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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16
Silver Purchases To-day.

WASHINGTON, Aug 1.-the amount of
silver offered to the treasury department
o-day was 7O4, 900 ounces, Of which 417,0O0
were accepted The director of the mint
refused to give the price paid, but it is
known to be more than Sl.14.
The London quotation of silver to-dayiS
50 pence and the New York equivalent is
Sli41I The silver purchased to-day is for
delivery at Philadelphia, San Francisco
and New Orleans.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16
The Tell Story Merely Fanciful

Especial to THE Observation-Disclosures Cable.l
GENEVA, Aug. 15.-By order of the can
tonal government of Schwyz the story of
William Tell is henceforward to be religi-
ously excluded from all school histories
published by authority. 1t is officially pro-
claimed that the Tell stories are neither
more nor less than fanciful if patriotic,
legends OF German origin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16
Claims to be A. J. Davis, Widow.

HELENA, Mont. Aug. ia letter was
received to-day by the county attorney
from Mrs. A. j. Davis, OF Kewanee, Wis,
in which she claims to be the widow of the
dead millionaire A. ]. Davis, of Butte, say
ing she has her marriage certificate and
will dated two years ago, making her one
of his heirs
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the blast was touched off. After the smoke
was cleared away it was found that the
whole village had almost been demolished,
nothing being left of five houses, while
thirty others were badly wrecked and rem
dered uninhabitable. The houses will be
rebuilt at the expense of the contractors.
LII the meantime thirty five families will be
compelled 10 live in tents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16
Grand circuit Races at Rochester.
Baseball,
carbohydrates.

CHlCAGO--SL EES.
Chicago, 8; Pittsburg, L.
BOSTON.
Boston. z; Philadelphia, 8.
NEW YORK.
New York, 5; Brooklyn, 4.
CLEVELAND.
Cleveland, Q; Buffalo, IL.
CINCINNATI-NATIoNAf.
Cincinnati, 2; Chicago, 9.
NEW YORK.
New York, 3; Philadelphia, 2.
BOSTON.
Brooklyn, 6; Boston, 4.
CLEVELAND.
Cleveland. Is; Pittsburg, 0.
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Long Discussion in the Commons.

cussion took place in the House Of COM
mons last night on the railways-in-Ire-
land bill. The measure passed the COM
mittee and was ordered to the third read
ing 70 to II. The house did net adjourn
until z o'clock this morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16

the said Bulliss for the purpose of malicious
revenge.
On the strength of the affidavit counsel
say it appears that Bulliss is Illegally held,
and hence ask for the issuance of the writ.
Chief Justice Bingham directed the
issuance of the writ. returnable forthwith,
and copy of the same was served on
l1lrper
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16
French SQUADRON of Evolution.

PARIS, Aug. ia dispatch to the Temps
says the French squadron of evolution,
which has been cruising ia the Atlantic has
arrived at Toulon. Several torpedo boats
and dispatch boats of the squadron were
disabled and it was necessary to tow them
into port. The iron clads behave well.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16
Depew Expresses Nc opinion.

HAaBunG, Aug. 15.-Chauncey Depew,
president of the New York Central, in an
interview to-day was asked his opinion IN
regard to the strike on that road. Deuew,
in reply, said he did not think it was
necessary to express az opinion, in view
OF the fact that the strike was ended.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16
oholera Decreasing in SnaIn.

Madrid, Aug 10. Cholera is nearly ex-
tinct in Brdaiose There are still few
cases in Alicante and Valencia. At the
latter place two deaths occurred in prison
which contained 1900 convicts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16
Potato BLIGHT in Ireland.

DUBLIN, Aug l5.-Reports received here
show the potato blight is spreading in
counties Donegal, Cork, Waterford, Tip
perary and Limerick.
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To Extend Panama Canal Concessions.

PANAMA, Aug. 15.-It is officially an
nounced that the Colombian government
has asked congress to authorize an extern
sion of the concession to the Panama Canal
company on the terms proposed by Lieu
tenant Wyse, and it is generally believed
authority will be given.
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Strike of Australian Marine Officers.

