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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-17

Mrs. Buford Webb. of SO7 East Four
teenth street entertained the Woman's
Reading Club in a delightful manner on
Tuesday, January u, from till >. The
regular meeting of the club. the pro-
gramme of which included German history
from 1541 to 1924, was first held; then the
club enjoyed Il pleasant social session. dur
ing which Mrs. Webb served dainty re-
freshments. The club will meet January
IS at o'clock in the club rooms at III
Walnut.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-17

The Thalias will give dancing party at
the Casino. January q.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-17

Mr. ard Mrs Charles Brooke, of Tracy
avenue. gave n dinner Friday evening at
O'Clock for their daughter, Marienne.
The beautiful violets. which, with ferns
sent for the occasion by little Miss Eta
Fields. who is spending the winter m
Marietta, Ga. The young guests Were:
Misses Lucille Gibson, Nita Reeder Julia
Shillito. Allie Weldon. Virginia Moninger
Masters Silas Craycraft. Oliver Keebler
George Hunt, Phillip Shiilito, Harry Way
man and Louis Rough.
Mrs. W. Ewing Hall and Mrs. James B.
Porter gave Il large dancing party last
evening for Mrs. Porter's little sons James
B. Porter, Jr.. and Jem L. Porter. at the
beautiful residence of Mrs. Hall on South
Tracy avenue.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
A Fender and q Fact.

An alleged fender" on a rapid transit
street car failed to work yesterday after
noon In this city and man was killed. 1t
Is the theory that the chances are ten or
hundred to one that the fender in ques-
ton will safely pick up any solid body that
happens to be struck by it, and that in the
remaining cases the wheel guard will with
absolute certainty prevent the body from
passing back to the wheels. There is no
question about the matter. say the defend
ers of this device that Is In use on the
local street cars. Accidents are impossible
with this combination of pickup fender
and impresnable wheel-guard. In view of
these assertions. made with emphasis many
times IN the past whenever the citizens
have raised questions as to the prac tica bill
ity OF fender that rides twelve or eighteen
inches from the pavement. 1t would be in
terestinS to know just how yesterdays vic
tim managed to reach the wheels that
ground out his life.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
The Hawaiian Problem.

.Kamehamehas latest letter from Hon.
olulu. printed today. bears out all pre-
vious announcements with regard to the
gravity of the situation that now con-
fronts the Hawaiian government. StatiS-
tics have been printed in the past to show
the gradual increase of the japanese over
otf er races in the islands, but 1t has re-
mained for the analysis given now by The
Stars correspondent. which bears the clos
est scrutiny. 10 demonstrate that the crisis
to which the tide of Mongolian immigra-
tion inevitably points Is possibility of
only two or three years hence The ma
tives, 1t viii De seen, play an important
part in the plans of the Japanese-pre-
suming that plans actually Underlie this
moyement-and when the time comes the
Hawaiians. according to this letter. will
be able to cast the balance, unless a great
change is wrought in short order This letter
Is unusually valuable in that it bears di-
rectly Upon the proximity of the climax
that the Hawaiian government is now
striving by all legal means to avoid.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

The Marquis PaImerola. the civil gov
ernor OF Havana. has gone to -Placetaa.
province OF Santa Clara, to confer with
Captain General Weyler regarding the par
don for political Offenders, which v mo-
mentarily expected to be announced from
neversary Of the birth OF King Alfonso
XIII. which occurs today"
Nothing could be sweeter than this. The
trouble is all over. General weyler. and
the Marquis Palmerola, and the Marquis
Palaver. are all busy looking after the
humanities and the comforts of the People.
There is nothing small or mean about
Spain. She harbors no resentments. The
dear Cubans have but to smooth out their
wrinkled fronts. and present themselves
obediently. to again be taken joyously to
the maternal bosom. Spain wipes out the
old score and stands treat to the whole
village" .s-
But fortunately for MIR. Calhoun. for the
Cubans and for the truth, General Lee
knows the normal conditions of Dotheboy's s
Hall. He Is not there in the capacity of
Young Nickleby, but he has young Nickle-
by's grit and sense of fair play and he can
tell and doubtless will tell Mr.. Calhoun
that, as a rule. Dotheboy's Hall under Mr.
Squeers is hell on earth: that the man
agement in the interests of humanity ought
to be radically and thoroughly changed.
and that the United States ought to attend
to the job. And doubtless 1t will be the
Nickleby and no: the Squeers story that
will reach the Presidents ears through the
medium of his special commissioner. Do
theboy's Hall is doomed.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
Company at DOtheboy's Hall.

