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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-09

The reporter sits down on a trunk and
writes the list of the plays to be given.
but that is no news in America AS they
went about the house, Sarah and the re-
porter, they stumbled continually over
packages and boxes. Us like big de-
partment stofer exclaims Sarah.
There are, in fact, a few trunks, it
seems to me- said the reporter.
About fifty" laughed Sarah. "And
yet I'm not taking many gowns. Letsus
see, that males-let's count =" And she
told them off on her fingers: Five
gowns for Camille six for Frou-frou
three for La Tosca,' five for Roxane in
Cyrano,' one for Elmire in "Tartuffe.'
two costumes for Hamlet. two for
L Aiglon.' one for Phedre, and one Tor
Jean-Marie. That makes twentv-six cos
tunes for the theater. I am also taking
eight fur costumes and l cont count
twenty or twenty-five street gowns. din
ner gowns, morning gowns. evening and
reception toilettes and summer gowns,
because at San Francisco we shall be
having summer weather You see. I'm
not taking very muchr'
While Sarah was thus detailing the
trifiing wardrobe which she is taking to
America, she led her visitor to what she
calls une waste renderie or, as we might
say, a great big room for hanging
clothes. Here were countless rows OF
gowns of cloaks, of rare furs Open
wardrobes showed a mass of other toll
lettes of every color and every kind of
material, dresses of lace, waists in EN-,
bro:dery, encrusted with stones ami
spangles; satins, silks, blue, green, rose,
violet, yellow!
81 have among others, three passions
said Sarah; a passion for cloaks. pas
sion for hats, a passion for shoes"
A mid, who was properly amused by
the masculine stupor into which the re-
porter was thrown by the vision of all
these wonders, opened two immense
wardrobes and showed him the contents
In one of them were innumerable rows
of little white boxes.
The shoes which are to be taken, -
announced the maid with an indulgent
smile.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-09

VERY Low HOLIDAY
EXCURSION RATES
Evening star., 1900-01-11

grand play for position at the expense of
these fierce mountaineers they would be
most likely found lighting for the car. An
interesting phase of the case is that Rus
sia Is said to be counting upon German
acquiescenCe in the scheme to annex Persia,
in view of Germany's strong desire to Sc
cure railroad concessions through to the
Persian gulf This suggests anew a project
long ago exploited and never fully revealed,
for German protsctorate over Arabia,
thus giving Emperor William control over
the Holy Land, toward which he is known
to have set his aspirations. There is COM
paratively title to attract coloniZing
power In either Persia Arabia. but much
more in the former country than in the
latter. 1t might be that under the influence
of European enterprise these dark places
would be lighted and opened to such COM
mercial currents that they would Develop
into highly profitable fields for activity.
Politically, they would be great gaius in
view of the fact that each of them now, in
its neutral, passive state, is virtual ally
of England in her control of the Suez canal
and the approaches to the Indian ocean
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Another step toward the relief of the
streets of Washington from the deadly
menace OF grade crossings was taken today
when Senator Mcmillan introduced the bill
for the elevation of the Baltimore and Ohio
tracks This bill comes from the railroad
company and therefore represents the same
spirit of corporate willingness which gives
reason in the case of the Pennsylvania bill
for the citizens TO look for action The bill
for the elevation of the Baltimore and Ohio
tracks follows the general lines laid down
some time ago. providing for the construc-
ton of single masonry viaduct, thus
avoiding the branching of the road within
the city limits. Geographical conditions
tend to make this problem much simpler
than that involved in the removal of grade
crossings from the line of the Pennsylvania
road The engineering problems are COM
paratively easy Of solution.
In some particulars the bill is certain to
challenge criticism. both among the citi-
gems and in Congress. The provision for
the payment of the large sum of s1,500. 900
to the railroad company in consideration
of It's enterprise and the abandonment of
certain lands and privileges will assuredly
cause debate and perhaps amendment Other
features of the measure. relating to the
a large area within the city for terminal
purposes. will require careful scrutiny and
perhaps modification before they can be ac-
cepted by the community. if at ALL
The chief purpose of the measure is to
reduce the terminal tracks within the city
limits to a minimum This purpose, of
course should not be carried out so far as
to injure close-iying suburban territory.
which is today virtually urban in all char
acteristics. In safeguarding the public in
terests Congress and the Commissioners
are naturally expected to bear in mind
the fact that ample terminal facilities are
demanded by the community as well as by
the railroad corporation. and the problem
In such an adjustment is to effect the most
satisfactory compromise between the inter
ezts which are necessarily injured and
those which require benefit.
Evening star., 1900-01-11
Mr. Hale to the Fore,

