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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 14, 1909)
THE SEM1-WHKLY TRIBUNE IKA U. HAUE. 1'ubllaher. THUMB, IN ADVANCE. NORTH PLATTE NEBRASKA "SWEATED LABOR." Our Zurich correspondent Informs is thatan Interesting exhibition haa been opened there demonstrating tho condlttona under which tho Swiss rjoorer classes work nnd the wages tlicy earn, with special reference to the "sweating" at home, says thu London Globe., These people, who work in their own hotnus, number 130, 000, three-fourths of whom aro worn, on and children. Their earnings are Bhoeklnply low In uomo cases as lit tie ns four centimes an hour are paid to straw workers, while the average pay in other Industries Is: Sill; weav ers, seven centimes nu hour; linen weavers, 11 centimes; glove makers, 12 centimes; wood enrvlug, 31 cen times; watch-makers, -U centimes. Tho exhibition ulso contains models of the homes In which these people work, ihowlng the unhealthy condi tions nnd overcrowding. Tho pro moters confidently expect that tho ex hibition will stop the sweating and put the law In motion. The total trade of the United States with non contiguous territory under control of the government has shown a remarkable Increase since 1808. whrn the war with Spain took place. Tho aggregate then was $00,000,000. Now it is $160,000,000. Our non-contiguous territory Includes Alaska, ,1'orto HI co, Hawaii, the 1'hlllpplncs, Guam, Midway and Tutulla. With the exception of Alaska and Hawaii these regions camo Into Amerlcau sovereign ty ns a result of tho conflict with .Spain, nnd In a material sense all of them find their connection with this country , profitable. The United Status is a good-market for the -dependencies. Spain In suppressing thu revolt In Barcelona is doing more than settling her own critical problem. She is .faring and overcoming, for u,soason at (least, one of tho largest nnd most for midable centers of agitation against the authority of atito and church. Hut-ope Is fnco to face with n spread ling movement among tho masses which challenges tho liberalism of rep resentative government, as well us tho - .conservatism of uutocracy. Tho sta- jollity of lawful government requires -ttthat such rebellion bu checked with a jntern hand. The continental countries will soon learn that tho habit of permitting the ; unlit to cross tho ocean only to bo re turned Is not' a sane economic policy, ITho trip over not only costs money but : represents loss of time to those wage learners who, aro refused admission here. Tho man who gives up his Job Jon the other side and la seut back dis turbs labor conditions by his unex pected reappearance. Hence, It will 'bo wise for tho nations across the At lantic to do some inspecting before opening tho Rutoa to would-be iniml 'grants. I To those lovers of the good old times, who mourned tho disappearance !of the venornblo and highly respected uoa serpent from tho news cf tho day it will come na a pleasant relief to "know that tho real old sea serpont of tholr own nnd their fathers' day is do ing business again at the old stand He was seen tho othor day off Capo Hntteras, ucomlngly In good health nnd spirits and with eight feet to his credit nnd length. After all, tho vl tnllty of tho old-time fish stories out lasts tho newer ones. The lot of rulors In Russia, Turkey, Portugal, Morocco, Porsln and Spain, not to speak of somo South American countries, might appear to a calmly philosophic obsorvor calculated to dig .courage tho pretending business. It ,does not seem to tho ordlnnry man that tho Job from which you are likely to bo forcibly detached by n mob, or dynamite bomb, Ib. worth straining yourself to got. nut royal. human na ture Is such that the preteudors keep right on pretending. It Is tho Indirect loss which counts adversely when epidemics of any kind break out in u country, and quarantine precautious aro Instituted by other na ,tlonu. The British government has just .revoked tho ..orders prohibiting tho landing of hay and straw from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland nnd Delaware, although the loot and mouth disease which appeared among tho cattlo of those states In 1908 has been stamped out for many months. Five bullfighters uuvo been killed nnd 111 seriously