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The San Francisco call., 1899-04-09

Many women seek a broader sphere
than art and home and fashion offer. The
vortex of speculation entices them, and
the bauble gold flashes before their eyes.
Their argument is that IL men accumu-
late fortunes in Wall street, woman Of
equal intelligence should succeed as we'll
These women are not fast in the vulgar
sense; they do not belong to tie class that
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-09

T NDER sky of deepest blue, where
orange blossoms scent the air and
nightingales sing in pomegranate
trees, where the palm grows
gigantic and shady woods harbor
volumes of inspiration, stand the
astle of Hope" In it's gardens crystal
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-09
BerkeIey's Famous Basket Ball Team.

Turner, KeIshaw, Stoer.

Q tur Dversty
= W COLES n m n tina h If women is tt
| | of th RAJ pc n class r
women mh tntco tokwt relative sanM o this ndvtu compared others
a h par n % @ OF
dt o e% e%m INT e c @ % III is hag t gen
% f owe the animation shows pee hch would make class m
.a pr2m% exercise ~ g as before
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-09

tn o be called a funny man is a hard
thing, merry or jovial man if you
like, but not funny. Placed on the
programme as a funny man, you
come out and the faces of all look
q g if To sa1- ..Nnw Let us see Won
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-09

::: !: : :: : 5:: {: !: : : !: 8: s.:
mentally able 10 play football.
OF course all women are not physically
able to play football. Nor for the matter
OF that are all men.
But nine out Of ten men are mentally
capable of belonging TO an eleven. while
not one woman in ten thousand is so quail
lshed.
Every now and then an extremist advo-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-31
MISS BROWNS PARTY.

The dinner party given last Thursday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs C. w. Brown
and Miss Brown was a charming success
in every particular. The beautiful rooms
were bowers of Christmas green's and
the small tables on which the dinner
was so daintily served were decorated
with cut flowers and holly.
Following the dinner the evening was
spent al whist and the honors were won
by Mrs. Frank Davidson and Mr. Sid
ney Chapman. Miss Katherine Junker-
man of Cleveland, Ohio, an elocutionist
of note. who is a guest of friends in the
city, entertained the guests with two
selections which were highly appreciated
by those who heard them. One of the
selections was a poem of her own COM
position, and Miss Junkermans interpre-
tation of its sentiment is said to be
strictly classic art.
The invited guests were: Misses FIoy
Gilman. Rose Wallenstein. Bessie Reed
Ada Aiken, Daisy Lynch. Bird Gilmore
Gertrude Jackson, Maud Pratt, Lara
Ross, Margie Knorr, Katalina Mason
Laura GeOhegan, Abbie Potts, Florence
Mulvey, Genevra Jocelyn, Florence Reed
Maud Parks, Myrtle Hinton. Katie Junk
erman, Olive Magill Jessie Kendall,
Messrs. Rob Torrington. Kelso. Evans,
Little Hockaday. Topping. Eaton, Dem
mis-, Priddy. Larimer. Chapman. Nc
Clees. Norris, Reece. Hagney, Frost. An
hawaii, Houck, Allen, BarweI. Mr. and
Mrs. Newman, Howard Wheeler. Chas.
Englehart, Moffat, Davidson, lines.
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WIVES GIVE A DANCE
Commercial Travellers Royalty
Entertained atSedgwick Hall
MISS BROWNS PARTY
Rev. Bruce Griffith Surprised
by His Congregation.

