Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1897, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, The Store the pace! h a ee sete competition. Leather Goods Dept. \ combination of luck, bu: & ness alertness and ready cash = brought about one of the best purchases we've ever made! The manufacturer wanted ready mon- ey and was willing to lose money to get it—this is the preface to our New York buyer's trade transaction with him. Here’s the continuation of the story—the in- teresting part to you— nd 396. CoS wed © book Few Ste, ze Sie... Te. ner amd Plain et All-leath- Books—any desired ved free Special sale price initial Book each Mort remarkable value ever offered in Leather Chatelal Previously selling at $1.75, $1.50 and $1.25. Offered | at the special purchase price $1.00—87$c.—75¢. quali- Cc. ties go at. ee AD —50c. and 39¢c. qwal-Dec. ities selling at...... 65 The genuine TORTOIS- ENE COMBS— demon- strated and sold in this city at 93c., $1.25 and $1.50 each. ' Offered at our Shell Goods | and Comb Counters— Plain at Fancy at 65° 75° 937-93 tenella eet ae ak ee a te a ee Oe eee ee at a ee ee ee ete Bee eee a eee ee gd THE LADY FREEMASON. Historical Authority for the Legend About Miss St. Leger. London Standard. ‘The legend of the Lady Freemason is ex- amined as in the dry light of history, by a| ent who communicates his learn- | inaniries to us this morning. The popu- version—which everybody had heard and quite believed—was that Miss St. Leger. daughter of a former Lord Done- raile. had concealed herself in the case of a “grandfather's clock.” which was standing in « room where the oceult rites of the fra- were about to be celebrated; that -zed (or did she yawn?), and was si from her hiding place. but, in Hew ef instant execution, was mercifully al- lowed. in regard for’ the feelings of her! father and brothers, to be initiated into all | the mysteries of the craft. Being a wom- an. she was considered to be sufficiently corresy nobody ‘ernity sh adr: punished by being told a secret and forced to keep it. The fact that she never di- - what she learned has beén used by vse misogynists as a proof that there | nothing to reveal. Faithful Masons been fixed on the horns of a rather rting dilemma; either there was woman never found it have been invited to repudiate mystery or the woman. But pondent comes to their rescue. From hfs researches in situ, and his inves- have diseo nothing to tell or eut either They the tigation of the family archives, it appears | that Miss St. Leger did not hide herself in | « clock. for the simple reason that no time- of sufficient capacity was kept at Court. What reaily happened, or » happened, is that she was sit- a brary adjoining the room in the ceremony was being enacted. partition wall chanced to be under- ir; and while she was dozing— ver a novel of the period—she was wwikened by the sound of voices. Natu- rally she wished to know what was being said. Some girls in their father’s house | would have walked into the next room and taken their proper share in the conversa- tion But this w going perhaps re too tame for Miss St. Leger. led away some of the bricks and es- da position of vantage where she ¢ and hear without being observed. might have gone well, but either the program was less entertaining than cted or, as our correspondent | Ail todge had exp suggests, she suddenly realized the “terri- bie consequences of her action.” Whether ne conscience stricken or merely | sted, she determined to make her escape. | he got safely into the hall and saw nobody | re but the family butler. But he was no th Indeed, he was acting lodge wh: sacred profaned. it s no longer © of servant and mistress; she was the culprit, he the avenging priest. Obviously, he had to tell her papa. It was equally matter of course that she should fall into a | swoon—it gave her time to review the situ- ation. The sequel cannot be more touch- ingly deseribed than in our correspondent's own language: ‘The fair culprit, endowed with a high sense of honor, at once con- sented to pass through the impressive cere- monies she had already in part witnessed and become a Freemason.” The recision of the narrative leaves nothing to be de- sired until we ask for the date. All we ai told is that “the year was probably 1/10. Probably! We had imagined that this full, true and particular account was transeribed from authentic and contemporary records. But if the year is only a matter of con- jecture, what of the rest of the narrative? Js it one more essay in that branch of his- tory which the Germans call “subjective reconstruction”—inventing a private fancy and stating it as an ascertained fact? SS Am Actor's Mishaps. Forbes Robertson, the English actor, tells the London Woman's Life some of his emusing stage experiences. “A very awk- ward one,” Mr. Robertson sald, “was when i couldn't get out of Juliet's bedroom. 