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The conservative element is never absent in human affairs. Never was there a brave constituency engaged in furthering a wise purpose, moral, commercial or political, but that it was confronted by a timid opposing minority. It was thus as far back as the stirring times of the American revolution. Our histories, perhaps wisely, omit to emphasize the powerful conservative force that was opposed to separation from Great Britain. John Adams admitted that fully one-third of the colonists disapproved of the policy of independence, and other well-informed observers corroborated this estimate.
The timid tories put forward at that time the usual stock arguments of their class, which carried no small weight, as they came from the wealthiest and socially "respectable" circles. The same spirit cropped out long after we had become an independent nation. As late as 1812 there were not wanting numerous tories who were opposed to the war with Great Britain as an alleged needless "disturbance of business," and, as is well known, there were plenty of men of tory instincts who would rather have seen the union destroyed in 1860 than "business disturbed." Early in our national history Thomas Jefferson saw an opportunity to purchase a vast domain for a song, embracing what are now the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Mis- souri, Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado, besides Oklahoma and the Indian territory. In the convention which completed the treaty in April, 1803, the conservative element put forward exactly the same arguments against signing it as are being used today. In an extra session of congress called later Mr Jetferson took pains to explain the constitutionality and the commercial advantages of the purchase, and of the treaty that had been signed by the author of the Monroe doctrine; but still the conservative element demurred on the same grounds that had been held by timid men in convention, viz, that the treaty was unconstitutional, that it would flood the country with uncivilized barbarians, that no consent of the governed had been obtained, that it would necessitate a huge standing army, and finally that $15,000,000 was too much to pay for "foreign territory" so far away as to be almost inaccessible.
In fact, whoever will be at the pains to search the records of the debates on the Louisiana purchase, which can be seen at the state library and elsewhere, will find the same objections raised to the treaty of 1803 that are now heard in the senate. The conservative spirit is hard to combat. It is so infused with timidity that it is apt to persist, however much its allegations are disproved. It has time and again been shown that in ratifying the treaty we are not bound to hold the Philippines forever, or incorporate them into the union. No precedent sustains this view.
Nor do the Filipinos become United States citizens. The islands, not being contiguous to our contimental domain, never can be hom*ogenous. They are lacking in the primary essentials which make statehood possible. They are simply territory over which Spain has relinquished sovereignty, and which has fallen to our charge to be dealt with AS circ*mstances shall suggest or compel. There is no more sense in assuming that we are to take 000 half-civilized people into our American family than there was in 1803, when it was objected that we should be corrupted by the savages inhabiting what is now Iowa.
Until next Monday the senate will probably be chiefly engaged with the arguments for and against ratification. There is little new to be said. The arguments have been ground over in thousands of pamphlets, reviews and newspapers, and been sifted on innumerable platforms and everywhere that men congregate. The serious point to be pondered by senators is the danger of premature rebellion and compulsory slaughter on our part in the Philippines, caused by needless procrastination over the plainest duty that ever devolved spon honorable and patriotic congressmen. It is high time that we realized how much we are risking from day to day.
In this case delay Is indeed dangerous, UNPREPARED, INDEED, FOR WAR. Recent disclosures from the capital fully corroborate the assertion made by ex Minister Woodford, on government authority, that the blowing of the Maine found the war department almost wholly unprepared for war. There was scarcely enough ammunition to furnish two rounds per gun, while many of our cannon were absolutely unavailable for use through lack of attention. It is scarcely an adequate excuse for such a state of things that the president did not expect that the outcome of the long diplomatic controversy with Spain would be war. The navy department kept the possibility of an trined contest in mind, and certainly the war Gepartment should have made provision in some measure for an emergency that was far from being remote or untredieted.
The past is past, with all its thistakes. But let 115 hope that whatever action may be taken by congress regarding army reorganization our legitIntors will not leave things so unsettled that, in the event of another armed contest coming upon us, we shall be practically as unprepared for war as we were in February last. PROMOTERS OF TRADE EXPANSION. We are glad to see that the National Manufacturers association has voted to hold its next convention in Boston. As the center of the greatest manufacturing section of the country, it is peculiarly appropriate that this wide-awake organization should meet here.
Our city is growing to appreciate more and more its opportunities for profiting by the facilities placed before it by trade expansion. Mr T. C. Search of Philadelphia, who has been SO largely instrumental in establishing commercial museums in the nations to the south of us, is the president of the association. He will doubtless "push things" during the present year along the line of asserting the claim of the United States to the trade of sister republics in this hemisphere.
