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Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27
Blum.

A man with stopped shoulders
and a general air Of lassitude
strolled into the editorial rooms
the other day. He found a pale
faced young man busily engaged
in cleaning a brier pipe.
"Good day." said the stoop-
shouldered man.
"Howdy," said the other.
The stoop shouldered man
coughed and then said nervously:
81 just came in to say that I've
been a subscriber to this paper
for a good many years, and this
morning 1 noticed that you used
the word 'apotheosis'.
"Well," said the pale faced
young man, "what of It? That's a
good word, isn't it?"
"Oh, certainly, certainlyP re-
piled the visitor. "Ifs a good
word--a very good word. But
you see I was brought up in pow
erty and l didn't have a chance to
get an education. There are lot
of things 1 don't know. l just
happened to be gong by, and
thought 1 would drop in and ask
you what that word meant"
The pale faced young man ceas-
ed operations on his pipe and look,
ed at the visitor in undisguised
amazement. rs it possible" he
finally said, "that there is a man
woman or child in this fair city
who does not know what that word
means? 1 cannot believe, sir, that
you are speaking earnestly to me
You must be joking"
The stoop shouldered..m man blush,
ed painfully. "Of course" he
stammered, II think 1 know what
it means; but, you know, 1 didn't
have much of chance to go tC
school. Come to think of it, tho
1 am perfectly sure 1 know what
it means"
"Well," and the pale faced mans
air was very patronizing, 81 tho't
you knew better than to ask sucl
question. Good day, sir"
The stoop shouldered man wen
out into the hall. AS the doc,
closed the pale faced young MAI
dropped his pipe and shouted
JIMMY Oh, JIMMY"
A small boy put in his appear
ance. Jimmy" said the pal'
faced young man, "get me the die
tionary, and get it blamed quick
Some other chap may be up here
in a minute"
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27
Disastrous Effects Of DemOnitl-
Zntlnn ON LnhOr.

ZatiOn on Labor.
To those who have not yet dis
cussed the reason why labor goes
begging, and the causes that have
lead to the present prostration of
commerce and industry in this
country, we will recommend the
consideration Of the following ex-
tracts taken from an article written
by Hon. Lionel A. Sheldon, of this
city, and published in recent issue
of the Los Angeles Daily Times:
There would be more demand
for labor If there were more enter
prise. That enterprise is less than
it should be, is a result of the want
of sufficient volume of money.
Hitherto W. have had recourse to
foreign money with which to de-
velope our boundless resources in
stead of providing our own. Our
railroads have been largely built
with foreign capital and projectors
of enterprises of any considerable
magnitude still seek it. The use of
foreign money is temporarily adj
vantageous, as it contributes to
remove our deficiency, but the time
has come when we are under pres
sure to pay interest and dividends
upon foreign capital. Our methods
IN the past have been characterized
by utter blindness as to the future.
IF we had avaiIed ourselves of our
natural monetary resources we
would not now be constantly
drained to meet foreign liabilities;
we would be paying interest and
dividends to our own people and
retaining our wealth at home. Con-
ditions, financial and in business,
would not be depressed as they now
are if we had relied upon our own
resources. Prices of property are
low, enterprise is hampered because
our volume of circulating medium
is insufficient, and as a necessary
result there is less employment to
be given. Consumption is lessened
because people are forced to econo-
mize. Our money volume is regu-
lated by the wants of foreign in
stead of domestic trade, though the
latter is twelve times greater than
the former. The fact that increase
of population, production and trade
require enlargement of the volume
of the circulating medium has been
disregarded. In financial matters
we have adoped the theories of
rival nations, and have neglected
to take care of our own interests.
Money is a tool, and it is as sense
less to attempt to do our business
on our present volume as it would
be to attempt to keep a thousand
men employed with a supply of i'm
plements for half that number,
Without an adequate volume of
money there cannot be active trade
or healthtul and vigorous industrial
growth. The Bullion.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27
Over a Dog.

