Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 29, 1902, Page 3

STATE WARDS GET GOOD CARE Btate Board Pays Visit to Feeble Minded and Bohool for the Deaf. BOOKS AT BEATRICE ARE IN BAD SHAPE Trouble Regine a Relle of the Fusion md Not the Present, and Will Require an Expert to Stralghten Them Out. (From a Staft Correspondent.) LINCOLN, April 28.—(Special.) —The State Board vielted the Institute for the Feeble Minded at Beatrice last Friday and found the affairs of the institution In a most satisfactory condition, although there ‘was still abundant evidence of the neglect and waste for which the last adminlstra- tion was responsible. An instance of this 1s the bad eondition of the books, and it is | probable that the board will authorize the employment of an expert to straighten out the accounts. There is now on hand at the institution over $1,200 in state warrants lesued while dang was in charge, and which the officers are unable to o to use on account of the deplorable conwilon of the books. The warrants seem to have been secured on ac- count of the per capita expense money pald in by the counties, but it will take an expert to find which s the proper account Fome of the warrants are included in the last call made by the state treasurer. Some of the state officlals have also jus! recently visted the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb at Omaha, and the report of its management under the present officlals e as flattering as that from Beatrice. Auditor Weston sald today: “I am not a member of the board, but I was one of those who visited the Omaha institution, and I wan: to say that things could not be in finer shape. Everything Is neat and clean, ana among the inmates, puplls and employes there is an air of contentment. There ls, however, great need of repairs in the old bullding, and no tund available at this time for that purpose. The school bulldtng which was bullt recentiy is in good con- dition.” General Tax Reform Needed. Discussing today the coming meeting of the State Board of Equalization a prom- inent republican sald: “What we need more than a raise in the valuation of any certain species of property is a general re- form In the methods of assessment and an enlargement of the powers of Board of Equalization. At the present time the powers of the board are limited, the so-called ‘equalization’ s a farce, For instance, one county with 50,000 head of cattle values them for assesement purposes &t 33 per head. An adjolning county pos- 8ibly fixes the rate at $6 or $10 per head. In some countles land 1s valued at one- third actual value and in others at one- tenth. There seems to be a total lack of eystem, and the State Board is helpless to provide the remedy. “Take for instance the assessment of cat- tle the state over. In 1893 the total asse: ment on this property was the highest it bas ever been. It was 12 per cent lower last year than In 1893, although there were 400,000 more cattle returned for assessment, and the actual value of cattle was much greater than in 1893, as those who have purchased meat are willing to certify. It more revenue must be raised, and it is evi- | dent that the state must have more—then Tet us have a new law and a systematlc valuation of all property.” State Ofelals to Attend Faneral. All of the state officials who are In the | city will go to Nebraska City Wednesday forenoon to gttend the fuperal of J. Ster- lng ‘Morton. 1t Is probable that the office of secretary of state, where Morton once sorved, will be closed during the afternoon, and possibly others of the ofices will also close. Quife a large party of prominent citizens and old settlers will accompany the party to Nebraska City. Artlcles of incorporation for the Provi- dent Land Investment company were filed with the secretary of state today. The wuthorized capital stock is $100,000, and the business to be conducted is a real es- tate and loan business. The incorporators are C. M. Chittenden and O. H. Davidson The application for a charter for the new bank at Decatur, Burt county, has been ap- proved. State Treasurer Stuefer is detained at his home West Polnt by the iliness of Mre. Stuefer. Norris Brown, deputy attorney general, is sick at his home at Kearney. While he ha been In bed for five or six days, it is not apprehiended that his iliness is likely to »e serious J. R. Buchanan of the Fremont road, ac- ocmpanied by John A. Kuhn and R. W. Mc- Ginnlis of the same company, took luncheon at the Commercial club today. Governor Savage and Secretary of State Marsh were also of the party at luncheon. Western Teachers in Earnest. State Superintendent Fowler has just re- turned from a trip to Sidney and Ogallala At the latter place he attended the meet- ing of teachers, several of the adjoining coUnties taking part in a union association. Mr. Fowler says of them: ““The western teachers may be déficient in the matter of fine furniture and apparatus for their school