Injured lu the Span Isu rings of late. Instead of abolish ing so bloodthirsty nnd cruel a sport, It is now proposed to establish a school for tho fighters. Thus pro gresses civilization lu Spain. A western savant says that the flea cannot see. To judge from the neat ness, accuracy and dispatch with which a Ilea can attack its victim and then escape, this dictum must make that versatile lnuoct hopping made. Fine Structure for WASHINGTON. Trophies seourod by the African huntlne ojtxJftlou headed by ex-Prosldont Roosevelt are to be preserved to posterity 1 the- grandest and most ornate exposition bulldln? tho world has known, which will surpass any of the wonderful mu seums erected uud maintained by Urn wealthy tnonarchu of antiquity. The building will be completed Just In time to receive the valuable u14qs of the rhinoceros, tho elephast. tho hippopotamus nnd the other kugc mammals which fell beforo tu un erring aim of the Itoosevelt party. At the moat of theao animals are ranldly Hearing extinction It Is oxpe'eted that tho trophies will form tho uuoltus of a collection that will become the most complete and the most Important In the world. There are many duplicates lu the collection of S2 pelts sent homo by Col. Roosevelt, and this fact will en able tho authorities of the Smithso nian Institution, for whom the build ing has been erected lu this city by congress, to secure many valuable species which wero not found by the Roosevelt party. Thu law permits the Smithsonian institution to make ex- chunks for specie It may not .pusses Learn Cause of Laziness in the South GOVERNMENT experts at Inst have discovered why thero aro so many lazy pcoplo In tho southern states. Tho widely recognized predilection of the average southerner for fishing and other pleasurable pastimes Is not the result of fondness for those things Into which an element of real work does not entor. They aro simply com pelled to' do It, and a little parasite known to government medical science as the "hook worm" Is the motive power. Dr. Charles Wcrdeil Stiles, chief of tho government hygienic laboratory, Is tho discoverer of tho "hook worm." Ho has several specimens of him safe ly preserved In alcohol, and It may bu stated hure that tho parasite has no particular objoctloiis to being put in ulcohol. Ho likes it. In his Investigations of the. habits of thu puraslto, covorlug a porlod of seven years, Dr. Stiles has found that It thrives on liquor thnt Is to say, that It caunot exist In tho stomach of nnyone who Is a total abstainer. Thus the difficulty lu the way of Its total Marine Corps and THE long standing row betwoen tho navy and the marine corim linn broken out again as a result of tho find ings or the court of Inquiry In tho Sut ton caso, and a congressional Investi gation of tho mat-Ino corps Is not im probable. Tho trouble arose over the minority findings of Commander John Hood, U. S. N., tho president of tho court, who, on his own responsibility nnd without the support of his associates, Maj, No vlllo and Lieut. Jonson, took occasion to say that the discipline at the ma rlno barracks of Annapolis at the time of tho Sutton trouble was not of tho proper sort. "Thq testimony," according to Com mander Hood's minority roport, "con cerning tho whole deplorable nffalr In dicates a stato of dlsclpllno then ex isting lu the Marine School or Applica Small Theft Makes TREASURY A FEW years ago, when drover Cleveland was president, tho Uni ted States treasury nt Washington was robbed of two silver dollars. This loss, although of no.matorlal Im portance, was decidedly significant and measures were taken to provent a recurrence. At thlssoason of tho year Washing ton Is crowded with visitors and tour ists to whom tho government extends a wolcomo. Guides aro at hand to show tho visitors through tho govern ment public buildings, the working of THE I Roosevelt Trophies and there is little doubt that all tho ret .museums of the world will ,h anxious to sc6ure at least one of tu Rootnrelt trophies. The new museum building Is cou tructed entirely of granite, with floor space approximately nine and our buir acre. Its coat was slightly mora than $3,500,000, and It U being put In order for the reception of .the va rluus objects tht have been collected, chief among which aro those sent by the