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Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
Samoa.
Greensburg, pa Argus.


The voluntary admission Of Count
Won Bismarck that Germany had gone
too far and his ambiguous engagement
to return to the status quo, fully win.
dicates the business Of Senator Reag-
ans words of patriotism uttered in the
senate of the United States; but is a
sad comment on the Aippant utterances
of certain journals which had to DO in
formed by the chief executive officer Of
Germany that his country had been
trampling on American rights in Sa-
moa. The Importance Of Samoa as o
commercial station is o matter Of but
little moment. The United States
have equal rights there with Germany
and England, and it cannot be tolerat.
ed that she shall be juggled out Of
them, or that the innocent people who
occupy the islands, while imploring
tho protection Of the American flag,
shall be given up to batchery for the
offense Of insisting on the autonomy
guaranteed to them by these triple
powers. Glands off, should be insist
ed on as the only peaceable solution Of
the imbroglio. The country does not
desire either vengeance or war for past
wrongs now openly confessed, but it
does insist that there shall be no
butchery Of the natives because they
have sought to maintain self-govern-
ment and fought In defonse Of it. The
last days Of the reign Of an illustrious
democratic president must not be tar.
nished with the charge Of insensibility
% the nations honor. Whether it was
wise or unwise to consent to a joint
occupation Of those islands is not now
he question; the deed has been done,
Ind we must maintain our equal rights
here or retire in disgrace.
The weakness, the tlattering and the
inability to comprehend the situation,
which characterized the last days of the
administration of Mr.. Buchanan, must
never be repeated again. The country
expects the secretary of state to stand
irm and immoveable, and to realize
hat he is entrusted with the honor of
he nation until the seals of his great |
'ffice are handed over to his successor.
No American citizen, whether born in
he United States or on tho distant
stands Of Samoa, so long as the flag of
he Union floats over him, should have
is cheek crimsoned with a sense Of
ationsl humiliation.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
Com piimentary to tho Arti.t.

lady, who was accustomed to solicit for
several charitable institutions, tho other day
met q well known miser from whom she had
never been able to extract cent.
During tho course Of the conversation the
lady mentioned that she had seen his portrait
at the academy.
And you didn't ask It for subscription"
queried the miser, who was fond Of his Joke
"Oh, thought it useless" calmly replied
the Lady, tho portrait is so thoroughly like
you."-Judge
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

Unquestionably the preponderance
of the wish Of the present legislature
is for change in the time of holding
the state elections form November to
August. They and the people don't
like the way sentiment on the south
ern question is now being shaped at
Washington, and they want their cleo
tons as far separate from federal ill.,
QUESTION as possible. The election
bill making the above change will, we
believe, unquestionably pass both
branches Of the Legislature. Austin
Statesman.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

A bill making it penal offense for
any person to treat another to intoxi-
eating liquors has been introduced in
the lower house Of the Pennsylvania
Legislature. Treating" is bad prac-
tice, but it is not probable that any law
would would be very effective against
"a
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

Fifty women marched to an unli-
censed saloon at Prosser, Neb., and
completely demolished it. The attack
was made when the building was crowd
ed, but fierce discharge Of Jumps Of
coal routed the inmates.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
4 City's Landmarks.

Gotham Lady tin Philadelphia, don't like
the Philadelphia fashion Of keeping tho front
OF house SO nearly closed. How can Won
tell which houses are occupied and which
emptyl
Philadelphia Lady-Oh that's easy enough;
the empty houses are those with slop cans In
front. philadelphia Record.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

What can be taught horse can be
taught child. The St. Louis teachers
have thrained their pupils in fire.
alarm march, and recently they had oc-
casion to use it in building crowded
with hundreds Of children. When the
bells sounded the children marched out
Of the building like soldiers. While the
fremen rushed up one stairway the
youngsters went down the other. A
similar precaution has been taken fol
years in hundreds Of schools in thi,
country, but it has never before beer
: put 70 such an excellent test.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
The Old Question.

Reginald Young twho has been very atten.
tive during tho cvening)-l wonder, Miss
Mabel, u you would consider me impertincnt
should ask you the cid question:
Miss Mabel greatly agitatcd)-Oh, Reei.
naidl THIS u 60 suddenl I-I-yes, wip
listen to you, Reginald.
Regtnald-Well, then, have you read '.Rob-
ert ElSnere" Atlanta Journal.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
Tho Modern Plan.

