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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
FIRES IN sKY-scRAPERs.
Danger That Comes From Infiammable
Office Furniture.

Translation in the Literary Digest.
The construction of the new Singer build
ing in New York, a lofty tower Of forty
two stories, 612 feet high, leads the Journal
of Fire to speculate on the consequences OF
a fire In this structure or in any very high
steel-frame building. 1t concludes that the
average sky-scraper Is too high for ade-
quate fire protection. and that when such
building begins to burn. the people In the
upper stories will have to sit down with
such calmness as they can muster and wait
for 1t to be put out-or for the alternative.
Says the paper named above::
The danger is not so much to property
as 1t is to life. and for this reason the mat
ter deserves very careful consideration. The
modern office building contains small
army of occupants. both men and women,
and the endangering Of these is a great re-
sponsibility.
THE sky-scraper as a fire risk has not
been suniciently tested to Justify any con-
clusion as to its fire safety, but Judging by
present knowledge and experience it repre-
sents serious fire possibility. The ques-
ton of safety for the occupants may be
passed by In the belief In the 'fireproof ca
pacity of the building but this belief Is a
deluslon, and a dependence on 1t Il likely
to result disastrously. The results Of the
Baltimore and San Francisco CONGREGATIONS
were not needed to demonstrate the falsity
of the 'ireproof idea, for New Yorks fire
experience was amply sufficient for this.
The so-called flreproof building Is fire
proof only as regards the structure itself,
and this only to limited extent. The
building, as such, does not assure the
safety OF tho inmates nor the security of the
contents and as regards fire danger to life
It Is the part of prudence to consider 1t
from the standpoint Of an ordinary build
ing. It must be conceded that in an office
building 1t Is possible for fire to start, and
the smoke. heat and flames to spread
throughout. making it impossible to use
the stairways and elevator as exits. Under
the circumstances 1t Is to be. expected that
a number of persons will be Imprisoned
above the fire and their safety dependent
upon circumstances.
THE possibility Of a serious fire in an
Office building is generally discounted on
the ground that office buildings do not con-
tain enough fuel for a considerable fire, but
whoever entertains this notion should look
about and estimate the quantity of COM
bustibie materials contained In an office in
the shape Of desks, cabinets, rugs papers,
etc. 1t is true that the usual ofice occu-
pancy Is not such as results In frequent
fires. but there are the hazards due to the
heat. light and power. and in many in
stances offices are used for comparatively
hazardous purposes. At the same time
among thousands of offices 1t is reasonable
to expect certain proportion OF fires and
among these some that will get Roadway
and result in a considerable fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
STRUGGLES WITH RH1NocERosEs
Close Encounters With Big Brutes by
a Hunter in South Africa.

a Hunter in South Africa.
From the xontbss Companion ID
Mr.. Wilson Cotton OsweIl had, two ter
rible experiences with rhinoceroses. His
son IN the lately published biography Of
his distinguished father records these ad-
ventures:
He had one pre-eminently good horse,
Stael. the very pick Of all he ever had in
Africa, fast and most sweet tempered, and
SO fearless that he would without whip.
spur or any urging carry his master right
up to lion and stand perfectly motionless
within few feet Of the brute while Mr..
Oswell fired.
/. Returning to camp one evening on Stael
he fired both barrels Of his rifle at a white
rhinoceros. Instead of dropping or boiling.
1t began to walk toward the smoke.
Oswell turned his horse, only to find q
thick bush was against its chest. Before
he could fell it the rhinoceros drove its
horn in under the flank and threw horse
and rider into the air with such terrific
force that the point of the horn pierced the
saddle.
AS they fell the stirrup iron scalped his
head for q space four inches in length and
saw the horn actually within the bend Of
his leg. With the energy Of self preserva-
ton he sprang to his feet. but after totter-
Ing step or two tripped and came to the
ground. The rhinoceros passed within O
foot without hurting him.
As he rose for the second time his after
rider came up with another gun. Half-pull-
ing him from his horse, Oswell mounted it
and galloped after and caught the rhinoce-
ros. Keeping back the piece Of scalp with
his left hand. he held the gun to his shout
der with his right, and shot the brute
dead.
On the return journey to the Cape he met
with the most serious accident OF his life
Stalking two rhinoceroses, he was lying fiat
when they came within twenty yards Of
him. The nearer of the two came near
stepping on him. Hoping that his sudden
appearance from the ground would startIe
her and so give him a chance of escape,
he sprang up and dashed alongside of her
to get in the rear, his hand being on her
as he passed.
She Immediately gave chase A quick turn
saved him for the moment; the race was
over In the next. As the horned snout came
tapping round his thigh he rested the gun
on the long head, and, still running, fired
both barrels, but with the smoke he found
himself sailing through the air. and 1t was
not until three hours later that he recor-
cred consciousness to find deep cash In
his thigh. eight inches long, down to the
bone in all its length
For nearly four weeks. unable to got to
the wagons, he made his bed under q bush
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
Don't starve Your Bird.

