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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-27
Successive STRIPS IN Success.

The ambitious amateur went 10 see
the experienced theatrical mana ger
Il want to be star actress, - she
said. ''What do You advise me to do?"
81 'm-have you ever had an affair
Of the heart? he asked
"Well, :, she sin,pered, two or three
young fellows are breaking their hearts
about me- ',e' 49,, !: =? '.,+->~T
THAT won't quite do. Go and get
your own heart broken. he said. land
then come again.
She had heard something like this
before, and she Went away with her
chin in the air:
A year later, however, she returned.
*'WcN she said, choking down a
sob, Il have come back to you-heart-
broken. married one of those young
men. He treated me shamefully and
has deserted mel
All. that is something like. said
the manager. rubbing his hands togeth-
CT. we are getting on. Only one thing
more IS Lacessary, my dear young wo-
man-gct yorr divorce, and then we
shall Wa: You. Chicago Tribune
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-27
Land marks,

Every town has i;ar OF two, d smart
Aleck, some pretty girls. more loafers
than it needs, a woman or two that
tattlos al old fogy that the town
would be better of without. men who
remarks about the women, a man who
laughs an idiotic laugh every time he
says anything, scores of men with the
caboose Of their trousers worn smooth
as glass and men who can tell you
about the weather and how to run other
peoples business, but who have made
a,dismal failure Of their own. -North-
mort News "
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-27

was no communication from Mr.. Rog-
ers. He was, however, better than his
word for at Ii O'Clock he was an
noanced in person. i
II thought it better to come myself, -
he said, land make sure of it. ~
Well we've tried your words, Mr..
Rogers, but we can't make them fit in
any way" replied.
"I'm not surprised at that, sir, for it
is special fancy lettering, of which
only had one batch printed. See, this ia
one of my cabinet mounting cards. You
will fit it to q To-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-27
!: Wanted SOM e Thing Quicker.

4 Some few years ago issaed d policy
on the ifa of man who was far from
being model husband. called for the
premium every week and rarely got it
without y grumble from the wife. The
last time called she said; Z,
I. I. !. Z: amt going to pay you any more
There's Mrs, Smith only had her old
man in NJ 8 society three months. and
'he's dead and she s got the money. I'm
going to put my old man in that, 90
you needn't cali again. Liverpool
Mercury - T.. u. ~ 4 M
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-27

md We; are empowered to otr 81 a ,prIze 81 ~
TO thesai seor rectiy
the missing port ions OF BearinrR
"a mind that some our III at ppssess
sTaphs 81 ken pilot ogr apher,..s
and aig nat NE
sat che faots We
at huf sany pofa,
graplia ehnnea Isl obtairinr
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-27
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

The New York poisoning case has reached
a climax in a sensational manner. The ac-
cusation of Rowland B. MoIineux of c;tls-
ing the death of Mrs. Adams by poison sent
to her nephew, Cornish, closes the first steb
in prosecution which at one time seemed
destined to drag along indefinitely without
result. The New York way of doing such
things is almost always spectacular. The
trials for homicide held there are usually
long and costly. The agents of prosecution
aud the attorneys for defense have come to
believe. apparently, that justice cannot be
had without protracted hearings painful
cross-questiOning, minute examination OF
ta1esmen. hypothetical propositions to ex-
perts and the like, leading to enormous ex-
pense for the state and the county and
keeping the public at fever heat during ii
large part of the time. In the present af-
fair, which has grown out of the death of
Mrs. Adams just TWO months ago today, the
coroncrs inquest alone has consumed over
a fortnight 1t was a remarkable inquest
n man had been suspected at first and had
submitted himself willingly to ali of the
searchings of the police. save in one drec-
tion-he would not write under inspection
in order that his writing might be expertly
examined. Another man, the one who had
according to his own account innocently adj
ministered the poison, was gradually
brought to public notice being worthy
of suspicion. In the hearing of the case
before the coroner this man, Cornish was
tortured with questions which seemed to
weave net of conviction around him. The
other man was apparently treated with the
difference due to one who is unfortunately
but wrongly under a degree of suspicion.
This condition being established the appre-
entertained at first as to the suspicious of
the prosecution We're allayed and he will
lingly gave samples of his handwriting
Then came the climax. AT the exact mo-
ment when it was deemed most desirable
Molineaux was identified as the lessee of
certain private letter box which played an
important part in the tragedy and also by
seven experts ds the author of the hand
writing on the poison package. In a mo-
ment the tables turned. The trap was
sprung. The inquest was thus based upon
the lines of dramatic development Subter-
was used to lure the unsuspicious victim
into the net The unjust accusation of an
innocent man, the satisfaction of the real
villain, the Vaccinations of the solver of
the mystery, and the denouement all work.
ed upon the plan of a four-act drama 1t
is not to be regretted that the legal process
should be thus sensationally manipulated ii
the real ends of justice are subserved The
main issue is to punish the poisoner. who in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

