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The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07
HIS WIFE CAUGHT HIM.
She Set Trap and He walked Int

She Set Trap and He Walked Into
He sat off in corner of the reading
room Of the club looking utterly
wrctched. His friends had tried two or
three times to cheer him up, but with
out success. Finally one of them got
up, yawned, and asked:
.'Going home, old MANI"
The man in the corner glooinily shook
his head.
Better come along" persisted the
other. I'm going your way"
Me- returned the man in the cor
ner 'I'm not going home until I'm
sure my wife is sound asleep"
"Curtain lecture waiting?"
mo"
''Neli, what is the matter?'
The man in the corner sighed, and
finally decided to tell his story.
1.-TWO or three weeks ago. he said,
my wife opened set of books to keep
track of the household expenses, and of
course she got all tangled up
"a woman always does" commented
the other.
"And of course laughed at her."
Naturally
81 had lots of fun at her expense un.
til one day she came to me and asked il
would show her how to keep books.
Well, have sort of general knowl-
edge of the subject and so told her
would.
quite right.
Eyes, but wait. / want to show you
the designing deviltry of that woman.
worked with her a while that even
ing, and she seemed grateful; but the
next night she startled me with ques-
ton that would puzzle the head Of a
business college. | gave it up and she
looked surprised. The next night she
gave me another, and the third night
she asked about double back-action,
double-entry bookkeeping. | was be-
ginning to get nervous when she asked:
| why, don't you know thatg and told
me how the entries were made and
balanced. There's no peace at home
now. She doesn't laugh, you know,
but Just looks at me in wondering sur
prise and makes me feel cheap"
'.Um, yes. 1t is sortof embarrassing.
How do You suppose"
Il don't suppose! ! know. l found
two books on bookkeeping in her room
this morning and don't mind inform.
ing you that they'll be missing to-mor-
row. She has been studying them and
it's mighty mean trick. | won't stand
it. Ill burn 'em and tell her the house
was entered by burglars. Chicago
| Tribune.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07
THE PARTY's CHOICE.
: DIGESTION FOR All Democrats. North and
south.

The great preponderance ofdemocrat-
&c votes is at the north, feature Of the
electoral vote lost to sight, because the
electoral votes of the democratic party
come in the main from the other sec
ton 1t is well at this time TO elab9-
rate this point. The vote east for
Cleveland in 1883 aggregated 5,53s. 900.
OF these the southern states cast but
l,920.244. There are in round numbers
q million and half more democrats in
the north than in the south. Their dis
tribution by states, those not voting in
1888 included. is rs follows:
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07

Ties by few days exposure to air and
even to sunlight, but the criminal his
tory Of the Lass two decades seems tc
prove that criminals begin to master
the difficulties Of such circumstances ir
way which threatens to make iiscov
cry next to imrossible.-San Franciscs
Cbronsalo
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07

Way Up.-Wife- How do you like
my new gown, dear?" Husband-'I
don't think it's quite stylish enough, is
it?n Wife .'Wel, it ought to be. 1t
is just like the one our sew girl has. -
Cloak Review.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07

A woman recently entered q. store in
Connecticut and sat down in front Of an
iron safe to warm her feet After sit
ting some twenty or thirty minutes, she
remarked that she never did like them
kind of stoves--they dor't }throwg1 u
scarcely any heat. those aas-bgyai =
don't Demorest
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07

The Kind of Belle She Is. -Hunker
Miss Bond'is quite a belle" Goslin
Yes, but can't sayd admire her ex-
cessively.} Shestold me to go home at
1880 last night. Hunker-vThen she
is fire belle. Detroit Free Press.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07

-Spacer-''There'sa good chance now
to speak To thatseditor about becoming
his dramatic critic. Why don't you
brace hima' Thespis-s'C onfound it.
can't you see haven't my fur overcoat
on?'-N. Y. Sun.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07

g Pussy Sir, the bowling Of your
dog annoys me dreadfully." McGrff-
"ft do, do ii? Maybe yez want me 10
get a trained haste thot cap play on ~
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07

He Eat the dinner table to young
wife My dear wiley, begin TO think
that there arc few misprints in your
vV,kery book. LA Tribaua.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1892-07-07
AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE.
Charles Augustus Experience as a
Thief Catcher.

