Ligonier Banner., Volume 38, Number 23, Ligonier, Noble County, 3 September 1903 — Page 2

The Canadian-American Great Lake Fisheries %= Re;:ent.: ?‘Att;ckdo'f ::::xahdiiax.\:?uiser E:npha-

semppmey HIE recent attack in Lake . Erie upon ‘an American ¥ ' fishing tug, the Silver !{\g v Spray, by ‘the Canadian e armed cruiser Petrel, may = or may not result in international complications, but it calls atzention again to ecertain conditions which might well become the subject of international agreement, namely, the Canadian-American fisheries on the great lakes. : - : . Whether the Silver Spray incident will take on an international aspect will depend largely upon whether the fishing boat was unlawfully handling its nets in Canadian waters, and whether, after the race began, the shots of the Petrel were fired on the Canadian or the American side of the line. The boundary is located, by an old treaty, in midlake, but there is nothing but words to mark its whereabouts and guesswork leaves many chances for misunderstandings between fishermen and the Canadian officers. The encounter forces upon our attention the fact that the prospect of obliterating, even so far as concerns those interested in the fisheries, the imaginary line that separates us from our Canadian neighbors was assuredly postponed when the Arnglo-American Joint Commission, which in '9B-’99 tried to settle existing disputes, parted in disgust, without having accomplished anything. While the foremost disputes that were up for settlement at that -time were the Atlantic fisheries, and the Alaska boundary trouble, etc., the “various questions at issue concerning the lake fisheries are matiers that were to have been definitely decided, and they now suffer by reason of the failure of the general deliberations. S

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lake fisheries should be a matter of geep concern. These fisheries are of an importance that can scarcely be overestimated. They must be depended upcn to feed both Canada and the United States with the toothsome white fish and lake trout which have come to be, particularly in city homes, hotels and restaurants, an almost indispensable feature of the season’s menu. And danger threatens this source of supply, especially of white: fish. The fishing grounds have for years been mercilessly ravaged, particularly within American' waters, ‘and the white fish will need radical protection to escape ultimate extinction. Of the two countries Canada has been by. far the more alert to save the fish, by means of strict regulations as to size of nets

i -~ B =45 3 e s Mt W RS i;j % T:QW'::E;::» % i b 4 v R gy 2o AR N o oy T SCOOPING THE FISH FROM THE POT. and the observance of a close season. On the American side, however, there has been little uniformity on the part of the various states in this regard, and many white fish have been taken in November, which is their spawningseason. The Canadian government supervises its lake fisheries by means of a very "complete system of vigilant officials. Under the minister of marine and fisheries and the Ontario Fish commision—the lake fisheries are mainly in this province—iS a complete force of wardens, inspectors and-overseers. Two armed cruisers, the Dolphin and the Petrel, constantly cruise the fishing grounds, on the alert for illegal fishing. ' American fishermen have been permitted for some years past to fish in Canadian waters on the payment of a license fee, and it is declared that under these privileges much of the Canadian catch has in reality been landed by

: His Point of View. Mrs. Peckem—l just received a letter from an old schoolmate of mine, in which she tells me that she had been married only three days when her husband - was arrested for bigamy and sent to prison for ten years. Wasn’tthatawful? Peckem—Oh, I don’t know! Some men-geem to have more luck than sense. Cineinnati Enquirer. =~ . : £ 4 T Not Charged. “Pardon me,” said:-the smiling eustomer, “but 15tiis Mineral water charged?” “Not any,” replied the fair girl at the counter; “you pay the cashier.”—Baltimore News. G

Americans. The problem of the Canadian authorities has been to keep an ‘eye out for-unlicensed fishermen. That the matter of an uncertain boundary line and an American territory within convenient reach in any event makes the problem of the Canadian cruiser a difficult one, the rccent experience with the Silver Spray will indicate. Activity on both sides is increased by the fact that the fishing happens 10 be best :n the vicinity of the international bouaidary line. What is needed is uniformity of laws, cooperation between the two goveraments and a boundary line that is so plainly defined that there can be no mistake. A joint Canadian-American commission which was appointed to investigate .the lake fisheries recommended the registration and licensing of all fishermen on both sides, a redefinition of the boundary line, a distributicn among the fishermen of authoritative charts and a system of regulations covering uniformly the whole extent of Canadian-American waters. Both governments were warned concerning the danger “of permitting the poliution of streams flowing into the lakes-and were advised of the necessity of a uniform close season, and the need of nets with larger meshes. Special attention wes called to the danger of over-fishing ard to the necessity of compelling fishermen to return to the water alive all fish thet are too small for market. But app:rently nothing definite has yet been atcomplished . along the lines indicated, although it is not improbable that goai will ultimately result from the investigation. : With proper and uniform regulations and strict enforcement thereof there is no reason why 'the lake fisheries will not furnish the milions on both sides ¢f the line with fresh fish for all time to