MELBOURNE, Aug. 15.-Marine officers
here have decided to strike. The paralysis
happening to the trade consequent upon
the strike movement extends to Sydney.
Adalaida. Brisbane and other ports,
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Hai.ssorm in southern Morayia.

to day destroyed the vineyards on the left
bank Of the Danube in southern Moravia.
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Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, Aug. 15.- First race-Vana-
clare won, Guardian second, Caprice third.
Second race, mile and a sixteenth-King
Grab won, Granite second, Puzzle third.
Time: 4S1a.
Third race, half a mile-Rometta won,
National second, Goldstep third. Time
SOL.
Fourth race. one mile-Maid of Orleans
won, Major Tom second, Ban Chief third.
Time :43.
Fifth race, three-quarters of a mile
Architect won, Bob Miller second, Profit
gate third. Time-1:11.
Sixth race, one mile-Corticelli won.
Gunwad second, Raymond third. Time
Az.
Grand circuit Races at Rochester.
ROCHESTER, August 15.-This was the
closing day. The 2:20 class, $1,000 divided
Walter E. first, Leopard Rose second.
Slevia third, Mamie E. fourth. Best time
2:1S.
The 2:17 pace, S1.5OO divided-Cricket T.
won, Emma second, Maggie r. third, Dial
las distanced. Best time-2:12.
Free-f for all trot, $1,000 dlvided-Rosalind
Wilkes won, Susie second. Best time
2:l6M
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Shining silver to London.

New YORK, Aug. 15.-Zimmerman &
Forshay announce that they will ship
to London to- day 100000 ounces of silver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-08-16

TEEMING withlive advertisements.
and not one of them of the class man
would blush to lay before his family.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

To the Editor of the IE.EGRAk-hERLsD.
Yesterday morning, as came across
Pearl-st. bridge, about 9 a. m.-when
the rays OF the sun beating upon tho
sidewalk were hot enough 10 roast an
cgg-scYeral boys, some Of them large
enough 10 be men, had captured q tlr-
tie, tied q string 20 the turtles tall and
turned II upon Is back on the burning
SIDEWALK Nhlle one boy wac holding
the string, Others were punching tae
turtles head with long sucks secured
for the occasion. / thought u was "a
pity the agent for the prevention ot
cruelty 10 anlma.s d 81 not come along,
relieve the turtle and arrest the boy.
and place them whore they could rc-
feet upon their AeatAeuisn actions ior
at least few hours. SI-ENcE.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

Mrs. John Pugh Is visiting relatives IN
Schoolcraft.
Miss Gerte Rose is visiting relatives
in Hastings.
Miss Molie Grace is visiting friends
IN Charlotte.
Mr.. I. Stewart White was in Grand
Haven yesterday.
Mrs. A.D. Greene leaves tnis week
for Harbor Springs.
Miss Euuice Hart visiting Mss Juna
Mead, OF hariotte.
Dr. II. ". Catlin is spending q short
vacation st Chicago.
Mr.. =. Hartwell. Of Cannorsburg, was
in the city yesterday
Fx-Mavor Weston Is the guest Of his
mother n Milwaukee.
Mss Gerte Fuller, Of Allegsn, is visit
ing friends n tbs city.
Mr.. ". r. Mcknight visiting friends
IN Toledo and Cleveland.
Miss Helen Patrick is visiting Mrs. \.
Tompkns, Of Greenvliie.
Nr. Charles Shattuck is building a
cottage at Highland Park.
Mr.. H.R. Whitman left for the East
last night on ten days TRIP.
Mss Hattie smith e spending a few
( dsvs with friends in Grand Haven
Mrs. 4. I. Myers has returned from
/ Takeview where she VISITED friends.
Mrs. p. II. Burns and Children visited
relatives ln RsveDua during TIE week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Holmes. 0f Mar
shall. sre the guests of friends IN this
4 ctv.
Mr. and Mrs = r. Pond. Of Green
4 vile. attended the COlweA musical frl-
& day evening
pr. " 2. Cabins VII take hs fam
4 -rv dopn - fbeT Msoats ga Park COB
I tsge this week
Mrs J Bsrth and Ers. = Fredman
I attended commeucemeut exercises q
( Muskegon Friday.
ChsrIes r. TounFh ood. travel inl
salesman for "A. Bros. Paper Com
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

