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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11
dent-Elect

Canton, o., Dec, THE burden of
the talk in Canton and at the home of
the president.elect today was about
Presidents Cleveland's message to con-
gress. The visitors discussed it, and
some of the congressman who were
here today mildly criticised certain parts
of it.
MOTOR Mckinley read it from copy
furnished him by one of the telegraph
companies an hour or two before con-
gress assembled. The opening SEN
tence, with its strong implied approval
of the results of the recent election,
seemed full of pleasant interest for the
president elect, though he made no
verbal comment upon any part of the
document. He read aloud parts of it to
group of friends, and they comm entedi
occasionally on some of the writer's
observations. Major Mckinley turned
to.the portion of the message devoted to
a consideration of Cuban affairs with
the keenest interest and read 1t aloud in
clear, incisive, earnest tones. A con-
gresham who was near by said:
presidents Cleveland's exposition of
the Cuban problem and his statement of
the existing conditions is just, graphic
and conservative, and it is much less
sympathetic with the insurgents than.
the people hoped for. ! do not think his
idea about home rule for Cuba will
come to anything practical, for the
Cubans will not trust the Spanish gov
eminent and would put no faith in their
airest promises. 1t looks to me as
hough we would have to recognize the
Insurgents as beligerents with 90 days.
Joseph B. Keeling of Indianapolis
allied on Major Mckinley tonight and
discussed the political stu alton in Indi-
ma to some extent. Mr.. Keeling says
he impression seems to. prevail that c.
\. Fairbanks will be elected to the
United States senate this winter.
A new cabinet possibility has swung
Ito view this evening. The name for
he first time on the tongue of the CO.
'rie OF official cabinet makers about
anton and Cleveland is that of Colonel
eDry A. Dupont, of Delaware Said a
lend OF his tonight: Colonel Dupont
ould make an excellent secretary of
ar, and under certain contingencies
ay be seriously considered for the
'sition. He is a graduate of West
pint, served with distinction through
e war and is a capable and highly sue
ssful man of affairs. He is in every
~ qualified for this official position
d his appointment would offend
ither of the Republican factions in
elaware"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11
CAPITAL NEWS
Deal on to Secure a Min
eral Land Lease.

Master Minds and Money Behind It
Secretary Francis in Favor of Such
Move-A Railways Probable Re
duction of Salarie Amended Pass
Agreement - Country Press and
Legislation Argus a Hot Thing
Oregon Short Line-Hon. Moses
Thatcher-Note and Personal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

Have you provided dust bath for
the hens this winter' 1t will help YOU
greatly in keeping your flock free from
vermiu.
And amid glorious burst of music
from the orchestra, the curtain.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11
a COMPANION nook.

Gunmey; II wish that Washington
Irving, author of The Knickerbocker
History of New York. were living now. {"
Chambers; "Why3" Gummey; oHe
might now write The Boomer Histor,
of New York"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11
M'kIHLEY READS ME5s-
Had it in Hand Some Hours
Before Congress Assembled.

Refrains from Criticism-shOws Deem.
Opening Sentence Concerning Re
as Balm TO the Soul of the Presi-
dent-Elect.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

naught can avert 1t save an increase, or
a semblance in the very near future. If
the reduction plan must needs be car
ried out. it will effect every man in the
service. And women too, of course.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

The election of United States sena-
tor for Utah Is fast assuming proper
lions beyond state interest-the nation
is looking on-how will we, as people,
acquit ourselves? Viewed impartially
and from an unbiased standpoint, the
question calls for expression of every
UtahnIans purest and best thoughts.
and to stand idly by is the part of an
uninterested or craven citizen. In our
next we shall pass upon the matter in a
manner that is all our own, and we
promise that great ragged chips will fly
Promiscuously about from every single
stroke of clean cutting AK having be-
hind 1t for power, sincerity and honesty
of purpose.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

