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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

THE British Consul General at Chris
tiania reports that the export of tim
Der from Norway during the past wear
was 100000 registered tons, or about
SO, 900 registered tons more than in the
previous year. In fact the shipments
reached a higher total than in any wear
since 1884. Great Britain continues to
be the best customer to the extent OF
sixty-two per cent. of the entire timber
trade, the purchasers next in import
ance being FraDos eight and half per
cent, Belgium six per cent, and HoI.
land five and three-fourths per cent.
There were also considerable ex.
ports to Australia and the Cape, which
produced a rise in the price of dry fir,
and Norwegian exporters look forward
to q considerable extension of the Afri-
can markets as a consequence of in
creasing colonization.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

THE influence of the tides is felt for
four hundred miles up the Amazon, and
the current of the river is distinctly
perceptible on the ocean for more than
two hundred miles from shore.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

THE Georgia Legislature is consider
ing bill to punish doctors and drug
gists, who become drunk. For first
conviction a fine of $500 is proposed,
and for the second the license to prac-
tice revoked.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

DANDELIoSs blooming in Pennsyl-
vania show that spring is creeping
North.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

CORK covering for steam pipes has
proved very successful in England,
and in some cases it has been found to
make a difference of 100 to 124 degrees
from the temperature of uncovered
pipes
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

An olive oil factory is soon to be built
in SOnoma County, California, by n
company which now has sixty acres of
six-year-old olive trees and is planting
700 acres more. The plant will cost
eO5O OOO
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

4 NEW YORK dealer advertises that
ne VIII pay cash for old teeth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

IT is strange that the use of points
for purposes of punctuation should be
such a comparatively modern inven-
ton Of the four generally used points
only the period g. dates earlier than
the fifteenth century. The colon O. is
said to have been first introduced
about 1855, the comma o. some thirty
five years later, and the semicolon @
about 1870.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

IT is absurd to say that 3 single
swallow doesn't make q spring Fire
; stone at one and see if it doesn't
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

NONE suffer so much as those who
endeavor to conceal their necessities.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

IN Paris an aquarium Is maintained
for the purpose of breeding fish for re-
plenishing the rivers of France. A
quantity of California salmon are kept
IN tank specially constructed for the
purpose Of artificial breeding. As a
result more than 2cO, 900 healthy fish
are transferred to the River Seine
every wear.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14
Kansas Christian s. 8. Convent,

Kansas Christian s. 8. Convention.
One OF the finest conventions to be
held this year Is the Kansas Christian
S. S. convention. to be held at McPher-
son, Kansas, May 1921. The people
of Mcpherson give free entertainment,
and the program includes men of ma
tional reputation, including such names
as A. n. Gilbert, Cleveland, o.; J. z.
Tyler, Cincinnati, o.; G. B. Newman,
Lincoln, Neb.; Chancellor Everest, Gar
field University, and Prof. d. E. San
ders, of Fl Scott. A rich feast is
pledged to all who attend. Reduced
rates have been secured on the railroads.
A great convention will be held.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

A PROFESSOR of the North Dakota
experimental station says that the
most prolific and. in his estimation,
one of the most profitable fruits is the
buffalo berry. There flourish in the
State three varieties of cherries, two
of raspberries, one of currants, one Of
juneberry, one of strawberry and one
of wild grape, the fruitage being the
largest in North Dakota, where the
plants are dWarfed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

NINE years ago a resident of Califor-
MIA imported the first ostriches from
Africa, and from these birds have
been bred 468 Ostriches now in the
State. One man, who runs an ostrich
farm in Santa Monica. and has forty
five birds, saws that each bird yields
5000 year, h.aking his gross revenue
$4,000; deducting expenses, he has a
clear 50, 500 on a $50, 900 investment.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

AMONG the unusual inventions pa
tented by women are improved bottle
stopper, improved method of fastening
door-knobs to their spindles. an appi-
ance for plucking hair to be used in
the dressing of furs, improved method
of preparing leather for the soles of
boots and shoes, for improvements in
electric arc lamps and for more reli-
able indicators, specially applicable for
use on the rolling stock of railways.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

