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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-19

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-19

NEW and desirable nov, tiles In jew:
elry received daily frOm now until
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-19

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-19
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-19

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22
ELOQUENT AMERICANS.
Silver Tongued Statesmen Who
Attract Much Attention in
the Senate.
Manners of Great Political Leaders and
How They Talk in the Upper
House.
Washington correspondence

There are several Senators in this
city any Of whom can draw crowd
ed house by announcing that he
will ask the Senate to hear him on
a certain day. and by accompanying this
announcement with the intimation that he
intends TO pitch into something or some-
body; and if hc makes the intimat.Or quite
sharp. thus atfording ground for belief that
he will be pitched into also, public interest
in the event will be largely increased and the
galleries are certain 10 be crowded. Ladies
cant. with any sort of propriety. go TO see a
prize fight. but there is nothing 10 forbid
their listening TO two Senators abuse each
other and when due notice is given OF such
a set-to the fair sex turns out we'll
On the Democratic side one OF the Sena-
tors who is most relied upon in debates OF
national importance is Senator Gray, OF Del
aware In the debate on the Blair educa-
tonal bill ne demonstrated his right TO lead
.ership. 1t was generally conceded that his
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

GEN. HAMLE1. really OHt Oh inc othiOIS
of the upper branch OF Congress. but since
his promotion from the lower house he has
been deferentially respectful 10 that un-
written rule which prescribes that new
members shall remain in the background
for a time. He has never sought TO force
himself upon public attention. The only
speech he has made in the Senate was his
brief response TO the attack made upon him
by Senator ingalls, in the memorable on
slaught Of the latter upon Hancock, McClel-
Ian. and the South. On that occasion SEN
ator Blackburn. in an impromptu speech OF
but few minutes. on a subject that was
suddenly presented 10 him, manifested his
powers of the real orator in manner that
won for him the applause of his entire par
~. He is the strong reserve force OF his
party in the Senate.
Senator ingalls, has become more con-
spicuous during :he present session than
any other speaker OF the body. His power
lies in severe inyective. and. unless he has
n stimulating subject like politics his
speeches are not of any great interest. His
speeches have all involved him IN personal
controversies.
Senator Allison always commands the
attention of both sides of the chamber when
he speaks. because he never talks unless he
has something 10 say worth listening 10.
He is forcible without being dogmatic or
aggressive.
ence and a good voice. He grows eX-
cessvcly earnest in any subject he takes up.
Senator Beck is one Of the old reliables Of
the Democratic side. He ignores all oratori-
cal effects and goes straight TO the point He
talks fast. but has the faculty OF mixing up
his papers of reference. In the midst Of an
earnest speech he will begin 10 toss over the
papers on his desk. and in a sort OF aside
say, Wait "A minute: I've got that thing
here. somewhere" He is homely in all his
efforts but honest and effective. and more
than that well informed on any subject he
undertakes to discuss.
Senator Call is an ever-ready talker. No
subject is permitted TO reach final vote
until he has whack at il. He is very
solemn in style. earnest in voice and inn
pressive in gesture, usually emphasizing
each period of sentence by bringing down
the forefinger of the right hand.
Senator Blair is one ofthe always ready"
sort: he can talk at a mark or against time.
but has sing-son way OF speaking that
does not fill the galleries. Senator Brown
never speaks unless on some subject that is
of direct Importance TO his immediate con-
standardization he obtains leave 10 sit down
while reading his speech, and he reads it in
"A mumbling tone that cannot be heard at
full about revision and sees that the speech
is circulated in proper shape among his con-
stituents he accomplishes his object.
Senator Vest is relied upon by the Demo-
Gratis TO take up the gauntlet at any time
that ii may be thrown down by the Repub-
Leans. and he is u champion whose keen
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

When in 1860 n man named Judah conceived
the notion OF building n tran sentimental rail-
road and unfolded it in Mark Hopkins hardware
store at Sacramento TO Hopkins, Lelani STAN
ford Croker, and other Sacramento cronies
they Immediately seized upon IL aud proceeded
20 put il into execut on The history OF the
building of the Central Pacific Road and the
fortunes IL made for its projectors is an old
story Croker arose from the position OF
dealer in threads and needles 10 that OF
millionaire railroad man He moved from
Sacramento TO san Francisco and there built
for himself n palatial residence at cost OF
S1,500I0. Two years or 80 ago he built mag
nihcent house in New York City on West Fifty
fourth street and has since made 10 his bone,
fornia.
Col Fred Crocker and Wi'llam Croker were
with their father at the time OF his death The
deceased leaves other son, George. who
lives in Nevada. and daughter, Mrs. Charles
II. Alexander, who is in Europe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

