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The St. Johns herald., 1889-12-26
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Scientist Chevreul is better known to fame for his great age than for all his valuable contributions to human knowledge.
 The body of William Bradford, the first United States Government Printer, and the man who started the first newspaper in Pennsylvania and the second newspaper in New York, lies in grave ten feet from the North ern entrance to Trinity Church.
 Speaking of Mrs. John Chanler, formerly known as Miss Amelie Rives, the Richmond Dispatch critically ob- serves: ''Her eyes have been compared to two great double blue violets, so in- describable is their hue between pur- pie and blue, and the color of her hair can be only described as that of bur nished gold. Her voice is very sweet, and her unspoiled and perfectly nat ural grace could only be the reflection of a warm and generous heart. which those who know her best accord to her."
The St. Johns herald., 1889-12-26
An Irish Gentleman.


 The seats were full but one was oc- cupied by a rough-looking Irishman. At one of the stations 6 couple of we'll bred and intelligent looking young ladies came in to procure seats, but seeing no vacant ones were about to go in a back car when Patrick rose hastily and offered them his seat with evident pleasure. "Rpb you will have no seat for yourself" responded one of the ladies with smile and with truest politene8s hesitatipg to accept it. ''Never ye moind that" said the Hibernian, yer welcome to it. I'd ride upon the cow-ketcher any toime from hero till New York for smoile from such jintlelnanly ladies'" and re- treated into the next car amid the applause of those who had witnessed the incident. Perhaps the foregoing hint to many ladies will show that a trife of politeness on their part has often a happy effect. General Man- ager.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-12-26

Here is Q good recipe for washing soap. The ingredients cost one dollar. Ten pounds of hard soap cut in small pieces, four ounces boraz, three ounces sulphate of soda; dissolve in five gall Ions of soft water When dissolved, let it cool, then put it into 8 wooden firkin or tub. This will make fifty pounds of thick soap. One pound will do large washing. It is best to soak the white clothes over night. The soap must be dissolved in hot water before using.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-12-26
MRs. coNkLiNa.s d.mELs.

A Uaique Ornament That the yYiTe of the
 Dead Statesman Possesses.
 Mrs. Conkling, widow Of the late Roscoe Conkling, has one ot the most unique ornaments in the country.
 It is 6 locket of exquisite design and rare workmanship, the delicate enameling nearly as lustrous as the brilliant that encrusts it's surface. Aside from its intrinsic value it has an authentic historical one, and is in- vested with Q sacred sentiment to it's gracious owner as the last souvenir" bestowed upon her by her gifted hus- band.
 The ornament was executed from an original design and under the imperial suggestion and supervision of Napo- leon ]. Though the mind of the En- peror was engrossed with mighty projects, he took a lively interest in its manufacture. and on it's comple- ton was greatly gratifed with the re- suit. He held it in especial regard. After his death it was found among his effects, and in their sale, by some chance, fell into the hands of New York gentleman of fortune, who on one occasion exhibited it to MT. Conk- ling, who was an extravagant admirer of rare jewels.
 He asked many questions about it, and, though he had not too much money, he was filled with an ardent desire and determination to possess the locket.
 1T must have it for Mrs. Conkling," he said, imperiously; "she has such a delicate fancy in such trifes. Her judgment is wonderfully discriminat- ing; she will be delighted with it; you must let me have it for herb
 His friend generously presented him with the locket he coveted, but he de clined to receive so valuable a gift.
 For Mir. Conkling to desire thing, however, was to sooner or later ac- quire it, and after much persuasion he succeeded in purchasing the jewel. A few weeks before his death the lockst reached Mrs. Conkling. Not long after he met an intimate friend from Utica.
 '.Has Mrs. Conkling shown you her wonderful locket?" he asked, eagerly,
 ''No. I have been too busy to go around to the house." The great statesman looked disappointed.
 "Go around as soon as you get home," he said q want you to see it." As the last gift of her husband, and the evidence of his affectionate de- sire to give her pleasure, the locket of the Emperor is the most cherished among Mrs Conkling's many jewels.
 Mrs. John Lawrence has, perhaps, one of the most unique ornaments in this country, Sultana necklace of rubies. The dozen rubies that con- prise it are large and fine, and are set in delicate Etruscan design that is fast crumhling away, and its owner wears it attached to band of velvet rather than have it reset and forfeit it's historical value. This supurb neck ace was made in Paris more than a hundred years ago at the command of the last but one of the Sultans of Age ria for a favorite Sultana. It has, however, an inferior duplicate, which may be found in the Louvre among the treasured jewels of the republic of France. IN. Y. Mail and Express.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-12-26
How She Played John.

