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Evening star., 1898-04-09
Only nm Honest Heart.

from success.
IAN all-fired hot day. marin! Coin fur?,
said an old farmer, addressing a lady who
sat at his side in railroad station waiting
for a train.
The lady drew away her rich silks i'm
patiently. frowning as If to say. You're
out of your place, SIR" but she made no
audible reply.
"An ALFRED hot day, I say, marm," said
the old man in louder tone. supposing
that she was q little deal. Are you goin'
fur? Why he continued, as no reply was
VIC uchsafed. I'm sorry you're deaf, marin.
How long have you been soT'
Sir" said the lady rising, do you mean
to insult me? 1 shall complain to the po-
lice.' ard she swept haughtily from the
room.
WAL I never" exclaimed the old man,
as he drew out the red bandanna and
mopped his forehead. Pretty tired.
marm?" he continued, addressing woman
who had Just come in. carrying baby and
a lot of bundles. and with two small chill
dren clinging to her dress. Are you goin'
fur?'
ITO BOSTON. SIR was the pleasant reply.
Got to walt long?'
Two hours. Oh, children, do be quiet,
and don't tease mother any more
Look a-here. you young shavers, and see
what I've got In my own pocket" and soon
both children were on his knees eating pep
permint candy and listening to wonderful
stories about the sheep and calves at home
Next he pulled out string and taught
them how to play "cat's-cradle." They
were soon on the floor. happy as kittens
Now let me take that youngster marm,' -
he said. noticing that the baby wanted to
be tossed all the time; you look clean beat
out l guess 1 can please him. I'm q
powerful hand with babies" In his big
arms. the child crowed with delight until
he fell asleep.
Taint nothin' at all, marm," he said,
two hours later, as he helped the woman
and her charges on board
Buying pint of peanuts from a little
girl. and paying II cents instead of 10
cents, he munched in hearty enjoyment un-
til his train was called
All aboard!' shouted the conductor. and
the train started. Something bright has
gone out of this depot that doesn't come tn
every day., said one who remained-"an
honest heart"
Evening star., 1898-04-09

An almanac that is issued by the Chinese
government is considered the most elabo-
rate one in the world. 1t is in twelve thick
volumes. which give full information as to
the lucky times and places for performing
the acts of everyday life The most ,,alu-
able almanac ever made is in the British
Museum. and it Is priceless 1t is said to
be at least three thousand years old. The
days are written in red ink on papyrus in
columns. and under each Is figure, fol-
lowed by three characters signifying tho
probable state Of the weather for that
day. The most curious calendar at pres
ent In use Is that of the natives OF Central
America, where the months are only twen-
" days in length, and these are named
after animals. The most expensive alma
mac is the British Nautical Almanac" !"
which costs that nation yearly the gum Of
f3,Dz2. Among modern European aImauacs
the Almanac de Gothn" has been the
longest In continuous circuIatton-
Of 1Sj yearA
Evening star., 1898-04-09

shouted the energetic neighbor. That's my
motor
The other was silent
well, what do you say about it?"
Il beg your pardon. I was thinking OF
those youngst srs over there"
We'll. the country was made for them.
too"
"Of course ii was. OF course But Il
seems hard that they must grow up TO night
their way In the bSter struggle for exist
ence. When they go home az night they
Will recfte one OF the sweetest classics that
was ever penned. 1 wish that time could
turn back and bring me to the age when
the twilight hour found me saying, Now I
lay me down 10 sleep II is a simple plea
but sublime because of Its simplicity
To be sure; it's very good in its place.
But
MY dear cir there arr some things
which We ought not TO outgrov. II is a
Evening star., 1898-04-09
MaDjnk.


From the savannah Sewa
In the island OF Barbados large quanti-
ties of mineral have been found which
the natives call "manjak' 1t is Of a bright
black color and occurs at very slight
depth, sometimes on the surface. in beds
one to two feet thick. 1t generally APP
pears under an angle OF about 40 degrees,
and in the immediate vicinity of rock. IL
is presumed 10 be solidified petroleum.
which Is often seen there exuding from the
earth or flo aung on the water. In it's COM
position this mineral is similar to the pitcn
OF Trinidad, 70 the GIlsonite of Utah and
the Canadian Albertite. but IL is of a much
better quality. The best varieties of man
jak contained per cent of water, 1875
per cent of volatile organic substances,
26.97 per cent of ditto solid ones and O. IL
per cent of mineral parts. Trinidad pitch
contains frCm n to 20 per cent OF water,
and about 3S per cent of ashes Hence the
manjak mineral Is much richer in natural
bitumen. II is used. among other purposes,
for the insulation Of electrical conduits for
varnish bitrminous concrete and for fuel,
mixed with peat. etc. Ii may to some ex-
tent supplant gutta percha as an Insulating
medium.
Evening star., 1898-04-09

