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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10

Ancient papyri have been discovered
in Egypt, which have not seen the light
OF day since about the Christian era.
Among other things they contain say
inas of Christ, some of which differ
from the gospel record and some are
not contained therein. The complete
translation of these records of antique
ty is awaited with interest.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10

While ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
hasn't quite arrived. it would be well
enough for over-anXious inquirers to
ask themselves where the aforesaid
would have been had Bryan
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10

Turkey says she win have Thessaly
and united Europe says she shall not.
1t remains to be seen whose say-so will
prevail. The Greeks may yet see their
arch-enemy humbled.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10

The garment makers Of New York
seem to be winning their strike for liy-
ing wages. Everybody is glad, too.
Nobody wants to wear such cheap
clothing that the persons who labor
hard to make it shall starve.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10
Editorial NOTES.

Even the Mugwumps, barring always
the Tory New York Evening Post, call
for Intervention in favor of peace for
Cuba.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10

1t is stated that the reason why Bur-
lington will not celebrate the glorious
Fourth this year is that her saloon
keepers and landlords who have COM
monty put up most of the money for
tue-of-war prizes and fireworks do not
feel inclined to pony up this year
since the weather indications continue
to read, "Dry; very dry"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10
SEEMS as if all the

EMS as II all the
things we like disa-
gree with US, and all
the things we don't
like, agree with US.
Dyspepsia turks in
most of the good
things we eat, and
indigestion follows
the qualification of
appetite OF course,
it isn't Nature
fault. Nature does
the best she can, and
if a man will only
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10

Secretary Gage promises that our
currency will be put on a sound basis
at the next regular session ofCongress.
If this means the retirement of the
greenbacks, where is the warrant for
it in the Republican national platform?
II not, what has the Chicago bank
magnate GOT up his sleeve?
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10

Tillman's sugar investigation has
been squelched. If any other senator
had proposed it. quite likely it would
have carried.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10

Itching Piles, nights horrid plague, is
instantly relieved and permanently cured
by Doan's Ointment. Your dealer ough
to keep it. I'm
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10
No-To-Bac for fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc 81. All druggists
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-06-10
GIudness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
teal ills which vanish before proper eff
Sorts-gentle efforts-p pleasant efforts
lightly directed. There is comfort in
he knowledge that so many forms OF
ickness are not due to any actual dis
Ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
hon of the system, which the pleasant
hmily laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it Is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase. thatyou have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co, only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then Taxa
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflictedwith any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
he ALASKAN INVASION
Governor Brady Speaks Highly of the Gold
Seekers.
Latest News From the kIondiiSc Is
Calculated TO Cause ENcitemeni-
Rich Finds On Mountain Sides.

The Secretary of the Interior has re-
ceived letter from Gov. John c. Brady
OF Alaska, dated Juneau. August II, which
relates briefly to the gold discoveries ard
the work being done there by the miners.
A portion of the letter follows:
Steamships are Passing daily for Dyea
and SkaSuay, loaded to the utmost with
passengers and supplies. The news Just
out Iom klondike by reliable men is cal
culated to raise the excitement to a higher
pitch. The shipment of dust by the mouth
of The Yukon will be all of two and one
half tons. Rich finds have been made well
UP on the sides of the mountains. and the
old saying that Gcid is where you find il
and silver runs in veins seems 10 be en-
phasized in that district. l seId you a
Juneau paper. containing a sbatch of the
latest news, which, no doubt, you will read
with interest.
"A conservative estimate is that there
are $500 m IN at Skag -ay an along the trail
on the W hite pass. iSut Il few only have
gone over this pass with their suppfIes and
cnly small per cent of the number can
get across. Some parties are divluing, and
VIII try to send one over with supplies,
while the others will go into camp until
spring The men who are coming are fine
fellows, and L greatly admire them, as |
see them talk and walk. A country can
well be proud of such men. They are re-
markably orderly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
GEN. WILSON'S ASSISTANTS.
Lieut.. Jadyvin Detailed to the OGic
of Chief of EnSinecrs

