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of 'em knocked off work and fixed Tom up.
shirt was borrowed of one, coat of
another, vest of another, and by and by
the sick man was rugged out in the best
the camp afforded. When all this had been
done, he said:
Now, then, feel more like dyin', but
there's one thing more want. want Joe
Billings to come up with his fiddle and
play me few tunes"
Joe was sent for, and after considerable
kicking he got his fiddle and went up to
Toms shanty. Tom was propped up in
med and waiting, and Joe sat down and
gave him '"The Old Oaken Bucket" "Old
Folks at Home" Nellie Gray" and half
dozen other well-known airs. He had
been playing for an hour, his eyes on the
hills opposite, when Judge Watkins looked
in and said:
"Cut it off, Joe, Toms dead"
And so he was, and when the boys came
to observe the pleased and contented look
on his face they were agreed that he had
died decently and been given a fair start
ON his way.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
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WANTED TO DIE DECENTLY
Why Tom Shepperd Delayed His Go
ing While His Friends Waited

For weeks and weeks Tom Sheppard had
been sick man at our mining camp at
Black Bear valley. Everybody felt sorry
for him, and yet sick man in a mining
camp was great inconvenience and a
burden. One day Judge Watkins went up
to see him, and after finding him no better
and no worse than he had been for many
weeks, he said:
TON, don't want to seem cold-hearted
about this thing. but the boys are beginning
to wonder why you don't die or get WE'LL"
Yes, reckon they are replied Tom, "and
you can tell 'em I'm goin' to die."
do you feel it's for the best, Tom?"
II do. I amt got much to live fur, and
might as well peg Out, now as any other
time. I've been waitin' fur week or two
''Waitin'? Fur what?"
Fur to die decently. I'm no duke or
lord. but want things fixed up in good
shape. want to be washed up, shaved
hev my hair cut and git into some decent
duds, and won't die till do
The Judge told the boys what was re-
quired, and that afternoon two or three
The herald., 1897-06-20
THE GREEN EMOTION
And How the Typewriter Girls Was
Exploded

The last laugh involved club woman
who is in the habit Of dropping into the
downtown office of man lawyer for
an occasional cozy chat. These two
have known each other some time, and
the friendly proceeding was apparently
within the law. At any rate, they al
ways have jolly good timee-these two.
The man possessed a homely type
writer girl, whose unfortunate physiog-
nomy was further conspicuous by cross
ed eyes. The maiden was envioue of the
frequent calls Of the handsome woman,
a pale green emotion which often af-
fects typewriter girls.
Secretly the feminine autocrat Of the
office pitied the poor wife at home and
faithfully she kept score of the periodic
calls of the fair friendly visitor.
Finally day of fate came, and the
typewriter girl was fired" Likewise
1t was her supreme hour of revenge. She
had not kept her eyes and ears open for
nothing-not she-and straightway
marched the infuriated maiden into the
private sanctum of her erstwhile en-
ployer.
Sir" boldly began the cross-eyed
maiden, who eyes emitted sparks like
unto x rays. "for four months I have
kept account Of the number of visits
the handsome woman has made you
Furthermore" she continued, with in
tense intonation, II have written down
on piece of paper some of the things
she has said to you privately. And now,
sir" Strengthening her spinal column
for the climax of her accusation, ct pro-
pose to tell your wife everything this
very afternoon unless you give me back
my position"
The bold, bad man" deliberately
picked up his pen and resumed his in
terrupted writing.
Very WELL" he remarked coolly, over
his cold shoulder, "the handsome woman
is my wife.-Bertha Damaris Knobe in
Chicago Times Herald
The herald., 1897-06-20
Senators Who Have Wheels