est weapons OF logic. satire and ridcule are
always AT command. III he had voice pro-
portonate with his abilities he could be one
OF the greatest orators OF the day. but in
listening 10 him the auditor forgets any
vocal defects.
Senator Voorhees,. OF course. is not TO be
omitted from any list OF Senatorial honors.
He has been public speaker of national
fame for many years. His powers as an or
ator are too well known TO need any de-
scrption, as he has been in public life for
many years, 10 say nothing Of his political
addresses in every campaign for his party.
Senator Cockrell eschews set speeches,
but he is one of the most diligent members
of Congress. and fully informs himself as TO
every subject that comes up. even incud-
ing private bills. He is always listened TO-,
because Senators who are not SO dligent
realize that they will learn the merits of the
case under consideration bY listening to
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

NuIh WHICH Is llhelN W
comparison with which
the furor over her fa-
nous novel, The Quick
or the Dead ?'will prove
insignificant. II ero d
and Marianne" n trag-
edy from her pen, will
be published complete in
Lippincotts Magazine
for September. L h q
work is founded on the
history Of Herod { IA Q
Great, as related by Jo-
sephus, and formed the
subject Cf one OF Vol
taire's classic tragedies.
The plain, unvarnished
tale OF HerOd ! cruelties
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

found in the pages of the His DRY OF
the Jews cannot fair 10 make the
reader shudder. Mrs. Rives-Chanlor as under
stood perfectly how TO adapt the incidents TO
dramatic purposes, and the result is beyond
doubt the strongest work in that articular field
ever produc d by Amer can author. For
power Of expression depth Of cling, brilliancy
OF imagination-for the work is imaginative
despite the historical foundatiOn-and ability OF
construction, Her Il and Marianne" Is not ex-
celled by any modern tragedy, an must te re-
garded as work cf genius. OF the literary
merits and dement's the critics will have much
10
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

e I II 4 "a & II G hulAIOhu
Company, died in this
city. Charles Croker
was a millionaire at
least twenty times over.
He was born in New
York State OF a poor
family sixty-six years
ago. Early in the pio-
neCr days OF California
he emisrIted 10 the land
Of gold, but. being UNFIT
ted Tor the work OF min
ing, contented himself
with starting a small
dry-goods stors in Sac
rainento. He was care
ful, abstemiOus, and en-
ergetic, and in ten years
had accumulated about
$50 COO.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

ton Is uppermost he unrolls a lot of manu-
script. hut nothing less commanding than
silver can unlock his eloquence. Even in
dealing with the silver question he says no
truth. Senator Bowen Is ono OF the most
independent members of that heightened
body. He does not talk often, but when the
silver question comes forward and he wants
TO speak he is entirely willing TO excuse all
who do not care 10 hear him.
Senator uaWley is eerhnps tho fastest
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

HANDSOME table covers, sofa cushions.
carriage rugs, slipper cases, and many
other pretty articles can be made of com
mon bed-ticking. Embroider the white
stripes with colored silks, on the wide
colored stripes fasten inch wide black
velvet ribbon, with fancy stitches; on the
narrow stripes sew narrow gilt braid.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

Senator Cockrell. He
does not aspire TO be an
orator. but wants 10 be Il
legislator. and in that he
Is n success.
Senator Evarts has not
made any great mark as
an orator in the body OF
which he is now n mem
Der. He speaks in a
jerky way and still fol-
lows the habit of con-
structing long sentences.
1t is difficult. even after
HstpninU attputiVplv 70
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him. to decide which side of the leading
question he cspouses.
Senator Daniel. OF Virginia. Is an orator
who will add to his fame in future Senate
debates. He is yet but a new Senator. and
he pays due observance 20 the traditions OF
the body requiring new men TO remain I'm
the background for time. But his term
Of robaton is about out. and his friends
may expect TO hear from him before the ex-
pration of the Fiftieth Congress.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS.
Il. vi. Williams Receives the Nomination
for Governor.

The Minnesota State Democratic Con-
vention, in session at st. Paul, nominated
the following ticket: Z. NJ. Williams, of
Minneapolis, for Governor; Lieutenant
Governor, Daniel Buck; Secretary OF
State, w. G. Brandenhager; Attorney
General, Charles ID 'Autrement; Judges Of
theSupreme Court, G. Graus Smith,
George Batcheler; Electors at large, j.
j. S. O'Brien and W. f. Kelsoe.
The platform, which indorses Cleve.
land and free trade, is chiefly devoted to
State affairs, and closes by demanding
the adoption of the Australian voting
system.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22


ialkcr ia the Senate: cer-
tainly one OF the fastest.
His words follow as il in
hot chase one OF the
other. He cannot be
called either "A pleasing or
an entertaining speaker.
He becomes entirely too
much absorbed in his
subject and talks too fast.
though nobody will ques-
his earnestness or sim
cority.
Senator Blackburn is
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

