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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

One fact which
the press agree
upon with great
unanimity is that
the Big Dual Show
attracts the most
fashionable and
cultured audien-
ces of any tented
show that has ever
visited their re-
spective cities
Forepaugh and
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

In making treaties with China each
foreign country has chosen its own
name England is Ying KWo. the
hourishing country; France is Fa Kwo,
the law-abiding country; the United
States is Mel Kwo, the beautiful coun-
try; Germany, Je Kwo, the virtuous
country; Italy, Kwo, the country OF
Justice; Japan Is il Kwo, the land Of
me sun. but prefers to be called j
Pea. the land of the rising sun
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02
Fashionable.

SIS cannibalism common among
your" inquired the stranger. apprehen-
siyeIy. Common said the Pacific
island belle, as she coyly tug her toe
into the sand Not at ALL We con-
slider it very recherche. Washington
Star
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02
J.E German succeeds F. C. Cav.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-J. E. German hat
been appointed general freight agent OF
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail
way company, to succeed f. c. Gay,
who recently resigned.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

New Shade Tree Pest.-That beauti-
full and graceful shade tree, the white
birch, which decorates SO many parks
and home lawns, has been attacked by
a very destructive insect enemy in our
state. For several years past some OF
the finest specimens of this tree in
Buffalo's parks have died each year.
It is now known that the cause was
a small, slender beetle, whose grub
makes tortuous tunnels just beneath
the bark. To scientists the insect is
known as Agrilus anxius, but We may
well speak Of it as the birch AgTilus-
sAs I have, as yet, no better sug-
gestion to offer than to cut down and
burn Immediately, especially before
May in the spring, ali trees found dy-
ing; / doubt If any protective wash
for the trees will be found practicable
and effeetive.-Prof NJ V Slingerland.
before the W. N. Y. Hort. Society.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02
RanIfIeas starch.

Best and goes farthest, gives stiffness and
elasticity. No sticking. blistering or break
ing Every grocer sells it, nearly every
body uses it 1Oc package
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

But few men can handle a hot lamp
chimney and repeat the ten command
me1ts at the same time
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02
To Avoid sunday Reception.

New York. Aug. a6.-Acting Mayor
Guggenheim has received the following
tsom Dewey:
"Vinefranehe, Aug. 20 win arrive
Thursday, the 2Sth, as requested.
DEWEY"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02
Use for Shark OIL.

The best watchmakers' oil comes
from the jaw Of the shark About half
a pint is found in each fish
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

It's surprising how gladly some peo-
pie viii exchange small load of trou-
BILE for large load of cheap liquor.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

Take care of your sense while young
and your dollars will take care OF you
when old age gets its work in
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

Smokeless powder may reveal the
horrors of war, but it conceals the
ravages of time
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

Nearly all earnest looking people
are homely.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

This was in response to a request
cabled to AdmiralDewey to advance tn.
date of his arrival, so as to give two
full days for his reception before Sun
day.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

Snail pox is epidemic among negroe.
n msny counties of Texas
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

Dispose Of the Old Roosters.-Get
after the old roosters now. Bake one
and boil another and fry a third, and
If there are any more of these now
worthless creatures around. keep boil
ing and baking and frying till the last
one has crossed the Elysium river. We
sometimes think If the ehicken-steal-
ing darkies of the South could visit
our hencoops once a year about this
time, their coming would be blessing.
If they would eonfne their attentions
to last years roosters.-Ex-
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02
I'm nanese.

It is always better to astonish man
than it is to bore him
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

a barrel of oil may quell storm at
sea, but drop is apt to start one on
the exchang
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

After forty men have married their
habits. and wives are only aB item IN
the list. and not sae most Important
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-02

The April bulletin of the Ohio Ex-
pertinent Station thus summarizes the
report of experiments in the treatment
Of cucumbers and melon diseases:
The times., 1899-07-05
The New Naval Uniforms

