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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13
The SIRANGEST BIRD.

The banks OF the streams In the VI
entity OF st. Pauls, In the Upper ANA
zon, in South America, are dotted with
PALM matched dwellings Of the Ind
ians, all half-burled in the leafy will
derness, the scattered families having
chosen the coolest and shadlest hooks
for their abodes.
The traveller frequently hears in the
neighborhood Of these huts the organ
bird the most remarkable songster by
far OF the Amazonlan forests. When
It's singular notes strike the ear for the
first time, the impression cannot be re-
sisted that they are produced by hu-
man voice. Some musical boy must
be gathering fruit In the thickets. and
is singing a few notes 10 cheer himself.
The tones become more futy and
plaintve. Sometimes they resemble
the notes Of flageolet, and the trav-
eler Is almost persuaded, IN spite OF
the absurdity OF the thing, that some
person Is playing that instrument In
primeval forests. However closely he
may scan the neighborlng thicket, no
bird appears although the voice seems
20 be that OF some one near at hand.
The bird Is rarely II ever heard In the
Lower Amazon. IL is the only song
bird that makes an impression on the
natives. who sometimes rest their pad
dies while voyaglng In their small ca
noes along by the shady upstreams as
n struck by the mysterious sounds-a
high compliment, indeed, for the usu-
ally impasslve natives 10 pay 10 the
feathered songsler.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION.

But Or. Depew set all speculation at
rest by leasing the magnificent mansion
at the southwest corner OF ii Street
and Connecticut Avenue, which was
once the residence Of Mr.. Corcoran, q
wealthy banker and phlanthropist OF
Washington The house Is pleasantly
situated within a stones throw Of the
White House and oVerlooks that most
fashionable OF the Capitals landmarks.
Lafayette Square. IL Is a commodious
brick building constructed upon the
lines OF the most up-to-date residence
Of a century ago, with large sunny
rooms magnificent parloTs and spacious
reception rooms, capped by mansard
roof.
Senator Depew has leased this palace
for term OF six years for $1,000 year.
A great rent, II seems, and an amount
which would satisfy an ordinary man
for a lifetime, but when Senator De-
pew set out on his hOuse-hunting ex-
pedltion a year ago his words 10 a re-
porter OF this newspaper were, Il am
going 10 represent New York socially
and politically 10 the best OF my ability,
aud | must find a house fitting the oc-
casions, II Il takes fortune" And
his determination has been carried out
20 the complete satisfaction Of those
whom he represents.
The neighborlng houses Of the Cor
coran mansion constitute the most his
t0ric group In Washington. Out OF the
different windows Senator Depew may
look and view the residence OF Secre-
tary Of State John Hay, the house once
occupied by John Slldell another owned
by a descendant OF President Adams,
the former home OF General Decatur,
and Others equally celebrated. Sur.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13
WHAT DIPLOMATS MUST WEAR ABROAD.
Congress- to be Immediately Called Upon to Settle the Much
Disputed Question Of Court Etiquette

from the front line OF the hips and
meeting In a blunt point at the back
A court sword and sword knot COM
plete the uniform.
OF course there are many persons
who will deplore this disregard Of ma
tional principles. There are also many
persons who viii object seriously 70
any action on the part OF Congress
tending TO compel our own foreign Dip
lomats to don any other uniform than
the sober black that has so long been
worn by the representatives, OF this
country They will look upon this cir
cular Of the Cars as nothing more or
less than foreign interference, another
kick at our boasted republican sim
plicity." stu there can be no doubt
but that the diplomatic war is fairly
on The action OF the Russian court
has simply preclpitated matters. Eu-
rope has been broOdlng over the ques-
ton for some time They have objected
to the appearance Of the representa-
tive Of the United States as being the
one dark spot In the midst OF a riot OF
color and they have decided to take
the initiative or course the whole
matter seems most ridiculous TO us. II
appears as Of no more consequence
than an act from a comic opera, and
yet ii is such a serious question that
1t ls not likely that the State Depart
ment win consent TO decide upon
the matter without laying 1t before
Congress. As the result the whole
question will probably be brought be-
/ fore the House or Senate at an early
date and then we shall know II we are
to stand or fall by the prosalc black
/ garments that have come to be so
much a part Of American official life.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13

