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Evening star., 1898-05-14
A Damper on Her Piety.

A newly married young Washington man
took his wife to church last Sunday. The
sc rmon was just about well under way.
when he noticed the little woman at his
side suddenly start. Then she turned red,
locked around nervously and hesi,atingly
for half a minute, rose hurriedly from her
seat and left the church. The young hus-
band, feeling certain that his wife was ILL.,
wanted to follow her out. but he is a bash
fui man, and the thought of the long CEN
ter aisle that he would have to traverse i'll
the face of the whole congregation kept
HIM rooted to his seat. He was pretty
glad when the services were over. how
ever, and he made his way almost at Il
lope for his little menage. He found his
wife cheerfully busying herself about the
kitchen.
Weren't you ill?' he inquired. breath
lessly.
Why. dearie me, you know 1 am never
ill,' was her reply.
well. why. then, Gid you leave the pew
SO suddenly"
Il suddenly recollected. Jack" said she.
that l forgot to put the chicken pot pie
on the back of the range before we left
the house. Would my listening to good
sermon have compensated you for a
cEarred dinner?" @
Not much it wouldn't" said Jack
who is as human as they make them.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
They Missed the Noise and Light.

From the New Yolk Times.
They were little city children-not the
city children who are so poor that they
have never been out of sight of their
hot nest Of streets where they live. but
little children who were well cared for and
supposed to know all about the joys of the
country. But it SO happened that they had
never been taken into the country or any
thing that epproximated country directly
from home and at night. 1t was only a
Long Island town to which the little ones
had been transported, but when the dark
ness closed in around, them and there were
no noises and no bright electric lights, and
instead of little spot of sky Just over
their heads a big broad expanse filled with
stars. closing In all around them, and the
katydids called aloud at them, they cried
to go home. II am afraid OF the dark. -
sobbed one. 'I am afraid of the katydid. %
cried the other, and There are SO many
stars" they both cried together.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Caste in Cuba.
From the Chantauauan.

A Spaniard was born in Spain. His son.
who was born In Cuba, is not a Spaniard.
but a Cuban II a Cuban should go to
Madrid when he is two weeks old. and
spend all his life in the palace, he would
still be Cuban. and not quite as good as
Spaniard. If a Spaniard should go to
Havana when he is two weeks old, and
spend all his life in that city or upon q
Plantation. he would still be a Spaniard,
and enjoy the distinction and social posi-
ton which Cuban can never attain The
SEES and daughters of Spaniard are Gu
bans IL they are born in Cuba; but the sons
ard grandsons and -grandsons of a
Cuban must always be Cubans no matter
II they were born In Madrid and spend their
whole lives in that city,. No Cuban can
ever become a Spaniard no matter what
happens to him. and from the Spanish point
OF view he is q degenerate.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Future Blacksmith Shop.
From the Los Angeles Times.

A blacksmith's shop without forge may
really come to be a popular institution In
the near future. The idea originated In
Belgium. The metal to be heated is plung-
ed into metal tub of water. and. appar-
entity With little reason. becomes instantly
white lot. As matter Of fact. the metal
tub is connected by wire to one pole of a
dynamo. The water is acidu1ated. and
when the metal is plunged into the water
an arc seems to be established all around
the submerged portion, which may then
be removed and hammered on an anvil the
same as any ordinarily heated metal
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Weariness.

