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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1894-10-10
SAVED BY A SHEEP.
The Strange Story Related by a Railwt
Engineer.

The Strange Story Related by Railway
Engineer,
1t was just year ago, said the old
engineer to the reporter of western
paper, that was running my 'commo-
dation train on the Knoxville and Jel-
lico, down in North Carolina. Ever
been there? Guess ye don't know, then,
how the tracks snake round the Caro-
lima mountains. Too steep to run
straight down, ye see-land ye in day
after to-morrow-so ye have to crawl
down from the Swannannoa divide, in
an out, in an out, half dozen loops
on one hillside. And ye dassent run
any too fast, neither, count o the sand
slide that's may be waitin' fur ye just
round the next bend
Well, it was nasty kind O. day, any
how. Sleetin' and blowin', and the
clouds hung down in front of me like
curtains. / lost time, too, at Asheville,
waitin' fur pesky freight to get out
o. the way; so was in tearin' hurry
and not the sweetest temper, you can
bet. Towards evenin' l was whizzin
her along, thinkin' about Round Knob
and hot cup of coffee, when, some
ways ahead, spied a sheep in the cut.
There she lay, right across the track,
with two lambs snuggled under her. I
whistled, but she never budged. Well,
/ was in hurry, and ] wouldn' "a
minded the old sheep so much, but
them little white lambs somehow put
me in mind of my baby, the cutest chap
We ever see, and it went across the
grain to run 'em down. Had to slow
up, anyhow; it was right at @ bend,
and yelled to my fireman to shove 'em
off the track. Well, ye never saw a
winter face than that man came rum
ming back with. "Stop her, JimI Stop
her shortp' he hollered. And If you'll
believe it, just around that bend was
the biggest sandslide l ever want to
come aorost. Took us good hour and
half to shovel 1t OFF down the hillside.
-Harper's Young People
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1894-10-10

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The National tribune., 1894-12-06
REGARDING PENSIONS,

Secretary of the Interior Smith states in his
annual report under the head of pensions. that
the entire number of pensioners upon the rolls,
June 80, 1891. was 9G9,5iI. The total amount
expended for pensions during the fiscal year
was Sl39,S0! 1906, leaving balance from
the appropriation in the Treasury of So POS
1896 The estimate for tho fiscal year 1896
is SII0.000.000. The number OF pensioners
added to the rolls during tho year was SO, 055,
while the total numter dropped was 81 ,95l.
The greater part of the cases now pending
in the Bureau old cases. Many of them
havo been pending for years, and had been ex-
amined one or moro times prior TO the present
Administration. Upon examination it had
been claimed i'll many instances that proof WAS
notau iiicient to sustain n pension. The atten-
ton OF the applicants having been called to the
defect. in some eases, efforts have been made to
supply the needed testimony.
Tho great discrepancy between the number
OF cases now being allowed and the number
allowed two or moro years ago is said to grow
ont OF the fact that the pending cases constitute
a remnant of IN immense number of claims of
which those we'll established have already been
adiudcated
Number of appeals, motions, etc, fled
from April 10. 1898. TO Nov l. iS9i...... SSH
Number Of appeals, motions, etc. that
have been acted npon by Board of PEN
sion Appeals and Assistant Secretary
from April Is. 1893. to Nov. /, IS9I..-....10.7A
The National tribune., 1894-12-06
ARMY AND NAVY,

