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Smyrna times., 1891-07-15
FOR the Smyrna Times
Washington Letter.

WASHINGTON, July, IL, 1891.
The politicians, both democrats and
republicans, are at their wits end to
lind out what, if any, campaign this
year, and ruses of all sorts have been
unsuccessfully adopted to find a leak
at the National headquarters of the
Alliance here. To the credit of the
men at the aforesaid headquarters there
is no leak and everybody outside of
the organization is in the dark as to
the intentions of the Alliance. 1t is
perfectly clear from the action of Ohio
politicians, number of whom have
been in Washington during the least
few days, that they fear the Alliance,
indeed many of them frankly say that
it is impossible to predict the result
without knowing whether the Alliance
proposes to cast its vote solidly, and
nearly all Of them admit that the Alli-
anee is strong enough if it chooses to
do so to decide whether the next gov
ernOr of Ohio shall be republican or
democrat. Of course, if it runs a
separate State ticket nothing can be
predicted, because it is not known
from which party it would draw the
most votes, The Alliance leaders
seems to fully appreciate the adage
that "Silence is golden" and although
themselves strong advocates of silver
they are willing, in this case, to stick
to gold for the present.
Mr.. Harrison's worst enemies must
cOncede that he made an excellent ap-
pOintment when he selected Hon. w.
p. SinOnds, of Connecticut, to be
Commissioner Of Patents in place of G.
E. Mitchell, resigned. Mr.. SimOnds is
the author of several works on patent
law and practice that are regarded as
authority by the profession he has for
seven years been lecturer ON patent
law to the Yale law school I; he served
on the Patent committee of the last
House of Representatives, and for
many years he has been the senior
member of firm practicing before the
Patent Office. With this experience it
will be strange if Mr., Simonds does not
not make q most efficient head for the
Patent Office,
Washington is going to enter the
Geld for the great national conven-
tions of next year. Heretofore she has
been handicapped by not having hall
large enough to accommodate the
crowd. but she will have hall ready
that will seat 1000 people within three
months.
The old project of transferring the
Pension Office from the Interior to the
War department has been revived, and
from present indications it will be Wig
Smyrna times., 1891-07-15
How to Pop the Question

Don't be too sudden about it, Manv
a girl has said mo" when she meant
"yes," simply because the lover didn't
choose the right time and pop the
question gently.
Take dark night for it. Have the
blinds closed, the curtain down and
the lamp turned most out. Sit near
enough to her so you can hook your
little finger into hers
Wait until the conversation begins
to lag, and then quietly remark:
"Susie, 1 want to ask you some
thing"
She will Adget about little and
probably answer:
"Yes ?"
Alter pause you can add:
Susie, my actions must have shown
that is, you must have seen-I mean
you must be aware that
Pause here and keep your little fin
ger firmly locked. She may cough
and try to turn the subject off by ask
ing Ycu how you liked the sermon, but
she only does it to encourage YOU.
After pause, you can continue:
II was thinking as 1 was coming up
the street tonight, that I would ask
yOu-that is, would brOach the sub
Ject nearest MY mean would know
my"-
Stop again and give her hand gen
tie squeeze. She may make a move to
get away, or she may not. In either
case it augurs well for you. Wait five
minutes and then go on.
The past year has been a very
happy one to me, but 1 hope that fut-
ure years will be still happier. How
ever that depends entirely on you.
am here 10 knOw-that is to ask you
II am here tonight to hear from your
own lips the one SWEET
Wait again. 1t isn't best to be rash
about such things. Give her plenty of
time to recover her cOmpOsure, and
then put your hand on your heart and
continue:
Eyes, ! thought as was coming
here tonight, how happy I'd been,
and said to myself that if knew you
would consent to be my-thaJ is,
said that if only knew-if my heart
had not deceived me, and you were
ready to share"-
Hold On-there's no hurry about it.
Give the wind outside chance to sob
and moan among the trees. This will
make her lonesome, and will call up
all the love in her heart. When she
begins to cough and grow restless, you
can go on.
Before met you, this world was
desert to me. didp't take any pleas
ure in life, and it didn't matter wheth-
or the sun shOne or not. But what q
change in one short year. It is for
you to say whether my future shall be
prairie of happiness or one long and
and never ending pathway of thistles.
Speak dearest Susie, and say=say
that"-
Give her fVe minutes by the clock
aud then add:
THAT yOu-you will be-that is, you
will-be mine? ?'
She will heave a sigh, look up at the
clock and around the room, and then
as she slides her head over his vest
pocket she will whisper:
"Henry-I will"
And the agony is over.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-15

