Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 January 1902 — Page 5

TRUSTEES’ REPORTS.

TRUSTEE’S REPORT—Hanging Grove Township, Abstracts of Report showing totals of Receipts. Expenditures, Balances aud Deficits of the several Township Funds, in the Trustee's Settlement with the Advisory Board of Hanging Grove Township, Jasper County, Indiana. The Several Township Funds. Ree p’s Bxpd's Bal’ot Defic TOWNSHIP FUND. $ $ $ , Total receipts since last settlement 801 39 Total expenditures since lust set’mt 815 95 Balanceor deficit 14 Tax levy for ensuing year 15 cents. ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 1222 75 Total expenditures since last set’mt 1202 12 Balance or deficit 20 63 Tax levy for ensuing year 25 cents. ADDITIONAL ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 762 29 Total expenditures since last set’mt Balance or deficit 762 29 Tax levy for ensuing year 10 cents. SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 818 42 Total expenditures since last set'mt 498 16 Balance or deficit 320 26 Tax levy for ensuing year 20 cents. TUITION FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 2705 92 Total expenditures since last set’mt 1946 00 Balance or deficit 759 92 Tax levy (local; for en. year 35 cents DOG FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 193 62 Total expenditures since last set'mt 47 62 Balance on hand 146 00 POOR FUND. Total receipts for year...., 97 06 Total expenditures for year j 32 68 Balance on hand 64 38 Tax levy for ensuing year 2 cents. Grand totals of all funds—as above 6601 451 4542 53 21'58 9’ fl 56 This settlement was made with the Advisory Board of this Township this January 7,1902. JOSEPH Stkwakt, Trustee. TRUSTEE’S REPORT—GiIIam Township. Abstract of Report showing totals of Receipts. Expenditures. Balances and Deficits of the several Township Funds, in the Trustee's Settlement with the Advisory Board of Gillam Township, Jasper County, Indiana. ■_ The Several Township Funds. Ree p's! Expd s'Bal'ce Defic TOWNSHIP FUND. F" ~!« '$ « Total receipts since last settlement' 1484 95i Total expenditures since last eet'mt j 4326 45 Balanceor deficit: 158 50 Tax levy for ensuing year 20 cents. ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 1260 06 Total expenditures since last set'mt ' 101123 Balanceor deficit j 248 83 Tax levy for ensuing year 25 cents. ADDITIONAL ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 379 55 Total expenditures since last set'mt 189 15' Balanceor deficit I • 190 40 Tax levy for ensuing year 10 cents. SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND. I I Total receipts since last settlement 1784 79 Total expenditures since last set'mt 1896 71 Balance or deficit ; j 111 92 Tax levy for ensuing year 20 cents. Special additional tor school bouse! debt levy 10 cents. TUITION FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 2700 33 Total expenditures since last set’mt 1577 46 Balanceor deficit 1122 93 Tax levy (local) for en. year 30 cents' DOG FUND. Total receipts since last settlement' 280 15 Total expenditures since last set'mt' 115 97; Balance on hand. 164 18i POOR FUND. Total receipts for year 99 26 Total expenditures for year 4 60 Balance on hand| 94 60 Grand totals of all funds—as above. ,7989 OB 6121 51 1979 44'111 92 This settlement was made with the Advisory Board of this Township this January 7. 1902. JOHN P. Ryan, Trustee. TRUSTEE'S REPORT—Jordan Township, Abstract of Report showing totals of Receipts, Expenditures, Balances and Deficits of the several Township Funds, in the Trustee's settlement with the Advisory Board of Jordan Township. Jasper County, Indiana. The Several Township Funds. [Rec’p’s Expd's Bal’ce Defic TOWNSHIP FUND. A ~ Total receipts since last settlement 1336 39| Total expenditures since last set'mt 79-1 96 Balanceor deficit 542 43! Tax levy for ensuing year 10 cents. ! ROAD FUND. Total receipts sh.ee last settlement 1712 10 Total expenditures since last set’mt 1415 63 Balanceor deficit 296 17 Tax levy for ensuing year 20 cents. ADDITIONAL ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 909 65 Total exj>euditures since last set'mt 333 59 Balanceor deficit 576 06 SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND. Total receipts since Inst settlement 1910 91 Total expenditures since last set'mti 1966 52 Balanceor deficit j 55 61 Tax levy for ensuing year 35 cents. TUITION FUND Total receipts since last settlement 4532 6 4 Total expenditures since last set'mt 3017 00 Balanceor deficit . ... ! 1515 64 Tux levy (loeab tor eu. year 30cent* DOG FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 261 00 Total expenditures since last set'mt! 80 00 Balance on baud . ; 181 00 POOR FUND. Total receipts for year 177 84 Total expenditures for year Balance on hand I 177 84 Grand totals of all funds—as above 10840 53 i 7606 70 3289 441 55 61 This settlement was made with the Advisory Board of this Township this January 7, 1902. JOHN Bill, Trustee. TRUSTEE'S REPORT—Kankakee Township. Abstracts of Report showing totals of Receipts, Expenditures. Balances and Deficits of the several Township Funds, in the Trustee's Settlement with the Advisory Board of Kankakee Township, Jasper County, Indiana. The Several Township Funds. Ree p's l Expd's Bal’ce Defic TOWNSHIP FUNDS. Total receipts since last settlement 771 21 Total expenditures since last set'mt I 799 10 Balance or deficit I 27 89 Tax levy for ensuing year 12 cents. ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 1058 43 Total expenditures since lust set'mt 1030 12 Balance or deficit 28 31 Tax levy for ensuing year 15 cents. ADDITIONAL ROAD FT ND. Total receipts'since last settlement Total expenditures since last set'mt Balanceor deficit Tax levy for ensuing year 10 cents. SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 931 95 Total expenditures since last set'mt 894 25 Balance or deficit 37 70 Tax levy for ensuing year 15 cents. TUITION FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 2859 76 Total expenditures since last set'mt 1680 00 Balanceor deficit 1179 76 Tak levy (local) for en. year3s cents IMXJ FUND * Total receipts since last settlement 202 30 Total expenditures since last set'mt 38 30 Balance on hand •. 164 00 POOR FUND. Total receipts for year.. 168 41 Total expenditures for year ...I 84 50 Balance on hand..' 83 91 Tax levy for ensuing year 2 cents. Grand totals of all funds—as above 5992 06 4526 27 1493 68 27 89 This setttlement was made with the Advisory Board of this Township this January 7,1902. Thomas F. Maloney, Trustee.

