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The Columbus journal., 1896-01-15
WHERE BUSINESS IS BOOMING.

Tho New York Custom House Is Taxed to
tho Utmost Handling Imports.
A stroll through the wholesale dry
goods district of New York city will
convince the most skeptical that whole
sale houses, large and small, are taking
advantage of this era of German free
trade to buy everything in their line
anywhere but in the United States. The
sidewalks along tho dry goods sections
are blocked with those strong, heavy
boxes bearing the inscription made in
England, " Made in France, MADE
in Germany" etc.
This looks to the casual observer like
good times and prosperity, but when we
consider that each one of these foreign
boxes and bales throws . dampening
shower ON our own furnace fires, and that
tho prosperity is over the water and not
here, the whole business assumes an
other aspect. An employee Of the New
York custom house has stated that dur
ing his 20 years Of service he has never
before seen such q volume Of imports as
is now entering the country. The whole
custom house force as we'll as many SUBJ
stitutes are employed on full time This
is prosperity for the custom house en-
ployee, but it is destitution for the
American workman.
The Columbus journal., 1896-01-15

The New York World sent out tele-
grams last week to all the National
banks in the country asking them how
much they would subscribe to the new
government loan. We notice that the
four Fremont National banks replied
that they would take $4,000.
The Columbus journal., 1896-01-15
THE PEOPLES LOSS.
RELATION OF A POLITICAL ERUPTION
TO BUSINESS.

Rev the Shadow Of General LiQaidatioa
Fsu Over tAs Doorseep q NatjoaAl Pros
perity-Loeses That Amoanted % Throo
Tines tie Cess a the Civil War.
Various estimates have been made Of
the cost to the country Of the Fifty third
congress and Of the present free trade
administration. It is difficult to arrive
at q true estimate Of the loss that the
people have suffered through their folly
in November, 1892. This period Of our
history has been concisely described BY
NesrA Clapp q Co, the New York
bankers, in their weekly circulars On
Nov. IL, 1892, they said:
1.-The recent election shows the people
want to speculate. l."
-Four months later, ON March II. 1898,
shortly after the Inauguration Of Presi-
dent Cleveland, they said:
1.-The shadow of general liquidation
falls over the doorstep Of national pros
perity."
Three months later. ON June 80.
Clapp's circular said:
''The credit panic appears to have
crossed the continent. and scarcely four
The Columbus journal., 1896-01-15

Ar Philadelphia they have instituted
q method Of getting rid Of their garbage
that is said to he very successful. 1t in
wolves the use of electricity. 1t has long
been popularly believed that electricity,
in the shape of lightning, is purifier Of
the atmosphere.
The Columbus journal., 1896-01-15

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY Is. 1885.

The shortage OF ex-treasurer Bolln OF
Omaha is now figured at $115,OOO, with
probably ten to twenty thousand to- be
added.
The Columbus journal., 1896-01-15
TAKEN lP.

TAKEN Up
At my premises, eleven miles north Of Colum-
bus, in Sherman township. December 81,
BAY BRONCHO MARE.
about four years old, one white hind foot white
spot in face, branded on the left shoulder weighs
about seven hundred pounds. Owner will prove
property and pay charges.
l5jan5t HENRY HOBBENsIEFKEN.
The Columbus journal., 1896-01-15
Democracy and Deficiency.

The way to stop loans is to stop de-
fciencies. The reserve Is sure to be
drained il you cut of the supply. The
outflow Of gold will never trouble US
when the inflow Of gold is only large
enough. Loans and deficiencies seem to
be inseparable from the Democratic
party, and We should ever remember
that we cannot replenish the treasury Of
q government by impoverishing the peo-
pie who sustain the government. Home
prosperity Is the key to an easy treasury
and q high credit.-Govefnor William
Mckinley.
The Columbus journal., 1896-01-15
Meeker Missed Fire.