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Smyrna times., 1891-07-15
BUTCHER BONE
PHOSPHATE

The undersigned is now prepared to
furnish, in large or small quantities
his celebrated BUTCHER BONE
PHOSPHATE, at his factory at Leip-
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LEIPSIC,
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Smyrna times., 1891-07-15

As there is no royal road to learning,
so there is no magical cure for disease.
The effect, however, of taking Ayers
Sarsaparilla for blood disorders comes
as near magic as can be expected of
any mere human agency. This is due
to its purity and strength.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-15

Ayers Hair VigOr has long held the
first place, as hair-dressing, in the
estimation of the public. Ladies find
that this preparation gives beautiful
gloss to the hair, and gentlemen use it
to prevent badness and cure humOrs
in the scalp.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-15

The Administration has decided to
suspend the coinage of bullion, and
spend the next FIVE months in coming
standard dollars. The Treasury
will make money by this, for the trade
dollars contain the most money.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-15

Two brothers, who were born at one
birth, and who were greatly attached
to each other, were killed by one bolt
of lightning near Admission, Ala, few
daYs ago.
Smyrna times., 1891-07-15

A man passes for sage if he seeks
wisdom if he thinks he has found it,
he is a fool.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-28
HANGED AND BEHEADED,
The Revolving Suicide of Corpulen
Kansas Farmer.

The Revolving Suicide of Corpulent
Kansas Farmer.
One of the most horrible cases of suicide
ever known in the southern part of Kansas
has just come to light by a report from the
western part of Kingman County. There
lived on farm near the county line man
named John Marshall, who was prosperous
in every way, but he was so fleshy that
life was almosta burden to him. He weighed
356 pounds, and it was difficult for him to
get about to attend to the duties of the farm
He was particularly sensitive about his
heavy weight and resented all illusions to
1t. a remark about his corpulency would
give him surly fit, which would sometimes
last several days. In fact, so much did his
flesh weigh on his mind that he became very
morose and stunned the society of every
one. He seemed to become partially insane
on the subject, and his family became SO
alarmed over his condition that he was Sc
cretly watched in order TO prevent his COM
hitting suicide.
This espionage had the effect of making
his condition worse, and latterly he spent
his time in devising ways of getting away
from those VINO were watching him. Sun
day afternoon he went t. the barn, but as
he was apparently in better frame of mind
than he had been for several days the watch
was not strict and his absence was not
noticed for halt an hour, When some one
went out to look after him.
On entering the barn most horrible sight
met the gaze OF the searcher Marshall had
succeeded in taking his own Lille, and in de-
Ing so had literally torn his head from his
body. He had gone to the loft of the stable
and attached strong rope to q rafter, fast
enng the other end round his meek. he
then dropped through the hatchway, dis
lance of fully seven feet.
be had measured the rope so that his feet
would not reach the floor. but his heavy
weight falling that distance tore the head
of and the body was lying on the floor,
while the head had rolled over iu one corner
of the stable
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The Hebrew Faith.

