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The sun., 1894-02-08
NothinC to Fight For.

By the way Of illustrating how "the
women Of the South helped along the
war" an officer describes in the Grand
Rapids Eagle scene of which he was
an amused eye witness. A gang OF
"Sherman's bummers," he says, had
captured a plantation on which We're
many hens and chickens.
They wrung the neckS OF the chick
ems, and then proceeded to gather the
eggs, all the while laughing at the an
cry lady OF the house. Just then some
Confederate cavalrymen came down on
a charge. The Union boys retreated a
short distance, and made hurried pre-
paratiOnS for fight.
The woman ran up tothe Confederate
officer in command, and declared that
she wished to help whip the Yankees.
Very good" said he. Get up on
the fence and holler at them"
The woman. dead in earnest. mounted
the fence, shook her fist, and shouted:
"Oh, you miserable Yankees! You
have every chicken on the place.
Whats that?" demanded the officer
Taken all the chickens? Then there Is
nothing left worth fighting for"
With that he rode away, leaving the
woman on the top of the fenSe shaking
her fist at the Yankees and calling them
names
The sun., 1894-02-08
A New Coal Town.

Belt, Mont, ,SpeciaHOne hundred and
seventy-fve men are now at work on
the day shift, mining and grading. In
about ten days the town site will be sur
veyed and plated and lots will be on
sale. The coal company will erect and
run a well stocked store, and a large
number of dwelling houses will be erect
ed before May 1. AS the entries ON the
coal mines are prosecuted the coal seems
to improve and is far superior to any
found elsewhere in Montana. There is
great scarcity of cars, however, thus
restricting the output. Cashiers old tun-
mel is now being retimbered, its length
being now 1000 feet. The name of the
pew town has not been decided upon.
The Great Northern railway has prom
lsed three regular trains a week right
away, besides extras. AS soon as the
production will admit, two coal trains
will leave the depot daily, consisting of
about sixteen cars.
The sun., 1894-02-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced il the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
sists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
1factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well Informed, you will not
accept any substitute Ii offered.
The sun., 1894-02-08
NEWSPAPERS SIXTY YEARS Aoo
A Contrast Between Then and Now
and What day De i'm 1O44

n Contrast between Then ana NOW
and What Nay De i'm 1044
One hundred and fifty attended the
annual meeting of the Bostonian So
ciety in the Old State House yesterday
afternoon. There was large turnout
OF members.
President Curtis Guild. editor of the
Commercial Bulletin, gave the address.
1T is curious" he said, 'in looking
over the records of Boston sixty years
ago, to note the difference between the
newspaper of that date and the great
metropolitan journal of to-day. Then
there were no telegraph dispatches.
There were no market reports; the
old prices current once a week were
thought sufficient. There was no finan-
cial article, and no brokers board and
sale of stocks. There was only one rail-
road advertisement There were no
court reports. There was not single
leading article in the paper and scarce
ly any local matter. There were no
interviews and no special correspond
enCe.
"Apropos to the prominence given to
interesting events to-day, as compared
with then, may cite the following
paragraph from the same issue of the
1884 paper:
Miss Fanny Kemble was led to the
altar on Saturday morning, and changed
her name to Mrs. Pierce Butler. The
ceremony took place at Christ ohurch,
Philadelphia, the service being read by
the venerable Bishop White"
Let us suppose the event to have
taken place to-day. We should have
had the entire pedigree of the family,
from Roger kemble down, Il sketch or
the life of the actress, her first appear
ance, her career, how and when she met
her affianced, Il description of the we'd
ding, her trousSeau, and, perhaps, even
one of those truly denOminated counter
felt presentments, miscalled portraits,
that make the thoughtlesS laugh and
the iudicious grieye to contemplate.
The vast amount of information
given by the newspapers or to-day
is not only conspicuous by its absence,
but veXatious, especially to the mstor-
ian who seeks for a record. Many re
member the merchants of sixty years
ago and their business and methods or
doing business. From 1890 to 1:3O was
Change hour on State street, and from
the corner of Congress to the corner
of Kilby street the sidewalk was al
most impossible by reason Of the
throng of merchants who were wont to
daily assemble there.
Can it be that the sketcher of 1914
will find as little in the newspaper OF
to-day to compare with the enterprise
of his time as he Of to-day does Of that
sixty years agoT'-Roston Traveller.
The sun., 1894-02-08
Fortunate Reply.

