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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21

with resignation, and to mourn the sur
vival of one another. Uncle Rufus had
been considered rich.
Maude wcpt when she heard that
dear old Uncle Rufus was gone, though
] don't believe She had remembered his
existence since the spring of 1882 when
we heard that he was coming to visit
us. 1t is q strange coincidence that
that news, too, affected her to tears.
fHow do you know that your uncle
YVES rich?' ! asked Maudc. when the
shower ot briny drops had passed, so
that We could sec the silver lining of
this cloud of bereavement.
Goodness, he never spent Il cent?
she exclaimed. He was Il regular old
miscr."
| was not wholly able to disguise my
anxiety when asked Mnudc how much
she expected to get. She replied, in
substance, that she should regard any
thing less than $4,000 as evidence that
Uncle Rufus had been nnduly influenced
by certain members Of the family, who
were wen known 20 be tainted with the
lust OF gold.
Ten thousand dollars? And they say
MAI LAY y Is a. 4sLllN4t- Motllu Take Itu
per cent. Of il. and agree to forgive the
other heirs. Inheritance might be Il
blessing after all, though had hitherto
looked upon it only as Il means of ac-
quiring paresis, lilcptomania, and an
undesirable cast of countcnancc. Sup
pose it should prove to bc only Il thou
sand dollars. Even so little would be
better than nothing-as the Prcsby-
terrain lady remarked when she was
told that the revision of the confession
would cut eternal punishment down to
million years. went out and bought
a couple of neciktics, just to see how it
would seem to be financially easy.
In lucid interval, succeeding my
first enthusiasm, | began to doubt
whether Alaude was mentioned in Uncle
Rufus will. People who die nowadays
have a bad way of leaving their money
to suspected wives or charities, or other
things which they have neglected dur
ing their lives. Acting on this impulse
OF caution refused to buy all the things
which Alaude said We could now afford.
bought only Il winter ovcrcoat. a new
plug hat, a mccrschaum pipe and other
necessities, leaving such articles as
oress goods, about Which there was no
great hurry, till we were sure that
there was no mistake.
But in Il few days wc learned for Il
certainty that Maudc was mentioned in
the will There was also Il LAWYER in
volved in tho matter somehow. hu,
whether he was left to us by Uncle I:u-
fus or was simply visitation OF Provi-
dcncc have not been able TO discover.
few days later wc received notices
to appear before the surrogate of llud-
son county. y. j The imposing legal
appearance of these documents, and the
mention Of various pains and penalties
therein, led my wifi TO believe that we
We're ali under arrest She throw her
arms around my neck and protested
that ! was innocent, that had not
sense enough to think Of IL crime, nor
courage enough to execute it, and that
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ilc-You say you are twcnty-four?
She (frankly)-Ycs, twenty-four.
lic-Why, your mother told me yes
terday that You were but awcnty-threc.
Shc-You must have misunderstood
mamma. She was probably telling you
her own agc.-Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
Quite Evident.

Mr.. Bradley Smyth in passing under
the rear window Of his house receives
the contents of n pail of water on his
head.
Mrs. Bradley Smyth--Oh, Bradley
dear, I'm so sorryt believe me, it was
an accident. did not throw it at you.
Mr.. Bradley Smyth--I know you did
not, dear.
Mrs. Bradley Smyth-lIow, love?
MIR. bradley Smyth-Bccausc you hit
me.-,JuJtrc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
The Innocence of Childhood.

Auntie-Good-by,F Freddie, am sorry
can't take you in the carriage with
me.
Productivity, auntie, are you going
in a carriage" | heard papa say this
morning that he'd be glad when you
took your final walll.-Boston Budget.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
a Sad ALTERNATIVES.

Mrs. A.-Iiuve you heard the news?
Mrs. B.-No, what is it?
You know old Goldburg was en-
gagged to Birdie McGinnis Well, he
has Tilted her"
"Ile has? Outrageous! feel so sorry
for the poor thing. Now she will either
have to commit suicide, or look around
for another fellow. Texas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
Tint NYnsn,t 1t.

