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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

As Anton Hegenmuller sat at his
desk and signed his name to several
hundred OF these letters. his emile came
and went like heat lightning on sum-
mer evening. He had no misgivings
as to tahe result-nor need he. The sew
eral hundred "Saras" whom he had
placed on Murray Hill had extreme con-
fidence In his knowledge Of domestic
affairs and In his judgment OF the char
acters OF feminine employers.
Therefore It was no surprise to An
ton when the. morrow was yet young
TO hear the constant choo-choo Of au-
tomobiles as they came to determined
stop at his curb. All day the frou-
frou OF silken skirts. the perfume OF
scented garments, the naughty air OF
the ultra-fashionable. filled his once,
and the constant cry OF '-Saras going!"
reverberated in his ears. All. 1t was
sweet music!
But that was only the beginning.
Each day the procession of carriages
that drew up to Anton's door increased
In length, and in proportion to the per-
suA botiOu Vi ShCN OCSuPohto hAo oAAAAo
bility grew apace. For a week the ex-
element continued-excitement over
the departure of many cooks and maids
from their kitchen homes. Streams OF
"Saras" in the afternoons. streams Of
madames In the mornings. and 10!
In eight days, without jar greater
than that made by the constant
bump-bump of rubber-tired wheel
against his curbstone, Anton's philan-
thropic idea had been carried out!
Seven hundred ladies on Murray
Hill and thereabouts were commend
ing the industry and deIt skillfulness
of 700 new servants, and blessing the
genius of Anton who had provided
them. Seven hundred girls were won
ering wherein their new mistresses
and their new homes excelled. But
they did not uoubt-no, Anton had said
1t was so!
Anton sat In his Office and multi
piled 700 by sand In front of the five
was a dollar sign. He went to his
little safe and verified the figures in a
material roll of banknotes reposing I'M
ostentatiously in little drawer. Then,
taking the paper, he scanned the
marine intelligence for the departing
steamship for Germany.
And the next day Anton's office was
closed!-N. Y. Times.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

enters the banquet hall of that
dining club he leaves the bur-
dens of Office behind him and enters
into the spirit of the occasion with a
zest that is inspiring to the whole
gathering, and which does him immense
good physically and mentally. At the
last annual dinner of the club Mr..
Roosevelt sat down at the beginning
of the banquet and never left till the
final song had been sung and the din
ner brought to an end.
The president has keen appreciation
of wit and humor, and enjoys as thor
oughly travesties and burlesQues on ma
tional affairs and on subjects in which
he is personally interested as he does
the Gridiron roasting of other men, par
ties and events. His laughter on these
occasions is contagious. He is con-
stantly on the qui vive for the climax
of an act or a joke. and bursts into
shout of laughter when 1t is reached.
The president Is just as happy in his
after-dinner speeches as he is in his pub
lie utterances on subjects that are dear
to his heart and significant of his ad.
ministration. At the recent dinner he
enjoyed hugely a burlesque on presi-
Dental Inauguration which included the
appearance of a rough rider parade and
the introduction of a cabinet whose
members were represented as standing
for various policies and foibles Of his
own.
1t is this happy faculty of relaxation
that keeps the president in good trim
and well balanced for the consideration
of the serious problems of his admins
tration and for the burdens of his Of
fice At least once year he makes it a
point to accept an invitation to ban
quet of this noted newspaper cores
pondents' dining club.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
DRINK TEA A WEEK OLD.
Australians Rival Consumers Of China
and japan Not in Quality
But Quantity.

