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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
THE DAY AT THEWHfTE HOUSE
Church Services We're Attended by the
President.
Dnhiin's Lord Mayor Was Escorted
Commissioner Peck Calls

Thanksgiving was more fully observed at
the White House than at any time since
President Mckinley came in. The fall of
1897 was busy one at the Executive Man
sion, and not many of the clerks enioySi
the day of rest set aside by their chief
There was also considerable work in 1898
Today the noise of only two typcwriters
was heard clicking away in the executive
offices, and three or four clerks strolled in
during the day. Their attendance was nee
essary for only short time. Secretary
Porter ana Assistant Secretary Cortelyou
remained al their homes Assistant Score
tary Pruden, Col. Montgomery ana Capt
Loetiler We're at their desks for a short
time. The house was closed TO visitors and
those passing through the grounds merely
gaZed upon deSerted-looking building
The only visitor admitted during the morn
ing was the lord mayor of Dublin. He de-
sired to look through the building, having
seen the Pre- ident last night. He was con-
ducted through the apartments by an
usher.
attended Church Services.
Since President Mckinley has been in the
W hiIe House he has not spent a Thanks
giving day without his brother Abner and
the latter's wife. They are at the White
House today. Just before II o'clock this
morning President and Mrs Mckinley. ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Abner McKin-
ley, left the White House for the Metro
politan Church. The President has never
missed church services on THANKSGIVING
day. The party returned to the Executive
Mansion about l o'clock, and soon after
ward had lunch. Dinner will De served
about O'Clock this evening, and. in addi-
tion to those at the White House several
invited guests will be present. The center
piece will be the Rhode Island turkey which
comes every year
There viii be salads cake and plum Dud-
ding, but as a whole the bill of fare will
not be eXtravagant. 1t will not be pre-
pared by French chefs other fancy ar
lists. The White House cOoks-:hcre are
prepare wholesome food. They are not
even graduates Of cooking schools Sim
clair, the steward, directs what shall be
cooked. He was with President Cleveland
and retained by President Mckinley
He has charge of all the boxes of presents
which arrive around the holidays.
french cooks are seen at the White
House only during the social season, when
the state dinners are being given.
Commissioner Peck Calls,
Mr. Ferdinand Peck, the commissioner
general to the Paris exposition, saw Presi-
dent Mckinley for few minutes today.
after the latters return from church Mr.
Peck will leave this afternoon for Chicago
where he is hard at work arranging the
exhibits for the Paris exposition. Mr.
Peck said that the steamer Prairie will
leave Baltimore and Norfolk next week
for France. She will carry the first shin
ment of the government exhibit, and will
return IN January for another Shipment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Rev. DIR. Wharton Resigns.

BALTl MORE, November 30.-Rev. DR..
Morton Bryan Wharton, fer the past eight
months pastor of Brantly Baptist Church
in this city. rendered his resignation at the
prayer meeting held last night in the
church. In his letter to the congregation
ministerial work farther south. He says he
has mad offers of pastorates in the south,
but has not made decision as to which
one he Will accept. The resignation takes
effect January l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Pers0naI Mention.

DR.. and Mrs. j. Wesley Bovee left today
for New Orleans to attend the twelfth an
nual session of the Southern Surgical and
Gynaecological Society, which meets De
cemher ., when the doctor will read
paper.
Mr. H. n. Lockwood of New York is
2OO3 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
GERMANY AND HER COLONIES.
kaiser Pleased at the AcouisftIon ~,
Spnlnn

BERLIN, November 30.-The KoIoniaI
Zeftung today publishes a letter from EN-
peror William addressed to Duke Albrecht.
regent of the grand duchy of Mecklenburg-
Schwerin, in which his majesty congratu-
lates Germany on the acquisition of Samoa.
and expresses hopes that, with Gods help,
the German colonies, Sustained by the in
tellig Mt and self-Sacrificing soicitude of
the people and supported by a strong fieer,
may, in peaceful competition with other
nations, advance on the read to prosperous
development and prove a blessing to tn
fatherland."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
HAS CAUGHT THE BROOKLYN
Arrival of the New Orleans at CO.
IL mbO ON the MnN to MuniIu

The cruiser New Orleans arrived at Co
lombo today on her way to Manila This
brings her up to the cruiser Brooklyn. for
the first time since their ocean race to the
Philippines began. The Brooklyn arrived
at Colombo yesterday, and will probably
coal in time to get away ahead of the New
Orleans The latter has been gaining of
late, however, and has bettered her posi-
ton by two days against the Brooklyn since
leaving Alden. At this rate the indications
are that the New Orleans will be the first
of the transatlantic fleet 10 arrive at Ma
MIA. The cruiser Newark, which took the
Pacific route. arrived last Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
NICARAGUA CANAL,
Representative Hephurn E~pa,,s
Some Action by Congress

Representative Hepburn of Iowa, chair
nan of the House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce, is In the city. When
seen by Star reporter today Mr. Hepburn
said he thought there would be some leg;is-
lation favorable to the Nicaragua canal
during the coming session of Congress. He
did not think there was any reason why
Congress shol.ld wait for report by the
Walker commission appointed to look into
me cahal question before enacting legisla-
ton in the interest of the completion Of the
canal,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Question of House Rules.