"My grandfather hasn't had his hair
cut for ten years" remarked Twynn.
BALD, SUPPOSE" replied Triplett,
with the air of one who is not to be
caught SO easily.
mo; dead. Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21

"They have rain competitors in Amer
lea, dear" said the princess OF Wales to
her husband.
Yes replied Albert Edward, land
what we need in England is something
to make a reign quit when it keeps up
too long. Jury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
\ Useful NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Father-Johnny, there's Il button off
Your coat. Go upstairs and sew it on.
Little johnny Tin surprisel-NIothcr
will sew it on.
Father know she will, but want
you to learn to sew on buttons yourself
Johnny (amazcd)-Why?
Father (solcmnly)-Somc day, John
ny, when you grow up. you won't have
any mothc--nothing but Il wifc.-Good
NcWS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21

An odd localism, possibly of English
provincial origin, is heard from the lips
of old-fashioncd people even in New
York IL Is the word "footy,' which
seems TO bc - nearly rs possible equiv
iicnt TO The southern pronunciation of
"trih!n',' save that IL IS applied &c
.hlns athcr than to pcrsoaS. Ii sounds
ike corruption OF -futilcr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
An Accompaniment wanted.

Minnie with novel, to Mamie at pi-
ano)-Please play something pathetic,
dear. have just reached the chapter
where the heroine stands weeping on
the shore as the hero sails away, per-
haps to never, never Observation-Disclosures
oils Journal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
a Football Accident.

Fricnd-Wcre there any accidents in
the football game to-day?
Playcr-Only one. "A mule in an adj
joining field broke loose, got mixed
up with the game, and was pretty badly
hurt.-Good News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
Connlainin- SfilI.

Gazzam-I don't see how any farmer
can be unhappy with the present prices
for wheat
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., I only sowcd
nincty-cight acres, when might have
put in an even hundred just as wcu.-
.Judrc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
No Danger of Excess.

Doctor-It is little difficult to dag
nose your case. Perhaps you have been
eating too much.
Patient-Impossiblc. This hotel is
ruin on the European plan.-N. Y
Weekly
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21

ITS curious what bad taste Chappie
has in the matter of ncclties, while his
sisters taste is so excellent"
You don't understand. Chappies
taste is all right but his sister gets first
whack at them. Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21

GENERAL TRUsTEE-HoN. HENRY s.
TROUT, President First National
Bank, Roanoke, Va.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY = Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21

Customer-Jalscy, why do you alwayn
carry your small change in your mouth?
Bootblack-'Cos the purity women on
the street cars allus does.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
Clouds. Innings.

Stranger (brightly)-Finc day!
Chronic Grumhlcr-Y e-cs = locally
probably raining somewhere Puck
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
They Uad No Use for Him.

How did poor Waters happen to get
lynchcd?"
''lIc got into the flooded district, and
somebody spread Il report that he was
a government rainmakcr."- Puck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21
A solemn Truth.

"Thc road to fame is mighty hard
walking"
Its quite as hard going by stages. y
Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21

AS A WINGS BANK
this institution offers special induce
ments. Paid up shares $50 each. In.
stallment shares 81 per month. Shares
may be subscribed for at any time. For
further informat ion address
THE PEOPLES PERPETUAL LOAN
AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
VIM. L. WINCH,
Secretary. and Treasurer.
Masonic Temple. ian4-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-01-21

She-liaven't You been standing be-
fore that glass long enough?
Helm. Well, praps ! have. You
see can't decide whether to wear my
hair pompadour or nOt.-Truth
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
VARIOUS LOCAL MATTERS
Preparations Being Made for
the State Convention of
the w. c. T. u.
Treasurer Rogers and Ex-
Treasurer McCarty Reply
to Mr.. Anderson
Newspaper Comment on the
Rumsellers' Boycott on
the Herald

Another state gathering will meet in
Fairhaven next week, the fifth that
our young city has entertained in less
than two years. The state convention
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will convene here next Tues
day evening and remain in session
Wednesday and Thursday The ladies
of the local union are busily at work
making arrangements for entertaining
the convention. The meetings will be
held in the Presbyterian church. Two
public meetings will be held Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings, music for
which will be furnished by Rev. Carlo
Sperati. An invitation is extended to
all to attend. A complete program of
the convention will be published early
next week.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18

