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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-04-25

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adopted Postmaster Harley's plan OF
stamping the weather reports on the
letters. The papers Of the country re-
fer to Postmaster Hesing as the origi-
nator Of \ very clever idea such is jus
tice. Mr.. Harley can eympathise with
Shakspere, bullied out Of his OWL plaee
by Bacon. The former has the advan-
tage Of Shakspere in being alive. also in
possessing strstegical powersof unusual
adsptability to the situation. II the
people who read the newspapers throw
them aside with the idea that Mr.. Hes
ing OF Chicago first applied weather re-
ports TO the outside Of envelopes il will
be because Mr.. Harley cares not for
fame. The idea that lie slowly spread
ing all over the United States 10 Mr..
Harley's own. and sltho' the affection Of
the few 10 better than the gaping I'D
miration OF the many, this 10 case
where The Postmaster Of Lincoln" can
confer honor upon almost -his-native
place by intercepting Postmaster Hes
ings undeserved reputation for origi-
nality.
Senator Cullom advoc ates stirring
come favoring extract into the gum on
the stamp that. like humanity. must be
licked before II il OF any service. The
stamp - ii 10 today 10 smoothed over en-
the envelope side by sickly, eggy paste
that cannot be - bad % 1t tastes or We
would oil have the plague. II the ia
vored stamp motion or bill is approved
and stamps taste OF checkerberry,
lemon, orange, or pineapple the type
writer will no longer need to chew tutti-
frutti al the time to get md OF the taste
OF her employers correspondence. The
association OF ideas caused by fiavors
and odors 10 subtle and elusive. In the
good time . coming when the lover seals
HE letter and lays the stamp on his lips
he will aee himself and his sweetheart
wandering in orange groves or lime ave.
MUGS and he will conclude that he has
tropical. poetic imagination. When he
gcts down to the store he Will measure
Oh calico - though IT were feet IN the
ode to the eyes. lips and hair OF his
mistress that he is composing. Nobody
knows what flights the most sodden
imagination is capable OF when infiu
enced by the mysterious force OF asso-
citation Ut ideas. A dry goods clerk,
half trying-under certain conditions.
The merits Of the man who makes two
blades Of grass grow where one grew be-
- a., ..i..;,.,,,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-04-25
ROY DENNEY, Proprietor.

enewd fswee only five
I IL It'll j of ld,-tr them
- Our 1896 catalogue free. Send for
dealing direct Don't forget place
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-04-25

The enthusiasm, unrestrained.. that
the Englieh are showing to Stephen
Cranes RED Badge Il Courage 10 ex-
planned BY General 4. C. McClurg in
the current issue VI 'l'he DIAL He
calls it The Red Badge Of Hysteria."
TRE CoURIEe's opinion Of the book he's
bison reiterated. 1t isgratifying, at last
to lind gallant soldier ticking the same
ground. albeit with more strength and
elegance
Editor Of the Dial: Must We come to
Evening star., 1896-07-10

of the attention, ard twice as much space
In the journals, of the city Of Washington
as the proceedings of the great interna-
tional arbit1 alton conference on the same
day.. That is positive statement made
In positive manner by a positive man.
1t Is not merely positive, though: it Is un-
true, and consequently unfair. The Presi-
dents casualty-serious as its possibilities
were-was given a scant half column in an
inside page of The Star, while the confer
ence proceedings of that same day received
more than three columns illustrated and
conspicuousiy displayed. On the two days
next previous The Star gave the conference
more than three columns and a half Of
mainly first-page space. while on the con-
vention's last day the report exceeded two
columns. No account is taken of the guam
tity of convention matter printed In ad-
vance of the meeting OF of the editorial
comment devoted to the topic of arbitra-
ton.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
A Street-Sprinkling Suggestion.

