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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
PROGRESS IN MEXICO

Today, under the rule of of Presi
dent Porfirio Diaz, all this is changed
Railways and telegraphs have pene-
trated every section of the republic,
and what was a quarter of a century
ago, loosely-linked federation has be-
come one of the strongest and most
highly centralized governments in the
world. Power has been placed in the
hands of this remarkable ruler. and he
has used it wisely, and in a paternal
spirit, for the good of all classes of
Mexican citizens. Rapid transit, popu
lar education, and strict vigaance
exercised over the states, have trans
formed Mexico. One brain and one
Will have swayed the destinies of the
country, and the effect of a we'll under
stood and steady purpose are manifest
In the marvellous and substantial pro.
gress of the nation.
The elimination of the professional
politician and the demagogue has been
accomplished, and the services OF
every man of energy and intelligence
nave beenenlisted for cooperation w.,A
the president in his work of moderniz.
ing Mexico. No man of genuine abil-
lty escapes being drafted into that
great army of Mexicans who are guild
ed by the modernizer of his country.
Lawyers of eminence, bankers, educat-
ors, engineers, all men of creative, OF
executive force, have been sought out
and utilized. The work of Porfirio
Diaz has been the creation of strong,
solvent, and efficient nation within the
space OF life remaining to a man who
attained supreme power at the age of
forty-seven years. He has had no
oime to waste in useless debate. This
much should be known. if the record
OF even one year of Mexican accom-.
pllshment is to be understood.-F. r.
Guernsey in Atlantic
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
A SMALL SERMON.

You's got to quit yoh foolin' if you
wants to git ahead
You's got to quit regrettin' bout de
chances dat is fed,
An hopin' dat de future gwine to be
50 sweet an grand.
You's sure to grab de prizes without
reachin' out yoh hand,
De butterfly is handsome jes' as long
as he's alive,
Buot homely Mistuh Bee done got de
honey in de hive.
De leaves viii sure be drappin' an de
wind is boun' to blow,
You wants to quit yoh foolin' or you
won't stand any show
It's mighty sweet to hear de bird a.
singin' rum de tree,
But, son, you isn't any bird an never
gwine to be.
An when de air is bitin' an de frost
is shinin' white,
You can't git up an fly to whah de
sky Is blue an bright.
It's hahd to keep FUN dancin' when
you hears de music play,
But de man dat sticks to walkin'
makes the progress on de way.
You may have uncommon smartness
folks may call you brave an
strong,
But you got to quit yoh foolin' If you
specks to git along
Washington Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
How to Live in London

Mrs. Craigie, as John oliver Hobbies
is known in real life, had finished her
lecture at Bryn Mawr College. ami
now she was surrounded by a number
OF students. These charming girls.
their roseleaf compilations, bright
hair and clear eyes enhanced by the
deep black of their gowns and mortar
boards, questioned Mrs. Craigie with
curiosity.
you live in London, don't you?~
one said
Yes, live in London, in Lancaster
Gate Mrs. Craigie replied.
In Lancaster Gate in the West
End?'
Yes said Mrs. Craigie smiling.
But on account of the fogs AMI the
damp. living in London, even in the
West End, is horrid, isn't it?- said a
young girl
"Oh, not at ALL" said Mrs. Craigie.
If one spends the summer in the
country and the winter on the Riviera.
London is a delightful place to live
in
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
JUST FOR FUN.

Tommy-Pop, what is automatic?
Tommy's Pop-Automatic, my son,
is name we give to something that
don't work-Philadelp Record
do you think little learning is
dangerous thing?"
Possibly. But it isn't half so dan
gerous as the same amount of ignor-
ance."-Detroit Free Press.
$50 Shocks married his stenograph-
er? Well, she doesn't have to work
any more"
"Well-she doesn't draw wages any
more."-Cleveland Leader.
''In a few years from now we will
hear no more of grating" said the
earnest reformer.
Il sincerely hope so,' answered
Senator Sorghum. at is an ugly word
of low origin. | will be glad when a
substitute is provided. "-Washingt
Star.
ut seems to me that you have had
more than your share of hard luck in
this world"
Eyes, 1 have had lot of it. But
Poultney Bigelow has never written
an article about me-"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
Funny Idea From ENGLAND.