MI. Hale's championship of the right of
way for breadstufs is suggestive. What
occasions it? An awakened conscience or
a desire to take whack at friend of the
United States?
Mr.. Hale. it will be remembered, stood
for Spain in the contest of two years ago
as long as there was an opportunity to
serve her. He practically indorsed all the
atrocities of General Weyler When it was
sought to lay before the world the appall-
ing extent of the starvation and suffering
which that fiend in uniform was infiicting
upon the Cuban people Mr.. Hale fiouted the
story, and from his place in the Senate Of
fered in rebuttal denials that Senior de
LONE himself might have prepared But.
at the same time, the story was true. Peo-
pie by the thousands were dying in camps
in Cuba like sheep of the rot. Is the sena-
tors conscience astir? Does he fear that
this history may be repeated in the Trans
yaal? Is it his purpose to fight against
starvation as a factor in this war with the
same energy that he fought for it as fac
tor in Spain's war against Cuba?
Or does his gorge rise at the remem-
brance of the service that England rem
dered The United States when this country
finally interviewed in Cuba's behalf? The
service was rendered, without solicitation.
and 1t was important. Continental Eu-
rope, did Mr.. Hale, sympa thized with
Spain. Continental Europe, as did Mr..
Hale, read the Maine tragedy even in vain
for provocation for war 1t seemed un-
reasonable that the United States should
make a little thing like the assassination
of nearly three hundred sailors the basis
for aggressive action. But the United
States took the opposite view; and from
the day it struck Spain until Spain cried
enough England pleasantly suggested to
Europe that there must be no outside in
reference.
This government has acted with COM
mendable promptness in the matter of that
seizure of flour, and England has responded
promptly to an urgent presentation of the
case And while the war in South Africa
lasts the country will expect the admins
tration to be on the alert if at any time
American interests should become involved
But there will be good reasons why any
suggestions on the subject coming from
the senior senator from Maine should be
most carefully examined. His sensitive
ness as to the duty and dignity of this
government is, at least. eccentric
Evening star., 1900-01-11

The gap between Russia and England on
the Indian border is certainly being slowly.
almost stealthily. closed Just whether
there is a real menace to the worlds peace
IN certain movements which have lately
been attracting attention cannot. of course,
be foretold Yet just now there is every
reason to believe that Russia is making
progress along her cherished line of policy
which contemplates the seizure of all
land communication with the Indian ocean
1t was only the other day that 1t developed
that Russia was testing" the mobilization
capacity of her Trans-Caucasus railroad
system, with eminently satisfactory results
Now 1t appears that there is something
more tangible in the presence Of Russian
Il oops the Afghan border. A rumor is
spreading through Europe that the govern
ment at St Petersburg is simply moving
one step closer to Herat. the seizure of
which is believed to be definitely set down
on the Russian program But this is by
no means the sole object of the Russian
activity just now. According to continental
gossip no less an enterprise than the annex
alton OF Persia is contemplated, a consum-
nation which would. of course, at once
seriously jeopardize England's prestige in
India Afghanistan is clearly doomed as
an independent state 1t may take several
years or even decades to bring about its
absorption by one or the other of the great
powers separated only by this bit of noun
tainous territory. But although 1t stands
as a guarantee Of peace under present con-
ditions, Russia Is over anxious to secure
sovereignty and England is determined to
make a counter move into Afghanistan for
every Russian advance For instance, it is
cabied. should Russia occupy Herat. or even
Kushk. England would at once seize Kan
dahar, which lies relatively near the Indian
border on the southeast. just as Herat and
Kushk lie near the Turkestan border on
the northwest. But herein lies Englands 8
principal embarrassment IN such an enter
prise: the Afghans are far more friendly to
Russia than to her. and in the event of a
Evening star., 1900-01-11