"Did any of your ever see one of
those Feejee island dogs?" queried
the man with the mutton chop
whiskers as we finished discussing
terriers.
Nobody had, so he pulled down
his vest and continued.
II owned one once and no mans
check for $4,000 would by him. Jay
Gould offered me $1,000 in gold
for him but / waved the little mil
lionaire away"
"Must have been a wonderful
dog" said the baldheaded man.
"Of course he was. In fact, he
was too wonderful II was just
like owning an intelligent boy. /
used to be almost ashamed to look
him in the face. In 20 days after
I got him he could read as we'll az
the average boy Of g."
"Boshp' shouted the baldheaded
man.
Gentlemen, I'm not stufiing
you. I'm not stufine you. / tell
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

you that dog could not only read
newspaper, but after he got the
hang of our confounded English
language it was a positive treat TO
sit down and converse with him.
He picked up the political situation
in no time at all, and was one of
thestrongest supporters Grant had
One of:the best political speeches
1 ever heard was made by that.
dog"
Z" ] dent believe a word of itr
bluntly exclaimed theI baldheaded
man as he got red in the face.
'Did you ever see a Feeiee dogP"
demanded the.man with the whisk-
ers.
"No."
'Never visited the islandsg'
"No."
Never talked with any one
who hadP"
mo"
"And yet you call me liar!
Sir, 1 insist upon an apologyT
"You won't get one from meP
"Then, sir, / will tell you what
that dog once said about bsldhead-
cd men in general. He, had been
reading the morning paper, when
he suddenly heaved a sigh and
turned to me with, General, if
you ever meet baldheaded man
with a wart on his chin, and two
moles on his neck, and eyes the
color Of buttermilk, and ears as
big
Hell lick you in a minitl" roar
ed the baldheaded man as he
sprang up and made ready.
We pulled them apart end kept
them away from each other until
they cooled down, but they could
never be friends again in this
deceitful world, neverl neyerl-
Detroit Free Press.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27
ro 81. 4 ( YOUNG WoMAN.

You have asked me 70 write you poem
Alack, what a task you have set
For q slave, who Is weak, but % willing
To bring 70 you all bo can get
From the field Of his fancy and feeling
And lay Il down here at your feet,
Ashamed Of the tribute he offers,
Because Il is 30 incomplete.
Had you loaned me your eyes with their
dreaming,
Had you loaned me your cheek with its glow,
Had you loaned me your brow with Its sweet
nees,
Had you loaned me your brow with its snow,
Had you loaned me your voce with Its music,
Had you loaned me your hand with its clasp
Had you loaned me your heart with its prom
ise-
What poem would b IN my graspi
But all these treasures Of beauty,
Ofhopo and affection and thought,
Into some other poets p0ems
fear me, are already wrought,
And take up my pen with doubling
To write a response TO your call,
For tho bricks I am making are atrawless-
can't write . poem--that's all.
Detroit Free Press.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

In 1894 Joshua Pine settled on
a farm near Walton, N. Y, and
planted q fine orchard. Although
it was 100 years ago when the
trees were first planted, they dc
not show much signs of their great
age, and a number of the trees are
yet vigorous, giving promise OF
many years of liifs5 and fruitage.
The largest measure 1175 inches
IN circumference, the next largest
l05 inches, and another 102 in
ches, all of which are bearing good
crops Of fruit each year.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

In her speech before the Pil-
grim Mothers the Rev. Anna Shaw
said;
'I never use the word obey in
the marriage ceremony. / would
not marry a woman who was such
fool as to promise to obey a man
in everything and mean it. I
wouldn't marry woman who
would promise to obey and not
mean it,"
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

"My daughter gets $4,000 as a
wedding present, but she has an
impediment in her speech" said a
wealthy father-in-law to a would
be son-in-law, who was poor
II know; but 1 do not regard
that as an impediment to our mar
riage," said the impecunious one.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

We may neglect the wrongs
which we receive, but be careful
to rectify those which we are the
cause of to others.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Hold on to your tongue when
you are just ready to swear lie or
speak harshly or use an improper
word
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Eastern girl-We have.the cra-
die my grandfather was rocked in.
Western girl-We have the
boots that my grandfather died in.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

If all of our wishes were graft
fed most Of our pleasures would
be destroyed.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

1t is human nature to hate the
people who show US that we are
little.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Hold on to the truth, for it will
do you good throughout eternity.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

She-It is rank injustice to say
that woman is inferior to man in
reasoning powers. He-Why?
She-Because.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