Ny son at the university sent me- the
other day, Copy Of college paper. in
which one OF his articles appeared" said
Washington lady. 'I was engaged in cut
ting the article out for preservation keen
all such things. and pack them away with
the baby clothes Of my boys-when my old
colored housemaid asked me:
What yo' all a-doin'. missyr
Il told her that my son had written the
article was cutting out. It probably an
peared to her that she was due to saving
something nice then, and she leaned over
and looked at the paper:
Deed, an what nice, fine print dat all
isv she said.
that my boy had printed the article
Evening star., 1898-04-09
To Entertain Wales.
from the London Leader.

RI
Recently large estate came into the
market In consequence of the death of Its
owner. 1t contained some of the finest
shooting to be had In the country, and the
Prince of Wales had often wanted to visit
1t. brit the owner could not afford to enter
tain him. and so did not invite him. A gen
tleman, who himself owns one Of the most
splendid and complete mansions 10 be
found In England, heard of this desire OF
the prince. He went down to the estate
one Wednesday. had q chat with the son Of
the owner. and sent wire to his wife 10
come down on the Saturday. They stayed
there over Sunday and talked the thing
over. Then the husband called upon the
trustees.
I've seen the estate and would like to
buy II. II you care to take $250,O0O for it 4
VIII give It to you Here b the address Of
my solicitors
Tho trustees. after considering. closed
with the offer. and the estate changed
hands very quietly. without the iuterven-
tton OF any agent. It may be said to be
worth the money paid, and brings In about
= par cent This u nm extron3e Instances of
tho lengths some nsn.HiE % to obtain the
honor Of royal visit !,
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Why Archie Got Mad.

"Then nothing that I can say, Archibald.
will prevent YOU from going to this cruel
warp
Sorry. little one, but you know"
"And you've decided absolutely to Join
the navy?"
That's right"
Then. Archibald. will you make me a
solemn promise?'
'.Promise any old thing
well, I want you to promise me that
before You begin to fight the Spaniards
you'll take all the navy buttons or your
uniforms and pack them away, with d.
rections that they be sent to me- Navy
buttons make such lovely hatpins. Archi-
bald!'
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Warned Gould Of the Cost,
rom the Chicago Times Herald. :,

From the Chicago Times Herald.
Paul Gore. now clerk at the Auditorium
Annex, was room clerk at the Grand Pa
cific for several years He tells story in
connection with Jay Gould's first visit to
Chicago. Mr.. Gould, had registered at the
Grand Pacific, eaud was standing in the
lobby with his hands in his coat pockets
looking like countryman in town.
The little millionaire approached ]. r.
Vidal who was clerk at the house, and
modestly asked him what would be the
best way for him to go to Lincoln Park
Vidal, not knowing who Gould was, gave
him the necessary Instruction as to street
GERS, etc Gould heard him through and
then said: But copld I not go in car
riage?' ~ ,a
wei. as this is ny first visit. think ]
will try to stand the expense.
'.AlI right, bot to whom shall charge
the carriage. asked the clerk.
ITO Jay Gould. =. came the quiet answer.
Vidal almost fell to the floor. but Could
got the carriage.
Evening star., 1898-04-09

iritten for The Evening Star
Sfgfls.
He's q picture for a painter
As he's lying fast asleep:
Naught is prettier nor quainter
Than the dimples as they creep
Round his little cheeks so rosy;
He as dainty as posy
In the little crib SO cozy
Where he's lying fast asleep.
And the moonbeams pause to love him
As he's lying fast asleep:
And the stars that shine above him
Tender vigils seem to keep.
And the smile SO softly beaming
Back an answer to their cleaning
Tell of angels in his dreaming
As he's lying fast asleep.
All is snowlike in its whiteness
Where he's lying fast asleep,
And you step with all the lIghtness
or the shadows as they creep,
Lest the slight ties he might sever
And float far of and forever
From the world of rude endeavor
While he's lying fast asleep.
Passed far out of recognition,
As he lies there fast asleep.
Is the scamp who in contrition
For his deeds was made TO weep;
And his place L fain would borrow,
Fur 1 envy him the sorrow
That must fade before the morrow,
As he lies there. fast asleep.
Evening star., 1898-04-09
A Youthful Rcaaoner.