Commercial Boston appreciates the work he has done aland counts upon hearing of new conquests for American trade when he comes here next January to preside over a great and representative body of well-wishers and promoters of the development of the multitudinous manufecturing interests of the United States, EDITORIAL POINTS. the gypsy moth nor the brown-tail moth can ever be controlled by individual effort. The state should exterminate pests, no matter what the necessary cost may be. Mayor Quincy's latest message to the aldermen is illustrated with cuts. By inviting Pres Eliot to address them the members of the New England Sabbath protection league offered themselves the opportunity to listen to some lovely common sense.
It isn't this Mr. Kiley that Mayor Quincy speaks of so highly. The removal of a good-sized house at Norfolk Downs can hardly be called petty larceny, at all events. The pubiic will watch with interest to see whether under all the circ*mstances the courts will call it larceny of any kind. Pres Eliot's position is substantially that the Sabbath was made for man, and not fo the New England Sabbath protection league.
It is a consoling thought that the mayor's cut of salaries comes on those of the officials that can be reached by executive order who will feel it least, Legislative action on Mr Lomasney's proposition that hereafter the mayor of shall be elected for a term of one year will be observed with interest. Some republicans actually profess to believe that when the next presidential election comes nobody will remember definitely whether 16 to 1 was a great national slogan or the score of a college football game. If Taunton and Haverhill get the desired permission to elect their superintendents of streets by popular vote, the result will be that each city will have a new superintendent of streets every year. No man can be a city superintendent of streets for 12 months and retain the affection and regard of a majority of the voters in the place. The Chicago lawyer who has sued a street car company for damages for el carrying him a block beyond his destination is of course exact to a mill in all his own dealings with his fellow men.
Did you shed an anniversary tear yesterday over the death of King Charles who was beheaded just 250 years ago? Chairman Payne not work half as hard as did the lamented chairman Dingley when head the congressional ways and means committee. Few men had Mr Dingley's power of continuel and persistent mental labor. Boston has great plans and high hopes for the next cycle meet, which is to be held in the center of the best "wheeling district" in these United States. Tommaso Salvini, the great Italian actor, recently celebrated his 70th birthday. It's sate to wager that he will not "come over" again, looking for good American dollars.
Napoleonienne" is once more warmed over to give the jaded Parisians a comparatively new sensation, but there's nothing in it. Fayne Moore on the stage? What wouldn't the society for the elevation of the drayma resolve about such an episode. Probably the only persons who do not see the absurdity of presenting a wreath inscribed "America, to her martyred king," on the day of memories of Charles are those who ferm the American Jacobite coterie. France desires calm, says one at her ministers. But that can come only through justice to her people of whatever race.
See Alger made a dying visit to Boston and Cambridge, but said nothing about that celebrated case down Washington way. Beautiful Colorado is blockade I snow, and yet they call the centennial state a health resort. It costs more to live in Boston than in Podunk--and isn't it worth more? The Chicago society girl who is going to establish a shoe-cleaning parlor exclusively for women shows her willingness to undertake an extensive contract. So Patti has settled $15,000 a year on her new husband. She has learned by experience what husbands cost.
Eight or 10 inches of snow would be welcome now to lay the dust. What will modern surgery do next? Last call for new business in the legI Islature! GLOBE EXTRA TO 5 O'CLOCK IN VANCOUVER Commissioners Get CO Warm Welcome. Bound to Philippines Via British Columbia. Board of Trade Greets Profs Schurman and Worcester, Saying They Would Go Close to the Place Where Com Tatnall Went to Aid of British Sailors, With the Excuse, "Blood is Thicker Than Water," an Act Cannot be Forgotten by Those Who Are Anxious to Pay the Debt." VANCOUVER, Jan 31-Those who witnessed the reception given last Profs J. C.
Schurman and D. C. night to Worcester, Philippine commissioners, have been impressed with the cordiality that now exists between the United States and the rest of the English-speaking The two commissioners arrived last evening on the delayed Canadian Pacific express, and, despite the rain, a representative crowd of citizens was at the station to greet them. After a cor- dial welcome at the depot, the distinguished travelers went aboard the steamship Empress of Japan, where addresses were presented and replies made. Sec Stein of the board of trade read an address expressing the gratification of its members at meeting the commissioners at this western capital of the British empire.