The tea drinkers of Australia rival
those of China and japan, not, how
ever, in the quality, but in the guam
tity, consumed. The men, especially,
drink the beverage in large quantities,
and all day long, and at a strength
which would make the queue of tea
drinking Chinaman curl. On Sunday
morning the tea drinker starts with
a clean pot and clean record. The
pot is hung over the fire, with a suf-
ficiency of water in 1t for the days
brew, and when this is boiled he pours
into 1t enough Of the fragrant herb to
produce deep coffee-colored liquid.
On Monday, without removing yes
terday's tea leaves, he repeats the
process; on Tuesday the same; like
wise on Wednesday, and so on through
the week. Toward the close of the
seventh day the pot Is filed with an
acrid mash OF tea leaves, out of which
the tea is squeezed by the pressure OF
a tin cup. BY this time the tea is q
color Of rusty iron, incredibly bitter
and disagreeable to the uneducated pal
ate. The natives call 1t real good old
post and rails" the smile being OBJ
viously drawn from a stiff and dan
gerous jump. and regard 1t as having
been brought TO perfection.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
AN IDEAL CONE TRUE.

I somehow think would care for you
II your eyes were not OF the vioiet's hue.
If your hair were not such tawny gold,
And II you were older than you are old.
And IL you never had lived I know
That all of my lifetme's to and fro.
Through lurking shadow and sunlit way.
I'd love you as much as do to-day.
I would see you as clearly as I do now
Your lips ripe red and your smooth white
brow,
And II through life had walked alone
You would still be with me, my own. my
own.
For you arc my ideal girl come true
All. heaven Is good! am glad for you!
/ am glad that the cup II Is mine to quan
Holds the bubbiing Joy Of your happy
laugh.
am glad for the paths II was ours to go
Together; that all Of the ways we know
Are as dear to both as they are to one;
The broad deep river. the shallow run.
The mountains high. and the valleys deep
Where days the shadows Of nighttime
sleep;
For the lumber shadows where mockbirds
sing,
For the goldenrod where the medlarks
swing
And. dear, know / would care for you
II your eyes were not OF the violet hue;
And would stoop to your red. red lips for
toll;
For your soul and my soul are soul to soul
~. M. Lewis. in Houston Post.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

estness, and is advocated for application
in the far off territory OF Alaska. Mr..
C. w. Purington spent five months in
Alaska last year investigating for the
United States geological survey the
cost and methods of gold placer mining
in the territory. In studying the COZ
ditions in our northern possessions he
was impressed with the present made
quate means of communication between
the different parts of the territory. Gold
mining is conducted in the interior Of
Alaska in the face of difficulties OF
transportation which seem hardly cred
IDLE. His investigation of what has been
done by the Canadian government con-
corning railroad construction in that
part of the continent indicates that road
building on an extensive scale in the
northern ATTITUDES is entirely feasible,
and can be accomplished at moderate
cost. !.
He indorses the recommendation made
by A. ii. Brooks, geologist in charge OF
the Alaska mineral resources, that an
appropriation of 81, OOO, 900 be spent for
wagon roads in Alaska. This sum he
believes would build 900 miles Of road
through parts of the country which
would be most assisted by their cen
struction.
In the vicinity Of Dawson, in the Yu-
kon territory of Canada, standard high
ways have been constructed at a cost
of from 81 500 to $4,000 mile. The an
nual maintenance of such a road costs
$3.50 mile. The average cost Of con-
struction for sled or winter trail in this
territory is from $3.50 to 5000 mile.
Such trails can be maintained for about
$25 year. Previous to the construction
Of the wagon road the cost of transpor-
tation per 1000 pounds. distance Of
IL miles, was seven dollars. The same
amount of merchandise Is now trans
ported the same distance for one dollar.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

mo- diamonds produced in this country.
but SO many are purchased and worn
that the condition OF the trade IL Of great
interest to many Americans. The value
of the diamonds cut In the United States
at the present time Is greater than the
value Of those imported during many
previous years.
During 1904 many new gem discover
les were made In southern California
They included magnificent blue and
white topaz, Weighing more than q
pound apiece. There were beryls from
three to SIX inches long. and ono OF more
inches In diameter. varying In color
from q pale green to q deep sea green.
A rare variety OF rose colored beryl was
also found. and axinite. . gem mineral,
not known until lately In good crystals
In this country. Magnificent red, green
and yellow tourmalines were found In
abundance In San Diego county.
Crystals OF tourmalines which ars
very large and beautiful. but have little
value. were found for the first time last
year near Rumford Falls, Me. Tur.
quoise has been mined with some sue
cess at various places in New Mexico
Arizona, Nevada and California. Tht
semi-precious stone peridot, olivine. OIL
chrysolite. as 1t is variously known. has
been found in great quantities In Ari-
IONA. Thousands of beautiful gems
were cut from this mineral and exten
sively sold throughout the United
States.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
The King Of Mollusks.