Mrs. Stebbins--I don't see why Chi cago shouldn't have beauty show for men as we'll as Vienna If it should have one, John, you could easily take first prize.
 Mir. S.-No; really?
 'To be sure you could"
 Mir. S (strol1ing his beard, and smil- ing conceitedly)-Well, dear, l don know but you're right
 ''Of course I am. By the way, John. I want fifty dollars for little shopping this morning."
 Certainly, my darling. There it is, Is that enough?"-Chicago Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-12-26
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

/ Oberlip College received s57, 1000 from the estate of the late Mir. J. Hull, of Chicago z,ss>
 A Young Mems Christian Associ- alton for French-speal1ing young men has been established in New York city.
 Of the 482 theological and religious books published in this country last year, 339 were the work of American authors.
 A catalogue of Yale College il 1922 gives the annual charge for tuition as S33. The entire expenses are estimated at $40 to S19O per annum.
 A movement is on foot in Chicago to transfer the kindergartens to the control of the Board of Education and thus render them a part of the school system.
 The new annex to Columbia Col lege, New York, is called Barnard College" after President Barnard, who has done so much toward making such an annex possible.
 Bishop Lightfoot, of Durham, Eng, makes it 8 rule to spend his episcopal income (E7,O00 a year) on church and educational work, and not a shilling of it has gone into his own pocket.
 The great reason why the mission churches on the continent of Europe do not become self-supporting is the emigration to America, which takes away their best young men. This weakens them, but strengthens the churches in this country.
 A Methodist Episcopal university is to founded in Utah. A committee, of which Bishop Warren is the head, has decided to locate in Ogden, this being the only town in the Territory of any consequence. except Park City, free from the Mormon dictation. The citizens of Ogden offer about $50, ,000 in cash and an equal sum in land.
 The late Dr. J. P. Durbin had no patience with advertising in the pull pit. He always read notices before doing any thing else; and then when they were disposed of he would say: We will now begin the worship of God" putting 6 slight accent on the word "now. "-Boston Traveller.
 The Christians of England are not growing remiss in foreign mission work. About sixty English preachers and teachers were sent during the last quarter of 1888 to the Inland Mission of China Within 1888 nearly one million of converts were added to the Christian churches in heather lands.
 An English paper states that a minister lately rather astonished his people on @ Sunday morning by say ing: ''I think it is time we had a new prayer. The old prayers are good deal worn and need renewal. Perhaps a prayer like this would do: Lord. keep us from being shabby" The people grimly smiled, and some of them looking around the church walls and at each other, with some mental glances at church bills overdue and contributions never over-large, acted as if they knew what was meant,
 Statistics show that there are in Burmah at the present moment 502 Baptist churches, with 2S, 559 commu- nicants and about 10000 adherents. In 404 schools there are 12,000 pupils, and during the year there have been 2,134 baptisms upon profession of faith. The report reminds the Chris tian public that it is just seventy y-five years since Adoniram Judson, driven out of Calcutta by the officials of the East Indian Company, arrived in Rangoon and established the first Bap- tist mission at Burmah.-Chpistian Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-12-26
Curious Coincidence.

Waiting to see some one?" he asked of young man who was standing on one of the porticoes of the city hall the other day.
 "Yes.n
 'So'm l. What are you afterP"
 I'm after a marriage license and want to see the county clerk. "
 And I'm after a divorce and want to see lawyer. Say, it'sa curious CO., incidence, ain't it? Let's go and take g drink. .n-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-12-26
CATTLE BRANDS.