The board reminded the commissioners that their duty would lead them close to a spot forever hallowed by the action of an American commander Tatnall), who 42 years ago went to (Com the succor of a British admiral and assisted in the rescue of British sailors lying wounded on the mud flats at the mouth of the Pelho, intervening against a friendly power, and defending his action with the memorable reply, "Blood is thicker than water." Such an act could not be forgotten, and was cherished in the memory of those who were anxious. The board believed, in certain eventualities, to be able to pay the debt. The board prayed that the labors of the commissioners might have a successful issue. GRAPEVINE CABLES FROM MANILA. With Censorship in Full Operation, Wild Stories Are Printed by Enemies of President's Expansion Policy.
NEW YORK, Jan 81-The Herald this morning prints the following from London, under date of Jan 30: It looks as if the censorship at Manila was giving an opportunity for the Spaniards abroad and the and-expansionists at home to promulgate the wildest kind of fairy tales. Probably most are manufactured by the papers publishing them. An example of what is being read is reproduced here from the Diario of Barceiona, which publishes it as a dispatch from its special correspondent at At represents him as saying: prisoners made by the lusurgents are 240 Spanish employes, 398 spanish priests and one bishop. irreconcuable party is predominant among the insurgents. erates hold aloof.
morality of Americans at Manila is shown by the fact that gambing houses are obliged to pay a tax of $1200. ne police make arbitrary arrests, and demand from $10 to tor ine release of the arrested persons. relations are very much strained between Gen Otis and Admiral Dewey, owing to the profound rivalry exisang between the land and sea forces. The markets are swamped by American products, rendering european competition impossible. California wines.
for instance, are sold as genuine bordeaux. SALEM. Mrs Mary widow of Jonathan F. Carlton, will tomorrow reach the 91st anniversary of her birth. She is a nalive of Salem and was born in a house 011 Boston st, near the "big tree." Her sister is Mrs Tammy F.
Haskell of Sa lem, who was 89 years of age on Jan 29. Mrs Carlton has also eight grandchildren and six Her birthaay will be appropriately observed at the residence or her son, John W. Carlton, 7 Friend st. The marriage of John J. Carney, the bail player of this city, and Miss Grace Cushing Baker of Manchester, will take place Wednesday, Feb 1, at the home of the bride, The Salem Y.
M. C. A. and the Brockton Y. M.
C. A. basketball game in the new Y. M. C.
A. gymnasium next Thursday night promises to be an exciting contest, The Brockton team is the only team which defeated the Danvers club, which won the championship of the mintary league a few years ago. Rev Frank M. Lamb, the new pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, was extended a hearty reception in the church vestry last night, The event was informal and was largely attended. Congratulatory addresses were made by Rev De Witt S.
Clark of the Tabernacle church, Rev Frank B. Sleeper of Marblehead, Rev F. H. Knight of the Wesley church, Charles Harrington, secretary of the Y. M.
C. Rev Robert M. Martin of the Central Baptist, deacon Henry Tadgell and Frank Rolfe of the church. Thomas McGrane of Salem, who was recently injured at the Vaughn machine company's plant, Peabody, is at the Salem hospital. Chester Perry and William Pratt, companions of Frank Lord, who escaped when the latter was arrested for robbing $190 from a Lynn safe, Satur- NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR MRS McKINLEY.
Modern Miracle Under Treatment Prescribed by the Wife of Senator C. K. Davis. STANDING ALONE, Mrs Senator Davis of Minnesota has wrought a modern miracle. She is curing Mrs McKinley.
Mrs McKinley has been an apparently hopeless invalid for 28 years. She has consulted eminent physicians all over America and two well-known specialists in Europe. They could no nothing for her. She could not walk or even stand alone. The least exertion made her suffer a terrible attack of pain.
No one who saw her in the spring of 1897 believed that she would live through six months of her husband's administration. About a year ago Mrs Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota went to Mrs McKinley and begged to be permitted to prescribe for her. She had an Indian herb remedy given to a member of her family by a Sioux chief. She had seen the remedy used upon many people with marvelous suecess.
Mrs McKinley had little or no faith in the idea any new treatment, but her friends grasped at the straw of any kind of hope. Mrs McKinley began to take the medicine. It was a tea or decoction, and she took it faithfully three times a day. It had no effect at first, but when she had been taking the medicine about six weeks she began to notice a wonderful improvement in her health. She slept soundly, her appetite began to pick up, the death-like pallor of her skin changed to a more normal color and she could sit up for whole hours at a time without feeling any extraordinary fatigue.