rooms, but they make it up in earnestness, #0 that they do not take second place to the teachers of the more favored counties They make the association meetings bright and interesting.” There Is & general movement in Lancas- ter county toward a change In the primary eystem, the tendency belng toward some- thing like the Lincoln system which is in use in the city nominations. The principal the State ' and ! ’obyunon to the Lincoln or Crawford county systems comes from the country pre- eincts, where the fear {s that the city would monopolize all the mominations. As soon as an arrangement cab be arrived at for an equitable division of places be- tween the city and sountry it 18 Ifkely that the idea of some sort of direct primaries will be adopted. The matter will be dis- cussed at the coming meeting of the county central committee, and it is possible that action will be taken at that meeting. The Lincoln Woman's club beld the closing meeting of the year at the university this afternoon, the program being under the di- rection of Miss Barr, physical director at the university. After an exhibition of Swedish movement exercises, drills and games, Miss Barr made an enthu tie talk urging the olub women to put forth a anited effort in behalf of physical culture in the public schools. She was warm in her praise of the results attained by the women of Omaha along the same line, meeting as they have with opposition from various sources, and saw no reason why a little systematic work here would not establish |a first-clase gymnasium in the public schools. DOCTOR ROWLAND FOUND DEAD Man Had Just Stepped from Room When Shot Was Fired Which Killed Him. McCOOK, Neb., April 28.—(Special Tele- | gram.)—Doctor J. Walter Rowland of Hern- don, Kan., was shot and killed by an un identified person this morning fa a small room adjoining G. W. Dolls' general mer- | chandiee store. .He was ehot through the head and stomach. He bad been talking with Mr. Doll, who stepped out of the | room and, returning after hearing the firing, found Rowland dead John Rowland and Harvey Rowland, | tather and brother of deceased, live in Grant precinct, Red Willow county, Neb., | Just across the state line from Herndon, Kan. The doctor is widely known in this county, where he lived for many years. He was a Mason and Workman. Developments are anxiously awaited by { those acquainted with the dead man, SALOON MEN IN TROUBLE Two Bentrice Dealers Charged with Selling Liquor Without License. BEATRICE, Neb., April 28.—(Speclal Tel- egram.)—On complaint of J. W, Grimes in county court, Joseph Johnson and Martin Schidlowskl, two saloonmen here, were ar- rested today on a charge of selling liquor without a license. The plaintiff alleges tha: defendants were selllng under the lapsed license of the former proprietor, §. B. Dodge, deceased, which he claims they had no right to do. When Dodge died last falt his eon Bert was appointed administrator | of the estate and he filled a new security bond with the city and continued the sa- loon business by hiring Johnson as agent. The question at lesue Is whether or not these parties can continue the business under present conditions. The defendants gave bond in the sum of $300 each for their appearance in court at 2 p. m. Monday next. The saloon is closed. |WORKS FARMERS FOR NEAT SUM w. G. MueKay Or Company and Gets Produce on Unredeemed Due Bills. ves a Trading RANDOLPH, Neb., April 28.—(Special.)— About 200 farmers in this vicinity are wiser but placed in W. G. McKay. He came here as agent for a Chicago grocery house, but Iater organized the Farmers' Trading asso- ciation, the members of which were to recelve 15 cents per dozen for eggs and 20 cents a pound for butter in cash the year round. A membership fee of $10 was col- lected from each farmer. From this source McKay got about $2,500. All produce brought him was taken at agreed prices but pald for in due bills, redeemable in cash or goods, and the produce eold to the Hanford company at Sloux City for cash. He Is a murried man and took his wite with him. Republicans to Meet at Lincoln. YORK, Neb., April 28.—(Special.)—The republican chairman of the Fourth congres- sional district has called a committes meeting for May 6, at Lincoln, Neb. The Fourth district has a large number of candidates for congress. In the north Charles Aldridge of David City, ex-Lieuten- ant Governor H. H. Shedd of Ashland. Hamilton county announces the candidacy of Eugene Hainer. Fillmore county hai two candidates, Hon. C. H. Sloan ana Peter Youngers. Hon. E. H. Hinshaw of Jefterson 1s a candidate. J. D. Pope of Friend announces his candidacy for renomi- nation. General Colby of Beatrice an- nounces his candidacy. Dedication of Harvard Church. HARVARD, Neb., April 28.—(Special.)— Dedication services were held yesterday in the mew Christian church, just completed, n this city. Dr. Haggard of Drake uni- versity at Des Moines conducted the serv- ices. Rev. Mr. Shirley, pastor of the church, was In charge of the exercises and arrange- ments. The other churches of the city joined in the services, which were largely attended. 