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Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30

Here am, madam" said he on en- tering "What do you want with me? hope that you do not require me to go third time for the balsam. Heaven keep me from doing so. I had great deal of difficulty to get back safe and sound from my last journey. I tremble yet when think of it.
 The lady then conjured him in the most pressing manner again to brave the dangers which hitherto had caused him but passing terror. She promised him great riches and offered him mag nificent farm. In short, she go com pletely dazzled the rash peasant that he swore, although it should cost him his life, to go for the last time to pull balsam in the enchanted garden. ''If come back from it, :" thought he to himself, II shall be rich, and may pass the rest of my days in joy and abundance.
 He entered his house making these reflections. Nevertheless, he did not again dare to undertake the perilous voyage alone.
 My dear boy" he said to the eldest of his children, 'I must go, to the chapel which is at the summit of the mountain. You will accompany me-" They set off together. The more they advanced the more the defiles became narrow and the mountains barren. When they arrived on the banks of lake which spread calmly and dark ly between two precipitous rocks, the ia. ther fell into profound reverie. There was something in his unquiet looks so strange that his son involuntarily trem- bled.
 "What is the matter with you, fa- ther?" he asked.
 The father remained silent. They con- tinued to climb the sides of the noun tain, and when they were near the gar den the father said:
 Evil spirits have misled me from my earliest youth, and therefore have | always aspired to the possession of great | riches. I have never had the fear of God. have never had pity for men. | have led wild and irregular life, not giving myself the trouble to set good examples, which is the duty of a father. I am now called by satan, for I must | rob the lord of the mountain of the | yellow balsam and the lord of the noun | tain will destroy me.''
 The son began to weep. Father, :" | he exclaimed, ''renounce your project. | Return to the house. God is merciful. |" Wild, however, with despair, the | father had already seized the spade and | set to work. In an instant all the ele- ments appeared to be oonfounded to- | gether, the winds were unclaimed, the clouds burst, the brooks were changed into impetuous torrents, groans issued from all the plants in the garden. The mountain opened and from it's crest de- scended, in the midst of the hurricane, giant of prodigious size, holding in his hand an immense club. He took the peasant and hurled him in the air. An enormous rock fell down and covered him with it's ruins. The son heard the moans of his father, which gradually
 became weaker. For a long time he re- mained astounded in the place. At last,
 the sky clearing up, he rose and, thor
 oughly frightened, sought the chapel in
 order to recommend himself to God.
 At the moment at which the peasant
 became no more, the lady of Liegnitz,
 who had appeared to be almost entirely
 recovered, suddenly died. New York | News.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
The Latter II.

The name of cps is in Hebrew jod or jot, a hand, and the earliest charac- ters representative of the sound closely resemble hand with but three fingers. Little by little one finger after another dropped off until only the little finger was left and the letter became the small est in the alphabet, jot or tittle, that is, the "I" and its dot being synonyms of the most insignificant things that could be described.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30

Some of the oldest yew trees in the Mamhilad, in Monmouthshire. They are over 90 feet in girth and are fast decaying, some of their branches being held up with iron chains and bands. It is stated that they were planted about the time of the Norman conquest of Glamorgan.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Daily Dutfaa.

The best part of one's life is the per formance of one's daily duties. All higher motives, ideas, conceptions and sentiments in mans life are of little value if they do not strengthen him for the better discharge of the duties which devolve upon hiE, in the ordinary affairs of life. New York Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
In the Dime Museum.

Borneo Chief-Say fellers, the bald headed bearded. lady lays over us all 1; she's a freak.
 Circassian Snake Charmer-Freak nothin; jist accidental. Got her face To- tion mixed with her hair restorer, and the result was mortal. al.-Philadelphia Press
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Freckles.

The nose is very apt to freckle, even when no other part of the face is affect ed in the same way. These little brown spots can be removed by putting on the nose this lotion: Lemon juice, ounces; vinegar, 1 ounce; rosewater, ounce; Jamaica rum, ounce. Apply this with q sponge several times day.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
A Reliable Method.

