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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
Anecdotes nf snnrrenn.

Some years ago was at hotel in
 Mir Spurgeon, one wet afternoon, in the smoking-room. He was attending
 a religious conference, and was accom-
 panied by kind of bodyguard of eld-
 CTS and deacons, one or two of whom constantly watched him Fortunately for me, none of them smoked and when they mounted tfefr usual watch he literally choked them off in a few
 minutes. I was, therefore, his sole au- dlence on two or three occasions. have known most of the good conver- sationalists and recounters of my time
 but, except perhaps Robert Louis Ste venson, he was by far the best. I un- derstand that a biography of Mir. Spur
 geon has lately appeared; but I have
 not seen 1t, and doubt if the author has
 preserved the following anecdote, which l venture to write down. as near ly as I can~remember, in his own words: 48
 You wouldn't guess what calling I
 wanted to follow 1 wanted to be a
 whipper-in of hounds. Yes; there was
 never a. meet near where I was brought
 up without my attending; and many q
 long run I had, often across ploughed | fields; and many a time I was alone at
 the death. I could not do it now"-and then he looked at his ample waistcoat, and laughed. I never heard a more pleasant laugh, nor one more sympa- thetic and infectious. He continued:
 You wouldn't guess how I came to Hoe a smoker. When I was sixteen
 went to my father and told him there
 was vacancy, and that I should like to go in for it. "A vacancy for what?' he asked For a whipper-in to | the hounds. and I should be sure to get l it. He answered, very solemnly, l Charles, my son, you shall be a. whip perrin of souls; and he sent me down into the Fen country to preach in the villages When I came home I devel- oped a violent cold, with a good deal of | fever and some twinges of rheumatism. | told my father all my experience how had been received-how they had crowded in--but there was one thing in
  served in every cottage that the old lpeople sat in the chimney corners, and that the table before me was orna-
 mented with two iong pipes crossed, between two jars of tobacco and two | hymn-books. At one of these meet | ings just as I was about to speak, an old man took up and filled pipe, and | then, drawing a hot cinder from the | fire, proceeded to offer it to me. I gave | him a look intended to wither him up, | for I allowed no levity"-here another | laugh. T see,' said my father, how you have acquired that heavy cold. When was better. I started on anoth- | CT tour; but before 1 left home, my father said, in his most impressive 1 tones, Charles, my son, if they fill and light pipe for you, smoke it: if they don't, fill and light for yourself And,
 in any case, don't keep them from their tobacco In that climate, and at this time of year. smoking is your best pro-
 lection against feverish colds. "-The Raelm
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
AWARDED rnE CONTRACTS.
The Secretary Sets Forth His Reasons for
 Taking His Course,

Taking His Course.
 Washington, Dec. 26,-Secretary Her bert to-day with the approval of the president awarded the contract for the construction of battleshlps No. 5 and No, 6 (the Kearsarge and her unnamed mate) to the Newport News CVa,) Ship building and Drydick company at its bid of $2,25O,OOO for building each ship according to plans prepared by the navy department. The secretary closes a long communication setting forth his reasons for taking this course instead of awarding one to San Francisco at greatly increased cost or accepting the proposition of the Cramps as fol- lows:
 ''To me 1t seems clear that the de- partment cannot undertake to say that bid by responsible and competent company, fairly made Is lower than a fair price for such work This com pany is bidding not only for one of these ships, but for both and it insists upon its right to build both, For the government to reject the bid under these circumstances and insist upon paying a higher price for the ships or fore one of them to be built elsewhere on any such ground as that the bid of the Newport News company is below the market price would be a ruinous policy, The government is entitled to have its ships built at teh lowest price at which it can procure the doing of the work and true policy would dictate the encouragement instead of the dis couragement of low bidding"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
AT THE CITY MISSIONS,
Sewing School Christmas Treo-A Pleasant
 Event.