The dailv press OF December 9Th was
hurdened with extracts from Secretary
Franci.' message. In all relating to
Utah reservation matters II was signifi-
cant. Rehind II Is tale that will make
all Utah howl The Utah people would
have "howied" last week had they
known the true status, but they didn't.
They NAV now know it. My Wsshing-
ton "grap@vine" was never in the past
delusive, nor is it now. Listenl
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

force them, but simply because tn,
WIS themselves, as interpreted by IN,
courts, do not reach the difficulty. Il
the insufficiency of existing laws can be
remedied by further legi-laii N, II
should be done. II should be recog
nized, however that all financial legisla
ton on this subject may fall short of its
purpose because of inherent oh -iacles
and also because of the complex charac
ter of our governmental system. which
while making the federal authority su-
preme within its sphere, his carefully
limited that sphere by bounds which
cannot be transgres>ed
The decision of oui highest court on
the precise question renders ! quite
doubtful whether the evils Of trusts and
monopolies ran be adequately trerf~d
directly and purpose'c % 'n' lude In
their objects transport ~ or intercourse
between states or between The United
States and foreign countries.
Is the limit of the remedy that ma, be
applied. Even though IL NAV be found
that the federal authority is not broad
enough to reach the case, there can he
no doubt of the power Of The sew raj
states to act effectively in the premises,
and there should be no reason 10 doubt
their willingness to judiciously exercise
such power
AN APPEAL FOR ECONOMY.
In concluding this communication,
It's last words shall be an appeal to
he congress for the most rigid econ
omy In the expenditure of the money
I holds in trust for the people. The
way to perplexing extravaganza is
'asy, but a return to frugality is diff {
ult. When however, it is considered
hat those who can bear the burdens I
# taxation have no guaranty of honest +
are save in the fidelity of their v
ublic servants, the duty of all posi- n
lie retrenchment is plainly manifest. :.
When our differences are forgotten a
nd our contests of political opinion u
re no longer remembered, nothing in
he retrospect of our public service v i'll
c as fortunate and comforting as the I,
collection of official duty well perform o.
.andthe memory ola constant devotion II
the interests of our conhding fellow o.
r
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, Dec. 7, 1896.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11
Profit for los DAYS. sIa

- SayS.......... 9I2I.3 80
Aren't you interested If you are not
you must be dead to your own interest
or else you are broke. Call or write for
Information and printed matter. No. a16
Atlas block, ssSalt Lake City. CLARK
Young, agent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

The pass agreement of the central and
western lines for 81 has not been modi-
fed to any great extent. The mini
mum number of miles on exchange
has been raised from IS to 50 miles,
and advertising restricted to regular
papers and periodicals, thus doing ava
with ads run on the guerrilla" plan, as
should very properly be the case
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

We sincerely trust that the advance
agent of prosperity" so glibly promised
us by the victors, will strike our young
state before the first of the year, else
hundreds of men familiar with the
business done on iron rails will be given
reduction in pay for New Years
gift. Such is the iron-clad order of
things owing to the earnings, and
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

Taken all in all, the Westerns operat-
ing and traffic department succeeded in
rubbing up mess that will sooner or
later rebound to the interest of the
Union Pacific, and lose-or abridge In
great measure the business the Westerns
eastern connections have worked up In
Nevada, unless present. tactics are
hanged. The Westerns motto should
be in all instances-"a fair field and no
favor" and the next time Traffic Mana.
ger Babcock goes east. he would do well
to give to some people such instructions
to paste in their hat. If the whole |
story was unfolded, 1t would be classed |
rs "hot stuff"
RAY RAYMOND.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

The great d. p. has been filled with
columns of "Short Line" stuff since the
order of foreclosure and sale, and it con.
tanned nothing new from the facts pub
lished in all the Inter-mountain papers
sixty days ago, through special cores
pondence from this city. Even after
such publications, the associated press
fell down through sending out rank
story that events have disproved.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11
THE E. S. DEAN COMPANY.
Incorporated Capital $1,000. O0O
Fully Paid.

