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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-12-25

tentlOn 10 Ine gauuy oOOrS Oh the Sa-
looms, where loud young men were
boasting, or betting, or trying to quar-
rel. He kept right on till he reached
the shop of the tinker, down by the
bridge, and there he stamped the snow
from his heavy boots.
The tinker had not expected a Gus
toner, and he had been looking at the
toys left over from the sales of the sea-
son.. He had done very well, but he
wished now he had not bought 80
many. The hand on his latch lifted
his hopes a little, and his eager face
was strange contrast with the pGzzl.
ed countenance of Zeph, now for the
first time in his life yielding to the
weakness of scanning Christmas pres
ents. Tra.
"How much for this2" inquired the
countryman, touching camel with
his great fore finger. And the tinker
was SO willing to sell that he quoted a
figure far below his ruling prices:
"Ya-as, and this" continued Zeph.
It was candy castle, with powdered
gilt and frosted silver on the sides.
There was quite store of painted
woods and ruff1ed tins and nodded
candy there at the end of the counter
by the time Zeph reached the limit OF
his purse. He felt the same STRINGS
he had known while husking corn,
when some boaster tried to beat him
in the race. He bought without re:
Election, with no thought but that OF
giving Billy better Christmas than
other children had.
And then he tramped back home.
There was no hurry in his walking
now. He simply strobe the miles
Unconscious of his splendid muscles,
iassured of reaching home in time and
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24
WHITMAN COUNTY FAIR.

The board of managers are daily
receiving fine specimens of growing
grains and grasses, and every day
brings more or less indications of
having a successful fair The pre-
MUM list is complete and in the
printers hands, and will be ready
for distribution in a few days. The
first day of the fair will have the
bicycle races, and entries made thus
far show that some of the crack
riders of Eastern Washington will
participate. On the second day
will be farmers trotting race,
running races, and real live bull
race. The third day will witness
some spirited running races, and
foot races, The Colfax military
band has been engaged to furnish
music each day, and the visitors
are assured that the musical pro-
gram will be all that can be de-
sired. The board of managers will
also furnish a place and the neces-
sary music for dancing; there being
no extra charge for this.
The management is determined
to make this fair the most satlstac-
tory one in every respect ever held
in Eastern Washington. The COM
fort and enjoyment of the visitors
will be their first consideration, and
in fact everything will be done to
make the fair decided success.
Booths and privileges for the fair
will be sold on the grounds at auc-
ton on Thursday, September 5th'
at four o'clock p. m. Terms are
strictly cash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

the mountains. Among the posi-
bilities of the future is a new state
comprising all of Washington east
of the Cascades and north of the
Snake river, the northern end of
Idaho to as far south as the water
shed north of the Clearwater river,
and all of Montana west ofthe main
range ofthe Rocky mountains. Spo-
kane, with its 10000 people, soon
to be $4,000, is in almost the exact
center of this territory and is con-
nected by rail with nearly every
portion OF it. Between 100000 and
100000 people already live upon
the $4,000 square miles within the
boundaries here described-one of
the richest corners of the North
American continent and blessed
with a climate that is source of
perennial joy. Neither Montana
nor Idaho would miss its contribu-
ton to the new state, which in lieu
of better name | would call Mis-
soula; and Washington itself, west
of the Cascades, would have left
about 10000 square miles (the area
of South Carolina) and present
population of $4,000 or more. The
Puget sound country is destined to
hold the greatest commercial center
on the continent west of the Miss
issippi, and Washington-or Wash
ingtoDa, ifyou please-will not need
very large area to make it a state
of the first magnitude"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24
Dr.. Miles Neryine Restores Health.