Mr.. F. Powers, with /. B. Stanton
Printing Company, has let the contract
TO build a neat double cottage at Maca-
tawa Park, 10 cost 5000.
Miss Nellie Van Der Berg celebrated
her eighteenth birthday IN very pleas
ant manner, at her home III Grand
Rapids township, Wednesday evening.
Mrs. c. II. Leonard, Of Sheldon-st.,
enterteined the teachers of the South
Division-st. school at tea, Tuesday.
Later IN the evening, Mrs. Leonard and
her guests went out TO Reeds Lake and
spent several hours III a very enjoyable
manner.
At the regular meeting OF Washing
ton Relief ASSOCIATION, at Their hall, up
stans, Fulton-st., Monday evening last,
the following officers were elected:
President, John Mclnerney; vlce-presi-
dent, JnO. :. Henagen; secretary, Cili-
ford Olewine; treasurer, A. l.. Fits
trustees, John w. Slighter, John Blum
and NJ. l.. Aver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Louckes, OF Walk
er township, celebrated the twentieth
anniversary of their wedding Monday
in a very happy manner. They were
the recipients of large number OF
gifts, among which was fine chins
dinner set. Among those present were
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Escott, of Big Rapids, and the follow
ing residents OF Walker, with their fam
lies: Messrs. and Mesdames Franl
Covel. George Hoyadone, McCariy
Smith, John Abrams, J. Stewart, Shel-
don. :. J. Stewart, John Edison, Mllc
Edison, Flanagan: Mrs. Kpp, Mrs. Heart
Mrs. Rosegrant, Mrs. +. Edison, Mrs
Gormly, Mrs. Nelles, Mrs. Charley hlpI
aud others
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29
wedding.

"Wednesday evening Mr.. A. Larson
and Mss Jose Wilson we're married at
the residence Of the groom by Rev. DR..
Charles Fiuhrer. They vill make Their
nome In tbs city.
Mr.. Isasc Sheeis ard Mss Mary 4.
Plank were united IN marriage Thurs
dav evening hy the Rev. +. II DAVIS q
this city. 81 the home q the BRIDE. l02
Sec0nd-.t- Tne house was well filled
guest and the presents were many and
valuable.
DR.. Wn1. White Of Grand Rspd and
Ms. Jesse Grant, daughter Of Mrs.
PsuueU. matrOn ~ the Bind school,
we're omitted in msrrl age a. q clock thls
r,rrr.ng ai 81 Pau church ~ Rev. !
Ncqrath. Dr. and Mrs Wnte left
Immediately Tor q snort bridal trp. snd
vii then take NJ tnelr residence ln
Grand Raolds.-- fansne JosneL
W-. Geo. RI. Klyns sn5 Mss r IA
pertrrr were nsrrle3 ThgTsGav even
i-a AZ rise home of tte brides parents
- ~onth ProsDe ect-sf.. Rev Peter Nicer
dvxe af7c5aflrg. After the csrer1onv
tie guests, u WnoM tAsTs were at0lt
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

