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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
A COMMISSION FOR SMALL CITIES.

Albany jan 20 tSpecialL-A bill. creating Board
Of Municipal Government. has been prepared and Is
ready for submission 10 the Legislature. 1t is
withheld however. pending the report OF the com
mission appointed TO draft uniform charter for
cities OF the second class. The bill provides that
the Board shall have general supervision over
cities Of the third class. The report OF the second
class cities commission will determine whether
cities Of the second class are to be included In Its
Jurisdiction The Controller. the Attorney-General
and five other persons. to be appointed by the Gov
ernor are TO constitute the Board. To this Board
are TO be submitted. by the Clerk OF the Assembly
and the Secretary Of the Senate all bills affecting
the cities over which II has Jurisdiction These
returnable within ten days with the recommends
tions OF the Board. The Board s to be consulted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
SUDDEN DEATH or YRS 4. !. DAY

ST. Augustine. Fla Jan 2o-Mrs. A. J. Day. =,
Baltimore, who spending the winter In Florida
was found dead In her room at the Alcazar Hotel
this morning. Heart disease caused her death
Mrs Day formerly Miss Dunn. OF Boston She
was the mother OF Mrs Charles j. Bonaparte. OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

At Albert Morris Bagby's musical morning In
the Waldorf yesterday. Nine. Nordica, OF the Met
tropoltan opera House. and Edward Hcsselberg
carried out an interesting programme. orion Brad
lty MAS ~ the plano. Nine. Noriica sang ten or
more songs. including rhapsodl" by Reginald de
KOven. and ''gwccthcart. Arise by Frank Lam
bert the composer ln each playing the ac-
compartment \ luncheon followed the music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

II was reported last night that Walter Sanford
had bought the lease OF the star Theatre from Nell
Burgess and would assume control OF the house
on Monday OF next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
Ivory SOAP
1T FLOATS

At all grocery Of ivory Soap are sod one that
costs five cents and larger size The larger cake the more
convenient and economical laundry and general household USE
If vour Grocer is out insist his getting ior YOU
6o.pasco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
Gurouean advertisements

EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS VIII nne
tn. London esaes Of The Tribune ~ s's'' s"'''
e e. eouv.niso. place TO leave their sdvsr'''sm'h"
and subscriptions for The Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

The Ihpctonga bali in the art rooms OF the Acad
envy Of Music. Brooklyn. tonight. VIII be ATTENDED
by a number OF fashionable people from ths city
the third of the southern cotilons viii take plac
AT Shcrry's tomorrow evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
THINKING OF UPHOLSTERY?

VIM not when Carpets and Furniture making
such sro We haue these stocks close together CENTRE Third
and Fourth FooJ the choosing comparing harmonzng could not
And have trained people wh0 WI" help you TO da and
giue hints. . -
On tuesday we shall offer particularly interesting Upholstery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

cauch, the first boat Jefersorville at $50 O'CLOCK
and by O'Clock they Were on their way nome, nus
band ana wife. Magistrate Hause married thehi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

Mrs Astor will give dinner party tonight n
her home 30. 81 Flfth-ave Mr. and Mrs. y
Ianf.ar Norrie OF no Il East Forty-iirst-st.. vii
also entertain at dinner tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

Mrs. Samuel H. Valentine and Miss Porter, o
No A East Fifiy-seventh-st, will be at home to
day and on Tuesday OF next week. from until
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
A.--A.-
GRATEFUI-COMFORTING.
ER9S'S COCOA

BREAKFAsT-SUPPER a thorough tons q
edge Of the natural laws which govern the ~ The
eestion and nutrition and by careu Ems mas pro-
vded for our breakfast and supper ee, nsors bills
heyerne. which may save heavy oucV a., con-
bv Tie idlcos use Of articles OF diet rosh
stvton may gradually built up until 80 sbte fas
des are foang around ready 10 attack s shaU b
is weak point. We may escape many h,o.si and prs
ery nourished frame Civil Service Gazette ncund
with boiling water milk. Sold only N mar co. Ltds
by c;rocers labelled thus: JAMES ErrS a w." -
homeopathic Chemists. London England. -
IrRENtT PENsrON.-Madame Lemaitre LAM. 80 20 40
French. refefeuce. DR.. w. ). Caiawen' N''
N Y, City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