come and remain one of the most important of our food reserves. Probably 80,000 fishermen find employment in taking the annual catch which comes from the great lakes, and which amounts to several millions of pounds. Their work is picturesque and they are quite as hardy a race as the fishermen of the grand banks and are exposed quite as frequently to the perils of death in the storm. Writing of Lake Superior, Mr. W. S. Harwood says: “‘Should a pound boat or a smack be overturned in a sudden squall in-shore, even within sight of the fisherman’s wife; it might be within a dozen boat lengths of the steep, sheer shore, it is good-by forever to the dead. So cold and deep, so very cold and deep, is this greatest lake on the globe, that no corpse comes back from its green blue depths. Many a tale you hear as you pass up and down this lake, in whatsoever kind of craft you sail, of this relentless prison house of the dead. * * * And you need not be surprised that not a man of the crew who malkes ‘'his livelihood on this immense body of water can swim. Winter and summer so cold is it that no bathing is possible and the boys grow into men along its rocky north coast without ever having an opportunity to learn to swim. It would be of scant avail, however, if they should know how, for no man could live in these icy waters even in midsummer. -If you hold your head above water in Lake Superior half an hour or even fifteen minutes, without something to cling to, you may be sure you have sterling powers of endurance.” | %

In these icy waters the fish of the lake are taken by means of pound nets and gill nets. The former is set close to shore, a lead or guide net leading lakéward to a “pot” or “crib.” The whitefish or trout swim shorewarq, encounter the met and, attempting to avoid it, run themselves at last into the pot and there, unable to escape, await the advent of the fishermen’s boat. The gill net is a long single net hanging upon floats. The * fish SWimming against it catch their gills in the megp and are unable to free themselves, This net is often employed in winter, A row of holes at short intervals in the ice makes it possible to extend the pet to any length by means of an eéndless rope, first carefully thrust from hole to hole under the ice.

MILTON MARKS.

" ‘A Cruel Slur. - “Something seems to be troubling Chollyboy’s mind. Notice how worried he looks?” asked Smithers. “Yes,” replied Smuthers; “new sensations are troublesome. He has an idea that he has an idea.—Cincinnati Com-mercial-Tribune, , Natural Question, .Mr. Softnut—What a lot of wubbish peopledotalk! Why, whenlwas young they used to say that if I didn’t leave off dwinking and smoking I should become idiotic. / : Mr. Hardnut—Why didn't you leave them off, then ?—Stray Stories.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Lesson in the International Series for September 6, 1903—Death of Saul and Jonathan.

THE LESSON TEXT. (I. Bam. 31:1-13.)

1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in Mount Gilboa.

2 And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Melchishua, Saul's sons.

3 Ard the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and ke was sore wounded of the archers, 4 Then said Saul unto his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised ccme and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it, : el

5 And when his armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. ° ‘ 6'So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armorbearer, and aill kis men, that same day together. ! 7 And when the meén of Israel that were on. the cther side of the valley, and they that were on the other side of jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, arnd that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Phiiistines came and dwelt in theém. 4 .

8§ And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen. in Mount Gilboa. :

9 And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armor, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to pubiish it in the house of their idols, and among the people. - -5

14 And they put his armor in th? house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan. ;

11 And when the inhabitants of JabeshGilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saui; : 12 All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the-wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there, e .

13 And they tock their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days. -

GOLDEN TEXT. — There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. —Prov. 14:12, ; :

OUTLINE OF SCRIPTURE SECTION. - David ancexlle.....oi.o o 0 o/l Sam. 27:1-12 Saul’s vision'of 5amue1........1 Sam. 28:1-25 Achish’s trust in David........ 1 Sam, 23:1-11 David’'s vietory .. cosiei o i L Bam 20:1-51

Death of Saul and his 50n5....1 Sam, 31:1-6 Saul’s body and arm0r........1 Sam, 31:7-10 The bodies re5cued..........l Sam, 31:11-13 TlME—About 160 B. C. - ! PLACE-—Gath, Endor, Aphek, southern Judah, Mount Gilboa, Beth-shan and Jas besh-Gilead. NOTES AND COMMENTS. :

After David had spared Saul's life, s described in our last lesson, and had thereby regained his favor, we should have expected that the hunted outlaw would have returned to his home. But ne; David knew Saul too well. Ke dared not trust him. In despair he gave up the hope of living in peace in his native land and went to live among the Philistines until Saul should die. It.seems a very unpatriotic course; but he was probably forced to it. .