nany. Of DAYTON, O., Is IN towa fos .
lew d&ys. visiting his parents At -
H0uTy-si.
Ms Myrtle Barclay, Of Mt. Holyoks
SEMINARY. kalAmaEoos has returned 10
her home IN tins city
Mss May Fitzgerald, 81 MsnosiOnAs
spent tas past week N tns ciys TIE
guest Of Mrs Henry sullivan.
Nj. and Mrs. A. Root ana daughter
Bath VII leave Tor Detroit an . lew
dags, q ENJOY two weeks visit
Hugh r. Wilson. attorney, Is SAID TO
be snltten Nlth certain pretty lonisn
faces. He has gone there to stay one
week.
J.B. Josselyn, Of 100 North Division
st, vii leave today for business
trip North. lie Mi be gone about two
weeks.
Miss Ella Plants and Miss Josie MAI
yln left last week for 81. Joe and ben
ION HarboT, where they VII spend the
summer.
Mrs. James Travis and daughter
leave tonight for their cottage st Charlie
vOiK, where they Nlll remain until
September ].
Mss Byron NcKelyey, OF Iona, who
has been visiting Mrs Fred " stevens,
OF Plslnteld-ave., ior the past week,
has returned home.
Mrs. Lew Stevenson, Of kena,
Nevada, and Mrs. Or. MCPHERSON, Of
this city, are visiting their SISTER, Mfs.
w ID. Mahon, Oi ManlsIee.
Mr.. and Ms L. ,. Harrington leave
soon for their llarbor Point cottage.
Their daughter, Mrs. T.. T.. Dryden VIII
spend part OF tue summer With them.
Patrick Ironan, who has represented
the WicAiqan Catholic tor the past eight
years, has spent the past week IA the
city ia the interest Of las paper, and as
tie guest OF John Mitchell, Esq.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29
The white Lake Resort.

The White Lake Resort is one of the
prettiest and most enchantingly cool OF
all the favored resorts OF Michigan.
Cottagers who so there for rest, recrea-
ton and ouetude find Il. Tuesday
morning the following resorters who
have cottages there viii 20 down Tor
the season: Hon. Moses Taggart and
family, Mr.. David Forbes and family,
Mr.. Fred Powers and family and Dr..
James Gallup and family. Later n the
week Prof. Nourse and family Will take
possession of their cottage Tor the
season. Hon. X. W. Butterfield has
lust finished handsome new outage
and will 20 down with his family the
latter part OF the week.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

Commencing on Monday, june 81,
tins company viii run trans Oh the
Dummy line every j. minutes, leaving
the stations at either terminus OF the
even hours. half hours and quarters.
The last car viii leave the lake II J ] p.
m., and the l5-minute service VIII COM
mence at 100 ,. m., trains VIII run
from O'Clock up 10 THIS time every
half hour. Parties desiring 20 avail
themselves Of the transfer privileges al
the corner Of Monroe and Dlvson-sts.
must leave the lake on OF before the I'D
O'Clock dummy. ss the transfer service
Is Discontinued on the Canal, Monroe
and Divi1on-st. and Stocking and Jei-
fersOn-ave. lines after 1890 ?. IA
ST BY 90. % .. r.
Grand Rapids, Mich, June Z7. lssl-
China msttinCs and AT squares in
great variety, just the thing for your
summer homes.
sMTTH 4 sANroHn.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

Two hundred, repaired 60 the lava
where large tent Was erected Sna
where tie supper Was served. ar.
klyns has been q clerk IA tie posl-ofhee
t0r 4 past esghl yeSrs aud has a large
c1rcls " frlenas. The brloe Is 4 favor
re "a ioeal society. There were mauy
gifts. Mr. and Mrs. klyne went %
CMeago for 3 short Ilp and on their re-
turn MI he al home ~ thelr TRENDS al
81 South Lafayetta-st.
Tuesday morning Mr.. Edward Prinole
aud Miss Minnie A Mleorn sers mar
RED Al the residence Of Tie brides p4f-
ents GA South blviSen-st The oere-
mony was performed by the Rev A. h.
Merriam, OF the Park Congregational
Church, Ia the presence oi te~ freDas
aud relatives Of tie contracting parties.
The bride vas aulrea ia blue travel
ing SUIT, and Was attended by her sister,
Mss ksts MlbOrn, who orhciated a.
maid OF honor. Mr.. A. II Howard OF
Kalamazoo, MAS the grOQm's best man.
During the ceremony the couple stood
beneath beautiful arch of smliax ana
white roses The following guests were
present from out OF the oiW; MT. and
Mrs. George Prndle, Mr.. and Mrs
William Russell, MT. A. ii. Howard aud
Mr. Willie Abercromble. Among the
many presents was large bouquet OF
pink and white roses from Nh.
b. A. Wilson. OF Muskegon.
An upholstered char from father and
mother, solid oak secretary from the
groom, halt dozen OF elegantly deco
rated china plates from II. A. Wilson
and Maude Marion, of Muskegon, two
silver salad spoons from Nj. and Mrs.
Frank Turner, OF Battle Greek, a hand
some sugar spoon from Miss MAfIa
Tompklns, of Wellsyille, y. y, very
fine gold lined and silver nut bowl from
Willis Ambercromble, OF kalamazoo.
cracker bowl from sister OF the BRIDE,
an elegant piece of mosaic work from
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell, Of Kalamazoo, a
a glass fruit dish from Mr.. and Mrs.
| Blake, of city, set OF three volumes,
Humorous Masterpieces from \.
| Miller and sister, OF city, Il SILVER pot
pourri Jar from Mr.. and Mrs Stetson
| Sherman, of Eau Clare, v Is, steel
| engraving, "The Thin Red Line, from
| John W. Cook, a mandolin from Geo.
| ID. Herrick, a SILVER card receiver from
Miss Luella Potter, of Kalamazoo, a
| plush case containing pepper and SAL
| silver holders from Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Yentzer, of Ottawa, H., and others toe
| numerous TO mention. After wedding
| breakfast had been served Mr.. anc
| Mrs. Prindle left for Chicago and Mi
waukee, and Will be at home 10 theu
friends at West Superior, WIS, aitei
| July |.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

