Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 28, Number 27, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 January 1898 — Page 3

iTHE ISLAND OF HAITI

A TROPICAL TEMPEST IN A COFFEEPOT.

When the People Are United Only In Their Hatred of Foreigners—The White Men Tolerated Only by the Black—Claaa

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g, [Special Correspondence.] POET AU PRINCE, Haiti, Dec. 20. We have bad a veritable tempest, not in a teapot, but a coffeepot Society, Btich as it is, has been stirred to its dregs, and we shall be fortunate if the swirl of the waters does not extend to the confines of the island and draw down from their fastnesses those seini savage blacks who dwell in the mountains, subject to no law and to no re straint. You have learned the details of the recent arrest, of course—a German subject imprisoned, finally released and large indemnity paid at the muzzles of German grins.

That incident we may regard as closed, but not so the attendant consequences. We were going on very well under President Sam. There had been no recent revolutions, contrary to pre-

PRESIDENT SAM.

diotions when he was elected to succeed President Hippolyte, and some of us were beguiled into believing a new era had dawned—an era of peace and good will. But now all in a twinkling everything is changed. There are indubitable signs of ferment and disturbance. The political weather forpcasters see the tokens of a tropical hurricane and are hunting for cover.

To understand the condition of affairs you must know that this republic ol Haiti is the most unstable of any in the world. It is founded not upon a mutual agreement of the people, a government of and by the people and for them, but by the skillful management of class interests. The population is most decidedly mixed as to color, the smaller and governing class in constant danger of being swamped out by the preponderating blacks. If a mulatto president is chosen, then there is a hue and cry from the blacks that the white blood will dominate.

If a black man, liko Hippolyte, is elected to reign, there is contentment among the negroes, but sullen discontent atnong the yellow fellows. They are placated only by being given the fat offices of the customs. And they are fat, though few, for all the revenue is derived from customs, and nothing at all ri gathered in the interior. Having no high ideals, influenced only by appeals to prejudice and passion, the islanders are at any moment likely to rise and massacre, pillage and burn. By an unalterable organic law of Haiti no foreigner can obtain and hold directly any realty. In a word, ho has no civil or political rights which a black man is bound to respect. Reversing the custom which prevails in the United States, the black man here is accustomed to speak contemptuously of "the white man which am in our midst only his speech is French, a bastard French, inherited from the Europeans who once owned and controlled the island and whom his ancestors once served. .Remembering the evils that resulted from the white man's domination and the trouble his ancestors had in exter«minating him, the rivers of blood they shed and the murders they committed, the Haitian of the present day desires no more of the white man. He is merely tolerated—that is all—tolerated as you of the north tolerate the black man, only with the difference that he has no rights whatever.

Noxfc to the hatred of foreigners is the hatred of the Haitians for each other— the class hatred. The blueblooded blacks affect to despise the mongrel mulattoes, and the latter return their contempt with compound interest. The coming leader, I believe, will be one of the black race. He will be a military man, and he will lead the blacks to assured victory. Such a man lives in the north, at Capo Haitian, the home of the black element, and his name is Nord Alexis. He was an intimate friend of the late President Hippolyte, whom he resembles not only in being a full blooded negro, but in many characteristics. Htf has kept a repressive hand upon his sable followers for many years, but, it is believed, for just such an opportunity as now offers. It is just as well that the United States should have at least two warships here, I think, for if Nord Alexis leads his black battalions down to the south there is going to be trouble for all.

I have been a resident here for several years, and I have seen more than one occasion when an armed vessel like the Marblehend has proved a deterrent to massacre. It has been repeatedly proved, and I trust your government will not omit to station a ship at the Cape and another at the capital. Two are necessary, for these ports are several hundred miles apart, and one will not afford sufficient protection to both places. Still tJBe moral 'effect of but one is already manifest in the increased respect shown us by a people who cannot understand any argument but that of force, potential or actual

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BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY/

He Can Do Almoet Anything Except Talk Politics. [Special Correspondence.]

NEW YOBK, Dec. 27.—There are many so called educated horses, bnt they are mere performers of tricks. Bnt Beautiful Jim Key is not a trick horse. He is educated in every sense of the word. It required seven years of constant, daily, patient tuition to complete Jim's edn cation, bnt though his accomplishments are many bis owner, Mr. A. B. Sogers of Montrose Park, South Orange, N. J., has still higher aims, and has for Jim's groom a college bred graduate who speaks several languages, and every day several hours are devoted to the higher education of the horse. The horse unquestionably thinks, exercises reason and is rather vain of his accomplishments. He is as pleased with the applause of the audience as is any human actor on the stage, and is quite as BUS ceptible to flattery as to the promise of sugar and sweetmeats and rosy red apples.

