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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
The Romantic South is Passing.
From the Americus tGa.) Times Recorder.

From the Americas (Ga.) Times-Recorder.
While many Northern dollars have been
invested III southern enterprises, it is adj
mitted that by far the greater part of the
increased wealth is due to Southern in
telligence and energy. Yet this is only
the beginning. The iron area of the South
enc hundred miles in length and two hun
dred in width, paralleled by belts of coal
and limestone, is only worked in it's YES
Thule, as it were. In few years hundreds
of shops, whose fires will be fed from the
coal at the doors, will surround every pres
ent one. We are assured that Alabama
is now laying down iron in England az
prices with which the English producers
say they cannot compete at any profit
One-half Of all the standing timber of the
country is in the South. 1t is not so many
years since the South bought all it's meat
and its corn in the North, and the carrying
of these for which vast sums were paid by
the impoverished people, was the main
support of lines Of steamers. The romantic
South is passing. So is the impoverished
South
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrst.

Spain is demanding the meaning of the
war preparations in the United States She
knows what they mean. They mean that
the United States is getting itself into such
a position that 1t can enforce its demands
in the Maine or the general Cuban matter
quickly and cheaply, whatever they may
be. The ignorant Spanish populace are
clamoring for Sagasta to tell the United
States to stop these preparations, but thai
astute statesman is keeping quiet Most of
the work of Strengthening the country's de-
lenses which is being done now ought to
have been done long ago. One good object
Will be accomplished by the present mil
itary and naval legislation even II war is
averted. The nation will get itself into a
reasonably good condition Of defense, and
the needed work in this direction will not
be neglected hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Suit Department.

8 Strictly All wool Suits, blouse style, trimmed
with satin. Sizes a. SO and IS. Reduced from
$3.50 to $50 each.
Heotrope Broadcloth Suit, braid trimmed
Size IS. Reduced from $50. 90 to S15.c0.
l fine Illuminated Green Broadclo!h Suit, braid
trimmed, lined all through With fine taheta SILK
Size &c. Reduced from $1,000 TO $3.50.
IL Women's Atwood Scotch Plaid Waists, maze
with bias fronts and plated backs Sizes j., "a
and So Reduced from So so to S2.0e each.
10 China SIX Waists. in heiictr"pe. pink rryai
30 and "a reduced from $500 to s.. So each.
Black 1affeta SIX Waists. Sizes ii, 30 ana
40. Reduced from $500 TO -. 80 each.
braid trimmed. Sizes "a. 49, 81 and 10 REDUCED
from $3.50 to Sf.00 each.
bon trimmed. Size 80. Reduced from Sl1Oo to
81 10
fancy silk lined. Size 36. Reduced from SlJoo
$500. go
Black Kersey Cloth Cape, cloth trimmed. Size
80. Reduced from S12. to So. 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
A Sense OF Humor.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Tor
kins, you know you used to say that had
no sense of humor."
THAT is trle. But I must confess you
are getting on"
Il am glad to hear you say so. And I
have treat in store for you. Pretty soon
1 am going to ask you for spring bonnet
and 1 want you TO laugh and be good ma
tured, just as you do when you read of
such things"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Picture Department.

25 Gibson's Sketches 15x2O with 3-inch mat
Reduced from $1.O0 Zoe. each
50 Unframed Pictures Sizes llx13 l6x9o and
2Dx24. Reduced from Be. and 1Oc. TO & for Sc
Mirrors, in oak and gilt frames Reduced
from 95c. to 25c. each.
u Medallions. Reduced from S5c. to 25c each
IA Pictures. In gilt frames various subjects
Reduced from s.. A. 1895 and So o. to 81 90 each
Engraving in Florentine gilt frame. Reduced
from $500 TO 81 so.
Engraving, Loves Ardor' I'm white and gilt
frame. Reduced from $500 to $500.
Water Color In white and gilt frame Reduced
from $1,000 to $500.
J Pastel in Florentine gilt frame and gilt mat
Reduced from $1,000 to $500.
Photographs of ''Darkies'' in gilt frames Re-
duced from $3.50 to $100 each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Our Wheels In Europe.
From the New York Herald.

