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Daily Honolulu press., 1885-10-26


Two hundred hands are busy work
ing upon the immense new granite build
ing devoted to the State, War and Navy
Departments, and the hammer of the
mason and the whistle of the steam en-
gine as they put the big granite blocks
in their places can be plainly heard in
the Cabinetroom of the President
acrsss the way. This mammoth build
ing is at last approaching completion,
and within two years at furthest it will
be finished structure. 1t has already
cost about $4,000, 900, and when it is
done its aggregate will foot up at least
$Io,25o,ooo. 1t is the largest building
in Washington, and is said to be the
largest granite building in the world
1t covers about four acres and half of
ground, or an acre more than the Cap.
itol; it is so built that it will almost out
last the ages. Its composition is of
immense blocks of iron-gray granite,
weighing all the way from quarter Of
ton to twenty tons each. In the north
wing Of the building alone there are
10000 Of these big granite blocks, and
in the whole structure the number of
blocks of this immense size will aggre-
gate about 10000. The public square
of Cleveland contains about ten acres
Of space. The flooring space of this
building in its various stories will be
more than twice as large as that park,
and the pipes and flues, if stretched out
in one straight line would reach nearly
forty miles, or as far as from Washing
ton to Baltimore. Among all the mil
lionaires Of Cleveland there is not one,
| should say, who has as many dollars
as there are bricks in this building, and
if one could receive the cost of the
smallest item of its construction he
would be worth fortune.
The building contains four wings,
north, south, east and west. The stairs
of the north wing alone cost $33,
and the plastering even more than this
Its floors cost $4,000, and the granite
work footed up over million. In this
wing there are SOL, 900 worth Of bricks,
more than 100000 worth OF roof, and
the plumbing and the gas.ftting when
figured up for this wing devoted to the
War Department, equals about as many
dollars as there are soldiers in the whole
United States army.
This building is perfectly fire proof
1t is made entirely of iron and stone
with the exception Of skin of boards
which is laid over the stone floors OF
the offices for comfort, and of the doors
themselves. The doors are of polished
mahogany, but their castings are Of iron,
and there are 545 tons of iron in the
castings of the window-frames and door
castings of the east wing alone. The
building has hundreds Of windows, and
it is perfectly lighted and ventilated
It's chandeliers will be numbered by the
thousand, and its mantels and freplace'
by hundreds. 1t is SO arranged tha
electric wires can be run through ever,
part Of it so as to connect one offic,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
PERSONAL.

G. M. ScoTr goes to Logan to-day.
DENNIS Ryan goes to st. Paul via D.
g. R. G. to-day.
F: J. CANNON was down from Ogden
on Thursday.
w. c. HALL has returned from his
business trip to Idaho.
P. CUsIcK, of ]. McChrystal & Co.,
Eureka, Tintic, came to this city yester-
day.
Mr.. AND Mrs. a. NJ. PAUL arrived in
the city on Thursday from the south.
The gentleman comes from the Mount
ain Chief mine.
LAWRENCE AIARsroN and his entire
company of twelve persons conn ri sing
the Wife's Honor Company, are guests
at the Metropolitan.
B. B. YOUNG and wife arrived last
evening by the regular Utah Central.
Both are in excellent condition after
their trip over the plains and through
the mountains, and heartily pleased to
be among their relatives and associates.
The lady and gentlemen will find many
friends here who extend to them a
genuine welcome to the Queen City of
the West.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
New
NEW YORK, January 90.
New York stock Market.

vsw YORK. January 29.-Wall Street.
Pet easier since II. Most of the adj
llalai in general list was lost. North
'1-iI pacific weak. Market dull.
e Stocks : x to e lower for some and
-ncIanged for others. In early deal
nos the whole active list was strong,
a5gances of a to IN being made.
a. stocks strong and in brisk demand
nc afternoon, on reports that the coal
On, --olnnanies had decided to advance the
r rice Of coal. Coal shares led an up
PEard movement. The market closed
WV NV YORK, January 29-Goyern-
,oents generally firm. Railways firm.
stocks we're more active than on any
nrevious day for weeks. The market
had a few slight reactions and there was
= temporary decline of IL in Northern
Pacific. but the general course of prices
WAS UPWARDS and an advance oil II to
3sZ was established. The anthracite
coal stocks were the most prominent
features, and scored the greatest i'm
movement. The recommendation OF a
5.per-cent. sixty-year funding scheme
for the Pacific roads by the Senate
Judiciary committee, the restoration of
east-bound freight rates at Chicago, st.
Touis and other western points, and
a reduction in the Bank of England rate
of discount, all tended TO stimulate the
inward movement, which was also as
sisted by free purchases to cover short
contracts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
HabituaI Constination.

