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Evening star., 1898-05-21
Spain's Power 800 Years Ago.


Macaulay drew this picture of the power
Of Spain 800 years ago, that II is interest,"
ing to recall at just this jUncture: The
empire Of Philip the Second was undoubt~
edly one Of the most powerful and splendid
that ever existed in the world. 1t is no
exaggeration to say that during several
years his power over Europe was greater
than even that Of Napoleon. In America
his dominions extended on both sides OF
the equator into the temperate zone.
There is reason to believe that his annual
revenue am1cnted in the season OF his
greatest power to a sum ten times as large
as that which England yielded to Eliza
beth. He had a standing army of 5000
troops, when England had not a single bat
TALON in constant pay. He held what no
other prince in modern times has held, the
dominion both of the land and the sea.
During the greater part of his reign he
was supreme on both elements. His sol-
diers marched up to the capital of France;
his ships menaced the shores of England.
spain had what Napoleon desired i'm vain
ships, colonies ard commerce. She long
monopolized the trade Of America and OF
the Indian ocean, All the gold of the west
and all the spices Of the east were received
and distributed by her. Even after the
defeat OF the armada English statesmen
continued to look with great dread on the
maritime power of Philip. Whoevei
wishes to be well acquainted with the mors
bid anatomy Of governments; whoevef
wishes to know how great states may b
made feeble and wretchsd; should study tho
history of Spain. n.
Evening star., 1898-05-21
Wood Carycrs.

The whittlers are not quite numerous
now in the navy as they used to Se, but
they still make comfortable additions to
their incomes with their jackknives. The
favorite bit of whiting done by the men
who are skilled with the knives is an oaken
archor attached to lcrg chain, the whole
thing made out of one piece, and the whi.
tiers have no difficulty in picking up an
occasional $50 note in exchange for speci-
mems of their handicraft like this. There
was a sailor one of the ships of the
North Atlantic squadron a couple OF years
ago who got $500 from Mr.. John Slater, the
millionaire Rhode Islander, and owner of
the beautiful yacht Eleanor, for a speci-
men of his carving. 1t was a chess outfit
the board and pieces all carved out of fine
mahogany, and beautifully finished. Mr..
Slater, visiting the man-of-war, saw the
seaman working at this job, and promptly
wrote the carver check for $500 for the
set.
There are enough ramfications to the art
OF the man-o'-war's man tattooer to fill
two or three of these columns The tat
toeers on American warships, who, owing
to the regulation on the subject of tat
tooiEs, practice their art more or less on
the quiet, make lot of money at the
business and during the present war, when
the navy is so filed with green hands. the
best of them are in a fair way to accumu-
late moderate fortunes.
Evening star., 1898-05-21

bead workers find ready market for one
by-two-foot American flags, made up of
tens OF thousands of the tiny beads the
more ambitious men who do work cf this
kind make portraits of their shipmates of
glass beads from photographs and tin
types, ard there are some of them who
achieve considerable success in catching
ikenesses in this kind of work.
Evening star., 1898-05-21
How Sailors in the Navy Manage to
Exc Out Their Incomes.
MANY ARE EZPEgl With THE NEEDLE
Some of the Ingensous Schemes by
Which Others Profit.
AND TATTOOING
Written for The Evening Star.

N E o f L II r
fo'c'sle legends of
our navy. which no
investigator h a t h
ever been able to get
to the bottom of, re-
cites the tale of how
one Bill Larkin, a
seaman serving on
board the old Rich
mond, was caught
red handed In the
act of manufacture
ing counterfeit silver
dollars down below
Evening star., 1898-05-21

When the business of making uniforms
Is slack, these needlemen Of the deep turn
their attention to fancy work-not, nova
days, for employment. but for profit If
there could be got together an exhibit of
some of the fancy work done by rough-
paved old sailors Of the United States
navy, the young women who contriye
pretty things for charitable fairs couiti
surely learn a. good many points in the art
of sewing The huge-fisted old fancy work.
ers don't particularly care how long it
takes them to do a bit OF work of this
kind: but when they finally finish it, the
job Is bound to be of almost incredibie
neatness and beauty. During the past few
years the old neediemen have made a par.
ticularly profitable hit in manufacturinx
Evening star., 1898-05-21
INTERESTING TABLE OF DISTANCES.
From the New York Herald.