The Inspection Board rs n result Of its ex-
animation of the cruiser Minneapolis. has
| recommended that the preliminary acceptance
of the vessel be made, and advises that she he
| forthwith put into commission. These recon-
meudations have been approved by Secretary
Herbert. and the crew, which had been assem-
hlci on the receiving shi p Richmond at League
Island was transferred to the Minneapolis
The Naval Small Arms Board returned from
Newport last week where II has Just completed
a second series OF tests of small bore rifles.
The guns tested were the Luser, German gun
aud the Burst California weapon. The latter
broke down and was withdrawn. The Luger
from all reports did better than any gun yet
examined. TX is OF the modified Manser type.
and rimlcss ammunition. As the tests so
far made have not satisfied The Ordnance Off
GERS in all respects. it has been decided that
another aud more exhaustive competition will
be held next March.
The Secretary oil War last week approved the
allotment 10y the Notifications board for a
second l0-inch pneumatic gun-carriage, TO cost
$50 600 The board which has been expert
mepiing with rangeiinGcrs for coast defenses
reported that while selection has yet been
made. excellent results have hcen obtained so
far, the mean error being less than per cent.
in 1000 yards. IN this connection an allot-
ment of s., 900 made for the purchase a
Lewis range-fnder and one of $4,000 for
Weldon range-uHder.
The War Department has issued orders for
the abandonment of Mount Vernon (Ala.) tar
racks and reservation, for years the place of
detention Of Gcronimo's band of pachcs. The
remainder Of the 5;h Infantry, now stationed
there. has been ordered TO JOIN the balance o:
that regiment at Fort Mcpherson, Atlanta, and
only an officer OF the Quartermasier's Depart
ment viii remain 10 care for the property at
Mount Vernon.
The report Of Psymaster-Gcneral Edwin
c.. sN. r.,
June 80, shows the total amount expended on
account OF the naval cstabi shmcHt for the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1891, was S3l 3d.
1459l, the largest item being Ss,25l or for
payments on new ships in process of construc-
tion other than labor. One Of the most inter-
csting tables in the report is that showing the
cost of maintaining ia comm issioB the various
shins
The National tribune., 1894-12-06
LAMONT ON THE ARMY

In his annual report Secretary Lamont
earnestly recommends legislation to establish
tie battalion formation, now adopted by the
armies of every other civilized nation. To
effect that change he recommends a return TO
the law of 1870 fixing at 30 600 the limit Of the
Army. BY the changes proposed, he says. the
Arcly will be Increased 20 per cent. in eflici-
cucy, is l-2 in numbers, aud only 6 per cent.
in cost of maintenance. The actual conIbative
strength of the Army will thus become about
$4,000. tho number now contemplated by law,
but which is reduced by detachments and other
wise TO about 10000. 1t is proposed to add two
companies to each Of the % in lantry regiments
aud two batteries to each of the five artillery
regiments. No increase in cavalry is proposed,
The cost Of the increased number of enlisted
men would, the Secretary claims, be 81 200, 900
annually, but rctreucbmeut has redu adj
mnistrative expenses Of tho War Department.
at Washington 5000 600, aud by Applying these
economies TO the benefit oil the Army. the eff
cient organiZatio and greater strength may be
obtained at an increase of only S700,0O0.
Scacoast defense may now he prosecuted as
rapidly as Congress makes appropriations for
the purpose, and if these are sufficient the
project Of the Endicott Board can he carried out
in IL l-2 years The invention, by American
ordnance officers, of disappearing gun carriages
nnequalea for rapidity aud simplicity of action
by any foreign carriage, the Secretary says,
moves the greatest mechanical difficulty to be
met.
The total cost of finishing the armament of
OF % chief seaports is estimated to he
S50,21I2iS. Annual appropriations of $780,
900 will be required for armament during tho
next - years.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06
SOME DISTRICT LEGISLATION.

There will he District legislation of moro
than usual interest before Congress this session.
and it is expected that enough influence will
be brought TO bear to secnrc the passage Of sew
e:al bills. Among them is the boai issue bill.
which proposes TO issue bonds to the extent of
S7.500003 to obtain money to complete the
sewer and street systems Of the District. IL
has been Endorsed by the Board of Trade,
recommended by the District Commissioners
aud reported favoraby by the District Com
mittees in Congress- The sum Of Si350.Q00 is
to BE- expended in completing the sewerage
system. and s. 10000 is 10 he spent in laSing
ont and grading streets. bill for the esiab-
lishment o. free library. the extension of tho
Police and Fire Departments TO meet the
growth of the city, and other measures will be
nusned.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

