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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19
John Wilkes Booth.

1t may here be said with propriety
that, with his health, youth, personal
grace and dramatic inheritance, he
could earn, in the very alluring work
of leading actor, from $500 to 81 900
per week at that time. Yet the eccen-
tricity born within him made him
ambitious, when in a strange mood.
of emulating the youth who fired
the EpheSian dome, " or to act the part
of Brutus in real life His abduction
plot was a matured plan, conceived in
the fall of 1864, brilliant, daring and
full of danger, but it failed, and he
felt the modification as if it were a
sort of disgrace. The assassination
was the Brutus impulse, and it came
to him only on the day of its perform
ance, and after he learned of an OPP
portunity, as may be seen by what
followed his arrival at the theatre.
Letters from other cities were wait
ing for him there that day. He re-
ceived and read them in front of the
building. He was pleasantly tainted
by some of his Union friends there
with the information that the presi-
dent and Gen. Grant would both be at
the theatre that evening, and one add
ed: Gen. Lee will be with them. :"
Booth quickly responded: They
won't parade Lee as the Romans did
their captives, | hope" The remark
about Lees coming was withdrawn,
but the effect of the information as to
President Lincoln and Gen. Grant was
apparent. Booth grew distracted and
thoughtful, and soon departed, with
the first possible information he could
have hadof the presidents intention
to visit the theatre that night,
At 1920 o'clock he asSassinated Presi-
dent Lincoln. John T. Ford in North
American Review.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19
The Cypress Tree.

A cypress tree in Somma, Lombardy,
is said to have been standing since the
time of julius Caesar. Napoleon, In max
ing a road over the Simplon, deviated
from a straight line that he might not be
obliged to cut it down. Cypress wood Is
very enduring, and for this reason no
doubt, it was used for mummy cases and
statues. PIiny tells us a statue of Jupiter
carved from cypress wood remained
standing for 900 years. In Turkish ceme-
teries it is rule to plant tree OF this
variety at every interment. Cypanissus'
a beautiful youth, was transformed into
a cypress by Apollo that he might grieve
all the time. The cypress is an emblem
of mourning. -Vicks Magazine.
The circumference of heneck and the
calf of the leg are the same: The cir
conference Of the neck equals twice the
circumference of the wrist. Three times
the circumference of the head equals the
length of the body.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19
SHE KNEW.

On the front row we sat.
While her large opera hat
Quite sheltered US both from the rear.
And enabled us well
My great passion 10 tell
To her charmingly shell like pink ear.
Twas an opera troupe,
Where the star was "s,Ipe,-
Ballet large and of scenery lot.
Nov, what think your" said.
As the lime light shoue red
Tout ensemble is fine, is it mott"
AS spoke came blare
From the orchestra there;
All the brass horns were put to the test
Ahi no Boston girl she,
With her 'thsness' of s'the''-
My companion came from the far west.
She said as she smiled
On the great ballet wild:
They are gaudily dressed, no dispute;
The ensembles intense,
And the chorus immense,
But there's far, far too much of the toot ,
Omaha World
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19
WIN Steal Tobacco but Not Gold.

~ In the largest jewelry shops in New
York, where 5000 worth of gold is
used IN a day, the gold is not weighed
out to the workmen, and nothing but
Ihe honesty of the employees prevents
loss. But while the gold is allowed to
1e thus exposed, tobacco has to be
locked up because it has been found
mat the man who would not steal a
gram of his employers gold would
hot hesitate to appropriate his neigh
Dors tobacco. Detroit Free Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19
An End Accomplished,

Little Randall was pounding vigor-
ously al the door one day and calling
his mother to unlock it and let him
in. One of the neighbors hearing him,
said, why, Randall, you are max
ing an awful noise; what if you should
break the door down2" 81 could get in
then" was the reply. Portland (Me. /
Argus.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19
,IosepI,,s Pants.

My little Q year old has added some
thing new to the story of Joseph and
his brethren. | told him the Bible
version of the story, and he seemed
much interested in Joseph's coat of
many colors. When had finished he
said: Papa, tell me about his pants. I"
The Home Maker.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19

About 100 years ago man named
Droz made very curious clock. Upon
the top sat negro, shepherd and a
dog. When the clock struck the ne
gro played six tunes upon a flute and
the dog moved toward him as though
glad to see him.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19
IIliteracy.

