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The Washington bee., 1907-04-06
GOOD CITIZENS LFAGTJF

The colored citizens will organize
next week league known as the Home
Rule Good Citizens League. It's object
IS to protect the interests of the people
in this city and have none but good
citizens members of it It is the desire
of the organization to have a member
ship of five thousand. It's first public
meeting will be held shortly and full
particulars will appear in The Bee.
The Washington bee., 1907-04-06
FAIRPLAY.

THE LOCAL BUSINESS LEAGUE.
The Bee wants to know what has be-
come of the local busin ess league which
Mr.. J. A. Landlord is president of. It
IS about time for a reorganization or
something.
The Washington bee., 1907-04-06

Teacher, Arthur P. Craig has been
ordered before the School Board for
investigation (colored).
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17

Harper's Ferry by the United States.
Here was made the first breech load
ing rifles, but which proved rather
tricky and dangerous weapons. Other
makes of guns were turned out at the
arsenal to take the place of the Hall
rifles, and these were called in and
stored.
The government decided to dispose of
the worthless guns at the armory, and
a public auction was held. Reuben
Daw, the Georgetown gunsmith, at
tended the sale and bought large
number of the guns, having them
shipped to his home. He sold a few
of them and then decided that he
would utilize the stock on hand in
building a fence around his two
houses at the corner of Twenty-eighth
and P streets, he then occupied the
residence Immediately on the north.
west corner. Mr.. Daw took the bar.
rels from the stocks, and placed in
the end of each barrel forked fancy
topping, thus making upright iron
and steel pickets about as substantial
and attractive as any used in build.
ing the fences around the old man.
sions in Georgetown. He had the
posts and other portions of the fence
manufactured to order, and with his
own hands he did the larger part of
the work in putting up his gun-barrel
fence, which to-day is in almost per.
feet condition.
On some of the old barrels may yet
be seen the sights, but most of them
have been broken off by souvenir hunt.
ers, as have also been taken away
many of the top pieces. The two
splendid brick and stone dwellings are
occupied by the families of Charles
and Edward Daw, sons of the man
who built the historic fence.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17

of the treasury under President Cleve-
land. He resigned in 1898 to accept the
presidency of the Commercial bank.
and he held the post to the time of his
death recently.
Another comptroller of the treasury.
Edward s. Lacey, looked to Chicago
like the kind of stuff to which finan-
ciers are made, and he was attracted
from Washington to assume control of
the Bankers National bank This was
Is years ago, but his services have be-
come so valuable that to-day he is still
In charge, but at much increased
salary over the figure he was paid
when he first came from Washington.
Frank A. Vanderbilt, once a machin-
list. later newspaper man, who first
came into prominence as the business
associate of Lyman Gage. is another
example of United States treasury
official taken from the public service
because private corporation needed
his work
A place had to be especially created
for him in the National City Bank of
New York, famous as the institution
from which the Standard Oil company
handles its banking business. This
bank has capital of 25,000,00O, and
its deposits are eight times as great.
which makes it the leading financial
institution of the United States. The
office of vice president, formerly mere
~ an honorary title. was developed
into place second only in, power to
the president for Mr. Vanderlip.
In his change from Uncle Sam to
private corporation as an employer Mr..
Vanderlip followed the lead of his old
chieftain, Lyman II. Gage, former sec
rotary of the treasury.
Gage, when appointed to the place
by President Mckinley, was highly
rated in Illinois as finaneier Of first
rank. but the remainder of the coun.
try. while it knew his name, had never
ranked MIN among the giants.
But from the time he took hole OF
the nations finance he found himself
much-sought for man. and eventually
he capitulated. and took the presi.
dency OF the United States Trust com.
pany.
The man who came after Mr.. Gage
in the high Office OF guardian OF the
country's cash, Leslie NJ. Shaw. OF
Iowa. had an experience much similar
TO that OF Mr.. Gage
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17