The ladies Of the q. G. T. entertained
their husbands and friends with grand
ball at Sedgwick Music hall Friday night
WHICH was one of the most enjoyable
forty couples participated n the dance
and there were many who spent the
evening at cards and games in the sepa-
rate parlors arranged for that purpose.
Sedgwick hall was deliberately decorated
with evergreens and holly. Shaw's full
orchestra was engaged and the music
was excellent. The floor managers were
Mr.. Les Noble, Mr.. Will Beattie, Mr..
Gus Wells, Mr. George Walker, Mr.. Ed
Kinnaird and Mr.. Pap Anderson.
Through the suggestion of the inimitable
Gus Wells, who sees a smile in every ray
of light and who brightens mankind with
his social qualities, the program was ar
ranged as a take off" on the local
travelling men who have certain pecul-
iarities that give them a reputation
among the boys. The dances in the pro-
gram were named as follows:
Grand Marcia la Cake Walk.
............ George Walker
withdrawing Bells Ted Mcdonald
Billy Lancers-Cooks Style. Billy Cook
Two Step-Will Beatties Long Suit.
........... .................. VIII Beatie
Hot Foot Quadrille Oscar Rinckle
Five Step-By request. Harry McClung
Waltz-A la Brogan.. VIII McNaughten
Virginia Reel-Best Foot Foremost.
.............. ................Lester Noble
First section feed-De Gobler.
See Dan Two Step. Dan Hereford
Les Lancers-With song 49,. Tom Young
Waltz-Bear hug style Pap Anderson
Dan Tucker-Hot stuff, get your
moneys worth Ed Kinuaird
Slipper Two Step........Sam McNaughten
Waltz-Lucky number. Ladies Choice
Glad Hand Quadrille. John Walters
Two Step-Happy New Year to ALL
The banquet which is scheduled as
First feed in the program, was an
elaborate affair." and the ladies did
themselves proud in its preparation. The
menu consisted of several courses of the
daintiest foods and the travelling men,
who are SO used to hotel hash, apreci-
ated the supper immensely The dancing
ended at a late hour and the wives of
the local union of commercial travellers
have received many compliments on their
successful effort to provide a splendid en-
tertainment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-31
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB
VIII Hold ITS Next Meeting Next
Tuesday Afternoon

The Twentieth Century club Will hold
their regular monthly meeting Tuesday
afternoon in the Congregational church.
The afternoon will be devoted 10 the
study of Richard Wagner and his work
Guests are welcome. The following pro-
gram will be rendered:
A short talk on Wagner and the leading
characteristics Of his operas-Mrs. Whit
tier.
The legend Of Tsunhaussr-Miss Med
die 1 Hamilton.
Overture from Taunhauser for two pi-
anos.-Mrs. Higginson. Miss Leeper' Miss
Clark. Miss Bissautz.
Piano SOLO. Thou Sublime. sweet
Evening Star"-Mrs Higginsou.
The story Of Loheugrin-M.ss Able
Pitts
Piano OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES % BTi0s3
chorus. rom Loheugrin-Mrs Higsinson.
Miss Bee9er.
Bridal Chorus. Lohgengria-" lchita
Musical clue.
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z. S. B. c. B. DANCE.

very delightful dancing party was
given by the yon ladies of the F. S.
B. c. 3. at CARTEL hall, Thursday even
ing. The hall Wa beautifully decorated
with palms and pk nts, one corner being
enclosed with palm s. where pillows, rugs,
and tables made coy resting place for
those who wished a game OF cards
Blume's orchestra furnished delightful
music The young aides were beautifully
gowned most of HON were in evening
dress, the scene Or ,senung most beau
tiful picture. Tho who participated in
the event were. r bel Berry. Ray Camp
bell. Ethel Woodcc k, Lew Sutton, Carrie
Cogdel. Luther Mueller. Nell Lehman,
Walter stark. EI,is Messerve. Ed Leh-
mann, Winnie =. rnes, Maurice Barnes.
Lulu Burle!gh. WI Stanley. May Chap
pie. George Riley Marie Ashton, George
Brown. Lsvite Riley. Ed Hess, Clara
Washburn. John McCleIland. Helen
Pratt. Harry ST ason. Blanche Bailey.
Rob Torringtcn. Miss Downing. Harry
Hawley, joseph ae Webb, Bert Selover,
Mamie HoucA, Dick Hays. Ira Pierce.
Robert Shear q; q. Rob. Dennis. / Gold
smith. Claude arimer. Paul Wall Bees
Allen. Fred 4 .-s. Mabel West. Arthur
SIN. Blanche oyaI. Berry Wall. Emily
Torrington. y liter Trickey. Vera Hall.
Walter Hess. ate Cossitt. Chester Snel-
lev. Mary Biz Ing. Chas. Prtestiv- Bessie
lines. Ed &C. began. Marie Barr Cor
don Oldham. Mabel NaEil. Warren Old
ham. Treva Aley. FL Erai-sasa--,s-,
Donna Fisher. Louis Biting. Lucy Les
Archibald Anderson, Everett M7-seEllan,
Carl Cray. Carrie Reese. NJ Berry Le-
~ Purdue. jay Chappie. Biendeua Lane.
Graham Campbell Myrtle Resse- Dr.
Boyd
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noted careful study and painstaking
practice. Marie McCombs' number was
rendered with ease and good expression.
Irvena Latham played well. She has
clear dainty touch. The distinctive fea-
ture of the occasion was the half Of the
entire program being given by Cooper
Gillespie. That a little girl could play
from memory five numbers of medium
degree of difficulty, having taken piano
forte instruction but one year and two
months, was a revelation TO the ~Gdience.
She has a clear. clean, well C"veloped
technique and a fine discernmeI' of
rhythm and expression. She is a g-eat
credit TO her teacher and the Kelso meth
Cd, OF which she is an excellent repre-
sentative, having studied no other meth
3D. Similar recitals will be given. not
for show. but to give the young players
confidence in themselves and also TO give
their parents and friends an idea of their
work and progress. The numbers were
taken from the study repertoire Of the
pupils The next recital of the series will
occur Friday, January >, at S p. m, in
the Sedgwick block. The program will
be given by more advanced pupils, as
sisted by Mr.. Caspar Haynes.
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LITTLE FOLKS RECTAL.