In anticipation of the reassembling of
Congress Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers
has arranged for slight increase in his
force CT assistants. When Capt. Black was
transferred from his office to the Engineer
Commits .onership of the District he was
succeeded IN Gen. Wilson's office by Capt
Joseph E. Kuhn. who had formerly acted as
Capt. Backs assistant in special charge of
fortifcations work. The vacancy thus ere
atcd has since remained untitled, Capt.
Kuhn performing double duty. The work
Of the Office has increased to such an eX-
tent, however, that Gea. Wilson found it
necessary to secure assistance.
1n' docking around for a good man he
picked cut FIRST Lieut.. Edgar Jadwin, who
graduated al the head of the class of $780,
while Gen. Wilson wesl superintendent of
the Military Academy. He Is now on duty
at Southport, N. c.. under the orders of
Capt. VIM. +. Craighfn. By an order is
SUED today he is relieved of that duty and
ordered to report fer duty in this city in
the .ottce of chief Of engineers on the 18th
pfoaiino. In addition to acting as Capt
knhn,sl assistant JLieut. Jadwin Will he
charged with the important duty of ppepar-
ing data in regard to river and harbor
works, III response to congressional Presolu-
tons OF inquiry. These calls for informa-
ton are always urgent and it has been
deemed advisable to put an engineer Off
Ger in charge of the work, inasmuch as it
calls for technical and scientific knowledge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
RECENT TREASURY REGISTRATIONS.
Secretary GrGe's Policy Rcea riding
DfsmissaIs in That Dep: rtmcnt.

Charles Dunlap an S1S0 clerk in she
Treasury Department, and Lindlay Fogg of
Ohio, formerly secretary to President Nc
kinley when the latter was in Congress.
have resigned their positions. A state
nent has been made that Mr.. Fogg was re-
noved. Mr.. Fogg had been fer some time
a clerk in the supervising architects Office
at a salary of sl.6O0. This was a short
time ago reduced to Sl,4o0 Last week
when it was decided to make some changes
in the architects ofTice to meet a shortage
in the appropriation, it was Gecided that
Mr.. Fogg should be ore of the men to be
transferred. Secretary Gage, it is under
stood. personally Interested himself in be-
half OF Mr.. Fogg in an effort to continue
Kim in some department of the treasury.
\ position in the treasurer's office, paying
Si,S)o year, With an outlook for promo
tor, was fouid, ard Mr.. Fosg was offered
thls. de refused, considering the matter
a humii3at;on. Secretary Gage assured
MI Fogg that this was not intended and
personally said that he would watch his
wofk WITH view to promotion. Mr.. Fogg
was told that his change from the archi-
tects Office could not be avoided and that
nothing better could be found for him than
the position he was offered After con-
sioerEle the matter several days. Mr. Fogg
AGAIN cec!ined to accept the position. much
to the regret of the treasury officials who
regarded him as competent and bright
man.
The fact that dsmissals and removals st
the treasury are not bulletinel as are an
pointments and promotions, has caused
some discussion. the point being raised that
TINS IS not as frank as the adrninistra,ion
OF othcr portions OF the civil service Law.
treasury officials say this is done because
they Fave 10 desire TO humiliate those who
are unfortunate enough to lose their placec
III Is also stated tina; Gismssals are fire.
9uently the result of incompatibility. Time
khlihe ana failure to serve the government
IN numerous ways. Removals for causes
OF this kind II is officially urged. are for
the good OF the service, yet the causes
would appear trivial if given publicity
clerks are to be found in TIE Gepartmeuts
IL Is said who cannot get along harmoni-
ousiy with other employees, who are dis
turblng elements. ard who waste time in
every way Secretary Gage is much more
nkeiy to order the discharge of a man for
tnese reasons than for personal or political
preJuulce on the part of a superior officer
In nearly sll the removals which have
been made. Secretary Gage has personaIIy.
investigated the circumstances He dos
not desire an injustice done even the hmm
hiest elnploye. In the case of Mr.. Fog
the Secretary talked long and earnestly
gi'ing Mr. tocg to understand that set
BACKS come hand and hand with prospe,ity
ara can be easily overcome in tire In
the case Of Mr.. Dunlap. the Secretary cor
suited the clerk to ascertain if his resipna-
tion was voluntary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
WHEREABOUTS OF THE wARsHips
The Gunhont Annapolis Goes to Nor
folk for Final InspectiOn