ex-president. So far the urrauzruieut of the va rlous specimens has not been deter mined upon by the curator of the mu seum. It Is likely, however, that the entlr first Boor will be the future home of the pelts seut to America by the Itoosevelt parly. It has been deemed best to tan the skins seut from Africa as the most perfect way of preserving them for all time. As soon as they have been taken from the casks and cleaned of the brine this task will be undertaken by somo uue wue bus not yet been chosen. The work may ba done under tin) Immediate supervision of the Smith sonian officials In the utiiseuin here, or It may be turned over to some tan nor. In view of the Importuned at tached to the proper preservation of the trophies, which la years to coma will be almost Invaluable, this ques tion Is now beluc considered by the officials. Tho splendid show cases to be erected in the museum will permit the specimens to be displayed in tho most effective wanner. extermination from the southland has become painfully manifest. To get rid of the parasite the pa tient must needs deprive himself of any and all substances containing oven tho slightest percentage or alco hol. This, of course, Includes tho "red liquor" so dear to the palate of the victim. What the doctor fears lu a dialogue something like this when the government physician goes forth lu the south to exterminate tho worm and comes up with' tho llrst victim: Doctor In order to effect u cure you must abstain from liquor. Victim Abstain! Do you mean it, sah? Doctor Yes, cau't cure If you don't abstain. Victim How Jong did you say it will take, sah?"j Doctor Four duys, Saturday and Sunday and The doctor quits the premises in a hurry. In summing-up ills Investigation Dr. Stllejj. holds out uue hope. Ho In timates that "real good red liquor" is nut as sustaining to the parasite as Is the cheaper grade, for ho says that It thrives most amoug the pooror classes who drink the latter kind, which probably Is Imported from the north. Dr. Stiles' report on his investiga tion has been printed in the -bulletin of the United Statos bureau of zoology, Navy Again at Odds tion discreditable to the service and urgues strougly agalust the practice of commissioning and putting Into posi tions of responsibility young men with out previous training." Marine officers say that Commander Hood wont entirely outside the pre cept under which the court operated when ho wrot0 the above, and that It was merely a-gratuitous affront to thu mdrlno corps. "It Ib the old fight between the twe branches of the service," said a m rino ofllcor. "The matter will be nut up to Secretary Meyer when he re turns lo Washington, and It Is by no means unlikely that he will revoke As sistant Secrotnry Wlnthrop's approval of that part of the court's findings. Hut wo will not stop there. We will see that It Is brought up in congress next winter." Tho young tnnriuo officers who were defendants in tho Sutton Inquiry have given up nil thought of filing suits for unmnges agaiuflt -Mrs. Sutton. Aftor reading tho UnHlngs of Uie court they communicated with ono another and ngreod that their complete exonera tion by the court was sufficient and ucclded to let the matter rest there. "Uncle Sam" Careful each department aud subdivision is cnrofully described aud slRhtseelni: citizens are made to tool perfectly at home In tho business houses of tho government, Formorly It was the custom to take visitors through the vaults In tho treasury building, whero millions of dollars aro stored. On ono occasion a small boy, tempted by the Immense nmount of glittorlng gold and silver, cut one ot the hugs with hla pocket Ktiire anu maue away with the two "cartwheels," as tho heavy one-dollar silver pieces ure referred to. Slnco that tlmo the vaults have been closed to visitors, except to tboso who get permission 'from the secretary or the treasury. In the largo vault which Is 89 feet long and CI feet wide Is stored $105,000,000 In coin for tho redemption of gold and silver curtlfl cates. Children's Wear A Oress and for Girts of 8 HI? first design shown is a charming little nhort-wnisted dress, that can bo carried out in cotton, or nny soft material. It must not be too thick, or tho gathers at tho waist will mnko It bulky. tucks aro made on tho shoulders and aoove tho