Ed'tor-This poem, sir, Is miserable trash.
Amateur-Oh, mover mind that. Publish
1t, end III sec that It Is copied all over the
country havo arranged with friend Of
mine to claim the authorship, and then be
and will get into a boiling bot controversy
over It There are no dies on US poets now.
adays. - Philadelphia Record
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
Working . Mine.

Head Waiter-Didn't Mr.. Coodhesrt tin
you just nowi
Waiter-Yes, sab; CUB mo half dollah.
"Weli, you wait on that new guest and give
some other waiter chance at Mr.. Good.
hearts table He isn't more than half
Through yet"-Philadelphia Record.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

A newspaper man has beeh turning
over the files Of ''The Pekin Gazette. f"
He finds that it has been published
continuously for 800 years. There is
doubtless an impression gaining ground
in the Chinese empire to the effect that
1.-THE Gazette" has come to stay.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
Only ona Thing Lon.

First Society Man Vawning)-what time
b it,
Second Society Man tstretching-Nine
O'Clock.
.'Too late for tho theatre"
"Yea"
TOO early to 60 to bed"
"Yes"
I'm too sleepy to read or talk"
$50 am |. Too tired to think"
well, as neither Of Us seem good for any.
thing else, let's dress up and go to Mrs. West.
ends party. "-Philadelphia Record
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

South Carolina always hangs muir
dcrer in public, and she de6es any one
to find spectator Of any hanging who
has subsequently, taken human life.
She claims that every execution makes
profound impression Of the vengence
of the law
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

Gen. Lew Wallace says that he has
seen thousand men receive wounds.
and he never knew one to swear when
struck. 1t is like falling off wharf.
The swear comes after the shock of
surprise.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

The heaviest leather belt ever put
in an establishment is go inches wide
and 14o feet long and weighs 1000
pounds. 1t will drive 1000 horse pow
er machinery.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

lis there anything 90 hard to find o. a
needle In haystackf" he said. with sudden
Hash Of meteorio brilliance.
yes" she responded softly, at Is quite q
nard TO ind . haystack In q needle. Did You
ever Try to lind haystack In q needle, Mr..
Bradlyw-W Washington Post
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
Evening Callers.

Evening Callers.
Miss smith-Did anybody call this evening.
Bridget
Bridget-Yt. mis-; Noble O'Shamus ana
Tim Barney.
~. 6.-Whstl don't know them.
n'ddy-2S len M. mum.-Ilf&
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

The amount of oleomargarine sold
in Boston last year was 1920, 900
pounds.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

Salt water is reported to be invading
the oil and gas wells of northwestern
Ohio and making great deal of trou-
h1n
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

Castles g. White, Moser l. sons old
star q Is the place to buy Boots and
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

All Prescriptions carefully compoun-
ded at j. Il. Sears. 1925 Austin street. y
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

For fresh Boston chips, all colors
20 70 Joe Lehman's restaurant.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

EVERYBODY to call on G..
L. GoocH at Curiosity Shop
and buy goods on the Install
ment Plan.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14
CHEAP COLUMN.

For Sa1es
Nice ParlOr Sett.
Marble.TOp Bedroom Sets.
Walnut Office Desks.
Marble.tOp Dressing Cases.
Bureaus, Chairs, Rockers.
New and Second hand Stoves.
Books Of every description.
Musical Instruments.
Union Sewing Machines.
WardrObes, Safes.
Extension & Kitchen Tables.
Rattan Rockers.
Queensware ana Glassware.
Lamps and Lamp Chimneys.
Knives, Forks and Spoons.
Squirrel Cages.
Nice Geese Feathers.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-02-14

centiy Tor $3S,OOO,OOO payable to himself.
This was TO reimburse himself for money OK.
pended last month in the purchase Of bonds.
etc., which he has theoretically paid from his
own pocket. 1t is the largest check issued
from the office since he has occupied It.
Mrs. Lew Wallace, Mrs Dahlgren and
Mrs. Custer have written books, and have
been helped to regulations by the fame of
their husbands
One of the most successful of book makers
among women is Mrs McNair, of Philadelphia.
who wrote "The Complete Home" q subscrip-
ton book which sold enormously ten wears
ago.
Miss Mary Cruger, who has written a
number OF successful second class novels, has
Just published book explaining how to live
on si6O year, on which yearly sum she says
that she lives
Miss Nora Perry, Sarah o. Jewett, Mrs
whitney, Miss Woolson, Edna Dean Proctor
and other writers who might be named are
not workers for bread, in the sense that what
they have is what they earn.
Harriet Bcecher Stowe has been an indus
trious writer, and she has lived inexpensiyely
always, yet she has never earned more than
$500 any year Of her life, and her yearly in
| come from her hooks Is now much less than
$4,000
| Gail Hamilton" Miss Dodge) has never
made much money, though she is rated as
the cleverest among her sister writer's She
works when she chooses and does good
work, because she has ample leisure in which
to write
susan b. Anthony has slight, girlish
inquire, blue eyes and dimpled cheeks. Her
manners are peculiarly winning and gentle,
and she Is fond Of being caressed and petted
py her friends, whom she always asks to call
her Susie"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-04