Naval officers are still discussing the
changes in uniforms prescribed by the re-
cent order of the Navy Department, and
on the whole there is little dissatisfaction
expressed. The principal change is in the
frock coat Heretofore this garment has
been worn buttoned tightly around the
neck. with high standing collar that per-
mltted little movement of the head. The
new coat will have rolling collar. per-
mittfng part of the shirt bosom to be seen.
and a four-in-hand scarf must be worn
with 1t. BY the new regulations much of
the braid is taken from the white duck
summer service uniform. The stiff shout
der straps will be replaced by straps of
flexible material. giving a freer movement
TO the shoulders. The new Commissioned
grades. composed of warrant officers who
have served ten years as such, will have
little TO distinguish them from the war
rant grades. Practically the only differ
ence between chief boatswain. who is a
commissioned officer, and boatswain. who
is warrant officer. will be a narrow band
of gold. slashed with blue, on the sleeve of
the chief boatswain's coat These new
commissioned officers will not wear The
special full dress uniforms prescribed for
other officers from the grade of ensign to
that OF Admiral, and they will mess with
the warrant officers as heretofore
The times., 1899-07-05

switched to the celestial anger which was
bound TO overcome iniquitous towns, such
as Coffeyville in the shape of lightnin'
which descended alike on the Just and the
unjust And then-the gall OF him!-he
told how he had especially provided for
the earthly salvation of the righteous who
should come within the range of his. voice
by humiliating himself to the extent Of
takin' up a lightnin' rod agency for the
sole reason of protecting the innocent who
might otherwise suffer. He offered the
bunch immunity from the anger of heaven
for cents foot and fancy tips a quarter
apiece extra, and I'm dommed If he didn't
do landoffice business in the vestry after
the services. The only drawback to his
eloquence was the shoutin' and yellin' OF
the other Smith, who, not KNOWN what
whisky tasted like had drunk somethin'
like two quarts in his childish innocence
and was givin' vivid limitations OF a cow
boy on a tear. over in the hotel. thereby
interruptin' the lightnin' rod mans speech.
to the great disgust of the whole congre-
CATION.
THAT night, after havin' a bunch of
contracts as big as load of prairie grass
signed by his attentive listeners. Smith
hired a buggy, on the plea OF pressure OF
business, and got himself driven over to
Cherryvale where he could catch a fast
freight for Kansas City. When the other
Smith woke up. somewhere around the
next afternoon, and started in to call on
the good people of the town with his let
ters OF introduction, he'd a been mobbed
If it hadn't been for a gang OF sympa-
thetic cowboys just come in from the bar
and arrow ranch, who took him in. like
good Samaritans, and would have got him
drunk again If he'd have stood for it. He
left for Kansas City by the way OF Cherry
vale, not caring to spend another night in
Coffeeville. And the queerest part of 1t
was that he couldn't see the fun Of the
thing.
Say, barkeep. couple of more of them
cherries"
The times., 1899-07-05

shake their loyalty They contributed in
men and money to the canvass. l am not
one of them But ! admire them all.
respect them all. / think we should stu
diously deprecate doing anything now to
offend them or to displease them. They
we're generous and magnantmous to US
when we needed their support, and l think
all conservative Democrats feel that we
should seek to harmonic rather than to
antagonize one another's views. We are
all Democrats now, and We must look to
it that we remain SO.
Yes, the electoral amendment viii car
ry the State. 1t throws great power and
great responsibility upon the Democrats.
We recognize that fact. We shall not abuse
the power and we shall strive earnestly to
shoulder the responsibility.
The times., 1899-07-05
ARRIVAL OF THE TACOMA.
The Transport VIII he Speedily Fit
ted for Return to Manila

A despatch was received at the Office
Of the Quartermaster General yesterday
from Quartermaster Long. of San Fran
cisco. announcing the arrival there yester-
day morning of the transport Tacoma
from Manila Colonel Long added that he
should make an inspection of the vessel
as soon as possible in order to determine
what repairs are necessary to fit her for an
other voyage TO the Philippines. provided
the War Department should wish to re-
tain her as part Of the transport fleet.
The department has decided to retain the
Tacoma, and Quartermaster General Lud-
ingtOn Immediately replied to Colonel
Longs telegram to that effeet, ,>instructing
him to order such repairs as may be nee
essary and to fit up the vessel for the
purpose of carrying the horses belonging
to the Fourth Cavalry to Manila
General Ludington was also informed
yesterday of the sailing of the transport
Wyefeld from San Francisco for Manila
having on board one officer, twenty-thr
enlisted men, 140 horses, and 1000 tons of
stores and supplies for the army in the
Philippines. The Wyefeld is one of the
stock boats recently purchased by the War
Department.
The times., 1899-07-05
imaginary Ailments.

