Making a Table In a Day and Billiard Ball Craft
The article explains table making can take 24 hours with full authorisation, or one month to six to achieve proper effects. It details seasoned woods like Spanish mahogany pollard oak ebony and satin wood, colors such as blue olive green and Prince Leopold's olive shade, and that billiard balls are stored in incubators undergoing drying. It notes ivory balls are best though costly composition balls are heavier and wear poorly and describes a red balls dye bath known as guardsman’s bath referenced from Tommy Atkins.
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Prince Leopold
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New York World
Returned American student Huang Tsu-Lien dies in action at Wei-Hai-Wei
He served as first lieutenant on the Peiyang cruiser Tsi-Yuen and refused evacuation after receiving wounds. He stayed at his post to man the guns as shells struck the ship, declaring duty to the emperor. The battle occurred during the Wei-Hai-Wei engagement.
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Wei-Hai- Wei
Peiyang
Tsi- Yuen
Shen Shou Ch‘ang
Tsi-Yuen
Yashan River
Korea
Pong Peh- Kien
Chera
Blackwood
Superstition Lore of Coastal British Columbia Tribes
Legends from Eliqla and Klivakuetl describe the raven and mink as sun makers and fire bringers. The story of mink climbing a sky ladder to visit his father explains the sun and moon origins. Salmon traditions link feasts, dances, and rites to first catch and seasonal rites. Decline of feasts and salmon dances noted in modern times. Portland Oregonian.
An Infallible Test of Death Test by Housekeeper
A miser dies suddenly and confusion arises over proof of death. The physician questions the old housekeeper who suggests placing a ten mark piece in the hand to confirm the will and burial order. The tale follows the doubt and the implied test.
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Weiner
Not the Enemy's Campfires
A Confederate picket near Warenton Virginia mistakes a distant campfire for the enemy. The sentry discovers it is a lightning bug and admits he is nearsighted, ending the alert as troops resume rest in a belated morale joke from the Philadelphia Times.
Two Men Seek Advice On Love Then Decline It
A humorous exchange recounted from the New York Herald as two men, a young suitor and an older countryside man, seek counsel on love and conclude that marriage is risky. The younger man is advised not to marry, while the older man muses on consent and proposals, ending with a quip about being a jackass.
Lincoln Letter in Lincoln Freie Presse Historic Find
The Lincoln (Nebraska) Freie Presse editor George Kluetech reports possession of a Lincoln handwriting letter from 1859. The note, sent to T J Pickett in 1858, shows Lincoln declining a presidential bid and urging no concerted effort. Chicago Tribune records the missive as confidential.
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Rook Island
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What dhe Was Meant For
A witty exchange at a party features a beautiful admirer of Ireland who claims she was meant for an Irish woman. A clever Irishman replies that thousands would argue she was meant for an Irish man, highlighting playful gendered praise in a light anecdote from Ettrand Magazine.
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Etrand Magazine
Confidence Restored by Treasury Reserve Yet Prices Fall
Dun's weekly review notes restored treasury reserve but little market expansion. Bond gains boost confidence while consumer demand lags. Wheat receipts stay high, corn and cotton slip, factory output weak. Weekly failures show 280 in US, 66 in Canada. Mary A. Davidson pleads not guilty in San Francisco case.
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Canada
Russian Ex Convict Hanged In California Trial Details
Fotsoma California February 22 Ivan Kovnaley a Russian ex convict who escaped from the Saghallen Island penal settlement two years ago was hanged here for the murder of F J H Weber and Mrs Weber of Sacramento December 40 1894 At his trial he confessed he witnessed the Weber murders but said his companion Mathieu St Cherbaker was the murderer St Cherbaker was killed while attempting to hold up a San Jose merchant General Harrison’s marital plans Indiana February 22 Ex President Harrison has left here for New York with his private secretary His friends say he intends to marry Mrs Dimmick in April the date to be fixed after arrival Father Lyon dies Haskinas February 22 George Lynn died after a short illness He came to the city in 1887 and became identified with the Independent party He was called Father Lynn and was 74 Barnum becomes insane Br Louis February 22 G Barnum father in law of General Manager Doddridge of the Missouri Pacific railway is violently insane at the Doddridge residence Twenty Eighth Senatorial Ballot Frankfort Kentucky February 22 The 28th ballot shows Hunter 50 Blackburn 50 Evans 8 Carlisle 4 Bate 1 Ended session adjourned until Monday.
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Haskinas
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George Lynn
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Br. Louis
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Doddridge
Missouri Pacific Railway
Waller Ex-Consul Released From Prison
Secretary Olney reports Ambassador Eustis cables that ex consul Walter Waller of Madagascar has been released from jail after nearly a year. He will likely join family in the United States with Ambassador Eustis authorized to provide transportation. The case touched potential strains between Madagascar and the United States.
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Jon L. Waller
Madagascar
Prigona
France
Waller
Eustis
Cleveland
Iowa Y M C A Selects Officers at Keokuk Convention
The twenty sixth annual state Y M C A convention is in progress in Keokuk with about 200 delegates. Officers named include W E Blake of Burlington as president, F C Demorest of Pleasant as first VP, W B Collins of Keokuk as second VP, H B Matthews of Tabor College as secretary, and E W Hearne of Oskaloosa as press secretary. The gathering features reports, committee sessions, and a prominent athletic contest with teams from Sioux City Dubuque Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Drake University.
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F. C. Demorest
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Western Postoffice Records and Ballington Booth News
The Treasury report shows Omaha and Sioux City post offices progress with funds and bids due March 1. Fremont and Sioux City buildings nearing completion. $25,000 for South Omaha available. Ballington Booth, Maud Booth vanish from New York Salvation Army HQ. Herbert Booth to lead in Canada. Debs refuses Populist Indiana bid. Healy trial near end. Kansas orator wins interstate contest. Southern Pacific repeal bill advanced. federal fee system changes proposed. Grave robbers indictments. ex governor Robinson ill. Atlanta man found dead in jail. Harrisburg Republicans win majorities except city controller race.
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Supervising Architect of the Treasury
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Reniefs
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