The president was amazed and delighted. He could scarcely believe the evidence of his own Mrs McKinley continued to improve. JOHN B. DAVIS DROPS DEAD. He Was an Old Resident of Woburn, and Formerly Carried on an Express to Boston from There.
WOBURN, Jan 31--John B. Davis, one of Woburn's old residents, dropped dead about 11 a today in the cellar of his house on Mishawum road. He had been feeble for some time, but attended to his duties on his little farm; and this morning he had hitched up a horse to 80 down town, as he usually did every day. He went into the cellar for something, and evidently dropped dead almost instantly, for a member of the household followed him close behind and found him dead. John Bradford Davis was born in Providence in 1819.
He came to Woburn in 1836 and engaged in general outdoor work. For years he carried on the express business between Woburn and Boston and was succeeded by his son. In 1849 he went to California, but his stay was short. His home Mishawum road was known as Valley ranch. His first wife died many years ago.
In 1889 he married a Mrs Dillon, who had been a nurse in the British army. They were married in G. A. R. hall, before a large number of spectators.
In the civil war he served with the 5th Massachusetts infantry. His wife, three sons and a daughter survive him, the latter being Mrs Mary E. Frost of Medford. He was a member of post 33, G. A.
R. WEST ROXBURY DISTRICT. It was a merry gathering that assembled at the home of Miss Mabel Ochs, Tower st, Forest Hills, last evening, when a number of her friends gave her a surprise party. The time was pleasantly passed by the playing of games with musical selections and the like. Refreshments were served during the evening.
The feature of the affair was the presenting of a handsome silk umbrella to Miss Ochs by Mr Charles Quackenbush in behalf of her friends. Among those present were Miss Mabel Ochs, Miss Laura Johnston, Miss A. Florence Ward, Miss Eva aCtes, Miss Anna Martin, Miss Emma Strobl. Mr Charles Quackenbush, Mr Roger B. Williams.
Mr J. Edwin Chellman, Mr John Wilson, Mr Arthur Walker, Miss Gertrude Rossborough, Miss Grace Radell, Miss L. P. Uriot, Miss Mabel Glover, Miss Lela Hebb, Miss Charlotte Drake, Mr. Harry Johnson, Mr Stephen Lent, Mr Fred Fish, Mr C.
R. Halstrom, Mr Irwin Ochs. The Jamaica Plain branch, Woman's alliance, will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Unitarian parish house tomorrow afternoon. Miss Perry of Framingham will read a paper on of Today." The Eliot cycle club of Jamaica Plain has chosen the following officers: B. W.
Potts pres, Miss Helen Barrett vice pres, R. D. Barrett sec, Mrs E. M. Bliss treas.
Eliot hall, Jamaica Plain, was crowded last evening by a fashionable gathering. when the three-act comedy, "The Pink Letter," was given by the young society people of the section. The play was cleverly acted by the young amateurs, who well merited the hearty applause accorded them. The play was given for the benefit of the Episcopal city mission for sailors. It will be repeated this evening.
The patronesses were Mrs Roger Walcott, Mrs William Lawrence, Mrs Arthur Cheney, Mrs Desmond Fitz Gerald, Mrs James Lee. Mre Lowell, Andrew Mrs James Robeson, L. Mrs. Little, Francis C. Mrs S.
Van Rensselaer Thayer, Mrs William Whitman, Mrs Austin Peters, Mrs Geo. A. Meyer, Mrs T. B. Williams, Miss Susan D.
Kimbal, Mrs Charles Harrington, Mrs Causten Browne, Mrs Daniel Ahi, Mrs Francis R. Allen, Mrs Charles Ogilby. Miss A. T. Reynolds, Mrs Amory Eliot, Mra George A.
O. Ernst, THE Cienfuegos Spaniards to Give Banquet. Great Reception Prepared For Him Tomorrow. His Reserved Attitude To- ward Americans. Insists on Independence, Not Annexation.