1 was playing with Mme. Modjeska, and all went well until it came to bidding Juliet a fond farewell and leaving her. When I got to the window I found that the trap had been left open, but there was no ladder. What was to bet done? It was a ciear MAYER BROS. & CO., 937-939 F ST. We have further triumphs to record! Here is additional ev dence of our ability to give unmatchable values and to underquote Immense purchases, of different lines of merchandi secured by our New York buyer, at tremendous price advantages are to go on sale! The benefit of these lessened prices are to be shared by vou! Here’s a hint of the many things offered: MAYER BROS. & CO., -F ST. | man.” | of receiving her own rents. that sets ere’s proof: Holiday Ribbons. One of the handsomest assort- ments ever gathered together. The attractive prices can be gauged from these few items— 2 All-silk Satin Ribbon — offered st the sen- sational price, per yard..... Seeseogeogecgeogeatondontontontentontoateetoeteatoetrasesteageatendengoneneoeeseoteetoetoatoespetraseateatestetecteeteseeteetectnaty Soadeateetes price “next to mint Ne. in all shades— 1 morrow at the att of G0 AlL-silk Satin Ribbon, t on sale te ae sSenendengendendendendendenden Millinery Offers. You've never known such prices as we're quoting now! A big assortment of Chil- dren's “Hats, trimmed in all colors—A splendid gathering of hendsome headwear—Special at. Double Violets (2 dozen in a bunch), for each bunch.... Sete re - $]] -00 ‘Trimmed Velvet Tamo Crown Sailor Hats—In- all co‘ors would be excellent valve at [| 49 ¥ $2—but what say you tv........ $ + A magnificent selection of + Black Trimmed Velvet Hats BA new creations just from cur work rcoms—superb examples cf high-class milliners—offered at the very special price of.. $500 French Felt. Hats, in all shapes and colors genuine $1 c quality —offered tomerrow to ° you at. Lie reed Be ie rtotete “s Soe et oe 937-939 Soedondontoeteesertontontent a a a a eo iT WORD. THE RI Some Examples of Felicitoux Expres- sions in Ticklish Places. From the Manchester Guardian The art of avoiding a conversational un- pleasantness by a graceful way of putting things belongs, In its highest perfection, to the east. When Lord Dufferin was viceroy of India he had a “shikarry,” or sporting servant, whose special duty was to attend the visitors at the vice regal court on their shooting excursions. Returning one day from one of these expeditions, the shikarry encountered the viceroy, who, full of cour- teous solicitude for his guests’ enjoyment, 11, what sort of sport has Lord —— replied the scrupulous! he young sahib shot divinel y polite In- » but dian, © God was very merciful to the bir Compare this honeyed form of " speech with the terms in which an lish game- | keeper would convey his opinion of a bad shot, and we are forced to admit the superiority of Lord Salisbury’s But if we turn from the 01 the Occident, and from our depende the United Kingdom. the art things is found to flourish bette than on Scotch or English soil. We member that Archbishop Whately is said to have thanked God on his deathbed that he had never given a penny in indiscriminate charity. A successor.of the apostles might have found more suitable subjects of mori- bund self-congratulation, and I have ways rejoiced in the mental picture of the archbishop, in all the frigid pomp of polit- ical economy, waving off the Dublin beggar with: “Go away; go aw one in the street, stantaneous rejoinder “Then where would your reverence have me wait on you?” A lady of my acquaintance who is a pro- prietress in County y is in the habit One day, when a tenant farmer had pleaded long and un- successfully for an abatement, he exclaimed as he handed over the mone “Well, my lady, all I can say is that if I had my time over again, it’s not a tenant farmer I'd be. I'd follow one of the learn’d profe The proprietress gently replied that even in the learned professions there were losses as Well as gains, and, perhaps, he would have found professional life as precarious as farming. “Ah, my lady, but how I never give to any nd receiving the in- an that be?” re- plied the son of St. Patrick. “If you're a awyer—win of lose, you're paid. If you're doctor—kill or cure, you're paid. If you're a priest—heaven or hell. you're paid.’ Who can imagine an English farmer pleading the case for an abatement with this happy mixture of fun and satire? -~—-——eee——- A Good Judge of Horses. From the St. Joseph Herald. There is a jolly liveryman in St. Joseph who never goes out of his way to avoid a practical joke. ‘This faculty assists him in overcoming whims of his customers, of whom he has a great variety. One of these lis a young man of means—a born hors. man, according to his own story. The young rman is a worshiper at the gilded shrine of Bacchus, and, after a seance with tne god, he invariably strives to wear down his craniun, to its normal size by a brisk dash in the open air on the back of a fine saddle horse. The liveryman in question ts the pos- | sessor of the best nag in town. The young man discovered the horse, tried him, found fault with him and said: “This is ‘a very fine horse, Mr. Blank, but I don’t like the way he holds his head. Next time give me another.’ “Al right,” said the liveryman. ways happy to please customers.” it snould be mentioned that the horse- Lack ride usually takes place in the still hours of the early morning, when nearly al! the rest of the city is asleep. When the man came again the stable light was dim and the customer’s eyes were misty. There was only the solitary saddle horse in the barn. The only one kept there, by the way—but it Is the best horse in town. So the jolly liveryman trotted him out, chang- ed his uame and caparison, helped the rider “AL drop of twelve feet, but I had to go some- how. Finally, by holding on to the scene. pieces of which broke off and came away in my hands, I got down far enough to risk dropping the rest. But it was an uncom- fortable experience! But that was not ali. After the balcony scene came the tomb scene. The tomb was built upon steps. I ascended all right," said Robertson, “sat down on the tomb, when, to my horror, the ‘steps, which were evidently on rollers to facilitate moving the erection, began to move away toward the footlights. I gave a horrified exclamation under my breath, to which Modjeska responded under her veil: ‘Vat has happened?’ ‘The steps have rolled away.’ ‘You will have to jump,” she returned, calmly, and I did have to jump. How on earth she got down I don’t know to this day,” Mr. Robertson continued, smil- ing. to the saddle and chuckied at the trick as the horse cantered out onto the street. | “““rnis "may be a geod horse,” ‘sald the rider, dismounting an hour later, “but I don’t like the way he moves his feet. His head is all right, though. But you better let _me try another next time.” “Certainly, certainh smiled the accom- modating hosticr; “we have the finest horses in town and the largest number.” Three days later the man returned, got the same horse with a different name, sad- gg tees rode away. “Now, why in’t you give me this horse in the first place?” asked the customer, when he rode in. e's all right.” And ever since he will have no other. “Tt takes a bree how to man- age "osses,” rema the suave liveryman, ashe led his solitary saddle horse into the stall. DECEMBER 7, 1897—16. PAGES. VIEWS OF THE PRESS Newsvaper Comments on the Presi- dent’s Message. HIGH PRAISE FOR A STATE PAPER Its Manner of Treating Public Questions Approved. —— EDITORIALS IN BRIEF Admirable as to Cuba. m the New York Evening Post. President McKinley deals with this sub- ject (Cuba) in an admirable manner, show- ing in no offensive way that the granting of belligerent rights is not a legislative, but an executive proceeding; that its exer- cise depends upon facts which can be as- certained only by the executive, and that the granting of belligerency would not change the status of the rebels, except for the worse, since it would give Syain the right of search on the high seas, even up to the margin of our territorial waters. The impressive words used by Gen. Grant in a message to Congress on a similar occasion are quoted at length and approved. In- deed, the granting of belligerent rights to the Cuban rebels is discountenanced in every possible way. The upshot of the whole Cuban matter is that we ought to help the Cubans to gain autonomy, but not to commit any breach of the law of na- tions, and that, ‘if it shall hereafter ap- pear to be a duty imposed by our obliga- tions to ourselves, to civilization and hu- manity, to intervene with force, it shall be without fault on our part, and only because the necessity for such action will be so clear as to command the support and ap- proval of the civilized world.” If the latter condition is fulfilled, not even Spain will have room for complaint. The message, indeed, can hardly fail to have a strong influence in Spain and Cuba, as well as in the United States, and we cannot doubt that the tnfluence will be beneficial. Subject Ably Handled. From the Baltimore News. The President’s treatment of the Cuban question ts as able as his handling of the currency question is weak. It reviews the history of the trouble between Spain and her West Indian Gependency, and of our own connection with the matter, in so clear aud impartial a manner that the statement cannot fail to carry weight in all quarters. It will be difficult for the ad- vocates of a “hurrah” policy to make head against the showing made by the President of what has been thus far accomplished by the policy of firmness combined with mod- eration. Inspiring and Heartening. From the New York Mall and Express. President McKirley throughout his offi- cial er has shown a disposition to take the public into his confidence and to avoid edless mystery which leads to false and mistaken speculation. aracteristic of the President that 1 at the outset extend a greeting of cordial welcome to the Congress. He be- lieves tn cultivating harmony between the executive and legisiative branches of the government, instead of inviting hostile col- lision; ard it was this sensible and pa- triotic attitude which made much for the successful enactment of a tariff of pros- perity at the extra session, despite the fact that the party of the administration was not and is not in control of the .Senate. This spirit of co-operation finds yet broad- er expression in lifting above partisanship, prejudice or section the great questions of foreign policy, revenue, currency, national obiigations and the improvement of the public service. When a President addresses himself to his task in such a spirit’ of broad and exalted patriotism, he is sure to enlist the instant and sympathetic atten- tion of the whole people. It is a comprehensive message, bristling with suggestions, inspiring to action, heart- ening to the country and dignified in every aspect. Clear and Vigoroug English. From the Philadelphia ‘Telegraph. The document is written in clear and vig- orous , and is manifestly the work of a man of convictions, who has the