Kid gloves can be nicely cleaned by
putting them on the hand and rubbing
the soiled parts with benzine. If much
soiled, they can be entirely washed in the
benzine, and dried in the open air to re-
move the odor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

WE proclaim to n SHINING, suffering,
and corn stricken world of women that
pointed toes and narrow soles now mark
the cheap and shoddy in footgear, the
wide sole, with Or without box toe, and
common-sense heel, appearing in all
reallvfirst class work.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

A NIGHT-DREss case is made like
bag, tied at each end with wide satin rib
bon. One of Tussah silk ornamerted
with bands of plush is very handsome.
Pongee, china silk or linen may be used
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

CARPETS NAV be greatly frightened by
first sweeping thoroughly and then going
over them with clean cloth and clear
salt water. Use a cupful of coarse salt
to large basin of water.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

Senator Bowen. OF Colorado. whose con-
stituents all call him Tom" even including
those for whom he has procured appoint
ments here. and he says he would not recog-
nize them If they were any more formal in
addressing him, does not take much stock
in eloquence as an element Of Congressional
duty. Now and then when the silver ques-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

MosT house plants do well in a light
kitchen window.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22
AMELIE RIyES' TRAGEDY.

The Author of the Quick or the Dead"
Ventures Deepcr-A Thrilling Work.
New York Special
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

NEXT LESSON. THE Spies Sent into Ca
naan. Mum. -: 1873.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

Amelie R.ves-as she still signs herself-the
young Virginia authoress, has written a new
xVork which il lEalv IN cauaa apgatfnf, In
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22

weight 10 set speeches
and long arguments. His
His speeches are. rs arule.
very brief and altogether
impromptu. But then he
is cock sure ofre-election
US long as he wants 90 re-
main in the Senate. and
does not need 10 talk for
home consumption. His
delivery is methodical
and impressive. He new
er gets excited, hut he
is quite "A master in the use
of cutting sarcasm when
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-08-22
DEATH OF CHARLES CROCKER
The California Railroad Millionaire Ex-
pires ut Monterey.

ra1onterey Call special
Charles Croker, Vice President OF the South
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-11

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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-11
THE GREAT CHINESE FLOOD.

The great flood in China is one of the
most stupendous disasters Of modern
times. One of the most populous por-
tons of the globe, and one Of the most
fertile, has been suddenly converted into
q shallow sea covering between eight
and ten thousand square miles. Three
thousand large villages in the districts
Of Ching Chow and Chen-Chow were
enguifed in few minutes. Few Of the
inhabitants of the submerged district
had any warning of the flood before it
was upon them. The province of Ho-
Nan, in which the disaster occurred, had
5000. 600 population on its So, 900 square
miles of territory. The loss of life will
be numbered by the hundreds of thous-
ands, while several millions are starving.
The submergec country was known as
the Garden ct China"
The river burst its banks and in an in
slant four miles Of embankment, built
of stone, brick, sand and clay, were
swept away. The rushing waters swept
walls, houses and all obstacles before
them. Here and there the top of a
pagoda or the crest of some high wall
which resisted the torrent rises above
the waters which, however, continue to
increase.
1t is in fact such a flood as often oc-
ours on the lower Mississippi, with the
difference that such floods are expected to
occur occasionally along the Mississippi
and the inhabitants are in a measure pre-
pared to meet them. The people dwell
ing in the district over which the Mis-
sissippi occasionally sweeps its yellow
floods are but a handful to those dwell
ing in the country devasted by the Hoang
Ho. Both rivers are kept within their
bounds by embankments, and both are,
at times, difficult to restrain. The bed
of each river is higher than the surround
ing country in the lower part of its
course. Each carries an enormous body
Of water heavy with mud to the sea. The
current Of the Hoang-Ho is SO swift that
only large vessels or those propelled by
steam can ascend it.
The Hoang-Ho has changed its course
several times. The latest change was in
1853 when from flowing eastward in the
last part Of its course it turned toward
the north, nearly at a right angle to its
former course and emptied itself into the
sea at point 500 miles distant from it's
former mouth. This left $50 miles of its
former bed entirely dry. Immense sums
have been expended in the endeavor to
keep j. to its bed but the problem of re-
straining such rivers has not been solved
yet. 1t may now cut new channel for
itself. 1t is impossible to conjecture the
loss of property which must be immense.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-11
RAILROADS.
jacksonville, Tampa and
Key.WeSt Railway.