The king Of mollusks lives In the
Indian and South Pacific oceans. He
attains to a weight Of 500 pounds, and
the shell is OF the bivalve kind, and
the shape is about the same as that
Of our common fresh water mussel.
.ne gigantic Tridacna is the largest
mollusk known to have lived on the
earth since the Silurian age Il Is
found on the bottom Of the shallow
parts OF the ocean, and the large indi-
viduals have no longer the power to
move about. They lie on one side. and
all about them the oorals build up UNI
til King Tridacna is sometimes found
IN well-like hole in the coral forma
tion.-St. Nicholas.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

other tough materials. There appears
to be full warrant for the story that is
often told as joke that In some sec
lions of the country winds are SO fierce
that they blow the feathers on chick
ems and other luckless birds.
When some of the cyclonic yarns OF
the west are laughed at by the SCOT
fers, the weather bureau can produce
authenticated photographs to back up
wonderful statements. From these rec
ords 1t appears that under the influence
of a cyclone straws and feathers have
buried themselves for a considerable
distance in the bark Of trees and sides
Of frame buildings; that splinters Of
wood have penetrated sections Of steel
and that at least one chicken was
stripped OF the greater part Of his feath-
ers. Mr.. Calvert, private secretary 10
Prof. Moore, chief OF the weather bu-
reau, has charge of these Photographic
proofs of cyclonic freaks. and relates
some interesting stories Of the effect Of
windstorms.
He says that in tornado up in Wis
consin two horses were tied side by side
in stable situated only short dis
lance from the house Of the owner. The
farmer and his family took to the cy-
clone cellar at the first sign of danger.
The house and stable were carried away
by the winds. One Of the horses was
lifted up bodily into the air and depos-
ited on all fours in the midst Of the farm
er and his family in the cellar. The 9TH
or horse was not touched. and not .
hair o: its body was runsea
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
Photographs Of Cyclone Phenomena.

TFICIALS OF the
u n I e d States
weather bureau in
this city have a
v cry interesting
collection Of photo
graphs exhibiting
cyclone phenom-
ena. There is alb
solute photograph
ic proof that 1t Is
possible for straws
and feathers to be
driven into board
fences, trees and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

)INA had Ned. The
household OF Me-
thuselah was In
CONSERVATION and
deep sorrow. That
morning she had
gone forth with her
water pot to draw
water from the
spring, and late In
the forenoon, not
having returned.
one OF the boys was
sent In search OF
her. In a short time
ha came running
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
THE MYSTERY
OF ENOCH
OUR SERMON STORY BY the
"HiShway and Dywsy" Preacher.
"a Vision Between the Lines d Gods
inspired Wordl
SCsSysisas. -. b. ). =. Edsoa.,

Scripture Authority: = "And Enoch
God took him."-Gen. B:z. by faith
Enoch was translated that he should not
see death: and was not found. because
God had translated him: for before his
TRANSLATION no had this testimony. that
he pleased God."-Heb. HIS.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
Government Roads for Alaska.

HERE was q time
early in the his
tory Of the govern
m e n t when the
building of nation
al roads by federal
aid was a great is
sue. The develop
ment of steam rail-
roads checked this
improvement, but
after a lapse OF
OF a
century the idea is
r e ed with a
GREAT deal Of earn-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
WASHINGTON GOSSIP
AT THE oRIDIRoN CLUB PRES
IDENT ROOSEVELT RELAxEs.
SAVING GRACE OF HUMoR
Discovery Of Great Diamond stirs Up
Interest In Our Own Precious
stonss-Esdsral Roads Again
-Alaska's Needs.