One day at a dinner party Charles G..
Leland became much interested in a
Frenchman near whom he sat, and who
seemed equally inclined to make his
acquaintance. After dinner they were
turning over a collection Of the works
of Blake, and Leland said to the French
man that Blake was a very strange Wis
ionary; that he believed the spirits of
the dead appeared to him, and that
he drew their portraits.
He was mad, them said the strang-
er.
no" replied Leland. "he was not a
madman. lie was almost a genius.
Indeed. IIe was all but a D0reW
There was roar Of laughter, and
Leland, innOcently suppOsing that he
had said something clever, laughed, too.
When the guests had departed, the
host said:
"Well. what do you thing Of Dore?'
"Dore? Why l never saw Dore in
aJeM noH mouM ol o1od sBM lgVL,
MY life"
talking"
The use of aluminium in place of mag
nGSium is strongly recommended by Prof.
GlaSSenapD.
The sun., 1894-02-08
sorrows of the Manitoba Farmers.

Sorrows Of the Manitoba Farmers.
A few farmers from the Dakotas and
other American states, during the last
two or three years, took q notion that
they could better their condition by
moving into the queens territory. The
Bottineau IN. d. Pioneer prints a let
ter from John Brander, one Of the un-
fortunates, who writes from Nesbitt,
Manitoba, explaining why he cannot
pay his subscription. We make the fol
lowing interesting extracts, which JUS
titles the good sense Of those who did
not abandon the union for the uncer-
tdinties Of the Canadian Northwest:
The Manitoba farmer has q great
many grievances 70 contend with
which seem to keep his nose to the
ground. | will mention q few:
First the long distance to a wheat
market and the excessively high
freight rates for hauling after paying
large share Of building the road.
"Second-The unreasOnably high Gus
tom tariffs ON agricultural implements
and binders tWine that Is charged upon
these articles coming into this purely
agricultural country and then the pro-
ceeds lavishly squandered on immi-
grafton. Crhe increase in population
for the last ten years has not been
equal to the natural increase.)
''Third-Short summer seasons and
early frostS In the fall in wet seasons,
and dry weather.
Our markets at present are about as
follows: Wheat-No. 1 hard, Al cents
per bushel; No. 2 hard (No. Northern }
20 cents; oats 35 cents; barley, AZ
cents; potatoes, 30 cents; hay So per
ton; butter, 70 cents per pound; eggs,
~ cents per dozen; pork, $5 per cwt;
beef, So (no sale); mans wages board;
girls, SO per month.
This country is now full Of horses
and grumbling farmers, and both are
ut discount"
The sun., 1894-02-08

construction of immense packing houses for
both hogs and cattle, and the stock yards,
also located there.
During the past year more than 300 600
hogs have been bought and packed for all
parts of the United States and Europe, and
the number was less than one-thIrd Of the
requirements.
For the year of 1894 ], 200, 600 hogs will be
needed to keep these immense Industries
busy. The market value Of hogs at this
place Is at all times equal to the Chicago
all Of these advantages of food, climate and
market, there Is no good reason why the
farmers Of the wheat belt should plod along
In the old rut, The time for emancipation
Is at hand Let the farmer avail himself
of the opportunity. Diversity In farming
Is the key of success.
The sun., 1894-02-08
Talking Swedish.

Susy, six years of age, had noticed
that the girls Of foreign nationaiities
who served in her mothers kitchen
spoke English in q way somewhat diff
ferent from the English she was ac-
customed to hear from her father and
mother
One day her mother sent Susy down
stairs with an order to the cook not to
prepare any soup for dinner. Presently
the little girl came back.
Well" asked her mother. did you
give Mary the Order?"
Yes, mamma, l told her in Swed-
Ish''
Told her in Swedish! Why, child.
what did you say
Il said to her. You needn't make no
soup. Nary"
The sun., 1894-02-08
Circumstances Alter Cases.