Savannah, Ga, News The London
World is not a humorous paper hut it
is very funny sometimes. The other
day it INDUCED in bit of .humor by
looking forward to the time when the
United States would become consti-
tutional monarchy, expressing the
opinion that if an election on the mat
ter were to be>held now large vote
would be polled in favor of a king
with constitutional limitations. 1t is
possible that some members of the
Newport and New York smart set
would vote that way, but there arc
upward of S0,0O0,OOO people outside of
the smart set who would laugh at the
idea,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
EXPRESSIONS OF A PRIMA DONNA

America is delightful!
Yes, football is too rough.
New York is wonderful, magnificent.
American women are the most
beautiful and charming on earth.
Nothing is better for the complex
ion than smearine.
The tones of the pianoleon are ex-
quisite.
/ always take doperine for head
aches.
Eau de Swash is the finest hair
tonic.
The gasmobile is the best made.
Denticide is excellent for the teeth
can't breakfast without homeless
oats.
N. G.. corsets are the only proper
ones.
Never travel without sneezerine for
coughs or colds
l fervently recommend scrubolio.
By all means try nervosis.
Yes, this is positively my last sea-
son on the stage.
l expect to get the decree next
week.-Smart Set.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08

breath. Il will go to"
MY aunt's, of course" broke in
Harold. She will be delighted to
have you. She likes you so much, and
she is very lonely since my sisters
marriage. 1t will be a favor, Miss
Sedgewick"
Rose, still weak and shaken, could
but yield.
Mrs. Renshaw had the presence of
mind to add the fire just kindled, tea
and other refreshments, a room en-
gagged for "a hours to her bill, and
Rose paid without a word.
MY mother should never have
sent you alone" exclaimed Harold,
most Indignantly, as he heard all.
Oh, no. she was not to blame. She
had written to Miss Gazabee, and
also to Mr. Smith"
"Yes," exclaimed Harold Stafford,
but luckily, he had just started to a
christening party, and it became my
privilege to call on you at Mrs. Rem
shaw's. That was the place my
mother mentioned in her letter."
Suppose she had mentioned the rail-
way station, as Rose had thought! Mr.
Smith might have met her there and
most surely he would have escorted
her to Mrs. Renshaw"s and there left
her, and Mr.. Harold would have
known nothing, Some one had been
talking only the other day of the
many lost and missing who 30 mys-
teriously disappeared every year. She
might have been one of these!.
Mrs. Lawrence Stafford's warm and
motherly greeting made her feel safe
at last
Poor child" she said as she heard
OF Roses danger, "ani twas your
own quick wit and courage that saved
you!"
Il wish you could have seen her on
the balcony, aunt said her nephew.
Her voice was just as sweet, and her
face as calm, as at your garden party
last month! l only wish our English
girls were like you!" he added, for
Roses own ear. "But, you shall not
be left again alone in London"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
THE NEGRo'S OPTIMISM.

The contemplation CT death, which
brings terror to many and to almost
all men sadness, brings to the Negro
the idea of rest from labor and sur
cease OF sorrow. Hence one finds
more preparation by him for that fatal
last event than for living, moving, ana
having his being on earth. Death.
too, is certain vindicator of equality:
not that the Negro is glad when an
Aryan, though hostile one. goes to
the land of darkness; but he points
significantly and with melancholy sat.
isfaction to the fact that poor Nose.
who died social pariah yesterday, &C.
cupies as much of his mother ear,n as
the dead colonel who lorded At over
him so haughtily but short fortnight
age. Through all his vicissitudes
hope is the black mans priceless
asset. This he never loses, how
gloomy soever the way. For him there
Is always something in the future. no
matter how distant. A Negro of I'm,
common ability, the advocate of a new
education for Negroes, has told them
that in a thousand years they would be
fitted to partake of the things the
Aryan now enjoys, and this promise OF
remote enjoyment the blacks hail with
enthusiasm. Was there ever sublimer
faith? The very heart-wailings of the
Negro speak of brighter beyond.
or JOY he cannot be bereft; his buoy
ancy overtops any sorrow. Pessimism
seldom knows him. One miracle ca
deliverance has been performed for
him, and he is confidently expecting
another.-E. E. Wilson in Atlantic.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
BULLETIN BUBBLES,
Life lines-wrinkles.

