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Evening star., 1897-06-15
The Old sand Box.

The Old Sand Box.
From the New YORK Sun.
"Blotting paper" said a man of mature
years. has been commonly used for only
about forty years. Before that we used
sand, which was poured from q sand boa
out upon the paper. Enough of 1t adhered
to the wet ink to keep II from blotting:
the rest was poured back into the box. I
think liked the old sand box better than
do the modern blotting paper. Some
times when you opened a letter you would
find sand in the envelope, which had rubbed
or the letter in transit. But that didn't do
any hurt, and the letter itself was more
slightly to look at than the letter OF today.
1t did not shade or pale. where fresh ink
had been taken from the lines bodily by
the blotter-it was uniform In color: and
the lines, fine and coarse. were Just rs the
writer made them; not blended or blurred
or softened or spread out. more nearly uni
form; they were clear and precise. and
characteristic OF the writer.
II liked the old sand box; but. of course,
we couldn't use It now; we're too busy"
Evening star., 1897-06-15

SUMNER RESORTS.
sEAsIDE-yEW ENGLAND,

BLOCK ISLAND, R. L
As perfectly recupcrating life on shipboard
Pioneer Hotel the island; 20 acres beautiful
lawn; good fishing, boating and driving; excellent
bathing; two concerts daily owns the celebrated
mineral springs (which first attracted visitors te
the island.
je15-2m1O B. b, MITCHELL. Proprietor.
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BrOOkSide Hotel

IN THE MOUNTAINS.
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MEDICAL
DIR. CZARRA.

NO CURE NO PAY.
SPECIALIST In diseases Of man; any complication,
weakness and special diseases cured and guaran.
teed; references given; hours. to r. to 8:
cloeed on Sunday. 6l9-621 Pa ave- NV ieS-lms
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DIR. Leatherman.

Expert specialist in the cure Of all special
dtseases OF men and women. Consultation free.
Hours: TO n. 2 to 3; Tues, Thurs. and Sat.
evcnlnu. ! to 3 o02 NV. Cosed on Sunday.
Evening star., 1897-06-15

II you want anything. try an ad. in lTne
Star. II anybody has what you wish. yos
will get an answer. ~s-t 49,
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UNDERTAKES.
STEAM CARPET CLEANING.

STEAM CARPET CLEANING
Works and U. .. Mattress and Bedding Co.-Car-
pets and Rugs cleaned. stored anil relad: insur-
and moth prooang free; estimates furnished.
lO6c-I0 Is NV. II. NEWAYER, Mgr. my24 -5tf
Evening star., 1897-06-15

TIE SUMMIT HOUSE, HARPER'S FERRY. W
Va, viii be open for guests June IL. 81. For
sircuiarf and further information, address Miss
NJ J. BAkER, Clerk References exchanged
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE HOUSES AND LOTS IN ALI.
sectors Of the city: Columbia Heights houses to
trade on ground snail houses; Il number of uu-
iDcumhered houses to Offer. See II you have
anything 10 offer. STONE x FAIRFAX,
1e12-3t 500 ST. NV.
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open June Is: hotel modern in all its branches;
most accessible Of all the Virginia springs; three
round "trip ticket. s2.56-good from Friday until
Monday; no long. dusty mountain roads to travel;
moderate; write for pamphlet. E. G. JORDAN,
cAkoN SPRINGS AND BATHs-oN THE GREAT
North Mountain. Alkaline Lithia Springs, 1000
largest and socially most pleasant company at
any mountain resort In this country: For rates.
Spring. W; Va, or D. B. MACKALL 1924 St
Evening star., 1897-06-15