Is prolific source of misery and
many ills, giving rise to Headache,
Dizziness, Feyers, Nervousness, Rest
lessness, Biliousness, Indigestion,
Poisoning of the Blood. etc. The bitter,
nauseous Liver medicines, pills, salts
and draughts formerly used to relieve
the sufferer, only agravate the disease
and sicken the stomach. All who are
afflicted in that way, know the impor-
lance of remedy pleasant to the
palate, harmless in It's nature, and
truly beneficial in its action. The trial
bottles of Syrup of Figs given away free
OF charge by q. c. NJ. l. Drug sStore
Wholesale agents. .
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
Neu work MINING Market.

NEW York, January 2S.-The mining
market was fairly active and prices were
firmly maintained, Bodie sold at 2.15,
Belle Isle at 10, Bulwer at y q Is, AL
bion at Z, Consolidated California &
Virginia at 13, Eureka at 800, New Cen
trail coal at 500, Plymouth at 151S seller
3, and 1873 sellers, Silver King at ass
and Standard at 80 q 81 O. 50. The sales
in the afternoon were: Bulwer at IA,
Belle Isle at 10, California g. Virginia at
13, Horn Silver at 8, Plymouth at 1873,
Navajo at 1 s. regular and 1.5j seller 10,
and Hale & NorcrosS at 3.15.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30

PEMBROKE. OF 70 Main Street, is giving
away $3.50 worth of Fashionable Paper
Patterns to the Lady Patrons of his
store. All the leading Magazines and
Journals.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
COMMERCIAL.
EASTERN MARKETS.

.u.,. stocks, Grain and Cattle
MONEY Reports.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
Chicago Grain Trade.
CHICAGO, january 20.

CHICAGO, JdhUaTy y.
Wheat-Opened weak and lower, but
steadily grew stronger and closed firm
and high; Tx cash January-February
TS3k a 7SI[ March: S411S May.
Corn Lower; 3634 cash January;
35A February; 81 March; 1875 May.
0ats-Shade easier; 275s cash Janu-
ary-February; 27M March; 3OX a
Il May.
Whisky-l15
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
Chicago Cattle Market.
CHICAGO, January %

NhICAIOi JdiIUdIA .
Cattle-Receipts, $500; active, steady;
good to choice shipping. so q $50;
common to fair, 4.2U a 4.90; stockers,
3 50 a 4.1O; feeders, 40 @ AGO; Texas
cattle, 400 q 500.
Hogs = Receipts, 24,OOO; slow, 10
lower; rough packing, 4.35 a 4.55;
light, 40 a 40; packing and shipping.
4.55 a 4.95.
Sheep-Receipts, $500; slow, 10 q Is
lower common to medium, $50 q $40;
good to choice, $50 a: 4.50.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
Bullion.

vogK. January 29.-Bar silver,
-p-IL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
AFTERNOON.

wheat-Weak; Il January-February;
S3H May
ruary; 40N May.
Weaker; 27a5 January-Febru=
airy; 305s May.
Rye-Dull, 6 z q 81.
Barley-Dull, nominal, IS a 66.
Pork-Lower; 1915 January.
Lard-Steady; 6.S2l2 january.
Bulk Meats = Fair demand, easier;
shoulders, 4.90 a 500; short ribs G.15
a COS; short clear, 6.65 a GO.
WhiskY-Steady; LIS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
Petroleum.
work. Money Market.

-, YORK, January 2S.-Petroleum
e-eadv, 69.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-01-30
Western STOCKS.
SAN FRANCISCO, january ..
Liverpool Grain.

LIVERPOOL, January %.
M,ather in England mild.
q, v Leat-Dull; No. l California, IS ID
"a 5 ID; No. . California, is Sd to IS ID;
, 70 western spring, Is Id a IS Sd; Win
VT red western, Is I'd to Is sd.
orr. D"rn - Quiet, steady; new western
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
PERSONAL.