I have private funds to loan on real estate at low rates for any length of time. Funds are always on hands and there is no delayno examination of land, no sending papers east—absolutely no red tape. Why do you wait on insurance companies for 6 months for your money? I also loan money for short times at current bank rates. Funds always on hand. W. B. Austin.

TRUSTEE’S REPORT—MiIroy Township, Abstract of Report showing totals of Receipts, Expenditures, Balances and Deficits of the several Township Funds, in the Trustee's Settlement with the Advisory Board of Milroy Township, Jasper County, Indiana. The Sevebal Township Funds. Rec'p’s Expd’s Bal’ce Defic TOWNSHIP FUND. $ « $ t Total receipts since last settlement 555 32 Total expenditures since last set’mt 549 23 Balance or deficit 6 09 Tax levy for ensuing year 30 cents. ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 531 80 Total expenditures since last set'mt 527 67 Balance or deficit 4 13 Tax levy for ensuing year 20 cents. ADDITIONAL ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 165 46 Total expenditures since last set’mt 159 18 Balance or deficit 6 28 Tax levy for ensuing year 10 cents. SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND Total receipts since last settlement 788 90 Total expenditures since last set'mt 515 43 Bala uce or deficit 273 47 Tux levy for ensuing year 35 cents. TUITION FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 1862 37 Total expendituressince last set’mt 1361 00 Balance or deficit . 501 37 Tax levy (iocal)for eu. year 35 cents. DOG FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 197 11 Total expenditures since last set'mt 47 00 Balance on hand 150 11 POOR FUND. Total receipts for year.. 60 71 Total expenditures for year 10 00 Balance on hand 50 71 Tux levy for ensuing year 2 cents. Grand totals of nil funds-as above. 4161 67 3 169 61 992 Ml This settlement was made with the Advisory Board of this Township this January 7, 1902. William T. Smith, Trustee. TRUSTEE’B REPORT—WUefllllelfl Township. Abstract of reiwirt showing totals of Receipts, Expenditures. Balances and Deficits of the several Township Funds, in the Trustee's Settlement with the Advisory Board of Wheatfield Township. Jasper County, Indiana The Sevebal Township Funds. Rec'p'sjExp'ds'Bal’ce Defic TOWNSHIP FUND. « f I# $ Total receipts since last settlement 1200 71 Total expenditures since last set'mt I 1136 38, Balance or deficit. 64 33; Tax levy for ensuing year 20 cents. ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 2102 60 Total expenditures since last set'mt I IGB6 91 Balanceor deficit i j 415 69 Tax levy for ensuing year 25 cents. ADDITIONAL ROAD FUND. Total receipts since lust settlement I otal expenditures since last set'mt Balance or deficit Tax levy for ensuing year 10 cents SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 729 60 Total expenditures since last set'mt 699 04 Balance or deficit. I i 30 56 Tax levy for ensuing year 25 cents. TUITION FUND. Total receipts since last settlement! 