On and after December I1th, 1857, passenger
trains viii leave PALATkA demon Street
Station follows:
GOING NORTH.
<:2i a. 0--CUBAN FAST NAIL daily: Arrives
at Jacksonville $50 a. ~, and has Pull
man Buffet sieepinx Cars through to
Washington without change.
1f:24 a. m.-Arrfves at Jacksonville o:zo p.
y. Has Monarch Parlor Buffet Cars. and
connects with train for the North. leaving
JACkSONviLLEa at 2: y.
~ Has Monarch Parlor BUFFET Cars. and
connects with West bound train 1T Jack
sonville.
GOING SOUTH.
1909 4 m.-tTAaPA AND INDIAN RIVER
Arrives at Sanford t2:S7 P. ~: Ttusvilie.
2-0e p ~: Orlando. z:lz p. ~: Barlow,
$50 P. ~; Tampa. $40 r. ~ Has Mon
2:t5 p. M.-CuBAS FAST NAIL ldaily,-Arrives
mt sanford 400 p. n Tavares. SOS p. D.:
Orlando. 5:35 p ~: Tampa, $40 ?. y.
Has through Pullman from New York a.
Tampa. and connects with steamship
Olivette or Nascotte for Key West and
Havana ON Mondays, Thursday and Satur-
days
500 p. M.-Arrives at Sanford e:Se ?. ~.
and carries Monarch Parior Buffet Car.
Except where Indicated, trains do not run
sundays connecting trsin leaves Laurel.
given at Lemon Street, except that con-
nection Is made with Cuban Mail Train north
ward Fast Mail South stops only at impOr-
tant stations Tickets ON sale at City Ticket
Office. r. kERsTING, Agent. and at both sta
tiOns. l.. G. DEFINING, q. Il. A.
NJ r. MORAN. Gen. Supt.
January ], lsss. dee5-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-11
POPULAR ANUSEl(ENTH

The proposal to have a gala week in
February has been taken up in the
proper spirit. An executive committee
has been appointed and the committee Is
to meet this afternoon to begin the bust
ness. We believe our citizens will SEC
ond the efforts of the committee, and
that enough money will be forthcoming
to insure success. 1t is matter in
which the expenditure of money is sure
to result in the return of more
money. Three days of such attractions
IS will be ordered will draw crowds here
from all parts Of South and East Florida,
at least, and the crowd will leave money
here.
The best result, however, will be in
attracting attention to Palatka. The
three days festivities will draw the tour
lists from all parts Of Florida to this city.
They will make their engagements fit the
dates that the committee will decide
upon. Those contemplating an excur-
SION this way will arrange matters SO
that they can spend three days here.
Others who are thinking of removing to
a sub-tropical climate will look upon Pa
latka as point to be visited when they
make their tour of observation.
1t is not alone that our visitors need
amusements nor that such attractions
draw trade. They also draw immigra-
ton. A city that seems alive, that APP
pears to be pervaded by the proper social
spirit and warm interest in amuse-
ments will secure the attention of per-
sons desiring to remove and thereby
finds its capital and business increased.
The committee selected last night is one
that is q guarantee of success.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-11
WRITING BY THE MILE.
Some Strange Facts in Relation to Manuscript
Exchange

Some Strange Facts in Relation to Manuscript
Exchange
''How much do you pay for such a
story asked young writer of a well
known magazine editor in New York
the other day.
LET me see your manuscript"
The young man produced his roll and
submitted it to the editor
''You write a very fine hand, and
therefore will give you twenty-five dol
lars for every quarter of mile of writ
ing that / accept"
twenty-five dollors for a quarter of
a mile: repeated the would-be contrIbu-
tor, aghast with surprise.
''Yes, and that is a very good rate for
an unknown writer like yourself. We
pay all the way from 800 to 81 900 "A
mile for the work of the most noted
writers, and have paid famous poet
at the rate of $40, 600 mile for great
poem which he wrote at my order That
Is an exceptionally high price though"
''How much would a mile make of
my manuscript
Il should say about 10000 words"
You don't mean to say that IL, 900 of
my words, If strung in a row, would
make a miIe."
Most assuredly not. But in writing
10000 words your pen moves over a mile
OF space. With some writers a mile is
only composed of 1000 words, and there
are some microscopic writers who crowd
20 words into a mile. Those figures
will give you an idea of the amount of
territory the pen of busy writer will
cover in a year. Take a newspaper re-
porter, who writes on an average 1000
words week. His pen will travel fifty
two miles year. A court stenographer
who frequently takes down 40, 600 to co.
600 words in a day, and transcribes parts
OF his notes at night, will cover not less
than four hundred miles in a year
Take Alexander Dumas, the elder, who
was one of the most prolific writers in
the world. If he had done all his own
writing, he would have averaged five
miles day during his whole busy ca
reer. He often employed secretaries,
however, though he did a large part of
the work himself. You see it would
take long time for a man to draw a
line around the world with pen. 1t
could be done, though"