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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11
USAGE IN LANGUAGE
G11n1nars and Dictionaries Fall Re4o,.
Custom.


Prof. Lounsbury, one of the mn,
Tolerant and tolerable of all profess.
Tor the reason that he processes so liz,
ana holds dogma so lightly in his prnf'..
sion, has some admirable obsaryat.,.,..
IN the current Harper's on the upcert.;,,
ties of usage in the English tongue
lie has always been strong on,ouo,,,
of the school mastery crew. who VII
govern our language by the rulee o ,
regulations established by Messrs. LINZ
ley Murray 4 Co., and has stood firm
Ior usage against the grammars and dir-
lioharles OF the class room. He is ~,
opponent of most of the theories of ..,.or
rect speech" and declines TO bow IA tI'.
admirably reasonable decisions of th,.
parsers. The question: he saws 49,
simply, Is the particular word Of coi
structlon under consideration sanrtio,aI
by the authority of the best writers of
the. past and o. the presentY And il
is just at this point that the difficulty al
establishing standard Of correctnas.
begins. For TIL truth is that the lrn.,+
writer's are as Ia eorroct, according ia tj.n
opinion of the schools, as the great mn,i.
clans or the great painters And iu.,
rs Bach is full of mistakes that wGni,,
never be tolerated in our academies ,f
music, so do most of the notable maStrr-
OF literature abound in errors sufEcieui
to supply complete set of "horriblp ~,
amples" to any of our reasonable gran
marians. As Prof. Lounsbury observe
The ability to write English CORRECTLY
does not belong to the great masters Of
our speech. 1t is limited to the obscure.
men who have devoted themselves to tb,
task of showing how far these vaunte.I
writer's have fallen short of the ideas of
linguistic propriety entertained Icy their
nnfpHnpnlVnH nHTTprG
these critical crusades there is no cScaI,p
from the dismal conclusion that the cor
rect use of the language is not to he
found in the authors whom everyone
reads with pleasure. but is an accom-
pHshment reserved exclusively for those
whom nobody can succeed in reading at
all
This unfortunate fact is illustrated
with an instructive history of such
phrases as "the three first and the two
first" instead of 1.-THE first three" and
1.-The first two" The blunder is a pet
aversion of the grammarians. yet it ha,
a reSpecta BILE pedigree extending back 40
the Fourteenth century. So, too, with the
use of lay for lie. Pepys, Fielding, IIor-
ace WalpOle, Scott, Trollope were among
the offenders, and Sterne persisted de
commenting on the lines, maria lays in
my BOSOM" observed, Our readers may
possibly conclude that Maria was the
name of a favorite hen
We may not conclude from this, how
ever, that the substitution of lay for lie
is forever justified by respectable usage.
The tyranny of authority is dangerous in
whatever shape it appears, and a RUE
established on the occasional bunderS
of the great may be as miSchicv0us as
any of the rules established by the little
grammar makers
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

scores of men and women in tbo
SONS, arts and trades When pr PROBES
James W. Alexander. Vice pres::'ient
James Hazen Hyde and second l6TSl X!,
PRESIDENT Gage L. Tarbell of tba '' T.. wee lee
able Life Assurance society informio.dI u ~
s st commissioner Hendricks m 1 a.
theIr combiLeu salaries as Officers mat nat
Equitable society reached = r,on, q the
OF 100000 year Mr.. Hendricta, u total
collapsed. Such enormous 81 laria ale" I I.|
regarded as astounding even in tI,is are
81 big figures. In the case Of voun', 4 e
hyde OF the Equitable youth os h, nlF
ness ages go-his salary of 500 o04
year seemed surprising to many mani w.. q"
n nennao q IT, Il. Furthermore, Mr. HYDE am,
$4,000 more salary from two o, IAe
companies in which he held One @'''ti
mat his yearly pay" amounted f. ~. N'
eighth OF million dollars. ""
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

Lord Ashton. who entertained Gen.
Booth during his tour in Cumberland.
is one of the wealthiest of peers, and
derived most of his riches from the car
pet and linoleum factory founded in
Lancaster by his father. But if Lord
Ashton's fortune is immense, his Chart
able works have been on an equally large
scale. During the present year lie has
given to the town of Lancaster 100000
for the purpose of identifying the Viii
hanson park and for other objects. At
the last general election he is said to
have financed every Liberal candidate
in Lancashire who needed such help,
and when his daughter was married to
the son of Viscount Peel, he settled on
her an income of $15000O year. He
was made n peer in 1895.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11
Collecting Street Car Fares in Toronto

