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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28

OF these there are massive arches and
also at the transepts supported by
strong buttresses giving to the struc
ture five large portals. All the walls
are supported by well designed Tut
tresses and the ridges of the roof are
decorated with model cresting.
The height of the outside wall is 81
feet and the grand arch inside IL q
feet high and the side arches 40 feet
The basement contains large chapel
well furnished The building is heat
ed by steam The windows of the
church are of grandly decorated glass,
and the center Of each represents
some figure or event spoken Of In
holy writ. The high altar is one OF
the best ever manufactured, and
everything that Gothic designs could
furnish to enhance beauty and devo
ton seem to have come together here
In remarkable manner. The altar
table and tabernacle are made OF
highly polished Italian marble inlaid
with mosaic work and the finals and
baldachins are richly decorated In ali
that art can produce. The funds Ia
build this church were furnished by
the farmers Of the region and the
building was dedicated and conse
Grated free Of all debt by Bishop
Schinner of Superior, Wis, assisted
by Most Rev. Archbishop Keane OF
Dubuque.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28
ROMANCE OF V|LJO[N
FAMOUS soER GENERAL NovI,v
ING IN NEW MEXICO.
o.p'or OF DR.. Jameson Leading Quiet
nstence az Fourth-class United
states Postmastsr-Weds an
Illinois Girl.

new York.-To lose a country and
nnd z wife may not be a had trade
even a 1t does involve descending
nom the seats of the mighty to the
position OF fourth-class postmaster
IN little hamlet on the yery ont.
skirts OF civilization.
This Is. In capsule form. the real life
romance Of Gen. BENJAMIN Johanis
vil1oen, postmaster of Chamberino
nio Arriba county, N. M. Ten years
seo ms name was a household word
Wherever printing press is known. as
tne captor of the aspiring but prema-
ture DR.. Jameson, the South African
raider. With equal success he fought
the basuto savages, receiving his re-
ward in the shape of a seat in the
volksraed. or senate, of the Transyaal
republic.
With De Wet and Botha he aided in
tAe shattering of British military idols
rom the start almost to the finish
OF the Boer war. Like Napoleon he
was sentenced to Punishment for life
on the lonely rock of ST. Helena, and
when amnesty was offered he pre-,
ferred perpetual exile to taking the
oath OF allegiance to the crown against
which he had born arms
BENJAMIN Johanis Viljoen, now en-
gagged In the humdrum occupation of
selling two-cent stamps at Chamber
inc. was born at Woodhouse, eastern
Cape Colony, IS years ago. In 1885,
when but beardless boy of Is years,
he caught the gold fever and Joined
the rush of eager Argonauts to the
Rand The goddess of the mines did
not smile upon his labors, and in 1890
he gave UP prospecting to enter the
service of the Boer government as as
sistant public prosecutor. He still
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28
Comma Made a Difference.

One more instance of the power Of
punctuation. Even comma may play
the very deuce. Not many years ago a
distinguished graduate Of Oxford de-
cided to enter the Nonconformist min
istry, and to wear no sacerdotal garb.
And he announced this intention in a
manifesto containing the words, Il
shall wear no clothes, to distinguish
me from my fellow Christians. That
delightful comma made him the laugh
ing stock Of the university and the Joy
Of the picture shons. whose windows
were flooded with Illustrations OF the
Rev. X. " 2 DISTINGUISHING himself
from his fellow CEr!s-ans
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28
FINE CHURCH ON PRAIRIE.
'swa Farmers Have Built q cathsdral
Which Cos. $4,000.

Eldora, Ia---At Petersburg, ON q
prominent point Of the fertile prairies
Of Bremen township, Delaware counr
y, about eight miles northwest a
Dyersyille stands just completed one
q the most beautiful Catholic
churches of modern times It was
erected at a cost Of $4,000. The
church is Of \ beautiful Gothic do
Sign, built of massive rock and cut
stone and its dimensions are 81 feet
wide and $50 feet long. and at the
transepts the church is IA feet wide.
Three beautiful spires adorn the
ront OF the church, and under each
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28
AGED ios, BUT READY TO WED.
centenarlan Celebrates Birthday by
Smoking Her Pipe.

