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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09
No Jam for Him.

Mayor Baum, of Saginaw, Mich,
was talking about pure food.
I'VE are getting pure food now,
thinks to good legislation" he said.
THE market isn't glutted, as it used
to be, with authorizations of every de-
scription. A boy who once attended a
Sunday school picnic of mine is a
young man today, but if he were a
boy again, and at another picnic, !
don't believe he would make the same
remark he made before.
In the course of that picnic of long
ago, you see, refreshments were pass
ed about. A young lady gave the boy
piece of bread and butter, and then
she took out a pot of jam.
will you have some jam on your
bread, johnny she asked him.
He wrinkled up his nose and an
swered:
mot me, miss. works where they
makes it,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09
CENSUS TAkER HAS TROUBLES
Sioux City Greatly Disappointed by
Assessors Count.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, June 9.-The
Sioux City Commercial club is in a
controversy with City Assessor c. C.
Wales, who has the contract to take
Sioux City's census. Wales, whose
work is nearly done, declares he will
not have over $4,000 population for
Sioux City.
The Commercial club accuses him
of bilking the city by securing $4,000
for the job. His helpers he hired for
81 day and his force brought in 500
to 1000 names daily.
To substantiate the statement that
he has been sighting the work in the
interests of his profits, the CONNER
cial club sent out circular letter, ask
ing reports of names missing. The first
day brought in 1000. The club claims
the city should be given a population
Of 10000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09
TAR AND FEATHERS
Whitecaps Take Up the CudgeIs for
Pupil of Lake City School.

LAKE CITY, Mimi, June 9.-The
board of education has received a let
ter which stated that if certain
young woman in the class of 1905 was
not allowed to graduate, certain
teacher in the high school, who had
not passed her in several studies,
would be tarred and feathered The
letter says there are IA persons con-
nected with it, and it is signed white
caps"
The graduating class was called to-
gether, but no light could be thrown
on the matter. The young woman con-
cerned has failed in four studies, and
cannot be graduated. The school board
has offered a reward of $50 for infor-
nation in regard to the persons who
wrote the letter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09

Frank Kline, who was arrested on
Tuesday by Sheriff Charles Painter on
a charge of having criminally assault
ed little Clara Dodge of College Place,
was released from custody yesterday
morning on $1,000 surety bonds. AL
though Kline and his family stoutly
claim that he is innocent of any
wrongdoing and that the charge
against him is the result of a conspir-
acy, the authorities say that when the
time comes they will have witnesses On
hand who personally saw Kline de-
baucning the little girl.
1t is said that Kline has been main
tanning illicit relations with the girl
for several months. Kline is promi-
nent in church circles at College Place
and his arrest has caused a decided
sensation at the little college town.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09
ROBBED ON TRAIN.
Valuable Diamond Ring Stolen From
Former Secretary of State

PORTLAND, June 9.-The Portland
police have been notified from Taco
ma that James H. Price was robbed of
a $3.50 diamond ring on the train go
ing from Portland to Tacoma. Mr..
Price had the ring in his pocket.
Two special Northern Pacific detec-
tives have been set to work on tine
case, and every effort is being made
to discover the thief
Mr.. Price is resident of Tacoma.
He is a former secretary Of state of
Washington, and is prominently con-
nected with mining operations at Gold
field, Nevada.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09

Stock of the Inland Empire Building
& Loan Association can now be had
by applying to Geo. ]. Reading, secre-
tary, at Houghton & Readings offices,
Ransom building.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09
$625-Portland and Return-$6,2 2.

$6.25-Portland and Return-$6.25
The o. r. & N. will, on June 14tn
run a special train to Portland, leav-
Portland 5:45 p. m. Tickets will be
good for return on any train up to and
including June 21st For detailed in
formation call on or address,
r. BURNS,
General Agent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09
Excursion to Waitsburq.

The A. o. U. w. will give a big MIC
mic at Waitsburg Friday and Saturday
of this week. Both railroads nave an
nounced a low rate of fare.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09
GROUND UPON WHICH VICTORIA
CLARK BEGINS HER d.
voRcE PROCEEDINGS
Husband, Herman r. Clark, Deserted
Her in 1s94-Other Court Matters
Of Interest.

Desertion and Abandonment were the
grounds upon which Victoria Clark
began action for divorce against Her
man r. Clark in the superior court
yesterday. Mrs. Clark, in ner COM
plant, states that she and her hus-
band were married at Olympia, in 1884,
and ten years later Mr.. Clark destert-
ed her, since which time she has been
compelled to earn a living for herself
and son, who is now 20 years of age.
J. H. Pedigo appears as attorney for
Mrs. Clark.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-09
Other Court Matters.