John Brooks of Syracuse has brought suit
against the publishers OF the Jewish Gazette
for libel in calling him Christian, laying
his damages at $500. He claims the charge
was made in malice and injured him among
bis friends.
Sir Julian Salomons has been appointed
Vice-President of the Executive Council in
the new Australian Ministry. Sir Julian,
unlike the other members of tile Govern
ment has been against the policy Of prOtec-
ton, and has also been outspOkeu in de-
nouncing the intimidatory tactics Of the
labor leaders.
The Grand Rabbi of Paris has entered on
his duties in the synagogue with great
activity. He preached in different syna-
gogues on each of the four sacred days of
the festival. His sermon on Simchath
Turah was delivered at the Portuguese
Synagogue, which, while retaining It's own
ritual, is under the jurisdiction of the Con-
sistOire Israelite of Paris.
The Odessa correspondent of the Daily
News telegraphing says: During the past
week upward OF forty Jewish emigrant
families have returned here from Palestine
by Russian steamers, all in a more or less
destitute state. The South Russian Rail-
way Company has very humauely carried
such o. the returned emigraats whose
homes we're in Drodno and other places
free of charge.
The Grand Master of the Italian Free
masons has written circular letter to the
Masters of European lodges requesting
them to bestir themselves in favor OF the
Russian Jews.
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UNITED ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATES.
Successful District Meeting Last sa.ur-

Successful District Meeting Last satur-
day Evening.
The Grand Commander paid a visit to U.
5. Grant Lodge. No. II, at its last meeting.
Remarks were made by him and Messrs. j.
o. Jephson, Rapp and others.
Yosemite Lodge, No. 4, and Protection
Lodge, No SO, held a district meeting in
Mozart Hall on last Saturday evening. The
attendance was very satisfactory. Three
applications were filed and the programme
carried out consisted of short addresses by
NJ. Cooney, G. c.. G. Pohlmann, V. G. G. ;
Mrs. Struckmeyer, P. G. c.; DR.. A. Il.
Mulberry, d. 6. G.; Mr.. Curry, c.. Mr..
Downs, V. c.; recitation by Miss II. L.
Spaulding, j. C., and excellent Instrumental
music by Miss Clara Nolan. General in
structions upon the work of the order were
given and altogether the district meeting
was grand success. Mr.. Lamp, Z. c. of
Protection Lodge, No. 49, presided.
Fraternity Lodge, No. 81, was visited by
the grand officers at its last meeting.
Liberty Lodge, No. 60 was visited by the
Grand Lodge officers on last Monday even
ing. This lodge, together with the other
lodges in the district, will hold a union
meeting on the second Monday in December.
Yosemite Lodge, No. 4, will celebrate its
seventh anniversary on December 9th, by
giving literary and musical entertainment
The Grand Secretary visited Friendship
Lodge, No. II, and James A. Garfield Lodge,
No. 81, al their last meetings.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-28
ABLAZE IN MIDAIR.
A Thrilling Scene at New York Tene-
ment- House Fire.