044 Fellows Celebrate at Hazvard. HARVARD, Neb., April 28.—(Specfal.)— Harvard lodge of Odd Fellows celebrated in an interesting manner the elghty-third anniversary of their order last Saturday evening. They were joined by members trom other orders in the county. The posted. newspapers keéep you Read this one and you will learn that Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is the best tonic you can possibly take. There'’s nothing like it for building up the nerves, for throwing off that feeling of exhaustion, and for making rich blood. Suppose you ask your doctor how often he prescribes this splendid tonic. “After suffering terribly, I was induced to try your Sarsaparilla. 1 took three bottles and now feel like & new man. 1 would advise ail in need of a (onic to try this medicine.” — I. D. Goop, Browntown, Va. 100 & battle. AN dreggists. . J. €. AYER CO., Lowsit, Mass. poorer for the confidence they | THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: NEBRASKA CITY IN MOURNING Publio and Many Private Buildings Draped in Black in Memory of Morton, FUNERAL TO BE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Bus Public Ofces and the Schools to Be Closed that All May Pay Respeot to the Dead. » Houwses, NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., April 28.—(Spe- clal Telegram.)—The news of the death of J. Sterling Morton has caused the town to take on the garb of deepest mourning Long streamers of black crape are hang- ing from the front of both public and private bulldings. All day long telegrams of condolence have been coming In from Mr. Morton's triends all over the country, bringing additional evidence of the great regard in which he was held wherever he was known. The remains will be brought to Nebraska Oity on a special train Wednesday morn- ing, arriving here at 8:30 a. m., and will be accompanied by relatives and friends. They will be taken direct to Arbor Lodge, from whence the funeral will be held at at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The services will be conducted by Rev. A. E. Knicker- bocker, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal church in this city, and Rev. F. W, Eason of Lincoln. If possible, Bishop Willlams of Omaba will also be present and assiat. Mayor Bartling will issue a proclama- tion tomorrow closing all business houses and all places of public entertainment Wed- nesday afternoon from 2 until 4 o'clock. All of the factories of the city will closs down for the day and everything that can be done to show the esteem the people of bis home town had for him will be done. The schools will close at noon in order that the children may have an opportunity to take a last farewell look upon their old friend. Government to Be Represented. WASHINGTON, April 25.—Officials of the Department of Agriculture today adopted resolutions on the death of Former Secre- tary Morton. Dr. O. E. Dyson of the Chi- cago headquarters of the Bureau of Animal Industry; H. J. Cox of the Weather Bureau, at Chicago, and Dr. D. C. Ayer of Omaha, were appointed a committee to attend the funeral as representatives of the depart- ment. Humboldt's Corps of Teacher: HUMBOLDT, Neb., April 28.—(Special.)— The Board of Education held a special ses- slon Saturday evening and elected teachers to fill the vacancies existing in the public schools. The corps of instructors for the ensuing year is follows: Prof. R. L. Hoff, superintendent; Prof. C. O. Stewart, principal; Miss French of Salem, assistant principal; Misses Rose Novak, M. Belle Ebright, Daisy Morris, Minnle Clift, Mar- garet Bracelen, grade teachers. Clay Center Church Dedicated. CLAY CENTER, Neb., April 28.—(Spe- clal.)—The dedication of the German Evan- gelical church recently bullt at this place, was completed dast evening. The aervices commenced Friday evening. is a commodious frame structure and the organization is in a flourishing condition. Declare Woman Insane . LONG PINE, Neb., April 28.—(Special Telegram.)—Mrs, T. 8. Cook was examined by the Insanity Board today and will be sent to the Lincoln hospital. Mrs. Cook hae been in the asylum before. has threatened to take the lives of her five childrew. Osceoln 0dd Fellows Celeb OSCEOLA, Neb.,, April 28.>-(Speclal.) —Rising ar Lodge No. 75, I 0. O. F., on Saturday night celebrated the eighty- third anniversary of the order in fitting manner and the Rebekah degree alded In making the affair & success and $33 was realized. te, The building ' Lately she | TUESDAY, ABERDEEN FIRE PLAYS HAVOC ¥ es, Alded by Explosives, Destroy Grain Palace, Resldences and Barns. ABERDEEN, B. D, April 28.—(Specia! Telegram.)