so poor, and unless early rains CONF
stock will die on the ranges.
Kittitas county-Harvest owe
and grain ready to thresh. Fruit
abundant.
Lincoln county-Both quantit,
and quality of grain better thar
was expected. Grasshoppers hay'
done some damage to gardens ant
fruit trees. Ranges getting short
and stock will suffer during coming
winter unless fed.
Spokane county-Harvest pro
crossing satisfactorily. Fall-sown
grain is good; spring-sown is poor.
Apples, peaches and plums are go
ing to be a good crop offine quality.
Frost night of 18th.
Stevens county-Severe frost OF
14th which killed all small garden
truck, such as potatoes and cucum-
bers.
The general impression from the
above is that grain has turned out
to be less damaged by the dry hot
winds of the summer than was ex
pected, and will be fair croh. Corn
and potatoes will be poor, and gar
dens almost a failure, The fruit
crop is excellent.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24
estimate.

estimate.
AS the wheat yield of this coun-
try this year will be below the ay-
erage of recent previous years this
increased demand for European
consumption will have the effect
of keeping up prices. The I'M
provedindustrial conditions on this
side of the water will make the
owners of wheat Independent and
enable them to practically fix the
price, which is an unusual CON
dition. But if the prices are met
the grain will be forthcoming. There
will be ample to meet the demand
if the prices are paid. The extra
ordinary corn crop will supply food
for our own people, even If an un-
usual amount of wheat is exported.
In view of these conditions the
outlook for farmers in this country
is unusually promising. With re-
duced cost for implements and ma
chinery, cheaper and better cloth
ing, this year will become mort
gage raising era without precedent
in the history of the country. I'm
der such circumstances the farm
ers will not be anxious to renew
tariff agitation with the view Of
restoring the conditions that made
mortgages instead of raising them.
The intelligent farmers may be re-
lied on to discern the difference and
act in accordance with reason in
the future.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24
THE BRITISH CROP REPORTS

The British crop reports are any
thing but favorable, says the Walla
Walla Statesman. The London
Times publishes a carefully pre-
pared estimate on the 18th inst,
from which it may be assumed that
the yield of wheat in the United
Kingdom will be from twenty-five
to thirty-three per cent below that
of last year. In other words the
importation for this year will neces-
sarily be that much greater than
last year. Last year l45,Ooo,OoO
bushels were taken from this coun
try, and if we get our share OF the
increased demand our exports to
England this year will be about
1SO,OOO,OOO bushels, which is con
siderably more than the highest
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

THE price of wheat remains a
disappointment to the Palouse coun-
try. Instead of rising AS it was
hoped would be the case. the ten
dency is downward. Unfortunately
but few of the farmeas are in posi-
ton to hold their grain after thresh
ing it, and the market seems to be
controlled by parties who realize
this, and will wax rich off the mis-
!ortune Of the producer,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.

The weather the past week has
been a continuance of the drouth
and smoke of the previous one, al
though it was somewhat cooler. In
the coast region the smoky atmos-
phere was rendered yet more dense
by fogs in the morning, such as
usually occur at this time of year.
The stagnant and densely smoky
atmosphere has been very oppres-
sive, and has not been beneficial to
vegetation as a general thing. This
has been the sixth week of drouth
and the fourth one Of smoke in the
western section. The following
summaries will give a general idea
of the effect upon crops in the cas-
tern section:
Yakima county:-Very warm and
dry the past week, corn we'll ad-
vanced; in some fields past 'roast-
ing ears" 1t will yield about 90
per cent. of last years crop. Hops
have been damaged some by high
winds. They are pretty we'll ad
vanced and free from insects.
Klickitat county:-Grasshopper
have caused corn to be cut in a
green state. twill make good fod-
der.
Skamania county-Pastures dry
ing up. Orchards appear to be in
fair condition. Plums and prunes
plenty.
Columbia county-Harvest about
over, and the yield better than ex-
pected. The corn is poor on ac-
count of wet springs, dry summers,
cut worms and field mice.
Garfield county-Harvest in full
blast and grain turning out better
than expected. The last hot winds
damaged late sown grain, which is
badly shrunken in consequence.
The potato crop will be short.
Whitman county-Fall sown and
early sown spring wheat have
yielded a fine, plump berry. The
late sown was taken by wild oats,
and had to be cut for hay. Barley
is very fine this season. Potatoes
and beans nave been Injured in
spots by frost. The weather was
favorable for harvesting, and the
work progressed rapidly. Thresh-
ing has begun but will not be reg
ular until next week. Severe frost
on 3th-14th; not much damage,
Adams COMMUNICATING will
begin next week. Grass never was
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

