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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

Mr.. Carnegie has founded sixty-seyen H.
braries in this country and seventeen in
Scotland. He has contented himself with
affording facilities for the sincere students
and has made no attempt to account for
the fact that the current love stories get
worn out in three weeks and have to be
patched and reinforced. while many of the
standard works remain clean from cover 70
cover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
Learning.

Have you enjoyed being in Congress?"
said the friend.
Yes" answered Representative Husker.
II have enjoyed it a good deal. But amt
prepared to push forrard very hard"
"A man generally waits little while be-
fore making any conspicuous move"
Yes. 1t generally takes him a session or
two to realize that what he wants to do is
to quit thinkin' up long speeches, an go to
work learnin' some new stories"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

The report that a celebrated piano player
had engaged in a European duel caused
general apprehension. OF course there was
no actual danger to life. But, supposing
he had been scratched so as to give him a
lame elbow or sore finger!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
UnalIOyed Bliss.

Aren't you going to wear that necktie
gave you on Christmas?" inquired Mr..
Meekton's wife.
"Of course / am. Henrietta. I was saw
ing it up. I'm going to wear that red neck
tie and my Nile green smoking jacket and
my purple and yellow socks. and smoke one
of those birthday cigars you gave me, all
at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
Hard Luck.

Oars hahd luck waitin' every time yoh
turns yoh head:
It's hahd luck fob de turkey when de Christ
mas dinners spread:
It's hahd luck fob de 'possum when yoh
stahts out wifi de gun:
Oars hahd luck waitin' every time you has
yoh fun.
I tries to drown my sorrow-but 1t is n any
use:
It's hahd luck fob de apple when you
squeezes out de juice;
An rs bout reach dis conclusion, as de
world / stops to scan,
De hahdes' luck is bein' Sech a sympathetic
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
COrsets.

COrSetSe
Paris made Corsets In new models specially de-
signed for the present mode Of costume. Exclusive
effects in White and Colored Satins, Silks Batisres
and Coutils, garnshed with dainty laces, embroid-
cries ard rihhons.
Special reference is made to the Ribbon Corset
OF handsome wide satin and taffeta ribbon plain or
embroidered, with straight front and long hips. de-
signed especially for with lOw-cut gowns.
SILK Hose Supporters are shown to match corsets.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

If Mr.. Hobson is not recognized by Con-
gress for sinking the Merimac he should
cheer up and remember there are some
brave chaps who went with him who have
not been recognized either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
SHOOTING STARS.
The Real Difficulty.

'Are you suffering from cold?'
mo. My trouble started with a cold.
but l took all the remedies my friends pre-
scribed and they are what l am suffering
from now"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

Richard Croker, since he has made a start
as a reformer, ought to do something sur
prising in the way of a New Years resolu-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

The English soldiers are still fighting,
but the Beers may congratulate them
selves on having worn the military
critics" completely out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

Mr.. Baileys new necktie is attracting a
great deal of attention. Possibly it was
Christmas gift from a Texan constituent
whom he Is unwilling to offend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

The really prudent family would be the
one which started in right now to lay in its
supply of next years Christmas gifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

In spite of the way his neighbors treated
him on election day, Mr.. Bryan will go on
doing his best to make Lincoln. Neb.. IA
nous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

The sea serpent and airship have sue
cumbed to the cold weather, and have given
way to the mammoth senatorial poker
pam4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

Wall street has developed another hoy
wizard Mr.. Joe Letter has no further in
terest in the species
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

Mr.. Cleveland admits that the country is
in a bad way. but, as usual, thinks he can
pull It through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
Getting in AEuinaido's Glass.

They've arrested Prince Tuan again, but
there's no telling how soon he'll slip ont
between the cracks. This heather Chinese
b as peculiar a. the next one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
W0rmen's Dress Requirements
For New Years Day.
Gloves.

All lengths, dressed and undressed kid. white and
BLACK Silk Evening Mitts, H. 16 and 2O-button
lengths.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
Lam pS.
ew Removable Fount Lamps, complete,

New Removable Fount Lamps, complete.
$3.50 to S12. 20
~" e" IN tn 81" 50
New r. & 81. Reading Lamps. Each. 81 . to $50
New Incandescent Drop Lights Each. s. so to S. so
~" 4" rv.snt Candesticks. Each,
Toe. to So. Is
New Candle Shades Each. ........ .1Oc. to So so
New Lamp Globes, In odd effects. Ea soc. to s.. so
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
Hosiery.

Hosiery.
Silk ana Lisle Thread, plain black and all shades
to match the toilet slippers-plan. lace ankle
and fine drupstitch Effects
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
The Reform er.

