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The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

nicely and on whole dishes. remembered the
shape of that cross. s-.s
Upon leaving the house I got in with "prof,
one of the regular readers, and he, not suspect
ing me of any double purpose, told me the story
Of the sign language and pledged me one OF their
band. ,.--
A simple, honest cross anywhere about the
place means ''work and good food" That's just
one cross to bear you see-the work. Two ditto
crosses mean work and poor food. Catch the
idea? -
A Maltese cross means keep away, food,
no money, no anything but abuse My friend
said to me innocently: "Do you know how to
way Of hearing what more he had to say, and
he replied: "Pull it's tail And that's how to
make the people who live with the Maltese cross,
pard pull their bells and ask for work. Savvy?'
said that I understood and begged for fur
ther enlightenment in this interesting language.
was told that an and an K meant no work,
but food. At the sign of the OK is good place
to stop. D means dog and danger; ' means
money; B means bad fare That is about all
there is to this comprehensive language, but it
fills the bill-and the tramps
Sometimes found it very difficult to secure
accommodations for the night, even with money
in my pocket. My hobo rig was against me.
After twenty-cent bed, purchased a sand
wich and cup Of coffee and called at the Of
flee of a physician with whom am well ac
quainted. / was sorry he. was not at home, but
the housekeeper, also with whom / was acquaint-
ed, answered the call tried to sell her
pencil to help me along, but, while she looked
very sad over my hard-luck tale, / could not
touch her pocketbook, and the open door seemed
to trouble her. I wasn't asked in, nor was l
pressed to come again. This was my first ex-
perience with friends, and it stimulated my
ideas with the result of awakened sympathies
for the poor, ,down-atth heels cusses.
After that call started on my walk to Bridge,
port and beautiful place that is for the i'm.
provement Of walks. I luckily secured ride
for a few miles from kind-hearted expressman.
he had experienced rough times himself
and reached Bridgeport about o'clock. My ap-
petite was worrying me, SO I stopped at the first
house came to- Strange to say, this the
first encounter had with a man, and he was not
at all agreeable. He called me bum in gruf
tone and told me to go on at a double-quick or
he would soon show me how. In few minutes
was at another back door, where had better
luck. The lady was going out to spend the af-
ternoon, and consequently could give me no work,
but accommodated me with a light lunch This
promised to prove the most interesting part of
my journey. I had taken good care to have the
news of a banking diAaster in which was sup
posed to have sufered4circuated, and of course
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Hobo Marks on DWELLINGS

AS wandered through South Norwalk, no.
ticed that many houses, gate posts and carriage
blocks bore crosses Of different shapes. had
heard of this sign language Of the hobo, but had
never before had an opportunity to master it's
mysteries.
In my ignorance walked to the back door Of
a house which bore plain X on the wall, quite
close to the gate. It was good luck which di
rected my selection. The mistress was just
woman, and upon my telling her I was hungry
for work as well as for food, she set me- to saw
ing wood. It's no fairy tale that this is the
usual task given to Wandering Willies. / sawed
much wood while studied human nature on my
eig-t days tramp. wasn't always treated as
well, however, as was at my first stopping
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

l struck line on which no transfers are issued
that is, none which would aid me.
paid my first fare and rode along in comfort
for about thirty-fve minutes then the conductor
came to collect again. / being penniless, told
my story and was requested to pay or move along.
refused to do either, and after a short CONVEX
sation with the conductor, was gently (?) but
bodily put off the car. Walking down the street,
a little way, observed another car coming, and
|, with my suitcase, which consisted Of a small
rubber cape tied up in a red bandanna handker-
chief, made flying leap for it and landed safely.
When the conductor came for my fare, ! told him
I had no money, but that I was anxious to reach
South Norwalk to release a man who had been
arrested on charge for which was guilty The.
conductor eyed me, grinned goodnaturedly and
permitted me to ride but told me that would
have to get off when il came time for another
fare The time seemed very short when I again
landed in the road. Being little tired of riding,
walked quite distance over the good country
roads, and on the travel / sold three pencils.
From the last man to whom I sold inquired the
fare to South Norwalk, and being informed that
it was fifteen cents, I decided to ride in. Il was
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

