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Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
FORTUNE WORRIES POOR WOMAN
Was Bequeathed a Neat Sum and
Can't Get Used to II.

"The wealthy do have their wor.
ries," said Mrs. Cynthia Nicholson,
who is worth $50,000 looking up to.
day from the steaming washtub over
which she had toiled for many years
to support her family, and which she
finds it difficult to leave in spite Of her
snug little fortune. Il have whole
lot of money now" she continued. 81
have put it in bank, but goodness,
burglars rob banks, and so do bank
officers! l want somebody to watch
the bank officers and somebody to
watch the watchers"
Judge Henry S. Stevenson yesterday
afternoon sought out Mrs. Nicholson,
who is a widow, in her rooms on the
third floor, rear, of tenement house
in Harriet street, says a Bridgeport
Comm special to the New York Her.
aid, and told her that her uncle, Will.
lam Germond of Middletown, had died,
leaving an estate of which her share
will be between $4,000 and $4,000,
and handed her a certified check for
$1,000 as the first installment of her
fortune.
Il toiled for forty years." said this
energetic widow, who is now SO years
old, without being able to save a
single penny for rainy day, and
never can get used to having money.
1t troubles me. 1t makes me suspi.
cious and l keep thinking everyone is
trying to swindle me out of it.
would like to build myself comfort
able home, but / am afraid of the
real estate agents and builders, and
know could never trust lawyer.
"Of course l am glad | haven't to
work any more, and the children will
be able to live well on the money
when | am gone, but | was happy
enough before became wealthy. Now
| am worried half to death"
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Profit in Making Rag Dolls.

Two women, one having business
ability, and the other artistic talent,
started out some little time ago to
earn their living. They chose the
manufacture of rag dolls. They took
a room on a business street, and be-
gan to supply the dolls by the whole
sale, to firms who would cell them
at retail.
The artistic woman painted the
faces, and the companion did the more
practical part of forming the bodies
and making the costumes of the dolls.
The business grew. The price of the
dolls rose in proportion to the elabo-
rate makeup of the doll, til, some CT
them brought IS to $40.
The young women no longer could
do all the work themselves. They be-
gan to give out the little garments,
caps and socks to be made by the
dozen. This business has progressed
until now two floors in q building on a
public street are utilized. Quite a
staff of helpers is employed. The sue
cess of the firm has come from the
practical way in which the members
went to work, their reliability and the
excellence of the article supplied.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
At 20 Years of Ace a Cadet.

1t is not often that a man of seventy
years of age goes to school. 1t is
more rare yet to find one enlisted as
a cadet, drilling an hour each day
and taking a lively interest in his
military duties.
The latter, however, is not strange
when the fact is remembered that
this same cadet, William Standifer of
Kinds county, Miss, is a veteran of
the civil war, was a gallant soldier in
the Confederate army and bears scars
to attest his bravery in many an en-
gagement during four long years.
Now, in the sunset of his life, he
again wears the Confederate gray, and
steps as lightly forward to the stirring
music Of Dixie" as any sixteen-year.
old cadet in the battalion of 400 at
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege of Mississippi at Starkville.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22

decided so long ago. She sits up
there, all day long-except when they
call her for something, which is about
every two minutes, for Rachel is q
helpful somebody, and not at all like
her good-for-nothing sister-she sits
there, l say, sewing, sewing, on her
ousseau-'sewing the long white
seam,' as Jean Ingelow says-and with
the most calmly, placidly happy ex.
preston on her face, as though the
earth and love and everything like
that had been made just for her. 1t
makes me-"
Rachers eyes were wet with a shin.
ing happy moisture, when Danny
came running, sending jubilant shout
before him:
SISTER! Yonder he comes. An
bet he's brought me a new baseball"
"Mr. Arnold, this is Bess," she said,
little later, blushing and smiling,
until even one who did not love he-
very much would have seen that she
was no longer plain.
81 think / shall go over to Ark
wright on visit to Ethel Joyner," said
Bess a week later. Somehow, her va
cation was beginning to pail upon her
and she was restless.
81 think would not CO." said
Rachel, quietly. She was still sewing.
but rather slowly; as though there
were no need for haste. AS Bess
looked at her with quick inquiry she
said: Mother is anxious for you to
help her a little-or at least, to want
to help her-and-well, wouldn't co."
And then Rachel hummed low tune,
to show how much she was at ease.
Other days went by, and Rachel
pushed the machine back against the
wall There is no haste" she said.
81 am little tired of sewing so long
I think l will rest for a few days"
And she rested, not being stbng
enough to go on a picnic with her
lover and the family, and feeling too
tired for the walk to church. Bess
grew more irritable, and began letters
and threw them into the fire, and
started books, and forgot how far she
had read.
II think I shall go to the city and
find employment" she suggested;
and Rachel turned upon her with a
pale face.
''Bess, you shall not go!" she cried,
with a little desolate wall in her
voice. Just stay here-it will ali
come right. IL need you to stand
by me. You sell am not quite
sure whether will marry Fred-after
all. l am not positive that love him
and one ought to be very sure,
don't you think so?" And with lips
white and trembling, she looked into
Bessie's eyes.
The next day Bess went out for a
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Mater Publication.