cour- age of them, and who is not disposed to drift hither and thither with every wind of popular fancy and sentiment. Clear and Firm. rooklyn Eagle. The practical, clear, conciliatory. yet firm character of the message commends It to nest and patriotic citizens, regardless of The hope will be-general that the Congress may act in the-wise and moderate spirit of the President’s recommendations. Expresses the People's Opinion. From the Newark Advertiser. What the President says about the inances is the expression of the enlight- ened-opinion of the nation. His words will have their effect in minds heretofore ob- stinately closed to rational arguments. What he says about Cuba is the utter- ance of thoughtful statesmanship. The President does not spare Spanish rule in cul He fitly characterizes the butcher, neral Weyler, who was recently recalled by the Spanish government. On the subject of Hawaii, the President says that every consideration of honor de- mands the confirmation of the annexation treaty. ‘herein he reflects: the almost unanimous sentiment of the American peo- ple. Every citizen should read the President's message. It is full of patriotic interest, and it presents in concrete form the great questions that affect the welfare and honor of the nation. It Will Be Read. From the New York Evening Sun. The President's message will be more generally read than any message of recent cars because it treats of some questions which have reached a crucial stage, such as our duty toward Cuba, Hawailan an- nexation, the Bering sea controversy and bimetallism. President McKinley's views and recommendations are expressed in language as terse and direct as to the na- ture of the subjects treated will permit. Peace With Arbitration. From the New York Herald. Here is the high-water mark of the mes- sage: “The best sentiment of the civiliz world,” says the President, ‘is moving to- ward the settlement of differences between rations without resorting to the horrors of war. Treaties embodying these humane principles on broad lines without in any way imperiling our interests or our honor shall have my constant encouragement.” ‘This is a high concession to the spirit of the hour. Truly, as the President says, the best sentiment of civilization moves to- ward peace with arbitration. A summer campaign wili waste the industry of a gen- eration. It is not war alone, but the losses which come as its sinister aftermath, such as our own generation of pension burdens. A wise Congress will follow as sailing di- rections, ‘Peace with industry at home; peace with arbitration abroad.” We do not crave an interesting session, or brilliant debates, or coruscating statesmanship. We have had enough of war, more than enoug! of jingoism, and tow peace. 2 Peace with industry at home. Peace with arbitration abroad. These are the watchwords of the hour. And as Congress heeds them with vigilance, courage and hope, it will be well for Con- gress and the people. These words are the alpha and omega of American statesma: ship. From the Conservative Cuban Policy. From the Baltimore Sun. ‘The best part of the message {is that which is devoted to the consideratiom of the Cuban question, which is treated at length in a tone of great moderation and conservatism, of sound statesmanship and patriotism. The considerations by which the President professes to be governed are those which influenced the action of Gen- eral Grant (from whom he liberally quotes) during the eight years of his administra- tion, and which controlled the action of Mr. Cleveland, only strengthened, as Mr. McKinley points out, by the recent action of Spain and the duty fmposed upon our government and people of awaiting the re- sults of the changed policy of the Hberal ministry of Senor Sagasta and the milder methods of General Blanco. A recognition of the independence of Cuba under present conditions would be, in the President's. judgment, “impracticable and indefensi- ble,” and a recognition of belli; “‘un- wise and, therefore, inadmissible.” “In- tervention upon humanitarian grounds” in | the face of what Spain offers and of the decrees issued and steps already taken in the direction Th¢}autonomy of the is- lana, and for. fhe _ oval of the ‘causes which have led to ‘the present unhappy strife, would be gqually uncalled for and Improper. At the same time the President promises to wal jeith care the progress of events, and stake whatever steps may hereafter appear to be necessary in view of “our, obliged }. Ourselves, to civiliza- tion and humane” = Vigorots- cad Able. From the. ip eel tha eel ‘ = Like all of ert. McKinley's public ut- terances, the message is vigorous and able. The President tas the advantage of know- ing just what he wants and how to make his wishes known..