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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25
GLOBE SIGHTS.

GLOBE SIGHTS.
TF'rom the Atchison Globe7
Half the willing people are incapa-
BILE.
The things you hate happen as easily
as weeds grow
Don't give your children quinine in
liking for plum preserves as long as
they live.
When a girl shows signs of not being
as pretty as her mother, every one is
reminded that her father is not very
good looking.
If the loafers should demand that
busy men quit work to play with them,
a party would be found to embody the
demand in a platform.
A man should carry in the wood and
sweep the steps, for the opinion of the
world is what makes him, and his
neighbors are his world
If a mother objects to her daughters
attendance at a social affair. the girl
can overcome the opposition by repre-
senting that it is to be very swell
When a preacher calls on a business
man In working hours to give him
few helpful words, the man is bothered
the rest Of the day because of the in
terruption-
An Atchison girl wore her hair on
curl papers forty-eight hours in sue
eession recently, and when the little
fragile things We're unfurled to the air,
they lasted just three minutes.
You can tell a good deal of the char
acter of a town by the number of hacks
it supports. Wichita has a great many
hacks, and its citizens frequently ride
in them with the top down
An Atchison man has quit calling on
his neighbOrS in the evening, because
of the manner in which neighbors near
ly always talk of other neighborS call
ing in the evening, and remaining too
late.
An Atchison girl who was coaxed to
play recently, gave her audience a Sc
lection from Beethoven. When she got
through there was a strange silence
and she turned around to find every one
in a faint. 1t was the first music they
had heard that was not rag time in
seventeen months
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
CLIMATE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Hot Nights Rnre and People Can
Sleep in Comfort.
From ScrihnCr's Magazine

The climate of Manila is almost identi-
cal with that of San Juan de Puerto Rico.
and is comparable with that of the Gulf
States during the warmer portion of the
year. II seems less trying to most people.
however. than July and August even In
Washington or Baltimore. because the
climate is a very equable one Having no
sudden changes TO fear. men can. and
habitually do, dress in the highest of
underclothing wearing over it only a
thin. unlined duck coat and trousers; and
inasmuch as the variations of tempera-
ture are very small. people presently be
come accustomed to the warmth. The
mean temperature Of the year is 70 degrees
f. degree Of heat to be found in winter
in many dwellings and offices of the At
lantic Coast The cool season, coincidng
with the prevalence of the northeast mon
soon. lasts from early in November to
about March /. The coolest month is
~rebruary and its mean temperature is 76
degrees F.. but the mercury has been
known to descend temporarily to 81 de-
grees F. producing great suffering among
the people. During this season the
humidity is fairly low. about Is per cent
which is approximately the prevalent
relative moisture of the air in the sea
board towns of the Atlantic Coast in Sep
tembar.
III tue cooi nlohtHs inc rainfall is very
small and consists ordinarily in occa-
sicnal thundershowcrs. The hot season
at Manila. includes March. April, and May
the last being the hottest month Nav
has an average temperature of between
So and Sc degrees F.. and once only
since records began. the mercury rose 20
100 degrees +. The air during the Int
season is, as rule. decidedly dry a fact
which assuages the seeming intensity Of
the heat. In April the average humidity
is Il per cent. Most of the cities on the
Atlantic seaboard are more humid in June
than is Manila in April. Many of our
Interior towns, however, have an average
humidity in June of between 20 and ~ per
cent: such are Atlanta. Bismarck Chicago
Lynchburg. and Nashville. Hot nights are
rare in Manila, end by midnight it is
always possible TO sleep comfortably.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
THE MCGOWAN coURr-MARTIAL.
Evidence Against the Accused All
Heard

