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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03
sIBERIA's GREAT RAILWAY.

There Is soon 10 be a new country
TO visit and 9. new way of going round
the world. II seems only the other
day that Jules verne's man went round
In 80 days, and thought 1t consider
able feat. The record for circum-
navigation is now 66 days, or there
abouts. Baron Hilkoff, the combina-
ton of American mechanic and Rus
sian prince, who was In this country
recently, said that when the railroad
across Siberia Is finished, which he
thinks will be in four or five years.
the time Of getting around will be cut
in two, and from 30 to SO days will
Suffice for it. He allows 10 days to
cross Siberia from ST. Petersburg, 10
days from Vladivostok to San Fran
cisco. and 10 days from there to ST.
Petersburg again. Early in the next
century, then, the tired Amesican may
turn his face eastward when he starts
on his months vacation. and keep II
turned that way until he gets home,
just about in time to resume his work.
Harper's Weekly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

be one OF his first duties in his new
Office to receive delegation from Ha-
wall and announce his position in re-
gard to Uncle Sam adopting these isl
dnds. When the matter was brought
before President Cleveland, Immediate
ly after Queen Liliuokalani's dethrone-
ment in January of 1893, many OF the
republican leaders favored the propo-
sails of the annexatlonists and, II these
are still of the same mind, considerable
pressure will be brought TO bear upon
Mr.. Mckinley when the question again
comes up.
But the annexationists will not have
clear sailing, by any means. The an
time good citizens of the United
ti-annexationists, the friends AMI ad-
visers of the dethroned queen, have not
been idle during the past two years.
They were taught a severe lesson by
the abortive instruction of year ago
which has made them more circum-
spect in showing their opposition, and
it is suspected that they are now
prompted by influential English resi-
dents, who are not partial to the idea
of the islands becoming "a part of the
United States. The English govern
ment is not believed to look with favor
upon annexation either, and for these
reasons there will probably be two
opposing delegations in Washington
when the matter is revived.
The advisers Of the dusky ex-queen
have done everything in their power
to hamper the provisional government
of the islands and have caused Presi-
dent A. B. Dole much trouble. Their
latest move has been to advise the
more ignorant natives to refuse TO pay
taxes, and many of these have fed to
the interior of the island of Oahu, on
which Honolulu is situated, where
they have set up kind of farce-com-
edy government of their OWE.
AS it is now something more than
possibility that these islands will be-
come part of the United States, a
brief reference to their history will
not be out of place. There are eight
islands in the chain and they are al
most in the middle of the Pacific
ocean The islands run from south
east to north west in fairly straight
line. In addition to the eight principal
islands, there are a number of little
islets All of them arc of volcanic
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

origin and they contain the largest
VOLCANOES active and quiescent, In the
world. They cover $3.50 square miles
in area and the total population is
about 100000, four-fifths Of which is
native.
The largest In the group is Hawaii,
which has an area of 1850 square
miles, but the most important from q
commercial standpoint is Oahu, which
has but 700 square miles. Maui is $50
square miles in extent, Molokai 10,
Lanai 10, Niihau 10 and Kahoolani
about 40 square miles.
Good harbors are very scarce in these
islands and the importance of Oahu Is
due to the fact that a peculiar coral
formation sery-s as breakwater for
the harbor at Honolulu, the only safe
harbor in the whole chain of islands.
Although the islands were not really
discovered until 1778, when Cook visit
ed them, the natives have been quick
to seize upon the advantages Of civili-
zation. and in the matter OF intelligence
rank far above the aboriginals Of other
Pacific islands. In early times each
OF the islands had King, but at the
time OF Captain Cooks visit King
Kamehameha, a very sensible mon
arch, had just brought all OF the islands
under one kingdom. This king recog-
nised the force OF civilization and wrote
to King George III. OF England in 1910,
offering to place the islands under
British protection. This offer was ac-
cepted, but IN 1843 the complete in
dependence OF the kingdom was de-
clared by Great Britain and France.
Originally the Hawaiians were idol
worshippers. and in some Of the remote
sections of the islands this form Of
religion still exists. Kamehameha did
everything possible to wipe out idol
airy III his reign, and his successor
followed up the good work. The first
missionaries did not visit the islands
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03
GIRL SHIPPING CLERK.