The gunboat Annapolis left New York
this morning for Norfolk. where sne will
be finally Inspected prior to her acceptance
by the government. She is under orders to
proceed to Florida to relieve the gunbcat
Wilmington Of patro! duty for the enforce
ment of the neutrality laws.
The Dolphin left Portland, Me-, yesterday
for Fort Monroe for special duty with the
North Atlantic squadron. She will he
used by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt as
a dispatch boat during the evolutiens and
exercises of tie fleet outside of the capes.
These maneuvers will begin next Wcdnes-
Gay and will last two days.
The training ship Alliance left Queens
town yesterday for Gibraltar.
The cruiser Marblehead has left Char
lottetown, p. L. l., for Boston. She went
to the fishing grounds TO meet the Amer
lean fishing fleet, but failed to do so for the
rea SON that the American fishermen found
better fishing nearer home and did not
go anywhere near Charlottetow II. AS one
Of the naval officers put it, the American
fishermen arc sharing in the general pros
lerity, and this year are getting all the
mackerel they caa catch in their own
waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Personal Mention,

Prof. Jno. o. Russell has Just returned
from Atlantic City, after spending several
weeks there.
Capt. Luigi Lonlia. 9Th Artillery, is at
1926 14th street on leave of absence.
Civil Service Commissioners Harlow and
Rice are expected to return to the city
tomorrow. Commissioner Proctor is ex-
pected to return about September H.
Capt. Dickens. assistant chief of the
naval bureau of navigation, left here this
afternoon, with Mrs. Dickens, for a months
holiday at Danbury. Conn.,
Surgeon A. C. Cahell of the Richmond
is i'm the city.
Lieut.. Commander r. r. Ingersoll of the
Naval Academy is in the city for a few
days.
Secretary Bliss has returned from Ocean
ic, n. J.
Postmaster General Gary has returned
from a brief outing at Atlantic City
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
WILL BE HERE MONDAY.
Assistant Secretary Day Announces
the Time of Ills Return.

Assistant Secretary Cridler of the State
Department has received letter from
First Assistant Secretary Day, at Canton,
Ohio, saying that he will leave there in
tinle to be in Washington by Monday
morning. Secretary Sherman expects to
go to Ohio about the 18th instant and take
part iii the political campaign. He has
agreed tc make at least one set speech on
the issues of the day. but the time and
place of its delivery have not yet been
liked. During his absence. which will last
TWO three weeks, Assistant Secretary
Day will have immediate charge of the
business of the State Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
WELLINGTON FOR PARRAN.
Mar. land senator Has Withdrawn His
support From Tuck.

Special DisIltch TO The Evening star.
BALTIMORE, Md. September 3.-It is
understood here that Senator Wellington
and Postmaster GeEeral Gary have agreed
to stard together in indorsing ex-State
Senator Thomas Parran Of Calvert county
for the collcctorshp of internal revenue.
Mr.. Wellington's Withdrawal of support
from DR.. Tuck is regarded as preliminary
10 mis- Endorsement of Mr.. Parran.
Postmaster General Gary has favored
the appointment of the Calvert leader for
some time. Mr.. Parran WAS deputy collec-
tor during the Harrison administration
and mis- appointment would Ice cordially
received in Baltimore.
Senator German is expected lack from
Saratoga tomorrow, and is expected to
Visit the democratic state headquarters on
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is a business investment. If
you want TO invest YOUR money
profitably YOU will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Star is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital. and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
To Relieve Canadian wh~eImen.

II is probable that the Treasury Depart
ment will instruct collectors along the
Canadian border not 10 charge duty on
wheels ridden across the border for a few
days. t. be returned TO Capada. Unless
this is done Canadian whe-Ir.en will have
To pay duty every time they ride over into
This country for n few minutes or a few
days. Under former tariff regulations Can
adams coming into this country for a few
days in vehicles have not been required to
pay duty. A similar regulation VIII be
adopted as to bicycles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
MRS. sPELLMAN VERY ILL.