ARMER STILL
WE'LL was very
much surprised
when his only
SOB, Charles Au-
gustus, told him
he was going to
the city to look
for a job,
whats t h e
m a tt err w it h
staying at home
and helping me
run the farm?r
asked the old
man
81 " a Ii t a
chance to rise in
Al. -l,1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
GRESHAM AND sICKLEs.
Gossip Over the Reported Change OF Front
on Their Part.

uossiP OSer tne Reported Change OF Front
on Their Part.
The announcement that Judge Gresham ID
going to bolt the republican ticket this fall and
vote for Mr.. Cleveland and the statement that
Gen. Sickles may take the stump for Harrison
have furnished the most interesting topics
OF discussion for politicians today. Both
are things that have been e1-
pected. 1t has been known for long while
that Judge Gresham did not agree with the re-
publican platform on the tariff and since the
G. A. R. encampment it has been known that
Gen. Sickles did not intend TO vote for Cleve-
land. Whether the republicans could get Gen.
Sickles on the stump has been a question Of in
terest, and it is believed now that they are 60
ing TO.
The announcement as to Mr. Gresham has
not caused surprise at the White House, nor
among Mr.. Harrison's Indiana friends gem
orally. They say that Judge Greshsm's atti-
tUde is not due to any personal differences
between him and Mr.. Harrison, as
Judge Gresham is too broad q man
to be influenced by such a consideration.
but that the Judge ia a tariff reformer and can
not agree with the Minneapolis platform. They
do not attach much importance TO his action as
influencing other votes.
The democrats, however, consider that the
announcement will have considerable influence
on the election in Indiana. especially about
Evansville. New Albany and Fort Wayne where
Judge Gresham Is very popular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
OPERA TOOK PRECEDENCE.
The New York Democratic Politicians Kept
Out Of Chickering Hall.

NEW YORK. Oct 3.-The preliminary meeting
Of the state democratic league clubs Of New
York. which was TO have taken place in Chick
ering Hall at noon today, was de-
layed by a misunderstanding as to the
renting OF the hall. A; the hour
designated for the clubs 10 assemble a SNAIL
segment of an operate company held possession
of the stage. rehcarsing an opera The com
pany claimed continuous tenancy until 1870.
The newspaper men and some few officials OF
the state league were the only persons in at
tendance.
W. d. Washington Of the reception com
mittee said that a large majority of the l.Oa0
clubs in the league would have from three 10
five Representatives at the convention.
A conspicuous delegation az the league head
quarters was composed of negroes who came
from the Cleveland and Stevenson Clnb In
Albany.
Delegations to the national convention q
clubs arrived in New York tuis morning from
Texas, Virginia. Georgia. North Carolina aud
other southern states. They we're received bv
the southern association at No. l3 West .4fh
street. where they got their badgcs The dele
gates from the western Stl ses we're expected 20
arrive this afternoon and the eastern men viii
come tomorrow. Ii was announced this
morning that Chauncev T. Black and
air. Washington would escort ex-Prs-
ident Cleveland to the Academy %
Music tomorrow Snorninc. His speech. u was
said. will be one of welcome 10 the visitors. and
will not deal largely with the issues Of the cata-
paign. Speeches will also be made by ,ir. Black,
Gen Patrick Collins of Boston and many others
who are not down on the program. One thai-
sand delegates have far sent their credentials
to the national association headquarters The
rest will come with their credentials in ihsir
pockets. All the democratic clubs in the civ
will throw open their doors TO entertain
visitors.
As early as IL O'Clock the crowd began to
gather and when the delegates entered the hall
was comfortably filled. Most Of the persons
in attendance in addition 20 the dele
gates were attracted 20 the place
in the hope of seeing and hearing
Cleveland. The ball was handsomely
decorated with American flags and bunting. to-
gether with portraits of the national candidates.
Before the opening Of the convention the
orchestra played patriotic airs.
The convention called TO order by John
Boyd Thatcher, president of the league. he
was received with applause. and his reference
to the growth and work of the league called
forth an enthusiastic demonstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
TO AROUSE COOK COUNTY.
Republicans Preparing for an Imm me-
| Meeting at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct ST present arraneemcr.i.
are carried out the republicans will have a bag
meeting here during the worlds fair dodioa-
tory exercises.
{. L. Gordon, member of the national
executive committee OF the republican league
clubs, has been especially active in arranging
the meeting. and, according 20 report rsliss,l
60. 900 In a short time TO defrav the eKpcas.s,
after telegraphic assurance from Mr.. Clarkssa
OF the national committee that the best speakers
In the country would be provided.
He indicated 10 Mr.. Ciarkson that the cam
paign in Chicago was not being conducted sr-
cording 20 the best judgment Of the best poli-
ticians. and that il would be n good thing Tor
the national committee 20 take hold of the
matter and do something 90 struichton out
the situation in Illinois. Tho suggestion
was referred 20 VIM. J. Campbell. who is In
charge OF the western branch headquarters of
the republican party. IL Is asserted that Mr.
Gordon and Mr.. Campbell had several c0nfcr-
ences. at which were present Capt. John T.
Tanner, representing senator Cullom. and
number Of the most prominent republicans IL
agreed that IL would be a good thing %
have an immense rally during the world fair
week aad that there should be united effort m
that direction.
Mr. Campbell and Mr.. Gordon have gone ~
New York and viii meet the national executive
committee today. They viii demand the prs
ence of Senator Sherman 90 talk finance.
Gov. Mckinley 10 speak on the tariff and
Chauncey NJ. Depew OF New York 20 put On
the friIls." They are confident Of getting ihl m
all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
He Wanted His Salary.