hem, nnd a row of insertion short-walstod bodice Is given by a deep the material Is gathered. Hat of fancy ribbon. Materials required for the dress: Tho second shows a reefer coat washing silk blouse. Tho coat has a trimmed with navy bluo bra.J. Matorlal required for coat and skirt, The last .illustration presents a useful llttlo coat of white serge; It Is an easy llttlo pattern for an amatour dressmaker to attempt, tho absence of col lar simplifies tho making very much. attorn, worked with Russia braid. Crinoline hat, trimmed with small Cowers. Material required for coat; Two SMART STOCK EASY TO MAKE One of the Prettiest of tho Season Calls for Comparatively Small Outlay. Ono of tho smartest of tho now Btocks is so ensily copied that almost any girl can mako herself ono at small cost. Tho collar and a long strip reach ing to tho bust line Is of semi-trans parent Japanese linen. Roth sides of tho collar nnd strip are finished In an Irregular scallop buttonholed In a deep tone of old blue. This also runs around tho bottom of tho strip, which forms seml-clrcle. Tho conter of collar and strip are worked In detached, Hvo-potaled tlowors interspersed with dots of dif ferent sizes. Surrounding tho strip and making tho running for the top of tho collar Is footing or fine net. This Is turned in a narrow hem an eighth of an Inch ieep, which is run with the three shades used in embroidery. This stitching may either be outlining or, as the runic Is platted nnd takes quite a longth of material, it can bo dono on tho machine If you havo ono which makes a chain stitch. The plaiting around the long tab is about three-quarters of an inch wide, while thnt used as niching in nurrow enough to bo becoming, SHELL PINK BATISTE One ot the lovellesUgowns worn at n recent lunchoon, where modish gowns were a-plenty, waB of shell-pink ba tiste, fashioned after desjgn suggested in above illustration, which shows the artistic use of self-tone embroidery flouncing on skirt. All-over embrold cry, lu same shade, wss used for bod ice and sleeveB In a sort ot Jacket ef fect to tho hlgh-wnlsted skirt and bor dered by bins bands of the material. Tho square yoke ot fine white lace w&s separated from lower part of bod Ice ot plain whito batiste of sheerest quality, by a band of narrow pink satin ribbon, with small bow In center. A hat of white plueapplo fctraw, with bunches of pink hyacinths and a pink Bilk parasol, added further beauty to the get-up, Two Jackets to 10 Years. The bodice and skirt are cut in one; across front, there are also two tucks abovo the top tuck. Tho effect of a waist-band, pointed in front, to which straw, trimmed with marguerites and Four yards -10 Inches wide. and plaited skirt, worn with a white deep square collar of whito cloth, four yards 4C inches wide. Tho edge is trimmed with a simple yards serge. SETTING OFF DINING TABLE New Patterns in Cut Glass Are Formed In Imitation of Beautiful Flowers. It is not usual for new patterns in Cut glass to come in very plentifully, but tho designers aud manufacturer- ers have united in a recent effort and we nre shown threo beautiful flowers in tho newest glass dishes for our dining iables. We havo the daisy, with a butterfly hovering abovo It In a most graceful and perfect design, mado In various-shaped vessels, both tall and flat. Then wo havo tho Scotch thistle, which Is unique in cut glass, and the clover leaf and blossom so perfect in tho cutting that we wonder there' Is not n more persistent effort to re produce every avallablo flower. Another and a greater wonder la that so many housewives aro given to sheltering nil of these beautiful dishes perchance from the careless hands of servants until the "mere posses sion" of them has got to bo a mania. It is really better to get the good out ot things than to drift gradually into what is known ad "n slave to your possessions." Cut glass should be cleansed In soapsuds and then polished with saw dust nnd chamois skin. Coloring Straw. Take a solution ot hot water and tannin, allow half an ounce of tannin to one gallon of water and steep the straw in this solution' for several hours. Mako another solution of hot wator and glue, allowing, an ounco of whito glue to one gallon of water, aud pass the straw through this, and dry It In the open air slowly. When dry, put