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Evening star., 1898-09-10
Burfed where He Died.
he Kansas City Journal.

From the Kansas lily
Speaking of strange and sad occurrences,
none could be more remarkable than tho
death and burial of Charles Carter, a WELL
known farmer residing near Russell. He
was cleaning out an old well, when the
quicksand suddenly caved in on him, leav-
ing only his head and chest exposed. When
the alarm was given hundreds of people as
sembled and went heroically TO work TO
save their ncighbor. 1t was found that
nothing could be done toward removing the
sand about Carter's body, so a parallel well
was dug and a tunnel run from IL into the
old well, but even then the body could not
be removed, SO closely was IL grasped by
the sands. 1t was found that rope at
tached below Carriers arms would pull the
body into parts without Withdrawing its
covered portion, and that method had 10
be abandoned. Carter was conscious and
talked with his rescuers, but at the end of
fifty-eight hours he died. By this time an
enormous crowd had gathered and all sorts
of plans were suggested for recovering the
body, but finally IL was determined to make
the we'll the dead mans tomb. and II was
filled up after religious services had been.
held upon the brink. The well was as feet
deep. and perhaps no other Kansan ever
found quite 30 strange burial place.
Evening star., 1898-09-10

idea to take the place of the becoming g
jacket.
Nainiy did she strive for effect by hiding
her fSur4 in the ugly folds of the Russian
blouse, but rOw and then returning in de-
spair to the bolero. But lately the latter
has returned triumphantly and the newest
waists appear with jacket effects promi-
renty SHOWN i'll the dress material or OF
heavy lace-though always with the blouse
front
Our charming novelty in this line con-
sists of silk cord of n shade to harmonizc
or match the gOwn-woven like network
and edged with silk cord bals-an effect
smackins decidedly of the Sarish origin of
the Bolero.
Evening star., 1898-09-10
Miles of All Nations
From the Pittsburg Dispat,h.

u.
The question is often asked, How LONG
is German mile in proportion to an Enc.
lish mile?" or, it may be. an Austrian mil,
or French mile. or a Russian mile. The
following table is useful: English tstatute,
mile and American mile, 1,760 wards
France and Belgium QSilometeO and HoI
land Qegal mile); 1.e94 yards; Russian
yards: Germany mile, metrfc), 1,G40 wards:
Austrian (mile. posD, S,297 yards; Denmark,
(mi.e), S.23S; Sweden (mile), IL $50 wards:
Norway tmilel, 12,1s2 yards; Spain (mile),
d,o22 yards; Portugal tmilel. 200 yards;
Switzerland (mile), s,54S yards; Italy imile1
2,O25 yards; Saxony post mile). 7,432 yards:
Scotland (old), 1877 yards: India Bengai
mile), 2.OOO yards; Ireland (old), 2,24O
yards.
Evening star., 1898-09-10
Couldn't Eat 1t.

From Iit-Bits.
Friend-'I suppose you've had some hard
experiences?'
Returned Klondiker-"Oh, yes. I've seen
times when we hadn't a thing but money"
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
DAWSON RELIEF EXPEDITION.
Steamer Oregon Took n Large Consign-
ment of the Government Supplies.

Portland, Ore. Feb. 13.-The steam
ship Oregon sailed tonight for Dyea
and Skaguay. Alaska, with 900 passcn-
gers and 1,200 tons of freight. includ-
ing 80 dogs. Al horses and "a burros.
One hundred tons OF supplies for the
government relief expedition are sent
north by the Oregon.
Captain ID. l.. Brninerd. who Is the
iisbursing officer OF the government
relief expedition. was among the pas
sengers He has orders to go to Dyea
and there await the arrival of the gov
ernment reindeer and the snow and Ice
locomotives, both of which will be used
in transporting supplies to paws .
Captain Brainerd expects to be nbls'td
start the expedition from Dyea on
March 1st.
The first battalion Of the Fourteenth
infantry. consisting of Companies A
and G.. Will leave Vancouver barracks
Tuesday win Tacoma for Skaguny. All
the United States property ana para
phernnlia, including rations amounting
to $50 tons. have been loaded on the
river steamer Undine for shipment to
Kalama, where they will be reshipped
by rail to Tacoma over the Northern
Pacific. ~
Lieutenant Colonel Russell, who was
to have commanded this battalion, VII
remain at Vancouver barracks, owing
to poor health. Lieutenants Learned
and Cabell Joined their regiment to
day from detached service and Captain
Matile, commanding Company q, ex
poets to arrive Tuesday.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
COMPLAINT AGAINST RATES.
Manhattan. Island Merchants VIII Lay
Their Grievance before the Railroad
Passenger Agents.

