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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
Tho Text In the Bible.


The Text In the Bible.
At his first audience with Menelek,
with the priests standing by without a sus.
pIcion of a smile. the king gave a start
and then grinned.
You Russians have . very fine taste in
Bibles" he said, as he caressed the gold
mounted pistol Leontieff had placed in his
hands and ran his ewes approyipgIy over
the layers Of Martini rifles.
tenth century coarlier.. Ieontief presented
said ddf you " Will Tii o a1f9~ y %s; y Bibis m so a ,ext hs
dagger of the snest steel.
'sThe point is poisoned" Leontieff added
and the two priests looked straight ahead.
The nyeen Was IN delighted that she was
tempted to kill a waiting woman on the
opeen was co%ncerned' He had gained a
Mace In her heart that no other foreigner
may expect. and MensIek obeys her orders
Henri or Orleans might present her with
e en{v 1svs. :Th.se otbers are mot like my
Leontier; and their gifts are poor. indeed
compareu 10 my nrnHa ,hat Oh. dappe,
Is equal to ali that Ieontien claimed for IL.
She killed . waiting woman. whit aroused
her anger. with = single oioWnto say n mns
Ing Of the babies she mas STABBED 10 "aA'
o,.a 81. Er~,t.h.
,,o, say NV 1ood friend Leontien." said
Sou Soy q - ala Iann,;ey uitbd,ew
NeneieK. 80 ne oiu. 49,
some little distance from the court meme.
lex mentioned him to Colonel Rodd as an
odd p,.s,an vbo had come with Bibles
Gao huss'an u ua roversd the English
S Sith tSntt.rv and said Of course he wanted
w h. on the friendliest terms with Queen
~ 20 ~
SPIo. I ,.ad under the conviction that
ali the talE of Russia and France having
mada Nenelek a puppet was sheer nom
naaaausss Thsn JeontieH returned from his
sse,usre, ent and with the king and queen
thsaad g rnnd laugh over how they had fooled
s a IEee9y;shman who was chuckling to
tne Easal.ar The fasco az n certain Rus.
NAM Clown
Ieontieff has been in England this week
. o on more boxes of Bibles which
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
he IS NENELEK'S BISMARCK,
HOW LEONTIEFF. ADVENTURE.
FOOLED THE BRITISH.
His Bibles Were Rines-Deceived the
Diplomats ana Carried Arms to
the A~byssinian King-why
the Car Looks to Him.

IL now appears that Leontier has been
making a fool of the English all the time
that they thought they were making a fool
Vi him- Leontien Is one Of the worlds Wis.
ioldries VINO fall into a niche where the
ihethooS or the visionary are practical.
"hiie ordinary practical methods are Wis.,
ionary.
A London correspondent of tine New York
Press says: Nobody knew anything about
TINS man until after the victory of NreneIe,e
anu MS AoJssinianS over the Italians. Then
ms name was mentioned as the head Of
a Russian expedition of five priests and
civilian followers which was going with sev-
erai boxes or Bibles to pay their respects
to the black conqueror. whose reu,;or,
creed is closely allied to that of the church
OF winch the car is the head.
me English government sent to Its ST
IetersouTs embassy 10 find out the manner
lions. &c"
The Gar Sent Books.
"Oh. he's perfectly absurd" replied tho
embassy. Hes a fifteenth century svasb.
buckler, a Don Quixote-a man who dreams
formulates one great project to forget tt
the next moment in another. Once he was
q Buddhist. Now he has become a most
ardent Christian and rides his new hobby
with customary enthusiasm. He thinks if
ne takes 100 Bibles and prostrates himself
the Russian church in a body. II is i'm.
possible to think that the car would sruse
a fellow Of so little discretion on a dipIo-
matte mission"
The car Is bringing you many books"
was the word that the guardians sent for
ward by runners to Menelek. along with
holy men, who come to felicitate a CORE
'Humph. books,' exclaimed Menelek.
thinking OF the guns he needed to complete
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
JULES VERNE At HOME.
Lives on EGGS and Herbs and Is Still
Observation-Disclosures Coun-
ciIor of Amiens.