There are many who have pains in the
back and imagine that their kidneys are
affected while the only trouble is a rheu-
matism of the muscles, or. at worst, Ium-
bago, that can be cured by few applica-
tions of Chamberiain's Pain Balm or by
dampening a piece of flannel with Pain
Balm and binding il ON over the affected
parts. For sale by Henry Evans. a3S F
Street northwest. wholesale and retail, and
I'll druggists.
The times., 1899-07-05
EXCURSIONS.
GLXMONT-

STEAMER KENT-Daily excursions Except Sun
day) Round trip, 25 cents Cheap excursions.
day trip, $3.50 every Thursday. returning al ?:
adults. Is cents; children, 10 cents No liquor
on boat or grounds
Leave Washington, Monday. wednesday, zzd
Friday. 9:3o a m. 4:30 aad 10 p. m.; Tuesday
and Thursday at $3.50 a. NJ and p H.; Sltur-
day at $3.50 4. IN. and p H.
Leave GIymont, Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day, 1880 or ?, and p. m; Tuesday and
Thursday. $50 A. m, 1850 or 8, and p m;
Saturday, at ESQ a. IN, l2-3O and $50 p. M
-WiI be held till or o'clock to accomm1-
date large excursion parties
Address GLYMONT STEAMBOAT Co. Wharf.
foot of 9th st. ieli-u.em
The times., 1899-07-05
Runaway In n Ho,., oo,c.

Chicago, July 4.-Frightened by the
charge of a mad steer. fast trotting horse
owned and driven by John Steiner. dashed
into the Transit House at the Stock Yards
yesterday afternoon, leaving Steiner and
his sulky in heap outside. The hotel
lobby was crowded. and as the animal
bolted across the office floor there was a
panic. The clerk got under the counter
and the key clerk took refuge in the ele-
vator. while guests scattered in all di
rections. The horse was only slightly
hurt
The times., 1899-07-05

A pretty wedding was celebrated Mon
day night at the residence of Mrs. NJ. E.
Reid, SIG Sixth Street the contracting
parties being the hostess youngest daugh-
ter Miss Minnie Il. Reid and Mr.. Sidney
w. Burgess. The parlors were decked
with palms and tasteful decorations. The
daintily gowned bride entered upon the
arm of her brother, Mr.. Hardy T. Reid,
and accompanied by Miss Mamie Mann.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Z. B. Bagby, in the presence OF the imme-
diate friends Of the family. After an in
formal supper had been served. MFR. and
Mrs. Burgess took late train for the East
They will be at home to their friends at
the residence Of the brides mother after
July 10.
The times., 1899-07-05
General Brooke,s Death Report.

The daily death report of General Brooke
as given out by the War Department yes
terday is as follows:
Havana, July 4, 1890
Adiutant General. Washington:
Death report: July B. Havana Hospital No. /,
Private Ellwood NJ. Beers. Z. Eighth Infantry,
cerebro-spinal meningitis, died June 30, not re-
ported until July 3. Pinar del Rio Private
Frank A. Duffy, A, First Infantry. drowned
BROOKE, Commanding.
The times., 1899-07-05

Newport's gossips are in a fiutter of
speculation over Mrs. Z. S. Grant s
rumored objection to the marriage Of her
granddaughter to the Russian Prince.
Nobody seems to know Just why she is
opposed, which makes comments all the
more thrilling. AS yet, no chronicIer from
that resort seems to have thought that it
might grieve the grandmother to know
that her young fayorite was to make her
home at the other side of the world in
a strange world of strange tongues. Per-
haps so ordinary and probable a solution
would take from the zest of the affair.
The times., 1899-07-05
To Lund Coal ut puso paro.

The Navy Department received yester-
day a despatch from Commander Goodrich
of the Newark, announcing the departure
from Valparaiso of the collier Abarenda for
Samoa The Abarenda is well provided
with coal and equipment for the estab-
lishment of the coaling station which will
be located at Pago Pago.
The times., 1899-07-05

Pure materials in the hands OF intelligent and
skilled labor IS of the many causes for the
high standard Of Heurich's beer. Phone 634. Ar
Iington Bottling Company. for a case of Maerzen,
Senate. or Lager, and you'll find that Heurich's
has NO equal In age, purity, or strength.
The times., 1899-07-05
Protecting Himself.
Ernm the IndinnapoIis Journall

IFTOfIl tIlt IHuIdIIiDUiI5 JUUIflI-J
Prison Visitor-Wasn't it rather coldblooded
thing to do-shooting the man down while he
was praying?
Mountaneer-I had to do it, podner; IL I'd
let him pray n little while longer he mought O.
won the Lord over to his side. And then whar
would / of ben?
The times., 1899-07-05
The Party in Good shape.