The republican caucus Saturday night is
expected to consider the question of the
rules of the House to be adopted and to de-
eide upon the code so as to he able to adopt
the permanent rules at once upon the or
Sanization. instead of making temporary
provisions, as has been the practice here
tofore. The belief is that the rules known
as the Reed rules will be adopted by the
caucus, but the object5o the caucus is to
secure such an agreement among republi-
cans as will prevent a combination between
a few republicans and the democrats to
adopt notifications of the code which
would not be acceptable TO the republicans
seneralJ. Mr.. Hepburn, as is well known
has certain changes restricting the power
OF the Speaker and broadening the priv
ieges of the individual members which he
wants to have adopted. and the purpose is
to have the question passed upon by the
majority party, instead of taking the
chances of the nlodhca tions being made
largely by democratic votes in the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Commissioner Peek Calls.
SENATOR ALLISON HERE
He Talks Briefly Upon Variety of
Subjects.

Senator Allison of Iowa. chairman of the
Senate committee on appropriations. was
seen by Star reporter today When
asked in regard to the sentiment of the
country on the Philippine question, r. AL
lison said
These matters could be properly and
promptly settled if it were not for political
suggestions made for party purposes.
There Is no question in regard to what
ought to be done. The Presidents policy
is the wise policy, and l think it is an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
An FOR A WEAPON.
Two Women aud Old Man EudI,
Hacked in Boston

BOSTON, November 3o.-Charles G. West
of Roxbury, was arrested here today for a
alleged assault upon three persons with an
AK this forenoon. The victims are Emma
r. Sanaine, john Barnard and Lille Ten
nings, 1t is feared that the Sanaine We
man and Barnard are fatally injured 1-ba
affair is believed to have resulted from =
quarrel over money alters Barnard q;
seventy nine years of age "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

ASToRiA, Ore. November 3O.-Light-
snip NO 80 went ashore inside of McKen-
Zie Head one mile north of the mouth of
the river, last night, and her crew of eight
men was rescued by the life-saving crew
and are now safely housed in the hospital
at Fort Candy. The rescue was accom-
plshed by means of the breeches buoy.
Ihe vessel al last reports was resting
easily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
VICTORIA WILL TRY AGAIN.
Going to San Francisco for a Load Of
Animals.

The War Department has arranged to
have the transport Victoria leave Seattle
for San Francisco, there to take on board
load of animals for the Philippines. The
Victoria is the vessel which recently re-
turned to Seattle after a terrible experience
in a storm off Cape Flattery with animals
on board. The department is advised that
none of the injured amin ais will be in con-
diuon for handling within two weeks.
Eighty-seven out of the 404 have died a a
result OF their terrible shaking up in the
storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
To Nominate Successor to Settle

FRANKFORT, KY, November 3O.-The
seventh district democratic congressional
convention met here today to select a sue
cessor for the late Representative Settle
John r. Allen of Lexington, and June w
Gale are the two leading candidates, win
Ira Julian of Frankfort strong third.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

Senator Lindsay of Kentucky is at tha
Shoreham. Mr.. Lindsay has not been in
Kentucky for ten days having spent some
time in New York prior to coming here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

1eSsehSef GiVen Turkey.
foiiowlnS the example set by Secretary
whitney several years ago. Secretary Hay
presented to each of the messengers of the
state DEPARTMENT today fine Thanksgiv-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
GEN. WOODS PROMOTION
Said to Be Booked for Surgeon General Of
the Army.
Current Gossip in Military Circles
Has Taken House.