NJ. Jules Verne. the popular novelist, is,
1t seems. a municipal councillor of Amiens.
where, as is well known, he has lived for
many years. The author of so many thrill
Of health and spirits. living chiefly on eggs
and herbs. His last book is the seventy
sixth. Jules Verne rises at dawn and writes
until II o'clock. After luncheon he gees to
a reading room and peruses all the news
papers. except on the days he has to at
ment Of Cooks agency suggested the 'Tur
du None en- Quatre,yingt Jours.. His hard
est work is in reading, up about the coun-
Sand who induced him to- write ''Vingt
Mile Lieues sous les Mers." Many of his
books have been translated into Arabic and
Japanese. and he shows the TRANSACTIONS
with some pride. Strangely enough the
hunts. shoots, nor fishes. although he once
tried TO bring down a few birds. but, having
lodged some duckshot IN a gendarme's
cooked hat. he became disguised with the
sport,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
A Poets Wit.

Burns was standing one day upon the
quay at Greenock, when a wealthy mer-
chant belonging to the town had the mis-
fortune to fall into the harbor. He was
been inevitable had not a sailor who hap
pened to be passing at the time. rescued
him. The merchant. upon recovering from
his fright, put his hand into his pocket and
generously presented the sailor with a
chilling. The crowd which had collected
loudly protested against the contemplate
a smile of ineffable scorn. entreated them
to restrain their clamor. for said he.
1.-The gentleman Is. OF course, the best
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cRUELEsT OF KINGS.
jects Daily for His Own
amusement

The most bloodthirsty villain unhung is
the king of Benin. in Africa, says the New
York Journal. He used to slaughter his
subjects daily for amusement. but when
he massacred q party of unarmed British
negotiators his reign ended.
His palace was partly built of human
bones, and surrounded with countless num-
bers of them. The British sent an expedi-
ton to Benin and annexed the country and
the palace.
This king has been responsible for mora
needless bloodshed and sheer cruelty than
any other savage living. Benin, his cap
ital city. deserves well the title bestowed
on it CT THE City of Blood" Happily,
this ghoul is no longer at large. He Is in
the hands of the British officials on the
gold coast. Doubtless he will be trans
ported and made an allowance by the
British government. The proper allowance
for him is a long rope and a short shrift.
The British take a great deal of credit
to themselves for putting an end to the
brutal reign of the king of Benin. Prob
ably they had more justification in this
case of an attack on a native state than Is
usual.
Benin, the city. is an extremely inter-
esting place in a grewsome way. No white
nan has ever been there and left 1t alive
before the British expedition went. The
kings palace was approached by an ave-
nue. of poles. on the top of which were
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
Time to Stop.

Among the best stories recorded BY a
we'll known angler is one about a Scottish
laird, who was one day relating to his
friends at the dinner table the story of n
fine fish he had caught. Donald" said he
to the servant behind his chair-an old
man. but a new servant-"how heavy was
the fish I took yesterday Donald neither
spoke nor moved. The laird repeated the
question. "Weel." replied Donald. sit was
twal' pund at breakfast; it had gotten to
achteen at dinner time. ad it was sax-and-
twenty when We sat dow to supper wi
the captain" Then. after a pause. he add
ed: I've been tellin' lees a. my life to
please the shooters, but I'll be dashed IL
I'm going to tell lees moo, in my old age,
to please the fusherSi"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23

his home until now, at Florence, bore the
aspect of a scientific library. He may
boast of being the one real practical cleo
trician among all the royal personages of
Europe.
the majesty of his appearance. For he is
very. short. standing scarcely five feet in
his boots. Moreover. his face is the re-
men. he has a very keen sense of his own
dignity. and endeavors to repress any ten
dency to merriment due to his odd ap-
pearance by a particularly stern look and
a very inperious name There is no
royal parsonage in Europe who is SO
'stand-offish' as the Prince of Naples ex-
who possess the same scientific tastes as
himself. when he loses self-consciousness
and become the most charming and inter-
esting of companions.
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c province of Russia. He is recognized

tic province of Russia. He is recognized
as the foremost authority on international
law in the world and has written many
works on the subject, which nave been
translated into English, French, German,
Spanish, and other languages. He was
elected arbitrator in the dispute between
England and France in 1880 in the New
foundland affair. which has not yet been
settled; in 1895. between England a Costa
Rica, and subsequently as president and
umpire OF the arbitration court appointed
to settle the Anglo-Venezuelan boundary
dispute. He had. however. to obtain the
cars permission before he could act. He
is d. Ii. Of the University of Cambridge
n also of the University Of Edinburgh.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23

