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Evening star., 1897-03-22
MIR. HEATH SAVING OUT OFFICES.

The Consideration of Presidential
Post Offices Turned Over to Him.
Today Mr. Perry Heath did his first full
days work in his new position as first as
sistant postmaster general By new ar
rangement of duties the consideration and
preparation Of applications for presidential
post offices has been turned over to the
first assistant, heretofore this work having
been done In the Office of the fourth assist
ant postmaster general. Mr.. Heath had a
large number of callers today, who were
Interested in presidential cases. Without
intermission or let up he took up one case
after another until o'clock this afternoon,
when he decided that hes had done a good
days work and would discontinue saving
wood until tomorrow morning.
The rest of the day he spent in signing
up the routine correspondence and official
orders of his Office This variation from
the work OF the morning was as much Of
relief from saving wood rs splitting the
same would BE- Yet Mr. Heath said to a
friend at the close of the Official day that
as far as he had gone he liked what he was
doirg.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Immigration nln reported.

Ser ator Lodge today reported from the
cen, mittee on immigration the bill recently
introduced by him to amend the immigra-
tion laws. 1t is substantially the same as
Congress, not including the House amend
ments. An exception is made in the case
OF immigrants who arrive from Cuba dur
Ing the continuance Of the present disor-
derS there,
Evening star., 1897-03-22
New chief clerk Exnect.a.

It is understood that Secretary Wilson
intends appointing Col. Andrew Geddes as
chief clerk Of the Agriculture Department
Col. Geddes has the support Of the Union
Veteran Legion Of the United States, and
is great favorite in G. A. r. circles. He
has fine executive ability and is thorough
ly posted in official routine Entering the
service In April. 1851, he was a captain al
sixteen. and colonel commanding his regi.
ment the fighting 8th Iowa, at nineteen
and was the youngest OF six brothers In
Iowa regiments.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Personal Mention,

Col. NJ. A. Cochran. 9Th Infantry Is at
the Ebbitt.
Col. J. NJ Bell Of the subsistence depart
ment has reported at the War Department
for duty in the office Of the commissary
general. He is at 1892 Fl street.
Capt. G. S. Bingham. quartermaster's de-
partment; Lieut. A. G. c. Quay, Sd Cavalry.
and Lieut.. ]. w. Watson, 10th Cavalry. are
registered at the War Department today
Assistant Postmaster General Heath and
Mrs. Heath intend going to housekeeping an
soon as they can find house to suit them
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Gen. Wilson's Return.

Gen. John M. Wilson, chief of engineers
Of the army, has returned to the city from
visit of inspection to the public works at
Fort Monroe, Charleston and Savannah.
He is enthusiastic about the harbor i'm
provements at Charleston and Savannah,
" hich are now open even at low tide to
vessels drawing eighteen feet. The fortifi-
caticn works at Fort Monroe and Charles
ton are well under way, and ARRANGEMENTS
are making to begin the work at Savan-
Evening star., 1897-03-22
lTALN'S GENERAL ELECTIONS
\ Large Majority of Members Re-
Iurncd for lhs MIuiSfrx

ROME. Marcn 22--The results of the cleo
tiCns held yesterday. so far as known show
that 2y1 ministerial. 40 members of the
constitutional opposition. II radicals aad IL;
socialists have been returned. Signor I'm
brIani, the socialist leader was reelected.
The italian general elections were held
yesterday Among those elected are Signor
crispi. the Marquis Di Rutiini Admiral
BTln. SiSnOr I-uzZatti. Signor Gianturco
Signor SonninO. Sgnor Guicciardini and
SiEuor Branca
Evening star., 1897-03-22
SECRETARY BLISS AT HIS DESK.
The Second Hearing In the Chicago
Lake Front Case.