eaF1Ae4S.
Dahs been aimin' an explodin'
An / know
Dat de guns dey is a-loadin'
Fob some mo-.
Eff de folks I'D leave benin me
Didn' need me so, dey'd fin me
Gone foh sho'.
Case it seem like dey aim willin'
To talk anything but killin'
It's de fightinest worl' dis oil man ebber
saw.
For some place keeps pinin'-
Sence got no chance o. Jinin'
Whah dey ain a-hearin' muffin bout no
wah.
Dah's spot-t's bout de best in
All de wood,
Whah an hour or SO of restin'
Does yer good.
Whah it's blossomin' an breezy
An whah all dat's said is easy
Understood.
Wfiah dar amt thing de matter
Whah dey laugh an chirp an chatter
Tell Mistuh Crow comes layin' down de
law;
Whah de bull-frog an de cricket
Is jokin' in de thicket;
Whah dey ain a-hearin' nuffin' bout no
wah.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
A Mean Advantage.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
1.-The girls are taking a mean advantage
of the horrors of war"
"How so?"
We'll. they look so deuced teary and
pitiful when they hear that a fellow is
going to the front that he can't help en-
gaging himself to them I'm engaged TO
seven myself"
Evening star., 1898-05-14
"A LAkelYPlece.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Jane reading,-rhsee wsAried sentinel
leaned on his gun and stole a few mo-.
n:eL ts' Sleep I, seo
Little Robbie-I know where he stole it
from. ~ ,.,su
Jane-Where, Robbie2j as
Robbie-From his knapsRck.-
Evening star., 1898-05-14
x X
As She Saw Him.

There was that in her eyes which told
that she thought of him only in superla-
tives. And his manner indicated that her
approval was more in his estimation than
the laurels of Alexander. They were
walking arm-n-arm under the arching
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Not TO be yicfimi.ed.

young Mr.. Zimmly. as he raised his head
from his ledger. The other bookkeepers
waited for him to proceed. but he looked
Tar into the outdoor ether and shook his
Evening star., 1898-05-14
"Alas! Are We So Soon Forsotten.-

are W e 30 SOOh OFSOttcns
There walked up to one of the door tend
ers of the Ser ate one day last week a man
who said that he had formerly been a
United States senator, and that he wanted
admission to the floor.
That's all right" said the door tender,
I'VE have that sprung on us every day.
You'd better get something new"
The man protested, but the door tender
was obstinate. Then the man went to an
other door tender. With him the result
was the same. Finally he was compelled
to seek out Colonel Bright, the sergeant
alarms, where he had littles trouble in
making himself knowns and. securing ad-
mission. ~
This man was William Sprague Of Rhode
Island. True, he represented his state in
the Senate. as did his father before him.
He was the boy var governor of Rhode
Island and third "a ceHtury ago few
men were better known in Washington.
The only person he saw wfo had served
with him in the Senate was the veteran
Senator Morrill, OF Veripont.p
Evening star., 1898-05-14

the lad went into camp Tor serious duty as
a soldier.
You haven't noticed it," he said re-
proachfully.
Noticed what?" she inquired rather
family.
My new uniform"
Yes; / noticed it,
But you didn't say anything about it."
do you-do you have to wear it?'
"Of course"
Wouldn't they let you take some other
clothes to wear when you fight?''
THE idea is nonsensical. l must say L
thought you would admire this uniform
Il do admire it, It's so fine and makes
you look so commanding that know you'll
be the first one all the Spaniards will pick
out when they are taking aimr'
Evening star., 1898-05-14

First Boy-"Where are yer goin' to- Biii?"
Second Boy-'Tve got to go right over
'Ammersmith bridge to Barnes, then Use
got to go to Putney and back by Fulharr
read. then to Ugh street, Kensington"
First Boy--"Why. I've got to go to 'Igf
street. You go on. I'm In a bit of a hurry.
but I'll walt for YER"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
The Bethune-Musgrove Race.

The date of the Bethune-Musgrove
race has been a matter Of discussion in
this city for several days. The race was
run in Reno, April %, 1883. Distance 60
yards. Bethune, who was running under
an assumed name, threw the race. Pat
Quinn, of Silver City, rang in Bethune as
bis nephew, and parties in this city COW
cred his money. Bethune threw the
race and jumping on board train that
was pulling out of Reno was never seen
in the State since. What is known as the
"Old Mans Race was run in the Fall
of The following year in this city.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30

There is no mistake about tho special
bargains at Ed. Burlingtoh's. They are
simply an accumulation of first class
goods, broken sizes that cannot be re-
placed. He has sold in the last week a
wagon load of these goods, showing the
people appreciate genuine bargains.
l announce herewith that will sell
bedroom sets complete at SD 80, So 90,
S27 80, $50 co. !;5 90 and $40 %. Double
speing and top mattresses from 81 so to
$40 90. Single lounges $40 90 and Sl2 CO.
Bed lounges Si4 90 to $40 90, all other
articles reduced in proportion, and will
assure anyone that takes the trouble to
call that the goods are all new and up to
date. No furniture store can make or
dlnary expenses at the above prices, but
| don't expect to make money these
times. my aim is in common with the
other merchants of Carson to leave no
excuse for parties sending out of town
for goods. GEO. w. kITZMEYER.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
7 E LEGR AP |. (.
TROUBLE FEARED.