From Mary Dawson's How to Teach Pet Bird
Pretty Tricks" In November St. Nicholas
1t Is a common mistake to think that
pets can only be taught when hungry, and
20 commence a birds training by depriving
Il of its breakfast, dinner or supper Is a
most unhappy beginning. In reality the
Gathered folk are just as apt and full Of
FUN after a comfortable meal as before II.
and to starve, scold or otherwise ill-treat
the little creature will usually render It too
unhappy to learn quickly II at all. Birds
ore extremely nervous beings They
love q low, quiet voice, and gentle move
incnts-love to be talked to. coaxed and
made much of. II the pet Is a new one
and seems specially excitable or timid,
you will have to teach 1t first Of all not to
fear you. Any little game he IL to learn
must be acquired afterward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
DIR. Miles
Restorative Nervine

which acts directly upon the nerves, refreshing
and strengthening them 1t is a nerve food and
tonic which soothes and relieves tension of the
tired nerves. and brings rest and refreshing Sleep
Your remedies saved my life. They are all you
claim them to be. l in very good health
for woman y years old. thanks to your rene
dies. When feel nervous. don't feel well, I
take few doses of DIR. Miles Neryine and IL sets
right
CATHARINE LAGLE. Leland, Iowa
The first bottle will benefit II not the druggist
will return your money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
Low Shoes for Cold Weather Wear.

From the Shoe Retailer.
A Lynn manufacturer recently received a
large order for women.s low cut Shoes to
be delivered about November 10. This may
or may not be unusual for the present pc
Rod. but 1t would have been regarded as a
strange proceeding few years ago.
The oxford originally was intended to be a
distinctively summer shoe. but apparently II
IL becoming an all the year article, more
particularly with women. although there
most Indictment days OF the winter months.
Shoe manufacturers OF late years have
done much to popularize this style. They
have made the shoe over special oxford
lasts hence securing a much better fitting
article than originally. The oxford of today
looks better. fits better and Is better in
every way than the low shoes made i've or
tan years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
Supplied Women chiij

from Good Words y
Should choir ladies wear sur yes? Yes.
Who could be so prejudiced as aD think he
considered the gay headdresses 81 the aver
age fair choristers. with theft qulvering
feathers and bobbing flowers III all sizes
and colors. quite appropriate, even deco
rous, az worn by those whose duties place
them IN the most prominent position In the
church,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
Port.

Port should be stored in the cellar at q
slightly inclined angle. and always laid
In the same position. In carrying the bot
tie to the dining room and handling It be-
fore 1t is decanted, care must be taken to
hold it in the position In which 1t was
stored in the cellar, the process OF pouring
Ii into the decanter being undertaken very
slowly and as gently as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
stones Set in silver.

In Paris there has been a great rage for
stones set in silver, presumably to enhance
their color. Is no new idea; old gems
are often found unobtrusively imbedded
in the less precious metal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
Women

who have the Of children and household duties
find the drain upon their vitality great that
they very often become wrecks This loss Of
vitality headache. backache. sleeplessness
irritability, anxiety. etc. and frequently results
in various forms OF female weakness.
When you feel tired and worn out take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01
PILES Cured in 9 to "a Days.