Man Ito friendl-You didn't seem to
treat that gentleman with politeness.
Friend-I spoke rather roughly, ad-
NIT.
You have changed toward him. The
other day 1 saw you cordially shaking
hands with him"
Yes; he owed me then, but he has
paid me, consequently you see I am no
longer under obligations to him."
The sun., 1894-02-08

Washington, Feb. &. - The federal
elections repeal bill occupied the entire
session of the senate. Senator Chandler
concluded his speech, which has extended
through the past two or three weeks,
and was followed by Senator Palmer,
who argued the law, having entirely
failed of its purpose, and being generally
obnoxious, should be repealed. An ami
mated controversy of the franchise quail
ications of the state con ltitutions of
Mississippi and Massachusetts, took place
between Senators Frye and Hoar on one
side and Senators Gray and Bate on the
other. The final vote is to be taken on
the bill this afternoon.
The Hawaiian debate again occupied
the attention of the house. The debate
is attracting much less attention than
was anticipated. This is perhaps partly
due to the abandonment of the policy
of restoration of the administration and
partly to the fact that the long tariff
debate has surfeited the house. The vote
will be taken late this afternoon.
Congressman McGanu introduced
resolution directing the judiciary COM
mittee to investigate Judge Jenkins de-
csiOn by which employees of the Northern
dSIlN W CLc 1IOuI SsllhlJlS
1t recites that all employees have right
to quit work at any time, and that the
act of congress of 1886 made labor
unions lawful. 1t then rccites the story
of the Northern Pacific reduction. The
preamble denies that a strike was
threatened, and the resolution directs
speedy investigation of the whole case.
Only four members were present last
night when Mr.. Hall Oem. Minn.) began
to speak in support of the administra zion.
A half-dozen others came in subsequently
and there was considerable attendance in
the galleries. Mr.. Hall charged that the
revolution was the result of a con-
spiracy made possible by the covert aid
of Mr.. Stevens and the presence of the
United States troops. He endorsed the
policy of the administration in its at
tempt to right the rong done the queen
through the connivance of the United
States Minister. AS the facts grow
clearer, said he, public sentiment will
place in every honest hand whip with
which to scourge J, L. Stevens through
the land
The sun., 1894-02-08
His Idea of Genius,

Freddie Van Twiggen had been silent
for such a long time that everybody
concluded that he must be thinking
again. Quite unexpectedly he said:
"A genius is weally vewy extwaor-
dinawy pawscn."
Yes" replied one Of Freddies S
friends; there is no doubt Of that. BY
the way, what is your idea Of a gen
ius?"
"A genius" said Freddie after some
consideration, ''ls a fellow who makes
you wOndah how such a smaht man
can be such an utter chump."
The sun., 1894-02-08

EARLY CORN OVER A FOOT LONG.
Salzer illustrates in a colored plate a
new early corn, a giant of its kind, and
offers $500 in gold for the largest ear i'll
1894. In addition to this early Giant
corn, which yielded in 1898 40 bushels
per acre, he has over twenty other pro-
life field corns. He has the best fodder
corn in the world. He is the largest
grower of farm seeds, such as oats, bar
ley, wheat, millet, potatoes, etc, in
America. Fifty kinds of grasses and
clovers.
If YOp Will cut this out and send it
With 15c to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse, Wis, you will receive large
package of above Giant corn and his
mammoth catalogue.
The sun., 1894-02-08
Bound to Please.

Manager-The audience is calling for
the author.
Actor-But the author died a hundred
years ago.
Manager-Never mind. Fix up to
look like him and go out. 1 want you
to understand that this is frst-class
theater.
The sun., 1894-02-08
A Pair-O'-Docs.

Jones is awfully sick, they say"
That is too bad"
''Yes-very serious"
"Not dangerous. is he?"
They say he is"
rs that so? What's he got?"
1.-TWO doctors. ."-Arkansas Traveller.
The sun., 1894-02-08
The Rabbi In I'm Demand.