Key West, March 29-There are great
fears that riot may break out at Havana
at any moment, and if it does great
slaughter of Americans would follow
General Lee has already wired the State
Department that he fears trouble may
result, that the feeling there now runs
high, and asks if prompt assistance can
be depended on in case of an outbreak.
The Government ships stationed a
this point are in readiness to make run
to Cuba at a moments notice.
The Spainiards are CROWN G more in
sulting and arrogant every day, and it is
openly asserted that the holders of Span
ish bonds will not allow the United
States to declare war.
Washington March 29.-After Cabinet
meeting Secretary Alger said:
The President must take one step at q
time. There need be no fear that he
will not take the next"
Allen in the Senate and Bell in the
House introduced resolutions declaring
for Cuban independence. Senators For
aker and Fry also presented resolutions
the latter directing the President TO drive
all Spanish naval and military forces
from the Island. All the resolutions
were referred to the Committee on For
eign affairs.
Washington, March 29.-Mason of IL
linois to-day made vigorous speech in
which he said. "If some of the victims
of the Maine were Senator's sons. war
would have been declared long ago"
Roosevelt at the risk of decapitation has
urged Intervention by the American
army and navy in Cuba as the only soIu-
tlON 10 the present com nli licatinnS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
Phonograph Enter tainment.

There will be a Photographic Enter
tainment at the Salvation Army hall on
Wednesday evening, March 30, conduct
ed by Ensign Lewis. The phonograph
time is assured. The famous Beck fam
lily will sing, and on the two following
evenings Adjutent Taylor, the golden
minsirek late of New York will have
charge of the meetings. Admission 10
cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30

w ALSH e. w YLIE,
"The n evada Boys.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
Trees, Shrubs and Plants.

Roses, snowballs, lilacs, etc, sugar
maple, cork elm, Carolina and BOmdardy
popular for shade, and all kinds of fruit
trees and berries, Nevada grown. Grain
or hay will be taken for trees or any kind
of nursery supplies.
Houses and rooms to rent.
Address, JOHN WOOD,
Carson, New.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
Millinery.

Mss Woodbury.. the popular milliner
has just re nrnn RON San Francisco
with a large STOCK of spring millinery,
which she is prepared to sell at very low
prices.
The ladies of Carson should not fail to
be present at her grand spring openin
March 10th, and l7lh. All are cordially
invit d to examine her stock. If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
There are Times
When YOU Can't
Lay Up a Cent.

But YOU can ALWAYS save monev
bv bu1yino your groceries. hard.
outlay is not great; second. the
quality Of the goods is first-class.
You will do we'll tC keep this in
mind.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
Information Wanted

OF the whereabouts of James :. Craw-
fO'd. by his bro her. He was in Nirgin-
ia City when last heard from. Address
David r. Crawford, Pomona Cal.
The Eebekah Sisters Will give ball
on April Goth at ArmOry Hall. The an
nouncement appears in another column
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
THE POWER OF CASH

receive hono San anGcobuv abr
b we h ethepu th ebeehtf
~ yourselves and nnen1eu
Big ucron
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30

Havana, together with their addresses
so thai in case of emergency they can
communicated at short notice. An
extra guard now surrounds the Amer
lean Consulate.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30
Chance For Mckinley