Figures Showers % n." IL" ea mile. Are ae sss % n s %
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
a 60 BLUFF.
Gains for Him HIS DIm-
cult End.

A local banker Of q small Iowa town was
called suddenly to a larger town at cOnsid-
eEable OF a distance 70 intercept his clipping
daughter, who had been visiting there In
order 70 get there that day he would have
TO change cars at Des hoines and the train
that connected with the Des Moines train
left earlier IN the day. Consulting his time
table, he learned that the train he would be
obliged 70 board reached Des MOines Just
Is minutes after the train for B, his
destination, pulled out. Remembering an
old adage Of his cashier: He who works the
greatest bluff wins, he sent the following
message TO the Des Moines train officials:
Hold the 2;3O train until arrive.
&c. @. BLANK"
Not knowing but that G. G. Blank was
IN some way highly connected with the
road and fearing TO incur his displeasure,
the bluff worked When he stepped of
the tram at Des MOInes a man hurried to-
ward him, and, lifting his hat respectfully,
inquired: Are you Mr.. Blank?"
yes"
eve. received your message. The train
u waiting"
And that IS how G. G. Blank, who Is not
known outside his little county, passed for
an official Of 4 great and mighty corpora
ton and was able TO reach ms destination
Just IN time to give the paternal blessing to
his daughter and her newly made husband.
Chicago Chronicle
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
The Modern Idea.

A teacher in a local primary school IN
an endeavOr to inculcate a moral lesson IN
the receptive minds Of her little charges
asked them what they would do If they had
a great deal Of money. With remarkable
unanimity the pupils replied that they
would donate It to pleasing others. They
didn't say so IN chorus, but the answers ran
down the line in about this fashion:
I'D buy present for papa"
I'D get something nice for mamma
I'D spend It for my baby brother"
I'D buy nice cloak for grandma"
And so It ran on until IL reached little
Jimmie Peters, the last boy in the line
'Wen. Jimmie" queried the teacher,
what would you do if you had lots Of
money!
Burn it, said Jimmie-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured
BY Halls CatarTh Cure.
+. j. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac-
tons and financially able TO carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledO, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
HoPE oN-EoPE EVER.

For failure care not.
Strength lies within thee
Strength which shah win thee
New hopes Despair not
Hope ou-hope ever.
Past ways amending
With no vain grfeTings
New tasks achieving
With pains uuending,
Hope on-hope ever.
Who inward gaEes
Sees not the beauties
OF lies small duties
Hope crowns and raises
Weakest eldeayOr-
HOPE, not desplsinB
This worlds SUCCESSES
Nor her caresseE
Too highly prizings
Hope ou-hope ever.
Through darkness cropping,
Craven fears sitting,
Until fulfilling
FoIlOweth hoping,
Eope-hOps forever
st. Pauls
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

Eyes I've made up my mind 60 have ny
life insured
ANY particular reason for its"
Going to be married next week"
Lets see, you're one Of these popular
fellows, aren't your
why, fancy Pm pretty vel known"
''Wel, we can't insure you until after the
wedding Is over"
f'Why notP'
Because there's no telling what your fool
friends VIII do to you before you get out Of
town. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
From Rnbr ID - IL Chnfr

to grandma in the rocker Grain-O is good for
the whole family 1t is the long-desired sub
stitute for coffee. Never Upsets the nerves
OF Injuries the digestion. Made from pure
grains it is a food in itself Has the taste
and appearance Of the best coffee at the
price 1t IS a genuine and scientific article
and Is come to stay. 1t makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16


Railroad officials claim that # e ser7 -
pensive 10 run their lightning express tss-ls
and are talking about reducing the speed
& likewise expensive 70 the health 20 Elz1
and struggle and compete n 5usInesz al-z1z
es men do nowadays. The BRAN, the neI.5ss
the muscles, the whole system gives OUT Z e
restoring strength after business HorTlzs,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is the propel
remedy. It is a1ideal tonic for the tirsas ttie
rundown and the weak.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
% CaIifornin Tourirfs-

The Burlington Route has Weekly Touzs
igt Sleeper Excursions, personally ccn-
Quoted (by Burlington Route Agent eVsEV
Thursday from Kansas City and st. JOSEPH
to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The
route Is via Denver, Scenic Colorado, Salt
Lake City with @ per cent. sunshine
throughout the year. Ask Ticket Agent or
write for descriptive folder to r. " Wake
ley, Gen Pass Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
DernIImenf.