Buena Vista Spring Hotel,
BLUE Ridge fountains.
Dry atmosphere; pure water; elevator; steam
heat; all modern improvements.
Open June 10 till October 1.
my1-3m WM. REAMER, Manager.
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SEASHORE REAL ESTATE.
MISCELLANEOUS.
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES AT JAI.-U s.
Jail. Washington, d. c., June II. lS97.-ProposaIs
are invited for furnishing at the United States jail,
Of Fresh and Salt Beef. Groceries Clothing. i1s Dry
Goods Bread, Ice, Hay; Straw. etc. to be delivered
be ordered. Bids should be addressed to the Gen
SAL Sn e laff uR ss s9 N9oN az SF
time they will be opened. The right TO reject any
and all bids is reserved. Specification may be had
IhoSaRD Warden 'e General Agent 'GhH eiia t.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.-OFFTCE OF
the Secretary, June L. ls97.-Propcsals will be
ceived for the erection OF seven small wooden build-
water tank; digging and celenting a large els
tern: steam pump and boiler; necessary plumbing;
building board wire fence per rod prem
ises Bethesa Nd Isr az Sas d
AT TWO O'CLOCK Pm. J. il. BRIGHAM. Acting
Secretary. je14-2t
PROPOSALS TO SELL PUBI-.C SCHOOL Build
District Of Columbia, Washington. June II. ss97:
IS|ss rTpRosas s.: naorssa ; m to sa se
%hss %nsiI T%YE t9I@ SSIpOS ! MON ;;
Public School Buildings. Each Of these sites
nust be Of the following dimensions II on the
one hundred and twenty-five feet deep; IL not
on the eosner % not t. less s than enc n hundred and
Sss F.. lie ssis Si.,sios so;sssss sssssss il
and B street north; one in the afth division, be
tween Pennsylvania avenue, II, I'd and 18th
streets northwest; one In the seventh division,
between Bnghtwood avenue, Wallach street.
Steuben street and 18th street extended, and
between Q and streets north and Sd and North
Capitol streets. certificate Of the collector Of
taxes that the bidder has deposited hundred
dollars with him, a certified check OF some
bank in the District OF Columbia. must accom-
pany each bid a guarantee thar the bidder
will complete the sale Of the ground IL his bid
should be accepted. The right to reject any and
all bids is hereby reserved. JOHN W. ROSS
JOHN d. WIGHT, w. NJ. BLACK, Commission
ers Of the District Of Columbia. jel4-St
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

THE WEESiS STEAMBOAT CO.
Summer ch,dule in effect June /.
STEAMERS IUrOMAC AND SUE.
Steamer Potoiua6 will leave Tth st. wharf every
Sunday at pm for Baltimore and river landings
for river lcLdIngs as IL. as Miller's Wharf
lSmiths creek. and every Monday at pm. for
Baltimore and river landings
Passenger accommodations strictly frst-class.
All river freight rust be prepaid
STEPHENSON 4 BRO, Agents.
ofhce. 910 Pa. ave. Telephone 745. jel-tf
Z. s. RANDALL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE.
Steamer HARRY RANDALL. will leave River
View wharf Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
. am, landing at all wharyes far down a.
Nomini Greek. Returning. Mondays and Wed
nesdays at p.m and on Fridays about $3.50 pm.
Passenger accommodations st-class. Freight
received until the hour Of sailing.
Z. 8. RANDALL.
Proprietor and Manager.
GEO. o. CARPINTER, General Agent, Washington,
feo-14.tr WA. N. REARDON. Agent, Alexandria.
STEAMER WAKEFIELD,
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS,
Leaves Washington. ID. c., foot OF 7th st., Mon
days, am. for intermediate Landings to Colonial
Clement and Breton Bay landings.
Wednesdays, an. for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, Colton's
LeonardtowD, Aben's, Nomini Creek, Piney Point
ST. Georges Island Smiths Creek Coan and Yeo-
conico rivers.
Saturdays, am, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point, Nouiui
Creek. Colton's. tSee schedues)
fe2-n c. W. RIDLEY. General Manager.
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And cottage life. with city comforts, in the Ale
Ehanies hours on B. and O., near Oakland and
Deer Park: drive to Brookville In time for sup
per; every modern sanitary improvement through
out; many social and natural attractions: low
1atss fP. families and special rates for rooms se
PRESCOTT WRIGHT. Prop, Brookside, W, Va. :.
jel0-e.n
GREEN'S MOUNTAIN HOUSE, HARPER'S FERRY.
". N.-Open. Located on Fruit Hin Farm
s., - and 81 per week; 81 and 81 80 per day:
medicinal water; conyeyances meet trains. Send
Tor circular. my2A-6m
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Doubling Gap, Pa.
An ideal mountain, health and pleasure resort
Medicinal waters. dry climate, refined environ
ment.
Firstclass appointments, reasonable rates.
FIFTY FIRST YEAR,
Season begins June 10. 1897.
Telegraph and post Office at hotel
For terms and illustrated circular address
GEORGE ALBERT FREYER,
Je6-3m Owner and Manager.
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MCDOWELL HOUSE. HARPHF'S FERRY. W va
open June l.. Delightful rooms; excellent table:
moderate prices. b. E MCDOWELL,
fny9o-4m Proprietor.
Evening star., 1897-06-15

