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New-York tribune., 1906-05-06

men swing from formality the confidential the
.v,o, TAonIe hesitate between Friend Joe
smith" and Dear Mr. s." The United States gov
ernment in some departments enjoins the mouth
eIling sir have the honor 20 report. with he-
spectfully' at the end; but Secretary IaII wI1UeS
- NJ president" and MY dear Mr.. Presi-
dent signing Very respectfully and Secretary
Root, hailing his chief the President concludes
with Respectfully submitted" On other occa-
eions Mr. Root says to Mr.. Taft, MY dear secFe-
tary' with Very truly yours" and then. oecom-
ing highly official writes Sir" and Il have the
honor to be- sir your obedient servant The
word "sir" seems to impart a military Jolt. while
.1,a .a-rna.ior rneanders in ancient courtliness.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-06

seemed TO have no interest for the children, so
far as one could see.
When the signal given for hands, every
hand was extended on top of the desk before
each child. Then the police power reposed in
the children manifested itself The inspectors
Of the health department of the school city. who
had quietly taken their places in front of the
small citizens. passed down the aisles. pencil and
paper in hand and examined the front and back
Of each hand with severe eyes. and looked at
New-York tribune., 1906-05-06
West 7quenfy-fhGrd Street.

the ringlets and curIs of soft brown hair crown
ing the brunette faces of the girls and the part
ings of the locks of the boys. Woe betide the
youth with parentheses of black at the tips Of
his fingers He would be served with war
rant and directed to appear before the next
session of the court for trial.
At noon the newspaper man visited the play
ground. 1t is poor enough playground, there
being practically no open air. the front end
being under the building and the rear end COW
New-York tribune., 1906-05-06
COURTESY PAYS.
On the other hand Alfred J. McGrath. vice-presl-
dent OF the Shoe and Leather Bank. said:

We are finding more time to-day for the cour-
tesies OF letter writing II pays IN every sense.
You can't do business without politeness. II q
man comes here 70 borrow money, we consider the
moral risk indicated IN his speech and manners
Other things being equal. you can trust gentle
man more than a bOOF and a letter shows lentil-
ity the same personal contact. The better busi-
ness houses use all the distinctions employed BY a
man OF breeding faithfully and Yours 0bedient-
ly' are pretty but English forms that we might re-
is a proper address for all except tradesmel. who
get Mister Very added 20 truly OF sincerely
Is more familiar than MY dear Mr. So. and So. '
AddiROn's letters show the distinction between
''Dear SIR and MY dear sir. In writing 20 the fed-
eFal banking department we comply with the off,
cial sir and respectfully" am thankful that
was brought up IN family where deal OF Gtten-
tion was paid 20 the etiquette OF correspondence.
Ny father used % correct my bovish letters and
New-York tribune., 1906-05-06
Why Sign Yours Truly" When You Don't Mean 1t!
Grave Ethical Questions Involved in Every
Day Correspondence

and of a little man as Mr.. Edward Jones? The
text Of letter ought to show the sentiments OF
the writer Certainly nothing is indicated by mouldy
phrases If you must have form OF aooress' take
something truthful and dignifed. like the Citizen
of French Revolutionary days. Citizen is the only
true title in a repubIic.''
New-York tribune., 1906-05-06

four hundred. For the last three months the
discipline Of the upper grades of the school has
been in the charge of this government What
has been accomplished? representative Of
The Tribune recently visited the school in order
20 find out
New-York tribune., 1906-05-06

second bell relaxed this strange collection.
and quietly each boy took his place IN his line.
On the girls side Of the playground the same
bell had had the same effect Representative &C
the school city with paper and pencil IN hand
moved up and down the lines. prepared TO indict
any child not in place or IN any way disorderly-
There was no disorder. and large sized children
obeyed the behests OF small officers with perfect
dociIity The rigOr Of the children's court has
New-York tribune., 1906-05-06

Continued on fourth page.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-06