tne NEW IOrK Hefalu.
Our consuls abroad are making some
pleasant remarks about the American BIZ
cycle.
They report that our wheels are so popu-
lar in Germany that the German manufac-
turers are In high dudgeon and talk of the
matter in lugubrious tones. Practically the
same news comes from Switzerland
Our bikes have growing popularity,
based on merit They are, in the first
place, lighter than those of foreign make,
and, In the second place, they represent
the latest improvements in wheels
When you recall the fact that several
thousand bicycle patents have been re-
corded in Washington during the last
twelve months 1t Is not surprising that
Europe looks to America for the best wheel
that can be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
A EiClteY.
n FISHIVT.
10 hoI6eS' man I ayy1lh kpowpd

De baddes' man l evvuh knowed
Wah Turkey Level 'Rastus.
When he wah 'rCun' it seem jes' like
De trouble can't git past US.
He nevvuh did parade aroun'
A-dazzlin' ev'ry gazer.
You'd mostly fin i'm keepin' still
A-honin' up his razor.
Dahs lots O. fellers dat'll brag
When he ain by to hear EN-.
An tell what dey is gwineter do
Eff 'Rastus ventures near EN-.
But when we brings de news he laughs
An says it nevvuh pays er
Real gemman fob ter boast instid
O. honin' up his razor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
China Department.

Limoges China Dinner Set, neat floral decora-
5000.
English Porcelain Tea Sets. Reduced from
81. IS to 500 each.
Medium size Jardinieres Reduced from s1.OO
to Soc. each.
odd Decorated Wash Basins. Reduced from
$1.O0 to 6ac. each.
"a plain White Porcelain Covered Butter Dishes.
Reduced from soc. to 15c each.
Decorated Vienna China Cake Plates Re-
duced from soc. to 35c. each.
Decorated English Porcelain Water Pitchers
Reduced from 40c TO 2oc. each.
% odd Decorated German China Sauce Plates.
Reduced from Toe. to &c. each.
Decorated Carlsbad China Ice Cream Sets.
Reduced from .25 to Id set.
Decorated Carlsbad China Berry Bowls Re-
duced from $I0O to Soc each.
8 Brush Vases. slightly damaged Reduced from
10c. TO &c. each.
Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Rug Department.

II Jute Wilton Rugs. Size sexes inches Red
and green effects; slightly soiled from window dis
play. Reduced from 81. 20 to 81. IS each
Z White Fur Rugs Size Boxes inches. Reduced
from $500 TO 81. 80 each.
9xl2-foot Persian Art Squares. dull blue old
rose and terra Gotta effects. Reduced from SIS 90
to $500 each
extra heavy An-woOl Ingram Art SQUARES
Size 3x3 yards. Reduced from S. 10 to So 15 each
Atwood Extra Heavy Smyrna Rugs, SKIP feet
Reduced from ,32.OO to $500 each
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Shoe Department.

10 pairs Women's Brown Jersey and Brown
hersey Bicycle Leggins- Sizes TO g. Reduced
from S1.O0 to 15e. "A pair.
e., y pairs Women's Brown Canvas Bicycle Leggins
q pairs Womens kangaroo Lace Shoes, extern
sion sion seies; military III heels Sizes and 5la A3ls
pairs Women's Box Calf Lace Shoes military
heels. extension soles. Sizes 81. A-5Is B-3 6Is
and D. Reduced from So. 90 to 500 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Bows Department.