Empire State His intimate associa-
sions with the most exclusive circles OF
this country and Europe make him a
brilliant entertainer and a responsive
and generous host. He will be assisted
by his nieces. Miss Annie Depew
Paulding, and Miss Charlotte ~ Hege-
man, both Of whom are beautiful, ac-
complished and prominent In the
| younger set Of Gotham's fashionaples'
| Although the house was leased since
| April Of 1899 It has only been since De-
cember last that Senator Depew has oc-
cupied It, During the intervening
months the carpenters, uphoistererS
and decorators have been busily re-
arranging the rooms and draping them
after the mode Metropolitaine, and VS.
itors TO the Corcoran mansion who nave
not had glimpse into the exclusive
residences OF Gotham will have envla-
BILE opportunity Of gaining an idea oil
their lavish decoration and subtle ele-
gance so worthily reproduced IN inc
pa.at!al mansion In (which t.1e ever
genial and cordial Chauncey NJ, DepeW
has domioiled himself
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13
AT HOME WITH A
GREAT CELEBRITY
How Senator Chauncey N. Depew
Keeps House

In the home Of Chauncey NJ. Depew
What visions one can conjure up OF
good cheerl How one hears the merry
laugh OF the Senator which is as pro-
verbal as his ready story. How one
sees the genial Chauncey seated In
front OF his glowing fireplace, with arm
outstretched talking to the chance
guest, for there Is always a guest in the
Depew home.
The great dining room has high cell
ings and the cnalrs are massive and
the table large and round and heavy.
Above the mantle shelf and over the
doors are great classic arches, ex-
quisitely carved. and I'm the center
hangs a chandelier worth It's weight in
crystal. for II Is lovely type of glass
work.
There Is a study, Of course. cheerful
and sunny. And then there come the
| innumerable corners, and. as a back
ground and setting to them all, there Is
the grand salon. which IL finer than
that OF any diplomat In Washington
When Dr. Depew was elected 10 the
Senate q year ago speculation ran rife
as to how he would entertain Would
he take rooms in hotel and join the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13

embroidered in gold, not more than
two inches wide, representing a vine OF
olive leaves
There should be upon the coat ten
gilt Navy buttons In front, one Navy
button on each side Of the cape, four
on each cuff, four under each pocket
flap, one on each hip, and on the folds,
two on each side OF the skirt and IN me
center, one on each side OF the lower
extremity, and corresponding button
holes In front, extending the width OF
the embroidery worked In gold thread.
The vest should be white, with ten
small gilt Navy buttons In front, four
under each pocket flap. The trousers
should be OF blue cloth. lined with gold
lace, or white knee breeches, with gold
lace and shoe buckles. The headdress
is to consist OF a cooked hat, furnished
with a gold loop, golden tassels and "a
black cockade, having a golden eagle
In the center. The sword worn with
this inform should have gilt mount
ings and be suspended from a white
swordbelt with Navy trimmings.
AGAINST SENTIMENT.
In spite OF the fact that such an
elaborate costume has been designed
| by Congress the Uniform was never
worn. Instead 1t has been the custom
for the representatives OF the United
! States to connne themselves TO the sim
pie black evening dress, It being the
! tradition that when an American citl-
zen has been selected 10 represent his
country abroad II Is all sufficient that
| he should appear upon public occa-
slons as an American gentleman.
1t Is probable, too, that this tradition
Is in accord with the general sentiment
in this country, as II has always been
the American principle that when the
Government has despatched q man
upon diplomatic mission he is sent
90 represent the Government In as dig
nifed and as satisfactory a manner as
possible and not 10 60 caperlng about
In clothes such as would make him
absurd at home and would merely In
dioate his initiative faculties abroad,
From present indications, however, II
is quite probable that we shall have al
opportunity TO become better acquaint
ed with the cOlOred attire Of the diplo
matte circles In the future. In the pas
there have been many OF the foreign
representatives who have been salts
Ned to appear at all diplomatic and so
cial functions I'm the plain evening dres
that prevails In Washington. OF late
however, there has been tendency 4
draw away from these restrictions.
Senior Don Antonio Lazo Arriaga, III
Minister from Guatemala. set the bal
rolling, and II is generally supposed
that the coming season Will see tn
Latin American diplomats resplenden
I'm their gay uniforms. Al present
however Il Is scarcely likely that the.
will rush into extremes The COSTUME
they have chosen is rich but simple
being of broadcloth and gold tn
colors, however, will vary according Z
nationality.
The representative from Nicaragua
for instance, win wear dark blue
Guatemala. a shade Of blue somewha
! lighter; Costa Rica, brown, and Mex
leo, bottle green, and so through III
list.
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OUR NATIONAL MISSION PER
VERIFIED.