Denver, Special-Rabbd Friedman,
who received a call from the Adath
Israel of Boston, will not be able to ac-
cept the offer for the reason that the
congregation of the Temple Emanuel, of
this city with which he has a five-year
contract, refuses to release him.
The sun., 1894-02-08
Londoners pay $40 head in taxes yearly
Mans Fall.

Since the original fall Of man we have
had some signal samples of great falls.
rot to include Niagara or the Immense fall
in values which the times have brought
ahout-in the nature Of accidents which
waylay men at al times. One such is that
says he fell down stairs and suffered four
weeks with O sp1ained back. The use. of
ST. Jacobs Oil completely cured him. MIR.
G Roeder, 500 s. 18th street, Omaha, Neb.,
relates that he jumped from his engine
in collision and sustained very bad sprain
to his ankle; he had to use a cane for weeks,
but was finally cured by st. Jacobs Oil.
Never fall out with so good thing.
Massachusetts, has nine living ex-govern-
The sun., 1894-02-08
Prnfecfion of LiYerYmen.

Dundas. MINI Feb. 6.-The first case
to test the new liveryman's law is on
here, John Winters having been arrested
for driving a livery team to point he
did not hire it for. The case is an in.
teresting one.
The sun., 1894-02-08

''Pll Live as Long as I Cam"
Is the burden of an old song. If you want
to live as long as you can, counteract pre-
mature decay. If you are young or middle
aged or lessen the inflrmities Of llfes de-
cline If you are growing old, use Hostetter's 8
Stomach Bitters, n genuine recuperator of
vigor, and a helpful stay and solace to the
old, the weak and convalescent ncompara-
BILE in bilious, dyspeptic, rheumatic and
malarial complaints
The sun., 1894-02-08
Millinr TO Search.

Mother-DOn't you think that a boy
of your size could take the tacks out
of the carpet if he wanted to?
Small Son-I guess so. Shall / take
my sled and go out and see if 1 can
find one who wants to?-Street &
Smiths Good News.
The sun., 1894-02-08
Were Not Murdered,

Cleveland, SpecialEThere is no truth
in the story sent out a few days ago
under a Burbank date to the effect that
Henry Sauers and family, formerly of
that place, had been murdered in Florida.
The sun., 1894-02-08
Different.

did you say your poem was coming
out in this Century," asked the poets
friend, turning the leaves Of the new
magazine.
Well" replied the poet. ref1ectively;
mot this century, fear, but next
The sun., 1894-02-08
Flowers and Song,

Here you are, num-" said the ped
dler briskly. Flowers and music,
mum! Sell you anything from a chrys-
anthemum to a Christmas anthemw-
Chicago Tribune.
The sun., 1894-02-08
August
Flower

"For two years I suffered terribly
with stomach trouble, and was for
all that time under treatment by a
physician. He finally, after trying
everything, said my stomach was
worn out, and that would have to
cease eating solid food. On the rec
ommendation of friend I procured
a bottle of August Flower. Itseem-
ed to do me good at once. I gained
strength and flesh rapidly. 1 feel
now like a new man, and consider
that August Flower has cured me" "
Jas. E. Dederick, Saugerties, N.Y.9
The sun., 1894-02-08
A Book Reception.

Red Wing, Feb. 6.-The public library
board held book reception and received
800 volumes.
Two hack drivers got into a dispute
as to who could drink the most whisky
Later in the day both met in Jail.
The sun., 1894-02-08

As a simple yet effective remedy for
throat affections, Browns Bronchial Troches
stand first In public favor. They are abso,
IuteIy unrivalled for the alienation Of all
t1oat irritations caused by cold or use OF
the voice
The sun., 1894-02-08
HAySeed View of the Inflated
Sleeve.