Mother of John ID. Rockefeller Scarce
ly Expected to Recover.
Special Dispatch to The Evening star.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, September 3-The
mother of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Mrs
Epeliman, is lying seriously Ill at the Rock
'efeller country home on Euclid Heights.
Mrs. Spellman has been Ill for number
of weeks. and grave doubts of her recovery
are entertained; in fact, her condition is so
serious that the family physician deemed it
toms set In. John D. Rockefeller and his
brothers are all here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
SWEPT DOWN IN AN AVALANCHE.
MCtilnted Remains OF Four Tourists
Recovered fn SWISS Mountains.

BERNE, Switzerland, September 3.-The
remains of three CT the victims of the
Mont Pleureur avalanche. including Eer-
Dard. the young Englishman have been re-
covered in a terribly mutiiated condition.
Eight persons. IL appears. started from
Sion. capital of the canton of Nalais, with
the intention of ascending Mon: Pleureur.
The later is 12.155 feet hign and is not a
very difficult ascent from Mauyoisin, by the
Gietrox, eight hours being generally oc-
cupied in the task
The tourists were led by Pastor CONN of
Sion, and they made the ascent divided
into two parties of four each. The first
of these parties reached the summit, and
the second was only Il short distance be-
hind when the four persons composing it
were swept by an avalanche into a Gre
vase a thousand feet deep. The party
which was carried down was composed
of Pastor Gorin. two schooiboys from Lau-
same and the young Englishman Bernard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03

gfnia and North Carolina. He had in
spected the case of the Be,vedere, N c.,
post office April 10, 1897. and collected $i7
from the post ONCE, and April % received
s23 more. Witness inclosed the $40 to Mr.
Arlington in a registered letter April -
and the letter was read. He also forward
ed New York draft for the balance of the
Belvedere postmaSters account to Mr.
Arlington from Wilmington, N c., April
70. Witness handed in Il letter from Ar
rinston acknowledging receipt of the let
ters and inclosrres. The letter was read
In the letter the receipt of $3.50 was ac-
knowledged by Mr.. Arlington.
Mr.. Gregory then read the rules which
who found short, which instruct them
to deposit collections, and said he had not
followed the rules because he had received
different instructions from Mr.. Arlington,
then inspector-in-charge, under date of
November 3, 1896, in which he was told to
collect money and receipt for it, and send
it to Arlington, so that he Arlington,
could make a better showing here at the
office. After that all moneys collected by
witness were sent to Mr.. Arlington. Had
he not received the latter's letter he would
have continued to deposit money received
and notified the department of the places
of deposit.
Inspector Gregory. continuing his testi-
mony, recited other instances in which he
had made collections from delinquent post
masters and forwarded the amounts spe-
Crying the oates, 10 lnspector-ln-C Charge
Arlington.
The Halifax Case.
The Halifax post Office case, which had
been frequently mentioned, was again
brought up. and it was developed that a
shortage had been caused in the accounts
Of the postmaster, Cora f. Davis by the
embezZement of over $1,000 of the office
funds by her brother, who was arrested.
aI 4 hn ttn,,t tf,,,- Eos.
The offense.
Mr.. Taggart presented letter written
March ., 1897, 10y Mr.. Arlington to Inspec-
tor Gregory, instructing him to drop the
case and said that this was Just after
Gregory had sent Arlington $40 on account
Of the settlement, which had never been
acknowledged by Mr. Arlington. A great
deal of time was taken up in objections by
Mr.. LlpSconlb to the Introduction OF the
letters, and this kind Gf a controversy was
in progress when The Stars report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
MAY TAKE A MONTH TO DECIDE.
President Andrews Has Not Settled on
His Future Plans.

