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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-20
I've a dear little playmate:
Who is it? Now think.

Her dress it is white.
Her nose it is pink
don't like to handle her roughly he-
cause
tn'nk she carries pins in her naws
thougnt she was very dainty and neat
But, oh, dear! She washes her face with
her feet
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-20
WE OFFER,
FOR THIRTY DAYS ONLY
$4.85
CUSTOM MADE SUITS.

Why pay $12 or SIS for a readv-made
suit that does not fit, when we will he
to order suit of our celebrated snec;,1
wove Blue or Black Serge for 81. IS GUAR
anteed to fit and please you or we will
refund your money. This cloth MAKES
the most stylish and coolest suit ym, can
set tor tHs INNER months.
REMEMBER
IT YOU arc not satisfied we will refund
your money at once.
REMIT WITH ORDER.
RULES FOR MEASUREMENT.
Breast me assure over vest, close up un-
der arms.
w alst measure over pants at waist.
Inside leg measure from crotch to heel.
Send these measurements with YOUR
order. --.-
Empire Clothing Company,
e Duane St., New York City.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-20
Couldn't Breathe Through Ty;s No.

oouiunt Breathe Through His Nose
uehtlemen: l wish to add my testi-
mony In behalf of your Dead Shot Ca
.airh cure. When l commenced to use
II could not breathe through my nose.
Have used three boxes; can now breathe
through my nose; can sleep with nv
mouth shut. My head, throat and lungs
are clear, and l feel good. Thanks to
Dead Shot. CHAS M111rp
Minneapolis, MINI.
See ad. in another column.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-20

MRS. }. Elliott Cable against woman's
enfranchisement; it was received with
misses and derision, and yet this great
pody was composed of women repre-
senting every line of thought and actiy-
lty in which women are TODAY engaged
Inc Suffrage organization was but one
or the many organizations represented.
Inc tables are completely turned. A
1e" years ago Miss Anthony and the
other pioneers in the movement were
Missed and howled down when advocat-
ing woman's enfranchisement; today
the woman who opposes it is Kissed
While we do not approve of any such
methods OF expressing our disapproval,
and the incident in London was severe
ly centured by Miss Anthony and Nav
Wright Sewall, the two most ardent adj
vocates of woman's enfranchisement,
1t is, nevertheless, strong Indication
OF public sentiment, and as such is Of
great value.
When one understands the customs
IN England the incident loses it's dis
graceful aspect, as looked at by an
American.
In England it is the custom to hiss
ana groan at everything not in accord
with ones views; not as an insult to the
speaker, but as expressing disapproval
OF sentiments expressed.
1t, however, i'll becomes the onnosers
to complain, inasmuch as they have
freely used these same means against
the advocates of woman suffrage in the
past, in this country, where it is looked
upon as an insult.
The ovations with which Miss An
thony is met wherever she goes is an
other sure Indication of public senti-
nent, and do not hesitate to stake nv
reputation as prophet, and assert that
Miss Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Lucy Stone, Mary A. Livermore. Julia
Ward Howem, Clara Barton and other
pioneers in the woman suffrage move
nent will live in the hearts of their |
for ages after Mrs. Francis |
Scott and the other pioneers in the |!
movement against the enfranchisement
# women are forgotten.
The people will sooner or later render
heir verdict, which can not be contro- !
erted, and it is very evident from pres.
mt indications what that verdict will
re. ELNORA M. BABCOCK.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
"The Stnr-Spanglrd Banner"
From Self-Culture


THE Star Spangled Banner" by Francis
Scott Key. written September H. lsli. was
inspired while witnessing the ho,nbardment
of Fort McHenry. These words We're not
the offspring of poetic fancy or imasina-
ton. but what the writer actually saw and
,ei1. Every word und"I hteiiy cane from
his heart. Key had left Baltimore under
!, flag of truce to release a friend of his
who was a prisoner on a British vessel.
They would not permit him to return that
day or the following mig INT. fearing that
he would tell of their intended attack.
hence he watched the flag the whole day
witr an anxiety better imagined than de-
scribed. al! night he watched the tomb-
shells. and at early dawn his eye was greet
ed by the proudly wavirs; iiag. That night.
while pacing the deck. tie song materlaliz-
ed in his mind and he scratched it on the
back of letter. The next morning ne
was permitted to land: Ne read the words
10 the chief justice of Maryland for APP
pruNal. who at once gave it his seal. In
less than hour it was in the hands of
the printer and was received and hailed
with great enthusiasm. 1t was carried 10
thousands Of iircsides the most precious
relit of the war of 1872. The tune is an Old
English air. that of "Anacreon il Heav-
ON
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
A HUNnRED PEOPLE IN PERIL.
Fire Discovered On the stenmship
jamestown Just before She
Ncncl,cL New York,

