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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-04

The Engineers Story of the Brakemal
Several years ago was running
fast express. One night we were run
ming three hours behind time, and L
there's anything in the world hate
it's to finish run behind schedule.
These grade crossings of one-hoss
roads are nuisances to the trunk line,
and we had a habit of failing to stop
merely slack up for 'em. Atone cross
ing / had never seen train at thai
time of night, so I rounded the curve
out Of the cut at a full tilt. lVs
astOnished to see that freight tran
was standing right over the crossing
evidently intending to put few can
on our switch. l gave the dangS
whistle and tried to stop my train Oa
/ had seven heavy sleepers on, and V
just slid down that grade spite 9
everything could do. Quicker Inan
can tell you the brakeman on 'na
freight train uncoupled car just O'n
Of our crossing and signalled
engineer to go ahead. which he'A
sharply, but barely in time to le'
through. In fact, the pilot Oh y
engine took the buffer off the rear :.
Through that little hole we skpp
and lives and property were '''r
Now, that BRAKEMAN was only a0S
mon railroader, yet he saw the s'-
tion at a glance. There WASN'T.
TO run his whole train off the cFOs'
nor even half Of it-barely tlmeWE
up one car length by prompt 4
work. He kept his wits about Dr.
I venture to say, not one lllau
thousand would have done. ana =
my reputation, If not my life
now q division superintendent o.
Of the best roads in this cOun"'
Chicago Herald.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-04
Achievements.

Trust IN thine own untried capacity
A. thou wouldst trust IL God himself Thy
soul
4 but an emnnation from the whole.
Thou dosf not dream what forces lie IN thee.
Vast and unfathomed as the grnEdest sea
Thy silent mind Ger diamond caves may
roll.
Go seek them. Bullet Pilot VIII control
Those passions which thy fayoring winds can
No man shall place limit ON thy strength.
Such triumphs as no mortal ever gained
May yetoe thine if lhou W II but believe
In thy Creator and thyseI. At length
Some feet win tread all heights now unat-
tanned.
Why not thine own. Press on achieve
achieyei
-EHa Wheeler Wucox.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-04
Taken at His Word.

a charming young girl, accom- 4,
byher octogeDarian great granolD -
who il all that the name nipple
q Paris dry goods store. p 3
"How much is this rOoOD, .s
asks Of the polite young cierA'. ~.
bounded agilely over several
wait upon her. . 90
"A kiss Z yardP' replies 'n'
masher, CALAMITY. a..
aGlve me ten yards, then -. u
mall pay yon--she always !. 49,
bills when We go shopping
Tribune
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-04
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.


In the spermaceti whale the teeth
are 6xed to the gum.
The humble bee moults at least zen
times before arriving at the winged
state.
The value Of ton Of pure silver is
37,7O4S4
The value Of Ton OF pure COLA Is
s6O2. 1921.
Turkeys were first introduced into
England In the time Of Sebastian
Cabot.
The largest bank Of England note
in the world is worth $4,000, and
the owner Is Prince Starbeenberg.
In London banks each one Of the
directors serves in turn short time as
practical manager of the institution.
A huge lemon was recently picked
ct Panasoffkee, Fla It measured "a
inches in circumference one wsg, %
inches the other. and weighed 4
pounds Is ounces.
The old north of England phrase.
ITO carry Goals to Newcastle, = finds
It's parallel in the Persian taunt of
Carrying pepper to Hindostan.g and
in the Hebrew. ITO carry oil to the
City Of Olives
Sometimes we notice that children
resemble not their parents, but their
grandparents or remote ancestors.
This tendency to revert to an ances-
trail type Is called atavism. Occasion
ally stripes appear on the legs and
shoulders of horse in limitations of
the aboriginal horse, which was strip
ed like zebra. Sheep have tend
ency to revert to dark colors.
The life Of quadrupeds generally
reaches its extreme limit when the
molar teeth are worn down. Those of
the sheep last about fifteen years, of
the OK twenty, Of the horse forty. and
Of the elephant 100. Many Inferior
species die as soon as they have laid
their eggs. just as herbs perish AZ coon
as they have lowered.
A coral reef is formed by many
corals growing together. 1t is ito the
single coral stock as forest is ito the
tree. All reefs begin as fringing reefs.
and are gradually changed into other
forms by the slow sinking to the bot
tom of the ocean. This sinking must
be slower than the upward growth of
the reef, else it would be drowned out.
Probably the reef does not grow more
than Ave feet in thousand years. and
IS reefs are often more than 1000 feet
thick they must necessarily be very old
Two hundred years ago the sbimble
was invented by Nicholas van Ben
schoten, goldsmith of Amsterdam.
who gave the first one to Madsine van
Rensselaer, on her birthday. Oct 9th,
1854, begging her TO accept this new
covering for the protection of ter dill
gent finger as token of his esteem" At
that time thimbles we're worn exclu-
sively on the thumb. and were; usually
made Of gold, silver or iron. in 1896
John Lofting, also Dutchmaa. intro
duced thimbles into England. where
they were flrstused in large quantities
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-04
BETWEEN TWO STOOLS.