knew how | despise jealousy. II hat
suspected. Well, II is too late now,
and turning on his heel. this gentle
man" abruptly left the room.
The young wife stood motionless 8
moment. anger flashing from her sur
prised eyes-then pressed her hand t
her head in a dazed way.
AS the sound of retreating footsteps
ceased. she sped across the hall. III
the stairs. and gaining her room
turned the key, threw herself on the
bed and broke into tempest Of tears
Prescott did not love her any more
lie was tired of her. Was ever any
mortal in all the world as miserable
rs shel
Mrs. Nettie was positive that she
did not sleep q wink that night; she
certainty did look very unlovely In
the morning; eyes and nose red and
swollen, cheeks feverish.
She gave one glance into the mir,
TOR at her distlgured reflection.
Mercy! what a fright .@Ill not 40
down. How my head aches!"
There was some uneasy travelling
below for awhile, Mrs. Nettie smiled
a little wan smile and wondered how
''he" enjoyed his breakfast. But
when the outer door closed and the
footsteps echoed from the gravel
walk. the smile turned to dismay.
What not going off without word
She leaned from the window to re.
call her husband. but when she saw
the squarely set shoulders and erect
head. her courage failed.
And he never looked around once, =
sighed this bewildered wife. feeling
deserted indeed They had been so
SO very happy, and now
now
Mrs, Nettie sank from her kneeling
posture by the window to the floor.
her soft brown hair falling like pity.
ing veil about her.
Mr.. Prescott Rowland was having a
dull day. He told himself dozen
times that he was not, yet the fact
remained He refused a dozen times
TO copdescend to entertain another
thought of his foolish and unreason-
able wife, yet he thought OF naught
else, From every page OF day.book
and ledger certain face looked up
ut him.
AT last he gave 1t up. He really
would like TO know how Nettie was
spending the day: whether she was
still angry. or had grieyed herself i'll.
Perhaps she had forgotten 1t all and
was Staging about. happy and blithe
as usual He liked best TO picture her
sweetls Yenitent watching at the win.
dow for him waiting to be forgiven
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
A FENCE OF GUN BARRELS.
Ancient Government Arms orsnamsns
Georgetown, Va, Home.

Washing ton.-Historic old George
town, Va, lays claim 10 the only fence
In the world built of gun barrels, and
there is little reason tc doubt that this
claim will go undispated.
More than half a cei fury ago there
lived in Georgetown lock and gun
smith named Reuben Daw, whose
shop was on NJ street, IN the business
section. His large 81 p was packed
with all kinds of pistols, guns and
knives, which he had bought at differ
ent times, and many a trusty firearm
bought from him may yet be found
in the old homes of Georgetown. These
old citizens will say: 81 bought this
gun from RUDE Daw before the war,
and she's as good and true as the day
/ bought it."
There are old citizens who will re-
member the armory established at
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
GAME WARDEN AND THE LIAR

A Colorado man who L. visiting b
Wellington told H. L. Woods this
story: The game warden Of Colorado
was walking out In the mountains the
other day when he met . hunter WITH
his gun. The officer suggested that
that ought to be . good country fer
hunting.
'It certainly is," said the hunter.
proudly. IT killed one Of the finest
bucks yesterday ] ever saw. and hs
weighed over zee" 1t was the season
when deer may not be shot without
subjecting the hunter to heavy ina
well, that is q fine one" said the
warden, and do you know who you
are talking TOT"
Being assured that he did not, the
officer said:
"why, am the chief game warden
Of Colorado"
The hunter was only taken back .
moment, when he said:
"And do you know who you are talh.
ing TOT" The warden did not know.
well, sir" said the hunter, appaz-
entity much relieved, you are talking
to the biggest liar in the whole state
Of Colorado. kansas City Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
No Evaporation.

what in the dickens are you scrib-
bling now?" demanded the irritable
man.
"Oh, an article on How Bears
Growl over their meals" replied the
meek little wife.
How bears growl over their meals,
eh? Well. you better be careful or
some one will be calling you a nature
faker.'"
But how can they call me a faker?
This article describes you, my dear,
when the dinner Is late"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
TAUGHT BY UNCLE SAM
OLD TREASURY OFFICIALS WIN
SUCCESS IN BANKS.
More Than One Employe of Govern
ment's Financial Department
Has Entered Some Big Insti.
tuition ard "Made Good"

