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The herald., 1897-02-01
HUMOR OF THE HOUR

What is it that ails you. Mrs. Giles?"
| "Well, my lady, the doctor says it's just
general obility!'-Moonshine.
| What is your nephew doing now?"
For the last five years he has been
| choosing profession. ."-Jugend-
Rhinestein-"Life is failure" Bor-
| genbaum-"If one could only live hun
dred lives!"-Boston Transcript.
you amt forgot dat maximum I
tole you yistiday, is you, Sammie?" No,
grandad "A bird in de han is wuff two
on de roost"-Life
Stikker-"I dreamt last night that you
gave me G10." Stryker-"Good! that
makes us square. I owed you a tenner,
you know" Tit
Uncle Simon, what is a phenomenon"
"A phenomenon is man who gets so
rich that he won't accept pass on rail-
road. Chicago Record.
Pat-''They do say the car Mkt the in
gine be the most dangerous" Mike
"Begorra, thin. why don't they lave 1t
off?"-Household Words.
The Baby-"Gobble hobble Gobble,
hobble." The Wife-John, do believe
The Brute-"Very likely. He hasn't
known you long. g."-London Figaro.
Doctor (to Irish patient)-"Do you
sleep with your mouth open?" Irish pa
tient-"Shure. OF don't know. doctor.
Oi've never seen myself whin Oi've been
aslape. but Oi'll have look tonight!"-
Tit-Bits.
Benedict-"I tell you, my boy, it is
impossible for me to find my wife's
pocket" Batcheller-"You shouldn't
be discouraged. Look at me; haven't
been able to find even wife yeti
Yonkers Statesman.
Cat the livery stable)-"He's perfectly
safe, is he? don't want skittish ami
NAL" New Stable Boy-"All I know
about i'm is that he used to be Phila-
delphia car rse.'-Chicago Tribune.
The Only Decentralization There
is panel in my new dining room that
that would just fit." Hungry Artist
Most happy, I'm sure" Visitor-"On-
ly, when the room is paid for shall
have no money for pictures. Harper s
Bazaar.
Tennyson used to tell the story of a
farmer who, after hearing a redhot ser
mon of never-ending fire and brim-
stone. consoled his wife quite sincerely
with the naive remark: Never mind,
Sally that must be wrong; no constitoo-
shun could stand it."-Tit- Bits.
Its hard" remarked the man who
was trying to write letter, "to realize
that it is '97 and not '96." That's So"
replied the friend with knotty legs and
a downy moustache "the bicycle makers
don't give US nearly the difference in
style from year to year that they used
| o."-Washington Star.
A Dead Shot.-Algernon (who has in
vited himself down for days shooting)
-"Hullo, Tom, what are those tickets
tied on the dogs collars for?" Keeper
well, sir, you see the squire remembers
your last days shooting. and thought
you had better know the valley of the
dogs beforehand to save future unpleas-
antnesS Fun
The herald., 1897-02-01
CALIFORNIA IS SECOND

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Record has been digging into the
department of the government which
grants liquor licenses, and he finds that
during the fiscal year 235,574 licenses
were issued, decrease of 3,400 from the
previous year.
He finds the largest number of saloon
licenses granted was in the first district
of Illinois, which includes the city of
Chicago, where the total was 1919; the
second number was the first district of
California, 1850, and the third was the
fourteenth district of New York, 9,O52
New York has more liquor dealers than
any other of the states, the total being
42,351. The following table shows the
r,11poha n aapb ctafa in order.
The herald., 1897-02-01

Set of sun. and toll is done.
Grind, oh. wheels. while others tread
Homeward through the night l run
To the heaven just ahead.
Light O. love, light o. love.
Other refuge have I none.
Thou the worth of life must prove
p While the fight is yet uneon.
Scant the fare that love ma, share.
Pale the lips that love may yress.
Stern the burdens love must share,
Fierce the wrongs that wait redress.
Heart o. life, heart O. life.
Mamma in the wilderness,
We should perish in the strife
But for loves strong tenderness.
Speed the day when we may say
Justice reigns and men are free,
Peace shall kiss us in the way,
Labor crown us plenteously.
Love is all! Love is all!
Sound the word from sea to sea.
Hand ia hand we stand or fall.
Ho! for love and liberty
New York Sun
The herald., 1897-02-01
PICK AND PAN.