Lake FRONT SaBe.
Secretary Bliss returned from New York
ard was at his desk early this morning.
There were many who wanted to see him,
and the routine of department business
had accumulated many details Oh his desk
for his immediate consideration.
When asked what the situation was in
the Lamoreux case, Mr.. Bliss said, with d
snap and twinkle of the eye, that he should
have to read the newspapers before he
could answer
The Secretary and Judge Best, the acting
commissioner of the land Office, held long
conference today over the case. 1t is un-
derstood that Judge Best will not again sit
In trial of the case. The expectation is that
there will be new commissioner before
April 3, before whom he claimants and
their opponents will again argue their
cause.
Mr.. Thomas Ryan of Kansas, ex-reDre-
sentative and ex-minister to Mexico had
an interview with Mr.. Bliss this afternoon
Evening star., 1897-03-22
SHOOK Up THE .SPORTS.-
Referee >i1er. Jim WakeIy and Others
in Train Dfsnster

GREEN RIVER, Wyo.. March 22-The
eazthound Union Pacific passenger train at
--,;;' this a m crashed into the rear end of
L freight here. injuring three men. George
Siier. Louis Housenan. Jim Wakely and
a number OF others returning from the
pI'ze hsht at carson Were on board the
passenger tram MI were shaken up but
none injured. IL was at this point i'm IS13
or 1874 that John c. Heenan then on his
way home with consumption died
Evening star., 1897-03-22
RETt RNED TO HIS PALACE
Tne King of COrea Yield. tn tn.
Wishes of His Subjects

san FRANCISCO, March News from
to:2a states that the King of Corea has
re,irled to his palace in Seoul after n
years residence in the Russian legation.
Tie king fed from his palace through fear
o. assassination year ago and has been
nzder the protection of the Russian min
stcr ever since His return TO the paIace
A2s long been urged by the kings subjects
md there was great rejoicing when he
ln3lly decided TO come out from under
.Cssia5 wing.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Auditor Holcoms Resigns.

The resignation of Thomas Holcomb, the
auditor for the State and other depart
ments, which was rendered to the Presi-
dent on the incoming Of the present ad-
ministration, was today accepted. Mr..
Holcomb Is a democrat and was appointed
auditor by President Cleveland March 28,
1893.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
WANTS A GOVERNMENT POSITION.
\ North Carolina Applicant for tn
Land Once RecOrtlerxhip.

John II. Harmon of North Carolina has
formally filed an application for the
recordership of the general land office In
terror Department. Mr.. Harmon was an
ardent and active Mckinley man in the last
campaign. having voted for him at the Min
nea polls and also at st. Louis national re-
publican convention. He is backed by the
North Carolina delegation in Congress and
others. He resides in the second North
Carolina district, represented by Geo. H.
White. the only coiored representative
The position Mr.. Harmon seeks is now
held by Mr.. l.. Q. c. Lamar, 1r., son of the
late Justice Lamar.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Reportea Faxorahlx.

The Senate committee on judiciary today
reported favorably Il nomination of VIII
lis Van Devanter ofsWyoming. to be as
sistant attorney general for the Interior
Department.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Ordcred 10 the Vermont,

Assistant Surgeon G. d. Costigan has
been detached from the naval laboratory.
New York. and ordered to the receiving
ship Vermont.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
HOW We DO II
Elder George Worst Writes an u
ler0sting Letter.

E1aoF 0ooxEe Worst Wrisss an Ia.
terosting Letter.
Elder George Worst. who has been
visiting bis son ex-Lieutenant Governor
Worst, In Fargo. writes an interesting let
ter about North Dakota. to his home
paper in Ashland. Ohio. He says: "For
the benefit of the people of Ashland
county and the east in general, will pen
q few things which come under my obser-
walton during my stay here. We are
under obligation to say that we of the
east have to stir TO keep pace with the
enterprise Of the far west in many ways.
With two or three mowers and five or six
hands with the machinery At their COM
mand, they 20 out and NOW and stack
from fifty to seventy-five tons of hay
q day. They have what they call bull
rakes and Dane stacker and with it tLey
perform that wonderous amount of work.
In the first place they draw in about one.
fourth Of ton of hay and drop it on the
stacker and with horse they lift it upon
the stack with one man on the stack to
spread it out while they make the second
operation. They will gather and lift
about forty bunchss in an hour which
will make ten tons, and properly drop it
on the middle of the stack. Then in
places where they load it on wagons they
have several ropes laid on the bottom of
the wagon and when they drive up 10 Q
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
S 6e,04O,O0O