There are in South Carolina IS, 900
whites who cannot read or write, an
equal number in Tennessee, 90. 900 in
Georgia, 10000 in Alabama, 5000 in
Mississippi, 10000 in louisiana, 20, COS
in North Carolina, and 1000 III Vir
ginia. Brooklyn Eagle.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1890-07-19
Grants Laconic vicksburg Letter.

President Guild of the Boston Art
club possesses a letter written by Gen.
Grant after the fall of Vicksburg,
which furnishes an example of the re-
markabl y concise expression for which
the great captain was noted. Even
the magnitude of the event did not ex-
cite any exuberance of JHbilation.
VIcKsBuRG. July 6, 1865.
Dear Father: Vicksburg has at last surrendered
after siege of over forty days The surrender took
place on the morning of the 4th of July. | found
/ had continuously underestimated the force Of
the enemy both in men and in artillery The
number OF prisoners surrendered was 10000 The
process of paroling is SO tedious, however, TINT
many who are DESTROYS Of getting to their homes
viii escape before the parolng officers get around
to them The arms taken are about 100 pieces Of
artillery and over 10000 stand of small arms The
enemy still had about four days rations of dour
and meat and large quantity Of sugar. Tbs
weather is now exceedingly warm and the roads
intoleraby dusty. It cannot be expected under
these circumstances that the health of this corl-
mand can keep up az it has done NY troops
were not allowed one hours time after the sur
render, but were at once started after other
game. My health has continued very good dur
ing the campaign which has just closed
Remember me to all at home. ULYssza
Springfield Union.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

was there, because he had 70 live like a
beggar, but he clung to his Summitville
mines, and they are undoubtedly prop
ertv of immense possibilities. he has
stuck to them since he left the senate,
shaving and contriving, like man with
q desperate purpose in his soul, and
never once showing himself in political
circles about Denver. It is understood
he has it IN for Senator Teller, and
means to give It to him in the neck this
year if he can scrape together money
enough to make fight.
Bowen is supple politician, and with
money in his purse he could unquestion-
ably cut an important figure in this sem
atorial fight: not that there Is any chance
of his getting the place himself-he
knows that-but he is just the man to
waltz in at favorable juncture IN the
fight and fetch Teller swipe that will
knock him silly.
Bowen is not exactly political heavy
weight. but he has q certain reckless
cleverness, and he has never been with
out q following. The fellow has q STRAIN
of brigandish nonohalance about him
that is fascinating to the political small
fry.
Teller is not to say unpopular at home,
but the man Is cold and unsympathetic,
aud just now there is a disposition among
old political friends, whose grievances
have accumulated, to let him rustic for
himself this year. If good silver bill
passes, that will help him, and no doubt
when it comes to showdown most Of
the old friends win be with him.
But senatorial fight III Colorado takel
more than friendship to win. Money Is :
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

winter and the legislature to be elected
this year will elect his successor. He
is anxious to succeed himself and in an
Eastern state would be pretty certain to
do so, for his services have been fairly
satisfactory to the party and the people.
But the field is full of rivals and every
rival is an enemy and every enemy has
sworn the vendetta, and it is war to the
knife and knife to the hilt.
Ex-senator Hill, Teller's traditional
enemy, backed by his immense wealth
ana possessing the chief newspaper in the
state, is in the field determined to "get
there or bust the party"
Ex-senator Tabor has already flung
his colors to the breeze; ex-senator Chill
colt Is understood to be watching the
brewing storm with q hopeful gaze; ex-
Congressman Symes IS believed TO cast a
ysarning eye toward the grand prize
from the solitude of his law office; Con-
gresham Townsend is understood to in
dulge pleasing hopes Of lucky transit
tion from the house of representatives to
the august chamber of the senate, and
Gov. Cooper has not escaped the suspi-
cion OF an ambition beyond the. execu-
tive char of the commonwealth. OF ex-
Senator Bowen, it is only known on
general principles that he viii play his
hand for all that is in it. whether he
holds four aces or bob-taIl flush. Just
at present he is doing the grand sphinx
role at his Summitville gold mines down
in the San Juan mountains, and nobody
In political oircles hears from him.
Bowen ruined himself financially TO
ges.to the senate eight years ago, and
was miserable man ell the while he
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