4 SHIN @ TOM
T b ere are few
p u b ! c m Q n
who can SO COM
pletely relax and
throw on the cares
of once as Presi-
d 9 mt Theodore
Roosevelt There
is NO place in
which he can do
this 30 absolutely
as at q dinner OF
the famous Grid
iron club, Of Wash
ington. When he
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

utmost freedom of speech is enjoyed by
public men who gather about the ban
quet board. Mr.. Bryan was also guest
at the recent dinner of the club, and he
awaited himself of the privilege of talk
ing as he pleased, much to the ediflca-
ton and entertainment of the gather
ing.
In his short address Mr.. Bryan re-
vealed new and delightful element of
his character. He demonstrated that he,
as well as Mr.. Roosevelt, possesses the
saving grace of humor. He can be witty
and satirical and enter into the spirit
of Gridiron fun with an abandon and
freedom that is truly delightful. His
charm OF eloquence adds greatly TO his
after dinner efforts, and he leaves the
impression of broad-mindedness and
human sympathy. The charge OF fanati-
cism and charlatanism could never rest
against William Jennings Bryan were
he understood as the men understand
him who are fortunate enough to meet
him in the hour of his relaxation, and
when he can enter into heart to heart
relations with his audience.
Mr.. Bryan. on his recent visit to
Washington, made an extended call at
the white house, and found that he and
President Roosevelt had great many
ideas and ideals in common. His recep-
ton was q generous one by the president.
and Mr.. Bryan expressed himself as de-
lighted with his interview. The presi-
dent was equally well pleased. and en-
joyed intensely his conversation with
the distinguished democratic leader.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
The Real Mr.. Bryan.

Y o L HER distin-
tinguished Ameri-
can citizen who en-
joys the license Of
a Gridiron dinner
is William Jen-
nings Bryan, the
great leader Of rad
zeal democracy.
One Of the hard
and fast rules OF
the Gridiron club
is that reporters
are never present
at its dinners. I'm
der this rule the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

Leanness OF soul is the portion OF
him who has gotten his wealth BIZ
fraud: but he who chooses poverty NTH
er than dishonorable gain Is richer than
the mishty.--United Presbyterian.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18

production was less in 1904 than in 1903.
IN the United States the year was vne
Of great eventfulness and prosperity for
tho precious stone industry. There are
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-02-18
Gems Found in United States.

HE discovery OF the
largest diamond in
the world In South
Africa has created
a new interest In
the production OF
precious stones. A
b u lletin Of the
United States geo.
logical survey just
ISIS u g d contains
some interesting
data regarding era
precious 9 I Oh Q 8
produced In the
u nfted States.
Wbflo rfho v,ovIdso
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-02-24
A REVENUE RAISER.
Attorney General Hall Has Pre-.
pared q Bill at Pierre That
Will Produce Needed
Revenue.

After long consideration and consul
tation with all representative interests
Attorney General Hall has drafted /
revenue law which is believed to pro
vide for sufficient revenue for the de
lnands Of the state without increasing
the burden upon those who hsvs
hitherto disclosed their property 70,
assessment.
Mr.. Halls bill 10 complete innova'
tion upon present methods All asses
sors are abolished and the general pow
Or Of assessment is vested in the state
board Of equalization The governor
appoints . county assessor in each coun,
ty and this official selects sufficient
number Of deputies to perform the
work, thus lifting the assessment en-.
tirely above local influence.
The state board adopts rules for
assessment and the county assessors
are assembled At the capitol before the
season for assessing and personally In
structed in methods Of procedure.
It is expected that this method will
disclose . hundred million or more Of
property now escaping all share in the
burden Of taxation.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-02-24

G. A. Wheelock, sod OF Norman
Wheelock of Pleasant township. was
among our pleasant visitors Saturday.
He was in Canton on business and
called to subscribe for the LEADER.
He had his name enrolled on the Lin
coin County Corn Growers Association
book and expects to take prominent
part in the corn contest at the Institute.
Mr.. Wheelock is an energetic young
farmer and believes in keeping . little
ahead of the crowding wheels of pro-
grsss, He says Pleasant township may
not stand much Of show for the big
cup this year but Pleasant will have to
be reckoned with year hence because
there are some Of the best corn raisers
in the county down there Mr. Wheel
ock left for home early in The afternoon
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-02-24
Seed Grain Lectures.