PAZO OINTMENT Il guaranteed to cure nv e.
Of Itehing, Blind. Bleeding o. Protrudiug fflse u
to IL days o. money refunded 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-01

The question of the salary Of the heredi-
tary Prince of Notwithstanding as
director of the colonial section Of the Ger
man foreign ONCE Is giving rise to compli-
cations. When he was appointed 1t was
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Monday.

Washington. March 6.-Legislation
by unanimous consent and under sus-
pension of the rules occupied the at
tention of the house yesterday and re-
suited in the passage of several bills,
some of considerable Importance. The
adoption of resolution of inquiry as
to whether any criminal prosecutions
have been begun against individuals
in the Northern Securities company,
furnished the text for a speech of
criticism by Mr. Williams, the Demo
cratic leader, directed against the adj
ministration. Brief answers were
made by Mr.. Jenkins of Wisconsin and
Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio. Mr.. Jenkins
showed that the statute of limitations
had run against any action that might
be taken in this case and that any eff
fort at prosecution would be useless.
In the senate yesterday Mr.. Nelson
continued the discussion of the state
hood bill, urging the passage of the
measure as reported from the commit.
tee on territories.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Salaries of Ministers.

A committee of the Norwegian stor-
thing has agreed OH measure reduc-
ing the salaries of the foreign minis.
tiers as proposed by the government by
from 5000 to 5000 kroner each. Fol
lowing is the list: London and ST. Pc
tersburg. 10000 kroner each; Washing
ton. Paris and Berlin, $4,000 kroner
each: Stockholm and Copenhagen, 81
600 kroner each. 1t is further pro-
posed that the ministers at ST. Peters
burg. Washington. Paris and Berlin
shall act as consuls general in order to
combine the clerical work of the diplo-
matte and consular services
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
TO ANDERsEN's MEMORY.
Birthplace of Writer to Be Converted
Into Museum

Into Museum.
To perpet,late the memory of the
children's story teller, Hans Christian
Andersen. the old building in Odesne,
on the island of Funen, in which he
was born. is to be restored and kept
as an Andersen museum In this house
in Hans Jensen street the visitors will
see his bedstead, his writing table, his
arm chair his umbrella, photographs.
books which he read in his infancy,
his school certificates. his diplomas
and decorations-all of these little OBJ
jects which are of no value except
when they have belonged to a great
man.
The visitor will also see there col
lection of engravings which American
children had sent to him more than
thirty years ago on learning that the
news of his death had been somewhat
exaggerated" The last pen with which
Andersen wrOte-a present from
Grieg. the famous composer-wiil be
found by the side of lock of Goethe's
hair, which belonged to Andersen, as
we'll as some souvenirs of the woman
whom he loved. the celebrated singer.
Jenny Lind. The library will contain
all the books written by him in their
editions and in all languages. Need
less to say, the inhabitants of the little
town are full of Impotence to see this
mark of honor to their illustrious CON-
patriot completed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
In Far Northland
7id-Rits of News for Scandinauinns.
MUST CARE FOR PALACES.
Additional Task Placed on King Fred.
erick of Denmark.

STtCN OF OSnndck.
King Frederick, the new ruler of
Denmark, has been voted the same
civil list as his father namely, 1,O0O,-
900 kroner, or upward of $2S0,OOO
Crown Prince Christian is to receive
100000 and the crown princess $4,000
for pin money. The government will
not, however, as in the case of his
father, assume the care and mainte-
nance of several royal palaces. This
duty will be turned over to King Fred
erick, but is not likely to worry him
very much, as the royal family of
Denmark is wealthy in its own right
and the new king has been very
thrifty. His wife brought him an inn
mense dover. combining the great for
tunes Of her father, King Carl XIV. Of
Sweden, and her mother. sister of the
late king of the Netherlands. 1t is said
that her royal husband has trebled the
fortune by prudent investments.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
He Carved the Roast.