Dividends paid on $Ioo reinvested
August IS, 1896, to Salt Lake CITY
customers on their pyramiding plan:
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

On the reservation are rich deposits
of gilsonite, elatoerite. sephaltum and
other things, that would go far towards
making a fortune for each and every
member of successful "clique" in the
premises, and If signs or words count
for aught, they have palled off the bus
mess.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

Mr.. Hilton was going on the K. c.
market, and one week ago last Saturday
signed the routing order In Ogden, CIV
ing it 10 the Midland and Santa Fee /.
Inen the wiley Hawkes., of tho D. & R.
G., went 10 Nevada and succeeded in
getting Hilton to change it to D. & R.
u. Then Cole, of the Midland, sped to
Nevada and got from Hilton a specific
and iron clad order superceding all pre-
vious, and giving 1t back to the Midland,
as well as changing the date of ship
ment and number of cars to load out.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

The country press of Utah should not
be slow in matters of impending legisla-
ton. The great majority ofou country
editors are bright and energetic fellows
whose ideas remain at par the season
round, and they should come boldly
out of their shell and not leave it all to
those who push fabers In the capitol.
On all Legislative matters their editorial
quill should be driven in the interests of
an honest constituency, aided by their
own clear mental acumen, and the dis
gruntled advertiser should be very
squelched when too numerous
with his advice and an eye single for
selfish motives. A patron of this stamp
should be thrown out together with his
lad" If we view it In the right light.
~ ~ 49," I
During the past ten days there has
been a general mix up among three of |
he lines, and all on account of twenty |
ar shipment by John Hilton, of Wells.
Sev. The fun has been fast and furious.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

Even that wasn't lead pipe cinch,
for the D. & R. 6. took Will White out
to buy the stnff, which he did, and paid
remarkably stiff price. 1t went with
the deal to ship D. G. R. G. and Rock
Island, which means Omaha instead of
kunsas City, and that is cause for the
Santa Fe to "howl."
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-11

Passenger business on many of our
western lines is all shot to pieces, and a
pick up in such earnings cannot as yet
be discovered even by the aid of a mi
croscope.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14


''But if this opportunity does not
come, others may, and nothing is to
be gained for the State by having her
position understood in advance. in
having her delegates labeled, so to
speak, for this or that candidate.
When a man has fired his gun there
is not the same interest in his marks
manship as before.
Let West Virginians refrain from
committing themselves. All the cam
didates are good men; they are all Re-
publicans, our friends, and it is to be
regretted that they cannot all be Pres
ident this year.
when the time comes to make a
choice, let US have men at the conven-
ton who will sweep the whole field
over earnestly and carefully, and then
vote for the man who will do most for
the welfare of West Virginia and the
South Heretofore the Southern vote
III Republican National Conventions
has been hollow inockery. This
time it will carry electoral votes be-
hind it, if no mistake is made.
Therefore, | think it should be
combined to do the greatest good to-
ward extending and strengthening
Republicanism in the South The
man is immaterial; the principle, the
ethics of the patriotic southland duty
is erything- | would urge our peo-
pie not to commit themselves to any
BODY. but to wait; wait and see what
the advantage THE last hour brings
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14
A Burglar Conferred a Favor by
Opening a Safe.

The proprietor of a large store in
Massachusetts went to his place OF
business at an unusually early hour
one morning; in fact, the sun had not
yet risen when he turned the key in
the door On entering, he was sur
prised to find man trying to open
the door of his safe.
He stood and watched him for some
time, apparently deeply interested in
the proceedings. when finally the
burglar swung open the door of the
safe with a delighted chuckle, but
happening to turn he saw that he was
discovered and became very much
alarmed. He jumped up aud was
about to make his escape through a
back window, when the merchant call
ed to him.
Don't be in hurry, my friend;
come back and sit down awhile and
smoke a cigar, while l straighteu
things up bit, and then come home
to breakfast with me. You have done
ME great favor
why, how's that?" asked the
burglar, in great surprise.
well, you see, had the combina-
ton of the safe on bit of paper. ano
last night I accidentally locked it in
the safe and forgot how to work it;
I spent most of the night trying to
get the thing open, and came in early
this morning to have another try at
it ."-Fx.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14
The Lord Mayors Costumes.