Gam disturbing a train Of thought! 90
asked the canvasser, with a cheerful as
sumption Of comradeship and good humor.
Disturbing II 81 responded the professor,
looking up from his table Of logarithms, you
are holding It up, sir"
And the abashed canvasser Withdrew
Chicago Tribune.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

The duke was beside himself with rage.
your family have only plebeian blood IN
their veinsi" Kissed his grace.
'fWel, you ought to know; you've bled
them enough" replied the duchess, the fair
American-her mien quite IN keeping with
the naughty legend, Non Cura, Non
Merces." upon the trademark Of her IA
Tiers justly celebrated Combined Hair
Vigor and Stove Polish.-Detroit Journal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
Halls Family Pills are the best.
His way OF Advertisinr.

Charles-I don't see how Blank can make
any money out Of that tObaccOnist's bust
ness Of his He's always smoking the best
cigars himself
Fred-Oh, that's his method of advertis-
ing
How SOP
Putting his goods."-Stray Stories.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

8Ir Elwell-Izn'tit strange. but tzue.
nevertheless. that the biggest fools al
ways marry the prettiest girls2
Mrs. Elwell-0hs now &c on, yea Hat
feTeT.=LQnGon JUDI,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

A gallant named Cobb met a maiden named
Webb,
And straightway he sat down beside her,
And quickly proposed IN a manner so glib,
That he won her as soon as he spider.
Tit Pits
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

formed by pretending to forget what books
they have read.-WashingtOn (Ia.) Demo
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

Like Oil Upon Troubled Waters is Hale's
Honey of HorehOund and Tar upon a cold.
Pixies TOothache Drops Cure IN one minute.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

We have noticed that when girls form a
Spinsters' club, not one OF them is more
than 20 years Of age.-Atchison Globe.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

Playwright-''My new comedy doesn't
seem to have pleased you specially" Friend
How sOZ Didn't / laugh every time
saw you looking at me?'-Fliegende Blaet-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

1 can recommend PisO's Cure for Con-
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E- D.
Townsend Ft. Howard Wis, May 4, "a.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
A Village PeEsfmIEf.

Si-I didn't see you follerin' our new band
this mornin'.
Rube-No. I didn't have no gun.-In-
dianapolis journal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

The proof of it Is thousands say st. ia
cobs OIL cured me Of neuralgia.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

He who goes with wolves learns how tc
hOwl.-Spanish Proverb.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

Are you bruised? Use St. Jacobs Oil and
You won't be long. Shortest way.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

With a rub or two lumbago Is often cured
By st. Jacobs Oil. Small cost, big profits.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

The wise man always stops to think, but
it's the really wise one who thinks without
having to stOp.-N. Y. Journal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

The more doctors a man has, the less Ger
tain are they what ais him, and the more
certain are other peOple--Detroit Journal
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

He who wants a mule without fault mus
walk on fOOt.-Spanish PrOverb.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

He Is a fool who thinks that another does
not think.-Spanish PrOyerb.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

As It certainly cures It, st. Jacobs Oil is
The Master Cure for rheumatism.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

For everyone who is robbed on the road
loo are IN the inn.-SDanish ProTerb.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

There Is quite a difference between bonds
and vagabOnds.-L. a. W. Bulletin
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

Sudden cold brings soreness and stiffness
St. Jacobs Oil brings a cure.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

At once use st. Jacobs Oil for sprains.
At once it viii cure. Athletes know this.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets AID
druggists refund money If It fails to cure. 25c.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16

\ hypOcrite makes more trouble IN the
world than a fOOl.-AtchisOn Globe.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-12-16
- = nefernInea 80.