Asa vindicatlon of our past methods
II may occur 20 you that though
hundred years is but a day In the Ire
OF a nation, We have within such
short existence, by close adherence TO
our original design and purposes, as
tonished the world by our progress and
the development Of our vast possess
sIons. With our first centurys tremen-
dous growth and advancement before
your eyes as proof Of the strength and
efficiency OF consistent Americanism
YOU viii find in the beginning OF our
second century proof Of the abundance
OF our present domain in millions OF
acres of American territory still unoc-
cupled while hundreds OF Government
officials wait TO bestow II upon settlers
There are also other large areas Of
American soil yet untrodden by the foot
OF man, while our gates are stu open
20 receive those who shall come from
other lands TO share our homes and
privileges.
In view OF these things. and consider
Ing our achievements In the past and
our promise for the future, recalling
what we have done and what yet re-
mains for us to do under the guidance
OF the rules and motives which have
thus far governed our national life, We
are surely entitled TO demand the best
OF reasons for a change In our policy
and conduct, and TO exact conclusive
explanation VI the conditions which
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13
WHY THIS CHANGE IN OUR POL
ICY?

Perhaps we should be satisfied with
the excuse that such acquisition is nee
essary by way Of warlike preparation
or precaution. This, however imme-
diately suggests that we have found
heretofore constant source OF con-
graduation in the fact that the con-
temptation Of war and its contingencies
is not and should not be familiar to our
ordinary national life. II has always
been our boast that q large standing
military establishment and warlike pre-
cautions are not among the needs OF a
people whose victories are those OF
peace, and whose immunity from
armed conflict is found in their freedom
from the foreign relationships that give
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13
AN ELABORATE DRESS.

The coat Is a combination Of an Eng
lish officers mess Jacket and an OFF,
GERS full dress coat. II is left open in
front, revealing gorgeous walstcoat
Of colored or figured silk or velvet
The coat has long spike tails. starting
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13

rounding the house are delectable gar
dens which Mrs Senator Brlce made
historic during the late Senator Brice's
term Of Office by the fetes which she
gave in them. They are surrounded
by a high wall, that completely shuts
off the gaze Of the curious many. Ac-
cess to the gardens is gained by giant
gateway at the side Of the mansion
which was erected by Senator Brice.
ITS HISTORY.
Preceding the occupancy Of the pala-
tial 'Corcoran residence by Senator and
Mrs. Brice were those Of Daniel Web
ster and NJ. Montholon, the French
Minister whose magnificent ball given
within its walls in 1866 10y order of
Louis Napoleon is matter of history
During Mr.. Corooran's lifetime II was
a rendezvous for such diplomats as
formed the Henry Clay circle. Mr.
Clay was an intimate friend Of the
millionaire banker as also was the
Hon. Rufus Choate.
Such Is the history OF the mansion In
which Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew will
represent the society and politics OF the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13

army Of those who live quietly in great
comfort in Washingtons luxurious
hotels. Would he, worse still, take
bachelor quarters or live at the club
and thus become one Of the army Of
dlners-out who cannot possibly enter
tain,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13

