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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24
BIGGEST IN THE WORLD
ESTIMATE OF THE ARMY IN TUT
UNITED STATES.
Militia Leader in London Gives I7ts,
view in Which He Tells of Amer.
cas- Great Strength

Gen. Edward p. Meany of Mon.
town, who is judge advocate genera
New Jersey-which, contrary to >ImiIss
positions with the National guard.
most other states, is a life appoin,,,.,'.
was in London few weeks ago
THE National guards of the vqrior.
states have been more closely aiHliate5
with the regular army by complying VII
the conditions of the new militia n.y.,
known as the Dock BILL" said Cen
Meany.
There is one fact in this counac,;o,,
that is very little understood III England
or even in our own country: that Is rI.,
while the National guard has been Ja
nominated a militia in the United States
that is not correct, for by the federal
constitution and by those OF the >TatSs
the militia consists of all able bo6ia5
male citizens between the ages of IL anJ
40. some 100000 men in all.
The national guard is a vOluntee ~.
ganiZation entirely. Many of its Officer,
are long past the age OF 40, and are not
subject to duty as militia, while our army
consists only of about $4,000 men. rLIS
with our volunteers, numbering 25O0O0
and our militia, represents a ightin,
force larger than that of any Europaof
power.
"Of course the vast majority is nm
trained but still the knowledge OF org9n.
ization which comes from so many mem
being employed in great business enfor.
prises would assist very materially i,
converting them into an efficient military
body within very short time.
Americans as a rule, l think, submit
very promptly to the discipline necessary
to create an effective military orcauiz1.
ton, and the mechanical bent of tba
people assists very greatly in enablmS
them to handle machinery. includinS
weapons of war. At Sea Grit | have
been astonished at the rapidity. ease and
care with which the raw volunteers ham.
die the coast artillery"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

In trying to punish scorching automo-
bilists, the judges in New York city have
discovered that the law there imposes
only a maximum fine of $40 for each Of
Tense. The scorchers are therefore es-
Gaping with little or no punishment at
time when their offense is menacing life
on the roads and causing clamor for
prison sentences. II is said that auto
mobile clubs are so incensed over the
reckessness of chauifeurs- that they, are
sending committees to the judges asking
for the imposition of prison sentences
With encouragement of this kind from
those who find pleasure in sane use of
motor vehicles, public authorities ought
to be able to establish rules and regu-
lations thai will meet the needs of the
times.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

1t transpires that both reports concern
ing Commander Peary's movements in
the near future are in measure true.
The Roosevelt is going north this year.
as soon as her boilers are installed
but she is not going to the Arctic sea.
She will steam to Etah Greenland,
deposit Il supply of coal for next year S
work, and return to st. Johns. Com
mander Peary's idea is TO make an early
start next year and push the Roosevelt
as far north as possible, preparatory to
a dash in the spring of 1909 While
the Roosevelt is taking up the coal her
commander will be on the lookout for
news of the Wellman expedition. which
if it should happen to meet with sue
cess. would leave for him only his pro-
posed exploratory work along the shore
of Grant Land and the northeast por.
tion of Greenland.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24
How Tinfoil Is Made.

Tinfoil. which is extensively used for
wrapping tobacco. certain food products
and other articles of commerce, is a com
hination of lead with thin coating of
rim on each side.
1t is made in the following manner:
First, a tin pipe is made of thickness
proportionate to its diameter: proper
ton not given. This pipe is then filled
with molten lead and rolled or beaten to
the extreme thinness required. In this
process the tin coating spreads stimuli.
taneously with the spreading of the lead
core. and continuously maintains thin.
even coating of tin on each side of the
center sheet of lead, even though il may
be reduced TO thickness of 0.0O1 inch
or lSSs.-Valve World
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

The report from Tanger that the re-
gion around Casablanca is swarming
with fanatical tribesmen who swoop
down upon the French forces with utter
disregard of death explains the accom-
panying dispatch from AlgierS to the eff
feet that the commander of the French
troops has received orders to send bat
talon of sharpshooters and a section of
artillery to tie front. The loug-range
weapons may convince the tribesmen that
;hey can get enough without closing in
upon the French troops.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