NEW YORK. March with the mcr-
chant marine code iings IN. NJ" lying
from the top of her foremas,. the steel
screw steamship. Jamcs:on. the crnck yes
sci OF the Old dominion line. from Norfolk.
was sighted by the Sandy Hook observers
AT 10 O'Clock this afternoon. The two
ilngs .uttering at the steamers f"retor
meant that the ship. which carried liz
Snuls. passengers and crew, and Il mis-
crliane"us cargo worth nearly n quarter
OF /" ml!.on dollars, was ON lire.
ne J:tih,Stun MAS then Under iull speed
ana approaching IN" bar. She was plough
IN h"Ur speed in the direction of IN:
Narrows y stiff wind was blowing across
IN" incoming vessel. sweeping her from
bow To stern. captain Richard =. BoaZ
Sihle
'i'h. smok was first seen issuing from
the fore matches al y. M. to-day. and tn.
Every thing was done to prevent The spread
of the tire and full steam was put on Tor
4 swift run fer the pier. The iirrhoat met
the burning steamer AZ quaTantire.hu but cap
comma nu"r on the firehoat 10 follow and
Immediately went to the pier.
Ji~i two hours after the outbreak. the
Old Dominion Hner had reached her dock
Were lardod There had been some eX-
element among the passengers eff Long
Branch, where the seas were running high.
hut I'y the time the lower bay was reach
ed safety was assured.
During the run up several streams of
water ard steam were thrown into the
hold. and after reaching her dock the fir
was eXtinGnished after :, few hours work.
TO the Cargo. hut the vessel was prac-
ticaily uriniured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
LIFTING THE BLOCKADE.
Wyoming Railroads Are Dc.innin.
to Dig Themselves Out of
the Snow

CHEYENNE. WYO. March The block
ade OF the main line of the Union Pa
oitc road n Tie siding. which has been
holding ias, for two days. was raised at
noon to-day. The rotary plow. which was
showed in q; that point. was released.
The entire energies OF the officers and =
large force OF Ineu.. with the two rotary
rowS. were devoted tc clearing the line
between Tie siding and BGforG. distance.
OF twelve miles. With the execution Of
this strip, -he entire main lire is now clear
There are i'H weSthound passengers d; Tie
siding and So easthouaG al Laramie. They
are well supplied with provisions and fuel
ard are suffering 10 G!sco.nto-.s hayoni
the delay. The officials expect 70 hav,. the
lire cleared some time tonight.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
ATKINSON TAXATION BILL.
Michigan senate Passed 1t Yesterday y
Afternoon by "a Unanimous
Vote.

LANSING. MicH., March THE Atk,n-
son railway taxation bill passed the senate
this afternoon by a unanimous vote. one
membe~ being absent. The bill had passed
the house, but had been amended in the
senate. in several particulars. The most
important senate amendments are those
requiring confirmation by the senate of the
governors appointees upon the state board
OF assessors; deposing the governor as
president Of that board. and striking out
The provision for forfeiture of franchises
AZ :: penalty for non-payment of taxes.
After all t!i" discussion on the measure
since before the legislature convened, 1t
was discovered to-day that the bill did not
provide for the taxation Of railroads. but
only for that OF telegraph. telephone and
express companies. the word ''railroati:;'
EayiI:. in some way been omitted. and not
discovered in the house. This amendment
MIS- made. The hill now provides that the
nominations of members Of the state board
of assessors mad. by the governor must
he made during III. legislative session. The
salaries OF members of the board are re-
d,:ced from SaHo per year to $500 The
house must act on the senate amendments.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
GALE ON ATLANTIC COAST.
Fears Expressed for Safety of Vessels
on Virginia and North
Car0linl.

NORFOLK. VA. March From Hat
teras 10 Norfolk Il terrible storm is raging,
almost e,iualins in intensity that of March
u. The wind is blowing at the rate OF
forty miles an hour. and IS accompanied
hy SNOW and cold. \ big vessel who's
name cannot be GsCsrta!nod, has gone
ashore at Gull shoals, hear HattsraS. The
lifcSavarS are on the scene, bat II is feared
the storm will prevent them from render
ing any assistance.
The cruiser brooklyn. ROW on her Way II
Hampton Roads from Havana to take OF
Admiral Sthiey for Plymouth, EAGland. j.
thought to be somewhere OFF the coast IN
tie Storm She was due IN the Roads
this morning. but has not Vet been sighted.
The storm cane up Unexpectedly aud
fears are expressed That many vessels !av,
been caught of the Virginia and North
Carolina coast and may De N danger.
The monitor Amph!trite * anchored II!
the harpcr. tugsiug at her Cah!.S AMI
waves washing her low decks but il is
rut thought she VIII 20 a,!rif;.
There = q large h"t Of srhoouers in
Hampton konds which cannot pa; 70 sea.
Many Regular liners due this morning have
not been reported.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
MALLORY LINE STEAMER AFIRE
Had to BE Sunk in New York Har-
bOr to ExtinEufsi the
Flames.