man, however, which counts for some
thing il politics, and he il personally
popular.
Among the more respectable posibili-
ties ex-senator Chilcott holds first place.
He lives in the southern part of the state
and may expect a certain support on
that account in any event. Most Of the
others are Denver men.
Tabor is personally very popular in
Colorado. He has been a useful citizen
and is good hearted man, but he is the
clumsiest political blunderer on earth
and there is no serious disposition even
among those who like him most, and
everybody likes him, to put him into any
high public position again.
Hill is different man; he has an i'm
portant following; he stands way up with
the people, especially With the people
who know least of public life. When he
was in the senate he showed a marked
instinct for the popular side and the right
side of public questions. He is scholar
and q man OF unquestionable ability
The state was proud OF the high position
he took in the senate. He posed pretty
successfully ss reformer and he has
played the same role at home since he
left the senate. If it we're matter of
popular election ne would stand at
least an even chance against Teller !,
but his newspaper has been a political
calamity to him. BE has really no head
for practical politics, and through the
reckless and often unfounded accusations
of his paper in the cause of reform he
has outraged or wounded and slienated
every local polItician with influence
enough to be useful % him IN this hour
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

sine qua non. Prosperous rezsh will not
leave their affairs and stand for the leg
islature, and the scrubs that get the
nominations have to get their campaign
expenses paid by the senatorial csndi-
dates. The railroads figure largely in
this matter il Colorado and Teller has
always had the friendship Of the railroad
authorities. Ex-senator Hill on the
contrary has always had the railroad
authorities against him, but he has
money enough to go it alone. Like ex-
Senator Tabor he is q multi millionaire
Governor Cooper is also reckoned q
millionaire; ex-senator Chilcott too is
rich, having recently made big fortune
by the boom in Pueblo real estate, where
for years he has been large holder;
ex-Congressman Symes is worth 8 quar-
ter of a million, but that is mere baga-
telle beside the fortunes OF Hill and
Tabor; either of them could spend as
much as that 20 get the senaforship ard
nor vince under the cost.
Symes really cannot cut much Of O
figure in the contest. He has high rep
utation and stands well with the peo-
pie, but he cannot put out the money to
make the fight. he gave up the finest
law practice in the state to go to con-
gress, and when he came ont his practice
was gone. To be sure he can live with
out it, but he cannot put out much
money without damaging his fortune
and he is too prudent to do that.
Cooper could spend some money without
hurting himself, but Cooper has hardly
gained foothold in politics that would
warrant q serious effort for the senator
shin. He has she name Of being lucky
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

OF his need. But his power in tia state.
is unquestionably large, in spite q,
fact. Both he and Teller are iu9Rlacable
in their hatred of each other aid the old
fued that existed between them and be-
came source of national sc4Adal wheA
Hill was in the senate andHel36f in
Arthur's cabinet survives in al Its re-
morseless bitterness to-day. Hill was
unquestionably done out of re-eleos.
ton fairly earned by good services six
years ago by Teller's superior skill as q
politician, and now the day of reckoning
is at hand.
Circumstances render it reasonably
clear that Hin is determined to have bis
revenge this year If he has to wreck the
party to accomplish his purpose. He
unquestionably has the power TO do this,
and just as unquestionably he has the
nerve to sink his own hopes il order to
crush his enemy. If it were not for his
calamitous newspaper it is generally Hd-
mitted that he might make a successful
fight for the place, but a man might just
as well have q mill stone about his neck
as to venture on the tempestuous sea Of
Colorado politics weighted down with a
newspaper.
This situation gives the game into the
hands OF the Democrats and they ara
warily preparing to make the most Of it.
The eminent Thomas NJ. Patterson will
De the unanimous choice OF the Demo-
Gratis for this senatorial honor. He has
been the leader OF the party for twenty
years aud his renowned eioquenee as q
barrister and political orator has already,
made him national character. -
Patterson is man Of really eminent.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11
COLORADO POLITICS.
The Coming Senatorial Fight Will be
Bitter One-The Candidates.
The Split in the Republican Ranks Win Give
the Game into the Hands Of the
Democrats-HiIl and Teller.
oOrreEpOndence Of the Gazette.