They have 4 funny way of collecting
fares on The street ear lines in Toronto. !"
said Charles L. Hutchings of Philadel-
phia.
- was N that Canadian city few
days ago. and wnen Il man came up to
me and presented an eblong box with
something OF beer stein architecture.
didn't know what in the world m make
of IT, As he Kept it in front of me. |
finally asked his motive. whereupon he
told me that my fare was wanted. |
then noticed slot in the top of the box
and dropped in my nickel. while num-
Der of spectators Uttered mt the expense
of Il green Yankee. This queer arrange
ment Of collecting street car dues is be-
cause the Canadians are not on TO our
system of ringing up the fares on a regis
ter. The conductor has no way of get
ting at the coin after it falls into the
receptacle, for the key is held at the
office of the company, but il certainly is
comical way of toll gathering.
Washington Post.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11
Old Fashioned Bear Hunt.

The other day information was
brought to the traffic superintendent of
the NIuor State railway thar hears ware
5"e ~ ".. SUI i"'l""s '.',l' oe"IS were
ueS'io9 ing Tue cocoahut trees near the
fourth mile on the railway at kamponS
called part Bakar.
They climb to the top of Young tree
and with their powerful claws tear awav
the young leaves and then proceed to de,
vour the inside Of the tree, called the
cabbage.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11
Regulating the Sun.


Admiral William G. Buehier. a 4
dinner at Hot Springs, Va, said o.. "
Philadelphia editor: He is a good Hi'.'
an enthusiast. His paper prosper H.
cause he believes in it. because ne .".
faith in it. And what faith IN 1t Dr., N4-'
He reminds me of the Yankee with ta.
accurate watch This Yankee, an cid
ly man. had a watch that for th;rl e..
forty years had never once gone Wto"~'
Hence he boasted about it M all tame
With n guest from Boston be arose ~
August morning to see the sun rise
kept consulting, first his watch, wa.
was in his right hand. and then q .il..
ers' almanac, giving the suns sci'.l Pr.
which was in his left. There was = !, ....
wait in the pale. vague dawn l...
tapping his watch with his toFehh-,-
Yankee said: If the sun amt over.
hill in minute and half he %.
In "
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

William Edgar Cell. an English teach
er and lecturer. says one Of the most re-
markable women he has even seen fit 70
be ranked with Florence Nightingale
and Joan of Arc, is Mrs. Highway of
Kaudava. Fiji. Mrs. HIGHWAY has or
ganized the Eighty Brown Sisters If
Kaudava. She sails with them from
one island to another. their boat a lol-
lowed log with single outrigger. and
has been known to visit no huts in
two days, giving medicine, showing the
native women how to care for their
children. and how to keep their huts in
a sanitary condition. and acting in her
character of health inspector. sometimes
burning disease-infected hut-and
preaching the Gospel into the bargain.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11
Anti-Race Suicide Club.

Rev. Charles W. Savidse, pastor CT
;he Peoples church of Omaha. during
ms ministerial career has married 12n0
couples. BY number of these il is
proposed to organize an auti-ra ce suicide
ciun. Ihey expect 10 enroll about lN,
members who believe in President Roase.
veltS theory. Or. Savidge. in his laSt
sermon to the people lie had married
outlined the plans of the proposed So.
ciety. Meetings will be held low mem.
ners ct the organization 10 discuss '..bs
home and home building.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11
TRUE TO HIS NATURE

lie always wuz a-singin'
Ter make de gospel fiy,"
But, come ter payin' fer de wings
He let de hat gy by.
w en- dey took up collection
Fer de heather 'crost the sea.
lie shut his eyes en- raise de tune.
Il M glad salvation's free!'
Enw'en he gifts ter heaven
De glory ter behold
Hell sho' walk in en- tell 'em:
Gimme dem streets err goldr
philadelphia Inquirer
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11
Family of Cotton Pickers.