ALLEGHANY MOUNTAINS - MOUNTAIN LAKE
Hotel, Mtn lake Park Md, main line b. aud o.
IL. H.; no staging: outdoor life; ating eX-
cursioDs. bicycling. Chautauqua program Ad-
dress ALEX. :. BRADFORD my3I-Im
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09

the same authority, were still more
valuable, being set down as worth
95H6,3A4 900. Priests vestments and
the robes of singers 100000 and the
trumpets 100000. 10 thus add the
expense of the building material, Ia
Dor, ETC., and some wonderful figures
result. Ten thousand men hewing
cedars, 10000 bearers Of burdens, 3d.
600 hewers of stone, $500 overseers,
all Of whom were employed for Sc ven
years, and upon whom beside their
wages, Solomon bestowed e6, $40.
II their daily food was worth SO cents
each, the total sum Tor all was &c.,
877.0S3 during the time of building
The materials in the rough are estl-
mated as having been worth e2,545,-
$4,000. This gives total, just for
this much Of the expense, which by
no means expresses the whole cost. of
Gl0,719,760,62l or about S52,il7,034,-
S67 .A6.-Phila ielphia Record.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09
Cost OF solomen's Temple.

A noted statistician and investigat
or who has lots OF time for such work
has been doing some figuring on the
cost Of the Temple Of Solomon, and
says few people, even in these days of
palmy extravaganza and millionaire
display, have an adequate impression
OF the enormous cost OF the great
temple. According to Villupandus,
the atalents" OF gold, silver and brass
were equal to the enormous sum of
g7,s79, $4,000 sterling. The worth Of
the jewels 10 placed at a figure equal
ly as high. The vessels OF gold, ac-
cording to Josephus, were valued at
100000 talents, which, reduced to
English money, was equal to G575,.
296,203.
Tne vessels Of silver according to
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09

The recent death of Tom Coffin at
Lowell removes a well-known character
from Names list of eccentric people,
says the Lewiston (Me.) Journal. The
stories of his strange doings are end
less. His valuable horses were shot
when they displeased his royal high
ness. His furniture has furnished ma
terial for making bonfire. He carted
away the front steps of his house once
because some passer-by CHANGED to sit
down on them one day. He has been
known to keep $4,000 in money in a
basket in HIS parlor, and would 90 away
for days, leaving it in charge of his
servants. Sometimes he carried about
with him a grip stuffed with 100000 in
bills, and On one occasion before start
ing for Boston, not wishing to be both
cred with so much money, he carelessly
emptied It upon the floor of a closet,
and there he left it while he was gone.
The same gripful Of money. he once alb
sent-mindedly left in a village store
over night, never thinking to hunt IL
up till the next day. And so he rolled
in wealth and scattered 1t to the four
winds, and died penniless and friend
less, the victim OF the morphine habit.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09
To Whom it May Concern.
STATE LAND OFFICE,
CARSON CITY New Nov IN 4


Notice Is hereby given that the State of
Nevada, under the Act OF Congress approx
ed June 10, 1880 (21 Stats. 2S7), has filed in
the United States Land Once at Carson
City, Nevada, Lis; No. 2O0 of lands selected
under said Act, and has applied for pat
emit for said lands; that q part Of said list
is open to the public for inspection, and a
copy thereof. by descriptive subdivisions
has been posted in convenient place in
said United States Land Office for the in
spection OF all persons interested and the
public generally.
Within the next sixty days following the
date OF this notice protests or contests
against the claim Of said State of Nevada
to anv tract or subdivision described in
the list, on the ground that the same is
more valuable for mineral than agricultural
purposes. will be received and noted by the
Register and Receiver of the United states
Land Office ut Carson City, Nevada, for re-
port to the General Land ONCE at Wash
ington, d. G..
The following are the subdivisions de-
scribed, to wit: S. w. x OF 8. w. a SEQ
%, y 81 N. r. 55 E. N. ID. b. e. Mo- acres
..- A. G. PRATT,
State Land Register of the State
Dec OF Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09

Manager j. A. Fillmore Of the
Southern Pacific declares that here
after westbound trains on his road
will. not try to make up tune list by
Eastern connections. Trains will
be dispatched from Ogden on sched-
ule time regardless Of Eastern con-
nections. !
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09
A CLEVER TAKE OFF.