"Bliggins' wife doesn't insist on re- taining possession of the latch key any more" suggested MT. Meekton.
 "No," replied Mrs Meekton, she has found better way to make sure that her husband stays home after dark
 What is it?'
 "She has taken the lamp off his bicy- cle -Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
IRISH LULLABY.

Husho, hr,sloi Winds are wild in the willows. Birds are warm in their downy nests-every
 bird but you. Kings children wake and toss op silken pill
 lows,
 You have but broken roof to keep you
 from the dew-hushol Husho, hushoi Rain falls cold in the city; Here rain falls kindly, warm on sleeping
 eyes. Huaho hushoi Even clouds take pity On my yourneen deelish and leave you sil-
 yer skies-hushol Husho, husho! Silver skies to sail in In 8 boat of amber, warm as any nest. An, but can my cushla find no place to vail in But the warmest place on earth, and that
 her mothers breast2 Husho, hushoi
 Nora Hopper in New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
The Etruscans.

The Etruscans were a civilized peo- pie ages before the foundation of Rome. Herodotus states that Etruria, the mod ern Tuscany. was founded by colony of Lydians. The Etruscan vases and tombs show high state of civilization and refinement, and it is believed that the Romans borrowed many of their in- stitutions and laws from Etruria.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
A Curious Island.

One of the most curious islands in the world is Merken, in the Zuyder Zee. Horses and trees are things unknown to the natives, as also is drunkenness. The island produces one crop a year-viz, hay-and the women manage the grow. ing and harvesting of this
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
An Opening For Him.

'Is there an opening here for an in. tellectual writer?" asked seedy, red nosed individual of the editor.
 tYes, my friend" :" replied the man of letters "A considerate carpenter, foreseeing your visit, left an opening for you. Turn the knob to the right. " Tit Bits
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Extra Work.

"I believe Goodluck has got an in- crease of salary" --. "What was it for-extra work?'
 ''Yes. He always listens when the boss tells the smart things his kid says. =Tit-Bits
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Only Ice Pounds.

Watts-Did you read about those Kansas hailstones that weighed a pound apiece?
 Potts-Yes But everybody knows what little thing pound of ice is.- Indianapolis Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
The Value of Experience.

Customer-Waiter, bring me two boiled eggs.
 Waiter-Beg pardon, sir, couldn't you have them poached? It has been found more satisfactory all round to open the eggs in the kitchen. Up to Date
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
An Attainment.

"It's untrue" said Willie Wishing ton, "that it is impossible for man to attain perfection.
 "Who has reached that stage?"
 "I have. Miss Cayenne informed me this morning that am perfect bore. " Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
All the Conyeniences.

Tourist Gin a coal mine, after passing around cigars)-Everything seems to be wet and damp. Where can l strike a match?
 Miner-Roight here, sir. Dinnis, lift tn rubber cloth offen tn powder keg.- New York Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Retiring.

Wallace = Don't you think Har- greaves is a little stingy for man who makes the pretensions he doesf
 Ferry-I would not like to say that about him, but I must conoede that he is little retioent with his money Cincinnati Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Possible Effect.

First Jurcr-What do you think of the testimony so far as we have heard itS
 Second Juror-The testimony haven't been listening to 1t. I've been watching them two lawyers wrangle and wondering which of the two would lick if they got into Q scrap.-ChicaRo Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
No Theologians From Harvard This Year

Out of the 400 young men about be- ing graduated from Harvard college not
 single one intends to take up the study of theology. Are we to infer from this that there is a glut in the market for ministers? It would seem so-Haver- hill Gazette
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
A Man of Ills Word.

Student-This time I shall have to owe you my rent.
 Landlady-That is what you said the last time.
 Student-Well, didn't l keep my wordg-Fliegende Blatter.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
A New Definition.

"What do you mean by the drone in the hive?'
 "The woman on the tandem. 'A-New York Sunday World.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Like the Wind.

Dewlaps-Wheeler must be great bicyclist He says he always goes like the wind.
 Dolkins-He means when he's blow ing about it.-New York Press.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
The Gnae.