New York. Feb. 13.-A representative
of the Merchants Association of this
city left for Washington to-day and
will be present nj the conference of
chairmen and passenger agents of the
passenger associations of the country.
which will be held there tomorrow,
and will make application for reduced
rates to New York from territory where
such rates have not been granted.
Offers to cooperate in the movement
of reduced rates to New York have
been received from a number of west
ern roads by the Merchants Associa-
tion, although II number of other roads
referred the matter of rates to the
Western Traffic Association for settle
ment As Chairman Caldwell is ex-
pecied to be in Washington tomorrow,
an effort will be made TO get him to
cons-ler the matter at once.
A delegation from the Houston. Tex
as Business League is now in this city
with power to act as committee for
the purpose of having New York co
operate in obtaining for the Houston
ship canal the appropriations recon.
mendcd for that purpose by the Wnt
Department. a special meeting OF the
committee win be held tomorrow.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
DE LONE WAS SHARP.
sent In His Rcsi ynaton Before our Gov
crnment Had Protested.

crnment Had Protested.
Washington. Feb. 12.-The personal
Incident growing out OF the publication
OF Senor De tome's letter to Senior Ca
nnieJns may be regarded rs settled.
This has been brought about by the
short cnbIegrnm sent by Minister
,woodford from Madrid. In which he
sthtcs that the minister had resigned
and his resignation. had been accepted
before he (Mr... WoodfortD presented
the request OF the United States that
he be recalled. The officinls here feel
an interest in learning the details Of
happenings in Madrid yesterday and
are waiting for Mr.. Woodford's prom
lsel full report. But unless this should
contain some statement that Is not now
expected there Is no disposition ON the
part OF the government to protract the
closing of this unpleasant incident, and
II is not expected that anything In The
nature of demand for an apology
would be made. IL graceful dis
claimer should come, that viii be
taken In the spirit in which II Is made,
otherwise the matter will be dropped
and the relations between the State
Department and the Spanish legation
will run smoothly once more through
the medium of Scnor Du Bose, the first
secretary. and now charge d'affaires.
II can be snid FOR the President that
he shows little personal concern In the
matter as 1t stands and Is not disposed
to pursue Mr.. De Lone in any personal
spirit. and with this spirit in the head
Of the American nation, the end of the
nffair may be said to have been
reached.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
NEW ENGLANDSTRIKE
TEXTILE MILL woHkEHs TO
QUIT. .f
II WIN Be . strong Protest Against Cut.
wsEcs-Nc.riy 10000 Operatives In
voived- Supported by the Federation of

| Boston, Feb. 14-At n meeting yes.
terdny In this city OF fifty-iive repre-
| sentatives of textile unions IN New
England, It was unanimously voted to
recommend that all unions call otit the
operatives IN every cotton mill In New
England.
The meeting was practically the out
come OF the recommendation which
President Gompers made to the FEEDER
ntion OF Labor last Sunday, In which
he urged the different unions to unite
on some settled policy In the mill sit
uation in New England. At that meet
Ing committee of four was appointed
to take charge Of the matter and after
conference this committee recon-
mended definite action. To-day the
representatives OF the various national
textile associations assembled and for
four hours discussed the situation from
every standpoint. The primary object
of the meeting was to devise some
methods OF rendering assistance to the
New Bedford strikers.
1t was pointed out that if the strikers
at New Bedford could hold out for four
weeks without receiving more than 20
cents per operative per week In the
way OF outside assistance, other mill
operatives could stand II similar strain.
cipitate n crisis that would have 10 be
met within n short time by the manu-
facturers. 1t was also shown that the
mule splnners were in excellent con-
dItion as regards funds; United Textile
Workers and the New England Fed
Grafton OF Weavers were also in good
shape, but that the rest were short OF
funds. The questions were also dis
cussed and at length the matter was
put to vote. no one being registered
against the motion that the different
unions should order n general strike in
every cotton mill In New England until
satisfactory adjustment OF wages could
be arranged.
1t now remains for various national
unions to take action On the resolu-
tion. but what this action will be Is a
matter of conjecture. II all should
acquiesce and vote to strike. 14I.0UO
operatives would undoubtedly cease
work and the manufacture of cotton
goods throughout New England would
be at a standstill. If. on the other
hand only n few unions should vote to
strike, the refusal of the others would
still keep large portion Of the mills In
operation.
Inasmuch. however. as the meeting
was the outcome of President Com
pers' suggestion. and as he admonished
the members of the Federation OF La
Dor to join hands and assist the New
Bedford strikers 1t seems probable
that nearly every union will carry out
the recommendations and that one of
the greatest strikes ever seen In this
country is impending.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
WHAT THE COMMISSIONER HAS
DONE.
Nearly FIFTY thousand Persons Examined
During tho Year-The system Pro-
notes Economy.

