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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
JOSH BILLINGS PHILOSOPHY.

Very crate takers hav few real
friends.
It IL an historical fakt that the big
gest borcs we hav seem to kno 1t the
least.
Wimmin and horses are alike in ono
respekt-the more we kro about them.
the more we hav to fiLd out.
I don't see how man who hain't
got emmy pashuns kan be entitled to
emmy krcdit for hiz virtews.
The mass ov mankind never know
what il going on bak ov the footlights
and trop-kurtain, and it IL just az We'll
that they don't. w..
Whenever see man with marked
exccntricity, I am reddy to bet, and am
sure to win, that the excentrlcity IL
about all thare il ov him.
That liz sutch thing az male CO.
Quetry, but it IL dredphull sDconey
goods. In a woman a dash ov coQuetry
liz az delikate az the tint in tulip.
Would to God that the sorrows and
trials ov life would allwuss cum early,
and that the old mans evening would
al1wuss he peaceful; but, alas! it IL not
allwuss so.
The person who is allwuss takin
medisin for fear he will git silk IL more
ov an invalid than the one who il all
wuss taking medisin for the sake off
Citing we'll
Mankind are q set Of vain and self
Ionsaited asses. Show them the finest
paragraph ever written, and thare will
be Improvements enuff suggested bi
them to take all the buty ard power out
ov it.
Yung man, people will tell yu that
you kant suckceed without genius ~ef-
talent; but Josh seq TO yt. If w are
honest and earnest, VII are az sure TO
suckceed az the earth is to turn on its
axletree. ~
I hay known people who were boil
ing over with religion to cool or IN
minnit, when they saw subskripshun
paper for painting the church, or tof
buying the. minister's wife nu sett ov
white krOcllery ware.
I beleave it IL quite possible for
man to be very full OF phun, and very
wize at the SAME time. At all events,
this I do kno-sum oy the most grave
and awphull digniled people ever met
turned out to be the biggest kind oV
phoo!s.
hav known men who didn't drink,
nor chew, nor snake. nor kuss, nor
roosterfght, and who didn't seem to
hav n single thing about them that
want purpundilsular; and yet they
waz no more Use to the world at large
than the 10 commandments would be
if printed in the Patagonian tung.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Garden Spot of the South.

The passenger department Of the
Louisville & Nashville Il. II. has just
issued a hundred page book with the
above title. 1t is descriptive of Their
sources and capabilities of the soil of
the counties lying along this line in
the states of Kentucky, Tennessee,
Alabama, Southern Mississippi and
county map Of the above named states,
and is we'll worthy of Il perusal of any
ono interested in the south. A copy
will be sent to any address upon re-
ccipt of ten cents in silver or stamps,
by G. =. Atmore, Gen. Pass. Agt..
Louisville, Ky. Semi-monthly excur-
sons south. Write for particulars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
f7OO oLIrNLAO HINTS

Spots on clothing that have been
caused by the color being taken out
by acids may be obliterated often by
first applying ammonia and after 1t
chloroform. b..
In garnis]ing dishes great care
should be taken not to overdo the
matter. Too much decoration tends to
! injure rather than improve the appear
ance of dish. -...a .g.~..-.G
II the whites Of eggs do not beat to a
froth readily add pinch of salt and
place in the refrigerator until they are
I thoroughly cold; then they should beat
light very quickly.
A large onion peeled and cut across
the top. then placed in q pail Of water
in the center of the room, with the door
shut, will remove all smell IT fresh
paint in very short time.
Fat which is to be kept should be cut
up small and boiled in a saucepan in a
little water and never put into the oven
to melt. If 1t has to be done in the
oven, the door should be left open.
After each meal house should be
aired IL but for five minutes. One re-
ma ling lis the house does not notice
the close, heavy air, but guest coming
In will be unpleasantly Impressed as
he enters the door.
The tedious work Of drawing threads
ii linen for hemstitching is done with
greater ease il the fabric is soaped.
Make a dry lather and apply over the
space with a shaving brush, and when
the linen is dry the threads will pull
out much more readily.
II you have spare window in a
cool room try growing petunias. Take
up small garden plants before they are
frost-bitten, put them in good earth,
and trim them, removing all buds
Place them in cool room with plenty
of sunlight and kept we'll watered. Be-
fore many weeks one will be amply
repaid for her trouble.
An old housewife says that Goldfish
skins can be used as good substitute
for egg in settling coffee. To prepare
it for use scrape the outside Of the skin
and pick off the fish flesh from the
other side. Then rinse the skin IN
cold water, cut it into pieces one inch
and half square and dry them. One
piece of this size is sufficient to settle
coffee enough for six. persons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

having strength to spare he has not
purchased our love by striking acts OF
service. His unusual peculiarities l
have limited at. We have all done him
services. That is another reason why
we like him. for he never forgets a
kindness. nor shows himself migrate
full. rs A.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
flos AND THlsrLEs.