LORD TENNYsOE receives on an average
$500 a year on royalties.
Ex-sEcRETARY and Mrs. Lincoln still re-
main IN Washington.
DIR. CULLIs, of Boston. is holding ''holi-
ness conv0cation" in Philadelphia.
Mrs. FRELINGHUYsEN, wife Of the ex-sec-
rotary OF state, is lying i'll at the Freinghuy-
sen Newark residence.
EX-Gov. WALLER, of Connecticut, will be
banqueted at New London before sailing for
his new consular post.
NGCTORIEN SARDoU has been given the Cross
of q Commander OF the Order of st. Michael
by the King of Bavaria.
yam PHoN LEE, OF Canton. China. ,eyv
studying at Yale College, lectures on Chinese
Women; Their Social Condition"
SENATOR SHERMAN will start from Ohio
next week on trip to the Pacific coast. with
points.
THE Duke OF Sake Coburg-Gotha will not
attend the marriage OF his niece the Princess
Beatrice. lie considered 1t to be q flagrant
mcsallauce.
MRS. VAN BoKKELLN, wife Of the rector of
Trinity hurch, the leading Episcopal com
since January IN an unconscious state, not
having in that time partaken Of food of any
kind.
JUDGE APPLETON, eN-Chief Justice OF the
Maine supreme Court, Is now 81 years old
strong and vigorous, and as much interested
IN the law as ever. He has fine library.
said TO be the most comprehensive priyafe
book collection IN the state. which he will
probably sometime give TO Bowdoin College.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
Congressman Cox CompIimented.

Congressman Cox CompIimented.
Congressman 5. 5. Cox. of New York,
ought to feel highly compimented by the
action OF leading men in his Congressional
district who adopted resolutions on sat
urday requesting him 10 refuse TO accept
the Turkish mission and remain men,
Der Of the House.
Mr.. Cox is an able and very popular
man. He has had long honorable and
/ successful career in public life 1t is
4 probable that there are few members OF
! Congress who would be so greatly missed
at the national capital as he would He
has aimed to do his duty, and he has been
very faithful TO the trusts contided to MIN.
1t is not to be wondered at. therefore, that
his constituents do not wish to lose his
/ services.
He would represent the country abroad,
doubtless, with great credit, but it would
not be difficult to fill the Turkish mission,
while it would be very difficult to I'LL Mr..
COX's place in the House.
There are able men, of course, in the
district which Mr.. Cox represents, but
they haven't the experience which Mr..
Cox has, and it would take any one chosen
to succeed him years to become as familiar
with legislative matters as he is.
Mr.. Hewitt at Saturdays meeting
pointed out very clearly the reasons
which should influence Mr.. Cox to re-
main in the House. There are grave
questions to be settled within the next
two years, and the ablest and most expe-
n
should be in positions to make themselves
felt and heard. Three of the ablest of
the Democratic leaders were taken from
the Senate and put in the Cabinet. Their
services were needed, of course, in the
Cabinet, but the party will feel their loss
in the Senate.
1t win hardly be wise to also take from
the House some OF its ablest members.
The Republicans doubtless intend to at
tack every party measure that is brought
forward, aud there viii be need for the
services of experienced Democratic legis-
lators.
Mr.. Cox feels doubtless that he has not
been appreciated as he ought to have been,
and that the time has come when he can
retire gracefully and honorably from a
scene Of action where he has SC long been
prominent figure, but where, often, less
capable men have been honored above
him. He should remember, however, that
his party and the country are entitled to.
his services in whatever position he is
best qualified to fill, and that the chances
are that he will be remembered long after
the men who have elbOWpd him aside have
been forgotten.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
At the Towers Of silcneo.



When Lord Randolph Churchill was in
Bombay little time since he visited, among
other places of interest in the surroundipe
ne ighborhOod, the Towers Of Silence. Asa re.
suit Of this visit the following comments are
20 be found Inscribed in the visitors book.
with the noble lords signature az the foot:
AT the request OF the Secretary Of the Par
see Punchayet allow myself 10 express the
op mon thas funeral Obsequies conducted in
accordance with the teachings and precepts
Of LorOaster. as they have been explained to
me, though peculiar to n comparatiyely
limited number Of the inhabitants OF tins
earth, and undoubtedly novel TO the stranger
from the West, are entirely agreeable to Tho
principles OF pure religion. and may he and
are ingeniously and powerfully supported by
physiological science and experience"
the Parsees, who are q very active and rich
class in bombay, Will no doubt feel nattered
that their practice Of exposing their dead ON
the towers, TO be eaten by vultures according
70 the Ioroastrian behest, should be thus
favorably regarded by one 40 well known i'm
the political world Of the little Western island
with which their great empire Is associated.
The practice has certainly much To recon .
mend II in tropical country. II Is CHEAP.
cleanly, and exceedingly expeditions Men.
women ana children are put into separate
divisions on the top OF the towers. but their
bones, those OF the rich and poor alike, mingle
IN the well below, into which they disapuear
IN course Of time. Lord Randolph Churchill.
like many another European visitor. NAV
nave felt the towers n rather gloomy and re-
pugnant sight, but the trouble nf a Journey 10
them r. more than repaid by the magnificent
view TO be had from the terrace In front oi
them OF Bombay aud the Indian Ocean.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
AIarY,s Adien.

