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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
MAIL FOR HAWAII.
A General and Erroneous Impression
 That Domestic Rates Exist.


 That Domestic Rates Exist. Washington, Sept. 28.-The numerous articles of mail matter reaching the San Francisco postoffice addressed to Hawaii and paid for only at domestic rates indicate a general but erroneous impression that our domestic postal system was extended to those islands when they were annexed The post office department has called attention to the fact that the universal postal union rates apply to the Hawaiian mails as heretofore, the only exception being in matter addressed to our mili- tary or naval forces there, to which do- mestic postage applies. For the pres- ent the same rates apply to mails for and from Hawaii as before annexa- tiOn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
BRIDGEPORT MURDER CASE
THE MYSTERTOUS PASSENGER OF
 THE STEAMER VANCOUVER.

A Report From London That She Has
 Been Intervtewed-She Declared Her.
 self to be Catherine Wilbur, a Widow,
 of Los Angeles, Cal, and Was on n
 Visit to Her Daughter, Who Lives in
 London and Whose Address She De-
 clined to Give.
 London, Sept. 2s.-The mysterious passenger on the steamer Vancouver was interviewed on arriving in London yesterday. She declared herself to be Catherine Wilbur, a widow, of Los An geles, Cal, and said she had come here to visit a daughter who is living in London. But she declined to give her daughters address and when asked for the names of friends at Los Angeles she could only give the name of MT. Williout and refused to furnish his ad- dress The woman also said that she had never been in Bridgeport, Conn. She is about fifty-five years of age, of heavy build and stolid looking.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
To Have Charge of Naval Militia.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-Lieutenant Southerland, the commander of the Eagle, which made such a creditable record in fighting the Spanish forces, has been selected by the assistant sec retary of the navy to take charge of the naval militia branch of the depart ment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
Denmark,s Queen Dying.

London, Sept. 29.-A dispatch from Copenhagen says that the death of Queen Louise of Denmark is nomen- tarily expected. She is unconscious Physicians are employing oxygen to fla cilitate her respiration The whole roy- al family are at her bedside.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
FRIENDLY INVASION OF CANADA.
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Conn
 pany to Visit Quebec Armed.

Boston, Sept. Ex-Governor Wolcott has received the following dispatch: To His Excellency, the Governor of Massa- chusetts: The Canadian government grants permis- sion to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company to visit Quebec armed, uniformed and equipped, on October $.
 Alvey Adee,
 Acting Secretary of State.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
French Ambassadors Farewell.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-M. Cambon, the French ambassador, called on Pres ident Mckinley this afternoon and made his farewell preparatory to the ambassadors departure for Europe He sail from New York on Saturday next.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
For an Eight Hour Day.

New York, Sept. 2S.-The convention of the United Brotherhood of Carpen- ters and Joiners' resolved to-day to nush the agitation for an eight-hour day. The committee on resolutions re- norted a resolution which was adopted to abrogate all relations with other as- soeiations of carpenters and woodwork CTS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
Hil1 Croker Confer.

Syracuse, Sept. 29.-Soon after mid- night, ex-Senator Hill joined in con- ference with Richard Croker About 1850 the conference ended and it was said 1t would be resumed at 9 o'clock this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE
GEN, KITCHENER,S REPORT OF THE
 FASHODA AFFAIR.

Office and That It Makes Interestfns
 Disclosures Arc CIamorousIy Demand
 ing That the Government Take the
 Public Into Its Conhdence-Negoti
 ations Regarding the Affair Begun i'm
 Paris.
 London, Sept 2S.-The newspapers of the country are clamorously demanding that the government take the public into it's confidence in regard to the Fashoda affair, having been informed that General Kitcheners report has reached the foreign office and that it makes interesting disclosures. The for elgn office has issued a formal refusal to make public any further details of the affa1r, some of which, however, are leaking out. The Sirdar, according to these, after Major Machand refused to surrender the French flag formally an- nounced that he had come to raise the Egyptian flag. Negotiations relative to the matter were begun at Paris to-day, the British ambassador, Rt Hon. Sir Edmund J. Monson, calling upon M. Delcasse, the French foreign minister.
 The London correspondent of the Bir- mingham Post learns that nothing will be done by the government in the mat ter of the French occupation of Fasho- da until Lord Cromer, the British diplomatic agent in Egypt, who left here on Monday, arrives in Cairo, where the first stage of the negotiations will be carried on The French ministers apparently desire to remove the arena of discussion as far as possible from Paris In Paris it is considered neces- sary in diplomatic circle that the Egyp- tian question should be sifted to the bottom and modus vivendi establish logical solution.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
Big Fire in Weymouth. Mass.