L. w. Tins of Garyin township j. +
Confederate veteran. He Is ~ year
and is enjoying the best Of hea!l"
has thirty-three grandchildren a"a
great-graDdchildreh. b..
The other day. just To she" VIVA.
field and picked 2G3 pounds Of cuIt.'.
tween sunrise and sunset. and even ."
did net hurt himself.
His grandson. J. Il. Tins, "-r.'
years, picked forty-nine poun">
ION in one half day. Auotht.
child. Leila Tins, aged l@ p,rS
pounds Of cotton in Il day. ami ~...
other grandchild. Geneva IilAS. e..
nickrd 332 pounds in a day.-AHa.'-
NnU
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11
Big Salaries.

Recently uncovered facts pertaining to
salaries of big corporation men are Just
now interesting that large body of New
Workers who consider themselves lucky
to be alive at all. At least five mea
in New York city are now finding 5000
each in their pay envelopes every week.
while thirty-iive others receive annual
salaries ranging downward from SO
600 to $4,000. This Is exclusive of the
five and six figure incomes received by
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

Sir Thomas Upton says he will ap-
pear off SANDY Hook two years hence
with challenger for the Americas cup
This news will please American yachts
men. who firmly believe that he will dis
appear in the offiing at Sandy Hook
after the races, on his return without
the coveted mug. Coming in hope and
going with resignation must be almost a
habit with Sir Thomas.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

The instructor in gymnastics of the
University of Wisconsin has informed
the sophomores that they will have to
swim for required credits. Many of the
'sophs' have to swim with battling
freshmen before they pass into the hands
If tile professor at the gymnasium.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

Charles w. Wills. who, in childhood
days, was playmate of King Edward,
has just died i'll Newark. He was born
in Salisbury, England, siXty-fve years
ago, but spent his early days at the
home Of his godmother, the Baroness
Woodford, who was lady-in-waiting to
the late Queen Victoria, when the pres
ent King was little boy.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

In connection with the international OK
hihition at I.iege. Commissioner General
Gore of the United States has received
the Grand Gordon of the Order of Leo
po.d. and Commissioner Ware has been
appointed an officer of the same order.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

The burglars who carried away POO
pound safe at Grange New Jersey, are
presumably equipped with asbestos mitts
to make them equal to the task of add
Ing to their pluuder any red-hot stove
over which they may stumble in their
dask-lautern lorays.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

David I, Kenney of Plainfeld. n. J.,
who recently purchased tract of land
on the Watching mountain range in
North Plainteld, comprising 500 acres,
has given forty acres of the land to
the Sisters of Mercy of the Trenton do
ccse, and il is expected that large con
vent school building will be erected
there. Mr. Kenney decided the land to
the sisters in memory Of his mother
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

\ fatality in the north woods ought
TO serve as a warning to prospective
deer hunters. A man was mistaken for
bear. near Maple Ridge, Michigan,
and shot dead by his brother-in-law, in
chose company he was hunting.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

The case of the American automobilist
who was sentenced to n term Of three
months in prison, and fined in addition
is not of international Importance. Reck
loss automobilists must be brought to Il
realization of the risks that are involved
in high speeds on public roads.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

nr. Wiey's poison squad is to begin
another winter of experimental eating,
with the special object Of testing the
value of cold-storage goods. They will
probably find that aside from stalcness,
or worse, in some cases, the cold storage
eatabes are harmless.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

The owners Of the Thomas Paine
farm, near New Rochelle y. y, which
was presented to Paine in 1880 by the
state Of New York for services rendered
to the colonies during the Revolution.
have sold the place to New York real
estate men,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

races next year, but has declined on the
ground of expense and suggested that
the proposed races be sailed in 1901
But the Canadians insist on racing for
the trophy next summer, and the Roches-
ter yachtsmen will have TO ''chip in TO
cover the expenses or surrender the cup.
OF course they won't let the mug 9"
without a race for it.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

Battling Nelson's histrionic programme
in England will probably cause growing
at the Interference of the theatrical bust
ness with the profession of pugilism.
Nowadays the road to easy money"
behind the footlights is through the prize
ring,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

The crews of the eleven San Francis
co whalers reported to be frozen in the
ice in the Arctic sea will have to stand
by their ships during the winter as did
the men Of the whaling fleet which was
frozen in off Point Barrow few years
ago. If they are in need Of relief, an
expedition will undoubtedly start north
ward at the earliest opportunity.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