Cherryfield, Me.-Appearing IN bet
ter mental and physical health than
she has for some years past, Mrs. Lee
vina Cox, the oldest woman in Maine,
celebrated her one hundred and eighth
birthday the other day with a party
which filled her house in Harrington.
Among the many gifts for her were
her favorite Injuries, confectionery
and tobacco. She refused new clay
pipe, because she has one which she
has smoked daily for the last 10 years,
and declared that none can be manu-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28

in the human race handicapped in this
fashion was born one year and nine
months ago, and is the son OF August
Dippe, a cavalry sergeantmajor, sta
toned at Malstatt, near Saarbrucken,
in Germany. The particular distinction
claimed for the child is that for his
age he is the latest, longest, broadcast
and strongest baby In the wide, wide
world. His weight is SO pounds, he Is
three feet three in height and he
measures just over 81 inches around
the chest. Both parents are quite nor.
NAL. and, In fact. the mother is rather
delicate than otherwise. The infant
Hercules creates a sensation when be
appears In the street He Is healthy
and jolly. and has only one trouble.
HIS record may coon be taken from
him by his own little brother, who, al
though only five months old, already
weighs So pounds and is growing rap
idly.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28

longed for adventure, and three years
later he became organizing officer of
the volunteer militia, with the rank of
lieutenant, rising gradually until he
became major. His first leap into
the spot light was made in 1896, when
he gained international renown as
leader In the capture of Doctor Jim,'
whose misfortune was that he made
his spectacular move just little too
soon.
For his services at this time VIII
joen was promoted to the position of
ccmmandant of militia and special
commandant of the burgher, or citi-
zen, forces, of johannesburg His
mettle having been tried and found
true, in 1897 he was intrusted with
leadership of an expedition in Swat
land
During the latter stages of the he
roic Boer struggle for independence
against an overwhelming weight of
numbers and material resources, Vii
joen captured many armored trains,
and kept up an unceasing campaign
with the object of harassing and wor-
rying the enemy, while his COM
patriots. De Wet and Botha, were CO.
operating elsewhere Two months
before the last shot was fired he was
ambushed at midnight, while crossing
the British Gordon with small escort.
His horse was shot under him, and
he was severely wounded, making his
capture easy. He was sentenced to
Punishment for life on the island
of st. Helena, where he was confined
until in the fall of 1902. He was then
paroled and returned to South Africa
to bid farewell to the land for which
he had fought in vain, to sever old
ties, and to gather together the little
that belonged to him that had escaped
the general cataclysm. He was one
of the ''irreconcilables," steadfastly re-
flushing to accept amnesty at the price
Of swearing allegiance to the king.
A few faithful followers, bound to
him by ties of blood, elected to ac-
company him into exile, and together
they set sail for the land of the free,
arriving in New York In December,
1907
The exiles found the hearts and
homes of America open to them, and
selected New Mexico as their land of
opportunity On his way to his new
home Gen. viljoen foreswore his al
legiance to the red god Of war, meet
ing a red-cheeked girl OF Illinois in
ST. Louis, and surrendering uncondi-
tionally 20 the dimpled deity OF love.
He had lost his country, but he had
found a wife, who now rules Jointly
WIN him over the post Office a. Cham
berino: and IL the shadows OF past
greatness sometimes haunt him, In
her sympathetic arms he banishes re-
gret.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28

Phillips Exeter academy and was
graduated from West Point In 1872
He served in the Second United
States cavalry until 1877, when he re
signed to enter the employ of John
A. Roebling Sons company here as
an engineer, and is now assistant
treasurer of the concern. He has al
ways been prominently identified with
politics since leaving the army. He
was elected mayor OF Trenton in 1899.
and in 1902 Gov Voorhees, appointed
him state treasurer, which position he
still holds. In 1904, Mr. Briggs was
elected chairman Of the Republican
state committee and is still at the
head of the committee.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28
BRIGGS TO SUCCEED DRYDEN.
New United States Senator from New
Jersey Elected.

