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The herald., 1895-10-13
RATHER EMBARRASSING

Zone of the funniest and yet the most
EN- barrassing things that ever happened
during my ministry" said a clergyman
yesterday, "happened while had charge
Of church in smaller town. One Sun
day l had for a guest a clergyman who
had removed from our town to distant
city about ten months previous. AS he
was very popular man with his towns
men l asked him to occupy my pulpit
that Sunday morning. 1t happened that
just at the time this clergyman left town
young man, who had only been mar
ried a short time, lost his bride and was
completely crushed by the blow. Fears
were entertained for his reason, and ev-
eryone IN the town, including my friend
the clergyman. felt the deepest sympathy
for him. Well, it happened that while
he was escorting his wife's remains to
her former home he met most charm
ing young lady and in less than six
months they were married.. But the
clergyman knew nothing of all this, and
when on that fateful Sunday morning he
stood in the pulpit and saw before him
this young wIdower, as he supposed, he
naturally thought of his bereavement
So it was that during his prayer the
congregation was amazed to hear him
begin to pray for this young man. He
said:
I" There is before you, Lord, young
man who has suffered recent and terri
BILE aff1iction and for whom we ask your
special blessing. Be near and comfort
him in his last affliction, keep him safe
in life and be near him when death shall
remove him from his great SORROW
Just think what that poor young man
and his wife must have felt sitting
through such a prayer as that. The
whole congregation gasped. INDIAN
apolis Sentinel.
The herald., 1895-10-13

He was really the man who chaperoned
the party, and mis- services won for him
self the good will of all, which finally
eliminated in a series of rsolutions and
an appropriate testimonial. Pratt too is
now in the better land where railroads
are not supposed to be needful.
1t had been arranged that our train
should run only in the day time and lie
up each night, in order to afford the ex-
cursonists opportunity to see by day.
light ali of the country over which we
passed. After spending few hours
carriage riding among the hills and
1avines of Kansas City we boarded the
tarin and were rapidly conveyed to Leav-
enworth, Kas., thirty miles up the river
where we were cordially received by the
city officials and taken in carriages to
the barracks and other portions OF the
miles out brought us to Lawrence, just
as the shadows of night were ssttling
down on the prairies of Kansas. There
the train was side-tracked. and we all
spent our first night in our travelling ho-
tells. After breakfast the following morn
ing we were met at the train by city
officials with carriages and brass band.
Followed by long procession OF citizens.
we rode about the town for several
hours, and were shown the particular
spots where this, that or the other person
was killed or wounded during the famous
Quantrell massacre, while the state was
known AS bleeding Kansas"
In due time We were conveyed to lib
erty halI' and invited to partake OF
''fruit lunch" prepared and rendered by
the women Of Lawrence. 1t was an ele-
CANT and elaborate spread, consisting Ak
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clusively of fruits and melons raised IN
this vicinity of the little city and it spoke
eloQuently in favor of that country so far
as concerned horticultural products. A
run of twenty miles further west and we
were at Topeka, the state capital, then d
quiet tt wn of about 5000 population, but
now thriving, busy city of at least co. :
600. There we met with reception and
a carriage ride similar to those enjoyed
at Lawrence. We were also escorted to
the state house, where each one OF the
party was personally introduced to Gov
enror Harvey, who afterward showed his
liking for us by riding in one of our
coaches to the next stopping place.
On sped the excursion train at a lively
speed. the road being exceedingly firm
and smooth for one SO new. We passed
no more towns of any size or not worth
mentioning, but the country grew more
raw, barren and desolate as we journeyed
day we were fairly out on the plains,
with no hills, farms, trees or houses visi-
BILE, except an occasional insignificant
railroad station and few dugouts in
which the railroad men slept at night,
and to which they could retreat through
q subterranean passage leading from the
station in case of imminent danger from
prowling and hostile Indians. Every
dugout had several portfolios through
which the beleaguered party could fire at
the assailants without exposure, and thus
were those crude habitations OF white
men also mud forts from which might
issue at any hour storm OF deadly bull
ond night at a little shanty town called
Carson--a place that probably had more
sin to the square yard than any other
place l ever set foot in. Carson had NO
mayor and aldermen to officially receive
US. The fifty Or sixty men and dozen
The herald., 1895-10-13
A DUdOUT FORT.