All went well until the Philistines wages war upon Israel. Then Achishreguired David’s help, and he would have been forced to fight on the side of his country’s enemies had not the Philistine leaders feared his treachery and sent him away before the battle. Returning to Ziklag, he found the city in ruins and the women and children captured by the Amalekites, whom he pursted ‘and conquered, returning laden with spoil. ; Weakened by constant desertions from his army, Saul is in no condition to meet the strong Philistine host that invades the land from the northwest.

He is panic—stricken at their approach. In desperation he consults “the witch of Endor” to divine the probable result of the coming conflict, and if possible obtain a message from the dead Samuel. The narrative is one of the strangest in the Bible. Dr. Aglen, one of the best interpreters of the Old Testament, says: “It is hopeless to try to understand this incident. Magic is at home in the east, and ventriloquism, which the language {mplies to have been the practice of this woman, may have had its part. All that we know is, Saul thought he saw and heard Samuel, and the figure he saw and heard told him the worst.” Therefore Saul went into battle that day expecting defeat. “The men of Israel fled:” The battle was probably fought in the Plain of Jezreel, the Israelites being forced back on their camp on the slope of Mt. Gilboa. Making their final stand here, like wild beasts at bay, they were slain in great numbers. “The battle went sore against Saul:” A pitiable scene— Saul’s three valiant sons slain defending him; himself wounded and hard pressed by the Philistine archers, seeking death as a favor at the hand of his armorbearer rather than fall into the hands of his heathen foes, and finally committing suicide—a miserable ending of a most disappointing career. After the barbarous custom of ths ancients, Saul’s’ decapitated body was exposed, with those of his sons, on the city wall as a humiliating disgrace, doubtless, also, as a warning to other foes of the conquerors. - 5

A remarkable instance of the permanence of true gratitude is this account of the acts of the men of JabeshGilead. In the very beginning of his reign Saul had befriended them and had rescued their city; now, after his death, they, out of all Israel, arc the ones who dare befriend him.

HEARD ON THE OTHER SIDE.

The ChLateau de la Muette, next to the Bois de Boulogne, is about to be torn down. It was bought by the Regent Orleans in 1716 and presented to Louis XV., who kept many of his favorites there,

Mr. H. Jenner-Fust, captain of the first Cambridge cricket eleven that played against Oxford, is still living, at the age of 97 years.. The mateh was played in 1827, and he isthe sole survivor of the players on both sidea. Prince Henry of Prussia, who visited America last year and is coming over for the St. Louis exposition, celebrated his forty-first birthday last week. On his birthday Emperor William gave out thig parole to the army ‘and navy: “Heinrich, prinz von Preussen.” ; Medical fame is not lasting unless a man succeeds in attaching his name to some disease. Only five years ago England was celebrating the centennial of Jenner’s discovery of inoculation for smallpox, and now the Jenner Institute of Preventive Medicine has voted, on Sir Henry Roscoe’s motion, to change fis name to the Lister Institute of Pre\qentive_ Medicine.

STATE NEWS ITEMS

~DEAD BODY IN THE BUSHES. A Murder Committed Some Time Last Spring Just Discovered. Rochester, Ind., Aug. 25.—A murder committed some time last spring was discovered here Monday. While hunting Oliver Johnson watched his dog dig into the earth and uncover a dead body in a cluster of bushes. The body was that of a man abocut five feet and seven inches tall with the head severed agld the flesh gnawed by musirats. On it was a heavy black beaver overcoat and dressy business suit, silk underwear and new shoes.: Under it was crushed a Stetson hat. An oped face gold watch with the case number 5,945,509 and Waltham works No. 9,154,856 were the only marks of identification. In the pocket were $1.50 in silver change, a water-soaked memorandum book, a pen-knife and empty bill book, elevated railrcad tickets so water-soaked as to be undecipherable, and a few cartridges. Five of the man’s teeth were gold-filled and his hair was medium light. The man was a stranger and the bedy bore every inindication of having been dragged to the spot where it was found.

For two months carriocn odors have arisen from this vicinity and there is every indication that it has lain there since last spring. The coroner’s inquest Monday evening found that the man had been murdered probably by a long cudgel, as both sides of the skull was crushed. e SRR s A BURGLAR’S ZLUFF. : It Was So Clever That Officers Left Him to Rob the House. Marion, Ind., Aug. 26.—“ What is the matter? What do you want here?” demanded Daniel Hayes of two officers who captured him in the home of John Sharkey. A neighbor saw a light at the Sharkey residence and knowing that the family was visiting in Greenville, 0., notified the police that a burglar was robbing the house.