Washington-Uncle Sans financial
system must be sound, for the men
who hold prominent treasury positions
are most sought after material. The
department of which Mr.. Cortelyou Ia
now the head, has developed into q
sort of breeding place for chieftains
Of the great banks of the country.
From the time a man becomes sec
rotary of the treasury or even gains
one Of the assistant places, he be-
comes marked man On part of the
big financial institutions.
Immediately they all want him, and
he must be literally supplied with
cash and patriotism to refuse the kind
Of offers they make. Salaries they ex-
tend far outclass the comparatively
modest payment that Uncle Sam al
lows. 1t is small wonder, therefore,
that one by one they succumb and
quit Washington for New York, Chi
cago and other financial centers.
The recent selection of George e.
Roberts, director of the mint, to be
president of the strong Commercial
bank Of Chicago, is an instance of this
tendency. Perhaps the directors figur-
ed that II he were skillful enough to
make money for Uncle Sam, he ought
to know how to take care of it for
them. Hence the election.
Despite his ability, Mr.. Roberts
might never have come to this prefer
ment but for the prominence that po-
litical life gave him.
This is good practical argument
for young man to get into politics,
and act honestly in the public service,
not for the immediate return, but for
the chances it will make for him with
big financial interests where salary
of $4,000 is considered very modest.
The man whom Mr.. Roberts sue
ceeds made his fame in Washington.
He was James H. Eeklss, comptroller
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
FELT INDIGNANT.


They lived in New York. Silence
reigned over them.
At length she spoke.
Mr.. Simpkins," she observed, "are
you aware that one hand of the LIB
erty statute measures 16 feet 6
inches?"
$50 have heard" he replied, happy
to be addressed again.
THE thickness of the head from
ear to ear" she pursued, icily, 'is
ten feet"
Yes"
THE nose is four feet six inches
long"
yes"
THE mouth 10 three feet wide"
Il believe So"
"The waist IL IS feet round"
Yves"
Then, will you kindly explain" she
continued, distantly, as she rose to
leave the room, will you kindly ex.
plain why you stated, in the poem
which you addressed to me, that re-
sembled the Goddess of Liberty?"
With these indignant words she
swept away.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
u f-ss--stf.ss--''1r~ss--.|1N~ ~
A DOUBLE
EXPERIENCE
By MABEL CLIFFORD.
'sJtt~~-s-vlI.-.sNJi,s-..Njt..
Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowles. ,

Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
A bride of less than six months. and
The life that was to be one long honey
moon already dimmed by a threaten
ing cloud!
Mrs. Prescott Howland's sky has
been all fair and bright until now:
suddenly. without any warning, there
frowns the cloud.
What could she think, when Prescott
was 30 devoted all the evening to the
brilliant Miss Evans, and the pretty
Miss Flaxwood?
1t was grievous state OF affairs,
and 1t grew more and more grievous
every step Of the way home.
Ne was in most excellent spirits
and chatted animatedly OF the delight
full evening.
Perceiving at last Mrs. Howland'a
prolonged silence. he paused.
"Tired Nette?"
"Yes."
Lean on my arm; there! Do you
not think Miss Evans a fine converse,
donalist?"
Il don't know; she did not talk to me-
AS soon as they were we'll inside
the house Mrs. Rowland freed her
mind in very emphatic manner.
Mr.. Rowland looked first surprised
then displeased, and by the time his
wife had concluded. was holding him
self very loftily, and In a voice of cool
emphasis, answered.:
Mrs. Rowland, consider these re-
marks insulting. / consider myself q
gentleman. II you are 80 childish and
unreasonable as to expect me to hang
over you like love-sick swain when
we are in company, you will find your.
self greatly mistaken.
Il have made the unwelcome dis
eovery tonight that I am married to a
Jealous woman. You know, you always
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Grow Trees.