correspondence Of the Gazette.
DENVER, COL, May colorado may
isiriy be reokoned this year doubtful
state. The bitterness of the senatorial
light the principal cause of the ''doubt-
iplness. - Other causes there are, but
tAey are of minor import. Political
supremacy in the Western states is more
intimately linked with the Federal sena-
lorships than in the more populous states
VI the East. Everything else in politics
strictly subordinated to these two
grand prizes. This is peculiarly true of
colorado. whose population, though
comparatively small in numbers-about
COY, O0O-is characterized by a sanguine
intelligence and an energy and vehe-
mence OF action almost uncomfortable 10
apiodding Fastener. They are also char
aeterized by a sufficient degree of polit-
zeal Independence ,(thongh the Republic
can majority is pToportionally about the
largest N the country TO render every
general election interesting. The ma
lority at the last state election was 10,
V9o in total 'Hossso1 So 900.
Senator Teller's term expires next
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

JaIl-round ability-a man with high In
htzact for public life. He will cut
lsreer figure in che United States senate
tAh9eny man now representing q West
Ieern st4te, with the possible exception of
IngalIseof Kansas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

P ALACE SILK SALE.

1Snch Cred all shades former Palace price, 25c
19ch Colored China Silks Rose Roseau gs russo,
Nuben former price 65c, Palace price 40c.
2nch Figured China Silks blue green 40c
l9nch Coored grain silks special offering SEAL Grill Nile cardinal
golden brown, navy blue worth 81, now 40c
19nch Brocade an Grill gray, cardinal mousse, formerly
ST. Palace price Soc 2nch Powered India silks old
dnal gobene och ST. Palace 2Oc
Novelty striped Faconni silks former price ST. Palace 0c 2nc
Cooed Rhadames pm SEAL TAM sapphire formerly $50
Palace price 75c 2lnch Fale Fancs sapphire
s goded brown formerly $5o Palace 95c 20ch Novelty
rocad Silks ccs and rich colorng worth ST. Palace 90
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11
Special which have been Stock over 80
SPECIAL.

500 Ladies' Jersey ribbed gapze weight white vests low
neck and sleeveless, all Sizes at 25c.
300 Ladies' ribbed Lse in white, pink blue all
sizes, at Soc.
125 Ladies' silk vests sizes, cream only 75c each.
800 Ladies' fine silk vests cream white, Nile, lizard,
black cardinal pink blue, gray, etc., at 81 to $3.50 EACH
@We complete stock of infants children's and
Misses Isle and gauze vests for oneothod infants all the
way up to grown Misses.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

This cut represents a lot of
300 pair ladies' glaze dongola
shoes in both common sense
and opera lasts and heel, with
beautifully worked button
holes, a very soft and COM
Portable shoe; regular price,
$3.50; tumbled down price,
$3.50.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-11

If you hava ASSISTING to sell or ex-
change. list ith E. W. Tfbbetts :,
Powell bloqE sI y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-10-24

FILLED THE COFFIN WITH GOLD The
case of Pennington against Woodruff, the
original SUI. Of which began fifty years ego,
is down far trial IL the Chancefy Court, at
Trenton, ). Il arises out of the fortune
left By George W Hughes, who died in
Russia. On his death the widow hit on
novel piau TO get the moneq to this country.
She converted large psrt of the cash into
gold doubioons, which shs packed safely In
coffin. She brought The cofin with her to
New York, every one on board supposing
that tho coGiu Contained the body of her
husband. Go arriving in New York she
converted the doubloons into Uoited States
bonds and other securities. Soon afterward
she married :he Rev Mr.. Weiss. When the
will OF her former husband arrived from
Russia 1t was found that he had left the
whole of his estate 10 the children of his
brothers, Tbs present suit is for title to
unep pcumbe-ed real estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-10-24
ask ANDRTA Va FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER "a, 1890
FOR SALE AND RENT.

noe RENT AT S12-PART OF DWELLING,
e south front, opposite Christ Church Conve-
nient to depot Apply at 129 south "ashinston
street, oct1O LW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-10-24