Sewing School Christmas Tree-A Pleasant
 Event. .. Special care is always taken by Mss Hume, the lady missionary at English hall, to have the Christmas celebration for the Sewing school one of the best in the city. Their Christmas tree yes terday afternoon was beautifully decor ated and brilliantly lighted, and upon the mission hall platform, and on the tables in front of It were an abundance of gifts for the 300 and more children connected with the school,
 Rev. MT. Mossman, the general su- perintendent, announced the order of exercises, which included several Christmas songs by the children under the leadership of Miss Fogg, prayer offered by Rev. Mir Luckey, pastor of the Humphrey street Congregational church, the Scripture Christmas story read by Rev. MT. Mossman, the pledge against alcohol, tobacco and profanity repeated by the children, with their salute to the flag gracefully draped upon the platform and an address to the children by MT. Brown of Yale seminary. In the necessary absence of Rev. Dr. Phillips, president of the City Missionary association, Rev. MT. Luckey made an excellent address of welcome to the children,
 All were remembered in the distribu- tion of the Christmas gifts and the candy boxes, with special gifts to those on the honor list for excellence in de- pertinent and faithful attendance through the year. At the close the children joined in thanking Miss Hume, Miss Fogg and Mrs. Finken, who had guided the work of the school from week to week. and in wishing them and all the teachers "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
F PesuIted in an Increase,

Ottawa, Dec. 26.-The annual report of the minister of finance, known as the public accounts, for the year ending June 30, 1885 is published. Operations Of the year resulted in an increase of $1,981, ,897 in the net public debt, which now is $253 ,OO0 900. The total expandi- ture on account of the consolidated fund was $3S, ,OOO, 900, and the total rece3pis $33 ,97S, ,129, showing a deficit for the year of $4, I53, ,875
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Death of Mrs. Kendrick.

Waterbury, Dec. 26.-Mrs John Ken drick, widow of the late Hon. John Kendrick, who was mayor in 1868 and at one time a democratic candidate for congress, died at 9:45 tonight, aged siXty-siX. Mrs. Kendrick had been in poor health since the death of her son, John KandricS, last April, but her ill- ness was serious only since this morn ing. She was the mother of eX-Mayor Greene Kendriok of this city Mrs. Kendrick was a graduate of Lovell's Lsncasterlan school in New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
The American Wars of the Roses

It does seem, looking at the politics of the dozen years, as if it had been
 nothing but a series of alternate de- feats with no victories. Nobody seems to gain any ground; everybody seems to have to begin all over again. Did you ever read the history of the Wars of the Roses? There were no end of battles: twelve first-class pitched bat ties from 1455 to 14S5, and any quantity of skirmishes. Sometimes the White Rose was defeated, oftener the Red; but nobody seemed really to win The king that nominally won was in con stant danger the king that nominally
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Big Time in RristoJ,

Bristol, Dec 26-At the Sessions Foundry company's plant tonight the first of a .seriegs, of receptions was held, it being the occasion of celebration Of the completion of the new plant The reception, which began at 7:30, was ten dered to the employees of the plant and their lady friends. Colts band of Hartford furnished music. Besse of Hartford catered and about 800 persons were in attendance. Tomorrow will occur the business mems reception. Many prominent business men will at tend. Among those who have been in vited are Governor Coffin, President Charles P. Clark of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co Supt. T. H. Pennell of the New England railroad; Robert B. Davis and Amos Barnes, engineer and architect of Phil adelphia. 5H
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Arninst the united States.

London. Dec. 27-The Daily News published a dispatch from Vienna stat ing that Lord Salisbury, the British prime minister, is negotiating with France and Holland with a view to adopting common action against the policy of President Cleveland; Spain, the dispatch adds, has already assured Great Britain of her agreement with the latter on the question:.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
ID Try Cnnta,nIIea.eY.

Washington, Dec. 26.-The board to try the charges against Captain Heaiey of the revenue cutter Bear, stationed at San Francisco was announced this af- ternoon. In consists of Captain E. s. Hodgdon, L. M. Stoddard, w. c. Coul- oun, with Lieutenant l.. II. Rogers as recorder, and Lieutenant w. A. Iley- holds as prosecutor. The board will convene on board the revenue cutter Rush at San Francisco on January 10 next
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
Wire In New Britain.