found what was considered the best bath
room in. town. Prices in Denver were
high at that time. as we discovered. The
aecom modations at that bathroom were
very crude and poor, but the charge
therefor was the luxurious sum OF vi.
This fact was not announced in advance
as the proprietor doubtless knew that the
publication OF it would be certain to mill
itate against that condition OF the human
system said to be next to goodness and
thereby lessen the cash receipts OF his
rickety old desk. l protested that such
a price was exturtonate; that with four
or five more dollars added to the one he
wanted l could buy or build better
establishment than his; that good bath
could be enjoyed in Chicago for 10 cents,
and that such extortion was contrary to
the spirit of the federal constitution and
tn territorial laws of Colorado. Bnt the
greedy proprietor was inexorable. 80 the
bill had to be paid, and then and there j.!
got an inkling of the enormous cost or
Irrigation in the arid regions of the far
west.
After resting one day we were invited
to make a trip to Cheyenne, the capital
Of Wyoming territory. At this point the
railroad interseoted the main line OF the
Union Pacific. We went there in the same
elegant train that had conveyed us across
the plains. The ride took us through
Greeley. the little prohibition town
named in honor of the founder of thenew
York Tribune. Our stay in Cheyenne
was brief, disgusting and never-to-be-
forgotten. We had no mora than left the
train at the Cheyenne depot and scatter.
ed around over the town to see what
there might be of it worth looking at.
when the place was suddenly struck by
the most horrible gale of wind and storm
of dirt that ever disRraced the reputation
Of any country supposed 10 be possessed
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If sanitary conditions. The atmosphere
was completely filled with clouds OF dirt
SO dense that we could not have seen one
another twenty feet aparr, even had it
been possible to keep our eyes open.
Fortunately none OF the party had gone
far from the train when the real estate
BOOM broke loose, and so we were able
to grope our way BACK to the cars. but
not until our eyes. mouths, noses and
clothes were filled with Wyoming soil.
Not one'of the victims when they re-en-
tered the train could have been recognize
ed by his nearest relatives. Without a
minutes needless delay our train started
on the return trip. During the home
run we spent must OF the time trying to
wash eff the accumulations of dirt and
spit out the disgust with which we had
been covered and filled while at the in-
visible town of Cheyenne.
Several days were spent very enjoyably
in and around Denver. The com m ittees
and city officials did everything possible
for the proper entertainment of their
guests. We were feasted, serenaded and
toasted. We were taken in carriages
over among the foothills into some of the
nearest canyons, and shown how mining
operations were being conducted. We
spent several hours in the government
mint where crude silver and gold ores
are converted into beautiful bullion. pre-
paratory to being eventually minted into
legal teHueT COlus we were CORDIALLY re-
ceived by Governor McCook, whose head
quarters were in an unpretentous busi-
ness block. We beheld with curiosity
but without admiration scores OF stupid.
hideously painted Indians, who infested
the streets and shamelessly begged favors
from the pale faces whom they secretly
hated. We saw the old wooden bridge
across Cherry creek from which several
desperate robbers had been hanged one
night by order of Judge Lynch, who in
the early days Of Denver had considerable
to do with criminal proceedings in the
town. Finally our visit wound up with
an elegant banquet at the American
House, at which there were speeches,
toasts, music. feasting and all the festiv-
tiles peculiar to such an occasion. The
next day we started on our return home,
the journey being performed comfortably
and without any stopping over at night
l have been on good many excursions
within the last twenty-five years, but
never on one better planned and managed
than was that over the first railroad that
ever connected Kansas City and: Denver.
The herald., 1895-10-13

