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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01
LOVERS EXIT.

Sir Walter Bssant tells much that is
interesting in the September Century,
of that East London hamlet which
bears the name OF Radcliffe,
The house beside the church is now
the vicarage. 1t is square, solid house
built about the end of the seventeenth
century. 1t is remarkable for q dining
room the walls Of which are painted
with Italian landscapes. The story is
that there lived here early in the eigth.
teenth century q merchant who rode
into London every day. leaving his only
daughter behind. He desired to deco.
rate his house with wall-paintings, and
engaged young italian to stay 10 the
house and to paint all day. Presently
he made q not unusual discovery, that
the italian and his daughter had Fallen
in love with each other. He knew what
was due to his position as q city mer-
chant, and, rs might have been ex-
pected, he rose with dignity to the oc-
casion. That is to say. he ordered the
young man to get out Of the house with
in half an hour. The young man obey.
cd, 30 far as to mount the stairs to his
own room. here. however, he stopped,
and when the angry parent climbed the
stsiss: after the expiration Of the half
hour to know why he was not gone, he
found the young lover dead. hanging to
the canopy of his bed. His ghost was
long believed to haunt the house, and
was only finally laid. after troops Of
servants had fed shfieking, when the
wife Of the vicar sat up ell night by her
cell in the haunted chamber, and testi-
fed that she had neither seen DOR heard
anything; and was quite willing to
sleep in the room. That disgusted the
ghost, who then went away of his own
accord. wish I could show you one
room IN the house. 1t was the old
"powdering ,oom." When your wig
had been properly curled and combed,
you threw a towel or dressing-gown
over your shoulders, and sat in this lit
tie room, with your back to the door.
Nov. the door had q sliding panel, aud
the barber on the other side was pro-
vided with the instrument which blew
the white powder through the panel
upon the wig. The operation finished,
yoe arose. slipped of! the dressing gown.
and descended to your coach with Ill
tue 1gnity Of = gold.laced hat, wig %
wht& - the driven snow, lace ruflss,
. 6petie, and . BLACK velvet coat-if
yopSversa merchant-with gold but.
toud snd white silk stockings. A bean.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01
cHNA,S AWAKENING.

The Reverend d. z. Sheffield, for
many years missionary 10 China, re-
turned to that country in June. on learn
ing Of the destruction of the North
China College at Tungchau, of which
be lie the president. Before sailing he
had written for the September Century.
q paper on "The Influences of the
Western World on China"
Men from the west have been ex-
planning to the Chinese for a round
generation the vastness of the agri-
cultural and mineral resources OF the
country. The stock theme of CONVEX
sation on meeting scholars or officials
is the value of steam and electricity,
coal and iron, western machinery and
labor-saving devices. The Chinese are
impressed with the evidence Of the
wealth and prosperity Of Christian ma
tons Wherever the foot of a Euro
pean rests, property, for some reason,
seems to take on q naw value. The
Chinese. when there are money incentives
involved, are not slow in learning. The
best men among the officials, scholars
and merchants, are not still sleeping
and dreaming Of the anciente, all ignor
ance and indifference as to the reeour-
ces Of the country and the proper means
for their development. Many of them
are keenly awake to the opportunities
and needs OF the times. They lack
confidence in their government; they
lack capital; they lack knowledge and
skill and experiences; they are aware Of
their need of foreign help to get poe.
session Of this wealth. They are now
discussing with great earnestness the
difficult question as to how they may
secure the needed hhlp, and yet prevent
the lions share Of profits crossing the
great waters"
Thus many and powerful influences
are already operating upon China from
without. producing impressions that
will be far-reaching in their results.
Through the missionaries, in their
evange;istic. educational, and literary
work, q new moral ozone is being
breathed into the lie of the people, and
new thoughts Of material and intellec-
tual progress are being wider propagat-
ed. Through the customs service OF
the home and foreign diplomatic ser
vice, the Chinese are learning that
they are not, as they had supposed, the
only dWellers within the circle CT civil
Iization, and that the supposed "out-
side barbarians" have valuable truths
to communicate to them, and worthy
Institutions that they will do we'll to
study and initiate. Through increasing
trade they are learning that the the
"ire-wheel ships" bring wealth to
China. and they are beginning to crap.
pie with the new problem Of gaining
possession Of their vast but undeveloped
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01

tiful time it was for those who could
afford the dignity and the splendor
which made it beautiful. For those
who could not-hnmph! not quite 30
beautiful time.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01

Do you get your Courier regularly ?
Please compare address. II incorrect,
pleass send right address to Courier
ofice. Do this this week, ="
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01
A SHADOW OF THE ROCKIES.