A physician connected with the
United States Agricultural department
has called attention to the fact that
an extremely small quantity OF sui
plate of copper will prevent the
growth of algae in lakes, ponds and
storage reservoirs, and will destroy
typhoid and cholera germs. The ques-
ton at once arises whether this meth
cd can be considered thoroughly hy-
gienic. The probability is that the
small amount of copper thus en-
ployed would be neutralized by COM
bining with vegetable substances so
that the water will be left practically
pure; nevertheless, the addition OF
chemical substances to water cannot
be considered the most desirable
method of publication. Boiling and
altering through a Pasteur filter are
really the best methods. Filters are
cheap, and boiling is an easy and sim
pie process. The old-fashioned char
coal and gravel filters cannot be re-
lied upon.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Alcohol and tuberculosis.

DR.. S. A Knopf, the eminent New
York physician who has given great
deal of attention to the subject of
tuberculosis, took occasion not long
since in a scientific paper to condemn
the popular notion that alcohol is a
remedy for consumption. He says:
There is an idea that alcohol is a
remedy or even a specific remedy for
consumption. There has never been
a greater mistake made. Alcohol has
never cured and never will cure
tuberculosis. 1t will either prevent or
retard recovery. 1t is like two
edged weapon; on one side it poi
sons the system, and on the other side
it ruins the stomach and thus prevents
this organ from properly digesting the
necessary food Truly pathetic are
the results of this erroneous doctrine
in the families of the poor, where, in
stead of procuring good nourishment
for the invalid, liquor has been bought
in far too large quantities, so that
often there was not enough money left
for food for the sufferer nor for the
other members of the family"
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Food for Brain Workers.

Mental work requires much less
food than does physical labor. Re
cent careful experiments which have
been made, show that men engaged
in active mental labor and abstaining
from muscular eXertion, require prac-
tically no more food than men at rest
This is a fact of very great import
ance for students, ministers, and 9th
er professional men whose occupation
does not require any considerable
amount of effort, since the taking Of
food in excess of that which is re-
quired results in the filling of the
blood with poisons, and in conse-
quence crowding of the tissues with
tissue wastes and poisonous matters
which interfere with all the bodily
functions, and especially with the
functions of the brain and nerves.
Mental activity is clouded, sleep may
be prevented, and all the effects OF
nervous exhaustion produced by a
comparatively slight expenditure Of
energy, giving rise to languor, some
times depression, and at other times
irritability, confusion, and indecision
of mind, even moroseness and melan'
choly.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Wife Kept Too Many Cats.

Yorkville IN. " police court on a
charge of abandonment and non-sup-
port made by his wife, Anna Keiser,
gave as his reason for deserving her
that she kept too many cats. He said
she kept fifty.
Mrs. Keiser admitted that she had
liking for cats. Before | was mar
lied | had fifty cats" she said, but
my husband was so particular that
had to get rid of about twenty Of
them"
The magistrate ordered the hus'
band to pay his wife SO a week.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
SOME SIMPLE DISHES.