of the reign of Henry VIII. His ak is just
such a one as was used to cut off the heads
of Henry's wives and courtiers.
Sergeant Sweeney is a living relic of an
institution that has passed away; but which
Will live forever in history and romance.
There is no more picturesque, fascinating
and gloomy building in England than the
Tower of London. The headsman was its
dark presiding genius.
Hundreds of great mobiles. beautiful wom-
en-. princesses n princes have entered its
gates. there to lay their heads Upon the
block and suffer death by the ".
Sweeney Is an old soldier and late troop
Dragons. Enlisting in that regiment on
February Il. 1887. he was present at the
proclamation of the queen on Tune 20 of the
same year. and at her majesty's coronation
on June Is. 1898. In 1871 Sergeant Sweeney
left Canterbury for India. where he dis.
tinguished himself in many an action. In
all he served nearly ~twenty-six years. and
has three war medals with -four clasps.
II was In 1864 that he took up duty at the
Tower of London as one Of her majesty's
yeomen warders. and later on he was ap-
pointed conan gaoler.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
LIKE THE AMERICANS.
How the Youths of Japan Amuse
Themselves After
NArra

Japanese babies are mainly like all
other babies. They cry. they must be
amused. they must have their toys. They
have the noisy rattles like those loved by
tho babies in this country. and the rattle
Is their chief toy. When 3 years of
age they go to the Kindergarten. and there
they are amused and trained until they are
s. During that time they have hobby
~horses-bamboo horses they are termed
in Japan. because the stick is made of bam-
boo: they have puzzles. they. chase one
another. they play blind mans uf. When
this sport they excel American children.
Shuttlecock.. rope. jumping. dolls-all are
familiar to Juvenile Japs.
The law requires them to go to the COM
mon schools when 5 years old and con-
tinue there until they are u. Every viii
Iage has its schco!s. and there is ample
room for all the children. The boys are
drilled in military tactics. .Gymnastic ex-
ercises are regularly taught and all the
pupils In the kindergartens. as well as the
higher schools. are accustomed to certain
motions and go through them in concert
daily.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23

skulls. Tho doorway of the building was
made Of human leg bones.
Flies are very numerous in Benin. Tit
king had a rooted aversion to them. I'm
ment that covered the whole of his body
except his face and hands. Two slaves
were always on guard with fans to keep
files away from his majesty. If a fly sue
ceeded in alighting on an exposed part OF
his majesty's person the two slaves were
executed on the spot.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
WERE "BEWITcHED" TO DEATH.
So the Garls for h Loss Of
Eleven of Their Children in
Twenty Years.

In III death Of a two-months old in
FAINT a few days ago Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Carl lost their eleventh child. They have
had fifteen children in the last twenty
the dead none were more han four months
old. They were born healthy and strong,
but soon after birth they wasted away
The parents say that the little ones were
robbed Of their rest by a witch. They
called In witch doctors and powwowers.
charms. incantations and the Seventh
Book Of Noses"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
Frirhtened Him,

From the Detroit Free Press.
Now Just as soon as you are married."
said the experienced husband. the life In
surance solicitors will be after you in
droves.'
rs matrimony so dangerous as that?"
asked the candidate for nuptial honors.
with apprehension In his voice.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
A BOUNDARY UMPIRE.
The Cars Appointment In the Anglo
Venezuelan Arbitra-

Car Nicholas has given his sanction to
the appointment of Frederick de Martens,
counselor to the Russian ministry of
foreign affairs. as umpire in the Anglo
Venezuelan arbitration.
Mr.. Martens was born in 1915 in the Bal
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
QUEENS OLDEST sERWToR.
don, Holds the Obsolete ONCE Of
Headsman of the Tower,

According to the New York Journal the
Oldest servant of Queen Victoria is Yoe-
man Gaoler Stephen Sweeney. of the Tower
of London.
He now holds the most picturesque and
obsolete office under her majesty. He is
descendant of the eXecutioners who exer-
cised their calling when that historic build
ing was a state prison. He has a great big
ak, which he keeps sharp and bright. but
never uses except for show.
Like the 1eomen of the Guard, or Beef
eaters. the foeman Gaoler wears a costume
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
Flnttery on Ice.

He told her she was stunning,
Her smile was very sweet:
Just then. somehow. in turning,
They slipped and lost their feetl
He fell, and she fell on him,
And, as in pain he lay,
All, yes. indeed. you're stunning!'
Was AZ that he could say.
-Chicago News,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
HI. Especial Charm.

