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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14
Lots of Outside Attractions at the
Paris Exposition,
But THEY WILL NOT Be CHEAP
Holders of Concessions Who Hope
to Get Rich Quickly.
SOME NOVEL VEHICLES

Copyright, 1900. by Baldwin 4 Eastman)
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
PARIS, April B. 1900.
And now comes the consummation. When
these lines appear in print the exposition
of 1900 will be actually. And from her
lofty position at the apex of the monument
al entrance to the fair, the plaster imper-
sonation of the city Of Paris, with elevated
head and modest gesture, will be welcoming
to the gorgeous show visitors from every
part of the world. This is the first time in
French history that the city of Paris has
been typified by the statue Of handsome
woman in ultra-modern attire. So far as
sculpture will permit. the features and garb
Of the fair lady are those of an elegant Par
isienne of the most fin-de-siecle style The
statue in question is the work of NJ. Nor
eau-Fauthfer. the sculptor, and his plucky
departure from set lines is highly COM
mendabe.
One gets heartily tired of seeing cities and
provinces portrayed by sculptors and paint
ers as feminine figures in the nude or
scanuiy CARRIED in antique gowns, or stand
Ing like some modern danseuse of the corps
de ballet on the big toe of the left foot,
while the outstretched arms are supposed
to be welcoming ali who gaze upon her.
The sculptor has not only paid a compl-
ment to the modern busy city of Paris but
in gowning his emblematc figure in he
attest fashion he has rendered high trib-
ute to the Partisan artists and designers.
Even her cap or bonnet. In which emblens
of the city used as trimmings, is exclus-
lively modern. The mantle is richly en-
broidered and the lady is of course decol-
lete. Beneath this emblematic figure the
arms OF the city are pictured in a detailed
and artistic fashion.
e &, te many noVeLties OF me Jar
zanes'' to convey visitors from one spot to
another. Can you guess what flanzanes
are: You VIII ma them an Importation
i tbo ;.it 81 na e $3.50 WtiIGli
colonial line. ~
Nox., vah;o,o
. o,.,,, 80 ,,0,;,,l.. 80, ,,..,'--
'oi % VI n"ties iioii hauds"scar nave
peeh imported ana concession granted TO
them to carry visitors about the grounds.
The conveyance is not precisely elegant or
convenient from, the E,nronaan st.ndnotn.
~. - I'm
Nio. nan ds "t'idcti'e DIS an autonloplle),
and 1t will require a few weeks before
visitors to the fair are accustomed to the
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ton reports that will appear in the news
papers next June and July may OCCASION
ally give a thought or two to the immense
amount of labor involved in the daily
bat But no one who has not had something
to do with the work can have any save the
most inadequate notion of the preliminary
detailed work that alone makes them pos
sible.
To begin with, the sergeant-at-arms
must be absolutely impartial in arrang-
ing the press facilities. That is, he must
see to 1t that no one newspaper. press as
ISOLATION or telegraph company has undue
advantage over any of the others. OF
course, greater facilities are given to the
great metropolitan journals than to papers
in the smaller towns. The number of men
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other-for night service, for each door They
are drawn from the ranks of those gem
orally known ''henchnen,'' though the
term is not used here in any belittlinQ
sense. The doorkeepers, like the deputies
serve without pay and for similar consid-
eratfons: their facilities for making theun-
selves known to the real powers in the
party are not much less than those afford
ed the deputy sergeants-at-arms but they
have less chance to see the fun on the floor
of the hall because their duties keen them
outside at the doors much of the time 1t
IS possible. however, for the clever door
Keeper TO slip inside some of the time, and.
OF course. the day man can see the proceed
lnGs of the night sessions, and vice versa,
He Serves for the Glory.
AS might be conjeetured, the sergeant
alarms has to nave many other assistants
besides those who help while the conyen-
ton is actually in session. In the weeks of
his preliminary labors he has to transact
as much business as the manager of one of
our greater commercial enterprises, and
this requires typewritersp bookkeepers,
messengers, clerks and all-round assistants
OF several grades. 1t also requires rather
extensive office facilities, and D. G. Wiswell
OF Wisconsin, who will be sergeant-at-arms
OF the republican convention this year, has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