—Aberdeen's beautiful interstate destroyed by fire last night, together with two residences and large barns, in- volving a loss of several thousand dollars. The conflagration would have swept the entire business part of the eity had it not been for the recent rains. A large quantity of fixed ammunition was stored in the exposition bullding, creating much con- sternation when it exploded WOMAN IS STORM VICTIM Nellle To Dies from Injuries Recelved in South Dakota Gale. TYNDALL, 8. D, April 28.—(8pecial Tel- egram.)—Miss Nellle Torrence, a photogr pher, died at Tabor yesterday. During a recent wind storm an outbullding was blown over onto her, causing paralysis. nee Summit Sues Railrond Company. SIOUX FALLS, 8. D, April 28.—(Speclal.) controversy with the Chicago, Mllwaukee S8t. Paul railroad company. The town alleges that the depot buflding of the rallroad company is situated ex- actly in the center of the street running north and south through the town. The rallroad company refused to comply with the demand of the town that the de- pot be moved to some other location, and a criminal action, by summons, was com- menced. The justice before whom the case was tried has decided against the rallroad company, and imposed a fine of 3§76 and costs, amounting to an aggregate of about $95. The raliroad company has given no- tice appeal, and it is probable the case will yet reach the supreme ocourt. Methodist Ministers Convene. SIOUX FALLS, §. D., April 28.—(Special) —The regular moeting of the Methodist Ministerial association of the Watertown district, was concluded this evening after a two days' session at Clark. The program Wwas an interesting one. Among the fea- tures of the session was an address by Rev. A. 8. Stevens, ome of the leadiug clergymen of the state, on “The Student Volunteer Movement."” Republicans to Meet at Sturgis. STURGHS, 8. D., April 28.—(Special.)— The Meade county republican central com- mittee met in this city Saturday afternoon. The date for holding the county convention to elect delegates to the state convention was set for May 24, at 11 o'clock a. m., In this city. The primaries will be held in the different precincts on May 14. Sturgis Juniors Treat Superiors. STURGIS, 8. D., April 28.—(Special.)— The junior class of the Sturgls High school last Friday night banquetted the senior {class. A number of invited guests consist- | ing of the teachers, Board of Education, | with their wives and relatives of some of | the pupils participated. Plerre Honds to Be Refunded. PIERRE, S. D., April 28.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—At an election in this city today on | the proposition to refund $100,000 Board of | Bducatton bonds for twenty years the prop- |osition carried with but two dissenting votes. May Yohe in New York. NEW YORK, April 28.—Ex-Captain Put- num Bradlee Strong and May Yohe, the di- vorced wite of Lord Francis Hops, were passengers on Kaiserin Maria Theresta, which arrived today from Mediterranean ports. Their names appeared on the pas- senger list as Herr Strong and Frau Strong. Cut in Refined Su, NEW YORK, April 28.—All grades of re- fined sugar have been reduced five points | by the American sugar refining and other independent companies J. Sterling Morton | Among the many brilllant qualities of the late J. Sterling Morton none surpassed the rapler-like keenness of his wit. When directed at an opponent on the stump or in editorial controversy It invariably reached the spot and was enjoyed most by hearers or readers. On off hours, among h friends, In soclal conversé or at the ban- quet table, his veln of humor flowed mer- rily and was Infectious. Once upon a time a neighbor farmer, who had epent a great deal of time and money develop- ing a bank of clay in the hope of estab- lishing a vitrified brick plant, called upon Mr. Morton and complained thet after all bis toll and expense he had discovered that the clay was not adapted to that’ purpose. Mr. Morton breathed words of encourage- “Do pot murmur or repine,” he “you can at least establish a French candy factory.” Mr. Morton had reached the dignity of 13 years when he showed a primitive grasp of the hard money and cheap money idea so conspicuous in his writings and speeches in later life. He was intrusted by his father with the purchase of a load of hay. The boy looked on as the hay was weighed and then, in a Dbusinesslike manner, counted out the money. In making the change, however, he lacked 1 cent of the right sum and afterward was dunned by ay man” for this amount. Young Morton, having recently heard of settle- ments of 50 cents on the dollar, concluded that here was a fine chance for some fun. Accordingly he took a copper cent to a blacksmith and had it cut in two, then seeking his creditor in a crowd sald to him politely: *“Sir, you have dunned me for that cent, but my finances are frail and I am now paying only 50 cents on the dollar.”” Whereupon he handed out half a cent. The majority of the crowd appre- clated the joke, but the creditor was very angry and actually took his revenge by suing the young debtor's father, thus