"Let's pee, which was it, MT. Tomp- kins or Mrs. Tompkins that got the di- vorce?"
 "I don't remember now, but as l re- call the testimony they were both en- titled to it. "-Cleveland Leader.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Another Crnshed Indnstry.

Hidebound Hank-Cuss them bicy. clesl They've killed my business
 Coyote Cal-What war it, pardf
 Hidebound Hank-Stealin hosses-- New York Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
Remedy For Tartar.

The tartar on human teeth is filled with animalcules. which are destroyed by vinegar. Vinegar itself contains eel like insects
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30

Cartridges tested by the Roentgen rays to determine if they have been carefully loaded are offered for sale by a London gunsmith.
Connecticut western news., 1897-09-30
It Made . Difference.

Hanford-Are you opposed to bloom CTS?
 Jackson - We'll, not particularly, when some other fellows wife or sister wears them. m.-Cleveland Leader.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-02
CIVIL SERVICE INQUIRY.
Secretary Long, Postmaster General
Gary and Public Printer Palmer
Recommend Radical Changes

Washington. May 1.-The senate commit
tee which has undertaken the investigation
held jts second meeting to-day. Senators
Pritchard. Lodge and Chiffon conducted
the investigation. The civil service COM
mission was represented by President Proc
presented from Secretary of the Navy
Long and Postmaster General Gary, rec
ommendinS that the civil service laws
should be continued but giving the opinion
recommended no changes.
+. W. Palmer. the public printer, stated
that the only persons not included in the
women and laborors. and said: las ap-
piled to this office, which is simply a great
manufacturing. plant, involving varied
branches of skilled labor of high grade
the, civil service rules are. an obstruction
rather than an aid to efficiency and econ
omy. The civil service rules as promul-
gated for enforcement here should be mod
James M. Miller, a one-armed veteran
testified that he had been, with five other
veterans. discharged in 1894 from their
places in the treasury department under
without reasons given. Two of the va
cancies made had been filed by F. J.
Troop, a brother-in-law of Auditor Black
well, and J. C. Orr, his father-in-aw, the
latter a Confederate veteran. Both of
these gentlemen had been placed in office
without examinations. contrary to law, and
had been promoted to 1850 salaries Mr..
Miller produced testimonials from depart
ment officials showing that he had been
an expert on war history of the highest
grade of efficiency: Senator Chiffon in
into office. and Mr.. Miller answered: I'm
der the administration of Logan Carlisle
who seemed to run the department. where
there was will there was a way for any
thing The committee decided to con-
tinue the investigation, and will hold
meeting next Saturday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-02
BRElDENTHAL is WRATHY.
Fails SignalIy In His Attempt to Make
nm Example of n Recreant
Banker,

Topeka, Kas., May 1.-(Special) Bank
Commissioner Breidenthal is so wrathy to-
day that he would fight anybody at the
drop of the hat. 1t isn't often that he is in
this frame of mind. In fact. this is the first
time since the expose of his letter to Vim
cent, roasting DoSter and the whole Pop
ulist outfit during the campaign last fall.
And it is all on account of his failure to
swear banker into the penitentary Un-
der the old banking law, the bankers of
Kansas simply tritled with Breidenthal He
had no power to do anything and they
knew ii. Finally, as a grand stand play to
the Populist masses, he decided to make
an example of one. He claimed that A. NJ
BontZ, cashier of the Sylvia bank in Reno
county had falsified his reports to the de-
$1,000 in overdrafts as loans and discounts;
that he showed 81, 100 in worthless items as
$500 in gold and l.2U0 in currency on hand:
and, to cap the climax, charged up So 900 of
that very Objectionable item, "bills paya-
ble." as individual deposits. This was the
best case which came under his supervision
and as Bontz was a Republican he decided
had the banker arrested. The case came to
trial at Hutchinson Thursday. BreidenthaI
was on the witness stand for two hours
He swore to the above state of facts Then
BontZ went on the stand and denied the
whole thing. Breidenthal left that day.
This morning he received telegram that
the jury had acquitted BontZ. The tele-
gram read: The jury acquitted Bontz on
the ground that. while he made false re-
jury was not clear on the point that Bontz
intended to deceive YOU
And Prudential is now curSing iuries
courts and everything else.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-02
BOYLE's SCHOOL FUND POLICY,
Says Hc Intends TO Watch Out for
Bond Sharks and to Sue on
Overdue Bonds.