The mountains from my window
lie Controlled,
Their solemn peah with
coconals Of snow
O'er which the fires of dawn
and sunset flow,
And keen, high ridges by
fence winds patrolled.
With evening comes
mighty shadow cold
Across my doorway
as the sun sinks low,
And, high above, the
loftier SUBMITS show
Faint, As in the twilight
tames their outlines bold.
Then from the heights
the spirit Of repose
Steals eafthward, with
the peace that long has lain
Secure amid the deep,
untrodden snows-
A shadow stream, for which
- my sod Is fain,
That from the answering
peak Of silence flows,
And pows lis balm
upon the toiling plain.
Meredith Nicholson, in
September Century
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01

Plebe-It seems pretty rough on
American soldiers to have q German
general lead them.
Cadet-Not when. an American wife
leads the German general. Town
Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01
resources.

"DR. LIE DUES FsMALE REGuLAroR" is a re-
liable and honest remedy for tardy menstrual.
ton. Kidd Drug Company, Elgin, Ill, mailed
e. Rigs Pharmacy, Lincoln, Nebr.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01

are'practically annihilated
by the ocean cables and
land telegraph systems
which now belt the cir
conference of Old Earth in
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-01


Madison Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28

the Commission. Her enthusiasm for the
cause" said Mr.. Devoe, did much toward max
ing our work popular, and it would be well if
enlisted"
These commissions held several joint meet
ings; after careful study and investigation the
NewYork Commission made a report the main
features of which were embodied in Governor
Roosevelt's message. BY this report it was
shown that the demand on the rock deposit was
growing steadily The report says:
The recent adoption of asphalt pavement in
the city of NeW-YOrk. the great extension of
steel cage construction building requiring con-
crete foundations, and the use of concrete for
hreproutinS throughout. also the general i'm
proVement of country roads by macadamizine
has created a constantly increasing demand for
crushed stone.
The ease with which these cliffs can be quar-
q peculiarly attractive field for the uuarrvmpn
owners of cliff lands being constantly an
preached with propositions to sell their holdings
for use for this purpose. The quarries now in
operation are being worked night and day to
supply the demand for their OUTPUT so that
of time the section above Fort Lee will Income
as badly mutilated and completely DESTROYED
as far as scenic beauty is concerned as the old
section near Bulls Ferry already has been.
In order that this tearing away and gouginq
out of the great stone wall may be carried no
further, the Commission has suggested that
the land be condemned and acquired by the
state for use as public park. The land in
question extends from the southern limit of
Fort Lee to the termination of the Palisades
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28

shore front without injury to the Palisades or
detracting from their scenic beauty
A bill has been prepared for introduction in
the Legislature which has the establishment OF
a Palisades Park in view. 1t is entitled IAN act
to authorize the selection location and appro-
priation of certain lands along the Palisades OF
the Hudson River for an interstate park and
to preserve the scenery of the Palisades" The
bill provides for the appointment Of five Com
missioners by the Governor Of Network and
five by the Governor of New-Jersey. and these
shall be known as commissioners of the Pail
sades Interstate Park"
LAND TO BE SELECTED.
The joint board is empowered by the bill to
select and locate such lands along the Palisades
from the road leading from the old Fort Lee
wharf the south to the Piermont Creek at
PiermOnt, the north, as may in its opinion
be proper and necessary to be reserved for the
purpose of preserving the scenery OF the Pail
sades or of restoring the scenery TO its natural
condition. The Commissioners viii have the
power to purchase lands for that purpose. after
certain forms as to appraisement etc. shall
have been followed
The last clause of the bill reads: This act
shall take effect upon the passage and approval
by the Legislature and Governor of the State OF
New-Jersey of an equivalent act"
In speaking of the new movement Mr. Devoe
said: If the bill becomes a law the COmmis-
sioners Will have the same duties to perform
toward the Palisades reservation as the Niagara
Falls Park Commissioners have in connection
with their charge The bill which viii be acted
upon by the Legislature is framed in manv par
tculars like the which was passed for the
Niagara Park When called on Governor
roosevelt ne assured us of his cordial support
IN our work, and we know that he as well as
governor voorhees, is anxious to see the bills
"heh nave been drawn by our Commission
passed by the legislature
thousands Of citizens OF New-York and other
thousands who share with them the desire to
see the river scenery preserved are anxious to
nave the bill passed and are willing TO give
credit for the work 20 the society which has
already done much to stay the hands of vandsIs
and to keep intact the scenic beauties Of he
land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
AN ACT PROPOSED.