Believes Cuban Assembly Tries for Latter End. NEW YORK, Jan 31-The Sun this morning prints the following from Havana, under date of Jan 30: Gen Maximo Gomez, commander-inchief of the Cuban army, left Remedios today for Cienfuegos, where a great reception will be given to him on Wednesday. The Spaniards of that city have announced their intention of giving banquet in honor of the old Cuban patriot, as a mark of, their appreciation of his recent advice Cubans to establish the most friendly relations with the Spanish inhabitants of the island. Gen Gomez still maintains his attitude of reserve toward the Americans. He advises the Cubans to be wise and not to cause trouble for the American administration, but at the same time to insist upon independence, as against annexation.
Gen Gomez and his staff believe that the Cuban assembly is trying to nullify the effect of his advice. He often expresses a desire to leave Cuba forever, and return to San Domingo, his native land. Castillo returned this evening from Gomez' camp. He says that Gen Gomez considers the payment of the Cuban army to be absolutely necessary. He declares that the army must not be allowed to starve, after fighting for the liberation of Cuba.
Robert P. Porter, Press McKinley's envoy; has arrived here. had a long conference with Dr Castillo tonight, and the latter will return to Gen Gomez' camp tomorrow. Mr Porter will leave tomorrow for the camp of Gen Gomez. It is asserted among the Cubans that Mr Porter has brought the sum of 500,000 with him to make an advance to the army.
MAr This rumor is, however, denied Porter, W110 denies that he has brought any money for the payment of the troops. Mr Porter is confident of the patriotism and good nature of the Cubans, who, he says, are a quiet people, and will be easy to rule if a better government than that of Spain is established They have had enough of fighting, and wish now for peace and the reconstruction of their country. It is just that the army should be paid, in order that the troops may have some resources for resuming their accustomed work in the country. Mr Porter anticipates no trouble from Gen Gomez and his men. GOMEZ WANTED ABOUT $57,000,000 Absurd Demands of Rate of Pay for the Cuban Army Which Would Satisfy the Commanding General.
NEW YORK, Jan 31-A Washington special to the Tribune says: Maximo Gomez, the Cuban commanding general, has demanded nearly $60,000,000 from the United States, and refuses to disband his until the money is uaid. He has repudiated the arrangement made by Calixto Garcia, who came to Washington with authority from Gomez to provide for the return of the Cubans to their peaceful pursuits, and whose work was barely accomplished before his sudden death, on Dec 11. It was then agreed that the United States, in order to secure the prompt resumption of labor on the plantations of the island, with a view to promoting the speedy revival of prosperity and settled conditions, should distribute about $3,000,000 among the 30,000 said to be still under arms, in the ratio of $100 to a man, the officers in proportion to their rank to receive a greater amount, the ordinary enlisted men to be discharged with sums less than 3100, depending on the length of service and other considerations. For over a month the pay corps of the army has been making ready to carry out this arrangement, the national defense fund being available for the purpose. Accurate lists of the Cuban soldiers entitled to compensation had to be prepared and other formalities gone through.
It was intended that the Cubans at the proper time should apply at established American garrisons in the various provinces, where, 011 throwing down their arms and presenting the proper credentials, they were to receive their quota of the allotment from the pay officers at the stations. In the meantime Gen Brooke and his chief subordinates have been endeavoring to give employment, mostly of permanent character, to large numbers of Cubans, in order to reduce the number requiring a bounty, and at the same time to give the Inhabitants opportunity to begin governing themselves. Gomez has come out against this scheme, which was operating satisfactorily to most Cubans, and has struck for greater stakes. It is officially known here that he is endeavoring to dissuade Cubans from accepting office under the American occupation and is urging all the natives of every grade to stay with him in the field until the United States is compelled to accede to his "terms of disbandment." Gomez alleges that his army consists of 40,000 men, and he insists that most of them shall be paid for three years' service at the rates which prevail in the United States army. He fixes the date of the Cuban declaration of independence.
Feb 24. 1895, as the beginning of the period for which himself and his forces are to be remunerated, and for himself, with the rank of lieutenant general, he will be satisfied with $11,000 annually, the American rate for that grade. Gomez also has about 20 major generals, for each of whom he wants $7600 annually, and his "army" is equipped with nearly 200 brigadier generals, each rated according to the United States army pay table at $5500 annually. This aggregates the nice little sum of 000 for generals alone; then there are colonels, lieutenant colonels and majors, whose numbers run into the thousands. The privates do not amount to much, for they are comparatively few, but each of them will require $648, and army paymasters who figured out total have reported that over $57,000,000 will be required to gratify all the demands Gomez has made, which is an average of $1425 a man.
