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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

DR.. Thomas w. Evans. who died re-
Gently in Paris, and who was widely
known in Europe and this country as a
dentist, made the mistake of acting as his
own lawyer in the matter of his will. His
estate amounts to about $500, 900, and his
viii provides that after paying various
sums to numerous benehciaries who are
named, the balance shall 90 to the ''Thom-
as w. Evans Museum and Institute of
Philadelphia" The total of the Individual
requests is not more than $3.50 600. Hence
the testator's intention was that practi-
caly his whole fortune should go to the
museum and institute. AS a matter of
fact there is no Thomas w. Evans Mu-
scum and Institute" in Philadelphia or
elsewhere, and good lawyers say there is
a fine prospect that most of the estate VIII
go 10 lawyers, because the relatives of the
doctor win likely make an effort to get
the whole estate If they see a fair chance
to do so.
DR. Evans was in Philadelphia last Sep
TENDER, and 1t was his purpose to arrange
at that time for an institute, for the teach
ing of dentistry, and a museum in con-
nection with it in which were to be dis
played the many rare and valuable gifts
he had received from crowned heads and
other notable people of Europe. Why he
did not establish the institute at that time
is not known. The suppostion is that he
was called to Paris before he could do
so. and intended to return soon aud carry
out his purpose. Having been his own
lawyer I'm making his will, the institute
may never be established, because ST the
uncertainty Of that portion Of tAe VIII re-
laung to H.
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our Intercnts in chinn.

Senator Frye was not Influenced by any
feeling of personal hostility 60 Mr. Charles
Page Bryan of Chicago when he requested
the President not to send the
latter.s nomination to the SEN
ate as minister to China. His
action was caused by the belief that man
of much larger experience in diplomatic
matters than Mr.. Bryan is needed to look
after ouc interests in China at this time.
Mr.. Bryan has no diplomatic experience
whatever, though! he is represented TO be
a gentleman Of considerable ability.
AS far as the public knows our govern
ment has as yet taken no steps to protect
our interests in China. The time may not
have arrived yet for US to inquire Of Ger
many and Russia what their intentions are
in respect to that empire but it is evident
from what is appearing in the newspapers
of Europe that It is expected that we will
inquire, and make known the fact that we
have interests there which must not be in
terfered with to their injury.
1t is not developed yet what course Great
Britain viii pursue in this matter Of the
occupation of Chinese territory, but it
seems to be the belief that notionly Great
Britain, but also France and Japan will
insist upon having a share of it. if it is to
be divided They could not afford to play
the part of disinterested spectators while
Germany and Russia were dividing it be-
tween themselves.
But, it may be asked why should we in
terfere with the plans which European
powers have in respect to China? Our
interests are very important. Our trade
with China is greater than that of any
other nation except Great Britain. China
is splendid market for our manufactured
products, and there is no tariff which dis
eliminates against US. While we may
not feel called upon 10 protest again the
destruction of the Chinese empire and the
dividing of its territory among the leading
powers of Europe, our interests require
that in the event of those powers getting
control of China they shall not establish
tariffs which would discriminate against
the products of our factories. The dispo-
stion of each of them would be, of course
to monopolize the trade of the section of
country over which it exercised control.
They could, if they so desired, shut our
products out of China,
1t is apparent, therefore, that we want
an able and experienced diplomat in China
at this time-not a man capable only of
giving encouragement and assistance to |
our missionaries there.
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Mrs. Maud Booth, wife of Ballington
Booth, formerly commander of the Saliva
tion Army in this country, is lying at the
point of death in a New York hospital.
1t is said she is dying of broken heart,
technically known as aneurism of the
heart, caused by long expenditure of ner-
vous force and followed by grief and
shock. Her husband says that should her
illness terminate in death he would have
no hesitation in saying that the result was
brought about by the treatment which she
has received from the management of the
Salvation Army, that is to say Gen. Booth
and other members of the Booth family
il will be remembered that some time ago
Ballington Booth and his wife withdrew
from the Salvation Army because of dis
sensions in its ranks, and founded a sep
arate order upon similar lines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

From the LOulsvlle courier-JOurnal cDem,

IF" said Mr.. Hoar in the Senate the
other day, congress would lay aside polit-
zeal consideration and deal with the Ii
quor question courageously and honestly
by the imposition of an additional tax Of a
dollar a barrel on beer, the question OF the
governments revenue would take care of
itself" That Is true; for such a tax would
increase the revenue by about $50 900 000.
But congress will not lay aside political
considerations. The preceding democratic
congress was afraid 10 do IT, and the re-
publican congress will be afraid 10 do II.
Congressman are for congressman first.
and they believe that the brewers control a
good many votes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

