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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

cities like the shuttle in weaver's
loom. There is no mystery of etheric
force liquid or compressed air or
vacuum transit interviewer in the pro-
ject. It is simply another stride hu-
man ingenuity is about to take in utll-
izing electricity, the most potent and
wonderful force that has yet been sub
jected to mans will. At the recent
convention of the American Society OF
Civil Engineers, held at Cape May, the
largest and most important gathering
in the history of the society, Professor
Oberlin Smith, of Bridgeton, N. j., in
q carefully prepared paper dealing
with the recent improvements in
transportation, said the time was close
at hand when the journey from New
York to Philadelphia could be made In
one-fourth of the schedule time OF the
fastest express train. This was not a
mere flight of the imagination, for he
proceeded to convince his audience,
men of the highest engineering skill
and attachments, that his statements
was easily within the bounds of posi-
bility.
Professor Smith has the reputation
in the engineering profession Of being
q modest, conservative man, Of sound
Judgment, and an authority on me-
chanics. He is president OF the Fer
racut Machine company, at Bridgeton.
N. ]. Professor Smith has given much
attention to the problems which re-
strict the speed of railway trains, and
has come to the conclusion that the
limit of speed by the use of steam has
been almost reached.
Electricity, however, presents force
which Is restricted only by the ability
of the engineer to utilize 1t. Thus,
quicker travel is problem which the
machinist and civil engineer rather
than the scientist must solve.
IT would like to clear up misappre-
hension that seems to exist in regard
to what said of rapid transit at the
Cape May convention" said Professor
Smith. when asked to tell how space
could be annihilated at the rate OF
three miles a minute. II did not say
that rubber tired locomotives could be
made to travel two or three times fast
er than their present speed. My ref
erence was to rubber tires on electric
cars. Electricity will undoubtedly be
the motive power used on the railroad
OF the future"
Professor Smith thinks the first rail-
way on which electricity will take the
Mace of steam will be built between
New York and Philadelphia. because Of
the comparatively short distance, the
great travel between the two cities and
the large profits to be derived from
such road.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

talent, to the part in Lederer's Dan
gerous Maid" wherein she was one OF
the duellists thence to the name part
In "The Purple Lady," whose charact-
eristics are best told in the title, then
to the extravaganza, The Man In the
Moon" in which she succeeds Marie
Dressler in the part of Viola Alum, a
burlesque in every way. She has been
likened to that clever artist, Yvette
Guilbert, by the American press, and
for her versatility there could be no
greater compliment. She is the only
American actress we can recall to
whom that praise Is accorded. From
emotional to burlesque, she Is at home,
yet by her pictures she still wears the
same sized hat. We have faint sus-
picion she begins her letters the same
way, too.
James Young will retire from Days
company at the end Of the run Of 1.-THE
Great Ruby" and will star 7ext season
in Lord Byron" written by Louise
johnson, who was formerly Mr..
Young's leading lady when he was star
ring In a repertoire Of romantic plays.
Mr.. Young is not the only member OF
the DAILY forces who aspires to win
fame as a star. Marie Lamour (for-
merly known as Marie Murphy will
open with a company Of her own some
time In July. appearing in "A wise
Woman" farce by Wilfred Clarke.
A great amount Of interest Is being
manifested at the appearance Of Mrs.
Fiske as Becky Sharpe, in vanity
Fair" The production will be a great
one from every point of view, while her
company will he the best she has ever
had, Maurice Barrymore appearing as
her leading man.
It seems remarkable that Lillian
Russell has not succumbed to the darts
Of Cupid-latelr. She has been divorc-
ed from Perugini about eight months,
and not word has been spoken about
a wedding all this time. Strange, isn't
It? Walter Jones' Ia 1.-The Man in the
Moon" Lillian Russell Is "A Danger
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