London's lord mayor has to put on
three suits Of clothes on taking Office.
He wears a wide sleeved. velvet faced,
fur trimmed robe Of purple silk rep on
presenting himself to the lord chancel-
lor at Westminster; this ne uses after
ward as police magistrate. For bis
show he wears robe of superfne scar
let broadcloth, faced with sable fur and
lined with pearl satin; this he must
wear when greeting the judges at the
Old Bailey and on All Saints days.
The dress for evening and formal recep-
tions is black damask satin robe, en-
broidered with silver gilt. Under these
be wears velvet coat and knee breech-
es. The robes are perquisites of the office
and cost 81 900. The chain of the Office
has on it diamonds worth $500, 600, and
each lord mayor must give bonds for its
safe return on receiving it. When the
queen passes through the city, fonrtb
robe is necessary; but, as that seldom
happens, it is bought only when the oc-
casion arises
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14
a capflgn lsalloo =.

The principal danger In captive work
Ia the always present possibility Of the
wire rope parting, not beeauae a. the
Obvious result that the balloon, beng
set free, wonld at ones nake on at speed,
but for reasons of a very simple technical
nature, albeit none the more pleasant By
reason Of their simplicity. It must DO
understood that when a captive balloon
has been sent up the required height, the
neck Of the balloon has to BE- tied up 50
as to prevent The wind frc1n exerfing
pressure gu tho envelope and forcing
cut the Ras, which would result in the
balloon very shortly losing its lifting
power and descending In free rms tho
neck must always b. wide open Tor
otherwise any sudden expansion Of gas
might burst The balloon. Hence If s
captive breaks away II Ii bound 70 make
an unduly rapid ascent. since II ID sud
denly released from the restraint as we'll
as the weight Of the wire rope.
OF course IN such an emergency tbs
gas would at once commence 10 exI,aDd
furicnsly. and unless tho neck Of the
balloon were instantly opened and kept
open the envelope would inevitably
burst. In the checking accident at tho
Crystal palace IN 1892. when poor Dale
and bis comrades lost their lives, the
balloon was started with too much lift
and commenced to rise with undue ra-
pidity. Dale, the aerouaut. realizing the
danger, opened the neck and ii his anx-
fety to sec that il was clear locked into
it. and It il supposed that his head
checked the outrnsh u heated gas. with
the result that the envelope instantly
burst, with terrible results. --Macmil-
lan's Magazine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14
A moment later he felt for his watch.

A moment later he felt for his watch.
it was gone. Then he felt for his cun !:
it was safe, and its size and weight gave
him courage. He turned and started on
the run in the direction the man had
taken, and before he had gone block
overlook him. He grabbed him by the
collar with his left hand, and, sticking
the pistol in his face, commanded him
to give up the watch.
''All right, all right; don't shoot. y
said the trembling man, as he handed
ont a watch. and. breaking away. ran
down the street as fast as his legs would
carry him.
ssI'll teach you footpads a thing or
two" shouted the Buena Park man. but
there was no response. and putting the
watch in his pocket he started toward
home. At each step he grew more and
more indignant at the state Of society
that permitted such criminals as pick
pockets and footpads, and when be-
reached home he was very angry.
What makes you look so ferocious?''
were his wife's first words
.'Been held up; fellow took my
watch, but got it back again. " he said.
"What are you talking about? You
left your watch at home this morning, .
said she as she took from his pocket the
watch that belonged to the other man.
Tho Bnena Park man is still adver-
Using for the owner of that watch. -
Chicago Times Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14
Reduced Rates to Washington,
Via. Ii & o. IL. X.

Washington is beyond doubt the
most attractive city in this country
and is declared by many to be the
most beautiful city in the world. The
beginning of new congress and re-
cent political events will add add
tional interest and make visit al
this time particularly enjoyable.
The excursions iuaugurated by TIL
B. g. O. Railroad make it possible
for every one. however limited the
pocket book, to spend short time at
the National Capital. The third ex
cursion of the series, via this populal
line, is announced for Thursday
March I9. Pleasant side trips have
also been arranged to points of inter
est in and about the Capital.
We give below a list of stations
showing the time of trains and rates
of fare.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14
TAKE CARE OF The CHEST.
And the Rest Of the Body VIII Take Care
of ITSELF