The wife of an army officer now Sta
toned at Fort Leavenworth gave q
dinner at Manila, while her husband
was soldering in the Philippines. Hor
guests were mostly distinguished army
officers, so she set the table herself.
laying the covers for six, and then
proceeded to the kitchen to give last
instructions to her new Jap cook
do you think you could carve this
nicely?" she asked, indicating the
roast. which was about done.
'Oh, yes" said the Jap.
Very we'll, then, guess you'd bet
ter do it before it is brought on the
table,"
And what do you think" she relat-
ed afterward: when the meat course
arrived there was my beautiful roast
cut up in six big chunks-one for each
of us
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
PRINCE MAY WE'D AN ACTRESS.
Eugene Of Sweden Is UnofficiaIiy Re.
ported Engaged.


No confirmation has been made of
the rumored engagement OF Prince
Eugene of Sweden to a Swedish act
ress. and while the press has handled
the report in such manner as to half
discredit the story, there are many in
this country who believe that it is cor
rect. 1t probably is known that Prince
Eugene has many personal friends in
America, artists and art lovers, whose
acquaintance he made while an art
student in Paris, where he went under
the name of Eugene Oscarson. His
correct title is duke of Nerike.
Democratic as is the house OF Ber-
nadotte, the youngest son of King Os-
car is probably the most democratic of
all. He will no more hesitate to re-
nounce his rights to the throne of Swe-
den III order to wed woman of non
royal blood than did his elder brother,
Prince Oscar, when he welded Lady
Ebba Munck.
He is an artist Of more than ordinary
talent; in fact, is ranked with the best
OF them. He acquired his mastery of
the brush. and incidentally number
OF American cronies and personal
friends, while studying art at Paris.
where he lived for number OF years
in the strictest incognito. Few of his
fellow pupils in the studio of Gerome.
Julien. Puvis de Chavannes. Gervex
and Bonnai had any notion of his iden.
tity.
He lived in the most unpretentious
manner in dingy rooms in the QUARTER
Latin. and so realistically did he pur-
sue the life of an art student that on
one occasion. when he neglected to pay
his rent. he returned home late at
night TO find his furniture and belong
lngs in The street. into which they had
been pitched by the landlord. who.
taught by sad experience. declined 10
trust artists whose names were UNI
known to fame.
Eugene, during these years at Paris.
picked up vast amount of experience,
which was by no means confined to fine
art, and became noted for his skill as
connoisseur of "Wein Webb und &C.
sang" and. as frequenter of the Chat
Noir tavern. He is a good looking
young fellow, not quite so tall as his
brothers, unaffected in his manner and
democratic in his ways and utterances.
Eugene's canvases have figured at
many exhibitions abroad. notably at
the Columbian worlds fair at Chicago,
and at the international exhibition at
, ST. Louis, and he seems to have inner
ited the tastes and talents in the mat
ter of art of his uncle, King Charles
XIV. who was a wonderfully brilliant
painter. Quite lately he has published
/ at Stockholm a portfolio of reproduc-
tons of his own paintings. entitled
"Swenska Landskaps at Eugene, "
which may be translated as the Swed-
ish landscapes of Eugene" and it is
having a good sale. Indeed. he now
| makes large income by his paintings.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
A PERFECT HAND.
How Its Appearance Became Familiar
to the Public.

How Its Appearance Became Familiar
to the Public.
The story Of how probably the
most perfect feminine hand in Ameri-
ca became known to the people is
rather interesting.
AS the story goes the possessor OF
the hand was with some friends in a
photographers one day, and while
talking. held up a piece of candy.
The pose Of the hand, with it's per-
feet contour and faultless shape at
tracted the attention of the artist, who
proposed to photograph it, The re-
suit was a beautiful picture kept in
the family until, one day, after read.
ing letter from some one inquiring
as to who wrote the Postum and
Grape-Nuts advertisements, Mr. Post
said to his wife: I'VE receive so
many inquiries of this kind. that it il
evident some people are curious
to know; suppose we let the advertis.
ing department have that picture of
your hand to print and name it "A
Helping Hand" (Mrs. Post has as
sisted him in preparation of some of
the most famous advertisements)
There was natural shrinking
from the publicity, but with an agree.
ment that no name would accompany
the picture it's use was granted.
The case was presented in the light
of extending welcoming hand to the
friends of Postum and Grape-Nuts,
so the picture appeared on the back
covers of many of the January and
February magazines and became
known to millions Of people.
Many artists have commented upon
1t as probably the most perfect hand
in the world.
The advertising dept. Of the Post.
UNI Co. did not seem able to resist the
temptation to enlist the curiosity Of
the public, by refraining from giving
the name of the owner when the Pie
ture appeared, but stated that the
name would be given later in ono az
the newspaper announcements. thus
seeking to induce the readers to look
for and read the Forthcoming adver-
tisements to learn the name Of the
owner.
This combination Of art and com.
merce and the multitude OF Inquiries
furnishes an excellent illustration 81
the interest the public takes IA the
personal and family life of larro
manufacturers whose namesS becono
household words through extensive
md Snnffnunna awnf,atn ~ ~, ~ -.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Wilhelm Will Cruise.