erence to the amount required under the
pirate all that the District requires and is
prepared to meet, thus permitting the local
revenues to accumulate. The so-ealled sur
plus results from violation of the organic
act in its provisions concerning the amount
of local taxation and the method of ascer-
tanning and raising that amount
1t is contended now that there Is no vio-
lation of that act in the suuandering nj a
discount of fifty cents on the dollar of the
moneys thus Illegally permitted to accumu-
late The money belongs to the District
and to no one else. 1t came exclusively
from the District. 1t has never been
matched by dollar of the public MONEY.
In no sense is the organic act respected in
its expenditure for any purpose whatever
unless it be met by an equivalent sum from
the public treasury
The fact that the tax rate has not ex-
ceeded the maximum fixed by the organic
act does not justify violation of this law
in any other respect. While the tax rate
has remained at a low fgure, the tax as
seSsment has been increased, until the cen
sus returns row demonstrate that it is
grossly excessive. and that the per capita
tax burden of the Westinghouse, combin-
ing both rate and assessment is greater
than in 800 out of the 1883 American mu-
inequalities with over 1900 population
The only logical manner in which to ex-
pend the surplus which has thus accumu-
lated is to regard it as part CT the assets
OF the District available for draft to match
the money to be appropriated by the gov
eminent at some convenient time in the
future under the act of 1878. Its presence
in hn r. I
to the legislators to spend it in manner
admitted to be improper, and grossly ex-
trayagant from the Districts point of view,
since dollars count only as half dollars
however deserving or urgent may be the
purpose for which it is proposed to expend
it,
The Senate committee in conformity with
the unbroken traditions of the Senate. de-
clares that it believes "in the abstract ius-
tice OF this principle" lie. the principle of
propOrtionate contribution under the or
ganic act. 1t is impossible to perceive the
justice or the legality of the attempted dis
elimination between the abstract and the
concrete in this particular case The prop.
osition Is in effect that money collected
from the District taxpayers in violation of
the organic act n ay be expended in de-
nance of the express provisions of that law
without violating at all the spirit of the
organic act. Carrying this proposition to
its logical extreme the principle of proper
uonate contribution, lauded in the abstract,
might be absolutely nullifed in the con-
crete without violating its spirit For if
Ccng1ess may, by calling the amount "a
surplus, wrench a million dollars raised
under the organic act from the application
OF that law, it may so treat every dollar
of local taxation, and the spirit of the law
would be no more violated in the latter
than in the former case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

this case Is believed to have caused two
deaths. The crime of which he is charged
is diabolical in the extreme. A dangerous
precedent is set when plot of this kind
carries. whether the intended victim is
reached or some one else dies by inadver-
lance. Death become too ready remedy
for private grudges and personal hatred
when the mails can carry the fatal agency
without danger to the sender. The Califor-
MA Delaware case has fortunately resulted
In conviction. and now if the right man
has been found in the New York case there
will he reason for congratulating the COM
munity at large upon the administration OF
a wholesome lesson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
The Library Site.

The project of providing site for the
building to be erected by Mr.. Andrew Car
nsgie as home for the Washington Public
Library is now sufficiently far advanced to
warrant the hope that it may reach culmi-
nation before the adjournment of Congress
next Saturday. The House today passed
the bill authorizing the location of the
building on Mount Vernon Square The
Senate last Saturday passed tn bill ilppro-
priating S250,oo0 exclusively out of the Dis
trlcts revenues for the purchase of site.
Each house now having acted toward the
same general end, though in different direc-
items, all that remains is TO bring tn m to
an agreement upon some form of lcgisIa-
ton. In view of the situation in the House
1t is useless to anticipate that anything fur
Their can b. accomplished there save by
means of conference report. l. becomes
the duty of the Senate, therefore, To act in
the premises, either by accepting the House
bill passed today-which is greatly pre-
ferr7d by the people of the Distric tor by
so amending it Immediately as To throw it
into conference. 1t is urgent that the Meas
uTe become a law at the present session
The Districts Legislature will not, most as
suredly, find Its.lf either impotent OF I'M
willing to utilize this grand opportunity for
municipal advancement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

It's the folks that make the trouble
In this bustlin' world of ours;
A rushin' an a schemin
An a trompin' down the flowers
| suppose if things was differ
Wouldn't be no business done;
But they're wastin' precious moments
When they might be havin fun.
This old earth doesn't mind EN-.
1t goes rollin' on its way;
An the saplin's gettin ready
Fur the hook an line, some day.
The ground is gettin' thirsty
Fur the rains it loves to sup;
The angle-wOrms is CROWN
An the fish is Wakin up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