The cable brings the news from London
that there is a rising tide of impatience in
England with the government. The people
are growing clamorous for victory in South
Africa? Why is it delayed? Who is re-
sponsibIe for the defeats which have been
inflicted on the English arms? Somebody
might reply that the Beers are. But that
would not suffice. This is no time for re-
partee- The man at home with his mad up
is represented hunting for a scapegoat
Shall it be Mr.. Balfour, Mr.. Chamberlain,
Lord Lansdowne. or Lord Salisbury him
self? How does it come about, and who is
responsible for the fact that one English
man. with his shooting arm tied behind
him, cannot whip twenty Beers equipped
with the best guns OF modern manufacture?
II this describes the situation, the Eng
lish are on trial at home much more Sc
verely than in the field in South Africa.
As a soldier. Johnny Bull is carrying him
self with courage and a tenacity which
compare most favorably with the best days
he has ever known. He has met with sew
eral signal and costly repulses, but he has
fought bravely, died bravely, or when COM
PEELED to surrender has been taken while
riding right into the thick of the enemy.
He is still full of fight is increasing in
numbers, and who shall say how soon it
The man at home has his part to play
no less than the man in the fed. And he
is playing it but poorly by raising a pre-
mature and reasonable howl about sit
uation which has not yet had time to
develop. He Is giving aid and comfort to
the enemy He is filling Dom Paul with
something of the same sort of encourage
ment which the Atkinsonians are holding
out TO Aguinaldo For il President Kruger
and General Joubert get the idea that a
change of ministry in England means a
possible repetition of the Gladstone surren-
der. they will fight with increased energy
and prolong the war to the utmost in their
power.
Impatience has not hitherto been recog-
nized English trait. And this is no
proper time to take 1t on. To divide in the
face of the common enemy. and engage
in passionate quarrels with political advan-
tage as the ultimate aim and end would be
poor and discreditable business for a great
people to be guilty of.
Evening star., 1900-01-11

president Whitman's unexpected decision
TO retire from the educational field depriyes
Columbian University of an able leader,
and Is therefore a loss to the educa tionaI
community at the capital. He has served
now for more than four years, and under
his direction the university has deyeloped
along broad. constructive lines He has
brought to his post a deep scholarship, q
keen sympathy with the aspirations of stu
dents and an elevated sense of the respon-
sibility of the man In charge of developing
lives. These qualities have won for him
ardent support among those associated with
him and have combined now to give the
trustees CT the institution a difficult task
to fill the place thus to be vacated accord
ing to the standards which have heretofore
been preserved and which have made CO.
lumbar an influential factor in the coun-
try's educational life. DR.. Whitman's sue
cessor will doubtless be chosen with the
same care and painstaking consideration
for the best interests of the institution and
the community which have heretofore
marked such enterprises whenever neces-
sary. The field is broad for man of ac-
tivity and scholarship. for here in Wash
ington, it is confidently believed, lies the
germ for future great educational es-
tabltshmeut, composed of many units
which will make for an advanced American
citizenship. DIR. Whitman has appreciated
this fact in his administration of the uni
versity's affairs. but he seems to prefer
now the more congenial field of pastoral
work. toward which his temperament in
clines. His determination to go to Phila-
delphia to preach will cause sorrow here
and when he departs it will be with the
best wishes of all Washington and the
wide area affected by the influence of Co
lumbian University
Evening star., 1900-01-11
MIR. Mckinley. Running-Mate.