The porch was shaded by the wide
branches of an elm, beneath which, at
a round table sat tall, good-looking
young man, partaking of an eleven
o'clock lunch. He was evidently just
from the field, for he was in his shirt
sleeves, and a sunburnt straw hat lay
on the grass, while he partook, with a
healthy, hearty appetite, of the light
biscuits and fresh milk and butter
placed before him.
And as he ate he looked at the two
young girls on the porch. particularly
the prettier Of the two, whose light
yellow hair the breeze had "Huffed'
most becomingly about her fair face.
She had something Of q coquettish
look and air, while her companion was
quiet, with thoughtful gray eyes and
an almost ditfident expression.
"Motherl" called the young man,
presently, looking toward the open
kitchen window, some more milk, if
you please!'
Mrs. Wheeler came to the door, with
her sleeves rolled ur, and a small
pitcher in her hand.
Both girls rose to take it from her;
but she placed IL, as if instinctively, in
the hands of the light haired girl,
saying:
I "Tom seems thirsty to-day; but
meadow moving in July is warm
work.
"And hungry work, too." Tom re-
marked, laughing. "Thank you,
Lottie; but won't you stay and talk to
me here while I eatl"
mo, indeed; I've too much to do to
be able to waste my time here in chat
ting"
"Why, that's something newt
Don't you always SIT and talk to me at
lunch timer"
'.Not always. by any means. And
because I've done it occasionally is no
reason why should keep on doing it
all my life"
He looked up at her inquiringly.
whats the matter, LottieP Any.
thing happened to vex you?v
NO. indeedI How unreasonable you
are, Toni If ann not always laugh
ing and chatterlng, you think ann out
Of temper"
The girl on the porch looked up
gravely from one to the other, but said
nothing,
Tom slipped his milk slowly. His
appetite seemed suddenly to have de-
serted him.
The girl stood at . little distance,
partly turned from him, and sewing
on the rutile in her hand.
After awhile. setting down his
empty mug, he said, in lower tone:
"Lottie, wouldn't you like to drive
to the picnic tomorrow in my new
buggyY'
7 don't know that / am going
she answered, without raising her
head.
.Not going wy for what
reason r
ct VIII be so hot and the. road so
dusty" she answered. hesitatingly.
aWell, / don't wish to take you
against your ill" he answered. 4
little coldly. \ wonder II Alice win
goq~
4 dere say she will She expected
TO 50 ii the carryalI with the Burtons.
but Of course she viii enjoy buggy
ridc more wonst you. Allie p
50 Tom Wheeler. who had intended
nerel, 70 pipue I.ottie into accepting
his offer, found himself quite unex-
pectedly drawn into 81 engagement to
take Alice Brown % the next days
picnic
Aud W1ak vas very pulling 70 him
1T was entirely Luttis's doings.
Whsa csnld nhe mean b. il Be Won
oekee los untll now ~ bad ~
lnRsa HID oseoEt anywhere.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-04