Between ten and fifteen senators ride
bicycles. Now they are looking for a
room in the capitol where they can store
their silent steeds. Somebody stole the
lamp from Senator Tillman' s wheel. That
caused the trouble. "A bicycle stable will
have to be arranged, with a man to look
after the wheels and keep them safe and
clean. Senator Tillman is most ipde-
fatigable rider ignoring the street care
altogether except on the rainiest of rainy
days. Senator Warren of Wyoming is a
new recruit. but manages to pedal along
quite skillfully. while Senators Bacon,
Chandler and Elkins are old stagers and
enthusiasts, although Mr.. Bacon is
noted for his extreme carefulness. Sem
ator Chandler has nearly 5000 miles to
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Bargain Tables
Mems Furnishings

We are simply giving goods away in this
department.; these are odd lines and you
should inspect them
Gents Summer-weigh Wool Underwear,
natural gray, very soft, extra well fin
ished, tared seam, etc.. the Shirts are extra
long, the Drawers are double gored En-
seats, woven bottoms, wool faced 0VDC
Gents Summer Balbris gan Underwear,
genuine imported French goods made of
yoke, silk stitched, six bound, eO.
stockinette collar, 75c; sHvn
Removal Sale. e.......................
Gents Sateen Shirts, black and white
stripes. heavy quality. ointed dou ole
yoke, patent double extension collar bands,
extra wide Wristbands, double en-
faced pockets, 75c; AVDC
Boys Sweaters, pure lambs wool, wide
sailor collar, turtle neck, laced down the
front with ancy silk cord; they CONF in
black with woven gold stripe, Cl M
also garnet with white stripe, N1.W
III 90; Removal Sale.
Mems suspenders. made of lA-inch silk
finished web, gilt buckle with latest patent
snap and grip, fine br ided silk Or
ends. with heavy kid divider, 4Oc; ZHC
removal sale. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Ladies' Ties, heavy black Satin and silk
with cord edge padded, line1 111
W til heavy twilled satin, soc; IZ,C
Removal sale. e......................
Ladies' Satin Ties in scarlet and IN
blue. fine quality folded 1ecks, soc; DC
Removal Sale e........................
Mems Bow Ties in light and dark 1e
silk and satin the latest shapes HE
and colors. 25c; Removal Sale....
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A New Thing in Shirts

Many years ago an American humorist
wrote skit about the fame and fortune
which surely awaited the man who
would invent reversible shirt. He evil
IDENTIFY buildcd better than he knew. The
reversible shirt has come, and a most
astonishing thing it is. A Washington
street haberdasher displays a line Of
linen shirt fronts which are circular
disks, fastened at the center by stud.
Each side of the disk has four colors,
each of the V-shaped quarters being
larger than the vest opening. The disk
is, in fact, revolving "dickey,' each
quarter turn giving the wearer appar-
emily change of linen. And as the disk
has colors on both sides it's owner has at
his command eight changes-all for 50
Times Herald.
The herald., 1897-06-20
IN JAcKsoN's DAY
Trotting Races and Famous Horses.
The Arab