The recital given By the younger p1T'.-s
q The Kelso School u Music proved Far
more interesting than the average caii-
drea-s recitals- The souatins 1,ss-i aT
Nellie Woods and Afary Ealts. the diffe--
emit movements were well srs-er-s5eted AMI
clsverly executed T.aIa DulaneE gave
evidence % a natural Hus3ca} ability
With perseverance and Application re-
talent should develop. Jean Weiser made
her DEBUT as Ht;-e pianist ard played
szoa memory with p-sclsson thai &C.
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MRS. TJHLER's PARTY.

Mrs Dora Coleman fuller entertained
about thirty guests Thursday evening at
her suburban home in West Wichita.
The driveway and porches were lighted
with japanese lanterns and the house
was beautifully decorated with evergreens
and holly. Best of all was the good cheer
that pervaded everywhere. With such
charming hostess the new and interesting
games that were introduced and an ell
aborate luncheon, the evening was all too
short, even into the wee sma' hours Of
the morning. .h
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-31
FOR MISS NAFTZGER.

On Wednesday evening at the home of
Miss Mary Potts the n. n. club gave a
dinner, the guest of honor being Florence
Naftzger Miss Naftzger is home from
Des Moines, Iowa, where she has been in
school. The evening was spent in whist
and dancing. Those present were Misses
Florence Naftzger, Hattie Roach, Mary
Potts, Anna Jobes, Mary Jobes, Nellie
lehman, Isabelle Brooks, Pearl Rogers,
Lynette Furley, Leila Purdue, Charlalne
Furley, Matte Jackman, Opal Street,
Vera Hull, Lulu Barkalow, Edith Brooks.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-31
REV. AND MRS. BURNS.

Rev and Mrs. W. V. Burns gave de-
hghtful reception to the young people OF
the Emporia Avenue Methodist church
at the parsonage, 6O8 South Bmporia ave
nue. on Friday evening About sixty
guests were present and enjoyed the fes-
tivIties until a late hour There were
games of crokinole and other games,
with fortune telling and mind reading
for variations of the program. The Sick
ner mandolin orchestra furnished excel
lent music throughout the evening and
the music is spoken Of very highly by
every one who heard the young musi-
clans play.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-31
MRS. DoNNELLY ENTERTAINs.

Mrs Nell Donnelly entertained the
South Side Whist club Friday afternoon.
The ladies present were Mrs. Banks, Mrs.
Cation. Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs.
Smythe, Mrs. B. L. Whitlock, Mrs. L.
Whitlock. Mrs. Lon Williams, Mrs. What
comb and Mrs. Gum. Visiting ladies
we're Mrs. H. NJ. Rudolph and Mrs. Stef-
ZEN. At O'Clock refreshments were serv-
ed. Mrs Steffen and Mrs. Williams won
the honors
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SURPRISED REV. GRIFFITH.