The state department recently circu-
lated q report from Consul Meeker, Brad
ford, England, to the effect that Ameri-
can woolen goods were being sold in the
Bradford market. Our worthy consul
went off at half cock. After firing off
his first report he proceeded to investi-
gate the subject, learning that one soli-
tary case Of samples Of American cloth
had been furnished only to one Bradford
house to try and have their fabric placed
in the Indian and South African mar
kets. Consul Meeker's anxiety to find
foreign market for American goods, now
that our wall Of protection has been
smashed down, evidently got the better
of his discretion The state department
ought not to have circulated such story
without proper investigation at this end
at least Inquiries should have been
made from our manufacturers and ex-
porters-
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buy cap with roses in II: and this
Is the baby's. I'm going to get her
a whole lot of chocolate creams and
peanuts: and this Is for you, Esther.
only I shan't tell what am going to
buy" Lenny stopped, and Esther
tried very hard not TO laugh at tho
thoughts OF papa with ring and NAM
ma In n red neckt!e. "But there's an
other pile. Lenny." she said. "Yes.
that's Just the trouble; scems to me l
ought to have somc OF my money my
self. l can tell you worked hard for
that money. Esther"
well, then. this pile is yours. 10
III"
"Ycs. 1 thought so." said Len. slow
ly, "only the minister said we should
remember to save some Of our gifts
for the poor. think poor folks and
heathen are an nwful bother. Esther -
And Len looked up deAantly. as II
ready TO endure all that Esther might
say In answer to such shocking senti-
ment. To his great surprise Esther
said quietly. so do !. Lcnny: some
times feel about discouraged when
think what bother they arc.''
Lenny's IN, hand reached out and
transferred the sixth pile to his
pocket.
There's lots of folks taking care
Of them. too. and giving them money
and things" he said.
Yes" said Esther. there are people
in the great cities who spend theil
whole time looking after these poo,
persons, visiting them at their homes,
begging fuel to keep them from frcez-
Ing. and food TO keep them from starv-
Ing. getting them into hospitals when
they are sick. and teaching them &c
work. They don't do this for pay. hui
Just for tho dear Lords sake, and they
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su,n,,b ,,,u,.,.r. ,1op,sv,.

Madrid. Dec. l9.-Senor canovas del
Castillo to-day had long interview with
the Duke Of Tetuan. minister Of foreign
affairs. aud Admiral Bcrnnger. minister
Of marine. The subject Of the discussion,
was kept secret. hut II Is understood that
the members Of the Spanish cabinet are
considering the introduction in the near
future Of political and administrative Ne.
forms for the colonies OF Cuba and Porto
Rico Such action. II taken. II ts believed,
will lead to n reconstruction OF the cabl.
net. -fl..
Scnor Canovas del Castillo. In an In
,ervicw. said that he knew yesterday.
through the medium OF cablegrams re-
cclycl from Minister dc LONE. that
resolution looking TO the Independence Of
Cuba would bc adopted by the United
states Senate committee on foreign NJ.
fairs. but he does not believe that Con.
this character. Even though public opin-
ion may influence the American Congress.
scnor Castillo expresses doubt whether
II will he able TO influence the other
branches Of the United States government
and President Cleveland.
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JUDGE cooLEv.s OPINION.
He Thinks the President Mast Take ths
Initiative In ReroxniatnK Caha,

He Thinks the President Mast Take the
Initiative In Recognising csbs.
Washington. Dec. 2i.-In regard to the
conflicting opinions concerning the rela.
tive powers Of the president and Con.
grcss TO recognize the Cuban republic.
Judge Cooley, upon being asked, has cx.
pressed the following views:
"Thc power to recognize belliscrency
AMI the lawfulness Of acton In Difference
OF n government alleged 10 bc de facto
must dcvolve upon the executive power
Of the country. which cin rccognizc no
bclllgcrcnt government until the fact 10
clearly made known to II that there h Ia
existence a government maintaining t.
sclf and enforcing Its authority against
any other.
"But the presidents power Is not com.
plcic and final The sovereign legislative
power must provide for final Intercourse
and pass laws for the purpose: laws that
the president would be impcachablc II he
should not Join In executing. What h.
does In recognizing u new nation h clcar-
iy In part legislative. and the action taken
II taken by the president alone. would be
20 far defective as to be impossible Of
execution without being perfected now or
In the future by the sovereign Legislative
power"
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Chris, mas Kindnesses.

At this season of the year. remcn,-
ber that It Is your duty as children.
md also your privilege. to glorify God.
to promote peace. and to extend good
will to those around you. You may
promote the blessing Of peace on earth
by frankly forgiving those who may
grieve or annoy you. BY persuading
enemies to be reconciled to each other.
and by daily prayer to God to preserve
the nations Of the earth from the dead
iy horrors Of war. And you may in q
great many ways show good will 10
men. Are there not poor people with
In short walk OF your own door who
Will receive no Christmas cards, no
nice presents Of food or good clothing.
whose children have no nice toys or
picture books. of which some Of you
have such an abundance that you
scarcely know where to find room for
Christian Herald.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24
MISS RHODA'S MEASURE.