Philadelphia, March, 29.-Richard F.
Loper, vice-president and general mana
ger Of the Guaranteers' Finance Com
pany, was placed under arrest this after
noon, charged with conspiracy TO defraud
the Peoples Bank. The warrant, which
was sworn out by Albert Tabor, receiv-
teller at the Peoples Bank, charges that
when the bank closed its doors on March
3, Loper was indebted to that institution
10 the eX ent of about 100000, for which
he had given securities that were actu-
ally worthless.
Cashier John S. Hopkins of the Peoples
Eank, committed suicide on Thursday
mo ming, March "a, after he had learned
that application had been made, for q
receiver for the Guarantecrs' Company
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30

Corhett is once more in San Francisco
and still discussing the right of Fitzsim-
mons to call himself the champion. Cor
bett will show in this city before long.
He has made a great deal of money since
he was here last
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-03-30

Gilt Edge, Sacramento Beer at the
Ozark saloon. IT,
T. Y. Stone, Commissioner of Deeds
for California. and Notary Public for
hrmsby county. Office: Capitol Build
ing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
ARoIr SAN WOODLAND

The Insurance Report NJ Denver prints
a fine portrait Of Sam F. Woodland and
the following notice:
I'VE take l. that the readers of Tnsur-
ance Report i'm the mountain field VIII he
pleased - see in this paper tho familiar
face Of sam Woolard. NJ. Woodland is a
youns man. bat We a=e somewhat afraid
70 say how long be has been in the inzur-
auce business. lest some Of our readers
cred5. htm with more years than che fam
lily Bible allows. lie is The presiding &C.
MUS Of the American Central sn Kansas
Nebraska. Colorado. Wyoming New
Mexico. Oklahoma and Indian Territories
and now and thea he runs our II tais fed
in order 70 give fun employment % his
spare moments.
Mr. Woodland Is deserved]y popular and
stands wen with the fraternity through
out his extensive territory. Re Is rack-
oned among the most untir5rC workers
on the road and Is an ever ready assist
ant IN whatever VIII advance the general
interests Of underwriting, W ONLY daes
he possess the faculty OF making f-.e1ds
but. what is more. he holds thelr friend
ship and grows IN the esteem OK his &C.
quaintanees by the practice OF those tx
tie. but telling. amenities and eoUtresiss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
REAL. REArr RRr-nrAtr1

From Wabash avenue on The west -
Hydraulic avenue on the east. and extend-
ing between Third street and Central
avenue. is a large pasture plat. the lest
Of the extensive acres Of the early day be-
longing 70 the ranch of Buffalo Bill Mat
thewson- All that east part Of town known
as Matthewson addition 20 the city %
Wichita. one OF the streets Of which rs
now called Matthewsou avenue. was once
one large cattle ranch and farm. the ex-
tension and rapid growth Of the city IN
boom days encr0aching 80 far out that
this ranch was finally plated and s0id
for town lots. The old Jog cabin. the
first hut on this townsIte used 10 stand
on the place. the veritabIe last OF it, race.
Surrounded on two sides o. this pasture
lot. right IN the resident part % the civ.
are high hedges. on the other two sides.
a board fence with a string q bsroed wire
on TOP. On ne Third street aide oppo-
site Washington EChool house Is su old
fashioned stile of three steps each - en-
able chance pedestrians who wish 20 reach
Cleveland avenue 20 cross IRE pasture.
on the opposite hedge rice - :be lot Is
similar stile for those who may want 20
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
NEW HOMES.

Lawrence avenue is showing up this
spring with several new homes. some OF
which are commodious residences of mod
ern design and fine architectural proper
tons. For the most part these new homes
are nearing completion. il mas looked for
some time as though Lawrence would lose
its distinctive character as the finest resi-
dent street. with the possibility OF both
Topeka and Market SURPRISING In attract
I've homes and fine parking. Topeka ave-
nue. has. during the past two years. shown
the greatest number OF improvements.
But Lawrence is catching its second wind
and will probably hold the banner as the
most beautiful street-drive in Wichita,
which means the finest In Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05