The great love and respect of a class
for its pastor was never better exempli-
fed than in the house warming party
rendered to Rev. Bruce Griffith and wife
last Thursday evening at Mr. Griffiths
home. 916 South Lawrence avenue It
was a surprise a donation party and
house-warming party combined, and was
one of the most enjoyable church affairs
ever given by the Reformed church. In
vitations had been sent out by commit
tee and each invited guest was to take
a pound or more The guests met at the
home Of Mrs Z NJ. Brown SO South
Lawrence avenue and from there march
ed to the home of their pastor each
carrying a nice present for Mr.. and Mrs.
Griffith. After the surprise had worn
away on the part OF the pastor and his
wife. they proceeded to turn the house
over to the guests and the evening was
spent in joyful entertainment until late
hour. There were games. music and rec-
tations. Those who attended were: Mr.
and Mrs. R. Braitsch. Mrs. E. NJ Brown.
Paul Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. G. 2. Bowers.
SilaS 5. Brown. Anna Wiegand. Amelia
Wiegand. Mrs. s. & Long. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. p Lutes. Mr.. and Mrs e. ". Irwin,
Bertha Braitsch Mrs Elizabeth Morgan.
Sidney d. Long Lillian Simpson. Estella
Thomas. Edith Braitsch. Bertha South
wei. Mrs. Lizzie TaJgenhorst. Mrs. 5. z.
EgEleston. Efiie NJ. PARROT. Pansy p.
Thomas. Emma Gerte;s, Mrs. J. P Par
rott Water PARROT. Geo. r. PARROT,
Walter a. Morgan. Hortense Nueiler. Al.
be-ta Mueller Mrs. Mary A. Merrill,
Colorado Springs Mr. and Mrs a {.
Goodin Mrs. Horne-. For; Scott; Mrs
q ". sumption. c. H. Sumption. Mauae
Merrill. Carl GerteiS. Mrs. Hutchinson.
Mrs. Ogden Mr and Ms J II. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs D. NJ Jones
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CHRISTMAS AT MASONIC HOME.
No happier family was to be found
in Wichita Christmas day than that at
the Masonic Home. The day was one OF
contentment and happiness. The money
so generously donated by the different
Masonic organizations OF Wichita was jul
diciously expended in purchasing pres
ents for the family" Each members
heart was gladdened with a nice present.
Mrs. Bristow, natron, with her usual
kindly solicitude for the happiness OF
those under her care, had remembered
the expressed wishes of each one and
gave the list to the purchasing commit
tee; so each was happily surprised by re-
ceiving just what they wanted.
On Tuesday evening, the 18th was given
the usual Christmas entertainment by the
children Of the Home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bristow had courteously invited the mem
hers of Ivy Leaf Chapter, o. z. S., with
their families and the presiding officers
of the different Masonic lodges with their
families to be present and participate III
the evenings festivities and enjoyment
A large number of guests accepted the
4IENdldlIOi Ol1 SHlSElllS tic hAAlNCtAN
building, which was brilliantly lighted
throughout, one was struck by the home
scene within. Throughout the spacious
parlors and large reception hall were
grouped the older people, all with happy,
smiling faces. The little folks were also
enjoying themselves, and hearts were
made glad by the sound of childish laugh
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Bristow were busy
everywhere looking after the comfort of
their family and guests. A fine program
was rendered by the children, consisting
of songs, recitatiOns, etc. Mrs. Homrig-
hous, who so kindly gave her time drill
ing the little ones, accompanied them in
their songs on the piano, the piano being
generously furnished by Messrs Barnes d
Newcomb At 1890 the family sat down
to a splendid dinner of turkey and all of
the good things that go with it. Mr.. Stef-
fen sent over ice cream for all. After
dinner was served Mrs. Bristow took all
Of the children to the matinee at the
Crawford Grand, tickets having been sent
them by Mr.. Martling, the genial mana
ger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-31
Co1DwATER WHIST CHR.