A GOOD many of the pale faces
envy the red skins of the Nez Perez
their good fortune this week. If
the Indians were one-half as good
to themselves as Uncle Sam is to
them they would have no cause to
complain, but the more they receive
the more they expect and require.
Where one of them will become an
industrious farmer ninety-nine will
squander their money and be the
worse off for having received it.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

THE president will doubtless issue
the proclamation, opening the Nez
Perez reservation to settlement,
within a few weeks, and as hun
dreds all over the country are look
ing forward to the time, there will
be a great rush for land.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

THAT old question of forming a
new state from the eastern portion
of Washington and Of northern
Idaho has been revived by writer
in the Chicago Times Herald. He
says: THE Cascade mountains
form natural line of cleavage and
separate the state into two very un-
like parts, each an empire. The
western end is excessively humid
while the eastern portion is semi
arid and requires irrigation to a
considerable extent. Their agri-
cultural, industrial and commercial
interest are distinct. There is
growing up with marvellous rapidity
a new civilization center around
the city of Spokane in the eastern
extremity, which will naturally &C.
ment to itself the territory east of
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

AT the farmers institute at Ia
coma, September 3 and 4, Professor
w. J. Spillman will treat of Dairy
ing," E. j. Thompson of "Market-
ing Dairy Products" Dairy Com
missioner Smith of enforcement
of our Present Dairy Laws" Pro-
fessor Elton Fulmer of "Western
Washington Soils" President f. A.
Bryan of "Experiment Station
Methods" G. H. Ryan of "Packing
Fruit for Market" and Professor c.
V. Piper of luxurious insects"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

Mo DISEASE has ever presented so man"
~ pcculiaritics as LaGrippe. No disease
leaves its victims SO debilitated, useless,
sleepless nerveless, as LaGrippe
Mr.. d. W. Hilton, state agent or tho Mut-
ual Life Insurance Co., of Kentucky, says
I'm 1889 and 90 had two severe attacks
of LaGrippe, the last one attacking my ner-
vous system with such severity that my III"
was despaired Of | had not slept for more
than two months except by the use OF mar
cottcs that stupefed me, bat gave me ne
rest. was only conscious OF intense menta'
weakness, agonizing bodily pain and tn"
fact that was hourly growing weaker.
When in this condition. commenced uslnE
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine. In two day.
began to improve and in one month tint
was cured, much to the surprise OF all VIII"
knew of my condition. | have been In eX
cellent health since and have recommended
your remedies TO many OF my friends"
Louisville Jan. %, 1895. D. w. HILTON.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

WE note in one Of the Lewiston
papers that live coyote was seen
on one of its streets lately. Was it
one of the numerous human coyotes
who are in Lewiston to prey upon
the Indians money?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-08-24

FRUIT has a more stationary
price, year after year, than has
wheat. The crop is also sure. The
moral is plain.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-22
CARLISLE ON MONEY.