The court martial of Captain MCGOWAN
being held at the Washington Navy Yard
VIII probably be concluded today. The
evidence Of the Government was all sub
mitted On the first day of the session and
yesterday was occupied with the testimony
for the accused.
i deposition made by Captain MCGOWAN
was read to the court. which states that
a native boat had been lowering about
the Monadncck on the day in question
and had been repeatedly warned to keep
away. Finally. as menace. Captain Nc
Gowan discharged his revolver, intending
to shoot between the Monadnock and the
casco. Later the casco approached the
ship. when it was seen that a man in the
stern was evidently injured and was bleed
ing At the order Of Captain MCGOWAN
the wounded man climbed on board the
Mcnadnock without assistance and the
surgeon attended to his wound. pronounce
ing it serious, but not fatal. Three days
later he died.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
Ernest Il. Humphrey and Mary A.
HutcIiipsGn Surprise Fricnas

LrheSt H. anu n.
Hutchinson Surprise Friends.
despatch from Baltimore last night
stated that Ernest r. Humphrey. twenty
seven years old. and Mary a Hutchinson.
aged nineteen years. were married at the
Hotel Rennert in that city yesterday
afternoon. The contracting parties reside
here. the groom living with his father,
Thomas Humphrey. at 5O7 Rhode Island
Avenue northwest. while the home OF the
bride is at - X Street northeast. Mr..
Humphrey for ten years past has been in
the employ of Gurley & Co. stock brokers.
at 1885 F Street northwest.
a reporter called last night at the Hum
phrey home. The father of the groom
stated that news of his sons marriage
was surprise to him. He said that no
indication of such an event had been given
him.
Repeated calls failed to bring a re-
Spouse at the Hutchinson home. and
neighbors reported that the family had
left the house early yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
THE DELAGoA BAY AWARD.
Ii Seems Likely Tint the state De-
pnrtmcnt VIII Accept II.

The State Department. despite the re
luctance of the McMurdoo heirs. will prob
ably accept the award in the Delagoa
Railway case. The original claim was
one million and half dollars, and nat
urally they are anxious that the much
smaller sum awarded them should not be
accepted by this Government. Since the
British Government has shown no inteu-
ton Of rejecting the award it is not likely
that the State Department will 80 against
former precedent. 1t is said that Portugal
has the cash ready TO pay the claims at
any time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
AN AFRICAN KING.
Executive Ability shawn by the
Ruler of the Bcchuanns

tfrOm the Cincinnati Enquir'r.)
Khama is king of the Bamangwato ttibr .
His 10000 subjects are called Bschual as
because they live in Bechuanaland: Lut
they resent this name themselves. and do
not acknowledge it as a tribal term.
Khama is an old man row-,ean. hungry,
and as ugly as only an old negro can be
but he is very good old nan and in his
way has probably done more real good 10
the cause of the natives in his part CT the
country than any other two dozen native
chiefs.
He will rot allow any intoxicating liquor
whatever to be sold anywhere within lis
domiEions- He ard all his people are strict
teetotalers. and there is 4 heavy fine even
for making tschuala or KaiIir be r. a on
paratively harmless detection Of fermented
mealie meal
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

The Columbian Troubldaurs. under the manage
ment OF Ben JuGsn musical director. and Finley
Hayes stage manager. gave their frs. CntcrlJin-
rient Tuesday night, at National Rifles lIl. for
the benefit OF Congressional and Prcssmen's Ccun-
els. National Union, to a good house. Taerc Is
much talent il the organization. and thc PER
Torrance comprised negro mtStreisy and variety
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

The "Royal Limited" finest day train in the
world, leaving Washington b. & o Station. New
jersey Avenue and Street, daily } p. m, ar.
rivcs New York p. M. Splendid dining and
cafe car service For ROYAL Blue trains TO Bal.
timore. Philadelphia. and New York see schedule
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
DINED UNDER: TIE TREES
%
Frank Hume Entertains Many Dis
tinsuished Guests.
An Enjoyable Day at Hi. Summer
Devoted to the Proposed Memorial
Bridgc-SenntOrs and Representa-
tivcs Declare in Its Favor.

