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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-02-16
a COMEDIANS JOKE,
How He Recon- u Popular wash
ington Hotel to Fellow Actor.

How He Recommended u Popular wash
ington Hotel to a Fellow Actor.
Mr.. Powers, the well-known comic
opera comedian, perpetrated quite a
little joke just before the arrival of the
company in Washington. 1t is custo-
mary for the advance agents of theat-
the prices of the different hotels in each
city and send this information back to
the manager of the company, so that
selection of residence may be made by
the principals and members OF the
chorus. BY some accident the list of
Washington hotels did not reach the
"Yeomen of the Guard" company and
many members of the company were
about to visit Washington for the first
time. Said one of the men, an English
man, to Mr.. Powers, as the train was
approaching the capital:
"Tell me where to stop in Washing
ton, old chap? OF course you have
been there before, but have not, don t
you know?"
l didn't know any thing about it,"
said Powers, until you mentioned it.
Let me see, there are several hotels in
Washington; there is Wizards, OF his
toric renown; the Arlington, where
President Cleveland rested before he
was inaugurated. Then there is the
Hotel Chamberlain, famous for its ex-
quisite cuisine. Welcker's, too, is a
favorite resort for the more prominent
members of the profession. But as you
are going to the capital of the United
States for the first time would sug-
gest that you try the most exclusive
place in town. Very few professionals
stop there, but some OF the best known
and most noteworthy men in the coun-
try are regularly seen in its corridors.
l have never remained there over
night. as l stay with friends during
my visits to the capital, but | always
drop in and glance over the portraits
in the picture gallery and take turn
around the green house."
"Picture gallery, green house. Why,
that omust be doocid fine place. l
suppose the rate is pretty still."
"Yes, rather; but If you tell them
who you are think they will make a
s. or "a day rate"
80, could stand that for u week."
said the innocent seeker for informa-
ton. "What did you say the name of
the hotel was, old man?"
at is called the White House. Any
cab driver in Washington will know
where to take you. just mention my
name and don't let them bluff you at
the door. They are very cheeky some-
times, especially il they don't know
you"
1t Is said that on that same day
badly-used-up person who looked like
an Englishman was seen to fly down
the tagged walk leading from the por-
tico OF the executive mansion of Phila-
delphia avenue, vociferating for cab
to take him and his trunk away from
the most exclusive place in town, -
Cor. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-02-16
AMUSING ACuTENESS.
Anecdotes of Three Men Whose wit was
as Amusing as Their Cheeis.

AneCuOteS OF Thrce Men whose VIII was
as Amusing as Their Cheek.
Nowadays acuteness is deemed es-
sential to success in any direction, and
a certain amount of 1t does materially
aid in the accomplishments of n purpose.
But of u person reputed "cute." it is
advisable to beware, else one may find
himself unexpectedly involved in diff
Guilty of some kind.
While, for the greater part, human
acuteness is tinctured with base ele-
ments, 1t may be exercised without in
jury to the agent or object; mcrely ex-
emplify good-natured, though keen
wit.
A young man, under examination for
admission to the University of Edin-
burgh, was asked if he had studied
logic, and replied affirmatively.
"You understand the difference be-
tween cause and cffect9' INQUIRED the
professor.
81 do"
"Did you over know an instance
where the effect was in advance of the
causcp"
"Yes, SIR"
Mention it," said the professor, in
great amazement.
"Well when a man pushes wheel
barrow ahead of him."
On certain occasion, Rabelais de-
sired to visit Paris, but was destitute
OF the means for so doing. He made
up three packages. and marked them
poison for the King" Poison for the
Dauphin, "Poison for Monsieur"
His landlord saw them, reported the
case to the authorities, and he was ar
rested and taken to Paris. The con-
tents Of the packages were analyzed,
found to be brickdust and harmless.
Then Rabelais explained matters, and
the King was highly amused by the
ruse.
In days gone by. few Southern law
yers were more distinguished than
Luther Martin. He was one day rid
ing to Annapolis in stage-coach,
when his only companion-a young
man who had just been admitted to the
llill
"Mr. Martin, you have been wonder.
fully successful in your profession.
Are you willing to acquaint me with
the secret of your success""
III you will pay my expenses during
the few days that l shall remain in
Annapolis"
II will" was the earnest response.
at is in tnis advice: Deny every
thing and insist upon proof"
AT Annapolis, Mr.. Martin enjoyed
all the luXuries that a fine hotel could
furnish. regardless of expense, and,
when the time for his departure ar.
rived, passed the ..bill'-of enormous
proportions--to the young lawyer who
was standing near. The latter merely
glanced at it, and then returned it To
Mr.. Martin.
aren't you going to pay it?n Mr..
Martin asked.
"Pay what?"
This bill. Didn't you promise tc
defray my expenses while was in An
napolisp"
MY dear sir," was the quiet reply
al deny every thing and insist upor
proof"
The eminent lawyer paid his bill
and laughingly said to the young man
"You need no farther counsel from
me. "-Golden Days.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-02-16
FEMALE sELElshNEss.
tt Is Exhibited Nowhere So O0ensively ms
on the Street Cars.