Ear marks: Clean split from root to point left ear, upperbit in right ear. Wattle (varuga) on jaw under mouth, c on left jaw (cheekZZ :; bulls C on left cheek only. Flooded stock C on left cheek and C on left ribs.
 HENRY HUNlNG Post office Show Low. Arizona. Range: Show Low creek, Silver creek, Laguna OrteGa and La9una Saiada.
 Horse brand c C left shoulder.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

Alfalfa will be big crop in Grand
valley this season. An immense area
of land was sown to this valuable
grass and the yield will be enormous.
The first crop will probably be har-
vested not later than June 1st. From
this time on, alfalfa will be the inn
portapt crop among Mesa county
product.-A report has been clrcu-
lated to the effect that the cold snap
experienced here about two weeks
ago destroyed all this valleys pros
poets of a good peach crop. Mr.. J.
w. Rose informs the News that there
is no truth in the report and that the
peach crop will be immense. This
is good news to all of us.-Grand
junction News.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18
OKLAHOMA.
The Promised Lane,

son to Oklahoma |" is now the
vatch-word of the thousands of
homeseekers who have anxiously>
awaiting the Presidents proclama-
ton opening this vast and rich coun-
try to public settlement. Colonies
are being formed in every state and
territory in the Union. The millions
of acres may not furnish homestead
for all who come, but there will be
thousands ready to relinquish their
claims at a nominal figure. The in
tending settler should look the coun-
try over. Go via the GREAT Rock
ISLAND RouTE, popularly know as
the peoples Favorite" wherever it
runs. Kingfsher, the U. S. Land
Office for Oklahoma, is the coming
metropolis of the Indian Territory,
and Is located on the Rock. ISLAND
RouTE. A fast line of stages has
been put on to Fort Reno, connect
with the trains of the Rock Island
Territorial extension. This is the
cheapest and best route and direct to
the place you want to go. Through
solid vestlbule trains from Chicago
via Kansas City and St. Joseph, also
from Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo to the Territory, through the
cities of Topeka, Hutchinson, WITCH,
ita, Wellington and Caldwell. 1t
will be to your advantage to locate
on the Peoples Favorite railway.
Look at the map. The Rock Island
has excellent connections from all
portions of the Union. For full In
formation concerning Oklahoma, the
land laws, and the best way to get
into the country, address
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
G. T. d p. A. Chicago, Kansas q
Nebraska Ry.. Rock Island Route,
Topeka, Kansas.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

A great deal of complaint is being
made by democratic papers about the
course pursued by Firt Assistant
Postmaster General Clarkson in turn
ing the pos;offices over to republicans.
Ii not the manner of doing it of
which they complain, but the mere
fact that he does it. If they were as
well acquainted with Mr.. Clarksen
as the writer, they would know that
as First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral he cannot conscientiously do
otherwise than to provide the mail
service with efficient employees. j.
J. CIarkson is a republican. He be-
lieves in the principle that to the
victor belong the spoIls. His record
as editor of the Iowa State Register
substantiates the assertion. Demo
cratic postmasters should expect
nothing from Mr., Clarkson. He
owes them nothing. The writer has
learned by a little sad experience
that Sohn A. Logan's theory, "a po-
litical eaemy Is an enemy wherever
YOU find him" is a correct opinion
and no man or body of men should,
under any circumstances, appoint Of
ficials, who have openly or secretly
antagonized them and their doctrines
where efficient men can be found
who are IN harmony with the ap'
pointing power-Palmer Lake Herald
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

1t has been charged that poker
playing at Ramsay City between live
stock men and railroad agents has a
good deal to do with the shipments
of cattle from that point. Especial
ly is this the case with one road
whose agent makes point of losing
to certain livestock man when it
suits him. The Drovers' Journal on
this subject says: "Every night, 1t
is alleged, these two gentlemen play
poker. If there are 100 cars of live
stock to ship from Kansas City the
next day the railroad agent loses to
the commission man, say $500, and
the live stock goes. oyer his road.
The next night another game of
poker is played and the railroad rep
resentatiye again loses. In fact, he
always loses, and sometimes to the
tune of $1,000, but his company
scoops the business and no personal
questions are asked. 1t is stated
that the other south. western roads
are on the lookout for poker players,
and that hereafter everything in
Kansas City will depend upon what
sort of game the railroad man plays.
Trinidad Advertiser.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