He bows to the audience with all the serenenees and with all the grace of debutante. His exhibition or play is given without any halter, and the horse is free from the usual surcingle seen on all circus hcrses. One cannot help but admire his graceful form, his mild, in telligent eyes that show no fear and his strong affection for his trainer. Dr. Key opens the exhibition by informing the audience that Beautiful Jim Key is acknowledged by all to be the most intelligent hcrse in the world, and turning toward the horse says, "Jim, isn't that so?" "Yes," quickly nods the horse. "Well, Jim, Mr. Rogers wants you to prove to his friends who are here that you are telling the truth. Now, want you to go to your rack and get the letter A and bring it to me."

At the back of the stage is a rack the size of an ordinary folding screen in which are inserted pieces of cardboard with the letters of the alphabet, figures and playing cards and about a dozen names—McKinley, Croker, Strong, Depew, Piatt and others. At the request of the doctor, the horse quickly steps to the rack and brings back the letter A

Now you see the way Jim gets the letters. I want the audience hereafter to do the asking. Speak distinctly so that the horse will hear you, and I will then not have to repeat," says the doctor. After a moment, each one courteously waiting for the other to ask the first question, some one says, "Jim, bring me letter another asks for X, and as the wonderment of his remarkable accuracy dawns on those present they ply him with request after request.

When the alphabet is nearly exhausted, Dr. Key says: "Now kindly ask him to get you any number or playing card you desire." "Jack of diamonds," is the first request.

On the top row are placed about 20 oards, each closely side by side, and

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without a moment's hesitation the horse brings the correct card. Some one asks for the eight of clubs, and the horse turns to his rack, looks all over it and then turns around aud shakes his head to the delight of all present. It isn't there. "Jim, get the six of hearts." And after, bringing it the doctor asks the horse if they are red spots. He nods "Yes." Slyly teuring one of the spots off, he says, "Jim, you got the six of hearts, didn't you?" to which he nods again "Yes,"

Then holding up the card the doctor says, Are there six spots on that card?'' The horse, with an expression of "What are you giving us?" shakes his head. "Well, count with your left foot how many spots there are." And he counts five. "So you made a mistake, sir." But the horse shakes his head "No," and looking on the floor picks up the small piece torn off.

Jim Key is a Democrat, constant and unswerving. Even President McKinley could not induce him to change his politics when the president had a chat with him on the grounds of the Nashville exposition. The horse recognized the president, told him his name and politics, but persisted in remaining a Democrat. "Why, Jim," said the' president, "you know I'm a Republican, yet you tell me that you're a Democrat."

When the horse nodded an emphatic affirmative, Mr. McKinley continued, "Well, there's one living being in the country at least who won't change his politics for an offica

Jim's cash register is one of the simplest that is made, having only five keys—one of them for pennies, one for dimes, one for dollars and one for tens of dollars, so that to ring up $2.37 the penny one must be pressed seven times the dime one three times and the dollar twice, and then pushing down the center one the drawer opens and the figures 3.S? show up. Jim has little pieces of leather attached to the keys, but they hang so close together it is a wonder he can tell which is which.,

When his master says, "Go to the cash drawer and ring up a $3.46 cent sale and bring me back the change for a $5 bill," Jim rings up the amount correctly and brings back piece by piece, first four pennies, a 50 cent piece and a paper dollar. At the request of spectators he brings out a nickel, dime, $3 bill and a $5 bill.

Jim also writes on the blackboard In a fairly good band and responds to a F&A$K CONNOLLY. "Wt

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HauSfbme Ball Dren-Kew Opera Ureases Outdoor Garment*—The Cossack Blouse—Wrap# and.Mantles—Odd Fancies For Trimming—A Unique Apron. [Special Correspondence.] NEW YORK, Dec. 27.—The high and becoming storm collar in all its different shapes will have to give way to the garment cut to leave the neck bare if the chignon really does come to stay. As yet only a very few of the most pro nounced of our anglomaniaos have

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adopted it It is not worn in France, nor yet in Purlin, which is a center almost as important in the way of fashion as Paris and quite as muoh so as London. The hair is worn muoh as it has been for the last couple of years, each lady adopting the style best suited to her face while still following the general plan.. The chignon requires' that the hair be drawn back from the face and rolled over puffs at eaoh side. These are then carried to the back of the head and lost under the beaver tail wad of hair whioh hangs down the back of the necli nearly to the nape. How ugly and awkward the hair looks done this way I cannot depict with a pen, not being an artist, but I advise ladies to wait awhile before adopting it until they see whether the style "takes, There are so many prettier ways of doing the hair that it would be foolish to adopt one so exceedingly ugly, at least as long as one can help it. Some ladies are parting their hair on one side and some direotly in the middle. ifKll