1t Is conceded that the east will again
name the republican candidate for Vice
President. and as republican prospects of
success at the polls are thought to be good
the merits and availability of a number of
Well-known men are just now being pointed
out in very appreciative language. The
field is reasonably large, and the yield is
excellent.
There are four New Workers in whose
favor much may be said. Governor Roose-
Welt leads the list, and Possesses the ouali-
ties which would serve his party well in
national race, and the country well in the
Office of Vice President. 1t is occasionally
intimated that he prefers his present post,
but presumably this is not to say that he
would not. at popular command, accept the
other. Secretary Root would likewise make
an admirable candidate were 1t not for his
determination to keep out of the field alto
gether. No man called in exceptionally diff
flcult circumstances to fill an important
cabinet office ever grew more rapidly in the
country's favor. Ex-Secretary Bliss has
undoubted strength. and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Woodruff has youth. ambition, exper-
ience and personal popularity to recommend
him
In Attorney General Griggs New Jersey
has a son in every way worthy of the
honor. And his nomination would probably
be all the more favOrably received by rea-
son of the fact that the relations, personal
and political that existed between him and
the late Mr.. Hobart were exceedingly warm
and confidential.s 1t Is probably not too
much TO say that had Mr.. Hobart signified
a wish as to his successor he would have
named Mr.. Griggs.
Massachusetts, has not filed the place
since the days of Henry Wilson, who made
an excellent candidate and good presiding
officer. She has several men whose claims
to consideration are very high. Assistant
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Secretary of the Navy Allen is one. Sue
ceeding at a trying time so capable and
pushing man as Theodore Roosevelt, MIR.
Allen had a task OF no little difficulty set
him. But that he has succeeded well with
1t Is by everybody conceded. He has been
in Congress, he has means. and as Vice
President he would be placed probably to
his taste and certainly so as to insure the
country thoroughly satisfactory service.
There are others. Not in many years,
Indeed, has any party, in the preliminary
canvass for material out of which to con-
struct national ticket, had offerings of
more value than those the republican party
Is now considering in connection with the
Vice Presidency.
Evening star., 1900-01-11
RamshackIe Public Vehicles.

A hack driver has just been fined in the
Police Court for maintaining an unsightly
vehicle in the public service. 1t seems that
crusade is about to be conducted against
the ramShackle coaches and cabs which
disfgure the streets of Washington, and the
prayers of the citizens who take pride in
the appearance of the capital will go with
those engaged in so laudable an undertak-
ing. In these days of cheap construction,
and especially Of advancement in coach
making, there is little excuse for the clut-
ter1ng of the cab stands and the thorough
fares with the dilapidated unsafe spec
tacles which pass muster for public
coaches. Some of them are a menace to
the passenger, threatening to fall apart
with the least jolt. Fortunately the streets
OF Washington are so smooth that acc-
dents from this cause have been rare. But
even under such favoring conditions some
OF the wrecks are in a sad state. Even the
omcial investigation of the case in point
resulted in the falling off of one of the
doors OF the hack, while in another case the
inspector crashed through the floor of the
cab 1t may be a hardship to few men
TO compel them to abandon their rickety
traps But in such a case the interests
of very few are to be subordinated to those
or the many, and it is in the interests
OF the ideal capital which is being aimed
at now by legislators and citizens alike
that the streets be kept free from such
unsightly spectacles. With the Humane
Society active to prevent the working of
wrecks Of horseflesh and the police CO.
operating to keep the standard of the
public vehicles up to a decent pitch, the
new crusade should soon show excellent re-
suits An enterprising community like this
cannot be expected to wait century for the
time to come when these -'one-horse shays''
of modern transportation fall to pieces
of their own accord. The health officer
should cooperate with the hack inspector
along these lines. for there is the best rea-
son to believe that these antiquated hacks
are breeding places for vermin and disease
germs Such as are fit structurally to re-
main In service should be thoroughly fumi-
gated and cleansed and inspected often
enough to insure the public at least a de-
cent accommodation. Too close official at
tention cannot well be paid to these mat
ters, intimately affecting the health anu
comfort of the people.
Evening star., 1900-01-11
A Human Eccentricity.

When nothin' is doin' he II talk by the hour
On any old subject you start,
He'll keep you enchained by his eloquent
power,
He talks like he knowed it by heart
He'll reason off-hand, tellin' how, why an
when;
An wisdom profound he'll display
Except when it's some of his own work
an then
He has nothin at all to say.
Oh. it's easy enough to be maxim a bluff
About what the others should do,
But you find that conditions become rather
rough
When the query gifts right down to you.
An you'll see it's rule with a whole lot
o men
You meet as you journey lifes way;
The time they are fullest of knowledge is
when
They have nothin' at all to say.
Evening star., 1900-01-11
A Gentle Hint.
From til. Hamilton (ontario) Spectator.