|}His recommendations are important and ctical” So far as the tariff is concerned says that what it has already act®@yS8shed assures us of its timeliness and wisdom. To test its per- manent value further time will be required, and the people are in no mind to withhold from it a fair trial. With tariff legislation thus out of the way Congress will have the opportunity to devote itself to the impor- tant topics which will come up. While the President .digcusses various questions yet the message naturally reviews three important matters to which the public at- tention will “be most generally directed. These are the.finances, Cuban affatrs and the annexation of Wuwail.. The President very wisely takes these great subjects out of partisan politics. The public questions which now most engross us, he says, “are lifted far above. etther partisanship, preju- dices or former .sectional differences. . They affect every paft of the country alike, and permit of no division on ‘ancient lines.” This is an appeal to Congress to pull to- gether for the best interests of the nation. Sober Judgmegxt and Ingenuous Cour- awe. From the-New Jae Eribyne. . To the President's discussion of foreign relations, and espéelally of the Cuban situa- tion, perfectly it rates jn-every sentence his bron: ant “aeGurate comprehension of national and interngtionat- obligations, the sobriéty of his judgment apd is ingeruoUs courage.--Of other qu i of less mo- mentous signifitdnée he brings the sub- stance to public. Wwiedge_and attention, wisely referring: the people and thelr repre sentatives to the elaborate reports of his advisers for. detali¢d information, but not omitting to give definite.expression to his own views and expectations concerning any important matter. Thus, on the subjects of Hawailan ‘annexation, the scaling contro- versy, international bimetallism, rectproc- ity negotiations, ‘arbitration and the In- aians, the President briefly acquaints the country with the latest facts and accom- panies them with a forecast of the results which he anticipates, It is peculiarty grati- fying at a time when the improving condi- tion of effairs is still susceptible to adverse influences, however slight, that he ts able to take a thoroughly sanguine view of the near future. ‘The most devoted friends ot good government, and republicans in par- ticular, by whom the elevation of the civil service has been faithfully promoted, will note with pleasure the President's pledge to promote that process by all the means in his power. Earnest and Wise. From the Philadelphia Press, President McKinley's first annual mes- sage thoroughly reftects the intellectual and moral qualities of the author. It is frank, dir lucid, earnest and wise. It is the product of a sincere man, a clear thinker, a trained and experienced legis- lator and a practical and sagacious states- man. It will deepen the steadily growing conviction ef the eountrythat the helm ¢f the gevernment-ip is of a sane, wholesome who brings to the high and the purest) ‘che message! ulation of dep left to speak deyotcs his ov and respon. tions. Since hig-ac he has confrodite problems of t tic and foretgq with a sobrie which have i are er to his own orig ment of exigent ques- ssion nine months ago n unusual number of importance in domes- He has met them Ament and resolution 1 confidence, and the exposition of his temperate, conservative: and judicious spolity which finds place m ge will command a hearty public réspohse.- He takes it plain that he. has strong and éarnestcconvietians which rise above “the.’shiftingh eurrents-of the hour, and that he wil-foHow them with courage and fidelity undeniacdeep sense of his public responsibitity. 1301) Ek Regnet From the, Baltimore, Awertcap. : Many will regret that the President still clings to the idea of jnternational bimetal- lism. Hé considers the work of the com- mission most succcssful as far as it has gone, @n@! Says the commission is still en- gaged in negotiations with several coun- tries, which he does not mention. A Good Chart by Which to Steer. From the Philadelphia ‘Times, While the President's annual message contains a great deal of that “information of the state of the Union,” which the Con- titution directs hi from time to time, to give to the Congress, the greater part of it is rightly devoted to the two subjects of most conspicuous gmportance, the currency and Cuba, It indicates a clear understand- ing of many compyiex subjects that come before the, executive, and its recommenda- tions are generally sound and interesting. The paragraph on, the ¢ivil service is evi- dently sincere, yy shows no sign of sur- render to,the dgnyralizing influence of the spoilsman, FingJ¥, thetmessage ends with the significant semtence that “it is a com- manding @uty to*Reep {the appropriations within the recelpts of tHe government, and thus avoid a deficit.” This 1s the real-secret of the “deficit’— not insufficient revenues, but excessive ap- propriations. And it is: by restraining the expenses of the government within ‘the limits of probable revenues, instead, of reaching out over land and sea for new fields of expenditure, that the deficit Is to be avoided. The President has thus given to the Congress, on all domestic affairs at least, a good chart by which to steer. A Satisfactory Message. From the Albany Journal. The message sent to Congress today by the President of the United States will have reassuring effect on the country, and is ilated to stimulate all Interests, the opinion that has been en: tertained that we are to have an adminis- tration firm but conservative; vigilant in defending American interests wherever found and yet moderate in all its dealings. No Trace of Jingoism, From the Philadelphia Record. There is no trace of jingoism in the dis- cussion of the attitude of the United States toward Spain and her rebellious colony. The efforts of the Spanish