Washington's streets are kept moderate
ly clean-about as clean as they are ever
likely to be while the unsatisfactory con-
tract system prevails in municipal govern
ment-but they are nothing like as clean as
they ought to be. One Of the weakest
spots in the method looa ally in vogue is the
sprinkhng which Is preparatory to the
sweeping; it may do fairly well on streets
paved with Belgian block but it is largely a
failure on asphalt. Similar weakness exists
in New York, where an official has made
complaint about it, saying:
I'm regard to sprinkling asphalt pave
ments, it is recommended that when dirty
they be given copious supply OF water SO
as to make fluid mud. which can be par
TALLY removed by brooms, or entirely re-
moved by rubber sQueegees. somewhat
larger than those used in window-cleaning.
If the parties watering the streets cannot
supply sufficient water to make the mud
fluid, they should be urged to reduce the
holes in their sprinklers so that no mud
will be formed even though more numerous
sprinklings be needed. or else the streets
should be sprinkled by those who clean
them The practice of the sprinklers has
been to use about enough water to form a
slippery but not fluid mud"
Asphalted streets are comparatively
scarce in New York yet the nuisance from
which this city has suffered long has been
sufficient to attract attention. The Engin-
eering Record wants the work of sprinkling
and cleaning New York's asphalt pave
ments taken away from the contractors
and placed in charge of the city's street.
cleaning department.; from which it should
never have been separated. The reform
would result in less dust in dry weather
and no mud to make the asphalt slippery
In wet weather. Why may there not be
mere water used in the local sprinkling
process? Or must We walt for municipal
street-sweeping before sufficient water will
lie used?
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Have the Aneients Reformed:

Reliable information from some of those
who are watching the triumphal progress
of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Of
Boston through London and its environs
is decidedly surprising. A cablegram an
nounces that after being reviewed by the
Queen, the Ancients then reformed but
the character of the reformation is not even
outlined That there is room for several
varieties of reform in that wonderful aggre-
cation of valor must be admitted even
by intimate friends of the organiza ton but
there is not yet any solution of the mystery
as to which reform was decided upon 1t
surely cannot be that the Ancients soIemnly
pledged themselves to abstain from the use
or all spirituous or malt liquors: that would
probably be their last act and would elm
mate one of the principal reasons for the
continued existence of the company 1t
may be. however-and to this hope MANY
waiting ones cling with the persistency of
despalr-that the Ancients did not really
reform 1t has been their custom to promise
TO reform, and the chances are that a care
less journalist. excited by the combined
presence OF royalty and the Ancients mis-
took the promise to reform for the actual
reformation. The people of Boston are
awaiting anxiously the precise facts in the
case.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

Edward Everett Hale is now. as for some
years past. earnestly engaged in doing his
utmost to hasten the coming of that day
when the nations shall war no more DR.
Hale is an enthusiastic advocate of arbitra-
ton He Is always enthusiastic, no matter
which side of any question he may happen
to be on. and sometimes his enthusiasm
leeds him into error more or less serious
Addressing the Arbitration Conference at
Lake Mohons recently. DIR. Hale told of the
Arbitration Conference which met here last
April, and in his story of that memorable
gathering said that an accident to one of
President Clevelands horses-as a result
OF which the President might easily have
been injured or even kilIed-"took I'D more
Evening star., 1896-07-10
THE STAR By NAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering 1t at
this office. in person or oy letter, or
postal card Terms: 13 cents per
week; q cents for two weeks. or 50
cents per month. Invariably in ad-
vance. Subscribers changing their
address from one Post-off1ce to
another should give the last address
as well as the new one.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

1t was very unfair-from the purely ag-
ricultu:al standpoint-for Farmer BRYAN
to appear i'll person before the Chicago con-
vention while Farmer Bland was repre
sented only by friends and lithographs
Eland stock. however. went up a triss
when 1t was announced that when last
heard from Silver Dick was sitting on his
porch: his coat off. collarless, and with vest
unbuttoned
Evening star., 1896-07-10
NeckWear.

DC for Japanese silk Windsor
and a ready-to-wcar Bow. The
two for worth Of one. 100
dozen to select from: puzzling
variety Of styles and colors.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Riotous and Revolutionary.

The silver fanatics and populists have
demonstrated both their power and their
recklessness at Chicago. Driven on by
the fury of T1llman. Altgeld and other wild
extremists they turned the convention into
a riotOus revolutionary assembly where
appeals to reason were vain and warnings
Of danger futile.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

There Is no denying the fact that Mr..
Bryan showed great ability in making the
most of good opening. He will never
have to reproach himself with having
wasted his opportunities, even If his boom
does not find its way to complete success.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
The Familiar Cry,

Yes" she said. II decided to come home
/ don't think 1 shall go away for the sum-
mer any more"
What was the objection to the summer
resort?"
ITS the same old story-sixteen to one"
Everybody talking politics?"
mo. The average was sixteen girls to
one young man."
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Comparing Notes.