10 Atwood Double breasted Refer Suits, neatly
braided sailor collar. Sizes to 4. Reduced from
$3.50 and $500 to ST. so each.
5 Atwood Double-breasted Suits: Sizes D. II,
IA and Is. Reduced from $500 to 81. 95 each.
10 Atwood Astrakban Refers wide sailor col
lars. Sizes 3. 4, 5, and g. Reduced from $3.50
to $500 each
All-wool Long Pants Suits, blue and black.
Sizes IA and 10 Reduced from S.! to 30 ca
IL Al-wool Flannel Blouses, ruiied fronts. Sizes
g. g. Z 8 and 8. Reduced from $1.OO to 15c each.
20 pairs All-wool Extra Pants. Sizes 4, 8. .. y,
TO- II and -. Reduced from &c. to 4Sc. pair.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

about the city so that the time elapsing
between the discovery of fire and the
sounding Of the signal may be reduced to
the lowest possible point. The system
should be modern in every respect, whereas
now. according to the Commissioner, it is
one of the poorest in this country. This
state of things should be, remedied without
delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Upholstery Department.

46 odd Window Shades. linen and opaque cloth,
various coiors. Reduced from 4oc.. Soc. and Ioc.
to 25c each.
Ga Tapestry Table Covers Reduced from
$1.O0 to zoe. each; 6 from 81 70 to 81. 80 each.
i 1o-4 Velour Table Cover damaged. Reduced
from $500 to $500.
Fringed Flannel Table Covers. Reduced from
15c. to 25c. each
pairs Tapestry Portieres. reduced from 81 30
to So 50 pair; pairs, from $500 to $500; pairs.
from $500 tc $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Black Goods Dept.

BIZ yards 40-inch Silk wool Lansdowne. Re-
duced from $4.03 to 1929.
"a yards 45-inch All-wool Henrietta. Reduced
from 81. 10 to 1915.
2 yards 47-ineh Atwood Diagonal Reduced
from So SO to $500.
yards 45-inch All-wool Henrietta. Reduced
from S. 10 to $500.
2M yards 40-inch Silk-and-wool Henrietta. Re-
duced from $4.32 to 1926
2ls yards 3e-ineh Ail-wool Storm Serge. Re-
duced from 81 Is to 75c.
i yards 45-lnch silk-and-woo Creponette. Re-
duced from $500 to $780,
yards 42-inch Atwood Grape Cloth. Reduced
from $500 to 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Mems Department.

25 Mems and WOmen's Black Satin Ties, l am!
rs inches wide. Reduced from 25c. to 12lac each.
40 Colored Negligee SHIRTS. somewhat rump'ed;
some with collars and cuffs attached: some with
separate cuffs. Sizes 1874 TO liz. Reduced from
15c., 100 and S150 to 5ec. each.
II pairs Lightweight Gray Merino Drawers.
Sizes IS, 40 and A. Reduced from S5c to soc. pr.
First foor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Misses Department.

10 Girls Wool Refers, braid and cloth trim-
med Size T. Reduced from $500 to 90 each
4 Girls Atwood Cheviot Jackets. Sizes IA ana
49, Reduced from $1,000 to S325 each.
Girls Combination Dresses fancy skirt ana
plain Jacket Sizes 10 and II. Reduced from
3 Girls Long Cloaks, fancy cheviots. braid
trimmed. Sizes and 9. Reduced from $OW 10
$3.50 each.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
The Neanest Nan.

yesterday"
Eyes. He had to get a ten-dollar bill
changed 1t would have worn out If he
lad carried it any longer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Bed Department.

extra heavy Enameled Bed, full double size
with high headpiece, swell foot. brass top rails
from $500 to $11 .95
White Enameled Bed, full double size swell
root brass top rails, rings and spindles; damaged
Reduced from $1,000 to 800.
Couches. spiral springs. sloping head and soft
spring edge upholstered in figured corduroys and
fringed all round; slightly soiled. Reduced from
Third h0or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Corset Department.