Washington. Feb. 1j.-Tbe annual
report Of the Civil Service commission
fer the fiscal yenr ended June 30. 1897.
iias been presented TO the President II
begins with n statement to show that
after an experience of nearly fifteen
years the hopes OF advocates Of the
civil service INV hnve been largely
realized. 1u practice the law has
proved TO be II constantly exerted and
effective force In the direction OF
economy.
Considering the few changes In the
service Under the merit system and the
wholesale removals under the patron
nge system. the economy and efficiency
OF the one stand is In striking contrast
TO the extravangance and inefficiency
of the other.
Since 1888 fthe year of the orgnniza-
tion of the commissionl. the unclassi-
fed positions which have been subject
to political control have increased in
unmbcr 81 per cent, and in cost 43 per
cent, while the classified positions sub
ject 10 examinations have remained at
n standstill. The large extension Of
the civil service rules in May, 1896, 10
include positions hitherto unclnssihed.
the report says. brought to light a
number Of unnecessary positions. Quite
| n NUMBER OF these nave Deen aDOllsneu
as a measure of economy.
The whole number of positions ex-
amined during the year wns 1915. OF
whom 2S,593 passed. The number OF
appointments were I,I36. The com
mission. the report says, has been
steadily making its examinations more
I practical. Numerous complaints have
been made of violation OF the rules of
| the civil service in the Treasury de
partment, the Department of Justice
and the Interior department. In each
case examinations have been made by
representatives. the commission and
such cases as appeared to he violations
of the law were referred TO the depart
ment TO which II belonged. In eacli
case the commission has not yet re-
ceived reply. The report speaks
/ highly of the promotion system lJnscd
on the efficiency record. This has been
especially indorsed by the Navy de
partment In the work in the yards. On
the ,other hand, the commission de
precates the proposition of limited ten
ure OF government Office. pointing out
that II would not only impair the
efficiency of the service. but open the
door for political influence.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
RECENT INVENTIONS.

Bicycle tires are to be keptfree from
nuncturesl by new armor' which is
formed of fiat links of sheet metal
woven into broad chain and set In
the tread of the tire.
Fish can be caught through the Ice
by a new device. consisting of, board
having a reel pivoted in 1t to hold the
line and spring signal arm which Is
released by fish pulling on the line.
new toy for the children consists
of hollow finger ring, with an outlet
in the setting through WHICH water is
forced by flexible ball attached to
the under side OF the ring and held in
the hand. .-.s.,l~..-.
cigars and cigarettes can be lighted
without the aid OF q match by COM
position cap formed of, combustibles
and designed tp,-be attached to each
cigar and ignited by a 'frictoH head
similar %: a match -
Hats are retained in their original
shape by. two. natal strips crossed at
the center of sthe crown, and bent to
the shape of 3he rim. 70 which they
are attached and covered with cloth or
plated into the. straw. :.
To aid in teaching, music in schools
western woman has patented a NOV
able ladder. which may be suspended
on a blackboard on which the staff is
drawn. the ladder being fitted with
balls set on movable arms. to indicate
notes. 9 iFt
To assist photographer. in taking
flashlight pictures a sheet of cardboard
is formed OF highly infiammable ma
terials and fiashlight powder, the ad-
vantage being that the flash covers a
larger area and gives brighter light
than the loose powder.
In a recently patented animal-clean-
ing device a circular brush is mount
ed on "A revolving shaft. geared TO two
friction wheels, mounted, on, yoke
frame the brush being rapidly re-
yslved by drawing the; friction wheels
lightly over the body of the animal.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
senator chandler.s Views.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Senator, vii
liam T.. Chandler of New Hampshire is
out In another Interview. in which he
predicts disaster to the Republican
party. Among other things he says:
1.-The Republican party VIII most
certainly 20 down to defeat in the. con
gressional elections next fall; If, the
campaign is fought upon the money
issue alone. The present Republican
administration must come ont boldly
for the annexation of Hawaii and the
freedom of Cuba.
If the United States should .dellber-
ately and completely declare. its deter
minntion to make Cuba free, Spain will
not fire the first gun. There will be
no war. Cuba can he made free by
the United States. If. however, the al
tentative of war comes, 1t would
strengthen the patriotism of the Amer
lean nation to be concerned in the
struggle of a people-who are seeking
liberty"
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
Letter Has Sold HI. wheat.