"A perfect cup Of tea can never be made
In tin teapot" says a demonstrator for a
tea house. "Scald the earthen teapot the
fnst thing you do. Measure out the tea,
allowing half teaspoonful for each cup Of
boiling water. Have fresh water that has
come to boil for the first time. Put the
bling. boiling water. Cover closely with a
tea cosey, and let the tea brew on the back
OF the range, or at the table, from three to
hVe minutes. If the tea Is to stand for
some time remove the strainer with the tea
leaves, else the fragrant aroma u wasted
and the tannin extracted"
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already chosen his headquarters at one of
the Philadelphia hotels. When the conven-
ton Is at hand he has likewise to engage a
corps of watchmen and scrub women to
keep the big building In apple pie order.
Though he Is kept constantly busy all
through the weeks of preparation, his real
rush doesn't come till the first day of the
convention. From then till the adjournment
he is the most harassed and put upon man
In the whole country, and If he isn't a
physical wreck by the time the gathering
disperses it's because he is blessed with an
iron constitution.
Unlike the deputy sergeants-at-arms and
the doorkeepers, the office help, messen-
gers. watchmen and scrub women are paid
for their services, but the sergeant-at-arms
himself receives no direct pay. His ex-
penses are borne by the committee, but he
goes through all the work and worry of
getting the convention preliminaries into
shape and keeping the crowds in good order
during Its sessions for the honor there is
in 1t. and the wide acquaintance 1t will
give him among the prominent men of his
own party. Because of these things the
place is in great demand every four years.
and some Of the Hveiiest fights in the his
tory of the two national committees have
been waged over the conflicting claims of
various candidates.
Democratic Officials.
The sergeant-at-arms Of the democratic
convention will not begin his preliminary
work this year until some time in Nav.
@Aio osiAoSihiC CONVENTION DelnR nelQ more
than two weeks later than the republican
gathering. The convention sergeant-at-
arms always has the friendly assistance of
the sergeant-at-armS of the national COM
mittee. Col H. L. Swords, now deputy coll
lector OF customs in New York has held
that post with the republican committee for
number of campaigns, while James Oliver
or Paradise Park in the city of New
york, has held the same place with the
democratic committee. Each of these men
Knows every important leader in the party
Wen, and is therefore able to give 'inyal-
liable pointers to the convention sergeant
alarms.
Mr.. Oliver will not assist the sergeant-at-
arms this year, however, having determined
10 spend the summer in Alaska This wears
national democratic convention will be the
Hrst ne mas missed for many years
me local expenses of national con-
Nentlon, which are directly controlled by
the sergeant-at-arms, make up only a frac-
tlon OF the total sums such a gathering
puts into circulation. There are nearly
l,o0o delegates and as many alternates.
making 1000, while the assistant sergeant
alarms. doorkeepers, messengers and cor
respondents will swell the essential atten-
dance to 5000. Besides. there are probably
l'ooo visitors daily, and if each of the re-
sultlng 1000 spends 500 for hotel bills
and the like while the convention is in
session the total is 100000 Add railroad
fare. news kilograms and other incidentals
and the grand total can't well be less than
a million. Some estimates by men who
nave attended many national conventions
pace 1t at a much higher figure
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A PoiyEIot Crowd,