The signs Of the times point to delicate
diplomatic situations in the far east, and
the need for the great governments TO be
represented in the orient by diplomats OF
ability. How will the representatives OF
the United States in China and Japan
measure up with those Of the other ma
lions? The President proposes to send to
China Chicago man who Il Is said knows
nothing about either diplomacy. govern
meht policy or the eastern question. In
Japan we have Boss Buck of Georgia.
whom nobody has ever suspected Of abilito
ar diplomat, and whose knowledge OF
the eastern question Is probably drawn as
occasion may require from his secretary
Of legation. With Bryan Of Chicago al
Iekin and Buck Of Georgia al Toxic. We
should probably not be SO wen equipped
'o' me game Of diplomacy as England
Germany Russia ana France.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

From the PhiladelphIa Record DENY

If any power should deem it worth while
to sound this government with a view to
ascertainlng the attitude of the United
States toward the complications in China
the sounding would be a waste of labor.
There is no mystery about the American
foreign policy in any complication that
may arise outside the Western Henri
sphere; it is 10 steer clear of all entangle-
ments, and to limit our actions to the safe
guarding of our established rights. We
glory in the isolation which seems to be
so much of bugbear TO the powers of Eu-
rome
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26
where the Protest Comes From.
From the New York World Dem).

Minister Hoshi, of Japan. called at the
nounced that there is no further protest
on the part of Japan against the annexa-
ton of Hawaii This is not at all impor-
tant if true. The protest which counts
comes from Americans, who object to any
step that promises to give Two seats in the
Senate and three in the electoral college TO
the sugar ring and its leper colony.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Knud Knudsen came to this country
from Norway in 1861. There is nothing to
show that his purpose in coming was to
help save the union" The supposition
is that he was looking for job. At all
events he enlisted in the union army. and
served ten months, when he died. He left
a wife in Norway. and she has remained
there ever since. Some time ago she APP
piled for a pension, and the other day she
was granted one, with back pay, making
the amount Of the first payment TO her
$1,000 The probabilities are that the peo-
pie are paying large sums for lots of
patriotism" Of this sort
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

1t is more than probable that the wet
weather of Christmas was not an unmiS-
ed evil. While it may have detracted to
some extent from the general enjoyment
of the day, it no doubt also prevented fires
from the great amount of fireworks dis
charged within the city limits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26
CURRENT COMMENT.
One Objection to the Plan.
From the Dalton (Ga) Argus (Dem)

.
ts4l e.sIlt -
The new penitentiarye bill is very OBJ
jectionable one in that it gives the COVER
nor a still larger appointing power-an
army of commissioners. doctors, captains
and guards. This power will be used to
whip some into line and to buy up others,
and the power of "the ring will be in
creased in Georgia, unless the people arise
in their might and smash the last one of
1.-THE men who control"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26
The Day After
FIRST-We beg to extend to the many
customers of this store the COM
pliments of the season.

COND-We want our lady friends to
know that during this week we
will have in quiet sort of way a
general clearance sale of odds and
ends-many useful and desirable
articles left over from holiday
trade, many staple articles always
needed about the house, and some
excellent bargains in single items
in every department. 1t Isl need
less to say we expect the prices to
move this line and to that end all
figures have been shaped.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

hope to make our store
more interesting than ever during
the coming year. All of the good
old methods will be continued and
everything new, worthy of cont
dence and having merit will be
found here. This store more than
ever will be the store where hon
est goods are honestly sod, whore
the dollar will always meet its full
value.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Since the doctors have discovered that
the human being can live without a stom-
ach, they may also discover for us later a
plan whereby we may live without gro
Gerry bills, And then we should not need
free silver
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

THIRD-Capes, Cloaks, Carpets and Win
ter stock must so, and all sales
we make this week in our winter
lines will be subject to an extra
discount.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Dec. Obtained all day."-Robinson
Crusoe's diary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Hogan,

The corner BroughtOn and Barnard SITS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20
personal MENTION.

John A. Titman went to Philadelphia to-
day.
j. X. Keller spent to-day as a guest Of
relatives at Minersvillo
Misses Anna M. and Maggie Dengler visited
friends at Pottsville to-day.
Councilman d. r.. James spent this after
noon in Tamaqua on business
X. H. McHalo. the school teacher, has
entered the office Of NJ M, Burke, Esq, as a
student of law.
Josiah w. johnson left this morning ON the
Pennsylvania Railroads personally-cou-
Quoted tour to Florida for two weeks.
Thomas G.. Jones, of VIM. Penn who has
suffered from pneumonia and pleu1isy the
past three weeks, was reported as improving
to-day.
Dr. z. d. Longacre left this morning for
Omaha, where he viii inspect the good quail
ties of a horse at that place with view to a
purchase.
Mrs Maggie Faust of East Coal street,
went to New York yesterday to attend the
wedding of Miss Maud Stetler, formerly a
resident Of this town, which takes place to-
day.
Lawrence Gaughan, Of Girardville, father
of P. J Gaughan, the dry. goods dealer Of
town, is steadily recovering from the attack
Of illness that caused his friends so much APP
prchension
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20
WOMEN HELD
FOR hIBEA |
Trouble Caused by the Sending Of
Valentines.
WOHEE'S S CHARGES AGAINST WOMEN
Justice cardin is Called Upon to Preside in
Hearing Of the Case and Gave
Profound Thanks When 1t
closed and the ONCE
Was Cleared.