2806 05 Total expenditures since last set'mt 1768 50; Balance or deficit 1037 55 Tax levy i local) for eti. year 25 cents DOG FUND I otal receipts since last settlement 291 60! Tv tai expenditures since last set'mt 91 19 Balance ou hand 200 41 POOR FUND. Totul receipts for year 132 04 Total expenditures for year... 205 49 Balance on hand 226 55 Tax levy for ensuing year 5 cents. Gruud totals of ail funds -as above 7562 60 ' 5587 51 1975 09 This settlement was made with the Advisory Board of this Township this January 7, 1902. S. D. Clark, Trustee. TRUSTEES REPORT—Newion Township. Abstract of report showing totals of Receipts, Expenditures. Balances aud Deficits of the several Township Funds, in the Trustee's Settlement with the Advisory Board of Newton Township, Jasper county, Indiana. - . _ The Several Township Funds. Itee p s Expil's Bal'ce Defle TOWNSHIP FUND. $ J $ $ Total receipts since last settlement 1153 16 Total expenditures since last set'mt 578 8< Balanceor deficit —i 574 29 Tax levy for ensuing year 10 cents. ROAD FUND. i I Total receipts since last settlement! 1784 60 Total expenditures since last set'mtj 1636 05 Balanceor deficit ; 148 55 Tux levy for ensuing year 30 cents.! ADDITIONAL ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 254 61 Total expenditures since last set'mt 248 89 Balanceor deficit 5 72' Tax levy for ensuing year 10 cents. SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 1659 92 Total expenditures since lust set'mt 1292 71 Balanceor deficit . ( ■ 367 21 Tax levy for ensuing year 20 cents? TUITION FUND. Total receipts since last settlement; 3611 38 Total expenditure* since last set'mt 1925 00! Balanceor deficit- 1716 3s Tax levy t local) for en. year 30 cents; DOG FUND. | Total receipts since last settlement; 235 68 Total expenditures since last set'mti 7168 Balance on hand ' I , 164 00 POOR FUND. Total receipts since last settlement; 28 80 Total expenditures since last set’mt : 875 Balanceor deficit . 20 05 Tax levy for ensuing year 2 cents. ! Grand totals of all funds—as above 8758 15 5761 95,2996 20 This settlement was made with the Advisory Board of this Township this January 7, 1902. G. M. WILCOX. Trustee. TRUSTEES report—corpemer Township. Abstract of Report showing totalsof Receipts, Expenditures. Balances and Deficits of the several Township Funds, in the Trustee's Settlement with the Advisory Board of Carpenter Township. Jasper County, Indiana. . . ... The Sevebal Township Funds. ißec’p's Exp'd* Baler Defic TOWNSHIP FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 6147 11 Total expenditures since last set'mt | 5654 10 Balanceor deficit I 493 011 Tax levy for ensuing year 40 cents. ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 3360 50 Total expenditures since last set'mt 2825 06 Balance or deficit 535 44 Tax levy for ensuing year 20 cents. ADDITIONAL ROAD FUND. Total receipts since last settlement Total expenditures since last set'mt Balance or deficit Tux levy for ensuing year 10 cents. SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 3330 81 Total expenditures since last set'mt 20707 U Balanceor deficit 1260 11J Tux levy for ensuing year SOceuta. TUITION FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 6314 15 Total expenditures since last set'mt 441100 Balanceor deficit '1903 15 Tax levy (local) for en. yearlO cents DOG FUND. Total receipts since last settlement 402 42 Total expenditures since last set'mt 158 39 Balance on hand 244 03 POOR FUND. Total receipts for year 926 82 Totul eximndltures for year 843 90 Balance on hand 82 92 Tax levy for ensuing year 5 cents. Grand totals of all funds—a> above 20481 81 15963 15 4518 Ml This settlement was made with the Advisory Board of this Township this January 7,1902. A. J. Bellows, Trust ee.