Trenton, N. jim joint session here
the legislature chose Frank O. Briggs,
Of Trenton, state treasurer, to succeed
John F. Dryden in the United States
senate. He received Al out of rs
votes cast.
Mr.. Briggs was born in New Hamp
shire in 1850 He was a student at
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28
The santee Indiana.

w H. Meagle OF Santee. Neb. 81.
perintendent Of the Santee and pom.
lea indian reservations in that state
- on an annual visit to confer with
.he indian Office people. The san.
ices are among the most confenfaa
ana prosperous Indians In this corr
Try, said Mr.. Meagle. There are
i'Soo OF them on our reservation ana
snort distance away are 200 Ponce
All the Santees are farmers ana
some OF them are growing weaItbv
lhis year one OF the tribe. a yonno
man, raised 2.f00 bushels Of corn,
ana on another farm. owned BY three
DrolnerS. there we're 5000 busho,s
harvested. The Indians. for ~
most part attend strictly 10 brs,
ness They speak English and have
auop'ed The dress and customs -
.ne country. ] doubt If d,ve ,
dancing costumes could be found ~
the reservation Washington pose
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28

The result Of the FIRST six months
working of the simplon tunnel has
been bllated and show that an av.
erage Of 5000 passengers were carried
day.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28

THIS BOY BABY A "BUSTER.r
Twenty-one-Months-oId Son of Ger
man cavaIryman Weighs SO Pounds.

London.--To be born a record hold.
er is thing unique in itself, and con-
stitutes, so to speak, double.barrelled
record. The infant who made a start
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28
American Insurane. Companies.

There we're 1853 stock and PA mu.
tual fire insurance companies In the
United States January !, 1901.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28
Carl erax,a aln Salary

Earl Gray, governor general OF Can
ada, receives salary Of $4,000 a
year.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-02-28

= SENS pity, doesn't It. that the
men VINO would enjoy hearing nica
ulings said about themselves are desd
peiore anybody thinks to say then,
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

While certain elderly gentlemen of
athletic proclivities were disporting On
the links Of a New York golf club in
competitive endeavor to reduce records,
a Chicago doctor Of theology was IN
Weighing vigorously against the humor-
GUS DR.. Osler. whose merry jest at the
expense of go hobs up occasionally to
plague the supersensitive. The theolo-
gian pointed out that Moses did not be-
gin to preach until he was so years Of
age, and from this undisputed assertion
he drew the conclusion that there is no
age limit until a mans vigor has gone.
If any argument were permissible 1t
might be contended that much of the
great work of Moses was performed
while he was yet young-young not
merely from the ancient but the pres
ent way of looking at years. But no.
body now takes seriously the limita-
lions prescribed by DR.. Osler except
possibly a few over-wrought gentlemen
who are, unhappily, devoid Of the saw
! ing grace of humor. To calm the feel
ings of these sensitive few we may
speak not only of the preaching Moses
but of the elderly golfers who went
forth to battle amid ''wintry blasts and
furries of snow" 1t is recorded that
of this goodIy array of competitive an
clients and honorables not one was uu-
der So. while most of them had passed
the Osler age of usefulness, and several
of them were over 80 merry young
fellow of rs carried off one Of the
prizes. and a stripping Of two and sew
enty figured proudly in the running.
And in order to accomplish the task
presented it was required Of these hus-
Nv athletes to cover ground to the ex-
tent of seven miles, a mere bit of at
tendant exercise which they considered
hardly worth mentioning. In all likel'-
hood Moses thought nothing OF walk
ing seven miles day, even after he be-
gan preaching, for he was pedestrian
IF large experience and was In excel
lon+ training. But the conjunction OF
+he natriarch and the contemporary
golfers. for illustrative purposes, is re-
licitous chiefly as showing that In ell
ages of the worlds history decrepltuue'
nbvsical and mental, is usually not SO
much a matter of years as of tempera-
roan+ and mode of life. The octogenar-
ion on the golf links and In the pulpit
is constantly with us to remind US Il
~. hnmor of DR.. Osler's quips and fan
cies
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