A score of Senators and Representatives
and large number of citizens of the Dis
trict were the guests yesterday of Hon.
Frank Hume at his summer residence
near st. Asaph, Va. Dinner was served
under the trees on the beautiful lawn
surrounding the house.
The hour set for dinner was 3 p. m,
but at noon good-szed gathering had
assembled and baseball, football, and
other games served to occupy the time,
while lunch was served in rustic booths
set around the lawns. and old Hickory
a field piece used by the Confederate Army
during the civil war. doomed out noisy
welcome. The house and gardens were
deliberately decorated with flags and bunt-
ing and presented a handsome appear
ance. AT 3 O'Clock the guests sat down
at the tables on the lawn and enjoyed an
oid-fashioned Virginia dinner. After this
had been discussed wine and cigars were
passed and INDUCED in.
Col. E. B. Hay acted as POSTMASTER.
The first toast was Our Host which was
responded TO by Mr. Hume
In introducing the first speaker Mr.. Hay
stated that there was nothing political in
the gathering except the politicians, and
nothing spiritual save the wine. He
stated that those who lived in Washing
ton lived in Virginia. the mother of
Presidents. until Ohio was born. He
then introduced Senator Martin of Vir-
ginia.
In responding Senator Martin stated
| that he would not have risen. save
that he wanted the Memorial Bridge TO
be constructed. This NATTER said he,
is more than local; it is national. This
grand idea which has been brought be-
fore Congress has been cast under
shadow. but we still have enough friends
to pass the bill and erect this grand mon
ument. 1t has been more than forcibly
recommended by the President. and every
citizen of the United States is interested
in its construction"
The next speaker was Senator Money OF
Mississippi.
Mr. Money stated that Washington
could have had the bridge if she had only
asked for it. He stated that Senator
Martin had criminally kept the matter
from him He said that he would vote
for the bridge every time the matter came
up. Frank Hume was member of the
Vicksburg Southrons, a crack brigade in
the civil war" said he, 'and l am always
with him."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

erected than this Memorial Bridge. We
| shall build it,
Representative Otey Of Virginia was in
F., troduced and said that he was opposed to
| the bridge project because everything he
| opposed in Congress was carried. He
/ promised to vote for it if his vote was
| needed.
Representative Meyer of Louisiana said
| that there was nothing too good for Viz
| GINA I'VE are spending millions for
things which are not close to the people
| of the United States" said he. and
want to have the bridge built. no matter
what the cost
f. G. Dunnell of the New York Times
spoke for the press. stating that the news
papers OF the country were all for the
| bridge and Major Hume.
Representative Ball of Texas favored
the bridge and said that he hoped the din
ners given by the host would not cease
when the structure had been erected.
Senator Burrows here declared that 1t
was not necessary that the North and
South be connected by frail bridge so
that the Union remain undivided. We
are today one people. with one flag" said
he. but we would all like to see mag
niticent bridge connecting Washington
with Arlington
After the dinner the guests found
pleasure on the broad lawns and beneath
the cool tents set up. One of the features
of the evening was the tenor solo. Tween
ty Years Ago." rendered by Senator Ma
son. When the sun had set and night
had fallen the guests voted the affair the
most enjoyable in history. and with three
cheers for the host departed, singing
Aud Lang Syne.'
Some of the Guests.
Among those present were Hon. William
Elliott, Hon. George Truesdell. John p.
Miller. f. C. Clark. Senator Gallery. Hon.
John W Ross. Hon. X. W. Moore. Hon.
W. A. Jones, Senator Burrows, Hon. J. C.
Bell William b. SmOot. Hon NJ. L. Ben
ton. Senator Rawlins. A. G. Latimer. W.
Daniels r. A. Wise. Z. G. Dunneli
George johnson. Judge Seth Shepard. Hon.
]. F. Ryan. Major Richard Sylvester, Hon.
]. F.. Rixey. Hon. : X. Donohue. Hon.
Patrick Henry. Senator Bate. Col. F. 5.
Smith. Hon j. f. Lacey. L. ". Ncwhouse.
Hon. Edward \. King. Capt. Allison
Nailor. jr.. Hubert Snowden, Hon. Will
liam Rhca, d. X. Trimmer Hon. Claude
Swanson. Col. L. b. Hay Hon. Champ
Clark. 4. F. Pardon Edward Graves. W.
II. Connolly. Hen. Thomas Spight
Maicr H l.. Biscoe. George VI. Saeg-
muller Senator Money. Daniel Frazer.
W. II. lille. W. S. Knox. Com
missioner Macfa.land Major Arnes. Sem
ator Martin Frank X. Raymond, Hon.
Park Agnew. Senator Vest. Representative
Hunt. Representative Ball. Senator Mason,
Frank Drury. Col. Frank Morgan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