Carl Smith of the Chicago Record
it responsible for this clever take off
on the Presidents message. Here are
some of the things in it which are
equal to Bill Nye in his best days:
Owing to the beneficent provisions
of the American system of protective
tariff gold has been discovered in the
vicinity of the 18th precinct of the
4th ward in Dawson City, British
America. This is, of course, directly
due to our contagious financial pol
icy. Last month man who land
ed at Seattle came eastward fairly
perspiring gold. He had gold in his
baggage, in his pockets, IN his hands
and in his teeth. Indeed, some peo-
pie said he had a gold circulation.
Last year this millionaire was poor
milkman in Grand Ledge, Mich.
Now, under the administration of the
party of patriotism, peace and pros
perity, he has gold to burn, and his
great sorrow is that it is not combust-
ible. Note the difference. A year
ago with representative of the
Mexican peon and the Chicago coolie
In the whitehouse, this man did not
have money enough to attract the at
tention of highwayuan. Now, I'M
der the advantageous workings Of our
glorious policy he is robbed every
day.
@Owing to the operations of the
Dingley tariff law, a very handy
famine has occurred in other lands
than ours, and wheat has gone up
30 high that it is in danger of suffer-
ing from the chill Of the altitude.
Observe the fultillment of the prom
ises of the st. Louis platform. I hate
to rub it in, but orr party is the party
Of the home and freside. There are
fewer railroad wrecks under Rpub-
ican administration than when the
occupant of the executive mansion is
an advocate Of the theory of cheap
coats for cheap IN. 1t is not so cold
in winter and not SO hot in summer.
The lake navigation season remains
open longer and the street.car lines
give you more transfers. Aside from
this, as have before remarked, the
foreigner pays the tax.
ave are In ueed of very drastic
changes in our election machinery.
Senator Hanna has been victim of
emotion and nervous disorder for
over three weeks because of the evil
dent purpose of the proper parties to
neglect to deliver the goods. I think
there is nothing so disgusting as for
gentleman and scholar who has be-
ieved that he has the election cinched
to awake to the fact that unless he
consents to play six days return en-
gagement as a sort of human dough
machine he will be turned down and
glued there. Perhaps there is no
chance for you to act in the premises,
but think that when a man has be-
haved in the pleasing fashion fol-
lowed by Senator Hanna something
ought to be done about il. 1 call your
attention to the sacred rights of vest
ed and paid for property, the law
Of contract and ordinary regulations
concerning barter and trade"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09
Thin, Pale
Children

One satisfaction In giving
SCOTS Emulsion to children |
is they never object to It.
Another satisfaction is be-
cause 1t will make them
plump, and give them
growth and prosperity. II
should be given to all chill
drcn who arc too thin, or
too pale. Il does not make
them over-fat bot plump.
1t strengthens the diges-
tive organs and the nerves,
and furnishes material for
rich blood.
We have a book telling yos
more on the subject. Sent free for
the asking.
SCOTT 4 BOVINE, New York.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09
Pure

Blood means sound health. With pure, rich,
healthy blood, the stomach and digestive or
gans will be vigorous, and there will no
Dyspepsia, Rheumatism or Neuralgia.
Scrofula and Salt Rheum will disappear.
Your nerves will be strong, sleep sound and
refreshing. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes
pure blood. That is why 1t cures so many
diseases. That is why thousands take it to
cure disease, retain good health. Remember
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09

Dec
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-09

Isthe.one True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81
HoOd'S Pills cure cure Liver HIS s;, easy ,t 70
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-05-01
The Best Remedy for RhssshstlSa.

The Best Remedy for Rhsssbatls0.
From the Fdirhaaen IN. " Register.
Mr.. James Rowland Of this village.
states that for twenty-five years bis wife
has been sufferer from rheumatism. A
few nights ago she was in such pain
that she was nearly crazy. She sent NJ.
Rowland for the doctor. but he had reed
Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and instead
Of going for the physician be went 70
the store and secured q bottle Of It. His
wife did not approve Of Mr.. ROwland's
purchase at first, but nevertheless ap-
piled the Balm thoroughly and In an
hours time was able to 90 to sleep. She
now applies it whenever abe feels IN
ache or pain and finds that It always
gives relief. He says that no medicine
which she had used ever did her % much
good. The 25 and SO cents sizes for sals
by T. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-05-01
VENIRE.
State of Louisiana. Parish Of st. Martin.
18th Judicial District Court.