Rssd-Ah, I see you are busy. Writing faz
publications.
ENQUIRER.
The record-union., 1898-03-08

THE Speaker exercises 10 authority
except that conferred by the rules.
said the Speaker. "IIe holds no other
authority, and he expects none"
There were several exchanges, after
which Bailey, to the accompaniment of
Republican jeers ard Democratic ap-
plause, declared that he could not be
badgered by the Speaker.
Then turning TO the Republican side,
in response to their jeers, he added.
That demonstration either indicates
lack of decency or a lack Of sense, and
suspect both"
At $40 p. n. the House adjourned.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS
WASHINGTON March days
session of the Senate was devoted en-
tirely to consideration of the District
Of Columbia appropriation bill. At the
hour OF adjournment the bill had not
been disposed of, and its discussion
Will be continued tomorrow.
The present monopoly in the city OF
the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company on account of high rates was
| severely scored
Garter of Montana urged that the Dill
go over until tomorrow, as he desired
TO oHef all amendment relating 10 Inc
gas supply of Washington.
a more infamous and audacious out
rage was never perpetrated on an inef-
fensive public than is nightly perpe
trated by the Washington Gas Light
Company, declared Nh Carter and
| desire to present an amendment that
will afford the suffering people Of this
city an opportunity TO force the COM
/ pany to give them what they pay for"
At his suggestion the bill was lald
aside. and at :l:45 p M the Senate went
/ into executive session and soon after
! ward adjourned.
I During the morning hour Allen Of
Nebraska presented the petition of 49,
/ Coo railway men Of Pennsylvania IL
/ favor of legislation to prevent the
! abuse of the writ of injunction.
The record-union., 1898-03-08
THIRTY MILES FOR AN ACORN.
The Industry Of Mexican Bird in
Collecting Provisions.

Down in Mexico there lives a wood
pecker who stores his nuts and acorna
in the hollow stalks of the yuccas and
magueys. These hollow stalks are
separated by joints into several cavi-
ties and the sagacious bird has some
how found this out and bores a hole
at the upper end of each joint ana
another at the lower, through which
to extract the acorns when wanted.
Then it fills up the stalks sOlidly and
leaves its stores there until needed.
safe from the depredations of any 9th
er thievish bird or four-foote animal.
The first place in which this curious
habit was observed was on a hill in TIE
| midst of a desert The hill was COW
cred with yuccas and magueys, but
the nearest oak trees were thirty miles
away and so. it was calculated these
industrious birds had to make f!ight
of sixty miles for each acorn slowed
thus in the stalks,
An observer of birds remarks: There
are several strange features to be no.
ticed in these facts; the provident in
stinct which prompts this bird 10 lay
by stores of provisions for the winter.
the great distance traversed to collect
a kind Of food so unusual for its race
and its seeking in a place so remote
from its natural abode a storehoase 50
remarkable"
Can instinct alone teach or have ex-
perience and reason taught these birds
that. far better than the bark of trees
or crevices III rocks or any other hiGins
place, are those hidden cavities they
/ make for themselves with the noilc W
stems OF distant plants?
This we cannot answer. But we do
know that one of the most remarkable
birds in our country is the California
woodpecker. ard that ne is well en-
titled 10 his Mexican name of IL Car
pintero--tf!e carpenter bir3--St Nicn-
oias
The record-union., 1898-03-08
A Woman Burned to Death.

CLEVELAND. March 7.-Marsaret
Maloney. 81 years of age, living alone
in a small house in Collinwood, a su-
bufb, was literally roasted to death To-
Gay While kneeling in prayer. Neigh5ors
discovered the little cottage wrapped in
flames. The charred remains OF the wo-
man were found in kneeling position
by the side of the bed. An ivory cTuci-
fix was tightly clasped in the with red
hands, and the lips. though scorcheu by
the deadly fire, seemed still to be ut
tering prayer.
The record-union., 1898-03-08
Panicky Feeling in Stock Circles

LONDON. March "A state of SEMI
panic prevailed on the Stock Exchange
throughout the morning, owing to the
Cuban crisis. the fear of war with Rus
sic in the Far East. dear money and
the nsar approach of a settlement. Later
the operators became calmer. although
the effect of the scare was still serious
New York pressed early sales which.
with the aggressive attitude of Span.
added to the alarm and Spanish securi-
ties were almost flat
The record-union., 1898-03-08
Twenty-seve1 Priests Killed.