government to put an end to the rebellion by the promise of home rule tothe Cubans, by the aban- donment of the atrocious methods adopted by General Weyler, and by the substitution of civilized warfare for savagery, are recognized as sufficient reasons for delaying the acknowledgment of Cuban independence or belligerency, or forcible intervention on the part of the United States. This was the attitude of the Grant administration at the time of the previous Cuban rebellion, and it conforms to the policy of the Cleve- land administ jon and the uniform past conduct of o eign relations. It will not suit. the wt it will commend itself to the a4 dgment of the country. h Provident. From the Phil tene@™e Tevenues are found to ess-shall-authorize the as e-equals ‘expenditures, Hotes “presented for re- gall be redeemed in gold ept apart and again for gold. all United - and shdltthe This is. a. w! provident plan, and if it were. sanct! yy Congress a most im- portant step d be taken toward the permanent téhance of the gold stand- ard of value, which is the only stable foun- dation - of .naijpzab.eredit., Further, the President approves the recommendations of Secretary: Gage that national. banks shall be allowed to-isaue notes to the face value of the bonds deposited by-them for circula- tion, and that the tax on thelr notes, secured by’depnait of such bonds, shall be reduced to:% of 1 pericent. The President's suggestion is. that the ‘notes. of . national banks shall notrbecof less denomination _—_ Ln x ate. whe ee e the financial purt of the message Is likely to recetye;the most favorable pop= ular~ consideration. The ‘suggestions con- tained: in 4t are‘in‘Hne with public policy, and if: not<condfusfte ofthe: subject the Gtrection df retioving the the evils of-our several’ wixed. forme of A dispatch fram Gelveston, Téx., ‘William Jennings Bryan arrived ; The Bon Marche offers the greatest of Handkerchief Values! Such advantageous buying as we did last week was sensational enough to cause trade talk! Such ted this week is sensational to Washingtonians! In this sale, selling as We've inau; are all upset! The best qualities rank no higher ID Thousands of Handkerchiefs are Offered at a fraction of their real worth. LADIES’ Regular 8c. Hem- stitched Handkerchiefs, plain white—colored _bonders—lace edges—drawnwork—at a“two- for-the-pr:¢-of-o-e" figure. MEN'S 18¢. Color ed Berder and P.ain Wh.te Hemstitch a Handkerchiefs—pare Maen—were cheap at 18, — but a. renlly great offer at...... 4° 121° Handkerchiefs — embroidered — hemstitched—scalioped edge mourning This lot is one of an > arawn work — lace edges and lot one in the lot worth less than 25¢: especial purchase, made In New York Tow morning g» on sale at . ‘The second lot of Handkerchiefs offered us by a northern At a price way below the normal market valncs. em zscalloped edge—drawn work—lace and hemstitch:d embroi price these qualities we 1,000 in the lot. All-linen Handkerchiefs. ing edges. The lowest would te 39c!. Xmas giving. MEN’S HEMSTITCHED HAND- KERCHIEFS—with %4—% and 1-inch hems—all nen—at these sale prices— 25c.--48c.--12I4c. WOMEN’S HEMSTITCH ED HANDKERCHIEFS—all linen—4—% and 1-inch hems— 1214¢.=-25c.--35c. grades at 48c. Men’s Hea sold under $1... Sreseofondoaseeseeteote Bp ees dentontoeseedeetensoeten sector dentensecsecdeeteetententtenteetenteete detente eee eted Lake Surprise to hunt ducks. The party will be gone three or four days. Mr. Bryan expressed himself as follows on the Presi- dent’s message: ‘The message indicates an intention on the part of the President to ald in turning the issue of paper money over to the na- tional banks and in the meantime a pur-: pose to give gold a further superiority over silver as money.” Mr. Bryan is on his way to Mexico, where he will study the money question. AS SEEN THROUGH FOREIGN EYE lish Papers Generally Find Fault With the Messuge. LONDON, Lecember 7.—The St. James Gazette, this afternoon, commenting upon President McKinley’s message to Congress, ys: “It has disappointed everybody in the atterpt to give universal satisfaction. Pres- ident McKinley is in an unpleasant posi- tion, having to sit on the fence. As a whole, it locks like an early confessicn of a great failure.” The Pall Mall Gazette takes a favorable view of the presidential message and criti- cises the comments of the Times, remark- ing that it is as imposs‘ble “to deal with the Cuban question without offending Spain as it would be to deal with Armenia with- out offending the sultan.” The Globe is of the opinion that it “would have taxed the abilities even of a great statesman” to deal with the question satis- factorily, adding: ; Although all the arguments against the annexation of Cuba are equally applicable to Hawali, the United States is determmed to have the latter, though America, a fourth-rate naval power as it is, can only hold Hawaii on sufferance. In the event of war she would be bundled out, ne crop, by any first-rate power which finds it necessary to occupy the island. Daily Telegraph's View. ‘The Daily Telegraph, commenting cditori- ally on President McKinley’s message this morning, say “It used to be America's proud boast that she had no foreign policy. Judging from President McKiniey’s message the new world is no more free from the burdens of diplomatic negotiations than the old. In