; 66,O4U. O0O
This gives US about $3.50 per capita for
every man, woman and child in North
Dakota. or, going little farther with our
figures, it gives us about $500 for the
head Of each family, in the state. This
does not take into consideration the fin-
ished products of manufactures, or the
revenues from the extensive Goa! mining
in the western part of the state. When
we take into consideration the fact that
this state is principally an agricultural
state, and that about so per cent of our
population belong strictly to the agricul-
tural class. it will readily be seen with
HON this vast amount Of wealth is dis,
tributed. In addition to our agricultural
wealth we have inexhaustible mines of
Ignite coal, just in their infancy of
development, and valuable brick and
pottery clay beds. 49,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17

stack. with horse and tackle they lift
the whole load, often two tons at once,
and drop it on the stAck at one operation,
making ricks eight, ten and even fifteen
rods long. It. is astonishing to look at
them performing their work, When l
get full view Of their operation in
wheat and oats will write you. drop.
ped into printing Office in Fargo aud
saw them making type 10 print dailics,
an operation altogether new to me.
When made they set whsle line at a
time, Two men do the work of making
and setting the type. and when the paper
is printed they just melt the type over
and its ready for. the next issue. No
wonder they can afford to print papers At
90 cheap rate.
CHOW In other respects the people are
r "sted and living to date. One thing
they are far ahead Of us in Fargo, They
have abolished the saloon and driven
out the dirty .veuder Of spirits. and II any
man must or will get on . drunk, he has
to 60 over to the state of Minnesota to
satisfy his craving appetite, Ny ohserva.
tion is they have lovely country. Crops
are good with some exceptions, the
weather pleasant at this time. They
have had it extremely wet in the fore
part of the summer. but the dispenser of
good things will. we hope, give them a
good time to gather together their crops
and get fair prices for them,
Il WAS just reading in Fargo daily of
harvester which cuts a swath fifty-two
feet wide. threshes and sacks the grain
ready for market at the rate of three
sacks minute, or 1900 in day g run OF
ten hours and covers 100 acres of ground,
and from this You msy see that there is
enterprise in the far west. Politics
moves at slower rate from the fact tha,
here, as elsewhere, when republican
principles are on topEyou need not goad
the politician on to. do his duty. The
country is quiet aud everybody is happy"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
STRIKE ENDED.
The Great Coal strike Ended Late
Saturday Night.

The Great Coal strike Ended Late
Saturday Night.
A Columbus, o., special to the Bis
marck Tribune, dated Sept 18th, says:
Contrary to the previous reports the
miners convention decided late Saturday
night to accept the proposition of the
Pittsburg miners by vote Of 495 to 3l7.
This ends the strike so far, at least. as
western Pennsylvania; Ohio, Indiana and
West Virginia are concerned. 1t was de-
cided that the miners in the different dis
tricts should not begin work for ten days
to allow tho miners to make the same
settlement in districts ~here the operators
have not agreed to the new schedule.
The strike has been in progress since
July 4, and 10 partial victory for the
miners.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
THAT MINE SALE,
More About That Gold Mine whicl
Makes yvtnslip So Mad.

MOT0 ABOUT xhAt GOLD Mine which
Makes Wtnslip So Mad.
A Seattle dispatch in the Fargo Forum
says of the recent sale of Alaskan mining
properties for $4,000 to New York
parties: The purchasers wired money
here to close the bargain and to pay the
expenses of Ash and Lowe to go
east. Col. L. N. Griffin of Fairhaven, q
friend Of the New York parties arranged
the deal and left for New York with the
Klondikers. The New York party to
whom these claims have been sold is
Alex Mckenzie Of North Dakota, who is
well known in this section, he having
several times visited hero with eastern
capitalists, invested large amount of
money in timber lands in this vicinity.
Harry Ash and Joe Lowe formerly resid-
ed here and L. N. Griffin and Harry Ash
were former Bismarckers.-Bis. Tribune
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
DeRertad.