NEW YORK. March THE Mallory line
steamer I.eona- which sailed last evening
for Galveston with Il large passenger list
and a cargo consisting principally of sugar
and coffee lies bcached on the Jersey flats
near ELLIS island to-day. When approaching
the Narrows, smoke was discovered coming
from the forward hold and the ship was
put about and returned to the pier in East
river from which she had embarked and
efforts made to extinguish the fire. which
was among the sugar No impression could
be made upon the flames ard to save the
docks and nearby shipping the steamer was
sent to the Jersey flats. where she was
sunk in twenty feet of water. The damage
TO the steamer is estimated at $4,000. but
no accurate estimate of the loss on the
cargo can be made at present. 'The I.eona
has been an unfortunate craft: On May 10.
teen persons on board perished by suffoca-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
TOOK 1000 VOLTS AND LIVES
EmpIoye in n New York Electrical
Power House Gets n Ter
rifle Shock.

NEW YORK. March 7.-Joseph Hampel
an employe of the Lexington avenue cable
power house while working at his SWITCH
board. received and survived an electric
shock of about 2.ctp volts. The mans body
was burned black from lead to foot: every
stitch of clothing was torn from him. aud
he fell senseless through hole ins,antane-
ously burned in the floor by the terrific
electrical power. The doctors who attend
ed him say there is no on record of
il man Nithstandirg Il similar shock. Ths
accident was caused through Ilamp,'ls :
trying TO tighten a loose screw on the
switchboard and in some way creating a
circuit. The enormous power Of the shock
Hay be iIGced from the fact that. until
the circuits We're readJustcd all III. cars
OF the road Were brought to a standstiil.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
RIOTOUs NEGRO SOLDIERS.
'.Immuncs'' Discharged nt ChattanOO-
Sa Made Things Lively There
Yesterday afternoon.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. March THE
Eighth United States immunes. colored
commanded by Colonel Hugsins. We're mus
tered out of the service today. About 80
of the discharged men. many of whom
were under the Influence of liquor. went
home by tie Nashville. Chattanooga n 81
Louis railroad. and they We're leaving
the yards In the city number Of the men
who had in some way secured reNolNcrs
began 10 discharge them in the air and into
sheds and vacant houses.
y drunken seaSCalt standing on the rear
platform Iirei directly mt ". w. Hark!uS.
ear inspector of the Nashville road. the
bullet striking him In the right leg and in
f.ictins very painful though not serious.
wound. This was III. signal fur a general
fuSillaGe and several hundred shots Were
fired. Andrew L=dfori. couutryman.
who WIS standing near the track. was
shot in the face and seriously wounded. A
telegram was forwarded to Bridc e2ort TO
stop the train and an effort Will he made 10
secure the arrest OF The rictous soldiers.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
Colonel Roosevelt on the Regulars.

From ScTibEer's.
The newspaper press failed to do full
justice to the white regulars. in my opiu-
ion. from the simple reason that every
body knew that they woul': tisht. whereas
there had been a good deal Of question as
TO how the rough riders who were volun-
tecr troops ard the Tenth cavalry. who
We're coiored would behaE": SO there was
a tendency to .Nnit otlr deeds at the eX-
ienSe Of the First regulars. whose courage
and good tunduc; Were taken for granted
1t Nls a trying hght beyond what The
losses show, for II * hard upon raw SOL
derS to be pittcd against unseen fo.
and 10 advance steadily when their COM
raGes II, falling around them, and when
rhey- can only occasionally see a chance TO
retliatc. Woods experience in lighting
.tpIr !,s stood hiin il good stead. An m
t.i..H raw man at TIL head Of the r.gi-
inei!i. conducting. as Wood was what was
practically an ind pendent fight. would
have been in a very trying position. The
fight cleared The WY toward Santiago. and
We experienced 10 further resistance.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
KIPLING KEPT IN IGNORANCE
Not Told Of the Death Of His DauGh-
ter-Is Recovering Rap-
idly.