Breakfast Toast-Cut rather thin
pieces. Put these into the oven and
let them bake very slowly for two or
three hours, or until of golden color
and crisp throughout. This is an ex-
cellent substitute for breads and much
more wholesome. 1t Is delicious served
with cocoanut or dairy cream or but
ter.
Cocoanut Cream.-Cut fresh cocoa
nut into thin slices and grind the nut
very fine in chopper or some strong
hand mill. If nothing of this sort is
available, the cocoanut may be grated.
To each cup of the prepared nut add
one cup of hot water, stirring and
teating with a spoon to extract as
much of the juice as possible. Drain
off the liquid and add similar guam
tity of hot water, and, after beating
again very thoroughly, strain through
cloth or very fine sieve, pressing
out all the liquid possible. This may
be used at once as a substitute for
milk, to be eaten with rice or other
grains, or to prepare puddings or
sauces. 1t is. excellent served with
granose flakes or eaten with zwie-
back. If placed on the ice for few
hours, the cream will rise to the top
and may be taken off, making a pure
cocoanut butter.
Strawberry Egg-nog.-Beat the yolk
and white of one egg separately, and
to each add one teaspoonful of sugar.
To the yolk add one teaspoonful of
lemon Juice and two tablespoonfuls
of strawberry juice. Stir in the white,
leaving enough to serve as a meringue
for the top.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22

walk, and before the walk was I'M.
ished she was on her way to see
Ethel, leaving saucy, merry little
note behind her. I'm not a very use
-ul creature" she said to herself. "but
at least can do this one generous
thing-while there Is time"
Rachel was very pale when she met
her lover.
"Bess has gone away" she said
quietly, with her eyes on his face.
"She grew a little restless, suppose
and she has gone over to Arkwright
to see a friend of hers"
"Yes?" said Mr.. Arnold, with friend.
ly inquiry. She'll come back to our
wedding, of course?"
Rachel's face grew rosy red under q
sudden rush of color.
do you-do you still-want us IT,
be married?" she whispered; and his
look of utter amazement was sufficient
answer.
"You haven't been like yourselj
since Bess came home" he said wrath
fully. Somehow she didn't take e
fancy to me-though ! tried with al
my might to win her over. Never
mind-it's all right now"
Half an hour later he tried to cal
her down from that upper room
where the machine was making G
steady whir, as of whole colony OF
exceedingly busy bees.
Come down to the orchard-it's
lovely under the trees. What are you
doing there. anyhow, Rachel?"
Sewing the long white seam," she
murmured, as she rose to answer his
call; and Bessie's legacy of peace was
on her face as she went.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Predisposition TO Tuberculosis.

The abnormal fear of tuberculosis
which haunts so many minds is bred
of ignorance. The awful results of
the white terror" have impressed
themselves upon all, but as with the
aborigine, when he first encountered
the gun-bearing explorer, the reason
why is hidden. The native heard the
gun speak and saw his brother fall.
The sudden death terrified him. He
did not stop to inquire the cause. He
fled in abject fear.
To-day the ravages of tuberculosis
are stupendous. Are you inquiring
into the why, or are you trembling
lest it seize you? Are you trying to
dodge an inscrutable foe, or are you
studying to give intelligent battle?
The tenement dweller says, 81 can not
escape the plague, l will await my
turn" The son or brother of a con-
sumptive says: "It is in the family,
| must suffer the same DEATH" The
weakened victim of intemperance or
neglect of vital laws says: my con-
stitution is wrecked am no match
for this relentless foe"
DR.. Knopf asks and answers the
following pertinent query: who are
the individuals who must be particu-
larly careful SO as not to be attacked
by the almost ever present tubercle
bacillus.
There are four classes: First, those
who have a hereditary predisposition
to consumption; secondly, those who
have weakened their system and thus
predisposed themselves to consump-
ton by the Incorporate use of alco-
holic beverages, by a dissipated life,
by excuses of all kinds, ETC.; thirdly,
those whose constitution has been
weakened through disease fourthly
those whose occupations, trades or
professions, such as printing. hat max
ing, tailoring, weaving, and all occu-
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22