From the Detroit Free Prer,-
She-"An the girls think your friend .
charming conversationalist."
YorcSl
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
OUR NEW MINISTER TO LIBERIA.
The Popular Appointment of . North
Carolina Colored Methodist
Preacher.

A popular diplomatic appointment by
President Mckinley is that Of the Rev. Mr..
Owen L.. W. Smith of Wilson. N. c.. to be
minister to Liberia. He is minister of the
A. NJ. E. Zion church. and a leader among
his people in the section from which he
comes. Mr.. Smith is a man Of force and
ability. and he possesses the gift Of elo-
ouence characteristic of his race, whose
welfare and progress are near to his heart.
He was born of slave parents at Giddens-
vile, Samson county. N. c.. May IS. 1851,
and, though only a lad when the war broke
out. went as a servant with the son Of his
master. Captain II. d. Lewis. into the
Confederate service. Later, like so many
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-23
STORY OF TOMMY STRIRGER.
MARVELLOUS PRODUCT OF THE MASS
ACHUSETTS SCHOOL FOR BLIND.
He Has Been Changed From Q Brute
Into an Intelligent Boy-His Inn.
aEination, His Fun and
His sympathy.


From the Boston Herald.
He is complete in feature and in mind
With all good grace.
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tracted rheumatism In his arms and legs
owing to the smallness of the coats and
trousers he was obliged to wear in the
cart-ioa
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Mr o. c. Funk, fireman on the north end of this road, has severed his connection to accept a similar position in Coffeeville, Kansas.
 On last Monday engine 15O, while running at high speed on passenger run No. ?, hit q log d few miles south of here which completely tore off the pilot on the engine. Otherwise no damage was done.
 Mir. Will Langston, formerly a ma- chinist at this place but now with the Iron Mountain in Little Rock, spent Easter with relatives here.
 Mir. Carl Willmarth, formerly with this company but now with the Texas & Pacific, at Fort Worth. Texas, was among friends in the city last week.
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Bell Entertainment.

As announced in the social col umns of last Sundays GRAPHIC. the Month of March, u society of young ladies in the Presbyterian church, gave an entertainment last Thursday evening at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. J. ". Crawford, on South Chestnut street. The enter talnment was under the direction of Mrs. H. G. Higginbotham. The beautiful parlors were profusely decorated with flowers for the occa- sion. Several large bells made of flowers were suspended in the folding doors. The young ladies were all adorned with tinkling bells. the program was replete with bells and the parlors were rendered most fascinating by belles.
 A very pretty march entitled Belle of the Season" was presented. The best musical talent in the city participated and rendered pro- gram that was enjoyable and pleas ing. It consisted of numerous vocal and musical selections and several entertaining readings.
 lees, with tea cakes made in the shape of bells, were served as re- treatments.
 The entertainment was very we'll attended, and the ladies realized a neat sum for their cause.
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BIun CttY Social CInh.

The parlors of the Bluff City Club were filled last Thursday evening by the ladies of the Bluff City Social Club. The entertainment was by Mrs. Hanf, and was most creditable to herself and the club, the hostess proving herself a connoisseur in the art of entertaining. Mrs. Goldsmith won the first prize and Mrs. Fannie Meyer the second, An elegant lunch was spread after the game and was pleasant feature of the evenings s entertainment.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

c. B. Greer to Jesse R. Core, warranty deed, g acres in II, 3, 10; consideration $198.30.
 John Mullins to Mary Bell Lee, warranty deed, 20 acres in 30, 4, 10; consideration $50.
 Eva Kaufman to David M. Ed wards, warranty deed, n3 nw4, 5, T. 10; consideration $500.
 0. w. Hammett to Maggie c. Campbell, warranty deed, lots 7 and I8, block 28 in town of Redfield; con sideration $130.
 James M. White to J. J. White, warranty deed, VI se} and sw4 and n7, 10, 7, z; consideration 5000.
 c, w. Hammett to Laura B. Ward, warranty deed, =120 acres in 10, 3, II; consideration $20O.
 Ned Arrant to Fannie Arrant, warranty deed, 50 feet off the north end of lot 1 block 25, Tannehill & Owens addition; consideration $5.
 D. H. Golhouer to A. Laxton, warranty deed, 73x300 feeto lot 10, Hudson's survey; consideration $500.
 J. W. White to M. L. White, war ranty deed, l acre in 8, 6, 9; consid. eratioD $500.
 Will MeMullin to Frances L. MosIey, warranty deed, part of block 46, Dexter Harding addition; consideration $1200.
 WsE. Williams to ". D. Jones, warranty deed, vi nw9 sec. 3 and ne5 of ne4 sec. 1, z, 10; eonsidera- ton S1 GO. 1
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Eordgc8 c8-F ovells

