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Evening journal., 1892-12-23
MILLION OF PENSIONERS

Tho Present Army of Pension Drawers
Hundreds Of Thousands in Excess Of
Soldiers in Service.
There are now paid more pensions, by
hundreds of thousands, on account of
alleged services IN the war, than there
were soldiers present for duty in all Of
the armies of the Union at any time be-
tween the FIRST shot on Sumter and the
surrender of General Lee to General
Grant.
Nothing illustrates better than this
striking fact the magnitude Of the
abuse that has grown up in the name Of
gratitude TO the nations defenders.
The present army Of pension drawers,
rightful and fraudulent, exceeds by
hundreds of thousands the whole fight
ing strength of the Union armies actu-
ally engaged in military operations at
any given time during the four years
while the fighting was on.
No wonder the Suns assertion of this
stupendous fact has set the country a
thinking. No wonder, either, that the
supporters and apologists of the out
rageously extended system should deny
it ; or that when it is demonstrated and
they can no longer deny it, they should
try to break its force and to obscure its
significance.
Now they are saying that the compari-
son between the fighting army and the
pension army signifies nothing after all
for, although there may have been not
more than seven hundred thousend men
present for duty at any time during the
fighting, the total of enlistments from
first to last was more than twenty
seven hundred thousand. They try to
create in the minds of the public the i'm
preston that the total number Of men
who at one time or another during the
war were actual soldiers and possible
pensioners, was about $500 00O The
pension list is large, said the Press re-
Gently, because in the course of that
tremendous contest the loyal States put,
first and last, something like $500, 00O
men into the field"
This, of course, is sheer misrepresenta-
tion, deliberately intended TO deceive.
Everybody at all familiar with the sta
tistics of the civil war knows that the
record of enlistments is one thing. and
the number of individuals enlisted quite
different thing A man enlisted fol
sixty days, reenlisted for three months
reenlisted for year, reenlsted for three
years; and in the record of enlistments
he figures as four men, and therefore as
four possible pensioners. The aggregate
of enlistments during the war was 2, 160,
ATS.
But the aggregate Of individuals who
enlisted for service, whether they &C
tuallv saw service or not. is very mucl
smaller. Owing to the manner in which
the records were kept, it can only t'
estimated. The most careful and gener
ally accepted estimate is that which Mr.
Blaine presents in an appendix to his
Twenty Years Of Congress"
Number who died during war......... 3QA2G
Number discharged for disability. .-.. So3,hh
Deserters, less those arrested and -
per cent. additional. .................. l2o,j0
Cne-third Of those serving terms on
less than one year estimated that
two-thirds thereof ro-enlisted...... lOi,
One-half OF those serving more than
ona year and less than two years les
tmated that Onc-hah re-cnlistedl... &Ail
Number IN the service May ]. lop3 lNin,7l
Total. 2Oi096
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
MERCHANT TAILORING DEPARTMENT.

In this Department know that excel both in
prices and elegance of workmanship and perfection of fit
Suits made to order all the way from $500 up pants from
$500 up and guarantee to you suit from $500
to $1,000 and Overcoats $500 to $500. We will allow
discount of $oo all purchases amounting $I SO
cents all amounts of $40 over.
Hoping have a visit from all who intend buying
Clothing Furnishing Goods, those who Suits Made
to Order yours for the present
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Plush Goods.

Gents Shaving Sets in fine plush 81
$l25; worth 81.
Gents Shaving Sets In fine plush 81
81; worth $3.50.
Gents Shaving Sets in fine plush &
$S.4S; worth g.
Gents Shaving Sets in fine plush G
S8.0S; worth $4.25.
Plush and Leather Cuff and Co
Boxes at 39c, 75c, Csc, $1.25 and 81
worth a great deal more.
Smoking Sets in plush cases, 62c
$14s.
Meerschaum Smoking Sets in pl
cases, S2.S8 to $448; worth ain
double the price.
Manicure Sets, a large variety, +
ming at SOC, Zoe, 81, $1.9s, 81. 3s, SO
Dressing Cases, brocaded plush,
quality, 81; worth $3.50.
Dressing Cases, silk plush, 81. 9s VIC
$3.50
Dressing Cases, silk plush, 50, 81 We
$3.1s.
Dressing cases, finer quality, 81
worth 1925
Other Dressing cases at $3.4s, &a
$7 and up to $40.
Work Boxes in plush at SOC,
St-1s, $125, $i3s and $t.s7.
Niczel-plated Nut Sets, comprii
cracker and half-dozen picks, 81, 81
$f.25.
Leather Music Rolls at SIC, 75c,
81. 8 aud $l.3S.
Hand painted Handkerchief Sachet
at 75c, $1.1s, $le5. $L5O and SLIP.
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Handkerchiefs.