lt ExhiDitcu nowhere 30 OUenbtfeiy bb
on the Street Cars.
Much has been written about the
courtesy and Difference paid by the
average male American to women.
Envious foreigners have declared that
Americans spoil their women by this
course, making them both selfish and
useless. This assertion, coming from
foreign source, is not likely to deter
the average American from making
life rs easy and pleasant as possible to
wife, sister or sweetheart. Yet it is to
be feared that the example OF Difference
and consideration for the comfort OF
others set by the average male Amer
lean in his intercourse with women is
not followed by American women in
their treatment of each other.
This lack of courtesy to one another
on the part of women is manifested in
various ways, but in none more con-
spicuoslv or Extensively than in the
street cars The other day we'll
dressed woman, carrying u baby, got
into a crowded car on Ridge avenue.
The seats were all occupied by women,
the only men in the car having given
up their seats. Not woman moved to
offer the mother a place and she was
compelled to STAND, holding her baby
in her arms for two squares until one
OF the women occupying a seat was
ready to leave the car. Such sight
would not have been witnessed in car
1otr n
woman entered cable-car on Columbia
avenue with hand satchel and bum
die. The hand satchel she placed on
her lap and the bundle on the seat be-
side. Shortly aiterward q woman
carrying baby got upon the car. The
bundle occupied the only vacant seat.
Its owner never lifted it to make room
for her burdened sister and another
woman had to give up her seat to the
mother and stand because the owner
of the bundle lacked common polite
ness.
1t may be claimed that these are eX-
ceptional cases of thoughtlessness or
heartlessness. Granted. But they are
duplicated every day in some form.
No regular patron of the street cars
has failed to observe that women are
much moro ready to move to make
room for u man than for another
woman. This is doubtless compli-
mentary to the men, but the woman
who is compelled to stand while one OF
her own sex sits sideways occupying
the space of two seats or fills the vacant
seat beside her with bundles has good
reason to complain. And the healthy
woman who will sit and allow a mother
carrying u baby to stand little deserves
the courtesy she almost invariably re-
ceives at the hands of gentlemen.
Whether this lack of courtesy to each
other on the part of women be due to
downright selfishness or only to mat
tention, it is equally culpable. No lady
will occupy the space of two seats
either herself or with her bundles
while another is standing, if she knows
it, and it is her business to know it il
such thing occurs. If the women who
are anxious TO appear well in the eyes
of men knew the impression such ex-
| hibitions of selfishness on their par,
make upon the men who witness them,
they would be more attentive while in
the ars.-Philadelphia Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-02-16
VICIOUS. PROTECTION.
Interesting Figures Compiled from Mr..
Schoenhofs Tariff Report.

h"hhh AsSPSa"
The report of Mr.. Schoenhof, who
was delegated by the State Depart
ment to ascertain the difference be-
tween the wages paid to labor en-
ployed in certain industries in the
United States and those paid in similar
Industries in other lands, reveals that
while tho labor cost of producing a
pair Of shoes in Massachusetts, is 50
cents per PAIR, it is from 81 to 81 cents
in Germany, II cents in Austria and
Ga cents in England. In other words,
the labor cost OF producing shoes is al
most so per cent. less in the United
States than in Europe, yet for the
professed purpose OF protecting" the
labor employed in this industry the
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-02-16
PRISON MANAGEMENT.
Tho Illinois Good-Time Law and Some of
1ts beneficial Results.