"Cf course the road would have to be
elevated" he said, ito do away with
grade crossings, and it would be an air
line, for curves would not permit Of
the high rate Of speed desired. 1t
would be double or triple track road,
controlled by an automatic electric
block system. Electric power would be
Transmitted through the rails, and
transmitting stations could be located
at intervals OF twenty or thirty miles.
There would be no trains. but each car
would have its own motor and would be
run singly."
"The cars would be two or three
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

never opens the piano while writing
music. The opera "Nanon" he COM
posed at hotel, locking himself IN his
room, not even allowing his most in
innate friends admission. There are
differences of opinion in reference to
his new fairy opera "Cindrillena.'
Some Paris critics think it common
place, while others think it charming.
1t is said to be decidedly original; II
any suggestion at all Of imitation, 1t
is of an older school of musicians than
even Wagner. 1t is noted as singular
that all the principal characters except
that Of Pandolphe are impersonated
by women. In this it is similar to
Mascagni's "Zanetto," which is one
continuous duet for soprano and alto.
Sarah Bernhard, after her season IN
England, will make long tour of Eu-
rope, visiting Norway, Sweden, Den
mark, France, Switzerland, Austria
Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey, return
ing to Paris in November.
A young Italian woman recently had
one Of her works performed at con.
cert in Genoa, and conducted the or
chestra herself. Such an example Of
emancipated womanhood is rare In
Italy.
Mrs. Alice J. Shaw, the whistler, and
her two daughters sailed from England
recently for South Africa, there TO FIJI
. professional engagement.
Edna Wallace Hopper will be starre6
jointly with Jerome Sykes in Chris
and the Wonderful Lamp" next season.
Ethel Barrymore is the guest Of Mrs..
Nat c. Goodwin maxine Ellott) at
lakewood, England.
The centenary Of Halevy'r birth waA
celebrated In Paris recently. His best
known work is, of course, La Juive."
Mr.. Henschel's new opera, "Nubia,s
which will be produced In Dresden,
Aext year, Is in three acts. !
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

New York to Philadelphia by rail in
half an hour! That means a speed Of
two hundred miles an hour. Can it be
done with the motive power now in
commercial use? An emf engineer
Gays 1t is possible, and viii. .e accom-
cal difficulties are overcome. 1t Is as
serted th>t passengers on this ideal
railway OF the future will be whisked
from Gotham to the Quaker City
quicker than 1t now takes them to go
from the Battery to Harlem. There
will be no noise, no smoke, no jolting.
Cars will dart to and from the big
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

nire hours sleep and an adult should
have at least eight. insufficient sleep
is ore Of the crying evils of the day.
The want of proper rest and normal
conditions of the nervous system, and
especially the brain, produces la
mentable condition, deterioration both
in body and mind, and exhaustion, ex-
citability and intellectual disorders are
gradually taking the place of the love
of work. general well-being and the
spirit of initiative.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
A Reputable Engineer Has Plan for TAX
ing Passengers from New York to
Philadelphia in Thirty Minutes.

wheels could be made that would stand
the test.
Such a road will be built, Prof Smith
thinks, just as soon as capitalists can
be convinced that it is physical posi-
biity and is likely to be financial
success. He has studied the engineer
ing problems involved and believes he
has solved them nearly all, but as he Is
neither protector nor a promoter OF
railway schemes, it remains for the Or
ganizer and the capitalist to develop
the plans he has sketched for the bene-
fit Of the members of his profession.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
0bfR[N SMITHS 200 MILES AN HOUR TRAIN

plates round the edges Of the shell,
known as fleet" or moses" The big
gest turtle does not furnish more than
fifteen pounds of tortoise shell. For
merly the under shell was thrown
away, being considered worthless, but
at present it is very highly valued for
its delicacy of colorfng. Nowadays a
very beautiful imitation of tortoise
shell is made of cows horns.-Balti-
more Herald.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
How Much Sleep?

A healthy infant sleeps most of the
time during the first few weeks, and, in
the early years, people are disposed to
let children sleep as they will. But
when or years old, when school
begins, this sensible policy comes to
an end, and sleep is put off persistently
through all the years up to manhood
and womanhood. At the age of 10 or
II the child is allowed to sleep only
eight or nine hours, when its parents
should insist on it's having what it
absolutely needs, which Is ten or eleven
hours at least. Up to 20 youth needs
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

The finest tortoise shell comes from
the Indian archipelago and is shipped
from Singapore, and much of it is OBJ
tanned on the Florida coast of America.
There are three rows of plates on the
back. called BLADES" by fishermen. In
the central row are five plates, and IN
each Of the others four plates, the lat
ter containing the best material. Be-
,;l>c +boao tboro ORC tuon ty-fva small
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
Wore the Clothes.