A New York paper publishes an ac-
count of a successful effort recently
made by Mr.. N. o. Nelson, in South
ern California, to provide for the poor
err classes. Mr.. Nelson has established
at Indio, in Southern California, what
he calls a health camp for consump-
tives. We quote the following de-
scription of this worthy enterprise
with the hope that it may encourage
others to do likewise; for certainly
no more beneficent work can be under
taken by anyone:
"The camp is located in a desert
valley, cut off from the ocean by
the mountains. There is no rain, no
fog, no clouds. The winter days are
all warm, the nights comparatively
cold.
"The camp was established in De-
cember, 1902, to provide in part for
the large number of consumptives and
other invalids who go to Southern
California. Most of the invalids have
little means; they can not afford ex-
pensive sanitariums, and are not want
ed by hotels and boarding houses.
ITO meet the requirements of such
patients, Mr.. Nelson bought one hun
dred and twenty-five acres of land adj
joining the Indio depot. This tract
he has improved by sinking artesian
wells, and by putting most of the land
under cultivation, in order to give con-
valescents something to do.
tents, with all necessary equip
ment for sleeping and taking meals,
have been set up. Land and water
are free to those who have their own
outfit A small rental for tents is
made to those who can not pay, and
where necessary, board is given them.
All expenses need not be more than
from $3.50 to $500 a week.
Work is provided for those who are
able to do it, so that their care does
not become burden on the camp.
"The camp is situated in the midst
of a sandy valley one hundred miles
long and three to ten miles wide.
The mountains on each side rise by
degrees to four thousand and five
thousand feet high. In some places in
the foothills there are springs and
vegetation.
"In the valleys most of the land
has been taken up in the past few
years. The crops of melons and vege-
tables are early and bring high prices.
From 500 to 5000 an acre is an
ordinary yield. Alfalfa hay is cut ten
times year. giving twelve to fifteen
tons an acre.
when the campers get well enough
to work, they buy or lease a few
acres. They can either buy the land
or the instalment plan, or lease it on
shares for such length Of time as de-
! sired"
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
PET CAT TRIES MURDER.
Turns on the Gas-Dog Won't Have II
and Saves Family.

Leonard Winkler's cat is in dis
grace and his hound, Sport, is living
on the fat OF the land because the
Winkler family Is alive and well in
spite of the attempt of the cat to as
phyxiate them.
The only victims were the chill
dren's canary and jungle fowl that
had been sent to Mr.. Winkler by an
exhibitor at the worlds fair.
1t was the persistent barking of the
dog, Sport, that aroused Mr. Winkler
early in the morning. Going to the
kitchen, he was nearly overpowered
by gas.
He. found that the cat had been
having the time of it's life with a ball
of string, and in some way had got
1t twisted about the handle that turns
on the supply of gas for the range and
had started the flow of the deadly
vapor
Whether the cat lost any of its nine
lives is uncertain.-N. Y. Tribune.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
To a Girl.
l know what is the object
OF 4AnA IiAAIn cinh

l know what is the object
OF that little sigh.
And why the secret languor
That turks within your eye.
You smile? You'll learn some morning
Sweet maid, why this Is So
Perchance you now suspect 1t,
/ know.
I know what things you dream OF,
And what you sec in sleep;
Writ on the brow the secrets
/ read. that you would keep!
Sou smile? You'll learn some morning
Sweet maid. why this is so;
Perchancc you now suspect it,
know!
I know your daughters reason,
And why you weep apart;
/ penetrate the mystery
OF your woman's heart!
You smile? You'll learn some morning
Sweet maid. why this Is so;
What. feeling. you know naught OF
/. past all feeling, knowi
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Train Too Fast for Coyotes.

The recent chase of wolf by a
train on the Cheyenne & Northern
railroad north of Cheyenne was dis
hauling a special fast freight, ran
down and killed two coyotes. The an
finals were trotting along on the track
over a section of the country that was
deep in snow. At the approach of the
train the coyotes attempted to jump
from the track but the high banks OF
snow prevented this, so they tried to
run away from the iron horse. For
over six miles the race continued be-
fore the coyotes were run down and
killed.-Denver Republican.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22

HEALTH CAMP FOR CONSERVATIVES s
Worthy Enterprise Established in Southern Cal
ifornia-So Arranged That Patients May
. Be SelfSupporting

pations where the worker is much ex-
posed to the inhalation of various
kinds of dust. have rendered them
particularly liable to consumption.
Let every one take courage and live
above tuberculosis. If you are already
suffering from it strive to rise above
it. Avoid alcoholic beverages, condi-
ments. pastries, tea and coffee. Live
out of doors, provide fresh air for
your bed room, study the laws of your
body and return 20 the natural way
of living
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
How Many Did You Get?