The professors of the Agricultural
Colleges of the states of Minnesota and
South Dakota will give one hour
lecture on "The Selection of Seed
GRAIN" February ~ 1905 The lecture
will be given in q special train, provid-
ed for this purpose by the Chicago.
Milwaukee & St, Paul Ry,, scheduled
TO arrive in Canton at $40 p. m.
The colleges have made q careful
study Of seed grain production and
planting as we'll. and this lecture will
be of inestimable benefit to the agricul-
turists of this community. A day or
two's work in making proper selection
of seed will mean thousands of bushels
increased production. The lecture is
free and all farmers are cordially in.
vited. Ask the agent for further in
formation
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-02-24
DR.. Wendt, was elected leader and his
success was also marvellous Prof. Ind
seth may we'll feel proud of his pupils.
Wants Good Weather.

A valued subscriber who lives above
Beloit on the hill, asks the LEADER for
favor, the first, he says, and he is de
serving of anything good in this print.
cry, because he buys for the editor
cigars that costs $l,0O apiece, and he
knows the editor of the LEADER is no
Vanderbilt in wealth. and that may be
the reason he buys us better cigars
than Vanderbilt smokes.
Dan wants change in the weather
and he wants it bad. So do we. The
change you want Dan is here Fret no
more, possess thy soul in -contentment.
Prepare for an early spring. Dan, be-
cause all good people get what they
ask for when they apply at this center
Of communication.
The postal telegraph ticking at our
back says rising temperature All over
the northwest and q message from
Hicks says the report is beyond ques.
ton. Curb thy impatience Bro Sullivan,
what you ask for is here, but if a meas:
ly ground hog gets in his work we'll
shoot the first one on sight.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-02-24
WILL RESUME OPERATIONS.
Manager Henderson will Arriv 9
Next Month, When Develop
ments will be Pushed.

The Bull River Mining & Pows,
Company will resume operations early
Ia March upon one of the largest in
dustrial projects yet proposed foE
Southeast Kootenay. and one Of the
most important mining enterprises
ever attempted in the Fort Steele min
ing district.
tits we'll known to old time gravel
miners, and residents in Southeast
Kootenay that many of the large rivera
and streams Of the district, and Bull
river in particular have enormous de.
sits Of gold bearing gravel. and well
.sinfo1 rmed people claim that large
gporeAon Of these immense gravel depos.
ids ~ pay handsome profit when
opened up.
Al Bull river large amount Of pre-.
paratory work has been done during
the past year. and future operation
will be pushed as fast - possible
Manager G.. E. Henderson is expected
at Steele in two or three weeks. and
upon his arrival. work on the big dam
will be resumed. The fnme 8 16.
which will have length Of 1900 feet
will be commenced and with all pos.
sibls haste pushed to completion. and
the po wer plant installed. 1t 10 confid.
emily expected that before the summer
i season has passed The company will be
supplying electric power and light to
towns, mines and milling plants In the
Kootenay valley.
This company deserves credit for ito
progressive methods in mining, and 10
not afraid to spend money in honest
development work to improve their
holdings, and the community in that
vicinity will realize great benefits. and
we welcome it into tho district. % We
do any other capital that may come
among us.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1905-02-24

Norman Wheelock of Pleasant, one
of the grand old pioneers of the county,
was placed on the sick list during the
holidays and is now slowly recovering
his health; He has been among the
leading farmers in Pleasant township
since i!s organization in the early
seventies and has always been highly
respected as . citizen and as business
man. He is 80 years of age and bids
fair to pass 80. Lincoln county was
fortunate in the splendid character Of
her early settlers because through tho
influence Of such men as Norman
Wheelock our high standard of citizen.
ship came as rich heritage to people
in everyway worthy. The LEADER is
pleased to announce the favorable con-
dition of Mr.. Wheelock's health.