a decument of portentous length, mostly In- tended for Spanish consumption, President McKinley has devised a specious pretext for gaining time. It contains passages that will certainly wound Spain’s national sus- ceptibilities. The whole tone, though meant to be conciliatory, savors too much of the magistrate availing himself of the offend: er’s act to be very conciliatory at Madrid. Called Weak and Colorless. The Daily Chronicle describes the mes- sage as “weak and colorless compared with vigorous handling of public questions to Mr. Cleveland accustomed us.” It says: “The explanation of this is simple. Mr. Cleveland was in front -of Congress; Mr. McKinley is behind it. The President's comments on the currency issue are posi- tively childlike in their simplicity. It ts safe to prophesy that his treatment of the Cuban question will be received with a storm. The annexation of Cuba would be a deplorable mistake; but the reason for re- fraining from that ‘course are not the milk and water ones Mr. McKinley advance: The Morning Post, after paying a trib- ute to the President's “fine sense of duty, in the face of domestic trouble, in sending the message at the appointed hour,” says: “The message advocates a scheme of legis- lative effort less short-sighted and less cal- culated to set class against class than the misguided policy cf the last session. On the Cuban question the President is vague and diffuse, but studiously correct.” Thunderer’s U 1 Growl. The Times says: “Its tore of patronizing tolerance will make the message not whol- ly agreeable to Spain. Probably the Pres- ident calculates that if he can satisfy the jingoes for a time with eloquent denuncia- tions and warnings, he will find it easier to pursue a moderate policy. “Regarding his currency proposals, it seems too probable that Mr. McKinley still clings to the notion that something may be done for silver. So long as he follows that will-o’-the-wisp he can hardly be expected to attempt any thoroughgoing reform of the currency. As Viewed in Havana. A special to the New York Herald from Havana last night says: A summary of President McKinley's message, published in the afternoon papers, exercised a distinctly calming effect on the sentiment of vague unrest which has pervaded Havana during the last few days. Expressions of satisfaction because of the dignified, conservative tone of the message are heard on all sides. On the part of the autonomists it was greeted as an assur- ance that the people of the United States hold friendly sentiments toward Spain, and that no fears need be entertained that every consideration will be accorded to the ment in its efforts to pacify the ts- land by the speedy establishment of an autonomic regime. Among the American colony apprehen- sions of a popular demonstration from a Possibility of resentment to American in- terférence were laid at rest. 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On a clear evening, when the in- trepid performer can be plainly 1, he always attracts many spectator: The performer is a huge rat, wise and gray with age, and the head of an interest ing fami 2 members of wh sometimes accompany him on his daring trip across the cable. These trips are not | taken for the fun of the thing, bu: for the purpose of obtaining a full ai without the trouble of workior for it. Every aight at 10 o'clock luncn is servea in the news- paper office into *vhich tne south end of the whether the Madrid government will tol- | cable runs, and it is to participate in this erate the White House in going beyond | lunch that the rat has icarned to cross and the limits of prudence and reason, or | recross on the wire. whether, in response to this new and wary demand, Spain will reply with such digrity and energy as her indisputable righis, her history, character and feeling demand.” Soc They Remarry Every Year. From the Kansas City Journal. were a middle-aged man and woman, fairly well dressed and very good looking. The man asked the judge If he would issue them a imarriage license and per- form the ceremony. It is needless to that the judge answered in the affirmativ: for this is his busincss. The man gave his Lame a3 G. C. Hopkins and his companion answered to the name of Lillian Hopkins. are man and wife.” Judge Herr naturally asked him his rea- sons for being married again and stranger related a very remarkable story. He siated that they were married five years ago in the city of Chicago and have celebrated their wedding anniversary each year by getting remarried. ‘My wife and entered into an agree- ment,” said he, en we were first united in the holy bonds of wedlock, to the effect that at the expiration of the first year our wanted io live together longer we should get married again. Our adventure with Cupid has proven a happy one to both, and for five consecutive y lived together and have been married each Judge Herr was rendered almost spcech- less by the stranger's story and after much deliberation refused to marry them, as he was in doubt as to whether or not he had the power to do so. Hopkins talked in- telligently and did not have the appear- ance of a “crank.” ee Talent in Rags. From the Philadelphia Record. A number of well-known theatrical peo- ple were drinking and chatting in a North §th street saloon a few nights ago, when a tough-looking