Some considerable time ago the head
of large dry goods house in New
York came to the conclusion that his
business would be run just as we'll if
the heads of various departments were
women He has demonstrated the
soundness of his Judgment, for at the
present moment his establishment
from basement to roof Is almost ex-
elusively under feminine control. The
delivery department was the first one
intrusted to the care Of the gentler sex,
its success inviting others to follow.
alert to her business interests, yet in
her appearance there is no masculinity.
She has entire charge OF this depart
ment engaging and discharging help
at her pleasure. She Is personally
responsible to the firm for the correct
delivery of all goods purchased in the
store. Directly under her supervision
come eighteen delivery wagons, as
many drivers, and between twenty-five
and thirty boys. There are also NUM-
ONl vi SlOi ND uSStoeAh6 ASi
in various ways, and between ten and
twelve packers. Personally, she must
arrange the routes and assign them to
the drivers, listen to all complaints
and smooth out difficulties arising
therefrom Withal she - very I'M
assuming little person; her dress is
simple.
"Oh, don't care to say anything for
publication" said the young woman.
MY position is rather unusual but not
more so than many of the other young
women here. l have complete charge
of my department, but do not find the
work too laborious. OF course, | en-
ploy as many of my own sex as pos
sible, and things generally run very
smoothly. Women are more reliable, |
believe, in their business relations than
men; that is why they are preferred
here. 1t is nonsense to say women
work so much cheaper than men. We
are all very we'll paid. If we do mans
labor why should we not receive a
mans wages? And we do-that is, of
course, all who are able to earn it,
Over fifty other women hold superior
positions in the establishment, and in
quiry shows that all are giving the
highest satisfaction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03
STORY OF SIR JOHN MILLAIs.

Sir Johr Millais' bonhomie is the sub
ject of little anecdote one OF our
readers sent in last night: "Sir John
was attending a celebrated case at Bow
street, and was accommodated with a
seat in the press box. In front Of him
sat youthful new addition to the
staff of a leading London illustrated.
Don't you think that would be an
improvement" suggested the great
artist, mildly pointing out some tech
nical point in the sketch the youngster
was engaged on. The young fellow
was highly indignant at first, but
eventually adopted the alteration with
such improvement that he turned
round and inquired somewhat patron
izingly, Who may you be, sir. that
presume to correct my work." For an
swer he received card on which was
neatly inscribed, John Millias, r. A.
accompanied by the kindly remark,
We are never too old to learn; per-
haps you may be able TO give me a
timely wrinkle one OF these fine days.
That artist has made considerable
Roadway since in his profession, but he
was paralyzed at that supreme mo-
ment. London Chronicle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

felt that the matter concerned her more
closely than 1t did the others, who were
only OF ten and eight years standing
respectively in the house.
IF Miss Patrice would only speak to
ME I'd begin the cake at once, for
hold with my own make above Buzz
ards any day" cook would remark,
when the now wellknown knock OF
the constant lover was heard at the
door. All cook had seen Of him was his
legs. These she seemed to know in
nately when she saw them daily as
she looked through the kitchen window
and UP the area steps.
I've never caught a sight of mis- face
yet" she grumbled; IL | had | could
tell at once II he was true or not
"Trael OF course he's that! What
should he come for II he wasntY'
Mary asked.
Wei, he hasn't even given her his
photograph yet cook argued. 81
used to tell her poor ma there would
be trouble with lover some day for
Miss Patrice, for she never had a doll
q week before II got broken, vet she
was that gentle IN her ways of playing
with them that they should have
lasted till NV by rights"
Don't tell MS any more old woman's
tales about broken dolls,' Mary said,
triumphantly, coming down to the
kitchen just before dinner one night
Miss Patrice called me in to hook her
dress, and she held her hand out to me
with an emerald ring sparkling on it,
and her eyes sparkling more than the
ring. Look here, she says, I'm en-
gagged to Mr., Gaham, Mary, and he
has just given me this. and lay another
cover, for he's going to dine with us.
Then she flew downstairs and heard
him say; My own darlingi I'm the
luckiest fellow living.
so he is, cook said. rs Mary paused
In her recital, but wish 1t hadn I
been an emerald. Green is forsakenv'
"0h, well, you are croaker. There
will be no forsaling, and what hand !
some pair they will be"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