William A. Ferguson yesterday pc
tiontioned to be appointed admfnistra-
tor of the estate of Patrick ]. Cava-
naugh, deceased. The estate consists
of $500 on deposit at the First National
lures valued at $3.50. Gose & Gose are
attorneys for Mr.. Ferguson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
NEARLY s2OO,O0o,0OO
FOR POSTAL SERVICE
Estimates Of Department For the Next
Fiscal Year Include $2s, ooo, 900 for
Rural Free Delivery.

WASHfN TGTON. D. c., Nov. 23-
Postmaster General Cortelyou recently
sent to the Secretary OF the Treasury
the estimates of the Postoflce Depart.
ment for tie fiscal year ending June
80, 1907.
Estimates for the postal service at
larse-the field service-aggregate
s193,0Oo,6O0. an increase over last
years appropriation OF about $4,000
coo. This increase represents the nor.
nal growth of the service. The prin-
ciple items in the increase are the ru.
raj delivery service. railway mail ser,
vice. compensation of postmasters and
their clerks and of letter carriers.
For the maintenance of the rural de-
livery service and its proper extension
more than s.;",00o,0oO will be required,
an increase of s3,600OOO above the ap-
preparation :: r the current year, which
IL turn is more than s5,O00.0OO greater
than that o: last year.
The deficit for the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1905, WIS s14,572,5S4.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
soLolsTs SELECTED.
Singers Who viii Render Parts In
1.-The Holy City"

MORGANTOWN, Nov. 23.-The
Choral society has completed ar.
engagements for the coming perform.
ance of the holy City" by Gaul, on
Friday. December 18th. Mr.. Ninian
B. Yuille, the tenor from Pitsburg
who pleased so much at the perform
ance of Lazarus last spring has been
engaged to sing the tenor solos in the
work. Miss Bessie SaIler will sing
the soprano. Mr.. Earl o. Townsend
the bass and Mrs. Clara d. Thomp.
son will complete the list of principal
sololsts for the Holy City" The first
part of the programme will be short
miscellaneous concert in which Mr.
Yuille, Prof. and Mrs. Thompson will
participate. Miss Susan Brooke, of
Uniontown, will also sing selection
and take part in quartette in this
Introductory concert
The second concert to be given by
the society about the first of April
will consist of the rendering of Han.
del'simmortal Messiah with noted
foreign artists.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
PRISONERS IN JAIL
PREYED ON By FEAR
WRIGHT REos SHERIFF TO TAKE
HIM TO FAiRMoNT-A. w.
WIGHT ALSO SCARED.

MoRGANTowN, W. Va, Nov. 2s.
.'Mr. sheriff. please take me to the
jaii at Fairmont," pleaded James
Wright. the negro who assaulted
Thomas Wotring. The colored man
has been in terrified condition ever
since ne was arrested. He fears that
he viii be lynched and wants Sheriff
Barker to take him to the Jail at
Fairmont The fact that some one
has told him that that is what is to
be done. has not quieted him any.
Not only does Wright fear lynch,
ing bee. hut Wight, the negro who
Is serving time for conducting the
Delicatessen fake hotel, is also scar.
ed. He wanted the authorities at the
Jail To put him upstairs to spend the
night He said he might be taken
for Wright.
The preliminary hearing of Wright
took place before Justice Barker yes,
terday afternoon. The testimony OF
the witnesses proved beyond a doubt
that the murderous attack was with.
out provocation. Workings condi.
ton is of such serious nature that
he was unable to be present Wright
vas remanded back to Jail to await
the outcome OF the injuries that he
Inflicted on the white man.
n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
GREAT TEACHER
Tsi5uTE TO DOCTOR REYNOLDS
AND HIS ALTRuIsTlc WORK
ON THE kANAWHA.