Just excavated from the ruins Of some italian
city which had been submerged by dust aud
ashes from Vesuvius, and whose inhabitants had
been transfxed in the movements Of everyday
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

practical step was taken toward us
realization.
Bridges and Mi1estOnes.
The old Cumberland road bears on
it's face it's own character and individ-
uality and the evidence of its age.
There is nothing like it, says Hull
bert. sin the United States. Leaping
the Ohio at Wheeling, it throws itself
across the Ohio and Indiana straight
as an arrow, chopping hills in twain
at a blow, traversing the lowlands on
high grades like a railroad bed, vault
ing river and stream on massive
bridges of unparalleled size. The trav-
eIer will notice still the mileposts
which mark the great roads successive
steps,"
Full of romance is the old highway
and it's weather-beaten inns. With
many bends the road leads on and on.
Here is an arch that has welcomed
many a weary caravan. In the shad-
ow Of this old hostelry one may well
ask, Where are the adventurous spir-
its that have sought lodging here on
their way to fortuneY
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21
Dfsappearing or Gone.

Many things that mother USED v
make" are rapidly going out OF lasf
ion, additions to the number alreal
thrown aside. In this connection II VIII
be sad tidings to those who swear "
the simple life to hear that soneoI
who has made a study of the supj"
and knows whereof he speaks says ua
homemade bread will soon be as uu1
a relic of the past as home-spun clV'-
ing and homemade soap. When p'pN
bag housekeepers," oil stoves anu Cue
fing dish concoctions came Ih'O =
abode the ''bread that mother us'a
make" went out. Scientific Dreau w.
ing is in line with this servants
kitchenless, cookless age. Someone w., W.
a passion for figures asserts tna'
are a million and a half loaVes u :
chine-made bread baked ID We" -,.s
City every day, and this doesn INV
rolls, buns or biscuits.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

Inconsistency, the paste jewel Of hui
man nature, has never been better il
Illustrated than by the barbarous con-
trast Of bravery and cowardice which
a medical journal points out in profess.
stonal motor car drivers. They risk.
their lives in periIous runs for money.
for excitement, for fame, from zest for
the sport or whatever the motive may
be. Yet some of them will not have
the number thirteen on their cars.
Shrinking from the fictitious terrors of
a medieval superstition they plunge
boldly into dangers that are SO obvious
that every spectator Of a race holds
his breath. Curious Illogical human
nature!
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

To help supply the demand in Amer
lea for good servants and also TO help
Italian immigrants to good places, an
italian banker Of New York City pro-
poses to train Italian women in model
houses before they leave home. He
plans TO open in northern Italy practi-
cal schools of domestic service equipped
with American laundries, kitchens and
dining rooms, where girls may learn
free OF charge the work that will be
required of them. Then they will come
TO this country, where they will easily
secure places on the strength Of their
practical education. 1t is thought that
persons Of influence in both countries
will be ready to help this work, which
is philanthropic in the best sense in
that it promotes the efficiency Of the
worker and insures good service to the
employer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

her feet and her troOpships in the b,,
Dor Of Honolulu. With japan once /,
possession it would be almost impoSi
BILE to dislodge her, for the reason th
she would do Immediately what t
United States has not done and Dg
haps is little likely to do.
Because of the physical conditions
the principal Hawaiian islands NAV
easily be made almost impregnabe
Outlying reefs make landing impossible
except through channels which could
be swept by shore batteries. In cas
Of need for such defense Japan as ar
occupant would have an immeasurabt
advantage over us. There are In th
islands to-day some $4,000 men, many
and probably most of whom belong
the japanese reserves. They are train
ed soldiers.
A naval occupation followed by h |
arrival of vessels bringing arms, am
munition and equipment would give
Japan a tremendous advantage at The |
very outset of hostilities. This quickly
available force would proceed at Ole
to the construction of earthWOrkS and
Notifications and to their equipment
with heavy guns and light BATTERIES
Once in intrenched occupation and witt
such a defensive force she could give
a highly interesting time to all th T
ships and men that we could possibly
spare from the defense Of the Philip
pines and the Pacific coast.
We're Japan disposed to assume
belligerent attitude the Hawaiian Isl
ands really invite attack. There is III T
tie doubt that an occupation could
easily effected and Japan instead O +
being 1880 miles away is only 2,lW
Fortunately our relations with Japan
are on the whole most friendly and
likely to continue so. Enlightened SELL \
interest demands that they so continue
but it is we'll to remember that ii
time of trouble our weakest Ed
would be Japan's strongest hoId-NF
York Sun.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21
Worked the Tigers