A man with twelve sticks of dynamite
in his pocket fell thirty feet in Min
eral Point (NNis.) mine, and will recover.
The dynamite escaped, also, of course.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

\ new racing sloop plated with bronze
is to be built by a member of the New
York Yacht Club in accordance with
the new rules of measurement This is
the most convincing proof that the test
OF the rules made during the past season
has been satisfactory; and the way now
seems clear to a universal rule of meas
urement which will put an end TO bicker-
ing in connection with international
rnceS.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

The late NJ L. Gray of St Louis has
left his valuable collection of historical
documents, known as the Sublette pa
pers. to the Missouri Historical society
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

SIN my career as ball player
Manager McCIraw of the Ne"
Giants. Il have seen the 'traHl'" ..-
trick performed. perhaps. a d"|'"
The best man in the business
trick was old Tommy MctaFjH4
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

President Hopkins of Williams college
suggested at t vespers service Sunday
evening that four men be chosen from
each of the upper classes to be deacons
of the college. Their purpose is to help
and further the religions life of the col
lege in all ways, lie said these men
need not necessarily be y, NJ. c. A..
members, but he wanted GOOD men, and
strong men, and those who stood for
truth and right.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

The death at Elkhart. Maryland. of an
athletic young woman who received "A
severe injury in Il game of football with
other young women is evidence that the
foushness of football is Inherent and
not the result of brutality of play or
deliberate smuggling. The young women
undoubtedly played the game with char
acteristic regard for the rights of their
opponents
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1905-11-11

The honor of holding international
cups is expensive. The Americas Gun
has cost the yach,smen of New York -
large fortune. The Rochester Yacht
Club which now possesses the Canada
cup, has been challenged by the ROYAL
Canadian Yacht Club for series NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
TO BE RESUMED MONDAY.
Cotton Conspiracy Cases Will Soon Be
Taken Up by Mr.. Beach.

Inquiry into the now famous cotton crop
conspiracy, by means of which former AS
sociate Statistician Edwin s. Holmes IT,.
Of the Department Of Agriculture and his
associates are said to have made upward
of a million dollars, will probably be re-
sumed next Monday morning, with former
District Attorney Morgan H. Beach, now q
special assistant to the Attorney General.
directing the inquiry.
Mr.. Beach Is now out of the city enjoyn9
a brief vacation and recuperating from the
mental and physical strain to which he was
subjected during his investigation of condi-
tions in the bureau of statistics of the Agri-
cultural Department, which resulted in the
indictment of Holmes and his alleged fell
low-conspirators, Moses Haas and Freder-
lex A. Peckham of New York.
Mr.. Beach was expected to return to the
city last Monday, but decided to iengthen
his vacation a few days, and according to
his present plans he will be back Thursday
or Friday Of the present week. It is under
stood that Immediately upon his return he
will take up the cotton conspiracy again
with a view of obtaining additional indict-
ments.
Mr.. Beach said before he left the city
that additional bills would be returned in
the cotton conspiracy, but that the flood of
scandals would not be repeated in the pres
ent affair The indictments yet to be found
will, it Is expected, include bills against
Holmes, Haas and Peckham, and possibly
several other persons. 1t is not known,
however whether or not sufficient addi-
~tional evidence has been collected to make
this possible
After the grand jury has completed it's
work 1t is understood that Mr.. Beach will
arrange with the authorities to have the
cotton cases set for trial at an early date
He Is desirous Of finishing his government
work and resuming his private practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
INQUIRY RESUMED TOUT OF THE RACE.
Life Insurance Investigation Organization Republican
on in New York. Candidates.
RANDOLPH ON STAND IN OLD PHILADELPHIA
CITY
We're Nominated
Marsha the Mes publ Convent ton efore
Mayor Break
Organization Republican
Candidates.
IN OLD PHILADELPHIA
CITY CHAIRMAN MILES NOTIFIED
TODAY
Were Nominated by the Regular Re-
publican Convention Before
Mayor Weaver's Break.