The party is now in good shape and
we shall keep it so. There are to be no
more animosities among North Carolina
Democrats. An era of good feeling has
begun. Do l think free silver should be
emphasized as it was in 1886? I'm not
prepared TO say OF course you know that
a great many North Carolina Democrats
deplored the silver issue in the last cam
paign- They could not go so far as Mr.
Bryan in that respect. They were-and
their number reached many thousands
inclined 10 reject the 16 to l part of the
platform, although they favored more
money for circulation. They wished only
TO keep ii sound and safe. Yes. they de-
piored that issue. But they behaved most
handsomely throughout the campaign.
They were Democrats. Nothing could
The times., 1899-07-05
The Piedmont Section.

''In the central or Piedmont section the
Populists have returned in large numbers
to the Democratic party. They really never
wished to leave it. They were deluded.
Facts were misrepresented to them. Men
and measures that they had ardently sup
ported for generation were derided and
slandered by charlatans and blacklegs.
In the agony of their passion they hit
out at something. They happened to strike
the Democratic party They now recog-
nize their mistake. They realize that they
have been deceived. They have manfully
determined to come back and join the
ranks of the faithful-to take up the fight
where they left ito support the older
sounder measures, and follow the safer,
better leaders. / talked with many men
in that section who had honestly gone over
to the Populists- In each case the falling
away had been caused by unscrupulous
politicians playing upon the prejudices of
brave, honest, but over-eredulous men,
and in each case the brief experience with
Populism had produced a stouter, sounder,
more loyal Democrat
"in the western section of the State the
Republicans are perceptibly losing ground.
They are leadeTless and purposeless. They
live in the days just after the war, when
fat offices under Federal marshaIs were
handed out freely. They forget that this
is the year 1899 On the other hand the
Democrats are aggressive and progressive.
The immigration there is Democratic Sons
of old-time Republican mountaineers are
now conspicuous Democrats. The back
bone of the Republican party in that Sec
ton is brea king -
The times., 1899-07-05
The Philippine Question.

What is the attitude of North Carolina
Democrats on the Philippine question:"
We'll, we think the North Carolinian Is
a pretty sensible fellow" said the Tar
Heel. I'm time of war we are for our
country. We believe in defending the flag.
We like to see it victorious wherever it is
raised II the war must so on the Presi-
dent may be sure that no State will sup
port the United States Government more
faithfully than North Carolina"
What about Bryan and the Chicago
PLATFORM" was asked
MIR. Bryan carried North Carolina in
1896" was the answer, ''and If he be nom
mated be will carry the State again. We
have not yet declared ourselves. Mr.. Bryan
is still popular in the State. He has large
following His brilliant personality ap
peals to our people. Now, / do not say
this to Mr.. Bryan's discredit, but it is
true that North Carolina Dem
ocrats favor a man and a platform that
will win throughout the country. Mr..
Bryan and the platform OF 1896 may do
that. If so. it will receive our support.
The party in that State. however. is using
the policy of discretion. What is wisdom
today in politics may be madness tomor-
row. We are going slow in declaring our
selves
The times., 1899-07-05

Mr.. Franklin ". Smith, who was almost
prostrated from overwork in connection
with the Halls of the Ancients, is at pres
ent resting at Carlsbad, where he is stead
lily improving.
The times., 1899-07-05

Mrs. Archibald Hopkins and family will
spend this month at Manchester, VT,
where they arrived last week.
The times., 1899-07-05

1t is dull day in the social world when
advices from Simla do not supply it with
an on dit concerning the Misses Letter.
The latest is to the effect that they have
introduced the womans dinner at the In
dian Court. 1t seems to be rather tame
nnovation-considering An Adamless
function is doubtless desirable when MOTH
ing better is available, but one of the fas-
cinating glamours cast about the Oriental
post of England's Viceroy by travellers who
have come from there and put their knowl-
edge into books is the sumptuous plen-
teousness Of gallant soldiers, titled Eng
lishmen, and native princes who go around
in gold cloth and diamonds, with shiny
black slaves to keep the flies of with pic
turesque wagtail fans. A woman dinner
is commendable, but it doesn't seem in
keeping with all previous theories concern
ing life at the Eastern Court.
The times., 1899-07-05

