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The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1895-12-04

rate interest gold bond and then begin
the retirement of the legal tenders. The
short time bonds could be made the
basis OF security for national bank
notes, which latter would serve as a
substitute for legal tenders. Congress
had better let the tariff alone for awhile
and put duty on beer"
Henry w. Cannon, president OF the
Chase National Bank:
Congress should leave the currency
question alone. The less legislation the
better it will be for the country at large.
The business world needs rest"
President Van Norton of the Nation
al Bank of Commerce:
"The government ought to 60 out of
the banking business entirely. Some
action should be taken vt once looking
to the retirement OF the treasury notes
and if possible the greenbacks. Rela-
tive to tariff legislation, it would be
nothing short OF calamity for congress
to interfere with the present laws in
any way"
President Palmer Of the National
Broadway Bank ks.
"The first thing that congress should
do is to retire greenbacks. If this is
once done it will prevent millions OF
dollars being taken from the treasury to
be shipped abroad. The government
issue bonds to retire the greenbacks and
the banks should take these. Then
they should issue their notes at par, for
the public must have something in the
place ol sresnbacks and the best thing
is bank notes secured by bonds. Con-
gress should then taken up the tariff
question and increase the revenues of the
government"
President Tappen OF the Gallatin Ma
tional Bank
81 think that the first thing congress
should do is to take up the matter OF
revenues for the government in order
that it will not be running behind right
along and be getting more in debt.
Something must be done very soon or
there will be another issue OF interest
bearing bonds. Our eXpences are great
er than our receipts, and congress must
do something to make good the deficit.
But l have no Recommendation to make
as to how this should be done. Next,
there should be some provision made
for the gradual retirement Of the green
backs. In all probability Secretary
Carlisle has plan ready looking to
some such a consummation.
Colonel John McAnerney president
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1895-12-04

hacks. Three hundred and forty-six
million OF the latter would not cut any
figure in the financial world, or even in
the eyes of Europe, were it not for the
silver in circulation, which threatens to
land us on silver basis every time
there is an apprehension OF panic. 1t
is the silver dollar, and not the green
back, that should be taken ont OF circu-
lation at once, Secretary Carlisle's views
to the contrary Notwithstanding"
Presidant A. B. Hepburn of the Third
National Bank said:
"The first thing that congress should
do is to pass revenue bill putting the
government on its feet so that it will not
be running in debt right along. | don't
think we need any more protection, but
we do need more revenue, and tax OH
beer or sugar, or even bank checks,
might be desirable, although | am in
doubt as to the popularity OF the latter
proposition.
OF course, l don't pretend to know just
what should be done in this respect, but
congress certainly ought to arrange
some way by which the treasury should
have enough money coming to meet its
obligations without issuing bonds every
now and then. think that congress
should also take up the retirement OF the
greenbacks and make some provision for
dropping them from the circulation"
pumont Clark, president American
Exchange National Bank, said:
/ 81 think that the first thing congress
ought to do is to take some steps look
ing to the retirement OF the greenbacks.
| am not apprehensive in the least
about gold shipments abroad. And l
would not be surprised if some of the
bank were increasing their stock of gold
in view OF another issue of bonds.
Congress ought to allow national
banks to issue circulation up to par, in
stead of only to 80 por cent. Then they
should make some provisions for the
gradual retirement OF the greenbacks--
month by month, if you please. The
greenbatks are bound to give us trouble
and something has got to be done soon.
Financial legislation is far more i'm
portant than tariff tinkering. Nothing
should be attempted just now towards
readjusting the present tariff laws. The
most imperative thing is to get our cur
rency system on sound basis"
George G. Williams, president Chem
ical Bank:
Congress ought to issue a low
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
YOU CAN ALMOST TASTE THEM.