The bitterness that is enrendered when
woman is arrayed against woman was eff
fectively portrayed in Justice Cardn's office
last night when Mrs. Miranda Smith ap-
peared to prosecute Miss Polly Kinks and
Mrs Patience Bender, sisters for criminal
libel in sending to her through the mail
valentines Of very ugly character with
the white spaces on them filed with sour
rilous messages and comments unfit for
publication Their tenor would indicate
that the trouble arises over the making of a
dress and that the garment was either inn
properly made, or too much had been
charged for the work.
The case had attained some publicity and
that accounted for the attendance at the
hearing of number of people through a
curious point of view. The mother of the
defendants was in attendance and she was
quite talkatYe, so much SO that Justice
Cardin twice threatened to suspend opera
tions until Mrs Kinks could talk herself
tired. She addressed her remarks to the
Justice, Constable Bolin and the newspaper
men and was quite caustic at times.
Mrs. Smith, tho complainant. and her
daughter had testified on the preceding even
ing as to he receipt of the valentines The
first witness called last night was James
Kinks brother of the accused He
acknowledged that he wrote one Of the
sclurilous messages, but could not tell how
the Smiths got hold of it. He said he left il
on the table at his home and did not know
who mailed it. The writing on one Of the
valentines he could not identity, but that on
another he thought was that of his sister
Patience. The latter sat in the Justice &
Office with baby in her arms She was moi
as patient as her name would indicate and
Joined with her brother in obiecting t,
certain questions which the Justic,
put to the witness. Patience more thar
once threw out challenges for proc
that she had anything to do with the valen
tines but Justice Cardin announced tina
there was sufficient evidence before him t,
hold each of the accused women in 5000 bail
for trial at court.
The decision did not meet with the ap
probation of the Kinks family and for
while it was question as to whether thei
voices, or that Of Constable Bolin had the mos
force. The Smiths stole out Of the office
quietly with big smile Dissatisfaction up thei
sleeves, and the Kinks faction followed in
noisy manner, one OF two of them threaten
ing to make trouble for the court and th
Smiths. When silence once more reignet
Justice Cardin mopped his heated brow ant
remarked Il can get all the excitement
want out of one case like that in a year"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20
GOMEZ IS NOW
AGGRESSIVE
The Cuban insurgent Leader VIII Push
Weyler.
A DEFEAT FOR SPANISH TROOPS
Drawn Into Trap in the swamps Of Mont
seria and Then Slaughtered by the
Hidden Insurgents Forty Span
iards Taken Prisoners.
Weyler Enraged

Cincinnati, Feb. 2O.-A special to The
Commercial Tribune from Havana
says; According to couriers at hand
here Gomez is preparing for active
work. 1t is known that he has trans
ferred the officers Of the government
who were with him past the eastern
trocha into Maguey for safety, max
ing the seat of government far from
Weyler's headquarters. The trocha
was passed near La Redona without
hindrance, save a running fight for an
hour or so with small bands of Span
ish guerrilas.
General Gomez has over 5000 good
soldiers now and he has notified Pres
ident Cisneros that he intends to push
the Spanish general a little. 1t is
known that Gomez has placed a force
back Of Weyler, much to the latter's
discontinue, and that orders have
been given that sugar makers who
grind win do so at their peril, as the
insurgents will burn all plantations
where orders have been dlsobeyed.
A severe fight occurred between
some Of General Gomez's bands and
a detachment of Havana volunteers
from Weyler's vanguard, Sc miles east
of Santa Clara, the insurgents defeat
ing the Spanish troops and capturing
one piece of artillery and 40 men, In
cluding four officers. The fight was a
fierce one, the insurgents being well
entrenched in the swamps of Mont
Seria, where Spanish troops had to en-
ter almost in single file. The insur-
gents waited until the Spanish troops
entered the trap, and then they fired
from all sides, being SO vel. concealed
that the Spanish could not reply with
effect Seeing his men thus slaught-
cred the Spanish officer gave the
command to retreat, but many were
shot down. Spanish official reports
4 state that it was one Of the worst
| fights for some time, with the greatest
loss to the Spaniards considering the
number of men engaged, and that
Weyler was terribly enraged on hear.
/ ing of It.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20