"X0u are not kind 20 nkm. You
know he loves you. and until within
few days I felt sure that you loved
him..
ooh. well. We like each other well
enough. What have I done to bring
upon myself one OF your solemn
lecturesg"
If you love Tom. why do you en-
courage Mr.. Redmondg"
.Why. Allie. I'm not married to
Tom yet, and don't know that / ever
shall be And. my dear. you ought to
know secret-it's always a good
thing to have two strings to your bow.
It gives yon a choice. you know: or il
one should fail, you have the other to
depend upon"
sLottie. you're not in earnest?"
Indeed / am. / like Tom. He's
handsomer than Archie Redmond, and
richer. too. with this.fine farm all his
own, and the money his father left
him; but some people would say that
Mr.. Redmond was better match
altogether"
"Why. Lottie. If you think in this
way, you cannot really care for Tom.
/ felt sure that you and he would make
a match"
"Well, it isn't impossible. Only he
hasn't asked me yet"
"But he will"
Lottie laughed.
Suppose he don't? Then may
have Archie Redmond to fall back
upon. And suppose can't get Archiep
Then there is Tom"
Tom Wheeler rose up slowly from
the sofa, and walked softly from the
room, out into the yard and garden.
$50 that is her game, is itp would
not have believed it of her, Two
strings to one bow! Two stools to
sit upon. rather. Well, she'll come to
the ground for any support that she
will get out Of me.
The picnic was a very pleasant
affair, as everybody said---everybody
but Tom Wheeler.
Strive as he would against it, he was
consumed with jealousy and disap-
pointment; and his unhappiness was
apparent to most. lockers-on. Even
Mr.. Archie Redmond perceived it.
what is the matter with Tom
Wheeler ?" he said, as the latter turned
away after giving an abrupt reply to a
remark of his. He is not like himself
to-day"
The inquiry was addressed to his
cousin, Miss Redmond: but Miss
Triplett. the gossip and newsmonger
Of the neighborhood, took upon herself
to reply.
why, Mr.. Redmond" she said,
archly, you ought to know, if any one
does"
IT? What have I to do with itY'
"What look of injured innocencel
But really, you ought to be ashamed to
dirt so. and cut out poor Tom Wheeler,
you naughty manl'
And Miss TripIett smilingly showed
her false teeth, and pIayfully tapped
Mr.. Redmond with her fan.
Really, Miss Triplett, you speak in
mysteries"
"You don't really mean to say that
you did not know that Tom Wheeler
is as good as engaged to- Lottie
Stewards Why. it's been an under
stood thing for at least year past"
Redmond colored. He had admired
Lottie, and been much struck with her
pretty face and sweet manners; and
this news regarding her somehow
affected him unpIeasantly.
II never before heard OF this" he
said, quietly.
sTs.it possible2 But. then, you have
been here so short time. Well, in
that case we viii exOnerate you. But
there is no excuse for Lottie Steward.
A girl who can change as suddenly as
she has toward Tom Wheeler must be
altogether heartless."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
shaler Indicted

WASHINGTON, December 4.-General
Shaier neglected to avail himself of the
opportunity afforded him by the dis
trict attorney to appear before the
grand jury. Ex-Mayor Edison appeared
before that body, however. in response
to a'subpoena, and was before them for
some little time. Soon after his de-
parture, the grand jury entered the
court room and handed up a batch of
indictments, embracing one against
General Shaler. The Indictment charges
that while General Shaler was a mem
Der OF the Armory Commission OF this
city, he used the trust imposed
IN him to betray the city by &C
cepting a bribe from Monmouth
u. Wilson in the sale Of q site
for the eighth regiment armOrY. The
second count charges that Gen. Shaler
agreed to and received from Wilson
certain values to wit: A release TO
Shaler of certain Indebtedness then due
by him to the Hackensack Savings
Bank, for $4,000 to influence Shaler's
vote as amember of the armory board.
The third count charges that this
agreement was carried out.
Monmouth Z. Wilson, on whose tes-
timony the chief indictment was found,
has furnished bail for his appearance as
a witness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
swIndled by the puneo Game.

The detectives are on the lookout for
two men who are said to have feeced
Captain James S. Wilson, of "a South
Calhoun Street. out of $500 by means
OF the bunco game on Wednesday at a
house on West Lombard Street. The
story. as told by Captain Cadwallader,
is as follows: Mr. Wilson vas riding
along Pratt Street Tuesday. He was
met by young man who said he was
the son of Mr.. Henry James. The
young man started conversation aboL {
selling some canned goods, and Mr.
Wilson grew interested and wanted to
know where he could find the party.
His informant told Mr.. Wilson that he
was clerk in the Citizens Bank, where
upon Mr. Wilson suggested that he met
him there. To this the young man OBJ
jected. Thus they separated. Mr..
wilson was so impressed with the idea
OF a bargain with his new found friend
that he drew 81, 800 from the bank. Tie
next day he CHANGED to drive past the
house on West Lombard Street, and
met the young man. who told him 10
see about two lottery tickets he HI d
bought. They went in and saw a man
in his shirt-sleeyes at a desk. The
young man accoSted the occupant of
tt room with the words, Have my
ckets won anything?" at the same
t me throwing two tickets on the table.
After an apparently close search of the
book, the man in the shirt-sleeyes said:
"Yes, they have won s. ,000," and gave
over two packages. each one labeled
$500. The young man picked up the
packages and gave one to Mr.. Wilson.
The package contained lot OF brown
paper, with genuine note wrapped on
the outside. Wilson, however, did not
look inside, and would not take the
package. The man who had paid the
supposed So 900 then said: well, you
have won $1,000. I will give you a
chance to win $4,000. The young
man was willing, and laid down his
package marked $500, and asked Mr..
Wilson to come in. Mr.. Wilson agreed,
and laid down five brand new $500 bills.
The man in the shirt-sleeves then look
ed at his book and coolly said, Gentle
men, you have lost" and raked the
moeey into a drawer. The young man
then grew sorry, and said he was d
ruined man, Mr.. Wilson said, well,
L am beat out of 81, 800" and the two
separated. The house where the game
is said to have been played is board
ing, house. and the lady of the house
men when they rented the room.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
Mexican Matters .