Il have made some very interesting dis
ccveries," remarked the scientist. while
1 was in the southwestern part of the
country l found building full Of strange
inscriptions and curious characters"
That's remarkable replied the ener-
setic friend. Il have Just had very smi-
lar experience"
Have you been out on an expedition
Yes. I've just got back from a political
convention"
Evening star., 1896-07-10
A Later Version.

The shades of night were falling fast
And DER a man their gloom was cast,
Who. carrying the banner. passed,
Free Silver or Bust
Quoth he, ''Pll climb at any cost!
The public cried. Look out for frostv
But in reply these words he tossed,
Free Silver or I:ustw
Alas. how often people must
Discover that they vainly trust.
Some got free silver. He got Just
the Bust
Evening star., 1896-07-10
For Ten.

25c for choice Of Mems Bi-
cycle Hose. superior Suspend
ere, Silk Neckwear, Pure Linen
Handkrr'.hiefs. only 81 for six
pairs 2Jc Half Hose In box.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
SHOOTING STARS.
A PrescriDtiOn.

The young woman who takes music les
sons and practices scales, had announced
to her friends that she was going away.
Isn't 1t rather sudden determination p"
Eyes. It's the doctors orders"
why. you don't look the least bit ILL.,"
. "Oh, I'm perfectly well. Auntie is the
Gne who is sick"
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Stationery.

&c for fOrty-eight sheets Of
Best Linen Writing Paper and
fift7 Envelopes. In box bearing
the inscription Of the L. s.
Capitol.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

Mr. Bryan remarked. What we need is
an Andrew Jackson" and then modesty
stepped in and forbade his going into
further particulars
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Dresses.

25c for chiidren's Dresses I'm
sizes u months To wears. Yoke
body with rufiies at neck. wide
skirt with deep Lem. Materials,
white "ambiic and pretty col
nrs In pcrcales. gingliails anli
lawns.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Human Nature.

A man'll kick bout gittin' up ter lock the
kitchen door;
Eff baby's sick. he'll scold because he has
ter walk the floor;
But when there's votin' goin' on
He'll hang around clean up to dawn,
A-ketchin' cold an hollerin' ontel his
throat is sore
Evening star., 1896-07-10

Two hundred and fifty-three persons were
said to be employed today on the new city
pest office building. This estimate makes
no rote of the Christian Endeavorers who
held noon prayer meeting in the court
ward.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
For Pocket.

DC for Pocket Comb. Button
Hook and Mirror. with view Of
Washington buildings outside of
the case.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

Under the circumstances it is not sur
prising that Mr.. Cleveland. philosopher and
sportsman. should drop his private wire
and get fishing line
Evening star., 1896-07-10

Senator Hills admirers will for the pres
ent have to fall back on the axiom tha t
One of the first qualifications of a good
fighter is his ability to stand punishment.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

There Is no means of definitely ascertain
iEg the exact degree of Senator Hills dis
appointment over his failure to get a vote
of confidence il the administration.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

A ringing denunclation of the third term
idea delivered some months ago by the
President would be a comfort to him Just
now.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

General Weyler's campaign has been go
Ing ahead as usual but owing to the pres
sure of convention news, much of 1t has
been crowded out for lack of space.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
ChimaWare.

2jc for beautifully decorated
pieces. each with the word
Washington In go!c LETTERS
Pin Trays with w. views: Cup
and Saucer tied with silk Rib
hon: Match Boxes, Plates OF al
kinds, Candlsst'cks. etc. etc.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Dolls.

25c for French Bisqne Dolls.
IL inches high. They have
beautiful curly hair, laughing
eyes, dlmpicd clins, jointcd
limbs.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Fans.

2oc for choice Of Polling
Pocket Fans. Illuminated Jap
nnesn Fans or White Feather
Fans. the latter worth 80
cents.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

DE wus ting bout er bilious man." said
Uncle Eben. ''is dat he'd rather make
somebody else mis'ble dan ter git cured
hisse'f."
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Purses,

25c for Mother Of Pearl
Purses. And % cents will buy
a Combination Pocket Book and
Card Case of leather.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

Mr.. Hill continues to declare that he is a
democrat, but does not undertake to clas-
stfy the other fellows.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Drinking Gums,

25c for Glass Drinking Cup
In leather case. Looks worth
twice twenty-five cents.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

No man but Tillman would have had the
temerity to quote Byron at a1pofticar con-
Vention.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Trays.