When the officers called at the Sharkey dwelling they were greeted by Daniel Hayes as above. Hayes showed no excitement and ordered the officers to leave, claiming he was in possession by orders of the owner. He made his bluff so strong that he convinced the officers, who left him 'in charge. 5 L Sharkey was communicated with at Greenville and said he had not given Hayes permission to enter his residence and requested that the intruder be arrested. The police returned to the house, but Hayes had left. Hayes has a police court record. WANTS A CIVORCE. The Widow-Bride Disappsared Shortly After the Wedding. Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 24.—John Possemade, an aged and wealthy Hoosier farmer, is in the courts here asking relief from an® allezed adventuress. whom he married a few months ago, after a few days’ acquaintance. The woman was a dashing French widow with two danghters, who are New York opera singers. The opera girls spent the summer on the farm, using the best rooms.. Saturday the weman and daughter disappeared, and are supposed to be in New York. . Simultaneously about $6OO in cash and valuables were missing. The aged farmer came to town at once and filed an action for divorce. Shipment of Melons. Petersburg, Ind., Aug. 24 —Last week was the third week for the shipment of melons from Busseron township, and during that period 468 cars have been loaded and sent east and north. In price the melons averaged 10 cents, and 168 cars were loaded with melons that averaged 44 pounds. R. L. Armacost, of Cincinnati, has shipped 86 car loads. - Franchise Signed. Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 25.—After three weeks of delays- and disagreements the franchise granting the Indianapolis, L.ogansport & Chicago railroad the right to enter the ecity was signed Monday. A special meceting of the council has been called for Tuesday evening, when the franchise wiil be introduced. : : Heir to a Large Estate. Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 25.—After mors than half a century of hard work as a common laborer, Moses H. Barron, of this city, received word that he is heir to -$1,500,000 estate left by a maiden aunt, Miss Fidelia Barron, who died in .New York three years ago. : Oid Settlers’ Picnic. . Peru, Ind., Aug. 26.—The annual old settlers’ picnic, at Chili, will be held next Saturday, and the speakers will be ex-Congressman George B. Steele, Congressman Frederick Landis and Hon. Charles A. Cole, of Peru, " None. of the Shots Took Effect. Lawrenceburg, Ind., Aug. 26.—John Hehey, a shantyboatman, whose craft is moored just above town, was arrested on the charge of attempting to kill his wife and several men who were on his boat. Hehey fired several shots, but none took effect. Will Give a Carnival. Evansville, Ind., Aug. 26.—The local herd of Buffalos, 500 strong, are arranging to give a street fair and carnival in this city this fall. The carnival will last one week. The Evansville herd is the largest in the state. Killed By Lightning. Muncie, Ind., Aug. 26.—A severe wind and rain storm struck this city Tuesday night. Window panes in many buildings were broken. FEugh Arnold, of Powell’s Station, Tenn., who was visiting here, was killed by lightning. ‘ Circus Rider Injured. Peru, Ind.,, Aug. 26.—Mrs. Herman Griggs, better known as Blanche Reed, the bareback rider with the Wallace show, came home Monday night to nurse injuries which she sustained a few days ago in a fall from her horse,

TO EVADE INDIANA LAWS.

Grandstand of Roby Race Track to Be Rebuilt in Illinois. Laporte, Ind., jAug. 26.—Private advices received here from Whiting state that the managers of the Roby race track have decided to evade Indiana laws by tearing down the grand stand and rebuilding it across tae lilinois line. It is pointed out that the laws oi Indiana permit 45 days’ racing, but with the erectibn of the grand stand and Detting rings on the Illinois side attorneys have decided that the jurisdiction of Indiana authorities would be lcst. The new move is the result of a war waged by Gov. Durbin, who threatened to call out the .militia to stop racing.

A CIGARETTE FIEND.

He Leaves Hcspital te Prevent An Operation and Attempts Suicide.

Huntington, Ind.,. Aug. 25.—Roy Overmyer, 18 years old, attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid Monday evening. He is addicted to the cigarette habit.

Two montas ago he underwent an operation for rheumatism and a week ago was taken to Chicago for a second operation. He ran away from his mother, who had accompanied him. Monday afterncon he bought the acid, wrote a note to his sister and locked himself in his room, where he took the poison.. = . Physicians worked with him all evening and have some hope of his recovery.

DURING THE EAGLES’ FAIR.

Preachers of Brazil, Ind., Wear Policemen’s Regalia. '

Erazil, Ind.,, Aug. 25.—The Eagles' first street carnival opened here Monday. The decorations are superb, and nothing is left undone to make it a SUCC4KSS.