According to current gossip in military
circles it appears that Brig Gen Wood
commanding the department Of Santiago
instead of being booked for appointment as
the first civil governor of cuba, is destined
to succeed Brig. Gen. George NJ. Sternbera
as surgeon general of the army ON the
statutory retirement of the latter in June
1872. 1t has been reported several times
that Gen. Wood would receive a brigadier
generaiship in the line. and he has been
urged for that by some OF his friends in
recognition of his services in the Santiago
campaign ana afterWard as military COM
mander of that province. The President has
been inclined To bestow some substantial
recognition on him. bat il is wen under
stood that the gift of d generals commits
sion in the lined w"uid cause great deal Of
feeling amunE the higher officers Of the reg
ular establishment, all of whom are Gen
Woods seniors by many years. the same
objection may mold 30 the proposed ad-
VancemeHt in the medical staff but it is
urged by the friends of Gen. Wood that he
mas earned the promotion and has proved
hOmseif eminent capable in administrative
work. 1t was said that when he was last
in Washington the matter was talked over
by him and the President, and that Gen
Wood was promised the place when va
cant and accepted it, although his prefer
ence was for a place of similar rank in
y
hattering offer from the local street rail-
way syndicate-a refusal hardly likely from
a staff captain unless with some very def
mite prospect of future preferment in view
AT the Head of the Medical STAFF.
The surgeon generalship would place Cen
Wood at the head of the medical staff of
the American army at but little over thir-
ty-ffve years of age, making him the young
est officer ever holding that responsible
position. He would jump ninety-four medi-
cal officers. 1t would leave him twenty-five
years of active service, If he so desired in
a position carrying with 1t great prestige
IN the profession both at home and abroad.
Gen. Wood has taken a house in this
city, 1918 Rhode Island avenue, where he
has moved with his family, and it is
thought that this is another indca ton that
he viii make his permanent residence here
at very distant date.
In case General Sternberg desires to make
room for General Wood in June next. he
can do so by taking advantage of the
statute authorizing the retirement of Of
ficers on their own application after thirty
years service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

Continued on Third Paye.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Faith in the Lord.

their JOY in it. There is an unreserved call
to happy thanksgiving.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
H. FRANKENFlELD e. co.
BEFORE BABY IS BORN"
a Valuable Little Book Of Interest
to All Women Sent Free.

Every woman looks forward with feel
ings ofindescribable joy to the one mo-
nlentous event of her life compared with
which all others pale into insignifi-
canoe. How proud and happy she viii
be when her precious babe nestles on
her breast - how sweet the name Of
"Motherp And yet her happy antici--
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misgivings of the pain and danger OF
the ordeal, so that it is impossible to
avoid the feeling of constant dread
which creeps over her. The danger
and suffering attendant upon being
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that the coming of the little stranger
need not be looked forward TO with
fear and trembling, as is so often the
case. Every woman who reads this
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contains priceless information to all
women, and no one should fail to send
for it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
Town Names.

The Cleveland Leader says thata man
registered in local hotel the other day,
giving his place of residence as Sleepy
Eye, MINI. Half an hour later another
guest registered from Painted Post, la.
The clerk paid no especial attention
to this. but when the next man to regis
ter boldly wrote white Pigeon,
Mich.," after his name, both the clerk
and the bookkeeper began to get inter
ested.
While they were talking about the
queer names that had been given to
some of onr western towns, dignified
looking man stepped up to the Office,
whirled the register around, and
scrawled Households, N. w
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
PALACE ON WHEELS.

The Burlington's new Minneapolis and
St. Paul-Chicagoand St. Louis Train con-
sists OF
Abuffet library car
A combination sleeping car
A standard sleeping car
A compartment sleeping car
A dining car
A reclining chair
A day coach thigh back seats)
The most costly, beautiful, luxurious cars
on earth. Steam heated; Electric lighted:
Wide Vestibuled. No extra fares.
Quick as the quickest, the Burlington
Minneapolis and ST. Paul Chicago and St.
Louis Limited. An Electric Lighted, steam
heated, wide vestibuled train, fresh from the
builders hands. Built at cost ofover $780,
600. Most beautiful, luxurious, comfortable
complete train ever placed in service on any
railroadin the COUNTRY.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
rnere is a class of People.

Who are injured by the use of cof-
fee. Recently there has been placed
in all the grocery stores new pre-
paration called Grain-O, made of
pure grains, that takes the place of
coffee. The most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress, and but few
can tell it from coffee. It does NO
cost over as much Children NAV
drinkit with great benefit. 10 cts. and
Is cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
Grain-O.
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Only So. 90 per year,
or at that rate for any part of year.
Send postal card for free specimen copy
THE INDEPENDENT,
I30 Fulton ST., N. Y.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
A CHINESE WEDDING.
Everythfng Connected withthe Cere,
monies y Decked In Red.