New Britain, Dec. 26.-Another incen- diary fire occurred tonight The barn of Dr. George Cooley, located at the extremity of South Main street and out side the city limits, near Kensington was found to be on fire at 10:45. The barn was practically destroyed, causing a loss of $500. There is no clue to the firebug.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
Fled to the Hills.

London, Dec. 26-The Constantinople correspondent of the United Press says that Zeitoun, which was in possession of the Armenians, has fallen before the attacks of the Turkish troops and that many of those who were holding the place against the forces of the sultan have fled to the hills.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
Fire in Milford.

Milford, Dec. 26-An old house, which has come to be known as the Fowler mansion, narrowly escaped destruction by fire last night. The fire started in the apartments occupied by family named Hill Two children were play ing with matches and the bed clothing caught fire The bed, bedding and some wearing apparel were destroyed, and it was only after the hardest kind of a fight that the fire was extinguish- ell and@ prevented from doing further damage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
nIRlM LODG E,S OEF1CERs.

Hiram lodge, F and A, M, held its annual election last evening in Masonic Temple. The meeting was harmonious, The following officers were elected; Worshipful Master, pr, F, H. Wheeler; warden, Wallace s, Moyle; treasurer, w. M, Frisbte; secretary, George E, Frsbie; marshal, Fred Baldwin; trus- tees, Lynde Harrison, Julius Twiss and Isaac Wolfe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
CALEpoNIAN OFFI0ERs.

New Haven Caledonlan club elected their officers for 1896 last night as fol- lows; Chief, John Brown; first chief tain, David Blaokie; second chleftain, John Machaluchlan; third chieftain, George Munro; fourth chleftain. William
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
Peaceful Relations Wanted

New York, Dec. 26.-The following dispatch was received to-day by the chamber of commerce: "Edinburg, Dec. 26.-The Edinburg chamber of com merce expresses earnest desire that the present difficulty may end in continu- ance of peaceful relations between both countries, so closely allied by kindred language and mutual interests. (Signed) Thomas Clark, Baronet Presidet"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
An Advance is Made.

Rome, Dec. 26-A message from Massowah states that the Abyssinians began to advance to-day, but their ob jective is not known. The Abysinian force Is said to number sixty thousand men, including those who serve under King Menelik.
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Officer. and Men Missing.

Yokohama, Dec. 26.-The cruiser Kwan Ping, which the Japanese captured during the recent war, was wrecked on December 21 off the Piscador islands. Most of the officers who were in charge of the, deck and sixty men are missing. The Kwang Ping was vessel of 1,101 tons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
Large Window Broken.

A large sign was blown from it's hanginss in frant of Y. Hewitt &s Co.'S, drug store and crashed through a large plate glass window of S. Goodman &, Go s jewelry store during the heavy wind storm last evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-27
At Beulah Mission.

Mir and Mrs. Young, workers in Flor ence mission, New York, will speak 9, Beulah mission this afternoon and eve ming. All welcome.
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A,lu-orc Saved.

Dublin, Dec. 26.--The Russian bark Palme, from Liverpool for Mobile, has been wrecked in Dublin Bay. All on board were saved.
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Rowling Last Evening.
IDLE HOURS.

Last nights bowling resulted as fol-
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729 7S1 s92 30 59 37 22o2 lSemaphores vs. Edgewoods Friday.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-10-05

we IN the northern part of our state
are looking forward to time when con-
sress will readjust our lines ana make
you people of Spokane a belt along our
entlre line, as you should be, part Of
the state Of Idaho. daughter and APP
plause).
l now, ladies and gentlemen, by request
OF the management, declare this fair for
mally opened. Nong applause).
MIR. BINKLEY'S ADDRESS.
Before the governor was introduced
president Binkley made a short ad-
dress. One year ago, he said, the bu-
reau of immigration had decided that
an exhibition Of the fruit and other
products of the country would prove Of
great benefit. The success Of the first
exhibition, held year ago, had in
spired the present one. The fair, he
said, was intended to embrace the en-
tire inland empire, and there were now
to be seen at this exhibition the prod
ucts of three states. The exhibits gave
tangible evidence of the great produc-
tiveneSs of the country. A dozen years
ago the planting of fruit tree in this
section was an experiment; it was now
an investment The bureau of immi-
grafton, he said, was much flattered
by the presence Of SO many exhibits.
The invitations to bring exhibits had
kane county, fruitful as it is, could not
have put up such an exhibit unassisted.
He closed by extending a cordial well
come to the visitors and assuring them
that nothing was too good for the m.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-10-05
THE BRITISH ADMIRAL WILL ACT