It is to meet these demands and show Gomez their absurdity that Gonzalez Quesada, who for the last three years has been the representative of the Cubans in Washington, started for Cuba last week, after reaching a thorough understanding with the war department authorities. Robert P. Porter went along with Mr Quesada, as the official representative of the United States in the matter. Passing Through of 3d infantry, York. Makes Third Satinet Mill to Close.
CHICAGO, Jan 31-Traveling in five sections over five different roads the 3d regiment 8 infantry, Col John H. Page commanding, passed through Chicago today on its arrival from fort Snelling, Minn, to the far away Philippines. The regiment is bound for New WORCESTER, Jan 31-The -set brick mill of the 0. G. Wood manufaeturing company at Quinapaxet has shut i down, making the third satinet mill to close.
The finishing department for all the Wood mills is still in operation. LEDGER MONTHLY For February AN AMERICAN BEAUTY The above picture is reproduced in five colors on the cover of the FEBRUARY LEDGER MONTHLY. Size 10 by 13 inches. The FEBRUARY issue of the Ledger Monthly is the "American Beauty" number. It contains reproductions of the portraits of the most beautiful women recently exhibited at the Portrait Show at the Academy of Design in New York.
The portrait on the cover of the February issue, a suggestion of which is given above, is by that celebrated fashionable portrait painter, Carle J. Blenner, and it is reproduced in five colors, making a picture worthy of framing. To all lovers of the beautiful, prices cover worth many times the of the magazine. 5 Cents a Copy. For Sale by all Newsdealers, The Boston Globe's opinion of the Ledger Monthly.
For the money (5 eta. a copy, 50 eta. a year), no brighter periodical than the Ledger Monthly is printed in English. This wi publication is certainly worthy of clas. sification with the monthlies at many times the price.
One has to one's eyes and look twice to see Cents a The Ledger Monthly is brimful of suggestions for every member, young or old, of the great public's greater family. -Boston Globe. UNAIDED AND HAPPY. day, are still at large. Lord claims that Perry planned the deed.
Lord is held in $300 for the juvenile court. THE BALLAD OF BERRY BROWN. (Maurice Thompson in February St Nicholas.) 0, do you know a country lad by name of Berry Brown. Who rides upon a load of wood along the streets of town? He has a bat turned up in front and crumpled down behind, His curly hair so long and fair is tumbled by the wind, And through his coat his elbows peep, and through his boots his toes; But everywhere and anywhere he whistles as he goes. There's something strangely taking in the eves of Berry BrownThey seem to flash a cheery light along the streets of town; Despite his coarse and tattered vest, his boots and hat forlorn, His trousers patched, threadbare, and sagged, his shirt so old and worn, For every glimpse he gives he takes a measure of surprise, And everybody wonders where the secret of it lies.
And so his way of sitting there, so steadfast, calm, and strong; His air, as if his whistling bore wagon and wood along; Ilis independence and self-trust, the firm-get throat and chin, The working of his muscles when he reins his horses in. Take hold of one and fascinate, as hints and glimpses can, When all the glory of a boy is merging into inan. 0, Berry Brown looks careless, but he holds his secret well; P'ar hidden in the clouds are hights whereon his visions dwell: Within him somewhere swells a vein of aucient hero-vim, And who shall hold him back one step. or set the pace for him? Wait, you shall see if poverty can chain 80 strong a soul, Or if to sell his wood can be the rounding of his goal! The old folk shake their heads and say: "Look out for Berry Brown When he shall measure, forces with the best boys in the town! The wind has beat in Berry's face, the sun has burned his skin, And winter's cruel hand has pinched where Berry Brown has been: But hearts like his are brave enough to meet the strokes that form And fortify the giant souls that take the world by storm!" WHAT PEOPLE TALK ABOUT. Name a Battleship After Our Peach State.
To the Editor of the People's Column-The letter published in your coluinn upon the subject of naming battleships was very interesting and brought forth several points that are certainly worth serious consideration. The committee or board which looks after the naming of the battleships have certainly given the older states the SO tO speak, and I'm sure we all should wish to have the matter properly adjusted. 12 the present session of congress passes the naval construction bill which has been submitted, three new battleships will be constructed, and this will create an opportunity to even matters on names with the older states. The first three states to sign the constitution of the United States were Delaware, Dec 7, 1787: Pennsylvania, Dee 12, 1787, and New Jersey, Dec 18, 1787. In all justice the next three battleships built for the United States should bear the names of these, our three oldest states.
