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The advocate., 1896-12-16

be "sWell affair."" because IL Is in
honor of the Inauguration Of the
Advance Agent of Prosperity,
and it IL to be conducted under
the direct management Of Mark Hanna
himself. But where shall the ball be
QusrteredP That's the pending ques-
ton. The Pension building has been
used of late years, but that Is a sort Of
barn-looking house, altogether too
homely for the Mckinley. Hanna ball.
A happy thought struck some or the
good people Of Washington who are al
ways ready to pay well for having any
displays within the boundaries Of their
hospltsble city, It was none other
than to use the new building which has
just been completed at cost of about
million dollars for the use of the Con.
gresslOnsl library. It is among the
finest public buildings In the world.
There is nothing equal to 1t In the
United States. Its fscings are all
In finest marble polished. What q
splendid place to entertain such Splen-
did gatheringl But alssl On exsmi-
nation the local committee were of
opinion that even the largest room
there Is not large enough for such
ball as this will be. So 1t was deter
mined to wait until Mr.. Hanna should
come and settle the matter.
A few days ago Mr.. Hanna arrived
in Washington In the morning about
7:3O. Before midday he had seen the
President, consulted the politicians
and settled the ball question in favor of
the Library building. Sat II O'clock"
the report says, che slipped away, and
with Gen. Horace Porter, who Is to be
grand marshal Of the inauguration day
parade; National committeeman Henry
G. Payne of Milwaukee and M. NJ.
Parker of Washington visited the Con
gressionsl library to inspect it's attrsc.
tlons as a place for holding the grand
inaugural ball. Mr.. Hanna was not
only charmed with the library, he was
fairly carried away by It's msgni6cence.
On the spot he decided that the gor-
geous and vast rotunds Is the place
above all others for the ball, and there
the ball will be. The objections to the
use of the library because of its costly
decoration and the fact that the new
stationary furniture just put In place
will all have to be removed, seemed
trivial to Hanna. 'Oh, thstsll amounts
to nothing he said. The desks can be
taken out and replaced easily. No
harm can be done to the WsinScoting,
as it is all marble, and, oh, what a
grand sight 1t will be in that beautiful
building with the handsome dresses
of the ladies, the uniforms of the men,
the electric lights, the flags and flowers
and music. Why, it will be fRiryland.
It seems to be the very place for the
ball."
Now, It remains to be seen whether
Congress will permit this magnificent
building to be dedicated by an insug-'
ursl ball. 1t would be little less than
The advocate., 1896-12-16
THE WASHINGTON INAUGURAL BALL.

tom part Of the ceremonies attend.
ing the inauguration Of q President Of
the United States. Up to this time
Congress has not set apart any Of the
public buildings for use on these jolly
occasions, but If the custom grows with
age, as many others have done, we
may reasonably expect that In the not
far distant future, unless the people
again get into possession of the gov.
eminent, q spacious ballroom, with
adjoining apartments and halls
for purposes of dressing, smok-
ing, promenading, and for eating,
drinking and being merry, will
be designed and made part of
some great structure which, during in.
tervsls between balls, may be used for
other public business The Secretary
of the Interior, In his late report, rec
ommends the erection of q new build
ing for the use Of that department.
This will afford an excellent excuse as
we'll as opportunity to give Congress
Sionsl sanction to the public character
Of the inaugural ball, by authorizing
the purchase Of few blocks of Vslua.
bic property that once belonged to the
people of tie United States, and erect
thereon a magnificent structure to be
used partly for the convenience of the
Secretary and his assistants and partly
by the Chairman of the National com.
mittee Of the successful party in the
last election-by him and his uni.
formed aides and helpers who baVe
charge of the inaugural balls, which by
that time will be universally appre.
ciated as a public necessity.
These ceremonial inauguration balls
at Washington are not only gorgeous
affairs, but they are among the multi
tudlnous evidences Of the simplicity of
our republican institutions. OF course
everybody is admitted. There Is moth
ing exclusive about the management
Of such things In Washington. The
floor Of the inaugural ballroom Is a.
free to the stranger and the sojourner
as 1t Is to the people who belong there.
1t cost Coxey only 800 for the priVi-
lege Of walking on the grass about the
Capitol grounds, and in addition he
was permitted to remain In the city
thirty days without charge, that he
might reflect at leisure on the blessings
of liberty. Had he and his country
friends gone to Washington on the oc.
cssion of inauguratlng q President,
they need only have gone to the trou-
bic Of purchasing $40 tickets each and
hiring dress suit of swallow. tail coat
and creased pants to mstch-these
triaes, provided the General and staff
had not waited until all the tickets
were Sold These balls are made spe.
cially for the people, the common peo.
pie who pay the taxes; but, like all
other public business, they must be
conducted on business principles; and
If the ''people" are not on time, but
lOiter until the Four Hundred have ell
the tickets, of course the "people" will
have to wait their turn
The ADVOCATE was set on this line
of thought by reading In the Washing
ton papers about the trouble the people
there were having over the matter of
nrocnrlnO a nronor nlao0 IN hold kha
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Entered OF the Postoflcs St Topeka, Kansas
as second-class matter.
The advocate., 1896-12-16