Near Perak, in the Malay penn 4
is a prosperous rubber factory fan !
a long headed ScotchLnan. III 0lr ,sg
obtain the sap from which the la' h
is made it is necessary to punc'u-. -,
bark of the trees. Laborers ai' obas
in that district, but there Is a. ,nor.;y
dance Of tigers. There were no' 81 c,otB
men to tap" the trees, but lns 4.
proprietor hit on a brilliant Ius% I'D,
knew that tigers are fond Oh van NJ.
SO he gave orders that all 'ls ri
should be rubbed with this sIun, .or3a
tigers came up and caresSIng9 ~ ~ oe.
ed the bark in the most approve IA
ringbone fashion, after which !. =" I'd
the coolies had to do was ~ ~. rtt
around once a day and collect 'D'
hoT
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21
WAKE FROM CHURCH FESTIVAL
Curious Explanation in an Old En-
glish Sermon.

Curious Explanation In an Old En-
glish Sermon.
Men and manners change, but Gus
toms live on through succeeding gener-
atoms, until their origin is lost, and
only the antiquarian is able to unearth
their starting point and original mean
ing.
It seems a far cry from a church
festival to wake, as we think of it in
these days, yet there is an association
between them. It's name came from
the same source, and the similarity in
the observance of both is very appar-
ent.
The festival Of the day on which the
church of any parish was dedicated is
specially enjoined in the law of Ed
ward the Confessor; and from this fes-
tival originated the wakes of more
modern times: a name derived either
from the verb weiken, to consecrate,
or, as seems more probable, from the
Saxon word wacu, to watch, applied
to the vigil by which the festival was
preceded.
The institution of these festivals is
to be traced to Gregory the Great, who
advised Mellito, whom he had sent as
abbot into Britain, to encourage the
people to hold festivals around the
churches on the days of their consecra-
ton, or of the commemoration of the
martyrs whose relics were placed there,
that he might prevent them from at
tending their idol feasts.
An old English sermon states how
the vigils were changed from feasts to
fasts; how, ''in the beginning of holy
Church men and women comyng to
church over nyghte, wit candelus and
other lyghte, and woken in the church
allie nyghte her devocynes but, by
processe of TYNE" they turned the
good holy devocyn into synne; where
fore holy faders ordeyned the people to
leve that waking, and taste the evon ::
and so turned the wakyng into fast
yng; but yeti holdith the olde name.
and is called in Latin vigilia, that is
wakyng in Englysch.'
Watching by a dead body all night
Is properly a lyke-wake or liche-wake
from Angio-Saxon lie, a corpse. The
custom arose from a superstitious
dread lest evil spirits should Interfere
with the dead during the night.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

Blgness is said to be quality which
appeals especially to Americans. How
ever that may be, a purely scientific
interest justif1es the spreading of in
formation contained in a recent bulle-
tin OF the United States Geological Sur
vey about the size of the United States.
The area - the United States proper,
exclusive OF Alaska, island dependen-
cies and the Panama strip, is given as
three million twenty-six thousand sew
en- hundred and eighty-nine square
miles. The absence hitherto of an off
cial standard resulted In a discrepancy
between the computations Of the Cen
sus Bureau and the General Land
Office. A conference was called be-
tween these departments and the Geo
logical Survey, and the bulletin Of the
Geological Survey is the result.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21
VALUE OF THE ARCHITECT.
Public Not Generally Informed to
His True Worth.