A PoIygIot Crowd
The finishing touches are now being eivensi
to the fair. One of the most curious sights,
is to see the international convocation Of:
workmen building paviiions designing
strange plaster sculpture, installing queer:
pieces of furniture and completing the dec,
orations of the various foreign palaces and
paViions. On that beautiful incline thes
park of the Trocadero which stretches from
the palace to the river. one may hear every
Language spoken. Here are Cinnamon Da-
homens, Russians. Siberians. Indians, Indo-
Chinese, Malgaches, Coreans JAMS Srne-l
galese. Danes Swedes. Norwegians-a host
OF working men and women, for married
men seem to have been chosen for Paris
service in preference to the bachelors andl
have brought their wives along Tofifn2A
faithfully at their jobs, these people put in,
We've to fourteen hours daily in spite of
the regulation eight hours and use all OF
their spare time disputing and fighting with
one another or with their contract Yet
probably to the fact that one and all are,
happy to have visited Paris and hope to-
carry away to distant homes a substantial
souvenir Of their labor.
Bring Your Kodak
AT least clear and concise arrangemcnt,
has been made by the exposition manage-A
ment in regard to photographng at the
fair. The new rules cancel all preceding Ar.
rangements and are likely to give satisfac-
ton to all concerned, except perhaps The
professional photographer who appears to
have been severely mulcted. Kodaks are per-
mitted on the grounds and in the buildings
at all hours of the day free of charge. Per.
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Sergeant-at-Arms of a Convention
is a Busy Man.
WORK BEGINS WEEKS IN ADVANCE
Spends Lots of Money and Must
Make All Arrangements.
PRESS SURE FOR PLACES


Written for The Evening Star.
In the eye of the public, the permanent
chairman Of national convention Is by
far the most important official connected
with such a gathering. And in truth no
one may gainsay the chairman's position
and power. For brief period they are su-
preme. at least nominally. and more than
one chairman has so conducted himself
while welding the gavel Of nominating
party conclave as to change the history OF
his party, the nation and perhaps the
world. Sometimes indeed, perhaps gen.
orally the chairman is only a figurehead,
put in to carry out a program agreed upon
beforehand, and possibly those who preside
over the two national conventions this year
will be chairnen of this sort But at all
evsnts. they will I'll necessary functions.
No convention could deliberate without a
presiding officer; no man whose party
standing was not of the best would be
chosen permanent chairman in any cireun-
stances whatever. It's a great honor to be
permanent chairman of national conven-
ton, as all men who have ever held the
post will agree
But Indispensable and powerful as the per-
manent chairman may seem to be. there Is
one other national convention functionary
who Is quite as Indispensable. and often of
greater actual power In a certain practical
way he is almost infinitely more powerful.
The chairman has patronage, or next
to none, at his command but this other
ELECTROMAGNETIC known as the ser
geant- at -arms-giveS it out IN chunks. His
title would he far more accurate were he
termed the conventions business manager.
II is true that his functions are those of a
sergeant-at-arms while the convention is in
actual session, but the greater part of all
his duties are those of a business manager
pure and simple. These duties extend over
several weeks always. Sometimes the
weeks length9n out into months.
Must Have Executive Force.
The sergeant-at-arms Is appointed by and
Is under the direct control of the conven-
ton subcommittee of the national commit
tee On the republican side this year the
subcommittee is composed of Messrs Scott
Of West Virginia, Kean of New Jersey
Manley Of Maine, Payne of Wisconsin and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

Handkerchief cases appropriate to the
season may be made by fashioning them
Of white or pale green satin and painting
them with sprays of violets or lilies Of the
valley. Sachets of these scents then line
the inside of the boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-14

One Of the most difficult tasks of the
sergeant-at-arms will be to satisfy the
newspapers. Readers Of the full conven-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27

boilers only produced Ave pounds pressure of
steam, which was not sufficient to propel the
vessel. Most OF the tubes had flaws and yet the
Mahmoudieh and seven other ships were believed
to be ready to proceed to Genoa four months
ago
According to Herbert Putnam, congressional
librarian, libraries are growing all out of pro-
portion to Librarians. lie directs attention to
the fact that whereas there are now some 5000
libraries in the country, there are not more than
900 or COO especially trained Librarians
Cows in Belgium wear earrings. This is in ac-
cordance with the law, which DEGREES that every
animal Of the bovine species when it has at
tanned the age of three months must have in its
ear ring, TO which is attached metal tag
bearing number. The object is to preserve the
exact record OF the number OF animals raised
each year.
In the vicinity of Odessa are what are called
"lmans," vast sheets of water, which We're or.
iginally connected with the sea, but through
gradual sitting up OF sand have been isolated
and are now extensive salt water lakes. BY
means Of evaporation the waters in these lakes
have become concentrated, and have been
proved to be of SO much therapeutic value that
the Gilman cure" as it is called, is rapidly
growing into popular favor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
Outline Studies
OF Human Ndfure
American Humor.