The Commission also suggested the prompt
passage of an act forbidding the granting of
further riparian rights on the west bank of the
river within the limits of the strip TO be pro
tected
Park improvements already exist the land
in question, to a small extent, and with a small
outlay of money many of the points could be
made attractive a road has been built at the
base of the cliffs which has many strikingly
picturesque features. This road is now COM
plcte from Englewood three miles north, and
another section extends from Closter Landing
opposite Yonkers to Cape FIyaway, distance
of about two miles.
The ferry franchises, the Commissioners think
could be made to return considerable annual
income, and road houses could be constructed
under the guidance of Commission and the
license fees or the rentals be used as means
of defraying expenses. The same is true of
privileges TO boat clubs, which are being crowded
out of New-York City waters by the demands
of commercial interests. and various other ac-
tvities which could be allowed the use of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28

about thirteen and half miles and comprises
about 131 acres AS to the value of the land
the Commission has this to say:
A fair estimate of the value of this strip per
acre, based upon the price at which owners of
two and a half linear miles in the central part
of the section have agreed to cede to the State
provided action should be taken TO protect the
Palisades from further destruction, is $500 This
would give total estimated value of about
100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-28
4 PLAYFUL BREED OF HORSES.

THE HAFFLINGEEs OF THE rYRoL-A ROUGH
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
HoNoRING MISS ANTHONY.
Birthday Anniversary Gift Proposed
coming Convention.


A mass meeting has been called, to be
held in Wizards Hotel parlors Thursday
next at pm, for the purpose of consid-
ering the matter of providing present in
money to Miss Susan B. Anthony on the
occasion Of her next birthday. Three hun
dred cards have been sent out to those who
are Interested in the cause.
In connection with the arrangements for
the coming national convention of equal
suffragists, a letter has been sent to a large
number of ladies Of the city, which is self
explanatory, and is as follows:
THE annual convention of the National
American Woman Suffrage Associa ton will
be held in this city at the Church of Our
Father, corner Of 18th and l. streets, Feb
ruary to IA, inclusive. Every state asso-
citation in the country is planning to send
here its members of greatest mental force
and general ability, and this will undoubt-
eddy be the most illustrious, and it is hoped
the most effective, woman suffrage con-
Vention ever held.
1T is eminently fitting that, acting upon
the resolution of the Washington hoard of
trade, the people of the District should
extend to the visiting delegates to this con-
vention such a wnole-hearted hospitality as
VIII reflect creoit upon the national capital
1t Is therefore hoped that YOU will further
that object by offering hospitality to one or
more of these delegates, d list of whom
will be furnished upon request If YOU are
SO situated as to make this impracticable
any contribution toward defraying the ex
pense OF such entertainment will be gladly
received.
The day after the adjournment of the
convention February 10, will be the eigh-
tieth birthday anniversary Of Miss An
lhony, which will be celebrated by appro-
pirate public exercises in the afternoon
at the Lafayette Opera House. and a card
reception in the evening at the Corcoran
Gallery of Art.
IN order that the work of extending the
hospitality OF our citizens to this conven-
t .in, may pe upon some organized and prac-
respond to this letter. ~
rms communication is signed by Mrs.
Helen X Tindall. chairman committee on
fngton Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
DISPOSITION OF REWARD.
Equally Divided Between Detective
Boyd and Miss Grant.

Major Sylvester, the chief of police has
transmitted to the District Commissioners
a check for 800 received by him from the
sheriff of Loudoun county, Va, as re-
ward for the arrest and delivery of Rich
ard Thompson, colored wanted in that
county for alleged murder Major Sylyes-
ter recommends that after % per cent of
the amount has been placed to the credit
of the police equipment fund the balance
be equally divided between Detective Boyd.
who arrested the man here and delivered
him 10 the Loudoun county authorities, and
the daughter of a Mrs. Grant, who resides
a 1i14 II street, who claimed a part of it.
1t appears that the young woman pointed
the alleged murderer out to the street rail-
way crossing policeman stationed at 14th
and II streets but that this officer did not
arrest him. She then te.ephoned to police
headquarters and Detective Boyd was sent
UP to her house. He says she could not
tell him where 10 look for the man: all
she knew, says the detective, was that he
had disappeared in an alley between II and
l and 18th and 18th streets about an hour
and a half before he reached her house.
No one,- says Detective Boyd, told him
where to look for the man, and no one
pointed him out 10 the detective. After
hunt he found him at 18th street and New
York avenue and promptly arrested him.
He had, he says, been previously informed
that the alleged murderer was in the city,
and the detective submitted that if the
young woman was entitled to the reward or
any part of it So We're other people who had
tod him the man was here.
Major Sylvester. in making his recon-
mendation as to the distribution of the re-
ward, stated that, in his opinion the young
woman did what she could to have the
man apprehended and that Detective Boyd
was enabled to identify him from her de-
scription of him and from a description IN
the circular Offering the reward. The in
for rat nv her n nOliPe bpa6Unar-
tiers resulted. Major Sylvester believes, in
the effort which secured the mans arrest,
and therefore he thinks she is entitled to
one-half of the balance, after taking there
from the so for the equipment fund. The
Commits ioners have approved his recon-
mendatiCn-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
CHINESE NEW YEAR.
It's Beginning Celebrated by the Local
Celestials.