I say oldest states, not oldest communities. Oldest states, because the first to accept all obligations that bring states in the United States meant. Oldest states, because though not the first settled nor the first in revolt, were the first to sign the independence declaration upon which first states, and then a glorious nation, was pedestaled. Whatever objection there may be to giving these three names to the next three pew battleships, surely there cannot be any valid objection to naming the first one of the ships the Delaware, the community which has been the longest time a full-fledged state of the United States of America. Delaware is a peach state, and that's no Joke, either, and she should have a battleship named in her honor.
Bloom. No. To the Editor of the People's Column--Was Jan 1, 1899, a legal boliday in Massachusetts? C. M. D.
About 600 Acres. To the Editor of the People's is the area of Franklin park? M. N. Capt B. H.
McCalla is Captain of the Norfolk Navy Yard, Va. To the Editor the People's Column-Please tell me the address or whereabouts of Capt McCalla, formerly of Marblehead. Beader. She gained in weight week by week, 119- til now, not quite a year since she began 'taking the herb medicine, she weighs nearly 50 pounds more than she has ever weighed in her life. She stands alone without pain and she is beginning to walk without assistance for the first time in 20 years.
She looks 15 years younger than she did the day of the inauguration. She has taken up her music, which she had been obliged to neglect entirely, for years. She drives twice a is up and dressed for breakfast with the president at 9 o'clock. She has had a new conservatory built at the white house, and she helps care for the flowers herself. She is entertaining five young ladies at the white house.
She has a nunber of exquisite gowns, and she is beginning to take real pleasure in entertaining her friends. Mrs McKinley is geting well. And Mrs Cushman K. Davis, wife of Senator Davis, is curing her. Mrs Davis will not talk a about the medicine she has given to Mrs MeKinley.
Mrs McKinley doesn't talk about the medicine, either. When she is congratulated on her wonderfully improved health she smiles the sweet, ingenuous smile that makes her look like a happy child and holds up her hand to the light. The rings that slipped up and down on the slender fingers a few months ago fit perfectly now, and the little white hand is filling out marvelously. All Washington is amazed and delighted at the marked change in Mrs McKinley, and Mrs Davis is overwhelmed with congratulations and besieged York Journal. Mrs Charles S.
Sargent, Miss A. A. Bigelow, Mrs J. Arthur Beebe, Mrs Henry B. Chapin and Mrs Richard H.
Dana. The annual meeting of St Paul's Universalist church was held last evening at the church vestry. A large number was in attendance. The reports show the society to be in a most flourishing condition, the society being free of debt, with a balance in the treasury. Addresses were made by several.
Supper was served. The following officers were elected: E. W. Clark pres, J. P.
Clifton sec, Charles F. Adams treas, Frank Stephenson col. E. W. Clark supt Sunday school, A.
B. Root vice supt, Miss A. Andrews treas, George Proctor sec. Division 15, A. O.
gave a smoke talk at Jamaica hall. Jamaica Plain, last Gladstone evening. An address on "Lincoln, and Pope Leo XIII" was given by Hon Michael J. Murray. Rev Fr C.
F. Donahoe spoke on "The Good of the Order." Solos were rendered by Herbert T. Smith and Frank M. Buck-, ley. CAMBRIDCE.
Tonight, in the Dowse course of leetures, Dr J. C. Bowker wiil lecture on "Imperial India." This lecture has been substituted for the one to have been delivered by Rev Peter McQueen, who has gone to Manila. Today the Tuesday class met with Mrs Abbie B. Eastman, Roseland st.
Prof Ward lectured on "Keats and Henry Gibson passed away at his home, 89. Norfolk st, Sunday. He was born in Baltimore, Md, 73 years ago, but had been a resident of Cambridge several years. The burial will be in Cambridge A verdict for defendant was ordered by Judge Bell, in the superior court, yesterday. in the case of A.
F. Pearl against the West End street railroad company. The action was one of tort for personal injuries, caused by alleged careless and unskilful medical examination of plaintiff by defendant's physician or surgeon. The funeral of John C. O'Hara, for many years a compositor in the employ of the Herald, took place this morning from St Peter's Catholic church 09 Concord av.
High mass of requiem was sung. Rev Fr John Flatley, pastor of the church, being the celebrant. The church choir was assisted by Miss A. T. Murray of Springfield, who sang at the close of the service.