ment-Rbuse Fire.
Fireman Walter Jones, Assistant Fore
man of Engine Company No. 81, OF New
York's Fire Department, proved himself
hero at an early morning fire. He risked
his own life to save that of woman, but
his bravery proved unavailing, as the I'M
fortunate woman died from her injuries
few hours later.
Sixteen families mostly Italians, live in
the fiye-story double brick tenement at 80
Baxter street. The three upper floors were
blazing fercely, aud the terrified inmates
rushed out through the halls upon the fire.
escapes and roof, and ran to SimonettPs
store, near by, in their night clothes. There
they stood weeping and wringng their
hands.
Ali escaped alive save one She was
Barbara Burgess. aged SO, the German wife
OF Joseph Burgess, who lived on the fourth
floor front Her FIVE children ran down the
stairs and her husband escaped to the roof,
but his hair. mustache and eyebrows were
signed OF Mrs. Burgess, a large, heavy
woman, tried to follow him. The flames
beat her back, and forced her to the front
window, where they seized her in their
deadly embrace.
With wild desperation she leaped from
the window and grasped the third-stury
ire-escape. where she hung suspended in
midair, her night-clothes blazing-a human
torch. A groan of horror went up from the
crowd of spectators, but gave way to a
cheer as Fireman Jones clambered up tine
escape ladders and, selling her, extuguished
the flames and brought her to the pave
ment. She was taken to Cham bers-street
Hospital, but her Injuries were SO severe
that she died in few hours
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evening had splendid council. Proposi-
tons for membership were received. Fred
Brandt, q. s.; Adam Smith, Z. q. L.; j. w.
Maher, G. c. OF R., and c. III. Tilton. G. s.,
were present and made long talks.
Next Wednesday evening Seminole Tribe,
No. "a, will have a number of palefaces to
adopt.
During the coming week the officiating
chiefs in the various city tribes will be
elected.
On Thursday evening Sotoyome Tribe.
No. II, received three applications for mem-
bersnip and also adopted paleface
Both of the entertain ments given by Po-
honachee Tribe, No. TO- of this city, and
Tecumseh, No. g. Oak land. last Saturday
evening, were well attended. The drill
corps of Tahoe Chieftain Lodge, No. 8, J. w.
Maher Captain, was present at both places
and added much to the enjoyment of the
occasion.
Winnemucca Tribe, No. 81, last evening
received several propositions for member
ship. This tribe is increasing rapidly in
membership under the able leadership of G.
ii. Tilton. G. S., who is the Chief of Records
of the tribe
On Tuesday evening next the Board of
Directors of the Endowment Fund AssOca-
ton Will hold their regular monthly meet
Ing. During the last month twenty-five
new, members have been admitted to the
fund.
The next union meeting of District No.
Will be held in the wigwam of Modoc Tribe,
No 81. on Thursday evening, January %,
1882. The brothers OF Modoc are already
beginning to arrange a fine programme OF
exercises.
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L. A. o. ID.
Reorganization of sumner Grove at
BakersfieId Last Meek.

Reorganization of sumner Grove at
Bakersfield Last Week.
On Thursday evening. 10Th inst, George
H. Buck. Y. G. A., with 2. Rohrbucher ).
r., and j. II. Knarston, G. s., paid an Off
cial visit to MERGED Grove, No. sc, MERGED.
The officers were installed by the n g. A.,
after which he delivered a stirring address
on Druidism. Remarks from the other
visiting officers followed. aud the fourth
degree concluded the evening exercises.
III. }. T. Jacobsen G. S. of the Grand Grove
of California last year, has returned from his
European tour, and has located in Fresno.
A revival in Druidic affairs may shortly be
expected there, as he has announced his in
tention of establishing new grove in that
city, in which undertaking he will be
assisted by Henry Harms, p. A. of Hesper-
ian Grove, No. 10.
Sumner Grove, No. Sc, Bakersfield, was
reOrganized last Saturday by George Ii.
Buck, \. G. A. assisted by J. Ii. Knarston,
G. s., and j. Michel, z. A. of Pcrsevera n ce
Grove, No. 10. This grove, although hav-
ing ample assets, has been dormant for over
year. 1t now has forty-three members in
good standing, two Of whom were Initiated
that evening. A new set of officers were
elected and installed
George II. Buck, n. G. A, with j. II.
knarston, G. s., visited Los Angeles last
Monday. A joint meeting of Morton Grove,
NO. bz, MaZZlnl GrOVe, NO. rs. and Los An
gees Grove No. so, was arranged to receive
them. The attendance was very large the
hall being packed. 1t was the largest and
most enthusiastic reception rendered the
grand officers this year outside of this CITY,
After the close of the grove the grand Off
GERS were escorted to the banquet-ro om
where a fine orchestra rendered excellent
music during the repast. A most agreeable
evening was spent by all who participated.
The charter list for new grove has been
opened. and the promoters expect to have
it ready for Institution about the middle of
next month.
John II. Knarston, G.. s., visited San
Diego and San LUIS Ooispo during the past
week in the interests of the order.
MERGED Grove. No. So, propose to do their
share during the next six months toward
building up the order. For start five can
dldates will be procured, and the team OF
Modesto Grove, No. "a, will be invited to
confer the degrees.
DR.. w. F. TAFT, n. A. of Perseverance
Grove, No. 10. will confer the third degree
on four candidates next Tuesday evening.
st. Helena Grove, No. ii, initiated four
candidates last meeting. New life has been
infused into the grove through the efforts
and energy OF its present officers, and on
the next meeting night the second degree
will be conferred on seven members.
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Catholic News.