Among the cherished man,or,as 80 .
certain charming old lady is that Of .
'eacher OF her childhood, whose theorv
OF lie was reduced to simple nrinci.
PIE Learn to read well. younp 10.
uies-to enunciate distinctly, to mod,.
iate the voice pleasingly, to interpret
lne words of the author with svmna.
thy and understanding; learn to read
Well' ana all other virtues will follow ;,
lt Is possible that the acouiremant ~
an the virtues seems a slightly more
complicated matter than 1t did to the
ola gentleman of seventy years ago.
nevertheless, the advice Is not to he
laughed away, If only because II recalls
tne Gays whenreading aloud was count.
ed one OF the most desirable of the fine
arts or life. This Is no reflection unon
the art of reading as taught in these
latter days; the question is not of the
actual process, but of the place that
reading aloud used to hold In family
lie. Many gray-haired man or WON
an who never heard of round tables /"
and never discovered that authors had
early or late styles, yet knows his Scott
or Thackeray or Shakespeare as few
young people Of to-day ever know them.
In part, this Is due to the fact that the
Held of reading now covered by young
people Is much larger than 1t was half
a century ago. A deeper cause lies in
the decline of the habit Of reading
aloud We have no time now to read
aloud, we say. Perhaps not; yet be-
fore we decide, might it not be we'll to
consider whether any other recreation
oilers more permanent pleasure or
greater enrichment to the life. Books
read aloud winter evenings about the
fire, with the whole family sharing the
interest and the discussions, will hold
a warmth of color which time will not
dim. Between their pages will lie
countless happy memories-a treasure
whose value will deepen through all the
years to come.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04
PLAN 70 ENRICH FARMERS
wheat Growers Association to Meet
In Spokane.


me United States Wheat Growers
association, Inland Empire division,
meets In Spokane on May IA to elect
oincers and adopt bylaws. The or
ganlzation Is intended to combine the
wheat growers of Washington, Oregon
ana Idaho under the headings of Pa
iouse, Big Bend, Northern Pacific
main line and Walla Wana districts.
Each district is to have a vice presi-
dent to be elected by the division as
whole. The association has made
start in central Washington.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way TO cure DEAFNESS, and that is by csnstitu-
tional remedies Deafness Is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is intiamed
you have o rum bling sound or imperfec hear
ing and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the res ult, and unless tho Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing Will be destroyed forever;
nine cases cut of ten are caused by Catarrh
which is nothing but an infamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) shat can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04
THREE GREAT MUSICIANS.
Schumann-Heink, Arthur Hartman,
Morrlz Rosenthal to Be at spo-
kane JAM, Feb. and March.


The announcement that three of the
greatest artists in the world are to
appear in Spokane, at the Spokane
theater, early in 1907, is of intense in
terest to music lovers of the Inland
Empire. Nine. Schumann-Heink. the
most talked-of and most remarkable
woman singer of the day, will appear
on Tuesday evening, January is. She
is breaking records wherever she
sings, the theaters beng packed from
pit to dome. Arthur Hartmann, who
Will appear February -, has gained
since his arrival in New York. in DC
tober, reputation as one of the great
violinists of the age. OF the last of
this illustrious trio, Moriz Rosenthal,
but little need be said. He is now in
his prime, and Is rated by many crit
les OF note as the greatest living
pianist. He will appear on March Is.
Prices:
Schumann-Heink-$4, SO, $3.50, So,
ST..
Arthur Hartmann, violinist-s2 so,
So, $1.50, 81, soc.
Moriz Rosenthal, pianist-s3, $3.50.
50, $1.5O, 81.
Course Tickets-Good for two OF
the highestpriced seats to each of the
concerts, s14. Advance sale of best
seats open only to holders of course
tickets.
These three great artists will ap
pear under the direction of M. Ella
Green, S526 Cedar street, Spokane
Wash. Phone 1915.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04
name Natures Poor Taste.

An Englishman who has been visit
mo in the suburbs recently Is hyper
critical. to say the least. Ever since
no has been visiting this gentleman ne
hos been finding fault with everything.
The other evening they were on the
hosts beautiful lawn. 'This would be
charming. Mr.. Blank, If it were not
for the color of the grass" why,
a~hot is the matter with the grassr'
manfred the surprised host. TOO
areen too green" sighed the English
man "it spells the color effect--Bos-
ton Record
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