CelesttAls.
Today is the beginning of the Chinese
new year. and only laborers are expected
to perform any manual labor. While the
celebration Is supposed to last a month,
local Cinnamon are content to give up the
one day to pleasure. In Chinatown bust
ness has been at a standstill since morn
ing, and the celestials from all parts of the
city were In evidence. Some Of them, who
spend their time in their laundries most of
the year. were in costume today, and their
cards in red and black were exchanged.
The local celestials are mostly Canton
csc, and the picture of Gar Guam, a man
of wealth, who died thousand years ago,
was displayed about the tables, where
fruits, flowers and mats were tastefully ar
ranged. MOy Linn For, who keeps a Chi
nese restaurant, had displayed on his door
a card, on which was written: CLOSED on
account of the holiday" Moy is the father
of eight children. and he spent the day
calling on his ellow-countrymen, in COM
pany with several of them, the young folk
being In Chinese costume. The greetings
extended at the several places they visited
We're something worth seeing. Each celes-
tlal shook his own hands, and soon as
cards We're exchanged tea was offered
Candies We're given the children, while
their father was offered a glass of some
sli ong iiduld. During the progress of the
bandshaking each celestial made a bow
Inc visit lasted In each case only few
minutes, and the caller was given a cigar
before leaving. This custom was carried
out at almost every place.
Rose brandy from China drink Of unu-
sual strength, was given the guests at
most places. There was only one establish
ment in chinatown where the proprietor
OF the store said, I'm temperance" and
gave ms guests nothing stronger than tea
In addition to exchanging cards, the China
men received cards from friends in other
AT the establishment of Hip Chong Lung
Company, No. ITO AZ street, the front Of
the building contained a number Of bright
decorations. Among them were cards of
some OF the Chinese restaurant keepers.
making the announcement that they were
keeping open house. Moy Don, at No. $40
TennsyiVania avenue, and Sam Moy, at
No. 314 Pennsylvania avenue, also enter
famed on large scale. None of the mer-
cnants would sell goods today The use
OF fireworks was omitted for the only rea-
son that the celestialswould not violate the
ia" AT some of the large places firecrack-
erS were exploded indoors, but care was
taken that no serious results followed
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sympathy with the crimes that Krebs had
committed, he said, but he regarded the
defendant as being afflicted with a disease
which renders him irresponsible. Three
eminent physicians. all well known to the
court. counsel, said, had pronounced the
defendant insane. The evidence which
would be offered in extenuation of Krebs'
conduct was, he said, unfit for publication
or 70 be heard by ladies, and he suggested
that it be heard by the court only in the
judges consultation room.
The defendant, Mr.. Smith went on to say
is not a citizen Of the United States, and
his brother in Germany was trying to, and
would. make such provision for the latter
as will be acceptable to all the authorities
here.
Mrs. Chance told the court the circum-
stances of the cutting of her dress, the full
particulars of which were printed in The
Star at the time.
After a consultation between the court
and counsel on both sides the request of
MIR. Smith to postpone sentence was COM
piled with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30

DR.. B. w. Gheen. secretary Of the Veteri-
nary Association of the District, has in
formed the District Commissioners that at
recent meeting Of the organization their
action in regard to requiring dogs to be
muzzled was heartily approved, as the as
ISOLATION recognizes rabies as a dangerous
disease, and one which is being met with TO
a great extent in this locality. THE ASSOC
ciatien." wrote its secretary, 'is glad and
proud Of the fact that the honorable Com
nnissioners have recommended and en-
force the above act. inasmuch as it was
suggested by this association some time
ago.