NEW YORK. March Mr.. Doubleday
tonight reported both Rudyard kipiins and
his little daughter Elsie to he slowly but
surely convalescirg. Mr.. KiplinG has not
vet been Informed of the death of his child
Josephine. and he will not be told about it
until he is practically well. She was his
favoritc and the physicians dread the pos.
sbiIiiy of i'll result should he learn OF her
death.
some of the more important cah!egraEs
and messages are daily. read 10 Mr. kii'-
ling. ana occasionally he is allowed 10 read
them himself. Every such message Is care
FULLY censored. however. to prevent the
father frCn reading even an alus!on TO his
loss. Great quantities of flowers continue
10 be sent 10 the Grenoble hotel by friends
OF the kipliugs.
At 10 o'clock tonight. Mr.. Doubleday said
that Mr.. kpiinE had done splendid!N dur
ing the day ana hard made more progress
toward recovery than on any preceding
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
WICHITA PREACHER ROBBED.
Rev. John II. VoH Kcrr,ic! Loses His
Gold Watch in New
York C.fx

NEW YORK. March 1.-Rev Mr.. John H.
Won Herrlch. Of Wichita. kas.. has been
at the Bancroft house for several months
trying 10 raise money to lift 4 mortgage on
his church. He went to the tcndsEloin po-
lice station Sunday night and told Captain
Price that Charles W. Patt.i. a proofreaier
living in the hotel. had -obhed him of his
god watch. Pattr! was found at a house
III the tenderloin and gave the watch hack
t" Non ilerritch. who then wanted I" lot the
matter drop. but the detectives kept Che
watch and locked up P.ttri. HerrIiCh claims
{" tave befriended the man who roh;.,d
him
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
HUNDREDS CURED.
Kansas City Children Made Well and
Happy.

Science has taken 4 step forward In be
half Of suffering childhood by producing
o specific for all blood and skin diseases.
whether hereditary. chronic or local. a
remedy SO positive in action. yet SO pleas
ant TO take, that once tried 1t becomes
lifelong friend. We refer TO pr. Hyde's
Bi-Suipho Tablets which children take
readily and regularly. thus getting thor
ough treatment. Or. Hy6e's Bi-Sulpho
Tablets are not secret preparation. but
are the only known remedy containing
all the powerful curative properties of sui
phur In q concentrated plsasani-to-takc
form and are for ssie by druggists al ;,oc
per box. Write the B.-Sulpho Co.. Mar
ehali Mich. for free booklet on blood and
skin diSeGeea.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
SLOT MACHINE DESTROYED.
1t Was the First One Broken Up in
Missouri 10y Order of

SPRINGFIELD. MO. March 7.-(SpecialD
Saturday Judge Neville who is holding
court at Ozark. ordered Sheriff Walker to
proceed to NiXa ard seize slot machinc
and arrest James BARBER. who was operat-
ing il. The sheriff did az directed. iester-
day Barber was tried and convicted 10y a
jury. fined $ap and lodged in jail. The ma
chine was taken in front of the court house
and the sheriff. with an Az chopped IT to
pieces. making kindling wood OF II. Many
parts of the machine were picked UP by
spectators ard carried fome as souvenirs
OF the first slot machine killed by maniate
of the court in Missouri.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
GOING SOUTH TO REST.
Rresident Mex tnlcy Has DeRniteI.
Decided pom the Trip to
ThemaaNille,

WASHINGTON. March The presiden;
to-day definitely decided TO take "A short
trip South Tor rest. his destination being
Thomasviilc, Ga. where he Will be the
guest of Senator Hanna. The president
Will be accompanied by Mrs. Mckinley ana
some of their relatives who are at present
stopping AZ the White House. II is the
purpose of the president IL make this trip
one exclusively Tor rest. so he Will make
public attentions as much possible. L:
IS possible that, if the weather favors.
the presidential party viii 20 10 Savannah
from ThcmasNille and. going aboard the
Dolphin. make Il short voyage in the warm
waters of florila and Gtorcia
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
WHITE HOUSE CONCERT.
Brit ish Guards Hand E:ntcrtnins Pres
ident and Mrs. Mcl< <tnlry