1ts Beneficial Results.
One of the greatest aids to good dis
cipline in the Illinois prisons was the
passage OF the "Good-Time" law in
1872. 1t provides that every convict
who is sentenced to serve term of
years, and who shall have 10 infrac-
ton of the rules recorded against him,
and who performs in faithful manner
the duties assigned him, shall be en-
titled to diminution of time from his
sentence as appears in the following
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-02-16
THE VANDERBILT WEALTH.
No Other Single Family In the World Is
so Enormously Rich.

No Other Single Family In the World Is
so Enormously Rich.
The combin ed Vanderbilt wealth
amounts to $274, 900, 900, and the esti-
mated income from it per annum is
S13,S64, 400 No other single family in
the world is so rich. If kept intact the
total fortune will at the end of twenty
five years almost reach $1,000. 600. 900,
and this result will be attained by the
simple arithmetical progression of COM
pound interest. The rapid increase of
the Vanderbilt millions clearly shows
how money begets money.
If the combined Vanderbilt wealth
were all in one-dollar bills the area Of
paper would be just equal to the
amount of white paper required to
print 41S2,55S copies of the eight
page World. Ii the bills were Joined
end to end they would stretch out 3l,32l
miles, or, in other words, would go IL
trihe more than once and Il quarter
around the globe at its greatest cir
cumference.
A careful estimation of the wealth
Of individual members of the Wander
bilt family makes the following eX-
hibit:
Cornelius Vanderbilt ..sllo'WO0DO
William X Vanderbilt. ............ -. s5DOlOOJ
Frederick w. Vanderbilt. ............ lb,0TOODO
George w. Vanderbilt. 15,.OOOm
Mrs Elliott f. Shepard .............. 12,WOO6l
Nrs William d. Sloane. .....,.. 12,OOlOOO
Mrs Hamilton Nick Twombly. 12,OOOOOO
Mrs W. Seward Webb.............. 12,0D0W
,, az /, ,.nn n.un
Total. ........ s2i1,UUobo
Mrs. William III. Vanderbilt has no
fortune in her own name, contrary to
the general belief. She has an annuity
OF 100000.
When William III. Vanderbilt died
he left fortune, in round numbers, OF
has increased in the three years that
have elapsed since his death. Old Com
modore Vanderbilt left his grandson
Cornelius $5,000,000 and his other
three grandsons $4,000, 900 each. Will
lam X. operated extensively in the
stock market five years ago and, it was
generally understood at the time, lost
his entire fortune, which he had in
creased to $5,000.000. He was report
ed to have received an allowance of
$4,000 year from his father for his
personal expenses thereafter and until
the death of the latter. About the time
of or shortly before the termination of
William X. 3 disastrous experience in
Wall street, Cornelius began speeula-
ting and was reported to have lost
about $3,000,000 OF his fortune, which
had, however, grown to $S,000.000.
The fortunes of Frederick and George
Vanderbilt had also appreciated in
value, though not to the same extent
as the others. Frederick had been sue
cessful in stock speculations and George
had made highly remunerative invest
ments under the direction o. his father.
Altogether, there was in the family.
outside OF William III. Vanderbilt's per-
sonal fortune, $12 100000 Deducting
that amount the wealth OF William IL.
Vanderbilt has increased $4,000, 900
since his death. Y. World.
The water is colder at the bottom
than at the surface. In many bays on
tho coast of Norway the water often
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-02-16

The water is colder at the bottom
than at the surface. In many bays on
the coast of Norway the water often
freezes at the bottom bafore 1t does
above.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
ETHEREAL MILDNEss.