25c for Silver plated Trays
with photographs OF Washing
ton.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
HamdkerchiefS.

2jc for two warranted Pure
Linen Handkerrhiefs with hand
embroidered initial in corner.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
BlOuSes.

25c for Boys Houses in sizes
3 10 : years. They are made
Of white lawn with large sailor
collar and rUiiie of coloryd dim
ity.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Shopping Bags.

2oc for Leather Shopping Bags
that a!e much better quality
thau you'll expect for the Irice.
Evening star., 1896-07-10

Mr.. Tillman carried his audience by
storm, but 1t was a snow storm. .--.,
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Memo. Books.

25r for Memorandum Books
with pencil. Washington Views
on cover
Evening star., 1896-07-10

2oc for Warranted Sterling
Silver Button Hooks. Nail Files
and other manicure articles.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
|. Lisner, Proprietor.
Gloves.

23c for 81 and $50 Kid
Gloves. We have too many
small and large sizes. that's
why We are willing to dist-ib-
ute such sizes at loss.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Books.

25c for Artis.ically Cloth
hound Books, the works Of E.
i. Roe. Frank Stockton. Ame-
lila Barr. Charles Reade and
other famous authors.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Knives.

25r for Good Pocket Erives.
Dainty Onrs Cor :he girls and
big strong ones for the boys.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Belts.

DC for choice of silk BELTS
with silver filacree buckle and
Leather Belts in white and ool-
CTS, with lcather-covered buckle.
Continued abovc.)
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Photographs.

2oc for Views of Washington
on white celluloid. with frame
In delicate colors.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Ribbons.

&c yard for Best Taffcta
Silk Ribbons. 3i,2 10 ) inches
wide. ~ yards make bow
for the neck. Wen make the
bow for YOU.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Shirt Sets.

2Jc for Shirt or Shirt Waist
Sets, consisting OF collar but
ton. three studs and link cuff
buttons. each piece stamped
with the words Sterling Sill
yer," and So guaranteed.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Flowers.

DC blnch for Genuine French
Flowers.-an importers stock
las been secured In our favor
nnd yours. Some of the bnnch-
es are worth 80 cents.
Evening star., 1896-07-10
Paper Weights.

PIC for big Glass Paper
Weights with photograph OF
White House. Capitol. etc. etc.
The Progress., 1896-05-30
SHREVEPORT, La, MAY 80. 1896.
Popular With the Republicans.
SEMI-WEEKLY.

The old reliable Texas & Pacific
Railway will be the popular Route"
for the great National Republican
Convention at St. Louis, commencing
June 18th. No effort will be spared to
provide for the comfort of all who use
this line. Special trains will be run.
with elegant day coaches and chair
care, and Pullman palace sleepers,
and You will be wise to send in your
name now for necessary accommo-
dations,as the attendance promises to
be the largest for any convention yet
held
Tickets will be sold via the
Texas & Pacific Railway at the rate
of one lowest limited first-class sare
for the round trip on June 18th, 14th
and 18th, good until June 2lst 1896
For tickets sleeping car accom-
mod4tions. or any further informa-
ton, call on nearest Texas & Pacific
agent, or CASTOR Meslier. e. P. 4 l..
A., Dallas, Tex.
The Progress., 1896-05-30
sos Street. r. SILVERSTEIN, Shreveport Louisiana.

Gulf is exactly two hours and ten
minutes shorter than by any other
road leaving Shreveport. Rates al
ways as low as the lowest. For the
st. Louis convention tickets will be
sold at rate of one lowest limited
first-class fare for the round trip on
June 13, IA and Is, good until June
q, 1896. Don't forget that this is the
only road in the State that has sold
vestibuIe trains.
You will take the Louisiana Lon, of
course.
For further information call Ga or
write to NJ l.. Scovell, General Agent,
Shreveport, La; or W. A. WilIiems,
General Manager, Texarkana, Tex,
The Progress., 1896-05-30
SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT.