Today's Invitations / mention with woe
The same that my ancestors found years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
Millinery.

Paris Novelties Hair Ornaments for the the
ater opera receptions and all fashionable occasions
and social functions. Aigrettes. Spangled Gauze
Butterflies. black, white and colors; Gilt and Sill
yer Bows. Flowers In jet and tnsel combined with
tulla and aigrettes, Mother -of-pearl Ornaments
Flower Garnitures for the gown In great variety
and beauty. in stock made to order to match the
gown.
Second floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29
Table Requisites for New Years Day.

Everything for the table in China and Glass Ware here
splendid also bits of China and Cut Glass
identifying the table Also Lamps CAafng Dishes and O'clock Tea
Kettles; also Olives, Waters and other table delcaces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

ByIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any individual connected with the
office, hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-29

ago.
And it's likely that men, when I've long
passed away,
Will kick just the same as I'm kicking
today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
About Getting Out of China.

President Mckinley American people desire to
get out of China as soon so
interests are found representative
citizens and missionaries longer threatened To
withdraw troops the absence these
would be a grave mistake which probably
dearly We do believe that President Mckinley will
take any hasty action because Of partisan cries.
Americans in China be better liked less
any other nationality coming from
far Cathay approximately Ii Hung Chang is
stated desires American troops his
to Pekin which that faith
than in any other nation Lii rep
resens pretty we'll the prevailing sentiment in China
report that arrangements almost perfected for
the withdrawal troops alone from Pelin but
from China would indicate that this feels
that interests peril Chinese
and the lives property Of citizens
China will be protected.
President Mckinley is doubt Influenced in his haste
to get of China by camor raised by those who
imagine it their duty condemn whatever is DONE but
he should beware Of rash action. Should troops be
preciptatey withdrawn China and afterwards
riong and disorder should break IN which the lives
property American citizens should be teopardized,
the people who clamorng withdrawal Of
troops the time would equally vociferous in
condemning the administration for their withdrawal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
RTopeIla,s Promised Triumph.

Another being put forth, at Topeka for
the strict enforcement the prohbitory Dstrustfu
of its own citizenship city marshal been imported
from adjoining and the situation, locally,
fever heat claimed, believe true,
large majority of the taxpayers and voters of the Capital
city favor prohibition This being odd
preponderatng majority elect officials who
will out the sentiment and desires of the people
Touching questions convictions and local govern
the sentiment of a community should not only be
respected but its mandates enforced majority
enforce if it will In fact it difficult matter to
counter majority sentiment of any community
might be possible Topekas the overwhe-
ming majority voiced by press public speakers
materialize polls that loud mouthed fell
who way drink and vote the other way We
where individuals in interests per-
to themselves loudly advocated the enforce
Of the prohbitory law who violating
spirit whenever occasion offered or sly
presented itself We do not say that this is true
Topeka writer's speakers still for prohibition
Topeka good the ardent along the
drugstore whisky mixed with club house drinks
plain Joint idea is entertained at Topeka
that Leavenworh Atchson other towns unnecessary
mention rejoice to see TopRea fan down on the
enforcement Of her This erroneous
long a fact the majority of that people
wish It's strctest enforcement. their home town
the people Of the other named would be glad to hear
that had the effort The prohbitory law
like the fish law sunday law the law against BIZ
cycles sidewalks, anspitting ordinance and Ike
enactment hard strictly enforce but it just now
looks encouraging for the Topeka agitaors so much 50
that joints fewer the ana club houses
In keepIng an eve out. are heagInr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

upon half states which claimed TO be
close Richard Oney were president would
think abandoning the Philippines under the circum-
he surrendering Alaska Russia,
originally purchased turning it back the
native Indians. of Oneys letter it looks
very If he and Mr.. Bryan had arrived some
understanding touching cabinet position the ambassa
dorshp st. James if there is no niger in
woodple" nothing startling in the fact
that olney trader going for Nc
Kinley. the protectionist-
aside from all this under present chances and in
of the inevitable defeat of Bryan, the Democratic
party will leader in 1904. and Richard
Oney of necessity stand by the nominee of his
party or otherwise put his ambition behind him
For this will Grover Cleveland
for the 16 to oner
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
And Where Women Go Without Petticoats.