All the forestry in Great Britain
that amounts to much is done by the
owners or managers of the great es.
tates. But il seemed to be agreed
that there was good deal of land in
Scotland that would grow trees and
that would grow no other marketable
crop. And Mr. Burns expressed his
personal opinion that there ought TO
be a British school of forestry. That
looks ike a plausible proposition.
when taken in connection with the
fact that Great Britain raises SIS.
100000 worth Of msrchantable timber
and imports $3.50. 900 worth.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Trampless Era.

"Ah, but dis mythology 10 interest
Ing" yawned Sandy Pixies, from the
shade of the water tank. IT was Just
reading about old Pluto and his three
headed dog"
"Three-headed dog!" gasped Gritty
George, with start well, I'll wager
a dollar against a tomato can dat dere
wasn't any tramps in dem days.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Not Exactly That Kind.

Dnd you get a complimentary ticket
TO the show?" inquired the pass fiend.
Well" answered the man with in
nnence' its a free ticket, but if you
rad heard the remarks of the manager
as ne was filling it out you wouldn't
call it very complimentary "-Wasb.
ington Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Human Perversity.

Tennis, remarked the active NO.
is great exercise"
YES answered the insolent person.
1T illustrates the perversity of human
nature; when a man is supposed 10 n.
working he wants to idle, and when bs
is supposed to be idling. he wants to
work. "-Washington Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Lust Anx Aan

Miss Gaddie-She SAYS she win
never marry until her ideal comes to
her and says: Il love YOU
Miss Knox-Yes. I know.
Miss Gaddie-lut what Is her ideal!
Miss knox--A man, Of course
Philadelphia Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
No Complaint to Make.

The Court-Have you anything to
say before pronounce sentence npon
you?
The Prisoner-Yes, your honor. I'd
like TO apologize for my lawyer. He
defended me as well as anybody could
be expected to do for 81 fee.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Then He Started.

Staylate III p. NIL understand
you have a new gasoline runabout?
Miss Caustique (strangling a yawn)
Yes, and 1t reminds me of you in
one respect
Staylate--Indeed! In what respect?
Miss Caustique-I have an awful
time getting II started. Chicago
News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
A Great Influence.

DO you regard the railways az a
benefit to the public?"
certainly" answered the commu-
Ter. There's nothing reconciles a
man to being at work, or which make.
MIN appreciate getting home SO much
as ride on the ears."-Washington
Star. 'on
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Her Belief.

DO you believe in the Darwin the
DRY of evolution?"
she-fes-and after the monkey be
came man he was given the power
OF speech in order that he might again
make monkey of himsef.-Chicago
Daily News. ."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Her SaiIv

Carsone-When was a small how 7
USED 10 laugh at the girls for being
afraid Of the dark.
Muriel-And l suppose now that Won
are grown up YOU are afraid OF tba
girls.-Judge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Taxa da Thirty Cent.

A scientific astronomer announces
that the next step in the study OF the
planets will b9'to find out II they are
Inhabited by beings like ourselves. In
that case. with such rings as are all
around saturn, the bosses on that
planet must make ours look Ike the
nrovelh'el 50 cents. baltimore Amer.
3Cal
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Knew Her Peculiarlties.

Jack-Answered your aunt's letter
yet?
Gus-No. Haven't had time.
Better do it soon, or the old lady
will get down ON you"
mo, she won't; she'll blame the
postmaster."-N. Y. Weekly.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Expensive Trainina,

Patience see in Bengal the gov
ernment's expenditure under the head
of education, last year, was s3,675,-
ZIG.
Patience-I did not know educating
Bengal tigers was so expensivel-
Yonkers Statesman.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Puzzled,

She-Do you think a girl should al
low a man to kiss her before they
become engaged?
He-No. l hold it to be the height
of improperly.
Then she began to wonder If he
was just naturally slow or whether
ne intended to propose, but didn't
dare.-Detroit Free Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Cruel JOKE.