Cry OF Mexico, December 4.-Slow
progress is being made in securing an
agreement between the government and
the railway companies. There is a bill
now before Congress to require the rail
way companies to complete their lines
within i've years, the government to
fund an outstanding subsidy in
. loan of t per cent. A bill
providing for free banking has
been unanimously referred to the
finance committee of Congress. This is
taken to mean the defeat of the National
Bank in its endeavor to sustain itself as
the only legal bank of issue.
The silver question is agitating the
press, and great interest is taken in
President Cleveland's forthcoming mes
sage.
The Treasury cash balance for Nov
ember is less than 10000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
Cant vs.. Practice.

A couple of well known % Evangelists"
call meeting every afternoon in AS
ISOLATION Hall of mothers, wives and
daughters to pray for young men"
Now there cannot be a more touching
or beautiful idea than that m 1st familiar
one of the mother, wife or daughter who
"enters into the closet, and, when she
had shut the door," prayed for the err
ring soul who is so dear to her. But
this public maSsing Of women to pray
for young men is quite another thing.
In tbs first place, is the average young
mother, sister or wife quite sure that
she is any nearer the door of heaven
than the average young man? The
moral character of young men and
their re igious faith are almost invari-
ably due to the influence on them of the
woman OF their households. If the
mother, the sister and the wife are sym
pathetic and loving to the man and
faithful to God, he will, though he may
break lose from their hold for e while,
come back to it in the end. 1t will not
do Harry or Joe any especial good to
know that his sister or wife is praying
for him in public to-day. But, If when
he goes home, he finds always a truth
fuL, pure, loveable woman ready to take
an interest in his work he will need no
other messenger to guide him.
We have no doubt as to the sincerity
and good intentions of those who call
such meetings and those who share in
them. But we would remind them that
God does not intend us to lay any bur
dens on Him which He has put on our
own shoulders. Hence good women,
before repairing to this concourse,
should make up their minds whether
their sons, husbands and brathers have
had all the help which their own bulet:
unpretentious Christian life can give. II
NOT. it is work, not prayer, which is
their duty. Physician, heal myself"
is the text suited to this csse.-PkilGdel-
phiG Press.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
The Democratic Caucus.

WASHINGTON, December 4.-Senator
Beck, chairman of the Democratic
caucus of Senators, has ISSUED a calf for
a conference to take place at u o'clock
tomorrow in the conference committee
room of the Senate. The chief purpose
OF the meeting IS to nominate a Demo
cratic candidate for the temporary
presidency OF the Senate. Senator
Allison, who has been named as
a possible president pro tempOre
of the Senate, authorizes the state
ment that he is not candidate
for the place and should decline it if
rendered him, believing that he could
not discharge the duties of the position
without resigning the craftsmanship of
the committee on appropriation, which
he prefers TO retain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
Indian Atrocities.

TOMBSTONE, Arizona, December A.
William Herring, prominent attorney
of this city, just returned from the vi
cinity effort Bowie reports the military
at the Fort in fear of an attack of hos
tile Apaches on the Fort, with the pur-
pose of rescuing their squaws who are
prisoners there and this prevents a
larger force being sent out from the
Fort in pursuit of the hostiles. 1t is
also reported that the Indians have
raided Story's and McGinnl's ranches
near Fort Bowie.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 4.-Wilcox,
Arizona: Sheriff Crawford, of Graham
County, who was reported killed by the
Indians. is alive. The mutilated re-
mains of another murdered man. named
Hilton, had been mistaken for his.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
The Mystery of the MIX.