a London special in Sundays Herald has
the following relative TO Mary Anderson's
exit from the London stage: Miss Anderson
hair hour ago made her exit from the
London stage. A vein OF sad nervousness ran
throughout her performance, marring her
best effects in "Galatean and "COmedv and
Tragedy" The house was uncomfortable
filed. but was not distinguished one At the
close, being called before the curtain, Miss
Anderson said:
Ladies and gentlemen, although / shall
soon return to my native land, | feel sad at
now saying farewell 10 London. / little
thought, eighteen months ago, when dr7d
appearing here, trembling and fearful, that /
should finally have won such Kindness and
applause as greels my farewell shall never
forget YOU. ] ask You never to forget me.
ICries from the pit, We won't Maryrl I
hope m time 10 again return. May II ICries
over the house, You mustrl n do hope
that the London public will be glad 20 see me.
Voice In the gallery-'Tho public is your
little lamb, Maryr followed by roars OF
laughter aud applauso.l | viii, therefore,
not say farewell. but go0d-by.
Ia response to more calls Manager Abbey
was led on by Miss Anderson. To cries Of
"speechH he pantomimed TO his lips and
heart, and, pulling down his vest, retired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
Railroads superseding Canals.
From Tie Boston TranSeript.

y IVNt III6 bO9IOW ITUlt5cTtUJ.
Some ten years ago Mr.. Edward Crane de-
ned the Massachusetts Legislature and the
railroad men of the State of Massachusetts
with declaration that railroad transporta-
ton would yet be made cheaper than water
transportation and that railway competition
would drive out lake and canal transpOrta-
ton. In the last quarterly report of the
Treasury Review of Statistics" page 4lS) it
IS shown that the tonnage transported on the
New York State canals has fallen from GAP. e.
rs tons in 1868 to 5000 4SS tons in 1884, while
the tonnage on the New York Central and
Hudson River railroad has increased in the
same time from l,S46, 500 tons to 1921 AIS tons
on the Erie road from 100000 to ii OF. OOO.
and on the Pennsylvania from 4 ,722 900 to p =
$4,000. This is exclusive of the tonnage moved
on the leased lines. The tonnage transported
by rall on the four American trunk lines in =
creased from A. 767 1854 tons in 1850 to S549 SIG
tons in 1854.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
A Novel Wager.


LF7VIt tIIDotUIt TctIfUIl.
A novel wager was made in Middletown, n.
!. e, the other day between a young LAWYER of
that place and gentleman engaged in bust
ness in New York. The gentlemen are the
fathers OF boy babies, of which they are very
proud, and the discussion happening to turn
upon youngsters each father was emphatic in
his assertion that his offspring was larger
and in every way more promising that that of
ms friend. The outcome of the talk was an
agreement that each should deposit 500 in
the savings bank, there to remain, with prIn-
clpal and interest untouched, until the babies
have attained the age Of 81 years. On attain
ing their majority the one tipping the scales
at the greatest weight is to be entitled 10 with
draw all the money from the hank
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
Largest Diamond in the world.
From the Pau Man Gasetfa.

AFOHt tib6 I utt 1UCC ttsetfes
The Amsterdam firm of J. Metz is busy with
the erection of a special workshop, in which
the cutting of the largest diamond of the
world is shortly to be commenced. This dia-
mond, which has recently been found in South
Africa, weighs AS carats, and is said to be
greatly superior in color and briliancy to all
the other famous diamonds OF the world, the
largest of which, the Grand MOgul," is in the
possession OF the Shah of Persia, weighing
after being cut, $50 carats; next in size fol-
lows the "Orlo1.' OF 1875 carats, which adorns
the point of the Emperor of Russia's sceptre:
the English "kohnoor," originally weighing
ll6 carats, but in Its present form reduced to
l024 carats. The Regent" one of the
French Crown jewels, weighs 1885,
carats. The time spent in cutting this
last jewel was two years during which time
diamond powder to the value Of ESQ was
used. The "Star Of the South" which has
been cut at Amsterdam, weighs l25 ZIG
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
Grace at the Restaurant rabIo.