The sports Of the turf were growing
In popularity in the United States. The
contest lay principally between the Mes
sengers an dthe Bashaws, though fol
time the Stars in their courses had
prevailed against both. Probably all
were of original Arabian stock. The
Stars were slight of limb, and had a
tendency to contraction of the feet The
stronger Messengers were more to be
depended upon for long distance trot-
ting. The Bashaws came from Bar
barry, and were of near and unques-
tionable Arabian origin.
One of the most famous races in all
the history Of the turf was at this time
fresh in the public mind. Hunting Park
Course, in Philadelphia, was the scene,
the time 1881. The actors were such
notable fiiers as Topgallant, Whalehone,
Dread, Chancellor Collector, Lady
Jackson, Moonshine and Columbus. The
course was three-mile track, and there
were four heats. The horses were gen
orally docked, and the riders wore gor-
geous suits of silk. Eight such horses
says Woodruff, ''and such riders ha
never met before. and it is doubtful
whether they will again."
Topgallant,. Messenger, was nearly
twenty-four years old, and was spav-
ined at that Whalebone had no pedi-
gree, and was minus one eye. Columbus
was known as the first horse that ever
trotted the threemile course in less
than minutes. He had record of7;5S.
Collector won the first heat, Topgallant
the second and Dread the third and
fourth.
The victor was a gelding. Up to this
time all famous male trotters were
doomed to be the last Of their line. The
era of trotting stations was dawning
The rising hope of the Bashaws was a
famous PAGER who was destined to make
a record of two miles in 5:18 at the Cen
treville IN. " race in 1885, His name
was shared with the great Democratic
President, and reporters for the papers
divided their space equitably between
the, two. Even a reference to Andrew
jackson the Bashaw was not sufficient
ly specific In those days. for the Barbary
title was one by which more than one
lady of the cabinet circle had designated
the executive himself.
The Barbary horse was really the Ara
blan horse, that had removed with his
master from the desert peninsula t.
northern Africa. The Arabs claim that
the horse was first tanned by Ishmael,
the son of Abraham-or, as they style
him, Ismail, ibn Tbranim-and that their
famous coursers Of the present day are
the descendants of the steeds Of the
Patriarch's family. Indeed, the Orienta;
forse-trader will not blush to present to
you a written pedigree. II you require
1t, giving all the names Of the sires in
ascending line to the days of King Solo
mon. The less the traveller in Arabia is
acQuainted with the Arab character. the
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more he will be impressed with these
claims of long descent"
Your true Arabian steed stands four
teen to fifteen hands high, with large
and deep jowl, large and gentle eyes.
light neck, high wither, muscular fore
arm, short back. round barrel" narrow
hindquarter, and high tail. He is no.
always gray in color, as is popularity
supposed. He is a constant galloper, a
bold jumper a docile, courageous and
lovable creature. He has improved in
size by his removal to Barbary, and. as
a consequence, the Barbary type cor
responds more to the American ideal
Hubert M. Skinner in the Arena.
The herald., 1897-06-20
A Good Case

Lawyer A.-What do you think of taxi
ing Snowden's case? He doesn't seem
to have much chance to sustain his al
legations, but he has lots of money he is
willing to put into the trial. Come,
what do you say? You have looked into
the matter? Has he good case?
Lawyer B.-I think we have. You cay
he has plenty of money.-Boston Tran-
script.
The herald., 1897-06-20

parts of the world, Elijah Haas has seen
much of it. Central America and Africa
he visited In his earlier days. A queer
combination. Jewish father. Scotch
mother, and raised Yankee A man of
splendid education, but fallen into de-
grading dissipation he is eking out the
time of life that should be full Of dignity
and worth, in a most miserable abode
and in deplorable squalor, with no living
companion save his dog.
MAURICE PAUL.
The herald., 1897-06-20
Bargain Tables
Hosiery

No department in the house is making
more liberal concessions than right here.
Note these specials; call for them.
Ladies' Fine Lisle Thread Hose, extra quail
ity, Richelieu ribbed and high Or
spliced heels, good value at 4Oc: ZSC
Ladies' Fine Maco Cotton Hose, silk fnish
double soles, and Hermsdorf dye, o.
were for $1.00 Sale ZHC
Ladies' Seamless Cotton Hose, goo quality,
double soles and high-spliced lAl
heels and stainless regular 15c; IZoC
Rebuilding Sale. e................... -Z~
Children's Fine Ribbed Cotton Hose, best
two-thread maco, double soles and 1e.
knees, with white or black feet, ZHC
good value at 35o; Sale Price,.
Cbildren's Fine Ribbed Stainless Hose,
high-spliced heel, double sole and r.
knee, was 25c; selling ISC
now .....................
Boys Heavy Ribbed Hose, double soles,
high h-spliced heels and stainless, Sn
regular price 20c; Sale Price, OVBC
o IOT
Just receiveda a line of latest Checks and
Stripes in All-silk Taffeta Ribbons, 7e.
in all shades, regular 35c; ZHC
sale Price. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Undermuslins
Ladies' Gowns, made of good quality mus
lin, V-neck and yoke nicely tucked, with
two rows of insertion and trimmed m
with one-inch ruffles and full 0VC
length, regular S5c; now...........
Ladies' Gowns, made of fine quality muslin,
embroidered insertion and large sailor
collars trimmed with 1-inch en- ~
broidery edging, regular 81; /ZC
oule Trlce. ...................
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Phone Main 541

ent thirty four stone, and has girth Of
about six feet, and, like the lady in the
show, he is said to be "still growing."-
Manchester (England) Guardian.
The herald., 1897-06-20
The B. A..