The church element has been fighting the carnival, and they have induced the police board to put some of their number on the extra police force for the week. Among the police are Rev. Ewing, Muncie, an M. E. minister; Rev. Jewe], and Prof, T. N. James, ex-principal of the Brazil high schools. All are wearing stars and swinging clubs.

FOR HALF A CENTURY.

Rev. W. T. Warbington, After 50 , Years’ Services, Resigns.

Hagerstown, Ind.,, Aug. 26.—Rev. William T. Warbington, after 50 years’ continual service as a pastor in the Caristian church, .resigned the local pastorate Sunday. : It is said that he built as many or more church edifices than any other minister in his denominaticn. His first pastorate was at Darlington Ind., where he received $5O a year. Later this was increased to $450, when he refused to take more.

Slashed Her Rival.

Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 24 —Stella Irwin was “cut out” Saturday night by Ida Hudson. Sunday night she found Ida eating supper with her former sweetheart, Frank Hall. Miss Irwin, without a word, began slashing her rival' with a razor. She was arrested, and her victim, who is seriously hurt, taken to the hospital. Receiver Is Named. Ai:burn, Ind., Aug. 24.—Fred Snyder was appointed receiver of the National Mill, Light and Water Co., of Angola, by Judge Rose on the application of the Fort Wayne Trust Co., who holds a mortgage for $28,000. In addition to -this the 'Kenney bank, which went into bankruptcy Tuesday, holds notes for $Bl,OOO. ~ In Favor of Church Union. Muncie, Ind., Aug. 25.—The annual convention of the Indiana Methodist Protestant church came to an end at noon Monday. The conference placed itself on record of favoring the union of the Methodist Protestant, the Congregaticnal and United Brethren churches, the new organization to be known as the United church. Pioneer Passes Away. Shelbyville, Ind., Aug. 25.—William C. Yager, 70, a pion#ar of Shelby county, died at his hcme near this city. In May, 1874, he was appointed postmaster at Blue Ridge, and served continuously until 1894. He was a charter member of Blue Ridge lodge, No. 554 1.0 O H - Funeral Instead of Marriage Ceremony Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 26—The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Fontanet for Miss Gertrude Caruthers, instead of a marriage ceremony Tuesday evening. She was killed in an accident to a party returning from a dance in her honor. : : Found Dead in Bed. _ Elkhart, Ind.,, Aug. 25.—David Harman, the democratic member of the police board, was found dead in bed by his son, Attorney James Harman, on the latter’s return from an outing. He is supposed to have died Friday night of heart disease. : Killed in a Runaway. Bloomfield, Ind., Aug. 25.—Earl, the 12-year-old son of John S. Sexson, residing on a farm near Switz City, was killed Monday afternoon by a runaway horse. His parents were visiting in Illinois at the time. :

Boy Fatally Shot.

Alexandria, Ind.,, Aug. 24—John Little, aged 13, was shot by Richard Hollis at the street fair. Hollis’ wife was engaged in a fight with men. Hollis, in assisting shot an innocent bystander. Hollis was locked up pending Little’s injuries.

Will Erect Church Homes,

Warsaw, Ind.,; Aug. 24.—The Un;ted Presbyterians purchased four lots at Winona, and will erect a large Presbyterian homes, with about a huadred rooms. Lutherans also purchased four lots Saturday for a like purpose.

WAR A POSSIBILITY.

President and Secretary Hay Discuss Colombia’s Failure to ! Ratify Treaty.

Oyster Bay, N. Y., Aug. 29.—1 n a discussion of the Panama canal matter Friday between President' Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hay three courses the administration could pursue were taken up. The first is to ignore Colombia and proceed to construct the canal under the treaty with New Granada in 1846, to fight Colombia if she objects, and create an independent government of Parama cut of the present state of Panama. This would give the United States what is expected to be a short and inexpensive war, but would insure a permanent settlement of the question of the sovereignty of the canal zone across the isthmus of I’anana.

The second course is that the president shall act in accordance with the provisions of the Spocner law, and, having failed to make a treaty successfully with Colombia, turn to the Nicaragua route. - , " The' third course is to delay this great work until something transpires to make Colombia see the light and -resume -negotiations for another treaty. The administration has engagad with the difficulty arising through the failure of the Colombian congress to ratify the Panama canal treaty without amendment and seeks a speedy solution. : LIPTON GIYES UP KOPE. Declares He Will Not Challenge Again Unless Herresshoff's Equal ; Can Be Foand. 5 New York, Aug. 22.—Sir Thomas Lipton, aboard the Erin, declared Friday in an interview that he would never challenge again for the America’s cup until a man had been found in England who equaled Nat Heorresshoff in yacht building. The baronet admitted his disappointment at his failure and frankly said that he had no hope of winning even a single race. He said: “American brains and development have us beaten. If the day ever comes when England produces a Herresshoff then I will challenge for the cup again. .It will not be until then. It is unpleasant to be compelled to admit it, out the brains in boat building are on this side of the water. Herresshoff is a wizard. His work i 3 wenderful. None can have admired Reliance more than I have. She is the best boat by all odds and has won on strict merit. :