Finds Way to Live Long.

The startling announcement of a Discovery that will surely lengthen life is made by editor O. H. Downey, of Churubusco, Ind. "I wish to state, he writes, “that Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption is the most infallible remeday that I have ever known foi Coughs, Colds and Grip. It's invaluable to people with weak lungs. Having this wonderful medicine no one need dread Pneumonia or Consumption. Its relief is instant and cure certain." A. F. Long guarantees every soc and *l.oo bottle, and gives trial bottles free.

Irwin & Irwin arc making loans on farm or city property at a low rate of interest and commission and on more liberal terms than can be obtained elsewhere in Jasper County.

The prevention of consumption is entirely a question of commencing the proper treatment in time. Nothing is so well adapted to ward off fatal lung trot? bles as Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by A. F. Long.

FLORIDA LETTER.

Gulf Hammock, Fla., Jan. 19. Editor Democrat:— We left Ocala Thursday A. M., about 10 o’clock and have been three days on the road. Our rig is the pride of Peninsular Florida. Dr. Blackiston of Ocala said our wagon was a regular palace car and the only thing we had to look out for was that the Plant System did not claim it, as it was painted in the colors of their rolling stock. We bought a second-hand wagon, a single light wagon; threw away the old box, painted the running gear a bright yellow, built a new 10 ft. box, and put up bows and covered them first with heavy canvas, then with black oilcloth, painted the box black, bought a mattress for our bed, and we are as cosy as two bugs in a rug. Our motor is a Florida horse of a bay-roan color, very gentle and true and sound. We forgot to ask his name so we christened him Peter. Mrs. Duncan of Ocala, where we roomed, who was raised an Irish Catholic, said if he was as good as St. Peter we would be all right. By the way, a Mrs. Delouest. who was once a Miss Halligan of Rensselaer, called on us one evening for the sake of seeing some Jasper county people. She seemed very pleasant and sociable. From her we learned that Sellers and Wilson had passed through Ocala, headed northward, after a stay of only a few days in Homosassa. Our wanderings so far, have been very much diversified as to country we passed through. The first day out of Ocala was through the limestone country, high and sandy, after we left the gravel road six miles out. The second day was high pine woods, mostly turpentined. Yesterday was much the same only interspersed with some beautiful little lakes. Today so far (till noon) we have been in the flat woods, low pine lands and cypress swamps. From here we soon strike the Gulf Hammock, a strip of hammock land that runs a northeast course clear to Gainsville. Friday we passed through the phosphate lands of the Marion County Phosphate Co. At Early Bird is a plant with all improved machinery for drilling and manufacturing, with steam tramway from the mines to the works. The weather is simply perfect. We are sitting out bareheaded, with no wraps and on the shady side of the wagon. Myers killed six quail, a dove and a rabbit Friday. We have passed through the towns of Martel, Early Bird and Romeo, all railroad towns. Our next mailing point will be Otter Creek. We are feeling fine and send regards to all.

MYERS & MYERS.