A well-dressed and dignifed-looking gentle
man Of middle age called at the Treasury De-
partment today and asked to see Secretary
Foster.
"What name, pIease?" was asked him.
"Oh, don't need any name to see the Secre-
tary," he answered carelessly.
"What ia your business with him?"
81 want to get my salary"
"Salary for what?"
"Working for the government"
"Well, what Office have you held?"
"Oh, never mind what il was. was ap-
pointed to ii by the Senate q year ago."
"Ah. yes, I see; well, the man you want to
talk to is Capt. Cobaugh, at the main entrance.
The captain handles all such business a. this,
Just 60 down and see him. He win pay you.
Capt. Cobaugh is the chief Of the treasury
police force.
So the well-dressed, middle-aged gentleman
of dignifed demeanor was escorted down to
Capt Cobaugh to get his salary. But he didn't
get 1t. He was induced to believe that his
papers were not in good shape and that he
must have q Congressman look out for his
claim, and he started away TO hunt for one,
The same individual has appeared at the
White House, but does not give his name, and
Is supposed to be one Of the number of unfor-
tunate demented creatures who are always to
be found In Washington, where they come to
right their fancied wrongs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
Report of the Controller Of Currency

The annual report of the controller of cur
rency to the Secretary of the Treasury was made
public today. During the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1892, Controller Matthews Office ham
died 72.757 vouchers of District of Columbia
accounts. Involving 57.45l,5 ,535.
The total amount of treasury warrants of
general governmental business which were re-
ceived, examined and countersigned during the
5S.S46, involving year were 80, Is7. .s35, ,975.
The grand total of vouchers handled
amounted TO 2.373. 109, involving 1851 SS7, ,593
Controller Matthews renews his recommen-
dations Of previous years in regard to suits
brought against the United States;
To the importance Of some statute of limita-
ton which will fix some time within which
claims shall be presented for payment against
the government;
Double compensation allowed persons hold
ing Office under the United States;
Collections Of balances due to the United
States, and
Individual deposits for surveying public
lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
THE BENNErT LAW ISSUE.
1t is Revived for Political Purposes I'm wis.
consin.