FFVVt nc oYFUcNSc ot0N01TH.
a clerk and his country father entered q
restaurant Saturday evening and took seats
at table where sat telegraph operator and
a reporter. The old man bowed his head and
was about to say grace when Il waiter flew
up, singing, Il have beefsteak, Goldfish balls
and bullheads." Father aud son gave their
orders, ana the former again bowed his head.
INC young man turned the color OF a blood
red beet, and touching his arm, exclaimed I'M
low. nervous tone: FEATHER. it isn't Gus
tomary to do that in restaurants!" "It's
customary with me 10 return thanks to God
wherever | am" said the old man. For the
third time he bowed his head, aud his SON
bowed his head, and the telegraph operator
paused IN the act OF carving has beefsteak and
bowed hi5 head. and the journalist put back
his ishball and bowed his head, and there
wasn't q man who heard the short and simple
prayer that didn't feel a profounder respect
for the old farmer than If he had been the
Presldent Of the United statns
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
INDEX 10 new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGs-Anniyersary of savannah Fe-
male Asylum; Georgia Hussars.
SPECIAL NOTICEs-As to New Accoulre-
ments for Savannah Volunteer Guards; An
nuel Examination of Public Schools.
AMUsEMENTs-Ticke to the Interstate
Tilt; Lecture by Rev. Arthur Willard on "sir
Walter Scott"
AUCTION SALEs-Sundries, by G. II. Dor
sett; Contents Of Dwelling House, Kennedy y
Blun.
Salesman: Room.
FOR RENT-A floor of Rooms; Nine Room
House; Several nice Rooms; Cottage House.
FOR SALE-Building Lots.
For RAFFLE-Blue and Gold India Satin
Scarf
LEMONS-W. d. Simkins.
MEDICAL-B. b. B.; Wilbors Cod Liver Oil
and Lime; The Asiatic Talisman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28

Robbery the Rule.
From the London Times.

Robbery Is the rule, honesty the exception,
IN Russia; Robbery goes % in every depart
ment OF the State. In 1882 a Russian paper,
the SOOre1EenR Tz0estta gave a list Of the
great robberies" known to have been com
mitted during the last few years by public
Iunctlonares. According to this account
there were s25 thefts of from 20 900 to 60 900
roubles each; six ranging from 400 900 to 500
O90, and SIX ranging from 1000 900 to 2 900 900
In all 100000 This is exclusive of small
anslrs OF less than 10000 rJubles, which are
past counting. Russia has in its service but
Two honest men, you and me-" said the Empe-
rOr Nicholas to his eldest son, and whatever
progress the country may have made since
MS time has certainly not extended to the
character of its public servants
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
A Little Maids Reasoning.

TFOHt We b0et0N IT0CetleT.
A lady entertaining the little daughter of a
friend for few days was one evening edited
by the following bit of reasoning on the little
maids part. The full moon was clear and
bright, whereupon the child exclaimed: Mrs.
s., look, God has lighted his lantern!" "But
who told youthat was Gods lantern?" was
the surprised inquiry. Nobody; l knew it
myself. Doesn't God give you a light for
your house? And did you think he gave it all
to you and sat in the dark HIMSELF" And the
child gave this explanation in evident con-
tempt for the stupidity of any one who didn {
understand so simple a matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28

w. Calvin Chase is a colored man who
is editor OF a paper in Washington called
the Bee. Until within a day or two he
held a 81 200 clerkship in the War Depart
ment. When IL was announced that MIR.
Cleveland was elected Chase wrote in the
Bee that II would "cost millions Of lives
TO inaugurate Grover Cleveland" On
Saturday he was discharged from the War
Department for incompetency. Cleveland
was inaugurated and Chase was bounced
without the loss Of a single life. Chase
must have a poor opinion Of his abilities
as q prophet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-28
CIeveIand and Hendricks,

TTOT1 Nc INlLNIelD5lN IlWes.
So many stories have been circulated about
the relations between the President and his
second in Office that it might be proper to say
that the official and social Intercourse be-
tween these two exalted individuals Is not
only Of the most cordial nature, but in fact
appears to be ripening into the closest friend
snip. A few DAYS ago the President sent Mr..
hendricks little present, accompanied by a
note, which was but one of the many acts
which show how much truth there is in the
accounts of the uncertain tenure of the friend
ship between these two officials.