And is she welded to some artf
oh! bless you no, not any!
A Bachelor of Arts Is She
That is, she fiirts with many.
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Bargain Tables
Stanley Waists

Summer is no longer terror. By grace of
a shirt waist you can dress cool, stylish
anu look pretty at a trifiing cost IN
as our 81 laundered waists are re- c1YC
duced to Observation-Disclosures.
In sizes from 80 to AZ,
Langdon & Bachelors Close Fit Corset in
fss$ss S5sS $i;s 7ss and black all '''s' 37c
heuuceu W. ........................
An odd line of Ferris Waists, style 217 and
223, in drab and white for Misses H.
from Il to II years; regular price &c
81. Reduced to. .................
Summer Corset, made OF fine net with one
strip OF sateen passing. around Or
waist line to strengthen it: regu- ZHC
lar price soc. Reduced to. NV
Black Sateen Skirts with one-sixth ze
in rufiie; reg ular price sl.0O /HC
Pongee silk skirts, 'o'ne-eighthi o. ~
in rufiie; regular price $3.50. NI.ZH
c6ildren's Short Ciioak;s and Refer jack
cts, closing out at half the marked price;
excellent values 81 to soc; $1.25 to 63c; $1.50
to 75c; q to 81; $2.25 to $1.13; $3.50 to $l.25.
Notions
Our way of doing business makes it posi-
BILE to give double your usual moneys
worth in small needables like these:
Our fancy line of garters; formerly sold
2pc: all colors. During sale .......... .10c
Our line of Col.Vats the best washable col
lar and front combined; white embroid-
cry and linen collars, .22c $50
Chiffons in all the new shades. 75c
Waist Sets in silver and black; worth 1211ac
Pearl Waist Sets, pretty effects; worth
A fine line Leather Belts, nickle buckles,
worth De-. ......................... ....l5c
The herald., 1897-06-20
Odd Lines "Must be Cleaned Out"

All Bargains are offered you
We will move the goods.
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,ent here this week gets more value, goes
The herald., 1897-06-20

I IS possible TO get elsewhere.
Bargain Tables
Colored Dress Goods
mighty effort in qualiey and assortment;
giant effort in price concessions.
25c-1j pieces colored Dry Goods in pla n
and fancy weaves. all good colors 1E.
and 80 to AZ ins. wide, the best ZHC
values in.town. At Sale Price.
20c-10 pieces Fancy Plaid Silk Stripes,
double width, all nice, bright new %
color combinations; regular ZtSC
value 3Oc. Sale Price ..............
30c-2O pieces of the famous "Elbe" fancy
dress goods OF The fine wool, nice, bright
colors with neat small brocade; %
sold everywhere at soc. :1H5C
60c-5 pieces 50 in. colored Wire Serge,
Will not muss or hold the dust; m
regular value SIC. nEC
oaie Frlce. .....................
25c-l5 pieces All-wool Albatross, in even.
Ing shades. nice crepe finish n and 1Er
wide; regular price 35c Sale So.
Draperies. Curtains, Etc.
Handsome line of yard-square Tapestry
Table Covers, all nice colors, 9e
handsome designs; regular nc
price II. Sale Price.
SO dozen Tinseled japanese Stand Covers,
large assortment of colors, light -
and medium, fringed with ~ in. NC
fringe; worth 2jc. Sale Price .... NV
10 pieces Japanese Crepe. high art goods,
nearly yard wide, come in all the rA
new shades, pretty patterns; regu- 9VC
lar 15c. Sale Price. ce............. wv
so pieces Silkoline, plain and figured, So ms
wide, all colors, handsome pat m
terms. look like silk; regular IHC
l5c. Sale Price. .......:.. :...........
Royal Drapery something exquisite. soft
and light, all pretty colors, hand HO
some designs, nearly yard wide. ZSfC
The herald., 1897-06-20