Weymouth, Mass, Sept. 2S.-The fac tory buildings of the Bradley Fertilizer shortly before Il o'clock tonight, caus- ing a loss of about s20O,0OO to the build ings and stock. The loss is practically covered by insurance. The plant was chiefly under one roof and covered much ground, so that when the fire broke out it spread to all parts, mak- ing it impossible to save anything. The cause of the fire is believed to be spon- taneous combustion, as the watchman patrolled the building only a few min- utes before the fire was discovered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29

Clinton. Mass, Sept. 2s.-Fire swept away the Central Maine railroad station and many of the adjoining buildings late tonight and for time the entire town was threatened. The fire loss is s5O.OO0 Other losses and insurance not yet known.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-29
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRACY
IT APPEARS TO BE IN 4 HOPELESS
 TANGLE.

The Chicago Platform Democrats After Threatening to Bolt Unless ReoOg- nized In the Convention To-day Met Last Night and Were Themselves Af- 1llcted With Bolt-HnI Gets Control of the State Committee.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

wide outlook that leads tho ants fo as- eeud frecs. but heeause The braves 0f fhc seess afford pasiuraze for fhelr small cattle. the aphids. These liwlc creatures exude voluntarily drops of a sweet liquid known as honey dew. The process Of milking "a fhl8. Tho ant comes up to the aphld and pats lt on the back with her antcnnae. ut which thc iattervd and pleased nphid gives forth the honey dew. which the ant eas with every sign of enjoy ment
 It might seem at first glance that the benefits of this relationship accrue only 10 the ants. However, this ls not the case. The ants are fierce defend ers of their flocks. and make lt very uncomfortable for the many Insect enemies of the aphids. Some species of ants build sheds over the aphlds upon the trees and other species re- move them 10 the safety of their own nests. but the special claim of the ants as aphld protectors Hes ln the care of the aphid eggs, which are shown as much attention as their own.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

tbs hrmn sisll ant maaH1 grown n the Philippines annually uuds maa= kef .n tFIs country Uut lf uusf hu, la Inferred Chat hemp "a fh. principal praduct nf the Philippine HF lag mHaHs. Tha Manila f4ha,rt "a IusfIg eelehrlted fhc warll over aud = rttsl ueNt fo the fnrsf Havana. THlf fuuae# 70. however. Is controlled hy spanish monopoly aud very l.fllr uI r rvef reaches the Tulied states Whair mil lions or dollars worth Of tobacco nnd sugar are sent ta Europe hy fbe span. lards In the Phllppluc~. American mar kets nre practically elasrd against them. The United statss Imported only SaooO worth of Manila tobacco last year Why should not all ot that tbhae- co crop come here next yelri Another thing. We buy eeod deal in the Phil. ipplnes. but sell little there. II k pro posed 10 make Il a market for oui goods. In the future.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