Miss Rhoda sat In the west doorway.
Her face was turned toward the B1set
sky. radiant with its rays OF red nnd
golden light; II was natures with
drawing season." At Miss Rhodn's
right was field OF stubble from which
the wheat had been harvested. At hrr
left the corn still stood, like Indian
wiYwams. all over the field. waiting for
the huskiag time. At her feet the ma
pie leaves. SO gorgeous in their autumn
nal plaids. were falling. Here and
there the note Of stray bird which
had tarrici late. than Its fellowa fell
upon her ear. There was n chill Ia tho
air: the wind was rising. and 1t sii'rcd
the locks OF silvery hair which h'sa:ly
lay with such calm precision iiboat
iiiss RhedA's face. She folded her black
shawl closer about her shoulders. but
still she fingered.
There was no kindly voice TO ~ern
icr OF tho dangers that might '.ame
from longer exposure. No loved form
TO come 10 the door and say, Come in.
now: the air Is chill and the fire is
burning brightly. II is lonely In the
room without you" Miss Rhoda was
alone in the world: she had outlivcd
thoae nearest and dearest to her.
In the afterglow Of the lives Of those
who had belonged to her In tho old
home sweet memories lighted up tins
closing day, and as she looked intontly
at the western sky she seemed tc see
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WHAT a BOTHER THEY ARE.
keep on n, work until they are worn
out and die. and then someone else
er."
Lcnny's hand crept into his pocket
and fingered tho money doubtfully.
And there are people who 20 out in
the new countries. and live In mis-
cradle little cabins, and have scarcely
enough to eat or to wear. and no meney
TO buy hooks, or papers. or Chris mas
presents. or to send their children to
school. all because they are trying to
teach the poor people about Jesus. and
keep them from growing as wicked and
lawleas as the heather themselves.
wha, bother II must be to give up
everything so!''
Lcnpy's hand crept into his pocket
and laid about half the money back
upon the piano. but Esther went on rs
II she had no; seen him.
"And then there are the heathen:
Just think how many men and women
have left their homes and their vicncs.
and gone away to try to win tho.o poor.
ignorant creatures from worshipping
idols. and numbering their children
and their sick friends. and leaving thc.-
poor old parents to starvo to death
Just think. Lcnny. OF tho fathers and
mothers who have secn their dear chill
drcn dying in these unhealthy regions.
or had to scnd them away from them
to save their iives-of the martyrs that
havo given up their own lives. all for
these heather. think they are a
dreadful bother. And when, besides
this, remember how much trouble
trey have been to God, and how much
they have cost Him. am sure they
must be precious or He never would
have given His Son to save them.
For II we would give all VIC have. our
money and our lives. We never could
give SO much as God gave-for than.
and us. Lcnny." Lenny's lips quivered
O little. but he laid the rest OF the
money down with bang, as he said.
There, Esther. you needn't talk any
more; that's Gods money In this pile.
and I guess I wouldn't be mean
enough to touch It,"
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4 vision OF the peariy gates, behind
whose portals those loved ones were
dwelling. Watching the red and gold
light fade away. and the darkness
gather, she. like Christian. "fell SICK"
at the glimpse Of the glorles and
wished she could be among them.
As she turned and went Into The
house, there was a look on her face
which. II an artist had caught 1t at that
moment, might have inspired him to
paint a picture and call II Renunciu-
tion. The most notable thing after
one has grown old is the fact OF re-
uunciation. But In some lives. like
that OF Miss Rhoda, 1t is n more deep
ly felt fact than in others.
81 was passing Miss Rhoda's house
,ust ut sunset tonight. and I saw her
citing at her west door" said MIR.
Bates, as he sat down at the supper
table. II know she was trying to work
ont the kinks and knots about that
mortgage OH her place. But old Tom
Carpenter will forcclose when tho time
comce, She can't expect any mercy
from him; he is too close-nstcd for
that"
Dear met exclaimed Miss Martha
Bates; what will become Of her."
"Shc will have to go to tho town
house, 1 suppose. 1t will be very hard
for her; Miss Rhoda was always n
high strung woman" her brother re-
piled.
And after all that woman has done
to help other folks when they were in
troubic!" exclaimed Mrs. Bates. Think
how she toolN in those Butler chill
dren and kept them after their mother
died: and how she kept that young man
who was too sick to work all winter.
An own mother couldn't have done
more for him. declare II Miss Rhoda
has to give up her place and 20 on
the town at her age, II will be a
shame"
Doesn't the Bible say. with what
measure ye meet II shall be measured
to you again?" asked Arthur. the tall
hoy nj his mothers right. How do
you reconcile that passage of scripture
with Miss Rhoda's prospects of going
20 the town-house? All my long life
have looked upon Miss Rboda ms one
q the areside saints Of the earth; ahs
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has always been in some good work.
and, has had u Kind word for every
body"
Aunt Martha did not like the spirit
OF criticism which her nephew had
shown OF late about reconclling state
mcnts of the Holy Scripture. She spoke
up in quick way and said. Miss
Rhoda hasn't gone to the town-house
yet"
mo: bat the finger on the signboard
points that way" replied Arthur.
ut is dreadful for old people to bs
obliged to give UP their home and CID