In "a recent issue of the Baptist
Banner appears the following appre.
citation OF Doctor P. b. Reynolds to
which a hearty amen will be given
By many a graduate and student Of
West Virginia University.
We never pass st. Adams on C..
and o. train without looking up fond.
N at the grim old building that
stands out. face to the storms. on the
apex of the hill Just back of town.
Far 10 years or more It has stood
sentry over the sleeping village in
iies plain beneath For nearly two
decades 1t has been practically de-
. serted. Up and down the winding
valley Of the picturesque Kanawha 1t
can he seen for 10 miles and the pi-
5 lot way down the river first sees II
leninst the sky when he passes the
bend at Scary.
Y It is a monument to Baptist edu.
= ratinnai ambitions. The traveller
4 giances up at the unEempt old brick
{ structure now and sigh indicates
his idea that here was money vast.
ed. Let him not too hastily pass
Judgment. Mingled with these bricks
4 arid mortar are the hopes and prayers
mi we'll wishes and toll and thought
and money OF some of the noblest
z0us that West Virginia ever had.
Thirteen years DR.. Reynolds spent at
Shelton college. Men like Walker
aud Johnson and Cade and many
stbers devoted their best in its be.
half. To this school came the boys OF
another generation. Under the mag
netie influence Of Reynolds they
started their scholastic careers. and
Z ZONE of them have mounted to hon.
orabIe heights in the worlds esteem
They have preached the word and
hecnrne useful men in various ave
mugs Of the worlds work.
They may not look back o their alma
mater as growing and thriving as
4he years pass on, but they can think
} df the bleak old monument rs a pre-,
eions thing ana one TO be revercd be
cause of the inspiration they re-
ceTyed therein. The old question al
ways recurs, did it pay? Americans
+ resolve all questions into the one
formula Unhesitatingly. yes. DR.
Reynolds may yet feel the stain OF
ths self denial imposed during his
h i1rr-.rsa Sff ronrIv reou;ted Sar,,ica byI
me hold that snch men could not gath
{ er the youth together for a term Of
wears without the result for goot
reaching into eternity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
HOuLT.

Harry McElfresh and wife are
visiting her parents at Rymer, this
county.
DR.. Vigil N. Jones, of sistersvfiie,
has been visiting at J. N. Pricketts.
Misses Edna Satterfield and Katie
Hoult were visiting Ernest Wyles. at
Fairmont Saturday AMI Sunday.
Notice was given Sunday evening
by the trustees that on Monday
morning school would begin again
but the children who went were dis
appointed. There was some misun-
Outstanding between the trustees and
Superintendent Faust. He was to
get a man and send down, but they
understood that he was to come on
Monday. We understand that Pro.
lessor Ferguson, principal of the
First ward school, will be down to-
day and see the trustees and make
arrangements to teach till the First
ward school building is finished at
which time Mr.. Faust has promised
teacher to take the school.
Mrs. B. F. Maybe, and brother
also named Maybe or Male, came to
Honlt Tuesday after her household
goods only to find the Sheriff mad
levied on them for taxes, but the taxes
were paid the goods released AMI
they will be taken away to-day.
We understand that man who
was hurt here the other day while
unloading timber from car has
died. This makes three men who
have been killed on the work here
besides Smith who was killed by a
man working on the bridge. During
the past four years no less than eight
persons have met violent deaths
within half mile Of the, postofIice
here. AT this rate we shall soon be
quite metropolitan.
F. l.. Harr, mailAclerk on and 4.
Is off on a furlough studying UP for
the semi-annual examination.
After several months OF suffering
John Prickett, Of Prickett's creek,
near Viola, passed away Tuesday af-
ternoon at 2:3o in his 95th year. Up
till few months ago he had scarce.
ly known a days Sickness He will
be inferred at the old Prickett fam
lily graveyard near the mouth of
Pricketts, at about ten o'clock to-
day. Although he will be greatly
missed and truly mournei by a host
of relatives and friends, yet, consid-
ering his age and sufferings for
weeks past. he is undoubtedly better
Off as he has now entered upon his
well merited reward after long life
well spent. mot dead but sleeping"
the Savior said. ASLEEP in Jesus
blessed sleep, from which none ever
wakes to weep"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Six Months, SO Gents.

THE TWICE-A-wEEK AMERICAN
is published in two issues, Tuesday
and Friday mornings, with the news
of the week in compact shape. It also
contains interesting special CORE
spondence, entertaining romances
good poetry, local matter Of general
interest and fresh miscellany suitable
for the home circle. "A carefully edit
ed Agricultural Department and fun
and reliable Financial and Market
Reports are special features.
See clubbing arrangements in other
parts of the paper.
Entered at the Postofice at BaltI.
more, Nd, as second.class matter
April 10, 1904.
CHAs. C. FULTON & Co.
FELIX AGNUs. Manager and Pub.
Usher.
American once, Baltimore. Md.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
NOTICE.