The Charge. d'Aifaires of the japanese
Legation and Nine. Nabeshma are enter
tanning Nine Iwahara. Of New York. who
Will be their guest at the japanese LeSa-
ton for two weeks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

a musicale was given at the home OF
Mrs. Albers. 1910 Rhode Island Avenue. for
the benefit of Christ English Evangelical
Lutheran Church. An excellent pro-
gramme was rendered. consisting OF piano
selections by the Misses Wilmer, Mckeever.
and Schroeder. and Mr.. Otto Luebkert.
Miss Smith and Miss Donath in vocal solos
After the musicale "a Box of Monkeys"
was creditatly presented by Miss Anna
Mcrhart. Mr.. Albers. and Mr.. Johannes.
Refreshments were served after the per-
Torrance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

The president and board of trustees Of
the Corcoran Gallery of Art have issued
invitations for this evening from until
II o'clock. when the presentation of the
: gold medal and other awards of merit for
the year 1s99-l900 will be made to the
pupils of the Corcoran School of Art. The
work of pupils for the year will be on
exhibition.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Though there seems to be fear abroad
that Americans are not developing the
expected enthusiasm in regard to the Paris
Exposition. there is no doubt but that a
larger number of Washingtonians are go
ing TO Europe than is usual so early in
the season. The passenger lists furnished
by the various steamship lines always in
clude from one to dozen names of men
and women of more or less prominence
from this city who seem to be going over
in family parties to enjoy. presumably. the
wonders of the big show
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Mr. and Mrs. Whittemore will pass the
greater part of the summer at one of the
German watering places. though their
itinerary includes a trip to Paris and
other European capitals.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Mrs. Richards. wife of the Solicitor Gen
eral, Will entertain At luncheon today
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
LANSBURGH & BRO.
washineton's Favorite Store.
Art Department
Specials for
One Day.

AII-Iinen Batteahelg Braid, &C.
yard pieces, 2IG piece,
Linen Rings, all sizes, Sc doz,
All Sc BaitanhaIg Patterns, &c.
All Zoe Battenberg Patterns, &c,
All I5c Battenbeig Patterns, lOc.
All Csc Battenberg Patterns, I4G.
All 39c BattenheTg Patterns, 25c.
All 49G Stamped Center Pieces,
$50.
All Csc Stamped Center Pieces,
I9c.
All 49c Cushion Covers, top and
back, 39C.
Many OTHER items of equal in
.erest
Largest Art Department in the city-Eighth
S..cet Annex
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Miss Jessie Andrews will leave for Bal
tinore Saturday to join a party of rela-
tives who are going TO Boston by sea and
then to Niagara Falls for stay of several
weeks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the Raleigh last night. at O'Clock.
The groom was Mr.. James Gordon Wallis.
of Fredericksburg, Va, and the bride Miss
Sue Hill Vaughn. of Mddiesex County, in
the same State Miss Ora Vaughn was the
attendant maid of honor. and Mr.. A. H.
Wallis served his brother as best man.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. VIII
liam d. Smith. of Fredericksburg. in The
presence of small company of friends.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Cards have been received in Washington
for the marriage of Miss Louisa Catherine
Adams, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Francis Adams OF Boston. and Mr.. Thomas
Nelson Perkins. of the same city, on We'd
nesday, June g. at Burnam Wood, Lincoln,
Mass. Mr. and Mrs Adams passed last
winter in WASHINGTON
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

VI. Eugene Thiebaut, First Secretary Of
the French Embassy. will shortly return
from an extended leave of absence abroad.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