TIE MERGED (Cal) Sun has visions
of glory for the community in which it
shines, videlicet: MERGED, the starlit
city of amphibious eommerce-in sum
mer a paradise and in winter q flower
garden-possessed even now of the
bones and sinews and arteries of a
mighty city-the pride of the State
and the apple of every eye-shau as
sumo all the charms of rarest beauty
with the power and luxury that wealth
can give. She sits to-day at the feet
of her own possibilities. while passing
stars sing together of her coming
glory"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

Two hundred persons have been placed
under arrest in connection with the labor day
disorders in Rome. A gendarlne, who was
wounded during the riot. is dead. A num-
Der of the building tradesmen have struck.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

Only the New York Herald, SO far as seen
outside of New Orleans, approves the report
OF the grand jury which failed to blame any
body for the crime committed by the New
Orleans mob in butehering confined prIs-
oneFs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

An appeal will shortly be issued to Anti
Triangle Irishmen throughout the country
for subscriptio to fund to erect stately
shaft over the grave of DR.. Patrick II. Cronin,
the Irish patriot who was assassinated two
years ago.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

A violent spirit of lot jumping was checked
by the Oklahoma territorial court by a re-
straning order against all lot jumping until
the question to title to town property shall
be passed on by the commissioner of the
general land Office.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

that the Rio Grande river is now within few
inches of the highest point reached by the
flood of 1884, and from down the valley come
reports that the residents of the low lands
are greatly alarmed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

There Is evidence which convinces the
friends of Homer w. More. North Topeka
merchant who recently traded his goods for
twenty acres of land, has been murdered in
his shanty ON the land.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

William Jacques, an American college
professor, and now the electrician of the
Bell TELEPHONE company, was riding in Flor
ence, Italy, with his daughter, when his car
rage was attacked with stones by mob.
His daughter was hurt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

Our minister at Berlin has been instructed
to bring to the attention of the imperial
German government the case of Nicolas
Bader, a convict sent to this country by the
authorities of Stanzack, Germany.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14
KANSAS RAILROADS.

-OV-- . . - ~ ..
Pd. Pas, Pres. Elders and Bishops. Ss1
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

Sims, a farmer near Bloomington, ILL.,,
found an obstruction on the track and pulled
OFF his shirt and set fire to it with match,
to signal an approaching passenger train.
The train was thereby saved.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-05-14

Fire has destroyed the shops of the Ameri-
lean Wheel company, Sidney, Ohio, causing
loss of 500, 900, on which there is less than
100000 insurance. Two hundred employees
are thrown out of work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03
A Great Dramatic Manager.

Theatrical people all over the United
States, and many Of them In Europe,
are acquainted with Al. Hayman, the
prince Of managers. He arrived In
this city yesterday and with Mrs. Hay
man occupied box at the Theatre last
evening to seq, once more, the ever in-
teresling cold Homestead" MIR. Hay
man only spent one day In Salt Lake
aud LEFT this morning for Portland,
oregon, where he has one Of the largest
theatres In his extensive circuit, which
also includes our theatre, two In San
Francisco theatres In Los Angeles,
Denver, Chicago, and several Ia The
East. lie Is ON business tour and
Will proceed 10 san Francisco, aud then
return to New York, which lac makes
his headquarters.
To representative Of the DrsERET
NEWS he expressed his appreciation Df
"the far wesp' aud VI salt Lake In
particular. lie spoke very highly Of
our theatre, lie management aud ap-
pointments aud compared II very flat.
toringly with other theatres Of
large towns In England aud America.
Mr.. Haymau IA building big theatre
In Brooklyn, and with some other mag
mates In the business expects to erect
one shortly In New York, which he
considers the best point theatrical for
theatrical ventures In the world. The
business Of the season has been good
with the prst class travelling companies,
but not 30 with the lower grade OF farce
comedies.
lie stated that MIR. Howard Bronson,
the eminent playwritcr, Will shortly
pey visit TO our city, and that he IL
engaged In writing play depicting
society In the West, that l., from the
Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast,
In which viii he portrayed the real
Western gentleman rs he is--not the
h-booted, pistoled and long. haifod
sxaggoIer, hut the big.hoarttd, easy,
yet ci,l,ufcd man Of Giialfs.
Mr.. Hayman leads busy life and Il
interested Ia most Of the best theatrical
companies on the road. lie isa very
pleasant gentleman, and always wei.
come in Salt Lake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03