Invita- tions have been issued by all.# Edward Winfield of Little Rock, announcing the marriage Of his niece Miss Augusta Powell t0 MT John Hison Eordyea, Wednes dagee enia&. April 27, ot 9 o'clock at the Winfield memorial church
 Miss Powell is one of Little Rock $ iaifest flowers, and member of one of ft5 most prominenbfamilies Mir. Eor3yee is 5 son Of Col s. " For dyee, and is secretary and manager of che Piae Bluff Cotton oil Mill. Though in advance of the day the GRAIHHc extends tbe prospective bride and groom is hearty eongrat- ulatl0ns.
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 EacHelor nIatda


 Last Wednesday afternoon Che Bachelor Maids were pleasantly en- tertained by Miss Ella Galbraith, at her cozy home on East Sixth avenue. The young ladies spent the after noon in discoursingon topics ofgener- al or personal interest, and were very agreeabiy entertained. Re- treatments were partaken of before the close of the afternoon.
 The Bachelor Maids followed the afternoon party by organizing themselves into a theatre party and attending the presentation of the e'Pearl of Savoy" ar the opera house by Jennie Holman. The regular party was increased to fifteen, a number of friends being added. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lee and Mrs. $. M. Taylor accompanied them. The af- ternoon and evening proved very delightful to the young ladies, who thanked Miss Galbraifh for her hos pitable reception in the afternoon Those present were: Misses Gussie Taggart, Fay Taylor, Grace York Emma White. Eddie Rutledge, Nell Collier, Bird Martin, Nellie Hicks and Ella Galbraith.
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FOUND DEAD

Friday night about 8:30 o'clock an elderly farmer named B Thompson was found lying dead in the road. He lived about nine miles south of here on the Camden road. He was about "A years of age and it is sup posed that he fell from a wagon loaded with wood which he was hauling. He leaves a widow and five children, son and four daugh- ters, Two of his daughters, Mrs. l.. D. Mitchell and Mrs. Wm. D. Cox, are residents of this place.
 The funeral will take place at Grace station at o'clock this (sun- day) afternoon,
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Sulphur Springs Party.

4 number of young people enjoyed day at Sulphur Springs Saturday. Baskets were carried along and a general good time was had. The party was as follows: Misses Anna Cant, Nell Sharman, May Hudson and Mrs. Maud Stanley. The ladies were accompanied by a Chappie- Roane. who was assisted by Mr. Ogelyie. Mrs. c. Voss acted as ma tPon.
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EnIre NOua.

The home of Mrs. Goldina Frank lin was the scene of a pleasant so- eial event last Wednesday afternoon, the occasion being the regular week. ly meeting of the Entre Nous Eu- chre Club. The first prize was won by Mrs. Louis Roth and the second by Miss May Meyer.
 The refreshments were very dainty and tempting, and were highly praised by the guests. The after noon was enjoyed throughout and one and all regretted it's close.
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Party

Anumber of young people enjoyed q social evening Friday at the resi- deaee of Mrs. AleCullum, on the War rea road. Quite B pleasant time was had, and refreshments were served, A large party from town at tended, BIS follows Miss Netrie Hamilton aal sister and Miss Mary Graham ALessrs. Lee =forder, Louis Bradbury, Morgan H#c5IeberrE and Chas. Gentry.
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 "A Convention

The "Old Maids" will hold a pub lie convention at the opera house on Thursday evening, April 2l. when they will decide a most important question. The convention will be givensunder the management Of their president. Miss Marye Rumbrough, of Little Rock, and for the benefit of the Young Ladies Guild of Trinity church, this city. Admission, 50 cts. No extra charge for reserved seats.
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CHANCE AMONG TEACHERS.

A change has been made among some of the teachers in the public schools, as follows: Miss Emma Mann has been given the A 9th grade at the Sixth avenue school; Miss Owen Hogg of the First ward school takes charge of the classes formerly instructed by Miss Mann; and Miss Blanche Seull is transfer red to Miss Hogg's room at the First ward school.