The day il was announced that Mr. Cal
houn would go as special commissioner to
Cuba, the news was cabled from Madrid
that the Queen Regent had signed the de-
cree oi .-reforms'' for the island and tha.
the ocean mail would at once carry the
document 10 Havana for PRONUNCIATION
The Star called attention to the play and
suggested that IL was neat enough In dip
lomatc design 20 be the work of Senior de
LONE. This heavenly purpose of Spain
was to greet Mr.. Calhoun when he landed,
or soon thereafter and his first impressions
in the island were to be gathered while the
air around Havana was vocal with praises
OF Spanish goodness. That Is to say, Mr..
Squeers having heard that company was
on the way to visit him WAS setting about
putting things in order to deceive them
Dotheboy's Hall was. IL possible, to be made
presentable. and the miserable inhabita Mt 8
made for brief season to look pleasant
and cOntented. and even thankful
Just exactly that play II In progress. Mr..
tsading for hts favorable opinion This
morning an alleged cable from Havana, of
date of yesterday, makes these announce
ments.
The royal decree putting into force the
reforms which the government decided on
March 1S should be established in the
vana. and Pinar del Rio. arrived from Spain
today.
Elpais. the organ OF the antonomists, and
1i the other daiiies. congratulate the
queen Regent On the event. which Is COIN
sadent with the birthday Of Alfonso XIII.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
MIR. wellinrtou,. FIa,co.

Senator Wellington has shown some ca
pacity for party campaign work, and by
reason of his activity has reached his
present station at an early age But 1t
must be SAID in truth that his debut in the
Senate as party adviser. which was ac-
Comrlished yesterday. was dismal failure
and a woful disappointment to his friends.
That II will injure him is a certainty.
but that Is no great matter. The fear Is
that 1t may injure his party in Maryland.
which is newly invested with power there,
and is approaching a campaign this year
calculated to test its power even more Sc
verely than did the campaign of last year.
What could have induced Mr.. Wellington
to talk about jingoism when he had no
definition for the word? Mr.. Pettus' in
Quiry was entirely In order. The Maryland
senator's discourse had shown that he did
not know the meaning of the word. Jingo-
ism fits England like a glove. England IS
a land-grabber. and has a record for bully
ing aud conquering helpless people for their
possessions She has play ed that game all
over the world. But when did the United
States ever play that game? Or show any
disposition to play it? This country Is no
swaggerer, or brow-beater. No party based
upon such a policy ever existed in this
country or could exist here.
And how nonsensical in particular is such
talk as applied TO the Cuban matter. The
people of this country are not seeking to
despoil the Cubans, but to assist them.
The purpose is to try to save not only
the Cuban people, but their possessions for
their own enjoyment The man who calls
this jingoism is without sufficient informa
ton to address a town meeting on the sub
ject, much less the Senate of the United
States.
Was Mr.. Wellington instructed by the ST.
lence which greeted his remarks as COM
pared with the hearty applause bestowed
upon the happy inquiry propounded by MIR.
Pettus? The people in the galleries knew.
as did the Alabama senator, what consti-
tutes jingo. and they could not restrain
themselves when the Maryland senator's
ingiorious outburst was thus so effectively
pGnctured.
Maryland is one of the best and proud
est of the states. Her people are American
TO the core. 1t is to be regretted therefore
that on so important a subject and in so
august a forum she should have been heard
to such disadvantage.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
The Submarine Torpedo Boat.

The launching yesterday of the Holland
submarine torpedo boat was an event of
great Importance in naval circles, not alone
In America, but throughout the world 1t
represents another stage in the long strug-
gle between the offensive and defensive
systems of naval warfare. The race be-
tween guns and armor has been practically
ended. for a time at least, by reason of
the limits OF weight In armor and economy
In guns having been apparently reached
Meanwhile there has been developing a
mode of attack by means of high explosives
carried in the water. To offset this nets Of
stout material were devised to ward off
floating bombs Thus ship at anchor
could be made practically safe from such
attacks. and even a vessel slowly under
devise machine that could be made to
dive under the nets and thus deliver the
fatal blow. but these have not proved re-
liable. and II has been ascertained that
the next step must be the building of a
craft that can be manned while under the
surface. that the target may be ap-
preached with accuracy, and the torpedo
discharged from an advantageous position,
that b. beyond the protective range of the
nets and out OF sight OF the guards whose
duty II Is to repel the attack Of surface
torpedo boats. The Holland craft promises
to be just such a machine and its trials
will be watched with great interest.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
An Injustice Corrected.