OF Itself.
s'Take care Of your chest, y says q
physical culture teacher, "and the rest
of your body will take care of itself.
The chest is the chief thing to be remem.
bered. Keep it we'll raised and your head,
spine and shoulders will involuntarily
assume their proper positions without
any effort on your part. The cry from
parents and teachers used to be, Throw
your shoulders backl' But this mistaken
notion is now completely exploded. The
shoulders have nothing to do with cor
rect posture. 1t is all the chest, and its
elevation or depression will regulate the
rest of the body. The chest is the seat
Of all things spiritual, elevated and en-
nobling. Bring it into prominence and
you bring into prominence the best
qualities of yonr nature.
''It has been said that whatever psy-
Geological attribute is most marked in
human being is eorrespondingly most
marked in his physical being. If he's a
glutton, his stomach is most in evil
dence; if scholar or brain worker, his
head is sure to be thrust we'll forward
but if he preserves a proper intellectual
balance he walks with his chest in adj
vance of the rest Of his body.
1T is curious, too, how one may
really influence his own mental condi-
ton in this way. just try and see how
impossible it is to say. oh, how happy
/ ami with sunken chest and spent
breath. One involuntarily lifts his chest
and takes good long breath when he
says anything optimistic and brave, for
if be doesn't he might just as well say
Have mercy on us miserable sinners.
The effect is the same. There is no surer
cure for the blues or like maladies
than merely lifting the chest and taking
a good. long breath. 1t scares away all
the bugaboos of pessimism. New York
Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14

faint mutterings like thunder. This
comes from the hintlike rocks prevent
ing the unbroken flow IF electricity
through the soil and from the air be-
coming charged and emptying itself in
to the water
Electricity. as IS being gradually
shown. is fire--the fire Of friction, If
you viii, the first known by the inhabit-
ants Of our globe. Look Al an ARC lamp
and see its combined sparks az they
emit from the carbons 50 swiftly that
they are taken FOE a regular fame Of eye
bedazzlinR light. Ii The ages to come
the charge a electricity will keep ON
accommodating until some e1mmotion
Of the earth viii cause II 70 ignite,
when, in the twinkling Of an eye. our
world. with all it contains. will be en-
wrapped and consumed BY eonaagra-
ton that viii startle If net frigbten the
inhabitants Of other planets az they lock
down upon the flaming mass and geo
burn up one Of the greatest works of the
Almiehtys ereatio8. - Philadelphia
frftne.s
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-14
CREDITED MISS ROCKEFELLER.
She Couldn't Quite Understand why the
Shopman Was So Gracious.

She Couldn't Quite Understand why the
Shopman Was So Gracious.
A pretty story is told of Mrs. Harold
Mccormick while she was Miss Edith
Rockefeller, showing the simple manner
in which she regarded her father great
wealth.
The incident occurred when she was
a pupil at one of the fashionable New
York schools. She, with party of girls
from her class, presented herself at a GER
tain furniture Dealers to choose a gift
for favorite teacher. The price of the
pretty writing desk, however, was more
than the sum in their possession. The
girls suggested that if the desk was
sent they would forward the balance as
soon as possible.
The proprietor very politely, but also
very decidedly. informed the girls that
he could not do as they asked. But, !"
he said, 'if yon can think of any New
York business man with whom any Of
your fathers are acquainted and who
will vouch for you the matter may pos
sibly be arranged. /"
"Why," said the daughter Of the
great petroleum magnate, II think my
papa has an Office down ON Broadway.
Possibly we can get the money there.
who is your father" queried the
dealer.
Els name is Rockefeller, replied
the girl simply; John D. Rockefeller.
He is III the oil business.
The merchant gasped and looked at
the girl is amazement. John D. Rookie
Teller your father? Is John d. Rookie
Teller good for s25?' he repeated in ex-
citement.
Then be recovered his presence Of
mind sufficiently to order the desk pack
ed up and sent Immediately, while Miss
Edith, very ruch astonished at his nm
wonted excitement, thanked him with
pretty and simple grace. Philadelphia
Press.