These prices ought to crowd this depart
ment every hour throughout the day.
Ladies Swiss Ribbed Vests, low neck, no
sleeves. light weight, nicely finished, with
Sas Ss snd dfnsS as:''S sSo in Raas Sss Csc
35c. Sale price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SOS
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests, L. N. IN. 8.
summer. weight, nicely finished, 1e.
Sp 1 sss cut sais srss ssd 5C
Ladies' Fine Jersey Ribbed Vest, light,
weight, good finish, L. N. N s. l1l
and trimmed with one inch fancy Z1C
insertion: was zoe. Sale price,.
Ladies' Fine Swiss Ribbed Gauze Vests,
L. N. s., nicely finished and -
trimmed with tape: regular, 15c. &c
during Sale. Observation-Disclosures.
The herald., 1897-06-20

Glngham--A very fine grade Apron Check
Gingham, in the staple colors; ordi-
narily sell ut &c; ar
Removal Sale, yard. ~
French satines-b beautiful designs, stripes
and figures, superior quality, yard OIL
wide; regular 15c goods. NC
Irish Lawns-very sheer and thin, are 40
inches wide, pretty patterns, light m
and uark; regular 15c goods. IDC
Removal Sale...... AVS
Cordova ,Welts-Very handsome goods,
like corded dimity, handsome pat 1 n
tern, just the thing Tor beach dress VIC
es; 15c good. Reduced to, yd $50. wv
Observation-Disclosures wash goods of linen
effect. comes in handsome checks -
and stripes. very fine; regular 25c. nc
Removal Sale Observation-Disclosures. AsS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-02
POSTAL CONGRESS- PROCEEDINGS.

Washington June THE Universal Postal Con-
gross held a Session to-day. and the committee
report on parcels post adopted with little
change Only portion of the countries enter into
the general arrangement, the United States and
other nations having special arrangements with
individual countries Several countries. including
Bulgaria and Rumania were added to the signers
of the general arrangement. and slight reduction
on parcels post rates effected
The death Of Mr. Hastings, of the Hawaiian Lega-
ton the postal delegate from that country, was
communicated by draping his desk In black.
The Congress also adopted the committees report
on decentralization for lost mail matter. a scheme
in which n number of countries but not the United
States, have joined. 1t somewhat extends the out
side limit OF damages.
Tonight the Japanese Legation and delegates en-
tcrtained the United States delegates at dinner
The itinerary of the tour of the delegates was
COMPLETED to-day by adding Buffalo. Rochester
Syracuse and Albany to the list of cities to which
brief visits will be made. The party Will remain
over Tuesday night IN Buffalo and the stops at the
four cities will occupy about twenty four hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-02
NEW CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE.

PLAN ADOPTED BY THE STATUTORY REVISION
COMMISSION.
Albany June 1.-Two years ago the Statutory Re-
vision Commission reported TO the Legislature the
feasibility and advisabity OF revising the Code OF
Civil Procedure and suggested scheme for doing
so by dividing the code into five subjects. The
Legislature authorized the drafting Of measure
to accomplish this end, but the Commission had not
time last year 20 take up the work
This year an effort will be made to revise the
code but it will he done under an entirely new
scheme. The Commission proposes to divide the
code into four distinct statutes, to be known as
the Judlciay law. the justices Court law. the De-
scendants' Estate law and the Code OF Civil Pro-
ceedure.
The first will treat of Justices in higher courts
their election terms OF Office salaries. Jurisdiction
except in cases of procedure, fees. etc. The sec
ond will relate similar way to Justices In
Municipal courts and to all methods of procedure
in the courts mentioned in these two bills The
third bill will relate 10 Surrogates' courts and will
include the existing laws of wills and division OF
estates. The proposed Code OF Civil Proceed
ure, the fourth measure Of the series will relate to
the Jurisdiction and procedure in actions and spe
cal proceedings brought I'm courts OF record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-02
FUNERAL or FRANK 7. HASTINGS.