Largest stock and be
values in the city.
Fine all-silk embroidered corner Ladi
Handkerchie at 12lc; worth 25c.
Fine all silk large size Ladies' Hal
kerchiefs in cream at 25c; worth 50o.
Fine all-silk embroidered Handl
chiefs in ecru, pink. blue and Nile gre.
at Bic, worth 60c
Fine linen initial Handkerchiofs.
1910 worth l9c
Fine linen embroidered uandkerrhis
10 different designs, for 25c worth 50
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
Add number in reeular ar1ny at begIn-
1912

Add number IN regular army at begin
ming Of war. ......-..................... 1872,
Aggregate number Of different indi-
viduals who served during the war. .S,uj3.33l
More than one million pensioners are
already either upon the list, or their
claims have been completed. and the
Pension Commission is only waiting for
the replenishment of the impoverished
Treasury 20 make the FIRST payment to
them.
In other words, the number of pensions
on account of the, war twenty-seven years
after the END of the war, is about one
half of the total number of individuals
soldiers, malingerers, bounty jumpers,
deserters, and all-whose names at any
time during the four years figured on
paper as belonging to the Union army
This way of looking at the pension
list of 1892 is quite as impressive as the
other way.--New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
UMBRELLAS.

Purchasers Of Umbrellas
will find our house headquar-
ters. We never had such a
selection All the novelties
in handles and az rock bottom
prices. Umbrellas with fine
natural handles, sizes 20 and
IS inch, 81 eacl.
Finer grades from SIS to
$40 each. You cannot pass
US If YOU desire The latest
noreIlIes.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
CHRISTMAS GLOVES

A new line, the most ele-
giant in shape, style and fit.
Every pair warranted not to
rip or tear.
Gentlemen's Kid Gloves,
with adjustable buttons, only
$I.5o, and warranted.
Ladies Kid Gloves, war
ranted, for 81 and $3.50 a
pair.
Also a full line of undresscd
Kid Gloves.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
LiChtenStein 4 Hart,
228 Market Street.
CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS.
CARPETS
AND
UPHOLSTERY.

The gifts useful have so
far superseded the ornamental
that we have again, as in the
two past seasons, adhered to
novelties in our regular line
of goods. The house-proud
wife, mother or sister would
by far Gin this advanced day
of interior decorations) be
better pleased with a hand
some Rug in Skin, Smyrna,
Wilton, Moquette or Byzan-
tine. Then there are Has
socks, pretty and cheap.
Carpets-from an Ingram
to the fine Wiltons, and any
would probably make "a
Happy Home" and fill a
want of some magnitude.
Carpet Sweepers are always
wanted.
Upholstery-The sugges-
tions in this line of goods are
more than you can imagine.
The many pretty Curtains in
Nottingham, Ottoman, Swiss,
Brussels, Irish Point, Arab,
etc, are in many different
patterns, each pleasing in its
way.
Portieres, Chenille, Tapes
try, Satin Derby, Velour and
Plush, $5 to SI75 per pair.
Table Covers II "A, s-4,
6-4, 8-4 and 1914, from 6s
cents to $25.
Down Pillows, from Is
cents to 81. ready for the
cover.
Down Quilts, from $40 to
$45.
Tides, Scarfs, Stamped
Goods, etc.
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Dolls! Dolls !

In quantity, quality and pr
predominate in equal shar
Dpessed Dolls at i9c, e5c, SOC, g.
up 70 SO.
Kid Body Dolls at SOC, .eoc. zoe,
$L25, Si.5O
Jointed Dolls at 95c, SOC, 75c, csc.
to $l.es. which are extra large and be
tiful.
An extra bargain in French dolls
the beautiful sleeping doll with natt
hair at $1.99.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
HANDKERCHIEFs

This department is taking a
prominent part in our Holi-
day business now in progress.
Our stock is varied and the
largest ever displayed. A look
cannot fail to be suggestive.
Ladies Silk Handkerchiefs.
Ladies Chiffon Handker-
chiefs.
Ladies Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs.
Ladies Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs.
Gentlemen's Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs.
Gentlemen's Silk Handker-
chiefs at regular prices.
A fine Japanese Silk Hand
kerchief for IS cents.
Embroidered Handker-
chiefs from 10 to so cents.
All-Linen Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs from I5H to
SO cents.
Silk Handkerchiefs from I8
cents to s. each.
Chiffon Handkerchiefs from
IS cents to $r5o.
Then if you need something in
Table Linen, Dress silks.
Table Linen Sets, Dress Goods,
Napkins, Black Henrietta,
Doylies, Glnghams
Towels Muslins.
Blankets, Shawls
Quilts, Hoods.
Infants Dresses. Ribbons
Infants Cloaks, Zephyr and Wool.
etc, etc.
you will find with US that you
will get in return a good dol
lars worth.
Everything we sell is the
best obtainable and we give
good value.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
Mitchell
& Bash
O70 ATor1~o4 Ck
219 Market Stree
Store open till 9 o'clock evI
evening this week.