w. ID. Redington, of Sidney, N.
y, quotes from Talmage, and adds:
The Rev. T. Dewitt Talmaee, in
sermon recently delivered in Brook.
iyn Tabernacle, said: "Some of us
who have lived in first-rate houses
here, and in frstrate neighborhoods,
will be found, because of our luke
warmness of earthly service, living
on one of the back streets of the
Celestial City, and clear down at the
end of it at No. sos, 9O9, or 1906,
while some who had unattractive
earthly abodes, and oramped one
at that, will in the heavenly city, be
in home fronting the royal plaza,
right by the imperial fountain, or on
the heights overlooking the River of
Life, the char1ots of salvation halt
ing at your door, while those visit
you who are more than conquerers,
and those who are kings and queens
unto God forever"
We often wonder why the poor
and lowly are not content with their
humble stations, and why they should
not feel thankful that they are per-
mitted to live, even though their
daily food shall be Johnny cake and
pork gravy. He should be content
when he thinks God suffers no man
to bring anything INTO the world,
and suffers none to take anything
out. In these two respects all men
are equal; but IN the mad race of
life the many are left fainting by the
waysIde, while few reach the gold
en- gate There Is a Crisis coming,
and 1t is not so far distant but that
many and most of those reading this
article will live TO see il, when this
earth will shaken as by an earth
quake and the destruction equal to
that of the flood. The water will be
crImsoned by the blood of the
slaughtered. and again In the history
of the universe will all men be free
and equal. Just SO sure as the sun
shall rise, Just SO sure will it look
down upon scene of butchery and
blood-shed, unless this instatiable ap-
petite OF greed and robbery is APP
peased before it is too late. The
people will rise in their might and
sweep from the earth those who
have brought upon themselves their
own destruction.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

81 never knew until recently" said
one of the Cabinet officers, who had
pre-empted cozy corner at the re-
ception given in honor of Senator
Morrill's 10th birthday, show many
cousins the Lord blessed me with, or
how much affection they had for me.
Why, they are thicker than cherries
on tree, and l have been compelled
TO detail one clerk to attend to their
correspondence, for they each and
every one insist on my showing my
affection for them in some substan-
tial way.
My class IN college, too, has
grown to unrecognizable dimensions.
| thought | knew every man in it,
but the college would never have
held at one time all the men who
pretend to have graduated when /
did, and each and everyone of them
loves me like a brother; but the
most wonderful evidence 1 have yet
received is from a man in the town
where | was raised. When we were
boys | had occasion to thrash HIM; |
thrashed him WE'LL" and the Secre-
tary smiled a smile of content az he
remembered his boyish feat; "but |
was always afraid that he had never
forgiven me, so you can imagine my
Joy when | received letter from
him last week thanking me for each
separate lash had given him.
There are some roses as an offset to
the thorns of a Cabinet Office; New
York Tribune
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

During the high wind on Monday
the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Cade,
on Wolf creek four miles southwest
of town, caught on fire from spark,
and was burned to the ground. Her
SON saw the fire when it first started.
hut the wind prevented him check
ING It's progress. All the household
Goods, books, etc, were totally con-
sumed. Mr.. Cade not being able to
enter the house so rapidly did the
fame. spread. Mrs. Cade is now on
a visit to her old home in Philadel-
mia. and the loss of her home will
prove serious loss to her.-Sranada
EYponent'
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

The Arkansas valley between Pu-
eblo and Lamar will in a few years
be one continuous park if tree plant
Ing goes on at the present rate,
Farmers under the bitches are lining
their farms with forest trees, the cot
tonwood being the decided prefer
ence. 1t costs very little 20 put out
these trees, as there are many of
them along the river. Especially
around Rocky Ford is this noticea-
BILE. The liberality in tree planting,
which is not confined to that locality
alone, is a good thing for Colorado
and should be encouraged. The city
of Rocky Ford alone has set out 5 1000
cottonwoods this spring.-Field and
Farm.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

Mr.. o. G. Hess was appointed
County Attorney of Prowers county,
last week, by the board of commits
sioners. He was also retained by
the Bent county board in the same
capacity for this county. Mr.. Hess
is the only man in the state of Colo
RADIO and probably in the United
States, that enjoys the distinction of
acting as the county attorney of two
counties at one and the same time
Las Animas Leader
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