Rev. Francis Florentine Hagen, Mo-
ravian divine and musician, died at the
home of his son, Rev f. S. Hagen, of
Lititz, Pa. He was 30 years old. He
was widely known as the author Of the
Morning STAR" composed seventy-two
years ago, and sung every Christmas in
the Mora Wan churches. He entered the
ministry in 1914 in North Carolina, and
in 1852 was located in York. In 1856 he
was elected member of the provincial
elders conference. After an absence of
thirty years he returned to Salem, y. c.,
and assisted in a great revival there, fol-
lowing the Charleston earthquake. He
had lived retired for number of years.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24
Plea for Golf Without Hairpins.

A perfect plague of hairpins is raging
on some of the metropolitan green's
where ladies are allowed 10 play over
the mems courses. Ii is really time that
the Ladies' Golf union took some steps
10 abate the nuisance The bunkerS es-
pecially are full Of them. and the danger
to players and spectators alike from fly
ing hairpins is too apparent 10 need
pointisc Cut.-tSolf Illustrated
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

If Gov. Proctor of Vermont inherits
the senatorial chair at Washington oceu-
pied by his honored father since 1891, il
won't be the first instance of the kind
in our annals. Delaware has furnished
one, and Pennsylvania has furnished one,
James a. Bayard's service in the Senate
ended March 3, 1869; his son, Thomas
+. Bayard, took the oath and the seat
next day, Simon Cameron resigned from
the Senate in 1877; his son. James Don
aid C'Don'D Cameron, was his success
Sor
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

The latest recruit TO the ranks of Eng
fish motor car dealers is Lord Herbert
Scott. son of the Duke of Buccleuch.
lie has just resigned his commission as Il
captain IN the au..y in order TO become
director Of company of makers and
dealers in automobiles. Lord Scott gained
some distinction in the late South Afri-
&can war aS aidedc-camp TO Field Mar
-shal Earl Roberts ANA ufterward with
the Guards. Mounted infantry. He has
also served in India and Malta. ana las.
for his thirty four years. seen much Of
the world, including America
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

II is said that there is agitation in ma
val circles at Washington because of
report that the British admiralty has de-
cided upon the construction of battle
ship 30 per cent. larger than the famous
Dreadnaught. There is no need of
alarm, for if mere size counts the lead
ing naval powers of the world are in
position to quickly follow suit. More
over, isn't the world now at peace
largelyy
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

Prof. Leuderback Of the University of
California has been examining a novel
precious stone picked up recently by two
prospectors in San Benito county. 1.-THE
new gem is a clear, transparent blue
stone with violet tints in the deeper-col-
ored portion" he reports. ut rivals the
sapphire in color and grpasses it in bril-
liancy, though it is k5t so hard. 1t Is
about as hard as chrysolite and harder
than opal or moonstone. 1t turns bright
red under heat, but on cooling resumes
its normal color. AS it is an entirely new
mineral it has been named Benito. from
the county in which it was found"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

The simultaneous arrival at Delaware
breakwater of two ships that had raced
all the way from Honolulu on Il bet of
$500 to be divided among the crew of
the winning ship was as close finish as
was ever made in short yacht race. 1t
was doubtless pleasing TO the captains
of the ships. but the crews which ex-
pected a share of the bet would have pre-
ferred something less remarkable than II
..dpad heat I"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

1t is said that Lord Rosebery possesses
the costhest collection of snuff boxes in
the world. Many of them are solid gold,
and some are set with hriiliants. 4 GU
riously inlaid enamel snufrbox was at
one time the property of Napoleon Bona
parte. y small black box studded with
three diamonds belonged to the eminent
stateman Pitt; while another. plainly in
laid with fine gold, was used by Fox.
Although the collection comprises only
twenty-five boxes altogether, its esti-
mated value is over 100000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