Cheerful giving always makes tho
giver rich.
The Christian should be q Christian
in both walk and talk.
Unless the heart first gives, what the
hand bestows is not a gift.
Gods grace Is rs much beyond our
needs as the air we breathe
Don't try to be an assistant book
keeper to the recording angel. 6.
The revival must begin in the end Of
the church that contains the pulpit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
South American Hornet Nests.

The nests OF South American hornets
are used by the natives as baskets,
being light, strong and so tight as to
be waterproof. They are cleared of the
partitions and cells in the interior. and,
with handles affixed, make useful do
nestle utensils. -a..r"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
California;.

If you will send your name aud adj
dress we will send representative tc
your home to explain all about the ad.
vantagcs of Phillips Rock Island per
sonally conducted Tourist Car Excur.
sions to California. Address A. Phil.
lips & Co., 81 Adams street, Chicago
John Sebastian, G. =. A., Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
"Born into lifel Man grows
Forth from his parents stem.
And blends their bloods rs these
OF theirs are blent in them"


Santa Fe KONte-CalifOrnEA Lfml5ed.
Leaves Chicago Gp. III. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, reaching Los Angeles
in - hours and San Diego in 7G}s
hours. Returns from California Mon
days and Thursdays.
Equipment of suburb vcstibuled
Pullman palace sleepers, buffet smok-
ing car and dining ear. Most luxur-
ious service via any line. $1,000 49,.
Another express train, carrying both
palace and tourist slcepers. leaves
Chicago 1O:s5p. m. daily, for Los An
ge1cs, San Diego and San Francisco.
Inquire Of G. Il. Nicholson. General
Passenger Agent, Great Northern
building, Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

For rates, time cards and descriptive
matter for Florida and all points in
the south and southeast, address tho
following agents Of the popular Big
Four Route: J. G. Tucker, Genera.
Northern Agent, or II. W. Sparks
Travelling Passenger Agent, ""34 Clarl
St, Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
1.-Two Man Wanted

TO assist local druggists in working up
trade ON the three great family RENE
dies:-Dr. Kay's Renovator, DR.. Kay's
Lnng Balm and K1ttncyKura. An
exceptional chance for the right man.
Address DR.. Il. J. Kay Med. Co.,
Omaha, Mob.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
SEVERAL WEATHER SIGNS.

Hoar frost Is . sign Of rain.
Cold autumn, a short winter.
Trees grow dark before storm.
II rats and mice be restless, rain.
After a warm autumn a long winter.
Expect fkas weather from one nights
Ice. III.
A clear autumn brings a windy win
ter. .iE
A fog in February indicates frost in
May,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
She Nearly Tainted,

\ lady teacher in one of tho public
schools. in trying to explain the meaning of
the word Slowly" Illustrated it by walking
across the floor. When slie asked tho class
to tell how she walked she nearly tainted
when boy ut the foot of the clnss shouted:
HEoW-leguri, ma'am''
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Skcptical.

"Do you believe in second sight9" inquir-
ell Teepee Tom:
Not fur this part O the country" re-
replied Derringer Dan. oyer wanter shoot
the fust time yo squints over the barrel, er
yer li'ble hotter git q chance ter squeeze dc
trigger at all"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Well Said.

Miss Justout-What do you consider the
marriageable age!
Outal neutrality-suspicious. between the
seminary and tho cemetery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Tho Armies Of Europe.

II the armies of Europe shou3a
march at an eight-mile gait, fivo
abreast, fifteen inches apart, it would
require nine and one-half days for
them to pass It given point. n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Tho n0cfor.a Snnn wc.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS doctorl There's .
sponge missing. think you have sewed il
up in the patient.
Surgeon "a few minutes laterl-Thanks
for calling my attention to the matter:
That sponge cost s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Gifts FUR Ladies ana Gentlemen.