1 pairs French Corsets, ccutil, heavily boned
with whalebone. two side steels. top finished with
Z pairs L c. Corsets, cut bias. made Of French
coutil heavily boned with real whslebone top
"a, Is and g. Reduced from q. so to $50 psIr.
IL pairs Corsets. made Of coutil. well boned.
Sises "A and Is. Gray and white. Reduced from
TIC. to 39c. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
.JeWe1rY Department.

1 Solid Gold Ring. garnet and two pearls Re-
duced from $500 to 81. so.
Solid Gold Ring. emerald and pearl. Reduced
from $1,000 to $500
I Solid Gold King. pearls. Reduced from
to Csc.
French Gilt Buckle with Silk Belt Reduced
from tie. to &c.
EirSt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Glove Department.

II pairs Women's 4-button Black Kid Gloves.
Sizes 5h. 81 and IN. Reduced from $1.oO to
soc. pair.
pairs Women's Pigskin Gloves, tan and gray.
Sizes 81. ga and 81. Reduced from $1.0o to
Soc. pair.
5 pairs Women's Cream Kid Gloves. Sizes 5h
and 81. Reduced from Loo to soc. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Infants Department.

2 Children's Pique Coats, white and blue, deep
canes trimmed with handsome embroidery and in
sertion: Reduced from 500 and $l1oo to 800 ca
emuire STYLE large collar trimmed with fancy
braid Reduced from So. 80 to 81. so each:
Bows Pink and White Striped Silk Hat, trim
med with rosettes and aigrette. Reduced from
$500 to $500.
2 Fancy Silk and Straw Hats. trimmed with rib,
bon. lace and .hiffon Reduced from $500 and
81 so to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Linen DEPARTMENT.

II Heavy Cream Damask Table Cloths, with
red borders-size 2x2A yards, reduced from 50. 90
to $l5U each; size 2x3 yards, reduced from 81. so
to 1.SO each
10 German Damask Table Cloths fringed--211s
yards long reduced from $1.35 to $1.O5 each; 8
yards long, reduced from 81 so to $1.2O each.
s dozen John L. Browns Fine Irish Damask
Napkins CT inches squnfe), odd patterns. Re-
duced from $500 to 1915 dozen.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Knit Underwear Dent.

g Women's Black SILK Vests. high neck. short
sleeves, small sizes. Reduced from S2.:5 81 %
8 Women's SIX Vests. with fancy trimmings
pink and blue: low neck sleeves; slightly soiled
Reduced from $3.50 to 81. 80 each
Womens Light Blue Silk Vests low neck no
sleeves, lace trimmed. Sizes 4, and 6. Reduced
FROM zoe 10 62l.c each.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Muslin Underwear Dept.

10 Muslin Gowns, empire style, embroidery and
insertion across 'front.' rufie OF embroidery col
lar and sleeves, good length and width. Reduced
from 81. 90 to 69c each.
Cambria Skirts. umbrella STYLE trimmed with
wide valenciennes lace. Reduced from Toe. to
zoe. each
8 Colored Lawn Gowns, for lounging house or
night gowns; short double yoke in back, full front.
rufle of satin ribbon on neck and sleeves. Reduced
from 81 so to $1.00 each.
fine Cambria Gowns, plated to form yoke back
and 'front.' large collar wide valenciennes lace on
collar and sleeves. Reduced from $1.25 to 81. 90
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Hi. Fate in HI. own Hands.

What wonderful romance Is wrapped
Up In the life story Of the late Blanche K,
Bruce! From slave to statesman. From
the shadow Of the auction block to the
fierce light of public career; from OBJ
scurity to the representative of a race.
The negro need not go outside his own
racial environment for inspiration to a
great and useful career. AS Booker T.
Washington has said, the ultimate fate OF
the negro lies largely, In his own hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Furniture Department.