1t seems surprising that when the dictionaries
give rs such q generous supply of words-from
900 10 200 00O-that we should use only such
n small number. SHAKESPEARE, whose vocabulary
is granted to be the most extensive Of any Eng
l:sh writer, managed to $4,000 or 5000
words. while Milton found that lie could get
along very nicely with only 5000. According
to the English figures, the average educated
writer uses but 1000, the business man needs
about 500, and the average laborer says all that
he has to say with 400 Bayard Taylor once
said that he could travel easily and comfortably
in any country knowing 30 of its words. which
makes the laborer's vocabulary seem lavish in
its variety by comparison. Along the Mediter-
ranean coast the traders aud shippers have a
little language. " La lingua Franco the free
language. 1t is made up Of few of the most
convenient words from tho different languages of
the coast. Italian, French. Spanish, Portuguese.
1t is made up ofa very few words, but the traders
find it perfectly convenient, aud make them
selves readily understood with it. Similar to
thisis a language Of our country-Chinook
said to be the smallest language in the world,
having only 400 words in its vocab ulary. 1t is
4 jargon. made up of words from the Indian
French and United States tongues and is used
in the Northwest for communication when any
one of tho languages purely spoken would not
be understood. 1t is like pigeon English.
ELSIE PoMERoY MCELRoY.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

|
Is.
! "Thc Duchess" has written very dainty
description of the ideal husband It sounds
| quite Rosalind-like in its merry philosophy:
| IAN ideal husband, Oh, wonder of won-
! ders! To BIO looked forward to in perfect hope
! in ones maiden days to be found-so seldom.
But when found, what TREASURED
| And now TO describe him, In one thing,
good temper-this is the first great essential
in the salad that goes to mako up an ideal
husband-and after that one should drop in
| speedily the gentle oil Of truthfuness, and
then the tender herbs of honesty and upright
| ness.
Gentle temper. then, is the first thing. But
| If a man have a good nose, that is good thing
| too; for nose goes long way in tho making
| of n face, and face has great deal to do with
! the hearts Of most wives.
There arc little trifes in all our lives that
! sometimes lead to bad results These trifles
!, should be looked TO in time. For instance. the
| ideal husband should not smoke in the draw
,iug-rooms-that would be abominable. And
! lie should not like his club better than his
| home-that would be criminal. And he should
not love any one as we'll rs his wi No;
he should love his wife above all others-that
means everything. But. them for the other
side of the question. If he may not smoke in
the drawing rooms or in his wi!e's boudoir,
she should see that he has a delightful snug
gerry of his own. where lie can smoke to his
hearts content; and if he is TO be truthful
and upright and honest why, SO should she
he. And if he is to love her above all the rest
of the world. why, then, she should take care
that she SO holds herself rs to be worthy of
such love. Indeed. when all is said, / am sure
you will agree with me in this. that the making
of an ideal husband lies in the wife's own
hands!
And when one comes to argue the case
quite fairly, think she ought to have band
some nose tool
IN. HUNGERFoRD (Thc Duchess"
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

When the House adjourns at the end OF this
session, it will have been in session foT 10
months, not including recesscs.
Representative DeArmond is back In town.
and feeling very good over his reelection.
which, it is well known, was close shave.
and disappointed those citizens of Washington
interested in liberal appropriations for the
District 1t is to he hoped that Mr.. DeArmond
has had lesson, and viii! be disposed to favor
the National Capital somewhat more than lie
has before. since he fought so hard to be al
lowed TO stay here for two years longer.
4
The report is being circulated with much ap-
parent eagerncss aud acerbity in some quar-
tiers that Thomas b. Reed, of Maine, will ex-
pcrience some difficulty in being elected
Speaker of the next House. The explanation
given is that the friends of Harrison and Nc
Kinev will oppose his election rs Speaker in
order that he may not. through the Speakers
chair, obtain too great prominence az n Presi-
dental candidate. There is nothing in the
present or probable situation to warrant any
such conclusion. Indeed. the oldest Repubi-
can members of he House say that they do not
understand that there will be n Republican
candidate for Speaker in opposition to Reed.
As for the opposition of Mckinley, there is the
statement of That gentleman himself to the
effect that he favors tho election of Reed as
Speaker. 1t is known that Benjamin Harri-
son has spoken very kindly Of the probable re-
turn OF Reed to the Speakers chair. If Nc
kipley and Harrison both favor the selection
OF Reed it is difficult TO how the followers
of either of these Presidential aspirsnts can ex
poet to form combination to prevent him
from being chosen Speaker.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