Emperor Wilhelm will visit Norway
in his yacht next summer. The first
announcement came through the Ger
man consulate. which has applied for
experienced pilots in the various
fjords. The visits of the German mon
arch are very welcome. as he is usual
ly accompanied by a number of guests
who spend money freely, and his trail
is followed by large number Of tour
lists.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
War History of Norway.

Lieut.. Col. w. Won Munthe, of the
general staff of the Norwegian army,
has recently published war history
of Norway. Although primarily in
tended as a textbook at the war col
lege. in which the author is an in
structor, it is likely to obtain general
circulation from the fact that it is the
first complete work of this character
to appear. The book begins with the
middle ages and is brought to modern
times. 1t has several charts and maps.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Honor to AIdersparre.

Georg Aldersparre. who raised the
revolutionary banner in Vermland,
Sweden. in 1909. is to have monu-
ment to commemorate his deeds. 1t is
large block of stone twenty feet high
and six feet wide, and is suitably in
scribefl. The site selected is in Eda
parish. where the monument has al
ready been raised. 1t will not be I'M
yelled until next summer, when elab.
crate ceremonies will be held.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Emigration From Norway.

The emigration from Norway in 1905
was not as great as might be expect
ed in view of the statements that
many young men We're fleeing from the
country to escape probable military
service in the event of conflict with
Sweden. Complete reports from vari-
Gus seapo1ts show that 21,OS1 Norwe-
gians left the country last year. or
1881 less than in 1884, when no dan.
ger threatened.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Big Profits in Liquor.

Christiania's 'samlag" or saloon So
ciety reports profit of 625.61S kroner
TO 1905. Of this sum. 65 per cent will
be paid to the state. per cent to the
amt or county. and Is per cent to the
municipality. The remainder, together
with the profits from the sale of beer,
the total amounting to 155,472 kroner,
will be distributed among various pub
lie enterprises, mostly of charitable
nature.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Much Strife in the Press.

The Swedish and Norwegian papers
arc having hot conflict over the rein
deer question in the north and the al
legged Punishment of Swedish subjects
i'll the south. The Swedish papers ac-
cuse the Norwegian officials of brutal
ity and heartlessness in driving the
Lapps and poor Swedes out of the
country. and the Norwegian papers
deny the accusations in the most posi-
tive manner. King Oscar has placed a
fund at the disposal of the legation in
Christiania for the benefit of Swedes
who wish to return home.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Trade With TransvaaI.

Consul Lithmann. Swede who has
lived several years in Transvaal, South
Africa, has been in Stockholm this
winter for the purpose of forming a
Swedish-South African export and
commercial company He maintains
that there is good field for Swedish
wares in South Africa. 9.,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Per Sivie's Bauta,

Funds are being raised for bauta
stone TO the memory of Per Sivle. the
gifted author and poet. and the indol
OF the movement for reviving the peas
ant dialects as the national language.
1t is proposed to raise the monument
at Stalheim, at the head of the pictur
esque valley.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
Grip Becomes a swede,

Minister Grip, who is still serving
the Swedish government at Washing
ton. has been granted rights as a
Swedish citizen. 1t is assumed that
he has thereby severed all connection
with Norway. his native land
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-03-09
That Let Grover Out,

'sI wonder why President Roosevelt
didn't invite Grover Cleveland to the
White House Wedding?"
That's easily explained. Didn't the
president announce in the first place
that there wouldn't be room for large
party?'