To the Editor Of tie TrLueEAA HrRALD.
] would respectfully request the
Common Council when they shall de-
eide on a name tor this beautiful ioca-
ton MOTTO show iugrautude and forget,
bat 10 honor the donor.
! would suggest that 10 bo called
Balls Eiyslum' OK "Ball' Falryland.' %
There are many others ] could name.
VALLEY City Eiysum," "Halsdalc,' -
"FOrestlaWn." AIFRED WARD,
I-6 Cass-st.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

A remarkable case OF spontaneous
combustion" occurred at the corner oi
Ottawa and Louis-sts. yesterday morn
ing at il O'Clock. A barrel Of kerosene
oil fell from a wagon OF the STANDARD
OIL Company and caught hre. The
driver thinks the Sidewalk was 50 hot
thatit set the OF abiaze. The nre was
exungulshed before any damage Was
dgpp
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

The p. q. II. a ". Railway VII
make sugie fare for round up - al
points on tnelr line, sis0 ~ CaDao $50
rrarfs west If and including IorCuto
and Niagsra Fails. Jlckef good golug
JnIk9 ard 4snd return THE 5tn. IicFsts
- kI wauEee VII - gOoo for return
Iuir q
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29
Ice reamnnd strawberries.

The JOY Memorial Church gave a
successful ice. cream and strawberry
social at the residence of Wm. L. Knox,
81 Veto-st., Thursday evening, for the
benefit of the Sunday school. 4 splen-
did musical program was rendered.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29
Ihnt TimeIt Wa. Hor.e.

One Of the cable car horses WAS over
come by the heat at the corner Of Nom
roe and Ottawa-sts. last evening, about
: O'Clock. He fell upon the track, and
II took nearly an hour 70 revive nm "a
that he could walk away.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

Don't suffer any longer. ] remove
corus. bunlons and inEr0Wing nails for
men. women and children, and treat
the feet IN general, without pam, at the
Turkish and Russian Bath House, cor
ner Monroe and l0nia-sts.
NJ s LABOuRsLTTH.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

Tests and slate Writing Spiritual
Union hold q meeting IT Kennedy Han
tbs evening at 7.30. V. T. Colby VII
eive tests names in full(. concluding
with independent slsts writing. Ad-
mission 10 cents
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

One fare fof tas rogud try befWof
eli points or the o. y q J. =. =. ?
rurs5r.u tickets sod ou JuT : AND
GOOD for ret1rB unti Jay :.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

Farmers, Merchants and Mechanics,
who want s cool place ~ eat, should
remember DirOn's - Cansl-st. spec 81
rates
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29

CHINA rnsttings and art squares "a
great variety just TIE thing for your
sarilmer homes.
evTyH 4 SAFF0ED.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29
~ Nnrnes