out, She means me- and their friends started
out the war-path and have been there ever sincr
Ii is not commonly thought proof OF clever
ness 10 fit on ones own head a cap winch Is NOT
expressly put there but ceverneSs is not what
we are concerned with. Mrs. Kendals words were
general; pointed al nobody, and those VINO appheu
her censure TO themselves, though they may nave
been the best Judges Of what suited them, are not
entitled TO pronounce censure upon The author oil
them. They and their friends, and especially their
friends, have created an uproar about matters as
10 which prudence would have counselled silence.
Perhaps Mr.. Chamberain's personal eulogy on Mrs.
kendall, which some thought not in the best taste,
had some ference to this abuse and so may be eX-
cused. Really however, the only thing with which
the American public has any concern is Mrs
Kcndars art, her acting her power OF interest
ing an audience by her dramatic gifts and accom-
plishmcnfS. The attacks on which | comment
are meant TO bias the Judgment Of the American
public; that is the only excuse for noticing
what otherwise would be beneath notice
should say the same thing if the cases were
reversed. SO far as the stage itself is concerned,
the private character, good or bad,of the actress
is not for public criticism has no more to do
with her acting or with public opinion about her
acting than the character, good or bad OF the
artist who paints the picture which you hang
on your walls
Mr. Munro Ferguson's enga cement 10 Lady Helen
BacllwOod Lord Duilcrin's eldest daughter, was
a surprise 10 most of those eminent persons IN
society who usually know everything. MI
FerguSon's American friends will hear OF 1t with
interest and will be safe in Offering him their
best congratulations. As for society 1t has put
one complaint against the bridegroom lie is Il
Gladstonap, and an ardent one. That, however
is no longer 50 heinOus an offence as 1t was. Inc
feeling has softened, on both sides. 1hls season.
remarkable for many things, is remarkable Tor
the narrowing OF that gulf which has so long
divided the GadstOnan from the Conservative;
the Home Ruler from the Unionst. III mas loV
disappeared but it is no longer impossible. Inc
change signifies nothing politically. IT does NOT
mean that Home Rule is less dIsllked or 'hno
I'nionism is either weaker or stronger. ProDaDy
it does mean that people have found ou' no"
foolish thing it is TO carry political anImoslueS
into social intercourse. The marriage between
Mr. Ferguson and Lady Helen Blackwood VIII
take place at the end of August, at ClandeDoye
Lord Duilerns place in Ireland Society VIII
hive dispersed long before that time comes.
G.. W. s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-04

the whole nation took up the Exhibition whsn
The boycott OF the great monarchles was declared,
Another German attack on France wouM cali
up as high patriotic spirit as the one sbor.
in the Revolution. The monster ball at the Pal.s
de flndustre, which is 10 be followed by series
OF balls Of no less magnitude must force feekns
in the same direction. On leaving the one civecc
and play La Marseilhise' before the Statue az
Strasbnrg.
The ball was thing which could have onk
taken place IN Paris IL was, in point of artists
decoration, Of surprising magnihcence, and H.
details were worked out with lightness of hama
and fancy that gave n stamp of Partisan elegance
10 the whole. Such big ball was never before
heard Of Three hundred and ninety four Ok
Gobelins carpets laid upon crimson cloth panelle6
framed by the Two tiers of 8rcades behind which
they were placed Electric lights and q wealts
or green plants made the immense baBfoon
seem like faryland. Life was given "a
the scene by 81, 900 working folks
aged, mature and young in decent Sunday clOthes
They were happy as fair debntanfes at their first
bali, and took pride in behaving WE'LL The Prek
dent and his wife came among them and entered
INTO their enjoyment TO pay the sons and
Carnot wore his broad red ribbon Of Grand Master
OF the Legion OF Honor, and Madame Carn0t wore
lovely toilette and WAS bright with diamonds
Old women wept for gladness, and were in the
state Of mind of old Simeon when he sang his
Nnnc Dmitiis. All the shyness Of the President
vanished. His heart must have been almost too
pig Tor h1s breast as he walked up and down
iers. Fmty-six thousand working folks were
on tills occasion asked TO meet 5000 OF their
brethren who built the Exhibition and the Eifel
tower. T. O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-04