Ger. Sheridan and Gen, Sherman, the Secre-
tary regrets that no monument has been
erected TO the memory of Gen. Grant, and
points out suitable Site The Secretary
closes with n suggestion that the Prcsi-
dent be authorized 10 appoint a permanent
commission. selected from the citizens of the
country, and composed OF those bost qualified
TO pass upon the matters OF art involved, to
whom shall be intrusted the duty OF the sciee-
tion of designs aud sites for future monuments
at the Capital. The present system of many
commissions does not always produce the best
artistic results.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

varies. according to what is not on them; that
is to say, half a sovereign extra is charged for
taking out the feather, and guinea extra for
taking out what a man would call hat and
leaving only bow Of ribbon. AS almost
nothing is the fashion just now, hats are un-
usually dear this season."
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

Department clerks were much interested in
the final announcement of the outcome OF the
election in the Missouri district represented
10y Alexander II. Docaery. the introducer of
reform methods in the Departments. When
il was announced that there was contest in
his district there was general hope expressed
that il would he successful. Mr.. Dockery will
have powerful lobby against him iii the next
Congress- and his contestant will have host
of unknown supporters from all Of the Depart
ments. Mr. Dockcry has always answered the
protests against his new methods as being tho
cry OF Government clerks who were afraid they
would lose their places, and has made other
sIurring remarks, which tho clerks have re-
senteG with some vengeance. or course, as
long as Dockery pushes his movement in the
name of reform, and as long Congressional
toes are not trod on, it will meet with much
opposition.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06
crkT az THE CORRIDORS.

The Indian is 30 good As a soldier. Indeed.
81 would seem that lie is 40 rooa as anything
but savage. The War Department. after ex-
pcfimcu,ing with the noble red man for three
years in the ranks. has thrown up is hands in
despair at ever being able to train him to the
discipline, close confinement and work incident
10 army life in the far West Tie original in
tention was 10 have one full Indian regiment,
aud the eniis,mcnts numbered 600 at one time.
but there are only FIVE weak companies remain
ing, the members having either bought their
discharges or deserted. Compared 20 the COL
ored man rs soldier. the Indian isn't " in it, -
and the lndian companies viii soon be thing
OF the past
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

very pretty serge frock is made with three
wide peats in the front and back. The waist
blouses just little over tho belt in front. and
is drawn in tightly at the back. The skirt is
plain, with three big pearl buttons. evidently
fastening it over the left hip. Three more
buttons fasten waist at the shoulder. The COL
lar and belt are straight.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

A dainty evening wrap is made of white ben
galinc, with pink silk lining and collar and
edging down the front of white fur.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

When the House adjourns at the end Of this
session, it will have been in session for 10
months, not including recesscs.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

There is no limit to tho usefulness of the
skrt-and-blouse costume, aud instead OF dying
out, the style is growing more popular every
day and night. Where it used 10 be confined
to shirt-waiss and skirts, then to dark silk
waists and cloth skirts, then to gayer ones
with black satin skirts. now it has reached
the party clothes-full evening dress.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