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that E, J..
Sypoult has made application for a
city license, to sell at retail spirituous
liquors, wines. etc, at the C. w Alb.
bolt place on Monroe street in the city
OF FairmCnt.
j. ENGLE,
S-itv CIorl,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
The Peoples Bank of Fair
mont. *
CAPITAL STOCK PAID,
IN, $50, 900. 90.

Directors-Geo. NJ. Jasobs, W. 8.
Meredith, J. NJ. Hartley, Harry Shaw.
W. S. Raymond. c. E. Hutchinson,
Howard R. Furbee.
We solicit your business, which viii
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Our IRE and burglar proof vaults
are free to customers for. private
papers. \;
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1. o. o. r.

Marion Lodge No. II.
Meets every Tuesday evening. Odd
Fellows Hall. corner OF Main and
Monroe streets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
\
SOCIETIES
MASONIC.
.Eairmont Lodae Mo-. Q.

.Fairmont Lodge No. ..
Meets first and third Monday even
ings Of each month, Masonic Temple,
corner of Main and Bridge streeta.
Orient Chapter No. 8, r. A. M.
Meets second Monday evening of
each month. Masonic Temple. corner
Of Main and Bridge streets. ,,,.
Crusade cemmandery No. 8, X. T.
Meets fourth Monday evening Of
each month. Masonic Temple, corner
Of Main and Bridge streets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
a0ER RAILWAY coNpucro

Fairmont Division, No. 472.
Meets every first Sunday at 2:3C
P. NJ; Third Sunday at 1880 P. M
Eagle Hall. Main street.
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J.. o. r. M.


Setting Sun Tribe No. IS.
Meets every Thursday evening,
Odd Fellows Hall. corner of Mer.
chant and Market streets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to Thomas &
Harr must settle before Nov. 18th or
have their accounts put out for collec.
ton. \
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w. o. w.

White Oak Camp No. 20.
Meets every Thursday evening,
Willard Hall, w. G. T. U. building,
corner OF Fairmont avenue and First
street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23

Waneta Council No. 6, D. p.
Meets every Friday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall, corner Of Merchant
and Market streets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23

John w. vogel's Big City Minstrels
is colossal amusement enterprise
first-class, !,lgh-ciass and never out.
ciassed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
Palatine Lodae No. "a.

Paiatine Lodge No. "a.
Meets every Wednesday evening.
Odd Fellows Hall. corner OF Mer.
chant and Market streets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23

U. s. G. Merrineld, Jefferson street.
near Jackson, fine shoe repairing:
new work a specially. (
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r. o. E. AERlE $50.

Meets every Wednesday evening
Skinner block, Main street.
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MONONGAH DIyINIslN :.

MONON6AH DIVISION.
No. 1.-Arrives at Fairmont 12:10P NJ.
NO. 6.-Arrives at Fairmont 5:45P. N.
No. 3.-Arrives at Fairmont 7:45 A. N.
No. 2.-Leaves Fairmont. 7:1O A. M.
No. 6.-Leaves Fairmont. :. 225Ip. N.
No. 4.-Leaves Fairmont.. 9:45P.M.
No. 66-Leaves Fairmont. 800 A. M.
No. 69-Arrives at Fairmont. S:55P. M.
Nos. 2, 4, 3 and 5 daily except Sun
day; No. &c Sunday only.
For sleeping car reservations and
information concerning tickets I'd
rates, consult
T. B. HENDERSON,,
Ticket Agent
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Terms BY Mail, Postage Prepaid.
Daily, one month .............ss as
Daily and Sunday, month =. 40
Daily, three months ........ IF
Daily and Sunday, 8 months -. Lib
Daily, six months ........... 1.50
Daily and Sunday, six months j. 2.25
Daily, one year .-.......... 300
Daily. with Sunday edition year. 4.50
Sunday edition, one year 80. ,1.50
THE TwlcE-A-wEek AMERICAN.
The Cheapest and Best Family News
paper Published. s
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
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MODERN wooDMEN OF AMERICA.
White Camp No. 5473.

White Camp No. SAB.
Meets every Thursday evening,
Eagles Hall, Skinner Block, Main
street.
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A. o. U. W.

Fairmont Lodge No. II.
Meets every Monday evening, Home
Savings Bank building, Main street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23
.For ReM.