NEW YORK, September Be. Benjamin
Andrews, president of Rrown University,
was at the Murray Hill Hotel today. To a
reporter DIR. Andrews said that he had
made no response as yet to the request of
the corporation of Brown University that
he reconsider his resignation of the presi-
dency of the institution.
AS to the tender which had been made
10 him of the presidency of the projected
Cosmopolitan University, Dr. Andrews
said that The subject is still in allegiance.
He ent an hour last night in consultation
with joan Rristin Walker, the protector
of the new educational scheme, and would
see him again before returning to Provi-
dence. Further, he said. he could not de-
eide u hat to do in this matter until he
had seen and consulted with friends and
officers of the Brown University corpora
ton. No decision would be reached prob
ably for Il month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
MINING IN NEW MEXICo.
United States Inspector Fleming
Dnrih 1:S:;.:Il::su rEOns Of Cnal Hrnuschl

United States Inspector Fleming Re-
ports 5:s:;.5::0 Tons of Coal brought Out
The Secretary of the Interior has re-
ceivcd the annual report for the last fiscal
year of United States Mine Inspector John
w. Fleming of thesterritory OF New MeXi-
co. There are 1866 persons employed about
the mines of which number forty are boys
1,13i miners and III day men," which IL
ciudes all those not miEers. This total OF
1,365 was a decrease of 10 from the pre-
vioIs year. rwenty-four mines were in
operation, four more than during the pre-
vlous year. The product for the fiscai year
1S:)6-Ji was 733, $40 tons. which is an In
crease Of, production of 669Sb tons. There
were seven fatal accidents, making an
average of one life to every 1900 tons OF
ccal mined. The estimated value of coal
mined is 81, 196,915. A number of recon-
meadations for the Improvement of the
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
Trying to Arrange n Reunion,

A number of the survivors of the 1S1th
Pennsylvania Regiment live in this city
and they are endeavorins to bring about a
reunion of their comrades. to be held here
IL possible. Capt. III. A. Cobaugh, captain
of the watch at the treasury. and w. r.
Householder, one of the doorkeepers of the
House. are among the survivors in this
city. They are at work trying to get TIE
addresses of comrades and will appreciate
any assistance rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
AFTER NOTIFICATIONS.

Governments Reason for Appealing
From the tOmaha Decree.
1t is semi-officially stated that the ques-
ticn OF appealing from the decree of the
United States circuit court at Omaha for
the. sale of the Union Pacific. Which the
Attorney General has lnder. consideration.
is not predicated upon q .lesire of the gov
errment to increase the upset price. Of
course. the government desires the highest
possible bid, and would ike to secure more
than the $45,OO0O0o offered, but Il is stated
that this will not be the moving motive of
the appeal, II one Is. s.taken. Certain mo1ifi-
cations of the order are required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
FIoated the sadie wayman.

The Atlantic City life-saving station has
rctified the Efe-saving bureau here that
the Sadie Wayman, from Virginia reported
ashore near there while seeking harbor
mad floeted this morning. after throwing
overheard about i 200 watermelons She
was loaded with watermelons from Vir-
ginia and was or her way TO New York.
Tn. fishing schooner Henry Ellsworth
stranded near Cape Cod, but is safe, as is
her crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
IN FORCE AGAIN,
Former System for Recording Eli
cheney ia The Treasurer's O0icc.

Treasurer Roberts has ordered that the
eiilciei cy system which prevailed in his
department up to four years ago be re-
stored, and it is now in operation. Under
inns system the chiefs of division under
Mr. Roberts will keep daIy record Of
the attendance. punctuality industry and
capacity of clerks thereby securing a
caiiy average. The record will be kent
by Treasurer Morgan, and when promo
tiers are to be made this record will be
consulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-03
WAITS POSTERITY's APPROVAL.
Meantime Cecil Rhodes Will Strive to
Unify South African States.

CAPE TOWN, September B Cecil
Rhodes, in q speech delivered at Fort Sal
isbury is quoted as saying that the con-
duct of The parliamentary inquiry into the
Trlnsvsai raid will be judged half CEN
tury hence. His personal troubles Mr.
Rhodes added, were trivial when COM
pared with those of the people of Fort Sal
is5ury district.
He said that his whole future would be
directed toward the unity of the South
African states, in clear and open policy