TIT, action OF the democratic caucus last
night reveals both the weakness and the
abSurdity Of the attempt 10 make a paru-
san rather than a patriotic question out OF
American duty in the Philippines The
caucus was called TO define the attitude of
the minority members of the House toward
that matter The result is a deliveranee as
vague. as elastic. as adjustable as ever was
framed. 1t may mean anything or nothing,
as partisan occasion may demand. Ameri-
can evacuation in thirty days. or American
occupation OR a hundred years. could he
defended under it.
The contention of those who oppose any
expression of American purpose at this
time-and there are many democrats among
the numbers that the country is not sui
ficiently informed on the subject. Haste
about so important a matter is inadvisable,
and il might prove most embarrassing for
the United States. The flag at Manila needs
no explanation. 1t does not represent tyr
amy or determination, anywhere. 1t was
raised at Manila in honor. and while il
floats there al legitimate interests will be
respected. The government is seeking light
as to it's duty, and its hand ought not TO be
forced.
The anti-expansiOnists really lack the
courage of their convictions They really
forces at once. But they shrink from max
ing the demand. This was shown last
night. Mr.. Henry of Texas. who deserves
respect for his courage if not for his judg-
mont. brought forward a resolution de-
claring for Independent government in the
Philippines without delay. but influences
prevailed to induce him to withdraw it. 1t
was no purpose of the caucus to go squarely
on record Mr.. Henry had mistaken the
object in view. He was bent on the elimina-
tion Of all ifs. butts. ands, and whens.
General Wheeler seems to be a favorte
of fortune. He always fares well. He al
ways serves the public interests He was
present last night as a champion of pa
tience, investigation, consideration, but of
hrmness as well He spoke in such a vein
as was to be expected of a man of action
and experience anxious to have a question
OF 50 much consequence lifted out of the
arena of partisan maneuvering. His re-
ception was cold in the extreme. and when
he had concluded his remarks he was made
the subject of some sharp censure He
withdrew before the caucus which had thus
aHrOntcd one of the most striking and at
tfactlVe figures of the war with Spain
adopted Il resolution praising the soldiers
and sailors who had served the country!
How much that resolution will impress the
country read in the light of this treatment
OF General Wheeler is easy TO understand.
Mr. Henry of Texas has sounded the key
note OF the anti-eXpansion policy. He should
sound it AGAIN. and keep the woods vocal
with his music. If the United States is i'm
properly tarrying in the Philippines. 1t
should get out at once. If Aguinaldo is an
oriental Washington. and his followers are
capable Of selt-government. the United
states ought not to remain in those islands
day longer. But how many anti-expan-
sicniSts really believe that? How many are
simply trying TO find some artfuI means OF
running away from a difficult problem?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
Civil Service and the Census.
no i'm

From The Chicago Tmes-HeraId.
The people who are not concerned about
the interests Of the politicians are agreed
that unless this important force Qhe cen
susI is organized upon a basis of merit and
especial fitness the value OF the next cen
sus is bound to be greatly impaired. 1t has
been shown by the late director of the cen
sus and by the present director, Commits
sioner Wright, that unless the director is
relieved from the burden of dispensing
patronage ne cannot possibly give to the
more important duties the time necessary
to make the twelfth census an accurate
and trustworthy compilation of statistics
Unless the census bureau is included in
the classified service we will merely have
a spoils census of slight and doubtful value
to StatiSticianS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
This IL the Way to Talk.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

The failure of Spain to pacify and gov
ern the Philippines sets possible kind
of example TO this country. So did that
power fail in Cuba, yet now, under Amer
lean influences, We see that island rapidly
taking on condition of tranquility So
in time it viii be in the Philippines, though
the problem there is doubtless a more Sc
rlous one. OF course, Spain is full of ironic
doubt over our difficulties, saying among
other things, that we shall need 100 900
troops there to keep order. But we will
show Spain and ali other countries con-
cerned different outcome in very little
while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
The New Seasons Silks.
First floor,

Silks
Including
dgn foreign and dones aanufacte Tafs Gce Regence
Noire Taa Broc Iaetas Fanne Taetas ouene
Silks, Satin Liberty,
Special called "Stin
season i'm all the shades black
Bedss TINS Dsa1if display Of anes collection elegant
ats Wedding Reception
White BengaIe White
Tafetas, Ottoman Cords, Chimes, Surahs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

L don't see why it is that humanity must
suffer in this way for the qualification of
others. Why is it that SO little considera-
ton should be shown to the wishes and
comfort of people who have to do things so
as to get money? I'm oppressed
What's the matter?'
MY employer won't let me off to go and
enjoy myself watching a six-day bicycle
race. 1t must be exciting by this time. I
hear that some of the riders are so tagged
out they go to sleep on their Wheels"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
The New Wraps and Costumes.