Mrs John 4 Seaman Will give reception at he
home No 305 West Fny-hrst-st.. tomorrow even
ing to Introduce her daughter. Miss Adele seaman
The rccept on viii be followed by dance for the
Young people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

The next meeting OF the Amusement club VII
take place on Tuesday evening. February !. at IN
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Shepherd. No. 20 Eas
Fifty -nfth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

The fourth meeting this season OF the Tuesday
Evening Dancing Glass. which Is better known as
Mrs John T. Halls Class. vii. be held at Sherry
TO night The cotillon will be led by John X. Og
don ir whose partner will be Miss Emily Deiafeld
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

Tn. wedding of Miss Florence Isabelle Preston.
da lighter of the late William X. Preston, OF this
city, to Henry Graves, IT,. OF Orange ~ j.. VIII be
celebrated at I o'clock this afternoon In 81.
Thouas's Chur, h. Fifth-ave. and Fffty-thrd-st
The reception will follow At the home OF the bride
No 10 East Thirty -seyenth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21
GEORGE 2. LORD CONFIRMED
THE DUNDEE POLITICIAN TO BE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSIONER.

SENATORS VOTE IN HIS FAVOR AFTER LISTENING
TO AN AMUSING CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN
HIM AND THE GOVERNoRA HIS pENo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-21

BILLS TO PERMIT SALOONS WITHIN 600 FEET OF
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS NOMINATIONS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
wA-KEENEY. KANSAS SATURDAY DECEMBER H. 1896

swered his with delighted looks. But
just as he got there an elderly party
walked up and dropped into the coveted
seat The young man approached moro
slowly and accosted the young lady.
''How is your brother" he asked;
''is he able to get out?"
'Oh, yes" she answered.
will he be very badly marked ?' he
continued, and the old man grew sud-
denly interested.
''Oh, no." she said, with the excep-
ton OF few marks on his forehead"
Were you not afraid of taking it ?''
the young man continued, w bile the old
gentleman broke out in a cold perspira-
ton.
Not at ALL" she replied; Il had been
vaccinated, you know"
The seat was vacated instantly, the
two innocent young hearts beat as half
a dozen, and the prattle of mice talk
strewed that part of the car, while an
old gentleman scowled upon them from
the distant corner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
Had Nothing at AN to Say.

Senator-elect Money, of Mississippi,
is one of the best story-tellers in con-
gress, and all of his narrations have
point, pith and moral. He usually tells
stories concerning southern people, be-
fore, during and since the war. His
imitation of darky dialect cannot be
accurately reproduced. This morning
he told of Mississippi planter who be-
came engaged to the belle of the coun-
ty, one of the most beautiful women in
the entire lower Mississippi valley. She
had fine form, dignified bearing.
handsome features and a perfect COM
pleXion. Her temper, however, was like
that of Xantippe. jeff was the name of
an old darky on the plantation who
was grown man when the planter was
a child. He had cared for the planter
in boyhood. He was devoted servant,
proud of his master and interested in
everything that affected his welfare.
But he said nothing about the wedding.
The planter noted the fact and broached
the subject.
jeff" he said, one day, you know
I'm going to marry Miss Bellinger?"
'Yes," replied the darky, Il know it. :"
81 haven't heard you say anything
about it, said the planter.
NO." was the answer; faint for
me to do muffin about it. L isn't got
muffin to say"
Isn't she pretty?" asked the planter.
"Oh, yes" said the darky, ''she am
pretty"
The planter was provoked at his tone
and manner.
Look here, Jeff," he said, what the
devil is the matter with youy'
"Oh, L isn't sayin' nuffin'!" was the
reply.
mo, 1 know that, but you're doing a
deal of thinking. What's your opinion
about it?''
"WeIl, massa," responded jeff. with
some hesitation, ''you knows one thing
the most pisonesest snakes has got
the most prettiestest SKINS"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12