Topeka. Kas.. May 1.-(Special.) "I pro-
pose to take great caution in buying bonds
for the state school fund after this" said
Attorney General Boyle, after his attention
deal. Not 4 bond viii he purchased bv my
vote until l have made n thorough inyesti-
CATION myself. l have discovered that II is
not best TO bank on some other mans judg-
ment altogether.
Not only do I intend TO protect the
school fund against any bond sharks in the
that fund in better shape. During nv
term of office | propose TO foreclose on the
million dollars, past due bonds and obtain
get some money out of them. The com
ties. cities or school districts can be com
PEELED by mandamus, proceedings to levy a
direct tax to meet the judgments. and the
commissioners will either get the money or
the property"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-02
WARNER "RUPTURE."
Il. l.. Morse Declares That He Knows
Nothing of Any, Such Clash,
ms Is RepOrted

Excelsior Springs, No, May 1.-(SpecialD
Concerning the reported rupture between
Colonel r. C. kerens and Major Warner,
Mr.. e. l.. Morse said to-day to The Jour-
nal correspondent:
The purported interviews appearing in
the Kansas City and St. Louis papers of
late We're not authorized by me. A series
OF articles have of late appeared in the
to be from prominent friends OF Major
Warner, in which they are quoted as stat
ing that there exists an estransement be-
the case. If so. | know nothing of it.
DO Know, however, that Major Warmers
son was indorsed by Kerens and lately
received an appointment, and | know fur
ther that Kerens and Warner have in
dorsed the same men for many positions
now being sought. This, of itself, would
not indicate that there was any serious
eStrangement.
1T is reported that they have fallen out
over Webster Davis appointment. | have
understood all along that Major Warner
was as anxious for Davis to have recogni-
ton as was Kerens, and that they have
the Republican policy for restoring har-
mony in Missouri, and to give recognition
to all conflicting interests in the party
Il have said to those who have taken
the trouble to ask me that it was my opin-
ion, and my opinion only, that Warner and
Kerens would be united in their indorse-
ments. OF course, this is mere assump-
ton of mine. l have heard 1t intimated, how
ever that they are working together The
OF Major warner tell that they
are, and l am in no position TO contradict
the statement.
Concerning the st. Joseph convention
the st. Louis convention and other conven-
tons of last year. and the events connect
ed Herewith. i will simply say, as it is all
ancient history now, that there is conflict
of opinion as to the part Major Warner
played. Some have questioned the sin
cerity of his acts at these conventions. and
am free TO say that | may have been
among that number. Every convention is
productive of more or less friction, and
the actions of the participants come in for
more or less criticism.
Il want it understood that do not now
nor have in the past attempted to. speak
for Mr.. kerens. He is of age, and can
speak for himself / only speak for my
self: If he has any grievance against Ma
lor Warner, he can settle it in his own way
and in his own time.
IF the prominent friends of Major War
ner who are having themselves inter-
viewed. indulging in abuse. will come for
ward and disclose their identity, this of it
self will show whether there is any enmity
existing. Until this is done. l can see no
necessity for duplicating Mr.. Kerens in
the controversy"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-02
CITY NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