VIVID AND POETICAL CHARACTERIZATIoNs OF
SOME OLD sHERRIEs ny AN ENTHUSIAST
The man who is not a connoisseur Of old wines
may not understand the fine points OF a particular
vintage or realize the importance OF an accurate
history Of each bottle But there is former dealer
who has the art Of criticism down TO a nicely
which might almost amuse the man to whom bur
gundies are so nearly alike that the difference is
not worth bothering about. Indeed. some clubmen
whose judgment of wines is respected by their fel-
lows find in this old chaps characterization Of his
wines an enthusiasm and depth OF feeling which
go quite beyond them. Although retired from busi-
ness he retains some liquid treasures which he is
willing to part with 10 those who appreciate them
The purchaser is pretty to be judge himself
one would hardly spend $50 or SO for a dozen bot
tie. Of sherry who not keenly alive 10 the de-
lights which lie hidden behind the cork
The old merchants descriptions OF his sherries
form an interesting climax. He begins with new
wine. relatively; IL is of the vintage OF lsi5' ana
really youthful in comparison with some OF the
gems Of his cellar. This is Of pale color; it is IAN
extremely delcatefavored and silky wine OF choice
and exquisite aroma" bottled in 1856 and rebotled
in 1868 A trihe OF $50 case will secure pos
session Of this. An amontillado OF lS4 Is hrn'
silky and springy" demiiohned In 1850, bottled in
1855 and rebotted in 1870; another Of 1880 is evidently
the owners pride He describes 1t as "a firm round
bodied silky wine of exquisite softness and the
most choice and delicate flavor: fragrant aroma.
balmy TO the palate" And all this for $40 a case
For s55 a case may secure an oloroso OF 1s4i-
1t is Of generous flavor, rch perfume. refreshing
aftertaste combined with great frmness and soft
ness" Another oloroso. four years older and lit
tie more expensive. has clean delicate flavor. Is
light but hrn-boded with an exquisite perfume.
II was demiohned in 1854 bottled in 1860 and robot
tied in 1875. Another lot Of the same year has Its
choice characteristics in harmonious equilibrium
Next comes firm, silky and granny oIoroso OF
ls32 at $50 case. and of 1880 at SIS. about
which the enthusiast rhapsod.zes as follows: "A
most delicate subdued. pungent flavor, fun OF
vinosity, exquisite softness and 1rmness; fragrant
perfume generous without potency demiJohned in
1896 bottled 1874, rebottled 1874"
But an ooroso which has passed three score and
ten years in age having been pressed from the
Crane in 1924 calls forth the final crash in the cres
cendo 1t is "of pale color perfectly matured,
choice wine The heat OF its spirits is dssipated.
neIIowed down to a soft fulness with subdued
pungent flavor. firm and silky yet fresh fresh and
springy. Bottled 1875 rebottled 1853 Could any
thing go beyond that? Yet se5 will buy an entire
case of this liquid poetry.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
TNUSED ELECTRIC POWER.

"Did YOU ever think" asked an observing man
lately how much loose electricity there is around?
II is brought 10 my notice especially every time
have occasion TO ride in a trolley-car on wet
day I have frequently received a singing shock
by taking hold Of the brass rail swung myself
aboard Ny feet wet, you see and water is
60 good a conductor that ground connection is
established with myself part of the circuit The
sensation is quite enough to be dsagreeable, / as
you.
THE metal doorsill, too is another place where
the current leaks out. Since discovered that by
personal experience l have often amused myself by
watching the people who enter and leave the II
they step over the wet threshold. well and good. but
~ their fee. touch IL, they likely to get some
of the superfiuous power Then the expression on
their faces Is ludicrous. Most OF them look com
pletely bewildered. II they didn't know what
had struck him. and suppose they don't for the in
stant
.~Those are not the only places where there is
free electricity. either. In my office can get
as severe a shock as could from a battery. In
one OF the incandescent light fixtures there is a
spot where the current escapes In great force BY
touching this place with key. knife. or any bit
of metal and resting my other hand on the iron Of
the steam radiator near by | take a shock Of
such power TO burn my hand and make me drop
the experiment In a hurry. The other day nall a
dozen of US Joined hands and formed line between
the two places. The man at one e~l held Key 10
the and the fellow at the otner END laid his
hand the radiator; You would nardiy believe
how strong the current was. Our hands seemed
suddenly grpped together and, after we let go our
fingers tinged for minutes from the effects.
~ have often thought that computation OF the
amount of unused electric force there is around
us would be interesting. There must De numbers
OF other places that nave never noticed where it
the aggregate the power wasted would be sufficient
to accomplish a tremendous amount OF work
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
TIE RISRORS RTSINESS.