mak- ing the fun rather expensivi Soon after qualifying as secretary of ag- riculture in March, 1885, Mr. Morton sent letters to each of the professors in the department—the meteorologists, the ento- mologists, the zoologists, the ornitholo- sists, the mammalogists, the pomologists, the patbologists, the etymologists and all the rest—asking them to describe their duties and to give the ralson de'etre, so to speak, of their official existence. When the replies came, all general in their nature of course, the secretary returned them with & request that they be given more in detall—"“the number of observations taken, the number of bugs examined, ete., with a succinct ‘statement of definite re- ults obtalned.” Of course. the learned ‘scientistsa” were helpless, and at each attempt to make the practical secretary, & layman of the most pronounced type, see the value of their services, they sunk fur- ther into the mire. At last they gave up the struggle in despair, and the secretary etained their services purely as a matter of sentiment, but reduced their salaries &s & just and necessary measure of economy. The secretary’'s letter book, in which the correspondence with these sages Is preserved, would be as interesting rea Ing as the dlary of a professional humorist. As secretary of agriculture Mr. Morton took special delight in cutting the combs of senators and representatives who claimed the right to dictate to him with regard to matters entirely within the jurisdiction of his own department. On one occasion the entire democratic delegation from a western state began a campalgn to secure the re- moval of a republican who held an im- portant office under Mr. Morton's prede- cessor, “Uncle Jerry” Rusk. In vain Sec- retary Morton pointed out that the man was the most valuable clerk the whole division; that there was no cause for his removal and that he ought to be retalped. The statesmen were obdurate; they wanted his place for a democrat, and they must bave it. Finally the secretary the near future when the o finally declded. The day arrived, and so did the delegation. The scalp w for, but the secretary blandly sal “Gentlemen, there is one phase of this matter that has not yet been discu and it s a serious one. ‘“Well, what is it? delegation. “Why, the truth is, this man's office is within the terms of the civil service law and he cannot now be removed except for cause, and his successor cannot be appointed except through the mechanism of the Civil Service commission.” “Who did this?” indignantly asked the congressmen. ““The president,” “When?" they “Oh, a few da; ton Then it dawned upon them that the sec- retary had elipped up to the White House and persuaded the president to throw the protection of the law over his valuable clerk. impatiently asked the replied the secretary. answered Mr. Mor- During ploneer days Mr. Morton w editor of the Nebraska City News, one of the earliest publications in the territory. Along in 1856 “Jim Lane's free state army’ camped near the town. Editor Morton eriticised Lane savagely and his office wi mobbed, which caused this correspondenc General James H. Lane—Dear Sir: When your men attacked me this morning I was unarmed. Since then I have procured two of “Colt's speaking trumpets” and propose to use them on any of your men that come within shooting distance of this office. J. 8. MORTON. Lane at once replied: “J. 8. Morton, Editor: I suppose when my men read your article criticlsing Lane's army they became #0 incensed that without consultation they at once conferred with you. I beg to say they have been ‘court- martialed’ and in due time will recel their just punishment, and In the future you may rest assured that you and your property will not be molested “JAMES H. LANE, General.” Mr. Morton published all this. It raised a great laugh in Washington and led to his being appointed secretary of the terri- tory by President Buchanan. In his early career as an editor Mr APRIL 29, ~—The town of Summit is engaged In & legal | 1902. [mn MOTHER AND BABYDEAD Letter Bhows Woman Killed the Little One and Then Hung Herself. HAD BEEN DIVORCED FROM HER HUSBAND grain palace exposition building was totally | Rhild Allve Areund Last Seen of Woman by the Nelghbors Wa Thelr Home Last Th ay Eve WINSIDE, Mo., April 28.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Mrs. Katie Dimmell, the divorced wite of John Dimmell, and her young baby born since the divorce was granted, were found dead In her little cottage in the east | part of the town today. She had last been | seen alive on Thursday evening. The woman was found hanging to the bed | post, having died by strangulation. The baby was lying on the bed. Coroner Willlams summoned a jury, who found from a letter left by the woman that she | had first killed the child and then com- | mitted sulcide. She has been subject to insane epells for several years. Invitation for Roosevelt. CHICAGO, April 25.