the great scientists Of that time, encou-
ragged the project. In 1855 the hfst
Atlantic Telegraph Company was OF
Z Rnizcd In London by Mr.. fieiu,
himself subscribing for more than one
fourth Of the capital. After several
unsuccessful attempts the feat was
finally accomplished In 1866.
On December 2, 1870, Mr.. Field was
married. The lady be then led TO the
altar died one week ago. The shock TO
him was 70 great that he was pros
ratcd. His daughter, MIS-. Lindley'
was also taken sick. His son, Edward
More Field, n member OF the firm or
Field, Llndley, wiechers q Co.,
brokers, had become ontauglcd In Imam
clal difficulties, aud was the means OF
wrecking that firm and dissipaing tho
cntirc wealth Of the family. This
young man attempted suicide and Is
now In an insane asylum. Mrs. Ed
ward NJ. Field il also da vigorously ILL.,
The Lindley Of the firm Is 'son-in-law
Of Cyrus w. Field. Mr.. wiechcrs Is
son Of the sugar man, who 10 ieputed
to be at the mead Of the anti'Have-
meyer trust. II Is said the firm dab
bled In sugar extensively.
The affection Of Mr.. Field for his
erring son and his sacrifices to main
tain his honor and business integrity
are graphically portrayed In the dis
patches from New York. The whole
nation will sympathize with the unfor'
tunatc father and with the Field fam
lily, which has become lllustrlors In
American history.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03
WEEKLY FINANCIAL REVIEW.

HRSRY CLEws In his report for the
week ending Nov. IS, 1891, says that
some Improvement In the tone Of busi'
ness Mt the stock Exchange Is viSible.
The change 10 attributed TO a relief
from the extreme tension lately exist.
ing In European markets. The danger
Of trouble In Paris and at ST. Peters
burg, arising from the threatened fall
ute OF theRussian loan, has been averted
10y the Czat's government rolleyingthe
Paris ncgotiators OF SiO,Ooo,oO Of the
5000, 900, 600 for which they hal be-
come responsible. A rumor also pre-
vailed that the Rolhschllds came 10
the aid " the ncgotlators. AZ the same
lime. the entertainments Of the Bank
OF spain have been 70 far settled with
Its Paris creditors as 10 enable the
bank TO renew lts wonfd advances,
thereby restoring confidence IN
Madrid.
NJ. d. Glors' visit 10 Paris and Ber-
lin appears TO have aimed not only at
tho protection Of Russia's threatened
financial position and To have been Ia
that respect more or less successful, but
also at eiiecting Understandings calcu-
lated TO soften the dangerous aspefi-
ties existing between European courts.
The situation In Brazil Ia hopeful.
Fonsecs's resignation aud the rovoca-
ton Of the decree Of secession 10y the
province Of Rio Granie del Sui have
helped to restore confidence among
holders OF brazilian securities.
During the week Rusala has closed
her ports against the export " wheat;
which, added to her previous sioppage
OF exports Of oats, must have the effect
OF largely increasing the shipments Of
those cereals from our ports.
For the three months ending October
alst, the total exports Of merchandise
exceed those for tho same period Of
1890 by % millions, while imports tor
the same months fall rs millions below
those OF last year. The trade balance
In our favor, for the three months, 1. ~
millions compared with only 10 mil
Hons In 1870. This balance, however,
has been set or by simultaneous gold
Imports amounting to ~ millions
which lo.t an outstanding balance ia
our favor OF 20 millions at tho end OF
October. That balance las since been
increased, aud OF course continued i'm.
ports VI gold must necessarily follow.
The situation at home Is reassurlng.
The bank reserves are satisfactory.
Trade Is improving. The earnings oil
railroads are gaining ON those Of lasl
year. Aud on the whole there Il
promise Of activity In American sscu
rifles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03
DAMAGING ADMISSIONS AND
HEROIC MEASURES.