China Given FCurrecu Days TO Degrade
the Viccroy.
Shanghai Sept. 29.-The failSre of the
central government to comply with the
British demands, it is understood that IA
warships will make demonstration be-
fore Marking on Tuesday or Wednesday
next.
The British demand is that within IA
days an edict must be issued degrading
the obnoxious viceroy, or otherwise the
British admiral commanding will act The
British warships Rainbow, Plover, Spar
tan, Swift and Aeolus are at ports on the
Yang Use Kiang river. The Caroline,
Undaunted. Edgar, Archer and AIacricty
are at Woo Sung. The Daphnea and Fire.
brand are at Shanghai. The British adj
miral is on board the Edgar.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-10-05
cRuELTIEs BY PRISON OFFICIALS
An Iron MuZzle covered With sharp
Points OF Steel.

London, Oct. IA dispatch from Co
logne says that an official investigation
into the allegations that the prisoners in
the house of correction at Brauneiles
have been subjected to horrible cruelty
by the officials opened today.
Among other things it is charged that
about a year ago the governor invented
an iron muzzle covered with sharp points
of steel which is inserted in the mouths
of recalcitrant prisoners. Half dozen
of these it is said, have died as a result
of this barbarous treatment.
The governor has been suspended from
office since July last. The charges were
originally preferred by a newspaper, and
which has collected a vast amount of
testimony with which to maintain its
case.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-10-05
A REVOLT MONUMENT
Where washington and the Patriot Army
Crossed the Delaware.

y
Crossed the delaware.
Yarley, Pa, Oct. IAN immense as
semblage of Pennsylvanians and New
Jerseyites took part today in the exer-
cises attending the dedication of the
monument of Washington's Crossing.
This monument is at Taylorville, for
merly known as McKoney's' Ferry, and
marks the spot where Washington and the
patriot army crossed the Delaware river
on bleak December night and routed
the British and Hessian troops at Tren-
ton. N. j.
The exercises consisted of the singing
of patriotic songs, the reading of poem
and of historical papers, and an Grafton
by Gen. William S. Stryker, adjutant
general of New Jersey.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-10-05
This is one Of the most attractive ex-
hibitS on the ground.
WHITMAN COUNTY.


On the opposite side of the room from
the Milton exhibit is the exhibit Of
Whitman county, arranged in all it's
splendor. L. M. Burch is in charge.
The display of apples is simply superb,
there being a long table solidly loaded
with nothing else, all Of Magnificent
size and all grown on the Palouse hills
Black walnuts, butternuts, hazel nuts
flberts, almonds, chestnuts and per-
simmons are also exhibited. One hum
dred and fifty jars of fruit Of splendid
quality adorn the shelves. Corn, grains
Of many varieties, timothy, vegetables
that can not be excelled in any country
all these go to make up one of the
finest exhibits ever seen at fair. Whit
man has reason to be proud of her dis
play.
LATAH COUNTY, IDAHO.
The rear end Of the same room is
occupied by the exhibit from Latah
county, Idaho and a magnificent ex-
hibit it is. Professor Charles p. Fox,
director Of the experiment station,
state university, and John p. Mix of
Moscow, are in charge. The exhibit is
arranged with exquisite taste and is Of
immense magnitude. It is largely of
exhibits being from the university farm.
Everything that will grow in Latah
county, which is saying great deal,
Is included in the exhibit. One hun
dred and twenty-seven varieties Of po-
tatoes are shown, and 140 varieties of
grains and grasses. Most of the wheat
is from the seed Of Kansas wheat. The
seed was sown in 1893, and the grains
| of the crop of 1894 were one-fourth
I! larger and much lighter in color. A
great variety of forage grasses is
shown, including bruno grass. which
seems to have found its true home ir
the Palouse.
| The fruit is the average quality
! grown on the average farm, and sucl
| as may be found in almost any or
chard in the county, and the same i.
true Of the vegetables, but the differen
varieties shown is astonishing and al
are of good average quality. Maps OF
| the wall show the temperature ant
rainfall, while in glass cases are ex
hibited injurious insects, not only thos
of Washington and Idaho, but the in
furious insects Of the east that are no
i found here. The Latah county exhibit
is not only highly creditable in ever.
! way, but as an educational exhibit !
i will prove of immense benefit.
/ The numerous other splendid exhibit
will be noticed in The Spokesman
i Review later on.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-10-05
Myers Walks Past 1 is Open Cot
fin With Impassive Demeanor.
AFTER A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP
Speaks to the Crowd and Gives No Sign
Of Physical Weakness, stand
ing Firmly.