Web by Paul Potter and Harry Ilamlln, recently
produced IN Chicago, and Lost IN Mira. py lowau
H. Taylor The list Of farce-cOmcdes VIII be iurlher
added 10 by The City Directory by PAU foueri
and Bfic-a-iIr ~ by Frank Tannehll Jr. ,
The temporary retirement OF Miss ANDERSON reduces
the list Of actresses starring n Shakcspealiah plays ~
three. Margaret Mather julia Alatlowe ana Miile
Wainwright. Miss Wainwright Will this season Temp
fortune for the first time as q sohiiiN s'ar s,s
will be seen In Twelfth Night for when q cosby
and II * said extremely beautiful production la, leen
made under the direction Of T.. Hamilton He'll and Ben
Teal. Miss Mather and Miss Marl0we VIII continue
TO appear I'm The rpertories IN which they were
last season. -, -
The tragedlans viii, before, be Booth ana
Barrett who Will open aud close their season t0geiher
but will be seen separately for the greater paI' OF the
time, Tom Kcene Frederick Wal'le; h9nert down
ing and Louis James who VIII add Richard ILL., to
his rcpcrtOy. ,,- o T., oo,,o
Ancr The fierce competition OF this summer IN comic
orera the Casino will. during the regular season. he
lefi In almost undIspuied possession OF the hel ~
Is row thought that The Brigands' VIII run 'i the
HOLIDAYS. La Mexlcanar by Chassaigne, VIII be us
successor Two companies will be- sent on The road.
one playing The Rrlganis.7 and the other Efmnie'
and Naly.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-04
HE LOOKED STUPID But HE WASN'T.
HOW MR.. STONES UNDERGRADUATE BOUGHT
FINE. LOT OF ROSES.

HOW MR. STONES UNDERGRADUATE BOUGHT \
FINE. LOT OF ROSES.
One Of the favonie Ioungiagplaces for uptown
ProoLIvntes Is the sidewalk In front of the extensive
gardens in Franklln-ave Of Mr.. stone, the Editor
Of "Tlc Journal Of Commerce Only low IRON
railing separates the onlOoker from the wonderfully
yelrlant lawns and The 1owerbedS planted with
mathematical exactness and Kept almost miIaculon>V
neat On Sunday afternoons the head eald'hcr
brings from the hothouses such of his raresi treasures
rs viii stand a brief exposure in the open an and
deposits them near the railing. Mr. stone usually
stands close by and IS quite ready 10 explain and
deseant on the beauties and pecuaritles OF his
flowers.
The garden covers about an acre, and at the
back aIu long ranges of glass houses. lmmedia'ey
in front of these are great beds OF roses. Inc
writer asked Mr. Stone If The vast Increase In Tie
number of buildings and the consequent additional
smOkneSs of the air did not interfere with rose
growing out Of doors. Mr.. stone pointed 10
a bed of white roses and said:
few days ago told friend Of nine fiat
thought there were 900 blossoms that bed. IIo
laughed al my estimate and l a bit netled,
called the gardener and ordered $500 roses cut The
men gathered $3.50 and appecable difference
could afterwad be noticed in the bed. sent the
roses 10 friends and 10 hospitals and institutions thai
| keep supplied, for have never sold flower or a
Il was the first person 10 show mat the now ia
vorte JacqueninOt would grow IN The Open air.
continued Mr.. Stone. 4" by the way, the
originally two words, Jacques MinOt, after French
general. This lite more than twenty years ago
and the second or third year after the mporta-
ton of the rose All the stock was held by grower
up the Hudson and he advertised sale of 100 plants
IN lots of llres. The terms of sale that the
buyer Of The first lot might take many he pleased
at the price al which the FIRST knocked down 10
Inn 4I mn ll.N al TluY
under gardener boy who The stu pdes looking
country lOut that ever seen But he knew al
about flowers. aud a remarkably clever buyer at
auctions
sent him up 10 the sale and when lie got there
he the bntt for every DOdys jokes. When he
said he'd Ike 10 buy roses all prepared 10
have fun with him. The first lot put up aud
everybOdy waited for the boy 10 bid. lie Offered
20 cents, and one Thought he had any money
no other bid made. the desire being 10 see what
he wOml! do when stuck with the lot. Tho auciioneer
knocked II down aud inquired with mock pOlitencss
how many lots the purchaser would Ike. i viii
take tbcui all he answered in his usual imper-
mrbable manner, and they're for Mr. stone, of
Rrnok n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-04
1 ooLpER YEAR THAN THIS, THOUGH