“I am a most rdisappointed man. My hopes were high' when I left home, for I surely believed we would carry back the cup. : “Yesterday’'s fluke only prolonged the agony for me. I do not want to win on any slips and I regretted Reliance’s failure to get over the line as much as anyone could.” . TRAIN IS WRECKED. Collision on amn Italian Railway in © Which 20 Are Killed and 80 Injured. ‘Rome, Aug. 29.—A disastrous railway accident has cut short the festivities and demonstrations in honor of the king and queen at Udine, the chief town on the eastern frontier, 60 miles from Venice, where the sovereigns had gone to view the grand army maneuvers. At ten o’clock Thursday night, near Udine, a train overflowing with soldiers collided with a freight train. The force of the collision was terrific. Those on board were thrown in all directions and the coaches were broken up. Nineteen soldiers and one captain were Idlled - ard 80 injured, 12 dangerously so. The colone! in command of the soldiers was among the injured. King Victor Emmanuel visited the hospital in person later to see the victims of the accident.

Queen Helena accompanied the king on his visit to the scene of the railroad disaster and'spoke words of sympathy to each of the wounded, with whom the king also shook hands. With the royal couple were the minister of war and the archbishop of Udine,. the latter having received a telegram from the pope instructing him to visit the hospital and assist at the funerals of the victims.

Senator Hoar Honecored

1 Worcester, Mass., Aug. 29.—Senator George F. Hoar, was 77 years old Friday and was the guest of honor at a celebration by the Father Mathew Benevolent and Total Abstinence Society at night. In the name of the society he was presented with a testimonial, a tribute to ' his long public service and his championship of the rights of the Irish people. Place for Chicago Attorney. Washington, Aug. 29.—The department of commerce and labor announces . the appointment of Edwin W. Sims, as special attorney in the bureau of corporations. He has been practicing law in Chicago for the past ten years, and has been county attorney cof Cook county slnce 1901. . Three Drowned, Nodaway, 1a.,, Aug. 29.—1 n an attempt to rescue the family of William Sanborn, consisting of father and mother and four children, who had taken refuge on their house top, the raft overturned, drowning Mrs. Sanborn and two children, the others being rescued with difficulty. , Eleven Drowned fi;lTn;' Squall, Gibraltar, Aug. 29.—Eleven Spaniards, who were engaged in salvage work on the wreck of the Spanish steamer Irurak-Bat, near Tarifa, Spain, were drowned Friday during a sudden squall. Killed by Switch Engine. Racine, Wis.,, Aug. 29.—Veineil Peshek, aged 78, was killed in the presence of three grandchildren Friday morning by a Northwestern switch engine five miles north ' of Racine. Peshek in 1895 was convicted of killing his wife by throwing her out of a buggy, was sentenced for life and two years ago was pardonedz . Actor Dies of Heart Disease. 'Cleveland, 0., Aug. 29.—Joseph Haworth, the well known actor, diad suddenly Friday night in a hotel at Willoughby, 0., a few miles east of this city, of heart disease.

CORRECT BREATHING.

im Ordinary Life But Few People Breathe in a Proper ) Manner. .

“Do you know how to breathe?” asked a dyspeptic looking man of his companion, whose full, florid face denoted a jolly aature. “In fact, [ should ask how long it has been since you drew your breath.” The fat-faced man moved nervously and cast a suspicious glance at his friend. He was about to reply with a sugestion that another “bracer” might decide the peint, when he was interrupted again, saysthe New Orleans Times-Democrat. “The truth is you haven't breathed in weeks, perhaps months,and I can prove it. Don't be alarmed, I do not intend to hold an autopsy on you, and the coroner wiil not be called in to furish evidence of what I say. Breathing is something that very few people do. Itisnota universal habiti Less than five per cent. of the people breathe as they should. Even a larger per cent. of tomato plants or oak trees breathe in the way that they should than men. You may demonstrate this fact to yourself. All that is necessary is to carry out a few simple suggestions which. I will make, and consider well the indications which will be presented after you have made the experiment. Breath islife. 'The delicate organs and still more delicate muscles which-are involved in breathing require action as much as do the biceps or triceps. Lie-on your back for 30 days and cbserve how weak the muscles of the legs and body become, They would be shrunken and flabby and entirely too weak to carry your weight.. They would be impoverished. Think not then that the more delicate and sensitive organs and muscles of the inner man do not need exercise. This is given them by breathing. Now, take a man who has. not exercised his biceps or triceps for several weeks and let him do so for the space of three minutes. Then observe how exhausted he feels. Itisbecause the muscles are not used to such violent action. In the same way let a man start a violent respiratory motion and continue itforthreeminutes. Youwillseethemost perfect picture of that tired feeling that you could imagine. That will]be proof enough that the person who is thus rendered tired is not accustomed to breathing. The proof of the pudding isin the chawing of the bag, as the old saw says. Just try this plan once. Breathe heavily and deeply for two minutes on rising in the morning and see what a feeling of exhaustion will be experienced. Then you will understand that very few people breathe as they should and that much of sickness is due to this fact. Catch your breath, my friend, and you will profit by it. You'll soon admit that there is a great deal in breathing,” and the dyspeptic swallowed all the ozore he could gulp dewn at one time. ’