We see times burrows on an
others brow; how few themselves
in that just mirror seel
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Nobody on earth works harder
for less pay than the stingy man.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Love never complains that its
burden is too heavy.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Self deception is the worst kind
of deception.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Anybody can criticize, but only
the wise can commend.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

It doesn't make a lie any winter
to put it on a tombstone.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

People need religion most when
they can't have their own way.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Every time a wise man makes a
it teaches him something.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Wool-Hicks promised to give
his wife ten cents for every ten he
spends for cigars.
Van Pelt-How does it workP
Wool-First-rate; whenever we
meet he buys me a drink and l
buy him a cigar.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

Hungry Higgins-Madam 1
uster have as good a home as any
body till misfortune overlook ME.
Mrs. Potts-Indeedl And what
was the nature of your trouble?
Hungry Higgins s-Me father-in
law lost his job.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1894-02-27

The right kind of a prayer never
stops.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
English University Incomes.

From the present data it is impos-
sible to determine the total revenues
of Cambridge, since the accounts of
the University Chest are not given.
The income of the colleges is e295,247
l5s. I'D. In the case of Oxford we are
more fortunate. Adding the receipts
of the University Chest, f65, 1914 IS. 3D.,
and of the colleges, 9439, Cos IS. 3D., we
have a grand total of 1854, 800 les. lid.
This, however, is somewhat too large,
for the contribution of the colleges to
the University Chest, G7,0o7 As. 3d., is
counted twice. Making the necessary
subtraction, there remains e497, 713 Is.
I'd. 1t is therefore approximately o r
rect t, say that the annual revenues Of
Oxford are $500, 000, or So, 500, 600.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
Message to Congress-,

Pro-. .cnt Cleveland transmitted his
...,sl message to both Houses of Con-
..., .londay. The paper is not of very
snar length. but touches upon many
r,oortant points in national policy.
,mon: other things the President rec
amends withdrawal from the Samoan
s,-cement: the construction of additional
sq,.lc ships and torpedo boats; the for
nation Of Il national board of health: the
INFORMATION of short-term bonds ut a
rw rate of interest and a reform in the
national currency system. In addition
he calls attention to salient points in the
rnolts Of the members of his Cabinet
and especially indorses many of their
concentrations. The President says:
The assemblagc within the nations
legislative halls of those charged with
the duty of making laws for the benefit
q generous and free people impress
.iycly suggests the exacting obligation
and memorable responsibility involved
n their task. At the threshold of such
abor nov to be undertaken by the Con
,ress Of the United States and in the dis
barge of an executive duty enjoined by
he Constitution, l submit this commune
containing q brief statement of
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
FIGURES FOR POLITICIANS.
low the Empire State ii rs Gone i'm Presl.
dental and Other Elections.

low the Empire State ii Is Gone in Prcsl.
dental and Other Elections.
Before the war anG along until the
formation Of the Republican party
New York gave her electoral vote
oftener to The Democracy than she
did to the parties which successfully
opposed that organization. Then for
Il time that State changed her parti-
san base. She CAV her vote to Ere
mont in 1856 and to Lincoln in 1860
and 1864. Another change now set
in, but not so radical as the one
which took place on the foundation
of the Republican party. She now
legah to swing alternately from one
side to the other in presidential ycaIs.
Seymour received her electoral vote
in 1865, Grant in 1872, Tilden in
1916, Garfield in 1880, Cleveland in
1884, Harrison in 1888 and Cleveland
IN 1892. From 1864 onward she has
not declared for the same party twice
in succession.
But though New York has divided
up her favOrS with an even hand for
more than "a quarter of a century in
presidential elections, says the New
York Telegram, she has shown no
disposition OF this sort in c%anvasses
tor State officers. Only three times
since the close of the wal have the
Republicans carried that State for
Governor, and II one Of these cleo
tiOns. that OF 1879, when AlOnZO b.
Cornell was chosen, the Republican
victory was due to Il bolt Of the regu-
lar Democratic ticket by Tammany.
Cornell led his chief Democratic op-
ponent nearly 43, 600 votes. but both
Democratic factions combined had
nearly "a, 600 more votes than he had.
The Republicans reelected Reuben
e. Fenton in 1856 and chose John Al
DIX in 1872. In all the other cleo
tions the Democrats won. They
chose John I. Hoffman in 1868 and
1910, Samuel }. Tilden in 1874, Lu.
cius Robinson in 1876, Grover Cleve.
land in 1882, David Il. Hill in 1855
and 1888 and Roswell z. Flower in
1891. The gubernatorial term was
increased to three years after the
election of 1876.
1t will be seen that New York is
an exceedingly uncertain State. AL
though in presidential years bepubli-
canS and Democrats since 1864 have
carried the State the same number OF
times. in g%overnorShip elections since
lSo6 the Democrats have had a de.
cided advantage. In elections for
minor State officers, too, the Demo-
Gratis in this period have won oftener
than the Republicans. Flower car
ried the State in the most recent
election for Governor by Al, 900, and
Cleveland by 81, 600 for President
Cleveland's 10, O01 plurality for Presi-
dent in 1892 was followed by Repub-
lican margins averaging %, 900 or 24,.
900 in 1893 for minor State officers,
leaving Bartlett, for Court of APP
peals Judge out of the calculation,
whose lOl, 600 plurality was due to
the unpopularity of Maynard, his op-
ponent. In 1888, a year after Cleve.
land rolled up his plurality of nearly
1913, 900 for Governor, Carr, the lie.
publican for Secretary Of State, car
ried the State 10y owe $1,000.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
Getting ASClimated.