seen. All of the fashionable maids and
matruns have not returned TO town yes,
but within a month they will all be back,
ready for the work which makes them
dance gracefully, walk beautifully, ride
daringly and live in the best OF health.
To see a dozen of these women indulging
in the ''angels' swing" that is hanging
onto ropes, ladders and flying rings. cir
cling about dozen feet above the floor.
laughing ana shouting with little feet
peeping out beneath skirts of modest
length. is a hundred times prettier than
the gyrations of the finest spectacular
show ever staged.
To enumerate the women who belong
to the Berkeley would be to give the
names of all the younger portion Of the
smart set. Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, her
sister, Miss Virginia Fair, Mrs. Fred Geb-
hard, Miss Anna Sands, Mrs. Duncan
Elliott Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Miss Con-
suelo Vanderbilt. her mother. Mrs. Alva
Smiht Vanderbilt. Mrs. W. Butler Dun
can and Mrs. Oliver Isslin are only q
fe W of them.
The amount of millions which ali of
these athletic young women represent
would buy the combined wealth of tho
Rothschilds and leave enough over to
make Lii; Hung Chang, with his $500, 900, =
900, feel lik a poor man.
To SEQ a ten million dollar heiress run
up high ladder with perilous speed,
and then drop down runp by rung,
catching hold with her dainty white
hanus and allowing her dainty feet to
swing in the air. would make the most
con firmed anarchist applaud with all his
might. Or to watch pretty matron,
who perhaps will lead cotillion few
hours later on, pull up aipair of heavy
weights scores of times, observing with
satisfaction the play of muscles on her
white arms, makes a picture worthy OF
the art of any painter.
The only wonder of it all is that more
women do not take up gymnastics. But
that will probably come in good time.
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appreciated. There were no ladies with
us. 1t was purely stag party and
Tor that reason there was some grum bling
by Jew men who, more than others,
seemed to appreciate the refining in
iiuence of woman on all occasions where
her presence may properly be mingled
with that of the stronger, rougher sex.
But i. was nevertheless well behaved
party. each person manifesting a dis
position to observe the proper amenities
of life, while at the same time ignoring
such conventionalities as might stand in
the way OF good, jolly. enjoya BILE time.
The Chicago fire of 1871 destroyed my
notes and considerable memoranda con-
tanning the names Of those who ompos-
eu our party, so that | am compelled to
write from memory only. l remember
we'll, however, several of the prominent
participants, as we'll as scores of interest
ing incidents OF the journey. Postmaster
General Cresweli was OF the party, unoffi-
ciaily representing President Grants
cabinet. And no one seemed to enjoy
the excursion botter than he. A promi-
nent literary character with us was Min
or T. Griswold, the Cincinnati lecturer
and humvrist, whom eveyboCy knew or
had heard Of as the "fat contri butor." 2"
his contributions to the general fund OF
Jokes and witticismp were numerous, and
exceedingly well relished by other nem-
SSiS VI ohO OOT lCllOWJ ho hoo
since gone on longer journey than that,
and let us hope to a land much brighter
and more enjoyable than Colorado was,
is, or ever can be. There was also A. N.
Kellogg, kno wn far and near as the sue
cessful publisher If auxiliary sheets,
by the use of which hundreds of country
editors were enabled to get half OF their
printing and nearly all of their editing
done. in Chicago or New York so low as
to almost scare them. Kellogg was a
joker and a capital story teller. There
was Charlie Northup OF the Chicago
Times, bright young journalist whom
everybody liked, and d. @. Brooks, con-
nected with a railroad paper but since
proprietor of an Omaha daily. And sgd
ney Howard Gay, for many years manag,.
ing editor of the New York Tribune, and
many other newspaper men, mostly from
eastern cities, whose names l cannot now
recall. Also G. N. Pratt, an old steam
boat man of st. Louis, but for many
wears q prominent railroad official of CHI
cago and at one period general passenger
agent of the Chicago and Alton road.
The herald., 1895-10-13
From the Missouri River
to the Rockies by
PullmanS
FIRST EXCURSION BY RAIL
The Opening of the Road Between
Kansas City and Denver--
,,,
People Who Attended
the Opening
BY RALPH E. H0YT

It was during the last days of August
and the first days of Septembe 1869,
that l mace my first trip to the Rocky
mountains The incidents of that men,
orable journey are yet fresh IN my men,
ory. Up to that date I had never been
farther west OF Chicago than Iowa, tand
had never seen the Missouri river except
at irs mouth during several steambo
trips between st. Louis and other Missou-
ri river points. The occasion which in
duced me to visit Denver at the time
above mentioned was one of public i'm
portance. The formal opening of the first
railroad from the Missouri river direct to
Denver was an event which the whole
nation heard of with more or less pride
and satisfaction. because it cant the es-
Establishments of closer business relations
between the great east and that fportion
Of the wild and woody west" then known
The herald., 1895-10-13

Twelve years later, ho6 when I visited Den
was little to remind me of the crude
town of 1869. And every time l see the
place it is bigger and finer. My first trip
to the Rockies seemed like very long
one; now l regard such journey quite
differently. Since that date have m ade
fifteen overland journeys, not to Denver,
but across the rivers, plains, mountains
and valleys between Chicago and the Pa
cifc oceaH. 1 have learned that while
Colorado is good country, one needs to
come further west to find the best region
in the known world-our own charming,
picturesque, unique CALIFORNIA.
Copyright, 1895, by r. Garner Curran.
The herald., 1895-10-13

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IT'S THE ANGELS
SWING NOW
And 1t Is the Delight of
the Swell Girl
Gymnast
MUSCLE FOR MILIIONAlRES
The Goddesses of Gotham Are Fine
AthIetes.-.Berlin's System of
Gymnastic Training for
Women and Girls
MUSCLE FOR MILLIONAIRE:

In these brisk October days, when the
blood bounds through the veins with a
snap and energy that makes the strong
bodied young woman feel as if she were
treading upon air, the gymnasiulns fire.
quented by fashionable femininity pre-
sent scenes of wonderful activity and
grace.
The visitor to the city from Wayb
when he walks up Broadway during the
parade hour. marvels ct the Juno.like
form of the city's womaahood. Brilliant
ly hued in their autumn Anery, he sees
The herald., 1895-10-13