Petroleum has been discovered at St..
David in Cochise county, Ariz.
A sixty-stamp mill is projected for the
town of johannesburg, Kern county.
The Golden Cross mine, San Diego
county, cleared up $29,0O last month.
The st. Elmo mine, Rand district
Kern county, is shipping ore to Pueblo,
Col
The Kingman Miner says that the Orc
Plata mine is producing lots Of high
grade gold and silver ore.
Concentrates are now being shipped
from the El Dorado canyon mill, on the
Colorado river, to Kingman.
London capitalists now have an ex-
pert inspecting some rich mines in the
vicinity of Ell Dorado canyon.
The Defiance mining district has been
organized in the Iron Canyon part Of
the desert in Riverside county.
The Buck mine, a few miles south of
the st. Elmo mine, Kern county, is
producing some very fine ore.
The Golden Dream mill, Pechacho San
Diego county, is to have three oil en-
gines for its crusher, pump and stamps.
At the Congress mine Arizona, a new
roasting process for drying the ores has
been put in operation with the cyanide
work.
A number or teams nave been haulN g
ore from the Val Verde mines to Gar
lock, Kern county, a distance of twelve
miles.
Rich ore has been struck in the Del
Mar and De Smet mines on another
great vein in the Pechacho basin, San
Diego county
A sixty ton mill has been ordered for
the Pleiades group of mines at Pechacho,
San Diego county, and similar one for
the Capella group
The region around the north line of
San Bernardino county is called the
"stringer country" where rich rock is
found in small veins.
The Hall mines Qimited), B. c., earned
net about $150,000 last, year and have
enough ore in sight for four years opera
tions at 120 tons per day.
Willard & Harrison's five-stamp mill
at Dry Lake, Kern county, has been
completed. The water supply is derived
from a 200-foot bored we'll.
1t is stated that with wo-stamp mill
| the Lost Horse mine on the desert, in
Riverside county, they are taking out
| from $4,000 to $1,000 per month.
An Ivanpah correspondent Of the Sar
Bernardino Independent says that two
or three of the miners of that rich ole
silver camp are producing pay ore righ!
| along, most of which is shipped to the
Kingman Sampler Ivanpah has in days
The herald., 1897-02-01
TONIGHT's ADJUSTMENTS
BURBANK-Mr. Barnes Of New York.
ORPHEUM-Vaudev
AS TO DELUSIONS

J. Sanderson Christerson, M. D., an
expert chemist, has turned his attention
to delusions, of which several of the
eastern goldbug newspapers say he
talks Iearnedly." In one of his learned
discourses he said "the tests of a delu-
sion are, first, if the idea is in conflict
with a dempnstrable fact; second, if
the idea is in conflict with demonstra-
BILE principle; third, if it's alleged support
cannot be logically connected in cir
cle." The learned chemist then illus
trated his proposition this way: "a finite
being cannot have an infinite power, so
that if he projects plan to create some
thing out of nothing, such as giving
greater value to a coin than its intrinsic
value and to an unlimited extent. but
without unlimited backing, the propo-
sition is either fraud or delusion."
The burden of this wise mans talk was
to show that "silverites" are floundering
about in sea of delusion, and that it
all is because of defective brain tone.
This distinguished chemist and scientist
has discovered, it appears, that coin pos
sesses "intrinsic value" A most wonder
full discovery, truly. DR.. Christerson
was dealing in scientific facts, as he
said, but it would appear that he was
merely exposing his own ignorance.
Strictly speaking, nothing possesses an
intrinsic value that does not enter di-
rectly into natures plans to sustain
and prolong life. Food, drink and air
possess intrinsic value, and food and
drink also possess commercial value
as interchangeable commodities. Coin
possesses only exchangeable value, but
it does not even possess that when no
one will exchange something else for it.
A coin is the most worthless thing in the
world when 1t cannot be exchanged for
something that will bring comfort or
happiness. Even the great DIR. Chris
terson could not convert coin into food,
drink. air or clothes, because it has no
intrinsic value.
Commerce is trade and barter, and
coin, although itself a mere commodity,
is used as common medium of barter
because it has no intrinsic value-that is.
1t has no value whatever of any kind or
description aside from its use as an in
termediate agent in commodity distri-
button. If coin had an intrinsic value
it would have fixed value, and not only
so, but it would fix the price of commod-
tiles, but it SO happens that there could
be no fixed lines in value, and 1t is also
true that commodities control the value
or purchasing power of coin; coin never
controlling the price of commodities
That which sustans life has an intrin-
sic value, and it's value as a sustainer of
life never changes, however much or
little "coin" is required to obtain it.
Humanity has produced great MANY
very wise men, and not a few fool sci
entists. Our learned chemist says a
finite being cannot create something out
of nothing because the being does not
have infinite power. If the doctor means
The herald., 1897-02-01

