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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

around him, must assume toward others
the responsibilities of his splendid success.
il ne fails in this. his life is wasted and
his example becomes a curse to society
The case is even stronger If this republic.
the first and greatest of its kind, with all
the vast tide of blessings it has bestowed
upon men and nations, should now adopt
the narrow policy of combining the field
of its influence to the limits of this part
OF the continent that we Eow occupy.
This nation is made respectable alone
by the dignity Of its advocates. and they
should remember that II was as forcefui
before We annexed Florida. and the Louisi-
ana territory, and Texas, and more than
half OF Mexico, and all of Alaska, as 1t
can be nov,
In the annexation of Alaska we not only
abandoned the idea that the solidarity OF
our territory was a matter Of any real
benefit to our strength as q republic or
to the prosperity Of our people. but we
established the outpost OF our frontier
LOCO miles to the westward OF Honolulu.
Strategic Value.
That objection IL no longer tenable and
the suggestion OF 1t IS only sentimental
cause Of embarrassment to us. The Asiatic
races in Hawaii after an unsuccessful ef-
fort to asphyxiate the native Kanakas by
causing a relapse into their former pagan
ism. VIII, In a short time return to their
native land. to wAich. while claiming rights
In Hawaii that belong only to the relation
OF citizenship. they maintain sincere and
lnbroken allegiance.
The natives of Hawaii have manifested q
deeper Interest in Christian civilization than
any pagan people have ever shown, and
they have made marvellous progress in
the century that has elapsed since the dis
.oovery of the islands by Captain Cook.
They are valuable addition to civilized
society and crown of glory to the faith
full American missionaries who have led
them out of bondage into the light of Chris
tsapity. They offer us an organized re-
public, founded upon their right of SELF
government. an educated race of people
and a larger ratio of white population than
inhabited any country we have acquired
at the period of annexation.
Our people own $50.001,0O0 Of property IN
more than s2o0o0.0D0 annually. In that
view. the annexation would be of great
commercial benefit to the country. But
all these orsiderations. important as they
are, are almost insignificant when COM
pared with the strategic value of the ISL
ards in the control of the commerce of the
North Pacific ocean, and for the defense
of our Pacific coasts. Either of these feat
ures of the situation is a subject of great
magnitude and of almost incalculable i'm
pcrtance. For many years our greatest
navigatcrs, merchants and military Strate-
gists have studied these problems with
profound research, and few, If any of them,
have arrived at conclusions adverse to the
proposition that they are indispensable to
our commercial prosperity and our ma
tiCnal defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLOR.
simple Method of Securing Very
Pleasing Effects,

From the Philadelphia Record
Tourists returning from abroad are bring
ing with them SAMPLES of finely color.d
photographs Of various points of interest
IN the old world. This ccioring of photo-
graphs has usually been a very complicated
process and requires an artist I'm order to
bring about the best results A recent
American invention, however, promises to
make the coloring of photographs a very
simple matter, even for the amateur. and
no great artistic talent is necessary By
TINS process, known as the "Kalos art"
ordinary prints may be made considerably
more attractive at small cost and with O
great expenditure of time. All that is
necessary is box of 'kalos colors.''
Dish OF clean water and a camers-hair
brush and sponge. These colors are trans
parent, and the shades and lights of the
photographs show through. ANY desired
tints may De secured by mixing or dilut-
ing with water. To color any print apply
the shades with the brush and wash the
surface OF the picture with a wet sponge
so that all superi,uous color may be re-
moved rms prevents running and insures
a more even distribution of the colors
Rinse the brush or the sponge in clean
water, after using each color, sponge the
whole picture after the coioring is finished.
1t Is better to make the colors a tritle
stronger than is desired in order TO allow
for slight fading in the mounting process
TIE picture should then be allowed to dry
thoroughly, so that the colors may become
firmly fixed before mounting. These col
ored prints may be mounted on cards or
transferred to glass, in imitation of porce-
lain paintings. The miniature may be cet
in pearl or gold for lockets brooches, sleeve
buttons. watch charms. &c. This process is
warranted to work on photographs of Il
Seiatinous nature. and gives excellent re-
suits on platinum prints. Collodon prints
may be colored by first giving them a
gelatinous surface. This may be done by
adding one-quarter ounce of water to one
ounce CT sheet gelat:ne, and the mixture
heated until the gelatine is thoroughly dis
solved; then. with a wide. soft brush, apply
the dissolved gelatine to the film side Of
the print, giving it smooth, even surfs &c.
Heat it gently over a lighted lamp until
dry. The advantage of the "Kalos' pro-
cess is that ii may be used by an amateur
photographer or by skilled artist, and the
result is certainly pleasing. The finer the
blending of shade, Of course, the more
artistic the result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