From The Lewiston Journal s
POOR Bob is pretty deuced hard mp they tell me-
said Young Mr. straincr dropping lump OF sDs~
my ,,,t Won told me a while ago that Bobs ish''
Ia, bin, !, large property exclaimed Sthnphihs
ei V v.i' Ss did leave him large property ven
ia !, Tben how in the dickens Is Bob so harl np
{. IL WAS a summer hotel that his Iather ien hn'
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-20
2.nRaZ-

When low prices and high quality set
the pace there's sure to be quick stepping
business. The talk of the town is: What
is going on to draw sucn crowds to the Red
House the last few days?n The question
is answered ID three words: Great Clear
ance Sale Not paltry handful of goods,
but thousands Of dollars worth. Not a
few broken lines, but whole stoc6-one
second TO none in the city. There isn't a
counter in the spacious stores that isn't
made specially interesting for customers in
some way. Examination viii provey . all
that prices are not Clipped, hat hacked all
to pieces. Hundreds of lines Of summer
goods, the original price cut in two Mr.
Gilman the proprietor, informs US that he
bought unusually heavy lines of summer
goods, and that the season having bsen IN
usually cool he has a large quantity re.
manning on hand. He says be is reducing
prices TO such figures that all viii be sold;
that he will put on no brake until at least
$4,000 worth of goods has disappeared.
! He has no idea of retiring from business,
but wants room and cash TO display and
pay for the largest and finest stock of fall
goods ever brought to Sacramento. A
/ thousand articles Che saysl in the store get
no word in the papers for everyone that
does. He enjoys people coming in, if only
sightseers. Seeing is buying at the present
time, for it is 2 poor judge of values who
would not be tempted by prices here.
( Chances to secure dollars worth for fifty
/ cents are not found at every place where il
| reads store" over the door. Purchasing a
night shirt for 5lc. to mate one l paid 81
for last week, and q 25c. pair of silk mits
for Sc, to make happy my wife. | take
my departure more and more impressed
I with the old saying The nimble nickel
! catches the bulky dollar every time"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-20
SPROUTS sPAsM.
\ Citizen Who Has Claim Against tn
State and Wants His Money.

\ Citizen Who Has a Claim Against the
State and Wants His Money.
Is Mr.. Maslin around?" queried an
elderly gentleman as he modestly stepped
into the Governors Office yesterday after
noon.
He's in San Francisco" replied Elk
ecutive Clerk Douglass. Can do any,
thing for you"
well, I reckon you could, said the
gentleman, at the same time announcing
that he was J. Q. Sprout, and had been
eDdeavOring to get a bill through the
Board of Examiners for the past year or
more.
I'm keeping several old wagons belong
ing to the State Engineers Department,
and haven't been paid q nickel for storage
for over & year" said the visitor. i've
kept the wagons four years in my place, at
1917 J street, and for the first three years,
while Engineer Hall was in office, ! re-
ceived my money regu!arly-one dollar
and fifty cents per wagon, every quarter,
for storage-but for over year l haven't
been able 10 get anything. There is about
$50 due, and | want to get il"
Have you asked Mr.. Maslin about it ?''
inquired one of the listeners to the story.
Asked him about i'll" exclaimed the
man, Why, I've been around every now
and then for the last four months, and
haven't got any more satisfaction than if
had stayed away altogether"
I'D sell the wagons and get my money"
was suggested.
Yes, but the whole apparatus amt
worth so TO junk man" replied Mr..
Sprout.
nenD4v, raptroIlsr n,,o,, cove l,o y
know what fund MIR Sprout could obtain
his money from. The office of State En-
gineer has been abolished, and there are no
contingent funds" The wagons in ques-
ton were used by the State Engineer while
on his surveying trips some years ago, and
there are but two and portion of another
left. The whole concern is reported to be
worth nothing more than its value for Junk.
Mr.. Sprout still has the wagons