Pomeroy, Sept. 3O.--Fully 1000 people
saw Charles e. Myers hanged here to-
day, the first execution to take place in
this county. The scaffold was so built
that view could be had only from
two sides, and every available point Of
view was consequently packed to the
utmost by anxious spectators.
Five hundred invitations, emitting
the holders to enter the yard, were out.
but only $50 took advantage Of them.
Myers rose at $50, after sound
sleep. and partook Of a hearty break
fast. He maintained a careless air and
spoke freely and resignedly with ref
erence to his impending fs.te. He re-
fused to shave or don new clothes, and
directed the sheriff to use his pleasure
in the disposal of his body. During his
last hours in Jail he refused to see any
one except the Rev. Buzzell, who ex-
tended religious offices,
At 10;40 the condemned man left the
Jail for the scaffold. with an impas-
sive demeanor he walked past his open
coffin and up the scaffold steps be-
tween Sheriff Baldwin of Garfield coun-
ty and Sheriff Warmell of Asotin, and
faced the crowd without tremor.
On the scaffold besides Sheriff Bald
win and deputy, were the sheriffs Of
King, Asothf, Whitman, Snohomish and
Nez Perez counties, together with rep
| resentatives of the press.
! On the gallows Myers nerve was
more apparent When the sheriff an
nounced that Myers would speak the
old man stepped forward and with
scarcely a CULVER in his voice declared
that he died as he mad lived, an inno-
cent man.
| Close confinement and nervous ex-
element had wasted his form; his face
was pale, but composed; his weight was
apparently about 100 pounds. After
speaking, he stepped back on the trap,
and the Rev. Buzzell delivered an elo-
quent appeal for his soul.
While the straps were being applied
to his limbs he stood firm in military
position. There were no signs Of any
| physical weakness. After his hat had
\ been removed he again desired to
speak. This time it was a prayer for
his own SOUL With his long hair stirred
by the breeze, again addressing the sea
of strange faces before him. IN his i'm
perfect English, he said
MAY the Lord save my soul as he
will save yours, amen"
A moment more and the strap was
adjusted and the black cap cut OF his
vision.
At just II the trap fell. The knot
slipped from behind the ear and he
slowly strangled to DEATH Eight or
ten times his chest heaved; his fingers
twitched nervously and at 11:08 the
last pickering of the pulse had gone
out, at which time he was pronounced
dead by the attending physicians. !
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-10-05
ONE WOMAN MURDERS ANOTHER

The Fatal Result OF Jealousy at Albany,
Oregon
Albany Or, Sept. 30.-Mrs. John Han
nah has been arrested and jailed at Scio
for fatally shooting Mrs. Hiatt a few days
ago.
Mrs. Hannah put on male attire and
went to Mrs. Hats home and did the
shooting.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-10-05
NEARLY 5000 VISITORS YESTERDAY

All the Exhibits III Place and the Fair
Under Full Swing.
There were $685. paid admissions to
the fair yesterday and Of these by far
the evening. The main building and
the annexes swarmed with people.