The total output of the New York
oyster industry during the past year
was 6,OS2,960 bushels, according to
the annual report of Superintendent
Wood, of the Shell Fish Bureau of the
State Forest, Fish and Game Depart
ment. Their value is estimated at
$7,6O3,700. During the year, 2,129
acres of land under water were leased
for this industry, making a total of
10000 acres within the State on
which oysters are cultivated.-Recrea.
ton.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22

like me, who couldn't even boil water
decently"
And Bess took herself off, notwith-
standing Rachel's laughing protests,
and wrote letters until she wearied of
them, and left the wind to blow them
where it would.
The wind blew one of them down
into the orchard at the side of the
house, where Rachel sat with dainty
little piece of handwork, while the
low afternoon sun sent pale green
rays through the apple boughs. Rachel
caught it as it flew past her, not
knowing what it was, until her eyes
had swept along several lines.
AMUSED at Rachel, who was al
ways cut out for an old maid, we
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Warming Against Tight Corsets.

Nature abhors a vacuum. There Is
no unoccupied space in the body; and
to render any part of it smaller than
nature designed, is to cause the or
gans occupying that part to diminish
in size, or to crowd together, one upon
another. In either case, natures proc
esses are sadly interrupted.-C. T.
Hastings, M. ID.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Twins Are LIGHT Weights.

Twin daughters were born to Mrs.
James Taylor of Worcester recently
and their small size has excited con-
siderable comment. Together they
have difficulty in stirring the beam at
60 ounces, one weighing exactly two
pounds, while the others weight is
given as a scant pound and three.
quarters.
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22

don't Know now mortlned 1 WAS
Bess broke into a laugh.
"Oh, you deceitful mink" she cried.
"You and Brother John made it up
between you, know-luring him out
there where he could see our careful
Martha with her sleeves rolled up,
conducting herself as a busy house
wife should. And this to a man who
has been living in a boarding house!
No wonder he fell a prey to your art
full devices! Well, when he comes
this evening, shall make myself duly
scarce. After falling in love with the
Model Woman, as set forth in my
sister Rachel, he would not even
deign to look at a useless creature
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Novel Scruhhinn Machine

The human scrubbing machine is
the latest achievement of the Ameri
can inventor. There have been many
contrivances offered to facilitate the
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-04-22
Difficult Feat on Skis.

The two men in the foreground are
Just accomplishing the difficult feat OF
turning round on ski, the feet being
raised one at time, as shown. and
the heavy ski jerked round. Nor
wegian soldiers, it is said, learn to
keep their balance on these shoes in
three or four days; but even when ex-
pert they carry ski stick, for, when
ski running at speed. the only way
to stop is to dig this stick into the
snow OF ice.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-17
FRS Ed The COOK FOR $50 90.
Sam lott Made to Shake Down by q.
N .s Ganu Of 1ouuf,s. :.. g: =: IN.

-
Sam Elliott, cook. at one Of the
lumb camps to the north, was in
on Sa rday, and in the. course of
his aI4bles in search of good fellow
ship Cropped into Mike spellacy's
thirst cure where he got mixed with
a gang who showed their college
breeding by proceeding to stand
Sam On his head and shaking his
accrued savings, to the amount of
$40 in free silver and gold standard
coin, 1ron his pockets, making a
sprinffor the clear after gathering.
up thSIproceeds of the involuntary
donation: = N ~
ButEwhile Mr.. Elliott was trifle
shy OF coin he had his head lett,
and immediately reported the hold:
up to fhe police, with the result that
Patrolman Mattson had three sus-
poets landed within an hour
The: men were brought before
Judge, Nelson in Municipal Court
on Midday, giving their names as
Fred Filler, VIM. Corbett and Den
mis- CTPnin. They asked for an adj
journ6hent OF the case until p. IN.
todayEbeing DESTROYS of securing
counsel, the Adjournment as asked
being6prdered.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-17
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Died Suddenly IN Duluth.

Mrs. George King, formerly Of
this city but who with her husband
rem owed to Eyeleth several months
ago, died suddenly on Friday after
noon last at the home Of Mr. Kings
parents in Duluth, with whom she
was:visiting at the time. ssss.ses: s...se::
To Pr: King, who was formerly
connected with the local office Of
the Duluth, Missabe & Northern
and who now holds the position Of
cashier for the. same company at
their Eyeleth depot, is extended the
sympathy OF many Virginia friends
in his bereavement ~