Fr Flatley delivered a eulogy of deceased, who had been active in church and Sunday school work for many years. Among the floral tributes was a large standing cross from Herald chapel. The pallbearers were Messrs John F. Sheridan and George Mitchell of the Herald chapel; Nicholas F. Burke, L.
representing the Sunday school, and F. Power, a friend of the family, The burial was in Holy Cross cemetery. EAST BOSTON. Miss Emily Jordan, a young debutante, entertained a large number of her friends yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents on Meridian st with a by pink 100 tea persons. party.
The party was attended sented The house, which preblush a pretty scene, was decorated with chrysanthemums pink and a profusion of pink and roses. The tea was served very uniquely and was poured by the Misses Beatrix, Anna and Charlotte Harding of Malden. The costumes worn by the young ladies were pretty and very attractive. The table with represented a large chrysantheof mum, flowers of here and there a large bunch the east. The refreshments were served in dishes representing flowers.
A short entertainment was given consisting of piano solos by Mrs Katherine Lovering. Miss Isabelle Harding. Miss Grace Wilson and Prof Geo. Harris; remarks by Mrs Frankie Jordan town; and George H. O' Brien of CharlesCharlotte readings by Miss Dollie Brooks, Harding of Malden and Mrs Katherine Lovering, solos by Miss Lillian Harding of Malden and a host of others.
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For a year's subscription send 50 cents only to ROBERT BONNER'S SONS, Publishers, No. 154 Ledger Building, New York. CONCORD LANDMARK DESTROYED. Farmhouse Occupied by Asa F. Calef Burned -Shock May Prove Fatal to Aged Man.
CONCORD, Mass, Jan 31- The farmhouse on Cambridge turnpike occupied by Asa F. Calef was wiped out by fire shortly before noon today. Last evening fire was detected near the chimney in the rear portion of the house, but with the aid of farm hands it was extinguished. This forenoon smoke was discovered, and shortly after 11 o'clock the house was mass of flames. Mr Calef, who sustained injury in an aceident last fall, was confined to his bed.
He was removed to a neighboring house in a weak and hysterical condition. It is feared the shock will be fatal to him as he is 80 years old and in poor health. The scene of the fire is a mile from the center of the town. Before fire companies could respond the house was doomed. The barn and other buildings were saved.
Little personal property was saved. The house was insured. The loss is estimated $3000. This is Concord's first fire since that of Wheeler's barn last summer, caused by lightning. The cause of this fire is thought to be a defective flue or overheated chimney.
The dwelling house was an old landmark. DORCHESTER DISTRICT. Odd Fellows hall, River st, was the scene of a large and brilliant assemblage last evening, the occasion being the first in a series of whist parties given under the direction of Messr9 Gigger and Forbes. The affair proved a most delightful one in every particular, whist being played at 50 tables until 11 o'clock. The award of prizes resulted a follows: Mrs N.
E. Taylor, Mrs H. M. Brass, Miss L. M.
Crowell and Mrs F. A. Gibson for the ladies, and Messrs Stephen CarIner, F. A. Gib on, W.
A. Campbell and William Hamilton for the gentlemen. Dancing was participated in during the latter portion of the evening. The memberg of the Harrison sq improvement association have for some weeks past been busily engaged in completing arrangements for their first grand ball, which is to be held at Bloomfield hall on Thursday evening of this week. The affair give promise of being one of the most successful affairs ever undertaken by this wellknown organization.
The 10th weekly gathering of the Aut Wiedersehn whist club took place at the home of Miss Elizabeth Dana, Edwin st, Ashmont. Miss Erhard of Milton won ladies' first prize, unique cabinet clock: Miss Dana, ladies' second, easel-placque, historical photogravure. Mr Allen, the club's popular president, captured gent's first prize, book entitled "Our Late War with Spain." Winner of second, Mr. Hill of Cambridge, recelved a smoking set, Collation was served, and music and dancing filled the remaining hours. PLEASANT ON TAKE SUGAR If any one has a cold, cough, croup, cramps, La Grippe or internal pain, there is only one thing needed to effect a prompt cure, and that Is JOHNSONS, LINIMENT ANODYNE Drop a little on a teaspoonful of sugar, swallow the sugar and the trouble will soon be gone.
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Co. of Vt. Mutnal). ORGANIZED 1850 J. T.
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