TALKED HIM OVER.

Vital Statisties Skillfully Presented Brought the Obdurate Father About. - “Father, you are aware that. Mr. Spooner has been paying me his attentions for the last year?” ' - “Yes, and I have been very much opposed to it from the first.” The idea of a Spooner daring to aspire to'the hand of a Weggs!” . “He has asked me to be his wife.” “What? Confound him! Tl'il: show him the doorinless than five minutes.” “And I have almost promised,” she placidly continued, relates London TitBits. i “What? What? My daughter marry a ‘Spooner? Never! Go to your room while I seek this daring youth.” “Father, I want to talk business with you,” she interrupted. “As you are aware, this is the city of London.” ‘GYeS.H . ‘““Have you seen the vital'statistics of London for the last year?” “No, of course not. The idea of that Henry Spooner trying to cajole a Weggs—" ' : “Wait! According to-statistics, this city has 271,240 more females than males. There are 228,890 more marriageable girls than can find husbands, to say nothing of 182,421 widows anxious for a No. 2. The number of young men earning over £3 per week is -only .22,107. There are camped an the trail of thess young men exactly 120,000 young women and 150,000 widows. Three out of every five children born are girls. ‘Death removes two young men to one married man or old bachelor.” - The old man turned pale and grasped a chair for support; then, after a pause, she continged: . : “Father, take this pencil and work out your Viola’s chances of catching another man if she lets Henry Spooner canter away.” : “Great Caesar!” he gasped, after calculating for a moment; “why, your chances are only one in 12,875,947!" “Just what I made it out to be myself. What shall I say to him thisevening?” “Say? Say? Why, tell him you'll have him, and extend to him my best wishes and heartfelt gratitude.” L : Carrymmtully. A double chin can be corrected by proper breathing. The woman with a short neck should hold her head high. Deep, systematic breathing is the best remedy for stoutness, for the gr'eaU amount of oxygen taken into the lungs burns out the carbon, which is fat. The best time for this exercise is just before | dressing and just after undressing. Tight clothes and lacing make a woman appear stouter, and any ideas to the contrary are delusions. Tight-fitting garments accentuate the lines of the beody, making stoutness more conspicuous. All women can learn to carry their bodies gracefully. It is merely a matter of throwing out the chest, drawingin the chin and walking on the balls of the feet. When these three rules are observed it would be rather difficult to walk ungracefully—American Queen. B ~ Fried Corn. b - Carefully cut the corn from six ears of sweet corn, being careful not to take any of the cob with it, and have the grains separate. Fry .in just enough butter to keep it from sticking to tha pan, being careful to. stir very often. ‘When a nice brown add half a cup of sweet cream, and salt and. pepper to' ‘taste. Do not place on the fire after you nave added the cream, as it will curdle. Serve in a hot dish. A very nice luncheon or breakfast dish.—Washington Star. » ; B : She Would Do It AIl. : Husband—What's the use of my gos ing with you? You know I detest shopping. S . '~ Wife—oO, you won’t have to shop. You'll merely pay the billa~ Suay

LEGEND OF ST. PETERSBURG.

Tale of the Foundation of the Great City Upon the Spot Chosen by Peter the Great. .