NATIONAL REFORM PRESS ASSOCIATION.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26

He was typical mountaineer from his
brogan shoes 10 his wool hat and he had
walked to neighboring town to visit
relatives. II was bis first visit away
from home. The second day after he ar
rived he went to the postoffice to get q
letter from his girl. He was sure II would
be there, as she had tearfnlly told him
she would write him while be was away.
"Air thar any mail fer me?" he inquir-
ed Of the postmaster.
whats your name?" was the inquiry.
Louder"
II say, what's you name?" asked the
postmaster in little more positive man
ner.
Louder.
II say, what's your name" yelled the
postmaster, sticking his head through the
window into the face Of the young man.
"why, dad drat your ugly picture, I've
told yer three times my name is Louderl"
yelled the mountaineer: "T. ]. Louder,
and II yer didn't belong ter ther gov'ment
I'd crawl over thar and pick yer ears.
Soon as q man gifts er gov'ment job round
here he begins to put on airs and I'm
not one to put up with It,"
The postmaster fshed out letter from
musty hole and gave to him, although
he was mad himself.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26

ton, and roses bloomed out Of doors dur
ing the month.
Summary Of temperature: Mean tenn
persture OF the month, western section,
50.7; mean temperature Of the month,
eastern section, 1913; mean temperature
for the state. 500, which lie OF Of de-
gree below the normal for the past seven
years. Greatest monthly mean 55.7 at
kennewick; least monthly mean $50 at
Cascade tunnel. Maximum temperature
in the western section 70, on the 1st at
Chehalis; minimum 20, on the 2lst at
Blaine. Maximum temperature in the
eastern section sS on the 18th at Center
vile; minimum Is on the sth, at Cascade
Tunnel. Greatest monthly range "a at
Centerville; least monthly range IS at
ratoosh Island. Mean monthly range
western section, 81; eastern SECTION 40 /;
for the state 43.
Summary of precipitation: Mean
monthly precipitation, western section
3.95; eastern section 0.s6; Of the state
259, which is SO below the normal.
Greatest monthly precipitation 7.6S a
Queets; least monthly 0.03 at Fort Sim.
coe. Snowfall during month: SO inches
at Cascade Tunnel; inches at Monte
Creto,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26

of the creeks channel and drive back it,
dark tinged food for as much as two
miles from its mouths circumstance
which, during an alter residence OF many
years In Chippewa, / have known to oc.
cur scores OF times.
In the village / met an old friend, q
highly respectable msnufac turer. named
Henry Bond, who told me that he had
that morning ridden on horseback from
below Mr.. Streets mill out into the bed
OF the river, and so down, outside Of Ce-
dar island to Table rock
Mr.. Bond slso showed me number oil
old musket barrels, presumably memen.
toes Of the battle Of Chippewa, fought
July 5, 1914, which had that day been
picked up from the bed OF the Welland at
its junction with the Niagara, though at
that point the Welland is usually about
fourteen feet deep.
With the exception of two places, one
near the Canada shore and the other mid
way between that and the American
shore, | think it would, on the 3ist day
of March, have been quite possible for a
man to wade across the Niagara from
Chippewa to Port Day; but never heard
Of anyone making the attempt.
For several days before the occurrence
Of this remark able phenomenon violent
west winds had prevailed. driving the
shallow waters of Lake Erie down the
Niagara Ia tremendous volumes. Sud
denly the wind veered around to the east
forcing Erie's lowered waters back toward
the head OF that lake, and thus givinl
the ice, then running in immense quaint.
ties, chance to ground at its ontlet
thereby forming a dam, which cut of
Niagara's supply and allowed 1t to rur
comparatively dry. This is matter Of
fact, and no other reasonable explanation
is possible.
Toward evening OF the 3lst the east
wind abated; Erie, pressed on by the
outpoor of the great lakes above, slowly
resumed it's usual level, the Ice gorge
gave way, and when l looked out or
Niagara and Welland rivers before sun.
rise on April both were bank full. But
the little flag OF truce, impotent to stay
the onward rush OF those Titanic forces,
had disappeared.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26
Oc,eber wea,her uev,exv.