The Peoples party will hold its regular
monthly meeting Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, when the committee will make its
report on the Industrial League.
The body of Mrs. E. A. Bennett, the aged
woman who died suddenly while passing
The Journal building Friday, was sent to
Albany. n. Y, her former home, for burial
last evening.
A mission will open in the Annunciation
church this morning at 1880 o'clock. 1t
will be conducted by the Dominican faith
ers, and will last eight days. Sermons will
be delivered three times each day. All are
invited.
The Kansas City Boys Orphans home
will be opened early this week, and will be
in charge of Catholic sisterhood, the
members of which arrived yesterday. Sis
ter Mary Joseph will be at the head of the
institution.
A preliminary meeting was held Friday
night in paror S at the Midland hotel by
the charter members of the new camp,
Modern Woodmen of America, for the pur-
pose of arranging details for the organiza-
ton, which will be effected on May q, at
which time it is expected q grand house
warming will be given.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-02
COMFORT AND KHOWL LEDGE,
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or common glass filled with urine. A sedi-
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stains linen it is positive evidence of kid
ney trouble. Too frequent desire TO urinate
or pain in the back is also convincing nroof
that the kidneys and bladder are out of or-
der.
WHAT TO DO.
There IS comfort in the knoyledre so
often expressed. that DIR. Kilmer's swarm
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of the most distressing cases. II Won pao5
n medicine you should have the hest Soil
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The Sunday Journal and send your a1-
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n Y. The proprietors OF this paper guar,
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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-02
TO-DAY AT THE PARKS.
Informal Opening of Washington
Pnrk-Ffnc Musical Programme
Mt TrnOat

The warm weather of yesterday has
turned attention parkward, and while
Washington park will not have its formal
opening until next Saturday the manage
ment has decided to open it informally to-
day. as many people will want to get out
into the country for a breath of fresh coun-
try air. There will be no music, but the
boats will be ready on the lake, the Shet-
land ponies ready for the children and the
cafe ready for those who wish refresh
ments or lunch at the park. The electric
line will put on special train service.
Washington park never looked prettier,
and there is a profusion of wild flowers es-
pecially violets and sweet williams.
Trcost park will be open as usual. and
in the afternoon Lenge's Military band will
render the following fine programme:
Imperial Courier" march &C. Daniels).
Overture Martha Flotow).
Around the Metropolis" medley Beyer).
THE First Heart ThrobS'' (Elenberg).
''Stabat Mater. (RossinD.
The Isle of Champagne" selection
FursO.
Observation-Disclosures" (RossinD.
Southern Plantation Songs, medley CCon-
tarno).
Il 'Estudiantina Waltz" CWaldteufeD.
"Song Without Words &C. Franke)
Gems of Scotland CCavallinD.
Military Gallop" CHelD.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-05-02
AT PARAMOUNT.
Formal Opening of the Popular Park
To-day-Programme of the
Band Concert.

The gates of Fairmount park will be for
mally opened to the public this afternoon,
the particular feature, outside of the reg
u1ar ones at the park, being a concert at
$50 o'clock this afternoon by the Fair
mount brass band. Mr.. II. o. Wheeler, the
conductor has arranged a specially pleas
ing programme for the occasion, the OPEN
ing number of which will be the Fair
mount March," which Mr.. Wheeler COM
posed, and which was SO well received last
summer. The cafe will be open and the
boats will be ready for use on the lake.
The musical programme follows:
March-'Fairmount Park CWheeler).
Selection from Offenbach's operas.
Artist Life Waltzes' (Strauss).
Caprice (Eilenberg).
misunderstanding (Flotow).
Medley of Popular Airs CWiegand).
"Serenade BoEeme" UentZ).
Waltz-'Country Club" CPryor).
Finale from Ariel (Bach).
Polka de Concert CWaldteuffeD.
"Mignonette" CEilenberg).
March-"My Friend from India" (Wheel-
1.-The Fairmount," the handsome sum-
mer hotel, which jumped into popularity
last season, promises to be even more
popular this season, under the personal
direction of Mrs. Emma Mills of the EN-
cry, Bird, Thayer & Co. tea room. 1t has
opened for the summer. and the Sunday
dinner to-day, with all the delicacies of
the season, will be served at o'clock
The cottages have all been filled for the
summer, and the cottagerS will begin to
move out in a few days.
There will be special train service on the
Air line to-day from the Second and Wy
andotte and Second and Walnut street
GeDotS.