Made fashionable
driving Calling
Silk Waists
White and Organde
chdren's
White
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
SHOOTING STARS.
A Question of Preservation.

do you think it desirable to keep war
ships at the Philippines" said the German
emperof's confidential adviser.
''Yes," was the answer, with great en-
phasis.
well, l suggest then, that we proceed
with caution, because if we're not careful
this man Dewey may lose patience and
take them away from u.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
A Frivolous Metaphor,

Our nation is jewel bright.
If we go on and win
The numerous islands now in sight,
Twill be cluster pin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
The New Cotton Dress Fabrics.


Printed Moussene Satin Ry rsd 0andie ogans
at Pnted rantee Printed Toe v Printed oe
Also FABRICS nderson Ginghan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
Don't Cripple the Navy.



The Senate committee on naval affairs
has decided to recommend only six new
war vessels instead of the twelve provided
for iii the House bill. The action of the
committee is inexplicabe If the econo-
mists of the Senate committee on naval af-
fairs consult public sentiment about the
new war vessels they will vote to increase
rather than decrease the number provided
for in the House bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
Has the Committee Forgotten

Has the Senate naval committee forgot
ten SO soon the perilous lessons of the war.
and is its crazy antagonism to the increase
in fighting ships proposed by the House to
go unrebuked by the body it is supposed
to represent? What reason can II advance
for reducing by one-third the modest addi-
ton of battle ships and of armored and
partially protected cruisers at season
when every reason demands the multiplied
ton of these types?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

Il wish" said the man who was writing
a speech, that 1 could think of the word
want"
wife.
Something that means cutthroat, robber
and villain. It's got to be a word Of at
least four syllables, because l want it to be
a polished sarcasm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
The New Dress Trimmings.


dbrads
Jet Boy and Chenille Passementerie White
Elegant Pear Trimmings
= " ~ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

After being battered and cajoled by the
authoritleS into belief that he was per-
IectE safe. Mon.ineux was dramatically
arrested as the guilty man in New York's
poisoning case If the crime is proved
against him, it will be another evidence of
natures wise provision in putting. as a gen
erai rule. a large proportion of fool into
the makeup of a criminal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

He says that after we are married" said
the enthusiastic girl my every wish shall
be his law
YES" answered Miss Cayenne, 81 under
stand that the statute books are full OF OBJ
Solete laws"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
The New Black Dress Fabrics.


0 mn o dfaDric
other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
Ahead of William.

From the st. Louis Star.
1t is said that King Hurnbert of Italy is
the only reigning civilized monarch ever
wounded in battle. There doesn't seem any
way in sight for the kaiser to even up the
matter. Possibly he might drift over and
kick up little rumpus with Dewey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

1t is to be suspected that the Carlists
merely represent an organization for the
election of officers and the collection Of
dues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
AguinaldO Must BE Preserved
: Louisville Courier-Journal.

from Inc LOUISVILLE Courier JOURNAL.
Whatever happens, Aguinaldo must not
be harmed. There are some people in this
country who rey upon him to prove that
they are right in their Interpretation of the
American Constitution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
A Striking Example.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
General Harrison is solving the problem
of what to do with one ex-President in a
dignified and quiet way. 1t Is a pity
though, that after a man has been Presi-
dent, and has retired TO private life, he
should be set down as ..out of the game :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

Dewey's reasons for desiring another
battle ship at Manila are at present as in
definite as Germany's reasons for keeping
any ships there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

Agoncillo seems to have found safe hid
ing place and ought to be unselfish enough
to inform Aguinaldo about It, for future
reference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
Good Times i'm Pittsbarg.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch

Money is more plentiful in Pittsburg than
ever In its history. The interest rate is low
and the opportunity for investment invit-
ing. Almost any one can predict the re-
suit The city is destined to make rapid
strides onward and upward In The near
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

General Gomez will consider the case of
Miles and Eagan and beware of any post
bellum fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

New York admits that there is much to
be objected to in any form of homicide, but
Ut the same time insists that cyanide of
mercury is much more refined than a
sausage vat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

Having been summoned as a witness for
the defense, MIR. Wanamaker sincerely
hopes that his side of the case will lose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

Lord Charles Beresford must candidly
admit that this country is anxious TO leave
no dinner pate unturned in the promotion
" AngLo-Ameriean friendship
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

Cubans who are caught robbipg sugar
plantations will have to be reminded that
they have somehow gotten hold of the.
wrong brand of patriotism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28

The Pennsylvania deadlock may compare
with that in Delaware for strength. but it
is not nearly so monotonous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-28
The New C0lored Dress Fabrics.

Among the new bright ideas which show unusual
i'm and beautiful hadings also Bareges
o contrasting O
new and
Move
$500