Jim Is a teamster for a manutac-
turing establishment in Detroit, and
until a week or ten days ago Jim was
a bachelor and happy. Then in a
moment Of recklessneS; he got mar.
ried, the lady in the case being about
ten years older than he and with a
temper that was simply terrific. Jim
took her to a little house he had
rented and settled down to domestic
bliss, but somehow it wasn't a suc-
cess.
The other evening the policeman
who is on that beat and has known
Jim a long time noticed him come
out and sit down on the front door
steps awhile, then go ia and shortly
afterward reappear in a few mo.
ments, then 20 in again. He watched
this peculiar action for an hour,
and the next time Jim appeared he
went I'VE to him.
whats the natter" he asked.
Jim jerked his thumb over his
shoulder, and smiled a "a sort Of
smile.
The policeman didn't understa nd.
''Got married, you know" said
Jim.
Eyes" replied the officer.
"Only fOlr days ago." said Jim.
The officer nodded.
% "Well, said jim, my wife's got a
mighty spicy temper and I'm trying
to get used to her on the lnstallment
pIap
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
In the Congo Country,

Mr.. Mohun, the American Con.
sular Agent to the Congo Free State,
who recently brought to Belgium the
details of Emin PaSha's asSasSina-
ton, explored the unknown stretch
of the Congo. from KasSOngO to An
kOro, at the junction Of the Luapula,
g distance of 1876 kilOmeters, for ITO
of which The river is impracticable
or navigation owing to the rapids.
In some parts the banks rise to q
height of 1000 20 1000 meters. In
one place the river narrOws to ninety
meters, rushing through great rocks
Of black granite, while giant needles
of quartz rise from the bed of the
stream. This place was named He'll
Gate. Above the river becomes once
more navigable. Mr.. M0hun sue.
ceeded in reaching the junction with
the Lukuga, which flows out OF Lake
T~anganyika, which had not been
done before.
No MAN who has a hot-tempered
wife Qhould wear whiskerS.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
Xii ed for Playing on the Grass.

In Prussia the murder of men,
women and children is frequent by the
sentinels. The other day a little boy
the guard tried to arrest him; the
child, frightened. ran away: the guard
shot him dead. Such occurrences are
frequent. II a newspaper condemns
them the editor is imprisoned. -Ouida
in the Fortnightly Review.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
- NATION
.,ueWED IN THE PRESIDENTS
ANNUAL ADDRESS.

concentrations in the Matter of
c.rrcucy Rcform-Review of the
c.e,. Railroad Strikc-Thc Treas.
..v peGcit and the Bond Issue.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13