Chicago, Feb. Hit Is positively
stated that contracts for moving l.500,-
600 bushels of Letter wheat to the sea
board have been made.
The Chronicle says: 1t Is estimated
that the Letter holdings of wheat in
this city and afloat will exceed 10000
900 bushels. and since n recent visit
to this city of the eastern exporters the
suspicion has arisen that the entire
amount has been disposed of to a
British syndicate. Freight men do not
deny that negotiations looking 10 the
placing of large contracts have been
pending for some time. and 1t is as
serted on good authority that every
prominent eastern line connecting will
Chicago has been invitedsto bid on the
transportation of an indefinitely large
amount of wheat to the seaboard.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
FASHIONS FROM PARIS.

The. Russian blouse as an outdoor
garment is very much worn, but not
In fur, as the fashion will be too evan
escent for that ~
: The skirts are worn SO very long.
both before and behind, that, they are
now carried over the arm. displaying
to great advantage magnificent silk pet-
ticoats.
Black. and white is a perfect rage,
and is very expensive, as white. chiffon
and satin bodices soil most eas,,y. es-
pecially as they are worn under jackets
and cloaks.
White gloves are still very fashion,
able, but they are not SO universal as
last season. With gray costumes gray
gloves are worn and with green gowns
tan gloves are seen. h|
With black dresses brocades petit
coats laden with lace are the latest
mode. The streets of Paris are SO
much cleaner than ours that all this
silken luxuriance is possible.
The hair in Paris is now worn quite
smoothly, brushed up at. the back. like
the ugly fashion of twenty-five years
ago. 1t is not quite So bare. as the
storm collars reach above the ears.
The dress collars. too. are enormously
high. and are frequently finished with
a plated bow in front.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
FRANCES E.wILLARp DYING.
Famous Leader of the woman's Christian
Temperance Union Nenr IL End.

~htoh ANV"t ~ As""'
Chicago. ILL.,. Feb. 15.-t'rances L.
Willard is dying III New York City.
The famous leader of the Womans
Christian Temperance Union was
stricken with Influenza shortly after
her arrival mt the Empire hotel in New
York last month. and despite the unre-
mitting efforts of skilled physicians
and friends has been steadily growing
worse. until to-nighrs the doctors tele-
graphed to,shicaeo, that death was in
evitnb.r. - ~
Miss willard went ia New York
early in January, accompanied by her
secrcHry, Miss Anna Gordon, 10 en-
deavor 10 raise funds 10 discharge the
temple debt Sheswas far from strong
when She, left for the East and has
fallen IN easy prey to disease. Dis
patches from New York npprised Miss
/ Willard's friends stO-niglt that the end
was near. Her;ilIness had been known
. to them for some weeks, but II was
deemed wise to keep 1t from the public
as long as there was hope OF her re-
covery. r
Mrs. Matilln Il. Carse was one of
the first to receive the sad news to-
dny, and. although she herself is con
fined to her home. sent word 10 the
temple that the beloved leader was
stricken, and prayers were offered Tor
Miss Wizards recovery Mt the noon
day meeting in Willard hall.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
nAzA,NE.s TWO LOVES.
HI. s.eoud wifes Resemblance to sh'
Firas One.