oscar Is the peSce monarch of Europe. His
reign Will be twenty-five years of dura-
ton next month and that period of time
has been one OF growth, development and
increased prosperity for Sweden, but not
ty arms Of war. but by more vigorous
industries, Increased popular education,
and business principles applied to every
day life. The king is .he most learned
monarch living. an eloquent speaker.
most entertaining conversationalist. q poet
OF note. but also diplomat and astute
Business man.
But he is something more. He is the
nearest ano dearest friend OF his people.
II seems that he has not an enemy in
sweden. No nihilists IN that Lutheran
open 10 everybody. that is the reason
Reforms and progress and development by
peaceful means ere the order OF the Cay.
Yes. some wanted matters to move faster,
but sure Is better than fast.
There he stands, EVERY inch a king
oscar III is six feet three tall, Is in good
nesh. sfxty-eight years old, but his gait
Is that of young man. He wears a full
gray beard. trimmed quite short, and looks
very much like his portraits. He was
dressed in dark colored sack coat a white
vest. and carried his white tourist and
sailor cap in his hand. No soldier. no body
guard, no detectives around that king. His
majesty walked about in the hall, spoke
with everybody, it seemed, sat down
minute here and a minute there. was all
JOY and sunshine to his friends and SUBJ
OF our own most popular Presidents only
more democratic, more friendly than any
public man of note that L have met In
America.
The king has been busy with cabinet
meetings these days. but was gracious
enough anyway to allow me a brief audi
rnce, which L appreciated very much. He
Wei remembered Bethany College. His
n a5esty has been the friend of that west
ern institution for many years. and our
gratitude, which l personally expressed, is
deep and sincere. Oh, how King Oscar
loves dear Old Sweden. lie asked MANY
Questions in a hurry concerning my i'm
pr. ssion OF the conditions obtaining in
MS Kingdom I'm general and about the great
exposition at Stockholm: an expression of
Ills majesty l VIII never forget 1t is SO
th3racteristic of him and his reign Here
I'VE In peace and Joy with my people"
There stands the king, the peace mon-
aicn on the shore. our steamer leaves
land, waving goodbye 10 his three cahi
net members on board. and to all and
Low H. PasSehsers IN general
WISHES Tor his happy reign and Kingdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
A Note In the Flowers.
From T.d-Bits.

r rom 1.u-bltS.
A young gentleman whose gallantry was
largely in excess of his pecuniary means
sought to remedy this defect and save the
money required for the purchase of ex-
pensive flowers by arranging with gar
dener to let him have a bouquet from time
to time in return for his cast-off clothes
1t thus happened one day that he received
bunch of the most beautiful roses which
he at once sent off to his lady love- In sure
anticipation of friendly welcome he
called at the house OF the lady the same
evening, and was not little surprised at
the frosty reception he met with.
You sent me note today" the young
lady remarked, after a pause, in the most
frigid tones.
Ia note?' he inquired, in blank aston
ishment.
Certainly. along with a nosegay.,
''fo be sure, sent you a noseeay''
And there was note inside-do YOU still
mean to deny it?'
With these words she handed the dunn
founded swain a scrap of paper on which
the following words were written: Don't
forget the old trousers You promised me
the other day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