To the Editor of the TELrGEAA- -HEkAID.
GENrLENEN-l respectfully submit
the following names, any one of which
] think would be suitable name for
the Ball Forty. "Rlogewood Park, -
III HighgrOuud Park. "Noodlawn
Park, #" Lookout PARK" Recreation
Park" Prospect Park" "
Respectfully, etc,
4. H. HALL.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29
THE BALL FORTY.
some More Names submitted by Citizens
20 ths Council

Here are some more names for the
"BaA Forty" respectfully submitted 70
the cnurclI.
Telegram-herald., 1890-06-29
THE SOCIETYCOLUMN
Many Weddings During the Last
Week IN June.
A HAPPY TBDIlEIH ANNIVERSARY
A Passing Giiap>s at the --latest Rshions
Dresses OF Tain fabriss- BeNuti-
ful Ns8dIRs Goans-Sotes
and Answer Personals

The draping OF one material over an
other l. 4 iashlonable idea, and tins {
particularly true regarding tim cotton
fsbrcs. Batste, whether plain or en-
broldered, is worn over Surah six with
pretty effect, and Que OF the most s1yl-
sh dresses Of the season IS pale blue
bitiste made over slightly darker
saade Of suTah, FOR a blonde young
member of the AstOr family. 1t Is part
Of Newport outnt. and shows the six
forming a guimpe and sleeves, while
the batste is slightly draped ia Mar
guerite style over the silk skirt. An
other dress for the same youthful
wearer Is for morning, and Is made OF
plain and plaid gingham combined, the
former composing BIB oyerdress and
tied with dark brown shoulder knots.
A sash of brown ribbon 10 match. The
prevailing colors in the dress are blue
and brown. The uniting of
SILK AND COTTON
isvery noticeable where the higher class
cotton goods, such as figured white
muslins, fine colored lawns or baustes,
are brought forward and all are used
10 a remarkable extent this year, which
may be called a cotton season. Both
white muslins and lawns are quaint re-
productions of old patterns and IN the
latter, on delicately tinted surfaces
flowers and sprays are depicted, which
wall bring up recollections of youth to
grandmotherly hearts. In the list OF
cotton goods, position must be given to
broche and chine figured ginghams
and semblance TO wooden material Il
recognized in loosely woven cotton
CheyiOts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-02-19
MAssING OF MILITIA.
Gen. KeIton Corrects One Of Fora
ker's Bad Breaks,

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 1S.-Adjt.
Gen. Kelton, of the United States army,
had his attention called to-day to the
speech delivered in Cincinnati ON Sat
urday night, in which ex-Gov. Foraker
said that in 1887, when the fisheries
question was the topic of the day, the
war department had written to him, to-
gether with the other governors, asking
him how many soldiers he could rush to
the Canadian frontier. 1.-THE governor
Gen. Kelton, "and besides he
about it, because the communica-
ton, which was addressed to all the
governors, was confidential. We had
some suspicion at the time that the !, ur-
pose of tine suggestion might be mis-
represented. and so we made it con-
fidential. The question was not how
soon any state could mass its militia on
the Canadian border, but simply how
we'll each state had its militia under
control, and how soon itcould be assem-
bed in good military order at some
given point in each state. 1t was only
a suggestion. The federal authorities
had no power to give an order. The
war department simply wanted to get
about the capabilities of the state mill
tia. ''lt is well to remind the state
militia once In a while that it is
intended for possible practical service
and it is the duty of the war depart
ment to know what service 1t could de-
pend on getting in an emergency. In
some states practical tests were made
and reports made in response to the
suggestion. Other states have not made
either practical experiments or reports.
''It was not an ORDER" said Gen. Kel-
ton, smiling, ''to put the state militia
on war footing. The war department
simply wished to give the National
guard throughout the country some
thing practical to think about, and sent
out these letters asking them the hy-
pothetical question of how many men
could be massed at certain given points.
1t was done to test the intelligence and
activity of the National guardsmen and
to stimulate their interest in the actual
questions of the science of war. The
war department was not contemplating
an invasion of Canada"