The special election called by the
city council Of New Whatcom To allow
the electors Of the city to decide upon
the extension Of the city limits takes
places today. The territory proposed
to be annexed includes Keeslingville
and part of Eldridge's donation
claim, and is bounded by line
drawn from the westerly end Of In
diana street, at the city line, along the
northern line Of that claim 10 the Inter
section Of sections % and "a, from
which point the line extends south 10
Squalicum creek, and along the creek
TO tide water. The territory proposed
for annexation includes the fine
grounds Of Captain Eldridge, and will
make a valuable addition 10 the resi-
dence portion Of the city.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
THE RUMsELLERs' BOYCOTT
REGULATE THEM

The public withdrawal Of the patron
age of eight saloons from the Fairhaven
HERALD is indeed iaughabie. The
patronage of the entire saloon element
on the coast would not keep one paper
alive; yet no business receives more
benefit from paper. The newspaper
goes everywhere; through its columns
an idea and description of the country
is received; people read the papers and
come to the country. The saloons re-
ceive a share of the patronage of the
newcomers. The HERALD, as q pub
lie question, opposed lowering the
license, and instantly this element re-
sents such expression of opinion by
endeavoriBg 10 injure the paper finan-
cially. 1t can plainly be seen their
heads have become swelled with inn
portance; their business must not be
criticised. The Express is not a crank
Oh the saloon business, but believes in
taking the conceit out of them. Little
by little they have encroached, until
politicians and great majority Of peo-
pie knuckle to them. 1t is time TO cry
halt, and make the saloon element
knuckie to the people. Fight them
with their own weapons; enforce the
gambling laws and other statutes in an
energetic manner, and they will soon
become docile. The HERALD has 1t In
its power to wipe the earth up with
them and make them squeaI for mercy.
The law recognizes saloons Many
good men are engaged in the liquor
business; but that element engaged in
the traffic who instantly rise up, boy
colt and raise a howl because paper
or individual dares 10 criticise them,
should be made TO think brick house
fell on them.-New Whatcom Express.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
Alleged Measurements

Morris McCarty, ex-county treasurer,
makes a reply TO II. J. Anderson's
charges of yesterday, in which he de-
clares that gentleman 20 have been
or guilty of making
wrongful charges.
NEW WHATCOM, June Is, 1892.
EDITOR BERALD-Mr. II. j. AHder-
son, i'm yesterdays issue Of your paper,
makes several statements relative TO
school district No. which reflect upon
the conduct of the office of county
treasurer.
In reply permit me to say that if Mr..
Anderson will devote more attention to
the books of the county treasurer be-
fore rushing into print, much hard feel
ing might be avoided and justice done
where it belongs. The county treas
urer's books have not been found in
correct, and the party making such an
/ brand as liar.
MORRIS MCCARTY,
Ex-County Treasurer.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
NEW wRATooM NOTES

Chillon Reilly leaves for FL PasO,
Texas, Sunday over the Union Pacific.
Assistant Superintendent VIM. Dow
ME, Of the western division Of the Ca
madam Pacific, was In town yesterday
on business connected with his road.
Five cars Of shingles for Chicago left
Thursday and two yesterday over the
Canadian Pacific. They were all the
product Of the Washington Cedar
bhingle Company.
The three Cinnamon recently cap
tured by Inspector Snyder and Deputy
Marshal Simonds, on suspicion OF being
illegally In the United States, were
taken 70 Seattle yesterday by the latter
officer. J. =. Brisbois, whose trial on
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
A CARD FROM ELLERY ROGERS
NEW wmArcoM, June II. 1892.