James E. Farmer In Horae Scholasticae.
40 horse! to horse. away' To horse! to horse
Then up we sprang while the trumpers ciang
The month was May; the world was gay;
We rode with TnrJeantirre.
"Come, ill up u stfrrup-cup,
Well Iuan 1t with tear:
Farewell, fair maids of Chenonceaux,
Our hearts stay with you here;
We ride with Tarjeantirre!
A rowing. roaring, rollicking blade the Captain
With his walked mustache and his saber-tache,
Aud his laughing, black eyes clear;
With his handsome face and his martial grace,
-, And his heart that knew no fear . ,,o
Captain Tarjeantirre.
ITO horse! to horse, away! To horse: to horse,
Our squadrons came, like lines of fame.
With thund ring rush and roar;
Caraanecr, and cuirassier, and cleaning gold hus-
Sar.
Was music IL Our ear:
And proud were we. that day. to be
Behind our leader dear
Yes. proud We. that day, TO he
The train of Tarjeantirre.
A rowing, roaring rollicking blade was the Cap
tain Tarjeaniirre,
With his walked nistachc and his saber -tache,
And his laughing. black eyes clear
You wonder why we logged 10 die.
And faced death with d cheer?
We knew captain loved his men, aud we loved
Tarjeantirre.
ITO horse to horse, away! To horse! to horse,
away!'
All! ne'er again shall sound that strain
Upon my eager ear;
I've had my day. the world is gray;
Alas, for Tarieantirre.
In Jenas dell he lighting fell.
But still hear his cheer;
Twas. I'm Avant. vive l'Empereuri
My Snow white plume is here!'
Twas, En- Ayant. Vive TEmpereur!
Who dies with Tarjeanti-re?
A rowing, roaring. rolcking blade was the Cap
tain Tarieanfirre,
With his waxed mustache and his saber-tache,
And his laughing, black eyes clear;
With his handsome face and his martial grace,
And his heart that knew no fear.
The beau sabreur Of the grand armee was the
Captain Tarjeantrre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
Petrified Terrapin.
From the Lewisburg. KY, News.

From the Lewisburg, KY, News.
On the farm of J. w. Wilson is strip of
hill land ten or fifteen feet wide and about
LOO feet long, which is so stony that
nothing will grow on it, and every stone
is petrified terrapin, many Of them with
their heads out, many with protrudng tails
and some showing their feet. There are
many kinds Of stone on this fault"
among which is ca limestone that will
dress" itself by the application of fire.
On this stone a line can be drawn and
fire can be made along it and the rock
will break with a perfect. smooth surface
on both sides along the line drawn. Near
this. in many places, in inexhaustfbIe
quantities, is building sand of the finest
quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
Going Back to School.

A merry tramp of little feet.
just hear the sweet vibration;
The children over all the land
Have had a long vacation,
And back again they haste to take
In school the dear old places,
To measure out the days by rule,
With fair, unshadowed faces.
They troop along the city streets,
Grave eyes grow young that see them,
And wistful hearts from every blight
Of sin and pain would free Them.
Athwart the dusty ways Of change,
With watts of flowers and grasses,
As II to music sweet and strange,
The brilliant Arm4 passes.
Along the quiet country reads,
By purple asters bordered,
At nine O'Clock and half-past three,
The gay reviews are ordered:
And childish voices, clear and shrill,
Amaze the peeping thrushes,
The wrens and the orioles,
Housekeeping in the bushes.
We older people like to watch
Our little lads and lasses,
As sfnrdily they set to work
In sober ranks and classes:
Such happy brows are overbent
To con the pictured pages,
Such earnest wills are wrestling with
The story of the ages.
And sometimes sighting as we gaze
so fast the BARNS are growing
We think Of darker skies to :ome
For these. so glad and glowing.
Fain would we keep the children stiil
Brown-cheeked and blithe and rudy,
With nothing harder in their lives
Than days OF task and study.
BIT God our Fathers wiser love,
Prepares them for the evil;
This ARMY yet shall wage the war
With world and flesh end devil.
TOD hIQSc than In fha
And gu;ird tina waiting places
Which, BY and by, He'll bid them fill
: His smile upon their fnces.
-Mfs. NJ. q. SANGSTT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
A Matter Of Spelling.


1t is one of the curious facts that many
Of the brightest writers spell atrociously.
That In itself goes a long way In the prac-
teal demonstration that illiteracy does not
connect itself with the art of spelling. An
excellent article that recently passed
through editorship in this Office contained
the words VILLAGE" Chinese" ''prarie."
parallel" failure" Portuguese" and
loose" for lose" 1t was an admira ole
paper of choice literary quality. and vet.
had 1t been printed as II was written, The
proofreader would have been open TO sum-
mary discharge for obvious and hopeless
Incompetence. That humble minister would
have been declared too illiterate to read
proof. Going backward one step, the COPY
reader that let such manuscript pass with
out alteration would also be open to dis
charge. Why? For flliteracy. And yet the
literary quality of the illiterately writ m
article was fine and evident.
People are very sensitive about thnir
looks and their spelling. Next i'm gravity
to the charge Of being homely Is the charge
OF being unable to spell. That seems to
carry With 1t sort of proof that bad
spelling Is discreditable. And yet the pep
pie whom the charge most hurts are those
of whom 1t Is truest. To be able to write
without being able to spell is like being
able to run without being able to walk.
Those who do Il are q wonder 10 th,se
who look on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
A Good Rec Dog.
rom the Lexington. Ky, Herald.