A Months business to
done in one week.
Last week for Holi,
Goods quotations. Handso
Gifts, Astonishing Prices.
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CIoaks. CIoaks.

Nothing nicer for a Chri
mas Gift. A few leadc
All Others at prices props
tionally low.
A fine Melton Cloth Jacket. extra lol
welt seams, notch collar, pearl butte
in tan only at 81 9S; worth $500.
A ine Beaver Cloth Jacket, In bla
four ornament buttons, fine fur trimm
Sj. 81; worth 81.
A Fine Diagonal Cloth Jacket Ia bla
four ornament buttons. fine fur trimm
SO. 0S; worth So.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
ITOYS
and Rubber Goods in endl
variety.

Rubber Toys and Dolls, loo; worth (
Rubber Toys and Dolls, larger 8
2jc, worth 35c.
Rubber Toys and Dolls, largest 81
4Sc; worth 6Oc
Tin Horns, &c. worth f2c.
Tin Horns, extra large, finely ename
i0c; worth loo
Tin Toys Of all descriptions, 2
worth 35c.
School Companions. with pencil, p
holder and rule. 25c worth 40c.
Good size Work Boxes, scissors. tn
Bile, etc. 25c; worth 40c
Fine Writing Desks in different 81,
running from zoe up.
Fine Blsque Figures, Sc: worth 15c
Fine Bisque Figures, trimmed In es
25c; worth 40c.
Good size Blsque figures, SOC. wo
7Jc.
Larger size Blsque Figures. 81 a D.
they are beauties; worth $lJ0.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
LIoHrENsTE1N 4 nAnr.

dren. We handle only the
Goodyear, and every garment
IS guaranteed.
Misses garments from $1.5o
to 81.
Ladies garments from s.
to S8.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23

What is more welcome
than "a Cloak or Furs for
a Christmas present We
have them for Ladies,
Misses and Children. This
has been the largest cloak sea
son we have ever experienced,
and our stock Of sizes is
broken. You will find some
decided bargains.
Ladies Black Coat, trim
med with black fur, only
$500.
Ladies Black Cheviot
Coat, trimmed with fur, for
$5.4o.
Ladies Fine Black Coat,
trimmed with black Astrakan,
5000.
flity Misses Goats, sizes
from a toI2 years, for $3.50
each.
Then we have about $50
garments that have been re-
duccd in price as the sizes are
broken.
A fine assortment of Muffs,
ranging in price from $Loo
to bIo 90 each.
Ladies Fur Capes. There
are about 10 left and will be
sold cheap to close.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23

An opportunity TO buy
Fine Shoes at such low prices
were never offered in Will
mington.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
LOW TARIFF Is OUR CARD.

Now that the election is and that the country has
pronounced its verdict in favor of reduction in the tariff
being of progressive of mind and always keeping
abreast of the times propose making reductions in
prices that will asonsh the buying public and there has
been great deal of winter goods bought yet all the
people will be enabled TO take advantage of this
Evening journal., 1892-12-23

Harry E. Thomas q Co.
Repair watches and iawelry SOC Marks.
Evening journal., 1892-12-23

Stoeckels "Select Beer" will be found on
tap at an the leading Hotels and saloons
throughout the holidays.
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a BIG REDUCTION SALE

Clothing, of Boys Clothing and last but least Chill
drens Clothing and Overcoas of all kinds We also have
elegant line of Underwear in all grades from so
garment up to fine natural wool A nice line Of Hats
always hand and for beautiful neckwear just take look
at Oh win
Evening journal., 1892-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING

And how to hll Il is the absorb
ing question now. What pres
ent could be more appropriate
than an easy pair of slippers
500 PAIRS CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS,
Every pair bargain. Choice
elegant, bright, useful accept
able Slippers for men. women,
boys, girls aud children Our
very large assortment gives
wide choice and an opportunity
TO change 10 you guess tine wrong
size.
The prices will please an comers.
Our patrons Of last year will be
sure 10 come, they know,
our liberal methods others
are invited 20 try us.
BABCOCR's. 2O0 MARKET STREET,
ABOVE SECOND.
Rubber boots Of the reliable
makes for Boys. Girls. Men and
Women. heavy and light weights.
Flannel lined Button and Lace
Shoes aud Slippers for the old
folks
High Button. Arcties for Girls
and Women. Hand Knit Slip.
pers for Ladies', Misses and
Children.
Don't forget Baby. Hand knit
Bootees FOR Baby Something new
this season
Ladies' Fine Rubber shoes with
heel TO it French heel shoes.
Mems fine lightweight Rubbers
t1 10 wide sole shoes.
Extra wide calf hook. lace aud
Congress shoes for elderly men
aud fai men, easy to put on and
take on.
BABCoCkS, 906 Market street, east
side above Second.
Extra wide ankle aud high n
step, line Button Shoes for stout
ladies'.
Long Boots foI Short Boys.
Wumens Shncs Fine French
Kid Button and Lace and Blucher
styles, hand sewed, hand turns
and Mckay sewei handsome
shapes and fine finish, sizes q 20
q, were 81. 50 30 and S. 90.
Now s. l5 $3UO aud $3.50
Evening journal., 1892-12-23

Cummings the photographer. aOs Market
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
THE BRIGGS CASE.
Defendant Scores Another Point in His Favor
and lie is Applauded.

Defendant Scores Another Point in His Favor
and lie is Applauded.
New York, Dec. 5.-In the Briggs case
today defendant submitted his evidence
which is even more voluminous than the
prosecutions. When ne finished reading
his address Colonel McCook arose and de-
manded that defendant be sworn as TO his
testimony. he had read in conformity
with book. Briggs said the prosecution
wanted the advantage Of cross-examining
him before ne submitted his own oral evil
dsnce. This was the most outrageous
course OF conduct be had ever heard pro-
pcsea McCook did rot think IL an out
rage and would waive the point, but would
Ike to have his exec ption noted. After
some further discussion Moderator Bliss
decided that Briggs distinction between
oral and documentary evidence was well
taken. This brought down an avalanche OF
applause and some Kisses both from the
BODY Of the hall and from the galleries Dr.
Payson became greatly excited and said if
the exhibition was repeated he would insist
that the galleries be cleared.
McCook offered an exception 10 the mod
orators decision. DR.. Francis Browns
motion that the decision ba accepted rs that
OF the prssbytery was carried by large ma
10rity. Dr. Birch, chairman Of the prose-
cutting committee, began the case for the
prosecution, but had not proceeded far
when recess was taken until tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
MINES AND MINERS.
The HeraId's Reports from Yari-
GUS Utah Camps.
NEW AND RICH MINING COUNTRY.
Operations of the Henrietta Mining Company
Reports from the Henry Noun
tains-An Ontario Rumor.

]. e. Webner, general manager Of the
Henrietta Mining and Milling company,
shook the snow of the Henry mountains of
his tall boots and turned up at the Walker
yesterday morning as bright as a snow
flake.
Mr.. Webner is an old Rio Grande West
ern man, though he always had keen min
eral scent that would take him on odd trails
to the mountains.
Six months ago he tracked fine of vein
OF ore and staked out the Rio Grande, the
Atlantic and the Aggie G., which adioins
the famous Bromide mine. S. o. Snyder,
superintendent of the Rio Grsnde railway !;
Thomas Lee, roadmaster, and Shand Smith.
MIR. Welby's chief clerk, were induced to
take stock in the group OF claims and the
Henrietta Mining and Milling company was
formed.
In speaking OF the camp, Mr.. Webner
said:
The camp is very quiet, but we expect to
have rush IN the spring. We have let tho
contract for running the tunnel under the
Rio Grande claim, $50 feet, 10 the Marys-
vile miners and the men are already at
work.
The Brownie Tunnel company, which is
o"ASu ny 0AoAu uAOSioA par A0ei - VIII
ing four men and has reached q distance of
1S5 feet. This tunnel is driven to be used
as a working tunnel in the spring.
The miners held a meeting on Nov. 80
and organized mining district, and elected
F. ). Drake as the recorder of the new
camp.
Mr.. ]. F. Webner will leave for New
York city in few days in the interest Of
his company, and may take trip to Eng
land before he returns. Before ne departs
he VIII go to Tintic TO inspect some pro
perty there, and also visit Marysville with
view to purchasing some gold claims.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
An Ontario Rumor.