The month Of October, 1896, was very
near the normal October in temperature
in Washington, but slightly below the
normal in precipitation. 1t was not SO
warm rs October of 1895, and was far
from being such a dry month. To the
western section the mean temperature
was 0.3 of degree higher than the aver
age; in the eastern section about 0.6 low
er than the average.
The month was one of very uniform
temperature, there being no very decided
cold spells, nor warm spells. Tie MAXI
mum occurred on the LIST at most stations
although some had it on the 18th, 18th or
18th, which were nearly as warm as the
maximum at all stations. The minimum
occurred on various dates in the eastern
section, but on the 26th or 9th at most
stations.
The day OF greatest rainfall was gener-
ally the 30th; 1893 inches fell at Fort
Candy on that dste. A great deal Of fog
prevailed in the coast region. High
winds occurred on the 30th. Frosts were
frequent in the eastern section, but there
was very little frost in the western sec
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26
Hou.enoid HINTS.

II SCOT is spilled on the carpet, 1t should
never be wiped up with cloth, fer 1t is
sure to smear over the carpet and make
an ugly mark difficult 10 remove. Scat
ter salt thickly over the place and sweep
it and the SCOT together. By 90 doing
the latter will come up without leaving
any mark.
Fuller's earth il properly applied will
remove the most obdurate grease spots
from the daintiest fabric. Put layer Of
the powder on bit OF clean cloth. Upon
this place the spotted part Of the gar
ment, then another layer Of the powder.
Over this place piece Of paper tstraw
paper is the beet) and on it put warm
iatiron and allow ii to remain until quite
cold.
To preserve eggs take one pound Of
fresh unslacked lime, one pound OF coarse
rock salt and three gallons Of hot water.
Fill the vessels in which the eggs are to
be stored, and stir the liquid daily for a
fortnight. II this is not done, the heat
caused by the Stacking of lime will hard
en- the yolk Of the eggs. When properly
prepared there should be thin crust on
the top Of the lime. Put in eggs
as nearly new laid as possible. When
full, tie the jars over with bladder, and
the eggs will keep perfectly.
Remove grease spots from carpet as
soon as possible. before they have time
to sink into the fabric. One Of the simp-
lest and most effectual ways OF reno wing
them is this: Take equal proportions of
lump magnesia and Fuller's earth, pound
and mix well together, and make into q
paste with little boiling water. Spread
this paste while still hot upon the grease
marks, and leave it until dry. Then
brush it off, and you will find the carpet
quite free from stains, the grease having
been absorbed by the paste.
Paint marks on wood are often most
nnsightly, and people endure them un-
willingly, little thinking that they can
very easily be removed. Simply make q
thick paste OF lime and soda and spread
It over the marks. Leave for "a hours,
and then wash off.
Celery can be kept for week, or long
err, by first rolling ii up in brown paper
then pin it in towel and keep In dark,
cool place. Before preparing it for the
table, place it in pan Of cold water and
let it remain for an hour; this will make
1t crisp.
| There is great deal OF common every
day sense in the old saying: "a new
broom sweeps clesn," beyond It's applica-
ton to a strange servant. II you examine
q new broom you win find the ends OF the
straw and the base Of the brush square;
after it has been in use for some time the
straws become as sharp as needles, and
likely to iniure the carpet. To remove
these sharp points dip the broom in bot
suds and trim it off neatly, thus preserv-
, ing the square shape.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26