anything b. that he means that an In
Unite power could create something out
c6 nothing. It IL very evident that he
needs another course or two In . well
ordered chemical laboratory. The
trouble with DR.. Christerson is he thinks
It funny. and no doubt an evidence Of his
great wisdom, too. to undertake to prove
by scientific analysis OF the cause Of the
free silver delusion" that all advocates
of the reconciliation of the white metal
are defective in brain power and tone,
but instead Of substantiating his propo-
sition, he proves himself to be the vic
tim Of a delusion-that Of thinking he
knows great deal about things Of
which he really knows nothing at all.
The herald., 1897-02-01
SOUTHERN IRON

1t Is a noteworthy fact that all the
clamor before the Dingley committee
for additional protection on pig iron
comes from the proprietors of the north
ern furnaces. Their southern compet-
itors have no time to waste in seeking
governmental favor. They are busy
turning out the many Thousands Of tons
of their product necessary to meet their
growing European orders In the swell
ing vigor of the great Industry which
they have developed almost in a decade
they have built tower of commercial
strength which scorns assistance from
any source and is amply able to take
care of itself in any market.-Chatta-
nOOga News
The herald., 1897-02-01
SAVING TO TWO TREASURES,

1t is estimated that the Anglo Amer
lean arbitration treaty would save Great
Britain at least $1,000 900 annually which
would otherwise have to be expended in
Notifications and fleets for American
waters; and of course there would be a
corresponding saving to our treasury.
This may not recommend the treaty to
the statesmen who think that big ex-
penditures and national greatness are
synonymous, but it will additionally
commend the compact to the people who
recognize the truth that peace means
economy and that economy means
wealth.-Philadelphi Record.
The herald., 1897-02-01
COUNTING HER CHICKENS

1t is all very we'll for Spain to formu-
late and promise extensive reforms in
Cuba, in the hope that the insurgent
forces may be persuaded to lay down
their arms. But Spain must first "catch
her hare" Certainly there Is little war
rant for such hope, at Madrid or else
where, in the tidings which have come
regarding insurgent raids almost to the
gates of Havana. Nor does the recent
manifesto of Cisneros indicate that there
is the slightest thought Of surrender on
the part of the fighters for free Cuba
Boston Globe
The herald., 1897-02-01
MERE IMITATION OF ROYAL FUSS

Major Mckinley will do a sensible
thing and a popular one If he should in
terpose veto on the proposed ostenta-
ton at his Inauguration. The dignity
of the president is not increased by
fuss and feathers imitation Of royal
pomp. This pomp has a meaning and
a practical end when done by and for
royalty which American limitations of
it do not and cannot have until republic
an institutions have become a mockery.
Syracuse, N. Y, Herald.
The herald., 1897-02-01
COSTLY RECIPRoCATION.

The people of the United States are
paying 1858 a. ton for armor plate for
warships Mr.. Carnegie and the other
philanthropists who are selling that ar
NOR plate to us for $3.50 a ton are selling
the same stuff to foreign nations for
less than half that figure But II Mr..
Carnegie gives public library to Pitts
burg, why shouldn't the people of the
United States lend hand to make him
richer?-Helena Independent.
The herald., 1897-02-01
THE CUTTLE-FISH ROLE.