go 20 Pennsylvania. afatthewson o. Hy-
drauhc avenues. ali these streets being
broken from north 70 south by the pas
tue For many years these stiles have
bean favorfte resorts on soft moonlight
nights fer the enoUrouSly Inclined. not
alone OF that particular neichborhood. but
from the city also. Might after Eighs
these pTireval steps are adorned BY a COL
lection % pink dresses and lavender pants.
the proprietors OF the named dry goods
being vigorously engaged IN tsoklinE tas
game which Cupid puts up Tor ira weak
minded one beautiful evening last week.
when soft hazy volupt'ous0ess dirnrned
the watching moon. and 40 one also Was
supposed 20 be near. a young man en-
ployed in one Of re down town lo4r oeaces
and sweet young thing were patiently
sitting there or The stile opposite ths
school building Each was hitched % ths
hand OF the other; she wss gently bum
ming al operate. air. and he Was vsiniy
tring 20 think OF bright things % say %
her. AZ last cut OF the suodued stiffness
OF the night she plain;iveiy murrnu-Sd;
Say. did you ever love any other Giri
than me-
His reply was hardly 20 % expected, ana
vet probably voiced FOR once The real truth
OF tn. matter. for In answer 30 said;
WHY. certainly. dear; would YOU SUP
nose Tor one moment TIA, I would aa~e
the nerve 70 practice OF such a nice girl
as voug'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
CAT RFAT THE TAPE.

One Of the Washington school teachers
who is Just now through with her years
work and engaged IN desperately trying
to make the most of her vacation, among
other pursuits last week went fishing in
the Hydraulic mill dam. and her stories
when she got home prove certainly that
she is piscatorial artist considerably
above the amateur. She caught one
waspish little runt and laid it down on
the back porch when she got home and
went into the house to get a two-foot rule
to measure it. instead Of the usual pro-
cess Of weighing it. While she was in
the house the family cat ate the head
off her lone FISH. and there wasn't enough
Of it left TO measure Nevertheless, she
insists in telling her friends the time-tried
fish story that she got a bite and when
almost ready 70 land her prize the line
broke-and so forth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
TIE srnrrNcE CAR

Press Anderson. Elmer Beach. Frank
Niles and other well known Wichita trav-
cling mon are said 70 be victims Of the fad
now all the rage among drummers. which
IS looking among all freight cars stand
ing on side tracks for what IS known
among the profession rs the sequence
car" II is said that every large railroad
company has among its cars the one
numbered in regular order 1855, though
no one remembers ever having seen it.
1t is now the fad among some If the more
superstlriously inclined members Of the
travelling fraternity TO believe that the
discovery of this car will bring good luck
10 thcm and their trade The hunt for
this mystic car has engaged tho at:en-
ton OF many Of the drumme-s who hap
pen TO he belated al stations awaiting
trains. and they Kill the time in the vain
search for this magic car. The craze IS
spreading among the local knights Of TIC
grip.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
PIT IT ALL IN.

At the bottom Of some advertisements
in a daily newspaper may be noticed what
is known in printers parlance as the
register" 1t is the record or memoir
anda telling how many times the adver-
tisement is to be inserted, when it first
appeared. whether paid or charged to &C
count. and which issues of the days of
the week il is TO run. All these are cas-
fly understood by professional. but to
the laity 1t often appears as though
form had been pied" One day last week
a letter was received a the Eagle office
from a correspondent in Oklahoma who
had evidently mistaken these 1ieroglyph-
les for part Of the address, and this is
the way the envelope looked when at
last it reached its intended destination:
Eagle, Kansas. oibS-143tx."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
AT SAN Jay ANN

On Thursday afternoon Doc Kelly with
a quick step oined a crowd IN front OF
the Eagle office eager 10 learn the latest
bulletins from the big warships. It wasn't
long until Doc was the center of the group.
There was another colored man standing
there whom Doc addressed: Tell me
where am Sampson" asked Doc
HE am around San Jay Ann" said the
other.
Doc seemed to be satisfied for few
minutes. He then turned to a picture Of
Uncle Sam who with drawn sword was
looking with a stern eye a Cuban poverty
depicted Doc said: Look at Old Uncle
Sam; when q man looks that way you
can bet he am in earnest. / wish TO God
he would drive all the parrots out of this
ere country. Doc ShultZ's old parrot
called me papa. I'm going up thar some
of these days and wiring his ornery neck,
l am"