His seeoud wife's RESEMBLANCE 10 the
First One. ~
Bazaine, when a colonel. came across
little Spanish girl of great beauty
and personal attractions. who seemed
to him out of place amid her surround
ings, says the Century. He picked up
the little wild rose as 1t grew on the
roadside. and conceived the no
tion of transplanting it. He took
the child to Paris, where he
left her in convent to be ed
ucated. On his return to Paris after
several years of brilliant campaigning
he fell In love with her. and. breaking
through all rules OF French matrimo-
nlal usage, married her. After several
years OF happy married life the general
left her to take command Of the army
in Mexico. While he was away on this
expedition the news of her death
reached him. After funeral mass.
which he heard with his officers. he re-
tired to his tent and. alone. fought tne
hardest of battles and conquered his
own heart. In few days he returned
to his duty and no one ever knew
what had passed in his innermost SOUL
Two years later ball was given at
the quartier-general. Bazzaine. who
had lately been promoted to the rank
of marshal QSeD. had stopped for
moment to say few words, when one
OF his guests. young Mexican girl.
who was standing by. suddenly stopped
near us. having torn her dress. rms
were produced. the damaged rufiie was
repaired and the girl passed on VINO
is it," asked the marshal. evidently
much struck with her appearance. IL
Is extraordinary" he muttered, now
much'she reminds me of my wife. lie
looked distrait, and shortly afterward
excused himself and wandered OIL In
the direction Mdlle. de la Pena had
taken. The courtshlp was short one.
Macmillan. in order to facilitate
union. which he deemed to be In the
interest OF his government. gave the
young girl as a dowry the palace OF
San cosme. valued at $1oO,ooo; ana
thus was May united to December. Two
children were born to the marshal, one
i OF them in Mexico. and never was fath-
er prouder of his young Wife and Oh
her offspring than was the marshal
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
w4ALERs. RELIEF EXPEDITION.
Party Has Started Its Long Trip Overland
Across Northern Alashn.

Across Northern Alashn.
Seattle, Wash. Feb. 1i.-News was
received here to-day from the expe-
dition sent by the government last No
vember on the revenue cutter Bear 10
relieve the whaling fleet imprisoned in
the Arctic ocean. The news was
brought by the steamship Lakme,
which left Dutch harbor. Alaska, Feb
ruary Sd.
The overland expedition. in charge
of Lieutenant ID. ii. Jarvis, left the
Bear December 18th for Tunnorok, n
native village, on the north shore of
Cape Vancouver, and the ship return
ed to Dutch harbor, where she went
into winter quarters. The overland eX-
pedition. consisting of Lieutenant Il.
+. Berthof, Surgeon ]. Coll and +. X.
Coltschoff. guide, expected 10 proceed
to st. Michaels, which place they
would reach in about ten days after
leaving the Bear. From st Michaers
the overland expedition will go to Tel
Ter station, where reindeer will be pro-
cured with which to make the nip TO
Point Barrow. On account of the ice,
the Bear was only able to get withtn
sixty miles of Sledge island. where it
was originally intended TO land the
overland expedition. ;is =
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
Friendly Advice.

"You say my poem is not altogether
satisfactory" said the long-haired in
dividual. as he returned the manu-
script to his pocket.
would you mind suggesting some
thing that would tend toward improv-
ing it?"
certainly not" replied the editor.
eIf IT was mine / would cut 1t down
about one-half, and then
Yes" interrupted the poet; "and
then what would you do?"
Burn what's left" continued the
editor.
The western recorder., 1898-02-17
AGAINST A TRUST.
Court of Appeals stops the Proposed Com
binatIon of Iron Pipe Concerns.

Court of Appeals Stops the Proposed Com
binatlon of Iron Pipr Concerns.
Cincinnati, Feb. 14.-Thc United
States Circuit Court of Appeals for the
Sixth circuit to-day decided the cast
iron pipe trust ease. The suit was be-
gun In the United States Circuit Court
of Chattanooga 10y a bill in equity filed
by the attorney general of the United
States against six cast iron pipe COM
panies, the Addystone Company If
Cincinnati, Dennis Long & Co. of
Louisville, Chattanooga Pipe Works of
Chattanooga, the South Pittsburg Pipe
Works OF South Pittsburg, Tennessee,
the Admission Pipe Works of Admission.
Alabama. the Howard Harris Com
pnny of Bessemer. Alabama. to enjoin
them from continuing TO do business
under n contract of association which
the bill charged was violation of the
federal antitrust act of 1890. but be
cause IT was in restraint Of Interstate
trade in cast iron pipe and an attempt
ed monopoly of the same. The Cir
cult Court dismissed the bill and the
United States appealed.
The Court of Appeals held first that
the contract of association, even II the
prices fixed under 1t We're reasonable
and Its only purpose wns to prevent
ruinouS competition, MS claimed by de-
PENDANTS, was nevertheless void at
common law. because in restraint of
trade and attempted monopoly; second.
that The prices were not reasonable
and the purpose was an attempted mo-
nopoly: third. that the trade restrained
by the contract of association was the
negotiation and sale of pipe TO be de-
livered across state lines from the
state of manufacture to the state of
sale and this was under nll the de
cisions of the Supreme Court ihter-
state commerce: and, fourth as CON
cluslon from these premises that the
contract of association was restraint
and burden on Interstate commerce
and "a violation of the federal anti
trust and should he en- Joined.