—Benjamin J. Rosen- thal, president of the Lakeside ciub, one eon and reception to be given in his honor when he visits Chicago next fall. PROMISE OF THE WEATHER MAN Tuesday ai ¥, with Vi ble Wi WASHINGTON, April 28—Forecast For Nebraska and Kansas—Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; variable winds. For lowa—Fair and cooler Wednesday fair, northwest winds. For Illinols — Showers Tuesday, with colder in northwest portion; Wednesday fair, fresh south winds, becoming north- west. For North and Bouth Dakota—Falr and warmer Tuesday, Wednesday fair, variable winds. For Colorado and Wyoming—Fair and warmer Tuesday; Wednesday fair; variable winds. Tuesday; Local Reco: OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OM. . April 28.—Officlal record of tem- peratu recipitation compared with the corresponding day of the last thr years: Maximum temperatur Minimum temperature. Mean temperature Precipitation Record of temperature and precipitation .D(Wom. a for this day and since reh 1, 1902: Normal temperature Excess for the day . Total excess since March i. Ncrmal preciplitation Deficiency for the day Total rainfall since March 1. Deficlency since March 1..... .. Deficlency for cor. period, 191 Excess for cor. period, 1800, Reports (rom datio CONDITION OF THE WEATUER. -wredwe; mnwixe partly cloudy . Valentine, clear . North Platte, clear Cheyenne, cloudy . Salt Lake Clty, cloudy” Rapid City, clear . Huron, clear Williaton, clear . Chicago, cloudy 8t. Louis, cloudy 8t. Paul, Davenport, “Kansas City, cloudy " Havre, partly cloudy Helena, cloudy Bismarck, cloudy Galveston, partly cloudy. 2R224284242384233 TERATBITERAZINR FETZTABRESZIRTRAY T indicates trace of preolpitatio A e Local Forecast Offic Characteristic Ancedotes of the Eminent Nebraskan. Morton was a hard worker and was particu- larly proud of his editorial columns. On one occasion, It 1s related, he worked three days In getting figures and statistics for & heavy leader which he wanted to print to startle the world. He wrote and rewrote the article. He waited for the proof, and he read it; he revised it, took a proof home with him and read it aloud, and he said that he was satisfied he would awake the next morning & famous man. “I got up early,” sald Mr. Morton, “and hurried down to the office. I met a friend on the street and he came up laughing and smiling and sald it was the best thing he had seen in the paper for many a da and, while I wondered what there was tunny about it, I flattered to think that the article had been read and appre- clated. I met a dozen more friends and some sald it wi the best thing, the fun- nlest thing, T had yet written; it couldn't be beaten. 1 was a good one, 80 I was, and all sorts and styles of flattery and com- fon. When I got the paper I w The reporter had written a very humorous account concerning s citizen and & cow and a calf and a dog, and had intro- duced about forty local names n it, and it caught the town. I turned over to the second page and looked at my article. In making up the forms the foreman had got about half of it upside down. But no one ever noticed that—I am sure that o one ever did.” When Mrs. Morton died, Mr. Morton, who was greatly devoted to her, erected over her remains tombstone which bore this in- scriptiol “Caroline French, wife of J. Sterling Morton and mother of Joy, Paul, Carl and Mark Morton " “Why did you put the boys’ names in?" tnquired a friend of him one day. “‘Because,” sald Mr. Morton, “I took my boys out to the cemetery and I showed them their mother's grave. ‘Boys, I to them, ‘your mother s buried her one of you ever does anything dishonorable or anything of which she should be ashamed if she were alive, I will chisel your name trom her tombstone.’ "’ In 1887 Mr. Morton had been in Europe, and uponm his return concluded to aveld the big ships and come home with less crowd than he bored with in golng over. So he secured passage on Queen—a little English ship, but an excellent sea tub. The time to cross was about ten days, but he wanted that ship and he took it. It was In the fall of the year, and some of the wildest storms the Atlantic had experisnced com- menced when he was about three days out. All the p:ssengers save himself were Eng- lishmen, and as the little tub would plunge and roll, grew more nervous, and finally one very grave and devoted gentleman called the passengers to order and suggested that they all engage in prayer for some length of time. Mr. Morton was approached on the subject, and he told me the plous old man was shocked and wept when he told him: ‘I don’t care a damn about praying, but I would suggest that we 3!l siog ‘God Save the Queen. Queen afterward burned at Liverpool. WHAT A SAMPLE BOTTLE OF SWAMP-ROOT DID. To Prove What the Great Kidney Remedy, Swamp- Root, will do for YOU, Every Reader of The Bee May Have a Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail. ‘W. F. 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