The address delivered by Secretary Car
Isle at Covington on Monday can be con-
sidered only as another effort on the part
of the administration to hold the Demo-
cratic party to the present gold standard.
Mr.. Carlisle expressly stated at the begin
ming of his speech that he is not candi-
date for any Office in the gift of the people
or their representatives, and is not in the
State in the interest of any candidate.
This puts an end to the report that he
seeks an election to the Senate and renders
it certain that he has taken the stump not
in his own interest, but in that of the ad-
ministration.
The speech has the merit of being clear
and unequivocal in its terms. There are
in it none of Cleveland's vague and mean
ingless phrases about s'honest money" and
''sound currency" Mr.. Carlisle defined ex-
actly what was meant by these terms. He
declared honest money to be the present
gold standard money, and spoke of the ad-
vocates of 'sound currency as being op-
posed to the free coinage of silver at the
ratio of 16 to 1. These expressions put an
end to the obscurity in which the Cleve-
land letter had partially yelled the attitude
of the administration, and render it certain
that the policy of the White House and
the policy of the so-called goldbugs are
identical.
The sum and substance of the whole ad-
dress is found in the statement: II am in
favor of the preservation of the existing
standard of value, with such use of all
legal tender silver coins and paper con-
vertible into coin on demand as can be
maintained without impairing or endan-
gering the credit of the Government or
diminishing the purchasing or debt-pay-
ing power of the money in the hands of
the people,"
To this statement the answer of those
who seek wider basis for our monetary
system is that it is advisable to maintain
not only the debt-paying power of money,
but the debt-paying power of the produce
of the people. 1t is only by the products
of their labor that men can obtain money
to pay their debts. If the money of ulti-
mate redemption be restricted to gold, and
the boarding of that metal in the war
chests of the European nations so limits
the amount of it available for currency that
the organized money powers of the world
can practically control the supply and
lea at their viii, then certainly the debt
paying ability of the people is rendered
hazardous and uncertain.
By honest money the people mean a
money whose value practically remains
steadfast. By sound currency they mean
currency founded upon basis so broad
and so strong it cannot be shaken to and
fro by any possible syndicate of capitalists.
This basis for money can be found in BIZ
metallism. With the free use of both gold
and silver industry and commerce would
not be liable to disturbance and loss at
every returning gold stringency. The debt
paying power of the products of industry
would be fairly secure from year TO year,
and when thus secured there would be
neither any fear about the debt-paying
power of money nor about the ability of
industrious men to get the money to pay
the debts.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-22

tracked under an agreement between the
Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe that
neither shall invade the territory OF the
other. The marvellous resources or this
extreme southern end of California are
hardly dreamed of by those who have not
inspected them. Had it not been for this
agreement it is likely that the Southern
racine long ago would have run line
from Salton, in the Colorado Desert, south
westwardly to San Diego. 1t would have
mad to traverse some sixty miles OF desert
before striking the old Fort Yuma stage
road to Los Angeles, at the eastern base OF
the Volcan range of mountains. Easy
passes through the range could be found.
and thence to San Diego the route passes
through one of the richest stretches OF
country in the State. The Julian mining
district, with its abundant auriferous
states, is on the route, together with vast
resources of timber and an undeveloped
empire of splendid fruitland.
San Diego has no very kindly feeling for
either the Southern Pacific or the Santa
Fe, and no doubt would contribute gen
erously to any enterprise which would
offer it an opportunity for development.
1t deserves far more than it has ever re-
ceived. The fact that it has the best har-
Dor on the coast south OF San Francisco
offers special inducement for making it
the western terminus of an independent
overland road which would have the means
to accept the advantages which the ocean
affords
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-22
SUPPOSED TO BE HUMOROUS.

Landsman (at yacht race)-whats that craft
out yonder?
Riverman-That's the stakeboat.
Lnndsman-Row me over to 1t. Pm hungry.
New York Weekly.
Turnpike Walker-Oh, Willie, Willie, what q
hollow mockery you arel
Willie Werk with dignity)-Hollow, perhaps,
Mr.. Walker, but not the other.-Detroit Free
Press.
Miss Wellalong-I think made quite a sen.
sation in my antique costume at the levee last
evening.
Miss Marketmade-Oh, decidedly Every
body exclaimed, "How appropriater'-Bo
Transcript.
"Have you heard that the big sleeves are GO
ing out, George, dear?'
"Yes, my love, have, but don't believe it'
''Why not, pray?"
1T don't believe they can get through the
door."-Harper's Bazaar.
"You see came bright and early this even
ing, Miss Pinkie,'' smilingly observed Cholly,
laying his cane and gloves on the center
table.
eyes, see you came early, Mr.. Lightpayte,' -
guardedly replied Miss Pinkie.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
Miss Antique-How dare you kiss me?
Jack Gallant-I don't know. Must have had
temporary ft OF insanity.-New Rochelle
Life.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-22
THE BULLETIN" MOVES.