election as many people here, but for
very different reasons. The disposal
Of the currency question meant com
paratively little to them, but the sue
cess Of the republican nominee meant
q good deal. Now that Major McKin-
sy Is to be the next president Of the
United States, the centers Of population
u The Hawaiian group Of islands will
tenn with excitement. Annexation
clubs will be as plentiful as sound
money organizations were here few
days ago, and ant-annexation clubs
viii be as numerous as the free silver
bands.
While little has been heard from the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

until 1920; these came from tho United
States, and now more than three
fourths of the native population are
Christians.
All OF the monarchs. with the excep-
ton Of Liliuokalani, did much to ele-
yate the condition Of the people. Ka-
mehameha H., who reigned from 1924
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

to 1854, revised the Government by APP
pointing an Assembly OF mobiles and
a council of representatives, based up
on the form of the English parliament.
For the most part the natives are in
telligent and progressive, and II the
fates so decide, they may become In
States
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

what the American people went
sro,lgh in the way of excitement on
u night OF Nov. 8 is being reflected
!, a smaller scale just about now in
a middle OF the Pacific ocean. Horns
n blowing, bonfires burning, flags
nving and professions are marching
bout shouting the big news. 1t takes
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

sght days for a steamer from San
Francisco to reach that precise part Of
he Pacific, and as the first steamer did
not sail until three days after the cleo
ion the news is now red hot. 1t will
be two weeks or more before the
American people will know the exact
| Eject OF the news but those familiar
| With the situation can make pretty
arewd guess.
It is safe to say that the people of
The Hawaiian islands were quite as
|Meply interested in the result of the
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03
HAWAII AT THE DOOR
|urL AGAIN TRY TO ENTER
UNCLE SANS FOLD.
r4E ANTl.AN NExATIoNiST5

me of McKinley's First Duties as
President VIII be the Consideration
Of the Project SO Dear to the Hearts
81 Hawaiians.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-03

alafXationists Of Hawaii within the
'4S YEAR or SO, 1t is well known that
aes are just as eager now for relation
aaaR With this nation as ever. They
14{e been forced to stand still in their
49ffs by the opposition Of President
.steland to their oyertures, and the
aaeFs long ago decided to make no
Tsa move until new administration
liz hold Of the affairs of the govern
a4 when Major Mckinley has taken
as aath a. president it will probably
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17

treasurer, Fred Jungst. About thirty
young men have signed the rolls and the
prospects for q flourishine organization
are good. J. l.. Smith. Dell Hiscock
and DIR. Hill have promised to give the
boys instructions.
Scaly eruptions on the head, chapped
hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scaIds and
burns are quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. II is at present the
article most used for piles, and 1t always
cures them. North Yakima Drug Store,
Asa Schwartze has been elected super.
intendent Of the NJ. L. Sunday school
W. L. Jones assistant superintendent
W. II. Robinson secretary and treasurer
Maud Knnppenburg and Chester Walton
librarians; 4. E. Kelso chorister and
Mrs. N. Evans organist.
An extra fine Flush carriage robe which
formerly cost 50 can now be bought at
NJ. Schorn's for 1895. Mr.. Schorn has
also some heavy and handsome plush
robes which he Is closing out ct $3.50.
No goods Of similar value have ever been
offered at so low q price in this city.
They will make welcome Christmas
gifts. 46.tf.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17
Buy your groceries 81 Kinsey 4 Cos
and get Christmas present free. 4s