EOR THE past few seasons, since American
L productions have gained foothold on the
English stage, there has been much talk in Lon
don about what is known as "the American type
Of humor" to diirercntiate 1t from the home
product, relates the Saturday Evening post.
When Nat Goodwin was in England last SUM
mer he found himself seated one evening at a
large dinner next to a man who seemed much
interested in the stage.
"But I can't for the life of me see," re-.
marked the Englishman during the course OF
conversation, "wliat people mean by American
humor. To me, all humor is alike, whether 1t
be of American or English origin. Perhaps you
can explain to mic just what distinguishes Ameri-
can hunor from any other sort?"
"Well' replied Mr.. Goodwin, ~ think the
American type of humor is rather more subtle.
1t doesn't always fully impress itself upon you at
once. The more YOU think about 1t the funner
it seems can perhaps best illustrate my mean
ing with little story.
"a man was walking along the street one day
when he passed another man, who was carry.
ing n letter in his hand
Pardon me- said the man with the letter;
do you know where the postotfice is?'
Yes said the other man, and passed on.
On second thought lie decided that he had been
rude and went back to where the man with
the letter was still standing.
DO you wish to know where the posoffice
is?' he asked. No., said the other man.
The Englishman's gaze was vacant. "Just turn
it over in your mind for few minutes and tell
me what you think OF tip said Mr.. Goodwin.
Then minutes later the Englishman clutched
at Mr.. Goodwins elbow. "You won't be Of.
Tended, will you, old clap?' he murmured.
'But. really, think they were both bawsted
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
As Children See Things.

ERANklE is OF a very serious frame Of mind
and given to thinking about grave prob
lens for himself. Not long since he attended a
Children's meeting and never took his eyes from
the face of the minister who did the talking.
The remarks aimed to reach the infant compre-
lension by first showing how necessary it was
to keep the weeds and tares out Of garden that
they might not choke the flowers and vegetables.
This went to the mark, because the little ones
had more or less practical knowledge of the sub.
ject.
The application was that children should care.
fully cultivate the good in their natures, weed
ing out the faults and wrong tendencies that
might in the end destroy all that was best in
them.
frankie went home and for two days had lit
tie to say except in response to direct questions
But it was too much for his Immature mental
equipment, and he burted out: 'Mamma, how
did that man say 1 must get them weeds out
OF my stomach?'
That same evening Frankies godfather called
Just to draw the lad out and to tide over a ul
in the conversation, his own father inquired:
"What is godfather, Frankie?'
The boy thought with his usual deliberation
and replied: "lIe's the man thatIl come in here
and take your place and boss things when you
are gone"
''It is your bedtime. Frankic,"' said the mother,
gently but firmly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-27
NUBs OF KNOWLEDGE,

There is talk in Kansas of appointing a rab.
bit commissioner for the state, the reason being
that 40,0oO.O0O pounds Of jack rabbit meat goes
to waste annually in the state
machine that washes and dries 5000 dishes
an hour has been invented, and it is guaranteed
that plates, cups, saucers and other dishes come
out Of the water without scratch.
The statement was made before the Ethical
society OF st. Louis at recent meeting that
the city pays $4,000 year more for police pro.
lection than it does for school privileges.
A suit for $50 damages, which had been in
court at Portage, Wis, for more than two years,
and the costs for which had run into the thous.
ands, was decided the other day by the award
of $50. The participants had nearly bankrupted
themselves
The new Indian lands that are to be opened
for settlement are said to compose one OF the
richest tracts in the world. The Apache, Com
manche, Kiowa and Wichita reservations, which
are to be opened, contain about three million
five hundred thousand acres of land, OF which
two'thirds is available to white settlers
The Mahmoudieh, one of the Turkish ironclads
ordered recently to be sent to Genoa, had to
be hurriedly docked, it having been discovered
when the hour for her departure arrived that her
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western.