the ground u few feet in front of hls men; then, resuming his position, he said:
 'I now want every man who Is de termined to stay and die with me to form upon that line"
 With one exception thls order was Immediately obeyed. Every sick man who could walk arose and tottered to his place. Col. Bowie. who was dying of typhoid fever, asked that his cot might be carried to the line. The one exception, man named Rose, could not muster sufficient courage to reach the mark. He was allowed to attempt to escape and by Il miracle succeeded in getting through the Mexican forces. When il was all over he Was the only man of the garrison who was alive.
 It was not until the morning of March that the storming of the Ala mo took place. It was not a battle, but a slaughter. The 1000 MeXicans swarmed over the walls, and the little handful of Texans within killed. and kllled-and died. Col. Bowie, sitting on his cot with his back to the wall with death already written on his face, and with n strength that seemed su- pernatural, slew the enemy with his sword until they heaped about him so heavily that he could no longer strike. He fell. his body pierced in q dozen places. At the end of his cot was his nurse. an old Mexican woman, cd even then. who caught the stricken soldier and supported his head on her arm.
 And then, when the fighting had ceased. there were 2,00O dead MeXicans and the 900 dead Texans heaped to- gether in the ancient church. With bloody hands the surviving Mexicans sorted out the Texans and carried them into the plaza, where they piled them up, with rails between, and so burned them. Surely no more acceptable in- cense than that altar smoke ever as- cended to heaven!
 The Alamo Church Is shaped like q cross. and it was upon this crucitix that the martyrs died.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

nights. almost without cessation
 on thc evening of the eighth day-lt wus March q, 1<3g-ahaut two hours before sunset. it suddenly ceased
 Col. Barrett Trlyers. taking ndvan- tase of the lull. immediately collected his little army of patriots in single file, and delivered to them one of the most stirring and portentous addresses of history. Among other things he said:
 Our fate Is sealed. Within a few days-pcrhaps a few houfs-we shall he Tn eternity. Our business is not to make frutlcss efforts to save our lives, but to choose the manner of our death. Let Us resolve to withstand our enemies 10 the last. and nt each advance 10 kill as many of them as possible. XII them as they scale our walls. Kill them as they leap within, Kill them as they raise their weapons and as they Use them! Knl them as they kill our companions, and continue to kill them as long us one of Us remains alive,
 But leave every man to his choice. Should any man prefer To surrender or attempt to escape, he is at liberty to do so. My own choice is to stay In the fort as long as breath shall remain in my body and dle fighting. This will I do even if you leave me alone. Do as you think best but no man can die with me without affordlng me comfort in the hour of death!"
 Col. Trayers then drew his sword, and with the point traced a line upon
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
Vanity of Dummy shoea

It Is said that n coquettlsh trick pre- walls among the women at the seaside and watering place hotels in Europe. They have extra sets of tiny boots and shoes made, not for wear. but to be left outside their bedroom doors. It seems that foreigners, particularly Frenchmen, nre In the habit of scrutin- izlng closely the ladies' boots in the corridors of hotels The furnishing of such tiny sets Is recognized part of the boot and shoe trade in Paris. It Is also said that similar sets of very small boots, and shoes. and slippers are sold by the big shoe houses of Paris 10 be placed on exhibition with the brides rousseau. The French boot makers say that the Madrid ladies have the smallest feet. the Peruvian and Chillan ladies next Ladies from the United States are also remarkable for their small feet Russian ladies have heavy, splay feet In Northern
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
Few and Simple.

The wants of most persons are many and complex Their needs are much fewer and often very simple. If one wishes for peace of mind and any great measure of success in this world, he must learn to reduce his wants as near ly as possible to necessary things. Il is not at all essential that | person be rich, but many people wish to be and make haste to be. The result Is anxiety and oftentimes loss of integrity, and failure to reach the real needs of ones being; for happiness never lies in satis- faction of our wants, because these ever become greater as we try to satis- fy them,
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

The death of Samuel Plimsoll. "the sailors friend" shows what one mans determined activity and devotion to duty can accomplish. His whole life was devoted to reform and particular ly to the doing away of the abuse of overlooking vessels and sending them out in an unseaworthy condition. He labored in private and In Parliament for this object and wrote books and pamphlets calling attention to It. For years he was opposed b" the greedy shipping interests and hampered by the indifference of public officials. but he labOred on und!scouraged and at last success crowned his interchangeable ef- forts. He took no part in politics ex- cept as connected with his special mis- sion and WAS regarded in some quar- ters as a crank. but it Is to be set down to his credit that by his persistence and enthusiasm he achieved the great work of reforming the British shipping laws and protecting the lives of seamen. Such life was heroic, well rounded, and not spent in vain.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Among the most gratifying results of such splendid examples of bravery as those of Admiral Dewey and Lieut.. uobson is the effect they have had up on the spirit of the navy generally. No more conspicuous examples of skill and personal courage have been furnished in any war than have been presented during our own: and while every man connected with them has proved him self hero. there Is supreme gratifica- ton in the fact that all has been accom- plshcd without the sacrifice of single life. The effect has been to inspire the whole navy with q spirit of patriotism and courage.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
Age of Birds.