washington, Jan. i2.-Those who stiii
adhere to the old-time principle OF ke-
publican simplicity VIII probably DC
compelled to withstand shock to their
feeling before the adjournment OF the
present session Of Congress, for II Is
more than possible that that august
body will be called upon to discuss the
dress question and decide. once and
for all, whether or not II Is perm.ssi-
bic for the foreign representatives OF
this Republic TO array themselves IN
garments Of bright colors when In at
tendance at court
This Is not the first time that THIS
matter has been brought to the atten-
ton of this Government but In previous
cases the application to be permitted
to wear court regalia has come from
the representative himself, and, as the
result, the question has received little
serious consideration. For Instance
when Mr.. Breckenridge was Ambassa-
dor to Russia he cabled for permission
10 wear knee breeches at the Corona
ton Of the Car
This permission was granted and the
ambassador appeared In his knicker-
bockers, but the matter went no FUR
Their. Now, however. II has been
brought once more TO the front by the
fact that the Car OF Russia has Is
sued, through his Minister of Foreign
Affairs, a circular that DEGREES that
henceforth a court costume shall con-
sist OF dark blue swallowtall coat
with velvet collar gold buttons, white
or dark blue waistcoat and dark blue
trousers"
This circular distinctly states that II
has been issued under the personal IN.
structlons OF the Emperor himself and
Il stipulates that II is intended to apply
10 call distinguished foreigners and e
all the accredited representatives II
Russia Of such countries as have no
adopted for their dlplomatics officers
specific uniforms and costumes"
FOR FINER DRESS.
There can be no doubt that this orde
applies 10 the American representa-
tive. II has long been realized tina
the plain black evening dress worn b.
the ambassadors of the United state
was not regarded with favor In man.
OF the courts Of Europe, and 1t Is nov
stated that similar action Is about I
be taken at Berlin, Vienna, The Hague
Copenhagen and Brussels. AS the re
suit II is scarcely probable that tn
matter will not be brought before Con
gress al an early date In order tina
some form OF dress may be adopte
that will be in accord with American
views upon the subject.
OF course II is quite possible tina
there will be no change In existin
laws. for, while the fact Is not gen
orally known, there is a law on IN
statute books that provides for jus
such court costume. The law, whlc
was enacted IN lSl9, has never lee
repealed, and reads as follows:
The uniform for tho diplomatic an
consular representatives Of the Unite
States 10 be worn In all visits Of cere
monies OF the following parts and az
pendages, namely A blue cloth dres
coat, single breasted with standing col
lar. having the front from the cola
TO the extremity OF the skirt, and tn
collar, the cuffs and the pocket flap
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-13
TRUE AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
Grover Cleveland Defines for the Growing Youth Of th
Country
Country.
BY Grover Cleveland.

make our acquisition Of new and dis
tant territory either justidable, prudent
or necessary.
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American citizenship means more
than any other citizenship, not only be-
cause II lives and flourishes beneath the
protection of the freest and best IN
stitutions in the world but because II
has the perpetuity and success OF those
institutions absolutely In its Keeping
and control.
our Government Is not aud never was
In outside proprietorship, when coul1
determine or set limits TO our right Oh
occupancy. American citizenship mas
built its own habitation and Is the ten
ant Of no superior. II must, however
be plainly apparent that this indepen-
dence in the enjoyment Of privileges Is
not all that is involved In our relations
TO the Government we proudly call our
own. AS one who Is the owner OF the
house In which he lives cannot look 10
another for its care and preservation
so American citizenship assumes the re,
sponsiblllty of maintaining unalterea
and unlmpaired the government when
shelters H. and which has thus tar been
its protection against wind and storm
A Just appreciation Of the seriousness
OF this responsibility Is the test OF true
American citizenship.
II YOU are satisfied that foreign con-
quest and unnatural extension or an
nexatlon are dangerous perverslons ol
our national mission, and II II shall
seem to you, in the light OF reason and
history, that such perversions bring IN
their train a peoples Generalization
and a decay of popular contentmen'
and virtue more surely destructive tc
republics than armies with banners
YOU will not be necessarily wrong.
OUR NATIONAL MISSION PER-
-lsstan - vpprpp.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-01