The descendants Of Rev. Elijah
Peck. the pioneer Baptist preacher in
northeastern Pennsylvania, are about to
erect handsome monument to his mem
cry in the historic Mount Pleasant ceme-
terry, Wayne county. Rev. Elijah Peck
was born in Connecticut in 1867. He
moved to Mount Pleasant in 1879 and
was pastor of the Baptist church which
be founded there from 1903 until 1880.
when he died. He had thirteen children.
and his descendants viii hold a reunion
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24
Cigarettes ia England

Cigarettes were first used IL
of London by the late Laar
ant: and. curiously enough. -s H.
ton of this method of su --
English people came as ...s
Crimean war. Officers -.-
among other hardships, como
cure tobacco or cigars, anl
uSe Of the cigarette from
Italian and Turkish allies. h
their stay in Malta and '1l.- -
PRODUCED into London mill.a-f .a
clubs. the new custom m@a- -.sf
progress. But its use sfta
from 1870 to 1880 when ~
was set by the golden y"#
DAYS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24
Alpine Research.

Monte Rosa is already known 70 ply
sicists rs a center Of international ter.
reStrial research at high attitudes, from
the laboratory established some years
ago at the instance of Queen Margherita.
i'm the building to which her name has
been given. This building stands on
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24
Costly NHaircutting.

\ Korean paper states that the magis-
trate at An-IIyun has arrested great
number of people belonging to the II
Shin Floi society, and. having charged
them with cutting their hair without
any order from the government had
them severely aogged. The sympathizers
at the society and its members have held
crowded meetings and violent speeches
have been made denomeing the unwar-
4nted action of The official Boston
Herald
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

The young American who has been sen
fenced to prison in Germany for three
months for killing a farmers wife with
his automobile is receiving a lesson that
will have lasting effect Punishment
of this kind will eventually have to be
administered in this country if the auto
mobiists do not slow down on country
roads.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

In capturing hostile Yaqui Indians
and combining them TO plantation areas in
Yucatan, the Mexican government is pur-
suing methods which were used by the
United States in subduing several West
ern Indian tribes. 1t may be cruel to
send the Yaquis to hot climate where
they are said to die off rapidly, but the
Yaquis are making settlers die rapidly
wherever they can get chance, and
Mexico prefers settlers to hostile In
dions
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

Hone-seekers VIII of course be strong
" attracted by the opportunity afforded
by the throwing open to settlement of
10000 acres of rich sandy loan in
Wyoming. within the radius of public
irrigation. Such offerings are becoming
few and far between as the public do
main is absorbed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

The forfeiture of the Canada cup to
the Canadian challenger, because the
American defender exceeds the maximum
measurement does not reflect credit upon
the naval architect who designed the dis
qualified craft. 1t is permissible to go to
the limit with every trick of the trade,
but TO go beyond is to reveal rule o
thumb" methods in designing.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

Miss Julia Sands Bryant, daughter of
William Cullen Bryant, the poet, in her
viii left half of her estate of 100000
to her chum. Miss Anna Rebecca Fair
child, All of the personal property goes
to Miss Fairchild, including furniture
jewels and other articles, while the
realty and other property is put in trust
the interest to be paid to her After
Miss Fairchild's death $4,000 is to be
appropriated from the estate for the
preservation of historic places in Mas
sachusetts Julia +. Schreiner of Lon
don is to receive $4,000 Another be-
quest of $4,000 was made to Julia Van
Duser, who. however. has died since the
will was drawn. The residuary legatees
are Minna Goodwin Goddard. Nathalie de
Castro, Nora Goodwin Frances Goodwin
White and Harold Goodwin of Roslyn.
nieces and nephews of Miss Bryant.
Miss Bryant who was travelling in Eu-
rope with Miss Fairchild, died in Paris
on July "a.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