Public Not Generally Informed as to
His True Worth.
The real necessity for education IN
architecture, in our minds, IS not to
teach the public what is good archi-
lecture so much as to bring them to a
closer appreciation of the function the
architect plays in public work. To
many people he is still a sort of upper
craftsman, less businesslike than ma
son, not as practical as a carpenter,
but one who increases the cost Of a
building from some unknown reason
and keeps the builders all guessing.
ANY one who looks back over the
progress of the profession in this coun-
try for the last quarter Of a century
can readily appreciate how modern
thing the American architect is and
how little he is understood. The nation,
the cities. the individuals have thrown
opportunities st the profession with
both hands. The profession has never
been quite equal to it, but has made a
brave fight and is fighting still.
When we say that the public appre-
ciates architecture we do not mean
that the appreciation Is a knowing or
an Intelligent one. It simply likes a
large, handsome piece Of building con-
structfon, and, generally speaking, the
public that goes by on the street will
take kindly to the really good archi-
tectural monuments.
There is, however, beyond question
a great work to be done, and the sug-
gestion to educate the public by means
of the creation of museums OF archttec-
ture is one which deserves careful con-
sideration and which if carried out
very generally would undoubtedly do a
great deal to bring about the desired
results.
1t is safe to say that the collection
of architectural casts in the Metropoli-
tan museum at New York Is studied
and admired more than any other one
feature of that magnificent collection
and there ought to be similar collections
In all of our large cities. Whether the
time is yet ripe for them to be lnde,
pendent collections is question.
Even now nearly ali Of cur muse
INNS have a more or less general collec'
ton of architectural casts and if these
could be enlarged so as to be more
specific in their Illustrations in
clude models of complete buildings OF
the best type, with examples Of decora-
tons of furnished interiors and with
perhaps In connection Herewith exhibit
tons Of architectural drawings-they
would become powerful educational
agents.-Brickbuilder
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

The temporary agreement, or mOdus
ViTendi, between the United States and
Great Britain regarding the rights Of
American fishermen in Newfoundland
waters has stirred up considerable OPP
position in several parts of the British
Empire. The present Liberal govern
ment in London has agreed that the
American fishermen may use purse
seines, and may employ Newfoundland
crews, although both Of these things
are forbidden by the local laws of the
colony. The agreement is to continue
until an understanding can be reached
as to the rights guaranteed to Ameri-
can fishermen by the treaty Of 1878
and does not grant any right which
that treaty does not appear to protect.
The people of Newfoundland charge the
British government with betraying the
interests Of the colony. In Natal the
arrangement is regarded as blow at
the system Of colonial autonomy. It is
urged that the affairs Of a self-govern-
ing colony should not be discussed with
foreign state until the imperial gov
eminent has the concurrence Of the
colony interested. In London the oppo-
sition condemns the government for
what It calls "a complete surrender to
America" The impartial observer will
consult the treaties before forming an
opinion on these partisan charges. The
fishing rights Of Americans in Cana
dian waters were recognized by the
British at the same time that they
recognized the independence of the Con
tinental colonies. The revolutionists
successfully commended that the fisheries
of the whole Atlantic coast were a
valuable asset of the territory which
had won its independence. After the
war Of 1912 the British claimed that
the previous treaty was nullified by the
hostilities, but the American commits
sioners refused to admit that conten-
ton, and insisted that the recognition
of our rights in the fisheries was as
irrevocable as the recognition OF the
independence of the colonies The con-
ditiOns under which the rights might
be enjoyed were slightly modified in
| the treaty Of 1918, still in force. Other
and temporary agreements have been
made, but when they expired the old
treaty again became active. The early
rights, which were conceded in the
first peace treaty between the mother
country and the colonies, have been
modified so many times that the New
| foundlanders and many British and
| Americans have come to think that
they are not rights at all, but privi-
| Ieges.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

all of whom are Of tender years-they
are TO be given over to their father, a
man of vile habits, two days in the
week, one week at New Year and
Easter and a month in summer Of each
year. During these times they will be
with their grandmother, who is bit
ter enemy Of their mother and under
the influence Of their father. If the
countess succeeds in making even de
cent Frenchmen out of her boys under
these conditions both she and they will
be exceptionally fortunate A mother
must indeed be of strong character and
determined will to counterfeit the in
ifuences that will be set at work
against her personality and teachings
in such a case
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21
HAWAIPs STRATEGIC VALUE