THE reign OF terror, vice and crime
which has existed In this city almost
from the tlmo OF the advent Of the
"Libemls" TO power Is causing some
anxiety among the chiefs OF that party,
because Of IL probable political effect
Mt tho approaching election. The
"Liberal" organ assumes the role OF
Journalistic rniofmer with almost
phrenIiod zeal. II is sorely worked
up because ofthe odium which the ex.
i,iing condition causes 10 be east upon
II. party. Notwithstanding the grossly
political character OF its motive, We
trust 1t viii ho successful In removing
some Of the Offensive smudge from the
"Libcnp oillcial platter. On Tuesday
morning an article In II was devoted to
ths necessity Of heroic measures for
rapid regeneration In official circles. II
spoke thus
aust word with the Council. When a
railroad or other corporation becomes
hopolossly eniauglod, receiver IL mp.
pointed, tho courts ara invoked, and ~
the muddlo Is worked out We have not
iuteriorod very much with tho mayor
and Council oi this city, but we beg 10
say tothom this morning that thoy ought
to stralghton out tho Police Department,
even " ,hoy have to appoint receiver,
How much Is To be charged 10 dishonesty
aud how much 10 incompe'oncy we do
not care To consider
Then follows a wall In behalf Of the
"Libenp pariy'
eve wish to say tina, II such an over.
hauling could boo made ~ is necessary.
the Police Department placed on suth a
basis ~ ought IN DO, II could In the
next ihroo weeks go Tar tow ard redeem
Ing the impression which, partially by
syonls and partially by the efforts of,host
who aye trying To destroy the Liberal
party, has been fastened upon the city,
"lhoro ara "A tow toughs In town, thoro
u grua. deal OF lawlossnois In town
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03
THE FIELD MIsfoRIuyES.


THAT Il melancholy story the DIS
patches tell about the Field family In
New YORK City' IL illusua''s the OLD
adagc, that mlsiottunes never come
rlngly. It's meiodmmatic IN It's de-
tails OF ain ana misery
Only Two weeks ago tho name OF
Cyrus West Field was good Tor millions
In money. HIS family were envled
Tor their wealth, happiness and fame.
Today all Is changed Mr' FleId'p
credit Ia not worth ton dallars In cash
His family Is completely broken. Ills
wife dead, Ills daughter dying, his eon
lnan insane asylum, himself ON n bed
ofpaln aud suffering, tortured In mind
and body. This IL the man who
united America anu Il ufopo with the
electric current.
Cyrus w. Field was born at Stock
bridge, Mass. AZ hiteen years OF age
lac entered mercantile house Ia New
York City. He prospered ani IN 1903
retired from business, at the ago OF "a.
lie Travelled In south America, and on
blsroluTn the possibility OF establishing
rapid communication between the
United States aud the British Islands
WINS earnestly talked about. Tho pro-
Ject then moal popular was TO erect n
telegraph line across the island OF New
foundlend, to 81, Johns, the furlhesi
point, aud there connect with a line OF
fast steamers, which, II was thought,
could reach the nearest point In Ireland
IN Ave days. Mr.. Field was applied
TO for aid Ia this scheme. lie entered
into the enterprise Immediately, and
visited Newfoundland. While there,
the thought struck him, "Why not
carry the line across the ocean?"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03

aclly the same chance that others have,
neither more nor less.'
"l,ut 1 am talking 40 much, 1" said
the judge, suddenly, "that people will
We are quafreling ami having a dread
ftIl time over there by the great Salt
Lake, whereas we are not doing any.
thing OF the sort. You might live
there long lime and never hear any.
thing Of those questions. The Nor
mon conundrum 10 settling Itself Just
rs II ought 10 be settled, and the noli'
ticians who are trying 10 keep up dis
sensions are nj bad business"
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WANTED.

no EXCHANGE ron a sew UPRIGHT
Fiann, Horse and nugsy. Address u.
. Constitution Buiidlng. ~
A GOOD GnlL ron GENERAL HOUSE
~ work. Apply 10 Mns. of1. 4. ODgLI, -
\ iih EAst street du
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A HOOK ron woMES.