One C the things that Washington people are
setting their hearts on is a free library. The
Congressional Library is run on such a system
that makes IL inaccessible 10 the work ing
classes. or course, Congressman have more
privileges than the common people. and those
they assume which they have not arc many.
and interfere with the ordinary readers. There
was one instance where metnbrr Of Congress
took some hooks out towards the close of his
term, and being defeated for the next Congress
Kept tie volumes until be returned after re-
election some years later. There is a hill now
before Congress for free library. but with that
body's usual igsardlincss IL matters import
TO the District, il Is doubtful ii Washington
Will get any free library unless it builds one
ltsoiL and The citizens are now bending their
energies towards that end
Secretary Lamont takes a right view Of the
monument question in his annual repon. There
isn oqnestlon that Washington should be a city
OF beautiful monuments to the loyal and great
soldiers OF our country. After reciting the
progress Of ihc arrangements for the erection
monuments TO Gen. Logan, Gen. Hancock,
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

One onomcal-cxtravagan woman, who
needs plenty Of party frocks. has one creamy
white satin skirt, made full and without trim
ming For this she has no less than four
waists-one high. necked of white chi ffon and
white velvet bows. one low-cut bodice of pink
crepe, one of turquoise-blue satin with lace,
aud one of lowered silk. white. with a
little flower of dull shade of brown.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

Over % members of Congress it is said, have
written letters to the Sergeant-at-A rus Of the
House. asking that their mileage for this ses-
sion be forwarded TO them, as they do not wish
90 come 10 Washington this Winter. Replies
have been sent that no mileage can he paid to
members except to those who actually attend
the session of Congress. In nearly every in-
stance tho request has been preferred by de-
feaied member. aud it indicates a small attend
aDce OF such members at the short session this
Winter.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

The Sons Of the American Revolution every
once in a while present the picture of some
patriot 20 one OF the schools here-a commend
able practice. This week, with due ceremonies
they delivered copy of Gilbert Stuart's cello
DRAFTED portrait Of Gen. Washington to the Gem
trai High School Gen. A. w. Greedy made one
Of the addresses.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06
TIE cHAMEHRnp NAUTILUS.

THE cHAMBERED NAUTILUS.
Build thee more stately mansions, o my soul,
AS the swift seasons rolf
Leave Thy low vaul;ed past!
Let each new tenn pie. nobler than the last,
Shu, thee from Heaven with a dome more vast,
Till thou at length art free,
Leaving thine oulgrown she'll By Ife's unresting
sea! -OIircr TPendcl Holmes.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

The result Of the recent landslide reminds
one OF the remark John l.. Sullivan made after
his vanquishment at the hands Of jim Corbeit:
Am j licked?" he qucricd. "A littlc." re-
piled his second. Well responded The cx-
champion, " I'm glad it was All American who
licked me-"
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

Gen. Thomas NJ. Henderson, of Illinois, who
Has gerrymandered out of District which he
has ably represented in Congress for 20 years,
has been considered strong candidate for
Clerk Of the next House. 1t is now said that
lie Will withdraw FROM this race in favor Of
Maj. Mcdowell Of Pennsylvania, and enter
that for SeTgeantat- Arms.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

Senator Henderson reiterated last week his
statement that ho would not be candidate
for reelection 10 the Senate. After this session
be, too, viii resume the practice of law. in
Omaha. his resident town for the past % years
de thinks Thurston will succeed him.
The National tribune., 1894-12-06

w. N. Beckncr. from the Tenth District {
Kentucky, was elected 10 Gil the nuexpre
term Of Representative Lisle. lie will renal
here until the close of the session. aud the
viii return TO the practice Of Law, which, Ii
says. he would not give up for several years i
Congress.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-09-20
The Factory.

The sugar factory will probably com
mence cut,ing beets next Tuesday
morning at 10 O'Clock. Supt. c. A
Granger will assign the employees tC
their various places and arrange the
day aud night shifts.
lie requests that all the old hands
who held there positions TO the close
last season, will be on hand promptly
at the time specified l0a. M, Monday
Nearly forty Lehi farmers were notified
yesterday 90 commence delivering Their
beets,. aud today the weigh-master
has been busy receiving since early
morning. A sufficient number ofout-side
beets have been ordered to furnish
10 car loads day, and from this on
until some time in January there will be
no rest at the factory.
As we go to press we receive word
that the beets that have been taken up
90 far have avery lovely appearance,
and every thing is rustling a, the
farm