Opera gowns are now among the ne oessities of life, though fortunately those made for that avowed purpose are available for many other functions. One new and very adaptable dress of this kind was of pale pink and white taffeta, with a flounce at the bottom of the skirt of white silk mull, edged with narrow laoe and insertion. The waist was close and pointed and nearly hidden by a white silk mull Marie Antoinette fichu, with very long ends tied in the back. Another even more tasteful costume was a "two piece" one. The skirt was ivory armure made entirely plain. The bI6use was of sapphire blue taffeta, trimmed with rows of white

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yoke made of shiited puffings of white crepe lisse. A rich white ribbon formed the stock, and there was a large diamond buckle in front. The long sleeves were mousquetaire in shape, with upright ruffles at the top.

In outdoor garments the graceful newmarket aud ulster are taking a first place. Triihmed with fur they are elegant as well as rich and comfortable. The cossack blouse ooat gains in favor, though nothing can ever make it really handsome or dressy. Coats for little girls of cloth, reps or cashmere sublime have fur trimming and deep cape collars, with the high medici effect, whicjj is a novelty for children. Handsome wraps and mantles are made of velvet, cloth, plush, velours du nord and of silk and wool matelasse. This last is exceptionally rich and fine and makes Superb garments. In lighter quality it is used for street costumes as well as for ceremonious calls.

Among odd fancies I saw a felt hat trimmed with a roll of fur, topped by a bunch of blue violets. Another was an apron for kinness, church fairs or afterr1

THEATER, OPERA OB DIKNER GOWKS. noon tea, This was of black silk, plain and gathered to a belt Down each side was a row of fine gold embroidery, an inch and a half wide. There was a Marie Antoinette fichu of the silk edged with quilted black lace. This fastened to the apron at the sides and tied in the back. A white organdie square apron was worked in cross stitch embroidery in red and blue with gilt diamonds in the crater of the blue line. The b£it was of blue and gold threads on white.

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sftV latalahsi la Hi In rainy weather when there is plenty of mud, unless care is taken to clean it off and wipe the feet dry the horses are liable to be attacked with scratches or grease heel. If the legs get muddy and the aniipal gets heated and then is put into, a cold stable without cleaning off to get cold and shiver,, conditions are supplied that are favorable for the development of this disease. Allowing the horses to get fat and to stand in the stables with no exercise and upon a pile of heating is also favorable to this'disease. Prevention is much easier than cure. A proper regard for comfort and cleanliness will readily prevent this disease.

When the horses come in at night, if the legs are wet or muddy they should be carefully washed off in tepid water and then wiped dry with a cloth. If the scratches appear, as soon as the fact is ascertained wash the feet with tepid water and castilo soap and then wipe dry. If there is inflammation, make a hot poultice and sprinkle finely powdered charcoal over it, applying one in the morning and renewing it at night until the inflammation subsides. Then apply a lotion made of one ounce of sugar of lead dissolved in a pint of water. When it begins to heal, use veterinary vaseline. Continue the treatment until thoroughly cured. Keep the horse quiet and supply sufficient betiding to keep the feet clean. If taken in hand at the first stages, washing clean with warm water and castile soap, wiping dry and applying veterinary vaseline will effect a cure in three or four days. In severe cases in addition to the treatment given it may be necessary to give a good cathartic.—St Louis Republic.

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Every woman ought to pay a reasonable degree of attention to her person, and especially to having her hair neatly and becomingly dressed.

Two days after a great fire had dev asted a north country village a worthy philanthropist of the place was serving out clay pipes and tobacco as relief for the poor homeless men when a young woman presented herself before him. The line, of course, had been made up of men, and the donor asked the girl, who was extremely pretty and refined in appearance, what she wanted with pipe. She blushed and repeated her request. "Why, you do not smoke.!'.' .said the worthy philanthropist. "No, but please give me a pipe." "If ^on will tell me what you are go ing to do with it, I'll give you one."

The girl hesitated, and then, raising hand to the fringe of her hair that ing limp over her forehead, she said: 'I want to curl my fringe." She got the stem of the broken pipe and went away laughing. She had been rescued from a burning house only 24 hours before and was then almost on the verge of starvation, and when she sought the pipe to curl her hair she was unquestionably badly in need of clothing.—Strand Magazine.

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