MILWAUKEE. October 3.-Strenuous efforts
are being made 10 revive the Bennett law issue
in the coming campaign. As matters stand ID
is somewhat doubtful which party is responsible
for the revival. Many of the republican
editors and the politicians who believed in
Hoard's doctrine are averse TO allowing the
matter 10 go by default They are backed up
in this by considerable number of republican
voters who are opposed to wholly abandoning
the stand taken two years ago. The result
of this feeling has been that the demo-
Gratis have been supplied with material
which warrants them in asserting that tie
republicans have merely cast aside the Bennett
law idea for the time being and that should
they again obtain control of the state a COM
pulsory education law would Immediately ts
passed. As a result. il is said that the Luther
ans are going over TO the democratic standard.
The republican leaders. headed by John {.
Spooner. candidate for governor. have solemnly
pledged that the Bennett law matter viii never
again be brought up by the republican party in
this state and point 20 the fact that John G.
kochm. one of the leaders Of the Lutherans in
the state, is the republican candidate for leu
tenant governor.
But the democrats have got the Bennett Law
ghost resurrected TO some extent and il u
worrying the politicians not little.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
Bank Wrecker Damn of Buffalo At
tempted Suicide.
SENT 10 PRISON FOR NINETEEN YEARS.
Tennyson Confined to His House
by Illness.
WESTERN PRAIRIE FIRES
TRYING TO ESCAPE TRIAL.
Damn. the Buffalo Bank wrecker,
tempted to Poison Himself.

Damn, the Buffalo Bank Wrecker, At
tempted to Poison Himself.
buffalo, n. Y, Oct. 9.-Edward s. Damn,
the National Savings Bank wreeker, is seriously
ul He Is in an unconscious condition. His illness
is duo to an attempt at suicide made BY taking
morphine pills at an early hour this morning.
The trial Of Damn on sixteen indictments for
felony was to have begun this morning or to
have been averted BY plea OF guilty. At is
District Attorney Quinby said: Il desire 10
move the case Of the people against Mr.. Damn,
which is set down for this morning"
IF the court pleases," said Mr. Hoyt, Dann's
counsel, 81 shall be obliged TO ask that the
case go over for q week. have here the GER
aheaie Of two reputable physicians to the effect
that Mr.. Damn is ill and unable to leave his
bed. he then submitted the certificate of
Drs. Harrington and Hopkins to the effect that
his client was in a critical condition. No OBJ
lection was made by the district attorney and
Judge Titus postponed the case for one week.
DAMS attempt at suicide has created great
sensation His physicians are reticent and
non-committal with regard 20 the cause OF his
illness and his counsel hints az apopleKy. but
from all that can be learned there appears to be
no doubt that Damn attempted to take his life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03

From the South Dakota Journal Observer"
One of the greatestachievement in the news
paper annals Of our country the mammoth
daily issues of the Washington Cd. c. } EVENING
STAR during the recent G. A. Il. oncampment
there. Every issue was souvenir of the great
event. being replete with matters of interest to
old soldiers and complete reports Of each days
session. THE STAR is nothing if not enterpris-
ing and in the vanguard of American daily
iourn lli,m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
CATTLE BURNED TO DEATH,
Losses Caused by the Great Prairie Fire
Idaho.

BOISE CITY. IDAHO, Oct SIN the great
prairie fire that ragged last week IN the Bear
River valley more than thousand head OF fat
cattle were burned to death, nine houses and
four cabins burned and three herdsmen fatally
injured. The cattle were feeding in small
valley on Tuesday last strong wind sud-
denly blew sea of fire down upon them BE-
fore the COWBOYS could turn the maddened AMI
mails the herd was surrounded by flames The
cattle huddled in the middle of a clearing about
mile square in extent but despite the efforts OF
the cowboys they again stampeded. Many of
them dashed into the midst of the flames where
they perlshed in horrible agony To save their
lives the four COWBOYS. who we're within the
fiery circle. attempted to force their horses
through narrow belt of blazing timber. Be-
fore they had gone ten feet the animals had in
hailed flames ana dropped TO the earth. their
riders being compelled to run back to their
starting place. After raging with great fury
for nine hours the wind drove the flames on
ward and friends from neighboring ranges
came to the rescue of the four COWBOYS. Three
of them are SO badly burned that they will die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03

SUBSIDIZED MAIL LISxs.--TAe frat Of next
month the new subsidized mail lines will 20
into operation, one from New York to Cuba
pors. During the past year four lines Of this
character have been started. Two were be-
tween New York and Colon and venezuela, re-
spscttvely, and the other two from San Fran
cisco to Panama and Hong Kong, respectively.
Contracts have been made for mail service 70
csA be bunt the service win 70 into operation.
n the course Of . rear or 20 e Il expecte6 th6t
Ausox1esn vesselS win carry the NALL 70 Eur6-
pean potts, and then tie AuoFioan ~ win -
: mere fA1niliar sisht h fosrisn pests nan ish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY COURT.
The Regular October Term Open. To-day &C
Upper Marlboro.