Gov. Glenn of North Carolina was
born on August II, 1854. He is a ma
tive of Rockingham county. He was
educated first in the high school mt
Leaksvillc. and then went to Davidson
college for three years. For two years
he was at the University of Virginia, but
he emphasizes the fact that it was only
because there was at that time no add
Nanced college in his own state. He
studied law under Chief Justice Pearson
during 1879 and 1876 and was licensed
to practice in 1877. At Rocky and then
in Stokes county he spent several years
at the bar. In 1881 he was sent to the
Legislature. and four years later was
made district solicitor in the Ninth ju-
dicial district He was Cleveland
elector in 1884 and 1892, and substituted
ms a Cleveland elector in 1855, the regu-
lar elector having been kept from acting
by an accident, In 1888 he was APP
pointed United States district attorney
by President Cleveland and served for
five years. In 1889 he was state SEN
ator. and was Il member of the Senate
committee that framed the North Caro-
lima constitutional amendment In 1904
he was elected governor and has three
years more in office.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

The automobile manufacturer who is
spending $25,0C0 to provide road signs
for the benefit of tourists in the North
west should close the directions on every
sign with the admOnition go slower"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

Now that Queen Wilhelmina has made
Andrew Carnegie a companion OF
Orange Nassau, he adds to his decorative
belongings an enameled eight-pointed
cross (blue). having lie maintiendrai" on
one side ard God ziJ met GUS on the
other
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24
An Anatomical Wonds.

While Bernard Smith was e
shirt over his head last Sur15E --- 81
going 70 church. a pet dos
the family rushed in. bltl7-
times between the chiffon r---s-
front ball.-Mount Carmtl .---
can.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

The multiplication Of gasoline launch
and automobile explosions may drive mo-
florists to the conclusion that denatured
alcohol is preferable despite its heavier
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-08-24

at Mount Pleasant in the latter part of
August, by which time it is expected that
the monument will be in place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

the right man for the crisis OF 1860.
From Musical Fund Hall IL is an easy
step to the White House. next In the line OF
buildings associated with Lincoln. What
he did there will survive as long as history
lives or as men admire devotion to prnci-
pie. What he suffered never even be
remotely guessed, for those who knew him
Intimately say that the burden he bore
would have broken man OF lesser physical
strength. mental caliber and lofty devo-
ton.
1t was not the present White House that
Lincoln knew. The new executive wings,
part Of the improvements of 1902. had not
been added, and the changes in the dwelling
part to accommodate the family OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt were then not even contem-
plated.
Not far from the White House stands the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
where Lincoln worshiped while he was
chief executive of the nation. This historic
old place Of worship is probably the only
church Of note intimately associated with
Lincoln. The edifice Is in appearance today
practically the same as I'm Lincoln's time.
and his pew, when the Interior Of the
structure was renovated some time since,
was left undisturbed and is constantly an
object of great interest to visitors to the
national capital. The New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church is one OF the oldest
churches in Washington. Several years
ago 1t celebrated its centennial, at which
time Lincon's intimate connection with the
church was given much prominence.
n 4
A few blocks from the Executive Mansion
are the two buildings, directly across the
street from each other, that the sad
story of Lincoln's life completed. One Ia
Ford's Theater, the other the house In
which he died.
That deed of blood performed there In
that 10th street structure, only stones
throw from Pennsylvania avenue, on
April H. 1865. gave the United States per-
haps the most terrible shock 1t ever knew.
ha dy YnQn VI IN
directly across the street and there. at a
few minutes before o'clock, he passed into
the great beyond.
Appropriately enough. the buildings that
knew him after death still survive, for In
that pathetic progress across the country
to Springfield the body lay in state in many
state houses, including the most famous OF
all, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, the
cradle of American liberty.
The increasing generation for Lincoln,
shown at each recurring birthday. Is as
surance that Americans will never permit
the passing Of one of these structures asso
ciated with his life and death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
hFeTwsrH4D, LII.