Some of the linen of the Emperor
Napoleon Bonapsrte, sent on shore to
be washed, was held in such esteem
that many individuals in Plymouth,
England, put on his shirts, waistcoats,
or neckcloths, so that they could say
that they had worn his clothes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

Maxine Elliott's sister Gertrude, who
has been described as a pocket edi-
ton" of her beautiful sister, who is the
wife of Nat Goodwin, has become a
great favorite with London audiences.
She is playing Nudge in "The Cowboy
and the Lady," (
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

BLUE Danube" and having nothing
more convenient, Immediately trans
scribed the theme upon his cuff. The
success of THE Beautiful Blue DAN
ube" began in the United States. It
was first sung in Vienna by choir OF
male voices, and made no great i'm
preston.
The composer Massanet is extremely
methodical in his habits. EARLY al
5 in the morning he sits down at his
table and composes, as at that hour
there is less noise than at any other
time of the day from the streets. Il
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
Cheap Silk.

In Madagascar silk is the only fabric
used in the manufacture Of clothing.
It is cheaper than linen in Ireland.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

Florence Wickes may soon retire
from the stage. She confesses not to
have made the success she fancied she
would. She is the daughter Of the vice
president OF the Pullman Palace Car
company. /
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

Gus Maid" The other afternoon VII.
messed a performance CT "EsIninie" az
the Casino, and Miss Russell was az
beautiful and fascinating as ever.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
THEATRICAL TOPICS.
SAYINGS AND DOINGS OF THE
PLAYERFOLK.
Julia Arthur Wants to Mako . Success
on Her Own AccOunt-Madge Mcintosh
Believed to Have q Future Before Her
-Jamcs Young OF Days to Star.

Julia Arthur seems determined to
make a reputation as an independent
actress. While she was playing an en-
gagement in Baltimore last winter she
had the curtain rung down because a
theater party annoyed her with their
loud conversation, and still more re-
Gently she had man elected from a
New Haven theater because he attemp-
ted to flirt with one of the ladies in
her company. Miss Arthur and Henry
Miller are about the only two stars
who are willing to defy public opinion
and do what they please when they are
disturbed in their acting, but these ar
lists put their whole heart and soul
into their characters, and the least
noise in the house annoys them ex-
tremely.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

Writing of composers, it is said that
the late Johann Strauss, just thirty
years ago, was inspired to write the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

Although Olga Nethersole's support
was severely criticised during the past
season, there was one member Of her
company who deserved decidedly more
commentator than she received. l
refer to Madge Mcintosh. Her work as
Delroes, in Carmen" was absolutely
flawless. This rather "weepy" part is
easily overdone, but Miss Mcintosh
never once let the character become
tiresome or boring. AS Ellean, in
"The Second Mrs. Tanqueray," she
made most colorless part plausible.
Her other roles in Miss Nethersole's
repertoire afforded her but scant OPP
portunities. The chief charm about
Miss McIntosh's acting is the feeling
and sincerity she puts into her work.
Miss Nethersole, it might be added,
will be supported by an entirely Amer
lean company last season.
Miss Laura Burt can be called with
out question one of the most versatile
actresses on the American stage today.
From the sympathetic role of June In
"Blue Jeans" whose London success
was largely due to this little lady's
The oasis., 1899-05-06
Aclxs,-s. .rt..e I-..,,v !, r Y

Two Republics Among the ex- bihits intended for Che Paris exppsi- tion are wreath of flowers carved in onyx by an Indian sculptor; some magnificent specImensof the saddlerS art. charro hats and silk rehozos from rbe state of Puebla These objects are at present in Puebla
 Two Republics: Last Friday after noon. during the storm which pre- vailed, one of the trees in the Calza- da Belem was knocked down with biQ crash. It was an historical treee, as it stood for many years as land mark between the Morelos and llidal- 70 colonies of this city.
 Two Republics: A gentleman who arrived yesterday from the territory of Tepic calls to state that there is placer gold in that region in paying quantities. He admits that 1t cannot be shoyeled and sacked without some expense, but claims a small ex- pendIture Of capital will bring hand some results.
 The Mexican Herald is authority for the statement that promulgatIon of the new Mexican- American extra dition treaty caused sudden flight from the capital of the republic bJ several we'll known Americans who had soiourned there some time. They are supposed to have soughtcountries where there are no extradition treaties with tbe United States
 Two Republics; A sneak thief en- tered photograph gallery on one of the main streets yesterday and at temptcd to make ofI with valuable bronze lamp, but just as he reached the door he stepped on loose board and started an electric bell ringing which scared him 90 that he stood still aud was captured. The photo grapher had had the board fixed so as to give warning when customers en- ter the gallery
 