Evidently the mill bosses and their
political friends hope by shouting loud
and long enough to make the country
forget that Mckinley bill No. was
avowedly constructed to reduce the rev.
enue and destroy the surplus which it
did so effectually that we have been
bankrupt ever since, and that the pres
ent tariff would provide abundant rev.
enue if congress would use ordinary
economy instead of throwing money
away in millions.-New York Evening
Journal
The herald., 1897-02-01
PLATTS PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.

The real reason for Platt's victory II
found in the fact that he had the Re-
publican members Of the legislature
pledged to him before their election,
and doubtless in many cases before their
nomination. Many of them could not
have been either nominated or elected
without help from Platt. Therefore,
when the caucus came together, 1t did
not meet as a deliberative body, but
as a registering body.-Indinapol
Naxuu
The herald., 1897-02-01
WHY CHANDLER IS FROZEN OUT

The Waterbury American wonders
why Senator Chandler has not been
mentioned for cabinet place. Well. for
one reason, Chandler made some very
mean remarks about Mark Hanna's way
of getting delegates to the st. Louis
convention. Mckinley would rather go
without cabinet, probably than ask
Chandler.-Springfield (Mass.) Repub-
lican.
The herald., 1897-02-01

Lyman j. Gage believes the national
banks should be the money supply source
for the United States. National banks
have to use government bonds to secure
their notes. Government bonds are,
therefore, necessary to sound none
tary system. 1t follows that Mr.. Gage
believes that national bond debt is a
national blessing. He will see to it that
the blessing is forthcoming.
The herald., 1897-02-01

1--WE repudiate with scorn the asser-
tion that Kansas Is full of cranks," says
a wrathy paper of that state. Certainly
it is not full of cranks. There is a great
deal of unoccupied land in Kansas.
The herald., 1897-02-01

The trouble about getting reliable news
from Cuba il there are too many journal
lists and not enough live newspaper men
hunting for items
The herald., 1897-02-01

The harbor commission will meet in
Washington about the middle of this
month, when we shall know whether it
is San Pedro or Santa Monica.
The herald., 1897-02-01

The more unkind things Evangelist
Moody says about Yvette Guilbert the
better Yvette will like it. Yvette can
stand any amount of free advertising.
The herald., 1897-02-01

The California legislature is making
the kind of reputation for this state that
homeseekers are not hunting for.
The herald., 1897-02-01
ONE POINT IN HIS FAVOR.

Senator Perkins of California may not
be the biggest kind of statesman, but
the sugar trust and the Pacific railroads
are against him.-Detroit News.
The herald., 1897-02-01
IN THE BADGER STATE.

While the legislature is filling up its
lists of employees they would do a wise
thing If they would select a few robust
bill killers for each house.-Wisconsin
State Journal
The herald., 1897-02-01

A little more rain would not come
amiss. but the clerk Of the weather VIII
please not overdo 1t.
The herald., 1897-02-01

The gay and festive highwayman still
finds Los Angeles a good field for his
business. Increase the police force.
The herald., 1897-02-01

How is the preliminary work OF the
municipal water supply plant progress
ing?
The herald., 1897-02-01

Canada is SO close to Tammany and
Boss Platt that election frauds have
crept in, and the authorities want to
The herald., 1897-02-01
SWAMPED

The "Invincible Armada" Of Spain
foundered under the fire of a nation of
Shopkeerere.- crsas City Times
The herald., 1897-02-01

The city ought to give the unemployed
a chance to earn bread and meat.
The herald., 1897-02-01
HOME COOKING.

Let everybody take in the home pro-
ducts exhibit this week.
The herald., 1897-02-01

know what to DO about It Get some Of
McKinley's high protective duties and
plant them along the border.
The herald., 1897-02-01
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1t should matter little to you
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The different kinds of treatment
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Many of late who have called at
the doctors Office, 7I3 South Main,
have been led to exclaim, 81 only
wish ! had consulted the doctor
before" Come on, my dear friends,
as it will cost you nothing for con-
sultation. Tel. SoS, Black.
The herald., 1897-02-01
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The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
IRON RANGE LAND GRANT.
Its Validity Is Pleaded in the Dis
trict Court.