Most pains are of local origin-a
"crick' in the back, a twinge Of rheu-
matism, soreness all over arising
from cold-are all cured by outside
applications. The quickest, safest and
most certain method is Allcocks Plast-
er, known the world over as a univer-
sal remedy for pain. They never fail
they act promptly, they are clean and
cheap. You can go right ahead with
your work while the healing process
goes on. Sixty years use has given
them a great reputation.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

inserting their own field to push III.
cause OF the chewers. A man who con
sis'entiy chews each mouthful Of ems,
saiu iorty-seven times through life NAV
nave chance of living to be a 100 :
:. ,Deaion OF point better than the man
VINO oolts batter cakes whole, but tbe
i ia uuring his shorter earthly So
Journ' having his attention less closely
nAeu on his stomach, may actually do
more good In the world than the I'm.
man hashing machine.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

One thousand five hundred ounces OF
metal will be used in the silverservice
to be presented to the new armored
cruiser Washington by the people of
ed. The service is composed of SO
pieces and will cost $4,000. The chief
piece is the punch bowl, the shape of
a gallot ornamented with figure rep
resenting Triton, the trumpter of Nep-
tune.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

A tourist informs us that in re-
mote Yorkshire dale he had a most
interesting chat recently with an old
lady of 80, who had never even seen
railway train, motor car or a BIZ
cycle, and who for 70 years had never
once left her native vale.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

my worst suffering was from renal
collie. After l began using Doan's Kid
ney Pills passed gravel stone as big
as a bean. Since then l have never
had an attack of gravel, and have pick
Cd up to my former health and weight.
am a well man aud give Doan's Kid
ney Pills credit for it,
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04
Calm in Cuba.

Washington, D. C.-Secretary Taft
says he has received reassuring re-
ports from Governor Magoon in Cuba
and there is no danger of a general
uprising. The provisional government
is established and will continue its
functions peaceably.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04
General Hiram Scofield Dies.

General Hiram Scofield of Washing
ton, Iowa, died Sunday at the resi-
dence of his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Patterson of Seattle, at the age of
N. Death was caused by general
breakdown of the system, due to old
age.
General Scofield served with the
union army throughout the civil war
and was commissioned a major gem
eral for distinguished service.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

not tak4 Marquis Ito and Field Marshals
Dmagata and Oyama have been ere
acciderf princes by the japanese Emperor
efore th1recognition of their services in the
broughNr with Russia, and Vice Admiral
|ntire 30 has been made marquis for the
heft. pc reason. All that we can do in
we're coIerica to reward our military heroes
the coDH 70 advance them In rank, and even
~ the promotion of successful Off
|oht. Il over the heads of men who have
|, ! bodi7 longer in the service is fercely
Il, ~ hxlclsed.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

Il suffered a long,
long time with my
back, and felt drag
gy and listless and
tired all the time.
| lost from my usu-
al weight, 225, to
40. Urinary pas
sages were too fire.
quent and | have
had to get up often
at night. | had
headaches and diz-
zy spells also, but
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

Fere a. A hoodlum is a boy whose mother
We pa father "have no time to fuss
an Out him. They "guess he is big
tOugh and smart enough to take care
|Iinq himself" If a neighbor complains
bosed Oh his mean acts the parents think that
Two dayfghbor too low down to live. The
les wcrtOdum begins his course by running
the res1d In the street; he ends it OH the
Flows. But as a general thing his
i hat h7rents deserve hanging better than he
long thu
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04
Congo to Wait on Beluium.

London-The diplomatic exchanges
which have taken place between the
British and American governments
relative to the situation in the Con-
60 lead to the belief that any steps
toward joint action by the powers
will be deferred until the Belgian par
lament finally decides whether Bel
GUM shall assume control of the Con-
go.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

The king of Italy's hobby is the
collection of coins. In his collection
are more than $4,000 specimens.
Strangely enough, he is not musical,
much to the regret of his musical sub
iects, of whom there are SO many in
that land of sunshine and song.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04
AdoIphus Busch Improves.

st. Louisville condition of Adolf
plus Busch, who is suffering from a
sudden attack of pneumonia, is stated
to be much improved.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-01-04

- Italians have erected in New York
:, ty monument to Verdi, the grand
~ man of italian music. This is the
lrd memorial which the Italians have
Il. Resented to New York. The others
.d fe the monuments to Columbus and
n tarbaldi.