Chicago Record: After every election
Of president an agitation is started for
lengthening the term OF Office If the ma.
tion's chief magistrate, for the reason
that presidential campaign is distract
ing and depressing to business. This is
always true Of presidential contest, but
the interference with industry has been
particularly marked in the campaign
just closed. The usual uncertainty at
tending the outcome of national cleo
ton is sufficient to cause men OF capital
to hesitate before putting their money
into new enterprises or enlarging existing
ones. The disturbance to business has
been unusually severe during the last
summer, because the issue involved was
one OF tremendous importance to bust
ness interests. But the difference be-
tween this and other campaigns is simply
one of degree. With every recurring
presidential election business must suffer
more or less.
These contests follow each other too
closely. II elections took place less FREE
quently business would be subject to few
or disturbances from this cause. Six
years is not too long term for the presi-
dent of the United States TO serve, es-
pecially II it be understood that he shall
retire at the end OF that time and not
seek a reelection to the Office. A six
year term would give two presidential
elections in twelve years, instead OF three,
as now. A four-Year term is too short.
In the early days of the republic the OBJ
jections were not so great to the shorter
term Now the very cost Of presidential
campaigns is an argument against hav-
ing them more frequently than is neces-
sary to enable the government to keep in
touch with the people.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26

If your children are subject to Group
watch for the first symptom OF the dis
ease-hoarseness. II Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse it will prevent the
attack. Even after the croupy cough
has appeared the attack can always be
prevented by giving this remedy. 1t is
also invaluable for colds and whooping
cough. For sale at Janeck's Pharmacy
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26
[ Stoliia

For Infants and Children.
Castoria promotes Digestion, and
overcomes Flatulency, Constipation, Sour
Stomach, Diarrhea, and Feverishnesa
Thus the child is rendered healthy and its
sleep natural. Castoria contains no
Morphine or other narcotic property.
"Castoria Is 70 well adapted to children that
I recommend It as superior TO any prescription
known to me-" III. A. ARCHER. NJ. D.,
Ill South Oxford St., Brooklyn, MY.
From personal knowledge and observation
can say that Castoria is an excellent medicine
for children, acting as a laxative and relieving
the pent up bowels and general system very
much, Many mothers have told mo of its ex-
cellent effect upon their children"
DR. g. c. OseooD,
Lowell. Mass.
"For several years l have recommended
sCastoria. and shall always continue to do SO
as 1t has invariably produced beneficial results"
EDWIN i. PARDEE NJ D.,
125th Street and 9TH Ave, New York City.
"The use Of Castoria is 20 universal and its
merits SO well known that it seems a work of
supererogation to endorse 1t. Few are the
intelligent families who Go not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTIN, DID,,
New York City.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26
The a,askan Gold Fields Ouspus.

r#
The year 1896, as regards Alaska, has
eclipsed all gold mining records. The
output, including the yield from quartz
and placers, is s4,670, 900. This is the
estimate OF G. b. Swinehart, editor OF the
Alaska Mining Record, published at Ju.
neau. Mr.. Swinehart gathered the data
upon which he bases bis estimate by
weeks OF careful investigation and at
much expense. He thinks he has come
very close to the exact figures; that his
estimates are conservative. OF the
amount, 81, 250, 900 was taken from the
famed Yukon. Birch creek, near Circle
City. supplied 81 100000; Forty Mile
and other tributary creeks, $500, 900 more
Cook Inlet's share was less than $780,
900; Southeastern Alaska, all quartz
contributed 81 ,s55 900; Unga district,
near the mouth OF Cook Inlet, $500, 900.
During the year stamp mills oil total
capacity OF So stamps were put in, and in
the early spring the Treadwell Company
proposes to establish 200stamp mill on
Douglas island. There are now mills Of
total stamp capacity of $40 in opera
ton.
Alaska's gold output for 1895, $3,000,'
600; the yields OF 1896 being 81 $4,000
in excess Of that amount. The output for
1897 Mr.. Swinehart estimates at $4,000
600.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26

Excuse me-" observed the man in
spectacles. "but am surgeon, and that
Is not where the liver is. Never you
mind where his liver is" retorted the
other. 'If 1t was in his big toe or his
left ear DeWitt's Little Early Risers
would reach it and shake it for him. On
that you can bet your gig-lamps. North
Yakima Drug Store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-11-26

You can buy bran new open buggy
with single harness for $50 at M. Schcrn's,
corner Front and Chestnut SITS. 21-tf
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
NOR ANY OTHER TOWN

AUGUSTA will never secure GIT terprises of any consequence n0' withstanding her resources 'raas portation facilities, etc., unless sn' gets in line and offers inducements as other towns. Of course, ocsa' sionally there may be some c0r cern of merit with the haroi'OV. Z, to set up even against the m shoulder" but they arc very '''''
 Augusta Yidette.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
Congressional Convention.