Col. r. G. Ingersoll says: believe
IN the gospel of justice-that we
must reap what we sow. l do not
believe In forgiveness. If / rob Mr..
Smith, and God forgives me, how
does it help Mr.. Smith? If / by
SANDER cover some poor girl with
the leprosy of some imputed crime,
and she withers away like blighted
flower, and afterwards / get forgive
ness, how does that help her?
If there is another world, we have
to settle, no bankruptcy court there.
Pay down. Among the ancient
Jews, if you committed a crime, you
had to kill sheep: now they say
charge it. Put it on the slate"
1t won't do. For every crime you
commit you must answer to yourself
and to the one you iniure. And if
you have ever clothed another with
unhappiness as with garment of
pain, you will never be as happy as
though you hadn't done that thing.
No forgiveness; eternal, memorable,
everlasting justice-that is what /
believe in. And if it goes hard with
me, will stand it. And l will stick
to my logic, and will bear it like a
man.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

If the west had been as tardy dur,
ing the campaign as the administra-
tion has been since, there would have
been no republican Offices to fill this
year. You'll get there in time to
carry banners and shin in voluntary
contributions for the campaign of
1892 Civil service has the call now.
Wait!--Pueblo Merry World,
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18
Lamar. Colorado. MAY 9Th. ,sa

Lamar, Colorado, May 9TH, 'a9.
The regular quarterly examination
of teachers will be held in Lamar,
Colorado, on May 31st and june lst,
when the county superintendent will
meet all persons desirous of passing
said examination.
F. E. IRWIN,
County Superintendent.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fs
Ry Co., will make a rate of one fare
for the round trip from points in
Colorado to Denver and return May
18th Goth and 22nd, account of tho
spring races at Overland Park, Den
YER
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

When Benjamin Franklin, the
wlsest man of his day, was asked
how he had managed to gatherer
such store of knowledge, he replied.
"By never being ashamed to ask a
civil question" In his day it was
impossible TO gain the information
from books, magazines and papers
that can be acquired at present, and
the art of drawing out of others
what they knew was assiduaously
cultivated. But there is still ample
opportunity to exercise the gift of
extracting knowledge personally
from those who have it.
No one man can know everything.
No man knows so much but that any
other man he meets knows more
about some subject than he does.
And the way to gain this informa.
ton In the possession of the other is
TO draw 1t out skillfully by a series
of appropriate questions. Most men
are pleased with the idea of enligbt-
ening another on some matter they
have investigated, and mastered, and
of which the other Is ignorant. 1t
is manifestation of superiority they
are pleased with.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

The long accepted belief that
green alfalfa was fatal to cattle,
when permitted to Craze upon it con-
tinually, has been entirely dissipated
by Messrs. Colt Reinhart & Burke,
who are at the present time and have
been for the last few weeks, grazing
their stock cattle upon field of that
grass. The cattle are gaming flesh
remarkably and from all appearance,
seems keenly to relish the treatment.
The grass when used for grazing
should be kept as dry as possibly,
for if it wet, it would probably prove
fatal, as has been steadily argued
and belieyed by farmer and cattle
man, but if dry there is no danger of
injury to cattle.--Las Animas Leader,
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

Lamar is the capital of the new
county of Prowers. 1t is a bright
little city on the Arkansas river in
the midst of as fine farming coun-
try as the sun eyer shone upon. The
streets are lined on either side with
rows of thrifty catalpa trees planted
last season and now well growing.
The people besides building fine
stores, churches, and cozy cottages
have constructed one of the largest
and most elegant school houses of
the mid-continent. The city has an
excellent system of water-works with
pressure for fire purposes sufficient
to drown out fire of moderate pro-
portions in the shortest time possible.
One might travel the continent to
find a more attractive place than
Lamar.-Field and Farm.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

A correspondent recommends tar
smoke for a diphtheria cure. His
treatment is to put few drops of
tar, like that used in ship yards, on
warm stovd-lid and to require the
patient to inhale and swallow the
smoke ten times a day for five MIN
utes each time. He has been ipyari-
ably successful in his experiments.
The Lamar register., 1889-05-18

A prominent physician told the
Opinion that never during eight
years practice in this city has he
seen so much destitution and poverty
as at the present time. He thinks
box-car advertising does the city
more injury than good. He heartily
endorses our plan for bringing new
factories here, and wishes 1t to sue
coed so that employment may be
given to the army of idle men now
in the city.-Pueblo Opinion.