Although the Bulletin, and the CALL
parted company when the CALL passed
under the present ownership, the sturdy
old afternoon paper continued to occupy
its quarters in the close neighborhood of
the CALLS editorial and mechanical rooms
on Clay street until Monday, when the
Bulletin left its old associations and issued
its first number from its new quarters on
Bush street, near Kearny. Our old neigh
Dor in the move has taken on a new dress
and form and looks exceedingly attractive
therein. In thus seeking home in the
direction of the City's growth the Bulletin
has given but another evidence of its de-
termination to keep in step with the march
Of recent events. 1t seemed to be suffi-
ciently prosperous before, but if this change
should add to it's prosperity and extend its
usefulness, none of its friends could be
found with better wishes for it than the
CALL,
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-22

the Santa Cruz organization. We cannot be-
heye that the claims of any other town can be
considered, yet the interview with Ad-
]utant-General Barrett leaves the ques-
ton in doubt. Santa Cruz is not
represented in the National Guard,
but the people of the town desire that one COM
pany should be accepted. 1t is proper that our
city, situated as it is on the bay of Monterey,
should have naval company Our young.men
are earnest and enthusiastic in the enterprise
They manifested much spirit and progress in
recruiting the companyf and being the first to
apply in the regular manner for admission to
the guard their application should receive the
approval of the military authorities"
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-22
ALIGNING THE GUARD.

The interesting and instructive interview
with Adjutant-General Barrett of the Cali.
fornia National Guard, published in yes
terday's CALL, gives an idea of the radical
measures which are to be adopted for the
reorganization of the body. The appoint
ment of this efficient officer, following SO
closely upon the selection of w. II. Dimond
as Major General, shows that Governor
Budd had given very close attention to the
needs of the National Guard and the
upon an efficient footing.
1t is only within very recent years that
a majority of the members of the National
Guard have come to deem the organization
serious matter. For young men who
liked to wear a uniform, shoulder rifle,
march behind band, win the admiration
of their sweethearts and have a pleasant
summer outing, all at the expense of the
State, enlistment in the Guard had its al
lurements. For years this pleasant order
of things proceeded SO smoothly that the
wits and satirists of the country found the
National Guard delicious source of mer-
riment. This was unfortunate; and with
out considering the reasons for it or the
proneness of the American mind to make
light even of the gravest matters, the fact
remains that so long as the fighting in
stinct exists as characteristic of all the
nations, there must be body of men
trained in the use of arms as resource in
the times of danger.
Since the terrible days of the Molly
Maguires the National Guard of many OF
the States has been called upon to face
death and take life. These emergencies
have arisen with increasing frequency in
recent years. "Playing soldier" is no
longer an idle pastime and there is not a
member of the National Guard in all the
country but now regards himself as re-
sponsible part of the armed defenses of the
Nation.
The time has about passed when the
soldiers of the regular army may laugh at
the Guard. However efficient as fighting
machines the regulars" may be, and how.
ever high the esteem in which it is the
pleasure of all good citizens to hold them
the fact remains that the motive for their
bearing arms in defense of the country
will not bear comparison with that of the
men who wear the uniform of the National
Guard.
These young men of the Guard-all nee.
essarily possessed of intelligence and in
command of the respect of worthy citi-
zens = occupy a singularly conspicuous
position in the management of the Gov.
ernment. They stand above, beyond and
apart from politics and political parties,
and represent the sole idea of Government
support. They have renounced the right
to decide. in their fighting capacity, upon
any of the questions which may rend the
people asunder. As citizens they may
vote as they please, whether for or against
the Government under which they serve
but when called to arms they must fight
for the Government, whether it be good OF
bad. He who fails to see in this apparent
anomaly the highest incentive urging
them forward, as citizens, to accomplish
all that, as soldiers, they may be called
upon to defend, lacks the right under
standing required to regard the National
Guard as double bulwark of liberty and