The Ali Saints Church Choir Association is
a new organization formed few weeks ago
by the musical members and well-wishers Of
the church. 1t is, iH fact, a society of
workers who have pledged themselves to
elevate and improve the musical services and
by their own efforts to buy all necessary
music and vestments The association is
stud wing hard three nights each week and
commence their regular duties on Easter
Sunday. Next Thursday a birthday party
will be given in the new church building,
corner of Oak and West streets, and the en-
tertainment will be given entirely by friends
of the association, a few from town and
others will come from Danville, Shamokin
and Sunbury for this special occasion. The
members of the association will provide
toothsome refreshments and attend to the
wants of their guests, Those who have not
received personal invitations will be well
coined as readily as those who have.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20
rHE ooNaREss or MoTHERg.
There Wnl be Annual sessions-Perma
nent Heaaquarters in Washington.

nent Headquarters In Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20LAfter very
successful and enthusiastic meeting Of
three days the first mothers congress
last night finished its work and ad-
journed to meet next year in Wash
ington This city win be the general
headquarters OF the new organization
and the meetings every other year will
take place here, while in the alternate
years they will be held at some other
city to be chosen by the congress.
Before adjoulning a long series Of
resolutions were adopted They in
dorse the work of the Universal Peace
union, and declare that lessons of
peace must first be taught by harmony
at the hearth; approve the founding
Of national training school for moth
ers promise to use influence to encour-
age legislation In the various states
and territories to secure a kinder
garten department in the public
schools; to exclude from their homes
those papers which do not educate or
inspire to noble thought and deed pro-
testing against all theaters and dis
plays which tend to degrade, and all
advertisements which offend decency;
petition congress to raise the age of
protection for girls in the District Of
Columbia and territories to is years al
least The resolutions applaud Mrs
Cleveland, "who stands before the
country as the gracious and beautiful
idea Of motherhood. and who in her
life has exemplified the principles foI
which this congress stands"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20

Canton, O., Feb. 2O.-Maior McKln-
ley has completed his cabinet by the
selection of John ]. McCook, of New
York, for attorney general The cab
met complete is as follows: Secretary
of state, John Sherman of Ohio; Sec
retary of the treasury, Lyman J. Gage
Of Illinois; secretary of war, Russell
A. Alger Of Michigan; secretary Of the
navy, ]. D. Long of Massachusetts;
secretary of the interior, Joseph Nc
Kenna of California; postmaster gen
eral, James A. Gary Of Maryland; at
torney general, John J. McCook of New
York; secretary Of agriculture, James
Wilson of Iowa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20

Thomas Hanlon. one of the Oldest engi-
neers on the p & r. Railway died suddenly
at his home in Mahanoy Plane this morning
of heart disease He had been at work as
usual yesterday and was preparing to go tC
his duties to-day when he was stricken. Mr.
Hanlon was quiet, unassuming man, a
good citizen and highly esteemed for his
many good qualities. In point of service, as
well as years, he was one of the Oldest men
in the companys service, having been EN-.
ployed about 40 years, during 35 of which he
was a locomotive engineer. For severa
years he was engineer of the passenger train
on the Shenandoah branch but was trans
ferred to less exacting post about a yeal
ago because of his advanced years. He was
SO years old and leaves a wife and six chill
dren, all adults, four sons and two daughters
The eldest son, DIR. w. j. Hanlon, is well
known physician in Mt Carmel.
Don't forget the shooting match for liyt
deer at Columbia Park on Monday
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20
mltohell Releases His Supporters.

Salem, Ore, Feb. pa letter from
Senator Mitchell addressed to Senator
Hughes, chairman of the Republican
caucus, was read in the conference
held yesterday. Senator Mitchell re-
views the facts of his nomination by
the Republican caucus, the subsequent
refusal of the minority to qualify and
permit the house to be organized, and
closes by releasing his supporters from
any further obligation. He says it is
of the utmost Importance that Oregon
should at this time elect a senator
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20
KendriclS House Free Lunch.
Sour krout and pork tonight.
Hot lunch on Monday morning


shamolSin, Pa, Feb. 2O.-After wan
dering around the dark underground
chambers of the Reliance mine since
last Monday, Willie Majorisik, aged IL
years, was rescued yesterday in an ex-
hausted condition by a party Of min
ers. The boy had been without food
drink or light. Majorsik entered the
mine with two companions by way of
an old drift but he got separated
from them while stopping to light his
lamp. In this he was unsuccessful,
and he wandered about until he fell
from exhaustion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-20

Washington. Feb. 20.-While expec-
tations have been high regarding the
gdornment of the inaugural ballroom,
it is believed that the result when the
decorations are completed win surpass
them. On former occasions the dec
orations were more in keeping with a
coronation or a great military occa-
sion. Brass and iron armor and shields
and such medieval adornment seemed
to be the order This time however. it
was determined to make everything
subservient to the floral decorations,