The Misses de Peyster. of Conn acticut
Avenue. have opened their summer home
at Tivoli y y
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Williams will
leave today to visit the latter's parents at
their home on the Penobscot River. Maine.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Mrs. Root. wife of the Secretary Of War.
and family. will go shortly to their sum
mer home in Southampton. L. l., where
the Secretary Will join them on a vacation
later on
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Mrs. c. w Westbury. of Richmond. who
has been visiting Miss Reed. 305 C Street
northwest. has returned to her home
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Mrs. Bliss. widow of Gen. Zenas r.
Bliss. United States Army. and Miss Alice
Bliss have gone to Mrs. Bliss home, near
Providence, r. l., where they viii remain
throughout the summer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Col. Myron NJ. Parker and family will
spend the summer months at Camden. Me.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31
MARRIED IN BALTIMORE.

The German Ambassador will not 6
abroad until quite late In the season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Large and Handsome Silk Poppies.
some with buds; in all the wanted
shades. and great Red and Pink mr.
Roses. Worth up to Sl.50 q "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

Big variety Of new shapes, in
the popular. fancy bIaiis. and
In all colors. including the entire
series of pastel shades. They'll
go with a rush at this price.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-31

No reservation-all the shapes,
plain or fancy. in all colors-
and there's a splendid assort-
ment on this table-are for
choice at this ridiculously low
price.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

fagration has not only been extin-
guished, but you have been extin-
guished with it..
Then it was all my fault, was it?'
"A put up job on me from start to
finish! Woman, l go up stairs to
change my clothes. Do not follow me
to offer explanations or assistance or to
finish your work by stabbing me in the
back! l know you at last-at last
and-and"-
And he pulled himself up step by
step, and he halted on every step to
point his finger at her and nod his
head. He meant by that the most dire
revenge a human being can conjure up,
but she only sighed and wiped up the
puddles of water left behind him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

country last year, and the loss was ex-
actly 12S,2S2,747.29. The point ! set
out to make is that of the II 1923 fires
928S were due to carelessness.
"How carelessness?"
"The carelessness of women and chill
dren mostly. Every time you heat your
curling tongs you may set fire to the
house. The cooks carelessness may
start a fire in the kitchen. You light
the gas and drop a match. The COOK
filings matches about where the rats can
get at them. At any hour of the day
or night your Observation-Disclosures may
reduce this home to ashes
"And how about your leaving lighted
cigar stubs around?" asked Mrs. Bow
ser. You have burned three holes In
this carpet, spoiled the piano cover, set
curtains on fire and done other dam
age.
Woman, ! am talking statistics!
shouted Mr.. bowser and he turned on
her with such majestic dignity that the
cat wondered if she had ever met him
before. Passing over the fact that you
and the cook and even this Internal old
cat are liable to set this house on fire
any day in the year. let me say that If
people had been prepared for fires there
would not have been half the losses of
property given in the statistics. While
Il can't watch over you from hour to
hour can in measure Offset your
carelessness by being prepared to nip
a confagration in the bud"
"Then the package down stairs is a
confagration nipper?" she asked.
Don't try to be funny, woman. This
is matter not only of dollars and
cents, but of life and death. and I want
it treated Seriously. That package
down in the hall is fire extinguisher.
You may at some time or other have
heard of one, the same as you have
heard of a pile driver or a thrashing
machine"
eyes, | have heard of them"
They are to extinguish incipient
CONGREGATIONS. For instance, I awake
at midnight and smell smoke. I leap
out of bed and come down here to find
a fire just starting in that closet-a fire
due to your carelessness. Left to it.
self for five minutes more and away
would go the house and our lives, but
by means of the extinguisher | extin-
guish. ''p-asz-r~
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

low and the room was cold, and in an
hour his teeth were chattering. He
stood it for another hour. and then he
went down stairs. At the foot OF the
stairs he met man who queried:
DO you know if that old deadbeat
Major Crofoot is up stairs?"
HE vhas gone out"
"Have you been trying to collect a
bill?"
Yes
"And how did you come out?'
II vhas put into dot Great American
Steam Trousers Creaser und creased
all over $4,000 pairs day. und now l
vhas glad to go home NIT. my wife und
let dot bill go. Shake hands. con-
graduate you"