In some editorial remarks approving
The appointment by Governor OFerrall OF
Major J. M. Love to the judgeship of Fair
fax and Alexandria counties as In the In
terests of law and order it appears that
The Star inadvertently did injustice to the
opposing candidate. Col. L. C. Barley, a
gentleman of the highest character and
who has been distinguished for the earnest
ness and vigor Of his efforts to suppress
ia"lessness In Alexandria county. We
publish therefore with great pleasure COM
municatfons from Col. Barley and Judge
Norton setting forth the facts in the case.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
On Third Floor.

MI ERE are the Shirt Waists with
the aristocratic names. Aris-
tocratic prices SIPS to $3.50 each.
The more expensive of dainty linens,
Swisses and organdies. Glass cases
are the only fit reeeptacles for such
but they will be taken out and tried
on you with pleasure and pride.
" DUNG maids and matrons, old
ladies and those in mourning
will find a collection of Shirt Waists
on this third floor that equals any n
the United States. Visiting mer-
chants, ''drummers" and ladies from
the leading cities say so.
0 ne reason for this favorable criti-
" cism is because no broken lots
or mussed goods are ever on this
third floor for many hours. Every
night such waists are taken down
stairs and thrown on those first floor
bargain" tables.
For details see aboyeg
Evening star., 1897-05-18

The Porte is forced by popular sentiment
10 assume somewhat defiant attitude be-
fore the powers. This circumstance may
enable the Sultan to feel slight degree
of sympathy for King George.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

Tine report that Mr.. Roosevelt has not
found things nearly as bad at the Brooklyn
navy yard as suspicion had indie ated will
De sad blow to those who have been
taught to look for bomb shells and pyro-
technics whenever that gentleman indulees
in an investigation
Evening star., 1897-05-18

II is to be hoped that in any future Do
htical struggle General Weyler will no,
try to pose as a friend Of the farmer and
point to the manner in which he has raised
the price of meat and vegetables in Ha-
yana
Evening star., 1897-05-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Sentative.

NO." said Willie Washington, 'T never
patronize Chinese laundry"
Race prejudice?'
Not exactly. l don't like what the pro-
prietor writes on the ticket. feel as II I
were being imposed on. because / can't un-
derstand it: and at the same time suspect
that If could I'd be insulted."
Evening star., 1897-05-18
Secure.

De kyahiessness am comm. Oar am some
fin In de breeze
Dat makes yer feel dat man were bon foh
doin' ez he please.
paper by,
Case wes gittfn' whah I couldn't pay no
'tentioa ef I'd try.
Hit can't make any dinunce how dey ah-
gufies an shouts
When de rose-bush comes a-bloomin' an
a-settlin' all yoh doubts:
For dey can't put any tafi6. whutsomever
am dah powers.
On de brightness O. de sunshine or de
sweetness o. de flowers.
Is quit a-spelhn' out dem gret long pieces
whah dey shows
Jes' why de po' man stays dat way an
whah de money goes.
An / doesn' feel no worry bout my lack
O. worldly goods
Ez ] shets my eyes an listens ter der
music FUN de woods.
Dar ain's no danger In de scheme dat any
one employs.
Fob dem ex tn'ns ter nature foh dah daily
needs an Joys:
Oar amt no sugar trus' kin keep de honey
FUN de bee:
Dar aim no way ter ceme betwix. De sum-
mertime an me.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

The Queens Jubilee will be an event of
tremendous historic Importance If 1t passes
without giving rise to some alteration as
to precedent or the proprieties in connec-
ton with uniforms
Evening star., 1897-05-18

With reference to Hawaii it is to be as
sumed that Japan will not be seriously
scared by any suggestions of high handed
ness in this country's dealings with Cuban
affairs.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

There Is nothing to indicate how much of
An extra commission a broker who goes to
Jail in behalf of his clients should be per-
n:itted 10 charge. But the percentage
should in all justice be a very large one
Evening star., 1897-05-18
Regret.

'Tis strange. but true, that many men,
Who cut unworthy capers.
First feel remorsefui DER them when
Their names get in the papers.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

slight boom struck the post office build
ing today. two more men being taken on,
making total of one hundred and eighty
nine men at work
Evening star., 1897-05-18
The 68c Table.