upon Alger's assurance that embalmed
beef would not be in the menu, and
their talk over old times was only
spiced by the Senator's joke.
But Alger must be launched on a
career. 1t was j. Park Alexander who
did it.
Deciding to leave Akron, Alger
sought aid of Mr.. Alexander. The lat
ter had $50. OF this amount he gave
Alger SIS, and with this money the
future statesman went to Cleveland,
where he secured employment and
worked short time. Going to Mich
igan later, he got into the lumber bus
mess and succeeded well.
He was an officer in the war of the
rebellion and brave, intrepid fighter.
So well known in Akron, is the his
tory of Alger's later life, that these
early incidents may be Of interest.
As a concluding paragraph to the in
cidental history Of Algers boyhood
days, it might be added that he has as
vet neglected to pay Senator Alexarl-
der the SIS he borrowed from hinr
when he left Akron 40 years ago. In
asmuch as the bill has been several
times outlawed, the worst is feared in
reference to it's collection.
But Senator Alexander never asked
Alger to pay.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-01

for the package. He said his name
was Elmer Ruch, and presented
card notifying him that a box had
been shipped to South Akron from
Apple Creek, o. The station agent
informed him that another party who
signed the name of Elmer Ruch, had
taken possession of the box. The mat
ter was reported to Officer Edwards
to investigate
Officer Edwards informed a Demo
crat reporter Monday morning that
Lawrench Ruch, a brother of Elmer,
was the party who secured the pack
age by signing his brothers name.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-01
securities failed to realize as much as
was owed by about SS0,OO0."
WANTED PACKAGE
And Signed Elmer Ruch's Name to
Get Il.

Last Thursday evening a man called
at the G. A. & @. depot in South Ak
ron and asked the agent, Mr.. J.. w.
Knox, If there was an express pack
age there for Elmer Ruch. Agent
Knox informed him there was and
desired to know If he was Elmer
Ruch. The man replied in the affirm
ative, and after signing that name,
took the package, Weighing about 100
and hauled 1t away.
A short time afterwards another
man called at the depot and asked
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-01

secured Judgment against Mr.. Ritch,
lie IN the United States Circuit court,
based on Judgment against Mr..
Ritchie in Canada. After recovering
the judgment in the United States
court Judge Williamson filed a bill
in equity against Richie, making
Senator Payne, Thomas Cornell. of
Akron, both since dead, and myself,
parties, and setting up that we held
as security the stocks and bonds de.
scribed In the suit just commenced.
We were each compelled to go into
court and set up the amount we held,
which we did. Ritchie made various
claims that / do not recall now, and
the case remained in court for two or
three years, when it was decided that
he was indebted to each of us as set
up in our answer, and that the indebt-
edness was all borrowed money. The
amount due Senator Payne was some.
thing over $500,OO0. the amount due
me was about $500, 900, and the amount
due Cornell about $3.50, 900, as nearly
made the decree it also ordered the se-
curities sold by special commissioner.
Irwin Belford was appointed the com.
missioner to sell. In the meantime Mr..
Ritchie appealed the case to the United
States Circuit Court Of Appeals at
Cincinnati. 1t was heard before a
full bench, and Judge Taft, as presid-
ing judge, wrote the opinion deciding
the questions involved and the amount
OF the 1nQeDUeu1PSS ana tne amount
of the securities held in our favor
practically as the court below had de-
cided. Mr.. Ritchie was not satisfied
He took the case to the Supreme court
of the United States and tried to OBJ
tain a writ of error, but after exam
lining the whole record, the United
States Supreme court refused it. Then
he had reached the end of the string,
and that is really all l know about it
except that the securities were sold,
think, in December, 1896. The sale
was returned and approved by the
Circuit court Judge in the regular Or
der. The securities which belonged
to me failed to bring as much as was
owed by about 100000, which amount
still remains unpaid. Senator Payne's