OIJS tut I-uUISS 1IIU NICNCBC0ISUs
Write at once for the great Catalogue. 5000
engravings. of the incest Watches. Diamonds,
JeWeiry, Siiverwsve, Cutlery. 7usc Boxes,
Silk Umbrellas AID Lamps. II also tells ;he
low price. asked by tile MER1OD & JACCARO
Jewclry Co.. Broadway, cor. Locust, St. Louis,
who will also send you a beautiful pair of
Solid Silver Slccve-link Buttons, II you will
enclose 50 cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
NEGRO MELODIES.

% undertaker's bill IS Or mitey gra7s
affair. IN. I'll I. s
Dc fec Of moral deprayity is--iasn
jamboree, jimjams.
Re mos dangerus draft ter many or
man is er site draft. #
Er woman frowing rocks at er hen 10
eeff poultry exhibition. - -
When silence reins it amt necessary
to carry an umbrella.
Err dress does not make de woman.
but hit often breaks CT man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
No Alliancc Possible.

''But you love him'"-
Eyes"
'And yet your father won't consent"
t'He hasn't been asked, but I know it is
hopeless for Henry to ask him Father was
a Yale man and Henry's father was Har
ward
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

An English advertisement reads: Mr..
Brown, furrier, begs to announce that he
will make up gowns, cnpes ETC., for ladies
out Of their own skins
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Couldn't Exchange Them, Either.

Cnnt.!n't EINrNInEc 1HcW, EILHcf.
81 you know that Sniglcy is the father
of twlus.H
"Ycs, heard it last night ut the club.
Did YOU hear what he sail about it!'
mo. WLat!"
''He sold that they we're the first dupli-
cato wedding presents that Mrs. Snigley
and he had received"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

st. Paul BARRIERS arc working for law tc
provide for the licensing Of BARRIERS aftcl
an examination.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Homcscekcrs' Excursion,

1t is u good government when those who
are near arc made happy and those wht
are far arc Observation-Disclosures.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

Eegelnnn's Can,p1ioI :cc with Glycerine
The Or;gIa, and only genuine. Cures Chapprd Hand
and Face, Cold Sores &c. e. GGlark Co. y. Haven, VI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

There ure thousands Of promises i'll the
bible but not one of them was put there to
mako loafer happy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

This years oyster crop will he smaller
than that of last year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
yyhat He wanted to Know

What He WRntcu 10 hhOW
.Father.n said the littlc boy, looking up
from his picture book, IF ! ask you ques-
ton will You answer it9"
s.Certainly," was tho affablo reply.
''And not get angrys'
s'Of course.'' s5
s.Nor say it is time was in bed'"
II won't do any Of those things"
s.Well, what want to know il, where
does q snake begin when it ways its tail2'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Pretty We'll OF.

'Iocer hns struck it rich"
'Has he?"
Eyes, he's got a corner on the sidewalk"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04
Arc You GoIn,r tn IrlOridn .

| The women arc always wondering what
! will please the men mt meal time. We
| know. Anything that is not on the table
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

DR.. Kay's Lung Balm is the safest,
surest aud pleasantest cure for all
nnnrlS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

Mrs. Ninslosv's soothing Syrup
Forchlll1cn teeiIs sof.ens ,heyluns reduces infam
nation, uGys PAIN cures wind collie Is cents bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

"YOull find n crown for every cross,
You'll find q gain for every loss"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

Mrs. Russell Sage is q devout church wo'
man and one who carries her religion into
the practical, y-day affairs Of life.
Horses sold at auction in Chillicothe, No.,
n few days ago at So apiece
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

The largest son spot on record was seen
in 1853. It was 143, 600 miles across.
Turkish history states that forty-two sui
tans were the sons Of slaves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-04

Patriotism that leaves out God has lost
It's noblest expressiou.-CapeA. re-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-03-24

The blues need fighting always.
They creep upon You when yuu
furnish 81 h,cEorornd of bodiIv f,.
-: 60. .t.. , -
-
'"'"-eu S"'- derives or your I'll
geSuon; when Won have had a
poor nights sleep. ar a dav az
rain and S-svi.ra i,d,,,-S r.,
III IT.. ... 80
-
VI ''' >'s''u' '''''i''''''u- VII
throw any woman ont OF harmony
With life.
There NAV NJ The added burden
- .-,..., ..,,, o,a,,,.,,.,- -. .,..-,,.,I
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-03-24
COURT NEWS.
Breach of Promise Case - The
Cartwrights Recouciled.