associations and go where they would
not.'" said Mrs. Bates. "Young folks
can bear changes-many really en-
Joy them-but It is different with the
aged"
Aunt Martha had not married-hef
acquaIntsnccs called her "a maiden
lady" II was not because she never
had opportunities to marry. she told
her ncphews and nlcccs. but because
she loved them too well to break her
home ties with them. It had long ago
been settled that the Bates family
could not do without Aunt Martha. and
Aunt Martha could not get along with
out them. "How dreadful It must be."
was her thought that night. TO have
no lovelIght in ones lifc."
Then Miss Martha sat down and
wrote n letter to her brother John.
who lived in the city. She told him
OF Miss Rhodn: what patient. faithful
life hers had been. and now. just IA
nearing the end Of the journey. she
must be forced to give UP her home
and 20 to the town-house. Then she
added, John. you and ] must pny OF
that mortgage. and give Miss Rhoda
the home for her life. We are able:
let us be willing TO do IT, What n
Joyous Christmas we shall have II We
do this! Miss Rhoda Must have the
measure meted out TO her that she has
meled out to others"
The result was that Brother John
who was quite apt to nc; on sister
Marthp's suggestions. Joined her In the
labor on love for her neighbor. when
Miss Martha went over to see Miss
Rhoda. a short time before the fore
closure of the mortgage, she found her
looking over her things-she could not
carry many with her: for tho room
was small shc expected to occupy. But
there was this little memcnto and that
Gift with sweet memories associated
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In families. and given us homes.
Happy school girls have been eager
ly counting the days until the holi.
day recess, when they Will go home.
carrying many dainty gifts OF their
deft handiwork to tho loved ones
there. Eager boys from college halls
will go back TO tho f!rcsIde where nnA-
ious prayers have risen daily for their
welfare since first they went away.
Young mon from the marts Of COM
merce and the paths Of trade will put
the city. with its manifold tempta-
lions md cares. behind them to find
rest md strength In the old countr.'
home.
Middlc-aged mon and women will go
to the homoa OF their childhood to
meet again brothers and sisters in fam
uy gatherings. and to cheer once more
with their presence the bclated pill
srfms who still tarry below, divided
beeween the children who have gone
beforc and those who still meet once
a year around the parental hearth
stone.
What Joy. what memories. what
hopes the Christmas time will waken!
And to somc tho merry season will
bring new pangs Of sorrow-griefs they
never knew before. Since last Christ
mss dear old parents have gone home
to God. and childten who used to
gather about them will not go TO the
old homestead this year. because SO
much Of the home that was there has
vanished into the heaven. Aged
mothers will watch for sons who will
come no more. Bcreaved husbands
will walk alone tho rounds OF the chill
dren's rooms. trying vpinly to be both
mother and father in preparing the
surprises for the little ones on Christ
mas morning. And stricken wives will
Do their best to keep the little ones
from feeling too keenly this first Christ
mas since the husband died, that papa
IL dead" Thousands OF little ones will
know rs they have no, known before
the losses which the year has brought
.hem.
3. Good men and women Will thank
God for the homes behind them, and for
the good home before: and wayfaring
outcasts will stop to think OF golden
days gone by. and TO wonder II somc-
how they will not one day find rest
ing place. And so. with all classes, the
season should be one Of tenderness and
love and thankfulncss.-Rev W. A.
Gambler. d. d.
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Madrid. Dee. 20.-Irhe explicit an
LONE, the Spanish minister at Washing
ton. has telegInphcd to his government
here that he had II conference with Mr..
Olney, the secretary Of state, In the course
OF which the latter assured him that
Spain might rest tranquil until March at
least, since, despite the attitude Of Con-
gress, President Cleveland would not rec
ognize the independence Of Cuba.
A representative Of the Associated Press
sought to secure an expression from the
war office on the relations with the Unit
ed States as Influenced by the action OF
the Senate foreign relations COMMITTEES
on the Cameron resolution. General
Marcelo dc AZcarraea, the minister Of
war, was suffering from nm indlsposition
and was not able to he interviewed, but
II number OF high officials Of the war Of
flee consented to supplement the express
sions secured yesterday from the foreign
office.
These officials stated to the representa-
tive of the Associated Press that Cap.
tain General Wcyler In Cuba has received
instructions to hurry pp his campaign
by the delivery OF bold stroke against
the insurgents In order to prevent the
Cubans from rallying from the disaster
Of Maceo's death and in order to deprive
the Americans Of any pretext for do
mand OF Cuban independence.
II was added that Spain was quite able
to meet the situation and can promptly
mobilize Us many rs 5OO,OO0 fresh TROOPS
In addition to those now engaged In Cuba
and the Philippines. The officials OF the
war department explained thar large or.
ders have been placed abroad for arms
and ammunition. and SPANS rifle and
munltion factories are working night and
day to provide against any possible ex.
ternal complications that mny rise In
Cuba or the Philippines.
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wh., Make. . Happy Christmas.

