrible crash in the late silence and
haze Of the night. Shivering little,
either from fear or "moon-blink," she
carried It along the gravel. recalling
that only her own and Arthur's windows
fronted on that side of the house.
Being bear. he sleeps like bear"
was her next thought, or hope. when
once outside the gate.
d. Then she sprang on--like man. No
uneasy balancing into proper skirt di-
vided seat Away she few. irrepressible
In proportion ~ she had been repressed
surely It must have been the moonl
She could have shouted In sheer ex-
uberance Of spirits--not nerves. A
sleeping. silvery world was inviting her
as 1t had never invited mere men. Only
straight-laced convention can<so thrill
. poor human soul on the verge Of the
1mpyoper. The vague charm OF the land
scope. with dim white roads branching
hsfs and there. Inviting her 10 "scorch"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11
A CASE OF
NOON BLINK
By WIN. PERRY BROWN
tcopyrisht. 1901. By Daily story Pub. Co.,
ATHAT . night for wheeling,
wv thought Paula, glancing acros

"WHAT . night for wheeling"
w thought Paula, glancing across
theporticoat George Baylor, who sat near
her brother on the top step, where the
haze of moonlight rested softly.
Paula was an enthusiast on cycling;
so was her brother and his friend.
They were discussing the latest of
club runs into the country, that had
lasted several days. Paula always
wanted to go; but was usually frozen
out with brotherly freedom of comment
by Arthur. to whose sage delivery George
Baylor nodded gentle approval, and all
on the ground Of Mrs. lGrundy and the
proprieties.
George, having designs Of his own on
Paula's heart as we'll as hand, realized
that he was taking desperate chances;
had 1t confirmed by the young lady's
GOODNESS for the rest of the evening,
while pouring the walls of her contempt
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11


for souls. II 9
knew but one mis-
sion in life, and
that was to preach
the Gospel in all
its simplicity and
power. He had
but one purpose
directing his tre-
mendous energies.
and qulckening
his splendid intel
lect. and that was
70 tell men OF the
Christ Who could
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-06-11
SOULS IN
JEOPARDY
Sermon by the Highway
and Byway" Preacher.
Copyright. 1904, by J. N, Edson.I

Chicago, June 8. 1904.
Text: knowing therefore the fear OF the
Lord. we persuade men."-I1 Cor. 6;l1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
WARTIME CURRENCY.
.Shinplasters" Which Were in Genera Ctrcualtion Now Scarce.

"Shinplasters' Which Were in General Circualtion Now Scarce.
 Washington Post.
 It Is more than probable that should one of the present generation have a 16-cent or a 26-cent note of the frac- tional currency so common in this coun- try from 1862 to the middle of the 70s given to him, he would refuse to take 1t, on the ground that 1t was either spurious or a piece of Confederate money. There are thousands who have never seen a specimen of this curren- cy. and yet only a few years ago 1t
 was in every ones hand, used as a medium of all sorts of trade, and car ried with 1t one of the most prosperous periods this country has ever known by the old-timers who were actively engaged In business during the decade following the Civil War.
 There is more of this fractional cur rency floating around at even this late day, however, than one would at first Imagine. Of course, there Is very lit- tic that finds it's way Into the channels of trade. but every now and then a piece Of 1t bobs up, and unless 1t comes into the possession of one who is fa- miiiar with 1t and to whom 1t is likely 10 bring thouSandrold memories, It generally causes a controversy on the spot. considerable amount Is re- deemed at the Treasury Department every year, and the amount so redeem ed has increased very perceptibly dur ing hard times and lessened during pe- riods Of comparative prosperity. The dearth of ready money has many times forced those who have hoarded up the little notes to go down Into their stock irgs for the coin. In few years Treas ury officials expect that the amount presented yearly will dwindle to a few hundred dollars, and when this state of affairs is reached 1t Is probable the notes will stop coming in altogether shortly afterward. their holders pre- ferring to keep them as souvenirs or dispose of them. after added years have given them an increased value as curios. The whole amount outstand- ing against the Government as a debt at this time is only a little more than $15,250,0 ,000.
 While there are so many persons who are not as familiar with the "shinplas- ters," as they were commonly dubbed,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
PoLITENESs
HAS OFTEN BEEN PROVED THE
 MAGIC KEY.
With Courtesy Many Have opened the |, Way to Fortune and Some to Fame.