We can not translate Chang but his other
two names could appropriate Ii Hung Chang
has lived ought for his explicit duplic
ity general principles Commissioned by invis
Bile government this man, who ships his coffin with him
whenever home, be duly recognized and
will make terms for all that has happened in China
for the last twentyfour months. What be expected
who sports pigtail and represents but mass
of contradictions fasfy habtual 1t is
a country where have pettcoats and the
magistrates honor; old fly kites and puzzled
people instead of their heads where
the left and the abode of intellect
stomach where take off hat is insoent
and to wear white where there is
literature alphabet and language without
grammar 1t is where the carpenter pulls his plane in
stead showing it, where books begin the back
reading the bottom to the top and
from left to right country the
the east and everything is back side be-
FORE living accounted Of Importance
till they are dead. Kwang Su Ting Flu, w. but
people puzzle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
A Pathetic Chapter in Human History.
heir prosperity.

The president of the South African Republic is fleeing
his country it last, being bound for Germany,
where in being English he can work
for intervention Upon the other hand it the
complete collapse republic, probably the latter If
General Botha really suing for What pathetic
chapter in human history all The struggle IN South
Africa is surely the strangest conflicts in the his
tory Of warfare The fighting and management of the
Beers are certainly Months their leading
generals were captured DEATH the most ef
ectve part army disorganzed and defeated and
their forces reduced to by English. and yet
they continued fighting with handful of against
an army Of 100000 casualties in South Africa
amount to 10000 which nearly double the highest
Der Of Beers that were ever field likely
that the Beers have than 10000 soldiers left.
British generaship been very brilliant Of late
but all and armed only with
they should have this conquered the few Beers
pted against them The Beers record in this
struggle for liberty surpassed
people if indeed it has ever been equalled
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
1aifr Eagle
NJ. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.
The Greatest Wheat Country in the World.

Sumner county, Kan, sows reaps wheat than
any county in the United States equal
probably production of "the staff Of
f' Sumner the And this year her peo-
pie propose to celebrate festival Wellington
commencing of September be continued for
four days county magnificent square of broad
valleys rolling prairies of rich alluvia soils bor-
dsed by the Arkansas river by Minnesota
river and the land of free homes
Oklahoma production of wheat it has led all the
counties of Kansas for many years wheat harvest of
this year in world, will command five
millions of dollars aggregate bushels being 100000
of the 100000 total bushels Of golden grain raised
v Kansas and Oklahoma for the season just Her
people have right rejoice and her neghbors should
rejoice with them wheat harvest exceeded
five millions of bushels which stood uneQualled
achievement But this year surpasses result
reported that the proposed carnival and fes
va is most appropriate thing. The Arkansas river IS
one of the longest streams globe eleventh in
length it's fountain sprngng from of eternal
SHOWS its mouth beneath the Of the southern
its source in land Of barren ranless plains It's
ending in a cypress and pines But It's
midway is golden equable in climate. rich In
soils veritabIe garden productveness That it viii
become famous for its products wealth contentmen
there has never been question since its acquisition and
settlement The Eagle congratulatng its neighbors in
sumner upon expresses sincere wish for the
success Of the proposed fesvity Of
their nrosperty
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
He Was Singing.
(From Answers.

II was the Scottish express, and as It
was not due TO stop for another six
hours, the other nine occupants OF the
smoker began TO get nervous The tenth
passenger, who was sitting in the win
dow corner with a cap pulled over his
face. gTOaned again. The kind-hear. ed
old gentleman. SHOCKING opposite, un-
screwed a flask of cold tea and pas Ell
it to his afflicted neishbor. He drank
long and eagerly.
DO you feel better?" asked the giyer
81 do said be who had groaned.
What allied you, anyway
''Ailed me?"
Yes; what made you groan SOP
''Groan. Great Scott, man, was
singing"
Then q great silence fell on that third
class smoker.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
A colored Individual in oInev,s woodpiIe

There has been ado Bryaaistio circles over
the fact that Richard olney, Ceveands secretary Of
state who Is roek-bbed Democrat, free trader. gold
bug and corporation lawyer by profession is going to
vote for Bryan &c couldn't consistently vote Tor anybody
else or certain is he couldn't consistently vote for Nc
kinney stalVart Republican greatest living ad-
vocate Of protection It is didn't vote for Bryan
four years ago. True enough. But he didn't vote for
anybody else The arstOerato hgh saaried railway on
oal doesn't mix with the herd nor set down to
che level Of the peoples ballot box oney hasn't regis
tered or voted in years And meant or expected
that this rompous B0sOnan was an expansion.st IN
der Cleveland and wanted to up scrap with England
over the Venezuela affair is actually going to the polls
and deposit ballot for Bryan electors He has simply
for Began with his mouth which fact is counted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
Too Late to Explain Now.