It does not require much money. nor
indeed any money. to make a happy
home circle on Christmas. The chief
thing Is warm and merry heart. II
will devise ways md means for GIl-
ing the home with cheer, Joy and glnd.
ness. A little invention. q little Of
fort, and much love will give the day
a halo brighter than tinsel and gold.
God did not require extra material to
paint every tree and bush In all this
region crystal whiteness the other
night. He used only a little moisture
and n little cold, and in the morning
men exclaimed in wonder. what beau
ty" So the simple things beautify
and slorify the home. and make holi-
dayo bright with Joys beyond the pur-
chase OF money.-Michigan Christian
Advocate.
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to move. Ira something never did

to move. lra something I never did
before. and it,; aor. of trying. But
I'm thankful l don't feel 30 unrecon-
clled and unhappy about l. as thought
! should when first made up my mind
that there was nothing else could do.
My eyes are so poor I can't sew any
more. l say with John Bunyan, Per
haps my way to heaven lies through
this very valley 1t Is Just as near
the own;house, heaven is, as It 10 to
my old home here. but then-well. l
won't say one word against the Lords
dispensations. The Lord keepeth ths
feet Of his children. II this is his
way for me to walk, I hope he will
give me strength to follow without fal.
tering STEP"
But. my dear Miss Rhoda. II 10 not
going to be the Lords will for you to
leave yonr old home: you are to stay in
1t as long as you live"
When Miss Mar tha told her how her
hone had been secured to her. she
exclaimed. II never thought before
how Abraham mist have felt when he
was ready to sacrifice Isaac and the
Lord stayed his hand!'
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The Rev. William Justin IIartha
pastor of the Second Collegiate Re
formed church in Harlem. N. ", hn,
attempted to prove the story of Jona,
by the following statement extracted
from his sermon yesterday: "certair
of our daily papers are troubled be
cause he Moody believes in the stor,
of Jonah. Yet I may call your attcu
tlon to the Investigations of NJ. Cour
bet. the eminent French scientist, ant
of the Prince Of Monaco. They hav,
shown that the sperm whale Is able
to swallow cephalopods much larger
and much heavier than man. 1t |.
also upon record that In February
1891, a certain James BARLEY wa,
swallowed by whale. and after da,
and night. his companions in tho shir
Star OF the East cut him out and found
him unconscious bu: alive. He is liv'
ing to-day"
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1t was Arthur who planned a house
waauing for Miss Rhoda on Christmas
a-h The young men and young women
u the church and town filled her wood
shed with wood and coal. and her cup
bcnrd-shelves with things needful for
the necessities Of the body. The faith
crs and mothers Joined In the work Of
love. and there was never such .
thorough house- warming done in that
locality before. A new light came into
Miss Rhoda's face that Christmastids.
II was lovelight-slie was not alone
in the world any longer: she belonged
to her good neighbors. and they be.
longcd to her.
When the Christmas bells rang n
the church beifry on Christmas morn
Ing the people heard them with glad
ness. ard thanked the Lord that they
had been enabled to help return Miss
ishoda's measure running over full.