UrrER MARLBORO, Oct. 9.-The regular o.
tober term OF the circuit court FOR Prince
Georges county convened here this morning
with Chief Judge John P. Briscoe and A-soci-
ate Judge John b. Brooke on tho bench. The
term promises 30 be very long enc and u
expected 90 last about three weeks. There are
n number Of cases 60 be tried. two of them
being for attempted rape. Up until this morn
ing there are fourteen prisoners IN iail. While
there are a number out on hail. The following
are the names and the charges for which thry
will be tried: John Johnson and his son. John
Johnsoa, jr.. eolored. for rioting a. the Three
Poplars near tho District line at RatchfIc :
store, occupied by Mr.. Kemp. arrested June
Is; VIM. Bell. eolored. arrested by b.puty
Sheriff Dove Tuesday, September q, on three
charges Of larceny.
1t is expected that the decision in tho SOUTH
ern Mary yland sgt. the W. &. Rnd 4. l.. railroad
case, which was tried here ON the l3th % July
before Judges Brooke. Briscoc and Crane. viii
be given out this week At least before TO
term OF court is over. Col Vim. ]. Bcsi q the
W., c. and 7. l.. railroad was here on Friday
and says that he has the money 10 settle egc-y
claim against him and his road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
VIII Make Extraordinary Efforts i

1t is reported that within the past three days
conference has been held between Senator
German. Senator Brice and John r. Mclean,
all of whom are regarded as personally IN
friendly to Cleveland. and that they have de-
cided that the importance of this election to
the democratic party renters il imperative that
they shall disregard all personal feeling and do
all in their power for the success Of the ticket
OF course there has been no doubt at any time
about their supporting the ticket with greater
or less carnestness, but the result of this con-
ference is said TO mean that they will make ex-
traordinary efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03

MOVEMENT OF SILvER.-The issue Of stand
ard silver dollars from the miuts and treasury
offices during the week ended the 1st instant
was asl2,92 The issue during the corre-
spending period Of last year was S7S0O15. The
shipment of fractional silver coin during the
month Of September last was 81 ,423, ATT The
shipment during the month Of September, 1891,
was 81, ,926, ,726.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-03
OFFICERS USDREss UNIFORM.
New Regulations I'm Regard to Il Issued b
the War Department.


New Regulations I'm Regard to Il Issued by
the War Department.
The War Department has made the following
change in the undress uniform for officers:
For marches, fatigue duty and ordinary wear
A sack coat of dark-blue cloth or serge; single
breasted; standing collar, fastened with hook
and eye; coat to close with a flap containing
five concealed black buttons and button-hole
the skirt to extend from one-third to two
thirds the distance from the hip joint to the
bend of the knee, according TO height Of wearer.
To be cut to fit the figure easily; back in sin-
gle piece with curved side seams; q vertical
opening in each side at the hip, according to
pattern; the sword belt TO be worn underneath
the coat. the sword hook emerging through the
opening in the left side. The shoulder strap to
be worn; the insignia of the corps or the num-
Der OF the regiment on each side of the collar,
according to pattern.
Trimmings Of lustrous black mohair Fat braid
as follows: To be edged all around the bottom.
the front edges. the collar and for six inches
upward from the bottom, along both side Open
ings of the skirt, with braid one inch wide On
each side of the breast five double rows of three
eigbths inch braid, with crows feet at the outer
ends, the crows' feet of the top rows extending
nearly TO the sleeve seams, the lowest crows
feet to be about six inches apart. according TO
measure Of waist. On each sleeve ali Austrian
knot Of three-eighths inch braid. according to
pattern, extending about nine inches from the
bottom of the cuff; along each back seam
double row of three-eigkths inch braid ending
with crows feet at top and bottom. At discre-
tion of wearer there may be two or four small
outside pockets on the breast, the openings to
be concealed by the braid.
When officers serving in the field the
coat above described will be worn except
that the braid trimmings may be omitted.
During the warm season department command
ers may authorize this coat to be worn made
of white duck or white flannel. without braid.
Officers will be required to provide them
selves with the sack coat bv January Z. 1898
but may commence to wear it as soon as conve-
nient.