The Rev. DR.. s. D. Mcconnell of Phila-
delpnia spent his vacation in Europe on
a wheel, riding 5000 miles in England.
France. Belgium and Germany. He gives
this advice to those who may contemplate
u similar tour; "You can see Europe
very cheaply, but rememb ber, keep away
from the big hotels and from places
wners the usual crowd of American t.av-
elers 60. They skin Americans Of every
dollar they can possibly got.
The herald., 1895-10-13

Probably the oldest breeding farm in
Kentucky is the property of a woman,
Mrs. John M. Clay. She is sole pro-
prietor of the Ashland thoroughbred
stock farm, situated Just outside the city
limits of Lexington. She is the widow OF
the late John M. Clay, son of the great
ommoner, Henry Clay. who founded the
stock farm IN 1880. What the Duchess of
Montrose has been to England Mrs. Clay
is to the United States. Some OF the very
best racing families IN America first saw
tae light Of day at this celebrated place.
The herald., 1895-10-13

Little Cfarence-"Pa, what is a re-
form?" Mr.. Callipers-'' Anything that
interferes with the rights and pleasures
of other people, my son."-New York
World,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-14
INDEPENDENT WAISTS.

The fancy and independent waists, to
be worn with black skirts, which have
SO continuously been the rage for the
last two years. seem to have lost none
of their popularity They are still in
evidence everywhere and will probably
contiue to be so for a long time, since
they are remarkably convenient and eco
nomical. The newest thing for these
waists is crepon plsse, in lovely jardin-
iere patterns. And it is one of the most
effective materials made. Black and
white crepon is charming combined with
colored velvet and jet.
A lovely creation from Paris is of
Nile green silk crepon figured with lilies
of the valley, and trimmed with a white
satin jeweled collar and a folded satin
belt with a large jeweled buckle.
Jet and velvet are lav,Shly used In
trimming these waists. Spangled laces
and glittering spangied bands set upon
black or white net or satin are also used.
The Fedora front, consisting of strands
of Jet or gilt beads, yokes, grdles, and
Figaro Jackets are all conspicuous garni-
lures. Great favorites are the yokes cut
in Vandycks and overlaid with fish scale
spangles of jet, gilt and steel. Buttons
in innumerable designs are popular in the
extreme. They have never before been
given to us IN such profusion and mag
nifcence. A beautiful imported chiffon
gown, made with blouse waist of white
satin, is trimmed with buttons formed
of calbochons of jet, trimmed with Rhine
stones, pearls, either white or black, arr
set in bands of jewels. Miniatures of
beautiful women, surrounded with gems,
are among some Of the ultra styles
Godey's Magazine
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-14
First Manufacturing Plant Of
the New Era.
FIRsT-cLAss BRICK BEING MADE
Other Industries Will Follow in the
Wake of This Pioneer of Bet
ter Times in Astoria.

Last Friday afternoon the brick yard
Of Irish & Quinn commenced operations
This new enterprise is situated about one
and one-hah miles from the Scandinavian
cannery, in Upper Astoria. Six men are
now employed and 1t is the intention of
the proprietors to double the force in a
few weeks. Two thousand bricks were
turned out the first day and yesterday,
with the same number of men 5000 were
made. "A kiln, with capacity Of $4,000
is now in course of construction and will
be ready in three weeks
Messrs. Irish & Quinn are both prac-
tical brick manufacturers, especially the
latter, who has had years Of experience
in the Eastern states, and who is con-
s.dered am expert in this line of business.
A number of brick yards have been start
ed In Astoria in years past, but the
quality of the brick turned out has never
come up to the expectations or to such
a degree of perfection thatit could be
called q first class article. Mr.. Irish
has visited various parts of Clatsou
county, principally in the vicinity of
this city, for the purpose of finding what
he thought would be suitable clay for
good brick, and met with such poor sue
cess that he was about ready to give 1t
up, when at Mr.. Quinn's suggestion a
visit was made to the place where is now
situated their new brick yard. The quality
Of the clay In this neighborhood immedi-
ately struck MIR. Irish as particularly
brick, and resulted in the starting Of an
enterprise which before long will give
employment to many men. The Friday
and Saturday turnout of brick have full
ly carried out the high opinion the ex-
pert entertained upon first seeing the
clay, and other gentlemen who have Wis
tied the yard and made an examination
were unanimous in the belief that. the
brick made at this place will equal If
not surpass that OF any yard in the state.
The new firm have several contracts
on hand and were oil the prelim.naries
arranged, would now be employing quite
force of men. Their first contract will
be the manufacture Of brick for the new
water works system, and the fact that
these contractors have satisfied them
selves Of the good character of the brick
will go a long way towards convincing
the most skeptical and bringing the brick
into general use throughout the county.
This enterprise is but one of many that
VIII be started with the coming of the
Astoria railway, and Messrs. Irish &
Quinn are to be congratulated on being
the first men that have been successful
in manufacturing In the vicinity of AS
toria a truly first-plass quality of brick.