There is citizen In this town who has Away.
experienced the greatest difficulty in fitting their
proper names and identity to acquaintances whose
fdces he knows perfectly well. SO marked is this
failing that he has often been placed in exceedingly
known for several years. Some time ago he hit
upon what he considered a rather ingenious plan
for finding the name OF the man 10 whom he
talking After two safely commonplace
remarks upon the weather any too personal
topic. he would ask in apparently casual man
ner:
We'll. how is business with you. now-pretty
fa!rr
II almost invariably happened that his unsuspect-
ing companion would say something in reply which
would reveal the nature OF his occupation. That
was all Mr.. A. wanted AS ne knew this
particular. he knew his Many successful ex-
periments with this method soon gave him fatal
amount OF confidence In its nfallib.lty Fearless Of
detection. he put the inquiry unblushingiy on
every occasion which found him unable to identify
an acquaintance Last week the shock came and now
his faith is sadly shaken by what he admits was a
conspicuous failure.
Dropping into seat IN the cable-car one morning.
he found himself beside a gentleman who greeted
garding his family, which showed him to be a com
parativeiy intimate friend. Mr.. A knowing hIs
face, but entirely al loss for his name. merely
awaited good opportunity:
And how Is business with you now--briskg'
His companion stared moment, then laughed
Il guess you don't know me. Mr.. A.; now ad.
init IT,"
'Well-I-why stammered the other. inwardly
Bishop L.. l think my business Is about a
lively as usual. YOU know"
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22

would never consent to resume once more the
bonds that weighed so heavily upon their
fathers.
Under the circumstances 1t will be readily un-
derstood that Emperor Francis Joseph, who is
shrewd and remarkably sensible man and who
has at heart the welfare Of his people and OF his
dynasty. should take steps TO avoid the disasters
with which both one and the other are threatened
IN the event of either his brother or his nephew
succeeding to the crown 1t is understood that
he has definitely adopted measures to debar
them from the throne. and to assure the inherit
ance thereof to the eldest son Of his younger and
favorite daughter Valerie, the elder Of his two
girls having married Bavarian prince No one
knows exactly save the Emperor and one or two
OF his most trusty counselors. what the precise
terms OF the law are which govern the succession
TO the thrones of Austria and Hungary. or to
what extent they are susceptible Of modification
by the sovereign of the day. They are kept
profound secret the Minister Of the Imperial
Household being compelled on assuming office to
take special oath not to dvulge the slightest
information regarding them
BY many II is enormously supposed that the
succe ssion is governed by the so-caled Pragmatic
Sanction which was the cause OF the War OF Sue
cession in the early of the last century 1t ia
doubtful, however whether this species OF treaty is
still in existence or whether it really received the
assent OF the two divisions OF the Dual Empire
For the famous Austrian historian Hormayr ex-
plictly declares that the signatures and the docu-
ments to which they are applied, bearing the daie
OF 17l3. forgeries; and the official Hungarian
papers. in response TO the question raised about
the matter few years ago oy Louis kossutn
were compelled to admit tina, no trace Of the
treaty in question is to be found either In the
State archives at Vienna at Budapest. In
fact. according to the most eminent authorities
in Austria, there is nothing to prevent Emperor
Francis Joseph VINO has pontedy abstained from
referring to his brother or nephew as his
successor. from nominating as his heir to the
throne Of Austria Hungary his young grandson
Archdule Franz EX-ATTACHE.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22

husband such triner / feel sorry for Di She
was Maum Patsy's Oldest girl and well brought up.
As long as have anything she Is welcome TO share
The shipping facilities in the small towns do not
admit OF sending all the Christmas wares, the 'ur
Keys. etc. TO bigger market so when the local
demand ls oversupped curious devices are resorted
10 TO get rid OF the superuous supply.
THE TURKEY WALK"
For turkey walk" volunteers whose entrance
fee will make up a fair price for the bird are
blindfolded. and thus hampered try to walk near
a certain stake as possible The walker who gets
nearest to the stake wins the bird. When a num-
ber of turkeys have been in this fun-provok-
ing fashion they handed to hrst-class
cook and a supper eaten by all the participants,
winds up the affair.
Out in front of isolated country store is the
famous place for turkey-walk. and any afternoon
during Christmas week such festivities are likely to
occur. certain number of pegs are prepared, ana
each walker. after vainly trying to approach the
goal, sticks his peg in the earth where he stops;
After the volunteer is bllndfolded ne is turned
stake. Invariably he blunders in exactly the oppo-
site direction elciting shouts OF laughter from the
cNe OF bystanders.
Possum suppers another famous diversion
with the young men. and some negro cook In the
neighborhOod male or female. is sure TO have ac-
quired such a reputation for cooking possum Just
to turn that their services. and no other, are IN
demand. -
Shooting for beef Is another game of hazard. The
live beef has value upon him by MS owner.
each chance implying shot az the target. The man
VINO hits the bull s-eye takes his choice OF the best
portion Of the beef The shooting is done with a
rife. The winner may give his prize to be shot for
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
SOUTHERN MERRY MAKING.
WHERE CHRISTMAS TAKES THE PLACE o'
THE FOURTH OF JULY
DAY OF NOISE AND REJOICING -Ho" i"N
NEGROES CELEBRATE ON THE PLANTATIONS