Johnny" exclaimed Mr. Blykins, what
are you doing?"
Thinking. SIR
How dare you waste your time thinking,
when you ought to be studying your les
SOM"
Il was thinking about my lesson
What book are you engaged in perusing
at this timer" inquired the old gentleman.
Natural history"
'Ah, very useful and interesting study.
1t broadens the ideas and assists in taking
the mind from the customary cares of life
without the danger of Generalization which
sometimes attends frivolous forms of diver
sion."
Yes, SIR"
How far along have you proceeded in
the study Of natural history"
I'm learning about amphibious animals
now"
And highly interesting branch of the
animal kingdom. Can you name an am
phibious animal-one with which we are
all familiar?' And Mr. Blykins folded his
hands before him and gazed at his SON with
a look OF wise expectancy.
think 80. Is man an animaly'
I'm the scientific sense yes"
And an amphibious animal Is one that
consumes both air and watery'
Yes"
Then a man is one. II he weren't. what
would be the use Of having any soda foun-
tains?
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Cupid and Mars,

1t was before the order was issued cIos-
ing the navy yard to visitors that two
officers who were in the gun shop met with
an odd surprise. They were talking over
some technicalities of warfare, and paused
to lean against the muzzle of one of the
steel murder monsters which awaited final
touches of the mechanics skill. Into the
midst of their conversation foated the
strange inquiry:
Does 90 love umsy'
And the response came in a higher but
just as tender key:
Yumps. And does 90 love uzzins?"
The unintending auditors gaxed about in
startled inquiry. Only the subject matter
prevented the impression that it was a
supernatural demonstration. No ghost ever
said anything like that. Their eyes searched
In vain for explanation of the phenomenon.
Evening star., 1898-04-09

The men were all busy at their lathes
There was no tableau in sight which would
serve logical accompaniment of the dia-
logue.
Some ventriloquist is playing q trick
on u.s." said one of the naval men.
Il don't believe any ventriloqust would
talk such idiocy" was the reply. Again
the tender murmur came floating upon the
air:
Does lovey want anuzzy bitey-wite of
candyg'
With common impulse the two men
Quilted the spot. 1t was more than war
rors and sea dogs could endure As they
moved away the breech of the gun came
into their range of vision. A block of wood
made a comfortable seat. and upon II were
a bridal couple eating confectionery and
conjugating the verb ito love-" wholly un-
conscious that there is no better speaking
tube that a thirteen-inch gun. 1t was the
old story of the birds who built a nest In
the cannon's mouth.
Evening star., 1898-04-09

mistake to think that as we develop INTEL
lectually; II we are so fortunate to do so,
we must leave behind all the things which
We wers taught to treasure In childhood"
But In this particular case
What i have said applies to this case
with peculiar force"
Il must beg to differ with you"
Il have always said you were deficient in
sentiment"
Not at all. That little phrase fills ms
with as much reverence as IL inspires in
you But I want to say to you. SIR, without
any expectation of being called upon to
take II back. that I should dislike nightly
to live under a government which adopted
that motto as basis for its foreign pol
ICY"
Evening star., 1898-04-09
Noting an Exception.

The man of susceptible MOODS and gentle
sentiments was watching some children
who were playing in the street. His more
energetic neighbor had been endeavoring to
engage him in conversation on current
topics. but without much success
"Give me liberty or give me deathr'
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07
English Laborers.

According to the English board Of
trade returns no fewer than $50, TOT
working men had their wages increased
during 1897, the increase in weekly
wages thus represented being about
e45, 900. In the same year the hours
Of labor Of ,572 men were reduced,
the total net reductions in hours
amounting to 2s4,675. Wages were
reduced in the case Of 10, 85S persons,
while LOGO were obliged to work a
longer day. Still these figures are
small in comparison with those which
are favorable to labor. New York
Commercial.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07
CANADA FOR PROHIBITION.
Expression of People Throughout the Do
mlnIon In Favor of IL.