Il The breach OF promise case brought
Tby Kahananui (Wl against V. V. Ash
ford was up for trial yesterday. but
lowing 10 the illness of Judge Carter il
Twas postponed until Tuesday next.
Argument in the famous Henrietta
opium case was had on Thursday. but
no decision rendered. Yesterday the
judges Of the Supreme Court visited
Eva 10 inspect the dam, over which the
suit in the Tong Tai Wal case was
brought
Henry WGterhOuse and William Wa
terhouse, surviving executors Of the es-
tate o. John Thomas WaterhOuse. have
filed their last accounts with a petition
for allowance and discharge.
n. E. Mcintyre and Mrs. Jane Walker
as executors and trustees OF the estate
OF John :. Walker. deceased. and the
Wilder Steamship Company as code
PENDANTS in the suit OF Bishop & Co.
Gibson Estate have filed answer in
their own behalf They present claims
aggregating s33.9S4S2. and pray that
the foreclosure of the prior mortgage
Of Bishop & Co. over and above the
amounts Cue on such mortgages. shall
be applied TO the satisfaction OF their
several claims as aforesaid.
Alexander J. Cartwright and Susie
F. Cartwright. by their attorney, c. W.
Ashford, have entered bill in equity,
signed at San Francisco in the presence
of Consul General Charles T. Wilder,
against Bruce Cartwright, Ruth Cart
Ruth and Mary Muriel, their daughters.
change q deed OF trust. The complain
ants on March 81, 1894, executed deed
of separation and trust, whereby the
residence OF Alexander ]. Cartwright
and $4,000 were placed in the hauds of
Bruce Cartwright for the support of
Susie F, the wife Of Alexander j., and
Ruth and aMry Muriel, their daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Cartwright, having
happily become reconciled, are now
mutually DESTROYS Of resuming marital
relations and residence. Therefore they
ask in their complaint that the deed
Of trust be amended, but still retaining
the trust in the hands OF Bruce Cart
wright, with his consent, and that
guardian ad litem be appointed for the
children. Judge Carter has appointed
Paul Neumann as such guardian.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-03-24

Are YOU ever half in love with
-aseful death? II Jon have ever
been suddenly confronted with a
prospect Of certain death, you
know once for all that YOU mean
10 live. But when anything
wounds your feelings. i. g. your
self-lOve. more deeply than you
can endure; when the woes of ex-
isuence more than balance its JOYS:
then perhaps YOU are ready. with
The melancholy Dane. 10 shuttle of
this mortal coil
When You reach this point
you are playing with explosives.
IT i time for right about face.
Depression needs little help TO be-
come a disease. 1t NAV end with
insanity. or that most mOnstrOus
Of all forms Of SelfiShneSS-Sui-
ide.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-03-24

We are now quite ready To con-
SLIDER the preventiyeS Of SO serious
e habit. [ cannot cure melan-
-holia-that | leave TO medicine.
philosophy or religion. | cnn
prevent chronic indulgence in the
blues. and 80 avoid the awful re-
suits Of such indulgence.
First Of all, you must have the
viii 10 control yourself. You can
10 II. if YOU so determine. Be
busy about some absorbing work.
ITi not roo busy. Walk as far as
your strength will permit. Be
careful about eating, bathing and
sleep. At least one woman know
has wise husband. If he finds
her looking at the world through
blue spectacles he promptly gives
her a glass of milk and cracker.
lid j. again white with
bright sunlight, if not glowing
with the delusive color of rose.
If you are fighting the blues it
Is sometimes beneficial 70 read of
greater suffering than you have
known. but on the whole i advise
YOU TO avoid morbid books that
make such inrOads upon your emo
tiOnal force. Do not sit long
hours alone with your conscience
at least not yet. Some one has
finely said. BE happy and you will
b. good"
| find that change is an excel
lent tonic-change of thought.
or change Of occupation. Even a
change 10 a more becoming gown
l. not 10 be despised. Speaking of
the blues. there is a good story
told Of Whittier. IT seems that
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps once
came TO talk with him. and her
mood was deepest indigo. When
the kindly poet could endure her
Pesslmism no longer he quietly
but effectually silenced her with
this admOnitiOn: elizabeth. LET
thee and me talk about the
SIBYE.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-03-24