DAY OF NOISE AND REJoICING-ho" 4''
NEGROES CELEBRATE ON THE PLANTATIONS
In the cities the South as In the CITIES
where else. the custom OF commercial gii' "."e
is widespread. but in the country distric's w
taken small hold. Everybody keeps open ho"so
during Christmas week induging In hosPi'aii'' "
the full extent Of his and often oeyon''
but to buy n lot of comparatively useless ''"e'
for ones neighbors. In order 10 avoid feei'"s u"
comfortable when they bring you eauah! u'
come gifts is not regarded a duty.
Christmas the plantation in reality oee''
some time before 1t is indicated by the eaiehuai
In the old days no planter who belonged 10 ','e
quality" dreamed OF requiring anything more d. '"e
hands of his black people during the moh'h Vi
December than kill hogs and get up houie
wood pile not only for the convenience ol '"e
whites and their guests, but 10 Keep the "ee'o
quarters comfortable That custom stlll op'aii'S
and the sound of the wood-cuters axe ana '"e
whlr OF the belated coton-gin are the only ih'i'd
tions OF labor in the country.
Some few others busy. the cleaners VINO
have obtained permission to pick the sca'erh
cotton" that has opened too late and at 100 ioils
distances apart to make it worth the owners "h'ie
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
ALMOND SHELITNG.

I1yermore (Cal) letter TO The San Francisco Call.
An interesting and novel method of shellinS al
monds IS being introduced al the Hatch ranch in
this valley this week. The foreman has force of
Chinese at work in the large warehouses handling
the almonds by means OF machine which rubs
the nuts through at the rate of nearly two tons
day The crop consists of about $1,000 pounds and
is being handled by the Bank Of Livermore.
Two or three Chinese work 2 machine. rocking
the cradle back and forth the crushed shells and
kernels falling through 10 he shovelsd into the
tanning mill. Here the shells blown off like
chaff and the smooth kernels drop of the apron
into the boxes
vaxy and broken kernels. but this has 10 be done
nv hand Out OF every 1900 pounds of nuts 200
mounds OF sound whole kernels obtained In addi
lion 10 about fifty pounds OF cracked kernels, which
are marketable.
Last year the almond people paid three cents
pound TO have their nuts sheed This year the bank
has contracted with the Cinnamon 10 shell and box
the crop at cent pound IL Is thought that next
wear the cost OF sheling and packing be
duced TO 80 cents hundred pounds In previous
years the work was done by hand. but the crop
was smaller.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22

10 hire hands TO pick it. This "scatterin cotton
is a great feature in the matter OF Christmas
money II is picked almost exclusively by women
and children Sometimes industrious cleaners, who
watch each tardy boil. covetousiy, get together
as much as two or three hundred pounds. Then
the delight OF bearing that cotton to town.
and induleing IN reckless expenditure.
REJOICING IN THE SMALL TOWNS
In Christmas week the small towns throughout
the country are quickened to almost metropolitan
exhilaration The whole country emptes itself into
them. except the better class OF women, who sell
dom appear on these occasions. The small farmers
the crackers the negroes and their respective
families enjoy to the full the unwonted excitement
The cleaners cotton is not the only resource for
Christmas money Eggs in profusion carried
IN tho orocervmen butter tierces OF lard links OF
sausages "scaly barks,' chestnuts. pecans, per-
simmons chinquepens dried fruit OF all descriptions
plut the market. Turkeys may be had at the
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
THEIR ANTLERS LOCKED.
From The Chicago Inter Ocean.