The eagle, raven. swan and parrot are each centarians. An eagle kept in Vienna died after q confinement of one hundred and fourteen years, and on an ancient oak in Shelbornc. still known as the raven tree" the same pair of ravens are believed to have fixed their residence for a series of more than ninety years. Swans upon the river Thames. about whose age there can be no mistake-since they are annually nicked by the Nintner's company, un. der whose keeping they have been for five centuries-have been known ro survive one hundred and fifty years and more. The melody of the dying swan Is mythological. Upon the ap- proach of death the bird quits the water. sits down upon the banks, lays it's head upon the ground expands its wings a trifle and expires, uttering no sound
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
Ants and Their Cows.

The fact that ants used aphids for milch cows was discovered nearly a century ago, but the special care given to their live stock has been a subject of more recent study, says the Chau- tauquan. Almost any one may have observed ants running up and down the trunks of trees and shrubs. It Is po joy nf clx -~. aA~'-~ for a
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

A dry goods firm in Pittsburg adyer- tised special sale of ladies wrappers one day at 9S cents. The figure nine type dropped out of the newspaper form. and the store was besieged with applicants for the Scent wrappers The firm realized that some one Lad blum dered." but sold the garments at large loss. and sent a bill for S4o5 to the newspaper. It was paid without pro test Both business houses kept faith with their patrons and for once the shoppers who try to get something for nothing succeeded.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Europe the hest-shaped feet are those of the women of Sweden. In Paris, the dewesses are noted for their small feet, and are very particular about their chaussure. German women have large, flat feet. and English women are noted on the Continent for awkwardly made boots and shoes. Dona Bertha, wife of Don Carlos, the Pretender, wears q tiye-and-a-half. Lady Malet. wife of the ambassador, has a phenomenally small foot.-Saturday Evening Post.
 Painful Spanish Fetters.
 This is the way Correspondent Charles II. Thrall was tied to Core
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
She Is SusDected,

When a young woman opens her window in December and leans out and watches the young man who has been calling on her as long as she can see him going down the street, the neighbors are justified in suspecting that her feelings for him Is something more than sisterly regard.-Somerville Journal
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

until the end of the war. But absence makes the heart grow fonder. The two wrote to each other every day, but the dreadful shadow of the Philippines was over all. They couldn't stand it, The storm burst. The climax came. Miss Smith was hurriedly summoned to San Francisco and got there just in time to be married before the steamer sailed transporting her husband afar.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Lawrence, were en- gagged to be mar ried. Buchan's reg inent was ordered
 to San Francisco. At the parting 1t
 " q $ Il Il derstood that the wedding was not to occur
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

If the Philippine Islands are to be come part of the United States their ac- quisition will probably cause quite a
 radical change In our trade relations. Heretofore the main article of import from the Philippines has been hemp. This Is the source of our rope. twine and cordage supply, and about half of
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
nA1TLe of rHE ALAMO
It was One of ihe Most Thrilling
 EIahIa In Amaricaa nlatarF.

Elttleo the Alamo TAnH
 wazZoue of th
 m11hru1In E flights lu Amcrl- can hIst0ryaays n Q orrcs lanflcnt. riieA Af AIcn Il l,umilarduent Of the place had Inst cd eght days and
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

The Bradford Era says: "The wom- en of the Philippines are said to be eXtrayaeantly beautiful They wear little clothing, have long hlaek 9air' large, languorous eyes, small bare feet. and all smoke strong black cigars. But perhaps civilization may be able to reform them, so far as tobacco is concerucd.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Wanted. a young man to he partly out-ot-loors and partly Inside q hotel. ' reads late advertisement in Il bush paper of Australia. \ correspondent feels compelled to ask what would happen when the door was shut
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

\ most useful lesson from our Span ish troubles is, that aS ill war the read iutss s all. Congress must, when peace is secured, either provide a substitute for the national guard or make 1t the duty of the respective States To organ ize and maintain some similar force which sA;sl be in fact that which the present guard has been. and is only in theory.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

The government now proposes 10 col l,et ccut on every seat or berth occu- pied iu parlor ear or sleeper. But II revenue Is the only object, why not go for the fellow Who has the money and tax the porter?
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
To Remove Grass Stains.