of the boys from Lancaster county
stepped up to the picket line, saluted,
and said:
Good morning, Mr.. President"
Good morning." replied odd Abe"
He then added: what can I do for
you?"
The soldier hesitated for awhile, but,
noticing the presidents kindly look,
finally said:
1.-The fact of the matter is, MIR. Presi-
dent, we haven't had any money for two
months now and everyone of us is dead
broke, and I'm almost dead for a chew
of tobacco"
A smile lit up the face of the great
war president as he received this in
formation, and then his hand went
down into his pocket. Drawing forth a
silver dollar he handed it to the
| "broken" volunteer and said:
1T shan't be said that one of my sol
diers died for the want of some tobacco.
I need his services too much for that.
Buy some tobacco with this, and L think
by the time it is gone you will have re-
ceived all the money that is due YOU"
With a gratified ''thank you, Mr..
President the soldier lifted his cap
and passed quickly to the rear. The
pack salary was paid soon afterwards,
SO that the soldier boy begged no more
tobacco.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
As Exciting as Football.

During the Fifty-frst congress, when
Speaker Reed was making his cele-
brated and notorious rulings and the
house of representatives was in con-
slant turmoil, Henry Cabot Lodge es-
corted Bishop Phillips Brooks upon the
floor of the house and gave him seat
on the republican side, where he was
visited by many congressman who knew
and admired him. After awhile he was
where he could easily see and hear
all that was in progress on the floor.
Mr.. Mckinley sat on his right side and
MIR. Lodge on his left. and they eX-
planned to him the subject under dis
cnssion and the parliamentary points
involved. 1t was field day for disor-
der and fun. The democrats by the
dozens were on their feet protesting
against the speakers. rulings; the
speaker was insisting on his PROPOSE
tions; and the republicans were assist
ing him by trying to howl their oppo-
nents down.
with his whole soul. That the whole
proceeding was a surprise to him was
apparent. He evidently had no idea
that the house ever resolved itself into
a pandemonium in that way. But he
leaned forward and turned this way
and that in order to catch look at the
shouters, and laughed with the others
until the tears ran down his face
In one of the Iulls Mr.. Mckinley
leaned over and asked Mr.. Brooks how
he liked it.
20, very much!" exclaimed the rev.
erend gentleman, with enthusiasm.
why, it's as exciting football"
When the remark was repeated in
conversation in the chamber later in
the day somebody remarked: when
Reed hears that he'll be miserable be-
cause he didn't say il"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
THE DIPLOMATIC WORLD.
It Worries Over Britain's Recogni-
ton Of American Rights.
ItaIy's ReIInquishment of Abyssinia Not Q
Surprise-Spanish Hatred of the United
States LIS RidicuIous-Prince Fer
dinand's Bluff Game.
Especial LIetter.1

Great Britain's complete submission
to the United States in the Venezuela
matter continues to be cause celeb-e
and the most important subject for dis
cussion in the diplomatic world of Eu-
rope. The Monroe doctrine has been
declared to be ''unrecognizable" SO
often, by every foreign office on the
continent, that Lord Salisbury's uncon-
xlitional surrender came like a thunder
bolt from a clear sky. England's ad-
mission of the right of the United
States to intervene in all disputes re-
dating to territory on the western hem
isphere is made irrevocable by the fact
that Great Britain has submitted the
South American dispute to arbitra-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
EIGHTEENTH YEAR.