A silk-weaver in Lyons. France, has
spent three years in making a Catholic
prayer book, in which the prayers were
woven in each leaf, not printed Five hun
dred copies were made. They sell for we'd
ding gifts to the rich.
Leo XIII is known to love Dante as his
favorte poet. The Pope put 10000 francs
at the disposition of Father Marcellius and
Father Demenicheli, who will shortly issue
an edition de luxe of the Latin commentary
on the Diyina Commedia and the Latin
version of the poem by Friar Giovanni da
Sarravalle, who wrote it in the fifteenth
century. There is added an Italian YER
sion by Beato BartOiomeO da Cole, of the
Lippi family, who lived at the beginning of
the same century. There will be 20l0 cop
les of the work, and one will be presented
TO all the principal libraries of the world.
The French D0minicans, having estab-
lished at their house at Jerusalem special
college for the study of Biblical history and
investigation, have also determined to un-
deTtake the production of an important pub
lIcation to be known as the Biblical Review.
Rev. Father McNaboe pastor of ST. Jo-
seph'S Church, Alameda, has been c0nine
to his bed for over month past, and his
condition does not seem TO he improving.
Two new churches will shortly be
erected at Columbia Falls and Demersville.
in the great Flathead region, Mont. Father
Allaeys of Frenchtown is the priest. He
has a parish as large as the whole OF Bel
GUM.
Ground has been broken for the new
Catholic University which has been located
one mile west of Guthrie, Oklohoma, on the
highest piece of land to be found within a
radius Of five miles.
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WILL HAVE TO SUE.
The Supervisors Smile at Cuneo's De
mRnd-Conlin's Claim.

The Supervisors Smile at Cuneo's De-
mand-Conlin's Claim.
Joseph Cuneo made a demand Of the
Board Of Supervisors short time ago for
$4,000 damages, alleging that his property
on Jones street, near Francisco, had suf-
fered to that extent, by reason of earth and
debris dumped against the buildings by en-
plOyes of the city. The demand was re-
ported adversely by the Judiciary Commit
tee of the board yesterday, saying that if
Mr.. CuneO has any claim he can call upon
the courts to decide what 1t Is.
The demand presented by J. J. Conlin for
s54. COO was referred to the Finance Com
mittee. inasmuch as that committee will
have to make a special appropriation for 1t
If it is ever paid. Conlin's claim arises out
of street work done many years ago on the
Market street extension, bat he was never
able 10 collect payment because of some
defect in the assessment. The Legislature
passed a bill in effect commanding the
Supervisors TO pay it.
Supervisor Hyer expressed the opinion
that the contractor should certainly be paid
for his work, but not by the city. Those
for whom the work was done should be
made IN nav
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MURDER IN HIS MIND.
octaviano Caspari Threatened to KIM II
Former EmploYer.

octaviano Caspari Threatened to KIM His
Former Employer.
Octaviano Caspari, an Italian. is in the
City Prison Hospital, as it is believed his
mind is unbalanced. The charge against
him is carrying a weapon concealed and
was entered merely to mold him until his re-
lations 10 Italy can be heard from. 1t seems
that he had for time been in the employ
OF DR.. Ollino, at 700 Broadway, but finally
became so worthless from drinking that the
doctor was forced to discharge him. This
aroused the spirit of revenge in Octayi-
amos breast and he was heard to make
threats against the life of his former en-
ployer lie was arrested at an early hour
yesterday morning for being drunk, ana the
pistol ne mad purchased to carry out his
threat was found upon him. 1t is under
stood that his relatives want him returned
10 Italy and he Will be held until they are
heard FROM