MiiSmau's Milk is quoted BY q
popular journal as being weak and
quoting. In a CONDENSED mllk'' fac
tory IN the milk district of. New York
State, 1t was found to be worse than
thar. The farmers had diluted it with
water anu then thickened it with borax
and saltpetre. Is it any wonder that
after feeding on this mess the people
suffer from indigestion2 Brown's Iron
Bitters conquers indigestion in young
Or cid; regulates bowels and kidneys,
am promotes perfect health IN spite OF
she milk adUl5eratorS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
An Editors Tribute.

Theron ?. Keator. editor OF TT.
WAYNE. Ind, Gqzstts, writes: 'hor
the past i've years have always used Dr.
Kings New Discovery, for coughs Of
most severe character, as well as for
those OF nilder type. 1t never fails TO
effect q speedy cure. Ny friends e
whom / have recommended it speak OF
it in same high terms. Having been
cured by it OF every cough have had
for five years. ! consider it the only re-
liable and sure c1-e for coughs. colds
etc" Gail at q. c. II. 1. Drug Store and
get Free Triai Bottle. Large size, 81
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
British Grain Trade.

LIVERPOOL, December 4.
Wheat-Fair demand; new No.
winter, Is 211d, spring IS, 21Ed.
Corn-Fair demand, spot firm As I'D.
December; steady As 711d January; IS
AID February; As 4d.
The leading weekly grain circular
shows that trade is inclined TO greater
steadiness, and there are indications of
an improving tendency. The lowness
of prices attracts attention. and there is
more inquiry for cheap parcels. At to-
days market there was a good attend
dance, and better tone prevailed. a
fair trade was done. Wheat showed an
advance. Flour was firm, with an i'm
proved demand. Corn was in good de-
mand, fully pence in advance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05

ON READING AND FILING THE PEJI-
" ton OF Elizabeth B. Robson, exeoutrlx
Of the last will and testament Of James Rob
son, deceased, setting forth that she has fled
her final account other administration upon
said estate n this Court; that al the debts
have been fully paid. oand that portion Of
said estate remains 70 be divided among the
heirs of said deceased, and PRAYING among
other things for an or er Of distribution
Of the residue Of said estate among the per
sons entitled.
1t is ordered that ali persons interested in
the estate Of the said James Robson. de-
ceased, be and appear before the Probate
Court Of the County OF Salt Lake. al the
Court Room of said Court, in the County
Court House, on the ed day Of December,
1885. at II O'Clock a. m, then and there to
show eIuse why an order settling said &C
count end OF distribution should not be
made fthe residue Of said est te among the
heirs and deVisees of the said James Rob
son, deceased, according 70 law,
II is further ordered that the Jerk csuse
copies of this order TO be posted IN three
public places in Salt Lake G unity AMI pub
lished in THE SALT LAKE HERALD, news
paper priated and circulated IN Salt Lake
County, three weeks successfully prior %
said I'D day OF Decemb AID. 1885.
Dated November 2Sth. 1855
ELIAS A. SMITH,
Probate Judge.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
Appointments.

WASHINGTON, December w. f.
Towne has been appointed postmaster
At Phoenix, Oregon.
The President, to-day, appointed
Thomas j. Hamilton, Of Washington
Territory, to be United States Marshal
for the Territory of Washington.
WASHINGTON, December 4.-Presi
Dental appOintmentS-Wll Finnin
to be surveyor of customs at San Fran
cisco; James E. Tucker. to be assistant
appraiser of merchandise at. San Fran
cisco.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
For Emi1rnnfa.

The general agents have notified me
that prepaid em;grant fare win be in
Those S,e bevirie fr;e Sm n Eurone that that
they wish to help, will do well to secure
their tickets at once. J. a, Peterson,
Merchant and Immigration Agent, No.
gle Third South Street. 2. o. Box $50.
Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05

The only Norwegian dealer in Salt Lske
City, is the only place in town where
you can get the genuine Norway and
Holland herring. Norway anchovies
and split Goldfish. A full assortment OF
frst-class groceries at lowest prices.
Produce taken in exchange. No. 81 Z
Third South street. half block east ..
Methodist church.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-12-05
Steel Engrarinrs.

We have Just received from New
York importing and publishing house a
large and very select lot OF Steel En-
cravings, Photographers, Photograph
Art copies, etc. The pictures are the
finest ever brought 70 Salt Lake, and
viii be sold at New York prices. All
kinds of Picture Frames made to order.
RIVKRs BRos.