Every in his boyhood has read tales OF the
fierce fights OF bucks. and has gathered in
formation that the forked antlers often become
curely locked leaving both animals die OF starva-
tiOn and exhaustion. From time to time woodsmen
have found these antlers locked together but II Is
seldom that the set has been found early
enough for preservation.
There are on exhibition In the window at No
1877 Madison-st. the mounted heads OF two bucks
securely locked together. They were brought
to Chicago by II. 7. Brown. wealthy farmer, who
resides near Albion. Mich. The heads those
OF Virginia deer, one apparently year and half
old, and the other TWO years old.
Mr. Brown says that while out hunting near
Bismarck, y. u o. came across the two animals
with their horns locked still alive and struggling
lie judged they had been locked together for
twentv-fOur hours snce the ground for two acres
around mad been completely torn up. lie watched
for a while and then shot them
The deer evidently came together at an angle
The owner refused an offer OF 500 for his trophy.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
BEATING THE BANK AT MONTE CARLO.

From Tit-Blts
1t is said 10 be the custom al Monte Carlo to fl
the pockets OF suicides with banknotes so that II
may be assumed they did not kill themselves ac-
count OF losses. The story goes that an Irishman
knowing this custom succeeded In getting his pock
cts filed a short time aso.
After losing small sum the gaming table he
Suddenly jumped up, exclaimed, II am ruined"
and rushed into the gardens. Almost Immediately
afterward the guards heard a pistol shot and then
a cry OF pain and, rushing 10 the spot, found the
Irishman apparently dead.
III was dark with one about so they filled his
pockets with money and left him be discovered
In the morning.
They had scarcely gone OF sight, however,
before the irishman his feet again. and
the next train conveyed him t@Sar.s. route tsr
his native country.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-11-12
Property
FOR SALE.

On account Of removal TO waikiki. the
residence Of G. P. Castle, Esq, is now
offered for sale.
This lot IS 225 by 400 feet. occupying one
half Of the entire block, bounded BY kinsu ].
Kspiolani, Lunalilo and Victoria streets in
Honolulu All the buildings are in first
class condition. The main building con-
tains Psrlor Dining Room. five airy
BEDROOMS with Dressing Rooms and Cedar
Closets. Bath Room. Kitchen and Pantry /;
s vide yersnds Is on three sides Of the
house. and Is arranged with large doors
and French Eincows. giving emplete
ventilstion: has also q Porte CoUchere
over the driveway
The drainage l. good. having fall Of 20
feet. while the plumbing Is the best. with
hot and cold water. stationary wash bowls
and patent water closets
There i g cottage with two rooms on the
plsce. also 6 wood-shed. chicken-hOUse and
6 coumodious barn with servants quarters
The yard Is the result of thirteen years
care and expense has fine growth OF full
grown trees and plsnts. which are very
necessary for genuine comfort IN 8 warm
climate
tn Title 10 this property Is perfect. and
8 Warranty Deed viii De given the pur-
chaser. II Is seldom that g properly ike
this Is pot upon the mari CT for sale. am
parties living on the other islands who IRE
DESTROYS Of sscu-ing home in the health
lest part Of Honolulu would DO well to take
s LOOK 81 this estate
Parties desiring 10 inspect these pre-
mises with 6 view OF purchasing viii Be
driven out there st any time, by calling
upon the undersigned
- For Terms and Price. Apply to
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-11-12
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

SOME READING THAT WILL PROVE
INTERESTING To YOUNG MOTHERS
HOW To GUARD AGAINST THE DIS
EASE.
Group is terror TO young mothers
and TO them concerning the cause,
first symptoms and treatment is the
object Of this item. The origin Of
Group is common cold. Children
who are subject to il take cold very
easily and Group is almost sure to fol-
low The first symptom is hoarse-
ness; this is soon followed by pecu
liar rough cough, which is easily re-
cogniZed and will never be forgotten
by one who has hesrd it. The time
TO set is when the child first becomes
hoarse. II Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy is freely given all tendency to
Group will soon disappear. Even
sitter the croupy cough has developed
it will prevent the attack. There is
no danger in giving this remedy for
it contsins nothing injurious. For
sale by al dealers. BENSON, SMITH
& Co, agents for 81. /.