Z For RenS
Two furnished roomA at FOG Gas.
an avenue.
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Royal Arcanum

Meets first and third Wednesday
each month in A. o. U. w. Hall.
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Division No. 2, 9Th Pa. Reg, U. r..
Meets every second and fourth
Monday evening in Eagles Hall, over
postoffice.
Marion Hive, No. 30, meets every
Tuesday evening IN Eagles Hail,
over postofice.
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Mountain City Eneampment No. s.
Meets first and third Friday even
ings OF each month, Odd Fellows
Hall, corner of Main and Monroe
streets.
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Canton Mononsahela No. 8. p. M.
Meets every Thursday evening. Odd
Fellows Hall. corner of Main and
Monroe streets.
West Virginia Lodge No. "a, q. r.
Meets every Monday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall. corner of Main and
Monroe streets.
Seven Star Lodge No. 81, D. r.
Meets every Monday evening, Odd
Fellows Hall, corner of Merchant
and Market streets.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-23

National Protective Legion.
Meets second and third Wednesday
evening, over Home Saming's bank
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PAwPAW BRANCH.

FA"FAW BRAN H.
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday,
No. 201-Leaves Fairmont. .7:OOA NJ.
No. 203-Leaves Fairmont. 400 r. M.
No. 200-Arrivesa at Fairmonta:55 Am
No. 202-Arrives at Fairmont $40 P. M.
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K. OF p.
Mt. City Lodge No. 4s.
Meets every Thursday evening, 315
Main street.
Fairmont Lodge No. IS, U. r.
Meets second and fourth Friday
evenings of each month. 315 Main
street.
Pythlan Temple No. s, r. 8.
Meets every Tuesday evening In
X. Of P. hall.
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Order of the Golden Seal, No. $50.
Meets every Friday night at 1880
Eagles Hall.
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3. p. o. E.

3. p. o. E.
Lodge No. 2s4.
Meets every Tuesday evening,
Elks' Home, Main street.
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X. o. T. M.

showaIter Tent No. 2.
Meets every Monday evening l
Eagles Hall, over postoffice.
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F., N. AND p. BRANCH.

F., N. AND r. BRANOR.
ARRIVES.
No. 62.-From Morgant'n. 6:55 A. M.
No. 66.-From Morgant'n. 1850 A. NJ.
NO. e0.-Pittsburg Accom- n LOOP. NJ.
No. 2.-Pittsburg Accom'n 1880 P. M.
No. 4.-Ptttsburg Accom'n $40 P. ~.
No. A.-From Pittsb'g... y4op. NJ.
DEPARTS. w..
No. 1.-Pittsburg Accom'n 500 A. NJ.
No. 3.-Pittsburg Accom'n 1850 AN.
No. 51.-Connellsville Ac'm 2:25P.H.
No. 69.-For Morgantown 900 P. NJ.
Nos. 2, 3, and SO daily except
Sunday; Nos. A and Sc Sunday only.
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1.-THE
BALTIMORE AMERICAN
Established 1873.
The Dally HmsfIGan ~

Terms By Mail, Postage prepaid.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-10-11
A Troubled One,

It Is said that the expression There
Is q skeleton in every closet" arose
from the following incident: A young
italian student, finding he was dying,
fearing to break the news to his moth
er, adopted the following device: He
informed her that he was ill and that
It had been foretold he would not re.
cover until he had worn a shirt made
by woman who had no trouble. The
widow soon discovered it was no easy
task to find such person, but at length
was referred to lady who seemed
surrounded with every comfort and
happiness and possessed husband
who seemed devoted to her. The wild
ow made known her request and for
an answer was shown closet where a
skeleton hung suspended from beam.
She was told it was the remains of the
lady's former lover, who from motives
Of jealousy had been slain by her hus-
band, and that he compelled her to Wis
it it every day. The widow concluded
that no one was without trouble, that
there Is skeleton in every closet"
and became reconciled to the approach
ing loss of her son.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1905-10-11
Newton's TeIescOpe,

Newton fashioned a concave mirror
from mixture of copper and tin,
which gives a surface with almost the
luster of silver. An image of the star
was produced in the focus of this mir
ror, and then this image when exam
ined by magnifying eyepiece permits
the astronomer to study the star at
what Is equivalent to a greatly reduced
distance. Such is the principle Of the
famous erecting telescope which bears
the name of Newton. The little reflect
or which he constructed Is still pre-
served as one of the treasures of the
Royal society. The telescope tube had
the very modest dimensions of an inch
In diameter. 1t was, however, the pre-
cursor of whole series of magnificent
instruments, each outstripping the 9th
er In magnitude