Grass stains may be removed from light summer frocks by damping the soiled part in little alcohol and rub bing well until no trace of the grass is left.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Tn many eases rumors arise from COP respondents waudrrlus In thrlr minds tll thoy become lost h conjecture.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Lost Mason and pIson's line: no re- Rarl Is offered. for h is gone forever.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

After thls wur Is over the spaulards might ut themselves better for the uest var by establishing fsw ulght schools for cuuuery.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

If you have new bad habit hves- tigation will reveal that you acquired jt in trying to quit an old one.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
III-Omened East Wind.

There are twenty-two allusions in the Bible to the east wind, nineteen of them being of disparaging character.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

The colarrd editor remarss that the black millionaire k on the way" or course he k; sleeping car porters a!- ways are ou the way.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

SIX hundred of the Kansas volun- terrs are Nehoolmasters They should be good shot~ ds t has been their husi- hess to teach tae young dca how to sAaat
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07
Married Before He Sailed.

When the war broke out Capt. Fred Buchan. Company B. Twentieth Kan. sas, and Miss Lucinda NJ. Smith. of
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

The lantern that the law compels wheelmen to carry Is a sort of legal light.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Germany has hecu shipping Krupp gaus 10 spain as "kiteacn furniture They mast have been passed through the custom house by range finders.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Aud ueW ln ohio ceaehman has been made captain ot d company ot volun- t,.ers. Ills lines have evidently fallen in pleasant places
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-09-07

Brakemen refer to the saloon free lunches as trading stamps"
The record-union., 1898-06-25
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S DAY
MASONIC LODGES CELEBRATED
IT LAST NIGHT.
The Wives and Daughters Of Mem
bers Joined Them in Commem.
Grating the Occasion

An exceptionally pleasant party was
the one assembled last night at Ma
sonic Hall to observe ST. Johns Day
under the auspices Of the Masonic
Lodges of this city.
ST. John the Baptist and st. John the
Evangelist are the patron saints of
Masonry, the day dedicated to the for
mer being yesterday and that dedi-
Gated to the latter being December
18th. Both are observed by Masons,
out last night was a new departure so
far as this city is concerned, for they
not only celebrated it themselves, but
invited their wives, daughters and sis
ters TO help them, and they responded
nobly.
The spacious lodge rooms We're well
hiled and Worshipful Master w. W..
Douglas of Union Lodge acted as Chair
man. He introduced Past Grand Mas
ter Z. G. Atkinson as President of the
evening, who made a short address,
and introduced Past Master r. O..
Cravens who delivered a most interest
ing address on The History of
Masonry" tracing it from it's founda-
ton to the present through its vicissi-
tudes and triumphs. The address con-
tanned much information, not only to
the ladies present, but to many of the
brethren likewise, who had not read up
much on the subject
After a fine musical selection by
Neale's orchestra, Past Grand Master
Atkinson made brief address, show
ing the religious side of Masonry, as
exemplif1ed by the practice of brotherly
love and charity, showing how the car-
dinal principles of the order were in
accordance with the commands laid
down in the Bible, although no line
was drawn at creed or religious belief.
He adverted to the principles of pa
triotism inculcated in the order and said
its teachings were exemplified by the
fact that of the 25S gallant men who
went down with the Maine 81 were
brethren of the mystic tie, and the gal
liant Dewey, who led his fleet into the
jaws of death at Manila, was also one
of the craft.
After more music the company ad
journed to the other rooms, where ice
cream and refreshments were found in
abundance. Afterwards, those who
cared to, amused themselves with
dancing and the party broke up at a
late hour, the determination being ex-
pressed that the custom so happily in
augurated should be kept up in future
wears