WASHINGTON. March 7.--Lieutenant
Dan iodfr"" ana his i:ri'Rh Guards band
which arrived in New York the Lu-
oanih last Saturday. gaze concert this
afternoon In the east room of the White
t"n {" In the presence of the president and
MIS- Mckinley and ladies of the cabinet.
That the distinguished company fully ap-
pre'.ated the music of this famous or
ganIkation was demonstrated by the
thuaastic applause which followed each
hunIter rendered. The programme was IS
follows:
The Star Spangi"d Banner: selections
frnT MendeIssohn's Songs Without
Words correi solo The Children s
Hone. by Mr.. kettlewell: ballet suite
''t,ssc Soise:te'. nautical fantasia En-
gland and Am"'ica. hv GSffrey. dcsc,ipt-
i've Of the visit Of n British ilest to .he
nltc'! States. PLAYED for the first time. and
''AU.ri.n
This was th" inauGur alton OF the first
general tour of the United States that has
Vet been undertaken by an English mil
itHry band.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF WAR.
War Department Wants 10 Print ES-
cry Photograph Taken Dur
fnr the Conflict,

WASHINGTON. March The war de-
partment has undertaken the compilation
ef a novel volume. q Photographic history
Of the war with Spain. 1t has addressed
q circular letter TO all the officers in the
service, asking them 10 contribute such
prints. films or negatives as they may have
in their possession. promising 10 return tn"
articles In good condition. /. further asks
oil officers TO report the names Of such
nersons as to their knowledge carried cam
eras in the regions OF active operations, so
that their aid may be sought in compiling
the volume. The desire of The department.
rs announced in the circular. is Ito pro-
tuce In q single volume every obtainable
picture and photograph bearing ON this
subject
Due credit will be given in the volume TO
all contributors
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
A Matter of Caution.

From the Washington Star.
what do you mean by saying that a
Joke is too serious Il matter for YOU 10
hav" anything TO do with"
Veil. answered the gentleman with :,
forv.eu accent. Il was :, journalist IN
Berlin for some years. If you make an
articl. crtic!s!nS the government long
enough and use h!S words enough the
chances are that the emperor Will give up
ard quit reading il. But If You put il into
Il iOke- he'll seq The point Immediately and
hay. yuu locked up i;efore you know il.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
ExPEDIT!NG PACIFIC MAIL,
Thirteen Days 60 He Saved Between
San Francisco and AUS
trnlkn.

SAN FRANCISCO. March The new
postal orders referring 10 the Australian
mails Will so into effect this week. The
steamer Alameda IS due 10 arrive here
"Wednesday and Thursday the steamer Gae-
lie will depart for China via Eogolulu
This Will give the local merchants time TO
icply 10 their Australian letters. the re-
rites being taken 10 Honolulu hy the Gaelic
and dropped there to await the arrival Of
the Australian mail steamer from NancoU-
Yer. which will call at Honolulu and take
the Australian mails to their destination
This ARRANGEMENT will effect a saving of
thirteen DAYS In this instance. though
sometimes the saving will not be so great
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
Sold.


| IT0tn '4.seI5s Tnurn1.-
Brown lived between Gray and Green.
Gray had a barking dog that was the tor
mcnt of Browns life. one day. in his
desperation. he told Gray that If he would
ct ljd al The dog he would give him half
Al right" said Gray. IN do it
Meeting Gray III town that afternoon.
Brown asked: Have You done what You
agreed 10 do. anu got rid Vi that dog
Thank goodness, Nov | sEa!I sleep at
night. BY the way, wna; did you do with
him"
Il sod him TO Green. He gave me 10
shiljrgs for him. Nj So bad. was it.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
Man Of Regular Habits.


From, the Chicago Tribune.
Is Colonel HankthuntIer at home?' in
qiiir-d the caller.
VIII you please tell me whether YOU
hav. any business with him." asked Mrs
HankthuuGer
Yes. ma am" he answered. II am Il
reporter Tor the Daily Grub-Bag. | wish
TO ask him his opinion about the present
policy Of the administration in the matter
of expansion.
You sho"'l have come earlier in the
day." said Mrs Hunkthunder firmly The
colonel never has any opinions after 4
O'clock
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
FARMERS BURN a SALOON.
Had Tried All Other Means TO Abolish b
II Without Good Re-

LAWRENCE. kAS.. March 7.-lSpecial)
AT midnight last night band of farmers
met a; Fall Leaf, seven miles esst OF here,
in l-eayenworth county. and went 10 the
saloon known as Sandy Hook and ap-
piled the torch. The building entirely
destroyed. For months SANDY Hook has
been running against the will of the people
OF EuGora and Fall Leaf. Delegation after
delegation has waited upon the proprietor.
He would promise faithfully 10 quit, but
never kept the promise. After repeated
warning. the people organized and burned
the place.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-03-08
Looks That Way.

From III. Detroit Fee Press.
DO you buy the condensed milk. mad
Il presume that We rust. but | neve.
thought Ct = t.,.orc. | a1Wly- order wv
quarts and ply iO- TWO quarts. buc i,
never measures more than three p!nts.