Expression of People Throughout the Do
mlnIon In Favor of It.
One of the most interesting elections
ever held in Canada took place Thurs
day. In every election district the
electors voted upon prohibition Of the
manufacture and sale of intoxicants.
Never before has the question of pro-
hibition been suggested to the people
of so large a territory.
The liberal government now in
power has given to the people this
opportunity for expressing themselves
upon the great question, but no
pledges are made by the government
as to what course will be followed in
case the people vote for prohibition.
The indications are that prohibit
ton has been carried in the dominion
by large majority, but probably not
more than one-half the registered vote
has been cast.
Estimates place the majority against
prohibition in Quebec province at
$4,000.
Prohibition has carried in Manitoba
by about 5000 majority.
The majority in Nova Scotia for pro-
hibition is about 10000.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07

Can Have No Successor.
A Richmond, Va, dispatch sayai
The nominal appointment by the
Chicago Confederate veterans aud oth-
ers In Kentucky eud other parts Of
The south Of Miss Lucy Lee Hill aa
the new Daughter of the Confodoracy
10 succeed 10 the late lamonted VIM
mic Davis, has called forth the most
vehement protests among the Con-
fodorate veterans, the memorial a0cio-
ties, Sons Of Veterans and In private
circles at Richmond.
The ground taken IL that Il IL not
possible for any one 10 succeed Miss
Davis, the circumstances Of her birth
and parentage establishing her claim
exclusively 10 the title. The Confod-
crate Memorial Literary society, which
owns the white house Of the oonfsder-
acy and the confederate museum
therein, held o meeting Wednesday
and the subject Of Miss Hills appoint
ment was discussed in an animated
way.
Il was the sentiment Of nearly all
present that as Miss Davis was the
only woman born In the confederate
white house, she alone could enjoy the
honor Of the magic title given her
first by General John b. Gordon, Of
Georgia. It was suggested, II there
was to be another daughter of the
confederacy, Mrs. Hayes, the older
daughter of Mrs. Jefferson Davis,
should have the title. If she should
be opposed by reason Of the fact that
she is married, it Is suggested that
Miss Mildred Lee, daughter Of Cen
eral Robert d. Lee, should have the
| honor.
Some Of General Gordon's admirers
have suggested Miss Caroline Gordon,
on the ground that she is the daughter
Of the grand commander Of the United
Confederate veterans.
Miss Hill is exceedingly popular in
Chicago. A magnificent monument 10
her father, General A. P. Hill, adorns
one of the principal drives Of the city,
The protest is not against her person
ally, but opposes the validity Of any
appointment Many members Of Lee
camp have made spirited protests
against the action of the Chicago vet.
Grams and the general sentiment in
Richmond seems to be with them.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07

The details of the journey of the
Monterey and the collier Brutus, now
safely at Manila, will unquestionably
prove Of great interest to American
and European shipbuilders. While
ths Monterey took her time to get to
Manila, that she got there is tri-
umph for the American navy, as she
Is not intended either for service or
journey on the high seas. Leaving
San Diego on June IL, the Monterey
arrived at Honolulu June "a, and left
for Manila June 80. Arriving there
August 4, she thus took just about
Eve weeks to cover the 5000 and more
nautical miles from Hawaii.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07

The Siberian railroad is Offering
great inducements to travellers. It
provides not merely parlor and sleep
ing cars, but one fitted with a gymna-
stun and Russian baths, a dark room
for photographers aud stationary
bicycle, on which one may make CEN
fury runs without leaving the train.
It is not supposed that political exiles
will travel in such cars. But then
their number is growing less and that
Of free travellers in that land Of vast
expenses and vast possibilities is
growing rapidly larger.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07
MINING TROUBLE IN ILLINOIS
A CLASH BETWEEN WHITE AID
BLACK COAL DIGGERs.
BLOODSHED SEEMS IMMINENT.
Governor Tanner Orders out Troops and
Martial Law Declared ne Pana.
Troops Parade Streets