specimen of the genus hobo blew into the place and approached the group at the bar. He wa3.shaggy and unkempt, and the effects of years of cor- stant tippling were apparent in the. rich coloring of his nose. In a very husky ‘Weary Willie voice he asked if he and his pal might entertain the crowd. This per- mission being granted, he went to the door and called out: “Chang!” The crowd was amazed to see a disreputable-looking Chinaman come ambling in and stand by the tramp’s side. With a short introduc- tion the oddly-assorted pair went to work and displayed some really remarkable feats in legerdemain, one feat in particular prov- ing very mystifying. This was to allow any person to take his own penknife and plunge the blade into the Celestial’s arm or leg in any spot he pleased. After repeated encores mind reading was resorted to and a really fine exhibition was given. After this one of the audience, who was recognized as a magician, drew the pair aside and tried to bargain for the secret of the knife trick. The men wouldn't ‘ell, however, and after about $3 had been ccl- lected they departed. —_—__-e-+_____ Found After Twenty-Seven Years. Cc P. watch which the lost twenty-seven years ego. He remembers all the circumstances regarding its loss, and said that it was in the town of Taylor, Cortland county, He said that he looked at 5 eftaial Fa Just before Probate Judge Herr closed ais office Saturday night he was paid a visit by a very strange couple. The visitors the marriage should become void. and if we ars we have | The rat made his first trip across the slenaer bridge about a year ago. Some of the printers saw him start on his voyage, and considerable money was at once wag ered that the animal would make the trip in safety. The men who bet against Mr. Rat were not wise, for in I minutes, after several narrow falling into the street below, ne had crossed the cable in safety and was picking up the crumbs under the lunch cabie. No one had the heart to disturd him ter the chances he had run, and so it ws that the rat feasted royally on the best there was in the house. For once the pri tipathy for “rats,” overcame their an- and owing to the kind- ness with which chis particular one was treated he soon became almost as teme as akitten, Bolder and bolder he me, and now it is no uncommon thing to see him vir ving in his mouth “Are you related to ei pkins. | Trance along the wire carrying quired the judge Cath other?” in-]P'hicely buttered stlce of bread, er, per “Slightly.” responded the visitor. “We | chance, the wing of a chicken, handed out to kim by one of the typographt al artists. Once in a while, especially in rainy weath- er, Mr. Rat makes a misstep on the wire and then there is fun for a moment. H twists and turns like lightning, and, pune- tuating his movements by a few sharp squeals, soon lands safely on the opposit side of the street, still retaining the pi of food he started with. One evening not long ago the were surprised to see their old friend ap- pear upon the wire and start for the office, closely followed by four other rats,evidently his wife and three children. The patriarch | Walked ahead slowly and carefully, as if to show the others the proper method of over- coming the swaying of the cable as it was | struck by the wind. On the !ittle party {came until almost the center of the street was reached. Then there was a sudden di- version, for a "" printer who had re- cently come to town and knew nothing of the friendship existing between the lars” ani the rat, had thrown a piece bread at the approaching animals The missile sailed through the air close to the heads of the rodents, and the four new- comers lost their wits for a moment appar- = With sharp squeals of dismay they printers turned upon the cable until it scemed as if they must fall. They wrapped their tails around the wire and with their paws tried to drag themsely. ain to right position. Here was where the band and father displayed great judgment and heroism. Carefully he retraced his steps along the wire until he stood directly over the struggling members of his family, who were in imminent danger of falling into the street below. For an instant he paused as if in doubt. Then he crouched upon his stomach, put out his front paws and pulled the animals back upon the wire one after the other. The printers had watched the proceedings in breathless silence, but as the five “rats” resumed their journey toward the newpa- per effice they were cheered In a manner that would have made the foremost politi- cian in the land bow in gratitude. On the arrival of the animals in the printing office they found a hearty meal awafting them, for the boys felt that such courage as they had displayed should be well rewarded. * Each animal returned to its home across the street, carrying in its mouth a eub- stantial supper, just as if it had not had all it could eat before leaving the office. The father rat, instead of disappearing on reaching the building on the north side of the street, turned around and danced out head, and when he had finished he—so some of the printers declare—arose on his hind legs and bowed in the most polite manner imaginable. Returning to the bosom of his family, he evidently gave the others some instructions in the art of wire walking, for since that time the mother and the three