I kept dark about my plan to test the treatment
Of tramp. -s E..
I would go to door, make my best bow and
ask for work. Then would pour forth stream
Of comments, the nature of which enough
to arouse the ire of any American. Many times
the door would be slammed in my face.
The bad food received was enough to give
dyspepsia to whole town. Spoiled meats, bread
and cake so stale it was not fit to be eaten, all
this and much more of like kind was handed
grudgingy to me over the back-door sill in pay
ment of hours honest labor. And it was
supposed to be given in the spirit of charity!
In Waterbury I saw many familiar faces,
faces which flushed with embarrassment when
their owners saw me. Only four out of about
fifty persons whom knew well enough to bor-
row ten spot from before I donned hobo at
tire spoke to me and they gave me only quick.
short nod after glancing hurriedly around to see
whether anyone was looking.
was jeered at along the road by the young
sters, who sang after me, "Any rags any bot
ties, any bones to-day in high glee. 1t afforded
me much amusement, but / couldn't but feel
that were my state what my appearance indi-
Gated these discourtesies would have wedged
the iron into my soul. Remember, was tramp
ing fellow down in his luck but willing to
work, not as a mere lazy hanger-on, profes
sional roadster.
AT the Campanille station the agent, who
knows me very well, was just hanging out the
mail pouch as I passed. He hailed me pleasantly
enough, but stood guard over his bag in very
aggressive manner until I was well on my way
again. Some day I'll step around there when
am clothed in proper attire and that agent and
will have chat which I hope will improve
his manners.
In Torrington 1 was given many eye-openers
From the people to whom I thought / could look
for at least word or two of friendly sympathy
received the worst possible treatment, and from
those who could ill afford to give fellow be-
ing substantial lift received nothing but kind
ness and many invitations to share their all II
was great experience. guess one week of it
was about enough for me. 1t gave me some rather
unpleasant ideas about my fellowman. It's grab
for yourself and let the other man go hang in
most cases where prosperity shines. / can't say
that the trip broadened my sympathies for the
professional tramp, but do realize how hars it
is for fellow down in his luck to rise.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

only few minutes before saw car coming.
stepped TO- the side of the track and beckoned
to the conductor. He gave thorough look
ing over and decided to keep on going I de-
clded that the next car would stop for me, So,
at it's approach, I remained in the centre of the
track, waved my red bandanna handkerchief as
though something serious had occurred. The car
came to halt, jumped aboard, told the mo-
tor1nai1 that nothing was wrong, showed my
three nickels and rode to South Norwalk, where
intended to spend the night
Not being familiar with the sign language of
the professional hobo, was obliged to Judge a
house by its architecture. The sign language
of the tramp is a very remarkable and complete
method of communication
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
To Test Milk

A simple but safe way to test the purity of
milk: A well-polished knitting needle is dipped
into deep vessel of milk and Immediately with
drawn in an upright position. If the sample is
pure some of the fluid will hang to the needle,
but if water is added to the milk, even in small
proportions, the fluid viii not adhere to the
needle.
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
M " TIE FACT TAaT MohEY Is
wv GIVEN HERE: NN

the seat stand owing to crowded car, but Us
soon as there was a vacant seat on the opposite
side she moved over
In the neighborhood Of the Bronx are a num-
Der of cars bound for various places, SO after
making sale Of a pencil sought one going in
the direction Of South Norwall, that being on
the line / had mapped out for myself. It was
my desire to learn how a tramp was treated in
big city, how he could 'beat" his way on the
cars and, finally leaving the city, how he could
work his way from town to village picking up
bite wherever he could. I found New Yorkers
inclined to be generous, if they considered me at
all. Most Of the time they were in too big rush
to even look at me, let alone sparing valuable
minutes to listen to a hardluck story. Work is
plentiful in that city, there are lots Of odd jobs to
be picked up, but fellow has to be wide awake,
alert and up to snuff in a business way to secure
one Of these Jobs, 81
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
Panhondlinq the Conductor