Life lines-wrink1es.
Worn over night-armor.
High balls may lay man low
Some peoples softness seems to be
a hard fact.
The Shaw's wives dare not say to-
him, 'Oh, pshaw"
Even greenhorn may know enough
to blow his own.
In putting your hest foot forward.
don't tread on arother's heels.
The mails help many people who
are very much unlike to correspond.
Many tall persons are, after sll.
little short of the ridiculous. Philadel.
phia Bulletin.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08
AS She Understood IL.

According to the old proverb." re-
marked the bachelor, Eve should pre-.
pare for war in times of peace"
We'll. I'm willing" replied the
Young widow. But as poor, dear
George has been dead only six weeks
| think We ought to wait a little long.
Ell. Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
Throwing Fire at Soldiers.

Greek fire, which had several other names-wild fire. liquid fire, wet fire and fire rain-was the most destructive war material used before the introduc- tion of gunpowder. Discovered by Callinicus, a Syrian. it was first used in the siege of Constantinople, 673-61S. and at Mecca, 500. According to an eyewitness, it made q noise like thun- der, looked like a dragon flying through the air and made night light as day. This, allowing for vivid imagination, gives it's striking characteristics when poured from caldrons, shot from cop per tubes in balls Sf twisted flax or expelled from catatults in vials dur ing sieges and naval engagements. Water made it burn more fiercely, and wherever it fell tt spread a torrent of fire So we'll was the secret of its pro- duction kept that its precise ingredi- ents and admixture were still un- known, but it is certain that naphtha, sulphur. gums of resinous trees, char coal, saltpeter, pitch and other bitu- mems were used.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
NEW TIME CARD
ON HOT wEs1

Effective Sunday morning time card went into effect on U Bluff and Western railroad ans will hereafter arrive ana uepD Her at Pine Bluff.
 Mixed train No. on the fp and Western, which has ls' left Pine Bluff at l:3O F. ' leave here at 12:1o p, m' al'' U, Benton at 3:15 instead or ''"' mixed train No. ? of the r. will leave Benton for Plne TAO a. m. instead of 9:lo d. v ing at Pine Bluff at 1o;z' stead of 1:30 D. m. as lolD'
 On the l.. R., H. s. anu V, Y, the first-class passenger
 left Benton for Hot Spf'Do p. m., will hereafter le' U minutes later, and passers. a.. No. 1, which formerly iei'
 Hot Springs at s::so a. n' ., A5 minutes later; No. f. W" ~ erly left at 7::45 a. n' . .. 7::35 a. m., and No. b. "n's ~. left at 6 D. m., will he' ..a at 5:45 D. m., 15 minutes s"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
Hot and Cold Crystals.

Whether we watch with the micro scope a tiny crystal growing from a drop of solution or contemplate with the imagination the stages by which the fiery lavas of past geological peri ols sank to rest and crystallized, said Professor H. X. Miers in an ad- dress before the geological section of the British association at Cape Town, we view the same process. It s the transformation of liquid into crystai- not necessarily into a sord. for re search shows there is 1O dividing line between liquid and solid X plastic solid body may low; solid glass Is only super cooked ltl,itl The real primary distinction is between crystal line and noncrystanine material. There are two great nquhl reservoirs from which materials have crystalliZed-the sea with it's dissolved salts and the sub terranean baths of molten glass from which the igneos rocks have been de- rived.-New York Globe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15

tlck-
 -Ientlemen," said 1. raising my voice above the din, for we should never reach the end at this rate, ,the so called foe is unworthy of your steel. l only ask permission to go forth by a back way and leave you to the pleasant recreation 1 have so rudely interrupt ed"
 Let Linn stay and take q hand," said some one, and d chorus of assent went up.
 "Gentlemen," said I, with great po- likeness, 1T should be charmed to join you in your game but that it must be apparent to you that 1 am playing q bigger game tonight. The cards are all against me. and I must use all my wits Lord 1Ninthorp, is there back way from your house?'
 The young nobleman reused himself. My servants tell me- said he, "that there is a garden at the back of the house. but I wouldn't swear to it. However. if you like to try, we'll light the way.
 But this was not to my taste for was in no humor to attract my pursu- CTS by this drunken concourse with lights.
 II think" I said, that your silent prayers would serve me better. And if you will show me the garden l will make shift for myself. And be assur- eQ,' said I, with great ceremony, that 1t will remain one of the red letter days in my life to have met so courteous a host as Lord Winthorp and so genial a company as the present"
 The garden was black and silent when the door closed upon me. l lis tened for few minutes, but could hear no sound save that of laughter from the house. Then I scrambled! among the bushes at the back of the house and presently came upon high wall. Climbing to the top of this with difficulty, I looked down upon road. l and lowering myself softly. I dropped upon the footpath. Right and left no one was visible, with which fact, much enheartened, I walked briskly away. I suppose I had gone about a mile among the maze of roads when I at last happened upon hanson and drove to hotel. No sign of my enemy was wis ible, and for all I knew or cared they were still watching outside Lord Win thorp's windows.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
Japan's Pipe Bell.