j, !. Wilkins left home. in Farragut,
la, July 20. He drove brown pony a
atop buggy. and had two buys, aged 4
and 8 years respectively, with him. Mr..
Wilkins is school teacher and tele-
graph operator, wears an artificial foot,
causing him to walk lame. HI was las,
heard from when passing through Candy,
Minnesota. Any information az to his
whereabouts, or that of the boys, will be
thankfully received by his wife, left des
,itute, and very anxious for Information
rs to their present location. Benevolent
people. especially mothers, are earnestly
requested to write to suff ring mother
giving information in regard 10 her los
boys. Address:
MRS. MARY WILKINS,
Farragut, Iowa.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
EMMONS COUNTY RECORD.
BY d. r. STREETER.
Williamsport, North Dakota.
Pioneer journal of the County.
The Record is entered at the W1lliamsDo1t
P0sto1fce as sec0nd-class matter.
OUR WEALTH.
H. U. Thomas, Sends Out and In.
terestlng Circular.

: The commissioner Of agriculture and
labor, H. U. Thomas, sends the Record. a
circular. which says that from statistics
gathered from official sources and esti-
mates carefully and conservatively made.
the resources of North Dakota for 1897
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
'A0NA " AIN AAN61
Farragut, Iowa.


~R MILES Restorative Nervine %
particularly adapted to the restora-
tion Of health broken down by hard
mental work. Rev. W. NJ. Slaughter of New
Haven, W. Va. writes: II suffered with ex.
treme nervousness, dizziness. dull and ner-
vous headaches and sleeplessness. NV heart
came to troubling me. was short OF breath
from the least exertion, and suffered much
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
Strayed.

One light bay horse with dark name
and tall, small white spot in forehead, and
fetlocks shorn; branded VT on right
shoulder. weight 600 lbs; when last seen
had on strong leather halter with rope
tie. Any information concerning said
horse will please address A. q. Swain,
New Rockford. N. D.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17
CowAN CALLS A HALT.
Counties over the Debt Lipait mus,
Chop Off.

Attorney General Cowan has rendered an
opinion Of importance to counties that
have exceeded the legal debt limit. These
counties have been issuing certificates Of
Indebtedness in lieu Of warrants. aud the
different county treasures have accepted
these certificates US security for the pay
ment OF taxes The attorney general
holds that this cannot be done. aud that
such acceptance is illegal. @
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1897-09-17

mendation as TO the results can be too strong.
sleep we'll, the dizziness and confused feel.
ing have disappeared, my heart troubles me
no more and feel perfectly we'll"
Dr.. Miles Remedies are sold BY all drug.
sists under positive guarantees, hrst bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on
Heart and Nerves sent free 70 all applicants.
DR.. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhast, Ind.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-20
Old People.

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will fird the true remedy in Elect
ric Bitters. This medicine does
not stimulate and contains no
whiskey ncr other intoxicant, but
acts as tonic and Alternative. 1t
acts mildly On the stomach and
bowels, adding strength and giving
tone to the organs, thereby aiding
Nature In the performance of
the functions. Electric Bitters is
an excellent appetizer and aids di-
gestion. Old People find it just
what they need. Price fifty cents
and 81 per bottle att. C. Alworth &
Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-20
Beautiful Home for Sale.

Eight acres of splendid land. 2
story frame house, six rooms, pain
ted inside and out. Pleasantly
situated one mile from Waldo.
Fla; good we'll of splendid water;
stable, barn, workshop and foul
house. Land suited for strawber-
ries, corn, tobacco, cotton, Pota-
toes and vegetables. Located in
healthy community, free from ma
laria. 800 orange trees and many
other ruit-bearing trees, such as
pears, persimmon, peach and apple.
Title perfect. Price $1,000, easy
payments. For particulars inquire
at this office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-20
A Surprise Wedding

Mr.. Arthur 6. Hamrick and Miss
Eva V. Nelson were made one by
Rev. ]. E. Oates at 1890 o'clock
today at the residence of the Brides
Sister Mrs. M. G. Looney in the
Southeastern portion of the city.
Only Mr.. Looney's family, the
Minister and contracting partie 8
were present, the marriage having
been kept profound secret until
this morning. The bride is love
ly young lady of Ashville, N. c.,
and has only been in Ocala for the
past two months az the guest of
her sister. The groom is from
High Springs, and is chief clerk of
Road Master T. L. Stewart of the
Plant System, and a most estim'
able young gentleman. Theyoung
couple will take a short tour of
the state before settling down in
their home in High Springs. The
Stars best wishes follow the happy
couple on their jorney thr ough ljf,.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-20
STORY of the Crater"