From the Hamilton tUntariO) Spectator.
If to free Ireland Canada must be made
the battle-ground, we-beg to suggest that
just now would be an extraordinarily con-
venient time for Canada to receive her
guests. Visitors to Canada's shores with
hostile intent these days will be unwise If
they don't bring much extra clothing with
them. Bivouacking in the fields about
Ridgeway Is not, just now. what it is in
the rosy month of June. Fetch your muf-
iers and mittens with you. gentlemen.
Evening star., 1900-01-11

In the New York Tribune


A fellow who has been slashing and cut
ting the dresses of women on the streets
and elsewhere says that his vicious prac-
lice is the result of a disease and beyond
his control. Yes. There is a story of a
dog that had a disease beyond his control; ;
but it was cured by clipping off his tail
right behind his ears. This dress slasher
probably doesn't need quite so heroic treat
ment, but there is little doubt that some
thing could be devised that would cure him
Evening star., 1900-01-11
SHOOTING STARS.
Quiet SeIf-COnf q dence,

Some of these economic problems are very
hard to solve" said the modest man.
Why. my dear sir answered the orator,
solving 'em is the easiest part Of 1t. Con-
vineing people so that they'll let you take
hold and run things your own way is
where the difficulty comes in
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Mr.. Root does not care to be vice presi-
dent of ths United States. Having spent
several months learning TO do the work of
Secretary OF War. ne does not care to put
in corresponding time studying the art Of
inertia
Evening star., 1900-01-11
The Mission of Friends.

Il think it's so nice to have ever and
ever so many friends" said the enthusi-
astic young woman.
Yes answered Miss Cayenne" It's
quite desirable. If you have ever and ever
50 many friends, you quite sure that
no one will say anything disagreeable about
you without its being repeated to you
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Having promoted Won Diederchs, the
German emperor is doing his best to pro-
vide navy whose size will compare with
the admiraTs idea of himself
Evening star., 1900-01-11
CoId-BIooded Estimate.

These people say that you made millions
of dollars by questionable Methods said
the friend.
Well answered Senator Sorghum, 81
suppose I'll have to stand it. I guess that
sort of a report won't cost me as much
influence as a report that I'm broke would -
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Once in a while a republic gets the rep
utation of being ungrateful when it is
merely refusing to make the final payments
in a gold brick transaction.
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Some New Jersey girls have organized an
anti-slang society. This helps to do away
with the erroneous impression that New
Jerseys chief aff1iction is not slang, but
dialect
Evening star., 1900-01-11

The seizure Of American flour has given
MIR. Choate another opportunity to demon
strate that the understanding Is still cor
dial.
Evening star., 1900-01-11

If Paris keep up its reckless cartooning
it will have more then the Dreyfus case to
blame for any falling off from exposition
expectations.
Evening star., 1900-01-11

There are many people who feel com
PEELED to look up in wrapt admiration to
a handwriting expert. because he seems to
his own logic
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Some folks" said Uncle Eben. takes
DER education all wrong. Dey keeps so
busy learnin' how to say 'wheelbarrow' an
shovel in Greek an Latin dat dey never
finds out anything bout de correct use o
de Implements
Evening star., 1900-01-11
A Little Mixed.

From the Chicago Post.
when Senator Pettigrew says We at
tackled our allies in the Philippines his
mind. Of course. is on Edward Atkinson
and ne mistakes him for the nation
Evening star., 1900-01-11

The Kentucky situation has ceased to
be critical and become merely controver-
sial
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Russia is not wasting any time consider
ing resolutions of sympathy for Dom Paul.
Evening star., 1900-01-11
A Ratio.

The man won't be in it
He can't make 1t pay
Who works by the minute
And talks by the day.
Evening star., 1900-01-11

Dinner and Sets--10O pieces in all-made OF
finest English china and handsomely decorated
Actrai $500 value-the only trouble being the
sugar So bowl short. For that reason they SO. .OO
5G.pieee Tea Set-English china, artisticaly dec
GRATED. 3 cups and plate missing that belong to
this :. SET ct b., but t the price makes up i0f IT. SlZ5
One big lot Of Work Baskets-a big assortment Of
shapes and colorinss. Tomorrow, any In Or
the lot