policy, and positively refused to sub
init to further taxation and a continue
tion of the war in Ethiopia. France
took hand in the matter by entering a
formal protest against the renewal of
the protectorate, and consequently the
Italian government was more than will
ing to make peace with Menelik. The
final treaty, which was signed October
&c, recognizes the absolute independ-
ence in Abyssinia- In return Menelik
released the thousands of Italian pris-
oners taken at Adowa, although Italy
Will have to indemnify him for their
support while in captivity. Italy re-
tains the port of Massowah and the
surrounding country, embracing about
96, 600 square miles. Although this
peace contract is humiliating in the ex-
treme, yet it is advantageous to Italy,
whose treasury is virtually empty, and
whose troops are no match for the
fierce Abyssinians.
Poor old Spain shocked some sensi-
tive persons recently by talking of
war with the United States. The talk,
it is true, was denied by the Spanish
foreign o1fice, but it cannot be denied
that the naughty Castilians would like
to give sound thrashing to Uncle Sam.
They are like the naughty kid who
wants to whip his teacher, but ventures
no further than displaying an angry
fist in the recesses of his trousers
pocket. A war with America would be
immensely popular in Spain, but those
of its statesmen who are not blinded
by unreasoning hate know that it would
end in defeat abroad and anarchy at
home. Why the Spaniards should feel
SO bitterly toward the American gov
ernment is one of those international
mysteries which are beyond explana-
ton. Hundreds of thousands of Amer
lean citizens blame President Cleveland
for not recognizing the beiligerency of
the Cuban patriots and for his seeming
friendship for Spain. And yet the
president is honestly hated at Madrid.
He has, by his policy of absolute dev.>
ton to international law, aIienated the
admiration of large percentage of his
fellow-citizens without winning the
friendship of the Spanish government.
This peculiar phase of the Spanish
American imbroglio keeps the tongues
! of Europe's diplomats wagging. In the
meantime the people of Spain cIamor
for the recall of Capt. Gen. Weyler, who
has proved himself an Indifferent STRAIT
cgist in his much-advertised campaign
against the insurgent army.
Private advices from a gentleman IA
miliar with affairs in eastern Europe in
dicate that Prince Ferdinand of BnI-
garia is taking steps to make himself
notorious once more. This irrepressi-
BILE Coburger, who has maintained him
self on the shaky throne of his little
principality in spite of Russian and
Turkish protests. is said to have formu-
lated veritable schedule of claims
against the porte. He does not propose
to collect damages by declaring war.
but intends to be a beneficiary when
the sick mans estate shall be ready for
division. 1t is his ambition to be the
founder of a family of kings. and to win
that title he will do anything Russia
may ask of him. Standing by himself
Ferdinand would be simply nuisance,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12

but as the tool of the ST. Petersburg he
is a dangerous factor. His grievances
against Turkey will not be aired until
the czar gives his consent, but the SIM
pie knowledge of their existence has
set all Europe to thinking. 10 offset
the Bulgarian claims, Germany and
Austria have persuaded Roumania to
get ready a similar list of alleged as
saults on its sovereign rights by Turk
ish troops and freebooters; and little
Servia, egged on by greed. has followed
the bulgarian example of its own ac-
cord. The continental statesmen who
viewed the creation of these three
buffer states as permanent safeguard
are now asking themselves whether
their children may not prove a little too
troublesome in the hour of final ad-
justment. Should the details of the
bulgarian, Roumanian and Servian
grievances become public property. the
Monroe doctrine. Cuba. Abyssinia and
other diplomatic topics of the hour
would cease to interest the destiny
makers at St. Petersburg, Berlin. Rome,
Vienna and Paris. and even Great Brit
ain would no longer think seriously
about the Monroe doctrine and the
Guiana boundary.
G. w. wEIPPIERE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
Senator Hirr.s Favorite Story.

Senator Hill has told this story i
thousand times or more during the past
summer and fall. He has constantly
declined to be interviewed upon any
subject. Nearly every newspaper man
has said: Senator, will you kindly
answer just one question:
In reply, Senator Hill has said that the
inquiry reminds him of a story. A real.
live, genuine Yankee came into New
York state many years ago peddlinS
tinware. He met a man with one leg
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
NUMBER Al.
Not 10 Re overreached.

~YOu want aS much for this ther>
nometer," said the woman who had ar
rived before the store opened SO as TO
be the first at the bargain coNnter, 'SU
you did for those you showed me lass
August"
'Ot course" the salesman answered.
Its the same theTaometer."
NO it isn't. There ought TO be .
reduetioa in the prise. Those others
had nearly twice as nuch mercury in
them as these have.''-Washington
Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12

They tried to get the old man to sit
in" for "a little game" but he shook his
head.
Don't yoa ever play?'' asked one of
the party.
mot now,~ he answered. -I used to.
but I had to quit"
"Game too much for you?"
"Well, it wasn't that entirely. I
made up my mind that it wasn't safe
for more than one in the family to play
poker, and my sons at college. I'll do
pretty well if can earn enough to pay
his debts."-Chicago Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
tinware