The Park City Record Of Dec 8 says
The mining editor of the Record got hold
of some information this week from re-
liable source that il 1t proves to be correct.
means a great deal for the future of the
camp. The news comes very straight and
has bearing in a direction heretofore but
little thought OF. It will be remembered
that r. G. Chambers went east last week
and the Record said 1t WIS presumed his
mission was to pick up any stray shares OF
stock that might be floating about the
eastern market. Our informant says that
his mission is of q different nature Alto
gether-that it is to hold general consult
alton looking to large increase in the out
put OF the Ontario niue. This means that
not only will the quantity of shipping ore
now being mined be Increased, out also an
addition made TO the company's present
milling capacity. Our informent says he
knows positively that such an increase has
been under contemp lauon for soma time
and that Mr. Chambers has been sum-
moned for consultation TO that end. This
means great deal for the future Of Park
city should the company decide to make a
large increase in its present facilities and
should the monetary conference result in
the recognition Of silver as @ money metal,
the benefits will be something that cannot
now be fully realized.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
DIVORCE REFORM.
The National Reform Association in Session
in Philadelnhia.

The National Reform Association in Session
in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-[Special. The
National Reform association will meet here
this week for the annual conference on the
Christian question of civil government. In
reference to divorce reform four new docu-
ments have been issued In the last two
months. The constitutional amendment to
make possible national marriage aud d.
vorce law was reported as now pending be-
fore Congress-. a subcommittee in charge
Of the work has been organized in Phila-
delphia, with Bishop Whitaker in charge
Six documents on other departments Of the
work have just been issued, among which
IS the recent decision of the Supreme court
affirming the connection OF the American
government with tie Christian religion.
Rev. DR.. Rittenhouse, Of Philadelphia, is
special secretary for Sabbath observance,
Rev. R. c. Wylie on labor questions and
Josiah ". Leeds. OF Philadelphia. on peace
and arbitration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
The P. and |. Shelter.

Ketchum (Ida.l Keystone; Everything is
stirring in aud around the Philadelphia and
Idaho company's smeiter at this place.
where MIR. H. NJ. Stewart is superintend-
ing force of men making repairs and get
ting the plant in readiness for operations,
and ore is daily arriving by train from
Gimlet siding and being dumped into the
bins. These evidences are unmistakable.
and if there fingers in the mind OF any one
the least douot about operations over here,
he will doubtless be surprised in few
days to see volumes OF black smoke Issuing
from the great red stack on the hill. At
least thirty or forty men will find employ
ment here during the winter. while an in
creased force of miners will delve into the
great chutes of ore known 10 exits in the
North Star mine and which is especially
suitable for home reduction. 1t is no fake
this time, but actual fact, and the Oft re-
pested assertion that the "smelters are 60
ing to start has at last developed from q
chestnut into a bright blossom of truth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
AsHLEY,s FORK COUNTRY.
A New and Rich Region with a Promising
EmtuIa

A New and Rich Region with a Promising
Future.
L. S. Holloway. who has been connected
with mining in quiet, prospective way
for the last seven years, came into the city
from the Mount Nebo country yesterday
and was found at the Walker.
He is interested in mining claims in West
Tintic Mount Nebo, Ashley's Fork, Deep
Creek, Colorado and Washington. He has
his best property In Oregon, where he has
gold prospect that assays up into the
thousands, TO which country he will 20 in
few days.
Ashley's Fork, in Uintah county, Utah,
he thinks, has good future and there are
as great resources for good camp there as
any he knows. This Is new country,
about ninety miles from the railroad, and
hence there has not been very much pros-
pecting done as yet. Should railway Do
built 1t will show up with the best OF the
new camps in the country. Everything in
that country has to be made. 1t Is rich in
copper and silver. He had sample with
him that he claimed would run 200 ounces
silver and IS per cent. copper. This is g
new discovery made last summer, of which
he is the bearer of the first intelligence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
WANTS HIS FEES.

Mining Expert Files Suit for Several
Thousand
Peter Bosssrd has begun suit against
George w. Gill in the Third district court
and demands judgment against the de-
fendant for $500 Bossard alleges that
he was employed by Gill as mining ex-
pert to examine and report in the French
language upon the Northern Chief mining
property, and IN the event that the prop
erty was sold he was TO receive Sc, 900 as
his compensation. He alleges that the
mine has been sold, but that he has not re-
ceived his money. The remaining 81, 500 is
alleged to be due for similar services on
the Centennial Eureka mine. Jones 81
Schroeder are the plaintiffs attorneys.