This table 10 to be frightened tomorrow morning
with lots Of French Zephyr and Lawn Waists that
today marked 81 .ss on third floor The .'ese
bargain table" is their fate tomorrow-beeause
they q broken family.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

In connection with Cuba the Senate dis
played remarkable and praiseworthy will.
inGness to let the $50 600 do the talking.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
The 40c Table.

The CSC and 9sc tables are to receive aristo-
cIatie additions tomorrow, making It necessary 10
transfer much OF their today's this s9c
table. Thus tomorrow only 49c for today's Csc and
9Sc Waists.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
A Vulgar Calculation.

Il am convinced" said the Droad-minded
man, that United States senator's sal
airy Is. comparatively speaking, a beggarly
pittance.'
"Oh, 1 don't know" replied Senator Sorg-
hum. 1T depends on how he handles 1t. A
years salary isn't much II he attempts to
live on it. But makes a very respectable
margin la a sugar deal"
Evening star., 1897-05-18
The 9Sc Table.

The $1.5e. sf9s. se2s and e. IS Grenadiue and
Lawn Waists will look undigniled this table
but they the sisters Of those the third floor
Their only faults-not all sizes or all colou IN
each style; some mussed by trying on.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
ApprehensioA.

I'm afraid" said the verbose statesman,
pcr derorsly, that President Mckinley is
n aking a great mistake"
In what way?'
He Is drifting into the habit of writing
his public documents with brevity and
ciearness which enables the entire Amer
lean public to read and understand them.
tht reby inviting a great deal Of unneces-
sary comment and criticism
Il nebber 'scourages er man FUN scat
term is voice aroun' gibbin' good advice. !"
said Uncle Eten. TT may not hab any
influence in partic'lar. but it keeps him out
o. mischief fob de time bein'."
Evening star., 1897-05-18
On First Floor.

TOMORROW'S attractions on the
bargain tables" are worth tell
ing of and learning of.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

X, to eS.o6 Tomorrow fer he Oee 20 -
49, 0ssato sf nrsab ssd jewsA. 4 fsv a
e0neL - csoese eossss. 4 variety upsQnsi>d 1.
any jewelry esesbl1BAmeaf.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

7R- to s2oa tnnsuos tassead sf see to $50
| fr imDortsd BaEkles q nsnic, eannes.
/ silver and sold. Asd 5Be insees1 q &c u. ssr
| Asseic Wei Deitiag n new aa1 beaatfen e6ecsu.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

% ~ for Linen Crash Suits. with Blazer
V6s6r Jacket and AZ yard wide Skirt Please
compare the style. hufsh and ht-wtth the trashy
suits so easy to ind
Evening star., 1897-05-18
Ladies' Summer Suits.

NQ~ for Linen Crash. White and Navy DUCK
>OS and Pique Skirts-that are not trash. Full
yards wide, with deep hem-
Evening star., 1897-05-18

co., tn Sl.oe Tomorrow iastead Of 7Se 10 GAS
fer the new Bob hoy sak Belts. With
hsekles sf plaid enamel seaaiusanee silver. roIsd
gold and 5eweis.
Evening star., 1897-05-18

A0<, and 25c tor the New Leather Belts in hell
etropes, greena tans. russeta. browns. yei-
1ows. blues. reds and baack. And tsse at . cents
haven't q hint OF ''cheap'' aboat them.
Evening star., 1897-05-18
Correct NeckWear.

The. pleasure OF a selection from a
stock that includes the very latest
novelties is yours. =
n, to Be- for Best SIR Ties. Shield and BAnd
- Bows, Stocks. With bow. knot asd four n-Aasd
ends. Lawn NerkwsaR - R&tle - cents for two
0or Relts sce sbose.l
Evening star., 1897-05-18
Shirt Waist Sets.

Introductory prices tomorrow
less than marked prices-to open the
season with practical attractions.
90 - to,norrow for the $f50 and les sets
y sOO Of Flear de liz Enamel and limitations
of precious tones, set in sterling silver.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-27
FREE CURE FOR MEN,
Claims IN 10 BenefAstor Ito weakened
Mankind.