There is a bell in Tokyo, Japan, which is made from tobacco pipes. So says the legend inscribed around the outside in four languages, English, French, German and Japanese.
 The English version runs as follows:
 '"This bell, cast in the city of Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 10, 1892. by Tsuda Sen, is made from the metal of tobacco pipes of more than q thousand men, once slaves, now free men,
 The story is that in 1892 a woman missionary from America waged war on tobacco smoking and persuaded over thousand men to forswear the habit. They therefore had no further use for their metal pipes, which were melted down and cast in the form of a bell. The metal resembles bronze, and the bell has pleasant musical ring
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
A Joke That Fniled Twice.

Miss Adelbert had just returned from a vacation spent at tiuy village on the Maine coast. Ill recounting her experiences she talked somewhat for the benefit of a cousin. a quiet persoU. who was visiting her city relatives for the first time in many years.
 There was just one store ill the place." said Miss Adelbert and they kept every ything-that is. everything lhey had to keep. One day 1 went iii to buy some soap, and just on ve1' ture asked the clerk if they hit' Browning He stared at ne a second. then went off and looked under the counters and OH the shelves. Presently he came back and said: No, miss, We aint got none. We got backing, an we got bluing. an we got whiting, but we aint gos q bit O browning in tic store
 Miss Adelbert had to make severa. protests to assure her audience that this really happened. Finally the coilS- ill asked graveiy. But. Cousin Bert why didn't you say varnish ill the tils: placc?'-Youth' CoMpani2n.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
Three R,ARepairing Rips and Rents

If some American mothers heard that their young Jimmies or Waldos or f,larences had to perform the services in their private schools that English boys have to do in similar institutions there would be pity and indignation pity for the youths and indignation at the hard hearted master. But the GUS tom doesn't seem to hurt the young Britishers. At school in Brighton where boys receive the first half decade of their learning even future peers are taught to sew on their buttons and darn their hose and rents In their un- derrlothing. Only their outcs garments are sent to the tailor. Any shirktng of the tasks brings the same punishment that ill prepared lessons would. On certain days the small boys are taught the rudilne1ts of cooking and laying q table, and at all times they must keep their rsoo1ns An order. 1t is true some parents object to this, but they must submit or take their sons away. The majority of fathers believe the plan d wise one.-New York Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15

ne. surveying me froE2 top to toe Wlln a puzzled look.
 Sir said I, this is no place upon your doorstep to explain to you. But I am fin immediate need of a kindly hand. and if you will have the goodness to bear win me and allow me tive minutes in your private room l make no doubt that can satisfy you"
 "Faith,' said he smiling rather fool ishly. eff it is d hand you want, yo ! must needs look for one steadicr than miHe.
 And. true enough, there he was sway ing somewhat unsteadily upon his les and presenting me d face flushed With the use of liquor. But this was no moment for parleying. and 1 pressed my point promptly.
 "Then, pray. let me shut the door for you" said 1, stepping in forthwith. And without more ado I closed the great door with bang.
 He led the way docilely enough into neighboring room and, turning Up the gas, faced me. This is all very well. SdN IC LlOlC SOJtl ibtil IittNt Slll to learn who the devil you may be-"
 My name, sir. is immaterial," 1 re- piled But it is your services l want ill q certain crisis, and if you be d gen tleman, as l see you are, 1 shall have no doubt of the issue.'
 He stared at me for some moments in silence Pray state your case" he said politely and sticking the stump of cigar in his mouth but supporting himself upon the table.
 You ask me my name?' 1 answered "Well, there is no concealment I would practice on you, and so it is GreatoreX for what use you may care to make oi it."
 Mines Winthorp,' he explained = Lord Winthorp. You may have heard of me recently = correspondent in di vorce case. you know"
 '"The situation is easily settled" sai( l. II have something of value upor me- and 1 have been chased by two rascals in q cab. The light was burn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
COTTON BELT TIME CARD,
 Trains North.