Well, after having sized up the city and it's
dwellers to my satisfaction, as said, boarded
car going in the direction Of South Norwalk.
was unlucky in my selection of destination, for
The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26

wardrobe which goes to make a man of a fellow.
and donning pair Of down-at- the-heels shoes.
shabby trousers, negigee shirts, slouched hat,
much the worse for wear, and tying a rubber
cape IN striped towel started forth as a bona
fde hobo to study the world from the tramp's
view point and to test his friends =
He carried little money in his pockets until
he reached New York, for he believed he would
need it there to carry out his scheme successfully
Tramping steadily through Pennsylvania, moth.
ing worthy of comment happened. Gleeson was I
on his way northward to his home in Torrngton, |
Connecticut, and from New York city he tells his
own story: .E--.
Arriving in New York on Saturday afternoon.
immediately made the acquaintance of police
man, to whom told the plan of my next weeks
travel, and inquired of him what should do in
order to cover the vagrancy laws, for did not |
care to find myself in the arms of the law. He
was doubtful of my sincerity at first and seemed |
to consider the advisability of ''taking me up''
at once. Here was thankful for the small roll Of |
bills with which had provided myself. A quick
exchange Of one of them made and the blue
coats confidence gained. He regarded me as a |
harmless fool, and after trying to dissuade me,
He told me to have supply Of pencils or shoe
strings along with me- and when asked for food
to mention work, and to also offer to sell nv pen
cils This would keep me out of the beggar' s
category and away from the clutches of the law.
After receiving these pointers, made the neces-
& SdTy purchases anu planned TO start on Monday
Il morning. Al. .t3
So, on the day in question dressed myself in
my hobo rigs, placing my good clothes and nv
money in a suit case and expressing it home This
left me in New York in tramp's disguise and
without copper and only my pencils and shoe
strings and the possible charity Of the world be-
tween me and starvation. I tried to work my
self into the spirit of the thing, but somehow ]
couldn't forget that had my Y. M. C. A. mem
bership card with me and good credit waiting
]. for me at the end Of my proposed journey Cheer
: fully I sailed forth. Walking across town !
short distance, sold pair Of shoestrings, took
the elevated to wherever it went, which proved
to be the Bronx. It was no new experience for
me to mingle with weldressed,s self-respecting
and respected citizens. to be accepted as one
Of them, but it was delightfully."- new experience
for me to board trolley filed with this class
Of people, being clad in hobo attire and looking
the picture of Hno-account." !" There was a DIFF
ference and soon learned it. It was interesting
Il on this side to see how the people would avoid
sitting anywhere near me. ] had whole seat to
myself and one by one newcomers glanced at
me and gave the vacant place beside me the go-
BY. One lady was, however, obliged to occupy
The Bourbon news., 1905-10-03

flee to Paris, issuing the first num-
Der on March Z.
Mr.. Champ was born near MiIlers-
burg and spent his early life upon
the farm. On the 9th Of July, 1861,
he enlisted in the 2nd Ky. Inf, Co.
F. Serving under Capt. Har-
vey Mcdowell, Col. Roger Hanson
and for a time with Gen. Morgan's
command. During his service he
took part in a number of noted bat
ties and was twice captured and sent
to prison. At the close of the war
he returned home and engaged In
farming. On February II, 1866,
he was married to Miss Jennie b.
Miller, a daughter of John A. Mill
er. Of the four children born of
this union only one is living, W.
Swift, two dying in infancy, and
Walter, five years ago.
The Bourbon news., 1905-10-03