At meeting of the Democratic EXecu- District of the State of Arkansas, held on the 21st day of May. 1896, in the parlors Of the Commercial Hotel, in the town of Wynne, in pursuance to the call of the chairman of said committee, the following committeeman answered to their names: ;. k. Davis. Crittenden county, by E, J. McCull0ch; J. E. Driver, Mississippi county by J. E. Smith; E. J. Badnelli Cross county. by J. E. Smith: J. c. flaw thorne. Craighead county, by Isaac Block; D. l.. King, Sharp county, by Isaac Block E. 5. Ready, Phillips county, by !. F. Brown; J. NJ. Prewett, St. Francis coun- ty, by J. F. Brown; J. P. Brown. Lee county; W. H. Waddell, Randolph coun. ty. by J. r. Brown; c. V. Beloate, Clay county, by J. r. Brown, and the follow ing proceedings were had:
 It was decided by the committee that the nominee for congress be selected by convention.
 The towns of Wynne and Newport were placed in nomination for the place of the Congressional Convention the vote stand. ing for Wynne and ? for Newport.
 A motion was made and carried that the Congressional Convention meet in the town of Wynne on the 18th day of July, 1896, for the purpose of nominating can didate for Congress, at F o'clock NJ of said day.
 Motion made and carried that the rep Jesentation to the convention for each county be on the same basis as that fixed hy the State committee for the State con- Vention.
 There being no further business, a mo- ton was made and carried that the com- mittee adjourn, subject to the call of the chairman.
 JAS, r. BROWN, Chairman. JAs E. SMITH, Sec'y pro tenn.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19

THE Democratic ticket i3 made, and so far as we have been able to learn, every defeated candidate ac- cepts the result phllosophically. It is conceded on all sides that the primary was honestly con- ducted, and the vote was the result ofa free ballot and a fair count. There were no doubt some trifing irregularities, which will creep in, in spite of the most zealous efforts to the contrary, but there was nothing to the prejudice of any particular candidate, and nothing that could have changed the re- suit The successful candidates have pronounced majorities. We congratulate the democracy of St. Francis county upon the unim- peachabIe integrity ofthis election, and of the healthy increase in the strength of the party. The con- tinued and uninterrupted policy ot honest and impartial elections in the family and out, will soon unite the white people of this county, and bring them back to the hal cyon days of old, when it was among the white people, universa,r y conceded to be an honor to be- long to the party, and doubly so 10 have it's support.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
Eureka Springs. Ark ansas.

Elevation 2,000 feet above, sea level. Unrlvaled waters, pure air, beautiful scenery. No mosGuitos.
 Don't waste time and money in trayellng far and wide in search of natural changes, when, within one day s travel. you can obtain the best in the Boston MOnntains of A rkansas.
 Hotel accommodations. from the elegant Crescent to the bos rding house. are such as to satisfy the means and tastes of all.
 ApplY to the manager of the ,Cres- cent Hotel for descriptive pamphlets"
 Direct competitions is m ade via Van Buren and Seligman, arr fying at tie Springs same day.
The Forrest City times., 1896-06-19
National Party Convention.

As temporary State Chairman of the National Party, 1 hereby call State Mass Convention of those desiring tC align themselves with the National Party, to meet at the State-house in Little Rock, Ark; July 4th, 1898, at I a. m., for the purpose of perfectinp State organization of the National Party. nominating State officers and Presidential Electors. and >for such other purposes as are then deemed advisable 1t is desirable to have q full attendance. Come and let us con- fer together in the formation of d DO. ltical party in which ,our prohibition principles will not be adiudged an in- capacitating bar to the teaching of po- litical righteousness on any govern mental question. Half-rate fare is usu- ai July 4th. Counties should hold con- vention and nominate at least part ot county ticket. as help in locally ad- Vertisiug our political existence.
 ALEX MCKNIGHT
 Tenl. St. On. Nat. Party.
 Arkadelphla, Ark. June 13, '96.