through a weak aniline dye several times. Straw enn also be colored by pass ing It through any thin, pale, spirit varnlHh while holding tho desired color In the solution. Safety Pocket for Traveling. Safety pockets for Jewels and money nre a necessity for tho woman traveling. Frequently they nre made to belt on the waist under the blouse; sometimes to bp fastened to the garter under the knee, and sometimes to be strapped around the neck. Good ones are made of chamois skin, securely lapped, pinned and buttoned. Some dainty ones ure made ot embroidered linen, lined with chamois to make them secure. Other patterns ot safe ty pockets have bands around the waist, while tho pocket is attached with a band to the belt. Rose Perfume to Last for Years. Gather tho roses with morning dow upon them. Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle over a handful ot salt to each cup ot rose leaves. Stand 24 hours. Press thoroughly all the liquid from leaves and dry. Put through n wlrn sieve. Then add the liquid a llttlo at a time, till dried Into the powdered leaves. Othor perfumes can be add ed, but I prefer nothing but the clear rose powder, Exchange, Embroidery Hints. If you want to get tho best results In embroidering initials, do not use n twisted cotton, but one that is soft aud mercerized and will mat together so as to produce a smooth, even surface. Care In Preparing Food. In recent roars scientists have proved that the value of food'ls meas ured largely by Its purity; the re sult Is tho most stringent liuro food laws that havo ever been known. Ono food that has stood oujfpnjmi- nently as a perfectly clean nnd pure food and which was as pura before the enactment of these lajy .-ns It could possibly bo Is Quaker rOata; conceded by tho oxperts to bp the Ideal food for making strength pt jmuscle and brain. The best and crrrnpost of all foods. Tho Quaker Onja 'ompany Is the only manufacturer pi tjutmeal that Ms satisfactorily solved, Jno -problem of removing tho husks antf'Jblnek specks which aro so annoying jwhen other brands aro eaten. 1 you are convenient to tho store buy-xho reg ular sue packages; It not near tun store, buy the largo slxo fhtnlly pack ages. 1 FOR WET FEEL The Chick What's tie niatfcr? The Duckling You'd fry, too, If your xua made you wear yv'crjiKees when you wont swimming. Laundry work nt home "WOUM muoh moro satisfactory Mho right Btnrch wero used. In order Jo .get the desired stirrnoBB, it is uawilly oieeeo sary to use so muoh stBiuh tlrat the beauty and flnoness o&noJ,TnTrnc hidden behind a paste ot inryiax thickness, which not only doafjoya the appearance, but also affecta Jho "wear ing quality of tho goods. Tula trou ble can be entirely ovorcomojtfy nslujc Doflnnce Starch, as it eau boiapplied much moro thinly because of .Us groat tr strength than other makes. A Rude Suggostlon. "Why," asked the acquisitive young student, "do they call pretty wouieji 'peaches?' " "Because," growled the sour oli bachelor, "pretty women are tho fruis of ruischier." Wasn't Settled. Caller Why Is your servant going about the bouso with her fiat on? Mistress Sho only came this morn ing and hasn't yet made up her mind whether she will stay or not. Har per's Weekly. in this sinistral: season children ovorindillKo In eating frulIvSjUli. itfimnh Iralndiieifiivnmm-otm 'ttlDlllUrU'ocrr Davit') rjln n n cifn vmmm-o: mot hm tnm Also Somewhat Rare. The best treasuro among men Is a rrugal tongue. Hcslod. T.cwis' Single Binder sives the smoker a rich, mellow-tasting cigar, one that junobe anu lastea uciicr tuan most wa .cigars. A guilty conscience is apt to bo lta own excuser. IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS A TONIC If your little boy or girl Is deli cate and sicklygo to the nearest druggist and get a bottle of Dr, D. Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge This splendid tonlo haa beta successful for four gone na tions in making sickly children atrong and healthy, ami effec tively expelling worms. It is likewise a natural tonic for adults, and rcstoreaUatinghtalth and strength to "run-down' systems by toning up the Stom ach and other digestive prganc Sold by Jill Druggists 2 sizes, SOe. and SSc. , Br. O. Jarna'a Exiuctorantla tba moit reliable remedy for Couuba, CoUa, Croup, Whooping Cough. Broaehltlt od PUurlay.