Mr.. Champs ability as an editor
was recognized from the beginning
and during the long years that he
conducted this paper, and up until
his death, which occurred May IS,
1892, he made the paper what it is
today. one of the best semi-weeklies
in the State. A leader in every pro-
gressive movement for the up-build-
ing of the community and a power
for the cause Of Democracy. Upon
the death of Mr.. Champ the paper
was taken in charge by his son, Mr..
Walter T. Champ, and nephew, Mr..
Bruce Miller, and was successfully
edited by them until May "A, 1899,
when Mr.. Miller retired and was
succeeded by Mr.. W. Swift Champ,
as business manager. Later, at the
death of Walter, on December s,
1900, Mr.. W. Swift Champ assumed
The Bourbon news., 1905-10-03
complete control.

complete control.
The Bourbon News is recognized
today as the leading paper of the
county and one of the foremost
semi-weeklies in the State. 1t is
Democratic in its politics, it is fear
lessly aggressive and never neglects
an opportunity for advocating any
movement looking to the upbuilding
of Paris and Bourbon County.
The News has always stood for
everything that was for the progress
and advancement of the town and
county and in this paper the COM
munity has always had an unwaver-
ing champion and an able advocate
of all measures tending toward the
public good. 1t is the aim of the
management to make the paper a
still greater power for good and
potent factor in the upbuilding of
The Bourbon news., 1905-10-03
both town and county.

pOLn COWn ana county.
The News was established as a
home paper" and the undivided
support it has received demonstrates
how fully it has met the demand of
the people. The paper is an enter
prise intended to help all the indus
tries of the community, and hurt
none. 1t is not the tool of any po-
htical ring or any clique, as papers
often become, but is free and un-
trammeled to print the news and
facts as they find them. This paper
has a record of never missing a pub
hcation in the 25 years of it's exist
ence. The circulation is one of the
largest of any semi-weeklies in the
State, and is steadily increasing.
The advertising patronage is the
best in its history and other depart
ments have increased in proportion.
In the job department, which has
latel y been increased and hundreds
of pounds of new job type added,
they are prepared to handle almost
any kind of job work, from a visit
ing card to a hundred page book,
from sale bill to a circus poster,
and will do it well. Truly it may
be said that the Bourbon News is
universally popular.
The Bourbon news., 1905-10-03
BOURBON NEWS.

Now that have finished my hum
BILE effort to show to the world at
large the advantages and resources
Of one of the best cities, of its class,
in this State, or other States, and
of the wealthiest and most progress
slve county the eyes of man e'er
looked upOn-Our own the city of
Paris and county of Bourbon.
Let me say few words concern
ing the paper and its able manage
ment, who made this edition pos
slble. a word concerning those who
were ready and willing to put up
their dollars (hard earned) when
they only saw dimes in sight.
The bourbon News was estab-
lished in Millersburg by MIR. Bruce
Champ, the father of its present ed
itor and owner, and a Mr.. ROby.
The first number was issued on the
18th of January, 1881. Shortly
after the paper started Mr.. Champ
bought out his partner, Roby, and
conducted the paper at Millersburg
until 1882, when he moved his Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-07