soutll-Leave Scranton for New York at l,i'f
800, $50, 500 and 1905 Il. M, 1856, 1888 p M.
For Philadelphia at 500 and 1905 a. m; 1854
and and 1888 p. III. For. Stroudsburg at
6.lO p. m. Milk accommodation at $40 p. IN.
Arrive at IIoboken at $50, us, l0.2s.
l2OS, S.l5, 44s, 7.l9 p. m. Arrive at Pill
adepha at 1.J8, 323, 600 and s.22 p. m. Ar
rive from New York at 1.l0, 4.06 and 1925 a. nj
100, 1.52, 5.43, s.45 and 1l.S0 p. m. Front
Stroudsburg at sos a. m.
North-Leave Scranton for Buffalo and inter.
l55, 54s and ll.35 p. IN. For Oswego and Syra-
c,ise at 40 a, m. and 155 D. m. For Utica az
l.l0 a. IN. and 1.j5 p. IN. For Montrose ut 9.N
a. M; 1.O5 and 5.Is p. m. For Nicholson at i.N
and O. Is n. m. For Binghamton 1920 a. m. Ar
rive in Scranton from Buffalo at 1.25, 2.55. 5.Aa
and 10 90 a. m.; $50 and 500 p. M from Os-
wego and Syracuse at 2.55 o. m; 1888 and s.Go
u. m. From Utica at 2.55 a. M; 1888 and 3.a
D. NJ From Nicholson at ESQ a. M and 600 p
M. From Montrose at 1000 a. M; 800 and s,N
p. m.
Bloomsburg Division-I.eave Scranton to
Northumberland at Gas, 1905 a. m.; l.55 and
$50 d. m. For Plymouth at LOS, 3.40, $50 n
m. For Kingston at $40 a. m. Arrive at North
mmberland at O.35 a. m; 40. 500 and s45 "a
M Arrive at Kingston at s.52 a. m. Arrive al
Plymouth at 600 432, 0,45 p. m. Arrive IL
scranton from Northumberland at 9.42 a. M.
l235, 4hO and s.i5 y. IN. From Kingston II
ll.OO a. m. From Plymouth at 7,55 a. m, $50
5.35 p. M. ,u r,.,y,
sontb-Ieave Scranton 1.4O 800, $50, 10.06 Z
M; 333, $40 p. M
North1I.eave Scranton at LIS, 40 a. M; l.5s
0'iS Bloomsburg Divison-Leaye Scranton at 100
a. M and $50 p. m.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
In Effect NOV. 20, l000.
rr.,,:,,, taa,,n S.,,.,s..


Trains leave Scranton,
For Philadelphia and New York via D. l. H.
r. r., at Gas and l1.55 a. M, and 2ls, 4.27
(Black Diamond EXpress), and II. 80 p. In Sun
DAYS d. & II. II. r., l.5S, s27 p. m.
For White Haven, Hazleton and principal
points in the coal regions, via ID. 4 H. II, r.,
6.l5, 2is and 4,27 p. m. For pottsville Gas,
2. .lS and 4.27 p. IN.
For Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Harrisburg
and principal intermediate stations via d. & III
R. r.. g. as ll55 a. m.; Els, 4.27 (B!ack Dia-
mond Express), ll.3O p. m. Sundays, ID. g. II. R.
For Tunkhannock, Towanda, Elmira, Ithaca,
Geneva and principal intermediate stations, via
d., L. & ". Il. r., SOS a. m; LOS and g. 40
For Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
Chicago and all points west, via ID. & H. r. r.
II 55 a. M, 1888 (Black Diamond Express), las,
io4l, 1l,so p. M, Sundays, ID. & II. r. r.,
1l.55, S,27 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh Valley
parlor cars on all trains between Wilkes Barre
and New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo and sus-
pension Bridge,
RoLLiN Ii. WILBUR, Gen. supt., &c Cortland
street, New York.
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street, New York.
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Bethlehem, Pa.
For tickets and Pullman reservations apply to
800 Lackawanna avenue. Scranton, ia.