Likely to Be Seized by Japan I'm the
Event OF War with That Country.
The possibility, however remote. of a
war with Japan brings up the question
of the strategic value of Hawaii. There
IS little doubt that Japan in the event
of such conflict could and would aft
once occupy these islands as a base Of
operations against US. Long before we
could possibly send for their defense a
feet which could be spared only after
proper protection had been given to our
Pacific coast cities Japan would have
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

There is a thoughtful lady in Phila-
delphia who wants the family physi-
clan to arrange betrothals, so that there
may IN future be less mismattng. The
question now arises, would the doctor
charge for a house or an office call?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21
RumbIy Rhymes

There once was a person naID'
mondeley rolD
Whom the weather affected Il''
deley;
For more than weeb'
Unable to speak, ,,.ordeg
He could only gesticulate d'ln'
London Chronicle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

Mr.. Rockefeller says he trusts i'm
plicitly in Providence" 1t has been
the popular impression for some time
that Mr.. Rockefeller's trust was in the
Almighty. That is to say, the AL
mighty Dollar.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

According to DR.. Sem, Of Chicago,
more people die from eating food than
from drinking intoxicants. And yet it
Is not easy to find satisfactory sub
stitute for food, even If we replace it
with breakfast food.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

In spite Of all the scientific theories
that have been advanced it seems prob
able that the matter of betrothals and
marriages will be settled, as heretofore,
by the young persons chiefly concerned.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

Two Warsaw anarchists recently
threw bombs at an actress. IT her
advance agent isn't making the most
of the incident she ought to fire him
and employ a good, live American.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

Possibly the kaiser deserves great
credit for being an optimist, but one
could pick out two or three persons
who really would have more excuse
than the kaiser for giving way to pes
siniSn
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

Richard Croker has been offered
100000 for his autobiography, and
from now on he will be receiving let
tiers beseeching him not to tell all he
knows
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

Andrew Carnegie offers to donate
100000 to the cause Of universal
peace. 1t is hoped that there will be
no unseemly quarreling among people
who desire to handle the money.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

The sons of the Count and the Count
ess de Castellane are the real sufferers
from the mercenary marriage Of which
they are the issue. While the mother
is given the custody Of the children
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

1t appears that the ''debrutalized
class rush contents itself with break
ing a collar bone instead Of a neck.
We certainly are advancing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

If the independent and prosperous
farmer gets the worst Of IT" what are
the rest of US getting?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

The search for the best book is end
less. There are almost as many best
books as there are readers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

By the courts decree the Countess
Castellane gets what she wants and
gets rid Of what she didn't want.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

Most Of the objection to trial mar
.riages come from men and women who
have passed through marriage trials
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

"DebrutaIized" football has become
almost human.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

The year 1906 promises to be an IN
usually prosperous one for the big law
yers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-12-21

A child's first impression is usually
made by the paternal slipper.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-08-10
NEWS NOTES FROM THE ORIENT.

unprecedented flood central JAPAN
tearing out bridge and resulting heavy loss of life
Buddh andS
the Toxic last September
italian Legation at Toxic
the the ambassador
Japan exaggeration that the whole
of floating
all phones asked
be
Yokohama July TO-
suburb known being British bluejaekets
assisted in the flames
Marquis the Korean emperor TO receive the commander OF
will The
fasag provide : indisPosed'
Of Shanghai the
the Kobe Herald thinks should be
stopped inimca Ito the safety o the foreigners
a under
iops from his governments notified the Chinese Foreign office that he m
wihr to
Yokohama rur"
floating mine tearing large hole the vessels hull
kepthe full
ee for Shanghai arriving further mishap The Ningpo
ship