Folding Card Tables, 20x30. covered with green
81. Is each
Folding Card Tables natural wood finish.
Reduced from $1.50 to Sl.0o each.
Imitation Mahogany Jardiniere Stands. Re
duced from $1.s5 to $1.O0 each.
Fancy Chair, forest green frame. upholstered
seat and back. Reduced from 500 10 $S.05.
I Stalman B1reau Trunk, 96-inch. Reduced
Fourth 0olr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

Your hearts must sure be moved to note
Our modesty and our distress;
We only ask to keep af1oat
Our flag ard our Indebtedness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

Richard Croker acts little like a man
vino had been snubbed in Europe and was
determined to return with official dignities
which would compel consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

Base ball would never do as Spanish
game. 1t would be demoralized from the
outset by every home teams determine
ton to keep defeats out of the newspapers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

France naturally dislikes to see any signs
of general disturbance just when she is
getting ready to collect large dividends
from Paris exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Hosiery Department.

II pairs Women's Tan Cotton Hose. double heels
and toes. Sizes sM. Q. on and 10. Reduced from
Il Usirt Women's Black Lisie Thread Hose
double drop-stitch effect: white heels and toes.
sizes and Oh. Reduced from 3Sc. TO &c. pair.
pairs Woinen's Black and Gray Wool Hose.
sizes and sM. Reduced from &c. to pairs for
6Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

The paths to fame are mysterious and
diverse. Every now and then some city
councilman becomes celebrated for having
refused a briDe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Art Department.

2 Hand-embroidered Tea Cloths Reduced from
$2o.90 to $lgO each; l from $500 to $500.
Hand embroidered Centerpiece Reduced from
$500 to $500: from $500 to $1.O0.
Handembroidered Baby Carriage Spread. Re-
dUced from 800 to So SO.
Stamped Colored Linen Table Cover. Reduced
from $500 to $500.
First door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

Tie cold wave halted in time to keep the
public in the usual suspense with reference
to the peach crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Blanket Department

Sateen Down Comforts Reduced from sT.0O
TO $500 each.
pair 1o-f All-wool California Blankets, dam
aged. Reduced from 81 so to $500.
Roman SILK Blankets, soiled. Reduced from
$500 TO Sf.oO each.
Second uoO-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

Mr.. Debs reports that mis- new colony is
fourishing. Mr.. Debs never does anything
without a flourish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
White Goods Dept.

so remnants 40-inch India Linon, 1 to yards.
Reduced from PKG to &c. yard.
II remnants Figured Pique, 3 to u yards. Re
duced from SOC. to BE yard.
remnants Iinen-tan, pink and greens to II
yards Reduced from 45c. to 25c. yard.
Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

1t is not 20 be expected that the hauteur of
Spain will reach such point as to refuse
charitable donations TO the reconcentrados.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
SHOOTING STARS.
Raw.

'That man behaves like raw recruit
said one Spanish officer.
Yes" answ cred the other. HE doesn't
even know how to operate typewriter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Prudent,

you are advertising quite early in the
year." said the summer resort landlord )
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24
Lansburgh & Bro.
Items of
Interest.

1t is well-known fact that FRIDAY
is Bargain Day on our third floor
You will find bargains in all classes
of merchandise. The items below
mentioned are new spring goods:
In our Boys Clothing Department We oo,.r q
s 0 To- 81 sfy Tweed suits sizes Qgc. each
trimming sizes to nancy ST.. 10 each.
A small lot Of light Reading
cashmere Boys Suits. sizes mR, -u
u 10 H. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SOSe CGGlle
lot Of Smsil-checked (me-
dunn colcred, Ctssi mere Boys CT IN n
Suits. 9 to I5............. > Il .TY each.
Knee Pants.
An extra cheap lot of Fine Bleached Pillow
'aSihsS ana Sheetnss The famous Pearl Brand"
. "a 1sc. Worth BE
1o4. lie. Worth 25c
A lot Of Soiled Pillow Cases % OK ZC GdCEI
One OF one ard wide Light and Dark Fi;,
S sase E,a1% aas Striped Per. 6Ac. yd.
lot II Chiliren's Past NJ nernn
Bordered Handkerchiefs. I've SoSuns
na A lot Of White Duo. Rem. 6Mc. yd.
sach st s # s"sa su. n SOC. each.
Furniture sasei Denim sas pGsGnas ana &c. yd
sraead Gs "a e White der aa: STYLES S1.39
Worth So
4 dog. Fine silkoline. Regular Size Comforts.
filled with best pure white CT Tn
cotton ~NeV>
Worth $500
lot of Feather Pillows. csc. pair.
Baby 4 ' Gomfol lss Of s.lloline soc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