Col. G. N. Sausay of Tallahassee,
the noted lecturer will deliver his
famous lecture the Story of the
Crater" at the Opera House, On
the night of Jan. 27th, under the
auspices of the United Daughters
of the Confederaey. The admiss-
ion has bsen placed at IS cents, So
that all may hear this fine lecture.
Good music will be one of the at
fractions TO accompany the lecture.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-20
Ex-Treasurer Stevens Statement.

EDITOR DAILY STAR:
Please allow me space in your
valuable paper to state some facts
in reference to the settle ment
with Mr.. A. r. Grifi7, county
treasurer elect and myself as retir-
ing county treasurer.
did not offer Mr. Critic a che OK
for the amount due the cnu1ty, "a
you state in your issue Ct the 18Th.
but ne. him at the corner Of tie
bank and told him | was ready for
settlement. His reply was, 81
am net ready" then asked him
when he would b.? his answer
was, II am MT ready now," an6
walked away without giving me
any reason why he WIS not ready.
l did not then, nor do | know now,
why he would not receive the
funds, books, etc, unless he had
cause to believe that the bank
could not meet my check. If he
had any such suspicion, was it not
his duty as citizen, to say moth
ing Of his being a county official,
to then and there give me warning?
| had drawn a check for the
amount and expected to go with
him and draw the money and count
it to him myself. Had Mr.. Griffin
settled then, the county would not
have lost one cent, as | see in the
Witness that the bank paid cut
S12 900 the day before it closed.
The amount lost by the county
was S7,272 Io, less what warrants
the bank had paid from the 1st Of
January to the time it Closed.
I write this that the people may
know the facts in she case.
J. w. STEVENS.
Fort Mccoy, Fla, Jan. Is, o..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-20

The way to cure clttarrh is to
purify the blood, and the surest,
safest, best way to purify the blood
is by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the One True Blood purifier.
The Racket, plates 25c, 3oc,
SIC per set; soup plates 32c; bakers
SC, 1oc, 13c; bowls SC, 7c; meat
dishes SC, Ioc, I3c, l6c and zoe;
naples SC, IOc, I3c; decorated
plates, 43c, $50, CSC; decorated teas
zoe; bowl and pitcher, Ojc.
Distilled extract of Witchazel
for 20 cents pint at Anti-monoE-
oily drug store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-20
F. C. and P. SHGGiaI RaiaS

Tanapa.-Account Of Halb1r De
fence Convention, Tickets vii
be On sale Jan. 1913 and 10.
good until Jan. 20, at one fare
for round trip.
G. A. R. delegates can take I'd
vantage of this rate and Tapur-
chase tickets at Tampa vi
steamer 10 St. Petsrsb urg.
JACEsoNvGLLE-On account cf
Grand Lodge Z. ard y. H., tick
cts viii be sold on Jan. 13-A and
I9:h at one and orefoaf;a fare
round trip, limited TO Jan. 23rd.
TAMPA, FLA.-On account Annual
Conference III. Z. Church, tick
cts will be sod on Jan. 18th,
18th, I4th and I6.h At orc and
one fourth fare for round trip
good until Jan. I9:b, 1897.
A. @. Macdonald. G. ?. 4.
Jacksonville.
John Dozie-. Agent.
w. H. Hopkins, Trav. Pass. Agt,
w. w. Ccndon, Ticket Agent.
Oc-l-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-20
NOTICE TO DEP0SlT0RS
IN THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK

IN TIE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK
All depositors having ou;st2Ed-
ing checks drawn By them on the
above bank are respectfully notified
that l am receiving such cks cSs
for protest from other banks but
that I will receive payment, frou.
the drawers of checks who wish
to take them up or provide for
them before they reach me and
save protest fees between the hours
of 9 and II. l have no time - no
tify drawers in person when l rc-
cejve their checks.
Very truly
c. d. Massey.
sd.