From the Lexington. Ky, Herald.
Mr.. Dan w. Scott of Pine Grove has a
wonder in the way of bee dog. Any one
who has ever lived or visited In the coun-
try knows what nest Of humble bees
amount to when stirred up, and the man
who could face regiment of soldiers in
battle. or the dog that would attack a
grizzly bear. could not always stand his
ground when exposed to the FIRE Of a we'll
regulated bumble-bee camp. However, Mr..
tion to the general rule OF dogs. He not
only never retreats. but does not desist
until he has killed every bee at home. and
all that come in range. He kills the bees
by swapping them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
RANDOM VERSE.
.4serene / Forsf M, Hnnda..

-
Serene I FolIf Nj Hands."
serspe 1 fbsd my haf,ds and wait,
Nor care tor wind. nor tide, moi sea;
rave no more 'gaiItst time or fate.
For l6i my own shall come to me.
stay my haste, make delays,
For what ayails this eager pace;
stand amid the eternal ways,
And Whist Is mine shall know my face.
Asleep, awake, by night or day
The frieHds seek sarc seeking Inc;
No wind can drive my bark ustray,
Nor change the tiae OF destiny.
WHIST marter II stand alone?
walt with Joy the coming years,
My heart shah reap zwhcre 1t mas sowns
And garner mp its fruit OF tears.
The waters know their own and draw
The brook that springs in yonder heights;
So flow the good with equal law
Unto the sui Of pure delights.
The stars come nightly to the sky.
The tidal wave INTO the sea,
Nor time. nor space, nor deep, nor high,
Tan keep my own away from me.
JOHN BURROUGHS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

Oscnr, King of Sweden, Who StanG
SIX Feet Three.

Oscnr, King OF sweden, Who Stands
SIX Feet Three.
Christiana Letter to the Topeka Capital.
In climbing the mountains and breath
ing the pure salty breezes of the sea, were
a splendid preparation for our supper at
pm We hurried somewhat, as there was
to be a soiree at $50, at which the king
was expected to be present. l had never
seen the king and was very anxious to
see his majesty. Of whom knew and had
heard SO much. We succeeded in getting
good places on the gallery and in few
minutes his majesty. King Oscar. three
members of the cabinet and ctle- distln-
guished guests walked into the hall. King
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
n. Hope.



The Burgiar-'sMe lawyer is tryin' to put
on de trial as long as he KIM
Friend-"What forg'
The Burglar--'sWell. what.I took was sIl-
yer, an siIverss goin' down go fast dat de
onence'h soon seem tridin'g'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
Loves Progress.
From Life.

From Life.
When first I kissed sweet Margaret
She blushed rose-red,
And sternly said
'Isu mustn't! Stopi"
Last night I kissed sweet Margaret;
She blushed rosc-rcd,
But only said
You mustn't stopv'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

1t matters little what It Is that you want
whether situation or a servants
want ad. In The Star win reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
Sot co.pIaanias.

From Puck
Fr.ena-"wh.t sort OF luck ala you nav.
In Wall streetr'
Ex-Operakor-"Fair. rot away win
some Of my money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

Can it be said that the Englsh-speaking
people. who have planted colonies and
states around the globe, have made a
grave mistake in their rapid expansion or
that their form of government is better
adapted to the genius of the Anglo-Saxon
race than ours? These thoughts are not
entertained by any thoughtful people. yet
much is said that leads up to such con-
illusions. The phase of Anglo-Saxon civ
ilization, including its preservation of the
cardinal liberties of the people. that is
best and strongest, Is that which has been
developed and adjusted in the United
States. 1t Is proven to be the best by the
earnest endeavor of men in the middle
classes to eHigrate from the fatheriands
In Europe and Asia TO the United States
Its strength is found in the best affections
of the human heart. (which, in the matter
OF allegiance, grows rapidly and firmly
into the great virtue OF genuine patriotism
Much OF the same sentiment exists In
the British colonies. where the major part
of the population Is white. but, among the
eolored races In British colonies this feel
ing Is not very strong.
A man who Is vigorous and powerful
well trained In morals, we'll educated and
greatly skilled In arts and In science with
the blessings, of prosperity In abundance
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-18
A Wonderful Avenue.