There "a always more or less supicion at
tached to anything that 10 offered free, but
sometimes man 30 overf1ows with gem
srosity that be cannot rest until his dis
Covery II known to the world, In order
that mis- fellow men may profit by what
he has discovered. 1t 10 upon this princi-
pal that Q resident Of Kalamazoo, nich.,
desires to send free TO mankind prescrip..
tion which will cure them OF any form OF
nervous debility; relieves them of all the
doubt and uncertainty which such men
are peculiarly liable to and restores the
organs to natural size and vigor. As It
costs nothing to try the experiment IL
would seem that any man, suffering with
the nervous troubles that usually attack
mon who never stopped TO realize what
might be the dnal result, ought to be
restore them to health, strength and vigor,
without which they continue to live an
existence Of untold misery. As the remedy
In question was the result OF many years.
research q to what combination would be
peculiarly effective In restoring to men
the strength they need, Il would seem that
all men suffering with any form OF nerv-
remedy at once. A request to II. Q. Olds,
Box 1,625, Kalamazoo, Mich, stating that
you are not sending for the prescription
out of idle curiosity, but that you wish to
make use OF the medicine by giving 1t q
trial, will be answered promptly and with
out evidence as to where evidence came
from. rv
The prescription is sent free and al
can siiord to give away his discovery,
there IL no doubt about the offer being
genuine.oCut this out and send to Mr..
Olds 30 that he may know how you came
70 write to him.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-27
BOMBAY'S STATION

The Plague Stricken City Has the Finest
Railroad Terminal In the World.
Bombay has the grandest railroad sta.
ern architectural work in India in the
Peninsular Railway Victoria Terminal
building, which was named ON jubilee
day in honor of the empress Of India.
The execution of the work occupied ter
years, and the cost is estimated at $1s,
900, 900. The total length of the princi.
pal elevation is over 1900 feet. The
style is Venetian Gothic, with oriental
notifications. The principal feature OF
the edifice is the large central octagonal
dome Of solid cut masonry, which has a
very fine effect and may be seen from
any part Of the city The figure crown
ing the apex Of the dome is stone stat
ue of Progress.
Many other colossal statues, including
those of the Empress Victoria, Com
merce," Science" "Trade," EN-
gineering," etc., adorn the principal
gables. The interior has been most skill
fully arranged and is fitted up with
marble, granite and fine woods. Much
Of the interior decoration has been done
by native workmen. The statue Of
Queen Victoria in the station was the
one which was covered with tar in De-
cember last by natives, who, according
to the letter from Bombay published on
Friday last, are fleeing from Bombay
and the authorities whom they (the ma
tives) think are anxious to secure the
lives of 10000 people for the recent out
rage ON the queens statue. They seri-
ously believe that 10000 innooents are
to be slaughtered and are determined
not to be among the number Of victims;
hence they are hurrying to catch the
steamer. New York Herald.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-27
PROFOUND, BUT UNLEARNED
An Uncultured Boy Lectures on Subjects
Of Greet Depth. 't~

An Uncultured Boy Lectures on sub5ecta
Of Great Dspth.
A shock headed boy Of 10, Whose
school days have .been limited TO three
short years and whose life has been
passed chiefly In - litsle country town
In Washington, delivered q lecture in
San Francisco the othar night upon the
Different Religious Systems Of the
World, Now and In the Past"
Charles Anderson il the boys name.
He was born in Cowlitz county in 1882
and lived there until two months ago.
When lecturing, the boys language and
manners seemed to belong to some gray
haired old patriarch, and many Of his
hearers pronounced the discourse deep
and learned dissertation. And yet his
conversation reveals woeful lack of
education, and he can scarcely read. His
friends claim he is medium.
Charles says he has been able to pro-
duce his condition at will, and, though
unable to foretell his subject, he is able
to remember a little of his discourse
after the trance, but not enough to rem
der him any more intelligent in his ev-
eryday life.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-27
Change.

With wardrobe that Is jaunty and a travel.
ing bag, brand new,
He is smiling In the station as he grants an in
terview.
His manners very knowing and his every
glance implies
That his ship has Just been sighted, that his
star IL on the rise.
He instructs you In the management Of gov.
ernment Affairs,
And you feel that he is worthy Of an Office and
It's cares.
You wonder what exalted post twill be his lot
TO gain.
He IL on his way to Canton, and he's waiting
for the train
A few day: later he appears. He looks little
The travelling bag seems smaller than 10 was
when last you Razed.
when you SERVE for conversation, he has little
more 10 say .---
Hhan: Young mm. beware of politics. IL
really doemt pay"
Hes nos ~ al his jovial self when stoutiy he
"hy tine muss b devoted 10 my personal af
There is something In his manner that pro-
vokes thrill Of pain
This man who went 70 Canton and has Just rot
home again.
- --.4a -WaehnGton Star.