J wi th0
I, system of livy
themselves and
eat Now.
rtant results d
rlnour was It'd
Douglas Coup
's the COUNT
" to Ar mour
ne result wa,
unity Colnmis
emcval of lid
Is to Arlnoud
lsfer was rnadd
. Armour iu]
ION of Douglas
and banquet.
Chance.
GO m Der o.!
to practice,I
t on the Grst
the supreme
dnesday, Del
J which a publ
held. All ap.}
examined bel.
! have an Cpl
D on that day..
on News.
candidate or
for Treasurer
o%ntesting the
|hris. Brakke,
y three votes.
andid3Se Tor
1~ntesting the{
erg, Popu.ist.
rcdItors.
SO departure
Ks since es-A
hing his bus|l
om Dayton,
turn to Hu.
e settlement
that he viii
on.
ate VS. X. G.
Smith over.
efense for a
work Of en-.
ltely began.
and a specia.
SEES.
Company at
doors. The
into its al.
)Osits are not
school funds
o $4,000.
es.
Company in
aid its l96th
cents per
900, making
omas Lyle,
tock raisers
brought to
the charge
domain.
er's of Sully
sept freight
Inc North
is only as
eS not ask
)rticultural
annual ses-
n Der III, T.
II be large
HI interest,"
~turiStS be-
me.
IN Of cattle
IN markets
fall. Al!
ON the nu'
lies square
5. Of this
t $4,000 i4
ming ice in
1t difficult
amberlain.
this season
DOR Bridge
cessary to
he bridge
ice can get
, an eight.
of week.
the Hurot
cause tha
v believed
over SOY
water had
ANTE was
was OIL Nv
has con.
now l26
Indications
stronger
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13

No MAN who has a hot-tempered
wife phOuld wear WhiSkerS.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13

) n, '.aly, iour
49, a siou
@ss.,,iangedl
hite ia
Who were in
were were .sentend
nlrIentiary,
Eagle TO thru
ghlin. %attorn
epared and lid
quo'es a mud
cent trial, al
peal to the
re also a mud
which Atta
Us tc be able
now prQoabI
pot hangkn ID
ton have bed
tor the organ
i've We mercan,il
The first d
OFT. 4. B. Benz
Meyers. 6
lie and w.
capital @stock1
The p~roIccto,l
general storJ
ealnerv and
holders NJ. and al
'rl'e are prd
some of the1
active in al
colony for tbl
!, system of liv
|helnselve and
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
'eat. Now.

ftant results Of
|rlnour was thd
Douglas CounI
Pc the countJ
" to Ar mourj
ne result wa1
unity Colnmisl
of It'd
|is to Arlnoud
lsfer was lnadd
+ Armour ind
o of Douglas
and BANQUET
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13
Chance.

Nnanco.
plumber o!
to practice,
I or. the first
the supreme
ednesday, De-.
! which a pub.
held. All ap.
examined be-.
I have an OPP
p on that day.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13

late VS. X. G.
Smith over.
License for a
work Of EN-.
,teIy began.
and a specia.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13

candidate or
for Treasurer
pntesting the.
|hris. Brakke,|
y three votes.
FandidAe for
1~ntesting tho
rig, Popuiist.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13

VII YIN
At the close of the last fiscal year, on
the Both day of June. 1894, there were
0G9.544 persons on our pension rolls, be-
ing a net increase of 1882 over the num-
Der reported ut the end of the previous
wear. Of these pensioners 32,O39 are sur
yiying soldiers of Indian and other wars
prior TO the late civil war, and the wild
ows who are relatives of such soldiers
The remainder, numbering $4,000, are
receiving pensions on account OF the war
of the rebellion, and of these 469,344 are
on the rolls under the authority of the
act of June 81, 1890, sometimes called
the dependent pension law.
The total amount expended for pensions
during the year was $130,SO4,461.O
leo wing nm uneXpended balance from the
snm appropriated of 500, 205, 712.65. The
sum necessary to meet pension eXpendi-
lures for the year ending June 30, 1896,
ia estimated at $140,OOO,OOO.
The Commissioner of Pensions is of the
oninion that the year 1895 must, accord
inc 70 all sensible human calculation, see
tho highest limit of the pension roll. The
claims pending in the bureau have de-
creased more than 10000 during the
wear. A large proportion OF the new
claims filed are for increase of pension
NV those now on the rolls. The number
Of certificates issued was SO,213. The
names dropped from the rolls for all
causes during the year numbered 1891.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-12-13

r"dItOrs.
30 departure
is since eS-Y
hing his busl
pa. Dayton, |
turn to HUI.
e settlement
that he viii |
on.