Washington, June (SpeciaD.-The funeral OF
Frank p. Hastings secretary Of the Hawaiian Lee
cation and delegate from Hawaii to the international
Postal Congress. who died, here on Saturday took
place at ST. Johns Church at noon to-day. The
delegates TO the Postal Congress- headed by Gen
eral George s. Batcheer, were present In a body
as were the four Ambassadors Of foreign countries
stationed here. and most Of the Ministers and other
members OF the Diplomatic Corps who are still In
Washington. President and Mrs. Mckinley sent
wreath from the White House, and the President
represented at the church by Colonel Bng
ham. his military aid There also a large at
tendance from Washington official. club and society
life The Rev. DR.. MackaySmith. rector of ST.
Johns, conducted the services. assisted by the Rev
DIR. Elliott, of the Church of the Ascension, and
the Rev. A. J. T. Mcclure. of Philadelphia. The
honorary pallhearers were ex-Mrister Lorrin NJ
Thurston and w. T. Castle, OF Honolulu rep
resenting Hawaii here on a special mission; DR.. r
Morris Murray. DR.. Leonard Wood Robert S. Chill
ton. jr.. Edward A. Bowers and Montgomery Blair
Mr.. Hastngss service in the State Department be-
fore his departure TO Honolulu Vice-Consul OF
the United States and his long residence In Wash
ington Secretary and Charge d'Afair Of the
Hawaiian Legation had given him n wide acquaint-
ance and popularity IN the club and social life OF
the capital. and his death Will be deplored in many
circles here I'm which his endearing qualities OF
mind and heart had justly won for him an affec-
tionate esteem The Hawaiian Minister Francis p
Hatch, and Mrs. Hastings started with the body
for Portland this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-02
HOSE TURNED on THE CON|ICTS.
ORDER FINALLY RESTORED IN THE SAN QUENTIN
PENITENTIARY.

ORDER FINALLY RESTORED IN THE SAN QUENTIN
PENITENTIARY.
San Francisco June There improved
condition of things at the penitentiary at san
Quentin yesterday. In place of the constant
shrieking and bowling of the preceding days, the
bread and water" gang kept sullen silence the
State Board Of Prison Directors held a special
meeting and authorized the warden TO shoot down
conviCts II necessary to restore order Whiie the
meeting was In progress Governor Budd teephoned
to the warden explicit instructions about handling
the strikers He told the warden to Inform the
conyicts that any man who continued to be unruiy
would not be restored to citizenship, and that no
striker who continued 10 hold out need ever apply
for Executive clemency. o In - ..o
As soon as the meeting adjourned 100 rifles were
borrowed from the armory or company ~,
al San Rafael and sent TO the prison Ten eA-
ira guards were employed and placed On the prison
walls for the night At o'clock the captains went
into the yard and began operations on KID Al
lev" on the side OF the prison, when contains
sixty-six cells THIS alley contains the boys ana
trouble during the strike. When the ohicers ana
guards appeared they were cursed ana hoo'ea a.
as usual Each cell from which sound came
was marked and the inmates taken out ana re-
Iieved OF most of their clothes. Captain blrlem
then ordered out the frehose. The nozzle was
poked into wicket of each cell ard the convict
were thoroughly drenched This was continued
until o'clock and finally the yelling and cursins
II ,s proposed to send n number of the rnglead-
ORC of the strike to the branch prison at Folsom
where the work consists OF quarrying granite