TEHERAN, March THE Governor
of the province Of Herman has routed
the insurgents Of several points in Per
sian Beiuchistan. where it is expected
order viii shortly be restored. There
We're serious riots at Hamadan. Capital
OF the Persian province of that name on
February 22d due to quarrel between
partisans of rival priests, during which
twenty priests We're killed.
The record-union., 1898-03-08
Gold Coming From Europe.

NEW YORK, March THE gold
which arrived from Europe on Satur-
days steamers. amounting in all 70
So23, GOO has been deposited in the as
say office. Announcement is made by
Heidelberg, Ickleheimer e Company
of the engagement of 500. 600 in gold
for import and by Kuhne, Loeb & Com
pany of 5000 900. The National City
Bank announces that it has in transit
to New York total engagement of *, =
60O coo
The record-union., 1898-03-08
Very Much AEnand

Brown say, Smith. you've been here
before. Tell me where / can get first
1ish Of tete de veau.
Sm:ih-Tete de veau? Let's see.
that's '.ealf's head isn't it? We'll l
heard OF place where they ought 10
Rave it good as they call it the Hotel
&c Neal.-Punch.
The record-union., 1898-03-08
Another Carload
of Furniture.

This time it is a carload OF Bed
room Sets in the newest ideas in
finish, the newest designs III carv-
ing, shape OF glass. etc. The prices
OF the sets range from SIS TO
SS7 so. but don't If YOU please,
confound the values with Bedroom
Sets YOU have hitherto examined
at such prices, and before YOU
come to see them, be prepared for
a surprise. We were surprised
when we received them, and it
will be astonishing. indeed, ii YOU
are not surprised, too.
There's a set, for instance-a
regular furniture beautv-that
represents more furniture value
than we thought it possible to offer
for SIS, and, YOU know. prices
have been scaled down pretty
close here, especially i'll iurni-
ture This particular set is made
OF solid oak throughout, very
handsomely finished, and very
strongly put together. The head
board OF the bedstead is finished
with heavy carving; the foot board
OF the bedstead is finished with
heavy carving; the head board IS
fitted with quartcrSawed oak
panel, handsomely finished; the
foot board is fitted with quarter
sawed oak panel. handsomely fin
ished. The dresser is Of generous
size, and is fitted with two large
drawers and two small drawers.
The small drawers have the popu-
lar swell front. The glass in the
bureau is a heavy bevel plate
glass, size so inches by Fl inches.
The washstand has fancy turned
back. All the drawers OF the ,u-
reau and washstand are dovetaled,
not nailed; the cabinet work in
both is superior. and the tops OF
both are heavy double tops in fan
cy shape The entire set is fitted
with the Fox Patent Casters.
Seven pieces, bedstead, dresser
Washstand, center table, two fine
oak chairs and rocker TO match.
This is merely brief outline
it doesn't give you a proper idea
OF the sets goodness-you can
only determine that by seeing it
Price S25.
The record-union., 1898-03-08
Will he Renode1ed Into a Gunboat

ST. LOUIS, March THE City Of
Vicksburg, one of the finest Anchor line
boats on the Mississippi River until the
tornado of May ~. 1886, when its up
per works We're demolished, has been
bought for the st. Louis naval reserves,
and is TO be remOdeled into gunboat.
1t Will cost 81, 600 to remodel the boat,
which will be armed with rapid fire guns
of the Navy Department. and the money
VIII be raised among business men here.
The record-union., 1898-03-08
u. S. Not Buying Warships.

LONDON. March THE st. James
Gazette this afternoon says: The
United states is not buying any war
ships as long as she does not feel the
need for any outside reinforcements. 1t
is understood that the efforts Of the
United States representative in E,re-
land are not directed toward the pur-
chase Of warships building. but To pre-
vent Spain from purchasing them"
The record-union., 1898-03-08
Killed by His Cousin.

CHATTANOOGA, March 1T. Y.
Sherman, farmer, was killed to-day by
his cousin. Tom sherman, in law Of
fee in Athens, Tenn. The killing was
the outcome Of family feud wnicn
has existed for several years, and in
which q number of the Shermans have
lost their lives. The slayer gave him
self Co.