 Two Republics: Ramon Arands was arrested while promenading ir Tacuba on the complaint of an indi vidual who ssated that the suit Ar anda was wearing belonged to hin and had been stolen from him witl other belongings about a month ag' at. the Interoceanc depot at SaI Lazsro- Aranda claims that h' bought the suit from a man who wa stranger to him. The aptnoritIe are inyestigating the matter and vii shortly decide the question of owner shlp6
 TWO Flepubltes- At last nigAtS meeting of the city coaucilfan im portan1 fecision of the president wa made saoMp. viz.. that the patio canpah8iye t9 tue city possession Q Lakes Chalce and Xochimilca for th purpeseog ipcFsaSing the water sqI ply e .lhe citgs but cap Qqly allo' the use of the waters of those lake As this 4amonpts practically to tq sameethipg isiQ .he hoped that ID pernlissiQa.wjl De taken adyaptag Of, kqsYeeggEe needed increase in tp city water sGpnlNs
 Two Republics Mr and Mrs. ]. Allen returned yesterday from Guadi laiara Mr. Allen says that She cit has improved wonderfully during tl past two years, and is rapidly bccon ing modern city Considerable a tivity prevails at present in buildir aud ,,,a.,,,, ,.t uc;,,,, ,.f,,.las .,oI h, <,
The oasis., 1899-05-06
Freed Bear.

When returning home from Nogales a couple of weeks ago, whe'e he had been to attend Masonic lodge meet ing. after which be hurried home the same night, Mr Norman II Chapln met small brown bear on the trail through Washington Pass Mr. Chapin had with him only a small zz- calibre smith & Wesson revolver, but he did not hesitate toattack the bear send,ngone shot at his head, but it did not penetrate the skull. The bear climbed a small tree, and his as- sailant followed. In the tree MT. Chapin succeeded in putting oat one Of bruin's eyes with shot from his revolver. The bear then made for him and they fell to the ground to- gether. The bear immediately sought refuge ia the tree again and Mir. Chapin again followed him. This time he succeeded in shooting out the other eye of the bear, but his small pistol could seek no vital spot and kill the brute.
 So he stood watch hoping someone would come along, tho bear remain ing treed. After daylight the weary watcher gave up waiting and went on l home to Washington Camp. Return
 ing later with a larger gun he found the bear had come down from the tree and gone away: but he had not
 the time to spare to follow the trail
The oasis., 1899-05-06

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The oasis., 1899-05-06
Arirnnn rre.s As.oclatlon.

The regular annual meeting or the Arizona Press Association will be held in Solomonvile, on Monday and Tues day. May 8 and 9. A full representa- tion of the press of the territory IS urgently requested.
 ALLEN T BIRD, CuAs w. PrGH. President
 Secretary
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-29
STANDS BY che BOARD.
High School Council, IndOrses State
board Rulings

The high school council went on record
yesterday afternoon as approving the
new rule made by the high school board.
requiring that all teachers in high schools
must hold first grade state certificates.
The new rule created a great deal Of dis
cusslon In many quarters and In certain
sections the rule was severely criticised.
The high school board was fully yindi
Gated in the discussion which preceded
the adoption of the resolution
Another resolution, coming from the
committee on resolutions, favored a rule
which would make It obligatory for prin-
cipals of high schools to exchange GER
tificates as to the eligibility of contest
ants In lthletic contests. It frequently
occurs that young men enter the school
for no other purpose than to take part in
football games. In most schools a rule is
adopted that no one can compete in these
games unless they maintain a certain av-
erage In their studies The resolution
asking the legislative committee to pre-
sent the matter tes the legislature was
adopted ~,
The following officers were elected :.
President, Supt Edward George. st. Pc
ter; vice president, Marcus Glazer. St
Cloud secretary. Miss Gertrude Gibbs,
Faribault. Aside from the transaction of
the business referred to the afternoon
was taken up with an address by Prof. D
L. Harvey, state superintendent of pub
llc instruction for Wisconsin, upon .'Tbe
Relation of EdueationaI Work TO the
Practice of Agriculture
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-29