Magnolia avenue, which has been the
pride of Riverside from its founding,
and which has won national repata-
ton as boulevard, has had two de
fects. The streets leading to it were
usually dusty and disagreeable, while
the darkness of the avenue, owing to the
dense foliage of the overbanging pepper
trees, made it rather dismal evening
drive. All that is at an end. 1t is now
possible to drive from the heart of town
over macadamized streets, perfectly free
from dust and mud, direct to the peer
less Magnolia avenue, and if the drive
be taken i'll the evening arc lights are
encountered every 800 feet, giving
splendid illumination. When the ave-
nue. is reached, there is presented such
sight as few, if any, towns possess
The electric poles are but 1874 feet apart,
and from these brackets project about
three feet. From each bracket hangs
cluster of three incandescent lights COW
cred with reflector, which throws tho
light on to the driveway.
AS one stands at one end of this row
of lights but four or five of them can be
distinguished as individual lights, the
remainder forming continuous chain
of fire which seemingly stretches away
for untold miles beneath the verdant
canopy of the arching pepper trees.
Modern as is the scene, it impresses the
behoider as an oriental fantasy worthy
of the Spanish Moors. The imagined
extent of the wondrous chain of fire,
however, is in degree an optical illu-
sion. Instead of being miles in length,
it is but little over mile. Instead of
there being untold thousands of lights,
one is amazed to learn that there are
but 1907 suspended from but 80 poles.
Los Angeles Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-18
Cat Baskets.

Cat baskets are made especially for
the convenient carrying of cats i'll trav-
cling, and they are also used to some
extent for small dogs Those of Ameri-
can manufacture are made of whole
willow and are oblong in shape. Cat
baskets imported from Germany are
rather more costly, and are made of
split willow. The German cat basket is
oval in form, made larger at the top
than at the bottom, and with the top
finished rounding. There is in the side
of the basket grated door of willow
rods, which opens on hinges and gives
the cat light and air. In each end of
the basket, higher up than the door,
there is IA small square window.
Cat baskets are made i'll various Sizes
and in the course Of year there are
sold a considerable number of them
New York Sun.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-18
How She Dieted.

Mr. l. Zangwill, at a dinner of the
Maccabees, told the following story:
"The fat girl of c., gentlemen, is not
a myth, nor a show person, but solid,
private reality that have seen. Her
fairness weighed upon her; so she went
to physician to be rid of some of it.
He drew up careful dietary. She was
to eat dry toast, plain boiled beef, ETC.,
and to return in month to report re-
duction. AT the end of the month she
could hardly get through the doctors
doorway. He was aghast. Did you eat
what 1 told you?' he asked. Religious
ly.' His brow wrinkled itself. Sudden
ly he had flash of inspiration. Any
thing else? he asked. My ordinary
mealS > -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-18

They Also Keep the Farmers Sons at
Home and Out of Mischief-HOw to
Make Poor Roads and Keep Them In
That Condition-Use Narrow Tires.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-18

"And now, said the banker when
they had entered the private Office and
closed the door, what can do for
you::'
The sinister looking stranger drew
from his pocket a glass vessel securely
corked, containing a yellowish liquid
II want money he said land |
must have it. If | were to drop this
glass on the floor and break it, both of
US would be blown into thousand
pieces
The banker scrubbed an address upon
q card
Take that thing up to my house, -"
he said, land turn ii over to our new
servant girl, and then name your price "
Strand Magazine
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-18
Usually Needs a Breadwinner.

The young fellow who worries ex-
ceedingly in fear that he cannot find
wife, or rather girl whom he wants
to make his wife, who is good cook,
is usually the one who after the mar
riage fails to provide the wife i'll the
case with anything to cook. Scranton
Republican.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-18

A Frenchman was convicted of kill
ing his mother in law. When asked if
he had anything to say for himself be-
fore taking sentence, he said, Moth
ing, excepting lived with her 81 years
and never did it before.