nnd the stump of another. The ped
dler's curiosity was aroused Mt once.
He determined to know how that man
lost his leg, and after scraping an ac-
quaintance said ,pointingat the remnant
of limb:
"Been in the WARP"
The one-legged man was sensitive and
reticent. His reply was simply:
NO.
The Yankee then began to talk trade,
but the lost leg was uPpermost in his
mind. Presently he said:
"Mebbe you lost it in a sawmill?"
mol was again the answer.
The peddler talked trade again. all
the time keeping his eye on the re-
mainder of the others leg. At last he
said:
I'D just like to ask you one ques-
tion?'
-OnIy one?" said the man with the
crutches.
'.Just bare one."
"Well, go ahead"
"How did you lose your leg?"
ut was bit off"
The discontinue of the Yankee and
the moral of the story were obvious:
and SO was the discontinue of each
reporter who tackled the learned polit-
ial sphinx.
SMITH D. ERX.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
A Hypotheticas Case.

'4Vhat did the editor say about your
story?" asked the young mans friend
81 don't believe he liked it very WELL"
"Well, there are differences in the
appreciative faculty as well as in hte.
ability to create. The same mans taste
will vary according to circumstances"
"I suggested that, and he agreed with
me. He said that if man found him
self ON a desert island with nothing to-
read except my story and a back num-
Der city directory, he might read my
story."-Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
How Love Round q Way.

Congressman Amos Cummings says
that on a Pennsylvania avenue car the
other morning he saw young man who
will some day go to congress. or become
president. or both. The young man
entered the car just opposite the treas
ury department. He saw that the only
vacant seat. was beside a young lady
acquaintance. and she was fascinating
beauty.
The young man made for that seat
with joyous strides. and her eyes an
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
The difference In the Crimes

Mrs. BIaekstone-John, what is a@-
gravated assault and battery7
Blackstone-It is q legal name for an
offense, my dear.
Mrs. Blackstone-Oh, know that,
but what does it mean?
Mr.. Blackstone-Well,I I'll give you am
illustration. If 1 should hit you with
an ak, that would be assault and bat
terry, but if You should hit me with one
of those biscuits it would be aggravated
assault and battery.-Bay City Chat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
over the Handle bar.

She smiled at me as she swiftly passed.
Over the handle bar:
That sunny smile was the maiden's last,
Over the handle bar;
She caromed hard on cobblestone,
She took a header she couldn't postpone
Her twinkling heels in the moonlight shona.
Ger the handle bar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12

Mamma-What in the world are you
doing, child?
WILHELM securing the rust off
papa's watch
Mamma-what put such an idea into
your head?
Willie-Well, he said it had been IN
soak for nearly q. year.-N. Y. Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
Those Coal Tons,

"Perdition," hissed the burglar, II
am pursued"
He was forced to drop all the heavy
articles he had stolen, retaining only
the ton of anthracite coal.-Detroit
Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
Adamantine.

do you think. doctor, that portion
of the cheek will have to be removed Pr
asked the drummer.
There's no other way. I will have
to drin and blast just as safe blower
does in his business."-Detroit Free
Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
Sweet Relief.

II tell you, nature never gives us
more than we can stand. Look at Gild-
by. Yesterday he was attended by two
doctors and three trained nurses"
And then what happened?"
'.Death came and put an end to his
sufferings."-Brookly Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12

Bobbie-I guess that fellow must be
engaged to sister by this time.
'Why, BoDbie?"
Last night when looked through
the keyhole 1 couldn't see a thing
Brooklyn Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
Mild Treatment.

''Kitty. did you have a good tim. at
the bargain sale?"
Yes, lovely. l only had my hat
pulled off six times, and l didn't get
kicked in the back but once."-Chi-
cago Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
whv rhev Obt,ctet,.

Dorcas-But why do your parents OBJ
iect to Mr.. Larkins?
Peg-Mamma objects to his short
comings, and papa to his long stayings-
Town Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
A Tramp-s GaIlantry.

'Why is strong man like you found
begging?"
'-Ah- madam. it is the only
profession in which gentleman can ad-
dress beautiful lady without the for
mality of an introduction-"-N. Y.
Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12
How the Goodness Started.

How the Goodness Started.
"Warm this morning"
Yes, it's warm enough now, but
there was ice several inches thick at my
house when 1 got up"
You're joking"
mo; it's fact" -
"Where was it?"
"In the refrigerator" = Chicago
Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-12

Bobby (who has just returned from a
weeks visit}-Oh, ma, was the minister
here Yesterday Bay City Chat.