and achievements Of the sixteenth Presi-
dent. He was born In Kentucky, he found
his wife there, and had he lived, he would
undoubtedly have made the effort he al
ways contemplated. to make money repara-
ton to those plantation owners who were
ruined by the loss Of their slaves.
The Springfield home Of Lincoln Is q
modest dwelling, such as any business man
of moderate means would think none too
good. 1t is infinitely inferior to the dwell
ings Of thousands Of Lincoln's contempora-
ries of far less fame. But to Lincoln 1t was
home, the best loved place in the world.
Most of the happiness that came into his
sad life he found there. and what he
thought Of it is shown in the pathos Of his
farewell to his ellow-citizens of Spring
field when he left for Washington to take
up one of the most fearful tasks that ever
fell to the lot of mortal man.
The state of Illinois now appropriately
enough owns the Lincoln homestead. After
the death Of his mother. Robert T. Lincoln,
son of the martyr, himself minister to
England and cabinet member. and at one
time prominently mentioned as a possible
candidate for the presidency. presented 1t
to the state. Since that time 1t has been
most reverently cared for, and has become
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
HOW TABLES WERE TURNED
ON THE SHANGHAIER

for the agents to deliver the captains let
ters, and after doing that came back to-
ward the shore through the shipping dis
trict.
mousse the English captain came to the door
and asked me to come In and have a drink
AS was pretty thirsty the temptation was
too great to resist, and believing that what
was good enough for a captain was good
enough for mate, 1 went inside. The
place was dark and dirty looking and as
we stepped up to the greasy bar the cap
tain spoke to the bartender in a low tone
and then asked me what 1 would have. l
ordered a bottle of beer. and as the bar
tender had to go down in the cellar for it,
we sat at one of the tables to wait. The
bartender brought up two bottles of beer
and glasses, and we said, Here's how and
drank.
Almost Immediately after drinking I be-
gan to feel dizzy and the thought flashed
on me that l had been drugged. 1 made a
rush to get to the door. but before reach
ing there fell unconscious.
Il was awakened by the sound Of voices
and being thrown roughly on the floor.
Steady. Bill heard some one say, or
you'll arouse him.
No fear, replied voice that 1 knew
to be the bartender's, gave him a dose
that will last until We can get him aboard >
In a few minutes the men left me- lock-
ing the door behind as they went out. AS
soon as they had gone l tried to get I'D
but found that my hands and feet had been
tied fast l struggled and tried to unfasten
the lashings on my wrist with my teeth,
and after what seemed like hours 1 sue
ceeded In releasing my arms. Then un-
tying the rope about my feet I looked
around to see how l could get out
Looking out of the small window found
1 was on the ground floor and that 1 could
easily drop out of the window without any
one seeing ME. Just as 1 was about to
jump one of the men whom I had left in
the boat came down the alley and 1 at
captain had been looking for me- the old
man believing that had deserted and gone
to the diggins. l explained what had hap
pened and told him to bring the other man
and see what We could do to get even with
the crimps.
when my friends arrived 1 let them
both into the room where l was and ex-
planned what was to be done / then made
noise as IL l was awakening and trying
TO get up. In a moment we heard the bar
tender say, That ID sailor must have
awakened He called to his partner and
unlocked the door, declaring that he would
give me dose that would keep me quiet
Just as my assailants opened the door
We fell on them and with no gentle hands
bound and gagged them. You should have
seen the look of surprise when they saw
my two men. Luckily there was no one in
the bar room at the time. and ordering one
o. the men to close the place, put my coat
and hat on the bartender and one Of the
men exchanged toys with the other.
ION overhauling the joint We found some
chloroform which was evidently there for
the purpose for which We intended to use
1t. We soon had the bartender and his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Wee Wayfarer.

Written for The Star.
Dear little feet white as snow
And soft IS downy puffs Of fur,
With dimpies on each tiny toe,
I kiss them, with my eyes a-blur
I hold them in my withered hand,
So small they hardly NIL my palm;
And, dreaming, try to understand
What fate awaits my wee pet lamb
VIII skies be bright above her head,
And sweet flowers bloom beside her way;
Or win the path her feet must tread
Be cast In shadows cold and gray?
II could always have her here,
Close to my heart As she Is now
! would not have one moments fear
That care could ever cloud her brow.
So for her little feet. Cord,
Make Thou pathway smooth and bright,
And. faring. keep Thou watch and ward
TIN she shall reach the realms of light.
&C. b. DOING