Buy your groceries 81 Kinsey 4 Cos.
and get q Christmas present free. 4s
T. H. Shannon left last week for Puy-
allup to take the position Of hotel clerk
under Peter Bellies.
Christina Allinger was, on Tuesday,
granted divorce from w. T. AlIinger on
the grounds Of desertion.
Sheriff Lincoln Dilley is said to be ia
training for the position Of deputy U. 8.
marshal for this district.
Gary H. Moulton has filed his bond a
justice Of the peace, the surities being
M. B. Mercer and B. F. Vaughn.
John Bartholet is making arrange
ments for opening restaurant on Yaki-
ma avenue some time in January.
The harp is many peoples favorite in.
strument. HARPER is everyone's fav-
orite whiskey. Sold by every reliable
dealer in North Yakima. Wash.
r. II. Kribs, the day miller at the
North Yakima Touring mills, got his
hand caught in some machinery, on
Tuesday, resulting in the loss Of Q por-
ton Of the third finger OF bis left hand.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17

North Yakima Lodge No. 20, held its
annual election on Monday evening last,
with the following result:
Past Master Workman. NJ. New 10 IN
Master Workman-F. Jordon.
Foreman-J. p. McCsfferty.
OAerseer-G. L. Parrish.
Recorder. NJ. Spain.
Financier-Geo. N. Tuesley.
Receiver-A. S. Paul.
Guide-W. l. Lince.
Trustee "A. j. Chambers.
Medical Examiners-Dr. T. b. Gum
and DR.. X. Rosser.
This lodge decided at the last meeting
to meet every week, instead of twice a
month as heretofore. They are also pre-
pairing to meet their grand lecturer, J. H.
Schively, who will be here on the even
ing OF Dec. 2lst, and entertain the mem.
bers and friends of the order at their hall
with one of his eloquent addresses on
that evening. Mr.. Schively was a mem
Der of tho last legislature and is pro-
nounced one of the most fluent speakers
In the state.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17

The Seattle Post-Inteligencer will issue
on January 3, 1897, New Year edition
which promises to surpass any previous
effort in newspaper work in the state of
Washington. The edition will consist Of
40 pages or more and will contain an ex-
haustive review OF the states resources,
taking up in detail the several different
industries, lumber, mining, fishing, sgri-
culture, etc. Issued at Seattle, it will
naturally devote considerable space TO
that city and its environs, and being the
recognized state newspaper, every county
is to be represented. Writers of known
ability have been carefully selected and
matter pertaining to each county will be
handled from local standpoint which
will do away with the usual boom matter
sent out on "space" basis. The edition
will be valuable one to send to friends
and relatives in the east, also to intend
ing settlers. The illustrated feature of
the paper will no doubt surprise eastern
people as to the class Of buildings in this
wild and woolly west" TIE HERALD
heartily recommends the citizens OF this
county to send a large number of copies
to the eastern states, as in no other way
can the states mineral wealth and vast
resources be better disseminated than
through the state of Washington'e fore
most daily. The price will be 10 cents
per copy and if names are sent direct to
the Seattle Post -Intsliigeneer copies will be
mailed postage free to any part OF the
world.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17
TALES 9ERSELY TOLD
Short StOrysttes Of Local Life Under
Sub-Headinss.
SECRET ORDERS ELECT OFFICERS
The Bryau club Preparing for the
Campaign OF I9OO-A seattle Pa.
pev's Large Edition - Postosfice
Regulations.

The following were the officers elected
the evening OF Dec. End, to preside over
the destiny OF North Yakima Lodge No.
SO, Knights Of Pythias for the ensuing
year:
CHANCELLOR Commander-F. G. Hall.
Vice Chancellor-A. Hamel.
Prelate-F. A. Curry.
Master OF the Work-W. I. Lince.
Keeper Of Records and Seal-Geo. N.
Tuesley.
Master of Finance-Jos. G. Liggett.
Master Of Exchequer-F. Horsley.
Master at Arms-Thos. Clemments
Trustees-Dr. Frank, J. ID. Cornett.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17
silver Campaign For 1890.