A special from Pana, H., spya.
Thursday night was q terrorizing ono
for tho people Of Pana. Two-thirda Of
the residences we're uuoocupiod. Each
Of the houses occupied contained g
group of families. In some cases ell
the residents Of an entire block spent
the dark hours In one home, armed,
terrorized and awaiting attacks ez-
pected to be made on their homes by
the negroes imported from Alabama.
All night the striking union miners,
reinforced by brother miners from 9TH
er towns, armed with shotguns and
rifles, paraded the streets, and In some
cases lay IN ambush on housetops and
in alleys awaiting the coming Of the
blacks from Springfield and Penwell
stockades, who had announced their
intention to march into the city and
drive out the whites. But the deputy
sheriffs were successful in keeping the
negroes under control and within the
stookades. Many shots were fred in
the vicinity Of the mines throughout
the night, but with what results could
not be ascertained.
Friday, in response to Sheriff Oo-
burns urgent appeal, Battery B, Of
Galesburg, and two companions Of
Hamilton's Sons Of Veterans we're
sent on the way to Pana. They were
by the governors instructions to pro-
tect the lives Of citizens and their
property, but under no consideration
to assist the mine owners in operating
the mines with imported labor.
Many visiting miners, heavily arm
ed, arrived in the city Friday, and
later, with 200 local miners, left the
city for Shelby county, three miles
east, to intercept a Baltimore and
Ohio train conveying sixty negro min
ers to Pana to take union mems
| places.
Sheriff Coburn dispatched a posse
to the county line to prevent hold
up Of the train within Christian
county, but the miners met the train
OF the line of Shelby and Christian
counties. The train was carrying six
ty imported negroes for work in the
mines. At the point of guns the miners
compelled the negroes to unload and
started to march them to Tower Hill to
ship them back to Washington, Ind.
The miners had handkerchiefs over
their faces when they held up the
train, which was delayed but a few mo-
ments. The sheriff's party started for
Tower Hill to release the negroes.
Walter Otterbaugh, who brought the
negroes from the south, left the train
at Flora, being fearful of a hold-up
and knowing that he would suffer
rough treatment at the hands Of the
miners.
Company @, of Colonel Hamilton's
new regiment, Illinois national guards,
seventy-fve strong, Captain L. M.
Harris, commanding, left Aurora for
Springfield in response to orders.
They are intended for service in strik.
ing troubles at Pana.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07

Many of the United States senators
from Southern states come from small
towns, the policy in many parts Of the
South being to recognize county
rather than city statesmen Neither
of the representatives of Texas is
from Galveston; neither of the repre-
aentatiyes from Georgia is from
Atlanta; neither of the senators from
North Carolina is from Raleigh; nei-
ther Of the senators from South Caro-
lima is from Charleston; neither of
the senators from Kentucky is from
Louisville; neither of the senators
from West Virginia is from Wheeling,
and neither of the senators from Mis-
souri, is from ST. Louis. Some of the
towns represented are Marietta, Ga.
Bennetsville, S. G.; Tyler, Tex. /;
Scottsyille, Va. Marshall, N. c., and
Marion, Ky. Tennessee is the only
Southern state whose two senators
represent the two chief cities.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07

As pretty an illustration as we have
yet seen of the new spirit which
marks the interchange of comment
between England and America appears
in the last Spectator to arrive by mail,
says the New York Times. Discus
sing the statement of the English
captain at Manila, when asked by the
German admiral what he would do in
case the Germans interfered with the
bombardment Of the city-the state
ment being that only the English cap
tain and American admiral had or
could get any information on that del
icate topic The Spectator says:
ssThere is something very naive in the
German admiral imagining that we
should allow him to bully Admiral
Dewey-though, as far as that goes,
there is no reason to think that the
American sailors would want any one's
help if it came to fighting the Ger
mans" The FIRST part Of this SEN
tence is entirely friendly, and only a
Few months ago the possibility that it
might be a little irritating to Ameri-
can nerves would not have worried
the Spectator bit. But now an az
terthought comes, and it gets instant
expression. The words as they stand
are not exactly lesson in tact, to be
sure. but aren't they delightful They
make the Atlantic ocean seem narrow
indeed.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07

Tho inventive facilities Of the Amer
ioan girl seem practically unlimited.
The Atchison kan. Globe says: "By
tying sandpaper about her ankles an
Atchison girl produces the same effect
as by buying an expensive silk skirt.
The pieces Of -sandpapor rub together
and sound just like q s12 skirt. q"
Pretty rough on the dressmakers,
though.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-10-07
FOREST FIRES RAGE,

People Fleeing For Their Lives In West
ern Colorado.
A dispatch from Idaho Springs, Col,
says: Forest fires burning on the west
side of the divide are beyond control
and people are said to be fleeing for
their lives.
How many, if any, have persisted,
cannot be known, as there is no way
of getting direct information at
present.
A light breeze gives the mighty sea
of fire a new impetus, and onward it
goes, burning everything before it,
with no chance of saving live stock or
property.