THAT was cruel Joke Jack played
upon Nell"
What was IT."
He sent her q telegram, and she
nearly tainted from Detroit
Free Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
MRS. ISAAC L. RICE.
president of Society for Suppress.
sion of Noise.)

European municipal regulations for
the suppression of noise She will re.
turn to this country in time to attend
the first fall meeting of the anti-noise
society. to be held the first Monday
in October.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
The Dominant Sex.

Vain men are like ROSTERS who crow and
who shirk
While the hens lay the eggs and do an
of the work;
And. like ROSTERS. men think they must
govern the rest
That their sisters are only lay members,
at best.
Puck
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Wisdom Of Jealousy.

The Guest latter dinnerl Your
wife is such a beautiful woman it's a
wonder you're not jealous OF her.
The Host-oh. | am. never in
vite any man here that any sane
woman would take a fancy to-"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
A Fact.

In prospecting thro' life,
OFT a little grub-stake
Yieldeth more of good luck
Than big ventures e'er make.
Judge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
The Bsruair Craze

Every man aas his price. you
know"
Tell me when you are marked
down. and may take you, "-Cleve-
land Leader
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Knew What Was co,,,.,.

MI. Boofer tmeditatively. over bs,
oookl-How true this is,
Mr. Boofer 'braeing himselD-Wau
ma. don't keep me in suspense
Nhat Is il about US raen.-P,,cs
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
Geinq Some.

How big is the town.
Wen. it's arrived az that stage
where the population is clamoring for
vaudeville Milwaukee Sentinel.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
An important QUESTION,

I'd ask one question now. my dear"
She said to me, before we go;
i wish you'd look and tell me IL
Below my dress my white skirts shown
Detroit Free Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17
NOISE SUPPRESSION HER FAD
Mrs. Rice Goes Abroad to Study Eu.
ropean Municipal Regulations.

New York.-Mrs. Isaac L. Rice.
president of the Society for the Sup
preston of Unnecessary Noise, sailed
for southampton the other day. She
was accompanied by her daughters,
the Misses Dorothy, Marion and Mar.
jorie.
While abroad Mrs. Rice will study
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17

The Golf Girl-Dear me! How an
noysng,
The Caddy-Gee! II that's all she's
got to say when she breaks a stick,
It's hardly worth while talldn' about
it.-Baltimore American.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17

While abroad Mrs. Rice will study
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-10-17

And you will love me il am lit.
tie jealous and bad.tempered. some
times?"
Always and forever. my darling.
Any mani mean anyone is liable TO
be deceived at times by appearances. ="
And Nettie was too happy and TO
sweet to ask her husband II he knew
by experience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
MILDRED HOLLAND IN "A PARA
Disc OF LIES"

Mildred Holland made her annual visit
10 Burlington Tuesday and at The
Strong Threatre in the evening presented
for the first time in this city her latest
romantic drama "A Paradise OF Lies. g
by Matthew Barry. The play, which
has been called story of many loves,
is In a way particularly adapted To Miss
Hollands abilities because il demands
the portrayal of almost every emotion
that womans soul may know. 1t is
along these lines that this most versatile
actress has made for herself a rsputa-
ton known to all thcatrc-goers In cities
that she visits. and she does not fail
short in her latest effort. A graceful
stage presence and a pleasing voice arc
other qualities which have made her a
favorite wherever she is known She
was given cordial reception on her first
appearance Tuesday evening and curtain
calls followed each act.
Unlike some stars, Miss Holland does
not wish to be the whole show and as
usual, che has surrounded herself with
"A competent company, some of whom are
exceedingly good. Deserving of special
mention are Miss Brandon, Del La Barre
(who furnished the comedy Of the play)
Mcssrs Pendcrgast and Humphreys and
Miss Angus, whose demcnted scene in
the last act was finely carried out.
The play is story of the 18th century
italy the plot hinging on the !ntrlgues
of one Richard. afterward Lord Stan
ton to come into possession Of tho title
and property Of his uncle the Earl of
Kenmore, by doing away with the Earl's
infant daughter, Lolita. The girl is res
l..