The first fruits of the action Of the last
legislature in declaring a forfeiture of the
state land grant to the Duluth & Iron Range
railroad, appeared yesterday in an equity suit
filed in the United States circuit court. Wal
ter F. Cobb, the complainant, has filed
bill in equity against the Duluth & Iron
Range road, Gov. David M. Clough. State
Auditor Robert C. Dunn and State Treas
urer August T. Koerner.
The complaint, after setting forth the orig
inal grant and the action of the legislature in
declaring it forfeited. alleges that the state
officials, as the timber commission. VIII sell
under the grant. and SO cloud the title Of
the complainant. For these reasons an in
junction order is asked for.
The bill In chancery sets forth the grant
Of the land by the state and all the leg!s-
lation which followed. 20
That the grant was selected, the road built,
the lands selected and the deed of IS, 900 acres
of land under Gov. McGiIl, and other deeds
following that conveyance.
That the road was entitled to 606, 900 acres,
of which 600 has been conveyed by the
state.
In March, 1897, the railroad company gave
trust deed to the plaintiff to secure an
issue Of bonds to the amount Of $500, ,G00 and
these bonds have been pledged to various
innocent parties. Complainant recites the
litigation of the Minneapolis & st. Cloud road
against the Duluth G. Winnipeg road and the
Duluth & Iron Range road. intervenor, in
which it is alleged the land grant was held
valid and legal.
The act of the legislature of last winter is
rec;ted, in which 1t was proposed to forfeit
the grant.
The attack on the Duluth Iron Range
railroad has become a part Of the history of
the state.
It has been constantly urged in some quar-
ters that the road did not comply with the
conditions Of the grant and that forfeiture
should, therefore, be declared, and it was
declared by the legislature of last winter.
In the bill in this action it is alleged that
much of the land has been sold and is now
in the hands of innocent holders
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-19
FORT SMELLING NEWS.

The base ball game Saturday between Com
panies H and D was victory for the for
3ner. The score was so to II.
Practice marches at the Fort are again
an vogue. Monday the Second battalion,
under the command of Capt. Wilkinson,
marched to Lake Amelia. The battalion left
the garrison at 10 a. m. and returned at .
O'Clock D. m. Tuesday the First battalion,
under the command of Capt. Hall. undertook
the same march, a distance Of about seven
miles from the Fort.
Col. Page and his left Smelling Satur-
iday for Chicago where the colonel will make
a short visit. Maj Sanno is in command of
the garrison during the colonePs absence.
The following assignments to regiments OF
officers recently promoted from non-com,
Imissioned officers are announced: Second
Lieut.. John J. Bernard to the Fourth in
Ifantry, Company X, Fort Snelling; Secona
Lieut. Paul Giddings to the Third infantry,
Company E, Fort Smelling.
The enemies Of Captain w. H. Beck in Ne
braska have finally succeeded in having him
relieved from duty as Indian agent at the
Omaha and Winnehago Indian agency, ana
Lieutenant W. A. Mercer, Eighth infantry,
soon to be a captain, is detailed to succeed
him. Captain Beck is to rejoin his regiment
the Tenth cavalry, at Fort Assinnaboine
Mont.
Gently discharged from the service as hos
pital steward at Fort Brown, has gone to
Cuba to offer his services as a medical ofhcer.
His family is visiting in Leavenworth.
Lieutenant r. Sladen, Fourteenth ihiantiy'
aid to General Otis, is making an investga-
tion at Fort Townsend in connection with the
management of that military reservation.
BY authority Of the president certain lands
in the state of Florida have been reserved
and set apart for the future military and
naval defense of ST. Andrews Bay and pro-
claimed military reservation.
Lieutenant Burlington. Thirteenth infantry
having resigned the adjutancy Of his regi-
ment, Colons Smith has appointed Lieuten-
ant McFarlaN Both officers are graduates
of the InfantIA and Cavalry school.