Uncle JOsh-Say, nephew, them la
dies yonder belongs tew Barnum's
show, s'pose?
Nephew-Oh, no. They're two of the
greatest bellies in New York.
Uncle Josh-Well, l swan! My Sue
kin handle hoe right lively, but these
town gals hev got muscle on 'em at
'ud make her whistle.
The sun., 1894-02-08

"HansOn's Magic Corn Snlve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded Ask your
srugglSr for it.. Price Is cents.
The sun., 1894-02-08

HeGeman's CanaPnor Ace with Glycertne.
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
and Face Cold Sores. &c. q. g. Cork Nhaven,Ct
The sun., 1894-02-08

bacteria in the soil becomes less and
less abundant as the depth from the sur
face increases
The sun., 1894-02-08

Washington, Feb. 3.-The debate on
the Hawaiian matter began in the house
under a special order which will bring it
to a vote next Monday at 4 o'clock. The
adoption of the order was preceded by a
very lively passage at arms between Mr..
Boutelle and Mr.. Catchings of Missis-
sippi, a member of the committee on
rules, which resulted in two attempts
made by the former to have the words
of the latter excepted to by the house
and subject him to censure.
Only two speeches wlre made to-day,
the first by Mr.. McCreary, which was
the opening argument in support of the
resolution under discussion, and which
consisted of very critical and analyt-
ical review of the entire situation from
the first inception of the revolution early
in 1892, to it's consummation in January,
1893. 1t was in every respect strong
arraignment of the action of Minister
Stevens who was boldly charged with
completely in the alleged plot to over
throw the existing monarchy. Mr.. Hits
reply was marked by great feeling and
vigorous utterances. In his denunciation
of the policy of Mr.. Cleveland and his
characterization of the deposed queen he
used the strongest possible terms, fire.
quently encluhg The applause OF his Re
publican colleagues. He had not con-
cluded his speech when the house ad-
jourEed. The resolution which forms the
basis of the present discussion is that
IF McCreary, cOndemning the acts of Min
lister Stevens and approving the policy of
the president, at the same time express
ing the sense of the house that the an
nexation of the Hawaiian islands is in
eXpedient. For this the Republicans have
offered the minority report approving of
Minister Stevens acts and condemning
the acts Of the present administration.
In the course of the proceedings to-day
Mr.. Blaire of New Hampshire offered in
the shape of an amendment, a resolution
in favor of the annexation of the Hawa-
iiIn islands.
The day in the senate was not an
eventful one. After an hours debate in
the session the resolution of Senator
PETER was adopted calling upon the Sec
retary of the treasury for the names of
persons and corporations bidding for
United States bonds and the amount of
bids and the rate of interest The orig
inal resolution of Senator Stewart de-
hying the authority of the secretary of
the treasury to issue bonds at this time
was then taken up and consumed the re-
mainder of the day, Senator Villas making
the principal argument in opposition to
the resolution. The senate adjourned
without action QR the resolution.
The sun., 1894-02-08
If the Habv l.. Cut,,nr Teeth.

In 1887 a cherry tree at Oroville, Cal
yielded $500 pounds Of fruit.
The sun., 1894-02-08

Five swedes out of every 100000 get g
divorce.
The sun., 1894-02-08
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.

Australia harbors one species of kangaroo
no larger than rat.
The sun., 1894-02-08

Last year 1000 corpses were cremated In
France.
The sun., 1894-02-08

4 shower which fell at Alden in 1888 wa
the first that fell there in 26 years
The sun., 1894-02-08
EARLY CORN OVER A FOOT LON

Tyrants have always been extremely pisus.
Scandinavia is slowly rising above the
level Of the sea.
The sun., 1894-02-08

The greatest smoker in New York is BeT-
nard Newmark. He consumes forty cigars
daily.
The sun., 1894-02-08

A Brooklyn merchant utillzeS 3 New
foundland dog as an advertising sandwich
man
The sun., 1894-02-08

Washington, Feb. 2.-The galleries of
The senate were crowded, but the throng
Of visitors was probably the overflow at
tracteG by the great tariff debate in the
house. Several resolutions and memorials
IN opposition to the administrations poll
cy We're introduced. The principal
speeches of the day were made by Sen
ator Stewart and Senator Allison, both
of whom contended that the secretary Of
the treasury had no power to issue
bonds for other purposes than redemption,
and that it would be a violation of law
for the secretary of the treasury to use
the money thus accruing for the purpose
of meeting current expenses. Senator
Dubois (Rcp. Idaho) said ne could not
vote for Senator Stewards resolution be-
cause it denied the power of the secretary
to issue bonds for any purpose.