YES. I always fix up my announcements
at this time of year. You see. am thor
orghly Conscientious man, and wish to be
able to state that there are no mosqui-
toes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-24

CIn order to avoid delays, on nc-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
TO any individual connected with the
Office. but uin,ply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or business Depart.
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Stikeen River journal., 1898-06-18
Wrangel's Water Supply.

TO the Editor of the JOURNAL:
AS the season advances, the urgent
necessity for drinkable water becomes
more and more apparent. In fact, il
something is not done in the way OF
supplying the town with that life-giv.
ing and life-saving element, an cpl
dcmic may be safely prophcsied. The
subscriber has made dligent inquiries
from the home inhabitants of the place
and finds that this want has always
been felt during cold spell in winter
and dry spell in summer: but not to
such an extent us now, for the reason
that heretofore, the one or two small
springs sutficed to supply the small de-
mand. The condition of affairs have.
however, changed and the people of
this town will soon realize the urgent
necessity that exists for fresh water.
| understand that abundant fresh water
can be brought into town at Il mini
mum expense as II starter. The gem
tlemen owning the right have informed
me that they are willing to assist to
the utmost extent of their powers in
fnrther'ng any scheme to supply the
town, that they have spent considerable
money in preliminary surveys and 9TH
er WORK, and that the scheme of bring
ing in water is unusually feasible. AS
Il purposed permanent resident of the
town, would urge the inhabitants of
the town to each contribute their quo
ia in flrthcrance of this much needed
enterprise. and to get at it ut once.
Yours rruly, SUBSCRIBER
Stikeen River journal., 1898-06-18
The Newspaper Mans Grave.

NV hose lonesome deserted grave is
that down there in the hollow" asked
the stranger of an old resident of a
thriving little town in British Column
bia the other day.
"Ah. that. said the old resident,
that the newspaper fellow that was
buried down there while this town was
Il village. Good enough fellow. too. =
he soliloquizcd. but made big mis-
take.
.'llow so:' asked the stranger
"Well, replied the old timer, "he
came here and started a paper and did
IL curious thing didn abuse anybody.
treated everybody alike. gave the news
as it occurred and tried to mind his own
business. Rather an able chap. too,
but it didn't work"
"What DIDN'T work." quericd the
stranger.
why, minding his own business. "
said the Old man. You see. some of
the business men took it into their
heads cause he didn't abuse others
that he was ag'in them and so it went.
The fellar took sick after awhile and
died. and he was buried down there
In that hollow cause he hadn't enough
friends left to pack him up the hill to
the burying ground But the chap
that is here now is all right. He
changed the name of the paper from
Pacilicr to the Agitator and he has
been stirring them up ever since. Yes
sir. he's all right. Averages two
fights and IA law suit month. and has
tit seven duals sinct the Agitator start
ed. He is Il much respected man in
this community
Stikeen River journal., 1898-06-18
Given His PASSPORT

y copyrighted special from St.
Thomas to the New York evening
Journal, says:
Suspected OF having furnished the
United States with information of San
Juan harbor, Walter Bett, Secretary
OF the British Consulate at that port
has received his passports and has been
banished from Port Rico by order OF
Governor General Mancias.
Bett was imprisoned in dungeon
for fifty-six hours, and during that
time was subjected to gross mistreat.
ment.
British Consul General Crawford has
made formal protest to his govern
ment, and serious international com
plications are imminent.