New WHATCOM, June IL, 1892.
EDITOR HERALD: In communica-
ton in the HERALD Of this date am
quoted as saying that the books of my
Office, when turned over 10 me, dis
closed "A shortage in the funds of school
district No. ] Of about $500. In JUS
tice to all concerned desire to say
that the statement attributed 10 me Is
incorrect. The books of this Office
when turned over to me showed no
shortage and appear properly bal
anced and correct.
In questions Of this nature ii seems
to me that thorough investigation is
the proper method to pursue. The
books of this Office are always open for
investigation. ELLERY ROGERS,
County Treasurer.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18

The charge Of smuggling IL set for Mon
day, also went to Seattle to report TO
the court.
By "A new order from Collector Was
son, at Port Townsend, all supports Of
entry are prohibited from furnishing
blanks TO shippers or importers at the
custom houses. The rule has been to
keep "a supply of necessary blanks and
furnish them To persons who are re-
CURED to do business mt the custom
house at the price Of ten cents for each
plank. Shippers or importers ara now
required to secure their own blanks or
DO their business through broker.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
new WHATCOM news
New Library Building TO Be
Built on Dock and Mag
nolia Streets
Question Of Extension of City
Limits Before New What
com Voters
Brief Newslets-- Cinnamon GO
to Seattle For Trial. Court
Records

Bids were opened yesterday at the
Office of William Cox, architect, and
the contracts let for the construction of
frame building on the corner Of Dock
and Magnolia street The building is
for the ladies who form the Beiling-
ham Bay Public Library association
and is to be built by Mr.. =. B. Corn
wall and placed at the disposal Of the
association, free of rent, for two years.
The building is to be completed aud
ready for occupancy within two
months, when the books now belong.
ing to the library and located in the
Lighthouse block, are to be transferred.
A description Of the house TO be built,
as furnished by the architect, gives its
total size rs 3Oxl5 feet, with IA library
room on the ground floor 2gx2g feet.
Back of this large room is committee
room l4Xlf feet and ladies' room
l2xl4, which is TO be supplied with
all modern toilet cOnvenienccs. ON
the second floor in the rear will be- n
room devoted entirely TO the valuable
reference library aud II janitor's aud
storeroom. All interior finish will he
In bright native woods, while the
walls will he covered with acme ce-
ment. Everything about the building
will bc first-ciass in every respect, aud
IA great addition 10 the town as well as
IA merited announcement to the ladies
who have 20 long striven to establish
the library on more permanent basis
than was possible in their temporary
quarters.
The history Of this library associa-
ton, now one year old, dates from the
contribution by J.. B. Cornwall of 40
volumes, and the organization Of
permanent board Of officers who have
had the details of its management in
hand. This board consisted of Mrs.
Edward Fischer president; Mrs. j. 5.
Walton, vice-president; Mrs. j. f..
Baker, secretary; Mrs. A. II. Morrison,
recording secretary, and Mrs. Dr. Bir-
ney, treasurer. The ladies have given
entertainments for the purpose Of rails
ing money for the support and exten-
SION OF the good work they have been
engaged In, and through their efforts
the expense Of maintaining the library
has been met and valuable additions
made 10 il until now a catalogue would
show above 800 volumes at the disposal
Of the public, with a reference library
Of thirty-iive valuable works. on science,
chemistry, geography, architecture
and other subjects.
The books now belonging tO the
library, with the many which are to
be added the coming year, are at the
disposal Of the public, the membership
tickets costing but 81, while the
monthly dues are y cents, and every
body who enjoys reading Is invited 10
apply for membership card.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18

The case Of Robert +. Fin ley vs.
Charles i. Ferry ct al was tried before
the court and judgment was rendered
for the plaintiff.
In the case Of the Fairhaven Furni-
ture Company VS., +. B. Hill ct al judg-
ment was rendered for the plaintiff In
the sum Of $28i 40.
The only new case filed with the
county clerk yesterday was that Of
Lena Haskell, OF Blaine, vs.. James
Haskell, Of Kaasas. The plaintiff
prays for a divorce and the custody Of
two minor children on charge Of de-
sertion, she having come TO this state
at the request Of her husband, over a
year ago, on his promise TO follow her
here. which he has failed 10 do.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
THE COUNTY COMMISSION NERs
Official Proceedings of the Whatcom
County Board May Session
1892
Continued

lCOntlnuedl
The clerk was directed to issue war
rants in payment Of the following bills
and claims:
CONTINGENT FUND
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
Tho Now Columbia