then there Il another thing which must
be taken into consideration. The only
time 70 build navy is in time Of
peace. There IL this distinction be-
tween the army and the navy. 1t takes
years TO build your ships. II takes
longer TO train seamen than TO train
soldiers, and when war comes all prep
arations must cease. II il too late TO
build a navy then.
let II be done and it can not be said
too often that we are building up a
navy for peace. Let Us continue our
policy Of building up the navy for the
protection Of our interests; for the de.
fense OF our coast line; for the guar.
dian ship Of the Panama canal And,
ssr, we have a president In the White
House who proposes TO build il, for the
maintenance OF the Monroe doctrine.
for the protection OF the Filipinos whom
we are lifting from the bondage OF su.
perstition and ignorance up into the
clear light Of American civilization; for
the protection Of our growing trade and
commerce, for that peace has been hon.
orable in the sight Of man and ap-
proved Of God--that kind OF peace that
never makes surrender OF national duty
''Let US build a. we are building it,
conseryatiyely, along statesmanlike
or national honor or national obligation.
lines with a fixed and determined pur-
pose to give our country such navy
that in every great naval crisis she can
ever maintain that calmness and poise
that becomes a great nation and great
people, slow to anger and plenteous in
mercy but when she strikes may she
ever strike for that perfect liberty of
mankind under which the benign rul.
ings OF Almighty God is the great and
glorious mission OF our America
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-07
BADY'S FACE
MASS OF SORES
Ears Looked as II They Would Drop
0f-Body Entirely Covered with
Humor Three Doctors Could
Not Cure--ChiId Grew Worse.
CURED BY CUT!CURA
IN TWO WEEKS

Mrs. George. steese, of 7or coburn
St., Akron, Ohio. tells In the following
letter of another of those remarkable
cures of torturing, disfguring skin
humors daily made by Cuticura Soap,
assisted by Cuticura ointm ent,
after physicians, and all else had
failed: 81 feel it my duty to parents
Of other poor suffering babies to tell
you what Cuticura has done for my
little daughter. She broke out ali
over her body with a humor, and we
used everything recommended, but
without results. I called in three doc
tors, they all claimed they could help
her, but che continued to grow worse.
Her body was mass of sores, and her
little face was eaten away, her ears
looked ss If they would drop of.
Neighbors advised me to get Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, and Before had
used half Of the cake of soap and
box of ointment the sores had all
healed, and my little ones face and
body was as clear as newborn babes.
] would not be without II again II IL
cost Eve dollars, instead of seventy-five
cents, which Is all IL cost rs TO cure
our baby, after spending many dollars
on doctors and medicines without any
benefit whatever."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-07

Astoria today Is busting. 'oS''''
poll,an city OF 1900 people i" '''"'
,.,,or rsprenenta almost every nAt1' H.
atty on earth. In consequent o. ""'''
Il Is lively center OF buS'ne'' "'''''E'
10, advantageous location at the ' u'h
Of the great Columbia river makes II
the trade mart OF the vast productive
region of northwestern oregon ana
southwestern washington, and II II the
supply point for fully $4,000 people
The estimate OF population here
given IL conservative. The 1900 gov
ernment census accredited the clt'
with about 5000 eople, but the launch
ting of new enterprises. together Win
the natural growth, has added many
hundreds to the population In the past
ave years Failure to develop local re-
sources has resulted In slow CROWN
bu, a new era OF commercial activity
"a dawning and the prospects for the
city's future are very bright.
on It's magnificent location AMI won
Jerful natural advantages Astoria
bases Its expectations Of future great
ness. Situated on the only fresh water
harbor OF importance In the world
with the broad ocean but 10 miles from
Its wharves, II enjoys marked advant'
ages as shipping center The gravity
route of the Columbia river Is natures
highway for the great inland empire
the immense product of which must b'
exported from the ocean port At As
torIa the largest ships may find SAFE
moorIngs, and It's harbor will accom-
modate all the shipping that may ever
come 10 the northwest coast. It II
pre- eminently the Pacific slope port
as New York Is the Atlantic port. anI
must soon receive from the transcon'
tInental railroads the recognition which
its advantages justify, as has New
York on the Atlantic coast
Development of the numbering In
austry will alone make Astoria great
There are $4,000. 100000 feet Of tibme'
standing in the forests near the city
This vast timber supply is srea'
enough to keep in steady operation fol
20 years 100 large mills, and to afforC
employment during that period to To-
900 persons in the manufacturing
plants, 10 say nothing of the army o.
workmen that would be employed II
he forests. The first steps towards TN
development Of lumpering have nov
been taken, and four mills, with dali!
output exceeding 100000 feet, are II
operation. The forests are only snor
distance from the city and the cost o