NORTH YAKIMA, WASH, Dec. 10, '96.
There will be a meeting Of the Bryan
Club for 1900" at the former headquarters
Of the Peoples Party on Yakima Avenue,
Saturday the 9th OF January next, at /
p. m, for the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year end transacting
other business of importance. All mem
bers are urged to be present, and all per-
sons interested in the cause OF bimetal.
lism, who will be voters in the national
election Of 1900 are hereby invited to at.
tend this meeting and sign the member
ship roll.
RICHARD STRoBACH, Secretary.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17

Go to schott's Shoe Store for your rub.
bers. 463t
Our entire stock Of cloaks and miIlin.
cry at cost. 4S THE WONDER.
Born, Tuesday, Dec. 18th, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Thurston Brown, a son.
Electric lights have been placed in st.
Michael's Episcopal church.
A Christmas present given with every
two dollar purchase at Kinsey & Co.'S.
The Brown divorce case was continued
until the January term OF the superior
court.
Alex Brandenburg leaves to-day for
Prosser to spend the Christmas season
with friends.
The late high water is said to have
damaged the headgates Of the city ditch
to the extent OF about $500.
At st. Michael's church Sunday even.
ing Mr.. Bartlett will preach q special ser.
mon to men. Everyone is invited.
The Salvation Army Is arranging for q
tempting dinner, at the barracks, for
those who are needy, on Christmas day.
Miss Jennie Sherwooi is again attend
ing to her duties as teacher 10 the pub
lie schools after severe attack OF typhoid
fever.
Mart Schichtl is preparing to make a
model of new hop press OF his own In.
vention which he thinks will eclipse all
OF those now in use.
Attorney Z. Z. Wager, Ralph Kauff
man and Edward Pruyn, Of Ellensburg
were in attendance upon the session o.
the superior court in this city on
Monday.
Chas. Riggle, OF the Hotel Yakima
sample rooms, is confined to his home
with threatened attack Of the grip
Louis Clemmons is officiating behind thu
bar during Mr.. Riggle's illness.
1 "a.
Drs. Hill and Heg performed a surgl
cal operation on the left ley of N. II
Lille Sunday, and Mr.. Lille is nov
rapidly improving. His troubles wer,
due to an old fracture sustained in al
accident through horse falling on him
The following are the officers electe,
for the newly organized athletic club
president, A. j. Willis; vice president
Zeke Thompson; second vice president
Peter Norby; secret ~, Edgar Gum
corresponding secretary @. M. Boyle
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17

II. ]. Rand 10 now the sole proprietor
of the Columbis meat market, having
purchased the interest Of Thos. Pearne.
P. s. Renter, merchant tailor, has re-
moved his place Of business and now has
his tailoring parlors over Otter & Mech.
tells store in the Eshelman block. Drop
in and see his "A pants and $l2 suits
made to order. 32-tf.
Sheriff A. L. Dilley left for Chehalis
yesterday, having in charge Robert Col
lendar, the yoruy man mentioned last
week who stole horse and saddle from
residents OF the Mckee. Collander was
committed to the reform school by Judge
Graves.
The suit for divorce brought by Mary
Fear against Samuel Far on the grounds
of non.support and cruelty was denied
by Judge Graves, on Tuesday. The evi.
dence showed that the couple had sus-
tanned marriage relations after Mrs. Fear
| had left her husband for her mothers
house.
Tbs firemen have decided to give .
Blue and Pink party on Christmas night
instead of masquerade, as 1t was found
impossible to secure any costumes from
abroad for that occasion. The ladies ale
expected to attend in pink and the
gentlemen are requested to trim them
selves in blue.
Buy Schott's silk sowed school shoes,
they never rip. 46-3t
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1896-12-17
About Possosfice Regulations.

The public is not as familiar with the
privileges about postal matters as might
be supposed. Many times people would
like to recall letter after it has been
mailed. This can be done, even II the
letter has reached the postoffice of it's des-
tnstion. At every postofiice there are
what are called Withdrawal blanks"
On application they will be furnished,
and when deposit is made to recover
the expense, the postmaster will tele-
graph to the postmaster at the latter's
destination, asking that it be promptly
returned. The applicant first signs an
agreement to protect the postmaster from
any and all claims made against him for