St. Johns choir are enjoying their an
nual fortnight's outing. They are stay
ing at Piney Point.
The times., 1899-07-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Bar Harbor will have its usual share OF
diplomatic functionaries this season The
Austrian Ambassador, Baron Hengelmul-
Ter, and his beautiful wife will be there. as
usual, and occupy a cottage. Then there
will be NJ. Grip, the Swedish Minister.
NJ Brun, the Danish Minister. and
very probably the Spanish Minister for a
time Edgar T. Scott, Secaud Secretary of
the American Legation at Paris, is there
now with his young wife and baby. Mrs.
Scott will spend the summer there, but
her husband will be obliged to return to
his post in France in a couple of weeks.
Mrs. Scott, of course will spend the sea-
son with her mother, Mrs. Sturgis, who
has been an habitue of Bar Harbor for
many years.
The times., 1899-07-05

Miss Barbara E. Webel and Mr. Ben
jamin T. Lanham will be married this
evening at 1880 O'Clock at 329 T Street
northwest. The ceremony. which will be
witnessed by only a small company of
relatives and friends, will be followed by
a reception from to 10 o'clock.
The times., 1899-07-05

Mr.. Charles H. Ruth and Miss Flora A.
Robertson were married Monday evening
by the Rev p. J. O'Connell, of st.
Stephens Church, this city. The happy
pair left soon after the ceremony on an
extended tour.
The times., 1899-07-05

Commander Gheen and family are at
Swampseott, Mass.
The times., 1899-07-05

Miss Alice B. Farnham. OF Portland.
Me, who for the past year has been the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles Z. Crow
ell, 513 Second Street northeast, was
pleasantly surprised Monday evening by a
visit from her co-workers in the Mary
land Avenue Baptist Church and Sunday
school. Among those present were Rev.
and Mrs. n. c. Naylor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles F. Crane, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs \. NJ. Cobey, Misses Miglon-
ette Haynes, Lillian Clabaugh, E. Lillian
Gregory, Ada Briggs. Hattie Paxton, Flor
ence B. Callahan. Mary F. DuriEoe, Annie
L. Durisoe, Gertrude B, Callahan. Virginia
Palmer, Florence NJ. Szegedy, Ida Bailey,
and Annie NJ Gregory. and Messrs John
d. Rhodes. William NJ. Collins, W. C. ey,
Thomas G. Seton, Harold B. Marston,
Harry c. Robb. and Paul NaYIor
The times., 1899-07-05

Miss Maud Mondy, of Laramie Wyo, is
visiting her college mate, Miss Elise Tow
son. of 922 Massachusetts Avenue north
west, before sailing for Europe July II.
The times., 1899-07-05
FOR MARSHALL HALL.

Steamer Charles Macalester leaves 7th st. wtar,
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. 10 a. aal
2:3O p. m: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10
a. m, 2:30 and $50 p. m- Sunday, IL a m.
The times., 1899-07-05
INDIAN HEAD TRIPS

Every Thursday. FriGay. and Saturday. ESQ p. m
Prof Schroeder's Band. AL Anusements-
FARE ROUND TRIP. 95 CENTS
The times., 1899-07-05
"Hechts' Greater Stores"
5t3-5t5 Seventh Street.
73c for 12O pairs $1.25 Oxfords.

snap for one hundred and twenty VIII are
enough to take it, Choice of tan or back-yerv
newest in shape
The times., 1899-07-05

spiritus frumenti or
Quinia. ........... ......................2 gr
Sig. As much as you like as often you
please. SHERWOOD.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-11

Harvey d. Eaton, Esq, of Waterville,
passed Sunday at the home of his
mother 10 Cornville.
C. l. Bailey OF Winthrop, accom-
panied by his nephew, II. NJ. Woo man
OF Waterville, was in town Saturday.
II. K. Reed returned home this week
from Pittsfield where he WAS in charge
of the underpinning work Tor the new
creamery.
The Town Improvement Society have
had twenty pine trees set out on the
grounds of the Park school house the
past week.
We are informed that the landscape
architect who laid out the beautiful
grounds at Riverton and at Merrymeet-
ing park, ia to be in town, tomorrow, to
make suggestions for identifying Show
hegan's new park.
Ro d Commissioner Webb would like
to have agents, who have not rendered
their bills for work on snow roads in
February and March, bring in their bills
ut very early date as he desires to have
them settled without further delay.