PHILADELPHIA, September 12.-Chair-
man Miles of the republican city committee
today received letters from the republican
organization candidates for the county Of
fees to be voted for al the November cleo
ton, Withdrawing from the ticket
The candidates who withdrew are: Harry
c. Ransley, candidate for sheriff; John B.
Lul1ens candidate for coroner; Hugh Black
and Jacob Wildemore. candidates for coun-
ty commissioners. A special meeting of the
republican city campaign committee will
be held to fill the vacancies caused by the
Withdraw walls. Ransley is president of select
council and is one of the local republican
leaders
Lukens, Black and Wildemore are ward
party. They were nominated by the regular
republican convention held some time pre-
vous to Mayor Weaver's break with the or
ganization. Since then a committee of
twenty-one citizens has endeavored to Sc
cure the nomination of an entire new ticket
for the purpose of procuring reform within
the party. The city party, reform or
ganization. and the democratic party have
announced their opposition to any ticket
that may be named by the organiza ton
republicans.
The committee of twenty is composed
or prominent members of the Union League
Recently subcommittee was appointed to
confer with a subcommittee of the repub-
lican city committee for the purpose OF
selecting new candidates for the republican
ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
READY TO LAY CABLE.
Government to Construct Line in Lake
Michigan.


CHARLEVOIX, Mich, September 12-
All preparations for laying the United
States government telephone cable from
this city to ST. James, Beaver Island, in the
middle of Lake Michigan, having been COM
pleted the federal cable boat started with
the actual work today. An hour later, the
cable boat was four miles out and reported
favorable progress. Telephone communica-
cation was established the cable ship
SO that communication could be had con-
stantly between the vessel and Charlie
voix while the cable was being laid. A
brisk northerly wind prevailed, but 1t is
thought that there will not be sufficient sea
to delay the work and 1t is probable that
the cable will be landed In Beaver harbor
by this evening.
Congress appropriated $35 600 during last
winter for this telephone cable line In or
der that connection might be had with
Beaver Island, where the weather bureau
proposes to establish a storm warning sta
ton. The cable will also furnish means of
communication for the large fishing indus
try and for residents Of Beaver Island and
Will be especially valuable to vessels and
yachts that seek Beaver harbor for refuge
during stormy weather. Such craft Will
now be able to report their location. The
terminal of the line at Charlevoix will be
in the Western Union telegraph Office The
st. James terminal will be the post Office
The work Of laying the cable Is being
done under the supervision of Mr. j. H
Robinson, superintendent of telegraph of
the weather bureau, Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-12
TOCO'S SHIP
IS BLOWN UP
Loss Of Life in Disaster
Nearly 600'
MAGAZINE EXPLODED
Fire Started at Midnight
From Unknown Cause.
NONE COULD BE RESCUED
EXPLOSION BLEW OUT PORT
SIDE.
Investigation Now Under Way to De-
termine the Cause Togo
Not Aboard.
Fire Started at Midnight
From Unknown Cause.
NONE COULD BE RESCUED
EXPLOSION BLEW OUT PORT
SIDE.
Investigation Now Under Way to De-
termine the Cause - Togo
Not Aboard.

TOXIC, September II, pm
The navy department announced
that the battleship Mikasa has been
destroyed by fire and the explosion
of her magazine, causing the loss of
500 lives, including men of other
ships who went to the rescue.
The fire started from all unknown
cause at midnight on Sunday night,
September 10. Before the officers
could be rescued the fire reached the
aft magazine, which exploded, blow
ing hole in the port side of the YES
sci below the water line and causing
the ship to sink.
An investigation is now being held
to determine the cause of the fire.
The Mikasa was frst-class battleship of
1920 tons displacement. She was built in
England and was launched In 1902 The
battleship was 400 feet long, had a speed or
over IS knots and carried crew of 935 Off
GERS ana men. Sne was hedNlly dTInoIeu
and carried four Pinch guns, fourteen g.
inch guns. twenty 12-pounders and a
number OF smaller rapid-fire guns. She had
four submerged torpedo tubes
In the battle of the Sea of Japan the Mi
kasa was the heaviest loser of all the Jap
anese ships, having sixty-three killed and
wounded. She approached nearer to the
Russians than any other battleship.
The Mikasa was also the flagship of Ad-
miral Togo after the great naval battle
fought off Port Arthur on August 10. 1904.
on which occasion the japanese flagship
also suffered the most. but continued in the
fighting line. On that occasion the Mikasa
had four officers and twenty-ntne men kill
ed six officers and twenty-nine men severe
ly wounded and four officers and twenty
nine men slightly wounded.