Although courtesy. like honesty. Is always the best policy. 1t ranks among the many virtues which must rest content with being their own re- ward, says The Chicago Tribune. So brusQue have Americans become with the rush consequent on the rapid devel- opment of the nation. that 1t Is but natural a man whose manner is one of thoughtful attention to the pleasure and comfort of others should here most easily pave the way to success. But, with the centuries of leisure and cul- Ntivation of Europe. it seems strange that polished manner should be looked upon on the continent as occasion for exceptional favor. yet on more than one occasion since Walter Raleigh soiled his cloak with the mud of a London street that his queen might avoid a pool has an act of politeness been the magic key which opened the portals to fortune and even fame.
 In France. the land of excessive po- liteness. If there be one. one of its most brilliant statesmen of today owes his brilliant career to a simple act of politeness to a woman. M Deicasse began his working life as an obscure ana poorly paid school teacher and won Gambetta's favor by the grace and courtesy with which he presented him with a hamper of Ariege beans of which the great Frenchman was fond.
 This prosaic incident was the first turning point in young Delcasse's for tune. Galnbetta invited him to dinner and was so pleased with his intelli- gence that he procured for him the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18

graved signature. In the first there were two kinds of notes--one set with perforated edge--each set with it's dif- ferent value. Some of the notes were also printed on what was called "splifs paper. When the faulty character of the paper was discovered the work was stopped and the notes were called in. and this fact makes them doubly vai- uable on account of the scarcity of the issue.
 The total amount of fractional cur- rency issued was $3ss,724.07s.45. There we're issued of denominations. cents. s6o1.a23s0; cents. $5.es4. .717.s5. 10 35S.40; 25 cents, $139,031,4S2, and 30 cents, $135,s91,93o.50. The whole amount outstanding at the close of the fiscal year, June 30. 1904, was. accord Ing to the Treasurer's statement, Sls,- 245, ,1SS.21, showing that since 1865 about s350,000.0o0 of this paper has been redeemed. Of the amount out standing today the Actuary of the Treasury Department estimates that $s,375.9s4 hes become worn out totally destroyed, lost or held as curioeities. and will, consequently, be a clear gain to the government. since 1t will never be presented for redemption. and Eucle Sam will be in that amount. Thus the estimated actual sum outstanding Is reckoned at s6,S0s.2542i.
 It is interesting to note the amounts redeemed each year. Beginning with 1892 and going through the hard times following $2,90S was redeemed In the fiscal year ended June 80, 1898; s3.361.30 in 1894. $3.029.S3 in 1895, $2,s33.SG in 1896 and $2.T45.s0 in 1897. The last figure showed a falling off. and is an index of the gradual loosening up of the purse strings as the strfngency of times decreased. In the year 1e00-ol s2,57S.78 was redeemed, showing a still further falling of, but in the year ended June 30. 1902. the amount jump ed for some unaccountable reason to $3,0SS. Last years was the smallest amount of any presented for annual redemption, only s1.e90.75 worth of the little notes finding their way to the Treasury Department in Washington.
 A full set of the fractional currency is worth about $7, rated at it's face value. but complete set would bring many, many times that amount if of- fered for sale. It is more thah proba- ble that nearly all the currency of this character now oAtstanding has been res solved into sets" and Is being held until time shall 'stilr further enhance, its value. Uncle Sam makes no objee- tion to this at an. as every note 60 kept, destroyed or lost Is so much cleaR gain to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
Disordered
 Kidneys

Often begin with sharp palms in the back, which soon leads to a serious con- ditiOn. IL is dangerous to neglect na- ture's warning.
 Kidney and bladder diseases are on the increase to an alarming extent. It Is an actual fact that more men fall to pass medical examination for life in- surance on account of unhealthy kid neys than all the other troubles com bined.
 Every man or woman should give prompt heed to the first symptom of kidney and bladder disorders, no mat ter how slight, for there is no trouble which steals upon its victim so stealth lily. saturating the system with the dan gerous poison before the presence of the disease Is known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
Don't Grow old.
Why Some Women are old and Gray at ThIrty and Others Fresh and
 Youthful at Fifty.

Female disorders sap the life and beauty and freshness of youth from women with astonishing raptdity.
 Because their ailments seem not seri- ous, because they are not bedridden and because death does not immediately stare them in the face. many women neglect the conditions when first no- ticed and allow themselves to. become chronic sufferers from one Or more forms of female weakness.
 G. r. P. (Gerstle's Female Panaceal positively cures every description oe
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18

boys. Often when he was on his way home man named Harper, solicitor clerk. would drive the boys away and
 have Q friendly chat with the poor fellow.
 One day. on taking leave of him. the
 man thrust a stout and dirty envelope
 into his protectors hand and vanished without a word MT. Harper's amaz4- ment may be conceived when, on open- ing the mysterious envelope, he found that 1t contained s250. From that day he never saw his strange friend again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18
Salt RheuM

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-18

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