II seems strange that n region lying
so far north a. Montana should not
experience colder weat her, and that
the winters should not set in earlier.
While Montanlans are basking i'm the
sunshine, the inhabitants of the far
southwestern states and territories
are struggling through Il blizzard or
crawling out of IA snow drift. Fully n
dozen lives were lost in the storm
that recently visited Colorado and
New Mexico. But altitude may have
more to do with this than latitude,
The River Press speaking on this point
says:
Montana occupies Il great depression
IN the Rocky mountains. Its mean
altitude, including the mount ain peal s
according to observations made by
Prof. Gannett Of the Hayden survey,
Is 5000 feet above sea level. 1t is
1000 feet lower than Colorado, 5000
Ieet lower than Wyoming. and 1900
feet lower than New Mexico. Fort
Benton Is 2.SlI feet; Helena 1,266
feet and Butte $500 feet above sea
level. Aside from it's comparatively
low altitude Montana is i'm the direct
line OF the trade winds which pass
over the great Japan current whose
temperature never falls below S6o
Fahrenheit. These trade winds blow
eastward carrying warmth wherever
they are felt. In the winter months
they raise the temperature over the
line of their track and when not cut
OF by cross currents OF air or over
come 10y cold waves from the north
become in Montana what are called
''chinooks'- soft warm wind before
which the snow on the hill tops,
mountain sides and valleys disap-
pears like frost before n July sun
They exercise powerful influence
upon the climate of Montana and are
sometimes felt as far east as central
Dakota
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

Messrs. John W. Beck and phillip
saunders qualified as county com.
missioners last Monday and immedi
ately donned the harness. Messrs.
John y. Barnes and Edwin Chandler,
retiring members OF the board, were
present to attend to the business for
which the meeting was called in the
event the newly elected members did
not qualify. The new board as organ
lied consists OF John W. Beck, chair
man, Phillip Saunders and John Me
Court, the latter being reelected.
The retiring members were elected
ut the first election held i'm Fergus
county, Mr.. Barnes for four and Mr..
Chandler for six years. The admis-
sion OF Montana terminated their
terms OF office. In retiring to private
life both gentlemen will carry with
them the good will OF all our citizens.
They performed their duty in thor
ough and conscientious manner, often
Inconvenience, and leave the county
finances in Il most satisfactory con-
dition.
County commissioners should he
men OF sound judgment, good bust
ness ability and have a general knowl-
edge OF county government and the
needs OF the people. That every men,
ser OF the present board possesses
these qualifications there is every rea-
son to believe. Mr.. McCourt has
given, we might say, universal salts
faction as a member OF the old board,
and brings to the new, valuable expe-
riencs. Messrs. Beck and Saunders
are successful business men, know the |
needs OF the county and how to pro-
vide for them !udiciously. We bespeak
or the board an administration OF
affairs satisfactory to their constitu-
snrN-
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The double celebration OF the hun
dredth anniversary OF the appoint
ment of the first Catholic bishop
IN America, and the first congress
OF Catholic laymen held in the
United states, occurred in Baltimore
last week There was large attend
ance OF laymen, and the proceedings
were conducted in a manner that
reflects great credit on this religious
body. The spirit of loyalty and devo-
ton to the government and its insti-
tutlons was very manifest. showing
that the absolute separation OF church
and state met the approval OF Catho-
lies. There were many able addresses
delivered, the most OF which were
marked with a broad and tolerant
spirit. The world vii. get better fast
when the fetters OF despotic church
dogmas relax n little. An intellectual
slave is the most pitiable of all slaves.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
MONTANA NEWS.

Charles Albrecht. an old-time resident o
Helena, died ia that city ON the 18th inst
ef rheumatism ef the heart.
The total assessment of Custer county !.
Sl,l.I, ,oIo; of this cattle is S2.2gG, ,o35
horses, s57 200; sheep, slGo, 200.
Mrs. Turner offers "A reward of $500 foi
the recovery OF the remains Of her husband
DIR. Turner, who was drowned ia the Mis-
souri ON the I'D ult
Fffty-six bars of bullion, containing IS. :.
56;' ounces of silver and III 90 ounces sI
gold. was the output Of the Grants mine
for the week ending NOv.7.
Five men were killed on the Butte & Gal
latin branch of the Northern Pacific rail
Soad ON Tuesday of last week by the pre-
mature explosion of several kegs of powder.
j. u. Whitlatch. one of the pioneer quartz z
miners of Montana and "ne who made u
million of money out of the business. il,
visiting the state for the first time in many
years.
The earnings of the Northern Pacirie ior
oct"ber show an increase in freight bust
ness over the corresponding month last
year of S313,?32. and in passenger trairc
an increase of sol .GO6.
W. j. Hunter, Carl Kleinschmi,lt and T.
t. Crutchsr have incorporated the Helena
Granite company with "a capital stock of
Sl0o.0oo, in 100000 shares of 81 each.
The offices and principal place of business
will he in Helena.
Charles T.. Severance, who arrived in the
@ty on the noon train to-day. is just from
Iowa, to which place he shipped severel
Thousand head Of sheep to feed. They will
be sent forward to the Chicago market as
h'-t AS they get in prime condition. Great
Fails Tribune.
The last official act Of ex Gov. Whit. was
the exercise Of executive clemency in the
pardon of Joseph Walters, who was sen.
fenced in the district court of Bea yerhead
county last April to II years imprisonment
in the penitentiary.
Livingston enterprise: The Northern Pa
ciGc management is said To he considering
the Feasibility Of adding another through
passenger train To its service. This would
he an Improvement that w"uld he duly ap-
preciated by the people along this division.
especially that portion travelling between
Livingston and Helena.
Lieut.. Rivers. of the First cavalry, sta
toned at Custer, trotted his cavalry saddle
horse over a broken country eleven miles
against time. The bet was that he could
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
To the Taxpayers of School District No. l