The Coldwater club % the north end
met last Friday evening with NJ and
Mrs w B. Throckmortoa on North To-
paka avenue. The occasion vas cnlivsned
by a nice O'Clock dinner 70 which the
membership did FAN Justice The even
ing was spent AT whist. which IS The IA
vaYite card game Of ihe cluh- The favors
we're won ok Mr. Coler sim and Mrs
Frank {. wood There were present NJ
and Mrs W. Y. Pearce. Colonel and Mrs
James L Dyer. Senator and Airs. .. H
Bentley. NJ and Mrs. Waiter Dyer. Col
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At the home Of Miss May Chapple on
Friday afternoon Miss Chapple and Miss
Leila Purdue gave a whist party and
served dainty refreshments to the fol-
lowing guet Is: Bessie lines, Bess Allen
Donna FISHER, Winnie Barnes, Carrie
Cogdeu. Clara Washburn, Blanche 10Y
al, Mamie HOuck, Mamie Mellow, Mar
guerite Dix, N, Ethel Woodcock, Kate
Cossitt, Ma, Biting. Marie Berry. Lucy
Lewis. Nab Il Magill, Josephine Webb
and Treva Alley.
Mrs Klein entertained a number Of her
young friends at her home on East Gem
trail avenue last Monday evening. Re
freshments were served. The following
were among the guests: Misses Esther
Cunliffe. Maria Handsome. Nobel Petty
john. Kate Fsttyjohn. Olive Klein. Bes-
sic Cowley. Mrs. CONVEY: Messrs. Klein.
Arthur Rowe. Ralph Cowley. VIII Cow
ley and Clarence Klein
One OF thu prettiest home parties ~ the
week was the celebration of the wedding
anniversary Of M and Mrs. Fred w
Bentley at their home on North T7peSa
avenue wednesday evening. Several q
their friends were present TO wish mem
well and many new JOYS IN their welded
life. Dancing and games were INDUCED
In and refreshments were served.
Under the auspices Of some o. the lead
ing society women. bah will be given n
Sedgwick Music Han New Years even
ing which promises 20 be a very fine ar
fair While the Junction wiz not be
known as a charity ball. it Il understood
that It viii be a subscription dance ard
the proceeds VIII be devoted 80 chsrf'v-
Mr. Locke Davidson gave IN enjoy aFie
PARTY 70 se7 eral n his Young friends Fri
dar- evening al the home % bis parents
Nr and Mrs q +. Davidson. The e. m
i-r was spent wien games such ~ rr3-
kinole. carons. parl0r croquet- e;c.. a18
the anuseuent= lasted urt8 a ia+e h@Hr
Mr. and Mrs. Newt Garst gave en-
rer rarty ~ thai- home o. North MAJ
ket stree, "wednesday evening % NJ. AMI
Ms. C. ". carey. ~ and 1rs DoEsfn.
Afrz Carey. 81 Mis- Lizzie Carey, Miss
sf-!b5-z and Wr o. ?. stoci,er
N-s + Oak Davidson entertained few
frreudz AZ he- beartto7 horrs ~ Riverside
wednesday evening IN honor o Mss
Katherine Jrukerman-
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D- b Is. Ross q E!rkviae. 40. aas
located FL wichita and VII BE- associate
r. tha practice Win NJ O. IS q Jones.
Dr. Rose b az asteepathie-- IFS sstea-
t0a was directed ~ wichita ~ - r.
Green vb5 took treatment % Or Eoaa
ars waz 20 wonderfully bszeft.es
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TO HOLD JONI INSTALLATION
Geo. 81. Thomas ReEt. U. '. a. and
m Wv aHlan's Veteran HeIieTI MON