The Leavenworth Times says that satisfactory
PLANTATION been given why the income tax plank
Of City platform. Nor why the civil
plank omitted In all reliability the latter
was Intentionally order to afford the allied
Democrats Popuss silverites opportunity to de-
sweep of the spoils in the event of Bryans
election a union for spoils; than half
of the adherens of various fusion elements believe
neither in Bryan nor in the Kansas City platform.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
Thought He SoHId-

IE-rln ne Nllcaeo IFIolhe-1
But. senator" said his : intluat
friend. can you afford 70 remain here
IL Washington white you are carrylFE
or e HapssEa AZ haue 70 ra-slectlon1
On. yes resp med senator ots-
nun taclosiuE q casck - cons83sraese
size II The letter re 1sG 1asg written -
one % Ms Eautensats 4 costs letle
more. OF csgrse. bat I csr Afford i 81
rlEht. Cd nan ] can aEoEd L..
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14
q Patriot.

CFrom the Chicago News)
cabin
The darby was snoring In the wheel
barrow
JEFF" reared the major. have you
heard OF the war IN China ?"
Yes, sab. responded the darksy. rub
hing his eyes.
'''weu. JEFF. IS any Of your family go
Ing 10 enllst?''
Yes. ssh.''
watch one. JeH1"
De mule, sab De nuie."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

Mrs Brg6s-xea kuew Ua1se HAsry
szf5 Re rs Eosnr - send - Eossethz
shz1 wog35 heie - 70 saws car real
hssts this year WsA s. cane sezsv
Ar ErvSe-Rszlfyi a STICK q coal
Mrs. BgyaS-So. a lsile AGAR 9o~
6aag bills
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

from the Csscsge Sews3
Where sill ! BE- waiIek sze factory
oEuaT. IL sAsre wa4sss sAo1i6 . one
pcpalar With al men7
WHO are yoasr InQglrs3 q listener
Ne OF, III sBs9e1dsE maniac
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

The most horrible thing in great catastrophe is the
unknown dead Death bad enough but it is rendered
more repugnant when wiped out like number is
rubbed from q slate
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

America, when he comes Paul Kruger will have tn;
experience Of Kossuh. America loves republican M
less because did succeed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

The London papers sheer at Dom Pauls undramat'
exit. Did they expect old go alone anc
buck the whole British army?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

Hanna win have the Republicans again. They
stiu over-conhdent. The Republicans can't help II
And You can't blame EN-.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

The Democrats Of New York nominated another man
Coler would have been governor
if elected and Tammany didn't want him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

II China knew il il was solomon hot Confucus. who
weary o thee"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

In Jackson's administration Galveston known
the o Galvezon and a Of pirates. 1t
ought never have been used for city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

Galveston VIII herself under necessity q say
ag herself from the relief committee which alTeady too
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

The Pennsylvania coal miners strike IS unfortunate
II It genuine strike. The matter should have been
/ arb ted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

The business world viii thank heaven this morning
| that the election Is only month and haf away
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

The estimates on the dead Galveston are al guesse
The dead may number 900 1oooa.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

The regular soldier who foated out to sea fifty miles
ana back again door had experience that vas al
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

DOM Paul has quit the TransvaaL The Transvaai had
courage and justice on its side bar nat opportunity
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

In those Ensisa races the Rein boy always Tins
the other RelG boy comes second.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

Good for the government It has excluded sisasseerz
frnrn falvs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

used to take them, till my doctor stopped
me- He says ali those headache powders
are liable TO affect the heart They arc
dangerous. And Decides ! have dis
covered that nearly every headache
have comes from my stomach. never
suspected It till | took Ripans Tabules
for indigestion They sweeten the
stomach in almost no time, and then the
headache il gone"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-14

GOO 90 . aNa>o 90 &c eaNa &c. NesN
The colored American., 1900-03-24
IRA ALDKIDGE (THE BLACK ROSIUS)
on in Bear Baltimore Md 1910 Died at Id p,d 1897

Dutch! Fortunately the majority of
our Petersburg audiences are ''heathen
Greek" so that the incongruity of the
performance Is not felt by lhem so
strongly as by that comparatively small
portion OF the spectators who were &C.
quainted d with the two languages,
NO stronger or better words could
have been employed than these two
correspondents have employed in their
several accounts of Mr.. AIdridge,s
matchless acting. his great genius as
al interpreter Of Shakespeare's playe.
And 1t Is to be regretted that no Ne
gro has as yet risen who is sufficiently
capable of wearing the mantle of the
African Roscius, or of adorning with
equal brilliancy The honorable profes.
sion which he dignIfied by his incom-
parable genius. talents and abilities
The state of Maryland may with tru h
oe said TO have produced the greatest
Negro trsgedtan of the 10th Century.
What state, what country will nro
duce in the twentieth Cent? ry his eousl
or bis superior &?