Como to The Democrat office for your sale bills. Don’t forget The Democrat when you have a legal notice to be published. If Doubled with a weak digestion, belching, sour stomach, or if you feel dull after eating, try Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Cablets. Price, 25 cents. Samples (ree at Long’s drug store. Tell your neighbor to subscribe for the taxpayers’ friend, The Democrat. It gives all the news. if you want elegantly printed calling cards, almost equal to engraved, at the price others charge for poorly printed ones, come to The Democrat office. BRAIN-FOOD NONSENSE. Another ridiculous food fad has been branded by the most competent authorities. They have dispelled the silly notion that one kind of food is needed for brain, another for muscles, and still another for bones. A correct diet will not only nourish a particular part of the body, but it will sustain every other part. Yet, however good your foix! may be, its nutriment is destroyed b> indigestion or dyspepsia. You must prepare for their appearance or prevent their coming by taking regular doses of Green's August Flower, the favorite medicine of the healthy millions. A few doses aids digestion, stimulates th? liver to healthy action, purifies the blood, and makes you feel buoyant and vigorous. You can get Dr. G. G. Green's reliable remedies at Long's Drug Store. Get Green's Special Almanac. SALESMEN WANTED. We want two energetic, reliable salesmen in Jasper and adjoining counties. The largest and most complete Nursery Plant in the State. Liberal commission. Write at once for terms. Alberton & Hobbs, Bridgeport, Ind. WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF character and good reputation in each state (one in this county required) to represent and advertise old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary $lB weekly with expenses additional, all payable In cash each Wednesday direct from head offices, Horse and carriages furnished, when necessary. References. Enclose self-addrese-ed stamped envelope. Manager, 810 Caxton Building. Chicago. Morri*’ English Stable Powder rrtss.Na.ysriaskaga Sold by A. V. Long

Kidnapers Foiled.

It was during the BOer war. I was then staying at the Masonic hotel in Bloemfontein, capital of the Orange Free State. I was taking an opera company through South Africa. On the morning of the memorable evening I had obtained permission from President Brandt to borrow the Orange Free State drum for a stage accessory from the fort of the hill above Bloemfontein. As I marched with my drum down the main street that faces the archway leading into the Masonic hotel I saw a bullock wagon rolling slowly along ahead of me. That bullock wagon contained the Immortal triumvirate—Oom Paul Kruger, Joubert and Pretorius, the heads of the Boer government They had come down from the Transvaal to ask President Brandt to throw the Orange Free State Into the war and give the Transvaal its assistance. I watched those three men go up to the White House, the residence of President Brandt, and I watched them as they turned sorrowfully away with bowed heads. President Brandt had refused to see them. After depositing my drum In the Masonic hotel I came out again upon the main street. I was suddenly accosted by a young Englishman, who said, with great excitement: “See here, old man, you’re with us, are you not?” I had been away from America for | six years and had lost my American I accent. The young Britisher took me ; for an Englishman and went on hurriedly, “If we succeed, our names will ; be handed down to history.” Very naturally I asked, “What’s up, old chap?” He said: “A hundred of us English- I men Intend to kidnap the triumvirate tonight. They have now gone to the i Orange Free State hotel for dinner. They return to the Transvaal tonight. You know that only a bridge over the Orange river separates the Orange Free State from the Transvaal. It is only a short distance into Griqualand West, which is British territory. We have agreed to meet the triumvirate at a bend of the road at 11 o’clock tonight and carry them Into Griqualand West. Do you see? That will end the Boer i war.” Putting up my hand, I said: “Stop! I am an American. These people are only doing what my ancestors did. What you have told me so far is sacred. What you tell me further I do not ; pledge myself to keep.” The fellow left me immediately. Now, did you ever hear of beating the devil around the stump? How was I to save the triumvirate? I had pledged my word to the Englishman. I must; save the triumvirate. It has often been a question with me whether I offended against the higher ethics by my circumvention of the truth. I walked to the Orange Free State hotel. I seated myself at the dinner table, the triumvirate—Oom Paul Kruger, Joubert and Pretorius—and myself. After some desultory conversation I asked Oom Paul carelessly at what time they intended to start for home that night. He said, “At about 10:30.” I felt my heart in my throat. But I said quite ouehalamly. though I am sure my eyes, fastening his own. said more: “I would go back, uncle, as soon as possible. Your mission to President Brandt has failed.” Oom Paul Kruger looked at me from beneath the shaggy eyebrows that like watchdogs guard the ghts of statecraft within his old eyes, aud he said very slowly: “How do you know?” And 1 said: “1 know many .kings, uncle, because 1 am an American and because both my heart and brain are Interested in your Transvaal war. I know that your mission has been a failure. 1 believe that you have nothing to gain by staying longer here tonight, possibly much to lose.” My eyes talked to Oom Paul across the dinner table. Oom Paul broke the silence:

“Have you any reason for our going earlier?” 1 answered “No," and then 1 said pointedly: "It Is safer to trek In the moonlight than in the darkness. The moon rises full tonight, uncle, at 7 o’clock." Oom Paul turned to me, and his words‘fell like the blows of a sledge hammer: “It rises at 11 o’clock. Ain I wrong In this surmise?” There was a dead silence. The three men spoke together in Dutch. Oom Paul said, “We will leave at 10 o’clock, as first Intended." I played with my knife and fork for a moment as -I said, "It would not be a breach of honor on my part to tell any one at what hour you Intend to leave?" He answered, “Tell any one you like.” The next morning I was met by my British friend of the day before, who said. "Did you warn the triumvirate.'" I said: "No. Oom Paul told me that he would leave at 10:30. Did you get them Y’ He said: “No. Hard lines! They got wind of It somehow or other and left at 0 o’clock.”—Boston Globe.

Geaeralshlp.

“We are lost!” exclaimed the Filipino. “Sure?” asked the officer, looking up with a sudden 'expression of hope. “Absolutely. I don't see bow we are going to find our way out of this trackless wilderness.” "That Isn't the question. Can you give me any guarantee that the Americans aren’t going to find their way Ini’* —Washington Star.

No Time to Lose You cannot afford to disregard the warnings of a weak and diseased heart and put off taking the prescription of the world’s greatest authority on heart and nervous disorders — g Mile's’ Heart Cure. If your heart palpitates, flutters, or you are short of breath, have smothering spells, pain in left side, shoulder or arm, you have heart trouble and are liable to drop dead any moment. Major J. W. Woodcock, one of the best known oil operators In the country dropped dead from heart disease recently, at his home in Portland, Ind., while mowing his lawn.—The Press. Mrs. M. A. Birdsall, Watkins, N. V., whose portrait heads this advertisement, says: “I write this through gratitude for benefits I received from Dr. Miles’ Heart Cure. I had palpitation of the heart, severe pains under the left shoulder, and my general health was miserable. A few bottles of Dr. Miles’Heart Cure cured me entirely. Sold by all Drucclsts. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.

XV kite aud colored mounting board at The Democrat office.

His Commission.

When Coronet Joyce, one of Cromwell s men, went to Holmby to remove King Charles I. to safer quarters, there being a plot among Presbyterians to kidnap him, he took along 500 troopers. When Charles stepped out of his house, he was confronted by this considerable force. The king at once asked whether Joyce had any commission for what he was doing. “Here,” replied Joyce, turning in his saddle as he spoke and pointing to the soldiers he headed, “is my commission. It is behind me.” “It is a fair commission,” replied King Charles, ‘‘and as well written as I have seen a commission in my life.” Stevenson's Cue Work. A story of Robert Louis Stevenson is told as follows by an acquaintance : “Once only do I remember seeing him play a game of billiards, and a truly remarkable performance it was. lie played with all the, fire and dramatic intensity

HE PLAYED WITH FIRE AND DRAMATIC INTENSITY.

that he was apt to put into things.. The balls flew wildly about on or oil the table as the case might be, but seldom indeed ever threatened a (locket or got within a hand’s ireadth of a cannon. ‘What a fine thing a game of billiards is,’ he remarked to the astonished onlookers, ‘once a year or sol* ” A Rnce For ■ Wife. In Lapland the crime which Is punished most severely next to murder Is the marrying of a girl against the express wishes of her parents. When a suitor makes bls appearance, he says nothing to the girl, nor doe* she often know who he Is, but her parents Inform her that her hand has been applied for. Then on a day appointed the girl, her parents ami friends meet together nnd sit opposite to one another, so that they can view each other’s face and converse freely. When the feast Is over, the comps ny repair to nn open space, where "the race for a wife” Is to be run. The usual distanceIs about a quarter of a mile, and thegirl Is placed a third of the distance In- - advance of the starting point. If she be fleet of foot and does not care for her suitor, she can easily reach the goal first, and If she accom* pllsbes this be may trouble heir again. If, on the otb r h ud, she wishes to have him for a bu«'*nd, she ha* only to lag In her flight and so allow him to overtake tier. If she be particularly struck with him and would signify to him that his love Is returned, sh» can run n short distance, then stop and. turn aud invite him with open arm*.