TnE full report Of the transactions OF
the National Council Of Women OF the
United States, which was held In
Washington, ID, g., February - to 20,
1891, IL now Published In book form.
II makes n handsome volume OF a'2
pages with the index, and to all per-
sons Interested In the progress Of
Voman'a advancement It win be very
valuable and interesting. Portraits OF
u number OF Amcrica's foremost lady
advocates Of woman's cause ombellish
the volume. These are beautifully
executed and are real likencsses Of The
originals, very different from the
b0lchcs and carlcatufos 10 often seen
In public prints. a variety Of subjects
are treated upon aud It will form u text
book for those who have TO address
the public on living topics, while all
who desired information on these qura'
lions viii Ind II In this excellent
book. Among these subjects arc'
Organization, social putty, cooperative
happiness, dress reform, women In re-
liglon, care Of tue vicious aud depend
ent Glasses, care Of defective children,
women's relief corps, temperance, edu'
cation, political status Of women, wo'
mems occupations, club, associations,
etc., etc. Mrs. Emmellne u. Wells has
a number OF volumes to dispose Of, aud
the Relief Societies and Suffrage AZ
soclations will do well to apply fol
them at once.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03


there - y great deal Of OWL in town
which cannot be Suppressed but which
can bu quaraDunod; and there arc men
horo who could put the forces At work
which would change tho whole face OF
affairs In lhroe days. II IA due to the city
md tho Liberal party that 80 netting OF
this Kind shall he done"
Tho "a are. RS. They are placed
In order 10 direct attention to the causes
for the impression that the "LiberaI"
party. has been placed In the balance
and found wanting. "Partially by
events" means, II is presume d, the TACT
that the citizens cannot walk the
streets without being stopped, robhedi
beaten or murdered by highwaymen'
That the people are no longer safe IN
their places OF business or homes be-
cause Of the frequent invasions Of priv
ate premises by burglars; that vice Of
every form runs rampant and I'M
checked. The latter, we presume, is
what this "Libersl" reformer would
like TO see quarantined, but not sup
pressed.
There IL n statement In the above
to the effect that "there are men here
who could put the fcrcos at work
that would change the whole face OF
aiIair In three days" Doubtless there
are such men, but they DO not seem to
bo within the ranks Of the "Liberap
party. lfthc change does not speedily
occur, then this poin. will DO proved
to n demonstration.
But there follows here one Of the
most striking paragraphs In the enlirc
article:
'srhcre Is no reason why tho Police De-
partmont In this city shou IA not bo as
perfect as tho Fire Department, and In
tho aamo way, that IL 10 tho oxtcnt " its
means. Aud II IL high tlmo that tho
romody should come. II II IL necessary,
half dozen more policemen had better
be- Killed than have things go on as they
have boon NJ late. Tho FIRST essential Il
that tho head Of tho police shall bc an
honest aud capable man, aud ihon tia,
he shall have tho power to work out his
own plans"
What l. the meaning Of such apropo'
sltion a. that? L. that, providing tn,
situation does no, change, rather than
have II continue In its present de-
plorable state, Il would bs better for Xix
other policemen 10 share the fate OF the
late Captain Parker, 10y being shot
doads Til. Ia certainly an heroic
remedy for "Llberal" malfeasancc,
Tho Council comes In for share Of
the animadv crsion, being spoken OIL
thusi
"the Council, with the experience o.
olghioon months past, oug hi to know
whcro tho fault lio., AMI knowing that
II they havo not tho courage 10 corfoo
tho evils thon they arc not ut to be Coun
cllmen."
This means that the city fathers hay'
the power In their hands to correct tn
fiagrant wrongs referred to, and tina
", after eighteen months rxpcrl
ence they have not the couag
TO remove the evils, these "Llb
oral' councilmen are not worth!
to hold their positions. Then " tn
wrongs are not reno we'd we arc 10 uu
dcrstand that the "f.iberal" councI
aud police department are a total fall
ure. This proposition would make
good showing on the "Liberal" cam
paign banners prior TO tho onsuln
municipal election.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03
FOR SALE.

rI,uE DAIRY BUSINESS AND cows. pE
L longing ]. A. iiAIcu. For particulars
appy 10 above At South iiountiful, DAVIS %.
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POPULATION OF yrUR,,K,.

TINS population u Nebraska accord
ing to tho CENSUS returns Of 1870, was
l,05s,0l0. In 1880 II wa ii-,in2, an
increase for tho decade of iai ncr cent.
In none OF the counties VI Ihu State il
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-03

1nn FRENCH GgAnE MEgINO RAMS.
lOO by lisbor honn.on Of Taylepyiiio,
hilf Lake County, dAs Nv