Seaboard, Of New York, contains a
fine illustration In last weeks issue Of
the Colombia, the new fast Pacific Mail
steamship, built for the United States
mail contract route TO the Isthmus Of
Panama. She ~ $50 feet long, with
engines Of $500 horse power, and capa-
BILE Of making l51 knot per hour. She
has just returned from her first trip,
and proved an entire success, making
the homeward run TO New York In
five days and twenty three hours.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
THE HERALD CAN STAND TT

The saloon keepers Of Fairhaven are
making a cut at the HERALD-the
clean, bright, saucy HERALD, because
1t dares TO oppose reduction in the
cost Of liquor licenses Of that city.
Well, the saloon men will find the
HERALD can stand 1t If they can
Nooksack Reporter.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-06-18
A RUN OF PRosPERrrY

The Fairhaven HERALD has been
boycotted by the rumsellers Of the city,
and is enjoying run Of prosperity in
consequence. - Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer.
The advocate., 1892-07-06
REID,S RECORD.
he Lawrence Record Rep.)

FIOM IH6 BaWI6nC6 h6CUIu lfb6pJ
When the old Arysn philosoher sighed,
"0h, that mine enemy would write a
book" he overlooked the most effective
form of vengsnce. The enemy upon
whom can be turned his own editorial
utterances, taken from the files Of his
own paper, furnishes the most destruct-
i've weapons know to warfare for his
own undolng. JOB might have: made 3
tremendous climax In the additional as
The advocate., 1892-07-06

maintenance, payment of interest OF
debt, and a reasonable dividend on capi
tai stock.
at is true, IN the case quoted from
the question of whether the capita
stock, or any considerable part of 1t, Of
railroads before the court, represented
actual investment in railroad property, OF
what is usually termed water was moi
suggested; and in the absence of any
proof upon that question, the laying
down Of such rule must be understood
to have reference to stock representing
actual investment. To inter.
pref it as applying to all stocks, lrrespec-
tive of the conditions of their Issuance,
would result in the placing in the hands
of railroad companies the power, by ex-
cesslve issue of stock, to reduce the power
of legislation oveF the subject matter of
the rates of these companies to an unim-
portsnt minimum.
"The amount Of bonded debt per mile
of road upon that portion ofKansas mile
age that lies within the state is $21,-
67437.
"The average net earnings for the year
1889 upon this amount Of capital, repre-
sented by the bond debt alone Of the
roads were Al per cent, or, in exact
figures, 4.234 per cent. \ 4
"The total operating and miscells-
neous expenses, taxes and rentals for the
year ending June 80, 1890, we're sos, ,1O4,
964; net earnings from operations, $32,.
31S,639. This amounts to 582 per cent.
on the total bonded indebtedness alone.
Il Il + The percentage Of net income
from all sources, 1890, to bonded indebt-
edness, was 5.73 per cent"
On page xiv of said report the total
cost of construction and equipment Of
roads In Kansas is shown to be $41,16
per mile. For some reason not explained
this last showing is omitted from the rail-
road commissioners report for 1891.
The above quotations show that the
people of Kansas are paying an income
On the cost Of the roads; that the rail-
road commissioners have been careful to
get at the actual cost; that these roads
paid larger average dividends In 1890
han In 1889, 30 that their value must
nave been at least as great March !, 1891,
ls March /, 1890, and that the actual
cost of the property was $4l, 1853 per mile.
The railroad assessors are not 80 YER
liant as to suggest that purchaser could
lcquire these properties free of Incum-
,rance with all their terminal facilities,
control Of traffic, franchises, donations,
'tc., ETC., for an average of $41.16S per |
nile. But assuming that they are worth |
10 more than this sum, and dividing this
" four to get at the usual basis for as
essment, and we have the sum Of $l0,. |
80 per mile, against the $5,745.O2, to
which the board reduced the valuation.
indeed the assessed valuation of rail
Dads In the nelghboring state Of Mis-
ouri is admitted by a defender Of the
'oard to be $10,695 per mile.
The Kansas Farmer has nothing to
10 with whatever politics there may be
n this discussion, but il will not keep
uiet when public officials try by the
Methods of the demagogue to justify
nd perpetuate an outrage upon the peo-
le of Kansas to the amount of $3.50, 900.
REIDS RECORD.
Z