Nothing is more conducive to pub
lie health; nothing will more speedily
put one IN a pleasant humor amp
make him good natured. public spirited
and charitable than good, square
meal This is the reason that ali who
board with Frank Serwlch wear such
jovial countenance, and are always
ripe for fun. Serwlch's restaurant
and Ladies' Dining Parlors are
very popular resorts in Shreveport.
The Progress., 1896-05-30
On Wheels

Are you lover OF bicycle riding:
Buck Bradley has the best n the Ma
ton for sale or rent. An hours eXer
else on a beautiful wheel. graceful as a
gazelle. swift as swallow, for two
bits. Will sell you fine one. cheap.
Guns, pistols. locks, keys and bicycles
repaired.
See Buck first, Alb Market sire e t,
back of Dreyfuss
The Progress., 1896-05-30
IN GENTS WEAR
We Ask You to Look IN on Us
and See how Easy it is
to Save Money.

Balbmggan underWea: at 2jc each,
shirt or drawers
Percalc shirts, fine work, regular Sl.G0
style. for SOC.
Gents fast black hose or plain bal
quality Il, T. II.
Handkcrchiefs-Th 25c quality al Zoe.
The Progress., 1896-05-30

lyon are going to the Republican
convention at st. Louis OF to the
Democratic convention at Chicago,
you should bear in mind that the time
vic the Kansas City, Shreveport and
The Progress., 1896-05-30

Job Printing a speciality at The
PRoGREss Office.
The Progress., 1896-05-30
POPULAR WITH EN- ALL.

Democrats, Republicans and Populists
= "Aile Sam.e" With tho h snsas
Csy. shreveport md Gulf
Railway.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
Track and Paddock Items,

Johnny Payne was we'll backed to win
the opening race, but Tommy Walker ex-
tracted about as much speed out of him as
lemon-squeezer would cider from base
ball.
Summer Time and Mainstay fought it
out for fourth place honors
Had Barney Schreiber kept Chorn on
the ground instead of letting him ride
Shgo in the second event the St. Louis
pencller's horse Yemen would in all likeli-
hood have scored a winning bracket
Some other boy on Sligo might not have
ridden him as well.
Davis & Shepard. a very popular book
making firm who have experienced o long
run OF hard luck, were not doing bust
ness Yesterday The firm lost heavily on
ednesday, and concluded to take a rest
Mysterious Podiga started in the sec
ond race, but couldn't raise a gallop.
PROBABLY he has relapsed into another of
his mesmeric spells only to waken when
Doth talent and ring are slum mbering.
A stumble about forty yards from the
wire nearly cost Babe Murphy the race.
Cochran quickly picked her up and she
pulled the race out of the Goals by head.
Gallant was travelling so easy that Joe Pig
gott, his rider, and not few of the crowd
thought he won, but the judges certainly
placed the horses right.
Riley Grammar hit a lucky inning. He
began well by backing Major Cook and
then rolled up an additional thousand or
two by going down the line on Babe Muir
ply.
The Draw Scot race then bobbed up.
Riley sauntered around the ring until he
saw to against the gray horse on Ed
j Gaines board. He offered Ed $1,000 bet
at those odds and the young Western pen
cl!er finally grew so accommodating that
he laid Grammar $500 against $4,000. The
young plunger next paid George Rose, the
owner of the red-hot favorite Nephew,
visit and the genial George willingly laid
him $500 against $1,000 on the Schreiber
entry. Riley quit way ahead on the day
and the many admirers of the plucky
plunger were pleased TO hear of his good
fortune.
Ed Gaines partially recovered his losses
on the Braw Scot race by backing Thorn
hill in the last race.
Allahabad was backed down from so
and 40 to l to u to l for watermelon
cutting but it did not take place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17
BIG MINING PLANT.
0aPtalh buckley Tells of Important
work Now Being Done at
Downieyille,

Captain Thomas Buckley, superintendent
OF the Gold Valley Mining Company's
properties near Downieville, Sierra County,
Is IN the City. He has been attending the
United States Circuit Court as an expert
witness for the plaintiff in the case of the
Little Emily Mining Company of Chicago
against William S. Couch and others.
The Gold Valley Mining Company's
mines are about twelve miles from Downie-
vile. The company has the largest works
IN Sierra County, consisting of twenty
hVe-stamp mill, chlorination and hoisting
works.
The mill and hosting works, so Mr..
buckley says, are operated by electricity.
Inc electric plant COMPRISES 150-horse-
power dynamo and two electric motors of
6o-hCrsepower each. The entire plant is
lighted by 100 electric lights. He said
The company is now employing fifty
men ana IS extracting and reducing forty
10 nifty tons OF gold ore day. The cleo
trlc plant was manufactured and erected by
me 1 Electric Engineering Company of San
francisco and has been running satisfacto-
rily for eighteen months"