Re IL known that on this Thirteenth day OF the
month Of April in the year OF our LORD one tnou-
sand eight hundred and ninety seven,
We the undersigned Jury Commissioners. du-
liz appointed. sworn and qualified in and for the
Parish of st. Martin, State of Louisiana. toget-
her with the Clerk of the 18th Judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana. holding sessions
in and for the Parish of st. Martin. hereinafter
az such and as ex -officio Chairman OF said Jury
commission, and also duly sworn and quaiihed
M jury Commissioner and undersigned, did
pursuant to and in accordance with the provi-
sions contained in act No. 20 OF the General As
sembly of the State of Louisiana. approved July
9th 1895. and specially section of said Act; did
meet nj the Office of the Clerk of the District
Cont in and for said Parish and State, in the
Town of st. Martinvile. for the purpose OF COM
pleting and replenishing, and did then and
there in the presence of Charles Gutekunst and
Iouis Liable. two competent. disinterested wit
pesses. free holders and residents OF said Par
ish of ST. Martin, complete and replenish, the
general yenire list aud box by adding and. plac-
ing IN said list and in said box, one hundred
and thirteen names of good and competent ~
rors. residing in said Parish in lieu OF same
number erased on the general list as having been
drawn and served at the last jury term OF Court
removed from the Parish, became exempt OF
disqualified or for any cause stated in the afore-
mentioned act of the Genrai Assembly; all IN
conformity in the manner specified and in &C
cordance with the provisions of Sec. OF the
| aforementioned act of the Legislature to-wit;
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-05-01
we dO 1US

"A heavy rain fell al over this
section Wednesday. The crops in
general were in need Of . little
rain, but none wished for such 8
heavy fall as we had, because 1t 10
believed it will cause the high VS.
ter to rise several inches.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-05-01
SATURDAY MAY /, 1897.
SOME FACTS TO FOS-
TER'S FRIEND.

Vllle VINO Styles Hiunooii "A iioh"
to governor Foster, comes to his
defense in the Lafayette Gazette
against the puny attack of that
little paper the Messenger, though
he thinks that His Excellency
Murphy J. Foster, by the 'citt OF
the mhite people and the Demo-
cratic party governor of the great
state of Louisiana, needs no de-
Tense.
The correspondent to be more
honest could have said "by the
will of INSCRIPTIONS politicians
who stuffed the boxes with negro
votes was made Governor and dis
graced the great state OF Loulsi-
ana. And Foster knew SO well
that he was declared elected
through fraud and the manipula-
ton of the returns that he was a.
fraid to have the legislature inves-
tigate them.
That individual claims to have
kept close watch of the political
doings of the paper" and goes to
say that in the last presidential
campaign the Messenger had an
nounced itself in'favor of the free
coinage of silver, and supported
Mckinley, protection and the sim
gle standard.
We must admit that we favored
bi-metalism, but never free silver;
we have always and still are in ia
vor of protection to american in
dustries. We believe yet in BIZ
talism, and in protection. In the
last campaign the Democrats stood
with one foot on the populist plat
form-free silver the other on
the Democratic platform free
trade. The Republicans stood for
gold and protection; in our candid
opinion the greatest interest of
the American people was in pro-
tective system, and particularly
was the interest of Western Lou
isiana in protection to sugar, rice
and lumber, and as the Messenger
is none of those cranks who pre-
fer starvation under Democratic
administration rather than pros
perity under Republican rule, We
gave our puny support to protec-
ticn, and We are proud of it.
The correspondent makes a
point because the Messenger had
reproduced some articles taken
from the Item, vile and scurril.
lous sheet, whose editor is an arch
enemy of Democracy. The friend
of Foster may not be aware that
OMalley is not the editor of the
Item if he is the proprietor, and
that that sheet is vile and scurril-
Gus because it exposes Foster, his
gang and their rascalities.
The correspondent seems to be
ignorant of the fact that when the
Alabama crank and Taylor Beattie
were on the stump here, assailing
the character of the politicians
who had established white supre-
macy, that the Democracy of Fos-
ter and bis gang were parading
the notorious negro 7. b. Stamps
ON their platform, destroying De-
mocracy and crushing under foot
white Supremacy; we are of the
opinion that it was far more hon
orable to import white Alabama
csank than to embrace a notorious
and obnoxious negro politician,
and re-establishing negro rule, be-
cause every body knows that. Fos-