These bodies viii hold Joint instai-a'ian
on Monaay. January lst- az ocio-S-
The install atoms ElI take place ~ aal
over Dunaars or Seria Main street 4
!. Weaver. deputy commander ~ me De-
pa-tment % Kansas. Union veterans
Union. Hlii-oe the Installing Officer tor ere
regiment and tbs Womau-s veterans Re
Hee Union
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onel and Mrs. A. II. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. T. Churchward, Mrs. i. NJ. Richard
son, Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Wood, Colonel
and Mrs. F. S. Brook, Mr.. and Mrs. Coler
Sim, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Baker, Mrs. Ed.
S. MagiIl, Miss Olive Magill, colonel and
Mrs. W. E. Jet. Mr.. and Mrs. S. F.
Woolard and Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Stern
berg. A most enjoyable evening was
passed. This club has been meeting reg
ularly for fourteen years past, and its
membership largely remains the same as
when first started
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Herman & Co.

keep the best ~ everything ia strictly
frEt-ciass Gr9ee-.es ard PrgFisioaa. ard
although our s:9se is nos 81 the hgriress
center - fhe c.ss agr prices VIII uske it
% Jour interest t9 ~ a Hffle osf ~ gssr
way Commerce tns rev ysar f-a1.az
with us. and ysan Cad thar ws VIII sass
yo1 money ga yeur grocery blt lta
worth s-rinz sr5 sou take ths chances
% holding Fe8r trade.
.rh9-e 81 1882 p Dssz-ss
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Shoes

We are agents for the Blue Ribbon
School Shoes They are withou; any ex-
ception the most stylish and best made
School Shoes on this market.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-04-01
FROM HARVEY.

We are having some very nice
weather now.
Some ofour farmers have planted
cotton seed and | am afraid they
will have TO plant over on the ac-
count Of the cold spell, which came
up on last Monday.
Rev. J. NJ. Bullock filled his
regular appointment here Satur-
day.
Rev. J. A. Wadsworth preached
here last Sundays good attendance
were present.
Singing last Sunday was held at
Bright Light church and we had
some good music.
Prof r. l.. Pounds of Edge visit.
ed Bethel last Saturday and re-
turned the next day.
Mr.. Eugene Suber and sister
Miss Corrie Suber were visitors "a
! Bethel Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. a. =. Todd went to the
Brazos bottom Saturday, and re.
turned Sunday.
The Unity Debating Society met
Saturday night, and had a lively
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THE SAMOAN AFFAIR.
Details Are In Cabi, Message Not Yo
Received.

Dttails Are IA "a Aahl" Message Not 1tt
Received.
Washington. March 81. No new all
vices had reached the departments at
noon today regarding the Samoa stu
alton. but the impression Is gaining
ground among officials that there is a
missing cable report from Admiral
Kautz via sydney which upon it, arri-
val will clear mp the mystery regarding
the brief dispatch dated Auckland
which was received Thursday In
reading the brief cable in which Rear
Admiral Kautz referred 20 the improve
ment Of the situation since his telegram
Of March Is. via. sydney New South
Wales, it was first supposed the date
given was a mistake ~ the only Sydney
telegram received here is dated March
10 That telegram probably left Samoa
several days before the meeting on
board the Philadelphia aud certainly u
week before actual fighting began which,
according 10 press dispatches commenc-
ed March Is
Il j. considered almost inconceivable
that Rear Admiral Kautz made no at
tempt 90 communicate with the depart
ment between the time Of sending the
telegram. dated sydney March 49, and
the one which probably left Apia March
% II Is now considered certain that
the admirals reference 10 his Telegram
Of March Is. via Sydney referred to a
telegram forwarded from Apia March
rs II this proves 10 be- the case the tel
egram Of March IS. which has not been
received. will doubtless contain details
of the decision Of the consuls aboard the
Philadelphia, subsequent 10 the ulti-
matnm 20 Mataatn and his followers
and AN account Of the thrre.day's bonn
barament before the dispatch was sent
The last cable from the admiral simply
means the situation has improved dur.
ing the interim between March rs and
March ~. all preliminary facts presum.
ably being already in the hands Of the
department here
The modus vivend Cor the settlement
Of the Samoan troubles has been pro.
posed aud is now under favorable con
sideration by the three governments CON
cerned Il contemplates the creation Of
a Joint high commission. consisting Of
one member from each country 10 pass
upon the recent clash Of authority re-
sulting In disorders The proposition.
II is understood was put forward by
Germany, and is the second one submit
ted for settlement Of the entire ques-
ton.