- On a glorious spring morning toward the close of May 200 years ago a momentous historic event took

place in a very quiet way, with not even a chronicler to describe the details, says -the London Telegraph. Woodland, water and a cloudless sky formed the framework of the picture, the foreground of which was occupied with a number of boats sailing on the surface of a broad river and manned with warriors, fierce looking, oddiy dressed and wrangling—among themselves in -loud tomes. They were the famous “Bombardier” regiment which had achieved feats of prowess a few weeks before during the battle with the Swedes, and their ‘“‘captain” was the most imposing figure of them all, sitting in the prow of a stout vessel ahead of the rest. The Wweather was bright and bracing, and the breeze caused the face of the blue, broad Neva to wrinkle, as it lost itself in the Finnish gulf. - The ‘“captain” stood with his bazk to the sea gazing at the smiling islands in front, which were literally - covered with - dease forests; indeed,-had it not been for the noisy tongued men on the boats he might have faacied himself in a country theretofore unvisited by man. The whole district, Swedish down to a couple of weeks before, had recently been’ taken by the Russian troops. The “captain” now landed on the most pleasantly situated and attractive- of the islands, and, with a few of nis officers, was making Ris way to the center, when a curious sound in the air above arrested his attention.

Looking up, he beheld a great eagle flapping its wings noisily, soaring up to a dizzy height and then swiftly descending to a spot not far from where he stood. He did not then know that it was a bird tamed by the men who were wont to load the boats with timber, but looked upon its appearance as good omen for his undertaking. Seizing a bayonet, therefore,. he cut out two-sods of turf, placed them one on the other like the beams of a cross, then made a wooden cross from two boughs and pressing it into the sods, exclaimed: “In the name of Jesus Christ, let there be a church on this spot, and let its name be those of the chief apostles, Peter and Paul!” And it was as he had said. ‘The church, with ~its golden spire, now surmounts the terrible fortress in which many political prisoners have perished miserably, and the city around it is St. Petersburg, for the “captain ~of the Bombardiers” was Peter the Great. : o

| _Such is -the legendary tale of the ifoundation of the northern Palmyra, which is said to have been jotted down by an officer of the corps at the time, and to have been laid in a gold | casket, which still -lies among the | foundations of .the fortress. But his- ‘ tory gives us a more prosaic account of the matter. Petersburg was -not | built on virgin soil, but on the site ' of a rising town. Novgorod, when a ' member of the Hanseatic league, had. | used the Neva as a commercial water- | way, and the Swedes, well aware of l its enormous value as a trade route, took it in 1617, built a fortress on the 1 stream Okhta, on whose banks a town soon. arose, inhabited by merchants, gwho owred as many as a hundred ships. In those vessels Russian ‘ produce was exported abroad and | foreign wares were brought back to Russia. And so rapidly did the well being of these traders grow that in the year 1700, when Peter the Great began his war with the Swedes, many houses were built> of stone. Another generation and it would have been a fornfidable stronghold of Swedish power;-but on the last day of April, 1703, Peter bombarded the fortress, and entered it on the following day. COMING MAN OF THE EAST. l Rosy View of the Future of the Phil- | ‘ippine Native by an Eng- ; - lish Resident, -J. C. Grant Wilson, a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers of | London, who lived for 20 years in the ) Philippine islands, went to the Philip- ' pines in 1878, and left the islands short- | ly before Dewey’s arrival at Manila in 1898. Since that time he has been keeping in close touch with the Philippine problem, and is to-day numbered among those best posted on eastern questions. | He was invited by Judge Day to testify before the peace commission in Paris in 1898, but declined, saying that he did “not.wish to become involved in polities, states the Washington Star. ~ His experience in the islands was not confined to life in Manila, for he spent ' much of his time living among the natives, and of the residents of Manila he - was considered the best authority on the natives, because his life had been so } close to theirs. - “The Philippine native is the coming . man of the east,” said Mr. Wilson to & Star man. “Under proper conditions tkere is no doubt that he will develop into a most useful citizen. You cannot convert them into a highly civilized peo--ple in a day, however; it requires time. ' Your laws do not fit his needs any more than his ancient laws would fit vyour people. I have the highest respect for QGov. Taft, and I think he is the best man for the place.” = : Progress in Porto Riceo. i . According to William H. Hunt the governor of Porto Rico, the natives of that island have been attacked with a widespread contagion. The inhabitants have never had the epidemic before, and ‘some believe it incurable. Itssymptoms are a remarkable activity of mind and body, an eagerness on the part of the young to learn, and a willingness among those older to work. Mr. Hunt ison & visit to this country at the present time, and when asked for a diagnosis he ahswered: “The Porto Ricans have contracted the ‘get there’ spirit of the Yankee, The island is fast becoming = prosperous American commaunity. We are awakening the natives from their ancestral lethargy, and find that they can hustle as well as ourselves, with some encouragement.”"—N. Y. Tribuse. , ‘#Somemutm aw sneak ran off with my am= brella to-day.” i \ - Witk your apnbhesiin?t 0 _ “Well, with the umbrella I've been car-