viii be seen from following Of business
houses and other institutions, with the
name of the organizer who will have
charge in each case:
br South S. T RagI. Gen: M: D Flower;
pliers, Miss Ruth Hiiiman: Pioneer: Press.
Condo Hamlin: Dispatch, d. De Long;
y y l6 63iShg, F. w. Bergmeier; Lennon
clubs. VIII Beck; Nushkas, T. L. Wa .n1?
st. George Snow Shoe club. G. H. Lamb;
United Commercial Travellers, H. W.
Brand; retail grocers, J. H Tenyoorde:
st. Paul Athletic and Rowing club J. J.
Grathwol; East Side Turner's, AL Capser;
way; Columbia Snow Shoe club, Dr.. G.
E. Bean. commission men, A. G. John
son; BARRIERS, M; E.. Murray; Cordage
con company. Henry Wolfer; Trades and La
Dor assembly, E. B. Lott; Elks, Dr. E.
4, Whitcomb; Lafayette Snow Shoe club,
Joseph Charboneau; Ski Snow Shoe club.
A 4; G: Floan; Red Men, H. s. Mason;
Johnsons,s ". R. Johnson; Ham a Brew 1Ht-
ing company, William Hamm; Shriners,
a: p aswanstrom; militia, w. H Hart;
f. Stanley H0 Woo ana M ReFF6S company
Mead; Eagles, P. j. Miesen; ROYAL Ar
Ganum, George Thane; Workmen, G. F.
WMoolsey; Foresters,. Herman Oppenheim;
Orr; West Publishing company, Charles
D. D. Strong; university. Page. Richardson
NJ: Hays; hotel walters. J. ". EnrIght:
a c1fb e Ear F. L: McGhee; Standard
SSflne; Minnesota club, E. A. Young:
Mnannhetmer Bros. Ben Goodkind; Yerxa
BROS, F. A. Yerxa: Michaud Bros.
Louis Michaud; Andrew Schoch Gro.
Gerry -, COMPANY 4n Alonzo J. - Burn
1ngham; Palace. Clothing company, C, e.
Hasson; The Boston, C. B. BoWiby:
gg d69ffdrg King & Co.. H, W, Fagley;;
r. L. Hardenbergh. A. D. Hardenbergh:
h bbn IS & Stock. KuhlLes: Hart & Muir
Young & Co, George r. Finch: FarweiI
9zmun: Kirk & Co. J. J. Holmes: Foley
5 Pros: o. Kelly, John Kelly; c. Gotzian <,
20, PauI Gotham; Sharood & Crooks q
u " S9a ar9; Gordon & Ferguson, Charles
N "; 1Gorq qS Lanpher, Finch & Skinner.
DDu6iey t1nch; Gedney Picking comnsnv
to ton e st Gefdne S;iu G. R. Croft Co. IL Bur
McGaDe; Great Northern offices w II
HH1 NIL b Great Western offices j. ?, Elmer;
i MqPtn naF Paclfic offices. c. S. Fee: Du
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-29
MUST TEACH MORALS.
Graded School Section Emphasizes
That Branch of School Work.

The final session of the graded school
section was held in room 10, of the Cen
trail high school, R. L. Kemple, of Ar
lirgton presiding. Function of the Pub
lie school in the Moral Training of the
Child" was the title of a paper read by
p. J. McNaliy, Of Red Lake Falls. The
paper was discussed by John c. Part
ridge, of Buffalo, who described the many
ways in which the public school affects
the moral character of pupils. He ia
vored the most strenuous efforts on the
part of teachers and school managers
toward the making of the schools still
greater force in the moral training Of
pupils, and was seconded in sentiment
by half q dozen teachers who spoke
upon the subject. H. r. Edwards. of
Brown Valley. read a paper on Ideal
Recitation" C. w. Jackson, of Bird ISL
and spoke on state Examinations In
English Grammar"
The following legislative committee was
named by President Kcmple: Bert Rus
sell, Of st. Faul; Frelin. of Gaylord; But
Ter, of Winthrop Rankin state graded
school inspector; Thompson. of Amboy;
Dobyn, of Atwater, and Partridge, OF
Buffalo.