A CANVASS among 'he druggists of
this pisce reveals the fact that Cham
oerialu's are the most popular propri
etsry medicines sold. ChamherIaIu's
Cough Remedy, espe. isIIy, is regard
- a. ia the lead OF all throat trouble
Remedies and a. such, il freely pre-
scribe'i by phy-ieiau-. A. Group
medicine, il j. also unexceil.d and
most families with young children
Keep bottle always hsndy for liz
staut Use The EDITOR ~ the Graphic
has repeatedly known Chamb-rIain's
Cough Remedy to DO the work after
all other medicines hat faiI-d.-The
Kimbali .. d. Graphic. For sale at
. and ~ cents per bottle BY aIl drug
gists and dealers. BENSON, SMITH
d Co., Agents for HI.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-03-24

y fOur-masted schooner, the
largest ever built in a United
States shipyard, has been success
fully launched at Bath, Ne. The
dimensions of the new craft. Viii
liam B. Palmer, are: Length. 257
feet; breadth, ~ feet; depth. 20
feet; gross tonnage, 1895. The
fiyemasted schooner George
Ames. 1IIS tons, the largest hith-
erto. Is 245 feet in length, ~ feet
in breadth. and y feet in depth.
The Palmer is of the keel type.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-03-24
HIS Personal GUARANTEE.
Mr.. Wilson Explains His Position
Toward the EX-Queen.

Mr. EDITOR-On page 642 of the
December number OF Julien d. Haynes
magazine appears the following: If
any REPUTATION OF this were necessary
other than knowledge of the fact that
the story referring 10 certain william
Gus ISLANDERS in the Hawaiian Star
some three years ago. was published
in the interests of missionary rule in
Hawaii. and in the year of grace 1895.
the same gentlemen who invented and
circulated the lie employed Wilson as
their agent TO take charge of and safely
keep the Queen"
First OF all. l absolutely repudiate
and deny the infamous allegations and
insinuations contained in the Star ex-
tract. and brand them as foul and will
full lies.
Secondly, l totally deny that | am or
have been employed TO take care of and
safely keep the Queen To secure the
ex-Queen's release from her confine-
ment in the Palace. offered my Per
sOnal guarantee TO the Government that
should she be permitted to freely reside
in her home. amongst her own attend
ants, there would be no political fe-
signs carried on there. The ex-Qucen
was released shortly after and was per-
nitted 10 reside at Washington Place,
and l resided in the adjoining premises
with my wife, so that might, if peces-
sary, be able personally to tTuthfully
assure the Government that the pledge
had been carried out TO the letter. in
case any suspicion should arise that it
was being broken. They neither en-
ployed me nor offered to employ me,
and in so far Mr.. Haynes statement to
that effect is false, and in its present
form liable TO create an impression of
my conduct in the matter injurious to
me. c. BURNETTE WILSON.
Honolulu, March 20, 1896.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-03-24
Acknowledgement Fhe Insurance Co

The undersigned having been appointed
Igsrts of the above company are prepared
81 insure risks against fire on Stone and
Brick Buildings and on Merchan'
disc stored therein on the most favorahs
terms. For particulars apply at the efl,a
IF 2. A. SCHAEFER & CO., Agents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-22
FOREIGN.

Mollah ReZa, who assassinated the
shah of Persia in May last, was hanged
at Teheran.
Sir John Millais, president of the
Royal academy, died in London, aged
67 years. He was famous as painter.
DIR. Nansen, the arctic explorer, has
arrived at Vardo, Norway. He did not
discover the north pole as announced.
Tung Fuhsiang, in obedience to the
imperial command, has begun a mas
sacre of all Mohammedans that he
comes across in China. At Hsiningfu
he slew 5000 business men and sold
their wives and female children.
Floods were doing terrible damage in
China. Entire towns and villages were
submerged, many deaths had taken
place and hundreds of homeless men,
women and children were starving to
death.
The British parliament after lis ening
to a speech from the queen adjourned
sine die.
The United States minister at Con-
stantinople, Alexander w. Terrell, has
demanded the immediate release of
six Armenians, naturalized Americans,
who are imprisoned at Aleppo.
Spain charges the United States with
violations of the neutrality law and
claims damages.
The total number of deaths from
cholera in Egypt since the outbreak
of the scourge is 14,755.
Official returns from British Column
ba to the dominion government show
that in 1894 the aggregate value of
precious metals mined in the province
was $1,0oO,OOO. Last year the value was
Sc, ,O3S,375.