No. 2.-Leave Pine Bluff 1925 p. m arrive St. Louis 635 a. m.; arrive Memphis 7:30 p. m.
 No. 4.-Leave Pine Bluff 12:55 a. m., arrive Memphis a. m. arrive St. Louis 6:O1 p. m.; arrive Cairo 1:25 p. m.
 Little Rock Train. No. 32.-Leave Pine Bluff $50 D. IT,. arrive Little Rock 6:2O p. m. No. 31.-Leave Little Rock S:05 a m.. arrive Pine Bluff 10:35 a. m.
 Trains South.
 No. 1.--Leave Memphis $40 am. leave St. Louis at 9:55 p. m.; arrive Pine Bluff 2:45 D. m.; arrive Texarkana S:35 p. m
 No. 3.-Leave St. Louis 9:2O D. m,.; leave Memphis SEQ D. m. arrive Pine Bluff 1:55 a. m; arrive Texar kama 7:30 a. m.
 p. B. A. R. Trains. leave Pine Bluff 40 D. m. Arrive Pine Bluff 10:10 a. IT..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
Two of His Habits.

'"Two things the average man does at every opportunity from mere force of habit" said the observing woman. "One is to set his watch every time he passes q standard timepiece, and the othcr-it isn't very delicate. but it's q fact-to eXpectorate every time he passes 8 public cuslai;ior. You watch q man inadvertently pass a timepiece. He always catches hi:nself in time. goes back. co!2pareS his watch. ;!n i ten minutes later you'll sec him absent v dor.. tNe s3me t:e.Ng f,lr...c" tjoT9;. the street 70 prove the e!!lcr fact yel! need only stand five minutes within sight of q euspilor in one of the hse. railway stations and watch man aftns man ahsentminGpj7ly cXI3ectorate i,, passing. merely in response to the sur gestion of tEc FI.:'i,i;ior.
 These two m;.Sc,Ii;ne habits about c0ualiZc q Won3an's inveterate habit (. glancinG at every mirror siia nissses."- Philadelphia Bulletin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15

ing in your house, and so I took the liberty of asking your assistance to evade them.''
 Quite right" says the young fool. taking the cigar from his mouth, quite right. Stolen goods:' he asked con- ically.
 My lord,' said I, with a smile, Eff self would confess it:'' He broke out laughing and without any more ado beckoned me to follow and walked in his uncertain gait across the hall and toward q farther room, from which issued a great noise of talk and laughter. Flinging the door open, he strode in "Gentlemen,' said he, "here is an other guest to join us. Pray charge your glasses
 Half q dozen young gentlemen were spread about the huge room, some at d card table, and d generous row of bot ties testified to the dominant occupa- tion of the evening. A vacuous but hearty laugh greeted this.
 Il must explain to you, gentlemen ,'' continued my host. lighting another cigar. that Mr.-Mr. What s-his-this gentleman is engaged in the perilous task of escaping from q hostile arma- mcnt outside. And it is our duty, need not say, as English gentlemen to rescue him.
 A wild hooray from the party was the salutation with which this seEti- ment was met
 "rhe officers of the law. gentlemen" continued my host, pouring out glass of spirit with an unsteady hand. "are even now at our gates. preparing to batter down the portculis. Gentlemen, if I ask you to stand by us, shall ask in vain?"
 A unanimous negative. shouted at the ceiling. greeted his question. As a slight silence ensued thought it my time to venture for myself.
 Tn the circumstances. gentlemen"- said l Suayely
 Circumstances be hanced! inter. rupted Lord Winthorp While I have q humble roof over my head the needy and the criminal shall never want shelter"
 An interval of silence ensued. which one of his companions chose to break on his own account by starting up and shouting:
 Let us go and break up the foe 1. Johnny.'s s-L-----..---,-..-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-01-15
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