We did not intend {" make any sprsa,
in the newspaper, but the contractor ha,
now left us no choice but to reply to hi,
item of last week. We think it right and
proper that you should know just wha,
our sentiments are, and where you stand
Notwithstanding Mr.. Kanes avowalthat
he will pay no forfeit for non completion ol
the building at the time specified in the con.
tract, we new tell you, and you may rest
perfectly easy about il, that for every day
from the first of this month Cless the days
it was impossible to work on account of
the weather prior To that date) until the
day the building is completed, as per con
tract, and the keys delivered to MS, the sum
OF SO shall be deducted by us from the
amount then due to him.
lie says there have been changes made
from the original plans. Quite true, say
we. Has any oi those changes to which he
rsiers entailed one hour of extra labor. OF
one dollar for extra material on his part
Have not all so-caled changes been in his
favor, and ought {" have tended To hast. n
instead of retardng the completion of the
building The stone work, as completed.
has also undergone u change. Did this
board. or any other board. authorize it,
and would it (the stone work. suggest AN
extension of time? We think not.
To the people Of th, district we will say
that we have tried. and will still try. To do
I he very best we know as between nsauand
man. We are not experts on building mat
ters, but we do lay claim 20 a lit tie common
sense, and we have had the very best man
We could find to superintend the work aud
see that proper material was used, and we
believe he has filled the bill all around. We
iO not wish to seem harsh or unduly exact |
ng. We have listened To II great deal s.f
oud talk from Mr.. Kane about what he
would and would net do. Now he has |
creed us To tell him what We shall do. |
ustice tn the district demands il. and We
relieve the district will sustain Ills to the
cry end. AS for the building remaining in
"mplete during Mr.. Kane. pleasure, We
will see to that.
lSigned FRANK Day, Chairman
PETER ANDERSON.
SAMUEL pHILIIPs.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

| Board called To order at 10 "a. M Pres
ent, john W. Beck, John McCourt aud i
saunders, commissioners. and W. II. Kelly
clerk
| New board organized and J. w. Becl
chosen as chairman.
Board met to hear reno nst ra nces u gains,
raises in assessment made in supplementary
list
| The raise OF 5000 made ON land of Mrs
NJ. A. Calbreath is hereby cut off.
Brooks Bro. $ assessment reduced 81, 15O
ON lumber not owned April /.
Adjourned to p. m.
Called at I y. m. All present.
Assessment Of Peter Weydert cut 100
acres Of land not owned April I, 500.
Assessment of Judith Cattle Co. cut
$1,000 ON improvements, that being the
amount of raise.
Assessment of X. A. Clark cut 5000 on
raise of $3.50 made ON improvements.
The following bills ha wing been filed over
30 days, were allowed by the board:
Gutra * Hol'ensaek, ballot boxes...sI5 90
}. W. Gray, work on polling place. 1 oo
Frank Day, blacksmith work.......... I3 90
l.. W. Eldridge, eommission......:Jo 90
The viewers reports ON roads running
from Le~istown to Castle Butte and Castle
Butte to Big Spring creek having laid over
from regular September session, were taken
up aud adopted and road. declare county
roads as deseribe.l in reports.
Bond of Jacob Nave, supervisor road
district No. IL. examined and appr.yeJ.
Bond oi A. q. Redding, justice of the
peace OF Tibet township, examined and an
proved.
Adjourned sine die