Everything Connected Withthe Cere,
monies y Decked In Red.
The Chinese place significance upon
every color, and in connection with a
wedding red obtains a deep rooted,
mysterious Importance, the next bridal
color in value being gold. At a be-
trothal the bridegroom elect sends his
sweetheart pair of bracelets fastened
together with piece of red ribbon or
cord. The bride and bridegroom drain
two wine cups at the wedding, which
are also connected by red cord. In
northern China the attendants wear
tall felt hats, and each hat has a red
feather stuck upright in it. The attend
ants also carry the wedding presents.
"A sedan chair bears the bride herself.
In south China sedan most wonder
fully giided is used by the wealthy
classes, and it is decorated with what
appears at first sight to be brilliant in
laid stones, but which are in reality
the glossy feathers of the tkingfisher. A
handsome cloth of glowing red with
trimmed border is also thrown over the
chair.
In the case of the poorer classes red
is also the prevailing bridal colCf, and
chair of ordinary carved wood, paint
ed bright red, is used. Above the door
of the chair kind ofnharm is placard-
ed or hung upon red cloth. Thee
itself is sent by the bridegroom, accom-
panied by what corresponds to our best
man. This functionary brings with him
a letter written in yellow or gold upon
red paper, praying the lady to enter
and take her place.
Men dressed allrin red and carrying
red parcels containing the presents fall
into the procession. Other bearers carry
boards and banners. inscribed in golden
letters upon a red ground. These ban
ners tell the pedigree of both parties.
Behind the bearers come the other at
PENDANTS, with long poles, on which are
hung very handsome lanterns. The
BRIDES veil is of bright crimson hue
and her dress regal gold and scarlet
Wide World.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
RED Hot From the Gun.

Was the ball that hit G.. B. Stead
man of Newark, Mich, in the Civil
War. 1t caused horrible Ulcers that
no treatment helped for 20 years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Boils. Felons, Corns, Skins Erup-
tions. Best Pile cure on earth. 25c
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
Fiesler & Co.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
AS AN ENCYCLOPEDIA.

because PRACTICALLY USEFUL well the
--LATEST and MOST contains 600 Encyclo
has JUST THINK
The whole knowledge condensed for INSTANT
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
superlatixes.

DR.. johnson says in his Grammar
of the English Tongues" "The COM
parison of adjectives is very uncertain,
and, being much regulated by commo-
diousness of utterance. is not easily re-
duced to rules. 1"
Then he quotes passages from Para
disc Lost, - in which these words are
found, "virtuousest, - "powerfullest, !"
and a passage from Samson Agonistes"
which contains the word "famousest. :"
Surely Milton had an ear. Notes and
Queries.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
JACK HoRNER.
The Rich Plum That He Extracted
From That Christmas Pie.

The Rich Plum That He Extracted
From That Christmas Pie.
For the benefit of those who are not
quite little folks Agnes Carr Sage, in
Lippincottis Magazine, tells the origin
and history of some famous nursery
stories and rhymes, among them "The
Pleasant History of Jack Horner," con-
tanning His Witty Tricks and Pleas
act Franks" for so it is set forth in a
very old ,chapbook, carefully preserved
In the Bodleian library.
Itappears that this worthy was stew
ard to an abbot of Glastonbury. The
good abbot learned that his majesty
Henry VIII had seen fit to be indignant
because the monks had built kitchen
which hecould not burn down. Now, a
kings indignation was dangerous and
must be appeased. Therefore the abbot
sent his steward, Jack Horner, to pre-
sent the sovereign with suitable peace
Offering. 1T took the form of big and
tempting looking pie, beneath the crust
Of which the transfer deeds Of 10 man
ors were hidden.
But Master Jack had an eye fw the
profit of No. /, and on the road he
slyly lifted the crust and distracted the
deeds OF the Manor of Wells. On his
return, bringing the deeds, he plausibly
explained that they had been given to
him by the king; hence the rhyme:
Little Jack Horner
Sat ina corner (of the wagon).
Eying his Christmas pie;
He put in his thumb
And pulled out plum (the title deed),
Saying, tWhat a brave boy am Ii''
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
New Way to Get Rich

An Arkansas contemporary records a
queer case of financial irregularity. It
appears that young man down there
swallowed copper cent by mistake and
doctor made him cough up 80. Chi
cago Times Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
She Did.

Sissy" said the fresh young man
"does your mother know you're out?''
"Oh, yes, replied the fair one, 'sand
she gave me q penny to buy monkey.
Are you for salef''-Philadelphia North
American.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19

THE INDEPENDENT emphasizes It's riftistb
Year by changing It's form to taat Of asNasaziee,
and by reducing It's ANNUAL subscription Pres from
$500 to $500; single COPIES from Ten TO five
cents
1t will maintain its rsPutateon as the
leading Weekly NswsPaqer Of int World.
THE INDEPENDENT in its new form
viii print 8, $40 pages ofreading matter
per year at a cost to subscribers OF
$500, while the prominent magazines,
which sell for 81. 90 n year, print only
about 1000 pages. The subscriber to
THE INDEPENDENT get3 50 per cent.
more ofequaly good reading matter at
one-haH the cost
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19

Wife (reading the paper)-The gi-
saffe has q tongue Is inches long.
Husband you jealousi- New
York World.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-19
nfunieipal Jealousie..

New Yorker-You are a stranger
here, presume?
Chicago Man (haughtily}-I am from
the great city that New York ia jealous
Of.
New Yorker-Ahl And how are
things in dear old Lunnon New York
Weekly.