REMARKABLE PIECES OF CUTLERY
"Yes," said Mslp street hardware dealer.
shat is the largest knife in America. It
was made to order by firm In Germany.
One man did tie whole job. and it took him
just a year."
The knife in question is known to almost
every person in Cincinnati, and perhaps for
100 miles sEound. It has ffty-six blades
and is q chest Of tools in itself. containing
anything from slender toothpick or cigar
punch to pair of scissors or a handsaw.
The handle is of tortoise shell and the NOV
able parts are goi6 plated. 1t weighs thir-
teen pounds, and modest card says, For
sale, $780,"
"rhst Ia not the largest In the world,
though" continued the dealer Jonathan
Crookes invented aad msds unique end
superb specimen of cutlery in the shape Of 3
knife with ,S21 blades, which has been he
wonder of the world Of cutters. He then
worked for Joseph Rodgers. of Sheffield,
England. who COW hes the big knife 10 his
possession. hu5 Crookes has since started up
In business Tor himself, and with his old
employer and George Wcs!enholm has
made Sheffield famous for its cutlery."-
Cincinnati Times-&ar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-10-24
Is tie Sun Growing Cold?

We want TO know Wtetnef tne suu 10
showing any symptoms OF decay, sSys the
Story Of the Heavens are the days as warm
and ss bright as they we're ten years ago !?
We can fad 90 evidence ofaDy change since
the beginning of autheItic records. If the
SUMS heat had percsptibly changed within
the Last 9, 00G years we should expect to hnd
corresponding changes in the distribution OF
% anets and amin ais, but no sGUt change has
been detected.
Th. re is DO reason TO thick that tbe Gil
mate of ancient Greece or of ancient Rome
waq sppreciabiy different from the climates
of the Greece and the Rome that we knoR
at this day. Tne vine and olive grow now
where they grew 1000 years ago. We must
not. however, lay TOO much stress on this ar
aument. for the eG4cts of slight changes 10
the sun's heat may have beer neutrslizad oy
corresponding edsptions in the pliabie or
ge nisms OF cultivated plautS
All we Can cert .iaIy coLciuda ls that no
marked change has akan plaoe IL tho beat
of the Gun during bis.ovicai ime. But when
We come to look back into vastly earlier
ages we 6nd the most copous evidence that
he earth hos underson great changes IN
climate. Geological records can on this
question hardy be misiuterpretsd Yet 1t Is
curious tc note that these changes are hard
IL such as could asise from the gradual ex-
hauslon of the suE's radiation. No doubt
10 very enrly times we have eVi-
dence that he earth's climate must have
been much warmer than at pressot. We
had the great carboniferons epoch, when
the temperature must almost nave been
tropical in arctic latitudes.
Yet it is badly possible to cite this as evil
dence that the sun vas then much more
powerful, for We are Immediately reminded
of the glacial epoch when our temperate
zones were incased In sheets OF solid ice, a5
aorthern Greenland is at present. Ii we
suppose the sun to have been hotter than 1t
is at present to account for the vegetation
which produced coal, then we ought to as
sumo the sun tc be colder than it ia now to
account for the glacial epoch. 1t is not
reasonable TO attribute such phenomena to
such oscillations Ia thu radiation from the
sun. The glacial epochs prove that We can
0ot appeal to geology 10 cid OF the doctrine
that secular cooling of the sun i5 now in
progress.
The geological variations of climate may
have bsen caused By changes in the earth
itself, by changes 10 the position of its sxa,
by changes In its actual orbit, but however
they have been caused, they hardly tell Us
much with regard to the previous history of
the SUM- The heat of the sun has lasted for
countless ages, ye. We can not credit the
sun with the power of actually creating
heat. We must apply even to the msjss!io
mass c the sun the same laws which We
have found by our experiments on the earth.
We must ask: Whence comes the heat
sufficient to supply this tremendous outgo-
ing?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-10-24

VALUABLE DWELLING AND WAREHOUSE
Y PROPERTY IN ALEXANDRIA FOR SALE.
1. THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING, with
garden stable, &C., on the wet side of St. Asa h
street, between Prince and Duke streets. late the
residence of VIM. N. McYeigh, decd.
2. THREE-STORY BRICK DWELLING and
LOT adjoining on the north.
3. TWO BRICK DWELLINGS northwest cor.
ner of Cameron and Alfred streets.
f. THREE BRICK WAREHOUSES; AND
WHARF PRIVILEGES attached on the oast side
OF Union end north side Of Prince street, extend
ing through from Union to the river--part of the
real estate of which said McYeigh died seized.
For price and terms apply to
g. FERGUSON BEACH,
je14 eotf Executor OF VIM. N. McVeigh, decd.